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The Imperial War Museum in London was originally based in which building at Sydenham Hill, famously destroyed by fire in 1936?	Imperial War Museum \| Military Wiki \| Fandom powered by Wikia IWM North Imperial War Museums (IWM) is a British national museum organisation with branches at five locations in England, three of which are in London. Founded as the Imperial War Museum in 1917, the museum was intended to record the civil and military war effort and sacrifice of Britain and its Empire during the First World War . The museum's remit has since expanded to include all conflicts in which British or Commonwealth forces have been involved since 1914. As of 2012, the museum aims 'to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and "wartime experience"'. [2] Originally housed in the Crystal Palace at Sydenham Hill , the museum opened to the public in 1920. In 1924 the museum moved to space in the Imperial Institute in South Kensington, and finally in 1936 the museum acquired a permanent home which was previously the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Southwark . The outbreak of the Second World War saw the museum expand both its collections and its terms of reference, but in the post-war period the museum entered a period of decline. The 1960s saw the museum redevelop its Southwark building, now referred to as Imperial War Museum London, which serves as the organisation's corporate headquarters . During the 1970s the museum began to expand onto other sites. The first, in 1976, was a historic airfield in Cambridgeshire now referred to as IWM Duxford . In 1978 the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Belfast became a branch of the museum, having previously been preserved for the nation by a private trust. In 1984 the Cabinet War Rooms , an underground wartime command centre, was opened to the public. From the 1980s onwards the museum's Bethlem building underwent a series of multimillion-pound redevelopments, completed in 2000. Finally, 2002 saw the opening of IWM North in Trafford , Greater Manchester, the fifth branch of the museum and the first in the north of England. In 2011 the museum rebranded itself as IWM, standing for 'Imperial War Museums'. The museum's collections include archives of personal and official documents, photographs, film and video material, and oral history recordings; an extensive library, a large art collection, and examples of military vehicles and aircraft, equipment and other artefacts. The museum is funded by government grants, charitable donations and revenue generation through commercial activity such as retailing, licensing, and publishing. Admission is free to IWM London and IWM North, but an admission fee is levied at the other branches. The museum is an exempt charity under the Charities Act 1993 and a non-departmental public body under the Department for Culture, Media and Sport . As of January 2012 the Chairman of the Trustees is Sir Francis Richards . Since October 2008, the museum's Director General has been Diane Lees . Contents Edit Sir Alfred Mond, photographed between 1910 and 1920. On 27 February 1917 Sir Alfred Mond , an MP and First Commissioner of Works, wrote to the Prime Minister David Lloyd George to propose the establishment of a National War Museum. This proposal was accepted by the War Cabinet on 5 March 1917 and the decision announced in The Times on 26 March. A committee was established, chaired by Mond, to oversee the collection of material to be exhibited in the new museum. [3] [4] This National War Museum Committee set about collecting material to illustrate Britain's war effort by dividing into subcommittees examining such subjects as the Army, the Navy, the production of munitions , and women's war work . [5] There was an early appreciation of the need for exhibits to reflect personal experience in order to prevent the collections becoming dead relics. Sir Martin Conway , the Museum's first Director General, said that exhibits must 'be vitalised by contributions expressive of the action, the experiences, the valour and the endurance of individuals'. [6] The museum's first curator and secretary was Charles ffoulkes , who had previously been curator of the Tower of London armouries. [7] In July 1917 Mond made a visit to the Western Front in order to study how best to organise the museum's growing collection. While in France he met French government ministers, and Field Marshal Haig , who reportedly took great interest in his work. [8] In December 1917 the name was changed to the Imperial War Museum after a resolution from the India and Dominions Committee of the museum. [9] The museum was opened by The King at the Crystal Palace on 9 June 1920. During the opening ceremony, Sir Alfred Mond addressed the King on the behalf of committee, saying that 'it was hoped to make the museum so complete that every one who took part in the war, however obscurely, would find therein an example or illustration of the sacrifice he or she made' and that the museum 'was not a monument of military glory, but a record of toil and sacrifice'. [10] Shortly afterwards the Imperial War Museum Act 1920 was passed and established a Board of Trustees to oversee the governance of the museum. To reflect the museum's Imperial remit the board included appointees of the governments of India, South Africa, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. [11] While the Act was being debated, some Parliamentarians felt that the museum would perpetuate an undesirable war spirit and Commander Joseph Kenworthy MP said that he would 'refuse to vote a penny of public money to commemorate such suicidal madness of civilisation as that which was shown in the late War'. [12] On the August Bank Holiday 1920, the first public holiday since the museum's opening, 94,179 visitors were received, [13] and by November 1921, 2,290,719 had visited the museum. [14] Relocation 1924–1936 Edit In 1924 the museum moved to the Imperial Institute building (demolished in the 1950s and 1960s to make way for Imperial College ) in South Kensington. While this location was more central and in a prestigious area for museums, the accommodation itself proved cramped and inadequate [15] and in 1936 a new permanent location was found south of the River Thames in Southwark. The Imperial Institute, South Kensington, where the museum was located from 1924–1936 The building, designed by James Lewis [16] was the former Bethlem Royal Hospital which had been vacated following the hospital's relocation to Beckenham in Kent. The site was owned by Lord Rothermere , who had originally intended to demolish the building entirely in order to provide a public park in what was a severely overcrowded area of London. Eventually the central portion of the hospital building was retained while its two extensive wings were removed and the resulting space named Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park , after Lord Rothermere's mother. Sir Martin Conway described the building as '...a fine building, really quite noble building, with a great portico, a distinguishing dome, and two great wings added to it for the accommodation of lunatics no longer required. This particular building can be made to contain our collection admirably, and we shall preserve from destruction quite a fine building which otherwise will disappear'. [17] The 'distinguishing dome' was added by Sydney Smirke in 1846 and housed the hospital's chapel. [18] The museum was reopened by the Duke of York (later King George VI ) in its new accommodation on 7 July 1936. Second World War and after: 1939–1966 Edit With the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, the museum began to collect material documenting the conflict. [19] In November 1939, during the so-called ' Phoney War ', the museum appeared in the opening sequence of the GPO Film Unit production The First Days, in which children are seen playing on some of the museum's German artillery pieces captured during the First World War. [20] With the evacuation of British forces from Dunkirk in May/June 1940, however, the British Army's shortage of equipment saw eighteen of the museum's artillery pieces return to military service. [21] The museum's trench clubs were used by the Home Guard , while other items such as sights and optical instruments were returned to the Ministry of Supply. The museum refused, however, to return some historic items such as a naval gun from HMS Lance (which had fired Britain's first shot of the First World War) or a gun served by Victoria Cross -winning boy seaman Jack Cornwell . [21] The museum initially remained open but was closed for the duration of the war in September 1940 with the onset of the Blitz . On 31 January 1941 the museum was struck by a Luftwaffe bomb which fell on the naval gallery. A number of ship models were damaged by the blast and a Short Seaplane , which had flown at the Battle of Jutland , was destroyed. [22] While closed to the public the museum's building was used for a variety of purposes connected to the war effort, such as a repair garage for government motor vehicles, a centre for Air Raid Precautions civil defence lectures and a fire fighting training school. [23] In October 1945 the museum mounted a temporary exhibition, the first since the end of the war in August, which showcased technologies developed by the Petroleum Warfare Department . These included the submarine fuel pipeline PLUTO, the fog dispersal method FIDO , and flame weapons such as the Churchill Crocodile and Wasp Universal Carrier . [24] However, due to bomb damage to both the building and exhibits, the museum was obliged to reopen its galleries piecemeal. The museum reopened a portion of its galleries in November 1946. [22] [25] A third of the galleries were opened in 1948 and a further wing opened in 1949. [26] [27] In 1953, with Commonwealth forces engaged in Korea and Malaya the museum began its current policy of collecting material from all modern conflicts in which British or Commonwealth forces were involved. [22] However, despite this expansion of remit, the early postwar period was a period of decline for the museum. Dr Noble Frankland, the museum's Director from 1960 to 1982, described the museum's galleries in 1955 as appearing 'dingy and neglected [and in a] dismal state of decay' the museum's 'numerous stunning exhibits' notwithstanding. [28] Redevelopment and expansion: 1966–2012 Edit In August 2009 the Museum announced the creation of the Imperial War Museum Foundation. Chaired by Jonathon Harmsworth the foundation was charged with raising funds to support the redevelopment of Imperial War Museum London's permanent galleries. [55] In December 2010 plans were announced to redevelop IWM London's First World War gallery in time for the conflict's centenary in 2014, [56] and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge became the foundation's patron. [57] In a speech at IWM London on 11 October 2012, Prime Minister David Cameron announced an additional £5 million of government funding to support the museum's redevelopment, as part of funding arrangements to facilitate national centenary commemorations. [58] The redevelopment is intended to provide new gallery spaces and a new central hall, easier navigation and improved visitor facilities. [59] In preparation for building work, a number of galleries were closed during September 2012, [60] and by December 2012 over sixty large objects had been removed from the IWM London atrium for conservation at Duxford. [61] To allow building work to go ahead, IWM London closed to the public on 2 January 2013. The museum partially reopened on 29 July 2013. [62] Branches Edit From the 1970s onwards the Imperial War Museum began to expand onto other sites. The first branch, Imperial War Museum Duxford opened to the public on a regular basis in June 1976. [63] HMS Belfast became a branch of the museum in 1978. [64] The Cabinet War Rooms opened in 1984, and Imperial War Museum North in 2002. Imperial War Museum London File:BethlemSteelEngraving1828.png The museum has occupied the former Bethlem Royal Hospital on Lambeth Road since 1936. The hospital building was designed by the hospital surveyor, James Lewis, from plans submitted by John Gandy and other architects, and construction completed in October 1814. The hospital consisted of a range of buildings 580 feet long with a basement and three storeys, parallel to Lambeth Road , with a central entrance under a portico . [65] The building was substantially altered in 1835 by architect Sydney Smirke . In order to provide more space, he added blocks at either end of the frontage, and galleried wings on either side of the central portion. He also added a small single-storey lodge, still in existence, at the Lambeth Road gate. Later, between 1844–46, the central cupola was replaced with a copper-clad dome in order to expand the chapel beneath. The building also featured a theatre in a building to the rear of the site. [65] The building remained substantially unchanged until vacated by the hospital in 1930. After the freehold was purchased by Lord Rothermere , the wings were demolished to leave the original central portion (with the dome now appearing disproportionately tall) and Smirke's later wings. When the museum moved into the building in 1936 the ground floor of the central portion was occupied by the principal art gallery, with the east wing housing the Naval gallery and the west wing the Army gallery. The Air Force gallery was housed in the former theatre. The first floor comprised further art galleries (including rooms dedicated to William Orpen and John Lavery ), a gallery on women's war work , and exhibits relating to transport and signals. The first floor also housed the museum's photograph collection. The second floor housed the museum's library in its west wing, and in the east wing the map collection and stored pictures and drawings. [66] This division of exhibits by service, and by civil or military activity, persisted until a wide-ranging redisplay of the galleries from the 1960s onwards. In September 1972 the building received Grade II listed building status. [67] The original hospital building is now largely occupied by corporate offices. The 1966 extension houses the library, art store, and document archives while the 1980s redevelopments created exhibition space over five floors. The first stage created 8,000 m2 of gallery space of which 4,600 m2 was new, and the second provided a further 1,600 m2. [37] The final phase, the Southwest Infill, was partly funded by a £12.6 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund [68] and provided 5,860m2 of gallery space and educational facilities over six floors. [69] Before the 2013-14 redevelopment, the basement was occupied by permanent galleries on the First and Second World Wars, and of conflicts after 1945. The ground floor comprised the atrium, cinema, temporary exhibition spaces, and visitor facilities. The first floor included the atrium mezzanine, education facilities, and a permanent gallery, Secret War, exploring special forces , espionage and covert operations . The second floor included the atrium viewing balcony, two art galleries, a temporary exhibition area and the permanent Crimes against Humanity exhibition. The third floor housed the permanent Holocaust Exhibition, and the fourth floor, a vaulted roof space, accommodated the Lord Ashcroft Gallery. Opened in November 2010 the gallery exhibits the museum's Victoria Cross (VC) and George Cross collection, alongside the private VC collection amassed by Michael Ashcroft , 241 medals in total. [37] [70] [71] All Saints Annexe Edit In 1986 the museum acquired the All Saints Annexe, a former hospital building in Austral Street off West Square . The 1867 building, which backs onto Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park , was originally an orphanage opened by local philanthropist Charlotte Sharman , then later used as a hospital. It houses the museum's photographic, film and sound archives, and offices. [72] [73] Imperial War Museum Duxford The Map Room of the Cabinet War Rooms The Cabinet War Rooms is an underground complex that served as a British government command centre throughout the Second World War. Located beneath the Treasury building in the Whitehall area of Westminster, the facilities became operational in 1939 and were in constant use until their abandonment in August 1945 after the surrender of Japan . Their historical value was recognised early on, and the public were able to visit by appointment. However, the practicalities of allowing public access to a site beneath a working government office meant that only 4,500 of 30–40,000 annual applicants to visit the War Rooms could be admitted. [36] The museum agreed to take over the administration of the site in 1982, [36] a development keenly supported by the then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , an admirer of Britain's wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill . Thatcher opened the War Rooms in April 1984. In 2003 a further suite of rooms, used as accommodation by Churchill, his wife and close associates, were added to the museum. The restoration of these rooms, which since the war had been stripped out and used for storage, cost £7.5 million. [79] In 2005 the War Rooms were rebranded as the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms, with 850 m2 of the site redeveloped as a biographical museum exploring Churchill's life. The development of the Churchill Museum cost a further £6 million. The centrepiece is a 15m interactive table which enables visitors to access digitised material, particularly from the Churchill Archives Centre , via an 'electronic filing cabinet'. [80] The museum was renamed the Churchill War Rooms in 2010. Imperial War Museum North Entrance of Imperial War Museum North in Manchester The Imperial War Museum North was opened in Trafford , Greater Manchester in 2002. It was the first branch of the museum outside southeast England, and the first to be purpose-built as a museum. Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind , Imperial War Museum North was his first building in Britain. Libeskind’s building, overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal at Salford Quays , was based on the concept of a globe shattered by conflict into shards and reassembled. These shards, representing earth, air and water, give the building its shape. [81] Originally budgeted at £40 million, the museum was eventually completed for £28.5 million after anticipated funding was not forthcoming. The museum was funded by local, national and European development agencies, by private donations and by Peel Holdings , a local transport and property company which contributed £12.5 million. [82] [83] The museum's first floor main gallery space houses the permanent exhibitions. These consist of a chronological display which runs around the gallery's 200m perimeter and six thematic displays in 'silos' within the space. The walls of the gallery space are used as screens for the projection of an hourly audiovisual presentation, the Big Picture. The main gallery, described as cavernous and dramatic, [84] [85] includes objects such as a Russian T-34 tank, a United States Marine Corps AV-8A Harrier jet, and a British 13-pounder field gun which fired the British Army 's first shot of the First World War. [86] The museum also hosts a programme of temporary exhibitions, mounted in a separate gallery. [87] Collections See also: Category:Collection of the Imperial War Museum . The museum's collection includes this photograph of Montgomery in his tank along with the tank itself, his command caravans and staff car, [88] and his papers. [89] [90] The Imperial War Museum's original collections date back to the material amassed by the National War Museum Committee. The present departmental organisation came into being during the 1960s as part of Frankland's reorganisation of the museum. The 1970s saw oral history gain increasing prominence and in 1972 the museum created the Department of Sound Records (now the Sound Archive) to record interviews with individuals who had experienced the First World War. The museum maintains an online database of its collections . [91] Documents Edit The museum's documents archive seeks to collect and preserve the private papers of individuals who have experienced modern warfare. The archive's holdings range from the papers of senior British and Commonwealth army, navy and air officers, to the letters, diaries and memoirs of lower-ranked servicemen and of civilians. The collection includes the papers of Field Marshals Bernard Montgomery , [90] and Sir John French . [92] The archive also includes large collections of foreign documents, such as captured German Second World War documents previously held by the Cabinet Office Historical Section, Air Historical Branch and other British government bodies. The foreign collection also includes captured Japanese material transferred from the Cabinet Office. The collection also includes files on Victoria and George Cross recipients, and correspondence relating to the BBC documentary The Great War. [93] The documents collection also includes the UK National Inventory of War Memorials . [94] In 2012 the museum reported its documents collection to contain 24,800 collections of papers. [95] Art Edit The museum's art collection includes paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, and works in film, photography and sound . [96] The collection originated during the First World War, when the museum acquired works that it had itself commissioned, as well as works commissioned by the Ministry of Information's British War Memorials Committee. As early as 1920 the art collection held over 3,000 works [97] and included pieces by John Singer Sargent , Wyndham Lewis , John Nash and Christopher Nevinson . Notable First World War works include Sargent's Gassed . [98] The collection expanded again after the Second World War, receiving thousands of works sponsored by the Ministry of Information's War Artists Advisory Committee. [99] In 1972 the museum established the Artistic Records Committee (since renamed the Art Commissions Committee) to commission artists to cover contemporary conflicts. [100] Commissioned artists include Ken Howard , Linda Kitson , John Keane , Peter Howson , Steve McQueen (see Queen and Country ) and Langlands & Bell , responding to conflicts in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, the Persian Gulf, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. [101] [102] [103] [104] [105] The collection also includes over twenty thousand items of publicity material such as posters, postcards, and proclamations from both world wars, and more recent material such as posters issued by anti-war organisations such as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and the Stop the War Coalition . [96] The museum's collection is represented in digital resources such as the Visual Arts Data Service (VADS), [106] and Google Art Project . [107] In 2012 the museum reported the total size of its art collection as 84,980 items. [95] A still from The Battle of the Somme, preserved by the museum's film archive. Film Edit The museum's Film and Video Archive is one of the oldest film archives in the world. [108] [109] [110] The archive preserves a range of historically significant film and video material, including the official British film record of the First World War . Notable among the archive's First World War holdings is The Battle of the Somme, a pioneering 1916 documentary film (which was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register in 2005), and Der Magische Gürtel, a German 1917 propaganda film about the submarine U-35 . [111] The archive's Second World War holdings include unedited film shot by British military cameramen, which document combat actions such as the British landings on D-Day in June 1944, [112] and the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in April 1945. [113] The archive also holds government information films and propaganda features such as Target for Tonight and Desert Victory . The archive's post-Second World War collections include material from the Korean War , Cold War material, the former film library of NATO , and material produced by the United Nations UNTV service in Bosnia. As an official repository under the 1958 Public Records Act, the archive continues to receive material from the Ministry of Defence. The archive also seeks to acquire amateur film taken by both service personnel and civilian cameramen. [114] Material from the collection was used to make a number of well-known TV documentary series including The Great War and The World at War . In 2012 the museum reported the size of its film archive as being in excess of 23,000 hours of film, video and digital footage. [95] Photographs Edit The museum's Photograph Archive preserves photographs by official, amateur and professional photographers. The collection includes the official British photographic record of the two world wars; the First World War collection includes the work of photographers such as Ernest Brooks and John Warwick Brooke . [115] [116] The archive also holds 150,000 British aerial photographs from the First World War, [117] the largest collection of its kind. [118] The Second World War collection includes the work of photographers such as Bill Brandt , Cecil Beaton [119] and Bert Hardy . [120] Like the Film Archive, the Photograph Archive is an official repository under the 1958 Public Records Act, and as such continues to receive material from the Ministry of Defence. In 2012 the museum reported the size of its photographic holdings as approximately 11 million images in 17,263 collections. [95] Exhibits Edit The museum's exhibits collection includes a wide range of objects, organised into numerous smaller collections such as uniforms, badges, insignia and flags (including a Canadian Red Ensign carried at Vimy Ridge in 1917, [121] a Union flag from the 1942 British surrender of Singapore , [122] and another found among the wreckage of the World Trade Center following the September 11 attacks ); [123] personal mementoes, souvenirs and miscellanea such as trench art ; [124] [125] orders, medals and decorations (including collections of Victoria and George Crosses ); military equipment; firearms and ammunition, ordnance, edged weapons, clubs (such as trench clubs ) [126] and other weapons, and vehicles, aircraft and ships. The museum holds the national collection of modern firearms. [95] The firearms collection includes a rifle used by T. E. Lawrence , [127] and an automatic pistol owned by Winston Churchill . [128] The ordnance collection includes artillery pieces that participated in notable battles, such as the Néry gun, a field gun that was used during the 1914 action at Néry , [129] and equipment captured from enemy forces. The museum's vehicles collection includes Ole Bill , a bus used by British forces in the First World War, [130] and a number of vehicles used by Field Marshal Montgomery during the Second World War. [131] The museum's aircraft collection includes aircraft that are notable for their rarity, such as the only complete and original Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 in existence and one of only two surviving TSR-2 strike aircraft, [132] [133] and aircraft associated with particular actions, such as a Supermarine Spitfire flown during the Battle of Britain . The museum's naval collection includes HM Coastal Motor Boat 4 and a midget submarine HMS XE8 . [134] [135] In 2012 the museum reported its exhibits collection to contain 155,000 objects and a further 357 vehicles and aircraft. [95] Library Edit The museum's library is a national reference collection on modern conflict, and holds works on all aspects of warfare, including regimental or unit histories (such as 789 rare German unit histories from the First World War), [136] technical manuals, biographical material and works on war's social, cultural, economic, political and military aspects. The library also holds printed ephemera such as the Imperial War Museum Stamp Collection , [137] leaflets and ration books, printed proclamations, newspapers, trench magazines (such the Wipers Times ) and trench maps . [136] In 2012 the museum reported its library collection to contain over 80,000 items of historic importance (such as maps, proclamations and rare books) and a further 254,000 items of reference material. [95] Sound Edit The museum's Sound Archive holds 33,0000 sound recordings, including a large collection of oral history recordings of witnesses to conflicts since 1914. [138] The museum's sound collection originated in 1972 with the creation of the Department of Sound Records and the instigation of an oral history recording programme. The sound collection opened to the public in July 1977. [139] The collection also includes recordings made by the BBC during the Second World War, actuality sound effects, broadcasts, speeches and poetry. As part of the museum's First World War centenary programme, the museum is producing Voices of the First World War, a podcast series drawing upon the museum's oral history recordings. [140] In 2012 the museum reported the size of its sound collection as 37,000 hours. [95] Governance Edit The Imperial War Museum is an executive non-departmental public body under the Department for Culture, Media and Sport , from which it receives financial support in the form of a grant-in-aid . The governance of the museum is the responsibility of a Board of Trustees, originally established by the Imperial War Museum Act 1920, [11] later amended by the Imperial War Museum Act 1955 [141] and the Museums and Galleries Act 1992 and other relevant legislation. The board comprises a president (currently Prince Edward, Duke of Kent ) who is appointed by the sovereign, and fourteen members appointed in varying proportions by the Prime Minister, and the Foreign, Defence , and Culture Secretaries . Seven further members are Commonwealth High Commissioners appointed ex officio by their respective governments. As of January 2012 the Chairman of the Trustees is Sir Francis Richards and his deputy is Lieutenant-General Sir John Kiszely . [142] [143] [144] Past chairmen have included Admiral Sir Deric Holland-Martin (1967–77), [145] Admiral of the Fleet Sir Algernon Willis [146] and Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Grandy (trustee 1971–78, Chairman 1978–89). During the Second World War Grandy had commanded RAF Duxford, and was chairman during the planning of Duxford's American Air Museum , which opened in 1997. [147] [148] The museum's Director-General is answerable to the trustees and acts as accounting officer. Since 1917 the museum has had six directors. The first was Sir Martin Conway , a noted art historian, mountaineer and explorer. He was knighted in 1895 for his efforts to map the Karakoram mountain range of the Himalayas, and was Slade Professor of Fine Arts at the University of Cambridge from 1901 to 1904. Conway held the post of Director until his death in 1937, when he was succeeded by Leslie Bradley. Bradley had served in the First World War in the Middlesex Regiment before being invalided out in 1917. He later became acquainted with Charles ffoulkes, who invited him to join the museum where he was initially engaged in assembling the museum's poster collection. [149] Bradley retired in 1960 and was succeeded by Dr Noble Frankland . Frankland had served as a navigator in RAF Bomber Command , winning a Distinguished Flying Cross . While a Cabinet Office official historian he co-authored a controversial official history of the RAF strategic air campaign against Germany. Frankland retired in 1982 and was succeeded by Dr Alan Borg who had previously been at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts . In 1995 Borg moved to the Victoria and Albert Museum and was succeeded by Sir Robert Crawford, who had originally been recruited by Frankland as a research assistant in 1968. Upon Crawford's retirement in 2008 he was succeeded by Diane Lees, previously Director of the V&A Museum of Childhood . She was noted in the media as the first woman appointed to lead a British national museum . [150] References	The Crystal Palace
The UK Millennium Cohort Study of 10,000 babies born 2000-01 found a clear correlation between positive childhood behaviour/behavior and what?	Crystal Palace Park (Part One) \| View from the Mirror View from the Mirror By View from the Mirror on April 7, 2013 Spread across an impressive slope in Sydenham, South London, Crystal Palace Park is one of the capital’s most intriguing green spaces. Satellite view of Crystal Palace Park (image: Google) Origins The locale has always been a noted beauty spot. Before Crystal Palace Park was established, the area formed the grounds of ‘Penge Place’ (‘Penge’ deriving from the Celtic word, ‘Penceat’ meaning ‘on the edge of a wood’); a large, Tudor-style manor house built at the beginning of the 19th century by Edward Blore. Penge Place (image: Ideal Homes) In its present form, the park owes its existence to an event which took place in 1851- The Great Exhibition; a five-month long celebration of all the world had to offer in terms of culture and technology. Inside The Great Exhibition. Essentially the world’s first expo, The Great Exhibition was hosted north of the Thames in Hyde Park, housed within a vast, purpose-built structure forged from metal and glass….a building which the satirical magazine, Punch dubbed the “Crystal Palace”. The Crystal Palace in its original location; the south-eastern corner of Hyde Park. Between May and October 1851 millions from across both the UK and the world flocked to wonder at the Victorian marvel, firmly planting the building in the public psyche. By the time the exhibition closed its doors, much of the British public had grown exceptionally fond of their ‘People’s Palace’ and there was great concern that the temporary structure was about to be lost forever. Luckily, Salvation was at hand thanks to two solicitors- Messrs Leech and Farquhar who suggested that the palace be dismantled and resurrected elsewhere. This plan was quickly adopted and, within less than a year, a site in Sydenham had been earmarked as the new home; a location which the palace’s original architect, Sir Joseph Paxton, described as “the most beautiful spot in the world” for his celebrated creation. A huge bust of Sir Joseph Paxton, which can seen in Crystal Palace Park. In just two years the huge structure was carefully taken apart and transported to the south London green spot where it was skilfully reassembled and expanded. The second incarnation of the Crystal Palace incorporated galleries representing the histories and cultures of numerous nations. For these installations, specialist craftsmen from abroad were drafted in to create the representations of their homelands. As one guide-book from the time noted, many firm friendships between these fellows and their British counterparts were made in the “palace of peace.” Reconstruction work, pictured in an 1854 edition of the ‘London Illustrated News’. Despite the enthusiasm, the project was not without tragedy. In August 1853 during the building’s reconstruction, a section of scaffolding collapsed, plunging ten workmen 170ft to their deaths. Following this disaster, 2,000 fellow workers attended a meeting at which it was declared “the working-class are the best protectors of their own interests” and that if the 2,000 colleagues “would each abridge themselves of a pint of ale a week, they might raise a fund of £500 a year for the relief of widows and orphans…” Aftermath of the deadly scaffold collapse. (Image: Sydenham & Forest Hill history). The ten men were buried together nearby at St Bartholomew’s church, Sydenham (where their shared grave can still be seen), the funeral attended by 1,000 mourners. * A new park for London In June 1854 and with Queen Victoria in attendance, the relocated Crystal Palace once again opened its doors to an eager public. The Crystal Palace at its new home in Sydenham. The new location was well connected with two purpose built railway stations; Crystal Palace Low Level on the park’s southern side (still open today) and Crystal Palace High Level. Crystal Palace Station (originally Crystal Palace Low Level. Image: Wikipedia) Originally located on the western edge of the park, the High Level station closed in 1954 and has long since vanished, the site now covered by modern housing. Crystal Palace High Level station, 1865. (Image: London Illustrated News). If you look carefully however, a few remnants of the old station can still be glimpsed. Alongside the new homes, just below Crystal Palace Parade, you’ll find a long retaining wall, which once run parallel to the station. Old retaining wall on Spinney Gardens. If you peer over the opposite side of Crystal Palace Parade, you’ll spot the dilapidated remains of a once ornate subway which provided a direct walkway between the station and the palace itself. Ariel view of the derelict subway (please note: there is no public access. Image: Google). * For those who wished to travel to the attraction by road, accommodation for three hundred horses-a sort of equine garage- was provided at the ‘Paxton Stables’, located behind the nearby Woodman Inn on Westow Hill, where your steed could rest for the price of one shilling and sixpence; “including a feed of corn and all other expenses.” Today, ‘Joanna’s’ restaurant stands on the site of the old pub, although the cobbled road which led into to the horse facility can still be seen. Site of the old ‘Woodman’ Inn. The cobbled road led to ‘Paxton’s Stables’. * Park of delights Inside the rebooted Crystal Palace there was a stunning amount for visitors to indulge in, with galleries showcasing art and culture from across the ages; Greek, Egyptian, Roman (including a court dedicated to the doomed town of Pompeii), Italian renaissance, Byzantine, Medieval and much more. The Egyptian Court. The Pompeian Court There were also galleries for musical instruments, fabrics, sculpture and various other modern technologies. The surrounding gardens provided even more delights, with impressive arrays of flora, a park showcasing large dinosaur models (more of which in part two) and a system of powerful fountains which, when first inaugurated, were capable of firing jets of water 200ft into the air. This impressive aquatic display was powered by two mighty water towers; each sanding 282 ft. high- 107 ft. taller than Nelson’s Column and designed by legendary engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brunel’s Crystal Palace water towers. To keep the fountains operating at such levels, the towers were required to deal with a colossal 120,000 gallons of water per minute. However, it soon became apparent that the structures were unable to cope with such force and, fearing that the towers may rupture, the park’s owners had little choice but to wind the fountains down. * More successful of the outdoor features was the Pneumatic Railway; a short, experimental line linking one park gate to another. Crystal Palace Pneumatic Railway. The system consisted of an airtight pipe, sunk halfway into the ground, through which a single carriage was puffed from one end to the other- rather like a giant pea shooter. Many visitors paid a few pence to ride this novelty but despite its popularity the railway remained open to the public for just one year. Its quick disappearance has since led to many an urban legend suggesting that the Victorian railcar lies buried somewhere deep beneath the park… * For the first thirty years at its new location, the Crystal Palace thrived, attracting an average of two million visitors per year. Countless exhibitions were held; dog and cat shows, livestock shows, photography exhibitions, acrobatic displays, circuses, musical concerts and so on. A selection of Crystal Palace dog show winners… (Image: London Illustrated News). Firework extravaganzas were also popular and heads of state from across the globe came to enjoy the delights of the glistening landmark. In 1911, the complex staged its biggest event ever; The Festival of Empire in which “representations of possessions beyond the seas”- such as Indian tea plantations, Australian vineyards and South African gold mines- sprang up around the park like a miniature, global village. To help visitors access these dioramas, organizers laid down ‘The Red Route’; a mile and a half long electric railway with stations for each country. The ‘Red Route’ line running past a mock-up of an Indian tea plantation. Into the 20th century Despite such extravagance, the Crystal Palace itself was struggling financially. Since the turn of the century, the 1850s building- which it must be remembered had originally been designed to stand for a matter of months- was growing increasingly shabby. Over the past decades, it had suffered fire and storm damage. Random panes of glass would often become loose and drop out and the framework required constant painting. The building’s vast size was proving too costly to maintain and, shortly after the Festival of Empire, the Crystal Palace was declared bankrupt. War and a new lease of life Eventually bailed out by the Earl of Plymouth, the huge venue stumbled back to its feet, making a few pounds on the side with newly installed banks of slot machines. Another innovation was created by a chap called Edmund Dangerfield (editor of The Motor magazine) who, in one of the palace’s wings, set up the world’s very first museum dedicated to the motor-car. The world’s first motor museum at Crystal Palace (image: National Motor Museum). Following the outbreak of WWI, the Crystal Palace and its surrounding park were closed to the public and commandeered by the military; the facilities being used to train 125,000 servicemen. Due to the war emergency, the cars from Dangerfield’s motor museum were given little consideration; with those that could not be returned to their original donors being hastily dumped on waste ground near Charing Cross. * At the conclusion of the Great War the Crystal Palace found another role as a huge demob centre. Once its duties to King and country were over, the attraction experienced a brief renaissance thanks to James Buckland; the newly installed manager who loved the Victorian icon so much that he’d named his daughter ‘Chrystal’. During this period, the Crystal Palace provided a home for the very first incarnation of the Imperial War Museum; the weapons on display illustrating the horror of trench warfare which was still very fresh in people’s minds. The Imperial War Museum at Crystal Palace, early 1920s (Image: Imperial War Museum). The Imperial War Museum remained at the Palace until 1924 before moving onto South Kensington and then Lambeth, where it has remained since 1936. In the early 1930s, the Crystal Palace played an important role in the early history of television when the Scottish inventor, John Logie Baird decided to move his studio onto the premises, using Brunel’s two old water towers as masts for his antennas. To read more about Logie Baird’s London, please click here . John Logie Baird, the Scottish television pioneer who based himself at Crystal Palace (image: BBC) * Farewell old friend On the night of November 30th 1936, the legendary Crystal Palace came to a rapid and tragic end. Just after 7pm, James Buckland- who lived nearby so he could keep a close eye on his cherished responsibility- was returning from an evening walk when he noticed a glow coming from the palace. Rushing to the scene, he discovered staff attempting to extinguish a fire which, although small initially, was spreading faster than they could handle. Statues silhouetted against the fierce blaze (image: London Illustrated News). The flames quickly took hold, promptly engulfing the building in a mighty inferno. So intense was the blaze that its red haze could be seen as far away as Brighton and Margate, the disaster earning the awful title of Britain’s largest peace-time blaze. Crystal Palace, November 30th 1936 (London Illustrated News). Despite the exhaustive efforts of 430 firemen, 88 fire engines and 749 police officers the Crystal Palace was utterly destroyed; the London landmark turned into a smouldering ruin of twisted metal within a matter of hours. The awful aftermath… A news-reel from the period covering the heartbreaking event can be viewed below. The only features to survive the inferno were Brunel’s two water towers which remained in situ until the outbreak of WWII- when they were deliberately destroyed in what is believed to have been an attempt to thwart enemy bombers using the landmarks as navigational aids. Happier days… Crystal Palace & one of Brunel’s water towers, as seen from Anerley Hill (image: Wikipedia). * Amongst the ruins… Today, the site of the old Crystal Palace on the park’s western edge is an eerie, melancholy place characterized by windswept staircases and lonely statues; many of which have been callously vandalized. In 1953, American poet, James Broughton used the atmospheric ruins as the backdrop to his short, avant-garde film, The Pleasure Garden which featured Hattie Jacques and John Le Mesurier and sought to inject a little cheer into post-war Britain… ‘The Pleasure Garden’, 1953.	i don't know
The Stanley Cup, for which various USA and Canada clubs compete and said to be the oldest sports trophy in N America, is awarded in which sport?	History of Ice Hockey From Early Beginnings to Current Halifax Rules 'The earliest games in the sport were not carbon copies of the current version; the Halifax Rules , which Creighton played under in the March 3rd game, said the puck couldn't leave the ice, no forward passing was permitted and the goalie couldn't fall down or kneel to make saves. As the sport's popularity skyrocketed in Montreal in the late 1800s, the official rules of the sport were created, the Montreal Rules, in 1877. Injured players could now be replaced, team sizes were set at seven a side (down from eight) and the rink's measurements were now made standard. ' 'Lord Stanley:' 'Hockey took the country by storm, as hockey teams sprouted up across eastern Canada, both at universities and at amateur athletic clubs. McGill University (at which James Creighton studied law) established the first university hockey team in 1877, and the 1880s saw an explosion of teams. The first hockey leagues formed in the mid-1880s, while the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada (AHAC), which began in 1885, was the first national hockey organization. At the Montreal Winter Carnival in 1889, at a match between the Montreal Victorias and the Amateur Athletic Association, Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, Governor General of Canada, with his wife and two children stopped to watch the game. Stanley was taken with the game, and helped to form a team, the Rideau Rebels and a league, the Ontario Hockey Association (which formed in 1890). Two years after the formation of the OHA, Stanley created the concept of a regional competition and gave a cup to be awarded to the victor, the Dominion Challenge Trophy. In 1893, it was decided the cup would never become the property of any team and was renamed the Stanley Hockey Championship Cup. While the cup, about the size of an association football, has undergone several cosmetic changes over the years, the Stanley Cup is still awarded to the champion of the National Hockey League today.' 'Growth:' 'As the country spread west, so did the sport. The Manitoba Hockey Association was formed in 1892, and first competed for the Stanley Cup four years later. In their first attempt at capturing the Cup, the Winnipeg team defeated their counterparts from Montreal, (the first team the Cup winners didn't come from Montreal), and the reports of the victory came down in hockey's first play-by-play, done by telegraph. The Cup continued to be awarded, year after year, to teams mainly from Montreal, the hockey capital of the world. In 1900, a team from Halifax competed for the Stanley Cup, losing to the Montreal Shamrocks 11-0. However, the Halifax team had come west with the practice of putting up fishing nets on the back of the metal posts that served as goals. The tradition stayed, and the first goal nets were born.' 'Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, the game spread not only geographically but also across the classes. While the amateur athletic clubs who played organized hockey were made up of upper class men, hockey leagues and teams formed among both the middle and lower classes, often by banks or mining companies for example. Women also played early organized hockey, forming their own leagues by the turn of the century. The first black hockey league began in Nova Scotia, the Colored League of the Maritimes, in 1900. Its creation was spurred because the white leagues wouldn't allow black players. The game had also spread all the way to the Pacific in Canada and south to the United States by 1900, in places like Vancouver, the Yukon Territory, New England and Michigan. Early hockey, however, was also plagued by excessive violence. In two cases, one in 1905 and another in 1907, hockey players were put on trial after blows that killed other hockey players. Both times the players were found innocent, but the press and many in the country (including the juries) called on legislation to be enacted that would curb the violence.' 'Professional Hockey:' 'Hockey's popularity led to serious moneymaking for the owners; the Stanley Cup in particular was a huge financial success, drawing large crowds who paid good money to watch the games. Hockey's success also led to gambling on the sport. However, despite all the money coming from the sport, almost none was going to the players. The leagues in Canada and the U.S. were strictly amateur, and though money often changed hands under the table, the vast majority of players were never paid. That all changed in 1904. Jack Gibson, born in Ontario in 1880 and a hockey star there, moved to Michigan to study dentistry in Detroit shortly after the turn of the century. After setting up a practice in Houghton, Michigan, Gibson formed the Portage Lake hockey team in 1902. Gibson's team was given a new arena by local businessman James Dee, who invested a great deal of money in the team. The Portage Lake squad was exceptionally good, beating most opponents over the next two years. This was helped by the fact that Gibson had been recruiting Canadian stars to come play for the team, offering to pay them. In 1904, Gibson's Portage Lakers beat the Stanley Cup champion Montreal Wanderers. The success of the two game series - called the World Championship - led Dee and Gibson to form the International Hockey League, the first professional hockey league. The league's first teams came from Houghton, Calumet, Michigan, Pittsburgh, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. Hod Stuart, star of the Portage Lake team, took advantage of free agency in the new league and signed with Calumet as player-coach for $1,800 per season (worth $44,700 today). As the league experienced early success, players from Canada swarmed over the border, drawn by the prospect of being paid to play hockey. Canadian hockey finally responded with the creation of the Ontario Professional Hockey League in 1907, which helped persuade some Canadian stars to cross back over the border. In the other Canadian hockey leagues, players were now being paid quietly, drawing even more back to the country, and between the Canadian hockey leagues now paying their talent and a recession, the International Hockey League folded in 1907.' 'New Leagues and New Teams:' 'Late in 1909, the Eastern Canada Hockey Association had folded because of disputes between new owner J.P. Doran and the rest of the owners. The others owners folded the league only to start a new one, the Canadian Hockey Association, shutting out Doran. As a result, Doran's Montreal Wanderers formed a new league of their own, the National Hockey Association, with small town teams from Haileybury, Cobalt and Renfrew, while adding a new team by forming the Montreal Canadiens, an all French-Canadian team. This new league was well-financed, with early stars Lester and Frank Patrick making $3,000 and $2,000 per season. The biggest star of the new league (and its wealthiest) was Fred Taylor, who had played in the IHL before going back to Canada to play for the Ottawa Senators. When the Renfrew Millionaires of the NHA came calling, Taylor negotiated a contract of $5,200 per season (which, at the time, was just 12 games). At the time, that salary was more than double that of the Canadian prime minister. The $5,200 salary broke down to just over $433 per game. In today's money, that comes to $126,000 per season, $10,500 per game. However, the pricey players spelled trouble for the league, and the NHA by 1912 was suffering heavily in financial terms, with small town teams Renfrew, Cobalt and Haileybury all dropping out, and two Toronto teams taking their place. ' 'Meanwhile, as the NHA was suffering, brothers Lester and Frank Patrick had moved to the Pacific coast of Canada, to Vancouver, where they started up the Pacific Coast Hockey Association. Hockey had never really caught on on the west coast of Canada, primarily because there was so little natural ice that formed. The Patricks solved this problem by building the Vancouver Arena, the world's largest artificial ice arena (which had previously been Madison Square Garden in New York). The first pro hockey game ever played west of Ontario and Michigan was in 1912, and the Patrick brothers had made it possible by ensuring they lured players west with plenty of money, poaching many from the NHA. Still, the money wasn't quite the same - in the PCHA's second season, Fred Taylor was convinced to come west to play for $1,800 a season, more than he could get elsewhere, but far less than his salary from just three years earlier. In 1915, the Stanley Cup ceased to be a challenge cup, as the NHA and PCHA agreed to compete for the prize at the end of each season, with Vancouver winning the PCHA's first Stanley Cup that year. A year prior, the New Westminster team of the PCHA had been sold and moved to Portland, Oregon, and in 1915, a new franchise was formed in Seattle. The Patricks had created a truly international league. In 1916, the Portland team became the first American team to play for the Stanley Cup, losing to the Canadiens in a five-game series, and the next year, the Seattle Metropolitans became the first American team to win the Stanley Cup.' 'But Lester and Frank did not merely change the sport through their money; they also brought new innovations that would revolutionize the game. In 1912, the Patricks debuted numbered uniforms and allowed goalies to drop to their feet in order to make saves. The next year, they came up with the concept of zoned hockey, creating the blue lines, and allowed forward passing in those zones.' 'The War and Beyond:' 'World War I claimed millions of lives, and hockey players were among those lost. As Canada entered the war (it was still under British control, and went to war when the U.K. did), many hockey teams were gutted, losing quite a few players. However, play went on, and new teams started to pop up - soldier teams. Units put together teams made up of their soldiers, and exhibitions were often played, some of them earning nice profits for the soldiers. One soldier team, led by Conn Smythe, who would go on to play a big role in hockey, earned a profit of $6,706 for one game played ($135,000 modern), with the bulk of the profit coming from a wager with the opposing team's owner. That caught the attention of the NHA, who put together a team from the 228th battalion and made them a member of the NHA during the war.' 'The war also helped the cause of women's rights and women in hockey. Before the war, women in Canada could neither vote nor own property; once the war began and women went to work, those things changed. And although women had been playing hockey almost since the sport began, the war gave women's hockey a far bigger spotlight, and they flourished, with some rumors circulating that the pro men's leagues were even going to consider signing some of the top female stars. While that never came to fruition, it underlined the quality of the women's play.' 'When Montreal beat Portland to win the Stanley Cup in 1916, it was the first Stanley Cup victory for the Canadiens. They would go on to win more Stanley Cup than any hockey team in history. Yet, that first victory was overshadowed by severely low attendance figures; the war hurt hockey greatly, primarily in the pocketbook. However, when the Canadiens travelled to Seattle to play the Stanley Cup the next year, with the Metros taking the Cup, it helped revive some interest in the sport, and as the world exited from world war, hockey recovered. Ironically, however, the only Stanley Cup series ever cancelled after a full season had been played came just a year after the war ended, when, in 1919, the series was shut down due to the flu epidemic.' '1920 also saw hockey at the Olympics for the first time. Though world hockey had been around for the vast majority of the 20th century, its quality was not very high. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) had been formed in 1908, made up of Belgium, Bohemia (Czechoslovakia), England, France and Switzerland, with Germany joining a year later. Canada and the U.S., the true centers of the hockey world, did not join until 1920, the year of the Olympics. Though the Olympics that year were not well attended - held in Antwerp, the majority of the public could not put together enough money to attend - hockey was a huge draw, with the Canadians winning handily.' 'The NHL:' 'During the war years, as pro hockey struggled to stay afloat, numerous disagreements arose among the owners, particularly Toronto Blueshirts owners Eddie Livingstone, who regularly flouted league rules and angered the other owners. ' 'Things got so bad that prior to the 1917-18 season, the other NHA owners began to work on shutting down the league and start a new one, leaving Eddie Livingstone out in the cold. In response, Livingstone transferred ownership of his team to a Toronto arena ownership group; when the Quebec Bulldogs had to shut down, the other owners allowed Toronto into the fold of their new league, the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHL, after its first season, quickly moved to become the premier professional league in hockey, naming itself pro hockey's governing body. ' 'However, the early NHL was not a massive organization; comprised of four teams initially, it lost one (the Montreal Wanderers) after its first season. Despite adding a team in Hamilton along the way, the NHL only had three real, stable franchises: the Montreal Canadiens, the Toronto St. Patricks (Livingstone's old team) and the Ottawa Senators. When Hamilton's players went on strike in 1925, NHL president Frank Calder suspended the entire team and fined them. The NHL, wanting to branch out to the U.S., then sold the team to a New York entrepreneur and renamed them the New York Americans. The Americans debuted at the newly built Madison Square Garden (which replaced its predecessor in 1925). ' 'Meanwhile, out west, the PCHA had been struggling along in the late 1910s and into the 1920s, and in 1924, they merged with the Western Canada Hockey League, which had started up in 1921. After two years, the new league (the Western Hockey League) finally folded, and the Patrick brothers sold off their two remaining teams to owners from Detroit and Chicago. Those two teams joined the NHL, which now had teams in Boston and Pittsburgh in addition to Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and New York. That same year, 1926, New York businessman Tex Rickard (who had spearheaded the building of Madison Square Garden and the addition of the New York Americans to the NHL) sought to form his own team, also in New York, having them named the Rangers (a word play on Texas Rangers). The NHL had truly taken form, and established itself as the premier pro hockey league in the world.' 'Trophies:' 'With the PCHA/WCHL/WHL now out of the way, the NHL took control of the Stanley Cup, awarding it to the victor of the league. The NHL also added more trophies to its case, awarding them each year. The first trophy was the Prince of Wales trophy, which the Prince of Wales had donated to the NHL in 1924. Initially, it was given to the winner of the NHL (while the Stanley Cup was awarded to the victor of the series between the NHL and WHL). After the WHL folded, the Prince of Wales trophy was presented to the regular season champion, while the Stanley Cup was given to the playoff champs. Years later, in the '60s, when the league expanded, the Wales trophy would play a different role.' 'In that same year, 1924, Dr. David Hart, father of Cecil Hart, who managed the Canadiens to three Stanley Cup wins, donated a trophy to the league to be awarded to the player considered most valuable to his team. The Hart Memorial Trophy is still awarded to the league MVP, as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA). Its first winner was Frank Nighbor of the Ottawa Senators. Nighbor also received the first Lady Byng Trophy. In 1925, Lady Byng, wife of Canada's governor general, invited Nighbor to dinner, impressed by his play. After asking Nighbor if he thought the NHL would accept the trophy to be awarded to the most gentlemanly player (and Nighbor answered that he thought the NHL would), Lady Byng awarded the trophy to Nighbor. The award is still given today to the player who shows the most sportsmanship, again as chosen by the PHWA. ' 'Finally, the Vezina trophy was first introduced in the 1920s. Georges Vezina, who had played goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens for years, collapsed on the ice in the 1925-26 season, suffering from tuberculosis. He died a year later. At the end of the '26-'27 season, Leo Dandurand, Louis Letourneau and Joe Cattarinich, owners of the Montreal Canadiens, gave the trophy to the league, awarding it to the goalie of the team with the fewest goals against it. In 1981, the Vezina was changed, awarded instead to the goaltender considered to be the best in the league (as determined by the PHWA).' 'Conn Smythe's Luck and the '30s:' 'Conn Smythe, after returning from a German P.O.W. camp (which he had spent time in during World War I), got back into hockey first by building the New York Rangers into a Stanley Cup winner. Smythe parlayed a $2,500 amount paid to him by the Rangers for scouting and assembling the team into $10,000 via gambling (on a soccer match between Toronto and McGill University and on a hockey game between Toronto and the Rangers). With that money, and by gathering other investors, Smythe bought the Toronto St. Patricks, renaming them the Toronto Maple Leafs. Smythe also built a new arena in Toronto, vowing to win the Stanley Cup within five years. Though he had some initial success with the fans, he needed a star player as well; he found him in Frank Clancy. Clancy was a huge star in hockey, and when the cash-strapped Ottawa Senators put him up for sale, Smythe put together the money to sign him by putting his race horse, at 106-1 odds, in a single race, winning the money necessary to ink Clancy. Five years almost to the day since Smythe had vowed to win the Stanley Cup, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers at Maple Leaf Gardens to hoist the Stanley Cup as its 1932 champions.' 'However, while Smythe was experiencing success, several other NHL franchises were not. The Great 30's Depression had hit in both Canada and the U.S., and teams struggled to stay in business. The Philadelphia Quakers (who had been the Pittsburgh franchise) suspended operations for a year in 1931, but never returned. The Ottawa Senators did the same that year, returning for the 1932-33 season, but in 1934 moved to St. Louis. That franchise only lasted one season, then folded. The Montreal Maroons, who had shared hockey's capital with the Canadiens for years, went out of business in 1938 . Many hockey players also left Canada and the U.S. to go play in Europe, where teams were offering pay (and sometimes better pay) to hockey players. The exodus that resulted from the Depression helped raise the level of play in international hockey as many of the players shared their hockey knowledge with the locals in Europe.' 'War Again: the 1940s:' 'As had happened during World War I, World War II saw the creation of several military teams across Canada. However, unlike before, public outcry eventually worked against them. As most of the military teams stayed at home for the early part of the war, the public thought it outrageous that hockey players essentially got deferments. The military responded by almost immediately sending the soldier teams to war. Still, many enlisted players never had to fight overseas; the Montreal Canadiens in particular largely escaped the conflict because of a loophole in the system, which allowed them to stay home if their jobs were considered essential to the war effort. The Toronto Maple Leafs would have mostly done the same had Conn Smythe not been so devoted to the military. With the Canadiens able to stay at home, they dominated the early part of the 1940s in hockey. This domination was helped by the addition of a young player from Montreal named Maurice Richard. The man who eventually earned the nickname "Rocket" was a scoring machine: in the 1944 Stanley Cup Finals, Rocket Richard scored five goals�in one game, including three in the first period alone (known as a natural hat trick). The next year, Richard would become the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games, a record that would stand for over 30 years. Richard would go on to be the first NHL player to record 500 goals in a career.' 'The '40s also saw an innovation in the game that helped significantly increase scoring: the creation of the center red line. The brainchild of NY Rangers coach Frank Boucher and Boston Bruins coach Art Ross, the red line, which divides the rink in half, was put in place so players could now pass the puck out of their own zone (which had previously been illegal). This helped open up scoring: scoring averages went from 2.5 goals per game in the late '30s to 4.08 gpg in 1944, the first year of the new line. That same season, six NHLers scored 30 or more goals, the first time in NHL history that happened.' 'In 1947, the NHL had another first: their first All-Star game. The exhibition, played between a team of NHL All-Stars and the defending Cup champion Maple Leafs, raised money for the newly created NHL Pension Fund. The All-Stars won 4-3 and the game raised more than $25 thousand ($240 thousand today). In that same season, '46-'47, the NHL increased the regular season from 50 to 60 games. Just three years later, in the '49-'50 season, the number of games would again go up, this time to 70. That number would not change again until expansion hit the league. Also in the 1947 season, Boston Bruins coach Art Ross gave the NHL a new trophy, named for him, to be awarded to the NHL's scoring leader at the end of each season.' 'Mr. Hockey: the '50s:' 'The latter part of the 1940s belonged to the Maple Leafs; since the NHL assumed control of the Stanley Cup in '26, no team had won it more than twice in a row. That changed in the last three years of the '40s, when Toronto won three straight, and four times in five years (winning in '45 and '47-'49). Their opponents in the last two Stanley Cup victories were the Detroit Red Wings, a sign of things to come. In the first year of the new decade, the Red Wings took home the Stanley Cup, and would go on to dominate the first half of the 1950s. Of the first six Stanley Cup finals in the '50s, the Red Wings would win four of them. The Winged Wheelmen were led by Gordie Howe, a brilliant hockey player who began his career in the NHL in the 1946-47 season, and would go on to play professional hockey for 31 more season, spanning four decades. Nicknamed "Mr. Hockey," Howe won six Art Ross trophies, six Hart Trophies and when he retired held the records for goals and points, considered by many to be the greatest hockey player of all time (before Gretzky came along, anyway).' 'Just as the Detroit Red Wings had faced the Maple Leafs twice at the end of the Leaf's string of Stanley Cup wins in the '40s and went on to form their own dynasty, the Montreal Canadiens did the same, facing the Red Wings in '54 and '55, losing both times. However, the rest of the decade belonged to the Habs (their nickname, short for "Les Habitants"). Beginning in 1956, the Canadiens went on a string of five straight Stanley Cup victories, unmatched either before or since. The Canadiens even switched coaches twice during their run, but remained unbeatable for that stretch. Just as the Red Wings were led by Gordie Howe, the Canadiens were led by Maurice Richard and a newcomer, the young (and handsome) hockey star Jean Beliveau.' 'Three innovations that changed the game forever appeared in the 1950s, and two of them actually began in the same year. The first was television. Though televised hockey had actually appeared as far back as 1939, it was an extremely rare occurrence. In 1952, however, as more people began to own televisions, hockey waded into the pool of TV. The first to dip their toes were the Chicago Black Hawks, who decided to broadcast weekend matinee games on Saturdays (not wanting to compete with Saturday night television programs. The Saturday matinees became a staple for the Hawks for years. That same year, a program began in Canada that goes in to this day: Hockey Night in Canada. The first airing was on November 1, 1952, showing a game between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs (beginning in the second period, as Conn Smythe didn't want to show it all). Smythe had sold the rights to Imperial Oil for $100 per game that first year (just $808 today), but after seeing it was a smash success, Smythe sold three years' worth of games for $450 thousand dollars beginning that next year (worth $3.6 million today). ' 'The second innovation (and arguably just as significant) was the invention of the Zamboni. The Zamboni, the ice-smoothing tractor used at ice rinks around the world, was created by Frank Zamboni, who opened an outdoor ice rink in southern California in 1940. Zamboni, with backgrounds in both auto repair and refrigeration, wanted a less time-consuming way to resurface the ice, coming up with the machine that drives over the ice, shaving it, smoothing and squeeging it with clean water and recycling the dirty water for reuse. The first Zamboni used in an NHL game was between, again, Montreal and Toronto in 1952.' 'The last innovation occurred at the very end of the decade. Canadien goaltender Jacques Plante, winner of five Vezina trophies and five Stanley Cups, had been hit in the face by a puck in 1955, sidelining him for five weeks, and again in 1956. After the '56 strike, Plante mentioned in an interview he'd be interested in a facemask of some kind. A Quebec fan sent Plante a plastic facemask that Plante used in practice for the next three years. In '57, a man named Bill Burchmore sent Plante a letter, telling him about a facemask made of fiberglass that could be molded to fit Plante's face that Burchmore had been working with. Together, Plante and Burchmore perfect the design, but it wasn't until 1959 that it finally made its debut in the NHL. Plante's coach, Toe Blake, refused to allow Plante to wear the mask, worried it would distract him. On November 1, after Plante was hit in the face with a slapshot, he refused to go back in unless he could use the facemask. Blake finally agreed, and after the Canadiens went on a 10-game winning streak with Plante wearing the facemask, it became a permanent fixture, both in Montreal and across the league.' 'Canadian (and Canadien) Domination:' 'The 1950s had been primarily controlled by two teams: the Red Wings and the Canadiens. The '60s would be no different, only this time, it was Toronto who shared the decade with Montreal. Of the 10 Stanley Cup series in the decade, all but one were won by a team from Canada. Montreal won five titles, Toronto four and the Chicago Black Hawks won their first Stanley Cup in 23 years when they hoisted the Cup in '61 - and would not do so again for 49 years. Until 1968, only four teams even played in the Stanley Cup finals: Montreal (who won in '60 and '65-'66), Toronto (who won from '62-'64 and in '67), Chicago and Detroit (losers in '61, '63, '64 and '66). Finally, in the last two years of the decade, a new team arrived on the scene, the St. Louis Blues (a new team to the league, as well). However, the Blues could not get past the Canadiens, who finished the decade with back-to-back wins. The Blues were coached by Scotty Bowman, who, when his career was done, would have more Stanley Cup victories than any coach in history with nine (compiled with three different teams, none of them the Blues, who have never won a Stanley Cup).' 'The Maple Leafs, however, enjoyed their success in the '60s without a familiar face at the helm: in 1961, Conn Smythe, now 66 years old, decided to sell his shares of the team to his son. His son immediately sold the team and the arena away. Though Smythe stayed on as chairman of the board until 1964, his days of running the team were over. In 1964, upon his retirement, the league awarded a new trophy at the end of the Stanley Cup finals, the Conn Smythe Trophy, to the player voted most valuable in the playoffs.' 'Expansion:' 'The St. Louis Blues were not the only new hockey team to appear in the late 1960s; 1967 saw the first large-scale expansion in league history, with the NHL adding six teams to its existing six. The existing six teams (the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks) were nicknamed the Original Six, a moniker that has stuck to this day. The expansion was spurred by a league that had formed in the 1950s, the Western Hockey League. The WHL, which began in 1952, focused its attention on California, and experienced early success there. The WHL even intended to establish itself as a major league, competing for the Stanley Cup. They never reached that status, and in 1974 went under. However, their success on the West Coast (in addition to the NHL's desire to cash in on the TV market there) led to NHL expansion.' 'The six new teams were the Los Angeles Kings, California Seals, Minnesota North Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues. The Seals would, in the span of just ten years, change their name to the Oakland Seals, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons (after moving to Cleveland) and then merge with the North Stars. The omission of a Canadian team from the expansion caused considerable ire in Canada, made worse by the addition of St. Louis. Vancouver had been considered a strong candidate for expansion, but Montreal and Toronto reportedly didn't want to share TV revenues. St. Louis hadn't even put in a bid, but Chicago Black Hawks owner Bill Wirtz owned a stadium in St. Louis, and therefore supported putting a team there. The Blues were easily the most successful expansion team early on, making three straight Stanley Cup finals.' 'The addition of the six new teams also divided the league for the first time. Previously, the league had only one division; now that six more teams were added, the league split into two divisions, the East and West. With expansion also came an increase in the number of regular season games, which went up to 74 in the 1967-68 season. Just one year later, they increased to 76. New to the divisions were awards for regular-season triumph: the winner of the East Division received the Prince of Wales Trophy. The winner of the West got the Clarence Campbell Bowl, named for a former president of the NHL.' 'Ups and Downs: the 1970s:' 'The '70s were a tumultuous time for hockey in North America. In the '70s, seven different professional leagues closed down operations. The Western, Eastern, North American, Pacific, Southern and Northeastern Hockey Leagues all closed up shop, as did the World Hockey Association. Each league was either set up as a rival to the NHL or as a minor pro league. The World Hockey Association, however, had a far greater impact on the league than any other. The WHA, which began operations in 1972, was mostly made up of teams from cities that had been rejected by the NHL for being too small-market: the New England Whalers, Alberta Oilers, Houston Aeros, Calgary Broncos, Ottawa Nationals and Quebec Nordiques. The new league received a boon when they successfully challenged the NHL's reserve clause, which allowed NHLers to move to the WHA. The most high profile of these defections was that of Bobby Hull, the Black Hawks star who signed with the Winnipeg Jets of the WHA for a then-record ten year, $2.75 million deal (worth $12.8 million today). Another notable name to join the WHA was Gordie Howe. Howe had retired from the NHL in 1971, but returned with the Houston Aeros in 1973 to play on a line with his two sons. Howe tallied 100 points in his first year back (at age 46), and would play six seasons in the WHA. The WHA also began recruiting European players, something the NHL had not yet done, believing European hockey players to be inferior to North American players. In 1979, the WHA folded, but not before agreeing to a merger with the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers (whose name had been changed from Alberta to Edmonton), the Winnipeg Jets, the Quebec Nordiques and Hartford (nee New England) Whalers all joined the NHL. All four teams still play in the NHL, though only one (the Oilers) still play in the city in which they originated. The WHA also helped end the reserve clause, raise player salaries and give credence to Canadian teams (who didn't happen to be located in Montreal or Toronto). ' 'The four WHA teams were not the only ones to join the NHL in the '70s. In 1970, the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks joined the league, in '72 the Atlanta Flames and New York Islanders joined the fold and in 1974, the Kansas City Scouts and Washington Capitals were added. Each of those franchises still exists, though some have moved/changed their name, including the Scouts, who moved to Denver just two years after they came into the league and became the Rockies.' 'The increase in the number of teams also altered the landscape of the NHL's number of games played and divisions. In 1970, the games had increased to 78 in the regular season, and in '74, they went up further, to 80. They would remain at that number for almost 20 years. Additionally, no longer would teams play in the East and West divisions; now, the NHL was divided into two conferences, with two divisions in each. The Prince of Wales Conference, with the Norris and Adams divisions, and the Campbell Conference, with the Smythe and Patrick divisions made up the new NHL. The conferences got their names from the trophies awarded to their regular-season winners. The divisions were named for significant figures in hockey: James Norris was the former owner of the Red Wings, while Jack Adams was the former coach and manager of the Wings (the Adams trophy was also introduced that year, awarded to the league's top coach). The Smythe division was named for Conn Smythe, and the Patrick division for Lester.' ' The '70s also saw the first Summit Series played, a matchup of a Canadian national team (made up of NHL stars) and the Soviet Union national squad. Helped along by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, the Summit Series was a worldwide event, with all eyes of the hockey world turned on the eight-game series. The Canadian public (and most of the press and players) expected to win easily. Though they won, it was not easy, as the Soviets proved to be an incredibly fierce opponent. However, it would be years before a Soviet hockey player laced up skates in the NHL.' 'Also in the '70s, Bobby Orr came to the forefront of the sport. Orr, a young defenseman playing for the Boston Bruins, helped lead the Bruins to their first Stanley Cup title since 1941 when, in 1970, he won the Art Ross Trophy, the Hart Trophy, the Conn Smythe Trophy and the Norris Trophy. No other player in history has even won all those awards in the same year. The Norris Trophy had been give to the NHL in 1953 to recognize the late James Norris, awarded annually to the player considered the best defenseman. Orr's 1970 win was his third, and he would go on to win five more, winning it an unmatched eight times (all in a row). No player before or since has accomplished that feat. Orr also collected three Hart Trophies in his career, the last defenseman to win the award until Chris Pronger did it almost 30 years later. Orr is credited with revolutionizing the defense position, making it a more offensive position than it had ever truly been.' 'International Hockey:' 'For years, the balance of power in hockey resided in North America. European teams simply did not have the talent to compete. However, as the WHA showed by recruiting European players and as the Soviets showed in the Summit Series, the rest of the international hockey world was finally catching up (with the rest of the hockey world being essentially Europe). The European game developed into a different entity than the North American game, emphasizing speed and skill with less focus on physicality. While North American hockey liked speed and skill just fine, they also loved their bruisers, and Europe didn't play that style very much.' 'In international hockey tournaments (both the World Championships and the Olympics), the Soviets ruled, though this was helped greatly by the fact that both the World Championships and Olympics were played by amateurs and not NHLers. Still, no one could deny the Soviet might; almost all of the Soviet stars of the '70s and '80s could (and should) have played in the NHL, but were barred from doing so by the Iron Curtain. In particular, Soviet goaltender Vladislav Tretiak was considered by most to be the greatest goaltender in the world (and is still thought of that way in many circles). Their international dominance - from 1956 to 1988, the Soviet Union won seven out of a possible nine gold medals - is a major part of what made the 1980 Olympic games such a surprise. The United States, made up of a group of college players, beat the Soviets in one of the greatest upsets in sports history, 4-3, in the semifinal match of the tournament. The U.S. went on to beat Finland in the gold medal game. ' 'In the '90s and '00s, international teams started using their professionals to play, and in 2002, Canada won its first Olympic gold medal in 50 years, beating the U.S. in the gold medal game. Eight years later, in the Olympic games in Vancouver, Canada succeeded on home ice, winning another gold medal - again, beating the U.S. in the final. In the last fifty years, only five teams have won gold medals: the Soviet Union (and, in 1992, the "Unified Team," a squad made up of the former Soviet republics and Russia), Canada, the U.S., the Czech Republic and Sweden.' 'The Great One: The '80s:' 'The 1980's marked the first decade since the '50s that the NHL did not add a single franchise, though the Atlanta Flames moved to Calgary (where they still reside) in 1980 and the Rockies moved to New Jersey to become the Devils (where they remain to this day) in 1982. 1980 also saw the end of an era: Gordie Howe, who had moved from the Houston Aeros to the New England Whalers two years before the WHA merged into the NHL, played one season with the Whalers (in their new location, Hartford), retiring for the final time after the season. At 52 years old, Howe led the Whalers in scoring for the vast majority of the season, finishing with 41 points and playing in all 80 games.' 'Early in 1981, after two years with the new WHA teams, the NHL realigned itself. Although they kept the conference and divisional names, the conferences and divisions themselves were reorganized geographically: previously, the Wales and Campbell conferences (which had been, respectively, the East and West Divisions) were a mish-mash of east and west teams. Now, the Wales Conference was made up of teams entirely from the eastern parts of the U.S. and Canada, while the Campbell Conference was made up of teams from the west and Midwest. The playoffs were also redone: teams now competed with teams in their own division in the division semi-finals and finals, then advancing to the conference finals before reaching the Stanley Cup finals. Additionally, the Prince of Wales trophy and Campbell Cup were now awarded to the team who won their conference in the playoffs.' 'But perhaps the biggest addition of the 1980s was two players who came over from the WHA with the Edmonton Oilers: Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky. Messier, considered one of the all-time great captains of the game, ended his career with six Stanley Cup victories (including five with the Oilers in the '80s and 1990's ) and would probably have finished with a large number of NHL records if not for Gretzky. Wayne Gretzky, nicknamed "The Great One," ended his career considered the greatest hockey player of all time. He won the Art Ross trophy an unmatched ten times, including seven in a row in the '80s, won the Conn Smythe twice, won the Hart Trophy nine times, including eight in a row (only one other player won a Hart Trophy in the 1980s: Mario Lemieux) and won the Lady Byng five times. To this day, Gretzky holds or shares 61 different NHL records, from the regular season, playoffs and All-Star game, including career points, goals and assists. Messier is second to Gretzky in many of those records.' 'However, before Gretzky and Messier's Oilers could dominate in the later half of the decade, the New York Islanders had something to say first. Following the Canadiens' four-peat to close out the '70s, the Isles opened up the 1980s with four straight Stanley Cup championships, coached by Al Arbour (who, ironically, won his only Adams award the year before the Islanders went on their run). The Islanders streak ended when they lost in the Stanley Cup finals to Edmonton in 1984. The Oilers would win back-to-back titles twice in the decade, their string of four Stanley Cup victories interrupted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1986. The '80s also marked the end of long-lasting dynasties in the NHL; in the two decades since, no team has won more than two consecutive Stanley Cups.' 'The Oilers success, however, clearly did not rest solely on Wayne Gretzky; theirs was a complete team, from Messier to winger Jarri Kuri, from defenseman Paul Coffey to goaltender Grant Fuhr, all of them Hall-of-Famers. Still, a shockwave was sent through the hockey world when, on August 9, 1988, Gretzky was traded from the Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings. Many blamed penny-pinching Oilers owner Peter Pocklington for Gretzky's departure, while others also pointed fingers at Gretzky's wife, the Los Angeles native Janet Jones. Whatever the reason, Gretzky's trade stunned both Oilers fans and hockey followers across the globe. While the Oilers would go on to win one more Stanley Cup, however (in 1990), Gretzky would never win another.' 'Labor Unrest and Further Expansion:' 'The 1990s were yet another decade of great change in the NHL. When the '90s began, there were 21 teams in the NHL. When the calendar changed to the year 2000, there were 30. Two sets of expansion created a larger league than ever before; the first set began in 1991, when the San Jose Sharks joined the league. The next year the Tampa Bay Lightning were added along with the Ottawa Senators (with no connection to the old Senators other than the name). The following year, the Florida Panthers and Anaheim Mighty Ducks brought the NHL's total to 26. The Mighty Ducks inclusion was a source of great contention, particularly among hockey purists. The Ducks, owned by the Disney Corporation, were named after a team of children from a 1992 Disney film. Hockey fans thought this embarrassing; despite their objections, the Ducks stayed around, though the team was later sold, and their named changed from the Mighty Ducks to just the Ducks - it was only after this change that the team finally won a Stanley Cup.' 'The second wave of expansion occurred at the close of the decade. In 1998, hockey came to Nashville in the form of the Predators; a year later, the Thrashers brought hockey back to Atlanta. Finally, the 2000-01 season began with two new teams: the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. Of the nine teams that were added to the NHL lists in the '90s, only two have won the Stanley Cup finals: the Ducks and the Tampa Bay Lightning.' 'In addition to adding teams, the NHL moved several teams around in the 1990s. .The Minnesota North Stars packed up and moved to Dallas in 1993, becoming the Dallas Stars. In 1995, the Quebec Nordiques headed southwest, making their home in Denver and calling themselves the Colorado Avalanche. The Winnipeg Jets also left Canada, moving to Phoenix and renaming themselves the Coyotes in 1996, while in '97, the Whalers abandoned Hartford and relocated to North Carolina, rebranding themselves the Carolina Hurricanes.' 'However, as the league enjoyed unprecedented expansion in the '90s, it also suffered through its first significant labor disruptions. The first came in 1992 , when, after new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) could not be reached, the players announced, on April 1, that they would go on strike, the first league-wide player strike in NHL history. It would last ten days, as an agreement was signed on April 10. Of the 30 remaining regular season games, 11 were played. The playoffs were not interrupted. The second, and more serious disruption, came just two years later. In 1993, the CBA that had been negotiated in '92 expired, and the entire 1993-94 season was played under the expired CBA. On October 11, after months and months of fruitless negotiating, the owners announced a lockout. This would not last a short time; the lockout lasted over 90 days, with the owners and player's association finally reaching an agreement on January 11. The season began on January 20, lasting only 48 days.' 'While the '80s belonged to Gretzky, the early '90s belonged to Mario Lemieux. Lemieux had been the Pittsburgh Penguins' first round pick in 1984, and as the '80s wound down and the '90s started up, "Super Mario" came into his own, winning three Hart Trophies, winning the Art Ross Trophy six times and winning the Conn Smythe trophy in both of the Penguins' Stanley Cup finals appearances (which they won both times). In the minds of many, Lemieux's talent was second only to Gretzky's.' 'The other star of the '90s was undoubtedly Patrick Roy. The goaltender began playing for Montreal in the mid-'80s, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy his rookie year, 1986. He would go on to win two more, though one was not for the Canadiens. In the middle of the 1995-96, Roy was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, and that spring backstopped them to a Stanley Cup championship. He would win a second with the Avs in 2001, winning his third and final Conn Smythe. He also won three Vezina trophies, all while with Montreal. When he retired, Roy held almost several major goaltending records and was considered by many to be the best of all time. Since then, he has lost some of those records to a new challenger to the throne of greatest goalie of all time, Martin Brodeur.' 'Hockey's Darkest Days:' 'As the new millennium dawned, hockey's fortunes appeared bright. They had finally reached a level of stability - no new teams were added or moved in the entire decade, while only one team changed its name (the Mighty Ducks to the Ducks). Parity had reached the NHL as well: only two teams won multiple titles in the 2000s, the Devils and the Red Wings, and those victories were three and six years apart, respectively. Several teams made or won the Finals for the first time, including the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators, the Ducks and the Lightning. However, the middle of the decade saw a dark cloud descend on the sport.' 'Leading up to the 2004-05 season, the CBA had expired, and negotiations between the league (led by Commissioner Gary Bettman) and the NHLPA hinged primarily on the issue of a salary cap. Contracts had been going up and up, and with no kind of cap, there was no end in sight. The players stood firm, refusing to back down, and on September 13, 2004, the owners imposed the second lockout in history. This one, however, would be far more damaging than the first. This lockout lasted 310 days, causing the cancellation of the entire 2004-05 season and playoffs, the first time the Stanley Cup had been cancelled since 1919, when the flu epidemic shut it down. When the lockout finally ended in July of 2005, severe damage had been done. Only in the last few years has the NHL finally been able to recover somewhat from the lockout, in attendance, TV ratings and revenue.' 'Out of the lockout, the NHL got itself a hard salary cap (including significant pay cuts for its players). The NHL also, in an attempt to win back fans (and perhaps gain new ones) also changed some of its rules, opening up the ice (by shrinking the neutral zone), prohibiting contact in the neutral zone and introducing "touch-up offsides," all in an attempt to increase scoring.' 'Hockey Today:' 'As the NHL and professional hockey enters the next decade, it is in a far better place. Its new stars, including Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, are major figures in the sports world. The Detroit Red Wings returned to dominance in the late part of the decade, winning the 2008 Stanley Cup. In fact, the 2008 and 2009 Finals included both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Red Wings, with the Wings winning the first matchup and the Penguins the second, the first time since '83-'84 that's happened, and only the fourth time in history. The next season, the most recent Stanley Cup finals, the Chicago Blackhawks captured their first Cup victory since 1961. Interestingly, winger Marian Hossa, one of the major NHLers of the 2000s, played in all three Stanley Cup finals from 2008 to 2010 - each for a different team, the first time in NHL history that has occurred. Hossa played with the Penguins when they lost in 2008, played for the Red Wings when they lost in 2009, and finally took home the title with the Blackhawks in 2010.' 'With the NHL finally starting to recover, they are starting to see TV ratings and revenues pick up. However, another CBA expiration is looming, and if the NHL fails to learn from its mistakes of the mid-2000s, it could spell doom for the sport. Time will tell.' 'Total NHL edited by Dan Diamond (ISBN: 9781572436042)' 'Hockey: A People's History by Michael McKinley (ISBN: 9780771057694)' 'Hockey: Professional Sports Team Histories edited by Michael L. LaBlanc (ISBN: 9780810388626)' 'Hockey!: The Story of the World's Fastest Sport by Richard Beddoes, Stan Fischler and Ira Gitler' 'Olympic Hockey: 'http://www.olympic.org/en/content/Sports/All-Sports/Ice-Hockey/ 'USA Today Hockey Salaries: ' http://content.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/salaries/default.aspx 'NHL Trophies: 'http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=24934 'NHL Stanley Cup Finalists and Winners: 'http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=25426 'Gordie Howe: 'http://www.mrandmrshockey.com/HistoryStats.php 'ESPN bio of Gordie Howe: 'http://espn.go.com/classic/biography/s/Howe_Gordie.html 'Hockey Hall of Fame: ' http://www.hhof.com/ 'Wayne Gretzky: 'http://www.gretzky.com/hockey/nhl_records.php	Ice hockey
What is the Strait between Sicily and mainland Italy?	Trailblazer Rossi to receive Lester Patrick Trophy \| NHL.com Trailblazer Rossi to receive Lester Patrick Trophy Trailblazer Rossi to receive Lester Patrick Trophy by Mike G. Morreale / NHL.com After nearly five decades spent playing a significant role in the growth of hockey across the United States, it's easy to see why the sport has had such a profound effect on the everyday life of Tony Rossi. "When life is over, I would hate to have a tombstone that said, 'He built a couple of nice buildings,' " Rossi told NHL.com. Rossi: "Future bright for U.S. hockey" Throughout his 40-plus years of volunteer service to USA Hockey, Tony Rossi has witnessed his share of great moments and miraculous finishes. In a recent interview with NHL.com, Rossi was asked to pinpoint that moment he considered hockey in America to be at an all-time high in popularity. "I think it's been recently, really," Rossi told NHL.com. "That 1980 gold medal was something, but it was a miracle." Rossi then recalled the meetings that took place prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, when talk turned to winning a gold medal instead of just simply medaling. "When we first started having our GM meetings, we had (Brian) Burke leading the team and he said 'We're going after the gold,' " Rossi said. "You sat there and said to yourself, that's a real longshot, but you targeted everything and, all of sudden, you're in OT in the gold medal game. So we came pretty darn close." The U.S. dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to Team Canada in the gold medal game on Feb. 28, 2010. "I'm not going to sit here and tell someone we've got as much depth as the Canadians; we don't have the depth and that's probably our biggest issue right now," Rossi said. "But you don't play with 100 guys in those games either. It's just the 20 you got there and our 20 match up pretty well. You look and see some of the great American players today and go through the list, they are good players. Every year, it seems that there are two more. Whether we'll ever be on a total par in terms of depth, I don't know, but it's certainly looking good." Rossi then recalled how well his two grandsons, Anthony and Ryan Walsh , performed in a recent hockey tournament in Canada. "My grandkids played in Toronto and they didn't get their butt kicked, and my oldest grandson won a tournament up there," he said. "They did well ... they were right up to par." -- Mike G. Morreale Rossi is referring to the fact he also happens to be president of RMK Management Corporation, a Chicago-based real estate company which manages 23 rental properties totaling more than 8,000 units throughout the Midwest. Despite his full plate of real estate obligations, Rossi has always kept hockey near the top of his to-do list. His volunteer efforts haven't gone unnoticed, either, as Wednesday he'll be awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to U.S. hockey at the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minn. "It was a surprise because you just go along doing what you do in life and, all of a sudden after all these years, you get a call from the Commissioner and he says you'll be awarded the Lester Patrick ," Rossi, 70, said. "I've been to a number of these dinners and presentations for Ron DeGregorio and Art Berglund and you just never think of yourself in that category. But you realize you're getting to that age where you start to pick up an honor or two here or there." Rossi's contributions have left a lasting impression, not only on the current game in the U.S. but also on everyone with which he has come in contact. "Tony is a strong leader and smart in terms of not only his ability to understand the passionate hockey fan and parent, but with how to move the organization along with his strong business intelligence," USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio told NHL.com. "You need to have resources, and Tony was very important to moving USA Hockey out from the difficult period, to where we are now." Rossi played a major role in helping transform the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois into one of the strongest associations in the country. The 2011 Under-18 National Team Development Program has 23 players representing nine different states, but Illinois leads the way with five players on the roster, followed by Massachusetts and Michigan each with four. "Tony had a way to do the right things not only for the children, but in terms of the long-term growth of the game not only in Illinois, but throughout the United States," DeGregorio said. "There are always delayed rewards in organizations and it took time for the results to come through in Illinois, but it started with Tony and with the people around him." Rossi’s contributions date back to the 1970s, when he started a local hockey club for kids after seeing how involved his children were in the sport. "You have to push the sport ... it's a great sport but it's not America's national pastime," Rossi said. "I just think you have to make it attractive for kids. Show them that kids of all shapes and sizes can play and have fun, but it isn't going to happen by accident. "The other thing that's been really helpful is the influence of the local NHL teams. When clubs are aggressive in their marketing, it shows up in the numbers immediately. If you walk into a food store in Illinois now, little kids are wearing Blackhawks' shirts, something you didn't see 10 years ago." Rossi, who currently serves as USA Hockey's vice president and international council chair, was also elected to the International Ice Hockey Federation Council in 2008. He previously served on the USA Hockey Board of Directors (1983) and as director from the Central District until 1988. Rossi was elected to the USA Hockey Executive Committee and was secretary from 1989-95. From 1995 through 2003, Rossi served as USA Hockey's treasurer. "You wouldn't volunteer this much time unless you love doing what you're doing," Rossi said. "It's just such a different outlet for me. Sometimes, the pressure in real estate can become a little intense, financially. Hockey has always been a good outlet and therapeutic in some ways." "Tony had a way to do the right things not only for the children, but in terms of the long-term growth of the game not only in Illinois, but throughout the United States. There are always delayed rewards in organizations and it took time for the results to come through in Illinois, but it started with Tony and with the people around him." -- USA Hockey president Ron DeGregorio on Rossi Rossi said he's currently in negotiations to get a 42-story building off the ground in downtown Chicago, but that "once the project gets financed and there's equipment on site, it begins rolling a little easier." He usually dedicates three months during a year to hockey. When asked his thoughts on the offseason decisions made by a few players who had originally committed to various colleges throughout the country but ultimately opted for the Canadian Hockey League, Rossi expressed some disappointment. "What's disappointing to me is, I think some of the kids never really had any intention of going to that college and that's what is really frustrating," Rossi said. "Everybody has their right of choice and I know they're all trying to do whatever will help increase their own worth, but you sure wish the commitment would be sincere. Sometimes, I know the facts and circumstances will force change, but the fact you're seeing so many, it's tough." Follow Mike Morreale on Twitter at: @mike_morreale	i don't know
The Latin phrase 'Ecce Homo' means Behold the what?	Ecce homo - definition of ecce homo by The Free Dictionary Ecce homo - definition of ecce homo by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ecce+homo Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . ec·ce ho·mo (ĕk′sē hō′mō, ĕk′ĕ) n. A depiction of Jesus wearing the crown of thorns. [From Late Latin ecce homō, behold the man : Latin ecce, behold + Latin homō, man.] Ecce Homo (Ecclesiastical Terms) a picture or sculpture of Christ crowned with thorns [Latin: behold the man, the words of Pontius Pilate to Christ's accusers (John 19:5)] ec•ce ho•mo (ˈɛk si ˈhoʊ moʊ, ˈɛk eɪ) n. a representation in art of Christ crowned with thorns. [< Late Latin: “behold the man,” Pilate's words on presenting Christ to his accusers (John 19:5)] ecce homo A Latin phrase meaning behold the man, used to mean a representation of Christ crowned with thorns. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: ecce homo - a representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: representation References in periodicals archive ? 2) Somewhat overcritical of his German contemporaries, Nietzsche describes in his provocative autobiography Ecce Homo (written in the Fall of 1888) the reception of his works as follows: "uberall sonst habe ich Leser--lauter ansgesuchte Intelligenzen, bewahrte, in hohen Stellungen and Pflichten erzogene Charaktere; ich habe sogar wirkliche Genies unter meinen Lesern. Lost highway: unveiling cinema's Yellow Brick Road announced today the sale of two of its latest documentary series Ecce Homo and The Greatest Journeys on Earth to seventy countries. Coscient Group: Ecce Homo and The Greatest Journeys on Earth, Two Documentary Series Produced by Coscient Group, Sold to 70 Countries This year's Homotopia programme runs from November 3-14 and features the return of Polari, London's award-winning LGBT literary salon, hosted by Paul Burston and with guest authors and performers (November 4); The Butch Monologues (November 6); Ecce Homo - cabaret with Naughty Nickers (November 5-7), and a chance to join The Paying Guests author Sarah Waters 'In Conversation' on November 13.	Man
What political first lady appeared in Woody Allen's 2011 film Midnight in Paris?	Homo \| Define Homo at Dictionary.com homo noun, plural homos. Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive. 1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a homosexual, especially a male homosexual. Origin of homo noun 1. (italics) the genus of bipedal primates that includes modern humans and several extinct forms, distinguished by their large brains and a dependence upon tools. a member of the genus Homo. the species Homo sapiens or one of its members. Origin Expand 1590-1600; < Latin homō man; OL hemō the earthly one (see humus ); akin to Latin hūmānus human ; cognate with Old English guma, Old Irish duine, Welsh dyn man, Lithuanian žmónės men homo- 1. a combining form appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “same” (homology); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (homomorphic). Expand	i don't know
The LEAF Award (as at 2011, fully the Emirates Glass LEAF Award) is a prize awarded for what?	2011 Leaf Award goes to OBR of Italy \| Floornature 2011 Leaf Award goes to OBR of Italy Section: News The housing development in Milano-Fiori by the architects of OBR has won the 2011 Leaf Award in The Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2011. Other photos... The closing ceremony in the 2011 Leaf Awards - The Emirates Glass LEAF Awards 2011, the ninth edition of the prestigious international award for works representing landmarks for the international architecture community, was held in London on September 16. Architects who have won Leaf Awards in the past include Zaha Hadid, David Chipperfield, Steven Holl and more. The overall winner in 2011 was an Italian project: the housing development in Milano-Fiori, Assago, by OBR with Buro Happold Ltd and Favero & Milan Ingegneria S.p.A. for the Cabassi Group. The project was awarded the overall first prize and also won in the category "Residential Building of the Year Award - Multiple Occupancy". The international panel of judges particularly appreciated the symbiosis between architecture and landscape revealed by the presence of bioclimatic greenhouses, a characteristic element of the project and of OBR's architecture in general. Completed in 2010 after a long process of planning that began when the studio won a competition held in 2005, OBR's project may already be familiar to Floornature readers as it was presented in the itinerary "Architecture and sustainability: construction technologies presented by Alessandro Trivelli", put together as part of the Architectural Itineraries in Milan project of the P.P.C. Order of Architects of the Province of Milan. (Agnese Bifulco)	Architecture
Medicine, crystal and stress are all very different types of what?	LEAF Awards 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award - e-architect Home > Awards > LEAF Awards 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award LEAF Awards 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Published by Isabelle Lomholt updated on May 7, 2016 LEAF Awards in London 2016, UK Architecture Event, Projects, Designs, Buildings LEAF Awards 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Architectural Event in October, London, England: UK Ceremony 14 Apr 2016 LEAF International Announces Santiago Calatrava as Recipient of 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Award Ceremony to take place in London on October 14 LEAF International announced today that Santiago Calatrava, esteemed architect, engineer and sculptor, is the recipient of the LEAF Award’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. The accolade, judged by a panel of esteemed industry experts from all over the world, recognizes architects who have made outstanding, lasting contributions to the field and have transformed the built environment. “LEAF is honored to recognize Santiago Calatrava for his unique vision and ability to transform cities through impactful design. From New York to Rio to Doha, Mr. Calatrava has crafted spaces that are both visually striking and forward-thinking. His work, both iconic and inspirational, has left an indelible mark on the discipline.” In awarding the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Calatrava, LEAF International has recognized his breadth of work, which ranges from houses of worship and museums to transportation hubs and bridges. LEAF International highlighted Mr. Calatrava’s accomplishments and works in progress over the past three years, including the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, the Innovation, Science and Technology Building at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, Florida and the Shard Crossing in Doha, Qatar, as particularly impactful. LEAF International will honor Mr. Calatrava at a ceremony on October 14, as part of its annual conference, taking place in London this year. Previous winners of LEAF International’s Lifetime Achievement Award include Moshe Safdie (2015), Sir Peter Hall (2014) and Daniel Libeskind (2012). Past winners at the LEAF awards have also included Aedas, Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Battersea Power Station, Coop Himmelblau, Karim Rashid, Henning Larsen Architects, Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP, MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO, Nikken Design, Popolous, Rockwell Group,SOM, Steven Holl Architects,StudioMK27, Zaha Hadid Architects and others. About Santiago Calatrava Santiago Calatrava is an architect, engineer and sculptor. Among his many international architectural projects, his most recent are the World Trade Center Transportation Hub and St. Nicholas Church in New York, as well as the Margaret McDermott Bridge in Dallas, Texas. In November 2015, The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design awarded Mr. Calatrava the 2015 European Prize for Architecture. In August 2015, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat awarded his Turning Torso in Malmö, Sweden the 10 Year Award. About LEAF International Now in its 16th year, LEAF International is an annual conference where international architects, contractors, developers, engineers and designers connect with suppliers of the latest developments in design and technology. Every year, the conference cumulates in the annual LEAF Awards. The LEAF Awards, founded in 2001, acknowledge projects and experts at the forefront of architecture, design and development. This year’s awards ceremony is taking place on October 14 in London. LEAF Awards 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award information / images from LEAF To see all listed projects on a single map please follow this link . LEAF Awards Review for 2011 Overall winner for 2011	i don't know
What is the informal term for a bullet with a hollowed tip so as to increase spread and damage on impact?	Glossary of shooting terms Glossary of target shooting terms .177 (4.5 mm) ... The standard airgun calibre for international target shooting: Note that .22 airgun is not used at all for competitions shot to ISSF standards. Pellet diameter is nominally 4.5 mm, with a range of sizes in .01 mm steps to allow exact matching to specific guns for best accuracy. This is not a calibre for home bullet making as the necessary precision is too great to be achieved relatively cheaply. .22 ... A rimfire calibre, much used in target shooting and often synonymous with the term, Small-bore. It is used in International competitions over both 25 and 50 metres outdoors and 25 metres indoors. Within the UK it is shot over 25 yards indoors and 100 outdoors. It can be shot with reasonable accuracy out to 200 yards, but beyond this distance most sights do not have enough vertical adjustment to allow for longer range shooting. This is not a reloadable round. Normal diameter is .224 inch with a 40 grain unjacketed lead bullet. .22 Long ... An old round, not much used today. It has the case of the .22 Long Rifle with a 29 grain bullet. .22 Long Rifle ... The standard .22 rimfire cartridge for target rifle and pistol use. It can be loaded to supersonic muzzle velocities with light bullets, but for target shooting it is usually just subsonic with a 40 grain bullet. .22 Short ... Only used these days as a target shooting round for timed fire pistol competitions. The case is shorter than the Long and it is fitted with a 29 grain bullet. .223 (5.56 mm) ... The standard NATO small arms calibre, not used very much in the UK for long range outdoor target shooting. It is a centre fire cartridge and can be reloaded. Normal bullet diameter is .224 inch and weights range from 40 to 70 grain, with the heavier being favoured for long ranges. .38/357 ... The most popular cartridge for reloading in the UK. The two dimensions are used to distinguish between the older, low powered .38 and the Smith & Wesson uploaded .357 Magnum, introduced in 1935. The .357 cartridge case is .135 inch longer than the .38 case so as to distinguish between the two. The nominal bullet diameter of both is .357 inch and the standard bullet weights are 148 or 158 grains. 7.62 (or, 762 or, .308) ... 7.62 mm, or .308 inch is the NATO standard machine gun cartridge calibre and much used in the UK for Full-bore rifle shooting outdoors at ranges up to 1200 yards. It is a centre fire cartridge and is often reloaded. Bullets are .308 inch diameter and range from about 110 to 200 grains, with those in the 150-160 grain bracket being the most common. 9 mm ... A centre fire calibre, much used by the military in both handguns and sub-machine guns. Not much used in the past as a target round as it is not easy to download and maintain functionality in semi-automatic guns. This is less of a problem today since the ban on such guns in the UK. Even so it does not have much of a following, due possibly to its relatively short range, even in carbines. The actual bullet diameter in Imperial units is .354 inch and normally the bullets although a bit on the light side at 115 grains can also be fired from .38/357 guns. .41 Magnum ... A centre fire pistol calibre, not much used in the UK. It has a higher velocity than the .44 magnum with lighter recoil, it was introduced by Remington in 1964. Bullet diameter is .410 inch and typical weights are 180 or 200 grains. .44 Magnum ... Introduced in 1956 by Remington, probably the most widely known high powered pistol cartridge, thanks to films such as "Dirty Harry". It is a centre fire cartridge, easily reloaded and accurate at quite long ranges (up to about 300 yards, especially in a carbine). Bullet diameter is .429 inch and an average weight is 240 grains. .45 ACP ... Made famous by the gun that fired it, the M1911 Colt self-loading pistol (and also the 'Tommy Gun', or Thompson Sub-Machine Gun). It is a centre fire cartridge which itself is quite accurate at short ranges (up to 100 yards), but was originally intended for military use rather than target shooting. It is not a 'Magnum' round. Bullet diameter is normally .451 inch and average weight 230 grains. ACP ... Automatic Colt Pistol. Accidental discharge (AD) ... Sometimes called an, 'unintentional discharge'. Any firing of a gun which is not deliberate. Action ... The mechanism of a gun by which it is loaded, locked, fired and unloaded. Aim ... The process of aligning the gun with the target, usually by means of the sights. Aiming Mark ... That part of the target which is used to align the sights onto the target. Usually, but not always the aiming mark is a black disk in the centre of the target sheet. Aiming picture ... The appearance of both sights and target when they are correctly aligned. See also, sighting picture. Airgun ... A loose term applied to any rifle or pistol that uses some form of compressed gas as the propellant. Air rifles generating over 12 ft/lb of muzzle energy and Air Pistols over 6 ft/lb are classed as firearms and must be held on a Firearms Certificate in the UK. Ammunition ... The name given to the 'fuel' used by all types of gun. It must be realised that 'bullet', 'round', 'cartridge', 'nature', 'pellet' and 'projectile' are all parts of the make-up of ammunition. See the individual entries below for more information. Anti-splash Curtains ... Curtains made of a rubber compound (in the UK the material is often called by its trade name of, Linatex) and hung in front of the Bullet Catcher (see below) so as to stop any back-splash from the bullets when they break up on impact. Aperture Sights ... The standard type of sights used on air rifles and .22 rifles for target shooting. The sights consist of a rear unit with a small hole in it which is used to centralise the eye. A fore sight containing a ring, in the centre of which the (round) aiming mark is placed. Are you ready? ... The question asked of competitors in timed fire events just before the timing commences. Automatic ... A somewhat misleading term used to describe a semi-automatic pistol. A semi automatic is a self-loading gun which fires one shot for each pull of the trigger. A full automatic is a machine gun, i.e. a gun which continues to fire once the trigger is pulled. Ball ... Either a standard cylindrical bullet (see below) or literally a round ball which is often used in Black powder guns, especially smoothbores. Ballistic coefficient (BC) ... A measure of a given projectile's ability to overcome air resistance in flight when compared to a standard projectile used to calculate ballistic tables. The BC will always be less than 1 and the higher the number the better. For example a BC of .39 is better than one of .142, especially as the range increases. Ballistics ... The study of what happens to a fired projectile. The study is divided into, internal, external and terminal ballistics. For target shooting purposes it is the first two which are important. Barrel ... That part of a gun along which the bullet or pellet(s) travel when fired, it is usually but not always circular in cross-section. Barrel length ... Normally this is the distance from the muzzle to the chamber and it includes the chamber itself. This measurement does not include accessories or barrel extensions like flash suppressers or muzzle brakes. The barrel length of a revolver is the distance from the muzzle to the breech end immediately in front of the cylinder, it does not include the cylinder itself. BB ... 1) Round ball Airgun projectile of .175 inch diameter, much used in the USA for casual 'plinking' and seldom encountered in the UK. 2) A round shotgun cartridge projectile of .181 inch diameter. BB Cap ... Bulleted Breech Cap, an almost obsolete .22 rimfire cartridge, usually powered by the primer alone and firing a very light bullet. It is physically much shorter than a .22 short rimfire round. Bench Rest ... a) A form of shooting done with the gun supported in some way, either partly or wholly, on a 'bench' rather than solely by the marksman. b) A device for testing the accuracy of guns and ammunition: see Machine Rest below. Berdan .. A centre-fire primer system developed by Hiram Berdan (an American) in 1858. It is characterised by having multiple flash holes and an integral anvil in the case. By one of those curiosities of fate, the Berdan system is used by the British armed forces and the Boxer system (by a Briton, Edward Boxer) by the Americans. Berdan cases are not as easy as Boxer cases to reload, due to the multiple, non central flash holes making removal of the fired primer more difficult: see below for Boxer Bipod ... A twin legged support for a rifle, musket or carbine, usually fixed at the end of the stock away from the shooter and now illegal for competition use under ISSF rules. Black-Powder (BP) ... Gunpowder used to operate muzzle loading guns. BP is classed in the UK as an explosive not a propellant and so an explosives licence , which is issued at no cost on application, is needed to both buy and store it. Although it is not normally called, 'smoky powder', it is notorious for the clouds of grey-white fog that it produces on being fired. This can be a real problem on indoor ranges unless equipped with adequate ventilation. See the entry for smokeless powder below. The basic ingredients are saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal (carbon) and sulphur: see Gunpowder below. Blank ... A cartridge loaded without a bullet. On firing it produces the usual loud 'bang' but with little danger to life. Note a) 'Blanks' are not to be considered as being 'safe' as close to the body the blast of hot gas and wads from the muzzle are distinctly dangerous. Note b) Some blanks do in fact have a bullet, usually made of either wood, or more usually these days, wax. This is so that automatic and semi-automatic weapons can function normally when shooting such ammunition. These blanks can kill, especially at close range. Blow-back ... The method of operating low-powered semi-automatic guns. The bolt is literally 'blown' open by the cartridge when the gun is fired. It is normally used for .22 rimfire ammunition only, as any more powerful cartridge would require either an excessively heavy bolt and / or a very strong spring to keep the breech sealed until the pressure had dropped to a safe level before opening the chamber. Bluing ... An oxidation (rusting) process normally applied to externally visible firearm metal parts. It is controlled by applying oil (usually heated) which mixes with the nitrates used in the process. The oil prevents further rusting by sealing the metal. This gives the metal a blue/black colour. It is also possible to "brown" guns by a similar process. Boat tail ... The tapered rear end of some bullets, used to increase ballistic efficiency at long range by reducing atmospheric drag. So-called because in plan view the bullet outline resembles that of a boat. Bolt ... a) A steel rod-like assembly similar in design and operation to a normal door bolt, which moves back and forth in the action when operated by the shooter's hand. It seals the cartridge in the chamber during firing and extracts it afterwards. b) In automatic and semi-automatic repeating guns, it loads the rounds from the magazine and unloads the fired cases, it may only have a passing resemblance to a door bolt and may not turn to lock. Bolt Action ... A type of gun, usually, but not always a rifle, which is loaded and unloaded by means of a bolt. It can be either a single shot, or a multi shot gun. Bore ... a) The interior diameter of the barrel of a firearm between the chamber and the muzzle. b) The British word for the calibre of a shotgun (in America they use 'Gauge'). A 12 bore shotgun has an internal barrel diameter of .729 inch and this is derived from the diameter of a lead ball of such size as 12 of them would weigh one pound. Bore diameter ... In rifled arms, the diameter formed by the top of the lands, in smooth bores, the diameter of the barrel just ahead of the chamber. Bore line ... An imaginary line projected from the muzzle of a gun along the centre of the bore. Boxer ... A centre-fire primer system developed by Edward Boxer (a Briton) in 1858. It is characterised by having one central flash hole and the anvil as an integral part of the primer. Very easy to reload and used by the American armed forces and most home reloaders in the UK. See above for Berdan. Breech ... The end part of the barrel nearest the shooter with the chamber into which the cartridge or projectile is loaded. Breech loader ... A firearm loaded through the breech end. Note that this does not automatically imply a gun firing metallic cartridge cases: see muzzle loader below. Brisance ... In addition to strength, explosives display a second characteristic, which is their shattering effect or brisance (from the French meaning to "break"), which is distinguished from their total work capacity. This characteristic is of practical importance in determining the effectiveness of an explosion in fragmenting shells, bomb casings, grenades, and the like. The rapidity with which an explosive reaches its peak pressure is a measure of its brisance. This term is often misused to indicate a primer's ability to set-off the main charge in a metallic cartridge. BSA ... Birmingham Small Arms. Bull ... The centre of a target, usually scoring 10 when hit. There are targets with lower value centres, such as 5, or 7, which are used for specific competitions. Bullseye ... a) The centre of a target (see Bull above). b) A type of fast burning smokeless powder made by Hercules and particularly suited to cartridges intended to be shot by short barrelled guns. Bullet.. The name given to the single, usually cylindrical projectile that comes out of the barrel of a gun. If there is more than one projectile, then usually the term used is 'pellet', as in a shotgun cartridge. Note: a) only the ignorant use terms such as, 'live bullets' or 'bullet heads'. b) only the ignorant use the term, 'bullets' when they mean either 'ammunition', or 'cartridges'. A bullet by itself is harmless, it is just a lump of metal and is not subject to any licensing conditions within the UK. Bullet Catcher ... The part of the butts (see below) which actually stops and retains the fired bullet. Bullet Mould ... A device of either steel or aluminium used to cast bullets for home reloading. The molten material (usually lead, or an alloy of lead) is poured into the mould and when set, the bullet can be removed and loaded to make a complete cartridge. Burning rate ... The relative speed at which a propellant powder burns in comparison to other powders in a controlled combustion chamber. Butt ... The rear end of a rifle or shotgun stock (the part that rests against the shoulder). In a handgun, the bottom part of the grip. Butt Plate ... The plate, usually of some rubber, or plastic compound that cushions the shooters shoulder from recoil when a long-arm is fired. It is fitted onto the end of the stock. Butts ... The name given to that part of the range which contains the target frames and the bullet catcher which traps and safely contains the fired projectiles. Calibre ... The diameter of a projectile, or the bore of a firearm. In rifled arms this measurement is from top of land to top of land across the bore diameter. This is not always quite what it seems, for example a .38 and a .357 calibre bullet are exactly the same diameter (the same bullet in fact). Quite often the name given to a particular gun, such as a .44 magnum, is a label or a name, not an actual measurement of calibre. In fact the actual diameter of a .44 magnum barrel is .429 inch. Calling the shot ... The action of stating the position on the target of the last shot fired, before looking through the spotting scope, or retrieving the target. This is used as a training aid, so as to enable errors to be recognised. Cannelure ... The circumferential groove or indentation in a cartridge case and / or bullet used to hold the projectile in place and prevent its rearward movement on loading, or whilst in the magazine during recoil. Cant ... The angle of lean from the vertical that the firearm has whilst being held by the shooter. Cap ... An explosive device fitted over the nipple of a percussion black powder gun in order to initiate ignition of the main charge and fire the bullet. Capping off ... The process of firing a cap on its own before attempting to load a percussion fired black powder gun, in order to clear any oil or other residue from the nipple and chamber: see Flashing pans below. Carbine ... Usually taken to be a shortened version of a long arm (see below), held in two hands and firing a pistol calibre cartridge. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) ... Used as a propellant for 'air' guns. It is stored on the gun in liquid form under pressure and typically will give around 180 shots per fill from a purpose designed reservoir. Card ... Another word for target. Cartridge ... A complete round (see below) of ammunition (see above). Cartridge Case ... The cylindrical case, usually of brass (but other metals such as steel and aluminium have been used) that holds the primer, main charge and bullet of a complete round of ammunition. The brass case is the most expensive part of a cartridge and in the instance of centre-fire cartridges they can be reloaded. Cast ... a) The type of bullet produced by a lead melting process. b) The process of making bullets for reloading by melting lead, or an alloy of lead. These bullets are normally not jacketed and so are only suitable for relatively low velocities. The process is quite suitable for home production. Centre-fire ... A cartridge ignited by a primer located in the centre of the case head. The system is suitable for reloading the cartridge case and is suited to high pressure ammunition. See also the entries for Berdan and Boxer. Chamber ... a) The part of a firearm containing the cartridge (or separate powder and ball) at the moment of firing it, normally at the opposite end of the barrel to the muzzle. b) The action of loading a round of ammunition into the gun. Charge ... a) In the case of nitro powder and black powder, the amount, by weight, of the powder in a cartridge or load. b) In the case of Pyrodex, the amount, by volume, of the powder used. c) To fill a magazine with cartridges. Cheek Piece ... A lateral projection from the comb of the stock. Provides additional support and contact to the shooter's cheek when the rifle is shouldered in the firing position. It is used to assist positioning the aiming eye correctly behind the sights. Choke ... The restriction at the muzzle of a shotgun used to control the dispersion of the shot. Chronograph ... A device to measure the velocity of projectiles fired from a gun. Class, or Division ... The grouping into which competitors are placed according to ability, so as to allow for more even competition. Normally the classes run from, "X-Class", "A-Class", "B-Class" to "C-Class" in descending order of ability. Divisions follow the usual form of, "Division-1" to "Division-10" or as required in descending order. Cleaning rod ... A rod, usually of plastic coated metal, longer than the barrel to be cleaned and often fitted with a ball-bearing handle. This rod takes a variety of cloths, or other attachments and pulls and pushes them through the barrel in order to clean it of any deposits. Click ... The name given to the smallest adjustment of a sight, it is an onomatopoeic word. Clip ... a) The name given to a (usually) metallic device to hold a group of cartridges together prior to loading them into the gun's magazine. b) An incorrect word used to describe a magazine and / or its contents. Cock or Full-Cock ... To set the action (see above) into position for firing. On most muzzle loading firearms, the action has an intermediate position called half-cock (see below). Comb ... The upper part of the stock where the shooter's cheek rests during aiming. Compensator ... A muzzle brake, designed to reduce the felt effects of recoil by redirecting the escaping gases and to limit the muzzle jump on firing so as to assist rapid subsequent shots. Count back ... The system used to break a tie between two or more competitors with the same score. It works by comparing the number of 10's shot by each person and the one with the highest number is awarded the higher ranking. If the competitors have an equal number of 10's, then the 9's are compared, then 8's etc, until the tie is broken. Crimp.. The inward folding of a cartridge case used to retain the projectile (or shot charge in a shotgun). It can be either tapered, or rolled. Whilst a rolled crimp is more secure it cannot be used on cartridges such as the 9 mm, which headspace on the rim of the case mouth, as a rolled crimp would not provide a positive stop to the forward movement of the cartridge into the chamber. Cross-ignition, or Chain-firing, or Flashover ... The term used to describe the dangerous result of not using grease, or another compound to seal the cylinders of a black powder revolver. When the primary cylinder is fired, lack of sealant on the other cylinders may allow them to be ignited and cause them to discharge before they are lined up with the barrel. Crown ... The bevelled, countersunk, or rounded muzzle surface of a barrel, done thus to protect the point of exit from accidental damage. C.U.P. ... Copper Units of Pressure. One of the standard methods of estimating the pressure inside a gun when it is being fired. Of great importance for safe reloading, as cartridge cases are quoted by their manufacturers as having a particular maximum c.u.p. which must not be exceeded. Cylinder ... That part of a revolving firearm which holds the ammunition in individual chambers. The cylinder then rotates as the gun is used to present each round in turn to the barrel for firing. Cylinder gap ... The gap between the front of the cylinder and the rear of the barrel of a revolver. This can be as small as 1/1000 of an inch in a high quality gun, but is usually nearer 1/100 of an inch. Some gas escapes as a result of the gap and bullet velocity is reduced, typically by about 5%. Damascus ... An early method of making barrels out of welding together two or more rods of twisted iron and rolling them into a ribbon. This ribbon was then wrapped round a mandrel and hammered so that the edges became fused together. The result was a pretty patterned barrel of considerable aesthetic appeal and relatively little strength, for black powder use only and not to be used with nitro powder. Density ... In the context of reloading this means, 'sectional density', or SD, which is the mass of a bullet in proportion to its cross-section. For simplicity the SD is usually calculated by dividing the weight (in grains) by the square of the diameter. As an example take a 150 grain bullet from a .308 Winchester: divide 150 by the square of .308 (.0949) to get 1581.2 and divide again by 7000 (the number of grains in a pound weight) to get .226 which is the SD. Die ... A tool used in reloading metallic cartridge cases to resize the case to the specified dimensions, or a tool used to de-prime fired cases, or a tool used to seat bullets in cases, or a tool used to load powder into cases prior to seating the bullet. Diopter ... Refractive power of a lens. A lens having a focal length of one metre is said to have a power of one diopter, a lens of 20 centimetre focal length has a power of +5 diopters, one of 5 metres focal length has a power of -5 diopters. Disconnector ... Mechanical device in a semi-automatic gun that is designed to prevent the firing of more than one shot from one pull of the trigger. Division ... See, Class, above Dominant Eye (and Hand) ... The stronger, or 'master' eye and hand. The dominant eye is the one through which a person would usually view an object when using a telescope. The dominant hand is what the shooter would describe himself as being: for example, 'right-handed'. This causes the shooter a problem when the dominant eye is on the other side of the body to the dominant hand. In about 15% of the population the dominant hand and eye are on opposite sides. This is much less of a problem for pistol shooters than anyone using a long arm. Double Action ... The type of firearm action whereby one pull of the trigger performs the two separate functions of, a) cocking the gun and b) firing the gun. This term is often used to refer to revolvers, but it applies to all classes of firearm (see Single Action below). Double base ... Propellant powder in which nitro-cellulose is supplemented by nitro-glycerine. Drift ... 1) The lateral movement of a projectile due to rotation in flight through the atmosphere. If the gun has rifling with a left hand twist, the movement will be to left and vice versa. 2) The lateral movement of a projectile due to wind. Drop ... a) The distance that a projectile falls at any given distance from the gun. b) The distance that the centre of the butt of a long-arm is below the centre line of the barrel. Both distances are measured in inches using the Imperial system. Dry Fire ... Firing of an unloaded firearm to practice handling and shooting techniques. This can damage some types of actions, particularly rim-fire unless a Dummy Cartridge, or Snap Cap (see below) is loaded to absorb the shock to the firing pin. Dum-Dum ... Not a target shooting term, but mentioned for interest. It has become a slang word for any expanding bullet, especially one which has been modified by the end user and not manufactured that way. The term originated as a result of experiments done at Dum-Dum arsenal, India around 1898. Dummy Cartridge ... Sometimes called, 'Drill rounds', these are cartridges assembled without either propellant or primer and use to test the functioning of guns and magazines without any danger of an accidental discharge. These special cartridges have to be indelibly marked to avoid fatal confusion. Ears ... The name given to hearing protectors of whatever type. Ears on ... The command by the Range Officer to put on hearing protection prior to commencing firing. Ejector ... The mechanism which expels the cartridge or case from the breech of the gun. This is not the same as the Extractor (see below). Elevation ... Vertical sight movement so as to raise the point of impact at the target. Energy ... The force of a projectile at any given distance. The energy in ft/lbs. (foot-pounds) can be calculated from the weight of the projectile and its velocity. For example take a 150 grain bullet moving at 2800 fps (feet per second): Energy = (bullet weight x velocity squared) divided by 450,400 = 2611 ft/lbs. This formula is based on: k=�mv2 and includes allowing for converting bullet weight from grains to pounds and assumes that the acceleration due to gravity is 32.174 fps2. English Match ... A 60 shot course of fire for .22 rimfire rifles shot from the prone position over 50 metres. Eye Piece ... The lens of a telescopic sight nearest the shooters eye. Explosive ... Explosives are classified as low or high according to the detonating velocity or speed at which they change from being a solid or liquid to gas and other pertinent characteristics such as their shattering effect (or brisance). An arbitrary figure of 3300 fps is used to distinguish between burning / deflagration (low explosive) and detonation (high explosive). A propellant is said to burn at less than the speed of sound (approximately 1100 fps). Within the UK the possession and use of any explosive is subject to having the necessary licence. Extractor ... The device which extracts, or removes the cartridge or cartridge case from the chamber of the gun. This is not the same as the Ejector (see above). Eye relief ... The distance, usually about 4 inches, between the shooter's eye and the rearmost part of the sights. This distance is important both for good vision of the target and to prevent injury when shooting a gun with significant recoil. In the case of Telescopic Sights there are special models available for use with hand guns which have extended eye relief, so as to allow their use at about 18 inches from the eye. Felt recoil ... The way that a shooter actually feels the recoil, or 'kick' of a gun when it is fired. In general, guns firing ammunition with a nitro powder will have a sharper, more jarring recoil that those firing black powder. Guns with some form of automatic, or semi-automatic loading mechanism feel less harsh than those without, due to the operation of the gun 'spreading' the recoil out over a longer time period. Fg, FFg, FFFg, FFFFg ... Grades of size of black powder particles, from coarsest to finest. FFFFg is mainly used as a priming powder for flintlocks, wheellocks and matchlocks. Also see 'Swiss' below. Firearm ... Any gun which uses the combustion of a propellant or an explosive to discharge a projectile. Firearms Certificate (FAC) ... The necessary permit to hold any firearm or ammunition in the UK, it lasts for 5 years before renewal, a simpler form of licence is required for shotguns. Fireform ... The process of changing the shape (and volume) of a cartridge case by firing with (normally) a light load in the gun in which it is to be used. This is a means of improving accuracy and functioning by matching the case to the exact size of the chamber of a particular gun. Firing Pin ... The part of a gun's action which actually strikes the primer so as to set it off and initiate firing the cartridge's main charge of propellant. Firing Point ... The physical position from which shooting takes place, they should be numbered consecutively from 1 upwards with contrasting colours i.e. if 1 is painted black, 2 should be white, etc. Flash hole ... 1) The small diameter hole through which the 'flash' from the priming charge of a muzzle loading gun travels to ignite the main charge. 2) The small diameter hole (Boxer) or holes (Berdan) through which the flame from the primer of a centre-fire cartridge passes to ignite the main charge in the cartridge case. Flashing Pans ... The action before the commencement of shooting, of firing off a priming charge of powder from the pan of a matchlock, wheel lock or flintlock muzzle loading gun in order to clear any oil or other residue from the flash hole and chamber, before loading the main charge: see Capping off above. Flash in the pan ... a) What happens when the priming powder in the pan of a matchlock, wheel lock or flintlock gun goes off without igniting the main charge. b) A short-lived enterprise of some sort. Flintlock ... A muzzle loading firearm with its powder charge ignited by a flint striking a metal surface (the frizzen) to produce sparks which ignite fine priming powder, which in turn sets off the main charge. Follow-through ... Staying in the same position after pulling the trigger or continuing the swing in firing at a moving target. This is done in order to assist in, 'calling the shot' (see above). Foot-pound ... The energy required to lift one pound through a distance of one foot (strictly speaking this is only true at the earth's surface). Forcing Cone ... The tapered section of a shotgun or revolver barrel where the pellets or bullet is guided into the bore. Fouling ... The deposits that build up in the barrel of a gun after it is fired. Fouling can be soft and harmless carbon residue, or more persistent lead, or copper, which is detrimental to accuracy. Fouling Shot ... The process of firing a shot off before starting trying to shoot accurately, so as to remove any oil from the barrel and to coat the bore with a typical layer of residue. This process is most important for muzzle loading guns in order to obtain consistent accuracy. f.p.s. (or, fps) ... Feet per second, the standard measure of projectile velocity in the Imperial measurement system. Free Bore ... The unrifled portion of the bore, if any, in front of the chamber, it can be up to about a half the length of the barrel. Not much used these days and normally only for low powered cartridges such as the .22 rimfire. Free Pistol ... A .22 calibre target pistol which is 'free' of most constraints as to barrel length, sight radius, weight etc. Free Rifle ... A .22 or centre fire rifle which is 'free' of most constraints in the same way as a free pistol. Frizzen ... The upright steel plate in a flintlock gun which is struck by the flint in order to produce the sparks for igniting the priming powder. Note: the sparks come from the steel NOT the flint! Ft.-lb, or ft/lb ... Foot-pound, the standard unit of energy in the Imperial measurement system, used as a measure of the energy contained in a bullet in flight. Full-bore ... Generally taken to mean centre fire calibres, especially those of .22 and greater: synonymous with the term, Big bore. Full-Cock ... The action of setting the action (see above) into the ready to fire position. See half-cock and cock. Full Metal jacket ... A jacket, usually of copper completely covering a bullet, so as to leave no lead exposed. Much used for military ammunition as it helps to comply with the Geneva Convention on Land Warfare, which specifies that expanding ammunition must not be used against human targets. It also allows the bullet to be driven much faster than a plain lead projectile. Gain twist ... A system of rifling with the pitch increasing towards the muzzle. Gas cutting ... What happens when using high pressure cartridges in a revolver and the gasses literally cut the metal of the top strap of the frame when they escape through the cylinder / barrel gap. Gauge ... a) A plug device used to accurately score a shot target, it has a diameter exactly that of the calibre used and when inserted into the target shows the edge nearest to, or in some cases, farthest from, the centre. b) In American usage it is the bore, or calibre of a shotgun or other smoothbore gun. Grain ... a) A unit of weight used to measure powder charges and bullets. By definition it is 1/437.5 of an ounce avoirdupois and therefore there are 7000 grains to the pound. b) The natural pattern of wood. Groove ... The sunken part of rifling. Groove diameter ... The distance across the bore of a rifled barrel from the bottom of one groove to the bottom of the one opposite, this is easily measured by means of a lead slug. In the case of a barrel with an odd number of grooves this is measured by driving a soft lead slug into the barrel and then measuring the slug's diameter over a land-to-groove cross section and then subtracting the bore diameter. The next step is to double this figure and add it to the bore diameter to get the groove diameter. Group ... The pattern of shots on a target. Guncotton ... Nitro-cellulose: a form of smokeless propellant. Gunpowder ... An explosive made up of 70% saltpetre, 15% sulphur and 10% charcoal. It has been used as both an explosive for blasting and mining operations as well as to fire projectiles from firearms. Also known as, Black-powder: see above Half-Cock ... a) The safety position for a matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock or percussion gun. The hammer is moved to a halfway position from which it cannot be released by the trigger and the gun can then be carried loaded in safety. b) "To go off at half-cock" means to start an abortive, or failure-ridden enterprise and it is derived from the unfortunate practice of early guns to slip off the half-cock position and fire prematurely. See, cock and full-cock above. Hammer ... a) The part of the action which drives the firing pin to strike the primer in a cartridge gun. b) the part of the action which carries the flint for a Flint-lock gun. c) The part of the action which strikes the cap in a Percussion gun: see Serpent below for Matchlock guns. Hang fire ... A term applied to an excessive delay in ignition of the main charge after the primer has fired, this is mainly a problem for black powder muzzle loaders and especially Matchlocks. Hard hitting ... A nonsense term used by the ignorant when describing guns so as to show how little they know or understand about shooting in general. Headspace ... This is the distance from the breech face to that part of the chamber which stops the forward movement of the cartridge case. Different cartridge designs obtain their headspace in different ways. A rimmed case, such as a .22 rimfire uses the case rim to position the cartridge within the chamber, whilst a rimless cartridge, like the 9 mm Parabellum uses the rim of the case mouth, seating on an annulus in the chamber (this means that 9 mm cases must be both of exact length and not use a rolled crimp to hold the bullet in place). Headstamp ... The manufacturers marks stamped into the primer end of a metallic cartridge case giving various details of its construction, such as calibre, maker, load, date of manufacture, etc. There is no universal standard for this information and its value and content can vary widely. Inertia Firing Pin ... A firing pin which is shorter than the guide in which it travels to strike the primer. It is propelled sufficiently quickly from its resting position to cover the distance from the hammer to the cartridge primer and then to detonate the primer, due simply to its own inertia. Inner-10 ... The name given to a smaller ring enclosed by the 10 ring on a target. Normally the Inner-10 does not have a score value, it is used as a tie-breaker between competitors with an identical numerical score; the one with the higher number of Inner-10's being the winner: see below for X-Ring. International Shooting Union (ISU) ... See UIT and ISSF below. International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) ... The successor to both the UIT and the ISU, it is the regulatory body (based in Munich) that controls all international target shooting with Airgun, Crossbow, .22 rimfire and Centre fire, both rifle and pistol. Inward gauging ... The scoring process whereby the edge of the bullet hole nearest the centre of the target determines its value. In this method the shot hole has only to touch (not cut) the next higher scoring ring to be awarded the higher value: see also, Outward gauging and muzzle-loading gauging below. Iron Sights ... See Metallic sights below. Jacket... A covering over the lead core of a bullet. Usually this cover is made of copper and can be either complete (see Full Metal Jacket above), or partial. If partial, it can leave either the nose or the tail of the bullet exposed. An exposed nose is much used in hunting, as it allows the bullet to expand and transfer more of its energy to the game being shot. All jackets allow the bullet to be fired with greater velocity than plain lead could withstand. Journee's Formula ... The empirical formula used to calculate safe distances for shotgun pellets. It says that the maximum range in yards for a round pellet is 2200 times its diameter in inches. Land ... The raised portion of rifling. Lapping ... The process of repeatedly passing a lead 'slug' (usually a wadcutter bullet mounted on a cleaning rod) through the bore of a gun barrel in order to lap, or polish it. The polishing is assisted by means of dipping the slug in a mild metal polish, such as Brasso. This method is used to remove rough spots from the bore which can give rise to leading: see Leading below. Lead... An elemental metal from which the majority of bullets are made. Dull grey in colour, it is highly malleable with a low melting temperature and is easily alloyed with other metals, such as tin in order to make it harder. Plain lead bullets are limited to about 700-800 fps velocity, those of an alloy of lead, tin and antimony can go up to about 1400 fps, but beyond that velocity, they must be jacketed in order to prevent leading: see Jacket above and Leading below. Leading ... The deposition of lead in the bore of a gun due to the passage of lead projectiles (pronounced: "ledding"). Often caused by firing the bullets at too great a velocity, or by a slight roughness in the barrel, stripping a sliver of metal off as they pass: see Lapping above. Leade ... The short unrifled section of the bore, if any, in front of the chamber, into which the bullet's nose is introduced (pronounced: "leed"). Let-off ... A somewhat vague term used to describe the release of the sear when the trigger is pulled to fire the gun. A 'crisp' let-off denotes a sudden release, like the click of a light switch, a 'rollover' let-off denotes a rather more vague firing point. Linatex ... A self-healing, or self-sealing rubber sheet material, used in the UK to reduce splatter from bullets impacting on the bullet catcher: see Anti-splash and Bullet Catcher above). Load ... a) To place a round of ammunition in a firearm chamber or magazine. b) A specific type or composition of ammunition. Lock ... The firing mechanism of a muzzle loading firearm. Lock, Stock and Barrel ... a) The three main parts of a muzzle loading gun. b) A general term used to mean everything associated with some enterprise. Lock time ... The time taken from the release of the sear by the trigger to the moment the primer is struck, usually very short, less than 2 milliseconds being the aim. Long-arm ... Any gun held in two hands with a butt piece held against the shoulder. Machine Rest ... A device for securely holding a gun in a consistent position so as to allow accuracy testing of gun and ammunition: see Bench Rest above. Magazine ... a) A device for holding ammunition ready for loading into the chamber of a repeating firearm. b) A storage room for ammunition and, or explosives. Magnum (Mag) ... a) A loose term used to signify a cartridge, either rimfire or centre fire of any size, for either rifle or pistol, which is loaded to higher than normal pressures. b) A term used to describe firearms which are designed to fire magnum ammunition e.g. a Smith & Wesson model 29 .44 Magnum revolver. Malfunction ... The name given to any kind of inability to discharge a shot when required. Malfunctions come in two types, Allowable and Non-Allowable. Depending on the type of competition there may not be any allowance for malfunctions at all. Allowable malfunctions are those due to gun failure, ammunition failure and target failure. Non-Allowable malfunctions are due to forgetting to load the gun, forgetting to insert the magazine, not releasing the trigger enough to allow the next shot to load etc. The basic rule is that if the malfunction was attributable to the shooter, then it is not allowed, if it was due to some other, external factor over which the shooter had no control, then it is allowed. An allowed shot may be retaken under the same conditions as the original shot. Martini Rifle ... A type of falling block action used in single shot guns. In the case of BSA .22 rimfire rifles the block is hinged at the rear. Viewed from the side with the breech open these guns bear a passing resemblance to Winchester underlever repeating centre fire rifles. Match ... a) A string soaked in nitrate so as to burn slowly and steadily without going out in wind, used to fire a Matchlock gun. b) A shooting competition. Matchlock ... A muzzle loading firearm which is fired by means of a slowly burning match being applied to a flash hole by means of the trigger. Mean Point of Impact, or, MPI ... The mathematical centre of a group of shot holes on the target. Metallic Sights ... A somewhat loose term used to describe non-optical sights, especially open sights as fitted to handguns. Also known as, Iron sights. Metplat ... The diameter of the tip of a projectile. This is a somewhat difficult term to define exactly, but is usually taken to mean that part of the projectile after the dramatic change in radius as the tip is approached. In a full wadcutter bullet, the Metplat and the calibre are one and the same diameter. Minute of Angle (MOA) ... The radial distance represented by 1/60 of a degree (there being 360 degrees in the circumference of a circle). The MOA is used in target shooting as a handy reference of accuracy and for sight adjustment. At a range of 100 yards 1 MOA represents a distance of 1.0472 inches (or approximately 1 inch). Sights are normally calibrated in fractions of a minute, a typical .22 target rifle with aperture sights will have 1/8 minute adjustments i.e. at 100 yards range, 1 click (see above) of the sight will move the point of impact 1/8 inch. General purpose telescopic sights normally have 1/4 minute adjustments. Minie ... A cylindrical shaped bullet used in muzzle-loaders. It has a pointed tip and a hollow base which spreads to give a good seal to the barrel in a similar manner to a pellet in an airgun when it is fired. Mirage ... The observed apparent movement and or distortion of a target due only to temperature created air disturbance between the shooter and the butts. Usually, but not always this is an outdoor, long range phenomena. Monte Carlo Stock ... A stock with a raised comb which provides elevated eye alignment when using a telescopic sight, which stands higher above the bore line than metallic sights. Musket ... The name of a shoulder fired muzzle loading (and usually) smoothbore gun held in both hands. Muzzle ... The end of the barrel from which the projectile exits. Muzzle blast ... The blast, or shockwave felt by a shooter and observers when the bullet exits from the barrel. Muzzle Brake ... A device consisting of various vents either attached to, or integral with the end of the barrel which is designed to reduce the amount of felt recoil and muzzle jump. See compensator above. Muzzle Crown ... The process whereby the muzzle is rebated, or 'crowned' so as to provide some measure of protection from accidental damage to the bore of the barrel. Muzzle energy ... The energy, measured in Foot-Pounds (ft/lb) that a projectile contains when it leaves the barrel of a gun. Muzzle Flash ... The flash, caused by unburned powder burning-up in free air after the bullet has left the barrel. Muzzle jump (or, climb) ... The vertical movement of the muzzle on firing the gun caused by the centre of the barrel being higher than the centre of support for the gun. Muzzle Loader ... Any gun which is loaded from the muzzle end, usually by means of a separate powder charge, with the bullet seated afterwards. Muzzle loaders can be, Matchlocks, Wheel Locks, Flintlocks, or Percussion fired. See Breech loader, above. Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain (MLAGB) ... As the name implies, the group that deals with muzzle loading regulation and competition within the UK. Muzzle Loaders Association International Committee (MLAIC) ... The body that governs all International muzzle loading competitive target shooting. Muzzle-Loading gauging ... The scoring process whereby the centre of the bullet hole nearest the centre of the target determines its value. In this method, the shot hole has to cut the scoring ring to be awarded the higher value. This scoring process allows competitors using different calibre guns to compete on an equal basis without the use of scoring gauges: see also, Outward gauging below and Inward gauging above. Muzzle velocity ... The velocity of a projectile as it leaves the barrel of a gun, normally this is the maximum velocity reached (some military ammunition can be fitted with a secondary charge which can be fired later on to act as a booster). Nature ... What the British army calls bullets, pellets, rockets and shells. See also the entry for, projectile. Nipple ... A drilled cone shaped part of a black powder gun, fitted at the end of the barrel, or chamber at the closed end and used to hold the percussion cap(s) needed to fire the main charge(s). Nitro ... a) Short for Nitro-cellulose, the standard form of smokeless propellant used today for cartridge guns of all types b) A term used to describe both the propellant nitro-cellulose and the guns themselves that have been made to use it. Nitro-cellulose ... Otherwise called guncotton. This is the basis of all modern smokeless propellants, it is made by dissolving cotton in nitric acid (do not try this at home). N.R.A. or NRA ... National Rifle Association (of Great Britain). The body that deals with full bore rifle and pistol target shooting in the UK. N.S.R.A. or NSRA ... National Small-bore Rifle Association. The body that deals with .22, airgun and crossbow target shooting in the UK. Object lens ... The lens of a telescopic sight (or any optical device) nearest the object being viewed. Obturation ... The expansion of a cartridge case on firing to seal off the chamber and prevent gases from escaping. Ogive... The curved portion of a projectile between the cylindrical radius and the Metplat (diameter of the tip of the projectile). Olympic final ... A 10 shot shoot-off between the top 8 shooters in an ISSF competition. Scoring is done to 1/10 of a point for each shot, with a maximum score for a perfectly central shot of 10.9 and thus a maximum total score for all 10 shots of 109. Open Sights ... See metallic sights above. Outward gauging ... The scoring process whereby the edge of the bullet hole furthest from the centre determines its value. In this method, the shot hole has only to touch (not cut) the next lower scoring ring to be awarded the lower value: see also, Inward gauging and muzzle-loading gauging above. Over-travel ... The amount of rearward travel of the trigger after the release of the sear. Pan ... That part of a matchlock, wheel lock or flintlock muzzle loading gun that holds the priming powder next to the flash hole so that the main charge can be ignited by it. Parabellum ... a) A term synonymous with the 9 mm pistol calibre cartridge. b) A contraction of the quotation from Vegetius in the 4th century AD, the original Latin of which is, "Qui desidererat pacem praeparet bellum", or in English, "If you wish peace, prepare for war". Parallax ... The apparent shift in position of a viewed object attributable to the difference between two separate and distinct points of view. A major problem for users of telescopic sights. In order to be able to use such sights accurately they must have a parallax adjustment to compensate for different ranges: note this is not the same as focussing. If a telescopic sight does not have an adjuster ring near the object lens, then almost certainly it does not have parallax adjustment. Patch ... a) A small piece of leather or cloth that is greased and placed around a bullet before ramming it down the barrel of a muzzle-loader so as to hold it firmly in place and prevent it rolling out. b) A piece of cloth drawn through the bore of a firearm to clean it. c) The action of covering bullet holes in a target using small adhesive disks so as to extend its useful life. Pellet ... Either an airgun projectile, usually of lead, or a component of a shotgun cartridge which is fired out of the gun. Normally shotgun pellets are round balls of lead, or often these days, of steel. Percussion (gun and / or method of firing) ... The name given to firing a gun by means of a percussion cap placed over the flash hole (called a 'nipple' on a percussion gun). Percussion guns are normally muzzle loaders and can be either single shot, or multi shot like the first Colt revolvers ('Six Shooters'). Pistol ... A relatively short gun, usually under 24 inches long and held in one or both hands. Typically it will fire a reduced load cartridge compared to a rifle and normally in modern construction the barrel will be rifled to improve accuracy. See also the entries for Automatic and Revolver. Plinking ... An American term for casual, non-precision shooting, usually aimed at informal targets such as tin cans etc. Police Pistol 1 (PP1) ... A competition where 12 shots are fired (in two groups of 6) at a man-sized target at 25 metres in two minutes (including reloading). This is followed by 12 shots, one shot every 2 seconds with 5 second intervals, at 15 metres, followed by 6 shots, two shots at a time in 2 second bursts with 5 second intervals, at 10 metres. Total number of shots is thus 30 and there are no allowances for any kind of malfunctions. Position ... The position of the body of the shooter when firing, for competition under ISSF rules, this will be either, standing, kneeling or prone (lying face down): see Prone, Standing and Kneeling below. Other positions used for non-ISSF shooting are, sitting, which is quite rare and supine (lying on the back) which is used for long range rifle shooting. Possible, Poss, Highest possible score, HPS ... The highest possible score on competition targets, normally this has a value of 100 when shot to international rules. Exceptionally, in the case of a10 shot Olympic Final, where scoring is done in 1/10 points, the maximum is 109. Primer.. a) An explosive compound either all around the rim of a rimfire cartridge case, or in a centrally mounted cap (usually replaceable) for centre fire cartridges. It is used to set off the main charge. b) The small charge of fine grained black powder used to ignite the main charge of a Matchlock, Wheel Lock or Flint Lock gun. Progressive ... Name given to a type of reloading press whereby one pull of the operating lever competes one stage of the process and allows the press to be moved to the next stage. Projectile ... The name given to any item coming out of the barrel of any type of gun when it is fired. See also the item for, nature. Proof ... The process of proving a gun safe for use, usually done by firing a special test cartridge which will apply at least 30% more pressure to the gun than its quoted limit. In the UK this work is carried out at either the Birmingham, or London Proof Houses. Proof mark ... The stamping on the barrel of a firearm to how that it has passed the proof test. In the case of a revolver, each chamber is separately proofed. Note that European countries accept each others proof system, but guns imported from the USA into the UK have to be proofed before they can be sold (this is because there is no universal Federal system of proof across the USA). In the UK, currently a new proof mark for nitro powder from Birmingham is shown as, "BNP" and from London as, "NP" Prone, Standing and Kneeling, PSK, Three Positional, 3P ... As the name implies, a competition which is shot using three different body positions to support the gun. It is for rifle only and shot at 50 metres for international competition over a total of 60 shots, 20 from each position and is for the .22 rimfire calibre using single shot guns. Propellent... Any substance which can be used to operate a gun by burning in a controlled manner. In the UK propellants are not subject to the laws governing explosives and so can be freely bought by anyone over the age of 16 without a licence. Propellants are substances that support the spread of combustion at speeds below that of sound (approximately 1100 fps). They cannot be sent through the post. Proving safe ... The action of demonstrating that a gun is not loaded. Pyrodex ... A Black powder substitute: in the UK it is classed as a propellant and is thus free of licensing restrictions. It is corrosive to steel and guns have to be cleaned thoroughly after use. Ramrod ... A rod of non ferrous construction used to 'ram' the ball (or bullet) down the barrel of a muzzle loading gun so as to seat it firmly on the charge of black powder. It must be made of a material which cannot strike sparks off the steel of the barrel. The ramrod can also be used to determine if a muzzle loading gun is actually loaded, by marking it so that one can tell when it reaches the end of the chamber and thus indicates that there is no charge present. Range ... a) The distance from the firing point to the target. b) The location, either indoors or outdoors at which shooting takes place. Range Commands ... The instructions given by the Range Officer to the shooters, detailing how the current course of fire is to be carried out. These can vary from the very simple, "Fire" and "Cease Fire", to quite elaborate instructions, depending on the event. Range Officer, RO, Range Conducting Officer, RCO ... The person in charge of shooting on the range. Range Safety Certificate ... The certificate supplied by the Army (in the UK), stating the maximum calibre, muzzle velocity and muzzle energy that can be used and over what distances and from what firing positions for any given Range. It is not permitted to operate a Range without this document having been issued following a formal inspection of the premises by the Army. Receiver ... The part of a breech loading firearm comprising of the chamber end of the barrel with the loading / unloading port. Recoil ... The rearward movement of a gun when fired. Note that it is in general more comfortable to fire a gun with heavy recoil from the standing, rather than the prone position. See also: felt recoil. Reloading ... The practice of reloading brass cartridge cases with primer, propellant and bullet so as to use them again. With light target loads straight-walled brass cartridge cases can be reloaded 20+ times. Note that other materials than brass have been used for cases, but brass is the only material to date which has demonstrated sufficient flexibility and elasticity to allow successful reloading of high pressure ammunition. Reticule ... The aiming device built into a telescopic sight, usually in the form of cross-hairs for target shooting purposes. There are many different forms of reticule for sporting use. Revolver ... A pistol with a revolving cylinder that can hold (usually) 5 or 6 rounds. They can be either front loaded black powder guns, or fire metallic cartridges. Rifle ... A long gun with a rifled barrel that is held in both hands and is further supported by the shoulder, normally the shooters cheek rests on the rear stock of the gun. Rifling ... Spiral grooving in the bore of a firearm that is used to spin-stabilise the projectile and thus improve its accuracy after leaving the barrel. Rifling can be either clock, or anti-clockwise in direction and can have either an even, or an odd number of grooves. Pistols can and usually do have rifled barrels, the system is not unique to 'rifles'. Rimfire ... A system of priming a cartridge case where the primer is held in the rim of the case and is set off by the cartridge case rim being struck and crushed. The cases cannot be reloaded and the system is only suitable for low pressure ammunition such as the .22 commonly used for target shooting. Round... A complete item of ammunition with all components present to allow the firing of one shot. It can take several forms: a) for modern metallic ammunition it consists of a cartridge case with fitted primer, main charge and projectile(s) all assembled together, that is all the components together required to fire one shot. Or b) for muzzle loading guns it refers to all the required components either in loose, or part assembled form to fire one shot (see glossary for description of individual items). Round nose... A bullet with a rounded head such as used in most .22 rimfire target cartridges. These bullets need the use of a scoring gauge on the target in order to determine the true value of the shot, due to the way that the hole closes up after they have passed through the paper. SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufactures Institute) ... The American body that quotes many of the data used in reloading, such as the maximum working pressures for cartridge cases. Sabot ... A lightweight carrier in which a sub-calibre projectile is carried: it comes from the French for a clog or shoe. The term, Sabotage, comes from the practice, during the Industrial Revolution, of disenchanted workers throwing their sabots into the new-fangled machines in order to break them. Safety (Safety Catch) ... A mechanical device to reduce the likelihood of accidental discharge of any gun to which it is fitted (provided that it has been engaged at the time): not much used in target shooting circles. Sear ... The part of a gun's action that is 'tripped' by the trigger to release the hammer, or firing pin and initiate firing the cartridge. Semi-automatic ... See the entry for, automatic, above. Semi-wadcutter ... A bullet shape halfway between roundnose and wadcutter. Often used in semi-automatic guns to facilitate easy feeding of ammunition from the magazine to the chamber. The shape of the bullet head makes for a neater hole that is easier to score than that of a roundnose. Serpent ... The part of the action of a Matchlock gun which carries the match to the pan when the trigger is pulled in order to ignite the priming powder and hence fire the gun. Set Trigger ... A very light trigger that is prepared, or set, by the operation of either another lever, or by manipulating the trigger itself. Sectional density (SD) ... The ratio of the bullet mass to the square of its diameter in inches, so therefore SD=bullet weight in pounds / bullet diameter in inches2. Sight ... Device fitted to a gun to assist the aiming of it in relation to a target. Non optical sights are in two parts, the fore sight mounted at the muzzle end and the rear sight mounted as far to the rear as practical. Sight adjustment ... 1) With adjustable rear sights, move the sight adjuster in the direction you wish the shot to go on the target. To move the shot right, move the rear sight to the right etc. Usually sights have right-hand threads on their adjusting screws and this means that clockwise = up on the elevation adjuster and clockwise = right on the lateral (or 'windage') adjuster. 2) With adjustable front sights, move the sight adjuster in the opposite direction that you wish the shot to go on the target. Sighting picture ... The appearance of the sights when they are correctly aligned with each other before the target is in view. See also, aiming picture. Single Action ... The type of firearm action whereby one pull of the trigger performs the single function of firing the gun. This term is often used to refer to revolvers, but it applies to all classes of firearm (see Double Action above). Skid shot ... A shot that hits a turning target whilst it is turning and thus produces an elongated hole. Depending on the length of the 'skid' the shot may be discounted from the total score and thus count as a miss. Small-bore ... Generally taken to mean .22 rimfire. Smokeless powder ... A term usually used to refer to nitro powders. Note that nitro is not totally smoke-free, but compared to black powder (gun powder) it is a huge improvement. Smoothbore ... A gun which is not rifled and whose barrel is completely 'smooth' all the way from breech to muzzle. The projectile is not spin-stabilised and hence the guns are relatively inaccurate. The most common modern gun that is a smoothbore is a shotgun. Snap Cap ... An inert cartridge with a spring loaded primer, used to check gun functioning and for dry fire practice: see Dry Fire above. Spotter ... A companion to the shooter on the firing point, who undertakes recording the accuracy of shooting and can advise on wind conditions, especially for long range shooting. Spotting Scope ... A telescope on a stand, used to observe the position of a shot on the target from a distance and without having to retrieve it. This is done either by directly viewing the hole, or watching the signals of a marker in the butts (especially at long ranges). Normally a magnification of between 20 and 30 times is used. Swaging ... A process of manufacturing bullets out of lead wire using great pressure to cut and 'swage', or 'squeeze' the bullet into shape. Swaged bullets can be jacketed. This is not usually a practical proposition for home manufacture, due to the large forces involved. Swiss ... Very fine black powder, finer than FFFFg and used as a primer in muzzle loading guns. Target ... The object, usually made of thin card, at which shooting is directed and which enables scoring of the results. Telescopic Sight ... A sight built into a telescope and designed such that the reticule and the target are in focus at the same time. For target shooting purposes the sight must have parallax correction to be of any use. Throat ... The unrifled part of the bore immediately in front of the chamber. Throat erosion ... The erosion of the throat area caused by the hot gasses of the propellant burning away the metal and limiting the barrel's useful life. This is mainly a problem of high pressure rifle cartridges. Torque ... The tendency for the gun when fired to twist in the opposite direction to the rifling. This can be a real problem for pistols when shot single handed, less so for rifles. Trigger ... The device normally operated by the shooter's index finger that initiates the firing of a gun. Trigger Shoe ... A device which fits over the standard trigger so as to offer a wider surface to the trigger finger and thus give the impression of reducing its apparent weight. Trigger stop ... A device to limit the over-travel of a trigger when pulled: see over-travel above. Trigger Weight ... a) The weight that a trigger must support to comply with competition rules e.g. for air pistol it is 500 grams, for air rifle there is no lower limit as long as the gun is safe to use. b) The weight (often made of brass) used to check a competitor's trigger before passing the gun as complying with the rules for shooting. Turning Targets ... A device, usually electrically operated that twists a target through 90o very rapidly so as to present the target to the shooter. Used in timed fire events and controlled by an electronic timer. Twist ... The turn of the rifling. For example a barrel with a 12 inch twist means that for every 12 inches of movement down the barrel towards the muzzle, the projectile makes one complete turn. Two stage trigger ... A type of trigger which has (normally) about half the trigger weight to fire the gun taken up by a relatively long rearward movement and the remainder by a crisp sudden let off. This is a device to enable easier shooting, by giving the shooter some idea as to how much weight has been taken up before the shot is fired. Union International de Tir (UIT) ... The old (French) name for the International governing body of target shooting. It means, International shooting union: see also ISU and ISSF above. Velocity ... The speed of a projectile after it has left the barrel, usually quoted as so many, fps (see above). Wad ... A disk, or series of disks of soft material used to seal the projectile and powder into the cartridge and or, gun. Wadcutter ... A bullet with a flat, circular head the same diameter all the way along its length. Especially used in target shooting as they punch a neat round hole the same diameter as the bullet and thus make scoring easier. Wheel Lock ... An early type of muzzle loader lock system which came before the flintlock. A spring driven wheel was released by the trigger. This spinning wheel struck a shower of sparks off a lump of pyrite which led to ignition of the priming charge and hence the main charge. Windage ... The lateral sight adjustment so as to move the point of impact sideways on the target. Wind-doping ... The ability to read the changing wind conditions at long range outdoors, so as to be able to compensate for them on a shot-by-shot basis. Wiping-out ... A somewhat vague term, used to indicate the removal of oil from a muzzle loading gun before attempting to load it for the first time at a shoot and also the quick clean and squirt of oil down the barrel at the end of a shoot before packing up to leave the range. X-Ring ... The name given to a smaller inner ring enclosed within the 10 ring and used as a tie-breaker. Normally the X-Ring does not have a numerical value: see also 'Inner 10' above. Zero ... The sight settings in windage (lateral) and elevation (vertical) where the point of aim and the point of impact coincide. It can be set to any range desired. Zoom ... A term used to describe variable magnification optical devices. In the case of telescopic sights a magnification of about 4x is the maximum for shooting from the standing position, 10x for prone shooting and anything up to 30x and above, for bench-rest shooting.	Expanding bullet
In the Mood and Moonlight Serenade were popular hits during the 2nd World War for which band leader's orchestra?	exterior ballistics A ACP: Abbreviation for Automatic Colt Pistol. Normally used to designate a cartridge, as in the 45 ACP. Ammunition: An assembled group of components, bullet, primer, cartridge case and powder, necessary for loading and discharging a firearm. Frequently abbreviated as ammo. Anneal: A heat treating process which can be used to restore the ductility to brass that has been work hardened. In the case of brass, annealing always softens the metal. Antimony: A metal, frequently used to harden lead by alloying the two. Other metals, such as tin, may be added to the alloy as well. Anvil: A point against which priming compound can be crushed by the blow of the firing pin, causing detonation. Anvils may be a separate piece pressed into the primer itself (Boxer type), or an integral part of the case, as in the Berdan system. Automatic Weapon: Any firearm which discharges multiple shots with a single actuation of the trigger. In common usage, the term is often applied erroneously to describe what should be described as an autoloading, semi-automatic or self-loading firearm. back to top B Backed-Out Primer: A primer which, upon firing, has been pushed slightly out from the primer pocket. Primers backing out generally indicates an excessive headspace situation, usually in conjunction with a light load. Can be caused by light loads alone, in some circumstances. Also referred to as a popped or protruded primer. Ballistics: The science of projectiles in motion. When applied to firearms, it is normally divided into interior ballistics, exterior ballistics, and terminal ballistics. Ballistic Coefficient: A mathematical expression of a bullets ability to overcome atmospheric resistance (drag), as compared to a specified standard reference projectile. Generally abbreviated as BC. Balloon Head: A drawn cartridge case in which the primer actually extends into the powder chamber. This results in a rather weak web area, making the cases suitable for light loads only. Although long discontinued, they may still be encountered in old cartridges such as the .45 Colt, .44-40 WCF, or .45-70 Government. Balloon head cases are best relegated to the case collector, and should not be reloaded. Ball: Military nomenclature for a single round of small-arms ammunition. Refers specifically to lead or steel-cored jacketed ammunition, as opposed to more specialized tracer or armor-piercing ammunition. Ball Powder: Any of a series of double-base powders developed by Olin, having a spherical or flattened spherical shape. Examples would include Winchesters 231, 748, or 760 powders. Barrel/Cylinder Gap: The distance from the face of a revolvers cylinder to the face of the barrel. Normally, this is somewhere in the range of .003" TO .006", depending on the manufacturers specifications. Battery: As applied to firearms, the position of readiness for firing. A firearm is referred to as being in-battery when the locking mechanism is fully closed and the action is ready to be fired. Bearing Surface: The area of a bullet which actually contacts the lands and grooves during its passage through the barrel. Belted Case: A case having a raised band, or belt, around the base just ahead of the extractor grove. Intended to provide positive headspacing on cartridges with long, sloping shoulders, the belt allows the cartridge to feed and function more reliably than a rimmed case. Contrary to the common misconception, the belt adds nothing to the strength of the case. Berdan Case/Primer: A primer/case system, designed by Col. Hiram Berdan, having two or more flash holes, and an anvil formed into the primer pocket. Although widely used throughout the world, this system has never been popular in the U.S., due largely to the difficulty in reloading Berdan cases. Black Powder: An explosive propellant composed of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur. Blitz: Sierras line of thin-jacketed bullets, designed to expand or fragment violently upon impact. Especially favored for varmint hunting where ricochets may be a problem. BlitzKing: Any of Sierras family of high-performance varmint bullets utilizing an acetal resin tip. Combining high ballistic coefficient and outstanding accuracy with explosive terminal performance, they offer varminters the ultimate in field effectiveness. Boat Tail: A tapered section between a bullets bearing surface and base, intended to reduce the effects of drag. This, in turn, gives the bullet a higher ballistic coefficient than a comparable flat-based bullet. Bolt: That portion of a firearms action which contains the extractor and firing pin/striker mechanisms. It may or may not also serve to lock the mechanism. Bolt Thrust: The force exerted on the bolt face by gas pressure upon ignition, normally expressed in units of pounds per square inch (psi). Bore: The inside portion of a barrel. In a rifled barrel, the bore diameter refers to the measurement from the top of one land, to the top of the opposing land; the inside diameter of the barrel before the rifling is cut. Bore Capacity: A term used to describe the volume of the bore as it relates to its ability to effectively burn a given amount or type of powder, with a certain combination of components. A cartridge which may be over bore capacity with one type of powder, may be perfectly suited to another powder of a different burning rate. Specifically, bore capacity for a given component combination is indicated by the point (or DELTA) at which the pressure and velocity curves begin to separate. Bore Guide: An aid used during the cleaning process to help keep the cleaning rod centered in the bore, reducing the chance of damage to the throat. May replace the bolt, in the case of bolt action rifles, or may fit over the muzzle, as with the M14. Sometimes called a cleaning bolt. Bore Sight: To bring the sights into rough alignment with the bore visually, or with a collimator. Bore sighting is done in preparation to firing for zero; it is never a replacement for actual firing. Boxer Case/Primer: A primer/case system, designed by Col. Edward Boxer, having one flash hole located in the center of the primer pocket and a separate anvil pressed into the primer cup. Due to its ease of reloading, the Boxer system is best suited to the handloaders needs. Ironically, the system invented by an Englishman (Boxer) is most prevalent in the U.S., while an American system (Berdans) is used in England and Europe. Brass: An alloy of copper and zinc. Brass is the most commonly used material from which metallic cartridge cases are made. The term is also frequently used to describe the cartridge cases themselves. Bridging: A logjam type accumulation of powder in the mouth area of a powder measure, which sometimes occurs when using extruded tubular powders. This causes one charge to be light, and the next charge thrown to be excessive when the bridged powder falls free; a potentially hazardous situation. Brisance: The shattering or crushing effect of an explosive. Bullet: The projectile fired from a firearm. A complete, loaded cartridge is not a bullet; although a bullet is part of a loaded cartridge. Bullet Path: The vertical distance, normally expressed in inches, above or below a firearms line of sight. The path followed by a bullet in its flight to a target. Bullet Pull: The amount of pull, normally measured in pounds, needed to pull a bullet from the case mouth. Also referred to as neck tension. Bullet Puller: A tool used to extract a bullet from a case or loaded cartridge or loaded ammunition, or to break down ammunition which would be unsafe to fire. Burning Rate: A term used to describe the relative quickness of a given powder as compared to a known standard. Burning rate is extremely important in determining a powders suitability for a given cartridge. Bushing Die: A sizing die, either neck or full length, in which the neck tension is controlled by using any of a series of interchangeable bushings to control the outside diameter of the resized case neck. These bushings are available in increments of .001" to provide virtually infinite control over the resizing process. back to top C Caliber: The diameter of a projectile, normally expressed in thousandths of an inch when discussing small arms, although it may also be expressed in metric units. May also refer to bore or groove diameter, again, either in inches or millimeters. Caliper: A measuring instrument consisting of adjustable jaws used to determine thickness, diameter or length. An essential tool for the handloader. Cannelure: A cut or pressed groove (or grooves) around the shank of a bullet. Cannelures provide an area into which the case mouth may be securely crimped. Also known as crimping grooves. Cap: A percussion cap. The percussion cap was a early form of primer, composed of a small metal cup charged with a priming mixture (such as fulminate of mercury). Percussion caps are still used in most black powder firearms. Although not technically correct, the term is still used in reference to primers. Cartridge: A single, complete round of ammunition. See ammunition. The first cartridges consisted of the components (powder and bullet) which were contained in a casing of paper. The term cartridge comes from the Latin word for paper, charta, a direct reference to these early beginnings. Modern cartridges normally consist of 1) a case, 2) a bullet(s), 3) a primer, and 4) the powder charge. Case: The portion of a cartridge which holds or contains all other components. Also known as a shell, brass, cartridge case or hull. Case Forming: Forming a case, such as a .30-06, into another, such as a .25-06. This may be accomplished by the use of dies alone, or it may involve fire forming. Also referred to as reforming. Case Trimmer: A tool for cutting cases back to length after being stretched by firing or reforming. Cast Bullet: A bullet produced by pouring molten lead (or lead alloy) into a mould. Center Fire: Ammunition which has a primer located in the center of its base. Most center fire cartridges are reloadable. Chamber: That area of a firearm into which the cartridge is loaded in preparation for firing, and which supports the cartridge during firing. Chamber Cast: A casting of a firearms chamber(s), normally done with Woods metal, Cerrosafe, or a similar low melting-point alloy. Making a chamber cast is sometimes necessary to check chamber or throat dimensions. Chamfer: To remove burrs on the inside of a case mouth by cutting a slight bevel or taper. Chamfering reduces the possibility of damage to the bullet base, or the case itself, during the seating process. Charge: The specified amount of a particular powder loaded into a case. The act of putting powder into a case. Chronograph: An instrument used in determining the velocity of a projectile. Most are based on the time taken by a projectile to traverse a known distance between two points. Chronographs, while long used by the military and commercial ammunition manufacturers, have only become commonly available to the handloader within the last 20-30 years. Clip: A device which holds ammunition to be charged into a magazine. Clips may be inserted into the firearm and remain there during firing, as with the M1 Garand, or may be used only to aid in charging the magazine, as with the 1903 Springfield, M14, or M16s. This latter type is referred to as a stripper clip, while the former is called a charger clip. CMP: The Civilian Marksmanship Program. The CMP was originally created by the U.S. Congress. The CMP evolved out of the older (and no longer operational) Director of Civilian Marksmanship. The original purpose was to provide civilians an opportunity to learn and practice marksmanship skills so they would be skilled marksmen (or marksmanship instructors) if later called on to serve the U.S. military. The CMP operates through a network of affiliated clubs and associations that cover every state in the U.S. Collimator: In reference to firearms, a collimator is an optical device used to bore sight a rifle or handgun. In use, a pilot, or spud, is inserted into the muzzle and the sights are aligned by means of a screen attached to the spud. While this may be done as the first step in zeroing a gun, it is never a replacement for range firing. Compressed Charge: A load in which the seating of the bullet actually causes some compression of the powder. This situation is quite normal when using some of the slower-burning powders commonly used in the large-capacity Magnums. Cordite: An early extruded, smokeless, double-base propellant widely used in England. Cordite is distinguished by its length, which normally ran the full length of the powder chamber. Invented in 1889, cordite served as the basis for many of our currently used extruded propellants. Corrosive Primer: Any primer using potassium chlorate in its priming compound. When fired, a portion of this will become potassium chloride, similar to common table salt, and be deposited in the barrel, causing corrosion (rusting) very rapidly. Cleaning, using normal powder and copper solvents will not remove the corrosion causing residue left in the bore. These deposits can easily be removed by using warm water, followed by standard cleaning and oiling. Crimp: A turning inward of a case mouth to increase its tension on a bullet. Crimping is necessary when loading for revolvers, tubular magazines, and some rifles with extremely heavy recoil. Crimped Primer: Refers to a primer which has been staked, stabbed or otherwise crimped into the primer pocket. Commonly found on military cases, the remnants of this crimp must be removed by swaging or reaming before another primer is seated. Crown: The point of the bore where the rifling terminates at the muzzle. CUP: Abbreviation for Copper Units of Pressure. This relates to the pressure measured in a copper crusher testing system. There is no direct correlation between CUP and pressure expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI), and no conversion factor to extrapolate one from the other. Cupronickel: An alloy of copper and nickel, also known as German Silver. Cupronickel was once used extensively as a jacket material, despite a serious tendency to leave metal fouling in the barrel. In the U.S., it has been replaced almost entirely by gilding metal. D DCM: Director of Civilian Marksmanship Deburr: To remove any burrs around the inside or outside of a case mouth. Burrs are a normal byproduct of case trimming, and must be removed before reloading the case. Decap: To remove a spent primer from a case. Deterrent Coating: A chemical coating applied to powders, in order to bring their burning rates and characteristics into line with the manufacturers specifications for that particular powder type. Dies: In reloading, the tooling by which the resizing, reforming, case neck expanding, bullet seating, or bullet swaging operations are performed. Normally used in conjunction with a reloading press. Double-Base: A powder which uses both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine as an explosive base, as opposed to a single-base powder, which uses only nitrocellu-lose. Double-base powders generally have a higher energy content, and as such, can be somewhat more erosive than comparable single-base powders. Drop: The vertical distance between the bullet and its line of departure, normally measured in inches at a given range. Drop is caused by the effects of gravity upon a projectile. Drop Tube: A powder funnel having a short length of tubing (usually 5" to 6") to settle the powder kernels more compactly within the case. The result is an increase in the amount of propellant which can be charged into the case. Dum-Dum: A term applied to some early expanding bullets for the .303 service cartridge loaded by the British arsenal at Dum-Dum, India, prior to 1899. Frequently used (incorrectly) by the media and others unfamiliar with firearms to indicate any expanding bullet. Duplex Load: A load utilizing two different type of powder; usually a faster powder near the primer, and a slower one for the main charge. Duplex loading is intended to give higher velocities, smoother pressure curves, and greater powder efficiency. back to top E Energy: The capacity for performing work. In ballistics, kinetic energy is normally expressed in units of foot-pounds. One foot-pound is equivalent to the energy required to lift one pound one foot against the force of gravity. Engraving: The impressed indentations left on a bullets bearing surface, during its passage through the bore. Erosion: The wear, usually in the throat area of a barrel, caused by extreme heat and friction. Erosion occurs in all firearms but is aggravated by rapid fire, large case capacity, or the use of hotter burning powders. Expander Ball: A ball or plug, used to expand a case mouth to accept a bullet. In dies for bottlenecked cases, the expander is usually found on the decapping stem. An expander ball should be approximately .001" to .002" under bullet diameter to assure proper neck tension. Expansion Ratio: A mathematical expression for the relationship of the volume of the bore and powder chamber, to that of the powder chamber alone. Expansion ratio is a critical factor in predicting the performance capabilities of a gun/cartridge combination. Exterior Ballistics: The branch of ballistics which deals with the projectiles flight, from the time it leaves the muzzle, until it impacts on target. Extruded Tubular Powder: A type of smokeless powder formed by forcing it through a die, and cutting it to specified length. Extruded tubular powders are more or less cylindrical in shape, and may have one or more perforations running through its length. Common examples of extruded powders are IMR 4350, H4895, or Accurate 3100. back to top F Far Zero: The second point at which the bullet path crosses the line of sight. This is the commonly referred to zero for a given firearm, at which the point of aim and point of impact coincide. Fireform: To alter the shape of a case by firing it, generally done to increase case capacity. Upon firing, pressure forces the case out to fit the chamber, creating the new dimensions desired. Fireforming is a common technique in making wildcat or improved cases. Firing Pin: That portion of a firearm which strikes the primer, causing ignition. Flash Hole: A hole, or holes, from the primer pocket to the powder chamber of a cartridge case. Flat Nose: A bullet design having a broad, flat, meplat. In most tubular magazines, the point of one round rests on the primer of the cartridge in front of it, creating a potentially hazardous situation. Flat nose bullets are intended for use in these magazines to reduce the possibility of recoil causing detonation in the remaining rounds. FMJ: Common abbreviation for Full Metal Jacket, indicating a bullet having no exposed lead on the frontal portion. FMJs are non-expanding bullets, used in both rifles and pistols. They are produced in several different configurations, i.e., round nose, spitzer, spitzer boat tail, etc., depending on their intended use. Forcing Cone: The section of a revolver or shotgun barrel just ahead of the chamber(s) which gradually reduces in diameter to bore or land diameter. The forcing cone serves to align the bullet or shot charge with the bore, while preventing deformation to the projectile(s). FPJ: Full Profile Jacket. Sierras designation for a line of pistol or revolver bullets which have the jacket extending to the nose of the bullet. FPJs are intended to hold together well on silhouettes and other targets requiring deep penetration and minimal expansion. FPS: Abbreviation for Feet Per Second, usually in reference to the speed of a given projectile(s). Freebore: Essentially, the throat area of a barrel. Normally, use of the term free-bore indicates the rifle in question has an unusually long throat, as is the case in most of the Weatherby chamberings. back to top G GameKing: Sierras line of boat tailed hunting bullets. GameKings may be either hollow-point or spitzer in configuration, but all are of boat tail design. Gas: The rapidly expanding vapor caused by combustion. As the gas expands in an enclosed chamber (the cartridge case), it generates tremendous pressure. It is this pressure which drives the projectile to the target. Gas Check: A protective cup of copper, brass, or gilding metal placed on the base of a cast bullet. Gas checks are intended to reduce deformation of the bullets base due to pressure or hot gases. Gas Operated: In firearms, a gun system which utilizes a portion of the gases produced by the powders combustion to cycle the action. The military M1, M14, and M16 are all examples of gas operated weapons. Gilding Metal: An alloy of 90 to 95% copper, 5 to 10% zinc, now used extensively as a jacket material. Grain: A unit of weight equaling 1/7,000th of a pound. The most common unit of weight measurement for the handloader; bullets are measured in grains, as are charge weights of powder. There are 7,000 grains in a pound, 437.5 grains in one ounce. Greenhill Formula: A mathematical formula developed by Sir Alfred Greenhill to determine the twist necessary to stabilize an elongated bullet. The Greenhill formula states, the twist required (in calibers) equals 150 divided by the length of the bullet (in calibers). Grooves: The area between the lands in the bore of a rifled firearm. The grooves are cut or impressed into the surface of the bore, and serve to impart spin to the projectile. Group: The pattern formed by a series of shots on a target, fired generally using the same aiming point, from the same range. Group size is used to determine a firearms accuracy potential. While there are several ways of measuring group size, the most common for the average shooter is the extreme spread of the two widest shots. Gun Powder: The propellant powder used in cap and ball, muzzle- loading, and black powder cartridge firearms. Although frequently applied to any small arms propellant, the term gun powder denotes black powder specifically. back to top H Hangfire: A delay, sometimes quite noticeable, between the strike of the firing pin and the actual ignition of the cartridge. Head: As applied to cartridges, the base area of the case. This area encompasses the primer pocket, extractor groove, and the rim or belt, extending up to the body of the case. Head Separation: A circumferential cracking around the body of the case, usually just above the web area. A complete head separation will normally leave the forward portion of the case in the chamber upon extraction. Generally caused by excessive headspace. Headspace: The amount of play between the case head and the breech face, in a fully closed action. Insufficient headspace will cause difficulty in chambering, while excessive headspace will result in head separations. Headspace problems may be the fault of either the gun, the ammunition, or a combination of both. Head Stamp: A series of letters, numbers, or characters stamped into the head of a cartridge case to denote caliber, type, manufacturer, date of production or other pertinent information. Heel: The slight radiused portion of a bullet between the base and the main body. High Primer: A primer which has not been fully seated in the primer pocket, and extends slightly above the head of the case. High primers can be a dangerous defect, and can result in slam fires. This is especially true in any form of autoloading firearm. Hollow Point: A type of bullet having an opening in the nose. Hollow points may be of either the hunting, or target styles. Contrary to popular opinion, hollow points are not always designed to expand on impact. Match grade hollow point target bullets, for example, rarely exhibit any expansion when used on game. back to top I Ignition Time: The time interval between the impact of the striker or firing pin on the primer, and a rise in pressure sufficient to start the bullet from its seat. IHMSA: International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association Improved: A cartridge having increased capacity over another parent case. Usually achieved by increasing the shoulder angle, decreasing the body taper, or both. This is most frequently accomplished by fireforming. IMR: Improved Military Rifle. A series of single-base extruded tubular powders developed by Du Pont. Currently being manufactured by the IMR powder company. IngallsTables: A set of ballistics tables computed by Col. James Ingalls, in which the drag characteristics of a standard projectile are used as a reference for comparison of other small arms bullets. The ballistic coefficients of almost all U.S. manufactured bullets can be referenced to Ingalls tables, with only a slight degree of error. Interior Ballistics: The branch of ballistics dealing with events occurring between the detonation of the primer and the projectile leaving the muzzle. Instrumental Velocity: The velocity of a projectile as registered on a chronograph. Instrumental velocity is the average velocity of the projectile as it traverses the distance between the start and stop screens of the unit; in short, the velocity midway between them. If an actual muzzle velocity is needed, the instrumental velocity must be corrected to the muzzle. With modern chronographs, given their short screen spacings and a start screen only a few feet in front of the muzzle, this is generally unnecessary, and the corrections rarely amount to more than a few feet per second. IPSC: International Practical Shooters Confederation IWBA: International Wound Ballistics Association back to top J Jacket: An outer sheath, covering the interior portion (core) of a bullet. Many different materials, including steel, have been used in making jackets, but today, 95/5 gilding metal is the standard for the industry. JHC: Jacketed Hollow Cavity. A line of expanding handgun bullets designed by Sierra. JHCs are distinguished by having an internal cavity larger than the opening at the meplat. JHP: Jacketed Hollow Point. Any of Sierras line of hollow point pistol bullets, primarily intended for use in autoloading handguns. Jacketed hollow points are designed to provide reliable feeding, while maintaining excellent expansion characteristics. back to top K Kernel: A single, individual piece of powder. Sometimes also referred to as a grain of powder, but must not be confused with the unit of weight. See Grain. Key Hole: A elongated hole on target, indicating that the bullet was not traveling point-on at impact. Keyholing may be a slightly out-of-round hole, or it may be a complete bullet-shaped hole, where the projectile actually went through the target sideways. This normally indicates a stability problem. Kinetic Energy: See Energy. L Land(s): The raised portions of bore extending above the grooves in a rifled barrel. Leade: The minute portion of a barrels rifling which slopes from the unrifled throat to the full-depth rifling. Although frequently referred to as the throat, there is a definite difference between the two. Leading: A build-up or accumulation of lead in the barrel of a firearm, caused by using cast or swaged bullets. This can be controlled to a considerable degree by using harder alloys, better lubricants, or lower velocities. Leading causes no permanent harm to a firearm, but is detrimental to accuracy and can be difficult to remove. Line of Departure: A straight line projecting through the axis of the bore to infinity. While this is the initial direction of a bullets velocity, it should be clearly understood that the bullet falls away from this line immediately upon leaving the muzzle. This is primarily due to gravity and other outside forces acting on the projectile. Line of Sight: A straight line passing through the sights of a firearm to the target. Load Density: The weight of the powder charge in grains, divided by the volume (frequently expressed in grains of water) of the case. Locking Lug(s): The protruding lug(s) which engage the receiver to lock the action closed during firing. Locking lugs are normally situated on a firearms bolt, although there are exceptions. Lock Time: The time interval between the sears release of the striker or firing pin, and the subsequent impact on the primer. Lubricant: Any substance used to reduce friction. Specific types are used for firearm mechanisms, cast bullets, or case resizing. LUP: Abbreviation for Lead Units of Pressure. This relates to the pressure measured in a lead crusher testing system. Most often used in low-pressure applications such as shotguns. There is no direct correlation between LUPs and pressure expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI), and no conversion factor to extrapolate one from the other. back to top M Machine Gun: An automatic weapon firing a full-size (rifle caliber or larger) cartridge, usually fired off a bipod, tripod or other fixed mount. They may be clip, magazine or belt-fed, depending on the design and intended use. They are most often employed as a crew-served weapon. Magazine: An ammunition reservoir from which cartridges are fed into a firearms chamber. Magazines may be integral, as in the 1903 Springfield, or may be detachable, as in M14 and M16 series of weapons. Although the terms are frequently used interchangeably, a clip and a magazine are not the same thing. Magnum: A designation sometimes attached to a cartridge of greater capacity or power than others of similar caliber. This can be misleading, as magnum cartridges are not always the most powerful in their respective bore sizes. In rifles, the term usually refers to one of the belted cartridges, based on the original Holland & Holland magnums. Today, belts are used more for sales appeal than any true ballistic function. MatchKing: The trade name given to any of Sierras match-grade target bullets. All currently produced MatchKings are of hollow-point design, with all but one (.224" diameter 53 grain MatchKing) having boat tails. Despite their hollow-point design, MatchKings are not intended to expand on impact, and should not be used for big-game hunting. Meplat: The diameter of the flattened tip at the nose of a bullet. Mercuric Primer: Any primer which uses fulminate of mercury as a component in its priming compound. Cases fired with mercuric primers should not be reloaded, as the mercury seriously weakens the brass when fired. Mercuric primers may be either corrosive or non-corrosive, depending on whether or not they contain potassium chlorate. While no longer in use, surplus military and old commercial ammunition may still be encountered which is loaded with these primers. Metal Fouling: Metallic residue left in a barrel after firing. Although the current use of gilding metal has reduced fouling problems, the shooter still needs to keep a close eye on the condition of the barrel. This fouling, normally seen as a copper wash in the bore will have a detrimental effect on accuracy. Minute Of Angle: A unit of angular measurement equaling 1/60th of a degree. One minute of angle works out very close to one inch per hundred yards, making it a convenient measurement for shooters to use in describing accuracy, sight elevation or windage deflection. Also referred to as MOA, or minutes. One minute of angle = 1.0472" @ 100 yards. Misfire: The complete failure of a cartridge to fire after being struck by the firing pin or striker. Momentum: Expressed in units of pound-seconds, momentum is a quantity of motion. Momentum is obtained by multiplying a bullets mass times its velocity. In many instances, momentum may be a better indicator of a bullets potential than kinetic energy. Muzzle: The end portion of a firearms barrel; the point from which the bullet exits. Muzzle Energy: The kinetic energy generated by a projectile as it leaves the muzzle. Muzzle Pressure: The gas pressure remaining as the bullet exits the muzzle. High muzzle pressures tend to produce greater muzzle blast. Muzzle Velocity: The initial velocity of a projectile as it exits the muzzle. N NBRSA: National Bench Rest Shooters Association Neck: The parallel-sided portion of a case that grips the bullet. In a bottlenecked case, it is the area immediately ahead of the shoulder. Neck Up or Down: To change the size of a case neck, to reload with a bullet of larger or smaller diameter than the parent cartridge. As an example, the .30-06 case could be necked up to form a .35 Whelen, or necked down to form a .25-06. This is normally accomplished either by a sizing die, or by fireforming. Neck Size: To resize only the neck area of a cartridge case. Neck sizing is accomplished without the die touching the shoulder or body of a case. Neck Turning: An operation performed on the neck of a case to improve concentricity. This is accomplished by cutting the outside surface of the necks to a uniform thickness, while the case is centered on a mandrel. NM: National Match. A reference or marking commonly used on firearm parts or ammunition to denote a more stringent level of manufacture or quality control. Most frequently associated with Service Rifles used in High Power competition, and Service Pistols used for the Conventional Bullseye National Match Course. Non-Corrosive Primer: A primer which contains no potassium chlorate or similar compounds in its primer mixture. Also refer to: Corrosive Primer, and Mercuric Primer. Non-Mercuric Primer: A primer which contains no fulminate of mercury, or other mercuric compound in its priming mixture. A mercuric primer may or may not be corrosive, depending on whether or not it contains potassium chlorate. Also refer to: Mercuric Primer, and Corrosive Primer. NRA: National Rifle Association back to top O OAL: Over All Length: The total length of a loaded cartridge. May also be listed as LOA (Length Over All), or COL (Cartridge Overall Length). Obturation: The sealing of a bore and chamber by pressure. During the firing process, pressure swells the case within the chamber, preventing gas from leaking back into the action. The same pressure, applied to the base of the projectile causes it to swell or upset, filling and sealing the bore. Ogive: Literally, a French word meaning pointed arch. In bullet design, the ogive is the radiused portion between the bearing surface and the meplat. This radius is often measured in calibers. OKH: A series of cartridges designed by Charlie ONeil, Elmer Keith, and Don Hopkins. Out of Battery Firing: A discharge that takes place when the firearms locking mechanism is not fully closed. Unlike a slam-fire, an out of battery firing is normally the result of the shooter intentionally pulling the trigger. Upon firing, the unsupported case may rupture and vent gasses back into the action. This is a very hazardous situation for the shooter, and can destroy the rifle. Overbore: A loose term used to describe a case that has more capacity than it can effectively use with normally available powders. Also see: Bore Capacity, and Expansion Ratio. back to top P Pierced Primers: A primer which, upon firing, has been pierced by the firing pin. This allows gas to flow back into the action, and can damage the bolt face. A potentially dangerous situation normally indicating excessively high pressures. Plinking: Informal shooting, not following any organized rules of competition. Plinking is shooting just for fun, but all the rules of safe gun-handling still apply. Point Blank Range: The range to which a shooter can obtain a hit in the vital zone of a target, without holding over or under. Point blank range is influenced by many variables, including target size, initial velocity, and ballistic coefficient. This term is frequently misused to refer to extremely close ranges. In reality, a target may be within point blank range even when it is several hundred yards away, depending on the variables mentioned. Port Pressure: Applies only to gas operated firearms. The amount of pressure remaining in the bore as the bullet passes the gas port. If port pressures are too high, damage can result from the violent cycling of the action. It is important to understand that this can occur, even when chamber pressures are within acceptable limits. Port pressure can be controlled by proper powder selection. Powder Measure: A reloading tool which dispenses a specific volume of powder. Most are set for a certain charge through the use of bushings, or an adjustable powder chamber. Several of the better units have micrometer adjustable thimbles, allowing the handloader to return quickly to pre-recorded settings. Powder Scale: A scale used to measure powder charges, bullets, cases, etc. A good scale, accurate to within 1/10th of a grain, is an important tool for the hand-loader. Most reloading scales have traditionally been of the balance-beam type, although electronic units are now becoming quite popular. Powder Trickler: A reloading tool used to dribble powder, a kernel at a time, into the pan of a powder scale. Normally used when the handloader desires all charges to be absolutely uniform in weight. Power Jacket: A Sierra design feature, incorporated into both rifle and handgun bullets. A series of skives are cut into the mouth of a jacket, to promote uniform and positive expansion. Pro-Hunter: Any of Sierras flat-base hunting bullets. Depending on their intended use and caliber, Pro-Hunters are available in a wide range of weights and nose configurations. Progressive: A type of reloading press which advances a number of cases through the various stages of the reloading operation with every cycling. Once all stations are full, progressive presses turn out a loaded round with each stroke of the handle. Proof Cartridge: A special high-pressure load used to test the strength of a newly manufactured or rebuilt firearm. Also referred to as a blue pill load, pressures in these rounds may run as much as 40% higher than standard for a given cartridge. Protruding Primer: Refer to: Backed Out Primer. PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. back to top R Reforming: To alter the dimensions of a case, either by the use of dies, or fire-forming. Case reforming is frequently done to make obsolete or hard to get cases, from another which is readily available. A mandatory operation when dealing with wildcats and improved cartridges. Remaining Energy: The kinetic energy, normally expressed in foot- pounds, retained by a projectile at a given range. Remaining Velocity: The velocity of a projectile, at a given distance downrange. Resizing: Returning a fired case to dimensions which will allow its being rechambered in a firearm. Normally accomplished via a resizing die, this may refer to full-length, neck, small-base, or partial resizing. Rifling: The series of spiral grooves, cut or pressed into the bore of a firearm, intended to impart spin to a projectile. Rimfire: Any cartridge having its priming mixture contained within its rim. For all practical purposes, rimfires are non-reloadable. Round: Military terminology for a single, loaded cartridge. Round Nose: A type of bullet having a blunt, rounded profile. Best suited to short range use, due to its poor ballistic shape. back to top S Sabot: Literally, a French word meaning shoe. In weapons systems, sabots are a device used to center a sub-caliber projectile in a bore for firing. The sabot normally disengages from the projectile shortly after it exits the muzzle, falling to rest a short distance in front of the gun. SAAMI: Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute. Seating Depth: The depth to which the base of a given bullet is seated below the case mouth. Sectional Density: A bullets weight, in pounds, divided by its diameter in inches squared. High sectional density is essential to producing a good ballistic coefficient and deep penetration. SEE: Abbreviation for Secondary Explosive Effect. SEE is a condition which can occur when slow-burning powders are used at greatly reduced charge weights (poor loading density). Rather than burning in a normal fashion, the powder detonates, as though it were a severe overload. Also known as a pressure excursion. Selective Fire: The capability of some automatic weapons to fire in either the automatic or semi-automatic mode at the firers discretion. These weapons normally have a switch or selector lever to facilitate the operators choice. Shell Holder: The piece of a reloading press which holds the base of the case during the reloading process. Shell holders are generally removable, allowing one press to reload a wide variety of cases by changing to the appropriate one. Shoulder: The sloping portion of a cartridge case, located between the neck and the case body. Single-Base: Any smokeless propellant which uses nitrocellulose as its only explosive base. Refer to: Smokeless Powder, and Double-Base. Slam Fire: A slam fire is an accidental discharge that occurs during the feeding cycle, with no action on the part of the shooter. Most frequently associated with Service Rifles in combination with poorly assembled ammunition. The most common cause in handloaded ammunition is a high primer, improperly set head-space (insufficient resizing) or a combination of both. This is an extremely serious condition that can destroy the rifle and injure the shooter. Smokeless Powder: A propellant powder, composed primarily of nitrocellulose (single-base), or nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine (double-base). There are triple-base powders as well, but they are not used for reloading here in the U.S. Smokeless powder comes in several forms, such as extruded tubular, ball, and flake. Spherical Powder: See: Ball Powder. Spire Point: A conically pointed bullet, as opposed to the more common radiused ogival nose shape. Spitzer: Literally, German for pointed. In weapons terminology, a spitzer refers to a pointed bullet. Sub-Machine Gun: An Automatic or Selective Fire weapon chambered for a pistol cartridge. These weapons are normally compact, and intended to be used at close combat ranges. Swage: To form metal under pressure. Normally done in a press, using a punch or die. SWC: Semi-Wadcutter T Terminal Ballistics: The branch of ballistics which deals with the projectiles impact on target. Throat: The unrifled portion of the bore immediately ahead of the chamber, and before the leade. Also referred to as freebore. Time Of Flight: The time taken by a projectile to traverse two points, or a specific distance. Time of flight is a critical factor to a number of ballistic calculations. Trajectory: The arched path that a bullet follows in flight. Refer to: Bullet Path. Twist: The rate at which a firearms rifling turns within the barrel. This is normally expressed as the distance required for the projectile to make one complete revolution. Depending on the origin of the firearm, this may be written in inches or in millimeters; 1x12" or 1x305mm. back to top V Varmint: A non-game animal such as coyotes, woodchucks, or prairie dogs. In many states, varmints are not protected with regard to seasons or bag limits. Varminter: Sierras designation for a line of frangible bullets, intended for varmint shooting. Varmint Rifle: A rifle built specifically for varmint shooting. Generally speaking, varmint rifles tend to be heavy-barreled, and chambered for small-bore, flat-shooting cartridges such as the 223 Remington or the 22-250. Velocity: The speed of a projectile, usually expressed in feet per second at a given distance. VHA: Varmint Hunters Association back to top W Wadcutter: A bullet having a full-caliber flat nose, intended to cut a clean hole in the target for easier scoring. WCF: Winchester Center Fire. Designates a center fire cartridge designed or produced by Winchester. Examples would include the .30 WCF (.30-30), .38-40 WCF, and .44-40 WCF. Web: The solid portion of a cartridge case between the primer pocket and the powder chamber. The primer pocket and powder chamber are joined by the flash hole, or vent. Wildcat: A non-standard cartridge or chambering. While the distinctions are somewhat blurred, wildcat generally refers to a cartridge for which factory chambered guns and factory loaded ammunition has never been produced. Windage: Lateral correction of a firearms sights, to compensate for the projectiles deflection by wind or drift. Work Hardened: To have changed the grain structure of a metal by repeatedly stressing it. In cartridge cases, work hardening most frequently occurs in and around the neck area, from the stresses of repeated firings and resizings. This causes brittleness, and leads to cracking and splitting of the case. back to top X X-ring: The small center scoring ring in a target. The numerical value of a shot in the x-ring is the same as the highest scoring ring on the target, but is used to break ties. back to top Y Yaw: The rotation of a bullet at an angle (usually very slight) to its line of flight. Some yaw is almost always present when a bullet is fired, but this usually dampens out within 200 yards if the bullet is properly stabilized and well balanced. back to top Z Zero: The adjustment of a firearms sights in order to obtain impact at a desired point in relation to a specific point of aim, at a given range.	i don't know
The fungal infection dermatophytosis is better known by what misleading name?	7 Most Misleading Animal Names 7 Most Misleading Animal Names By Laura Poppick, Live Science Contributor \| October 31, 2013 10:09am ET MORE Credit: Michal Ninger \| Shutterstock Deceptive names What's in a name? When it comes to animals, a variety of characteristics can be wrapped up in a common name, including where an animal lives (mountain goat), what an animal eats (anteater), the color of an animal (brown bear) or, more broadly, what an animal looks like (dragonfly). This last category, however, is where the naming scheme can become misleading. Is a dragonfly a true fly? No – it belongs to the order Odonata, along with damselflies, whereas true flies (house flies, fruit flies, etc.) belong to the order Diptera. And is a dragonfly a dragon? That's probably a more obvious "no." Here is a list of seven other imaginative but potentially misleading animal names: 2 of 9 Credit: kaschibo \| Shutterstock Seahorse A seahorse might slightly resemble a horse, without the fur, and with a different kind of tail, but it is really a fish that belongs to the Syngnathidae family, along with pipefishes and leafy sea dragons. To be fair to whoever came up with the common name seahorse, it's a bit more accurate than the direct translation of the animal's Latin genus name, Hippocampus, which literally translates as "horse" (hippos-) "sea monster" (-kampos). Calling anything that only grows to be about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) long a monster is potentially more misleading than calling a fish a horse. 3 of 9 Credit: 300dpi \| Shutterstock Starfish Starfish don't have scales, don't have tails and can't swim, so they are therefore not fish. Instead, the rough-skinned, multi-legged seafloor dweller is an echinoderm, related to sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Though it does at least look like a star. 4 of 9 Credit: Karel Gallas \| Shutterstock Red panda Like true panda bears, red pandas spend much of their time munching on bamboo up in tree limbs. And, like true pandas, they have thumb-like appendages. But this eastern Himalayan and southwestern China-dwelling animal does not belong to the same family as the true panda, and is not a bear. They actually look and act more like raccoons. They also occupy a family all to their own, Ailuridae, and all of their closest relatives have gone extinct. 5 of 9 Credit: schankz \| Shutterstock Ringworm Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is not a worm at all: It is a fungal infection consisting of several different species of fungus that feeds on keratin — the substance found in hair, nails and the outer layer of skin — within humans and domesticated animals. The infection forms a ring-like pattern on skin that sort of looks like a worm burrow. 6 of 9 Credit: Kristo-Gothard Hunor \| Shutterstock Guinea pig These common household pets (in the United States) and increasingly popular delicacies (in South America) have more fur and faster metabolisms than any true pig. Guinea pigs are rodents, and the only thing they share in common with true pigs is that they are mammals … and they make squeaky sounds. 7 of 9 Credit: Henk Bentlage \| Shutterstock Prairie dog Like guinea pigs, prairie dogs are rodents, and have nothing more in common with domesticated dogs than guinea pigs do with true pigs. The call of the prairie dog is thought to sound like the bark of a dog, but given its small size, the tone of its bark only matches that of the smallest true dogs. 8 of 9 Credit: Erik Zandboer \| Shutterstock Flying fox With wingspans reaching up to about 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) wide, these animals can grow to be as large as a fox. But they are not foxes at all — they are the largest and least studied bats in the world. More than 60 species are known to live throughout isolated islands within the Pacific and Indian oceans, and parts of continental Australia and Asia. Their brownish-red fur resembles that of a fox, but aside from that, these tree-dwelling, fruit-eating mammals have little in common with their namesakes. 9 of 9	Dermatophytosis
Derived from the description of a skinned herb, what old English word means a bald-headed man?	Ringworm in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment \| The Munch Zone The fungi Trichophyton mentagrophytes , Microsporum gypseum and Microsporum Canis are the common cause of ringworm in dogs. Ringworm is present in humid, hot climates. The infected animal will spread it in their living space and the places, animals and people he comes into contact with. Ringworm spores can live in an environment for more that 18 months. Places that are highly populated with animals such as a dog park, kennel, groomers or animal shelter increase the risk of your dog contracting ringworm. If your dog has a poor immune system or health issues they are more susceptible to ringworm. Signs of Ringworm in Dogs Although ringworm can appear on any part of your dog’s body, it most commonly appears on the ears, paws, head and forelimbs. If the ringworm goes untreated, it can easily spread all over your dog’s body. At the first sign of symptoms contact your veterinarian: Small round lesion on the skin A scaly center of the round lesion Pustules in the lesion Crusted lesions How is ringworm in dogs transmitted? Transmission of ringworm occurs by your dog having direct contact with the fungus. An infected animal or even a person can spread the ringworm fungus by touching your dog or coming into contact with surfaces or objects that your dog has access to. Fungal spores remain on objects such as carpet, bedding, brushes, food bowls, furniture and toys for more than 18 months. The length of time between direct contact with the fungus and the signs of infection ranges between 14 to 21 days. Diagnosis of Ringworm in Dogs The veterinarian will use an ultraviolet light, also referred to as a Wood’s lamp, to closely examine your dog’s hair. In addition the veterinarian will take a fungal culture of skin clippings from the infected area and examine it under a microscope. A skin biopsy may also be performed. Treatment of Ringworm in Dogs The veterinarian will determine the proper treatment by the severity of the condition. Dogs and puppies that have small isolated lesions will most-likely just heal on within a 4 month time frame, without the help of treatment. Treatment options the veterinarian will consider is medicated shampoo, miconazole ointment, oral medications, topical treatment and antifungal agents. Once treatment begins the lesions should heal within 1 to 3 weeks. A followup visit to the veterinarian is required to assure that the lesion has healed properly. Image Source Prevention of Ringworm in Dogs Since ringworm spreads easily and can be transferred from dog to human and vice versa, pet parents will want to take steps to prevent a reoccurrence. You will want to wash all of your dog’s bedding and toys thoroughly. In addition, wash the tile or wood floors and shampoo the carpet and rugs. Wipe down surfaces that your dog had contact with using one part bleach and 10 parts water mixture to kill the fungus. Always use gloves during the cleaning process and avoid contact with the objects. If you have other pets in your household you should fully inspect their skin for lesions. If you find any of your other pets have ringworm, take them to the veterinarian immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment. You can also quarantine your infected dog until he is fully healed so prevent the spread of the fungus. How long is the infected dog contagious? Your dog remains contagious for up to 3 weeks, even during treatment. If treatment is not involved your dog will remain contagious until the proper measures and treatment is taken. Several weeks after treatment, the veterinarian will request for you to bring your dog into the office so that ringworm cultures can be performed. This step is to assure that the fungus is completely gone and your dog is not contagious any longer. Can dogs fully recover from ringworm? Yes. Dogs that receive proper treatment in accordance with the severity of ringworm they have will recover. Pet parents are responsible for following the instructions and recommendations for treatment from the veterinarian strictly. If proper treatment measures are not taken seriously your dog can have reoccurring bouts with ringworm. At times, pet parents will see the lesion heal and disappear which gives the appearance that the fungus is gone. However, the only true way to know if your dog is fully healed from ringworm is to have one last culture taken which will allow the veterinarian to confirm healing. Ringworm in dogs is one of the most common transferable infections between dogs and humans. It is well known that humans can get ringworm and transfer it to their dog without even realizing it. Pet parents will always want to keep a close eye on their own skin as well. If you spot any unusual lesions, itching, redness or circular shaped scaly skin on your own body, visit your doctor immediately for diagnosis and treatment. You will want to isolate yourself as much as possible from your dog and wipe down surfaces to reduce the risk of transferring the fungus to your dog or anyone else in your household. Shares	i don't know
In geology, particles of what range from 0.0625mm to 2mm?	USGS OFR 2013-1003: Sea-Floor Geology in Northeastern Block Island Sound, Rhode Island, Sediments Index Click on figures for larger images Figure 19. Map showing the locations of sediment samples taken during U.S. Geological Survey cruise 2012-002-FA on the research vessel Rafael. Figure 20. Illustration showing the maximum depth that is affected by orbital wave motion, called the wave base, as it is related to wavelength. Sediment Distribution Sea-floor sediments in the study area range from sand to gravelly sediment to gravel, which includes boulders ( fig. 19 ). Sand is present in a narrow band along the coastal areas and in the deeper, offshore area along the southern edge of the study area. The majority of the sea floor in the central part of the study area is made up of gravel or gravelly sediment; bathymetry, sidescan-sonar, and bottom photography clearly indicate the presence of abundant boulders. Several bottom sample stations were planned to compare surface sediment textures in scour depressions with those on the adjacent sea floor or an erosional outlier. Stations NBIS8 and NBIS9 are about 120 m apart from one another in the southern part of the study area; NBIS8 is on the modern marine sediment surrounding the scour depression where NBIS9 is located. While both samples are classified as sand, the sample from NBIS8 is much finer grained with a mean grain size of 2.56 phi, whereas the sample from NBIS9 has a mean grain size of 0.65 phi. NBIS11, another station on an erosional outlier of modern marine sediment, has a mean grain size of 2.68 phi. Unfortunately, we could not obtain a sample from NBIS10, in a nearby scour depression, but photographs from the station show coarser grained sediment similar to that found at NBIS9. Sediments in scour depressions tend to be coarser grained than those of the Holocene sediments on the surrounding sea floor and erosional outliers. Scour depressions are present throughout Block Island and Rhode Island Sounds (McMullen and others, 2007, 2011, 2012; Poppe and others, 2011, 2012). Based on studies of wave climate showing that large waves regularly impact the sea floor of Rhode Island Sound (Thompson, 1977; Grilli and others, 2010; Ullman and Codiga, 2010) and an earlier geologic study showing evidence of wave impacts (Knebel and others, 1982), we believe these features are formed from and maintained by vertical and horizontal stresses and changing pressure fields associated with the repeated passing of large, long-period storm waves. For example, orbital motion alone can resuspend and erode the sea floor down to the wave base, a depth equal to half the wavelength ( fig. 20 ). Thus, the orbital motion from storm waves with 60-m wavelengths affects the sea floor to about 30-m depths where the deep scour depressions are within the study area. Once resuspended by storm waves, the sediment can then be transported away by the relatively weak tidal currents (Haight, 1942; White and White, 2012). The coarser areas of the sea floor also increase the water turbulence immediately above them, which probably inhibits finer grained sediment from being deposited (Murray and Thieler, 2004). Sediment Data The sediment grain-size dataset provided in this report contains information on the collection, description, and texture of sediments at the 26 stations in the study area. Sediments were sampled at only 11 of the stations due to either a coarse-grained sea floor or rough sea state that prevented a sample from being obtained. Stations where samples could not be obtained were classified based on video and still photography obtained at the station. These stations have no-data values (-9999) in the textural and statistical sections of the sediment dataset. The basic structure of the dataset is laid out in a matrix where rows represent individual samples and columns (fields) contain sample- and station-specific information. This matrix consists of 42 fields that are defined in the Data Dictionary section. In the Geographic Information System Data Catalog section, a .zip file contains the sediment data in three formats (a shapefile, a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, and a comma-delimited ASCII text file) along with metadata. Data Dictionary An integral part of any database is the dictionary that explains the structure and content. It contains a list of the fields and definitions of parameters measured. Data utilization is facilitated by reference to this compilation because it defines abbreviations and lists field names. LABNO - Unique sample identifier assigned in the laboratory STATIONID - Sample name or number assigned in the field PROJECT - Project under which samples were taken or data generated CRUISEID - Name or number of cruise on which sample was collected or station occupied PRINCIPAL - Name of principal investigator LATITUDE - Latitude in decimal degrees (north latitudes are positive values) LONGITUDE - Longitude in decimal degrees (west longitudes are negative values) DEPTH_M - Depth of water overlying sediment at the time of sampling, measured by a hull-mounted fathometer, corrected for draft, but not corrected for tides, in meters T_DEPTH - Top depth of the sample below the sediment-water interface, in centimeters B_DEPTH - Bottom depth of the sample below the sediment-water interface, in centimeters DEVICE - Device used to collect the sample MONTH - Number of calendar month during which the sample was collected DAY - Calendar day on which the sample was collected YEAR - Calendar year during which the sample was collected WEIGHT - Dry weight of sample, in grams ZGRAVEL - Gravel content in percent dry weight of the sample (particles with nominal diameters greater than 2 mm; -1 phi and larger) ZSAND - Sand content in percent dry weight of the sample (particles with nominal diameters less than 2 mm but greater than or equal to 0.0625 mm; 0 through 4 phi, inclusive) ZSILT - Silt content in percent dry weight of the sample (particles with nominal diameters less than 0.0625 mm but greater than or equal to 0.004 mm; 5 through 8 phi, inclusive) ZCLAY - Clay content in percent dry weight of the sample (particles with nominal diameters less than 0.004 mm; 9 phi and smaller) SEDCLASS - Sediment description based on a rigorous definition (Shepard, 1954; Schlee, 1973; Poppe and others, 2004) For sediments with gravel equal to or greater than 10 percent: GRAVEL ï¿½ gravel equal to or greater than 50 percent GRAVELLY SEDIMENT ï¿½ gravel equal to or greater than 10 percent, but less than 50 percent For sediments with gravel less than 10 percent: SAND ï¿½ sand equal to or greater than 75 percent SILTY SAND - sand less than 75 percent and equal to or greater than 50 percent, silt is greater than clay, and clay less than 20 percent CLAYEY SAND - sand less than 75 percent and equal to or greater than 50 percent, clay is greater than silt, and silt less than 20 percent SILT - silt equal to or greater than 75 percent SANDY SILT ï¿½ silt less than 75 percent and equal to or greater than 50 percent, sand is greater than clay, and clay less than 20 percent CLAYEY SILT - silt less than 75 percent and equal to or greater than 50 percent, clay is greater than sand, and sand less than 20 percent CLAY ï¿½ clay equal to or greater than 75 percent SANDY CLAY - clay less than 75 percent and equal to or greater than 50 percent, sand is greater than silt, and silt less than 20 percent SILTY CLAY - clay less than 75 percent and equal to or greater than 50 percent, silt is greater than sand, and sand less than 20 percent SAND SILT CLAY ï¿½ all of these components greater than 20 percent MEDIAN - Middle point in the grain-size distribution, in phi units MEAN - Average value in the grain-size distribution, in phi units STDDEV - Standard deviation (root mean square of the deviations) of the grain-size distribution, in phi units (that is, sorting) SKEWNESS - Deviation from symmetrical form of the grain-size distribution KURTOSIS - Degree of curvature near the mode of the grain-size distribution PHI_11 - Weight percent of the sample in the 11-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.0005 mm but less than 0.001 mm); fine clay PHI_10 - Weight percent of the sample in the 10-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.001 mm but less than 0.002 mm); medium clay PHI_9 - Weight percent of the sample in the 9-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.002 mm but less than 0.004 mm); coarse clay PHI_8 - Weight percent of the sample in the 8-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.004 mm but less than 0.008 mm); very fine silt PHI_7 - Weight percent of the sample in the 7-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.008 mm but less than 0.016 mm); fine silt PHI_6 - Weight percent of the sample in the 6-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.016 mm but less than 0.031 mm); medium silt PHI_5 - Weight percent of the sample in the 5-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.031 mm but less than 0.0625 mm); coarse silt PHI_4 - Weight percent of the sample in the 4-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.0625 mm but less than 0.125 mm); very fine sand PHI_3 - Weight percent of the sample in the 3-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.125 mm but less than 0.25 mm); fine sand PHI_2 - Weight percent of the sample in the 2-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.25 mm but less than 0.5 mm); medium sand PHI_1 - Weight percent of the sample in the 1-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 0.5 mm but less than 1 mm); coarse sand PHI_0 - Weight percent of the sample in the 0-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 1 mm but less than 2 mm); very coarse sand PHIM1 - Weight percent of the sample in the -1-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 2 mm but less than 4 mm); very fine pebbles (granules) PHIM2 - Weight percent of the sample in the -2-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 4 mm but less than 8 mm); fine pebbles PHIM3 - Weight percent of the sample in the -3-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 8 mm but less than 16 mm); medium pebbles PHIM4 - Weight percent of the sample in the -4-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 16 mm but less than 32 mm); coarse pebbles PHIM5 - Weight percent of the sample in the -5-phi fraction (nominal diameter of particles greater than or equal to 32 mm); very coarse pebbles to boulders	Sand
What UK city is a person metaphorically 'sent to' when ignored or ostracized by a group?	How many grains of sand are there in a given stretch of an average beach? - Quora Quora Geology How many grains of sand are there in a given stretch of an average beach? In order to visualize large numbers: How many grains can you expect in, say, one meter strech of beach? The range of depth and grain size are probably large, would be nice to know them as well. But average numbers are fine. Written Aug 3, 2014 Let's assume a beach contains medium sand of around 0.3mm diameter on average. The depth of sand on a beach can vary quite a lot but let's assume 3 metres until the underlying lithology. Of course, a bulk of beach sand isn't entirely sand, there's space because grains are mostly spherical. So let's assume a porosity of 23%, for now. This means 1 square metre of beach, down to a depth of 3m should hold about 163 billion grains of sand. The porosity is likely to be as high as around 48% though but don't quote me on that, there's a mathematical maximum that I can't quite remember. The sand grain size can vary greatly and the depth of sand at the beach can be, pretty much, anything up to maybe even 15-20m. After walking for about 30 seconds on a beach, it's fair to say that you would've probably crossed trillions of grains of sand. EDIT: Sorry, I should address the question in the comment about the range of grain sizes possible. Sand on the beach could be between 0.0625mm and 2mm diameter. Anything less has most likely been transported by wind elsewhere and the number of grains larger than 2mm are probably negligible compared to the number of grains within the range.	i don't know
Madison Avenue is an American term for what industry?	Madison Avenue and the Color Line \| Jason Chambers Madison Avenue and the Color Line African Americans in the Advertising Industry Jason Chambers View table of contents and excerpt "A major contribution to the history of advertising, consumption, and African American history."—Lizabeth Cohen, author of A Consumers' Republic "The book offers perspective for those entering the industry as well as those who don't understand what all of the fuss is about."—Advertising Age "A cogent analysis of an important aspect of race relations in the US. . . . Highly recommended."—Choice "Rarely do scholars look beyond consumer-directed messages to explore the battlegrounds from which they emanate. Jason Chambers succeeds at this splendidly in analyzing African Americans' struggles with the advertising industry, both inside and outside of it, through the twentieth century."—Journal of American History Until now, most works on the history of African Americans in advertising have focused on the depiction of blacks in advertisements. As the first comprehensive examination of African American participation in the industry, Madison Avenue and the Color Line breaks new ground by examining the history of black advertising employees and agency owners. For much of the twentieth century, even as advertisers chased African American consumer dollars, the doors to most advertising agencies were firmly closed to African American professionals. Over time, black participation in the industry resulted from the combined efforts of black media, civil rights groups, black consumers, government organizations, and black advertising and marketing professionals working outside white agencies. Blacks positioned themselves for jobs within the advertising industry, especially as experts on the black consumer market, and then used their status to alter stereotypical perceptions of black consumers. By doing so, they became part of the broader effort to build an African American professional and entrepreneurial class and to challenge the negative portrayals of blacks in American culture. Using an extensive review of advertising trade journals, government documents, and organizational papers, as well as personal interviews and the advertisements themselves, Jason Chambers weaves individual biographies together with broader events in U.S. history to tell how blacks struggled to bring equality to the advertising industry. Jason Chambers Associate Professor of Advertising at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.	Advertising
Which compound, from the bark of the Cinchona tree, and used in tonic water, was the first effective drug used to treat malaria?	Home \| The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Read More... Our history dates back to 1992, when a group of attorneys who had been working together for over two decades decided to establish Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados with the purpose of creating a boutique law office. Together with a... Read More... An American multinational banking and financial services corporation formed on July 1, 2007 as result of the merger of The Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation. The company employs more than 48,000 staff worldwide and has over US$1.3 trillion...	i don't know
In the Bible, after killing his brother Abel, Cain fled to the land of where?	Where Did Cain Get His Wife?: What About Inbreeding? Where Did Cain Get His Wife?: What About Inbreeding? Introduction Cain's Wife? After Cain was sent into exile east of Eden for killing Abel he found a wife and built a city. Even if Cain married one of his sisters, doesn't this produce theological and biological problems? Rich Deem The Bible indicates that Adam and Eve's first son, Cain, slew his younger brother Abel because of jealousy over the acceptance of his brother's offering over his own. Immediately after being banished to the east in the land of Nod, Cain found a wife and raised a family and founded a "city" called Enoch. If Cain was the firstborn of Adam and Abel the second, then how could Cain have found a wife and built a city? Creation of humanity The Bible describes the creation of humanity in Genesis, the first book. According to the chapter one account, God created male and female human beings in His image. 1 Chapter two of Genesis goes into more detail about the creation of mankind. According to the narrative, God created Adam, the first man, 2 then, some time later, created Eve. 3 Adam and Eve sinned and were banished from Eden. 4 They produced two sons, Cain and Abel. 5 Both Cain and Abel presented sacrifices to God, but Cain's was rejected, 6 because he expended a half-hearted effort. 7 So, Cain became angry and murdered his brother in a fit of jealousy. 8 Cain is exiled God confronted Cain about the murder of Abel and banished him to the east of Eden. The problem arises in the next verse, where suddenly Cain is married and builds a city: Then Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden. (Genesis 4:16) Cain had relations with his wife and she conceived, and gave birth to Enoch; and he built a city, and called the name of the city Enoch, after the name of his son. (Genesis 4:17) Mesopotamia The assumption seems to be that Cain and Abel were the first two children of Adam and Eve. Although Cain does seem to be the firstborn, the text is not clear that Abel was the second born, but only that he was the second son. 5 Later, the narrative indicates that Adam and Eve produced "other sons and daughters." 9 So, it is possible that Adam and Eve produced daughters between the births of Cain and Abel. It is also likely that others sons and daughters were produced after the birth of Abel. We don't know how old Cain and Abel were when Cain murdered his brother, but they seem to be at least young adults, since they are both engage in a trade for their living. 5 The second thing one notices is Cain's seeming paranoia about being found and revenge being taken against his for killing Abel. 10 The only way this makes sense is if the brothers and sisters of Abel were upset that Cain had killed their brother. Although the period of time between the birth of Cain and the death of Abel is not given in the Bible, it would seem that this period was probably over 100 years, since the birth of Adam's next son, Seth is said to have occurred when Adam was 130 years old. 11 Adam and Eve could have produced many daughters during that period of time. Cain builds a "city" So, the Genesis narrative suggests that Cain had other brothers and sisters when he was exiled by God. One of those sisters married Cain (or more likely had already been married to Cain when he killed his brother), became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch somewhere east of Eden. The next problem that arises is the claim that Cain "built a city." To us, in the 21st century, this evokes images of skyscrapers and high density housing. However, the original Hebrew word, translated "city," merely had the meaning of a place that was guarded by a watch or with a wall. 12 At its minimum, the Hebrew root referred to an encampment or post. So, it is entirely possible that Cain could have built such a "city." Theological problems Skeptics have pointed out that the only viable solution to the problem of Cain's wife (Cain marrying his sister) suffers from theological problems, since close relations were not allowed to marry according to Jewish law. 13 However, all of these events happened before the law was given. According to the Apostle Paul, when there is no law, there can be no violation of the law or sin. 14 So, since the law against incest was not given until thousands of years later, there was no theological problem with Cain marrying his sister. Genetic problems Many skeptics object to the idea that Cain married his sister from a scientific viewpoint, since inbreeding leads to the expression of detrimental recessive mutations. This is why punctuated equilibrium does not represent a viable evolutionary mechanism, since species sorting does not really lead to the formation of new species, but to the extinction of the current species. 15 However, scientists have developed completely inbred strains of mice whose individuals are all genetically identical. The process involves selecting out the defects. The resulting strains of mice are regularly interbred and do not suffer from any defects (although scientists also raise strains of inbred mice that possess a single genetic defect, for study). In the same way, I believe that the first two humans were created without genetic defects. Inbreeding among their offspring did not lead to defects until many generations later as spontaneous mutations accumulated. At that point, God instituted laws against incest to minimize the expression of genetic mutations that had developed within our species. Conclusion Is has been shown that the Bible's claim that Cain, the first offspring of Adam and Eve, could have found a wife is found to be plausible if he had chosen among one of his sisters (and he probably had already done so before he murdered Abel). Since there seems to have been at least 100 years between the birth of Cain and the death of Abel, Adam and Eve would have had plenty of time to produce daughters for Cain to choose from. Brothers and sisters marrying seems to be a theological problem, since the Bible is quite clear that one should not marry a close relative. However, the Jewish laws were not instituted until thousands of years later, so there would have been no prohibition against such marriages at that time. Skeptics also say that such interbreeding would have produced a genetically crippled population. However, if God had created human beings, as the Bible says, then it would be expected that they would have been created without genetic defects. The accumulation of detrimental mutations would taken many generations, at which time God instituted the laws against incest to protect against the majority of these defects. Related Pages General Rebuttal to the Theory of Evolution References Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them; and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth." (Genesis 1:26-28) Then the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. The LORD God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden; and there He placed the man whom He had formed. (Genesis 2:7-8) Then the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him." Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all the cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every beast of the field, but for Adam there was not found a helper suitable for him. So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. (Genesis 2:18-22) Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil; and now, he might stretch out his hand, and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever"-- therefore the LORD God sent him out from the garden of Eden, to cultivate the ground from which he was taken. So He drove the man out; and at the east of the garden of Eden He stationed the cherubim and the flaming sword which turned every direction to guard the way to the tree of life. (Genesis 3:22-24) Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, "I have gotten a manchild with the help of the LORD." Again, she gave birth to his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of flocks, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (Genesis 4:1-2) So it came about in the course of time that Cain brought an offering to the LORD of the fruit of the ground. Abel, on his part also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and for his offering; but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard. So Cain became very angry and his countenance fell. (Genesis 4:3-5) By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks. (Hebrews 11:4) For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; not as Cain, who was of the evil one and slew his brother. And for what reason did he slay him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother's were righteous. (1 John 3:11-12) Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it." (Genesis 4:6-7) Cain called Abel his brother. And it came about when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him. (Genesis 4:8) Then the days of Adam after he became the father of Seth were eight hundred years, and he had other sons and daughters. (Genesis 5:4) "Behold, You have driven me this day from the face of the ground; and from Your face I will be hidden, and I will be a vagrant and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me." (Genesis 4:14) When Adam had lived one hundred and thirty years, he became the father of a son in his own likeness, according to his image, and named him Seth. (Genesis 5:3) Brown-Driver-Briggs' Hebrew Definitions:	NOD
In which country was Osama bin Laden born?	Online Bible \| Biblica - The International Bible Society Genesis 4 Cain and Abel 1Adam[ a ] made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain.[ b ] She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth[ c ] a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. 6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” 8 Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.”[ d ] While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. 9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” 10 The Lord said, “What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground. 11 Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. 12 When you work the ground, it will no longer yield its crops for you. You will be a restless wanderer on the earth.” 13 Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is more than I can bear. 14 Today you are driving me from the land, and I will be hidden from your presence; I will be a restless wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” 15 But the Lord said to him, “Not so[ e ]; anyone who kills Cain will suffer vengeance seven times over.” Then the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him. 16 So Cain went out from the Lord’s presence and lived in the land of Nod,[ f ] east of Eden. 17 Cain made love to his wife, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Enoch. Cain was then building a city, and he named it after his son Enoch. 18 To Enoch was born Irad, and Irad was the father of Mehujael, and Mehujael was the father of Methushael, and Methushael was the father of Lamech. 19 Lamech married two women, one named Adah and the other Zillah. 20 Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. 21 His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play stringed instruments and pipes. 22 Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of[ g ] bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain’s sister was Naamah. 23 Lamech said to his wives, “Adah and Zillah, listen to me; wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for injuring me. 24 If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech seventy-seven times.” 25 Adam made love to his wife again, and she gave birth to a son and named him Seth,[ h ] saying, “God has granted me another child in place of Abel, since Cain killed him.” 26 Seth also had a son, and he named him Enosh. At that time people began to call on[ i ] the name of the Lord. Footnotes	i don't know
Which metallic element is refined from Cassiterite, SnO2?	Cassiterite - definition of cassiterite by The Free Dictionary Cassiterite - definition of cassiterite by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cassiterite Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . cas·sit·er·ite (kə-sĭt′ə-rīt′) n. A light yellow, red-brown, or black mineral, SnO2, that is an important tin ore. Also called tinstone. [French cassitérite, from Greek kassiteros, tin.] cassiterite (kəˈsɪtəˌraɪt) n (Minerals) a black or brown mineral, found in igneous rocks and hydrothermal veins. It is a source of tin. Composition: tin oxide. Formula: SnO2. Crystal structure: tetragonal. Also called: tinstone [C19: from Greek kassiteros tin] cas•sit•er•ite (kəˈsɪt əˌraɪt) n. a brown or black mineral, tin dioxide, SnO2, usu. found as fibrous masses or placer deposits; the chief ore of tin. [1855–60; < Greek kassíter(os) tin + -ite 1] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 1. cassiterite - a hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin atomic number 50 , Sn , tin - a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: tinstone References in periodicals archive ? Enrichment of scandium also occurs in aluminum phosphate minerals, beryl, cassiterite, columbite, garnet, muscovite, rare-earth minerals, and wolframite. Global Scandium Market - Segmented by Product Type, End-User Industry and Geography - Trends and Forecasts (2015-2020) - Reportlinker Review Almost 30 years after the first publication, an archaeometallurgy survey has been conducted by the authors documenting the sources and occurrences of tin in Turkey; the highland tin-production model has now been extended to include the Hisarcik-Kiranardi, Kayseri Erciyes area north of the initial discovery of cassiterite reported in the Taurus range. Diversity can firm up fragile economy 5kg bag of cassiterite, dug from the ground by a local miner here and tagged by a government representative, made the Punia mine the latest in a growing number of sites indoctrinated in the iTSCi conflict-free mineral traceability and due diligence program. Thomson Resources Limited (ASX:TMZ) Quarterly Activities Report - December 2013 The term "conflict minerals" refers to several highly lucrative and commonly mined metallic ores including coltan, wolframite, and cassiterite, all of which are refined into precious metals (tantalum, tungsten, and tin, respectively) that form essential components of cell phones (Mineral Information Institute, 2010). The cell phone problem/solution The source of the low levels of Sn (10s of ppm) in the till could be rare cassiterite grains in the mineralization, though no cassiterite or any other Sn-bearing minerals have been seen in the Sisson deposit rocks used in this study or in any other studies of the deposit.	Tin
A cachalot - an old French word for tooth - is better known as what creature, the largest living toothed animal?	Minerals & Electronics - Mineral Commodities & You Minerals & Electronics Minerals & Electronics There are many minerals found in electronics we use every day, but the three minerals were going to talk about are Cassiterite, Coltan, and Gold. All these minerals are mined and extracted from the Eastern Congo and many other places around the world. We will focus on the mining happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States. These minerals are essential in the manufacture of a variety of devices, including consumer electronics such as mobile phones, laptops, and MP3 players. Coltan Coltan is a metallic ore composed of niobium and tantalum. Coltan is refined into metallic tantalum, which with its unique capacitor properties is then used in computers, cell phones, video game consoles, GPS, video cameras, and other micro-electrical circuits. Found in eastern DRC, Australia, and only a few other areas in the world. Prices were averaging about $100 per kg, and were reported to sometimes reach $600 per kg during periods of high demand and ore shortage. By February 2004, prices fell below $50 per kg. Exploitation of Coltan in Eastern DRC created a conservation crisis, including the range of globally important and endangered species, such as Grauer's gorilla, the eastern chimpanzee, and the forest elephant. Coltan is mined in two ways. Most often it is extracted by groups of men digging basins in streams by scraping off surface mud. They then "slosh" the water around the crater, which causes the colatn ore to settle to the bottom of the crater where it is collected. A team can mine one kilo of coltan per day. A second way in which coltan is mined is through pit-mining, in which a team of men will dig water-well-sized pits at depths of many meters, removing the earth, and sluicing it for its ore. Coltan mining creates direct environmental damage related to the destruction of streambeds, pole cutting, and firewood collecting. There are only two major areas left in eastern congo where coltan mining can still permit miners to seek a living because the ore in these two areas have a high enough percentage of tantalum to cost-justify its refinement into tantalum powder. Cassiterite is the primary mineral ore for tin, and is found in hydrothermal and igneous veins, and importantly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in alluvial placer deposits. The new market for Cassiterite has come from the electronics industry, in which a new demand for lead-free solder materials has led to the use of solder materials with a much higher proportion of tin. Solder on the circuit boards of electronic equipment. The best sources of Primary Cassiterite are found in the tin mines in Bolivia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Myanmar, Thailand, and parts of China. Tin Occurs in both primary and secondary deposits. Primary deposits are typically associated with granite intrusive rocks which form when magma bodies are embodied into rock beneath the earth's surface. Secondary deposits (placers) derive from the weathering and erosion of primary tin deposits. Cassiterite is chemically resistant, heavy and readily forms residual concentrations. These concentrations may develop over a primary deposit and on slopes below the deposit. When the Cassiterite reaches a drainage system, it may be transported to a river channel and concentrated into an alluvial placer deposit. A placer deposit buried by younger sediments or lava is known as a deep lead. Deposits in oceanic submerged river channels are important sources of tin. More than half of the the world's tin production is from deposits like these, mainly in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Cassiterite is bought from the field at about 2-3.5 US dollars per kilogram depending on its quality. Underground mining and weathered deposits. The main method of mining large placer tin deposits is by bucket-line dredging. Cassiterite is reduced to tin by heating with carbon at high temperatures in a process called smelting. Tin produced by smelting concentrate contains metallic impurities and must be removed by refining by heat treatment or by electrolytic processes. The environmental threats associated with cassiterite mining are identical to those for coltan. Gold Gold is a soft, heavy, corrosion-resistant, yellow metallic element that is highly valued, found in underground veins and alluvial deposits. Gold has many practical uses in electronics. Its high malleability, ductility, resistance to corrosion and most other chemical reactions, and conductivity of electricity led to many uses of gold, including electric wiring. Found in South Africa, United States, Australia, Russia, and Peru. Mines in South Dakota and Nevada supply two-thirds of gold used in the United States. About one-quarter of the world gold output is estimated to originate from artisanal or small scale mining. It is extracted by Placer Mining which includes different methods like panning, sluicing, and dredging. Hard rock mining is also used. Hard rock gold mining extracts gold encased in rock, rather than fragments in loose sediment, and produces most of the world's gold. Sometimes open-pit mining is used, such as at the Fort Knox Mine in Central Alaska. Barrick Gold Corporation has one of the largest open-pit gold mines in North America located on its Goldstrike mine property in northeastern Nevada. Other gold mines use underground mining, where the ore is extracted through tunnels or shafts. Africa has the world's deepest hard rock gold mine. Some dangers they face are the heat at such great depths and the collapsing of mines. The Goldstrike mine in Nevada consists of the large open-pit mine Betze-Post and two underground mines Meikle and Rodeo. 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In general, 17 pieces of art adorned the most significant monuments of the town and the Rue d’Antibes, leading to the Palais des Festivals.<br />An official partner of the exhibition, the famous watchmaker <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/jaeger-lecoultre-c-135.html">Jaeger LeCoultre</a> displayed the extraordinary works of Lorenzo Agius in its Boutique of Cannes. Thus, the brand emphasized its devotion to photographic and artistic creations. The visitors of the store can admire these gorgeous pieces of art within the period from May 12th through July 5th. <br />According to Lorenzo Agius, one of the most gifted portrait photographers, he is honored to have had an opportunity of working with the world’s brightest celebrities. Lorenzo has also emphasized that making a portrait for him does not imply only capturing a lovely appearance. 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Model changed to 16,610 in the 16,800 model, which is the current Rolex Submariner model.<br />Whole life, <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-submariner-c-158_176.html">Rolex Submariner</a> production lines have different materials, such as in many different types of materials. The 14060M, 16610, 16610LV model, steel, made a combination of steel and 16,613 gold, 16,618 is gold. replicawatches 2010-05-31T05:39:27.059-07:00 Rolex Sea Dweller Two Tone <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/TAOt9r65c5I/AAAAAAAAA7Y/qaPwNK0EUfw/s1600/Rolex+Sea+Dweller+Two+Tone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/TAOt9r65c5I/AAAAAAAAA7Y/qaPwNK0EUfw/s320/Rolex+Sea+Dweller+Two+Tone.jpg" /></a></div><br />The Sea Dweller of <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Rolex Replica Watches</a> was developed in close cooperation with the company of French diving of deep sea COMEX. Their plungers needed an instrument of synchronization which could resist their functioning depths, more can remain intact in the rise and decompression. The majority of the <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/">replica watches</a> built at this time could not tolerate the extreme depths.The helium gas would accumulate inside the case and with decompression the gas pressure would increase.The interior pressure of rise would be released thereafter by breaking the crystal, the weakest point in the design of case. <br />Rolex developed the valve of helium release in the Sixties and incorporated it the first time in some their watches of submariner delivered to the company of French diving, COMEX.The test of these particularly adapted models of submariner 5513 was that Rolex specifically made a series of watches for COMEX and the watch was given a number of the official type, 5514 so succeeded.It was such a success that Rolex decided to launch the watch like number of the type 1665 from here 1967. <br />The 1665 were at the beginning precipitated with the production and a part early observes was sent to the retailers for promotion or the sales early.Some authorities declare that the number is less, approximately 150, whereas others allege that the number is much larger and that several hundreds can be made. <br />The helium valve had been developed and the patent had been applied, but Rolex had not received final approval. Consequently, engraving on the caseback of these inhabitants early of sea indicated in the bracket pending patent. <br />The regular production of the double inhabitants of the Red Sea started in 1971 and finished in roughly 1977.<br />There were certain characteristics on these watches which made them different from the regular production of double inhabitants of the Red Sea. replicawatches 2010-05-28T01:12:23.083-07:00 Warren Buffet and His Rolex Datejust Watch <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_95rf_g4YI/AAAAAAAAA4U/gn1mDm7Fg7o/s1600/Warren+Buffet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_95rf_g4YI/AAAAAAAAA4U/gn1mDm7Fg7o/s320/Warren+Buffet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_956pGCtUI/AAAAAAAAA4c/No9RBpaAV-o/s1600/Rolex+Datejust.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_956pGCtUI/AAAAAAAAA4c/No9RBpaAV-o/s320/Rolex+Datejust.jpg" /></a></div><br />Does Warren Buffet, with a net bulk of 62 billion dollars, backpack <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-datejust-c-158_236.html">Rolex Datejust</a> out of gold 18k? A billionaire fabricated by oneself by Berkshire-Hathaway, the apprehensive American lives with Omaha, Nbraska and pawned a abundant allotment of his net bulk at the abject of doors according to Forbes, the broker added admired of America is now the richest man of the world. Warren Buffet has assuredly afflicted the majority of her shares of Berkshire to alms in 2006, a lot of of the time in Bill and the abject of Melinda Gates. The allowance was evaluated to $31 billion the day the advertisement, but the donation will beat this sum by far provided that the shares of Berkshire abide to go up. Although it pawned its money at the abject of doors, the chiffonier consistently went up afterwards the Bill Gates accessory of acquaintance and arch on the account of billionaire of Forbes while the shares of Berkshire Hathaway accumulated 25% back the average of endure July. Warren Buffet began her career by carrying newspapers as a boy, and it classified the aboriginal assets tax acknowledgment at age 13, claiming acknowledgment $35 for its bicycle. Afterwards the abstraction beneath the amount advance the authority Benjamin Graham at Colombia, it succeeded the Berkshire bolt closes Hathaway in 1965 and congenital it in a banking powerplant. Today, the aggregation of captivation of Berkshire-Hathaway is invested in allowance (Geico, generals about), utilities (energy of MidAmerican), and aliment (the queen of dairy, saw amoroso refineries). Moreover, the chiffonier has the stakes noncontrolling in Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, and Wells Fargo while its operations of insurances opened out in 2007. In acknowledgment to its contempo success, agitate accepted as: This allotment is finished. It is a authoritativeness which the accumulation margins of insurance-industry, including ours, will abatement decidedly in 2008.Oracle d’ Omaha provided a claiming to the associates of Forbes 400 in October; he said he would accord $1 actor to alms if the aggregate accumulation of the richest Americans would accept that they pay beneath taxes, like allotment of the income, that their secretaries.<br /><br />In the ablaze of its accomplishments and reports/ratios, it seems reasonable absolute that Warren Buffet would backpack Rolex Datejust. Naturally, getting the richest man in the world, it could acquiesce any watch on the market. Certain watches of affluence are awash for added than $100.00 dollars, but as of the such amount and absurdity would not be in acceding with the accustomed personality of the dresser. Instead of that, it would accept to use a superior and a reliable watch with the history of the attention and the execution. Moreover, with formed donation of Rolex allowances alms and the antic contest by the abject of Hans Wilsdorf seems to be in the synchro absolute with the worldview of Warren Buffet. If it would backpack Rolex observe, adjustments of Rolex Datejust in its to anticipation accommodated as well. Presented in 1945, abiding the Datejust ability of Rolex is the arch wrist watch of archetypal of the flagship of Rolex and is the best wrist watch of affluence of auction in the history. Datejust agitated abundant acceptation while it was launched by Rolex to bless the fortieth altogether of the foundation of Wilsdorf and Davis, the aboriginal name of the aggregation of Rolex. Abiding the Datejust ability was one of the aboriginal Rolex beam models to backpack a announcement of date on its punch and it was one of the aboriginal to apply the active activity stored to accomplish change its movement exactly. Today, abiding the Datejust ability of Rolex is one of the a lot of accepted models a part of men and women. People like artlessly his accurateness like dates assuming the model. At midnight, Rolex allocate all-overs at the afterward date automatically. There is no best address of activation than alive than your Rolex precis and precis is by your ancillary and to adapt to go. Since the richest man in the apple carries <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-datejust-c-158_236.html">Rolex Datejust Replica Watch</a>, shouldn’t you as able-bodied accept a wrist watch of <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Replica Rolex</a> for yourself? replicawatches 2010-05-26T00:05:35.482-07:00 First Rolex Men's Rolex Watch For Women - Ladies White Gold Daytona Women have been wearing men's <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Rolex Replica Watches</a> since the actress Honor Blackman played Pussy Galore in 1964 in Goldfinger. In the late 1990s, Rolex came out with the first fashion watch for women that was based upon, what up until then, was considered a men's watch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_zHYHHhnyI/AAAAAAAAA30/XntRL159YFU/s1600/White-Gold-Ladies-Daytona-with-Pink-Mother-Of-Pearl-Dial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_zHYHHhnyI/AAAAAAAAA30/XntRL159YFU/s320/White-Gold-Ladies-Daytona-with-Pink-Mother-Of-Pearl-Dial.jpg" /></a></div><br />Rolex offered this <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/">Swiss watch</a> in white gold, with a pink mother-of-pearl dial with a matching pink band. They also offered it in green, yellow and blue. I always thought this was a really sexy watch (for girls ;-)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_zIB5njWFI/AAAAAAAAA38/sVJAw-tkaQE/s1600/White-Gold-Ladies-Beach-Daytona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_zIB5njWFI/AAAAAAAAA38/sVJAw-tkaQE/s320/White-Gold-Ladies-Beach-Daytona.jpg" /></a></div> replicawatches 2010-05-25T23:57:17.514-07:00 Digressions: New Bvlgari Sotirio Tourbillon Calendar Automatic Watch <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_zF3Qfg8aI/AAAAAAAAA3s/LcX-yAz-3g0/s1600/New+Bvlgari+Sotirio+Tourbillon+Watch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_zF3Qfg8aI/AAAAAAAAA3s/LcX-yAz-3g0/s320/New+Bvlgari+Sotirio+Tourbillon+Watch.jpg" /></a></div><br />Bulgari has afresh launched it’s new Bulgari Sotirio <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/tourbillon-watches-c-352.html">Tourbillon Replica Watch</a>. Among the Bulgary watches we wish to mark New Bulgari Sotirio Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Automatic Watch. <br /><br /><br />New Bulgari watch saw the ablaze for the aboriginal time during the exhibition in Singapore 21-28 September 2009 area the new Bulgari Sotirio accumulating was presented. By the way, this accumulating was called afterwards Bulgari architect Greek Sotirios Voulgaris, in ceremony of company’s 125th anniversary. <br />According to Bulgari:<br /><br />“The sotirio Bulgari timepieces are the aftereffect of a characteristic and accurate architecture access that combines archetypal breeding with abreast aesthetic. All the models are characterized by an avant-garde case, area the absence of the logo is commutual by a different construction, a actual aesthetic alternation of treatments and with the lugs anon chip into the aback case at advancing angles”. <br /><br />As you ability expect, Bulgari Sotirio Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Automatic watch proves that Bulgari commits to the haute horology business and the bests of accomplished Swiss craftsmanship. So let’s accept a attending on the highlight of the bound copy Sotirio Bulgari Tourbillion wristwatch. <br />New Bulgari Sotirio Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Automatic watch has an affected platinum case. The Bulgari watch appearance a atramentous punch and an alligator band with a platinum ardillon buckle. <br /><br />This time Bulgari models accept no logo. Instead the different case architecture allows a actual aesthetic alternation of finishing and lugs anon chip into the aback case. replicawatches 2010-05-25T05:12:46.992-07:00 Rolex Milgauss New Model: Milgauss Green Sapphire <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_u9b3fagFI/AAAAAAAAA3k/5fZ7Y-iQmZ4/s1600/Rolex+Milgauss.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_u9b3fagFI/AAAAAAAAA3k/5fZ7Y-iQmZ4/s320/Rolex+Milgauss.bmp" /></a></div><br />If you yield a automated watch into a able alluring field, some of the locations in the movement become magnetized which causes problems; about the watch will alpha to run absolutely fast and crave demagnetization. The hairspring, fabricated of an admixture alleged Nivarox, is decidedly susceptible. A watch is commonly advised "antimagnetic" (DIN 8309) if it can avoid 4,800 A/m. This works out to about 60 gauss, or 6% of what the new Rolex is rated for. <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/rolex-milgauss-replica-swiss-eta-2836-green-sapphire-crystal-black-dial-p-3915.html">Rolex Milgauss</a> accomplished the above appraisement of the Milgauss by encasing the movement in bendable iron, which is accepted as a Faraday cage. They aswell alien a new hairspring material, Parachrom-Blu, which is artless by magnetism. Absolutely an achievement! <br /><br />The Milgauss archetypal has an absorbing history. It was alien in 1954 for humans who formed in environments with able alluring fields: ability plants, analysis labs, etc. As you ability suspect, that's a appealing baby market, added awash by the IWC Ingenieur, the Patek Philippe Amagnetic, and the Omega Railmaster, all of which had agnate alluring resistance. The Milgauss was the slowest agent in the Rolex lineup, and was awash for about 20 years afore getting removed from their catalog. <br /><br />The Milgauss comes in the new, hardly beyond case admeasurement of 40mm, with the 3131 movement. There are white and atramentous punch versions available, both with a chic and decidedly avant-garde lightning shaped additional duke and 'ROLEXROLEXROLEX' about the face on the affiliate ring. (As Christian noted, for bigger or worse, the new models are added heavily branded than their predecessors.) One aberration amid the two versions is that the atramentous punch has a azure clear that is hardly blooming at an angle, as you can see from the angel arcade on their site. List amount on both is accounted to be $5,900. <br /><br />One chat of caution: for the new model, Rolex aswell lists "medical imaging" as a ambition market, but a bit of algebraic reveals this to be disingenuous. Current MRI systems alpha at 0.3T and go up to 5T. Even the aboriginal of those is 3 times the appraisement of the Milgauss, so don't yield your new watch into the MRI! <br /><br />I acclimated to plan in a brace of physics labs, so I like seeing reintroduction like this. Nowadays, the IWC Ingenieur and Ball Engineer are the alone antagonism for automated watches advised to action in able alluring fields. Compared to the competition, the <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/rolex-milgauss-replica-swiss-eta-2836-green-sapphire-crystal-black-dial-p-3915.html">Green Sapphire Rolex Milgauss</a> adds an affected face, capital movement, the different additional hand, and the blooming azure crystal. I've never advised a Rolex before, but if I do, it'll be the black-faced Milgauss. replicawatches 2010-05-25T04:33:23.761-07:00 Elizabeth Hurley and Her Rolex Datejust Watch <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_u0qy8tLGI/AAAAAAAAA3M/NM-_yR75WgM/s1600/Elizabeth+Hurley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_u0qy8tLGI/AAAAAAAAA3M/NM-_yR75WgM/s320/Elizabeth+Hurley.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_u0y0BdqjI/AAAAAAAAA3U/IuxYEggqg6o/s1600/Rolex+Datejust.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_u0y0BdqjI/AAAAAAAAA3U/IuxYEggqg6o/s320/Rolex+Datejust.jpg" /></a></div><br />Elizabeth Hurley, which is simply known like Liz by the media and it fascinated ventilators, likes to be seen on the city, equipped with the nines and to carry a gold Rolex observe. 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Liz said:The images I chose the means much with me because a mother and is tall to him that my photography can be employed in a way in which profits from others.The image was transformed into stamp of limited edition to join together the money for the domestic charity of violence, the assistance of the women. A representative of Royal Mail said: It is the third year when we ran this bidding. It proved so popular that we invited Elizabeth to come on board for 2009 and is sharp to join together as much money like possible with these valid causes.The two postage stamps of Damien, comprising the signed photographs of the actress, were sold by the bidding on eBay for 1,550 finished. When Elizabeth Hurley believes in question, it makes its best to act and help less the lucky one.<br /><br />Yes, Elizabeth Hurley restores in the philanthropic tradition of the base of Hans Wilsdorf, but it can always give best itself as well. When it hour had just married, Elizabeth Hurley chose an astonishing spot for its marriage: the palate of Umaid Bhawan in India, which is made yellow stones and marble. It was commissioned by Umaid Singh, father of the current maharaja, in 1929. He wanted to find that work for its people thus he paid to 11 million rupees (a fortune then) 3.000 workmen with hard work during 15 years. Clearly, Liz Hurley thinks that it was worth each only rupee: it is assembled an elephant through the lawns of the gardens of 26 acres to a flower-widespread gazebo to marry the multimillionnaire Arun Nayar. When it became a new wife, her husband must have stressed the importance to take place per hour because Liz Hurley was described on the multiple occasions with her husband by his side and its president of gold 18k <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Rolex Replica Watch</a> on its wrist. Even while a married woman, Liz Hurley always trails with a-list. When Wall Street Journal recently reviewed the opening of new documentary about Valentino originator of superstar, the author wrote: There is no doubt but Valentino Garavani, founder of the $1 billion-more the mark mode which bears its name, is an alive relic of the Dolce vita.To write the orbit of Valentino is to join a world of the ski to Gstaad, discussing above the bands hand-stitched sequin for the seam gets dressed and accomodating the attractive parts occupied by celebrities of A-list of Liz Taylor de Liz Hurley.Indeed, like celebrity of A-list, Liz Hurley attends with the parts and the most fabulous events in the world, and it carries usually its president of gold Rolex to make sure that it arrives at the mode late. replicawatches 2010-05-20T23:46:26.406-07:00 Woman Gives Her Rolex Watch to Scammers A 74-year-old woman headed to a Target store in Hialeah last month to shop for a bike.<br />Instead, she got sold on a lottery-ticket scam that cost her <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Replica Rolex Watch</a>.<br />Hialeah police are looking for two people who swindled the Miami Springs resident. <br />The lottery-ticket scheme is a long-running fraud, but this time Hialeah police obtained surveillance video of the two suspects: a heavy-set man in his 50s and a woman wearing a floppy pink hat and sunglasses, also in her 50s.<br />Hialeah police spokesman Carl Zogby called the photos a lucky break, since usually such fraudsters are like ``ghosts.''<br />``They commit their crimes and then they disappear,'' Zogby said.<br />Police continued their search for the pair Thursday.<br />Inside the Target store on West 37th Street, the victim -- who did not want to be identified -- was approached by the man, who first struck up a conversation about clothes. <br />Then he told her he needed help cashing a winning lottery ticket because he didn't have immigration papers. A woman -- seeming to be a good Samaritan -- chimed in that they needed to help him.<br />``Since he was an immigrant, I wanted to help him,'' the victim said at a news conference Wednesday.<br />The duo offered the victim $20,000 for her help, and asked for her Rolex as a guarantee she wouldn't cash the ticket and take the money. The con artists ended up disappearing with her watch.<br />So far this year, Hialeah police have recorded 15 cases of elderly residents falling victim to lottery-ticket scams.<br />Many times, the swindlers say they are illegal immigrants. Zogby stressed that Florida lottery players do not have to be residents or legal visitors to cash in their winnings.<br /><br />``There's no basis to this scam,'' Zogby said. ``Don't be so trusting.''<br />In this case, the victim said she did not regret losing the watch, which she had owned for 35 years and was worth about $1,500.<br />``I regret the deception of people who are acting in good faith,'' she said in Spanish at the news conference.<br />Police asked anyone with information about this incident or similar cases to call them at 305-687-2525 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477. replicawatches 2010-05-20T23:31:53.072-07:00 Marilyn Monroe and Her Golden Rolex Day Date Watch <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_YnfV5T7jI/AAAAAAAAA2k/vGdO4kb_LBg/s1600/Marilyn+Monroe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_YnfV5T7jI/AAAAAAAAA2k/vGdO4kb_LBg/s320/Marilyn+Monroe.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />In October of 2005, a <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-day-date-c-158_171.html">Replica Day Date</a> of gold <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Replica Rolex Watch</a>, generally known under the name of president of Rolex, sold at the house of the sales with-bidding of Alexandre in Greenwich, Connecticut for $120.000 dollars, breaking the disc of house. An astounding watch indeed, it was the historical ambiguity of origins of the watch which led to the top of the selling price.<br /><br />Supposedly, the president of gold Rolex was given to John F. Kennedy by iconic Marilyn Monroe the evening where the actress serenaded celebrates it, singing a choking interpretation of happy birthdayon May 19, 1962, in the Madison Square Garden of New York. Registered with the words, Jack, with love as always of Marilyn, May 29, 1962, the watch was sold with an authorized poetry: A sincere complaint on your birthday,introduced with the keyboard the black on a paper disc placed at the body floor gold containing the gift. The date on the inscription corresponds to the birthday of Kennedy. However, even after collecting a price exorbitant with the bidding, much experts always doubt that the watch is a true piece of history or a refined fake.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_YnuaFxbNI/AAAAAAAAA2s/Z8tewr7LF0Q/s1600/Day+Date.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_YnuaFxbNI/AAAAAAAAA2s/Z8tewr7LF0Q/s320/Day+Date.jpg" /></a></div><br />According to the history, Marilyn Monroe gave the watch to Kenneth O’donnell, the assistance of Kennedy, the night of the celebration. Largely allowed to have a business, the watch was a gift of Monroe to President Kennedy. When Kenneth O’donnell passed the watch above to J.F.K., Kennedy said to him that you of him dbarassez,according to a note which was sold with the watch.<br /><br />One expected that Rolex was put upwards for the bidding in 2005 and is sold for between $40.000 and $60.000, a underestimate gross considering the final selling price of $120.000. Bill Panagopulos, founder of the house of the sales with-bidding, explained the enormous anomaly: It is the hardest thing which I never had to estimate, the historical relics, particularly when there is a council of joined scandal, defy any attempt by an appraiser to estimate their selling price.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_YoAqMHUjI/AAAAAAAAA20/8k-SqbTxb-s/s1600/Golden+Day+Date+Watch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_YoAqMHUjI/AAAAAAAAA20/8k-SqbTxb-s/s320/Golden+Day+Date+Watch.jpg" /></a></div><br />The greatest question, by considering the evaluation of the watch, is if it is really authentic. Rather than being sold by the family of O’donnell, Panagopulos indicated that th<br /><br /><br />e president of Rolex had been brought to him by an English citizen, which describes its family as being the pawnbrokers ahead for the aristocratic classes.Acc<br /><br /><br />ording to Panagopulos, the serial number and the engraving of the watch are adapted during time, and the history of the watch was confirmed by a family member of the old assistance of Kennedy.<br /><br /><br />A design flowered on the higher lid of the round gold case containing Rolex shows two doves embracing.At the bottom of the case, there is a piece of paper round printed with the poetry of Marilyn to its in love pled. Heading a sincere complaint on your birthday,poetry reads, leave in love ones breathes their soupirs/et the pinks flower and the noise of musique/a left the burn of passion on lips and yeux/et the pleasures that the merry world tournent/a left the sun but to flood the sky and let me like or let me die!<br /><br />In a general way, Rolex and its notes of accompaniment represent a dramatic course of events which will be always wrapped in the speculation. The death of Marilyn Monroe, by a mysterious overdose in August 1962, and the assassination of President Kennedy in November 1963, means that the truth can be never known. The assistance, Kenneth O’donnell, which was given the watch in the history, disappeared in 1977, and its family refuses to present her observations on gold Rolex and her historical validity. It seems that if the tale is true, the anonymous purchaser of this president of Rolex will never regret the timeless sophistication of this watch and the intrigue of his origins. replicawatches 2010-05-19T01:54:37.518-07:00 A Rolex Day Date Watch for Perfect Timing <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_Oms5q3wNI/AAAAAAAAA2E/XmW-_Edr-pA/s1600/A+Rolex+Day+Date+for+Perfect+Timing.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_Oms5q3wNI/AAAAAAAAA2E/XmW-_Edr-pA/s320/A+Rolex+Day+Date+for+Perfect+Timing.bmp" wt="true" /></a></div><br /><br />Rolex acclimated abounding greats antic while the ambassadors of Rolex stigmatize, extending from Arnold Palmer in Roger Federer. In 1978, Rolex showed accurate ability by employing the French arch world-famous Paul Bocuse in a publicity of consequence for ability the abiding Day-Date of Rolex. In publicity, Paul Bocuse was quoted: There is no accomplished affable after absolute synchronization.� Indeed, just like any sportsman, a baker needs exact synchronization appropriately it seems reasonable absolute that Paul Bocuse would apply Rolex beam to accumulate time. If <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Swiss Replica Rolex</a> should be represented by a chief, who bigger to baddest than Paul Bocuse, the artist of the new kitchen. Supported in a continued band of the teams of arch of father-wire, Paul Bocuse is discutablement the French arch a lot of acclaimed of the 20th century. In 1944, it was fatigued in the action during the additional apple war, and, in 1975, it was allotted the French countless of honor. Paul Bocuse is abundantly accustomed to be one of the aboriginal chiefs to appear from the kitchen and to access the accessible life, acknowledging the French kitchen, alpha comestible restaurants and establishments about the world. 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Undoubtedly, the origins of James Bond lie with Ian Fleming and Bond’s ancient apotheosis in the cinema. <br /><br />Few humans knows absolutely why Ian Fleming chose a Rolex for the wrist of 007 James Bond. Conceivably Fleming was afflicted by the actuality that during World War II, British prisoners of war could address Rolex and accept a watch chargeless of allegation delivered anon to their bastille camp. Conceivably it was for Rolex’s allegorical courage and dependability, or conceivably it was because Fleming wore a Rolex himself. Whatever the reason, Ian Fleming chose a Rolex for his a lot of absorbing admirer spy with a authorization to annihilate and as such should be advised the archetypal cast of James Bond watch. <br /><br />When Bond was brought to the ample awning however, the producers acutely had to aces their own model.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_EDzBkFwII/AAAAAAAAA10/UA24ADibNCs/s1600/The+James+Bond+Submariner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S_EDzBkFwII/AAAAAAAAA10/UA24ADibNCs/s320/The+James+Bond+Submariner.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><br />Many best Rolex collectors alarm all aboriginal Submariners after acme guards the James Bond Submariner, while others in the watch accession acreage accept that the watch Connery wore in Dr. No and the others was the <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-submariner-c-158_176.html">Replica Rolex Submariner</a> archetypal 6538. Still added collectors accept that the Submariner Connery wore was added than acceptable one of four models or that conceivably anniversary of the four models fabricated an actualization in anniversary of the aboriginal films, they are the 6200, 6538A, blubbery cased 6538 and the 5510. <br /><br />All four models allotment the aforementioned blubbery case, a ample acme apparent Brevet (from the French chat Brevette acceptation patented), a bread bend non ratcheted bezel, an acrylic crystal, a abyss appraisement of 200m/660ft and mercedes hands. It should be acclaimed that alone the “thick cased” shoulderless Submariners had the ample ambagious crown. Further, it should aswell be acclaimed that the 6538 existed aboriginal as a attenuate cased archetypal with a baby crown. It became a blubbery cased archetypal as the 6538A and was accessible alongside the 6200. <br /><br />Once the attenuate cased versions were gone, the 6538A became the 6538 actual the aforementioned until it and the 6200 were replaced by the 5510. Since Sean Connery as James Bond alone wore the blubbery cased Submariner (evident by the ample crown), none of the attenuate cased, baby acme so alleged James Bond Submariners after acme guards will be discussed. replicawatches 2010-05-15T03:17:47.600-07:00 Roger Federer and His Rolex Day Date Watch <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S-5z2ZtTU_I/AAAAAAAAA1E/5Wk3XyDNCao/s1600/Roger+Federer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S-5z2ZtTU_I/AAAAAAAAA1E/5Wk3XyDNCao/s320/Roger+Federer.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div><br />Switzerland’s Roger Federer, active fable of tennis with his record-breaking 16 Grand Slam victories on four altered surfaces. Roger Federer along won the men’s doubles gold badge at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, partnered by Stanislas Wawrinka, and has four Australian Open titles to his credit, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2010. <br />He chooses to abrasion a <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-day-date-c-158_171.html">Replica Rolex Day Date Watch</a>. This is aswell the watch advantaged by abounding movie-stars, CEO’s and American presidents, including Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon and Ford. <br />This <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Swiss Replica Rolex watch</a> is accepted in America as the ‘Rolex Day Date President’. The administrator of Rolex presented President Eisenhower with an 18 kt Datejust, one of the company’s absolute watches, in 1948 to bless the Allied achievement over the Nazis in Apple War II. In 1956 Eisenhower’s watch bare a new bracelet. The new armlet with buried clasps was nicknamed the ‘President’s bracelet’, but anon the Day-Date watch was aswell nicknamed the ‘President’. <br />This may accept been because the Day-Date watch was alien by Rolex in the aforementioned year – 1956. Highly accepted for its innovation, Rolex’s new watch was the aboriginal to appearance the date of the anniversary spelled out in abounding and the additional archetypal was the aboriginal to be alleged ‘Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified’ because its accurateness was aural three additional abnormal per day. <br />Rolex anon alien added innovations to the watch. The accession of the ‘Hack feature’ in 1972 accustomed the additional duke to be chock-full so that the buyer could set the time. The ‘Quick Set Feature’ enabled the buyer to set the time by affairs the button on top of the watch and agee it about to move the hands, instead of agilely axis the acme of the watch around. <br /><br />The new azure clear affection ensured that the watch was added scratch-resistant and durable. The new watches were aswell slimmer and smoother than the aboriginal Day-Dates, which were abundant and bulky. <br />Rolex alien a new adaptation of the Day-Date this year. The new Day-Date watch, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II, appearance a Parachrom-blu hair-spring and Paraflex shock-absorber which makes it added aggressive to shock and magnetism. <br />Prestigious and classy, the Rolex Day-Date is accessible in white-gold, yellow-gold, rose-gold and platinum. Considered a man’s dress watch, this affluence watch is priced at aloft $20,000.00. The acutely affected appearance of this watch and Rolex’s new innovations will abide to ensure that it charcoal a appearance icon. <br /><br />Roger Federer, conceivably the greatest tennis amateur of all time, cannot run for President of the United States because he is a Swiss Citizen. Most likely, he would never wish to be President of the United States, accepting alveolate to the cachet of a fable in his own profession. With a Rolex Day-Date President watch on his wrist, however, Roger can feel like the President of the apple with a smile and with accurate class. <br />Precision, skill, breeding and the following of arete accept fabricated Rolex and tennis absolute partners.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S-5z-5vdRAI/AAAAAAAAA1M/DpwrRwaNwJc/s1600/Tennis+Clock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S-5z-5vdRAI/AAAAAAAAA1M/DpwrRwaNwJc/s320/Tennis+Clock.jpg" wt="true" /></a></div> replicawatches 2010-05-12T01:57:32.535-07:00 Auction Critics: Rolex Ref 6285 C.1958 Model: Rolex Ref 6285 C.1958<br /><br />Case: 18K pink gold, enamel dial<br /><br />Band: Strap, 14K gold buckle<br /><br />Function: Self-winding sweep seconds wristwatch<br /><br />Movement: Jeweled automatic movement<br /><br />Size: 33mm<br /><br />Estimated: US$15,000 - 20,000<br /><br />Hammer Price: US$18,750<br /><br />Comment:<br /><br />The mid-size bubble back with a blue enamel watch was once a hit item. Provided by Stern Freres, the quality of the dial is beyond boubt. this piece should be sent for restoration first before reaching the auction house, since it showed heavy falloff the luminous material on the indexes and oxidized seconds hand. These are simple things, and should not be left unattended merely for the sake of keeping the original shape. 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Maybe you can find a copy in some websites, the <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/">Swiss Replica Watches Store</a> is a top dealer who sells <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Swiss Rolex Replica Watches</a> and other Swiss brand watches.<br /><br />The watch has an 18-karat chicken gold case, with 36 baguette cognac sapphires about the physique and eight precious stones accessory on the dial. Another 48 precious stones are decked appropriate area the band (with its 18k chicken gold adaptable clasp) connects to the frame. Both the bejeweled punch and the covering band are clad in loud yellow, atramentous and red bobcat print. <br /><br />It seems actual strange, absolutely altered from the antecedent Rolex affected and adroit design, or evev to some amount too wild. Will you buy it if you’re affordable? <br /><br />The a lot of humans would say no, for that although it’s originally advised for men, it appears a little feminine. As a analysis by some activity sites shows that abounding men buy this one but never abrasion it. Hence, we may rarely see this watch beat in someone’s wrist. <br /><br />However, women will like it. Unlike men’s action of affairs this watch, women’s may be the pursuits of absolution their centralized passion. Bling-bling is one thing. A bobcat book for a Daytona, continued advised as the a lot of admirable Rolex anytime produced, is a accomplished added deal. 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However, it wasn’t until 1997 that Rolex debuted the Rolesium (Rolex’s appellation for a stainless animate and platinum finish) Yacht-Master, advertence 16622. It was the Rolesium agreement which absolutely has affective the public’s attention, and risen acutely in popularity.<br /><br />The Yacht-Master was the aboriginal Oyster Professional alternation watch to affection the Rolex Maxi Dial – so called due to the continued markers and thicker easily as compared to the accepted affair Oyster Professional watch dials.<br /><br />The added apparent breadth on the markers and minute duke agency added beaming actual can be applied, authoritative for a brighter glow.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S-fb0DClL4I/AAAAAAAAAz0/1vozZ0GsobE/s1600/YachtMaster+Dial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S-fb0DClL4I/AAAAAAAAAz0/1vozZ0GsobE/s320/YachtMaster+Dial.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><br />The bezel and dial of the Yacht-Master really are quite stunning. The bezel and the watch dial are solid platinum. 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The archetypal is actual beautiful and it is acceptable to assume abnormally ambrosial to those who are addicted of aggressive aviation, because this watch represents abundant actual value. <br /><br />Rolex Air King watch model’s aboriginal arise dates aback to the World War II if aloof Switzerland backward out of the war. At that time Rolex was the admired watch cast of long-distance fliers. Rolex again became the watch of best for Battle of Britain fighter pilots. Specially for pilots the cast developed Air watches that were presented in four versions – Air Tiger, Air Lion, Air Giand and Air King. This band had been in assembly until 1960’s. Finally alone the Air-King archetypal survived and was able with an automated movements. The watch is now baptize aggressive up to the abyss of 100 meters. <br /><br />It’s rather a attribute of that era, pilots in the high air didn’t apperceive how continued it would yield to the end of war and the starting of the accord age, they calculation every minute and adoration for accord by this watch. Remember this allegorical and actual watch: Rolex Air King. replicawatches 2010-05-05T02:12:29.401-07:00 New Complication Line - Rolex YachtMaster II <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S-E1_4aUjmI/AAAAAAAAAzM/13u_mY6KwAk/s1600/Rolex+YachtMaster+ii.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S-E1_4aUjmI/AAAAAAAAAzM/13u_mY6KwAk/s320/Rolex+YachtMaster+ii.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><br />The <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-yachtmaster-c-158_177.html">Replica Rolex Yacht-Master II</a> regatta alarm is the aboriginal watch to accept a programmable admission affection with a automated memory, which gives it the advantage of getting able to be set according to the admission time of anniversary regatta. Intended for lovers of canoeing as able-bodied as for accomplished skippers, it is an basal apparatus at the starting band of regattas. <br /><br />With the Yacht-Master II, it is accessible to affairs a admission of 0 to 10 minutes. During the starting sequences, it can be synchronised to the official countdown. <br /><br />This new archival aggravation is beneficiary to all of Rolex’s watchmaking ability and allowances from the vertical affiliation agitated out by the aggregation over the endure 10 years. A different alternation amid the movement, the case and the bezel makes the Yacht-Master II a absolutely new creation, a new bearing watch. The assorted functions of this new Oyster able are advised to be accomplished calmly application alone one hand. <br /><br />The Yacht-Master II is able with a new movement, the 4160 calibre, consisting of 360 components, absolutely advised and bogus by Rolex. <br /><br />Crafted from a solid block of 18 ct chicken or white gold, the Yacht-Master II case has bore of 42.6 mm. Able with a Triplock ambagious acme adequate by shoulders, it has two pushers, one on either ancillary of the ambagious crown. The start/stop pusher amid at the two o’clock position starts and stops the countdown. The displace pusher amid at the four o’clock position has three functions: programming, synchronising and ambience the countdown. The addition involves the alternation amid the case and the movement, acknowledgment to the Ring Command bezel, which is acclimated for programming the continuance of the countdown. <br /><br />The Yacht-Master II is affirmed waterproof to 100 metres. replicawatches 2010-04-30T05:50:20.326-07:00 Rolex Daytona - A High Luxurious and Functional Line <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S9rRguB59DI/AAAAAAAAAyU/EQid9kuRBpY/s1600/Rolex+Daytona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_E0segGEFUT4/S9rRguB59DI/AAAAAAAAAyU/EQid9kuRBpY/s320/Rolex+Daytona.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div><br />Most of <a href="http://www.ok-replica.com/swiss-rolex-c-158.html">Rolex Replica Watches</a> are awful accepted by watch collectors and connoisseurs who amount acceptable craftsmanship. 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Name the founder of psychoanalysis who wrote the The Interpretation of Dreams, and Beyond the Pleasure Principle?	SparkNotes: Sigmund Freud: Summary Sigmund Freud Context Important Terms, People, and Events On May 6, 1856, Sigismund Schlomo Freud was born in the small Moravian town of Freiberg. His parents were Jakob and Amalie Freud. Over the next six years Amalie gave birth to six more children. Sigmund was always the favorite child. Jakob's textile business failed, and in 1860, the family moved to Vienna, spending almost a year in Leipzig on the way. In Vienna, Freud was a studious and serious child. He was schooled at home, first by his mother and then by his father, and then he joined the Sperl Gymnasium, where he was at the top of his class. In 1873, Freud graduated from the Sperl Gymnasium at the early age of seventeen and started medical training at the University of Vienna. It took him eight years to receive his medical degree, in part because he was distracted by scientific research. This was especially true in the later years of his medical studies (1877–1881), when was working in the laboratory of his mentor, Ernst Brücke, on the anatomy of the brain. 1881 was a momentous year for Freud: he met Martha Bernays and became engaged to her–secretly, at first–and he finally received his medical degree. In 1882, he left Brücke's lab and took a position at the Vienna General Hospital, motivated in part by his desire to make enough money to be able to marry Martha. Over the next five years he moved from department to department at the hospital, passing through surgery and dermatology before coming to rest at Theodor Meynert's department of psychiatry. In the winter of 1885–1886, Freud went to Paris to study under Jean-Martin Charcot at the Salpêtrière. He was finally married to Martha Bernays in the summer of 1886. They first married in a civil ceremony, but when they discovered that Austria (unlike Germany) would not officially recognize a nonreligious marriage, they married in a Jewish one. Over the next ten years, from 1886–1896, Freud continued to develop his private practice. By the beginning of the 1890s, his relationship with Josef Breuer, another Jewish neurologist, had flourished. The two men had collaborated on the publication of a series of case studies on their patients called Studies on Hysteria. This contained one case study by Breuer and four by Freud. The case study by Breuer, on the patient "Anna O.", is known as the first psychoanalytic case study. In it, Breuer discusses the "cathartic method" he used to cure Anna O.'s symptoms by discovering, with her help, the earlier, unconscious traumas that were associated with her symptoms. Although Freud was enthusiastic about the new method, his emphasis on the exclusively sexual causes of hysteria made his theories unpopular, not only with his superiors at the University, but also with Breuer. From 1896–1901, in a period of isolation from his colleagues, Freud developed the basics of psychoanalytic theory out of the raw material of his patients, his conversations with Breuer, and his correspondence with a new friend, the Berlin nose and throat doctor Wilhelm Fliess. In 1899, Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams, the first fully fleshed-out psychoanalytic work, was published. Freud was deeply disappointed by its lackluster reception, but he continued writing. His The Psychopathology of Everyday Life was published in 1901, and his Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality was published in 1905. In the 1900s, Freud finally emerged from the isolation that had characterized his professional life in the 1890s. He began to have weekly meetings at his house to discuss psychoanalytic theory. The group that met at his house was called the "Wednesday Psychological Society," and eventually it grew into the Vienna Psycho-Analytic Society. By 1904, Freud had begun to hear of other neurologists and psychiatrists using his techniques. He was particularly excited to hear that the well-respected Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler and one of Bleuler's staff members, Carl G. Jung, had taken an interest. Toward the end of the decade, psychoanalysis became a truly international affair: the International Psychoanalytic Association was founded with the help of supporters from Germany, Austria (Alfred Adler and Wilhelm Stekel), Switzerland, Hungary (Sandor Ferenczi), and England (Ernest Jones). In the years before the First World War, psychoanalysis experienced its first growing pains: first Jung, then Adler and Stekel, left the organization after bitter disagreements with Freud. In response to these defections, Jones and Freud created a secret "Committee" to protect psychoanalysis. The committee consisted of Jones, Ferenczi, Karl Abraham, Otto Rank, and Hanns Sachs. During World War I, Freud continued to write and lecture, but patients were few and international communications were impossible. When the war ended, however, the International Psychoanalytic Association resumed its meetings in an atmosphere much more conducive to psychoanalysis than that before the war. Unfortunately, the post-war years were extremely difficult in Vienna: inflation was rampant, supplies were few, and patients were rare. Freud's reputation, however, was growing, and in 1919 he was made a full professor at the University of Vienna. Freud's work from 1919 to the end of his life in 1938 became increasingly speculative. He became concerned with applying psychoanalysis to questions of civilization and society, an approach that he had first tried in his 1913 Totem and Taboo. In 1920, he published Beyond the Pleasure Principle, which suggested that human existence is a struggle between Eros, or the sex drive, and an instinct toward death. In 1923, Freud was diagnosed with mouth cancer, a consequence of his life-long habit of cigar smoking. His illness would trouble him until his death in 1938, demanding in the meantime thirty-three separate operations that caused him pain and made it difficult for him to speak and eat. The 1920s were a complicated decade for Freud. He was undeniably successful, even famous, but his own health, several deaths in his family, and the disintegration of the Committee made his success bittersweet. In the 1930s, Freud continued to treat patients and to write. He published one of his most frequently read books, Civilization and Its Discontents, in 1930. The rise of Nazism in Germany, however, and its echoes in Austria, made life in Vienna increasingly untenable. Freud stayed as long as he could, but when the Nazis invaded Austria in 1938 and raided his house, he fled to England with most of his family. He died there on September 23, 1939. More Help	Sigmund Freud
In 1968 the Treaty of Tlatelolco was drafted by the nations of Latin America and the Caribbean to keep their region of the world free of what?	Learn and talk about Beyond the Pleasure Principle, 1920 essays, Essays by Sigmund Freud, History of psychology Importance[ edit ] The essay describes humans as struggling between two opposing drives: Eros , which produces creativity, harmony, sexual connection, reproduction, and self-preservation; and Thanatos, which brings destruction, repetition, aggression, compulsion, and self-destruction. In sections IV and V, Freud posits that the process of creating living cells binds energy and creates an imbalance. It is the pressure of matter to return to its original state which gives cells their quality of living. The process is analogous to the creation and exhaustion of a battery. This pressure for molecular diffusion can be called a "death-wish". The compulsion of the matter in cells to return to a diffuse, inanimate state extends to the whole living organism. Thus, the psychological death-wish is a manifestation of an underlying physical compulsion present in every cell. Freud also stated the basic differences, as he saw them, between his approach and Carl Jung 's, and summarized published research into basic drives (Section VI). Synopsis[ edit ] "Beyond the Pleasure Principle is a difficult text." [2] As Ernest Jones , one of Freud's closest associates and a member of his Inner Ring, put it, "the train of thought [is] by no means easy to follow ... and Freud's views on the subject have often been considerably misinterpreted." [3] What have been called the "two distinct frescoes or canti" [4] of Beyond the Pleasure Principle break between sections III and IV. If, as Otto Fenichel remarked, Freud's "new [instinctual] classification has two bases, one speculative, and one clinical", [5] thus far the clinical. In Freud's own words, the second section "is speculation, often far-fetched speculation, which the reader will consider or dismiss according to his individual predilection" [6] — it has been noted that "in Beyond the Pleasure Principle, Freud used that unpromising word "speculations" more than once". [7] Clinical evidence (sections I–III)[ edit ] Freud begins with "a commonplace then unchallenged in psychoanalytic theory: 'The course of mental events is automatically regulated by the pleasure principle ... a strong tendency toward the pleasure principle'". [8] After considering the inevitable presence of unpleasant experiences in the life of the mind, he concludes the book's first section to the effect that the presence of such unpleasant experiences "does not contradict the dominance of the pleasure principle ... does not seem to necessitate any far-reaching limitation of the pleasure principle." [9] Exceptions to the pleasure principle[ edit ] Freud proceeds to look for "evidence, for the existence of hitherto unsuspected forces 'beyond' the pleasure principle." [8] He found exceptions to the universal power of the pleasure principle—"situations ... with which the pleasure principle cannot cope adequately" [10] —in four main areas: children's games, as exemplified in his grandson's famous "fort-da" game; "the recurrent dreams of war neurotics ...; the pattern of self-injuring behaviour that can be traced through the lives of certain people ["fate neurosis"]; the tendency of many patients in psycho-analysis to act out over and over again unpleasant experiences of their childhood." [11] Repetition compulsion[ edit ] From these cases, Freud inferred the existence of motivations beyond the pleasure principle. [11] Freud already felt in 1919 that he could safely postulate "the principle of a repetition compulsion in the unconscious mind, based upon instinctual activity and probably inherent in the very nature of the instincts—a principle powerful enough to overrule the pleasure-principle". [12] In the first half of Beyond the Pleasure Principle, "a first phase, the most varied manifestations of repetition, considered as their irreducible quality, are attributed to the essence of drives" [13] in precisely the same way. Building on his 1914 article "Recollecting,Repeating and Working Through", Freud highlights how the "patient cannot remember the whole of what is repressed in him, and ... is obliged to repeat the repressed material as a contemporary experience instead of ... remembering it as something belonging to the past:" [14] a "compulsion to repeat." Independence from the pleasure principle[ edit ] Freud still wanted to examine the relationship between repetition compulsion and the pleasure principle. [15] Although compulsive behaviors evidently satisfied some sort of drive, they were a source of direct unpleasure. [15] Somehow, "no lesson has been learnt from the old experience of these activities having led only to unpleasure. In spite of that, they are repeated, under pressure of a compulsion". [16] Also noting repetitions in the lives of normal people—who appeared to be "pursued by a malignant fate or possessed by some daemonic power," [16] likely alluding to the Latin motto errare humanum est, perseverare autem diabolicum ("to err is human, to persist [in committing errors longer available] is of the devil")—Freud concludes that the human psyche includes a compulsion to repeat that is independent of the pleasure principle. [17] Speculation (sections IV–VII)[ edit ] Arguing that dreams in which one relives trauma serve a binding function in the mind, connected to repetition compulsion, Freud admits that such dreams are an exception to the rule that the dream is the fulfillment of a wish . [18] Asserting that the first task of the mind is to bind excitations to prevent trauma (so that the pleasure principle does not begin to dominate mental activities until the excitations are bound), he reiterates the clinical fact that for "a person in analysis ... the compulsion to repeat the events of his childhood in the transference evidently disregards the pleasure principle in every way". [19] Biological basis for repetition compulsion[ edit ] Freud begins to look for analogies repetition compulsion in the "essentially conservative ... feature of instinctual life ... the lower we go in the animal scale the more stereotyped does instinctual behavior appear". [20] Thereafter "a leap in the text can be noticed when Freud places the compulsion to repeat on an equal footing with 'an urge ... to restore an earlier state of things'" [21] — ultimately that of the original inorganic condition. Declaring that "the aim of life is death" and "inanimate things existed before living ones", [22] Freud interprets an organism's drive to avoid danger only as a way of avoiding a short-circuit to death: the organisms seeks to die in its own way. He thus found his way to his celebrated concept of the death instinct . Thereupon, "Freud plunged into the thickets of speculative modern biology, even into philosophy, in search of corroborative evidence" [23] — looking to "arguments of every kind, frequently borrowed from fields outside of psychoanalytic practice, calling to the rescue biology, philosophy, and mythology". [24] He turned to prewar experiments on protozoa — of perhaps questionable relevance, even if it is not the case that 'his interpretation of the experiments on the successive generations of protozoa contains a fatal flaw'. [25] The most that can perhaps be said is that Freud did not find "any biological argument which contradicts his dualistic conception of instinctual life", [26] but at the same time, "as Jones (1957) points out, 'no biological observation can be found to support the idea of a death instinct, one which contradicts all biological principles'" [27] either. Masochism as clinical manifestation[ edit ] Freud then continued with a reference to "the harbour of Schopenhauer 's philosophy"; but in groping for a return to the clinical he admitted that "it looks suspiciously as though we were trying to find a way out of a highly embarrassing situation at any price". [28] Freud eventually decided that he could find a clinical manifestation of the death instinct in the phenomenon of masochism , "hitherto regarded as secondary to sadism ... and suggested that there could be a primary masochism, a self-injuring tendency which would be an indication of the death instinct". [29] In a footnote he cited Sabina Spielrein admitting that "A considerable part of this speculation has been anticipated in a work which is full of valuable matter and ideas but is unfortunately not entirely clear to me: (Sabina Spielrein: Die Destruktion als Ursache des Werdens, Jahrbuch für Psychoanalyse, IV, 1912). She designates the sadistic component as 'destructive'." [30] To then explain the sexual instinct as well in terms of a compulsion to repeat, Freud inserts a myth from Plato that humans are driven to reproduce in order to join together the sexes, which had once existed in single individuals who were both male and female — still "in utter disregard of disciplinary distinctions"; [31] and admits again the speculative nature of his own ideas, "lacking a direct translation of observation into theory ... One may have made a lucky hit or one may have gone shamefully astray"'. [32] Conclusion[ edit ] Nevertheless, with the libido or Eros as the life force finally set out on the other side of the repetition compulsion equation, the way was clear for the book's closing "vision of two elemental pugnacious forces in the mind, Eros and Thanatos, locked in eternal battle". [23] Composition: Freud's defensiveness[ edit ] Freud's daughter Sophie died at the start of 1920, partway between Freud's first (1919) version and the version of Beyond the Pleasure Principle reworked and published in 1920. Freud insisted that the death had no relation to the contents of the book. In a July 18, 1920, letter to Max Eitingon , Freud wrote, "The Beyond is now finally finished. You will be able to confirm that it was half ready when Sophie lived and flourished". [33] He had however already written (in June) to Ferenczi "that 'curious continuations' had turned up in it, presumably the part about the potential immortality of protozoa". Ernest Jones considers Freud's claim on Eitingon "a rather curious request ... [perhaps] an inner denial of his novel thoughts about death having been influenced by his depression over losing his daughter". [34] Others have also wondered about "inventing a so-called death instinct — is this not one way of theorising, that is, disposing of — by means of a theory — a feeling of the "demoniac" in life itself ... exacerbated by the unexpected death of Freud's daughter"? [35] — and it is certainly striking that "the term 'death drive' — Todestrieb — entered his correspondence a week after Sophie Halberstadt's death"; so that we may well accept at the very least that the "loss can claim a subsidiary role ... [in]his analytic preoccupation with destructiveness". [36] Fruitfulness[ edit ] On his final page, Freud acknowledges that his theorising "in turn raises a host of other questions to which we can at present find no answer". [37] Whatever legitimate reservations there may be about "the improbability of our speculations. A queer instinct, indeed, directed to the destruction of its own organic home", [38] Freud's speculative essay has proven remarkably fruitful in stimulating further psychoanalytic research and theorising, both in himself and in his followers; and we may consider it as a prime example of Freud in his role "as a problem finder — one who raises new questions ... called attention to a whole range of human phenomena and processes". [39] Thus for example André Green has suggested that Freud "turned to the biology of micro-organisms ... because he was unable to find the answers to the questions raised by psychoanalytic practice": the fruitfulness of the questions — in the spirit of ' Maurice Blanchot 's sentence, "La réponse est le malheur de la question" [The answer is the misfortune of the question]' [40] — remains nonetheless unimpaired. Freud's later writing[ edit ] The distinction between pleasure principle and death drive led Freud to restructure his model of the psyche. [41] With Beyond the Pleasure Principle, Freud also introduced the question of violence and destructiveness in humans. [42] These themes play an important role in Civilization and Its Discontents , in which Freud suggests that civilization's major function is to repress the death instinct. The instinct persists in the forms of superego and neurosis . Freud's indication "that in cases of traumatism there is a ' lack of any preparedness for anxiety '... is a forerunner of the distinction he would later make ... between 'automatic anxiety' and 'anxiety as a signal'". [43] Other theorists[ edit ] For Lacan, repetition compulsion was one of the "four ... terms introduced by Freud as fundamental concepts, namely, the unconscious, repetition, the transference and the drive". [44] Eric Berne adapts the way "Freud speaks of the repetition compulsion and the destiny compulsion ... to apply them to the entire life courses" [45] of normals and neurotics alike. Both Melanie Klein and Lacan were to adopt versions of the death drive in their own theoretical constructs. "Klein's concept of the death drive differs from Freud's ... but there is an ever-increasing reference to the death drive as a given cause of mental development" [46] in her works. Lacan for his part considered that "the death drive is only the mask of the symbolic order , in so ... far as it has not been realised", adding modestly of Beyond the Pleasure Principle "... either it makes not the least bit of sense or it has exactly the sense I say it has". [47] Critical reception[ edit ] Beyond the Pleasure Principle may be Freud's most controversial text. Jacques Lacan , a self-styled Freudian, called it "this extraordinary text of Freud's, unbelievably ambiguous, almost confused". [48] One of Freud's most sympathetic biographers wrote that "Beyond the Pleasure Principle is a difficult text ... the reassuring intimacy with clinical experience that marks most of Freud's papers, even at their most theoretical, seems faint here, almost absent." [49] He went on to quote Freud's personal physician: "Max Schur, whom no one can accuse of reading Freud unsympathetically, said flatly: 'We can only assume that Freud's conclusions ... are an example of ad hoc reasoning to prove a preformed hypothesis ... throughout Beyond the Pleasure Principle '". [50] Ernest Jones concluded that "This book is further noteworthy in being the only one of Freud's which has received little acceptance on the part of his followers". [51] Many of Freud's colleagues and students rejected the theories proposed in Beyond the Pleasure Principle because the idea of an instinct towards death seemed strange. [52] [53] References[ edit ] ^ In this work, Freud used the plural "death drives" (Todestriebe) much more frequently than in the singular . ^ Peter Gay, Freud: A Life for Our Time (London 1988) p. 398 ^ Ernest Jones, The Life and Work of Sigmund Freud (London 1964) p. 510–11 ^ Laplanche, Life p. 107 ^ Otto Fenichel, The Psychoanalytic Theory of Neurosis (London 1946) p. 58 ^ Sigmund Freud, "Beyond the Pleasure Principle" in On Metapsychology (Middlesex 1987) p. 295 ^ Gay, Freud p. 704n Original courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Pleasure_Principle — Please support Wikipedia. This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia . A portion of the proceeds from advertising on Digplanet goes to supporting Wikipedia. We're sorry, but there's no news about "Beyond the Pleasure Principle" right now. 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The German olympic team played in Moscow and lost 3-0 against the Central Army and then they lost 6-0 and 8-0 against the Moscow Selects. In 1946 came the official order of the Committee of Physical Education and Sports to start developing what they called ï¿½Canadian Hockeyï¿½. In December 1946 they began to play the first USSR championship matches. The first Soviet hockey champion was Dynamo Moscow followed by the Red Army team, which was led by a young playing coach named Anatoly Tarasov. This man was destined to become the father of Soviet hockey. An important landmark in the history of Soviet hockey was reached in March 1948 when the Czechoslovakian team LTC Prague, at that time the best European hockey club, arrived in Moscow. In order to play three unofficial matches against the LTC club, the first USSR team was organized. The order was simple: Victory!! The Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin did not admit to failure, including in sports. The country had just endured itï¿½s most difficult war and it was taken for granted that nobody had a right to demean the countryï¿½s high post-war prestige. The results of these games were well known. The Soviets won the first game 6-3, lost the second 3-5 and played a 2-2 draw in the last match. Every game was visited by nearly 30 000 people. The first line of team USSR was built by Red Army players. Defensemen Vladimir Nikanorov and Alexandr Vinogradov and the forwards Evgeny Babich , Vsevolod Bobrov and the coach himself, Anatoly Tarasov, forming the first unit in Soviet hockey history. The first named goalie was the Latvian Harry Mellups, who played in all three games. A Council of coaches including Anatoly Tarasov, Arkady Charnyshev, Vladimir Egorov and Alexander Igumnov started to get together more often to talk about hockey and to turn it into a popular game. During the next few years the Soviet team played some unofficial international matches against Finnish, Swedish, Polish and Czechoslovakian teams to gain experience and to improve strength. The 1950ï¿½s February 1953 was the first time the Soviet team faced official competitions. In Vienna, the Winter Games for student youth were held. The Soviets defeated all competitors. They were preparing to play their first world championship in Switzerland, but after an injury to their best player, Vsevolod Bobrov, the team was recalled to Moscow. One of the most important milestones was in March, 1954. Team USSR participated for their first time in the world championships that took place in Stockholm. They were the underdogs in this tournament but won the title with a sensational 7-2 win against Canada, represented by the Senior B Team, called the East York Lyndhursts. From that day on, the world knew there was an additional force in the ice rink. The Canadians took revenge in the following year, beating the Soviets 5-0 and once again became world champions. The third time these two nations played each other in an official tournament was at the Olympics in 1956, in Cortina Dï¿½Ampezzo, Italy. After a great performance by Soviet goalie Nickolai Puchkov and a great tactical achievement by coach Arkady Chernyshev, the Soviets won the decisive match 2-0 against Canadaï¿½s best amateur club, the Kitchener Waterloo Dutchmen, and earned the Gold Medal. In 1957, the Soviet Team was invited to Canada to play eight unofficial games against some amateur teams. Of course, Anatoly Tarasov and his guys didnï¿½t want to miss the chance to visit the homeland of hockey. The roster for this trip: Goal: N. Puchkov, E. Erkin - Defense: I. Tregubov, D. Ukolov, A. Kuchevsky, N. Sologubov, G. Sidorenkov, S. Petuhov, V. Solodov - Forwards: V. Elizarov, Y. Pantjuhov, A. Churyshev, N. Hlystov, A. Cherepanov, V. Novozhilov, V. Bystov, V. Alkov, A. Alkov and the first named Soviet troika K. Loktev, A. Almetov and V. Alexandrov. The first practice was held in maybe the holiest place in Canadian hockey. The Montreal Forum! The 1960ï¿½s The Soviet Team made a very good impression on the Canadian audience by winning five games, losing two and one tie. That was a good opportunity to see the differences between Soviet and Canadian hockey. The Soviets, especially Anatoly Tarasov didnï¿½t want to copy the Canadian style. Tarasov: ï¿½A copy is never as good as the originalï¿½. So, the Soviet Hockey programme grew up on technical team play: Passing more frequently, more skating, discipline and collectiveness. The individual talent of a player (score, defend etc.) was increased till he could bring this talent into the team play. Tarasov preferred specialists, instead of versatile players.This was the beginning of creating five-man units on the ice. This style of hockey didnï¿½t change till the break of the Soviet system. After the Olympic Gold Medal in 1956, the Soviets didnï¿½t win either of the big tournaments, World Championships or Olympics for the next six years. Extremely painful was the loss of the Gold Medal to Sweden on their own ice in Moscow in 1957. Important players like Bobrov or Sologubov got older and slower. It was time to build a new team during the sixties. The coaching tandem of Tarasov and Chernyshev had a hard job. But they were very successful in creating this new team. Alongside their troika of Loktev-Almetov-Alexandrov they installed players like Alexander Yakushev, Vyacheslav Starshinov, big bear Alexander Ragulin and also one of the most talented hockey players ever, Anatoly Firsov. Beginning in 1963, the Soviets won every World Championship in that decade and also the Olympic Games in 1964 and 1968. 1968 was also the year, when Anatoly Tarasov saw a fifteen year-old kid in the Army junior team whose goaltending abilities were so unbelievable, Tarasov had never seen the like. He invited this guy, called Vladislav Tretiak, to practice with the first team and not long after this invitation he inherited the goaltending position of Viktor Konovalenko in the Central Red Army team and in the Soviet squad. This career continued till 1984 and Tretiak is still one of the most respected and popular Russian sportsmen outside of the former Soviet Union. Sport schools were opened to produce more and more talented players for the Soviet hockey programme. By the beginning of the 1970ï¿½s nearly 3 million boys had joined this intense hockey training programme. The 1970ï¿½s That was the most successful decade for Soviet Hockey. They won 7 World Championships and two Olympic Gold Medals between 1970 and 1979. It was also the decade of the best winger who had ever been produced by the Soviet hockey programme - Valery Kharlamov. Together with Right Wing Boris Mikhailov and Center Vladimir Petrov they created the most dangerous scoring unit at that time. With the successes of the late 1960ï¿½s and early 1970ï¿½s, Tarasov was able to convince the Soviet Hockey Federation, that the time had come to play against the best in the world - the Canadian professionals. The ï¿½September to Rememberï¿½, happened in 1972 when the titans clashed in the legendary ï¿½Summit Seriesï¿½ After several rounds of negotiations between the NHL, the IIHF and the Soviet Hockey Federation they decided on a tournament of eight games - the first four in Canada and the rest in Russia. The Canadian team was coached by Harry Sinden and included the best NHL players at that time. Only the injured Bobby Orr and Bobby Hull, who was declared ineligible for the Summit Series while signing with the WHA, were missing. The biggest surprise on the Soviet side was the relief of Tarasov and Chernyshev as the coaches. They were replaced by Bobrov and Kulagin. Anatoly Firsov was also off the roster, because of his support for Tarasov. The opinion about the result of the series was always the same in Canada. Everybody expected an 8-0 sweep by the Canadians. Some people changed their minds after game one. In front of 18000 fans the first game was held on Sept. 2nd in the Montreal Forum. Led by Kharlamov and Tretiak, the Soviet squad surprised the Canadians and won 7-3. Nearly 130 million people either watched the game on Soviet TV or listened to it on the radio and celebrated this victory, while Canada was shocked. After three more games in Canada the tour went to Moscow. The Russian team led the series with 2-1-1. After a great comeback by the Canadians, both teams had three wins till the last game. After 19:26 min. played in the last period, Paul Henderson made the most important goal in Canadian hockey history. Canada won this decisive game 6-5 and also the tournament. Of course, the Soviets lost the Series, but the hockey world had changed. Canada wasnï¿½t the only hockey superpower anymore. The Soviet players led by Kharlamov, Tretiak and Yakushev proved, that they were as good as their North American counterparts. After the series, the NHL community realized that they would have to improve the technical aspect of their game, and on the other side the Soviets trained bodychecking and physical play to use it to their advantage. Both styles of hockey had changed forever. To learn more and more from each other, both nations organized further tournaments to see the best players of both sides on the ice. Summit Series 1974 against the proï¿½s of the WHA, Super Series 1975 (which included on of the best games ever - Montreal-Red Army), Canada Cup 1976 and the biggest indication of their skills, the Challenge Cup 1979 against the NHL-All-Stars were played. The Soviet teams won most of the games. The Soviets proved that their hockey programme had now become the best. Another important change came to the Soviet team shortly before the Canada Cup 1976. A new coach was nominated and the era of Viktor Tikhonov began. Coming from Riga, he was introduced as the coach of the Red Army and national team. The 1980ï¿½s The 80ï¿½s started with a shock for the Soviet Team. They started as the big favourites in the Olympic games 1980 in Lake Placid, but lost their Gold Medal against a young U.S. team, coached by Herb Brooks. The American fans still call this big upset the ï¿½Miracle on iceï¿½. Surprisingly, Tikhonov was not fired. To avoid such failure again, he worked harder and put more pressure on his players. The face of the team changed. Tikhonov began to threaten his older and slower top-line. First he clashed with Petrov and Mikhailov, later with Kharlamov and put him off the roster for the Canada Cup 1981, which was supposed to be his last tournament. On August 28th 1981, the nation got a big shock. The great Valery Kharlamov died along with his wife Irina in a car accident. His wife had been driving on that day as a truck came towards them. John Sanful wrote in his book ï¿½Russian Revolutionï¿½ - ï¿½The best one-on-one player in Soviet history, a legend in his own country and in the world after twelve years on the national team, was gone. The Soviet Union had lost its most talented, flamboyant player.ï¿½ After his death it was decided that no player would ever wear the No. 17 again, while playing for the Red Army Team. Only his son was allowed to wear this number while playing for the Red Army team. Tikhonov had two new very talented players in his team. The young wingers Sergei Makarov and Vladimir Krutov were the biggest hopes for the future of Soviet hockey. First they were centered by Vladimir Petrov, but Petrov was getting older and he was slowing down. He no longer had the power to support these gifted wingers. It was difficult to find the perfect center for them, but then Tikhonov saw a young, but very small player in the industrial town Voskresensk. His name was Igor Larionov . Tikhonov recruited Larionov to Moscow and found the missing part of the puzzle for his new starting forwards. To complete the five-man-unit, Tikhonov installed Alexei Kasatonov and Viacheslav Fetisov as the defending part. They became the most dominating combination in Hockey for nearly one decade. They were called the ï¿½Green Unitï¿½ , because they always wore green jerseys during practice. Fetisov became the new captain of the national team. Together with Larionov he led the team from victory to victory. The first important one was winning the Canada Cup in 1981. With the Green Unit, the Soviets dominated the final game against Canada and beat their opponents, led by Wayne Gretzky, 8-1. After the first game of the Summit Series in 1972, this was the second big shock for the Canadian hockey fans. That was the first and last time the Soviet hockey team were able to win the Canada Cup. In 1982 and 1983 they won the World Championships easily. The KLM-Line scored whenever they wanted, and the other lines were also scoring machines. The Olympic games in 1984 in Sarajevo, also won by the Soviet Union, brought a big loss. It was Tretiakï¿½s last tournament. The decisive game against Czechoslovakia which was won by the Soviets 2-0 was the last big game of hockey legend Vladislav Tretiak. The last player of the ï¿½72 team retired. Since the day he retired the Russians havenï¿½t been able to find a goaltender of his class, and this was to become the weak point in their teams. After reaching third place in the World Championships in 1985, the year after they were able to win Gold again on their home ice in Moscow. The year 1987 was maybe the year, in which people around the world saw the best games ever. As a replacement for the traditional NHL All-Star game the two-game ï¿½Rendevouz Seriesï¿½ between the Soviet Union and the NHL All-Stars was held in Quebec City. Both teams were able to win one game each. A few months after that tournament, the Canada Cup was held. After a 3-3 tie in the pre-round, long-time rivals USSR and Canada played against each other in the finals. Neither the players nor the spectators will ever forget what they saw in September 1987 in the Montreal Forum and in the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton. 215 minutes, 33 goals, dramatic moments, high-class stickhandling and beautiful passes. It was hockey in perfection. On the one side the Soviets with their superstars of the ï¿½Green Unitï¿½ and players like Bykov, Khomutov and Kamensky. On the other side the NHL stars Gretzky, Lemieux, Messier, Bourque and many others. All three games ended 6-5. The Soviets won the first game, Team Canada the other two and also the tournament with an overtime goal by Super-Mario Lemieux in game three. Top hockey journalist George Gross from Toronto, who has seen everything in hockey in the last 30 years said shortly after game three: ï¿½Just imagine! We were there and had the privilege of seeing ice hockey being played at a level you are never going to witness again. Thatï¿½s something to tell our grandchildren.ï¿½ A few months after these unbelievable games, the Soviets went to Canada again. The 1988 Olympics were held in Calgary. The Soviet Union defended their Olympic Gold title by winning seven out of eight games. It was very important for the team, because after the Olympics in 1984 they were only able to win one major tournament, the World Championships in 1986. It was the last Olympic Gold Medal with the letters CCCP on their jerseys. In 1989 they won the last World Championship of the decade. The junior team was also able to win this title. Three young guys played there together in one line. Pavel Bure, Sergei Fedorov and Alexander Mogilny. They would have become the future of Soviet hockey in the 90ï¿½s, the successors to the KLM-Line, but then things changed. The political change After becoming president of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbatchev reformed the government and made steps towards a more democratic system. After centuries of oppression by the Czars and the communists, the Russian people got more freedom and rights. The wall in Berlin, the symbol of separation between East and West, came down. It not only meant the reunion of Germany, but was also a sign of the end of communist dictatorship. Under these circumstances, Soviet hockey players rose to complain about their situation under Tikhonov. Their goal was to release the Red Army team to allow them to fulfill their childhood dreams of playing in the National Hockey League. Fetisov and Larionov became the loudest critics of Tikhonov and his way of controlling the players. Makarov and Krutov also showed their unspoken support. Only Kasatonov was loyal to his coach. That was the reason why the friendship between him and the rest of the Green Unit came to an end. Always being men with visions and fighters for freedom, Larionov and Fetisov spoke about the NHL and a life without bad treatment. But now was the time, the public could listen to them. In 1988, Larionov wrote an open letter to a popular Russian magazine criticising the situation of being caged and drilled for Soviet hockey praise nearly eleven months a year. He wrote about injections given to other players and the climate of fear and isolation. Fetisov followed his friend in an interview about the whole situation. That was the dark side of the glory. In 1989 Fetisov was released from the Red Army team and the Soviet squad. Now all the players stood up and showed their strength as a team. The experienced players, led by the KLM-Line went to a television show and gave Tikhonov an ultimatum. ï¿½If Fetisov isnï¿½t allowed to play at the 1989 World Championship we wonï¿½t either.ï¿½ Fetisov was reinstalled, even voted again as team captain. The Soviets won all their games and Fetisov was voted as the tournamentï¿½s top defenseman. Those were the signs the NHL officials had been waiting for. The NHL had been keeping an eye on the Soviet players since their demonstration in the Summit Series. Scouts had been seen on every tournament, observing the players. They contacted players like Tretiak and Kharlamov. The aging Firsov was close to the NHL in the late 70ï¿½s, but the government refused him permission to leave. Some players were allowed to play in several European countries and in the Far East, eg. Yakushev in Austria and Lebedev in West Germany. But these players were already old and had no prospects in the NHL. In 1975 the NHL teams began to draft Soviets, hoping that one day they could play in North America. Viktor Khatulev was the first soviet-trained player, drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1975. By the mid 80ï¿½s all the most important Soviet players had been drafted by various teams. But nobody knew though, whether they would ever play in the best league in the world. At that time there was only one chance for the players - defection! There were rumours about the planned defections of Firsov and Kharlamov. Maybe some of the stories were true. Due to financial problems in their country and the chance to get hard currency for their players, the Soviet officials began to talk with the NHL about releasing some players. Most of the players were officers in the army and only the government could give them permission to leave legally. After a few years of hard negotiations and broken promises, the Soviets finally gave permission for the older players to leave. But the last decision was let up to one man - Viktor Tikhonov. And he wasnï¿½t about to let his best players leave. In fear of never being able to see their country again, they didnï¿½t want to defect. But after revolution before the World Championships in 1989, things changed very quickly. The year of the Soviet The year 1989 will always remain ï¿½The year of the Sovietï¿½ in NHL history. Calgary made the first move in signing the modestly talented player Sergei Priakin shortly before their Stanley Cup season ended. He didnï¿½t make much of an impression on the audience and wasnï¿½t a part of the Stanley Cup team. On May 25th, Tass, the Soviet news agency announced that Fetisov, Makarov and Larionov were no longer members of the Soviet army and were free to sign contracts with any hockey team in the world. On July 1st, the Flames signed a contract with Sergei Makarov, while the New Jersey Devils introduced Slava Fetisov and Sergei Starikov to the press. Vancouver Canucks followed by signing Igor Larionov. The headlines in the press were always the same ï¿½The Russians are here.ï¿½ It was the first wave of Russians to come over to North America. Krutov followed his teammate Larionov to Vancouver. The 37 year- old Helmut Balderis, who was one of the best technical players ever, went to Minnesota and goaltender Sergei Mylnikov went to Quebec to play for the Nordiques. While only releasing older players from the army, the way for the young ones to the NHL was still closed, so the young Alexander Mogilny decided to defect. During the World Championships in Stockholm he flew with the help of the Buffalo Sabres to the USA. All these players decided to change their lives, to exchange dictatorship for freedom, the quest of the NHL and to show the North Americans that they were not the ï¿½big bad machinesï¿½ and are only sportsmen like all the others in the world who want to play the game they were living for. The first steps Apart from Mogilny, the other players were all nearly 30 years old or older when they came to the National Hockey League. They had had their best times in the Soviet Union and nobody knew how they would handle the new situation. Different ice rinks, bigger schedules, the pressure and fights in the NHL, the new language and the completely different culture between the Soviet Union and North America. And there was another big thing. The political cold war was nearly over but the cold war in the heads of the NHL players and spectators was still alive. The Russians had been their enemies for many decades. Off the ice, the fight against communism and on the ice the fight between two hockey systems. At the beginning, most of the Russian players had a hard time being accepted by their own teammates, and for the opponent teams they were targets to hit. So, the first season was not a success, especially for the older guys. Fetisov had problems with the tough style of NHL hockey, his last fight had been during the Junior World Championship in 1978. Everybody expected so much from him but he couldnï¿½t fulfil the high expectations. Things didnï¿½t improve when Alexei Kasatonov arrived in New Jersey in September 1989. Although they played as a defensive pair, they avoided talking to each other. Fetisov didnï¿½t want to excuse Kasatonovï¿½s spying activities during the eighties. The expectations in Vancouver concerning the arrival of Larionov and Krutov were very high too. Larionov did his best to get in touch with his new life and with his teammates. He spoke English fluently and made the first steps to break the ice between him and his teammates. But on the ice there was a problem. He had never played dump and chase hockey and he couldnï¿½t change his game, built on exact passes, that heï¿½d learned in the Soviet Union. But at least he tried to do his best . Krutov was a big disappointment for the Canucks officials. Not willing to learn the new language, he didnï¿½t have any contact with the other players and his overweight and bad working attitude did the rest. Sergei Makarov also had trouble with the dump and chase hockey. He also told a newspaper that he would like to play in Vancouver with Larionov and Krutov, which disturbed the harmony between him and his teammates. But in contrast to his old linemates he played very well. Alexander Mogilny had problems with flying, so he got counseling. But the Buffalo fans and the press thought, it was not the fear of flying, but the player trying to arrange a trade to the New York Rangers. Sergei Mylnikov never managed to become the starting goalie for the Quebec Nordiques. It was his only season in the NHL. Another forgotten player in the NHL was Helmut Balderis, The Latvian was doubtless one of the most popular players in the USSR. He came to Minnesota at the age of 37. He hadnï¿½t played for the last two years because he had been coaching in Japan. The ï¿½Electric trainï¿½ or the ï¿½Latvian Guy Lafleurï¿½, as he was called by his fans retired after one season with the North Stars. The 1990ï¿½s At the beginning of the 90ï¿½s more and more people were asking themselves, whether the Russians were capable of making it in the NHL. Could those players, who had won everything in their careers, understand the meaning of the Stanley Cup? Sergei Makarov excelled on the ice in winning the Calder Trophy as the Rookie of the year in 1990. The others still had problems finding their form. Vladimir Krutov left the Canucks and the NHL to play in Europe, Larionov was disappointed with himself and the others were not the same as in the Soviet Union. They still had a lot to learn. But more and more Soviet players were taking up the challenge and signing contracts with various NHL clubs. The players now coming to the NHL were no longer the old veterans, but young and hungry for success. The flamboyant Pavel Bure left Russia to play for the Vancouver Canucks. This trade was also very positive for Igor Larionov who found a guy capable of using his creative style to score goals. The third part of the Kid-Line with Bure and Mogilny, Sergei Fedorov, also arrived in the United States after defecting during the Goodwill Games in Seattle in 1991. Guys like Kristich, Irbe and Tatarinov were next. Sometimes the stories of defection read like criminal stories. Vladimir Konstantinov for instance, had a friend who had medical connections. He convinced the doctors to say that Konstantinov had a rare form of cancer and he wouldnï¿½t be able to play hockey again. So the officials released him from his military service and he was able to fly to Detroit. When he arrived he signed a contract with the Red Wings. But what happened to the international success of the Soviet squad after losing so many players to North America? They still had a lot of talent and with the help of veterans who had already been eliminated with their teams from the playoffs, the Soviet Union were able to win the World Championships in 1990. That was the last Championship medal that they were able to win with the four letters CCCP on their jerseys. The team that entered the Junior World Championship in 1991 began the tournament as Soviet Union and ended it as Unified team. The Soviet Union was history and it now split up into several countries. After winning the Olympic games as Unified team, led by the veterans Bykov and Khomutov, considered at that time to be the best pair who had never played in the NHL, the official successor of the Soviet Union in the IIHF was going to Russia. Under former great Boris Mikhailov as coach, the Russian team was able to win the Gold Medal in the World Championships in Germany in 1993. That was the last World Championship medal to go to a former Soviet state. Meanwhile the players in the NHL excelled more and more and took over important parts in their teams. The young guys like Bure, Mogilny and Fedorov became scoring machines and the veterans were also able to use their experience and skills in their teams. Makarov and Larionov were reunited in San Jose and played together like in the good old days. Also Fetisov and Kasatonov, who were now playing in different teams, became in the meanwhile accustomed to the NHL. In 1994, the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup with Alexei Kovalev, Sergei Nemchinov, Sergei Zubov and Alexander Karpovtsev on their roster. Those players were the first Russians to have their names engraved on the Stanley Cup. Five years after the arrival of Sergei Priakin, there were now 55 Soviet-trained players in the NHL. Some of them won important NHL awards. It was now normal to have Russians in the NHL. 1997 was a special year for Igor Larionov and Viacheslav Fetisov. Already in their late 30ï¿½s, they were finally able to fulfil their dreams of holding the Stanley Cup above their heads. After winning national titles, World and European Championships, the Olympics and the war against a whole system, they finally won the Stanley Cup. It was an emotional moment, as both veterans took the Cup and showed it to the spectators in the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Ten years earlier, nobody ever would have believed, that a Russian would lift the Cup into the air. And now these guys, heroes in their own country, had made the final step in their careers. With Fedorov, Kozlov and Konstantinov they built the first complete Russian line in NHL history. In 1998 they were able to win the Cup again. After their first title in 1997 Fetisov, Larionov and Kozlov brought the Cup to Russia for the first time and showed it to the fans at the former headquarters of communism, the Red Square in Moscow. The NHL is meanwhile an international league. Every fourth player is from Europe, among them nearly 70 Russians. The minor leagues are also full of players from many countries. They are all integrated and donï¿½t have as many problems as the veterans did in 1989. But what happened to those veterans? Larionov is still playing in Detroit, Fetisov is an assistant coach for the Devils, while Krutov has the same job in Moscow. Kasatonov is GM for the Red Army and Makarov is enjoying his new life in Southern California. The future of Russian Hockey Itï¿½s unbelievable, but the last World Championship medal won by Russia was the Gold in 1993. The players leave the country at a very early age to play in the NHL or in different European leagues. Most of the Russian league (RHL) teams donï¿½t have any money. The whole country is in a bad crisis, and hockey is on the same level. The only positive appearance of a Russian team in the last few years was the Silver medal in the Olympic games in Nagano in 1998. The deepest point was the horrible performance on their own ice during the World Championship in St. Petersburg in 2000. The stars, led by Bure, Yashin and Kamensky showed a lousy working attitude and Russia ended up 11th, the worst place ever in history. Most people in the Russian Hockey Federation are busy with their own careers and not really interested in whatï¿½s happening on the ice. There are a lot of rumours about the influence of the mafia in the RHL. National coach Boris Mikhailov is not very popular with the players either. The fans hope that Slava Fetisov will become the new ï¿½Messiahï¿½ of Russian hockey. Hopefully there are still some children skating on frozen ponds in Russia and dreaming of becoming the next Larionov, Makarov, Fedorov or Bure. That would be the last chance to bring back hockey glory to this country.	i don't know
Stephen Covey's first hugely popular guide to business and life is called The Seven 'what' of Highly Successful People?	stephen covey's seven habits of highly effective people review the seven habits of highly effective people® Dr Stephen Covey's inspirational book - 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People® Dr Stephen Covey (1932-2012) was and remains a hugely influential management guru. Covey's most famous book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, became a blueprint for personal development when it was published in 1990. The principles may be used for life in general - they are not limited to workplaces, management, leadership, etc. Covey's concepts actually can help people to grow, change, and become more effective in really any other aspect of human responsibility that you might imagine. Covey's Seven Habits are easy to understand, but like all the best and simplest models, can be a little more difficult to apply in practice. The 'Habits' seem very simple, and in many ways they are, yet to varying degrees they may entail quite serious changes to thinking and acting. Be inspired by Covey's ideas nevertheless. They are wonderful. The 'Seven Habits' are a remarkable set of inspirational and aspirational standards for anyone who seeks to live a full, purposeful and good life, and are applicable today more than ever, as the business world - and life beyond business and work - become more attuned to humanist concepts. Covey's values are full of integrity and humanity, and contrast strongly with the authority-driven process-based ideologies that characterize management and leadership thinking in earlier times. Indeed Covey's methods extend and adapt with increasing relevance to many more areas in the modern world, for example parenting, relationships, mediation, counselling, etc. Stephen Covey, as well as being a renowned writer, speaker, academic and humanist, also built a huge training and consultancy products and services business - Franklin Covey which has a global reach. Stephen Covey at one time or other also consulted with and provided training services to most of the world's leading corporations. Covey produced a substantial body of educational and teaching work. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People was his first significantly popular creation, and probably remains his greatest. Here is a quick summary. I encourage you to explore and use his ideas. Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People® habit 1 - be proactive® This is the ability to control one's environment, rather than have it control you, as is so often the case. Self determination, choice, and the power to decide response to stimulus, conditions and circumstances habit 2 - begin with the end in mind® Covey calls this the habit of personal leadership - leading oneself that is, towards what you consider your aims. By developing the habit of concentrating on relevant activities you will build a platform to avoid distractions and become more productive and successful. habit 3 - put first things first® Covey calls this the habit of personal management. This is about organising and implementing activities in line with the aims established in habit 2. Covey says that habit 2 is the first, or mental creation; habit 3 is the second, or physical creation. (See the section on time management .) habit 4 - think win-win® Covey calls this the habit of interpersonal leadership, necessary because achievements are largely dependent on co-operative efforts with others. He says that win-win is based on the assumption that there is plenty for everyone, and that success follows a co-operative approach more naturally than the confrontation of win-or-lose. habit 5 - seek first to understand and then to be understood® One of the great maxims of the modern age. This is Covey's habit of communication, and it's extremely powerful. Covey helps to explain this in his simple analogy 'diagnose before you prescribe'. Simple and effective, and essential for developing and maintaining positive relationships in all aspects of life. (See the associated sections on Empathy , Transactional Analysis , and the Johari Window .) habit 6 - synergize® Covey says this is the habit of creative co-operation - the principle that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, which implicitly lays down the challenge to see the good and potential in the other person's contribution. habit 7 - sharpen the saw® This is the habit of self renewal, says Covey, and it necessarily surrounds all the other habits, enabling and encouraging them to happen and grow. Covey interprets the self into four parts: the spiritual, mental, physical and the social/emotional, which all need feeding and developing. Stephen Covey's Seven Habits are a simple set of rules for life - inter-related and synergistic, and yet each one powerful and worthy of adopting and following in its own right. For many people, reading Covey's work, or listening to him speak (now in recordings, videos, etc), literally changes their lives. Covey's thinking is powerful stuff indeed and highly recommended. This 7 Habits summary is just a brief overview - the full work is fascinating, comprehensive, and thoroughly uplifting. Read the book, or listen to the full audio series, which is particularly impressive because it features Covey speaking to an audience. In his more recent book 'The 8th Habit', Stephen Covey introduced (logically) an the eighth habit, which deals with personal fulfilment and helping others to achieve fulfilment too, which aligns helpfully with Maslow's notions of 'Self-Actualization' and 'Transcendence' in the Hierarchy of Needs model , and also with the later life-stages in Erikson's Psychosocial Life-Stage Theory . The 8th Habit book also focuses on leadership, another distinct aspect of fulfilment through helping others. Time will tell whether the The 8th Habit achieves recognition and reputation close to Covey's classic original 7 Habits work. N.B. Various phrases on this page are registered trade marks belonging to Stephen Covey . Stephen Covey's principles are protected intellectual property and feature strongly in the Franklin Covey organization's portfolio of products and services. see also	Habit
The Han ethnic group of people, the largest in the world, is native to which country?	The Best Insights From Stephen Covey's '7 Habits of Highly Effective People' - The Atlantic The Atlantic The Best Insights From Stephen Covey's '7 Habits of Highly Effective People' Most Popular Some of the author and motivation master's most indelible advice AP Images, Free Press In 1989, Stephen R. Covey penned The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ( public library ), a book that went on to sell millions of copies worldwide and defined a new genre bridging self-improvement, business management, and personal productivity. This week, Covey died at the age of 79. Here's a look back at his legacy with some of the keenest insights from his beloved bestseller. Habit is the intersection of knowledge (what to do), skill (how to do), and desire (want to do). Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.* People can't live with change if there's not a changeless core inside them. Until a person can say deeply and honestly, 'I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday,' that person cannot say, 'I choose otherwise.' To learn and not to do is really not to learn. To know and not to do is really not to know. It is one thing to make a mistake, and quite another thing not to admit it. People will forgive mistakes, because mistakes are usually of the mind, mistakes of judgment. But people will not easily forgive the mistakes of the heart, the ill intention, the bad motives, the prideful justifying cover-up of the first mistake . Admission of ignorance is often the first step in our education. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our conditions. The ability to subordinate an impulse to a value is the essence of the proactive person. How you treat the one reveals how you regard the many, because everyone is ultimately a one. There's no better way to inform and expand you mind on a regular basis than to get into the habit of reading good literature. And, of course, the meat of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People : Habit 1: Be Proactive Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3: Put First Things First Habit 4: Think Win/Win Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Habit 6: Synergize Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw * Covey is, of course,	i don't know
What is Tesco's US 'neighborhood' grocery chain brand, founded in 2007 with HQ in California?	Fresh & Easy Buzz: Tesco's Fresh & Easy and it's 'Value Proposition:' We Asked, They Answered; Discussion, Deconstruction and Fresh & Easy Buzz Analysis Read both pieces directly on Morningnewsbeat.com here . Lastly, the food and grocery industry website Retailwire.com currently has an ongoing discussion about Tesco Fresh & Easy's value proposition in the form of CEO Tim Mason's comments in Sunday's Financial Times piece, which we ran the other day, that the retailer is now combining a high-low promotional strategy along with its EDLP strategies, which forms the basis for Fresh & Easy's merchandising policy as a neighborhood grocery store for all consumers. [You can read a transcript of the Financial Times' interview with Tim Mason here .] You can view the ongoing discussion at Retailwire.com here . There's also a reader poll which currently shows 44% of those who have thus far responded say price and value (the value proposition) are key to Tesco Fresh & Easy's success, an argument Fresh & Easy Buzz has been making since late last year. Only 2% thus far say the value proposition is unimportant. The 'Value Proposition:' Fresh & Easy Buzz Analysis Below (in italics) is the text of Monday's press release issued by Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market: Fresh & Easy Keeps it Simple and Keeps Prices Low Streamlining distribution saves fuel, reduces prices and helps the environment EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market and its suppliers have streamlined their distribution models to reduce direct store deliveries, which saves money on fuel, allowing the company to pass these savings on to customers. This innovative, yet simple, distribution model also helps the environment by reducing the amount of CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, as well as neighborhood traffic congestion and noise that multiple deliveries create. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080616/AQM550 ) A traditional grocery store receives many deliveries a day, including fresh and frozen food, produce and direct store deliveries from numerous suppliers. To eliminate extra and unnecessary delivery trips, Fresh & Easy has created a new way of stocking stores with these same products with fewer deliveries by asking the company's suppliers to deliver directly to the company's centralized distribution center. "By keeping our distribution model simple Fresh & Easy is able to save fuel and offer honest, everyday low prices on all our products," said CEO Tim Mason. "Reducing fuel consumption is also consistent with our commitment to be a good steward of the environment." To further conserve fuel, Fresh & Easy has employed state-of-the-art technology in its shipping fleet. Fresh & Easy trailers feature a hybrid refrigeration vector unit which minimizes the amount of diesel used to safely cool and transport store products. The trailers also include automatic refrigeration shut-off when optimum temperature is reached inside the cooling chamber as well as a complete engine shut-off once parked at the stores. Electrical stand-by technology also minimizes the impact on the environment by using no diesel fuel to run refrigeration units on the trailers while parked at the distribution center. First, regarding the press release itself, as you can tell by reading it, it's targeted (either intentionally or not) to the food and grocery industry trade press, at least based on the way it's written and its intended or unintended target. There isn't much of an angle in the way it's written to excite a consumer or business publication editor to run a story based on the release. We aren't criticizing the release or Tesco's Fresh & Easy because of that, just stating a fact of public relations. Now, regarding the content of the press release: What Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is talking about in the first paragraph, the "streamlining of their distribution model," might be new for Fresh & Easy but its old hat in the U.S. food and grocery retailing industry. It's essentially what's called cross-docking, something numerous U.S. supermarket chains ranging from Safeway Stores, Inc. to regional players like Northern California-based Save Mart, Inc. (and numerous other U.S. chains) have been doing with various vendors in various categories for decades. For example, both Safeway and Save Mart (California-headquartered chains) cross-dock all of their specialty and natural foods category items/orders with their respective distributors. (Safeway self -distributes much of its specialty/natural foods category items but uses a distributor as well.) The distributor sales representative writes the specialty/natural foods category item orders in the stores (in some cases store-level employees write the orders) and then transmits the orders back to the distributor's headquarters via computer modem on the reps hand-held computer. The distributor then picks and builds the orders and delivers them to the respective retail chain's distribution centers for the respective region the stores are located in. The retailer then bundles the orders with the warehouse direct grocery orders being delivered to the given store and ships all the pallets together. This is called cross-docking. These two chains do the same thing with other categories besides specialty and natural foods. These are multimillion dollar categories for both chains annually. In return for doing this, the specialty and natural foods distributors, as do other vendors, give the grocery chains a flat rate discount such as 5% off invoice on total purchases. Most of the stores receive at least two, and often three, deliveries per-week in these two categories, which also include ethnic food products like Hispanic-targeted consumer goods and Asian foods. Fresh & Easy is correct that cross-docking--a vendor shipping to a food retailer's central distribution center and then the retailer bundling various orders and shipping them together to the stores--can save on fuel consumption (although not really for the retailer), carbon emissions and noise in neighborhoods where stores are located due to frequent daily DSD deliveries. DSD delivery also has an important place in U.S. food and grocery retailing however, especially in the case of highly-perishable and labor-intensive product categories like fresh breads and bake goods, especially those brands which are niche items in the category. These items need near-daily rotation and crediting out (labor intensive) and often are low volume (specialty,artisanal and gourmet breads and baked goods for example). The DSD system has generally proved to work best in these categories from both freshness for the consumer and overall store-level operations perspectives. There's also the issue of store-level labor. Nearly all of the major supermarket chains in the Western U.S. where Tesco has its Fresh & Easy stores are union shops, which means a full-time store employee with one year's experience makes about $20 hour, compared to the $10 hour Tesco pays Fresh & Easy store clerks. Tesco Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, Inc. and Wal-Mart, is non-union. Additionally, these unionized chains offer store employees what is among the best health benefits package in U.S. business (of any kind or level), which the union chain's and the UFCW union agrees adds about $10 hour to the workers' hourly pay. In other words, the fully-burdened hourly wage of these unionized store-level workers is close to $30 hour with the benefit package. Tesco's Fresh & Easy offers store-level workers who work 20 hours or more a week a health insurance package. However, like is the case with nearly every other non-union grocery chain's plans, it isn't as comprehensive or as inexpensive to the worker as the union supermarket's plan is. As a result of this fact, union supermarket chains, with the UFCW union's blessing (most of the DSD vendors like bread companies also are unionized), like to have some DSD in critical perishable categories (read labor intensive) because it is very expensive to have near $30 an hour clerks doing these tasks. If they did, the cost would have to be reflected in retail prices to consumers, which would make for some serious competitive difficulties for the union chain's, which already is the case because they pay much more than non-union competitors. These union chains do deliver their store brand(s) fresh bread and related baked goods items directly to their stores, bundling with regular grocery and perishables direct store shipments from the distribution center. However, many of the fresh bread and related items the stores carry--including specialty, artisanal and ethnic products--come from small, niche vendors, and it makes little sense to have these vendors ship direct to the retailer's distribution centers since the volumes are small and the labor to stock the goods at store-level time consuming based on the sales return they offer the retail chain. In terms of fresh produce, most U.S. grocery chains supply the majority of produce to their stores directly from their own distribution centers. Therefore, there really isn't much DSD activity at store-level in the category. There is some, which is primarily because many chains are now putting a major emphasis on locally-grown produce to augment their basic offerings. In some cases this local produce is delivered DSD. Although, much of it is cross-docked in the way we've described above. Lastly, we like the hybrid system Tesco is using for its Fresh & Easy trucking fleets. It's a wise decision. However, it isn't anything new in American food distribution. For example, distributors like United Natural Foods, Inc. and Tree of Life, Inc., having been using such hybrid dry grocery/refrigerated/frozen truck and trailer units since the 1980's in the U.S. These distributors regularly deliver dry, refrigerated and frozen natural, organic and specialty foods directly to stores and adopted the hybrid system nearly 30 years ago to primarily save having to make multiple trips (a dry grocery run and then a perishables run) to the same store. The secondary benefit was that it saved energy and thus costs. Other U.S. distributors and direct distributing grocery chains do the same thing, and have for decades. Additionally, for the vast majority of self-distributing American supermarket chains, combining dry grocery and perishable items in the same tractor-trailer just won't work. These stores carry too many skus and do too high of volume to make it feasible. For example, take a typical, modern 55,000 -to- 60,000 square foot Safeway Lifestyle supermarket, or any grocery retailer's similar version. These stores require multiple weekly deliveries in each of the three categories--dry grocery, frozen, refrigerated--just to keep the stores stocked. Each of the deliveries generally requires the full cube of a standard tractor trailer just to hold the amount of product ordered. In other words, seldom will you see an order arrive at one of these supermarkets in which the trailer isn't full. Therefore, there is no waste in terms of utilizing the space in the trailer for the product delivery. The chains make sure of that. Further, if the entire trailer isn't used--say in the case of frozen which isn't uncommon--they will make sure it is full, delivering to multiple stores in the same area one after another. It takes generally no more than three stores to cube-out the trailer. There is no delivering half a trailer to a store then going back to the distribution center. Interestingly, Safeway and other supermarket chains, as well as home delivery-only grocers like FreshDirect on the east coast, use trucks similar to what Fresh & Easy is describing--dry, frozen and refrigerated combined--to deliver Internet-ordered grocery orders to customers homes. Safeway began its home delivery service in California in the early 1990's using such trucks and continues to use them to this day, as do the other U.S. grocers who offer this service. So the "innovation" is one for Tesco's Fresh & Easy internally, compared to how they were doing things in part in the past, but it's old hat in the U.S. food and grocery distribution industry. It could help Tesco's Fresh & Easy internally to enhance it's value proposition, but as you can see from our analysis above, it offers no competitive advantage since American grocery distribution and retailing has been doing the same for a rather long time in most cases. We take nothing away from Tesco for making the change, and wanting to communicate it. In fact we congratulate them--especially if it works well and saves money as well as contributes positively overall to the environment. However, since it isn't a new industry innovation in the U.S., it isn't going to offer Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market any competitive advantages in the main vis-a-vis its competitors, which could result in creating an enhanced value proposition for consumers at retail. That has to be done on a retailer-to-retailer competitive basis elsewhere for Tesco. Posted by	Fresh & Easy
Traditionally the largest book publishers trade show in the world, where in Germany is the (city name) Book Fair held each October?	Fresh & Easy Buzz: Tesco's Fresh & Easy and it's 'Value Proposition:' We Asked, They Answered; Discussion, Deconstruction and Fresh & Easy Buzz Analysis Read both pieces directly on Morningnewsbeat.com here . Lastly, the food and grocery industry website Retailwire.com currently has an ongoing discussion about Tesco Fresh & Easy's value proposition in the form of CEO Tim Mason's comments in Sunday's Financial Times piece, which we ran the other day, that the retailer is now combining a high-low promotional strategy along with its EDLP strategies, which forms the basis for Fresh & Easy's merchandising policy as a neighborhood grocery store for all consumers. [You can read a transcript of the Financial Times' interview with Tim Mason here .] You can view the ongoing discussion at Retailwire.com here . There's also a reader poll which currently shows 44% of those who have thus far responded say price and value (the value proposition) are key to Tesco Fresh & Easy's success, an argument Fresh & Easy Buzz has been making since late last year. Only 2% thus far say the value proposition is unimportant. The 'Value Proposition:' Fresh & Easy Buzz Analysis Below (in italics) is the text of Monday's press release issued by Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market: Fresh & Easy Keeps it Simple and Keeps Prices Low Streamlining distribution saves fuel, reduces prices and helps the environment EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market and its suppliers have streamlined their distribution models to reduce direct store deliveries, which saves money on fuel, allowing the company to pass these savings on to customers. This innovative, yet simple, distribution model also helps the environment by reducing the amount of CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, as well as neighborhood traffic congestion and noise that multiple deliveries create. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080616/AQM550 ) A traditional grocery store receives many deliveries a day, including fresh and frozen food, produce and direct store deliveries from numerous suppliers. To eliminate extra and unnecessary delivery trips, Fresh & Easy has created a new way of stocking stores with these same products with fewer deliveries by asking the company's suppliers to deliver directly to the company's centralized distribution center. "By keeping our distribution model simple Fresh & Easy is able to save fuel and offer honest, everyday low prices on all our products," said CEO Tim Mason. "Reducing fuel consumption is also consistent with our commitment to be a good steward of the environment." To further conserve fuel, Fresh & Easy has employed state-of-the-art technology in its shipping fleet. Fresh & Easy trailers feature a hybrid refrigeration vector unit which minimizes the amount of diesel used to safely cool and transport store products. The trailers also include automatic refrigeration shut-off when optimum temperature is reached inside the cooling chamber as well as a complete engine shut-off once parked at the stores. Electrical stand-by technology also minimizes the impact on the environment by using no diesel fuel to run refrigeration units on the trailers while parked at the distribution center. First, regarding the press release itself, as you can tell by reading it, it's targeted (either intentionally or not) to the food and grocery industry trade press, at least based on the way it's written and its intended or unintended target. There isn't much of an angle in the way it's written to excite a consumer or business publication editor to run a story based on the release. We aren't criticizing the release or Tesco's Fresh & Easy because of that, just stating a fact of public relations. Now, regarding the content of the press release: What Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is talking about in the first paragraph, the "streamlining of their distribution model," might be new for Fresh & Easy but its old hat in the U.S. food and grocery retailing industry. It's essentially what's called cross-docking, something numerous U.S. supermarket chains ranging from Safeway Stores, Inc. to regional players like Northern California-based Save Mart, Inc. (and numerous other U.S. chains) have been doing with various vendors in various categories for decades. For example, both Safeway and Save Mart (California-headquartered chains) cross-dock all of their specialty and natural foods category items/orders with their respective distributors. (Safeway self -distributes much of its specialty/natural foods category items but uses a distributor as well.) The distributor sales representative writes the specialty/natural foods category item orders in the stores (in some cases store-level employees write the orders) and then transmits the orders back to the distributor's headquarters via computer modem on the reps hand-held computer. The distributor then picks and builds the orders and delivers them to the respective retail chain's distribution centers for the respective region the stores are located in. The retailer then bundles the orders with the warehouse direct grocery orders being delivered to the given store and ships all the pallets together. This is called cross-docking. These two chains do the same thing with other categories besides specialty and natural foods. These are multimillion dollar categories for both chains annually. In return for doing this, the specialty and natural foods distributors, as do other vendors, give the grocery chains a flat rate discount such as 5% off invoice on total purchases. Most of the stores receive at least two, and often three, deliveries per-week in these two categories, which also include ethnic food products like Hispanic-targeted consumer goods and Asian foods. Fresh & Easy is correct that cross-docking--a vendor shipping to a food retailer's central distribution center and then the retailer bundling various orders and shipping them together to the stores--can save on fuel consumption (although not really for the retailer), carbon emissions and noise in neighborhoods where stores are located due to frequent daily DSD deliveries. DSD delivery also has an important place in U.S. food and grocery retailing however, especially in the case of highly-perishable and labor-intensive product categories like fresh breads and bake goods, especially those brands which are niche items in the category. These items need near-daily rotation and crediting out (labor intensive) and often are low volume (specialty,artisanal and gourmet breads and baked goods for example). The DSD system has generally proved to work best in these categories from both freshness for the consumer and overall store-level operations perspectives. There's also the issue of store-level labor. Nearly all of the major supermarket chains in the Western U.S. where Tesco has its Fresh & Easy stores are union shops, which means a full-time store employee with one year's experience makes about $20 hour, compared to the $10 hour Tesco pays Fresh & Easy store clerks. Tesco Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, Inc. and Wal-Mart, is non-union. Additionally, these unionized chains offer store employees what is among the best health benefits package in U.S. business (of any kind or level), which the union chain's and the UFCW union agrees adds about $10 hour to the workers' hourly pay. In other words, the fully-burdened hourly wage of these unionized store-level workers is close to $30 hour with the benefit package. Tesco's Fresh & Easy offers store-level workers who work 20 hours or more a week a health insurance package. However, like is the case with nearly every other non-union grocery chain's plans, it isn't as comprehensive or as inexpensive to the worker as the union supermarket's plan is. As a result of this fact, union supermarket chains, with the UFCW union's blessing (most of the DSD vendors like bread companies also are unionized), like to have some DSD in critical perishable categories (read labor intensive) because it is very expensive to have near $30 an hour clerks doing these tasks. If they did, the cost would have to be reflected in retail prices to consumers, which would make for some serious competitive difficulties for the union chain's, which already is the case because they pay much more than non-union competitors. These union chains do deliver their store brand(s) fresh bread and related baked goods items directly to their stores, bundling with regular grocery and perishables direct store shipments from the distribution center. However, many of the fresh bread and related items the stores carry--including specialty, artisanal and ethnic products--come from small, niche vendors, and it makes little sense to have these vendors ship direct to the retailer's distribution centers since the volumes are small and the labor to stock the goods at store-level time consuming based on the sales return they offer the retail chain. In terms of fresh produce, most U.S. grocery chains supply the majority of produce to their stores directly from their own distribution centers. Therefore, there really isn't much DSD activity at store-level in the category. There is some, which is primarily because many chains are now putting a major emphasis on locally-grown produce to augment their basic offerings. In some cases this local produce is delivered DSD. Although, much of it is cross-docked in the way we've described above. Lastly, we like the hybrid system Tesco is using for its Fresh & Easy trucking fleets. It's a wise decision. However, it isn't anything new in American food distribution. For example, distributors like United Natural Foods, Inc. and Tree of Life, Inc., having been using such hybrid dry grocery/refrigerated/frozen truck and trailer units since the 1980's in the U.S. These distributors regularly deliver dry, refrigerated and frozen natural, organic and specialty foods directly to stores and adopted the hybrid system nearly 30 years ago to primarily save having to make multiple trips (a dry grocery run and then a perishables run) to the same store. The secondary benefit was that it saved energy and thus costs. Other U.S. distributors and direct distributing grocery chains do the same thing, and have for decades. Additionally, for the vast majority of self-distributing American supermarket chains, combining dry grocery and perishable items in the same tractor-trailer just won't work. These stores carry too many skus and do too high of volume to make it feasible. For example, take a typical, modern 55,000 -to- 60,000 square foot Safeway Lifestyle supermarket, or any grocery retailer's similar version. These stores require multiple weekly deliveries in each of the three categories--dry grocery, frozen, refrigerated--just to keep the stores stocked. Each of the deliveries generally requires the full cube of a standard tractor trailer just to hold the amount of product ordered. In other words, seldom will you see an order arrive at one of these supermarkets in which the trailer isn't full. Therefore, there is no waste in terms of utilizing the space in the trailer for the product delivery. The chains make sure of that. Further, if the entire trailer isn't used--say in the case of frozen which isn't uncommon--they will make sure it is full, delivering to multiple stores in the same area one after another. It takes generally no more than three stores to cube-out the trailer. There is no delivering half a trailer to a store then going back to the distribution center. Interestingly, Safeway and other supermarket chains, as well as home delivery-only grocers like FreshDirect on the east coast, use trucks similar to what Fresh & Easy is describing--dry, frozen and refrigerated combined--to deliver Internet-ordered grocery orders to customers homes. Safeway began its home delivery service in California in the early 1990's using such trucks and continues to use them to this day, as do the other U.S. grocers who offer this service. So the "innovation" is one for Tesco's Fresh & Easy internally, compared to how they were doing things in part in the past, but it's old hat in the U.S. food and grocery distribution industry. It could help Tesco's Fresh & Easy internally to enhance it's value proposition, but as you can see from our analysis above, it offers no competitive advantage since American grocery distribution and retailing has been doing the same for a rather long time in most cases. We take nothing away from Tesco for making the change, and wanting to communicate it. In fact we congratulate them--especially if it works well and saves money as well as contributes positively overall to the environment. However, since it isn't a new industry innovation in the U.S., it isn't going to offer Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market any competitive advantages in the main vis-a-vis its competitors, which could result in creating an enhanced value proposition for consumers at retail. That has to be done on a retailer-to-retailer competitive basis elsewhere for Tesco. Posted by	i don't know
In Western Christianity what is the first day of Lent?	What Is Lent and How Is the Lenten Season Observed? By Mary Fairchild Updated February 12, 2016. Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. The Lenten season is a time when many Christians observe a period of fasting , repentance , moderation, self-denial and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death , burial and resurrection. During the six weeks of of self-examination and reflection, Christians who observe Lent typically make a commitment to fast, or to give up something--a habit, such as smoking, watching TV, or swearing, or a food or drink, such as sweets, chocolate or coffee. Some Christians also take on a Lenten discipline, such as reading the Bible and spending more time in prayer to draw nearer to God. Strict observers do not eat meat on Fridays, having fish instead. The goal is to strengthen the faith and spiritual disciplines of the observer, and develop a closer relationship with God. Lent in Western Christianity In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Technically 46, as Sundays are not included in the count). The exact date changes every year , because Easter and its surrounding holidays are movable feasts. The significance of the 40-day period of Lent is based on two episodes of spiritual testing in the Bible: the 40 years of wilderness wandering by the Israelites and the Temptation of Jesus after he spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness. Lent in Eastern Christianity In Eastern Orthodoxy , the spiritual preparations begin with Great Lent , a 40-day period of self-examination and fasting (including Sundays), which starts on Clean Monday and culminates on Lazarus Saturday. Clean Monday falls seven weeks before Easter Sunday. The term "Clean Monday" refers to a cleansing from sinful attitudes through the Lenten fast . Lazarus Saturday occurs eight days before Easter Sunday and signifies the end of Great Lent . Do All Christian Observe Lent? Not all Christian churches observe Lent. Lent is mostly observed by the Lutheran , Methodist , Presbyterian and Anglican denominations, and also by Roman Catholics . Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent , during the 6 weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Orthodox Easter . Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday (called Clean Monday) and Ash Wednesday is not observed. The Bible does not mention the custom of Lent, however, the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes is found in 2 Samuel 13:19; Esther 4:1; Job 2:8; Daniel 9:3; and Matthew 11:21. Likewise, the word "Easter" does not appear in the Bible and no early church celebrations of Christ's resurrection are mentioned in Scripture. Easter, like Christmas, is a tradition that developed later in church history. The account of Jesus' death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection , or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30. What Is Shrove Tuesday? Many churches that observe Lent, celebrate Shrove Tuesday . Traditionally, pancakes are eaten on Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday) to use up rich foods like eggs and dairy in anticipation of the 40-day fasting season of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is also called Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras , which is French for Fat Tuesday.	Ash Wednesday
The traditionally shaped sound-holes in instruments such as violins and cellos are referred to by what letter of the alphabet?	Lent - ReligionFacts ReligionFacts Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and repentance in preparation for Easter. What is Lent? In the Christian religion, Lent (also called the "Lenten Season") is a 40-day period of fasting and repentance in preparation for Easter, the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Although there are differences in practice and expression of recognizing Lent, all major Christian denominations observe the season. The last day before Lent is called Mardi Gras, which today is associated mostly with partying, yet originally it had important spiritual significance (follow link for more information). The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday, which many remember for the practice of observers getting a cross marked on their forehead with ash (follow link for more information). Lent has been observed since apostolic times as a period of reflection and penitence for those who would undergo baptism on Easter, and a time for all sinners to repent. The History of Lent Lent was originally observed for six weeks excluding Sundays (36 days), but this was eventually extended to 40 days in order to parallel Christ's temptation in the wilderness. In the Western Churches, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (six and a half weeks before Easter). In the early history of the church, strict fasting was observed throughout this period. One meal was allowed per day, in the evening, and meat, fish, eggs, and butter were forbidden. Strict observance of fasting was discontinued among Roman Catholics during World War II, and today is rarely observed throughout the Lenten Season. Lent Today However, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are still fast days for the Catholic Church, and the emphasis on Lent as a period of penitence remains. Many Christians, especially Catholics, choose to give up a single indulgence (like chocolate, french fries or cola) for the 40-day period as a sign of repentance and an exercise in self-control. Eastern Churches continue to observe a strict fast during "Great Lent," which begins on the Monday of the seventh week before Easter and ends on the Friday preceding Good Friday. As in the early church, meat, fish, eggs, and butter are forbidden, as are wine, oil, and dairy products. References - "Lent." The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, 3rd ed. (Oxford UP, 1997), p. 114. "Lent." The Catholic Encyclopedia, Vol. I (1907). 10 Jan. 2005. "Ash Wednesday." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 2004. Rev. George Mastrantonis, "The Great Lent: A Week by Week Meaning." Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Article Info	i don't know
What animal normally represents the box of low market share and low market growth in the Boston Matrix (or 'BSG Matrix' or 'Growth-Share Matrix') marketing model?	Free Essays on Cow - Brainia.com Brainia.com Purple Cow BU 230 A Purple Cow A “Purple Cow” for a person, company, or product is someone or something that no one has seen before. Also, it can be the thoughts or uniqueness of that person, company or product. A “Purple Cow” is a remarkable idea or product that is worth talking about, or paying attention... Cattle and Clever Cow Cartoon Blah Socialism: You have 2 cows and you give one to your neighbor. Communism: You have 2 cows; the Government takes both and gives you some milk. Fascism: You have 2 cows; the Government takes both and sells you some milk. Nazism: You have 2 cows; the Government takes both and shoots you. ... Bcg on Hul businesses have been classified, they are placed into four different quadrants of the matrix. The quadrants of the matrix are divided into 1) Cash Cows – High market share but low growth rate (most profitable). 2) Stars – High market share and High growth rate (high competition) 3) Question marks... Topic liquidation Cash cows. Cash cows are the most profitable brands and should be “milked” to provide as much cash as possible. The cash gained from “cows” should be invested into stars to support their further growth. According to growth-share matrix, corporates should not invest into cash cows to induce growth... How to Perform Bcg Analysis depicts the growth rate of the market in which it competes. Managers and consultants can categorize each business unit as a star, question mark, cash cow or a dog, depending on each one’s relative market share and the growth rate of its market. Market Share and Market Growth To use the matrix most... hul segmentation BCG MATRIX OF HINDUSTAN UNILIVER LIMITED • • • • Cash cows :are units with high market share in a slow-growing industry. These units typically generate cash in excess of the amount of cash needed to maintain the business. They are regarded as staid and boring, in a "mature" market, and ... Dimensions Of Strategic Management Resources are allocated to the business units according to their situation on the grid. The four cells of this matrix have been called as stars, cash cows, question marks and dogs. Each of these cells represents a particular type of business. 10 x 1 x 0... Azed 1. Analyze the “Happy Cows” campaign that was developed for the California Milk Advisory Board to promote Real California Cheese from an integrated marketing communications perspective. Why do you think the campaign has been so successful? Answer: The campaign that was developed for the California... What's in the Meat? Via an undercover video investigation, evidence was shown that forklifts were being used to transport cows that were unable to stand under their own weight; in several instances workers were dragging cows with chains as well. Ultimately these animals are slaughtered and their meat is then processed to the... The Sounds of the Farm in the Morning letting me know that they are ready to be fed as well. The chickens are softly clucking along with an occasional loud, "Baulk!" Nugget and the rest of the cows calling with their moos letting me know they are getting closer to the barn. As I walk the trail, through the woods that gets me to the barn... Busstra KETO Autosaved each category : cash cow, dog, star and a question mark.() According to its Annual report, BreadTalk itself gives the group more than half of its total revenue and continues to expand and aims to have 1000 outlets by the end of 2014, with their signature floss bun being the cash cow of the industry as... Analyse the Streingths and Weaknesses of the Boston Matrix as an Aid T it you would look at all of your products and sort them into 4 categories, stars (products with a high market growth and a high market share), cash cows (high market share in a market with little growth), problem children/question marks (low market share in a growing market) and dogs (low market share... Milk Processing is a process in which, Cows are normally milked 2 times per day. Normally, cows are milked at about 6 am in the morning and again at about 5 pm in the evening. Milking process time takes about 5 minutes per cow but, it depends on the type of machine and the amount of milk the cow is producing. After collecting... 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For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow; For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim; Fresh-firecoal chestnut-falls; finches’ wings; Lines 2 to 4 may be grouped into a celebration... Story on Guru Disciple Relationship attend. But there were two who were entrusted with other jobs and did not attend the classes. These were Upamanyu who was given the charge of the cows and Aruni who looked after the cultivation. The other boys made fun at their apparent dull-headedness, thinking that they were unfit for study, but... Dominance in Cattle Lab 7: Testing Dominance in Beef Cattle Abstract: Behavioral testing with cows is not often done and not much research has been done as far as information on behavior or the ways that cows interact with each other. Dominance is a behavior which is often tested within animals to find different correlations... Animal Cloning average milk cow produces 17,000 pounds of milk a year, says Westhusin, who works at Texas A&M University in College Station. Every once in a while, a cow is born that can naturally produce 45,000 pounds of milk a year or more. If scientists could clone those exceptional cows, fewer cows would be needed... HUM 205 UOP Course Tutorial/ Tutorialoutlet following questions. How is the culture of India reflected in the idea of the sacred cow? What influence does this have on the arts of India? Other than the sacred cow examples listed in your text, what is a sacred cow in the United States. ... Transgenesis and Selective Breeding of transgenic cows, scientists create transgenic cows by altering their genome and manipulate their genetic material by artificial methods for the purpose of making modified milk or produce therapeutic proteins to treat human diseases. There are a several procedures to make transgenic cows, firstly, the... 6 Page 1480 Words 1. Critically Analyse the Relative Merits of the Strategic Marketing Planning Tools Offered by the Boston Consulting Group a two-dimensional matrix within which are four categories that a product will fall into depending on its position in the marketplace; ‘Star’, ‘Cash Cow’, ‘Dog’ & ‘Question Mark’. (BCG Matrix Guide, 2010) 2010 The initial advantage to using this model is the ability to prioritise a product... Bcg Growth Share Matrix have low market shares they do not generate much cash. A question mark has the potential to gain market share and become a star, and eventually a cash cow when the market growth slows. If the question mark does not succeed in becoming the market leader, then after perhaps years of cash consumption it will... dummyX closed economy of Russia, Ice Fili should initially focus on the ice cream market. By dominating the ice cream market and developing it into a cash cow, various opportunities could arise for Ice Fili to extend into a similar, yet broader market with higher market demand growth (+8% for confectionaries)... POS 371 UOP Course Tutorial / uop help Summary POS 371 Week 2 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 3 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 4 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 5 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 2 Mad Cow Disease POS 371 Week 2 Road to Hana POS 371 Week 3 Big 12 Ranking POS 371 Week 3 Space Jump POS 371 Week 4 Helicopter Squadron POS 371 Week 4 Leaving...	Dog
What is the Japanese maker of soy sauce whose name means loosely 'ten thousand tortoise shells'?	Free Essays on Cow - Brainia.com Brainia.com Purple Cow BU 230 A Purple Cow A “Purple Cow” for a person, company, or product is someone or something that no one has seen before. Also, it can be the thoughts or uniqueness of that person, company or product. A “Purple Cow” is a remarkable idea or product that is worth talking about, or paying attention... Cattle and Clever Cow Cartoon Blah Socialism: You have 2 cows and you give one to your neighbor. Communism: You have 2 cows; the Government takes both and gives you some milk. Fascism: You have 2 cows; the Government takes both and sells you some milk. Nazism: You have 2 cows; the Government takes both and shoots you. ... Bcg on Hul businesses have been classified, they are placed into four different quadrants of the matrix. The quadrants of the matrix are divided into 1) Cash Cows – High market share but low growth rate (most profitable). 2) Stars – High market share and High growth rate (high competition) 3) Question marks... Topic liquidation Cash cows. Cash cows are the most profitable brands and should be “milked” to provide as much cash as possible. The cash gained from “cows” should be invested into stars to support their further growth. According to growth-share matrix, corporates should not invest into cash cows to induce growth... How to Perform Bcg Analysis depicts the growth rate of the market in which it competes. Managers and consultants can categorize each business unit as a star, question mark, cash cow or a dog, depending on each one’s relative market share and the growth rate of its market. Market Share and Market Growth To use the matrix most... hul segmentation BCG MATRIX OF HINDUSTAN UNILIVER LIMITED • • • • Cash cows :are units with high market share in a slow-growing industry. These units typically generate cash in excess of the amount of cash needed to maintain the business. They are regarded as staid and boring, in a "mature" market, and ... Dimensions Of Strategic Management Resources are allocated to the business units according to their situation on the grid. The four cells of this matrix have been called as stars, cash cows, question marks and dogs. Each of these cells represents a particular type of business. 10 x 1 x 0... Azed 1. Analyze the “Happy Cows” campaign that was developed for the California Milk Advisory Board to promote Real California Cheese from an integrated marketing communications perspective. Why do you think the campaign has been so successful? Answer: The campaign that was developed for the California... What's in the Meat? Via an undercover video investigation, evidence was shown that forklifts were being used to transport cows that were unable to stand under their own weight; in several instances workers were dragging cows with chains as well. Ultimately these animals are slaughtered and their meat is then processed to the... The Sounds of the Farm in the Morning letting me know that they are ready to be fed as well. The chickens are softly clucking along with an occasional loud, "Baulk!" Nugget and the rest of the cows calling with their moos letting me know they are getting closer to the barn. As I walk the trail, through the woods that gets me to the barn... Busstra KETO Autosaved each category : cash cow, dog, star and a question mark.() According to its Annual report, BreadTalk itself gives the group more than half of its total revenue and continues to expand and aims to have 1000 outlets by the end of 2014, with their signature floss bun being the cash cow of the industry as... Analyse the Streingths and Weaknesses of the Boston Matrix as an Aid T it you would look at all of your products and sort them into 4 categories, stars (products with a high market growth and a high market share), cash cows (high market share in a market with little growth), problem children/question marks (low market share in a growing market) and dogs (low market share... Milk Processing is a process in which, Cows are normally milked 2 times per day. Normally, cows are milked at about 6 am in the morning and again at about 5 pm in the evening. Milking process time takes about 5 minutes per cow but, it depends on the type of machine and the amount of milk the cow is producing. After collecting... POS 371 UOP Course Tutorial / tutorialrank Summary POS 371 Week 2 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 3 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 4 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 5 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 2 Mad Cow Disease POS 371 Week 2 Road to Hana POS 371 Week 3 Big 12 Ranking POS 371 Week 3 Space Jump POS 371 Week 4 Helicopter Squadron POS 371 Week 4 Leaving... POS 371 UOP COURSE TUTORIAL/SHOPTUTORIAL Summary POS 371 Week 2 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 3 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 4 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 5 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 2 Mad Cow Disease POS 371 Week 2 Road to Hana POS 371 Week 3 Big 12 Ranking POS 371 Week 3 Space Jump POS 371 Week 4 Helicopter Squadron POS 371 Week 4 Leaving... Gerard Manley Hopkins' Pied Beauty may be noted that God is associated with the heavens. In fact line 1 summarises the message of the poem. For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow; For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim; Fresh-firecoal chestnut-falls; finches’ wings; Lines 2 to 4 may be grouped into a celebration... Story on Guru Disciple Relationship attend. But there were two who were entrusted with other jobs and did not attend the classes. These were Upamanyu who was given the charge of the cows and Aruni who looked after the cultivation. The other boys made fun at their apparent dull-headedness, thinking that they were unfit for study, but... Dominance in Cattle Lab 7: Testing Dominance in Beef Cattle Abstract: Behavioral testing with cows is not often done and not much research has been done as far as information on behavior or the ways that cows interact with each other. Dominance is a behavior which is often tested within animals to find different correlations... Animal Cloning average milk cow produces 17,000 pounds of milk a year, says Westhusin, who works at Texas A&M University in College Station. Every once in a while, a cow is born that can naturally produce 45,000 pounds of milk a year or more. If scientists could clone those exceptional cows, fewer cows would be needed... HUM 205 UOP Course Tutorial/ Tutorialoutlet following questions. How is the culture of India reflected in the idea of the sacred cow? What influence does this have on the arts of India? Other than the sacred cow examples listed in your text, what is a sacred cow in the United States. ... Transgenesis and Selective Breeding of transgenic cows, scientists create transgenic cows by altering their genome and manipulate their genetic material by artificial methods for the purpose of making modified milk or produce therapeutic proteins to treat human diseases. There are a several procedures to make transgenic cows, firstly, the... 6 Page 1480 Words 1. Critically Analyse the Relative Merits of the Strategic Marketing Planning Tools Offered by the Boston Consulting Group a two-dimensional matrix within which are four categories that a product will fall into depending on its position in the marketplace; ‘Star’, ‘Cash Cow’, ‘Dog’ & ‘Question Mark’. (BCG Matrix Guide, 2010) 2010 The initial advantage to using this model is the ability to prioritise a product... Bcg Growth Share Matrix have low market shares they do not generate much cash. A question mark has the potential to gain market share and become a star, and eventually a cash cow when the market growth slows. If the question mark does not succeed in becoming the market leader, then after perhaps years of cash consumption it will... dummyX closed economy of Russia, Ice Fili should initially focus on the ice cream market. By dominating the ice cream market and developing it into a cash cow, various opportunities could arise for Ice Fili to extend into a similar, yet broader market with higher market demand growth (+8% for confectionaries)... POS 371 UOP Course Tutorial / uop help Summary POS 371 Week 2 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 3 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 4 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 5 DQs and Summary POS 371 Week 2 Mad Cow Disease POS 371 Week 2 Road to Hana POS 371 Week 3 Big 12 Ranking POS 371 Week 3 Space Jump POS 371 Week 4 Helicopter Squadron POS 371 Week 4 Leaving...	i don't know
To what note is the fourth string (fourth highest in pitch) on a standard six-string guitar normally tuned?	How to Tune a Guitar: 13 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Tune a Guitar Two Methods: Tuning Without a Tuner Using Different Tuning Methods Community Q&A If you want to be a guitar god, you need to have a properly tuned guitar. While there are electric tuners to make the job effortless, a good musician must know how to tune his own instrument in a pinch by correctly tuning one string and then using it as a reference point for all the others. No matter what your tools, you can tune your guitar all by yourself easily. Steps Tuning Without a Tuner 1 Know which note is assigned to each string on the guitar. You'll need to know which string is which to tune them correctly. Guitars have six strings that count from the bottom up -- so the thinnest string is your first string (an E) and the thickest string is your sixth string (also an E). The strings, in order from first to sixth, should be tuned to the following notes: http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/0/05/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-1-Version-3.jpg /f/fd/Tune a Guitar Step 1 Version 2.360p.mp4 e (thinnest string) Know the correct tuning pegs for each string 2 Know the correct tuning pegs for each string. Follow a string all the way up the neck to find it's associated tuning peg. Pluck the string and turn the tuning peg to make the pitch go up (clockwise) or force it to go down (counterclockwise). Turn each peg smoothly and slowly, getting used to applying constant pressure in both directions. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/80/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-2-Version-3.jpg http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/8/80/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/300px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-2-Version-3.jpg /9/91/Tune a Guitar Step 2 Version 2.360p.mp4 You may have to turn the pegs the opposite direction if your guitar was improperly strung. However, any professional stringing will follow the above system. Tune the low-E (6th string) to a tuner, guide, or piano 3 Tune the low-E (6th string) to a tuner, guide, or piano. This is the string you will use as a reference for the other five strings. To get it right, pull up a YouTube clip of a "Guitar Low-E" and match the note you hear to your guitar. You can also get another instrumentalist, like a piano, to play an E, then match the notes. Slowly turn the tuning peg, plucking the string for reference, until the notes match. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4b/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-3-Version-3.jpg http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/4b/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/300px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-3-Version-3.jpg /a/a4/Tune a Guitar Step 3 Version 2.360p.mp4 Find a way to listen to an E note. This can be done using a (properly tuned) piano, a pitch pipe, a tuning fork, or a recorded E note found on the web as a .wav or .mp3 file. When the string is slightly out of tune, the E from the guitar will combine with the E from the sound source (i.e. piano), and cause the sound to "waver" in pitch. This is dissonance. As you tighten the guitar string, you should hear this wavering slow down; the two strings are in tune if the wavering has stopped. If you go too far, the wavering will increase again. Tune the A string to the 5th fret of the E string 4 Tune the A string to the 5th fret of the E string. Now that you have correctly tuned the bottom-E string, you can use it to tune the next string over. Place your finger on the 5th fret of the thickest string, then pluck. This note is the exact same A you need from the string below it. Holding the 6th string down, match it to the open 5th string to tune the A. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/32/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-4-Version-3.jpg http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/32/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/300px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-4-Version-3.jpg /a/a2/Tune a Guitar Step 4 Version 2.360p.mp4 Playing the two strings at the exact same time is a good way to check for dissonance, and if the A note is matched up. Tune the D string to the 5th fret of the A string 5 Tune the D string to the 5th fret of the A string. This is the same system as the one used above. Play the open D string, the 4th string, and tune it to the 5th string, 5th fret note, which is another D. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/4/49/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-5-Version-3.jpg /d/dd/Tune a Guitar Step 5 Version 2.360p.mp4 Tune the G string to the fifth-fretted D string 6 Tune the G string to the fifth-fretted D string. Keep moving down the guitar the same way you tuned the first three strings. Note, however, that the next string must be taken somewhat differently. Don't stop paying attention now -- the B is the only different string! http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/ce/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-6-Version-3.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-6-Version-3.jpg /a/ab/Tune a Guitar Step 6 Version 2.360p.mp4 Tune the B string to the 4th fretted G string 7 Tune the B string to the 4th fretted G string. The B string (second string from the bottom) is slightly different -- it tunes to the 4th fret of the G string, not the 5th. This is the only exception across the guitar in standard tuning. Pluck the B string and compare it to the sound of the 4th-fretted G string. Pluck the two strings in succession and then simultaneously, checking for that dissonance that means they are out of tune. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/3/35/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-7-Version-3.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-7-Version-3.jpg /5/53/Tune a Guitar Step 7 Version 2.360p.mp4 Tune the high-E string to the 5th fretted B string 8 Tune the high-E string to the 5th fretted B string. Returning to your old pattern, hold the 5th fret of the 2nd string to get an E. This note is identical to the correctly tuned E string, the thinnest, smallest string. This string should be an identical note, though higher pitched, as the top string, as well -- the are both E. You can use this similarity to check your work by comparing the top and bottom strings. http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/6/66/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-8-Version-3.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-8-Version-3.jpg /6/69/Tune a Guitar Step 8 Version 2.360p.mp4 Be very careful when tightening this string as it can break easily. Tune it slowly. If these are new strings, you'll need to retune a few times 9 Know that, if these are new strings, you'll need to retune a few times. Strings actually stretch when placed on the guitar. The note on a string is determined by it's length, thus why fretting changes the note -- it essentially "cuts" the string at that point. But as strings stretch they get longer, meaning they pull out of tune. After retuning 3-4 times, they should be fully stretched and ready to play. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/2/24/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-9-Version-2.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-9-Version-2.jpg /e/e6/Tune a Guitar Step 9.360p.mp4 Method Purchase a chromatic tuner 1 Purchase a chromatic tuner. If you really want to play guitar professionally, you'll need to get perfect tuning. This is only possible, really, with a high-quality chromatic tuner. This is one case where spending a bit more money is really worth it -- the more precise it is, the better your guitar will sound and stay in tune.Some tuners have microphones, and some are clipped on to the headstock to measure vibrations. When placed properly, the vibration sensing tuners can be more precise, as they don't pick up background noises. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/96/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-10-Version-2.jpg http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/96/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/300px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-10-Version-2.jpg /7/7b/Tune a Guitar Step 10 Version 2.360p.mp4 To use one, simply turn the tuner on and play a note. It will pick up the note and tell you if it is sharp or flat automatically. Remember -- from top to bottom your strings are E-A-D-G-B-e. Use free online apps and videos to tune guitars 2 Use free online apps and videos to tune guitars. You can find plenty of videos online that simply strum each perfectly tuned note for you, allowing you to compare easily to the pitch on your guitar. Play the note on the computer, then tun the guitar, continuing to play along and tune until the notes sound identical. http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/b/b8/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-11-Version-2.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-11-Version-2.jpg /b/b9/Tune a Guitar Step 11 Version 2.360p.mp4 Tune the guitar to itself harmonically 3 Tune the guitar to itself harmonically . Harmonic tuning is more accurate and easier for some people to hear. To do it, compare the harmonic on the fifth fret of one string to that of the seventh fret of a higher string. To play a harmonic, lightly touch the string directly above the fret and let it go as you pluck the string -- you should get a high, clear note ringing out. Another advantage of harmonic tuning is that both strings will continue to ring as you let go of the neck to adjust the tuning pegs. http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a9/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-12-Version-2.jpg http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a9/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-12-Version-2.jpg/300px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-12-Version-2.jpg /2/2e/Tune a Guitar Step 12 Version 2.360p.mp4 Note: this doesn't work for the second (B) string. To tune the second string using harmonics, play the harmonic of the seventh fret on the sixth string and play the second sting open. The harmonic pitch of the fifth fret of the sixth string is the same as the first string played open. Use tuning forks 4 Use tuning forks. Start by tuning the A note of the fifth fret of the first string to the standard A440 reference pitch of tuning fork by adjusting the string tension. Second, tune the E note at the fifth fret of the second string to the E note of the first open string by adjusting second string tension using an electronic tuner to help move note pitch to reference pitch. Third, tune the open third string to the G note at the third fret of the first string by adjusting tension of third string. Next tune the fourth open string to the D note at the third fret of the second string by adjusting fourth string tension. Next tune the fifth open string to the A note of the A440 tuning fork pitch by adjusting tension of fifth string. Last, tune the sixth open string note to the E note of the first open string by adjusting sixth string tension. If your commercial chromatic electronic tuner is not properly calibrated to the chromatic musical scale, this is likely the best way to tune string tensions. Do not use a low cost electronic tuner; they are off from the guitar fret locations; use a A440 pitch tuning fork to tune all the four A notes from nut to fifth fret instead. [1] http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/7/76/Tune-a-Guitar-Step-13-Version-2.jpg/550px-Tune-a-Guitar-Step-13-Version-2.jpg /1/1e/Tune a Guitar Step 13 Version 2.360p.mp4 Community Q&A How do you tune a guitar with a chromatic tuner, like Snark Tuners? wikiHow Contributor Simply clip the tuner to the head of the guitar and turn it on. Pluck each string individually, then wait a half second for it to register on the tuner. Then, tune the string so that it matches the note displayed on the tuner, getting the small line right in the center of the half-circle of the tuner. How much does a tuning fork cost? wikiHow Contributor Is a 38-inch guitar going to need to be tuned or sound different than a fully sized guitar? wikiHow Contributor it depends on the type of guitar, but yes usually a 38-inch guitar is going to need to be tuned differently. However, it doesn't usually sound any different. If this question (or a similar one) is answered twice in this section, please click here to let us know. Video Tips After tuning, make sure the G string and the G at the eighth fret of the B string sound the same (other than being an octave apart, obviously). These two notes being slightly out of tune is a common problem and will make chords sound very bad. It's better to have the E and B strings a little bit flat relative to the low E string than to have the G string sound out of tune with the E and B strings. You will find it easier to tune each string if you loosen the string to flatten the note, then increase the tension to come up to pitch. Some of the strings have a tendency to "stick" where they slide over the nut, and will be in tune until they suddenly slip flat. By coming up to pitch, this tendency is avoided. You can also lubricate the slot in the nut with graphite (pencil lead) and it will help to avoid sticking during tuning. If you have a microphone on your computer, you can use online tuners, instead of buying a real life one. Avoid using electronic tuners; this old fashioned method of tuning by ear seems best. If you don't have access to a piano, keyboard, or tuner, pick up your phone! In the US, standard dial tone is an F. A more accurate and easier way of tuning the open string notes is the use the fifth fret harmonic pitch and the fifth fret note. First tune the A note of the fifth open string by adjusting string tension using an A440 tuning fork as a reference pitch. Play the D note of the fifth fret of fifth string, and make the harmonic pitch as the D note over the fifth fret of fourth string the same pitch as the D note at fifth fret of fifth string by adjusting tension of fourth string. Do the same for the other strings. If you have trouble remembering the notes for the strings, think, "Every Afternoon Dad Goes, Buys Eggplants" or "Every American Dog Growls Before Eating" (going from low E to high E) or “Every Body Gets Dinner At Eight’ (going from high E to low E). After tuning all strings from the 6th to the 1st, check the 6th string pitch again. Most probably it will go out of tune because you changed strings tension and the neck changed its shape, making all strings shorter or longer. This is especially the case for acoustic guitars. If this happened, tune your guitar again. If you are tuning a bass guitar, the layout is the same. The difference is a bass guitar doesn't have a B and high E string. Tune your guitar every time you use it. Playing can make your guitar go out of tune, especially if you have a cheap guitar or old, cheap strings or if you use tremolo a lot. Warnings This is not the case with all guitars. Guitars that have "fanned frets" use different scale lengths for each string and are called Novax guitars. If you begin tuning with the higher E string [the thinnest string on the guitar] instead of the thicker, lower E string, you're more likely to break a string in tuning, especially if your strings are old or the guitar has not been tuned in a while. Be sure to keep your face away from the fretboard to avoid being injured by broken strings! There are a few countries left that do not use the standard A440; do your research just in case. Updated: Views: 1,615,823 "The step by step method tunning from low key, the sixth string E, with a piano is awesome. I can now tune my guitar and help teach others too. 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"What famous 1945 book includes the first of seven commandments, ""Whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.""?"	Guitar Tuning - Online Lessons and Resources How do I tune my guitar to get an open or altered tuning? A couple rules of thumb: Try to tune downward whenever possible. Too much stress on the strings is not good for the guitar or the strings (or you, for that matter). If you do tune up to a note, try not to go higher than three half steps. Use a capo . It’s much easier on your guitar to tune to Open D and then put a capo on the second fret to get your Open E. Ditto with Open G to get Open A. If you listen to the Rolling Stones’ Happy , you’ll find it’s in the key of B. Richards uses Open G tuning with a capo on the fourth fret. Remember that nothing is set in stone. But having said that, I will add that it is preferable to have your two lowest notes be the root and the fifth of your chord. You can get a reference pitch by using another guitar that is in tune, a piano, a tuning fork, an electronic tuner or your computer. The easiest way to retune your guitar is to use a keyboard (which is hopefully in tune to start with). Most electronic tuners will allow you to tune to specific notes as well. You can find more information on re-tuning your guitar in the article Open Tuning – Part I . How do I tune a 12 string guitar? Tuning a 12 string guitar is a little more complicated than tuning a regular six string as there are twice as many strings to think about. There is the question of how to number the strings as well as tuning down in order to lesson the tension on the neck of the guitar. What are some good alternate tunings for a 12 string guitar? Any alternate tuning that you’d use on a six-string guitar can also be used on a twelve string. Open G and D and DADGAD are especially nice as well as any that highlight finger picking patterns, such as CGDCGD. If interested in tunings where the octave strings are not tuned in octaves, this can be done, but is extremely tricky to execute. This answer gets a little involved, so check out What are some good alternate tunings for a 12 string guitar? How do I tune a tenor guitar? Traditionally, tenor guitars were tuned like tenor banjos, that is, in fifths like a mandolin. From low to high: C G D A. Like many things, you can have all sorts of different tunings. Celtic (Irish) musicians favor G D A E tuning (and that makes me wonder that the reason there are six tuning pegs is so that you can use different sets of strings…). Ani DiFranco uses all sorts of alternately tuned tenor guitar in her songs. Is there anything that can make tuning a guitar easier? The easiest way to get into tune and stay there is buy an electronic tuner. These small and inexpensive devices can save you a lot of trouble, especially in live situations and noisy environments. While an electronic tuner is a great addition to your guitar case, you should not rely on them exclusively. Do not neglect learning the skill of tuning for yourself as it is great for developing your ear. See our lessons on ear training for more on that. There are two types of electronic tuners. One is a quartz tuner and the other is a chromatic tuner. The quartz tuner can usually only tell you the notes for each of the strings on your guitar and displays its reading using a needle that sways back and forth. Because it uses a sensitive needle to read the tone, you might have to replace it after dropping it only once. A chromatic tuner on the other hand can withstand being dropped a few times as it has no moving parts. Chromatic tuners often include all notes including sharps and flats and usually allow you to calibrate them to some degree. They usually include input and output ports so you can plug in your guitar and tune it in spite of any noise around you. What if my tuner doesn't have C on it? This depends on which string you want to tune to C. If it’s the sixth string (low E), then you want to tune it down two whole steps. The easiest way to check if you’re okay is to test it against the A(fifth)string. If you’re correctly tuned, then when you press the NINTH fret of the sixth string, you’ll get the A note (same as open fifth string). If you’re going by a tuner. Just hold at the second fret and tune to a D. I usually go back and make sure the 2nd fret is precisely a D, the 4th is an E, etc. Tuning down your strings tends to make them slip out of tune more frequently. How do I tune my guitar using harmonics? This is essentially the same as tuning by what we’ll call the “normal” method (tuning the A string to the 5th fret of the E string, etc.). The difference is that you use the harmonic notes to tune between the strings. The easiest places to produce harmonics on your guitar are at the 12th, 7th and 5th frets. The thing that you may not know is exactly which notes are produced by harmonics. This is not any more difficult than the “normal” tuning method. A lot of people use this method because you can let the harmonics ring while you tune the string. You can use both methods – the “normal” way to get in the general neighborhood and then harmonics to fine tune. How does bridge tuning work? Different guitars bridge tune in different ways. Essentially, it comes down to this. On on end of the bridge (usually the side furthest from the neck) there should be a set of very small screws. These screws adjust where the string sits on the bridge. By turning these you are adjusting the intonation of the guitar. Some newer guitars use these in conjunction with a “nut-lock” which is a device that, in effect, clamps down the nut end of the strings to prevent them from moving. You should adjust the screw in the smallest of increments, testing it frequently. You know that your intonation is off if the harmonic on the twelfth fret DOES NOT MATCH the open string. Usually they are not very far off, but if they are it affects the string up and down the fretboard. In other words, you sound like you’re in tune when you tune it normally, but then it sounds out of tune when you play full chords. Two things to note: First, after you’ve fixed the string in question, it is imperative to check the other strings EVEN IF YOU DID NOT ADJUST THEM. Messing around with the intonation of one string almost always affects the other strings, even in a small way. It doesn’t hurt to check, especially if your guitar has a “floating bridge” (one that uses or can use a tremolo bar). This domino effect, by the way, is why it is never a good idea to toy around with alternate tunings on most electric guitars – you shoot the intonation to hell and then you spend hours getting things back into shape. Second, this takes time and patience. Even people who do it a lot try to set aside time for this task when they can give it their undivided attention. If you’ve never tried it before it is bound to be frustrating. If you can’t hear or make out what you’re doing, then it is probably best to just bring it in to a music store and let someone do it for you. And that’s another thing. It may not be a problem that you can fix. A slightly warped neck can also give you fits and no amount of tinkering with the bridge tuning will fix that. If you suspect you have such a problem, again bring it to someone at a shop. Save yourself the aggravation. Anyway, I hope this helps. Without knowing the type of guitar involved this is about as good as advice as I can give you. Why can't I make my Floyd Rose system work? Have you connected the tremolo arm to the bridge? The Floyd rose is a tremolo bridge, and basically acts as a movable bridge – both up and down. What makes the floyd rose system independent is that it can lock the string both at the bridge and the nut. When you connect the tremolo arm to the bridge, you can push/pull it down/up in order to shift the pitch either up or down. You can push and pull on a Floyd rose system and still get the same result, but the tremolo arm makes moving the bridge up/down much easier. How do I self-tune or make a bad ear a good ear? There are two things you can try. Instead of 5th fret of six string to open of fifth, try 12th fret of sixth to 7th fret of fifth, etc. It’s the same notes, but one octave higher. This should be easier for you to distinguish. Another thing you could try is tuning by harmonics. Sometimes people who normally consider themselves “tone deaf” are still able to hear the higher pitches of harmonics. If you do this on an electric guitar with the volume up a tad higher than normal you can actually feel it more than hear it. You can learn how to tune using harmonics by reading the harmonic tuning lesson . Does a blues guitarist tune their guitar differently? There can be a lot of reasons why your chords from the TAB sheet don’t sound the same. It can be something as simple as the TAB being wrong (this does happen – more than people think!) or that the TAB is written in a different key than the one in which song is actually played. Or that the recording of the song has been altered (sped up or slowed down) so that it is not really in tune with the real world. It can also be a matter of the blues’ artist’s guitar being tuned differently. This is especially true if it is a slide guitarist – they tend to use open tunings (DGDGBD, DADF#AD, EBEG#BE, etc). But more often than not it is a matter of voicing and chord embellishment than anything else. Say a blues song is in the key of A. Well, the TAB will usually list the chords as A, D and E. But the guitarist may chose other, “embellished” chords (that is, chords with the same basic triads but with added notes for flavor). Instead of an A, he may play an A7 and then add to the confusion by playing it with this voicing: E – open	i don't know
What chemical element has the symbol S?	Symbols for Elements Symbols for Elements Some symbols should make sense to you immediately--such as C for carbon, O for oxygen and S for sulfur. This is because the English name is very similar to the Latin name for these elements. Some of the others should be quite baffling--such as Na for sodium, K for potassium, Fe for iron, Au for gold, and Ag for silver. This is because the English and Latin names for these elements are quite different. C S Fe Some of the elements have a single letter for a symbol. These are generally the very common ones such as oxygen, or carbon, or they might be the only elements that start with that particular letter. O C Most of the elements have double letter symbols, and you have to make sure that you use an upper case for the first letter and a lower case for the second letter. That second letter is usually the first non-common letter between elements that have names starting with the same letter. For example, chromium and chlorine both start with "C" and so does the symbol. They both have "h" for the second letter but the third letter is different--it's "l" for chlorine, "r" for chromium--and thus the symbols for those two elements are Cl for chlorine and Cr for chromium. Cl Cr Over the years chemists not only named and symbolized the elements, they also discovered new ones and made a great many observations and measurements of the elements. They observed similarities and patterns among the pure elements which cried out for someone to arrange them in some sort of organizational scheme. This was done and the result, after a number of modifications, is the modern periodic table of the elements. (Note: a few of the symbols may change as scientists reach agreement on the most recent elements.) We will have much more to say about it and its strange structure later in the course. You will find that it has a lot to do with the ways that elements combine with one another to form compounds. H	Sulfur
Yandex, in 2011 probably the largest internet company flotation after Google in 2004, was founded and dominates web searching in which country?	Symbols for Elements Symbols for Elements Some symbols should make sense to you immediately--such as C for carbon, O for oxygen and S for sulfur. This is because the English name is very similar to the Latin name for these elements. Some of the others should be quite baffling--such as Na for sodium, K for potassium, Fe for iron, Au for gold, and Ag for silver. This is because the English and Latin names for these elements are quite different. C S Fe Some of the elements have a single letter for a symbol. These are generally the very common ones such as oxygen, or carbon, or they might be the only elements that start with that particular letter. O C Most of the elements have double letter symbols, and you have to make sure that you use an upper case for the first letter and a lower case for the second letter. That second letter is usually the first non-common letter between elements that have names starting with the same letter. For example, chromium and chlorine both start with "C" and so does the symbol. They both have "h" for the second letter but the third letter is different--it's "l" for chlorine, "r" for chromium--and thus the symbols for those two elements are Cl for chlorine and Cr for chromium. Cl Cr Over the years chemists not only named and symbolized the elements, they also discovered new ones and made a great many observations and measurements of the elements. They observed similarities and patterns among the pure elements which cried out for someone to arrange them in some sort of organizational scheme. This was done and the result, after a number of modifications, is the modern periodic table of the elements. (Note: a few of the symbols may change as scientists reach agreement on the most recent elements.) We will have much more to say about it and its strange structure later in the course. You will find that it has a lot to do with the ways that elements combine with one another to form compounds. H	i don't know
The fourth film in what movie series is subtitled 'On Stranger Tides'?	Pirates of the Caribbean 4 Gets Subtitle "On Stranger Tides", Set for Summer 2011 - /Film /Film Pirates of the Caribbean 4 Gets Subtitle “On Stranger Tides”, Set for Summer 2011 Posted on Friday, September 11th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta At the D23 Disney Fan Expo, Walt Disney Studios unveiled the logo/title for the fourth film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. No plot details have been revealed. What might “On Stranger Tides” mean? Johnny Depp, who was on hand for the annoucnement, will reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. Erik Davis has noticed that a pirate novel with the title “On Stranger Tides” exists , although it is unknown if it is related to the new Disney film. Here is the synopsis from the novel: Puppeteer John Chandagnac, bound for Jamaica to recover stolen money from his uncle, becomes Jack Shandy after pirates attack his ship and force him to join their crew. Shandy’s struggle to accept his new life grounds the story for readers, even as Blackbeard and vodun magicians whisk everyone away to dreamlike lands where the Fountain of Youth itself awaits. The chaotic sea battles sing, though at times key events happen so quickly that they get lost in the shuffle as Jack tries to comprehend where he’s going and what’s at stake. Most people expect the fourth film to follow Sparrow’s adventure to find the Fountain of Youth, a treasure revealed at the conclusion of the third film. The fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is gearing up to begin shooting around April or May 2010 for a tenative Summer 2011 release. Disney has previously said that the plan is for Pirates 4 to “hopefully be the first of another trilogy,” which would be shot by itself, and not back-to-back like the previous Pirates sequels. No word on who will direct the new film. Series helmer Gore Verbinski was originally attached to another Pirates film, but left to direct a big screen adaptation of the video game Bioshock. But as you probably know by now, Bioshock got passed to another filmmaker. Cool Posts From Around the Web:	Pirates of the Caribbean
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As at 2010, how many bicycles are in the world, compared to motor cars?	World Bike Market, Eco Indicators and Development - Global Sherpa World Bike Market, Eco Indicators and Development Jan 5, 2011 The world bike and car markets offer interesting insights into the relationship between international development and the global environment. From 1970 to 2007, bicycle output nearly quadrupled, while car production roughly doubled. The Earth Policy Institute tracks world bicycle production as an indicator of the environment and state of the “eco economy.” While more bikes are definitely good for the environment, a closer look reveals that a more complex combination of factors lies behind both the rise in global bike demand and divergence in world bike and auto production levels. The chart below shows two interesting trends in world bicycle and automobile production over the post-war period. For one, the global production of bikes increased dramatically beginning in the early 1970s. After nearly doubling from 1950 to about 1970, worldwide bike production grew by a factor of six from just over 20 million units in 1970 to 130 million units by 2007. Secondly, the output of bikes has grown much faster than that of cars, with bicycle production outpacing auto output by a ratio of more than 2:1 since 1970 (Click on the image below to view a larger version.) Climate Change Science and the Environment At least part of the increase in world bike production is due to an increasing concern for the environment. Since 1970, considerable progress has been made in advancing climate change science and convincing public opinion that global warming and environmental degradation are relevant problems for most of the world’s people. Far less controversy has accompanied the intuition that riding a bicycle is good for human health and the environment. In recent years, many world cities have been promoting biking as a way to help alleviate troublesome traffic congestion, air pollution, and other environmental ills related to increasing urbanization. From 2006 to 2010, the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, which boasts some of the world’s highest cycling rates, planned to invest more than $160 million in bicycle paths, parking, and safety. In Copenhagen, Denmark, where 36 percent of commuters biked to work by 2006, the city planned to invest $200 million in bike facilities between 2006 and 2024. In Freiburg, Germany, 70 percent of local trips are made by bike or public transit or on foot thanks to regular, annual investments in bicycling infrastructure dating back to 1976. In Australia, the state of Victoria, which is home to Melbourne, the country’s second largest city, amended planning laws to require all new large buildings to provide bike parking and other facilities such as lockers and showers. As of 2008, the 50 largest U.S. cities had plans in place to double their bicycle and pedestrian routes. Still, other than the Freiburg case, these examples mostly refer to more recent efforts that do not seem to do a very good job of explaining much of the earlier divergence in the levels of world bike and car production. International Economic Development Rather than an Eco Indicator of efforts at environmental conservation, the dramatic rise in the global demand for bicycles is as much or more a function and sign of the rapid economic development that has occurred around the world since 1970. At a tiny fraction of the price of cars, bicycles become affordable to much larger portions of the populations of developing countries long before cars do. As of 2009, private car ownership in China remained at just 26 million units in a country of 1.3 billion people with a long-standing one-child policy. The timing of the sharp increase and divergence in bike and car production aligns well with a particularly productive time in the world’s economic development. Over the period 1970-2009, the average increase in the Human Development Index (HDI), which correlates closely with per capita income levels, for countries around the world was a healthy 44 percent. China – Global Bike Capital China alone accounts for a large share of the growth in the world bicycle market. From 1949-1979 during the first three decades of Communist rule, people in China aspired to own three durable goods: a wristwatch, a bicycle, and a sewing machine. According to the website Chinability , by 1981, there were 135.9 bicycles per 100 households in urban areas. Though even that level of bike ownership left ample room for growing demand with a market penetration of 45 percent on the individual level for a family of three. In rural areas a year earlier in 1980, there were still only 36.9 bicycles per 100 households. As a clear sign of the pace of China’s rapid economic growth, it took just four more years until 1984 for bike ownership in rural China to reach a level of one bicycle per household. In addition to economic development enabling higher rates of market penetration, rising per capita incomes also give up-and-coming Chinese the means and motivation to replace old bikes with better, new models. One result of Chinese residents’ move up the economic ladder and bicycle food chain has been strong growth in the world market for so-called e-bikes. E-bikes It turns out that electric bicycles, or “e-bikes,” have accounted for a large portion of more recent growth in world bike demand and output, with production doubling from 2004 to 21 million units in 2007. E-bikes use a battery-powered electric motor to assist riders with pedaling. They can typically go as fast as 15 to 20 miles per hour (24 to 32 km/h) or more. Depending on the country, e-bikes are often classified as bicycles and not subject to the level of regulation or laws that can restrict the ownership and operation of cars and other motor vehicles. Electric bikes require less work on the part of riders and make it easier to negotiate inclines, tolerate biking in hot weather, and, generally, bike under other more strenuous conditions. They also make biking more accessible to many countries’ growing populations of aging residents. According to Hu Guang, Deputy General Manager of leading Chinese e-bike manufacturer, Xinri (which means “new day” in Chinese), “Motorcycles are too dangerous, cars are too expensive, public transportation is too crowded, and pedal bikes leave you too tired. So people buy e-bikes.” Hopefully, some buyers also have other motivations, but the environment is still notably absent from this explanation. In 2008, China bought 21 million e-bikes, compared with 9.4 million autos. In 2009, China had about four times as many e-bikes on the road as cars. As of early 2010, there were estimated to be a total of about 120 million e-bikes on China’s streets and bike paths. In 2009, about 60 percent of Taiwanese Giant Manufacturing’s 300,000 e-bike shipments went to mainland China. In Germany, sales of e-bikes nearly tripled in 2007. Analysts forecasted 2010 sales of roughly one million e-bikes in Europe and 300,000 e-bikes in the U.S., about doubling the number sold in the U.S. in 2009. E-bike sales have also been growing rapidly in the Netherlands and India. Gas Prices and Bike Demand Like other bicycles, e-bikes are an attractive alternative to cars in more ways than one. In addition to carrying far lower price tags and facilitating mobility in crowded urban areas, they also cost far less to operate and keep on the road. It’s an unlikely coincidence that the divergence of bike and car production occurred just about the time of the 1972-73 Arab oil embargo that led to a dramatic and sustained increase in gas prices. Several sources point to a direct, eye-opening correlation between energy costs and motorized vehicle usage. The chart below from Jim Puplava’s Captain’s Log shows the interesting relationship between vehicle miles traveled and oil prices. The oil crisis also led to a pronounced reduction in car and engine sizes in the U.S. Innovation in the Bicycle Industry In addition to economic development, new trends in popular culture and innovations in the bike industry are other important drivers of the growth in world bike production that seem to have limited environmental connections in most cases. o Schwinn Sting-Ray – The introduction of the Schwinn Sting-Ray and other so-called “wheelie bikes” with large front wheels and banana-style seats kicked off a boom period in the popularity of biking in the U.S. during the 1960s. o European-style derailleur-equipped “Sport Bikes” – The availability of lightweight, smooth-shifting European-style road bikes also helped fuel America’s renewed interest in biking and “Bike Boom” of the latter 60’s and early 70’s. o BMX dirt bikes – In the 1970s in the U.S., BMX dirt bikes and racing became popular as teenagers sought to imitate professional motocross racers popularized by the movie On Any Sunday. The BMX movement lasted a decade and accounted for one-third of all bikes sold in the U.S. in 1982. o Mountain bikes and extreme adventure sports – During the 1970s in California, Joe Breeze, Gary Fisher, Charlie Keller, and Tom Ritchey were the leading figures in the development of modern mountain bikes. In 1979, Fisher and Keller started the Mountain Bikes Company using Ritchey frames. By a year later in 1980, they were awash in sales of their new high-end, off-road bikes. In 1983, Fisher founded Gary Fisher Mountain Bikes and the National Off-Road Bicycle Association. In 1993, Trek Bicycle Corporation acquired Fisher mountain bikes. (To learn more about the history of mountain biking, check out the documentary Klunkerz: A Film About Mountain Bikes. Homemade creations called “Klunkers” that adventurous types used to bomb down rough mountain fire roads were the precursors to modern mountain bikes.) o Hybrid bikes – Hybrid bicycles are a more recent iteration that combine features of road bikes and mountain bikes. Hybrid bikes are purpose-built to suit the needs of commuters, shoppers, and casual bike riders. They are designed to be more comfortable and rider-friendly than their more specialized mountain and road bike cousins. o Lance Armstrong and the Tour de France – The colorful stories around Lance Armstrong’s domination of the world’s most famous bike race inspired a whole new generation of Lance followers and weekend bike warriors. After recovering from cancer, Armstrong went on to win the grueling 21-day, 2,000-plus mile tour six consecutive years from 1999 to 2005. Schwinn, Giant and the Mountain Bike The history of the Schwinn bicycle company and growth of the mountain bike movement sets the stage for one of the long-running battles in the evolving world bike market. In 1895, Ignaz Schwinn, a German-born bike designer, and Adolph Frederick William Arnold, a fellow German who made a fortune in Chicago’s meat packing industry, incorporated Arnold Schwinn & Company with the goal of producing the most advanced bicycles available. In 1897, an estimated one in seven Chicagoans owned a bicycle and as many as two-thirds of U.S.-made bikes were manufactured within 150 miles of Chicago. By 1934, Schwinn sold 86,000 of the 194,000 bicycles produced in the U.S. thanks in part to innovations like balloon tire bikes and the Schwinn Aero Cycle. In 1950, one of every four bikes sold in the U.S. was a Schwinn. In 1963, Schwinn introduced the legendary Sting Ray “wheelie bike.” The Sting Ray boasted a host of cool features including “Texas longhorn handlebars,” smooth tires, and a banana seat with a sissy bar. In a time when sales of 10,000 units was a good year for any model, Schwinn sold 45,000 Sting Rays and could not keep up with consumer demand. Despite the success of the Sting Ray, Schwinn began to feel the impact of a host of business issues including a newly unionized labor force, quality problems, and catching on late to both the BMX and mountain bike markets. By 1986, Schwinn outsourced 80 percent of its production to Giant of Taiwan in an attempt to cut costs and try to stay in business. By 1991, Giant was selling 300,000 bikes under its own brand in the U.S. compared to Schwinn’s 500,000 odd units. In 1992, Schwinn filed for bankruptcy and was purchased by the Scott Sports Group in 1993. China – World Bike Factory, Supplier, and Consumer Today, Giant manufactures most of its lower-end bikes at its plant in Kushan in Suzhou, China. Of Giant’s global bike sales, 45 percent go to Asia, 28 percent to America, and 27 percent to Europe. In 2007, about 90 million of the 130 million bikes manufactured worldwide were made in China. Two-thirds of the bikes produced in China were exports to trading partners. That means people in China alone bought about 30 million bikes or 23 percent of world output in 2007. China also produces about nine out of every ten bikes that Americans buy each year. Back in 1991, the Chinese government made developing e-bikes an official technology goal. In 2006, there were 2,600 licensed manufacturers of e-bikes in China. Related articles: Gardner, Gary. Bicycle Production Reaches 130 Million Units. Worldwatch Institute. The Gary Fisher Story. Fisher Bikes. Giant Manufacturing – Mainland Drives Bike Sales. China Confidential. Financial Times. 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Name the UK state owned bookmaker, set up by Winston Churchill when Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1928?	Electricity and Cars \| Electric Vehicles - World Nuclear Association Electricity and Cars (Updated September 2016) Electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles which are able to be charged from mains power have potential to greatly increase the demand for base-load power from grid systems Development of these depends critically on battery technology. The best-known hybrid cars today are simply a step on the way to plug-in versions which will get most of their power from the grid, and more widespread use of full electric vehicles. In 2015 there were over one million electric cars on the road. As outlined in the paper on Transport and the Hydrogen Economy , nuclear power is relevant to road transport and motor vehicles in three respects: Hybrid and full electric vehicles potentially use off-peak power from the grid for recharging (but generally do not yet do so). This is electromobility. Nuclear heat can be used for production of liquid hydrocarbon fuels from coal. Hydrogen for oil refining and for fuel cell vehicles may be made electrolytically, and in the future, thermochemically using high-temperature reactors. The international Electric Vehicles Initiative was launched in October 2010 at the Paris Motor Show by a consortium including the OECD International Energy Agency (IEA) and eight countries: China, France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and the United States. It aimed to achieve rapid market development of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EV/PHEVs) around the world, targeting about 20 million EVs and PHEVs on the road by 2020. According to the IEA, this target would put global EV/PHEV stock on a trajectory to exceed 200 million by 2030, and one billion by 2050. This trajectory is a key element for the entire global economy to achieve the G8-supported, IEA Blue Map scenario target of halving of CO2 emissions in 2050 compared with 2005 levels. Electric vehicle numbers in Electric Vehicle Initiative countries (Image: IEA) In 2015 sales of EV & PHEV cars was 477,000, according to the IEA, just over half of these pure EVs. The main markets were China – which became the world’s largest electric car market in 2015 – the USA, the Netherlands and Norway. Together, these countries accounted for 70% of electric cars sold worldwide . By the end of 2015 there were about 1.26 million electric vehicles in service, about 700,000 of them BEVs, and over half of the total were in China and the USA. (Sales of non plug-in hybrids were about 1.3 million in 2012 and 2013.) The Chinese government has a target of putting 500,000 EVs and PHEVs on the road by the end of 2016, and 5 million by 2020. With about 320,000 at the end of 2015 it was on track for these targets. China has the biggest fleet of battery-electric bicycles, with more than 150 million in service, and 36 million manufactured each year. It also increased its electric buses from 29,500 in 2014 to over 170,000 in 2015. Hanergy is promoting solar EVs, with built-in thin-film PV generating 8-10 kWh per day. By the end of 2015 there were 1.45 million electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) outlets, nearly double the 2014 number. About 162,000 of these were publicly available slow outlets and 28,000 publicly available fast outlets (44% of the latter in China). A tenfold increase in EVSE outlets is envisaged by 2020. The BP Energy Outlook 2035 published in January 2014 stated: By 2035, sales of conventional vehicles fall to a quarter of total sales, while hybrids dominate (full hybrids 23%, mild hybrids 44%). Plug-in vehicles, including full battery electric vehicles (BEVs), are forecast to make up 7% of sales in 2035. Plug-ins have the capability to switch to oil for longer distances and are likely to be preferred to BEVs, based on current economics and consumer attitudes towards range limitations. Similarly, ExxonMobil in its Outlook for Energy: A view to 2040, published in December 2015, expects that “plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars are likely to account for less than 10% of new-car sales globally in 2040.” These projections are supported by the IEA World Energy Outlook 2015 which forecasts only 270 TWh of demand from EV & PHEVs in 2040 in its central New Policies scenario. More optimistic assumptions regarding battery technology lead to higher projections. In February 2016 Bloomberg New Energy Finance published a contrasting report saying that by 2040 sales of electric vehicles would be 41 million, representing 35% of new light duty vehicle sales, compared with 462,000 in 2015. In 2040 Bloomberg expects them to represent one-quarter of cars on the road, displacing consumption of 13 million barrels of oil per day (15% of global production) and using 1900 TWh of electricity in the year, equivalent to nearly 8% of global electricity demand in 2015. Towards electromobility: cars Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by batteries and an internal combustion (IC) engine. They may be parallel hybrid technology, with both batteries and/or engine propelling the vehicle (with sophisticated controls), or series hybrids, with the engine simply charging the battery. Both types may be capable of plugging-in to mains electricity from the grid, in which case they need much larger battery packs. For the series hybrid the engine then is used only when needed, so it can run at optimum speed and efficiency. Battery packs are typically 10-20 kWh for PHEVs and 18-50 kWh for EVs/BEVs. Mild hybrids have a parallel motor/generator replacing the conventional starter motor and alternator, and a 36- or 48-volt lithium-ion battery of about 2 kWh, but no means of electric propulsion. These have better fuel economy than conventional IC vehicles and are less expensive than full hybrids. Many Chinese manufacturers are taking up this technology by 2019, and Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist system (described below) is in this category. The BP Energy Outlook 2035 published in January 2014 said that mild hybrids would comprise 44% of light vehicle sales by 2035, compared with EVs only 7%. Higher capital cost of hybrids is offset by the prospect of slightly lower running costs and lower emissions. Better batteries will allow greater use of electricity in driving, and will also mean that charging them can be done from mains power, as well as from the motor and regenerative braking. These plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and a new generation of full electric vehicles (EVs) are practical and on the verge of being economic today. The electric motors are generally 'synchronous', with a permanent magnet in the rotor. The stator's rotating magnetic field imposes an electromagnetic torque on the rotor, causing it to spin in synch with the stator field. As permanent magnets have improved greatly due to the incorporation of neodymium, motors have become cheaper and more compact. However, they require cooling, with radiator, fan, water pump, etc. Some manufacturers use 'asynchronous' AC induction motors which do not require the strong permanent magnets (nor expensive neodymium). Here the rotor has several sets of windings so that it creates a rotating magnetic field which chases the stator's rotating field, generating torque. The induction motor tolerates a wider range of temperatures than the synchronous motor, and is simple and rugged. The Tesla and Mini E cars use these motors, and Toyota is said to be moving that way. They generally need no conventional multi-speed gearbox, since the motor functions even at high loads without overheating. Towards electromobility: system and efficiency Widespread use of PHEVs and EVs which get much or all of their energy from the electricity grid overnight at off-peak rates will increase electricity demand modestly – in the order of 10-15%. More importantly it will mean that a significantly greater proportion of a country's electricity can be generated by base-load plant and hence at lower average cost. Where the plant is nuclear, it will also be emission-free. Partnerships are emerging between power utilities and automotive companies in anticipation of wider use of PHEVs and EVs in Europe. Deploying them is more of a challenge in Europe than in the USA because most cars are not garaged overnight so must be charged elsewhere, often more rapidly. Part of the corporate collaboration relates to how users are billed, as well as how the cars are recharged. There are four types of charging stations, collectively known as electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) points: Residential, typically for overnight charging. Parking station, diverse types and speeds. Public fast charging >40 kW (EU mode 3&4 below), including CHAdeMO and SAE CCS. Battery swaps. As noted above, the IEA reports that by the end of 2015 there were 1.45 million EVSE outlets, nearly double the 2014 number. About 162,000 of these were publicly available 'slow' AC outlets and 28,000 publicly available 'fast' outlets (44% of the latter in China), mostly DC. A tenfold increase in EVSE outlets is envisaged by 2020. In the USA, early in 2015 there were about 9000 public charging stations with about 22,900 chargers, 2000 stations and 6300 chargers being in California, according to the Department of Energy. All three major Californian utilities plan to install 60,000 public chargers. In Kansas, following trials since 2010, Kansas City Power & Light Co in partnership with Nissan announced in January 2015 that it was installing 1000 EV charge stations by mid-year. The Clean Charge Network will offer free charging on every station to all drivers for the first two years. The stations are manufactured by ChargePoint and will be part of the ChargePoint network. Energy return on investment (EROI) – a subset of energy analysis generally – is useful for evaluation electromobility options. The UK-based Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership compared a range of low-emission vehicle options in the UK. This considered the full life-cycle of the vehicle including production of the vehicle with a driving range of 150,000 km. The conventional vehicle was based on the VW Golf, and the electric vehicle was based on the Nissan Leaf. Within the current European grid, it concluded that EVs generally have lower life-cycle emissions than an equivalent petrol vehicle, but the outcome is dependent on the electricity grid and other factors. The most important outcome of these life cycle assessments is that the embodied energy of the battery and the emission intensity of the grid are the crucial determinants of the emission intensity of EVs. The report assumed a battery capacity of 24 kWh for the EV. In Italy, Mercedes Benz/Smart and Enel are collaborating in an "e-mobility Italy" initiative which involves setting up an intelligent network of 100 public and 50 private charging points around Rome and putting an initial 100 Smart EVs on the road there. Enel claims that travelling a certain distance in an electric car requires around 40% less primary energy than in an equivalent petrol vehicle. In the UK the government subsidised the purchase of EVs and PHEVs from 2011, and also the provision of 11,000 municipal charging points by the end of 2013, 2000 of these being fast charge (80% in 20 minutes). To qualify, cars need a range of 112 km, a top speed of at least 96 km/h and to meet EU safety standards. Nissan and Ecotricity had installed 97 EV charging points in UK to August 2013. In Germany, following a major trial supported by the federal Ministry of Transport, a draft national action plan in late 2014 proposes that companies will be able to immediately write off half the costs of electric vehicles from 2015. The aim is to have one million PHEVs/EVs on the road by 2020. (Volkswagen sees fuel cell vehicles as "a pipedream".) In Beijing, China, a five-year Clean Air Action Plan (2013-17) rules that of 600,000 new vehicles to be allowed in the city to 2017, 170,000 should be EVs, PHEVs or fuel-cell vehicles. Connection standards, EV charging architecture The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has produced an international standard defining charging modes and relevant electrical connectors for EVs and PHEVs – IEC 62196. The North American standard SAE J1772 and the European standard VDE-AR-E-2623-2-2 ‘Mennekes connector’ IEC 62198-2 broadly complies with this. US Charging Standards for EV & PHEV Level Being developed, 43 kW The SAE J1772 standard was adopted in California in 2001. In EU the IEC 62196 Type 2 connector is used to allow for three-phase charging. Colorado has a grant program for installation of charging stations: $6,250 for a level 2 charging station and $6,000 to $10,000 for a faster level 3 charger. The price of a level 2 charger is around $16,000, and a level 3 charger costs over $50,000. In April 2010 the European Commission tabled a strategy for clean & energy-efficient vehicles. This included promoting common standards to allow all electric vehicles to be charged anywhere in the EU, allowing changeover of removable batteries, encouraging the installation of publicly-accessible charging points, and research on recycling of batteries. European IEC 61851-1 charging modes Mode 1: up to 16 amp, 250V (4 kW) AC or 480V three phase Mode 2: up to 32 amp, 250V (8 kW) AC or 480V three phase Mode 3: up to 63 amp, 690V (43 kW) AC or 480V three phase Mode 4: up to 400 amp, 600V DC In June 2010 the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) defined joint specifications to connect EVs to the grid, enabling the relevant EU standardisation bodies to progress towards defining a common interface between the electricity infrastructure and vehicles throughout Europe. The recommendations will also guide public authorities that are planning investments in public charging spots. The joint specifications cover charging of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, both at home and at public charging spots. During a transition period, customers will be able to use the different plugs already on the market. A uniform solution is expected to become standard for all new vehicle types by 2017. The industry expects to make recommendations for quick charging and heavy-duty vehicles. See European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) website . Siemens launched its charging point Charge CP700A on the European market which can charge EVs "with a normal battery capacity" within an hour. This is achieved through three-phase AC connection at 32 amps per phase, hence 22 kW, using IEC 62196 standard connecter. Charging can also be at 20 amps in the three-phase mode, or at 15 amps single phase, with IEC standard 61851 connecter. Vehicle to grid – V2G A further aspect of EVs' interaction with grid systems is the potential for parked vehicles to contribute to the grid to compensate for fluctuations due to intermittent renewable supplies. This is known as V2G and will enable EV owners when not actually charging batteries to sell electricity back to the grid when needed for stabilization of it. This will mean that the low-voltage layer of the grid becomes a low-voltage exchange network, analogous to a computer LAN. Considerable development is needed to bring this into effect, and current charging standards do not generally allow for it. In the USA, NRG Energy has set up a company (eV2g) with the University of Delaware and grid operator PJM Interconnect to develop the potential, as transmission networks "become increasingly reliant on fluctuating renewable energy sources such as wind and solar." However, V2G requires owners to plug in habitually rather than just when they need a charge, battery cycles will increase with effect on their longevity, and there may be implications for vehicle warranty also. Demand and efficiency The 2010 Royal Academy of Engineering report said that "Results from electric vehicle trials show that EVs equivalent to a small petrol or diesel four-seat car use around 0.2 kWh/km in normal city traffic." Other figures are about 0.15 kWh/km for a one-tonne vehicle. With EVs or equivalent mains electrical usage from PHEVs of 20,000 km per year, each would use 3-4 MWh/yr, so for each ten million cars thus depending on the grid an extra 30-40 TWh would be required, mostly off-peak. Comparing the use of electricity to make hydrogen for fuel cell cars with using it direct for EVs, there is a two- to threefold advantage in the latter. Comparing use of natural gas in an internal combustion engine with using it to generate electricity for EVs, there is a clear advantage in the latter. Analysis by the Energy Supply Association of Australia (ESAA) found that an equivalent litre of electricity, or e-litre, could cost from 37 cents off-peak up to 62 cents with peak prices. It found that electric cars have the equivalent fuel costs of approximately 3 cents per kilometre, compared to 10 cents per kilometre for conventional cars. Towards electromobility: health effects Using traditional health impact assessment methods in 25 European cities with 39 million inhabitants, the EC-funded Aphekom project in 2011 showed that present air pollution levels, mainly from vehicle traffic, resulted in 19,000 deaths per year. It estimated that the monetary health benefits of complying with the World Health Organisation guidelines for particulate matter would total some €31.5 billion annually. Some cities were three times the 10 µg/m3 WHO guideline level for PM2.5 particles. Hybrid electric vehicles Hybrid electric vehicles have been on the market for several years and are now fairly sophisticated and reliable, and are consequently in high demand. However, plain hybrids still depend entirely on liquid fuels, while using regenerative braking to increase efficiency. London has a fleet of 56 experimental hybrid buses, and from 2012 all new buses there were to be hybrids. Hybrids have a battery which is charged by an internal combustion (IC) motor (as well as regenerative braking), and in full, or parallel, hybrids the drive may be from both or either. They claim much enhanced fuel economy, though figures suggest that there is little advantage over efficient diesel motors in highway use. Their advantage is in urban driving, and their significance is mostly as an important step towards plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Toyota Prius is the best-known hybrid car of this type. The Mk3 version has a 1.8 litre, 73 kW engine, a 10 kW AC generator/motor, a very small (1.34 kW) NiMH battery* and a 60 kW AC synchronous electric motor, all with sophisticated power electronics and controls. The vehicle cost is about 30% more than a comparable conventional vehicle. Toyota has a larger full-hybrid vehicle, the Highlander SUV. * The nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack is 6.5 Ah at 201.6 volts (1.34 kWh) delivering 27 kW and had an eight-year/160,000 km warranty (expected life is quoted at 240,000 km). The battery mass was originally 45 kg but reduced to 29 kg in the 2004 model. From 2009 the battery was to be lithium-ion type, but NiMH was initially retained in Mk3. The range on battery-only is very small however. Honda has a different hybrid system, Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), using nickel metal hydride batteries charged (in the Civic and new Insight hybrids) by a 1300cc engine. The batteries mainly assist acceleration via a thin 10 or 20 kW electric motor/generator between the 60 kW engine and transmission. Unlike Toyota and Ford systems, IMA cannot function to any extent solely on battery power. The whole system has an eight-year warranty. This is an example of what is called a ‘mild hybrid’ system, where there is minor electrical assistance to the IC motor, and little battery capacity. Ford has several hybrid models. The Escape Hybrid was launched in 2004. Like others, it utilizes an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission or eCVT to allow the distribution of power between the 2.5 litre internal combustion engine and the main electric motor to be determined by driving conditions, so that the engine is shut off when the electric motor can provide enough power to run it. It has a 1.8 kWh nickel metal hydride battery pack. By March 2009, some 100,000 Escape Hybrids had been produced. By September 2012 New York had almost 6000 hybrid taxis, about 45% of the fleet. London's hybrid buses are from four manufacturers, one of which is BAE Systems, which has now supplied 2700 HybriDrive systems for buses, mostly in North America. These are series hybrids, now with lithium-ion batteries. In Europe, Siemens is supplying hybrid drive systems for buses. New York also has about 1000 hybrid buses. Further interesting hybrid, PHEV and EV designs are in the Appendix below. The basic (non plug-in) hybrid vehicle's battery simply stores regenerated braking energy and that generated by the IC engine, helps with acceleration, and provides a very small amount of low-speed electric functioning. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles A further stage of the hybrid EV technology is plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) or "gasoline-optional hybrid-electric vehicles" with a much larger battery than the hybrids described above and drawing most of their power, at least for short trips, from the electricity grid via the batteries rather than from liquid fuels. (Incidentally, in some systems these may also supply power back to the grid when they are plugged in.) However, in contrast to the hybrid where the small battery is mostly kept topped up, PHEVs (and full electric vehicles) need to be capable of repeated deep discharge. As with plain hybrids, there are two basic concepts with PHEVs: parallel and series. The parallel PHEV is like the Prius and Ford Escape, with drive from either battery or IC motor or both. The series PHEV such as the original GM Volt simply used the motor to charge the battery. With larger batteries this becomes an EV with 'range extender' engine. With PHEVs a lot of driving, particularly short trips, can be in battery-only mode, hence zero on-road emissions. They can reduce overall petrol/gasoline consumption by something like 30 to 50 percent, but will consume most of the difference as electrical power – predominantly from the grid. Power consumption is variously quoted at around 0.16 kWh per kilometre but requiring 50% more capacity than power used (IEA 2008), to 0.3 kWh/km per tonne vehicle mass. A PHEV with 16 kWh battery giving 30 km range cuts fuel consumption greatly, given that many cars do not travel much more than this daily, though the nickel metal hydride battery pack can weigh four or five times as much as a small hybrid's normal one. The electrical efficiency (mains power to wheels) in PHEV is about 75-80%, or 25-30% overall from primary heat. The Toyota Prius PHEV has a 1.8 litre, 73 kW IC engine plus a 60 kW synchronous motor driving the front wheels and a 42 kW auxilliary motor. Storage is a 4.4 kWh Li-ion battery of 80 kg mass. About 75,000 of these had been sold worldwide to September 2016. The second-generation PHEV, Prius Prime in 2016 has an 8.8 kWh Li-ion battery pack and the second electric motor has a role in driving. GM's Chevrolet Volt or Ampera (in Europe) started off as a series PHEV, with 16 kWh battery pack giving 65 km all-electric range. The Volt was essentially an electric vehicle with on-board 1.4 litre IC engine as "range extender", to charge the 175 kg battery pack when it is depleted, but it became more sophisticated and is now considered a parallel hybrid. The battery powers the 112 kW electric motor driving the front wheels. The 55 kW IC generator either supplements the battery to drive the wheels, or charges the battery, and can run as a motor. In one mode the IC engine can contribute propulsion directly through the planetary gear system. The drivetrain platform permits the Volt to operate as a pure battery electric vehicle until its battery capacity has been depleted to a defined level, at which time it commences to operate as a series hybrid design where the IC engine drives the generator, which keeps the battery at minimum level charge and provides power to the electric motors. (The full charge of the battery is replenished only from an electrical grid.) While in this series mode at higher speeds and loads, the IC engine can engage mechanically to the output from the transmission and assist both electric motors to drive the wheels, in which case the Volt operates as a power-split or series-parallel hybrid. Full charging from mains takes about 4 hours on 240 volts with 16 amps and 8 hours on 110 volts. GM is promoting the vehicle as an 'extended-range electric vehicle' rather than a 'plug-in hybrid'. In Europe it is called the Ampera. The Volt/Amepra has been on sale in USA from the end of 2010 at $40,000. In the UK its price is £37,250, about 40% more. About 90,000 were sold in 2014. The battery has an eight-year/160,000 km warranty. The Chinese BYD (build your dreams) F3DM, F6DM and S6DM are plug-in hybrid vehicles (DM = dual mode). They use lithium-ion iron phosphate batteries and have solar panels on the roof to help charging. The F3DM sedan claims to be the world’s first mass-produced PHEV, on sale to the public since March 2010. It has two permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motors, powered by a 16 kWh battery pack. The 50 kW motor drives the wheels and a 25 kW one backs it up and doubles as generator for regenerative braking. Electric-only range is up to 100 km. A one-litre 50 kW three-cylinder IC motor charges the batteries when the level drops to 20%, and connects to the wheels in parallel hybrid mode, so that up to 125 kW is available. Further PHEV designs are in the Appendix . PHEVs are likely to remain competitive even if in future there is an option for the on-board energy carrier to be hydrogen rather than simply a battery and the on-board electric powerplant is then supplied through a fuel cell, so plug-in hybrid-electrics have a long-term application. Full electric vehicles, aka battery electric vehicles These are an extension of the PHEV concept, as well as substantially predating it. Plenty of these have been built, but mostly with heavy lead-acid batteries and for uses other than motor cars. Today a number of manufacturers are building EVs with over 35 kWh on board, using lithium-ion (or lithium magnesium oxide) batteries and regenerative braking to help charge them. A range of electric cars now starting to come on the market have energy usage of 13-20 kWh/100 km, with 15 kWh/100 km being typical best,* albeit without considering heating or air conditioning. A safety issue with EVs is their quietness among pedestrians, and some may have an external sound generator operable at speeds of below 20km/h to warn pedestrians. * David MacKay, Sustainable Energy – without the hot air, Chapter 20 . The small Indian REVAi car made in Bangalore, popular in the UK as G-Wiz i, has lead acid batteries. It is very small, and registered as a heavy quad cycle. It weighs 665 kg (including 270 kg batteries) and has a 13 kW AC motor driven by 9.6 kWh of battery capacity, with regenerative braking. Recharge of 9.7 kWh is in 8 hours and range 77 km. In 2009 a L-ion version was released, with lithium-ion batteries, reducing the mass by 100 kg and recharge time to 6 hours, while increasing the range to 120 km and nearly doubling the price. This model also has provision for fast charging from three-phase power: 90% in one hour. General Motors produced the EV1 in the 1990s, first with lead-acid batteries then with NiMH batteries, but the 18 to 26 kWh on board did not give enough range and recharge was slow. EVs and series PHEVs can eliminate the mechanical transmission (as well as the complex parallel PHEV control system) and have a drive motor/generator in each wheel, though this will affect the unsprung weight adversely and hence roadworthiness. But this is a very simple system and requires minimal further development apart from optimising batteries. In May 2008 Nissan (with Renault) announced that it would downplay PHEVs and would mass-produce full electric vehicles from 2010 for Japan and US markets. In January 2010 Renault-Nissan claimed to be "the only automaker committed to mass-marketing all-electric vehicles on a global scale." It has formed numerous alliances with states, municipalities, utility companies and others to develop infrastructure for these. The Renault-Nissan alliance has invested €4 billion overall, with 1000 staff working on the project at each of Nisan and Renault. The French postal service uses 5000 Renault Kangoo EVs in 2015 and plans to double this fleet by 2020. The Nissan Leaf has laminated lithium-ion batteries of 24 kWh driving an 80 kW synchronous AC motor with drive train on the front axle. It can be charged overnight at 240 volts (a 40-amp socket is recommended), or less efficiently from 120 volts, and optionally 80% from public quick-charge DC station in 30 minutes. Mass is about 1500 kg. It has a range of about 160 km. Some 180,000 have been sold since late 2010, nearly half of these in USA, followed by Japan and Europe, and production capacity of 250,000 per year was in place from 2013, mostly in USA, but also Japan and UK. Toyota has stood back from EV developments while enjoying the success of its hybrid Prius. But in May 2010 it announced that it would invest $50 million in US-based Tesla and jointly develop a new low-priced EV – basically a Toyota with a Tesla powertrain. Tesla also bought the NUMMI car plant at Fremont in California as a base for all its manufacturing. The plant has a capacity of half a million vehicles per year and uses the Toyota Production System. Production will now be mainly the new Toyota-Tesla model and its own Tesla S, development of which was financed by a $465 million federal loan, being mass-produced from 2012. The projected new Tesla Model 3 with Toyota involvement is to be $35,000 before incentives, with delivery maybe from 2017. Tesla claims 340 km range, and took 230,000 orders immediately after the launch announcement. In May 2012 Toyota announced its new EV version of its RAV4 sports utility vehicle, made in Ontario, with Tesla powertrain and price of $49,000 – more than twice the price of its IC-engined version. It has a 115 kW drivetrain powering the front wheels from a 42 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and claims a range of 160 km and minimum six-hour charge time at 240 volts and 40 amps. Battery warranty is 8 years /160,000 km. This arises from a $60 million October 2010 agreement with Tesla regarding the powertrain and battery pack for the RAV4 EV project. About 2600 Tesla Roadsters were sold, but this was a high-priced ($110,000), high performance EV. It had a three-phase 215 kW induction motor driving through a single-speed 8.27:1 gearbox, and a 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack weighing 450 kg. The vehicle mass is 1235 kg, the actual motor contributing only 52 kg of this, and giving 400 Nm torque up to 6000 rpm. The plug to wheel efficiency is quoted at 174 Wh/km, the battery to wheel efficiency at 88%. The Tesla S is much heavier (1735 kg) but half the price ($59,900, $69,900, $79,900 depending on battery). It has three-phase AC induction motors, a variable-frequency drive inverter and a single-speed rear transaxle gearbox with fixed 9.7 reduction ratio. It has two main lithium-ion battery pack options of 70 or 85 kWh, giving 380 or 430 km range, under floor and with liquid cooling. They have 193 kW motors driving front and rear, and the S85D model has a 375 kW motor on the rear axle, giving better performance. Cheaper 2WD models are available. Charging is from domestic power (110 or 240 volt) at 10 amps, a 40-amp charge, or 45-minute quick charge option from three-phase 480-volt/100 amp supply. A Universal Mobile Connector is the basic equipment for household or J1772 public charging stations, giving 10 kW charge (20 kW twin charge is optional). A 50% charge in 30 minutes can be achieved. Vehicle mass is 2.08 tonnes, 30% of which is batteries. Battery and drive unit warranty is 8 years/unlimited km. In 2013 a 40 kWh battery option was discontinued. Tesla is producing 20,000 model S per year, and is now marketing the model X, an SUV variant with an additional motor driving the front wheels. The target was 50,000 vehicles per year by end of 2015. Tesla is reported to have paid back its US government loan in mid-2013 nine years ahead of schedule, and investors pushed the share price up to value the company at one-quarter of GM's value. Revenue in 2013 was over $2 billion. It is developing dealerships worldwide. Early in 2015 GM announced its Bolt EV, designed to compete with Tesla’s Model 3 from 2017. Both are to be priced $30-35,000 net in the USA, after federal rebates. BMW’s i3 was on the EU market by the end of 2013, as a small five-door car. The eDrive motor on the rear axle is 125 kW, and uses 12.9 kWh/100 km. Its 18.8 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery under the floor gives it an electric range of 130 to 160 km. Charging time at 16 amps is 6 hours using a special charger, or 11 hours at 10 amps, but fast charge at 125 amps can be achieved in under 30 minutes. With much of it being made carbon fibre, mass is about 1200 kg, 230 kg of which is the battery pack. A range-extender (REX) option is available, making it a PHEV with nearly double the range, see above section. EU prices are about €35,000, plus €3000 for REX, before any government incentives. Australian cost is AUD63,900 plus $6000 for REX version (no government support). In 2015, 24,000 were sold. In September 2016, the first nine of a fleet of 51 BYD electric buses were commissioned in London, able to run for 16 hours without recharge. Further EV designs are in the Appendix . For many uses batteries on their own will be inadequate on several counts – they have poor performance in hilly regions, in winter temperatures and when the driver wants to run heating and air conditioning. While many battery vehicle drivers become well disciplined in their vehicle use so they can plan their journeys around the requirements of battery charging, the PHEV technology remains attractive to give greater versatility. Sources of electricity While all electricity generation technologies including renewables will play a part in meeting increased electricity demand for PHEVs and EVs, the positive implications of the scenario on nuclear power are: The PHEV and EV requirement for electrical power (particularly off-peak power) may increase relatively soon as the concept of PHEVs gains wider acceptance, because the technology is all available. When fuel cells using hydrogen are in common use, PHEVs will remain attractive because if drivers can charge batteries from the mains power for just 15 cents/kWh, or from their on-board generator at a dollar per kWh, they will choose the less expensive method some of the time, especially because it provides zero emission driving. The UK Department of Transport and teh Royal Academy of Engineering (2010) have both estimated that if the UK switched to battery electric vehicles, electricity demand (kWh) would rise about 16%. The US Electric Power Research Institute modeled 60% of US vehicle use being electric and found a 9% increase in electricity demand. As can be seen from the graphs above, this need not increase the system's peak capacity if most charging is off-peak, thereby greatly increasing the proportion of total generating capacity supplied by base-load plant – see below. A study conducted by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for the US Department of Energy in 2006 found that the idle off-peak grid capacity in the USA would be sufficient to power 84% of all vehicles in the USA if they all were immediately replaced with electric vehicles. Areva has calculated that if 10% of cars in France were electric it would increase base-load demand by more than 6000 MWe ("four EPRs", or 10% of nuclear capacity). In the above diagrams, assuming significant move to electric cars mostly charged off-peak, the base-load demand is increased by about 35%. The IEA says that due to high power requirements during charging phases, the deployment of electric cars and EVSE infrastructure can have sizeable impacts on the load profile of the power generation system and the load distribution across the electricity network. The local nature of these effects suggests that they would be taking place at much lower penetration levels than those impacting the total energy demand. Electric car charging, in particular, can become a major flexibility source, but also a major strain on system flexibility depending on charging patterns. About 125,000 cars could be equivalent to 300 MWe of flexible provision for slow charging overnight. PHEVs and EVs to a large extent will be able to utilise power at off-peak times (and at lower rates), hence drawing on base-load grid capacity and increasing the demand for that. This will mean lower average cost of power generated in the grid system, since the base-load component will become a very large proportion of the peak demand. If vehicle to grid (V2G) feed in peak periods is enabled, that will help reduce costs further, but there are some complexities to be overcome for this to happen. Some battery technologies allow short-duration high-current opportunity charging that means an overall increase in power generating and distribution demand. The increasing electrical load will occur at a rate that can be accommodated by normal planning for additional power resources and infrastructure. PHEVs and EVs can contribute to oil independence, as well as cleaner air. Ford estimates that the payback period for the price premium on a PHEV is seven years. A further development of EVs, or at least the infrastructure for them, was pioneered by Better Place, in what are effectively "islands" for car populations – Israel initially and then Denmark. Here, full changeover battery packs were offered. Nissan was involved with the project. A further development of the idea is for Tokyo's taxis. However, many manufacturers do not see this concept as viable since the battery design and structure is integral to the vehicle and they have no intention of standardizing batteries. PHEV technology is seen as the base for later utilization of fuel cells simply because hydrogen is likely to be at least as expensive as petrol/gasoline and therefore any ability to use mains power will be economically attractive. Supplementing this is energy conservation (from regenerative braking) to a battery. The choice of technology for a PHEV power plant is likely to have much less impact than the plug-in aspect of the design enabling use of base-load mains power. Battery technology and charging This is the key for both PHEV and EV: achieving high capacity with low mass and low cost, coupled with safety and a long life. Batteries need to be capable of repeated deep discharge. Also they are likely to need to run heating and air conditioning where there is no IC engine or where it switches off part time. They also need to be able to function to a satisfactory level in very cold weather. While current automotive fuels provide 12-14 MJ per kilogram mass (net of IC engine efficiency, 45 MJ/kg gross thermal), the best batteries provide only 2-3 MJ/kg (550-800 Wh/kg net), and that at twice the volume. Commercial batteries are much less than this (see below). As well as being heavy and bulky, batteries are expensive. Nissan said that battery cost had halved in the four years to 2010, and the Boston Consulting Group suggests that costs need to get down to $200/kWh before electric cars are competitive, and this is reported to be Tesla's target. The cost of lithium-ion batteries for cars in 2015 was reported as $350/kWh. Bloomberg New Energy Finance has launched an index tracking the price of EV batteries. It expects the cost of lithium-ion batteries to drop to $150/kWh by 2030, compared with around $1000/kWh in 2009 and just under $400/kWh in 2016. Batteries make up around 25% of the cost of electric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf or Tesla Model S. Lead-acid batteries are well known in traction roles as well as for starting cars and running accessories. But they are very heavy and only last a few years. Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries are well-proven and reasonably durable, though can be damaged under some discharge conditions.* They are similar to nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries, but use a hydrogen-absorbing alloy as the cathode instead of cadmium. * if a cell in a multiple assembly fully discharges the others may drive it to reverse the polarity and permanently damage it. Lithium-ion batteries* deliver more power from less mass and are constantly being improved in relation to safety, reliability and durability. Research continues particularly on their cathodes – early ones used cobalt oxide cathodes, newer ones use manganese oxides or iron phosphates, which tend to be less efficient but are more reliable. A spinel structure (3D lattice with manganese) gives fast charge and discharge but lower capacity that cobalt-based type (though still 50% more than NiMH). A123 Systems are reported to claim that their Li-ion batteries will last for at least ten years and 7000 charge cycles, while LG Chem claims 40 years life for lithium-manganese spinel batteries for the GM Volt. There have been some well-publicised fires in lithium-ion power sources, particularly following crashes and where the battery has then not been discharged, or de-powered. * regarding lithium resources, see Lithium Abundance - World Lithium Reserve , a report on the world's lithium resources and reserves by R. Keith Evans. (A 2012 contract for back-up power sources for CGNPC nuclear power plants went to BYD for 3.5 MWh lithium-ion iron phosphate batteries able to supply 2.5 MWe. BYD launched the world's first MWh-level iron-phosphate energy storage system in 2010, which was attached to China's Southern Power Grid. In 2011, it supplied an even larger 36 MWh system for China's State Grid's 'National Sun' project – a renewable, base-load power generation plant.) A123 Systems announced in mid 2015 that it was doubling world production capacity of advanced lithium-ion batteries to 1.5 GWh over three years. Most automotive production is in China, and this US-based company was bought by Wanxiang Group in 2013. The company produces a 12-volt ‘UltraPhosphate’ starter battery with half the mass of comparable lead-acid units. In 2014 it bought Leyden Energy’s lithium titanate battery technology. In 2016 it expects to begin shipping 48-volt batteries to all Chinese carmakers for mild hybrid vehicles. Arizona State University is researching Metal-Air-Ionic Liquid (MAIL) batteries which promise lower cost and with long life, where the oxidation of a metal yields energy. Ultracapacitors are another research frontier to provide electricity storage for cars, to supplement batteries in providing for acceleration, and also being able to accept high inputs from regenerative braking. Regarding energy density, indicating capacity and hence run time, lithium-ion batteries hold about 110-170 watt-hours per kilogram of battery mass, the much safer and more durable lithium-ion iron phosphate and lithium-ion manganese batteries being at the lower end of this range. BYD quotes 100 Wh/kg for “inherently safe” and more chemically stable lithium-ion iron phosphate batteries in their F3DM car, compared with 150-200 Wh/kg for lithium-ion cobalt types. These compare with 29 Wh/kg from metal hydride (NiMH) batteries in today's Prius (though other published figures for NiMH batteries give up to 90 Wh/kg) and 30-40 Wh/kg from lead-acid batteries. But the Li-ion cost is now around US$ 400/kWh. For power density, indicating how much power can be delivered on demand, manganese and phosphate-based lithium-ion, as well as nickel-based chemistries, are among the best performers. Lithium-ion batteries are specified for the GM Volt and the Fisker, and intended for Ford's forthcoming PHEVs. However, most of those are likely to use more advanced ones with lithium-ion iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or Li2FePO4F) cathode, the latter giving a lower power density but greater service life. Both kinds are much safer than early ones with lithium cobalt dioxide cathodes. The Volt is charged in eight hours from 120 volt outlet or half that from 240 volts, so presumably at 16 amps. Nissan has joined with NEC and a subsidiary, NEC TOKIN, to set up Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) to develop and market advanced laminated Li-ion batteries for use in PHEVs and EVs. AESC commenced operation in May 2008. Tesla uses Panasonic Li-ion batteries and is looking at a joint venture in USA to produces them. It aims to get the cost down to $200/kWh capacity. The cost in 2015 is about $380/kWh. Nissan, EdF, and others envisage an infrastructure integrating three types of charging systems: from household supply overnight (6-8 hours, off-peak), similar slower charge in parking lots during the day, and fast charging points which will give up to an 80% charge in 30 minutes. In addition to these there should be five-minute battery pack changeovers for long trips, raising the possibility of batteries being leased rather than owned, or electricity suppliers selling a service configured for different users, not just batteries and power. Focusing on the home base, using a 13 amp plug such as standard in UK, and 240 volt system, a 16 kWh battery pack such as in the GM Volt could be recharged in 5.5 hours. Many battery packs will be much larger than this, so 40 amp charge points may often be necessary for overnight charging, particularly with 110 volt systems. BMW and PSA Peugot Citroen announced a joint venture to produce hybrid EVs in Europe. This €100 million JV has a focus on electric motors and battery packs, with R&D in Munich and development at Mulhouse in France. What is claimed to be the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory was opened in 2011 at Novosibirsk in Siberia. It is owned by Liotech , a 50-50 joint venture between the Russian Nanotechnologies Corporation (RUSNANO) and the Chinese holding company Thunder Sky Ltd. The total investment in the project amounted to more than RUR 13.5 billion. All the machinery used by the plant was manufactured by Chinese companies, all the raw materials for the LT-LYP 200, LT-LYP 300 and LT-LYP 700 batteries come from China and all of the factory's finished products are destined for the Chinese market through Thunder Sky. It aims to use only Russian raw materials by 2015, and presumably this will be depleted lithium tails with elevated proportion of Li-6 from Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant ( NCCP ) Li-7 enrichment activities. Using ecofriendly nanostructured cathode lithium iron phosphate material (LiFePO4), the LIOTECH Plant will output batteries with nominal capacities of 200, 300 and 700 Amp-hr. The planned capacity of new plant will amount over 1 GWh of battery capacity or about one million batteries per year. This enables to equip with the batteries about 5,000 electric buses annually. Fuel cell vehicles Experimental fuel cell vehicles (FCV) are now appearing, starting with buses. For sources of hydrogen for these see companion paper Transport and the Hydrogen Economy . These are much further from commercial realization. Honda was testing its FCX Clarity hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle with lithium ion battery pack on US roads and started marketing it for lease. The motor is 100 kW AC, with Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell stack and 170-litre compressed hydrogen tank giving a range of 380 km. Vehicle mass is 1.6 tonnes. The first US deliveries were in 2008 in southern California with a three-year lease term at a price of $600 per month, including maintenance and collision insurance. Over three years to 2011 Honda planned to deploy about 200 of these vehicles, some of them in Japan. In September 2010 there were reported to be 32 on the road: 19 in California, 11 in Japan and 2 in Europe. It is being replaced in 2016 by the Honda FCV with a range of 480 km. Fuel cell hybrid vehicles, with the motor driven by the battery and the fuel cell topping up the battery and giving it greater life (by being kept more fully charged) are being developed. The Toyota FCHV-adv – equipped with a high-performance fuel cell stack and nickel metal hydride batteries. The design of the membrane-electrode-assembly (MEA) was optimised to allow for low-temperature start-up and operation down to minus 30°C. Fuel cell output is 90 kW, matching the motor which delivers 260 Nm. Efficiency was improved by 25% from the earlier FCHV through improving fuel cell unit performance, enhancing the regenerative brake system and reducing energy consumed by the auxiliary system. In the 1.9 tonne five-seat vehicle a 70 MPa pressure vessel is used to store hydrogen which allows for an operating range of more than 800 km in the Japanese driving-cycle. The production model Toyota Mirai sedan was launched in Japan in 2014 and California a year later for $57,500 to purchase. It has a range of 500 km. The hydrogen is stored in two carbon fibre pressure tanks, and feeds a fuel cell stack. The power control unit is based on that in the Prius, and a boost converter take voltage to 650 volts to drive the 114 kW motor, from a Lexus hybrid. Beyond the electric vehicle initiatives described above, the Renault-Nissan Alliance was developing fuel cell-powered electric vehicles. In 2008 two prototypes were in an advanced engineering phase: Nissan's X-Trail FCV had 'real-world' testing for more than two years, with examples leased to government authorities in Japan. Renault's prototype Scenic ZEV H2 FCV featured Nissan's in-house developed fuel cell stack, high-pressure hydrogen storage tank and compact lithium-ion batteries. Renault put the different FCV elements under the floor, to keep cabin space for five adults, and integrated Renault and Nissan electric and electronic systems. Both FCVs demonstrated the viability of the fuel cell concept. During 2008 Nissan demonstrated the X-Trail FCV in six European countries and Renault showcased the Scenic ZEV H2. In August 2008 Nissan announced a new generation stack with power output increased from 90 kW to 130 kW, for larger vehicles. Fuel cell stack size is reduced by 25% to 68 litres from 90 litres, which allows for improved packaging flexibility. In 2013, Daimler, Ford and Nissan, under the Alliance with Renault, signed an agreement for joint development of a common fuel cell EV system, with the aim of launching affordable, mass-market FCEVs in 2017. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class with fuel-cell drive passed its winter testing in northern Sweden and Mercedes planned to launch the first series FCV in mid 2010. Small-series production of the B-Class F-Cell was to commence in early 2010. A refined, more compact, yet more efficient system is used in this than the A-Class FCV. The compact electric motor develops 100 kW peak (70 kW sustained) power and a maximum torque of 320 Nm, surpassing the performance of a standard two-litre petrol engine. Range is 400 km. At the same time, it uses the equivalent of just 2.9 litres/100 km of fuel (diesel equivalent). An issue with using hydrogen in fuel cells is overall energy efficiency. If a nuclear reactor generates electricity which is used for electrolysis of water and the hydrogen is compressed and used in fuel cell powered vehicle (assuming 60% efficient fuel cell), the efficiency is much lower than if the electricity is used directly in EVs and PHEVs.* However, if the hydrogen can be made by thermochemical means the efficiency doubles, and they are comparable with EV/PHEV. * Say: 35% x 75% x 60% x 90% = 14% optimistically (reactor, electrolysis, fuel cell, motor) to: 50% x 60% x 90% = 27% for future thermochemical hydrogen cf 35% x 90% = 31% for EV. An Australian Academy of Science report in December 2009 summarised the situation regarding fuel cell vehicles: "Fuel cell technology currently has a number of unresolved problems before it can be used widely for motor transport. The most likely fuel cell type in cars will be proton exchange membrane fuel cells. These operate at around 90°C and would be ideal for vehicles if they can be produced cheaply and are robust, neither of which has yet been achieved. They also need to operate with hydrogen rather than natural gas. The only way this could be done is to use an on-board gas reformer which is very expensive, has a weight penalty and would probably have safety issues. Ceramic fuel cells can run with natural gas, but they operate at temperatures in excess of 600°C and therefore may be unsuitable for vehicular application." In March 2012 it was reported that 12 new hydrogen refuelling stations opened throughout the world in 2011, bringing the total number of hydrogen refuelling stations in operation to 215. This is the result of the fourth annual assessment by H2stations.org , a website of LBST and TÜV SÜD. Another 122 refuelling stations were in the final planning stage around the world. Appendix: Further interesting designs Hybrids In New York, taxis ran a trial with 375 Ford Escape Hybrid vehicles and authorities were planning to convert the whole fleet of 13,000 from 2014, over ten years (with replacements during this period). A four-year competition for design came down to three finalists: Karsan Otomoyiv V1 from Turkey, Nissan NV200, and Ford Transit Connect (petrol model, or possibly EV). In May 2011 the Nissan NV200 was chosen, deferring plans for EV or PHEVs. Nissan agreed to participate in an EV pilot programme and it has been trialling an e-NV200 as an EV since 2012, and a version for London, UK was offered from 2015 with 24 kWh lithium-ion battery, the same as that in Leaf EV. BMW produced an ActiveHybridX6 4WD, for marketing in the USA from 2010, and a similar ActiveHybrid7 series. The parallel drive system consists of a 298 kW twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 gasoline engine and two electric synchronous motors delivering 68 kW and 64 kW, respectively. Maximum system output is 358 kW, and peak torque reaches 781 Nm over a very wide range. It is able to run solely on electric power up to 60 km/h, with the internal combustion engine activated automatically when required. The two-mode transmission (stop-start and highway) uses a seven-speed automatic gearbox. The 2.4 kWh high-voltage NiMH battery pack is recharged partly through regenerative braking and maximum output is 57 kW. However, it gives an all-electric range of only 2.5 km. From a stop and at low speeds, only one of the BMW's two electric motors is activated. As soon as the driver requires more power or increased speed, the second electric motor automatically starts the internal combustion engine. The second electric motor then serves as a generator to provide a supply of electric power to the vehicle systems. When driving steadily at a higher speed most of the power required is delivered by the combustion engine in a largely mechanical process. Here again, one of the two electric motors acts as a generator. PHEVs The BYD Qin PHEV has a more efficient dual-mode electric powertrain, though it depends more on its petrol motor. It has two 110 kW motors and a 10 kWh lithium-ion iron phosphate battery pack giving electric range of only 50 km. However, a 1.5 litre turbocharged engine enables hybrid performance with 225 kW power and 440 Nm torque. It evolved from the F6DM concept car. The BYD S6DM is a PHEV SUV. It has a 10 kW electric motor driving the front wheels through a six-speed transmission and a 75 kW one driving the back. A two-litre petrol engine supplements the electrics, either charging the battery pack through the front motor/generator or in parallel hybrid mode in 4WD for most power. Electric range is 60 km. BYD also has a joint venture with Daimler to make EVs – see following section. BMW’s i3 (see main EV section) is to be offered with a range extender 28 kW 650 cc two-cylinder IC engine as used in a BMW motorcycle. It cuts in when the battery is low and extends the range to about 270 km (with 9.5 litre tank), costing an extra €4500, AUD 6000 or $3850 in the USA. The BMW i8 is a parallel hybrid PHEV concept, with a very small battery. It has a 96 kW synchronous electric motor on the front axle giving range of 40 km from a 5.2 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery pack (0.12 kWh/km). A 1500 cc three-cylinder ‘authoritative’ turbodiesel IC motor delivering 170 kW is rear-mounted to drive the rear axle and also charge the battery. It can run in front, rear or all-wheel drive. The rear electric motor gives consistent 24.6 kW and peak 38 kW, linked with the diesel motor, the front one is synchronous giving continuous output of 60 kW and peak power of 83.5 kW. Regenerative braking from the rear axle charges the 10.8 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack which is arranged along the centre axis of the floor pan. Its mass is only 85 kg. It came on the market in 2014. Vehicle mass is 1500 kg. Recharge to 80% in 2.5 hours from standard AC socket, or less with special BMW i wallbox. Electric-only range is 50 km, giving 17.5 kWh/100km. The Australian list price is $247,000. In 2015, about 5000 were sold. Mitsubishi has announced a PHEV based on its i-MiEV (see EV section below). At low speed this PX-MiEV functions as an EV using lithium-ion batteries, with low battery level it functions as a series hybrid (engine charges battery), and at high speed as a parallel hybrid in the sense that the 85 kW, 1.6 litre petrol motor takes over the front drive, being assisted by up to 60 kW of electric power from two motors (front and rear) for acceleration. The concept is a 4WD, with a sophisticated control system and regenerative braking. Plug-in charging can be 100 or 200 volt domestic or at 'high-power quick charging' stations giving 80% in 30 minutes. In EV mode it has 50 km range. In August 2009 BMW announced its PHEV concept car, which has since developed into the i8 concept car. This was a parallel hybrid which combines BMW ActiveHybrid technology with an efficient 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbodiesel engine in front of the rear axle and an electric motor on each axle, drive normally being from all three. The rear electric motor gives consistent 24.6 kW and peak 38 kW, linked with the diesel motor, the front one is synchronous giving continuous output of 60 kW and peak power of 83.5 kW. Regenerative braking from the rear axle charges the 10.8 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack which is arranged along the centre axis of the floor pan. Its mass is only 85 kg. Mains charging is through a 220 volt 16 amp plug, giving full, recharge in 2.5 hours. At 380 volts and 32 amps charge time is 44 minutes. Electric-only range is 50 km, giving 17.5 kWh/100km. Mass is 1400 kg. In September 2009 Mercedes announced its Concept BlueZERO E-cell plus PHEV car based on its B-Class. This is a series hybrid, combining an efficient one-litre three-cylinder 50 kW turbocharged petrol engine (from the Smart) in front of the rear axle to charge the battery, and a compact 100 kW electric motor (70 kW sustained level) with a maximum torque of 320 Nm. It is front-wheel drive. Regenerative braking also charges the 17.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack in the floor pan. Mains charging is at 3.3 kW, presumably through a 220 volt 15 amp plug, giving full recharge in 6 hours. Rapid charging is at 20 kW to give a 50 km range. Electric-only range is 100 km, giving 17.5 kWh/100km. An all-electric version has 35 kWh battery capacity. Ford has an Airstream PHEV concept car powered by a hydrogen-electric hybrid drivetrain – the HySeries Drive. The lithium-ion battery pack drives the vehicle and a compact steady-state fuel cell system is a range extender – the fuel cell’s sole function is to recharge the Li-ion battery pack as needed, using 4.5 kg of hydrogen on board. It can also be mains charged. Porsche has produced 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid, as well as the Cayenne S Hybrid SUV with parallel full-hybrid drive, and the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass energy storage instead of a passenger seat. This was successful and was then developed into the mid-engine 918 RSR. The flywheel accumulator is an electric motor whose rotor rotates at up to 36,000 rpm to store rotation energy. Charging occurs when the two electric motors on the front axle reverse their function during braking processes and operate as generators. At the push of a button, the driver is able to call up the energy stored in the charged flywheel accumulator and use it during acceleration or overtaking. The flywheel is braked electromagnetically in this case in order to additionally supply up to 2 x 75 kW, from its kinetic energy to the two electric motors on the front axle. The Spyder has a powerful V8 engine as well as electric motors on the front and rear axles with overall mechanical output of 160 kW. Power is transmitted to the wheels by a seven-speed transmission that feeds the power of the electric drive system to the rear axle. The front-wheel electric drive powers the wheels through a fixed transmission ratio. It has a fluid-cooled lithium-ion battery and uses regenerative braking. The driver can choose among four different running modes: The E-Drive mode is for running the car under electric power alone, with a range of up to 25 km. In the Hybrid mode, it uses both the electric motors and the IC engine as a function of driving conditions and requirements, offering a range from particularly fuel-efficient all the way to extra-powerful. The Sport Hybrid mode also uses both drive systems, but with the focus on performance. Most of the drive power goes to the rear wheels. In the Race Hybrid mode the drive systems are focused on pure performance, running at the limit to their power and dynamic output. With the battery sufficiently charged, a push-to-pass button feeds in additional electrical power (E-Boost), when overtaking. The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid has two 60 kW electric motors on the front transaxle supplementing the four-litre rear engine. A flywheel stores energy from regenerative braking and supplies it for brief acceleration. Jaguar has the C-X75 hybrid with two small gas turbines (each 35 kg) to charge the batteries. Four 145 kW electric motors at each wheel drive the 1350 kg vehicle up to 330 km/h, with total torque of 1600 Nm. It has an electric-only range of 110 km, but a 60-litre fuel tank. Peugeot's RCZ hybrid has a 1.6-litre diesel engine driving the front wheels and a 27 kW electric motor driving the rear wheels. It has regenerative braking to charge a high-voltage battery pack of unspecified capacity. It may be marketed from early 2011. Mazda's Tribute hybrid is a more conventional full hybrid SUV with nickel hydride battery and 2.3 litre petrol engine. Mazda's Premacy hydrogen RE people mover has a lithium ion battery pack and a hydrogen-fuelled rotary engine. It appears to be a full parallel hybrid. Commercial leasing is envisaged. In 2005 DaimlerChrysler brought out a PHEV Mercedes Sprinter van prototype, with 107 kW (143 bhp) internal combustion engine and 90 kW (120 bhp) electric motor, its batteries giving it a 30 km electric range. This may lead to a commercial version with the technology. Volkswagen in 2009 unveiled its Eup! commuter EV with production model expected in 2013. It has 18 kWh of lithium-ion batteries (mass 240 kg of total 1085 kg) giving an electric range of 130 km. A US version will be bigger and have 200 km range. It can get 80% charge in an hour or full charge in 5 hours from 230-volt system. It uses Toshiba's SCIB (Super Charge Ion Battery) technology which is resistant to short circuits. Solar panels on the roof run ancillary systems. The Audi A1 e-tron is a PHEV with a small Wankel motor simply to top up the battery. The single electric motor delivers 75 kW peak power or 45 kW continuous to the front wheels. The 380 volt lithium-ion battery has a nominal energy content of 12 kWh giving an all-electric range of 50 km, and weighs less than 150 kg. A fully depleted battery can be recharged in approximately three hours from a 380 volt grid. It has regenerative braking. The 250cc motor drives a 15 kW generator at constant 5000 rpm, and the whole charging set up weighs only 70 kg and is barely audible. The vehicle mass is 1190 kg and overall range is 200 km (with 12-litre fuel tank). The Lotus Evora PHEV has two 152 kW electric motors driving each of the rear wheels independently via a single speed geartrain, integrated into a common transmission housing. A 17 kWh lithium polymer battery pack is centrally-mounted and can be charged from domestic supply overnight. It gives 55 km range. A 35 kW 1.2 litre three-cylinder IC motor drives a generator to charge the battery and give range extension. The range extension pack weighs only 85 kg. Lotus says that this is an optimum compromise between large battery with mass and cost implications, and greater reliance on IC motor (as in Prius). The luxury Fisker Karma PHEV sports sedan built in Finland, with 2450 produced 2011-12, claimed an 80 km range on 20 kWh lithium-ion battery before the two-litre IC motor kicked in with 175 kW generator. It was a series hybrid driven by twin 120 kW electric motors. Charging in said to be 4 to 8 hours. Mass is 2400 kg. Fisker Automotive Inc was preparing to produce the small mass-market rear-drive Atlantic (formerly Nina) in the USA, in Delaware, but this was abandoned. The Atlantic uses a 4-cylincer BMW engine to charge the batteries. The company was taken over in 2014 by Wanxiang America, a subsidiary of a Chinese parts manufacturer, and the new owner of Fisker’s battery supplier A123 systems. Production of the Karma was expected to resume. Volvo has the V60 diesel PHEV which is being deployed in collaboration with Vattenfall, the Swedish electric utility and is to be launched in 2012. It is an outcome of the V2 Plug-in-Hybrid Vehicle Partnership set up in 2007, and is a parallel hybrid. Its 12 kWh lithium-ion battery will be charged from a 10 amp wall socket in about five hours, as well as by regenerative braking, and gives an electric range of 50km. A 50 kW electric motor is supplemented by a 150 kW diesel motor. Three test cars based on Volvo V70 have been in operation. Peugeot Citroen planned to market a HYbrid4 PHEV diesel in 2012. EVs The Renault Fluence ZE has a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery powering a 70 kW synchronous motor and giving 185 km range. It is built in Turkey and is being sold in Israel, Denmark, UK, Spain, France and Germany from 2011 without any battery, this was being leased on 12-month mileage-based contract plans in the Better Place system. In Israel this includes the cost of electricity supplied at owners’ homes, public charging stations, or via automated battery switch stations. The 280 kg battery is positioned vertically at the rear and can be charged from a domestic 16-amp 230 volt socket, from roadside charging stations or using the Chameleon system designed for Zoe (below). Vehicle mass is 1600 kg. The Renault Zoe ZE was launched in 2012, based on its Twizy, with a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery powering a 65 kW synchronous motor and giving 100-210 km range (depending on temperature and other factors). It is built in France, and first deliveries were in December 2012. In France the Zoe costs €20,700 before applying a €7,000 tax incentive, but plus a monthly fee for the battery. The cost of leasing the battery for 36 months starts from €79/month for an annual distance travelled of 12,500 km and includes comprehensive breakdown assistance. In UK it costs £14,000 plus minimum £70 per month for the battery. It has a Chameleon charging system, allowing recharge at any power level, from 30 minutes to nine hours. Mitsubishi has developed the i-MiEV with 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack under the floor giving it a range of 160 km (at 18 kW power instead of the full 47 kW), hence 10 km/kWh. A 47 kW synchronous motor sits in front of the rear axle. It has regenerative braking. It recharges from 240 volts in 7 hours (through a 15 amp household plug), but can also take 80% charge in 35 mins. Mass is 1100 kg. It is now being marketed in RH drive markets Under a September 2009 agreement the i-MiEV will be supplied to Peugeot Citroen for marketing in Europe from late 2010, as the Peugot iOn and Citroen C-zero. In 2010 Daimler and China’s BYD formed a 50:50 joint venture: Shenzen BYD Daimler New Technology Co Ltd (BDNT), and in 2014 it announced the 5-seater Denza EV , using the B-class Mercedes platform, to go on sale from September at CNY 369,000, or CNY 120,000 less with government subsidies. The plant will have a capacity of 40,000 cars per year. It has a 47.5 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery pack driving a 86 kW motor (peak, 68 kW rated) giving a speed of 150 km/h, up to 290 Nm torque and a range of 253 km at 17.2 kWh/100 km (or 18.9 kWh/100 km with charging losses). It is evidently part based on the BYD e6, and over 100 have had two years of road testing in China. The BYD e6 has a 48 kWh lithium-ion iron phosphate battery giving it a range of 240-300 km and a battery life of 2000 cycles. It consumes 21.5 kWh/100 km in taxi service, and can be recharged in 30 minutes. There are four different power combinations for the e6: 75 kW, 75+40 kW, 160 kW and 160+40 kW. The two-motor options are 4WD. A fleet of 45 e6 taxis was being trialed in Hong Kong during 2013, and 50 in London, UK. A similar and successful trial in Shenzen in 2010 resulted in 800 e6 taxis being commissioned there. The Shenzen police use 500 BYD e6 vehicles. Mass is 2020 kg. The US version is to have a 60 kWh battery pack and a 160 kW motor. BYD is backed in the USA by Berkshire Hathaway. BYD electric buses are operating in Holland. In Tokyo the first three Nissan EV taxis undertook a 90-day trial in 2010, promoted by California-based Better Place, which was focused on infrastructure rather than vehicles. Rather than recharging the actual vehicles, the entire battery pack was swapped in about one minute, since the taxis needed to travel an average of 360 km during a 10-hour day. The Japanese government supported the Tokyo trial to establish the practicality of converting the city's 60,000 taxis to EV, eliminating a billion tonnes of vehicle CO2 emissions annually, and requiring 300 battery-swap stations. Renault was building 100,000 switchable battery vehicles for Better Place's first full-scale deployments in Israel in 2012, followed by Denmark. The Renault-Nissan-Better Place partnership was non-exclusive, both sides seeking to make their systems and batteries available to multiple customers and users. Better Place also signed a technology development agreement with China's Chery Automobile Co, the biggest independent carmaker in China. However, in May 2013 Better Place filed for liquidation. The Renault Fluence ZE was the main car using the battery swap system for its 22 kWh lithium-ion battery. Tanfield subsidiary Smith Electric Vehicles is the world’s largest manufacturer of road-going commercial electric vehicles. In the UK Smith has marketed the Ampere van, powered by a 50 kW motor from a 24 kWh lithium-ion iron phosphate battery pack. It claims 160 km range on a single charge with 800 kg payload, and weighs 1520 kg (tare). This appears to have been replaced by the Edison truck/van/coach on a Ford Transit chassis with payload 700-2300 kg in a variety of configurations for non-US markets. It has a 90 kW motor with 36-51 kWh lithium-ion iron phosphate battery pack giving range of 90 to 180 km and claims to be the world best-selling light commercial EV. In the USA Smith produces the Newton truck with 2.8 to 7 tonnes payload and varied wheelbases. This is powered by a 120 kW motor with 80-120 kWh lithium-ion iron phosphate battery pack and has a range of 50 to 240 km. The first US models were delivered in mid 2009. The range of both Edison and Newton depends on size of battery pack and driving conditions, recharge is 6-8 hours, and top speed of both is 80 km/h. The Tata Indica Vista EV has a 26.5 kWh super-polymer lithium-ion battery pack and 50 kW motor giving 160 km range. Its mass is 1300 kg and it has a permanent magnet synchronous motor and drive to front wheels. It is being leased on a trial basis at £190 per month as part of the Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstration (CABLED) plan in UK. It charges from a standard 13-amp UK power socket in eight hours. Daimler has had Smart EVs on test in London, and from March 2011 on a trial basis 40 were available on lease for £260 per month plus £780 upfront. They have a 15 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery pack with 30 kW permanent-magnet DC motor driving the rear wheels and giving a range of 135 km. They are part of the Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstration (CABLED) plan in UK. It charges from a standard 13-amp UK power socket in 8 hours. BMW has developed the Mini-E. It has a 35 kWh lithium ion battery pack taking up the back seat area and weighing 260kg. It can be charged in 8-10 hours from a household wall socket (presumably at 16 amps on a 240 volt system, 35 amps on 110 volts) or in two hours with special fittings. A 150 kW induction motor gives the 1.5 tonne car a claimed range of 250 km, hence almost 15 kWh/100km. It leased 600 of these to drivers in Germany, UK and USA. A University of Delaware test EV based on a Toyota Scion can run for some 200 km on a two-hour 240 volt charge or overnight 120 volt charge. The annual fuel cost of driving 400 km per week with off-peak charging is estimated at about $150, compared with $2500 for equivalent petrol-power. It also has vehicle to grid (V2G) capacity. In mid-2010 Mercedes announced its SLS AMGE-Cell EV car. Traction is provided by four synchronous electric motors with a combined peak output of 392 kW and a maximum torque of 880 Nm. The four compact electric motors each achieve a maximum rpm of 12,000 rpm and are positioned near the wheels so that, compared with wheel-hub motors, the unsprung masses are substantially reduced. It has a liquid-cooled high-voltage (400 volt) lithium-ion battery featuring a modular design with an energy content of 48 kWh (3 x 16 kWh) and a capacity of 40 amp-hours. Mercedes early in 2009 announced its Concept BlueZERO E-cell car with 35 kWh lithium-ion battery capacity and a range of 200 km. The compact electric motor develops 100 kW peak (70 kW sustained) power and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. Early in 2009 Ford announced four new small EVs being developed with Magna on the Focus and Fusion platforms, to be on the market by 2012. The test vehicles are powered by a 100 kW three-phase AC motor which drives through a single speed gearbox. A 23 kWh lithium-ion battery pack gives a range of 130km and can be charged from a standard 220 volt socket in six hours or 110-volt in 12 hours. The Norwegian Think (formerly Pivo) once owned by Ford has its Think City EV with 30 kW three-phase motor, 160 km range, and sodium batteries standard with lithium-ion as option. Think quotes 9.5 hours recharge from 230 volts at 14 amps for 80% recharge. Mass is 1.04 tonnes including 260 kg battery pack. However, in 2012 the company was bankrupt after failing in introducing the Think City EV to USA at $42,000. It was apparently bought by Russian interests involved with the car's lithium-ion batteries. In the UK, the company which makes London's black cabs planned to develop an electric-powered version, which it was promoting as a "zero-emission urban taxi" designed for congested urban areas. Manganese Bronze signed an agreement with Tanfield, to develop a battery-powered version of its TX4 London cab – the TX4E. Tanfield subsidiary Smith Electric Vehicles is the world’s largest manufacturer of road-going commercial electric vehicles. Tanfield was to deliver an initial five of these in 2011 under an agreement with the UK Technology Strategy Board for the Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstration (CABLED) project, but this, over 2009 to mid 2012, did not use one among its 110 vehicles, and Manganese Bronze went into administration in October 2012. Zhejiang Geely Holdings, which owned 20%, took over the balance in 2013. A Shanghai-based joint venture (Geely 52%) was set up to produce the TX4 in China from 2008, with Geely marketing them outside UK as Englon TX4, then developing it to the Englon TXN. Geely UK Ltd assembles the cabs in UK. Five hydrogen fuel cell prototypes of the TX4 were operated in 2012 in London, but nothing more has been heard of the electric cab project since 2008. The new TX4E cab was designed to replace many of London's 20,000 licensed cabs. It would have a top speed of 80 km/hr and a range of 200 km on one battery charge. It would be powered by an advanced electric drive train and an iron phosphate lithium-ion battery pack. The technology was to be Tanfield/ Smith's well-proven all-electric system, recharged off-peak in 6 to 8 hours, and capable of rapid top-up in an hour. Running costs were expected to be well under half those of the present TX4 diesel version. Volkswagen produced a diesel-electric XLI concept car, a narrow two-seater (fore & aft) with 10 kW electric motor assisting an 800 cc 35 kW diesel engine giving 1.38 litres/100km. This then evolved into the 147 kW XL Sport with a 1200 cc V-twin rear-mounted motorcycle engine and no electric power. Mass is 890 kg. Peugeot Citroen have the C1 ev'le which claims to be the first UK four-seater production EV. It has a 30 kW motor and a lithium-ion battery pack which recharges in 7 hours from 13 amp socket, giving the 900 kg vehicle a 110 km range. Main Sources: Romm J.J. & Frank A.F. 2006, Hybrid Vehicles Gain Traction, Scientific American April 2006. Economist Technology Quarterly, 10/6/06. Brown, Russell 2006, Critical Paths to a Post-Petroleum Age (ANL paper). Phil Jones & David Barber R. Hunwick, Plug in Vehicles presentation 16/10/07. OECD/IEA 2008, Energy Technology Perspectives. AAS 2009: Australia's Renewable Energy Future Royal Academy of Engineering, May 2010, Electric vehicles: charged with potential.	i don't know
Christine Lagarde emerged as a candidate to succeed 'DSK' as head of what organization following his 2011 arrest on rape charges?	IMF chief Strauss-Kahn Caught in "Honey Trap" Ian Traynor, UK Guardian, 2011-06-17: Hardline IMF forced Germany to guarantee Greek bailout Germany was forced to agree to bail out Greece for the second time in a year under strong pressure from the International Monetary Fund following the resignation last month of its head, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the Guardian has learned. Under its acting chief, the American John Lipsky [who has since been succeeded by Christine Lagarde], the IMF has taken a more hardline stance. The fund warned the Germans in recent weeks that it would withhold urgently needed funds and trigger a Greek sovereign default unless Berlin stopped delaying and pledged firmly that it would come to Greece's rescue. Senior officials and diplomats in Brussels confirmed that the IMF threat to pull the plug on its funding, in stark contrast to the more emollient line of Strauss-Kahn, had been defused because of a German climbdown. So now it's clear why the Americans set Strauss-Kahn up, busted him, and got him replaced as head of the IMF by their man John Lipsky, who has saved the banksters and rentier-capitalist bondholders from a loss by threatening to cause an immediate (as opposed to later) Greek sovereign debt default which would have spread to Spain, Portugal and Italy, eventually bringing the German banks down and wrecking both the German economy and the Euro. But all that has simply been delayed for awhile. Update 2011-08-24: DSK walks free On August 23, 2011, all charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn were dropped after prosecutors said they no longer trusted the hotel maid who accused him of attacking her in his luxury suite on May 14. Though evidence showed Strauss-Kahn had a sexual encounter with Nafissatou Diallo, prosecutors said the accuser was not credible because of lies she has told, including an earlier false rape claim. — Associated Press [page gone] Prosecutors also were concerned that the woman had mentioned Mr. Strauss-Kahn's wealth in a recorded conversation with an incarcerated friend, and that she had little explanation for tens of thousands of dollars other people had deposited in her bank account, a law enforcement official has said. — Globe & Mail Of all the many comments to Anne Daguerre's piece DSK walks, but Nicolas Sarkozy will run (in the UK Guardian's "Comment Is Free" section) only one person (SonnyPlaice, 23 August 2011 12:11PM) showed enough intelligence to understand that this was probably a frame-up. I am surprised (am I?) that so little attention has been paid to the possibility .. one would think the probability, the likelihood .. that all this might have been a frame-up. And indeed a frame-up which has direct and negative ramifications for us citizens of Europe. From what I understand, DSK in his professional life, as head of the IMF, took a relatively left-of-centre position on whether the finance industry or the taxpayer should shoulder the burden of the banking collapse — that is to say he was looking to enforce a greater contribution from Wall Street, the City etc. His arrest came just as the IMF and the European authorities were about to intervene in the Greek debt crisis (now the Spanish, Italian, global — whatever you fancy — debt crisis). One can presume that he would have tended towards greater (shorter?) haircuts for Greece's banker creditors. Whatever else about it all, his arrest has probably had a negative impact on Europe's taxpayers from a purely economic point of view. Therefore, one would think, there would be a handful of journalists somewhere building this perspective. But no .. instead a veritable torrent of comment on male/female sexual politics. Could it be that this feminist diatribe has effectively deflected investigation of other aspects of this case? Is the feminist rant the perfect cover for the shenanigans of the banks? Certainly, the dramatic events of the arrest seem suspiciously theatrical. One notes also how vocal Tim Geithner, he of the US Treasury (a man who believes the taxpayer is always subordinate to the banks) was in asserting that DSK couldn't stay at the IMF and how rapidly Lagarde, who trained in Washington, was installed in his place. There has been no denial, incidentally, that Geithner vetoed calls for 'haircuts' on Irish bank bondholders. I was also rather taken aback to discover just how closely tied in to the American establishment is Sarkozy — 'Sarko L'Americain' — whose stepfather was American CIA operative Frank Wisner and whose grandmother was Jackie Kennedy's aunt. It makes you think. In a classic "honey trap" the bait is an attractive woman. Does Nafissatou Diallo (pictured at right) seem to you an attractive woman? Does it seem likely to you that DSK would find this woman sexually interesting? It might be asked: "If this were a honey trap, why use a woman as unattractive as Diallo? Why not one of New York's sexy hookers?" Firstly, very few attractive women in New York work as maids at the Sofitel Hotel, so the possibilities were limited. Secondly, any woman would have to be stupid or desperate for money (the "tens of thousands of dollars" mentioned above?) to agree to be the bait in this case, where the target was the wealthy and powerful head of the IMF. But could it be that, since a woman was needed, they found such a woman in Diallo? Could it be that there was actually no sexual encounter at all? That the whole thing was simply a frame-up? The main evidence for a sexual encounter seems to be the claim that semen was found on the maid's clothes and that the DNA thereof was DSK's. Perhaps it was (or perhaps the lab report was faked), but since DSK is a known philanderer how difficult would it have been to obtain a sample of his semen from some high-class hooker shortly before this incident, and then to have placed this material on the maid's clothes? Some might think this far-fetched, but perhaps not, considering that the high-stakes goal of the exercise was to remove DSK as head of the IMF (he agreed to resign while he was incarcerated at Rikers, and, as he later admitted, "very scared") and to destroy his chances to succeed Sarkozy as France's next President. Those who claim that a philanderer is not fit to be a national leader should inform themselves about JFK's philandering . Update 2011-09-19: DSK admits a "moral failing" In an interview on France's TF1 television on September 18 DSK appeared to admit to a sexual encounter with the hotel maid Nafissatou Diallo, but insisted that the incident involved no violence or aggression — so why did Diallo lie about an attempted sexual assault? The question as to whether a honey trap was set up, despite the apparent lack of sexual attractiveness of Diallo, remains open. If there was then DSK obviously exercised poor judgement in allowing himself to succumb to whatever temptation Diallo was able to manifest. In the interview DSK ruled himself out of the running for the French presidential election (set for April/May 2012). It now seems unlikely that he will claim he was set up, even if he believes he was (since this would be seen as an attempt to exonerate himself), and his admission of "moral failure" was necessary to appease those who feel inclined to condemn him. But (according to the Financial Times ) 22% of French voters want him to announce his candidacy for the presidential election. The French socialists could, if they were not risk-averse, nominate him as their presidential candidate and the French people could elect him as President. That would be their best way of saying "Fuck you!" both to Sarkozy and to any Americans who may have set DSK up. Update 2011-11-27: The Epstein Report on DSK An article by Edward Jay Epstein entitled "What Really Happened to Strauss-Kahn?", published in the New York Review of Books, December 22, 2011, is a forensic report on the events at the Sofitel Hotel in New York on May 14, 2011. According to an article in the UK Telegraph by Philip Sherwell, Epstein's report detailed the strange behaviour, reportedly captured on surveillance cameras less than two minutes after police were called, of the Sofitel's chief engineer, who was closely involved in the hotel's immediate response to the incident, and another unidentified man who had also been with the maid after she reported an attack. They were seen exchanging high-fives, clapping hands and doing "what looks like a dance of celebration that lasts for three minutes", he said. He also noted that as the drama was unfolding at the Sofitel, the head of security for Accor Group [which owns the Sofitel chain of hotels], René-Georges Querry, was arriving at a football match in Paris to sit in the box of Mr Sarkozy. Mr Querry has since said that he heard nothing about what was happening in New York until four hours later. Another senior Accor security official on duty in Paris that weekend has been suspended after sending a subsequent email claiming credit for "bringing down" Mr Strauss-Kahn, although he later said that the message was a joke to a friend.	International Monetary Fund
What, mainly, is the 'lava' in a conventional lava lamp?	Dominique Strauss-Kahn – Former IMF Head’s Hedge Fund Goes Bankrupt After Partner Suicide, Fraud (ZeroHedge, Nov 6, 2014): It there is a better anecdote for everything the IMF stands for than the hedge fund of its former head, disgraced Dominique Strauss-Khan, going broke days after his partner, Thierry Leyne, 49, commits suicide in Tel Aviv under mysterious circumstances as reported previously, and subsequent revelations exposing at least one instance of fraud at the financial firm, we have yet to hear it. former International Monetary Fund President Dominique Strauss-Kahn seen here at a film festival in France in September: EPA And while the tragic story of Thierry Leyne’s untimely has been extensively circulated, what may be less known is that DSK’s hedge fund may have imploded after a close encounter with a CYNK-like attempt to corner an illiquid company which however, blew up spectacularly in his face. The WSJ reported : Continue reading » – Operation Sarkozy : how the CIA placed one of its agents at the presidency of the French Republic (Voltairenet, July 26, 2008): Tired of the overextended presidencies of François Mitterrand and Jacques Chirac, the French elected Nicolas Sarkozy counting on his energy to revitalize their country. They were hoping for a break with years of no-change and ideologies of the past. What they got instead was a break with the very principles which founded the French nation, and have been shocked by this “hyper-president”, seizing every day a new dossier, attracting towards him the right and the left wing, and tearing apart all points of reference to the point of creating a total confusion. Like children who have just made a boo-boo, the French are too busy trying to find excuses for themselves to admit the magnitude of the damages and of their naiveté, and they refuse all the more to see who Nicolas Sarkozy really is, that they realize they should have known since a long time who he was. Continue reading » – Strauss-Kahn questioned in prostitution case (Wall Street Journal, Feb. 22, 2012): PARIS — Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was being held for questioning Tuesday by French police investigating a suspected hotel prostitution ring. Strauss-Kahn, a one-time French presidential hopeful whose chances were derailed by a sexual assault accusation, arrived at the police station in the northern city of Lille for a pre-arranged morning appointment and was still there in the late afternoon. Police are probing a suspected prostitution ring in France and neighboring Belgium that has implicated police and other officials. They have questioned prostitutes who said they had sex with Strauss-Kahn during 2010 and 2011 at a luxury hotel in Paris, a restaurant in the French capital and also in Washington, D.C. French law permits police to question Strauss-Kahn for 48 hours, and then for another 48 hours with a judge’s approval. Strauss-Kahn lived in the U.S. capital while he was head of the IMF before resigning his position in May after he was charged by New York police with making a hotel maid perform oral sex. The charges were later dropped. Two men with ties to Strauss-Kahn have been put under preliminary investigation in France on charges including organizing a prostitution ring and misuse of corporate funds. Strauss-Kahn’s name surfaced in the investigation last fall and his lawyer has asked that Strauss-Kahn be allowed to tell his side of the story. One of Strauss-Kahn’s lawyers has said that the former French presidential hopeful never knew that the women at orgies he attended were prostitutes. Global News , Society 1 Comment » French socialist’s career in question following dramatic arrest at JFK airport and furore over lifestyle Dominique Strauss-Kahn was taken off an Air France flight at JFK airport, having been accused of a sex attack on a hotel maid. Photograph: Larry Downing/Reuters Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund and the man French Socialists hope will be the next occupant of the Elysée Palace, was arrested at JFK airport in New York on Saturday afternoon accused of a sex attack on a Times Square hotel maid earlier in the day. He was taken off an Air France flight by officers from the Port Authority of New York and turned over to Manhattan police, according to a spokesman from the agency. Plainclothes officers boarded the flight at 4.45pm, moments before take-off, and took the 62-year-old out of the first-class cabin and into custody. He had been due to meet German chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday. “It was 10 minutes before its scheduled departure,” said John Kelly, a Port Authority spokesman. Port Authority officers were acting on information from the New York Police Department, whose detectives had been investigating a brutal alleged attack on a woman employee at the Sofitel New York on West 44th Street in the heart of the city’s theatre district. The 32-year-old woman told police that she entered Strauss-Kahn’s room at about 1pm on Saturday and he emerged from the bedroom naked, threw her down and tried to sexually assault her, NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said. She broke free and escaped the room and told hotel staff what had happened who called the police. When New York City police detectives arrived moments later, Strauss-Kahn had already left the hotel, leaving behind his mobile phone and other personal items. “It looked like he got out of there in a hurry,” Browne added. Economy , Global News No Comments » LONDON (Reuters) – World Bank chief Robert Zoellick urged big economies on Friday to modernise the global monetary system to be able to handle multiple major currencies. In a guest column for the Financial Times, Zoellick said China’s yuan should be given a bigger role within a restructured system, echoing remarks made last week by the head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Many officials support the idea in principle of the yuan becoming part of the Special Drawing Rights (SDR), a basket of currencies administered by the IMF, but say that is unlikely to happen unless it becomes fully convertible. “The U.S. dollar will remain the predominant reserve currency (ROFL!), but over time the world economy will need to manage a system of multiple major currencies,” Zoellick wrote ahead of Friday’s meeting in Paris of finance chiefs from the Group of 20 rich and developing nations. Economy , Global News , Politics No Comments » European leaders meet in Brussels today amid growing fears that Spain, Europe’s fifth-largest economy, is preparing to ask for a bailout which would dwarf the €110bn (£90bn) rescue plan for Greece. The Spanish government yesterday dismissed reports that it was already in discussions with the European Commission, International Monetary Fund and the US Treasury for a rescue package worth up to €250bn. Officials in Madrid, Brussels and Paris were forced to deny that a Spanish bailout – which would take the European debt and euro crisis into a potentially dangerous new phase – was on the Brussels summit agenda. “Spain is a country that is solvent, solid and strong, with international credibility,” said its Prime Minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. The European Commission spokesman said: “I can firmly deny [that a Spanish rescue is under discussion]. I can say that that story is rubbish.” (Sure!) Brussels diplomats have been at pains to send out feel-good signals ahead of a summit in which Europe’s leaders are supposed to take the first steps towards more disciplined and co-ordinated, control of national finances. Those reforms are meant to restore confidence in the euro and underpin the €750m EU and IMF safety-net, created last month for euroland countries that lose the confidence of the financial markets. However, it is proving hard to shake off persistent market fears about Spain, which, if it needed a lifeline, would swallow up a large part of the emergency fund. Worryingly for the EU, the doubts about Spain – whether real or driven by speculation – are eerily similar to the gradual seeping away of confidence that sent Greece into a financial death spiral in March and April. The Spanish government’s cost of borrowing hit a new record yesterday. The interest rate gap, or spread, between 10-year Spanish bonds and their German equivalents, rose by more than 0.10 of a point to 2.23 percentage points. A senior Spanish banker, Francisco Gonzalez, chairman of the BBVA financial services group, confirmed that foreign private banks were now refusing to provide liquidity to their Spanish counterparts. “Financial markets have withdrawn their confidence in our country,” he said. “For most Spanish companies and entities, international capital markets are closed.” As a result, the European Central Bank is said to have provided record amounts of liquidity to Spanish banks in recent days. The closure of bank-to-bank credit to Spanish institutions recalls to some market commentators the ripple of crisis through the global financial system after the fall of Lehman Brothers in the Autumn of 2008. Continue reading » IMF’s Strauss-Kahn suggests IMF may one day provide global reserve asset Dominique Strauss-Kahn Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, suggested Friday the organization might one day be called on to provide countries with a global reserve currency that would serve as an alternative to the U.S. dollar. “That day has not yet come, but I think it is intellectually healthy to explore these kinds of ideas now,” he said in a speech on the future mandate of the 186-nation Washington-based lending organization. Strauss-Kahn said such an asset could be similar to but distinctly different from the IMF’s special drawing rights, or SDRs, the accounting unit that countries use to hold funds within the IMF. It is based on a basket of major currencies. Continue reading » Economy , Politics No Comments » Dominique Strauss-Kahn The public will not bail out the financial services sector for a second time if another global crisis blows up in four or five years time, the managing-director of the International Monetary Fund warned this morning. Dominique Strauss-Kahn told the CBI annual conference of business leaders that another huge call on public finances by the financial services sector would not be tolerated by the “man in the street” and could even threaten democracy. “Most advanced economies will not accept any more [bailouts]…The political reaction will be very strong, putting some democracies at risk,” he told delegates. “I do believe that the financial sector needs to contribute both to the costs of the financial crisis and to reduce recourse to public funds in the future,” he said. Mr Strauss-Kahn said that imposing high capital ratio requirements on banks was one price the financial services sector must pay to prevent the threat of further multi-billion dollar bailouts. Economy , Politics No Comments » IMF chief sees basket currency eventually displacing dollar BEIJING — The imperative of greater global currency stability means the world can no longer rely, as it has done since the end of the gold standard, on a currency issued by a single country, the head of the IMF said on Tuesday. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, restated his view that a new global currency might evolve out of the Special Drawing Right, the Fund’s in-house unit of account. “That probably has to be a basket,” Strauss-Kahn said of the eventual replacement for the dollar. “In a globalised world there is no domestic solution,” he told a forum. Speaking later at a news conference, Strauss-Kahn reiterated the message that has been a constant refrain during his visit — that China needs a stronger yuan as part of a package of policies to help rebalance its economy by promoting domestic demand. “For us, because it just is consistent with the new economic policy in China, the sooner the better. How fast? It will take time. It is not something which will change in one step overnight,” Strauss-Kahn said. China has kept the yuan, also known as the renminbi (RMB), pegged around 6.83 per dollar since July 2008, following a 21% rise over the previous three years, to help its exporters weather the global economic crisis. – Jan. 26, 2009: Gordon Brown sees ‘New World Order’ after crisis (AFP) IMF approves $13bn gold sale to aid poor states The International Monetary Fund has approved a sale of 403 metric tonnes of gold reserves, in a move likely to raise $13bn (£8bn) of cash to replenish its coffers for lending to low-income countries hit by the global economic downturn. The sale amounts to roughly an eighth of the institution’s stockpile of the precious metal and comes as gold prices hit record highs, boosted by investors seeking safety away from volatile stock markets. Dominque Strauss-Kahn, the IMF’s managing director, said sales would be conducted in a “responsible and transparent manner that avoids disruption to the gold market”. Speaking after a meeting of the IMF’s executive committee, he said the initiative would “put the financing of the IMF on a sound long-term footing and enable us to step up much needed concessional lending to the poorest countries”. Among those pushing for the IMF to raise funds was Gordon Brown, who urged his counterparts to agree a sale at a meeting of G20 countries in London in April. Economy , Politics No Comments » A “second wave” of countries will fall victim to the economic crisis and face being bailed out by the International Monetary Fund, its chief warned at the G7 summit in Rome. Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s warning comes amid growing concern that at some point in the next year a major economy could have to seek support from the Fund. Mr Strauss-Kahn, who was yesterday attending the Group of Seven leading finance ministers’ meeting in Rome, said: “I expect a second wave of countries to come knocking.” Related article: IMF Says Advanced Economies Already in Depression (Bloomberg) The IMF managing director also said the rich world was now in the midst of a “deep recession”. It came as the G7 pledged to avoid slipping into protectionism and repeating the same political and economic mistakes as were made in the 1930s. Ministers also pledged to do more to support their banking systems, sparking speculation that a number of countries, including Germany and France, will unveil new bail-outs and possibly set up “bad banks” as they scramble to fight the crisis. Economy , Politics No Comments » Belarus has secured an emergency loan of $2.5bn (£1.74bn) from the International Monetary Fund. It becomes the sixth country after Iceland, Hungary, Ukraine, Latvia, and Pakistan to need a rescue since the crisis began. The ex-Soviet state – still run by strongman Alexander Lukashenko – has suffered a run on its foreign reserves as the economic downturn engulfs Eastern Europe. The country’s key exports are potash fertilizer and oil products, both hit hard by the commodity crash. The IMF’s chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, said the tough terms of the bail-out include “strict public-sector wage restraint” and cuts in state spending. Russia has pledged a further $2bn.# Economy , Politics No Comments » The International Monetary Fund may soon lack the money to bail out an ever growing list of countries crumbling across Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia, raising concerns that it will have to tap taxpayers in Western countries for a capital infusion or resort to the nuclear option of printing its own money. IMF’s work in countries such as Turkey is only just beginning The Fund is already close to committing a quarter of its $200bn (£130bn) reserve chest, with a loans to Iceland ($2bn), Ukraine ($16.5bn), and talks underway with Pakistan ($14.5bn), Hungary ($10bn), as well as Belarus and Serbia. Neil Schering, emerging market strategist at Capital Economics, said the IMF’s work in the great arc of countries from the Baltic states to Turkey is only just beginning. “When you tot up the countries across the region with external funding needs, you get to $500bn or $600bn very quickly, and that blows the IMF out of the water. The Fund may soon have to start calling on the West for additional funds,” he said. Brad Setser, an expert on capital flows at the Council for Foreign Relations, said Russia, Mexico, Brazil and India have together spent $75bn of their reserves defending their currencies this month, and South Korea is grappling with a serious banking crisis. “Right now the IMF is too small to meet the foreign currency liquidity needs of the larger emerging economies. We’re in a dangerous situation and there is the risk of extreme moves in the markets, as we have seen with the Brazilian real. I hope policy-makers understand how serious this is,” he said. The IMF, led by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has the power to raise money on the capital markets by issuing `AAA’ bonds under its own name. It has never resorted to this option, preferring to tap members states for deposits. The nuclear option is to print money by issuing Special Drawing Rights, in effect acting as if it were the world’s central bank. This was done briefly after the fall of the Soviet Union but has never been used as systematic tool of policy to head off a global financial crisis. “The IMF can in theory create liquidity like a central bank,” said an informed source. “There are a lot of ideas kicking around.” “Children will be suffering from malnutrition” … a UN peacekeeper with locals in Port-au-Prince, where hunger-provoked protests and looting have left six dead. Photo: AP THE poorest countries face starvation and civil unrest if global food prices keep rising, says the head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Hundreds of thousands of people would starve, he said in Washington. “Children will be suffering from malnutrition, with consequences for all their lives.” He predicted that rising food prices would push up the cost of imports for poor countries, leading to trade imbalances that might also affect developed nations. “It is not only a humanitarian question,” he said. Global food prices have risen sharply in recent months, driven by rising demand, poor weather and an increase in the area of land used to grow crops for biofuels. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation says 37 countries face food crisis. The president of the World Bank, Robert Zoellick, urged members on Sunday to provide $US500 million ($540 million) by May 1 to help alleviate the problem. Continue reading »	i don't know
A threat to air travel in 2011, Grimsvotn is a?	Grimsvotn Eruption 2011: Iceland Volcano Sends Plume 18,000 Feet In The Air (PHOTOS) \| The Huffington Post Grimsvotn Eruption 2011: Iceland Volcano Sends Plume 18,000 Feet In The Air (PHOTOS) 05/21/2011 08:59 pm ET \| Updated Jul 21, 2011 200 Dean Praetorius Director of Trends and Social Media, The Huffington Post Iceland's most active volcano has erupted , sending a plume of white ash 18,000 feet into the air. Grimsvotn's eruption, which was accompanied by small earthquakes, comes just one year after the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted , sending a cloud of ash over Europe that impeded air travel. According to the AP, a no-fly zone has been put into effect 120 nautical miles surrounding the location of this event. "The ash in Eyjafjallajokull was persistent or unremitting and fine-grained," Einarsson said. "The ash in Grimsvotn is more coarse and not as likely to cause danger as it falls to the ground faster and doesn't stay as long in the air as in the Eyjafjallajokull eruption." A plane from the Icelandic Coast Guard carrying experts from the University of Iceland will fly over the volcano and evaluate the situation. The volcano lies under the Vatnajokull glacier in southeast Iceland, according to the AP. The area is uninhabited. The map below gives a good idea of where the eruption happened in relation to the country and its capital, Reykjavik. Grimsvotn last erupted in 2004, and scientists have been expecting a new eruption for some time. You can see images of the enormous plume and previous eruptions below. 1	Volcanology of Iceland
Tamara Mellon co-founded (with the person after whom the company is named) what fashion label, sold for £500m in 2011?	Iceland Volcano Closes Country’s Four Main Airports - The New York Times The New York Times Europe \|Iceland Volcano Closes Airports Search Photo A cloud of smoke and ash over the Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland. Credit Agence France-Presse — Getty Images PARIS — Iceland ’s four international airports were closed to most flights on Sunday as the island nation’s most active volcano erupted for a second day, sending billows of ash 12 miles into the atmosphere, aviation and meteorological officials said. The prevailing winds were expected to blow the ash west all week, meteorologists said. Because of the wind and the weight of the ash particles, which will make them drop faster, officials did not expect a repeat of the widespread disruption of European air traffic in May and April of last year, when an eruption at another Icelandic volcano grounded more than 100,000 flights. But in a conference call with weather experts and officials responsible for European airspace, airlines were told that if the current weather patterns persisted, ash could reach northern Scotland by midday Tuesday and other parts of Britain as well as western France and northern Spain by Thursday or Friday, said a spokeswoman for Eurocontrol , the agency in Brussels that coordinates European air traffic. The eruptions at the volcano, Grimsvotn , which is beneath the Vatnajokull ice cap in southeast Iceland, are the first there since 2004. On Saturday, Iceland’s civil protection agency imposed a no-fly zone of about 140 miles around the volcano. Reykjavik-Keflavik International Airport shut down on Sunday morning, and the country’s three other international airports were closed to most commercial flights later in the day, said Hjordis Gudmundsdottir, a spokeswoman for Isavia , Iceland’s air navigation services provider. The Eyjafjallajokull volcano, one of the island’s largest, erupted in April 2010 and sent numerous bursts of ash into the atmosphere for weeks. The authorities in dozens of European countries moved quickly to ground airplanes in order to prevent damage to jet engines by the ash. But because it was unclear which ash density levels were safe for jets, the authorities were slow to reopen their airspace — resulting in the worst peacetime air travel disruption in history. A version of this article appears in print on May 23, 2011, on Page A9 of the New York edition with the headline: Iceland Volcano Closes Airports. Order Reprints \| Today's Paper \| Subscribe	i don't know
Manal al-Sherif was arrested in Saudi Arabia in 2011 for posting a protest video of herself doing what, which is effectively banned for women?	Saudi Arabia women drive cars in protest at ban - BBC News BBC News Saudi Arabia women drive cars in protest at ban 17 June 2011 Close share panel Media captionSaudi woman explains why she breaks the driving ban Women in Saudi Arabia have been openly driving cars in defiance of an official ban on female drivers in the ultra-conservative kingdom. The direct action has been organised on social network sites, where women have been posting images and videos of themselves behind the wheel. The Women2Drive Facebook page said the direct action would continue until a royal decree reversed the ban. Last month, a woman was arrested after uploading a video of herself driving. Manal al-Sherif was accused of "besmirching the kingdom's reputation abroad and stirring up public opinion", but was released after 10 days having promised not to drive again. Campaigners have not called for a mass protest - which would be illegal - but have asked women who have foreign driving licences to drive themselves as they go about their daily life. "All that we need is to run our errands without depending on drivers," said one woman in the first film posted in the early hours of Friday morning. The film showed the unnamed woman talking as she drove to a supermarket and parking. We can't move around without a male Maha al-Qahtani, Female driver "It is not out of love for driving or traffic or the experience. All this is about is that if I wanted to go to work, I can go. If I needed something I can go and get it. "I think that society is ready to welcome us." Another protester said she drove around the streets of Riyadh for 45 minutes "to make a point". "I took it directly to the streets of the capital," said Maha al-Qahtani, a computer specialist at the Ministry of Education. Religious fatwa On Twitter, Mrs Qahtani described the route she had taken around the city with her husband, saying: "I decided that the car for today is mine." Her husband said she was carrying her essential belongings with her and was "ready to go to prison without fear", AFP news agency reported. One woman who asked not to be named told the BBC driving was often considered to be "something really minor". Image caption The ban is one of a number of restrictions Saudi women face in daily life "It's not one of your major rights. But we tell them that even if you give us all the basic and big rights, that you are claiming are more important than driving, we can't enjoy practising those rights because the mobility is not there. "We can't move around without a male." The motoring ban is not enforced by law, but is a religious fatwa imposed by conservative Muslim clerics. It is one of a number of severe restrictions on women in the country. Supporters of the ban say it protects women and relieves them of the obligation to drive, while also preventing them from leaving home unescorted or travelling with an unrelated male. But the men and women behind the campaign - emboldened by uprisings across the Middle East and Arab world - say they hope the ban will be lifted and that other reforms will follow. Amnesty International has said the Saudi authorities "must stop treating women as second-class citizens" , describing the ban as "an immense barrier to their freedom of movement". The last mass protest against the ban took place in 1990, when a group of 47 women were arrested for driving and severely punished - many subsequently lost their jobs. The women were angered that female US soldiers based in the kingdom could drive freely while they could not.	Driving
What colour/color is used to describe a seared steak (of beef) - cooked very quickly and very rare, just one stage from being raw?	News \| منال مسعود الشريف Manal Alsharif منال مسعود الشريف Manal Alsharif مدونتي الرسمية My Official Blog القائمة Saudiwoman's Weblog A couple of weeks back an event page was created on Facebook calling on women to drive their cars on June 17th. The page was started by a group of individuals, one of whom was Manal Al Sharif. As news of the page got around, it caused a lot of controversy and more Facebook pages. The pages that were created are reflective of the different types of reaction such a call has caused in Saudis. One of the pages is a campaign for Saudi to whip women who drive on June 17th and another is simply an anti women driving campaign page. The former has over 1900 supporters and the latter has 2800 supporters. On top of that we have a sheikh Dr. Al Habdan who has made it his personal mission to make sure no woman drives in Saudi. He has called on the PVPV to… View original post 864 more words Share مشاركة معجب بهذه: أعجبني جاري التحميل ... Manal Al-Sharif: a driving force for change Manal Al-Sharif: a driving force for change Manal Al-Sharif is a 33-year-old Saudi activist who inspired a campaign for women’s rights when she defied the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia and was imprisoned for nine days for driving her car. A YouTube video featuring Al-Sharif driving brought her international exposure where she was selected as one of 2012’s Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and awarded the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent at the Oslo Freedom Forum. Al-Sharif was a participant in a panel discussion on social movements and women at the United Nations Social Forum of the Human Rights Council, which was held recently in Geneva. She discussed the impact of social media on Saudi citizens’ everyday life and how it has become a powerful tool in the women’s emancipation movement. “Social media has had a pivotal role in my work for women’s rights,” she says. “Without YouTube, Twitter and Facebook we would not have made it this far. In Saudi Arabia, there are no pulpits. There are no places to air your views. So, it’s amazing to have these tools.” Al-Sharif explains how an increasingly large part of the Saudi population is thirsty for news and eager to express their opinions on social media. According to the Dubai School of Government Arab Social Media Report, Saudis are the largest active users of Twitter in the Arab world with 393,000 active Twitter users. News reaches Saudi Twitter followers before it reaches the national press, says Al-Sharif, so it has become a vital tool to spark a movement. “So we said, let’s use it. Not only to voice our opinions, but to create change, to start campaigns, and to send out petitions. The local press would never publish our demands,” she says. “I was sent to jail because I used social media. You need to look at the reaction to see how powerful the impact is.” In 2011, Al-Sharif’s started a women’s right to drive campaign called Women2Drive in an effort to pressure the government into granting women the right to drive. She and her collaborators soon realized how powerful their voices and messages were as the international media picked up their story. Al-Sharif would like to see Saudi women realizing freedoms in all aspects of daily life. “A Saudi woman can’t make any decision in her life—study, work, marry, obtain a passport, and travel—without written permission from her legal male guardian, effectively treating her as a minor all her life,” she says. “For the religious establishment, this is like their last castle, so if they lose this castle, they lose their grip on women, on controlling women. For us, the status quo of women in Saudi Arabia—being controlled, being minors, being second-class citizens—is the key to change,” she claims. “The most important thing for us is that women are aware of their rights and that women themselves take action,” says Al-Sharif. She compares the individual Saudi women who bravely take action against a society where women have no voice, to small drops of water who in the end form a huge sea. “Never underestimate the powerful act of the individual,” she says. “When you combine all these individual acts together, it creates massive power, unstoppable and unbreakable power.” She is at a point of no return, she says, and the momentum cannot be wasted. “My hope is that we achieve full citizenship in Saudi Arabia—equality in education and job opportunities,” she says. “We should have a voice in political life and a voice in decision-making.” 11 January 2013 معجب بهذه: أعجبني جاري التحميل ... Saudiwoman's Weblog My Right to Dignity has published an open petition addressed to the King on the occasion of one year since the beginning of the June 17th women driving movement. The petition renews the request to lift the ban. You can sign it by going HERE. Below is a translation: To his majesty, the custodian of the two holy mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, may God save and bless him. Peace and God’s mercy and blessing be upon you, We address your majesty with thankfulness and gratitude for the utmost care that you have granted to Saudi women issues and the progressive steps that you have taken to involve women in the national development projects. These steps that you summarized in your historical speech on September 25th 2011 when you said, “We will not approve the marginalization of women.” This was followed by the two decrees concerning women membership on… View original post 860 more words Share مشاركة معجب بهذه: أعجبني جاري التحميل ... Women Who Rock the World: Activists Gather for Vital Voices Awards by Abigail Pesta Jun 7, 2012 3:27 PM EDT Firebrands from far-flung corners of the planet converge in D.C. for the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards. But one Saudi activist is forced to stay home amid death threats. By Abigail Pesta. Nobel Prize winner Tawakkol Karman started a revolution in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The Yemeni human-rights activist rallied a packed audience at the annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards to join her in a rousing chant to vanquish dictators. Award winners and presenters at the event in Washington. (Sharon Farmer) “One, two, three, four. Bashir, Assad out the door,” she said in reference to the leaders of Sudan and Syria. “Five, six, seven, eight. Stop the killing, stop the hate.” The crowd of 2,000 at the Kennedy Center Opera House joined in—somewhat tentatively at first, then more forcefully as Karman kept chanting. Organizers of the event, hosted by the nonprofit group Vital Voices , which trains women leaders around the world, said afterward at the dinner that they had no idea the rallying cry was on Karman’s agenda. It’s just what happens when you bring together some of the planet’s most powerful voices for peace and human rights. Karman, who won the Nobel Prize this past fall for her fight for freedom of the press and human rights in Yemen, joined four outspoken activists from across the Middle East onstage: Libyan human-rights lawyer Salwa Bugaighis, Yemeni journalist Shatha Al-Harazi, Tunisian blogger Amira Yahyaoui, and Egyptian women’s rights activist Marianne Ibrahim. All have put themselves in harm’s way through their work, with journalist Al-Harazi receiving death threats after suggesting to Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh at a face-to-face meeting that he resign. The four women shared the Global Trailblazer Award. A fifth recipient of the award, Manal Alsharif—who caused an uproar in her native Saudi Arabia last year by posting a YouTube video of herself driving a car, in a country where women are famously forbidden to drive—could not attend. Alsharif told organizers of the event that she felt it would be too dangerous for her to do so, as she had received death threats for her activism. Credited with igniting the women’s-right-to-drive movement in her country, Alsharif was profiled by Newsweek this past spring in its “150 Fearless Women” portfolio. Newsweek & The Daily Beast’s Abigail Pesta interviews Alyse Nelson. In another poignant moment, Chelsea Clinton described the significance of the Fern Holland Award, named for a young Oklahoma woman who went to Iraq in 2003 with the Coalition Provisional Authority to support the transitional government. In 2004, Holland was shot dead at age 34, in a car in Karbala, along with American press officer Robert Zangas and Iraqi translator Salwa Ourmashi. Clinton spoke with poise and also a sprinkling of humor, drawing a laugh when she said her mother wants to make the world a better place for the next generation of women—including the grandchildren she hopes to have, soon. Clinton and Holland’s sister, Viola Holland-Christianson, presented the Fern Holland Award to a death-defying Pakistani filmmaker named Samar Minallah Khan. Through her documentary films, Khan tells the stories that the militants and tribal elders would rather keep silent—such as the stories of young girls given away as domestic slaves to settle family disputes. Hillary Clinton couldn’t make the event, for the first time in 11 years, as she was on a State Department trip to Turkey, but greeted guests onscreen. She and Madeleine Albright had inspired the nonprofit Vital Voices in 2000, after launching a government initiative in 1997 called the Vital Voices Democracy Initiative, aimed at advancing women’s economic and political roles. Chelsea Clinton drew a laugh when she said her mother wants to make the world a better place for the next generation of women—including the grandchildren she hopes to have, soon. The Human Rights Award, presented by fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, went to Rosana Schaack, the founder of a group in Liberia that works to rehabilitate thousands of former girl soldiers. The group, called Touching Humanity in Need of Kindness, recently expanded to help survivors of rape and women displaced by the country’s long-running civil war, which ended in 2003. Related Stories Oslo Freedom Forum: The Davos For Do-Gooding Dissidents May 11, 2012 4:07 PM EDT High-profile summits aren’t just for glitzy politicians and jetsetters anymore. Activists, journalists, artists and dissidents meet in Oslo to share revolutionary ideas. The Economist has described the Oslo Freedom Forum, now in its fourth year, as being on its way to becoming the Davos of human rights. But that’s not quite right. Davos is an annual European conference where the well-to-do meet to do good. The Oslo Freedom Forum, on the other hand, is a European conference of do-gooders conspiring to stir up trouble. There is perhaps no better example than Manal al-Sharif, one of three winners this year of the forum’s Vaclav Havel prize for Creative Dissent. Last year al-Sharif, an information security specialist from Saudi Arabia, decided to go for a drive in her home town of Khobar, Saudi Arabia, where driving is illegal for women . She recorded herself and posted the video to the Internet. It became a YouTube sensation and also changed her life. “My colleagues have called me a traitor to my managers at my job,” she told me in an interview. “I have received death threats, rape threats, anonymous people go to my family and tell my parents, ‘Your daughter is a traitor.’” The Freedom Forum is the brainchild of a Venezuelan named Thor Halvorssen , a 36-year-old filmmaker whose preppy good looks make him appear more like a J-Crew model than a hardened activist. In an interview he said he was inspired to create a human-rights organization on August 15, 2004. That was the day his mother was shot by Venezuelan security forces while demonstrating in Caracas. She and others were urging former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who was observing a referendum on the rule of Hugo Chavez, to consider more evidence of voter fraud. “The existing human rights institutions—Amnesty and Human Rights Watch—were not addressing a deteriorating situation; they were hopelessly absent, so why not create a new group?” Halvorssen said. That new group became the Human Rights Foundation, which in 2009 launched the first Oslo Freedom Forum. Women’s rights activist Manal al-Sharif was one of three winners this year of the Oslo Freedom Forum’s Vaclav Havel prize for Creative Dissent. (Jemal Countess) At first Halvorssen said he wanted the forum to be a place where the heroes of the Cold War era, men like Nelson Mandela, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Vaclav Havel and Elie Weisel, could deliver a “final lecture.” Havel appeared at the conference before he died. Weisel gave the inaugural address to the group. Halvorssen chose Oslo for the forum because it was neutral ground. “Norway is a country that has never invaded another,” he said. “Bringing international delegates here, what are their governments going to say, ‘You are taking orders from the Norwegian empire’?” Norwegians have mixed feelings about the forum. On the first day of this year’s conference, the Marxist Newspaper, KlasseKampen (Class Struggle), ran a negative article on its front page, essentially saying it was empty pageantry. The Norwegian foreign ministry, however, donated around $80,000 to the conference this year. “As I see it, this conference lifts the cases of individuals,” says Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway’s foreign minister. “This gives them a chance to testify on the world stage.” The Freedom Forum has evolved since 2009. This year it featured a talk from Somaly Mam, a Cambodian former sex slave who is now a leading abolitionist crusading against the practice in her home country. Pyotr Verzilov, a Russian activist, presented videos of his wife’s punk rock group, “Pussy Riot,” and their impromptu protests in Red Square and near well-known Moscow landmarks. (Full disclosure: I participated in a panel discussion with Verzilov on the state of the Russian opposition in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.) Not all of the presentations were hits with the audience. The actress Julia Ormond gave a rambling speech on human slavery and the global supply chain for manufacturing. She ended her speech by singing a “Amazing Grace” a cappella. At a breakfast roundtable session sponsored by a California-based charity, Humanity United, a former British diplomat named Carne Ross proposed ending nearly all secrecy in Western diplomacy. I would share more details of that talk, but Ross asked that his remarks be off the record. The real action, however, happens in the times between the formal talks and panels. This year a group of Arab writers and editors at the conference came together to discuss a new kind of platform to defend secularism. Amir Ahmad Nasr, a Sudanese blogger, described the project as a “hub to self organize.” The idea for a website and publication has been percolating with Nasser Wedaddy, a Mauritanian American, and Ahmed Benchemsi , a Moroccan publisher and editor who founded an iconic Arabic news magazine in his home country that eventually had to close after the country’s king led a boycott against it. The working title of the effort is “Free Arabs.” Wedaddy told me Charter 77, the movement founded during the Cold War by Havel for anti-authoritarian dissidents, was one inspiration. “The Berlin wall fell in 1989, we are still waiting for our walls to fall,” he said. The news that Havel is inspiring a new generation of Arab liberals pleases Halvorssen. “It exceeds our expectations,” he said. A Weekend of Fearless Women: Tina Brown on Women in the World Summit by Tina Brown Mar 12, 2012 5:45 AM EDT From top girl crush Christine Lagarde on ‘Lehman Sisters’ to Meryl Streep riveted backstage and Hillary Clinton’s embrace of Burmese activist Zin Mar Aung, Tina Brown shares her favorite moments from the third Women in the World summit. Something wonderful happened at this year’s third Women in the World Summit . It really was not just a summit, but a happening that brought out the very best in everyone on stage and off, at the Lincoln Center and at the United Nations, where my summit cohost Diane von Furstenberg presented the DVF awards to such women of courage as Jaycee Dugard . So many mothers brought their daughters to the summit. So many daughters brought their mothers. Has Christine Lagarde , our guest at the opening night dinner, ever been more convincing or more captivating, with the sheen of her white satin jabot blouse matching her hank of silver hair? (For girl crushes in the dinner audience, Lagarde took the prize.) “If Lehman Brothers had been a bit more Lehman Sisters…we would not have had the degree of tragedy that we had as a result of what happened,” she told Niall Ferguson archly. Let’s hope Lagarde is the next president of France. Angelina Jolie was gravely authentic as she took the stage and summoned up the words of Dr. Hawa Abdi, facing terrible peril in Somalia from Islamist rebels menacing the hundred thousand refugees in her camp. Then, from the darkness, as Jolie slipped into the wings, we heard Abdi’s own voice , taped the day before by our executive producer Kyle Gibson, on how buoyed she was in adversity by the news she’d been just been nominated for the Nobel Prize. The only snag with being the onstage host was that I missed the excitement of seeing much of it unfold as the audience did, many of them attending every panel for two-and-a-half solid days. But sometimes backstage was a potent place to be, as Meryl Streep hung out in the wings in her playful Sergeant Pepper scarlet frock coat, riveted by the monitor just as much as little Suma Tharu. The 16-year-old former slave from Nepal, now a star student thanks to Room to Read, was waiting to go on stage and sing in her clear, poignant voice the lyrics she wrote of her life being tormented by a landlord: “Selfish were my mother and father / They gave birth to a daughter / Did you want to see me suffer, mother? / Did you want to see me suffer, father?” Preparing for her own entrance, Hillary Clinton hung out back there, too, watching daughter Chelsea’s panel on the digital lives of girls , so relaxed, so content she seemed to be among the women she’s helped for so many unsung years. She had her arm wrapped affectionately around the small, intensely modest Zin Mar Aung , the 36-year-old who’d been imprisoned for 11 years in Burma for the crime of distributing pro-democracy leaflets on behalf of Aung San Suu Kyi. Clinton knew Zin Mar Aung, of course, and had cared about her when no one else did. On Thursday at the State Department, she bestowed on her an International Women of Courage Award. As Streep said in her masterful introduction of our soon-to-be-gone secretary of State, efforts on behalf of women have really constituted the “secret life of Hillary” all the way through her long career in public life. (Could it be that Clinton’s mistake during her presidential campaign was to turn her talking points over to Mark Penn instead of letting her real constituency, the women who knew her story, tell the world who she really was?) What was rewarding was the emotional transference between the heroes from overseas and the women and girls filling Lincoln Center’s Koch Theater. “We have to be our own Gandhis, our own Kings, our own Mandelas,” Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee told the crowd, to cheers. “My definition of victimhood is the person who sits and waits for a knight in shining armor … it was always that way for me.” Gbowee confessed to being bemused at American women’s passivity in the debate over reproductive rights: “I watched this and said to myself, ‘Where are the angry American women?!’ ” Gbowee confessed to being bemused at the passivity of American women in the debate over reproductive rights currently roiling Capitol Hill. “I watched this and said to myself, ‘Where are the angry American women?!’ ” (Huge applause.) Her sentiment was picked up by the fabulously feisty young Kah Walla , who nearly won the presidency of Cameroon on the Cameroon People’s Party ticket. Women in Africa, she said, need to focus on boosting their representation in politics—but so, she added, do American women. “We don’t have critical mass,” she told the moderator Andrea Mitchell. “We need to be Sweden, Norway, Denmark—that needs to be the norm. We cannot accept that having 19 percent of women in the U.S. Congress is OK. And I think as women we need to understand: it is in the politics … until we get political power, we are not going to be able to make giant strides. Every woman in here needs to be involved in getting a woman elected.” Such thunderous applause to this, it made me want to load a bus up with all the mighty African women like her who have such uninhibited dramatic presence and take them on a political activism tour. What’s exhilarating since the first Women in the World Summit three years ago are the advances women have made, overlooked by our scurrying, insular media world. There were tears in the audience that first occasion in 2010, when a West African mother, Marietou Diarra , sat on the stage in traditional dress and wept as she described how the tradition of female genital cutting, bequeathed through generations from mother to daughter, had killed her first infant daughter, from infection, and then her second at the age of 8. In 2010, the translator of her words in Wolof was the woman who brought her, Molly Melching, nearly 40 years in West Africa running the liberating program Tostan, which works with village communities to abandon both cutting and child marriages. And there this year was Melching , translating again, but this time the deep voice of Demba Diawara , an elderly imam in a skullcap. He was emblematic of tradition in his tribal robes, and one expected to hear the voice of Melching’s opposition. The suspense of waiting for the Wolof to be turned into English made it all the more dramatic as he explained how he and the elders had come to realize the cutting custom inflicted pain unjustified by religion or reason. He was proud to say 5,000 villages have abandoned the customs. The end of them was in sight. Melching’s nearly 40 years of persistent, patient work epitomized what Clinton said was the very definition of what our summit was about. In her closing remarks, Clinton said: “Being a woman in the world means never giving up on yourself, on your potential, on your future. It means getting up, working hard, and putting a country or a community on your back. “What inspires me when I meet women around the world is not only who they are but what they do. They roll up their sleeves and they get to work,” she said. Women must “reject any efforts to marginalize any one of us…We must be fearless.” Or as the actress Holland Taylor, in her delicious vignette as Gov. Ann Richards, told us in the voice of that incomparably ballsy Texan Democrat, “You women who shrink from public service…why should your life just be about you?” A Few Brave Women Dare Take Wheel in Defiance of Saudi Law Against Driving By Donna Abu-Nasr – May 11, 2011 12:00 AM GMT+0400 Manal, a 32-year-old woman, is planning something she’s never done openly in her native Saudi Arabia: Get in her car and take to the streets, defying a ban on female drivers in the kingdom. Manal and 10 other people are organizing a campaign on Facebook and Twitter urging Saudi women with international driver’s licenses to join them starting June 17, risking their jobs and their freedom. The coordinated plan isn’t a protest, she said. “I’m doing it because I’m frustrated, angry and mad,” Manal, who asked to be identified only by her first name, said in an interview from the eastern city of Dhahran. “It’s 2011 and we’re still discussing this insignificant right for women.” The risk the women are willing to take underscores both their exasperation with the restrictions and the infectious nature of the changes sweeping the region. Saudi Arabia, which has the world’s biggest oil reserves, so far has avoided the mass demonstrations that have toppled the leaders of Tunisia and Egypt and threaten officials in Libya, Yemen and Syria. “These events have taught Saudi women to join ranks and act as a team,” said Wajeeha al-Howeider, a Saudi women’s rights activist, in a telephone interview from Dhahran. “This is something they could only have learned from those revolutions.” Male Approval Saudi Arabia enforces the ascetic Wahhabi version of Sunni Islam. Women aren’t allowed to have a Saudi driver’s permit, even though some drive when they’re in the desert away from urban areas. They can’t travel or get an education without male approval or mix with unrelated men in public places. They aren’t permitted to vote or run as candidates in municipal elections, the only ones the kingdom allows. The last time a group of women publicly defied the driving ban was on Nov. 6, 1990, when U.S. troops had massed in Saudi Arabia to prepare for a war that would expel Iraq from Kuwait. The Saudi women were spurred by images of female U.S. soldiers driving in the desert and stories of Kuwaiti women driving their children to safety, and they were counting on the presence of international media to ensure their story would reach the world and lessen the repercussions, according to Noura Abdullah, 55. Abdullah was one of 47 drivers and passengers who stayed out for about an hour before being arrested. They were banned from travel for a year, lost their jobs for 2 1/2 years and were condemned by the powerful clergy as harlots. Spread the Word Now it’s “superb” that a younger generation is following in their footsteps, Abdullah said in an interview from Riyadh, the capital. She doesn’t have an international driver’s license, so she will help by spreading the word about the event with telephone calls, text messages and e-mails, she said. “Their timing is perfect,” she added. “There’s momentum in Saudi Arabia now and that should help.” King Abdullah has taken steps this year to ensure regional turmoil remains outside his borders, pledging almost $100 billion of spending on homes, jobs and benefits. He also has promised to improve the status of women. He opened the first co- educational university in 2009; appointed the kingdom’s first female deputy minister, Nora bint Abdullah al-Fayez, the same year; and has said he will provide more access to jobs for women, who make up about 15 percent of the workforce. A change of policy in 2008 allowed women to stay in hotels without male guardians, and an amendment to the labor law allowed women to work in all fields “suitable to their nature.” ‘Largely Symbolic’ Human Rights Watch said in January that “reforms to date have involved largely symbolic steps to improve the visibility of women.” While the United Nations ranked the kingdom in the top one-third of nations in its 2010 Human Development Report — higher than Brazil and Russia — its score for gender equality was much lower. On that measure, which includes assessments of reproductive health and participation in politics and the labor market, Saudi Arabia was 128th of 138 nations, below Iran and Pakistan. The campaign Manal is helping to organize, called “I will drive starting June 17,” is the latest effort by Saudi women this year to express their desire for more rights. On April 23, a group of 15 women showed up at a registration center in the western city of Jeddah, asking to participate in the September election, the Arab News reported a day later. While they were denied entry, they were permitted to relay their demands to Abdul Aziz al-Ghamdi, the head of the district office, the Arab News said. Facebook Fans The protest against the driving ban has attracted almost 800 Facebook fans since it began May 6. “We are not here to break the law or demonstrate or challenge the authorities,” the organizers said on their page. “We are here to claim one of our simplest rights.” Sheikh Mohammed al-Nujaimi, a Saudi cleric, dismissed the campaign, saying statements he makes about religious issues that are posted on websites have received more than 24,000 page views in a day. The plan is “against the law, and the women who drive should be punished according to the law,” al-Nujaimi said in a telephone interview. Driving causes “more harm than good” to women, because they risk mixing with men they aren’t related to, such as mechanics and gas-station attendants, he added. “Women will also get used to leaving their homes at will,” al-Nujaimi said. Other Support Three telephone calls by Bloomberg News to the mobile phone of a press officer at Saudi Arabia’s Traffic Department, which enforces transit rules in the country, weren’t answered. The campaign has received the support of some Saudi men. Ahmad al-Yacoub, 24, a Dhahran-based businessman, said he’s joined the effort because “these ladies are not fighting with religion or the government.” “They are asking for a simple right that they want to practice freely without being harassed or questioned,” al- Yacoub said. Ghada Abdul-Latif, a 31-year-old rights activist, said she will support the effort by filming it and posting it online; she won’t drive for fear of being jailed before her wedding in June. “It is a courageous campaign,” said Hatoon al-Fassi, a Saudi historian. “It feels so weird to consider such a human right a courageous movement. But it is in a country such as Saudi Arabia, which is trying to live against the current and life and history.” To contact the reporter on this story: Donna Abu-Nasr in Dubai at [email protected] Twitter تويتر جيلي جيل الثمانينات يعرف الأغنية هذي بس اللي ما يعرفه إنها أغنية برازيلية :) #لمبادا #البرازيل #lambada youtube.com/shared?ci=940N… 9 hours ago يستقبل البرازيليون العام الجديد بألوان معينة كل منها يجلب حظاً مختلفاً: الأبيض السلام (وهو الشائع) الأصفر المال الو… twitter.com/i/web/status/8… 9 hours ago دمعت عيني في جزئية الطفل الصغير بأحلامه الكبيرة وتهكمات كل من حوله عليه.. كلنا هذا الطفل... ❤️ twitter.com/manal_alsharif… 11 hours ago فيديو عظيم نبدأ به العام الجديد وكل عام وسعوديتنا وأهلها الطيبين بخير #حقيقة_الشعب_السعودي #We_Are_Saudi youtube.com/shared?ci=0sjp… 11 hours ago مات ٣٩ في هجوم إرهابي شنيع والبعض مازال يسأل مطعم ولا ملهى. اللهم لك الحمد أن الرحمة بيدك لا بيد خلقك فارحمهم واجبر كسر أهلهم #هجوم_اسطنبول 1 day ago	i don't know
Originating in French, from the French word for bicycle and the Greek word for course, what is a track cycling arena called?	2012 Summer Olympics - National Geographic Society 2012 Summer Olympics Women's gymnastics is usually the most-watched sport of the Summer Olympics. Photograph by Kieran Doherty, MyShot Get Set Find resources, ideas, and opportunities to help you make the most of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Register for free here . It Takes a Village Within walking distance of many of London's Olympic venues, an athletes' village will house approximately 17,000 competitors and officials. Along with residential apartments, there will be shops and restaurants, as well as medical, media, and leisure facilities. The tradition in London is to build homes around open spaces, communal squares, courtyards, and water features. The athletes village will follow this tradition of planning. When the 2012 games end, the village will be transformed into 2,800 new homes, including 1,379 that are deemed affordable. By Kimberly Dumke Friday, February 10, 2012 The ancient Olympic Games began in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BCE. The goals of the games were to honor the god Zeus, showcase the athletic skill of competitors, and promote good relations among Greek cities. At first, there was just one event—a footrace for men—and the games lasted only one day. Over the years, the games grew to several events, lasted five days, and included athletes from distant Greek colonies. No women were allowed to compete, and married women were not even allowed into the stadium as spectator s. The games were usually held every four years—a period of time that came to be known as an olympiad—until 393 CE. The modern Olympic Games were created by Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France. The first modern Olympics took place in Athens, Greece, in 1896, with 241 male athletes from 14 countries competing. Since then, the games have been held every four years—except in 1940 and 1944, when they were canceled because of World War II—in a different place around the world. They have continued to add sports and participants. Women first competed at the 1900 games in Paris, France. In 1924, the first Winter Olympic games, featuring sports on snow and ice, were held in Chamonix, France. The Paralympic Games , for athletes with a physical disability, first took place in 1960 in Rome, Italy. The first Youth Olympics , for athletes between the ages of 14 and 18, was held in Singapore in 2010. The 2012 Summer Olympics will be held in London, England, from July 27 to August 12. London also hosted the Olympic Games in 1908 and 1948. More than 9 million spectators will watch more than 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries. Athletes will compete in 26 sports. Some sports have multiple disciplines. For example, the sport of gymnastics includes three disciplines: artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline. The games will feature a total of 38 disciplines, with multiple events for individuals and/or teams. Aquatics Aquatics includes the disciplines of diving, swimming, synchronized swimming, and water polo. Diving (Venue: Aquatics Centre, London) In the 18th century, gymnasts in Germany and Sweden began performing tumbling routines into water. That led to the development of competitive diving . The Olympic debut of men’s diving was in 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri. Women’s diving was introduced at the 1912 games in Stockholm, Sweden. Today, diving competitions are favorites among spectators. The events feature a springboard, which is 3 meters (9.84 feet) high, or a fixed platform, which is 10 meters (32.8 feet) high. Individual divers and duos for synchronized events receive scores up to 10 from a panel of judges. Swimming (Venue: Aquatics Centre and Hyde Park, London) Competitive swimming as a sport began in Europe around 1800. Swimming has been featured in all modern Olympic Games since they began in 1896. Originally, the races were held in open water, such as lakes. Rules were formalized in 1908. That year’s London games featured the first Olympic swimming competition held in a pool. Women first competed at the 1912 games. Today, there are 34 medal events. Four strokes are used in Olympic competition: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The individual and team relay medley races feature all four strokes. An Olympic-sized pool is 50 meters (164.04 feet) long. Racing distances range from one length of the pool to 1,500 meters (4,921.26 feet). The 2012 games will also feature a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) marathon event held at the Serpentine, a lake in London’s Hyde Park. Synchronized Swimming (Venue: Aquatics Centre, London) Around the turn of the 20th century, water ballets became popular in Europe and the United States. Water ballet developed into synchronized swimming , a combination of swimming, dance, and gymnastics. The debut of synchronized swimming in the Olympics was at the 1984 games in Los Angeles, California, in the U.S. While some games featured a solo event, today there are only competitions for duets and teams of eight. Competitors perform short routines set to music, and judges score them on various components, including choreography and execution. Only women compete in Olympic synchronized swimming. Water Polo (Venue: Olympic Park, London) A team sport, water polo is played by groups of seven in a pool with a goal at each end. The objective is to get a ball into the opponent’s goal while never touching the bottom or sides of the pool during play. The sport developed in the late 19th century as an aquatic form of rugby, demonstrating swimming skill and strength. Athletes might swim 5 kilometers (3 miles) during a match! Team sports, including men’s water polo, were introduced at the 1900 Olympics in Paris. Women’s water polo debuted at the 2000 games in Sydney, Australia. Archery (Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London) Bows and arrows were first used for hunting and warfare about 10,000 years ago. Archery —using a bow to shoot an arrow as close to a target as possible—developed as a competitive activity in medieval England. Today, it is practiced in more than 140 countries. Archery was featured in the 1900 Olympics in Paris. It was dropped after 1908, returned in 1920, then was dropped again. It was reintroduced in 1972 at the Olympics in Munich, Germany, and has been part of the games since then. Men and women compete individually, shooting from a distance of 70 meters (229.7 feet). The targets have a diameter of 122 centimeters (48 inches), with a 12.2-centimeter (4.8-inch) gold ring in the center. Athletics (Venues: Olympic Stadium and The Mall, London) Athletic contests in running, walking, throwing, and jumping are some of the world’s oldest sports. Ancient Egyptian tombs depict athletic events as early as 2250 BCE. The very first Olympic Games featured a sprint of approximately 192 meters (629.9 feet). Athletics have been a major part of every Olympics since. Today, four areas make up the athletics competition. Track events are footraces ranging from 100 to 10,000 meters (109.4 yards to 6.2 miles). Field events feature throwing and jumping, and include shot put and long jump. Combined events involve running, jumping, and throwing, and include the decathlon . Road events include marathon s and race walks. Athletes compete as individuals and teams, called relays. Athletics will be the largest sport in the 2012 Olympics, with 2,000 athletes competing in 47 events. Badminton (Venue: Wembley Arena, London) Badminton is played on a rectangular court by individuals or teams of two. The objective is to score points by striking a shuttlecock —a feathered projectile—with a racket over the net so it lands in the opponent’s half of the court. The game was created in the late 1800s by British military officers stationed in India. They added a net to an ancient game called “battledore” and later brought the new game back to England. Currently, the sport is dominated by Asian countries, including China, Indonesia, and South Korea. Badminton made its Olympic debut at the 1992 games in Barcelona, Spain. Olympic shuttlecocks contain 16 feathers, which are plucked from the left wing of a goose, and can travel at speeds over 400 kilometers (248.5 miles) an hour! There are singles and doubles competitions for both men and women, as well as mixed doubles for a duo with a man and a woman. Basketball (Venues: Basketball Arena and North Greenwich Arena, London) Dr. James Naismith, a physical education teacher and instructor at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, created basketball in 1891 as a way to keep students active during the winter. The sport is played by two teams of five players on a court that measures 28 meters (91.9 feet) long by 15 meters (49.2 feet) wide. Points are scored by shooting a ball through the opponent’s net (basket). Originally, peach baskets and soccer balls were used. In 1906, the peach baskets were replaced by metal hoops with backboards. The orange ball that is now commonly used was introduced in the late 1950s. Men’s basketball debuted as an Olympic sport at the 1936 games in Berlin, Germany. Women’s basketball began in 1976 at the Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Professional players from the NBA were first allowed to participate in the 1992 games in Barcelona. Prior to that, only professionals from Europe and South America were allowed to compete in the Olympics. Boxing (Venue: ExCeL, London) A combat sport that dates back thousands of years, boxing involves two people using their fists to fight each other. The sport’s regulations, called the Marquess of Queensberry rules , were codified in 1867. There were 12 rules, including the introduction “fair-sized” gloves. Today, the essence of these rules is still in place. Boxers compete in various weight categories and score points for every punch landed on their opponent’s head or upper body. Men’s boxing made its first Olympics appearance in 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri. Women’s boxing will be a full medal event for the first time at the 2012 London games, with competitions in three weight classes. Canoeing The first official canoe and kayak races were held in the mid-19th century. In canoes, athletes kneel and use a paddle with a single blade to propel and steer the boat. In kayaks, competitors sit in the boat, use paddles with blades at both ends, and steer with a small rudder. Today, the sport of canoeing has two disciplines: canoe slalom and canoe sprint. Canoe Slalom (Venue: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Hertfordshire) The first competition for canoe slalom was held in Switzerland in 1932. It was modeled on slalom (Alpine) skiing, where racers must pass through a series of gates. Originally, the canoe course was on flat water, but this was later changed to whitewater rapids , and has up to 25 gates. Racers try to avoid the gates because touching or missing any incur s penalties. Boats are small and light to allow better maneuver ability. The Olympic debut of canoe slalom was in 1972 in Munich. However, it did not become a permanent part of the program until 1992. There are canoe races for men’s individuals and duos, and kayak races for men’s and women’s individuals. Canoe Sprint (Venue: Eton Dorney, Buckinghamshire) Sprints are head-to-head races on still water. Boats are long and streamlined. Canoe sprint became a full Olympic sport in 1936 in Berlin. In 2012, there will be races for individuals, as well as teams of two and four. The race distances will be 1,000 meters (3,281 feet), 500 meters (1,640 feet), and, for the first time, 200 meters (656 feet). Cycling The first human-powered vehicle with two wheels was invented by Baron Karl von Drais of Germany. He introduced it to the public in 1817, and it is considered the forerunner of the modern bicycle. The first bicycle race was likely held in 1868 in Paris. Today’s Olympics include four cycling disciplines: BMX, mountain, road, and track. BMX (Venue: BMX Track, Olympic Park, London) Motocross , races for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles held on enclosed off-road circuits, began in the United Kingdom in the early 1900s. BMX (Bicycle Motocross), the non-motorized equivalent, started in the late 1960s in California and is now popular all over the world. The bikes have only one gear and one brake, and the wheels are smaller than a standard road bike. These features help navigate race tracks that have jumps, bumps, and tight corners. BMX debuted as an Olympic medal sport for men and women in 2008 in Beijing, China. Riders at the London 2012 games will start on a ramp that is 8 meters (26.3 feet) high. Since the track is short, there are multiple heat s leading up to the final and each race lasts only about 40 seconds. Mountain Bike (Venue: Hadleigh Farm, Essex) Like BMX, mountain biking is a young sport that developed in California and is now popular around the world. Races are held on rough and hilly countryside. The bicycles are built for speed, durability, and comfort. Mountain biking became an Olympic sport for men and women in 1996 at the games in Atlanta, Georgia. In London, there will be just one race for each gender. All racers will start together and the winner will take the gold medal. The men’s and women’s races will last about an hour and forty-five minutes. Road Cycling (Venues: The Mall and Hampton Court Palace, London) The first modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens featured a road cycling event, but the discipline did not become a permanent part of the program until the 1912 games in Stockholm. In 2012, there will be two events each for men and women: a road race where everyone starts at the same time, and a shorter time trial where riders start 90 seconds apart. Track Cycling (Venue: Velodrome, London) As early as 1870, people in England went to bicycle races held indoors on wooden tracks. These tracks closely resemble modern velodrome s, which have steeply banked oval tracks with two straight sections and two 180-degree circular bends. Track cycling has been part of almost every Olympics. The 2012 games will have five track cycling events for men and five for women. Two of each are team events. One of the three individual events is new—the omnium . In the omnium, individual riders will compete across six different events, including races against the clock as well as other racers. Equestrian Equestrian is also known as riding, horseback riding, and horse riding. The sport is more than 2,000 years old, originating when the Greeks introduced dressage (the French word for “training”) to prepare their horses for war. While equestrian disciplines first appeared at the 1900 Olympics in Paris, they were different than today and there were none in the next two games. The 1912 games in Stockholm introduced the disciplines of dressage, eventing, and jumping, which have been in the Olympics ever since. Originally, only commissioned military officers were allowed to compete in equestrian events, so it was a men’s-only sport. Competition was opened to civilian s, including women, starting at the 1952 games in Helsinki, Finland. Equestrian is one of the few Olympic sports in which men and women compete directly against each other. Only two medals are awarded—one for individual and one for team—in each discipline. The equestrian disciplines, along with the equestrian portion of the modern pentathlon, are the only Olympic events that involve animals. The three equestrian disciplines are dressage, eventing, and jumping. Dressage (Venue: Greenwich Park, London) The objective of competitive dressage is to show a horse performing movements on request, demonstrating the harmony of a horse and rider. Eventing (Venue: Greenwich Park, London) Eventing is sometimes called “combined training” and has three parts: dressage, cross-country riding, and jumping. At the 2012 games, the eventing competition will take place over four days. Jumping (Venue: Greenwich Park, London) Jumping, also known as “show jumping,” grew out of necessity when fences were built in England around the 18th century. These barriers impeded hunters on horseback pursuing foxes, so they started jumping them. A timed event, jumping is held on a short course with 12-14 fences. Penalties are assessed if fences are refused or missed. (A fence is refused when the horse refuses to jump or attempt to jump over it.) Fencing (Venue: ExCeL) Armed combat originated thousands of years ago with clubs, spears, and axes. Later, armed combat involved swords. Competitions in modern fencing—a combat sport using bladed weapons—began in the 19th century. Fencing is one of only four sports that have been featured at every modern Olympics. Men’s foil and sabre events were included in the 1896 games in Athens. Epee events debuted in 1900 in Paris. Women’s fencing was added in 1924 in Paris. There are events for both individuals and teams of three. Weapons and rules vary for the three forms of Olympic fencing. In epée bouts, the tip of a heavy sword is used to score points. The whole body is a target, and opponents can score points on each other at the same time. In foil contests, the tip of a light thrusting weapon is used to score points on the opponent’s torso. In sabre, the tip and edge of a light cutting and thrusting weapon (derived from the cavalry sword) is used to score points above the opponent’s waist. Both foil and sabre have rules on timing and right-of-way, so only one competitor can score at a time. Field Hockey (Venue: Hockey Centre, Olympic Park, London) Hockey, which comes from the French word for “stick,” is a team sport in which players use hook-shaped sticks to try to move a hard ball into their opponent’s goal. The modern game was formalized in the early 19th century in England. In some countries, including the U.S., the term “ field hockey ” is used for the game that is played on natural or artificial grass or gravel. (Other forms of the game are ice hockey and street hockey.) Teams can have up to 16 players, but only 11 may be on the field, or pitch , at one time. The field measures 91.4 meters (300 feet) by 55 meters (180.4 feet). Men’s hockey was first featured in the Olympics in 1908. Women’s hockey debuted at the 1980 games in Moscow, Russia. In 2012, teams will compete on a water-based synthetic grass field, which allows the ball to move more smoothly and quickly. Football (Venues: Six grounds around the United Kingdom, including one each in Scotland and Wales) Games involving kicking a ball date back thousands of years. The rules of modern football, known as soccer in the U.S., were created in the late 1800s. Today, football is played in more than 200 countries, making it the most popular sport in the world. It is played by teams of 11 on a large field of natural or artificial grass. The objective is to score more goals than the opponent. Men’s football first featured as an Olympic medal sport in 1908 in London. Except for the 1932 games in Los Angeles, California, it has been included in each of the games since then. Women’s football debuted in 1996 in Atlanta. For 2012, the men’s competition has an age restriction of 23 years or younger, although each team can include three older players. Gymnastics The sport of gymnastics involves performing exercises that require agility , balance, strength, skill, and grace. It dates back more than 2,000 years to ancient Greece. Three gymnastics disciplines are featured in the Olympics: artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline. Artistic Gymnastics (Venue: North Greenwich Arena, London) In the artistic gymnastics discipline, athletes perform routines on different apparatus es. The modern version evolved at the beginning of the 19th century in central Europe. There are six events for men: floor exercise, horizontal (or high) bar, parallel bars, pommel horse , rings, and vault . Women compete in four areas: balance beam, floor exercise, uneven bars, and vault. Artistic gymnastics has been featured in all modern Olympics. A panel of judges gives scores factoring in execution and degree of difficulty. Medals are awarded for each apparatus, as well as best all-around individual and best team. Rhythmic Gymnastics (Venue: Wembley Arena, London) Combining dance and gymnastics, rhythmic gymnasts perform short routines with hand apparatuses, such as a hoop, and musical accompaniment. It originated in the 19th century, and the first competitions were held in Europe in the 1930s. Rhythmic gymnastics and synchronized swimming are the only two Olympic disciplines for women only. Individual competition in rhythmic gymnastics made its Olympic debut in 1984 in Los Angeles. A group competition was added in 1996 in Atlanta. Apparatuses used are a ball, clubs, a hoop, a rope, and a ribbon. A panel of judges scores on artistry, difficulty, and execution. Trampoline (Venue: North Greenwich Arena, London) The first modern trampoline was developed as a training tool for tumblers at the University of Iowa in 1936. It was used for training pilots during World War II, and later for astronauts. Meanwhile, it continually grew in popularity among the public, and the first ever Trampoline World Championships were staged in 1964 in London. In competition, athletes perform short routines featuring twists, bounces, and somersaults. Highly skilled gymnasts can bounce up to 10 meters (32.8 feet) high! The Olympics program first featured trampoline gymnastics in 2000 in Sydney, with individual competitions for men and women. Judges give scores for difficulty, execution, and flight time. Handball (Venue: Handball Arena, London) The handball game of today was developed in the late 19th century in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. It is played by teams of seven on a court measuring 40 meters by 20 meters (130 feet by 66 feet) that has a goal at each end. Players use their hands to pass and throw a small ball into the opponent’s goal. During a 60-minute match, many goals may be scored. In fact, it is not uncommon for there to be 50 goals or more! The 1936 Berlin Olympics featured field handball, which was played outdoors. Indoor handball for men debuted at the 1972 Munich games. Competition for women began at the 1976 Montreal games. Judo (Venue: ExCeL) The word “ judo ” means “gentle way” in Japanese. A combat sport and modern martial art, it was created by Jigoro Kano in late 1882 in Japan. It uses a complex combination of attack and defense. Competitors use their hands and feet to strike, thrust, throw, and hold, with the ultimate goal of getting the opponent on his or her back on the ground. Men’s judo became an Olympic medal sport in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan. A women’s competition was added in the 1992 Barcelona games. There are seven weight classes for men and seven for women. During the five-minute bouts, competitors score points for different throws and holds. However, if a competitor throws the opponent on his/her back with sufficient force and control and is awarded the maximum score ( ippon ), the contest immediately ends. Modern Pentathlon (Venue: Handball Arena, Aquatics Center, and Greenwich Park, London) Modern pentathlon involves five challenges that take place on the same day. First is fencing, where each competitor must fence against every other athlete. Next is a 200-meter (656.2-foot) freestyle swim. That is followed by a 12-jump equestrian (horseback-riding) course. Competitors are given scores for these challenges, which determine where they start for the final two events: a combined run/shoot, where competitors run several 1,000-meter (3,281-foot) stretches and then shoot at sets of five targets. Modern pentathlon made its Olympic debut in Stockholm in 1912. At the 2012 Games, there will be 72 athletes (36 men and 36 women) competing for two medals. The winners will be the ones who cross the finish line first during the run/shoot. Rowing (Venue: Eton Dorney, Buckinghamshire) People have been using oared boats for transportation and recreation for thousands of years. Modern rowing races began more than 200 years ago. There are two forms of rowing competition: sweep , where rowers have one oar, and sculling , where they have two oars. There are events for solo rowers and for teams of two, four, and eight. Some types of races use a coxswain (or “cox”), who sits facing the rowers and coordinates their rhythm and power. Rowing first appeared as an Olympics medal sport in 1900 in Paris. Only men were allowed to compete until the 1976 Montreal Olympics. At the 2012 games, 353 men and 197 women will compete for 14 medals. The course for all events is 2,000 meters (1.24 miles). Sailing (Venues: Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbor) Evidence of sailing—the propulsion of a boat with sails usually made of fabric—exists throughout human history. Sailing was scheduled for the first modern Olympics in 1896, but was canceled because of severe weather, so it debuted in Paris in 1900. It was known as “yachting” until 1996. In 2012, there will be 10 medal events—six for men and four for women—featuring a variety of craft, including dinghies, keelboat s, and windsurfing boards. Each event consists of a series of races in which points are awarded for finishing position. Shooting (Venue: The Royal Artillery Barracks, London) The first shooting competitions were held in the late 1800s in the U.K. and the U.S. Men’s shooting has been featured in almost every modern Olympics. Women’s competitions were added in 1984 in Los Angeles. There are three types of events: pistol , rifle , and shotgun . Competitors in pistol and rifle events shoot at a stationary target with 10 rings from distances of 10, 25 or 50 meters (32.8, 82 or 164 feet). Shotgun competitors take aim at moving clay targets. Table Tennis (Venue: ExCeL) Also known as ping-pong, table tennis originated in the 1880s in England as an after-dinner game among the upper class. It is played by two to four people on a hard table divided by a net. Using small rackets to hit a light, hollow ball, players score points when the opponents fail to return the ball. Table tennis has been an Olympic sport since the 1988 games in Seoul, South Korea. Medals are awarded for men’s and women’s singles and doubles. Taekwondo (Venue: ExCeL) Loosely translated, the word “taekwondo” means “the way of the foot and fist” or “the art of kicking and punching.” It is a Korean martial art that combines various unarmed combat styles and dates back to the late 1950s. Taekwondo became an Olympic medal sport in 2000 in Sydney. In Olympic competition, the objective is to land punches and kicks on the opponent’s scoring zones. Points are awarded for valid kicks and punches to the torso, for spinning kicks, and for turning kicks to the head. In 2012, there will be four weight categories for men and four for women. Tennis (Venue: Wimbledon, London) The game of tennis is played on a court with a net in the middle. Players use rackets to hit a hollow ball over the net and score points when their opponents fail to return the ball. The modern game originated in 19th century England. Tennis was featured in the first modern Olympics in 1896. However, it was dropped in 1924 and did not return until 1988 in Seoul. For the 2012 games, mixed doubles (one man and one woman) will be appearing for the first time since 1924. There will also be medals for men’s and women’s singles and doubles. Triathlon (Venue: Hyde Park, London) Some people believe the triathlon began in France in the 1920s, but the sport’s exact origins are not known. The first modern swimming/biking/running event to be called a “triathlon” was held in 1974 in San Diego, California. The triathlon was first featured in the Olympics at the 2000 Sydney games. There are competitions for men and women, both of which consist of a 1,500-meter (4,921-foot) swim, a 40-kilometer (24.85-mile) bike ride, and a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) run, in that order. Volleyball Volleyball is played on a court divided by a net. The objective is to score points by landing a ball in the opponent’s half of the court. There are two disciplines: beach volleyball and volleyball. Beach Volleyball (Venue: Horse Guards Parade, London) Beach volleyball differs from regular volleyball in two ways: It is played outdoors on a court covered in sand, and teams have two players rather than six. The sport originated in the 1920s in Santa Monica, California. Beach volleyball for men and women made its Olympic debut in 1996 in Atlanta. It soon became one of the most popular spectator sports. At the 2012 games, 3,000 tons of sand will be brought into a temporary arena to create the beach. Volleyball (Venue: Earls Court, London) William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director, created a game he called “Mintonette” in 1895, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He intended it to be a less-intense alternative to the new sport of basketball. The game soon became known as volleyball and spread to various YMCAs around the United States. Today, volleyball is actually quite intense, and the speed of the ball can exceed 130 kilometers per hour (80.8 miles per hour)! It is played by two teams of six with a net height that is 2.43 meters (8 feet) for men and 2.24 meters (7.35 feet) for women. Men’s and women’s volleyball made its Olympic debut at the 1964 games in Tokyo. Weightlifting (Venue: ExCeL) The objective of weightlifting is to lift more weight than any other competitor. Some athletes can lift more than three times their own body weight! Men’s weightlifting was included in early Olympic Games, where all athletes competed in the same events, regardless of their body weight. Weight classes were introduced at the 1920 games in Antwerp, Belgium. Women’s weightlifting debuted at the 2000 Sydney games. Competitors are now divided into 15 weight categories—eight for men and seven for women. There are two types of lift in each event: the snatch , where the bar is lifted from the floor to above the head in one movement, and the clean-and-jerk, where the bar is brought up to the shoulders and then “jerked” over the head. Wrestling (Venue: ExCeL) Wrestling is a body-to-body combat sport with the objective of gaining and maintaining a superior position over the opponent. It is one of the oldest sports in the world, with origins that can be traced back thousands of years. Men’s wrestling was first held at the ancient Olympics in 708 BCE. Greco-Roman wrestling , in which competitors are only allowed to use their arms and upper bodies to attack their opponents’ upper bodies, has been part of every modern Olympics. Freestyle wrestling , in which athletes may use all parts of their bodies to gain holds on their opponents, debuted at the 1904 games in St. Louis. Women’s wrestling, which is similar to men’s freestyle, was introduced in 2004 in Athens, Greece. Term ability to move quickly, easily, and with flexibility. apparatus device or piece of machinery involving many different parts or instruments. aquatics individual or team (relay) sports of diving, swimming, synchronized swimming, and water polo. archery art and science of using bows and arrows for hunting, sport, or the military. athletics individual or team (relay) sports of running, walking, throwing, and jumping. Also called track-and-field. badminton Noun sport where teams of one or two use rackets to volley a shuttlecock over a high net that divides the court in half. BMX (Bicycle Motocross) bicycle riding over rough terrain or an obstacle course. bout an athletic contest or match. boxing sport of fighting with closed fists. canoe small, open boat with pointed ends. cavalry military unit that serves on horseback. choreography small sailing boat used for racing. distinguish to differentiate or recognize as different. diving individual or team sport where athletes integrate complex acrobatics with jumping into water. dressage Noun sport where a horse performs movements on request, demonstrating the harmony of a horse and rider. epee light sword used in fencing with a bowl-shaped guard that protects the hand. equestrian having to do with horses. fencing Noun individual or team sport where athletes practice attack and defense with bladed weapons (swords) to score points on an opponent's body. field hockey Noun sport where teams of 11 players use hook-shaped sticks to try to move a hard ball into their opponent's goal. foil light, four-sided sword used in fencing. forerunner event or thing that preceded something else. freestyle wrestling Noun individual sport where athletes may use all parts of their bodies to try to gain holds on their opponents. Greco-Roman wrestling Noun individual sport where athletes use their upper bodies to try to gain holds on their opponents. gymnastics Noun individual or team sport where athletes perform acrobatic exercises that require agility, balance, strength, skill, and grace. handball Noun sport where teams of seven players use their hands to pass and throw a small ball into the opponents goal. head-to-head one round of several in a competition. impede to interfere or slow down. incur to acquire something, usually unwanted or unpleasant. in tandem one behind the other, or in single-file. ippon highest score awarded in a judo competition, for a perfectly executed technique. judo Noun individual sport and martial art where athletes use their hands and feet to strike, thrust, throw, and hold with the ultimate goal of getting the opponent on his or her back. kayak Noun small canoe made watertight around the waist of the occupant and moved in the water with a single paddle. keelboat shallow river boat, often used in transporting cargo or for rowing. maneuver rhythmic gymnastics Noun individual or team sport where athletes perform short routines with a ball, clubs, hoop, rope, or ribbon. rifle Noun firearm, shot from the shoulder, with spiral grooves in the gun barrel that allow the bullet to twist on exit. rowing individual or team sport where athletes use paddles to propel a boat. sabre thin, straight sword used in fencing, with points scored for touching the opponent's upper body. sculling type of rowing where athletes use two oars. shotgun large firearm with a long barrel, usually fired from the shoulder. shot put individual sport where athletes throw a heavy metal ball (shot) as far as they can. shuttlecock feathered object struck back and forth in badminton. slalom skiing course where racers follow a zig-zag pattern through gates or poles. snatch Noun part of weightlifting where the weight is lifted from the floor to above the head in one fluid movement. spectator person who observes an event or situation. sprint type of rowing where athletes use one oar. synchronized swimming Noun individual or team sport where athletes perform short routines in water, set to music and judged on various components. synthetic manufactured by people, not occurring naturally. table tennis Noun individual or team sport where athletes use small rackets to hit a light, hollow ball, scoring points when opponents fail to return the ball. Also called ping-pong. taekwondo Noun individual sport and martial art where athletes kick and punch to score points on their opponent time trial race where athletes are timed individually on a set course. triathlon endurance sport involving any three athletic events performed in a rowusually swimming, bicycling, and running. vault noun, verb raised, padded apparatus used in artistic gymnastics, and the act of using it to push off of while leaping (vaulting). velodrome Noun sports facility or arena with a steeply banked oval track with two straights and two 180-degree circular bends. weightlifting individual sport where athletes compete to lift the most. whitewater fast-moving parts of a river. windsurfing sport using a surfboard equipped with a sail. wrestling Noun individual sport where athletes use their bodies to try to pin, or force their opponent's shoulders to the ground. Youth Olympics	Velodrome
In the context of financial services mis-selling, what product is abbreviated to PPI?	List of Sports - every sport from around the world basketball Complete Sports List 3D Archery — a form of archery in which the goal is to strike targets in the shape of animals at unknown distances. 3x3 — a variation of basketball played on a half court with just three players in each team. Abseiling — an adventure sport where the participants descend a steep formation using a rope. (not really a sport). Acroski — athletes on snow skis perform various choreographed routines (once called Ski Ballet) Adventure Racing — an event combining two or more endurance disciplines, such as Orienteering, Cross-Country Running, Mountain Biking, Paddling and Climbing. It is also called Expedition Racing. Aerials — a freestyle skiing discipline in which athletes ski along a take-off ramp, then perform various in-air tricks. Aerobatics — sport aerobatics involves aircraft maneuvers such as rolls, loops, stall turns (hammerheads), and tailslides. Acrobatic Gymnastics — team of gymnasts work together to perform acrobatic moves in combination with dance moves. Aerobic Gymnastics — another name for Sport Aerobics . Aeromodeling — activity using remotely controlled flying model aircraft (not really a sport). Aggressive Inline Skating — Aggressive inline skating is a form of inline skating executed on specially designed inline skates with the focus on grinding and spins. Aikido — Shodokan Aikido (also called Sport Aikido) is a style of the martial art Aikido that is used for competitions. Air Hockey — played on an air-hockey table, participants try to hit a puck elevated on a cushion of air into the opponents goal. Air Racing — a sport involving flying airplanes over a fixed course low to the ground. Airsoft — a skirmish sport in which participants eliminate opponents by hitting them with spherical non-metallic pellets from replica firearms. Similar sports are Laser Tag and Paintball . All-Terrain Boarding — another name for Mountainboarding . Alpine Skiing — commonly known as Downhill Skiing, involves racing down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. There are alpine skiing competitions in disciplines such as slalom, giant slalom, super giant slalom, and downhill. Alpinism — the sport of mountain climbing. American Football — a team sport played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. Each team attempts to advance an oval ball down the field into the end zone by running or passing it. It is also known in some parts of the world (outside of the US) as Gridiron. In the US it is referred simply as football. Variations include Arena Football , 6-Man Football . American Handball — players use their hands to hit a small rubber ball against a wall. There are three versions (four-wall handball, three-wall handball and one-wall handball) that can each be played by either two, three or four players. It can be compared to squash without rackets. It is very different from the Olympic sport of (Team) Handball . Angling — often used to refer to fishing, it is the principal method of sport fishing Aquabike — a variation of Triathlon , with no running leg. Athletes swim followed by cycling. Aquajogging — water running competitions, athletes race in water while maintaining an upright position. Aquathlon (1) — an underwater sport where two competitors wearing masks and fins wrestle underwater in an attempt to remove a ribbon from each other's ankle band. It is also known as Underwater Wrestling. Aquathlon (2) — a continuous race involving swimming followed by running. It is usually over a shorter distance than the similar Biathle . Artistic Gymnastics — an Olympic sport where gymnasts perform short routines on different apparatus, such as the Vault , Floor (men and women), Pommel Horse , Rings , Parallel Bars , High Bar (men), and Uneven Bars , Balance Beam (women). Artistic Pool — a trick shot competition on a pocket billiards table in which players score points for performing 56 preset shots of varying difficulty. Artistic Roller Skating — is a sport which consists of a number of events (Figures, Dance, Freestyle and Precision Teams) usually accomplished on quad skates, though sometimes inline skates are used. Association Football — more commonly known as Football or Soccer. It is the world's most popular sport, played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object is to score by using any part of the body except the arms and hands to get the ball into the opposing goal. Athletics — commonly known as Track and Field, though it is an umbrella sport, which in addition to Track and Field it also comprises Cross Country Running, Road Running and Racewalking. Australian Football — a fast paced football code from Australia, played between two teams of eighteen players on a large oval field. Six points are scored by kicking the ball between two tall goal posts, or one point for passing the ball either side of these. Alternative names are Australian Football, Aussie Rules, AFL, Australian Rules Football. Australian Handball — similar to Squash . though played without a racquet. Auto Polo — like polo though the players are on automobiles instead of horses. Auto Race — a Japanese motorcycle speedway competition which is held on tarmac tracks, predominantly a gambling sport. Auto Racing — a sport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. There are numerous different categories including Formula 1, Touring Car, Rally Cars, Drag Racing, Stock Car Racing, Vintage Racing. Also known as Car Racing, Motor Racing or Automobile Racing. Autocross — a type of Auto Racing in which drivers navigate one at a time through a defined course on either a sealed or an unsealed surface in the shortest time. See also the motorcycle version Motorcycle Gymkhana . Autograss — a type of Auto Racing on natural surfaces such as grass or mud, usually held on quarter-mile oval tracks. Axe Throwing — competitors throw axes at a circular target. B Sports Ba Game — a version of Medieval Football played in Scotland, a type of Mob Football where two parts of a town have to get a ball to their respective sides. Backstroke — a swimming stroke performed on the back with the arms lifted alternately out of the water in a backward circular motion and the legs extended and kicking. Badminton — an indoor game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net. Balance Beam — a female Olympic Games gymnastics event on which a gymnast balances on a narrow horizontal bar raised off the floor, while performing exercises. Balkline — a Carom Billiards discipline. A point is scored each time a player's cue ball makes contact with both object balls on a single stroke. It is played on a pocketless table that is divided by balklines on the cloth marking playing regions. It's precursor was a game called Straight Rail. Ball Badminton — a racket game native to India, played with a yellow ball made of wool, with similarities to Badminton . Ball Hockey — a variation of Ice Hockey , a lot like Street Hockey, in which the game is played on foot on a non-ice surface, and a ball is used instead of a hockey puck. Ballooning — competitive hot air ballooning is a test of accuracy, not speed. The aim is to fly as close as possible to a target and drop a weighted marker. Bandy — a team sport played on ice using sticks to direct a ball into the opposing team's goal, a precursor to ice hockey. A variation is Rink Bandy . Banger Racing — racing event which is done on a dirt track using scrap cars. Barefoot Skiing — involves skiing barefoot on water without the use of water skis. Bare-knuckle boxing — two individuals participate to fight against each other without using boxing gloves or any other type of padding on their hands. Also called Fisticuffs. Barrel Racing — a rodeo event where participants and horses complete a clover-leaf pattern around barrels. Baseball — a bat and ball game in which the aim is to hit the ball and score runs by running around four bases. BASE Jumping — involves parachuting from a structure or cliff, with competitions based on landing accuracy. Basketball — players attempt to shoot the ball through the hoop on the opponent’s court, moving the ball by throwing and dribbling. Basque Pelota — a variety of court sports which involves hitting a ball against a wall using the hand, a racket, a wooden bat or a basket. Other forms include Pala Corta, Rubber-paleta, Paleta-Leather, Xare , Cesta Punta, Frontenis , Hand-Pelota, Valencian Pilota , Valencian Frontó . Jai Alai is a variety of Basque Pelota. Basse — a bag ball game from Norway in which the ball is kept from landing in the player's area, using any part of the body except the hands. Bat-and-Trap — an old English bat and ball game, in which a ball is projected into the air out of a trap using a bat, and then hit between posts 21 feet away. Baton Twirling — a metal rod called a baton, is manipulated, while simultaneously making coordinated dance moves Bossaball — played on an inflatable court with trampolines on each side of the net Boßeln — a sport similar to the field style of Klootschieten played in Germany. Bouldering — a type of sport rock climbing which is done without the use of a harness. Bowling — a general term of a large range of sports in which the player rolls a ball to knock down objects. The most common variation is Tenpin Bowling . Bowls — commonly refers to Lawn Bowls . For other types of bowls sports, see Bowling . Box lacrosse — a version of lacrosse which is played on a smaller indoor arena (box), with six players in each team. Boxing — a combat sport in which two players throw punches at each other. Brännboll — a Scandinavian game which has similarities to rounders, but with no pitcher. Breaststroke — one of the major swimming strokes, performed with the swimmer with his chest forward and facing towards to bottom of the pool. British Baseball — a bat-and-ball game played in Wales and England similar to rounders. Broomball — a game like ice hockey played with a broom. Bull Fighting — involves one or more bulls which are being fought in a bullring. Bull Riding — a Rodeo Sport , which involves a rider getting on a large bull and attempting to stay mounted while the animal attempts to buck them off. Bunnock — a kind of skittles game which is played with bones ( commonly known as "Game of Bones") Butterfly stroke — one of the major swimming stroke styles, swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously, accompanied by a "dolphin kick". Buzkashi — a Central Asian sport like polo in which riders on horses attempt to drag a goat carcass toward the goal. There is a variant known as kokpar which is quite similar. C Sports Caber Toss — a traditional Scottish sport in which the competition revolves around tossing forward a large tapered pole called a caber. Calcio Fiorentino — an early form of football which was developed in 16th century Italy. Calisthenics — a competitive team sport in which athletes perform elements of rhythmic gymnastics and ballet. Calva — a traditional Spanish sport in which you throw a piece of metal to knock down bull's horn shaped piece of wood. Cycle Polo — see Bicycle Polo . Cycle Speedway — replicating motor speedway using bicycles. Cyclo-Cross — a type of bicycle racing, a winter sport performed over various terrain. Czech Handball — a ball game created in the Czech Republic with similarities with Team Handball . D Sports Dancesport — Dancesport is the competitive form of Ballroom and Latin Dancing, in which contestants perform dances before judges. Danish Longball — a bat and ball game developed in Denmark, like a hybrid of baseball and cricket. Dartchery — a combination of darts and archery, using bows and arrows typically used for archery, but the target is a dart board. Darts — a throwing game in which small missiles are thrown at a target, which is called a dartboard. Daur Hockey - another name for Beikou Tarkbei — a old Chinese sport similar to field hockey . Deadlifting — a powerlifting event where participants lift a loaded barbell off the ground to the hips, and then lower it back to the ground. Deaf Basketball — basketball which is played by deaf people. Players use sign language to communicate with each other including the refs. Decathlon — track and field event comprising 10 events. Digor — a sport from Bhutan in which a pair of spherical flat stones that are hurled at two targets fixed in the ground at a distance of about 20 meters apart. Disc Dog — dog frisbee competitions of distance catching and choreographed freestyle catching. Disc Golf — frisbee golf, the objective is to traverse a course from start to end with the fewest number of throws of the disc. Disc Sports — various sports or games played using flying discs (frisbees). Discus — athletes attempt to throw a heavy discus far as they can. Diving — an aquatic sport where athletes dives into water from a raised launch pad, while performing acrobatic movements. Dodgeball — teams throw balls at each other while trying to avoid the balls. Dog Agility — dogs have to navigate through a course that has various types of obstacles under the direction of a handler. (not a sport) Dog Racing — greyhounds chase a lure around a track. Dog Sledding — teams of sled dogs pull a sled with the driver. Dog Sports — general term for sporting activities that involve dogs (which are mostly not even sports). Downhill Skiing — participants slide down a snow-covered hill using skis with fixed bindings. Downhill Mountain Biking — biking sport which is held on steep and rough terrain. Drag boat racing — drag racing which is held on water with boats. Drag racing — automobiles or motorcycles race down a straight track. Dragon Boat Racing — a paddling sport using a dragon boat. Dressage — an equestrian sport in which riders and horses perform from memory a series of predetermined events. Drone Racing — competitors race with specially built multi-rotor drones around a natural or specifically designed course (not a sport). Drunken Boxing (or Drunkard's Boxing or Zui Quan). It is a concept in traditional Chinese martial arts. Duathlon — similar to triathlon, running first, then cycling, then running again. Duckpin bowling — a type of 10-pin bowling, though with smaller balls. Dumog — a Filipino style of wrestling while standing upright E Sports Eight-Ball — Eight-ball is a cue sport , which is one of the most popular variants of pool, using 15 colored balls numbered from 1 to 15. Eight-man Football — a mini version of American Football played by high schools with smaller enrollments. Elephant Polo — a form of Polo, played on the back of Elephants instead of on horseback. Endurance Racing — a motorsport where teams of two or four race for long distances, that tests their endurance, and also the durability of their vehicles. Endurance Riding — an equestrian discipline, where riders and horses compete in races over very long distances. Endurance Running — track and field running races over distances of 3kms and greater. Enduro — a motorcycle sport with main objective to traverse a series of checkpoints, arriving exactly at a predetermined time. The courses are usually run over thick wooded terrain, sometimes with large obstacles. Endurocross — hybrid sport combining elements from Supercross, Enduro, and Trials (also called or indoor enduro). English Billiards — sometimes just called Billiards, requires two cue balls and a red object ball. The game features both cannons (caroms) and the pocketing of balls as objects of play, scoring points for each of these. See Cue Sports . Equestrian — competitions testing horse riding skills. Equestrian Vaulting — a gymnastics and dance discipline done on horseback e-Sports - another name for Gaming . Eton Fives — a handball sport derived from the English sport Fives European (Team) Handball — another name for the sport of Handball . Eventing — riders compete in three types of races, dressage, cross-country and show jumping, in a single competition. Expedition racing — an endurance event combining two or more disciplines. More commonly called Adventure Racing . F Sports Fast Pitch Softball — the competitive form of softball, where the pitcher's arm rotates 360 degrees around the shoulder until the ball is released from the hand. Fast5 — a variation of netball , formerly known as Fastnet, with only 5 players per team. Fell Running — running races done off road and mostly uphill. Fencing — competitors face each other and attempt to touch each other with the tip of a thin sword. Field Archery — a form of Archery which involves shooting at targets of varying distance, often in rough terrain. Field Handball — the original version of Handball, played outdoors on a larger field and more players. It is also known as Outdoor Handball or Grass Handball. Field Hockey — played outdoors on turf, players hit a hard round ball though goals using sticks with curved ends. Field Lacrosse — a full contact outdoor men's version of lacrosse . Field Target — an outdoor air gun discipline. Fierljeppen — contestants using a long pole, vault across a canal. Also called Canal Jumping. Figure Skating — an artistic ice skating sport where athletes perform routines on an ice rink. Includes the disciplines of Ice Dancing and Synchronized Skating. Finnish Skittles — opposing players take turns to knockdown their opponent's skittles. Finswimming — an underwater swimming sport where athletes race against each while wearing breathing apparatus. Fishing — usually a recreational activity, though when in competition it can be a sport. See Sport Fishing . Fistball — an outdoor team sport similar to volleyball. Frescoball (see Matkot ). Fricket — a ‘two-on-two’ flying disc game. Also known as disc cricket, cups, suzy sticks and crispy wickets. Frisian Handball — similar to American handball and Fives. Frontenis — a sport using rackets and a rubber ball on a ‘pelota court’. Fullbore target rifle — using rifles, shooters hit the paper targets in prone position Fußball (also spelled Fussball) — this is the German name for (Association) Football, and also the name used for Table Football . Futsal — a variant of association football played on a smaller field usually indoors. Fuzzball — a street version of baseball played in some regions of the US. G Sports Gaelic Football —a type of football from Ireland with a goal similar to that used in rugby but having a net attached below the crossbar. The object is to kick or punch the round ball into the net (three points) or over the crossbar (one point). Gaelic Handball — a wall based sport, played in Ireland, similar to squash though the ball is hit with the hand. Gaming — competitive form of playing computer games (e-sports). Gateball — a team sport played with a wooden mallet and wooden balls. Each player attempts to strike their allocated ball through all the gates and finally strike the goal pole. Giant Slalom — downhill skiiers have to navigate through a fixed set of gates, spaced farther apart than in Slalom though not as mauch as in Super-G , therefore medium sized turns. Gliding — an air sport in which pilots use an unpowered aircraft. Glima — a wrestling style from Scandinavia, based on a popular sport of the Vikings from over 1200 years ago. Goalball — a Paralympic sport for blind athletes using a ball with bells. Go-Karting — a motor-racing sport in which small, open, four-wheeled vehicles called karts (or go-karts) are used for racing. Golf — players use a club to hit balls into a series of holes on a course, using the fewest number of strokes. Gorodki — a folk sport from Russia, where competitors strike down a group of cylindrical wooden objects by throwing a bat. Grass Skiing — involves skiing on grass covered slopes on skis with wheels. Greco-Roman Wrestling — In this wrestling style, competitors are prohibited from holding any part of the opponent’s body below the waist. Greyhound Racing - a dog sport also called Dog Racing Gridiron Football — the term used outside of the US for American Football . Group Gymnastics — a team sport where a large group of gymnasts perform coordinated continuous movements. Guts — a disc sport derived from dodgeball, where players try to strike their opponents with a frisbee. Gymkhana — a multi-game equestrian event which is performed to display the talents of the horses and their riders. Gymnastics — a range of sports combining tumbling and acrobatic feats, usually done with apparatus. Two main sports: Rhythmic Gymnastics and Artistic Gymnastics . H Sports Half-Pipe Skiing — athletes perform tricks while riding on a half-pipe wearing snow skis. Hammer throw — an Olympic track and field event in which a heavy weight at the end of a wire is thrown for distance. Handball — a sport usually played indoors between teams of seven players, who pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team. Also known as Team Handball, Olympic Handball, European (Team) handball or Borden Ball. Variations include Beach Handball , Czech Handball and Field Handball . Hang Gliding — a type of air sport in which the rider flies a non-motorized aircraft which is called a hang glider. Hardball Squash — like the indoor court sport of squash , but with a much harder ball. Harness Racing — horses trot or pace while pulling a driver in a sulky. Headis — combining table tennis and soccer, players use their heads to hit a soccer ball across the table tennis table and net. Heptathlon — a women's track and field multi-event comprising 7 events. High Diving — athletes dive into water from considerably large heights. High Jump — an Olympic Track and Field event in which the participants attempt to jump over the highest bar. High Power Rifle — shooting competition using rifles such as the service rifle. Hill Climb — riding on a motorcycle, one competitor at a time attempts to ride up a very steep hill. The rider to reach the top (if anyone makes it) with the shortest elapsed time wins. There is also a car version of this sport, Hillclimbing . Hillclimbing — car drivers race on an uphill course in a time trial format. Hitball — an indoor team sport from Italy in which players strike the volleyball sized ball into the opponent’s goal post only using the upper limbs. Hockey - a large range of indoor and outdoor team sports which involves hitting a ball into a net. See Ice Hockey and Field Hockey . Horizontal Bar — artistic gymnastics event also known as high bar, where athletes perform aerial stunts on a horizontal bar. Also called the High Bar. Hornussen — a traditional Swiss sport (farmer's golf), where the hornusser knocks a nut through the air with a long flexible rod. Horse Polo — the traditional polo sport. Polo is also played on other animals such as Elephants and Yaks. Horse Racing — equestrian sport which involves jockeys riding horses or being pulled along by horses. Horse Soccer — a variation of Pushball , a team sport where an inflated ball is driven through a goal while riding a horse. Horseball — The sport is like a combination of Polo, Rugby and Basketball, played on horseback where a ball is carried and shot through a high net to score. A similar sport is Pato . Horseshoes — players toss horseshoes at stakes in the ground. Hot Air Ballooning - see Ballooning . Hovercraft Racing . Hunting — an activity which involves tracking and killing animals with various weapons (not a sport?). Hurdles (Track and Field) — a track and field sport which involves running and jumping over obstacles at speed. Hurling — a Gaelic outdoor team sport where players to use a wooden stick to hot a ball between the opposing team’s goalposts. Hydroplane Racing — racing of hydroplanes on oval course mostly on lakes or rivers. I Sports Ice Canoeing — a team sport in which a five member crew complete a course, in which riders have to push their canoe on the frozen parts of the river as well as row in the water. Ice Climbing — athletes climb vertical ice formations with the uses of ropes and other protective gear. Ice Cross Downhill — an extreme winter racing sport which involves direct racing of multiple skaters on a downhill course. Ice Dancing — one of the events in Figure Skating , which has its roots in ballroom dancing. Ice Hockey — a contact sport which is played on ice while wearing skates and using a stick to hit a puck into a goal. Ice Racing — racing of motorized vehicles on predominantly natural ice surfaces like frozen lakes or rivers. Ice Speedway — similar to Motorcycle Speedway Racing, though using bikes developed specifically for racing on ice. The bikes race anti-clockwise around oval tracks between 260 and 425 meters in length. Ice Skating — there are a range of sports that utilize ice skating, such as ice hockey, figure skating and speed skating. Ice Stock Sport — a winter sport that is similar to curling. Also called Bavarian Curling. Ice Yachting — sail boats called ice yachts are used to race on frozen lakes and rivers. Indoor Cricket — a modified version of cricket played indoor with nets for walls. Indoor Field Hockey — indoor team sport that was derived from field hockey. Indoor Netball — a variation of netball , played indoors with netting all around the court. Indoor Soccer — an indoor version of Association Football developed in North America. Inline Hockey — similar to ice hockey , players move around on an wooden or concrete surface wearing inline skates. Inline Skating — also known as roller blading, a variety of sports performed while wearing skates with two to five polyurethane wheels arranged in a single line. Inline Speed Skating — athletes use inline skates to race around tracks. International Rules Football — invented so that Aussie Rules Football players can play games against Irish Gaelic football players. Irish Road Bowling — competitors attempt to take the fewest throws to propel a metal ball along a predetermined course of country roads. Ironman Surflifesaving — combines four major aspects of surflifesaving into a single race: swimming, board paddling, ski paddling, and beach running. J Sports Jai Alai — a sport derived from Basque Pelota , usually played indoors. Popular in many Latin American countries. Javelin — track and field event involving throwing a spear like implement as far as possible. Jereed — a traditional Turkish team equestrian sport in which the objective is to throw blunt wooden javelins at players of the opposing team. Jet Ski Racing — a water sport similar to powerboat racing, in which riders use jet skis to compete. Jetsprint — a high speed boat racing sport in which a team of two riders, race through a course by themselves in a time-trial format (also known as sprint boat racing). Jeu Provençal — a popular French forms of Boules, where the objective is to throw a set of hollow metal balls as close as possible to a target ball. Jianzi — a traditional Chinese national sport, where players aim to keep an shuttlecock type object (called a Jianzi) in the air by striking it predominantly with legs, usually with a net between teams. Also called Shuttlecock. Joggling — running (jogging) races while juggling. Jokgu — a Korean sport which resembles a mix of football and volleyball. Jorkyball — a type of indoor soccer on a small rectangular filed surrounded by glass walls. Judo — the objective is to throw or takedown the opposing player to the ground. Jugger — a brutal sport inspired by the movie “The Salute of the Jugger”, the objective is for the team to get to the other team’s foam dog skull. Jujutsu — a Japanese martial art using close combat for defeating an armed and armored opponent, with only a short weapon or none at all. Jukskei — a folk sport from South Africa where competitors throw wooden pins to try and knock down a target wooden peg. K Sports Kayaking — boat races using a small, narrow boat propelled by means of a double-bladed paddle. Kegel — a German nine-pin bowling game played in Australia. Kelly Pool — type of pocket billiard game played on a standard pool table, with fifteen numbered markers which player select from. Kemari — Japanese traditional sport with the aim to keep one ball in the air. Kendo — a form of Japanese martial art that originated from kenjutsu, using bamboo swords and armour. Kho Kho — team that takes lesser time to tag all the opponent players wins the game. Kickball — a type of baseball where the players kick the ball, instead of striking it with a bat. Kickboxing — a group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching. Variations include Pradal Serey (Cambodia), Sanda (China), Savate (France), Sikaran (Philippines). Kilikiti — a traditional Tuvalu sport similar to cricket. Kin-Ball — played with three teams and a large inflated ball. Ki-o-rahi — a traditional New Zealand Maori game played on a circular field. Kite Fighting — battle to cut the lines on the opponents' kites. Kite Landboarding — using a kite and wind power to manoeuver a huge skateboard type board over land. Kite Boarding — a group of sports which use a kite for power and a board for support, such as Kitesurfing , Kite Landboarding , Snowkiting . Kitesurfing — a board and kite are used on the water utilizing different styles consisting of freeride, speed, down winders and racing. Kilikiti — a traditional Samoan and Tuvalu sport similar to cricket. Klootschieten — German sport in which participants throw a ball as far as they can. Kneeboarding — a waterskiing event where a participant is pulled along while kneeling on a convex board. Knife Throwing — like archery, the knife is thrown towards a target. Korfball — a mixed gender ball sport which is similar to netball and basketball, developed in The Netherlands. Krachtbal — a team sport from Flanders, where points are scored by throwing the ball using a neck or back throw into the opponent’s goal area. Krolf — a mix of croquet and golf, players use a mallet to hot a ball into hole. Kronum — a team sport that combines aspects of football, handball, basketball, and rugby into a single sport. Kubb — a lawn game where the object is to knock over wooden blocks ('kubbs') by throwing wooden batons at them. Kurash — folk wrestling style from Central Asia in which wrestlers use towels to hold their opponents, and their goal is to throw their opponents off the feet. L Sports Lacrosse — a team game, originally played by North American Indians, in which the ball is thrown, caught, and carried with a long-handled stick with a piece of shallow netting at one end. Versions include Field Lacrosse , Box Lacrosse , Women's Lacrosse . Lagori — from Southern India, this game involves a ball and a pile of flat stones. A member of one team throws a soft ball at a pile of stones to knock them over, then try to restore the pile of stones while the opposing team throws the ball at them (also known as Lingocha). Land Sailing — racing in a three-wheeled vehicles moving across land powered by wind through the use of a sail. Also known as sand yachting or land yachting. Land Speed Records — in various vehicle classes, competitors attempt to create the fastest time over a fixed distance. Two runs are required in opposite directions within one hour to set a new mark. Land Windsurfing — similar to traditional Windsurfing though performed on land rather than water, using a four-wheeled deck to travel across the surface. Also known as "Terrasailing", "street sailing", "land sailing" and "dirt windsurfing". Lapta – a Russian traditional bat and ball game. The aim of the game is to hit a ball, served by a player of the opposite team, with a bat as far as possible, then run across the field, and if possible back again. Laser Tag — a skirmish sport in which players attempt to score points by tagging targets, typically with a hand-held infrared-emitting targeting device. Lawn Bowls — the objective is to roll biased balls so that they stop close to a smaller ball called a "jack" or "kitty". Lawn Mower Racing — motorsport where participants use race-modified lawn mowers. Legends Car Racing — a racing sport using identical spec vehicles, with bodyshells made of 5/8-scale replicas of American automobiles from the 1930s and 1940s and powered by a Yamaha motorcycle engines. Lelo Burti — a Georgian folk sport, a full contact ball game very similar to rugby. Lethwei — an unarmed Burmese martial art similar to other kickboxing styles from the region. Letterboxing — an outdoor sport that combines orienteering, art, and puzzle solving. Small weatherproof boxes are hidden in publicly accessible places (like parks) and clues are distributed to finding the box. Similar to GeoCaching. Log Rolling — two challengers attempt to stay on a floating log the longest. Long Jump — a track and field event where the participant attempts to jump the longest into a sand pit. See also the similar Triple Jump . Longboarding — a skateboarding sport in which athletes use a longboard to compete in races. Longue Paume — an outdoor version of the racket sport, jeu de paume , played without a net. Luge — a Winter Olympic sport in which competitors race down an ice track in a small one- or two-person sled lying supine (face up) and feet-first. Lumberjack — competitions involving many different events, including log rolling, chopping, timed hot (power) saw and bucksaw cutting, and pole climbing. M Sports Mallakhamba — a traditional Indian sport, where athletes perform various types of gymnastics moves and hold various poses on a vertical wooden pole or a rope. Marathon — a distance running athletics event over 42.2 km. Marching Band — a large team of participants play musical instruments as they perform various routines while moving around on an huge outdoor field. Martial Arts — a tradition of combat practices. Matkot — a beach paddle sport from Israel which is very similar to beach tennis. Medieval Football — Alternative names include Folk Football, Mob Football and Shrovetide Football. Versions include Ba game, Caid, Calcio Fiorentino, Camping, Chester-le-Street, Cnapan, Cornish Hurling, Haxey Hood, La Soule, Lelo burti, Mob football, Royal Shrovetide Football, Uppies and Downies. Metallic Silhouette Shooting — players compete to test their skills by shooting at silhouette metal targets. Metro Footy — a modified version of Australian football played on rectangular field, predominantly in the USA. Mind Sports — a family of sports in which the objective is to test mental strength rather than physical strength. Some may be considered actual sports such as speed cubing , while others not (memory, chess). Minigolf or Miniature Golf — a game utilizing only the putting aspect of Golf, played on short holes on artificial putting surfaces often with obstacles. Officially called minigolf, but also can be called by the name miniature golf, mini-golf, midget golf, goofy golf, shorties, extreme golf, put put, crazy golf, adventure golf, mini-putt and many others. Mini Rugby — a modified version for Rugby Union , to make the sport suitable to be introduced to children. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) — a full contact individual combat sport which include aspects of several other combat sports and martial arts. Mob Football — A type of Medieval Football , usually an annual traditional event with a ball, unlimited number of players and very few rules. Modern Pentathlon — an event in the Olympics that comprises five events: fencing, 200m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a combined event of pistol shooting and 3200m cross country run. Mogul Skiing — snow skiers compete on a specially designed downhill course, in which the primary focus in on the technique used for turns, aerial maneuvers, and speed. Mölkky — players use a wooden pin (also called "mölkky") to try to knock over wooden pins. Mongolian Wrestling — a folk wrestling style from the Mongolian region, in which the aim is to get your opponent to touch his upper body, knee or elbow to the ground. Moscow Broomball — a variation of Broomball, an ice hockey type sport, played in Moscow and only by non-Russians Motoball — similar to football, except all players (except goalkeepers) are riding motorcycles, and the ball is much bigger (also called Motorcycle Polo). Motocross — a form of motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits which include embankments and jumps. See also Freestyle Motocross . Motorcycling Road Racing — a motorcycle sport involving racing motorcycles as teams or individuals around a circular track. At the elite level it is in the form of MotoGP racing. Also known as Moto racing and Bike racing. Motorcycle Gymkhana — a motorcycle time trial sport around cones on a paved area. The winner is the competitor who completes the course in the shortest time. Time penalties are incurred by putting a foot down, hitting a cone, or going outside the designated area. It is similar to car Autocross . Motorcycle Speedway — a Motorsport in which the motorcycles have one gear and no brakes, and race around a circular track. Also commonly known by just Speedway. Variations includes Ice Speedway. Motorcycle Trials — a test of skill on a motorcycle whereby the rider attempts to cover rocky terrain without placing a foot on the ground. The winner is the rider with the least penalty points. Known in the US as "Observed Trials". Motorsports — includes a wide range of sports, each linked with its use of a motor to propel a driver, and all have an element of thrill and danger for the driver and spectator. Mountain Biking — held on steep and rough terrain, involving jumps, rock gardens, and other obstacles. Mountain Unicycling — an adventure sport that consists of traversing rough terrain on a unicycle. Mountainboarding — an action board sport like a snowboard with wheels or a cross-country skateboard. It is also known as Dirtboarding, Offroad Boarding, and All-Terrain Boarding (ATB). Mountaineering — the sport of mountain climbing Mounted Orienteering — participants navigate from start to end through control points, usually on horseback. Muay Thai — a full contact fighting sport in which fighters try to defeat their opponents by using different techniques that make use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins. Mud Bogging — an off-road motorsport which involves driving a vehicle through a muddy course. Muggle Quidditch — the playable version of the sport of Quidditch invented for the Harry Potter books. N Sports Naginatajutsu — a Japanese martial art of wielding the naginata, a weapon resembling the medieval European glaive. Netball — a team game with seven players on a side, similar to basketball except that players are restricted to certain sections of the court, and a player receiving the ball must stand still until they have passed it to another player. Newcomb Ball — an early variation of Volleyball , Teams throw ball back and forth until ball hits floor or is mishandled. Nine-a-side Footy — a mini version of Australian Rules Football , with 3 players each designated as forwards, centres and backs. Nine-Ball — a version of Pocket Billiards played with nine balls, numbered 1 through 9. A player who legally pockets the nine-ball is the winner. Most professional tournaments are conducted for the nine-ball format of pool. Nine-Man Football — a variation of American Football for smaller schools. Nine Pin Bowling — a variation of bowling with only 9 pins set up in a diamond pattern. Ninjutsu — The traditional Japanese art of the Ninjas - incorporating stealth, camouflage and sabotage, now practiced as a martial art. Nordic Combined — a Winter Olympics sport in which athletes compete in a combined event of Cross-Country Skiing and Ski Jumping . Nordic Skiing — a field of competitive skiing which includes all events where the heel of the boot cannot be fixed to the ski (as opposed to Alpine skiing ). Includes Cross-Country Skiing , Ski Jumping , and Biathlon , Nordic Combined and Telemark Skiing . Northern Praying Mantis — a style of Chinese martial arts, sometimes called Shandong Praying Mantis. Novuss — a national sport in Latvia, with similarities to carrom and pocket billiards. Played on a 1 meter square wooden board with pockets in each corner. A small cue stick is used to strike a puck to hit small discs into the pockets. O Sports Oztag — a form of Tag Rugby P Sports Paddle Tennis — a variation of tennis on a smaller court, lower net, using a solid paddle and ball. Paddleball (1 wall) — a small rubber ball is hit against single wall with a solid paddle. Paddleball (4 wall) — like racquetball/squash but played with a solid paddle racket. Padel — a mix of tennis and squash, played on a much smaller court with walls and a solid paddle racket. Paintball — a skirmish sport in which players compete to eliminate opponents by tagging them with capsules containing water soluble dye propelled from paintball guns. Palant — a Polish sport lot of similarities to modern baseball played using a wooden stick and a rubber ball. Paleta Frontón — a wall based racquet sport that originated in Peru. Pall mall — a lawn game which was played between the 1500's and the 1600's. Palla — a traditional street game played in villages of Italy. Pankration (Amateur) — A modern version of the Ancient Olympic sport of Pankration . Parachuting — also known as skydiving, involving jumping from an aircraft with just a parachute. Prizefighting — another name for bare knuckle boxing . Pushball — a team sport played with a large ball in which the objective is to push the ball through the opponent’s goal posts. Q Sports Qianball — a racket and ball sport developed in China which can be best described as a mix of aspects from tennis and squash. Quadrathlon — an endurance sports event composed of the four individual disciplines of swimming, kayaking, cycling and running - also called quadriathlon. Quidditch — the sport invented for the Harry Potter books has been adapted for the real world. See Muggle Quidditch Quoits — a traditional target throwing game in which rings are thrown at a target spike, the aim is to get them as close as possible to the target. R Sports Racerunning — a track and field racing sport for disabled athletes, in which they use a specially designed tricycle. Race Walking — competitors attempt to outrace one another without running. Racketlon — a combination sport, where players compete in the sports of table tennis, tennis, squash, and badminton. Racquetball — a squash type game involving hitting a hallow rubber ball using a stringed racket. Racquets / Rackets — a sport similar to squash. Rafting — the objective is to navigate downstream on river rapids using an inflated raft. Rallycross — automobile sprint racing held on a closed racing circuit using rally type cars. Rally Racing (car) - auto racing that mainly happens either on unpaved roads in races against the clock. Rally Raid — an extended form of rally racing, conducted on an off-road course which spans across one or more countries. Rally Racing (motorbike) — a navigation event on motorbikes on public roads whereby competitors must visit a number of checkpoints in diverse locations while still obeying road traffic laws. Real Tennis — the sport from which the modern lawn tennis was derived. It is played in an indoor court of asymmetric dimensions, using rules and scoring similar to those of modern tennis. Rink Hockey — a roller hockey sport. Rinkball — very similar to Rink Bandy, though played with ice hockey sticks instead of bandy sticks which are more like those used in field hockey. Ritinis — a team sport from Lithuania, played on a football field with goal posts with a puck thrown by bat with a handle and curved elongated end. Road Bicycle Racing — cycle races held on paved roads, usually over several hours or days. Road Bowling — throw a small ball along a road, to cover a prescribed distance with a set number of throws. Road Skating — athletes use either inline or roller skates and ride on road courses. Robot Combat — involves custom built remote control machines fighting each other (not a sport). Robot Sports — sporting competitions involve robot machines battling other robots, often replicating the rules and equipment of sports (not a sport). Robot Soccer — autonomous robots compete in football matches (not a sport). Rock Climbing — competitive rock climbing is called Sport Climbing Rodeo — a sporting event comprising many different sports, including the following Calf Roping, Breakaway roping, Team roping, Barrel racing , Steer wrestling, Goat tying, Bronc riding, Bull Riding , Steer roping and Pole bending. Rogaining — involves cross-country navigation over long distances. Rollball — like handball on roller skates, players must bounce the ball while moving and score goals by shooting the ball into the opposing team's goal. Roller Derby — two teams compete while skating in the same direction around a track. Roller Hockey — includes traditional roller hockey (quad hockey or rink hockey played with quad stakes) and inline hockey (played with inline skates). Roller Skating — there are a range of sports performed while wearing roller skates. Roller Skiing — races are conducted on tarmac road courses with athletes wearing snow skis with wheels attached. Roller Soccer — indoor sport, playing soccer while wearing roller skates. Rope Climbing — competitors climb up a rope using their hands. Rope Jumping (skipping) — involves a single person or more jumping over a rope that is being swung. Roping — a rodeo event where calves or cows are caught by throwing around it a rope with a loop as quickly as possible. Roque — an American variation of croquet played on a hard, smooth surface. Rounders — played between two teams with a bat and ball, like baseball. Rowing — a sport in which competitors propel a boat using oars. Rugby Fives — an indoor court game played with gloves, hitting the ball against the wall. Rugby League — a rough game involving tackling the players in a bid to get the ball, with each team attempting to carry it over the end line. Rugby League Nines — like Rugby League, but with nine players. Rugby Sevens — like Rugby Union except with less players and over shorter time period. Rugby Tens — also known as ten-a-side and Xs, is a variant of rugby union that originated in Malaysia, and is popular in many Asian countries. Rugby Union — played on a grass field by two opposing teams with two H-shaped goalposts at opposite ends. Running — running races can range from short sprints to ultra-marathons Russian Pyramid — a cue sport played in countries of the former Soviet Union (also known simply as Pyramid(s), Russian billiards or Russian pool) S Sports Sailing — a sport that involves moving a boat by using the power of the wind. Sambo — a martial art developed for Russia's military and police force in the 1930s. The term translates as "self-defense without weapons". Samoa Rules — a combination of Australian Rules Football and Rugby Union Speedway - motorsports around an oval track - forms include Motorcycle Speedway , Ice Speedway and Bicycle Speedway . Spongee — an outdoor non-contact sport played on an ice rink in rubber boots with a sponge puck instead of a hard puck like in ice hockey. Sport Acrobatics - the previous name for Acrobatic Gymnastics . Sport Aerobics — the objective is to perform high intensity gymnastic moves in sync with background music. Also called Aerobic Gymnastics. Sport Climbing — rock climbing competitions, can be Lead Climbing, Speed Climbing or Bouldering . Sport Diving — aspects of scuba diving are performed in a swimming pool. Sport Fishing — in competition fishing contestants compete for prizes based on the total length or weight of a fish, usually of a pre-determined species, caught within a specified timeframe. Sport Kite — using a stunt kite to fly the kite in several patterns in tune with a background music. Sport Stacking — stack a number of plastic cups in a pre-determined sequence as fast as possible. Sporting Clays — one of the disciplines of clay pigeon shooting , shooters move about a course, attempting to hit varying targets projected at different angles, speed, elevation, and distances. Sports Car Racing — a type of auto racing, in which sports cars are used. Sprint (Athletics) — track and field running events over short distances, such as 100m, 200m, 400m. Sprint Car Racing — a racing sport which involves direct racing of high powered small cars. Sprint Football — a USA varsity sport for lightweight players which emphasizes speed and agility. Squash — a racquet sport played by two or four players in a four-walled court with a small hollow rubber ball. Squash Tennis — derived from both squash and lawn tennis, played on a squash court with tennis rackets and balls. Squat — a powerlifting event in which participants attempt to perform a squat with the maximum weight on their shoulders. Ssireum — a folk wrestling style and traditional national sport of Korea, with the aim to bring any part of the opponent's body above the knee to the ground. Steeplechase — an athletics distance track running event with barriers and water jumps. Steeplechase — a horse racing sport in which competitors on horsebacks race on a long distance course that has several types of obstacles. Stické Tennis — an indoor racquet and ball based sport derived from lawn tennis in the late 19th century, using a smaller court surrounded by 4 walls. Stock Car Racing — a car racing sport in which production-based cars, called stock cars, are used for racing. Stoolball — a team sport played on a circular grass field, possibly the precursor to cricket and baseball. Straight pool — a type of pocket billiards game in which a player is required to call which object ball they are going to pocket and to which pocket. Street Hockey — a team sport that was derived from Ice Hockey , though it is played on an asphalt or cement surface instead of ice, and players wear inline skates or shoes. Streetluge — participants race downhill feet first on a sort of modified skateboard. Strongman — a sport which tests competitors' strength in a variety of different ways. Sumo Wrestling — two wrestlers within a circular ring try and push the other out. Super Giant Slalom (better known as Super-G) — an alpine downhill skiing event like giant slalom but the gates to ski through are further apart. Supercross — an indoor dirt-bike racing sport which evolved from Motocross , using specifically built indoor dirt tracks. Supermoto — motorcycle riders compete on three different types of courses as part of a single race: a flat track course, a motocross course and a road course. Surf Kayaking — involves surfing in the ocean using a kayak. Surfboat Rowing — a team of riders compete using surfboats on a course out and back through the surf. Surfing — participants stand on a surfboard, and use the waves for propulsion. Surf Lifesaving — competitions consist of performing various tasks performed by lifeguards in the beach. Swamp Football — a version of association football played in bogs or swamps. Sweep Rowing — each rower has just one oar which is maneuvered with both hands to propel the boat. Swimming — the sport of propelling oneself through water using the limbs. Synchronized Diving - a diving sport in which two divers perform the exact same dive simultaneously. Synchronized Skating — a sport of the figure skating discipline in which 8 to 20 skaters perform routines as a team on an ice rink. Synchronized Swimming — athletes perform synchronized dance routines to music while floating in water. T Sports Table Football — also called Fußball or Foosball, tries to replicate the game of Association Football on a table top. Table Tennis (also called Ping Pong) - a racket sport played with small paddles and a lightweight ball on a rectangular table with a net in the middle. Taekwondo — a self defense discipline that originated in Korea. Tag Rugby — a team sport similar to touch rugby in which instead of a tackle a Velcro attached tag if pulled off the ball carrier. Similar in play to Touch Rugby . Also known as Flag Rugby. Played in several forms, such as OzTag and Mini Tag. American flag rugby played in the US K1-9 is a variation of Tag Rugby. Tamburello — racquet and a ball based sport from Italy. Target Archery — a popular Archery competition where competitors shoot at stationary circular targets from different distances. Target Shooting — guns of any type used for aiming at a target. Tee-Ball — an introductory sport for younger kids to baseball and softball, with the ball hit off a stationary tee. Tchoukball - an indoor team sport in which the players can score by throwing a ball onto a rebound frame at either end of the court and the ball landing back on the court without being caught. Team Handball — a commonly used name for the sport of Handball . Team Penning — the objective for each three-rider team on horseback is to separate three specific cattle from a herd. Te Ano — the national game of Tuvalu, with similarities to volleyball. Tejo — a Colombian sport in which metal discs are thrown 20m to a target which explodes when hit. Telemark Skiing — The bindings for telemark skiing holds the boot by the toes, unlike Alpine Skiing which is fixed-heel. Also known as free hill skiing and telemarking. Tennikoit — played with a rubber ring, in which the objective is to catch and throw the ring back on to the opponents half of the court. Also called ring tennis or tenniquoits. Tennis — a court sport where players use a stringed racket to hit a ball to each other over a net. Tennis Polo — an outdoor team sport, where players attempt to throw a tennis ball through a goal defended by a goal keeper with a tennis racket. Also called Toccer. Tenpin Bowling — a player rolls a bowling ball on to a wooden or synthetic lane to knock down pins. Tent Pegging — the objective for a horse rider is to pierce, pick-up and carry a target, with a lance or a sword, as they gallop towards the target. Test Cricket — the longest form of cricket, played over 5 days. Tetherball — two players hit a ball attached by a rope to the top of a stationary pole. Thoroughbred Racing — horse racing sport which involves the racing of thoroughbred horses. Three-Cushion Billiards — a very challenging cue sport and Carom Billiards discipline, where the aim is to carom the cue ball off both object balls and contact the rail cushions at least three times before the last object ball. Throwball — a sport very similar to Newcomb Ball (a variation of Volleyball) that is played in India. Torball — a team sport for the visually impaired with an inflated ball with bells inside. The aim is to throw the ball through the opponent´s goal line. Toros Coleados — involves chasing down a bull while riding on horseback (also called Bull-Tailing). Touch Football — A version of American Football, where instead of tackling players to the ground, the person carrying the ball only needs to be touched. Touch Rugby — a team sport derived from Rugby Football, in which the tackling is replaced with just a touch. Tower Running — grueling races up tall man made structures. Also known as Stair Climbing. Track Cycling — bicycle races conducted on velodromes or other specially designed tracks that feature a steep banking. Track & Field — also known as athletics. Trampolining — competitors perform acrobatics while jumping on a trampoline. Trap Shooting — one of the variants of clay pigeon shooting , where 1 or 2 targets are thrown away from a traps situated 15m in front of the shooter. TREC — a French equestrian sport in which the objective is to test both the horse and the rider in competitions consisting of three separate events. Tree Climbing — competitions in which competitors climb trees as fast as possible using various techniques based on the daily working conditions of arborists. Triathle — a shortened version of the Modern Pentathlon, athletes compete in shooting, swimming and running events as a part of a single race. Triathlon — a race consisting of three events, usually swimming, cycling, and running in consecutive order. Triple jump — a track and field event where the participant attempts to hop, skip and jump the longest distance. Also called the hop, skip and jump for obvious reasons. Similar to the long jump . Trugo — Australian sport in which players strike a rubber ring, which is called a whell, with a mallet through goal posts. Tug of War — two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope Tumbling — a gymnastics event involving tumbling along a mat performing flips, rolls, jumps, performing somersaults and handsprings. Twenty20 — a fast-paced limited over cricket match played 20 overs per team. Also known as T20 Cricket. U Sports Ulama — a traditional ball sport from Mexico, players keep the ball inbounds by hitting it with their hips or forearms. Ultimate — played with a disc (frisbee), with points scored by passing the disc to a teammate in the opposing end zone. Ultralight Aviation — events with of lightweight aircraft which have 1 or 2 seat fixed-wings. Ultramarathon — very long distance endurance events, ranging from greater than Marathon distance to several days. Ultramarathons can either cover a specified distance, or take place during a specified time frame, with the winner covering the most distance in that time. Underwater Football — played in a swimming pool with snorkeling equipment, the aim is to manoeuvre a slightly negatively buoyant ball underwater (by carrying and passing) from one side of a pool to the other. Scoring is achieved by placing the ball in the gutter on the side of the pool. Underwater Hockey — two teams of six push a puck along the bottom of a swimming pool. (also known as 'Octopush' or Water Hockey). Underwater Ice Hockey — A variation of Ice Hockey played upside-down underneath frozen pools or ponds. Participants wear snorkeling equipment and wet suits and use the underside of the frozen surface as the playing area for a floating puck (also called sub-aqua ice hockey). Underwater Orienteering — individual and team events in which competitors wearing scuba diving equipment swim an underwater course following a route marked on a map prepared by the competition organizers, using a compass and a counter meter to measure the distance covered. Underwater Photography — teams of competitors using using scuba gear and using a digital underwater camera dive and photograph the same saltwater ocean sites at the same time over a two-day period, with the submitted digital images assessed to find the winner. Underwater Rugby — two teams compete for a slightly negatively buoyant ball (filled with saltwater) and score by placing it into the opponents' goal (heavy metal bucket) at the bottom of a swimming pool. Underwater Target Shooting — competitors free dive in a swimming pool, using spearguns to fire at targets. Underwater Wrestling — an alternative name for Aquathlon . Uneven Bars — an artistic gymnastics apparatus used only by female gymnasts comprising a pair of parallel bars set at different heights. (also called or asymmetric bars). Unicycle Basketball — a version of Basketball with all competitors riding unicycles. The sport uses a regulation basketball on a regular basketball court with the same rules. Unicycle Handball — competitors ride unicycles and a handball-sized ball, with the aim to throw it into a vertical hoop placed about 6 feet (1.8 m) above the ground. Unicycle Hockey — a team sport, similar to roller or inline hockey, though all competitors are riding a unicycle and using a tennis ball and ice-hockey sticks. Unicycling Racing — a competition which involves racing using a unicycle. Unicycle Trials — a form of unicycling which involves participants riding a unicycle over obstacles without any part of the rider touching the ground. Unicycling — sports using a single wheel cycle. Urban Golf — golf played anywhere that there's free space and not too many people about. V Sports Vajra-mushti — a form of Indian wrestling in which a knuckleduster-like weapon called the Vajra-mushti is employed. Va lencian Frontó — modified Valencian Pilota version of the original Basque Pelota game. The players don't stand face-to-face as in the more popular Valencian Pilota but share a common playing area. Valencian Pilota — is a traditional handball sport played in the Valencian Community of Spain. The ball is usually struck with a bare hand in a game involving two teams made from two up to five players each (depending on the particular version played). Unlike the original Basque Pelota, it is not played against a wall. Instead, teams are placed face to face separated either by a line on the ground or a net. Versions include Valencian Frontó . Varpa — an old outdoor game dating back to the Viking Age. It is similar to boules but played with a flat and heavy thrower known as "varpa" instead of balls, once made of shaped stones but nowadays aluminium is more popular. Varzesh-e Bastani — a traditional Iranian martial arts. The sport is practiced in a gymnasium called Zourkhaneh, which is another name by which the sport is known. Also called Varzesh-e Pahlavani Vault — an artistic gymnastics event for men and women, in which the athlete leaps over a vault or pommel horse, using the hands for pushing off. Vert Skateboarding — an acrobatic sport in which athletes riding a skateboard perform various tricks while being airborne. Vert Skating — acrobatic inline or roller skating sport performed on a ramp. Vigoro — an Australian sport that combines elements of Cricket and Baseball, mainly played by women. Played on a pitch shorter than for cricket, with a bat with a long handle like a paddle. Vintage Racing — a form of Auto-Racing, with vehicles limited to Vintage types. Volleyball — a game for two teams of six players, in which a large ball is hit by hand over a high net, the aim being to score points by making the ball reach the ground on the opponent's side of the court. See also Beach Volleyball . Similar sports and variations include Throwball , Newcomb Ball . Vovinam — a Vietnamese martial art. Vx — a ball sport from the UK, originally known as Rock-It-Ball. It is played by two teams of five players. The court is roughly the size of a basketball court, with 5 balls in play. Players carry a VstiX for carrying, throwing and catching the ball. W Sports Wakeboarding — riding a board and doing tricks on the wake behind a boat. Walking Football — a version of association football in which players are only allowed to walk during game play, developed for older people to keep fit. Wallball — a wall based sport similar to squash in which a hi-bounce rubber ball has to be hit onto the wall after a single bounce. Wallyball — a variation of volleyball, which is played in a racquetball court enclosed with walls on all four sides. Washer Pitching — a target throwing game similar to horseshoes, in which players as a part of teams take turns to toss washers into a box or hole. Water Basketball — a mix of basketball and water polo played in a swimming pool with basketball goals. Water Polo — a team sport played in swimming pools, the aim is to pass the ball over the water and into the goal net. Water Skiing — riders are pulled along behind a boat skimming atop the water wearing one or two skis. Water Volleyball — a team sport derived from volleyball in which the games are played in water. Weightlifting — competitors attempt to lift weights mounted on barbells. Weight Throw — a family of heavy weight throwing events, in which the objective is to either throw the weight as far as possible or as high as possible. Western Pleasure — a horse show competition in which horses are evaluated for their manners and composure. Wheelchair Basketball — basically regular basketball played on a wheelchair. Wheelchair Curling — a variation of curling in which athletes with a disability affecting their lower limbs use wheelchair to play the sport. Wheelchair Dancing — all of the participants of a team perform dance routines while riding on a wheelchair. Wheelchair Fencing — a version of Fencing in which disabled athletes fight with thin swords while sitting in wheelchairs which are tightly fastened to the floor. Wheelchair Racing — a type of racing in which athletes with physical disabilities compete with the help of a wheelchair. Wheelchair Rugby — a full contact indoor team sport conducted for players with disabilities. Wheelchair Rugby League — a version of rugby league football but played using a wheelchair. Wheelchair Tennis — a version of lawn tennis for those who have lower body disabilities. Whitewater Slalom — a kayaking and canoeing sport in which athletes use a kayak or canoe to navigate through a course that consist of hanging gates on river rapids. Wiffleball — a variation of Baseball designed for indoor or outdoor play in confined areas, using a perforated, light-weight, rubbery plastic ball and a long, plastic yellow) bat. Windsurfing — riding a modified surfboard manoeuvered using a sail on a movable mast. Wingsuit Flying — a type of skydiving, where a person will fly in the air using a special jumpsuit called the wingsuit. Winter Guard — an indoor sport of the color guard discipline in which teams perform several routines using supporting equipment to recorded background music. Winter Triathlon — athletes compete in running, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Women's lacrosse — a limited-contact version of lacrosse Woodball — a sport where a mallet is used to pass a ball through gates. This game can be played in grass, sand or indoor. See also Beach Woodball . Wood Chopping — participants attempt to cut or saw a log or other types of wood in the quickest time. Wrestling — a general term for a combat sport between two competitors involving grappling type techniques. Forms include the Olympic styles of Greco-Roman and Freestyle. There are many regional forms of wrestling, too many to mention, but include Sumo , Yağlı Güreş (Turkish oil wrestling). Variations also include Aquathlon (underwater wrestling), Arm Wrestling . Wushu — a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. X Sports Xare — a racket sport, a form of Basque pelota , where players face each other across a net which is strung across the middle of an indoor court. Xingyiquan — is one of the major "internal" styles of Chinese martial arts (probably not a sport ). Y Sports Yağlı Güreş — Turkish for Oil Wrestling, also called grease wrestling. This form of wrestling , where the wrestlers cover themselves in oil. It is the national sport of Turkey. Yak Polo — a Mongolian variation of the sport Polo played on yaks instead of on horses. Yotsudama — a variation of Four-Ball carom billiards played in East Asia. Yubi Lakpi — a seven-a-side traditional football game with similarities to rugby played in Manipur, India, using a coconut. Yukigassen — a snowball fighting-competition played between two teams with seven players each, originated in Japan. Z Sports Zorb Football — a team sport that was derived from association football (soccer) in which players are encased in an inflated bubble called Zorb. Zourkhaneh — the Zourkhaneh (house of strength) is the traditional gymnasium where the sport of Varzesh-e Bastani or Pahlavani is practiced. The sport is sometimes known by this name. Alternative spellings are Zurkhaneh, Zorkhana or Zourkhaneh. Zui Quan — The words mean Drunken Fist in Chinese. Also known as Drunken Boxing or Drunkard's Boxing.	i don't know
"What world renowned academy, originated in 1741, relocated to Camberley, Surrey in 1947, has the motto, ""Serve to Lead""?"	British Choirs on the Net - Alphabetical Choir list S Salhouse Singers, Suffolk Salisbury Cathedral Choir Salisbury Cathedral Choir maintains a tradition of church music that has been offered in the Cathedral since its consecration in 1258. Salisbury has been well known for the lead that it has given in liturgy, and music has always played an important part in the Cathedral's worship. In the early days the music in the Cathedral was performed by two groups of musicians, the Vicars Choral and the choristers, either together or separately. In the sixteenth century there first appeared the Lay Vicar, a singing man who was not in Holy Orders and whose duty it was to assist the Vicar Choral with the singing. Today the music is provided by sixteen boy choristers and sixteen girl choristers aged between 8 - 13 years and six Lay Vicars. In 1991, the same year in which the 900th anniversary of the founding of the very first boys' choir was celebrated, Salisbury became the first English Cathedral to form a separate and independent foundation for girl choristers. They sang their first service in October of that year and nowadays the weekly services are equally divided between the boy and girl choristers. Salisbury Cathedral Chamber Choir, Wilts Salisbury Cathedral has a new chamber choir which specializes in early music and plainsong which has grown out of the original Sarum plainsong and the great heritage of liturgy attached to this Cathedral. Directed by Daniel Cook, Assistant Director of Music, the choir deputizes for the Cathedral choir on major feast days, when these fall within choir holidays, and also further promotes the Cathedral's work and mission throughout the diocese. It provides a marvellous opportunity for accomplished singers to participate directly in the Cathedral's liturgy and, simultaneously, fills a gap in its music programme. Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir was established in September 2007 as a further development of the "Singing Together" outreach initiative run by the Cathedral and Cathedral School with funding from the Choirs Schools Association. The choir is non-audition and open to all boys and girls in School Years 4-8. Salisbury Chamber Chorus, Wiltshire The Salisbury Chamber Chorus is a group of singers who perform 3 concerts a year. We have a wide repertoire from Opera to Classical and Popular Music Salisbury Community Choir, Wiltshire was formed in 1993 growing from an evening class entitled 'Singing for Non Singers'. Since Fiona Clarke became Musical Director in 1998 the choir has gained huge popularity and its membership has increased tenfold. With about 200 members, the choir is now one of the largest in the area. In 2001 the choir embarked on its first European tour to Germany, in 2003 it travelled to Paris and in 2005 to Poland. The choir has developed a reputation for giving performances which are both thought provoking and fun. Various institutions ask us to perform concerts for them, including the National Trust at Stourhead for their Festival of the Voice, Salisbury Cathedral for their lunchtime concerts and Studio Theatre at the Salisbury City Hall. Salisbury Musical Society Performing 3 concerts a year in Salisbury Cathedral Saltash Girl's Choir, Cornwall e-mail only: contact Rachael Waters Saltash Girl's Choir is for girls aged from 5 - 15. Meets at 6.30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Wesley Church. Currently singing songs from the shows but generally a whole range of song styles. Saltash Male Voice Choir, Cornwall Wide repertoire from spirituals and church music to the Beatles, Cornish songs and Christmas music Sanctus, London e-mail only: contact Sanctus Choir Sanctus was established in 2002 to give young musicians an opportunity to sing with a chamber vocal ensemble and tackle challenging repertoire in it's original scale. Our members are all second-study singers, and thus bring a good overall musical knowledge to the ensemble. Sanctus generally performs unaccompanied music, and has recently performed several of Bruckner's motets. Sanctus is involved with the charity Tuba to Cuba (www.tuba2cuba.org.uk) which organises come-and-sing performances to aid young musicians in Cuba. Sandbach Voices, Sandbach, Cheshire A friendly and enthusiastic choir whose roots stretch in Sandbach from 1947. Under the artistic direction of our conductor, Martin Cook, the choir has gone from strength to strength performing some ambitious choral programmes which have included Orff’’s Carmina Burana, Britten’s Noye’s Fludde and Handel’s Dixit Dominus. With a mission to bring choral music alive to the local community and to work with and encourage young people to participate in our performances we have an exciting and varied programme ahead. We are always delighted to see new faces, either in the choir or in our audience. Sandgate Singers, Storrington, West Sussex . Sandgate Singers’ is around 80 strong of mixed ability SATB. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7.30 – 9.30 pm during term times at Storrington and Sullington Parish Hall, West Sussex, from the beginning of September to the following July. We perform a minimum of three concerts a year; at Christmas, Easter and in July. Sandham Singers, Newbury, Berkshire This chamber choir, which rehearses weekly in Newbury, Berkshire, performs a wide range of musical styles from Renaissance motets to well-loved favourites, sacred music, spirituals, folk songs, and contemporary works, enjoying some of the most beautiful and diverse choral music ever written. We welcome choral singers interested in joining us, and we prepare for regular concerts as well as occasionally singing the weekend services in cathedrals, under the excellent training of our director, Nicholas Woods. Sandhurst Singers, Sandhurst, Berkshire. e-mail only: contact [email protected] We meet during term time on Wednesday evenings and is a sing for fun group. We sing popular songs from the past few decades, songs from musicals etc. Sandiacre Male Voice Choir, Nottingham The Sandiacre Male Voice Choir is 94 years old this year, having been founded in 1920. During that time there have only been five Musical Directors, two of whom, Horace Wagg and Peter Barber served for 49 and 41 years respectively.Peter joined the choir in 1947 and is still a very active member, along with Bill Foulke who joined two years later and has been Treasurer since 1967. The fortunes of the choir have varied over the years, with membership fluctuating from around forty to less than twenty, necessitating several emergency meetings to decide whether to continue. However, no doubt due to the enthusiasm of a few dedicated members, it has continued, only being suspended during the war years, with regular practices recommencing in September 1946 Sandwich and District Choral Society, Sandwich, Kent fFormed in 1898 and flourished during the first two decades of the Twentieth Century. The Society gave many performances in the Sandwich area at this time. The Society was re-established in the 1950s by its Chairman Charles Luckhurst. Conductors have included David Griffiths, David Warwick, Geoffrey Beadle, Michael Pegg, James Gillespie, and Julian Sampson. Highlights have included Sir Peter Pears singing in Britten's St Nicolas and Richard Baker as the narrator’s part in Honegger's King David. In 2009 the choir was directed by Sir David Willcocks in Handel's Messiah. Patrick Dunn was appointed Musical Director in 2012. Sangstream, Edinburgh . A Scots folk choir. It is open to all, and meets once a week on Thursday evenings. Sangstream aims to be a friendly and fun place open to everyone who has an interest in group singing to take part and to develop their skills with the help of an experienced singer; a group which provides the opportunity for people to learn about and to share Scots songs and traditions; a group which can carry these songs out into the wider community. Sarisbury Choral Society, Nr Southampton, Hampshire Sarisbury Choral Society has established an enviable reputation for friendly and relaxed rehearsals, imaginative concert programmes and innovative joint ventures with professional musicians. It provides an enjoyable and educational experience for beginners and experienced singers and a warm welcome is extended to all who would like to join. Rehearsals are on Thursdays 7:50 – 9:20 at Sarisbury Green Community Centre, The Green, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hants. SO31 7AA. Sarum Consort, Salisbury Originally formed for a Requiem Service in Romsey Abbey in 1992, the Sarum Consort made its formal debut at the 1993 Salisbury Festival when painter Jane Mackay, Andrew's sister, exhibited work inspired by Britten's music, and a concert was given to illustrate the artist's inspiration. The group continues to explore a wide repertoire from medieval times to the present day, but music of the golden age - the Renaissance - remains its speciality. Sarum Voices, Salisbury, Wiltshire Sarum Voices is a choir of young singers based in and around Salisbury. They sing a variety of music, ranging from choral classics and new compositions, to arrangements, by their leader Ben Lamb, of popular hits. The choir performs at engagements of all kinds, including weddings, concerts and tours. Saturday Singers, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire The Saturday Singers began in 1988 as the Nottingham University Adult Education Centre Singers, led by Geoffrey Moore. We are a mixed choir for all ages, based in Nottingham, England. The choir has Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass sections, and currently consists of over 60 members. We rehearse every Saturday during academic term times, and perform our work each year at Christmas and Easter. Sawtry Chorale, Cambridge It has been in existence for 15 years and is a mixed SATB choir of 50 singers or thereabouts Schola, North Wiltshire A new, auditioned chamber choir –specialising in English music from the 1500s to the 21st century. We aim to bring informed performance practice to our concerts, and are equally at home in large and small venues, in vast arena concerts and in intimate concerts in village churches. Our normal performing strength is SATB: 4,2,2,2 - though we would tailor that number and layout to the requirements of particular programmes. Schola Anglicana e-mail only: contact: Mark Wood Mixed voice choir of 25 specialising in English "cathedral" music performed in churches around Somerset & Wiltshire. New members welcome but good sight-reading skills important. Rehearse Maiden Bradley, near Frome. Schola Anselmi, Kingsway, London WC2 A group of adult volunteer singers who sing Gregorian chant (Ordinaries and Propers) at the 12 noon Latin mass at SS Anselm & Caecilia in Kingsway, London WC2; once a month we sing a full polyphonic mass-setting. Schola Assumptionis, London Schola Assumptionis is a chamber choir of approximately ten to sixteen voices dedicated to the sacred polyphonic music of the Renaissance period. We perform works by composers including Tallis, Byrd and Palestrina. We are amateur singers but endeavour to sing to professional standards and perform repertoire which is usually the preserve of professional choirs. We sing liturgically at various Anglican and Roman Catholic churches across London. We also perform concerts once or twice per year. Schola Caeciliana, Kingsway, London WC2 A junior choir, made up of boys and girls, based at the church of SS Anselm & Caecilia in Kingsway, London WC2. We sing each Sunday for 10am Mass, give regular concerts and have made two CD's of our repertoire of Latin and English motets (Unison, SA and SSA), and Gregorian chant Schola Cantorum Cardinal Vaughan, Kensington, London The Cathedral-standard liturgical choir of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, made up of boys aged 11-18, singing regularly at Our Lady of Victories, Kensington, and undertaking concerts, tours and recordings Schola Cantorum of Cirencester Chamber Choir, Gloucestershire A new, Cotswold based, chamber choir formed by Neil Shepherd (Director of Music at Cirencester Parish Church). The choir is to have a wide repertoire, "From plainsong to jazz" but repertoire will be predominantly church music of different styles. Rehearsals are held on the day of engagements and all music must be prepared thoroughly in advance. Schola Cantorum of Oxford Schola Cantorum of Oxford is the University of Oxford's premier Chamber Choir, composed of approximately 30 students. Directed by renowned conductor James Burton, the choir has recently undertaken projects which have included live broadcasts of world premieres on BBC Radios 3 and 4, filming for a documentary about Vaughan WIlliams, concerts in Oxford, Cambridge and London and international tours to Mexico, Argentina, China, France and Israel. Schola Pietatis Antonio Vivaldi, Oxford Schola Pietatis Antonio Vivaldi (SPAV) was formed in 2005 to make three TV and radio programmes on Vivaldi for the BBC. It is an all-female ensemble of singers and instrumentalists which aims to recreate the particular sound of Vivaldi's Figlie di Choro, those foundlings at Venice's Ospedale della Pietï¿½ who performed at Mass and Vespers from behind grills in the high "cantorie". SPAV reflects the vocal range and age range of Vivaldi's singers, with women aged 14–60+, some singing tenor and bass! Sciolto Chamber Choir, Belfast, Co Antrim: e-mail only: contact Paul Berry The name means free and unrestrained (as well as a few other things in colloquial Italian.....). We are a small chamber choir which sings as diverse a range of music in as diverse a range of locations as possible. Scottish Chamber Choir, Edinburgh Since its formation in 1968, the Scottish Chamber Choir has performed throughout Scotland and Northern England to great acclaim. Each season the choir presents four concerts in Edinburgh, climaxing with an appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. These are usually supplemented by a Christmas concert and guest appearances at local Music Societies and Festivals throughout the year, keeping members quite busy! Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus Formed in 1991 to provide the Orchestra with a resident choir. They broadcast and record, perform frequently in venues throughout Scotland, and are regular visitors to the Edinburgh International Festival Scunthorpe Male Voice Choir, Lincolnshire Seaford Choral Society, East Sussex A large choir of more than 110 voices from a small town on the south coast. Friendly and enthusiastic, we welcome all comers without audition. Established 90 years ago we sing in the classical choral tradition and give two main concerts a year plus a 'come and sing' on Good Friday as well as occasional workshops and an outdoor carol concert. Seagrave Singers, Kettering, Northamptonshire . A ladies choir, the Seagrave Singers is a welcoming and talented amateur choir. New members are not required to audition to join, nor read music. Full support is given during rehearsals. Members also like to meet socially, throughout the year. Seagreen Singers, Oxford The Seagreen Singers are a community singing group based in Oxford. We sing songs to change the world. The group was formed after a class arranged by the Oxford Workers' Education Association (WEA), and it’s been going for about 10 years. We sing at events supporting peace and social justice around Oxfordshire. We’ve sung “alternative” carols for the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. We’ve run workshops at Campsfield Detention Centre to meet refugees and cheer the inmates and sung outside in support of the campaign to get it closed. We’ve performed at Fair Trade and Green Fairs, we’ve marched on demonstrations, we’ve supported environment and allotment open days. The group is named after the colour of the ribbons worn by the Levellers, a radical movement in Cromwell's Model Army. The Levellers believed in equality for all, justice, and human rights – things that inspire us, centuries later. Seahouses Village Voices, Northumberland A small SATB choir contributing to the life of local communities. Details and contacts on the website. Seaton Sluice Singers, Northumberland Led by Jane Harland, we are a friendly, informal mixed choir singing together for fun (about 50 singers). We sing a wide range of songs old and new from around the world, including a number from the local folk tradition. All songs are taught by ear (no need to read music although music notation is provided). We meet on Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon during term time (10am for coffee and a chat and sing from 10.30am) at Seaton Sluice Community Centre, Albert Road, Seaton Sluice near Whitley Bay, Northumberland NE26 4QX. Second City Sound, Birmingham . Ladies Barbershop Harmony Club. We are a club of nearly fifty ladies who meet on Monday evenings in Great Barr, Birmingham to sing four part unaccompanied harmony in the American Barbershop tradition. We sing in public on occasions and compete in the annual convention of L.A.B.B.S., the Ladies' Association of British Barbershop Singers. Secret Song Club, West London We are the Secret Song Club (so don't tell anyone)! A contemporary a cappella group with a love, talent & passion for music. Born out of West London in the cooler months of 2011, we take inspiration from the pop, funk and soul greats of our times and deliver a rich, uplifting, unique and wholesome sound. We can also attempt basic dance moves with maximum enthusiasm and like roasts dinners, but that is nothing to shout about. Although a new group our line-up have a wealth of performance experience under our collective belt, in fact if equated into dress sizes we would probably be a size 22 (albeit a sexy one). Europe . This contemporary multi-cultural ensemble delivers a sound that is soulful, joyous and uplifting. Seratonics, Nottingham e-mail only: contact: [email protected] This group was formed to help mental health users (who had suffered depression, nervous breakdowns, phobias, and mental health problems of many guises) to be lifted though music-raising their serotonin levels. Serenade, Hull, East Yorkshire e-mail only: contact Choir Director This newly formed ladies' choir is a bit of a curiosity (no point doing what other choirs are doing already) and is a four-part Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass choir. Repertoire will include sacred and secular music from across the ages and across the world. It all depends on who joins as to what we can sing. Membership is open to all women over 18 who have at least some singing experience and are willing to blend and balance in this unusual vocal experience. Serenade Choir, Greater Manchester If you love singing and would like to get involved with a group of musical and friendly women who perform regularly then consider joining Serenade.All the members sing well and are happy to sing music from every era and in every style. The ability to sight read music is an advantage but enthusiasm and commitment are more important to us. We rehearse every Monday evening at 7.30 until 9.30 in a venue just off the M60, Junction 19. Serenata, Cardiff A new choir based in Cardiff. We were founded by members of the Welsh National Opera’s community choir so in general our repertoire has been opera based but we want to develop and widen our appeal. Serendipity Singers, Cardiff, S Wales . We are a mixed choir with an average age of just 25 years. Made up of 32 trained musicians we have a varied repertoire which ranges from Madrigals to Welsh Hymns and Bach Organ fugues to Zulu Wedding songs! We regularly perform on Television and Radio as well as many high profile concerts. Serenity Choir, Cardiff, Wales Serenity is a fun and exciting female voice choir based in Cardiff. Our repertoire ranges from gospel to pop, classical to jazz, songs from the shows and Disney. The choir is non-auditioning and comprises of ladies from all walks of life. Our aim is to sing and perform fantastic songs and enjoy ourselves in doing so. Seriously Occasional Singers, Beer Devon . This choir has been running since January 2009 and is gaining in popularity, membership and getting on down and being groovy with our voices. We rehearse once a month in the Mariners Hall in Beer. Serlo Consort, London A small professional chamber choir (about 16-20 singers) performing a wide variety of music all over the country, but most members based in London. The choir takes its name from the first Dean of Exeter Cathedral - Serlo (12th Century) Sevenoaks Philharmonic Society, Sevenoaks, Kent Founded in 1897, the Sevenoaks Philharmonic Society is one of the most established choral societies in the area and has over 80 singers. We perform three concerts a year of sacred and secular works. Our summer concert takes place in the Sevenoaks Playhouse (formerly The Stag Theatre) and forms a part of the Sevenoaks Summer Festival. One of the friendliest choirs around, every rehearsal is a joy to attend. Sevenoaks Rock Choir, Kent Nationwide phenomenon Rock Choir rehearses across Kent in Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Orpington. Members learn a range of feel-good pop, gospel and Motown songs in harmony arrangement. There is no audition and no requirement to read music. All are welcome – try us out for free! Seventy Chamber Choir of Thanet, Broadstairs, Kent A chamber choir of about 25 singers specialising in unaccompanied choral music of all eras, though one performance a year usually has orchestral accompaniment. Severn Voices, Malvern, Worcestershire Severn Voices is a small chamber choir founded by Will Coleman in 2011 with members who pride themselves on producing top-quality sounds across an unusually varied and challenging repertoire. Made up of around twenty adults, the choir is extremely passionate about choral music and committed to being the best. The choir aims to attract the more adventurous choral singer. As such, you may well have already sung with a few choirs and have experience singing some of the main choral repertoire. Rehearsals are on Mondays at 7.30 p.m. for 2 hours. New members will always be made welcome - just come to a rehearsal. Shabbaton Choir, London Based in London this choir sings Jewish orthodox music in old and modern style. Shakti Sings, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey The Shakti Sings Choir was founded to honour the Earth through song. The national choir is more than 200 strong, women and men with a mission, to dedicate heart and voice with songs that plant seeds of change and inspire deepened awareness of our land and respect for our natural surroundings, especially our rivers and earth. We sing for joy and with joy, singing songs in full harmony with the intention to open hearts and raise consciousness. Shalford Choral Society, Surrey Founded in 1905 in order to participate in the first Leith Hill Musical Festivaland has remained an active and often very successful participant ever since. The Festival is one of the country's leading choral events which is held annually in Dorking. We are a friendly choir of around 35 singers and warmly welcome new members in all voices. No auditions are required. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in the autumn, winter and spring terms. Our main purpose is to achieve a high musical standard but enthusiasm and enjoyment of singing are considered the most important objectives for our members. Shannon Expess Chorus, Potton, Bedfordshire From its beginnings in 1978 - when nine or ten men gathered together to share their love of singing - to its present status as one of the UK's leading amateur choirs, never has that initial feeling of fun and friendship left the chorus. Amateur maybe but definitely not 'amateurish'. Singing is our hobby and the enjoyment that this brings is manifest in all our performances be they in small churches in the wild's of Essex, the Royal Albert Hall or venues in Europe and the USA. Sharnbrook Community Gospel Choir (SGC), Bedford, Bedfordshire. Founded in May 2013 with twelve singers. Eighteen months later, we're thirty plus strong, held three concerts, sung at a dozen church services, completed our first summer season of fetes, were one of the three choirs for the Diocese of St Albans Centenary event and have a busy Christmas ahead. We are based at St Peter's church, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire. Our repertoire is everything from gospel, inspirational, spiritual, trad church music and general contemporary folk and popular material. SHE Choir, King's Cross, London A vibrant women's choir singing original arrangements of pop, indie, rock and other genres. It's completely free to join, and we don't audition - no experience necessary. We're always open to new members so come along to our next meeting! We meet every Monday, 7pm, upstairs at the Star of Kings pub in Kings Cross - 126 York Way, London N1 0AX (nearest tube King's Cross) Sheddingdean Community Gospel Choir, Sheddingdean, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Meeting regular on Tuesday 8-9pm at Sheddingdean Community Centre. No auditions or enrolment fee. Join us for a time of singing and laughter, feel happier when you leave from time spent with others. Sheffield Bach Society They perform choral works not only by Bach, but also by a wide range of composers from before Bach's time up to the present day. 6 major regular concerts per season, plus others by invitation Sheffield Cathedral Choir Cathedral Choir of boys, girls and men, singing daily services in Sheffield Cathedral and undertaking regular recordings, tours and broadcasts Sheffield Chorale Sheffield Folk Chorale The Sheffield Folk Chorale was formed in 2001 to put on a special concert of 'uncommon' winter songs and carols. We now have 80 members and have recently issued our fourth CD. The choir is proud of the folk element in its repertoire - a repertoire that can be adapted to reflect seasonal and other themes. While not focusing exclusively on traditional song, much of the material is inspired or influenced by folk music from Britain and beyond. Recent concerts have featured melodies from France, the USA, Poland, and the Czech and Slovak Republics - with new English lyrics where relevant. We’re keen to present material that is distinctive - yet very accessible. Although standards are high, the atmosphere is relaxed, with informal background introductions to each song. Sheffield Ladies' Barbershop Harmony Chorus They sing for all sorts of occasions, and have lots of fun too Sheffield Oratorio Chorus, Yorkshire The Chorus was formed in Sheffield in 1949 and the season 2003 - 2004 will be its 55th season. We are seeking to recruit new chorus singers in all voices during the season. Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus, Yorkshire The current choir was formed in 1935, but its origins are much older. Sheffield, like many towns and cities in Yorkshire, has a long and distinguished tradition of music-making, particularly with its choruses. The Philharmonic Chorus was formed from two choirs dating back to the middle of the Victorian period. the Sheffield Amateur Musical Society, founded in 1864 and the Sheffield Musical Union founded in 1876. Sheffield Socialist Choir, Yorkshire Our choir comes out of a singing evening class, organised by the Workers' Education Association in Sheffield, UK. There are 60-80 of us, and we learn and sing songs which reflect the fight for freedom, human rights and justice around the world. We don't audition. Shelfield Male Voice Choir 70 strong male voice choir based near Walsall. Continental tours include Austria, France, Holland and Spain. This year we are visiting Prague. Shepway Gospel Choir, Hythe, Kent We are a community Gospel Choir, open to all ages, male and female, without discrimination and without audition, and we appeal to those who are simply after a fun couple of hours singing good gospel music in the company of like-minded people. The Musical Director is Wes Carroll, a highly qualified individual who combines his musical ability with humour to enthuse even the most timid of voices to sing from the heart.Our practices are held in The Salvation Army hall, Portland Rd, Hythe, at no expense to the choir members, and there are numerous events throughout the year at which the gospel choir features. Shepway Singers, Hythe, Kent A versatile chamber choir of around 24 singers, available for concerts and weddings, and with material classical and contemporary, sacred and secular. Vacancies occasionally arise for singers with a high level of musical and sight-reading ability Sherborne Chamber Choir, Sherborne, Dorset An auditioned choir of about 40 singers from Sherborne and the surrounding region. It was formed 25 years ago and has a varied and wide repertoire, both sacred and secular, ranging from the Renaissance to the present day. The choir performs three major concerts a year, mostly in Sherborne Abbey, although the choir has also undertaken overseas engagements Paris, Siena and Bruges. Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society, Norfolk Founded in 1933 under the late Norman Cutting, Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society draws its membership chiefly from the two towns as well as neighbouring towns and villages along the North Norfolk coast and inland. Over the decades we have enjoyed the musical direction of a variety of conductors all of whom have strived to maintain a high standard. The choir has performed a wide-ranging repertoire, mostly choral works but sometimes venturing into operatic and other genres. Shetland Choral Society, Scotland Shetland Choral Society has been singing regularly in Shetland since the 1940's but existed in other forms well before that. In the 1990's it changed its name from Lerwick Choral Society to Shetland Choral Society to reflect the fact that it draws members from all over the Islands Shifnal and District Male Voice Choir, Shifnal, Shropshire A choir of 25+ members, founded in 1957 at the White Hart Inn, Shifnal in Shropshire. Its motto is "Spread a little happiness everywhere you go with song and laughter". Shifnal Chorale, Shropshire Shifnal Chorale is a mixed voice choir based in Shifnal, where we rehearse every Monday evening at the Shifnal Methodist church: we give concerts across Shropshire, usually in Shifnal, Albrighton, Broseley, Wellington and Much Wenlock. Shifnal Chorale presents concerts of serious musical works at regular intervals throughout the year, with a traditional Christmas carol concert in the Christmas term and a programme of lighter music in the summer term. Shiney Row Male Voice Choir, Co. Durham: e-mail only: contact Stephen Wroe . Founded in 1959, and now more than 50-strong, it performs for charities, churches & other organisations throughout NE England. Shirley Community Gospel Choir, Solihull, West Midlands Starts January 2010 Shopwyke Singers, Chichester, West Sussex: e-mail only: contact Alexander Dichmont . Chamber choir approx. 35-strong, putting on 2-3 concerts a year, mostly in Boxgrove Priory Shout Rhythm & Blues Choir, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire We are 30 strong with our own 6 piece band, based in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire Showchoir, Chelmsford, Essex With simple vocal arrangements and harmonies there are opportunities to sing solo if you fancy it, on the other hand is you’d rather stay in the background and sing along with the group that’s fine too. We are a unique and fun musical theatre choir based in Essex that will capture your imagination and bring out the performer in you. Showchoir gives you the chance to sing and perform all the big hits from your favourite musicals as part of a theatrical ensemble. We cover every genre and period of musical theatre from Oklahoma and West Side Story through to Wicked and Mamma Mia. With simple vocal arrangements and harmonies there are opportunities to sing solo if you fancy it, on the other hand is you’d rather stay in the background and sing along with the group that’s fine too. Shrewsbury Cantata Choir, Shropshire We are a mixed, non-audition choir, with approximately 60 members, and usually perform three major concerts in a year, together with carol singing, and occasional exchanges with continental choirs. Our repertoire includes large-scale classical choral works, madrigals, part songs and specifically commissioned pieces. We also offer workshops, for example on opera choruses, which have proved very popular. Shrewsbury Children's & Infant's Choir, Shropshire The Children’s Chorus was originally formed in 1988 and after 7 successful years disbanded. Two and a half years ago it was re-started by the founder and musical director, Lorna Crosse. It consists of three children’s choirs. The Infant chorus is made up of children 4-7 years of age and was originally going to be a ‘training group’ to feed the main chorus, but has taken on a life of its own. The children learn how to read music and to sing safely, through a series of games and listening and performing skill builders that are so much fun the children are unaware that they are learning! Shrewsbury Children’s Chorus is made up of children from ages 7-16 years of age Shrewsbury Choral Society, Shropshire A mixed choir of approx 110 members, formed in 1941 but continuing a choral tradition in Shrewsbury dating back to 1783. Performs mainly traditional choral works, with occasional lesser known works. Two concerts a season, one with orchestral accompaniment and the other with organ. Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir, Shropshire Initially this choir was called the 'Rolls Royce (Shrewsbury) Male Voice Choir' before becoming the 'Perkins Engines Male Voice Choir' and finally Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir in 1990. Shrewsbury Police Male Voice Choir, Shropshire Now with nearly 50 members, the choir has been in existence since 1983. New members don't need to be policemen! Shrewsbury Youth Gospel Choir, Shropshire Our incredibly gifted youth worker, Andy Lowe, has recently launched a brand new s-yfc project: our first ever inter-school youth gospel choir. Shropshire Got2Sing Adult Contemporary Choir . Fun and friendly contemporary choirs at locations across the Midlands including Stourbridge, Worcester, Wolverhampton, Bewdley, Telford, Shrewsbury, Hereford and Gloucester. The relaxed weekly sessions provide members with tuition in vocal technique, harmony and performance as they sing songs from the world of pop, the classics and musical theatre. There are also unique performance opportunities, concerts, workshops, social events and choir tours. You don’t need to audition, have any singing experience or be able to read music – just a love of singing! Simply turn up for a FREE taster session to see if Got 2 Sing is for you. Anyone 18 and over is welcome. Shropshire Male Chorus (Telford) The choir was originally G.K.N.Sankey M.V.C. and was formed in 1941,the choir was renamed the Shropshire Male Chorus (Telford),we are based in Hadley, Telford. Shuffletunes, Fleet, Hampshire is a different kind of choir. You don't have to consider yourself good at singing to join us. You might just want to try developing your singing voice in a safe, fun environment. What the choir sings is up to its members. This of course means that it has its own flavour! Shuffletunes aims to be a live, fun, rewarding and fulfilling choir, for its members and its audiences. Siancio Singers, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland A new mixed voice choir starting in September. Repertoire will cover a broad range of music including gospel, jazz, folk, world music and classical. No choral experience is necessary, just a love of singing and the ability to sing in tune. No auditions. Sidmouth Choral Society, Devon Sidmouth Choral Society is an amateur choir based in Sidmouth, Devon. We were founded in 1856 and perform two major concerts per year, one in the Spring and the other in December. We are a friendly group of around 60 singers, meeting one evening per week for about 10 weeks before each concert. Sidmouth Gospel Choir, Devon An inclusive, community choir, under Christian leadership but open to people of any faith or even none at all. SGC sing contemporary gospel with an authentic, ‘big’ sound and an infectious, heartwarming feel. Above all, we enjoy what we do! Signature, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire An award-winning female vocal group singing challenging a cappella close harmony in a variety of styles from bluesy ballads and popular classics to barbershop. Signature Show Choir, Gwent: e-mail only: contact Craig James Formed in 2010, this modern small choir of girls is under the musical directorship of Richard Summers and Craig James. We are available for concerts in the UK, and in a short time have performed with the likes of Alfie Boe and Hayley Westenra. Silson Singers, Whittlebury, Nr Towcester, Northants: e-mail only: contact Natasha Thompson A choir for beginner singers of any age. Set up for people who have always wanted to sing but had been told they can't. No music reading required, everyone is welcome. Silton Singers, Gillingham, Dorset A long-established choir. There are no auditions and enthusiasm is more important to us than previous musical experience. The choir, currently numbering approximately 50 singers, rehearses on Monday evenings in Gillingham Methodist Church from 7-9pm. Major concerts are commonly given in late October/early November, December, late March/early April and May. Silurian Choir, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire A 50 strong choral society formed in 2002. We aim to perform music from the early baroque through to contemporary, included both well loved and less familiar works. Silver City Singers, Aberdeen We are The Silver City Singers! An Aberdeen based male voice chorus. Our singing style is Acappella (mainly in the barbershop style). We love singing in harmony and want everyone to enjoy it as much as we do. We have sung to many types of audiences; to large or small groups, in retirement homes or concert halls, nursing homes, or church halls. We sing at weddings and funerals, we sing in the street. We can sing for You!" Sing Devon, Plymouth Sing for fun! Nantwich, Cheshire This beginners choir is offered through Reaseheath College, Nantwich as an evening class. Aimed at those who are new to singing or feel a bit “rusty”, the group sings in simple two part harmony and vocal training is included in the sessions. Sing for Fun, Stockport, Greater Manchester Community Singing Group, every 2 weeks on a Tuesday, 8-9pm - ï¿½2 includes refreshments. No singing experience or music knowledge needed - just come and sing with other people. The sessions are fun and easy going with a variety of songs. The singing group is at Stockport Music Academy in the town centre of Stockport. Sing for Joy, Bingham, Norfolk . This is a Community Choir and is open access to anyone, regardless of ability and there is no need to read music as I teach by ear. Sing for Joy, Cromer, Norfolk This is a Community Choir and is open access to anyone, regardless of ability and there is no need to read music as I teach by ear. Sing for Joy, Norwich, Norfolk This is a Community Choir and is open access to anyone, regardless of ability and there is no need to read music as I teach by ear. Sing for Life, Spennymoor, County Durham We are an open community choir for adults. Durham. No experience of reading music is required and new members will be mentored by an experienced member in their vocal group. We currently have 40 members and always welcome newcomers. Our wide repertoire includes modern pop music, songs from the shows, local north east songs and traditional favourites. We meet on Monday afternoons in term time at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, County Durham from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. We do 3 concerts a year, sometimes with another local choir. Sing for your Lunch, London, EC2M e-mail only: contact Hannah Griffith Why not swap sandwiches at your desk for an energising lunch hour of group singing in parts? Sing for your Lunch is a singing group that offers you the opportunity to enhance your singing and performing skills in your lunch hour. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or more of a shower soloist, new members are always welcome and no previous experience is required. Led by experienced jazz singer and workshop leader Laka D, the sessions are fun and relaxed. Sing for your Lunch is a collaboration between Spitalfields Festival and Bishopsgate Institute. Sing for your Lungs, London Free to all with COPD, Asthma or other lung conditions, Thursdays 3-4pm, Whittington Hospital, Physiotherapy Gym, London N19 5NF Sing for Your Supper, Derby If you can't sing it... wing it; Our newly discovered motto! We love singing but hey, if it goes wrong, at least we carry on singing and smiling. Our choir has a range of talents and singing abilities but all are equally welcome. We sing in 2,3 and 4 part harmony but you won't find us singing your typical Choral songs. Our aim is to sing unexpected songs, to challenge ourselves and to have fun in the process! If you can hold a tune, enjoy singing and want to join a relaxed yet challenging choir, then come along and join in a rehearsal. Sing it Loud, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire . A not for profit, no audition choir for people that love to sing. Sing It!, Southampton A Youth Gospel Choir open to All aged 13 - 25. We operate in the Southampton area. Sing Live (national) "The largest and fastest growing independent singing organisation in the UK." I can't encapsulate them in a few sentences -- visit the site to learn more! Sing Out Bristol Sing Out Bristol – LGBT choir – and it would be good to be listed on your site if that's at all possible. We meet every Tuesday and have about 28 members now (all different abilities - we don't audition or expect singers to read music) with new people joining all the time. We've just had our first public performance this weekend. Sing Out Chesham Community Choir. Performing Arts Studio, Chesham Park Community College, Buckinghamshire Shed@ThePark is opening its doors to community members who are interested in singing and having fun. Everyone is welcome, no experience is necessary. And it's free! The singing group will meet weekly to rehearse a number of songs with an aim to perform alongside Shed@ThePark's planned performances in February 2011. Sing Out Streatham, London Meets Thursday evenings from 7.30 - 9pm during term time. For the next 3 weeks we'll be at the White Lion, as advertised on our Facebook page, and then we're moving to Dunraven School from 22nd October. Sing! Sing! Sing! Community Choir, South Norfolk. email only: contact [email protected] We meet at Bergh Apton Village Hall on Thursday evenings between 7.30 and 9PM. We sing pop songs between the 40s and 00s. We welcome singers of all abilities. Our main focus is to achieve the 'feel good factor' through the art of singing! Sing Squad, Aldershot, Hampshire A contemporary choir. Modern songs, no audition, try us out for free. Mondays fortnightly 7.30-9pm at Connaught Leisure centre, Aldershot. Sing Streatham Community Choir, SW16 5WX e-mail only: contact [email protected] We are a friendly, informal choir of all ages. Our conductor is Nina Richardson. No experience nor audition is required. We meet at Woodmansterne Primary School, Stockport Road, Streatham Vale, London, SW16 5XE on Monday, 7.00-8.15pm, in school term time. Charges per session: Adults ï¿½5, Concessions ï¿½2.50, Children ï¿½2. Sing Tower Hamlets, East London Sing Tower Hamletsï¿½is an community choirï¿½open to all regardless of experience!ï¿½There are no auditions and no requirements. Whether you are a seasoned performer, or more of the shower-singer type, if you love to sing and your are in the area - join us!ï¿½ Sing Up Loud, Bedfordshire A new and exciting choir that aims to encourage and guide anyone and everyone to get involved and feel the buzz from making the wall of sound he has proved time and again that people can make. Sing Up Sing Out, Camden, London We have just begun a new lunchtime FREE choir for people aged over 18yrs living in Camden called , it’s on Tuesdays from 12.15pm-1.45pm and our music director is Naveen Arles. Sing Winchester, Hampshire Sing Winchester is an a cappella world music choir which started in January 2009. We sing folk songs from around the world, usually in 3 or 4-part harmony and in their original language. We currently have about 25 members. Sing Wokingham, Berkshire An open access choir based in Wokingham with 70+ members. We are run for the members to enjoy and participate in the choral singing experience. We are non profit and donate as much as we can to local charities. this means that as well as being part of the community, we also support local causes. Singability, Derby A new choir for children aged 8 to 12, and has grown out of the previous monthly SingAbility workshops. From January 2006, SingAbility meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5.45-6.45pm. The choir has a varied repertoire and the young singers are coached in both vocal techniques and general musicianship. There are regular performance opportunities at Voices Choir concerts. Entry is open without audition. Keen young singers should contact the Musical Director, Katharine Choonara, at The VoiceBox. SingCR0nise, Croydon, Surrey: email only: contact Matt Spencer It is an adults community Gospel Choir for the communities in the CR0 postcode. We rehearse every Sunday at 7pm at The Salvation Army hall in New Addington. There are currently in the region of 25-30 members and growing. We started as a 6 week project in the run up to Christmas 2008, and the members didn't want it to end, so we have continued, performing at 2 local community fun-days and farther afield at a Salvation Army regional event. Singers of London: e-mail only: contact Kevin Allen . A chamber choir rehearsing in the City on Monday evenings, specialising in Baroque and Renaissance music, and planning to make St Pancras Parish Church their main venue. Currently 23-strong with room for a few more members. Singers Inspired, Downham Market, Norfolk The choir emerged as a local Community Choir in November 2004, a year after being set up by a charitable organisation as a result of one year grant funding. It is a secular a cappella choir which meets from 7.00 to 9.00 on Thursday evenings during term time at Downham Market Methodist Church Hall. The choir is open to all and is of varied musical abilities. The members (currently 38) enjoy singing together for fun and relaxation. As a community choir Singers Inspired aims to perform two annual concerts, one during Spring Bank Holiday week and one at Christmas. In addition individual requests are considered favourably whenever feasible. Singers4All, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire Singers4All offers training, singing opportunities, workshops and tuitions for singers of all standards and abilities. Directed by soprano Fiona Firth, Singers4All comprises several different groups, and sings for varied concerts and events. The Pop Up Choir is an auditioned mixed voice choir for confident singers with competent sight singing who learn quickly, meeting roughly once a month. Voice Band is a mixed voice group for 7-13 year olds, which meets at 5-6 on Mondays during term time. The Festival Choir is an unauditioned community choir with rehearsals in Spring and Summer for annual Prom concert. Sing4Fun, Leicestershire Formed in April 2010, with the help of Oadby and Wigston Community Action,Sing4Fun started life with 16 voices, and very soon had a regular attendance of 40 voices. The aim of Sing4Fun is to provide a community choir based in South Wigston for voices of all abilities, ages and backgrounds. To sing and enjoy a wide variety music, from tradition to modern, folk, spiritual, African, and Pop. Sing4Fun, Newport, Shropshire One of the regions most exciting, FUN choir for men and women of all ages, singing popular songs and having fun! The repertoire is chosen by the members and there is a great atmosphere within the group who enjoy singing together. First night is completely FREE and there are NO AUDITIONS. Thursday nights - Burton Borough School Newport. Singing 4 Pleasure, Castleford, West Yorkshire A community choir for all ages that enjoy singing Singing for Pleasure, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire An amateur 70 voice mixed voice choir whose sole aim is to raise funds for charities by performing concerts around the UK and even Europe. We have a vast repertoire of music ranging from songs from the shows and ballads to light classics. Singing for Pleasure are a unique choir who enjoy turning musical notes into pound notes. Singing for the Soul, Exeter, Devon: e-mail only: contact [email protected] Thursdays 7-9 pm (St Mary Arches Church, Mary Arches Street, EX4 3AZ) Singing for the Soul, Weston Super Mare, Somerset: e-mail only: contact [email protected] Wednesdays 6-8 pm (The For All Healthy Living Centre, Lonsdale Ave BS23 3SJ) Singing in London, Highgate & Islington, North London Singing in London offers an alternative to the traditional choir in a form of a membership club, which is catered for people of all levels of singing, no auditions and no requirement to read music. The repertoire is based on Broadway & West-End Musicals. There are regular public and in-house performances where the members are featured as a chorus and solo singing. Singing in London also provides vocal coaching workshops to train amateur singers from scratch and to build up their skills and confidence. The workshops runs for six weeks on an intensive level and they help new members to learn vocal techniques before joining the clubs. The workshops are open for all. Currently there are two clubs in North London at Highgate and Islington. Members can participate at both clubs under one membership. Singing in London offers a free taster before joining. Singing in the City, City of London, EC1A 4EU Whoever you are and however well you think you can sing, you are warmly welcomed to the Singing in the City website. We sing songs from all around the world in 3 and 4 part harmony and are delighted with the result. Our members range from absolute beginners to the very experienced, with one thing in common – we love to sing! We are a fast growing, London based choir with an enthusiastic and motivated membership. We run as a co-operative and all members are encouraged to have a say in repertoire and the running of the choir. Singing In The Park, Manchester A weekly outdoor singing group for adults. All abilities are welcome, so if you enjoy singing and you like to get out into the fresh air, come along! Parents, you are welcome to bring your babies along while you sing. Thursdays, 11am-12 noon - Alexandra Park, Manchester, M16 7JL. - Meet at the Pavilion Building facing the lake. Singing it back, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey . Are you an adult who loves to sing ? No need to read music as all songs are taught by listening and 'singing it back'. In other cultures singing is an everyday part of life, a way of binding communities. Come and join one of our groups where we enjoy songs from all over the world in 3 and 4 part harmony. Singing Stars, East Grinstead West Sussex: e-mail only: contact [email protected] Singing Stars choir started in East Grinstead in 2011 to give children the opportunity to learn how to sing in a group and offer both solo and group performing opportunities! The choir welcomes children from 4 to 16 years old and incorporates songs that kids enjoy singing such as Disney, musicals, films and more. The choir is split into two age groups so that the children can do the songs they enjoy. Singology, South and Central London Singology has now launched ‘Singology Choirs’ to encourage more and more people to get involved in community singing, which has been proven to increase confidence social awareness and can also be used as a diversionary activity for young people in the community. Singology will be starting teenage/adult choirs and junior choirs in your area soon with Singology Choir Sydenham being the first outside of their Singology Central London Choir. Singscape, Upton, Oxfordshire A professional choir whose visual, dramatic performances push the boundaries of repertoire and presentation beyond the choral norm. Each project involves collaboration with visual artists working in different media (including lighting, video, sculpture). The group's repertoire ranges from romantic to contemporary and experimental, with special emphasis on works which can be presented dramatically. The group's thrilling sound and commitment to communication creates choral events which are memorable, powerful and inspiring. SINGsational Voices, Hampshire Formed in Sept 2013, a mixed adult community choir based in Fareham, Southampton, Curdridge and Chandlers Ford. Singing pop, soul, jazz, gospel, world music and more. Singspiration, Staines, Middlesex A mixed voice Christian choir [30 voices], based in Staines. Members are drawn from various denominations. Founded in 2004 under the leadership of Marion Redwood we continue to look for new opportunities to present our faith in song using traditional and contemporary music. Sir Joshua Reynolds Choir, Plymouth The Choir began life in 1989 as Adult Education Class of 15 members, taking its name from The Sir Joshua Reynolds Centre in Plympton St. Maurice where it met. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, increasing in size (average 50 members) and status, under the capable direction of Jenny George, herself an established singer in the Plymouth area. She is ably assisted by accompanist Anne Kalas. We are particular proud to have, film and TV composer, Ed Welch as our patron. Affectionately known as 'The Josh', The Sir Joshua Reynolds Choir is by no means the largest in the Plymouth area, but is, probably, the most versatile. This versatility has taken the Choir away from the stereotyped image of a Choral Society whilst still retaining the ability to sing good choral music, together with a wide variety of other musical genres. Siren Sisters, Ashton Keynes, North Wiltshire Since its formation in 2007 the group has gained a reputation for lively and committed performances of close harmony vocal music in relaxed, cabaret style settings. Directed by Graham Loveday, the all-female 12 voice group embraces music from a broad range of genres, from doo-wop to medieval via Abba, jazz and Estonian folk song. They have also raised more than ï¿½11,000 for a variety of local causes. Sirens of Titan Choir, Glasgow, Scotland We are a mixed-voice, community choir based in the West End of Glasgow. We have performed at many of Glasgow's major venues and at a number of prestigious international events in the city. Our repertoire is extremely varied ranging from 11th century plainchant to songs by David Bowie and beyond. We perform many works by living composers and, in our three or so years of existence, have commissioned around thirty new works in a variety of styles. Sirenian Singers, Wrexham, North Wales The Internationally acclaimed mixed choir of some 50 voices, based in Wrexham, North Wales, has established a formidable reputation. Acknowledged for both its excellent choral technique and ability to communicate, it is renowned both at home and abroad for its innovative and dynamic style. The Sirenian Singers have won competitions such as The Elgar Festival, Worcester, International Choral Festival, Riva del Garda, Italy and is still the only Welsh choir to ever have won Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfods 'Choir of the World'. The Sirenians also perform regularly on Radio 4 and Radio 2. The Sirenian Singers' are very proud to have Jean Stanley-Jones as their Musical Director. Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society, Kent Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society were formed in 1945 and are located in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, with around 90 active members. We meet weekly on Tuesday evenings, during school term time, to rehearse in preparation for our three or four major concerts each year. Our repertoire ranges from classical through to more contemporary styles. All of our income is derived from members' subscriptions, ticket sales and fund raising activities. Our Members are active in the local community, singing at various events throughout the year, such as charity carol singing and weddings. We welcome new members, without audition, and will be pleased to hear from anyone interested in joining. Sitwell Singers, Derby A mixed voice chamber choir, originally form in 1966, singing a wide repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day - mostly a cappella but sometimes with early music ensembles. There have been seven resident, and some guest, conductors. The choir has worshipped and performed in Cathedrals, Churches, Stately Homes and Village Halls in Derbyshire and further afield. Currently there are 28 members and a few of the original members still singing with us. We are a friendly bunch and rehearse at St. John's Church, Bridge St., Derby on Monday nights at 8pm. Skelldale Singers Community Choir, Ripon, North Yorkshire Skelldale Singers is a friendly, enthusiastic choir who enjoy singing all kinds of music. We sing a wide variety of music, usually three or four part harmony, ranging from African and Gospel to popular show music and light classics. There are no auditions and you do not need to be able to read music. We meet in Ripon (Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall) on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 - 9.30 pm term time only from September to June. Skipton Choral Society, North Yorkshire e-mail only: contact: [email protected] We have been running for two years under the auspices of Skipton Camerata, but now are establishing ourselves as a amateur Choral Society. We rehears on Monday evenings in the main Hall at Skipton Girls High School. We rehearse on a Monday evening 7-9pm during term time. We give 3-4 concerts a year. We welcome new members. We are a medium sized Choral society of 50-60 members. over the last two years we have performed Haydn’s Creation, Vaughan Williams Mass, Dvorak Mass, Rossini Petite Messe Solonelle, Mendlessohn’s Elijah & recently Bach St John’s Passion. Our current rehearsal are for Beethoven’s Choral for Skipton Festival & a mixture of opera choruses & Last night material for A Last Night of the Proms Concert as part of Grassington Festival. Skolia Choir & Orchestra, Notting Hill, London The choir is made up of approximately 40 local residents, drawn together by a love of singing. We perform major works from the choral repertoire, aiming always to perform from memory. Sleaford Choral Society, Lincolnshire Sleaford Choral Society is 90 strong and gives four concerts a year in St.Denys' Church, Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Rehearsals are from 7.15 to 9.15 on Wednesdays in Northgate Methodist Church, Sleaford. Sloane Square Choral Society, London An unauditioned choir with a brilliant social side. Directed by Oliver Lallemant, with vocal consultant Ben Williamson and aided by four choral scholars. We rehearse every Monday from 7 till 9 at Holy Trinity, Sloane Square, performing one concert a term. No need to contact: just turn up! Slough Philharmonic Society The Slough Phil ranks fifth in size of combined adult orchestras and choirs nationwide. Small Choirs Festival Chorus, London The occasional choir which gathers to sing at the annual Small Choirs Festival and at other times. Specializing in music for church choirs with few or no men. Snaith & District Choral Society, E Yorkshire Draws its membership from the Selby-Goole area, performing 3 times a year. It meets on Thursday evenings 7-9 p.m. in Wesley Place, Snaith. No audition, but ability to read music appreciated Solent City Chorus, Portsmouth, Hants We have been formed since the 1970's, and have competed in the National Barbershop Contest for many years, but would like us to be known as an 'a capella' harmony chorus. Solent Male Voice Choir, Portsmouth, Hampshire Originated as the Portsmouth Post Office Choir in 1961 by a group of postmen who enjoyed singing while sorting mail. The President of the Choir is Opera Singer Elizabeth Bainbridge. The Solent Singers, Warsash, Hampshire email only: contact: [email protected] The Solent Singers was founded in 1962 when a group of young mums, who enjoyed singing, formed a choir in Warsash, near Southampton. We are a talented female choir of around 40 members singing a wide range of musical styles from pop, through folk and traditional, to songs from the shows. We get a lot of enjoyment from singing, just like our founder members, and love performing at our Christmas and Summer concerts where we raise money for charities. We also take part in local Music Festivals. Solid Harmony Choir, Newham, East London Young people's choir with over 35 members aged 9 - 19 from schools and colleges across the borough. The members of the choir take pride in singing all kinds of music, from Gospel, R n'B and Rock, to folk, World Music and classical. Solihull Chandos Choir, West Midlands A busy and friendly choir, 100+ strong, giving 5 concerts a year locally, as well as touring regularly round the UK and abroad Solihull Choral Society, Solihull, W. Midlands Solihull Choral Society is a mixed choir of some 55 members. Under the skilled leadership of its professional Music Director, Andrew Fletcher, the choir performs at least four concerts each year. The programmes draw mainly from the Baroque and Classical sacred choral repertoire, as well as including some music of twentieth-century composers such as Tippett and Bernstein. Whatever the repertoire, though, the goal is always the same: to create a blended, well-tuned sound worthy of a professional group. Solway Singers, North Cumbria Solway Singers is a Cumbrian choir of approximately thirty people. We are based in North Cumbria, near the Scottish border. We rehearse in Longtown near Carlisle between September and May each year. Whilst we perform ‘classical’ music (particularly British) from madrigals to John Rutter, we are a fun and friendly group which enjoys practices as well as learning the music in time for performances! Somara (formerly Alfreton Ladies Choir), Alfreton, Derbyshire The vision of Alfreton Ladies Choir was to reflect the changes of the Twenty First Century. To this end a new name was democratically chosen after much deliberation, and a new web site created by Ben Barber. The exciting programmes, concerts and recordings that Sonara are now engaged in confirm that this new image is popular with all. An all female, non-auditioning choir, we currently rehearse on a Monday evening at 7.15p.m.. The rehearsals are held at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ. The ladies perform ten concerts a year locally, within the East Midlands and throughout England. Currently we have a twinning arrangement with the Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir and the Bristol Harmony Ladies Choir. We also have regular engagements with local male voice choirs. Somborne Singers, King's Somborne, Hampshire: e-mail only: contact Bill Sutton . They sing a wide range of sacred and secular music, based around the parish church in the village Somercotes Choral Society, Swanwick, Derbyshire We are a mixed choir of 40 voices singing 3 and 4 part harmony and our ages range from 20 to 80. In 2011 we celebrate our 60th anniversary. We sing songs from the Shows, Musicals, Films and Popular songs Past and Present. If you are interested in joining the choir you would be made very welcome – (no auditions are required). Somerset Chamber Choir The Somerset Chamber Choir includes a number of singers who have studied or are currently studying music at Music College or University. Many of these are active in the music profession as performers, teachers and administrators and the professional experience which they bring to the choir is both a considerable resource and strength SOTA Adult Rock Choir (SARC), Reading, Berrkshire . Sotto Voce, NW England A group of singing friends who enjoy making a musical contribution to the atmosphere of a special occasion. Weddings a speciality. Soul of the City, Brighton Soul of the City is a fun, new choir singing gospel, pop and soul. There are no auditions to join the choir and it's open to all levels of ability and experience, beginners welcome. With the sessions being up-beat and led by an experienced vocal tutor, you're bound to have a fantastic time. The Choir will meet every Tuesday 7.30 - 9.00pm Starting from 15th September. Soul Symphony Choir, South Croydon, London email only: contact: [email protected] We sing inspirational songs from around the world, genres Gospel to Classical. We offer a safe atmosphere to discover and develop your natural singing voice. We firmly believe that everyone can sing, so all are welcome. Members nominate charities and causes to fundraise for in our Choir led concerts. Rehearsal are held on Tuesday evenings over a term. SoulRoots Acappella, SoundWorks, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 1NW SoulRoots Acappella is a brand new vocal project for adults, bringing songs of passion, power and soul! A vocal group (choir) that exemplifies a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed style of singing and performance that will engage and inspire audiences. In addition to learning beautiful songs and having fun, singers will also learn a great deal about healthy and effective vocal techniques. Thursdays 7- 9pm Soundbytes, Ashtead, Surrey A community choir. Rehearsals Tuesday eves. Modern popular songs in 3- and 4-part harmony. No audition and no need to read music. Informal fund-raising concert at the end of each term. (3 per year) New members welcome at the beginning of each term. Sound Company, Upminster, Havering, Essex A chamber choir of 35 young adults. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings an eclectic mix of music for 2 or 3 concerts per year and welcome anyone who wishes to sing a wide variety of music with a happy group of 20-40 something? ‘youngsters’. Sound Company, Horsham, West Sussex e-mail only: contact Pat Deeble A small male a’capella group. We meet on Monday evenings at 20.00 in the Church Hall of The Unitarian and Free Church, Worthing Road, Horsham. Sound of Soul Choir, Bournemouth, Dorset An enthusiastic, friendly choir with a diverse repertoire ranging from the Beatles and Michael Jackson, to Taio Cruz and Jessie J; combining perfect harmonies, a love of singing and unique vocal arrangements. Sounds Deep Men's Choir, Forres, Morayshire, Scotland A men only community choir singing inspirational songs from around the World. Started in 2012. Co-led by David Harrison and Bill Henderson. I offer a safe atmosphere to discover and develop your natural singing voice. The choir is open to everyone, no auditions. No musical experience necessary, learning by ear. Think of the sound of a Welsh Male Voice Choir with some of the spirit of the Spookymen. Sounds Familiar, Mold, Flintshire, Wales Sounds Familiar is a mixed voice choir with a repertoire consisting of well known sacred music, folk tunes, popular ballads (new and old) and items from the Musicals. We are growing in number and we are always ready to receive new members. All you require is a love of singing, a sense of humour and the enjoyment of being part of a happy team. We rehearse in The United Reformed Church Hall, Tyddyn Street, Mold on Thursdays at 7.30 pm. You are welcome to come along to meet us if you are interested in joining the choir. Sounds Familiar Community Choir, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Sounds Familiar are a local, friendly, ecumenical, community choir of about 35 mixed voices of all ages, ranging from the young to the young at heart. We all have a love of music and sing for fun. Our repertoire is very varied ranging from sacred, classical, show stoppers and popular music. We perform regularly at various charity fundraising events, the main one of these being the biennial Voices for Hospices. Our aim is to serve the local community by providing an inclusive environment which offers people of all ages, religious faith and denomination the opportunity to learn, rehearse, perform and enjoy a range of sacred and secular choral music together, aspiring to a high standard through commitment and dedication. This aim is achieved through a range of fund- raising concerts and events in Cranfield and the local area purely for charitable purposes. Sounds Good to Me, The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Northumbria: email-only: contact [email protected] A group for adults with a learning disability who have a love of singing. Carers and support workers welcome at no extra cost. There are occasional performances and recording opportunities. Wednesday 3.30pm - 5.00pm. Sounds International, Glasgow Sounds International is a community singing group made up of around 100 like-minded people of all ages and walks of life, who share a common joy in singing. Founded in 2003 by professional vocal coach, Eddie Binnie, Sounds International has grown in size and stature over the years and won widespread respect and recognition for its ethos of promoting a closer understanding between people of all beliefs, nationalities and cultures through the unifying effect of music. Sound Waves Community Choir, Hastings ‘Sound Waves’ is a not-for-profit community choir based in Hastings, East Sussex. We are a friendly group who just love singing together. We formed in January 2009 and currently have about 50 members. Unlike most other choirs, we have no permanent musical director; instead we invite MDs with different musical styles to lead us for a series of sessions, sometimes leading to a performance. We explore a wide range of songs and styles, either accompanied by piano or unaccompanied (a capella), depending on the current MD. Soundroutes Singers, Scotland SoundRoutes Singers are one choir spread over seven locations in central Scotland – Bearsden, Hamilton, Carluke and Motherwell and joined in 2016 by new groups in East Kilbride, Kirkintilloch and Paisley. We sing a collection of folk, pop, roots, rock, world and gospel music. We don’t audition and welcome all – even those who think they can’t sing! Sounds Wicked, London A mixed-voice chamber choir with 24 experienced young singers. They aim for high-standard performances of their favourite music from the widest possible range of sources -- from choral favourites to folk arrangements, with a particular focus on music from the New World. Soundswell, Bulwell, Nottingham A community choir who meet weekly in Bulwell Nottingham. Some how we have not made it on to your web site but we would like to be included. What info would you like about us? We have over 60 members, all ages and ability levels.. no auditions. The emphasis is on fun and a sense of well being. The repertoire is very varied,,, folk songs world music, pop etc. South Bucks Choral Society, Chalfont St Peter About 100-strong, presenting 3 concerts a year, one of them being part of the Amersham Festival of Music. South Berkshire Singers, Wokingham, Berkshire The purpose of the choir has evolved into one of providing support to other charitable organisations, and each year the Choir supports a particular charity. The Choir does not charge for its concerts but gives all proceeds raised through ticket and program sales to a chosen charity. Several times each year concerts are organised for the elderly in their sheltered accommodation. This programme continues to provide the members of the choir with the means to learn or improve their musical skills and hence improve on the high standards which we set for our choral performances. It also provides a social element where members come to enjoy each other's company each week, as well as attending the social events that are organised throughout the year. South Chiltern Choral Society, Reading A choral society of about 120 members, originally founded in 1951 through the amalgamation of village choirs of Peppard and Kidmore End. The choir is a very active in both hosting choirs from other countries and also taking part in international concerts abroad. South Devon Choir, Paignton, Devon A non-audition, mixed choir, about 80 strong founded in 1871. 3 concerts (usually one with the Festival Orchestra) in a season and strong links built with other Choirs in the county. Wide range of classical music performed. Warm welcome to new members. South of England Festival Chorus, Cranleigh, Surrey The concert performance choir of the annual Cranleigh Choral Week. Formerly based in Harrogate, this popular course run by Jeff & Fiona Wynn Davies has relocated to Cranleigh in Surrey. Around 200 singers from around the country and abroad take part. Concert venues include Ripon and Guildford Cathedrals and York Minster. South Hampstead High School Choir: e-mail only: contact Linda Dankworth . They won the Outstanding Performance Award at the National Festival of Music in 1994/1995, and 1997; and have won numerous prizes at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod South Holland Singers, Lincolnshire We are a medium sized, enthusiastic choir with about eighty members, enjoying a varied repertoire under the direction of MD Robin Carter, singing at a number of local venues in the Spalding and surrounding area. South London Choir, Balham, London We are a non auditioning choir and are led by dynamic American composer M J Paranzino . We've sang at the Royal Festival Hall a few times and are singing at the Hands Across the Nation concert at Westminster Hall in November. We always sing at the Brighton Festival and often do two other concerts a year. It's a community choir and often do community outreach, singing at local old folks homes and other areas. South London Singers, Beckenham 40-strong chamber choir, with programmes designed to complement, rather than compete with, those of larger choral societies. English music is a speciality. South Oxhey Community Choir, Hertfordshire , Our aim is very simple, we are a fully inclusive choir that welcomes anyone of any age that has a connection to the community of South Oxhey. South Oxhey Youth Choir, Hertfordshire The South Oxhey Youth Choir is made up of children between the ages of 8 and 12 who attend schools or live in the South Oxhey area. The choir opened its doors to children from all the South Oxhey Primary Schools in years 5+6 in September 2008. To be invited to join you have to sing a song in front of the conductor - SCARY!!. All 80 members have sung on their own at some point which means they must be pretty brave. South Pennine Singers, Burnley, Lancashire The 'South Pennine Singers' is a small chamber choir membership being drawn from accross the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale areas. The choir performs a number of concerts each year in a variety of locations. Our repertoire is quite varied ranging from madrigals to modern - with many stops in between. South Somerset Choral Society, Ilminster, Somerset We are a friendly choir of about 80 people and the society has been established for nearly 40 years. New members who can hold a tune and who can sight read are always welcome - there are no auditions and singers are welcome to come and 'try us out'. South Wales Gay Mens Chorus SWGMC launched with a splash in early 2008, founded by current musical director Andy Bulleyment. Our first Coming Out concert on home turf formed part of the Cardiff Pride Celebrations later the same year. In the early days, we worked on finding our voice and finding audiences who were keen to hear a new breed of male voice choir. We sang at private events, in pubs, in churches, on the street. We found that people wanted to hear us, people who had forgotten the wonderful sound of male voices in harmony or hadn't even heard a male voice choir before, people of ages and backgrounds. Now we have about thirty regular chorus members and we all look forward to our busy schedule of performances booked throughout the year. We're very proud to be part of a strong Welsh heritage and proud to be playing an active role in the local community. At the heart of the choir is a passion for music, for expression, for fun and for connecting with our friends in South Wales and across the globe. South Wales Gay Women's Choir, Cardiff, Wales The first rehearsal for South Wales Gay Women’s Choir will take place on 25th January, from 7.30 - 9pm. The rehearsal will take place at the United Reformed Church on Windsor Place in Cardiff city centre. Following the phenomenal success of the South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus; a group of friends have established a new and exciting female voice choir for lesbians and bisexual women. We aim to provide a safe space for gay women to socialise outside of the ‘scene’. We also want to develop our singing skills and make some fabulous music. We are a non-auditioning choir and committed to inclusivity and diversity. Our repertoire will be broad and include everything from musical theatre to jazz, and pop to rock, and we will aim to rehearse weekly in an accessible and central location. The choir will be conducted by Diane Wright, a professional musician and conductor. So if you’re interested, please come along and let’s see what we can create! South West Chamber Choir, Devon A group of some 25 voices, was formed in 1995. We have a wide-ranging repertoire of small-scale choral music including Elizabethan madrigals, Renaissance polyphony, Bach motets, sacred music by English and continental composers form the sixteenth to the twentieth century, romantic partsongs and works by contemporary composers such as Arvo Part and John Tavener. Much of or repertoire is sung unaccompanied. South West Essex Choir, Loughton, Essex SWEC is a friendly, non-auditioned SATB choir of 100+ singers, performing at least three concerts a year with professional instrumentalists and soloists South West London Choral Society An amateur choir of some 50 members established in 1886. We are pleased to welcome all voices. We ask only that you are enthusiastic, committed - and sing in tune. South Woodham Ferres Male Voice Choir, Essex Founded in 1979 with twelve singers the choir membership now stands at over forty including two of the original twelve members. Southam Melody Makers Ladies' Choir, Warwickshire We are a ladies’ choir with around 30 members from Southam and surrounding villages in Warwickshire. We have no auditions, so if you love singing and would like to join us please do come along and you will be made very welcome. We meet at Southam Primary School on Wednesday from 7.30 – 9.30 pm during term time. Southampton Choral Society, Hampshire Southampton Choral Society (formerly known as Southampton Choral Union) was founded in 1943 by the late Ambrose Chalk, a very well-known and respected musician and conductor. The choir was initially a coming together of local Free Church choirs, but as the reputation grew it attracted many other singers. It has now became a major part of the cultural life of the city. Southampton Philharmonic Choir, Hampshire One of the oldest and most respected choirs in Southern England, we are a large choir performing choral music from the classical and contemporary repertoire with professional orchestras and soloists. We sing together with the Southampton University Choral Society, giving us a unique blend of youthful and experienced voices. Southampton University Chamber Choir, Hampshire 25-30 singers who enjoy singing all sorts of music and having parties Spalding Parish Church Choir, Lincolnshire Spectra Musica, Wincanton, Somerset Spectra Musica is a Chamber Choir which is a registered charity. The Choir gives 3 concerts per year throughout the South West of England concentrating on Somerset and Dorset but is also available for private performances and functions Spectrum, Epsom, Surrey 16-strong, mixed-voice, singing light popular music in 2 major shows per year Spectrum Singers, Cardiff Formed in January 2001 - We currently number 16 singers, ranging in age from mid-20s to recently-retired, and coming from many different walks of life. There are no professional musicians, but we all share a love of music and a desire to achieve a high standard. Spelthorne Choral Society, Surrey (formerly Ashford Choral Society) A friendly 60-strong choir of all ages, singing quality music to a high standard. We are supported by two professional musicians of high calibre: our Musical Director, Sean Bui, and our accompanist, Lindsay Bridgwater. There are no auditions but members are helped and encouraged to keep up with the standard required for public performance. Spelthorne Young Voices, Staines, Middlesex Spelthorne Young Voices was formed in 2003 and comprises of a Junior choir (Primary school age) and Senior choir (Secondary school age) for which there are no auditions required, just a love of music, singing and socializing with other young people. The choirs produce two main concerts a year and take part in other concerts and competitions, singing a variety of music. Reading music is not essential! Spinnaker Ladies Barbershop Chorus, Horndean, Hampshire We are a new ladies barbershop chorus, formed in 2004, soon to be affiliated to Sweet Adelines International. With a membership of around 30 we are dedicated to high quality barbershop and a cappella singing. Spiro Ark Yiddish Choir, London The choir material will feature Jewish folk songs in Yiddish, Niggunim (the age old Jewish “songs without words”), also songs in Hebrew, Ladino, Russian and Ukrainian, combined with original compositions. Mainly a cappella plus some piano accompaniment. Teaching - by ear. The Choir is a secular community, but we will talk about the historic context of our material, carefully translating from Yiddish. Polina Shepherd teaches Yiddish song all over Europe as part of various seminars and education programmes. Also, as a Natural voice practitioner, Polina gives workshops to audiences of different backgrounds and singing levels, and finds that singing is the easiest and most abstract part of Jewish culture that has no borders and limits and connects heart to heart. So come and be part of a wonderful singing community! Monthly sessions on Sundays 3-5pm at the Spiro Ark Centre, 25-26 Enford Street, London Spitalfields Singers, London E1 A friendly lunchtime singing group that meets weekly during term times. We sing a huge range of repertoire and the group is open to everyone, regardless or previous experience or expertise. There are no auditions and no requirement to read music. All you need is to enjoy singing and want to try new things. Sponsalia, Surrey . An established, successful Surrey based chamber choir who specialises in performing for wedding services, and marriage ceremonies. Spring into Gospel, Worthing, West Sussex e-mail only: contact Bernice Renfrew We meet on a Thursday at 7pm in Worthing West Sussex, St Andrews Church Hall Victoria Road. Spring Park Choral Society, Croydon, Surrey Friendly choir seeks voices of all types and abilities – singing a range of fun songs from Bizet to Lennon & McCartney. No audition and you don’t have to read music. Rehearsals Mondays 8pm to 10pm. Springwell Golden Voices, Edinburgh A community choir for the over 55s rehearsing in St Michaels Church, Edinburgh. Square Mile Music Series Concert Choir. London We rehearse Thursdays from 6.30pm-8.30pm at St Mary-at-Hill Church in the City of London. It is a non-auditioned choir and the fee is ï¿½16 per month. Stafford & District Choral Society, Staffordshire The Society was established in 1946 and since then has promoted two or three major concerts each year, performing many of the great choral works in the repertoire, with some of the country's foremost singing soloists. Our Diamond Jubilee concert was held in Lichfield Cathedral on 28th April 2007. There are currently about 80 singers. Rehearsals are held at Rising Brook Methodist Church, Stafford ST17 9DH from 7.30-9.30pm Stafford Singers, Stafford, Staffordshire The Stafford Singers (formerly Alstom Singers) were originally founded in 1962, as the English Electric Company Choir (later the English Electric Association Choir), when the Lichfield Road, Stafford Works was a branch of the English Electric Company. After the merger with GEC, in 1969, the choir was renamed the GEC Association Choir. Following the merger with Alsthom, in 1989, the official title of the choir then became the GEC Alsthom Association Choir. Finally, since the formation of Alstom, in 1998, the name of the choir has been The Alstom Singers. However in 2013, following the change in rehearsal venue and severance of the link to Alstom, the choir was renamed the Stafford Singers. The choir rehearses at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wildwood, Stafford, Staffordshire. Staffordshire Youth Choir, Stafford: e-mail only: contact Jenny Mason . 60-strong mixed group with ages ranging from 14-27 Stalmine Choral Group, Poulton-Le-Fylde, N.W. Lancashire e-mail only: contact mailto:[email protected] A mixed choir of about 28/30 voices rehearsing at St James` Church (but not the church choir) in Stalmine, Stamford Bridge Singers, E Yorkshire The Stamford Bridge Singers is a mixed age SATB community choir based in Stamford Bridge near York. The choir of approximately forty singers performs a wide range of sacred and secular music for concerts and services in North and East Yorkshire. We are available to hire for weddings but we also offer to sing for no fee at churches where there is no regular choir. We rehearse in Stamford Bridge School every Thursday in term-time. Stamford Choral Society, Lincolnshire The society stages two concerts every year, one at Christmas (at Stamford School) and its major one in the Spring at Peterborough Cathedral. The more adventurous works from 20th century and works specially commissioned by the Society have often been included in Christmas concerts. Stamford Singers, Lincolnshire A chamber choir made up of enthusiastic and dedicated singers drawn from Stamford and surrounding areas, which performs locally and further afield both nationally and internationally. Apart from visiting churches and cathedrals to sing services, the choir also performs concerts, and is available for hire for weddings and other functions. Our standard repertoire is varied and includes both sacred and secular works. Stanchester Quire, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset A local community choir of about 70 members supported by Folk South West, reviving traditional folk songs of the South West of England. Stand & Deliver, Chichester, Sussex. e-mail only: contact: [email protected] Staff Choir from Waitrose and John Lewis Chichester. Standish Parish Church Choir, Lancashire The Parish Church Choir consists of a mixture of people of all ages, shapes and sizes! They all share one thing in common - a love of music making. Additional singers are welcome in all voice parts. In the coming months, it is hoped that numbers in the choir will increase which will allow us to sing more adventurous music! We welcome teenagers and adult singers of all ages and abilities! There isn't any need to be a budding Pavarotti or Kiri Te Kanawa, but you must be able to sing in tune and be prepared to pick up some simple music reading skills (if you don't read music already, that is!. Stanmore Choral Society, Middlesex Established in 1946. Musical Director is Nick Austin. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings, 7.45 at St Lawrence Church Hall, Whitchurch Lane, Little Stanmore. Nearest Underground Station: Canons Park. New members are very welcome. A very exciting time ahead, with Haydn's Nelson Mass and Purcell's Come Ye Sons of Art in March (with soloists from the award winning a capella group Voces8 and accompanied by the Senesino Players), An Evening with Gilbert & Sullivan in July and plans being made for the Harrow 3 Choirs concert in 2009 with Elgar's The Music Makers and The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace by Jenkins. Further details on our website. Stapleton Singers, London N4 The Stapleton Singers are a community choir based in Stroud Green, North London. We are open to all people of all levels of... ability and experience. You do not have to audition, you do not need to be able to read music, and you do not need to have sung before ... you just need to want to sing! We meet on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at the Mind in Haringey building at 73c Stapleton Hall Road, N4 3QF. Star Choir, Knutsford, Cheshire Knutsford Star Choir rehearses every Thursday evening in The Music Room, Knutsford Leisure Centre, Westfield Road, Knutsford, Cheshire. We operate in three "terms" - Spring, Summer and Autumn. At the end of each term we perform in aid of a charity (nominated by the Choir members) - and we will support a different charity each time. Stoke Community Gospel Choir, N. Staffordshire 20-strong multicultural/multiracial choir, raising large amounts of money for charity Stoke Poges Singers, Bucks A 30-strong village choir singing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, for fun and to raise money for charity. They give 1 religious and 2-3 other concerts per year, from repertoire ranging from Mozart to Rodgers & Hammerstein. Stokesley & District Choral Society: e-mail only: contact Secretary The choir is well established and has, typically, 45 mixed voices. The choir rehearses on Monday evenings, normally from September to April. It gives three concerts each year with a wide variety of music, usually with professional soloists and a mainly professional orchestra (Stokesley is in North Yorkshire, about 6 miles south of Middlesbrough). Stondon Singers, Essex 20-voice mixed choir specialising in unaccompanied early music. An annual event is their William Byrd Memorial Concert at the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Stondon Massey , where Byrd lived the last 30 years of his life and in the churchyard of which he is said to be buried Stone Choral Society, Stone, Staffordshire A friendly choir of around 70 members, singing a wide range of music traditional to contemporary. We generally perform 3 concerts a year, at least one of which features orchestral accompaniment. Stonehaven Chorus, Aberdeenshire 50 strong mixed voice choir, specialising in a cappella repertoire. We perform twice a year in Stonehaven, and have toured Eastern England, Wales and the North of Scotland in recent years, with performances in Lincoln, Hereford, Dunkeld and Dornoch cathedrals. Stonehouse Male Voice Choir, South Lanarkshire, Scotland We are a Male voice choir, approx. 60 voices strong. Giving concerts in aid of Fund raising, Church groups and Festivals. Generally within a 30 mile radius of Stonehouse. The type of music we sing is Folk music from various countries, Church music, Popular music and Songs from the Shows. Stoneleigh Choral Society, Stoneleigh, Surrey Established in 1942, Stoneleigh Choral Society is a friendly and welcoming group of 50+ members that enjoy performing a wide variety of choral repertoire. There are no auditions - singers of all ages and abilities are welcome. There are regular concerts with professional soloists and instrumentalists, visits to local hospitals and residential care homes as well as a variety of social activities. Stonnall Singers, Staffordshire A mixed-voice Community choir, based in Stonnall, Staffordshire. We rehearse on a Thursday evening throughout most of the year, in the Youth and Community Centre (‘The Hut’) in Stonnall. We have about 25 singers, of mixed abilities, but all very enthusiastic! Stour Choral Society, Essex was formed in 1971 and is a traditional SATB choir of 60 members. We aim to provide a stimulating time where good music and friendship co-exist. We give 2 main classically based concerts a year with soloists and orchestra . We also sing at charity events when our programme is of a lighter nature and have strong links with our partnership choir in Germany. Performances have been given in local churches and halls in Manningtree, Mistley, Dedham, East Bergholt, Frinton and Clacton. We encourage new members to 'try us out' and there is no audition. Suffolk Singers, Otley, Suffolk is a small, sociable choir of 25- 35 regular members. Our repertoire is mainly unaccompanied and ranges from music of the Renaissance to folk songs, spirituals and light music. We hold 4- 5 concerts a year and in addition we sing at a wide range of events including weddings, entertainments and music festivals. Our Music Director Claire Weston is a previous principal soprano with English National Opera. We are very fortunate in that Claire often treats us to a vocal master- class at our rehearsals. Our aims as a choir are to enjoy ourselves, sing beautifully, and work hard to improve. Summer Singers. Stoke-On-Trent email only: contact [email protected] The Summer Singers is a brand new community choir in Stoke-On-Trent. We practice on Wednesday mornings from 9.30am-11.3oam in Penkhull Village Hall, Trent Valley Rd, Penkhull ST4 5JB. The group is directed by Kate Barfield. We are an open access group and I teach the songs by ear so there`s no need to read music. The cost is ï¿½4 a session. Tea and coffee are available. Summerhall Singers, Edinburgh . We are a non-auditioning community choir of around 20-30 people, but are looking to expand in numbers. We sing in 4 part harmony and learn by ear although music is provided. We meet on a Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm at the venue Summerhall in Edinburgh. Our main aim is to enjoy the process of singing in a group. We are also aiming for a performance in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014. We sing music from a range of genres including popular, Scottish folk, classical, jazz and musical. Summertown Choral Society, Oxford A well-established mixed-voice choir with around 160 members. 2011 is a special year for we are celebrating our 50th anniversary. And we will make it our best year yet! We rehearse every Thursday from 7.30 - 9.00 pm at the United Reformed Church, and traditionally hold two concerts each year. Membership is just ï¿½70 a year or ï¿½40 for a single concert term, and new members are welcome to attend a few rehearsals before deciding whether to join. We aim to foster a friendly, sociable atmosphere within the society, and we welcome new members of all ages, experienced or beginner, at any time, without the need for an audition. Super Choir, Cardiff, Wales A city business choir based in Cardiff and we will be expanding across the UK soon. It is open to existing Inspire Choir members and the business community. So if you want more opportunities to sing other than in work or if you just want to join a choir then this is the place to be! Super Choir Valleys, Pontypridd, Wales We are vibrant and fun choirs that connect people through the voice. When you join our superchoir tribe you will feel amazing, sing fantastic music and connect with other like-minded professionals in a fun, vibrant and relaxed atmosphere. We teach motown, pop and rock music by ear. No Auditions or previous experience needed! Your first session is absolutely FREE! We meet at Pontypridd Rugby Football Club, The Clubhouse, Sardis Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff CF37 1HA, on Mondays nights 6.30-7.30. Surbiton Male Voice Choir, Surbiton, Surrey A well established choir ( 1963 ) giving up to four public concerts per year and other private entertainment. We rehearse weekly and no audition is required - just enthusiasm and a good voice. Presently 25 members and voices in all sections are welcome. Surbiton Vocality, Surrey Vocality Singing: Fun and friendly a capella choirs (and occasional workshops) in various locations in London and Surrey. We welcome anyone who loves to sing – men and women alike. Our unusual repertoire of beautiful, uplifting songs from around the world includes folk, spiritual, pop, gospel and ethnic songs from as far afield as Africa and Eastern Europe as well as the home nations. Led by experienced musical directors, the choirs are suitable for singers of all abilities: there are no auditions and everything is taught by ear. It’s all about the fantastic feeling of singing in harmony with like-minded others. Come sing with us! Surrey County Youth Choir Funded through the Music Education Service of Surrey County Council, it brings together young people from all over the county who love to sing, and meets every week during term-time and at residential courses. Surrey Festival Choir stages an annual concert in Guildford Cathedral during the Guildford Summer Festival. The Choir has its origins in the Surrey County Music Association founded in 1941 by Ralph Vaughan Williams to foster music -making throughout the county. As Surrey Festival Choir, it gave its first concert in 1961. At the present time Surrey Festival Choir membership numbers around 250 singers and in accordance with Ralph Vaughan Williams' wishes, no auditions are required before enrolling as a member of the Choir. The concert this year is Mozart Requiem on 7th July 2012. Enrolment fee is ï¿½25. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 7.45 starting 31st May in Dorking and Guildford. Surrey Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus, Croydon, Surrey We sing a wide repertoire of songs from shows, popular songs from each decade of the 20th century, all arranged in barbershop style. We belong to the Sweet Adelines, a huge American organisation, and have been champions of the UK members of that organisation 4 times, earning the right to compete internationally in New Orleans, Nashville, Portland and Phoenix Surrey Heath Singers Formed in 1986, we are a friendly non-auditioned mixed voice choir of around 85 singers. Under the baton of our dynamic musical director, Andrew Phillips, we present three or four concerts a year from a repertoire ranging from Bach to Bernstein and beyond. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 7.30 pm in High Cross Church, Camberley. These evenings are entertaining, enriching and enjoyable and a warm welcome is extended to all who come along. Surrey Hills Chamber Choir, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey New mixed chamber choir for up to 30 voices with a diverse repertoire. Experienced singers welcome. Surrey Hills Youth Choir, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey For teenagers aged 13-19 years old. Surrey Hills Mother's Choir, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey A daytime choir for young mums. Don't struggle with evening childcare arrangements. Come and sing whilst your children are being entertained at school or nursery. Surrey Youth Training Choir Surrey Youth Training Choir is a brand new choir for boys and girls aged 9 to 13 years who enjoy singing. Led by experienced vocal coaches, the choir offers a fun introduction to choral music. As well as making new friends and having fun, children will learn about reading music and singing in harmony. No audition is necessary and no previous musical or singing experienced needed. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings during term time from 6.45-8.15pm at the Marist School, Old Woking Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6HS. Sussex Cantorum, East Grinstead, Sussex e-mail only: contact Andrew Jacques . We are a chamber choir formed by local teacher, Simon Austin, in the mid-90's. We sing largely a capella, but have been known to use organ and chamber orchestra accompaniment when appropriate. Membership is by invitation, enquiries in the first instance to Andrew Jacques. Sussex Chorus, Brighton, Sussex (formerly Ditchling Choral Society) 150-strong, performing major choral works in Brighton and mid-Sussex, conducted by tenor Neil Jenkins Sussex Harmony, Lewes, Sussex . Formed in January 1992 to research, reconstruct and perform the music of rural church and chapel between 1700 and 1840. Whilst initially the quire sang for its own enjoyment, with a growing repertoire its public performances have increased in number and now include carol and other concerts, church services and workshops. Singers number about 24 and there is a growing instrumental section, vital for the traditional accompaniment to the rural music of the time - that is, the village band. Sutton Coldfield Youth Voices Sutton Valence Choral Society, Maidstone, Kent We are based at Sutton Valence which is near Maidstone, Kent. The society was founded in 1990 and aims to have four concerts per year plus one Come and Sing as well as various social events. We have about 80 members and are still keen to expand to take on even more ambitious works. There is no audition and the standard of the singers in each voice varies from very skilled sight singers to complete novices. Our last Come and Sing which was attended by singers from across the county included Faure’s Requiem and Vivaldi’s Gloria. Swale Singers, Swaledale, North Yorkshire The Swale Singers were founded 20 years ago in Gunnerside, North Yorkshire, and have grown steadily to become a well established mixed choir of 40 - 50 adults. The members come from Wensleydale, Teesdale and of course Swaledale where the choir holds a weekly practice in Low Row. Four or five concerts are given each year, often for charity. The annual Swaledale Festival in early June is an occasion when the choir sings a major work. Christmas and Easter are also regular dates for a concert. Venues for events are many and varied, ranging from churches and chapels to village halls and pubs. Swansea Bach Choir (Cï¿½r Bach Abertawe) was formed in 1965 with the specific aim of presenting the best choral works from the past five centuries to as wide a public as possible and in as professional and authentic a manner as possible. Since its inception the choir has been a training ground for young singers, many of whom have gone on to win choral scholarships at Oxford or Cambridge, or to study music at music colleges and universities. Many of the choir's current membership are trained singers and professional musicians. Swansea Bay Singleton Singers A ladies choir (50 voices) that loves to sing for pleasure and also raise money for Singleton Hospital and other local charities. We practice on a Tuesday evening in Singleton Hospital chapel. Swansea Excelsior Ladies Choir, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales A friendly ladies choir with a wide repertoire which has approximately 50 members, rehearses are on Monday evenings at Sketty Primary School, Sketty, Swansea from 7-9 pm. Choir give many concerts to support a wide variety of charities and give pleasure to Senior Citizens in Residential Homes and to other organisations. Swansea Gospel Male Voice Choir . We are a choir of around fifty Christian men who love to sing about the good news of God’s salvation through His son. The choir began in the 1970s and has been singing to the praise of God for over forty years. We do this at a wide range of venues including Church buildings, concert halls, residential homes, hospitals and outside venues too. The choir is made up of men of all ages who come from various Church backgrounds and geographical areas (including Swansea, Llanelli, Bridgend, Neath, Carmarthen and Llandrindod); our youngest members are in their 20s and our oldest approaching 90. All are united in a shared love for our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ. The choir is part of the larger Festival of Male Voice Praise Swansea Male Choir Our choir has a long and interesting history dating back to the dark days of the Second World War, when a group of Air Raid Wardens discussed the possibility of forming a male choir. As a result of that conversation a meeting was held on a November evening in 1946 the Manselton and District Male Choir was born. In its earliest days we followed the traditional path of male choirs and made the rounds of the various Eisteddfodau. By the early 1950’s the choir had established itself with the best in Wales, having taken first prize at the National Eisteddfod at Caerphilly and Llanrwst in consecutive years. Our new name appropriately reflects the greater Swansea area from which we now draw our members from. Just as our choristers are drawn from a wider area, and our performances now take place all over the World, our musical repertoire has also expanded. We still sing the best of many of the traditional tunes in Welsh and in English, but you are just as likely to hear from us popular contemporary music, from the shows, from films or from the hit parade. Swansea Philharmonic Choir, Wales We are a mixed choir with just under 100 members drawn from Swansea and the surrounding areas. We perform both less familiar music as well as choral classics. Our repertoire covers music from the Baroque to the present day with performances given regularly in the Brangwyn Hall and St. Mary's Church in Swansea. We rehearse on Thursday evenings at Bishop Gore School, Swansea and are always keen to find new new members. Do come along if you'd like to find out more about singing with us and hear what we do! Swarbrick Singers, Northampton This is a very high standard chamber choir, which is 28 yrs old Sweet Honi 'n' Soul, Honiton, Devon We are a rock choir for the East Devon, West Dorset and South Somerset area. We meet in Honiton at Millwater School on Tuesday evenings. The choir is open access so there is no audition. New members are always welcome and you can start any time. The current subscription is ï¿½45 per term, but new members are entitled to a taster rehearsal. Swavesey Community Choir, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire We are a community choir with approx 30 members who meet every Wednesday in term time, performing in 2 or 3 concerts locally each year. Sweyne Choral Society, Rayleigh, Essex A friendly, non-competitive choir, requiring no auditions. We perform 3 or 4 concerts a year, singing a wide variety of choral styles. We also meet socially for various fund-raising activities. New members are always welcome and the first two taster rehearsals are free of charge. Swift Singers Ladies Choir, South Woodham Ferres, Essex The choir has now a membership of 70 ladies. We sing a varied repertoire from 16th century to the popular styles of the day. We were runners-up in the Bournemouth Music Festival in 2004. We have recorded two CD's "With One Voice" and Solitaire" Swindon Choral Society, Wiltshire 110 members, singing 4 main concerts a year and with regular exchanges with choirs from Salzgitter and Hamburg, Germany Swindon Male Voice Choir We are a choir of 55 members, based in Swindon, Wiltshire. New members always welcome to sample the friendship, fun and cameraderie found in making good music. Swindon Scratch Choir, Wiltshire Scratch is a community choir so everybody is welcome whatever their ability, and there is no audition. We mostly sing in four-part harmony and learn by repetition so ability to read music is not necessary. We sing all sorts of songs, from Motown to African to Russian chants Swingle Singers Famous group of professional singers, with a massively broadened repertoire since the early days. British since 1973! Sydenham Singers, London A fun weekly group that sings music from around the world. No auditions, everything is taught by ear in a relaxed way. Think you can’t sing? There’s no need for any experience of singing – just come along and give it a go! Sylvan Sound, Fleetwood, Lancashire An all female choir of around 18-20 members based in Fleetwood in Lancashire, our musical director is Sylvia Swan. We sing a wide range of music, Classical such as Vivaldi, Britten, Mozart, Strauss and some by contemporary composers e.g Rutter and Simon and Garfunkel. We are invited to sing regularly at churches across the area both in concert and at weddings. We have been successful at Skipton, Fleetwood and Freckleton festivals in recent years. Synergy A Cappella Close Harmony Chorus, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire The Members of Synergy A-Cappella are drawn from all walks of life, with one thing in common, a desire to make music in a slightly different genre to the typical male choir.Synergy is the foremost men's chorus in the area. We aim to promote the enjoyment of close 4 part harmony singing through the spirit of friendship, musical excellence, comedy and love of a good song. Our aim is to entertain our audience through the power of the human voice in a manner they have never experienced. Synergy Vocals, London Synergy Vocals is a unique pool of voices covering a broad spectrum of musical genres and working primarily on microphone. Rather than being a choir as such, or a disparate group of soloists, we provide bespoke teams of vocalists, tailor-made to suit each project. Synergy Vocals has a 10-year relationship with composer Steve Reich.	Sandhurst
When acid rain is caused by power generation plants, normally what acid does it contain?	Wishstream Year of 2013 by TypeStart Ltd - issuu issuu The THE WISH STREAM Wish Stream The Journal of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the Sandhurst Trust Leadership... Why Would Anyone Want to Follow You? IDG is a leadership and management performance business with a unique partnering agreement with the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Our mission is to create sustainable change in individual, team and organisational behaviour. Our global programmes are: rigorous, challenging & creative in style commercially focused & sustainable integrated with the vision & objectives of our clients Year of 2013 • • • in association with www.inspirationaldevelopment.com, [email protected] 57a Catherine Place, London, SW1E 6DY, Tel: +44 20 7798 2848 Flat 4, Old College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey GU15 4PQ, Tel: +44 (0) 1276 686644 Year of 2013 contents Commandant’s Introduction...................................................... 2 SANDHURST SANDHURST TRUST The Sandhurst Foundation becomes the Sandhurst Trust....... 68 The First World War: History and Commemoration................... 3 Brief Lives: E Company Hockey Team, 1915............................ 5 Ex Purkha Haruko Birata: Gurkha Company Sittang’s Battlefield Study 2013.......................................................................... 9 Pace-stick season 2013......................................................... 10 The Intermediate term: myths and the realities........................ 12 The Somme Company Dinner Night....................................... 16 ACADEMICS Faraday Hall: What’s the point? An Officer Cadet’s Thoughts on Academic Study at Sandhurst............................................ 69 CABS Report 2013................................................................. 70 DIA Departmental Report ....................................................... 71 War Studies 2013................................................................... 74 Druid’s Ridge.......................................................................... 17 To the banks of the Volga – Stalingrad Staff Ride With 1 UK Armoured Division.............................................................. 77 Blenheim Company Meets Its Heritage!.................................. 18 DIA’s contribution to defence diplomacy................................. 80 Exercise Normandy Scholar.................................................... 20 ESRC Seminar Series: ‘NATO after Afghanistan’..................... 81 Waterloo Company Charity Ball 2013..................................... 24 Between a Rock and a Cold Place? NATO and the Arctic....... 84 Exercise Broadsword.............................................................. 25 Le Sous – Marin “Faraday”..................................................... 85 Blenheim Charity Ball Evening................................................. 26 British Army Officer Training Missions: A Short History............ 86 Exercise DYNAMIC VICTORY – Acme of Excellence............... 28 Major-General Douglas Neil Wimberley CB, DSO, MC: Divisional Commander, 1941–43........................................ 92 Lucknow and LOAC............................................................... 30 16 Platoon, Inkerman Company, Charity Spinning Event. ....... 31 CC123 – Charity Twenty20 Match.......................................... 34 BOOK REVIEWS A Lesson from the Men in Scarlet........................................... 36 British Generals in Blair’s Wars................................................ 94 Janadriyah and camel milk!! Ex DYNAMIC OUTREACH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia................................................... 37 Defending the Realm: The politics of Britain’s small wars since 1945.................................................................................. 95 Outstanding beauty – outstanding value ................................ 38 From East of Suez to the Eastern Atlantic: British Naval Policy 1964–70............................................................................ 96 Sandhurst Goes to Denmark.................................................. 40 RMAS visit to the Ball De Offiziaire, Austria............................. 41 Exercise DYNAMIC OUTREACH, Chile, 10th–26th August 2013..................................................... 42 Inkerman Company Adventurous Training – Exercise Marrakech Express Cadet.................................... 46 Ex Skye-Sail Cadet ................................................................ 49 Multipolarity in the 21st century: a new world order................ 97 Power in the Changing Global Order ...................................... 98 The Paris Embassy: British Ambassadors and Anglo-French relations 1944–1979.......................................................... 99 FOR THE RECORD ASU Open Water Swimming Championship........................... 62 TAPQO 132.......................................................................... 118 The Italian Regimental Show Jumping Competition................ 64 Reserve Commissions 2013................................................. 119 PriDE in your local community ............................................... 67 Professionally Qualified Officers Course 132......................... 120 © Crown Copyright. 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This journal is published on behalf of the The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and The Sandhurst Foundation by Crest Publications, 1 Rothwell Grange Court, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northants NN16 8FB Tel: 01536 317000 • Email: [email protected] SANDHURST 1 Commandant’s Introduction Major General Stuart Skeates, CBE Whoever proposed combining the Officers’ Training Corps (OTC), the Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB) and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) into a single Group deserves to have their name retained for posterity in the form of a national holiday or a street name. It was certainly far-sighted. Thanks to the work of my predecessor and the dedication of the excellent permanent staff around the Group, the synergies of this combination of venerable institutions, which we now call the Sandhurst Group, are being realised. Not only has it simplified officer training – particularly for the Reserves – it also presents the prospect of attracting, selecting and creating a generation of ‘agile leaders’ envisaged by the Future Character of Conflict and demanded by Army 2020. A bold assertion, perhaps, but one that lies at the centre of our efforts to be relevant to tomorrow’s Army rather than yesterday’s. First and foremost in achieving this – as ever it was – is to provide our officer cadets a solid grounding in leadership. Although the underlying ethos of the Sandhurst style A bold assertion, of leadership is timeless – defined by perhaps, but one the Academy motto of Serve To Lead that lies at the – it has been adapted over the years centre of our efforts to meet the needs of the Field Army and it will continue to evolve. We are to be relevant to currently contributing to the thinking tomorrow’s Army… on Values Based Leadership (based on the Army’s Core Values and Standards) which should meet many of the challenges of Army 2020. Together with an ethical framework to ensure our officer cadets ‘do the right thing on a difficult day’ and a sophisticated understanding of the particular responsibilities of being an officer as well as a leader, we can produce junior leaders who truly are our ‘edge’. And this is where the Sandhurst Trust comes in. This style of leadership, our ethos and the Sandhurst brand is recognised throughout the World; much emulated and much admired. Our overseas alumnus numbers some 4424 from 111 different nations. Our British alumnus, both regular and reserve, can be counted in the tens of thousands. And through the OTC, we have the opportunity to connect with the many more who have either passed through that fantastic institution as well as link in with the University sector. So it makes perfect sense that we try to link all of this together in the cause of improving our understanding and practice of leadership. To that end there is little different from the aims and intentions of the Sandhurst Foundation. But timing, as they say, has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance. And the implementation of Army 2020, particularly with its focus on Defence Engagement, means that the Trust can finally come of age. I have been struck, but probably not surprised by how much interest there is in the ‘Sandhurst Model’ as I have visited universities, overseas academies and leaders from business and commerce. The leadership market is as thriving as ever it was but I am sensing a shift towards values based models in many quarters, commerce as well as the public sector. So there is still a great deal of mutual benefit to be gained from the ‘Leadership Encounters’ that are the stock trade of the Trust. But with the OTC as part of the Group, we now also have the footprint that will allow us to break out of the South-East and hold franchised events across the whole of the UK. And, towards the end of the year, we will be holding the first of what we hope will be many events for our overseas alumni in the United Arab Emirates. The key date will be the formal launch of the Sandhurst Trust here at the Academy on 7th May 2014 during which CGS will give a keynote address on Leadership in front of the next generation of officers and invited guests. It promises to be a memorable event and a fitting way to breathe new life into an old friend. Editorial board Editor – Dr Christopher Mann Production Editor – Dr Daren Bowyer Section Editors Sandhurst – Sebastian Puncher Military History – Dr Mattias Strohn International Affairs – Dr David Brown Leadership – Dr Stephen Deakin Cover Photograph Mike Smith Sandhurst The First World War: History and Commemoration Dr Matthais Strohn, Department of War Studies This year will see the start of the centenary commemorations of the First World War, ‘the great seminal catastrophe’ of the 20th century, as the American historian George F. Kennan called it. How can a nation remember and commemorate a war of such dimensions? It seems that the United Kingdom has chosen sensible approach: Just over a handful of national and international events, spread out over the four years 2014 to 2018, supplemented by more activities at the local level like school projects and activities by the armed forces, such as staff rides to the western front. By limiting the number of high profile events, the UK will be able to prevent a ‘commemoration fatigue’ among the population – the First World War lasted for over 4 years and this needs to be reflected in the duration of the official commemorations. However, this restriction to only a handful of events necessarily means that not all events will be commemorated that some people might regard as crucial for the remembrance of the First World War. Would it makes sense to celebrate 8 August 1918 one hundred years later? On this day the German army suffered its “black day” and crumbled under enemy’s pressure on the western front, marking the beginning of the final phase of the First World War. Celebrating this date would create an anti-pole to the more solemn commemorations on 11 November. Celebrating this The UK has not been alone in this date would create debate – which gathered momenan anti-pole to tum rather late in the day. It would be easy to argue that this belated the more solemn intellectual interaction with the war commemorations was caused by a general political on 11 November. lack of interest in the First World War (which is most probably true for the German government), but it also allows for a positive interpretation. The First World War is still highly controversial, and there will be controversy over numerous subjects during the centenary years. This in itself is not a bad thing – only controversy and the exchange of arguments will enhance our understanding of the First World War and what really happened and why. This will allow the process to develop its own dynamics and to incorporate the findings and results from these controversies. The Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914 For instance, for many years the prevailing view was that the war had been a futile war, in which lions led by donkeys died horrific deaths in the trenches. This view has been challenged and it is good that this has been done. All countries and their armies fought wars and battles that at the time seemed far from futile to them and most of the generals were not the half-wits portrayed in Blackadder Goes Forth. This was true for the British, who fought to defend Britain and to preserve the status quo in Western Europe. And it was true for the German soldiers, who believed that they were fighting a defensive war against a ‘world of enemies’ – a world that German politicians had partly created themselves by clumsy foreign policy. However, it is too easy to put the sole blame on Germany. It is true, Germany’s politicians acted not very competently in the years leading up to the First World War, and it is without doubt that imperial Germany has to accept the onus for the invasion of Belgium. The idea here is not to point the finger and pass the blame, but virtually all major European powers have to accept a fair share in the outbreak of the war: Russia, Austria-Hungary and France played important and not peaceful roles. The Bal- SANDHURST 3 kan countries formed a powder keg that only waited to be ignited. Of all the great powers, Britain was probably the least belligerent, and the most honest broker in the July crisis which resulted in war in the summer of 1914, even though the role of Sir Edward Grey, Britain’s foreign secretary at the time, has been questioned in recent research. It looks as if education is indeed necessary to move beyond an understanding of the First World War based on the war poets and Blackadder. It is here that the British government should spend the money set aside for the First World War commemorations. Simply sending representatives from schools to the battlefields of the Western Front will provide welcomed school-trips, but it is doubtful if it will achieve a long-lasting, educational effect. Historical and cultural education, framed by language teaching and exchanges with former allies and enemies could achieve this. International youth camps of the Deutsche Kriegsgräberfürsorge – the German equivalent to the War Graves Commission – have proved a success over the years, and collaboration between the two would achieve an educational effect where it matters – among the young generations. Some historians have argued that there were distinct continuities between the policy and strategy of imperial Germany and its Nazi successor. This is far too simplistic and does not do justice to German policy and society in the early 20th century and the changes these underwent between 1914 and 1945. Germany before the First World War was a torn country: The federal constitution offered equal suffrage to every male over 25 which made it one of the most advanced and liberal Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany electoral systems in the world. On the other hand, the biggest German state, Prussia, It is also important to remember that the war used a 3-class voting system which resembled more a feudal was what it says in the name: A world war. It was not only fought state than a leading industrial nation. It was the country in which on the fields of Flanders and the Somme. With the exception of an unemployed cobbler wearing a second-hand captain’s unisome experts who in Britain has ever heard of the battle of Gorliceform was able to rob a town hall near Berlin, because nobody Tarnow in 1915, in which German and Austrian-Hungarian troops dared to argue with an officer (the famous Captain of Köpenick). broke through the Russian front-line and occupied most of Galicia But it was also the country in which members of the bourgeoisie and the Polish salient? Who knows that in 1918 the Central Powers in Hannover contemplated taking legal action against the local occupied vast areas in the East that almost equalled the territory regiment, because they felt disturbed by marching music and occupied in the Second World War? Who has ever heard of the shooting practice during the weekend. It was the country in which Carpathian Winter Campaign of 1914–1915, in which Habsburg becoming a reserve officer was seen as a social achievement, but forces fought in vain to rescue 130,000 Austro-Hungarian soldiers it was also the country in which fewer than 50% trapped by Russian troops in the fortress Przemysl, of the male population were drafted as conscripts, and which resulted in approximately 600,000 casuIt was the country compared to approximately 80% in France. alties? Who knows that the British forces were the junior partner on the Western Front pretty much in which becoming Germany was torn, but by no stretch of the imagithroughout the war? They never held more than a reserve officer nation was it a wholly authoritarian, militarist, and approximately a quarter of the Western Front – even was seen as a social though it has to be acknowledged that this was a expansionist country or the pre-cursor of a fascist or Nazi state, neither in its internal structure nor very important part of the front. One and a half million achievement… its foreign policy. And definitely, German war aims volunteers from the Indian sub-continent served in were not genocidal in nature, whether sub- or conthe Great War, and 850,000 of these went overseas. sciously. In the East the number of pogroms carried out by the Points like these add a European and global dimension to the comlocal population against Jews was considerably lower during the memoration of the First World War, which should not be overlooked. German occupation than it had been under the Tsarist regime. It is true that as the First World War progressed the German war aims However, one thing should be noted when thinking about internabecame more radical and that the military exerted power over the tional commemoration. In Germany, Central and Eastern Europe government which has left some people to argue that there was the war is remembered, but it is history. Here, ‘The Great War’ is a dictatorship in Germany in the years 1916 to 1918. If Germany the Second World War. The casualties, horrors and pain that this had won the war, the world would not have been a better place. war caused overshadow everything that had happened before. In But it is debatable whether it would have sunk “into the abyss of 2014, Germany remembers the 75th anniversary of the outbreak a new dark age”, as Churchill said after the German victory over of the Second World War in 1939, and the 70th anniversary of France in the Second World War in 1940. the 20 July 1944 bomb plot that tried to kill Hitler. These events will feature higher on the official list of remembrance than the First World War. Also, 2014 will bring the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall, one of the seemingly few happy events in German history that are worth remembering. It is right that Britain commemorates the First World War. The horrible losses sustained in this horrific conflict should never be forgotten. And yes, Britain can and should proudly remember that it was part of a victorious alliance that defeated Germany and her allies on the field of battle. But it should also remember that the First World War was a pan-European catastrophe that paved the way for an even worse ordeal 25 years later. Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Belgium 4 SANDHURST Dr. Matthias Strohn is a Senior Lecturer in the War Studies Department at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Humanities Research Institute at the University of Buckingham. He has advised both German and British government bodies on the centenary commemorations. Brief Lives: E Company Hockey Team, 1915 Dr Frances Hurd E Company Hockey Team, 1915, with Captain Baillie-Hamilton and Captain Priestman (copyright F M. Hurd) This team were all members of a wartime Sandhurst course specifically targeted at undergraduates, which ran from December 1914 to May 1915. The photograph shows ten cadets and two members of staff. Nine of the cadets are wearing the Sandhurst games jacket; only the referee is in uniform. They are typical of the hundreds who passed through the RMC during World War One. They all joined their regiments as second lieutenants (subalterns), the rank at highest risk of death or injury, whose average life in a front-line battalion on the Western Front was just six weeks. It is not surprising that half of the team were killed and two were permanently disabled. The group included an Irishman, two Scots, and a Welshman, not unusual in the RMC. However, what marks them as children of their time is how many came from families with links to the British Empire. One was born in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), two in India, and one in Singapore. Most had relatives in the Indian Army. In 1915 three were 18, five were 19, one was 20 and one 21. Three of them earned the Military Cross. THOMAS DAVIES d. 1915 Davies attended Llandovery College, Carmathenshire, founded to educate Welsh boys for Oxford or Cambridge. Davies went up to Clare College, Cambridge, in September 1914. He is in the second to back row, hands on hips. Davies had intended to study medicine, but left Cambridge for Sandhurst. He joined the 1st Battalion of the Welsh Regiment. During the battle of Loos the Battalion attacked between Hulloch and Hill 70 (part of the Hohenzollern Redout) on 1 October 1915. Davies was severely wounded and died the next day, aged 20. His body was never found. In December 1915 the War Office wrote to the Battalion (by then in Salonika) asking if Davies was still with them. He was declared dead in 1920, and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial. Freshmen at Clare College, Cambridge, 1914 (copyright Clare College) ISAAC USHER d. 1916 Although Usher was a Protestant, he was born and grew up in Dundrum, a small town outside Dublin, where a memorial to his doctor father still stands. Usher was at Trinity College studying medicine at the outbreak of war. He joined the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment, and was a casualty of the Somme, dying on 4 July 1916 near Mametz Wood. Reports of his death vary widely, illustrating how difficult it is to recall accurately in the confusion of conflict. He was variously said to have been SANDHURST 5 Telegram announcing Usher’s death to his family (Crown Copyright the National Archives) Telegram announcing Usher’s death to his family (Crown Copyright the National Archives) meet Captains Baillie-Hamilton and Priestman, the RMC staff members of the E Company hockey team, who had “come out here to learn a few things”. In early July 1916 the Battalion attacked at Auchy and Tom “distinguished himself with great gallantry” according to the Regimental History. They then joined the fighting on the Somme. “Wonderful to say, I am still alive.” On 30 July Tom learned that he had won the Military Cross. “What for I don’t Concert programme (copyright the know. The [Auchy] raid I suppose.” Trustees of the Imperial War Museum) Throughout August the Battalion fought on. “Such awful nights I never knew. We are all very worn out, and I shall be glad when we get a rest.” Usher’s gravestone (copyright www.britishwargraves.co.uk,) shot in the chest, the back, or the leg. He was declared dead on 6 May 1917, which would, as his father noted, have been his 21st birthday. His body was found in March 1917 and lies in Danzig Alley British Cemetery, Mametz. TOM WILMOT d. 1916 Tom attended Hereford Cathedral School before leaving at the age of 17 to farm in Canada. He returned to England in 1914. After Sandhurst he joined the 2nd Battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment in July 1915. Whilst in trenches near Bethune he wrote to his mother that there were “continual thunderstorms. We are living in an absolute sea of foul mud, well over my knees. The rats are huge like dogs.” More agreeably, he attended a concert staged by the soldiers where he was astonished to He was killed the next day. A fellow officer told Tom’s mother “Unfortunately [a shell] dropped close to your son, a piece coming out of the front of his stomach.” A nurse described his last hours. “He was just very glad to be comfortably in bed and at rest. Towards evening he grew weaker and asked me to write to you and sent his love.” He was 20. Tom was buried in the Heilly Station Cemetery near Amiens. His brothers Robert and Cecil also died in the war. The three brothers’ letters home were carefully preserved by their mother, and the collection was one of the first private donations made to the Imperial War Museum. STANLIE LAYARD d. 1917 Stanlie Layard was born in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), but was attending Elizabeth College in Guernsey in 1914. After Sandhurst he joined the 1st Battalion of the Border Regiment. As his parents were abroad Sir Henry McCallum, a former governor of Ceylon, acted as his guardian. Stanlie spent his leave with the McCallum family, particularly with Eileen, Sir Henry’s youngest daughter. On 23 April 1917 Stanlie carried out a dangerous reconnoitre at Chateau Wood with great success, for which he was awarded the Military Cross. “You need not worry yourself,” he told his mother. “I am not going to risk my life medal-hunting. I don’t intend to do this sort of thing unless I am ordered.” The Wilmot family: Tom Wilmot is on the left in a jumper (copyright Miranda Michels) 6 SANDHURST This was his last letter. During a night attack he was wounded, but was last seen calmly bandaging his leg and urging his men to continue. Stanlie’s fellow officers, like his distraught family, all believed that he was a prisoner of war. Eileen wrote to Mrs Layard that “Everything that is possible to do I’ll do & the impossible too if I can. We must trace him.” He was declared dead by the War Above left: Eileen McCallum, Layard’s girlfriend. She gave him this photograph at Christmas 1914 (copyright Admiral Sir Michael Layard, KCB, CBE). Above right: Layard in uniform (copyright Admiral Sir Michael Layard, KCB, CBE). Left: Layard’s Military Cross (Admiral Sir Michael Layard, KCB, CBE) Office in December 1917, much against his family’s wishes. His body was eventually found in 1920, and he is buried in the Dury Crucifix Cemetery, near Arras. In 1933 a spiritualist told Stanlie’s mother that he was a “beautiful Spirit Visitor happy in Heaven”. Eileen married a widower in 1926 and died childless in 1945. JAMES FOWLIE d. 1917 Fowlie was born in Singapore, where his father, a Municipal Commissioner, was one of the most powerful men in the colony. Fowlie was studying medicine at St Andrew’s University when he enrolled for the RMC course. He was a close friend of Douglas Wimberley (see below). They visited London together in their scanty free time, enjoying good meals and theatre visits, occasionally trying to pick up chorus girls. Fowlie joined the 1st Battalion of the HIghland Light Infantry and survived the Somme unscathed, subsequently being promoted to lieutenant. He commanded a company for about five weeks before his death. In April 1917 the HLI were in the front line near Arras, and Fowlie was killed by a direct hit from a shell. His CO wrote to Fowlie’s father: “He was a first rate fellow ... I personally will miss him and his services more than I can say.” He is buried in the Faubourg d’Amiens Cemetery, Arras. NORMAN KELLEY d. 1940 Kelley’s background was rather different from that of the other cadets. He was born in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire, where Kelley’s Carpets had been based since 1851. For unknown reasons his father George left the business and moved to Lancashire. Kelley attended Manchester Grammar School and was studying architecture at the Manchester Technical School in 1914. He joined the 1st Battalion of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in May 1915, and went to France in November to replace one of the many officer casualties. A month later he suffered an epileptic fit, fell over and dislocated his shoulder. He was shipped back to England and never returned to France. Epileptics could not be accepted as soldiers, so either Kelley lied about his condition, or it was triggered by the stressful nature of front-line life. He underwent a series of operations on his shoulder which were at last successful in 1921. IVOR COCHRANE d. 1940 Although Cochrane was born in Glamorgan, his family too had links with the Empire as his father was born in Bombay. He was sent to Wellington College which probably means that he was intended to become an army officer from an early age. He was the captain of the hockey team and the use of a ‘baffle’ on his stick suggests he was an experienced player. He joined the 2nd Battalion of the South Wales Borderers in March 1915, and took part in the dramatic and hard-fought landing at Cape Helles, Gallipoli. In August the Battalion moved to Suvla Bay and suffered heavy casualties. Cochrane was transferred to either the 7th or 8th Battalions and fought in the Salonika campaign. He was promoted to captain in 1917. In the Second World War he served in Egypt where he was seriously injured. He returned to England where he died. He is buried in Kewstoke in Somerset. ICochrane’s gravestone (copyright Reverend Geoffrey Eales) TREVOR SOUTHGATE d. 1963 Southgate was born in London and went to Felsted School in Essex, but his family was based in Rio de Janiero. He joined the 2nd Battalion of the Essex Regiment in France in December 1915 and was then attached to the 12th Brigade of the Machine Gun Company in February 1916. According to regimental sources, he returned to England on 1 July 1916 to train as a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps, and flew with them first in India and then in northern Russia. Southgate resigned his commission in 1919 and joined the United Africa Company, working in Nigeria and Mozambique. Fowlie’s gravestone (copyright www.britishwargraves.co.uk,) SANDHURST 7 CHARLES COOK d. 1981 Cook was the original owner of the hockey team photograph. He was born in India like his parents and grandparents, and attended Tonbridge School. After Sandhurst, he joined the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry and served as machine gun officer. The Regimental History dismisses the three months from October to December 1915 as being ‘without incident of more than ordinary interest’, but Cook was seriously injured and his right leg was amputated. After convalescence he served in several DCLI reserve battalions in England before becoming a Balloon Observer with the Royal Flying Corps. This was highly dangerous as the balloons were filled with flammable gas, and many were shot down. Observers were issued with primitive parachutes, but their death rate was very high. Cook was discharged from service in 1919. He played a leading role in the establishment and organisation of the Hampshire Home Guard during the Second World War. Wimberley in World War Two (copyright reserved: private collection) We changed our clothes and uniforms at least six times a day, always at top speed. Any spare time I ever had, I lay on my bed just resting for what was coming next. Finally the great day of our passing-out came. We all paraded in what was ribaldly called ‘Christmas Tree’ Order of Dress. We wore Sam Brown belts, to which were attached a medley of articles: revolvers in holsters with ammunition pouches, compasses, electric torches, haversacks, and of course, swords. On other straps were map cases, rolled greatcoats, mess tins containing iron rations, and water bottles. It was very soon all to be discarded for proper equipment, as worn by the soldiers, modified for officers’ use.” Wimberley joined the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders and served throughout the war, winning the Military Cross at the Battle of Cambrai in 1917 as a Company Commander in the Machine Gun Corps with the 51st Highland Division. He later served in Russia, Ireland and India. He was commanding 1st Camerons at the start of the Second World War, but was quickly promoted to command the Highland Division in North Africa and Sicily before becoming the Director of Infantry. Cook at Tonbridge School, 1913 (copyright F. M. Hurd) Map used by Cook in the trenches (private collection) DOUGLAS WIMBERLEY d. 1983 We know more about Wimberley than any other member of the hockey team because he wrote a lively and informative unpublished autobiography. His parents were absent in India for much of his childhood, and he was brought up by his grandparents in Scotland. “My mother and all my four grandparents were born in India, and my great-grandparents were as well.” He had a very happy childhood, and life at Wellington College came as a shock. “Everything else I have encountered through life has been easier than was my boyhood between thirteen and eighteen.” He enjoyed Sandhurst, despite the frenetic pace. “Long before it was light we were doing recruits’ arms drill. Long after it was dark we were locked in our rooms mugging up for the morrow. Douglas Wimberley with his grandparents (copyright reserved: private collection) 8 SANDHURST Wimberley in World War One (copyright reserved: private collection) The research summarised above represents findings since May 2013, and some of the cadets remain shadowy figures. If any readers have further knowledge, please email me via the RMA Sanshurst. Acknowledgements I am most grateful to Dr Anthony Morton, Curator of the RMAS Collection, for so enthusiastically embracing the idea of the Hockey Team project, and to Sebastian Puncher for commissioning this article. Particular gratitude is owed to Jasper Copping and The Sunday Telegraph for their continuing support in publicising the project. I am most grateful for help received from the National Archives, the British Library, and the fantastic staff of the Imperial War Museum; John Lowles and the Mercian Museum (Worcestershire); Claire MorganJones and Hereford Cathedral School; David Hilder; Hendrik Deleu and Ypres Ballooning; Hugo White and Cornwalls Regimental Museum; Tony Martin-Jones; Ruth Fletcher; Beverley Matthews and Tonbridge School; Jacobs & Hunt Auctioneers of Petersfield, Hampshire; Jeremy Crang; Kate Vigurs and Ed Spiers of the School of History, University of Leeds; Keith Bichard and Elizabeth College, Guernsey; Tony Goddard and Cumbria’s Military Museum; David Davison; Michael Lee; the Reverend Geoffrey Eales, Michelle Cardi and the parish of Kewstoke; Professor Brenda Yeoh of the National University of Singapore; the Scottish Military Research Group; the National Hockey Museum; Paul Rogers and the Hereford Times; Hannah Beech and Clare College, Cambridge; Amy Jones and the Western Telegraph; Bill Price; Llandovery College; Jenny Harrison; Ian Hook and the Essex Regiment Museum; the British War Graves project. I am grateful to my family for their support, particularly to Zoe Hurd for help in transcribing documents. My most profound thanks go to the relatives of three Hockey Team members. Without them this project would probably have ground to a halt. They are Admiral Sir Michael Layard (Stanlie Layard’s nephew); General Douglas Wimberley’s family; and Miranda Michels (grand-niece of Tom Wilmot). Ex Purkha Haruko Birata: Gurkha Company Sittang’s Battlefield Study 2013 Between 22 to 24 February 2013, Gurkha Company (Sittang) and members of the Sandhurst Support Unit supported by an academic from the War Studies Department took part in Exercise Purka Haruko Birata (Ancestors’ Bravery), a battlefield study to Neuve Chappelle in France and the Ypres Salient in Belgium. Organised by Captain Dillikumar Rai with financial support from the Senior Padre, the CO of the SSU and Sittang Company’s own funds, the intention was to give the participants a wider understanding of the nature of war and military history through the visiting a number of battlefields, memorials and cemeteries from the First World War in France and Belgium. Given the exercise’s title, the main emphasis was on the actions of the I Indian Corps which served in France in 1914-1915. The group visited Neuve Chapelle where the Indian Corps, which contained a number of Gurkha Battalions, played a key role in first British offensive of the war. Over two days in March 1915 the Corps took more than 4,000 Inside the Indian Memorial at Neuve Chappelle casualties. During the Second battle of Ypres in April 1915, in the area now containing the Vancouver Corner Canadian Memorial, the Germans used poison gas for the first time. There we saw where the Lahore Division attempted to retake some of the lost ground. The group also visited sites related to the general conduct of the fighting in the area such as Hill 60, the Essex Farm Dressing Station, Langamarck German Cemetery, Tyne Cot Cemetery and the small Indian Cemetary at Zelobes. This enabled the discussion of issues such as courage, maintenance of morale and discipline and technological innovation. The undoubted high points of trip were the moving wreath laying undertaken by Major Khamcha and Captain Rai at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate and the wonderful welcome Sittang Company received at the Talbot House Museum in Poperinghe. The exercise truly gave us the opportunity to honour and to appreciate our ancestors’ bravery. At Tyne Cott Capt Rai at Hill 60 Langemarck Cemetery The GCS and RMAS wreaths SANDHURST 9 Pace-stick season 2013 WO1 (AcSM) A J Stokes Pace-sticking as we witness today traces its origin to this Academy. The purist will say that the Romans used similar implements to measure a ‘Roman Mile’ during road construction and that the Royal Artillery used a similar device to measure distance between its field gun teams, both would be correct; although the RA stick was more like a walking stick with a silver or ivory knob. It could not be manipulated in the way laid down in this article. However the modern day, formalised and rigid pace-stick drill that is witnessed around the Academy traces its roots to the tenure of RSM Brand MVO MBE who was the RSM of the Royal Military College Sandhurst 1937 – 46 and then the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 1946-48. He designed the current pace-stick and incorporated it as an aid to drill, formalising how it should be used. His original pace-stick is on display in the WO & Serjeants’ Mess. In 1952, the Academy Serjeant Major (the late John Lord MVO MBE) started a pacestick competition. This competition has been held annually since at the Academy, originally a competition between RMAS and Guards Depot instructors, now it is an international event. At the beginning of the Summer Term the Academy Serjeant Major issued the order that all SNCO’s should open their pace-sticks and begin practising for the inter-company competition 7 weeks later. Teams are formed from Companies with the CSM at the rear of the team (the driver) issuing the instructions to 3 other team members, usually CSgts. Sandhurst Colour Sergeants pace sticking 10 The Teams from the Bahrain National Guard celebrating victory It requires proficiency at basic foot drill and a high level of concentration and coordination. later in the evening, Old College Parade ground can seem a very lonely place with lots of personal credibility at stake, it’s not for the feint hearted and requires nerves of steel…and perhaps some Dutch courage! 7 weeks may seem like a long time but turning the stick is not quite as easy as one might think. It requires proficiency at basic foot drill and a high level of concentration and coordination. During the competition the Sgts Mess beer tent is crammed full of critical and drill hardened Senior NCO’s willing to offer their expert advice. The competition is video recorded and replayed on a big screen in the Sgts Mess The day was expertly arranged by CSM Taylor WG (De Coy CSM), the beer tent positioned in an intimidating spot at the end of the course, the burger stall and ice cream van stocked to capacity for the 14 teams from the Academy to commence battle. On offer for the winning team were crystal tankards that would proudly be charged in the mess after victory and the Best individual pace-sticker would be presented with a gold watch. Of particular note were two teams; Sandhurst Support Unit submitted a team of LCpls from the Armourers shop and the Officers Mess team, both of whom had no previous experience and put in very credible attempts. Capt James Walker RE even took his pace-stick to Exercise Long Reach for additional practise. The overall winners were Somme Company driven by CSM Bowness YORKS and the best individual sticker was won by CSgt Reid SG. The aim of the Inter Company competition was to select the best stickers to represent the Academy at the World Championship competition 2 weeks later. They were formed up and teams were named after previous AcSM’s, on this occasion the Cleary (1980–87) and Nesbitt (1987–1993) teams. On Friday 5th July 28 teams, consisting of all of the Phase 1 training establishments, all of the Foot Guards Regiments and MCTC Colchester converged on Old College parade ground. It was no coincidence that the annual RSM’s convention dispersed on the same morning and boosted the numbers of spectators, adding to the excitement. The Chief of General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall also took time out of his diary to attend the competition. The competition was supported internationally with representation from the Sultan The resident band entertaining the crowd of Oman’s Armed Forces training regiment, Bahrain Police Academy and the Bahrain National Guard. 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This realisation causes a twang of nostalgia, I can’t remember the exact circumstances under which I started this brief reminiscence but I’m pretty sure I was splashing around in the pool trying to convert a sodden pair of ripped and tattered combat 95s into some kind of buoyancy aid but I found myself casting my mind back to this time last term and all that we had expected and hoped from New College. Back then we were enjoying the final weeks of juniors – 14 weeks enduring one fairly miserable situation after the next (primarily by whining but with the odd scrap of, very necessary, cavalier humour thrown in). In Old College there was no lack of variety in our suffering, one could be spending 4 hours of an evening digging through stony, water logged ground in order to sit in said hole, in the dark, for the next 8 hours, fighting sleep while the water slowly rose around us. The next night you may be able to enjoy that same sleep deprivation whilst polishing skirting boards and water bottles and spending literally hours rearranging one’s third shelf to ensure that all 32 rooms in our platoon had our compass bezels set to the right bearing and magazines laid out exactly 2⅓ cm from the left hand edge of the first bookshelf. Creeping social conditioning? Exercise First Encounter3 by fantasizing about how much better things would be once we entered the sunny uplands of ‘Faraday There certainly was an ‘end of term’ feeling permeating the lines, five’, the five weeks dominated by our academic studies. I have we were in New College, we were finally settled – hell, we had now concluded that fantasies really do have a bad habit of being done Ex LONG REACH and beaten the Black Mountains!1 To shamelessly paraphrase Hennessey we really did rather better than the reality – albeit still a useful believe that ‘the hard part of this 44 week extravamotivational tool. ganza was over, bring on the war studies lectures’. Then maybe out for Inters (the intermediate term) was going to be all Unfortunately (and unsurprisingly) our expectation a swim in the lake, 0830 starts, sitting in cool Faraday Hall classrooms of the leisurely life of a gentleman academic was followed by a large with the sun streaming through the windows, lazily not to be. ‘Faraday Five’ was a busy thrashing as debating the future of European security integration we begun our tuition on Defensive operations, all and sumptuous whilst eating a Cornetto and sipping Thai Chi Latculminating in an eight day Urban exercise known dinner with an easy tés. Then maybe out for a swim in the lake, folas Ex DRUIDS RIDGE. During ‘Druids’ we stumG&T… lowed by a large and sumptuous dinner with an bled through a comprehensive training package easy G&T in the Sovereigns Bar to finish off the day. of both urban and rural defensive and offensive It was going to be just like Uni – with a little more operations and were given more freedom, or as cleaning perhaps but this time getting paid. Or so we thought.... the DS loved to put it – “more rope to hang ourselves with”. On our return we were shipped off to the Normandy coast for ExerLiterally as soon as we got back after being softened up by three cise Normandy Scholar (which we were warned, contrary to what glorious weeks of overpriced Covent Garden cocktails and swanky we may have heard “is most certainly not going to be a bloody Knightsbridge hotels where we merrily squandering our new found jolly”) and spent a sobering couple of days putting ourselves in Officer Cadet disposable income2, we were thrown into the infathe shoes of the young officers who took part in the storming of mous CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear trainFortress Europe 69 years ago. The exercise was concluded by a ing) which, slightly worryingly, was featuring rather more heavily in talk courtesy of Major Majendy, a truly inspiring and charismatic our training program than in previous years. With the DS shouting officer who fought with the 4th Somersets at Hill 112 losing a at us as we stumbled around in the mid-summer heat, trying ineptly third of his battalion during the opening assault, suffering losses to carry out drinking and defecation drills, telling us that ‘we betand privations that we couldn’t imagine, certainly kicking our ‘five ter take it seriously’ because we were REALLY going to need this days digging in Norfolk’ into touch and giving us a whole new when we end up crouched in a shell scrape in Homs, or Damascus perspective; a truly humbling experience. or, (if things got really bad) in Tel Aviv, we truly discovered the errors of our misplaced preconceptions. If we thought fighting from freezSo now we’re back and once again the end is in sight. We’ve ing black woodblocks was bad, try adding a stiffening charcoal handed in our sleeping bags to the CQMS, confirmation that lined suit, Darth Vaderesque respirator and an hour or two, or even they’re not sending us off anywhere else this term... Or is it? three in the dreaded 4R chemical sentry position. There is, however, one final hurdle to jump – and it’s perceived as the biggest hurdle. Next week is the Regimental Selection I, for one, managed the shock of the first three weeks back, Boards. The ‘RSB’ is likely to be the most important board we culminating in a 120 hour non-stop digging session known as 1 Technically, owing to adverse weather conditions, the mountains had actually very much beaten us. 2 Prevailing attitude being ‘...because, damn it, what else are we going to spend it on?’ 12 SANDHURST 3 If one did not correctly don one’s respirator in the allocated nine seconds after the call of ‘GAS GAS GAS!’ Then a colour sergeant would materialise out of a nearby bush to spray CS gas in and around ones mouth, eyes and nose and all over ones kit – putting somewhat of a downer on the rest of the afternoon. Still a long way to go GASGASGAS! An exit from ‘the chamber’ are ever called in front of and consists of anywhere between two and eight senior officers4. Many of us going for the smaller infantry and cavalry regiments have a fairly good idea by this point where we are going to end up owing to the level of feedback and personal contact one gets during the previous years of lobbying, letter writing and visits. For these regiments much of the cutting happens earlier on in the process and by now there tends to be only two candidates for two or three places rather than fifty for twenty places for, say, the Artillery and the Engineers. For those candidates the pressure really is on with everything down to the interview performance on the day. delirium of bombing up the M3 for the sweetest 18 hours of our week is still there but the drive back on Sunday is getting easier because every passing week we’re drawing closer to a goal we now understand and appreciate. We know that by the end of every week we shall be that little more prepared in our endeavours to achieve that goal. Something, however, is different now. It’s been a gradual change in all of us but most can identify it by now. It’s a subtle but fundamental shift in the way we think, the way we act and hold ourselves, the way we are treated and the way we see ourselves and think. All of us are still a long way away from where we need to be, but we are far closer than we were when we walked up the steps of Old College on the first day in January. We’re now not just being pushed but pushing ourselves, working, understanding and becoming part of more and more of the system not fighting against it. We’re learning just as much of what not to do as what to do and for most, moving in the right direction. The So my own RSB is tomorrow morning. First thing in the morning I’ll find out where I’m spending my career and in a way this terrifies me. I’m now faced with the same questions that young men in my position have been asking themselves over the two centuries since the Academy’s construction; what will my platoon make of me, how will I deal with not just a Platoon Sergeant but a whole plethora of NCO’s with chests full of medals? How will I fit into the mess and what will my OC think of me not to mention the CO? How will I react when the pressure really is on and the rounds aren’t blank and the enemy aren’t friendly Ghurkhas? Will I be able to make a difference? There is only one way to answer these questions, the questions which drove us all here in the first place and it can only come in time. It’s simply not possible to know the answers as yet but what I do know is that this Academy and the extraordinary work it does will leave me in the best possible position I could be to find out. 4 This can be anywhere between Senior Captains and Three Star Generals. ‘Oh cruel world!’ Combat gardening SANDHURST 13 Alamein Gaza The Somme Company Dinner Night OCdt Ferrier The Somme Company held our Intermediate term dinner night on Friday 14 June. For us Officer Cadets it was a chance to enjoy a social evening, to forget the horrors of Ex FIRST ENCOUNTER and open up the Academy to our honoured guests: our parents, grandparents and immediate family members. This dinner has long been a tradition at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, inviting those people who have influenced and supported us most before our time here. For many of the guests it is a chance to walk down the corridors once again, remembering fondly the time spent in their old Company lines, now the Regimental Sergeant Major’s Office, and reminiscing about mishaps and various deeds. However, for others at the dinner night it is one of the rare glimpses into the different, and often bizarre, world their sons and OCdt Salmon with parents outside New College prior to the Dinner Night daughters have entered into. Sandhurst can be such a transforming process, events such as these help parents recognise the new world and new family we have joined. 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He spoke about the difficulties we had faced in order to reach this stage, and asked our parents to be proud of what we had achieved and the commitment we had made. However, most poignantly, he spoke of the need for us to not forget our families and friends. Whilst some of the experiences at Sandhurst are undeniably tough, we should not forget the people we have left behind, especially in the future if we are to deploy on operations. The evening was rounded off in excellent style by The Saxophone Quartet of The Band of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, playing some traditional regimental marches with the finale, ‘Scipio’. Sharing these traditions with our families was a good experience and it helps in part to explain what becoming an Officer in the British Army represents. The traditions help us celebrate our regiments, Corps and training establishments, enshrining the ethos and bringing together our two families. The theme of the Company Prayers the next morning was ‘Selfless Commitment’, the service being led by the Officer Cadets. Prior to the service our guests experienced the terror of the drill square by receiving a brief introduction to drill from our Company Sergeant Major, WO2 Bowness, before being marched to chapel. The congregation heard about the acts of gallantry conducted by Lt T E Waters at the Battle of the Imjin River, as well as being given a thought provoking talk by OCdt Longstone. The Battle of The Somme, which is our company namesake, is a harrowing example of extremely strenuous conditions and the challenges to leadership they pose. On the first day of fighting there were 60,000 casualties; 9 Victoria Crosses were awarded that day. It is these individual tales of remarkable achievements and displays of utter commitment that teach us humility as cadets, and provide an example for us to follow. Many thanks go from the entire company to the Company Dinner Night Officer, Capt Gostling, who made the event possible, as well as the Padre, catering staff and the Dinner Night Committtee. It is a unique opportunity to celebrate and thank our families, and long may the tradition continue. Druid’s Ridge OCdt Henry Dutton, Somme Company, CC131 Your oppos hand on your shoulder steadies your breathing. You peek around the edge of the doorway and peer into the dark – you cannot see anything, but you know that in the darkness an enemy lurks. The hand on your shoulder disappears, and reappears holding a grenade. You nod and the grenade is primed and then thrown into the room. It detonates, and barely has the noise finished before you and your oppo are into the room, side by side. You see an enemy figure in the corner, and move towards it firing steadily. “Left Clear” shouts your comrade, swiftly followed by you, “Right Clear, doorway right”. The Section Commander enters. He looks around, before calling out “Room clear, next pair in”. Two more section members enter the room and stack up next to the doorway … the withdrawal dawned, a depressing misty day. And then they came – a terrible new enemy, Ghurka Invulnerablis. Despite the vast number of rounds fired at them, they refused to die. The ordered withdrawal was soon on the verge of collapse – gripping by the Company staff avoided this, but the withdrawal nevertheless descended into a scramble. Druids Ridge is billed as an OBUA (Operations in Built Up Areas) exercise, and was one we were all looking forward to. The chance for us to get to grips with this most complicated form of warfare couldn’t come quick enough. Not even cutting a precious leave weekend early, or the 0330 Armoury time, could dampen our enthusiasm. We arrived at Celini Village mid-morning and were immediately thrust into a revision and learning package. From room clearing and methods of entry into a building, to practising battlefield casualty drills, the day flew by. We regrouped in a woodblock some 5kms from Celini. Morale was low, but soon brightened with orders for an ambush that night. An upbeat mood swept round the cadets. After a long tab to the ambush location we settled down to wait, battling to Morale was low, stay awake. Finally we heard the but soon brightened Ghurkas approaching – from quite a distance, it turned out, as they with orders for an were being suspiciously loud and ambush that night. ill-disciplined. Then the trip flare went off, and the night air was split asunder by 30 rifles being fired as quickly as possible. There is something predatory about catching an enemy unawares and at your mercy. The grins on our faces as we trotted away from the ambush site said it all. In the early evening we began preparing Celini. Sandbags were stacked in windows, Sangars constructed from ammo boxes and barbed wire laid. During this time we were informed that the enemy had, despite our valiant efforts during Ex First Encounter, acquired chemical weapons. On went the nightmare suits, and work suddenly became harder. Recee patrols were launched to find the chemical weapons, whilst company obstacles were placed and streets blockaded. By the time the DS were satisfied, Celini looked like something out of Lord of the Rings, an impregnable citadel. Probing attacks began, and despite some limited success, swift counter attacks ensured that any lost ground was quickly reclaimed. With the village built up, the emphasis changed. Recee patrols became fighting patrols. Enemy mortar locations were taken, and chemical weapon caches discovered. Success! The hateful CBRN suits and respirators were packed away. There are many stories of disastrous withdrawals. Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow in 1812 or the British Expeditionary Forces’ retreat to Dunkirk spring to mind. Let me add the Somme Companys’ withdrawal from Celini – a never ending slog through midge infested swamp to finally ascend a hill whose mist shrouded top seemed never to appear. We moved as an intake into a farm. We all knew what was coming, the final assault on the village. The planning for the retaking of Celini was impressive. Watching battlegroup rehearsals made you realise just how many working parts there were to this operation. One final obstacle stood in our way before we could launch upon Celini – a small farm complex. The Somme launched a night attack. The plan was sound, the enemy weakened. What could go wrong? We were then told we would be withdrawing in the morning. Bergans were packed and daysacks top flapped. The morning of Enemy mortars played havoc with our troops, and the night only added confusion to an already complex operation. An “accidental” incident which saw an entire section of 19 Platoon annihilated by 26 Platoon made the situation harder still. Eventually the farm was taken, but walking back down the road was a sobering sight. Explosive method of entry Fortress Celini SANDHURST 17 It really did look like we had been at the Somme – “wounded” cadets lined the road on both sides. Many a lesson was learnt, and a grim determination resolved itself in the Company. We would not make the same mistakes again. As the last Ghurka fell a ragged cheer rang out around the village (quickly silenced by the CSgts). End Ex was called. Druids Ridge saw a definite change in the style of exercise. We found ourselves increasingly going on patrols and then being The way back to Celini was clear. Early in the morning we began given time to administrate ourselves. The fighting in buildings our final tab. As we crested the last hill, we saw was an incredible challenge. The enemy could Celini village, just as the artillery and air strikes went be and often was anywhere. When moving into You realise how in. a building you’re faced with a labyrinth of hiding spots. You realise how vulnerable you are, when vulnerable you are, We waited. you are on ground the enemy knows intimately. It when you are on is also exciting and exhilarating, especially when ground the enemy Finally, it was our turn. We entered the village, you have a seemingly endless supply of grenades. echeloning through Gaza Company, and, platoon The lessons learnt are almost innumerable, but knows intimately. by platoon, assaulted the buildings. one above all surfaced – communications. When the radios don’t work, the importance of link men Fighting in buildings is, at best, organised chaos. Every room and became paramount. We made leaps and bounds forward durcorridor is a potential nightmare, with enemies or booby traps ing the exercise. One only had to compare the near disastrous lurking in the dark. Communications don’t work, so orders are attack on the farm the night before the attack on Celini, to the shouted backwards and onwards to the Platoon Commander. final assault upon the village to see how quickly we assimilated Once a building is cleared, it is onto the next one, room by room, the lessons and moved forwards. The DS might disagree, but we floor by floor. It is a hugely time consuming process. Add a felt that we all had taken great steps forward. And, at the end of friendly casualty and the dynamics change again, as reinforceit all, that is surely the point. ments are needed in order to secure the building. Slowly, building by building, Commissioning Course 131 retook Celini. Blenheim Company Meets Its Heritage! OCdt Peter Gornall, 12 Platoon, Blenheim Company As Blenheim Company it seemed only right that we should go and visit the palace given by a grateful nation to the first Duke of Marlborough to celebrate his fantastic victory in the Battle of Blenheim, 1704. Of course, no military visit is complete without many hours spent preparing uniform so on Thursday 27th June in No 1 Ceremonial Dress with boots bulled and peaks buffed we made our way to Blenheim Palace. Sadly His Grace The Duke of Marlborough, the 9th since John Churchill, was unwell so he was unable to join us. We were, however, told he was watching from his window, partly out curiosity and partly to ensure we observed various ‘Please Keep Off’ signs! On arrival, the visit attendees had a fantastic group photograph taken by the North Gate in front of the spectacular place. Some of our cadets and staff were unable to be there on the day but fortunately we were told that the photographer could simply ‘Photoshop’ them in. Following the photo we embarked on guided tours in small groups, led mainly by ex-servicemen and women. The key facts learnt for the Weeks 1–5 drill test proved invaluable when we were questioned on the Battle of Blenheim. The guides seemed content that we knew the date and key leaders and did not dig any deeper; I feel they may have been disappointed had they done so. We also learnt a great deal about Sir Winston Churchill whose grandfather was the 7th Duke of Marlborough. Churchill was born at Blen 18 SANDHURST Members of 10 Platoon at Blenheim Palace heim Palace and the beautiful buildings and grounds clearly held great significance for him throughout his life. Following a brief foray as ‘celebrities’ (credit to the No 1 ceremonial dress) pursued by ‘paparazzi’ (the tourists), we travelled to Oxford City Centre. Here we received a very good talk from the curator of the recently renovated Ashmolean Museum that was followed by some time to explore its Greek, Egyptian and Saxon exhibitions independently. With the kind permission of Oxford University Officer Training Corps, those who wanted to start their leave weekend by exploring the city used Falklands House to change. Most people’s routes tended to be influenced by the location of the nearest good pub but an appreciation of the culture that Oxford has to offer was certainly gained. Overall, Blenheim Company very much enjoyed learning more about the history of the Company that has been ‘home’ for the past nine months, and it was of course great to have the opportunity to spend a day away from Sandhurst, and to forget for a moment its stresses and strains. SANDHURST 19 Exercise Normandy Scholar OCdt Simon Reed, 23 Platoon Gaza Coy CC131 Normandy Scholar is an exercise designed to provide Officer Cadets (once they have survived the emotionally harrowing experience of PRACTAC) with an opportunity to take the Combat Estimate to a more practical and vivid theatre; to take a step back in time and test what we learn in Inters against the events that unfolded in the Summer of 1944, bringing a real, relevant and thought provoking edge to the TEWT process which forms a large part of Officer development in the second term of Sandhurst. The Exercise itself started in RMAS, being introduced to some of the doctrine, weapons and tactics employed by the protagonists of the Second World War. Throughout Inters Cadets are taught to appreciate the nuances of manoeuvre warfare, a military practice that was employed throughout the Second World War. An appreciation of this school of thought was essential as we discussed the history of the war and how the events of 1944 came to pass. Beach Model The first scenario which was posed to Gaza Company was that of Merville Battery, a famous assault from the Parachute Regiment which was carried out before the ships had arrived on Gold Beach and D-Day had officially started. We were to site a Landing Zone and plan an approach to the German owned Merville Battery for 9 Para, with strict time constraints to ensure the main attacking force could land with the best chance of defeating the beach defences. 2 hours of stringent planning in the Academy and the scene was set; we were ready for Normandy. With the sun beating down on us, Gaza moved on to Operation Solid Gold â€“ the Allied assault of Gold Beach on 6th June 1944. Here again we were posed with an uncomfortable scenario. As Lt Thomas Lowe, Platoon Commander in 5 E Yorks, we were tasked with clearing a section of Normandy coast approximately 200m long. A 200m that contained one Anti-tank gun and no less than 8 LMG positions. On a flat beach. With obstacles. There was no helpful bund line or dead ground here, just mettle and a complete necessity to complete the mission It was thought at hand. A Hastily constructed sand model pit and a keen eye on the incoming tide allowed 23 Platoon provoking, to plan the assault and it was not dissimilar to that challenging and of Lt. Lowe. Unfortunately, as was the harsh realmentally draining, ity of many of the scenarios in Normandy Scholar, what transpired was heavy casualties, disorder and but always a realisation that nothing in this war was simple. After a swift overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Ouistreham Gaza Company were poised to begin our adventure to Merville Battery. Each syndicate of Cadets was expertly guided by a member of the War Studies staff and Merville Battery provided 6 stands, all posing a different aspect of judgement and leadership, from planning an assault to fascinating. moral issues such as treatment of civilians. As we worked our way closer to the Battery vignettes Normandy Scholar was not all TEWTs, moral dilemof history fleshed out our knowledge and we followed the footmas and constant fretting of how to avoid MG42 fire. The evening of steps of 9 Para, facing the same tactical issues as in 1944. It was the first night we stayed on the coast and enjoyed some downtime, thought provoking, challenging and mentally draining, but always including beach rugby, a very quick swim in the channel and some fascinating. relaxation time in the hostel garden. A welcome period of rest and distraction and a notable improvement from a shell scrape in Brecon. The dĂŠnouement of the morning session (6 stands were tackled before midday!) was what do after the Battery had been The second day saw two operations posed to us; that of Geordestroyed. With 80 men fit, 25 KIA and 40 Wounded plus Gerdie Defender and Hilltop Challenge. Both were very different in man casualties, mortar fire from German depth incoming and the their own right and kept us comprehensively occupied for another Royal Navy due to bombard the area, for the first time we gained non-stop day. Operation Geordie Defender put 23 Platoon in the a real sense of the incredible urgency and pressure these men shoes of 8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, defending and withfaced, how little time they had to make key decisions and what drawing from the village of Tilly-sur-Seulles. We had moved forhuge ramifications these decisions had. The morning had been a ward in time and the fluidity of the situation had begun to strike full blooded welcome to the savage reality of D-Day. us; there were so many casualties that Platoon Commanders had 20 SANDHURST become OCs, re-orbatting had rendered platoons as more of a notional entity than a structured format of operations and it gave us the freedom to be more creative than we perhaps experience during our TEWTs at RMAS. The defence itself also gave us an opportunity to combine Artillery, Armour and Infantry assets and actively consider the best way to halt the counter-attacks that had made the German forces so difficult to attack. The withdrawal from the village was also performed in real time, sprinting down the road with casualties in tow – an essential touch the Platoon Directing Staff decided. Finally, there came Operation Hilltop Challenge, a 6 stand finale to our time in Normandy. The location was hill 112, the force was 5 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (DCLI). Set 10-11 July it was a month after the D-Day landings and Merville Battery, and as ever we were faced with a formidable situation. With little time and only long grass to protect C Company from the German defences the men of 5 DCLI showed characteristically awe-inspiring levels of courage to push the German defences back and secure the hill. Once we had planned this attack we were faced with a defence of the hill against a strong German counter and a withdrawal. Finally, as always, we were given the history of the event, given in lucid detail by our War Studies team, whose enthusiasm and knowledge remained fantastic throughout. Normandy Scholar ended with what was without doubt an invaluable highlight – the opportunity to meet and hear from Major John Majendie, a veteran from the Somerset Light Infantry who had been a vital part of the attack on Hill 112, before and after the exact assault we had assessed. Having the opportunity to hear from a 93 year old active participant, especially one who spoke with such astonishing recollection and lucidity was truly special. The talk he gave was of course made all the more special as we sat on the very site he had been 69 years earlier, fighting in such a momentous campaign. After the talk we proceeded as a Company to the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Here we held a short ‘Road to Tilly’ service and had some time to walk through the graves. Always moving, this event was again made all the more poignant thanks to the 2 days we had spent in Normandy and what had become a profound appreciation of the challenges all the men faced in the battle for Europe, regardless of rank. Normandy Scholar was described before we left as a ‘penny dropping moment’, and it certainly provided. The opportunity to exercise the leadership ideas we have learned so far at Sandhurst, further them, make them relevant, and push us out of our comfort zones into more real time leadership challenges that officers must face, was truly an invaluable experience. It was a mentally exhausting two days but we enjoyed every minute and gives us a more comprehensive appreciation that when we Commission we will not always have ‘the book’ to guide us. Mental agility and faith in our training must help us when time is tight and pressure high, and Normandy Scholar served to increase our appreciation of this fact, but also confidence in the Combat Estimate and the thorough foundation we are being given during our time here. Lyndhurst Preparatory School Independent Education for Boys and Girls from 3 to 11 years Early Years • Pre Prep • Prep OPEN MORNING Saturday 26th April 10.00am – 12.00noon. Headmaster’s address at 11.00am. Open term time 8.00am – 6.00pm – holiday provision available. “The children’s personal, emotional development and well-being is outstanding” Independent Schools Inspection Report – October 2013 Individual • Inspirational • Independent SANDHURST 21 Blenheim Waterloo Company Charity Ball 2013 OCdt Travers, 14 Platoon, Waterloo Company, CC123 On Friday 5th July 2013, Waterloo Company hosted guests from outside of the academy on it’s annual Charity Ball night. The members of Waterloo are known to enjoy a party so it was set to be a fantastic event. Ably organised by the officer cadets of the Comapny, the night was broken down into three parts: Pre-dinner drinks with horse racing and Company promises; dinner, with both a silent and conventional auction; and music and dancing to follow. The pre-dinner drinks bore witness to a Sandhurst first, a human grand national, with some of the cadets from the company, more than happy to provide five horses from the sturdier built men, along with five of the smallest as jockeys. The jockeys and riders had to undergo a gruelling 200 metre course complete with all manner of obstacles. It saw a close finish, with Mr Stinton and his jockey Mr Lee coming in first place, followed by Mr Wilson, ridden by Mr Marshall in second and closely followed by Mr Tarbox, ridden by Mr Jack. With the champagne awarded and the horses fed and watered, the first charity event of the night started, the Company Promises. The cadets and their guests were surprisingly generous with the amounts that they decided to bid it appeared as though the champagne at the reception had geared us all up for night of philanthropy. Mr Jack, never one to shy away from administration, ensured that he would have an easy time of it after the final exercise. Paying over £230 to have his parade boots bulled by Company Sergeant 14 Platoon having a casual pre-ball photograph Major Frith, and to have his rifle cleaned by Captain Luff, an offer the 14 Platoon Commander was sure to regret after the final attack of Exercise Dynamic Victory. The members of 13 Platoon clubbed together and spent over £600 in order to be allowed to order pizza on exercise. Mr Doyle-Tanner, however, proved himself to be one of the most frivolous members of the night, spending £230 on a weekly ‘high five’ from any member of the Company DS – money well spent Mr Doyle-Tanner! This part of the evening was accompanied throughout by wonderful music played on the harp by Mr French’s extremely talented sister. and flowing drinks, and an ongoing auction throughout. Captain Luff, against his better judgement, managed to raise over £1600 from members of the company, agreeing to wear issue kit for an hour on exercise for every ten pounds raised. This decision lead to him braving both the rural and urban phases of Exercise Dynamic Victory in the kit issued to him when he started at Sandhurst, with blisters comparable only to those one gets on Long Reach. There were some extremely generous donations for the auction at dinner, the Waterloo Company cadets proving their worth through the contacts they have in the strange world that is civilian life. Mr Roberts managed to secure himself a holiday in a 12 man villa in South Africa, unfortunately he realised that he needs to buy flights and find 11 friends to go with him, he is still open to offers from people who would like to go with him. The music that followed from a Swing Band afterwards was fantastic, as the guests blew off some steam on the dance floor, the cadets all eyeing up the Directing Staff out of their comfort zones. The dinner itself was a less formal affair to previous dinner nights, with good food The Waterloo Company dinner night was a resounding success, raising thousands of pounds for Charitable causes and ensuring the guests had one of the best experiences the academy can offer. It was a fine event to cap the end of a successful year for arguably the finest group of young men to pass through the gates of the academy for a number of years. The proud owner, Mr Travers, with horse Mr Wilson, and jockey Mr Marshall Mr Jack living up to cavalry standards with his ‘usual’ champagne and gin & tonic Mr Doyle and Mr Doyle-Tanner with one of the many lovely guests The horses and jockeys preparing to start the National Mr Ashurst showing the photographer his sidearm of choice Mr Wilson was clearly distracted by the balloons at the event, proving that the men of Waterloo Company have brains to accompany their brawn 24 SANDHURST Exercise Broadsword Ocdt Tarbox, Waterloo Company, CC123 For many Officer Cadets Exercise Broadsword is the most eagerly anticipated Sandhurst Exercise as it signifies a move away from the conventional tactics of all of our previous exercises to a situation we are more likely to encounter in future. For this exercise we were operating in a contemporary environment meaning that it was no longer as clear cut as good guys and bad guys. The added complexity was a welcomed mental challenge, as was the physical challenge of the rioting serials! The orbat of the intake was also changed for this Exercise which allowed the cadets to strengthen friendships with cadets from other companies and work with people outside of their own platoon for the first time in an exercise environment. Most importantly it gave the cadets access to different directing staff which benefited their learning and development greatly. Early Monday morning after a coach drive that was far too short we finally arrived in Longmoor. Before we began our exercise rotation we had a brief reception, staging, and onward integration package which consisted of revision of the rules of engagement and the handling of captured personnel, which was a significant part of the exercise. Additionally we had fire inoculation training and the directing staff didnâ€™t even attempt to hide their enjoyment of petrol bombing very nervous officer cadets! It was soon time to establish the Companies in the Foward Operating Bases (FOB). This involved setting up a functioning ops room for the first time on exercise as well as ensuring the security of the FOB and that all necessary administration was in place to allow the company to operate effectively. Operating out of a FOB made the training a lot more realistic due to the similarities with current operations in Afghanistan. There were also perks such It was soon time as showers and a Royal Logistic Corps field kitchen, which rivalled to establish the the quality of food we receive at Companies in the Sandhurst! Whilst operating in Foward Operating the FOB the three multiples cycled through a rotation of guard, quick Bases (FOB). reaction force and patrols. Each rotation lasted for 24 hours with the patrols multiple occupying a smaller patrol base. Whilst on patrol the multiple would engage with the local population in an attempt to gather intelligence on the insurgent groups in the area and the areas in which we could best influence the population. For the second phase of the exercise the company was operating in the urban environment, with the other company playing the civilian population. Initially through patrols and shuras with the tribal elders an intelligence picture was gathered and we began to SANDHURST 25 understand the normal pattern of life and get a feel for the atmospherics of the village. We were tasked to provide security for local elections that promised to allow a democratically elected leader of the village for the first time. For this exercise we had attachments such as ammunition technical officers and a dog handler, this was an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of the capabilities of these assets as well as pertinent points about the management of the assets. The initially benign atmosphere soon began to become more tense with the deaths of tribal leaders and mounting aggression between tribal groups. This aggression was soon directed towards the patrols. First just verbally, but after an unsuccessful election, the crowd soon turned violent. This required us to deploy batons – made from plastic piping – in order to keep back the crowds. After the initial incident we were in full protective equipment and with shields and batons for all other civil unrest due to the growing threat of petrol bombing and baton rounds being thrown by the crowds. The first riot occurred in the night after the election results with a mob gathering outside the FOB that were driven back to the village. During the next day the village was cleared of all of the violent protesters which signified the end of the second phase. The third phase of the exercise required the company to play the role of the civilian population of Longmoor. After our involvement in the riots wielding shields and batons we were not particularly looking forward to being on the receiving end! For this phase everyone received a character with a job in the village, an address and membership of a tribe apart from two unlucky Officer Cadets that played the role of village tramps. This was an interesting phase as it allowed us to view the operations as a civilian. Had we done this phase first I believe would we have spent more time in shuras and engaging with the population whilst out patrolling. Exercise Broadsword was a hugely interesting exercise that was both physically and mentally demanding. For the first time our physical courage had been tested and through the riot serials and we had certainly developed stronger bonds as a company and although within a week the bruises had healed it is something that we will always remember. However that was only a small part of the exercise and the main learning points that can be taken away are about the softer skills such as interaction with tribal leaders in shuras and the population. In the debrief with the academic staff similarities were made between our failings and failings that had been made by companies in Afghanistan often with serious consequences. As the College Commander would say ‘this is a thinking man’s game’ and never on an exercise has this been more apparent. Although, as a company, we rose to this challenge we can learn a lot from reviewing our decision making process during the exercise. Blenheim Charity Ball Evening OCdt Webster, 12 Platoon,Blenheim Company On a beautiful summer evening on 6th July 2013 Blenheim Company hosted their Charity Ball for friends and family, with the hope of raising a substantial amount of money for the Commandant’s annual charities. The evening was long anticipated for many, not least the team who helped to organise and set up for the function, who all put in a fantastic amount of time and effort to make it happen. The theme of the evening was ‘black tie with a tropical twist’ which gave a fun and colourful touch to the regular formalities of Sandhurst. For many of the girls it meant tropical flowers in their hair, for the boys a bright bow tie or Hawaiian Shirt instead of the normal white one. However for the very adventurous members of 10 Platoon it involved all of the above, as well as hollowed out pineapples that were used as drinks holder for the evening, great effort! The tropical theme was omnipresent throughout the evening with the first flavour of it being presented through the Caribbean style steel drum band that played throughout the pre-dinner drinks of Pimm’s in the sun out in front of New College. After a great deal of drinks and some fervent raffle ticket selling the party moved into the dining room that had been transformed into a beach getaway with everyone given lei’s to wear. This was as well as lots of straw skirts and large metallic palm trees hanging from the ceilings, something that confused many of the other companies when they came to breakfast the next morning! 26 SANDHURST Aloha! Welcome to the Blenheim Charity Ball OCDt Webster and guest sport matching neckwear After a lovely three course meal, the raffle commenced and due to the generous offering of many kind people and companies, a large number of people walked away with something from the raffle which in total raised £1300. After the raffles culmination the main event began. The auction was always going to be the big money raiser and we realised that we needed some experience to make it work efficiently, as well have a compare that had some panache about them. Cue Officer Cadet Oglesby from California whose style and ability to hold a crowd was already renowned, and after a quick chat about his years of watching his daddy auction off cattle back home, we knew we had our man. He of coursed delivered and a whirlwind of American vocals enveloped the New College dining room for the next hour as many of the fantastic gifts were auctioned off. After an hour of bidding, OCdt Oglesby took a breath again! The auction was a great success with approximately £5500 being raised from it. As soon as the microphone had been grasped back off OCdt Oglesby, the music began and everybody could finally let their hair down fully (very hard for the male Officer Cadets) and have a good dance and some more drinks. This is where our friends from West Point began to really outdo their British counterparts with some pretty intense dancing leaving some of the female guests a little weak at the knees; only some though! The music then finished in the early hours and everybody had to sadly return to normality. In all, it was a great night that was enjoyed by everyone that attended, and, with the total amount of funds raised still being calculated, it seems so far that it was hugely successful as well. ADVERTORIAL FEATURE Queen Victoria School, Dunblane Wendy Bellars, Head Open Morning on Saturday, 20th September 2014 Queen Victoria School (QVS) is a co-educational boarding school fully funded by the Ministry of Defence to provide stability and continuity of education for the children of UK Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, or who have served in Scotland or who have been members of a Scottish regiment. QVS is tri-Service and most of its pupils have at least one actively serving parent when they enter the school. Our main intake is into the Scottish system’s Primary 7 year; there is no exact equivalent with the English system, but the majority of our P7 intake are aged ten or eleven when they join us. That said, there is a wide age range within the year groups. Many of our pupils have come from educationally disrupted backgrounds as they have moved from school to school and education system to education system, according to their families’ postings. Pastoral care is given a very high priority along with careers guidance and personal and social education. Queen Victoria School aims to promote the welfare and happiness of each individual child and develop their self-esteem. In addition, there is a very full programme of sporting, cultural and spiritual development. Queen Victoria School is a unique boarding school which seeks to achieve the best that is possible for its pupils, priding itself on developing them in the widest possible sense and aiming to achieve success academically, in sport, music, drama and many other extra-curricular areas. A very special and unique dimension of this school for military families is the ceremonial side, which preserves the very best of the School’s traditions. Marching as part of the School on one of its six Parade Sundays a year, and on Grand Day – the final day of the academic year – is one of the proudest moments of a Victorian’s life (as well as that of his or her parents)! The Pipes, Drums and Dancers of QVS are internationally renowned, having played at tattoos both at home and abroad, most recently in the Basel Christmas Tattoo 2013 and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2012. Set in 45 acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside, Queen Victoria School is easily accessible by road, rail or air. There is no substitute for visiting a school, meeting its pupils and staff and picking up the atmosphere. We are holding an Open Morning on Saturday, 20th September 2014, to which all eligible families are warmly invited. If you would like to know more before travelling to Dunblane to visit us, however, and to request a DVD, please contact our Admissions Secretary on +44 (0) 131 310 2927. Alternatively, you can write to: Admissions Secretary, Queen Victoria School, Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 0JY, or visit our website www.qvs.org.uk ADVERTORIAL FEATURE The Battle Proms Summer celebrations with music, fireworks, Spitfire, cannons, cavalry The Battle Proms team is proud to have been staging their unique picnic concerts since 1997, bringing together sublime music with stunningly choreographed aerial displays, thunderous cannon fire, dramatic cavalry displays and fantastic fireworks. Set in the grounds of some of the UK’s most celebrated stately homes, including Blenheim Palace and Highclere Castle, the Battle Proms are exciting yet informal open air picnic concerts. With great early booking and group discounts on offer now is the time to gather the troops and book your tickets for an unforgettable afternoon and evening of exceptional entertainment! For more information and to book tickets visit www.battleproms.com SANDHURST 27 Exercise DYNAMIC VICTORY – Acme of Excellence OCdt Adonteng (Ghana), 10 Platoon, Blenheim Company Ex DV is the last summative field test for officer cadets in the final phase of their training, which brings to bear all the tactics and doctrines they have acquired during their training as well as revises them on the legalities in war. Having gone through Exercise SELF RELIANCE, CRYCHAN’S CHALLENGE, FIRST ENCOUNTER and BROADSWORD, amongst others, the hour was due to finally test whether CC123 are fit for commission; a tradition in RMAS. This affirms what Howard Cosell once said, “the ultimate victory is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give”. Via a sequel of five phases, exercise Dynamic Victory unfolded as planned to attain these desired goals. Phase I: Deployment The eve before the final exercise, was a company charity ball which placed cadets in the right frame of mind. The occasion also fostered collaboration with the 44 West Point Cadets from the USA who participated in this years exercise. After a pre-deployment meeting with the company Directing Staff (DS) in the morning of Monday 8th July, the exercise commenced with an eight hour coach journey to the city of God (Scotland); the venue of the exercise. Phase II: RSOI The need to get it right and ensure full adherence to safety practices to minimise and/or eradicate injuries took place the moment the exercise troops touched down in Scotland. Precautionary measures, health and hygiene tips as well as demonstration on the effective use of equipment and weaponry were taught. This made sure each and every one were in the right frame of mind to ensure a smooth exercise, particularly considering the use of live rounds at some stage of the exercise. PRE DEPLOYMENT phase I Phase III: Live firing (LFTT) “I feared before I knew, but now that I know, to fear is as childish as being feared”. (R.Tembo) Prior to the start of this phase, fear was the first thing that came to mind. Obviously, this was not the first time to conduct section and platoon battle drills, but the very fact that live rounds are involved; my soul fled and sought refuge elsewhere. Honestly, I had never felt so confident in 7 question combat estimate until I challenged myself with what would be the result of negligence with this rifle? Guess the deduction I came up with – a possible fatal accident which might take someone’s life. So what? Could I live with the stigma for the rest of my life? Considering the steady improvement through to the final live firing attack, which recorded significant improvement in terms of RSOI phase II SANDHURST Galloway Forest aggression, momentum and determination, it is clear that it took a couple training serials with the live rounds for us to fully fine tune and psych ourselves for the LFTT. As said by R DeVos, “it is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle”. Phase IV: Galloway Forest (Rural) Scotland – the city of God – offered serene, warm weather all through the duration of the exercise as compared to the last term’s experience here, which was hampered by heavy snow. But what the city failed to offer is the protection against Midges, as the entire region of Galloway forest was full of midges. Aside the midges, the recursive number of loaded march during the rural phase, starting with the famous 10 miles tab, 4 miles and then 3 miles with all kit, which weighs about 50kg, never scared the cadets. The driving force at that point in time was, to quote Winston Churchill, “Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival”. Blenheim’s cadets, happy to reach the end From the outside, it seemed easy and relaxed to conduct one attack a day during the rural phase, but considering the terrain, going, duration and other contestable factors, it was befitting to use this exposure as a measuring rod as to whether soon to commission officers can live up to the task regardless the prevailing hindrances or challenges. Phase V: Urban The urban phase gave officer cadets the platform to work in an environment similar to the current operating practices in FOB’s and PB’s as employed in real life military establishment in Afghanistan among others. Although there was a vast difference in terms of kit, infrastructure and equipment, the standard was able to match the desired effect and simulation required to get troops switched on. RURAL phase IV Tempers were calm as the exercise approached the last hours and all were set for the last attack. There was a constant listening watch over the net, with troops eager to hear the code word “champagne” which literally marked the end of Ex DYNAMIC VICTORY as well as the notional defeat of PFLJ, the insurgent group that cadets had to fight throughout their time in Sandhurst. In sum, Ex DV really gave the needed experience in terms of operating both in the conventional and contemporary environment. Lots of take home points were raised, but one peculiar lesson learnt from the exercise was the transition from one phase to the other. This imbibed in us as future leaders the feeling of what troops go through especially when they are saddled with lots of task; an experience that we can all take forward with us to our future careers. CASEVAC phase IV SANDHURST 29 Lucknow and LOAC Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), a term often associated with dreary afternoon lectures in itchy woolly jumpers. Yet a subject on which three lucky Officer Cadets from Lucknow Platoon would have to get very comfortable with. The International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL), founded 1970 in the Italian port of San Remo, hosts an annual competition for military academies around the world. The aim is to encourage a working understanding of LOAC in a multinational setting. In it’s twelfth year the powers that be decided it was high time the UK, and particularly the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, entered. Due to the weeks of preparation needed, Lucknow Platoon was able to provide OCdt’s Coyle, Mckellar and Mistry for the task in hand. Dispatching them to Dr Flint of Faraday Hall for an afternoon in the library getting to grips with the various LOAC books and their uses. Over the coming weeks Dr Flint and lawyers from the Army Legal Service (ALS), lectured on all aspects of the law. From Peace Keeping to International Armed Conflicts, much was discussed – including the various approaches to solving problems. The latter being particularly pertinent when working alongside other nations. The key to the competition would not only be the understanding of the law, but where you could find and apply it to the given problem. The fact that not all countries have signed and ratified the various conventions only added to the complexity. However we felt were well prepared. So with a bag full of Geneva conventions, we headed to the airport alongside SSgt Caswell-Treen and Mr Higgs – escaping the harsh mid March weather for the warmer climes of the Italian Rivera. After settling into the hotel we took a walk around town. San Remo is an impressive town with a grand old casino and a picturesque harbour. The restaurants around this secluded port serve fantastic Italian cuisine trumping Bella Italia any day of the week. Post lectures we were whisked upstairs to a large old room to set up our British stand for the ‘cultural event’. Chocolate Hobnobs, Earl Grey, whisky and real ale all went down a treat from our table. With the Swiss providing a fondue, the Indian’s a takeaway, the Swede’s Moose meat and the French wine and cheese – it was an international feast. Suitably acquainted with the other nationalities we walked to the cocktail party to be given our multinational teams. These generally consisted of a native English speaker, a European and a representative from a non-European country. The following morning the competition started proper. We were separated into 3 Joint Operations Centres (JOC) rooms. Each contained 5-6 teams, a JOC leader (who is a trained military lawyer to lead the competition) and a panel of 3 judges to score the teams and students. Scoring was based on team and individual performance, with points awarded for knowledge of LOAC, abilSANDHURST ity to communicate, effective teamwork and ability to deal with linguistic/cultural differences. The first day proved very much a litmus test for the capabilities of fellow students and teammates. India and Turkey proved they have a good textbook knowledge of LOAC, whilst the Danes demonstrated excellent discussion skills. Each team was given a fictitious country to be during the week, with the JOC representing a coalition formed to react against the actions of an enemy dictator (Rastapoplous). The scenario would transition through Peace, Non International Armed Conflict, International Armed Conflict and Occupation, encompassing all relevant levels of LOAC. Each JOC session (typically an hour and a half) would be a request from Gen Madog (played by JOC leader) as to the legality of actions he wished to take. This ranged from boarding Naval craft in various areas of the sea to the use of new weapons in populated areas. It quickly became apparent that our main strength would be in managing the team… The next morning we left the hotel for the institute, only to discover we had a fairly awkward bus journey to get there in time for the meet and great. Thanks to OCdt Mistry’s pidgin Italian and the help of a bus load of commuters we arrived in the nick of time to be welcomed by the Institute Colonel and attend the welcome brief. We were then given a series of basic LOAC lectures designed to provide a baseline of knowledge for all present. During lunch we had time to decipher the colourful array of uniforms and accents. (Luckily the competition is held in English!) A total of 17 teams with 3 cadets apiece had been entered; some countries such as the USA and France entered more than one team. Teams also came from various branches of the armed forces, including in the case of the USA the Coast Guard. 30 12th LOAC Competition for Military Academies, San Remo 18 March 2013 It quickly became apparent that our main strength would be in managing the team, assigning tasks and compiling a coherent back brief for General Madog. Our preparations at RMAS pserved us well and even though the majority of other cadets had completed a relevant degree at their Academies, we felt in no way disadvantaged. Compared to other Anglophone countries, we also found it easier to work alongside cadets with a weaker grasp of English and varying cultural habits. Scenario complexity increased day by day, with Gen Madog demanding the use of various questionable methods of warfare (including bat bombs) on which we provided advice. The most interesting scenario concerned the matter of who was a direct participant in hostilities and when they could be targeted. Not only because this is a contentious issue within LOAC itself, but each country seemed to have a different view on the matter. The week rounded up with a dinner for all staff and students followed by music and cocktails. The dancing prowess of the Nigerian team put us all to shame. However a line dance hastily organised by the US Airforce Academy got everyone on the dance floor, including the academic staff! A slightly jaded audience dressed in Blues or equivalent, formed up the next morning for the prize giving. OCdt Coyle was in the winning mixed team, a fantastic effort! With OCdt’s Mistry and Mckellar coming 4th and 6th respectively. A US Airforce Cadet won a well deserved best individual prize. Over the final lunch contact details and gifts were exchanged between the Cadets, with the last pictures being taken on the balcony in the Mediterranean sunshine. The week proved a great success for the RMAS Team, with value gained not only from the working understanding of LOAC, but also from the experience of working alongside a large variety of nations in the JOC itself. An annual event we very much hope will be continued in the future. Why the Poppies? BOOK REVIEW The author of Why the Poppies?, Peter Spira, started his National Service in the King’s Royal Rifle Corps before being commissioned in to the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. He wrote this short account of the events which led up to the outbreak of the two World Wars after being asked by his grandchildren “Why the Poppies?” during Remembrance fortnight. The book also contains some of the main events of the two Wars and there are copious illustrations to accompany the narrative. Field Marshal Lord Bramall has given a Commendation of the book. General Sir Robert Pascoe writes; There are two good reasons to buy this little book by Peter Spira. First, it tells an interesting tale about the poppy, a simple flower that has grown into a world renowned emblem of remembrance. Second, profits from sales will be going to “Care for Casualties“, a Regimental charity set up to look after wounded men of The Rifles. I hope that many people will buy this book for both reasons. Lieutenant-General Sir Christopher Wallace KBE DL writes: Why the Poppies? is not a book but a booklet of 40 pages. When I opened it, I fully expected to read an account of the origin of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. I was surprised to be dealt something rather different. In some respects the manner in which the author has addressed the question is more subtle. Instead of answering it directly, he has provided a brief account of the background to the two world wars in the 20th century to explain to the younger generation how it came about that so many died and why the poppies. And herein rests perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this booklet: that the origins and course of the two world wars should be covered so lucidly and completely in 40 pages. For those of us who yearn for acceptance of an eleventh principle of war, simplicity, Why the Poppies? is an exemplary example of KISS and an ideal present for the grandchildren. The cost of this book is £10.00 including £3.75 p&p, leaving £6.25 for the Charity. Should you wish to make any additional voluntary donation it would be gratefully received. Please state the number of copies required, your name and address and include payment and send it to: “Why the Poppies”, RHQ The Rifles, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester SO23 8TS . Cheque payable to “The Rifles (Poppies)”. Or, you can pay on line by logging on to www.careforcasualties. org.uk and click on the “Why the Poppies?” icon on the right side of the page Alternatively, please visit www.careforcasualties.org.uk NB. Please allow about 3 weeks for delivery. 16 Platoon, Inkerman Company, Charity Spinning Event. OCdt Hamza Huda, 16 Platoon, Inkerman Company. 2012 was the Bicentenary of Old College at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. As serving Officer Cadets in our Junior term at the Academy we wanted to celebrate this momentous occasion, and what better way than to embrace our altruistic nature than hold a charity event in conjunction with The Soldiers’ Charity, The Army Benevolent Fund. Managing to secure a few hours of freedom from the Academy, fourteen of us left the Academy for Twickenham Rugby Stadium. We wanted to use the opportunity to raise awareness about a charity that is very close to our hearts whilst also being able to raise financial aid for a charity that is so dependent on the generosity of the public and local community. The ABF is also one of the only Armed Forces Charities to support Soldiers and Officers after their active service, which is essential for many veterans. By holding the event in Twickenham, it was relatively local and we were able to speak to a number of people about the charity. Saturday 24th November 2012, whilst the England and South African Rugby teams were preparing themselves for the epic match about to take place later that afternoon, another bunch of fine athletes were preparing for a physical endeavor that would embrace the ethos and moreover be a lot of fun. Each of us would cycle 44 miles each on spin bikes, relative to the amount of training weeks that we would be undertaking during our training at the Academy. The spin bikes were placed outside the sta- dium so as to have maximum exposure to all those going to the Autumn International rugby match that afternoon. As the cyclists started on the bikes, another group started getting into the spirit with a range of musical aids, loud hailers and generally creating a party atmosphere. With this they approached the crowds, which were starting to build and the public really enjoyed the event. The buckets filled up quickly and at points even the buses were stopping to invite the team onboard to collect donations. As the cyclists came towards the end of the 44miles, the match started and a few lucky individuals were able to watch the game – partly due to tickets donated by a number of different benefactors. Others were on hand to collect more donations after the match, wearing their fetching ABF t-shirts and using what little charm they had left the team retired back to the Academy after a solid days work collecting money for an incredibly worthy cause. A few weeks later we were able to present a cheque for £9,450 to ABF the Soldiers’ Charity, the results of a gruelling fundraiser undertaken. We found the public to be incredibly motivating and supportive and the amount we raised really shows that public support for the Armed Forces is still very high. We all felt immensely proud to be able to give something back and ensure that our efforts were worthwhile. Special thanks go to Virigin Active and Currie Motors for lending their equipment and real estate. SANDHURST 31 Falklands CC123 – Charity Twenty20 Match OCdt English, 10 Platoon, Blenheim Company It was a sunny evening on the 4th July, and the scene was set for one of the greatest sporting rivalries known to man. Forget the ashes; it was of course the RMAS charity cricket match where the ‘Blenheim Bombers’ lined up against a combined Inkerman/Waterloo side dubbed ‘Inkerloo’. A capacity crowd of senior term cadets, staff and cadets from West Point gathered to support the event, prop up the bar and sample the culinary delights of OCdt Oglesby who was dutifully manning the barbeque all evening. On paper the teams looked reasonably evenly matched, with both having a spattering of 1stXI players, as well as cameo appearances from OC Blenheim Company, Major Scott, and OC Waterloo Company, Major Field. However, the outcome of the match could not have been more surprising. With the crowd almost dizzy with anticipation the game got underway, Blenheim having elected to bat first. OCdts English and O’Connor strode out to open the batting with an expected score of around 130-150 being competitive. Blenheim did not get off to the best of starts however, losing their skipper English for a second ball duck, and O’Connor shortly afterwards for 2. Another wicket followed shortly afterwards leaving Blenheim 9-3 after just 4 overs. OCdts Gordon and Metcalfe then came together at the crease and began to get the score moving in the right direction, Metcalfe in particular with 34 SANDHURST The Blenheim and ‘Inkerloo’ teams line up post-match some lusty blows off some wayward Inkerloo bowling. This promising partnership was not to last however, and soon Gordon fell for a well-earned 22. This bought Major Scott to the crease to rapturous applause from the expectant crowd. They were soon to be disappointed however as he was out shortly afterwards, sparking a Blenheim batting collapse. A final score of 76 seemed below par at best even though bowling conditions were favourable. Blenheim then took to the field to welcome Inkerloo to the crease, knowing a strong bowling performance was required. Inkerloo had a disastrous start, losing OCdts Brown and Patrick early on, and a further 3 wickets for no score, leaving them struggling at 6-5. There was no let up from the Blenheim opening bowlers OCdt Metcalfe and Major Scott however, and aided by a lucky run-out, the collapse continued for Inkerloo. Even the prodigious talent of Major Field could not help the cause and Inkerloo were eventually bowled out for just 13, what is surely one of the lowest totals ever seen at RMAS. Although a low scoring game, it was thrilling nonetheless and the below par personal performances with the bat and in the field had the added benefit of topping up the charity coffers with £200 from player fines alone. The fund raising was aided by proceeds from drinks at the bar, a sweepstake organised by OCdt May, the barbeque so adeptly ran by OCdt Oglesby and helpers, as well as donations from the crowd on the evening itself. Overall it was a fantastic evening, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all. To make it even better, £620 was raised for the Commandant’s charities. Thanks must go to the fore mentioned OCdts as well as OCdt O’Connor for organising and running the event. Sandhurst Cup 2013 Ocdt Levien, Waterloo Coy, CC123 For two days every year countries from all over the world send some of their best Officer Cadets to compete for one chance to pit their wits and guile against each other. Why? For some, it’s to build relations, for others it’s a chance to prove themselves in a new and developing world and for the rest, its tradition. This year 56 teams from 10 countries entered the fray in what is considered by some to be the toughest military skills competition in the world, but only one would walk away as overall victors. From here a frantic sprint to the pistol range which involved a similar shoot over a range of up to 25 metres The next leg was another 7km downhill to the navigation stand. With a window of just 2 hours, teams had to tag into as many markers as possible, with 40 available. However, the terrain was enough to exhaust the greatest of athletes, with rocks and boulders underfoot and ski slopes to ascend and descend, teams had to rely not only on precious reserves of energy but also good time management to avoid incurring any penalties. Dry throated, exhausted teams trudged out of the navigation area with little left to carry on. But from here there was yet another 5km to the final stand, a grenade throwing stand. December 2012 introduced the Sandhurst Cup to Commissioning Course 123, with Captain Mills of the Rifles heading up the 2013 Squad, explaining the historical significance of the competition, the part that Sandhurst teams have played in the past and detailing what it took Dry throated, exhausted to make it into the squad. In the opening selecdesperate 1km shuffle uphill was all that teams trudged out of the Alayfinal tion event 80 cadets fought it out to make the between that last stand and the finish line. navigation area with first cut which would see the number drop to 40. Once crossed, teams had to undergo another The test; a 3 mile weighted run as a squad, folkit check before stretching, taking on food and little left to carry on. lowed by an individual best effort run around the fluids and preparing their kit for the next day. All same route. However, to add complexity cadets anyone wanted to do was to put their feet up had to memorise a selection of military items before setting off, and fall fast asleep, but the competition demanded yet more of which then had to be written down upon completion of the run. each team. It was then that the training was ramped up. In the midst of darkness, with the country blanketed in snow and ice, officer cadets were waking up well before their colleagues in order to do battle with the PT staff. With Sergeants Leng and O’Brien cracking the whip under the direction of Captain Mills, those 40 would be whittled down to 36 by inviting them to partake in thrashing themselves to within an inch of their lives. Whether it was with sprint training on the athletics track, heaves and rope climbs in the gym, or simply becoming better acquainted with the infamous ‘5-ways,’ the preparation was intense. As the training progressed the selection of a squad that could eventually be broken into two equal teams was becoming more important and Captain Mills was seen as the man to impress. Now down to 30 individuals from the original 80, the squad was then refined further to end with three equal teams of nine. These teams were named Red, Blue and Gold and from these teams only two would be chosen to take part in the competition. Each team was made up of eight male cadets and one female cadet, each with different strengths and weaknesses, representing the diversity that is common place at Sandhurst. This culminated with a final exercise a few weeks before we were to deploy to America which provided some interesting results. A few days in sightseeing in New York allowed us to rest after what was a busy term and focus our minds elsewhere. We then all travelled out to West Point for a few days final preparation before the competition. Our eyes were opened to the enormity of the American Military Academy, leaving lasting impressions of grandeur and excellence. We were brilliantly hosted by Elvis and Spartans Companies who made us feel right at home. Day 2 was a different affair. A much shorter course, whilst employing many similar military skills including navigation over the mountainous area that surrounds West Point, was of greater intensity. Foreign weapons assembly stands immediately following a CBRN drill provided a great hurdle for communication as A pause during the navigation excercise The overriding mission was; “To provide the Corps of Cadets and visiting competitors with a challenging and rewarding intercompany military skills competition, an opportunity to enhance leadership qualities, a venue for professional development and an opportunity to exhibit military excellence.” Day one of the competition involved teams circumnavigating a 20km circuit. An uphill 7km race to the rifle shoot started the proceedings, involving the teams crawling into various positions of cover to shoot a variety of targets at varying ranges up to 300 metres. To add realism, stoppages, civilian targets and mixed amounts of ammunition were distributed amongst the team. On the pistol range SANDHURST 35 well as coordination. The Rope ravine crossing with a ‘casualty’ tested our speed and dexterity but the monotonous rehearsals paid off and a 14 foot wall crossing with the team IC blindfolded also put our all practice to the test. Team work and mental dexterity were much more prevalent, reflecting the varied skill set that Officers have to employ when on operations. Whilst there were stands where the Sandhurst teams shone, there were others when things didn’t go according to plan. For the Red Team this meant that there were occasions when penalties were incurred, but for the Blue Team it was consistency of doing all stands well that made the difference. And so it was that the Blue Team from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst became victors against a field of teams from across the world. It was a great honour to be able to bring the trophy home in front of both the Commandant Major General Tim Evans and Academy Sergeant Major Stokes. A well earned drink at the end A Lesson from the Men in Scarlet OCdt M A R Roberts, 16 Platoon, Inkerman Coy, CC 123 There was an air of scepticism as we walked through the gates of Chelsea Hospital, with the majority of those in 16 Platoon unsure of how the Royal Hospital or its In-Pensioners worked. Of course, we had all seen them at major events such as the London Olympics and Wimbledon. However, the lifestyle behind the gates of the famous hospital is rarely publicised. by a Company Sergeant Major. The Hospital is commanded by the Governor, currently General Sir Redmond Watt (Late Welsh Guards). Over the years, however, they have been supported by some significant characters such as the late Lady Thatcher who would visit the hospital on a weekly basis. The Hospital was founded by King Charles II and was built as a retreat for injured soldiers. He sent his brother to France to study their equivalent, Les Invalides in Paris, and modelled the Royal Hospital on that. It was to be built on the original site of King James’ College at Chelsey, near the river Thames and in the heart of London. Unfortunately, due to the river and the sewage, the water from the well was undrinkable; as a result a brewery was built for the IPs in order to avoid disease and illness. The IPs celebrate Founder’s Day annually, and it is the only military event where those on parade salute with their left hands. We were greeted by a funeral procession, a common sight at the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) but one that brought significant contemplation. Tom Mullaney, a retired Corporal from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, stood in the guardroom as the only tour guide available. Unfortunately for Tom, the funeral had caused a lack of guides and he was asked to fill in. Fortunately for us, Tom was available. If there was one thing that the In-Pensioners (IPs)live up to, it is their humour. They are able to make light of all situations and provide an interesting, witty story at every corner. Tom was no different and left the group chuckling throughout the tour of the hospital. He shared stories of confused In-Pensioners and quirky names they had given each other. The In-Pensioners have a remarkable ability to berate each other and their guests. Jokes about Viagra, immobility, and ‘granny night’ kept us consistently amused and we quickly learnt that soldiers never change, even after they have retired. Chelsea Hospital, as a military organisation, sets itself apart from other retirement homes. All those living in the hospital are regarded as In-Pensioners. None, less the Regimental Sergeant Major and the officers, hold rank but their former rank is displayed on their sleeve. There are 36 SANDHURST technically no officers amongst the ranks of the IPs, however there are Late Entry officers, such as the former RMAS Ac RSM Captain Huggins, who have resigned their commissions in order to qualify. To become an IP, a retired soldier must first sit through a selection process where he is invited to spend a few days at the Hospital. He will then receive a phone call from the chain of command at the Hospital. Upon being accepted into the Hospital, all IPs forgo their military pensions and estates, donating them to the RHC. All IPs are formed into four companies, with each company commanded by a retired senior officer, known as the Captain of the Invalids. He is then supported A visit to the Royal Hospital Chelsea reminds us of what the British Army is truly about. It holds so much history and honour that it is impossible not to get drawn inside its huge walls. But what makes the Hospital so special are the InPensioners. And when 16 Platoon, Inkerman Company was hosted in the In-Pensioners’ Club following the tour, the IPs showed why they are regarded so highly in Britain. The IPs hold a deep respect for those still serving and what they stand for is upheld by humility. They are fantastic hosts, quick witted and humorous, but very friendly and welcoming. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is without doubt an honourable institution, and we thank them for hosting us. Janadriyah and camel milk!! Ex DYNAMIC OUTREACH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia OCdt Forse, 12 Platoon, Blenheim Company A jolly band from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, compristhat will remain with us for much time to come. That afternoon also ing Capt Richards, YORKS and four Officer Cadets from the intersaw us visit the annual cultural festival, Janadriyah, celebrating all mediate term, travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Exercise aspects of the diverse Saudi culture, a real eye opener. DYNAMIC OUTREACH. The aim of the exercise was to increase knowledge of another nation’s At the end of the five interesting days it was time armed forces whilst fostering friendly internafor us to depart KAMA. The Defence Attaché to The aim of the exercise tional relationships. We flew from London HeathSaudi Arabia, Brigadier Alasdair Wild MBE met was to increase row on the afternoon of the 12th April, landing us at the Academy where the final goodbyes knowledge of another in the Saudi capital Riyadh at 0130 the following were said before departing and heading back day, to a stifling 27 degrees Celsius. After a short into Riyadh. We were driven to the diplomatic nation’s armed forces car journey, we arrived at King Abdulaziz Military quarter of the city where we had a chance to whilst fostering Academy (KAMA), the home of Officer training. drop our bags at a hotel and change out of unifriendly international Whilst KAMA runs a three year programme for form before the Brigadier rejoined the group, Officer Cadets, the team noted a remarkable taking us on a comprehensive tour of the city, relationships. number of similarities with RMAS throughout visiting museums and national festivals where we their visit. KAMA really is an exceptional place to learnt a great deal about the history and nature train and learn; the facilities available are quite impressive. of the country. There was of course time for a quick dip in the UK embassy’s pool before sadly departing the Kingdom of Saudi Activities started promptly the following day with a visit to the on-site Arabia to the considerably colder United Kingdom the following academy museum where we were greeted and shown a brief video morning! The week was a tremendous success and a thoroutlining the role of the academy and the content of the training oughly enjoyable experience was had by all; contact details were programme. We were then taken through a number of displays that exchanged and long term relationships undoubtedly formed. The explained the history of the Academy. The afternoon was filled with RMAS party was treated to the best hospitality all visit long and a multitude of office calls, coffee and dates with senior Saudi offiwould very much relish the chance of a return visit. All in all, it was cers, including the commandant of KAMA, who expressed great truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit such a beautiful and pleasure in the opportunity to host the British cadets. culturally rich country. The stay at KAMA was a combination of military and cultural education. Visits were made to the academies extensive range of facilities which included lecture theatres, classrooms, an on-site television broadcasting centre, an array of different ranges (covering all weapons from pistol to anti-armour) and vast indoor sports facilities which were host to an international volleyball match of epic proportions, with Sandhurst and KAMA sharing the honours. Visits were also made to Bedouin camel herders who worked within the expansive Academy training area. It was here that we were introduced to camel riding and had a chance to sample some of the local delicacies such as fresh camel milk, milked by our own fair hands. Our hosts were keen to show us the real Saudi Arabia, taking the team into Riyadh for a traditional Arabic meal. This was an assault on the senses with a vast array of sights, smells and tastes which, combined with the novelty of sitting on cushions and eating with only our hands, made for an extremely enjoyable experience The exped members enjoy the riding stables at KAMA Enjoying the hospitality SANDHURST 37 ADVERTORIAL FEATURE Outstanding beauty – outstanding value Putting future military equipment to the test In some of the UK’s most outstanding areas of beauty – from Pendine Sands and Aberporth in south west Wales, to the Essex beaches of Shoeburyness, and the Kyle of Lochalsh and the Hebrides in Scotland – QinetiQ manages and conducts the test and evaluation (T&E) of a range of current and new Defence equipment in the air, land and maritime domains. It’s all part of our Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) with DE&S. 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We arrived in Copenhagen in the early afternoon of Mon 22 April, to be greeted by Danish cadets from their Military Academy. The immediate reaction was one of shock. These cadets were sporting unpolished boots, un-ironed uniform, and beards that were longer than their non-regulation haircuts. For ones so indoctrinated by Sandhurst’s Values and Standards, it was almost as if we had walked into a military nightmare. It was remarked from the beginning that it was a good job we weren’t accompanied by one of our CSgts, as they would probably have been flying back to Heathrow in a coffin having died from shock. Yet, being far too British and polite to say anything, we greeted our hosts and jumped into our transport to the army academy to begin the first day of our programme. We were given a presentation on the structure of the Danish army and their officer training. There were clear differences between their training and that which we receive at Sandhurst, includThere were clear ing the notable fact that all the differences between their best Danish NCO’s become training and that which officers. We felt that it was good to have this immediwe receive at Sandhurst ate insight into the differences between our two institutions. This was followed by a tour of Frederiksberg palace, from one of the Danish cadets, providing a detailed history from its early creation to becoming the army academy. One notable room was that which was occupied by a British artillery officer during the battle of Copenhagen guiding naval artillery onto the city. This sparked banter between the British and Danish cadets, the British making no apologies for our glorious victory. The day ended with a meal consisting of mostly crackling and beer, which was received gladly by the British cadets. On the second day we visited the Royal Hussars regiment, gaining an insight into Danish tactics and equipment. We were immediately envious of their light weight radio equipment, not that we are ones to complain. We were also given a fantastic presentation from a Danish Captain, telling us of his experiences in Afghanistan as a Platoon commander. It was a fantastic presentation in perfect English and it was incredibly interesting to hear experiences in Afghanistan from another cultural perspective. Proving that we are not so different from our Danish neighbours. We finished the day with open rye bread sandwiches and, as was becoming a running theme in Denmark, beer. OCdts Travers and Hargreaves were particularly pleased with this aspect of Danish culture. with lessons in tactics and doctrine conducted entirely in English. This was a fantastic opportunity for the British cadets to take part in their lessons, each of us coming away feeling as though we had truly had a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into what it is like to be a Danish cadet, we all agreed that it is similar, although less intense, to our training at Sandhurst. This day finished with a somewhat bizarre trip to the coast, where the Danish host Captain asked us to partake in his hobby – winter swimming. Although dubious at first, we stiffened our upper lips and got in the water, naked of course, as the programme had clearly told us to take ‘just towels’. It was a surprisingly fun experience; it even managed to get a noise out of the previous silent Latvian delegation, as they plunged into the freezing cold sea. We then had our dinner at a converted military bunker, once again tucking into traditional Danish cuisine. Although we were beginning to love Denmark, we all agreed that food was probably not the country’s strong point. Waking up refreshed from an early night, we went for a morning’s pistol shooting on the outskirts of Copenhagen, trying Danish weapons and different shooting styles. This finished with a competition between all delegations, with Captain Walker RE and OCdt Travers representing Britain well by coming first and third respectively. This was followed by yet more sandwiches and a boat tour of the city, seeing Copenhagen from the water was wonderful and it allowed us to see aspects of the city that would otherwise have been hidden. Including the remarkable Opera house, this was a truly beautiful piece of architecture. We finished the day by taking part in the Danish Military Academy’s charity run, an event organised and run entirely by the Danish cadets. All the British delegation put in impressive finish times, with Captain Walker, OCdt Hargreaves and OCdt Travers running in the 10km race; and OCdt Ramsay, OCdt Makepeace and OCdt Aubrey running in the 5km race. That night, the Danish cadets took us out for a night in Copenhagen to enjoy Danish culture from a different perspective; it was no surprise to us that this involved yet more beer. On the final day we shook off our tired heads and checked out of the hotel. We were taken for a tour of the back streets of Copenhagen and a visit to the Royal Arsenal museum, which was an amazing place. We learned about Danish military history and visited a brilliant exhibition about a Danish soldier’s Afghanistan experience. We had one final traditional Danish lunch and bid farewell to our fantastic hosts. On the Wednesday, we were placed with the senior cadets of the academy, who were bringing together all aspects of their training, The Dynamic outreach programme to Denmark was a truly remarkable experience in which we got to meet soldiers from other NATO countries including Germany, Latvia and Lithuania, whilst also taking part in the everyday military life of our Danish colleagues. It was both enjoyable and fascinating, and we believed it was truly successful in its aim of building international relationships. We left Denmark with a feeling that we had not only learned a lot, but also made some fantastic friends. In all, it was a 10/10 experience, or a 5, 5 as we would say with our Danish friends. The British delegation before the start of the charity 10km race An evening at the swimming baths – a naked dip in the Baltic sea before supper! 40 British, Latvian, German and Lithuaninan Officer Cadets at the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen Frederiksberg Palace – The Danish Military Academy RMAS visit to the Ball De Offiziaire, Austria Spring Term 13 term saw four Officer Cadets from the Senior term (CC122) visit the Austrian Military Academy’s Ball De Offiziaire in Vienna, Austria. The thought of 4 days away from the Academy during term time was far too good an opportunity to turn down. Unfortunately, as with everything at RMAS, there was a caveat; we had to dance a traditional Austrian ballroom dance at the Military Academy’s Commissioning Ball in front of a couple of thousand people, the Commandant and General Sherriff. In order to learn this dance we had to spend 2 days being taught by a very patient Austrian dance teacher. OCdt’s Riley and Lower managed to pick up the steps with relative ease and looked vaguely graceful as they span their way around 28 Platoon’s Halls of Study. It was unfortunate then that OCdt’s Garfield and Bucknall were more worried about the quite gargantuan height difference between them than the steps that they were meant to be learning. As a result, when the dance teacher had left, a little bit of trepidation at the task ahead crept in while the practice that we assured him was going to happen was not forthcoming. At the beginning of Seniors all 4 Cadets were counting down the days to their trip with a little bit of excitement and only a small amount of gloating from OCdt Garfield. This excitement was shattered when the Platoon Commander of the female platoon (Capt Cupples – 29 Platoon Comd) announced the good news that he would be joining us. The horror on OCdt Lower and OCdt Garfield’s faces was nothing compared to the party that was going on in 29 Platoon’s lines. And so our little group of travellers, with Capt Butler at the helm, set off at 0555 on Thursday 17th January. It didn’t get off to a good start. The transport to the airport was an hour late and the flight was delayed. However, we boarded without any hiccups and proceeded to settle down for the 2 hour flight. 4 hours later we disembarked the aircraft........still at Heathrow. The snow in Austria had shut Vienna airport. The team back at RMAS worked tirelessly to get us another flight and 8 hours later we boarded another aircraft, with the Commandant, and landed in Budapest, Hungary. There was a late night walk to take in the sights of Budapest before an early morning to get escorted by the Hungarian Military to the Hungary-Austria border to then be picked up by the Austrian Military. Would this first class treatment have been extended our way if the Commandant wasn’t with us? I wouldn’t wish to speculate! Friday night was Ball night. The men disappeared while the ladies attempted to transform themselves from the military bun to sleek and sophisticated. What a sight it turned out to be! OCdt Lower and Capt Butler managed to pull off the ‘hair all over the place but still looking elegant look’ while, in the words of Capt Cupples, OCdt Garfield looked like Chewbacca. However, when all 6 met up to leave for the ball, the girls looked graceful while the boys were handsome as ever. Unfortunately this scene was ruined when OCdt’s Riley and Bucknall proceeded to climb into the front of the minibus, leaving OCdt’s Lower and Garfield as well as Capt Butler to hitch up their skirts and climb into the back! Once at the venue the OCdt’s headed straight for the ballroom to get some dancing practice in with the Austrian Cadets. Words cannot describe the truly horrendous sight that greeted Capt Butler The team in all their finery: OCdt Riley, OCdt Garfield, Captain Butler, Captain Cupples, OCdt Lower, OCdt Bucknall and Capt Cupples when they stepped out to see us dance for the first time. There was standing on toes, hitting each other, turning the wrong way and limbs all over the place. There was also a little bit of smugness from OCdt’s Riley and Lower as OCdt’s Bucknall and Garfield were led away for extra tuition. After a couple runs however, both pairs were feeling a little more confident and in the words of Capt Butler ‘it was a dancing transformation commensurate with a series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 60 minutes.’ Come the actual event, the transformation was indeed complete and in front of the cream of the Austrian Military, 4 Officer Cadets from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, ‘cracked it’. Some late night/early morning celebration ensued and after a late breakfast on the Saturday we had a wonderful tour of Vienna from a 2nd In the grounds of the Academy Our cheery driver SANDHURST 41 At the Summer Palace Lieutenant in the Austrian Military called George, who OCdt Garfield took a particular liking to. Sunday was a relaxed morning stroll through the grounds of the Summer Palace where all had a go at ‘body sledging’. This is much the same as bodyboarding but colder and slightly more dangerous. OCdt Riley took the trophy home for the furthest distance travelled down a snow covered bank in just jeans and a softie. It was well deserved as the thud of his bellyflop put everyone else off attempting it with as much gusto. The afternoon saw us receive the news that our flight home had been cancelled. Cue cries of glee from Capt Cupples, OCdt’s The Ball itself Riley, Garfield and Bucknall and a certain amount of distress from OCdt Lower and Capt Butler. So with the party firmly split on what to do next; attempt to get home or wait it out, we proceeded to enjoy the afternoon while looking forward to another day in snowy Vienna. Monday gave us a visit to 2nd Lieutenant George’s Company and to the Austrian Military Academy. The Austrian Army still runs a conscripts programme so it was interesting to see the level of professionalism in the ranks even though they weren’t volunteers. And so ended our time in Austria. It was a fantastic experience for all involved, both Officer Cadets and DS, and an experience that can hopefully be repeated for others in the future. Exercise DYNAMIC OUTREACH, Chile, 10th–26th August 2013 Having never visited South America before, my hand was one of the first to go up when they asked for volunteers to go to Chile. Unsure what we had volunteered for and two weeks before we were due to fly out, the Sergeant Major issued us paperwork and a timetable headed “linguistic immersion course”. Realising that we were scheduled to attend two weeks of lessons at the Chilean Officer Academy with very limited knowledge of the country we were visiting, and even less Spanish, I quickly went out to buy a Rough Guide to Chile and a phrase book. rounded by glass tower blocks and with a brilliant back drop of the snow capped Andes in the distance. The place was deserted on our first tour around as all the cadets are obliged to leave the Academy over the weekends. For the first three years, cadets are all accommodated in large company sized dormitories, while the fourth years get two or three man rooms. It was rather a relief to find they were putting us up in the fourth year apartments! For the first few days we participated in a number of classes, understanding varying amounts with our phrasebook Spanish. We were to spend two weeks at the Chilean officer training We took part in a number of PT sessions where we could underschool. Unlike Sandhurst, the cadets attend stand the universal language of a PTI shouting at Bernado O’Higgins Escualar Militaire for four you and we were left exhausted and impressed The majority of the years and study for a Bachelor’s degree in Miliby the Chileans fitness. They have sport three tary Science. The majority of the cadets come cadets come straight out afternoons a week instead of lessons, and we straight out of school aged 18 and come to the tried our hand with various sports including of school aged 18 and Academy instead of university. For most of the rugby, running and took part in training with their come to the Academy year they attend a wide variety of lessons in hisSandhurst Cup teams. The training with their tory, languages, economics and other traditional ‘Waychaffe’ team, a native word for Warrior, instead of university. academic subjects, with a little officership and included PT as well as first aid, patrolling skills, military science thrown in. For two months of and river crossing. the year they leave the academy in Santiago, and travel to a different camp in the hills where they carry out their military training While we were in Chile, US retired General Stanley McCrystal was such as ranges and field exercises. the guest speaker at a conference being held at the Academy. The Academy Coronel (equivalent to the RMAS Commandant) After a long flight over to Chile we emerged out of Santiago airarranged for us to attend two of his talks, and then briefly meet port to be met by two people in grey Great Coats, a Lieutenant him after with a number of the dignitaries and other students for and a fourth year cadet who was to be one of our cadet hosts tea. The press were there, and a photo of the Sandhurst Cadets for our time in Chile. We were taken 20 minutes down the road made page 7 of the national newspaper, El Mercurio in the ‘La into Santiago where the Academy takes up one city block sur 42 SANDHURST Photo with Gen McCrystal Left to Right: Chilean General, OCdt Harnett, OCdt Hunt-Grubbe, Gen McCrystal, OCdt Yanez Ugarte (Chile) OCdt Barttelot. OCdt Bradford British OCdts receiving orders from Chilean OCdt Vida Sociale’ section which one can only presume is the Chilean equivalent of Tatlers Bystander! weekend exploring Santiago, learning about Chilean history and seeing some of the cultural sites. Whilst down town we managed to persuade the guard at the parliament buildings to give us an exclusive tour of the inner courtyards which are surrounded by the President’s offices. After a few days of lessons and acclimatisation we were taken out of the Academy for some cultural visits. Also accompanied by two Brazilian cadets on a similar visit to ours, our hosts took us to the Naval Port and seaside city of Viña del Mar The second week was back to lessons at the where we visited the old Naval Officer Academy Academy. We were timetabled to have lessons and Naval History museum where we learnt a lot with each of the 4 year groups allowing us to see The second week was about Chilean history, and the very historic links the progression of the orders and estimate proback to lessons at the between the British and Chilean navies. Many cess as it was taught across the Academy. This Academy. of the founding fathers of the Chilean Navy were culminated with one of the 4th year cadets delivex-British Navy and mercenaries. The visit also ering us an operation order in English, complete took us through Valpariso where we saw the with models built in the sand of the volleyball Chilean National Congress buildings. court. While the orders process was very similar to our own, the estimate process followed a different system that focused even The next day we visited the Choncha y Toro vineyard, home of more on the situational factors and how they would affect the the Casillero del Diablo wine, where they told us the story of how operation being planned. the wine got its name. In the evening one of the cadets took us to his home where his father, an air force colonel, hosted us Our cadet hosts looked after us excellently during our stay, invitfor a BBQ and introduced us to a few of the local drinks in celing us in to their homes and introducing us to Chilean family life. ebration of the national holiday for the Assentation of the Virgin They finished the week off with a day hiking in the hills surroundMary. The following morning was an early start to get up in to the ing Santiago and a traditional Chilean meal, sending us a little mountains which surround Santiago for a day of skiing. Incredworse for wear back to the airport for the long journey back to ible views stretched away into the Andes visible from the edge Sandhurst. of the mountain ski slopes. We spent what was left of the long A days skiing in the Andes, just outside Santiag. OCdt Barttelot SANDHURST 43 Lucknow Somme Inkerman Company Adventurous Training – Exercise Marrakech Express Cadet OCdt Tevlin, 17 Platoon Inkerman Company, CC123 The Berber people of Morocco call the High Atlas can’s – being greeted by ten members of the “Idraren Draren” meaning “Mountains of Mounmountain division, complete with mules and tains.” Stretching 2,500km across the Northmuleteers required a rapid re-estimate of the western frontier of the Sahara and home to Jbel route plan and demanded a settlement between Toubkal, the tallest mountain in Africa (4,167m) what the Moroccans wanted to achieve out of the Berber people speak without exaggeration. A the expedition and what the group had set out small corner of this spectacular mountain range to achieve! set the scene for an ambitious Trekking expedition to Morocco by six cadets of Commissioning Following route-readjustment, consolidation Inkerman Company Officer Cadets Course 123, three of whom were from Inkerman of supplies and a healthy discussion with the organised and led a trekking expedition Company. Travelling to Morocco to conduct Moroccans regarding mules, the group departed over their Easter Recess to the adventurous training provided unique opporon the main body of the trek. The group was High Atlas Mountains in Morocco tunities and challenges that the Officer Cadets to cover 50km over the week, and this was would not have experienced in the relative safety of the UK. The achieved by dividing the route down into 10km segments to be significant challenges were threefold, namely cultural differences, covered daily. Initially, the group doubted this route length was suflanguage barrier and the environment both in Marrakech (where ficiently challenging, considering the intensity of the physical trainthe group based itself.) Taking these challenges into account set ing we had conducted over the past two terms at Sandhurst. Howthe tone for the entire expedition; the aim of which was to develop ever, once the group began conducting the trek it quickly became the Officer Cadet’s leadership qualities through exposure to naviapparent that the relatively short distance that we were travelling gational and cultural challenges in an unfamiliar environment. daily was compensated in difficulty by the nature of the terrain and altitude. The group travelled across four separate valleys, climbArriving in Marrakech for the group’s twelve hour ‘administration’ ing at between 2000m and 3200m throughout. Compounded with phase exemplified a need to expect the unfamiliar. The customary each individual carrying enough supplies, water and equipment to Army barrack block accommodation, complete with cook-house be self sufficient, the physical demands of the situation sufficiently and NAAFI was nowhere to be seen. Instead, the tested the group throughout the entire trekking group was greeted with a raucous assault on the phase. senses. Travelling in taxi convoy through crowds The “Hostel Marrakech of spice sellers, camel riders and snake charmThe physical challenges of the trek were balanced Riad Rouge” provided ers to our accommodation, a colourful hostel well against the incredible backdrop of the Atlas an excellent place to close to the main souk, was an exercise in itself. mountains; both in terms of the landscape and The “Hostel Marrakech Riad Rouge” provided an the its inhabitants. Descending the precarious base ourselves excellent place to base ourselves – Mr Ali, the scree slopes of Tizi n’ Ouhattar into the dramatic owner, was a fluent English speaker who proOurika valley, with its many waterfalls and olive vided detailed recommendations on where to acquire vital supgroves was a particular highlight. It was a unique and humbling plies for the trek amongst the maze of market stalls in the souk. It experience for the group to be invited in too many a Berber house was at the hostel that the group was greeted by Colonel Mohamto sample mint tea, fresh Moroccan food and share experiences med Rajib of the Moroccan Army. He was charged with supportwith both our Moroccan Army hosts and the Berber’s offering their ing us throughout the expedition, as well as providing a liaison to hospitality. members of the Moroccan Mountain Division who would be joining us for the trekking phase. Fortunately for the group a critical Ultimately both the trekking phase and the recovery to Marrakech lesson was learnt during the initial meeting – patience. Our only were a success. The group developed as a team and shared a common language with Colonel Rajib was Officer Cadets’ Ward privilege of conducting training alongside the Moroccan Mountain and Malekpour’s pigeon French. Little did the group know how division, the experience of which proved valuable in developing much they would rely on them at later stages of the expedition! the Officer Cadet’s understanding and appreciation of cultural differences when working alongside Host Nation Security Forces – a The 64km journey by minibus from Marrakech to the trailhead at critical characteristic of today’s operations. The High Atlas MounImlil saw the group ascend from the heat of the desert up through tains offer a challenging yet highly rewarding Adventurous Trainlush, fertile valleys into the heart of the Atlas, with Jbel Toubkal ing experience a stone’s throw away from Europe. The scope for dominating the skyline throughout the journey. The group was future expeditions was firmly in the minds of all the group’s pargreeted in Imlil by the aforementioned members of the Moroccan ticipants as they departed morocco and it was agreed by all that Mountain Division. Initial liaison with Colonel Mohammed led the the opportunity to take one’s soldiers on Adventurous Training in group to believe we would be accompanied by just two Moroca similar manner would not be one to miss. The colours and contrasts of the Ourika valley were a highlight of the expedition 46 Members of the Moroccan Army Mountain Division pose in uniform The hardy mules demonstrated excellent physical robustness! 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OCdts Cantell and Churton ventured below to brew up but returned to deck looking very green – unfortunately these two would be plagued with seasickness throughout the week. After a four hour long journey we eventually reached Canna and, with even stronger winds forecast that night, decided to remain in the relative shelter of Canna bay. Even with the boat secured to the mooring buoy with two ropes, the Skipper and 1st Mate (OCdt Sheehan) spent a fairly sleepless night worrying that the boat might snap its moorings as storm force 10 winds buffeted the island causing the boat to vibrate like a plucked guitar string. The aim of the exercise was to circumnavigate the Isle of Skye, exploring the waters around associated islands on route and challenging OCdts in an austere climate whilst instructing them in the basics of offshore sailing. The expedition was lead by OCdt Sheehan (10 Platoon Blenheim Company), whilst the remainder of the crew of ‘Spirit of June’ were drawn from three different platoons; OCdts Cantell, Clark and McManus, also from 10 Platoon; OCdt Stanley from 12 Platoon Blenheim Company; and OCdt Churton from 16 Platoon The following morning the decision was Inkerman Company. The seventh member taken to abandon the idea of completing was our Skipper, Col (Retd) Peter Davies, a the circumnavigation. The forecast wind man with a vast amount of sailing experistrength and direction made all of the ence under his belt who harbors and anchorages had kindly volunteered available on the projected The following morning to instruct and guide our next leg of the trip comthe decision was taken very inexperienced crew, pletely untenable so the most of whom had never only option was to run to abandon the idea sailed before. back to the safety of Malof completing the laig before the weather circumnavigation. With gale force 8 winds closed in. This proved to forecast and heavy be a good decision since weather due to close in we spent the next day later in the day, the decision was made completely stormbound in Mallaig harbor, to head south for the port town of Mallaig watching the wind whip the waves to a which would provide us with good protecfoam. Even the local fishing boats refused tion from the weather. On route, Peter to leave the safety of the harbor walls! started to instruct the crew on the basics That day was not completely wasted howof sailing – the parts of the boat, how to ever – Peter used the time to give the crew raise and lower the sails, helming, safety at a series of lessons on basic navigation. sea and how to tack (the process of turning He covered a great deal of information that the yacht through the wind under sail). The would allow us to interpret nautical charts, journey was fairly smooth that first day and correctly read the tidal almanac in order to we arrived at Mallaig in good time, moored give the depth, speed and direction of the up, cooked our evening meal on board and water, and to understand the effect of low climbed into our bunks to recover from the and high tides on our position. The whole overnight drive. crew was then given the task of planning A rapid rate of knots Enjoying still waters the following days journey to Rona in order to consolidate all they had learned. We left Mallaig early the following morning in order to pass through the tide race at Kyle Rhea – a narrow channel in between Skye and the mainland – watching porpoise and seals along the way and taking great pleasure viewing the idyllic scenery on the banks past Gleneig. Having passed under the Skye bridge we headed up past the Corwlin Islands and through Caol Rona to a sheltered bay on the West side of Rona itself. This proved to be a very pleasant days sailing – still with strong winds but nothing that the crew could not by now handle. We anchored in the bay and ended the day by watching two of the crew – OCdts Sheehan and McManus – braving the icy waters of the Outer Hebrides by plunging off the boat and taking a brisk yet refreshing swim around the yacht. The bay was so well sheltered that we hardly noticed the wind picking up overnight. This worrying development became apparent the next morning as we battled against the wind for over an hour, with engines on full, trying to exit the mouth of the bay and coming dangerously close to wrecking ourselves on the rocks in the process as the wind drove us against the shore. This was the most hairraising part of the expedition for the whole crew, including the Skipper. However, we eventually managed to make it out in one piece and proceeded to our penultimate overnight stop in Plockton. The wind abated as we sailed past Portree and we had a surprisingly smooth journey, coming into Plockton in the early afternoon where we secured the yacht to a mooring buoy before boarding the inflatable dinghy in order to get to the mainland to resupply. With the sun breaking through the clouds we were afforded a truly stunning view of the Scottish Highlands and had a mini celebration aboard ‘Spirit of June’ that evening to celebrate the anticipated good weather for our final day of sailing. Putting the “Tea” into Teamwork SANDHURST 49 The last day dawned clear and sunny with only the occasional breath of wind to disturb the otherwise mirror-like waters. This did not make for great sailing but, after a week of strong winds and rough weather, it provided a very welcome change. We practiced a few man overboard drills on route back to the Kyle of Lochalsh, in between sunbathing on the foredeck, and went through a final confirmation of all we had learned throughout the week. Once we’d reached port, passing back under the Skye bridge, we proceeded to deep clean the boat to have it ready to hand back the following morning and had an early night in preparation for the long drive back to RMA Sandhurst. Exercise Skye-Sail Cadet was an extremely challenging and rewarding exercise that succeeded in giving OCdts a thorough grounding in the basics of offshore sailing. We experienced life at sea in a variety of conditions – from storm force winds and lashing rain to sunshine and flat calm – and were introduced to the basics of navigation at sea, boat handling and safety. The expedition also gave all involved a good insight into the planning and organization of Adventurous Training, as well as building on teamwork skills. Although, due to severe weather conditions, the expedition did not succeed in its aim of circumnavigating the Isle of Skye, with over 160 Nautical Miles logged it certainly proved that such an undertaking would be possible. The crew were tested to the limit, were scared at least twice a day, developed into an extremely close knit team and several members have taken away an enthusiasm for sailing that should last well into their military careers. Editor’s note: Ex SKYE SAIL CADET came joint first winners of the Holt’s Trust competition for the best Adventurous Training expedition along with Exercise MARRAKESH CADET. Football at RMAS Captain Tony Frank AGC (SPS) SSU The approach of two weeks leave brought for most of us a much pined for break, but signalled the end of a fantastic season of football. With it came the end of the tenure of Major Rimmington as our coach and manager and also signalled the departure of many our players on completion of the commissioning course. It was a season characterised by far more highs than lows, and the addition of a strong junior contingent to the team meant that we were able to field a winning team on the field in spite of losing large swathes of our team to Sandhursts many exercises. OCdt Reynolds (now 2Lt. Reynolds) performed well as our captain but OCdt Hughes provided an able and willing deputy and would no doubt be wearing the armband if football was to run throughout the summer. A large squad and numerous niggling injuries meant a lot of disappointed faces on the sidelines, but it was great to see the group convene in the King Hussein Pavilion week in week out, supporting the squad and hosting the numerous visitors to Sandhurst and constantly reminding us that being a sportsman is about more than just physical prowess and technique but also being a good host and a gentleman. (Qualities which are made infinitely easier by being the victors!). Our major disappointment of the season was having to pull out of the cup only a few days after winning the quarter final. It was a fantastic achievement to make it so far in what was a competitive and difficult tournament, and it was a setback not to be able to field a team in the semi-final due to scheduling issues. As frustrating as it was not to be able to see how much we would have 50 SANDHURST been able to achieve in the tournament, we are proud to have achieved so much with such an intensive training programme and many of us are hoping the opportunity to win the cup presents itself to us again after commissioning. As everybody who plays or has played football at Sandhurst will undoubtedly know, the main fixture of the season is against the permanent staff – who against all odds managed to pull off an unlikely victory against the Officer Cadets by first doggedly grinding out a 1 – 1 draw over 90 minutes, and then holding their nerve to win the penalty shootout, despite SSgt Armour missing his penalty. Football has not only provided a welcome break from the training programme but also given us that added impetus to strive for fitness and to work well as a team. We have met soldiers and officers from throughout the Army, from the Royal Signals to the Royal Artillery and some fantastic victories aside have come to understand even more the importance of sport to the Army. A special thank you for all of this must go to Maj Rimmington. Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (Cadets) Association Football 2012 ~ 2013 Names: Back row: OCdt Gammond, OCdt Cassily, OCdt Wilson, OCdt Sabha, OCdt Jack, OCdt Maclean, OCdt Heather OCdt Bennett, OCdt Smith, OCdt Walker, OCdt Cryer; Middle row: OCdt Nolan, OCdt Doyle-Tanner, OCdt Johnston, OCdt Studwell, OCdt Stewart, OCdt Eldridge, OCdt Woosey, OCdt Harris, OCdt Ritchie, OCdt Lawson, OCdt Ainsworth; Front row: OCdt Rowden, OCdt Marshall, OCdt Shand, OCdt Hughes, OCdt Marwan, OCdt Reynolds, (Captain) Maj RK Rimmington MBE RLC (Manager/Coach), OCdt Higgins, OCdt Maloney, OCdt Gunn, OCdt Pfleiderer, OCdt Ciborowski OiC RMAS Tennis Capt HPM McCullough RLC It has been a very busy summer for RMAS Tennis. With the on-going restoration of the grass courts, a revival of Real Tennis, some hard fought matches against the Army and RAF Veterans, and three opportunities to experience some exceptional professional tennis at the Wimbledon Finals, it has been a very memorable season. The RMAS Real Tennis Experience – OCdt Millar – 33Pl Perhaps, particularly reflective of the RMAS experience; Real Tennis, is a game of skill, tactics, fitness and steeped in a deep sense of tradition. On June 15th, the more romantically inclined members of the Sandhurst tennis squad found themselves being ushered into a suitably beautiful and listed The enchanting court at Holyport Grange RMAS AT THE ROYAL TENNIS CLUB OF HAMPTON COURT PALACE OCdt Carpenter – 33 Pl Real Tennis is steeped in almost as much proud history as the British Army itself. A unique game, it appeals to those with a sense of history as well as those who appreciate the need to combine intelligence, skill and athleticism. Often described as athletic chess it is perhaps an apt sport for Officer Cadets here at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. redbrick rectangle-shaped building, containing one of England’s most attractive real tennis courts. Real tennis has been played Holyport Grange since 1889 and, while perhaps not the most experienced real tennis players ever to grace its asymmetricby-design court, we were surely some of the most enthusiastic. Real Tennis’ status, as the antecedent of most modern racquet sports, is no where more visibly apparent than in the slightly misshapen wooden objects used to play the game. While unambiguously related to the modern Lawn Tennis racquet, the smaller head, and even smaller ‘sweet spot,’ make for a punishing afternoon for those with poorer hand eye coordination. The amount of new words and scoring concepts involved made for a hugely entertaining initial immersion into this most unashamedly esoteric of sports. As a sport, real tennis is far from inaccessible, in just the course of one afternoon, the RMAS Squad had an understanding of the rules, indeed, even the nuances of the tactics required to play the sport credibly. The coaching at Holyport Grange was excellent and it was their patience and efforts that is to be credited for the progress made. The visit was such a success that the team will be playing on the Royal Court at Hampton Court Palace later in the season. Club. Under the enthusiastic tutelage of club professional Stefan King, and despite the complexity of the rules, the RMAS Tennis Squad had amassed enough knowledge and confidence to attempt a couple of tentative games much to the bewilderment of scores of on-looking tourists. The smaller asymmetrical racket, the harder heavier balls and the mixture of squash and conventional tennis tac- INTER COY TENNIS – OCdt Anderson – 32 Pl This season’s Inter Company Tennis competition was held at both the Library and Government House courts. Each company entered one pair into the doubles’ tournament, each team playing each other in a round robin contest. In a break from the traditional scoring, each match consisted of scoring the maximum points that could be fit into a 15 minute period, played in a tie break style. During play the English weather provided every season, from horizontal rain to perfect blue sky. Competition was fierce from the offset, with painful body shots taken as part of the course. After an enjoyable afternoon the unbeaten Normandy Company combination of OCdt OCdt Anderson and OCdt Millar, the triumphant Normandy Coy Pairing tics (and an ever developing set of rules) meant that even the most experienced tennis players were also suitably challenged. The game was as entertaining for players as the increasingly baffled array of international spectators. A splendid outing, the afternoon was capped with an excellent dinner, and a few well earned beverages, over looking the sunny Thames. Hidden within the beautiful grounds of the historic Hampton Court Palace lies the oldest known tennis court in the world. Home of The Royal Tennis Club, this oddly shaped enclosed court has borne witness to numerous Kings and Queens throughout the ages. The most famous members, Henry VIII was a regular patron of the court. In 1625, the court was upgraded and enclosed by Charles I, still more than two and a half centuries prior to the invention of the more familiar game of Lawn Tennis. The Sandhurst Tennis Club had previously been introduced to this ancient game of kings at Holyport Grange Real Tennis The Royal Court at Hampton Court palace from the ‘Dedans’ End SANDHURST 51 no shortage of enthusiasm, guile and an abundance of charm, the team managed to secure seats for arguably the best final to date! The support of the two Scottish Officer Cadets clearly making the difference as Andy Murray went on to secure the first British victory in the Championships for 77 years on a very memorable day! OiC RMAS Tennis, Capt McCullough RLC with OCdts on Henman Hill The RMAS Juniors Team with the RAF Peregrines Anderson and OCdt Millar were crowned champions and presented with the mighty Inter Coy Tennis Trophy. intermittent brilliance interspersed with periods reflecting what the legendary Dan Maskell might have described with the words, ‘Oh I say!’. The play remained highly competitive, but it was RMAS who showed their mettle, spurring each other on; supporting their respective partners to pick up several well placed drop shots at the net, as well as several sharply angled vollies ruthlessly blasted by the undeterred Veterans. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon was spent by all with the RMAS team winning out with a 3.5–2.5 victory overall. Sandhurst Seniors V Army Veterans – OCdt B Rogers – 10 Pl On Wednesday July 3rd at Aldershot Lawn Tennis Club, the RMAS Seniors Squad took on the might of the Army Veterans Team. Three pairs in each team fought a good natured fight, during which all players showed commitment determination and good humour. All matches were close affairs, with members of both teams excelling at the net, producing some rallies of high quality – including some fast and furious close exchanges. RMAS proved to be the stronger holders of the serve in the fixture, which gave them the ultimate edge to drive for victory. The Veterans however did not capitulate easily, forcing RMAS to dig deep for the win. RMAS might have perceived that superior fitness and youthful exuberance would have given them a natural advantage, but clearly the wily tactics and well managed movement of a much more experienced team were not to be underestimated! Both teams demonstrating The RMAS Real Tennis Squad at Hampton Court Palace 52 SANDHURST RMAS TENNIS CLUB AT WIMBLEDON – OCdt Williams – 12 Pl Thanks to the Army Lawn Tennis Association, the RMAS Tennis Club were allocated tickets to attend the world renown Championships at Wimbledon. On the 16th June, the first group attended the All England Club to enjoy a day of high quality tennis. With tickets to court 1 and 2 they enjoyed a plethora of matches including watching tennis luminaries such as Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova and Lleyton Hewitt. The second contingent attended on Women’s Final Day and were treated to some fantastic tennis in the Girls’ Final. The best was arguably saved for last as the final members of the RMAS Tennis Squad attended Wimbledon on the final day. Despite a lack of a centre court ticket, however, immaculately dressed in RMAS Blazers and with Sandhurst Juniors V RAF Peregrines – OCdt Martin – 33 Pl On the 10 July, The Sandhurst Junior Term team journeyed to the Army Tennis Centre at Aldershot in order to host the yearly fixture against the RAF Veterans known as the Peregrines. With bright sunshine and sweltering temperatures outside, the matches were played on the indoor courts was something of a mercy. The Sandhurst junior entry team contained a mix of more and less experienced players, and it was hoped that their youth, and developing fitness, would allow them to triumph over the canny practitioners of RAF Veterans. There was some very good tennis played during the course of the afternoon, however, in the end, the depth of the Peregrines squad showed through, as they were victorious by 5.5 points to 3.5. Some pride was maintained on the Sandhurst side, with the first pair beating their Peregrine opposite numbers 6–1, 6–1. Another great match in this 30 year annual duel, we look forward to hosting them again next year. SUMMARY RMAS Full colours were awarded to OCdts Rogers, (Club Captain), Millar, (Team Captain and Inter Coy Winner), Williams (Club Secretary), Anderson, (Inter Coy Winner) and OCdt Salmon, (Ladies Captain). Half Colours were awarded to OCdts Cartwright, Johnstone, Costin, Martin, McKenna and Baker. The club would like to thank the grounds men for their hard work brining the grass courts back into use, Capt Mark Thornton AAC for arranging the Real Tennis Experience and Col Bill Herlihy MBE for coordinating the Wimbledon tickets. AN EXCLUSIVE GROUP NEEDS AN EXCLUSIVE LONDON BASE For over 175 years, the Army & Navy Club has been the natural London home of the services. Eligibility for Full Military Membership is open to anyone who holds, or has held, a commission in the British or Commonwealth Armed Forces, including Reserve Forces. There are also a limited number of memberships available for OfďŹ cers from other countries. To arrange a visit to see the Club for yourself, or for any other information, please contact the Membership Secretary. Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7930 9721 ARMY & NAVY CLUB 36 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN 020 7930 9721 [email protected] www.TheRag.co.uk SANDHURST 53 RMAS USA Rugby Tour OCdt Holmes My head is a whirl of in-flight movies, scarlet blouses and gin & tonics. The flight from London to Boston has landed and we’re in the diplomatic customs line at Boston Airport, all 23 of us wearing the same blue blazer and an assortment of exotic chinos. Excited for the week ahead and acutely aware of the dozens of curious eyes searching for an explanation of who these people with funny trousers were. “Are y’all some kinda sports team?” We explained that we were Representing RMA Sandhurst and the British Army on a rugby tour of the USA; “HOT DAWG! The Royal British Army! Welcome to America, and thank you for your service!” This would become a common response throughout our time in the states and while at first it was extremely funny, it remained a very humbling experience. The following day we were sat in a basement room of a café enjoying the proper American version of a ‘cheese burger with fries’ (which needless to say was comprised of half a cow and quart of imitation cheese) when there was a deep rumble from the street above and then another, nonplussed as to the origin, we continued. Today was April 15th, the Boston Marathon and also Patriots day, the anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War, so we were keen to look around. As we left the café, there was a distant crescendo of wailing sirens, helicopters and flashing lights. It was only later that we realised there was an attack on the Marathon finish line and scores of people had been injured. While the event was awful, it was good to see how the city responded, Boston people opened their homes to all those stranded as a result of the Attacks, Marathon runners who finished the race ran to the nearest hospital to give blood to all those injured, it was an impressive response to an awful act. And so in the wake of a bombing, we travelled to Harvard to play our first match. The trip to our hotel in what appeared to be an armoured fighting minibus was uneventful and gave us time to prepare for our first night in the states. Before long the smell of Bratwurst, Löwenbräu and sauerkraut heralded our arrival at a German Bierhaus. Inside we were greeted by a sea of baseball caps and curious faces, interrupted only by a lone bearded The game was played in a gladiatorial colosBefore long the smell of Viking, complete with helmet and rams horns seum, it was streamed live on the internet and stood on a table belting out a tortured rendihad no more than 23 spectators, but we were Bratwurst, Löwenbräu tion of ‘Nessun Dorma’. We liked Boston. But of and sauerkraut heralded up for it. We’d been given a tour of Harvard Unicourse we weren’t just here to enjoy ourselves, versity earlier in the day, the impressive history, our arrival at a German buildings and traditions displayed proudly; they we had a job to do; To win 3 matches against Harvard University, West Point Military Academy had a point to prove. However, we’d travelled Bierhaus and New York Athletics Club. No mean feat. our a long way and were determined not to be out first match was against Harvard in two days’ staged, determined to show we could perform time. And we were ready. at our own game; it was unthinkable that we could lose. The match was physical. Harvard gave a good account of themselves Baseball is a strange game. We decided it was important to see but were beaten mainly due to the experience most British playAmerica and all of its eccentricities, and visiting Fenway park to ers accrue, having played rugby for so much longer and our oldwatch the Boston Red Sox was one of them. Although mostly, I est player being 38. But the game wasn’t over yet, we still had sat wondering what was going on. As far as I can tell, the man the third half to play. This too had to be won, so with the Harvard with the stick hasn’t hit the ball once and yet the crowd are in team in tow, we set off into the night. raptures. The noise was incredible. The chants of the hot dog vendors clash with the calls of the pizza man and the peanut West Point Military Academy is an impressive place, where those bloke and the soft drink guy is having a nightmare because he with the potential are trained to become the next generation of can’t throw his two litre bucket of coke at the buyer 17 rows in, US Army Officers. This was our next match, and we knew we had the same problem as the burger man and the soup seller, so to perform well here. We were welcomed onto the base by their the crowd pass money and food along to help out. This was rugby team and were to share their dormitories, so this gave us a more entertaining than the game! Eventually somebody won, chance to see what life was like for them. In order to commission how I’m unsure, and 23 Officer Cadets found themselves posing from West Point a cadet must complete four years training and for a photo under the scoreboard with the match ball. But even achieve a degree whilst simultaneously undertaking military trainthough you weren’t sure what happened, who won or why, you ing. Their traditions were interesting, especially the punishments, can sense that you had a good time and that you’d come again. one particularly fearsome called ‘hours’, where a cadet will be Baseball is a strange game. forced marched with a rifle along a line backward and forward for Before the match against New York Athletic Club 54 In the ruck against West Point At the baseball: Boston Red Socks’ Fenway Park The West Point result their allotted number of hours. But apart from the robotic morning announcements by the first year cadets, nothing seemed any stranger than what you’d expect to find at Sandhurst. At the same time as our visit there were also cadets from various other military academies around the world here to compete in the Sandhurst cup, a fiercely contested and hard fought competition. After absorbing as much of New York as was possible, we made our way to Long Island to play our final and toughest game, New York Athletics Club. NYAC are considered to be one of the best teams in the USA, we were to play their 2nd XV side, which as it transpired was a good thing. So far the tour had taken it’s toll on us, several injuries and knocks had reduced our numbers significantly, and had meant that The West point team our illustrious leaders, Major Field and CSM Frith The West point team were extremely fit and the had to step up and offer themselves up as super were extremely fit and larger size of most of their players was evident the larger size of most of subs. The NYAC grounds were spectacular, and in the hits and contact. And whilst they took an the facilities were superb, to a point; and as we their players was evident changed in the swimming pool shower cubiearly lead, their ability to play and move the ball decreased with every phase, at which point we cles, we knew we were going to win. It wasn’t in the hits and contact. capitalised and made the most of their mistakes. arrogance or misplaced cocksure attitudes; it The match was won fairly early in the game, but was trust in the players you were beside. The it is good sportsmanship to play to the best of your abilities for knowledge that even though we played a good third half, we were the entire encounter, to that end we continued to score again and professional for those first two and we always turned it on and again. Most teams would be demoralised by this and begin to delivered the performance. seek a scrap or simply refuse to play but the West point cadets, being good soldiers, continued to fight until the game was over, This game was painful. The artificial pitch on that hot day was scoring a try and earning our respect. After the final whistle Major unforgiving and the ferocity with which the NYAC team hit us with General Evans and Academy Sergeant Major Stokes came to was both unexpected and unpleasant. It was hard fought and congratulate us, they also reminded us of the significance of our frustrating and required us to utilise our super-subs to replace relationships with the American cadets as future officers in two an unconscious OCDT Pile, but after an extremely physical and very different but ultimately very connected Armies. This was robust match, we emerged victorious. The relief was evident on reflected in the post-match ceremony, where we were hosted all 23 faces, we had achieved our aim and managed to do it whilst brilliantly and was a fantastic culmination of a very enjoyable stay giving a good account of ourselves in the cities we visited too. at West Point. The NYAC team were gracious in defeat and saw us off in style in the beautiful setting of Travers Island. Before we left for our final stop, we went to support the Sandhurst team on the start line of their 10 mile race over the huge After the game we headed back to our hotel in gleeful anticipatraining area, and I can tell you, we did not envy them. As they set tion of the celebrations ahead, this was our final night in America off on what would be a day of exhausting tests and a successbefore we were granted leave and we spent it in style. A fantastic ful 1st place in the competition, we left for one final tour of the steak house followed by an amazing night in ‘230-Fifth’, a rooftop grounds, and a coach ride to New York city. bar with incredible views of the city. As we celebrated I began to think on our experiences thus far, how kind the American peoWalking around New York city in a British Army uniform as an ple were to British servicemen and how much they seemed to officer cadet in training, is what I imagine it would be like to be value British support of their country. The words of the comHarry Flashman; everybody’s glad to see you, everybody thanks mandant rang true, and while we may be a small Army and getyou for your service and you get lots of free stuff, but there’s a ting ever smaller, we still have a role to play in the global theatre nagging feeling that you don’t quite deserve it yet and you’re and it will be with the USA among other countries. Which is why about to be found out any minute. But be that as it may, we made sports tours such as ours not only offer a great experience to the the most of it and we were lucky enough to visit the empire state young cadets who participate, they also deepen the relationship building and ground zero, which was an incredible place. In lieu between the Nations and the Armed forces who will most likely of the twin towers are two huge memorial pools which both have be working with one another. As far as America is concerned, a pit in the centre where all the water drains away, representing a while we wouldn’t want to become the 51st state, I would say it hole that cannot be filled, and around the edge are plaques with is hugely important to maintain interaction between our Military all the names of those who died that day on September 11th forces over the coming years either on operations, on exercise or 2001. It was an extraordinary place, and it was incredible to think on sports and adventure training. As for our tour, the next mornthat we were standing in the epicentre of the ‘war on terror’, the ing we were packed and ready to go. We said our goodbyes and manifestation of a terrorist threat and the very reason for British would all go our separate ways for 2 weeks R&R, some back personnel serving in Afghanistan. home, some to Miami and some of us to Las Vegas. As for what happened there, that’s another story entirely. SANDHURST 55 Netball at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Whilst the rules and regulations of my chosen sport may bemuse and confuse our male couterparts, Netball is the most well attended female sport in the Academy. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons provided, during the first term, an oasis of calm away from the screaming of the colour sergeants and the endless drill. This is not to say that our sessions are not intense. Netball is a physically demanding activity, hour long matches require a strong cardiovascular base, speed and power are essential for outrunning and outwitting your opponents, and the variety Netball provides amongst TABs and PFAs maintains flexibility and joint strength. At the start of each term we hold an inter-company Netball tournament, played between the Junior, Intermediate and Senior terms. During the summer term we had an external referee which kept us on our toes and gave us an opportunity to get a good look at the new comers in our squad. One of the problems with the hectic Sandhurst timetable is that there are very few opportunities for the all three terms to come together to practice. This means that skill development is a difficult, and whilst the Cadets fitness improves, our ability to learn how to play with each other limited. The first external match of the term was against 29 Regt RLC; we were, inevitably, one intake down with the Intermediate term away on EX Druids Ridge. However, the Juniors and Seniors put up a good fight against a very experienced side. Our team walked away having worked hard and learnt a lot from the experience. Our second confrontation was much more successful against the RLC Troop Commanders’ Course, which was again played as part of a round robin tournament in intakes. The highlight of our Netball term would have to be the final match played against the Directing Staff at the Academy. Major Stileman recruited a varied bunch with vastly different ability levels. This event helps bond intakes together, and cements a feeling of community amongst the Netball players in general. This camaraderie is something which any sport brings, what is unique about Netball is that it is the only all-female sport currently at the Academy. The tips and snippets of information which the term above can provide are invaluable at setting minds at ease about daunting upcoming exercises. After representing the Academy for two terms my intake look ahead to our last few months playing together and at the opportunity to defend Sandhurst’s title at the Army Netball Championships later next month. A FA M I LY- RU N B OA R D I N G A N D DAY S C H O O L F O R B OY S A G E D 7 – 1 3 Come and see why so many army families choose Woodcote Snows Ride, Windlesham, Surrey GU20 6PF www.woodcotehouseschool.co.uk · Tel: 01276 472115 56 SANDHURST RMAS Indian Hockey Tour OCdt Coleman, Inkerman Coy CC123 On Saturday 13 April a team of 22 left hurst. It was widely felt that show parades hour of thirst but since we had run out of RMAS for a hockey tour of India on what were a far better result than a five mile run water it was decided that a draw was a promised to be a hectic but enjoyable trip. up a mountain to collect a token before good result – much to the relief of the playThe itinerary promised 5 cities in twelve running back down. The next morning we ers. The evening was spent being hosted days with three male matches and two lined up to play our first match. We were by the cadets who offered a chance for mixed. We landed in Delhi the next mornrelieved that it was to be played in quarters the girls to meet their counterparts and ing and were immediately hit by the heat; as despite being 0630 it was already hotdiscuss the similarities and differences already in the high 30s and not even 10 ter than was comfortable. It was to be the between their training – in particular the O’clock. As a result the team took acclifirst match many of the team had played shaved head haircuts! matisation very seriously on grass. As a result we and as soon as introducwent down three goals Since the match against the Air Force tory and security briefs before the end of the Academy had been cancelled it gave the It became very amusing for the British Consufirst half. However, as the team a great chance to relax at the hotel watching people ‘on the late were concluded we third quarter began OCdt and visit the local area. We were fortuphone’ trying to record quickly found the hotel Webster got a quick goal nate enough to be in town when an Indian swimming pool rememwhich was quickly folPremier League cricket match was being us as we walked past. bering that it is important lowed by a great reverse played between Hyderabad Sunrisers vs to get used to the heat effort by Powell. UnfortuKings of Punjab. We arrived at the stabefore the first match. nately we ran out of time to get the equaldium expecting the ticket office to be on iser but the team felt that with five more site only to find that it was in fact someDelhi was not all spent out by the pool; minutes we would have won. The IMA where else two hours away. After Captain during the afternoon we visited the Red provided us with ice baths after the match Luff played the Mod 90 card we eventually Fort where we were quickly apprehended which led to some interesting sounds were allowed in and experienced India’s by the locals for various photographs. around the changing rooms. After the favourite sport. The match ended with Westerners, especially those with blonde match we had a tour around the Academy three sixes in four balls for a home vicor ginger hair were of huge interest to the where despite being told there were often tory. The atmosphere was electric; it was locals. It became very amusing watching leopards in the grounds there were none just a shame that it was a dry event. The people ‘on the phone’ trying to record us to be seen. I like to think that the cadets next day we visited Fort Golconda, a masas we walked past. India as a country were not pulling our legs. sive stone fort built on a hill with amazing was fascinating. We would constantly be views of the city. That night we headed to shocked when driving around the cities by The next day meant more travelling, This a restaurant with a nightclub below which the number of vehicles on the road and time to Hyderabad where we were to play proved to be a big success when the IPL how it seemed that there was no real hightwo matches originally but were told that cheerleaders made an appearance. The way code – more of a close your eyes and the first mixed match food was good too. go approach at every roundabout. had been cancelled. This meant we had four days This was by far the most The next day we flew to We flew out the next day to Dehradun to in one place with only Chennai where we were competitive fixture we play the Indian Military Academy. We were one match. Efforts to find to feel a different spin on played, both physically hosted in the evening in their Officers Mess something to fill the time the weather – humidity. where we were shown paintings of differbegan immediately. The Being so close to the sea and skill wise. ent conflicts that India has fought over match against the Miliensured the air felt satuthe years. It struck us as how operational tary College of Electronrated; even the Indians India’s military has been within its own ics & Mechanical Engineering was to be were conducting a study to see if the area borders. We met the team we were to play played at 1630 in heat comfortably over was too hot and humid for military trainthe next morning and talked about our 40 degrees. Where the other matches on ing. In Chennai we played the only mixed respective academies and found out that the tour were split into quarters we were match against the Officer Training Acadmuch is the same including the constant not so fortunate here. The team battled emy. Despite the humidity the team played fight to stay awake in lectures. The Indian to a 2-2 draw with goals from Coleman some great hockey and won 4-0 with cadets were keen to find out about how and Sweetman. At the final whistle when it goals from Sweetman, Capt Butler, Coleour training was carried out and what sort was suggested that the teams play extra man and Webster. It was one of the most of punishments were the norm at Sandtime the team was braced for another half enjoyable matches due to the change in The Indian National Defence Academy and RMAS teams OCdt Salmon and 2nd Lt Blair with their new friend Sightseeing at the Red Fort, Dehli SANDHURST 57 dynamics that mixed hockey offers, as well as more substitutions! The tour of the academy that followed was the most proactive as we were let loose with paintball guns (at targets not each other), air rifles and pistols as well as clay pigeon shooting. Hare (2) and OCdt Powell making Powell the top goal scorer of the tour with three. After the match we had a quick tour of the academy which showed yet again that despite being on the other side of the world the similarities between RMAS and our Not only did the team Indian counterparts are uncanny. From the NDA play some great hockey we travelled to Mumbai but we felt extremely where we were to catch welcome at every our flight back the UK. Finally, we flew to Pune where we were to play the final match of the tour against the National Defence Academy. The academy we match was played on a water based astroturf which suited our style of play when compared to the grass and shale pitches of previous matches. This was by far the most competitive fixture we played, both physically and skill wise. The final result was 3-1 to RMAS with goals from OCdt OCdt Webster denied at the Officer Training Academy visited. The tour to India was a complete success. Not only did the team play some great hockey but we felt extremely welcome at every academy we visited. We were all struck by how the Indians have used the British Army as a model to build their institutions on, but with a distinctly Indian twist. The trip will forever be remembered fondly by the entire team. It is not every day that you get to sing the national anthem in front of a stadium of hundreds of spectators. Joint Services Regatta – 26 June 2013 Officer Cadets Faire and Rushton (Waterloo Company) represented RMAS at the Joint Services Regatta in Peterborough on Wednesday 26th June. This is a one day regatta pitting crews of all abilities from all three services against each other across a range of boat classes. We were entered to race as a coxless pair, arguably one of the more challenging boats to row well. of hours prior to the race (to make sure we weren’t racing in a boat we’d never sat in before and iron out any issues), we lined up alongside a large looking RAF pair. After a fast start, with Mr. Rushton at stroke holding the rate above 40 strokes per minute for the first 250m (and Mr. Faire being warned a couple of times for steering issues), we settled Although we both have a firm background in the sport, it had into a loose and powerful race rhythm about one length ahead of been a while since either had set foot in a boat let alone raced. the RAF crew. This lead was extended gradually over the next With that thought firmly lodged in both minds we 750m until we crossed the finish line in a time of set about finding any space in the training pro3 minutes 44 seconds. Given the limited time Not only did the team gramme that gave us the chance to get on the we had had together, it was important to estabwater. Unfortunately the only place we could find lish the lead early and kill the race off before the play some great hockey a boat to use before the competition was from sprint finish, as crew unity comes under most but we felt extremely London Rowing Club, in Putney. This meant we examination when building through the gears at welcome at every could only muster two sessions over the Oxfordthe end of a close race. Despite this, we came Cambridge Boat Race course in less than ideal off the water thinking we could perhaps have academy we visited. conditions before race day was upon us. Howgone faster. What was even more encouragever, we were lucky to find we both have a very ing was the winning time of the Open race that similar style of rowing, and rely more on technical ability rather came down after us. A much closer fight saw the winners finish than power, which meant we gelled quickly and felt ready to at only three seconds quicker than our time. least compete well on the day. Having been presented with the largest trophy of the day for On arrival at the course in Peterborough, we discovered that some unknown reason, we returned to RMAS satisfied with a the original plan to race all 5 coxless pairs entered (1 RMAS, 1 win and happy to have placed RMAS rowing back on the map. Army, 1 Royal Navy and 2 RAF) in one race had been scrapped, We both very much hope our experience of rowing clubs from due to weed clogging one of the racing lanes. The event was across the services will encourage more crews from RMAS to therefore split into Open and Senior races, and the crews with race wherever possible. The next stage for both of us is to break proven speed were to race in the Open category. This meant the into the Army team after commissioning, and represent the Army RMAS crew and one of the RAF crews were paired together for a at larger competitions across the country, culminating in Henley one on one match race (albeit over 1000m rather than the usual Royal Regatta each July. 2000m Olympic distance). Having had one last practice a couple The Men’s Coxed Four pulls to victory over the Navy 58 Clay Pigeon Club Major A S Harbison R IRISH, OIC Clay Pigeon. The RMAS clay pigeon club continues to expand as interest in the sport grows and capacity increases. The sport has the added benefit of directly complimenting many aspects of the commissioning course including marksmanship, weapon safety, team work and range safety qualifications. The club has excellent facilities located in the Barossa training area. The extensive grounds are ideal for the cadets to plan shooting stands, learn about range management, host competitions, and develop challenging targets. The club meets each week on sports afternoons, and the recent arrival of several new permanent staff members has enabled greater numbers of cadets to attend training sessions. The club now includes cadets from across all three intakes on the commissioning course. ing driven pheasant, bolting rabbit, and springing teal clay traps. The recent acquisition of three Berretta ‘Silver Pigeon’ shot guns have also been a welcome addition to the inventory, keeping the facilities modern and the club competitive. The club’s aspiration to compete externally was first realised in March this year with two teams, one each from the Intermediate and Senior term, entering the Mayor of Bracknell’s charity shoot at Gibraltar Barracks. The competition comprised six teams from the local police, fire brigade and county council which provided an excellent opportunity for the Academy to mix with the local community. RMAS finished in third place behind a team of policemen, and a team of obvious ‘ringers’ from the fire brigade! New sporting and simulated game stands have been developed at the club’s revamped ranges on Barossa, includ- More recently in July the club sponsored a clay pigeon shoot between RMA Sandhurst, RNC Dartmouth and RAF Cranwell as part of an inter-collegiate sports day. Competition was stiff and the scores only Cadets from RNC Dartmouth, RMA Sandhurst, and RAF Cranwell line up prior to the start of the inter-collegiate clay pigeon shoot Cadets from the Intermediate and Senior team photographed with the Mayor of Bracknell at her charity shoot in Gibraltar Barracks, Minley separated by a very narrow margin, but the Army came out on top to win both the clay pigeon competition and the overall sports day, so a great result all round. The Navy came a close second followed by the Air Force. High Gun of the day also went to RMAS, with OCdt Levens scoring 33 from a possible 50 on what was a challenging series of 5 sporting stands including doubles, overhead crossers, and snap shots between the trees. The future of clay pigeon shooting in RMAS remains secure, with funding being provided by the Academy sports fund. The club is currently focussed on three strands of development to continue improving and expanding: marksmanship to improve shooting skills, and in particular moving targets; recruitment, to expose the maximum number of cadets to the sport; and competitions, both internal and external, to hone skills and provide a sense of purpose for training and team work. OCdt Happel from RMAS in action at one of the five sporting stands during the inter-collegiate clay pigeon shoot One of three new Berretta ‘Silver Pigeon’ shotguns, seen here being put through it’s paces on the clay pigeon range SANDHURST 59 Cross-Country and Athletics Maj Ben Casson, OIC Athletics It has been another hugely successful year for the RMAS CrossCountry and Athletics Teams, now the reining Army champions in both events. On paper, RMAS has a vast pool of manpower to support these events but anyone who has served here will know that the reality is very different. Literally herding cats who are on multiple different timetables and with differing priorities is not easy, which is why it is even more impressive that RMAS is able to field consistently high quality teams. Why? Because at RMAS we are blessed with OCdts who are fit, robust and motivated, making them ideally suited to x-country and athletics track events. The Army Inter-Unit Cross-Country Championships took place in February on home turf. The Academy entered OCdt male and female teams and a permanent staff team, including the Commandant. The (considerably) younger and fitter OCdt teams were packed full of talent and the results reflected this. A stunning first place for the OCdt male team against strong competition really demonstrated the strength in depth that RMAS has. The female team also excelled with a podium finish. Fielding teams for the numerous league races was more difficult but we did where we could. If nothing else, this provided experience and exposure to the OCdts, many of whom had never run competitively outside of school. Entering teams to represent the Milocarian Running Club at civilian races helped towards this as well. Moving into the summer athletics season, RMAS went into the Army Inter-Unit Athletics Championships as runners-up to 3LSR in 2012. Fortunately 3LSR, who have won almost everything for the last ten years and are essentially a professional athletics team, were not present due to operations, so RMAS had its opportunity. The team took it. On a blisteringly hot June day the OCdts pulled out some stunning performances. Of note were OCdt Geaves and Proctorâ€™s victories in the 3000m Steeplechase and 5000m respectively. OCdt Cole also blew away the competition with an impressive 2m high jump. But it was the strength of the team across the board that really did the damage to the opposition. Consistent 3rd and 4th placings in a number of events resulted The RMAS Athletics Team proudly display their haul at the Army Inter-Unit Athletics Championships 2013 in the male team walking away Army champions, and the female team a very close 2nd place in their competition. Victory in the Army Championships was complemented by another victory in the Inter-Collegiate Games athletics meet, held this year at RMAS. The 12-man teams were a mix of males and females but Dartmouth forgot their female team so never really posed a chalCranwell on the other lenge! Cranwell on the other hand were a lot more hand were a lot more competicompetitive than we tive than we would have liked. They had real strength in the would have liked. field events where technique reins supreme. Fortunately, the natural running ability of RMAS OCdts managed to overcome this, securing a win by 68 points to 60. Clearly, as the terms tick by the faces change but the strength and attitude of the OCdts remains the same. 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This was the first year swimsuits (similar to a wetsuit) have been permitted, previously only swimming costumes were allowed. Wearing a swimsuit however would mean the wearer would be unable to be placed on the medal table, unless they This year’s event, held on the 24th June, saw an RMAS team 25 were the first swimsuit swimmer to finish. Reasons for this are strong leave for Bala on an overcast Monday morning. All quietly the advantages a swimsuit offers; namely buoyancy and warmth. steeling themselves for the chilly peaty waters of a North Waleian lake. After a quick running transition, the two 3k swimmers were off. It quickly became apparent that the fresh breeze across the lake Preparations had begun in earnest weeks prior, with SMI Sawyer was producing relatively choppy water. This meant that sighting organising early morning training swims in Lower the next buoy and breathing drills became hinLake. With up to 30 Cadets and members of the dered and had to be adapted. Even so, after 42 Directing Staff in attendance, we were able to minutes the RMAS swimmers made the shoreMost importantly practice open water techniques such as sightachieving a cracking second and fourth however was the need to line ing, streaming in the wake of other swimmers place. acclimatise our bodies so as to save energy and breathing techniques. Most importantly however was the need to acclito the lake’s 17ºC water This set the tone for things to come. With the matise our bodies to the lake’s 17ºC water temwell contested 1km race looming, we lined up temperature. perature. (Quite balmy as it turns out!) Even if you to receive our race numbers and swim hats. have no intention of swimming in North Wales, Over 100 competitors from all three services an early morning swim in Lower Lake is highly crammed into the starting pen and the first recommended – with the appropriate safety cover of course. swimmers entered the 14ºC water. With everyone in swimming costumes a rapid start became imperative in order to give the These training swims along with sports afternoons led to the first in the fairest chance. As the claxon boomed the peaty water swim team felling relatively well practised for the competition; writhed with swimmers pressing forwards towards the first buoy. determined to uphold our 1km team champion’s title of 2012. Once the field separated and the ice cream headaches wore off we were able to get into the swing of things, quickly latching onto On approaching the lake we realised time would be quite tight swimmers of a similar pace – reducing the need to sight and for those wishing to swim the 3km race. This saw SMI Sawyer saving energy. By now however the conditions became increas- 62 Results 1km The team at Lake Bala ingly choppy and often throwing competitors off course, resulting in safety boat intervention. The final 200m to the post saw a determined effort by our swimmers, overtaking batches of flagging competitors. With a helping hand out of the water, we donned warm kit and cheered on the incoming swimmers. We were also privy to a joint RAF/USAF display of fast jets, adding to atmosphere. After a hot shower, a much needed cup of tea and jacket potato – the prize giving took place. RMAS did very well with OCdt Mckellar coming 2nd in the 3km and OCdt Covington 11th in the 1km. The 1km team prize is composed of the top six finishers for each unit and thanks to a sound performance by our team we won, retaining our title for another year. Much credit is due to SMI Sawyer and Mr Gibson for organising the team and running the training programme. Also to the Cadets themselves for braving those frigid Welsh waters. I’m sure we’ll be back next year to defend our title; no doubt even more prepared having drawn upon our experiences from 2013. Surname Time Position Covington Mckellar Roberts Mason Humphreys Williams Varmuze Cooke McPhearson Sayer Nichole Smith Martin Pawson Draper Bickerton Willden Brown Bleakman Lee Wood 14:45 14:49 15:03 15:12 15:43 15:47 16:21 16:22 16:35 18:22 18:57 19:09 19:45 20:02 20:03 20:56 21:56 22:47 24:44 30:20 31:43 11 12 13 14 20 21 29 20 32 42 50 52 55 58 59 62 64 69 77 91 93 Mckellar – WS Position 1 SANDHURST 63 The Italian Regimental Show Jumping Competition An RMAS team has returned victorious from the Italian Regimental Show Jumping Competition in Montelibretti, just outside of Rome. With a respectable score on the board already (only the top two out of three riders in each team contribute to the final team score), OCdt Geering threw all caution to the wind. With all eyes on her, she tore around the ring, leaping each fence with only inches to spare, and cleared the last fence to rapturous applause for her Double Clear round. Not only had she gone clear, she had got the fastest time yet! The final ten rounds were nerve racking, as we all sat in the stands watching the best Italian military show jumpers try to beat OCdt Geering’s time. None succeeded. With very little training beforehand, the team of three Officer Cadets (Miss Andrew, Miss Geering and Mr Soames) and a manager/coach/mentor/groom in the form of Corporal of Horse Puddifoot, travelled out to Rome during the first Academy Leave Weekend at the kind invitation of Colonnello Gianfranco Fedele, the Commandant of the Italian Military Equitation School. Every Officer in the Italian Army (known as the Escercito) must learn how to ride as part of their training, and as a result, the facilities at the centre in Montelibretti were outstanding. On the Saturday morning we were given our charges for the competition and sent into the riding school to ride our horses over a few fences before the start of the competition that afternoon. We got competitive from the start, as we were warming up alongside the French and Swedish military teams that had come to compete as well. OCdt Geering celebrating with the Grooms (4 faults) between them. However, when it came to OCdt Soames at the end of the day, disaster struck. His horse refused to go anywhere near the sixth fence, and he was eliminated. This was quite a blow to the team who, up until then, had been doing so well. That evening all the foreign teams were invited to the Commandant’s Gala Dinner at his Villa where we After half and hour or so were staying. There we What a luxury it was, of schooling our horses met many important and over a few jumps, we engaging people, one of not having to un-tack took them back to the whom’s father had led the and wash them off! stables and handed them last ever cavalry charge back to their grooms. against British tanks in What a luxury it was, not Abyssinia in 1941. having to un-tack and wash them off! Needless to say, Sunday morning was However, the time came for us to put on rather slow, but by the time our competiour blues and prepare for the competition tion resumed in the afternoon, we were in itself. It consisted of two rounds. The first fine fettle. OCdt Soames was one of the was ridden on Saturday afternoon, and first to go, and he redeemed himself by the second ‘time-trial’ round on Sunday. getting around with only one pole down. Our task on Saturday afternoon was thereThis left the OCdts Andrew and Geering fore simply had to get round the course, with a certain amount of breathing space, knocking down as few poles as possible. so that they could really go for it when their OCdts Geering and Andrew flew around time came. OCdt Andrew whizzed around the course, only bringing down one pole with a very tidy round and in a good time. OCdt Andrew in action 64 SANDHURST All of the competitors then paraded in the ring for the prize-giving ceremony, conducted entirely in Italian. Standing in line with all the other competitiors, we heard snippets such as ‘The Royal Sandhurst Academy Military!’ followed by a large cheer, and we were ushered forward to collect our prize (we had no idea at the time what for). This happened three times. It transpired that the RMAS team had won Best Rider and Best Foreign Rider (OCdt Geering) as well as Best Foreign Team and Best Coach (CoH Puddifoot). We were congratulated by all the Italian competitors, who seemed genuinely delighted that we had done so well. The French team sulked. The Swedes left early. We said our ‘goodbyes’, with OCdts Geering and Andrews having to bat away Italian Officers proposing to them as they raced to the mini-bus that was taking us to the airport. There was then a brief discussion as to whether we would need an escort by the Carabinieri to get us to the airport in time. 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This is what we do… THE DELHI SPEARMAN MERCIAN EAGLE Light Dragoons 2013 Cover.indd 1 13/05/2013 09:49 t 01536 317000 e [email protected] w www.crestpublications.com SANDHURST 67 Sandhurst Trust The Sandhurst Foundation becomes the Sandhurst Trust If 2012 presaged change for the Sandhurst Foundation, 2013 really saw it pick up pace leading, eventually, to its rebirth as the Sandhurst Trust at the end of the year. Firstly, there were further changes at the top. Major General Tim Evans fitted in just two terms as Commandant and Chairman of the Foundation’s Trustees before being moved, on promotion, to command the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps. His successor is Major General Stuart Skeates CBE Late RA, who is introduced elsewhere in this journal. Arriving on the same day as General Stuart was the Foundation’s new Director, Dr Daren Bowyer. Daren, whose regular service was as a sapper, joined the foundation from a management role in an Oxford College and a short spell in charity administration. For the Foundation 2012 was dominated by the need to sort out past problems in its governance and financial position and then prepare itself for relaunch. In preparation for this the Sandhurst Trust was first incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee and then registered as a charity. From a legal perspective the last phase was to transfer all the assets and liabilities of the Foundation to the Trust. The Foundation will now be wound up. Looking to the future, the Trust has a new and expanded board of Trustees: The Commandant, Assistant Commandant (Col Charles Page) and Director of Studies (Mr Sean McKnight) are all ex officio trustees and are joined by co-opted trustees with a variety of financial, business and marketing backgrounds: Lt Gen (Retd) Sir Gary Coward, Mr Sean Taylor, Mr Tim Sherwood, Ms Jules James and Mr Richard Anderson. In the New Year they will be joined by a junior officer representative. In its new guise The Sandhurst Trust has a re-articulated focus on supporting the Academy – especially through promoting esprit de corps, sustaining ethos and preserving heritage – and promoting and promulgating the Army’s approach to leadership. Through a programme of ‘leadership encounters’ it will introduce to the Academy alternative and complimentary perspectives on leadership, and provide opportunities for interaction between the Academy, its alumni and other leadership-focussed organisations. Its events will foster an enduring sense of belonging and connection among the Academy’s alumni (both UK and overseas). Through conferences and the publication of occasional papers it will assist the Academy’s academic departments in reaching a wider audiTHE SPINK & SON COMMISSIONING PARADE MEDALLION In association with The Sandhurst Trust, Spink and Son Ltd, The Royal Medallists, are pleased to announce the introduction of The Commissioning Parade Medallion, a sterling silver, gold-plated, or 18ct gold, enamelled and hallmarked medallion (65mm x 4mm), set in a dismountable lucite block as a presentation desk piece. These are priced at for £984 (incl of VAT) for the gold-plated medallion or £12,750 (excl of VAT) for the 18ct gold. (Prices subject to amendment with fluctuation in bullion costs.) 68 SANDHURST TRUST ence and thereby enhance the Academy’s reputation as a centre of academic excellence in its fields. At the same time, principally through such events and managing appropriate private and corporate use of the Academy’s facilities, it will generate income both to sustain itself and to fund facilities and activities to enhance the Officer Cadet experience. Although the reshaping work limited the Foundation’s programme for much of its final year, it still hosted its Annual Dinner, again kindly sponsored by IDG, at the Cavalry and Guards Club. Veteran journalist and broadcaster, Kate Adie, was the guest speaker. In November, joining forces with the Royal Memorial Chapel, the Foundation hosted an evening discussion with former Olympian, Sports Minister and Chairman of the British Olympic Committee, Lord Colin Moynihan, who was joined by 2012 Gold Medallist Katherine Grainger. The focus of the evening was ethics in sport and specifically issues surrounding doping. 2013 also saw a return to the Foundation’s engagement with the Intermediate Term Academy debate. Teams from Imjin and Normandy companies debated the motion: This house welcomes the recent vote in Parliament against military intervention in Syria and hopes this is a sign that we are finally adopting an international role more suited to our resources and status.”. The proposers won by a narrow margin. If 2013 was the year for setting the foundations, then 2014 promises to be the year of re-engagement, building a programme of relevant, purposeful events that benefit the Academy and the wider membership. It will see formal launch of the Trust in May with a major event at which CGS, Gen Sir Peter Wall will be the principal guest. We look to a sustained growth in membership to support the Trust in activity across its entire remit. The programme for 2014 is taking shape with Patrick Hennessey (Junior Officer’s Reading Club, Kandak) in January, the Spring Term Academy debate in March and a number of Commissioning Course leadership talks confirmed (to which members are invited – details on the website). On 21 May, Rory Stewart MP (The Places in Between) will be guest speaker at our annual dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club. Please remember to visit our shop (http://sandhursttrust.org/ onlineshop) for a range of Sandhurst gifts and memorabilia – including the Sandhurst Trust tie This important medallion, set to be displayed on a desk, records the achievement of a lifetime, valued by the recipient and a cherished inheritance for future generations. Medallions may be purchased by any individual who has commissioned or Graduated (overseas cadets) from RMAS. His or her name and course details will be engraved on the reverse of the medallion. All applications will be veri- fied for eligibility by RMAS before orders are confirmed. Part of the proceeds of the sale will be donated by Spink to support the excellent charitable work of the Sandhurst Trust. For further information on the Medallion email [email protected] or telephone +44 (0)207 563 4092. To order a medallion please contact the Sandhurst trust ([email protected]) for an order form. Academics Faraday Hall: What’s the point? An Officer Cadet’s Thoughts on Academic Study at Sandhurst OCdt WL Clegg, 26 Pl, The Somme Coy I was rather surprised when I found out that Sandhurst’s academic department was named after one of Britain’s greatest scientists – I originally thought it would be some other Faraday, not Michael Faraday, the pioneer of electromagnetism. As a physics graduate I assumed I would have a natural affinity with such a building. I knew that post-amalgamation between the Royal Military Academy and Royal Military College there would be limited requirement for mathematical and scientific teaching of Officer Cadets. The focus of the department now seems to lie with subjects based in words and not numbers. As a scientist I did not think I would enjoy this paradigm shift of academic learning, and many of my peers were more sceptical about any academic study at Sandhurst, but after two terms we have learned to appreciate the lessons Faraday Hall delivers. teach people interpersonal skills and how to ‘come across’ better in presentations: it is nature and not nurture. Personally I feel that it is a balance between the extremes. Some of the techniques we learn in CABS – especially on delivering presentations – are dependent on a person’s character; however, these skills can be improved. We learn practical skills that we will need in the field army as a commander, from writing point briefs to negotiating. Equally relevant, we spent several lessons discussing military atrocities with pertinent examples like Abu Ghraib and its moral implications. Hopefully this will help to prevent such crimes happening again. In my peer group many feel that DIA useful as it gives you a wider insight into current affairs and helps you develop an informed opinion on recent conflicts; others are not as generous with their Faraday Hall teaches Officer Cadets on the commissioning criticism and see the subject as ephemeral. DIA, in my opinion, course three subjects, namely: Communications and Applied is important. It not only informs you of current conflicts and gives Behavioural Studies (CABS); Defence and International Affairs you the tools to argue your point, but it also develops you analyti(DIA); and, War Studies (WS). Officer Cadets all vary in opinion cally. These skills manifest themselves in the field army in several between what is the purpose of Faraday Hall, and there is even ways. An analytical mind is necessary for a commander as he more disagreement between which subject is the most useful for must digest complex problems and give the solution in simple lanthe field army. In this article I will analyse each subject individuguage to his subordinates. The subject also enables you to give ally – with the help from conversations I have had with my peers your platoon wider situational awareness for potential conflicts – and how I perceive each will help a junior officer in serving his we may face. In addition to debating and presenting on subsoldiers. We were never told explicitly the direct military applicajects such as terrorism and the European Union (and the terrorism tion for these subjects so I will try to explain ‘what is the point of of the European Union) we also learn the Law of Armed Conflict Faraday Hall?’ in this article. (LOAC). LOAC is important for a commander as ultimately it is his responsibility to ensure the Some Officer Cadets find academic sanctuary in actions of his platoon are legal. Faraday Hall teaches Faraday Hall, others find a tranquil reserve where Officer Cadets on the they can relax – relatively speaking – and some As somebody who dropped history at the age commissioning course find it as a place that forces them out of their 14 I was rather wary about War Studies. Our comfort zone more than the ACFT does. The first task in WS was to look at Clausewitz and three subjects… majority find a combination of the above in differhis theories. Clausewitz intrigued me as it was ent proportions. novel and I started to think how these theories – which are still relevant – could be adapted to the 21st Century. From informal discussions with my peer group I find that CABS is We then had to complete an essay of our choosing over the first the subject that has the greatest discrepancy in cadets’ opinions, recess. I decided to write my essay on the relationship General some view it as the most useful and others as the least. Those Gordon had with the British Government and how this could be who see it as useful can see a direct link between what is being analysed through the lens of the Clausewitzian Trinity – with the taught and how you can utilise the skills learned to interact with addition of another dimension, the media. your platoon to aid its development. The rest do not feel you can There is a dichotomy between Officer Cadets’ opinions of war studies, some believe it is antediluvian and others see the historical examples useful in guiding them through their military training. I share Churchill’s sentiment that: “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see”. If Hitler learned from Napoleon’s mistakes the world today would be a very different place. War Studies; however, is much more than history. The doctrine and examples we learn give most of the commissioning course their first taster of operational and strategic problems, mistakes and solutions. The course enables us to build on what we learn in our Halls of Studies about officership and the combat estimate. It is a subject which I should not have found so daunting at the start. Faraday Hall in its entirety is many things: a boxing ring to bring robustness to your communication skills, an obstacle course to develop your arguments and a parade ground to provide rigidity in ACADEMICS 69 analytical skills. It is more than a classroom, What recommendations would I make (I a forum or a lecture theatre. The academic apologise to my CABs tutor for not putting side of Sandhurst is one of the ways our this at the start)? Not many as I feel it works phase one training differs from that of priquite well – and I am only an Officer Cadet vate soldiers. We are often told here that from the intermediate term. I would sugwe “earn [our] money with [our] heads” gest an introduction pack and reading list and Faraday Hall is where the majority of was handed out a PCCBC to give potential us use our heads the most. Sandhurst is Officer Cadets the time to digest some of one rather large test. Our fitness is tested the courses’ key principles before attending around Barossa training area and our Sandhurst. This would be most beneficial discipline is tried on the drill square. It is for War Studies as we have to learn the hisThe Editor’s son demonstrates a typical OCdt our mind that is tested in Faraday Hall. If tory before we discuss the concepts and reaction to his teaching at the Commissioning Parade Officers all require the ability to think under the problems commanders face. stress and communicate their thoughts with clarity then Faraday Hall is an essential part of Sandhurst. What is the point of Faraday Hall? Academic study gives officer cadets the tools to harness the potential of the mind. Faraday What about the problems of Faraday Hall? As with most organiHall teaches you to gather information, to analyse, and to comsations it is not immune to criticism. Officer Cadets often feel municate. This is exactly the same process as answering the that the timetable is counter-productive because the frequency seven questions and giving orders. Furthermore, we also learn between sessions is too great – but despite this there is still not how to complete a range of tasks, from point briefs to updating enough free time to properly study what we have P-files, which are required in the field army. All been taught. Ex NORMANY SCHOLAR was are essential skills for any successful Officer. As enjoyed by my platoon and we found it beneficial Officer Cadet Bergman – an original sceptic of Faraday Hall teaches so I believe It would be more interesting if there Faraday Hall – said “I started off not seeing the Officer Cadets on the was further integration with the rest of the course point in Faraday Hall, a distraction from range commissioning course and between the individual subjects . I have days and field exercises, now I understand the heard there are proposals for an exercise which importance of the academic side of Sandhurst three subjects… links all three subjects together and this sounds and its application to officership”. The diverse interesting. Personally I was disappointed that teaching and important skills that Faraday Hall our overseas cadets were removed from our syndicates and provides not only helps differentiates officers from those they placed together; I feel their experiences and views would have command, but, more importantly, it also enables commanders made our discussions much more interesting and relevant. to better serve their platoons. That is the point of Faraday Hall. CABS Report 2013 The Department of Communication and Applied Behavioural Science (CABS) is undergoing substantial change; both in the development of the subject matter taught, and with significant movement of staff in and out of the Department. Our CABS e bulletin ‘Sensor’ goes from strength to strength. To date we have published excellent articles from guest academics such as Robert Rubenstein (on Culture and the Military), and the CABS academics also make regular contributions and provide food for thought. It is great that many military units are also waiting to see each edition of Sensor, and tell us how they find it useful! You can discover Sensor for yourself at: Dr Deborah Goodwin, Head of CABS, has significantly re-worked the CABS syllabus, and the Department will be delivering a new course programme which is centred on the ethos of JDP 04 ‘Understanding’ and JDN 3/11. In the world of contingency, http://www.army.mod.uk/training_education/24568.aspx FCOC and unpredictability, it is imperative that military personnel are taught core foundation Over the last year we have had a couple of In the world of skills in self-awareness and awareness of other, retirements from the Department. After service which they can then apply in any professional contingency, FCOC and of over twenty years Jane Kingdon retired from context. Such training forms a solid academic the Department in May 2013. Jane was a carunpredictability, it is foundation and promotes life skills that an Army ing Lecturer, who always put the needs of the imperative that military cadets first, and she created a very supportive Officer can apply in any professional context or environment. So, the new higher level CABS environment in her classroom. However, she personnel are taught course will include academic exploration of the has since moved on to enjoy the opportunity core foundation skills psychology of command, understanding how to to immerse herself fully in her work for various engage with and influence others, understanding charities. In January 2014, Dr Matthew Bennett, behaviours and attitudes, personal command Deputy Head, retired from the Department havstrategies in Defence, conflict resolution strategies, complex thinking given 30 years to the Academy. Although it feels like part of ing techniques, adaptive command, understanding generic culture the Faraday Hall has been removed, Matthew is already enjoying and organisations, ethical command, Defence information strathis retirement and he intends to keep busy with his many acaegies, understanding the needs of personnel, social awareness demic interests. He is still to be seen playing lunch time football and respect for others, relationship management in Defence and with the academics at Sandhurst! understanding how others think. We are all keen to start to deliver this syllabus, and look forward to empowering the Officer Cadets This meant that we have welcomed new staff into the Departwith practical skills stemming from a solid academic foundation. ment. In April 2013 Anthea Lemmon joined us, moving from DECC, and in May 2013 Ann Stow joined us, moving from Dstl. 70 ACADEMICS Ronnie McCourt teaching in the DR Congo Aung San Suu Kyi and Dr Goodwin take part in a CABS Lesson Another new member of staff in September 2013 was Sarah Oliver, who has joined the Department as a casual lecturer due to the deployment of Dr Mike Rennie to ANAOA – the “Sandhurst in the Sand” in Afghanistan. Mike is teaching CABS concepts to Afghan officer students as part of an initiative to support and to help the Afghan military. Others in the Department are developing their skills further, writing and researching: Anita Morgan has passed the assessment for the CS Coaching Consultant registry, Simon Taylor continues with his PhD studies, Jan McCourt has undertaken more training in branding and on-line learning, Stephen Deakin has published several papers this year in the area of military ethics and decision making including a chapter in Ellner, Robinson and Whetham (eds) ‘When Soldiers says no’ and he continues to develop his research. John Kennedy published a Sandhurst Occasional Paper on the leadership of Abraham Lincoln and he is now working on a book about Leadership per se. Ronnie McCourt continues his leadership studies with the OU, as well as helping the Director of Studies with support to the wider MoD defence diplomacy programme. Department members have taught CABS material in several countries around the world in this past year in support of this programme. In August 2013 CABS was asked to provide training in Thinking Skills on the Captains Warfare Course, and this has become an established part of delivery for the Department. This is a very positive move as it means, for the first time, there is an acknowledgement that there is a need to link Phase 1 and Phase 2 training in this field. We continue to help design and develop this core component on the CWC, and we are working together with Professor Karen Carr, Cranfield, on a detailed through career Thinking Skills training package for Officers. CABS also delivers training on the CF Mentors ANAOA course, which will run until 2017. We developed some interactive training simulations for the student mentors which included the use of interpreters. These were well received and useful for the students to experience just before they deployed. Dr Deborah Goodwin and Aung San Suu Kyi A special moment for the Department in 2013 was the visit by Aung San Suu Kyi. On her visit to the UK she spent some time at RMAS, and she sat in on a CABS negotiation skills class with GAZA 131. During the hour she was present she asked many pertinent questions, and explored the way in which the cadets were tackling a complex multi-party situation, and applying cultural sensitivity. We have had many other official visitors this year; all of whom have seen CABS training in action. Many of the visitors ask to see Exercise Agile Influence, which continues to be our flagship exercise and is going from strength to strength. Students and staff from the Universities of Reading and Exeter have witnessed this day long interactive and dynamic training in influencing, understanding and dealing with complexity, as have many Tri-Service personnel and international military. It all means that we are a very, very busy Department, but we are all pleased to be working to support the need and desire for Understanding and Influence Skills at RMAS, and the wider Army. DIA Departmental Report Introduction This has been a year of both continuity and change within the Department of Defence and International Affairs. 2013 saw the Department continue to develop its research profile in multiple areas, advancing its links both with the wider academic community and within the UK practitioner community. In addition, its involvement in the field of Defence Diplomacy took off, under the careful supervision of Dr Aaron Edwards (see separate article for more details). In terms of departmental teaching, there was both continuity – in terms of maintaining its commitment to delivering the best possible teaching for its different audiences, even at a time of continued staff shortages – and change. The most notable change will come with the advent of the British Army’s Higher Education policy, which is likely to herald further exciting opportunities for cadets and staff in the future. Staffing However, in staffing terms, there were notable changes. At the start of 2014, the Department bade farewell – on a temporary two year period of unpaid leave – to Dr Page Wilson, who decided to further develop her research interest in Arctic security by taking up a post at the University of Iceland. Having already delivered conference papers and published a number of articles on the subject, she took the next step towards broadening her research ACADEMICS 71 DIA at BIPSOT Dr Lieb prepares to teach at ANEPE in Chile profile beyond her established interest in International Law by relocating to Iceland. The initial fruits of her academic endeavours can be seen in an edited version of a previously published article on Arctic security contained within this volume. Teaching They have a challenging task on their hands. As well as overseeing a turbulent period of personnel changes, with some seeking new challenges and new staff to mentor in the specific ways of academia within the Academy, the Department’s portfolio of activities continues to expand. Firstly, many of the Department’s courses are due for renewal and updating. Under the watchful eye of Dr Aelius Parchami, both the Department’s contribution to the revised Military Analysis process at Captains’ level – Module B – and the Late Entry Officers Course are in the process of being substantially revised and updated, to take into account, amongst other things, contemporary developments in British Foreign and Defence Policy. Edward Flint has a similar role in relation to the contribution to other short courses, particularly those related to the Laws of Armed Conflict. At the same time, Dr Edward Hampshire will oversee the review of the Department’s handbook series, which forms part of the extensive support provided to Officer Cadets at the Academy, with a view to organising a more professional output, one that may, in the fullness of time, be formally published. All of this will be done while maintaining currency on the Commissioning Course and the bespoke course for the Academy’s Overseas Cadet contingent, a demanding task for both staff and students – plus ca change. In fact, 2013 ended and 2014 began with a substantial search for new academic talent to return the Department to its allotted staffing levels. Over three days, the Department interviewed a range of candidates and were delighted to offer permanent places to Dr James Baker, fresh from completing his PhD on the political and legal implications of maritime security disputes, and Dr An In fact, 2013 ended Jacobs, who brings a welcome blend of academic expertise and 2014 began with in EU security and practical a substantial search for experience, as she is currently new academic talent… working as a political advisor in Kosovo. The Department will be strengthened further by two temporary postings from the thriving post-graduate community at Reading University, with Norma Rossi and Malte Riemann joining us for two years and one year respectively. Norma replaces Page for two years, while Malte will cover for Dr Edward Flint, who is Kabul bound, to take up a place as one of the academic advisors to the newly developing Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA). It is to be hoped that all four will fit into the Department as well as Dr Alastair Noble and Lt Colonel Harold Simpson. Alastair, who is preparing to complete his first year in DIA at the time of writing, joined the Department from the wider civil service (in both the FCO and Scotland Office). Harold brings with him a far more extensive track record in military educational and practitioner experience in the field, notably supporting the International Military and Advisory Team in Sierra Leone. He has brought his expertise from his career in the ETS to assist both the Department – in the classroom and out – and the wider Faculty. This has been of particular value in relation to the development of the Academy’s initial and longer term contributions to the Higher Education policy. Additionally, Harold was also tasked by the Commandant to conduct a miniOFSTED evaluation of the educational state of the Academy as a whole. This recommended that a greater emphasis should be placed on Adult Learning, in line with the existing Virtual Learning Environment. Finally, the Department saw a change of leadership during the last year. Dr Francis Toase retired back to his beloved Yorkshire after 15 years at the helm, taking with him the good wishes of his colleagues. Alan Ward, the long standing former Deputy Head, took up the reins on a permanent basis, having been an acting Head of Department on occasions. Alan, the longest serving member of staff in the Faculty, will be aided in the always difficult task of managing a group of academics by Dr Donette Murray, in her new role as Deputy Head. 72 ACADEMICS Adding a further level of complexity, regular teaching commitments will be maintained in tandem with the development of the Department’s contribution to a Masters’ level course, as part of the HE policy. This should ultimately see a more targeted range of courses, each effectively supported, to meet the individual skill sets of the Academy’s cadet cohort. Outside the formal environOutside the formal ment of the classroom, the Department continues to supenvironment of port a range of military exerthe classroom, the cises. Edward Flint has played Department continues a key role in providing continuity to an ever changing military to support a range of directing staff, drawing up and military exercises. modifying scenario and serial writing for Exercise DYNAMIC VICTORY. James Higgs performs a similar role with regard to Exercise BROADSWORD. Both exercises provide a real challenge for the cadets, further preparing them for the complexity of the security environment they will encounter on operations. The Department – with the assistance of Aelius Parchami, the current Departmental Research Coordinator – has also further developed contacts on a more corporate basis, building on individual relationships to situate DIA more securely with the academic community at large. This process has begun with Birmingham, Leicester and Reading Universities initially and with the wider policy-making, practitioner community, building on preexisting contacts within the FCO, such as former DIA lecturer, Dr. Jennifer Medcalf. The year also saw the revival, after a temporary and the GOC BFG, with the possibility of further academic study; hiatus, of the successful Sandhurst Defence Forum, re-launched perhaps the most satisfying aspect of the Ride was the posiwith the return of a long-time favourite of the Department, Protive strength of contemporary Anglo-German relations, exhibited fessor Robert Singh. Having ensured that a long and impressive throughout the tour. list of speakers, both academic and policy oriented, have graced the corridors of Faraday Hall in the past decade (including the Moving further afield academically, and highlighting a second current Enlargement Commissioner, the Education Secretary, the research theme, in line with the Department’s teaching profile, Minister of State for the Armed Forces to name Dr Martin Smith has spent much of the last year but a few), it is a welcome sight to see it returned co-organising a major seminar series on NATO’s The year also saw to a prominent position within Departmental life. future. This is being funded by the Economic and Complementing that, but focused primarily on Social Research Council (ESRC) – the first time the revival, after a internal staff development, Donette Murray conDIA has been recognised for such an award – temporary hiatus, of the and has been run in conjunction with the Unitinues to organise a thriving Internal Research successful Sandhurst Group, which acts as a forum for DIA staff to versity of Birmingham and JSCSC Shrivenham. present work in progress (an offer taken up by As part of a series of five seminars, exploring Defence Forum Drs Parchami, Smith, Edwards, Hampshire and different potential aspects of NATO’s long term Sowerby in recent times), discuss contemporary development, the Department organised and issues and critique existing literature. hosted a day exploring NATO’s contribution to the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) in June 2013, attended and well received by 40 Research academics and practitioners. Additionally, in a later NATO sesThe Department has, through its collective and individual endeavsion, hosted by the University of Birmingham, Drs David Brown ours, developed a number of key research strands that are of and Page Wilson spoke respectively to papers on NATO’s conrelevance both to the cadet community here at Sandhurst but tribution to combating international terrorism and on its potential also to our wider audiences. Beginning at home, the first of these role in the Arctic region. Such efforts further showcase the wider would be the development of British security, widely defined, conresearch efforts of the Department (for more details on the series, sidering both recent historical and contemporary issues. Advancthere is an additional article within this volume outlining the rationing his extensive research CV still further, Dr Aaron Edwards ale and output of this prestigious award). The series will culminate continues to publish on the overlapping areas of British security, in Brussels later in the year. strategic theory, counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency. His latest book, Mad Mitch’s Tribal Law: Aden and the End of Empire, Both the ESRC and more exotic locales feature in the activities of was published in January 2014, one of a range of projects he is other members of staff. In the case of the latter, and providing a developing. He has also spoken at various events, from a LIFC(A) further link to Birmingham University, David Brown was part of a workshop on ‘Security Transitions’ at Oxford University to a briefNATO sponsored workshop on NATO-Russia Emerging Security ing on ‘Operation Banner’ at Thiepval Barracks, as part of Comin Moscow in November 2013. He presented a paper on EU and mander 38 (Irish) Brigade’s conceptual development programme. UK attitudes to counter-terrorism, as part of a two day exploration of the strengths and weaknesses of potential practical and Even as he settled back into the world of academia, Dr Alastair political cooperation between the former Cold War antagonists. Noble managed to advance his own reputation, by publishing a Donette Murray was also busy on the conference circuit, in Riga, couple of chapters on the theme of the UK’s recent foreign policy Latvia, delivering a paper on China’s future status within the interhistory. In an extensive volume covering post World War Two UK national security environment, which is likely to lead to a published foreign policy, he contributed a chapter entitled ‘Journey into a outcome later in 2014. Even further afield, and of more direct Desert: British perceptions of Poland’s western territories, 1945– practical relevance to the Army and British Foreign and Defence 1948’, part of the exploration of ‘Britain in Global Politics Volume policy, Afghanistan continued to feature heavily on the research 2: From Churchill to Blair’. He also published a chapter, ‘The Paris agenda of Dr Bjorn Muller-Wille. Assisting with developing the Embassy of Sir Edward Tomkins, 1972–1975’, in Young and Pasmore practitioner side of the Department’s wider output, Bjorn tor-Castro’s edited volume of diplomatic history considering The continued his role as the team leader for the Helmand monitorParis Embassy: British Ambassadors and Angloing and evaluation programme until May 2013, French relations: 1944–1979 (which is reviewed when he handed over to his deputy. However, Both the ESRC and elsewhere in this volume). he will continue to act as the technical director more exotic locales until the programme’s end and is now engaged Dr Edward Hampshire, as well as joining the manfeature in the activities of in projects in Pakistan and Syria. agement team, undertook a range of academic other members of staff. activities including the publishing of his first soleIn terms of developing the Department’s proauthored book – a historical exploration of Britfile with the ESRC, Dr Catherine Sowerby has ish Naval Policy, entitled From East of Suez to the successfully endeavoured, along with Professor Eastern Atlantic: British Naval Policy 1964–70 (reviewed in this volStefan Elbe from the University of Sussex and partners at the ume). He also wrote two academic journal articles – one forthcomUniversities of Sydney, Queen Mary, Sheffield, Birmingham and ing on the Thatcher government’s defence policy and another on the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), British colonial administration in the Journal of Imperial and Comto secure funding for a seminar series on Global Health Secumonwealth History and a book chapter in the same edited volume rity. The series, which began in November 2013, aims to run for as Alastair. 28 months across seven locations. It explores key contemporary debates in global health security, ranging from the role of Dr Edward Flint built on his thesis experience to deliver a series of the military in this area to the ethics of global health security and stands during a Staff Ride run for GOC British Forces Germany the health security challenges facing states in the Global South which examined the British occupation. British and Germany and Asia Pacific regions. Within a year, the Department has gone officers and civil servants moved between the stands across from nothing in this ESRC engagement to hosting and engaging the ‘British Zones’ of Germany and Berlin, while guest speakwith two major sponsored projects in distinctly different research ers detailed different aspects of Military Government, the Control areas, displaying the diversity of research interests and the develCommission, the Berlin Airlift, German reflections on the occuopment of wider, productive research linkages. pation (all disarmingly positive) and the post-War recreation of the German armed forces. The lessons of the Staff Ride are now Aside from maintaining his interest in transatlantic security, Marbeing taken forward by the current UK Ambassador to Germany tin Smith has also been working on two book projects on con- ACADEMICS 73 temporary American foreign policy for Routledge, a third research theme for the Department. The first is a single-author comparative analysis of the foreign policies of Bill Clinton and George W Bush. The second is a co-authored project on George W Bush’s foreign policy, with Drs Brown and Murray. Further reinforcing the Department’s research profile in matters American, Aelius Parchami saw his article on the Bush administration’s policy towards Iran accepted for the Journal of Contemporary Politics, with the article appearing later in the year. He is currently also working on Iran’s proxy wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Syria and, along with Dr Christina Hellmich, he is organising a joint RMAS-Reading University conference on the Syrian War, to be held later in 2014. Martin also maintains his interest in international power and, in February 2013, published an article on the Russian multipolarity debates in East European Politics. This complements work already published by all three academics in book form in recent time, both of which are reviewed in this magazine; in addition, David Brown and Donette Murray have won a second contract with Routledge to explore the practicalities of multipolarity in more depth, with David taking on the additional challenge of explaining the nature of the EU-India relationship. Readers of this journal can no doubt reach their own conclusions as to the range and value of the department in teaching, support to our ‘customers’ and the wider research profile which contributes to Sandhurst as a centre of excellence. War Studies 2013 For the War Studies (WS) department, 2013 was a year increasingly dominated by the Army’s new Higher Education (HE) Policy. After several years in gestation, the policy articulates the need to educate Army officers to a higher standard – and to reward them with appropriate qualifications – than ever before. This means adapting our contribution to the Commissioning Course (CC) to meet the requirements of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and of Cranfield University, the institution with which Sandhurst will cooperate to deliver components of Bachelors and Masters degrees to all British Officer Cadets (OCdts) from September 2014 onwards. Currently, the focus is on the WS element of the Masters programme, since most CC entrants already possess a Bachelors degree. The work has been ably led by one of the WS management team, Lloyd Clark, who has spent months digesting QAA guidelines and comparing best practice in the university sector in order to inform the drafting of a new CC module by the acting head of WS, Simon Trew, and others. In February 2014 the initial proposal for the new WS module, to be delivered in three one-week components during the CC, went forward for consideration. As this edition of The Wish Stream goes to press, we are awaiting Cranfield’s response with interest. At the heart of the new HE policy is the requirement to treat OCdts as ‘adult learners’ who – to quote the Commandant’s recent Directive – “take ownership of their own learning.” For WS, this means a shift away from lecture-based instruction towards a seminar programme where tutors’ main role is to facilitate cadets’ development as independent learners. This requires a close working relationship between staff and students, in order to iden- tify and respond to individual OCdt development needs, especially when it comes to producing the research paper that forms the principal part of our assessment strategy. OCdts will also need quite substantial amounts of programmed preparation and reflection time, something which previous generations of cadets have certainly not enjoyed and which – if achieved – will represent one of the most significant changes in the Army’s approach to education during the last twenty years, if not longer. OCdts will also need quite substantial amounts of programmed preparation and reflection time Fortunately, WS is well equipped to adapt. Even before the HE policy was announced, the department was shifting its approach to teaching along the lines described above, thanks largely to the work done by Stephen Walsh to meet the requirements of Project Wellington (described in last year’s Wish Stream). In September 2013 all Junior term CC syndicates adopted the new course produced by Dr Walsh, which emphasises targeted pre-reading – accessed through a Virtual Learning Environment – and the use of open questions (e.g. ‘what is war?’) to facilitate cadet presentations and stimulate class discussion. In January 2014 the Intermediate and Senior terms also switched to the new methods. Critically, thanks to strong support from Academy Headquarters, thirty WS preparation periods have been inserted into the CC, providing OCdts with an unprecedented opportunity to read and think about their subject before they actually discuss it. To their credit, most cadets have used their preparation time well, and initial Captain Rai and Dr Mann at Tyne Cot Cemetary during the Gurkha Company Sittang Battle Field Study 74 ACADEMICS Dr Peter Lieb makes one too many positive remarks about the German Army in the Normandy Scholar Lecture Lloyd Clark with 4th SLI vetern John Majendie and his wife Christine at St Manvieu Cemetary feedback suggests that the new course offers an effective means of developing OCdts’ potential. More needs to be done if we are to help young officers achieve the mental ‘agile edge’ (Clausewitz called it ‘genius’) that will be so essential to achieving success in future operations, the requirements of which are harder to predict and plan for than was once the case, and in which British forces can no longer assume technological and equipment advantages over their opponents. But we believe we are moving in the right direction, and trust that 2014 provides the opportunity to complete the transformation, or at least drive it forward. assessed the performance of the Imperial Russian Army; and Peter Lieb wrote about German occupation policies in Ukraine during 1918. Dr Lieb had a particularly productive year, producing academic articles for three peer-reviewed journals as well as a chapter about Field Marshal Erwin Rommel for a volume on the famous German commander edited by an ex-member of department, Professor Ian Beckett. The department’s diverse language skills also helped Claus Telp write a chapter on Rommel as a divisional commander for Professor Beckett’s book, and assisted Paul Latawski and Chris Mann in producing chapters on Poland and Scandinavia respectively for an edited collection examining European resistance, 1939-45. Another notable achievement was the nomination of Ed Yorke’s ‘Playing the Great Game: Britain, War and Politics in Afghanistan since 1839’ (published 2012) for the Templer Medal. This prize is the most prestigious annual award for a work of British military history, and Dr Yorke’s insightful and meticulously researched work fully deserved inclusion in the strong field that competed for the 2013 medal. Any academic department that expects its students to be able to operate at the forefront of its discipline (a defining characteristic of Masters-level education) must be research active. This means carrying out research in UK and foreign archives, and helping staff find time to turn their work into publishable form. This led to a decision in January 2103 to define the first week and last fortnight of each term as ‘research weeks’, during which lecturers are expected to pursue their own projects, on condition that these activities support their teaching, benefit the wider Army and Another means by which WS maintains its profile in the wider acaMOD, or otherwise enhance the RMAS’s reputation as a centre demic world, and which helps the department integrate recent of excellence. Continued support was also given to the sabbatiresearch into its teaching, is attendance at conferences. During cal system instituted in 2008, which offers larger blocks of time 2013 all members of staff attended at least one conference or for focused research and writing. In 2013, three study day, and many also delivered papers. Paul WS staff benefited from one-term sabbaticals. Harris, for example, spoke about the FrancoGregory Fremont-Barnes used his to continue British alliance 1914-18 at Ohio State University This prize is the most writing a history of Counter-Insurgency (due from in the spring, while Stephen Hart presented two prestigious annual Praeger in 2015), while Chris Mann made excelpapers on the Battle of the Atlantic at conferaward for a work of lent progress during the summer with his study ences in London and Liverpool in May. To name of WWII British divisional command, as practised just a few of WS’s other contributions, Klaus British military history by Major General Douglas Wimberley, who comSchmider and Peter Lieb participated in a study manded 51st (Highland) Division in North Africa day on atrocity in warfare at the London School and Sicily in 1942-3. More recently, Tim Bean spent the autumn of Economics in December, Chris Mann talked about his research drafting new chapters for his PhD dissertation on South East Asia on 51st (Highland) Division at conferences in London and Rabat Command, 1943-5. All three studies promise to cast valuable (Morocco), Ed Yorke lectured on the Afghan wars at the Comlight on key themes with WS’s core areas of responsibility, as well monwealth Overseas Development League in London, and in as having a wider appeal to military and civilian audiences in the November James Kitchen gave a paper on Egypt’s experiences UK and elsewhere. in World War I at University College, Dublin. Klaus Schmider also worked hard to bring external speakers to the RMAS for the War Sabbaticals and research weeks give meaning to our ethos of Discussion Group (WARDIG), which takes place several times ‘research-led teaching’, but most members of department also each term and which was particularly well attended in 2013. work hard during recesses and at weekends to achieve a research Again, there were too many speakers for a full list to be provided profile that compares favourably with many university academics. here. Highlights, however, were Professor Sönke Neitzel on ‘The Among the WS publications that appeared in 2013 were Chris Bundeswehr and New Wars’, Major (Ret’d) Mike Strong on the Mann’s monograph on British strategy towards Norway during D-Day battle for the Merville Battery, and Julian Brazier MP, who World War II; two battle studies (Goose Green 1982 and Austerdelivered a powerful and thought-provoking presentation on ‘Citilitz 1805) by Gregory Fremont-Barnes; a Sandhurst ‘Occasional’ zen forces: lessons from history and abroad’. paper on U.S. COIN in the early stages of the Vietnam War by Paul Harris; and two volumes edited by Matthias Strohn, the first In addition to their teaching duties and engagement with the civila collection of articles concerning the New Zealand armed forces ian academic community, WS staff continued throughout 2013 to in World War I and the other a timely and carefully researched devote thousands of man-hours to supporting the wider Army and survey of various aspects of the 1914-18 experience, titled ‘The MOD. As well as providing advice and briefings to units who were World War I Companion’. Three members of WS produced organising battlefield tours, WS academics participated in several chapters for the companion: Dr Strohn himself analysed Gerstaff rides and other forms of battlefield study. During Exercise man defensive doctrine on the Western Front; Stephen Walsh IRON DUKE in June, for example, Stephen Hart guided headquar- ACADEMICS 75 Lloyd Clark and Dr Klaus Schmider with the Cadets at St Pierre Churchyard on Ex Normandy Scholar Under the watchful eyeof CSgt Shimmins, Alamein Coy admire a memorial in St Pierre ters personnel from 3 Division around several of their predecesManual, ‘Divisional Tactics’. By the time this edition of The Wish sors’ battlefields from the 1944 Normandy campaign. In February, Stream is published, both pieces of work will have been finished, Chris Mann took the RMAS’s own Ghurkha Sittang Company to an achievement that bears testimony both to Dr Latawski’s dediNeuve Chapelle and Ypres, and in April Gregory Fremont-Barnes cation and to the support provided by his colleagues, who took gave up most of his spring recess to lead an ambitious but highly over much of Paul’s teaching in 2013 (especially during the sumsuccessful battlefield study for 101 Logistics Brigade headquarmer term) so he would have the chance to complete his studies. ters across the Falkland Islands. Matthias Strohn also developed his existing link with 1 (UK) Division by providing the historical Conscious of the imminence of Op REFLECT, during 2013 the content during a one-week staff ride to Stalingrad. Meanwhile, department also took steps to reinforce its capacity to answer other WS staff supported unit study days and answered frequent requests for support during the numerous First World War-related requests for help from across the Army. To mention just three events that can be expected between now and November 2018. examples, in May 2013 Stephen Walsh and Peter Lieb organised As well as recruiting a new member of staff, Dr James Kitchen, a COIN study day for 18 Signal Regiment officers and NCOs, Ed whose book on ‘The British Imperial Army in the Middle East: Yorke spoke on lessons from Afghanistan to an audience of sevMorale and Military Identity in the Sinai and Palestine Campaigns, eral hundred medics in Aldershot, and Paul Latawski lectured at 1916-18’ was published at the end of the year, the department RUSI on the role of the Polish Armoured Division in the north-west established a small team to offer assistance to WWI battlefield European campaign of 1944-5. All of these ad hoc responses studies, commemorative events and to answer questions from the to requests came on top of previously timetabled commitments, media. The team is led by Matthias Strohn, whose reserve comsuch as Stephen Walsh’s termly lecture on leadership to the Initial mission as an assistant defence attaché for the Bundeswehr has Command and Staff Course at Shrivenham, and Ed Yorke’s work brought him into contact with representatives from various nations for the MOD’s ‘Insider Threats’ advisory group. As usual, WS also likely to be involved in the forthcoming commemorations, as well as participated in a series of one-week defence diplomacy missions, with representatives from the FCO and other government departwith lecturers delivering courses to military and civilian personments, university academics, and journalists. Already, WS lecturnel in Bosnia, Columbia, Oman, Chile and Sierra ers have been assigned to support two high-level Leone from March to December. In short, 2013 Army staff rides of WWI battlefields in 2014, and was a typically busy year. to assist the Sandhurst Trust in organising a conAs usual, WS also ference on the use of reserve forces 1914-18, to participated in a series Although all members of staff contributed to take place at the RMAS in late November. No of one-week defence external commitments like those mentioned doubt, next year’s Wish Stream will contain much above, particularly deserving of credit was the more about these and similar WWI-related events. diplomacy missions work done by the head of department, Duncan Anderson, and another member of WS’s manFinally, there is just space to mention a few staff agement team, Paul Latawski. In January 2013, Dr Anderson changes that occurred in 2013. In September Lynette Nusleft the UK to take on the job of academic mentor at the newlybacher left the department, while Stuart Gordon departed on a established Afghan National Army Officer Academy at Qargha, period of extended leave in order to take up a lectureship at the a role which he will perform until October 2014. This period LSE, a role in which we wish him much success. His replaceof service will represent one of the longest continuous tours of ment, as mentioned above, was James Kitchen. With Duncan duty in Afghanistan undertaken by any Briton, civilian or military, Anderson’s departure for Afghanistan, an opportunity for a casual since 2001. (A separate article about Dr Anderson’s experiences lectureship arose, and Lt Col (Ret’d) Peter McCutcheon MBE – a can be found elsewhere in this journal.) Meanwhile, from April former Commander Old College turned academic – stepped into onwards Dr Latawski devoted considerable effort to producing a the role. Unfortunately, for most of the year he was unavailable Joint Concept Note for the MOD’s Development, Concepts and for WS duties, owing to understaffing elsewhere in the academic Doctrine Centre (DCDC). Entitled ‘Responding to Uncertainty: faculty, but in January 2014 Peter finally moved decisively into Contingency Operations in the 21st Century’, this work seeks to WS, where his military experience and specialist knowledge is examine the concept of contingency operations through the prism already proving invaluable. Dr Anderson’s departure also meant of British military operations since 1945 and past joint and single that responsibility for running the department temporarily shifted service doctrine. One of its key objectives is to provide a definition to his deputy, Simon Trew, who was ably supported during the of contingency and contingency operations, a requirement that year by Stephen Hart and Paul Latawski as ‘rotating’ acting depcould hardly be more relevant in the context of current defence uty heads. Fortunately, amidst this management turbulence, a policy and Army 2020. To assist his work, Dr Latawski delivered steadying factor has been provided by Sarina Davison, faculty eight separate briefings to tri-service audiences around the counsupport officer and – since mid-2013 – also Faraday Hall buildtry, in order to get feedback on his work. As if this task was not ing manager. In both roles, Mrs Davison is a font of common enough, he also somehow managed to create space in his timesense and practical solutions to problems that all too many PhDtable to produce a 10,000-word history of the ‘Divisional Level educated academics struggle to comprehend, let alone manage. of Command’ for inclusion as an Annex to the new Army Field We are very lucky to have her as our colleague. 76 ACADEMICS To the banks of the Volga – Stalingrad Staff Ride With 1 UK Armoured Division Matthias Strohn Stalingrad. For everyone who is interested 2013 organised by the divisional staff of in military history in general and the Eastern 1 UK Armoured Division from Herford. In Front in the Second World War in particuaddition to the general points of interest lar, this name has a very special ring to it. there were also personal reasons why I – Between August 1942 and February 1943 as a German – wanted to return to the city one of the most epic battles of the war took (I had been there twice before, both times place in and around the city. The fight for with the British military): My great uncle on the city on the banks of the river Volga that my father’s side was one of the few priscarried the name of the Soviet dictator cost oners of war from Stalingrad that returned about 2 million casualties and resulted in from the Soviet Union. I would not call him the destruction of the German 6th Army, lucky, but compared to another family the most formidable fighting force that member, this time from my mother’s side, the German Wehrmacht had mustered in he certainly was: the latter was killed on 1942. It was here that the Soviet Red Army the advance towards Stalingrad and his showed for the first time an understanding name is enshrined on the German military of operational thought and it used this to cemetery at Rossoshka, which contains good effect to encircle the exhausted Gerthe bones of nearly 57,000 German solman and allied troops in and around the city diers who were killed during the battle and of Stalingrad on 22 November 1942. The the names of almost a further 200,000 events that followed from this date until the soldiers who fell and whose bodies could surrender of the last German troops in the not be found or recovered. north of Stalingrad on 2 February 1943 are well documented and it is these events that The staff ride was well organised and it make Stalingrad stand out amongst othwas obvious that the division had invested ers – some even bloodier – battles of the a lot of time and resources in order to Second World War: The German Air force make this staff ride a success. I was flown was ordered to supply the encircled army over from England to Herford several of approximately 250,000 men from the times so that we could put an interesting, air. Despite its best efforts, the Luftwaffe Dr Strohn in front of the statue of Mother enlightening and challenging programme was not able to fly in sufficient amounts of Russia on Mamayev Kurgan together. The task was clear: It should not ammunition, petrol, and, above all, food. The consequence was that be a battlefield tour in which the historian talks the participants the German “Landser” – slowly starved to death: Towards the end through the events on the ground, but a staff ride, in which the of the battle, an order was issued that food was only to be issued to participants are required to work in syndicates and analyse what the fighting troops and no longer to wounded soldiers. This resulted lessons can be learnt from the historical events for the modern in the starvation of thousands of soldiers in the cellars of the city of British Army, its doctrine and fighting ability. Stalingrad. When the 6th Army finally surrendered, about 90,000 Axis troops went into Soviet captivity. Only a few months later the In Germany I met the syndicate leaders and advised them on vast majority of these, weakened by the extreme climate of the Rustheir tasks and roles. To test our ideas, Major Chris Gent, the staff sian winter and malnourishment, had perished. In 1955, the remainofficer responsible for the planning in the division, his support WO ing 6,000 prisoners of war were finally sent home to Germany. Andrew Lockhart and myself also flew to Stalingrad on a recce to see and identify possible stands and discussion points. For me as military historian these reason were enough to get me interested in Stalingrad and to offer my assistance for the staff ride Before the actual tour, the division had organised a highly sucto Stalingrad – or Volgogad as the city is now called – in October cessful study day in Herford. A full day was spent on preparing Commander Royal Artillery, Brigadier Simon conducts a debrief at the German Cemetery at Rossoshka ACADEMICS 77 these extra days to ensure that everything ran smoothly, not least because the staff ride had attracted the attention of commander land force, General Adrian Bradshaw, and he had decided that he would accompany the group for a few days. On Monday night the main party arrived, led by the General Officer Commanding 1 UK Armoured Division, Major-General James Chiswell. The group at the Factory District the participants for the staff ride and widening their understanding of the war, the Soviet Union and also Russia today. For this, the division had brought together an eclectic group of speakers: several academics (myself included), security staff from the British embassy in Moscow, the Russian defence attaché in Germany and a former German defence attaché in Russia. The division had also organised a diorama of the battle of Stalingrad which was used to good effect in the briefings on the battle. One of the highlights was the Russian-themed dinner after the study day – producing borscht, solyanka and other Russian delicacies no doubt presented the Ghurkha Chef with some new challenges. However, he mastered them well and the participants were thus able to sample some “authentic” Russian food that night. On 12 October 2013 the tour started in earnest. I flew to Volgograd via Moscow as part of the advance party that was putting the final finishing touches on everything before the other members of the tour arrived on Monday night. It was good that we had The Stalingrad Memorial 78 ACADEMICS The next morning we had an early start and from now on the following few days were packed with visiting the sites of the battle and discussing the findings of the working groups. All of them had worked very hard and the discussions were therefore without exception rewarding and enlightening. The staff ride The division had also started at the Mamajew Kurorganised a diorama of gan, an old burial ground and artificial elevation which prothe battle of Stalingrad vides a perfect view over the which was used to good city. On top of the hill stands effect in the briefings on the “The Motherland Calls” monument which was erected the battle. in the 1967, and which is supposed to be the biggest statue in the world. Owing to the views that the position provides, the Mamajew saw some of the fiercest fighting during the battle of Stalingrad and a mass grave is a stark reminder of the suffering that this hill saw in 1942/43. Other stands included Paulus’s command bunker, and the factory complex in the north of the city. This was the area in which the last Germans put down their weapons on 2 February 1943. In particular we looked at operation Hubertus, the last and unsuccessful German attempt to conquer the factory complex in the north in November 1942. The Germans deployed several divisions in order to capture a few hundred metres of ground. This was not the “Blitzkrieg” of the early years, this was what became known as “Rattenkrieg”, “the war of rats”, in which success was measures by metres. For the assault the German used 5 specialist engineer battalions, but even these could not break the fierce and desperate resistance of the Soviet soldiers, who held on to the last metres of territory on the western bank of the river Volga. The intensity of the fighting becomes clear when one looks at the casualties: After operation Hubertus, the survivors of the specialist engineer battalions were merged into one unit and attached to an infantry division. When the unit surrendered in January 1943, 35 of these men were still alive. On the Soviet side, one battalion of 138. Division had a fighting strength of 15 men. One of our stand was in the city centre outside the theatre in which the Germans had established a major first aid post during the battle and which saw shocking and terrible scene during the battle, especially once the order had been issued not to provide wounded soldiers with food. It was here that we discussed the human dimension of war, and it is hard to think of a better place for this discussion. The staff ride also included a boat tour on the river Volga, which was very useful in order to show the participants the sheer size of the city and the battlefield. It also showed some of the logistical issues that the Soviets had to overcome while moving re-supplies across the river into the city. A stand on urban warfare and a visit to the panoramic museum of the battle of Stalingrad finished the staff ride in the city itself. On the last day, just before we flew out to Moscow, we drove to the German war cemetery at Rossoshka, where, right next to the cube that contains my family memberâ€™s name, we held our debrief of the experiences and the lessons learned. Our flights back to Germany and England, respectively, took us via Moscow, and we used the opportunity to visit the Red Army Museum and to enjoy the hospitality of the British defence attachĂŠ who held a reception for the participants of the staff ride and other guests. On Friday, 18 October, I arrived back in England. I was tired, but also happy that we had conducted such a successful tour. However, there was also a different feeling inside me. In Rossoshka I had walked through the rows of cubes that bear so many names that sounded familiar to my German ear. In my head I continuously worked on my maths to determine how old the soldiers had been when they were killed. When I returned to England on 18 October, it was my birthday and I turned 37; an age that only few of those had reached whose names are engraved on the cubes in the Russian steppe, thousands of kilometres away from the places they called home. ACADEMICS 79 DIA’s contribution to defence diplomacy Dr Aaron Edwards, DIA It is often said that travel broadens the mind. This is no truer than when looked at in relation to the contribution of the Department of Defence and International Affairs to the IPP/RMAS defence diplomacy effort since July 2012. The remit of DIA is ‘to promote an awareness, knowledge and understanding of the strategic and legal context in which the British Armed Forces operate – involving an appreciation of the changing nature of the international security environment – whilst developing the judgement, conceptual and analytical skills necessary for an officer’. It is in the spirit of this mission statement that the Department has deployed Short Term Training Teams to Bangladesh, Oman, Chile, Sierra Leone and Saudi Arabia to teach courses on International Conflict Management, which looks at the theory and practice of conflict prevention, peace operations and interventionism in the post-Cold War world. For the inaugural course, Drs Aaron Edwards and Ed Flint deployed to Bangladesh to instruct at the prestigious Bangladesh Institute for Peace Support Operations Training (BIPSOT), a UN affiliated centre for excellence, which is based in a sprawling facility just north of Dhaka. BIPSOT is capable of training up to a brigade size force of peacekeepers at any one time. The visit was an interesting experience for both DIA lecturers, allowing them to hone their practice-based knowledge of Peace Support Operations (PSOs) while test-driving the MoD’s new doctrinal thinking in this area. This proved extremely fruitful and saw Bangladeshi officers (with years of UN-based experience in conflict zones around the world) interact with their DIA instructors, who teach the theory of PSOs to our Officer Cadets and young officers. Indeed, our experience in BIPSOT has since fed directly into teaching Drs Edwards, Flint, Staff and Students at ANEPE 80 ACADEMICS The classroom at ANEPE, Chile here at Sandhurst on the United Nations and the use of force, as well as informing our thinking on the Law of Armed Conflict and Rules of Engagement on contemporary UN deployments. The second DIA course was delivered in Oman, working directly for the Royal Office, training over 20 personnel from different branches of the armed services and some civilian intelligence personnel. Again, the Omani students were drawn from a wide range of services, covering civilian government departments and military services, all of whom were preparing for a major exercise. It was very successful and saw the lecturers interact with the students in a way that enabled both to learn from one another. It has quickly emerged that the British Army’s approach to ‘coaching’ and adult learning seems to accord well around the world. The idea of reaching a level of sophistication in analysis and problem-solving became evident in a course delivered in Chile. Here the DIA instructors taught a range of personnel from across Chile’s government and armed services. Working through translators, both members of the DIA team explored a wide-range of issues, including democratic transition, which had much resonance with our hosts. Indeed, on their R&R day at the end of the course, the DIA instructors visited the Museum of Memory and Human Rights, which aims to capture the stories of 11 September 1973, when a coup d’état led by General Augusto Pinochet removed the Marxist government of Salvador Allende from power. The opportunity to interact with Chilean officials closely involved in the democratic transition was one of the highlights of the visit. Indeed, the interest in what we do at Sandhurst became the common talking point at lunch and enabled the DIA team to get real insight into the security issues facing Chile and Latin America more broadly. Again, this is one of the key benefits of teaching in a dynamic defence and security environment and would seem particularly central to our job of preparing and equipping our students at RMAS and in the wider Field Army. The world is undoubtedly becoming much more uncertain and it is, therefore, vital that we develop a real appreciation and understanding of an increasingly complex contemporary operating environment in which our armed forces will be operating in the 21st Century. Nowhere has this in greater evidence than in the most recent DIA defence engagement course in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. James Higgs and Aaron Edwards slightly adjusted their course to take into account the significant differences and challenges to KSA’s security. The Middle East is an amazing part of the world – with a complex and varying human terrain – and is, consequently, also one of the most unstable. This fact was not lost on the DIA instructors, both of whom emphasised the British approach to dealing with terrorism, insurgency and other security threats and risks, an approach that adheres to a very different framework from our partners in the region. Our students on this occasion were all members of the Permanent Staff of the Saudi Arabian National Guard Staff College and were as intrigued to learn how we approached instruction of military students as the specific content of our course. Indeed, so appealing was the phenomenon of the ‘Sandhurst approach’ that we were observed throughout the week, not only by the Commandant of the new Staff College (a two-star general) but also several of our uniformed colleagues from the United States! This was particularly fortunate, as it allowed us to speak comfortably about the similarities and differences in terms of military education and training, particularly since they are intimately involved in delivering a course closely based on the Command and Staff Course in the US. It is extremely evident that, in our contridevelop a second course on Counter-Terbution to defence engagement, Sandrorism: Principles and Practice. As Lieuhurst is regarded around the world as a tenant-Colonel Simpson’s DIA defence world-class centre for military training and diplomacy trip to Sierra Leone attests, the education. The emphasis on sharing best introduction of students to ‘how Britain practice via the medium of applied interapplied Crisis Management and Counnational relations – as ter Terrorism principles opposed to scholasticin practice’ worked well based ‘pure’ education and helped to present the It is important, first, – is one of the cornerUK’s approach to a wider because it helps to stones of DIA’s approach audience. In all of DIA’s reinforce Sandhurst’s to teaching, whether it defence diplomacy work is delivered by its staff to date, the opportunity reputation as a worldin Camberley, Herford, to interact, listen, learn class institution for York, Episkopi, Riyadh or and instruct members of military training and Santiago. Indeed, there is overseas armed forces a very evident correlation has proved extremely education in our delivery of the Lanvaluable to all concerned. guage and Cultural Fair It is important, first, course in Faraday Hall (which emphasises because it helps to reinforce Sandhurst’s cultural sensitivity and harnessing the reputation as a world-class institution for intellectual abilities of our overseas stumilitary training and education and, secdents) and what we are trying to achieve ond, because it enables the DIA teams with defence diplomacy. deployed overseas to feed back into their teaching at home how people from a However, DIA’s contribution to the IPP/ diverse array of cultures approach serious RMAS defence engagement effort is still issues affecting their own security. in its early stages and we are keen to ESRC Seminar Series: ‘NATO after Afghanistan’ Dr Martin A Smith (DIA) In March 2012, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) announced that it had agreed to fund a seminar series on the theme of ‘NATO after Afghanistan’. The DIA Department – through Dr Martin Smith – is a co-award holder in this project, alongside the School of Government and Society at the University of Birmingham and the Defence Studies Department at JSCSC Shrivenham. This is a significant feather in the Department’s cap. Not only does it represent the first time that we have applied for – and been granted – external research funding, but the money comes from one of the UK government’s leading grant-giving agencies for promoting academic research. Naturally the process was highly competitive. From 157 bids originally received, only nine grants were awarded across the social sciences as a whole. Of these, three were awarded in the fields of politics and international relations. ‘NATO after Afghanistan’ was one of the three. Our successful bid envisaged a series of five seminars, of which four have been held at the time of writing. A central feature of the bid – one that was key to its success – was that the series would aim to bring together academics and think-tank analysts with ‘practitioners’ of various hues – such as serving officers, and officials from NATO and the MoD and FCO. This provides for a more diverse, interesting and challenging series of conversations than would a conventional academic seminar format. The four seminars organised thus far (between November 2012 and January 2014) have amply fulfilled expectations. In addition to European security specialists from academia in the UK, Europe and the US, the panels have featured senior NATO officials, serving military officers from SHAPE, the Allied Maritime Command at Northwood, the Kosovo Security Forces and a variety of officials from the MoD and FCO. DIA hosted the second seminar in the series on a sunny Tuesday in June 2013. The specific theme was ‘NATO and the Responsibility to Protect’. RtoP (or R2P as some prefer) is an international framework adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2005, under which the Security Council may authorise international intervention (including by military means) to prevent or halt serious human rights violations within sovereign states. As one would expect with a topic of this nature, the RMAS seminar produced a series of detailed and lively exchanges of perspectives and views. Perhaps most memorable was the panel on possible western military intervention in Syria – the hot political topic of summer 2013. Here Dr Alan Mendoza, Director of the Henry Jackson Society succeeded in provoking an extremely robust response from attendees to his strong advocacy of the case for intervention – much to his evident delight. As the series draws to a close, with the final seminar scheduled for Brussels in May 2014, attention is already turning to follow-up work. This will include a major article on NATO’s current challenges, co-written by Dr Smith, Professor Mark Webber from Birmingham and Dr Ellen Hallams from JSCSC. This is scheduled for publication in the leading academic journal International Affairs in July 2014 – purposely timed to coincide with the build-up to the NATO summit in Newport, Wales in the autumn. Plans for an edited book, drawing together the best papers presented across the five seminars, are also in the works. The success of the series has also enabled DIA to establish links with a major Politics and International Studies Department at Birmingham. Discussions are ongoing about consolidating and developing these links, to provide possible opportunities for DIA contributions to MA course teaching in Birmingham and joint supervision of PhD students. 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Since 2006, all of NATO’s Arctic member states – the United States, Canada, Denmark, Norway and Iceland – have released Arctic policies recognising the challenges and opportunities faced by the region and outlining how they intend to respond. While the primary focus of these policies has been on non-military measures, to address the broad range of effects triggered by greater ice melt, some have also explicitly acknowledged a role for the military and have already taken steps to reinforce their Arctic defence capabilities. Thus, for instance, Norway relocated its Armed Forces Operational Headquarters to Bodo, north of the Arctic Circle, in 2009, and has been open about the greater focus of its armed forces on their ‘tasks in the north.’6 Canada expects a new polar icebreaker to replace the Louis St Laurent in 2017 and has plans to upgrade a refueling facility in Nanisivik,7 while Denmark has established its Arctic Command in Nuuk, Greenland. In addition, it announced that it will acquire a new inspection vessel of the ice-capable Knud Rasmussen class this year.8 It is worth sketching out some of the key developments within the region before considering NATO’s reluctance in more depth. It is beyond dispute that the ‘High North’ has attracted increasing worldwide attention in recent years. For instance, in its 2013 Yearbook, the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) reported that the record low Arctic summer ice coverage of 2012 was 50 percent below the average in the 1980s and 1990s.1 For Against this backdrop, NATO’s reluctance to increase its focus on this reason, UNEP has expressed concern about the likely impact the Arctic may appear curious. In fact, it is emiof more human activity in the Arctic, where econently sensible, for three reasons. Firstly, NATO’s systems are already fragile. The European Union existing presence and activities in the Arctic are has also turned its attention to the Arctic: in a Firstly, NATO’s existing not inconsiderable. Joint training, such as the 2008 Communication2, the European Compresence and activities mission specifically identified three EU interests 2009 Exercise Loyal Arrow in Swedish Lapland, in the Arctic are not in the Arctic, proposing a series of actions in brings together NATO and non-NATO states support. The EU-led Northern Dimension initiato test their mettle in one of the world’s coldinconsiderable. tive has also sought to promote economic and est and harshest environments. Exercise Cold environmental cooperation in areas including the Response, held regularly in Norway since 2006, Arctic.3 is one of the largest training events; last year, 14 NATO and nonNATO states participated, totaling over 16,000 troops.9 Apart States, too, are shifting their gaze northwards. This year’s admisfrom training, NATO also coordinates member states regular air sion of China, India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore as perpolicing duties over Iceland. In terms of assets, NATO’s Active manent observers to the Arctic Council is just one indicator of Layered Theatre Ballistic Missile Defence System (ALTBMD) relies their rising interest in the region’s commercial potential, including on radar and tracking stations in Alaska, Northern Canada and a quicker and cheaper transit route for Asian products destined Greenland.10 Taken together, these examples suggest that reassurance of Arctic member states is already a significant concern for Europe, and access to untapped natural resources. Long the within NATO’s planning and decision-making and that capabilimost dominant Arctic state by virtue of its sprawling coastline and ties in the Arctic remain important to the proper functioning of strong historic and cultural ties to the area, Russia is also reasthe alliance itself. As a result, there seems little need currently to serting its Arctic interests, following the release of its Arctic policy redouble efforts. in 2008.4 In September 2013, a convoy of military and support vessels started re-establishing a presence on Kotelny Island, a former military base, closed in 1993. In addition, there are plans Secondly, it is important to note that there is little consensus to form – within the next two years – an Arctic brigade based near about the role of international organisations and multilateral fora Russia’s border with Norway.5 in the Arctic generally. As the international spotlight has increasingly shone on the Arctic, the work of fora such as the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, the ‘A5’ group of states 1 UNEP 2013 Yearbook, p 15, available at http://www.unep.org/pdf/ uyb_2013.pdf. 2 ‘Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council – the European Union and the Arctic Region’, 20 November 2008, available at http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/ LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:52008DC0763:EN:NOT 3 Northern Dimension webpage, http://www.eeas.europa.eu/north_ dim/ . 4 ‘Basics of the State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Arctic for the Period till 2020 and for a Further Perspective’, 18 September 2008, available at http://www.arctis-search.com/Russian+Federation +Policy+for+the+Arctic+to+2020 5 Atle Staalesen, ‘In Remotest Russian Arctic, A New Navy Base’, 18 September 2013, available at http://barentsobserver.com/en/ security/2013/09/remotest-russian-arctic-new-navy-base-17-09 and Trude Pettersen, ‘Russian Arctic Brigades Put Off To 2015′, 22 February 2012, available at http://barentsobserver.com/en/topics/ russian-arctic-brigades-put-2015 . 84 ACADEMICS 6 Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ‘The High North: Visions and Strategies’, 2011, p 19, available at http://www.regjeringen.no/ upload/UD/Vedlegg/Nordområdene/UD_nordomrodene_innmat_EN_ web.pdf. 7 Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada. ‘Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy’, available at http://www.international. gc.ca/arctic-arctique/arctic_policy-canada-politique_arctique. aspx?lang=eng last updated 3 June 2013 8 Danish Ministry of Defence, ‘Danish Defence Agreement 2013-2017, pp 15, 10, available at http://www.fmn.dk/eng/allabout/Documents/ TheDanishDefenceAgrement2013-2017english-version.pdf 9 Exercise Cold Response webpage, http://mil.no/excercises/ coldresponse2012/Pages/participants.aspx . 10 Helga Haftendorn, ‘NATO and the Arctic: Is the Atlantic Alliance a Cold War Relic in a Peaceful Region Now Faced With Non-Military Challenges?’ European Security September 2011 20(3) 337-361, p 343. littoral to the Arctic Ocean, the Nordic Council of Ministers and the newly-formed Arctic Circle has come into focus. These bodies all aim to promote technical cooperation on social, economic and environmental issues within the Arctic, but differ with respect to membership and geographical scope. Their overlapping workloads and lack of coordination reflect divisions among Arctic and non-Arctic states as to the shape, role and purpose of Arctic governance and thus the proper source of legitimate authority in the region. Although none of these Arctic bodies is specifically tasked to deal with military and defence matters, rather than jumping into this perceived security gap, NATO is wise to continue to tread its own path until such time as greater clarity and agreement emerges about the nature of the Arctic as a political space. Finally, the vast number of unknowns with respect to the Arctic militates against an enhanced NATO presence for the moment. Geographically, the fundamentals of the Arctic are still being gripped: to what extent, and in what timeframe, the ice sheet will continue to melt remains debatable, though an overall downward trajectory in ice coverage is clear. Large swathes of territory and water are yet to be charted and mapped in the Arctic. In 2009, the Canadian Hydrographic Service estimated that only ten percent of the Canadian Arctic has been surveyed to mod- ern standards.11 Thus far, politically, the renewed military focus of Arctic states on the region is consistent with the defence of their national borders and maritime jurisdiction. However, where claims to Arctic waters and continental shelves remain contested, and greater accessibility to the region means more human activity, interests, perceptions and intentions can shift quickly. In the midst of such uncertainty, NATO has made the pragmatic choice – neither to retreat from the challenges ahead, nor to expand to fill the Arctic’s security governance vacuum. Instead, it will continue with the role it performs best – namely, ongoing provision of the security guarantee to its members and maintaining a ‘watching brief’. Dr Page Wilson is a Senior Lecturer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the Author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the UK Ministry of Defence, or any other office within the Government of the United Kingdom. This article is based on a published article on E-International Relations on November 28 2013 11 US Coast Guard. ‘Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment’, 29 April 2009, p 157, available at http://www.arctic.gov/publications/AMSA/ infrastructure.pdf . Le Sous – Marin “Faraday” Dr Anthony Clayton, Curator, The Sandhurst Collection The distinguished Royal Military Academy Woolwich Professor Michael Faraday (1791 – 1867) had in 1907 the unusual posthumous honour of having a French Navy Submarine named after him. ‘Faraday’ was one of a class built in 1907-9 all named after famous historic scientists, both French and international. Designed by Laubeul, a leading Submarine designer, ‘Faraday’ was built at Rochefort, a small submarine of only 398 tons on the surface and 550 tons submerged; propelled by oil motors that could manage 13 knots on the surface but only 7 1/2 submerged. She was armed with seven 18 inch torpedoes, but no guns. One of a service of thirty eight boats she was seen as a limited range, inexpensive, defensive submarine rather than an ocean-going attack unit. Faraday served in the Mediterranean in the First World War, as did most of the French Navy, so leaving the Royal Navy to contain the German High Seas Fleet in the North Sea. In the Mediterranean the Allies (France, Great Britain and Italy) had the Ottoman Turkish and the Habsburg Austro-Hungarian empires as enemies, the latter in control of the East Coast of the Adriatic with a powerful surface Navy, together with its own and German U-Boats. ‘Faraday’ was part of a French, Italian and Royal Navy Force based at Brindisi, a unit in a squadron of six submarines. The Allied navies had created a not very effective anti-submarine net barrage to try and prevent enemy submarines leaving the Adriatic to attack Allied transports carrying men and materiel to the French and British troops engaged in the Salonika/Macedonia Company. Occasionally Austrian Cruisers and Destroyers would set out to attack the trawlers and drifters controlling the net, the French submarines were kept on patrol to attack such raiders. On 2 October 1918 ‘Faraday’ and three others of the Brindisi Squadron were involved in a large operation. An Air Allied Force headed by an Italian battleship were tasked to bombard the Austrian occupied Albanian coast port of Durazzo, used by Austrian Navy Light Force. The submarines were to provide a security patrol against any Austrian surface warship counter-attack, which did not happen, though a German U-Boat badly damaged a British Cruiser. The War ended a month later. Faraday was scrapped, the Marine Nationale having learnt from the Germans that effective submarine warfare needed larger boats. She did however play her part in the Mediterranean Naval War. The crew atop the Brumaire, the boat that gave its name to the class ACADEMICS 85 British Army Officer Training Missions: A Short History. Duncan Anderson MA D Phil (Oxon), Academic Mentor, ANAOA The British Army has unrivalled experience in establishing officer corps for imperial, commonwealth and allied armies. From Beresford’s mission to Portugal in 1808 to the current mission at ANAOA in 2013 the British Army has played a key role in the establishment of officer training institutions in more than 30 countries. Thus far, there has been no systematic study of this process. Material is widely dispersed, incorporated into the military histories of individual countries. This paper will look at these developments from a different perspective, that of the success or otherwise of the various training teams concerned mainly with the production of officers on first appointment and will indentify certain common features which exemplify British Army best practice. The Evolutionary Peculiarities of British Officer Training Culture: The NCO, the Environment and Academic Study. British officer training evolved very differently from the systems adopted by continental states like France, Spain, Prussia or Russia. The fact that Britain was an island, did not require an army as a first line of defence, and had experienced 18 years of civil war and military dictatorship in the middle of the Seventeenth Century, led Britain to accept a regular army only reluctantly. The military system which evolved in the late seventeenth century was designed to make the army politically reliable, not necessarily militarily efficient. Thus officers purchased their commissions, ensuring that a military caste which was separate from the elite of society would not emerge. The officer was expected to be first and foremost a gentleman, not necessarily a professional soldier. The NCO In this situation a caste of non-commissioned emerged, longservice soldiers who were professionals, and who actually ran the administration of the army. A cartoon of Marlborough’s period graphically depicted this relationship, the image of a small, young officer on a leash being held by a giant, tough looking sergeant. When Britain established its first military academy for gunners and engineers at Woolwich in 1741 the administration and instruction was largely in the hands of the NCOs. In 1812, when the crisis of 1807 finally compelled the British government to begin to professionalize the training of officers for the infantry and cavalry, and accept officers from non-traditional sources, the NCOs of the British Army were accorded a key role in the process. It remains so to this day. No other system of officer training in the world affords such power and influence to the NCO. The Training Environment When drawing up plans for what was to become the Royal Military College, Colonel John Gaspard Le Marchant devoted considerable time to the design of the academy buildings and their landscaping. Imbued with Eighteenth Century theories about the effects of the physical environment on the development of the personality and social attitudes, le Marchant argued that training in the physical environment of the English country house could turn cadets from non-traditional backgrounds into British country gentlemen, imbued with all the attitudes of that class. Academic Education and Training. The education given to cadets was to be broadly that of English gentlemen, with the difference that academic subjects were to be studied not for their own sake but for their practical utility in producing effective young officers. Thus history and Classics were to be the study of great commanders and their campaigns, drawing was to concentrate on sketching landscapes, geometry 86 ACADEMICS and trigonometry was geared towards the construction of fortifications and the more effective employment of artillery, French and German to the translation of hastily scribbled orders, geography to the analysis of a landscape with a view to preparing defensive position or attacking such positions, and so on. Although the subjects have changed the approach of the modern academic departments remains essentially the same. Three important features of the British system are the prominence given to the NCO, both as trainer and exemplar of values, the use of the physical environment to reinforce these values and to socialize the cadets into the acceptance of certain mores, and the remorselessly utilitarian approach to academic subjects. The Establishment of Academies. The British Army’s establishment of officer academies within the Empire and spheres of influence falls into four main sectors, the colonies of European settlement,( Canada, Australia, New Zealand and to a lesser extent South Africa and Zimbabwe,) South and South East Asia, (India, Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Bangla Desh, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei), the Middle East, (Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia), and sub-Saharan West, East and Central Africa, (Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia and Botswana). At one extreme there are the colonies of European settlement, which were essentially British, making the adoption of a British model relatively straightforward, with institutions like RMC in Kingston and Duntroon in Canberra evolving into Canadian and Australian versions of Sandhurst. At the other extreme, there are the colonies of sub-Saharan Africa, where attempts to create officer academies came on the very eve of independence in countries which had virtually no indigenous officers. As late as 1958, for example, the Nigerian officer corps consisted of one major and two lieutenants. The rapid promotion of African non commissioned officers to senior officer rank proved disastrous, with all but one African country falling prey to civil war and military dictatorship in the decade after independence. For present purposes it is more valuable to examine developments in two other areas, Asia and the Middle East. These were both areas of ancient and sophisticated civilizations, with military traditions which predated those of Europe by thousands of years, and which in modern times had been strongly influenced by non European military powers like the Ottoman, Persian and Sikh empires. In this environment the implantation of systems of British officer training faced innumerable cultural hurdles. The process of implantation was carried out by two quite culturally distinct British armies, in Asia by the British Indian Army, formed from the wreckage of the East India Company army in 1858, and in the Middle East by the British ‘metropolitan’ army, following the conquest of Egypt in 1882. THE ASIAN EXPERIENCE. 1858–1967. India 1858–1947 In the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny the reconstructed units of the Indian Army were given strong corps of locally trained long service NCOs, men who had proved their loyalty in 1857. Above them was a new officer rank, the Viceroy’s Commissioned Officer (VCO), who was to act primarily as a gearbox between the Indian ranks and the European officers. In addition to the Indian Army of the Raj, there were armies of the Princely States, for exam- ple Hyderabad and Kashmir, some of whose princes attended Sandhurst in a purely private capacity. In 1900 the new viceroy, Lord Curzon, set up an Imperial Cadet Corps in which a few dozen highly born Indians, most sons of maharajas were given two years of military training, and then appointed to largely honorific positions as supernumerary ADCs. The performance of the Indian Army in the First World War, with Indian generals in command of Princely State contingents, but with no officer other than a VCO in the ranks of the army of the Raj, fuelled increasingly strident nationalist demands for the ‘Indianisation’ of the officer corps. Dehradun Indian Military Academy In order to meet these demands the initial response was to send suitably qualified Indian candidates direct to Sandhurst, who would then be commissioned back into the Indian army. The first 25, selected by a board established by the Viceroy, arrived at RMC in 1918. Of these, only ten survived the course to be commissioned – two actually found they course so rigorous they died. As a result of this experience a feeder academy, the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College – a proto-type Rowallan Company – was established in March 1922 in the Doon Valley near Dehradun where young Indians could be brought up to a physical and educational standard which put them on a par with British cadets. The College was staffed by British officers and school masters, and the first intake of 37 boys was divided into three houses, Rawlinson, Roberts and Kitchener. During the 1920s nationalists began to demand an acceleration of the Indianisation of the officer corps. They calculated that at the present rate of commissioning it would take more than a century to complete the process. The government of India’s response was to re-create Sandhurst in India, purchasing the handsome colonial buildings and the 206 acre grounds of the Indian Railways Staff College at Dehradun, blessed with breath-taking views of the Himalayas, and appointing a largely British staff headed by a former Gurkha officer Brigadier L P Collins. The first batch of 40 gentleman cadets began their training in October 1932, and two months later the college was officially opened by Field Marshal Chetwode, commander-in-chief India. The Indian Military Academy was essentially a British institution transposed to the sub-continent. The cadets curriculum on Indian military history included Field Marshal Lord Robert’s Robert’s ‘Forty One Years in India’(1891), Sir John Kaye’ and George Malleson: ‘History of the Indian Mutiny (1888), and Mervyn Davies: ‘Clive of Plassey’ (1939)’, while the library contained full sets of Sir John Fortescue’s monumental ‘History of the British Army’ and William Napier’s ‘History of the Peninsular War’. The essentially British culture was reinforced as Indian King’s Commissioned Officers, the products of Sandhurst, returning to India ACADEMICS 87 to appointments at Dehradun. By the beginning of the Second World War the Indian Military Academy had commissioned 524 officers. Between then and 1946 it was to commission another 3887 Indian officers, but it also commissioned 710 British officers, so that the culture remained essentially that of Sandhurst. When India became independent in 1947 and Dehradun got its first Indian commandant a large minority of the staff remained British, though in many respects it was the Indians who clung to the British traditions. The central assembly hall, for example, was named Chetwode Hall, in which was inscribed in oak paneling at the entrance the Academy’s creed, excerpted from Chetwode’s speech at the inauguration of the academy in 1932: ‘The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next. Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time’.* The first two cadet battalions formed after independence had eight companies named after famous battles of the Indian army. Given a military history extending over 3,000 years the choice was vast, but the new commandant settled on the following: Keren (1941), Alamein (1942), Sangro (1943) Cassino (1944), Imphal (1944) , Kohima (1944) and Meiktila (1945). Pakistan 1947–1951 In 1947 Brigadier Francis Ingall, a graduate of Sandhurst and officer of the Bengal Lancers, was given the task of creating a cadet academy for the new state of Pakistan. He had modest but adequate funds, a choice of some highly experienced British and Indian Army personnel, and the enthusiastic support of the new government. Like Chetwode in 1930 he chose an existing educational institution, a training school for the Royal Indian Army Service Corps, in the wooded hills above Abbottabad, a place of considerable natural beauty, with plenty of room to expand for sports fields and a polo ground. Ingall followed the model already established at Dehradun. He secured the service of an experienced British Guards RSM, and Abbottabad Pakistan Military Academy 88 ACADEMICS a number of Moslem ex Indian Army officers, many of them commissioned from Dehradun and senor NCOs. He also managed to recruit a number of highly qualified Moslem academics, who had had to flee India during partition, for who he secured honorary military rank, and the foundations of an adequate library thanks to controlled looting of libraries in Lahore and Rawalpindi which would otherwise have been destroyed. To a much greater extent than his contemporaries at Dehradun, Ingall was conscious of the need to create symbolism which would encapsulate the values of the new state. For this reason he linked the academy’s banner to Pakistan’s founder, Mohammed Jinnah, and insisted that the cadet companies be named not after the battles of the Indian Army but after Moslem leaders and battles of the remote past. In some ways he was more conscious of the need to create a distinctively Moslem tradition, than were his ex-Indian army comrades, who like the staff at Dehradun clung to British tradition. In the creation of the Pakistan Military Academy British staff were less in evidence than they were at Dehradun, but they didn’t have to be. The Officers and NCOs who staffed the academy were themselves the product either of Dehradun or Sandhurst, and like the Indians of Dehra Dun they insisted on honouring their founder, naming their central lecture theatre Ingall Hall. Royal Military College Malaysia 1952–1967 To an extent not fully appreciated the Malayan campaign (194860) was the last victory of the British Indian Army, in that many of the officers and regular soldiers had spent much of their military careers in India, including the COC General Urqhart and the C-InC General Harold Briggs. It was these men who laid the foundation of the plans which were to be successfully implemented by Gerald Templar. The British high command had realized by the early 1950s that the only way they would be able to generate the forces necessary to swamp the insurgency would be by a massive expansion of local forces. The existing Malay regiment was to be expanded from two battalions to ten, while a new multi-racial regiment, to be recruited from Chinese and Tamils as well as Malays, named the Federation Regiment, was to be recruited up to three battalions. In the event the Malay Regiment never grew beyond seven battalions, while the Federation Regiment was able to recruit only one battalion. New battalions needed officers. In July 1952 the Malay Regiment Training Depot at Port Dickson was expanded into the Malay Regiment Training centre, with an additional section, The Pre-Officer Cadet Training Unit. Shortly thereafter a cadre of 18 military and academic staff from RMA Sandhurst arrived to establish courses, while 12 soldiers of the Federation Regiment were sent to Eaton Hall, soon followed by another 24 from both the Malay and Federation Regiment who went directly to Sandhurst. In the mid and late 1950s more than 100 Malayan cadets of all races were commissioned from Sandhurst, who were then posted back to the various battalions and after operational experience spent time as directing staff at Port Dickson. In 1958 a new site was chosen for what was going to be the Army. A soldier of great military experience (Crimea, Indian Mutiny, Ashanti, Zulu and First Boer Wars) Wood found that the numerous influences to which the Egyptian army had been exposed had left it thoroughly confused. He formed a training team of 25 British officers and around 30 NCOs who were given extra pay and/ or Egyptian ranks one or two grades higher than their British ranks, disbanded the remnants of the existing Egyptian army, and began reconstruction from the ground up. Royal Military College Malaysia Royal Military College, 1200 acres on a range of hills ten miles from Kuala Lumpur which overlooked a disused mining pool, which was landscaped and converted into an artificial lake. The construction of the buildings, assembly halls, dormitories, classrooms, a gymnasium, laboratories, along with the leveling of parade grounds and rifle ranges took three years and was funded entirely by the British government to the tune of $20 million. The last British commandant left in 1967, along with the majority of the remaining British staff, leaving behind an institution which like the Indian and Pakistan military academies was essentially British in its values and its traditions. And like Dehradun and Abbottabad the Royal Military Academy Malaysia honoured the man it saw as instrumental in its foundation, naming its central Assembly Hall after Field Marshal Gerald Templar. THE MIDDLE EASTERN EXPERIENCE: 1882 – PRESENT. Egypt 1882-1922 The British Army’s involvement in the Middle East began in 1882 with the invasion of Egypt. At the time the Gladstone government had no intention of allowing this intervention to turn into a long-term commitment; doubtless that the parsimonious prime minister would be horrified to learn that the British Army is still heavily involved in the area, more than 130 years later. The defeat at Tel el Kabir precipitated the total collapse of the Egyptian Army. One of the first tasks which faced the British occupiers was to rebuild it. In 1808 Mohammad Ali, the Ottoman officer of Albanian parentage who had seized control of Egypt, began the process of remodeling Egyptian Army on European lines. He had founded an officer academy 1811, first located in Cairo, and then shifted south to Aswan in 1820, where officer cadets were less likely to be affected by the social and political distractions of the capital. In the middle years of the nineteenth century a number of training missions worked with the Egyptian Army, though the Turkish influence predominated until the arrival of an American mission under the command of Civil War veteran General Charles P. Stone in 1868, which came to an end with the British invasion of 1882. In December 1882 the British appointed the much-wounded General Sir Evelyn Wood as sirdar (commander) of the Egyptian The British training mission to Egypt had some success in the 1880s and 90s, improving the performance of the Egyptian Army. Defeated in the Sudan in 1883, in 1898 the Anglo-Egyptian Army (8,000 British and 17,000 Egyptians) achieved a crushing victory over the Mahdi’s forces, killing more than 10,000. British influence in Egypt’s military academy undoubtedly improved the quality of Egyptian officers, but as in the case of India the British ensured that admission to the academy was restricted to the traditional elite. In the short-term this was a wise policy. In June 1906 in the village of Denshawai, Egyptian peasants, outraged at the shooting of some of their pigeons, set upon a hunting party of British officers, killing two. In retaliation the British hanged seven of the villagers, sentenced two more to life imprisonment, and 26 more to floggings and various terms of imprisonment with hard-labour. The incident served as a flash-point for a nationalist explosion. Anti-British riots were to become a regular feature of Egyptian life, particularly serious in 1914 and 1919, until in 1922 Britain declared that Egypt was independent. Though Britain maintained substantial forces in the country, she disengaged increasingly from attempting to train Egyptian forces, possibly on the grounds that Britain had no desire to increase the efficiency of an army which might one day be turned against her. The Egyptian officer corps, increasingly divorced from the rank and file, remained generally pro British until 1936 when the military academy began to admit cadets drawn from the well educated middle classes, like Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat. In the summer of 1942, with Axis forces only 70 miles from Cairo, groups of junior officers attempted an uprising, which the British easily suppressed. Ten years later this new class of officer, now reaching the rank of colonel, conducted a rather better organized coup which overthrew the monarchy and set Egypt on a collision course with Britain. The Arab Revolt 1916-18 Unlike the situation in India or Malaya, the Egyptian training mission was of relatively short duration, and operating in a volatile political situation over which it had little control. Its importance lay not in any transformation it could effect in the Egyptian Army, but in the creation of a relatively large number of British officers who were fluent in Arabic and who understood Arab culture. Thanks to the propagandizing of American journalist Lowell Thomas and his own literary abilities, Colonel Tom Lawrence is now fixed permanently in the public imagination as the organizer and leader of the Arab revolt against the Ottomans in the Hejaz. In reality, the mission was well supported by dozens of officers and NCOs seconded from Egyptian training organisations, men whose own ACADEMICS 89 tried again in 1941. When this attempt was crushed, largely by the rapid deployment of the Arab Legion (see below), a new generation grew up, even more extreme in its radicalism, and in 1958 finally succeeded in removing the British imposed monarchy. Brig Sheen, Gen Karimi and Dr Anderson at the ANAOA knowledge of the Arabic language and Bedouin customs was at least the equal of that of Lawrence. Iraq 1921-1935 When Anglo-Indian soldiers entered Baghdad in March 1917 they were treated as liberators. Three years later, when it became apparent that the new country of Iraq, formed from the three Mesopotamian provinces of the Ottoman Empire was going to be little more than a British colony, the Arab tribes of the lower Tigris and upper Euphrates rose in revolt. During the course of 1920 the British poured troops, eventually numbering more than 100,000, into their new territory, gradually crushing the revolt. At a conference held in Cairo in March 1921, the Colonial Secretary Winston Churchill, decided to embark on an ambitious plan of nation building, even as such a scheme was being abandoned in Egypt. The first thing a new nation needs is an army. During the Arab Revolt, Lawrence’s chief of staff, Lieutenant Colonel Pierce Joyce, who had been attached to the Egyptian Army since 1907, had befriended two of the revolts Arab leaders, Jafar al Askari and Nuri al Said, both of whom had been Baghdad born officers in the Ottoman army. In 1921, with both his Arab friends now holding prominent positions in the new administration in Iraq (ultimately Nuri al Said was to become prime minister and Jafar al Askari minister of defence), Joyce was invited to Baghdad to establish an officer corps for the new Iraqi Army. Drawing on the Egyptian training mission, but with support from Sandhurst, by 1924 Joyce had established an Iraqi Military Academy on the banks of the Tigris, which after disastrous floods in the early 1940s was moved to its present site of Ar Rustamiyah, to the south east of Baghdad. Appointed inspector general of the Iraqi Army Joyce retired in 1927, but the Iraqi Military Academy retained many British features, including a system of cadet selection which was actually fairer than that employed by Sandhurst at the time. Nuri and Jafar both saw the academy, and consequently the army, as the mechanism from which a sense of Iraqi national identity would emerge, and like Egyptian reformers ensured that young men from all social backgrounds with the requisite educational qualifications could enter. The result was that the academy became a hotbed of radical agitation, in which the first generation of cadets attempted to overthrow the government in 1935, and 90 ACADEMICS Arab Legion – Jordan 1920 to Present. Another of Lawrence’s officers, Captain Frederick Peake, who had been serving with the Sudan Camel Corps, was tasked in 1920 with forming a Reserve Mobile Force of Bedouin Arabs to police the new mandate of Transjordan. This force, renamed the Arab Legion, grew to the size of a brigade. By the early 1950s, although senior appointments remained the preserve of the British, an increasing number of positions were held by Arab officers, some of whom were locally trained at an embryonic cadet academy outside Amman, and others trained at Sandhurst, most notably Crown Prince Hussein. With the death of his father in 1956, the young king replaced those British officers in senior positions with Arabs, though the British influence in both what was now Jordan’s Royal Military Academy and in other training institutions remained strong. Over the last 60 years some 400 Jordanian officers have been admitted to Sandhurst, which has helped maintain and strengthen the link between the British and Jordanian armies. Indeed, so strong is this link that Jordan has been accused by radical Arab regimes from time to time of being little more than a Western ‘crusader state’, a veritable ‘Trojan Horse’ within the Arab camp. At any one time there are some 300 Jordanian ‘loan’ officers and NCOs serving in key positions in the armies of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states. Oman – The Sultan’s Armed Forces 1951 to Present. In 1951 a training team of Arab Legion officers, British and Jordanian, began recruiting and training the Trucial Oman Scouts, which grew over the first ten years to more than 1,000 soldiers commanded and advised by some 160 British officers and NCOs. By the late 1960s, with a South Yemen supported Marxist insurgency threatening to overthrow the Sultanate of Oman, the British land-force commander in the Persian Gulf, General Sir Roland Gibbs, reorganised the Scouts into two new units, one which became the army of the United Arab Emirates, the other which grew into Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces. A graduate of Sandhurst, the sultan’s son, Qaboos, engineered a bloodless coup in 1970, removed his ultra conservative father, and with substantial British and Jordanian assistance expanded and improved his army. While a large number of Omani cadets were sent to Sandhurst in the 1970s (for a time they eclipsed the number of Jordanian cadets at the academy), others were trained at the new Sultan Qaboos Military Academy built north of Salalah in Dohfar province, 550 miles from Muscat. The majority of staff was recruited initially from Jordan, with assistance from British ‘loan’ officers, though by the 1990s increasingly large numbers of Sandhurst trained Omani officers were sufficiently senior to take over an ever larger number of positions on the directing staff. Conclusion. This brief history of the British role in establishing officer academies reveals a number of recurring features. times having to beg, borrow and steal to maintain momentum, but unlike Brigadier Ingall, the political terrain in which the Qargha team must operate is much less well known. First, in India (1932-47), Jordan (1940-56) and Malaya (1952-67) British officers and NCOs took the dominant role in educating and training cadet officers, roughly fifteen years in each case. In Pakistan (1947-51) and Oman (1970 – to present) a relatively small number of British officers and NCOs were assisted by directing staff who were British trained, Moslem British Indian Army officers and NCOs in Pakistan and Jordanian Army personnel, many of who were Sandhurst trained, in Oman. Third, on the basis of the historical evidence, the assumption that ‘mentoring’ would be effective in an environment like that of Afghanistan is at best overly optimistic. In all the cases examined British teams actually ran the training programmes, in the most successful cases for fifteen years, before gradually handing their roles to Indians, Malaysians or Jordanians. Like the Egyptian Army of the early 1880s, which was imbued with a mixture of Turkish and American (Union and Confederate) military culture, the Afghan Army is the product of many over-lapping influences, Turkish, Russian, American, with a pronounced irregular culture, not unlike that once affected by the armies of Cuba, Israel, or other nations which believe themselves to be the product of successful guerrilla wars. Second, in Egypt and Iraq, British training teams were attempting to reconstruct armies in countries which they had invaded, Egypt in 1882 as conquerors, Iraq in 1916-18 as ostensible liberators, which very quickly turned to occupation once the British had suppressed the Iraqi revolt of 1920. In both cases the British improved the efficiency of the armies, but relied on officers drawn from an elite, who were increasingly divorced from their own societies. The introduction of officers from a wider background led to an attempted revolt in Iraq in 1941 and in Egypt in 1942, with a successful revolt in Egypt in 1952 followed by one in Iraq in 1958. Third, all these missions were conducted by teams imbued with the same military culture. Whether they were British, Indian, Pakistani, Malayan, Jordanian or Omani, they all spoke the same military language, and all shared the same military values. This was the language and these were the values which had been developed at Woolwich and Sandhurst in earlier centuries. Fourth, there is a strong correlation between the success of these missions and the political support afforded them. Indian nationalists, the Government of India in New Delhi, and the British government in London all backed the establishment of Dehradun, the new government of Pakistan gave its full support to Abbottobad, and the British government and the nascent Malayan government backed the establishment of the Royal Military Academy Malaysia. In the Middle East the establishment of a Jordanian military academy, and later an academy in Oman, were regarded as vital not just by the Hashemite monarchy and Sultan Qaboos, but by the Foreign and Colonial Offices in London. With the notable exception of Abbottabad, where Brigadier Ingall had to beg, borrow and sometimes steal the resources he required, in India, Malaya, Jordan and Oman governments appeared to be willing to fund every request. In Egypt and Iraq political support for the training missions was less in evidence. The granting of independence to Egypt in 1922, and to Iraq in 1935, was accompanied by a withdrawal of support for efforts to create Egyptian and Iraqi officer corps on a British model. Both countries remained vital for imperial communications, but in Egypt this amounted to holding a naval base at Alexandria and the Canal Zone, and in Iraq of airfields at Habbaniyah and Basra. The ANAOA Mission in the Light of Historical Experience The British lead ISAF mission to ANAOA is very different in most respects from its historical antecedents. First, the team is part of a complex coalition. Although the core team of mentors, British, Australians and New Zealanders share a common military culture, they operate within an alliance system dependent on the United States. Unlike all the historical missions examined, in Qargha the British are not in the driving-seat. Fourth, in all the cases examined an infrastructure was in place before training commenced. In India, Pakistan and Malaya great care was taken to provide cadets with an environment which reinforced the values the courses were designed to inculcate. There has often been a need to expand accommodation very rapidly – in Sandhurst, for example, the ‘Redoubt’ was pressed into service during the First World War, and Nissan huts mushroomed in the areas behind New College during the Second, but there was always a central core of buildings which exemplified the culture of the army. In Qargha the training team is in a unique situation, at least for a regular army, of having to build and maintain the infrastructure while conducting the training and education. Postscript Although the British Army has established more officer academies throughout the world in the last century than any other army, the conditions the team faces at Qargha are unusual. They represent a combination of difficulties, some of which have never been faced by training teams in the past. Despite these difficulties, the team has made progress which many visitors have described as ‘astonishing’. On what was a bare hillside as recently as the summer of 2013, there is now a tent city where two cadet Kandaks are under instruction, testimony to the legendary flexibility and improvisation displayed by the British soldier in the face of apparently insuperable difficulties. In the distance the new buildings, encased in scaffolding, are getting ever closer to completion. And on the far-off hillsides, on the parade grounds, and in the lecture tents, ANAOA’s cadets are being trained and educated in a curriculum which any graduate of Sandhurst would recognize immediately. It is clear now that the eventual success of ANAOA depends on only one factor-time. The academy and its training team needs time, and that is the one commodity which all the genius, all the flexibility, and all the improvisation of the British soldier cannot supply. We are keeping our fingers crossed.’ 30 December 2013 *An indication of the extent to which training at Sandhurst and Dehradun inculcated the values of ‘officership’ came with the fall of Singapore in February 1942, and the surrender of more than 80,000 British, Indian and Australian troops to the Japanese. Of the 45,000 Indians who surrendered 40,000 volunteered to join the Japanese sponsored Indian National Army. This number included many VCOs, but only two Indian officers commissioned from Dehradun, and none who had been commissioned from RMC Sandhurst or RMA Woolwich. Second, there is doubt over the strength of the coalition’s commitment to the training mission. Like Egypt in the 1920s and Iraq in the 1930s governments may find it expedient to cut their losses very rapidly, particularly if the United States decides to leave. Like the situation in Pakistan in 1947, the training team finds itself at ACADEMICS 91 Major-General Douglas Neil Wimberley CB, DSO, MC: Divisional Commander, 1941–43 Dr Christopher Mann, Department of War Studies Major-General Douglas Wimberley was General Officer ComDouglas Wimberley was born in Inverness in 1896. He commismanding (GOC) 51st Highland Division from June 1941 to August sioned into the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders in 1915 (see 1943, leading it through the North African and Sicilian Campaign. Dr Frances Hurd’s article for his time at Sandhurst). He served My research on Wimberley and 51st Highland Division has doveon the Western Front fighting in the Battle of the Somme and the tailed quite fortuitously with some of the work going on historical third Battle of Ypres. In 1917 as a Machine Corps officer in 51st and contemporary divisional structure in the Department of War Highland Division he was wounded and won a Military Cross at Studies, particularly the work done Dr Paul Latawski for the Land Cambrai. In the inter-war years he saw service in Ireland, RusWarfare Centre. There are plenty of divisional histories – and 51st sia and on the North-West Frontier. Wimberley attended staff colHighland is particularly well served in this respect lege in 1926 where the instructors included Alan – and some of them are very good. However, Brooke, Bernard Montgomery, Henry Pownall these books do not set out to address what the and Bernard Paget and some of his fellow stuIn the inter-war years he divisional commander actually does other than in dents were Harold Alexander, Oliver Leese, Miles saw service in Ireland, passing. There are plenty of good military biogDempsey and Brian Robertson. He took comRussia and on the North- mand of the 1st Camerons in 1938, taking them raphies but mainly of people who go on higher things and their period of divisional command to France with the outbreak of war but missed West Frontier. usually receives fairly perfunctory coverage. Disthe French Campaign. He received brigade comcussion of doctrinal and practical issues relatmand in the Home Forces in the summer of 1940, ing to the division and how it is commanded has thrown some before taking over the Highland Division in June 1941. Wimberley interesting issues and there is not a lot of literature specifically was a prodigious collector of nicknames – he was ‘Tartan Tam’, about it. The division has been the corner stone of mid-twentieth ‘Lang Tam’ and even ‘The Loch Ness Monster’ to his men– most century armies and is probably the largest formation for which a of which alluded to his size and Scottishness. Harold Alexander solider feels real affection. It is also, in words of Field Marshal Bill referred to him as ‘Wimbles’ but that was unique to Alexander. Slim ‘one of the best for commands in the service...the smallest formation that is a complete orchestra of war and the largest in As GOC Wimberley brought a real sense of identity based around which every man can know you.’ Therefore, the character of diviScotland and particularly the Highlands to his division. He recogsional commander is of vital importance. As the 1953 Highland nised the importance of ‘pipes and tartan’ and felt that ‘the effect Division history says: ‘A fighting Division takes not a little of its they had on battle efficiency was great indeed.’ He had always colour from its commanding officer.’ keen advocate of the kilt as combat dress. His old battalion, the 1st Camerons, was the last British unit to wear it in combat. As to the pipes and drums these were a central part of the division’s Douglas Wimberley’s grandson, Mike, explains the Battle of Wadi Akarit atop of the Roumana Ridge to the staff of 51st Scottish Brigade in 2009 92 The Highway Decorators Wimberley at an O Group prior the Battle of Wadi Akarit, April 1943 identity. The pipers famously lead the division into its first battle at El Alamein in October 1942. Captain Charles Barker of the 1st Gordons recalled that ‘It was a fantastic experience going into such an action with such a splendid Division accompanied by the pipes.’ The sheer spectacle of the pipes and drums were invaluable on ceremonial occasions such as the victory parade at Tripoli on 4 February 1943. There ‘every single kilt in the division was on display’. The Prime Minster Winston Churchill and Chief of the Imperial General Staff General Sir Alan Brooke were both much moved by the occasion and Wimberley recalled that their notes of congratulation ‘gave an even greater fill-up to our very high morale.’ There was also the famous HD divisional sign which was painted on road signs and almost any available surface earning the division the sobriquet of the ‘Highway Decorators’. This was very much encouraged by the general. Indeed as the first division into Tripoli Wimberley is reputed to have asked a Gordon’s sergeant where they intended to paint the HD sign and was told ‘We have no paint, sir’. ‘Oh that’s alright’ said Wimberley ‘I’ve got it’ producing a pot of paint from his jeep’ the arc of fire required. That was his way.’ It remained so at higher levels. His GSO 1 for most the African Campaign was Roy Urquhart who reckoned that Wimberley ‘ran the [division] as if it was a battalion. He commanded everything and everybody.’ His careful planning was evident at Alamein where he used a large model to take his commanders through their part in the operation. He insisted that all battalions Major-General Douglas Wimberley, replicate his measures. The division GOC 51st Highland Division undertook four full-scale rehearsals. He took a careful interest in the ground and at Medenine in Tunisia in March 1943 he insisted that two of his brigadiers change their dispositions, undoubtedly for the better, after surveying their positions. At Wadi Akarit in April he and a fellow divisional commander, Francis Tuker, demanded and got major changes to the Corps plan ‘after studying the ground’ including the provision of an extra division. Perhaps Wimberley could over do it. Urquhart noted at Alamein that the divisional Commander Royal Artillery, Brigadier George Elliot, had ‘spent hours producing a very detailed sketch of his fire plan, for which he was hoping to get final approval. DW started to mark it with a china-graph pencil. Most things he handled got covered with scribbles. But this was ready to go to press, and between us we snatched from him. George and I afterwards reckoned we had saved the battle.’ This behaviour was certainly not mission command but it worked as the division’s success in battle proved. The 51st Highland Division could fight a first class set piece battle. Alamein and Wadi Akarit were the prime examples. This success was down to careful preparation. Echoing the thoughts of both OliThis pride in all things Scottish also manifested itself in his famous, ver Leese, his Corps Commander, and the 8th Army commander, or perhaps infamous. policy of appointing Scots and particularly Montgomery, Wimberley commented at the start of Alamein ’There Highlanders where ever possible. This has been overstated at was nothing more I could do…it was only possible to pray for their least in terms of individual personnel. Major Richmond Gorle, success.’ The actual conduct of the battle was largely determined the second-in-command of one of his artillery regiments and a by his lower level commanders and bravery of his men, but his non-Scottish member of the division, said ‘he was never anycareful management of the division’s resources over eleven days thing but friendly to us “mercenaries in the pay fighting was vital. He was not just a careful planer of the King of Scotland.” He tolerated us and but also an assured leader under the pressures of in the end admitted that we had deserved our command in battle. The most decisive battlefield He tolerated us and in place in the division.’ It could be a slightly differhe made in the North African Camthe end admitted that we intervention ent matter when it came to larger bodies of men. paign was the commitment of his reserve during had deserved our place Wimberley himself recounted his ‘fury when I the Battle of Wadi Akarit on 6 April 1943. Sending heard we were to be sent a purely English Antithe 5th Black Watch into action at precisely the in the division. Aircraft regiment.’ Eventually he took the issue right moment saved the key position on Roumana to Anti-Aircraft (AA) Command, berating General Ridge when the commanding brigadier seemed Timothy Pile until he released 40th Light AA Regiment, a territorial not appreciate the seriousness of the situation. regiment recruited in the north of Scotland. When the division was mobilised for service in the Middle-East he wrote to every Therefore, a real sense of regional and national identity and espirit divisional commander in Home Forces asking them ‘to comb’ de corps coupled with a careful, fastidious, tightly controlled, even their units for ‘the Jocks I needed.’ His only failure, if it can be rigid style, of command – all of which were a product of Wimbercalled that, was in the case of the division’s machine gun battalley’s leadership – produced the best and most successful British ion, the 1/7th Middlesex , as there being no Scottish units in this infantry division, possibly any type division, of this period in North specialised role. This he characteristically rationalised that they Africa. However, Wimberley was also lucky. This was physical; his ‘could be absorbed rather as “mascots” by the Jocks.’ Andrew jeep ran over a mine at Alamein and of the three other occupants Dunlop, his General Staff Officer 1 (chief of staff in modern partwo were killed and the other spent a year in hospital. Wimberley lance) in Sicily reckoned that he ‘inspired the highest standard of was back in action that afternoon. It was also temporal. He and espirit de corps within his Division, achieving a Divisional loyalty his division also arrived Egypt at the right time, a month or two such as I have experienced in none other.’ earlier and 51st Highland might have been thrown piecemeal into to the confused fighting of the spring and early summer of 1942. Given Wimberley’s attention detail with regards to appearance, Instead under the new commander of the 8th Army, Montgomery, it was hardly surprising that he took a similar attitude to planWimberley and his division had the time to prepare thoroughly for ning and command. Certainly as was common in Montgomery’s their first battle and thereafter prospered. Also it is worth noting 8th Army, he paid very close attention to what his subordinates that the under division’s next commander it faired considerably were doing. This was a trait that had manifested itself as a batless well, admittedly in very trying circumstances. As Wimberley’s talion commander. The Cameron regimental history had noted of old corps commander, Oliver Leese wrote to Montgomery durhis period of battalion command that he ‘preferred to site secing the Normandy Campaign: ‘I am very sorry to hear about the tion posts himself; and when the post was being made, to look 51st Division. I always wondered how they would fight without the through the sights of the Bren gun to satisfy himself that it covered strong personal influence of Douglas Wimberley. ACADEMICS 93 Book Reviews Agent Rose Bernard O’Connor: Amberley Publishers, 2012 Anita Morgan, CABS This book is a tribute to the life and work of Eileen Nearne. Nearne, whose hermit like existence up until her death in 2010 belied the vital and dangerous role she embraced in WW II, working undercover in occupied France for the Secret Operations Executive (SOE). The author has focussed upon her military training and work for the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY), where she was actively recruited for the SOE due to her earlier childhood, spent in France. Nearne was a fluent French speaker – a vital pre-requisite for SOE recruiters and in high demand because of the competition for French speakers generated by differing segments of the security forces, at home and abroad. The writer describes the SOE recruitment, selection and training of agents, where Nearne had to undertake field skills, weapon handling, physical and psychological training and intelligence work as a preliminary stage of her assessment. SOE were thorough in the rigours of their training, because they wanted to ensure that only those who could endure such hardships, would progress to secondary training in sabotage, spying and code-work. Nearne, though not the hardiest of her group, possessed natural qualities of determination, reflex thinking and lying which her instructors felt compensated for any shortfalls in physical fitness: the latter quality, they noted, Nearne had in abundance. Under interrogation Nearne never revealed compromising information to her instructors, preferring to create background details to evade further questioning and which even her instructors felt compelled to check up on because she appeared so credible. Despite contrasting opinions about Nearne’s readiness for operations from her instructors, the head of SOE (French section) was Maurice Buckmaster and under intense pressure to deliver more agents into occupied France, he decided to send Nearne to France early in 1944. The author describes her role as an undercover wireless operator, disseminating information back and forth from London, from where she was deployed on the outskirts of Paris. Her role was fraught with danger because Paris, at that time, was heavily populated by the Gestapo and the SS who had been sent to intimidate the population and undermine the Resistance movement. Nearne proved to be an asset to the SOE, maintaining her cover and remaining productive long after the estimated ‘3 month expected life’ of field operatives at that time, even when her own spy-ring was infiltrated and finally collapsed. She was eventually captured by the Gestapo but evaded execution by claiming she was French and had been blackmailed to work for the Resistance. She was imprisoned in Ravensbruck concentration camp, as the allies were landing on French beaches and despite the harsh conditions, Nearne still retained her indominatable spirit; she escaped from a working party, across snow laden forests, to reach the American lines at Leipzig. However, liberty with the Americans was hard to come by; she was interrogated and imprisoned with SS female officers because they believed she was a collaborator or double agent. It was testament to her patience and resolve that she survived this ordeal and was eventually turned over to the British forces by her American captors, who still believed she was an enemy agent. She was repatriated to the UK within weeks and hailed as a heroine for her work by the SOE but sadly Nearne never recovered from the ordeal of her ‘captivity’ by two foreign powers. The book does give valuable insights into how SOE agents were generally trained but frustratingly for a biography, the author has made many unsupported assumptions and compensates for this by engaging the reader to creatively ‘imagine’ in order to fill the void. Given that this book was intended to give an account of Nearne’s wartime achievements, being constantly reminded that ‘one can imagine’ only served to highlight the limited depth of research apparent. Moreover, the balance on the focus between Nearne and the SOE organisation itself, logically favoured the latter which could be due to the wealth of information readily available. However, for a more expansive and definitive work on the SOE, readers would be far better informed by reading SOE In France by Michael Foot (1996). As stated at the beginning of this review, Agent Rose is a tribute to Eileen Nearne, rather than presenting in-depth research, its aim is to celebrate and give credit to a heroine whose WWII exploits may have remained in obscurity, but for this text. British Generals in Blair’s Wars Jonathan Bailey, Richard Iron and Hew Strachan (eds) (Farnham: Ashgate, 2013) Dr Martin A. Smith (DIA) This book has already made waves far beyond those normally engendered by works published by academic presses. In the summer of 2013 it emerged that the MoD had refused permission for six serving senior officers to have chapters included in it. Whilst the book’s editors understandably professed themselves ‘incensed’ by this decision, the publishers were probably grateful for the free publicity, whilst the attempt at gagging has been at best only partly successful over the longer term. Those seeking informed, cogent and frequently controversial comment and 94 BOOK REVIEW analysis of recent British military operations and the failure to effectively learn and identify lessons arising from them, will hardly be disappointed by what they will find here. As one might expect, the focus of many of the chapters is on Iraq and Afghanistan. However, additional range and depth is provided by individual chapters covering other interventions too. These include Kosovo in 1999, with General Sir Mike Jackson revisiting and throwing fresh light on his well-known clash with then SACEUR, US General Wesley Clark, over what to do about a Russian move to deploy troops pre-emptively to Pristina airport. General Sir David Richards writes on the British intervention in Sierra Leone the following year, which he commanded. From this experience, Richards addresses the issue of state failure, an increasingly evident and significant threat to regional and international security. He offers the provocative conclusion that the Sierra Leone experience suggests that ‘to paraphrase Winston Churchill, a little ‘less jaw-jaw’ and a little ‘more war-war’ is required if the failed or failing state is to recover in a time frame that will satisfy its people and our consciences’. Although – refreshingly – there is little evidence to suggest that the generals have been given a set template to work from in putting together their individual chapters, several core underlying themes nevertheless emerge from their analyses. Chief amongst these is the ongoing challenge of developing an effective ‘comprehensive approach’ in operational practice. This hinges on creating a more coherent and effective synergy between the Army, FCO, and DfID on the ground. Its underdevelopment has been much remarkedupon in the context of Iraq and Afghanistan, but the problem is not new. Here Lieutenant General Sir Alistair Irwin offers an unusual and interesting perspective based on his various tours in Northern Ireland. He concludes that there were enduring, frustrating, and potentially harmful failures by different organisations to work together effectively, including the Army and police. Whilst, overall, the generals are trenchant in criticising the absence of an effective comprehensive approach during their times in command, they often have less to say on what may be done to improve matters. Indeed some civilians have argued that prevailing military attitudes have contributed to the problem. An exception is Lieutenant General Sir Barney White-Spunner, who commanded in Iraq in 2003 and again in 2008. He argues cogently that ‘Armies must accept that the task of defence has changed since 1989. They must not only destroy but also rebuild’. He suggests that reconstruction work might be a principal task for a reconstituted Army Reserve. The generals who served in Iraq strongly reinforce the criticisms aired by academics and other commentators that the US and UK undertook the 2003 invasion with no effective plan for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction. Major General Tim Cross, who served in the small and under-resourced team set up under retired US General Jay Garner in early 2003, is particularly insightful – and scathing – about this. The wilful disregard of the Bush administration for post-war planning is staggering and the failure of the Blair government to consider the issue more seriously itself is similarly deplorable. One of the most interesting chapters is written by Brigadier Justin Maciejewski, who commanded in Basra during the climatic crises there in 2007-8. He makes a strong argument to the effect that the scale and nature of the whole British effort in southern Iraq was ‘designed to do just enough to underpin the credibility of the political and military relationship with the US, whilst minimising the domestic political consequences of financial and tactical overexposure to events on the ground’. As such it could be argued that the British effort was almost set up to fail – or at least fail to achieve lasting and positive strategic effects. This notion – of disconnect between politicians, civil servants, and senior officers in the UK and those charged with command on the ground – recurs throughout the book. If there is one principal theme running through the contributions to this book it is of the lack of coherence between officials in London and commanders on the ground, between civil agencies and the military in the field, and – by no means least importantly – within the MoD and the Army itself. The latter is evident in terms of failing to engender the culture and machinery necessary to enable an effective process of learning lessons (and learning from them) to be established and developed. This issue is addressed by Lieutenant General Sir Paul Newton – the first head of the Army’s Force Development and Training Command and now Director of the Strategic Studies Institute at Exeter University – in a concluding chapter. Newton is not sparing in his criticisms, including of RMAS, for sometimes emphasising the ‘venerable’ and being leery of the new and innovative. Anybody – in or out of uniform – with an interest in contemporary defence and international affairs will find much to inform, provoke, and challenge them here. The chapters, originally based on presentations given at Oxford University, are short, pithy, and generally well-written. The publishers have also done readers a favour by bringing the book out in paperback and therefore at a reasonable price. Defending the Realm: The politics of Britain’s small wars since 1945 Aaron Edwards (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2012) Lt Col Harold Simpson (DIA) This stimulating book, published in 2012, is undoubtedly a good read for anyone interested in the politics of Great Britain’s small wars since 1945 and in the conduct of these campaigns at the operational level. Aaron Edwards chooses eight case studies and devotes a chapter to each. The first five (Palestine, Malaya, Kenya, Cyprus and Aden) have very much an “End of Empire” flavour. The other three examples are much more contemporary, being Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. The book is written in such a way that it is perfectly possible for the reader to just “dip in” and read one chapter or a selection of chapters that happen to be of greatest interest. I would contend, however, the book is best enjoyed if the reader reads all eight chapters chronologically. In this way, the comparisons, commonalities and differences that distinguish the various campaigns become clearer and it is possible to evaluate the evolution of British strategy in prosecuting its small wars over the 66 years that have elapsed between exit from Palestine in 1948 and impending withdrawal later this year from Afghanistan. A central theme that emerges throughout this book is that there is no one historical ‘grand narrative’ underpinning the course of events over the seven decade long period covered in the book. Superfi BOOK REVIEW 95 cially, it might be possible to advance a historical narrative of declining colonialism giving way to indigenous liberation movements as a result of armed struggle but Edwards demonstrates that such a paradigm is overwhelmingly simplistic and belies the local complexities and dynamics inherent in each of the campaigns, which the British political and military authorities, both locally and back in London, often struggled to understand and keep pace with. Palestine was as much a struggle between Arab and Jew as it was a liberation movement to end British colonial rule. In Malaya and Cyprus, the local societies were also polarised along ethnic lines, reflecting ancient blood feuds that often predated British colonial rule. In Malaya, the insurgents were ethnic Chinese communist revolutionaries who received support and encouragement from the People’s Republic of China. Ranged against them were the British colonial state solidly supported by the more conservative ethnic Malay population. The Greek supported EOKA campaign for ending British rule in Cyprus was as much about ethnically cleansing the ancient enemies of the Greeks (the Turks and Turkish Cypriots) as it was about ridding Cyprus of British imperialism. Repeated attempts by the post independence Greek Cypriot government and its allies in EOKA ‘B’ to completely remove or destroy the Turkish Cypriot community would prove this. In Kenya, the local schism was not even between different tribes but rather within one fractured tribe, the Kikuyu, the largest single ethnic group in Kenya. Nearly 80 years of British rule had caused the Kikuyu to divide into those who had gained (often a great deal) from collaboration with their colonial masters and those, principally the young, landless and unemployed who had not. Significantly, the principal focus of the Kikuyu rebels (popularly known as the Mau Mau) were their tribal elders and African “big men” although the popular rhetoric and media coverage at the time often presented the struggle as one between black insurgents and white settlers. In fact, only 32 white settlers were killed during the entire campaign, compared to over 25,000 Africans. Subsequent tensions and periodic explosions of violence in post independence Kenya appear to indicate that many of the root causes of the Mau Mau conflict (land tenure, social justice and wider economic opportunities) have not gone away, despite the ending of British colonial rule more than fifty years ago. Aden, and the hurried British withdrawal in 1967, perhaps comes closest to the classic scenario of indigenous peoples freeing themselves from colonial rule through armed struggle, although even here the campaign was complicated by the Cold War backdrop and geopolitical concerns over securing oil supplies. Very much in the modern postcolonial period, Iraq and Afghanistan nevertheless have considerable local complexities and unfore- seen poisonous internal dynamics, which have made British and Allied success much harder to achieve in both theatres. Finally, Edwards’ analysis of Northern Ireland clearly shows that it has not simply been an anti-imperialist armed struggle waged by Irish nationalists against British rule. There is a complex and polarised local political scene compounded by stark divisions along religious lines that successive governments in London failed to appreciate properly, especially during the early years of “the troubles”. He rigorously subjects all his chosen case studies to the Clausewitzian dictum of war being a continuation of politics by other means. He asks the critical question of whether the exercise of British military force was in the pursuit of valid political objectives. In most cases, Edwards’ analysis suggests that there were not valid political objectives and that grand strategy in London lagged behind increasingly fast moving events on the spot. For example, the 19th century imperial posture of defending the sea route to India via the Suez Canal and Aden continued to dominate strategic assumptions well into the 1960s, despite the fact that India had become independent in 1947. In many cases, Edwards argues that the exercise of military force by the local commanders was actually a substitute for the lack of any coherent political strategy coming out of central government in London. This, he contends, was the case in Aden and in the early years of the Northern Ireland campaign and, most recently, in Iraq. The clear conclusion is that successive British governments have not “done” strategy well and that, without clear political objectives, the military have often had to muddle through as best they could, often facing very difficult, complex and deteriorating local situations. Interestingly, the two campaigns (notably the Falklands in 1982 and the First Gulf War in 1990-91) where British political strategy was perhaps most coherent and provided the military with clear and unambiguous objectives to achieve are not among those featured in this book. Nevertheless, his essential point is that Britain’s small wars have amply demonstrated that where there is a mismatch between strategy and military objectives (or worst of all, an absence of strategy), all the military can really do is to muddle through and make the best of a bad job. Aaron Edwards is evidently a disciple of the most famous dead Prussian in that his book clearly shows that, where coherent political aims are articulated and linked through a meaningful strategy to the exercise of military force, the chances of success are much higher. Overall, this is an informative and enjoyable book to read, whether the reader is interested primarily in the individual case studies and accompanying campaigns or in the wider themes of the evolution of post WW2 grand strategy and the applicability of the Clausewitzian dictum of war as a continuation of politics by other means. From East of Suez to the Eastern Atlantic: British Naval Policy 1964–70 Edward Hampshire (Farnham, Surrey: Ashgate, 2013) Dr Alistair Noble (DIA) Controversy over the procurement of expensive aircraft carriers is not a new phenomenon. We have been down this road before. In his new monograph, based on hitherto untapped archival sources, Edward Hampshire tells the story of the cancellation of the large CVA-01 strike aircraft carrier in the mid-1960s. This decision was taken against the backdrop of the Royal Navy’s realignment to take into account Britain’s reduced global role. 96 BOOK REVIEW The action commences with the unification of the four defence ministries into the Ministry of Defence in 1964. However, self preservation remained paramount for the individual services. The intense inter-service rivalry is a theme which permeates this study. A rich cast of characters are introduced. The new Defence Secretary Denis Healey was a champion of the transatlantic relationship but was determined to cut the defence budget. Though nakedly pro-Navy, Lord Mountbatten, the Chief of the Defence Staff, was past his prime and seemingly more focused on his own legacy. The naval leadership made it a priority to keep the carrier programme alive, even when support was not forthcoming from any other quarter. They hoped in vain that a Conservative administration would be returned to power in 1966 but Healey remained at Defence and the cancellation of February 1966 was never reversed. case against carriers remained consistent and was effectively lobbied. Unsurprisingly, cost issues also contributed. As a £1.4 billion project it was a natural target for cuts. Moreover, the Navy’s justification for the intervention role of the carrier was adversely affected by the Government’s decision not to provide the capability to intervene ashore east of Suez against a sophisticated foe without the support of allies. Similarly, manpower considerations also played a part – this was cited by Healey as the decisive factor. Ultimately, the Royal Navy would slowly but surely recover from the carrier cancellation and Hampshire argues that the service’s shift to a focus on the Eastern Atlantic would only develop in earnest from the 1970s. Hampshire points to poor bureaucratic tactics and a lack of coordination of arguments on the naval side. Human factors also ensured there was no united naval front. In contrast, the RAF’s This work will become standard reading on policy and strategic matters relating to the Royal Navy of the 1960s and provides a fascinating comparison with contemporary carrier developments. Multipolarity in the 21st century: a new world order Donette Murray and David Brown (eds) (Abingdon: Routledge, 2013) Dr Edward Hampshire (DIA) In the last six or seven years, it has seemed that the pre-dominant power of the United States in the international arena is now beginning to give way to a multi-polar world of jostling greater powers, including not only the US, but also China, India, Russia and the European Union. This timely book – edited by two Senior Lecturers in the Department of Defence and International Affairs here at Sandhurst, Drs Donette Murray and David Brown – assesses this perceived change in the international system. It includes a useful introduction by Dr Murray that sets out the nature of power and then follows with chapters that analyse the position of each of these world players and assesses whether a multi-polar world is actually about to come to pass. Professor Robert Singh’s fluently written and compelling chapter makes a strong case for the continued raw power and wide influence of the United States: its military capabilities are still pre-eminent and are likely to be so for many decades. Its economy bounced back from the financial crisis much quicker than had been expected by many analysts and it continues to maintain a bipartisan commitment to continued engagement with the outside world. Professor Singh ascribes much of the talk of American decline to over-pessimistic extrapolations from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the initial impact of the financial crisis, which ignored the underlying continuance of the factors that support US power. Dr Murray’s chapter deftly analyses China’s startling economic growth in the last thirty years, the impact of this in terms of the Middle Kingdom’s growing influence in Asia and beyond and the difficulties faced by a rising state attempting both to protect its burgeoning interests whilst also negotiating how best to use its power; in effect, whether to coerce or co-operate. Dr Murray also highlights the fact that China’s greatest challenges in the next decade are likely to be internal, as economic imbalances, demographic shifts and a ‘democratic deficit’ in an era of lower growth come to dominate the calculations of China’s leadership. Dmitry Polikanov’s contribution includes a fascinating survey of how Russia views itself in the international arena: a cross-continental empire ‘doomed to be a great power’ because of its geographical position and inherent vulnerability to outside interference, offering a political and even moral alternative to US world leadership. Polikanov also highlights the realities of Russian power behind the activist and sometimes aggressive stance on the world stage: a largely unmodernised state-focused economy dependent on high oil prices just to maintain stability and an only partly-reformed, bloated and brutalised military. Professor John McCormick makes a spirited attempt to argue in favour of the EU as a unified and rising actor in the international system, stating that economic power has greater significance in a post-Cold War world, that the EU now acts as a single entity on trade matters and in a number of foreign policy areas (such as Iran and Palestine), that the prospect of EU membership or association in Central and Eastern Europe has had a much greater impact than any military capability and that the EU currently, and for many decades to come, will have more international influence than many of the BRIC states, such as India, Brazil and Russia. Whether you agree or not with this analysis, Professor McCormick puts his case coherently and effectively. Professor Ganguly and Manjeet Pardesi’s chapter on India analyses India’s approach to its security and foreign relations. That Ganguly and Pardesi begin by focusing on the protection of India’s territorial integrity (which has been threatened in Kashmir, along the Chinese border, in the Sikh Punjab, and north-eastern insurgencies in the last thirty years) indicates that, like China, the greatest challenges for India remain internal. Democracy and secularism are, in their analysis, essential to bind Indians together and they therefore have concerns about rising religious tensions and Hindu nationalism. India’s overarching foreign policy aim is to maintain its strategic autonomy by ensuring hegemony in the south Asian region, combined with a risk-averse and cautious approach to potential threats. Dr Brown rounds up these chapters with a conclusion that argues, in support of Professor Singh’s assessment, that the US is still ‘the indispensable nation’ in the international system – its economic, BOOK REVIEW 97 military and diplomatic preponderance still remain largely intact despite bruising wars in the Middle East and Central Asia and the largest economic contraction since the Great Depression. However, concerns about the internal cohesion of the United States – in this case increasing partisanship in Congress preventing effective governmental action – are raised, which could compromise the use of its power internationally. This book is strongly recommended, not only as an effective analysis of the leading powers in the international system but also as a detailed exploration of the concept and nature of ‘polarity’ in its many forms. Power in the Changing Global Order Martin A Smith (London: Polity Press, 2012) Dr David Brown (DIA) Power is a central concept of international relations. It colours the political and academic debate in multiple manifestations, from the development of Joseph Nye’s difficult to discern ‘soft power’ to the plethora of predictions about the shift away from an American dominated world to a more multipolar arrangement, built primarily on assumptions regarding the rhetoric emerging from Russia and the Chinese challenge in a number of arenas, from high finance to resource allocation. Yet, as Smith demonstrates all too clearly in this timely and well regarded volume, familiarity may in fact breed contempt, as the conceptual debate has thus far generated more heat than light and the predictive power of an academic and practitioner community that didn’t foresee either the end of the Cold War or the development of a global terrorist threat remains intact, with their misguided musings on the emergence of a multipolar world based on inappropriate historical experiences, theoretical modelling or simple wishful thinking. campaign without balancing it with a wider appreciation of the disdain shown by the Clinton administration for previous multilateral efforts to resolve the Bosnian crisis – and then to nuance the traditional critique of the controversial Bush year, demonstrating the shifts between the two terms – which he terms ‘pragmatic corrective learning’ – and their impact on the US relative standing and therefore power potential in the wider international system. Consideration is also given to the early part of the Obama era – given the hesitation over red lines with regard to Syria, it would be interesting to know how Smith views the impact of American power in Obama’s second term and whether he has altered his views as a result. Instead of falling into these well-worn traps, Smith takes us back to basics, dedicating the first section of his analysis to considering in a more comprehensive fashion the underlying definitional foundations of such a fundamental concept. He draws on sources outside the traditional International Relations world, particularly from the related field of sociology and even classics, to shine a light on power as a social construction, with a particular focus on the value of legitimacy as a source of power, earned by effective multilateralism and endowed by others. Although blending a range of different disciplines and appraising theoretical debates, this is written in an accessible and informative manner, making it of value to both the layman and the learned. The final section of the book considers first the Russian and then Chinese views on power, applying the constructs created in the first half with a critical eye to contemporary Russian and Chinese foreign and security policy. Considering how their views of multipolarity have developed, particularly in elite discourse, adds value to the sometimes sloppy understanding of the prospects of multipolarity that appear in some of the existing literature. Again, it would have been interesting – although beyond the broad confines of this volume – to consider other putative poles of a multipolar order, such as India, the EU and possibly even Brazil – but that should not detract from the quality of the analysis contained within. Having established his conceptual credentials in a field littered with lazy assumptions and fuzzy constructs, Smith then moves on to apply such definitional elements, first to the power of the United States and then to two of its main challengers, the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. Drawing on his extensive experience as a European Security specialist, with a particular interest in NATO, he proceeds to assess first the Clinton administration – perhaps a little too kindly for this reviewer’s tastes, focusing in on the muscular multilateralism of the Kosovo This book has already, rightly, garlanded positive reviews for its incisive analysis of both conceptual and contemporary developments, being considered one of Polity’s best books of the year. If it were not for the fact that this author has been involved in a related volume critiquing the development of multipolarity – and reaching much the same conclusions as Smith, who concludes that it remains difficult to foresee a shift away from the unipolar moment that Charles Krauthammer noted over twenty years ago – I would say it is the best book on power written in recent times! 98 BOOK REVIEW The Paris Embassy: British Ambassadors and Anglo-French relations 1944–1979 Rogelia Pastor Castro and John W Young (eds) (Palgrave Macmillan: Basingstoke, 2013) Dr David Brown (DIA) At first glance, this may not seem like the most interesting or relevant of titles for a scholar of international relations. Overtly historical in its coverage, although admittedly covering a tumultuous period in Anglo-French relations, embracing the aftermath of war, the Suez Crisis, the Soames Affairs, the development of and ultimate divergence over each step of European integration, leading to the UK’s eventual belated, and twice delayed, entrance on the formal European stage in 1973. Seemingly narrowly focused on diplomatic, as opposed to explicitly political activity, the book is able to add new insights by considering the relationship through the prism of embassy life, rather than the partisan political exchanges that have already been extensively covered elsewhere. Indeed, as becomes clear as the authors consider each of the respective British Ambassadors in Paris individually, this is an artificial division anyway, with some appointments made explicitly on the basis of the individual’s political skills and connections, such as Christopher Soames. As a result, as you read each of the respective pen pictures of ambassadorial life – two of which were expertly penned by members of the Department of Defence and International Affairs here at RMAS, Drs Hampshire and Noble – such cynical suppositions fade away, as you are drawn into the worlds of each successive ambassador, from the end of the Second World War to the dawning of the age of Euroscepticism in the UK. In fact, each chapter has a great deal to offer those with an interest in both how and why British Foreign Policy has developed in the manner it has, whether dealing with the more well known of the Ambassadors – Edward Hampshire, for example, tackles the immediate post World War Two years in his detailed assessment of the career of Alfred Duff Cooper – or the more obscure office holders, who tended to ‘mind the shop’ rather than wrestle with issues of high politics. Into this category would fall Alistair Noble’s chapter, which deals with the career of Edward Tompkins, who held the post in the early 1970s. Each chapter considers how the ambassadors dealt with everything from the high politics of managing relations with a suspicious and troubled neighbour to the social activities that made up a central part of ambassadorial life, providing new insights on the skills necessary to prosper (or not) within the diplomatic service. As well as considering the nature of this important bilateral relationship, the later chapters also assess the wider, although still nascent, context of the developing European integration project, which both offers opportunities for ambassadors to place their stamp on foreign policy, particularly in the era of negotiation with de Gaulle and Pompidou, but also ultimately provides an alternative and competing channel for AngloFrench relations to play out. Additionally, by placing the ambassador at the centre of the analysis, the volume also has much to offer for those interested in the mechanics of British foreign policy more generally, contrasting political and civil service appointees and dissecting the detail of day to day diplomatic activity. The only downside to the volume is that it ends where it does, with the emergence of Margaret Thatcher as a political force within UK politics. In fact, it is to be hoped that the editors – and authors – will, in due course, update their existing analysis (which is also complemented with a related volume on UK ambassadors in Washington) to bring it closer to the present day. While there are archival restrictions, there is surely plenty of traction in considering the different challenges faced by our man (or woman) in Paris in an era that includes Mrs Thatcher’s Bruges speech, Blair’s initial Francophilia – which peaked with the St Malo defence initiative and soured over developments within Brussels and Baghdad – and the surprise Anglo-French Defence initiative between the Coalition and successive French governments. BOOK REVIEW Visits Official Visits to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst June 2011 – Sept 2012 Date Visitors 29 Jun 11 Sudanese delegation headed by Brig Gen Ahmed Mohamed Awal Al Karim 20 Jul 11 Maj Gen Taj Mohammad Jahid, Comd Afghan National Security University 28 Jul 11 Iraq delegation headed by Maj Gen Luay Saleh Mahdi 29 Sep 11 Lt Gen Hussain Jassim Dohi, Dep COS for Trg & Doctrine, Iraq Army 25 to 27 Oct 11 Maj Gen Mazhar Jamil, Commandant Pakistan Military Academy 21 Nov 11 Maj Gen Payenda Mohammad Nazim, Inspector General, Afghanistan MoD 29 Nov 11 Brig Akram Rajoub, Head of leadership Trg, Palestine Authority Security Forces 13 Dec 11 Maj Gen Abdulaziz Al Khalid, Commandant King Abdulaziz Military Academy, Saudi Arabia 18 Jan 12 Maj Gen Anthony Anderson, CDS Jamaica 16 Feb 12 Gen Vijay Kumar Singh, Chief of Staff Indian Army 22 Feb 12 Hon Lord Tu’ivakano, Prime Minister of Tonga 22 Feb 12 Brig Gen Thomas S James, Comdt US Army Armour School 29 Feb 12 HE Archbishop Antonio Mennini, Apostolic Nuncio to GB 21 Mar 12 Maj Gen Salem Al Hilal, Commandant Zayed Military College, UAE 24 May 12 Gen Robert W Cone, Comd Gen US Army Trg & Doctrine Comd 11 Jun 12 Delegation from Chinese PLA headed by Maj Gen Lu Jiayuan 21 Jun 12 Lt Gen Othmar Commennda, Dep CDS Austria, accompanied by Gen Sir Richard Shirreff, DSACEUR 6 Jul 12 Brig Sheren Shah Kobadi, Comd 3 Bde ANA 13 Sep 12 Brig Hamad Ahmad Al Nuaimi, Commandant Ahmad bin Mohammed Mil College, Qatar 13 Sep 12 Maj Gen P J Forgues, Comd Canadian Defence Academy Maj Gen Payenda, Inspector General Afghan MoD, signs the Visitors Book, 21 Nov 11 100 Official Visits to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst September 2012 – December 2013 Date Visitors 13 Sep 12 Comdt Ahmed bin Mohammed Mil College Qatar, Brig Hamad Ahmad Al Naimi 13 Sep 12 Commander Canadian Defence Ac, Maj Gen P J Forgues OMM CD 24 Sep 12 Afghanistan National Army Offr Ac Steering Gp (Maj Gen Payenda Mohammed Nazim, Maj Gen Aminullah Karim, Maj Gen Nematullah Khoshewal, Maj Gen Ghulam Sakhi Asifi 25 Sep 12 Gen Jean Kahwagi, Comd Lebanese Armed Forces 11 Oct 12 Delegation from Iraq MoD headed by Maj Gen Abdulamer Al Zuhari 16 Oct 12 Delegation from Bosnia-Herzegovina, headed by Mr Sead Muratovic, Asst Min for Personnel 13 Nov 12 Maj Gen Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Muluk Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, Comd Royal Brunei Armed Forces 22 Nov 12 HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, to open Zayed Lines 22 Nov 12 Middle East Monarchies Dinner 27 Nov 12 HH Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, Amir of Kuwait 3 Dec 12 Maj Gen Mohammed Al Khayder, Director Ali Al Sabah Mil College, Kuwait 13 Jan 13 FM The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank GCB LVO OBE DL to dedicate the bi-centennial Memorial Panel in the RMC 31 Jan 13 West Point delegation headed by Brig Gen Richard D Clarke 31 Jan 13 Delegation from Uzbekistan headed by Lt Col Ilkhom Khamdamov 7 Feb 13 Gen Sher Mohammed Karimi, Chief of the General Staff Afghanistan National Army 25 Feb 13 His Excellency Gen Bismellah Mohammadi, Min of Nat Def Afghanistan 5-7 Mar 13 Maj Gen Sadiq Ali, Comdt Pakistan Mil Academy 12 Mar 13 Gen Mashal Mohammed Al Zaben, Chaiman Joint Chiefs of Staff Jordan 13 May 13 HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Crown Prince Bahrain) to open the King Hamad Hall 22 May 13 Col Humaid Al Shamsi, Col Trg, Zayed Mil College, UAE 12 Jun 13 Lt Gen David G Perkins, Commanding General US Army Combined Arms Centre (Kermit Roosevelt Lecture) 3 Jul 13 Mr Jon Thompson, Permanent Under Secretary of State, MoD 24 Sep 13 Brig Gen Martin Mumbi, Zambian DA in London 25/26 Oct Daw Aung San Suu Kyi (Burmese Opposition 13 Leader) 31 Oct 13 HE President Hamid Karzai GCMG (President of Afghanistan) 22 Nov 13 Mohammed Hamayon Fawzi, Afghanistan Asst Min of Def (Strategy & Policy) 4 Dec 13 Maj Gen Yilmaz Uyar and delegation, Comdt Turkish Mil Academy 11 Dec 13 Brig Hamad Al Nuaimi, Comdt Ahmed bin Mohammed Mil College, Qatar, to present the State of Qatar Overseas Award The Chinese PLA delegation with the Comdt, 11 Jun 12 The Comdt of the Afghan National Security University, Maj Gen Taj Mohammad Jahid, at the Grand Entrance of Old College, 20 Jul 11 The delegation from the UAE Military College with the Assistant Comdt, 21 Mar 12 Maj Gen Abdulaziz Al Khalid, Commandant King Abdulaziz Military Academy, Saudi Arabia, at RMAS, 13 Dec 11 The Prime Minister of Tonga (in raincoat) on the steps of old College, 22 Feb 12 FOR THE RECORD 101 The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst – The Sovereign’s Parade Friday 12 April 2013 – Commissioning Course 122 General Sir Nick Parker KCB CBE ADC Gen represented Her Majesty the Queen at the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday 12 April 2013 The Royal Dragoon Guards BG Moag COT Ritchie Commissioning Course 122 Prize Winners The Sword of Honour, awarded to the Officer Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the course, was presented to Senior Under Officer (SUO) Gethin Davies who is to commission into The Royal Welsh. The Queen’s Royal Hussars (The Queen’s Own and Royal Irish) DJ Graham AE North The Overseas Sword, awarded to the Overseas Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the intake, was presented to Cadet Sergeant (Cdt Sgt) Anwar Ross, from the USA. Before coming to the RMAS Cdt Sgt Ross was commissioned into the US Army Infantry. The Queen’s Medal, awarded to the Officer Cadet who gains the highest score in military, practical and academic subjects, was presented to Junior Under Officer (JUO) Thomas Marshall. JUO Marshall is to be commissioned into The Rifles. The following have been granted commissions in the Regiments and Corps shown, having successfully completed Commissioning Course No 122: The Life Guards CE Lewis The Queen’s Dragoon Guards MAJ Mckechnie FCL Woolland The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) JC Dawson RJ Nurick 102 FOR THE RECORD TD Sanders 9th / 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) CA Randle The King’s Royal Hussars DJ Gregory The Light Dragoons E.F.A. Holford-walker Royal Tank Regiment WN Chisholm P Last Royal Regiment of Artillery TJ Ayles SM Bonella D.W.R. Brame IWS Chanter TE Daw CJ Eldridge GA Foster R Goffin JA Hook BW Ingram MG Ireland HTJ Irving HR Williams SE Kennedy CE Lower ARK Nickless SC Parsons CC Wilson JM Wood ST Woosey N Yuldasheva FOR THE RECORD 103 Corps of Royal Engineers CM Adams ME Ankers JW Bass RH Cork F Cross SC Evans LJ Garfield E.J.D. Goodall MJ Harris AK Higgins Royal Corps of Signals DK Baxter JT Blee ZM Brookmier CD Gammond AT Jackson HV Jones A Kane PS Limbrick CD Leafe M Mcleod DR Mitchell A Motion LD Parker SE Piper AJ Rickard JM Smales SJ Thorp MV Mahoney OR Miller JR Murphy AD Orme KD O’sullivan HC Painter WJ Thorogood JM Woulfe Grenadier Guards CLJ Wright Coldstream Guards HCC Bucknall JC Bucknall 104 Scots Guards TD Montgomery OJB Tillard The Royal Regiment of Scotland NJT Coles GJD Ross AP Guzowski CJP Wilkinson IM Hunter JA Young The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (Queen’s and Royal Hampshires) TE Scriven Baker The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment GPR Cleave A.Z. Millard The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers J Cox The Royal Anglian Regiment CL Miles MN Tovey The Yorkshire Regiment MA Smith The Mercian Regiment OJAC Elliott MJ Ellison CJA Parry SG Randall DJH Stewart The Royal Welsh GG Davies WR Jones The Royal Irish Regiment JC Gamble RJA Mcculloch MD Riley PT Sawford The Parachute Regiment AMS Nunkoosing TGR Whittle AJ Young The Royal Gurkha Rifles CR Jones JA Millar The Rifles TDA Bossom JE Cantrell ATM Crichton AR Jenkinson TW Marshall TJ Quayle Army Air Corps NWG Birrell E. Du Plessis EM Grundy LRDG Hunt JP Lindley JS Miller RA Pannell AJW Pollard JJ Rawsthorne Royal Logistics Corps M.L. Abbott F.C.S. Beveridge F.F. Blair J.A. Boyce G Darrington T.P. Davies SJ Durrant D.S. Forsyth H.S. Gates A.J. Gutzu AR Hardaker N.A. Hemsworth S.S. Kennedy F. Mcleod F.J.G. Mitchell S. Patterson C.G. Pfleiderer MR Reeves JWJA Reynolds HP Stearne JC Stevenson TWF Stevenson-coulshaw M.G.G. Williams T.F. Winskill Royal Army Medical Corps MJ Croton JPA Culley AJ Dench TDL Harcourt EJ Mitchell RJW Winstanley The following Overseas Cadets also passed out with a view to being commissioned into the Armed Forces of their countries: Anamullah Baryalay Afghanistan Hashmat Azimi Afghanistan Shaikh Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Bahrain HE Shaikh Nader bin Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Bahrain Jasmin Colic Bosnia Mohammad Asri bin Haji Awang Ahmad Brunei Majdi Mohammed Elyyan Al Khalayleh Jordan Mentor Ibrahimi Kosovo Joseph Samir Charbel Lebanon Joseph Tabone Malta Uddip Singh Gurung Nepal Abdalla Abdulrahman Khalil Ali Sudan Muhammad Muddassir Aijaz Bari Pakistan Muhammad Mohkum bin Shabbir Pakistan Noppadol Udomprasertkul Thailand Marwan Abdullah Al Raeesi UAE Shaima Mohammed Khamis Al Kaabi UAE Anwar Shane Ross USA Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers J.W. Arrowsmith G.W. Main B.A.L. Daniels A.J. Shand M.E. Edwards AT Starr T.W. Jackson C.C. White Adjutant General’s Corps(Staff & Personnel Support) SP Adcock AJ Haworth EM Exley MI Stewart DHF Fewster Adjutant General’s Corps(Royal Military Police) PJ Crossland J Thomas M Keenan LN Thompson M.S. Nayagam MA Worthington Adjutant General’s Corps(Educational & Training Services) TA Collier ST Manuel MA Johnston VL Maymon Intelligence Corps RFJ Campbell R.D. O’sullivan JG Studwell The Gibraltar Regiment JE Roberts FOR THE RECORD 106 FOR THE RECORD The Royal Academy Sandhurst – The Sovereign’s Parade Friday 9 August 2013 – Commissioning Course 123 Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex GCVO DStJ, representing Her Majesty The Queen, was the Reviewing Officer at the 172nd Sovereign’s Parade on Friday 9 August 2013. H See WM Smith PJ Stanley Commissioning Course 123 prize winners Royal Engineers CJM Aitken RC Breslin AS Broadfoot C Butler TJ Doyle MJ Forrester MA Heather CES Jarvis AJM Marshall JJ Mistry AH Osment R Parry AD Paske CE Peters AJ Posner AJ Rushton CJ Swanwick RS Willis HJ Woods JWK Wray Royal Signals MJ Cantell CC Dorling LA Hall JP Hodder SJ Hodgson MR Lumby MS Mccabe SJ Miskelly PE Moffat LA Parsons DC Tarbox PF Walker JAG Willden LE Wood The Sword of Honour, awarded to the Officer Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the course, was presented to Senior Under Officer Peter Gornall. He is commissioning into the King’s Royal Hussars. The Overseas Sword, awarded to the Overseas Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the intake, was presented to Cadet Corporal Asad Mushtaq from Pakistan. He is to join the 57th Cavalry, his father’s regiment. The Queen’s Medal, awarded to the Officer Cadet who gains the highest score in military, practical and academic subjects, was presented to Officer Cadet James Ramsay. The following have been granted commissions in the Regiments and Corps shown, having successfully completed Commissioning Course No 123: Life Guards JE Pile Blues and Royals JRG Faire Grenadier Guards THR Hargreaves NZB Huda Queen’s Dragoon Guards RW Mckellar The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) WPH Brazier RMSJ Sheehan Royal Dragoon Guards AKN Jack Queen’s Royal Hussars BJ Fyfe 9th/12th Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) JP Cowie King’s Royal Hussars OV Churton W Cowell De Gruchy PA Gornall The Light Dragoons H.J.R. Geaves Coldstream Guards JE Brown Irish Guards JJG Ronan DJC Stodel Welsh Guards JWB Webster The Royal Regiment of Scotland CJS Dickie JII Ramsay JPO Forbes MAR Roberts J.P.N. Graham MC Rupasinha NR Holmes A Whelan ADS Pearson The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment DJ Heads TC Wilson The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment LS Farrell-southin JM Sanders The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers ST Booth PW Roberts GS Fairhall GE Sweetman The Queen’s Royal Lancers AR Humphreys The Royal Anglian Regiment SAC Forse LJ Sheaf JH Gordon Royal Tank Regiment SJ Robertson RTR Royal Artillery CTA Ashford BJR Budd R Clark OJ Davies J Duncan AJ Glynn WT Hill S Thompson JF Walley BJ Hughes RL Knowles R May EJ Mcguinness TPJ Nolan BJ Rogers TM Sayer The Yorkshire Regiment IR Hodgson The Mercian Regiment JDN Cartwright RSM Jones JJ Russell FOR THE RECORD AOMY Sabha TG Saddleton CD Stephenson N.E.T.T. Travers DAW Wilson JM Wright Royal Army Medical Corps CJ Lee L.J. Scrafton M Troeller RJW Winstanley Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers J.D. Aubrey J. Keenan O.J. Cartwright JS Lawson CJ Cornes S.K.L. Leakey JK English S.P. Maloney S.J. Granqvist-ahmed SG Mchutchon TAA Gunn A.J. Ritchie AK Harrison-wolff JC Turner KL Jasper AEL West CD Jones Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff & Personnel Sp) G Coulson JM Heayes RJ Cryer VM Hurst PL Foster WO Watson DPO Hart Adjutant General’s Corps (Royal Military Police) JW Powell J Thomas AGC JF Stribling AGC Adjutant General’s Corps (Educational and Training Services) JA Fergusson Fripp CD Malekpour MJ Heavyside MC Rampton MA Johnston NL Raw The Royal Welsh JJ Edis TC Williams The Parachute Regiment BL Balch CR Braithwaite HOC Mackarness JPG Metcalfe HW Mitchell CR Poppleton LJJ Shaw PD Tibble The Royal Gurkha Rifles WJD Patrick The Rifles CT Ashurst FW Coltart DR Coombs TG Joyce RAA Makepeace NS Massey MJ O’connor TS Reynolds DJF Watson HJ Wootton Army Air Corps JP Bull JAM Duffus EL Gorwood RM Haves LA Hurley JT Johnston JA Kiernan RJW Levien MD Marshall SM Taggart Royal Logistics Corps M. Cassily A Cole MJP Coleman R.E. Cooke TG Costin NJ Covington J Da Costa Nathanielsz WJFK Douglas J.D. Doyle-Tanner R.M. Dunbar J.J. Guest AR Hardaker AD Hobson RS Jenner Z Lester D.J. Mccurdy R. Mcgarrity FO O’connell 108 Intelligence Corps OT Churton EP French JMW Irving MM Richardson FM Tevlin DG Ward BA Wilcox The following Overseas Cadets also passed out with a view to being commissioned into the Armed Forces of their countries: Amanullah Joya Afghanistan Mohammad Yasin Abbasy Afghanistan Sh Hamad Khalifa Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Khalifa Bahrain Hasan Mahbub Morshed Bangladesh Sun Haoyuan China Wang Tuo China Dassney Vaneck Kangoungou Ntouga Gabon Adonteng Isaac Kwaku Abuaku Ghana Mikael Dimas Yanuar Indonesia Jihad Duair Haichal Al-Khazaali Iraq Saif Majid Abed Al-Jumaili Iraq Tameka Uhandi Stewart Jamaica Ali Fakhri Ali Al-Omari Jordan Shitanda Terence Soita Kenya Manushaqe Nura Kosovo Mimoza Budeci Kosovo Ahmad Farhan bin Hassan Malaysia Saroj Koirala Nepal Ahmed Mohammed Abdallah Al Masrouri Oman Hamed bin Mohammed Al Wahaibi Oman Khalid Said Mohamed Al-Braiki Oman Asad Mushtaq Pakistan Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Attiyah Qatar Talal bin Saqr Al Mansouri Qatar Robert Majier Manyang Kuir South Sudan Ali Saleh Ahmed Al Ali UAE James Oglesby USA Ahmed Abdullah Nasser Ahmed Yemen The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst – The Sovereign’s Parade Friday 13 December 2013 – Commissioning Course 131 Field Marshal The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank GCB LVO OBE, representing Her Majesty The Queen, was the Reviewing Officer at the 173rd Sovereign’s Parade on Friday 13 December 2013. Speech given by Field Marshal The Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank GCB LVO OBE, representing Her Majesty The Queen, at the 173rd Sovereign’s Parade on Friday 13 December 2013. “Commandant, Officer Cadets the Staff of The Royal Military Academy, Distinguished Guests, Parents and Friends. I am very honoured to have been invited by Her Majesty to represent her on her Sovereign’s Parade. The standards you have demonstrated today are of the highest order and reflect great credit to both you and your instructors. All of us who have been cadets here know, all too well, that to achieve such standards requires a great deal of hard work. High standards don’t just happen and I congratulate all of you on an outstanding parade. Officers have been trained here at Sandhurst since the beginning of the 19th Century, before the Battle of Waterloo, and you are joining a long and distinguished line of Officers who have led the Army in good times and hard times, in both war and peace. Life at Sandhurst is demanding and challenging and it needs to be if it is to prepare you to lead your soldiers who remain our greatest asset, especially in times which are difficult, frightening and dangerous. The Army is about people, mostly young, and although equipment and technology are obviously key, it is the servicemen and servicewomen who will be your most important responsibility. There are those who feel that after our withdrawal from Afghanistan the Army will have little to do operationally. Nobody who has seriously studied our country’s history and who looks at today’s volatile world would believe that. It is unlikely that peaceful solutions will always be attainable for the world’s problems and you will find yourselves deployed on missions which vary from conflict to peacekeeping and to humanitarian tasks. So don’t worry that in some ways tomorrow’s Army will be very different with fewer challenges. You will still deploy overseas, you will still be confronted with the unexpected and should enjoy the variety and fun of Army life. I hope those of you who are shortly to leave Sandhurst will have fond memories of your time here and will have made friends, as I did, who will remain with you for the rest of your life. I would like to pay tribute to those of you from overseas who have been cadets here and contributed to Sandhurst in so many ways. We have representatives from 29 different countries on parade. Sandhurst benefits greatly from your presence here and the way you adapt to life here is much admired. The profession of arms is a noble one and I congratulate you all, but particularly those of you who are passing out today.” Some of you, in a short time, will be commanding soldiers, perhaps on operations, and, like I was, somewhat apprehensive but you should remember that here at the Royal Military Academy you learned how to lead and are well equipped to command, and new responsibilities should hold more for you. FOR THE RECORD 109 The Queen’s Royal Hussars (The Queen’s Own and Royal Irish) W. Kemp EH Wood 9th / 12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales’s) WPM Harnett The King’s Royal Hussars S Pryor The Light Dragoons JR Gray GWSJ Tibbitts The Queen’s Royal Lancers JRG Parker S White Royal Tank Regiment KB Mcilroy Royal Regiment of Artillery OG Cox JA Dimmer JG Goring WD Hawkes-rossi AR Mason JJA Millar Commissioning Course 131 prize winners The Sword of Honour, awarded to the Officer Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the course, was presented to Senior Under Officer Matthew Barnes. He is to be commissioned into The Parachute Regiment. The Overseas Sword, awarded to the Overseas Cadet considered by the Commandant to be the best of the intake, was presented to a Junior Under Officer from Afghanistan. The Queen’s Medal, awarded to the Officer Cadet who gains the highest score in military, practical and academic subjects, was presented to OCdt Richard Whittle. The Overseas Award for the overseas Officer Cadet with the highest score in military, academic and practical tests during the course, went to OCdt Noel Shekoduza Moses from Nigeria. The following have been granted commissions in the Regiments and Corps shown, having successfully completed Commissioning Course No 131: Life Guards KRE McAllister ST Penrose Blues and Royals RB Hunt-Grubbe ETG Nicole AC Soames The Queen’s Dragoon Guards HWL Barcroft The Royal Dragoon Guards TJ Anderson 110 FOR THE RECORD AG Kerr Corps of Royal Engineers AJS Bartt DJ Bergman AH Bradford S Cannons W.L. Clegg JN Conlon JC Curry MCT Dennehy MJ Finnie J Moxley JD Moyle TJ Mury C Potts ES Smith PM Wright LT Fountain CA Haley EO Holman S Longstone GE Pugh ECC Ruddy MJ West AR Willis Royal Corps of Signals D Ciborowski JR Gillespie LS Kuizinas KA Macaulay JS Mason MR Patterson CA Robins JA Rose CP Sumner TJ Tippett Grenadier Guards TR Parkes BRN Tracey KMD Varmuza OM Wace The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment LEJ Ainsworth DR Mckane GO Clark AHJ Webb Royal Army Medical Corps TP Casey GF Froehlich The Royal Anglian Regiment MJ Brunsdon TM Shea JSJ Rowden Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Y. Angbo W.J. Lowe G.R. Barnes C.M. Mumby R.G. Ciesielczuk D. Thompson D.C.R. Douglas The Yorkshire Regiment JS Borley NC Harrison MI Saunders The Mercian Regiment DD Brown CJM Lloyd MB Sones The Parachute Regiment C Austin M Barnes T Clark JL Courtney SJ Lee MAJ Marshall RS Whittle The Royal Gurkha Rifles CR Boote RA Cassini W.A. 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Williams J Wills The following Overseas Cadets also passed out with a view to being commissioned into the Armed Forces of their countries: Hashmatullah Khesrow Afghanistan Sevak Virabyan Armenia Mohammed Hatem Kareem Al Ta’ayi Iraq Sanzhar Abishev Kazakhstan Leah Wairimu Nyagah Kenya Othman Adnan Abdullah Al Attar Kuwait Nidal Naji Shafiq Hassanieh Lebanon Noel Shekoduza Moses Nigeria Ayoub Mansoor Aziz Al Rahbi Oman RAO Sultan Khasib Nasser Al Mayahi Oman RAO Sultan Saif Hamed Al Jahwari Oman RAO Bryan Tan Say Chye Singapore Koh Yi Thong Singapore Makuei Paul Mawut Makuei South Sudan Abdulla Sultan Mohamed Al Otaiba UAE Ahmed Rashed Ali Ghanem Al-Ali UAE Abigail Renee Lovlien USA FOR THE RECORD 113 Registered Charity No:210760 & No:SC038056. HERE FOR THE FEARS, THE TEARS AND THE LOOK-WHO’S-HOME-CHEERS Whenever and wherever you need us, we’re here to help. For you, for your family, for good. To find out more, call us in confidence on 0845 130 0975 or visit www.ssafa.org.uk LEOC 2013 Rank Capt Maj Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Name Bagley J A Barclay R M Brown M L Bush D S Carmichael S J Catchpole S R Davies R Doyle A Evans P J Frost E E Furmidge-Owen A Hall A M Hall D J Herbert G P John S Lee L Lowes A E McMullan M R Mullaney P O’Kane J P Rai B Rai D Rider J M Ridgway J R Rowlandson C T Scoullar M J Stokoe G A Styles Travis Whitehead Wiggins Wright Yates Berry B Blakey R Boardman G Christoforou-Hazelwood J Cronin J P D Farrant K B Green M Gurung G Harrison J Jobling M D Jones P A Levick P J Macpherson S A Matthews D S McGlynn S Newman A W Phagami M Powell J D Proctor D Riasat N Robertson A I Rodway A Rowan G M Cap Badge RLC RE AGC (ETS) AAC PARA RIFLES RA RAMC INT CORPS CAMUS SASC AGV (SPS) RAMC RLC REME REME RA R SIGNALS AGC (RMP) RE RGR RGR RA RLC LANCS RA R SIGNALS 9/12L MERCIAN 9/12L RE PARA RE R SIGNALS RAC, 1 RTR RRF SASC R IRISH RE RAMC QGE AGC (RMP) RE COLDM GDS R SIGNALS RE RLC REME RAC, QRL RGR RA REME AGC (SPS) RLC R SIGNALS SCOTS Unit 16 Sqn, 7 Regt. 75 Engr Regt LDO 41 AEC Group 1 Regt AAC SRR SRR 5 Regt RA HQ Sp Comd JSSU DIGBY – OPS PARA BAND Frimley CTC SCOTS DG 1 MED REGT 29 Regt 2 CS Bn REME 2 CS Bn REME 39 Regt RA HQ R SIGNALS RHQ 3 RMP 23 Engr Regt 2 RGR RMAS Gurkha Coy 16 Regt RA NI Ops 2 LANCS 19 Regt RA LF CAP INFO 9/12L 3 MERCIAN 9/12L RSME 2 Para 26 Engr Regt 18(UKSF) Sig Regt 1 RTR A SQN LWC BG 2 RRF SWS 1 R IRISH 1 RE 4 Med Regt 36 Engr Regt 158 Pro Coy RMP 1 RE 1 COLDM GDS 22 Sig Regt 32 Engr Regt 1 Med Regt 4 CS Bn REME QRL RHQ RMAS 7 Para 101 FS Bn REME 9 Regt AAC 4/12 LSR 16 Sig Regt ASBM and HD Rank Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt 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RE R SIGNALS RLC RLC LANCS RE RSIGNALS RSIGNALS RAMC RA SASC AAC R SIGNALS RA INT CORPS REME RE RA PARA INT CORPS RLC PWRR RE AGC (SPS) RAMC RE AGC (SPS) RLC AGC (RMP) AGC (ETS) Unit 4 LSR 2 YORKS DSI 42 AEC 3 UK Div Sig Regt CI HQ ASPT 1 R WELSH 2 Med Regt 39 Engr Regt 77 AEC Gp TTO, HQ DFSS 7 Air Asslt Bn 23 Engr Regt 22 SAS RMAS 2 RTR 1 UK Div SEAE, 11 Trg Bn 21 Sig Regt RCDM 1 Med Regt 14 Sig Regt (EW) SRR IBS HQ Coy 4 MI Bn ITC DISC DES/ISS 10 QOGLR 132 Avn Sp Sqn 1 YORKS RSME 18 (UKSF) Sig Regt 22 Sig Regt AMD EHT 19 Regt RA IBS RAF Shrewsbury CF(H) 14 Sig Regt (EW) 12 Regt RA ARRC SEAE, REME AS 63 WksRE 19 Regt RA 22 SAS DISC-HQ-RSM 13 AASp Regt RLC 2 R ANGLIAN 3 CDOX 23 Pioneer Regt RLC 2 Med Regt 63 WksRE 16 SR 2 Med Regt OC 33 Section Catterick 10 AEC Group FOR THE RECORD 115 Rank Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt 116 Name Smith G Smith J M Taylor G J Vickers C J Yendall M C D Anderson P Beacom M Blaylock J Clement J Crawford D Dale P Ellis M Gronn J Gurung R Gurung S Hazel C Hill G Jakeway S Joyce D Lindley N Main K Morgan A Morrell D Palmer G Parker S Peebles A Pun N Richards A Roberts C Shears C Simmons J Strutt M Truscott S Walker J Wright J Barker S Barron A Batchelor G Birchnall S Cox M MBE Doree T Dunne J Edmondson P Francis R Fuller W Gray P Hayles D Hill M Jones S Jordan P Leeds R MC Matthews B McClelland N McCluskey T Moyle A Oliver S Pote C Pun V Rigg P Robinson S FOR THE RECORD Cap Badge REME RA RLC AAC RSIGNALS RLC REME RE AAC RA RADC RLC R SIGNALS QGS QGS REME RE INT CORPS PARA RIFLES R ANGLIAN RAMC COLDM GDS SASC RLC RE R SIGNALS RA RAPTC RA RA RIFLES RAMC RE AGC (RMP) R SIGNALS SCOTS PARA RLC PARA RAPTC QDG RE RLC RLC AGC (SPS) AAC R SIGNALS RAVC REME PARA R SIGNALS SG REME 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S Smith D Stanford B Taylor P Tibbetts G White G Barlow Blackshaw Campbell Case Crago Dunwell Fatchett Grewal Haughton Jones Jones Kretzschmar Longmate Marsden McLeish Murphy Owens Patrick Pollard Quigley Ross Secker Stott Tomlinson Waring Wilkinson Yates Barlow Blackshaw Campbell Case Crago Dunwell Fatchett Grewal Haughton Jones Jones Kretzschmar Longmate Marsden McLeish Murphy Owens Patrick Pollard Quigley Ross Secker Stott Tomlinson Waring Wilkinson Yates Cap Badge RAPTC AAC AGC (RMP) KRH R SIGNALS SG RLC MERCIAN RA RIFLES RE RLC R SIGNALS REME GREN GDS AGC (ETS) RA R WELSH RIFLES RLC R SIGNALS RE HCR R SIGNALS WG RAVC RE RLC LD AGC (SPS) MERCIAN RA RAPTC RLC MERCIAN RA RIFLES RE RLC R SIGNALS REME GREN GDS AGC (ETS) RA R WELSH RIFLES RLC R SIGNALS RE HCR R SIGNALS WG RAVC RE RLC LD AGC (SPS) MERCIAN RA RAPTC Unit HQ 51 (Scottish) Bde 25 Flt AAC (Kenya) 72 Sec SIB KRH 38 (Irish) Bde 1 SG 17 P&M Regt RLC 1 MERC 26 Regt RA 1 RIFLES RSME 7 Regt RLC BFSAI 11 Trg Bn REME 1 GG 20 AEC Gp 4 Regt RA 1 R WELSH 4 RIFLES 3 Med Regt 3 (UK) Div HQ and Sig Sqn 64 Wks RE HCR 18 Sig Regt 1 IG 102 MWD Regt 66 Wks RE 20 Sqn LD 2 RRF 1 MERC 12 Regt RA HQ 42 (NW) Bde 17 P&M Regt RLC 1 MERC 26 Regt RA 1 RIFLES RSME 7 Regt RLC BFSAI 11 Trg Bn REME 1 GG 20 AEC Gp 4 Regt RA 1 R WELSH 4 RIFLES 3 Med Regt 3 (UK) Div HQ and Sig Sqn 64 Wks RE HCR 18 Sig Regt 1 IG 102 MWD Regt 66 Wks RE 20 Sqn LD 2 RRF 1 MERC 12 Regt RA HQ 42 (NW) Bde TA OFFICERS ATTENDING LEOC Rank Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Capt Name ALLEYNE AMARTEIFIO ANDERSON CAIRNS CHAMBERS CONEY CONROY FAIRWEATHER FORBES JONES KILL MacISAAC MALLON McQUILLAN NORGROVE O’HARA OXLEY RICHARDSON SMALLEY TUCKETT WYATT KNIGHT LAMB LOADER McNAB NAYLOR PRATT MBE SCAMMELL SCOTT SHARMAN-DAVIES Regt/Corps R Sigs (V) Gen List (SF) RE (V) RAMC (V) RLC (V) RA (V) RLC (V) Gen List (SF) Infantry (V) Infantry (V) RLC (V) Gen List (SF) 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Fd Hosp 256 Fd Hosp CVHQ R Sigs 203(Welsh) Fd Hosp (V) 2 Med Bde CVHQ 205 Fd Hosp (V) 203(Welsh) Fd Hosp (V) 3 MI CVHQ R Sigs 205 Fd Hosp (V) 144 Para Med Sqn Rank Capt Capt Maj Capt Capt Capt Lt Capt 2Lt Capt Capt Lt Lt Capt Lt Maj Capt Name Mitchell Murdoch Pall Patel Pottie Poh Pritchard Pye Rahman Rees Reilly Ross Shah Shipp Sunder Turner Wilcox Capt Wylie (Rev’d) Reserve Commissions 2013 Name Adamson Anderson Andrews Arnold Atkins Aynsley-Smyth Bagshaw Bailey Baker Baldwin Beek Bennett Biety-Eggert Bisset Black Borland Boyd Bramwell Brett Burns Cann Chandler Charlesworth Christopher Clarke Cogdell-Brooke Cognolato Connors Cottrill Cranmer Cruttenden Daley Dower Duncan Edge Farrow Forsyth Gladwin Goodhind Hankinson Hardman Harris Haydon Heawood Henriques Hill Hoddinott Howard Howell Hucks Hutcheson King Kite Kittler Knight Unit LUOTC Aberdeen OTC 3 R Welsh Birmingham OTC NW OTR (Manchester) East Midlands Northumbria OTC NWOTR (Manchester) East Midlands OTC Northumbria OTC Exeter 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Female vocalist Omara Portuondo became famous in what internationally popular Cuban group of musicians?	Musicians \| Buena Vista Social Club Buena Vista Social Club Percussion and drums (Born Santa Monica, USA 1978) Joachim Cooder Joachim Cooder Percussion and drums (Born Santa Monica, USA 1978) Now something of a world music veteran, Joachim Cooder began to play drums at the age of five and studied world percussion at California Institute of the Arts. He was just 18 when he travelled to Havana in 1996 to play on the Buena Vista Social Club™ sessions. “He showed he has a real feel for Cuban music,” according to seasoned timbales player Amadito Valdés, who played alongside him in the percussion section. He has since participated in a wide number of other productions, performances and film scores, and has his own band Radio Bemba. Alberto ‘Virgilio’ Valdés Maracas and backing vocals (born Havana, Cuba 1953) Alberto ‘Virgilio’ Valdés Maracas and backing vocals (born Havana, Cuba 1953) A founding member of the group Sierra Maestra in 1976, Alberto ‘Virgilio’ Valdés remains one of the lead singers. They were the first group of the modern era to play in the old 1920-30s style son line-up: tres, guitar, trumpet, bongo, güiro and vocal. They have been the pioneers in reviving this style for new generations, reintroducing it into the Cuban mainstream, and playing for audiences around the world. Was brought into the Buena Vista fold by his former colleague in that band, Juan de Marcos González. Virgilio is number one choice in Havana as a session player on maracas and as a coro singer and he has featured on all of World Circuit’s Havana recordings. Compay Segundo Vocals and guitar (Born Siboney, Cuba 1907, died 2003) Compay Segundo by Christien Jaspars Compay Segundo Vocals and guitar (Born Siboney, Cuba 1907, died 2003) A towering, charismatic presence in Afro-Cuban music, Compay Segundo was quite simply – as Ry Cooder once put it -“the last of the best’. Born Francisco Repilado, he composed his first song at the age of fifteen, by which time he was already an accomplished guitarist and clarinettist. Before long he had invented his own instrument, the armónico, a seven-string hybrid between a guitar and a tres, which gave his playing the unique, ringing resonance which was later to characterise his thrilling signature tune, Chan Chan. During the 1920s and 1930s he played with some of the best bands of the era, including the Municipal Band of Havana, Conjunto Matamoros and Nico Saquito’s quintet. In the 1940s he found fame as one half of the Los Compadres duo with Lorenzo Hierrezuelo, before forming his own group, Compay Segundo and his Muchachos, in the 1950s. Both an innovator and a traditionalist, he continued working with his own group until his death in 2003 at the grand old age of 95. Omara Portuondo Vocals (Born Havana, Cuba 1930) Omara Portuondo Vocals (Born Havana, Cuba 1930) Guitar and vocals (Born Songo la Maya, Cuba 1946) Eliades Ochoa Guitar and vocals (Born Songo la Maya, Cuba 1946) Hailing from the countryside near Santiago in the east of Cuba, Eliades Ochoa’s roots are in guajira (Cuban country music) and his trademark cowboy hat and penchant for wearing black have led some to dub him ‘Cuba’s Johnny Cash’. He began playing the guitar when he was six, making a living playing in the cafes and brothels around Santiago. Such was his local reputation that in 1978 he joined Cuarteto Patria, becoming the leader of the legendary group that has been keeping the tradition of Cuban folk music alive since 1940. Not long before he was recruited for the Buena Vista album he had been working with Compay Segundo reviving the master’s career and recording the first version of Chan Chan with him. His contribution to the Buena Vista Social Club™ sessions included his distinctive guitar playing and his lead vocals on El Cuarto de Tula and his own guajira showcase on El Carretero. Away from the Buena Vista connection, he recorded the 1998 album CubAfrica with Manu Dibango and several solo releases, including 1999’s Sublime Ilusión, and Estoy Como Nunca in 2002. He continues to tour regularly. He currently lives in Havana where he is preparing a new album. Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal Trumpet (Born Melena del Sur, Cuba 1933) Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal Trumpet (Born Melena del Sur, Cuba 1933) Vocals (Born Yareyal, Holguin, Cuba 1927, died 2000) Manuel ‘Puntillita’ Licea Vocals (Born Yareyal, Holguin, Cuba 1927, died 2000) ‘Puntillita’ began singing at the age of seven and joined the ‘Orchestra Liceo’ in 1941. A star of the golden era of the big bands of the 1940s & 1950s, he sang with several of Havana’s finest orchestras, including those led by Adolfo Guzman, Roberto Faz and Cascarito. He also sang with the legendary Sonara Matancera (with whom Celia Cruz also once sang). In the mid-1990s Juan de Marcos González asked him to join the Afro-Cuban All Stars and he also appeared on Buena Vista Social Club™, taking the lead vocal on La Bayamesa and singing with Ibrahim Ferrer and Eliades Ochoa on El Cuarta De Tula. He died in 2000 at the age of 73. Rubén González Piano (Born Santa Clara, Cuba 1919, died 2003) Rubén González Piano (Born Santa Clara, Cuba 1919, died 2003) Band leader and backing vocals (Born Havana, Cuba 1954) Juan de Marcos González Band leader and backing vocals (Born Havana, Cuba 1954) One of the driving forces behind the Buena Vista Social Club™, Juan de Marcos González comes from a younger generation than most of its veteran stars, but it’s fair to say that the project could not have happened without him. From a famous musical family (his father sang with the legendary band leader Arsenio Rodríguez), his mission to keep alive the heritage of traditional Cuban music dates back to 1976, when as a young man of 22 he established the band Sierra Maestra. They went on to record 14 albums making their international debut with “Dundunbanza” on World Circuit in 1994. In 1996 he realised a long held ambition to record his Afro Cuban All Stars which included such musicians as Rubén González, Guajiro Mirabal and Pio Leyva. The day after completing that album he worked with Ry Cooder and Nick Gold to assemble the Buena Vista family of musicians. He has recorded further albums with The Afro Cuban All Stars and led them on extensive tours. He was band leader for Buena Vista Social Club™’s only concert appearances at Amsterdam’s Carre and New York’s Carnegie Hall theatres. He currently lives in Mexico City where he produces records and runs his own record label DM Ahora. Ibrahim Ferrer Vocals (Born Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 1927, died 2005) Ibrahim Ferrer Vocals (Born Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 1927, died 2005) Guitars (Born Los Angeles, USA 1947) Ry Cooder Guitars (Born Los Angeles, USA 1947) Ry Cooder has had several fascinating musical careers. As a young guitar slinger for hire man he was a sought-after session player from the mid-1960’s and appeared on records by The Monkees, Captain Beefheart, Little Feat, Randy Newman and the Rolling Stones who – according to rumour – he almost joined. As a solo performer he made a string of acclaimed and eclectic albums between 1970-87 with strong roots in blues, folk,Tex-Mex and other vernacular American styles. At the same time, he worked as a film composer, scoring more than a dozen films, including Wim Wenders’ classic Paris, Texas (1984). In the 1990s he embarked on a series of Grammy-winning world music collaborations with V.M.Bhatt, Ali Farka Touré and, of course, the Buena Vista Social Club™ and Ibrahim Ferrer. In 2005 he released “Chavez Ravine”, his first solo recording in 18 years. It was the start of one of the most prolific phases of his career for he’s since released two more with “My Name Is Buddy” (2007) and “I, Flathead” (2008). He was ranked number eight on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Sign up for our newsletter to get updates from us… © 2015 BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB® is a registered trade mark of World Circuit Ltd.	Buena Vista Social Club
Thingvalla Lake is in which country?	Omara Portuondo facts, information, pictures \| Encyclopedia.com articles about Omara Portuondo COPYRIGHT 2004 The Gale Group Inc. Omara Portuondo Cuban vocalist Omara Portuondo (born 1930), long a well-loved star in her native country, reached an international audience with the release of the Buena Vista Social Club album and film of the late 1990s. The elegant Portuondo, who was nearly 70 at the time, was the only woman among the Buena Vista Social Club artists who reintroduced classic Cuban music to the world. She stood out from that group in another way as well: in contrast to the Afro-Cuban roots music featured in most of the project, Portuondo specialized in a different kind of Cuban song, one with a thoroughly romantic spirit and with strong influences from American jazz and pop as well as other non-Cuban traditions. She was not a forgotten treasure but a modern figure, less well known in the United States than her compatriot Celia Cruz partly because of the political estrangement between the U.S. and Cuba. "In Cuba we have always had the opportunity to get to know many parts of the world, the music of South America, North America, Latin America. I take the best from everywhere," Portuondo told San Diego Union-Tribune writer Andrew Gilbert. Started Out in Chorus Line Portuondo was born on October 20, 1930, in the musically fertile Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Havana, Cuba. Her parents were an unusual couple who raised eyebrows: her mother was an upper-class woman of Spanish descent who was expected to marry a man with the same kind of background but instead chose an Afro-Cuban baseball star, Bartolo Portuondo. For many years they could not walk down the street in public, but the marriage endured. Living on a modest income, the family could not afford a record player, and Portuondo's parents liked to sing romantic duets around the house. Though they were not involved in music themselves they had a circle of musician friends. Portuondo's father had attended school with Cuban song composer Ernesto Grenet. Portuondo was shy as a child, and at first she left the spotlight to her sister Haydee, a member of the chorus line at Havana's Tropicana Club. When Omara was 15, her mother talked her into a filling in for another dancer who was sick that day. She tried to refuse, saying that she was ashamed to show her legs. "Then my mother said, 'Do it for me. You'll see, one day you'll represent your country all over the world with your art,'" Portuondo recalled to Rob Adams of Scotland's Glasgow Herald. It was not a problem for Portuondo to learn the chorus line's steps, for she had been watching the dancers closely as they rehearsed. She and Haydee soon joined forces as a harmony duo, performing in nightclubs for audiences that were heavily sprinkled with American tourists. Portuondo won a lead-vocalist slot with a group called Loquibambla Swing, fronted by a blind pianist named Frank Emilio Flynn. The group contained several American musicians, and they created a new style called "fillin"—feeling—that was a stew of pan-American sounds including Brazilian bossa nova music. Heard daily on a Cuban radio show called Mil diez, Portuondo was dubbed "La novia del filín," or the fiancée of feeling. In 1952, Portuondo formed the group Cuarteto las d'Aida with her sister Haydee, Elena Burke, and Moraima Secada. The group took its name from pianist and director Aida Diestro, and Cuban jazzman Chico O'Farrill composed many of their vocal arrangements. The quartet was a hit from the start, and Portuondo appeared on stage with such 1950s stars as Nat "King" Cole and Sarah Vaughan. Cuarteto las d'Aida toured the U.S. and Europe beginning in 1957, and Portuondo released a solo album, Magía Negra. In 1961, Cuarteto las d'Aida was performing in Miami when Cuban-American relations reached a crisis point: after the unsuccessful Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, assisted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency, the U.S. and the Soviet Union came to the brink of nuclear war over missiles the U.S.S.R. had installed on the island. Portuondo, who remained a lifelong supporter of Cuban leader Fidel Castro, returned to her homeland. Her sister, along with a host of other Cuban performers, remained in the U.S. Continued International Touring Despite U.S. Ban To some degree, Portuondo filled a gap left by the departure of so many other Cuban creative artists, and her career flourished at home, at first with a reformed Cuarteto Las d'Aida and then, from 1967 on, as a soloist. (For a time she sang revolutionary songs and participated in vocal events around the socialist world.) Continuing to entertain in nightclubs, she also appeared in several films and told Adams that she could easily have become an actress instead of a vocalist: "They're similar artforms anyway. In Cuba, I was taught that singers have to be able to get across what we are singing…. Technique and the voice are of the first order, but one must know how to transmit, understand, and explain the music to the audience." Unlike most of the other musicians featured in the Buena Vista Social Club album and film, Portuondo suffered no real hiatus in her career. She worked with some of Cuba's top musicians, including future Gloria Estefan arranger Juanito Marquez. America was off-limits to Portuondo, but she toured both Western and Eastern Europe with the Orquesta Aragón, a legendary Cuban dance band. "Omara is a legend in Cuba, and it's safe to say there's no one of my age who didn't grow up under her influence," 31-year-old Cuban-born ballet dancer Carlos Acosta told Jenny Gilbert of England's London Independent. "When I was a kid I'd see her all the time on television, singing the kinds of songs my parents liked." The music Portuondo made as a solo artist continued to draw on a diverse set of cultural influences, including American ones. Her shows often included a Spanish translation of George and Ira Gershwin's "The Man I Love." "I admired Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Tommy Dorsey, and Barbra Streisand," Portuondo told John Soeder of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "In my past repertoire, I included many standards, including 'Summertime' and other pieces from Porgy and Bess." Her specialty was the Cuban song genre known as the bolero, a type of romantic ballad emphasizing love, memory, and loneliness. Portuondo could sing the upbeat jazz that became known as salsa, but at heart she was a classic vocal stylist sometimes compared to the melancholy American jazz diva Billie Holiday or the French chanteuse Edith Piaf. Portuondo married and divorced, and her son, Ariel, became her manager. Omara, a documentary film about her career, won a prize at the Cannes Film Festival in France in 1986, and she visited the United States that year for the first time since the revolution. She did not make her solo performing debut in the U.S., however, until a Carnegie Hall concert of 1997. By the early 1990s, just when Portuondo's career might have begun to slow down, the Buena Vista Social Club projects raised her profile around the world. She became involved with the group after its organizer and producer, American slide guitarist and world music enthusiast Ry Cooder, heard her on a visit to Havana in the mid-1990s. As Cooder assembled his group of aging Cuban musicians at the government-owned Egrem studios in 1996, Portuondo was coincidentally recording a new album of her own in the same building. Bandleader Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, Portuondo recalled to Adams, "looked in on me and said: 'We need a female voice for a duet with [octogenarian] Compay Segundo, why don't you do it?'" The 66-year-old Portuondo thought, "'What, a love duet with that old guy?' I hadn't seen him for years." Enjoyed Wide Success with Duets For her duet with Segundo, Portuondo chose a song called "Veinte Años" (20 Years) that she had recorded many times and had originally learned from her parents years before. She thought that little would come of the session, but the album sold upwards of six million copies around the world, and new touring opportunities began to mushroom. On the soundtrack of the Buena Vista Social Club film (1999), directed by German filmmaker Wim Wenders, Portuondo was featured in a different duet: in "Silencio," her duet partner Ibrahim Ferrer, a classic vocalist of the 1950s bolero era, was seen using a handkerchief to wipe away a tear from her face. The film's Academy Award nomination for best documentary feature helped make Portuondo better known among U.S. audiences. The Buena Vista Social Club projects were more than career valedictions; they relaunched Portuondo's career as well as those of many of the other performers involved. Her voice, like that of Ferrer, retained its essential sound, and she still had an unmistakable diva quality in performance. Her Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo album of 2000, with full-scale string arrangements, was one of several successful spin-offs from the original Buena Vista Social Club album, and it brought her a Grammy award nomination for best traditional tropical Latin album. "Making a record like this one had always been a dream of mine," Portuondo told Ernesto Lechner of Interview. "I finally got some good production values and a whole string section to work with." Also in 2000, Portuondo launched her first U.S. tour since the Cuban missile crisis, and she performed frequently in the U.S., Mexico and Europe over the next five years. Though she was thrilled to be playing 20,000-seat venues, she drew a contrast between entertainment in capitalist countries and her life back home. "People are not rich here," she told Joe Muggs of England's Daily Telegraph, "but life is relaxed. When I tour the world, I see your celebrities kept apart from the audience, and I wonder why that is; it seems a little sad." She was backed for the most part not by the Buena Vista Social Club musicians but by a jazz-style big band, and she showed no signs of being ready to retire. Portuondo saw herself as a musical ambassador, connecting Cuba with the rest of the world. "I've done well in Cuba because I can sing with young pop stars, or with great musical heroes like Ibrahim [Ferrer]; I can be at the front of the stage to sing the big emotional songs, but I can join in with the rhythms of the band, too," she explained to Muggs. "If I can get the world audiences to understand what all these different musical expressions mean to us here, I will be very happy." Creatively restless as she approached her 80th year, Portuondo explored Brazilian sounds on her 2004 album Flor de Amor. The album included an old song called "Tabu" that addressed the theme of interracial love. The year 2005 saw her with a full schedule of appearances, including one at the Latin Passion festival in the Chinese enclave of Hong Kong. Books	i don't know
In 2006, Romania banned sturgeon fishing in which river?	Index - Infobase - News - Sturgeon Fishing Ban in Romania Romania banned sturgeon fishing for the next ten years In April 2006, Romania banned sturgeon fishing for the next ten years. Numerous international environmental organizations and institutions have stated that similar long-term recovery plans are needed, especially in the Caspian Sea, to prevent extinction. In the new Order regarding the sturgeons preserving (No. 262/330/2006), the trade of wild sturgeons captured on Romanian territory is forbidden. Therefore Ministry of Environment and Water Management, which is national CITES Management Authority, will not continue to release CITES export permits for caviar and for sturgeons meat, from specimens captured in Romanian natural environment. This Order was published in the Official Publication of the Romanian Government, No. 385 / 4 May 2006. Danube fishermen with unbaited hook lines The Order contains following explanation: ï¿½Considering the scientific studies that show a continuous decline of populations of sturgeon species, the worrying evolution of sturgeon catches registered in Romania after year 2000, actual unsatisfactory development of sturgeon aquaculture in Romania, extinction of sturgeon species from other European rivers during the last century, the importance and the international protection given to the endangered sturgeon species, such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Bern Convention and relevant national legislation, the Minister of Agriculture, Forests and Rural Development and the Minister of Environment and Water Management issue the Order which, among other stipulations, state that: 1. in order to conserve sturgeon populations, commercial fishing of wild sturgeon species is forbidden for a period of ten years, starting with the date of publication of the present Order; 2. it is forbidden to trade in products and subï¿½products obtained from wild sturgeons captured in Romania; 3. it is forbidden to use any gears or equipments for capture of sturgeons, including stationary gill nets for sturgeons and unbaited hook lines, in fishing areas of natural waters of Romania. Any sturgeons captured accidentally shall be released in their natural environment, regardless of their condition." Unbaited hook lines Recently, CITES introduced a ban for export and import quota of sturgeon caviar from nature ( http://www.cites.org/eng/resources/quotas/index.shtml ). These left also our country without quota for the year 2007, which is understandable if we take in consideration fishing ban in Romania, country which is within the Regional group (BSSMAG) with largest annual quota and largest Danube sturgeon caviar trade. Black Sea Sturgeon Management Action Group was established on grounds of 12.7. CITES Resolution, which insists on establishment of regional agreements. BSSMAG meeting (www.indd.tim.ro/rosturgeons) It can be said that main causes for unapproved CITES quota are undeveloped and inefficient international cooperation and legislation. Legal instruments are not harmonized among countries, are partly insufficient and partly not implemented. Also, in 2004-2005, in situ information from the Lower Danube River by scientists and fishermen substantiated the critical situation of sturgeon stocks. This reinforces the urgent need for significantly enhanced basin-wide cooperation and mutual action plan for conservation and restoration of sturgeons in the Danube River.	Danube
As at 2011 who is the world's youngest self-made billionaire?	Index - Infobase - News News Within the activities of the project "Sustainable use of sterlet and development of sterlet aquaculture in Serbia and Hungary", which is being funded by European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR), members of the team from the Institute for Multidisciplinary Research had visited HAKI in Szarvas (Hungary) on 12-14 February 2008. During the visit, they have participated in fish catch on the Tisza River, visited laboratories at HAKI, as well as the rearing ponds. (FULL TEXT) Institute for Multidisciplinary Research from Belgrade, in cooperation with the Research Institute for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Irrigation from Hungary, will organize during 2007 and 2008 the project "Sustainable use of sterlet and development of sterlet aquaculture in Serbia and Hungary". Project will be organized within the Cross-border Cooperation Programme Hungary-Serbia, which is being funded by European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR). (FULL TEXT) During May 2006, catch of the commercial fishermen from Prahovo, Serbia, was unexpectedly enriched with, for them, a strange new fish species. After they made contact with ichthyologists from the Institute for Multidisciplinary Research from Belgrade, it was determined that fish was North American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula Walbaum, 1792). This finding is the first record of the North American paddlefish in Serbian part of the Danube River. (FULL TEXT) In April 2006, Romania banned sturgeon fishing for the next ten years. Numerous international environmental organizations and institutions have stated that similar long-term recovery plans are needed, especially in the Caspian Sea, to prevent extinction. Romanian Ministry of Environment and Water Management will not continue to release CITES export permits for caviar and for sturgeons meat, from specimens captured in Romanian natural environment.. (FULL TEXT) Internet presentation was funded by Minstry of Environmental Protection of Republic Serbia. Webdesign & maintenance: Ivan Jarić [email protected]	i don't know
In what Shakespeare play does the character Marcellus say, 'Something is rotten in the state of Denmark' ?	Hamlet Quotes - Something is rotten in the state of Denmark with explanation Hamlet (1.4) , Marcellus to Horatio This line spoken by Marcellus (and not Hamlet as is commonly believed) is one of the most recognizable lines in all of Shakespeare's works. Despite its fame, this line is left out of some productions of the play�. The quote in context Shortly before midnight, Hamlet meets Horatio on the battlements of the castle. They wait together in the darkness. From below they hear the sound of the men in the castle laughing and dancing riotously; the King draining his "draughts of Rhenish down" (10). Hamlet explains to Horatio his dislike of such behaviour. To Hamlet, drinking to excess has ruined the whole nation, which is known abroad as a land full of drunken swine. Horatio spots the Ghost of Hamlet's father approaching. Hamlet calls out to the Ghost and it beckons Hamlet to leave with it. Despite the pleadings of Horatio and Marcellus, who are afraid that the apparition might be an evil entity in disguise, Hamlet agrees to follow the Ghost and the two figures disappear into the dark. Marcellus, shaken by the many recent disturbing events and no doubt angered (as is Hamlet) by Claudius's mismanagement of the body politic, astutely notes that Denmark is festering with moral and political corruption. Horatio replies "Heaven will direct it" (91), meaning heaven will guide the state of Denmark to health and stability. For more please see the commentary for I am sick at heart (1.1.8) . Compare Marcellus' line to King Lear (5.3.377): Friends of my soul, you twain Rule in this realm, and the gored state sustain. ________ � In one production of Hamlet, starring the famous actor David Garrick in the title role, the audience "did not hear 'Something is rotten in the state of Denmark'; instead the scene ended with Hamlet following the Ghost offstage, a "strong" ending which no doubt regularly produced the desired effect" (Mills 38). How to cite this article: Mabillard, Amanda. Shakespeare Quick Quotes: Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.. Shakespeare Online. 20 Aug. 2010. < http://www.shakespeare-online.com//quickquotes/quickquotehamletdenmark.html >. References Mills, John A. Hamlet on Stage. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1985. ________	Hamlet
Campione d'Italia, is an Italian enclave in which European country?	Betrayal in Hamlet How does betrayal or treachery help in developing the main character? What it reveals about the characters? Essay - 903 Words Betrayal Characters in Hamlet Essay ...Betrayal A guilty conscience has it ways. The world runs on back-stabbing, two faced people who say one thing but mean something else. Its these same people that unfortunately filled the life of young Hamlet. Using this element in his writing William Shakespeare sat down and composed what many argue to be one of the greatest literature pieces of all time. Its these people that make the story The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark... 664 Words \| 2 Pages Essay on Characters in Hamlet ...Hamlet Seminar Discussion Questions Act 1 1. What is the purpose of the two discussions of the crowing of the cock, Horatio’s pagan one (1.1.130-37) and Marcellus’ Christian one (1.1. 138-45)? (1.1.) 2. What is Claudius telling the court in the first part of his speech (1.2.1-16)? What does he say about young Fortinbras and his uncle the king of Norway (1.2.17-41)? How is Claudius... 2007 Words \| 6 Pages Characters in Hamlet Essay ...Hamlet- Documented Essay Marcellus’ quote, “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” (I, iv, 100), is the overall theme to Act I, of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, but can also relate to the whole play. When he said it, it was only to mean that something suspicious was occurring and things didn’t seem right. However, it encompasses a lot more than Marcellus planned it to. During this time setting, different events were happening which caused major corruption within... 1673 Words \| 5 Pages Essay about Loyalty and Betrayal in Hamlet ...Loyalty and betrayal in Hamlet Loyalty is a significant theme in ‘Hamlet’ because Hamlet himself judges people by their loyalty or disloyalty-his mother, Ophelia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Horatio and he acts accordingly. The significance of the betrayal theme is that many of the major events in the play result from the betrayal of one character by another. The most significant act of... 1141 Words \| 3 Pages Characters in Hamlet and Study Hamlet Essay ...for Hamlet, Prince of Denmark GENERAL QUESTIONS 1. Pay attention to Shakespeare’s poetry with its imagery and figures of speech. Hamlet is written in poetic meter called blank verse. Define blank verse. 2. Make character studies: Horatio, Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Polonius, Ophelia, Laertes. Note character traits exhibited through a character’s own words, his action, others’ comments about him,... 777 Words \| 3 Pages Characters in Hamlet Essay ...1 In Act III, sc. 1, Hamlet delivers his famous solilquy.."To be or not to be." The main purport of that soliloquy is: whether one should love Ophelia or give up loving altogether whether he should take action against Claudius and end his frustration whether he should give in to his mood and commit suicide whether he can continue to cope with the lies of Claudius whether he can find a solution to the infidelity of his mother... 915 Words \| 13 Pages Betrayla and Self Betrayal in Hamlet Essay ...Betrayal and Self-Betrayal in Shakespeare’s Hamlet One on the many recurring themes in Shakespeare’s Hamlet is that of betrayal; in fact, it is less of a theme and more of a sociopathic vocation for many of the characters! If drawn as a schematic the betrayals are a veritable labyrinth of double-crossings, falsehood and moral dereliction that pervade the play almost from the opening act.... 3352 Words \| 10 Pages Essay about Hamlet Character Analysis ...the readers of Hamlet to a specific interpretation of each character. Each reader is left to decide the true extent of Hamlet's evil and insane ways or to realize that he clearly is a victim of circumstances beyond his control, therefore declaring him innocent. Because of William Shakespeare's writing style, the reader receives little help in discovering who is truly innocent and who is as guilty as Claudius. <br> <br>Many scholars agree that... 1016 Words \| 3 Pages	i don't know
What large dangerous short-snouted variety of creature, from India, is a mugger?	10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World - 10 Most Today 10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World 4 Comments 1. Mosquito – Mosquitoes themselves aren’t very dangerous, but they act as a vector for many disease-causing viruses and parasites such as yellow fever, dengue fever, Chikungunya, malaria, Tularemia and more. Mosquitoes are estimated to transmit various types of disease to more than 700 million people annually with at least two millions of resultant deaths. Thus becoming the deadliest animal to humans Mosquitos – at least two millions death annualy 2. Snake – Though not all snakes are dangerous, many of them are. More than 450 species are venomous, and 250 are capable of killing a person. The Echis (a genus of venomous vipers) causes most of the snakebite deaths worldwide. Its poison can keep the victim’s blood from coagulating, and the person can bleed to death snakes – 250 species are capable of killing a person 3. Scorpion – All known scorpion species possess venom, but only 25 have venom that is deadly to humans. However, all scorpions are able to penetrate human skin and deliver sharp, unpleasant stings, most of which usually leave redness around the stung area Scorpions – all scorpions are able to penetrate human skin 4. Hippopotamus – Hippos are very aggressive towards humans, whom they commonly attack whether in boats or on land with no apparent provocation. They are widely considered to be one of the most dangerous large animals in Africa Hippos – will attack humans with no apparent provocation 5. Crocodile – The larger species of crocodiles are very dangerous to humans, mainly because of their ability to strike before the person can react. The saltwater crocodile and Nile crocodile are the most dangerous, killing hundreds of people each year in parts of Southeast Asia and Africa. The mugger crocodile, American crocodile, American alligator and black caiman are also dangerous to humans 10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World: Crocodiles 6. Great White Shark – More than any documented attack, Peter Benchley’s best-selling novel Jaws and the subsequent 1975 film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg provided the great white shark with the image of being a “man eater”. The great white shark is one of only four kinds of sharks that have been involved in a significant number of fatal unprovoked attacks on humans and since 1990, there have been a total of 139 unprovoked great white shark attacks, 29 fatal The Great White Shark – starred in the movie “Jaws” 7. Grizzly Bear – Unlike the smaller black bears, adult grizzlies are too large to escape danger by climbing trees, so they respond to danger by standing their ground and warding off their attackers. Grizzly bears normally avoid contact with people. Most grizzly bear attacks result from a bear that has been surprised at very close range, especially if it has a supply of food to protect, or female grizzlies protecting their offspring. In such situations, property may be damaged and the bear may physically harm the person Grizzly Bear – will attack to defend its cubs 8. African Lion – While lions do not usually hunt people, some (usually males) seem to seek out human prey; well-publicised cases include the Tsavo maneaters, where 28 officially recorded railway workers were taken by lions over nine months in Kenya in 1898, and the 1991 Mfuwe man-eater, which killed six people in Zambia. The “All-Africa” record of man-eating is considered to be incidents in the early 1930s through the late 1940s in what was then Tanganyika (now Tanzania). George Rushby, game warden and professional hunter, eventually dispatched the pride, which over three generations is thought to have killed and eaten 1,500 to 2,000 people African Lion – some have been recorded as man-eaters 9. Elephant – Elephants can exhibit aggressive behaviour and engage in destructive actions against humans. In India, male elephants regularly enter villages at night, destroying homes and killing people. Elephants killed around 300 people between 2000 and 2004 in Jharkhand, India, while in Assam, India 239 people were reportedly killed between 2001 and 2006 10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World: Elephants 10. Box Jellyfish – A few species in the class of Box Jellyfish have been confirmed to be involved in human deaths. Research show that the venom of a specific specie can cause a human to collapse and die as quickly as within 2 to 5 minutes. The specie C. fleckeri has caused at least 64 deaths since the first report in 1883. In parts of the Malay Archipelago, the number of lethal cases is far higher (in the Philippines alone, an estimated 20-40 die annually from Chirodropid stings), likely due to limited access to medical facilities and antivenom, and the fact that many Australian beaches are enclosed in nets and have vinegar placed in prominent positions allowing for rapid first aid 10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World: Box Jellyfish Warning signs in Queensland, Australia	Crocodile
Name the South African record-breaking Paralympic sprinter known as the 'Blade Runner' (referring to his carbon-fibre artificial limbs)?	10 Most Dangerous Animals in Asia \| Planet Deadly UK 4 January 3, 2014 For those of you who’ve seen the Jungle Book then you’re halfway there on this one. We’ve got snakes, bears and even tigers, but there’s also a few even nastier deadly animals to be found across the vast continent of Asia. Stretching from the deserts of the Middle East to the steamy jungles of South East Asia and reaching northwards to the Arctic Circle, there’s dangerous animals for all tastes. When dealing with the developing world it’s nearly impossible to get anything approaching reliable statistics on animal attacks on deaths. If there were then we’d probably be writing about mosquitos (yawn!). Instead I’m going to concentrate on the meanest, scariest and most notorious of Asian animals. The one’s on this list are capable of dealing out some of the most unpleasant deaths known. 10. Komodo Dragon Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Komodo dragons are the biggest lizards in the world. The largest specimens measure over 10 feet (3m) in length and weigh around 350lbs (160kg). They are resident to several islands of the Indonesian archipelago where they are a protected species. Their diet basically consists of anything on the island. Having no natural predators is probably what has allowed them to evolve into the giants they are. Armed with strong claws, powerful jaws, razor sharp serrated teeth and armoured scales these are formidable beasts. I used to quite like Komodo dragons but that was before I learnt about how they hunt. The Komodo will take prey as large as water buffalo, but they don’t use their size and power to do this. Instead they employ their secret weapon, a mouth full of bacteria. The lizard only needs to bite its prey once, after which it can retreat to a safe distance and wait. This can go on for days with the Komodo following the infected, slowly dying animal like the shadow of death itself. Komodo dragons have a host of other unsavoury habits including digging up human graves to eat the corpses. Over the years there have been a number of attacks on people, often with deadly consequences. 9. Fattail Scorpion Fattail Scorpion (Androctonus sp.) The fattail scorpion can be found in the hot, dry regions across Northern Africa, the Middle East and India. The name come from, well, its fat tail?! Despite being modest in size (around 4ins / 10cm) they pack a lethal sting. They are widely considered to be the most dangerous species of scorpion and occasionally referred to as the man-killer. The venom of the fattail is a powerful neurotoxin which is particularly fast acting. Death can occur in as little as an hour after being stung with respiratory paralysis being the cause. The only good news is there is an effective anti-venom. 8. Indian Rhinoceros Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) Rhinos are the tanks of the animal world. Big, heavy, powerful armor-plated and capable of inflicting big time damage. The Indian rhinoceros is no exception and is ranked as the 5th largest land animal on earth, just behind the various elephant species. A big male rhino can weigh in excess of 4 tons and measure over 6 feet (2 metres) at the shoulder. They aren’t slow either with a top speed of 35 mph (nearly 60km/h) and are surprisingly agile for such a big animal. It is often said that rhinos are bad tempered and to some extent this is true. Having poor eyesight makes these animals more likely to charge first and ask questions later. Being hit by an Indian rhino would be like being hit by a truck, with a horn on the front! There is virtually nothing a rhino won’t have a go at; tigers, elephants and even trucks. Sadly for the rhinos it is them who are in danger from humans. Their horn is considered valuable in the Chinese medicine trade where it is believed to help rheumatism. As a result they are now an endangered species with their numbers down to a few thousand individuals in northern India. 7. Sharks Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) All of the “big three” deadly shark species can be found in the waters of Asia; the great white, tiger shark and bull shark can all be found here. Despite this the number of attacks is relatively low with the official shark attack figures recording only 51 deaths since records began over 400 years ago. It is likely that the actual number of deaths is massively under-reported as there are many populated coastal areas where sharks are common. Hong Kong tops the list and most of these attacks happened during a 4 year period in the early 1990s. Ten deaths were attributed to one or more tiger sharks in the waters of Sai Kung on the island’s east coast. Another spot that has a surprisingly high number of shark attacks is Iran – it is the shark attack capital of the Middle East. This is likely due to the prevalence of bull sharks that can be found in the Tigris river and estuary – remember, these sharks can tolerate freshwater too. The Philippines are home to all the world’s deadliest sharks. Tigers, bull sharks, makos and even great whites can all be found here. However, it was oceanic whitetips that were responsible for the greatest death toll from a shark attack in history. In 1945, the cruiser USS Indianapolis was torpedoed between Guam and the Philippines. The ship sank quickly but the vast majority of the crew survived and were left floating in the sea wearing life-jackets. At dawn the following morning the shark attacks began. By the time they were rescued 5 days later only 300 out of the original 900 survivors were alive. Most had been killed by sharks. 6. Asian Elephant Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) On size alone the Asian elephant wins hands down. Standing nearly 10 feet (3m) tall and weighing up to nearly 8 tons these are the second biggest animal on land. But hey, these are just big cuddly elephants that are our friends. Well yes, most of the time. Despite their enormous size elephants are generally shy and retiring by nature and will avoid confrontation with humans. There are however, two situations in which elephants are best left well alone; musth and when with their young. In their prime, male elephants experience a seasonal hormonal change known as musth. When in musth a male elephant may have testosterone levels 60 times higher than normal. During this time the bull elephant can become highly aggressive towards everything from other elephants to inanimate objects, and humans. Female elephants can also be highly dangerous when they feel their young are threatened. In such situations they will not hesitate in bringing their formidable size to bear and destroying whatever threatens it. When attacking an Indian elephant will curl up its trunk and trample its victim using either its feet or knees (of which it has four!). Male elephants will also gore adversaries with their tusks. There is another cause of elephant attacks – rogue elephants. These legendary beasts are relatively rare but very real. One such elephant was named Osama bin Laden by local villagers after it had killed 27 people during a six month killing spree in the Indian state of Assam. That elephant was eventually shot as was another elephant responsible for an even more macabre spate of deaths. This elephant is reported to have killed 14 people from a single village but the truly horrific thing is that analysis showed it had human flesh in its stomach. That’s right, a man-eating elephant. It is suggested that the animal had gone insane after the killing of its calf and this was a psychotic episode. 5. Crocodiles Mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) Asia is home to a variety of crocodiles from the improbable looking gharial up to the deadliest of all, the saltwater or estuarine crocodile. Just looking at the fellow above should leave you with no doubt that these are not an animal you want to mess with. These are the biggest reptiles on earth and haven’t had to change much since prehistoric times. Armour plated, surprisingly fast both in and out of water, and equipped with the most powerful bite of any living creature. Crocodiles have a recorded bite force ten times that of the great white shark. Crocs aren’t fussy eaters either they are opportunistic feeders meaning they will eat almost anything that comes their way. The crocodile mode of hunting generally involves ambushing prey by waiting just below the surface or even out of the water. From here they strike with lightning speed clamping their jaws shut and dragging the victim into the water to drown. As the crocodiles teeth are designed for gripping, not slicing flesh, they have two methods of turning their prey into bite-size chunks. One is to hide the carcass and let it rot, the other is the infamous death roll where the croc rolls over and over with the prey, ripping chunks off. In terms of which is the most dangerous the main contenders are the mugger crocodiles and the saltwater crocodile. The huge salty wins hands down in most respects and has even been known to take victims in the open ocean, hundreds of miles from land. Mugger crocodiles probably kill as many people though as they are found throughout India and Pakistan where they come into closer contact with humans. 4. Asian Giant Hornet Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) Photo: Yasunori Koide / License Also known as ‘yak killer’ hornets these super-sized wasps can measure over 2 inches (5 cm) in length and have a 1/4 inch (6mm) long sting. But it isn’t just their size that makes them dangerous. The venom of Asian giant hornet is also particularly potent containing a combination of cytotoxins and neurotoxins. The first of these will cause tissue damage and pain with one researcher describing the sensation as “like a hot nail being driven into my leg”. The other toxin (mandaratoxin) can be lethal in high enough doses, and that’s not just if you’re allergic to wasp stings. In Japan alone 30 to 40 people a year are killed by giant hornet stings. That makes them Japan’s deadliest animal by a long way. In China the story is similar with over 40 deaths in Shaanxi province in just three months. The official line here is if you get stung 10 or more times, seek medical help. If you get stung more than 30 times, you’re in big trouble. 3. Sloth Bear Sloth bear (Ursus ursinus) Despite having a slightly comical appearance, ungainly walk and a diet consisting largely of insects, the sloth bear is in fact one of the most feared animals in Asia. Many tigers will give them a wide berth, whilst elephants and rhinos actually actively dislike them and will charge them on sight. Standing at around 6ft (2m) tall when upright, Sloth bears can weigh in at up to 420lbs (200kg) for a big male. They are armed with very long powerful, sickle shaped claws which they use for digging termite mounds up. It is these claws that make them the Freddy Krueger of the animal world. With many animals there is a degree of predictability in their behavior and often some advice on what to do if confronted by one – not so for the sloth bear. These animals are as likely to attack as to run away. For some reason these animals seem to have a particular dislike of humans and it is reckoned that there is about one attack per week in India. It’s almost as if they hold a grudge for all the mistreatment such as being hunted and trained as dancing bears or even pets. Of all the animals to be attacked by the sloth bear really is the last you want it to be. They are seriously vicious and can make a real mess with those scythe like claws and teeth. And the worst thing is they go for the face. It is no exaggeration to say sloth bears rip their victims faces off. So far I’ve only talked about regular sloth bears. What about when sloth bears go psycho?! Well this is what apparently happened in Mysore, India in the 1940s. The Sloth bear of Mysore allegedly went on a murderous rampage killing at least 12 people and maiming dozens more. All the victims had their faces ripped apart with survivors losing lips, noses and / or eyes. 2. Bengal Tiger Tiger (Panthera tigris) Photo: Claudio Gennari / License The tiger has long been revered as the ultimate man-eater. Stories from the days of Colonial India abound with villagers being slaughtered wholesale until a brave white hunter stepped in to shoot the beast. But how much truth is there in these tales and just how dangerous is the tiger? Well, it seems that there is plenty of truth in the dangerous bit. The Bengal tiger is the biggest of the bunch weighing in at up to a massive 860 lb (390kg) and around 12 feet (3.9m) in length. And as you can see above, those teeth are pretty formidable, along with the matching set of claws. The usual hunting method of the tiger is to bring its victim down whilst latched onto the throat and thereby suffocate it. Prey can range in size from wild pigs right up to 1 ton buffalo. There are reports of tigers taking on several of the animals on this list, although they never seem to better elephants. Obviously a human is no match for the true king of the jungle but as a rule tigers don’t think we’re worth the bother. Despite that tigers still hold the record for having killed more humans than any other wild mammal. During the 1900s it is estimated that tigers killed a thousand people a year in India alone. One individual tiger (the Tigress of Champawat) is said to have killed 430 people. Whilst these numbers are much reduced in modern times there are still cases of man-eaters out there. The Sundarban mangroves between Bangladesh and Bengal are home to around 600 tigers. Around three deaths a year are still attributed to Bengal tigers here. 1. Snakes King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) Photo: Dr. Anand Titus and Geeta N Pereira / License Whilst Australia may be home to the most venomous snakes on earth there are only a handful of fatalities every year. The story is very different in Asia with estimates ranging between 15,000 and 60,000 deaths every year as a direct result of snakebites. Most of these deaths occur in India although Sri Lanka seems to be disproportionately effected by snake bite deaths. The main culprits in India and South Asia are collectively known as the “Big Four”; Russell’s viper, saw-scaled viper, Indian cobra and the common krait. The cobras are the most common of these snakes and as a result responsible for the most deaths. The common cobra (Naja naja) has a highly potent neurotoxin which can cause death by tissue damage. The much larger King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is widespread throughout South East Asia and is in fact the biggest venomous snake in the world. Despite reaching nearly 18 ft (5.5m) and having a bite capable of killing an elephant the King cobra is not aggressive and will avoid humans. Of all the cobras the Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) is the most dangerous, being more aggressive and having a stronger venom. In Thailand the majority of snakebite deaths are caused by the monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia). The kraits are only found in Asia. They are nocturnal and not aggressive, however they have incredibly potent neurotoxic venom which can kill within 4 hours. Most encounters with humans are accidental with kraits seeking shelter in boots, tents or even getting into sleeping bags with people. The largest group of dangerous snakes in Asia are the pit vipers – so called because of the heat sensitive pits between their eyes and nose. These are responsible for the majority of deaths in South Asia and Japan alike. Most notorious of all these is Russell’s viper which is responsible for more snakebite fatalities than any other snake. It is large, common, aggressive and packs a lethal does of haemotoxic venom. This may cause internal bleeding, necrosis, kidney failure and septicaemia amongst other things. And whilst we are talking about snakes lets not forget the constrictors. Asia is home to the world’s longest snake, the reticulated python. Whilst you may think these aren’t dangerous as you can buy one at the local pet shop you’d be wrong. These 20ft (7m) plus monster serpents have been responsible for numerous deaths both in the wild and in captivity. Although more than capable of killing an adult human these pythons are actually incapable of swallowing their victim as an adult’s shoulders are too wide. Related stories so where does the sloth bear live? surfgatinho India and Sri Lanka, mainly braslin I hate sharks Naaz Charania They are all animals and are higher up in the hierarchy, so they eat all small animals. survival of the fittest.	i don't know
On which part of the body would Russian valenki normally be worn?	Traditional dress of Russia: A symbol of ethnic diversity in the Russian Federation Traditional dress of Russia: A symbol of ethnic diversity in the Russian Federation Arts , Culture , Handicrafts , People Traditional dress of Russia is a truly a symbol of ethnic diversity in the Russian Federation and it is particularly known in the world for its natural conformity and luminous style. Image by Stas Porter The Russian Federation, commonly known as Russia is the largest country of the lovely planet in terms of territorial expansion. According to the historians, Russia was firstly inhabited by the East Slavs and other nomadic pastoralists. After this, there is a long history of the arrivals of different groups, nations and invaders. Today’s Russia is home to more than 150 million people and its half of the population is considered ethnically pure Russians. The ethnical diversity is much reflected in the colors and kinds of the traditional dress of Russia. Image by burovvv The ethnical diversity is much reflected in the colors and kinds of the traditional dress of Russia. Russian traditional outfits are enriched with splendid arrangements and decorative motifs. Red color is the most popular in the clothing heritage of Russia. From Omsk – A kosovorotka is a traditional Russian shirt for a man which is actually a long sleeved garment which reaches down to the mid-thigh. – Image by kosovorotka Image copyright by Majorshots A kosovorotka is a traditional Russian shirt for a man which is actually a long sleeved garment which reaches down to the mid-thigh. Kosovorotka is normally having no buttons downwards but having several buttons at the collar (unfastened when the garment is pulled over the wearer’s head), though these are positioned off to one side (regional styles vary between left and right), instead of centrally, as is customary with a typical Western 20th and 21st century man’s shirt. If left unbuttoned the collar appears skewed, which accounts for the garment’s name. The collar and sleeves of kosovorotka were often decorated with a traditional Slavic ornament. Rubashka is long attire originally made with home-spun linen. Image by burovvv 2 Rubashka is long attire originally made with home-spun linen which is in the use of both the Russian men and Russian women for hundreds of years. Now the same is worn in various styles and decorations. Although we don’t find a perfect example for the traditional dress for peasant in Russia, yet Rubashka somehow represents the rural population of Russia. Men also wore a rubashka either with a belt outside of their pants or tucked into their pants. The traditional Russian kaftan is little bit different from usual Mesopotamian kaftans The traditional Russian kaftan is little bit different from usual Mesopotamian kaftans and it was usually worn by the most conservative sect of religious believers. It is a long suit with tight sleeves which by the 19th century, became the most widely spread type of outer clothing among peasants and merchants. Russian women love to wear bright colored and delicately designed traditional outfits. Image by archer10 (Dennis) Russian women love to wear bright colored and delicately designed outfits to prepare themselves for traditional appearances in ceremonies, weddings and folk events. Many Russian women have skillful crafting art of sewing such dresses and the art is normally transferred to them via inheritance. Traditional dresses for women in Russia are not so complicated and over-whelmed in their patterns and designs as they are useful for the casual wearing also. Girls in traditional costume in St. Petersburg, Russia – Image by radzfoto Russian women make their blouses very charming and embellished. Usually their blouses are adorned with embroidery work and beads. They normally select cotton fabric and decorate them with symmetric stylized pattern or embroidery. This is their centuries old tradition and such ancient folk motifs are still in fashion today. A sarafan is a long, trapeze-shaped traditional Russian jumper dress for ladies . Image: Franco Folini A sarafan is a long, trapeze-shaped traditional Russian jumper dress for ladies which is usually worn by the Russian women in the cultural festivities as worn as the Russian folk costume. Sarafans could be of single piece construction with thin shoulder straps over which a sleeveless vest, called a “dushegreya” is sometimes worn, giving the shape of the body of a smaller triangle over a larger one. For the last 2 or 3 centuries, another thing in the traditional dress for women in Russia has become common and i-e the women’s headdress. Image by dream2life For the last 2 or 3 centuries, another thing in the traditional dress for women in Russia has become common and i-e the women’s headdress. It was a strict regulation in the gone days Russia for women of every age to cover their heads. Maiden girls were also bound to at least cover the top of their hair. This was the reason that headdresses became integral part of the traditional outfits in Russia. National costume with traditional Kokoshnik. Image by Igor Klisov Kokoshnik is the best example which normally has a high front shaped like a crescent with rounded edges and it is usually decorated with gold and ornamental embroidery. Russian fur hats are particularly known in the world – Image by xjyxjy As you all know that Russia is a cold country having harsh weather conditions in winter. Russian fur hats are particularly known in the world and that are in the use of the Russians for unknown period. These fur hats usefully protect the Russians even in the coldest environment. Russian fur hats are normally made with soft sheepskin and fluffy rabbit fur and come in different varieties, shapes, colors and sizes. Russian Valenki are made of wool felt – Image by Victor Radziun One thing is perhaps the most significant in the Russian clothing culture; the traditional valenki shoes that are usually made with felt (100 % sheep wool). These boots are still so popular in Russia and now the shoe-makers have brought numerous changes in the styles and designs of valenki shoes. Each valenok is cut out of a single, seamless strip of lamb’s wool. It is dipped in acid and then in boiling water, then before being oven-dried, it is beaten to form a heel and a point at the toe. Valenki felt boots have healing effect – for flu, rheumatic disease, feet massage. Pavlovsky Posad is a town in Russia which is still famous for its production of traditional shawls and kerchiefs. Image by archer10 (Dennis) 2 If we don’t mention the traditional shawls of Russia over here, it will be entirely unfair. Pavlovsky Posad is a town in Russia which is still famous for its production of traditional shawls and kerchiefs. These traditional Russian shawls, are prepared with pure and 100 percent soft wool fiber. Now these shawls are made in magnificent patterns with elaborative styles and bright colors. These traditional Russian shawls, are prepared with pure and 100 percent soft wool fiber. Image by steveleenow The shawl-makers engrave and preserve the original designs in wooden blocks, each pattern at a time, and then they print each color separately and make shawls absolutely fancy. Traditional dress of Russia is a truly a symbol of ethnic diversity in the Russian Federation and it is particularly known in the world for its natural conformity and luminous style. Image by Stas Porter Russian traditional jewelry is also famous in the world, particularly in the northern Europe for its tremendous art-work, phenomenal designs and spectacular patterns. It is elaborated in brilliant manners and comes in different exotic varieties. Russian traditional jewelry is also famous in the world, particularly in the northern Europe – Image by Grozz Rostov Finift is a traditional Russian handcrafted ornament dating back to 1175 which was at that time made with a type of enamel. It is considered that it was originated in the ancient Byzantium era but after that it became popular in Russia. Rostov Finift is a traditional Russian handcrafted ornament dating back to 1175 . Image copyright by russarcher Traditional dress of Russia is a truly a symbol of ethnic diversity in the Russian Federation and it is particularly known in the world for its natural conformity and luminous style. Although there are countless regions in the country and each of them has its own clothing identity, yet symmetrical composition of the dress prepared with the graceful fabric is the most common feature among them all. Russian Belly Dancer – Image copyright by Ehsan Hoque For more interesting posts with the same subject on the Lovely Planet Website , please click the following links;	Foot
Norwegian politican, Trygve Lie, was the first Secretary General of which organisation?	Dressing the Indian woman through history - BBC News BBC News Dressing the Indian woman through history 6 December 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Hulton Archive This week in India a man slapped actress Gauhar Khan on a TV set for wearing a "short dress" and news emerged of outrage in a Mumbai law college at a strict dress code imposed on students. Fashion historian Toolika Gupta looks at ideas of decorum in fashion across India through the ages. Every country has its own erogenous zones. What many Indians today believe are home-grown ideas of decorum and modesty are in fact British imports - bequeathed to us by the Raj. The earliest representations of women show them with minimal clothing. In sculptures from the Maury and Sunga periods (about 300 BC) - men and women wore rectangular pieces of fabric, on the lower part of the body and one on the upper part. Little else. Image copyright Other Images from the Gupta period - about the 7th or 8th Century - show stitched upper garments along with a breast band, as well as a lower garment. Modesty has had different definitions over time and in different regions and communities. It was not always about covering your face and body and in many respects India's hot climate led the way. People just did what was convenient. The salwar kameez Salwar - a pair of light, loose, pleated trousers tapering to a tight fit around the ankles Kameez - a long tunic Source: Oxford English Dictionary But the regional variations are interesting. In southern India, even in colonial times, some women did not cover the upper part of their body. And throughout India's history of contact with different cultures - with Greek, Roman, Arab and Chinese influences coming in - fashions and ideas began to change. In the 15th Century we see Muslim and Hindu women wearing different outfits and the influence of the Mughal empire was decisive - they ruled most of India and Pakistan in the 16th and 17th Centuries. I have not seen written codes about how to dress, but Muslim women normally covered themselves and wore divided garments. These outfits gave birth to garments like the salwar kameez - virtually seen as a national dress in India today. Image copyright Auguste Racinet In Bengal, in the Victorian era, some women did not wear blouses under their saris - they went bare-breasted. This did not suit Victorian society, which had its own ideas of propriety, and blouses increasingly became the norm. Image copyright British Library Board, Photo 124/(36) Image caption Bengali women in the early 1860s It was Jnanadanandini Debi, the wife of Satyendranath Tagore - brother of the famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore - who popularised the blouses, jackets and chemises and the modern style of the sari today after she was reportedly refused entry to clubs under the Raj for wearing the sari fabric over her bare breasts. Tagore is believed to have actively encouraged his wife to adopt Western ideas. The terms "blouse" and "petticoat" - both English - made the leap into Indian vocabulary in the Victorian era. Shirts also came to be worn under the sari as part of high fashion and these rather British innovations are considered traditional garments. Image copyright Press Eye Even though it can be revealing, as the crop top leaves the midriff bare, the sari blouse has long been deemed decorous and associated with tradition. In India it was important for a woman to cover her body with a draped fabric here no matter what is underneath. The British influence only became stronger over time. We see different kinds of blouses coming in with sleeve structures, and various necklines. Image copyright © The British Library Board, Photo 1000/46(4641) Image caption At the height of the Victorian era the British and Indian fashions rather resemble each other In India, unlike in Britain, there are no written codes of conduct or sumptuary laws about what should be worn. What was considered suitable was spread through word of mouth. So today's guardians of the hemline - who no doubt believe they are safeguarding women by prescribing what women should wear - are following in the footsteps of older political overlords. Indian women now are much freer to do what they want, at least in the cities, yet we see dress codes being set and women condemned for what they wear. Some people even make an association between clothing and rape. These people don't understand that ideas of decency are constantly changing and rape is not a consequence of what women wear but of how certain men think. Our dress is our identity. But what we think of as traditional Indian modesty, can turn out not be not very Indian at all.	i don't know
What popular rosy-cheeked animal character, launched on UK TV in 2004, was licensed to US Fisher Price Toys in 2011?	Toys n Playthings by Lema Publishing - issuu issuu Cuddle & Care Doll TV Supported 4 ways to play! Easily Transforms Interacts with the included medical accessories Learn how to make her betterr 4-in-1 Carrier Sold seperately For more details please contact 01235 555545 [email protected] CONTENTS Regular 5 Leader — with Mirella Anstey 6 News — hot off the press 16 ary 20 Febru No.5 5 Vol. 3 TEAM TnP Group Editor Mirella Anstey [email protected] 9 Quick Coffee Break — with Nikki Samuels, Licensing Director, Sambro 10 Exhibition News — the latest on global fairs and shows 12 People News — checking in on the movers and shakers 14 Movie News — the latest from the box ofﬁce P24 16 Media News — the multimedia rundown Editor Mairead Wilmot [email protected] Group Advertisement Manager Ryan Horwood [email protected] Media Solutions Manager Bradley Mason [email protected] 17 Media Charts — the latest kids’ TV viewing ﬁgures and toy TV advertising spend 20 What’s New — new products that you need to get your hands on 22 Toy Talk — the retailers have their say 64 Trade Talk — we give suppliers a chance to talk business 57 Don’t Miss — unmissable products for all buyers and retailers 72 Licensing News — the hottest news from the toy licensing industry 75 Step Back In Time — a slice of toy history from the industry’s longest running magazine Features Publisher Mark Naish [email protected] Production Director Paul Naish [email protected] Design and Production Marian McNamara [email protected] Managing Director Malcolm Naish [email protected] Circulation Manager Robert Thomas [email protected] Lema Publishing Ltd 1 Churchgates, The Wilderness, Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 2UB Telephone: 01442 289930 At the heart of retail A member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Independently audited ABC circulation of 5,123 34 Science and Nature — learning is made even more fun P34 50 Dolls and Accessories — this all-time favourite category is examined 58 London Toy Fair — we review Toy Fair 2016 68 Nuremberg — after six days in Germany, we ﬁnd out how exhibitors got on 70 Spring Fair — Birmingham’s NEC was the place to be Special Report 19 Cover story — Simba introduce us to their Bob the Builder range P50 24 Retail Interview — Wyevale Garden Centre has upped the ante on its toy offering, we ﬁnd out more Columnists 18 Media Whisperer — Clive Crouch looks UK broadcasting P72 32 High Street Highs —The Entertainer’s MD Gary Grant gives us his take on toy fairs 28 The Independent and Secret Supplier — 2015 was a good year for our retailer 30 Shop Talk — John Ryan asks if toy shop owners should do things differently 48 TnP Ambassadors — our ambassadors test the toys you stock on your shelves 74 Licensing Opinion — Kelvyn Gardner asks what makes a toy? 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 toysnplaythings.co.uk A member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Independently audited ABC circulation of 5,123 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 PUBLISHING At the heart of retail Also published by Lema Publishing licensing T O D A Y W O R L D W I D E magazine ell, what a fabulous start to 2016 everyone e is enjoying! The surprising and, let’s be frank here, unwelcome change to the Toy Fair dates was not something anyone in the trade was relishing. However, the feared Sunday start was a real success. The comments we received were strongly positive – not that anyone really wants the Sunday start to be reintroduced sometime in the future – but business was booming and the day ended on a real high. That strong ﬁnish on day one set the tone for a super Toy Fair for the duration. The year started well for us too, coming off the back of an intense end to 2015 which saw TnP publish the biggest Toy Fair issue of the season – a mammoth 328-page magazine no less – and some of us hot-footed it alongside so many of you to HK for the annual pilgrimage to the land of the bright, shiny and new. It is fair to say the showrooms were bustling, business was brisk and the products are going to knock your socks off! The Toy Industry Awards were also a fun affair with Spin Master winning the big prize! I was delighted to enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbly with GM Headley Barnes and Commercial Director of Marketing Phil Hooper. The team at Spin Master had a phenomenal year in 2015 following slightly testing times, but huge congratulations to all winners and nominees. Let’s face it, this is a tough business; anticipating what children will love and when is no easy task. Going into London Toy Fair is a busy time for us all – working out which hich stands to head to ﬁrst is no mean feat – but for us it meant working on our beloved ed Daily News, the only ofﬁcial London Toy oy Fair daily paper. We are all newspaper people here on Team TnP so getting g back to our Fleet Street roots is something omething we are always eager to do. TableWare Mirella Anstey Rushing around R interviewing and i photographing buyers and p exhibitors is what we do best and e we want to thank you all for your w wonderful comments about how w much you enjoyed the three daily m papers, all produced live at the show pa – ssometimes well into the wee small hours – but also for contributing to the hou 64 pages each and every day. It really is your paper so, without you telling us what products you love and ttellin which stands you’ve enjoyed visiting, whic w the Daily News would be nothing, so th he D thank th hank you all! IIf all that were not enough, we also lmed more than 30 interviews with top ﬁlm toy industry ﬁgures about their latest to lines and ranges for our brilliant TnP TV lin (catch it at www.toysnplaythings.co.uk) (c so there is plenty more to see from us on that front this year and we will keep o you posted! y The fairs did not end for us there, oh no! After London we headed to o Nuremberg, then to Birmingham and, N as we go to press, we have a contingent in NYC – we are a dedicated crew here and love to tell you all about the newest toys! With new toys being what we are all here for, it is our pleasure to bring you the latest line of toys from Simba Smoby. Pre-schoolers are thrilled and excited by the latest incarnation of everyone’s favourite (and reliable) Bob the Builder. Simba unveil their new line of tools and work benches which are very fun and really in-keeping with the brand values. Take a look at our exclusive cover feature to see what’s new and fresh with Bob and Simba Smoby. In other hot news, turn to our story following and Leapfrog merger where the VTech a we have ssome great insight from insiders but also from ﬁnancial toy insid experts. And elsewhere we hear experts retailers up and down the from re country that Ty’s Teeny Ty are going gangbusters. Well done to the guys gangb and we love a good news story at Ty a – keep them coming! Enjoy the issue and keep an eye our daily email newsﬂash (sign out for ou website) to hear the latest up at our w and greatest news from the toy industry. INTERNATIONAL Featuring FRAMING BUSINESS LEGO’s Angie Tutt with Mirella If you would like to subscribe to any of our other market leading titles please call Robert Thomas on 01442 289930 or email your request to [email protected] Flair’s Kirsty McKenzie appeared on TnP TV NEWS High ﬁve for toys The best performance in ﬁve years saw the UK toy industry stry reach a whopping £3.2 billion in sales in 2015,, retaining its position as the largest toy market in Europe. rope. NPD’s Frederqiue Tutt announced the industry’s performance at Toy Fair, where she also revealed that the market had grown 5.9 per cent - a year-on-year increase of £150m. The bumper year was partly driven by blockbuster movie licenses, with Minions, Jurassic World, Marvel’s Avengers and Star Wars all making an impact, particularly in December, which saw 26 per cent of all toy sales up 9 per cent on 2014. But it was also a good year for the traditional sector. “What is interesting about the 2015 performance is the lasting endurance of traditional toys such as building sets and action ﬁgures,” Frederique said. “It’s also great to see the variety in the toy industry where a fun game like Pie Face went viral on the internet, alongside the increasing popularity of traditional collectables.” Frederique also pointed to the strong line-up of collectables in 2015 as a major driver of bricks and mortar footfall. Although the amount of toys bought online did increase again last year, representing 37 per cent of all toy sales, growth is rapidly slowing. Looking to the year ahead, BTHA Chairman Phil Ratcliffe underlined “the three Cs” - crafts, colletables and creativity - as major categories to watch, alongside the continuing inﬂuence of big budget movies, activity play and increased focus on innovation in STEAM play. NPD: Top 10 best sellers 2015 in sterling LEGO - LEGO Miniﬁgures Flair - Shopkins 2 Pack LEGO - Disney Frozen Elsa Sparkling Ice Castle Hasbro - Pie Face Game Mookie Toys - Smart Trike 4 in 1 Trike asst Jakks Paciﬁc - Disney Frozen Sing Along with Elsa Flair Preziosi - Shopkins Pack of 12 Hasbro - Nerf N Strike Elite Modulus Blaster Mattel - Hot Wheels Basic Car asst LEGO - Star Wars Millenium Falcon 6 VTech acquires LeapFrog VTech has agreed to buy US-based kids’ tablet and electronic toy specialist LeapFrog for about $72million (£49.6m). A statement speci released to conﬁrm the deal said the two companies entered into the releas merger agreement on 5 February 2016. merg Reacting to the news, Stuart Grant, Buying Director at The Rea Entertainer said it was a “very smart move” for Hong Kong-based Enter VTech, giving them “strength in the reading category where LeapFrog VTech very strong.” He added that it would also give VTech more shelf are ve space, but he added: “From an industry perspective, we will have to space wait tto see what impact there will be on retailers and consumers.” Industry expert, John Harper, said: “The LeapFrog brand name Ind has been grown and nurtured for many years by a dedicated team. Hopefully VTech will continue to build this brand and not let it fade away, because the toy industry needs strong brands like LeapFrog.” Speaking exclusively to TnP, Stephanie Wissink, Senior Research Analyst at Piper Jaffray & Co., who follows LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. in the US, said the move was a “surprise”. Casting more light on the deal, she said that ultimately both companies could beneﬁt from a more stabilised capital structure, and with the backing of “a much stronger capital engine” — VTech also has a signiﬁcant communications technology arm — the toy business could ﬂourish. “The way the report reads, and how I understand it, VTech is reversing into LeapFrog and will be bringing the capital. The voting control will ultimately be with VTech, but the LeapFrog moniker will remain. It is unclear at this point whether the two brands will coexist or whether there will be a major restructure. This merger could look to leverage that consumer trust, but Stephanie said until it is made clear what kind of merger this is, it is impossible say what impact it will have on a consumer-facing level. Top choice for dads The Dad’s Choice Awards 2016 are now open for entries. With a newly launched website and some fantastic PR in national press, online, and women’s lifestyle magazines for the 2015 awards, the Dad’s Choice team are looking forward to more success this year. Founder, David Ross said: “We are delighted with the ongoing success of the Dad’s Choice Awards. Last year saw more entries than ever before, and these unique awards were a hit with our testers like Chris Elt and his four-year-old twins Elliot and Erin. Our team of testers just love getting their hands on the must-have products and putting them through their paces with their children.” Entries close in September, so visit www.dadschoiceawards.co.uk for more information on how to get involved in these unique and special awards. toysnplaythings.co.uk Learning Resources’ Nuremberg party went down a storm Party in New-remberg Barbie is for every body Mattel has unveiled a brand new look for Barbie, with the addition of three new body types – tall, curvy and petite – to expand its Fashionistas line, plus a variety of skin tones, hair styles and outﬁts. “For more than 55 years, Barbie has remained a global, cultural icon and a source of inspiration and imagination to millions of girls around the world,” said Richard Dickson, President and Chief Operating Ofﬁcer of Mattel. “Barbie has reﬂected the world girls see around them. Her ability to evolve and grow with the times, while remaining true to her spirit, is central to why Barbie has remained the number one fashion doll in world.”The new 2016 Barbie Fashionistas doll line includes four body types, seven skin tones, 22 eye colours, 24 hairstyles and countless on-trend fashions and accessories. Evelyn Mazzocco, Senior Vice President and Global General Manager Barbie added: “We are excited to literally be changing the face of the brand.” Learning Resources’ theme of New! for its annual customer appreciation reception in Nuremberg was paired with a very apt change of venue this year. The famous reception moved from its 10year home at The Meridien Grand Hotel to the Neues Museum for Modern and Contemporary Art close to the historic city wall, a move that MD Dennis Blackmore said reﬂected the company’s fresh new look. “We wanted a dramatic backdrop to celebrate our new branding, our new packaging and our new stand in our new hall at Nuremberg,” said Dennis. “We knew it was a risk to move the reception and the day on which it was held, but we were overwhelmed and delighted by the support our customers showed in coming out to support us. It was a great success.” Guests were treated to an evening ﬁlled with quality refreshments, good company and entertainment featuring a theatrical aerial performance. New year, new members Clubs at the ready Toy retailers who want to test their mettle on the fairway with the industry’s ﬁnest should get their entries in soon for Orchard Toys’ annual Golf Day. Held at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford on 27 April, Orchard’s Sales Director Simon Prest is extending the invitation to the wider toy industry. Email [email protected] for more details and join the fun! FEBRUARY 2016 It’s been a busy start to 2016 for Toymaster, with a number of ownership changes for its members. Funtastic Toys has changed hands, with Taranjit Singh taking over the Wokingham, Berkshire toyshop. Devon Toymaster member The Tree House has also come under new ownership, with Su Hallsworth buying the location from former owners Eddie and Lorraine Willis, who have retired. The buying group has also swelled its ranks, welcoming Puffs Toys in Wymonham, Norfolk into the fold. Richard Harding heads up the team there, and you can contact him on 01953 605678 or email [email protected] 7 NEWS Giving the Gift of Play The Toy Trust has chosen Giving the Gift of Play as its theme to underpin all fundraising activity for 2016. The industry’s charity will organise a number of events and initiatives this year, including the Big Cambridge Challenge, which takes place 2 July, 2016. The theme has been chosen because the toy industry, through it’s varied products and enterprises, already contributes so much to the positive play experiences of children all over the world. The BTHA’s Make Time 2 Play campaign highlights the many beneﬁts of play for children and the Toy Trust theme for 2016 aims to make those beneﬁts and positive play experiences a reality for many children who would otherwise not have access to this basic right of a child. East African Playgrounds (EAP), based in Uganda, has been chosen as the Toy Trust’s main overseas beneﬁciary charity in 2016. The Toy Trust has pledged £60,000 which will go on to fund 13 new playgrounds in refugee camps, local early childhood development and nursery centres and government schools in Uganda. As well as the overseas support, the Toy Trust has made a strategic decision to provide specialist play equipment through UK children’s hospices.This equipment will provide crucial play experiences for children with life limiting illnesses and their siblings. Details of the chosen hospices to be supported will be announced very shortly. Visit the Toy Trust website or email the BTHA’s Matt Jones on [email protected] for more information. 8 Green Board Games’ founder Gary Wyatt and CEO Keith Grafham pictured with Flights of Fancy founders Deryck and Sarah Henley Green Board Games acquires Flights of Fancy Green Board Games has acquired nature-themed gift company Flights of Fancy from founders Deryck and Sarah Henley, who are retiring. The purchase is a natural move for Green Board Games. Deryck and Sarah wanted to ensure their company would continue to be run true to the ethos it was built upon before they settled down, the same principles that Gary Wyatt, GBG founder and friend to the pair for 25 years, shares. Keith Graham, CEO of Green Board Games said: “We are all very excited by the acquisition and look forward to meeting new customers and building on a great heritage brand.” Flight of Fancy customers will continue to receive great service and quality products from GBG, as well as beneﬁtting from the BrainBox games maker’s extended range. Green Board will also look to expand the reach and range of Flight of Fancy products, while maintaining the elements of fun and learning that are core to both brands. DKL’s Farel Williams at London Toy Fair Order, order! DKL reported great success at this year’s London Toy Fair, with high order volumes and great feedback to new ranges signalling an exciting year ahead. On display were best sellers and new products from DKL’s top brands, including Hama Beads, Scentco Scented Stationery, PlayMais Craft, and much more. “Toy Fair was a great show for us, there were plenty of orders, lots of happy customers, and also great new business opportunities,” said Farel Williams, DKL. “Judging by the feedback at the show, 2016 is set to be a brilliant year!” toysnplaythings.co.uk Remembering James Batchelor Toymaster co-founder James Batchelor passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on 13 December 2015. Jim, as he was known to many in the trade, got his start in toys as a sales rep at Lines Bros Ltd in 1956, where he was later appointed Division Sales and Marketing Manager. He held positions at both D C M International and Flair Toys Ltd in the seventies, until he was approached in 1978 to form a new company with a view to co-ordinating the marketing activities of nine independent companies, as well as the development of own brand products. That company was initially called Unigroup Ltd, but in 1979 Jim changed the name to Toymaster Ltd, and the rest, as they say, is history. He retired on medical advice in January 1985 and enjoyed a happy retirement with his wife Joan, settling in the seaside town of Looe in Cornwall. Team TnP’s thoughts are with his family. RIP Peter Powell Many of our readers will remember Peter Powell for his fantastic stunt kites. Sadly, he passed away last month at the age of 83. His kites were so popular that in the midseventies he won the Toy of the Year award and also helped quite a number of kite makers to sell their products to the toy trade. At their height, they were manufacturing up to 75,000 kites per week. Peter created the steerable stunt kite and while he got his love of ﬂying from his time spent in the RAF, it wasn’t until a friend approached him to repair a broken kite that he found his true calling. He was a one-off and proved that if you have the entrepreneurial skill, you can enter the toy trade from virtually nowhere and reach the heights of toy trade fame. Remembering Rich Thompson Rich Thompson, who for many years was Vice President and Senior Vice president International for Milton Bradley, Hasbro and later The Ertl Company, sadly passed away on 30 November 2015. Rich was born in Des Moines, Iowa on 30 October 1931. He served for two years in the USAF and earned an MBA from Indiana University. Rich was well known throughout the UK toy industry and lived in the UK for some time with his wife of 61 years, Nancy. He is survived by Nancy, three children and their families. He will be sadly missed by his many friends in the UK and European toy industries. Alan Caswell of Toys Am We of Dudley remembers two industry stalwarts: “Graham Cox and John Wickstead, both formerly of Palitoy as agents on the Midlands patch, have passed away. Both remained in the toy industry for many years. John ﬁnished and retired to Tenerife, while Graham moved to Character Options until his retirement. They were two super toy trade guys that I know myself and many readers of TnP will miss.” FEBRUARY 2016 COFFEE BREAK Fresh from news that they have been acquired by Elysian Capital and with an increasingly large roster of licenses and products, Sambro are on a roll. Nikki Samuels, Licensing Director, SAMBRO takes some time out to catch up with TnP Nikki, we’re fresh out of all of the toy fairs – what was retailer reaction to your range like? We moved up to the Gallery at Toy Fair to a bigger and better stand which allowed us to showcase a wider range of products and licenses. While existing customers understand the breadth of our ranges, it was great to be able to show the trade just how many licenses we have in our portfolio. All three fairs were really busy with a high calibre of visitors and we will of course be back at every show in 2017. Does Sambro have a hero product that you are particularly excited about for 2016? The ranges are really huge so its hard to pick out just one but personally I really love our new Minions and Tsum Tsum 3D Erasers created by our brilliant design team. And what about your licenses – what do you think will be a big hitter in 2016? Tsum Tsum is a fantastic licensed property and our new range of arts, crafts, games and stationery are a fantastic complement to the products already out there. We are also launching brand new lines including Trolls, Finding Dory and Blaze to name just a few. There was quite a big announcement recently. Can you talk us through it please – what does this mean for the company? Yes our recent acquisition by Elysian Capital was huge for us. As you know we have grown quite rapidly over the past few years and this was always the next step for us as we want to continue with our ambitious growth plans. This deal will enable us to realise these goals with further investment into all aspects of the company. And will it have any effect on the way Sambro do business with retailers? It’s business as usual here at SAMBRO. The management team and indeed all our employees will continue to work hard to grow the business. Retailers won’t see any difference and will continue to deal with our existing team. 9 NEWS Secure your visit to AIS today! Normal service resumed Toy Fair will return to its normal date pattern for 2017, taking place from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 January ” Toy Fair will return to its normal date pattern for 2017, taking place from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 January, and building and opening times will also be back to usual. The dates for Nuremberg Toy Fair have been conﬁrmed as 1-6 February, 2017 on the show’s website, meaning there will be no overlap between the two toy industry events. Registration for stand space at London Toy Fair 2017 is now open to both new and returning exhibitors. For more information on that, you can get in touch with the organisers on 020 7701 7271. Open more hours Following extensive consultation with exhibitors and visitors, the organisers of Brand Licensing Europe will extend opening hours for this year’s event to work around Yom Kippur. Exhibitors were asked to comment and review the situation, and following feedback the 2016 show will extend opening hours on the opening and closing days of the show. On Tuesday 11 October, the show will open to visitors one hour earlier, and the doors will close one hour later on Thursday 13 October. The show will keep normal hours on the Wednesday. “We have investigated all options to work around this unfortunate date clash, and extended opening hours are the best solution to allow colleagues celebrating Yom Kippur to fully participate in the 2016 event,” explained BLE Event Director Darren Brechin. “Once again, we would like to apologise to all of our colleagues and friends affected and thank them for their understanding.” 10 The AIS Independent Toy and Gift Show returns this April, and independent retailers will want to register sharpish as it’s shaping up to be the biggest and best year to date. With exhibition space selling out in less than two weeks, the fair at Cranmore Business Park in Solihull has gone from strength to strength to become a must-attend event in just four years. This year will see more exhibitors than ever, with 90 stands packed with the hottest toys and kids’ gifts from returning and brand new exhibitors. Independent retailers looking to secure their entrance to the show from 12 to 13 April can head over to www.independenttoyandgift.co.uk to register and see the full exhibitor list for themselves. It’s a sell-out! Toymaster’s May show is fully booked All exhibition space for the hugely popular Toymaster May Show has now sold out. With its mix of great new product discovery, special show deals, and social events, the Toymaster event is an annual highlight, so it’s no surprise that toy distributors and suppliers have already booked their space for the show that runs 17-19 May in Harrogate’s Majestic Hotel. Toymaster MD, Ian Edmund said: “Toymaster would like to take this opportunity to thank those attending for their support and we look forward to seeing you in May.” Visitor registration for this year’s event is open now to all independent retailers, regardless of whether they’re a member of the buying group or not. Visit www.toymaster.co.uk for more information. It’s no surprise that toy distributors and suppliers have already booked their space for the show ” toysnplaythings.co.uk l al toy to nt rs n e le pe end tai O p re de gift n i & o &gift Independent Toy & Gift Show Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th April 2016 Cranmore Park, Solihull, B90 4LF Register for FREE at: FREE PARKING â€˘ FREE ADMISSION â€˘ FREE REFRESHMENTS PEOPLE NEWS New People(s) for Bladez Keiran Peoples has joined Bladez Toyz and taken responsibility for the company’s National Accounts and will be overseeing the UK sales team. He brings a huge amount of experience to the role after working with HTI for 15 years. “Keiran is well known in the toy trade and we are extremely excited to be working with him,” said Iain Morgan, Bladez Toyz CEO. “Personally, I am looking forward to working with Keiran on our UK sales strategy and helping to continue the growth Bladez has seen over the past 18 months.” Jazwares welcomes Sam Ferguson Sam Ferguson has joined Jazwares as its Senior Director of Licensing and Retail. Sam brings his experience as an instrumental and driving force in the success of Moshi Monsters licensed consumer products. In his new expanded role, Sam will build Jazwares’ outbound licensing department as well as work with entertainment companies to expand the company’s product offerings. Laura Zebersky, CCO of Jazwares said the company was “delighted” to welcome Sam, adding that “his understanding of brand building coupled with his experience in identifying great properties will help us achieve our goals”. Bradley’s back at Bigjigs After ﬁve months away from the toy trade, industry veteran Bradley Dodds is back in sales at Bigjigs Toys. He returns to the industry as South East Area Manager for the toy company, beginning his new role at the start of January. “I’ve missed you all,” Bradley said. “It will be great to catch up again.” DHX grows global team DHX Brands is expanding its team with three key hires across its LA and London ofﬁces. Kaisa Nieminen has been appointed Senior Brand Manager for North America; Dave Tovey (pictured) joins from Moshi Monsters maker Mind Candy in the newly created role of Business Development Manager, EMEA; and Danielle Tanton starts in the new role of Live Events and Attractions Manager, Global. “These appointments underpin the rapid global expansion of DHX Brands since inception,” said Peter Byrne, EVP, DHX Brands. “Kaisa, Dave and Danielle bring immense experience in their disciplines and will provide invaluable extra ﬁrepower as we continue to expand our brands worldwide.” 12 Magic three for Marvin Marvin’s Magic is continuing to invest in people with the appointment of three new additions to its sales and marketing team. Sales Director Rakesh Kakaya (second left) welcomed new recruits (left to right): Travis Cattermoul, International Business Manager, Thierry Bourret, International Sales Manager, and Andrew Reynolds, Senior National Account Manager, who all bring a wealth of experience with them. Approaching 30 years in business in 2017, Marvin’s Magic continues to run successful magic shops in some of the world’s most respected stores, as well as having great high street presence and expansion internationally. Trio for KidKraft KidKraft has appointed three new executives to its leadership team to support the company’s global growth initiatives. Lawrence Writer joins as Chief Financial Ofﬁcer, and George Benz joins as Senior Vice President, Marketing & eCommerce, both based at the company’s global HQ in Dallas. Martijn de Bruijn will join the company’s European team in Holland next month as European Commercial Director.Steven Lampert, KidKraft’s CEO said: “We are fortunate to have this incredible depth and breadth of talent join our already very strong executive team.” toysnplaythings.co.uk MOVIE NEWS Chop of the box DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 3 hit a winning streak at the box ofﬁce earlier this month, ﬁnishing at number one for two consecutive weeks against heavy hitters The Revenant and Star Wars. The weekend ending Sunday 7 February saw the Jack Black-voiced panda Po pick up $44m in ticket sales worldwide. Picking sides Captain America or Iron Man — whose side are you on? That’s what Marvel asked American Football fans in its Super Bowl trailer for Captian America: Civil War, one of many big-budget advertising spots that ran during the US’ biggest TV event of the year. The trailer showed fresh footage from the forthcoming ﬁlm that sees Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans reprise their superhero roles, and asked viewers to pick between #TeamCap or #TeamIronMan. The ﬁlm will continue the story from Captain America: Winter Soldier, which saw the two heroes battling against one another. It hits cinemas on 29 April in the UK. The Force Awakens at the top of the ﬂicks Expectations were high for Star Wars: The Force Awakens last year, but that anticipation wasn’t misplaced as it has now become the UK and Ireland’s biggest cinematic release, overtaking Skyfall’s £103m in just 20 days. It is only the second movie in history to reach £100m in receipts in the UK. The Force Awakens broke a number of other records on release, including the biggest ever UK opening weekend, the biggest ever opening worldwide, and the ﬁrst ﬁlm 14 to reach £50m within a week. Excitement for the next instalment in the new trilogy is already high, but fans will have to wait a little longer after Disney conﬁrmed the ﬁlm has been pushed back for release until 15 December 2017 from its originally slated May 2017 premiere. Inside the Oscars! Animated at the Oscars Disney’s Inside Out and Aardman Animations’ Shaun the Sheep Movie are set to go head-to-head for the title of Best Animated Feature Film at the Oscars this month. The two movies are joined on the shortlist by Anomalisa, Boy and the World, and When Marnie was there. Inside Out is also in the running in the Writing — Original Screenplay category, for its depiction of 11-year-old Riley and her conﬂict of emotions as she struggles to adapt to a new life after moving across the country. The winners will be announced later this month. Thomas makes tracks to China The latest CGI feature length Thomas & Friends special will soon be pulling into cinemas in China, making it the ﬁrst time a Mattel-owned brand has been released in theatres in the country. Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure, will debut in 5,000 cinemas across China this month, and will be the ﬁrst nonnative children’s movie of the Chinese New Year to be released in cinemas. “This is a in the development of the Thomas & Friends franchise in China,” said Peter Broegger, MD of Mattel APAC said the release was a “historic and unprecedented moment” in the development of the property in China. “The reach and scale of this theatrical release means we can engage with families and children in a whole new way by bringing Thomas to the big screen across the country,” he said. toysnplaythings.co.uk MEDIA NEWS Big return to the small screen Schleich is stepping up its presence on TV screens for 2016 as they tackle brand awareness. After a strong 2015, the company is embarking on extensive marketing and PR campaigns to ramp up brand awareness and TV will play a central part in these plans. Schleich’s UK Country Manager, Jeremy Robinson, said: “After having a great year in 2015, it is our intention to grow further and in order to do that we are delighted to be bringing TV advertising back into the Schleich marketing mix. It is however just a small part of our plans for 2016 as we have a huge amount of new activity to announce soon all of which will support our retail partners.” A 24-week sponsorship package with Boomerang, delivering in excess of 1,000 TVRs, starts the week before Easter. The eight separate idents will continue right through summer and feature all non-licensed sectors of the Schleich portfolio including Farm and Wild Life, Horses, and Dinosaurs. Further marketing and PR will take place across the entire Schleich range including kids press and outreach to digital mums. Disney take it backstage DHX Media has licensed its new original performing arts drama, Backstage to Disney Channel in the US, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Nordics, Benelux, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Backstage was created and developed by Fresh TV in association with DHX Television. The series was ﬁlmed in Toronto and is scheduled to air on Family Channel in Canada in spring 2016, and Disney Channel in the UK and US in spring 2016, with international roll out in 2016. Josh Scherba, SVP Distribution, DHX Media, said: “There has been signiﬁcant international interest in Backstage. With Disney and Family Channel on board, we’re building strong international foundations for this new live action series. We are conﬁdent that teens all over the globe will ﬁnd the characters and storylines compelling viewing.” 16 KD teams with Kidoz Kids content discovery platform Kidoz has teamed with Kurio kids tablet maker KD Group to provide users with the safest and most advanced content discovery experience. The Kidoz app store now comes preloaded on Kurio Tab 2 (pictured) for Android tablets in Europe and Kurio Xtreme 2 in the US. The Kidoz content discovery platform is the only app store accessible directly through a child proﬁle on these Kurio devices. It creates a unique and dynamic experience that increases engagement and user satisfaction for kids using their Kurio tablets. Users can browse through thousands of hours of kid-friendly content, including videos and online games. Parents can purchase coins for the app store, or let kids manage their own budgets, free of worry about surprises such as inappropriate ads and in-app purchases. Kids can also discover great fresh content through daily picks recommended by Kidoz. It’s about to kick off! Football fans will be in their element as Nickelodeon has just launched a new live-action football programme on Nicktoons. The broadcaster has partnered up with The Football League to produce Nick Kicks, a live-action programme covering all 72 clubs of the football league. The 22-minute show launched at 8am on Saturday, 6 February and will run for 18 episodes, ending on 4 June. In addition to covering the remainder of the 2015/16 season, the series will air across the entirety of the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons. In total, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland has committed to producing over 100 episodes of the series across the three seasons. Produced in association with the Football League Trust, each week Nick Kicks will feature highlights across Championship, League 1 and League 2 matches. Bear-y nice news Animaccord, the producers of the hit TV series Masha and the Bear, were celebrating recently after an episode of the show hit one billion views on YouTube. Although Masha is broadcast in English here, it is a Russian-animated show and the episode — called Recipe for Disaster — was the ﬁrst Russian-language video to reach the billion views milestone on YouTube. toysnplaythings.co.uk 6000 5000 On the up W elcome to the December media report, we are reporting on Boys and Girls 4-9 years and Housewives with Children. Looking at the Boys’ viewing levels we can see straight away that Nickelodeon Junior and Pop are miles ahead of the other stations. Tinypop and CiTV are doing well as is Channel 5 and Kix. Overall the viewing levels for this target market is 1.1 per cent up on December 2014. When we look at the trafﬁc for some of the social media sites for this target market we can see they are dramatically up. The chart shows that for Girls 4-9 years Nickelodeon Junior is way ahead — as is Tinypop, and Disney Junior is doing well. Total viewing for this group is up by 8.4 per cent when compared to December 2014. Again our social media research shows massive increases in web trafﬁc to the various websites that this target market visits on a regular basis. The Housewife with Children viewing levels are showing massive increases for Nickelodeon Junior and Tinypop, it’s also reassuring to see ITVBE is showing a small increase, better up than down. I think it’s fair to say that ITVBE programme schedules and their station presenters are working well. We can see there has been a massive increase in reported toy expenditure for December 2015; this market is up by 41.2 per cent, as mentioned in previous reports we saw massive increases for 2015 generally. The overall TV revenue is up by 6.5 per cent, although SkyMedia is up by 17.9 per cent. Looking at the brand count, this is the number of products advertised. December 2014 was 270 and December 2015 was 298, just over a 10 per cent increase. Social media is an area that is becoming a more important part of any media campaign, in the next issue we will look at which web sites the kids are logging onto and why. 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Dec-14 Housewives & Kids TVRs December 14 vs December 15 Dec-15 8000 7000 6000 0 5000 0 4000 0 3000 0 2000 0 1000 0 Boys 4-9 TVRs December 14 vs December 15 D Dec-14 14 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Girls 4-9 TVRs December 14 vs December 15 Dec-14 Dec 2014 Toy Company TV Expenditure Dec 2015 Toy Company TV Expenditure Company Name Company Name TV Expenditure Hasbro (UK) Ltd LEGO UK Ltd Mattel UK Ltd Epoch UK Flair Leisure Prod Ltd Playmobil UK Ltd Character Options Ltd Spin Master Toys Ltd Innovation First Labs Inc Fisher Price Toys Ltd £2,348,329 £989,823 £920,190 £693,035 £659,956 £579,945 £506,324 £499,297 £486,391 £369,683 Hasbro (UK) Ltd Mattel UK Ltd Epoch UK Playmobil UK Ltd John Adams Leisure Ltd Spin Master Toys Ltd University Games UK Ltd MGA Ent Ravenburger Toys Ltd Megableu £4,335,859 £2,314,554 £1,182,788 £1,135,424 £1,022,586 £901,742 £728,071 £718,247 £688,993 £628,900 For more information on viewing levels please contact Mike Penfold. [email protected] Tel: 01494 763178. All graphs and information supplied by Global Media Services SEPTEMBER SE S EPTEM PTEMB PT EM E MB BE ER 2013 20 2 013 13 17 MEDIA OPINION At a crossroads As viewing patterns continue to change, Clive Crouch looks at how we can support children’s TV L ast month I wrote this column on the Ofcom International Communications Market Report 2015. This month less ﬁgures, more lifestyle market trends addressing children’s viewing and some perspective on the decline of the DVD player. For consistency and clarity, any UK references are made against 17 comparator countries within Europe, together with Australia, USA, Japan, Brazil, Russia, China, South Korea, India and Nigeria with credit to the abovementioned Ofcom International Report. Forecasting is a difﬁcult business. The rise and fall of Blockbuster Video Entertainment is an example of such. At its peak in 2004, Blockbuster had more than 9,000 stores — six years later in September 2010, Blockbuster ﬁled for bankruptcy. On early evening Fridays and Saturdays, Blockbuster’s ever expanding network of stores were full of people renting ﬁlm on DVD, the market was supported by independent video shops. DVD played a big role in children’s TV shows and children’s ﬁlms through both rental and retail purchase. There is a good reason why DVD and Blu-ray discs are in decline — 32 per cent of individuals in the UK claim to have viewed less in 2014 and a small proportion, eight per cent, viewed more. These changes in viewing habits are driven by an increase in the take up of portable connected devices. More than half (54 per cent) of UK adults now own a tablet, and two-thirds (67 per cent) own a smartphone. In addition to the above mobile devices, the UK is a lead country with owners of connected TVs. Forty two per cent of UK homes access the internet on their connected TV. As such, seven of every ten homes with a connected TV are watching content online, while more than half (54 per cent) are watching content via a subscription service such as Netﬂix or Amazon Video Prime. The good news is that although six out of every ten UK households (59 per cent) who had a pay TV service at the end of 2014, 51 per cent are still viewing the ﬁve major Free to Air public service channels. So how will this ever-changing media landscape effect children’s viewing? Fortunately, two organisations have your best interests on their agenda. The Children’s Media Foundation (CMF) is one. In September last year the CMF hosted an event to discuss the future of public service broadcasting for children and you can sign up and support the CMF campaign called ‘A Better Deal for British Kids; Supporting More Media Choice for UK Kids’. Meanwhile, on 5 May this year, The Westminster Media Forum (WMF) will host a conference on ‘The future of children’s content — marketed competition, PSB investment and advertising regulation’. Having previously supported a number of WMF initiatives (most notably in advertising regulation) the organisation is worthy of further expression. As the BBC work through to Charter Review for 2017 the lobby from interested parties is crucial to the debate and the WMF conference opens with Alice Webb, Director, BBC Children’s. Now back to the CMF. They have Forecasting is a published a sevendifﬁcult business. The rise point statement on their campaign saying: and fall of Blockbuster ● We support the Video Entertainment is an continued existence of the BBC licence fee. example of such ● We ask the government to stick to its promise to increase the Licence Fee in line with inﬂation for the next Charter period (10 years from 2017). ● We support the BBC plan to develop the iPlay service and create more content for children over 10, while maintaining support for CBeebies and CBBC. ● We propose that to achieve this, the BBC commits to increasing budgets for children’s and youth programming every year for the next Charter period. ● Due to clear market failure, we support the development of a Children’s Alternative Fund to stimulate broadcasters and other platforms to commission and carry UK-focussed children’s content. ● We do not support topslicing of the licence fee to pay for this fund. ● We call upon the Government to commission the necessary research to investigate the viability and scope of an alternative fund, and to launch the fund as a matter of urgency, to provide healthy competition for the BBC and to extend the range of British content available to UK kids. This is a clear and concise narrative from the organisation. The change in UK broadcasting since Digital Switch Over has been immense. The BBC, lead by Lord Hall, will work to shape the best possible digital media business, despite the issues surrounding funding from Number 11. To estimate the impact and change on children’s programmes in terms of delivery, consumption and measurement is very difﬁcult. The WMF and CMF are working to protect the future of this genre across the broadcast spectrum. Whenever broadcasting reaches the crossroads sign posted ‘The Future Of’ there is a tendency to overestimate the short term impact and underestimate the long term. I mentioned the decline of DVD and Blu-ray, and yes Connected TV has impacted on this sector. However, in the same sentence, ﬁgures can give a very different perspective. The much talked about Netﬂix currently accounts for just over three per cent of all viewing, only just ahead of DVD and Blu-ray that account for 2.8 per cent of all viewing. I could leave it with you to work out the way forward at those crossroads or you could pass go with the WMF and the CMF. “ Clive Crouch www.clivecrouch.com, [email protected], mobile: 07831 670 453 1 toysnplaythings.co.uk COVER FEATURE SIMBA SMOBY Can we build it? Yes, we can! As Simba Smoby prepare to launch its Bob the Builder range, the company’s Head of Marketing & Licensing Alex Kovacevic talks © 2016 HIT Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman TnP through the line A s one of the most iconic pre-school properties, Mattelowned Bob the Builder has legions of fans across the globe and with new-look content being broadcast daily in the UK, Bob is most certainly back. The property is all about role-play and Smoby’s range encourages this. The new series focuses on Bob, his business partner Wendy and popular talking vehicles digger Scoop, digger/dumper Muck and mobile crane Lofty take on projects – none too big or too small. It also introduces new faces such as apprentice builder Leo, Mayor Maria Madison and new machines: heavy-lifting low-loader truck Two-Tonne and a tower crane named Tiny. Smoby’s Bob the Builder workbench products,” Alex reveals. And aside from the TV advertising, there is a whole range of promotional activations and events that will support the Smoby range and the brand in general. “It really has been great working with Mattel on this project and their brand teams have put together an exceptional campaign to support Bob the Builder in 2016,” adds Alex. Play value Smoby is producing the role-play items for the new Bob the Builder product range with products due on shelves from July. The collection features basic tools, a full set of power tools including a drill, chainsaw, jigsaw and 3 in 1 multi tool, a dress-up set, tool belt and tool bag as well as larger workbenches, and all this will really enable kids to enact all the activities they see Bob do on screen. “All the tools have completely new molding and look exactly like Bob’s tools on the TV show,” Alex explains. As you would expect from Smoby, there is plenty of play-value in the range, as Alex tell us: “Bob the Builder is a real everyday hero and kids who love Bob the Builder will naturally want to emulate him and engage with the brand in real life as well. The Smoby range allows kids to safely role-play as Bob the Builder with all of his equipment – just like they see on TV. The power tools and tool sets are a great way to start role-playing Bob the Builder, while the big workbenches have loads of accessories, a vehicle from the show to build and will keep kids’ imaginations going for hours.” “ The Smoby range allows kids to safely role-play as Bob the Builder with Retail reaction all of his As you would expect with such an equipment iconic property, retail reaction to the – just like range has been very positive. “Retailers have been massively they see on supportive of the new range, and these TV Smoby role play items will be very well ” represented by all retailers this year,” says Alex. “I think most retailers remember what an enormous success Bob the Builder was last time around and with the new show looking better than ever and getting great ratings on Milkshake, the enthusiasm from retail for this core category has been fantastic.” TV advertised Smoby’s While Smoby’s range of Bob the Bob the Builder workbenches are undoubtedly Builder range impressive, the entire line works encourages cohesively to immerse kids into the role-play world of Bob the Builder and naturally, it is being TV advertised. “In keeping with the concept of a cohesive range that builds a world of Bob the Builder role-play, the TV Get in touch with Simba Smoby Toys UK spot will explore the entire collection by emailing [email protected] or call and the complete Bob the Builder 01274765030 to ﬁnd out more about the Bob the role-play experience that can be Builder range. achieved through the Smoby FEBRUARY 2016 19 WHAT’S Brand spanking new launches from top toy companies to help you sell more! Scarily good fun MAGIC BOX INT 01420 593593 www.esdeviumgames.com Collectable specialists Magic Box Int Toys has begun 2016 on a massive high with brand new collectable craze Star Monsters! Star Monsters are wonderfully bright, colourful, tactile and, above all, collectable. Each character has been formed from a star that has fallen to earth, transforming into a Star Monster in the process and taking shapes and characteristics from the environment it lands in. Series 1 Star Monsters features 72 characters — including rare silver and gold editions and special Evolution Star Monsters — combining collectability and play. Each ﬁgure can be collected in four different colour variations, including a white edition which is known as the Essential colour. An equal appeal to both boys and girls adds to the reasons why Star Series 1 Star Monsters Monsters is a must-have collectable for 2016. features 72 characters The base of each Star Monsters ﬁgure displays the - including rare silver characters’ origins, powers and rarity, and collectors will be eagerly checking for high value and and gold editions and rare characters to boost their special Evolution Star collections. They will also be Monsters combining using the bases to help play a collectability and play range of Star Monsters games, all of which are explained in the Star Monsters Album. ” Fly high AUTEL ROBOTICS +86-755-86722460 www.autelrobotics.com Autel came to this world with a desire to explore. This desire fuels their motivation to create innovative tools that help them reach our goal. At Autel Robotics, they explore the world of science and technology with a goal to ﬁnd simple, reliable and creative solutions for people around the globe. After years of perseverance, hard work and research, they have successfully designed and built the X-Star, a quadcopter with a powerful ﬂight control system that is unbelievably easy to ﬂy while realising professional aerial photography. The X-Star is a combination of complex algorithms and advanced engineering delivered in one simple package, allowing for anyone do what was once only imagined — to explore and capture our beautiful world in the air. Indeed, stunning scenery will no longer be seen only from the ground, but smoothly captured from high above in ultra HD videos that you care share and appreciate with your friends. Autel Robotics believe that their innovations are truly meaningful only if they make people’s lives better in any way possible. This is why they see no limit in innovation. 20 The X-Star is a combination of complex algorithms and advanced engineering ” toysnplaythings.co.uk NEW Spy Squad MATTEL 01628 500000 www.mattel.com This year Barbie celebrates girls’ imagination, empowering them to dream big and believe in their dreams. Barbie will remind girls, mums and society that Barbie is the only brand that allows girls to imagine themselves as a mermaid to a movie star, a fairy to a fashionista and a princess to a president. Building on the Be Super campaign Barbie will take a bold approach in 2016, You Can Be Anything talking directly to girls, it will inspire girls by unlocking their imaginations. This will be followed by another bold and disruptive entertainment theme that continues to deliver a message of empowerment with You Can Be a Secret Agent’ showing girls that they can be anything they want to be! In the all-new exciting, action-packed DVD adventure Barbie Spy Squad, Barbie and her best friends Teresa and Renee transform from hardworking gymnasts to undercover secret agents. The release is supported by a fantastic toy line, including the Secret Agent Lead doll. An extensive marketing and retail programme including a TV campaign, PR activation, national cinema partnership and eye-catching in-store display will make this a major release for spring. Build it! CLEMENTONI UK LTD 020 320 613 www.clementoni.com For all technology fans, there is a brand-new scientiﬁc kit not to be missed. Clementoni has a fantastic robot to be assembled, equipped with a Bluetooth module and four play modes! Download the free app on tablet and smartphone, Download the free and program the robot’s app on tablet and movements, lighting and smartphone, and sound effects! You will be able programme the to display simulation of the programmed command as it is robot’s movements, being executed on your device lighting and sound and you will also be able to effects control the robot in real time, as if using a remote control! To make it even more fun to play with, the robots route can be set manually through an electronic card with buttons. The scientiﬁc manual provides a wealth of information on robotics and electronics. ” Jump in PLUM PRODUCTS LTD 0344 880 5302 www.plumplay.co.uk Plum has re-engineered the traditional trampoline to launch the latest addition to its strongest category. The Latitude Trampoline has curved enclosure uprights, a contemporary black and white design and a unique, easy to assemble construction. With its thickest grade steel, longest springs, Springsafe enclosure and zipless entry door, the Latitude Trampoline is Plum’s best trampoline yet! Also new for 2016 is the Plum Wooden Growing Swing, which can be extended from baby height to a full height frame and back again, simply by adding or removing the leg extensions. It includes a 3-in-1 animal themed swing seat that can be adapted as children grow. Plum’s Metal Climbing Dome is an exciting addition to its existing range of metal play equipment, featuring a climbing rope, rungs, play platform and more. As part of its recent marketing and brand development, Plum can now offer retailers updated, higher quality cut-out photography, stunning lifestyle photography and new product video. FEBRUARY 2016 OPINION Toy Fair talk TnP loves to hear your views. If you would like to share your opinions on the industry, please get in touch with us. TnP spoke with lots of visitors over the course of London Toy Fair 2016. Here, they tell us what companies are a must-visit for them and give us a snapshot of their thoughts on the industry... ADRIAN AND JANE EVANS Hereford Model Centr, Hereford, Hertfordshire What stands have you visited at the show? LEGO, Playmobil, Amerang. What product has stood out for you, and what products are you looking for? LEGO has wowed us, and we’re looking at everything from a one-ﬁfth gas car to a doll’s house. Railway engines, and traditional items — honestly, a bit of everything. Have you noticed any trends this year? There seems to be a trend away from radio control I think. I think traditionally making things is coming back. CLARE TWOMEY, HOLLY BENNETT AND HELEN OLLEY Kennedy Publishing, Bath CRAIG SHARMAN AND ALICE POVEY Michael Page, Addlestone, Surrey Who have you seen at the show? Bandai, Tomy, LEGO and a few others. What’s caught your eye? The erasers on Iwako’s stand., they’re really interesting. Also a few line-ups of Disney products in Bandai and Tomy. Have you noticed any trends at the fair this year? Lots of Star Wars. It’s a real key one. It’s a licence that has certainly taken well to market. 22 What stands have you seen so far? We’ve seen LEGO, Bandai, Tomy, Golden Bear, and Flair. What products are you looking for at Toy Fair? Pre-school and pre-teens, so anything Star Wars and licensed products. Anything related to ﬁlms either out or new releases such as The BFG. In pre-teens, Scaletrix. Have you noticed any trends? Licensed products, massively. Star Wars. toysnplaythings.co.uk TOM LEGG AND ED DOWN Brooklands Museum, Surrey What do you look for when you come to Toy Fair? Generally speaking we have our regular suppliers, which we come back to and touch base with but we’re always on the lookout for new products that are appropriate to what we have at the museum — be it motoring or aviation or of the 20s and 30s era. Have you noticed a trend toward retro products? Yes, I think so, we’ve certainly seen more wooden toys. We’ve been coming here for decades as juniors and now managers and it’s so worth coming to. I’d hate to think that we would miss it and not see a product that would ﬁt right in with us. RICHARD HUNT One 32, Salisbury, Wiltshire What do you look for at Toy Fair? I’m looking to see if there are any new outstanding products, but mostly all our suppliers have show offers so it works out cost-effective to come here and they get more orders from us. We’ve still got a lot of things to look at. We’re a little bit left ﬁeld, we don’t carry the big stuff, or what you’d see on the High Street. Have you seen any products so far that have caught your eye? We’re very keen on bespoke products and we’ve got a lot of images in our archive of motor vehicles and aircraft that were built on our site before the museum. We’re looking at jigsaws and bespoke cards and playing cards, so we’ve spoken to Cartamundi, for example, about working together and manufacturing these. We’ve also worked with Winning Moves on Top Trumps — we’d also like to work on Monopoly in the future. We’re looking for companies that can help us towards the creation of our product vision. ALISON AND ROB REDSHAW WG Retro, Bridlington, Yorkshire What stands have you visited at Toy Fair? Wow Toys, Toymaster, Flair. LEGO. Have you seen any standout products and have you noticed any particular trends at the fair? Anything that we think will sell really. Retro products interest us. There’s also a resurgence in wooden toys, and we’ve seen Subbuteo as well which triggers childhood memories. Standout product though has to be Pie Face — when I saw it I thought, ‘so that’s where it is’ as it was such a struggle to get hold of before Christmas with everybody wanting it. FEBRUARY 2016 RETAIL INTERVIEW WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRE New roots Toys are a relatively new departure for Wyevale Garden Centre. Buyer Steve Pearson tells TnP how the company looks at this blooming category. Toys are a bit of a change from the plants and garden ornaments that Wyevale is known for. When did you ﬁrst begin adding toys to the product mix? STEVE SAYS… “We have only been serious about toys within the last 18 months, so we have learned a lot about what sells well and what our customers like to buy from our centres.” 24 Wyevale Garden Centres has always ranged a small selection of toys within our centres. However, we really seriously expanded the space and range from Christmas 2014. How much space is dedicated to toys — presumably it differs between locations? How do you merchandise toys in-store? Our toy departments differ in size dependent upon the space and footfall of the centre. Our garden centres vary in scale from large destination centres, to smaller more “ garden-centric establishments. Our toy We try to inspire and excite all departments our customers with colourful differ in size and vibrant toy displays. Great visual merchandising techniques dependent are really important to our kids’ upon the departments. space and footfall of And what do you look for the centre when sourcing new toys for ” Wyevale customers? We source and range a variety of toys and kids’ products for all ages that resonate with all our customers. Our ranges have to offer great value for money while providing superb play value. Educational, safe and environmentally-friendly toys are important to our customers while getting the kids enjoying and having fun with toys outside in the garden or park ﬁts perfectly with our product offering. toysnplaythings.co.uk Animal puzzle train Did you know... • Wyevale are the largest garden centre group in the UK with 152 centres • Wyevale started expanding their toy space in 2014 • Wyevale offer year-round family friendly events to attract customers to their stores Alphabet puzzle caterpillar Garden centres have been moving into a family destination over the past few years, with restaurants, events, gifts departments and the like. How do toys slot into this vision at Wyevale? We are working really hard to attract more families to our garden centres using our Little Diggers initiatives. This includes offering children’s parties and inviting families to interesting events throughout the year. We are doing this through offering regular kids’ events over school holiday periods in many of our centres and restaurants. A great example would be our Little Diggers’ Wildlife Week coming to many of our centres this half term. We offer great value kids’ meals in all our restaurants, and many of our garden centres offer soft play areas to keep the kids entertained while you enjoy your coffee. Some of our larger destination garden centres offer adventure golf and Christmas ice rinks. Our centres are great places to visit at Christmas with the kids to perhaps choose the Christmas tree, have tea or breakfast with Father Christmas or visit Santa’s Grotto. Plus, our range of products has developed in our centres to FEBRUARY 2016 offer something for all the family in our stores or many different concession partners. Does bringing elements of play to the retail environment with things like kids’ parties and face painting boost your toy sales? Our family-friendly events are an important part of our business. We offer a huge array of events throughout the year in many of our centres, because we want all our customers to enjoy their visits to our garden centres and have a great shopping experience. Interesting and compelling events for 2016 include story telling, Bee Week and Kids’ Nature Workshops and these help to increase footfall and maximise our sales in all areas of the centre including toys. Do you think independent toy retailers could do something similar to get more feet through the door? Wyevale Garden Centres offers events for all the family throughout the year to offer our loyal customers a reason to visit our centres, and attract new customers to our stores. Many independent Elmer wooden pull-along “ We source and range a variety of toys and kids’ products for all ages that resonate with all our customers. Our ranges have to offer great value for money while providing superb play value ” book and toy retailers already offer exciting free events in order to reach new customers and create theatre in their shops to improve footfall, and this should be encouraged. What toy categories do you currently offer, and what’s working particularly well with your customers? We offer a broad range of toys and kids’ products in our garden centres. We have been working cooperatively with many new toy suppliers over the last 18 months to introduce new ranges to our stores. We have done particularly well with pocket money toys, wooden toys, and arts and crafts. We are really excited to be launching our new transactional website later this year which will include a select toy range. We are aiming to launch the best garden and horticulture website in the UK. How did toys perform over Christmas? Do you ﬁnd there are other seasonal RETAIL INTERVIEW JUST WILLIAMS peaks in toy sales outside of the festive period? Wyevale Garden Centres has had a couple of years of fantastic growth within the toy department and the Christmas period was certainly no exception. We have many customers visit our centres over the Christmas period, but we are also really busy in the spring when our customers start to get back into their gardens following the winter period. How important is licensed product to your offering? Roughly how much of your total toys do they represent, and what licences in particular work well for you? We offer a small and select range of licensed toys in most stores with our larger centres offering a broader range. We have a very speciﬁc amount of space dedicated to toys dependent upon the grade of store. So we have to ensure that we can maximise our sales and proﬁt within the space, by selecting licensed products that will deliver these expectations. 26 Do you think it’s important to maintain a distinct balance between licensed and non-licensed toys? It is really important to Wyevale Garden Centres to offer a great selection of toys for all ages groups, genres and prices, which include licensed and nonlicensed toys. Do you have any suppliers that you work particularly closely with, bringing their products to a new retail market? We work very closely with many toy and gift suppliers, many of whom are new. We are the largest garden centre group in the UK with 152 centres and continue to grow our store base. It’s an exciting time to work at Wyevale Garden Centres, and many of our suppliers are enjoying the fruits of our rapid expansion. Unsurprisingly, we work with our suppliers on joint business plans to maximise opportunities which include new and exclusive products, great promotions and selling exciting toys to our customers. “ We are working really hard to attract more families to our garden centres using our Little Diggers initiatives ” You were at London Toy Fair this year. Were you looking to add new categories to your offering? If so, what and why? We have only been serious about toys within the last 18 months, so we have learned a lot about what sells well and what our customers like to buy from our centres. The only constraint to adding further categories to our offering is space in our centres. We often trial new products or ranges in our larger centres before making any decisions. Safari animal rescue lorry toysnplaythings.co.uk Blade® Zeyrok™ Drone RTF w/Camera (BLH7360) RTF (BLH7300) BNF (BLH7380) The Blade Zeyrok drone is a versatile quadcopter the beginner pilot can’t beat. 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All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners. Actual product may vary slightly from photos shown. 52010 THE INDEPENDENT OPINION It’s a sales game The numbers have been crunched and 2015 was a good year for our indie retailer — but he’s not planning on being anyone’s fool for 2016 R ight now, I love my job. My early numbers have been counted and re-checked, giving me a rough indication of how 2015’s hard work has paid off and it looks as if it will be pretty good. I also feel incredibly positive about this year, and it may be far too early to know how things will go but there is a sense that the approach I took to my buying, merchandising and overall retail experience took a massive leap forward last year. I am certain that these modiﬁcations will have a lasting impact on my business and help to keep me in the black for another few years to come. I would love to tell you all about the approach I took to my business in 2015, but there would be too many suppliers who would know exactly who I am. However, I am happy to discuss a few aspects of what I’ve changed to give a positive impact to my business instead of just going through the motions. Firstly, in my experience, the product range you have in store is of the upmost Bestsellers VOLUME: 1) Miniﬁgures Series 15 – LEGO 2) Shopkins Season 4 2-Pack – Flair 3) Paw Patrol Vehicle – Spin Master VALUE: 1) Paw Patrol Vehicle – Spin Master 2) Miniﬁgures Series 15 – LEGO 3) Shopkins Season 4 12-Pack - Flair importance — mainly because the people walking into your shop must be satisﬁed with your toy offering, otherwise, they will go elsewhere. After this comes pricing, people are far too savvy to be spending more on items they can buy online at a cheaper price and have the goods delivered to their door for free. After this, having the cash in place to pay your bills when they are due is vital; this keeps my suppliers happy to provide me with the product I order. This is all fairly simple stuff, but I am amazed when I speak to some retailers just how difﬁcult this can be for them. So a quick recap is that I need to be aware of what I offer, what price it is going to sell for, and then how much money I make from each sale to ensure there is enough cash generated to allow me to pay for what I have bought. For me, that sums up retailing, in a very general way, and allows me to be as efﬁcient as possible with the products I buy. I had a chat with someone once —who will remain anonymous to save their embarrassment — about their turnover and proﬁt margin, and they blatantly told me without hesitation that they would rather sell £10,000 and break even than £100 and make a proﬁt. No need to read that again, you got it right the ﬁrst time. Now to explain, I made myself clear and discussed that this was a net ﬁgure, so no big rebates to come off the ﬁgures, just a simple sales-to-proﬁt conversion. And people say I’m stupid?! I explained to this person that their thought process was madness, and the only people that beneﬁtted out of this were the suppliers and his customers. It was at this point that I saw a blank look in his face, so I decided to pay for the coffee as he might not be in a position to. Seriously though, retailing is extremely complex, but it is only as complex as we, the retailers, make it. I have extremely strong relationships with my suppliers, but I will not purchase products from them simply for favours. My shelf space is under so much pressure just trying to display my current toy stock that I can’t afford to have space being taken up by dead stock. I have also been put under pressure by suppliers recently to take stock that I don’t like, with them expecting me to support because we work well together. I am sorry to burst your bubble, but I would expect our working relationship not to crumble simple because of a minor disagreement on stocking certain ranges. At the end of the day it is me on the line with every decision that is made, and I do feel that I make the very best effort to support heavily with all of my major and smaller suppliers. This has been made easier over the last few years by increasing cost prices, and I have taken the approach not to simply range a product just because there will be a demand for it. Suppliers know the margin they offer with their costs and RRPs, and need to rethink this quickly before retailers ﬁgure this out and start to not range products because they can’t make money on them. THE SECRET SUPPLIER The winning formula We need to work together to make a success of things, says The Secret Supplier R eaders of TnP will be delighted to learn that The Independent enjoyed a good year. Indeed, it would appear that the industry as a whole saw growth of ﬁve to six per cent on a like for like basis, which is good news for retailers and suppliers alike. The good news continues as he feels conﬁdent about the coming year and he clearly has developed a winning formula for making money in what is evidently a very challenging retail environment His optimism is based on his ability to successfully select product ranges that will appeal to his discerning consumers, and his ability to meet their pricing expectations and at the same time to manage his cash. That is a really challenging balancing act and it requires energy, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial skill to achieve a winning formula. London Toy Fair, despite its change of dates for this year, exposed a vast array of new products from which The Independent needs to make his careful selection and it takes real skill and experience 28 to navigate towards the products that will live up to suppliers’ and retailers’ expectations. Relationships with suppliers are also a vital part of getting the formula right. Good suppliers will deliver a bond of trust to committed retailers and while the best made plans don’t always deliver, it is in suppliers’ interests to ﬁnd the best retail solution that they can. This is such a small industry that suppliers who let their retail customers down will feel the consequences in the following year. The argument for a closer relationship and better understanding between retailer and supplier is made even more demanding when it is apparent that more than 50 per cent of retail sales will happen in just 10 weeks before Christmas. This presents huge logistical issues for everyone and it takes a joint effort to ﬁnd the best solutions. As The Independent has demonstrated that you can — just — make money from this industry but it takes experience, wisdom and a huge amount of energy and intelligence to deliver the desired result. toysnplaythings.co.uk Itâ€™s here! TV Helping everyone sell EVEN more! For more details on how you could proďŹ le your company and products to 60,000+ viewers contact Ryan Horwood on 01442 289930 [email protected] RETAIL OPINION Want to be better? Take a look at Pets At Home New Year’s resolutions may have been broken, but this is still the time to do things differently, says John Ryan W “ Ask yourself whether hen was the last time appear that the pet supplies you have been thinking that you tried doing retailer has taken a leaf out of the something just a little bit big grocers’ handbook on format out of the dog basket in non-standard? Here’s an example of management. the manner in which Pets what’s possible. Noting the success of both the At Home has? Pets At Home has opened a new edge-of-town hypermarkets (which store format called Whiskers ’n’ Paws. also happen to have competent, Why would it do that — when it has a lot of perfectly albeit limited, toy offers) and the high street success of good big stores in edge-of-town locations catering the same retailers’ convenience stores, it has taken the for almost every kind of pet and the things that said Whiskers ’n’ Paws plunge. animals might require? But would a convenience-style toy shop work? The answer is because its stores are big and on the Unfortunately, very possibly not and there’s the rub. edge of town. It’s all very well having branches that you Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to will probably have to drive to get to, but what about the head out and take a look at retail in its broadest sense everyday needs of Fido or Felix? The answer is to open then decide which of the myriad ways of selling items a pet convenience store, which is what Pets At Home there are out there might viably be applied to your has done — who’d have seen this one coming? business. It is actually a pretty good instance of looking at This could mean anything from new POS or perhaps something that is almost totally unrelated to what using chalk blackboards that change on a daily basis you do in your workaday business and using your to deciding maybe you should convert one half of your observations to effect change. selling space into a forge metal toy factory — which Now you can take a long, hard look at yourself, it may sound far-fetched, but there are worse ideas!. is still relatively close to the start of the year, and ask At the risk, therefore, of upsetting those who have yourself whether you have been thinking out of the dog perfectly acceptable toy emporia, which do what they basket in the manner in which Pets At Home has? do perfectly well, isn’t there a deal of complacency The chances are you haven’t, but what might be done about being as good as your peers? You may have to nudge you along the road that will reveal new ways spent years getting things to look the way they do, but of doing things? For starters, go and see what those in when was the last time you indulged in a little hyperyour competitive backyard are doing. Are you doing critical self-examination? the same? You probably will be and, if this is the case, New Year’s Day and the inevitable resolutions that are then it might be time to consider whether passing by now almost entirely forgotten or breached or both, shoppers have any particular reason to head into may seem like a long time ago, but there is nothing your store rather than those of your rivals. wrong with creating a new list for February. Or perhaps In these days of international sourcing (well, you might mark St Valentine’s Day 2016 as the moment that’s what the biggest operators do, at any to fall in love with retail once more. rate), having the right toys in the right place This is also the quiet time of year when you probably at more or less the right time is almost a have a little, or more possibly a lot, of time on your given. With decent suppliers, almost any toy hands, so why not use this to shake things up a little? shop owner can get things about 80-90 per By this stage you may well be thinking that being cent right. So what will make the difference a pundit and writing this kind of thing is far more about your shop or the way you do things straightforward than being a practising retailer. True, when compared to others? but the one advantage that writing about retailing for Sadly, it is no longer sufﬁcient to be among a living does confer is that you get to see a lot of shops the better toy shops in your area in terms of and some of them really are worth a second glance. offer and, probably, visual merchandising. Humour your columnist therefore and take stock — Others will have the same and the visual not of your stock (you’ll do that anyway), but of the merchandising will be similar because the traditions that have grown up around your toy shop. point-of-sale material provided by the big Tradition, in some areas of life, is deemed a good thing, brands will be consistent across the great but in retail it’s nothing short of being moribund. majority of outlets. You’re supposed to be presenting kids and those who So, doing the same and doing it well is pay for their toys with new ideas. not enough. But, what next? The answer At least ﬂatter them by working out what might is to do what Pets At Home appears to readily be disposed of and what you might try as have done which is that it does rather alternative to your current customs. ” John Ryan is Stores Editor at Retail Week. He has worked for the magazine for more than ten years covering store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store. In a previous life, he was a buyer. 2 toysnplaythings.co.uk New from K-FORCE, the only blasters you can build, customize and build again, comes The Flash Fire and Super Strike. These next level blasters are bigger and better than ever before and oﬀer rapid ﬁre and multi shot ﬁring action. Supported by heavyweight TV, Online and Digital Campaigns across 2016. SALES HOTLINE 01189 253270 KNEX.CO.UK HIGH STREET HIGHS Future prooﬁng Now that the din of preview season has died down, there is only one thing playing on every retailer’s mind – have we made the right buying decisions? The Entertainer’s Buying Director Stuart Grant gives us his take on what he thinks are the winners B uying product is not an exact science. After all, you just can’t account for taste and nobody knows a ﬁve-yearold’s mind better than they do themselves. So predicting what will sell and what won’t comes down to a series of well-rehearsed processes and a dose of gut feeling. Buying product successfully for 118 stores is no mean feat but The Entertainer’s Buying Director Stuart Grant and his team have a fair idea of what will sell well and what won’t. So what appealed to him this year? “I think two of the best manufacturer’s ranges, or certainly the ones that excited me, are Hasbro and Spin Master. “Hasbro’s relaunch of Disney Princess looks absolutely fantastic. We’re actually getting stock in this week so are looking forward to that. The way they have modeled the dolls is impressive and they have just brought the range completely up-to-date. The Frozen range is good too, they’ve breathed new life into it, and then from the games perspective Pie Face is continuing to sell well too.” Moving onto Spin Master, Stuart says the Paw Patroller is still doing great business for them. “It is incredible really, for a toy coming in at a £60 price point to still be selling so well, we’ve never really known it.” Stuart adds that he was impressed by Spin Master’s Angry Birds range, The Secret Life of Pets, Kinetic Sand to name a few. “For me, Hasbro and Spin Master are the two clear winners in terms of breadth of range,” Stuart conﬁrms. “ Having a good feeling for which licenses will be a hit makes a huge difference to buying stock. Stuart says The Entertainer feel Paw Patrol will continue its stellar rise while Blaze is coming into its own too. Turtles will also continue to perform boosted by the halo effect from the upcoming movie while Teletubbies also looks set to have a good year. In terms of movies, Angry Birds is one to watch, “there is really good brand awareness out there,” says Stuart, while The Secret Life of Pets is also looking very strong, “we really like this, it could be a real winner,” he adds. Finding Dory is another movie for which the product ranges are strong while Stuart says that The Lion Guard has potential too, boosted by real Disney heritage. Before we leave Stuart we have to ask what his favourite licensed product is right now. “Well, I love Hasbro’s Star Wars AT-AT, it is really fantastic!” he says. We’re having an incredible time with Ty. Beanie Boos just continuess to grow, kids are really chasing after the new nd d characters and e Teeny Tys are on ﬁre too Category strengths The Entertainer is predicting the pre-school category is looking strong for 2016. “You’ve got Paw Patrol, Blaze, Bing, Teletubbies, it is really looking like pre-school will be one of the biggest winners this year.” But that is not all – The Entertainer are keeping a close eye on collectables too. “This is a category where there are clear winners and clear losers,” says Stuart. “Shopkins will remain strong and we think MGA’s Num Noms look strong. I think Magic Box’s Star S Monsters look really good and so does Flair’s Gr Grossery Gang. Tsum Tsum is ﬂying for us and Vivid’s Fungus Amungus is one to watch too.” Stuart also h highlights Ty’s plush range as good “We’re having an incredible time with performers. “W Ty. Beanie Boos just continues to grow, kids are really c chasing after the new characters and Teeny Tys are on ﬁre too.” 32 32 Hedge your bets on licenses ” toysnplaythings.co.uk For the sake of science Science and nature nat re prod products cts are a perennial fa favourite o rite b butt with ith h increasing focus foc s on STEM products, these ranges are even more in focus. TnP takes a closer look... W hether your buzz word du jour is STEM or STEAM – the end result is still the same. They both put a focus on educational learning and with science, nature and technology having a real moment, it is worth examining the category in more detail. There is a wealth of products on the retail scene which ﬁt the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics bill and now with the addition of Art & Design, the category has opened up even further. This is all good news for suppliers as more products ﬁt the bill. And equally, it is good news for retailers – you’ve got more products to ﬂy under the all-important educational ﬂag. Full steam ahead Luckily for retailers, suppliers are very in tune with these latest developments. “Science4you’s range of toys is already very aligned with the STEM concept, since the Science, Tech and 34 the Maths topics are present in the experiments that we offer to children,” says Miguel Pina Martins, CEO and Founder of Science4you. In fact, Miguel says Science4you are looking to make the alliance even more visible. “We’re studying the possibility of putting some kind of STEM stamp in the packaging,” he adds. Great Gizmos are also very much on board. “All of our science and nature kits are STEAM approved and we do our best to highlight this,” says Sarah Dayus, Brand and Marketing Manager. “We aim to translate the beneﬁts of our products from buyers to consumer at all levels.” When asked about how they are harnessing awareness of STEM products at consumer level, Chris Beardmore, UK Trade Retail Sales Manager with Learning Resources told TnP: “We have just launched a new range of STEM activity sets that encourage children to conduct hands-on investigations and record data to ﬁnd the optimum situation for each activity. The sets are unique “ We think science and nature is a missed opportunity at retail. This isn’t a dry and dusty subject there’s so much exciting news and interest in space and science right now ” Lindsay Hardy, Trends UK in that they are designed for ages ﬁve plus offering STEM learning in line with the key stage 1 and 2 curriculum.” Green Board Games are also fully on board with the beneﬁts of branding products STEM friendly, as Marketing Executive David Harms explains: “Since the birth of Green Board Education four years ago, we’ve always connected our products with STEM and speciﬁcally designed games for certain subjects. Social media, monthly newsletters, advertising in magazines such as Nat Geo Kids and bringing our Young Games Inventor competition into its fourth year helps increase awareness around our products that support STEM subjects. We are using these tools to our advantage so that we gain a wider reach and engage with the consumer.” Interplay are renowned for their nature ranges and MD Ross Ainsworth says that regardless of what word is trending at the moment “consumers who take an active interest in their children’s education will always buy into good toysnplaythings.co.uk Did you know… Learning Resources has just launched a new range of STEM activity sets that encourage children to conduct hands-on investigations and record data to ﬁnd the optimum situation for each activity.. Did you know… Green Board Games' two new BrainBox Mega Packs for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 both include cards from our ‘My First Science’ and ‘Science BrainBox’. Did you know… Trends Globe Planetarium Cybersky disk lets you view colourful, detailed maps of the sky as seen from any location on the Earth at any moment from 15,000 BC to 15,000 AD! That’s quite a few evenings worth of stargazing! Did you know… My Living World – Ant World was Interplay’s ﬁrst product and 20 years on it is still a best seller. quality science, nature and educational toys no matter what the current buzz word happens to be”. Setting STEM aside, science and nature kits are always Describing Interplay’s nature kits, Ross tells us they are developed to be fun and fascinating. “We don’t necessarily set out to educate children; that’s for the education sector. Our aim is to engage kids with interesting and engaging topics, allowing them to discover the wonder of nature for themselves.” Ross adds that Interplay’s kits harness the power of nature and they let that do the talking. Fighting for shelf space Known for its wide-ranging science and technology range, Trends UK has a corking line-up of products with Marketing Director Lindsay Hardy telling TnP that reaction to the company’s new Discovery Kids branding and direction has been fantastic. We asked Lindsay if she felt Science and Nature was getting enough shelf space. “We think it’s a missed FEBRUARY 2015 opportunity at retail. This isn’t a dry and dusty subject – there’s so much exciting news and interest in space and science right now.” Interplay’s Ross agrees: “Science and nature is a small sector compared to the super categories and therefore shelf space will always be limited. Science kits, however, can provide strong and steady year round sales. To maximise ROI, I would recommend stocking quality science and nature lines from suppliers who have expertise in that sector.” Thames & Kosmos’ Joanna Drage picks up on that point: “I think retailers are really beginning to realise the opportunities with STEM products. Retailers will act on what sells well, so it’s important that manufacturers are developing the right products.” Ones to watch With the popularity of these products on the rise, what should retailers be looking out for in 2016? For Green Board Games is it their two new BrainBox Mega Packs for “ Science kits can provide strong and steady year round sales. To maximise ROI, I would recommend stocking quality science and nature lines from suppliers who have expertise in that sector ” Ross Ainsworth, Interplay Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 that both include cards from the My First Science and Science BrainBox. Ross tells us that retailers should take note of Interplay's Worm World, Triop World and Bug Safari which are perennial top-selling lines, “but my favourite of all is Ant World,” he adds. Meanwhile, Great Gizmos say retailers should keep an eye out for the brand new Junk Yard Drummer as it won Best New Toy at London Toy Fair. Thames & Kosmos’ 3D animal anatomy puzzles went down a treat at Toy Fair. “I was amazed at how well they’ve been received, both at Toy Fair and with my three boys at home,” says Joanna. From Trends' perspective their Discovery Kids range is a winner with Learning Resources telling us Geosafari Jr’s My First Telescope is just one of many ranges to look out for, while Science4you’s Miguel says: “In a couple of months we will have some products that will include fun and educational components in the same toy, as well as ecological awareness.” 35 SCIENCE & NATURE Sweet taste of success Science4You 020 8223 7364 www.science4youtoys.co.uk Loads of learning Learning Resources 07872 337 322 www.learning-resources.co.uk Learning Resources’ popular Primary Science range has three new additions including Outdoor Science, WOW Science and the Shining Stars Projector. This range supports hands-on exploration and discovery while activity guides and cards provide clear guidance. The Outdoor Science set contains everything little ones need to explore the great outdoors and carry out naturally fun experiments. This set includes a sprouting jar with two lids, watering can, three plant pots, three plant markers, Big View Bug Jar, Handy Scooper and activity guide. The WOW Science Set includes experiments for mixing colours, exploring the power of magnets and even creating a bubble solution. This set includes a bubble wand and dish, two test tubes in a stand, horseshoe magnet, Twisty Dropper, Colour Mixing Glasses and a guide. Perfect for young astronomers, the new Shining Stars Projector beams images from space on to any surface. The compact, lightweight design means it can be take out and about on the go using the carry handle or at home using the stand for projector mode. Three discs of eight images can be interchanged and rotated, and then stored in the base after use. 36 Science4You bets there’s a chocoholic in almost everybody — chocolate is universal and puts a smile on every single face. Science4you has launched the latest Chocolate Factory to cater for all chocoholics while blending entertainment, joy and scientiﬁc knowledge not only for the kids but also for older ones. The Chocolate Factory sweet novelty offers more than 30 diverse scientiﬁc experiments — delicious chocolate lollipops, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate yogurt, brownies, crunchy chocolates and instant chocolate ice-cream are a few of the delights that children can experiment with using this kit. Children from ages eight and above can learn the science behind making appetising candies and chocolate at the same time. The kit comprises an educational book that explains all the steps, methods and scientiﬁc phenomenon — learning science has never been this sweet! Scientiﬁc studies demonstrate that if learning is triggered by a positive experience, it stimulates the brain to develop assorted capacities. As a result, the awardwinning Sweet Factory explores this dimension in a simple manner. Named the UK Toy Verdict Awards 2015 winner and given a silver medal in the UK Independent Toy Awards 2015, this kit contains two educational books that clarify the procedures and scientiﬁc phenomenon behind all of its 40 experiments. It’s very hard for anyone aged eight and above to resist this sweet empire of the Sweet Factory, which teaches how to create tasty and colourful sweets such as jelly sweets, lollipops, yogurt treats, marshmallow teacakes and homemade soft drinks while helping little ones’ imagination to ﬂow. The Sweet Factory is an educational scientiﬁc toy that merges knowledge and leisure in a unique way. While kids have fun trying to make their own sweets, they will be simultaneously developing their knowledge of science and procedures. What’s the special ingredient? Science! Meanwhile, Explosive Science is a kit developed for little scientists from the age of eight. This kit is more than a toy as it has a scientiﬁc learning component. Explosive Science comprises all the required material and a colour booklet providing detailed instructions and scientiﬁc information with 28 different experiments such as building an incredible rocket with a chemical reaction, making an effervescent bomb, piercing a balloon without popping it and many others. The sky is the limit! This kit mingles entertainment and education in an engaging way giving children the chance to blow away dullness and monotony with Explosive Science. It is a great way to spend family time, with plenty of enjoyment to be found for all ages. toysnplaythings.co.uk Designed for children by Nature Experts W Stay Ahead of the Field with My Living World! O R LD ‘Ch ‘Championed Cha by TV Nick Baker’ naturalist, Nic Fascinating outdoor activities for kids with inquisitive minds! tel: 01628 488944 email: [email protected] NEW FOR 2016 ...toys & gifts designed to inspire My Livin ng Living World FSD FSDU www.interplayuk.com DON’T MISS THE FULL RANGE AND AMAZING SCIENCE KITS NEW FROM DKL Marketing Ltd 11 Deer Park Road, Northampton, NN3 6QD, UK tel. 01604 678780 • fax: 01604 678787 • email. [email protected] • www.dkl.co.uk facebook.com/DKL.Toys twitter.com/DKLtoys SCIENCE & NATURE Playing with science Clementoni 020 320 613 www.clementoni.com Unlocking the code Thames and Kosmos 01580 212000 www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk Thames and Kosmos’ exciting range of Science Kits has just got better. Covering one of the hottest STEM topics at the moment, Code Gamer is already a big hit with parents. The kit encourages children to learn coding through play, with a gamepad they construct themselves and a simple app. Level by level, kids learn the basics of the Arduino programming language before using their newfound coding knowledge to unleash some creativity and programme their own game. Having just won the coveted ToyAward 2016 (Teenager and Family category) at Nuremberg Toy Fair, Code Gamer is proving to be an exciting product for 2016. Other brand new products for 2016 include additions to the Geek & Co Science range, with Hot Ice Crystals and Flying Ornithopters, while in the Nature Discovery range there is a whole new selection of 3D puzzles and Animal Anatomy kits for budding zoologists and animal lovers. For younger scientists there’s the Kids First Robot Engineer, ideal for children ages three to ﬁve. If engineering and cars are more their thing then kids can expect to be thrilled with the Remote Control Machines Custom Cars kit. There are 10 different models to build, complete with experiments with gear ratios and fun facts about the various components of real cars such as engines, suspension and the physics of speed. Science has always been strong for Clementoni and 2016 sees impressive product launches with Cyber Robot the Mechanical Laboratory and Giant Triops. The programmable Cyber Robot is directly controlled via an app on smart phones and tablets with Bluetooth connection so it registers and executes all demands in real time, can be used ofﬂine in a manual programme mode, and comes with sound effects and lights. Children can also take photos and videos while the £29.99 Cyber Robot is in action and included within the four-play modes is Self Learn where the toy will register all commands and reproduce the saved paths. The Mechanical Laboratory is a modular construction system with varying levels of difﬁculty offering strong play value. The kit comes with more than 250 pieces making almost 50 constructions possible including a helicopter, car and crane. Hours of fun guaranteed and a great product for developing early engineering skills and encouraging family time. Finally, following the success of the Triops kit — an aquarium which brings fascinating sea creatures to life — 2016 will see the launch of the Giant Triops with a bigger observation tank complete with periscope, accessories, Triop eggs and food. Kids can get closer to nature and the animal kingdom and learn how to look after living creatures that grow up to 5cm. Colour me fun Education Harbour 0800 756 9788 www.sciencemeetsmagic.com Education Harbour has launched its Science Meets Magic range with Newton’s Colour Wheel. The set features a turbo action spinner and seven cool discs that make different effects when placed on the spinner and set to action with a simple ﬂick between your ﬁnger and thumb. Though it is a science toy, it will not only delight young (5-11 year old) fans as they witness colours turn to white on one disc while another mixes colours instantly when spun — once the spinning stops, the colours deconstruct back to the separate hues. The spiral discs and spin-the-bottle discs included will bring smiles to faces young and old(er). 38 toysnplaythings.co.uk FEATURE SCIENCE & NATURE Music and skeletons Great Gizmos 01293 543 221 www.greatgizmos.co.uk The everyday has become extraordinary with the 4M Science and Education range for 2016, allowing young scientists and creative minds to experiment using ecofriendly materials. Green Science Junk Yard Drummer allows kids to turn used drinks cans, cartons and more into a drum set for this unique robotic drummer. Programme it with your favourite beats and rhythms and improvise percussion on any surface. Eco Engineering Solar Robot 3-in-1 is compact yet multifunctional. It climbs along clotheslines, walks under sunlight and can be transformed into a cool solar vehicle. Kids can learn all about the human body with new 4M Kidzlabs kits. Learn about the body while having fun with the Human Organs kit and making interesting models and toys based on human organs to study each of their unique functions. Human Skeleton allows children to mould a full human skeleton and learn how it supports the body. The kit includes magic X-ray ﬁlms that let you see through the human body. Youngsters can also be a junior surgeon with Human Torso. Study the specially designed human torso that comes in a compact carrying case, which can be transformed into an operating table. Have hours of fun examining the squishy organs. Kidzlabs Volcano and Crystal Mining will keep kids entertained for hours. Build a solid volcano and use it to produce stunning volcanic eruptions on your tabletop. Excavate to unearth beautiful crystals that were formed following the volcanic eruptions long ago. Explore different ways to create energy with Kidzlabs Green Energy kit. Build a generator powered by the wind, a torch operated by turning a crank and a clock that runs on spuds! Learning with ease Green Board Games 01494 538 999 www.greenboardgames.com Where there is a natural interest and passion for a subject matter, it is easier to learn and retain information about it. Green Board Games’ approach to learning cleverly addresses this by providing games and activities that develop the enthusiasm for those with a natural curiosity in a speciﬁc genre and ﬁnds enthusing approaches to encourage interest from those who don’t. The world of science is no stranger to the GBG team and, not surprisingly, there are a number of fun products that make learning science fun and enthralling — with an underlying competitive edge, of course. BrainBox Science, Space, and Inventions all utilise the classic BrainBox style 10-second memory game play, provide an enjoyable, pacey way to gain facts, enhance knowledge and spark fascination for subjects that may otherwise have remained dormant. BrainBox game play is loved for its simplicity whether one player or six, 10 minutes or an hour the “play together, learn together” Green Board Games’ philosophy is exercised and maintained. Further supporting the BrainBox phenomenon are other engaging products such as Brain Links where one can gain a more in-depth knowledge of the Solar System, Digestion, Rock Cycle, Chemical Reactions along with Great Inventions, plus the Dinosaurs Playing Cards conceptualised for the Science and Natural History museums that identify facts, dates and details ingeniously while in the main are a basic deck of cards. As they strive to support the education sector in line with the National Curriculum, GBG has launched Science Education Multi Packs, superb teaching tool kits for Key Stage 1 and 2, in order to bring fun and context to science learning. Encouraging interest through enjoyable experience is at the heart of each pack and has been developed with teachers for teachers and home learning alike. GBG continues to grow its book and wooden ranges for this area through Colour and Learn, Build and Learn offerings. 40 Fairy fun Interplay 01628 488 944 www.interplayuk.com Interplay’s Lilypad Gardens, a Grow & Play-themed playset, has been awarded the Best New Toy Award 2015 in the Creative Category by the BTHA. Lilypad Gardens is a part of the new My Fairy Garden range which, with Fairy Flowerpot, Secret Fairy Door and Woodland Fairy Door., are designed to encourage children to learn more about nature. All these playsets include interchangeable and collectable pieces such as fairies, animal friends, fairy houses and accessories and are delightful playsets full of magic and imagination. The My Fairy Garden brand promotes a positive and healthy lifestyle of getting outdoors and respecting the environment, promoting interaction with nature, either by creating a garden or by learning about seasons and life cycles in nature. Interplay’s evergreen My Living World is also aimed at nature lovers. Packed full of supplies and equipment, plus highly informative guides written by TV nature specialist and wildlife authority Nick Baker, these kits show children how to investigate this secret miniature world just like the experts. Following its successful relaunch in 2013, the latest addition is Instant Flower Press, the Creative Play Award 2015 gold winner, where children can learn how to press beautiful ﬂowers in seconds, rather than months with traditional ﬂower presses. toysnplaythings.co.uk FEATURE SCIENCE & NATURE Shine a light John Adams 01480 414 361 www.johnadams.co.uk Stand: G100 As the UK’s number one manufacturer of Scientiﬁc Toys (NPD Data, FY2015), John Adams Leisure leads the way within the science category. Boasting the top three best-selling science products of 2015, the company’s brand mission aims to encourage boys and girls of six years upwards to explore the world around them whilst making science fun. Following on from the success of Sparkle Science, John Adams is expanding its collection with Neon Science, which launches in June 2016. Featuring three ultra-bright science experiments, Neon Science is a cool neoncoloured science set which enables kids to make wearable, sparkly, neon nails; create a crystal winged fairy in her own light-up fairy door garden and make a glow in the dark, sparkly neon-nightlight jar. The Neon Science kit also includes a UV light so kids can show off their ﬁnished products to the max. The new introduction will join the company’s successful science portfolio, sitting alongside popular existing sets such as Hot Wires, Gross Science, Glow in the Dark Science and Booms, Bangs, Fizzes. Neon Science will be TV advertised and will have PR support. A spring in the tail Character Options 01616 339 800 www.character-online.com When it comes to going back to nature then creepy crawlies always spring to mind, and they don’t get creepier than Character Options’ Wild Pets. Launched in summer 2015 Wild Pets made their mark in the boys’ interactive pet market with the hugely successful launch of four furry limbed spiders and habitats. Moving and feeling just like real wild spiders, these eight-limbed mini-beasts are controlled with touch sensors. Pet them to activate them, then watch them creep, explore and attack. 42 Spring 2016 sees new Wild Pets let loose in the marketplace, in the form of four fearsome scorpions that glow in the dark and, using the touch sensor on the back, you can control the scorpion and make it your pet. Leave it alone and the scorpion will enter Cage Mode and move around quietly and calmly on its own. But beware — one touch will put it in attack mode once more. There are four new Wild Pets Scorpions to choose from; Clawpion, Firestruck, Stingback and Thorn that will be TV advertised alongside the existing Wild Pets collection. Things going bump in the night Trends UK 01295 768 078 www.trendsuk.co.uk For more than 14 years Trends UK has been a leading supplier of proper science toys in the UK and this year promises to be an exciting year with the refreshed Discovery Kids branding for the Discovery Channel science toys range, and the launch of the fun new Fright Factory. Stargazing is a very popular pastime and, using the new 40mm Astronomical Telescope with 2550x magniﬁcation, Tripod and adjustable eyepiece, children can view the Moon, other planets and the stars and it comes. Also great for space enthusiasts, the light-up Globe Planetarium projects the star constellations on to the walls and ceiling. The electronic base rotates the globe and a light pointer enables speciﬁc constellations to be pointed out and it includes a disc packed with details about the night sky. New for indoor/outdoor play in Discovery Kids products is the sophisticated Digital Walkie Talkies. With an outdoors range of up to three km, exploring while keeping in touch is even more exciting. Also new are the Digital Metal Detector and Night Vision Goggles with new features. The Fright Factory Creature Creator enables kids to create frightening, gross and yucky 3D creations. EwGoo gel is injected into creepy moulds that kids zap with UV light in the Fright Factory chamber. The creations harden in minutes to become glow-in-thedark creepy insects, reptiles, skeletons, bats and more. Available from the summer with TV advertising and PR support, the Fright Factory Creature Creator comes with a selection of eerie moulds and coloured gels. Gel Reﬁll packs and creature expansion sets will also be available. With the Trends UK Science Mad range, budding scientists can mix ingredients to watch awesome chemical reactions, grow crystals to ﬁnd out how nature’s building materials work for real and much more. The Trends Science Crystal Growing Kit with 14 different crystals to create and the Trends Science Chemistry Lab with 100 fun and safe experiments are each available at £19.99 RRP. toysnplaythings.co.uk leading the way with new, exciting and innovative toys Visit - www.ggtrade.co.uk A fun and simp simple mple w way to learn how to code GAMING CODING MAKING Contact: Cont tac a t: sales@tham mes esan ndk d osmos.co.u uk [email protected] Tel: 01580 212000 FEATURE SCIENCE & NATURE Crash, bang, wallop! DKL 01604 678 780 www.dkl.co.uk DKL Marketing offer a brilliant variety of Science & Nature products for retailers. The SmartLab range of fun-ﬁlled science kits keeps children entertained and engaged for hours, and all come complete with activity books for extra educational play value. New from SmartLab is the unique Crash Test Lab that includes the only crash test dummy which can measure the force of the crash. Teaching key lessons in physics, the Crash Test Lab is as educational as it is fun. Not to be missed is the Squishy Human Body which comes complete with squishy organs, bones and muscles, and a 24-page activity book which guides them as they dissect and pull the model apart. Also included is the Organ-izer poster which helps children get to grips with all the different parts which make up a human body. Children can collect other kits from the Squishy range which also includes The Inhuman Squishy Zombie, the Squishy T-Rex, and the Squishy Brain. Miniland Educational’s bestselling Electrokit now has a fantastic 198 experiments for children to test out. The electronic science set is packed with value and also competitively priced. Another great option from Miniland is the Discover Science CDU, a fun collection of foldable, magnetic games which are ideal for learning on the go. Themes include Evolution, Check Up Scanner, Sea Mystery and Space Trip. DKL support SmartLab and Miniland with full marketing campaigns which include dedicated planograms, bespoke visual merchandising, and extensive social media activity. Double science fun Galt Toys 01614 289 111 www.galttoys.com Based on the best-selling books by Nick Arnold, Horrible Science kits are all about discovery, in loads of horribly fantastic ways — with these kits learning is fun. Children can make and blow mega bubbles with the Bonkers Bubbles kit. They get to make their own bubble solution and construct 3D bubble shapes plus discover why bubbles are round, what kind of bubble can sink a ship and other foul facts. Suitable from six years onwards, Bonkers Bubbles retails at £5.99. The Savage Storms kit will show kids how to make their own real thunder sounds, hold a tornado in their hand and how to grow their own snow and icicles. They can also learn why ﬂooding is made worse by humans, the effect of global warming and other weird weather facts. Suitable from eight years onwards, Savage Storms retails at £10.99. 44 Out of this world Flair 020 8643 0320 www.ﬂairplc.co.uk Kids can go wild with science or make a logical link between our world and that of the Jedis in 2016 with two key collections from GP Flair. The Uncle Milton Star Wars Science collection brings together the galaxy far, far away and our own world, with innovative products that have real science learning behind them. At the heart of the collection is a range of Light Saber Room Lights which includes the awesome Kylo Ren 3 blade version. Learning about LED Lights and crystals is easy with these wall-mounted devices, as the child must build each themselves. Continuing the galactic theme, the science of alpha and beta waves is there to be controlled with the Star Wars Force Trainer II. Putting your Jedi skills to the test is the objective of this holographic device. Simply download the hologram experience app and Yoda will guide you around the numerous challenges. There will be a brand-new look for the Wild Science! collection this autumn with an extensive packaging and contents makeover. Two new kits for girls will also be added to favourites Bath Bomb and Perfume Laboratories. With the new Lava Lamp and Glitter Tube Lab girls can make their own light-up bubbling lava lamp and shimmering glitter tube; creating dazzling optical effects by reﬂecting light from glitter and bubbling water. Doing so explores ﬁzzy chemical reactions that produce bubbles of carbon dioxide gas, creating spectacular effects that look just like an underwater volcano. They can also make beautiful cupcake-shaped soaps with the brand-new Cake Soap Lab. The soap in this kit can be melted and moulded to make almost any solid shape — macarons, ﬂuffy meringues, jellies, cake decorations and even buttercream icing. Whipping the soap creates a stable foam that can be piped on to your cake soap creations. Who would have thought there was so much science in soap? Learn about solids and liquids, melting and freezing, aeration, dissolving, stable foam, reﬂection plus much more. Wild Science! and Uncle Milton Star Wars will all be supported with PR and TV advertising. toysnplaythings.co.uk >Creature Creator For media enquiries, please contact Ane Olesen: [email protected] To place an order please contact: +44 (0)1295 768078 [email protected] www.trendsuk.co.uk Discovery Kids © 2016 DCL. Fright Factory is a trademark of Tech 4 Kids Inc. r u o h t i w ic g a M s t e e M e c n e ! i l c e S e h W ur o l o C s ’ n Newto Y Y Y Y Y Y Educational Fun Value for money Pocket money High margin Great service. We have been suppliers to the schools and school wholesale market since 2008 and are now ready to offer retailers the same great service with a brand, new, fun educational line in attractive retail packaging. Newton’s Colour Wheel by Education Harbour Ltd is the ﬁrst of a range of science meets magic products that we will be introducing. Call free on 0800 756 9788 or visit www.educationharbour.com FEATURE SCIENCE & NATURE Winning ways Orchard Toys 01953 859525 www.orchardtoys.com Orchard Toys has just launched the brandnew animal lotto game Where Do I Live?, which won a Best New Toy Award at Toy Fair. From the game, children will learn about animal habitats around the world by matching the animal cards to their correct habitat. The double-sided boards feature fun and interesting animal facts, perfect for educational activity and discussion once the game is complete. Animal farm Schleich 01279 870000 www.schleich-s.co.uk Nature in colour Treﬂ SA 07850 779797 www.treﬂ.com Trefoil SA’s Nature Limited Edition jigsaw is a unique collection that’s bound to fascinate not only puzzle lovers but photography and nature amateurs, too. The specially-selected artworks attract with high resolution and colour depth, and premium quality is achieved by using appropriate thick cardboard, a special non-reﬂective layer and puzzle pieces that ﬁt perfectly. 46 Schleich’s Farm and Wild Life collections provide an early introduction to the world of nature by engaging children’s curiosity about the animals and the places they come from. For 2016, there are many new animals and playsets to enhance each range. These affordable and highly collectable ﬁgures from Schleich need no introduction and no instruction. Children just pick them up and play, having fun while learning about animals from near and far. What’s more, the Schleich quality and attention to detail is renowned ensuring robust play is never an issue and anatomical accuracy is always part of the deal. Each Schleich animal, whether new or part of the existing line-up, can be collected one by one until an entire play world is created. Couple this with the ready-to-play sets and accessories and the scenario is complete. This year sees new animals added to both the Farm and Wild Life collections with larger playsets to follow later in the year. For the farm, there is an impressive new Farm Building and for the Wild Life collection, the new Big Adventure at the Watering Hole playset will provide the perfect hang out for all wild animals. This is just a snapshot of what’s available for 2016. Schleich toys offer play at its purest for little imaginations and are therefore a staple both in the toy box and also the toy shop. With support of retailer promotions and substantial PR campaigns, it will ensure this quality brand has great awareness with the consumer. toysnplaythings.co.uk AMBASSADORS Tom says… “I really liked that it was fast!” Taking to the slopes! This month our TnP Ambassadors are Scott and Tom. Dad Mark took his two boys Scott (13) and Tom (14) out into the hilly slopes of their nearest park to try out the Axiski — but just how did they get on? hen the boys spotted the Axiski they both asked the same thing: “When can we use them?”, quickly followed by: “What are they exactly?” The second question is really very simple — it is a multi-terrain sledge which you can stand up on, sit on, lie down on and you can use it with two people. Unlike a typical sledge, Axiski doesn’t need snow to slide, which was a blessing given that we’ve not seen sufﬁcient quantities of the white stuff in the Home Counties for a long time. It works on frosty grass, sand and of course, it works on snow. At the ﬁrst sight of frost, my two lads were out like a shot to try their boards out in the nearest park. They are the ideal age to use Axiski and caught the knack of it pretty quickly. After a few false starts, the boys found using Axiski pretty simple. Scott was the ﬁrst to stand on it and ﬂew down the hill at a nice steady speed while Tom quickly realised you could steer using the cord attached to the board. Once they had mastered that, W 48 “ Unlike a typical sledge, Axiski doesn’t need snow to slide, which was a blessing given that we’ve not seen sufﬁcient quantities of the white stuff in the Home Counties for a very long time. ” the boys spent about two hours trying out all the different positions on the Axiski. They stood on it, sat down, lay down and even gave it a go in tandem — though not as successfully as they had hoped. Initially, we were a bit concerned about how fast the board might go and whether the boys would be able to control it but we didn’t have to worry. The manufacturers point out that, “Axiski is designed and manufactured in the UK to exacting standards using the very best quality materials. It also complies with all the necessary European safety standards” — so that was a relief to us parents. The boys were pretty excited to learn that the boards are available in ﬁve colours, black, blue, green, pink and orange. After a morning on the boards, the boys took them out the next week with their pals and had a riot — Tom told me at least three of his school mates want one. All in all, this was a hit. It’s not something I even considered existed but now I know, I reckon we’ll be using this a lot. Scott says… “This is really good fun. My favourite part was going down the hill standing on the board.” Axiski 07519 659960 www.axiski.com toysnplaythings.co.uk KidKraft's Disney Frozen Castle Dollhouse Did you know… ● The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair doll, with hair from the top of her head to her toes! ● If all the dolls' houses Le Toy Van sold in 2015 were stacked up they would measure 70 times the height of Big Ben! VTech Having a doll A doll d ll that th t rocketed k t d off ff tto th the IInternational t ti l Space S Station St ti last l t year is i emblematic bl ti of this traditional category’s expansion into new themes and play patterns. TnP takes a close look at the reinvigorated and growing category T hey’ve been a constant favourite in toy shops for centuries, and in 2016, dolls are taking the traditional play values that made them so popular to the next level. Innovation across both of the major sub-categories — large dolls and fashion dolls — is building on the nurture and role-play patterns most associated with these toys, and it sees them branching out into STEM, and even space, in 2016. The broadening of this category has seen growth for many dolls suppliers. Arklu, a relatively new name best known for its popular Lottie Dolls, has seen its numbers triple in the UK and Ireland over the past 12 months, thanks to increased focus and spend on marketing. MD Ian Harkin says this is just the beginning. “In 2015 we extended our distribution of Lottie Dolls from 16 countries to 30, North America grew by 49%, and UK and Ireland grew by over 300%,” he explains. “We are looking to increase our turnover dramatically in 2016, and we believe we have reached a tipping point in awareness having been on the market now for three years.” 50 VTech entered the dolls market for the ﬁrst time in 2014, and the tech-toy specialist has experienced “great success” with its Little Love range. The company is adding new lines for 2016, the Little Love Get Better Soon, which has sensors for interactive nurture play, and transforming carrier-rocker, the Little Love 4-in-1 Carrier. Rebecca Lazarus, Senior Brand Manager at VTech tells TnP that the new launches will be “heavily supported on TV in peak season. We plan to continue to expand and develop the Little Love range, introducing exciting new products and accessories so customers can continue to add to their collection.” Property market It’s a similar story for Le Toy Van, which is hugely successful with its beautiful range of doll’s houses and accessories. In 2015, the company saw growth of 19 per cent for its dolls' houses, and Marketing Manager, Marie Bureau says the outlook is “very positive” for 2016. “ Parents now let more and more boys play with doll’s houses, rather than just girls, which is a good thing ” Marie Bureau, Le Toy Van Le Toy Van This year Le Toy Van will be focusing its efforts on bringing more gender neutral products to this traditionally girls’ category. “Parents now let more and more boys play with doll’s houses, rather than just girls, which is a good thing,” Marie says. “We are becoming more open and equal as a society.” The company will be reﬂecting this cultural shift in its marketing materials, and Marie says we can expect greater representation for boys in its dolls' houses promotional imagery. Marketing is something Le Toy Van invests heavily in, and a crucial component in driving the popularity and sales of its traditional products. “These are classic toys made in a traditional material, but there is more and more competition and options for consumers, with licensed product, plastic ranges and ever-evolving trends,” Marie explains. “But the dolls' house trend is still very much there, it just needs to be toysnplaythings.co.uk stimulated, as all wooden items do, to keep the trend and nostalgia going.” One company that excels in marketing and content creation is Mattel, particularly supporting the ever-evolving fashion doll brand Barbie with a strong mix of video and online content. Wendy Hill, Mattel’s Brand Activation Director, says content is a hugely important part of the marketing mix “whether is entertainment based for girls which we do very successfully with our DVD release to online content where we talk to mum.” “This ongoing initiative is designed to remind today’s parents that through the power of imagination, Barbie allows girls to explore their limitless potential,” Wendy explains. “The video has had over 20 million YouTube views and was voted one of the best ads of 2015.” Arklu is stepping up its own marketing and content efforts, which Ian says, is vital to this category’s continued vibrancy. “Creating, maintaining and growing a loyal and engaged community is key to this sector,” he says. “Parents spend more time now than ever before considering and researching their purchases online.” The company offers supplementary material for parents to tie in with the dolls’ themes, and one of the most unique aspects of the Lottie brand has been engaging directly with fans to bring their dream designs to life. “We have created viral videos telling the story of our real-girl designers, and we will continue to launch crowd sourced competitions on 2016 to grow our following in new territories, but also to reward and interact with our current following,” Ian says. “They provide us with great feedback which we build into our development and campaigns.” “ Creating, maintaining and growing a loyal and engaged community is key to this sector ” Ian Harkin, Arklu Arklu's Lottie range Branksea Island.” For Mattel’s Barbie, the recent announcement of brand new body shape, skin tones and hair styles and outﬁts will see the popular doll embraced by even more children. “girls everywhere will have inﬁnitely more ways to play out their stories and spark their imaginations through Barbie,” says Wendy. And Marie hints that Le Toy Van has some “very exciting projects” up its sleeve. The company is staying tight-lipped for now, but keep your eyes on TnP to ﬁnd out more later this year. What's next So what’s next for the dolls' category? For Arklu it’s all about world building. “As a start-up we began by developing our dolls and accessories, building on Lottie’s world, value system, characters and brand values, and then creating awareness,” says Ian. “With the larger play pattern items and books coming later this year we are looking to extend the story telling and introducing Lottie’s world on NEW NEW FEATURE DOLLS Your very own castle KidKraft Whole Lottie love Arklu 020 3773 2726 www.arklu.com Arklu’s Gold STEM Collection Stargazer Lottie doll — designed by Abigail, 6, from Canada — has travelled to the International Space Station with astronaut Tim Peake. The special edition doll is a collaboration with the European Space Agency, and comes with a telescope and tripod as well as a set of special solar system collector cards and a sheet featuring notable women in astronomy. Joining the Gold Collection is Fossil Hunter Lottie, a collaboration with TrowelBlazers — an international team of female archaeologists, palaeontologists and geologists. The original idea for the doll came from 7-yearold Olivia of Cheshire, whose outﬁt design inspired this version. Fossil Hunter Lottie comes with magnifying glass, trowel, geology hammer and ammonite fossils. A rucksack holds Lottie’s fossils plus her tools. She comes in a gift box featuring illustrations including the Ichthyosaur — discovered by Mary Anning when she was only 10. When it’s raining, Muddy Puddles Lottie is prepared with her yellow hooded raincoat and rain boots. Dressed in vintage-style varsity jacket, tutu skirt and sneakers, Rockabilly Lottie loves live music. A cute bow hairband and a pair of retro-style cat’s eye glasses complete the look. Pony Club Lottie learns about caring for a horse. Dressed in a traditional-style formal tweed jacket and jodphurs, Lottie studies for achievement badges, makes friends and comes with Seren the Welsh mountain pony in the box, with stable-inspired packaging. It’s a doll’s world Peterkin UK 0116 254 3645 www.peterkin.co.uk Last year was another great year for Peterkin’s dolls world brand, with further growth and gains in market share, both in the UK and internationally. This growth demonstrates that dolls world is widely regarded as one of the leading nurturing dolls brands and a must-have for many toy shops. The next stage of the development comes in the form of a complete packaging revamp, 52 020 305 8842 www.kidkraft.com Kidkraft’s Disney Frozen Castle Doll House is perfect for any little lady who wants to be transported into the wonderful world of Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the rest of the gang. If you love Frozen, you’re sure to love this doll house that accommodates fashion dolls up to 30cm tall, 11 pieces of furniture including an ice throne and moulded plastic chandelier. A moulded plastic staircase connects the ground ﬂoor to the ﬁrst ﬂoor’s four rooms of open space with a bonus play area at the top with a balcony. There’s fun Frozen-themed artwork on every panel with blue plexiglass windows on the second and third levels. It’s a smart, sturdy construction made of composite wooden materials and moulded plastic, it comes with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions. Living the dream Le Toy Van 020 8979 2036 www.letoyvan.com My First Dreamhouse is a refreshed, beautiful wooden pink doll’s house from Le Toy Van, complete with a 30-piece starter furniture set. This fully painted and decorated wooden doll’s house has hearts, ﬂowers and stars motifs, and features opening and closing shutters, windows and door. You can even reveal the attic space by lifting the roof panel over to rest on the opposite panel. The doll’s house is easy to assemble, with no screws required. Anna’s Little House is a pretty little painted wooden cottage, fully decorated inside and out. The shutters, window and door all open and close for extended play, and there’s a special feature with the detailed ﬂoral window boxes. You can also ﬂip the roof panel back to reveal the attic play space. There are also a number of accessory packs to enhance and extend play. The Tea-Time Doll’s House Kitchen Accessory Pack is a 15-piece pack that includes mini-replicas of the Honeybake Café Drinks Machine and Blender. The Make and Bake Doll’s House Kitchen Accessory Pack includes 14 pieces, and features mini-replicas of the Honeybake Mixer, Cake Stand, Pizza and Scales. Both are scaled to ﬁt all of Le Toy Van’s Daisylane Dolls House Collection. The Doll Family of four is a wooden poseable doll family, which comes dressed in hand-ﬁnished, pretty outﬁts. showcased at the January 2016 fairs. The new concept brings a vibrant, fresh, contemporary feel, which sits perfectly with the brand’s position and proﬁle. In addition, 2016 also sees the introduction of some exciting new dolls, including two new talking dolls, Tammy and Little Sweetie, which are 15” and 12” soft-bodied dolls, each with 21 realistic, cute baby sounds and are presented in try me acetate window-box packaging. Another highlight is Megan, a new Styling Head that comes complete with accessories. Peterkin has also commissioned an exclusive new fabric for its range of buggies, strollers and accessories. toysnplaythings.co.uk FEATURE DOLLS Fun in the sun GP Flair 020 8643 0320 www.ﬂairplc.co.uk GP Flair has a full portfolio of dolls, accessories and playsets for 2016 with Cicciobello Sunny, Shopkins Shoppies, U Hugs and Betty Spaghetty. Cicciobello Sunny has hair, moving eyes and is fully articulated but, uniquely, he has the ability to tan. Take Cicciobello outside and, as he is exposed to light his skin colour will take on a golden tone, but always teaches little ones important safety lessons about applying sun screen. Opening up a whole new world for Shopkins are the all-new Shopkins Shoppies Dolls, mini fashion dolls, each with their own personality, outﬁt and accessories, who just love to shop. The three cute characters - popcornthemed Popette, cupcake-crazy Jessicake, and sweet Bubbleisha - come with two exclusive Shopkins, handbag and brush for real hair play, plus VIP codes in all packs allow fans to download special features from the Shopkins app. Donutina’s Donut Delights playset, with exclusive doll, Shopkins characters and playset completes the Shoppies world for spring, with plenty more to come. The U Hugs range of girls’ fashion dolls has heaps of personality. Allowing girls to show off their own style, each of the six current dolls - Sassy Fashion, Sweety Rock, Screamy Queen, Scratchy DJ, Scary Baby and Starry Fairy - is made from soft plastic with holes around the body for pins and personalisation, plus 12 pins to start each transformation. Autumn will see six new characters to collect, plus separate Pin Packs, and limited availability deluxe sets. Autumn also sees the welcome return of another fashion icon, Betty Spaghetty, combining construction, creativity and fashion, with plenty of accessories and outﬁts. Stargazer Lottie is the First Doll in Space! www.lottie.com lottiedolls lottie_dolls lottiedolls lottie_dolls 54 Fit for a princess Chicco 020 8953 6627 www.chicco.co.uk This year promises to be another magical one for leading toy and nursery brand Chicco, with the launch of three new Disney Princess licensed products. Two new Cinderella and Snow White stroller dolls are also being added to the growing range. The dolls clip easily to strollers and prams and feature key themes from the classic fairytales. The Cinderella stroller doll beneﬁts from a textured glittery clock and pumpkin ring with sliding mice, while the Snow White doll has a textured apple and mirror. The Disney Princess range also signals a move into the plush sector for Chicco with the launch of three iconic electronic soft textile princess dolls. Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel all feature real fabric princess dresses for sensory stimulation and each doll has three different melodies and sound effects. In collaboration with Talk to us about stocking Lottie in your store today! Contact us at: [email protected] Phone: +44 203 773 27 26 toysnplaythings.co.uk Family matters VTech 01235 555545 www.vtech.co.uk VTech entered the doll market in 2014 with the introduction of Little Love Baby Talk which received a great response following its launch, and 2015 saw the range increase with two new additions — Little Love Baby Peek-a-Boo and Little Love Learn to Walk — further enhancing the company’s presence in the category. Now, two years on, VTech unveiled its new arrivals to the Little Love family at Toy Fair, with the launch of Little Love Cuddle and Care and the Little Love 4-in-1 Carrier. Little Love Get Better Soon comes complete with six medical accessories and various sensors on the doll, allowing children to develop nurturing skills through pretend play and encourage essential motor skill development while learning through roleplay. Caring for baby also fosters imaginative play and problemsolving. Parents are also able to connect to the Learning Lodge via their smartphone to programme in the child’s name, doll’s name, health tips and important events such as a birthday or holiday. Little Love 4-in-1 Carrier has four fun ways to play, allowing children to transform the interactive carrier into a rocker, a ﬂoor seat to cradle, as well as including a detachable rattle and electronic panel. All Little Love Baby dolls and most other baby dolls up to 36cm ﬁt perfectly within the carrier which encourages motor skills, language development, role and imaginative play. Creating quality wooden toys for girls and boys! Cutie wonderland Great Gizmos 01293 543221 www.greatgizmos.co.uk Great Gizmos has a fantastic range of dolls and accessories from the luxury plush Nici Wonderland range. All are made from the softest of material and with unique identities, plus all Nici dolls are machine washable and suitable from birth. All clothing is interchangeable between the various Nici dolls. Cute Minilucas and Minisophie are the best of friends down on their farm. They love to look after their animal friends, especially chicks and piglets. The 30cm plush dolls have matching accessories, including a super soft cushion and miniature farm animals for added role play. Minilina the Vet is a wonderfully soft dolly who loves to care for her animals. Wearing a vet’s tabard, and carrying her pink bag with her medical instruments and collar to stop animals from licking their wounds, she is ready for any animal emergency. Blonde Miniclara comes with a pink tutu, ballet pumps, ﬂoral headband and cute kitten while Ballerina Miniclara loves to twirl and dance. Miniclara is joined in NICI Wonderland by Minilotta and Minilara, dolls that are the perfect companion for any little girl. Minilotta can venture underwater, and redhead Minilara is a keen gardener who loves tending her plants. FEBRUARY 2016 Contact Us! t: +31203058620 e: [email protected] www.kidkraft.com 55 FEATURE DOLLS Just like mum HTI 01253 775544 www.htigroup.co.uk HTI’s offering includes the premium Silver Cross and Mamas & Papas Junior collections while the company has recently strengthened its portfolio with the addition of the internationally-renowned Chicco brand for autumn 2016. Inspired by the models available in the real life nursery ranges, and featuring up-to-the-minute stylish fabric designs, HTI’s dolls prams provide little girls with the ultimate doll accessory — their own set of wheels. HTI’s Chicco dolls’ prams and pushchairs offer a range of designs across price points with features and styling inspired by Chicco’s nursery models. The Chicco 3-in1 offers front- and rear-facing pram and pushchair options. With a detachable pram body, it features swivel wheels, an adjustable hood, soft grip height-adjustable handle, under seat shopping basket and a matching changing shoulder bag for fantastic role-play. The Chicco range launches late 2016. The stylish collection of Mamas & Papas dolls prams and pushchairs goes from strength to strength for HTI, bolstered by M&P Armadillo dolls pushchair. The design dolls pram is inspired by the real-life nursery model with a Lemon Drop yellow colour and matching bag. Zip it! Vivid 01483 449944 www.vividtoysandgames.co.uk Zippeeez are micro-scale collectable creatures that come to life on their playsets with magic miniature movement. They are sound reactive, so the more they hear the more active they will be, and each playset includes cute animal sounds. Across the range of price points there are different combinations of magic movement and kid-powered features. Each playset comes with at least one Zippeee, plus there is a Quintuplet pack to build up a character collection. Zippeeez will be TV advertised from launch and supported by a cross-platform PR campaign. 56 Cheers for Tears John Adams 01480 414361 www.johnadams.co.uk Following on from the Tiny Tears 50th Anniversary Doll last year, John Adams is giving this recognisable doll a makeover for 2016. First launched in the 1960s, Tiny Tears was the ﬁrst fully-functioning feeding, crying and wetting herself doll. With closing eyes, moveable arms, legs and head, it has been loved by children for generations. Classic Tiny Tears can be fed from her water bottle and then placed on her potty to wee. She will also close her eyes when laid down for a nap offering children the opportunity for nurturing role play. This year, the refreshed Classic Tiny Tears doll models a new outﬁt, featuring a specially-designed patterned fabric that is completely unique to Tiny Tears, and comes complete with her essential accessories, including bottle, potty, dummy and hairbrush. Also new for 2016 is the Teeny Tiny Tears soft-bodied doll, which has duel function packaging that can be turned into a cute cot — the perfect introduction to the Tiny Tears brand. Both dolls will be available from May and the range will supported by a heavyweight TV campaign as well as beneﬁting from PR support. Super girls for 2016 Mattel 01628 500 000 www.mattel.com This is the Year of the Girls, as Barbie celebrates girls’ imagination, empowering them to dream and believe in their dreams. It will remind society that “Barbie is the only brand that allows girls to imagine themselves as a mermaid to a movie star, a fairy to a fashionista and a princess to a president”. Barbie will create a connection with mums by demonstrating and showcasing the beneﬁts of open-ended play. Through captivating content, Barbie will inspire girls of all ages along their journey of self-discovery letting them know that You Can be Anything. The year starts when Barbie turns spy in an actionpacked new ﬁlm Barbie: Spy Squad where she and best friends Teresa and Renee change from hardworking gymnasts into undercover secret agents. The release is supported by a fantastic toy line including the Secret Agent Lead doll. An extensive marketing and retail programme including TV, PR activation, national cinema partnership and-eye catching in-store display materials will make this a major release for spring. Barbie launches an exciting fantasy range to appeal to younger girls with the magical world of Barbie Dreamtopia, supported with an exciting toy range including a new hair segment featuring Barbie Snap N Style Princess, Barbie Endless Hair Kingdom Unicorn and Barbie Long Hair Chelsea dolls, plus Barbie Rainbow Lights Mermaid. Supported by rich visual content, girls can immerse themselves in Dreamtopia across a variety of digital platforms including Barbie.com and the Barbie Life app. Barbie Made to Move dolls can mimic realistic action and have 22 joints for an incredible range of movement. Barbie Fashionista continues to evolve remaining committed to its focus on diversity and up-to-date trends. Monster High launches its empowering new brand campaign How Do You Boo?, encouraging girls to embrace their unique selves and show us how they boo. Spring sees the new underwater adventure DVD Great Scarrier Reef. July will see the introduction of the ground-breaking action dolls DC Super Hero Girls High offering a diverse array of strong female characters in a fun and action-packed universe, and Ever After High continues to excite in the fairytale and fantasy segment with new long-form content and webisodes. toysnplaythings.co.uk DON’T MISS… We bring to the fore a selection of the hottest and newest products that will help you sell more. Buyers and retailers, get in touch with your sales contacts! Product: Shufﬂe Subbuteo Company: Cartamundi Tel: 01268 511522 Web: www.cartamundi.com Product: Magformers Princess Set Company: Magformers Tel: 01582 545330 Web: www.magformers.co.uk P d t B Product: Batman t vS Superman Figures Fi Company: Schleich Tel: 01279 873746 Web: www.schleich-s.com/en/GB FEBRUARY 2016 Product: Bamboo Company: Flair PLC Tel: 020 8643 0320 Web: www.ﬂairplc.co.uk Product: Scentco Backpack Buddies Company: DKL Marketing Tel: 01604 678 780 Web: www.dkltoys.co.uk Product: Micronoids from Meccano Company: Spin Master Tel: 01628 535 000 Web: www.spinmastertoys.co.uk Product: Jumbo Animals - Mommas and Babies - Farm Company: Learning Resources Tel: 01553 819 386 Web: www.learningresources.co.uk Product: Big Robots Company: Mookie Toys Tel: 01525 722722 Web: www.mookie.co.uk Product: Peek-a-Boo Company: Ty UK Ltd Tel: 01329 829 828 Web: www.ty.com 57 REVIEW LONDON TOY FAIR Game, set and match Toy Fair 2016 has come and gone in a blaze of glory. TnP catches up with a few exhibitors to ﬁnd out how the show was for them T oy Fair 2016 is over. Each year the build-up to the UK’s largest toy fair is immense and this year was no different. The fair’s much-publicised Sunday start proved to be no real issue to exhibitors with a steady ﬂow of retailers and buyers through the doors of Kensington’s Olympia. Organisers have revealed that Toy Fair 2016 was very well-attended and initial concerns about the clash with Nuremberg went unfounded. Simply the best In fact, some exhibitors went so far as to claim 2016 was one of their best years at the show. Among those was Jumbo with Steven Russell telling TnP: “London Toy Fair was a great success and one of our best yet!” Steven explained that Jumbo showcased its full range of adult jigsaw puzzles including Wasgij and Falcon de luxe. He added: “Our popular licensed puzzles generated a lot of positivity for the year ahead. We also had the opportunity to present our brand new DINO 3D 58 Puzzle range and new Peppa Pig Party Time Race game for the ﬁrst time to retail and the feedback was very exciting!” Another exhibitor reporting good feedback was Learning Resources with Marketing, Communications and Event Coordinator Hannah Gargan saying 2016 was “the best ever Toy Fair for Learning Resources” — surely music to the ears of organisers. Learning Resources was previewing 2016 lines while showcasing its new corporate branding and updated packaging to retailers. “We received very positive feedback across the board, particularly on our new STEM ranges with Colby our coding mouse making his debut on Toy Fair TV,” revealed Hannah. When exhibitors were not taking orders or showcasing new ranges, they were looking for leads to follow-up, which is precisely what Amscan did. “Toy Fair was a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest ranges to new customers and markets,” said Chris Smalley, Business Unit Director. “ Toy Fair was a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest ranges to new customers and markets ” Chris Smalley, Amscan “We now have some strong leads to follow up with from the event.” Unveiling the new Unveiling new products obviously takes centre stage but one ﬁrm celebrated a double whammy. Toy Fair marked Bananagrams’ tenth anniversary at the fair and they also launched two new games. “London Toy Fair was very special for us this year as we celebrated the 10th Bananaversary of our game, Bananagrams! We unveiled two brand new games — Bananagrams Party and My First Bananagrams — both of which were incredibly well-received by retailers and the press. The Bananagrams Lounge proved to be a popular meeting place and we had a great crowd turn out for our champagne birthday celebration on the stand on press day. All in all a fantastic show for the brand,” enthused Rena Nathanson, Top Banana, Bananagrams, Inc. From Flying Gadgets point of view, Toy Fair was deemed a success with Josh Farleigh telling TnP that toysnplaythings.co.uk Majen Immink, Head of Toy Fair Operations and Sales, says… “A huge thank you to all our exhibitors and their contractors as well as our wider team for all their efforts in creating another fantastic looking fair. We had many reports from visitors of how good the show looked once again. “The logistical difﬁculties we faced upon having to change the dates weren’t ideal and it meant that everyone really had to pull out all the stops, though we trust that the efforts were worth the rewards. Feedback thus far from exhibitors seems to suggest this and has, on the whole, been very positive with reports that they saw the people they were hoping to see and thus had a successful show. “We look forward to returning to the usual Tuesday to Thursday format next year from 24 to 26 January 2017. Online applications are already coming through thick and fast, which is very encouraging.” Union J's George Shelley was at Toy Fair 2016 Spice Girl Mel C was spotted at Toy Fair Children's chef Annabel Karmel was on the Casdon stand the company picked up lots of new accounts with a strong media interest in the X-Water as well as their new drone range Flycker. Josh added that Nuremberg did not have an impact with their stand busy until early afternoon on the ﬁnal day. This sentiment was echoed by The Sales Partnership’s James Triptree who said for them Monday was a key day. “The turnout seemed good and the show had a buzz. Tuesday had been written off by most, but we were surprised because even at closing time there were enthusiastic souls still walking the aisles. All in all, the show delivered and we managed to get our new Bruder and KD lines seen by a good spread of buyers.” Awards night Along with celebrities on Press Day including Union J’s George Shelley, former Spice Girl Mel C, chef Annabel Karmel and pre-school star Justin Fletcher, there was also plenty of excitement on Sunday night at the annual Toy Industry Awards. Hasbro’s Pie Face was crowned Toy of the Year, Retailer of the Year went to Smyths and Toy Licence went to Disney Frozen. FEBRUARY 2015 “ The show delivered... we managed to get our new Bruder and KD lines seen by a good spread of buyers ” James Triptree, The Sales Partnership Dates conﬁrmed for Toy Fair 2017 Toy and Supplier of the Year Awards: Visitors to Toy Fair were, no doubt, delighted to learn that dates for the 2017 show have been conﬁrmed. The fair will return to its normal schedule running from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 January while Nuremberg runs from 1 February to 6 February. Collectable Range of the Year Shopkins, Flair Toy Retailer of the Year winner: Interactive Toy of the Year Little Live Pets Bird and Cage, Character Options Independent Toy Retailer of the Year Aladdin’s Cave, Guernsey Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year (up to ﬁve stores) Toytown (Seaford) Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year (up to thirty stores) Toy Barnhaus Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year (more than thirty stores) Smyths Toys Online Toy Retailer of the Year Shop Direct General Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year Argos Department Store Toy Retailer of the Year W J Daniel & Co, Windsor Toy Retailer of the Year Smyths Toys Construction Range of the Year Star Wars, LEGO Action Toy of the Year Nerf Modulus, Hasbro Doll of the Year Disney Frozen Sing-Along-Elsa, Jakks Paciﬁc Creative Toy of the Year Wacky-tivities Kinetic Sand, Spin Master Pre-School Toy of the Year Paw Patrol Paw Patroller, Spin Master Innovative Toy of the Year IDo3D Deluxe 3D Design Studio, Flair Feature Plush Toy of the Year Puppy Surprise, Trends Toy Licence of the Year Frozen, Disney Supplier of the Year LEGO Special Recognition Award EPOCH making toys Personality of The Year Paul Dean, Mattel Toy of the Year Pie Face, Hasbro 59 FEATURE TOY FAIR REVIEW New reigns supreme Casdon 01253 608248 www.casdon.co.uk Casdon, celebrating its 70th birthday this year, unveiled new items from its 2016 portfolio at this year’s London Toy Fair. Visitors were able to see and witness ﬁrst-hand, its brand new Dyson Cordless Vacuum. Another addition to the Little Helpers collection of role-play toys is the Hetty and Henry Household Cleaning Sets. New to the Little Cooks range is the Birthday Cake Set which allows little ones to treat friends and family without the added calories! Visitors were given the chance to meet bestselling international author, Annabel Karmel, who came to the stand to show off the Annabel Karmel branded cookery collection. Keeping it fresh GP Flair 0208 643 0320 www.ﬂairplc.co.uk There was plenty to see from GP Flair at Toy Fair this year with award-winning ranges and new collections across its Girls, Boys, Pre-School and Creative Play portfolios that had retailers lining up to see what was new. Winner of the Best Collectable Range of the Year Award, Shopkins has moved from Series 3 to Series 4, bringing even more cool and colourful shopping inspired characters to collect. On display were the new Garden and Party Time theme sets, plus the Shopkins Pet Shop aisle that introduced new Petkins collectables. Big news for Shopkins fans was the introduction of the Shoppies Dolls. The Shoppies are fabulously fashionable dolls, each with their own personality, outﬁt and accessories. Toy Fair also saw Flair’s new girls’ fashion doll, U Hugs on display. The initial launch introduces six dolls to collect, all of which have quirky traits of their own. Aiming to retain the top spot in the action ﬁgure market, Flair continues to grow its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection with new waves of exciting action ﬁgures from the animation series. From spring, fans can swell their ranks of Ninjas with new waves of ﬁgures including notable friends and foes from the series. 52 Creative Character Character Options 0161 6339800 www.character-online.com Characters Options’ 2016 Toy Fair was full of big brands and new launches including the ﬁrst trade fair outing for Teletubbies, the industry launch of new craft sensation Pom Pom Wow!, a special screening room for Storytime Theatre, and media frenzy around the return of Stretch Armstrong. The ﬁrm’s World of Teletubbies was on full display and featured collectable plush, talking soft toys and a host of interactive playsets and novelty toys. There was a special visit from the Teletubbies themselves and an exclusive appearance of the Sun Baby. Smell you later DKL Marketing 01604 678 780 www.dkl.co.uk DKL Marketing returned to Toy Fair with even more brilliant products from across eight leading brands. With more than 100 new products launching, the DKL stand was buzzing with excitement! The new launches and bestsellers were all well received by visitors, and buyers were excited by DKL’s variety of quality product offering good margin. Highlights were the Retro Tin Toys from Scratch, Finding Dory scented stationery, the Scratch Darts FSDU, Squishy SmartLab lines, Miniland EmotiBlocks, Hama Diamond Animals, Breyer Decorate Your Horse, and PlayMais Trendy Mosaic. Mat-attack Eduk8 Worldwide 01434 672 336 www.eduk8worldwide.com Eduk8 say they were delighted with the reaction they received to its new ranges from buyers at London Toy Fair. A highlight was winning a Best New Toys Award for its range of large ﬂoor mat games. Available as Snakes and Ladders or Ludo – both with unique dice domes to ensure you never lose dice again. Plus, the Crocodile Hop and Large Numbers Games were big hits, each being supplied with large jumbo inﬂatable dice. All mats are water and heat resistant with UV protection, so perfect for outdoor play. Suitable for 2-4 players aged 3 and above. Great, all -year round family fun! toysnplaythings.co.uk NEW BrainBox jumps for joy! ... the makers of For the full range visit: www.greenboardgames.com 01494 538999 [email protected] FEATURE TOY FAIR REVIEW Where fun begins Funrise 01908 555640 www.funrise.com Funrise unveiled new collections across its portfolio at Toy Fair this year which had eager customers lining up to see what’s new for 2016 (as well as play with the bubbles!) Unleashed at Toy Fair were new bubble blowing devices from Gazillion Bubbles, the bubble blowing brand of choice for kids. This year will see new Gazillion Bubble gadgets unveiled, including the “Bump N Go” Robot that moves across the ﬂoor propelling bubbles as he goes. Also available will be blasters such as the Handheld Hurricane which will add to the mega bubble blowers such as the Gazillion Tornado and Monsoon. This year Gazillion will beneﬁt from TV advertising and a full marketing plan of digital and kids press, ensuring brand awareness is at its height as the warmer months approach. Tonka has once again ﬁrmly established itself in Funrise’s portfolio and, with new added lines, there was much to keep retailers happy. Tonka Climb Overs is high on the agenda for the Funrise team and these 4x4 motorised vehicles will climb over almost anything! There’s a number of playsets to choose from, all of which interconnect using a Click N’ Climb track system to conﬁgure countless obstacles! Take the vehicles for an off-road outdoor adventure and watch as they manoeuvre around almost anything in their way! TV advertised, the new Climb-over series has many fun sets for tough kids to get to grips with, such as the Snake Pit Pass and Ripsaw Summit. Game on! Gibsons Fair fun Green Board Games 01494 538 999 www.greenboardgames.com The GBG team say London Toy Fair 2016 was the most successful to date. With increased interest from new and existing customers, meetings were scheduled in months resulting in constant trafﬁc throughout the three days. The Green Board Games brand is now hugely recognised, substantiated by increasing demand for their evergrowing and evolving range. The team say they were thrilled with the number of retailers joining them for lengthy periods. In order to increase footfall GBG took advantage of having branded ﬂoor tiles positioned in prominent, carefully chosen places throughout the show; these helped draw increased awareness as to their location and presence. The overarching response to their product offering was consistent throughout all days of the show, emphasising that the quality at the core of all products an integral part of their offering. 020 8661 8866 www.gibsonsgames.co.uk Toy Fair was a strong show for Gibsons and the team want to say a huge ‘thank you!’ to everyone to came along to visit their stand. This year the team introduced caricaturist George Williams to their stand, who transformed the staff and customers into amazingly uncanny cartoon versions of themselves! Visitors were also entertained by Gibsons Lucky Dip promotion, inviting customers who placed an order over £450 to rummage in the Lucky Dip bin and scoop some fabulous prizes. The team were also pleased to see a strong interest in their new lines. Highlights of the Gibsons range this year include the relaunch of the retro game Wembley, a classic which many consumers will remember from as far back as the 1970s. Wembley will be available from April 2016. The new Emma Ball range also impressed visitors at the Gibsons stand. 62 Living Toy Fair Orchard Toys 01953 859525 www.orchardtoys.com Orchard Toys had a very successful London Toy Fair this year, seeing their existing customers and developing relationships with new contacts in the trade. They were thrilled to win a ‘Best New Toy’ award in the Games & Puzzles category for their ‘Where Do I Live?’ animal lotto game. The game was up against some amazing toys and games, with the company honoured to have been recognised as a Best New Toy for 2016. toysnplaythings.co.uk RETAIL All aboard... plenty of room on top OPINION TnP loves to hear your views. This month we speak to key wholesalers and suppliers to learn what’s on their minds. We explore this month’s hottest topics. Trade talk In the wake of fair season, TnP catches up with some of the industry’s ﬁnest to discover what toys they’re excited about in Q1, and the licences to watch in a year jam-packed with blockbuster ﬁlms MARK AND NATALIE PHILLIPS Directors, Buddy Tag “ We are trying to make people aware that there are these devices out there on the market that help with child safety ” “ The Run-along Twirlywoos are a ﬁrm favourite across the whole Golden Bear team and they never fail to raise a smile when they set off 64 ” What excited you about being at Toy Fair? It’s our ﬁrst trade exhibition, we’re a new brand — it’s great to get out there and meet independent retailers as well as larger online stores and department stores. It’s great to meet people and get the brand out there. And how did you ﬁnd it in the Green House section? Really successful — great feedback, people are really interested and we’ve taken orders, which is the most important thing! What are you hoping to get out of Toy Fair? For us it’s just about bringing the brand to the UK as it’s an American company. It’s trying to make people aware that there are these devices out there on the market that help with child safety. They’re an extra pair of eyes for parents. They help in that moment, that split second where a child may go out of sight by providing an audible alarm and thereby preventing that moment of fear that I’m sure a lot of parents have had. CHRISTINE NICHOLLS Vice-Chair and Product Development Director, Golden Bear What are your new product launches here? Being a master toy company for many licences, we continually introduce new and innovative products which keep our ranges fresh and exciting. We’re pleased to be launching newly-acquired licences such as Oddbods. This fun and quirky range includes blind bag collectables taking the company into a new arena. We’re also showcasing another brand-new licensed range, Messy Goes To Okido, and we have some brilliant new In The Night Garden feature plush and also an interactive playset based on the iconic Pinky Ponk. For speed and excitement, there’s the amazing new Go MINI Racetrack! What’s your favourite from the range and why? The Run-along Twirlywoos are a ﬁrm favourite across the whole Golden Bear team and never fail to raise a smile — our stand was a hive of activity with the Run-along Derby. And we have great expectations for the fabulous In The Night Garden Musical Pinky Ponk. What licences have got you going for 2016? We have some great licences within our own portfolio – In The Night Garden, Twirlywoos and Mr Tumble, to name but a few. A highlight is the new fun and crazy Oddbods. Equally, the Messy Goes To Okido licence with its science and arts themes. IAN HAM National Accounts Manager, Kiddimoto Let’s begin with the recently-launched iconic London bus — what is it about? We had stock come in a bit early and communicated this out and the response was fantastic; we even got stock out before Christmas. We’d been wanting to do a sit-on for a while to access the younger age group — below two years — as all of our products are more toward ages two and up. We had some designs put together from tuk-tuks to tractors, but the one we kept going back to naturally was the bus — so we developed that further. I think another strength of the product’s design is evident when we’ve had children testing it — they instantly get it. “ There’s just been no selling involved with the bus, people are just going for them once they see them ” You must be thinking you can expand this to other transport-themed ride-ons? Exactly. It’s all very much in-house at the moment, but we should start to see things happening in development toward the end of this year. There’s just been no selling involved with the bus, people are just going for them once they see them, so we are looking to expand the range. How do you communicate across such a wide range of retailers from supermarkets to garden centres? As it stands our biggest reach out to customers is at shows like this. We do a lot of PR, we have a really good PR company. So it’s a mixture of our in-house marketing team and a digital manager — the majority of the time we speak to our retailers over the phone and draw them to our website to see our new products. Garden centres for us is quite a new market; we’re talking to some of the larger chains at the moment but it is part of a long process. The bus is ideal for it, as it’s an all-round product. How important is it to develop the designs in the UK? It’s something we’re really proud of. You get an instant recognition from retailers as it gives them peace of mind. If there is feedback we can react to it straight away. We keep getting retailers asking for a steam train version of the bus. toysnplaythings.co.uk UK Country Manager, Clementoni Marketing Manager, Ravensburger Tell us about the baby range. Baby Clementoni is really important. We launched this collection in the UK last year with a lot of advertising, a lot of press and a lot of investment. The results that we got are really impressive and this year we launch 10 additional items from low retail price (£9.99) up to higher product such as a ride-on. All the products we have are 100% educational. One of the key products for us is the tumbling car. Every time it tumbles it says something funny for the children, it’s a nice product. We also have a talking plush bear that comes with a free app download. “ We have a new agreement with Oxford University. Clementoni is really linked to science products In licensing, how have you found your Disney products? What is your top-selling licensed product? Disney — Mickey and Minnie — are classic evergreens that always do well, plush do the best. The talking books are classics, easy to understand and we have a wide distribution of this product. For us, licensing is important as we work a lot with educational products. Clementoni is proud to say that it has a lot of new licences such as Blaze and the Monster Machines, Finding Dory, Masha and the Bear and the Dreamworks collection like Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar. We have exclusivity of products as well. ” You’ve recently taken on Brio — tell us more about that. We started distributing Brio in July 2015, so we didn’t show anything last year at Toy Fair. This year we had a big display showing the world of Brio and the different sections you can buy. We focussed on the My First Range with the trains and accessories that children and parents like to play with — we got a really good reception. Is quality the greatest appeal to the consumer? I think the biggest appeal is the quality — our jigsaws last — once they’re put away they can be taken out and played with again and the quality is still strong. Our puzzles are very UK-rooted, using UK designs to make them speciﬁc to our market. What is your personal hero product for 2016? Space Hawk — an app-related toy. It just does so much more, there’s different ﬂight modes, there’s a whole world that you can enter — it’s good for kids as it draws them away from the apps that cost money to keep downloading. Once you’ve got Space Hawk that’s it. You unlock a galaxy of games. There are ﬁve game boards included in each pack, and it can be used as a stand alone toy or you can add your smartphone into it and each game has two to ﬁve hours of gameplay. What would you say is your best-selling STEM product? We have a new agreement with Oxford University. Clementoni is really linked to science products. We are launching a technological branch of science products, all illustrated in the manual. There is a motor inside, so children can start to understand the ﬁrst basic elements of mechanical engineering. We’ve also got a classiclooking robot — MIO — and Cyber robot which is programmable via a tablet and smartphone. What do you love about Toy Fair that keeps you coming back? Ever year you can understand from the customers what has been happening in the previous year and what is working. You can understand how Christmas went, and what the expectation is for the year ahead. You can discuss industry issues and still have the time to launch your products. DAVID KELLY MD, Magformers What was important for you for Toy Fair? This was the UK launch — the start of the company going forward. We’ve done a lot with the PR team, found a really good location, done newsletters and used social media to create a buzz. The demonstrations were incredible — I saw someone assemble a dome in seconds — you must be extremely satisﬁed? A big part of Magformers is to build from a 2D plane to make a geometric shape. For Toy Fair, we wanted to recreate that using live demos, so the team were ﬂown over from Korea who do the videos and they performed live demonstrations. With the trend toward STEM products — how is Magformers capitalising on this? We have just launched a brand-new range called STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Mathematics. The Super Steam that we’ve launched will cover motion and power blocks while still using the magnetic pieces to construct — using air pressure to bring movement to the different pieces. We’ve got a lot of educational sets as well with speciﬁc learning manuals. What are your top products for the year ahead? I would say our most popular line is the Wow set retailing at £29.99 with wheels and set cards, we’ve had loads of success with this. A good line will be the Sweethouse set where we’ve introduced accessories where children can make castles for example, including LEDs so this will be a hero line. Also My First Sets for 18 months and up. These are probably three of our bestselling lines for this year. 65 2 and irey A avid r's D a b To Mooki e's Gemm a Lewin g to n x! T Re Anne-Marie Noon, Flair n e e r c s r e v l i S sell ryone g eve in lp He more gazin gs Ma h r, wit ire i a F Toy . the ndon howcase V at www o L t s a T stage chat andes of TnP Anthony Templ e r t n o e, Rainbow De t od ce p s i signs u k p o g e o n n t i o e n i a eu tch up g u a q s V TnP T try ﬁgure lines. 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The gre ith some trulyer the year dustry gathere at and the goo Pie Face's achievemen d to celebrate d shining taking the topt with Hasbro's bright a t retail. spot, and Smy ths t and Gran t r a St u ene h Lev M i tc Flair's P ater Bro wn, Nico la and Man dy FEBRUARY 2016 on a g re a t y ear REVIEW NUREMBERG Show fever The world’s biggest toy show is over for another year – TnP caught up with exhibitors to ﬁnd out just what happened at the German event H aving a successful Nuremberg, whether you are a retailer or an exhibitor, is pretty crucial. Buyers from across all international markets meet with exhibitors from an equally diverse range of industries over six days to showcase ranges, ﬁnalise orders and explore new business opportunities. The world’s largest toy fair ran from 27 January to 1 February this year with thousands of toy, nursery and party retailers from across the globe descending on the German city of Nuremberg. The show is a vital date in the diary of so many people within the industry, but what makes it so important to exhibitors? “As a global marketing company, Nuremberg provides a great opportunity to showcase all our brands and for buyers to ﬁnalise their range selections,” said Marian Davis, Marketing Manager for MGA and Zapf Creation. Speaking about this year’s show, Marian added: “I think there was a very positive vibe and 68 greater sense of excitement, plus we had small increase on visitors attending our stand compared to last year.” Creating a buzz Cheatwell Games’ Creative Director Jon Church described the company’s Nuremberg team as barely having time to draw breath such was the level of visitors to its stand, adding “and the show is six days long!” “Our novel new Cheat collapsible dice shaker and set of Pod Games card dispensers created a particular buzz of excitement,” revealed Jon. “Similarly, the international launch of our new children’s games got an excellent reception: Get the Picture, Face Race, Kids’ Charades and Chattabox — with new graphics and added components — went down particularly well. Although he felt the show was slightly quieter than normal, HTI’s Vice-President of Global Sales, Anthony Grimaud explained that: “Nuremberg offers HTI the opportunity to see “ We always have a great show at Nuremberg and this year was no exception. The major announcement on Barbie meant the stand was buzzing with excitement ” Wendy Hill, Mattel as many international distributors and customers as possible over the course of a few days. "In particular it enables us to see and make contact with those international customers that do not attend the Hong Kong previews in January and also provides an opportunity to meet customers from the local German market.” Busy, busy, busy! One company that found themselves the talk of the fair was Mattel — and for all the right reasons! The company announced three new body shapes for Barbie during the fair with the iconic doll now representing tall, curvy and petite girls everywhere. Asked to describe the show, Brand Activation Director Wendy Hill told TnP it was: “Busy, busy, busy!” She admitted the announcement had an impact: “We always have a great show at Nuremberg and this year was no exception. The major announcement on Barbie meant the stand was buzzing toysnplaythings.co.uk State of toys with excitement.” Nuremberg remains one of the more important dates in Mattel’s show diary. “We see all our major customers at the show so it’s very important for us to be able to showcase our full range just before selections start,” explained Wendy. “For the UK team it is less about taking orders more about showing the ranges and discussing our marketing and retail activation plans. "Every show has their strengths but for us it allows us to see our buyers just before selections and share with them any new exciting launches.” RETAIL COMMENT… Michael Angel from Toy State’s UK ofﬁce gave TnP the lowdown on how Nuremberg went for them. “ We were very happy with the meetings and now just have to work with the buyers to turn all those good meetings into good 2016 business ” “The Nuremberg show was great and we were very happy with all of our customer meetings as they all appeared to be very positive about our 2016 ranges especially our new product ranges of vehicles featuring the TMNT, DC Super Friends, Hot Wheels and Barbie brands as well as our existing Nikko, CAT, James Bond and Road Ripper ranges. Also we had very positive feedback to our 2016 TV and marketing plans. All in all, we were very happy with the meetings and now just have to work with the buyers to turn all those good meetings into good 2016 business. Also we were very happy to learn that London and Nuremberg Toy Fairs dates do not clash in 2017!” “Nuremberg was really good for us. A very tiring trip as we had to tie it in with London, but we got to see some suppliers that we work with on a DI basis that we were unable to see in London, so it gives us a compact way of seeing a different side to our business rather than domestic suppliers which are mainly seen in London. We only make Nuremberg a quick trip, but even at that we have three days rammed with important appointments.” Brian Simpson, SMF Toy Town FEBRUARY 2015 REVIEW SPRING FAIR Spring in your step Bi i h ’ NEC was a one-stop-shop Birmingham’s t h ffor everything thi you can think of – party, gifts, greetings, homeware and of course — toys. TnP was on site to get a ﬂavour of the event S pring Fair comes at the tail end of fair season for toy exhibitors but it by no means suffers because of this. In fact, Spring Fair is a hugely important date in the diary because of the scope of visitors who attend. Not only is it brimming with toy buyers but you’ve got premium gift and homeware buyers on site too and the scope for cross-sell is immense. That’s why Hall 5 is an important place to be if you are looking to tackle a broad cross section of retailers. This year the fair ran from Sunday 7 to Thursday 11 February and this year the fair celebrated its 66th in operation — no mean feat! Prior to Spring Fair, Iain Morgan, CEO of Bladez Toyz, explained that one of the reasons they attend the show is because: “Spring Fair is a great central point in the UK for us to meet retailers face to face.” Iain credited Spring Fair with having a diverse mix of buyers which “opens doors for us into other sectors with the gift side of our business". “We have a diverse range of lines, from toys to gifts and pre-school, 70 so having such a selection of retailers visiting the show gives our new launches a great audience." Orders a plenty Beneﬁtting from a refreshed layout with express entrances, linking walkways and edited layouts which improved the ﬂow of visitors to Spring Fair, visitors were able to get the most out of the crossover purchasing opportunities. Organisers i2i revealed that thousands of buyers from across the UK and further aﬁeld visit each year — 44 per cent of whom do not attend other trade events with 75 per cent of visitors placing orders with suppliers as a result of their attendance at Spring Fair. Great Gizmos returned to Spring Fair this year and Director and Co-Founder Ian Dayus told TnP: “Spring Fair has been very good, it is great to be back in Hall 5 and we’ve picked up some new accounts.” There was similar news from DKL, with Marketing Executive Farel Williams describing the show as being “great” for the company. “Not only did we get to see regular customers, we also opened “ Spring Fair has been very good… we’ve picked up some new accounts ” Ian Dayus, Great Gizmos several new accounts and met a brilliant variety of different buyers.” Citing a “tremendous response” to their new lines, Tobar’s CEO David Mordecai told us: “Spring Fair yet again has proved an excellent chance for us to meet up with old and new faces in the industry. We’ve had tremendous response to our new lines including Schylling Star Wars BeBots, Thunderbirds Flexi Figures, Finding Dory Zuru playsets and Tobar’s pocket money collection. We’re delighted with the amount of new customers we’ve attracted over the last few days.” The news was equally as positive coming from the Thames & Kosmos camp with Emma Hanlon revealing it has been the company’s “best Spring Fair yet with plenty of orders and new customers". Lanka Kade were another company enjoying a successful show. "It has been really great," said Director Diane Soysa. "We've met a lot of new customers, which is fantastic." And with that, Spring Fair closes its door for another year. toysnplaythings.co.uk LICENSING NEWS Getting angry! Ravensburger and Sambro have been named as two licensees jumping on board the Angry Birds train. They are being joined by Poeticgem and Smith and Brooks, who together with Sambro and Ravensburger were named by Bulldog Licensing as four new licensing partners for the upcoming ﬂick. The Angry Birds Movie, released in May, is a major summer tent pole comedy produced by Rovio Entertainment and distributed globally by Sony Pictures International. Sambro will produce a range of bags, stationery and pocket money toys while Ravensburger have come on board for jigsaw puzzles. Meanwhile, Poeticgem will produce a range of adult apparel and Smith and Brooks for kids clothing. Pokemon pik(achu) the Entertainer The Pokémon Company International teamed up with The Entertainer in February to deliver a retail promotion to mark 20 years of the brand. Beginning on 11 February, The Entertainer’s customers were able to pick up a special collector’s album free of charge in which they can showcase some of their cards from the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, XY— BREAKpoint. To help support the promotion, The Entertainer installed branded Pokémon window displays, and selected stores have additional point-of-sale materials, including photo-opportunity standees and hanging Pikachu characters. Master toy partner Tomy also got involved with a 25 per cent discount on its range of toys, and the TCG and toys will be merchandised together on an end-of-bay display in stores. What’s Nexo? W Cool forr Pre-school superstars stars Clangers have a new partner on board board. Rights owners Coolabi has teamed up with plush specialists Ty UK to create a range of gift plush for the BAFTA award-winning series which Ty will distribute a gift plush collection in selected retailers in the UK and Ireland from spring 2016. Steve Gomez, Business Development Director of Ty UK, said the company is “immensely proud” to partner with Coolabi while Valerie Fry, Director of Licensing at Coolabi, said they are “delighted to be developing a range of gift plush with Ty, which will complement the master toy range from Character Options”. 172 The Cartoon Network and LEGO have come up with a T 3 360° approach to supporting the new LEGO Nexo K Knights brand. Along with broadcasting the LEGO-animated Nexo K Knights series, which is currently airing every day at 6 6pm on Cartoon Network, the network will also ssupport the new Nexo Knights toy range and Merlok 2 2.0 gaming app across their TV and digital platforms. Cartoon Network’s partnership with LEGO includes a 3 30” webdrive, which will introduce kids to the toy range and ask them to U-Knight for a very special Cartoon Network quest by heading to the bespoke Nexo Knights microsite hosted by www.CartoonNetwork.co.uk. The microsite features exclusive content which offers the opportunity for kids to enter a competition for a chance to win prizes, including the entire toy range. Additionally, once kids reach a certain level of the game they will be rewarded with an exclusive powerup shield which they can scan and use while playing the app. The campaign will run until 4 March. toysnplaythings.co.uk LICENSING NEWS As seen on Tele HTI and Bladez have both been announced as Teletubbies licensees. DHX Brands signed ﬁve new UK consumer products licensees for the brand, adding to its current roster of 49 licensees. HTI will produce Teletubbies-themed toys, which include musical role-playing and activity games, as well as novelty items while Bladez will be launching a range of inﬂatable toys. In addition, Kokomo will produce products in the health and beauty category, Misirli has taken the licence for Teletubbies socks while Whitehouse has signed on for the amusement category, including plush toys. Products from these licensees are expected to launch in the UK beginning in autumn 2016. Come over to Justin’s House Golden Bear and Justin Fletcher have shared something of a special partnership over the past few years, and that relationship has been strengthened in a new deal with BBC Worldwide. After striking success with a toy range based on Justin’s character Mr Tumble and his Something Special series, Golden Bear has been appointed master toy partner for hilarious CBeebies show Justin’s House. The star of the shows himself was on the Golden Bear stand at London Toy Fair to announce the new deal with Golden Bear’s Vice-Chair and Director Christine Nichols, who told TnP: “We have plenty of experience with the Mr Tumble range, which we have given a makeover for SS, so this has been a natural progression for us. “Kids love engaging with the characters in the show. Our Justin’s House Playset is the house itself, and has lots of fun, high energy play value. Retailers have been very impressed with that authenticity and how true to the show it is. The toys will launch AW16, and we have a full TV and online marketing plan, which will roll out in July.” FEBRUARY 2016 Krazy for Kawaii Sambro recently launched a range licensed Kawaii Cubes at London Toy Fair. The plush characters come in varying sized cuddly cubes and are dedicated to some of the most popular DC Comics and Warner Bros. heroes. The high-quality products come in three sizes: small (2.5in), medium (4in) and large (8in) and feature Wonder Woman, Batman, Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo, Fred Flintsone, Superman, Green Lantern, Tweety Bird, Tasmanian Devil and more. Completely stackable and collectable, the Cubes have fantastic on-shelf appeal and allow retailers to maximise space while the array of price points allows them to stock full ranges. Trevor semiretires from Danilo A new member is joining the licensing team at Danilo following the conﬁrmation of the semiretirement of long-serving Licensing Director Trevor Jones. Danilo Founder and Chairman Laurence Prince said Trevor will be stepping down at the end of February after 18 years at the company, although he will continue as a director on the board for the foreseeable future, while Dan Grant will start as Senior Licensing Manager on March 21 to work alongside him. Laurence is pictured (top left) with TV’s Eamonn Holmes at the National Calendar Awards recently, and Trevor is also pictured with the This Morning and Sky News presenter. 73 LICENSING OPINION KELVYN GARDNER Are you ﬁt for toys? Fresh from speaking at Hong Kong Toy Fair, Kelvyn Gardner, LIMA UK MD, ponders the industry W hen is a toy not a toy? I was pondering this before preparing a presentation I made last month at the Hong Kong Toy Fair — my ﬁrst time speaking at this longestablished conference. It came up because I was including some data from NPD about UK toy sales, and right up there, in with the biggest toy sellers, was Match Attax trading card game from Topps. Match Attax and other card games are now naturally assumed to be part of the toy business, at least from the toy trade’s point of view. Intriguingly, through the years I worked full-time in collectables, ﬁrstly for Panini and then with the company I co-founded, Merlin Publishing (now part of Topps), I never thought of trading cards as toys, even when there was a game element. In licensing terms, trading cards often fall into the publishing category, not the one for toys, and certainly, as the name implies, at Merlin we considered ourselves a publisher, as all our products were paper or board-based. I raised the point at the conference because I wished to communicate that innovation and imagination can be the way into licensed toys for newcomers. I have seen a kind of despair in the eyes of new toy companies who believe that all the key toy categories are likely to either be covered by the master toy licence, or already snapped up by the usual suspects. Fortunately, the toy business is forever reinventing itself, Now, this outcome so opportunities is clearly very similar to the goal for licences will continue to widen. that most educational toys set Still musing on the same point, for themselves. They position when is a toy not a toy, I’m turning themselves as providing learning my attention to my ﬁrst anniversary without seeming to do so. The child as a Fitbit user. This gadget, and does not wish to think themselves the many competitive devices at school, or the toy won’t be from other ﬁtness tech companies, much of a present. So the didactic is probably rightly classiﬁed as outcome is built into the fun. I wearable tech within the broader reckon that the two are very close. consumer electronics category, As a last thought about overlapping with sports equipment. the Hong Kong Toy Fair and However, part of its charm for Conference, I continue to be struck me has been its play value. With by how much more formal the toy the device linking to Fitbit’s own trade in the UK, and also evidently app on my phone and tablet, and over there, seems to be than is this app further connected to my ﬁeld of activity, Myﬁtnesspal, licensing. there’s no Accepting right doubt for me I have seen a away that I ﬁnd that this has kind of despair in the myself at perhaps put the fun eyes of new toy something of an into monitoring extreme when activity, companies who comes to the exercise and believe that all the key itﬂamboyant in diet. toy categories are business attire, I No doubt likely to already was nonetheless some of you intrigued to ﬁnd all have been covered the speakers in Hong on the same Kong, apart from journey as have the ladies and myself, were very I in the past, trying to log activity traditionally suited and booted. and food intake on a spreadsheet Does one have to look serious or in a diary. Always hopeless, to be allowed the indulgence of a unrewarding and all too swiftly business career in toys? Perhaps so abandoned! Fitbit has genuinely but, as long as they’ll put up with made this fun for me, and it worked my rather more relaxed style, I’ll be as I lost a tidy amount of weight in pleased to count them as friends. 2015 without it seeming a chore. “ LIMA the trade association for the licensing business www.licensing.org/uk email [email protected] toysnplaythings.co.uk TNP T LOOKS S BAC BACK Step back in time TnP MD Malcolm Naish looks back at some of the events and news stories that made the pages back in February 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2011 FEBRUARY 1986 • For my more senior readers, Bill Dowle moves across the road to Woolies following 27 years with BHS. As Bill said at the time: “It’s a nine iron shot across the road to my new ofﬁce and I’m looking forward to the title challenge.” • Well-known High Street retailer House of Holland go bust and are eventually bought by Li-Lo. • Interesting to note that I publicise the Fence Club golf day, where the cost for the event including a sumptuous three-course meal is £19. • Many people are forecasting that 1986 will be the year of the yo-yo. • A good-looking young man — as our picture shows — has joined die-cast company Ertl as their national sales manager. None other than Roger Dyson, Ertl were eventually bought by Racing Champions. • Our retail roundup conﬁrms that Transformers, Trivial Pursuit, Masters of the Universe, Care Bears, My Roger Dyson Little Pony and Britains are all selling well post-Christmas. • We run an 11-page feature on ﬁreworks. I doubt that we could ﬁll a page in 2016! February 2011 Volume 30 Number 5 THE HOME OF NO.1 TOYS ©2011 Mattel, All rights reserved. FEBRUARY 2016 • Two industry stalwarts receive Lifetime Achievement awards from the BTHA, namely Arthur Katz and Dennis Britain. Peter Brown as Chairman of the BTHA does the honours. • Andrew Wood joins Tomy from Bluebird as their Senior National Accounts Manager. • Waddington’s wins Toy of the Year with their Pogs product. Not bad at 99p retail. FEBRUARY 2006 • We were sad to report the demise of Greens Toymaster. Geoff and Diana Green had 17 stores and a reported debt of £3 million. As Toymaster’s biggest member Toymaster, to their credit, paid suppliers in full, proving to members what a great buying group it is. The Greens son Ben resigns as chairman of the TRA. • Toy of the Year is won by Bandai for Tamagotchi Connection. • Following 27 years with Dekkertoys, Clive Jones joins Golden Bear as MD. • Two toy industry icons sadly pass away. Alan Cowley of Index and Norman Walker who was MD of Hasbro for many years and then moved to New York to run K’Nex. I must have been one of the very last people to see Norman before he died, as we had lunch together in Hong Kong and that afternoon he ﬂew back to the States for an operation the next day, from which he never recovered. • Former Crayola Sales Director Dave Martin joins Inspiration Works as commercial director. • Disney buys computer animation leader Pixar for a cool $7.4 billion. FEBRUARY 1996 FEBRUARY 2011 • The big news story at retail was the purchase by Mothercare of Children’s World owned by Boots for a price of £62.5m. This increases the group’s turnover by one third, but we believe that the 56 stores will soon bear the Mothercare name and that it seems likely that their head ofﬁce in Nottingham will close with the loss of 100 jobs. • Mattel’s group MD John Harper leaves to join the Crown Group as their CEO, with Dennis Horton taking over as group MD at Mattel. There’s also a promotion for Kevin Jones to Deputy MD. • I loved the news that Mattel had made a bid for Hasbro, there was much talk at Olympia with the Hasbro sales force wearing badges depicting Action Man throttling Barbie and bearing the legend “Hands off Hasbro”, neatly summing up Hasbro’s feelings on the matter. • We learn that WH Smith has decided to begin stocking toys again in a selected number of its stores. Jumbo Games buy Harry Jondorf’s Falcon Games. Harry decides to retire and Spear’s Sales Director Eric Balaam takes on the role of MD at Falcon. • Barbie is reunited with Ken after a seven year coolingoff period. They were reunited on the set of Toy Story 3. They were obviously missing each other big-time. • Three well-known toymen sadly pass away. Peter Waterman, MD at Kenner Parker; Allan Able, a real East End boy who spent his entire working life in the toy trade, and Mike Arnold, who at one stage owned three toy stores with his Chichester shop a fond favourite with many a south coast agent. • Popular buys at toy fair were Zoobies, Moshi Monsters and Bakugan. • Toy of the Year award went to Mattel for their Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear. • Spring Fair announces that for 2013 the toy hall (Hall 5) will see the exhibitors moved to Hall 3. At the time I thought that this was not a wise move and, sure enough, move forward to 2016 and they are all now back in Hall 5. No doubt the number of exhibitors who didn’t agree with the move and stopped exhibiting were eventually listened to, thus prompting this move back over to Hall 5. 75	Peppa Pig
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The surprising and, let’s be frank here, unwelcome change to the Toy Fair dates was not something anyone in the trade was relishing. However, the feared Sunday start was a real success. The comments we received were strongly positive – not that anyone really wants the Sunday start to be reintroduced sometime in the future – but business was booming and the day ended on a real high. That strong ﬁnish on day one set the tone for a super Toy Fair for the duration. The year started well for us too, coming off the back of an intense end to 2015 which saw TnP publish the biggest Toy Fair issue of the season – a mammoth 328-page magazine no less – and some of us hot-footed it alongside so many of you to HK for the annual pilgrimage to the land of the bright, shiny and new. It is fair to say the showrooms were bustling, business was brisk and the products are going to knock your socks off! The Toy Industry Awards were also a fun affair with Spin Master winning the big prize! I was delighted to enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbly with GM Headley Barnes and Commercial Director of Marketing Phil Hooper. The team at Spin Master had a phenomenal year in 2015 following slightly testing times, but huge congratulations to all winners and nominees. Let’s face it, this is a tough business; anticipating what children will love and when is no easy task. Going into London Toy Fair is a busy time for us all – working out which hich stands to head to ﬁrst is no mean feat – but for us it meant working on our beloved ed Daily News, the only ofﬁcial London Toy oy Fair daily paper. We are all newspaper people here on Team TnP so getting g back to our Fleet Street roots is something omething we are always eager to do. TableWare Mirella Anstey Rushing around R interviewing and i photographing buyers and p exhibitors is what we do best and e we want to thank you all for your w wonderful comments about how w much you enjoyed the three daily m papers, all produced live at the show pa – ssometimes well into the wee small hours – but also for contributing to the hou 64 pages each and every day. It really is your paper so, without you telling us what products you love and ttellin which stands you’ve enjoyed visiting, whic w the Daily News would be nothing, so th he D thank th hank you all! IIf all that were not enough, we also lmed more than 30 interviews with top ﬁlm toy industry ﬁgures about their latest to lines and ranges for our brilliant TnP TV lin (catch it at www.toysnplaythings.co.uk) (c so there is plenty more to see from us on that front this year and we will keep o you posted! y The fairs did not end for us there, oh no! After London we headed to o Nuremberg, then to Birmingham and, N as we go to press, we have a contingent in NYC – we are a dedicated crew here and love to tell you all about the newest toys! With new toys being what we are all here for, it is our pleasure to bring you the latest line of toys from Simba Smoby. Pre-schoolers are thrilled and excited by the latest incarnation of everyone’s favourite (and reliable) Bob the Builder. Simba unveil their new line of tools and work benches which are very fun and really in-keeping with the brand values. Take a look at our exclusive cover feature to see what’s new and fresh with Bob and Simba Smoby. In other hot news, turn to our story following and Leapfrog merger where the VTech a we have ssome great insight from insiders but also from ﬁnancial toy insid experts. And elsewhere we hear experts retailers up and down the from re country that Ty’s Teeny Ty are going gangbusters. Well done to the guys gangb and we love a good news story at Ty a – keep them coming! Enjoy the issue and keep an eye our daily email newsﬂash (sign out for ou website) to hear the latest up at our w and greatest news from the toy industry. INTERNATIONAL Featuring FRAMING BUSINESS LEGO’s Angie Tutt with Mirella If you would like to subscribe to any of our other market leading titles please call Robert Thomas on 01442 289930 or email your request to [email protected] Flair’s Kirsty McKenzie appeared on TnP TV NEWS High ﬁve for toys The best performance in ﬁve years saw the UK toy industry stry reach a whopping £3.2 billion in sales in 2015,, retaining its position as the largest toy market in Europe. rope. NPD’s Frederqiue Tutt announced the industry’s performance at Toy Fair, where she also revealed that the market had grown 5.9 per cent - a year-on-year increase of £150m. The bumper year was partly driven by blockbuster movie licenses, with Minions, Jurassic World, Marvel’s Avengers and Star Wars all making an impact, particularly in December, which saw 26 per cent of all toy sales up 9 per cent on 2014. But it was also a good year for the traditional sector. “What is interesting about the 2015 performance is the lasting endurance of traditional toys such as building sets and action ﬁgures,” Frederique said. “It’s also great to see the variety in the toy industry where a fun game like Pie Face went viral on the internet, alongside the increasing popularity of traditional collectables.” Frederique also pointed to the strong line-up of collectables in 2015 as a major driver of bricks and mortar footfall. Although the amount of toys bought online did increase again last year, representing 37 per cent of all toy sales, growth is rapidly slowing. Looking to the year ahead, BTHA Chairman Phil Ratcliffe underlined “the three Cs” - crafts, colletables and creativity - as major categories to watch, alongside the continuing inﬂuence of big budget movies, activity play and increased focus on innovation in STEAM play. NPD: Top 10 best sellers 2015 in sterling LEGO - LEGO Miniﬁgures Flair - Shopkins 2 Pack LEGO - Disney Frozen Elsa Sparkling Ice Castle Hasbro - Pie Face Game Mookie Toys - Smart Trike 4 in 1 Trike asst Jakks Paciﬁc - Disney Frozen Sing Along with Elsa Flair Preziosi - Shopkins Pack of 12 Hasbro - Nerf N Strike Elite Modulus Blaster Mattel - Hot Wheels Basic Car asst LEGO - Star Wars Millenium Falcon 6 VTech acquires LeapFrog VTech has agreed to buy US-based kids’ tablet and electronic toy specialist LeapFrog for about $72million (£49.6m). A statement speci released to conﬁrm the deal said the two companies entered into the releas merger agreement on 5 February 2016. merg Reacting to the news, Stuart Grant, Buying Director at The Rea Entertainer said it was a “very smart move” for Hong Kong-based Enter VTech, giving them “strength in the reading category where LeapFrog VTech very strong.” He added that it would also give VTech more shelf are ve space, but he added: “From an industry perspective, we will have to space wait tto see what impact there will be on retailers and consumers.” Industry expert, John Harper, said: “The LeapFrog brand name Ind has been grown and nurtured for many years by a dedicated team. Hopefully VTech will continue to build this brand and not let it fade away, because the toy industry needs strong brands like LeapFrog.” Speaking exclusively to TnP, Stephanie Wissink, Senior Research Analyst at Piper Jaffray & Co., who follows LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. in the US, said the move was a “surprise”. Casting more light on the deal, she said that ultimately both companies could beneﬁt from a more stabilised capital structure, and with the backing of “a much stronger capital engine” — VTech also has a signiﬁcant communications technology arm — the toy business could ﬂourish. “The way the report reads, and how I understand it, VTech is reversing into LeapFrog and will be bringing the capital. The voting control will ultimately be with VTech, but the LeapFrog moniker will remain. It is unclear at this point whether the two brands will coexist or whether there will be a major restructure. This merger could look to leverage that consumer trust, but Stephanie said until it is made clear what kind of merger this is, it is impossible say what impact it will have on a consumer-facing level. Top choice for dads The Dad’s Choice Awards 2016 are now open for entries. With a newly launched website and some fantastic PR in national press, online, and women’s lifestyle magazines for the 2015 awards, the Dad’s Choice team are looking forward to more success this year. Founder, David Ross said: “We are delighted with the ongoing success of the Dad’s Choice Awards. Last year saw more entries than ever before, and these unique awards were a hit with our testers like Chris Elt and his four-year-old twins Elliot and Erin. Our team of testers just love getting their hands on the must-have products and putting them through their paces with their children.” Entries close in September, so visit www.dadschoiceawards.co.uk for more information on how to get involved in these unique and special awards. toysnplaythings.co.uk Learning Resources’ Nuremberg party went down a storm Party in New-remberg Barbie is for every body Mattel has unveiled a brand new look for Barbie, with the addition of three new body types – tall, curvy and petite – to expand its Fashionistas line, plus a variety of skin tones, hair styles and outﬁts. “For more than 55 years, Barbie has remained a global, cultural icon and a source of inspiration and imagination to millions of girls around the world,” said Richard Dickson, President and Chief Operating Ofﬁcer of Mattel. “Barbie has reﬂected the world girls see around them. Her ability to evolve and grow with the times, while remaining true to her spirit, is central to why Barbie has remained the number one fashion doll in world.”The new 2016 Barbie Fashionistas doll line includes four body types, seven skin tones, 22 eye colours, 24 hairstyles and countless on-trend fashions and accessories. Evelyn Mazzocco, Senior Vice President and Global General Manager Barbie added: “We are excited to literally be changing the face of the brand.” Learning Resources’ theme of New! for its annual customer appreciation reception in Nuremberg was paired with a very apt change of venue this year. The famous reception moved from its 10year home at The Meridien Grand Hotel to the Neues Museum for Modern and Contemporary Art close to the historic city wall, a move that MD Dennis Blackmore said reﬂected the company’s fresh new look. “We wanted a dramatic backdrop to celebrate our new branding, our new packaging and our new stand in our new hall at Nuremberg,” said Dennis. “We knew it was a risk to move the reception and the day on which it was held, but we were overwhelmed and delighted by the support our customers showed in coming out to support us. It was a great success.” Guests were treated to an evening ﬁlled with quality refreshments, good company and entertainment featuring a theatrical aerial performance. New year, new members Clubs at the ready Toy retailers who want to test their mettle on the fairway with the industry’s ﬁnest should get their entries in soon for Orchard Toys’ annual Golf Day. Held at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford on 27 April, Orchard’s Sales Director Simon Prest is extending the invitation to the wider toy industry. Email [email protected] for more details and join the fun! FEBRUARY 2016 It’s been a busy start to 2016 for Toymaster, with a number of ownership changes for its members. Funtastic Toys has changed hands, with Taranjit Singh taking over the Wokingham, Berkshire toyshop. Devon Toymaster member The Tree House has also come under new ownership, with Su Hallsworth buying the location from former owners Eddie and Lorraine Willis, who have retired. The buying group has also swelled its ranks, welcoming Puffs Toys in Wymonham, Norfolk into the fold. Richard Harding heads up the team there, and you can contact him on 01953 605678 or email [email protected] 7 NEWS Giving the Gift of Play The Toy Trust has chosen Giving the Gift of Play as its theme to underpin all fundraising activity for 2016. The industry’s charity will organise a number of events and initiatives this year, including the Big Cambridge Challenge, which takes place 2 July, 2016. The theme has been chosen because the toy industry, through it’s varied products and enterprises, already contributes so much to the positive play experiences of children all over the world. The BTHA’s Make Time 2 Play campaign highlights the many beneﬁts of play for children and the Toy Trust theme for 2016 aims to make those beneﬁts and positive play experiences a reality for many children who would otherwise not have access to this basic right of a child. East African Playgrounds (EAP), based in Uganda, has been chosen as the Toy Trust’s main overseas beneﬁciary charity in 2016. The Toy Trust has pledged £60,000 which will go on to fund 13 new playgrounds in refugee camps, local early childhood development and nursery centres and government schools in Uganda. As well as the overseas support, the Toy Trust has made a strategic decision to provide specialist play equipment through UK children’s hospices.This equipment will provide crucial play experiences for children with life limiting illnesses and their siblings. Details of the chosen hospices to be supported will be announced very shortly. Visit the Toy Trust website or email the BTHA’s Matt Jones on [email protected] for more information. 8 Green Board Games’ founder Gary Wyatt and CEO Keith Grafham pictured with Flights of Fancy founders Deryck and Sarah Henley Green Board Games acquires Flights of Fancy Green Board Games has acquired nature-themed gift company Flights of Fancy from founders Deryck and Sarah Henley, who are retiring. The purchase is a natural move for Green Board Games. Deryck and Sarah wanted to ensure their company would continue to be run true to the ethos it was built upon before they settled down, the same principles that Gary Wyatt, GBG founder and friend to the pair for 25 years, shares. Keith Graham, CEO of Green Board Games said: “We are all very excited by the acquisition and look forward to meeting new customers and building on a great heritage brand.” Flight of Fancy customers will continue to receive great service and quality products from GBG, as well as beneﬁtting from the BrainBox games maker’s extended range. Green Board will also look to expand the reach and range of Flight of Fancy products, while maintaining the elements of fun and learning that are core to both brands. DKL’s Farel Williams at London Toy Fair Order, order! DKL reported great success at this year’s London Toy Fair, with high order volumes and great feedback to new ranges signalling an exciting year ahead. On display were best sellers and new products from DKL’s top brands, including Hama Beads, Scentco Scented Stationery, PlayMais Craft, and much more. “Toy Fair was a great show for us, there were plenty of orders, lots of happy customers, and also great new business opportunities,” said Farel Williams, DKL. “Judging by the feedback at the show, 2016 is set to be a brilliant year!” toysnplaythings.co.uk Remembering James Batchelor Toymaster co-founder James Batchelor passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on 13 December 2015. Jim, as he was known to many in the trade, got his start in toys as a sales rep at Lines Bros Ltd in 1956, where he was later appointed Division Sales and Marketing Manager. He held positions at both D C M International and Flair Toys Ltd in the seventies, until he was approached in 1978 to form a new company with a view to co-ordinating the marketing activities of nine independent companies, as well as the development of own brand products. That company was initially called Unigroup Ltd, but in 1979 Jim changed the name to Toymaster Ltd, and the rest, as they say, is history. He retired on medical advice in January 1985 and enjoyed a happy retirement with his wife Joan, settling in the seaside town of Looe in Cornwall. Team TnP’s thoughts are with his family. RIP Peter Powell Many of our readers will remember Peter Powell for his fantastic stunt kites. Sadly, he passed away last month at the age of 83. His kites were so popular that in the midseventies he won the Toy of the Year award and also helped quite a number of kite makers to sell their products to the toy trade. At their height, they were manufacturing up to 75,000 kites per week. Peter created the steerable stunt kite and while he got his love of ﬂying from his time spent in the RAF, it wasn’t until a friend approached him to repair a broken kite that he found his true calling. He was a one-off and proved that if you have the entrepreneurial skill, you can enter the toy trade from virtually nowhere and reach the heights of toy trade fame. Remembering Rich Thompson Rich Thompson, who for many years was Vice President and Senior Vice president International for Milton Bradley, Hasbro and later The Ertl Company, sadly passed away on 30 November 2015. Rich was born in Des Moines, Iowa on 30 October 1931. He served for two years in the USAF and earned an MBA from Indiana University. Rich was well known throughout the UK toy industry and lived in the UK for some time with his wife of 61 years, Nancy. He is survived by Nancy, three children and their families. He will be sadly missed by his many friends in the UK and European toy industries. Alan Caswell of Toys Am We of Dudley remembers two industry stalwarts: “Graham Cox and John Wickstead, both formerly of Palitoy as agents on the Midlands patch, have passed away. Both remained in the toy industry for many years. John ﬁnished and retired to Tenerife, while Graham moved to Character Options until his retirement. They were two super toy trade guys that I know myself and many readers of TnP will miss.” FEBRUARY 2016 COFFEE BREAK Fresh from news that they have been acquired by Elysian Capital and with an increasingly large roster of licenses and products, Sambro are on a roll. Nikki Samuels, Licensing Director, SAMBRO takes some time out to catch up with TnP Nikki, we’re fresh out of all of the toy fairs – what was retailer reaction to your range like? We moved up to the Gallery at Toy Fair to a bigger and better stand which allowed us to showcase a wider range of products and licenses. While existing customers understand the breadth of our ranges, it was great to be able to show the trade just how many licenses we have in our portfolio. All three fairs were really busy with a high calibre of visitors and we will of course be back at every show in 2017. Does Sambro have a hero product that you are particularly excited about for 2016? The ranges are really huge so its hard to pick out just one but personally I really love our new Minions and Tsum Tsum 3D Erasers created by our brilliant design team. And what about your licenses – what do you think will be a big hitter in 2016? Tsum Tsum is a fantastic licensed property and our new range of arts, crafts, games and stationery are a fantastic complement to the products already out there. We are also launching brand new lines including Trolls, Finding Dory and Blaze to name just a few. There was quite a big announcement recently. Can you talk us through it please – what does this mean for the company? Yes our recent acquisition by Elysian Capital was huge for us. As you know we have grown quite rapidly over the past few years and this was always the next step for us as we want to continue with our ambitious growth plans. This deal will enable us to realise these goals with further investment into all aspects of the company. And will it have any effect on the way Sambro do business with retailers? It’s business as usual here at SAMBRO. The management team and indeed all our employees will continue to work hard to grow the business. Retailers won’t see any difference and will continue to deal with our existing team. 9 NEWS Secure your visit to AIS today! Normal service resumed Toy Fair will return to its normal date pattern for 2017, taking place from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 January ” Toy Fair will return to its normal date pattern for 2017, taking place from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 January, and building and opening times will also be back to usual. The dates for Nuremberg Toy Fair have been conﬁrmed as 1-6 February, 2017 on the show’s website, meaning there will be no overlap between the two toy industry events. Registration for stand space at London Toy Fair 2017 is now open to both new and returning exhibitors. For more information on that, you can get in touch with the organisers on 020 7701 7271. Open more hours Following extensive consultation with exhibitors and visitors, the organisers of Brand Licensing Europe will extend opening hours for this year’s event to work around Yom Kippur. Exhibitors were asked to comment and review the situation, and following feedback the 2016 show will extend opening hours on the opening and closing days of the show. On Tuesday 11 October, the show will open to visitors one hour earlier, and the doors will close one hour later on Thursday 13 October. The show will keep normal hours on the Wednesday. “We have investigated all options to work around this unfortunate date clash, and extended opening hours are the best solution to allow colleagues celebrating Yom Kippur to fully participate in the 2016 event,” explained BLE Event Director Darren Brechin. “Once again, we would like to apologise to all of our colleagues and friends affected and thank them for their understanding.” 10 The AIS Independent Toy and Gift Show returns this April, and independent retailers will want to register sharpish as it’s shaping up to be the biggest and best year to date. With exhibition space selling out in less than two weeks, the fair at Cranmore Business Park in Solihull has gone from strength to strength to become a must-attend event in just four years. This year will see more exhibitors than ever, with 90 stands packed with the hottest toys and kids’ gifts from returning and brand new exhibitors. Independent retailers looking to secure their entrance to the show from 12 to 13 April can head over to www.independenttoyandgift.co.uk to register and see the full exhibitor list for themselves. It’s a sell-out! Toymaster’s May show is fully booked All exhibition space for the hugely popular Toymaster May Show has now sold out. With its mix of great new product discovery, special show deals, and social events, the Toymaster event is an annual highlight, so it’s no surprise that toy distributors and suppliers have already booked their space for the show that runs 17-19 May in Harrogate’s Majestic Hotel. Toymaster MD, Ian Edmund said: “Toymaster would like to take this opportunity to thank those attending for their support and we look forward to seeing you in May.” Visitor registration for this year’s event is open now to all independent retailers, regardless of whether they’re a member of the buying group or not. Visit www.toymaster.co.uk for more information. It’s no surprise that toy distributors and suppliers have already booked their space for the show ” toysnplaythings.co.uk l al toy to nt rs n e le pe end tai O p re de gift n i & o &gift Independent Toy & Gift Show Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th April 2016 Cranmore Park, Solihull, B90 4LF Register for FREE at: FREE PARKING â€˘ FREE ADMISSION â€˘ FREE REFRESHMENTS PEOPLE NEWS New People(s) for Bladez Keiran Peoples has joined Bladez Toyz and taken responsibility for the company’s National Accounts and will be overseeing the UK sales team. He brings a huge amount of experience to the role after working with HTI for 15 years. “Keiran is well known in the toy trade and we are extremely excited to be working with him,” said Iain Morgan, Bladez Toyz CEO. “Personally, I am looking forward to working with Keiran on our UK sales strategy and helping to continue the growth Bladez has seen over the past 18 months.” Jazwares welcomes Sam Ferguson Sam Ferguson has joined Jazwares as its Senior Director of Licensing and Retail. Sam brings his experience as an instrumental and driving force in the success of Moshi Monsters licensed consumer products. In his new expanded role, Sam will build Jazwares’ outbound licensing department as well as work with entertainment companies to expand the company’s product offerings. Laura Zebersky, CCO of Jazwares said the company was “delighted” to welcome Sam, adding that “his understanding of brand building coupled with his experience in identifying great properties will help us achieve our goals”. Bradley’s back at Bigjigs After ﬁve months away from the toy trade, industry veteran Bradley Dodds is back in sales at Bigjigs Toys. He returns to the industry as South East Area Manager for the toy company, beginning his new role at the start of January. “I’ve missed you all,” Bradley said. “It will be great to catch up again.” DHX grows global team DHX Brands is expanding its team with three key hires across its LA and London ofﬁces. Kaisa Nieminen has been appointed Senior Brand Manager for North America; Dave Tovey (pictured) joins from Moshi Monsters maker Mind Candy in the newly created role of Business Development Manager, EMEA; and Danielle Tanton starts in the new role of Live Events and Attractions Manager, Global. “These appointments underpin the rapid global expansion of DHX Brands since inception,” said Peter Byrne, EVP, DHX Brands. “Kaisa, Dave and Danielle bring immense experience in their disciplines and will provide invaluable extra ﬁrepower as we continue to expand our brands worldwide.” 12 Magic three for Marvin Marvin’s Magic is continuing to invest in people with the appointment of three new additions to its sales and marketing team. Sales Director Rakesh Kakaya (second left) welcomed new recruits (left to right): Travis Cattermoul, International Business Manager, Thierry Bourret, International Sales Manager, and Andrew Reynolds, Senior National Account Manager, who all bring a wealth of experience with them. Approaching 30 years in business in 2017, Marvin’s Magic continues to run successful magic shops in some of the world’s most respected stores, as well as having great high street presence and expansion internationally. Trio for KidKraft KidKraft has appointed three new executives to its leadership team to support the company’s global growth initiatives. Lawrence Writer joins as Chief Financial Ofﬁcer, and George Benz joins as Senior Vice President, Marketing & eCommerce, both based at the company’s global HQ in Dallas. Martijn de Bruijn will join the company’s European team in Holland next month as European Commercial Director.Steven Lampert, KidKraft’s CEO said: “We are fortunate to have this incredible depth and breadth of talent join our already very strong executive team.” toysnplaythings.co.uk MOVIE NEWS Chop of the box DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 3 hit a winning streak at the box ofﬁce earlier this month, ﬁnishing at number one for two consecutive weeks against heavy hitters The Revenant and Star Wars. The weekend ending Sunday 7 February saw the Jack Black-voiced panda Po pick up $44m in ticket sales worldwide. Picking sides Captain America or Iron Man — whose side are you on? That’s what Marvel asked American Football fans in its Super Bowl trailer for Captian America: Civil War, one of many big-budget advertising spots that ran during the US’ biggest TV event of the year. The trailer showed fresh footage from the forthcoming ﬁlm that sees Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans reprise their superhero roles, and asked viewers to pick between #TeamCap or #TeamIronMan. The ﬁlm will continue the story from Captain America: Winter Soldier, which saw the two heroes battling against one another. It hits cinemas on 29 April in the UK. The Force Awakens at the top of the ﬂicks Expectations were high for Star Wars: The Force Awakens last year, but that anticipation wasn’t misplaced as it has now become the UK and Ireland’s biggest cinematic release, overtaking Skyfall’s £103m in just 20 days. It is only the second movie in history to reach £100m in receipts in the UK. The Force Awakens broke a number of other records on release, including the biggest ever UK opening weekend, the biggest ever opening worldwide, and the ﬁrst ﬁlm 14 to reach £50m within a week. Excitement for the next instalment in the new trilogy is already high, but fans will have to wait a little longer after Disney conﬁrmed the ﬁlm has been pushed back for release until 15 December 2017 from its originally slated May 2017 premiere. Inside the Oscars! Animated at the Oscars Disney’s Inside Out and Aardman Animations’ Shaun the Sheep Movie are set to go head-to-head for the title of Best Animated Feature Film at the Oscars this month. The two movies are joined on the shortlist by Anomalisa, Boy and the World, and When Marnie was there. Inside Out is also in the running in the Writing — Original Screenplay category, for its depiction of 11-year-old Riley and her conﬂict of emotions as she struggles to adapt to a new life after moving across the country. The winners will be announced later this month. Thomas makes tracks to China The latest CGI feature length Thomas & Friends special will soon be pulling into cinemas in China, making it the ﬁrst time a Mattel-owned brand has been released in theatres in the country. Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure, will debut in 5,000 cinemas across China this month, and will be the ﬁrst nonnative children’s movie of the Chinese New Year to be released in cinemas. “This is a in the development of the Thomas & Friends franchise in China,” said Peter Broegger, MD of Mattel APAC said the release was a “historic and unprecedented moment” in the development of the property in China. “The reach and scale of this theatrical release means we can engage with families and children in a whole new way by bringing Thomas to the big screen across the country,” he said. toysnplaythings.co.uk MEDIA NEWS Big return to the small screen Schleich is stepping up its presence on TV screens for 2016 as they tackle brand awareness. After a strong 2015, the company is embarking on extensive marketing and PR campaigns to ramp up brand awareness and TV will play a central part in these plans. Schleich’s UK Country Manager, Jeremy Robinson, said: “After having a great year in 2015, it is our intention to grow further and in order to do that we are delighted to be bringing TV advertising back into the Schleich marketing mix. It is however just a small part of our plans for 2016 as we have a huge amount of new activity to announce soon all of which will support our retail partners.” A 24-week sponsorship package with Boomerang, delivering in excess of 1,000 TVRs, starts the week before Easter. The eight separate idents will continue right through summer and feature all non-licensed sectors of the Schleich portfolio including Farm and Wild Life, Horses, and Dinosaurs. Further marketing and PR will take place across the entire Schleich range including kids press and outreach to digital mums. Disney take it backstage DHX Media has licensed its new original performing arts drama, Backstage to Disney Channel in the US, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Nordics, Benelux, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Backstage was created and developed by Fresh TV in association with DHX Television. The series was ﬁlmed in Toronto and is scheduled to air on Family Channel in Canada in spring 2016, and Disney Channel in the UK and US in spring 2016, with international roll out in 2016. Josh Scherba, SVP Distribution, DHX Media, said: “There has been signiﬁcant international interest in Backstage. With Disney and Family Channel on board, we’re building strong international foundations for this new live action series. We are conﬁdent that teens all over the globe will ﬁnd the characters and storylines compelling viewing.” 16 KD teams with Kidoz Kids content discovery platform Kidoz has teamed with Kurio kids tablet maker KD Group to provide users with the safest and most advanced content discovery experience. The Kidoz app store now comes preloaded on Kurio Tab 2 (pictured) for Android tablets in Europe and Kurio Xtreme 2 in the US. The Kidoz content discovery platform is the only app store accessible directly through a child proﬁle on these Kurio devices. It creates a unique and dynamic experience that increases engagement and user satisfaction for kids using their Kurio tablets. Users can browse through thousands of hours of kid-friendly content, including videos and online games. Parents can purchase coins for the app store, or let kids manage their own budgets, free of worry about surprises such as inappropriate ads and in-app purchases. Kids can also discover great fresh content through daily picks recommended by Kidoz. It’s about to kick off! Football fans will be in their element as Nickelodeon has just launched a new live-action football programme on Nicktoons. The broadcaster has partnered up with The Football League to produce Nick Kicks, a live-action programme covering all 72 clubs of the football league. The 22-minute show launched at 8am on Saturday, 6 February and will run for 18 episodes, ending on 4 June. In addition to covering the remainder of the 2015/16 season, the series will air across the entirety of the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons. In total, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland has committed to producing over 100 episodes of the series across the three seasons. Produced in association with the Football League Trust, each week Nick Kicks will feature highlights across Championship, League 1 and League 2 matches. Bear-y nice news Animaccord, the producers of the hit TV series Masha and the Bear, were celebrating recently after an episode of the show hit one billion views on YouTube. Although Masha is broadcast in English here, it is a Russian-animated show and the episode — called Recipe for Disaster — was the ﬁrst Russian-language video to reach the billion views milestone on YouTube. toysnplaythings.co.uk 6000 5000 On the up W elcome to the December media report, we are reporting on Boys and Girls 4-9 years and Housewives with Children. Looking at the Boys’ viewing levels we can see straight away that Nickelodeon Junior and Pop are miles ahead of the other stations. Tinypop and CiTV are doing well as is Channel 5 and Kix. Overall the viewing levels for this target market is 1.1 per cent up on December 2014. When we look at the trafﬁc for some of the social media sites for this target market we can see they are dramatically up. The chart shows that for Girls 4-9 years Nickelodeon Junior is way ahead — as is Tinypop, and Disney Junior is doing well. Total viewing for this group is up by 8.4 per cent when compared to December 2014. Again our social media research shows massive increases in web trafﬁc to the various websites that this target market visits on a regular basis. The Housewife with Children viewing levels are showing massive increases for Nickelodeon Junior and Tinypop, it’s also reassuring to see ITVBE is showing a small increase, better up than down. I think it’s fair to say that ITVBE programme schedules and their station presenters are working well. We can see there has been a massive increase in reported toy expenditure for December 2015; this market is up by 41.2 per cent, as mentioned in previous reports we saw massive increases for 2015 generally. The overall TV revenue is up by 6.5 per cent, although SkyMedia is up by 17.9 per cent. Looking at the brand count, this is the number of products advertised. December 2014 was 270 and December 2015 was 298, just over a 10 per cent increase. Social media is an area that is becoming a more important part of any media campaign, in the next issue we will look at which web sites the kids are logging onto and why. 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Dec-14 Housewives & Kids TVRs December 14 vs December 15 Dec-15 8000 7000 6000 0 5000 0 4000 0 3000 0 2000 0 1000 0 Boys 4-9 TVRs December 14 vs December 15 D Dec-14 14 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Girls 4-9 TVRs December 14 vs December 15 Dec-14 Dec 2014 Toy Company TV Expenditure Dec 2015 Toy Company TV Expenditure Company Name Company Name TV Expenditure Hasbro (UK) Ltd LEGO UK Ltd Mattel UK Ltd Epoch UK Flair Leisure Prod Ltd Playmobil UK Ltd Character Options Ltd Spin Master Toys Ltd Innovation First Labs Inc Fisher Price Toys Ltd £2,348,329 £989,823 £920,190 £693,035 £659,956 £579,945 £506,324 £499,297 £486,391 £369,683 Hasbro (UK) Ltd Mattel UK Ltd Epoch UK Playmobil UK Ltd John Adams Leisure Ltd Spin Master Toys Ltd University Games UK Ltd MGA Ent Ravenburger Toys Ltd Megableu £4,335,859 £2,314,554 £1,182,788 £1,135,424 £1,022,586 £901,742 £728,071 £718,247 £688,993 £628,900 For more information on viewing levels please contact Mike Penfold. [email protected] Tel: 01494 763178. All graphs and information supplied by Global Media Services SEPTEMBER SE S EPTEM PTEMB PT EM E MB BE ER 2013 20 2 013 13 17 MEDIA OPINION At a crossroads As viewing patterns continue to change, Clive Crouch looks at how we can support children’s TV L ast month I wrote this column on the Ofcom International Communications Market Report 2015. This month less ﬁgures, more lifestyle market trends addressing children’s viewing and some perspective on the decline of the DVD player. For consistency and clarity, any UK references are made against 17 comparator countries within Europe, together with Australia, USA, Japan, Brazil, Russia, China, South Korea, India and Nigeria with credit to the abovementioned Ofcom International Report. Forecasting is a difﬁcult business. The rise and fall of Blockbuster Video Entertainment is an example of such. At its peak in 2004, Blockbuster had more than 9,000 stores — six years later in September 2010, Blockbuster ﬁled for bankruptcy. On early evening Fridays and Saturdays, Blockbuster’s ever expanding network of stores were full of people renting ﬁlm on DVD, the market was supported by independent video shops. DVD played a big role in children’s TV shows and children’s ﬁlms through both rental and retail purchase. There is a good reason why DVD and Blu-ray discs are in decline — 32 per cent of individuals in the UK claim to have viewed less in 2014 and a small proportion, eight per cent, viewed more. These changes in viewing habits are driven by an increase in the take up of portable connected devices. More than half (54 per cent) of UK adults now own a tablet, and two-thirds (67 per cent) own a smartphone. In addition to the above mobile devices, the UK is a lead country with owners of connected TVs. Forty two per cent of UK homes access the internet on their connected TV. As such, seven of every ten homes with a connected TV are watching content online, while more than half (54 per cent) are watching content via a subscription service such as Netﬂix or Amazon Video Prime. The good news is that although six out of every ten UK households (59 per cent) who had a pay TV service at the end of 2014, 51 per cent are still viewing the ﬁve major Free to Air public service channels. So how will this ever-changing media landscape effect children’s viewing? Fortunately, two organisations have your best interests on their agenda. The Children’s Media Foundation (CMF) is one. In September last year the CMF hosted an event to discuss the future of public service broadcasting for children and you can sign up and support the CMF campaign called ‘A Better Deal for British Kids; Supporting More Media Choice for UK Kids’. Meanwhile, on 5 May this year, The Westminster Media Forum (WMF) will host a conference on ‘The future of children’s content — marketed competition, PSB investment and advertising regulation’. Having previously supported a number of WMF initiatives (most notably in advertising regulation) the organisation is worthy of further expression. As the BBC work through to Charter Review for 2017 the lobby from interested parties is crucial to the debate and the WMF conference opens with Alice Webb, Director, BBC Children’s. Now back to the CMF. They have Forecasting is a published a sevendifﬁcult business. The rise point statement on their campaign saying: and fall of Blockbuster ● We support the Video Entertainment is an continued existence of the BBC licence fee. example of such ● We ask the government to stick to its promise to increase the Licence Fee in line with inﬂation for the next Charter period (10 years from 2017). ● We support the BBC plan to develop the iPlay service and create more content for children over 10, while maintaining support for CBeebies and CBBC. ● We propose that to achieve this, the BBC commits to increasing budgets for children’s and youth programming every year for the next Charter period. ● Due to clear market failure, we support the development of a Children’s Alternative Fund to stimulate broadcasters and other platforms to commission and carry UK-focussed children’s content. ● We do not support topslicing of the licence fee to pay for this fund. ● We call upon the Government to commission the necessary research to investigate the viability and scope of an alternative fund, and to launch the fund as a matter of urgency, to provide healthy competition for the BBC and to extend the range of British content available to UK kids. This is a clear and concise narrative from the organisation. The change in UK broadcasting since Digital Switch Over has been immense. The BBC, lead by Lord Hall, will work to shape the best possible digital media business, despite the issues surrounding funding from Number 11. To estimate the impact and change on children’s programmes in terms of delivery, consumption and measurement is very difﬁcult. The WMF and CMF are working to protect the future of this genre across the broadcast spectrum. Whenever broadcasting reaches the crossroads sign posted ‘The Future Of’ there is a tendency to overestimate the short term impact and underestimate the long term. I mentioned the decline of DVD and Blu-ray, and yes Connected TV has impacted on this sector. However, in the same sentence, ﬁgures can give a very different perspective. The much talked about Netﬂix currently accounts for just over three per cent of all viewing, only just ahead of DVD and Blu-ray that account for 2.8 per cent of all viewing. I could leave it with you to work out the way forward at those crossroads or you could pass go with the WMF and the CMF. “ Clive Crouch www.clivecrouch.com, [email protected], mobile: 07831 670 453 1 toysnplaythings.co.uk COVER FEATURE SIMBA SMOBY Can we build it? Yes, we can! As Simba Smoby prepare to launch its Bob the Builder range, the company’s Head of Marketing & Licensing Alex Kovacevic talks © 2016 HIT Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman TnP through the line A s one of the most iconic pre-school properties, Mattelowned Bob the Builder has legions of fans across the globe and with new-look content being broadcast daily in the UK, Bob is most certainly back. The property is all about role-play and Smoby’s range encourages this. The new series focuses on Bob, his business partner Wendy and popular talking vehicles digger Scoop, digger/dumper Muck and mobile crane Lofty take on projects – none too big or too small. It also introduces new faces such as apprentice builder Leo, Mayor Maria Madison and new machines: heavy-lifting low-loader truck Two-Tonne and a tower crane named Tiny. Smoby’s Bob the Builder workbench products,” Alex reveals. And aside from the TV advertising, there is a whole range of promotional activations and events that will support the Smoby range and the brand in general. “It really has been great working with Mattel on this project and their brand teams have put together an exceptional campaign to support Bob the Builder in 2016,” adds Alex. Play value Smoby is producing the role-play items for the new Bob the Builder product range with products due on shelves from July. The collection features basic tools, a full set of power tools including a drill, chainsaw, jigsaw and 3 in 1 multi tool, a dress-up set, tool belt and tool bag as well as larger workbenches, and all this will really enable kids to enact all the activities they see Bob do on screen. “All the tools have completely new molding and look exactly like Bob’s tools on the TV show,” Alex explains. As you would expect from Smoby, there is plenty of play-value in the range, as Alex tell us: “Bob the Builder is a real everyday hero and kids who love Bob the Builder will naturally want to emulate him and engage with the brand in real life as well. The Smoby range allows kids to safely role-play as Bob the Builder with all of his equipment – just like they see on TV. The power tools and tool sets are a great way to start role-playing Bob the Builder, while the big workbenches have loads of accessories, a vehicle from the show to build and will keep kids’ imaginations going for hours.” “ The Smoby range allows kids to safely role-play as Bob the Builder with Retail reaction all of his As you would expect with such an equipment iconic property, retail reaction to the – just like range has been very positive. “Retailers have been massively they see on supportive of the new range, and these TV Smoby role play items will be very well ” represented by all retailers this year,” says Alex. “I think most retailers remember what an enormous success Bob the Builder was last time around and with the new show looking better than ever and getting great ratings on Milkshake, the enthusiasm from retail for this core category has been fantastic.” TV advertised Smoby’s While Smoby’s range of Bob the Bob the Builder workbenches are undoubtedly Builder range impressive, the entire line works encourages cohesively to immerse kids into the role-play world of Bob the Builder and naturally, it is being TV advertised. “In keeping with the concept of a cohesive range that builds a world of Bob the Builder role-play, the TV Get in touch with Simba Smoby Toys UK spot will explore the entire collection by emailing [email protected] or call and the complete Bob the Builder 01274765030 to ﬁnd out more about the Bob the role-play experience that can be Builder range. achieved through the Smoby FEBRUARY 2016 19 WHAT’S Brand spanking new launches from top toy companies to help you sell more! Scarily good fun MAGIC BOX INT 01420 593593 www.esdeviumgames.com Collectable specialists Magic Box Int Toys has begun 2016 on a massive high with brand new collectable craze Star Monsters! Star Monsters are wonderfully bright, colourful, tactile and, above all, collectable. Each character has been formed from a star that has fallen to earth, transforming into a Star Monster in the process and taking shapes and characteristics from the environment it lands in. Series 1 Star Monsters features 72 characters — including rare silver and gold editions and special Evolution Star Monsters — combining collectability and play. Each ﬁgure can be collected in four different colour variations, including a white edition which is known as the Essential colour. An equal appeal to both boys and girls adds to the reasons why Star Series 1 Star Monsters Monsters is a must-have collectable for 2016. features 72 characters The base of each Star Monsters ﬁgure displays the - including rare silver characters’ origins, powers and rarity, and collectors will be eagerly checking for high value and and gold editions and rare characters to boost their special Evolution Star collections. They will also be Monsters combining using the bases to help play a collectability and play range of Star Monsters games, all of which are explained in the Star Monsters Album. ” Fly high AUTEL ROBOTICS +86-755-86722460 www.autelrobotics.com Autel came to this world with a desire to explore. This desire fuels their motivation to create innovative tools that help them reach our goal. At Autel Robotics, they explore the world of science and technology with a goal to ﬁnd simple, reliable and creative solutions for people around the globe. After years of perseverance, hard work and research, they have successfully designed and built the X-Star, a quadcopter with a powerful ﬂight control system that is unbelievably easy to ﬂy while realising professional aerial photography. The X-Star is a combination of complex algorithms and advanced engineering delivered in one simple package, allowing for anyone do what was once only imagined — to explore and capture our beautiful world in the air. Indeed, stunning scenery will no longer be seen only from the ground, but smoothly captured from high above in ultra HD videos that you care share and appreciate with your friends. Autel Robotics believe that their innovations are truly meaningful only if they make people’s lives better in any way possible. This is why they see no limit in innovation. 20 The X-Star is a combination of complex algorithms and advanced engineering ” toysnplaythings.co.uk NEW Spy Squad MATTEL 01628 500000 www.mattel.com This year Barbie celebrates girls’ imagination, empowering them to dream big and believe in their dreams. Barbie will remind girls, mums and society that Barbie is the only brand that allows girls to imagine themselves as a mermaid to a movie star, a fairy to a fashionista and a princess to a president. Building on the Be Super campaign Barbie will take a bold approach in 2016, You Can Be Anything talking directly to girls, it will inspire girls by unlocking their imaginations. This will be followed by another bold and disruptive entertainment theme that continues to deliver a message of empowerment with You Can Be a Secret Agent’ showing girls that they can be anything they want to be! In the all-new exciting, action-packed DVD adventure Barbie Spy Squad, Barbie and her best friends Teresa and Renee transform from hardworking gymnasts to undercover secret agents. The release is supported by a fantastic toy line, including the Secret Agent Lead doll. An extensive marketing and retail programme including a TV campaign, PR activation, national cinema partnership and eye-catching in-store display will make this a major release for spring. Build it! CLEMENTONI UK LTD 020 320 613 www.clementoni.com For all technology fans, there is a brand-new scientiﬁc kit not to be missed. Clementoni has a fantastic robot to be assembled, equipped with a Bluetooth module and four play modes! Download the free app on tablet and smartphone, Download the free and program the robot’s app on tablet and movements, lighting and smartphone, and sound effects! You will be able programme the to display simulation of the programmed command as it is robot’s movements, being executed on your device lighting and sound and you will also be able to effects control the robot in real time, as if using a remote control! To make it even more fun to play with, the robots route can be set manually through an electronic card with buttons. The scientiﬁc manual provides a wealth of information on robotics and electronics. ” Jump in PLUM PRODUCTS LTD 0344 880 5302 www.plumplay.co.uk Plum has re-engineered the traditional trampoline to launch the latest addition to its strongest category. The Latitude Trampoline has curved enclosure uprights, a contemporary black and white design and a unique, easy to assemble construction. With its thickest grade steel, longest springs, Springsafe enclosure and zipless entry door, the Latitude Trampoline is Plum’s best trampoline yet! Also new for 2016 is the Plum Wooden Growing Swing, which can be extended from baby height to a full height frame and back again, simply by adding or removing the leg extensions. It includes a 3-in-1 animal themed swing seat that can be adapted as children grow. Plum’s Metal Climbing Dome is an exciting addition to its existing range of metal play equipment, featuring a climbing rope, rungs, play platform and more. As part of its recent marketing and brand development, Plum can now offer retailers updated, higher quality cut-out photography, stunning lifestyle photography and new product video. FEBRUARY 2016 OPINION Toy Fair talk TnP loves to hear your views. If you would like to share your opinions on the industry, please get in touch with us. TnP spoke with lots of visitors over the course of London Toy Fair 2016. Here, they tell us what companies are a must-visit for them and give us a snapshot of their thoughts on the industry... ADRIAN AND JANE EVANS Hereford Model Centr, Hereford, Hertfordshire What stands have you visited at the show? LEGO, Playmobil, Amerang. What product has stood out for you, and what products are you looking for? LEGO has wowed us, and we’re looking at everything from a one-ﬁfth gas car to a doll’s house. Railway engines, and traditional items — honestly, a bit of everything. Have you noticed any trends this year? There seems to be a trend away from radio control I think. I think traditionally making things is coming back. CLARE TWOMEY, HOLLY BENNETT AND HELEN OLLEY Kennedy Publishing, Bath CRAIG SHARMAN AND ALICE POVEY Michael Page, Addlestone, Surrey Who have you seen at the show? Bandai, Tomy, LEGO and a few others. What’s caught your eye? The erasers on Iwako’s stand., they’re really interesting. Also a few line-ups of Disney products in Bandai and Tomy. Have you noticed any trends at the fair this year? Lots of Star Wars. It’s a real key one. It’s a licence that has certainly taken well to market. 22 What stands have you seen so far? We’ve seen LEGO, Bandai, Tomy, Golden Bear, and Flair. What products are you looking for at Toy Fair? Pre-school and pre-teens, so anything Star Wars and licensed products. Anything related to ﬁlms either out or new releases such as The BFG. In pre-teens, Scaletrix. Have you noticed any trends? Licensed products, massively. Star Wars. toysnplaythings.co.uk TOM LEGG AND ED DOWN Brooklands Museum, Surrey What do you look for when you come to Toy Fair? Generally speaking we have our regular suppliers, which we come back to and touch base with but we’re always on the lookout for new products that are appropriate to what we have at the museum — be it motoring or aviation or of the 20s and 30s era. Have you noticed a trend toward retro products? Yes, I think so, we’ve certainly seen more wooden toys. We’ve been coming here for decades as juniors and now managers and it’s so worth coming to. I’d hate to think that we would miss it and not see a product that would ﬁt right in with us. RICHARD HUNT One 32, Salisbury, Wiltshire What do you look for at Toy Fair? I’m looking to see if there are any new outstanding products, but mostly all our suppliers have show offers so it works out cost-effective to come here and they get more orders from us. We’ve still got a lot of things to look at. We’re a little bit left ﬁeld, we don’t carry the big stuff, or what you’d see on the High Street. Have you seen any products so far that have caught your eye? We’re very keen on bespoke products and we’ve got a lot of images in our archive of motor vehicles and aircraft that were built on our site before the museum. We’re looking at jigsaws and bespoke cards and playing cards, so we’ve spoken to Cartamundi, for example, about working together and manufacturing these. We’ve also worked with Winning Moves on Top Trumps — we’d also like to work on Monopoly in the future. We’re looking for companies that can help us towards the creation of our product vision. ALISON AND ROB REDSHAW WG Retro, Bridlington, Yorkshire What stands have you visited at Toy Fair? Wow Toys, Toymaster, Flair. LEGO. Have you seen any standout products and have you noticed any particular trends at the fair? Anything that we think will sell really. Retro products interest us. There’s also a resurgence in wooden toys, and we’ve seen Subbuteo as well which triggers childhood memories. Standout product though has to be Pie Face — when I saw it I thought, ‘so that’s where it is’ as it was such a struggle to get hold of before Christmas with everybody wanting it. FEBRUARY 2016 RETAIL INTERVIEW WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRE New roots Toys are a relatively new departure for Wyevale Garden Centre. Buyer Steve Pearson tells TnP how the company looks at this blooming category. Toys are a bit of a change from the plants and garden ornaments that Wyevale is known for. When did you ﬁrst begin adding toys to the product mix? STEVE SAYS… “We have only been serious about toys within the last 18 months, so we have learned a lot about what sells well and what our customers like to buy from our centres.” 24 Wyevale Garden Centres has always ranged a small selection of toys within our centres. However, we really seriously expanded the space and range from Christmas 2014. How much space is dedicated to toys — presumably it differs between locations? How do you merchandise toys in-store? Our toy departments differ in size dependent upon the space and footfall of the centre. Our garden centres vary in scale from large destination centres, to smaller more “ garden-centric establishments. Our toy We try to inspire and excite all departments our customers with colourful differ in size and vibrant toy displays. Great visual merchandising techniques dependent are really important to our kids’ upon the departments. space and footfall of And what do you look for the centre when sourcing new toys for ” Wyevale customers? We source and range a variety of toys and kids’ products for all ages that resonate with all our customers. Our ranges have to offer great value for money while providing superb play value. Educational, safe and environmentally-friendly toys are important to our customers while getting the kids enjoying and having fun with toys outside in the garden or park ﬁts perfectly with our product offering. toysnplaythings.co.uk Animal puzzle train Did you know... • Wyevale are the largest garden centre group in the UK with 152 centres • Wyevale started expanding their toy space in 2014 • Wyevale offer year-round family friendly events to attract customers to their stores Alphabet puzzle caterpillar Garden centres have been moving into a family destination over the past few years, with restaurants, events, gifts departments and the like. How do toys slot into this vision at Wyevale? We are working really hard to attract more families to our garden centres using our Little Diggers initiatives. This includes offering children’s parties and inviting families to interesting events throughout the year. We are doing this through offering regular kids’ events over school holiday periods in many of our centres and restaurants. A great example would be our Little Diggers’ Wildlife Week coming to many of our centres this half term. We offer great value kids’ meals in all our restaurants, and many of our garden centres offer soft play areas to keep the kids entertained while you enjoy your coffee. Some of our larger destination garden centres offer adventure golf and Christmas ice rinks. Our centres are great places to visit at Christmas with the kids to perhaps choose the Christmas tree, have tea or breakfast with Father Christmas or visit Santa’s Grotto. Plus, our range of products has developed in our centres to FEBRUARY 2016 offer something for all the family in our stores or many different concession partners. Does bringing elements of play to the retail environment with things like kids’ parties and face painting boost your toy sales? Our family-friendly events are an important part of our business. We offer a huge array of events throughout the year in many of our centres, because we want all our customers to enjoy their visits to our garden centres and have a great shopping experience. Interesting and compelling events for 2016 include story telling, Bee Week and Kids’ Nature Workshops and these help to increase footfall and maximise our sales in all areas of the centre including toys. Do you think independent toy retailers could do something similar to get more feet through the door? Wyevale Garden Centres offers events for all the family throughout the year to offer our loyal customers a reason to visit our centres, and attract new customers to our stores. Many independent Elmer wooden pull-along “ We source and range a variety of toys and kids’ products for all ages that resonate with all our customers. Our ranges have to offer great value for money while providing superb play value ” book and toy retailers already offer exciting free events in order to reach new customers and create theatre in their shops to improve footfall, and this should be encouraged. What toy categories do you currently offer, and what’s working particularly well with your customers? We offer a broad range of toys and kids’ products in our garden centres. We have been working cooperatively with many new toy suppliers over the last 18 months to introduce new ranges to our stores. We have done particularly well with pocket money toys, wooden toys, and arts and crafts. We are really excited to be launching our new transactional website later this year which will include a select toy range. We are aiming to launch the best garden and horticulture website in the UK. How did toys perform over Christmas? Do you ﬁnd there are other seasonal RETAIL INTERVIEW JUST WILLIAMS peaks in toy sales outside of the festive period? Wyevale Garden Centres has had a couple of years of fantastic growth within the toy department and the Christmas period was certainly no exception. We have many customers visit our centres over the Christmas period, but we are also really busy in the spring when our customers start to get back into their gardens following the winter period. How important is licensed product to your offering? Roughly how much of your total toys do they represent, and what licences in particular work well for you? We offer a small and select range of licensed toys in most stores with our larger centres offering a broader range. We have a very speciﬁc amount of space dedicated to toys dependent upon the grade of store. So we have to ensure that we can maximise our sales and proﬁt within the space, by selecting licensed products that will deliver these expectations. 26 Do you think it’s important to maintain a distinct balance between licensed and non-licensed toys? It is really important to Wyevale Garden Centres to offer a great selection of toys for all ages groups, genres and prices, which include licensed and nonlicensed toys. Do you have any suppliers that you work particularly closely with, bringing their products to a new retail market? We work very closely with many toy and gift suppliers, many of whom are new. We are the largest garden centre group in the UK with 152 centres and continue to grow our store base. It’s an exciting time to work at Wyevale Garden Centres, and many of our suppliers are enjoying the fruits of our rapid expansion. Unsurprisingly, we work with our suppliers on joint business plans to maximise opportunities which include new and exclusive products, great promotions and selling exciting toys to our customers. “ We are working really hard to attract more families to our garden centres using our Little Diggers initiatives ” You were at London Toy Fair this year. Were you looking to add new categories to your offering? If so, what and why? We have only been serious about toys within the last 18 months, so we have learned a lot about what sells well and what our customers like to buy from our centres. The only constraint to adding further categories to our offering is space in our centres. We often trial new products or ranges in our larger centres before making any decisions. Safari animal rescue lorry toysnplaythings.co.uk Blade® Zeyrok™ Drone RTF w/Camera (BLH7360) RTF (BLH7300) BNF (BLH7380) The Blade Zeyrok drone is a versatile quadcopter the beginner pilot can’t beat. 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All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners. Actual product may vary slightly from photos shown. 52010 THE INDEPENDENT OPINION It’s a sales game The numbers have been crunched and 2015 was a good year for our indie retailer — but he’s not planning on being anyone’s fool for 2016 R ight now, I love my job. My early numbers have been counted and re-checked, giving me a rough indication of how 2015’s hard work has paid off and it looks as if it will be pretty good. I also feel incredibly positive about this year, and it may be far too early to know how things will go but there is a sense that the approach I took to my buying, merchandising and overall retail experience took a massive leap forward last year. I am certain that these modiﬁcations will have a lasting impact on my business and help to keep me in the black for another few years to come. I would love to tell you all about the approach I took to my business in 2015, but there would be too many suppliers who would know exactly who I am. However, I am happy to discuss a few aspects of what I’ve changed to give a positive impact to my business instead of just going through the motions. Firstly, in my experience, the product range you have in store is of the upmost Bestsellers VOLUME: 1) Miniﬁgures Series 15 – LEGO 2) Shopkins Season 4 2-Pack – Flair 3) Paw Patrol Vehicle – Spin Master VALUE: 1) Paw Patrol Vehicle – Spin Master 2) Miniﬁgures Series 15 – LEGO 3) Shopkins Season 4 12-Pack - Flair importance — mainly because the people walking into your shop must be satisﬁed with your toy offering, otherwise, they will go elsewhere. After this comes pricing, people are far too savvy to be spending more on items they can buy online at a cheaper price and have the goods delivered to their door for free. After this, having the cash in place to pay your bills when they are due is vital; this keeps my suppliers happy to provide me with the product I order. This is all fairly simple stuff, but I am amazed when I speak to some retailers just how difﬁcult this can be for them. So a quick recap is that I need to be aware of what I offer, what price it is going to sell for, and then how much money I make from each sale to ensure there is enough cash generated to allow me to pay for what I have bought. For me, that sums up retailing, in a very general way, and allows me to be as efﬁcient as possible with the products I buy. I had a chat with someone once —who will remain anonymous to save their embarrassment — about their turnover and proﬁt margin, and they blatantly told me without hesitation that they would rather sell £10,000 and break even than £100 and make a proﬁt. No need to read that again, you got it right the ﬁrst time. Now to explain, I made myself clear and discussed that this was a net ﬁgure, so no big rebates to come off the ﬁgures, just a simple sales-to-proﬁt conversion. And people say I’m stupid?! I explained to this person that their thought process was madness, and the only people that beneﬁtted out of this were the suppliers and his customers. It was at this point that I saw a blank look in his face, so I decided to pay for the coffee as he might not be in a position to. Seriously though, retailing is extremely complex, but it is only as complex as we, the retailers, make it. I have extremely strong relationships with my suppliers, but I will not purchase products from them simply for favours. My shelf space is under so much pressure just trying to display my current toy stock that I can’t afford to have space being taken up by dead stock. I have also been put under pressure by suppliers recently to take stock that I don’t like, with them expecting me to support because we work well together. I am sorry to burst your bubble, but I would expect our working relationship not to crumble simple because of a minor disagreement on stocking certain ranges. At the end of the day it is me on the line with every decision that is made, and I do feel that I make the very best effort to support heavily with all of my major and smaller suppliers. This has been made easier over the last few years by increasing cost prices, and I have taken the approach not to simply range a product just because there will be a demand for it. Suppliers know the margin they offer with their costs and RRPs, and need to rethink this quickly before retailers ﬁgure this out and start to not range products because they can’t make money on them. THE SECRET SUPPLIER The winning formula We need to work together to make a success of things, says The Secret Supplier R eaders of TnP will be delighted to learn that The Independent enjoyed a good year. Indeed, it would appear that the industry as a whole saw growth of ﬁve to six per cent on a like for like basis, which is good news for retailers and suppliers alike. The good news continues as he feels conﬁdent about the coming year and he clearly has developed a winning formula for making money in what is evidently a very challenging retail environment His optimism is based on his ability to successfully select product ranges that will appeal to his discerning consumers, and his ability to meet their pricing expectations and at the same time to manage his cash. That is a really challenging balancing act and it requires energy, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial skill to achieve a winning formula. London Toy Fair, despite its change of dates for this year, exposed a vast array of new products from which The Independent needs to make his careful selection and it takes real skill and experience 28 to navigate towards the products that will live up to suppliers’ and retailers’ expectations. Relationships with suppliers are also a vital part of getting the formula right. Good suppliers will deliver a bond of trust to committed retailers and while the best made plans don’t always deliver, it is in suppliers’ interests to ﬁnd the best retail solution that they can. This is such a small industry that suppliers who let their retail customers down will feel the consequences in the following year. The argument for a closer relationship and better understanding between retailer and supplier is made even more demanding when it is apparent that more than 50 per cent of retail sales will happen in just 10 weeks before Christmas. This presents huge logistical issues for everyone and it takes a joint effort to ﬁnd the best solutions. As The Independent has demonstrated that you can — just — make money from this industry but it takes experience, wisdom and a huge amount of energy and intelligence to deliver the desired result. toysnplaythings.co.uk Itâ€™s here! TV Helping everyone sell EVEN more! For more details on how you could proďŹ le your company and products to 60,000+ viewers contact Ryan Horwood on 01442 289930 [email protected] RETAIL OPINION Want to be better? Take a look at Pets At Home New Year’s resolutions may have been broken, but this is still the time to do things differently, says John Ryan W “ Ask yourself whether hen was the last time appear that the pet supplies you have been thinking that you tried doing retailer has taken a leaf out of the something just a little bit big grocers’ handbook on format out of the dog basket in non-standard? Here’s an example of management. the manner in which Pets what’s possible. Noting the success of both the At Home has? Pets At Home has opened a new edge-of-town hypermarkets (which store format called Whiskers ’n’ Paws. also happen to have competent, Why would it do that — when it has a lot of perfectly albeit limited, toy offers) and the high street success of good big stores in edge-of-town locations catering the same retailers’ convenience stores, it has taken the for almost every kind of pet and the things that said Whiskers ’n’ Paws plunge. animals might require? But would a convenience-style toy shop work? The answer is because its stores are big and on the Unfortunately, very possibly not and there’s the rub. edge of town. It’s all very well having branches that you Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to will probably have to drive to get to, but what about the head out and take a look at retail in its broadest sense everyday needs of Fido or Felix? The answer is to open then decide which of the myriad ways of selling items a pet convenience store, which is what Pets At Home there are out there might viably be applied to your has done — who’d have seen this one coming? business. It is actually a pretty good instance of looking at This could mean anything from new POS or perhaps something that is almost totally unrelated to what using chalk blackboards that change on a daily basis you do in your workaday business and using your to deciding maybe you should convert one half of your observations to effect change. selling space into a forge metal toy factory — which Now you can take a long, hard look at yourself, it may sound far-fetched, but there are worse ideas!. is still relatively close to the start of the year, and ask At the risk, therefore, of upsetting those who have yourself whether you have been thinking out of the dog perfectly acceptable toy emporia, which do what they basket in the manner in which Pets At Home has? do perfectly well, isn’t there a deal of complacency The chances are you haven’t, but what might be done about being as good as your peers? You may have to nudge you along the road that will reveal new ways spent years getting things to look the way they do, but of doing things? For starters, go and see what those in when was the last time you indulged in a little hyperyour competitive backyard are doing. Are you doing critical self-examination? the same? You probably will be and, if this is the case, New Year’s Day and the inevitable resolutions that are then it might be time to consider whether passing by now almost entirely forgotten or breached or both, shoppers have any particular reason to head into may seem like a long time ago, but there is nothing your store rather than those of your rivals. wrong with creating a new list for February. Or perhaps In these days of international sourcing (well, you might mark St Valentine’s Day 2016 as the moment that’s what the biggest operators do, at any to fall in love with retail once more. rate), having the right toys in the right place This is also the quiet time of year when you probably at more or less the right time is almost a have a little, or more possibly a lot, of time on your given. With decent suppliers, almost any toy hands, so why not use this to shake things up a little? shop owner can get things about 80-90 per By this stage you may well be thinking that being cent right. So what will make the difference a pundit and writing this kind of thing is far more about your shop or the way you do things straightforward than being a practising retailer. True, when compared to others? but the one advantage that writing about retailing for Sadly, it is no longer sufﬁcient to be among a living does confer is that you get to see a lot of shops the better toy shops in your area in terms of and some of them really are worth a second glance. offer and, probably, visual merchandising. Humour your columnist therefore and take stock — Others will have the same and the visual not of your stock (you’ll do that anyway), but of the merchandising will be similar because the traditions that have grown up around your toy shop. point-of-sale material provided by the big Tradition, in some areas of life, is deemed a good thing, brands will be consistent across the great but in retail it’s nothing short of being moribund. majority of outlets. You’re supposed to be presenting kids and those who So, doing the same and doing it well is pay for their toys with new ideas. not enough. But, what next? The answer At least ﬂatter them by working out what might is to do what Pets At Home appears to readily be disposed of and what you might try as have done which is that it does rather alternative to your current customs. ” John Ryan is Stores Editor at Retail Week. He has worked for the magazine for more than ten years covering store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store. In a previous life, he was a buyer. 2 toysnplaythings.co.uk New from K-FORCE, the only blasters you can build, customize and build again, comes The Flash Fire and Super Strike. These next level blasters are bigger and better than ever before and oﬀer rapid ﬁre and multi shot ﬁring action. Supported by heavyweight TV, Online and Digital Campaigns across 2016. SALES HOTLINE 01189 253270 KNEX.CO.UK HIGH STREET HIGHS Future prooﬁng Now that the din of preview season has died down, there is only one thing playing on every retailer’s mind – have we made the right buying decisions? The Entertainer’s Buying Director Stuart Grant gives us his take on what he thinks are the winners B uying product is not an exact science. After all, you just can’t account for taste and nobody knows a ﬁve-yearold’s mind better than they do themselves. So predicting what will sell and what won’t comes down to a series of well-rehearsed processes and a dose of gut feeling. Buying product successfully for 118 stores is no mean feat but The Entertainer’s Buying Director Stuart Grant and his team have a fair idea of what will sell well and what won’t. So what appealed to him this year? “I think two of the best manufacturer’s ranges, or certainly the ones that excited me, are Hasbro and Spin Master. “Hasbro’s relaunch of Disney Princess looks absolutely fantastic. We’re actually getting stock in this week so are looking forward to that. The way they have modeled the dolls is impressive and they have just brought the range completely up-to-date. The Frozen range is good too, they’ve breathed new life into it, and then from the games perspective Pie Face is continuing to sell well too.” Moving onto Spin Master, Stuart says the Paw Patroller is still doing great business for them. “It is incredible really, for a toy coming in at a £60 price point to still be selling so well, we’ve never really known it.” Stuart adds that he was impressed by Spin Master’s Angry Birds range, The Secret Life of Pets, Kinetic Sand to name a few. “For me, Hasbro and Spin Master are the two clear winners in terms of breadth of range,” Stuart conﬁrms. “ Having a good feeling for which licenses will be a hit makes a huge difference to buying stock. Stuart says The Entertainer feel Paw Patrol will continue its stellar rise while Blaze is coming into its own too. Turtles will also continue to perform boosted by the halo effect from the upcoming movie while Teletubbies also looks set to have a good year. In terms of movies, Angry Birds is one to watch, “there is really good brand awareness out there,” says Stuart, while The Secret Life of Pets is also looking very strong, “we really like this, it could be a real winner,” he adds. Finding Dory is another movie for which the product ranges are strong while Stuart says that The Lion Guard has potential too, boosted by real Disney heritage. Before we leave Stuart we have to ask what his favourite licensed product is right now. “Well, I love Hasbro’s Star Wars AT-AT, it is really fantastic!” he says. We’re having an incredible time with Ty. Beanie Boos just continuess to grow, kids are really chasing after the new nd d characters and e Teeny Tys are on ﬁre too Category strengths The Entertainer is predicting the pre-school category is looking strong for 2016. “You’ve got Paw Patrol, Blaze, Bing, Teletubbies, it is really looking like pre-school will be one of the biggest winners this year.” But that is not all – The Entertainer are keeping a close eye on collectables too. “This is a category where there are clear winners and clear losers,” says Stuart. “Shopkins will remain strong and we think MGA’s Num Noms look strong. I think Magic Box’s Star S Monsters look really good and so does Flair’s Gr Grossery Gang. Tsum Tsum is ﬂying for us and Vivid’s Fungus Amungus is one to watch too.” Stuart also h highlights Ty’s plush range as good “We’re having an incredible time with performers. “W Ty. Beanie Boos just continues to grow, kids are really c chasing after the new characters and Teeny Tys are on ﬁre too.” 32 32 Hedge your bets on licenses ” toysnplaythings.co.uk For the sake of science Science and nature nat re prod products cts are a perennial fa favourite o rite b butt with ith h increasing focus foc s on STEM products, these ranges are even more in focus. TnP takes a closer look... W hether your buzz word du jour is STEM or STEAM – the end result is still the same. They both put a focus on educational learning and with science, nature and technology having a real moment, it is worth examining the category in more detail. There is a wealth of products on the retail scene which ﬁt the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics bill and now with the addition of Art & Design, the category has opened up even further. This is all good news for suppliers as more products ﬁt the bill. And equally, it is good news for retailers – you’ve got more products to ﬂy under the all-important educational ﬂag. Full steam ahead Luckily for retailers, suppliers are very in tune with these latest developments. “Science4you’s range of toys is already very aligned with the STEM concept, since the Science, Tech and 34 the Maths topics are present in the experiments that we offer to children,” says Miguel Pina Martins, CEO and Founder of Science4you. In fact, Miguel says Science4you are looking to make the alliance even more visible. “We’re studying the possibility of putting some kind of STEM stamp in the packaging,” he adds. Great Gizmos are also very much on board. “All of our science and nature kits are STEAM approved and we do our best to highlight this,” says Sarah Dayus, Brand and Marketing Manager. “We aim to translate the beneﬁts of our products from buyers to consumer at all levels.” When asked about how they are harnessing awareness of STEM products at consumer level, Chris Beardmore, UK Trade Retail Sales Manager with Learning Resources told TnP: “We have just launched a new range of STEM activity sets that encourage children to conduct hands-on investigations and record data to ﬁnd the optimum situation for each activity. The sets are unique “ We think science and nature is a missed opportunity at retail. This isn’t a dry and dusty subject there’s so much exciting news and interest in space and science right now ” Lindsay Hardy, Trends UK in that they are designed for ages ﬁve plus offering STEM learning in line with the key stage 1 and 2 curriculum.” Green Board Games are also fully on board with the beneﬁts of branding products STEM friendly, as Marketing Executive David Harms explains: “Since the birth of Green Board Education four years ago, we’ve always connected our products with STEM and speciﬁcally designed games for certain subjects. Social media, monthly newsletters, advertising in magazines such as Nat Geo Kids and bringing our Young Games Inventor competition into its fourth year helps increase awareness around our products that support STEM subjects. We are using these tools to our advantage so that we gain a wider reach and engage with the consumer.” Interplay are renowned for their nature ranges and MD Ross Ainsworth says that regardless of what word is trending at the moment “consumers who take an active interest in their children’s education will always buy into good toysnplaythings.co.uk Did you know… Learning Resources has just launched a new range of STEM activity sets that encourage children to conduct hands-on investigations and record data to ﬁnd the optimum situation for each activity.. Did you know… Green Board Games' two new BrainBox Mega Packs for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 both include cards from our ‘My First Science’ and ‘Science BrainBox’. Did you know… Trends Globe Planetarium Cybersky disk lets you view colourful, detailed maps of the sky as seen from any location on the Earth at any moment from 15,000 BC to 15,000 AD! That’s quite a few evenings worth of stargazing! Did you know… My Living World – Ant World was Interplay’s ﬁrst product and 20 years on it is still a best seller. quality science, nature and educational toys no matter what the current buzz word happens to be”. Setting STEM aside, science and nature kits are always Describing Interplay’s nature kits, Ross tells us they are developed to be fun and fascinating. “We don’t necessarily set out to educate children; that’s for the education sector. Our aim is to engage kids with interesting and engaging topics, allowing them to discover the wonder of nature for themselves.” Ross adds that Interplay’s kits harness the power of nature and they let that do the talking. Fighting for shelf space Known for its wide-ranging science and technology range, Trends UK has a corking line-up of products with Marketing Director Lindsay Hardy telling TnP that reaction to the company’s new Discovery Kids branding and direction has been fantastic. We asked Lindsay if she felt Science and Nature was getting enough shelf space. “We think it’s a missed FEBRUARY 2015 opportunity at retail. This isn’t a dry and dusty subject – there’s so much exciting news and interest in space and science right now.” Interplay’s Ross agrees: “Science and nature is a small sector compared to the super categories and therefore shelf space will always be limited. Science kits, however, can provide strong and steady year round sales. To maximise ROI, I would recommend stocking quality science and nature lines from suppliers who have expertise in that sector.” Thames & Kosmos’ Joanna Drage picks up on that point: “I think retailers are really beginning to realise the opportunities with STEM products. Retailers will act on what sells well, so it’s important that manufacturers are developing the right products.” Ones to watch With the popularity of these products on the rise, what should retailers be looking out for in 2016? For Green Board Games is it their two new BrainBox Mega Packs for “ Science kits can provide strong and steady year round sales. To maximise ROI, I would recommend stocking quality science and nature lines from suppliers who have expertise in that sector ” Ross Ainsworth, Interplay Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 that both include cards from the My First Science and Science BrainBox. Ross tells us that retailers should take note of Interplay's Worm World, Triop World and Bug Safari which are perennial top-selling lines, “but my favourite of all is Ant World,” he adds. Meanwhile, Great Gizmos say retailers should keep an eye out for the brand new Junk Yard Drummer as it won Best New Toy at London Toy Fair. Thames & Kosmos’ 3D animal anatomy puzzles went down a treat at Toy Fair. “I was amazed at how well they’ve been received, both at Toy Fair and with my three boys at home,” says Joanna. From Trends' perspective their Discovery Kids range is a winner with Learning Resources telling us Geosafari Jr’s My First Telescope is just one of many ranges to look out for, while Science4you’s Miguel says: “In a couple of months we will have some products that will include fun and educational components in the same toy, as well as ecological awareness.” 35 SCIENCE & NATURE Sweet taste of success Science4You 020 8223 7364 www.science4youtoys.co.uk Loads of learning Learning Resources 07872 337 322 www.learning-resources.co.uk Learning Resources’ popular Primary Science range has three new additions including Outdoor Science, WOW Science and the Shining Stars Projector. This range supports hands-on exploration and discovery while activity guides and cards provide clear guidance. The Outdoor Science set contains everything little ones need to explore the great outdoors and carry out naturally fun experiments. This set includes a sprouting jar with two lids, watering can, three plant pots, three plant markers, Big View Bug Jar, Handy Scooper and activity guide. The WOW Science Set includes experiments for mixing colours, exploring the power of magnets and even creating a bubble solution. This set includes a bubble wand and dish, two test tubes in a stand, horseshoe magnet, Twisty Dropper, Colour Mixing Glasses and a guide. Perfect for young astronomers, the new Shining Stars Projector beams images from space on to any surface. The compact, lightweight design means it can be take out and about on the go using the carry handle or at home using the stand for projector mode. Three discs of eight images can be interchanged and rotated, and then stored in the base after use. 36 Science4You bets there’s a chocoholic in almost everybody — chocolate is universal and puts a smile on every single face. Science4you has launched the latest Chocolate Factory to cater for all chocoholics while blending entertainment, joy and scientiﬁc knowledge not only for the kids but also for older ones. The Chocolate Factory sweet novelty offers more than 30 diverse scientiﬁc experiments — delicious chocolate lollipops, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate yogurt, brownies, crunchy chocolates and instant chocolate ice-cream are a few of the delights that children can experiment with using this kit. Children from ages eight and above can learn the science behind making appetising candies and chocolate at the same time. The kit comprises an educational book that explains all the steps, methods and scientiﬁc phenomenon — learning science has never been this sweet! Scientiﬁc studies demonstrate that if learning is triggered by a positive experience, it stimulates the brain to develop assorted capacities. As a result, the awardwinning Sweet Factory explores this dimension in a simple manner. Named the UK Toy Verdict Awards 2015 winner and given a silver medal in the UK Independent Toy Awards 2015, this kit contains two educational books that clarify the procedures and scientiﬁc phenomenon behind all of its 40 experiments. It’s very hard for anyone aged eight and above to resist this sweet empire of the Sweet Factory, which teaches how to create tasty and colourful sweets such as jelly sweets, lollipops, yogurt treats, marshmallow teacakes and homemade soft drinks while helping little ones’ imagination to ﬂow. The Sweet Factory is an educational scientiﬁc toy that merges knowledge and leisure in a unique way. While kids have fun trying to make their own sweets, they will be simultaneously developing their knowledge of science and procedures. What’s the special ingredient? Science! Meanwhile, Explosive Science is a kit developed for little scientists from the age of eight. This kit is more than a toy as it has a scientiﬁc learning component. Explosive Science comprises all the required material and a colour booklet providing detailed instructions and scientiﬁc information with 28 different experiments such as building an incredible rocket with a chemical reaction, making an effervescent bomb, piercing a balloon without popping it and many others. The sky is the limit! This kit mingles entertainment and education in an engaging way giving children the chance to blow away dullness and monotony with Explosive Science. It is a great way to spend family time, with plenty of enjoyment to be found for all ages. toysnplaythings.co.uk Designed for children by Nature Experts W Stay Ahead of the Field with My Living World! O R LD ‘Ch ‘Championed Cha by TV Nick Baker’ naturalist, Nic Fascinating outdoor activities for kids with inquisitive minds! tel: 01628 488944 email: [email protected] NEW FOR 2016 ...toys & gifts designed to inspire My Livin ng Living World FSD FSDU www.interplayuk.com DON’T MISS THE FULL RANGE AND AMAZING SCIENCE KITS NEW FROM DKL Marketing Ltd 11 Deer Park Road, Northampton, NN3 6QD, UK tel. 01604 678780 • fax: 01604 678787 • email. [email protected] • www.dkl.co.uk facebook.com/DKL.Toys twitter.com/DKLtoys SCIENCE & NATURE Playing with science Clementoni 020 320 613 www.clementoni.com Unlocking the code Thames and Kosmos 01580 212000 www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk Thames and Kosmos’ exciting range of Science Kits has just got better. Covering one of the hottest STEM topics at the moment, Code Gamer is already a big hit with parents. The kit encourages children to learn coding through play, with a gamepad they construct themselves and a simple app. Level by level, kids learn the basics of the Arduino programming language before using their newfound coding knowledge to unleash some creativity and programme their own game. Having just won the coveted ToyAward 2016 (Teenager and Family category) at Nuremberg Toy Fair, Code Gamer is proving to be an exciting product for 2016. Other brand new products for 2016 include additions to the Geek & Co Science range, with Hot Ice Crystals and Flying Ornithopters, while in the Nature Discovery range there is a whole new selection of 3D puzzles and Animal Anatomy kits for budding zoologists and animal lovers. For younger scientists there’s the Kids First Robot Engineer, ideal for children ages three to ﬁve. If engineering and cars are more their thing then kids can expect to be thrilled with the Remote Control Machines Custom Cars kit. There are 10 different models to build, complete with experiments with gear ratios and fun facts about the various components of real cars such as engines, suspension and the physics of speed. Science has always been strong for Clementoni and 2016 sees impressive product launches with Cyber Robot the Mechanical Laboratory and Giant Triops. The programmable Cyber Robot is directly controlled via an app on smart phones and tablets with Bluetooth connection so it registers and executes all demands in real time, can be used ofﬂine in a manual programme mode, and comes with sound effects and lights. Children can also take photos and videos while the £29.99 Cyber Robot is in action and included within the four-play modes is Self Learn where the toy will register all commands and reproduce the saved paths. The Mechanical Laboratory is a modular construction system with varying levels of difﬁculty offering strong play value. The kit comes with more than 250 pieces making almost 50 constructions possible including a helicopter, car and crane. Hours of fun guaranteed and a great product for developing early engineering skills and encouraging family time. Finally, following the success of the Triops kit — an aquarium which brings fascinating sea creatures to life — 2016 will see the launch of the Giant Triops with a bigger observation tank complete with periscope, accessories, Triop eggs and food. Kids can get closer to nature and the animal kingdom and learn how to look after living creatures that grow up to 5cm. Colour me fun Education Harbour 0800 756 9788 www.sciencemeetsmagic.com Education Harbour has launched its Science Meets Magic range with Newton’s Colour Wheel. The set features a turbo action spinner and seven cool discs that make different effects when placed on the spinner and set to action with a simple ﬂick between your ﬁnger and thumb. Though it is a science toy, it will not only delight young (5-11 year old) fans as they witness colours turn to white on one disc while another mixes colours instantly when spun — once the spinning stops, the colours deconstruct back to the separate hues. The spiral discs and spin-the-bottle discs included will bring smiles to faces young and old(er). 38 toysnplaythings.co.uk FEATURE SCIENCE & NATURE Music and skeletons Great Gizmos 01293 543 221 www.greatgizmos.co.uk The everyday has become extraordinary with the 4M Science and Education range for 2016, allowing young scientists and creative minds to experiment using ecofriendly materials. Green Science Junk Yard Drummer allows kids to turn used drinks cans, cartons and more into a drum set for this unique robotic drummer. Programme it with your favourite beats and rhythms and improvise percussion on any surface. Eco Engineering Solar Robot 3-in-1 is compact yet multifunctional. It climbs along clotheslines, walks under sunlight and can be transformed into a cool solar vehicle. Kids can learn all about the human body with new 4M Kidzlabs kits. Learn about the body while having fun with the Human Organs kit and making interesting models and toys based on human organs to study each of their unique functions. Human Skeleton allows children to mould a full human skeleton and learn how it supports the body. The kit includes magic X-ray ﬁlms that let you see through the human body. Youngsters can also be a junior surgeon with Human Torso. Study the specially designed human torso that comes in a compact carrying case, which can be transformed into an operating table. Have hours of fun examining the squishy organs. Kidzlabs Volcano and Crystal Mining will keep kids entertained for hours. Build a solid volcano and use it to produce stunning volcanic eruptions on your tabletop. Excavate to unearth beautiful crystals that were formed following the volcanic eruptions long ago. Explore different ways to create energy with Kidzlabs Green Energy kit. Build a generator powered by the wind, a torch operated by turning a crank and a clock that runs on spuds! Learning with ease Green Board Games 01494 538 999 www.greenboardgames.com Where there is a natural interest and passion for a subject matter, it is easier to learn and retain information about it. Green Board Games’ approach to learning cleverly addresses this by providing games and activities that develop the enthusiasm for those with a natural curiosity in a speciﬁc genre and ﬁnds enthusing approaches to encourage interest from those who don’t. The world of science is no stranger to the GBG team and, not surprisingly, there are a number of fun products that make learning science fun and enthralling — with an underlying competitive edge, of course. BrainBox Science, Space, and Inventions all utilise the classic BrainBox style 10-second memory game play, provide an enjoyable, pacey way to gain facts, enhance knowledge and spark fascination for subjects that may otherwise have remained dormant. BrainBox game play is loved for its simplicity whether one player or six, 10 minutes or an hour the “play together, learn together” Green Board Games’ philosophy is exercised and maintained. Further supporting the BrainBox phenomenon are other engaging products such as Brain Links where one can gain a more in-depth knowledge of the Solar System, Digestion, Rock Cycle, Chemical Reactions along with Great Inventions, plus the Dinosaurs Playing Cards conceptualised for the Science and Natural History museums that identify facts, dates and details ingeniously while in the main are a basic deck of cards. As they strive to support the education sector in line with the National Curriculum, GBG has launched Science Education Multi Packs, superb teaching tool kits for Key Stage 1 and 2, in order to bring fun and context to science learning. Encouraging interest through enjoyable experience is at the heart of each pack and has been developed with teachers for teachers and home learning alike. GBG continues to grow its book and wooden ranges for this area through Colour and Learn, Build and Learn offerings. 40 Fairy fun Interplay 01628 488 944 www.interplayuk.com Interplay’s Lilypad Gardens, a Grow & Play-themed playset, has been awarded the Best New Toy Award 2015 in the Creative Category by the BTHA. Lilypad Gardens is a part of the new My Fairy Garden range which, with Fairy Flowerpot, Secret Fairy Door and Woodland Fairy Door., are designed to encourage children to learn more about nature. All these playsets include interchangeable and collectable pieces such as fairies, animal friends, fairy houses and accessories and are delightful playsets full of magic and imagination. The My Fairy Garden brand promotes a positive and healthy lifestyle of getting outdoors and respecting the environment, promoting interaction with nature, either by creating a garden or by learning about seasons and life cycles in nature. Interplay’s evergreen My Living World is also aimed at nature lovers. Packed full of supplies and equipment, plus highly informative guides written by TV nature specialist and wildlife authority Nick Baker, these kits show children how to investigate this secret miniature world just like the experts. Following its successful relaunch in 2013, the latest addition is Instant Flower Press, the Creative Play Award 2015 gold winner, where children can learn how to press beautiful ﬂowers in seconds, rather than months with traditional ﬂower presses. toysnplaythings.co.uk FEATURE SCIENCE & NATURE Shine a light John Adams 01480 414 361 www.johnadams.co.uk Stand: G100 As the UK’s number one manufacturer of Scientiﬁc Toys (NPD Data, FY2015), John Adams Leisure leads the way within the science category. Boasting the top three best-selling science products of 2015, the company’s brand mission aims to encourage boys and girls of six years upwards to explore the world around them whilst making science fun. Following on from the success of Sparkle Science, John Adams is expanding its collection with Neon Science, which launches in June 2016. Featuring three ultra-bright science experiments, Neon Science is a cool neoncoloured science set which enables kids to make wearable, sparkly, neon nails; create a crystal winged fairy in her own light-up fairy door garden and make a glow in the dark, sparkly neon-nightlight jar. The Neon Science kit also includes a UV light so kids can show off their ﬁnished products to the max. The new introduction will join the company’s successful science portfolio, sitting alongside popular existing sets such as Hot Wires, Gross Science, Glow in the Dark Science and Booms, Bangs, Fizzes. Neon Science will be TV advertised and will have PR support. A spring in the tail Character Options 01616 339 800 www.character-online.com When it comes to going back to nature then creepy crawlies always spring to mind, and they don’t get creepier than Character Options’ Wild Pets. Launched in summer 2015 Wild Pets made their mark in the boys’ interactive pet market with the hugely successful launch of four furry limbed spiders and habitats. Moving and feeling just like real wild spiders, these eight-limbed mini-beasts are controlled with touch sensors. Pet them to activate them, then watch them creep, explore and attack. 42 Spring 2016 sees new Wild Pets let loose in the marketplace, in the form of four fearsome scorpions that glow in the dark and, using the touch sensor on the back, you can control the scorpion and make it your pet. Leave it alone and the scorpion will enter Cage Mode and move around quietly and calmly on its own. But beware — one touch will put it in attack mode once more. There are four new Wild Pets Scorpions to choose from; Clawpion, Firestruck, Stingback and Thorn that will be TV advertised alongside the existing Wild Pets collection. Things going bump in the night Trends UK 01295 768 078 www.trendsuk.co.uk For more than 14 years Trends UK has been a leading supplier of proper science toys in the UK and this year promises to be an exciting year with the refreshed Discovery Kids branding for the Discovery Channel science toys range, and the launch of the fun new Fright Factory. Stargazing is a very popular pastime and, using the new 40mm Astronomical Telescope with 2550x magniﬁcation, Tripod and adjustable eyepiece, children can view the Moon, other planets and the stars and it comes. Also great for space enthusiasts, the light-up Globe Planetarium projects the star constellations on to the walls and ceiling. The electronic base rotates the globe and a light pointer enables speciﬁc constellations to be pointed out and it includes a disc packed with details about the night sky. New for indoor/outdoor play in Discovery Kids products is the sophisticated Digital Walkie Talkies. With an outdoors range of up to three km, exploring while keeping in touch is even more exciting. Also new are the Digital Metal Detector and Night Vision Goggles with new features. The Fright Factory Creature Creator enables kids to create frightening, gross and yucky 3D creations. EwGoo gel is injected into creepy moulds that kids zap with UV light in the Fright Factory chamber. The creations harden in minutes to become glow-in-thedark creepy insects, reptiles, skeletons, bats and more. Available from the summer with TV advertising and PR support, the Fright Factory Creature Creator comes with a selection of eerie moulds and coloured gels. Gel Reﬁll packs and creature expansion sets will also be available. With the Trends UK Science Mad range, budding scientists can mix ingredients to watch awesome chemical reactions, grow crystals to ﬁnd out how nature’s building materials work for real and much more. The Trends Science Crystal Growing Kit with 14 different crystals to create and the Trends Science Chemistry Lab with 100 fun and safe experiments are each available at £19.99 RRP. toysnplaythings.co.uk leading the way with new, exciting and innovative toys Visit - www.ggtrade.co.uk A fun and simp simple mple w way to learn how to code GAMING CODING MAKING Contact: Cont tac a t: sales@tham mes esan ndk d osmos.co.u uk [email protected] Tel: 01580 212000 FEATURE SCIENCE & NATURE Crash, bang, wallop! DKL 01604 678 780 www.dkl.co.uk DKL Marketing offer a brilliant variety of Science & Nature products for retailers. The SmartLab range of fun-ﬁlled science kits keeps children entertained and engaged for hours, and all come complete with activity books for extra educational play value. New from SmartLab is the unique Crash Test Lab that includes the only crash test dummy which can measure the force of the crash. Teaching key lessons in physics, the Crash Test Lab is as educational as it is fun. Not to be missed is the Squishy Human Body which comes complete with squishy organs, bones and muscles, and a 24-page activity book which guides them as they dissect and pull the model apart. Also included is the Organ-izer poster which helps children get to grips with all the different parts which make up a human body. Children can collect other kits from the Squishy range which also includes The Inhuman Squishy Zombie, the Squishy T-Rex, and the Squishy Brain. Miniland Educational’s bestselling Electrokit now has a fantastic 198 experiments for children to test out. The electronic science set is packed with value and also competitively priced. Another great option from Miniland is the Discover Science CDU, a fun collection of foldable, magnetic games which are ideal for learning on the go. Themes include Evolution, Check Up Scanner, Sea Mystery and Space Trip. DKL support SmartLab and Miniland with full marketing campaigns which include dedicated planograms, bespoke visual merchandising, and extensive social media activity. Double science fun Galt Toys 01614 289 111 www.galttoys.com Based on the best-selling books by Nick Arnold, Horrible Science kits are all about discovery, in loads of horribly fantastic ways — with these kits learning is fun. Children can make and blow mega bubbles with the Bonkers Bubbles kit. They get to make their own bubble solution and construct 3D bubble shapes plus discover why bubbles are round, what kind of bubble can sink a ship and other foul facts. Suitable from six years onwards, Bonkers Bubbles retails at £5.99. The Savage Storms kit will show kids how to make their own real thunder sounds, hold a tornado in their hand and how to grow their own snow and icicles. They can also learn why ﬂooding is made worse by humans, the effect of global warming and other weird weather facts. Suitable from eight years onwards, Savage Storms retails at £10.99. 44 Out of this world Flair 020 8643 0320 www.ﬂairplc.co.uk Kids can go wild with science or make a logical link between our world and that of the Jedis in 2016 with two key collections from GP Flair. The Uncle Milton Star Wars Science collection brings together the galaxy far, far away and our own world, with innovative products that have real science learning behind them. At the heart of the collection is a range of Light Saber Room Lights which includes the awesome Kylo Ren 3 blade version. Learning about LED Lights and crystals is easy with these wall-mounted devices, as the child must build each themselves. Continuing the galactic theme, the science of alpha and beta waves is there to be controlled with the Star Wars Force Trainer II. Putting your Jedi skills to the test is the objective of this holographic device. Simply download the hologram experience app and Yoda will guide you around the numerous challenges. There will be a brand-new look for the Wild Science! collection this autumn with an extensive packaging and contents makeover. Two new kits for girls will also be added to favourites Bath Bomb and Perfume Laboratories. With the new Lava Lamp and Glitter Tube Lab girls can make their own light-up bubbling lava lamp and shimmering glitter tube; creating dazzling optical effects by reﬂecting light from glitter and bubbling water. Doing so explores ﬁzzy chemical reactions that produce bubbles of carbon dioxide gas, creating spectacular effects that look just like an underwater volcano. They can also make beautiful cupcake-shaped soaps with the brand-new Cake Soap Lab. The soap in this kit can be melted and moulded to make almost any solid shape — macarons, ﬂuffy meringues, jellies, cake decorations and even buttercream icing. Whipping the soap creates a stable foam that can be piped on to your cake soap creations. Who would have thought there was so much science in soap? Learn about solids and liquids, melting and freezing, aeration, dissolving, stable foam, reﬂection plus much more. Wild Science! and Uncle Milton Star Wars will all be supported with PR and TV advertising. toysnplaythings.co.uk >Creature Creator For media enquiries, please contact Ane Olesen: [email protected] To place an order please contact: +44 (0)1295 768078 [email protected] www.trendsuk.co.uk Discovery Kids © 2016 DCL. Fright Factory is a trademark of Tech 4 Kids Inc. r u o h t i w ic g a M s t e e M e c n e ! i l c e S e h W ur o l o C s ’ n Newto Y Y Y Y Y Y Educational Fun Value for money Pocket money High margin Great service. We have been suppliers to the schools and school wholesale market since 2008 and are now ready to offer retailers the same great service with a brand, new, fun educational line in attractive retail packaging. Newton’s Colour Wheel by Education Harbour Ltd is the ﬁrst of a range of science meets magic products that we will be introducing. Call free on 0800 756 9788 or visit www.educationharbour.com FEATURE SCIENCE & NATURE Winning ways Orchard Toys 01953 859525 www.orchardtoys.com Orchard Toys has just launched the brandnew animal lotto game Where Do I Live?, which won a Best New Toy Award at Toy Fair. From the game, children will learn about animal habitats around the world by matching the animal cards to their correct habitat. The double-sided boards feature fun and interesting animal facts, perfect for educational activity and discussion once the game is complete. Animal farm Schleich 01279 870000 www.schleich-s.co.uk Nature in colour Treﬂ SA 07850 779797 www.treﬂ.com Trefoil SA’s Nature Limited Edition jigsaw is a unique collection that’s bound to fascinate not only puzzle lovers but photography and nature amateurs, too. The specially-selected artworks attract with high resolution and colour depth, and premium quality is achieved by using appropriate thick cardboard, a special non-reﬂective layer and puzzle pieces that ﬁt perfectly. 46 Schleich’s Farm and Wild Life collections provide an early introduction to the world of nature by engaging children’s curiosity about the animals and the places they come from. For 2016, there are many new animals and playsets to enhance each range. These affordable and highly collectable ﬁgures from Schleich need no introduction and no instruction. Children just pick them up and play, having fun while learning about animals from near and far. What’s more, the Schleich quality and attention to detail is renowned ensuring robust play is never an issue and anatomical accuracy is always part of the deal. Each Schleich animal, whether new or part of the existing line-up, can be collected one by one until an entire play world is created. Couple this with the ready-to-play sets and accessories and the scenario is complete. This year sees new animals added to both the Farm and Wild Life collections with larger playsets to follow later in the year. For the farm, there is an impressive new Farm Building and for the Wild Life collection, the new Big Adventure at the Watering Hole playset will provide the perfect hang out for all wild animals. This is just a snapshot of what’s available for 2016. Schleich toys offer play at its purest for little imaginations and are therefore a staple both in the toy box and also the toy shop. With support of retailer promotions and substantial PR campaigns, it will ensure this quality brand has great awareness with the consumer. toysnplaythings.co.uk AMBASSADORS Tom says… “I really liked that it was fast!” Taking to the slopes! This month our TnP Ambassadors are Scott and Tom. Dad Mark took his two boys Scott (13) and Tom (14) out into the hilly slopes of their nearest park to try out the Axiski — but just how did they get on? hen the boys spotted the Axiski they both asked the same thing: “When can we use them?”, quickly followed by: “What are they exactly?” The second question is really very simple — it is a multi-terrain sledge which you can stand up on, sit on, lie down on and you can use it with two people. Unlike a typical sledge, Axiski doesn’t need snow to slide, which was a blessing given that we’ve not seen sufﬁcient quantities of the white stuff in the Home Counties for a long time. It works on frosty grass, sand and of course, it works on snow. At the ﬁrst sight of frost, my two lads were out like a shot to try their boards out in the nearest park. They are the ideal age to use Axiski and caught the knack of it pretty quickly. After a few false starts, the boys found using Axiski pretty simple. Scott was the ﬁrst to stand on it and ﬂew down the hill at a nice steady speed while Tom quickly realised you could steer using the cord attached to the board. Once they had mastered that, W 48 “ Unlike a typical sledge, Axiski doesn’t need snow to slide, which was a blessing given that we’ve not seen sufﬁcient quantities of the white stuff in the Home Counties for a very long time. ” the boys spent about two hours trying out all the different positions on the Axiski. They stood on it, sat down, lay down and even gave it a go in tandem — though not as successfully as they had hoped. Initially, we were a bit concerned about how fast the board might go and whether the boys would be able to control it but we didn’t have to worry. The manufacturers point out that, “Axiski is designed and manufactured in the UK to exacting standards using the very best quality materials. It also complies with all the necessary European safety standards” — so that was a relief to us parents. The boys were pretty excited to learn that the boards are available in ﬁve colours, black, blue, green, pink and orange. After a morning on the boards, the boys took them out the next week with their pals and had a riot — Tom told me at least three of his school mates want one. All in all, this was a hit. It’s not something I even considered existed but now I know, I reckon we’ll be using this a lot. Scott says… “This is really good fun. My favourite part was going down the hill standing on the board.” Axiski 07519 659960 www.axiski.com toysnplaythings.co.uk KidKraft's Disney Frozen Castle Dollhouse Did you know… ● The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair doll, with hair from the top of her head to her toes! ● If all the dolls' houses Le Toy Van sold in 2015 were stacked up they would measure 70 times the height of Big Ben! VTech Having a doll A doll d ll that th t rocketed k t d off ff tto th the IInternational t ti l Space S Station St ti last l t year is i emblematic bl ti of this traditional category’s expansion into new themes and play patterns. TnP takes a close look at the reinvigorated and growing category T hey’ve been a constant favourite in toy shops for centuries, and in 2016, dolls are taking the traditional play values that made them so popular to the next level. Innovation across both of the major sub-categories — large dolls and fashion dolls — is building on the nurture and role-play patterns most associated with these toys, and it sees them branching out into STEM, and even space, in 2016. The broadening of this category has seen growth for many dolls suppliers. Arklu, a relatively new name best known for its popular Lottie Dolls, has seen its numbers triple in the UK and Ireland over the past 12 months, thanks to increased focus and spend on marketing. MD Ian Harkin says this is just the beginning. “In 2015 we extended our distribution of Lottie Dolls from 16 countries to 30, North America grew by 49%, and UK and Ireland grew by over 300%,” he explains. “We are looking to increase our turnover dramatically in 2016, and we believe we have reached a tipping point in awareness having been on the market now for three years.” 50 VTech entered the dolls market for the ﬁrst time in 2014, and the tech-toy specialist has experienced “great success” with its Little Love range. The company is adding new lines for 2016, the Little Love Get Better Soon, which has sensors for interactive nurture play, and transforming carrier-rocker, the Little Love 4-in-1 Carrier. Rebecca Lazarus, Senior Brand Manager at VTech tells TnP that the new launches will be “heavily supported on TV in peak season. We plan to continue to expand and develop the Little Love range, introducing exciting new products and accessories so customers can continue to add to their collection.” Property market It’s a similar story for Le Toy Van, which is hugely successful with its beautiful range of doll’s houses and accessories. In 2015, the company saw growth of 19 per cent for its dolls' houses, and Marketing Manager, Marie Bureau says the outlook is “very positive” for 2016. “ Parents now let more and more boys play with doll’s houses, rather than just girls, which is a good thing ” Marie Bureau, Le Toy Van Le Toy Van This year Le Toy Van will be focusing its efforts on bringing more gender neutral products to this traditionally girls’ category. “Parents now let more and more boys play with doll’s houses, rather than just girls, which is a good thing,” Marie says. “We are becoming more open and equal as a society.” The company will be reﬂecting this cultural shift in its marketing materials, and Marie says we can expect greater representation for boys in its dolls' houses promotional imagery. Marketing is something Le Toy Van invests heavily in, and a crucial component in driving the popularity and sales of its traditional products. “These are classic toys made in a traditional material, but there is more and more competition and options for consumers, with licensed product, plastic ranges and ever-evolving trends,” Marie explains. “But the dolls' house trend is still very much there, it just needs to be toysnplaythings.co.uk stimulated, as all wooden items do, to keep the trend and nostalgia going.” One company that excels in marketing and content creation is Mattel, particularly supporting the ever-evolving fashion doll brand Barbie with a strong mix of video and online content. Wendy Hill, Mattel’s Brand Activation Director, says content is a hugely important part of the marketing mix “whether is entertainment based for girls which we do very successfully with our DVD release to online content where we talk to mum.” “This ongoing initiative is designed to remind today’s parents that through the power of imagination, Barbie allows girls to explore their limitless potential,” Wendy explains. “The video has had over 20 million YouTube views and was voted one of the best ads of 2015.” Arklu is stepping up its own marketing and content efforts, which Ian says, is vital to this category’s continued vibrancy. “Creating, maintaining and growing a loyal and engaged community is key to this sector,” he says. “Parents spend more time now than ever before considering and researching their purchases online.” The company offers supplementary material for parents to tie in with the dolls’ themes, and one of the most unique aspects of the Lottie brand has been engaging directly with fans to bring their dream designs to life. “We have created viral videos telling the story of our real-girl designers, and we will continue to launch crowd sourced competitions on 2016 to grow our following in new territories, but also to reward and interact with our current following,” Ian says. “They provide us with great feedback which we build into our development and campaigns.” “ Creating, maintaining and growing a loyal and engaged community is key to this sector ” Ian Harkin, Arklu Arklu's Lottie range Branksea Island.” For Mattel’s Barbie, the recent announcement of brand new body shape, skin tones and hair styles and outﬁts will see the popular doll embraced by even more children. “girls everywhere will have inﬁnitely more ways to play out their stories and spark their imaginations through Barbie,” says Wendy. And Marie hints that Le Toy Van has some “very exciting projects” up its sleeve. The company is staying tight-lipped for now, but keep your eyes on TnP to ﬁnd out more later this year. What's next So what’s next for the dolls' category? For Arklu it’s all about world building. “As a start-up we began by developing our dolls and accessories, building on Lottie’s world, value system, characters and brand values, and then creating awareness,” says Ian. “With the larger play pattern items and books coming later this year we are looking to extend the story telling and introducing Lottie’s world on NEW NEW FEATURE DOLLS Your very own castle KidKraft Whole Lottie love Arklu 020 3773 2726 www.arklu.com Arklu’s Gold STEM Collection Stargazer Lottie doll — designed by Abigail, 6, from Canada — has travelled to the International Space Station with astronaut Tim Peake. The special edition doll is a collaboration with the European Space Agency, and comes with a telescope and tripod as well as a set of special solar system collector cards and a sheet featuring notable women in astronomy. Joining the Gold Collection is Fossil Hunter Lottie, a collaboration with TrowelBlazers — an international team of female archaeologists, palaeontologists and geologists. The original idea for the doll came from 7-yearold Olivia of Cheshire, whose outﬁt design inspired this version. Fossil Hunter Lottie comes with magnifying glass, trowel, geology hammer and ammonite fossils. A rucksack holds Lottie’s fossils plus her tools. She comes in a gift box featuring illustrations including the Ichthyosaur — discovered by Mary Anning when she was only 10. When it’s raining, Muddy Puddles Lottie is prepared with her yellow hooded raincoat and rain boots. Dressed in vintage-style varsity jacket, tutu skirt and sneakers, Rockabilly Lottie loves live music. A cute bow hairband and a pair of retro-style cat’s eye glasses complete the look. Pony Club Lottie learns about caring for a horse. Dressed in a traditional-style formal tweed jacket and jodphurs, Lottie studies for achievement badges, makes friends and comes with Seren the Welsh mountain pony in the box, with stable-inspired packaging. It’s a doll’s world Peterkin UK 0116 254 3645 www.peterkin.co.uk Last year was another great year for Peterkin’s dolls world brand, with further growth and gains in market share, both in the UK and internationally. This growth demonstrates that dolls world is widely regarded as one of the leading nurturing dolls brands and a must-have for many toy shops. The next stage of the development comes in the form of a complete packaging revamp, 52 020 305 8842 www.kidkraft.com Kidkraft’s Disney Frozen Castle Doll House is perfect for any little lady who wants to be transported into the wonderful world of Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the rest of the gang. If you love Frozen, you’re sure to love this doll house that accommodates fashion dolls up to 30cm tall, 11 pieces of furniture including an ice throne and moulded plastic chandelier. A moulded plastic staircase connects the ground ﬂoor to the ﬁrst ﬂoor’s four rooms of open space with a bonus play area at the top with a balcony. There’s fun Frozen-themed artwork on every panel with blue plexiglass windows on the second and third levels. It’s a smart, sturdy construction made of composite wooden materials and moulded plastic, it comes with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions. Living the dream Le Toy Van 020 8979 2036 www.letoyvan.com My First Dreamhouse is a refreshed, beautiful wooden pink doll’s house from Le Toy Van, complete with a 30-piece starter furniture set. This fully painted and decorated wooden doll’s house has hearts, ﬂowers and stars motifs, and features opening and closing shutters, windows and door. You can even reveal the attic space by lifting the roof panel over to rest on the opposite panel. The doll’s house is easy to assemble, with no screws required. Anna’s Little House is a pretty little painted wooden cottage, fully decorated inside and out. The shutters, window and door all open and close for extended play, and there’s a special feature with the detailed ﬂoral window boxes. You can also ﬂip the roof panel back to reveal the attic play space. There are also a number of accessory packs to enhance and extend play. The Tea-Time Doll’s House Kitchen Accessory Pack is a 15-piece pack that includes mini-replicas of the Honeybake Café Drinks Machine and Blender. The Make and Bake Doll’s House Kitchen Accessory Pack includes 14 pieces, and features mini-replicas of the Honeybake Mixer, Cake Stand, Pizza and Scales. Both are scaled to ﬁt all of Le Toy Van’s Daisylane Dolls House Collection. The Doll Family of four is a wooden poseable doll family, which comes dressed in hand-ﬁnished, pretty outﬁts. showcased at the January 2016 fairs. The new concept brings a vibrant, fresh, contemporary feel, which sits perfectly with the brand’s position and proﬁle. In addition, 2016 also sees the introduction of some exciting new dolls, including two new talking dolls, Tammy and Little Sweetie, which are 15” and 12” soft-bodied dolls, each with 21 realistic, cute baby sounds and are presented in try me acetate window-box packaging. Another highlight is Megan, a new Styling Head that comes complete with accessories. Peterkin has also commissioned an exclusive new fabric for its range of buggies, strollers and accessories. toysnplaythings.co.uk FEATURE DOLLS Fun in the sun GP Flair 020 8643 0320 www.ﬂairplc.co.uk GP Flair has a full portfolio of dolls, accessories and playsets for 2016 with Cicciobello Sunny, Shopkins Shoppies, U Hugs and Betty Spaghetty. Cicciobello Sunny has hair, moving eyes and is fully articulated but, uniquely, he has the ability to tan. Take Cicciobello outside and, as he is exposed to light his skin colour will take on a golden tone, but always teaches little ones important safety lessons about applying sun screen. Opening up a whole new world for Shopkins are the all-new Shopkins Shoppies Dolls, mini fashion dolls, each with their own personality, outﬁt and accessories, who just love to shop. The three cute characters - popcornthemed Popette, cupcake-crazy Jessicake, and sweet Bubbleisha - come with two exclusive Shopkins, handbag and brush for real hair play, plus VIP codes in all packs allow fans to download special features from the Shopkins app. Donutina’s Donut Delights playset, with exclusive doll, Shopkins characters and playset completes the Shoppies world for spring, with plenty more to come. The U Hugs range of girls’ fashion dolls has heaps of personality. Allowing girls to show off their own style, each of the six current dolls - Sassy Fashion, Sweety Rock, Screamy Queen, Scratchy DJ, Scary Baby and Starry Fairy - is made from soft plastic with holes around the body for pins and personalisation, plus 12 pins to start each transformation. Autumn will see six new characters to collect, plus separate Pin Packs, and limited availability deluxe sets. Autumn also sees the welcome return of another fashion icon, Betty Spaghetty, combining construction, creativity and fashion, with plenty of accessories and outﬁts. Stargazer Lottie is the First Doll in Space! www.lottie.com lottiedolls lottie_dolls lottiedolls lottie_dolls 54 Fit for a princess Chicco 020 8953 6627 www.chicco.co.uk This year promises to be another magical one for leading toy and nursery brand Chicco, with the launch of three new Disney Princess licensed products. Two new Cinderella and Snow White stroller dolls are also being added to the growing range. The dolls clip easily to strollers and prams and feature key themes from the classic fairytales. The Cinderella stroller doll beneﬁts from a textured glittery clock and pumpkin ring with sliding mice, while the Snow White doll has a textured apple and mirror. The Disney Princess range also signals a move into the plush sector for Chicco with the launch of three iconic electronic soft textile princess dolls. Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel all feature real fabric princess dresses for sensory stimulation and each doll has three different melodies and sound effects. In collaboration with Talk to us about stocking Lottie in your store today! Contact us at: [email protected] Phone: +44 203 773 27 26 toysnplaythings.co.uk Family matters VTech 01235 555545 www.vtech.co.uk VTech entered the doll market in 2014 with the introduction of Little Love Baby Talk which received a great response following its launch, and 2015 saw the range increase with two new additions — Little Love Baby Peek-a-Boo and Little Love Learn to Walk — further enhancing the company’s presence in the category. Now, two years on, VTech unveiled its new arrivals to the Little Love family at Toy Fair, with the launch of Little Love Cuddle and Care and the Little Love 4-in-1 Carrier. Little Love Get Better Soon comes complete with six medical accessories and various sensors on the doll, allowing children to develop nurturing skills through pretend play and encourage essential motor skill development while learning through roleplay. Caring for baby also fosters imaginative play and problemsolving. Parents are also able to connect to the Learning Lodge via their smartphone to programme in the child’s name, doll’s name, health tips and important events such as a birthday or holiday. Little Love 4-in-1 Carrier has four fun ways to play, allowing children to transform the interactive carrier into a rocker, a ﬂoor seat to cradle, as well as including a detachable rattle and electronic panel. All Little Love Baby dolls and most other baby dolls up to 36cm ﬁt perfectly within the carrier which encourages motor skills, language development, role and imaginative play. Creating quality wooden toys for girls and boys! Cutie wonderland Great Gizmos 01293 543221 www.greatgizmos.co.uk Great Gizmos has a fantastic range of dolls and accessories from the luxury plush Nici Wonderland range. All are made from the softest of material and with unique identities, plus all Nici dolls are machine washable and suitable from birth. All clothing is interchangeable between the various Nici dolls. Cute Minilucas and Minisophie are the best of friends down on their farm. They love to look after their animal friends, especially chicks and piglets. The 30cm plush dolls have matching accessories, including a super soft cushion and miniature farm animals for added role play. Minilina the Vet is a wonderfully soft dolly who loves to care for her animals. Wearing a vet’s tabard, and carrying her pink bag with her medical instruments and collar to stop animals from licking their wounds, she is ready for any animal emergency. Blonde Miniclara comes with a pink tutu, ballet pumps, ﬂoral headband and cute kitten while Ballerina Miniclara loves to twirl and dance. Miniclara is joined in NICI Wonderland by Minilotta and Minilara, dolls that are the perfect companion for any little girl. Minilotta can venture underwater, and redhead Minilara is a keen gardener who loves tending her plants. FEBRUARY 2016 Contact Us! t: +31203058620 e: [email protected] www.kidkraft.com 55 FEATURE DOLLS Just like mum HTI 01253 775544 www.htigroup.co.uk HTI’s offering includes the premium Silver Cross and Mamas & Papas Junior collections while the company has recently strengthened its portfolio with the addition of the internationally-renowned Chicco brand for autumn 2016. Inspired by the models available in the real life nursery ranges, and featuring up-to-the-minute stylish fabric designs, HTI’s dolls prams provide little girls with the ultimate doll accessory — their own set of wheels. HTI’s Chicco dolls’ prams and pushchairs offer a range of designs across price points with features and styling inspired by Chicco’s nursery models. The Chicco 3-in1 offers front- and rear-facing pram and pushchair options. With a detachable pram body, it features swivel wheels, an adjustable hood, soft grip height-adjustable handle, under seat shopping basket and a matching changing shoulder bag for fantastic role-play. The Chicco range launches late 2016. The stylish collection of Mamas & Papas dolls prams and pushchairs goes from strength to strength for HTI, bolstered by M&P Armadillo dolls pushchair. The design dolls pram is inspired by the real-life nursery model with a Lemon Drop yellow colour and matching bag. Zip it! Vivid 01483 449944 www.vividtoysandgames.co.uk Zippeeez are micro-scale collectable creatures that come to life on their playsets with magic miniature movement. They are sound reactive, so the more they hear the more active they will be, and each playset includes cute animal sounds. Across the range of price points there are different combinations of magic movement and kid-powered features. Each playset comes with at least one Zippeee, plus there is a Quintuplet pack to build up a character collection. Zippeeez will be TV advertised from launch and supported by a cross-platform PR campaign. 56 Cheers for Tears John Adams 01480 414361 www.johnadams.co.uk Following on from the Tiny Tears 50th Anniversary Doll last year, John Adams is giving this recognisable doll a makeover for 2016. First launched in the 1960s, Tiny Tears was the ﬁrst fully-functioning feeding, crying and wetting herself doll. With closing eyes, moveable arms, legs and head, it has been loved by children for generations. Classic Tiny Tears can be fed from her water bottle and then placed on her potty to wee. She will also close her eyes when laid down for a nap offering children the opportunity for nurturing role play. This year, the refreshed Classic Tiny Tears doll models a new outﬁt, featuring a specially-designed patterned fabric that is completely unique to Tiny Tears, and comes complete with her essential accessories, including bottle, potty, dummy and hairbrush. Also new for 2016 is the Teeny Tiny Tears soft-bodied doll, which has duel function packaging that can be turned into a cute cot — the perfect introduction to the Tiny Tears brand. Both dolls will be available from May and the range will supported by a heavyweight TV campaign as well as beneﬁting from PR support. Super girls for 2016 Mattel 01628 500 000 www.mattel.com This is the Year of the Girls, as Barbie celebrates girls’ imagination, empowering them to dream and believe in their dreams. It will remind society that “Barbie is the only brand that allows girls to imagine themselves as a mermaid to a movie star, a fairy to a fashionista and a princess to a president”. Barbie will create a connection with mums by demonstrating and showcasing the beneﬁts of open-ended play. Through captivating content, Barbie will inspire girls of all ages along their journey of self-discovery letting them know that You Can be Anything. The year starts when Barbie turns spy in an actionpacked new ﬁlm Barbie: Spy Squad where she and best friends Teresa and Renee change from hardworking gymnasts into undercover secret agents. The release is supported by a fantastic toy line including the Secret Agent Lead doll. An extensive marketing and retail programme including TV, PR activation, national cinema partnership and-eye catching in-store display materials will make this a major release for spring. Barbie launches an exciting fantasy range to appeal to younger girls with the magical world of Barbie Dreamtopia, supported with an exciting toy range including a new hair segment featuring Barbie Snap N Style Princess, Barbie Endless Hair Kingdom Unicorn and Barbie Long Hair Chelsea dolls, plus Barbie Rainbow Lights Mermaid. Supported by rich visual content, girls can immerse themselves in Dreamtopia across a variety of digital platforms including Barbie.com and the Barbie Life app. Barbie Made to Move dolls can mimic realistic action and have 22 joints for an incredible range of movement. Barbie Fashionista continues to evolve remaining committed to its focus on diversity and up-to-date trends. Monster High launches its empowering new brand campaign How Do You Boo?, encouraging girls to embrace their unique selves and show us how they boo. Spring sees the new underwater adventure DVD Great Scarrier Reef. July will see the introduction of the ground-breaking action dolls DC Super Hero Girls High offering a diverse array of strong female characters in a fun and action-packed universe, and Ever After High continues to excite in the fairytale and fantasy segment with new long-form content and webisodes. toysnplaythings.co.uk DON’T MISS… We bring to the fore a selection of the hottest and newest products that will help you sell more. Buyers and retailers, get in touch with your sales contacts! Product: Shufﬂe Subbuteo Company: Cartamundi Tel: 01268 511522 Web: www.cartamundi.com Product: Magformers Princess Set Company: Magformers Tel: 01582 545330 Web: www.magformers.co.uk P d t B Product: Batman t vS Superman Figures Fi Company: Schleich Tel: 01279 873746 Web: www.schleich-s.com/en/GB FEBRUARY 2016 Product: Bamboo Company: Flair PLC Tel: 020 8643 0320 Web: www.ﬂairplc.co.uk Product: Scentco Backpack Buddies Company: DKL Marketing Tel: 01604 678 780 Web: www.dkltoys.co.uk Product: Micronoids from Meccano Company: Spin Master Tel: 01628 535 000 Web: www.spinmastertoys.co.uk Product: Jumbo Animals - Mommas and Babies - Farm Company: Learning Resources Tel: 01553 819 386 Web: www.learningresources.co.uk Product: Big Robots Company: Mookie Toys Tel: 01525 722722 Web: www.mookie.co.uk Product: Peek-a-Boo Company: Ty UK Ltd Tel: 01329 829 828 Web: www.ty.com 57 REVIEW LONDON TOY FAIR Game, set and match Toy Fair 2016 has come and gone in a blaze of glory. TnP catches up with a few exhibitors to ﬁnd out how the show was for them T oy Fair 2016 is over. Each year the build-up to the UK’s largest toy fair is immense and this year was no different. The fair’s much-publicised Sunday start proved to be no real issue to exhibitors with a steady ﬂow of retailers and buyers through the doors of Kensington’s Olympia. Organisers have revealed that Toy Fair 2016 was very well-attended and initial concerns about the clash with Nuremberg went unfounded. Simply the best In fact, some exhibitors went so far as to claim 2016 was one of their best years at the show. Among those was Jumbo with Steven Russell telling TnP: “London Toy Fair was a great success and one of our best yet!” Steven explained that Jumbo showcased its full range of adult jigsaw puzzles including Wasgij and Falcon de luxe. He added: “Our popular licensed puzzles generated a lot of positivity for the year ahead. We also had the opportunity to present our brand new DINO 3D 58 Puzzle range and new Peppa Pig Party Time Race game for the ﬁrst time to retail and the feedback was very exciting!” Another exhibitor reporting good feedback was Learning Resources with Marketing, Communications and Event Coordinator Hannah Gargan saying 2016 was “the best ever Toy Fair for Learning Resources” — surely music to the ears of organisers. Learning Resources was previewing 2016 lines while showcasing its new corporate branding and updated packaging to retailers. “We received very positive feedback across the board, particularly on our new STEM ranges with Colby our coding mouse making his debut on Toy Fair TV,” revealed Hannah. When exhibitors were not taking orders or showcasing new ranges, they were looking for leads to follow-up, which is precisely what Amscan did. “Toy Fair was a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest ranges to new customers and markets,” said Chris Smalley, Business Unit Director. “ Toy Fair was a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest ranges to new customers and markets ” Chris Smalley, Amscan “We now have some strong leads to follow up with from the event.” Unveiling the new Unveiling new products obviously takes centre stage but one ﬁrm celebrated a double whammy. Toy Fair marked Bananagrams’ tenth anniversary at the fair and they also launched two new games. “London Toy Fair was very special for us this year as we celebrated the 10th Bananaversary of our game, Bananagrams! We unveiled two brand new games — Bananagrams Party and My First Bananagrams — both of which were incredibly well-received by retailers and the press. The Bananagrams Lounge proved to be a popular meeting place and we had a great crowd turn out for our champagne birthday celebration on the stand on press day. All in all a fantastic show for the brand,” enthused Rena Nathanson, Top Banana, Bananagrams, Inc. From Flying Gadgets point of view, Toy Fair was deemed a success with Josh Farleigh telling TnP that toysnplaythings.co.uk Majen Immink, Head of Toy Fair Operations and Sales, says… “A huge thank you to all our exhibitors and their contractors as well as our wider team for all their efforts in creating another fantastic looking fair. We had many reports from visitors of how good the show looked once again. “The logistical difﬁculties we faced upon having to change the dates weren’t ideal and it meant that everyone really had to pull out all the stops, though we trust that the efforts were worth the rewards. Feedback thus far from exhibitors seems to suggest this and has, on the whole, been very positive with reports that they saw the people they were hoping to see and thus had a successful show. “We look forward to returning to the usual Tuesday to Thursday format next year from 24 to 26 January 2017. Online applications are already coming through thick and fast, which is very encouraging.” Union J's George Shelley was at Toy Fair 2016 Spice Girl Mel C was spotted at Toy Fair Children's chef Annabel Karmel was on the Casdon stand the company picked up lots of new accounts with a strong media interest in the X-Water as well as their new drone range Flycker. Josh added that Nuremberg did not have an impact with their stand busy until early afternoon on the ﬁnal day. This sentiment was echoed by The Sales Partnership’s James Triptree who said for them Monday was a key day. “The turnout seemed good and the show had a buzz. Tuesday had been written off by most, but we were surprised because even at closing time there were enthusiastic souls still walking the aisles. All in all, the show delivered and we managed to get our new Bruder and KD lines seen by a good spread of buyers.” Awards night Along with celebrities on Press Day including Union J’s George Shelley, former Spice Girl Mel C, chef Annabel Karmel and pre-school star Justin Fletcher, there was also plenty of excitement on Sunday night at the annual Toy Industry Awards. Hasbro’s Pie Face was crowned Toy of the Year, Retailer of the Year went to Smyths and Toy Licence went to Disney Frozen. FEBRUARY 2015 “ The show delivered... we managed to get our new Bruder and KD lines seen by a good spread of buyers ” James Triptree, The Sales Partnership Dates conﬁrmed for Toy Fair 2017 Toy and Supplier of the Year Awards: Visitors to Toy Fair were, no doubt, delighted to learn that dates for the 2017 show have been conﬁrmed. The fair will return to its normal schedule running from Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 January while Nuremberg runs from 1 February to 6 February. Collectable Range of the Year Shopkins, Flair Toy Retailer of the Year winner: Interactive Toy of the Year Little Live Pets Bird and Cage, Character Options Independent Toy Retailer of the Year Aladdin’s Cave, Guernsey Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year (up to ﬁve stores) Toytown (Seaford) Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year (up to thirty stores) Toy Barnhaus Specialist Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year (more than thirty stores) Smyths Toys Online Toy Retailer of the Year Shop Direct General Multiple Toy Retailer of the Year Argos Department Store Toy Retailer of the Year W J Daniel & Co, Windsor Toy Retailer of the Year Smyths Toys Construction Range of the Year Star Wars, LEGO Action Toy of the Year Nerf Modulus, Hasbro Doll of the Year Disney Frozen Sing-Along-Elsa, Jakks Paciﬁc Creative Toy of the Year Wacky-tivities Kinetic Sand, Spin Master Pre-School Toy of the Year Paw Patrol Paw Patroller, Spin Master Innovative Toy of the Year IDo3D Deluxe 3D Design Studio, Flair Feature Plush Toy of the Year Puppy Surprise, Trends Toy Licence of the Year Frozen, Disney Supplier of the Year LEGO Special Recognition Award EPOCH making toys Personality of The Year Paul Dean, Mattel Toy of the Year Pie Face, Hasbro 59 FEATURE TOY FAIR REVIEW New reigns supreme Casdon 01253 608248 www.casdon.co.uk Casdon, celebrating its 70th birthday this year, unveiled new items from its 2016 portfolio at this year’s London Toy Fair. Visitors were able to see and witness ﬁrst-hand, its brand new Dyson Cordless Vacuum. Another addition to the Little Helpers collection of role-play toys is the Hetty and Henry Household Cleaning Sets. New to the Little Cooks range is the Birthday Cake Set which allows little ones to treat friends and family without the added calories! Visitors were given the chance to meet bestselling international author, Annabel Karmel, who came to the stand to show off the Annabel Karmel branded cookery collection. Keeping it fresh GP Flair 0208 643 0320 www.ﬂairplc.co.uk There was plenty to see from GP Flair at Toy Fair this year with award-winning ranges and new collections across its Girls, Boys, Pre-School and Creative Play portfolios that had retailers lining up to see what was new. Winner of the Best Collectable Range of the Year Award, Shopkins has moved from Series 3 to Series 4, bringing even more cool and colourful shopping inspired characters to collect. On display were the new Garden and Party Time theme sets, plus the Shopkins Pet Shop aisle that introduced new Petkins collectables. Big news for Shopkins fans was the introduction of the Shoppies Dolls. The Shoppies are fabulously fashionable dolls, each with their own personality, outﬁt and accessories. Toy Fair also saw Flair’s new girls’ fashion doll, U Hugs on display. The initial launch introduces six dolls to collect, all of which have quirky traits of their own. Aiming to retain the top spot in the action ﬁgure market, Flair continues to grow its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection with new waves of exciting action ﬁgures from the animation series. From spring, fans can swell their ranks of Ninjas with new waves of ﬁgures including notable friends and foes from the series. 52 Creative Character Character Options 0161 6339800 www.character-online.com Characters Options’ 2016 Toy Fair was full of big brands and new launches including the ﬁrst trade fair outing for Teletubbies, the industry launch of new craft sensation Pom Pom Wow!, a special screening room for Storytime Theatre, and media frenzy around the return of Stretch Armstrong. The ﬁrm’s World of Teletubbies was on full display and featured collectable plush, talking soft toys and a host of interactive playsets and novelty toys. There was a special visit from the Teletubbies themselves and an exclusive appearance of the Sun Baby. Smell you later DKL Marketing 01604 678 780 www.dkl.co.uk DKL Marketing returned to Toy Fair with even more brilliant products from across eight leading brands. With more than 100 new products launching, the DKL stand was buzzing with excitement! The new launches and bestsellers were all well received by visitors, and buyers were excited by DKL’s variety of quality product offering good margin. Highlights were the Retro Tin Toys from Scratch, Finding Dory scented stationery, the Scratch Darts FSDU, Squishy SmartLab lines, Miniland EmotiBlocks, Hama Diamond Animals, Breyer Decorate Your Horse, and PlayMais Trendy Mosaic. Mat-attack Eduk8 Worldwide 01434 672 336 www.eduk8worldwide.com Eduk8 say they were delighted with the reaction they received to its new ranges from buyers at London Toy Fair. A highlight was winning a Best New Toys Award for its range of large ﬂoor mat games. Available as Snakes and Ladders or Ludo – both with unique dice domes to ensure you never lose dice again. Plus, the Crocodile Hop and Large Numbers Games were big hits, each being supplied with large jumbo inﬂatable dice. All mats are water and heat resistant with UV protection, so perfect for outdoor play. Suitable for 2-4 players aged 3 and above. Great, all -year round family fun! toysnplaythings.co.uk NEW BrainBox jumps for joy! ... the makers of For the full range visit: www.greenboardgames.com 01494 538999 [email protected] FEATURE TOY FAIR REVIEW Where fun begins Funrise 01908 555640 www.funrise.com Funrise unveiled new collections across its portfolio at Toy Fair this year which had eager customers lining up to see what’s new for 2016 (as well as play with the bubbles!) Unleashed at Toy Fair were new bubble blowing devices from Gazillion Bubbles, the bubble blowing brand of choice for kids. This year will see new Gazillion Bubble gadgets unveiled, including the “Bump N Go” Robot that moves across the ﬂoor propelling bubbles as he goes. Also available will be blasters such as the Handheld Hurricane which will add to the mega bubble blowers such as the Gazillion Tornado and Monsoon. This year Gazillion will beneﬁt from TV advertising and a full marketing plan of digital and kids press, ensuring brand awareness is at its height as the warmer months approach. Tonka has once again ﬁrmly established itself in Funrise’s portfolio and, with new added lines, there was much to keep retailers happy. Tonka Climb Overs is high on the agenda for the Funrise team and these 4x4 motorised vehicles will climb over almost anything! There’s a number of playsets to choose from, all of which interconnect using a Click N’ Climb track system to conﬁgure countless obstacles! Take the vehicles for an off-road outdoor adventure and watch as they manoeuvre around almost anything in their way! TV advertised, the new Climb-over series has many fun sets for tough kids to get to grips with, such as the Snake Pit Pass and Ripsaw Summit. Game on! Gibsons Fair fun Green Board Games 01494 538 999 www.greenboardgames.com The GBG team say London Toy Fair 2016 was the most successful to date. With increased interest from new and existing customers, meetings were scheduled in months resulting in constant trafﬁc throughout the three days. The Green Board Games brand is now hugely recognised, substantiated by increasing demand for their evergrowing and evolving range. The team say they were thrilled with the number of retailers joining them for lengthy periods. In order to increase footfall GBG took advantage of having branded ﬂoor tiles positioned in prominent, carefully chosen places throughout the show; these helped draw increased awareness as to their location and presence. The overarching response to their product offering was consistent throughout all days of the show, emphasising that the quality at the core of all products an integral part of their offering. 020 8661 8866 www.gibsonsgames.co.uk Toy Fair was a strong show for Gibsons and the team want to say a huge ‘thank you!’ to everyone to came along to visit their stand. This year the team introduced caricaturist George Williams to their stand, who transformed the staff and customers into amazingly uncanny cartoon versions of themselves! Visitors were also entertained by Gibsons Lucky Dip promotion, inviting customers who placed an order over £450 to rummage in the Lucky Dip bin and scoop some fabulous prizes. The team were also pleased to see a strong interest in their new lines. Highlights of the Gibsons range this year include the relaunch of the retro game Wembley, a classic which many consumers will remember from as far back as the 1970s. Wembley will be available from April 2016. The new Emma Ball range also impressed visitors at the Gibsons stand. 62 Living Toy Fair Orchard Toys 01953 859525 www.orchardtoys.com Orchard Toys had a very successful London Toy Fair this year, seeing their existing customers and developing relationships with new contacts in the trade. They were thrilled to win a ‘Best New Toy’ award in the Games & Puzzles category for their ‘Where Do I Live?’ animal lotto game. The game was up against some amazing toys and games, with the company honoured to have been recognised as a Best New Toy for 2016. toysnplaythings.co.uk RETAIL All aboard... plenty of room on top OPINION TnP loves to hear your views. This month we speak to key wholesalers and suppliers to learn what’s on their minds. We explore this month’s hottest topics. Trade talk In the wake of fair season, TnP catches up with some of the industry’s ﬁnest to discover what toys they’re excited about in Q1, and the licences to watch in a year jam-packed with blockbuster ﬁlms MARK AND NATALIE PHILLIPS Directors, Buddy Tag “ We are trying to make people aware that there are these devices out there on the market that help with child safety ” “ The Run-along Twirlywoos are a ﬁrm favourite across the whole Golden Bear team and they never fail to raise a smile when they set off 64 ” What excited you about being at Toy Fair? It’s our ﬁrst trade exhibition, we’re a new brand — it’s great to get out there and meet independent retailers as well as larger online stores and department stores. It’s great to meet people and get the brand out there. And how did you ﬁnd it in the Green House section? Really successful — great feedback, people are really interested and we’ve taken orders, which is the most important thing! What are you hoping to get out of Toy Fair? For us it’s just about bringing the brand to the UK as it’s an American company. It’s trying to make people aware that there are these devices out there on the market that help with child safety. They’re an extra pair of eyes for parents. They help in that moment, that split second where a child may go out of sight by providing an audible alarm and thereby preventing that moment of fear that I’m sure a lot of parents have had. CHRISTINE NICHOLLS Vice-Chair and Product Development Director, Golden Bear What are your new product launches here? Being a master toy company for many licences, we continually introduce new and innovative products which keep our ranges fresh and exciting. We’re pleased to be launching newly-acquired licences such as Oddbods. This fun and quirky range includes blind bag collectables taking the company into a new arena. We’re also showcasing another brand-new licensed range, Messy Goes To Okido, and we have some brilliant new In The Night Garden feature plush and also an interactive playset based on the iconic Pinky Ponk. For speed and excitement, there’s the amazing new Go MINI Racetrack! What’s your favourite from the range and why? The Run-along Twirlywoos are a ﬁrm favourite across the whole Golden Bear team and never fail to raise a smile — our stand was a hive of activity with the Run-along Derby. And we have great expectations for the fabulous In The Night Garden Musical Pinky Ponk. What licences have got you going for 2016? We have some great licences within our own portfolio – In The Night Garden, Twirlywoos and Mr Tumble, to name but a few. A highlight is the new fun and crazy Oddbods. Equally, the Messy Goes To Okido licence with its science and arts themes. IAN HAM National Accounts Manager, Kiddimoto Let’s begin with the recently-launched iconic London bus — what is it about? We had stock come in a bit early and communicated this out and the response was fantastic; we even got stock out before Christmas. We’d been wanting to do a sit-on for a while to access the younger age group — below two years — as all of our products are more toward ages two and up. We had some designs put together from tuk-tuks to tractors, but the one we kept going back to naturally was the bus — so we developed that further. I think another strength of the product’s design is evident when we’ve had children testing it — they instantly get it. “ There’s just been no selling involved with the bus, people are just going for them once they see them ” You must be thinking you can expand this to other transport-themed ride-ons? Exactly. It’s all very much in-house at the moment, but we should start to see things happening in development toward the end of this year. There’s just been no selling involved with the bus, people are just going for them once they see them, so we are looking to expand the range. How do you communicate across such a wide range of retailers from supermarkets to garden centres? As it stands our biggest reach out to customers is at shows like this. We do a lot of PR, we have a really good PR company. So it’s a mixture of our in-house marketing team and a digital manager — the majority of the time we speak to our retailers over the phone and draw them to our website to see our new products. Garden centres for us is quite a new market; we’re talking to some of the larger chains at the moment but it is part of a long process. The bus is ideal for it, as it’s an all-round product. How important is it to develop the designs in the UK? It’s something we’re really proud of. You get an instant recognition from retailers as it gives them peace of mind. If there is feedback we can react to it straight away. We keep getting retailers asking for a steam train version of the bus. toysnplaythings.co.uk UK Country Manager, Clementoni Marketing Manager, Ravensburger Tell us about the baby range. Baby Clementoni is really important. We launched this collection in the UK last year with a lot of advertising, a lot of press and a lot of investment. The results that we got are really impressive and this year we launch 10 additional items from low retail price (£9.99) up to higher product such as a ride-on. All the products we have are 100% educational. One of the key products for us is the tumbling car. Every time it tumbles it says something funny for the children, it’s a nice product. We also have a talking plush bear that comes with a free app download. “ We have a new agreement with Oxford University. Clementoni is really linked to science products In licensing, how have you found your Disney products? What is your top-selling licensed product? Disney — Mickey and Minnie — are classic evergreens that always do well, plush do the best. The talking books are classics, easy to understand and we have a wide distribution of this product. For us, licensing is important as we work a lot with educational products. Clementoni is proud to say that it has a lot of new licences such as Blaze and the Monster Machines, Finding Dory, Masha and the Bear and the Dreamworks collection like Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar. We have exclusivity of products as well. ” You’ve recently taken on Brio — tell us more about that. We started distributing Brio in July 2015, so we didn’t show anything last year at Toy Fair. This year we had a big display showing the world of Brio and the different sections you can buy. We focussed on the My First Range with the trains and accessories that children and parents like to play with — we got a really good reception. Is quality the greatest appeal to the consumer? I think the biggest appeal is the quality — our jigsaws last — once they’re put away they can be taken out and played with again and the quality is still strong. Our puzzles are very UK-rooted, using UK designs to make them speciﬁc to our market. What is your personal hero product for 2016? Space Hawk — an app-related toy. It just does so much more, there’s different ﬂight modes, there’s a whole world that you can enter — it’s good for kids as it draws them away from the apps that cost money to keep downloading. Once you’ve got Space Hawk that’s it. You unlock a galaxy of games. There are ﬁve game boards included in each pack, and it can be used as a stand alone toy or you can add your smartphone into it and each game has two to ﬁve hours of gameplay. What would you say is your best-selling STEM product? We have a new agreement with Oxford University. Clementoni is really linked to science products. We are launching a technological branch of science products, all illustrated in the manual. There is a motor inside, so children can start to understand the ﬁrst basic elements of mechanical engineering. We’ve also got a classiclooking robot — MIO — and Cyber robot which is programmable via a tablet and smartphone. What do you love about Toy Fair that keeps you coming back? Ever year you can understand from the customers what has been happening in the previous year and what is working. You can understand how Christmas went, and what the expectation is for the year ahead. You can discuss industry issues and still have the time to launch your products. DAVID KELLY MD, Magformers What was important for you for Toy Fair? This was the UK launch — the start of the company going forward. We’ve done a lot with the PR team, found a really good location, done newsletters and used social media to create a buzz. The demonstrations were incredible — I saw someone assemble a dome in seconds — you must be extremely satisﬁed? A big part of Magformers is to build from a 2D plane to make a geometric shape. For Toy Fair, we wanted to recreate that using live demos, so the team were ﬂown over from Korea who do the videos and they performed live demonstrations. With the trend toward STEM products — how is Magformers capitalising on this? We have just launched a brand-new range called STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Mathematics. The Super Steam that we’ve launched will cover motion and power blocks while still using the magnetic pieces to construct — using air pressure to bring movement to the different pieces. We’ve got a lot of educational sets as well with speciﬁc learning manuals. What are your top products for the year ahead? I would say our most popular line is the Wow set retailing at £29.99 with wheels and set cards, we’ve had loads of success with this. A good line will be the Sweethouse set where we’ve introduced accessories where children can make castles for example, including LEDs so this will be a hero line. Also My First Sets for 18 months and up. These are probably three of our bestselling lines for this year. 65 2 and irey A avid r's D a b To Mooki e's Gemm a Lewin g to n x! T Re Anne-Marie Noon, Flair n e e r c s r e v l i S sell ryone g eve in lp He more gazin gs Ma h r, wit ire i a F Toy . the ndon howcase V at www o L t s a T stage chat andes of TnP Anthony Templ e r t n o e, Rainbow De t od ce p s i signs u k p o g e o n n t i o e n i a eu tch up g u a q s V TnP T try ﬁgure lines. 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The gre ith some trulyer the year dustry gathere at and the goo Pie Face's achievemen d to celebrate d shining taking the topt with Hasbro's bright a t retail. spot, and Smy ths t and Gran t r a St u ene h Lev M i tc Flair's P ater Bro wn, Nico la and Man dy FEBRUARY 2016 on a g re a t y ear REVIEW NUREMBERG Show fever The world’s biggest toy show is over for another year – TnP caught up with exhibitors to ﬁnd out just what happened at the German event H aving a successful Nuremberg, whether you are a retailer or an exhibitor, is pretty crucial. Buyers from across all international markets meet with exhibitors from an equally diverse range of industries over six days to showcase ranges, ﬁnalise orders and explore new business opportunities. The world’s largest toy fair ran from 27 January to 1 February this year with thousands of toy, nursery and party retailers from across the globe descending on the German city of Nuremberg. The show is a vital date in the diary of so many people within the industry, but what makes it so important to exhibitors? “As a global marketing company, Nuremberg provides a great opportunity to showcase all our brands and for buyers to ﬁnalise their range selections,” said Marian Davis, Marketing Manager for MGA and Zapf Creation. Speaking about this year’s show, Marian added: “I think there was a very positive vibe and 68 greater sense of excitement, plus we had small increase on visitors attending our stand compared to last year.” Creating a buzz Cheatwell Games’ Creative Director Jon Church described the company’s Nuremberg team as barely having time to draw breath such was the level of visitors to its stand, adding “and the show is six days long!” “Our novel new Cheat collapsible dice shaker and set of Pod Games card dispensers created a particular buzz of excitement,” revealed Jon. “Similarly, the international launch of our new children’s games got an excellent reception: Get the Picture, Face Race, Kids’ Charades and Chattabox — with new graphics and added components — went down particularly well. Although he felt the show was slightly quieter than normal, HTI’s Vice-President of Global Sales, Anthony Grimaud explained that: “Nuremberg offers HTI the opportunity to see “ We always have a great show at Nuremberg and this year was no exception. The major announcement on Barbie meant the stand was buzzing with excitement ” Wendy Hill, Mattel as many international distributors and customers as possible over the course of a few days. "In particular it enables us to see and make contact with those international customers that do not attend the Hong Kong previews in January and also provides an opportunity to meet customers from the local German market.” Busy, busy, busy! One company that found themselves the talk of the fair was Mattel — and for all the right reasons! The company announced three new body shapes for Barbie during the fair with the iconic doll now representing tall, curvy and petite girls everywhere. Asked to describe the show, Brand Activation Director Wendy Hill told TnP it was: “Busy, busy, busy!” She admitted the announcement had an impact: “We always have a great show at Nuremberg and this year was no exception. The major announcement on Barbie meant the stand was buzzing toysnplaythings.co.uk State of toys with excitement.” Nuremberg remains one of the more important dates in Mattel’s show diary. “We see all our major customers at the show so it’s very important for us to be able to showcase our full range just before selections start,” explained Wendy. “For the UK team it is less about taking orders more about showing the ranges and discussing our marketing and retail activation plans. "Every show has their strengths but for us it allows us to see our buyers just before selections and share with them any new exciting launches.” RETAIL COMMENT… Michael Angel from Toy State’s UK ofﬁce gave TnP the lowdown on how Nuremberg went for them. “ We were very happy with the meetings and now just have to work with the buyers to turn all those good meetings into good 2016 business ” “The Nuremberg show was great and we were very happy with all of our customer meetings as they all appeared to be very positive about our 2016 ranges especially our new product ranges of vehicles featuring the TMNT, DC Super Friends, Hot Wheels and Barbie brands as well as our existing Nikko, CAT, James Bond and Road Ripper ranges. Also we had very positive feedback to our 2016 TV and marketing plans. All in all, we were very happy with the meetings and now just have to work with the buyers to turn all those good meetings into good 2016 business. Also we were very happy to learn that London and Nuremberg Toy Fairs dates do not clash in 2017!” “Nuremberg was really good for us. A very tiring trip as we had to tie it in with London, but we got to see some suppliers that we work with on a DI basis that we were unable to see in London, so it gives us a compact way of seeing a different side to our business rather than domestic suppliers which are mainly seen in London. We only make Nuremberg a quick trip, but even at that we have three days rammed with important appointments.” Brian Simpson, SMF Toy Town FEBRUARY 2015 REVIEW SPRING FAIR Spring in your step Bi i h ’ NEC was a one-stop-shop Birmingham’s t h ffor everything thi you can think of – party, gifts, greetings, homeware and of course — toys. TnP was on site to get a ﬂavour of the event S pring Fair comes at the tail end of fair season for toy exhibitors but it by no means suffers because of this. In fact, Spring Fair is a hugely important date in the diary because of the scope of visitors who attend. Not only is it brimming with toy buyers but you’ve got premium gift and homeware buyers on site too and the scope for cross-sell is immense. That’s why Hall 5 is an important place to be if you are looking to tackle a broad cross section of retailers. This year the fair ran from Sunday 7 to Thursday 11 February and this year the fair celebrated its 66th in operation — no mean feat! Prior to Spring Fair, Iain Morgan, CEO of Bladez Toyz, explained that one of the reasons they attend the show is because: “Spring Fair is a great central point in the UK for us to meet retailers face to face.” Iain credited Spring Fair with having a diverse mix of buyers which “opens doors for us into other sectors with the gift side of our business". “We have a diverse range of lines, from toys to gifts and pre-school, 70 so having such a selection of retailers visiting the show gives our new launches a great audience." Orders a plenty Beneﬁtting from a refreshed layout with express entrances, linking walkways and edited layouts which improved the ﬂow of visitors to Spring Fair, visitors were able to get the most out of the crossover purchasing opportunities. Organisers i2i revealed that thousands of buyers from across the UK and further aﬁeld visit each year — 44 per cent of whom do not attend other trade events with 75 per cent of visitors placing orders with suppliers as a result of their attendance at Spring Fair. Great Gizmos returned to Spring Fair this year and Director and Co-Founder Ian Dayus told TnP: “Spring Fair has been very good, it is great to be back in Hall 5 and we’ve picked up some new accounts.” There was similar news from DKL, with Marketing Executive Farel Williams describing the show as being “great” for the company. “Not only did we get to see regular customers, we also opened “ Spring Fair has been very good… we’ve picked up some new accounts ” Ian Dayus, Great Gizmos several new accounts and met a brilliant variety of different buyers.” Citing a “tremendous response” to their new lines, Tobar’s CEO David Mordecai told us: “Spring Fair yet again has proved an excellent chance for us to meet up with old and new faces in the industry. We’ve had tremendous response to our new lines including Schylling Star Wars BeBots, Thunderbirds Flexi Figures, Finding Dory Zuru playsets and Tobar’s pocket money collection. We’re delighted with the amount of new customers we’ve attracted over the last few days.” The news was equally as positive coming from the Thames & Kosmos camp with Emma Hanlon revealing it has been the company’s “best Spring Fair yet with plenty of orders and new customers". Lanka Kade were another company enjoying a successful show. "It has been really great," said Director Diane Soysa. "We've met a lot of new customers, which is fantastic." And with that, Spring Fair closes its door for another year. toysnplaythings.co.uk LICENSING NEWS Getting angry! Ravensburger and Sambro have been named as two licensees jumping on board the Angry Birds train. They are being joined by Poeticgem and Smith and Brooks, who together with Sambro and Ravensburger were named by Bulldog Licensing as four new licensing partners for the upcoming ﬂick. The Angry Birds Movie, released in May, is a major summer tent pole comedy produced by Rovio Entertainment and distributed globally by Sony Pictures International. Sambro will produce a range of bags, stationery and pocket money toys while Ravensburger have come on board for jigsaw puzzles. Meanwhile, Poeticgem will produce a range of adult apparel and Smith and Brooks for kids clothing. Pokemon pik(achu) the Entertainer The Pokémon Company International teamed up with The Entertainer in February to deliver a retail promotion to mark 20 years of the brand. Beginning on 11 February, The Entertainer’s customers were able to pick up a special collector’s album free of charge in which they can showcase some of their cards from the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, XY— BREAKpoint. To help support the promotion, The Entertainer installed branded Pokémon window displays, and selected stores have additional point-of-sale materials, including photo-opportunity standees and hanging Pikachu characters. Master toy partner Tomy also got involved with a 25 per cent discount on its range of toys, and the TCG and toys will be merchandised together on an end-of-bay display in stores. What’s Nexo? W Cool forr Pre-school superstars stars Clangers have a new partner on board board. Rights owners Coolabi has teamed up with plush specialists Ty UK to create a range of gift plush for the BAFTA award-winning series which Ty will distribute a gift plush collection in selected retailers in the UK and Ireland from spring 2016. Steve Gomez, Business Development Director of Ty UK, said the company is “immensely proud” to partner with Coolabi while Valerie Fry, Director of Licensing at Coolabi, said they are “delighted to be developing a range of gift plush with Ty, which will complement the master toy range from Character Options”. 172 The Cartoon Network and LEGO have come up with a T 3 360° approach to supporting the new LEGO Nexo K Knights brand. Along with broadcasting the LEGO-animated Nexo K Knights series, which is currently airing every day at 6 6pm on Cartoon Network, the network will also ssupport the new Nexo Knights toy range and Merlok 2 2.0 gaming app across their TV and digital platforms. Cartoon Network’s partnership with LEGO includes a 3 30” webdrive, which will introduce kids to the toy range and ask them to U-Knight for a very special Cartoon Network quest by heading to the bespoke Nexo Knights microsite hosted by www.CartoonNetwork.co.uk. The microsite features exclusive content which offers the opportunity for kids to enter a competition for a chance to win prizes, including the entire toy range. Additionally, once kids reach a certain level of the game they will be rewarded with an exclusive powerup shield which they can scan and use while playing the app. The campaign will run until 4 March. toysnplaythings.co.uk LICENSING NEWS As seen on Tele HTI and Bladez have both been announced as Teletubbies licensees. DHX Brands signed ﬁve new UK consumer products licensees for the brand, adding to its current roster of 49 licensees. HTI will produce Teletubbies-themed toys, which include musical role-playing and activity games, as well as novelty items while Bladez will be launching a range of inﬂatable toys. In addition, Kokomo will produce products in the health and beauty category, Misirli has taken the licence for Teletubbies socks while Whitehouse has signed on for the amusement category, including plush toys. Products from these licensees are expected to launch in the UK beginning in autumn 2016. Come over to Justin’s House Golden Bear and Justin Fletcher have shared something of a special partnership over the past few years, and that relationship has been strengthened in a new deal with BBC Worldwide. After striking success with a toy range based on Justin’s character Mr Tumble and his Something Special series, Golden Bear has been appointed master toy partner for hilarious CBeebies show Justin’s House. The star of the shows himself was on the Golden Bear stand at London Toy Fair to announce the new deal with Golden Bear’s Vice-Chair and Director Christine Nichols, who told TnP: “We have plenty of experience with the Mr Tumble range, which we have given a makeover for SS, so this has been a natural progression for us. “Kids love engaging with the characters in the show. Our Justin’s House Playset is the house itself, and has lots of fun, high energy play value. Retailers have been very impressed with that authenticity and how true to the show it is. The toys will launch AW16, and we have a full TV and online marketing plan, which will roll out in July.” FEBRUARY 2016 Krazy for Kawaii Sambro recently launched a range licensed Kawaii Cubes at London Toy Fair. The plush characters come in varying sized cuddly cubes and are dedicated to some of the most popular DC Comics and Warner Bros. heroes. The high-quality products come in three sizes: small (2.5in), medium (4in) and large (8in) and feature Wonder Woman, Batman, Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo, Fred Flintsone, Superman, Green Lantern, Tweety Bird, Tasmanian Devil and more. Completely stackable and collectable, the Cubes have fantastic on-shelf appeal and allow retailers to maximise space while the array of price points allows them to stock full ranges. Trevor semiretires from Danilo A new member is joining the licensing team at Danilo following the conﬁrmation of the semiretirement of long-serving Licensing Director Trevor Jones. Danilo Founder and Chairman Laurence Prince said Trevor will be stepping down at the end of February after 18 years at the company, although he will continue as a director on the board for the foreseeable future, while Dan Grant will start as Senior Licensing Manager on March 21 to work alongside him. Laurence is pictured (top left) with TV’s Eamonn Holmes at the National Calendar Awards recently, and Trevor is also pictured with the This Morning and Sky News presenter. 73 LICENSING OPINION KELVYN GARDNER Are you ﬁt for toys? Fresh from speaking at Hong Kong Toy Fair, Kelvyn Gardner, LIMA UK MD, ponders the industry W hen is a toy not a toy? I was pondering this before preparing a presentation I made last month at the Hong Kong Toy Fair — my ﬁrst time speaking at this longestablished conference. It came up because I was including some data from NPD about UK toy sales, and right up there, in with the biggest toy sellers, was Match Attax trading card game from Topps. Match Attax and other card games are now naturally assumed to be part of the toy business, at least from the toy trade’s point of view. Intriguingly, through the years I worked full-time in collectables, ﬁrstly for Panini and then with the company I co-founded, Merlin Publishing (now part of Topps), I never thought of trading cards as toys, even when there was a game element. In licensing terms, trading cards often fall into the publishing category, not the one for toys, and certainly, as the name implies, at Merlin we considered ourselves a publisher, as all our products were paper or board-based. I raised the point at the conference because I wished to communicate that innovation and imagination can be the way into licensed toys for newcomers. I have seen a kind of despair in the eyes of new toy companies who believe that all the key toy categories are likely to either be covered by the master toy licence, or already snapped up by the usual suspects. Fortunately, the toy business is forever reinventing itself, Now, this outcome so opportunities is clearly very similar to the goal for licences will continue to widen. that most educational toys set Still musing on the same point, for themselves. They position when is a toy not a toy, I’m turning themselves as providing learning my attention to my ﬁrst anniversary without seeming to do so. The child as a Fitbit user. This gadget, and does not wish to think themselves the many competitive devices at school, or the toy won’t be from other ﬁtness tech companies, much of a present. So the didactic is probably rightly classiﬁed as outcome is built into the fun. I wearable tech within the broader reckon that the two are very close. consumer electronics category, As a last thought about overlapping with sports equipment. the Hong Kong Toy Fair and However, part of its charm for Conference, I continue to be struck me has been its play value. With by how much more formal the toy the device linking to Fitbit’s own trade in the UK, and also evidently app on my phone and tablet, and over there, seems to be than is this app further connected to my ﬁeld of activity, Myﬁtnesspal, licensing. there’s no Accepting right doubt for me I have seen a away that I ﬁnd that this has kind of despair in the myself at perhaps put the fun eyes of new toy something of an into monitoring extreme when activity, companies who comes to the exercise and believe that all the key itﬂamboyant in diet. toy categories are business attire, I No doubt likely to already was nonetheless some of you intrigued to ﬁnd all have been covered the speakers in Hong on the same Kong, apart from journey as have the ladies and myself, were very I in the past, trying to log activity traditionally suited and booted. and food intake on a spreadsheet Does one have to look serious or in a diary. Always hopeless, to be allowed the indulgence of a unrewarding and all too swiftly business career in toys? Perhaps so abandoned! Fitbit has genuinely but, as long as they’ll put up with made this fun for me, and it worked my rather more relaxed style, I’ll be as I lost a tidy amount of weight in pleased to count them as friends. 2015 without it seeming a chore. “ LIMA the trade association for the licensing business www.licensing.org/uk email [email protected] toysnplaythings.co.uk TNP T LOOKS S BAC BACK Step back in time TnP MD Malcolm Naish looks back at some of the events and news stories that made the pages back in February 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2011 FEBRUARY 1986 • For my more senior readers, Bill Dowle moves across the road to Woolies following 27 years with BHS. As Bill said at the time: “It’s a nine iron shot across the road to my new ofﬁce and I’m looking forward to the title challenge.” • Well-known High Street retailer House of Holland go bust and are eventually bought by Li-Lo. • Interesting to note that I publicise the Fence Club golf day, where the cost for the event including a sumptuous three-course meal is £19. • Many people are forecasting that 1986 will be the year of the yo-yo. • A good-looking young man — as our picture shows — has joined die-cast company Ertl as their national sales manager. None other than Roger Dyson, Ertl were eventually bought by Racing Champions. • Our retail roundup conﬁrms that Transformers, Trivial Pursuit, Masters of the Universe, Care Bears, My Roger Dyson Little Pony and Britains are all selling well post-Christmas. • We run an 11-page feature on ﬁreworks. I doubt that we could ﬁll a page in 2016! February 2011 Volume 30 Number 5 THE HOME OF NO.1 TOYS ©2011 Mattel, All rights reserved. FEBRUARY 2016 • Two industry stalwarts receive Lifetime Achievement awards from the BTHA, namely Arthur Katz and Dennis Britain. Peter Brown as Chairman of the BTHA does the honours. • Andrew Wood joins Tomy from Bluebird as their Senior National Accounts Manager. • Waddington’s wins Toy of the Year with their Pogs product. Not bad at 99p retail. FEBRUARY 2006 • We were sad to report the demise of Greens Toymaster. Geoff and Diana Green had 17 stores and a reported debt of £3 million. As Toymaster’s biggest member Toymaster, to their credit, paid suppliers in full, proving to members what a great buying group it is. The Greens son Ben resigns as chairman of the TRA. • Toy of the Year is won by Bandai for Tamagotchi Connection. • Following 27 years with Dekkertoys, Clive Jones joins Golden Bear as MD. • Two toy industry icons sadly pass away. Alan Cowley of Index and Norman Walker who was MD of Hasbro for many years and then moved to New York to run K’Nex. I must have been one of the very last people to see Norman before he died, as we had lunch together in Hong Kong and that afternoon he ﬂew back to the States for an operation the next day, from which he never recovered. • Former Crayola Sales Director Dave Martin joins Inspiration Works as commercial director. • Disney buys computer animation leader Pixar for a cool $7.4 billion. FEBRUARY 1996 FEBRUARY 2011 • The big news story at retail was the purchase by Mothercare of Children’s World owned by Boots for a price of £62.5m. This increases the group’s turnover by one third, but we believe that the 56 stores will soon bear the Mothercare name and that it seems likely that their head ofﬁce in Nottingham will close with the loss of 100 jobs. • Mattel’s group MD John Harper leaves to join the Crown Group as their CEO, with Dennis Horton taking over as group MD at Mattel. There’s also a promotion for Kevin Jones to Deputy MD. • I loved the news that Mattel had made a bid for Hasbro, there was much talk at Olympia with the Hasbro sales force wearing badges depicting Action Man throttling Barbie and bearing the legend “Hands off Hasbro”, neatly summing up Hasbro’s feelings on the matter. • We learn that WH Smith has decided to begin stocking toys again in a selected number of its stores. Jumbo Games buy Harry Jondorf’s Falcon Games. Harry decides to retire and Spear’s Sales Director Eric Balaam takes on the role of MD at Falcon. • Barbie is reunited with Ken after a seven year coolingoff period. They were reunited on the set of Toy Story 3. They were obviously missing each other big-time. • Three well-known toymen sadly pass away. Peter Waterman, MD at Kenner Parker; Allan Able, a real East End boy who spent his entire working life in the toy trade, and Mike Arnold, who at one stage owned three toy stores with his Chichester shop a fond favourite with many a south coast agent. • Popular buys at toy fair were Zoobies, Moshi Monsters and Bakugan. • Toy of the Year award went to Mattel for their Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear. • Spring Fair announces that for 2013 the toy hall (Hall 5) will see the exhibitors moved to Hall 3. At the time I thought that this was not a wise move and, sure enough, move forward to 2016 and they are all now back in Hall 5. No doubt the number of exhibitors who didn’t agree with the move and stopped exhibiting were eventually listened to, thus prompting this move back over to Hall 5. 75	i don't know
Once used as a currency in several parts of the world, what are cowries?	History of Money History of Money Contact History of Money Money has taken many forms. Basically anything which is representative of value and can be traded for a wide range of goods can be said to be money. From beads on a string (wampum) to sea shells (cowrie shells) to tokens and coupons and lumps of metal. History of Money This short summary of money history includes only the points relevant to the issue at hand - creating a currency based on energy. Will the kilowatt hour be the final step in the path started by the cowrie and followed by wheat, silver, gold, the British Pound and the American Dollar? Money has taken many forms. Basically anything which is representative of value and can be traded for a wide range of goods can be said to be money. From beads on a string (wampum) to sea shells (cowrie shells) to tokens and coupons and lumps of metal. Fundamental to all of these gradually evolved or fiat currencies is the belief in the minds of buyers and sellers that they have value. Governments can dictate the value of a currency to a large extent but must make sure the integrity of their currency is maintained by avoiding circulating too much of it. If the currency is based on some content of precious metal like gold or silver, they must maintain that content to avoid “debasing” the currency. For several millennia the success of national or “fiat” currencies have depended on their consistency of precious metal content because people have viewed the value of gold and silver as much more reliable and constant than the “promises” of governments. Paper money has zero intrinsic value. The first bank notes were printed on paper nearly 1000 years ago in China preceding Europe by 500 years. At first they were used for exchanges between merchants but later the government began to operate the presses. This resulted in the worlds first case of hyperinflation. As a medieval Chinese historian Ma Twan-lin later remarked, “Paper should never be money but only employed as a representative sign of value existing in metals or produce.” Ie commodity based. “Sound as a pound” came into being as a stock phrase because of the British dedication to maintaining the integrity of their currency (the pound) by keeping the silver content constant. For several centuries, the British pound was “the gold standard” for most of the world. Gold has been a representation of wealth for many thousands of years and is embedded in most minds as being wealth itself. But it isn’t particularly useful. Golds practical applications are limited and almost 80% of it is used in ornamentation. If the total amount of gold mined were melted into one large cube, it would measure 20 metres on each side. It is attractive but its rarity and the effort to produce it gives it its value. Gold is a highly stable token of exchange, not a unit of real wealth. In the middle ages, there was a net outflow of gold from Europe to the Middle East and China to pay for their silk, spices and manufactured goods. This caused scarcity in Europe and continued high gold prices. It wasn’t until the Spanish plunder of the New World that there was actually a decline in the value of gold and silver. So much became available that the metals lost a great deal of their value in the late 1500's. In most cases of currency debasement, the percentage of precious metal in the coins was decreased and therefore their value declined over time. This “inflation” is basically a tax by the governments to deal with urgent financial shortfalls. The flooding of the gold and silver markets by the Spanish was a rare case of making the metals themselves more plentiful and therefore less precious. This demonstrates that precious metals are more faith than reality and so limited in supply that any currency based on them today would become highly inflated to the point of restricting the expansion of economic activity. Precious and rare commodities which have held prominence in peoples minds for millennia have proven to be excellent currency stabilizers. But although they command wealth, they do not constitute wealth themselves. COWRIE SHELL CURRENCY As fixated as we in the west are on the enduring value of gold and silver, the cowrie shell has been used as an exchange currency longer, by more people and over a greater geographic area than precious metals. The cowrie shell is a product of the Indian Ocean (principal source was the Maldive Islands), comes in various sizes and is attractive to both the eye and the touch. Most importantly it is unique and impossible to counterfeit convincingly. That didn’t stop the Chinese from manufacturing their own cowries in metal when the supply of the real shells grew short. This underlines the concept that the representation of money plus faith equals real money. The cowrie has been used all over Africa and Asia and has been a staple of trade for so long that its image forms the Chinese pictograph for money. In central Africa it was still possible to pay ones taxes in cowries in the early 1900s and to purchase small items at market well into the 1950s. Like precious metals, the cowries had few practical uses outside of ornamentation but that and their uniqueness and rarity allowed them to form a practical currency whose use spanned over 4000 years and covered the most populous areas of the world. Their range was from China westward and even to North America as the natives accepted them in trade from European settlers. Most societies in the world today are used to thinking of gold as a representation of wealth. We can look back upon the cowrie shell as a quaint token used by primitive peoples in a time gone by. But at one time, in a large portion of the world only a fool would give up cowrie shells for gold. They were both rare but at different times in history in different regions one had a history of value and the other did not. Rare commodities such as precious metals and cowrie shells are little more than tokens of exchange, not embodiments of real wealth. COMMODITY BASED CURRENCIES Egypt Wheat Currency There are extremely few examples of a practical currency actually having intrinsic value. Nails and knives have been used and most Chinese coinage was made from base metals whose intrinsic value constituted most of their face value. But the best example of a commodity based financial system is the Egyptian use of wheat. For much of their recorded history, the ancient Egyptians used wheat and credits based on wheat as the blood of their complex banking and financial system. Because it is a staple food, wheat held high and immediate intrinsic value. There would always be a ready market for this commodity in any location and for a broad scale of transactions. The wheat based financial system of the Egyptians is the closest to an energy based system in recorded history. Today, energy has a number of advantages being more ubiquitous in the economy, more easily transferable, measurable and with a wider range of scale. But wheat possessed most of the fundamentals, certainly enough to make a financial system work for hundreds and perhaps thousands of years. And there are no recorded instances of bank failures or currency inflation in this period. With fiat money, financial crises are a regular occurrence. The coin and precious metal currency ambivalent Egyptians had used grain for thousands of years as a crude currency but the system was elevated into a full banking network under the Ptolemies around 330BC who blended the grain base in with Greek banking. The use of grain was made practical by the (relatively) dependable harvest in the Nile valley thanks to the annual floods which replenished the soil. Outside of Asia, this kind of consistency was unknown. Wheat as a currency base was made practical by the unique and dependable soil and water cycle of the Nile Valley which eliminated severe inflationary cycles. This begs the question of whether there were rice based currencies in Asia. Certainly a wide range of transactions were conducted using rice in feudal Japan and Burma. Japan was clearly closest to establishing a completely rice based currency and banking system but it does not seem to have approached the sophistication of the Egyptian wheat model. The Egyptian wheat financial system was complete with a central reserve bank and many branches throughout the country. It featured the first use of credit notes and was not surpassed in sophistication until 2000 years later in 18th century Europe. The system could not have reached that level if it had been prone to inflation or currency crises. It was its reliability that allowed such a high degree of development of such a relatively cumbersome currency. Energy is the most reliable and consistent base available and it’s scalability and ease of transport make it superior to any other commodity as a currency base. It is produced and consumed in lockstep with economic activity and thus will give a true reflection of the wealth creation process. The value of energy does not change and it cannot be debased. This is not to say fraud will not occur in an energy based system but fraud will be easier to identify in system using scientifically defined units. FIAT BASED The first practical “coin” outside of China where and weight and purity of the new currency was accepted without question was stamped in Cappadocia around 2200BC. Since then many currencies have come and gone. Among the most stable and long lived with widespread acceptance have been the Roman solidus , the Italian florin and the British pound sterling (with 22.5 troy grains of silver) which became the most stable currency and the staple of international finance for several hundred years. Printed money - paper notes - freed currency and those making it from any link to inherent value in the coinage itself. This made it possible to devalue the currency in far more subtle ways so debasement became both easier and less prone to market oversight and public outcry. The results however were more extreme in terms of more regular and absolute failure. The printing press removed several large factors of discipline which had previously moderated the actions of desperate or irresponsible governments. In the millennia since the implementation of printed money, it has served as a method of exchange, not as a representation of total output of an economy. Until the last century, a large percentage of the real economy was non-monetized, that is, the labour and much of the material that went into real output was not paid for directly. Little of any subsistence economy or womans’ labour was paid for in cash. Trade did not constitute a dominant part of total productive activity. Over the past 50 years in industrialized countries however, most forms of labour have moved into the realm of the commercial economy so the flow of money is indeed widely viewed as being a full representation of the human portion of the real wealth creation process. After the second world war, the “almighty” American dollar supplanted the “unshakable” British pound which had been the bedrock of international finance and trade for 200 years and the most stable currency in the world for almost 1200 years. The greenback has been the most dominant currency in world history but it will also have had the shortest run of only 60 years for the usual reason of debasement by an overly creative and loose financial system underwritten by a structural trade deficit that has no end in sight. Should the dollar be replaced by another fiat currency of any description, the cycle of economic crises will continue. But the perfect currency is out there waiting to write the final chapter in the history of money. SUMMARY Barter trade was a real goods exchange system with perfect transparency and no residual effects and no distortions. Commodity based exchanges broadened the trade possibilities with no residual effects or distortions. It was still real goods exchange on both sides of the transaction. The transaction was totally completed at the point of and time of exchange. Coinage broke the system of real goods exchange on both sides of transactions and made distortions and residual effects possible. As long as the coins had a consistent level of precious metals, the distortions were slow, moderate and more easily absorbed. Once the coinage could simply be printed, there were no restraints on abuse and no link to real wealth. Crisis are inevitable and have been frequent. Particularly as the majority of the human wealth creation process becomes monetized. It is important to remember that printed money represents a claim on the real goods in a society but does not at all guarantee that real goods have been produced to meet the full claims of the currency printed. Energy currency restores a direct link to real goods on both sides of the transaction and minimizes abuse as well as eliminating distortions like currency debasement inflation. So with the move to energy based currency we will have come full circle from fully transparent real good transactions to faith based transactions and back again. Precious metal based coinage and printed currency accelerated immensely the pace of commercial development. But fiat currency based monetary systems have proven highly opaque and unstable with large cumulative delayed distortions and crisis. Energy currency takes us back to fully transparent, stable, real goods exchanges with unlimited scale and flexibility. The ultimate form of barter with unlimited scale and complete flexibility. © 2017 John Meyer	Seashell
Name the Ebay-owned online payment processing corporation which sued Google in 2011 for poaching its staff?	Sanibel Seashells Sanibel Seashells Seashells are the outer skeletons of creatures called mollusks . Mollusk means "soft-bodied." The outer skeletons provide shelter, sometimes camouflage for the animals inside. Over 500 million years of evolution have produced more than 70,000 different species have been discovered in the worldï¿½s oceans and beaches and many new species are still being found by scientists today. Since 600 million years ago when the first mollusks were formed in the ocean, distinguishable classes emerged among the shells and Phylum Mollusca and include six classes of mollusks. Seashells have been collected and admired as part of human culture for centuries. Likewise, they have played a central role in economies as the first form of money. Made from the Northern Quahoq, a hard-shell clam and several species of whelk, wampum beads meant more than a form of currency to Native Americans of the New England coast, for they greatly valued wampum as part of their culture. Although they appeared in different sizes, true or "council" beads were 1/4" wide by 1/4" long. They were customarily used to call a council, seat council members in the correct order, speak at the council, elect a chief, depose a chief, for adoption ceremonies, during mourning, as records and deeds, as gifts, ornaments and belts were exchanged as a form of treaty (Francis, Jr., Peter). Wampum was a legal tender in all 13 colonies and as late as 1693, commuters on the New York and Brooklyn ferries could pay with either two pence in silver or eight stivers in wampum. Taxpayers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts could pay with wampum and students could pay tuition at Harvard with wampum view source . The last recorded exchange of wampum (as money) was in New York in 1701. The Calusa Indians of Sanibel Island, featured in this website, based their subsistence on Sanibel's ecosystem and its central character: seashells. They utilized the mollusks and their shells as efficient tools and decorative objects for trade. In understanding the significance of shells in the Calusa Indian society and the effects of contact by Europeans on indigenous cultures, one begins to understand the importance of shells in other societies, particularly those of post-contact Europe. Certainly, shells were one of the goods brought back [from the New World], along with minerals, spices, rare woods and medicinal herbs (Abbott, 232) due to the many expeditions that originated in Europe between the 16th and 19th centuries. post-contact: The time period after Europeans made contact with indigenous people in North America. A Shell's Life: How It Makes Its Shape and Color Shells range greatly in size, shape and color. Each shell starts out as small as a grain of rice, complete with its own tiny shell to live in. In fact, each species of shell is genetically programmed to produce the same kind of shell and color as its ancestor. However, food, climate and the environment and natural genetic mutations can greatly affect the appearance and developments of mollusks. The shiny surface of a shell comes from a portion of the animal that extends outside the shell. As it moves about in its environment, its motion polishes the shell surface, keeping it free of encrustations and dulling chemicals in the water (Neal, Mike and Julie, pg.95). The blood of a mollusk is rich in a liquid form of calcium. A soft, outer organ called the mantle concentrates the calcium in areas where it can separate out from the blood, forming calcium carbonate crystals. The mantle deposits sheets of the crystal in varying thicknesses. The individual crystals in each layer vary in shape and orientation. One such layer is called mother-of-pearl, or nacre. It's often found in the inner layer of shells of some gastropods, bivalves and cephalopods. The layered construction increases the strength of the entire shell. The mantle orchestrates the formation of the shell's external features, such as ribs and spines. It also designs the colors of the shell. Production of new shell material is influenced by several factors: sexual hormones, intrinsic rhythms, diet, acidity of water and temperature of water. Colors in shells are derived from organic pigments found in food. Glandular cells collect these pigments, mix them with fluid calcite, and set this substance into the outer shell before it hardens. There are four main pigments that produce the many colors seen in shells: yellow carotenoids, black melanins, green porphyrins, and blue and red indigoids. Some shell colors, such as blue-green iridescent sheens, are caused not by color pigments, but by the refraction of light off various layers of calcite in the shell. Most color cells are located along the front edge of the mantle where new shell material is added -- that's at the rim of the mouth for snail shells or along the free edges of valves for clams. A straight color line or ray is formed when the color cells remain in the same position as the shell grows out. If color pigment production continually starts and stops, a pattern of dots or dashes is drawn on the shell. If the color cells actually migrate to one side, a slanting trail of color is produced. Other kinds of behavior by color cells can produce circles, triangles and other shapes (Gonzaga and Airhart). Where Are Best Places to Shell in the World? 1. Sulu Islands of the Philippines 2. Jeffries Bay, South Africa 3. Sanibel Island, FL USA Because of its location along the course of many expedition routes, Sanibel Island was likely a prime spot to acquire shells. Through indirect trading practices, Gulf Coast shells traded by the Calusa have been found in the Oklahoma and in the Midwest. Expeditions in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries led to the establishment of wealth of many European merchants. As we know, today everyone can find shells in just about every facet of life - from soap dishes, shadow boxes, wall coverings, light fixtures, linens, furniture and jewelry. The Scientific Study of Shells The scientific study of seashells and the animals that produce them is called malacology . This term has been used for nearly 200 years and it refers specifically to the study of mollusks, their shells and their biology (Abbott, 236). A term also used for the study of seashells is called conchology . In the past, this term has been used for novice shell collectors, but today both terms are interchangeable. Thousands of books have been published about shells since the invention of the printing press. The first published works about shells were physicians who knew anatomy and viewed shells as being the external detailed skeletons of living animals, mollusks. These forefathers of malacology collected, observed and published works regarding their personal interests in mollusks, insects and plants. In the mid-1600's Dr. Martin Lister, physician to Queen Anne of England, made one of the first attempts at classifying mollusks in a systematic arrangements by writing Historia Conchyliorum. A comprehensive book about worldwide species, the book provided a reliable source of illustrations of species worldwide, including several hundred engraved plates (Abbott, 236). Due to the efforts of the first European shell collectors, great interest was taken by scientists and wealthy collectors to attain a variety of shells for their drawing room collections. One of the earliest collectors was George Herbert Rumpf, born in Holland in 1627. He was a field collector, who traveled to the East Indies for the Dutch East India Company a company founded in 1600 by a group of merchants. At the time, and through its monopoly on all trading privileges with East India. The first ship docked in Surat in 1608 and the fledgling trading venture soon soared into a full-scale ruling enterprise. British towns developed around the numerous trading posts on the east and west coasts of India. Rumpf's contributions in his work showed the natural history of shells and included and the discovery that a particular species of cone shell can deliver a fatal bite to humans. Shell Collecting in the Age of Enlightenment Although the first scientific expedition to the New World didn't occur until 1799, interest in natural sciences heightened during the Age of Enlightenment, a period of time that ushered in the throne of Louis XIV in 1715 and ended with the French Revolution when Napoleon Bonaparte gained power and declared himself emperor of France in 1799. This was a time of philosophical thinking that spread through every gathering place of society and sought opposition to the ruling aristocracy . The collection of comforts, including beautiful objects, such as shells paralleled the rise of the bourgeoisie . Industrial Revolution: Making Shells Commonplace in Many Cultures The Age of Enlightenment gave birth to the Industrial Revolution and many scientific inventions that came to be important in the distribution of material goods throughout Europe. The changes made by using large machinery to replace human labor altered the structure of society and even today dramatically affects standards of living and social classes in the United States and other industrial nations. Materials that were once hard to come by, such as shells, could be shipped aboard steam locomotives or passenger steamships on schedule to their destinations. Building an Understanding of the Natural World Scientific iconography are descriptive publications which began in the nineteenth century and paralleled a movement toward more extensive interest and identification of thousands of new species by the Germans, French and the English scientists. Discoveries were also made by several wealthy men who had keen interest in the world of natural science, many of whom made great contributions to the understanding of the natural world. In 1758, malacologist Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778) developed the method of two-name system (see below). Once this was established, famous zoologists Georges Cuvier (1729-1832) and H.M. de Blainville (1777-1850) popularized the term malacology (Abbott 236-238). Textbooks and manuals took over with the publication of Blainville's manual on malacology in 1825, Manual of the Mollusca (Abbott, 239). Daniel Solander (1733-1782) traveled from Sweden in 1760 to work as an assistant at the British Museum and then as an Assistant Librarian. He was a student of Linnaeus, a conchologist and was hired by the second duchess of Portland, Margaret Cavendish Bentinck , to curate and prepare a catalog of her enormous collection. The collection was a centerpiece attraction at parties where she entertained King George III , the first son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta, French philosopher, writer and botanist, Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) and famous world explorer Captain James Cook (1728-1779). Rosseau sailed with Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific in 1768. Unfortunately, Solander died before the work was finished and three years later, the duchess died, but not before she spent the mass of her wealth (about $100,000 today) on her shell collection (Abbott, 234-235). Captain Cook's voyages were very successful, contributing a wealth of information to the botanical, biological and anthropological sciences. During his third voyage to search out a northeast passage from the Pacific to the Atlantic, the Resolution was forced to return to the Hawaiian Islands for repair. Upon their previous visit, they were mistaken for the the indigenous peoples' god, Lano. They were accepted as immortal gods until one of Cook's men took ill and died on the island. Soon, quarreling began to break out and Cook decided to sail from the island. Unfortunately, after one week at sea, the Resolution sprung her foremast and Cook was killed by natives soonafter his return to the island view source page . Further developing the natural sciences was a famous collector, Hugh Cuming (1791-1865). Cuming sailed the Polynesian Islands and the coasts of South and Central America from 1827-1831. When he went home to London, the scientists of Europe embraced him and named nearly 2,000 new species. In later expeditions to the Philippines, he collected another 3,000 species, among 1,200 birds and 3,400 plants (Abbott, 235). It is interesting to note that Cuming later used these the remaining goods for selling and trading in European society, for it likely an exchange process in which many of the items were attained from indigenous peoples. Shells Common to Sanibel Island Beaches The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum was named after two Sanibel pioneer families. Its mission is to educate the general public about mollusks all over the world, with a focus on the mollusks that inhabit the Gulf Coast, and of course, there is particular attention given to Sanibel Island species. The regional collection of shells attracts local and international students and scientists, who visit the museum to examine specimens in their respective disciplines. Dioramas and dry aquariums showcase the importance of shells in many cultures throughout the centuries. There is even species collection themes include worldwide, local, cephalopods and fossil shells and children enjoy visiting the touch-tank and interactive games. Please visit the link below (by clicking on the logo) to view the beautiful shells of Sanibel and Captiva Islands, courtesy of the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. This guide depicts species from the collection of The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum that were gathered by many different collectors at different times and locations on Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Digital images were taken by Museum Director, Dr.José H. Leal, and the the design and layout is by Tina Petrikas. A few of Dr. Leal's photos can be seen throughout this website. Best Time and Place to Look for Seashells Twenty-four hours a day on Sanibel beaches, you can find an ample supply of shells. Islanders have a term for shell-hunting...they call it the Sanibel Stoop. This refers to the bent position one occupies for hours while having "one more look." Of course, the best time to search is soonafter a big storm. This gives shells that would otherwise stay far out in the Gulf the needed "push" to roll up to the beach. This wave action also brings in live shells, which are against the law to take. It is a treat to observe these live creatures in their natural marine environment. The next best time to go shelling is at low tide during a new moon, when the tides are lowest. During a full moon, high tides and low tides are highest, because of the gravitational pull of the moon. Check the Sanibel weather forecast and always check the tide report. It can be heard on the radio and it is conveniently printed in several island publications, such as the Sanibel-Captiva Shoppers Guide. Look for an island favorite, the Coquinas ("ko-kee-nahs") . They are tiny bi-valves who live in colonies under the sand at the surf zone. No two coquinas are alike - they are different pastel colors and their horizontal lines resemble sunrays. When the waves go out, coquinas stand on their side and burrow into the sand. Islanders call this the Coquina Dance. Shells in Art Shells have been used all over the world in art since they were first picked up on beaches. Sanibel Islanders are reviving an old artform called Sailor's Valentines. Developed in the 19th Century by women of Barbados and neighboring Caribbean Islands for sailors to take home to their loved ones, Sanibel Island shellcrafters proudly display their art each year at the Sanibel Shell Fair in March. A permanent installation of Sailor's Valentines can be viewed at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. View Source . Art in the City of the Gods Hundreds of years after Teotihuacan , Mexico was abandoned, this site has been named the "City of the Gods" and not without reason, for its existence was governed by deep religious convictions and ways of life centered around the natural cycles and seasons of sowing, reaping, rainfall, and a cosmology of strict phenomenological relationships whose astronomical and calendrical expression was reflected in the construction of the city. The Pyramid of the Moon is the oldest monument at Teotihuacan and is located 50 km northeast of Mexico City, home of the former Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán . The structure we currently see was actually built in several stages (archaeologists currently have evidence for seven stages), with each succeeding pyramid being built on top of the previous stage. The current structure is 151 feet high and its walls are precisely aligned with the walls of every other structure in the city. view source . Shells Throughout Ancient History Seashells have been integrated into many facets of cultures throughout history. The Money Cowrie (Cypraea moneta) was used as the first form of currency during the Bronze Age in China about 2,000 B.C. and later the Ringed Cowrie (Cypraea annulus) came into use. It has also been used as ornaments and charms. Just as in today's business of currency, counterfeit cowries entered the scene and soon flat metal copies replaced the shells. The Chinese character for the word "coin" was made to resemble a real cowry. In ancient Rome, Royal Tyrian purple was worn as a symbol of power and wealth. The dye was collected from the Murex brandaris, or common Mediterranean snail. It took over 10,000 of these mollusks to produce enough dye for one toga. Purple remained a symbol of wealth and royalty, even to the days Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882) bought French purple ("solferino") china for the White House under the presidency of her husband, Abraham Lincoln. The China Room in the White House is known for having representative pieces from nearly every President, including Mrs. Todd's French purple china. View Source. Arab merchants traded cowries for gold and ivory in Africa in the 9th and 10th centuries. They were integrated into many African cultures and can be seen in their beautiful headresses and clothing today. The Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean were the primary supply center for these cowries until the late 18th Century. The Maldives transported millions of these shells to India. Trade routes were established to carry the precious Cypraeidae through the trecherous passages over the Himalayas from Bengal to Southwest China. When Europeans arrived in the mid-17th century, they traded money cowries (and glass beads) for slaves and ivory along the west coast of Africa (Hill and Carmichael, 47). Vast quantities were collected on the east coast of Africa and shipped to West Africa, where the shell does not occur naturally. In 1867 such a great quantity passed through the port of Lagos that the money cowry was devalued as a currency in the latter part of the nineteenth century. Golden Cowries are highly prized by Pacific Islanders. Only high-ranking chieftains in the Fiji Islands were allowed to wear the valuable shells. A pair of shells were worn around the neck for important occasions. Men traveling with Captain Cook, navigator and explorer, were largely unsuccessful in bartering for Golden Cowries (Hill and Carmichael, 49). Archaeologists have revealed cowries were used to prevent sterility by women of Pompeii. They were worn by Cro-Magnon man, as indicated by cowrie ornaments found in their caves. Archeological excavations of Saxon graves in Germany, as well as pit dwellers of prehistoric England and pre-dynastic Egypt have revealed the use of the shells. Cowry shells were also important in burial rituals in ancient China. When the emperor of China was buried in those early times, his mouth was stuffed with nine cowries! Feudal lords had seven, high officers five, and ordinary officers three. Common people generally had their mouths stuffed with rice. But if a commoner had some wealth, the last molar of each side of the mouth was supported by a small money cowry. This was to ensure that the dead had plenty to eat and spend in the afterlife (Gonzaga and Airhart). Shells in Advertising The Calico Scallop (Argopecten gibbus) serves as the logo of Shell Oil Company. The unknowing ambassador of seashells to the masses, the scallop comes in many different shades of color. Their main predator is the starfish. Unlike ther bi-valves like the oyster who cannot move about freely, scallops migrate in large groups to better feeding grounds by rapidly opening and closing their shells and squirting out jets of water in their wake. The Shell story began in 1833, when Marcus Samuel opened a small curio shop in London’s East End. During a family vacation at the beach, Samuel’s children became fascinated with seashells, and they decorated their lunch pails with the sandy treasures. Samuel saw sales potential in these knickknacks. He had several kinds of “shell boxes” created, and soon they were selling in English beach resorts. Samuel wanted more exotic shells for his own place of business, which became known as The Shell Shop. Soon, he was regularly importing high-quality shells from the Orient, and his business prospered. During this time he hired over 40 employees, all women, to make shell boxes. Samuel died in 1870, leaving his two sons valuable business contacts throughout Asia. In 1878, the younger Marcus Samuel expanded his father’s thriving import-export business to include cased oil (often kerosene, then the world’s top-selling fuel). Twelve years later, he was on a buying trip when he noticed the harbor in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) jammed with tanker ships loading Russian oil. The fuel would soon be shipped to the Far East and used in lamps and stoves. Shells in Trade for Ceremonial Purposes The Trombriand Islanders in Melanesia have an elaborate ceremonial practice, called the Kula Ring. It involves the exchange of shell valuables in an intricate inter-island trading network. This practice was first studied by anthropologist Bronsilaw Malinowski. Men set sail for lengthy periods of time to travel the Kula Network, a very precise method of distribution around tiny islands in the Coral and Soloman Seas. Each piece has a value, dependent on how finely polished it is, its size, color and history of previous ownerships. Necklaces circulate through the islands in a clockwise direction and white arm shell bands circulate in a counter-clockwise direction. No person holds on to the shell valuables for more than 10 years before it is passed on, with all the stories connected to it (Haviland, 208). The Sea and Shells in Poetry What makes shell collectors like shells so much? Poems express our observation of the world and addresses the emotions associated with what takes place in life. Poetry helps the reader capture and collect a tiny glimpse into the observations or life events of another. Reading poetry is one good method of getting to know ourselves through the experiences of other human beings or get through the difficult times, challenges and new or profound life-changing experiences. Collecting shells and sharing finds with another is a vehicle of expression that allows us to communicate with each other. We collect them also for remembrance. Whether it be through several forms of reciprocity or a display at a shell show, collecting shells is important - for they are a cultural symbols that link people of all ages together. Seashells I try to tell myself not to cry too hard But I remember those times so I let down my guard I used to come and visit you Every weekend since I was 2 When they put you in that home I was almost full grown I knew everything that was happening to you You missed your house I swear I did too I hated them all for what they did I was the only one who know about the life you had left to live You probably can't remember now But I wear seashells to remember you Because I remember when you used to give them to me when I felt blue Please try hard not to forget me Because in my heart you'll always be I love you more than anyone here I wish you could always be near It hurts so bad when you don't remember my name I don't think I've ever felt that kind of pain Don't you worry I'll always remember you My Grammy The one who gave me seashells when I was blue. Shelling at Low Tide on Sanibel Beach by Molly Hottinger A yellow lotus sun rose for the first time On Sanibel Beach, a glorious climb From the ink well of the night Eastern Bluebirds noticed it too And flooded the ocean sky in exhalation of the coming day Above the sway of sea oats Spotted sandpipers scurry the shoreline Picking coquina meat and following The advance and retreat of Sand fiddlers, shellers with netted bags Salty sandy treasures Common fig, crown conch, jewel box Roll onto shore Until the monarch sun slips Gives way	i don't know
'The Persistence of Memory', featuring images of a melting pocket-watch, is a work by which artist?	Salvador Dali Persistence of Memory: Meaning of the Melting Clocks Salvador Dali Persistence of Memory: Meaning of the Melting Clocks by K Shabi PUBLISHED 29 May 2013 A surrealist painter, the Spanish Salvador Dali is one of the most enigmatic artists of the twentieth century. Known for his weird and outlandish subject matter, Dali's most famous work of art is probably The Persistence of Memory (1931), often called just "Clocks" and widely regarded as a Surrealist masterpiece. But what is the meaning behind Salvador Dali's painting The Persistence of Memory? What do all of those melted clocks mean? Salvador Dali & the Surrealists The meaning behind Surrealist Salvador Dali's artistic masterpiece The Persistence of Memory (1931) is not easy to grasp. In the painting, four clocks are prominently on display in an otherwise empty desert scene. While this might seem uncanny enough, the clocks are not flat as you might expect them to be, but are bent out of shape, appearing to be in the act of melting away. In classic Surrealist manner, this weird and unexpected juxtaposition poses a lot of questions right upfront. First off, why are these clocks melting? Why are the clocks out in the desert? Where are all the people? Since the subject matter and content of the Salvador Dali's clocks painting seems illogical or irrational, one might be surprised by the very representational and nearly photographic quality of the painting, fitting well with Dali's own description of his art as being "hand-painted dream photographs." The concept of the "dream" is integral in understanding Surrealism and plays a key role in the meaning of The Persistence of Memory, as well. Surrealist Art and the Importance of the Dream State Coming up with the best visual representation of what it is like to be dreaming was one of the main goals of the Surrealists. In the beginning, Surrealism might seem a little crazy, but we've all had dreams where unrelated people, places, or objects come together in completely inexplicable ways. Understanding that Persistence of Memory most likely depicts a dream state is the first part of coming up with a meaning for this painting. Salvador Dali Clocks Meaning in a Dream If Persistence of Memory depicts a dream state, the melting and distorted clocks symbolize the erratic passage of time that we experience while dreaming. Have you ever woken up and expected it to be still the middle of the night and are surprised to find that it is already morning? While we often are pretty good and keeping track of what time it is while we go about our days, keeping time while we are asleep is another story. There are many different ways to interpret the meaning of Persistence of Memory. If we look at the art through the perspective of a dream state, the distorted clocks don't have any power in the dream world and are melting away because of that. In Persistence of Memory Salvador Dali illustrates how useless, irrelevant, and arbitrary our normal concept of time is inside the dream state. During our daily lives, we're always rushed and busy, trying to get all of our work done on time. Many art scholars debate over whether these timepieces are clocks or in fact pocket watches, very popular accessories in the 1920s and 30s, when the Surrealists worked. The Surrealists laughed at most things middle-class society takes seriously, and that includes the importance we place on things like pocket watches that mark passage of time. Salvador Dali Soft Clocks Meaning, Einstein & Relativity Some art scholars believe that Dali's melting clocks may symbolize Albert Einstein's groundbreaking Theory of Relativity, a new and revolutionary idea back in the culture of the 1930s. Through the theory of relativity, Einstein proposed a new concept of time as being relative and complex--not something fixed and easily tracked with as crude a gadget as a pocket watch. In Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dali shows the clocks melting away and thus losing their power and stability over the world around them. Through his melting clocks, Salvador Dali might be saying that simple machines like wall clocks and pocket watches are primitive, old-fashioned and even impotent in a post-Einstein world. Surrealism and Humor: Persistence of Memory Meaning The dream state is very important in Surrealism, but jokes, humor, sarcasm and wordplay are also central to Surrealist art. Salvador Dali uses sarcasm in the title of the clocks painting, Persistence of Memory to add a darker meaning to the painting. as we've discussed, the clocks are losing their power in this dream world. They are literally melting away, and thus seem anything but "persistent" in Dali's depiction. Likewise, the ants eating away the face of the red clock also symbolizes the decaying and therefore impermanent nature of our arbitrary way of keeping time. Autobiographical Meaning of Persistence of Memory The desolate landscape where the clocks melt is also barren and infertile. Some art scholars notice the resemblance that this and other Salvador Dali landscapes have to his own beachfront hometown of Port Lligat. The possibly autobiographical meaning of the painting's title Persistence of Memory could very well refer to Dali's own memory of his own childhood surroundings. An autobiographical reading could account for the abandoned and uninhabited quality of the landscape in the painting, not visited since Dali's childhood. One watch hangs on a tree branch like laundry left out on the line to dry; the branch is not flowering or covered in leaves and green, but is sapped and dried out. Dali painted The Persistence of Memory at the age of twenty-seven years old. If we are looking for the autobiographical meaning of Persistence of Memory, the clocks might be representative of his adolescence and are fading or melting away because Dali cannot remember them accurately now that so much time has passed. Salvador Dali Persistence of Memory Meaning: Salvador Dali's Melting Clocks The Persistence of Memory is perhaps the most famous Dali painting, with its iconic "melting clocks" becoming the icon of Surrealism and one of the most recognizable pieces of art of the twentieth century. While we cannot know for certain the true meaning, interpretation or analysis that Dali himself intended for his painting, it is likely that Dali himself recognized and developed the different shades of historical, artistic, social and autobiographical meaning encrypted into his artwork. The real meaning of Persistence of Memory is most likely some combination of them all. Image credit: Salvador Dalí. (Spanish, 1904-1989). The Persistence of Memory. 1931. Oil on canvas, 9 1/2 x 13" (24.1 x 33 cm). © Salvador Dalí, Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph taken in 2004. LEGOMENON:	Salvador Dalí
Name the head of FIFA re-elected in 2011 amid crisis and calls for his resignation?	Salvador Dali Paintings Help Salvador Dali Paintings Transform space with your favorite Salvador Dali famous paintings at payable price. We ship worldwide and accept custom artwork in various size. Salvador Dali was a skilled draftsman, best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist painting. Here are listed 62 pieces of Salvador Dali Paintings. - Salvador Dali - Cubism, Dada, Surrealism Movement 1904 - 1989 About Salvador Dali: The Spanish Catalan surrealist Artist, Salvador Dali was born in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain. In 1931, Salvador Dali painted one of his most famous paintings, The Persistence of Memory. Sometimes called Soft Watches or Melting Clocks, the painting introduced the surrealistic image of the soft, melting pocket watch. The general interpretation of the work is that the soft watches debunk the assumption that time is rigid or deterministic, and this sense is supported by other images in the work, such as the wide expanding landscape and the ants and fly devouring the other watches. Browse all Salvador Dali Paintings, or Sort By:	i don't know
Republic of the Union of Myanmar is better known as what country?	Myanmar - Union of Myanmar - Country Profile - Burma - Asia ___ Myanmar - Burma Destination Myanmar. Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia, also known as Burma, its also called the Golden Land. With an area of 676,578 km² the country is almost twice the size of Germany or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Texas . Myanmar is bordered in north and northeast by China , in east by Laos and Thailand , in south by the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal and in west by Bangladesh and India . With 5,881 m (19,295 ft) Mount Hkakabo Razi in Kachin state on the border tri-point with China and India is the highest elevation in Myanmar and Southeast Asia's highest mountain. Main rivers are the Chindwin and the Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) river. Myanmar has a population of 51.4 million people (2014 census). Largest city, former capital, and the economic center of Myanmar is Yangon , capital is since 2005 the planned city of Naypyidaw . Spoken languages are Burmese. On this pages you will find comprehensive information about Myanmar, or Burma in its diversity, its geography, economy, people, culture, environment, government and history. You will have access to newspapers from Myanmar and you will find travel and tourism information. Landscape near Mrauk U a town in in northern Rakhine State. Image © nationsonline.org Capital City since 6 November 2005: Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Taw) Other Cities: Yangôn (Rangoon, pop. 5 million), Mandalay (pop. 700 000) Government: Type: nominally civilian government (since 29th March 2011, when Burma's military handed over power). The new political system came into effect after an election in November 2010. Constitution: 3 January 1974 (suspended since 18 September 1988 when latest junta took power). Burma has been under military authority since 1962. Geography: Location: Southeast Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Area : 676,578 km² (261,228 square miles). Terrain: A land of hills and valleys rimmed in the north, east and west by mountain ranges forming a giant horseshoe. Enclosed within the mountaion barriers are the flat lands of Ayeyarwaddy, Chindwin and Sittaung River valleys where most of the country's agricultural land and population are concentrated. Climate: Tropical monsoon; cloudy, rainy, hot, humid summers (southwest monsoon, June to September); less cloudy, scant rainfall, mild temperatures, lower humidity during winter (northeast monsoon, December to April). People: Nationality: Burmese. Population : 51.4 million (2014 census) Ethnic groups: according to Myanmar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs there are 8 Major National Ethnic Races in Myanmar, which all comprises different ethnic groups: the Kachin, the Kayah, the Kayin, the Chin , the Mon, the Bamar, the Rakhine, and the Shan. according to the CIA World Factbook the ethnic groups are: Burman 68%, Shan 9%, Karen 7%, Arakanese 4%, Chinese 3%, Mon 2%, Indian 2%, other 5%. Religions: Buddhism (89.2%), Christianity (5.0%), Islam (3.8%), Hinduism (0.5%), Spiritualism (1.2%) and others (0.2%). Languages : Burmese; Myanmar is a union of 135 ethnic groups with their own languages and dialects. Literacy: 90% (2003 official Government of Burma statistics); estimates of functional literacy are closer to 30% Natural resources: Timber, tin, antimony, zinc, copper, tungsten, lead, coal, limestone, precious stones like jade, ruby and sapphires, natural gas, hydropower, and some petroleum. Agriculture Products: Rice, pulses, beans, sesame, groundnuts, sugarcane, hardwood, fish and fish products. Industries: Agricultural processing; knit and woven apparel; wood and wood products; copper, tin, tungsten, iron; construction materials; pharmaceuticals; fertilizer; cement. Former Flag of Myanmar (1974 - 2010) Background: Previously an independent kingdom, Burma was annexed by the British Empire into the colony of India in 1886. The occupation brought social, economic, cultural and administrative changes to the once-feudal society. The Japan ese Empire invaded and occupied the country during World War II but it was returned to British control until independence in 1948. From 1962 to 2011, the country was ruled by a military junta with absolute power. The name of the country was changed in 1989 by the ruling military government, officially recognized by the United Nations. Some national governments, such as Canada , the United Kingdom , the United States , and much of the Burmese population do not recognize this name change, since they do not recognize the military government. Despite multiparty elections in 1990 that resulted in the main opposition party winning a decisive victory, the military junta refused to hand over power. Key opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient AUNG San Suu Kyi, has been set under house arrest from 1989 to 1995, and was again placed under house detention in September 2000; her supporters are routinely harassed or jailed. In 2011 the military junta was dissolved following a general election in 2010 and a civilian government has been installed. Aungsan, Burmese, Karen and Suukyi fonts available for Mac and PC. Mural paintings, Hpo Win Daung Caves, Monywa Images © Nations Online Project Business & Economy Since the transition to a civilian government in 2011, Burma has begun an economic overhaul aimed at attracting foreign investment and reintegrating into the global economy. The government’s commitment to reform, and the subsequent easing of most Western sanctions, has begun to pay dividends. Burma’s abundant natural resources, young labor force, and proximity to Asia’s dynamic economies have attracted foreign investment, actually more an invasion of foreign interests and badly needed money. Transportation	Myanmar
Name the American 'godfather of rap' who died in May 2011, noted especially for his 1970 poem-song 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised',?	Myanmar: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities Aung San Suu Kyi's Opposition Party Wins 2015 Landmark Election Geography Slightly smaller than Texas, Myanmar occupies the Thailand/Cambodia portion of the Indochinese peninsula. India lies to the northwest and China to the northeast. Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand are also neighbors. The Bay of Bengal touches the southwest coast. The fertile delta of the Irrawaddy River in the south contains a network of interconnecting canals and nine principal river mouths. Government Military regime. History The ethnic origins of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) are a mixture of Indo-Aryans, who began pushing into the area around 700 B.C. , and the Mongolian invaders under Kublai Khan who penetrated the region in the 13th century. Anawrahta (1044–1077) was the first great unifier of Myanmar. In 1612, the British East India Company sent agents to Burma, but the Burmese doggedly resisted efforts of British, Dutch, and Portuguese traders to establish posts along the Bay of Bengal. Through the Anglo-Burmese War in 1824–1826 and two subsequent wars, the British East India Company expanded to the whole of Burma. By 1886, Burma was annexed to India, then became a separate colony in 1937.	i don't know
Castries is the capital of which Caribbean island?	Castries - Capital of St Lucia Castries Weddings and Honeymoons Share Castries is the vibrant capital of the island of St Lucia and home to an abundance of historical sights and attractions . The city, the biggest on the island, offers a wealth of exciting things to do. The port in Castries St Lucia welcomes thousands of annual cruises and plays host to visitors from around the world. With a population of less than 70,000 people, the city may be the largest on the island, but it also has a more intimate side that can be explored during St Lucia vacations . The capital of St Lucia is the perfect place to visit for those interested in island history. Castries spans over more than 30 square miles, and is home to the George F. L. Charles Airport. The city is also home to an array of hotels , restaurants , and shops that accommodate thousands of annual visitors. The city has an evident French feel, stemming from years of French occupation (the French founded St Lucia) even though St Lucia has been a component of the British Commonwealth for more than two centuries. French influences are evident in island cuisine, at the local market, and throughout the busy shopping scene. The market offers a wealth of local souvenirs such as handmade batiks, handmade brooms, carvings, and spices. The capital of St Lucia is a popular launching point for day cruises, island tours, shopping, and sightseeing expeditions. It is located on the northwest side near Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island. Grand Anse Beach —one of the best island beaches—is to the east while Soufriere and the two Pitons are situated to the south. Old Town is one of the major attractions for those coming into the port in Castries St Lucia. It has significant historical buildings adorned with gingerbread trimmed gables and other details found in both British and French colonial architecture. St Lucia Map The port in Castries St Lucia is a must-see when exploring. It's the core of the capital and offers many of the best things to do in Castries. Sightseeing and fishing tours leave regularly from the port. The Barquentine Atlantis is a nautical museum located in the port where the island's seafaring past can be explored. Helicopter sightseeing is another popular adventure easily arranged in the capital of St Lucia. Point Seraphine is the major shopping area, including its duty free shopping center, and features a number of colorful local markets. It is also where all incoming cruise ships dock. Castries is the gateway to several stunning natural locations. Pigeon Island National Park is a short drive north and home to lovely, uncrowded beaches. Vacations here mean access to the historic Fort Rodney ruins, a handful of small museums, and great views of Martinique in the distance. Dining options are available nearby. The port in Castries St Lucia also offers easy access to beautiful Rodney Bay and Reduit Beach . The white sand extends for five long miles at Reduit Beach with calm waters perfect for families. There are several luxury hotels in the area as well as plenty of convenient amenities. Castries attractions draw in island visitors and reveal the heart and soul of island life. Whether you prefer seclusion or a lively setting, Castries fills many needs. From the balmy rainforests to surging waterfalls to natural springs, all roads eventually lead back to the capital of St Lucia. The largest concentration of beach resorts , hotels, and restaurants are centered conveniently around Castries. Transportation is hassle free, the scenery is stunning, and the vacations are relaxing.. Hotels	Saint Lucia
What salad vegetable was initially at the centre of international debate, notably between Spain and Germany, after a fatal E.coli outbreak in May 2011 in the latter nation?	Castries (St Lucia) Shore Excursions \| Cruising Excursions Full day Beach & Relaxation Castries is the capital city of St Lucia, a small Caribbean island off the coast of Central America. Castries is situated in a natural harbour surrounded by beautiful scenery. It is a British Commonwealth island and English is the official language spoken. Built in the 18th century, Castries is now a modern mix of new buildings and wooden houses. There are none of the original colonial houses remaining as the city has been devastated many times by earthquakes, hurricanes and fires. A lively market takes place each day where local produce and crafts are sold. There are also nearby duty free shopping malls as well as bars, cafes and restaurants. Remains can be seen of the islands defences which reflect the history of the islands previous occupiers. Filter by tour types & categories Private tour	i don't know
How many serifs are in the HONDA Motor Company logo?	All Car Brands, List of Car Brand Names and Logos Dodge Logo Welcome to the website where you can get easy-to-understand information about car brands. This website is the destination for those who want to know everything about car brands and manufacturers, get the latest motoring news, read car reviews. We help visitors to formulate opinions on car brands with comprehensive information in our well designed directory. The history of car making began many years ago as many inventors strove to invent horseless carriage. As time went by automotive production expanded worldwide. The history of car manufacturing can be divided into periods: veteran era, brass era, vintage era, pre-WWII era, post- war era, and modern era. At the beginning of the 19th century an engine that generates motive power by the burning of gases was invented. Throughout the century many attempts were made to find out which fuels were suitable for the internal combustion engine. The engines were gradually modified and pioneers of vehicle production used them to construct ‘real’ automobiles to carry people. The history of serial car production began in 1886 after Karl Benz constructed three-wheel car suitable for daily use. His cars weren’t unique, though that was the very first car production. In 1887 French manufacturer, Panhard et Levassor, was founded. It was the first European company which aimed at exclusively automobile production. In 1893 Charles and Frank Duryea founded the first car manufacturing company in the USA, Duryea Motor Wagon Company. Shortly after that Olds Motor Vehicle Co. became the leader in car production. This era is also famous for Winton, Cadillac, and Ford who launched mass automobile manufacturing. By the year of 1900 the development of automotive industry spread across Europe and the United States and automobiles were produced in thousands. As time went by car production experienced revolutionary changes and different notable models went down in history. Due to implemented technologies some models lost favor and newcomers became mainstream vehicles. Inspired with innovations and modern styling, automobile manufacturers put on the market mass-produced cars, automobiles for the wealthy and sports cars to suit consumer segments and different markets. The first automotive manufacturers pioneered in Germany, then in France, in the United Kingdom, in the United States of America and in course of time automotive production was set up throughout the globe. Nevertheless successfully established automotive industry in the USA remained the leader up to the 1950s. Until the 1960s the USA had produced more than 80% of motor vehicles, but then Japan, Germany, France and UK increased the volume of produced automobiles. After the oil crisis in 1973 Japan became the car making leader. Japanese manufacturers were concerned about fuel efficiency and produced small economy cars. In the 1990s South Korea and China increased car production. China gradually overcame Japan, the United States, all European countries and became #1 in motoring world. According to International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in 2014 China, Japan, Germany, USA and South Korea are the top five automotive manufacturers. Best selling cars in the United States Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company in June 1903. Its headquarter is in Dearborn, Michigan. The second largest U.S. automaker sells automobiles under Ford and Lincoln brands. Lincoln was founded in 1917 and that division of the Ford Motor Company manufactures luxury automobiles. The Ford Motor Company The Ford Motor Company has joint ventures: Ford Lio Ho and Changan Ford Mazda in China, AutoAlliance Thailand, Ford Otosan in Turkey, and Ford Sollersin Russia. The company has about 90 plants worldwide. Moreover Ford owns blocks of shares in Aston Martin (the United Kingdom), in Jiangling (China) and in Mazda (Japan). Besides cars and crossovers, hybrids and electrovehicles, the company produces buses and trucks, earlier it also manufactured tractors and components. In 2014 Ford sold 2,376,841 cars in the U.S. with the market share of 14.4%. So General Motors was the only company which surpassed Ford. Chevy The Chevrolet Division of General Motors Company is known as Chevy. Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant founde the Chevrolet Motor Car Company with the hepl of two investors William Little and Dr. Edwin R in 1911. The company was named after Swiss race car driver Louis Chevrolet. Initially Chevrolet-branded vehicles were sold at a reasonable price to compete with legendary Ford Model T and managed to outpace in 1929. General Motors, producing and selling a wide range of Cevrolet-branded vehicles, is represented worldwide except Oceania. As in Australia it’s subsidiary Holden. In the United States Chevrolet sold 2,033,442 automobiles in 2014 and proved itself the second best selling brand with the market share of 12.3%. Toyota Motor Corporation Toyota Motor Corporation was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda in 1937. Its headquarter is based in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. Toyota Motor Corporation is number one automotive manufacturer in Japan which produces more than 10 million cars every year. Toyota produces vans, trucks, sedans, coupes, hybrids, crossovers and all in all about 70 models are manufactured under its name. Moreeover Toyota is the largest manufacturer of hybrid electric vehicles. Toyota vehicles are assembled in throughout the world under 5 brands: Toyota, Hino, Scion, Lexus, and Ranz. As other companies Toyota suffered losses caused by the global financial crisis of 2008 and the earthquake and tsunami in 2011. Nevertheless in 2014 Toyota sold 2,004,373 cars in the United Stated with the market share of 12.1%. Honda Honda is one of the best Japanese brands. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. produces automobiles, motorcycles, garden equipment, electrical generators, marine engines, robotics and other equipment. The motorcycle builder Soichiro Honda founded his company in Hamamatsu in 1948. Honda company manufactured motorcycles, achieved worldwide fame in the 1960s and made its debut with the first automobile, mini pick-up the T360 in 1963. In the 1970s the company began to produce fuel-efficient cars and in 1973 introduced the Civic model, which became very popular. In 1976 Accord went into the market and gained popularity in the U.S. Honda introduced its luxury brand, Acura, in 1986. Since the 1970s the company’s sales have grown exponentially and in 2014 Honda sold 1,373,029 cars in the United States with the market share of 8.3%. Nissan Company was established in 1933 and the automobile manufacturing under the name of Nissan began in 1934. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. Nissan Nissan produced its first Datsun in 1935. Its predecessor, Dat Car, was manufactured in 1914. Initially Nissan specialized in small passenger cars but during the WWII began to produce military vehicles and trucks. Throughout the 1950s-1960s Nissan expanded worldwide. New Datsun models Bluebird (1959), Cedric (1960) and Sunny (1966) gained popularity abroad and by 1970 Nissan became one of the largest exporters of automobiles in the world. Nissan built an alliance with French car manufacturer Renault since 1999. The carmaker releases its cars under the Nissan, Datsun, and NISMO (Nissan Motorsport International Limited) brands as well as it’s luxury Infiniti brand. In 2014 Nissan sold 1,269,565 cars with the market share of 7.7%. Hyundai Group and Kia Motors Hyundai Group has the number of business units along with car manufacturing. Hyundai Motor Company was founded in 1967. Its headquarter is in Seoul, South Korea. Currently Hyundai Motor Company and Kia comprise the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Hyundai sold 725,718 cars in the U.S. in 2014 with the market share 4.4%. Kia Motors Corporation is one more South Korean most famous car maker along with Hyundai Motor and Daewoo Motor. Kia was formed in 1947 and produced steel tubing and bicycle parts. Later the company began to manufacture motorcycles, then trucks and in 1974 it set up car production. In the 1980s Kia’s Pride model was sold in the U.S. under the Ford Festiva name and the Kia Avella as the Ford Aspire. In the1990s Kia spur sales in the United States under its own brand. A subsidiary of Hyundai, Kia is still popular amongst Americans as in 2014 580,234 cars were sold in the U.S. with the market share of 3.5%. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jeep is currently owned by FCA US LLC which is a division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Its history of goes back to 1941. The first Willys MB Jeeps were the pioneers of sport utility vehicles. Initially only military vehicles were produced for the United States Army and Allies nevertheless throughout its history Jeep cars were manufactured for military and civil puproses and currently only off-road vehicles and SUVs are launched. In 2014 it was reported that 692,348 Jeeps were sold in the U.S. with the market share of 4.2%. The Dodge Division of Chrysler Corporation, or simply Dodge, was founded in 1900 and supplied Detroit automakers with spares and assemblies. The company set up automobile manufacturing in 1915. In 1928 Dodge was sold to Chrysler. After the oil crysis in 1973 the company switched from producing trucks and full-size vehicles to fuel efficient mid-size automobiles. In 2014 Dodge was in top ten American best selling cars with the market share of 3.5%. All in all 574,155 Dodge cars were sold in the U.S. Tokyo-based Fuji Heavy Industries was formed in 1953 after the merge of four Japanese companies. The firstling was produced in 1954 and got the name the Subaru 1500. Since then the car makers launched various models, which enjoyed popularity in different countries. In 2014 Subaru sold 513,693 automobiles to the U.S. customers with the market share of 3.1%. List of the most Popular Car Brands Car Brands	12
In the TV series Thunderbirds, what colour/colour are Brains' spectacle rims?	All Car Brands, List of Car Brand Names and Logos Dodge Logo Welcome to the website where you can get easy-to-understand information about car brands. This website is the destination for those who want to know everything about car brands and manufacturers, get the latest motoring news, read car reviews. We help visitors to formulate opinions on car brands with comprehensive information in our well designed directory. The history of car making began many years ago as many inventors strove to invent horseless carriage. As time went by automotive production expanded worldwide. The history of car manufacturing can be divided into periods: veteran era, brass era, vintage era, pre-WWII era, post- war era, and modern era. At the beginning of the 19th century an engine that generates motive power by the burning of gases was invented. Throughout the century many attempts were made to find out which fuels were suitable for the internal combustion engine. The engines were gradually modified and pioneers of vehicle production used them to construct ‘real’ automobiles to carry people. The history of serial car production began in 1886 after Karl Benz constructed three-wheel car suitable for daily use. His cars weren’t unique, though that was the very first car production. In 1887 French manufacturer, Panhard et Levassor, was founded. It was the first European company which aimed at exclusively automobile production. In 1893 Charles and Frank Duryea founded the first car manufacturing company in the USA, Duryea Motor Wagon Company. Shortly after that Olds Motor Vehicle Co. became the leader in car production. This era is also famous for Winton, Cadillac, and Ford who launched mass automobile manufacturing. By the year of 1900 the development of automotive industry spread across Europe and the United States and automobiles were produced in thousands. As time went by car production experienced revolutionary changes and different notable models went down in history. Due to implemented technologies some models lost favor and newcomers became mainstream vehicles. Inspired with innovations and modern styling, automobile manufacturers put on the market mass-produced cars, automobiles for the wealthy and sports cars to suit consumer segments and different markets. The first automotive manufacturers pioneered in Germany, then in France, in the United Kingdom, in the United States of America and in course of time automotive production was set up throughout the globe. Nevertheless successfully established automotive industry in the USA remained the leader up to the 1950s. Until the 1960s the USA had produced more than 80% of motor vehicles, but then Japan, Germany, France and UK increased the volume of produced automobiles. After the oil crisis in 1973 Japan became the car making leader. Japanese manufacturers were concerned about fuel efficiency and produced small economy cars. In the 1990s South Korea and China increased car production. China gradually overcame Japan, the United States, all European countries and became #1 in motoring world. According to International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in 2014 China, Japan, Germany, USA and South Korea are the top five automotive manufacturers. Best selling cars in the United States Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company in June 1903. Its headquarter is in Dearborn, Michigan. The second largest U.S. automaker sells automobiles under Ford and Lincoln brands. Lincoln was founded in 1917 and that division of the Ford Motor Company manufactures luxury automobiles. The Ford Motor Company The Ford Motor Company has joint ventures: Ford Lio Ho and Changan Ford Mazda in China, AutoAlliance Thailand, Ford Otosan in Turkey, and Ford Sollersin Russia. The company has about 90 plants worldwide. Moreover Ford owns blocks of shares in Aston Martin (the United Kingdom), in Jiangling (China) and in Mazda (Japan). Besides cars and crossovers, hybrids and electrovehicles, the company produces buses and trucks, earlier it also manufactured tractors and components. In 2014 Ford sold 2,376,841 cars in the U.S. with the market share of 14.4%. So General Motors was the only company which surpassed Ford. Chevy The Chevrolet Division of General Motors Company is known as Chevy. Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant founde the Chevrolet Motor Car Company with the hepl of two investors William Little and Dr. Edwin R in 1911. The company was named after Swiss race car driver Louis Chevrolet. Initially Chevrolet-branded vehicles were sold at a reasonable price to compete with legendary Ford Model T and managed to outpace in 1929. General Motors, producing and selling a wide range of Cevrolet-branded vehicles, is represented worldwide except Oceania. As in Australia it’s subsidiary Holden. In the United States Chevrolet sold 2,033,442 automobiles in 2014 and proved itself the second best selling brand with the market share of 12.3%. Toyota Motor Corporation Toyota Motor Corporation was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda in 1937. Its headquarter is based in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. Toyota Motor Corporation is number one automotive manufacturer in Japan which produces more than 10 million cars every year. Toyota produces vans, trucks, sedans, coupes, hybrids, crossovers and all in all about 70 models are manufactured under its name. Moreeover Toyota is the largest manufacturer of hybrid electric vehicles. Toyota vehicles are assembled in throughout the world under 5 brands: Toyota, Hino, Scion, Lexus, and Ranz. As other companies Toyota suffered losses caused by the global financial crisis of 2008 and the earthquake and tsunami in 2011. Nevertheless in 2014 Toyota sold 2,004,373 cars in the United Stated with the market share of 12.1%. Honda Honda is one of the best Japanese brands. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. produces automobiles, motorcycles, garden equipment, electrical generators, marine engines, robotics and other equipment. The motorcycle builder Soichiro Honda founded his company in Hamamatsu in 1948. Honda company manufactured motorcycles, achieved worldwide fame in the 1960s and made its debut with the first automobile, mini pick-up the T360 in 1963. In the 1970s the company began to produce fuel-efficient cars and in 1973 introduced the Civic model, which became very popular. In 1976 Accord went into the market and gained popularity in the U.S. Honda introduced its luxury brand, Acura, in 1986. Since the 1970s the company’s sales have grown exponentially and in 2014 Honda sold 1,373,029 cars in the United States with the market share of 8.3%. Nissan Company was established in 1933 and the automobile manufacturing under the name of Nissan began in 1934. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. Nissan Nissan produced its first Datsun in 1935. Its predecessor, Dat Car, was manufactured in 1914. Initially Nissan specialized in small passenger cars but during the WWII began to produce military vehicles and trucks. Throughout the 1950s-1960s Nissan expanded worldwide. New Datsun models Bluebird (1959), Cedric (1960) and Sunny (1966) gained popularity abroad and by 1970 Nissan became one of the largest exporters of automobiles in the world. Nissan built an alliance with French car manufacturer Renault since 1999. The carmaker releases its cars under the Nissan, Datsun, and NISMO (Nissan Motorsport International Limited) brands as well as it’s luxury Infiniti brand. In 2014 Nissan sold 1,269,565 cars with the market share of 7.7%. Hyundai Group and Kia Motors Hyundai Group has the number of business units along with car manufacturing. Hyundai Motor Company was founded in 1967. Its headquarter is in Seoul, South Korea. Currently Hyundai Motor Company and Kia comprise the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group. Hyundai sold 725,718 cars in the U.S. in 2014 with the market share 4.4%. Kia Motors Corporation is one more South Korean most famous car maker along with Hyundai Motor and Daewoo Motor. Kia was formed in 1947 and produced steel tubing and bicycle parts. Later the company began to manufacture motorcycles, then trucks and in 1974 it set up car production. In the 1980s Kia’s Pride model was sold in the U.S. under the Ford Festiva name and the Kia Avella as the Ford Aspire. In the1990s Kia spur sales in the United States under its own brand. A subsidiary of Hyundai, Kia is still popular amongst Americans as in 2014 580,234 cars were sold in the U.S. with the market share of 3.5%. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jeep is currently owned by FCA US LLC which is a division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Its history of goes back to 1941. The first Willys MB Jeeps were the pioneers of sport utility vehicles. Initially only military vehicles were produced for the United States Army and Allies nevertheless throughout its history Jeep cars were manufactured for military and civil puproses and currently only off-road vehicles and SUVs are launched. In 2014 it was reported that 692,348 Jeeps were sold in the U.S. with the market share of 4.2%. The Dodge Division of Chrysler Corporation, or simply Dodge, was founded in 1900 and supplied Detroit automakers with spares and assemblies. The company set up automobile manufacturing in 1915. In 1928 Dodge was sold to Chrysler. After the oil crysis in 1973 the company switched from producing trucks and full-size vehicles to fuel efficient mid-size automobiles. In 2014 Dodge was in top ten American best selling cars with the market share of 3.5%. All in all 574,155 Dodge cars were sold in the U.S. Tokyo-based Fuji Heavy Industries was formed in 1953 after the merge of four Japanese companies. The firstling was produced in 1954 and got the name the Subaru 1500. Since then the car makers launched various models, which enjoyed popularity in different countries. In 2014 Subaru sold 513,693 automobiles to the U.S. customers with the market share of 3.1%. List of the most Popular Car Brands Car Brands	i don't know
What did Frenchman Dr Pierre Dukan devise which bears his name, and after achieving great popularity in France, began to spread internationally in the early 2000s?	Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins of oxen, famously sold under the Atora brand? lard 2.In the TV series Thunderbirds, what colour/colour are Brains' spectacle rims: Black; Brown; Blue; or Green? Blue 3.In six-dot Braille (English language), what letter and number are represented by a single dot, top left?A and 1 4.What did Frenchman Dr Pierre Dukan devise which bears his name, and after achieving great popularity in France, began to spread internationally in the early 2000s?Diet 5.What motor company's badge contains a red cross and a green snake?Alfa Romeo 6.What popular sci-fi creations were described by Dr Who's executive producer in 2011 as "...the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe..." ? Dalek 7.The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? Lenses 8.Sesame seeds are a very good dietary source of what elemental mineral: Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; or Mercury? Magnesium 9.In what video game brand does the Lara Croft character most famously feature? Tomb Raider 10.According to Unicef (at 2011) what percentage of Afghan women die in pregnancy or childbirth: 1%; 3%; 5% or 12ï¿½%? 12.5% 11.Name the shipping line which owned the Titanic? (Bonus points: Name the Titanic shipbuilders? And in which city was the Titanic built?) White Star Line, Harkand and Wolff, Blefast 12.A Gay Girl in Damascus is the title of the blog by feminist/freedom campaigner Amina Abdallah Alaf al Omari, who in June 2011 was based and abducted in which country?Syria 13.Who, age 30, wrote the historically significant anti-semetic diatribe known as 'the Gemlich letter' on 16 Sep 1919? Hitler 14.Which UK city hosts the Summer Sundae music festival? Leicester 15.What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? Madagascar 16.Violeta Chamorro, Michelle Bachelet, Laura Chinchilla, and Dilma Rousseff share what achievement? Olympic record-holders; National leadership; Best-selling authors; Film noir stardom; or Diana Ross's Supremes? National Leadership 17.What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle? Bernard Madoff 18.Name the two biggest producers of cars globally in 2010, and for several years prior? GM and Toyota 19.A blue circle with a white centre was introduced in 2006 as the international symbol for what human metabolic disease? Diabetes 20.What woman's name was given to the horrendously abusive laundry asylums for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church, starting in 18th century Ireland, spreading to other countries and persisting well into the 1900s? Magdalene 21.On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? A 22.Who is Britain's longest serving consort? Prince Phillip 23.What multinational high street vendor's logo was developed from an old Norse woodcut of a twin-tailed siren or mermaid with flowing hair and crown? Starbucks 24.What letter was added to Wii by Nintendo in 2011 when naming its next generation gaming console? U 25.What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? The Gruffalo 26.What modern system of a very old messaging method entails red and yellow ('Oscar') at sea, and white and blue ('Papa') on land? Semaphore 27.What word, from Sanskrit for 'sacred knowledge', refers to early Indian scripture, and specifically the four collections known as Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva, forming the basic teachings of Hinduism? Veda 28.What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Plasticene 29.French for an additive, and a Venezuelan liberator of Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru from Spain, what was the currency of Ecuador before adopting the US dollar in the early 2000s? Sucre 30.What controlled recreational drug has the chemical formula C20H26N2O? LSD And the results are:	Dukan Diet
What motor company's badge contains a red cross and a green snake?	Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins of oxen, famously sold under the Atora brand? lard 2.In the TV series Thunderbirds, what colour/colour are Brains' spectacle rims: Black; Brown; Blue; or Green? Blue 3.In six-dot Braille (English language), what letter and number are represented by a single dot, top left?A and 1 4.What did Frenchman Dr Pierre Dukan devise which bears his name, and after achieving great popularity in France, began to spread internationally in the early 2000s?Diet 5.What motor company's badge contains a red cross and a green snake?Alfa Romeo 6.What popular sci-fi creations were described by Dr Who's executive producer in 2011 as "...the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe..." ? Dalek 7.The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? Lenses 8.Sesame seeds are a very good dietary source of what elemental mineral: Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; or Mercury? Magnesium 9.In what video game brand does the Lara Croft character most famously feature? Tomb Raider 10.According to Unicef (at 2011) what percentage of Afghan women die in pregnancy or childbirth: 1%; 3%; 5% or 12ï¿½%? 12.5% 11.Name the shipping line which owned the Titanic? (Bonus points: Name the Titanic shipbuilders? And in which city was the Titanic built?) White Star Line, Harkand and Wolff, Blefast 12.A Gay Girl in Damascus is the title of the blog by feminist/freedom campaigner Amina Abdallah Alaf al Omari, who in June 2011 was based and abducted in which country?Syria 13.Who, age 30, wrote the historically significant anti-semetic diatribe known as 'the Gemlich letter' on 16 Sep 1919? Hitler 14.Which UK city hosts the Summer Sundae music festival? Leicester 15.What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? Madagascar 16.Violeta Chamorro, Michelle Bachelet, Laura Chinchilla, and Dilma Rousseff share what achievement? Olympic record-holders; National leadership; Best-selling authors; Film noir stardom; or Diana Ross's Supremes? National Leadership 17.What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle? Bernard Madoff 18.Name the two biggest producers of cars globally in 2010, and for several years prior? GM and Toyota 19.A blue circle with a white centre was introduced in 2006 as the international symbol for what human metabolic disease? Diabetes 20.What woman's name was given to the horrendously abusive laundry asylums for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church, starting in 18th century Ireland, spreading to other countries and persisting well into the 1900s? Magdalene 21.On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? A 22.Who is Britain's longest serving consort? Prince Phillip 23.What multinational high street vendor's logo was developed from an old Norse woodcut of a twin-tailed siren or mermaid with flowing hair and crown? Starbucks 24.What letter was added to Wii by Nintendo in 2011 when naming its next generation gaming console? U 25.What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? The Gruffalo 26.What modern system of a very old messaging method entails red and yellow ('Oscar') at sea, and white and blue ('Papa') on land? Semaphore 27.What word, from Sanskrit for 'sacred knowledge', refers to early Indian scripture, and specifically the four collections known as Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva, forming the basic teachings of Hinduism? Veda 28.What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Plasticene 29.French for an additive, and a Venezuelan liberator of Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru from Spain, what was the currency of Ecuador before adopting the US dollar in the early 2000s? Sucre 30.What controlled recreational drug has the chemical formula C20H26N2O? LSD And the results are:	i don't know
"What popular sci-fi creations were described by Dr Who's executive producer in 2011 as ""...the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe..."" ?"	Dalek : definition of Dalek and synonyms of Dalek (English) The Daleks (1963) The Daleks i / ˈ d ɑː l ɛ k s / are a fictional extraterrestrial race of mutants from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who . Within the series, Daleks are cyborgs from the planet Skaro , created by the scientist Davros during the final years of a thousand-year war against the Thals . They are genetically engineered Kaled mutants integrated within a tank -like or robot -like mechanical shell. The resulting creatures are a powerful race bent on universal conquest and domination, utterly without pity, compassion or remorse. Various storylines portray them as having had every emotion removed except hate , leaving them with a desire to purge the Universe of all non-Dalek life . Collectively they are the greatest enemies of the series' protagonist, the Time Lord known as the Doctor . Their catchphrase is "Exterminate!" 14 External links Creation The Daleks were created by writer Terry Nation and designed by BBC designer Raymond Cusick . [1] They were introduced in December 1963 in the second Doctor Who serial, colloquially known as The Daleks . [2] They became an immediate and huge hit with viewers, featuring in many subsequent serials and two 1960s motion pictures. They have become as synonymous with Doctor Who as the Doctor himself, and their behaviour and catchphrases are now part of British popular culture . "Hiding behind the sofa whenever the Daleks appear" has been cited as an element of British cultural identity; [3] and a 2008 survey indicated that 9 out of 10 British children were able to identify a Dalek correctly. [4] In 1999 a Dalek appeared on a postage stamp celebrating British popular culture, photographed by Lord Snowdon . [5] In 2010, readers of science fiction magazine SFX voted the Dalek as the all-time greatest monster, beating out competition including Japanese movie monster Godzilla and J. R. R. Tolkien 's Gollum , of The Lord of the Rings . [6] Entry into popular culture The word "Dalek" has entered major dictionaries, including the Oxford English Dictionary , which defines it as "a type of robot [sic] appearing in 'Doctor Who', a B.B.C. Television science-fiction programme; hence used allusively." [7] English-speakers sometimes use the term metaphorically to describe people, usually figures of authority, who act like robots unable to break from their programming; for example, John Birt , the Director-General of the BBC from 1992 to 2000, was publicly called a "croak-voiced Dalek" by playwright Dennis Potter in the MacTaggart Lecture at the 1993 Edinburgh Television Festival . [8] Physical characteristics Externally, Daleks normally resemble human-sized salt and pepper shakers [1] with a single mechanical eyestalk mounted on a rotating dome, a gun mount containing an energy weapon (or " death ray ") and a telescopic manipulator arm which is usually tipped by an appendage resembling a sink plunger . Daleks have been seen to be able to use their plungers to interface with technology, [9] crush a man's skull by suction, [9] measure the intelligence of a subject, [10] and extract information from a man's mind. [11] Dalek casings are made of a bonded polycarbide material dubbed "dalekanium" by a member of the human resistance in The Dalek Invasion of Earth and by the Cult of Skaro in " Daleks in Manhattan ". [10] [12] The lower half of a Dalek's shell is covered with hemispherical protrusions, or "Dalek bumps", which are shown in the episode " Dalek " to be spheres embedded in the casing. [9] [10] Both the BBC-licensed Dalek Book (1964) and The Doctor Who Technical Manual (1983) describe these items as being part of a sensory array, [13] whilst in the 2005 series episode "Dalek", they are shown to serve a function in a Dalek's self-destruct mechanism. [9] Their armour has a forcefield that evaporates most bullets and resists most types of energy weapon; this seems to be concentrated around the Dalek's midsection (where the mutant is located), as normally ineffective firepower can be concentrated on the eyestalk to blind a Dalek. Daleks have a very limited field of vision, with no peripheral sight at all, and are relatively easy to hide from in fairly exposed places. [14] Their own energy weapons have also been shown to be capable of destroying them. [15] Their weapons fire a beam that has electrical tendencies, is capable of propagating through water and may be a form of plasma . The eyepiece is a Dalek's most vulnerable spot, and impairing its vision often leads to a blind, panicked firing of its weapon whilst shouting, "My vision is impaired; I cannot see!" Russell T Davies subverted the catchphrase in his 2008 episode " The Stolen Earth ", in which a Dalek vaporises a paintball that has blocked its vision while proclaiming "My vision is not impaired!". [16] [17] The creature has an amorphous body, slightly smaller than the man's head, and several tentacles, some of which are partly wrapped around the man's body. The creature inside the mechanical casing is depicted as soft and repulsive in appearance and vicious even without its mechanical armour. The first-ever glimpse of a Dalek mutant, in The Daleks , was a claw peeking out from under a Thal cloak after it had been removed from its casing. [18] The actual appearance of the mutants has varied, but often adheres to the Doctor's description of the species in Remembrance of the Daleks as "little green blobs in bonded polycarbide armour ". [19] In Resurrection of the Daleks a Dalek creature, separated from its casing, attacks and severely injures a human soldier; [20] in Revelation of the Daleks, there are two Dalek factions and the creatures inside have a different appearance in each case, one resembling the amorphous creature from Resurrection, the other the crab-like creature from the original Dalek serial. As the creature inside is rarely seen on screen, a common misconception exists that Daleks are wholly mechanical robots. [21] As of the new series Daleks are shown to be mollusc -like in appearance, with small tentacles, one or two eyes and an exposed brain. [9] The voice of a Dalek is electronic; the Dalek creature is apparently unable to make much more than squeaking sounds when out of its casing. [20] Once the mutant is removed, the casing itself can be entered and operated by humanoids; for example, in The Daleks , Ian Chesterton ( William Russell ) enters a Dalek shell to masquerade as a guard as part of an escape plan. [18] An Imperial Dalek flies up a flight of stairs (from Remembrance of the Daleks) For many years it was assumed that, due to their design and gliding motion, Daleks were unable to climb stairs, and that this was a simple way of escaping them. A well known cartoon from Punch pictured a group of Daleks at the foot of a flight of stairs with the caption, "Well, this certainly buggers our plan to conquer the Universe". In a scene from the serial Destiny of the Daleks , the Doctor and companions escape from Dalek pursuers by climbing into a ceiling duct. The Fourth Doctor calls down, "If you're supposed to be the superior race of the universe, why don't you try climbing after us?" [22] The Daleks generally make up for their general lack of mobility with overwhelming firepower; a joke among Doctor Who fans goes, "Real Daleks don't climb stairs; they level the building." [23] [24] Dalek mobility has improved over the history of the series: in their first appearance, The Daleks, they were capable of movement only on the conductive metal floors of their city; in The Dalek Invasion of Earth a Dalek emerges from the waters of the River Thames , indicating that they not only had become freely mobile, but are amphibious ; [25] Planet of the Daleks showed that they could ascend a vertical shaft by means of an external anti-gravity mat placed on the floor; and Remembrance of the Daleks depicted them as capable of hovering up a flight of stairs. [26] Despite this, journalists covering the series frequently refer to the Daleks' supposed inability to climb stairs; characters escaping up a flight of stairs in the 2005 episode "Dalek" made the same joke, and were shocked when the Dalek began to hover up the stairs after uttering the phrase "ELEVATE", in a similar manner to their normal phrase "EXTERMINATE.". [9] The new series depicts the Daleks as fully capable of flight, even space flight. [14] Prop details The non-humanoid shape of the Dalek did much to enhance the creatures' sense of menace. A lack of familiar reference points differentiated them from the traditional " bug-eyed monster " of science fiction, which Doctor Who creator Sydney Newman had wanted the show to avoid. [27] The unsettling form of the Daleks, coupled with their alien voices, made many believe that the props were wholly mechanical and operated by remote control. [28] The Daleks were actually controlled from inside by short operators [29] who had to manipulate their eyestalks, domes and arms, as well as flashing the lights on their heads in sync with the actors supplying their voices. The Dalek cases were built in two pieces; an operator would step into the lower section, and then the top would be secured. The operators looked out between the cylindrical louvres just beneath the dome which were lined with mesh to conceal their faces. [29] In addition to being hot and cramped the Dalek casings also muffled external sounds, making it difficult for the operators to hear the director's commands or studio dialogue. The top sections were also too heavy to lift from the inside, which meant that the operators could be trapped inside if the stagehands forgot to release them. John Scott Martin , a Dalek operator from the original series, said that Dalek operation was a challenge: "You had to have about six hands: one to do the eyestalk, one to do the lights, one for the gun, another for the smoke canister underneath, yet another for the sink plunger. If you were related to an octopus then it helped." [30] For Doctor Who's 21st-century revival, the props were redesigned by production designer Ed Thomas, with consultation from artist Bryan Hitch , producers Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner , and model builder Mike Tucker . [31] These Dalek casings retain the same overall shape and dimensional proportions of previous Daleks, although many details have been re-designed to give the Dalek a heavier and more solid look. Changes include a larger, more pointed base; a glowing eyepiece; an all-over metallic brass finish (specified by Davies); a housing for the eyestalk pivot; and significantly larger dome lights. [31] The new prop made its on-screen debut in the 2005 episode "Dalek". [31] These Dalek casings use a short operator inside the housing while the 'head' and eyestalk are operated via remote control. A third person, Nicholas Briggs , supplies the voice in their various appearances. [32] In the 2010 season a new and larger model appeared in several colours representing different parts of the Dalek command hierarchy. Movement Early versions of the Daleks rolled on nylon casters, propelled by the operator's feet. Although casters were adequate for the Daleks' debut serial, which was shot entirely at the BBC's Lime Grove Studios , for The Dalek Invasion of Earth Terry Nation wanted the Daleks to be filmed on the streets of London. To enable the Daleks to travel smoothly on location, designer Spencer Chapman built the new Dalek shells around miniature tricycles with sturdier wheels, which were hidden by enlarged fenders fitted below the original base. [33] The uneven flagstones of Central London caused the Daleks to rattle as they moved and it was not possible to remove this noise from the final soundtrack. A small parabolic dish was added to the rear of the prop's casing to explain why these Daleks, unlike the ones in their first serial, were not dependent on static electricity drawn from the floors of the Dalek city for their motive power. [30] Later versions of the prop had more efficient wheels and were once again simply propelled by the seated operators' feet, but they remained so heavy that when going up ramps they often had to be pushed by stagehands out of camera shot. The difficulty of operating all the prop's parts at once contributed to the occasionally jerky movements of the Dalek. [30] This problem has largely been eradicated with the advent of the "new series" version, as its remotely controlled dome and eyestalk allow the operator to concentrate on the smooth movement of the Dalek and its arms. [34] Voices The staccato delivery, harsh tone and rising inflection of the Dalek voice were initially developed by voice actors Peter Hawkins and David Graham , who would vary the pitch and speed of the lines according to the emotion needed. Their voices were further processed electronically by Brian Hodgson at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop . Although the exact sound-processing devices used have varied, the original 1963 effect used equalisation to boost the mid-range of the actor's voice, then subjected it to ring modulation with a 30 Hz sine wave . The distinctive harsh grating vocal timbre this produced has remained the pattern for all Dalek voices since (with the exception of those in the 1985 serial Revelation of the Daleks , for which director Graeme Harper deliberately used less distortion). [35] Besides Hawkins and Graham, notable voice actors for the Daleks have included Roy Skelton , who first voiced the Daleks in the 1967 story The Evil of the Daleks and went on to provide voices for five additional Dalek serials [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] and for the one-off anniversary special The Five Doctors . Michael Wisher , the actor who originated the role of Dalek creator Davros in Genesis of the Daleks , provided Dalek voices for that same story, as well as for Frontier in Space , Planet of the Daleks and Death to the Daleks . Other Dalek voice actors include Royce Mills (three stories [39] [40] [41] ), Brian Miller (two stories [40] [41] ), Oliver Gilbert and Peter Messaline (one story [42] ). John Leeson , who performed the voice of K-9 in several Doctor Who stories, and Davros actors Terry Molloy and David Gooderson also contributed supporting voices for various Dalek serials. [38] [40] Since 2005, the Dalek voice in the television series has been provided by Nicholas Briggs , speaking into a microphone connected to a voice modulator. [32] [43] Briggs had previously provided Dalek and other alien voices for Big Finish Productions audio plays . In a 2006 BBC Radio interview, Briggs said that when the BBC asked him to do the voice for the new television series, they instructed him to bring his own analogue ring modulator that he had used in the audio plays. The BBC's sound department had changed to a digital platform and could not adequately create the distinctive Dalek sound with their modern equipment. Briggs went as far as to bring the voice modulator to the actors' readings of the scripts. [32] [43] Construction Manufacturing the props was expensive. In scenes where many Daleks had to appear, some of them would be represented by wooden replicas ( Destiny of the Daleks [38] ) or life-size photographic enlargements in the early black-and-white episodes ( The Daleks , The Dalek Invasion of Earth [12] [44] and The Power of the Daleks [45] [46] ). In stories involving armies of Daleks, the BBC effects team even turned to using commercially available toy Daleks, manufactured by Louis Marx & Co and Herts Plastic Moulders Ltd. Examples of such use can be observed in the serials The Power of the Daleks, The Evil of the Daleks and Planet of the Daleks. [47] Judicious editing techniques also gave the impression that there were more Dalek props than were actually available, and continue to be used to the present day, such as using split screen in "The Parting of the Ways". [14] Four fully functioning props were commissioned for the first serial "The Daleks" in 1963, and were constructed from BBC plans by Shawcraft Engineering. [48] These became known in fan circles as "Mk I Daleks". Shawcraft were also commissioned to construct approximately twenty Daleks for the two Dalek movies in 1965 and 1966 (see below ). Some of these movie props filtered back to the BBC and were seen in the televised serials, notably The Chase, which was aired before the first movie's debut. [49] The remaining props not bought by the BBC were either donated to charity or given away as prizes in competitions. [50] The BBC's own Dalek props were reused many times, with components of the original Shawcraft "Mk I Daleks" surviving right through to their final classic series appearance in 1988. [51] Years of storage and repainting took their toll, however. By the time of the Sixth Doctor 's Revelation of the Daleks new props were being manufactured out of fibreglass , which were lighter and more affordable to construct than their predecessors. [52] These Daleks were slightly bulkier in appearance around the mid-shoulder section, and also had a slightly redesigned skirt section which was more vertical at the back. Other minor changes were made to the design due to these new construction methods, including alterations to the fender and the incorporation of both the arm boxes, collars and slats into a single fibreglass moulding. [52] These props were repainted in grey for the Seventh Doctor serial Remembrance of the Daleks and designated as " Renegade Daleks "; another redesign, painted in white and gold, became the " Imperial Dalek " faction. [53] New Dalek props were built for the 21st century version of Doctor Who. The first, which appeared alone in the 2005 episode " Dalek ", was built by modelmaker Mike Tucker . [31] Additional Dalek props based on Tucker's master were subsequently built out of fibreglass by Cardiff -based Specialist Models. [54] Development Wishing to create an alien creature that did not look like a "man in a suit", Terry Nation stated in his script for the first Dalek serial that they should have no legs. [55] He was also inspired by a performance by the Georgian National Ballet , in which dancers in long skirts appeared to glide across the stage. [55] For many of the shows, the Daleks were "played" by retired ballet dancers wearing black socks while sitting inside the Dalek. [28] Raymond Cusick was given the task of designing the Daleks when Ridley Scott , then a designer for the BBC, proved unavailable after having been initially assigned to their debut serial. [56] An account in Jeremy Bentham's Doctor Who—The Early Years (1986) says that after Nation wrote the script, Cusick was given only an hour to come up with the design for the Daleks, and was inspired in his initial sketches by a pepper shaker on a table. [57] Cusick himself, however, states that he based it on a man seated in a chair, and only used the pepper shaker to demonstrate how it might move. [58] In 1964 Nation told a Daily Mirror reporter that the Dalek name came from a dictionary or encyclopaedia volume, the spine of which read "Dal – Lek" (or, according to another version, "Dal – Eks"). [59] He later admitted that this book and the origin of the Dalek name was completely fictitious, and that anyone bothering to check out his story would have found him out. [59] The name had in reality simply rolled off his typewriter. [60] Later, Nation was pleasantly surprised to discover that in Serbo-Croatian the word "dalek" means "far", or "distant". [61] Nation grew up during World War II, and remembered the fear caused by German bombings. He consciously based the Daleks on the Nazis , conceiving the species as faceless, authoritarian figures dedicated to conquest and complete conformity. [62] The allusion is most obvious in the Dalek stories penned by Nation, in particular The Dalek Invasion of Earth (1964) and Genesis of the Daleks (1975). [63] [64] [65] Prior to writing the first Dalek serial, Nation was chief scriptwriter for comedian Tony Hancock . The two fell out and Nation either resigned or was fired. [55] [59] [66] When Hancock left the BBC, he worked on several series proposals, one of which was called From Plip to Plop, a comedic history of the world which would have ended with a nuclear apocalypse, the survivors being reduced to living in dustbin-like robot casings and eating radiation to stay alive. According to biographer Cliff Goodwin, when Hancock saw the Daleks, he allegedly shouted at the screen, "That bloody Nation—he's stolen my robots!" [67] The naming of early Doctor Who stories is complex and sometimes controversial. [68] [69] The first Dalek serial is called, variously, The Survivors (the pre-production title), The Mutants (its official title at the time of production and broadcast, later taken by another unrelated story ), Beyond the Sun (used on some production documentation), The Dead Planet (the on-screen title of the serial's first episode), or simply The Daleks . [68] The instant appeal of the Daleks caught the BBC off guard, [59] and transformed Doctor Who from a Saturday tea-time children's educational programme to a must-watch national phenomenon. Children were alternately frightened and fascinated by the alien look of the monsters, and the Doctor Who production office was inundated by letters and calls asking about the creatures. Newspaper articles focused attention on the series and the Daleks, further enhancing their popularity. [28] Nation jointly owned the intellectual property rights to the Daleks with the BBC, and the money-making concept proved nearly impossible to sell to anyone else; he was dependent on the BBC wanting to produce stories featuring the creatures. [70] Despite fans' adoration, the Daleks were clearly associated with Doctor Who and several attempts to market the Daleks outside of the series were unsuccessful. [71] [72] Since Nation's death in 1997, his share of the rights now belong to his estate and are administered by his former agent, Tim Hancock. [73] Early plans for what eventually became the 1996 Doctor Who television movie included radically redesigned Daleks whose cases unfolded like spiders' legs. [74] The concept for these " Spider Daleks " was abandoned, but picked up again in several Doctor Who spin-offs . [75] When the new series was announced, many fans hoped the Daleks would return once more to the programme. [76] [77] After much negotiation between the BBC and the Nation estate (which at one point appeared to break down completely), an agreement was reached. According to media reports, the initial disagreement was due to the Nation estate demanding levels of creative control over the Daleks' appearances and scripts that were unacceptable to the BBC. [78] Eventually talks between Hancock and the BBC progressed more productively, and the Daleks were cleared to appear in the first series. [73] [79] Fictional history Main article: History of the Daleks Dalek in-universe history has seen many retroactive changes , which have caused continuity problems. [80] When the Daleks first appeared in The Daleks, they were presented as the descendants of the Dals, mutated after a brief nuclear war between the Dal and Thal races. [81] In 1975, Terry Nation revised the Daleks' origins in Genesis of the Daleks, where the Dals were now called Kaleds (of which "Daleks" is an anagram ), and the Dalek design was attributed to one man, the crippled Kaled chief scientist and evil genius , Davros . [37] Instead of a short nuclear exchange, the Kaled-Thal war was portrayed as a thousand-year-long war of attrition , fought with nuclear, biological and chemical weapons causing widespread mutations among the Kaled race. Davros experimented on living Kaled cells to find the ultimate mutated form of the Kaled species and placed the subjects in tank -like "travel machines" whose design was based on his own life-support chair. [37] Genesis of the Daleks marked a new era for the depiction of the species, with most of their previous history either forgotten or barely referred to again. [82] Future stories in the original Doctor Who series, which followed a rough story arc , [83] would also focus more on Davros, much to the dissatisfaction of some fans who felt that the Daleks should take centre stage rather than merely becoming minions of their creator. [84] Davros made his last televised appearance for 20 years in Remembrance of the Daleks, which depicted a civil war between two factions of Daleks. One, the "Imperial Daleks", were loyal to Davros, who had become their Emperor, whilst the other, the "Renegade Daleks", followed a black Supreme Dalek. [40] A single Dalek appeared in " Dalek ", written by Robert Shearman , which was broadcast on BBC One on 30 April 2005. This Dalek appeared to be the sole Dalek survivor of the Time War which had destroyed both the Daleks and the Time Lords. [9] A Dalek Emperor returned at the end of the 2005 series, having rebuilt the Dalek race with genetic material harvested with human subjects. It saw itself as a god, and the new Daleks were shown worshipping it. These Daleks and their fleet were destroyed in " The Parting of the Ways ". [14] The 2006 season finale " Army of Ghosts "/" Doomsday " featured a squad of four Dalek survivors from the old Empire, known as the Cult of Skaro , led by a black Dalek named " Sec ", that had survived the Time War by escaping into the Void between dimensions. They emerged, along with a Time Lord prison vessel containing millions of Daleks, at Canary Wharf due to the actions of the Torchwood Institute and Cybermen from a parallel world . This resulted in a Cyberman-Dalek clash in London, which was resolved when the Tenth Doctor caused both factions to be sucked back into the Void. The Cult survived by utilising an "emergency temporal shift" to escape. [11] [85] They would later appear in the two-part story " Daleks in Manhattan "/" Evolution of the Daleks ", in which whilst stranded in 1930s New York, they set up a base in the partially built Empire State Building and attempt to rebuild the Dalek race. To this end Dalek Sec merges with a human being to become a Human/Dalek hybrid. The Cult then set about creating "Human Daleks" by "formatting" the brains of a few thousand captured humans, with the intention of producing hybrids which remain fully human in appearance but with Dalek minds. [15] The plot is ultimately foiled due to interference by the Doctor, and Cult members Daleks Sec, Jast and Thay are destroyed. The remaining Cult member, Dalek Caan, once again escapes using a temporal shift. [15] The Daleks returned in the 2008 seasons' two-part finale, " The Stolen Earth "/" Journey's End ", accompanied once again by their creator Davros. The story reveals that Caan's temporal shift sent him into the Time War where he rescued Davros, in the process gaining the ability to see the future at the cost of his own sanity. The episode depicts a Dalek invasion of Earth led by Caan, Davros, and a red Supreme Dalek, who has kept Caan and Davros imprisoned in "The Vault", a section of the Dalek flagship, the Crucible. Davros and the Daleks plan to destroy reality itself with a "reality bomb". The plan fails due to the interference of the Doctor, his companions and Caan himself, who has been manipulating events to destroy the Daleks after realising the severity of the atrocities they have committed. [17] [86] The Daleks returned in the 2010 episode " Victory of the Daleks ", the third episode of the series; Daleks who escaped the destruction of Davros' empire fell back in time and, by chance, managed to retrieve the "Progenator". [87] This is a tiny apparatus which contains 'original' Dalek DNA. The activation of the Progenator results in the creation of a "new paradigm" of Daleks. The New Paradigm Daleks deem their creators inferior and exterminate them; their creators make no resistance to this, deeming themselves inferior as well. They are organised into different roles (drone, scientist, strategists, supreme and eternal), which are identifiable with colour-coded armour instead of the identification plates under the eyestalk used by their predecessors. [88] The Daleks only cameo in subsequent finales " The Pandorica Opens "/" The Big Bang " (2010) and " The Wedding of River Song " (2011) as Steven Moffat decided to "give them a rest" and stated "There's a problem with the Daleks. They are the most famous of the Doctor's adversaries and the most frequent, which means they are the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe." [89] Dalek culture Daleks have little, if any, individual personality, [11] ostensibly no emotions other than hatred and anger, [9] and a strict command structure in which they are conditioned to obey superiors' orders without question. [90] Dalek speech is characterised by repeated phrases, and by orders given to themselves and to others. [91] Unlike the stereotypical emotionless robots often found in science fiction, Daleks are often angry; author Kim Newman has described the Daleks as behaving "like toddlers in perpetual hissy fits", gloating when in power and throwing tantrums when thwarted. [92] They tend to be excitable and will repeat the same word or phrase over and over again in heightened emotional states, most famously "Exterminate! Exterminate!" In terms of their behaviour Daleks are extremely aggressive, and seem driven by an instinct to attack. This instinct is so strong that Daleks have been depicted fighting the urge to kill [15] [41] or even attacking when unarmed. [9] [93] The Fifth Doctor characterises this impulse by saying, "However you respond [to Daleks] is seen as an act of provocation." [41] The fundamental feature of Dalek culture and psychology is an unquestioned belief in the superiority of the Dalek race, [90] and their default directive is to destroy all non-Dalek life-forms. [9] Other species are either to be exterminated immediately, or enslaved and then exterminated later once they are no longer useful. [41] The Dalek obsession with their own superiority is illustrated by the schism between the Renegade and Imperial Daleks seen in Revelation of the Daleks and Remembrance of the Daleks: the two factions consider the other to be a perversion despite the relatively minor differences between them. [40] This intolerance of any "contamination" within themselves is also shown in "Dalek", [9] The Evil of the Daleks [90] and in the Big Finish Productions audio play The Mutant Phase . [94] This superiority complex is the basis of the Daleks' ruthlessness and lack of compassion. [9] [90] This is shown in extreme in Victory of the Daleks , where the new, pure Daleks destroy their creator, impure Daleks, with their consent. It is nearly impossible to negotiate or reason with a Dalek, a single-mindedness that makes them dangerous and not to be underestimated. [9] Dalek society is depicted as one of extreme scientific and technological advancement; the Third Doctor states that "it was their inventive genius that made them one of the greatest powers in the universe." [93] However, their reliance on logic and machinery is also a strategic weakness which they recognise, [38] [40] and thus use more emotion-driven species as agents to compensate for these shortcomings. [40] [41] [90] Although the Daleks are not known for their regard for due process , they have taken at least two enemies back to Skaro for a "trial", rather than killing them immediately. The first was their creator, Davros , in Revelation of the Daleks, [39] and the second was the renegade Time Lord known as the Master in the 1996 television movie. [95] The reasons for the Master's trial, and why the Doctor would be asked to retrieve the Master's remains, have never been explained on screen. The Doctor Who Annual 2006 implies that the trial may have been due to a treaty signed between the Time Lords and the Daleks. [96] The framing device for the I, Davros audio plays is a Dalek trial to determine if Davros should be the Daleks' leader once more. [97] Spin-off novels contain several tongue-in-cheek mentions of Dalek poetry, and an anecdote about an opera based upon it, which was lost to posterity when the entire cast was exterminated on the opening night. Two stanzas are given in the novel The Also People by Ben Aaronovitch. [98] In an alternative timeline portrayed in Big Finish Productions audio adventure The Time of the Daleks , the Daleks show a fondness for the works of Shakespeare . [99] A similar idea was satirised by comedian Frankie Boyle in the BBC comedy quiz programme Mock the Week ; he gave the fictional Dalek poem "Daffodils; EXTERMINATE DAFFODILS!" as an "unlikely line to hear in Doctor Who". [100] Because the Doctor has defeated the Daleks so often, he has become their collective arch-enemy and they have standing orders to capture or exterminate him on sight. In later fiction, the Daleks know the Doctor as "Ka Faraq Gatri" ("Bringer of Darkness" or "Destroyer of Worlds"), and "The Oncoming Storm". [14] [86] Both the Ninth Doctor ( Christopher Eccleston ) and Rose Tyler ( Billie Piper ) suggest that the Doctor is one of the few beings the Daleks fear. In " Doomsday ", Rose notes that while the Daleks see the extermination of five million Cybermen as "pest control", "one Doctor" visibly un-nerves them (to the point they physically recoil). [11] Licensed appearances A page from the TV 21 comic strip, featuring the creation of the Emperor Dalek Two Doctor Who movies starring Peter Cushing featured the Daleks as the main villains: Dr. Who and the Daleks , and Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD , based on the television serials The Daleks and The Dalek Invasion of Earth, respectively. The movies were not direct remakes; for example, the Doctor in the Cushing films was a human who had built a time-travelling device named Tardis, instead of a mysterious alien who stole a device called "the TARDIS". [101] Four books focusing on the Daleks were published in the 1960s. The Dalek Book (1964, written by Terry Nation and David Whitaker ), The Dalek World (1965, written by Nation and Whitaker) and The Dalek Outer Space Book (1966, by Nation and Brad Ashton) were all hardcover books formatted like annuals , containing text stories and comics about the Daleks, along with fictional information (sometimes based on the television serials, other times made up for the books). [102] Nation also published The Dalek Pocketbook and Space-Travellers Guide, which collected articles and features treating the Daleks as if they were real. [103] Four more annuals were published in the 1970s by World Distributors under the title Terry Nation's Dalek Annual (with cover dates 1976–1979, but published 1975–1978). [104] Two original novels by John Peel , War of the Daleks (1997) and Legacy of the Daleks (1998), were released as part of the Eighth Doctor Adventures series of Doctor Who novels. [105] A novella, The Dalek Factor by Simon Clark , was published in 2004, and two books featuring the Daleks and the Tenth Doctor ( I am a Dalek by Gareth Roberts , 2006, and Prisoner of the Daleks by Trevor Baxendale , 2009) have been released as part of the New Series Adventures . [106] Nation authorised the publication of the comic strip The Daleks in the comic TV Century 21 in 1965. The weekly one-page strip, written by Whitaker but credited to Nation, featured the Daleks as protagonists and "heroes", and continued for two years, from their creation of the mechanised Daleks by the humanoid Dalek scientist, Yarvelling, to their eventual discovery in the ruins of a crashed space-liner of the co-ordinates for Earth , which they proposed to invade. Although much of the material in these strips directly contradicted what was shown on television, some concepts like the Daleks using humanoid duplicates and the design of the Dalek Emperor did show up later on in the programme. [107] At the same time, a Doctor Who strip was also being published in TV Comic . Initially, the strip did not have the rights to use the Daleks, so the First Doctor battled the "Trods" instead, cone-shaped robotic creatures that ran on static electricity. By the time the Second Doctor appeared in the strip in 1967 the rights issues had been resolved, and the Daleks began making appearances starting in The Trodos Ambush (TVC #788-#791), where they massacred the Trods. The Daleks also made appearances in the Third Doctor -era Dr. Who comic strip that featured in the combined Countdown / TV Action comic during the early 1970s. [108] Other licensed appearances have included a number of stage plays (see Stage plays below) and television adverts for Wall's "Sky Ray" ice lollies (1966), Weetabix breakfast cereal (1977), Kit Kat chocolate bars (2001), [109] [110] and the ANZ Bank (2005). [111] In 2003, Daleks also appeared in UK billboard ads for Energizer batteries, alongside the slogan "Are You Power Mad?" [109] Other appearances Non-Doctor Who television and film Daleks have made cameo appearances in television programmes and films unrelated to Doctor Who from the 1960s to the present day. Dalek toys are seen in a department store in "Death at Bargain Prices", a 1965 episode of the fantasy/thriller series The Avengers , which like Doctor Who was created by Sydney Newman, although broadcast on the rival ITV network. [112] During the 1992 Christmas special of the comedy series Mr Bean , the title character uses children's toys to play out a bizarre nativity scene in which a Dalek exterminates a tiny lamb and a tyrannosaurus rex. [113] Two purple toy daleks are also seen in the background of an episode of the American children's cartoon Rugrats . [114] In the comic television documentary The Red Dwarf A-Z , two Daleks are shown (under "E" for "Exterminate") arguing that all Earth television is human propaganda, and the works more commonly attributed to William Shakespeare and Ludwig van Beethoven were actually written by Daleks; subsequently, one of them remarks that the "change the bulb" joke from " Legion " was funny, and is promptly exterminated by the other for the crime of "not behaving like a true Dalek". [115] In the 2004 series of Coupling , written by Steven Moffat (who was later to write for and produce Doctor Who), a Dalek appears in the second episode of season four. [116] This was voiced by Nicholas Briggs , [117] who later went on to provide Dalek voices for the series proper from 2005 onwards. [118] (Terry Nation's original Dalek rights deal with the BBC had been negotiated by his then agent Beryl Vertue , later Moffat's mother-in-law.) [119] In the film Looney Tunes: Back in Action , the secret military base, Area 52, detains a number of monsters and robots from old sci-fi films; among those are some Daleks, who upon release by Marvin the Martian , proceed to attack while spouting their catchphrases. [109] [120] A Dalek appeared alongside Darth Vader , Ming the Merciless , a Klingon , the Sixth Doctor and a 1980s Cyberman in a 2003 episode of the British motoring program Top Gear , to see who was "Master of the Universe" with a lap around their test track in a racing modified Honda Civic . [121] The Dalek couldn't get into the car, so it exterminated the other drivers (with the exception of the Klingon and the Doctor; who had apparently fled beforehand as they were not present); the Cyberman was eventually declared the winner by the hosts. [122] In a 2009 episode of the American sitcom Better Off Ted , a deactivated Dalek is spotted in the sub-basement where the supposed "Robot Farm" is located. [123] In 2010, a Dalek was a "guest" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson sitting off to the side and keeping a watchful eye on Ferguson. It never spoke, but occasionally moved around. This was a lead-up to having Matt Smith (actor) as a real guest on the show. Music The cover of the 1964 novelty single "I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas With A Dalek" by The Go-Go's The first known musical reference to Daleks is the 1964 novelty single "I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas With A Dalek" by The Go-Go's , released during the 1960s' " Dalekmania " fad. [124] Dalek voices were sampled and recreated in the 1988 novelty single " Doctorin' the Tardis " by The Timelords (who later performed as The KLF ), [125] and also sampled by the German electronic band Rotersand in their 2005 single "Exterminate Annihilate Destroy". [126] Many other musicians have referenced Daleks in lyrics, including: The Clash , in " Remote Control " ("Repression—gonna be a Dalek / Repression—I am a robot / Repression—I obey."); [127] The Creatures , in "Weathercade" ("The Dalek drones are drowning"); [128] Martin Gordon in "Her Daddy Was a Dalek, Her Mummy Was a Non-Stick Frying Pan" from his album "The Joy of More Hogwash" . http://www.martingordon.de/hog_lyrics.html#her . and The Supernaturals , in "Smile" ("I feel like a Dalek inside/ Everything's gone grey but used to be so black and white"). [129] Bands have even incorporated Daleks into their names: Dalek I Love You , a synthpop band active for over ten years from the late 1970s to the beginning of the 1990s, and instrumental surf-rock trio Dalek Beach Party, whose 1992 EP featured the song "Exterminate! Exterminate!" [130] Politics At the 1966 Conservative Party conference in Blackpool , delegate Hugh Dykes publicly compared the Labour government's Defence Secretary Denis Healey to the creatures. "Mr. Healey is the Dalek of defence, pointing a metal finger at the armed forces and saying 'I will eliminate you'." [131] In a British Government Parliamentary Debate in the House of Commons on 12 February 1968, the then Minister of Technology Tony Benn mentioned the Daleks during a reply to a question from the Labour MP Hugh Jenkins concerning the Concorde aircraft project. In the context of the dangers of solar flares , he said, "Because we are exploring the frontiers of technology, some people think Concorde will be avoiding solar flares like Dr. Who avoiding Daleks. It is not like this at all." [132] [133] Daleks have been used in political cartoons to caricature: Tony Benn [135] John Birt , [136] Tony Blair [137] [138] (also portrayed as Davros ), [139] Alastair Campbell , [137] Alec Douglas-Home , [140] Charles de Gaulle , [141] Peter Mandelson , [137] Mark Thompson [142] Magazine covers The Radio Times for 30 April – 6 May 2005 covered both the return of the Daleks to Doctor Who and the forthcoming general election . In 2008, it was voted the best British magazine cover of all time. Daleks have appeared on magazine covers promoting Doctor Who since the "Dalekmania" fad of the 1960s. Radio Times has featured the Daleks on its cover several times, beginning with the 21–27 November 1964 issue which promoted The Dalek Invasion of Earth. [143] Other magazines also used Daleks to attract readers' attention, including Girl Illustrated. [144] In April 2005, Radio Times created a special cover to commemorate both the return of the Daleks to the screen in " Dalek " and the forthcoming general election . [145] This cover recreated a scene from The Dalek Invasion of Earth in which the Daleks were seen crossing Westminster Bridge , with the Houses of Parliament in the background. The cover text read "VOTE DALEK!" In a 2008 contest sponsored by the Periodical Publishers Association , this cover was voted the best British magazine cover of all time. [146] The 2010 UK general election campaign also prompted a collector's set of three near-identical covers of the Radio Times on 17 April with exactly the same headline but with the newly redesigned Daleks in their primary colours representing the three main political parties, Red being Labour, Blue as Conservative and Yellow as Liberal Democrats. Parodies See also: Doctor Who spoofs Daleks have been the subject of many parodies , including Spike Milligan 's " Pakistani Dalek " sketch in his comedy series Q , [147] [148] [149] and Victor Lewis-Smith 's "Gay Daleks". [149] [150] Occasionally the BBC has used the Daleks to parody other subjects: in 2002, BBC Worldwide published the Dalek Survival Guide, a parody of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbooks . [151] Comedian Eddie Izzard has an extended stand-up routine about Daleks, which was included in his 1993 stand-up show " Live at the Ambassadors ". [152] The Daleks made two brief appearances in a pantomime version of Aladdin at the Birmingham Hippodrome which starred Torchwood star John Barrowman in the lead role. [153] A joke telling robot, possessing a Dalek-like boom, and loosely modelled after the Dalek also appeared in the South Park episode " Funnybot " even spouting out "exterminate". [154] A Dalek can also be seen in the background at timepoints 1:13 and 1:17 in the Sam and Max animated series episode The Trouble With Gary. In the Community parody of Doctor Who called Inspector Spacetime, they are referred to as Blorgons. Merchandising The BBC approached Walter Tuckwell, a New Zealand-born entrepreneur who was handling product merchandising for other BBC shows, and asked him to do the same for the Daleks and Doctor Who. [155] Tuckwell created a glossy sales brochure that sparked off a Dalek craze, dubbed "Dalekmania" by the press, which peaked in 1965. [156] Toys and models A Louis Marx & Co. Dalek model The first Dalek toys were released in 1965 as part of the "Dalekmania" craze. [157] These included battery-operated, friction drive and "Rolykins" Daleks from Louis Marx & Co. , as well as models from Cherilea, Herts Plastic Moulders Ltd and Cowan, de Groot Ltd, and "Bendy" Daleks made by Newfeld Ltd. [157] At the height of the Daleks' popularity, in addition to toy replicas, there were Dalek board games and activity sets, slide projectors for children and even Dalek playsuits made from PVC. [158] Collectible cards, stickers, toy guns, music singles, punching bags and many other items were also produced in this period. [158] Dalek toys released in the 1970s included a new version of Louis Marx's battery-operated Dalek (1974), a "talking Dalek" from Palitoy (1975) and a Dalek board game (1975) and Dalek action figure (1977), both from Denys Fisher . [159] From 1988 to 2002, Dapol released a line of Dalek toys in conjunction with its Doctor Who action figure series. [160] Bluebird Toys produced a Dalek-themed Doctor Who playset in 1998. [161] In 1984, Sevans Models released a self-assembly model kit for a one-fifth scale Dalek, which Doctor Who historian David Howe has described as "the most accurate model of a Dalek ever to be released". [162] Comet Miniatures released two Dalek self-assembly model kits in the 1990s. [163] In 1992, Bally released a Doctor Who pinball machine which prominently featured the Daleks both as a primary playfield feature and as a motorized toy in the topper. [164] Beginning in 2000, Product Enterprise (who later operated under the names "Iconic Replicas" and "Sixteen 12 Collectibles") produced various Dalek toys. These included one-inch (2.5 cm) Dalek "Rolykins" (based on the Louis Marx toy from 1965); push-along "talking" 7-inch (17.8 cm) Daleks; 2½-inch (6.4 cm) Dalek "Rollamatics" with a pull back and release mechanism; and a one-foot (30.5 cm) remote control Dalek. [165] In 2005 Character Options was granted the "Master Toy License" for the revived Doctor Who series, including the Daleks. [166] Their product lines have included 5-inch (12.7 cm) static/push-along and radio controlled Daleks, radio controlled 12-inch (30.5 cm) versions and radio controlled 18-inch (45.7 cm) / 1:3 scale variants. [167] The 12-inch remote control Dalek won the 2005 award for Best Electronic Toy of the Year from the Toy Retailers Association . [166] Some versions of the 18-inch model included semi-autonomous and voice command-features. [168] In 2008, the company acquired a license to produce 5-inch (12.7 cm) Daleks of the various "classic series" variants. [169] For the fifth revived series, both Ironside (Post-Time war Daleks in camouflage khaki), Drone (new, red) and, later, Strategist Daleks (new, blue) were released as both RC Infrared Battle Daleks and action figures. Computer games Licensed Doctor Who games featuring Daleks include 1984's The Key to Time, a text adventure game for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum . [170] Daleks also appeared in minor roles or as thinly disguised versions in other, minor games throughout the 80s, but did not feature as central adversaries in a licensed game until 1992, when Admiral Software published Dalek Attack . [171] The game allowed the player to play various Doctors or companions, running them through several environments to defeat the Daleks. [171] [172] In 1997 the BBC released a PC game entitled Destiny of the Doctors which also featured the Daleks, among other adversaries. [173] Unauthorized games featuring Daleks continued to appear through the 1990s and 2000s, including Dalek-based modifications of Dark Forces , Quake , and Half-Life , and even more recently, a mod of Halo: Combat Evolved ; many of these can be found online, including an Adobe Flash game, Dalek:Dissolution Earth. [174] In 1998 QWho, a modification for Quake, featured the Daleks as adversaries. This also formed the basis of TimeQuake, a total conversion written in 2000 which included other Doctor Who monsters such as Sontarans . [175] Another unauthorised game is DalekTron, a based on Robotron: 2084 written to coincide with the 2005 series. [176] One authorised online game is The Last Dalek, a Flash game created by New Media Collective for the BBC. It is based on the 2005 episode "Dalek" and can be played at the official BBC Doctor Who website. [177] The Doctor Who website also features another game, Daleks vs Cybermen (also known as Cyber Troop Control Interface), based on the 2006 episode "Doomsday"; in this game, the player controls troops of Cybermen which must fight Daleks as well as Torchwood Institute members. [178] On 5 June 2010, the BBC released the first of four official computer games on its website, 'Doctor Who: The Adventure Games', which are intended as part of the official TV series adventures. In the first of these, 'The City of the Daleks', the Doctor in his 11th incarnation and Amy Pond must stop the Daleks re-writing time and reviving Skaro, their homeland. Several Daleks appear in the IOS game The Mazes of Time [179] as the final enemies you face. Full-size reproductions A small but thriving community of Dalek fans has been building life-size reproduction Daleks for many years. [180] The BBC and Terry Nation estate officially disapprove of self-build Daleks, but usually intervene only if attempts are made to trade unlicensed Daleks and Dalek components commercially, or if it is considered that actual or intended use may damage the BBC's reputation or the Doctor Who/Dalek brand. [181] The Crewe , Cheshire-based company "This Planet Earth" is the only business which has been licensed by the BBC and the Terry Nation Estate to produce full-size TV Dalek replicas, and by Canal+ Image UK Ltd. to produce full size Movie Dalek replicas commercially. [182] [183] Other major appearances	The Daleks
In what video game brand does the Lara Croft character most famously feature?	Dalek : definition of Dalek and synonyms of Dalek (English) The Daleks (1963) The Daleks i / ˈ d ɑː l ɛ k s / are a fictional extraterrestrial race of mutants from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who . Within the series, Daleks are cyborgs from the planet Skaro , created by the scientist Davros during the final years of a thousand-year war against the Thals . They are genetically engineered Kaled mutants integrated within a tank -like or robot -like mechanical shell. The resulting creatures are a powerful race bent on universal conquest and domination, utterly without pity, compassion or remorse. Various storylines portray them as having had every emotion removed except hate , leaving them with a desire to purge the Universe of all non-Dalek life . Collectively they are the greatest enemies of the series' protagonist, the Time Lord known as the Doctor . Their catchphrase is "Exterminate!" 14 External links Creation The Daleks were created by writer Terry Nation and designed by BBC designer Raymond Cusick . [1] They were introduced in December 1963 in the second Doctor Who serial, colloquially known as The Daleks . [2] They became an immediate and huge hit with viewers, featuring in many subsequent serials and two 1960s motion pictures. They have become as synonymous with Doctor Who as the Doctor himself, and their behaviour and catchphrases are now part of British popular culture . "Hiding behind the sofa whenever the Daleks appear" has been cited as an element of British cultural identity; [3] and a 2008 survey indicated that 9 out of 10 British children were able to identify a Dalek correctly. [4] In 1999 a Dalek appeared on a postage stamp celebrating British popular culture, photographed by Lord Snowdon . [5] In 2010, readers of science fiction magazine SFX voted the Dalek as the all-time greatest monster, beating out competition including Japanese movie monster Godzilla and J. R. R. Tolkien 's Gollum , of The Lord of the Rings . [6] Entry into popular culture The word "Dalek" has entered major dictionaries, including the Oxford English Dictionary , which defines it as "a type of robot [sic] appearing in 'Doctor Who', a B.B.C. Television science-fiction programme; hence used allusively." [7] English-speakers sometimes use the term metaphorically to describe people, usually figures of authority, who act like robots unable to break from their programming; for example, John Birt , the Director-General of the BBC from 1992 to 2000, was publicly called a "croak-voiced Dalek" by playwright Dennis Potter in the MacTaggart Lecture at the 1993 Edinburgh Television Festival . [8] Physical characteristics Externally, Daleks normally resemble human-sized salt and pepper shakers [1] with a single mechanical eyestalk mounted on a rotating dome, a gun mount containing an energy weapon (or " death ray ") and a telescopic manipulator arm which is usually tipped by an appendage resembling a sink plunger . Daleks have been seen to be able to use their plungers to interface with technology, [9] crush a man's skull by suction, [9] measure the intelligence of a subject, [10] and extract information from a man's mind. [11] Dalek casings are made of a bonded polycarbide material dubbed "dalekanium" by a member of the human resistance in The Dalek Invasion of Earth and by the Cult of Skaro in " Daleks in Manhattan ". [10] [12] The lower half of a Dalek's shell is covered with hemispherical protrusions, or "Dalek bumps", which are shown in the episode " Dalek " to be spheres embedded in the casing. [9] [10] Both the BBC-licensed Dalek Book (1964) and The Doctor Who Technical Manual (1983) describe these items as being part of a sensory array, [13] whilst in the 2005 series episode "Dalek", they are shown to serve a function in a Dalek's self-destruct mechanism. [9] Their armour has a forcefield that evaporates most bullets and resists most types of energy weapon; this seems to be concentrated around the Dalek's midsection (where the mutant is located), as normally ineffective firepower can be concentrated on the eyestalk to blind a Dalek. Daleks have a very limited field of vision, with no peripheral sight at all, and are relatively easy to hide from in fairly exposed places. [14] Their own energy weapons have also been shown to be capable of destroying them. [15] Their weapons fire a beam that has electrical tendencies, is capable of propagating through water and may be a form of plasma . The eyepiece is a Dalek's most vulnerable spot, and impairing its vision often leads to a blind, panicked firing of its weapon whilst shouting, "My vision is impaired; I cannot see!" Russell T Davies subverted the catchphrase in his 2008 episode " The Stolen Earth ", in which a Dalek vaporises a paintball that has blocked its vision while proclaiming "My vision is not impaired!". [16] [17] The creature has an amorphous body, slightly smaller than the man's head, and several tentacles, some of which are partly wrapped around the man's body. The creature inside the mechanical casing is depicted as soft and repulsive in appearance and vicious even without its mechanical armour. The first-ever glimpse of a Dalek mutant, in The Daleks , was a claw peeking out from under a Thal cloak after it had been removed from its casing. [18] The actual appearance of the mutants has varied, but often adheres to the Doctor's description of the species in Remembrance of the Daleks as "little green blobs in bonded polycarbide armour ". [19] In Resurrection of the Daleks a Dalek creature, separated from its casing, attacks and severely injures a human soldier; [20] in Revelation of the Daleks, there are two Dalek factions and the creatures inside have a different appearance in each case, one resembling the amorphous creature from Resurrection, the other the crab-like creature from the original Dalek serial. As the creature inside is rarely seen on screen, a common misconception exists that Daleks are wholly mechanical robots. [21] As of the new series Daleks are shown to be mollusc -like in appearance, with small tentacles, one or two eyes and an exposed brain. [9] The voice of a Dalek is electronic; the Dalek creature is apparently unable to make much more than squeaking sounds when out of its casing. [20] Once the mutant is removed, the casing itself can be entered and operated by humanoids; for example, in The Daleks , Ian Chesterton ( William Russell ) enters a Dalek shell to masquerade as a guard as part of an escape plan. [18] An Imperial Dalek flies up a flight of stairs (from Remembrance of the Daleks) For many years it was assumed that, due to their design and gliding motion, Daleks were unable to climb stairs, and that this was a simple way of escaping them. A well known cartoon from Punch pictured a group of Daleks at the foot of a flight of stairs with the caption, "Well, this certainly buggers our plan to conquer the Universe". In a scene from the serial Destiny of the Daleks , the Doctor and companions escape from Dalek pursuers by climbing into a ceiling duct. The Fourth Doctor calls down, "If you're supposed to be the superior race of the universe, why don't you try climbing after us?" [22] The Daleks generally make up for their general lack of mobility with overwhelming firepower; a joke among Doctor Who fans goes, "Real Daleks don't climb stairs; they level the building." [23] [24] Dalek mobility has improved over the history of the series: in their first appearance, The Daleks, they were capable of movement only on the conductive metal floors of their city; in The Dalek Invasion of Earth a Dalek emerges from the waters of the River Thames , indicating that they not only had become freely mobile, but are amphibious ; [25] Planet of the Daleks showed that they could ascend a vertical shaft by means of an external anti-gravity mat placed on the floor; and Remembrance of the Daleks depicted them as capable of hovering up a flight of stairs. [26] Despite this, journalists covering the series frequently refer to the Daleks' supposed inability to climb stairs; characters escaping up a flight of stairs in the 2005 episode "Dalek" made the same joke, and were shocked when the Dalek began to hover up the stairs after uttering the phrase "ELEVATE", in a similar manner to their normal phrase "EXTERMINATE.". [9] The new series depicts the Daleks as fully capable of flight, even space flight. [14] Prop details The non-humanoid shape of the Dalek did much to enhance the creatures' sense of menace. A lack of familiar reference points differentiated them from the traditional " bug-eyed monster " of science fiction, which Doctor Who creator Sydney Newman had wanted the show to avoid. [27] The unsettling form of the Daleks, coupled with their alien voices, made many believe that the props were wholly mechanical and operated by remote control. [28] The Daleks were actually controlled from inside by short operators [29] who had to manipulate their eyestalks, domes and arms, as well as flashing the lights on their heads in sync with the actors supplying their voices. The Dalek cases were built in two pieces; an operator would step into the lower section, and then the top would be secured. The operators looked out between the cylindrical louvres just beneath the dome which were lined with mesh to conceal their faces. [29] In addition to being hot and cramped the Dalek casings also muffled external sounds, making it difficult for the operators to hear the director's commands or studio dialogue. The top sections were also too heavy to lift from the inside, which meant that the operators could be trapped inside if the stagehands forgot to release them. John Scott Martin , a Dalek operator from the original series, said that Dalek operation was a challenge: "You had to have about six hands: one to do the eyestalk, one to do the lights, one for the gun, another for the smoke canister underneath, yet another for the sink plunger. If you were related to an octopus then it helped." [30] For Doctor Who's 21st-century revival, the props were redesigned by production designer Ed Thomas, with consultation from artist Bryan Hitch , producers Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner , and model builder Mike Tucker . [31] These Dalek casings retain the same overall shape and dimensional proportions of previous Daleks, although many details have been re-designed to give the Dalek a heavier and more solid look. Changes include a larger, more pointed base; a glowing eyepiece; an all-over metallic brass finish (specified by Davies); a housing for the eyestalk pivot; and significantly larger dome lights. [31] The new prop made its on-screen debut in the 2005 episode "Dalek". [31] These Dalek casings use a short operator inside the housing while the 'head' and eyestalk are operated via remote control. A third person, Nicholas Briggs , supplies the voice in their various appearances. [32] In the 2010 season a new and larger model appeared in several colours representing different parts of the Dalek command hierarchy. Movement Early versions of the Daleks rolled on nylon casters, propelled by the operator's feet. Although casters were adequate for the Daleks' debut serial, which was shot entirely at the BBC's Lime Grove Studios , for The Dalek Invasion of Earth Terry Nation wanted the Daleks to be filmed on the streets of London. To enable the Daleks to travel smoothly on location, designer Spencer Chapman built the new Dalek shells around miniature tricycles with sturdier wheels, which were hidden by enlarged fenders fitted below the original base. [33] The uneven flagstones of Central London caused the Daleks to rattle as they moved and it was not possible to remove this noise from the final soundtrack. A small parabolic dish was added to the rear of the prop's casing to explain why these Daleks, unlike the ones in their first serial, were not dependent on static electricity drawn from the floors of the Dalek city for their motive power. [30] Later versions of the prop had more efficient wheels and were once again simply propelled by the seated operators' feet, but they remained so heavy that when going up ramps they often had to be pushed by stagehands out of camera shot. The difficulty of operating all the prop's parts at once contributed to the occasionally jerky movements of the Dalek. [30] This problem has largely been eradicated with the advent of the "new series" version, as its remotely controlled dome and eyestalk allow the operator to concentrate on the smooth movement of the Dalek and its arms. [34] Voices The staccato delivery, harsh tone and rising inflection of the Dalek voice were initially developed by voice actors Peter Hawkins and David Graham , who would vary the pitch and speed of the lines according to the emotion needed. Their voices were further processed electronically by Brian Hodgson at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop . Although the exact sound-processing devices used have varied, the original 1963 effect used equalisation to boost the mid-range of the actor's voice, then subjected it to ring modulation with a 30 Hz sine wave . The distinctive harsh grating vocal timbre this produced has remained the pattern for all Dalek voices since (with the exception of those in the 1985 serial Revelation of the Daleks , for which director Graeme Harper deliberately used less distortion). [35] Besides Hawkins and Graham, notable voice actors for the Daleks have included Roy Skelton , who first voiced the Daleks in the 1967 story The Evil of the Daleks and went on to provide voices for five additional Dalek serials [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] and for the one-off anniversary special The Five Doctors . Michael Wisher , the actor who originated the role of Dalek creator Davros in Genesis of the Daleks , provided Dalek voices for that same story, as well as for Frontier in Space , Planet of the Daleks and Death to the Daleks . Other Dalek voice actors include Royce Mills (three stories [39] [40] [41] ), Brian Miller (two stories [40] [41] ), Oliver Gilbert and Peter Messaline (one story [42] ). John Leeson , who performed the voice of K-9 in several Doctor Who stories, and Davros actors Terry Molloy and David Gooderson also contributed supporting voices for various Dalek serials. [38] [40] Since 2005, the Dalek voice in the television series has been provided by Nicholas Briggs , speaking into a microphone connected to a voice modulator. [32] [43] Briggs had previously provided Dalek and other alien voices for Big Finish Productions audio plays . In a 2006 BBC Radio interview, Briggs said that when the BBC asked him to do the voice for the new television series, they instructed him to bring his own analogue ring modulator that he had used in the audio plays. The BBC's sound department had changed to a digital platform and could not adequately create the distinctive Dalek sound with their modern equipment. Briggs went as far as to bring the voice modulator to the actors' readings of the scripts. [32] [43] Construction Manufacturing the props was expensive. In scenes where many Daleks had to appear, some of them would be represented by wooden replicas ( Destiny of the Daleks [38] ) or life-size photographic enlargements in the early black-and-white episodes ( The Daleks , The Dalek Invasion of Earth [12] [44] and The Power of the Daleks [45] [46] ). In stories involving armies of Daleks, the BBC effects team even turned to using commercially available toy Daleks, manufactured by Louis Marx & Co and Herts Plastic Moulders Ltd. Examples of such use can be observed in the serials The Power of the Daleks, The Evil of the Daleks and Planet of the Daleks. [47] Judicious editing techniques also gave the impression that there were more Dalek props than were actually available, and continue to be used to the present day, such as using split screen in "The Parting of the Ways". [14] Four fully functioning props were commissioned for the first serial "The Daleks" in 1963, and were constructed from BBC plans by Shawcraft Engineering. [48] These became known in fan circles as "Mk I Daleks". Shawcraft were also commissioned to construct approximately twenty Daleks for the two Dalek movies in 1965 and 1966 (see below ). Some of these movie props filtered back to the BBC and were seen in the televised serials, notably The Chase, which was aired before the first movie's debut. [49] The remaining props not bought by the BBC were either donated to charity or given away as prizes in competitions. [50] The BBC's own Dalek props were reused many times, with components of the original Shawcraft "Mk I Daleks" surviving right through to their final classic series appearance in 1988. [51] Years of storage and repainting took their toll, however. By the time of the Sixth Doctor 's Revelation of the Daleks new props were being manufactured out of fibreglass , which were lighter and more affordable to construct than their predecessors. [52] These Daleks were slightly bulkier in appearance around the mid-shoulder section, and also had a slightly redesigned skirt section which was more vertical at the back. Other minor changes were made to the design due to these new construction methods, including alterations to the fender and the incorporation of both the arm boxes, collars and slats into a single fibreglass moulding. [52] These props were repainted in grey for the Seventh Doctor serial Remembrance of the Daleks and designated as " Renegade Daleks "; another redesign, painted in white and gold, became the " Imperial Dalek " faction. [53] New Dalek props were built for the 21st century version of Doctor Who. The first, which appeared alone in the 2005 episode " Dalek ", was built by modelmaker Mike Tucker . [31] Additional Dalek props based on Tucker's master were subsequently built out of fibreglass by Cardiff -based Specialist Models. [54] Development Wishing to create an alien creature that did not look like a "man in a suit", Terry Nation stated in his script for the first Dalek serial that they should have no legs. [55] He was also inspired by a performance by the Georgian National Ballet , in which dancers in long skirts appeared to glide across the stage. [55] For many of the shows, the Daleks were "played" by retired ballet dancers wearing black socks while sitting inside the Dalek. [28] Raymond Cusick was given the task of designing the Daleks when Ridley Scott , then a designer for the BBC, proved unavailable after having been initially assigned to their debut serial. [56] An account in Jeremy Bentham's Doctor Who—The Early Years (1986) says that after Nation wrote the script, Cusick was given only an hour to come up with the design for the Daleks, and was inspired in his initial sketches by a pepper shaker on a table. [57] Cusick himself, however, states that he based it on a man seated in a chair, and only used the pepper shaker to demonstrate how it might move. [58] In 1964 Nation told a Daily Mirror reporter that the Dalek name came from a dictionary or encyclopaedia volume, the spine of which read "Dal – Lek" (or, according to another version, "Dal – Eks"). [59] He later admitted that this book and the origin of the Dalek name was completely fictitious, and that anyone bothering to check out his story would have found him out. [59] The name had in reality simply rolled off his typewriter. [60] Later, Nation was pleasantly surprised to discover that in Serbo-Croatian the word "dalek" means "far", or "distant". [61] Nation grew up during World War II, and remembered the fear caused by German bombings. He consciously based the Daleks on the Nazis , conceiving the species as faceless, authoritarian figures dedicated to conquest and complete conformity. [62] The allusion is most obvious in the Dalek stories penned by Nation, in particular The Dalek Invasion of Earth (1964) and Genesis of the Daleks (1975). [63] [64] [65] Prior to writing the first Dalek serial, Nation was chief scriptwriter for comedian Tony Hancock . The two fell out and Nation either resigned or was fired. [55] [59] [66] When Hancock left the BBC, he worked on several series proposals, one of which was called From Plip to Plop, a comedic history of the world which would have ended with a nuclear apocalypse, the survivors being reduced to living in dustbin-like robot casings and eating radiation to stay alive. According to biographer Cliff Goodwin, when Hancock saw the Daleks, he allegedly shouted at the screen, "That bloody Nation—he's stolen my robots!" [67] The naming of early Doctor Who stories is complex and sometimes controversial. [68] [69] The first Dalek serial is called, variously, The Survivors (the pre-production title), The Mutants (its official title at the time of production and broadcast, later taken by another unrelated story ), Beyond the Sun (used on some production documentation), The Dead Planet (the on-screen title of the serial's first episode), or simply The Daleks . [68] The instant appeal of the Daleks caught the BBC off guard, [59] and transformed Doctor Who from a Saturday tea-time children's educational programme to a must-watch national phenomenon. Children were alternately frightened and fascinated by the alien look of the monsters, and the Doctor Who production office was inundated by letters and calls asking about the creatures. Newspaper articles focused attention on the series and the Daleks, further enhancing their popularity. [28] Nation jointly owned the intellectual property rights to the Daleks with the BBC, and the money-making concept proved nearly impossible to sell to anyone else; he was dependent on the BBC wanting to produce stories featuring the creatures. [70] Despite fans' adoration, the Daleks were clearly associated with Doctor Who and several attempts to market the Daleks outside of the series were unsuccessful. [71] [72] Since Nation's death in 1997, his share of the rights now belong to his estate and are administered by his former agent, Tim Hancock. [73] Early plans for what eventually became the 1996 Doctor Who television movie included radically redesigned Daleks whose cases unfolded like spiders' legs. [74] The concept for these " Spider Daleks " was abandoned, but picked up again in several Doctor Who spin-offs . [75] When the new series was announced, many fans hoped the Daleks would return once more to the programme. [76] [77] After much negotiation between the BBC and the Nation estate (which at one point appeared to break down completely), an agreement was reached. According to media reports, the initial disagreement was due to the Nation estate demanding levels of creative control over the Daleks' appearances and scripts that were unacceptable to the BBC. [78] Eventually talks between Hancock and the BBC progressed more productively, and the Daleks were cleared to appear in the first series. [73] [79] Fictional history Main article: History of the Daleks Dalek in-universe history has seen many retroactive changes , which have caused continuity problems. [80] When the Daleks first appeared in The Daleks, they were presented as the descendants of the Dals, mutated after a brief nuclear war between the Dal and Thal races. [81] In 1975, Terry Nation revised the Daleks' origins in Genesis of the Daleks, where the Dals were now called Kaleds (of which "Daleks" is an anagram ), and the Dalek design was attributed to one man, the crippled Kaled chief scientist and evil genius , Davros . [37] Instead of a short nuclear exchange, the Kaled-Thal war was portrayed as a thousand-year-long war of attrition , fought with nuclear, biological and chemical weapons causing widespread mutations among the Kaled race. Davros experimented on living Kaled cells to find the ultimate mutated form of the Kaled species and placed the subjects in tank -like "travel machines" whose design was based on his own life-support chair. [37] Genesis of the Daleks marked a new era for the depiction of the species, with most of their previous history either forgotten or barely referred to again. [82] Future stories in the original Doctor Who series, which followed a rough story arc , [83] would also focus more on Davros, much to the dissatisfaction of some fans who felt that the Daleks should take centre stage rather than merely becoming minions of their creator. [84] Davros made his last televised appearance for 20 years in Remembrance of the Daleks, which depicted a civil war between two factions of Daleks. One, the "Imperial Daleks", were loyal to Davros, who had become their Emperor, whilst the other, the "Renegade Daleks", followed a black Supreme Dalek. [40] A single Dalek appeared in " Dalek ", written by Robert Shearman , which was broadcast on BBC One on 30 April 2005. This Dalek appeared to be the sole Dalek survivor of the Time War which had destroyed both the Daleks and the Time Lords. [9] A Dalek Emperor returned at the end of the 2005 series, having rebuilt the Dalek race with genetic material harvested with human subjects. It saw itself as a god, and the new Daleks were shown worshipping it. These Daleks and their fleet were destroyed in " The Parting of the Ways ". [14] The 2006 season finale " Army of Ghosts "/" Doomsday " featured a squad of four Dalek survivors from the old Empire, known as the Cult of Skaro , led by a black Dalek named " Sec ", that had survived the Time War by escaping into the Void between dimensions. They emerged, along with a Time Lord prison vessel containing millions of Daleks, at Canary Wharf due to the actions of the Torchwood Institute and Cybermen from a parallel world . This resulted in a Cyberman-Dalek clash in London, which was resolved when the Tenth Doctor caused both factions to be sucked back into the Void. The Cult survived by utilising an "emergency temporal shift" to escape. [11] [85] They would later appear in the two-part story " Daleks in Manhattan "/" Evolution of the Daleks ", in which whilst stranded in 1930s New York, they set up a base in the partially built Empire State Building and attempt to rebuild the Dalek race. To this end Dalek Sec merges with a human being to become a Human/Dalek hybrid. The Cult then set about creating "Human Daleks" by "formatting" the brains of a few thousand captured humans, with the intention of producing hybrids which remain fully human in appearance but with Dalek minds. [15] The plot is ultimately foiled due to interference by the Doctor, and Cult members Daleks Sec, Jast and Thay are destroyed. The remaining Cult member, Dalek Caan, once again escapes using a temporal shift. [15] The Daleks returned in the 2008 seasons' two-part finale, " The Stolen Earth "/" Journey's End ", accompanied once again by their creator Davros. The story reveals that Caan's temporal shift sent him into the Time War where he rescued Davros, in the process gaining the ability to see the future at the cost of his own sanity. The episode depicts a Dalek invasion of Earth led by Caan, Davros, and a red Supreme Dalek, who has kept Caan and Davros imprisoned in "The Vault", a section of the Dalek flagship, the Crucible. Davros and the Daleks plan to destroy reality itself with a "reality bomb". The plan fails due to the interference of the Doctor, his companions and Caan himself, who has been manipulating events to destroy the Daleks after realising the severity of the atrocities they have committed. [17] [86] The Daleks returned in the 2010 episode " Victory of the Daleks ", the third episode of the series; Daleks who escaped the destruction of Davros' empire fell back in time and, by chance, managed to retrieve the "Progenator". [87] This is a tiny apparatus which contains 'original' Dalek DNA. The activation of the Progenator results in the creation of a "new paradigm" of Daleks. The New Paradigm Daleks deem their creators inferior and exterminate them; their creators make no resistance to this, deeming themselves inferior as well. They are organised into different roles (drone, scientist, strategists, supreme and eternal), which are identifiable with colour-coded armour instead of the identification plates under the eyestalk used by their predecessors. [88] The Daleks only cameo in subsequent finales " The Pandorica Opens "/" The Big Bang " (2010) and " The Wedding of River Song " (2011) as Steven Moffat decided to "give them a rest" and stated "There's a problem with the Daleks. They are the most famous of the Doctor's adversaries and the most frequent, which means they are the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe." [89] Dalek culture Daleks have little, if any, individual personality, [11] ostensibly no emotions other than hatred and anger, [9] and a strict command structure in which they are conditioned to obey superiors' orders without question. [90] Dalek speech is characterised by repeated phrases, and by orders given to themselves and to others. [91] Unlike the stereotypical emotionless robots often found in science fiction, Daleks are often angry; author Kim Newman has described the Daleks as behaving "like toddlers in perpetual hissy fits", gloating when in power and throwing tantrums when thwarted. [92] They tend to be excitable and will repeat the same word or phrase over and over again in heightened emotional states, most famously "Exterminate! Exterminate!" In terms of their behaviour Daleks are extremely aggressive, and seem driven by an instinct to attack. This instinct is so strong that Daleks have been depicted fighting the urge to kill [15] [41] or even attacking when unarmed. [9] [93] The Fifth Doctor characterises this impulse by saying, "However you respond [to Daleks] is seen as an act of provocation." [41] The fundamental feature of Dalek culture and psychology is an unquestioned belief in the superiority of the Dalek race, [90] and their default directive is to destroy all non-Dalek life-forms. [9] Other species are either to be exterminated immediately, or enslaved and then exterminated later once they are no longer useful. [41] The Dalek obsession with their own superiority is illustrated by the schism between the Renegade and Imperial Daleks seen in Revelation of the Daleks and Remembrance of the Daleks: the two factions consider the other to be a perversion despite the relatively minor differences between them. [40] This intolerance of any "contamination" within themselves is also shown in "Dalek", [9] The Evil of the Daleks [90] and in the Big Finish Productions audio play The Mutant Phase . [94] This superiority complex is the basis of the Daleks' ruthlessness and lack of compassion. [9] [90] This is shown in extreme in Victory of the Daleks , where the new, pure Daleks destroy their creator, impure Daleks, with their consent. It is nearly impossible to negotiate or reason with a Dalek, a single-mindedness that makes them dangerous and not to be underestimated. [9] Dalek society is depicted as one of extreme scientific and technological advancement; the Third Doctor states that "it was their inventive genius that made them one of the greatest powers in the universe." [93] However, their reliance on logic and machinery is also a strategic weakness which they recognise, [38] [40] and thus use more emotion-driven species as agents to compensate for these shortcomings. [40] [41] [90] Although the Daleks are not known for their regard for due process , they have taken at least two enemies back to Skaro for a "trial", rather than killing them immediately. The first was their creator, Davros , in Revelation of the Daleks, [39] and the second was the renegade Time Lord known as the Master in the 1996 television movie. [95] The reasons for the Master's trial, and why the Doctor would be asked to retrieve the Master's remains, have never been explained on screen. The Doctor Who Annual 2006 implies that the trial may have been due to a treaty signed between the Time Lords and the Daleks. [96] The framing device for the I, Davros audio plays is a Dalek trial to determine if Davros should be the Daleks' leader once more. [97] Spin-off novels contain several tongue-in-cheek mentions of Dalek poetry, and an anecdote about an opera based upon it, which was lost to posterity when the entire cast was exterminated on the opening night. Two stanzas are given in the novel The Also People by Ben Aaronovitch. [98] In an alternative timeline portrayed in Big Finish Productions audio adventure The Time of the Daleks , the Daleks show a fondness for the works of Shakespeare . [99] A similar idea was satirised by comedian Frankie Boyle in the BBC comedy quiz programme Mock the Week ; he gave the fictional Dalek poem "Daffodils; EXTERMINATE DAFFODILS!" as an "unlikely line to hear in Doctor Who". [100] Because the Doctor has defeated the Daleks so often, he has become their collective arch-enemy and they have standing orders to capture or exterminate him on sight. In later fiction, the Daleks know the Doctor as "Ka Faraq Gatri" ("Bringer of Darkness" or "Destroyer of Worlds"), and "The Oncoming Storm". [14] [86] Both the Ninth Doctor ( Christopher Eccleston ) and Rose Tyler ( Billie Piper ) suggest that the Doctor is one of the few beings the Daleks fear. In " Doomsday ", Rose notes that while the Daleks see the extermination of five million Cybermen as "pest control", "one Doctor" visibly un-nerves them (to the point they physically recoil). [11] Licensed appearances A page from the TV 21 comic strip, featuring the creation of the Emperor Dalek Two Doctor Who movies starring Peter Cushing featured the Daleks as the main villains: Dr. Who and the Daleks , and Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD , based on the television serials The Daleks and The Dalek Invasion of Earth, respectively. The movies were not direct remakes; for example, the Doctor in the Cushing films was a human who had built a time-travelling device named Tardis, instead of a mysterious alien who stole a device called "the TARDIS". [101] Four books focusing on the Daleks were published in the 1960s. The Dalek Book (1964, written by Terry Nation and David Whitaker ), The Dalek World (1965, written by Nation and Whitaker) and The Dalek Outer Space Book (1966, by Nation and Brad Ashton) were all hardcover books formatted like annuals , containing text stories and comics about the Daleks, along with fictional information (sometimes based on the television serials, other times made up for the books). [102] Nation also published The Dalek Pocketbook and Space-Travellers Guide, which collected articles and features treating the Daleks as if they were real. [103] Four more annuals were published in the 1970s by World Distributors under the title Terry Nation's Dalek Annual (with cover dates 1976–1979, but published 1975–1978). [104] Two original novels by John Peel , War of the Daleks (1997) and Legacy of the Daleks (1998), were released as part of the Eighth Doctor Adventures series of Doctor Who novels. [105] A novella, The Dalek Factor by Simon Clark , was published in 2004, and two books featuring the Daleks and the Tenth Doctor ( I am a Dalek by Gareth Roberts , 2006, and Prisoner of the Daleks by Trevor Baxendale , 2009) have been released as part of the New Series Adventures . [106] Nation authorised the publication of the comic strip The Daleks in the comic TV Century 21 in 1965. The weekly one-page strip, written by Whitaker but credited to Nation, featured the Daleks as protagonists and "heroes", and continued for two years, from their creation of the mechanised Daleks by the humanoid Dalek scientist, Yarvelling, to their eventual discovery in the ruins of a crashed space-liner of the co-ordinates for Earth , which they proposed to invade. Although much of the material in these strips directly contradicted what was shown on television, some concepts like the Daleks using humanoid duplicates and the design of the Dalek Emperor did show up later on in the programme. [107] At the same time, a Doctor Who strip was also being published in TV Comic . Initially, the strip did not have the rights to use the Daleks, so the First Doctor battled the "Trods" instead, cone-shaped robotic creatures that ran on static electricity. By the time the Second Doctor appeared in the strip in 1967 the rights issues had been resolved, and the Daleks began making appearances starting in The Trodos Ambush (TVC #788-#791), where they massacred the Trods. The Daleks also made appearances in the Third Doctor -era Dr. Who comic strip that featured in the combined Countdown / TV Action comic during the early 1970s. [108] Other licensed appearances have included a number of stage plays (see Stage plays below) and television adverts for Wall's "Sky Ray" ice lollies (1966), Weetabix breakfast cereal (1977), Kit Kat chocolate bars (2001), [109] [110] and the ANZ Bank (2005). [111] In 2003, Daleks also appeared in UK billboard ads for Energizer batteries, alongside the slogan "Are You Power Mad?" [109] Other appearances Non-Doctor Who television and film Daleks have made cameo appearances in television programmes and films unrelated to Doctor Who from the 1960s to the present day. Dalek toys are seen in a department store in "Death at Bargain Prices", a 1965 episode of the fantasy/thriller series The Avengers , which like Doctor Who was created by Sydney Newman, although broadcast on the rival ITV network. [112] During the 1992 Christmas special of the comedy series Mr Bean , the title character uses children's toys to play out a bizarre nativity scene in which a Dalek exterminates a tiny lamb and a tyrannosaurus rex. [113] Two purple toy daleks are also seen in the background of an episode of the American children's cartoon Rugrats . [114] In the comic television documentary The Red Dwarf A-Z , two Daleks are shown (under "E" for "Exterminate") arguing that all Earth television is human propaganda, and the works more commonly attributed to William Shakespeare and Ludwig van Beethoven were actually written by Daleks; subsequently, one of them remarks that the "change the bulb" joke from " Legion " was funny, and is promptly exterminated by the other for the crime of "not behaving like a true Dalek". [115] In the 2004 series of Coupling , written by Steven Moffat (who was later to write for and produce Doctor Who), a Dalek appears in the second episode of season four. [116] This was voiced by Nicholas Briggs , [117] who later went on to provide Dalek voices for the series proper from 2005 onwards. [118] (Terry Nation's original Dalek rights deal with the BBC had been negotiated by his then agent Beryl Vertue , later Moffat's mother-in-law.) [119] In the film Looney Tunes: Back in Action , the secret military base, Area 52, detains a number of monsters and robots from old sci-fi films; among those are some Daleks, who upon release by Marvin the Martian , proceed to attack while spouting their catchphrases. [109] [120] A Dalek appeared alongside Darth Vader , Ming the Merciless , a Klingon , the Sixth Doctor and a 1980s Cyberman in a 2003 episode of the British motoring program Top Gear , to see who was "Master of the Universe" with a lap around their test track in a racing modified Honda Civic . [121] The Dalek couldn't get into the car, so it exterminated the other drivers (with the exception of the Klingon and the Doctor; who had apparently fled beforehand as they were not present); the Cyberman was eventually declared the winner by the hosts. [122] In a 2009 episode of the American sitcom Better Off Ted , a deactivated Dalek is spotted in the sub-basement where the supposed "Robot Farm" is located. [123] In 2010, a Dalek was a "guest" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson sitting off to the side and keeping a watchful eye on Ferguson. It never spoke, but occasionally moved around. This was a lead-up to having Matt Smith (actor) as a real guest on the show. Music The cover of the 1964 novelty single "I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas With A Dalek" by The Go-Go's The first known musical reference to Daleks is the 1964 novelty single "I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas With A Dalek" by The Go-Go's , released during the 1960s' " Dalekmania " fad. [124] Dalek voices were sampled and recreated in the 1988 novelty single " Doctorin' the Tardis " by The Timelords (who later performed as The KLF ), [125] and also sampled by the German electronic band Rotersand in their 2005 single "Exterminate Annihilate Destroy". [126] Many other musicians have referenced Daleks in lyrics, including: The Clash , in " Remote Control " ("Repression—gonna be a Dalek / Repression—I am a robot / Repression—I obey."); [127] The Creatures , in "Weathercade" ("The Dalek drones are drowning"); [128] Martin Gordon in "Her Daddy Was a Dalek, Her Mummy Was a Non-Stick Frying Pan" from his album "The Joy of More Hogwash" . http://www.martingordon.de/hog_lyrics.html#her . and The Supernaturals , in "Smile" ("I feel like a Dalek inside/ Everything's gone grey but used to be so black and white"). [129] Bands have even incorporated Daleks into their names: Dalek I Love You , a synthpop band active for over ten years from the late 1970s to the beginning of the 1990s, and instrumental surf-rock trio Dalek Beach Party, whose 1992 EP featured the song "Exterminate! Exterminate!" [130] Politics At the 1966 Conservative Party conference in Blackpool , delegate Hugh Dykes publicly compared the Labour government's Defence Secretary Denis Healey to the creatures. "Mr. Healey is the Dalek of defence, pointing a metal finger at the armed forces and saying 'I will eliminate you'." [131] In a British Government Parliamentary Debate in the House of Commons on 12 February 1968, the then Minister of Technology Tony Benn mentioned the Daleks during a reply to a question from the Labour MP Hugh Jenkins concerning the Concorde aircraft project. In the context of the dangers of solar flares , he said, "Because we are exploring the frontiers of technology, some people think Concorde will be avoiding solar flares like Dr. Who avoiding Daleks. It is not like this at all." [132] [133] Daleks have been used in political cartoons to caricature: Tony Benn [135] John Birt , [136] Tony Blair [137] [138] (also portrayed as Davros ), [139] Alastair Campbell , [137] Alec Douglas-Home , [140] Charles de Gaulle , [141] Peter Mandelson , [137] Mark Thompson [142] Magazine covers The Radio Times for 30 April – 6 May 2005 covered both the return of the Daleks to Doctor Who and the forthcoming general election . In 2008, it was voted the best British magazine cover of all time. Daleks have appeared on magazine covers promoting Doctor Who since the "Dalekmania" fad of the 1960s. Radio Times has featured the Daleks on its cover several times, beginning with the 21–27 November 1964 issue which promoted The Dalek Invasion of Earth. [143] Other magazines also used Daleks to attract readers' attention, including Girl Illustrated. [144] In April 2005, Radio Times created a special cover to commemorate both the return of the Daleks to the screen in " Dalek " and the forthcoming general election . [145] This cover recreated a scene from The Dalek Invasion of Earth in which the Daleks were seen crossing Westminster Bridge , with the Houses of Parliament in the background. The cover text read "VOTE DALEK!" In a 2008 contest sponsored by the Periodical Publishers Association , this cover was voted the best British magazine cover of all time. [146] The 2010 UK general election campaign also prompted a collector's set of three near-identical covers of the Radio Times on 17 April with exactly the same headline but with the newly redesigned Daleks in their primary colours representing the three main political parties, Red being Labour, Blue as Conservative and Yellow as Liberal Democrats. Parodies See also: Doctor Who spoofs Daleks have been the subject of many parodies , including Spike Milligan 's " Pakistani Dalek " sketch in his comedy series Q , [147] [148] [149] and Victor Lewis-Smith 's "Gay Daleks". [149] [150] Occasionally the BBC has used the Daleks to parody other subjects: in 2002, BBC Worldwide published the Dalek Survival Guide, a parody of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbooks . [151] Comedian Eddie Izzard has an extended stand-up routine about Daleks, which was included in his 1993 stand-up show " Live at the Ambassadors ". [152] The Daleks made two brief appearances in a pantomime version of Aladdin at the Birmingham Hippodrome which starred Torchwood star John Barrowman in the lead role. [153] A joke telling robot, possessing a Dalek-like boom, and loosely modelled after the Dalek also appeared in the South Park episode " Funnybot " even spouting out "exterminate". [154] A Dalek can also be seen in the background at timepoints 1:13 and 1:17 in the Sam and Max animated series episode The Trouble With Gary. In the Community parody of Doctor Who called Inspector Spacetime, they are referred to as Blorgons. Merchandising The BBC approached Walter Tuckwell, a New Zealand-born entrepreneur who was handling product merchandising for other BBC shows, and asked him to do the same for the Daleks and Doctor Who. [155] Tuckwell created a glossy sales brochure that sparked off a Dalek craze, dubbed "Dalekmania" by the press, which peaked in 1965. [156] Toys and models A Louis Marx & Co. Dalek model The first Dalek toys were released in 1965 as part of the "Dalekmania" craze. [157] These included battery-operated, friction drive and "Rolykins" Daleks from Louis Marx & Co. , as well as models from Cherilea, Herts Plastic Moulders Ltd and Cowan, de Groot Ltd, and "Bendy" Daleks made by Newfeld Ltd. [157] At the height of the Daleks' popularity, in addition to toy replicas, there were Dalek board games and activity sets, slide projectors for children and even Dalek playsuits made from PVC. [158] Collectible cards, stickers, toy guns, music singles, punching bags and many other items were also produced in this period. [158] Dalek toys released in the 1970s included a new version of Louis Marx's battery-operated Dalek (1974), a "talking Dalek" from Palitoy (1975) and a Dalek board game (1975) and Dalek action figure (1977), both from Denys Fisher . [159] From 1988 to 2002, Dapol released a line of Dalek toys in conjunction with its Doctor Who action figure series. [160] Bluebird Toys produced a Dalek-themed Doctor Who playset in 1998. [161] In 1984, Sevans Models released a self-assembly model kit for a one-fifth scale Dalek, which Doctor Who historian David Howe has described as "the most accurate model of a Dalek ever to be released". [162] Comet Miniatures released two Dalek self-assembly model kits in the 1990s. [163] In 1992, Bally released a Doctor Who pinball machine which prominently featured the Daleks both as a primary playfield feature and as a motorized toy in the topper. [164] Beginning in 2000, Product Enterprise (who later operated under the names "Iconic Replicas" and "Sixteen 12 Collectibles") produced various Dalek toys. These included one-inch (2.5 cm) Dalek "Rolykins" (based on the Louis Marx toy from 1965); push-along "talking" 7-inch (17.8 cm) Daleks; 2½-inch (6.4 cm) Dalek "Rollamatics" with a pull back and release mechanism; and a one-foot (30.5 cm) remote control Dalek. [165] In 2005 Character Options was granted the "Master Toy License" for the revived Doctor Who series, including the Daleks. [166] Their product lines have included 5-inch (12.7 cm) static/push-along and radio controlled Daleks, radio controlled 12-inch (30.5 cm) versions and radio controlled 18-inch (45.7 cm) / 1:3 scale variants. [167] The 12-inch remote control Dalek won the 2005 award for Best Electronic Toy of the Year from the Toy Retailers Association . [166] Some versions of the 18-inch model included semi-autonomous and voice command-features. [168] In 2008, the company acquired a license to produce 5-inch (12.7 cm) Daleks of the various "classic series" variants. [169] For the fifth revived series, both Ironside (Post-Time war Daleks in camouflage khaki), Drone (new, red) and, later, Strategist Daleks (new, blue) were released as both RC Infrared Battle Daleks and action figures. Computer games Licensed Doctor Who games featuring Daleks include 1984's The Key to Time, a text adventure game for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum . [170] Daleks also appeared in minor roles or as thinly disguised versions in other, minor games throughout the 80s, but did not feature as central adversaries in a licensed game until 1992, when Admiral Software published Dalek Attack . [171] The game allowed the player to play various Doctors or companions, running them through several environments to defeat the Daleks. [171] [172] In 1997 the BBC released a PC game entitled Destiny of the Doctors which also featured the Daleks, among other adversaries. [173] Unauthorized games featuring Daleks continued to appear through the 1990s and 2000s, including Dalek-based modifications of Dark Forces , Quake , and Half-Life , and even more recently, a mod of Halo: Combat Evolved ; many of these can be found online, including an Adobe Flash game, Dalek:Dissolution Earth. [174] In 1998 QWho, a modification for Quake, featured the Daleks as adversaries. This also formed the basis of TimeQuake, a total conversion written in 2000 which included other Doctor Who monsters such as Sontarans . [175] Another unauthorised game is DalekTron, a based on Robotron: 2084 written to coincide with the 2005 series. [176] One authorised online game is The Last Dalek, a Flash game created by New Media Collective for the BBC. It is based on the 2005 episode "Dalek" and can be played at the official BBC Doctor Who website. [177] The Doctor Who website also features another game, Daleks vs Cybermen (also known as Cyber Troop Control Interface), based on the 2006 episode "Doomsday"; in this game, the player controls troops of Cybermen which must fight Daleks as well as Torchwood Institute members. [178] On 5 June 2010, the BBC released the first of four official computer games on its website, 'Doctor Who: The Adventure Games', which are intended as part of the official TV series adventures. In the first of these, 'The City of the Daleks', the Doctor in his 11th incarnation and Amy Pond must stop the Daleks re-writing time and reviving Skaro, their homeland. Several Daleks appear in the IOS game The Mazes of Time [179] as the final enemies you face. Full-size reproductions A small but thriving community of Dalek fans has been building life-size reproduction Daleks for many years. [180] The BBC and Terry Nation estate officially disapprove of self-build Daleks, but usually intervene only if attempts are made to trade unlicensed Daleks and Dalek components commercially, or if it is considered that actual or intended use may damage the BBC's reputation or the Doctor Who/Dalek brand. [181] The Crewe , Cheshire-based company "This Planet Earth" is the only business which has been licensed by the BBC and the Terry Nation Estate to produce full-size TV Dalek replicas, and by Canal+ Image UK Ltd. to produce full size Movie Dalek replicas commercially. 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Which UK city hosts the Summer Sundae music festival?	Leicester's Summer Sundae music festival axed for good - BBC News BBC News Leicester's Summer Sundae music festival axed for good 5 September 2013 Close share panel Image caption More than 12,000 people attended the Summer Sundae Weekender in 2012 A major music festival which attracts thousands of fans is being permanently cancelled because of financial pressures, organisers say. Leicester's Summer Sundae was not held in 2013 but was expected to return next year. In the past, it has featured acts such as McFly, Amy Winehouse and Mumford and Sons. The festival began in 2001 as a 10-hour event and expanded into a three-day gig with five stages of music and comedy. Recession woes More than 12,000 fans attended the most recent Summer Sundae, which was held at De Montfort Hall in 2012. Organiser Rob Challice said: "Running a city-centre event of this size with such an array of entertainment and professional production standards is just not possible in the current economic climate. Image caption About 12,000 music lovers attended the three-day event at De Montfort Hall in 2012 Image caption Lianne La Havas performed on the main stage at Summer Sundae in 2012 Image caption Leicester band Showaddywaddy played at the festival in 2011 "We have been thinking about this for the last year or two - but it is the financial reality of trying to run a festival in a city centre with the standard of performers we have set. "We couldn't fall behind and produce a sub-standard event." Anthony Flint, manager of De Montfort Hall, said: "No-one takes this sort of decision lightly - the festival has always needed a subsidy from the city council... but the landscape has changed and it is a case of adapting to that reality." Summer Sundae received £60,000 from the city council in 2011 and £80,000 in 2012. In 2012, promoters Concert Clinic said the Olympics, recession and the bad weather had made it difficult for independent festivals to survive.	Leicester
Violeta Chamorro, Michelle Bachelet, Laura Chinchilla, and Dilma Rousseff share what achievement? Olympic record-holders; National leadership; Best-selling authors; Film noir stardom; or Diana Ross's Supremes?	line-up announced for the eFestivals Cabaret Tent at Summer Sundae - eFestivals.co.uk line-up announced for the eFestivals Cabaret Tent at Summer Sundae published: Tue 10th Jul 2007 De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England MAP £85 for weekend, camping £5 per tent extra last updated: Fri 20th Jul 2007 The line-up for the eFestivals Cabaret Tent at this year's Summer Sundae Weekender - which takes place in the grounds of De Montfort Hall, Leicester from Friday 10th - Sunday 12th August has been announced. Expanded for 2007, the tent will feature top name headliners including BBC Radio 4 favourite Milton Jones (Sultan of the surreal The Times), riotous sketch comedy from We Are Klang (stupid comedy done with great intelligence" The Times), plus award winning character comedy from faded 80s pop star Gary Le Strange, Sol Bernstein ("an instantly winning creation" - The Independent) and The Raymond and Mr.Timpkins Revue. There will be new comedic talent from Dan Nightingale, Sarah Millican, Lloyd Langford, Wes Packer (So You Think Youre Funny Winner 2006), comedy circuit stars Mick Ferry and Ray Peacock and local favourites Anthony King and Jim Smallman. eFestivals has a commitment to support UK festivals with 10% of its turnover, and is delighted to support one of the best events in the festival calendar by sponsoring the eFestivals Cabaret Tent at this year's Summer Sundae Weekender. This years tent is expanded and will now take place throughout the Summer Sundae Weekend, Friday to Sunday. The tent will also host festivities as part of the city wide Summer Sundae Fringe Festival on Thursday 9th August, in an event headlined by Perrier Nominee Scott Capurro. Summer Sundae Director Richard Haswell commented: Let's face it, some of today's bands can be a miserable lot at times, and people do sometimes want to get away from the music for a while and have a good laugh. The eFestivals Cabaret Tent fulfilled that brief brilliantly in 2006 and was one of the highlights of the festival. So we are delighted that it is back again this year with expanded opening hours and an even greater range of comic talent. Were equally pleased to be renewing our friendship with the lovely people at Leicester Comedy Festival and at efestivals.co.uk, programmers and sponsors respectively, without whom we'd have to spend longer contemplating the mysteries of the universe and less giggling childishly at a spectacularly immature double entendre... The eFestivals Cabaret Tent will also appeal to kids and immature adults alike with two family friendly shows and improvised comedy from Bachman Turner Improvise. The tent is programmed by Leicester Comedy Festival, the UKs longest running comedy festival. The music line-up at Summer Sundae includes The Magic Numbers, Divine Comedy, Spiritualized, Acoustic Mainlines, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Rumble Strips, Gruff Rhys, John Cooper Clark, Sophie Ellis Bexter, DJ Yoda, The Aliens, Spoon, Malcolm Middleton, and many more - for the full details to date, click here . Tickets are on sale, priced at £85 for the three days. Camping costs £5 per tent, and under-16s cost £20 for the three days. Under-5s are free, but must have a ticket. Click here to buy, or call the box office on 0116 2333 111.	i don't know
What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle?	Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins of oxen, famously sold under the Atora brand? lard 2.In the TV series Thunderbirds, what colour/colour are Brains' spectacle rims: Black; Brown; Blue; or Green? Blue 3.In six-dot Braille (English language), what letter and number are represented by a single dot, top left?A and 1 4.What did Frenchman Dr Pierre Dukan devise which bears his name, and after achieving great popularity in France, began to spread internationally in the early 2000s?Diet 5.What motor company's badge contains a red cross and a green snake?Alfa Romeo 6.What popular sci-fi creations were described by Dr Who's executive producer in 2011 as "...the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe..." ? Dalek 7.The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? Lenses 8.Sesame seeds are a very good dietary source of what elemental mineral: Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; or Mercury? Magnesium 9.In what video game brand does the Lara Croft character most famously feature? Tomb Raider 10.According to Unicef (at 2011) what percentage of Afghan women die in pregnancy or childbirth: 1%; 3%; 5% or 12ï¿½%? 12.5% 11.Name the shipping line which owned the Titanic? (Bonus points: Name the Titanic shipbuilders? And in which city was the Titanic built?) White Star Line, Harkand and Wolff, Blefast 12.A Gay Girl in Damascus is the title of the blog by feminist/freedom campaigner Amina Abdallah Alaf al Omari, who in June 2011 was based and abducted in which country?Syria 13.Who, age 30, wrote the historically significant anti-semetic diatribe known as 'the Gemlich letter' on 16 Sep 1919? Hitler 14.Which UK city hosts the Summer Sundae music festival? Leicester 15.What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? Madagascar 16.Violeta Chamorro, Michelle Bachelet, Laura Chinchilla, and Dilma Rousseff share what achievement? Olympic record-holders; National leadership; Best-selling authors; Film noir stardom; or Diana Ross's Supremes? National Leadership 17.What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle? Bernard Madoff 18.Name the two biggest producers of cars globally in 2010, and for several years prior? GM and Toyota 19.A blue circle with a white centre was introduced in 2006 as the international symbol for what human metabolic disease? Diabetes 20.What woman's name was given to the horrendously abusive laundry asylums for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church, starting in 18th century Ireland, spreading to other countries and persisting well into the 1900s? Magdalene 21.On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? A 22.Who is Britain's longest serving consort? Prince Phillip 23.What multinational high street vendor's logo was developed from an old Norse woodcut of a twin-tailed siren or mermaid with flowing hair and crown? Starbucks 24.What letter was added to Wii by Nintendo in 2011 when naming its next generation gaming console? U 25.What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? The Gruffalo 26.What modern system of a very old messaging method entails red and yellow ('Oscar') at sea, and white and blue ('Papa') on land? Semaphore 27.What word, from Sanskrit for 'sacred knowledge', refers to early Indian scripture, and specifically the four collections known as Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva, forming the basic teachings of Hinduism? Veda 28.What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Plasticene 29.French for an additive, and a Venezuelan liberator of Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru from Spain, what was the currency of Ecuador before adopting the US dollar in the early 2000s? Sucre 30.What controlled recreational drug has the chemical formula C20H26N2O? LSD And the results are:	Bernard Madoff
A blue circle with a white centre was introduced in 2006 as the international symbol for what human metabolic disease?	Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins of oxen, famously sold under the Atora brand? lard 2.In the TV series Thunderbirds, what colour/colour are Brains' spectacle rims: Black; Brown; Blue; or Green? Blue 3.In six-dot Braille (English language), what letter and number are represented by a single dot, top left?A and 1 4.What did Frenchman Dr Pierre Dukan devise which bears his name, and after achieving great popularity in France, began to spread internationally in the early 2000s?Diet 5.What motor company's badge contains a red cross and a green snake?Alfa Romeo 6.What popular sci-fi creations were described by Dr Who's executive producer in 2011 as "...the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe..." ? Dalek 7.The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? Lenses 8.Sesame seeds are a very good dietary source of what elemental mineral: Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; or Mercury? Magnesium 9.In what video game brand does the Lara Croft character most famously feature? Tomb Raider 10.According to Unicef (at 2011) what percentage of Afghan women die in pregnancy or childbirth: 1%; 3%; 5% or 12ï¿½%? 12.5% 11.Name the shipping line which owned the Titanic? (Bonus points: Name the Titanic shipbuilders? And in which city was the Titanic built?) White Star Line, Harkand and Wolff, Blefast 12.A Gay Girl in Damascus is the title of the blog by feminist/freedom campaigner Amina Abdallah Alaf al Omari, who in June 2011 was based and abducted in which country?Syria 13.Who, age 30, wrote the historically significant anti-semetic diatribe known as 'the Gemlich letter' on 16 Sep 1919? Hitler 14.Which UK city hosts the Summer Sundae music festival? Leicester 15.What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? Madagascar 16.Violeta Chamorro, Michelle Bachelet, Laura Chinchilla, and Dilma Rousseff share what achievement? Olympic record-holders; National leadership; Best-selling authors; Film noir stardom; or Diana Ross's Supremes? National Leadership 17.What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle? Bernard Madoff 18.Name the two biggest producers of cars globally in 2010, and for several years prior? GM and Toyota 19.A blue circle with a white centre was introduced in 2006 as the international symbol for what human metabolic disease? Diabetes 20.What woman's name was given to the horrendously abusive laundry asylums for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church, starting in 18th century Ireland, spreading to other countries and persisting well into the 1900s? Magdalene 21.On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? A 22.Who is Britain's longest serving consort? Prince Phillip 23.What multinational high street vendor's logo was developed from an old Norse woodcut of a twin-tailed siren or mermaid with flowing hair and crown? Starbucks 24.What letter was added to Wii by Nintendo in 2011 when naming its next generation gaming console? U 25.What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? The Gruffalo 26.What modern system of a very old messaging method entails red and yellow ('Oscar') at sea, and white and blue ('Papa') on land? Semaphore 27.What word, from Sanskrit for 'sacred knowledge', refers to early Indian scripture, and specifically the four collections known as Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva, forming the basic teachings of Hinduism? Veda 28.What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Plasticene 29.French for an additive, and a Venezuelan liberator of Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru from Spain, what was the currency of Ecuador before adopting the US dollar in the early 2000s? Sucre 30.What controlled recreational drug has the chemical formula C20H26N2O? LSD And the results are:	i don't know
What woman's name was given to the horrendously abusive laundry asylums for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church, starting in 18th century Ireland, spreading to other countries and persisting well into the 1900s?	Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins of oxen, famously sold under the Atora brand? lard 2.In the TV series Thunderbirds, what colour/colour are Brains' spectacle rims: Black; Brown; Blue; or Green? Blue 3.In six-dot Braille (English language), what letter and number are represented by a single dot, top left?A and 1 4.What did Frenchman Dr Pierre Dukan devise which bears his name, and after achieving great popularity in France, began to spread internationally in the early 2000s?Diet 5.What motor company's badge contains a red cross and a green snake?Alfa Romeo 6.What popular sci-fi creations were described by Dr Who's executive producer in 2011 as "...the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe..." ? Dalek 7.The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? Lenses 8.Sesame seeds are a very good dietary source of what elemental mineral: Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; or Mercury? Magnesium 9.In what video game brand does the Lara Croft character most famously feature? Tomb Raider 10.According to Unicef (at 2011) what percentage of Afghan women die in pregnancy or childbirth: 1%; 3%; 5% or 12ï¿½%? 12.5% 11.Name the shipping line which owned the Titanic? (Bonus points: Name the Titanic shipbuilders? And in which city was the Titanic built?) White Star Line, Harkand and Wolff, Blefast 12.A Gay Girl in Damascus is the title of the blog by feminist/freedom campaigner Amina Abdallah Alaf al Omari, who in June 2011 was based and abducted in which country?Syria 13.Who, age 30, wrote the historically significant anti-semetic diatribe known as 'the Gemlich letter' on 16 Sep 1919? Hitler 14.Which UK city hosts the Summer Sundae music festival? Leicester 15.What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? Madagascar 16.Violeta Chamorro, Michelle Bachelet, Laura Chinchilla, and Dilma Rousseff share what achievement? Olympic record-holders; National leadership; Best-selling authors; Film noir stardom; or Diana Ross's Supremes? National Leadership 17.What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle? Bernard Madoff 18.Name the two biggest producers of cars globally in 2010, and for several years prior? GM and Toyota 19.A blue circle with a white centre was introduced in 2006 as the international symbol for what human metabolic disease? Diabetes 20.What woman's name was given to the horrendously abusive laundry asylums for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church, starting in 18th century Ireland, spreading to other countries and persisting well into the 1900s? Magdalene 21.On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? A 22.Who is Britain's longest serving consort? Prince Phillip 23.What multinational high street vendor's logo was developed from an old Norse woodcut of a twin-tailed siren or mermaid with flowing hair and crown? Starbucks 24.What letter was added to Wii by Nintendo in 2011 when naming its next generation gaming console? U 25.What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? The Gruffalo 26.What modern system of a very old messaging method entails red and yellow ('Oscar') at sea, and white and blue ('Papa') on land? Semaphore 27.What word, from Sanskrit for 'sacred knowledge', refers to early Indian scripture, and specifically the four collections known as Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva, forming the basic teachings of Hinduism? Veda 28.What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Plasticene 29.French for an additive, and a Venezuelan liberator of Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru from Spain, what was the currency of Ecuador before adopting the US dollar in the early 2000s? Sucre 30.What controlled recreational drug has the chemical formula C20H26N2O? LSD And the results are:	Magdalene
On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note?	Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins of oxen, famously sold under the Atora brand? lard 2.In the TV series Thunderbirds, what colour/colour are Brains' spectacle rims: Black; Brown; Blue; or Green? Blue 3.In six-dot Braille (English language), what letter and number are represented by a single dot, top left?A and 1 4.What did Frenchman Dr Pierre Dukan devise which bears his name, and after achieving great popularity in France, began to spread internationally in the early 2000s?Diet 5.What motor company's badge contains a red cross and a green snake?Alfa Romeo 6.What popular sci-fi creations were described by Dr Who's executive producer in 2011 as "...the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe..." ? Dalek 7.The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? Lenses 8.Sesame seeds are a very good dietary source of what elemental mineral: Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; or Mercury? Magnesium 9.In what video game brand does the Lara Croft character most famously feature? Tomb Raider 10.According to Unicef (at 2011) what percentage of Afghan women die in pregnancy or childbirth: 1%; 3%; 5% or 12ï¿½%? 12.5% 11.Name the shipping line which owned the Titanic? (Bonus points: Name the Titanic shipbuilders? And in which city was the Titanic built?) White Star Line, Harkand and Wolff, Blefast 12.A Gay Girl in Damascus is the title of the blog by feminist/freedom campaigner Amina Abdallah Alaf al Omari, who in June 2011 was based and abducted in which country?Syria 13.Who, age 30, wrote the historically significant anti-semetic diatribe known as 'the Gemlich letter' on 16 Sep 1919? Hitler 14.Which UK city hosts the Summer Sundae music festival? Leicester 15.What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? Madagascar 16.Violeta Chamorro, Michelle Bachelet, Laura Chinchilla, and Dilma Rousseff share what achievement? Olympic record-holders; National leadership; Best-selling authors; Film noir stardom; or Diana Ross's Supremes? National Leadership 17.What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle? Bernard Madoff 18.Name the two biggest producers of cars globally in 2010, and for several years prior? GM and Toyota 19.A blue circle with a white centre was introduced in 2006 as the international symbol for what human metabolic disease? Diabetes 20.What woman's name was given to the horrendously abusive laundry asylums for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church, starting in 18th century Ireland, spreading to other countries and persisting well into the 1900s? Magdalene 21.On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? A 22.Who is Britain's longest serving consort? Prince Phillip 23.What multinational high street vendor's logo was developed from an old Norse woodcut of a twin-tailed siren or mermaid with flowing hair and crown? Starbucks 24.What letter was added to Wii by Nintendo in 2011 when naming its next generation gaming console? U 25.What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? The Gruffalo 26.What modern system of a very old messaging method entails red and yellow ('Oscar') at sea, and white and blue ('Papa') on land? Semaphore 27.What word, from Sanskrit for 'sacred knowledge', refers to early Indian scripture, and specifically the four collections known as Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva, forming the basic teachings of Hinduism? Veda 28.What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Plasticene 29.French for an additive, and a Venezuelan liberator of Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru from Spain, what was the currency of Ecuador before adopting the US dollar in the early 2000s? Sucre 30.What controlled recreational drug has the chemical formula C20H26N2O? LSD And the results are:	i don't know
Who is Britain's longest serving consort?	Duke of Edinburgh becomes Britain's longest serving consort - Telegraph The Royal Family Duke of Edinburgh becomes Britain's longest serving consort The Duke of Edinburgh will pass yet another milestone this week when he becomes Britain's longest serving Consort. By Andrew Pierce 12:33PM BST 13 Apr 2009 On Saturday he will overtake the record of 57 years and 70 days set by Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III who died in 1818. His duties as consort began in Kenya on February 6, 1952 when he broke the news to his young wife Princess Elizabeth that George VI had died and she had become the Queen. At 87 he is already the oldest serving partner of a reigning monarch. In 2007 they became the first to celebrate a diamond wedding. But the latest key event in his life will mean little to the Duke, who is 88 in June, who will spend the day quietly with the Queen at Windsor Castle on Saturday without and fuss or fanfare. It's not his style. He was made the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich by King George VI shortly before his marriage to Princess Elizabeth in 1947. Ten years later, the Queen made him a Prince of the United Kingdom. Prince Albert, who was the Duke's great-great-grandfather, is the second longest serving husband of a reigning monarch. But only acted as consort for 21 years after dying prematurely at the age of 42. The relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh has been at the core of the life of the Queen. They met at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, when Princess Elizabeth, then aged 13, was shown round by Cadet Captain Prince Philip of Greece. He was the Queen's only boyfriend. He was born on a kitchen table in Corfu in 1921, the great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria and the son of Prince Andrew of Greece, with German, Danish, Dutch and Russian ancestry. When he was eight, his mother, Princess Alice, was committed to an asylum, while his playboy father drifted around the Continent in a state of gloom. His upbringing helped account for some of the official disapproval of the Queen's choice of husband. Sir Alan Lascelles, private secretary to George VI wrote: "They felt he was rough, uneducated, and probably would not be faithful.'' It was clear from the Queen's tribute in her golden wedding speech at London's Guildhall in 1997 that the relationship had been a personal and public triumph. "He is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments,'' she said. "He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or we shall ever know.'' Lady Penn, a former lady-in-waiting to the Queen Mother and a friend of the Queen, said: "They are good friends and that is their secret. The Queen has had a lot to contend with. The fact she has coped so wonderfully is largely due to the support he has given her over the years." It was the Duke who proved a tower when the marriages of three of her children publicly collapsed. It was the Duke who accepted first that the Prince of Wales should marry his companion Camilla Parker Bowles. It was the Duke who remained calm, while some of the Queen's courtiers panicked over the extraordinary outpouring of public grief after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, a phenomenon which, to this day, neither of them understands. He remains in remarkable health and last year carried out more than 350 public engagements and, despite cancelling some engagements after sustaining a back injury, has returned to carriage driving. "My reactions are getting slower and my memory is unreliable. But I have not lost the sheer pleasure of driving a team through the British countryside, " he wrote a few years ago.	Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
What multinational high street vendor's logo was developed from an old Norse woodcut of a twin-tailed siren or mermaid with flowing hair and crown?	Queen to become Britain's oldest monarch - Telegraph Queen to become Britain's oldest monarch At 5pm the Queen will have outlived Queen Victoria, her great-great grandmother By Andrew Pierce 7:20AM GMT 20 Dec 2007 The Queen will today pass another milestone in her reign when she overtakes her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria to become the oldest monarch in the history of the nation. Diana letter: 'Charles planned to kill me' At around 5pm she will overtake Victoria, one of her most illustrious predecessors to become Britain's longest living monarch. But the event will pass without any fanfare at Buckingham Palace. The Queen will spend the day at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh. There will be no public pronouncements, engagements or audiences. Related Articles Victoria died on Jan 22, 1901, aged 81 years, seven months, four weeks and one day. This afternoon the Queen, who will be 82 on April 21, will have outlived her. The longest serving King was George III, who was 81 years and 239 days when he died in 1820. Peter Hennessy, the Attlee Professor of contemporary British History at Queen Mary, University of London, said: "Even allowing for the improvement in medicine since Victoria it is remarkable. I cannot think of any other head of an institution who has not put a foot wrong over such a long period of time. "In those years she has presided over the most dignified withdrawal from the superpower status, which is no bad legacy. The way she has adapted, without succumbing to faddish fashions, is a gift of genius." The Queen, the fourth longest-reigning monarch in 1,000 years of British history, will on March 5 next year overtake Henry III, who reigned for 56 years from 1216-1272. It will be 2012 before she overtakes George III, who served for 59 years from 1760-1820. Queen Victoria remains the longest serving monarch. She ruled the empire for almost 64 years. If she is still on the throne on Sept 9, 2015, the Queen will take her place. It would mean that the Prince of Wales, who is 60 on Nov 14, would be the oldest heir to succeed to the throne, passing William IV who was 64. The Queen shows little sign of slowing down. There had been speculation that she would spend more time at Windsor when Paul Whybrew, her page - whose access to her is second only to the Duke of Edinburgh - moved from his grace-and-favour apartment in Kensington Palace to a cottage in Windsor Great Park last year. She continues to carry out about 450 engagements each year and spends up to four nights a week at Buckingham Palace, which is known by the royals as the office, and three at Windsor Castle, her favourite home. The Queen is the second longest-serving head of state in the world after King Bhumibol of Thailand. Her reign has seen 11 prime ministers, starting with Sir Winston Churchill. The Queen's reign is littered with milestones. During her reign, her achievements have already included being the first British monarch to send an e-mail, to have a message put on the moon and to hold a public concert in her back garden. Last month, she became the first monarch to celebrate her diamond wedding anniversary. She is also the first to have a prime minister born during her reign.	i don't know
What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger?	Library News \| Greensboro Free Library Greensboro Free Library 53 Wilson Street Greensboro, Vermont 05841 \| 802-533-2531 \| [email protected] Menu NEW ARRIVALS – DECEMBER 2016 ADULT FICTION “The Cottage” by Michael Phillips — “Phillips continues his Secrets of the Shetlands series (The Inheritance, 2016) with the drama of the rightful heir to the island of Whales Reef in the Scottish Shetland Islands…. Phillips’ affinity for and expertise in Scottish cultural heritage enrich this classically structured, well-paced tale. …. While his style is an acquired taste, Phillips crafts a thoughtful story with lovely settings while exploring appealing themes of secrets, vulnerability, and traditional values, including duty to family.” — Campos, Kate. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Demelza: A Novel of Cornwall, 1788-1790” by Winston Graham -“In the enchanting second novel in Winston Graham’s beloved Poldark series, Demelza Carne, an impoverished miner’s daughter Ross Poldark rescued from a fairground brawl, now happily finds herself his wife. Against the stunning backdrop of eighteenth century Cornwall, Demelza sweeps readers into one of the greatest love stories of all time.” – back cover “Den of Wolves” by Juliet Marillier — “A rich tale that resonates of deepest myth peopled by well-drawn characters who must sort out their personal demons, while unraveling mysteries both brutally human and magical.”—Kristen Britain, New York Times bestselling author of the Green Rider series “Faithful: A Novel” by Alice Hoffman — “”Deeply moving…[Hoffman] takes us deep into the human heart, and in a relatable story, deftly examines the healing process.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune “Hag-Seed” by Margaret Atwood – – “Atwood has designed an ingenious doubling of the plot of “The Tempest”: Felix, the usurped director, finds himself cast by circumstances as a real-life version of Prospero, the usurped Duke. If you know the play well, these echoes grow stronger when Felix decides to exact his revenge by conjuring up a new version of “The Tempest” designed to overwhelm his enemies.”—The Washington Post “Order to Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel” by Kyle Mills — “This series continues to be the best of the best in the high-adventure, action-heavy thriller field . . . . Flynn’s name, Flynn’s characters, and Mills’ skill will take this one to the top of the charts, territory already familiar to Mitch Rapp.” (Booklist (starred review)) “This House is Mine” by Dorte Hansen — “Hansen’s haunting debut novel spans 70 years, from 1945 to the present, presenting a progression of women who carry their histories with them. Hansen’s passages about the house and its village are fully realized and vivid, allowing for the setting to enhance the characters. Hansen makes this story about the process of healing affecting, real, and memorable.”―Publishers Weekly “Life or Death” by Michael Robotham — “[A] prison-break tale with a twist . . . The writing is top-notch . . . Plenty of edge-of-the-seat excitement, forcing readers to frantically turn the pages to find out how all these different strands intersect. Robotham’s skill as a writer remains undeniable: He offers memorable characters caught up in an irresistible story.”―Kirkus Reviews “Ross Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787” by Winston Graham — “..a weary Ross Poldark returns to England from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his beloved Elizabeth. But instead he discovers his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth — believing Ross to be dead — is now engaged to his cousin. Ross has no choice but to start his life anew……With an unforgettable cast of characters that spans loves, lives and generations, this extraordinary masterwork from Winston Graham is a story you will never forget.” — back cover “Say Goodbye for Now” by Catherine Ryan Hyde — “Pete Solomon finds a new best friend and an injured mutt on the same day. The best friend, Justin Bell, is sensitive and thoughtful, like he is, but he’s also African American, while Pete is white, and in Texas in 1959, this is not OK. The mutt is rejected by the local vet because he’s actually part wolf, and Pete’s only choice is to sneak out to the remote cabin where a lady doctor is rumored to be more kind to animals than to people. Dr. Lucy Armstrong spends her entire alimony check fixing up strays, so she can’t afford to take in one more that won’t be paying. But something about Pete and the wolf-dog won’t let her turn them away. Then Pete needs some fixing up, and Justin pays a high physical price for their friendship, which brings his father, Calvin, to Dr. Lucy’s door. Pete, especially, has a Scoutesque innocence that immediately endears. A moving story about patience, trust, the families we choose, and the love it takes to let somebody go. And don’t worry–the wolf-dog lives.” — Maguire, Susan. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Small Admissions” by Amy Poeppel – “After being dumped by her boyfriend …-Kate Pearson is back in New York City to drown her sorrows in her pj’s on the couch. She’s unemployed and depressed, so her sister, Angela, and close friends Chloe and Victoria are determined to turn her life around. While at a school fair for her daughter, Angela meets the admissions director of Hudson Day School (an elite New York City school) and manages to get Kate (who is highly unqualified) an interview for an admissions-counselor position. Despite showing up in a too-short skirt and babbling through the interview, Kate miraculously manages to snag the job, where she is quickly introduced to the cutthroat world of admissions. The admissions season is hot, and everyone wants in. Poeppel gives an in-depth look at the admissions process, with a side of secrets, bombshells, heartbreak, and hope. This novel is a slow burn but has a firecracker ending…” –Holt, Erin. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult – ““Small Great Things is the most important novel Jodi Picoult has ever written. . . . It will challenge her readers . . . [and] expand our cultural conversation about race and prejudice.”—The Washington Post “The Wrong Side of Goodbye” by Michael Connelly – “Former LAPD detective Harry Bosch is running a private investigations business and working as a volunteer detective for the tiny San Fernando Police Department (SFPD) when he is summoned to the home of billionaire Whitney Vance. Nearing the end of his life, the octogenarian tells a story of young love, an unexpected pregnancy, and a relationship cut short by Vance’s father. The old man has decided that rather than leave his fortune to his company’s Board of Directors, he’d rather find out if he has an heir-and that’s where Bosch fits into the picture. With only a name, he sets out to determine what happened to Vance’s lover and her baby. At the same time, Bosch is busy with his SFPD partner Bella Lourdes, trying to track down a serial rapist who cuts screen doors to access his victims’ homes. And Harry’s half-brother, attorney Mickey Haller, makes a brief crossover appearance. Verdict This solid read will please both Connelly’s longtime fans and readers seeking police detective stories.” — Vicki Briner,.. LJ Xpress Online Review. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2016. ADULT MYSTERY “Escape Clause” by John Sandford — “The kidnapping of a pair of rare Amur tigers from the Minnesota Zoo, located in a suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul, propels Thriller Award-winner Sandford’s outstanding ninth Virgil Flowers novel (after 2014’s Deadline). Winston Peck VI, the pill-popping brain behind the operation, is relying on hired thugs Hamlet Simonian and Ham’s older brother, Hayk, to act fast and process the tigers for ingredients used in traditional Chinese medicine–which means Virgil, an agent with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and his team have little time to waste if they’re to recover the tigers alive. Meanwhile, Virgil’s girlfriend, Frankie Nobles, has a guest, her younger sister, Sparkle. Sparkle’s research for her dissertation into migrant workers at a local canning factory leads to a beating for Frankie when factory thugs mistake Frankie for Sparkle. The rule-bending Virgil must use his wits to resolve the kidnapping and avenge Frankie’s beating in an entry notable for its twisted, inept, and drug-addled bad guys. Plenty of humor leavens the action.” Agent: Esther Newberg, ICM. (Oct.). 400p. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “The Fisher King: A Jack McBride Mystery” by Melissa Lenhardt — “Lenhardt perfectly captures the intrigue and drama inherent in small town Texas life. Throw a few murders into the dichotomy between the long-time residents and those who’ve just arrived, and you have a satisfying mix of dark, dangerous, and sexy.” —MysteryPeople “The Marriage Lie” by Kimberly Belle – “After being dumped by her boyfriend…Kate Pearson is back in New York City to drown her sorrows in her pj’s on the couch. She’s unemployed and depressed, so her sister, Angela, and close friends Chloe and Victoria are determined to turn her life around. While at a school fair for her daughter, Angela meets the admissions director of Hudson Day School (an elite New York City school) and manages to get Kate (who is highly unqualified) an interview for an admissions-counselor position. Despite showing up in a too-short skirt and babbling through the interview, Kate miraculously manages to snag the job, where she is quickly introduced to the cutthroat world of admissions. The admissions season is hot, and everyone wants in. Poeppel gives an in-depth look at the admissions process, with a side of secrets, bombshells, heartbreak, and hope. This novel is a slow burn but has a firecracker ending,..” — Holt, Erin. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Out of Bounds” by Val McDermid – “…17-year-old Ross Garvie and three mates steal a Land Rover after a night of drinking in Dundee. The subsequent high-speed crash on the Perth road kills his friends and leaves Garvie in a coma. Pirie, head of Police Scotland’s tiny Historic Cases Unit in Edinburgh, is intrigued when Garvie’s DNA is a familial match to the 20-year-old unsolved rape and murder case of a Glasgow hairdresser. Complications ensue when Pirie tries to track down Garvie’s male relatives. Meanwhile, Pirie is hung up on the death of Fife man Gabriel Abbott and how his death is–or isn’t–linked to that of his mother in a plane crash 22 years earlier, though it’s not Pirie’s case. Authorities assumed the plane exploded due to an IRA bomb, but Pirie isn’t so sure. Pirie, a tough heroine cut from the same cloth as McDermid’s other fictional stalwart, Carol Jordan, never backs down from a thorny question or a seemingly impossible case.” — Agent: Jane Gregory, Gregory & Company. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “Presumption of Guilt” by Archer Mayor — “A cold case … set in and around Brattleboro, Vt. When roofer Henry “Hank” Mitchell went missing in 1970, most assumed he’d abandoned his family and moved west to join the free love movement; 40 years later, though, his body is discovered inside a concrete slab at the decommissioned Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, leaving special agent Joe Gunther and his team at the Vermont Bureau of Investigation to solve the man’s now decades-old homicide. The subsequent murder of Hank’s old business partner and the kidnapping of VBI investigator Lester Spinney’s son suggest Hank’s killer is still at large and won’t go down without a fight. Evocative prose, a strong sense of place, and a simple yet satisfying conclusion elevate this expertly crafted whodunit. …” Agent: Molly Friedrich, Friedrich Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “Ruler of the Night” by David Morrell – “”Stellar writing and storytelling. . . . Real historical figures mix with the heroes, and the thriller elements are both terrifying and grotesque. Morrell’s impeccable research shines. . . . Readers will feel transported to Victorian London with all of the sights and sounds that go with it.”―Jeff Ayers, Associated Press “Seduced” by Randy Wayne White — “It’s not often that the bad guy turns out to be botanical, but in the latest Hannah Smith mystery (following Haunted, 2014), citrus greening disease is at the root of the fishing guide’s problems. Well, that and the fact that Florida’s former lieutenant governor just died in Hannah’s mother’s bed. When Hannah meets the man who had been hired to manage the lieutenant governor’s orange groves, sparks fly. Kermit Bigalow is unhappily married and makes no secret of his attraction to Hannah. She struggles to keep their relationship platonic … as she takes Bigalow deep into the Everglades to find some centuries-old trees whose immunity to disease may be the key to saving the state’s citrus crops. Fans of mysteries that show an appreciation of the great outdoors will love this gun-toting, plane-flying, boat-living heroine.” — Keefe, Karen. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. BIOGRAPHY “HItler Ascent 1889-1939” by Volker Ullrich — “Striking… A highly detailed and always interesting critical narrative of [Hitler’s] political life… What mark[s] him out is his conscious abandonment of conventional morality: the monstrous, shameless ease with which he lied, betrayed and murdered…Ullrich’s narrative of Hitler’s rise to power… is full, intelligent and lucidly written.” —Neal Ascherson, The London Review of Books “Picking Up the Flute: A Memoir through Music” by John Elder — “Picking Up the Flute sets to music a former professor’s musings on retirement, marriage, literature, and the natural world. From his home in historic Bristol, Vermont to Ireland’s Connemara coast, travel through John Elder’s exquisite topography and relish his explorations of nature, poetry, and geology.” — back cover “QB: My Life Behind the Spiral” by Steve Young — “There has never been a QB like Steve Young, and there has never been a football memoir quite like QB: A Life. Young’s battles with anxiety make you forget you are reading about a Hall of Famer, and make you root for him at every turn. This is a revealing, honest, compelling book that any fan will enjoy.” — Michael Rosenberg, Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated ADULT NON-FICTION “Essential New Zealand” — “New Zealand’s sweeping vistas have captured the imagination of travelers around the world. Visitors flock here to sample world-class wines, snap up young designers’ wares, and tour “Middle-earth.” Fodor’s Essential New Zealand, in full color, helps visitors make the most of their time, whether they choose to stay on the North or South Island or island-hop through the country.” — Amazon.com “The Fix: How Nations Survive and Thrive in a World in Decline” by Jonathan Tepperman -“The Fix is the book we’ve been waiting for, one that tackles the seemingly insurmountable problems of our time—from inequality to partisan gridlock to terrorism. Best of all, it offers solutions. By showing how countries around the world have overcome these problems, The Fix brings hope when we need it most.” —Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive “Frommer’s Hawaii 2017” — “.. a comprehensive guidebook to all the Hawaiian islands. … The book is fully updated yearly; set in large, easy-to-read fonts; and contains: – Dozens of spectacular photos – Full-color maps throughout including a helpful, pull-out map – Sample itineraries so you can make the most of your time in country – Savvy tips on how to avoid the crowds and save money, whether your are a luxury lover or a backpacker – Opinionated advice on beaches, other nature areas, outfitters, museums and other attractions, with star ratings to help you quickly decide what to see and what to skip. The book also contains dozens of no-holds-barred reviews of hotels, restaurants, nightlife venues and shops, from authors who have visited them all, and so have the ability to compare.” — ONIX annotations “Listen, Liberal or What Ever Happened to the Party of the People?” by Thomas Frank — “Thoroughly entertaining . . . Frank delights in skewering the sacred cows of coastal liberalism . . . he argues that the Democratic party―once “the Party of the People”―now caters to the interests of a “professional managerial class” consisting of lawyers, doctors, professors, scientists, programmers, even investment bankers . . . A serious political critique.” ―New York Times Book Review (front page) “Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In” by Bernie Sanders – “…Sanders shares his personal experiences from the campaign trail, recounting the details of his historic primary fight and the people who made it possible. And for the millions looking to continue the political revolution, he outlines a progressive economic, environmental, racial, and social justice agenda that will create jobs, raise wages, protect the environment, and provide health care for all — and ultimately transform our country and our world for the better. For him, the political revolution has just started. The campaign may be over, but the struggle goes on.” — inside front cover “Saving the Family Cottage: A Guide to Succession Planning for Your Cottage, Cabin, Camp or Vacation Home” by Stuart J. Hollander, Rose Hollander & David S. Fry — ” This book tells you how. You’ll find out how to: Prevent a family member from forcing a sale of the cottage. Keep your cottage out of the hands of in-laws and creditors. Develop a legal structure to take care of the business of ownership, freeing you and your family to enjoy your precious time at the cottage. Make a smooth transition from one generations ownership to the next. Saving the Family Cottage explains the problems that almost always pop up when family members with different interests and financial situations inherit a vacation home together. And it offers solutions for families who want to preserve this valuable asset for generations to come.” — ONIX annotations “We Are As Gods: Back to the Land in the 1970s on the Quest for a New America” by Kate Daloz — “In an engaging, novelistic style, Daloz traces the founding and growing pains of Myrtle Hill Farm — the pseudonym for a real commune in the Northeast Kingdom, and a microcosm of the 1970s movement that reversed America’s urban migration pattern. The book maintains a delicate balance, neither an exposé of back-to-the-landers nor a celebration of them.” —Seven Days ADULT AUDIO BOOK “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead — “[A] potent, almost hallucinatory novel… It possesses the chilling matter-of-fact power of the slave narratives collected by the Federal Writers’ Project in the 1930s, with echoes of Toni Morrison’s Beloved, Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man, and brush strokes borrowed from Jorge Luis Borges, Franz Kafka and Jonathan Swift…He has told a story essential to our understanding of the American past and the American present.” — –Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times MUSIC “Chapter and Verse” by Bruce Springsteen BLUE/DVD “Britain’s Bloodiest Dynasty: The Plantagenets” “Criminal Minds, Beyond Borders, Season One” “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” “Love and Friendship” “Dinosaur Dance!” by Sandra Boynton “Happy Hippo, Angry Duck” by Sandra Boynton “Noisy Dinosaurs” by Jonathan Litton “There’s a Wocket in my Pocket” by Dr. Seuss PICTURE BOOK “Ada Twist, Scientist” by Andrea Beaty “Also an Octopus” by Maggie Tokuda-Hall “The Bear Who Couldn’t Sleep” by Caroline Nastro “A Bike Like Sergio’s” by Maribeth Boelts “The Bill the Cat Story A Bloom County Epic” by Berkeley Breathed “Black Beauty” by Ruth Brown “The Bossier Baby” by Marla Frazee “Calling the Water Drum” by LaTisha Redding “The Christmas Boot” by Lisa Wheeler “First Snow” by Bomi Park “Freedom in Congo Square” by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christi “Henry & Leo” by Pamela Zagarenski “Madline Finn and the Library Dog” by Lisa Papp “The Mermaid’s Purse” by Patricia Polacco “A Hat for Mrs. Goldman” by Michelle Edwards “How Do You Say? ?Como se Dice?” by Angela Dominguez “How to Find a Fox” by Nilah Magruder “The Journey” by Francesca Sanna “Journey: Based on the True Story of OR7, The Most Famous Wolf in the West” by Emma Bland Smith “It is Not Time for Sleeping (A Bedtime Story)” by Lisa Graff “The Lines on Nana’s Face” by Simona Ciraolo “Nanette’s Baguette” by Mo WIllems “A Night of Great Joy” by Mary Engelbreit “Pig the Pug” by Aaron Blabey “Stepping Stones A Refugee Family’s Journey” by Margriet Ruurs “The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales” by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith “The Turnip” by Jan Brett “A Well-Mannered Young Wolf” by Jean Leroy “Who What Where!” by Olivier Tallec JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK “Dr. Fell and the Playground of Doom” — “The neighborhood children on Hardscrabble Street are disappointed when someone moves into the vacant house they’ve been playing in. Then the mysterious new occupant, an old man calling himself Dr. Fell, builds an amazing playscape in his front yard. Increasingly, serious accidents begin to occur–with apparently minimal consequences, once the injured child has been treated by Dr. Fell. Jerry, Nancy, and Gail seem to be the only ones who see that something sinister is happening. Author Neilsen is a gifted storyteller, and he narrates his tale by giving particularly evocative voices to Dr. Fell and to the monstrous creature he keeps in his basement…” — Andronik, Catherine. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY “Adrift At Sea: A Vietnamese Boy’s Story of Survival” by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch with Tuan Ho — “Skrypuch uses one child’s story to give moving insight into the experience of the many children who escaped war-ravaged Vietnam to start new lives….Deines’s hazy oil paintings poignantly capture the family’s physical ordeal and anguish during their perilous journey.” — (Publishers Weekly) “Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of the Young John Lewis” by Jabari Asim — “E.B. Lewis stages the scenes under the bright springtime light of Alabama mornings, giving a full sense of John Lewis’s world, from the dusty henhouse to the sturdy wooden pews of his family’s church, while always emphasizing the tender care he devoted to the chickens. It’s a moving portrait of the power of small actions and ‘learn[ing] to speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves.’”—Publishers Weekly, starred review JUVENILE FICTION “A Boy Called Christmas” by Matt Haig — “The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story to be published for decades. Future generations will receive the same comfort and joy from A Boy Called Christmas that they derive from mince pies, snowmen and creamy liqueurs.” –Stephen Fry “The Fever Code” by James Dashner — “A prequel to the worldwide Maze Runner phenomenon, The Fever Code is the book that holds all the answers. How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? And what side are Thomas and Teresa really on? Lies will be exposed. Secrets will be uncovered. Loyalties will be proven. Fans will never see the truth coming. Before there was the Maze, there was The Fever Code.” — Amazon.com “The Girl Who Drank the Moon” by Kelly Barnhill – “In a vividly created fantastical realm, a baby is left in the forest, according to an annual tradition of sacrifice. Discovered by a kind witch, who mistakenly feeds the child moonlight, the girl grows up with a potent power she must learn to control. This swiftly paced and highly imaginative title expertly weaves myriad threads into a memorable story that will easily enchant readers.” — Mahnaz Dar, Shelley Diaz, Della Farrell, Daryl Grabarek, Kiera Parrott, Luann Toth, Kent Turner, Tyl. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2016. “Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan” — Inspired by a document appraising the value of 11 enslaved people (along with livestock and cotton) in an estate for sale in the antebellum South, this exceptional book presents the imagined faces and voices of individuals whose society, against all reason, regarded them as less than human. … Longing for freedom is a constant theme, made all the more poignant by the appraisal document’s date: 1828, decades before emancipation. Clean and spare, the verse brings the characters to life, while in the radiant artwork, their spirits soar. Rooted in history, this powerful, imaginative book honors those who endured slavery in America.” — Phelan, Carolyn. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “The Hidden Oracle” by RIck Riordan — “”Readers longing for a return to Camp Half-Blood will get their wish…. …the action scenes come frequently as the three heroic teens fight monstrous enemies in North American locales….. Flashes of humor lighten the mood at times, but a tone of urgency and imminent danger seems as integral to this series as the last. With appealing new characters within a familiar framework, this spin-off will satisfy the demand for more.”―Booklist “I Am Drums” by Mike Grosso — “”This is a worthy and entertaining read about how talent develops and what the potential consequences of pursuing it are: drumroll, please, for a fine homage to spirited single-mindedness.”—Kirkus “Into the Gauntlet (The 39 Clues, Book 10)” by Margaret Peterson Haddix — “Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, have had enough. Not only do they have to find the 39 Clues first, they’re expected to reunite their backstabbing family – the same people who killed their parents. But Amy and Dan haven’t survived explosions and assassination attempts for nothing. They have a plan to finish the Clue hunt on their own terms. Too bad there’s a final, fatal secret the Madrigals haven’t told them. A secret that could cost Amy and Dan – and the world – everything . . .” — Amazon.com “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park — “There have been several books about the lost boys of Sudan for adults, teens, and even for elementary-school readers. But [this] spare, immediate account, based on a true story, adds a stirring contemporary dimension. . . . Young readers will be stunned by the triumphant climax.” —Booklist, starred review “Princess Academy: Palace of Stone” by Shannon Hale — “Hale’s skill as a storyteller will charm her audience . . . nobody else has quite the same knack for seamlessly segueing between the folksy, intimate charm of an extended fairy tale and the larger canvas and more epic scope of high fantasy.” ―Horn Book “Serfina and the Twisted Staff” by Robert Beatty — “Serafina, protector and guardian of the famous Biltmore Estate, in North Carolina, has only just defeated the terrifying Man in the Black Cloak. In doing so, she uncovered a handful of family secrets, not the least of which is that she and her mother are catamounts, shape-shifting mountain cats who protect the forest. Her newfound wildness, though, is not without cost, and when dangerous men with vicious hunting wolfhounds come to the Biltmore, Serafina is more determined than ever to protect her home and her family. Complicating matters is the discovery of a mysterious, primitive young boy who appears to be living in the forest, and Serafina’s mother’s decision to leave Serafina as she struggles with her shape-shifting powers. Serafina, brave and fierce, is a wild heroine who will continue to appeal to many middle-grade readers. ..” Comfort, Stacey. Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli — “Though there are realistic moments of tension, the dominant sentiment here is the delicious excitement of finding your best self in the eyes of someone else; not since Levithan’s Boy Meets Boy have readers been treated to such a happy sigh of a book about two boys falling in love.” — (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)) “Vespers Rising (The 39 Clues: Book 11)” –“The Cahills thought they were the most powerful family the world had ever known. They thought they were the only ones who knew about Gideon Cahill and his Clues. The Cahills were wrong. Powerful enemies —the Vespers— have been waiting in the shadows. Now it’s their time to rise and the world will never be the same. In Vespers Rising, a brand new 39 Clues novel, bestselling authors Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman and Jude Watson take on the hidden history of the Cahills and the Vespers, and the last, terrible legacy Grace Cahill leaves for Amy and Dan.” — Amazon.com “When the Sea Turned to Silver” by Grace Lin — “Pinmei’s journey has a compelling urgency that quickens the pace and enlivens the adventure, while the short stories are smoothly integrated and provide sly, subtle connections to plot events, making satisfying the climactic scene in which the elements converge….Lin’s characteristic elegant prose…keeps its enchanting, luminous quality.”―BCCB JUVENILE NON-FICTION “All the Dirt: A History of Getting Clean” by Katherine Ashenburg — “…Setting out the facts chronologically, the discussion moves from ancient Greek bathing practices to recent shifts in assessing the risks and benefits of microbes on human health. Along the way, the text includes examples from many cultures outside Western civilization. Each chapter leads off with a fictional story, such as Maryam and her mother visiting their neighborhood bathhouse in Constantinople in 1500. … With its lively writing and presentation, this informative book makes the history of cleanliness unexpectedly fun.” — Phelan, Carolyn. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Fannie Never Flinched: One Woman’s Courage in the Struggle for American Labor Union Rights” — Mary Cronk Farrell — “Readers interested in the history of workers’ rights shouldn’t miss this entrée to the subject, which is bolstered by a timeline of labor struggles, source notes, and other resources.” — (Booklist) “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins — “Loggins’s chart-topping 1984 single, cowritten with Dean Pitchford, returns with new lyrics to fit the zoo setting of this picture book adaptation, packaged with a CD recording. Instead of kicking off Sunday shoes, Loggins invites readers to “slip on their dancin’ shoes” and join a rowdy cast of animals who show off several dancing styles. …the revised lyrics offer a fun way for parents and grandparents to “cut footloose” with a new generation.” — Rubin Pfeffer, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “Lost in the Pacific, 1942” by Tod Olson — “This is the inspiring and nail-biting true account of eight men (the flight crew and two others), including WWI war hero Eddie Rickenbacker, who were lost at sea during WWII for three weeks after their plane crashed. . … This short but intense story shows how disasters can bring out the best and worst in people as they deal heroically with hunger and thirst and the desperate will to survive.” — Rawlins, Sharon. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Natumi Takes the Lead: A True Story of an Orphan Elephant Who FInds Family” by Gerry Ellis and Amy Novesky — “Glossy, high-definition photos of the baby elephants growing up, playing in the mud, and snuggling with their keepers are beyond adorable, and extensive endnotes add extra information about African elephants and wildlife centers…. The narrative glosses over the events that left Natumi parentless—although the back matter mentions the problems of poaching—making this tale of confidence and family suitable for even younger readers.” — Booklist “The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes” by Duncan Tonatiuh — “The appealing story, the powerful illustrations, and the celebration of the Aztec culture make this a sure thing for those looking for a story, while an extensive author’s note goes a step beyond, adding to the impact of the tale with a great deal of historical and cultural information.” — Booklist MUSIC “Dream Big, Princess” YOUNG ADULT “Six of Crows” by Leigh Bardugo — “This has all the right elements to keep readers enthralled: a cunning leader with a plan for every occasion, nigh-impossible odds, an entertainingly combative team of skilled misfits, a twisty plot, and a nerve-wracking cliffhanger.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review (on Six of Crows) This entry was posted in Library News on NEW ARRIVALS – SEPTEMBER 2016 ADULT FICTION “All the Ugly and Wonderful Things” by Bryn Greenwood — “Greenwood’s strong debut, set throughout the United States, is about a young girl’s triumph over the sordid life she might have led as the daughter of drug addicts, one of whom is a meth dealer. The author skillfully creates widely varied and original voices, as the story unfolds from a variety of characters’ viewpoints, whether it’s Wavy, the main character, whom we see growing from a six-year-old to a young adult; Wavy’s grandmother, who takes care of her for a time before succumbing to cancer; or the loving Kellen, whose street smarts makes up for his lack of education. The relationship at the heart of the novel is between Wavy and Kellen, a drug runner for her father who changes her life. In Wavy, Greenwood has fashioned a resilient girl who doesn’t speak much, hiding a fierce intelligence and strong will that enables her to take care of herself and her infant brother despite her parents’ drug habits. This is a memorable coming-of-age tale about loyalty, defiance, and the power of love under the most improbable circumstances.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “Dark Carousel: A Carpathian Novel” by Christine Feehan — “Feehan has a knack for bringing vampiric Carpathians to vivid, virile life in her Dark Carpathian novels.”—Publishers Weekly “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch — ““You’ll gulp Dark Matter down in one afternoon, or more likely one night… Alternate-universe science fiction [and] a countdown thriller in which the hero must accomplish an impossible task to save his family. There’s always another door to open, and another page to turn.” –New York Times Book Review “Driftwood Point” by Mariah Stewart — “New York Times bestselling author, Mariah Stewart, returns to the cherished Maryland shores of St. Denis with this romantic tale of a man who takes a second chance on love with the high school crush who broke his heart.” — Back cover “End of Watch: A Novel” by Stephen King — “King has dealt before with this novel’s different themes—endowment with dangerous supernatural powers, the zombifying effect of modern consumer electronics—but he finds fresh approaches to them and inventive ways to introduce them in the lives of his recurring cast of sympathetic characters, whose pains and triumphs the reader feels. King’s legion of fans will find this splice of mystery and horror a fitting finale to his Bill Hodges trilogy.” — (Publishers Weekly, STARRED review) “Half Wild: Stories” by Robin MacArthur — “With lush and loving attention to detail, MacArthur’s collection of 11 stories covers 40 years of life in rural Vermont. In “Maggie in the Trees,” a man looks back on a romance with a troubled, passionate woman, who also happens to be married to his best friend. In “Karmann,” perhaps the most memorable story, a teenager is in love with her best friend’s older brother, who is deployed in Vietnam. In “The Women Where I’m From,” a woman returns to her hometown to care for a sick mother and reunites tentatively with old friends. Loneliness, lost loves, dilapidated trailers, parties littered with empty beer cans, and women running through the woods all feature prominently throughout the book. Though the protagonists in each story are certainly different–hippies, farmers, young girls, old women–they can tend to blur together. Still, MacArthur is able to render complicated situations precisely and depict tenderness and harshness with an equally deft hand.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “Last Days of Night: A Novel” by Graham Moore – “The Last Days of Night is a wonder, a riveting historical novel that is part legal thriller, part techno-suspense. This fast-paced story about the personal and legal clash over the invention of the light bulb is a tale of larger-than-life characters and devious doings, and a significant meditation on the price we as a society pay for new technology. . . . Thoughtful and hugely entertaining.”—Scott Turow “Mrs. Queen Takes the Train” by William Kuhn – “One day after lunch, Queen Elizabeth II breaks routine and disappears, the only clues to her whereabouts a Scottish railway timetable on her computer screen and a cheddar cheese. The queen has been feeling a bit, well, depressed, and she goes to the Mews to see her favorite horse. Next, wearing a borrowed hoodie, she makes her way to a shop in Jermyn Street, where the horse’s favorite cheese is sold. Then she boards a train for Edinburgh to pay a visit to the former royal yacht Britannia, a reminder of happier days. The idea of the queen wandering about on her own would constitute a national emergency, so her dresser, her butler, a lady-in-waiting, and an equerry all follow after her, hoping to shield her from the press and MI5. Also in her wake are Rajiv, a young man who works in the cheese shop, and Rebecca, a young woman who works in the Mews. This book is the perfect cup of tea for the year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Give it to lovers of all things British….” — Quinn, Mary Ellen. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2012. “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrik Backman — “Every bit as churlish but lovable as Backman’s cantankerous protagonist in his debut, A Man Called Ove (2014), precocious Elsa will easily work her way into the hearts of readers who like characters with spunk to spare. A delectable homage to the power of stories to comfort and heal, Backman’s tender tale of the touching relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter is a tribute to the everlasting bonds of deep family ties.” — (Booklist (starred)) “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks – Brooks…blends mystery and history in this splendid novel. At the center of the story is an actual Jewish religious work called the Sarajevo Haggadah, one of the first texts of its kind to feature illuminated images. The volume endured several centuries’ worth of religious conflicts and wars due to the vigilance of a brave group of individuals, who endangered their lives in order to preserve it. This fascinating fictionalization of the Haggadah’s survival features Hanna Heath, a rare-books specialist in Sarajevo who is working to restore the text. Over the course of her labors, Hanna finds that the book reveals clues about itself and its background. Through small discoveries in the volume–a wine stain, a strand of hair, some salt crystals–Hanna is able to research the text’s mysteries from a scientific standpoint. But these efforts only serve to lead her deep into sinister territory. In addition to Hanna’s spine-tingling discoveries about the Haggadah, readers are treated to accounts of critical incidents in its remarkable history, which are presented in the form of short, beautifully crafted chapters. The Haggadah’s story is compelling in itself, yet Brooks fleshes out the narrative many clever elements of suspense and an appealing love story.” — BOOKPAGE, c2009. “Sweet Tomorrows: A Rose Harbor Novel” by Debbie Macomber — Macomber (Love Letters, 2016) concludes her popular Rose Harbor series. … Series readers will enjoy the scenes with past guests, and Macomber provides plenty of realistic doubt and conflict while still sending the characters toward a satisfying conclusion to this series.” — Alessio, Amy, Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. ADULT MYSTERY “A Great Reckoning: A Novel” by Louise Penny — “A compelling mystery and a rich human drama in which no character is either entirely good or evil, and each is capable of inspiring empathy.” ―Booklist (starred) “Insidious” by Catherine Coulter — “Two complex cases propel … married FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock (after 2015’s Nemesis). In Washington, D.C., businesswoman Venus Rasmussen, who still runs Rasmussen Industries at age 86, believes that it isn’t just her old-lady stomach the third time she suffers from food poisoning. She’s certain, as she tells Savich, that someone close to her wants her dead. No one is above suspicion as Savich and Sherlock investigate Venus’s family members and her staff. Meanwhile, a serial killer out of Los Angeles breaks pattern and murders a young actress in Las Vegas, Nev. The MO is identical to four previous murders of young and up-and-coming Hollywood actresses. Savich dispatches agent Cam Wittier, who’s highly recommended by Sherlock, to L.A. to assist the local police. As the body count rises, Cam desperately searches for links among the victims and a motive. ” — Robert Gottlieb, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “An Obvious Fact” by Craig Johnson — “”The [Longmire] series continues to be fresh and innovative. . . . Devoted series fans won’t feel a sense of déjà vu in Dry Bones, but they will easily identify Johnson’s tendency toward innovative imagery . . . crack dialogue, humor and a strong sense of place. Absaroka’s maker brings dem bones to life, and readers are sure to rejoice.” —Shelf Awareness “Smooth Operator (Teddy Fay)” by Stuart Woods — “Woods offers another wild ride with his hero, bringing readers back into a world of action-packed adventure, murder and mayhem, steamy romance, and a twist you don’t see coming.”—Booklist BIOGRAPHY “Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape and the Making of Winston Churchill” by Candice Millard — “It should come as no surprise that Winston Churchill was an ambitious, young go-getter long before he became Sir Winston Churchill—but you might be surprised by how interesting his young life was. The son of Lord Randolph Churchill—who ascended to the position of leader of the House of Commons and Chancellor of the Exchequer before dying at the age of forty five—Winston Churchill set off as a young man to find glory on the battlefield, with an eye toward ultimately emulating his father’s success in politics. The young Winston played a part in four wars on three different continents, the last of which was the Boer War. His experience as a prisoner in that war is the jumping off point of this book, and author Millard puts her narrative gifts to work as she describes his harrowing escape, setting the man in his time, and illustrating the man to describe his times.” – Chris Schluep, The Amazon Book Review “Hillbilly Elegy” by J. D. Vance — “Things could have so easily turned out differently for Vance. Growing up in a working-class family riven by strife and seemingly incapable of escaping its rural Kentucky roots, Vance spent his youth bouncing between homes, a succession of father figures, and ever more explosive situations. The story of how he overcame his upbringing to graduate from Yale Law School and embark on a stable and happy adulthood poses the bigger question of how the obstacles facing other such “hillbillies” can be surmounted. Vance compellingly describes the terrible toll that alcoholism, drug abuse, and an unrelenting code of honor took on his family, neither excusing the behavior nor condemning it. Instead, he pulls back to examine the larger social forces at work for white, working-class Americans with ties to Appalachia. The portrait that emerges is a complex one, where die-hard cultural beliefs contribute to a downward spiral for Vance’s family and those like them. Unerringly forthright, remarkably insightful, and refreshingly focused, Hillbilly Elegy is the cry of a community in crisis.” — Thoreson, Bridget. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. ADULT NON-FICTION “Bush” by Jean Edward Smith — “Hard-hitting. . . . A shrewd, nuanced view of Bush. . . . Smith embeds this portrait in a lucid, highly readable narrative, balancing rich detail with clear delineation of the larger shape of policy through the chaos of politics. This is a superb recap and critical analysis of Bush’s controversial administration.” — (Publishers Weekly) “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval N. Harari — “Sapiens” takes readers on a sweeping tour of the history of our species…. Harari’s formidable intellect sheds light on the biggest breakthroughs in the human story…important reading for serious-minded, self-reflective sapiens.”– (Washington Post) “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging” by Sebastian Junger — “An electrifying tapestry of history, anthropology, psychology and memoir that punctures the stereotype of the veteran as a war-damaged victim in need of salvation. Rather than asking how we can save our returning servicemen and women, Junger challenges us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask whether we can save ourselves.”―The Guardian ADULT AUDIO BOOK “Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE” by Phil Knight – “”A touching, highly entertaining adventure odyssey, with much to teach about innovation and creativity. Phil Knight takes us back to the Big Bang of the swoosh, recalls how he first begged and borrowed from reluctant banks, how he assembled a crew of eccentric but brilliant misfits, how they all worked together to build something unique and paradigm-changing. An inspiration for everyone with an unconventional dream.”—Michael Spence, Nobel-prize winning economist MUSIC “Sing Me Home” by Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble “Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditons of Adele” BLUE/DVD “The Doctor Blake Mysteries: Season One” “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” “London Spy” “Barnyard Dance!” by Sandra Boynton “Blue Hat, Green Hat” by Sandra Boynton “The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear” by Audrey Wood “I Love You Through and Through” by Berndette Rosetti-Shustak PICTURE BOOK “An Undone Fairy Tale” by Ian Lendler “Are We There Yet?” by Dan Santat “Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon” by Torben Kuhlmann “A Child of Books” by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston “Cleonardo, The Little Inventor” by Mary GrandPre “The Good Dog and the Bad Cat” by Todd Kessler “Hank’s Big Day: The Story of a Bug” by Evan Kuhlman and Chuck Groenink “How This Book Was Made” by Mac Barnett “King Baby” by Kate Beaton “Little Elliot Big Fun” by Mike Curato “Penguin Problems” by Jory John and Lane Smith “Pedro: First-Grade Hero” by Fran Manushkin “Quit Calling Me a Monster!” by Jory John “Return” by Aaron Becker “Snail Has Lunch” by Mary Peterson “Steamboat School” by Deborah Hopkinson “The Thank You Book” by Mo Willems “This is Our Baby, Born Today” by Varsha Bajaj “Toby” by Hazel Mitchell “We Are Growing!” by Laurie Keller “We Found a Hat” by Jon Klassen “What Do You Do With a Problem?” by Kobi Yamada “What Do You Do With an Idea?” by Kobi Yamada “What a Beautiful Morning” by Arthur A. Levine JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK “Misty of Chincoteague” by Marguerite Henry – “On an island off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her–that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can’t live without her. The frenzied roundup that follows on the next “Pony Penning Day” does indeed bring Phantom into their lives, in a way they never would have suspected. Phantom would forever be a creature of the wild. But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether.” — Amazon.com JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY JUVENILE FICTION “Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories” by R. J. Palacio — “These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie’s oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie’s new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for readers who don’t want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder.” — Amazon.com “Blue Moon” by James Ponti – “Finding, fighting, and even protecting zombies is serious extracurricular work for Molly Bigelow and her three Omega team pals…. Their assignment? Monitor the Unlucky 13, the Blackwell family men killed in an 1896 subway tunnel digging explosion. The Blackwells roam freely as undead with constantly changing names. Forced to rely on old-school deductive reasoning and methods, Molly and her friends unearth plans for the biggest undead event ever, scheduled for New Year’s Eve in Times Square. Manhattan landmarks (the Flatiron Building, Grand Central Station, museums) roll history, science, and geography into the story.” — Fredriksen, Jeanne E. Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. “Dark Days” by James Ponti – “Twelve-year-old Molly, a member of secret zombie-policing society the Omegas, and her team investigate undead entrepreneur Marek Blackwell’s latest scheme. Meanwhile, Molly struggles with her suspicion that a teammate might be newly undead. This third volume continues the series’ well-balanced mix of comic adventure, light zombie-related suspense, and science-based mystery; heartfelt interactions among characters add nuance and depth.” — klb. THE HORN BOOK. “Dead City” by James Ponti – How did seventh-grader Molly Bigelow become a “superhero zombie terminator”? Blame her deceased mother, who was part of an underground force known as Omega and whose gifts have been passed on to Molly. The Omega mission: “to police and protect the undead.” Decades ago, a Manhattan subway drilling accident created the Unlucky 13s, the original zombies, and they have proliferated ever since, though most aren’t bad sorts–except for the bloodthirsty Level 3s. While senior Omega team members Natalie, Alex, and Grayson teach Molly the ins and outs of undead interaction, a mystery hatches: why is one of the Unlucky 13s after them, and why does he want Molly’s mother’s old copy of Little Women? This is no splatter fest; rather, the mostly bloodless fight scenes take a backseat to a good old-fashioned mystery with loads of clever puzzle breaking (Omegas send secret messages via the letters and numbers of the periodic table). …” — Kraus, Daniel. Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. “Dragon on Trial” by Tui T. Sutherland – “After safely returning the litter of griffins to their enclosure in The Menagerie (2013), Zoe and Logan are dismayed to find Pelly–the haughty, demanding, gold-egg-laying goose–missing and her nest covered in blood and feathers. A dragon stands accused and faces possible extermination, but the kids are sure he is innocent, so they launch an investigation. This second volume in the lighthearted series is just as full of madcap adventures, animated magical creatures, and crackerjack detective work from the cast of well-rounded, multicultural kids as the first title. Fans will be thrilled at the promise of deeper mysteries in subsequent volumes.” — Hunter, Sarah. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “The Fairy-Tale Detectives: The Sisters Grimm: Book One: “ by Michael Buckley — “Buckley has created a world in which humans and fairy-tale creatures live side-by-side in rural New York in an uneasy alliance. Brought here by Wilhelm Grimm in an attempt to save them, the Everafters are now kept in check by the man’s descendants. Enter Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, two sisters seemingly abandoned by their parents, who have been brought to live with a grandmother whom they thought was dead. Heartbroken and wary, the girls are immediately swept up in a mystery that includes giants, pixies, fairies, and witches. Readers well grounded in their fairy tales will get the most pleasure from recognizing the characters–Prince Charming, Jack-the-Giant-Killer, the Three Pigs, the Magic Mirror, and more–but the fast pace, sly humor, and cleverly inserted vocabulary lessons will entertain even those who are meeting the characters for the first time. …” –Sharon Grover, Arlington County Department of Libraries, VA “The Gallery” by Laura Marx Fitzgerald — “This lively and inventive mystery successfully incorporates history, art, and literary classics…readers will certainly be swept up by Martha’s pluck and the mystery’s many layers.”—Booklist, starred review “Gravity Falls: Journal 3” by Alex Hirsch — “Gravity Falls is a place you wouldn’t want to live in. But it sure is fun to visit. A perfect combination of scary stuff and riotous humor that always keeps me coming back for more.”―R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two” by Jack Thorne — “Series fans can breathe easy knowing this play has been respectfully and lovingly wrought. Tensions thrum, spells fly… but at center stage, as always in the Potterverse, is the overriding importance of love and friendship, especially in the face of danger.” —Booklist, starred review “The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog” by Adam Gidwitz – “The Inquisitor’s Tale is a well-researched and thoroughly engaging adventure, which beautifully imagines the feel and texture of thirteenth-century France. It is also a moving exploration of friendship, curiosity, and love of learning in a world all too filled with narrow-mindedness and hate.” — Sarah Lipton, author of Dark Mirror “Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk” by Liesl Shurtliff — “With a healthy dose of honor and integrity to accompany his wisecracking ways, Jack is a winning hero, and his adventures—both unexpected and recognizable—will please those readers with rollicking spirits or a yen for tales retold.” —The Bulletin “The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon” by Jonny Duddle — “After pirates plunder treasures from the Dull-on-Sea museum, the town panics, and Matilda sends a note to her pirate friend, Jim Lad, asking for help. When Jim’s Jolley-Rogers family arrives, Grandpa Rogers announces the ghosts of Captain Twirlybeard and his crew are likely to blame! Matilda joins the Jolley-Rogers aboard their ship as they seek the spectral scalawags and unlock a surprising secret. This early chapter book is full of intrigue, spookiness, and pirate tales that will capture the attention of emerging and struggling readers. …” — Petty, J. B. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Red: The True Story of Red Riding Hood” by Liesl Shurtliff — “… Shurtliff deftly weaves familiar characters and subplots into an original jaunt through the fairy tale genre. …The dialogue between characters is contemporary and humorous. Every secondary character leaves a lasting impression on Red, setting up readers to anticipate each new encounter with dwarfs, sprites, or beasts. As moralizing as fairy tales can be, the author wisely lets Red make mistakes and draw her own conclusions. VERDICT This is pure fun for fans of classic stories cleverly retold.” — Jane Miller, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2016. “The Secret Horses of Briar Hill” by Megan Shepard – “In the midst of WWII England, Emmaline is sent to the countryside to live at Briar Hill Hospital…. When she discovers an injured winged horse named Foxfire has escaped the mirror world and taken shelter in the sundial garden, Emmaline’s life takes on purpose: she must help protect Foxfire from Volkrig, the black-winged horse that threatens Foxfire while she heals. Narrated by Emmaline, whose health grows steadily weaker as the story progresses, this quietly powerful novel draws in the reader with its magic realism. Endearing characters, metaphors for life and death, and a slow revelation of the horrors of war give this slim novel a surprising amount of heft. In her middle-grade debut, Shepherd blurs the line between real and imaginary, leaving room for readers to debate the story’s meaning. …” — Moore, Melissa. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Some Kind of Happiness” by Claire Legrand — “Legrand handles the tough subject of childhood mental health gently and honestly, and. . . . paints a realistic picture of a girl trying to figure out what’s wrong with her. Finley’s quest to uncover family secrets reveals not just what kept her father away from his relatives but how a family sticks together through good times and bad.” (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) “Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?” by Kate DiCamillo – “This story is certain to resonate with anyone who has ever felt overpowered by authority. To her credit, DiCamillo explores the Lincolns’ complicated relationship without completely dumping on Eugenia. Yes, Eugenia is overbearing, but the sisters do love each other. Stella’s parallel struggles (as Frank’s younger sister) help to move the plot forward and demonstrate other acceptable ways of gaining agency. As always, Van Dusen’s signature artwork is pleasing to the eye and will help emerging readers make sense of the story’s nuances and quirkiness. This Deckawoo Drive adventure is sure to inspire anyone taking his or her own tentative steps toward independence. —Booklist (starred review) JUVENILE NON-FICTION “365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts” by R. J. Palacio — “This browsable companion to Wonder collects the kindness-themed precepts (including some submitted by readers) that protagonist Auggie’s teacher uses to inspire his class, interspersed with bits of student-teacher correspondence that tie up some of the novel’s loose ends. Slight and somewhat precious as a collection, this is nevertheless a useful teaching tool with enough narrative ephemera to satisfy fans.” — THE HORN BOOK “Giant Squid” by Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann — “The assembling of this creature from its parts to the whole, through both pictures and poetry, will captivate audiences young and old.”―Publishers Weekly, starred review “Ghosts” by Raina Telgemeier – “Catrina and her family have just moved to Northern California. Bahía de la Luna is different from Cat’s hometown—for one thing, everyone is obsessed with ghosts—but the sea air makes it easier for Cat’s younger sister, Maya, who has cystic fibrosis (CF), to breathe. Carlos, a new friend and neighbor, introduces the girls to a different perspective on the spiritual world. Ghosts, he says, aren’t frightening; they’re the spirits of loved ones. Cat has her doubts—especially after a ghostly encounter puts Maya in the hospital—but as Day of the Dead celebrations draw closer, she starts to reconsider. Readers will relate to these realistically flawed characters. Maya is frank about her illness and optimistic despite her awareness that her prognosis is poor, while Cat struggles, feeling intensely protective of her sister, anxious about her illness, and resentful about the limitations that Maya’s condition places upon the whole family. Themes such as the sibling bond, death, and culture are expertly woven throughout. …”—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal “Grumbles From the Town: Mother-Goose Voices With a Twist” by Jane Yolen and Rebecca Kai Dotlich — “Creative… broad-ranging… spins on Mother Goose nursery rhymes… Whimsical, cartoonish acrylic-and-pencil illustrations incorporate playful details and decorative page embellishments, blending classic scenarios and contemporary settings and elements. A playful addition to any poetry section.” — Booklist “A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Fott Seas” by Michael J. Tougias — “Tougias’ third-person narrative, condensed and more tightly focused than the adult version, brings to life the struggles and heroism of the sailors and rescuers alike, highlighting life lessons learned. . . A sure-fire hit with young readers who are always ready for a good disaster tale.”-Kirkus Reviews YOUNG ADULT “Maxi’s Secrets: (or what you can learn from a dog)” by Lynn Plourde — “Plourde’s skillful blend of humor, pathos, and wisdom creates a story that begs to be shared with middle-grade students, who will fall in love with a deaf dog, her steadfast owner, and the rest of the characters who populate the novel. . . . A story of love and friendship that deserves to join the ranks of other unforgettable canines and their owners.”—Booklist NEW ARRIVALS – JUNE 2016 ADULT FICTION “The Book of Strange New Things” by Michel Faber – “…It is a portrait of a living, breathing relationship, frayed by distance. It is an enquiry into the mountains faith can move and the mountains faith can’t move. It is maniacally gripping. It is vibrant with wit and overcast with prescience and social commentary. Like all superlative science fiction, its real subject is that most mystifying of alien species, humanity. I didn’t so much read The Book of Strange New Things as inhabit it, the way you inhabited that handful of books which, as a kid, first got you hooked on this wonderful drug known as reading.” —David Mitchell “The Bricks that Built the Houses” by Kate Tempest – “”[The Bricks that Built the Houses] marks the arrival of a significant new voice . . . deeply affecting: cinematic in scope; touching in its emphatic humanity . . . Tempest’s voice–by turns raging and tender–never falters. By the time the novel reaches its cleareyed climax, cleverly undercutting its own promised happy ending, the reader is left with the impression of a work that hums with human life.” ―New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice “Brighton” by Michael Harvey – “Harvey has taken the elements of a classic crime novel and heightened them with race and class tensions, as well as the story of a remarkable friendship and an unforgettable family drama. The result is a novel that crackles with energy and makes you hold on until the final page.” — (Ivy Pochoda, author of Visitation Street) “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick – “A year after the death of his wife, Miriam, Arthur Pepper discovers a charm bracelet she’d hidden away, and the charms point to parts of her life he’d never known during their 40 years of marriage. Arthur sets out on a quest to uncover the provenance of the charms. From a family home in India to a tumbledown English manor to an author’s home in London to a Parisian wedding-dress shop, Arthur is surprised and rattled by the places, people, and experiences he discovers shaped Miriam’s life before their simple, content existence in York. With the help of his adult children and a meddlesome neighbor, Bernadette, Arthur realizes that what their life lacked in adventure was made up for in abiding love. Patrick’s debut novel tells a sweet and poignant story about marriage, grief, and memory. Readers will find bumbling, earnest Arthur utterly endearing.” — Walker, Aleksandra. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Dear Fang, With Love” by Rufi Thorpe – Lucas has only recently been involved with his 17-year-old daughter, Vera, and the past year has been a doozy. Newly diagnosed with a severe mental illness after a psychotic break, Vera is now heavily medicated and deeply depressed. Hoping to snap her out of the funk, Lucas takes her on a guided tour of his ancestral town in Lithuania. There, while touring the town’s Russian, Polish, and Jewish sites, he hopes to forge a stronger relationship with Vera while chasing down more information about his family’s mysterious past. But while the truth seems elusive, being father and friend to a scared teenager proves harder than he imagined, and Vera has her own questions about his role in her life. Lucas’ point of view is an honest account of parenting a teen with mental illness, while e-mails and messages give voice to Vera’s perspective. Thorpe… sets this tale of parental guilt and teenage angst against the town’s WWII past, adding true-life authenticity to an already stirring story.” — Ophoff, Cortney. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION “The Distant Marvels” by Chantel Acevedo – “…a significant contribution to contemporary literature. The elderly Maria Sirena has lived through and, as a young girl, participated in the Cuban war for independence; now, in 1963, at the dawn of Castro’s new Cuba, with Hurricane Flora on the way, she is evacuated with other women to a historic mansion being used as a shelter. A former cigar-factory lector (a reader-out-loud of fiction into which she surreptitiously weaves her own stories), Maria Sirena entertains her fellow refugees with personal and richly imagined stories that will remind delighted readers of everything from Chaucer to Garcia Marquez. Her life story and that of her mother, including their time spent with the insurgents and in a reconcentrado during the 1890s, becomes a stunning confession. This extraordinary narrative tells, from these women’s perspectives, how war brings lovers together and tears families apart. This is a major, uniquely powerful, and startlingly beautiful novel that should bring Acevedo’s name to the top echelon of this generation’s writers.” — Levine, Mark. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Fatal Thunder” by Larry Bond – “Guaranteed to scare the hell out of you . . . Loose nukes are on the march, and you won’t be able to put Fatal Thunder down till the last page.” —W. E. B. Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of Top Secret “Heart Like Mine” by Maggie McGinnis – “”Joshua and Delaney’s hot and emotionally charged romance will delight readers.” — Publishers Weekly “Heat and Light” by Jennifer Haigh – “…a stunning book, a grand book, a book of old-fashioned power and scale…it takes aim at power and greed, plunder and the profit motive, the rapacity inherent in the American Dream and the complicity of its victims..This is an unsparing book, and one that sings.” (Joshua Ferris, author of THEN WE CAME TO THE END) “Ice Chest” by J.D. Rhoades – “A whip-smart and really funny crime novel. The dialogue is snappy and entirely believable. There are twists and turns galore and enough heroes to populate a war movie. If you only read one crime novel this year, make it this one. You will be entirely entertained.”—Manhattan Book Review “The Last Painting of Sara de Vos” by Dominic Smith – “… Smith crafts a novel about three individuals connected over centuries by a single painting. In 1631, Sara de Vos is the first woman to be admitted as a master painter to the Guild of St. Luke’s in Holland. Now, her only surviving painting belongs to a wealthy descendant of the original owner, though it was forged by celebrated art historian Ellie Shipley in her desperate youth, when she needed to pay the rent. That’s a problem, because she’s currently curated a show on Dutch women painters.” — Barbara Hoffert. LJ Prepub Alert Online Review. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2015. “Like Never Before” by Melissa Tagg – “Amelia has sought redemption in Maple Valley for the past three years, after a difficult divorce left her reeling. The arrival of Logan Walker and his sweet daughter, Charlie, starts to mend her broken heart as they pursue the mysterious story of Kendall Wilkins, the town’s oldest citizen, who died and left behind a secret. Amelia and Logan’s love forms quickly in the short time they are together, brought together by small-town charm and their knowledge that people matter more in life than fame. Tagg (From the Start) fashions another endearing, pithy story of finding love at the perfect time.” — Publishers Weekly “Lily and the Octopus” by Steven Rowley – ““A quirky and deeply affecting charmer of a novel, Lily and the Octopus is funny, wise, and utterly original in its exploration of what it means to love any mortal creature. This brave little dachshund will capture your heart, as will her prickly, tenderhearted, and irresistible owner. Don’t miss their adventures together.” —Sara Gruen, bestselling author of Water for Elephants “Missile Paradise” by Ron Tanner – “…set in the Marshall Islands, this poisoned island paradise besieged by poverty, disease, and rising sea levels precipitated by global warming, each irresistibly self-embattled character makes grievous mistakes, suffers from regret, and plunges into disaster. Tanner (From Animal House to Our House, 2012), who lived in the Marshall Islands and launched the Marshall Islands Story Project, brings this microcosm of human folly and valor to captivating realization with bracing insights, tangy humor, profound respect, and rebounding resonance.” Seaman, Donna. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “People Who Knew Me” by Kim Hooper – “Hooper’s debut novel poses the evocative question, have you ever thought about what it would be like to start your life over? Emily Morris answers that question in the most extreme way possible. On 9/11, while the U.S. is experiencing its first wave of mass terror as the World Trade Towers collapse, Emily, who would have died if she had gone to work that day, makes the rash decision to let her family assume that she was killed so that she can disappear from her life for good. However, as she learns, such a selfish, desperate act rarely leaves the actor truly free, especially when there is a child involved. Readers will ponder Emily’s difficult situation and often disturbing choices as they are glued to this compulsively readable tale. Hooper does not shy away from human nature’s less attractive qualities but rather engages with them head on, asking ever more demanding questions: what must one sacrifice in a marriage? What does it take to care for someone who is chronically ill? What does it mean to love yourself?” –. Spanner, Alison D. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016 “Solemn” by Kalisha Buckhanon – “Focusing) on the coming of age of Solemn Redvine, as well as life in the small town of Bledsoe, Miss. Solemn’s life changes when a baby who could be her half-sibling is born to her neighbor Pearletta Hassle, and she sees Pearletta’s husband throw the baby into a well. The plot becomes more complicated when Pearletta disappears and Earl Redvine, Solemn’s father, commits a robbery, landing Solemn in a group home. Solemn’s relatives, including older brother Landon and sister-in-law Akila, attempt to support her and look to the future, but her uneasy alliance with her roommate, a Chicago girl named Majority, makes the situation even more tense. Eventually, Majority and Solemn are forced to make a decision together about which directions to take in their respective lives. Buckhanon memorably depicts the difficulty of Solemn’s situation, but as she attempts to move forward, Buckhanon also gives readers glimpses of hope. This standout novel is anchored by its vulnerable and brave heroine.” — Al Zuckerman, Writers House. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “Some Possible Solutions: Stories” by Helen Phillips – “Helen Phillips sings like a Siren on the page (if a Siren also had a killer sense of humor). The short stories in Some Possible Solutions feature doppelgangers and sister-savants, impossible staircases and surreal city parks; they swing open like doors onto rich, strange worlds, which, on closer inspection, reveal themselves to be our own…These tales are true originals, shining their eerie, lovely lights on the water and asking questions that linger.” ―Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia! ADULT MYSTERY “After the Fire” by Jane Casey – “A fatal fire rages through the rundown Murchison House, part of north London’s Maudling Estate, in Casey’s thrilling sixth mystery featuring feisty, determined Det. Constable Maeve Kerrigan…. Surprisingly, among the dead is the “far-right, immigrant-hating, welfare-criticizing MP” Geoff Armstrong, who either jumped or was pushed from the 10th floor and who seemingly would have no cause to be in such a disreputable place. Uncertain whether the fire is arson, Maeve and her colleagues, including her rough-edged former partner, Det. Insp. Josh Derwent, painstakingly wade through the evidence, witness statements, and profiles of the estate’s down-and-out residents. Maeve and her team succeed in identifying a number of suspects capable of criminal acts. Meanwhile, Maeve is battling health problems resulting from job stress and avoiding a rapist who has been following her for years. Well-drawn characters and engaging subplots compliment the intricate main investigation. Casey keeps the suspense high throughout.” — Ariella Feiner, United Agents PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “Beijing Red” by Alex Ryan – “This earnest, workmanlike series debut.. introduces Nick Foley, a former Navy SEAL now working with a nongovernmental organization. Foley is leading an irrigation project in western China when a worker collapses with symptoms that look like Ebola. At a local hospital, the victim and Foley are treated as if they were living biohazards, and the government rushes Chen Dazhong, a representative of the Chinese version of the CDC, to the scene from Beijing. The situation could be bioterrorism, but Chen’s investigation is covered up by Commander Zhang of the Snow Leopard unit of China’s counterterrorism team. Foley and Chen, predictably, can’t let go of the matter, which spirals outward to involve a Russian spy, an American spy, and an evil genius who wouldn’t be out of place in a James Bond movie.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “Extreme Prey” by John Sandford – A Hillary Clinton-like presidential candidate is slated for death… Lucas has quit the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, but the state’s governor, Elmer Henderson, needs his help. Henderson is running for president in the primaries against Michaela Bowden, who’s seeking to be the first woman to hold that office. Henderson expects her to win and hopes that she will name him as her running mate. However, he fears that she may be assassinated after two people separately approach him and advise him to “be ready for the nomination” in case something were to happen to Michaela. With little more than a bad photograph of one of the two to go on, Lucas must identify the plotters before it’s too late. Sandford reveals the plans of the would-be assassins, Marlys Purdy and her son, Cole, from the opening chapter, and the plot follows a familiar path toward the dramatic resolution that suggests a new direction for the long-running series. Readers who are looking for yet another assassination thriller that paints within the lines will be satisfied..” — Esther Newberg, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2016. “Fool Me Once” by Harlan Coben – ““Harlan Coben, master of the suburban thriller, has written another compelling and twist-filled tale with ‘Fool Me Once.’…The unpredictability of the story will keep readers literally turning the pages to try and figure out what is really going on. Even those savvy enough to figure out some of the ending will not uncover everything, and the whopper of a payoff not only will have jaws dropping, but also demonstrates Coben’s skill as a writer.” —Associated Press on Fool Me Once “The Forgotten Room” by Karen White, Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig – “Even with three authors, the story is seamless, and the transitions between narrators are smooth. Focusing on both a family and a single location throughout time makes for a compelling and emotionally worthwhile novel.”—Kirkus Reviews “Honky Tonk Samurai” by Joe R. Lansdale – “Listening to a Joe R. Lansdale’s East Texas detective yarn in the Hap Collins-and-Leonard Pine series is like hanging out with a skilled barroom raconteur. Lansdale’s language dances with colorful and regular profanity as he performs a shotgun wedding between wild and ridiculous, tying it together with enough cartoonish violence and abundant wit to send you reaching for your wallet to buy the next round. . . . Altogether it’s wild, funny, utterly improbable and thoroughly satisfying entertainment.”―Jenni Laidman, Chicago Tribune “June: A Novel” by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore – “Love between a small-town girl and one of Hollywood’s leading men leads to murder, blackmail, and secrets. Beverly-Whittemore returns with another charming page-turner, this time marrying old Hollywood elegance to Midwestern practicality… A lightly gothic tale of hearts broken and mended in small-town America.” – Kirkus “The Last Mile” by David Baldacci – “Amos Decker, the former pro football player, then cop, then private eye introduced in Memory Man (2015), is now working for the FBI, using his special gift–he has hyperthymesia, giving him essentially a perfect memory–to bring criminals to justice. Amos is especially curious about Melvin Mars, convicted of the murders of his own parents two decades ago and who now might be set free because someone else has suddenly confessed to the killings. But is the confession legit? Is Mars a wrongly convicted man, or a murderer whom someone, for some reason, wants back on the streets? The story might be a bit more convoluted than it needs to be, but the characters are solid, and Decker moves from an interesting one-off protagonist to an engaging and multilayered series lead.” — Pitt, David. Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Murder Comes by Mail” by A. H. Gabhart – “As the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished, as Deputy Michael Keane learns when he saves a man from jumping off a bridge. The man tells Keane he will wish he’d pushed him, which proves to be correct when Keane learns that he has saved the life of a serial killer, who has now escaped from the hospital. Even though the killer’s first murder after his escape is out of Keane’s jurisdiction, the deputy wants to assist the detective in charge, who makes it clear he doesn’t want Keane’s help. Keane investigates anyway, and soon the killer seems fixated on Keane, taunting him, then beginning to threaten the women closest to Keane, including high-powered Washington, D.C., attorney Alex. Deeply rooted in Hidden Springs, Kentucky, Keane is a decent, hardworking deputy who hopes he can persuade the ambitious Alex to join him in his charming village, far from the Beltway. Well-drawn, sometimes-quirky characters and the charming frame of small-town America add to this page-turning mystery chock-full of plot twists.” — O’Brien, Sue. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016 BIOGRAPHY “The Only Street in Paris” by Elaine Sciolino – “”Countless authors have used a city as their muse… In The Only Street in Paris, Elaine Sciolino explores the rue des Martyrs, a quiet street that cuts through the French capital’s ninth arrondissement… Vivid… a blend of memoir and research, as Sciolino mixes her personal memories of expat life with the stories of artists and luminaries who walked the rue des Martyrs before her.” – (The New Republic) ADULT NON-FICTION “Alter Egos : Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and the Twilight Struggle Over American Power” byY Mark Landler – “A superb journalist has brought us a vivid, page-turning, and revelatory account of the relationship between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, as well as of their statecraft. Alter Egos will make a signal contribution to the national debate over who should be the next American president.”—Michael Beschloss, bestselling author of Presidential Courage “Galvanized: New and Selected Poems” by Leland Kinsey – “All of Leland Kinsey’s poetry is closely connected to the natural world, with its expert (and highly entertaining) use of history, stories, characters – many from Leland Kinsey’s own family and ancestors – and images from nature, rural work and avocations, and the traditions of a very harsh but authentic, off-the-beaten track Vermont.” ―Howard Frank Mosher, author of Stranger in the Kingdom “The Invention of Nature: Alexander Von Humboldt’s New World” by Andrea Wulf – “Alexander von Humboldt may have been the preeminent scientist of his era, second in fame only to Napoleon, but outside his native Germany his reputation has faded. Wulf does much to revive our appreciation of this ecological visionary through her lively, impressively researched account of his travels and exploits, reminding us of the lasting influence of his primary insight: that the Earth is a single, interconnected organism, one that can be catastrophically damaged by our own destructive actions.” —The New York Times Book Review, “Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination that Changed America” by Wil Haygood – “If the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the civil rights movement’s brightest star, Thurgood Marshall was its unsung hero. But to his contemporaries—admirers, allies and enemies alike—Marshall’s string of legal victories, highlighted by Brown vs. Board of Education, placed him at the epicenter of this crusade for justice. . . . Showdown’ is not a standard biography. . . . Instead, Haygood, who has written biographies of Sugar Ray Robinson and Sammy Davis, Jr., frames the book through this confirmation fight. And what a fight it was. . . . A richly textured account that brings to life the political and cultural stakes involved.” —Los Angeles Times “And Then There Were None” “The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 1” “Bridge of Spies” “The Hunger Games” Mockingjay Part 2″ “The Last Unicorn” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” “The Wiz Live!” “Maisy’s First Numbers” by Lucy Cousins “You Are My Sunshine” by Jimmie Davis PICTURE BOOK “Amelia Bedelia Helps Out” by Peggy Parish “The Bell in the Bridge” by Ted Kooser “Circle” by Jeannie Baker “The Cow Who Climbed a Tree” by Gemma Merino “Douglas, You Need Glasses” by Ged Adamson “Explorers of the Wild” by Cale Atkinson “Fred” by Kaila Eunhye Seo “A Goofy Guide to Penguins” by Jean-Luc Coudray & Philippe Coudray “Hensel and Gretel Ninja Chicks” by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Rebecca J. Gomez “How to Babysit a Grandma” by Jean Reagan “I’m Trying to Love Spiders” by Bethany Barton “The Lion Inside” by Rachel Bright & Jim Field “A Morning with Grandpa” by Sylvia Liu “My Baby Crocodile” by Gaetan Doremus “Nobody Likes a Goblin” by Ben Hatke “Over on a Mountain: Somewhere in the World” by Marianne Berkes “A Piece of Home” by Jeri Watts “Ragweed’s Farm Dog Handbook” by Anne Vittur Kennedy “Suite for Human Nature” by Diane Charlotte Lampert “Woodpecker Wants a Waffle” by Steve Breen “The Zoomers’ Handbook” by Ana & Thiago de Moraes JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK “The War That Saved My Life” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY “Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine” by Laurie Wallmark – “”This enchanting book brings to vibrant life the biography of Ada Lovelace, a girl who loved numbers and dreamed up the world’s first computer program before computers existed. By rescuing Ada’s story from the overbearing shadow of her famous father, poet Lord Byron, Laurie Wallmark and April Chu provide a valuable role model for all young women destined to pursue careers in math and science.” — Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity JUVENILE FICTION “The Blackthorn Key” by Kevin Sands – “An auspicious debut middle grade novel . . . The story is well paced, managing not only to keep readers hooked, but also second guessing everything they think they know. Sands integrates a series of fun and interesting riddles and codes with chemistry concepts—no easy feat. The ending is dynamic and rewarding, with just the right blend of the fantastical and realistic. One of the true triumphs is the author’s ability to create a character who feels accurate for the time period, while also displaying a modern sensibility that will keep readers engaged . . ” (School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW) “The Case of the Girl in Grey: The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, No. 2) by Jordan Stratford and Kelly Murphy – “This history-mystery series continues with another fine display of brains and bravery from the Wollstonecraft GirlsAda Bryon Lovelace and Mary Shelley. Inspired fun for middle grade readers and fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and Lemony Snicket! The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency was supposed to be a secret constabulary, but after the success of their first case, all of London knows that Lady Ada and Mary are the girls to go to if you have a problem. Their new case is a puzzle indeed. It involves a horrible hospital, a missing will, a hasty engagement, and a suspiciously slippery servant. But Marys stumbled onto a mystery of her own. She spotted a ghostly girl in a grey gown dashing through the park. A girl who is the spitting image of their new client. The two cases must be linked . . . or else theres a perfectly supernatural explanation.” — Onix annotations “Demigods & Magicians” by Rick Riordan – “Magic, monsters, and mayhem abound when Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase meet Carter and Sadie Kane for the first time. Weird creatures are appearing in unexpected places, and the demigods and magicians have to team up to take them down. As they battle with Celestial Bronze and glowing hieroglyphs, the four heroes find that they have a lot in common–and more power than they ever thought possible. But will their combined forces be enough to foil an ancient enemy who is mixing Greek and Egyptian incantations for an evil purpose? Rick Riordan wields his usual storytelling magic in this adrenaline-fueled adventure.” — back cover “Full Cicada Moon” by Marilyn Hilton – “Half-Japanese, half-black, Mimi Yoshiko Oliver loves looking at the moon and wants to be an astronaut. In January 1969, she moves from California to the frosty Vermont town of Hillsborough, an unwelcoming place. The farmer next door is always rude, and Mimi is teased at school. Even after she forms a tentative friendship with a girl named Stacey, she’s not invited to Stacey’s home. Then there’s the matter of shop class. Mimi would rather take shop than home ec so she can use power tools to work on her science project, but girls are supposed to “learn how to cook and sew so they can be good homemakers.” Slowly, Mimi and her family discover small moments of harmony, like finding the first crocuses in the snow. When Mimi and Stacey decide to challenge the exclusion of girls from shop classes, their courage inspires the entire eighth grade to an act of civil disobedience. Told in evocative free verse, Full Cicada Moon is a lyrical portrait of a strong family at a time of immense change, perfect for that budding scientist who loves to look at the stars.” — Deborah Hopkinson, BOOKPAGE, c2015. “The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell” by Chris Colfer – “It’s been a hard year for twins Alex and Connor since their father passed. They miss his stories, especially the fairy tales he used to teach them about life, as well as soothe their fears. They know better now: life rarely has a happy ending. But then a magic book from their grandmother, a gift on their twelfth birthdays, sends the twins hurtling into the Land of Stories, where happy endings are usually expected. Their biggest concern is gathering the materials needed for the Wishing Spell, which will send them back home. So begins a scavenger hunt for some of the most recognizable symbols and characters in fantasy lore: Cinderella’s glass slippers, a lock of hair from Rapunzel, tree bark from Little Red Riding Hood’s basket, etc. Golden Globe–winner Colfer writes for an audience that will likely include plenty of teen readers (i.e., fans of Glee), and generally they will not be disappointed by the giddy earnestness of the writing, cut with a hint of melancholy.” – Jones, Courtney. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2012. “The Lord of the Rings 50th Anniversary Edition” by J.R.R. Tolkien – “This is a single-volume edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, in which the hobbit Frodo and his elfish friends get swept up in a mighty conflict with the dark lord Sauron (who owes much to proud Satan in Paradise Lost), the monstrous Gollum, the Cracks of Doom, and the awful power of the magical Ring. The book’s characters–good and evil–are recognizably human, and the realism is deepened by the magnificent detail of the vast parallel world Tolkien devised, inspired partly by his influential Anglo-Saxon scholarship and his Christian beliefs. (He disapproved of the relative sparseness of detail in the comparable allegorical fantasy his friend C.S. Lewis dreamed up in the Chronicles of Narnia, though he knew Lewis had spun a page-turning yarn.) It has been estimated that one-tenth of all paperbacks sold can trace their ancestry to J.R.R. Tolkien. But even if we had never gotten Robert Jordan’s The Path of Daggers and the whole fantasy genre Tolkien inadvertently created by bringing the hobbits so richly to life, Tolkien’s epic about the Ring would have left our world enhanced by enchantment.” —Tim Appelo, Amazon.com “A Night Divided” by Jennifer A. Nielsen – “The sudden construction of the Berlin Wall stranded her father and middle brother in West Berlin, while Gerta, her mother, and her older brother Fritz were stuck in Communist East Berlin. When life gets unbearable, Gerta, now twelve, and Fritz try to tunnel their way to the West. Rich with period detail and tense, nail-biting action, Nielsen’s historical thriller holds wide appeal.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2016. “The Seventh Most Important Thing” by Shelley Pearsall – “After hurling a brick at the “Junk Man,” thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service helping the local trash-picker rummage for items for his artistic masterpiece. The punishment not only helps the dying artist, but also helps Arthur cope with his father’s death. Set in 1963, Pearsall’s semi-biographical story of little-known folk artist James Hampton delicately addresses redemption through art, friendship, and understanding.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2016. “Stella by Starlight” by Sharon M. Draper – “…Draper draws inspiration from her grandmother’s journal to tell the absorbing story of a young girl growing up in Depression-era, segregated North Carolina. One frightening night Stella and her brother Jojo witness a meeting of the Ku Klux Klan, practically in their own backyard. This meeting is the signal of trouble to come to the black community of Bumblebee. The townspeople must come together to find strength and protection to face the injustices all around them. This is an engrossing historical fiction novel with an amiable and humble heroine who does not recognize her own bravery or the power of her words. She provides inspiration not only to her fellow characters but also to readers who will relate to her and her situation. Storytelling at its finest.” —Tiffany Davis, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY “The Thing About Jellyfish” by Ali Benjamin – “Benjamin’s sense of timing and delivery is extraordinary, as she blends the visceral experiences of Suzy’s journey with an internal dialogue that is authentic and poignant….readers…will fully immerse themselves in this superbly written, heartfelt novel.”―School Library Journal, starred review “Waiting for Unicorns” by Beth Hautala – “After her mother dies of cancer, twelve-year-old Talia accompanies her whale-researcher father to Canada. As she grapples with the “Mom-sized space” separating her and her father, Talia finds comfort in her jar of wishes, a narwhal (“sea unicorn”) folktale, and new friendships. It’s a touching novel, with a strong sense of place and well-developed themes of loss and grief, hope and healing.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2015. JUVENILE NON-FICTION “Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay” by Susan Hood – “Cateura, a town built on a landfill in Paraguay, one of the poorest areas of South America, is where Ada Rios lives. Most people in the town spend their days searching through the landfill for things that can be sold, and Ada is no different, until the day a man named Favio Chavez offers to start teaching music classes to the children of the neighborhood. There aren’t enough instruments to go around, so he improvises, building drums and violins out of objects he finds in the landfill. Ada chooses a violin, and the hodgepodge group of kids slowly becomes an orchestra, eventually gaining confidence and fame, touring around the world. The mixed-media collages are a particular effective medium for this true story, layering images of Ada and the orchestra over the landfill. The nuances of the subject may strike a stronger chord with adults rather than children, but the interesting visuals and the underlying message of hope and perseverance should help this find an audience.” — Reagan, Maggie. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Awkward” by Svetlana Chmakova – “Flawed protagonist Peppi is fantastically imperfect in this middle school graphic novel. She is the new girl at Berrybrook Middle School and is having a hard time fitting in because of her struggles with social anxiety. The work opens with the young teen pushing away the first person who tries to help her, Jaime, and it only gets more awkward from there. A feud between Peppi’s after-school art club and Jaime’s science club springs up. Can the two groups stop fighting long enough to earn a spot in the school fair? Will Peppi overcome her social anxiety and apologize to Jaime? Will any of them feel comfortable enough in their own skins to have a good school year? The story is told with a clear, believable voice. Diversity is reflected in this average middle school setting, and there are characters from a variety of ethnicities and are differently abled. Chmakova is an adept storyteller and organically incorporates messages of kindness and understanding without being preachy. The placement of the text and images were carefully considered. The illustrations and lettering are playful, bright, and fun, in keeping with the tone of the work. Readers will connect with the relatable, complex characters.” —Julie Zimmerman, Brooklyn Public Library “The Blobfish Book” by Jessica Olien – ““A misunderstood deep-sea dweller gets its moment in the sun in this tongue-in-cheek informational picture book…Olien pulls off the humor and the positive friendship message without a hitch, while also whetting the appetites of young readers to find out more about Earth’s most mysterious frontier.” (School Library Journal (starred review)) “The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club” by Phillip Hoose – “In April 1940, occupying German forces made Denmark a “protectorate” of the Third Reich. The Danish government accepted the occupation, but a small group of teen boys, angry at their nation’s cowardice, formed the secret Churchill Club to resist the Germans and conducted a six-month spree of sabotage and destruction. Incorporating lengthy first-person reminiscences of one of the group’s leaders, Knud Pedersen, Hoose describes how the club recruited members, exploited their youth and innocent looks to deceive their parents and the Germans, appropriated weapons, and carried out guerilla-style attacks from their bicycles.” —Mary Mueller, Rolla Public Schools, MO “Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World” by Pope Francis – “A uniquely candid project that reveals the curiosities, dreams, and insecurities of contemporary children and offers comfort and advice from a Catholic perspective.” –Publishers Weekly “Good Enough to Eat: A Kid’s Guide to Food and Nutrition” by Lizzy Rockwell – “This picture book about healthy eating begins at the beginning: food is necessary for one’s well-being and it tastes good, too. Six categories of nutrients are introduced: carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Digestion is described, as is the Food Guide Pyramid. Five recipes are given at the end. The large, square format invites readers in, beginning with a bright watercolor scene of a hungry family: the dog is howling, the baby is crying in her high chair, the cranky boy is bringing in the bread, and the mother and father are doing what they can to get everyone fed. …There’s an amazing amount of information packed into this inviting, clear, and valuable book.” — Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME “Hare and Tortoise” by Alison Murray – “A delightful and witty retelling of the traditional Aesop fable. The story remains true to the original, while adding in wonderfully quirky descriptions of the main characters. In doing so, Murray makes the well-known animals that much more lovable. It is impossible not to smile at Tortoise’s catchphrase, “I may be slow, but watch me go,” as she trundles along at the bottom of the pages. An added bonus is the modeling of good sportsmanship by both characters, who go off to celebrate in the lettuce patch at the end of the tale. The illustrations are the perfect blend of full color and white space. Each character, though simply rendered, shows emotions and energy levels that really aid in telling the story. ” — Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2016. “Hilo, Book 2, Saving the Whole Wide World” by Judd Winick – “Hilo, a robot from another dimension, disappeared after saving Earth from destruction. His human friends DJ and Gina miss him and are thrilled when he suddenly returns, even though he’s accompanied by a giant explosion. But now portals are opening all over town, dropping killer robots and aliens from other realities, and DJ, Gina, and Hilo must stop these invaders before their friends and family are hurt. Book two of Hilo’s adventures amps up both the silliness and the action. Young readers will laugh at Hilo’s wacky jokes and Winick’s terrific comic timing while appreciating the bravery shown by not only DJ and Gina but also DJ’s little sister and Polly, a warrior cat from another dimension. In vibrant color, Winick’s art is cartoonish, especially when drawing aliens or robots, but also reflects a realistically multicultural world. There is a recap for new readers as well as a cliff-hanger ending that prepares readers for the next volume in this satisfying and fun series.” — Wildsmith, Snow. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu” by Ted Lewin – “In 1911, a Yale professor in search of a lost Inca city was led to the site of Machu Picchu by local Indians. In this lavishly illustrated picture book, Lewin traces Professor Bingham’s steps through the tangled mountain jungle to his exciting discovery. The language is graceful and uncomplicated, weaving in bits of background history along the way, and Lewin builds suspense at just the right pace: “They came to a grand stone staircase. Where could this lead? What else was here?” But it’s the artwork that will really attract attention. Full-page watercolor spreads of the stunning vistas and thick forests contrast with dark, intimate views of Bingham inside homes and walking along walled city streets, searching for leads. …An exciting, eye-catching story .”– Gillian Engberg “Masters of Disguise: Amazing Animal Tricksters” by Rebecca L. Johnson – “Duped! Hoodwinked! Bamboozled! Animals have long developed fantastic traits and abilities, or disguises, to help them survive and navigate their environment. Johnson hooks readers with gripping descriptions, close-up photographs, and profiles of the various scientists dedicated to studying these animals. Each creature and scientist combo is given four pages–just enough to whet readers’ appetites. As Johnson includes more recent discoveries (Cyclosa, the “puppeteer spider,” was discovered only in 2012), readers will feel the rush of learning something before anyone else. Scientists working in both field and lab are presented in candid photographs. With an almost equal number of men and women scientists featured, this work makes it easy for today’s students to picture themselves in similar scientific shoes.” — Jennifer Wolf, Beaverton City Library, OR. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2016. “Nature’s Day: Discover the World of Wonder on Your Doorstep” by Kay Maguire and Danielle Kroll – “This attractive look at nature attempts a lot. The author covers eight settings… describing the changes that occur to each throughout four seasons. The result is 32 oversize spreads of painted birds, flowers, animals, and insects. Most enlightening are the “Veg-Patch” pages, which provide labeled illustrations of a large variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as facts about general garden maintenance. “The Pond,” “The Forest,” “The Garden,” and “The Orchard” offer general tips for observing nature, including looking for (but not touching) animal scat. Captions present more detail in addition to the introductory paragraph on each page. …” -Jennifer Wolf, Beaverton City Library, Library Journals LLC “Nimona” by Noelle Stevenson – “Ballister Blackheart (ex-knight and current supervillain) gets a new sidekick: plucky shapeshifter Nimona. Although Nimona proves an effective accomplice, Blackheart must rein in her powers due to her blasi attitude about human life and love of explosives. This webcomic-cum-graphic-novel’s setting–a medieval-type kingdom mixed with futuristic science–entertainingly tweaks both the science-fiction and fantasy genres. Nimona is a beautifully flawed, refreshingly unstereotypical protagonist.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2015. “Orangutan Orphanage” by Suzi Eszterhas – “…explores why orangutans are in danger, how they come to the care center, and the process of healing and rehabilitating these amazing creatures for return to the wild.” — back cover “Rutabaga: The Adventure Chef: Book 2: Feasts of Fury” by Eric Colossal – “…Exploring abandoned castles and haunted forests, Rutabaga and his pet pot scour the land for the rarest ingredients possible to make the most unique dishes imaginable. Once again, he is in over his head; this time, the young chef tries to assist everyone from a troupe of actors putting on a play about a poisoned meal to a befuddled old man who can’t remember how his favorite recipe is made. Overall, the individual stories that comprise the book feel more tied together than in the previous installment, resulting in a more complete narrative. Colossal’s anime-inspired artwork continues to serve up action and laughs, while his simple language and fast pace make this a perfect recommendation for reluctant readers. Kid-friendly recipes at the end, inspired by Rutabaga’s adventures, are a nice touch that will certainly motivate some children to venture into the kitchen….” Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WI. 128p. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2016. “Somewhere There is Still a Sun” by Michael Gruenbaum with Todd Hasak-Lowy – “Young Misha’s narration sets this Holocaust memoir apart from others. Initially unaware of the dark implications of the events, Misha adapted to camp life, playing soccer and making new friends, until he could no longer ignore the truth. His innocence contrasts with what readers (and the adults around Misha) know is going on, which creates a foreboding tone. The use of present-tense narration contributes to the urgency of the narration, and Misha’s sense of fairness and his unfailing faith that things will improve will resonate with students.” — (School Library Journal) YOUNG ADULT “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely – “When a quick stop at the corner store suddenly escalates into police brutality, high school classmates Rashad (who is African American) and Quinn (who is white) are linked and altered by the violence–Rashad as victim and Quinn as witness. This nuanced novel explores issues of racism, power, and justice with a diverse (ethnically and philosophically) cast and two remarkable protagonists.”– THE HORN BOOK “After the Woods” by Kim Savage – “Savage offers up a mystery wrapped in a psychological breakthrough tied with the bow of lyrical language. The characters are engaging beyond their habitation of an intricately woven plot and supply readers with the motivation to care beyond the simple solving of the mystery. A riveting exploration of what it’s like when the enemy is much closer than you suspect.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review “An Ember in the Ashes” by Sabaa Tahir – “This epic debut, set in a fantasy empire with nods to ancient Rome and Egypt, relates the intersecting struggles of Elias, an elite enforcer, and Laia, a Resistance spy. Nuanced, multileveled world-building provides a dynamic backdrop for an often brutal exploration of moral ambiguity and the power of empathy. A compelling emergent romance is only one reason among many to anticipate the sequel.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2015. “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Neshi Coates – In a series of essays, written as a letter to his son, Coates confronts the notion of race in America and how it has shaped American history, many times at the cost of black bodies and lives. Thoughtfully exploring personal and historical events, …the author poignantly asks and attempts to answer difficult questions that plague modern society. In this short memoir,… (he) sums up the terrible history of the subjugation of black people in the United States. A timely work, this title will resonate with all teens—those who have experienced racism as well as those who have followed the recent news coverage on violence against people of color. … This stunning, National Book Award-winning memoir should be required reading for high school students and adults alike.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal “Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina & New Orleans” by Don Brown – “It has been 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and, in the highly capable hands of Brown, the story remains as immediately captivating and tragic as it was in 2005. Told chronologically from the hurricane’s seemingly benign origin in West Africa, the story follows the storm almost hourly, revealing every misstep along the way that resulted in so much unnecessary loss. By the time Katrina passed over New Orleans, more than 1,400 people were dead and hundreds of thousands had fled the city. Brown’s narrative is clear and precise, relying exclusively on data and statistics interspersed with quotes from residents, rescue crews, journalists, and news reports. Alone, the text might lack impact, but combined with the haunting imagery, it hits readers like a punch in the gut. The illustrations capture the intensity of the disaster with saturated monochromatic panels featuring figures who appear to be literally melting with oppressive heat and fear. Small poignant scenes punctuate the narrative throughout, constantly reminding viewers of the very human costs of the disaster. Spare but emotionally resonant, this outstanding title will appeal to graphic novel and nonfiction readers alike.” Hayes, Summer. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” by E. K. Johnston – “A unflinching exploration of what it means to be a girl, what it means to be a friend, and what it means to be a survivor. A determined, transformative book that every teen girl should read.” — Tess Sharpe, author of Far From You “School’s Out Forever – A Maximum Ride Novel” by James Patterson – “Max and her flock are back in this new volume in the Maximum Ride series…. In a flying fight with Erasers, Fang is injured so seriously that the flock takes him to a hospital. It’s obvious he’s not a normal human (having wings and avian DNA), so it isn’t long before the FBI shows up. Anne Walker, the lead agent, takes the flock home to her Virginia farm, where she tries to mother the kids and enrolls them in a nearby private school. Living a somewhat normal life for the first time, Max, 14, manages a date and a first kiss, and others in the flock begin the quest to find their birth parents. Then everything falls apart, and the six kids face betrayal and extreme danger. Patterson, an accomplished storyteller, once again demonstrates his ability to write page-turning action scenes, this time leavening the suspense with some surprising humor; at one point, Max declares that she’s “Avian American.” — Diana Herald, Booklist “Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad” by M.T. Anderson – “The storytelling is captivating, describing how Shostakovich began composing the symphony under relentless bombardment in Leningrad and later finished it in Moscow, its triumphant performance in Leningrad during the siege, and how it rallied worldwide sympathy for Russia’s plight. Music is at the heart of the story. As Anderson writes in the prologue, “it is a story about the power of music and its meanings,” and he communicates them with seeming effortlessness in this brilliantly written, impeccably researched tour de force. A triumphant story of bravery and defiance that will shock and inspire.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This entry was posted in Library News on NEW ARRIVALS – MARCH 2016 ADULT FICTION “The Cold Spot” by Tom Piccirilli – “The Cold Spot” is crime fiction at its very best, an exceptional revenge story so vivid you feel like you’re in the back seat of a getaway car with a master storyteller at the wheel.”—Jason Starr, author of The Follower “Cry Wolf: (A Sebastiano Cangio Thriller)” by Michael Gregorio – “Gregorio effectively captures the grisly incongruities of mob relationships and the hypocrisies of Italian marital accommodations in this stark tale of violent murder and rampant political corruption” (Publishers Weekly) “The Gods of H.P. Lovecraft” by Aaron J. French – “H. P. Lovecraft and his Mythos have seen a resurgence in popularity, but this collection stands out among the crowd. This is an excellent introduction to the Mythos for novices but will also be grabbed up by Lovecraft enthusiasts. All 12 stories are scary and well-crafted with plenty to offer. This volume contains original artwork and a commentary on each deity by Lovecraft scholar Donald Tyson. These essays are particularly compelling as readers encounter them after being immersed in each God’s terrifying world. This is a must for all horror collections.”– ALA Booklist Starred Review “Just Another Trip” by Martin Whittle – “(August 1943 and the Allies air war in Europe is not going well and losses are mounting.) Mark White and the crew of Lancaster bomber M-Mother have become a close-knit team as the battle intensifies, the raw brutality of the endless night operations has a devastating effect on them. This novel tells their story.” — back cover “The Paris Protection” by Bryan Devore – “Explosive thrills…Devore masterfully builds and maintains suspense…plunges readers into the tense and tactical world of Secret Service agents pushed to their limits.” –Kirkus Reviews “The Tsar of Love and Techno” by Anthony Marra – “Marra, in between bursts of acidic humor, summons the terror, polluted landscapes, and diminished hopes of generations of Russians in a tragic and haunting collection.” —Booklist (starred) “Youngblood: A Novel” by Matt Gallagher – “Not only does Youngblood rank among the very best books of our seemingly endless Iraq war, it’s one of the best novels I’ve ever read of war, period. A mystery as taut as that of any thriller lies at the heart of the story, and as the layers peel away and the mystery coils tighter and tighter, grim truths are revealed about love, loyalty, violence, power–about life in a very hard place made so much harder by years of war. Matt Gallagher’s fierce, brilliant novel should serve as a slap in the face to a culture that’s grown all too comfortable with the notion of endless war.” (Ben Fountain, New York Times bestselling author of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) ADULT MYSTERY “Death Descends on Saturn Villa” by M.R.C. Kasasian –“A well-plotted mystery full of twists and turns, skullduggery, danger, and double-dealing.” — (Good Book Guide) “The Plague of Thieves Affair” by Marcia Muller and Bill Pronzini — “… the late nineteenth-century private detectives are working a couple of cases. John Quincannon, a former Secret Service operative, is looking into the suspicious death of a brewery employee, while Sabina Carpenter, who used to be a detective for the Pinkerton agency, is hot on the trail of Sherlock Holmes. Or, to be more precise, an elusive man who claims he is Holmes (and who stands to inherit a sizable fortune if he can demonstrate that he is not a lunatic). When two top-class writers join forces, the results can be wonderful. …A match made in literary heaven, in other words, and their latest collaboration is just splendid.” — Pitt, David. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016. “A Song for the Brokenhearted” by William Shaw – “Superb . . . Shaw picks up multiple plot threads, expertly weaving them into a complex story . . . Shaw perfectly captures the end of an uneasy era, and the utterly terrifying final scene will leave readers breathless.”―Publishers Weekly (starred) “When Falcons Fall: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery” by C. S. Harris – “With such well-developed characters, intriguing plotlines, graceful prose, and keen sense of time and place based on solid research, this is historical mystery at its best.”—Booklist (starred review) BIOGRAPHY “You Come Too: My Journey with Robert Frost” by Lesley Lee Francis – “Francis, a granddaughter of Robert Frost, says this book is a memoir but grants its biographical qualities and basis in scholarship―hers―as well as her own life. It is something altogether extraordinary, an insider’s view of a great family that constantly but hardly deliberately reminds us that it is personal… Francis neatly balances anecdote, commentary, and emotion-laden incident throughout… It is hard to imagine a better book about the poet and his most intimate heritage.” — (BOOKLIST starred review) ADULT NON-FICTION “Children of the Stone: The Power of Music in a Hard Land” by Sandy Tolan – “[Tolan] portrays the multigenerational Israeli-Palestinian conflict by focusing on the life and musical abilities of one youngster, Ramzi Hussein Aburedwan, and his family and friends . . . This is an engrossing and powerful story, moving skillfully amid the failure of the never-ending battles and ‘peace’ talks between Israel and Palestine and the determination of one brave young man to change his world.” ―starred review, Booklist “Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right” by Jane Mayer – “[B]ombshells explode in the pages of Dark Money, Jane Mayer’s indispensible new history . . . .combines her own research with the work of scores of other investigators, to describe how the Kochs and fellow billionaires like Richard Scaife have spent hundreds of millions to ‘move their political ideas from the fringe to the center of American political life.’” —The Guardian “Excellent Daughters: The Secret Lives of Young Women Who Are Transforming the Arab World” by Katherine Zoepf – “Many of the women and girls in Excellent Daughters strive toward freedom, but they do so in ways that most Westerners would be unable to parse. Zoepf has achieved not only intimate access to this population, but also profound insight into the joys, anxieties, and revelations they experience behind the collective abaya. Superbly reported and compassionately told, at once clear-eyed and forgiving, these brave narratives will foster understanding, forgiveness, and respect. This moving book is an act of cultural translation of the very first order.” —Andrew Solomon, author of Far From the Tree and The Noonday Demon “The Family Tree: A Lynching in Georgia, a Legacy of Secrets, and My Search for the Truth” by Karen Branan – “Karen Branan goes where few white Southerners dare to tread: to the skeletons in the family closet. Rather keeping the door closed, Branan takes an honest look at her family’s connection to a lynching that occurred more than a century ago. The result is a gripping and chilling story of race and a legacy of racism that echoes into the present.” (W. Ralph Eubanks, author of Ever is a Long Time) “Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth’s Lost Civilization” by Graham Hancock – “New scientific evidence proves that the earth was hit by a comet 12,800 years ago. The comet broke up into multiple fragments. Some were more than a mile in diameter and hit the North American ice cap, instantly melting millions of square miles if ice and causing the global deluge that is remembered in myths all around the world.” — back cover “Midnight in Broad Daylight: A Japanese American Family Caught Between Two Worlds” by Pamela Rotner Sakamoto – “… a deeply moving, well-written work that ranks among the better accounts of the injuries inflicted in wartime on civilian and ethnic populations. Students of war crimes and crimes against humanity are sure to notice this book.” (Herbert Bix, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan) “Soldier’s Heart: The Campaign to Understand My WWII Veteran Father” by Carol Tyler – “While centered around the author’s efforts to process her father’s wartime experience, Tyler’s story bleeds out into the circumstances of her family’s history, her pages racing through narrative stratagems, practically one per situation; the enormous versatility of her drawing unifies paneled pages, booming splashes and mixed media-type info outlays into a self-evident means of making sense of things you’ve lived with, but not actually witnessed.” — (Joe McCulloch – The Comics Journal) ADULT AUDIO BOOK “Career of Evil” by Robert Galbraith -“Pure pleasure. . . . That’s what makes these novels so good: They are clever, tightly plotted mysteries with all of the most pleasurable elements of the genre (good guy, bad guy, clues, twists, murder!), but with stunning emotional and moral shading.”―Annalisa Quinn, NPR MUSIC “Frank Sinatra: – A Voice in Time 1939-1952” “Game of thrones. Season five, Music from the HBO series” BLUE/DVD “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” “Trainwreck” “Baby Penguins Love Their Mama” by Melissa Guion “May I Please Have a Cookie?” by Jennifer E. Morris PICTURE BOOK “ABC Dream” by Kim Krans “Always Remember” by Cece Meng “Be a Friend” by Salina Yoon “Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!” by Todd Tarpley “Big Friends” by Linda Sarah & Benji Davies “Dylan the Villain” by K. G. Campbell “Greenling” by Levi Pinfold “How to Put Your Parents to Bed” by Mylisa Larsen “Ida, Always” by Caron Levis and Charles Santoso “Lola and I” by Chiara Valentia Segre “My Dog’s a Chicken” by Susan McElroy Montanari & Anne Wilsdorf “The Goodbye Book” by Todd Parr “Peddles” by Elizabeth Rose Stanton “Snappsy the Alligator” by Julie Falatko “The Story of Diva and Flea” by Mo Willems “Strictly No Elephants” by Lisa Mantchev “Super Happy Magic Forest” by Matty Long “Whatever Happened to My Sister?” by Simona Ciraolo “When Andy Met Sandy” by Tomie de Paolo “Whoops!” by Suzi Moore “The Wonderful Habits of Rabbits” by Douglas Florian “Worm Loves Worm” by J. J. Austrian JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK “The Hollow Boy” by Jonathan Stroud – … the latest escapades of Lockwood and Co., a ghost-hunting agency staffed by the crack team of Anthony Lockwood, George Cubbins, and Lucy Carlyle, start with a hair-raising scene of murder, mayhem, and ghostly apparitions. Narrator Lucy finds herself on shaky ground as her ability to speak to ghosts grows ever more powerful and more dangerous, while changes to the agency in the form of a tidy, Type A assistant named Holly Munroe seem to spell doom for Lucy’s future with the company. Meanwhile, The Problem grows exponentially worse and a fading, famous department store holds more horrors than Lucy has ever seen. A series of disturbing discoveries, building on revelations in the earlier books, make it clear that there is a more malevolent human force than The Problem at work in London, and Lucy, George, and Lockwood are drawing ever closer to its source. As always, the descriptions of the hauntings are genuinely frightening, especially that of a spindly, humanoid creature that crawls on all fours and whispers Lucy’s name. ” —Elisabeth Gattullo Marrocolla, Darien Library, CT JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY “Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement” by Carole Boston Weatherford – “Caldecott Honor winner Weatherford (Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, 2006) has rendered Hamer’s voice so precisely that it is like sitting at her knee as she tells her story. Holmes’ multimedia collages perfectly capture the essence of each poem. Like Hamer’s life, the illustrations are filled with light, texture, movement, and darkness. They are both abstract and realistic, brilliantly juxtaposing gentle floral motifs with protest placards and Fannie Lou Hamer’s face in bold relief. Ultimately, though this is Hamer’s story, it includes the collaborative struggles of others with whom she worked and fought for a different America. Bold, unapologetic, and beautiful.” —Booklist (starred review) “You Never Heard of Casey Stengel?!” by Jonah Winter and Barry Blitt – “Blitt infuses his artwork with physical humor, and as readers follow Stengel through his highs, lows, and head-scratching in-betweens (like forgetting to put on pants before taking the field), they’ll agree that ‘They just don’t make ’em like Casey Stengel anymore.’ ” —Publishers Weekly starred review JUVENILE FICTION “The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle” by Janet Fox – ““With nods to Narnia, Harry Potter and The Golden Compass, Janet Fox has created hair-raising suspense and drama. My heart is still pounding from this action-packed, imaginative read!” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor-winning author of Hattie Big Sky “Echo: A Novel” by Pam Munoz Ryan – * “The book’s thematic underpinnings poignantly reveal what Friedrich, Mike, and Ivy truly have in common: not just a love of music, but resourcefulness in the face of change, and a refusal to accept injustice.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review “Free Verse” by Sarah Dooley – “The story mounts a quiet defense of the nobility of broken people… who hold on when all seems lost and sacrifice much out of love for their children. Sasha’s quietly moving poems… trace the evolution of her appreciation for what she has and her understanding that one must find one’s own way to wholeness after loss.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Friday Barnes, Girl Detective” by R. A. Spratt – “With off-the-wall plot turns and small mysteries scattered throughout, this is the perfect choice for mystery fans with a silly sense of humor, and the cliff-hanger ending promises more sleuthing on the horizon. Gosier’s black-and-white spot illustrations add to the charming atmosphere. A sheer delight.” ―Booklist, starred review “Friends for Life” by Andrew Norriss – “Norriss (I Don’t Believe It, Archie!) has written a sensitive novel that illustrates how easy it is to feel alone, the ways differences can be isolating, and the power of friendship and connection. This memorable story will leave readers thinking about how small actions can have a significant impact.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review “The Girl Who Could Not Dream” by Sarah Beth Durst – “This book is self-aware, playing with common fantasy tropes, thus reinvigorating the familiar underlying story of a loner having to learn to overcome her fears to save the ones she loves…A fun, fast read with broad appeal.” —School Library Journal, starred review “The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns” by Chris Colfer – “It’s hard not to love [the book]…Colfer gets off many good lines [and] the nifty ending ties the plot’s multiple strands up while leaving room for further fairy tale adventures.”―Publishers Weekly “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies – “The basics of economics take backseat to Evan and Jessie’s realizations about themselves and their relationship. Davis . . . does a good job of showing the siblings’ strengths, flaws, and points of view in this engaging chapter book.” —Booklist, ALA “The Lightning Queen” by Laura Resau – “Inspired by true stories from rural Mexico, this astonishing novel illuminates two facsinating but marginalized cultures — the Romani and Mixteco Indians. Award-winning author Laura Resau tells the exhilarating story of an unlikely friendship that begins in the 1950’s and reaches into today.” — inside front cover “Maybe a Fox” by Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee – “…a fantastical, heartbreaking, and gorgeous tale about two sisters, a fox cub, and what happens when one of the sisters disappears forever.” — Amazon.com “The Nine Lives of Jacob Tibbs” by Cylin Busby – “With engrossing action and great character description and development, Busby has created a story that will enthrall fans of animal fantasy.” —Booklist starred review “Paper Wishes” by Lois Sepahban – “…It’s 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Manami and her family are Japanese American, which means that the government says they must leave their home by the sea and join other Japanese Americans at a prison camp in the desert. Manami is sad to go, but even worse is that they are going to have to give her and her grandfather’s dog, Yujiin, to a neighbor to take care of. Manami decides to sneak Yujiin under her coat and gets as far as the mainland before she is caught and forced to abandon Yujiin. She and her grandfather are devastated, but Manami clings to the hope that somehow Yujiin will find his way to the camp and make her family whole again. It isn’t until she finds a way to let go of her guilt that Manami can reclaim the piece of herself that she left behind and accept all that has happened to her family.” — Amazon.com “The Smell of Other People’s Houses” by Bonnie-Sue Hitchock – “Using alternating narratives, debut novelist Hitchcock deftly weaves these stories together, setting them against the backdrop of a native Alaska that readers will find intoxicating. The gutsiness of these four teens who, at heart, are trying to find their places in the world and survive against challenging odds, will resonate with readers of all ages.” —Publishers Weekly JUVENILE NON-FICTION “Breakthrough: How Three People Saved “Blue Babies” and Changed Medicine Forever” by Jim Murphy — “Murphy masterfully interweaves discussions of discrimination, the controversy over animal testing, and the background of each protagonist into the main narrative, building tension as he leads up to the surgery itself.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review “Hey, Seymour! A Search & Find Fold-Out Adventure” by Walter Wick – “While the adult reader might marvel at the work involved in constructing the attractive sets, young readers will simply have eyes for the visual game. Fans of the previous titles will be thrilled to lose themselves once more.” — Booklist “When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons” by Julie Fogliano – “Fogliano’s book is a treasure. She has captured it! That elusive stage of life and self-expression that is childhood. The syntax, the imagery, the intimacy with nature and most importantly, the WONDER that we all had the privilege to possess as children and again through out kids.” — Natalie Merchant YOUNG ADULT “The Dragonriders of Pern” by Anne McCaffrey – “Anne McCaffrey’s Pern is one of the most memorable worlds in science fiction and fantasy. Humans and their flying dragon companions live in fear of thread, a caustic, deadly material that falls sporadically from space. But when the thread doesn’t fall for a long time, people become complacent, forgetting that it is the brave dragonriders who can save them from the periodic threat. But when the thread falls, human and dragon heroes must fight the scourge. This edition encompasses the first three unforgettable novels of McCaffrey’s epic series: Dragonflight, Dragonquest, and The White Dragon.” — Amazon.com “Giant Days: Volume One” by John Allison – “From Esther’s dramatic tendencies to Susan’s temper and Daisy’s lack of social experience, the eccentricities of Giant Days main cast should appeal to anyone seeking a fresh approach.” — Newsarama “Guitar Notes” by Mary Amato – “An upbeat teen with a talent for drawing and soccer who hails from the wrong side of the tracks learns to bloom where he’s planted…” — Kirkus Reviews “A Little in Love” by Susan E. Fletcher – “The entire tale will be long remembered, and is a must-read for all Les Mis fans.” — School Library Journal, starred review This entry was posted in Library News on NEW ARRIVALS – DECEMBER 2015 ADULT FICTION “God’s Kingdom” by Howard Frank Mosher – “Few writers plumb the cords that link fathers and sons with the hope – and humor – of Howard Frank Mosher. He is wistful and wise, and his moral compass is as precise as his immense skills as a storyteller. I cherish my visits to the mythical Kingdom County that once upon a time was Vermont.” ―Chris Bohjalian, author of The Sandcastle Girls and Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands “The Immortal Nicholas” by Glenn Beck – “From the snowy mountains of Western Asia, to the deserts of Egypt, to Yemen’s elusive frankincense-bearing boswelia trees, this is an epic tale that gives the legend of Santa a long-overdue Christ-centered mission.” — inside front cover “In the Shadow of the Banyan” by Vaddey Ratner – “This stunning memorial expresses not just the terrors of the Khmer Rouge but also the beauty of what was lost. A hauntingly powerful novel imbued with the richness of old Cambodian lore, the devastation of monumental loss, and the spirit of survival” — Publishers Weekly “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” by George R. R. Martin – “Readers who already love [George R. R.] Martin and his ability to bring visceral human drama out of any story will be thrilled to find this trilogy brought together and injected with extra life.”—Booklist “Little Beach Street Bakery” by Jenny Colgan – “To keep her mind off her troubles, Polly throws herself into her favorite hobby: making bread. But her relaxing weekend diversion quickly develops into a passion. As she pours her emotions into kneading and pounding the dough, each loaf becomes better than the last. Soon, Polly is working her magic with nuts and seeds, chocolate and sugar, and the local honey—courtesy of a handsome beekeeper. Packed with laughter and emotion, Little Beach Street Bakery is the story of how one woman discovered bright new life where she least expected—a heartwarming, mouthwatering modern-day Chocolat that has already become a massive international bestseller.” — back cover “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett – “A radical departure from Follett’s novels of international suspense and intrigue, this chronicles the vicissitudes of a prior, his master builder, and their community as they struggle to build a cathedral and protect themselves during the tumultuous 12th century, when the empress Maud and Stephen are fighting for the crown of England after the death of Henry I. The plot is less tightly controlled than those in Follett’s contemporary works, and despite the wealth of historical detail, especially concerning architecture and construction, much of the language as well as the psychology of the characters and their relationships remains firmly rooted in the 20th century. This will appeal more to lovers of exciting adventure stories than true devotees of historical fiction.” — – Cynthia Johnson Whealler, Library Journal “The Survivor” by Vince Flynn – “… When Joe “Rick” Rickman, a former golden boy of the CIA, steals a massive amount of the Agency’s most classified documents in an elaborately masterminded betrayal of his country, CIA director Irene Kennedy has no choice but to send her most dangerous weapon after him: elite covert operative Mitch Rapp. Rapp quickly dispatches the traitor, but Rickman proves to be a deadly threat to America even from beyond the grave. Eliminating Rickman didn’t solve all of the CIA’s problems—in fact, mysterious tip-offs are appearing all over the world, linking to the potentially devastating data that Rickman managed to store somewhere only he knew. It’s a deadly race to the finish as both the Pakistanis and the Americans search desperately for Rickman’s accomplices, and for the confidential documents they are slowly leaking to the world. To save his country from being held hostage to a country set on becoming the world’s newest nuclear superpower, Mitch Rapp must outrun, outthink, and outgun his deadliest enemies yet.” — Inside front cover “The Water Knife: A Novel” by Paolo Bacigalupi – “A fresh cautionary tale classic, depicting an America newly shaped by scarcity of our most vital resource. The pages practically turn themselves in a tense, taut plot of crosses and double-crosses, given added depth by riveting characters. This brutal near-future thriller seems so plausible in the world it depicts that you will want to stock up on bottled water.”—Library Journal “Welcome to Night Vale” by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor – ““This is the novel of your dreams. . . . A story of misfit family life that unfolds along the side streets, back alleys and spring-loaded trap doors of the small town home you’ll realize you’ve always missed living in. When it says ‘welcome,’ it’s mandatory. You belong here.” — Glen David Gold, author of Carter Beats the Devil and Sunnyside “The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine” by Alexander McCall Smith – “”In his character of Precious Ramotswe, McCall Smith created a stunningly moral and intelligent woman detective whose views of life in Botswana–and, in fact, the world–are simple yet profound. Mma Ramotswe solves crimes and, in the same breath, she solves the questions of love, life, happiness and human kindness.” The Globe and Mail ADULT MYSTERY “A Banquet of Consequences: A Lynley Novel” by Elizabeth George – “George’s . . . ability to continually enhance the portraits of Lynley, Havers, and other recurring characters while generating fully fleshed new ones for each novel is nothing less than superlative, and her atmospheric prose, complete with lovely and detailed descriptions of her setting, combines to add literary gravitas to her work . . . A worthy addition to her portfolio and one that simultaneously disturbs and satisfies.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch “Career of Evil” by Robert Galbraith – “Satisfying . . . Strike and Robin are as powerful a fictional pairing as any in recent memory. . . . Galbraith demonstrates a breezy command of the intricacies of both the central mystery and of the form itself.”―Robert Wiersema, Toronto Star “The Crossing” by Michael Connelly – “A classic whodunit…an extra treat for the reader is being able to follow the case from the dual perspectives of the prosecution and the defense… Brothers Bosch and Haller may be, but at times they seem a lot like an ego and its id.” ―Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review “The Murder House” by James Patterson – “Full of the twist and turns that have made James Patterson the world’s #1 bestselling writer, The Murder House is a chilling, page-turning story of murder, money and revenge.” — inside front cover “Once Shadows Fall” by Robert Daniels – ““Darkly intriguing and full of unexpected twists, ONCE SHADOWS FALL is a psychological cat-and-mouse game that’s both intense and emotionally resonant.” –Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award winning author “Slade House” by David Mitchell — “What can’t David Mitchell do? Slade House is a page-burning, read-in-one-sitting, at times terrifying novel that does for the haunted-house story what Henry James did for the ghost story in The Turn of the Screw. It has all the intelligence and linguistic dazzle one expects from a David Mitchell novel, but it will also creep the pants off you. Just as Slade House won’t let go of its unsuspecting guests, you won’t be able to put this book down. Welcome to Slade House: Step inside.”—Adam Johnson, author of Fortune Smiles and The Orphan Master’s Son, winner of the Pulitzer Prize “Someone is Watching” by Joy Fielding – “Someone Is Watching is a gripping, fast-paced psychological thriller reminiscent of Rear Window and the works of Lisa Gardner. Fielding has crafted a flawed yet likable heroine in Bailey by allowing her to experience the varied emotions of recovery instead of pigeonholing her as a helpless victim or bloodthirsty vigilante. Not geared to the faint of heart, Fielding’s story of one woman’s search for justice, understanding, and internal peace is nothing short of arresting.”—Booklist “X” by Sue Grafton – “Just beneath the extroverted mask she presents at bookstore appearances is the deeply contemplative writer still determined to stretch her chops and chart territory that removes any semblance of a comfort zone.” —Sarah Weinman, Los Angeles Times BIOGRAPHY “Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush” by Jon Meacham – “This astonishing book is both timely and timeless. Based on candid interviews and intimate letters and diaries, it provides a deep insight into the character of George H. W. Bush, flavored with colorful anecdotes depicting his relationships with people ranging from Gorbachev and Reagan to his sons George and Jeb. The result is a fascinating and insightful portrayal of the life of an exemplary American citizen.”—Walter Isaacson “Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern” by Francine Prose – “With fresh insights and illuminating details, Prose vividly tells the poignant and remarkable story of this complex, combative, and passionate art champion and innovator, who weathered misogyny, anti-Semitism, betrayal, and her own demons to help build an audience for modern art.” — Donna Seaman, Booklist ADULT NON-FICTION “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates – “The powerful story of a father’s past and a son’s future . . . Coates offers this eloquent memoir as a letter to his teenage son, bearing witness to his own experiences and conveying passionate hopes for his son’s life. . . . This moving, potent testament might have been titled Black Lives Matter.”—Kirkus Reviews “Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning” by Timothy Snyder – “Timothy Snyder is now our most distinguished historian of evil. Black Earth casts new light on old darkness. It demonstrates once and for all that the destruction of the Jews was premised on the destruction of states and the institutions of politics. I know of no other historical work on the Holocaust that is so deeply alarmed by its repercussions for the human future. This is a haunted and haunting book—erudite, provocative, and unforgettable.” —Leon Wieseltier “The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care” by Angelo E. Volandes, M.D. – “Through seven stories of seven patients, Angelo Volandes movingly and evocatively tells the tale of how American healthcare does death wrong, often with tragic consequences, and how we can do it right. This is a book about how to live life as well as possible right up until the end, and it should be required reading for anyone who is mortal.” ―Shannon Brownlee, author of OVERTREATED “The End of the Cold War: 1985-1991” by Robert Service – “In this authoritative and deeply informed political and diplomatic history, Service (Trotsky), a seasoned British historian specializing in studies of Soviet Russia, delivers a masterful account of the final years of the Cold War, when a small, remarkable group of statesmen sought an end to the dangerous standoff between superpowers. … scholarly yet accessible: detailed, expansive, and engaging.” —Publishers Weekly “Future Crimes: Everything is Connected, Everyone is Vulnerable and What We Can Do About It” by Marc Goodman – “In Future Crimes, Goodman spills out story after story about how technology has been used for illegal ends…The author ends with a series of recommendations that, while ambitious, appear sensible and constructive…Goodman’s most promising idea is the creation of a “Manhattan Project” for cyber security…[Future Crimes is] a ride well worth taking if we are to prevent the worst of his predictions from taking shape.” — Financial Times “Killing Reagan: The Violent Assault That Changed a Presidency” by Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard – “Killing Reagan reaches back to the golden days of Hollywood, where Reagan found both fame and heartbreak, up through the years in the California governor’s mansion, and finally to the White House, where he presided over boom years and the fall of the Iron Curtain. But it was John Hinckley Jr.’s attack on him that precipitated President Reagan’s most heroic actions. In Killing Reagan, O’Reilly and Dugard take readers behind the scenes, creating an unforgettable portrait of a great man operating in violent times.” — Amazon “Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath” by Ted Koppel – “In Lights Out, Ted Koppel uses his profound journalistic talents to raise pressing questions about our nation’s aging electrical grid. Through interview after interview with leading experts, Koppel paints a compelling picture of the impact cyberattacks may have on the grid. The book reveals the vulnerability of perhaps the most critical of all the infrastructures of our modern society: the electricity that keeps our modern society humming along.” — MARC GOODMAN, author of Future Crimes ADULT AUDIO BOOK “Ever After: A Nantucket Bride’s Novel” by Jude Deveraux – “Jude Deveraux takes us to a place where dreams are made. . . . For All Time is a page-turning time-travel romance that captures your imagination from the start and keeps hold till the very last page.”—Fresh Fiction MUSIC “The S’Wonderful Ray Conniff: The Big Band Years 1939-1947” BLUE/DVD “Mad Men: The FInal Season Part 2” “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Series 2” “Mr. Holmes” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” “Poldark: The Complete First Season” “Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery” “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” “Ted” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Return to NYC” BOARD BOOK “Buddy and Earl” by Maureen Fergus “Counting Lions: Portraits from the Wild” by Katie Cotton “A Dog Wearing Shoes” by Sangmi Ko “Dory Fantasmagory” by Abby Hanlon “Five Little Pumpkins” by James Dean “Flashlight” by Lizi Boyd “Goodnight Already” by Jory John & Benji Davies “I Really Like Slop!’ by Mo Willems “I Will Take a Nap!” by Mo Willems “Ketzel the Cat Who Composed” by Leslea Newman “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt De La Pena “Little Melba and Her Big Trombone” by Katheryn Russell-Brown “Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses” by Cynthia Rylant & Arthur Howard “Mr. Putter & Tabby Turn the Page” by Cynthia Rylant & Arthur Howard “The New Small Person” by Lauren Child “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore “Oskar and the Eight Blessings” by Richard Simon & Tanya Simon “Queen Victoria’s Bathing Machine” by Gloria Whelan “The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep” by Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlin “This is Sadie” by Sara O’Leary “Toys Meet Snow” by Emily Jenkins and Paul O. Zelinsky “Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt” by Kate Messner “What Pet Should I Get?” by Dr. Seuss “Where’s Walrus? and Where’s Penguin?” by Stephen Savage “Whispers of the Wolf” by Pauline Ts’o “Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh” by Sally Walker “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” by Emily Winfield Martin “You Are (Not) Small” by Anna Kang CHILDREN’S MUSIC “American Folk, Game & Activity Songs for Children” by Pete Seeger JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK “Lost in the Sun” by Lisa Graff – “Graff writes with stunning insight into boyhood and humanity, allowing Trent to speak for himself in a pained, honest narration. Investing Trent with all the tragic frailty of Holden Caulfield, Graff tackles issues of loss, isolation, and rage without apology. Graff consistently demonstrates why character-driven novels can live from generation to generation, and here she offers a story that can survive for many school years to come.”–Kirkus Reviews JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY “A Boy and A Jaguar” by Alan Rabinowitz – “In this poignant autobiography, Rabinowitz recalls the alienation he felt as a child who thought he was “broken” because he could not get his words out fluently. But there are other, more powerful ways of communicating, which Alan knows from the ease with which he talks to animals. As he grows up, he learns to both conquer and embrace the fact that he will always be a stutterer, and he soon becomes an advocate for animals. When, in the forest, he looks into the eyes of a jaguar and sees “strength and power and sureness of purpose,” readers will feel privileged to be part of this magical experience. Chien’s impressionistic illustrations lend a gentle playfulness to the overall solemnity, with muted colors, expressive faces, and arrangements that draw attention to scale and size—all of which remind us that there are many ways to tell a story, whether you are one with words, like Rabinowitz, or one without any, like the jaguar. A mature look at how some observant children understand the world better than some adults.” — Grades 1-4. –Amina Chaudhri “The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower or John Howland’s Good Fortune” by P. J. Lynch – “The clearly written, first- person account, told from John’s point of view, combines history with adventure and a hint of romance. Based on historical sources, the narrative is laced with well-imagined characterizations and conversations. The book’s wide format showcases Lynch’s dramatic and richly atmospheric watercolor and gouache paintings, which include strong individual character portrayals as well as beautifully composed scenes on land and at sea. This handsome volume offers a dramatic personal story of the Pilgrim’s voyage on the Mayflower and their early experiences in America.” — Booklist “Hello, I, Johnny Cash” by G. Neri – “Even those who aren’t fans of musician Johnny Cash will appreciate the beauty of this biographical picture book. Written in free verse, with colorful, realistic illustrations done in oil, this title poignantly portrays the powerful influences of poverty, religion, family, and music on Cash’s life. … This is a real tribute to the Man in Black, written in an easily accessible, engaging manner that demonstrates the qualities he possessed that make him a hero to so many.” — School Library Journal “The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton: Poet” by Don Tate – “Born a slave, George Moses Horton taught himself to read, memorizing the poems he composed until he later learned to write. Hand-lettered excerpts of Horton’s writing amplify his successes and setbacks as he gains a reputation as a poet among students at the University of North Carolina, to whom he sold produce. Horton’s poems drew additional attention and were published (“Needless to say, it was a dangerous time for Horton, whose poems often protested slavery,” Tate writes in an afterword), but freedom remained elusive until the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, when Horton was 66 years old. Tate’s mixed-media illustrations glow with bright greens and yellows, radiating a warmth, hope, and promise that echo this stirring biography’s closing message: “Words loosened the chains of bondage long before his last day as a slave.” Agent: Caryn Wiseman, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. JUVENILE FICTION “The Art of Secrets” by James Klise – After her family’s apartment goes up in flames, Saba Khan’s Chicago high school organizes a benefit auction for her family. When a book by the famous outsider artist Henry Darger turns up among the items that have been gathered for sale, it raises a number of perplexing questions: How did such a unique piece go missing for so long? Shouldn’t the financially floundering school get a cut of the profits? Instead of bringing everyone together, the discovery further marginalizes the school’s outsiders. The story is told through documents, interviews, journal entries, and text messages from Saba, her father, teachers at her school, and her classmates as their suspicions about the art and the origin of the fire grow, and fingers are pointed in every direction. Klise lets loose a chorus of genuine voices as the disturbing truth emerges, and people’s secrets grow too large to hide. This art mystery is that rare book that will be passed around by teens as well as teachers in the faculty lounge, discussed and dissected and immediately reread to scour for hidden clues and motivations. The incidents at Highsmith School will stay on readers’ minds long after the last page. ” — Erin Downey Howerton “The Battle for Skandia, Ranger’s Apprentice, Book 4” by John Flanagan – “Following Will and Evanlyn’s escape from slavery in The Icebound Land (2007), Halt determines that the Temujai mean to attack Araluen and decides to help the Skandians defend their land. Rejoining Halt, Will and Evanlyn become warriors in the stronghold where they had recently been captives and use their wits and skills to fight the common enemy. The story plunges forward with irresistible narrative drive toward the climactic battle scene. Even readers drawn to the series for its deftly drawn characters and setting may find themselves caught up in the action. A fine entry in the increasingly popular Ranger’s Apprentice series.” — Carolyn Phelan, Booklist “Circus Mirandus” by Cassie Beasley – “The book is a fantastical circus romp…a delicious confection and much more: it shows that the human heart is delicate, that it matters, and that it must be handled with care.”—Kirkus Reviews “The Hollow Boy” by Jonathan Stroud – “…the latest escapades of Lockwood and Co., a ghost-hunting agency staffed by the crack team of Anthony Lockwood, George Cubbins, and Lucy Carlyle, start with a hair-raising scene of murder, mayhem, and ghostly apparitions. Narrator Lucy finds herself on shaky ground as her ability to speak to ghosts grows ever more powerful and more dangerous, while changes to the agency in the form of a tidy, Type A assistant named Holly Munroe seem to spell doom for Lucy’s future with the company. Meanwhile, The Problem grows exponentially worse and a fading, famous department store holds more horrors than Lucy has ever seen. A series of disturbing discoveries, building on revelations in the earlier books, make it clear that there is a more malevolent human force than The Problem at work in London, and Lucy, George, and Lockwood are drawing ever closer to its source. As always, the descriptions of the hauntings are genuinely frightening, especially that of a spindly, humanoid creature that crawls on all fours and whispers Lucy’s name.” — Elisabeth Gattullo Marrocolla, Darien Library, CT “The Icebound Land, Ranger’s Apprentice, Book 3” by John Flanagan – “Laced with humour, credible characters and the poignancy of slavery and drug addiction, The Icebound Land is a gripping tale” — The School Librarian “NIght on FIre” by Ronald Kidd — “Kidd creates strong-willed, contemplative heroines while capturing period details and the energy of the civil rights movement. As Billie acknowledges the insidiousness of the prejudice within herself and her community and makes steps toward uprooting it, her transformation is painful and profound.” — Publishers Weekly “Peter and the Starcatchers” by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson – “Barry and Pearson, no strangers to the literary spotlight, offer humor and thrills for a young audience in this prequel to Peter Pan. At sea, unwittingly heading toward a perilous fate in a cruel king’s court, Peter and a group of fellow orphans become involved in a plot to steal a mysterious star substance that can make people fly. Teenager Molly, also aboard ship, is one of the Starcatchers, those who want to preserve the integrity of the substance and save it from falling into the wrong hands. Alas, there are evil, grabby hands all around, including those of the cruel pirate Black Stache–though by book’s end, Stache will have only one. It’s not so much the story that’s good here, though it’s a rousing tale, and to the authors’ credit, there are explanations for everything found in the classic story–from Peter’s inability to grow up to the name Neverland. The real lure is the richly drawn characters, especially the villains, who exhibit just the right amount of swagger and smirk. The pacing is excellent as well. Although this is a long book, very short chapters make it manageable for younger readers, and the nonstop action will keep the pages turning. This deserves the hype.” — Ilene Cooper, Booklist “The One Safe Place” by Tania Unsworth – “The story of Hansel and Gretel gets a dystopian sci-fi revamp in Unsworth’s ominous offering. Devin has just buried his grandfather, which forces him to leave the fertile valley of his farm and venture out into the drought-plagued, food-scarce world. After befriending fellow street urchin Kit, the two are discovered by a young man who invites them to a place where food, water, and diversions are in abundance. Indeed, the Gabriel H. Penn Home for Childhood seems to be just that, crawling with well-fed kids hoping to be adopted by the elderly visitors. But then Devin and Kit learn of the Place, where every few weeks, they receive a shot and disappear into a dream for two days. Something is rotten, and they need to figure it out before their brains become spoiled. Mostly this book acts as a protracted wait for the big reveal, without much in the way of detail or characters. But the wait is delicious, and the reveal is plenty icky, making this a page-turner perfect for fans of Mike A. Lancaster.” — Grades 6-9. –Daniel Kraus “Rules for Stealing Stars” by Corey Ann Haydu — ““[A] lyrical story of love and loss… The way the sisters fight and love in equal measure, as well as their basic need for one another, rings poignantly true in this touching and heartwarming story, which contains a ‘tiny bit of magic, right here in the real world.’” — Booklist “The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place” by Julie Berry – “Berry’s prose is reminiscent of the dark comedy and melodrama of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” mysteries . . . This is a well-researched, clever, and deliciously dark comedy with an emphasis on female empowerment.” ―School Library Journal “The Sword of Summer” by Rick Riordan – “Rick Riordan’s new series is simply brilliant-maybe his best yet! I thought I knew Norse mythology, but now that I’ve read the gripping and hilarious Sword of Summer, I’ll never see Thor the same way again. Get ready to stay up all night reading!”―New York Times #1 best-selling author Harlan Coben “The Tale of Rescue” by Michael J. Rosen – “Rosen portrays the dog’s attempts to save the family so astutely that readers will feel the dog’s determination and exhaustion, and his somber, parsed descriptions of the blizzard and the family’s subsequent disorientation in the whiteout bring their cold and fear close. The writing is matched by Fellows’ superb watercolor illustrations—expertly rendered scenes that are, thankfully, liberally sprinkled throughout…A fine, superbly illustrated tale of adventure, bravery, and loyalty.” —Kirkus Reviews “The Trouble with Ants” by Claudia Mills – ““In drily funny writing and b&w illustrations, Mills (the Franklin School Friends series) and Kath capture Nora’s delightful enterprising and willingness to push the boundaries—sometimes (she knows the limit when it comes to sitting with the boys at lunch). Nora’s genuine love for ants will resonate with children who have a passion for something out of the ordinary.” — Publishers Weekly “Unfriended” by Rachel Vail – “With keen insight, Vail reveals the internal struggles with uncertainty and self-doubt that can plague young teens regardless of popularity status. . . With a resolution that is both realistic and hopeful, Vail captures the complexity of middle school social challenges, insightfully addressing the issues of friendships and integrity.” —Publishers Weekly JUVENILE NON-FICTION “Amazing Places” by Lee Bennett Hopkins – “… 14 poems celebrate landmarks and attractions across the United States, such as the Grand Canyon, Fenway Park, and San Francisco’s Chinatown. In the tender opening poem from Janet S. Wong, a girl treasures a night camping with her mother in Alaska’s Denali National Park: “When the fire is spitting ready,/ she reaches/ in the bag, rustling,/ and hands me/ one big, fat, luscious/ marshmallow.” Joan Bransfield Graham’s concrete poem, “Sandy Hook Lighthouse,” is both written from the lighthouse’s perspective and shaped like one: “Wild/ storms rage,/ lightning crackles,/ nothing/ deters me./ I have/ stood on/ duty in this/ place for/ more than two/ centuries.” The far-ranging locations and multicultural, multigenerational cast help create a broadly appealing testament to the American landscape and people.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “Neighborhood Sharks: Hunting with the Great Whites of California’s Farallon Islands” by Katherine Roy – “Look closely at the cover of this impressive account of great white sharks off the Northern California coast: that bright red in the illustration is blood trailing from a chunk of freshly killed immature elephant seal–and a signal that Roy’s book will fully examine the sometimes chilling, always fascinating details of what makes this animal a predator.” ―The Horn Book “Out of the Woods: A True Story of an Unforgettable Event” by Rebecca Bond – “In 1914, four-year-old Antonio lives with his mother in the hotel she runs next to Gowganda Lake in Ontario, Canada. The large hotel is inhabited by short-term visitors as well as long-term renters, including lumberjacks and trappers. Because there aren’t many children to play with, the boy spends his time with the hotel’s employees and residents. He also enjoys the surrounding forest but seldom sees animals as they stay away, due to the lodgers’ activities. One summer day, fire is spotted in the distance and quickly spreads through the forest toward the building. The only safe place is the nearby lake, and people rush toward that refuge. Watching in wonder, they’re soon joined by the forest animals fleeing the fire, including moose, porcupines, wolves, and deer. For the next several hours, humans and animals have one common goal–to survive. Sepia-tone backgrounds and scratchy pen-and-ink drawings add life to the remembrance and give it the appropriate, old-fashioned feel. Children will be fascinated with the story experienced by the author’s grandfather and passed down for generations.” — Owen, Maryann. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Smart and Spineless: Exploring Invertebrate Intelligence” by Ann Downer – “Gr 6 Up—Invertebrates of all stripes are given fully researched attention here. Downer examines the intelligence of a variety of animals: worms, slime molds, bees, spiders, ants, shrimp, and jellyfish. This slim volume is superficially deceptive: though crowded with full-color photographs, drawings, charts and side boxes,… Readers will discover that bees can learn to associate an abstract symbol with a sweet-tasting reward or a bitter-tasting punishment. Charles Darwin realized that earthworms were expert soil engineers with the ability to navigate their world through trial and error. Animal behaviorists believe that octopuses have personalities. The female tarantula hawk wasp can analyze surroundings and compare size and volume when hunting her prey. Extensive back matter makes this title perfect for research. VERDICT Downer does a fine job revealing the intelligence of the spineless creatures that make up more than 90 percent of animals on Earth.” —Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI YOUNG ADULT “Carry On: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow” by Rainbow Rowell – “”With rock-solid worldbuilding, a sweet and believable romance subplot, and satisfying ending, Carry On is a monumentally enjoyable reading experience. Hand this to fans of Rowell, Harry Potter, love stories, and magic.” ―School Library Journal “The Emperor of Any Place” by Tim Wynne-Jones – “Readers will be swept up quickly in the tense relationship between Evan and Griff, as well as the unlikely friendship between enemy soldiers fighting for survival in a surreal landscape. Without spelling out the metaphoric significance of the story within the story, Wynne-Jones provides enough hints for readers to make connections and examine the lines between war and peace, as well as hate and love.” — Publishers Weekly “Freedom Summer: The Savage Season That Made Mississippi Burn and Made America a Democracy” by Bruce Watson – “… Set against the backdrop of the puzzling disappearance of three of these young volunteers (known by the FBI case file as “Mississippi Burning”), Rubin’s crackling narrative chronicles the work of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee amid threats by the Ku Klux Klan. It’s no surprise, coming from Rubin, that this reads like suspenseful—and almost unbelievable—fiction, filled with courageous characters, shocking turns of events, and potent emotion. Fascinating and copious details are drawn from the author’s personal interviews with key figures, oral histories, and primary documents, all meticulously sourced in the back matter. Design is the sole weak spot: nonglossy pages and spreads of unadorned text are not especially welcoming. The photographs themselves, though, are well chosen, as are the reproductions of leaflets, reports, and papers, all of which bring vivid life to the events and speak to the human aspects of history. An educator’s guide available on the publisher’s website offers countless more leads for deeper research and lesson-plan inspiration. This well-researched and heartfelt work covers every angle, thereby honoring the brave inroads made by activists a half century ago.” — Erin Anderson “The Hired Girl” by Laura Amy Schlitz – “Written as a diary, the first-person narrative brings immediacy to Joan’s story and intimacy to her confessions and revelations. The distinctive household setting and the many secondary characters are well developed, while Joan comes alive on the page as a vulnerable, good-hearted, and sometimes painfully self-aware character struggling to find her place in the world. A memorable novel from a captivating storyteller.” —Booklist “Out of Darkness” by Ashley Hope Perez – “The beauty of Perez’s prose and her surefooted navigation through the dangerous landscape of the East Texas oil field in the 1930s redeem the fact that anyone who dares read this agonizing, star-crossed love story will end up in about six billion numb and tiny pieces. Absolutely stunning.” — Elizabeth Wein, author of Code Name Verity and Michael L. Printz Award Nominee “What We Saw” by Aaron Hartzler – ““This book is real. Like the protagonist, it’s vulnerable, honest, and incredibly brave. Kate’s story will be a lifeline for kids observing impossible situations and wondering where the right and wrong is in all of it. I could not put it down.” (Maya Van Wagenen, New York Times Bestselling Author of Popular) NEW ARRIVALS – SEPTEMBER 2015 ADULT FICTION “The Blue” by Lucy Clark – “”[Clarke] paints brilliant images of physical surroundings and takes readers on an emotional journey as she explores the fragile bonds that connect each crew member to the others. . . . The narrative is punctuated with interesting, unpredictable plot twists that keep coming until the final page.” —Kirkus Reviews “The Cartel: A Novel” by Don Winslow – “A monster of a novel—big in story, big in ambition. Based on real events, it’s unavoidably violent but not voyeuristic. There is a deep understanding of the bonds and betrayals inherent to the drug trade, considerable musing about the difference between vengeance and justice, and a recognition that even in the face of soul-sapping depravity, there can be nobility and courage.” — John Wilkens, The San Diego Union-Tribune “Crossing the Horizon” by Deanna Emberley Bailey – “Based on the author’s own loss of her two sons, Crossing the Horizon demonstrates love’s unstoppable ability to connect us forever to those we cherish. This is at once a poignant and ultimately uplifting tale of love reaching beyond the boundaries of life and death to a lasting relationship — one that crosses the horizon.” — back cover “Dragonfly in Amber” by Diana Gabaldon – “”A judicious blend of history and romance…proves that, regarding talent, Diana Gabaldon is light-years ahead of her romance-novelist colleagues.” Daily News (New York) “Four Knights with the Duke” by Lisa Kleypas – “A smart, desperate heroine who will do anything to protect her nephew and his heritage and a hero worthy of the challenge find love and trust, as well as a surfeit of passion, in this latest from James. Sparkling dialog, well-placed Shakespearean quotes, and an engaging cast of sharply rendered supporting characters (especially a plucky youngster and a marvelous horse) add to the fun. Readers will also enjoy the cameo appearance by the Duke of Villiers and Mia’s hilarious romance novel notes.” — Kristin Ramsdell. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2015. “The French Prize” by James L. Nelson – “A lively, rapidly paced yarn set in 1799, a year in which America is embroiled in an undeclared war at sea with its former ally, France. … This is vintage Nelson, with finely drawn characters and vivid shipboard action written by one who has sailed before the mast. Nelson is at his best describing a ship assaulted in a tempest by howling winds and heaving seas.” — Quarterdeck on The French Prize “A Garden of Sand” by Earl Thompson – “Destitution, hunger, cruelty, rootlessness—all the odds stand against Jacky, the young boy at the center of this powerful, popular American classic, yet still he prevails. Resourcefully, doggedly, Jacky nurtures his spirit of independence, his capacity to love, and his faith in a nation’s dream in a journey that takes him from Wichita to Corpus Christi and from poverty to possibility.” — back cover “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee – “Written in the mid-1950s, Go Set a Watchman imparts a fuller, richer understanding and appreciation of Harper Lee. Here is an unforgettable novel of wisdom, humanity, passion, humor, and effortless precision—a profoundly affecting work of art that is both wonderfully evocative of another era and relevant to our own times. It not only confirms the enduring brilliance of To Kill a Mockingbird, but also serves as its essential companion, adding depth, context, and new meaning to an American classic.” — back cover “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon – “Unrivaled storytelling,,,unforgettable characters…rich historical detail…these are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon’s work….Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters. Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages…” — back cover “Twice a Texas Bride” by Linda Broday – “Broday crafts a richly atmospheric Western complete with the grittiness of the frontier as well as the tenderness of blossoming love… With a touching and gentle, yet rugged and real story, Broday captures the West – and readers’ hearts.” – RT Book Reviews “Voyager” by Diana Gabaldon – “In this rich vibrant tale, Diana Gabaldon continues the story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser that began with the now-classic novel Outlander and continued to Dragonfly in Amber. Sweeping us from the battlefields of eighteenth-century Scotland to the exotic West Indies, Diana Gabaldon weaves magic once again in an exhilarating and utterly unforgettable novel. ” — back cover “Written in the Blood: A Novel” by Stephen Lloyd Jones – “In The String Diaries (2014), the author introduced us to a hidden element of society: a group of people, called the Long Lives, who can change their shapes. There aren’t many of these shape-shifters, and if an ancient evil beast has its way, there soon will be none of them. In this fast-paced sequel, Leah Wilde races against time, and against a creature of almost unimaginable power and deceptiveness, to save the few remaining Long Lives (including her own mother). Even though the book carries over characters and story threads from the previous novel, readers can approach it as a stand-alone; the author provides enough background to keep us from feeling disoriented. And the pace is so fast that readers are essentially propelled through the book, carried from one character to another, bouncing around from one place in the world to another, completely caught up in the story. A novel that’s just as good as the one that came before–and, in this case, that means essential reading for devotees of high-end sf.” — Pitt, David. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. ADULT MYSTERY “Aunty Lee’s Deadly Specials” by Ovidia Yu – “Rosie “Aunty” Lee, the feisty widow and amateur sleuth and proprietor of Singapore’s best-loved home-cooking restaurant, is back in another delectable, witty mystery involving scandal and murder among the city’s elite.” — back cover “Aunty Lee’s Delights” by Ovidia Yu – “Wise, witty and charming, Aunty Lee’s Delights is a spicy mystery about love, friendship, and food in Singapore, where money flows freely and people of many religions and ethnicities coexist peacefully, but where tensions lurk just below the surface, sometimes with deadly consequences.” — Ovidia Yu “Big Little Lies” by LIane Moriarty – “Big Little Lies is a brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, mothers and daughters, schoolyard scandal, and the dangerous little lies we tell ourselves just to survive.” — inside front cover “Boo” by Neil Smith – Short story writer Smith (Bang Crunch) delivers a splendidly confident debut novel, a fantasy of emotional healing in a unique afterlife.. … Smith smoothly develops his vision of an afterlife in which a theoretical god supplies random items from the living world, electronics run without power, and kids are left to their own devices. The story is never about providing solid answers, but readers who appreciate that sort of ambiguity will find that the emotional payoffs are both surprising and moving. ” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “Hush, Hush: A Tess Monaghan Novel” by Laura Lippman — “Motherhood plus murder equals one intense, uproarious, and riveting mystery from a classy crime writer (Lippman) of wit and wisdom. … With an intriguing cast of characters, stinging dialogue, hilarious moments, and a superbly convoluted and suspenseful plot, Lippman has created an incisive and provocative tale about parents good and evil.” — Seaman, Donna. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “Miss Julia Lays Down the Law” by Ann B. Ross – “Spirited, sassy, and thoroughly charming, Etta Mae Wiggins manages to turn a day of misfortune and mishaps into an endlessly entertaining adventure.” — Erika Marks, author of It Comes in Waves “Miss Julia’s Marvelous Makeover” by Ann B. Ross – “.A fun confection where Miss Julia, in letting go of some of her hidebound ideas and social prejudices, learns that her worst enemy may well be the guy she helped elect…and her best ally may be [one] she’s always thought beneath her contempt. Yes, Miss Julia is back, and I, for one, am a happy camper.” — J.A. Jance “The Murderer’s Daughter: A Novel” by Jonathan Kellerman – “In his latest, Kellerman introduces psychologist Grace Blades. …Kellerman doesn’t let off-the-charts genius Grace become one-dimensional. Her backstory and challenge to fit in, even into adulthood, are an engaging part of this satisfying mystery, which, though billed as a stand-alone, could certainly make a spin-off series.” — Keefe, Karen. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “The Weed That Strings the Hangman’s Bag” by Alan Bradley – “… Flavia’s world is 1950s England—specifically, a very old country house that just happens to have a long-abandoned chemistry laboratory. And Flavia just happens to be fascinated by chemistry—particularly poisons. This helps her solve mysteries because, as Flavia says, “There’s something about pottering with poisons that clarifies the mind.” This time she becomes involved with the members of a traveling puppet show that features the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. When the puppetmaster is mysteriously electrocuted during the show, Flavia knows it can’t be an accident and eventually finds the murderer. The rest of Flavia’s family are also eccentric, to say the least, and add greatly to the overall fun. Thank goodness Bradley is not allowing Flavia to grow up too quickly; we need more sleuths whose primary mode of transportation is a bicycle.” –Judy Coon ADULT NON-FICTION “Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth?” by Alan Weisman – “Spirited descriptions, a firm grasp of complex material, and a bomb defuser’s steady precision make for a riveting read… Weisman’s cogent and forthright global inquiry, a major work, delineates how education, women’s equality, and family planning can curb poverty, thirst, hunger, and environmental destruction. Rigorous and provoking, Countdown will generate numerous media appearances for Weisman and spur many a debate.” — Booklist (starred review) “Daughters of the Samurai” by Janice P. Nimura – “A riveting story of three remarkable girls, caught in the maelstrom of one of the strangest culture clashes in modern history, Daughters of the Samurai is history writing at its finest and required reading for anyone interested in Japan.” — (Ruth Ozeki, author of A Tale for the Time Being) “H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald – Beautiful and nearly feral, H is for Hawk reminds us that excellent nature writing can lay bare some of the intimacies of the wild world as well. Her book is so good that, at times, it hurt me to read it. It draws blood, in ways that seem curative.” — Dwight Garner, New York Times “Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution” by Kathleen Duval – ““With deep research and lively writing, Kathleen DuVal musters a compelling cast to recover the dramatic story of the American Revolution in borderlands uneasily shared by rival empires, enslaved people, and defiant natives. She deftly reveals powerful but long-hidden dimensions of a revolution rich with many possible alternatives to the triumph of the United States.”—Alan Taylor, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Internal Enemy “The Lost Girls: The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions and the Incredible Rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus” by John Glatt – “A New York Times best-selling crime writer, Glatt recounts a case that shook us all: Ariel Castro’s over-decade-long imprisonment and repeated rape and beating of three young women in Cleveland and their May 2013 escape. Castro’s family and musician friends weigh in, as do the neighbors who saw the rescue. Creep- and anger-inducing, for sure.” — Barbara Hoffert. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “Pig Tales: An Omnivore’s Quest for Sustainable Meat” by Barry Estabrook – ““Estabrook puts his substantial reporting, storytelling, and writing talents in the service of the pig. He documents the horrors perpetrated in America on this miracle creature, but he also describes the ways to break away from those horrors. . . . Pig Tales appalled me, terrified me, and then filled me with hope.” (Michael Ruhlman, author of Charcuterie and Salumi) ADULT AUDIO BOOK “Finders Keepers” by Stephen King – “… Here, the actor’s (Patton) deceptively mellow, vaguely Southern delivery helps spin a thrilling yarn that shuffles two tales separated by 35 years. … Both stories converge when Morris is released from prison and arrives in town expecting to find his cache. Though the novel unfolds in third-person narration, King slants each chapter toward its featured player, and Patton adds an appropriate attitude. For example, he reads the chapters focused on Morris with a sort of grim determination laced with anger. The Pete chapters have a halting quality that reflects the teen’s suspicious nature and lack of self-confidence. The chapters devoted to Drew Halliday, a crooked book dealer, are given a smarmy air of extreme self-satisfaction. The bottom line is that King has added another superb novel of suspense to his ever-increasing list, and Patton’s inventive interpretations make it a must-hear audio.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “The Winthrop Woman” by Anya Seton – …The novel focuses on the life of Elizabeth Winthrop, the vibrant and rebellious niece of the colony’s first governor. … The expansive story provides James scope to demonstrate her skill at voicing characters of both genders, and their stories add to the picture of early seventeenth-century life in these colonies. In tone and pace, James’ voice reveals her sympathy for Elizabeth’s travails. Her characterization of Elizabeth’s relationship with Telaka, the Indian woman who becomes her maid and confidant, is especially poignant. The tapestry of English, Dutch, and Indian characters and their stories enliven the novel. Seton’s attention to historical detail, coupled with the narrator’s clear sense of character, makes this a rewarding listening experience.” — McCay, Mary. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. BLUE/DVD “Far From the Madding Crowd” “Home” “How to Get Away with Murder; The Complete First Season” “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” “Paddington” “A Place to Call Home Season 1” “A Place to Call Home Season 2” “Homeland The Complete Fourth Season” “The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season” “Woman in Gold” “The Babies and Doggies Book” by John and Molly “Whose Tools?” by Toni Buzzeo & Jim Datz CHILDREN’S MUSIC “Archie the Daredevil Penguin” by Andy Rash “Beautiful Moon: A Child’s Prayer” by Tonya Bolden “A Dance Like Starlight” by Kristey Dempsey & Floyd Cooper “The Day the Crayons Came Home” by Drew Daywalt “The Farmer and the Clown” by Marla Frazee “Frog and Toad Storybook Treasury” by Arnold Lobel “Grandaddy’s Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box” by Michael S. Bandy & Eric Stein “Interstellar Cinderella” by Deborah Underwood “Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965” by Jonah Winter “Lizard from the Park” by Mark Pett “My Teacher is a Monster! No I Am Not.” by Peter Brown “Night Animals” by Gianna Marino “Over in the Wetlands” by Caroline Starr Rose & Rob Dunlavey “R is for Rocket” by Tad Hills “Sun and Moon” by LIndsey Yankey “The Tea Party in the Woods” by Akiko Miyakoshi “We Forgot Brock!” by Carter Goodrich “What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night” by Refe & Susan Tuma “Winnie Plays Ball” by Leda Schubert JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK “Smek for President” by Adam Rex – “”First-time novelist Rex has written an imaginative, wacky, hilarious sci-fi story that will appeal to fans of Eoin Colfer and Jon Scieszka. Lively cartoon-paneled illustrations are interspersed throughout and add to the fun. This is a fast-paced adventure with a whip-smart protagonist, a lovable and resourceful extraterrestrial, and plenty of social commentary.”―School Library Journal, starred review JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY “The Iridescence of Birds: A Book About Henri Matisse” by Patricia MacLachlan – “K-3. In this exploration of the painter’s early encounters with color, Henri’s mother brightens his gray surroundings, brings him fruits and flowers to arrange, and swathes a room in red rugs. Most inspiring are the changeable colors of pigeons (given to Henri by his father). Relief prints with digital techniques become bolder and brighter as the book progresses while incorporating Matisse’s own imagery.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2015. JUVENILE FICTION “Lexie” by Audrey Couloumbis – “Gr. 3-6. Lexie isn’t looking forward to a week at the summer beach house without her mother, but she is looking forward to spending some time with her dad. It will be their first time at the beach house since the divorce. The idea of time alone with Daddy is upset when Lexie learns that Daddy has invited his new girlfriend and her children to the beach house for the week. Couloumbis has written a story that is relevant to young readers, and Lexie tells her story with an honesty that admits her own petty feelings, but also shows her attempt to see the world from others’ viewpoint. Illustrations and a fast-paced storyline make this a quick read.” — Lisa Hunt, Apple Creek Elementary, ABC-CLIO, INC., c2011. “Out of my Mind” by Sharon M. Draper – “Narrator Melody is a fifth grader with cerebral palsy. She’s brilliant, but few people realize just how brilliant until she receives ‘Elvira,’ her Medi-Talker computer. Draper paints the picture of a real girl–with tantrums and attitude, problems with mean girls and oafish adults. This is an eye-opening book with an unforgettable protagonist and a rich cast of fully realized, complicated characters.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2010. “The Serpent’s Shadow” by Rick Riordan – “… This epic battle and the quiet concluding chapters glow, alternating heroism and humanity, with any trace of bombast erased by the wry wit of the alternating narrators, Sadie and Carter. As in The Red Pyramid (2010) and The Throne of Fire (2011), the cast of characters here is confusingly large and the backstory sometimes seems tucked into the spaces between the battles. But powered by Riordan’s talent for creating vividly written action scenes and his ability to keep a complicated story moving, this volume brings the Kane Chronicles series to a rousing conclusion.” — Phelan, Carolyn. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2012. JUVENILE NON-FICTION “Amulet Book One The Stonekeeper” by Kazu Kibuishi – “Gr 4 Up-Hurrying to pick up her brother, Emily and her parents have a tragic accident, and her father dies. After this dark beginning, the story skips forward two years to when the remaining family members are forced to move to an ancestral house in a small town. Rumored to be haunted, it is unkempt and forbidding. The first night there, Emily’s mother goes down to the basement to investigate a noise and doesn’t return. The kids search for her and discover a doorway into another world, where their mother has been swallowed by a monster and is being taken away. An amulet that Emily found in the house tells her that together they can save her, but her brother isn’t so sure that this voice can be trusted. Still, what other choice do they have in this strange place? Gorgeous illustrations with great color bring light to this gloomy tale. Filled with excitement, monsters, robots, and mysteries, this fantasy adventure will appeal to many readers, but it does have some truly nightmarish elements.” –Dawn Rutherford, King County Library System, …CAHNERS PUBLISHING, c2008. “Beautiful Hands” by Kathryn Otoshi & Bret Baumgarten – “Ages 3-up. This celebration of human capability subverts expectations with every page turn, as Otoshi (Two) and Baumgarten twist physical actions, such as planting or lifting, into more abstract ideas. “What will your beautiful hands do today?” begins the book; the question is one Baumgarten asked his children daily, before his death in 2014. Images created from handprints and fingerprints, inked in a vibrant palette of paint and set against white backgrounds, accompany reader-directed questions that are broken up over page turns, allowing each surprising conclusion to make its full impact. “Will you plant… ideas?” write the authors, as circles of handprints attached to green stems suggest both fiery dandelions and the explosive energy of an epiphany. In two spreads dedicated to the phrase “Will they lift… spirits?” a tiny bird is first seen perched on a yellow hand; a page turn reveals the bird in its full splendor as its wings stretch across the spread, slender blue and magenta fingerprints transformed into delicate feathers. It’s an inspiring reminder of all the intangible things that our bodies, hearts, and minds have the capacity to do.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “The Colossus Rises: Seven Wonders Series” by Peter Lerangis – “Grades 4-8. Part Goonies, part MacGyver, part Percy Jackson, this big series starter is sure to please readers looking for underdog heroes and their unbelievable adventures. … The tension of whom to trust and why keeps readers guessing, and the quick action, high stakes, and clever solutions make this a slam dunk. ” — Booth, Heather. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2012. “Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome” by Brad Montague and Robby Novak – “Grades 3-6. Ten-year-old Novak became a YouTube sensation with his Kid President series, coproduced by actor Rainn Wilson, which encourages positivity and cooperation with funny pep talks and celebrity interviews. … Plenty of interviews with inspiring young people who are agents of positive change serve as the backbone of the book’s message. A dynamic mixed-media layout of photographs, illustrations, and fan submissions punctuate Novak’s platform. Even the most ardent cynics will find themselves laughing along with the Kid President’s silly but hugely insightful musings.” — Anderson, Erin. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “The Knight at Dawn: Magic Tree House #2” by Mary Pope Osborne – Let the magic tree house whisk you on an adventure with brother and sister Jack and Annie. From a mysterious knight and a medieval castle to a spooky dungeon and a secret passage, The Knight at Dawn has everything to keep young readers turning pages.” — inside front cover “The Magic Trap” by Jacqueline Davies – “Grades 3-6. Since their parents’ divorce many years earlier, Evan and Jessie have been disappointed that their dad, who travels the world as a journalist, seldom calls or visits. Now he is back in their lives, for a week at least, looking after them while their mother is away. .. their father’s unexpectedly early departure leaves them home alone, and soon they are figuring out how to survive a hurricane on their own. …As the third-person narrative switches from one child’s point of view to the other, the contrast between the two is marked and consistently believable. Readers intrigued by the magic theme will also appreciate the appended instructions for a card trick. ” — Phelan, Carolyn. 248p. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “Mama Built a Little Nest” by Jennifer Ward – “PreS-Gr 3. A practically perfect science picture book. Ward features a different kind of bird’s nest on each spread, with a four-line rhyming verse suitable for reading aloud on the left-hand pages, and a few sentences offering more information, at a higher reading level, on the right. Jenkins’s colorful cut-paper collages, set against white backgrounds that emphasize their attention to detail, illuminate each of the birds’ creations. Readers will find nests ranging from the tree-hole cavities of woodpeckers to the scrape nests of falcons to the astonishing woven nests of weaverbirds, and even some that challenge readers’ assumptions about what a nest is, such as the emperor penguin egg’s “nest” on top of the father’s feet. Equally excellent for classroom or storytime, this harmonious blend of text and illustrations executes a simple concept beautifully, in a manner that allows readers of various ages to approach the book in different ways.” — Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “The Most Amazing Creature in the Sea” by Brenda Z. Guiberson – “Handsome, softly realistic illustrations depict an assortment of ocean dwellers, each accompanied by a brief paragraph full of interesting factoids as each creature proclaims itself “the most amazing creature in the sea.” . . . An eye-catching jumping-off point for further investigation.” — School Library Journal, “Olivia’s Birds: Saving the Gulf” by Olivia Bouler – “Eleven-year-old Bouler, who raised more than ,000 for the Audubon Society’s Gulf Coast oil spill recovery efforts through the sale of her bird paintings, pairs her artwork with casual, informative passages to create an upbeat lesson on bird identification, habitat, and nature preservation. Birds are organized according to kid-friendly classifications, like ‘Birds That Live in the Woods’ and ‘Weird & Wacky Birds,’ including the pyrrhuloxia and Eastern phoebe (‘Dogs wag their tails–and so do these birds perched on a branch!’). Bouler’s depictions of familiar birds like the Canada goose, bald eagle, and hummingbird are carefully observed and spirited; her vivacious attitude may inspire ecologically minded readers to get involved.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2011. “Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes” by Rick Riordan – “The age-old stories are endlessly strong, resonant, an surprising, while the telling here is fresh, irreverent, and amusing. This hefty volume is also a tall, handsome one, with fine paper, richly colorful full-page and spot pictures, and simple, attractive borders on pages of text. John Rocco…illustrates the myths with drama, verve and clarity. A must-have addition to the Percy Jackson cannon.” — back cover “Princess Academy” by Shannon Hale – “Gr. 6-9. Miri would love to join her father and older sister as a miner in Mount Eskel’s quarry. Not a glamorous aspiration for a 14-year-old, perhaps, but the miners produce the humble village’s prize stone, linder, and mining is a respected occupation that drives the local economy. When the local girls are rounded up to compete for the hand of the kingdom’s prince, Miri, the prize student in the Princess Academy, gets her chance to shine. …. Hale nicely interweaves feminist sensibilities in this quest-for-a-prince-charming, historical-fantasy tale. Strong suspense and plot drive the action as the girls outwit would-be kidnappers and explore the boundaries of leadership, competition, and friendship.” — Anne O’Malley.AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2005. “Water is Water: A Book About the Water Cycle” by Miranda Paul – “A biracial brother and sister explore the out-of-doors (and a bit of mischief) through the four seasons in this poetic look at the many forms water takes on its trip through its cycle. … The water cycle’s importance is brought home in the closing pages, snow leading to spring to mud to roots to apples to cider. Backmatter tells more about each step in the cycle, using solid explanations and science vocabulary. An engaging and lyrical look at the water cycle. (water facts, further reading, bibliography) (Informational picture book.” — KIRKUS MEDIA LLC, c2015. YOUNG ADULT “All the Bright Places” by Jennifer Niven – “”In her YA debut, adult author Niven creates a romance so fresh and funny. . . The journey to, through, and past tragedy is romantic and heartbreaking, as characters and readers confront darkness, joy, and the possibilities—and limits—of love in the face of mental illness.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review “Brisingr” by Christopher Paolini – “In most respects, this third chapter in Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle feels like the calm before the storm; the majority of the more than 700 pages are dominated by storytelling, plotting, and preparations for battle. If there is a complaint from readers, it will be that Paolini revels too much in long conversations between his characters while action takes a backseat, but fans of the genre will bask in his generosity: …. In fact, clarity is the author’s best asset: few could make such a Tolkienesque universe so manageable. ” — Daniel Kraus. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2008. “Bone: Crown of Horns” by Jeff Smith – “This final volume in the popular graphic-novel series takes Bone and his companions on one last journey: to seek out Thorn’s vision, a ‘Crown of Horns,’ in the hopes that it will return peace to the kingdom. As all parties converge on the royal city for battle, Smith packs the pages with action, adventure, and a satisfying conclusion.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2009. “Eldest” by Christopher Paolini – “The second book in the Inheritance Trilogy,…takes up the epic story just three days after the end of the bloody battle in which Eragon slew the Shade Durza, and the Varden and dwarves defeated the forces of the evil ruler of the Empire. … Alternating narratives follow the exploits of Eragon and of Roran as each plays his role in the inevitable advance toward the final battle. Once again, the expected fantasy elements are well in place, and the characters and their relationships continue to develop nicely. The ending promises an even more cataclysmic battle ahead.” — Sally Estes. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2005. “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini – “… 15-year-old Eragon discovers an odd blue gemstone while exploring an infamous stretch of forest. It is a dragon egg, fated to hatch in his care. Eragon quickly develops a psychic connection with the female dragon that emerges, whom he names Saphira (‘His emotions were completely open to her mind, and she understood him better than anyone else’). Eragon narrowly escapes doom with Saphira’s help, but the uncle who raised him is killed, setting up a robust revenge/adventure tale. … Paolini, who was 15 years old himself when he began this book, takes the near-archetypes of fantasy fiction and makes them fresh and enjoyable, chiefly through a crisp narrative and a likable hero. … An auspicious beginning to both career and series.” — CAHNERS PUBLISHING, c2003. “Inheritance or The Vault of Souls” by Christopher Paolini – … “Inheritance is the final book of the wildly popular “Inheritance Cycle” by wunderkind Christopher Paolini. …The Christian Science Monitor “Featuring spectacular artwork by John Jude Palencar, this book brings the bestselling Inheritance cycle to a breathtaking conclusion.” Middlesbrough Evening Gazette “It is an extremely compelling and well written book, set in the magical land of Alagaesia, and is one of the best fantasy books I have read. Christopher Paolini is a great author who has been able to conjure up a fantastical yet believable world. This is just as brilliant as all the other books in the series and ends spectacularly, but not in the way I expected…” Kate Lazenby Western Morning News New Books for Children The Greensboro Free Library was fortunate recently to receive a grant from the Books for Children Program of the Libri Foundation. The foundation is a nationwide organization which donates new, high quality hardcover children’s books to small, rural public libraries. Our library received a total of 79 books with a total retail value of $1,401.36. Some of these books are new math & science books. Some of them are: “Gideon and Otto” by Olivier Dunrea for Preschool – When Gideon the gosling loses his favorite toy, panic ensues as he searches everywhere for Otto. When Otto returns home, on the back of a turtle, all is once again right with the world. “How to Clean a Hippopotamus: A Look at Unusual Animal Partnerships” by Steve Jenkins for grades K-3 – In a book accessible enough for young readers but with enough information for older researchers, this books introduces the symbiotic relationship that exists between many unlikely animal pairs. “Al Capone Does My Homework” by Gennifer Choldenko for grades 5-8 – When the family apartment burns down after his father’s promotion to associate warden, Moose Flanagan has a mystery to solve; Who did it? Come to the library and check out one of these wonderful books or go to our catalog to find more. This entry was posted in Library News on NEW ARRIVALS – JUNE 2015 ADULT FICTION “The Book of Aron” by Jim Shepard – “The Warsaw Ghetto during the darkest days of World War II is the setting of this important, heartbreaking but also inspiring new novel from National Book Award nominee Shepard (Like You’d Understand, Anyway). Told from the perspective of Aron, a Jewish boy in the ghetto, it is the study of the sadistic and systematic deprivation and dehumanization of a people. Forced with his family from the countryside into the ghetto, where he joins a band of hardy young smugglers, Aron eventually loses his entire clan to typhus, malnutrition, and forced labor and ends up in an orphanage in the ghetto run by Janusz Korczak, an important historical figure from this period. Korczak was a well-known advocate for children’s rights before the war and became famous for the orphanage he ran in the ghetto, and the author brings this heroic figure powerfully to life. Shepard also skillfully depicts the blighted human and moral landscape within the ghetto, where normal understandings of right and wrong have become impossibly compromised under the pressure of extermination. Surrounded by devastation, hopelessness, and cruelty, Korczak becomes an exemplar of all that is good and decent in the human spirit. Few will be able to read the last terrible, inspiring pages without tears in their eyes.” –Patrick Sullivan, Manchester Community Coll., CT. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “Death and Mr. Pickwick” by Stephen Jarvis – “In this astounding first novel, Jarvis re-creates, in loving and exhaustive detail, the writing and publication of Charles Dickens’s first novel….The book offers an impressively imagined account of Seymour, Dickens, and a huge host of others (the sheer scale of the book is, itself, Dickensian)…[Death and Mr. Pickwick] is a staggering accomplishment, a panoramic perspecitive.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “The Debtor Class” by Ivan G. Goldman – “A chance encounter with collection-agency owner Philyaw leads ex-con Bento to a job and an unexpected sense of belonging in this gripping, elliptical novel from Goldman (Isaac: A Modern Fable). Bento and colleague Liz Huizar–who racked up student loans to obtain a master of library science degree, then found herself working as a dancing chicken for a fast-food restaurant–are at the center of an eccentric cast, including Bogart look-alike Philyaw; Gillespie, an unscrupulous cop whose Y2K fears led him to imbibe silver, permanently turning his skin blue; and Roland Sussman, a bestselling writer who returns from a three-year retreat in a commune to learn that his ex-girlfriend has stolen all his assets. Though Goldman doesn’t develop all his potentially intriguing characters or give much more than cursory accounts of their interactions, this is a sobering and triumphant read about the recent recession’s effects on average Americans, the challenges ex-convicts face in society, and the bonds people forge in unlikely circumstances. ” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “Discount” by Casey Gray – “As a microcosm of contemporary society, few places have the potential for being more evocative than a nationally recognized, big-box retailer. Set in the increasingly quirky border region of New Mexico (thank you, Breaking Bad), Gray’s tale of a few short days in the life of a discount superstore parses the activities and ambitions, desires and frustrations of its owners, management, employees, customers, and their families and cohorts on a minute-by-minute basis. There’s a widow whose dead husband lies cooling in their RV parked in the store’s lot, a severely disfigured Iraq war veteran learning the checkout ropes, a sometimes gang member working the deli counter, and a floor manager who opens a Pandora’s box of trouble by sending an inappropriate text to a coworker with troubles of her own. From disaffected goth teens to lonely housewives, Gray’s characters are far from being the cliched stereotypes these labels would suggest. Their frailties and pride, confusion and alienation, conformity and disdain reflect society’s essential conundrums with a zest and vigor that elevate them to prototypes of a new and daring culture. Fans of Jonathan Franzen and T. C. Boyle, Sam Lipsyte and Jonathan Tropper will flock to Gray’s hearty satire of rampant consumerism and corporate arrogance.” — Haggas, Carol. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” by Fannie Flagg – “As she listens to nursing home resident Ninnie Threadgoode tell stories of Whistle Stop, AL, in the 1930s, Evelyn decides to make positive life changes that lift her out of a midlife crisis. VERDICT Though this story of small-town characters may appear quaint, it packs great emotional punch, fearlessly touching on issues ranging from racism to depression. The storytelling never wavers, and bittersweet events are laced with gentle humor. A modern novel with the feel of a classic.” — Ala-Rusa Codes. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2013. “Girl at War” by Sara Novic – “Novic’s important debut brings painfully home the jarring fact that what appears in today’s headlines on a daily basis–the atrocities of wars in Africa and the Mideast–is neither new nor even particularly the worst that humankind can commit. Take it from 10-year-old Ana Juric, conscripted into the Yugoslav civil war in the early 1990s by the bad luck of simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. She is able to calm herself by going through the motions of loading and reloading a munitions magazine. And she’s one of the so-called lucky ones who survived and who was, by the grace of UN peacekeepers, delivered from her nightmarish homeland to the safety of an adoptive American family. However, as Novic gradually reveals, you can take the girl out of the war zone, but you can’t take the war zone out of the girl. By the time Ana becomes a student at a New York university, all that violence has been bottled up inside her head for a decade. Thanks to Novic’s considerable skill, Ana’s return visit to her homeland and her past is nearly as cathartic for the reader as it is for Ana.” — Chavez, Donna. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “This Heart of Mine” by Brenda Novak – “After serving 17 years in prison for a fatal accident she didn’t cause, Phoenix Fuller is back in Whiskey Creek to help her difficult, reclusive mother and get to know Jake, the son she hasn’t seen since the day she gave birth. Sadly, Riley Stinson, Jake’s dad and the man who is raising him, just wants her gone–and so do many of the townsfolk, especially the family of the girl she supposedly ran down. But Phoenix is not the frightened girl who left years earlier, and when the sparks begin to fly, she is more than willing to take the flak and fight for what she knows is right–and the man she’s never stopped loving. VERDICT A courageous, humble heroine intent on getting on with her life, a hero torn between his feelings and others’ expectations, and a surprisingly mature teen make this another engrossing addition to Novak’s addictive series.” — Kristin Ramsdell. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2015.3 “The Jazz Palace” by Mary Morris – “”Not only does Morris, rhapsodically fluent in the liberating innovations of jazz, vividly convey the passion to make music that rules the precarious lives of Benny and Napoleon. She also turns this tale of brutal hardships and stubborn dreams into a lush, swirling, evocative jazz composition, in which she sensitively depicts a city-in-flux shaped by poverty and romance, immigrants and migrants, anti-Semitism and racism, visionaries and gangsters. A graceful and involving affirmation of the transcendent power of art.” —Booklist, starred review “Language Arts” by Stephanie Kallos – “At two, Cody Marlow started talking to God. But just a few months later, he started losing his language, with God the last word to go. With Cody’s autism at its core, this story weaves back to his father Charles’ formative fourth-grade year, when he excelled in the Palmer handwriting method, entered a pilot language-arts program, won a citywide short story competition, and befriended the strange new boy, autistic Dana McGucken. When it’s clear that something is wrong with Cody, his mother, Allison, is relentless in seeking remedies, while Charles, teaching language arts at a private alternative school, finds his son pulling away from him. As Cody turns 21, his parents are divorced, with Charles, living alone in the family house, writing daughter Emmy as she leaves for college, and Allison seeking comfort in Judaism. After startling revelations, comfort comes, thanks to an ambitious art student and a feisty Italian nun with dementia. Kallos’ earlier novels,…This novel, masterfully plotted and written, is a wondrously beautiful story of love and loss, offering hope in the face of the harshest reality.” — Leber, Michele. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “The Liar” by Nora Roberts – “Appalled by the depth of her husband’s deceit and the debt he leaves behind when he is lost in a boating accident, Shelby Pomeroy Foxworth takes her three-year-old daughter, Callie, and heads home to her family and her Smoky Mountain roots. Reconnecting with her past and building a life for herself and Callie is the order of the day. Having another man in her life–especially one as appealing as Griff Lott–or realizing that something evil and dark has followed her to Rendezvous Ridge is certainly not on the agenda. … Riveting.” — Kristin Ramsdell. 512p. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2015. “Our Souls At Night” by Kent Haruf – “Within the first three pages of this gripping and tender novel, Addie Moore, a 70-year-old widow, invites her neighbor, Louis Waters, to sleep over. “No, not sex,” she clarifies. “I’m talking about getting through the night. And lying warm in bed, companionably.” Although Louis is taken off guard, the urgency of Addie’s loneliness does not come across as desperate, and her logic will soon persuade him. She reasons that they’re both alone (Louis’s wife has also been dead for a number of years) and that, simply, “nights are the worst.” What follows is a sweet love story, a deep friendship, and a delightful revival of a life neither of them was expecting, all against the backdrop of a gossiping (and at times disapproving) small town. When Addie’s six-year-old grandson arrives for the summer, Addie and Louis’s relationship is tested but ultimately strengthened. Addie’s adult son’s judgment, however, is not so easily overcome. In this book, Haruf, who died in 2014, returns to the landscape and daily life of Holt County, Colo., …with a stunning sense of all that’s passed and the precious importance of the days that remain.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “Paradise Sky” by Joe R. Lansdale – “The latest novel from Lansdale (The Thicket) revolves around an unfortunate misunderstanding that leads Ruggert, a local landowner, to seek vengeance against a young African American man, Willie. Ruggert and his men kill Willie’s father, and Willie flees his Texas home. Loving, a Civil War veteran, takes Willie under his wing and teaches him how to shoot and ride a horse. When Loving dies, Willie renames himself Nat Love in honor of his mentor and heads to the town of Deadwood in South Dakota Territory, where he befriends Wild Bill Hickock, among other colorful characters. When Ruggert hears that Nat is living in Deadwood, he sets out after the young man again. VERDICT Loosely based on the true story of African American cowboy Nat Love (1854-1921), this fast-paced Western with its multicultural cast of characters is a winner. Readers of Patrick deWitt’s The Sisters Brothers will welcome Love’s sense of humor and resilience in the midst of the rough-and-tumble American West.” — Emily Hamstra, Univ. of Michigan Libs., Ann Arbor. 416p. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2015. “Royal Wedding: A Princess Diaries Novel” by Meg Cabot – “…When last we saw her, Mia had just graduated high school. Now 26, she’s still lovable, albeit more mature; (slightly) less of a hypochondriac; and a tad burned out by fame. But when longtime love Michael finally pops the question, Mia is more than happy to surrender to the fairy tale. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Princess Diaries book without a royal scandal: another surprising secret from Mia’s father, as well as interference from the ever-present, deliciously wicked Grandmere, creates a whirlwind of jaw-dropping, hilarious, and occasionally touching events. … Original fans of the series, now adults themselves, will be thrilled with this, but it will be enjoyable for those on either side of Cabot’s extensive fan base … ” –Reagan, Maggie. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “The Sympathizer” by Viet Thanh Nguyen – “Adept in the merciless art of interrogation, the nameless spy who narrates Nguyen’s dark novel knows how to pry answers from the unwilling. Unexpectedly, however, this Vietnamese communist sympathizer finds himself being tortured by the very revolutionary zealots he has helped make victorious in Saigon. He responds to this torture by extending an intense self-interrogation already underway before his incarceration. The narrator thus plumbs his singular double-mindedness by reliving his turbulent life as the bastard son of a French priest and a devout Asian mother. Haunted by a faith he no longer accepts, insecure in the communist ideology he has embraced, the spy sweeps a vision sharpened by disillusionment across the tangled individual psyches of those close to him–a friend, a lover, a comrade–and into the warped motives of the imperialists and ideologues governing the world he must navigate. In an antiheroic trajectory that takes him from Vietnam during the war to the U.S. and then back, Nguyen’s cross-grained protagonist exposes the hidden costs in both countries of America’s tragic Asian misadventure. Nguyen’s probing literary art illuminates how Americans failed in their political and military attempt to remake Vietnam–but then succeeded spectacularly in shrouding their failure in Hollywood distortions. Compelling–and profoundly unsettling.” — Christensen, Bryce. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Your Next Breath” by Iris Johansen – “In bestseller Johansen’s… novel …, the CIA operative is pleased to be reunited with her 11-year-old son, Luke, after his rescue from a Russian criminal who kidnapped him when the boy was two. Meanwhile, Catherine determines that the man responsible for the brutal murders of three people close to her is Tomas Santos, a drug dealer who was recently released from prison in Caracas–and who hates Catherine for killing his wife in a shoot-out. Hu Chang, her best friend from Hong Kong (where she grew up), and Richard Cameron, a security chief for a powerful conglomerate with whom she once worked on a case, assist Catherine in the hunt for Santos, as do Eve Duncan, the heroine of the author’s main series, and Eve’s policeman husband, Joe Quinn. Paranormal scenes in which Catherine and Cameron communicate at a distance serve to heighten the sexual tension between them. ” –Agent: Andrea Cirillo, Jane Rotrosen Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. ADULT MYSTERY “The Bone Tree” by Greg Iles – “Penn Cage and fiancee Caitlin Masters doggedly continue their search for the truth behind a series of murders from the 1960s. Past secrets have resurfaced to haunt Penn’s father, Dr. Tom Cage. When Tom is accused of killing his former nurse, he jumps bail to evade the far-extending reach of the Double Eagles, a Ku Klux Klan secret cell. Frank Knox, the deceased Double Eagles leader, was rumored to have been highly involved with the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Tracking this theory, FBI special agent John Kaiser is determined to hear the truth from Cage. High-ranking state policeman Forrest Knox, Frank’s son, is also hunting for Cage, using his extensive network of corrupt police and government officials. Tangible proof of the conspiracy is rumored to be in a giant cypress known as the Bone Tree, but Forrest and the rest of the Double Eagles will do anything to stop Penn, Caitlin, and Cage. VERDICT Picking up immediately from Natchez Burning, best-selling author Iles superbly blends past and present in his swift and riveting story line.” Joy Gunn, Paseo Verde Lib., Henderson, NV. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2015. “Death by Dinosaur” by J. D. Mallinson – “A visiting professor from Germany has been found dead of unnatural causes at a natural history museum in London, where he cut a controversial figure. Is his demise a result of acute rivalries within the academic community? Or is it related to his background in Germany? Inspector George Mason, of Scotland Yard Special Branch, is assigned to solve this crime, which has major repercussions in official circles in England, Germany and France. Mason is ably assisted in his investigations by Detective Sergeant Alison Aubrey, as by detectives seconded from other police forces in Britain. His enquiries take him to parts of rural England, France, Switzerland and Germany, accurately portrayed by an author who spent several years teaching and traveling in Europe. ” — Amazon.com “Death in the Floating City” by Tasha Alexander – “Alexander’s seventh Lady Emily mystery, set in Venice, is one of her best, not only for the fabulous Lady Emily (a relative of Amelia Peabody?), her comely mate Colin Hargreaves, and the circuitous plot, but also because readers will fall in love with the vividly described nineteenth-century Floating City…Fun to read, fast paced, and delightfully suspenseful…the perfect entertainment for both Elizabeth Peters fans and readers who have enjoyed Lauren Willig’s Pink Carnation novels.” – Booklist “A Demon Summer” by G. M. Malliet – “Agatha-winner Malliet’s entertaining fourth Max Tudor cozy…finds the former MI5 spy turned Anglican priest working up the nerve to tell his bishop that he plans to marry Awena Owen, who holds decidedly untraditional religious views. But before Max and Awena can tie the knot, the bishop dispatches him to the nunnery of Monkbury Abbey, where the sisters produced a fruitcake that sickened the Earl of Lislelivet some months after he visited the abbey. The bishop, who’s worried that the poisoning wasn’t an accident, believes that Max is better suited than the police to gain the sisters’ confidence and learn the truth about the fruitcake. The community, Max learns, is divided between those who want the abbey to have more contact with the outside world and those who don’t. Meanwhile, he has a possibly related crime to solve. The ending with a traditional gathering of the suspects will please Golden Age fans.” — Agent: Vicky Bijur, Vicky Bijur Literary. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “Destroyer Angel” by Nevada Barr – “Bestseller Barr’s gripping 18th Anna Pigeon novel (after 2012’s The Rope) takes the National Park Service ranger on an autumn camping trip along the Fox River of the Iron Range in upstate Minnesota. Anna’s first vacation since her honeymoon three years earlier doubles as a get-together with Heath Jarrod, a paraplegic; Heath’s daughter, Elizabeth; Leah Hendricks, who designs outdoor gear; and Leah’s daughter, Katie. For Leah, the trip also is a “shakedown cruise” to test a new line of equipment to make the outdoors accessible to the handicapped. On their second night, four armed men invade the campsite while Anna is on a solo canoe float. Barr touches again on her recurring theme, that man is the biggest threat in nature, as Anna works unseen to disarm the thugs and free her friends. Barr’s gift for depicting breathtaking scenery elevates the story, as does Anna’s complex, ever-evolving personality.” — Agent: Dominick Abel, Dominick Abel Literary Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “Dry Bones: A Longmire Mystery” by Craig Johnson – ““The [Longmire] series continues to be fresh and innovative. In Dry Bones, Johnson accomplishes this through a ‘sixty-five-million-year-old cold case’ with current social and political implications, as well as via vibrantly complex characters. Devoted series fans won’t feel a sense of déjà vu in Dry Bones, but they will easily identify Johnson’s tendency toward innovative imagery (‘my brain felt like it was bouncing around like a sneaker inside a washing machine’), crack dialogue, humor and a strong sense of place. Absaroka’s maker brings dem bones to life, and readers are sure to rejoice.” —Shelf Awareness “Gathering Prey” by John Sandford – “With his usual electrifying plot, wit, and fascinating characters, Sandford commits multiple murders that will keep his legion of readers awake late into the night.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch “Heirs and Graces” by Rhys Bowen – “Set in 1934, Bowen’s rollicking seventh Royal Spyness mystery (after 2012’s The Twelve Clues of Christmas) finds Lady Georgiana Rannoch, a distant cousin of George V, typing up her mother’s life story. But once Mummy decides her memoirs are too scandalous for publication, Georgiana must seek new employment. With options limited, she writes Queen Mary, who rewards her with a royal audience and a business proposition. The son of the dowager Duchess of Eynsford, a friend of the queen’s, has not produced an heir, and the future of the family hinges on a newly discovered relation, Australian Jack Altringham. But Altringham, an uncouth sheep farmer, needs help acclimating to British high society, which is where Georgiana comes in. Inevitably, a murder crosses her path, and the quasi-royal again gets to show off her detecting chops. The appealing lead and breezy prose will remind many of James Anderson’s period mysteries featuring the Earl of Burford.” — Agent: Meg Ruley, the Jane Rotrosen Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2013. “Pursuit in Provence” by Phyllis Gobbell – “Gobbell’s refreshing debut introduces Jordan Mayfair, an architect from Savannah, Ga., who joins her 72-year-old travel writer uncle, Alex Carlyle, on a journey to Provence. Jordan’s troubles begin when their flight to Paris is diverted to Brussels, where she leaves her suitcase on a commuter train. The efforts of an American dressed like a cowboy to get it to her before the train pulls out of the station are to no avail. Later, in Paris, Jordan is stunned to see the cowboy-looking American she encountered in Brussels. Stranger still is the cowboy ending up outside her hotel as a hit-and-run victim. Jordan and Alex eventually reach the village of Fontvieille, where her hotel room is ransacked and her new suitcase flung open. Someone apparently believes Jordan has something valuable in her possession, but what? Seasoned with humor and evocative descriptions of magnificent historic sites, this whodunit should appeal to fans of both cozies and traditional mysteries.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “The Rest is Silence” by James R. Benn – “Benn offers a thrilling mix of fact and fiction in his ninth whodunit featuring Boston cop-turned-army investigator Billy Boyle (after 2013’s A Blind Goddess). On the eve of D-Day, Boyle, who serves on Eisenhower’s staff, travels to Kingsbridge, England, and looks into the death of an unknown man whose corpse washed ashore on a beach. Since the location was used as practice for the amphibious assault that will be launched shortly in France, the higher-ups are concerned that a link may exist between the dead man, who was shot in the head, and the secret invasion plans. A feud among local gangsters that Boyle learns about suggests a less sinister theory, but the path to the truth is appropriately complex. The affable and capable Boyle continues to grow as a character, and Benn effectively uses the impending Allied invasion of Europe as the background for the whodunit plot.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “The Silkworm” by Robert Galbraith – “Private detective Cormoran Strike, quite busy after his last high-profile case (The Cuckoo’s Calling), is now investigating the disappearance of author Owen Quine. Quine’s wife thinks he’s off at a writer’s retreat, but, of course, matters aren’t that simple. Quine’s new manuscript has been leaked to key people in the London publishing world, and his thinly veiled caricatures of his colleagues’ most private weaknesses have made him very unpopular. Meanwhile, Cormoran’s capable assistant Robin is planning her wedding and wishing she could resolve the unspoken tension between her boss and her fiance. Good luck with that. Verdict This Cormoran Strike adventure delivers on all the promise of the first one.” –Laurel Bliss, San Diego State Univ. Lib. . LJ Xpress Online Review. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. ADULT BIOGRAPHY “George Harrison: Behing the Locked Door” by Graeme Thomson – “He was known as the Quiet One, a “shallow” and “simplistic label,” as journalist and music biographer Thomson rightly notes. But George Harrison, the youngest Beatle, was a complicated fellow, “the least flashy, the least brash,” asserts Thomson; the Beatle who was least drawn to the glare of fame. Indeed, Harrison, who had a serious green thumb, seemed happier tending his garden than playing the role of the rock star. Many critics thought he would disappear from the spotlight after the Beatles officially split in April 1970. Instead, he enjoyed his most fertile period with the release of a triple album, All Things Must Pass, and the “symbolic pinnacle” of his career, the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, the first benefit music concert. Thomson looks at Harrison’s normal upbringing in Liverpool; his joining the Beatles and the chaos that followed; his forging a solo career as well as his stint with the Traveling Wilburys; his role as a movie producer; and his final years, including a violent attack in his home and his death in 2001 in Beverly Hills at 58. Thomson is especially compelling in his illumination of Harrison’s inner life, his robust spirituality, and his deep love of Indian culture. A must for all Beatles collections and for fans of the quiet man himself.” — Sawyers, June. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Words Without Music: A Memoir” by Philip Glass – “An absorbing, graceful, and humane window into the interior life of one of our most important and arguably most famous composers…. For everyone who has been fascinated and moved by his music, the book will be full of deep insights into how Glass the man became Glass the composer.” — George Grella – The Brooklyn Rail “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough – “Mechanical invention is close to a religious calling in this reverent biography of the pioneers of heavier-than-air flight. Pulitizer-winning historian McCullough (Truman) sees something exalted in the two bicycle mechanics and lifelong bachelors who lived with their sister and clergyman father in Daytton, Ohio. He finds them–especially Wilbur, the elder brother–to be cultured men with a steady drive and quiet charisma, not mere eccentrics. McCullough follows their monkish devotion to the goal of human flight, recounting their painstaking experiments in a homemade wind tunnel, their countless wrong turns and wrecked models, and their long stints roughing it on the desolate, buggy shore at Kitty Hawk, N.C, Thanks largly to their own caginess, the brothers endured years of doubt and ridicule while they improved their flyer. McCullough also describes the fame and adulation that the brothers received after public demonstrations in France and Washington, D.C., in 1908 cemented their claims. His evident admiration for the Wrights leads him to soft-pedal their crasser side, like their epic patent lawsuits, which stymied American aviation for years. Still McCullough’s usual warm, evocative prose makes for an absorbing narrative; he conveys both the drama of the birth of flight and the homespun genius of America’s golden age of innovation.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. ADULT NON-FICTION “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer – “With deep compassion and graceful prose, botanist and professor of plant ecology Kimmerer (Gathering Moss) encourages readers to consider the ways that our lives and language weave through the natural world. A mesmerizing storyteller, she shares legends from her Potawatomi ancestors to illustrate the culture of gratitude in which we all should live. In such a culture, Everyone knows that gifts will follow the circle of reciprocity and flow back to you again… The grass in the ring is trodden down in a path from gratitude to reciprocity. We dance in a circle, not in a line. Kimmerer recalls the ways that pecans became a symbol of abundance for her ancestors: Feeding guests around the big table recalls the trees’ welcome to our ancestors when they were lonesome and tired and so far from home. She reminds readers that we are showered every day with gifts, but they are not meant for us to keep… Our work and our joy is to pass along the gift and to trust that what we put into the universe will always come back.” — PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY “Don’t Trust Don’t Fear Don’t Beg” by Ben Stewart – “In 2013, the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise was boarded by Russian commandos after a protest at a state-owned oil platform in the arctic. The 30 crew members were arrested and, along with their ship, taken to Murmansk, where, after cursory court appearances, they were promptly remanded for two months while facing piracy charges carrying 15-year sentences. Stewart was part of the international group that mobilized to get the Arctic 30 released, and he has crafted not only a gripping narrative about their capture and jail experiences but also an invaluable look at the Russian prison system and the country’s political and economic dependence on oil. The personal stories that Stewart recounts are appealing enough, but the crew was deeply affected by their time in prison and the people they met there, and the author wisely imparts that immensely interesting aspect of the story as well. This broadens the book’s appeal to far beyond its obvious environmentalist audience, and, indeed, anyone seeking to understand modern Russia will find it enlightening. Enormously compelling and important, Stewart’s account commands attention on each and every powerful page.” — Mondor, Colleen. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “The Great Detective: The Amazing Rise and Immortal Life of Sherlock Holmes” by Zach Dundas – “Learn, if you don’t already know, that Doyle regarded his Holmes efforts not as crime stories but “fairy tales.” Or what happened when Doyle applied Holmes’ methods to a crime on his own patch. Or why, since Holmes never wore a deerstalker, he’s seen today wearing one anyway. Dundas’ matey writing style makes the details easy to absorb while we wait for the real meat: the scraping away of a century of misunderstandings that have made the great detective something he’s not, and, in the process, the revealing of what he really is–a warmhearted man, kind and courteous, with a prankish sense of humor. Dundas might have said more about the furrow-browed scholarship Holmes is attracting lately, like the observation that Holmes’ obsession with logic is a cover for his passion for justice. He would rather play tricks with the law of England than with his own conscience, as Holmes put it after he let a killer go free. A delight for Baker Streeters.” — Crinklaw, Don. 320p. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Injustices: The Supreme Court’s History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted” by Ian Millhiser – ““A powerful critique of the Supreme Court, which shows that it has largely failed through American history to enforce the Constitution and to protect our rights. With great clarity and poignant human stories throughout, Ian Millhiser has written a book that all who are interested in American government and our legal system—which should be all of us—must read.” —Erwin Chemerinsky, founding dean and distinguished professor of law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law “Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II’s Most Audacious General” by Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard – “At he time of his death, Patton had become known … as both an exalted commander … and a controversial hero, relieved of his duties by General Dwight Eisenhower … For almost seventy years, there has been a suspicion that his death was not an accident. … O’Reilly and Dugard reveal the true man and the many powerful people who wanted him dead.” — inside front cover “The Lost World of the Old Ones” by David Roberts – “Roberts expands and updates his In Search of the Old Ones (1996),…exploring the prehistoric ruins of Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and southwest Colorado. In recounting his treks over the past 20 years, Roberts addresses debates both academic, …and moral, such as whether discovered objects, including baskets and pottery shards, should be left in place or removed and incorporated into museum collections. In the company of fellow adventurers, archaeologists, and native guides, Roberts explores Range Creek, a tributary of Utah’s Green River, and finds granaries left by the ancient Fremont Puebloans; Fortress Rock, near Canyon de Chelly, where a band of Navajos hid for four and a half years to escape the Long Walk to Bosque Redondo in 1863; and the little-explored, nearly inaccessible Kaiparowits Plateau, now part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. Roberts’ captivating retelling of these and other exploits in search of the Southwest’s ancient history has the pull and excitement of a suspense novel and appeals to a wide range of readers interested in this region’s deep past and great beauty.” — Donovan, Deborah. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “The Millionaire and the Bard: Henry Folger’s Obsessive Hunt for Shakespeare’s First Folio” by Andrea Mays – ““The Millionaire and the Bard” weaves a thrilling tale of literary detective work, high financial stakes, and the vision of one man, Henry Folger, to preserve one of the great written treasures of civilization. ” — Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana and A World on Fire “My Generation” by William Styron – “My Generation is the definitive gathering of William Styron’s nonfiction, exposing the core of this greatly gifted, highly convivial, and profoundly serious artist from his literary emergence in the 1950’s to his death in 2006.” — inside front cover “Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis” by Robert D. Putnam – “Robert D. Putnam vividly captures a dynamic change in American society—the widening class-based opportunity gap among young people. The diminishing life chances of lower-class families and the expanding resources of the upper-class are contrasted in sharp relief in Our Kids, which also includes compelling suggestions of what we as a nation should do about this trend. Putnam’s new book is a must-read for all Americans concerned about the future of our children.” — William Julius Wilson, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor, Harvard University “The Quartet” Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1733-1789″ by Joseph J. Ellis – “…True to form, here he (Elli) reviews this short but important time in America’s history through the eyes of its major figures–George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison–rather than offering an analysis of the weighty interval between the nation’s failed first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, and the ratification of the second (and successful) constitution and its first 10 amendments, which we now know as the Bill of Rights. … With his usual skill, Ellis brings alive what otherwise might seem dry constitutional debates, with apt quotations and bright style. There may be equally solid surveys of “the second American Revolution,” a term Ellis borrows from other historians, but this one will be considered the standard work on its subject for years to come. ..” Agent: Ike Williams; Kneerim, Williams & Bloom. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “The Road to Character” by David Brooks – ““The road to exceptional character may be unpaved and a bit rocky, yet it is still worth the struggle. This is the basic thesis of Brooks’s engrossing treatise on personal morality in today’s materialistic, proud world. . . . [His] poignant and at times quite humorous commentary on the importance of humility and virtue makes for a vital, uplifting read.”—PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY ADULT AUDIO BOOK NEW ARRIVALS – APRIL 2015 ADULT FICTION “The Accidental Empress” by Allison Pataki – “Fifteen-year-old Elisabeth (“Sisi”), …is utterly enchanted by her sister’s intended fiance, Franz Joseph, the dashing young Emperor of the Habsburgs. Franz is equally attracted to her, and before long the free-spirited Sisi has married Franz and taken her sister’s planned place as Empress, to her sister’s relief but her controlling mother-in-law’s horror. Unprepared for the realities of her new role, particularly the stifling rules of protocol and lack of control over her environment, Sisi repeatedly clashes with the wishes of both her mother-in-law and, more dangerously, her husband. VERDICT Sisi’s story is still popular in Austria but is less well known outside of it, and this novel offers an engrossing introduction to this colorful 19th-century personality. Even historical fiction readers who have grown weary of “royal marriage” plots will find much to savor here in the striking depictions of the Viennese court and intriguing descriptions of the political maneuvers between Austria and Hungary. “–Ed.]. Mara Bandy, Champaign P.L., IL. . LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2015. “Almost Famous Women: Stories” by Megan Mayhew Bergman – “Every so often a work of fiction engages the reader immediately and resonates long after the book is finished. Such a work is this marvelous collection of stories about remarkable people whose lives had been reduced to mere footnotes. At the top of her craft, the empathetic Bergman (Birds of a Lesser Paradise) embellishes select moments in their history. While the stories themselves are unequivocally fictitious, the characters are not. We meet a member of the first all-female integrated swing band and Allegra, Lord Byron’s illegitimate daughter. We also meet a cigar-smoking speedboat racer who calls herself Joe; Dolly, Oscar Wilde’s disturbed niece; and Norma, the sister of Edna St. Vincent Millay, to name but a few. The author has infused her characters with passion and yearning; they are so lifelike we feel we know them. VERDICT Writing with brilliant cadence and economy, Bergman is an impressionist who uses her brilliant palette to illuminate facets of the lives of these brave and creative lesser-known strivers.” Joyce Townsend, LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2015. “Green on Blue” by Elliot Ackerman – “In Ackerman’s debut novel, young Aziz Iqtbal and his older brother, Ali, live in the remote agriculture hamlet of Sperkai, Afghanistan, until a mortar round fired by the Taliban leader Garzan destroys their home and family. Left as orphans, the two brothers escape to the nearby city of Orgun, where they scrape by as panhandlers and transporters in the bazaar, until another explosion leaves Ali legless and requiring expensive long-term hospitalization. Aziz agrees to serve in the Special Lashkar, an American-backed local militia unit, in exchange for Ali’s medical care. Aziz swears as well to follow the Pashtun tribal code to avenge his crippled brother’s honor by fighting against Garzan. Aziz becomes a trained combatant and joins a unit opposing Garzan. While stationed at the firebase near the strategic border village of Gomal, Aziz associates with the corrupt American military liaison known as Mr. Jack and visits the village leader, Atal. An edgy romance emerges when Aziz falls in love with Atal’s ward, Fareeda, also damaged by the war. Aziz is thrown into the maelstrom of deceit, greed, and betrayal as the different factions extend the war for personal gain. Ackemna’s novel is bleak and uncompromising, a powerful war story that borders on the noir.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “House of Echoes” by Brendan Duffy – “In Duffy’s chilling debut, author Ben Tierney, who’s coping with writer’s block, moves with his family from Manhattan to Swannhaven, a village in upstate New York. Ben and his wife, Caroline, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, hope to build a new and better life by converting an old farming estate into a country inn. Instead of the idyllic life they expected, alarming things start happening. A shed on their property mysteriously catches on fire. Someone, whom the Tierneys’ eight-year-old son names “the Watcher,” leaves disturbing messages and animal carcasses in the nearby woods. On one occasion, a deer’s head is left on their stoop. To make matters worse, Caroline becomes increasingly paranoid. Ben needs to discover who or what is responsible. Having decided to write about the village, he begins seeing eerie connections between events in the past and the present. Duffy does a good job building the suspense, but some readers may feel let down by the implausible ending.” –Agent: Elisabeth Weed, Weed Literary. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy” by Rachel Joyce – A beautiful story which will grip you, make you laugh and cry, uplift your spirit and leave you feeling profoundly grateful and changed by the reading experience…a wonderful book about loss, redemption and joy.” — Daily Mail “The Mime Order” by Samantha Shannon – “Paige Mahoney, aka the Pale Dreamer and recent escapee of the penal colony Sheol I, is back in her beloved London, but her situation is far from ideal. Branded as Scion’s most wanted, she is forced to go back to Jaxon Hall, her former mime lord, and resume her life as his mollisher so the syndicate will protect her from Scion. But when syndicate Underlord Haymarket Hector and his entire gang are brutally murdered, both Paige and Jaxon see a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity–Jaxon wants to be the new Underlord, and Paige thinks she can finally turn the self-serving, corrupt syndicate toward her cause of bringing down Scion. What Paige doesn’t know is that, just as in Sheol I, things in the syndicate are not at all what they seem, and when Warden and his Rephaite allies return, Paige once again finds herself the leader in a fight to change, and quite possibly save, the world. VERDICT Full of the action, turns, and surprising revelations that readers have come to expect from Shannon, this new installment ends on a wholly unexpected twist.” — Elisabeth Clark, West Florida P.L., Pensacola. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “Mightier Than the Sword” by Jeffrey Archer – “Jeffrey Archer’s compelling Clifton Chronicles continue in this, his most accomplished novel to date. With all the trademark twists and turns that have made him one of the world’s most popular authors, the spellbinding story of the Clifton and the Barrington families continues.” — inside front cover “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah – “In this epic novel, set in France in World War II, two sisters who live in a small village find themselves estranged when they disagree about the imminent threat of occupation. Separated by principles and temperament, each must find her own way forward as she faces moral questions and life-or-death choices. Haunting, action-packed, and compelling.” — Christine Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train “Nora Webster” by Colm Toibin – “…the story of a forty-year-old widow in 1960s/70s rural Ireland who’s on the verge of slipping back into the isolated life from which her husband had rescued her. Nora Webster is, like Toibin’s best characters, iconoclastic, strong and deep. When she loses her beloved Maurice to a long and horrible illness, she seems beyond help: she resents the neighbors’ well-meaning questions and concerns and she’s so grief stricken she barely notices how her children are suffering. Nora is not entirely likable—a self-centered person mired in depression rarely is. But Nora is also proud, fierce and angry—and slowly, slowly she wins you over. Even more important, she eventually finds a way to save herself. This is not a novel that makes a lot of noise—and yet it’s musical. It has a kind of deliberate, note-by-note crescendo—but very few crashing cymbals—as Nora rediscovers her love of singing, learns how art can help her navigate through grief, and how music can help even the most quiet among us to regain our voice.” – Sara Nelson “The Ploughmen” — Kim Zupan – “In a voice that evokes the great contemporary Western landscape, Kin Zupan’s debut novel, The Ploughmen, weaves a gripping tale both personal and epic. This is a story of two men, a deputy and his prisoner, and the uncommon bond forged between them. A stunning work from the first pages to the last, this is a book that will not be let down.” — Claire Davis, author of Winter Range and Labors of the Heart “Prodigal Son” by Danielle Steel – “Steel… delivers a contrived tale of suspense centered on twin brothers Peter and Michael McDowell. As a child, Peter is troubled and troublesome. In contrast, Michael, the apple of his parents’ eyes, can do no wrong. Growing up, the brothers are always at odds. Peter eventually finds success as an investment banker in New York, while Michael takes over his father’s medical practice and becomes a beloved figure in the small town of Ware, Mass. After a stock market crash wipes Peter out financially, his wife, Alana, leaves him, taking their two boys with her. Peter moves to Ware, where the brothers have a rapprochement that surprises them both and pleases Michael’s invalid wife, Maggie. When Peter contacts Bill, Michael’s estranged son, Bill shares his misgivings about his father with his uncle. Readers should be prepared for revelations of wickedness on a vast scale in a family melodrama that only dedicated Steel fans are likely to find of much interest.”– PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “Twelve Days” by Alex Berenson – “Freelance spy John Wells survived the melee that concluded that first installment in this two-parter, but the real business was left undone: Will Wells and his strange bedfellows–Vinnie Duto, the power-hungry, former CIA director turned senator, and Ellis Shafer, veteran agency analyst waiting for a pink slip–find a way to expose the plot of billionaire Aaron Duberman to incite a war between the U.S. and Iran? The president has swallowed the bait, issuing an ultimatum to Iran: allow the U.S. to examine its nuclear facilities within 12 days, or it’s war. Wells, Duto, and Shafer know Duberman and his associate, the mysterious Salome, are behind the scam, but they don’t know where Salome got the enriched uranium that set off the crisis. Track back that connection, and the president will have to listen; fail, and another Middle East fiasco explodes. Lots of thriller writers know how to work a ticking clock, and lots more come to the genre with some experience in international politics, but few put the two together as effectively as Berenson, former New York Times reporter, does in this compelling, globe-trotting time bomb of a novel. Action fans will get all they came for, as Wells slashes his way from Russia to Israel to Egypt and on to South Africa for the High Noon-style finale, but those looking for genuine insight into the subtleties of the geopolitical chess game will be equally satisfied.” — Ott, Bill. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. ADULT MYSTERY “Blood Infernal” by James Rollins & Rebecca Cantrell – “All thriller fans would expect from a combination of Rollins (Bloodline) and the Macavity Award-winning Cantrell (A Trace of Smoke): cutting-edge science, ancient history, and a solid gothic mystery plot … Fans of the authors will not be disappointed, and those who lapped up The Da Vinci Code will be clamoring for more in this series.” — The Library Journal “Crash and Burn” by Lisa Gardner – “Lisa Gardner, the master of the psychological thriller, has delivered another tour de force with Touch & Go…Gardner does an amazing job of creating realistic situations and characters with emotional resonance. The constant surprises will shock even the most jaded thriller reader.” — Associated Press “Dreaming Spies” by Laurie R. King – “… In April 1924, Russell hopes to enjoy an uneventful boat trip from India to Japan with Holmes, but the onboard presence of Lord Darley, whom Holmes believes to be a blackmailer’s accomplice, suggests that theirs will be a busman’s holiday. Sure enough, the couple soon learn of a missing passenger, possibly a victim of extortion, and reports of a poltergeist that made off with a tennis racquet. On arrival in Japan, they are asked to perform a delicate mission for the prince regent that is vital to the future of his country. While some may not like the idea of a married Holmes, many will find the character deepened by his partnership with the spirited and clever Russell.” –Agent: Linda Allen, Linda Allen Literary Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “Endangered” by C. J. Box – “… Joe Picket …, the Wyoming game warden faces a crime far too close to home. The sheriff tells him that his foster daughter, April, has been beaten and left for dead in a ditch; Joe’s reaction to the alarming news is an unequivocal “I’m going to kill Dallas Cates,” a dazzling local rodeo champion last seen running off with April. As April lies in a medically induced coma, Joe has to balance his personal crisis with an environmental one: finding the poachers who slaughtered a flock of 21 sage grouse, a species approaching endangered status. Meanwhile, the FBI is tracking the every move of Joe’s old friend Nate Romanowski, who went on the run in Stone Cold. Some of the plot devices stretch credulity, and the dialogue isn’t as crisp as usual, but the story carries the day.” — Agent: Ann Rittenberg, Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “Falling in Love” by Donna Leon – “Longtime readers of Donna Leon’s Commissario Guido Brunetti novels are in for a treat. Her new book, Falling in Love, harkens back to the first novel in the series, Death at La Fenice, in which Brunetti cleared the name of opera singer and murder suspect Flavia Petrelli. The diva is in need of Brunetti’s help once again, this time as victim rather than as suspect. It seems an obsessed fan has entered Petrelli’s life, bombarding her with bouquets of exquisite yellow roses. At first the attention and the adulation was flattering, but that was before the roses began to pile up in her dressing room and in her locked apartment. And before a young singer publicly complimented by Petrelli was brutally thrown down a staircase. Brunetti must intervene (with the able assistance of ever-so-resourceful and devious Signorina Elettra) in an attempt to forestall any further violence. Fans of exceptionally character-driven mysteries will find lots to like here.” — Bruce Tierney. BOOKPAGE, c2015. “The Fifth Heart” by Dan Simmons – “…a riveting mixture of historical fact and fiction. The year is 1893. Henry James and Sherlock Holmes travel together to America to solve the mystery surrounding the death of socialite Clover Adams (whom, some say, James would later use as his inspiration for his novels Daisy Miller and The Portrait of a Lady). It’s an unlikely pairing: the two men are quite different temperamentally. James is convinced Clover killed herself, while Holmes seems equally convinced it was murder. Oh, and there’s a very good chance Holmes isn’t Holmes at all but rather a fictional character adopted as a persona by the Norwegian explorer Jan Sigerson. Simmons has a lot of fun with the whole “Is Holmes real?” question, and fans of Conan Doyle’s stories (some readers might remember that “Sigerson” was one of the great detective’s assumed names) should have a great time. But the book isn’t just for Holmes’ fans–it’s a solidly constructed, beautifully told mystery; a portrait of one of the nineteenth century’s most important writers; and an intriguing blend of fact and fantasy. Fans of Simmons’ special brand of historical metafiction should seek this one out.” — Pitt, David. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015.. “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins – “Artfully crafted and utterly riveting, The Girl on the Train’s clever structure and expert pacing will keep you perched on the edge of your seat, but it’s Hawkins’s deft, empathetic characterization that will leave you pondering this harrowing, thought-provoking story about the power of memory and the danger of envy.” — Kimberly McCreight, author of Reconstructing Amelia “Memory Man” by David Baldacci – “This strong first in a new thriller series from bestseller Baldacci (The Escape) introduces Amos Decker, the memory man, whose unique abilities are the result of a vicious hit he suffered as a 22-year-old NFL rookie that ended his football career. The injury induced hyperthymesia and synesthesia in Decker–he forgets nothing, and he “counts in colors and sees time as pictures in head.” Years later, the murders of his wife and daughter left him too grief-stricken to continue working as a cop in what may be Burlington, Vt. At age 42, the grossly overweight Decker is barely scratching out a living as a PI. The arrest of Sebastian Leopold for the slaughter of his family and a mass shooting at a local high school combine to put an unwilling Decker back into the game with temporary credentials as a policeman. Rusty but still brilliant, he rejoins his former partner, detective Mary Lancaster, in investigating both cases. A startling discovery links the school killings and those of his family. Baldacci supplies a multitude of clever touches as his wounded bear of a detective takes on a most ingenious enemy.” — Agent: Aaron Priest, Aaron M. Priest Literary Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “Obsession in Death” by J. D. Robb – “In the fortieth installment in the best-selling In Death series featuring New York police lieutenant Eve Dallas, Robb reminds readers that her protagonist is not someone who “gets by with a little help from her friends.” However, when Eve arrives at her latest crime scene, she discovers that someone sees things rather differently, as evidenced by the note left near the body of defense attorney Leanore Bastwick. Not only does it say that Leanore was murdered because she didn’t respect Eve, but the killer claims to be Eve’s “true and loyal friend.” As it turns out, Eve’s new BFF has compiled a long list of people who haven’t been as nice as they should to Eve, and now they are all going to have to pay. Whether writing as J. D. Robb or Nora Roberts, this author knows how to hook readers, and her latest enthralling Eve Dallas book ticks along as smoothly as a meticulously crafted Swiss watch.” –Charles, John. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. ADULT BIOGRAPHY “E. E. Cummings: A Life” by Susan Cheever – “Cheever, … begins this dramatic portrait of modernist poet E. E. Cummings, of “when the world is mud- / luscious” fame, with her memories of Cummings performing one of his famed readings and of listening intently in the backseat as her father, fiction writer John Cheever, drove the poet, his good friend, back to Greenwich Village. This intimacy shapes her telling of the up-and-down story of this unlikely rebel–a handsome, “flexible and slight,” rigorously educated “Harvard aristocrat” who discovered “a kind of poetic sweet spot” of scintillating innovation and complex lyric power. Cheever analyzes Cummings’ subterranean anger, anti-Semitism, excessive carousing, and flagrant antiauthoritarianism in France after enlisting during WWI, which landed him in a camp for “undesirables.” Cheever incisively dissects Cummings’ two disastrous marriages and the shocking abduction of his adored only child, Nancy Thayer, who became an artist and poet unaware of who her father actually was. With Ezra Pound as friend and mentor, Cummings deftly created “wild, expressive syntax” and wielded his signature lower-case “i” as critical response ran hot and cold, and ardent fans left flowers on his doorstep. Cheever’s reconsideration of Cummings and his work charms, rattles, and enlightens in emulation of Cummings’ radically disarming, tender, sexy, plangent, and furious poems.” Seaman, Donna. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography” by Laura Ingalls Wilder – “Fans know that Little House in the Big Woods was not Wilder’s first book; that honor belongs to a handwritten autobiography, completed in 1930. Although Wilder and daughter Rose mined it frequently for their fiction, the memoir is only now being published, and Hill’s annotated edition provides readers with much background information and context as well as a sorting out of the facts, fictions, and errors. New details emerge–including that real Pa gave away the family dog, Jack!–but Hill’s most valuable contribution is her careful comparison of this text with the Little House books. She clearly demonstrates how frequently Wilder’s ideas and exact phrasing appear in both–which should reassure those who fear that collaborator Rose was the true genius behind the series. Lengthy footnotes make the manuscript somewhat tricky to navigate, but Hill’s comments are cogent and her arguments strong, and this will be welcomed wherever there are Wilder fans. Illustrated with maps, photos, and artwork, and appended with additional manuscripts and an extensive bibliography. YA/C: Students writing reports on Wilder would be well served to start here.” — SH. Weisman, Kay. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. ADULT NON-FICTION “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande – “Distressed by how “the waning days of our lives are given over to treatments that addle our brains and sap our bodies for a sliver’s chance of benefit,” surgeon Gawande… confronts the contemporary experience of aging and dying. Culture and modern medicine encourage an end-of-life approach that focuses on safety and protection but is sadly shallow. He frets that residents of nursing homes are often lonely and bored. Physicians are keen on intervening whenever a body is diseased or broken. Yet this “medical imperative” applied to terminally ill individuals can be frustrating, expensive, and even disastrous. Gawande suggests that what most of us really want when we are elderly and incapable of taking care of ourselves are simple pleasures and the autonomy to script the final chapter of life. Making his case with stories about people who are extremely frail, very old, or dying, he explores some options available when decrepitude sets in or death approaches: palliative care, an assisted living facility, hospice, an elderly housing community, and family caregivers. One of these stories is the impassioned account of his father’s deterioration and death from a tumor of the spinal cord. As a writer and a doctor, Gawande appreciates the value of a good ending. ” –Miksanek, Tony. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “Brave Men Don’t Cry: The World War II Memoirs of a Veteran of the 99th Infantry Division recognized as a Liberator of a Concentration Camp” by Curt Whiteway – “The vivid memoirs of a combat infantryman of the 99th Division, whose unit was at the forefront of the Battle of the Bulge and the subsequent advance into Germany during the last months of World War II. Curt’s unit came upon all the horrors of war, including brutal concentration camp settings, leading to his unit being recognized as Liberators of the Muhldorf sub-camp of the main Dachau Concentration Camp in May of 1945.” — Amazon.com “Long Mile Home: Boston Under Attack, the City’s Courageous Recovery, and the Epic Hunt for Justice” by Scott Helman and Jenna Russell – “The Boston Globe’s extensive coverage of the April 15, 2013, attack on the Boston Marathon forms the foundation of this work by Globe reporters Helman and Russell. A compelling and comprehensive narrative woven together from five different perspectives, the title includes a sixth: that of the bombers and their family. It tells the definitive story of the event, starting before the bombings and covering through to their aftermath. Despite the multitude of sources drawn upon, the writing is seamless and riveting; the authors expertly place the reader in the center of the action: on the sidewalk next to the bombers’ backpacks, in a getaway car with the suspects, in a hospital elevator with President Barack Obama, and inside the minds of the responders and investigators. VERDICT This well-crafted tale is likely of most interest to readers similar to the people profiled: marathoners, hospital staff, emergency responders, police, investigators, and Bostonians. Sensitive in its treatment and thrilling in its pace and immediacy, the book will also appeal to those who enjoy reading about crime, disaster-response planning, and current events.” — Ricardo Laskaris, York Univ. Lib., Toronto. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “Thirty Below Zero: In Praise of Native Vermonters” by Ethan Hubbard – “…a collection of 200 portraits of native Vermonters taken over a forty-year period, 1964-2004. “These are not new transplants. These are men and women whose bloodlines carry 200 years of cold and snow, hardship and laughter, tribulations and triumphs, and thankfulness to be alive.” — Ethan Hubbard, author “Wanting It” by Diane Whitney – “Behind Diana Whitney’s debut collection of poetry Wanting It is a tremulous spirit full of wonder and imaginative agitation. Her poems are ancient secrets that luxuriate as much in the natural world as they do in the ancient sources and songs for her forebears and our wondrous lives as humans how desire and love. Such an abundance of torrential light will be felt long after this book is read.” — Major Jackson, author of Holding Company, Hoops ADULT AUDIO BOOK “What I Know for Sure” by Oprah Winfrey – “You lead life; it doesn’t lead you” is the motivating message behind media super star Winfrey’s life, career, and latest book…Divided into topics including resilience, clarity, gratitude, and awe, each essay provides a brief encouraging and thought-provoking reading moment. Winfrey writes calmly and conversationally. Among many other topics, she addresses personal strength, spirituality, clutter, and debt. She encourages readers to accept and welcome change, to appreciate the gift of life, and to be true to one’s self. She digs into painful memories to share lessons she’s learned, as well as how she has moved beyond pain and regret. Those interested in her personal life will find scattered details of how she spends her days, from time with her partner or her friends to reading and exercising. Gentle and supportive, while concise and sincere, these brief observations invite readers to five minutes of quiet contemplation. Ask yourself what you know for sure, Winfrey says, and “hat you’ll find along the way will be fantastic, because what you’ll find will be yourself.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. BLUE/DVD “But Not the Hippopotamus” by Sandra Boynton “Hot Dog, Cold Dog” by Frann Preston-Gannon PICTURE BOOK “A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat” by Emily Jenkins and Sophie Blackwell “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend” by Dan Santat “Blizzard” by John Rocco “The Everlasting Embrace” by Gabrielle Emanuel “The Grasshopper & the Ants” by Jerry Pinkney “Home” by Carson Ellis “I’m My Own Dog” by David Ezra Stein “Lindbergh the Tale of a Flying Mouse” by Torben Kuhlmann “My Bike” by Bryon Barton “My Grandfather’s Coat” retold by Jim Aylesworth “Outside” by Deidre Gill “Red: A Crayon’s Story” by Michael Hall “Rodeo Red” by Maripat Perkins “Shh! We have a Plan” by Chris Haughton “Smick!” by Doreen Cronin “Use Your Words, Sophie!” by Rosemary Wells “Waiting is not Easy” by Mo Willems “Wolfie the Bunny” by Ame Dyckman JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK ” The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman – “Due to ghastly circumstances, the ghosts of a graveyard take in a young toddler whom they name Nobody, or Bod for short. The enigmatic Silas becomes Bod’s guardian and makes it his duty to protect the boy from those who intend harm. Bod grows up in the graveyard, and although he is still alive, the Freedom of the Graveyard allows him to see in darkness, fade from view, and slide through walls. As he matures, Bod encounters ghouls, a werewolf, and a witch, but none as terrifying as the man who killed his family and now wishes him dead–Jack. For the first time, listeners can hear the music of the Danse Macabre, the slithering echo of the Sleer, and the transformation of Bod from inquisitive child to self-assured young man. The full cast, including Gaiman, skillfully depicts each character’s unique traits and idiosyncrasies. Listeners will also hear some background on the book, read by the author himself, and music by Bela Fleck. A must-have for fans of the original novel and anyone who enjoys engaging fantasy.” — Amanda Spino, Ocean County Library, NJ. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson – “Written in verse, Woodson’s collection of childhood memories provides insight into the Newbery Honor author’s perspective of America, “a country caught/ between Black and White,” during the turbulent 1960s. Jacqueline was born in Ohio, but spent much of her early years with her grandparents in South Carolina, where she learned about segregation and was made to follow the strict rules of Jehovah’s Witnesses, her grandmother’s religion. Wrapped in the cocoon of family love and appreciative of the beauty around her, Jacqueline experiences joy and the security of home. Her move to Brooklyn leads to additional freedoms, but also a sense of loss: “Who could love/ this place–where/ no pine trees grow, no porch swings move/ with the weight of/ your grandmother on them.” The writer’s passion for stories and storytelling permeates the memoir, explicitly addressed in her early attempts to write books and implicitly conveyed through her sharp images and poignant observations seen through the eyes of a child. Woodson’s ability to listen and glean meaning from what she hears lead to an astute understanding of her surroundings, friends, and family.” –Agent: Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014 “Gingerbread for Liberty! How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution” by Mara Rockliff – “Rockliff (The Grudge Keeper) and Kirsch (Noah Webster and His Words) pay playful tribute to a Revolutionary War hero whose legacy lies in his culinary talent. Just before the outbreak of the war, Christopher Ludwick emigrated from Germany to Philadelphia, where he set up a bakeshop specializing in gingerbread (“the best in all the thirteen colonies”) and let no one go hungry: “No empty bellies here!” he booms. “Not in my America!” Ludwick shrewdly uses his baking skills after enrolling in Washington’s army to feed both colonial troops and British-hired German soldiers, in an effort to persuade them to defect to the patriots’ side. Working in watercolor, Kirsch takes a cue from Ludwick’s baking to create characters that resemble gingerbread cookies with white icinglike details; speech-balloon comments add another layer of humor to the story. Rockliff’s story celebrates an unheralded historical figure, reinforces the value of creatively employing one’s skills, and reminds readers that heroes can be found in surprising places. A gingerbread cookie recipe appears on the endpapers.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos” by Stephanie Roth Sisson – “Sisson’s loosely sketched mixed-media illustrations trace the life of Carl Sagan, beginning with his childhood spent in Brooklyn, an environment seemingly ill-suited to learning about the stars. Yet thanks to his natural curiosity, a visit to the World’s Fair, and the library, Sagan’s awareness of science and the universe grew. The book does, too–a spread depicting the hazy sun over Brooklyn rooftops unfolds to show it in space (“Our sun is a big ball of fiery gas held together by gravity,” Sagan learns). Sisson goes on to recap Sagan’s later endeavors, including becoming an astrophysicist, appearing on TV, and sending messages into via the twin Voyagers. A broader message about the role wonder plays in innovation resonates throughout this story, which concludes with extensive biographical and source notes.” — Agent: Abigail Samoun, Red Fox Literary. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014 “The Right Word: Roget and his Thesaurus” by Jen Bryant – “With its spirit of old-fashioned inquiry and cabinet-of-curiosities charm, Jen Bryant’s The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus is a delightful tribute to a man of genius who changed the way the world looked at language. Born in London in 1779, Peter Mark Roget was an avid reader with a proclivity for making lists–of Latin words, of weather data, of facts about the natural world. He pursued a medical career in London, indulging his preoccupation with classification and his love of words along the way. Roget’s habits culminated in the 1852 publication of his now-ubiquitous Thesaurus, a reference volume listing words and their synonyms that sold briskly at the time and has never gone out of print. Featuring lists copied from Roget’s own notebooks, antique papers, type blocks and other ephemera, Melissa Sweet’s breathtaking mixed-media illustrations reflect the great man’s intellect–roving yet selective, inclusive but discerning. Young readers will love poring over this book of wonders.” — Julie Hale. BOOKPAGE, c2014. JUVENILE FICTION “Absolutely Almost” by Lisa Graff – “Half-Korean 10-year-old Albie is being forced to switch from his private New York City school to P.S. 183. His new school gives him more specialized attention, but it also means dodging a name-calling bully and making friends other than his buddy Erlan, whose family is starring in a reality TV show. Because of Albie’s academic struggles (especially in spelling and math), his mother hires Calista, a college art student, to tutor and spend time with him. Albie isn’t happy about these and other developments, and his matter-of-fact observations are often both humorous and poignant: “I didn’t think the book was for babies at all, because for one thing babies can’t read,” he thinks after his mother tells him he’s “way too old” for Captain Underpants and hands him a copy of Johnny Tremain. Graff’s (A Tangle of Knots) gentle story invokes evergreen themes of coming to appreciate one’s strengths (and weaknesses), and stands out for its thoughtful, moving portrait of a boy who learns to keep moving forward, taking on the world at his own speed.” — Agent: Stephen Barbara, Foundry Literary + Media. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “The Crossover” by Kwame Alexander – “The Bell twins are stars on the basketball court and comrades in life. While there are some differences–Josh shaves his head and Jordan loves his locks–both twins adhere to the Bell basketball rules: In this game of life, your family is the court, and the ball is your heart. With a former professional basketball player dad and an assistant principal mom, there is an intensely strong home front supporting sports and education in equal measures. When life intervenes in the form of a hot new girl, the balance shifts and growing apart proves painful. An accomplished author and poet, Alexander eloquently mashes up concrete poetry, hip-hop, a love of jazz, and a thriving family bond. The effect is poetry in motion. It is a rare verse novel that is fundamentally poetic rather than using this writing trend as a device. There is also a quirky vocabulary element that adds a fun intellectual note to the narrative. This may be just the right book for those hard-to-match youth who live for sports or music or both.”c- Bush, Gail. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “Dash” by Kirby Larson – “Mitsi is happy with her life in Seattle, with her family, her friends, her teacher, and, most of all, her white dog, Dash. But after Pearl Harbor is bombed, life takes a turn for Mitsi’s Japanese American family, and they are forced to leave everything they know for an internment camp, including one special member of the household–Dash the dog. This heartfelt story brings close what a girl like Mitsi would have experienced: the loss of friendships, dizzying change, and fear of the future. But for Mitsi, perhaps the hardest thing to bear is missing Dash. Fortunately, a kind neighbor agrees to take him in, and soon she is receiving letters from him that brighten her world. Based on a true story of a girl who had to leave her dog, this book helps readers understand the hardship that Japanese American citizens endured while at the same time offering a story of one girl with relatable hopes and worries. What also comes through is how a strong family can pull together in the worst of circumstances.” — Cooper, Ilene. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing” by Sheila Turnage – “More tightly focused than Turnage’s Newbery Honor book, Three Times Lucky (2012), this absorbing sequel quickly reacquaints readers with the Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, setting and its quirky inhabitants, while introducing a few new characters and another mystery for Mo and her friend Dale (aka the Desperado Detective Agency) to solve. Each question they answer leads to another: Who was the girl whose ghost haunts the dilapidated Old Tupelo Inn, which operated from 1880 to 1938? How did she die? Who killed her? Why does she still haunt the inn? When a sixth-grade history project sends Mo, Dale, and their classmates out to interview elderly residents, the pieces of the puzzle gradually move into place–with an occasional nudge from the ghost herself. The intrepid Mo LoBeau, who narrates the story, gives full credit to her best buddy, the occasionally trepid Dale, and slowly warms up to Harm, an initially cocky newcomer whose family history is intertwined with the mystery. The portrayal of Dale’s attitude toward his father, now in prison, is handled with sensitivity and perceptiveness. Turnage’s ability to create convincing characters and her colorful use of language combine to make this a fresh, droll, rewarding return trip to Tupelo Landing.” Phelan, Carolyn. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2013. “Greenglass House” by Kate Milford – “Twelve-year-old Milo’s Christmas looks ruined when five eccentric guests arrive at his parents’ inn on the first day of vacation. But his new friend Meddy has other ideas, and soon the pair is investigating a series of thefts and creating alter egos based on the role-playing game Odd Trails. Milo’s new persona allows him to imagine his Chinese birth family without the guilt he usually feels toward his loving adoptive parents when he does so. The mysteries surrounding the guests and their connections to the inn unravel slowly, but Milo–with his resentment of the unexpected, his growing empathy, and his quick powers of deduction–is a well-drawn protagonist. Likewise, the fictional port of Nagspeake, whose daring smugglers face off against ruthless customs agents, makes for a unique and cozy setting, where Milo’s parents’ inn provides a refuge for “runners,” as the smugglers call themselves. The legends and folktales Milford (The Broken Lands) creates add to Nagspeake’s charm and gently prepare the ground for a fantasy twist.” — Author’s agent: Barry Goldblatt, Barry Goldblatt Literary. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “The Madman of Piney Woods” by Christopher Paul Curtis – “In 1901, Benji Alston lives in Buxton, Ont., a real-life town settled by abolitionists and runaway slaves…. Alvin “Red” Stockard, son of an Irish immigrant and a local judge, resides in nearby Chatham. The woods of the title connect the two towns, and both boys have grown up hearing cautionary tall tales about a wild boogeyman who lives there. Writing in his customary episodic style, Curtis relates their separate stories in alternating chapters, incorporating a large cast, his trademark humor and gritty hijinks, and the historical events that shaped the people and the area: slavery, the U.S. Civil War, and Irish immigration. It takes more than half the book for the boys–both 13–and their stories to connect, which may try the patience of some readers. …” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “The Penderwicks in Spring” by Jeanne Birdsall – “. With the addition of baby sister Lydia, the Penderwicks’ blended family returns with all the big-family drama and joys that fans have come to expect. In this fourth installment, musically inclined fifth-grader Batty is delighted to learn that her school’s dull music teacher has been replaced by the more appealing Mrs. Grunfeld; better still, the new teacher thinks Batty has a “rare and beautiful” voice. Inspired, Batty earns money for singing lessons by walking two unusual neighborhood dogs, a job that makes her yearn for her own, recently deceased dog. After overhearing a family secret, she starts to believe that she was responsible for the death of her mother, who passed away when Batty was a baby. It takes a lot of detective work from her older sisters, parents, and neighbors to figure out why Batty is so blue, but in true Penderwick fashion, misunderstandings are soon righted. The warmth and compassion of the Penderwick family comes through in every page of this slice-of-life novel, healing emotional bruises and reassuring readers that most problems can be overcome.” — Agent: Barbara S. Kouts. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2015. “The Pet and the Pendulum” by Gordon McAlpine – “As a satellite plummets toward Earth, nefarious Professor Perry plots to kill either Edgar or Allan Poe using a diabolical machine inspired by “The Pit and the Pendulum.” Meanwhile, the 12-year-old twin geniuses, their beloved cat, and certain dead poets in the Celestial Office Building work toward a dramatically different conclusion. Zuppardi’s droll ink drawings perfectly capture the tone of the text. Fans of the Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe trilogy will hang on every word of this concluding volume, relish the poetic justice of the ending, and wonder what McAlpine will dream up next. ” — Phelan, Carolyn. Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “The Question of Miracles” by Elana K. Arnold – “Iris is starting sixth grade in a new school in Oregon-new house, new people, new life. Her parents want to distract her from the recent death of her best friend in California. The incessant rain echoes her state of mind and she turns away from potential friends, seeking instead someone she can barely tolerate-so that she must only endure minimal interaction. His name is Boris, and while he is obviously an outcast, Iris prefers to be on the outskirts right now. Her brain is grappling with unanswerable questions-is the essence of Sarah out there somewhere? Would Sarah’s spirit follow her to her new house? Iris explores possible avenues to find the answers-priests, a psychic, and an experiment with electronic voice phenomena. Iris’s relationship with Boris transmutes into a real friendship as she expands her horizons to include him and even confide in him. Boris, meanwhile, enjoys the first real friendship he has had in a long time. This is a realistic view of grief, with particular emphasis on the agonizing longing to know if a lost loved one is truly out there somewhere. Iris’s stay-at-home dad fills the story with great flavors and textures-from the baby chicks he hatches to his homemade bread, giving the story a cozy touch despite Iris’s impossible quest for answers. Recommended for larger collections and anywhere a new title on grieving is needed.” — Kathy Cherniavsky, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “The Terrible Two” by Mac Barnett and Jory John – “Miles Murphy isn’t happy about moving to small Yawnee Valley (Welcome sign: “Come look at our cows”) or leaving his friends, but he is determined to be Yawnee Valley Science and Letters Academy’s number one prankster, the title he proudly held at his old school. He is facing serious competition, however, when an anonymous–and, Miles admits, inspired–trickster delays the first day of school by somehow blocking the school’s entryway with the principal’s car. Worse, aptly named Principal Barkin blames Miles and pairs him with goody-two-shoes Niles Sparks; then he is targeted by bully Josh. Undaunted, Miles focuses on achieving premiere prankster status, but he is continually thwarted. Thus begins a rivalry of pranking one-upmanship, but perhaps an alliance is better–and ultimately rewarding in multiple ways. With plenty of humor, quirky characters, interspersed drolly related cow factoids, and fantastical, over-the-top pranking, this entertaining, enjoyable read will especially appeal to Wimpy Kid aficionados. Throughout, lively black-and-white cartoon illustrations depict characters, scenarios, and sundry ephemera with witty details. Readers will be anticipating the prankster pals’ further escapades.” — Rosenfeld, Shelle. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Timmy Failure: Now Look What You’ve Done” by Stephan Pastis – “The too-smart-for-his-own-good kid detective is back for a second zany installment, along with his 1500-pound polar/bear business partner, Total. Timmy has big dreams for his crime-solving empire, fueled by his complete self-confidence, delusions of grandeur, and his assured win in a competition to find a stolen globe worth $500. But first, shenanigans are afoot and must be thwarted. Timmy is a wonderfully frustrating narrator. He is egotistical, oblivious to his own ineptitude, and blames any missteps on the shortcomings of others. Yet, as Timmy’s grip on reality begins to weaken and his actions begin to alienate those around him, readers will nevertheless sympathize with his unraveling. Fans of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series (Abrams) or the “Big Nate” books (Andrew McMeel) will enjoy the sharp, ironic humor as well as the black-and-white comic illustrations. While some advanced vocabulary and a few adult-directed jokes and references may escape middle-grade readers, plenty of the puns, plays-on-words, and clever comedic timing will result in laugh-out-loud moments.” — Elly Schook, Jamieson Elementary School, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “The War That Saved My Life” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley – “When word starts to spread about Germans bombing London, Ada’s mother decides to send her little brother, Jamie, to the country. Not 11-year-old Ada, though–she was born with a crippling clubfoot, and her cruel mother treats her like a slave. But Ada has painfully taught herself to walk, so when Jaime departs for the train, she limps along with him. In Kent, they’re assigned to crotchety Susan, who lives alone and suffers from bouts of depression. But the three warm to each other: Susan takes care of them in a loving (if a bit prickly) way, and Ada finds a sense of purpose and freedom of movement, thanks to Susan’s pony, Butter. Ada finally feels worthy of love and respect, but when looming bombing campaigns threaten to take them away from Susan, her strength and resolve are tested. The home-front realities of WWII, as well as Ada’s realistic anger and fear, come to life in Bradley’s affecting and austerely told story, and readers will cheer for steadfast Ada as she triumphs over despair.” — Hunter, Sarah. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. JUVENILE NON-FICTION “28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World” by Charles R. Smith Jr. — “… Using a variety of creative techniques (rhymed couplets, free verse, eulogies, primary source documents, and others), complemented by rich, vibrant illustrations, this account, with an entry for each of the 28 days in February, briefly but effectively summarizes significant events and individuals from the Revolutionary War through modern day. Day 17 presents a poem about Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe that lobs words from line to line. Day 25 offers a countdown of 10 biographical facts about the lives of astronauts Guy Bluford and Mae Jemison. Smith’s entries are brief enough to be shared daily during a Black History Month celebration, but they’re also sufficiently compelling to read through in one sitting. Evans’ buoyant and colorful illustrations have the look of cut-paper collage, and their expressive movement and joyfulness only add to the overall feeling of celebration. The book ends with the final day’s exhortation: words of inspiration for young readers to make the most of every day. An inspiring, fresh take on a perennial topic.” — McBroom, Kathleen. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Bedtime Math2: This Time It’s Personal” by Laura Overdeck – “…another winning fusion of math and mirth, offering dozens of problems inspired by everything from the rate at which fingernails grow to the amount of water used in taking showers and baths. Once again, questions are available for readers at three levels, introducing basic mathematical operations, comparative size and length, counting by 10s, and other topics. On a spread entitled “There’s No Wrong Time for Pajamas,” Overdeck asks youngest participants (“Wee ones”) to predict a pattern using pajama sets, while giving “Big kids” a two-step addition problem (“If you sleep in your PJs from 8:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m., then wear them to school for another 6 hours, how many hours do you get to wear them?”). Paillot’s cartoons bring an abundance of energy and comedy to the pages, whether he’s drawing a toilet-paper mummy or a child soaking in a bathtub full of cheese puffs. It’s a smart way to get kids thinking about the ways in which math is part of their daily lives.” — Cathy Hemming, Cathy D. Hemming Literary Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “El Deafo” by Cece Bell – “. A bout of childhood meningitis left Bell…deaf at age four, and she was prescribed a Phonic Ear, with a receiver draped across her chest and a remote microphone her teachers wore. Her graphic memoir records both the indignities of being a deaf child in a hearing community (“IS. THAT. AAAY. HEAR-ING. AAAID?”) and its joys, as when she discovers that the microphone picks up every word her teacher says anywhere in the school. Bell’s earnest rabbit/human characters, her ability to capture her own sonic universe (“eh sounz lah yur unnah wawah!”), and her invention of an alter ego–the cape-wearing El Deafo, who gets her through stressful encounters (“How can El Deafo free herself from the shackles of this weekly humiliation?” she asks as her mother drags her to another excruciating sign language class)–all combine to make this a standout autobiography. Cece’s predilection for bursting into tears at the wrong time belies a gift for resilience that makes her someone readers will enjoy getting to know.” — Agent: Caryn Wiseman, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “Firefly July: A Year of Very Short Poems” by Paul B. Janeczko – “Never more than six or seven lines long–and some are just a few words–each poem in Janeczko’s (A Foot in the Mouth) spirited anthology celebrates an aspect of the seasons. Evocative and accessible, they make excellent prompts for classroom poetry exercises. “What is it the wind has lost,” ask poets Jim Harrison and Ted Kooser, “that she keeps looking for/ under each leaf?” Sweet’s (Little Red Writing) artwork is marvelously varied. In some spreads, the animals and people are drafted in thoughtful detail, while in others her line is loopy and spontaneous. Dragonflies and crickets blink with flirtatious cartoon-character eyes in one scene, while fireflies and their haunting light are painted with meditative calm in another. Beach towels are striped in hot colors; fog in a city is rice paper glued over a collage of tall buildings. William Carlos Williams’s red wheelbarrow and Carl Sandburg’s little cat feet appear along with lesser-known works. Even Langston Hughes’s poem about a crowded subway sounds a note of hope: “Mingled/ breath and smell/ so close/ mingled/ black and white/ so near/ no room for fear.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. Hidden: A Child’s Story of the Holocaust “Seeds of Freedom: The Peaceful Integration of Huntsville, Alabama” by Hester Bass – “This picture book opens by telling of life in Huntsville, Alabama, in 1962, during the Jim Crow era. While the city takes pride in its world-renowned space center, a black family cannot eat in a whites-only restaurant. Not allowed to try on shoes, a black child draws the outline of her feet on a piece of paper and takes it to the store. When African Americans push for change, they meet resistance. But they persevere. Working with leaders in the white community, they gradually, peacefully break down barriers, gaining equal access to stores, restaurants, and, in 1963, public schools. In an appended note, Bass offers more local details as well as a broader perspective. The use of present tense gives a great sense of immediacy to the text as it transports readers into the past to watch events unfold. The relatively peaceful changes in Huntsville are briefly contrasted with the violence in Birmingham around the same time. Capturing the period with finesse, Lewis’ expressive watercolor paintings record the events and settings in beautifully composed scenes. His portrayal of people is particularly fine, conveying the personalities, attitudes, and emotions of individuals as well as the essential dignity of the nonviolent protesters. A valuable introduction to the civil rights period.” — Phelan, Carolyn. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation” – “Pura Belpre Award-winning Tonatiuh (Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote, 2013) makes excellent use of picture-book storytelling to bring attention to the 1947 California ruling against public-school segregation. The concise, informative text, with occasional and always translated Spanish lines, discusses how being banned from enrolling in an Orange County grade school because of her skin tone and Mexican surname inspired Sylvia Mendez’ family to fight for integrated schools. Soon they were joined by many others, including the NAACP and the Japanese American Citizens League, which led to their hard-won victory. Tonatiuh’s multimedia artwork showcases period detail, such as the children’s clothing and the differences between the school facilities, in his unique folk art style. An endnote essay recapping the events, photos of Sylvia and her schools, and a glossary and resource list for further research complete this thorough exploration of an event that is rarely taught. This would be a useful complement to other books about the fight for desegregation…” Goldsmith, Francisca. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees” by Franck Prevot – “Dramatic and dreamlike paintings celebrate Nobel Peace Prize–winner Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt movement. As a child in Kenya, Maathai learned the importance of nurturing forests, and after receiving her high-school diploma “at a time when very few African women even learn[ed] to read,” she traveled to the U.S. There, she studied the connections between environmental destruction, poverty, and oppression before returning to Kenya: “She asks that people think about the future even if the present is harsh and difficult.” Fronty’s fluid artwork incorporates organic motifs and African textile patterns to stirring effect, and extensive appended materials offer powerful supplemental information to conclude this standout tribute to Maathai’s perseverance and hard-won successes.” —Publishers Weekly, *starred review “Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold” by Joyce Sidman & Rick Allen – “In Winter Bees & Other Poems of the Cold, Joyce Sidman and Rick Allen take a fascinating look at how animals endure the shivery, dark weeks of winter. Through rollicking rhymes and breezy free verse, Sidman examines the cold-weather habits of wolves, moose, snakes, beavers, tundra swans and more. Her lines are full of fresh imagery (bees have “eyelash legs” and “tinsel wings”), and the collection as a whole unlocks the secrets of nature in ways young readers will appreciate. (Who knew that snakes hibernate in the same place every winter?) Sidebars offer intriguing survival stories and fun facts about each creature, while Allen’s digitally layered linoleum-block prints provide detailed studies of the season. A collection that’s as crisp as the first snowfall, Winter Bees is the perfect way to pass a chilly afternoon.” BOOKPAGE, c2014. YOUNG ADULT “Audacity” by Melanie Crowder – “Audacity is an evocative reimagining of a fascinating historical figure who should be remembered for her determination in the face of great odds and powerful opposition–and for her role in changing America. Melanie Crowder’s powerful verse reveals a long-past world, but the combination of hope and outrage that Clara Lemlich brought to her struggle should be both recognizable and inspirational to teen readers longing to right the injustices of our day.” — Margaret Peterson Haddix, author of Uprising “Firefight” by Brandon Sanderson — “To the public, Epics, and Reckoners alike, David Charleston is now Steelslayer, assassin of Steelheart, the High Epic who ruled Newcago. Having rid that city of its virulent overlord, the Reckoners have infiltrated Babylon Restored, formerly Manhattan, where their new target, High Epic Regalia, rules a flooded city inhabited by devil-may-care Babilarans. David, however, is becoming uneasy with the Reckoners’ goal of slaying Epics. If indeed the Epics’ fears are the keys to their weaknesses, as he speculates, perhaps they are not destined to destroy; perhaps they can learn to control themselves and their evil compulsions. His first target for salvation? His secret love, Megan, aka Firefight. But Prof is sure Megan is playing David in order to infiltrate the Reckoners’ base and so plans to destroy her in spite of David’s protests. This lacks the constant tension and edgy technology of Steelheart (2013), but this second in Sanderson’s Reckoners series concludes in true, violent, high-action Steelslayer style, promising not only more of the same in the still-to-come Calamity, but hinting of future romance as well.” — Bradburn, Frances. 432pg. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2015. “If You’re Reading This” by Trent Reedy – “Mike Wilson is a good kid. He gets good grades, works at the farm of a family friend to help his single mother make ends meet, and even tolerates his obnoxious little sister. His father died a hero in Afghanistan seven years ago, and as Mike’s fifteenth birthday approaches, he has begun receiving letters from his dad, delivered by an anonymous member of his father’s unit. All Mike wants to do is play football, and when the first piece of his father’s serialized advice encourages him to embrace the glory days of high school, he forges his mother’s signature and joins the team. What follows is hazing from a bully on the team, a complicated relationship with a Muslim girl on the social sidelines, and guilt and confusion about his interwoven secrets. Many readers will anticipate a revelation about a hidden identity, but that won’t stop them from enjoying this literary, nuanced, respectful treatment of military themes, sports dynamics, and small-town life.” — Barthelmess, Thom. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. NEW ARRIVALS – DECEMBER 2014 ADULT FICTION “Dark Witch” by Nora Roberts – “With the support of her maternal grandmother, Iona Sheehan arrives in County Mayo intent on finding out more about her family’s history and legacy of magic. She has more than her share of the luck of the Irish when she meets her cousins Branna and Connor O’Dwyer on her first day. Not only do they welcome Iona into the family fold, they also don’t think she’s crazy when she tells them that she’s had dreams about an evil sorcerer named Cabhan. More than 800 years earlier their ancestress, Sorcha, the original Dark Witch, thwarted Cabhan’s plan to steal her powers, and he has been plotting his revenge ever since. After moving in with Branna and Connor and taking a job working for cranky but incredibly sexy stable owner, Boyle McGrath, Iona begins putting down roots in Ireland. But her newfound happiness may be short-lived unless she and her cousins can find a way to harness their powers and defeat Cabhan. Best-seller-extraordinaire Roberts works her own brand of literary magic as she begins a new trilogy featuring the cousins O’Dwyer.” — Charles, John. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2013. “Edge of Eternity: Book Three of The Century Trilogy” by Ken Follett – “Those eagerly awaiting volume three of Follett’s ambitious Century Trilogy will not be disappointed. … Spanning the globe and the latter third of twentieth century, this saga continues to follow the lives and loves of the members of five global families, as they struggle against a backdrop of tumultuous international events. As the years roll by, the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Berlin Wall, the assassination of JFK, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the crumbling of communism are intimately viewed through the eyes and emotions of a representative array of witnesses to history. Follett does an outstanding job of interweaving and personalizing complicated narratives set on a multicultural stage. ” — Flanagan, Margaret. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham – “…When Wall Street law associate Samantha Kofer loses her job in the 2008 financial meltdown, her mega-firm offers her the prospect of a return to long hours and dull work after a year’s furlough as an unpaid intern for a nonprofit organization. Despite the volunteer nature of such work, Samantha discovers competition for the slots available fierce, and seizes the chance, after numerous rejections, to work at the Mountain Legal Aid Clinic in Brady, Va., population 2,200. In the Appalachian coal town, Samantha finds herself a fish out of water in more senses than one. She needs to adjust to living in a community with fewer residents than her old office building, as well as dealing with real people’s problems rather than document review. Grisham movingly portrays the evils of Big Coal and the lives it has ruined, and most readers will rapidly turn the pages, but the subtlety and full-blooded characters that mark the author’s best work are sadly absent.” — Agent: David Gernert, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “Havana Storm” by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler – “In 1898, in Havana Harbor, someone removes a crate containing a valuable artifact from the deck of the sinking American battleship the USS Maine. In the present day, Dirk Pitt, National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) director and star of Cussler’s long-running series of adventure novels, is looking into a series of “dead zones,” areas where no organic life can survive, in the Caribbean Sea. Meanwhile, Dirk’s daughter, Summer, and his son, also named Dirk, are searching for an Aztec artifact that could point the way to an ancient treasure. Their investigation–and their father’s–takes them to Cuba, just as the political upheaval that has spread in the wake of Fidel Castro’s death threatens to get seriously bloody. The Pitt series achieved formulaic efficiency many books ago, and new entries keep going by way of accumulated momentum and familiar characters, but at least it’s a formula readers can count on to deliver the goods. You know what to expect going into a Dirk Pitt novel, and you’re never disappointed.” — Pitt, David. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “The Headmaster’s Wife” by Thomas Christopher Greene – “A man found running naked in Central Park is unusual, even by jaded New York City standards. But when that man turns out to be Arthur Winthrop, respected headmaster of Vermont’s venerable Lancaster private boarding school, the event becomes noteworthy. It morphs into the surreal when Arthur eagerly confesses to police interrogators that he has just murdered one of his students, Betsy Pappas, with whom he had been conducting a torrid, if unrequited, affair. The problem with Arthur’s story, however, is that his victim is very much alive. She no longer goes by the name Betsy Pappas, having relinquished it when she married Arthur soon after their college graduation. Arthur’s unreliable memories of their life together fuel the sordid tale he unveils, though Elizabeth’s recollection of their doomed marriage sheds an equally unflattering light on a relationship defined by jealousy, deception, and regret. Greene’s genre-bending novel of madness and despair evokes both the predatory lasciviousness of Nabokov’s classic, Lolita, and the anxious ambiguity of Gillian Flynn’s contemporary thriller, Gone Girl (2012).” — Haggas, Carol. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “I Am Pilgrim” by Terry Hayes – “Soul-weary Scott Murdoch (aka the Pilgrim) has retired from the top echelon of ultrasecret espionage, but duty and faith in the human spirit call him back into service. A lone-wolf Middle Eastern native whom the Pilgrim code names “the Saracen” has a sure-fire bioterrorist plot to destroy the United States. In the cinematic chase that ensues, the action traverses the globe, from the Oval Office to the dusty trails of Afghanistan, each scene fleshed out in the smallest resonating detail (e.g., a Down syndrome child’s laughter, the mendless nausea of waterboarding). Like many pilgrimages, this one is painfully long and packed with unexpected menace, its glimpses of the goal fitful and far between, but readers will agree that this journey of body and soul is well worth the effort.” — Agent: Jay Mandel, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014 “In Bed with Anne Boleyn” by Lacey Baldwin Smith – “Anne Boleyn possesses only two attributes that help her secure a crown – extraordinary perseverance and almost indecent ambition. Her other qualities – her nagging determination to have her own way, her cruelty and her dangerous lack of decorum – all spell disaster that no amount of sex appeal can avoid. The very steps she takes to save herself from her inability to supply the king with a male heir seal her fate. This is historical fiction wedded to historical reality at its best.” — back cover “Lucky Us” by Amy Bloom – “This is a poignant book that manages to be tender, a tough story that manages to also have jazz and grace. Bloom is a great writer who keeps stepping into new territory, entirely unafraid. She is one of America’s unique and most gifted literary voices.” — Colum McCann “Malice” by Keigo Higashino, translated by Alexander O. Smith – “This smart and original mystery is a true page-turner… will baffle, surprise, and draw out suspicion until the final few pages. With each book, Higashino continues to elevate the modern mystery as an intense and inventive literary form.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Museum of the Americas” by Gary Lee Miller – “Each of these stories ushers us into a new, fully imagined world, as redolent of elsewhere as the soil samples in the Museum of the Americas, and Miller evokes those elsewheres with sharp observation and colloquial ease. A tour of the motley assemblage…might be just the right gateway to the author’s museum of American misfits, oddities and dreams. With this collection, he opens his cabinet of curiosities to us.” –Margot Harrison, Seven Days “One Plus One” by Jojo Moyes – “Jess Thomas works hard to support her ten-year-old, math-genius daughter and bullied teenage stepson, but it never seems to be enough. With two part-time jobs and no child support from her estranged husband, Jess is desperate to change her fortune. Ed Nicholls suddenly finds his world crashing down as he comes under investigation for insider trading. Facing the loss of his business, his oldest friend, and likely his freedom, he flees to his vacation home in the south of England. Jess discovers just how far she will go for the sake of her family when an opportunity to send her daughter to an elite school presents itself, even if that means a road trip to Scotland with the kids, their enormous dog, and a near stranger, Ed. Without fail, everything goes wrong. But in the end, this amazing novel is about more than a road trip; it is about trust, dignity, desperation, and, ultimately, love. ” — Jennifer Beach,LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “The Peripheral” by William Gibson – “As a favor to her brother Burton, Flynne Fisher fills in on a mysterious job beta testing a new game. She’s glad for the work, as money is tight with her mother needing constant medical care and Burton having financial troubles since he left the marines. Remotely flying a copter around a high-rise building, Flynne is tasked with simply keeping the paparazzi drones away from one of the apartments, but after she witnesses a murder, everything in her life is going to change. VERDICT Gibson leaves his one-step-into-the-future thrillers (his “Bigend” trilogy wrapped up with 2010’s Zero History) behind for something a little more complicated and shows he can still stun readers with his ability to take a trenchant look at the present and give a striking vision of the future. Just as he did with his groundbreaking first novel, Neuromancer, the author weds exciting action with an endless stream of big ideas that will stay with readers long after they turn the last page.” — Megan M. McArdle. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2014. “Queens Never Make Bargains” by Nancy Means Wright – “In Queens Never Make Bargains, Nancy Means Wright has created a compelling multi-generational drama worthy, in breadth of historical and social setting of a Masterpiece Theatre. The gallery of sympathetically drawn characters will stay with readers long after the final moving page, as certainly will the tales of the three passionate and resolute Scottish-American women who, each in her own way and in keeping with the calamities and constraints of her own generation, staunchly refuses to ‘bargain’ away the integrity of her innermost self.” — Alison Kirk, author of True to Herself: One Vermont Writer’s Lifetime of Making Good Things from Bad “Redeployment” by Phil Klay – “Redeployment is a stunning, upsetting, urgently necessary book about the impact of the Iraq war on both soldiers and civilians. Klay’s writing is searing and powerful, unsparing of its characters and its readers, art made from a soldier’s fearless commitment to confront their losses that can’t be tallied in statistics….” — Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia! “The Slow Regard of Silent Things” by Patrick Rothfuss – “Full of secrets and mysteries, The Slow Regard of Silent Things is the story of a broken girl trying to live in a broken world. — Inside cover “Somewhere Safe with Someone Good” by Jan Karon – “Loyal fans of Karon’s Mitford novels and Father Tim will be delighted once again to spend time in this quintessential American village with its leading citizen and his colorful coterie of friends, family, and dependent souls.” — Booklist “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel – “Mandel’s .. novel examines the collapse of civilization after a deadly flu wipes out most of the world’s population. Moving gracefully from the first days of the plague to years before it and decades after, Mandel anchors the story to Arthur Leander, a famous actor who dies of a heart attack while playing King Lear on stage. We see glimpses of Arthur’s life years before his passing: his doomed relationship with his first wife, the exploitation of an old friendship, his failings as a father. And then we follow characters whose lives Arthur touched in some way: the paramedic who tried to save him, his second ex-wife and their damaged son, the child actress who joins a traveling theater troupe-cum-orchestra. In this postpandemic time, people live in gas stations and motels, curate museums filled with cell phones and car engines, and treasure tabloids and comic books. One comic book gives the novel its title and encapsulates the longing felt by the survivors for the world they have lost.Mandel’s vision is not only achingly beautiful but also startlingly plausible, exposing the fragile beauty of the world we inhabit.” — Huntley, Kristine. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “You Should Have Known” by Jean Hanff Korelitz – “There is an exquisite but excruciating irony in the fact that Grace’s marriage is imploding. The successful Manhattan couples therapist is just about to start the PR blitz for her first book, one that examines the tell-tale, “he’s not right for you” signs that, caught early enough, can prevent shaky relationships from becoming emotional earthquakes. Mired in the media whirlwind while working on a fundraiser for her son’s tony private school, Grace is only peripherally aware that her husband, charismatic pediatric oncologist Jonathan, is characteristically but frustratingly incommunicado. Then when one of her committee associates is found brutally murdered the same time Jonathan drops off the radar screen, Grace slowly learns that everything she thought she knew about the man she married is blatantly false. Like peeling back the layers of an onion, Korelitz’s stinging deconstruction of this marital facade simultaneously reveals the inexorable lies about Grace’s supposedly ideal mate. Sensitively delving into the intricacies of self-deception, Korelitz (The White Rose, 2005) delivers a smart and unsettling psychological drama.” — Haggas, Carol. Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. ADULT MYSTERY “Bones Never Lie” by Kathy Reichs – ” …Temperance Brennan …the forensic anthropologist attends a meeting at the Law Enforcement Center in Charlotte, N.C., at which Vermont detective Umparo Rodas presents DNA evidence linking the unsolved murder of an 11-year-old Charlotte girl to Canadian serial killer Anique Pomerleau, who managed to elude Brennan and her superior, lead detective Andrew Ryan, in 2004’s Monday Mourning. Brennan first has to find Ryan, who has withdrawn from the world, and persuade him to return to find Pomerleau. Tie-ins with other old cases, signs that the killer is targeting Brennan’s own neighborhood, and Brennan’s skill at interpreting confusing, potentially misleading forensic evidence build the suspense. Brennan’s strained relations with Ryan, the antics of crass detective Erskine “Skinny” Slidell, and the uncanny aid provided by Brennan’s mother, Daisy, provide grist for series fans when Brennan finally unmasks a surprising killer.” — Agent: Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “The Burning Room” by Michael Connelly – “An autopsy opens Edgar-winner Connelly’s superb 19th Harry Bosch mystery (after 2012’s The Black Box). Orlando Merced, a mariachi musician, was transformed into a symbol for urban violence by an opportunistic mayoral candidate when he was wounded a decade earlier, a random victim of a drive-by shooting. Merced’s death prompts a reexamination of the case, and Bosch and his young new partner, Lucia Soto, get to work. With his usual deftness, Connelly links the Merced shooting to an act of arson–an apartment fire that killed nine on the same day–and returns to his perennial themes: local politics, the media, the LAPD’s internecine warfare, and, of course, Los Angeles itself, from the wealthy enclaves of Mulholland Drive to the barrios of East L.A. Bosch is very much of the old school in this high-tech world, but his hands-on tenacity serves him and the case well–just as Connelly serves his readers well with his encyclopedic knowledge and gifts as a storyteller.” — Agent: Philip Spitzer, Philip G. Spitzer Literary. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014. “Deadline” by John Sandford “Clancy Conley’s journalism career has fallen victim to his methamphetamine addiction, and he’s bounced to the bottom of the career ladder, writing part-time for a weekly paper in rural Trippton, Missouri. And that’s where his story ends. Clancy is inexplicably gunned down while jogging, and state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent Virgil Flowers (Storm Front, 2013), already in town helping his friend Johnson Johnson track down a serial dognapper, is just curious enough to pull rank and investigate. Clancy told his friend Wendy, Trippton’s lady of the evening, that he was working on an explosive story that would revive his career. But his editor denies knowing about any such story, and Clancy’s computer is suspiciously missing. Undeterred, Virgil hits the jackpot when he finds Clancy’s photo card. It seems Clancy had been looking into some sort of budgetary shenanigans and the dark deeds of some of Trippton’s most upstanding citizens. Sanford balances straight-talking Virgil Flowers’ often hilariously folksy tone and Trippton’s dark core of methamphetamine manufacturers and sociopaths; the result is pure reading pleasure for thriller fans.” — Tran, Christine. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “The Handsome Man’s De Luxe Cafe” by Alexander McCall Smith — “As usual, the problems that Precious Ramotswe tackles in Smith enjoyable 15th No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel …are more the province of a therapist/counselor than of a cop. Mma Ramotswe’s longtime assistant, Grace Makutsi, now a partner in their detective agency, hopes her good fortune will transfer to a new business venture, a restaurant whose name is the book’s title. In the main plot line, the owner of a Botswana office supplies company retains the detective agency to help ascertain the identity of an amnesiac woman, whose uncertain status puts her at risk for deportation. Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe’s husband, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, must make a difficult business decision, but that only provides his wife with yet another chance to display her sympathy for almost every living creature. Series fans will be moved by a supporting character’s growth, and newcomers will be charmed by the gentle humor.” — Robin Straus, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2014 “Wait for Signs” Twelve Longmire Stories” by Craig Johnson – “Every year, Johnson e-mails friends and fans a brand-new short story on Christmas Eve. …Given the success of the Walt Longmire series and the Longmire TV show, it’s welcome, if unsurprising, to see these 12 tales–… While some of them have a heartwarming holiday feel, Johnson also takes the opportunity to visit the ghosts of his folksy but erudite sheriff’s Christmases past and explore events outside the chronology of the 10 full-length novels. “Old Indian Trick,” “Fire Bird,” and “High Holidays” are funny mini-whodunits; “Ministerial Aid” and “Slick-Tongued Devil” show Walt drinking hard and grieving his late wife; “Several Stations” delivers an act of Christmas cheer; and “Divorce Horse” and “Messenger” offer a bit more meat at longer lengths.” — Graff, Keir. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. ADULT BIOGRAPHY “Breaking In: The Rise of Sotomayor and the Politics of Justice” by Joan Biskupic – “This is a remarkable book about an extraordinary woman in very challenging times. Sonia Sotomayor’s memoir is not complete without Breaking In. Joan Biskupic has done a wonderful and insightful job writing about the most influential Latina ever. She puts together three incredibly complex elements: Sotomayor’s life of struggle, the rise of the Latino community, and the intricacies of the Supreme Court. The result is superb. Sotomayor’s mission — that a single person can make a difference in the cause of justice– is transforming our country.” — Jorge Ramos, anchor, Univision/Fusion “Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee” by Michael Korda – “…One hundred and forty-four years after his death, Lee is still widely revered in both North and South for his tactical military brilliance and his personal qualities of courage, honor, and kindness. Korda, … has no intention of knocking Lee off his pedestal in this excellent and generally laudatory biography. Korda stresses Lee’s accomplishments even before the Civil War as a brilliant, visionary engineer and an expert at military maneuvers. His personal characteristics endeared him to his subordinates, both officers and those of lesser ranks. Despite a hot temper, he exercised patience, courtesy, and honesty. Yet Korda does not shrink from noting Lee’s flaws and failures. His orders to his officers during the Civil War were often vague and open to misinterpretation, especially during the Gettysburg campaign. Despite his tactical brilliance, he lacked an overall, effective strategic vision for victory once he faced a relentless opponent in Grant. Still, this masterful and comprehensive single-volume biography is a worthy tribute to an icon whose greatness still shines brightly.” — Freeman, Jay. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. The Heart of Everything That Is: The Untold Story of Red Cloud, An American Legend” by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin – “Vivid…Lively.. A tale of lies, trickery, and brutal slaughter…In telling the story of Red Cloud, Messers. Drury and Clavin appropriately bring a number of the larger-than-life figures from that time onstage…[and] chronicle in considerable detail the shameful treatment of the Indians across the plains and the destruction of their ancient way of life.” — The Wall Street Journal “So, Anyway” by John Cleese – “Twisting and turning through surprising stories and hilarious digressions—with some brief pauses along the way that comprise a fascinating primer on what’s funny and why—this story of a young man’s journey to the pinnacle of comedy is a masterly performance by a master performer.” — Amazon.com “Vermont Way” by Jim Douglas – There is nothing that is wrong with the Republican Party that can’t be fixed by an outstanding leader who puts service first. That’s what Douglas of Vermont teaches us. Read this book, and learn about a model for our future.” — Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey “The Wild Truth” by Carine McCandless – “Carine McCandless, Chris’s sister, witnessed firsthand the violent dynamic that set the stage for Chris’s willingness to embrace the harsh wilderness of Alaska. Growing up in the same troubled household, Carine finally reveals the deeper reality about life in the McCandless family. Carine McCandless says, ‘In The Wild Truth I share the real story of my family. More than just the truth behind the McCandless legend, it is the story of a quiet wilderness-of a dysfunctional family, decades of abuse, and how eight siblings came together to break the cycle for their own children. In the decades since Chris’s death, my half-siblings and I have come together to find our own truth and build our own beauty in his absence. In each other, we’ve found absolution, as I believe Chris found absolution in the wild before he died.'” — Publisher’s Annotations ADULT NON-FICTION “The 40’s” The Story of a Decade” by The New Yorker Magazine and Henry Finder – “…it is the record of an exceptional magazine fully coming into its own under the editorship of Harold Ross during a crucial decade, constituting a history of a pivotal, war-torn period told through its (artfully selected) pages, an absolutely breathtaking assemblage of some of America’s finest and most lasting writing. … This is magnificent stuff, a cornucopia of truly distinguished literature, a near-perfect gift to give and an entirely ideal one to receive. –Mark Levine, Booklist “Blame it on Fast Foods” by B. J. T. Pepin – ““Blame it on fast foods” takes a satirical look at fast food’s impact on the Western world. It discusses fast food’s impact on all areas of our lives, including: Business and Work; Finances; Sports; Entertainment; Travel and Vacations; Education; Law and Politics; Religion; Health; “The Self”; Relationships; Communication; Romance and Sex; and Parenting and Socialization. The author’s primary goal in this book is to emphasize our ability to choose our own fate and prevent external influences from dictating how we live our lives.” — back cover “The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide” by Gary J. Bass – “This magnificent history provides the first full account of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger’ secret support for Pakistan in 1971 as it committed shocking atrocities in Bangladesh…. Drawing on previously unheard White House tapes, recently declassified documents, and his own extensive investigative reporting, Gary Bass uncovers an astonishing unknown story of superpower brinkmanship, war, scandal, and conscience. Revelatory, authoritative, and compulsively readable, The Blood Telegram is a thrilling chronicle of a pivotal chapter in American foreign policy. “Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II” by Vicki Constantine Croke – “I have to confess—my love of elephants made me apprehensive to review a book about their role in World War II. But as soon as I began to read Elephant Company, I realized that not only was my heart safe, but that this book is about far more than just the war, or even elephants. This is the story of friendship, loyalty and breathtaking bravery that transcends species. . . . [Vicki] Croke is a natural storyteller. . . . Elephant Company is nothing less than a sweeping tale, masterfully written.”—Sara Gruen, The New York Times Book Review “The Insurgents: David Petraus and the Plot to Change the American Way of War” by Fred Kaplan – “One of the very best books ever written about the American military in the era of small wars…Fred Kaplan brings a formidable talent for writing intellectual history” — Thomas Powers, New York Review of Books “Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights” by Katha Pollitt – “.. Pollitt (The Mind-Body Problem, 2009), the well-known feminist, poet, and award-winning columnist for the Nation, expertly lays out why she supports a woman’s right to decide whether to end a pregnancy. To argue her case “that it’s good for everyone if women only have the children they want and can raise well,” she employs the personal (her own mom had an abortion); the political (“The anti-abortion movement is a crucial chunk of the base of the Republican Party”); the practical (deaths decrease when termination is legal); the surprising (most women who have abortions are already mothers); and the statistical (half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are accidental; by menopause, 3 in 10 U.S. women will have terminated at least one pregnancy). Pollitt urges Americans to discuss why so many pregnancies are unplanned and why it’s such a big deal to ask men to wear a condom. She also states, “We need to talk about . . . the extraordinary, contradictory demands we make upon young girls to be simultaneously sexually alluring and withholding.” She notes that about half of all fertilized eggs naturally wash out of women’s bodies during menstruation. Finally, Pollitt writes that abortions will continue “because life will always be complicated, there is no perfect contraception, and there are no perfect people, either.””. Springen, Karen. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2014. “Things Come Apart: A Teardown Manual for Modern Living” by Todd McLellan – ” A geeky adoration of design, disassembly, and tinkering, this collection of photographs and brief es-says draws attention to the aesthetic and practical value of taking objects apart. McLellan’s process is straightforward–50 familiar objects are presented in their disassembled states, both arranged in an artful splay that highlights every component of the design, then more chaotically staged in a “drop,” falling in front of the camera frame in groups before being digitally layered into one image. …The accompanying essays offer glancing (if occasionally trite) praise of disassembly, both for the childlike joy of mechanical experimentation and for the prac-tical environmental and material worth inherent in more accessible design. While a few clear argu-ments are made in favor of Active Disassembly technology and against disposable culture, the book as a whole functions as a celebration rather than a polemic, the photographic project of disassembly able to draw out a sense of wonder from within objects otherwise made familiar and artless by everyday use.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2013. “Tom’s River: Story of Science and Salvation” by Dan Fagin – Tom’s Rive is an epic tale for our chemical age. Dan Fagin has combined deep reporting with masterful storytelling to recount an extraordinary battle over cancer and pollution in a New Jersey town. Along the way — as we meet chemists, businessmen, doctors, criminals, and outraged citizens — we see how Toms Rive is actually a microcosm of a world that has come to depend on chemicals without quite comprehending what they might do to our health.” — Carl Zimmer, author of A Planet of Viruses and Parasite Rex “World Order” by Henry Kissinger – ““It is vintage Kissinger, with his singular combination of breadth and acuity along with his knack for connecting headlines to trend lines — very long trend lines in this case. He ranges from the Peace of Westphalia to the pace of microprocessing, from Sun Tzu to Talleyrand to Twitter… A real national dialogue is the only way we’re going to rebuild a political consensus to take on the perils and the promise of the 21st century. Henry Kissinger’s book makes a compelling case for why we have to do it and how we can succeed.” — Hilary Clinton, The Washington Post ADULT AUDIO BOOK “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin BLUE/DVD “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” “Charlotte’s Web “The Fault in Our Stars” “Game of Thrones: Season 1” “Game of Thrones: Season 3” “The Gruffalo’s Child” “How to Train Your Dragon 2” “Million Dollar Arm” “The Roosevelt’s: An Intimate History” (volumes 1 & 2) “True Blood Season The Complete Seventh Season” “Tyler Perry’s A Medea Christmas” ADULT MUSIC “Are You a Cow?” by Sandra Boynton “Global Babies” “Ten Tiny Toes” by Caroline Jayne Church “Toot” by Leslie Patricelli “Bear Sees Colors” by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman “Book with No Pictures” by B. J. Novak “The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery” by Graeme Base “Emily and Daisy” by Elsa Beskow “Fall Leaves” by Loretta Holland “Father’s Chinese Opera” by Rich Lo “Fiona’s Lace” by Patricia Polacco “Gaston” by Kelly DiPucchio “Here Comes Santa Cat” by Deborah Underwood “Hug Machine” by Scott Campbell “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds “Julia’s House for Lost Creatures” by Ben Hatke “A Library Book for Bear” by Bonny Becker “Little Elliot: Big City” by Mike Curato “Maple & Willow Together” by Lori Nichols “The Monster at the End of this Book” by Jon Stone “Mix It Up!” by Herve Tullet “Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress” by Christine Baldacchino “My Map Book” by Sara Fanelli “Nana in the City” by Lauren Castillo “Once Upon an Alphabet” by Oliver Jeffers “One Big Pair of Underwear” by Laura Gehl & Tom Lichtenheld “A Perfectly Messed-Up Story” by Patrick McDonnell “Press Here” by Hervě Tullet “Race from A to Z” by Jon Scieszka “Sam & Dave Dig a Hole” by Mac Barnett “Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914” by John Hendrix “Song for Papa Crow” by Marit Menzin “Thank You, Mr. Falker” by Patricia Polacco “Thimbleberry Stories” by Cynthia Rylant “TipTop Cat” by C. Roger Mader “When Lightning Comes in a Jar” by Patricia Polacco JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK	The Gruffalo
What modern system of a very old messaging method entails red and yellow ('Oscar') at sea, and white and blue ('Papa') on land?	Issue 214 by East Cork Journal - issuu issuu Issue No. 214 OUT SChool’S ON Monday last, the 389 students of Gaelscoil Mhainistir na Corann, along with their teachers, family, friends and local representatives, took to the streets of Midleton to demand a new school building. Located at Midleton's community centre for the past decade, Principal Mairéad Uí Fhloinn - who led the protest states, ‘The building was built as a community centre and was never intended to be a school. It is not insulated and last year there was no water in the prefabs during the very cold weather. It's bursting at Ballinacurra takes to the catwalk Youghal keeps it sweet Junior Infants: Carrigtwohill Boys & Girls NS Titanic note donated to Cobh Heritage Youghal cemetery value paCk to provide 4 ChICkeN fIlletS all 4 pork ChopS loIN BaCoN JoINt for cremation 1lB dICed Steak plots €20 1lB mINCe Beef Proudly supporting local farmers, local jobs and the local economy mIll road, mIdletoN the seams and we are reliant on prefabs to accommodate everyone.' The children, marching to the beat of their bodhráns, chanted 'as Gaeilge', with the main question being, 'Ruairi Quinn - cá bhfuill tú?' Full coverage inside this week's East Cork Journal. 021 4613542 www.crowleyscraftbutchers.com GraveYard haS ‘lIfe expeCtaNCY of aBout 8 YearS’ CHRISTY PARKER REPORTS YOUGHAL Town Council is to create 34 cremation plots at the town’s North Abbey Cemetery. Town Clerk, Liam Ryan told October’s Town Council meeting that three areas, unsuitable for regular burials, would facilitate twenty, eight and six cremation plots, respectively. ‘The level of demand is increasing,’ said the Town Clerk, adding that the areas will be specifically landscaped to create “a very serene and picturesque” walled garden environment. ‘Any chance of a loan?’ The plots, each measuring a square metre, will cost €250 to €300 and meet multiple requirements. Grave plots currently cost €600 by comparison. ‘The life expectancy of the graveyard is about eight years,’ added Mr. Ryan, with unwitting irony. The plots are expected to be available by Christmas. AN Taoiseach, Enda Kenny popped into Midleton Credit Union last week, supporting Gay Mitchell on his presidential campaign in East Cork. While we weren’t privy to the words whispered between Enda and this particular cashier - we think the above sentence might just fit! 5 3 9 1 5 1 2 5 8 4 6 7 2 ChrIStmaS opeN houSe weekeNd SpeCIal ComING SooN! friday to Sunday, November 4th, 5th & 6th 20-50% off all ChrIStmaS StoCk kNoCkGrIffIN, mIdletoN 021 4632411 Large reductions on artiﬁcial Christmas trees Superb gift ideas throughout the store! 2 This week No sign of Page 4 What’s in your future? Pages 16, 18 & 20 Carrigtwohill Boys & Girls NS Junior Infants 2011 Page 12 When idle hands get crafty Pages 30 - 46 Get your weekly sports fix of soccer, GAA and all those in between Page 50 Test your brain power and win cinema tickets Page 51 Fancy a night at the flicks? Page 52 Why not try your hand at a new dish? Page 53 Are you up to date with the latest fashions? Page 54 & 55 Your weekly event guide for the East Cork area DAVID STANTON TD Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Park ‘n’ Ride for Midleton CHRISTY PARKER REPORTS A PARK ‘N’ RIDE system for Midleton would not be viable at this point in time town clerk, Joe McCarthy, told October’s town council meeting. Mr. McCarthy was responding to a motion tabled by Cllr. Tom Cashman for the scheme’s introduction. Cllr. Cashman said the system works well in other towns and could provide relief for traffic congestion in Midleton. He suggested a pilot system, under private investment, to run on Saturday mornings from March to July, as a starting point. Cllr. Noel Collins supported the motion, arguing that current traffic conditions could compromise emergency services, with the major parking facilities ‘for some reason’ being underused. The Town Clerk said a Transportation Study Report had allowed for consideration of such a scheme, and also for provision of a local bus service. ‘The bus service started but didn’t survive,’ he noted. ‘It was based on Midleton’s population rising to 20,000,‘ he stated. ‘Population makes something necessary or not, makes something sustainable or not,’ he proceeded. ‘We have a multi-storey car park relatively unused. We don’t need park ‘n’ ride at present. In the future…probably,’ he concluded. 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Jeremy Irons signs up as Ambassador for Cork Screen Commission OSCAR-WINNING actor, Jeremy Irons, has signed up to be an ambassador for Cork Screen Commission, which is a jointly funded initiative by Cork City Council and Cork County Council. CSC is a one-stop shop for all film needs in Cork City and County, helping film and television producers find, secure and make the best use of Cork’s magnificent locations and highly skilled film work force. Speaking to Jeremy Irons, it becomes immediately clear that he has a deep rooted love of Cork and of its magical landscape. ‘I was attracted to Cork by its endof-the-roadness, by its culture, its music, by its landscape and by the way the waters knit into the land,’ explains Jeremy. ‘When I discovered Cork, which was 23 or 24 years ago, I thought it was sort of like paradise!’ And while a lot has changed in the intervening years, much has remained the same. ‘Well, there was nobody here then,’ laughs Jeremy, ‘but that has changed, of course. With the Celtic Tiger, there are more people here now but West Cork still has an extraordinary beauty and strength.’ Cork has many natural advantages that lend themselves to film and film-making, including the magical light and the wonderfully varied landscape. ‘I think the light here, with the water and the colours of the landscape is cinematic,’ says Irons. ‘Even on grey days, it’s good for cinema because the light is so balanced. But we get spectacular days here also. There’s a beautiful variety to Cork; the landscape is very different from West to East, you have Cork City, of course, and some spectacular mountains to the North.’ ‘I think one of the great benefits to Cork is that things are pretty easy to do here. Transport is good, there’s a willing and highly skilled labour force, it’s just a lot less hassle shooting here than, for instance, shooting on the outskirts of London,’ added Jeremy. ‘I would love to make a movie in Cork because I love to work from home,’ says Jeremy, adding that he would encourage filmmakers to come and look at Cork. He is full of praise for the place, for the people and for the lifestyle. ‘There’s a lot of great characters too, when you need extras or whatever, it’s a varied, spectacular landscape. Cinematic characters and cinematic landscapes, it’s all here for the taking!’ ‘We’re absolutely delighted to have Jeremy agree to be an ambassador for Cork Screen Commission,’ said Jason O’ Mahony, Cork Screen Commission. ‘He’s one of the most respected actors of all time and it’s an absolute honour to have him involved. I think it speaks to the beauty of Cork that Jeremy would choose to live here, but it also speaks to the quality of the film professionals in the area that Jeremy would agree to be an ambassador for Cork Screen Commission in an effort to attract more film work to the area.’ And with the Irish film and television sector identified as a key economic contributor by the Government Smart Economy Report, Cork Screen Commission seems perfectly positioned to ensure that Cork benefits from any uptick in production, which is expected to more than double in the coming years from 2010 levels, which saw €225 million generated. For more information about Cork Screen Commission please email Jason O’ Mahony at [email protected] om WEEKLY THE smile on your face is the only light somebody needs to see entering a room to make their day. They savour every moment of your company, and for the most part you hardly even know. No need to plan the week to a pin point this week. Leave a little room for surprise.There will be plenty to do when the weekend comes around, as you play catch-up on a friendship. It’s been too long, Make that call. KEEP charging ahead. It will all be worth it in the end. There may be times when you can’t see the horizon, but you will reach it before you know it. Others are watching in admiration your level of commitment, and will give you all the support you need. Double check your bills status. This will help you avoid any nasty surprises creeping up behind you. Someone has being trying to get your attention. TAKE another look at the reason you have been dragging you heels over a certain situation. It may not be all that important after all. Others may be putting pressure on you to make their lives a little easier by off loading their workload. It’s time to stand your ground, and refuse to be their dumping ground. You will need to look stress free for the weekend if you are going to impress someone special. LETTING go of old angers will ease a lot of your stress.There should be nothing holding you back now. You can’t change the past, but you can build a future. Things seem to be changing all around you so take it one step at a time. This is all for a good reason. The changes make it possible for you to move forward in your dreams and fulfil your ambitions. Love is in the air as the weekend closes in. YOUR hard work has not gone unnoticed. Someone is more than impressed with your efforts. No need to look for praise, it will come in good time. It’s a good time to clear out clutter. The space will free you, body and mind, and you can prepare for a new beginning in many areas of your life. A new face on the social scene gives you a little lift and a great sense of well being. You may find the feeling goes both ways. HAPPINESS is a state of mind that can be achieved in many ways. Find your space and claim it this week, you deserve it after all the stresses of recent times. A change of scenery would be well advised to give you some new direction in your life. Remember that change is one way of moving forward and achieving things. Resting the body this weekend will give it a chance to rejuvenate your mind and spirit. SETTLING for second best has never been something you have been totally happy with so why start now. If you want something better it might take a little longer but it will be worth the wait. People may be a little draining to be around this week, but grin and bear it as they may need your help sorting some difficult matters. Funny how you are always the one they expect to be level headed, even when you’re uncertain. OTHER people may be very good at giving their opinion as to how you should live your life. In some cases it may be friendly advice, but in others it’s just their need to dominate. Walk the path that feels more comfortable to you this week. If they are so obsessed with your world there must be precious little happening in theirs. Either way this week should see you coming out smelling of roses, where others struggle. WHEN the conversation starts with “a little birdie told me”, it’s best just leave it where it is. The gossip mongers can’t hold their tongues this week so don’t get dragged into their net. On the work front there appears to be a lot of stress in the early part of the week. By Thursday things should be starting to settle so don’t get yourself in a tizzy and worrying yourself senseless. An interesting envelope should be explored. SOME people like to make a mountain out of a molehill. Stand back from all the drama and let the dust settle on its own. Action by you, however well intentioned, will only add fuel to their fire. Your batteries may be in need of a serious recharge after recent events. So time out for yourself is essential this week. At the weekend you want to be absolutely glowing as you appear for a social event. Smile. FINDING your way in new situations can be a little daunting at first. However, you are adaptable and will have settled down very quickly. Try to keep a positive note on things when feeling under pressure. As the week moves on the dust will settle and you will be able to see things as they truly are. You’ll find you have made much more headway than you ever thought possible, which leads to a relaxed weekend. TAKE time for yourself this week. Most of the hassle that seems to be floating around doesn’t need to include you, so you can look on as a spectator. That’s a very pleasant position to be in, so make the most of it. It’s a good time for re arranging things to make the most of your space and time. Check your diary carefully as there is a danger of overlapping appointments which could run you into bother with someone. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 5 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Oisin O’Neill’s tale to feature on RTÉ Radio Ballymacoda’s Oisín - a life with Prader Willi Syndrome OISIN O’Neill lives in Monagoul, near Ballymacoda, in the red farmhouse where his Nanny Kitty was born. He’s the best in his family at feeding the chickens, dancing with abandon and keeping everyone to their routines. He’s a slender boy of eight, with the whitest of white blond hair. Oisin also has Prader Willi Syndrome. ‘Oisin’s story’ is a new RTÉ radio documentary, which tells the moving tale of his birth, his life, and the people who love him. Here, Oisin’s mum Ann talks about Oisin, Prader Willi Syndrome, and what it means for their family... Oisin O’Neill is a tryer. It’s really hard for him to ride a bike, run for very long, do his school work, or even speak very well. But you should see him trying. He’s the oldest of five children, and proud of it. He likes hurling, rugby, farming, Ben 10 and Batman. And he’s brilliant at jigsaws. Prader Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with a collection of intellectual, emotional and practical difficulties. For Oisin’s family, behavioural issues are the biggest challenge. He has a preference for predictability and order, and anything that disrupts his expectations, or upsets him can lead to tantrums. But the most wellknown symptom of Prader Willi is to do with food. Oisin has a deletion on Chromosome 15, which means that the part of his brain that tells him that he’s full after eating doesn’t work, and so he feels constantly hungry. As well as this, Oisin’s body needs less calories than a regular child, and so his diet and access to food are strictly limited. The RTÉ documentary traces the challenges that come with having a child with Prader Willi Syndrome. One of the early symptoms of Prader Willi Syndrome is low muscle tone, and so when Oisin was born, moving or feeding were difficult for him. As he grows up, Oisin’s low muscle tone means that he struggles to keep up with his brothers, sisters and friends in ordinary things like running, climbing or playing football. So, when Oisin manages to cycle all the way to his Nanny Kitty’s it is a huge achievement. And the whole family gives him a big ‘Bualadh Bos.’ When Oisin was diagnosed with Prader Willi Syndrome Ann and Ray came home and threw out all of the chocolate, sweets and cakes that they had in the house, even though he was a tiny baby. Whilst Ann wonders now why they were so strict on themselves when their son was still being tube fed, she realises that it was because they wanted to start how they meant to go on. And so this is a household of good healthy food – plenty of fruit and vegetables and meat and potatoes. Oisin will eat the same meal as the rest of his family, but his portions will be small. An adult with Prader Willi syndrome once said that his experience of constant hunger was like having a shoal of piranhas in his stomach. It’s hard to imagine feeling like this, especially when your body needs less calories than a regular person. Ray and Ann manage this aspect of the syndrome by being strict and consistent with Oisin about food. They always explain to him why he can’t have certain things. What comes across in the documentary is how they do this with quiet firmness and clarity. All of Oisin’s brothers and sisters (bar the baby!) understand that Oisin has Prader Willi Syndrome, though the younger ones still think it just means he can’t have chocolate. Grainne, Oisin’s six year old sister understands a little more, in particular that Oisin’s behavioural issues are to do with his Prader Willi ‘he can’t control his temper’, she says calmly. Oisin’s tantrums can be wearing, but they are short-lived, and the O’Neills deal with them with characteristic calm firmness. He has to stop crying, or go to his room to have his cry. These outbursts can become more aggressive as people with Prader Willi Syndrome grow into their teens and adulthood, and Ann knows that she may need support from the Prader Willi Association Ireland, if and when this happens. Oisin goes to Kilcredan National School, near Ladysbridge where he’s in Second Class. Whilst not all children and adults with Prader Willi Syndrome have an intellectual disability, Oisin would, and he is, supported in school by a resource teacher and a Special Needs Assistant. Oisin’s mother, Ann, is very involved with the Prader Willi Association Ireland, which supports families with children and adults with the disorder. The association organises one social meeting and one conference a year. Ann had worked with children with Special Needs before she had Oisin, and so some things were easier for her, but she is very keen that support and information is shared amongst this community. Meanwhile, Oisin is busy with his life, playing rugby with his brother, doing his hurling training for the Under 8s for Father O’Neills, swimming and singing. He’s a beautiful child, beloved by his family and community alike. The Prader Willi Association Ireland is looking for sponsors. For more information about Prader Willi Syndrome, or for details of how to offer support, please email: [email protected] ‘Oisin’s Story’ will be broadcast on RTÉ Radio One’s Documentary on One series on Saturday, October 29th at 6.05pm (with a repeat the next day at 7pm). Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 6 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Presidential candidate Gay Mitchell arrives in Midleton with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny in tow LAST Friday, Fine Gael Presidential candidate, Gay Mitchell and his wife, Norma visited Midleton as part of a packed day on the Presidential campaign trail. The candidate began his day with a walkabout on Patrick Street, Cork City, before being interviewed on 96fm. Following this (and making good time), Gay and Norma arrived in Midleton, walking the length and breadth of the main street - but they weren't just surrounded by volunteers, well-wishers and interested members of the public... At the bottom of the town, a car stopped and none other than An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, emerged, causing a poor woman in her car to do a double take, as TV cameras, Gay Mitchell and Enda passed in front of her Fiat, as she waited to get into traffic! The duo visited the majority of businesses on the Main Street, with An Taoiseach, Gay and his wife all stopping for a photo or two - and a talk about levels of unemployment - weighing heavily on the minds of many in East Cork and beyond. Elizabeth Maddox, a member of the Carers Association with An Taoiseach. Liz says she will be supporting Gay Mitchell in the upcoming presidential election, as she believes he supports the carers and 'understands the fight they have to push forward the National Carers Strategy' Perhaps the most interesting comments of the day came from an unnamed woman who shook Gay Mitchell's hand and stated - or perhaps warned - 'If you take care of us, then we'll take care of you.' 2-year-old Fionn Budds with Gay Mitchell The second, from a 28 year-old campaign volunteer called Stephen Johnson was just as telling, 'No one can live up to Mary McAleese - they have to live up to themselves.' Tess Monaghan, Cloyne and Phyllis Duggan, Midleton with Enda Kenny Staunch Fine-Gaeler Kathleen Woulfe with An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny Frank Murphy chats with Enda Kenny - not the first person he expected to see when on his rounds in Midleton! Mary McSweeney with Gay Mitchell Ina McCarthy with Enda Kenny 021 4638022 All photos available to buy Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 7 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Scouts’ honour in Killeagh Talking the talk with Youghal Albrin DENISE FITZGERALD REPORTS AT THE recent Sale of Work held in Killeagh Hall, The East Cork Journal was told of the new Scouts Troup which has been set up. Noreen Lynch explained how one of the parents, Mary Griffin, got the idea to form a Scouts Movement and got together with other parents to get their views. Agreement was quickly reached, and Mary then contacted Scouting Ireland, who has been very supportive in setting up the Troup. DENISE FITZGERALD REPORTS Things moved along at a very fast pace and the little village of Killeagh now boasts fifty children involved, with Beavers aged from 6 to 8 years and Cubs aged from 9 to 12 years. Their uniforms are standard blue and navy, but Killeagh cubs have their own personalised neckerchief. They meet every Friday night, where the meeting is followed by various activities for the children. There are seven or more Scout Leaders involved currently, and it is hoped to have another five by January next. This is not, of course, the very first time that Scouts have been held in Killeagh and, in fact, many years ago they were situated in the old Scout Hall by the church. Noreen told The East Cork Journal that it would be their dream to once again have the use of this Scout Hall, which will need refurbishing and doing up. “Fundraising”, Noreen enthused, “will be vitally necessary to turn this old building back into a functional Hall”. Noreen went on to say that they urgently require any equipment which people may have lying about at home, such as tents, burners etc., The donation of suitable equipment will be very much appreciated, and will make such a difference to the Scouts. Noreen also asked The East Cork Journal to extend their thanks to all who have helped them in the setting up of the Troup, especially the Scout Leader who travelled from Youghal, and all the parents and friends who give their support. It is really appreciated. Scouts’ Honour. Mike Hackett is pictured with two of the long standing members of Youghal Albrin, Bríd Power and Bernie Kennedy with Sheila Loughnane THE Ailbrin Society, Youghal aims each year to present a series of talks on various subjects, by accomplished speakers, over a range of diverse subjects. These can include such topics as local history, current affairs, travel, art, music, architecture, deep sea diving and any other topic that might be of interest to the members and the general public. The Youghal Albrin meet on the third Wednesday of every month in The Red Store, Youghal, with kind permission, commencing each year in September and continuing until the following April It is believed that the name "Youghal" derives from the old Irish "Eochaill" - meaning "Yew wood", which grew profusely in the area before the town was named. However, “Ailbrin” is also the oldest known Irish name for Youghal, and means wooded rock. The Albrin Society, Youghal was founded in 1966 as a discussion group by Noel McNamara, a local solicitor. Michael Murray was the first Chairperson and served as such over several of the early years. At that time, members met once a month in the Devonshire Arms Hotel and, as the speakers were friends, and the meeting room was given free, there was no necessity to charge the members a fee. The success of the Society, however, soon created an expansion in the number of members, which led to speakers being invited to Youghal from outside the area. This extra activity, of course, created expenses such as fees for speakers, room rental and, inevitably, insurance. Many of the most popular talks with the public have been given by local speakers and the 2011/2012 season commenced on Wednesday, October 16th last with a talk by local author and historian, Michael Hackett, entitled Reminiscences of Old Youghal and the surrounding area . This was a very entertaining talk, which was much appreciated by the audience. Michael has a great love of his town and is very knowledgeable on its history. His talk obviously came from the heart, and he held everyone captive throughout the evening. Speakers and talks are organised by a voluntary longstanding committee, with the next talk taking place on Wednesday November 16th next. Speaker is Mr Bill Power, an accomplished photographer and a keen local historian. The title of the talk is “The Irish Rhine”, exploring the Blackwater from its source in the Kerry Mountains to the sea at Youghal. New members are always very welcome in Youghal Albrin. The yearly fee is €35 for a family, and €25 for individual membership. Talks are usually open, with a small entry fee of €5 for non members. Everyone welcome. Ballycotton bridge club results 12/10: 1st Mary Cuthbert / Roseanne Fahey 2nd Grace Murphy / Elizabeth Moore 3rd Catherine Walsh / Joan Wall 4th John Murray / Kay Smiddy FANTASTIC NEW CHRISTMAS STOCK IN STORE Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 8 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Bitesize News Compiled by Denise FitzGerald 087 812 8262 / [email protected] Two in a row for Youghal RNLI Lifeboat THE Youghal RNLI Lifeboat was launched on Sunday, October 23rd at 5.50pm, to a report of a 5 metre open boat that was adrift off Youghal Bridge. The Youghal Lifeboat, Patricia Jennings, under the helm of David Slattery with crew members John Griffin Jnr and Martin Morris, arrived on scene and transferred a crew member on board the boat to attach a tow line. They then towed the boat to a safe mooring near Youghal Bridge. While securing the boat to the moorings they received a second call that another boat had broken its moorings at Buttimers Dock Youghal. The Lifeboat assisted and handed over to the Youghal Coast Guard, who secured the boat to its moorings. The weather was blowing winds of force 7 gusting to strong gale force 9, with sea levels up to 1.5 metres and heavy rain. SECAD course changes in Youghal SECAD has decided to change certain details pertaining to courses for Youghal which were advertised recently in The East Cork Journal. Gertrude Cotter, Development Officer, SECAD, states, 'A decision has been made to move the dates to give us more time to advertise the courses. There are approximately 15 places per course. We are also now running just one course for ten sessions, rather than two courses. But people can opt out after the first three sessions if they feel this is not for them.' The course, entitled 'Start Your Own Business' will now run in Youghal on November 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th and December 1st, 6th and 8th, from 9.30am to 12.30pm each day at Cumann na Daoine, Catherine Street. The first three sessions will help you identify your entrepreneurial traits, assess whether you are ready to be your own boss, identify training gaps, set goals, assess your business idea. The final seven sessions will cover business planning, assessment of commercial viability of your business idea, legal, financial, networking and marketing aspects of setting up your business. Admission is free and courses are open to all age groups. You must be in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection. If you attend all ten sessions, you can take a FETAC Level 5 Phone Gertrude Cotter at SECAD to reserve your place at 021 4613432 or email [email protected] Eyes down in Clashmore On tonight, Wednesday October 26th, it will be “Lucky for Some” in Clashmore GAA Clubhouse when the Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Super Bingo will be held. Proceeds are for the John Hennesy Fund, and your support would be very much appreciated. Be there at 8pm sharp if you want to be “top of the shop”! Coffee Morning A Coffee Morning for those bereaved or affected by suicide will be held in the Boardwalk Bar + Grill, Lapps Quay Cork on Tuesday, November 1st next from 12 noon - 1.30. Teas, coffee , scones kindly donated by the Boardwalk. The coming together of those similarly bereaved can offer the opportunity to gain strength and understanding from individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one through suicide. All welcome, and please bring friends. Further information can be found by contacting Collette on 087 / 2750355 or Brigette on 087 / 6310482 Thank you! Our sincere thanks for all who took part in the Charity Walk which was held in our late son's name, Thomas Keevers, held in Clashmore. The fantastic sum collected was €31,000 and this was presented to the Children's Leukaemia Association, Cork. We know that this will help a great number of families with very sick children. This was beyond belief and beyond our wildest expectations. But it could not have happened without a huge contribution from people who helped in so many ways to make it such a success. Again, thank you so much. - Tom and Margaret Keevers Youghal Arts Network go fancy The Youghal Arts Network presents Halloween Fancy Dress at the Marine Bar on Saturday next, October 29th, from 9pm until late. Admission is €5 and proceeds are in aid of South Abbey National School. Your support would be very much appreciated. CRY Monster Quiz Hallowe'en Tabletop Quiz will be held on Thursday, October 27th at Power's Bar (Mount Uniacke). A table of 4 costs €30. Quiz starts at 8pm sharp. There will be a raffle on the night and fancy dress is optional. A great night is assured and all proceeds will go to the CRY relocation fund. Bringing the Buzz back to Youghal RFC On Sunday next, October 30th, Youghal Rugby Football Club will be hosting a Halloween Social in which ól, ceol agus craic are guaranteed. This Halloween Special is a fundraiser for the 2012 Rugby Tour. Taking place at the Clubhouse of YRFC, the evening will commence at 10pm and will continue until late...very late. Entry is €10 at the door. Music is from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s by DJ. Spot prizes for the best Fancy Dress, which is optional. Why not come along for a TRY! Gortroe Preschool The Gortroe Preschool is re-opened under new management where preschool children aged from 2 ½ years to 6 years will play, learn and grow together. Monday to Friday from 9am to 12noon. Free childcare places with ECCE Scheme. Enrolments are now being taken for September 2012 and 2013. Tel 086 8960881 for further details. A challenge to help Youghal Cancer Support Group Challenging fundraiser results in cheque presentation to Youghal Cancer Support Group At the end of July, start of August last a brave team of two women and six men undertook a mammoth fundraising event when they climbed Carrantuohill (15km), cycled round the Ring of Kerry and canoed down the Blackwater River from Millstreet back to Youghal. Their efforts realised a fantastic amount of €8,000 which, on Friday last, October 21st, was presented to the Youghal Cancer Support Group in The Gate Bar, Youghal. An evening of music and entertainment was provided to celebrate their achievement, and a large crowd of people turned up for the event. The aim of Youghal Cancer Support Group is to establish a Cancer Support and Drop In Centre for the East Cork and West Waterford areas, which is urgently needed to provide emotional support and help for people with cancer, and their families. For further details or information on Youghal Cancer Support Group: 087-2731121. Youghaloween Spooktacular Festival 28th – 30th October. Join in the fun, don your own ghastly costume and roam the streets of Youghal in the ghoulish parade. Among the many events will be: Friday: Perks Kiddies Halloween Party Headless Horseman rides through Youghal at 7 p.m: Presentation on the Witch of Youghal by guest speaker Kay Donnelly at 8 p.m. in the Old Imperial Hotel: Saturday: Torture machines will be on display from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Barry’s Lane. Story Telling for children at 11 a.m in St. Mary’s Collegiate Church. Admission is free: Free Guided Historic Tour of Youghal at 12.00: Fortune Tellers 2-5 p.m: Ghoulish Parade through the historic streets of Youghal at 3 p.m: Childrens Halloween party at 4 p.m. in the Red Store: Presentation by Cork Paranormal Investigations with guest speaker, Jacqueline Horgan, in the Old Imperial Hotel. Admission is free. Sunday: Torture machines will be on display from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Barry’s Lane: Fortune Tellers 25 p.m: Treasure Hunt 2 – 4 p.m: Story telling for kids at 3 p.m. at Condon’s Florists: Pumpkin Competition at 4 p.m. Prize for the best carved pumpkin. Youghal Bay Bridge Club October Results 6th – Teams: 1st Liam Kelly / Gerry Stack / Marie Gleeson / Vera Medve; 2nd J Kelly / C Treacy / B Groeger / R Landers; 3rd M Power / T Broderick / E Slattery / S Barry 10th - 1st Phil Cronin / Kathleen Donnelly; 2nd M Power / G Stack; 3rd O O'Shea / F O'Connell; 4th Sheila O'Sullivan / M Coughlan 11 / 10 / 11 The Cis Byrne Trophy 1st Mary Kennedy / Catherine Dinneen; 2nd Joan & Maurice Power; 3rd Olive O'Shea / Fidelma O'Connell; 4th Rose Galvin / Sally O'Sullivan; 5th Rita Fitzpatrick / Una Furey; 6th Sheila Burke / Marie Gleeson 13th: 1st Catherine Dinneen / Andrew McNulty; 2nd Mary Lupton / Sally Barry; 3rd Gerry Stack / Dermot Cotter; 4th Tommy and Katherine Donnelly 17th: 1st Mary Roche / Kevin Duffy; 2nd Jean Kelly / Betty Cotter; 3rd Georgie & Michael Penruddock; 4th Kathleen Donnelly / Patricia McCarthy Events at Cumann na Daoine Wednesday, October 26th 10am - 11.30am Yoga 2pm - 3pm Walking Group 3pm - 5pm Women's Group 7.30pm - 9.30pm Needlework & Craftwork 7.30pm - 9pm GROW (Community Mental Health Group) Thursday, October 27th 8pm - 9.45pm Bingo Friday, October 28th 2pm - 4pm Indoor Bowls Tuesday, November 1st 5.45pm - 7.30pm Weight Watchers. THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT... The Phantom of the Opera Organ Improvisation by Eric Sweeney ST. MARY'S Collegiate Church has been home to a wide variety of events down through the ages, but this will be the first occasion on which this serene setting will screen a movie. Renowned Irish composer and organist, Eric Sweeney, will perform a live organ improvisation to the film The Phantom of the Opera. This adored film will be shown in its original silent version on a large screen in the imposing archway of St Mary’s Collegiate Church, with the astounding organ recital to accompany. The chosen venue of St Mary’s Church is of the utmost antiquity, being one of the oldest Christian sites in Ireland. The apt and eerie surroundings of the Church, along with the remarkable acoustics, will acutely intensify and augment this event. The venue itself, coupled with the supreme talent of Eric Sweeney, unquestionably makes this event particularly momentous. Eric Sweeney is the organist and choirmaster of Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford. He was Choral Director at RTE for a number of years, as well as the Head of Music at Waterford Institute of Technology. He has become well known for his sold out performances of organ improvisations to a wide variety of silent movies. The event takes place on Friday 11th November 2011 in St Marys Collegiate Church, Youghal at 8pm. Tickets are €12.50 for adults and €10 concessions. Reserve tickets by contacting Joyce on 083-3606507 or [email protected] Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 9 Wednesday, October 26th. 2011 - The East Cork Journal The Ecclesiastical Review ast Cork All Saints Day EcE clesiastical Events All Saints Day, the day on which Catholics celebrate all the saints, known and unknown, is a surprisingly old feast. It arose out of the Christian tradition of celebrating the martyrdom of saints on the anniversary of their martyrdom. When martyrdoms increased during the persecutions of the late Roman Empire, local dioceses instituted a common feast day in order to ensure that all martyrs, known and unknown, were properly honoured. The current date of November 1 was instituted by Pope Gregory III (731-741), when he consecrated a chapel to all the martyrs in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and ordered an annual celebration. This celebration was originally confined to the diocese of Rome, but Pope Gregory IV (827-844) extended the feast to the entire Church and ordered it to be celebrated on November 1. The vigil, or eve of the feast, October 31, is commonly known as All Hallows Eve, or Halloween. For more than a millennium the entire Church has celebrated the feast of All Saints on November 1st, and, of course, Hallowe'en on October 31st. It is a principal feast of the Catholic Church. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, which means that all Catholics are to attend Mass on that day. All Souls Day All Soul's Day (sometimes called the "Day of the Dead") is always November 2 (November 3rd if the 2nd falls on a Sunday). All Soul's Day is a Roman Catholic day of remembrance for friends and loved ones who have passed away. This comes from the ancient Pagan Festival of the Dead, which celebrated the Pagan belief that the souls of the dead would return for a meal with the family. Candles in the window would guide the souls back home, and another place was set at the table. Children would come through the village, asking for food to be offered symbolically to the dead, then donated to feed the hungry. Parish of Youghal Blessed Dominic Collins (1566-1602) Irish martyr, Jesuit brother The day purposely follows All Saint's Day in order to shift the focus from those in heaven to those in purgatory. It is celebrated with masses and festivities in honour of the dead. While the Feast of All Saints is a day to remember the glories of Heaven and those there, the Feast of All Souls reminds us of our obligations to live holy lives and that there will be purification of the souls of those destined for Heaven. The Christian holiday of All Soul's Day pays respect and remembers the souls of all friends and loved ones who have died and gone to heaven. The living pray on behalf of Christians who are in purgatory, the state in the afterlife where souls are purified before proceeding to heaven. Souls in purgatory, who are members of the church just like living Christians, must suffer so that they can be purged of their sins. It is a time to pray for their souls that they may be received into heaven. Upon death, it is believed that souls have not yet been cleansed of sin. Praying for souls of loved ones helps to remove the stain of sin, and allow the souls to enter the pearly gates of heaven. Through prayer and good works, living members of the church may help their departed friends and family. There are three Requiem Masses that are said by the clergy to assist the souls from Purgatory to Heaven: one for the celebrant, one for the departed, and one for the Pope. The traditions of the Feast of All Souls began independently of the Feast of All Saints. The Feast of All Souls owes its beginning to seventh century monks who decided to offer the mass on the day after Pentecost for their deceased community members. In the late tenth century, the Benedictine monastery in Cluny chose to move their mass for their dead to November 2, the day after the Feast of all Saints. This custom spread and in the thirteenth century, Rome put the feast on the calendar of the entire Church. The date remained November 2 so that all in the Communion of the Saints might be celebrated together. Many customs are associated with The Day of the Dead celebration. In the home an altar is made with an offering of food upon it. It is believed that the dead partake of the food in spirit and the living eat it later. The ofrendas (offerings) are beautifully arranged with flowers such as marigolds (zempasuchitl), which are the traditional flower of the dead. There is a candle placed for each dead soul, and they are adorned in some manner. Incense is also often used, and mementos, photos, and other remembrances of the dead also adorn the ofrenda. If you wish to contribute to this page, please contact Denise on 087 8128262 or email [email protected] DOMINIC Collins was born into a leading Catholic family in Youghal, Co Cork in 1566. Both his father and his brother served as mayor in the town, and he may have attended the Jesuit school set up in the town in 1577. When the Desmond Rebellion was put down in 1583, Dominic Collins of Youghal became a professional soldier in the Catholic armies of Europe. Ten years later he joined the Jesuits in Santiago de Compostela. Sent back to Ireland in 1601, as a companion to Fr James Archer SJ, with the Spaniards going to Kinsale, he was eventually captured and put to death for his faith. Taken to Youghal on 31st October 1602, he was marched by a troop of soldiers through the streets to the place of execution - the first time he had seen his home town in fifteen years. He wore his black Jesuit gown and addressed the crowd in Spanish, Irish and English, cheerfully telling them that he had come to Ireland to defend the faith of the Holy Roman Church, the one true path to salvation. So moved were the crowd that the hangman fled and a passing fisherman was forced to do the job. Left hanging on the gallows, the rope eventually broke and Dominic’s body fell to the ground. Under cover of darkness, local Catholics took his body away and buried him with respect in a secret place. From that day he was venerated as a martyr in Youghal and his fame quickly spread throughout Ireland and Europe. In the Irish Colleges of Douai and Salamanca the Jesuits showed his portrait and many favours and cures were attributed to his intercession. Although used to the rough life of the army camp, Dominic always kept a strange innocence and gentleness. He is one of the most attractive of all the Irish martyrs. Novena Join us to pray the novena to Blessed Dominic Collins. Nine days of prayer which commenced on Sunday last, October 23rd, and will continue each day until Monday, October 31st, the Feast of Blessed Dominic Collins All are welcome. Autumn Stations Friday, October 28th: Monearmore, Beanfield, Coolaha, Redbarn and Clonard, at the home of Kieran and Cathy Mariga, 8pm. Friday, October 28th: Knockattigan, Ballymacask, Windgap and Ballivarrig at the home of Tom and Joan Collins, 8pm. Ladysbridge Church Choir Rehearsals on Thursday night at 8pm for an hour. We are always looking for new members. If you have a voice we'd love to hear it. Youghal Baptist Church (people trusting in Jesus Christ alone for eternal life) We meet for worship every Sunday morning at 11am in Brú na Sí (kindly loaned), speaker expected is Mervyn Scott. People from all backgrounds and na- tionalities are welcome. For more details, contact Mervyn Scott, 024-25964/086-1732034 or see www.youghalbaptist.ie November 2nd, 3rd and 4th in St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Inspiring Talks, Live Music, Fellowship, Skits, Workshops, Confession, Holy Mass, Adoration, Eucharistic Procession, Living Rosary, Action Songs, Lots of Fun. Free Admission Contact information: Joan Keaney, 01 8255438; Ann Lench, 028 82246973; Thomas Callaghan 086 1236240; Mary Rose Rice 028 82245631; Fr. Martin Chambers 087 1791143. Youth Eucharistic Conference Youghal Methodist Church, Friar Street services Sunday, October 30th: Morning Worship Service at 10am, led by Rev. Colin Milligan. Bible Study and Prayer Time each Thursday evening at 8.30pm. You are welcome. Further details from 021-4294622. Parish of Midleton & Ballintotis Autumn Stations Friday, October 28th: Inegrega, Carrigagour, Knockgorm, Coppingerstown and Geragh at the home of Aidan and Brenda McAuliffe at 7.30pm. Friday, October 28th: Broomfield and Killeagh, at the home of Adrian and Sheila Stack at 7.30pm. International Eucharistic Congress Dublin 2012 To help the Parish prepare for the 2012 International Eucharistic Congress, the Cloyne Diocesan Director for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, Fr. Patrick Winkle C.C., will preach at the 7.30pm Mass this coming First Friday, November 4th, in The Holy Rosary Church, Midleton. As November is the month traditionally dedicated to commemorating the Holy Souls, this theme will surround his preaching on the Eucharistic. Please join with us as we walk together towards this important expression of our faith in the Blessed Sacrament. Midleton Community Hospital Mass for deceased residents will be held in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel on November 4th next at 7pm. At 11.20am on Friday next, October 28th in the Hospital Chapel. Confessions and Anointing Midleton Pioneers Midleton Pioneers council members will be at the Holy Rosary Church Grounds on Sunday morning October 30th, from 11am to 12noon. Pioneer badges, gold and silver etc will be on sale also if you wish to become a pioneer, as will the Pioneer Sacred Heart Calendar 2012, so please call to our table. To celebrate the Eucharistic Congress coming to Ireland in 2012, the calendar reproduces a photograph each month of the 1932 Eucharistic Congress, the last time it was held in Ireland. This open-air pioneer event, held on a Sunday, has proven to be a great success. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 10 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Bitesize News Compiled by Kathleen Woulfe Coﬀee morning & book sale at Wallis' Bar for local charities ON Thursday, November 3rd, Catherine Sloane will host a Coffee Morning, Book Sale and raffle at Wallis' Bar, Main Street, Midleton, in aid of the East Cork Parents & Friends of the Mentally Handicapped and also for Gerald McSweeney, East Ferry, who travels to Ethiopia each year. The morning will run from 9.30am to 12.30pm and all are welcome to attend. Midleton Credit Union Week Anne White, Board Member and Manager, John Fenton, organised a monster raffle for a 32” flat screen HD TV and three cash prizes of €50 each, which took place on Saturday, October 22nd last drawn by Director, William Murphy with the results as follows. 1st prize of TV to Patricia Jackson, Midleton, 2nd prize to Aidan Mullen, Midleton, 3rd prize to Doreen Costine, Cloyne and 4th prize to Thomas Cronin, Cloyne. Congratulations to all. Also during the week, chocolates and beverages were served each day to our members. Thank you to Anne and John for your work organising this great event, and a special thank you to the dedicated staff who issued tickets each day to all the members who completed transactions during the week. Setting up a local currency Would it help the people of East Cork to keep going? A meeting in regard to the above will be held tomorrow, Thursday, October 27th, in Midleton Library at 6pm. Everyone welcome. Baby boy Congratulations on the birth of their baby boy Callan, to Sarah and Barry McCarthy, Geragh Road, and best wishes to all for the future. Creations by Nimble Fingers Craft Group Baby girl The above are holding a cookery demonstration, starting on Wednesday, November 9th, for three weeks at the Midleton Community Forum, Youghal Road, Midleton, from 10.45am to 12.45pm. For further details, contact 087 9761479 or 087 6158346. Craft workshop The above on card making, crochet and knitting will take place at the Midleton Community Forum, Youghal Road, Midleton, on Saturday, November 5th from 11am to 3.30pm. Bring along a packed lunch, and tea and coffee will be provided. For details on card making, please contact 087 9761479 and on crochet and knitting, 087 7615834. Midleton Community First Responders Hallowe'en Party The above are holding their Annual Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Ball in the Midleton Park Hotel, on Saturday, October 29th from 9pm ’til late. Limited number of tickets available at €15. For details or bookings, contact Fergal on 087 2707098 or Maura on 087 6934773. Get well soon Sorry to hear that Mary O’Farrell had an accident while out walking her dog, and hope that she will soon be back in top form. Congratulations to David and Niamh Power, Cloyne, on the birth of their baby daughter Emily, a little sister for Jordan. Wedding congratulations Good luck wishes to Annmarie Fitzgerald and Philip Barton who are getting married tomorrow, Thursday, October 27th, in St. John the Baptist Church, Killeagh. Annemarie is the youngest daughter of the late Mary and Jimmy Fitzgerald, Killeagh, and Philip is the son of Bernadette and John Barton, Midleton. Best wishes to the happy couple for many years of health and happiness. Another young couple that are getting married tomorrow are Helen Cronin, Montenotte and Davy O’Brien, Carrigshane and best wishes are extended to them both for many years of wedded bliss. Ruby wedding anniversary 40th wedding anniversary good wishes to Mimi and Michael Cashman, who celebrate their Ruby anniversary Also congratulations to Jacqui and Noel Howard on their wedding anniversary. Irish Heart Foundation Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic The above clinic will take place at the Family Resource Centre, Midleton, on Wednesday, October 2nd, from 2.30pm to 4pm. all are welcome. For further information, pleas contact the Regional Office on 021 4505822. GROW Community Mental Health weekly Midleton meeting The local Midleton meeting of GROW Community Mental Health is held every Thursday evening at 7.30pm in the Edmund Rice Pastoral Centre, (old CBS Monastery). Meetings last for approximately one and a half hours and are followed by tea/coffee. No introductions are needed. Just come along. In a GROW peer support group, you learn how to change your thinking and behaviour – for the better. GROW aims to help you to take control of your problems and to gain and maintain positive mental health. Here you will find support, acceptance and encouragement, in a positive, pro-active, non-judgemental environment. Whether you suffer from depression, stress, anxieties, isolation, panic attacks, lack of self esteem, . GROW’s 12 Step Programme can offer assistance in a practical, positive and confidential manner. For more information on our meetings, please contact Finola on 086-7702807, our local office at 021 4277520 Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-2pm, Locall 1890 474 474 or www.grow.ie Marymount Hospice & ARC House Luncheon The above takes place on Thursday, November 17th at 1.30pm sharp at the Castlemartyr Resort. Tickets €50, tables of 10 €500. Contact 086 0588574 for further information. Midleton & District Active Retirement Association calendar of events Wednesday, October 26th: Swimming available at Midleton Park Hotel, Leisure Centre &Spa from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Thursday, October 27th: Pitch & Putt available at Corkbeg from 2.30pm. Friday, October 28th: Whist at Edmond Rice Centre at 2.30pm. Monday, October 31st: Tai Chi exercises at Community Forum, Youghal Road from 11am to 12 noon. Indoor Bowling at the GAA Pavilion from 2pm to 4pm. Tuesday, November 1st: 45 Drive at the Edmond Rice Centre at 2.30pm. Wednesday, November 2nd: Big meeting/get-together at the Edmond Rice centre at 2.30pm. Guest speaker. All welcome. Happy B irthday! Birthday greetings to Denis Cashman, Ann Kelleher, 3 year old Phil Golab, Finbarr Coakley, Margaret Bernard and our grandchild 6 year old Emer Dunne, Co. Laois. K.W. Minister Sherlock presents awards to winners of John Hooper Medal for Statistics St. Mary’s High School, Midleton students scoop second place THE Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock T.D., in conjunction with Gerry O’Hanlon, Director General of the Central Statistics Office, presented prizes to the winners of the John Hooper Medal for Statistics at an awards ceremony in the Department of Education and Skills. Second prize went to Isabel O’Mahony and Alison Hennessy (teacher Nuala McCarthy) from St. Mary’s High School, Midleton, for their project entitled ‘Home or Away’, where they interviewed 50 transition students aged 15 & 16 about their holiday lifestyle. Minister Sherlock also encouraged students to get involved in the 2011/2012 competition, which he launched at the same event. Speaking at the awards, the Minister said that, ‘Statistics lie at the heart of the type of quantitative reasoning necessary for making important advances in the sciences, such as medicine and genetics, and for making important decisions in business and public policy and, indeed, in our daily lives. The study of Statistics is not just an essential part of one’s formal mathematical education, but is an important part of what it means to be numerate.’ The Minister said that these skills have all been ably demonstrated by the winning teams who received their awards. Statistics is a challenging and rewarding branch of mathematics and is included as one of the strands in the new Project Maths syllabuses for both Junior and Leaving Certificate. The John Hooper Medal for Statistics is for postprimary students (in Transition Year or Senior Cycle) who design a poster, to describe an aspect of their environment, with the help of statistics. 256 student groups in total registered for the competition from the whole island of Ireland. 101 posters, both Irish and English language entries, were received by the CSO. Fermoy whist drive Results from Sunday, October 23rd: Best overall score: Evelyn Snell Winning ladies: Catherine Morrison, Anne Barry, Marie Roche, Esther Lomasney, Mary Mason, Rita Leamy, Pat O’Leary, Nora Murphy Winning gents; James Leamy, Daniel O’Flynn, Fr. Aquin Casey, K. Scanlon, M. Hurley, E. Ring, D. Morrison and Gerard Donovan Raffle: James Leamy, James Barry and Gerard Donovan Whist Drive every Sunday night at 8.30pm sharp at Fermoy Bridge Centre. All welcome. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 11 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Ends This Weekend GENUINE REDUCTIONS ACROSS ALL DEPARTMENTS 44 Winterwarm 2kw Oil Filled Radiator 94 HALLOWEEN TIONS DECORA (Midleton Retail Park) 021 4631906 Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 12 PHOTOS The candyman comes to Youghal Welcome to the wonderful world of Mr. Potter's LAST WEEK, Mr. Potter's Sweet Shop opened on Youghal's North Main Street and is already proving to be something of a 'sweet treat' for all in the town! The ECJ paid a visit last Friday at 4pm (yes, just when the schools were out!) and was amazed to see a host of parents, grandparents and children happily picking up goodies from around the shop. With over 45 varieties of old-fashioned sweets on the shelves, as well as jellies, 'ﬁll your own' bottles, chews, mints, bubble gum and much, much more, Mr. Potter's brought something magical to the town. So, if you haven't popped in to Mr. Potter's Sweet Shop yet, make sure you do - you won't be disappointed. And remember to ‘Keep it Sweet!’ Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Mr Potters ’ Keep it sweet! 021 4638022 All photos available to buy Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal 13 Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 14 PHOTOS Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal East Cork photographers go in front of the camera (briefly) to launch new exhibition THE East Cork Camera Group are delighted to have the opportunity to display a number of their member’s images in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork Airport. All images on display in the Hotel are for sale for €100 per framed image. A percentage of all sales will be donated to a local charity. The photographic exhibition was officially launched by Colette Barry, ECCG Chairperson and Andrew Drysdale, General Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday, September 22nd. Craig O’Brien; Colette Barry, Chairperson; Andrew Drysdale, General Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork Airport; Ann-Marie Collins, Vice-Chairperson; Grainne Davies, Treasurer and Mervyn Daly, Secretary, East Cork Camera Group This exhibition will remain at the hotel for the foreseeable future and members of the public are welcome to view it at any time. The East Cork Camera Group is a photography group, with 55 members from various parts of East Cork and beyond. The group was founded in 2000 and their aim is to increase people’s knowledge and appreciation of photography, both for their members and for the wider community. They achieve this with regular meetings, competitions, exhibitions and their annual calendar. The group works with local community groups on photographic projects and support local charities. Each year, they produce a calendar focusing on the East Cork area and nominated local charities are selected by the group to receive donations from the calendar proceeds. The 2012 Calendar will be available for sale at the end of October. To view images taken by the group’s members, please visit their website or view their Facebook account. If you have an interest in photography and would like to join the group, please email [email protected] or call 086 3117064. Colette Barry with her mother, Kathleen Byrne Grainne & Simon Davies Clayton Sageantes, Joe Forde, Cork Camera Club & Ann-Marie Collins Martha, Vivian & Ann-Marie John & Ann-Marie Collins Seamus Quinlan & Denis Barry Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 15 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Acorn Life Modern Homes & Building exhibitions arrives at City Hall THIS year's Cork Modern Homes & Building Exhibition is in association with Acorn Life, who are an Irish owned life assurance company who offer a comprehensive range of financial products for life assurance, retirement and investment needs. The exhibition will provide ideas, advice and inspiration for those building, extending, renovating or decorating their home. The show takes place in City Hall, Cork on Friday, November 4th from 6pm – 9pm, Saturday, November 5th from 11am – 6pm & Sunday November, 6th from 11am – 6pm. There will be a family day on Saturday & Sunday with Sylvano the Magician. Every child has a chance to win a fantastic prize, for Sylvano to perform at their next birthday party. The City Hall is a perfect location for the show as everyone with an eye to excellence in house building, home improving and lifestyle enhancement will want to be there. For those applying for planning permission, looking for the products, services and advice to complete your home, trade professionals will be on hand at the show to guide you through your needs. You will find a multitude of professionals from the building, construction, home improvements and related sectors, all under one roof at the exhibition. You will have access to quality products, services, new ideas and most of all value for money. When planning a new home or looking to make practical changes to your existing home, relevant information is a necessity. With 23 years experience Tom Murphy has said the Acorn Life Ultimate Girls' Day this weekend at the Shanagarry Design Centre Up to 50% oﬀ in Kilkenny Shop this weekend THE Kilkenny Shop, home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers, would like to invite you to their 'Girls Day Out,' taking place in the Kilkenny Shop, Shanagarry Design Centre this Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday, October 30th and 31st from 12 noon until 6pm. Why not pop along for lunch and enjoy a girlie day out! With no cover charge or invite necessary, this is not to be missed, with fantastic up to 50% offers available in all departments. Willie Murphy of Acorn Life with Tom Murphy of Modern Homes Exhibitions discussing plans for the Acorn Life Modern Homes & Building Exhibition which takes place in City Hall from November 4th to 6th. (Photo: Dan McGrath, Editorial Images) Modern Homes & Building Exhibition can offer you the opportunity to discover a wealth of expert advice and guidance, giving a strong foothold to any home improvements or building endeavour. The show is a wonderful opportunity to research new options and see the latest trends, from windows, doors, kitchens, sliding wardrobes, timber floors, construction, marble, granite, natural stone, paving, architectures, hoovers, financial services, garden design, removal & storage, and there are always a few surprises. If you are interested in expanding your knowledge about eco houses, internal and external wall insulation and attic insulation, solar, rain harvesting, energy saving products, or your very own carbon footprint, allow this exhibition to guide you down the right path. There will also be hot bargains for visitors, including special discounts by most exhibitors each day. Keep your eyes open for the unmissable, exclusive deals on offer from Friday to Sunday. Whatever you need there is someone there to help you with your project. So, be prepared and bring along your house plans. Why not make your visit to the Acorn Life Modern Homes & Building Exhibition a family day with children’s entertainment by Sylvano the Magician Saturday and Sunday. Would you like Sylvano the Magician to come and perform at your house for your next party, then visit any of his magic shows Saturday or Sunday. He will be having a number of magic shows each day so every child who attends will be in with a chance to win this fabulous prize. The draw will take place on Sunday evening at 6pm. For further information and enquiries phone 058 48633 or you can visit the website www.modernhomes.ie. You can also find us on facebook. Not only that, but guests can also experience: * Fitness & Wedding Consultation with the Garryvoe and Bayview Hotel * Complimentary Nail polishing and more by Castlemartyr Resort * Midleton Holistic Health Centre will provide massages on the day * Interior design consultation with Mac Interior Designs * Chamarie Shoe Boutique display * And, of course, a host of free prizes and goodies to be won! * Fantastic offers will also be available from this Thursday, so treat yourself ! Kids eat free is back at the Shanagarry Design Centre Due to demand, the Artisan Cafe at the Shanagarry Design Centre is offering a recession-busting deal where kids can eat for free. Spectacular Kilkenny mid-season SALe starts this weekend Our menu features a mouthwatering selection of fresh sandwiches, healthy salads and wholesome main courses, all made from the very best of locally sourced produce. Not to mention our famous desserts and wonderful homemade breads. (Gluten Free options available) A free main course from the tasty new children’s menu is being offered with every meal purchased from the adult menu. Greg O’Gorman, Kilkenny Group Marketing Manager says, 'Irish parents are looking for good quality, locally produced food at affordable prices now more than ever. With our Kids Eat Free deal at the moment, parents can enjoy real value for their hard-earned money at the Shanagarry Design Centre’s Artisan Cafe.' As well as extensive seating inside, there is ample outdoor seating at the Artisan Cafe and on dry, warm days, diners can enjoy the stunning view out over Ballycotton Lighthouse as they eat. There is ample parking at the Design Centre, a buggy friendly ramp, baby-changing facilities and plenty of high chairs. The Kilkenny shop in Shanagarry are holding a massive mid-season sale this Bank Holiday weekend with up to 50% off stock throughout the store. Don’t miss out on the huge reductions in all departments including fashion and accessories, jewellery, pottery, homeware and gifts! Up to 50% will be slashed off throughout our store during this event. There are some fantastic bargains available, including 20% off the new Orla Kiely bag collection. Located at the Shanagarry Design Centre, East Cork, the Kilkenny shop offer a wide selection of popular designers including Orla Kiely, Pandora, Fossil, John Rocha, Quin and Donnelly, Waterford Crystal, Pilgrim, Nicholas Mosse and so much more. And if you can’t make it into the store over the weekend, don’t worry. Customers can also get up to 50% off a wide range of products online at www.kilkennyshop.com without even having to leave the house. Delivery only €5.99 for as much as you like delivered to one address. Visit the Shanagarry Design Centre this Bank Holiday weekend and see for yourself! 'We look forward to welcoming lots more parents and their children to the Shanagarry Design Centre. It’s the perfect way to while away a few hours,' Greg concludes. ACorn Life MoDern HoMeS & BUiLDinG exHiBition City Hall, Cork november 4th, 5th & 6th fri: 4pm - 9pm Sat & Sun: 11am - 6pm Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 16 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal JUNIOR INFANTS 2011 St. Mary â€™s Boys NS, Carrigtwohill WHEN the East Cork Journal paid a visit to St. Mary's Boys NS, Carrigtwohill, we were surprised to see the children in casual clothes as opposed to their school uniform. But we really shouldn't have been, as the weekend coming up was the one where Carrigtwohill defeated CIT in the County Final! We believe that it was the Junior Infants and all the other students of St. Mary's NS who had to have been the lucky charms for the team, dressed as they were in blue and yellow, while the school hall also showed several signs of Carrig-fever! ECJ School photos available to buy from only â‚Ź5 (6x4) 021 4638022 Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 17 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Titanic note donated to Cobh Heritage Centre by Cllr. Mary Woods JEREMIAH Burke, aged 19 years, from Ballinoe, White’s Cross Cork, boarded the Titanic at Queenstown - his final destination was to be Massachusetts, USA. Jeremiah Burke is the passenger said to have thrown a message in a bottle from the decks of the sinking Titanic, and the bottle washed up a year later on the shoreline near his family home near Glanmire. The note read ‘From Titanic, Goodbye All, Burke of Glanmire Cork’. The note has been in the treasured possession of the Burke family until recently when a member of the family, Cllr. Mary Woods of Midleton, donated it to Cobh Heritage Centre. The note was carefully conserved and now forms part of the Titanic exhibition in the Centre, along with the photographic and military medals of Titanic photographer, Fr. Frank Browne. A reception was held in the Cobh Heritage Centre on Tuesday evening last, to officially thank the Burke and Woods families for donating this piece of Cork history. East Cork Business Alliance holds Open Day at Market Green, Midleton Creepy Hallowe’en at the Vocal Chord for Crumlin New to CHAMARIE SHOES & ACCESSORIES 021 4639253 82 Main Street, Midleton Bring in your STRICTLY ONCE WORN, LONG evening wear and we will TURN YOUR DRESS INTO CASH! Worn it once? Will never wear it again? Please call in for a chat in-store TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY THE Vocal Chord will host its Hallowe’en Spooktacular this Saturday to raise funds in support of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Join them and their spooky friends for lots of scary fun on the day, including Karaoke and Facepainting! Entry €5 with, of course, prizes and a ghoulish trophy for best costumes on the day. They also have a fabulous competition where you could win a party for you and 9 friends at The Vocal Chord Recording Studio where you get a recording session, photoshoot and a personalised printed CD at the end, with party nibbles, with a value of a cool €250. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the followiung question: What gruesome twosome represented Ireland in the last Eurovision Song Contest? a) Podge & Rodge; b) Jedward or c) Simon and Louis Answers by email to [email protected] or by text to 087 2873741 CLLR. Pat Buckley, Midleton Town Council, has welcomed a new local business drive in Midleton. On Saturday last, October 22nd. members of East Cork Business Alliance held an Open Day at Market Green Shopping Centre to promote local services. Their motto is ‘Getting Things Done ,A Quality Team You Can Trust, Supporting Local Business.’ If you need a new kitchen, or your car needs a service, or even your windows need fixing there is a man /woman on hand to help. Cllr Pat Buckley told the East Cork Journal, ‘With times being so difficult at the moment, it is Conna & District Flower & Garden Club AGM Conna & District Flower & Garden Club held their AGM on October 19th. The officers elected were as follows: President - Rose Hickey Chairperson Geraldine O’Leary great to see local people getting together to help each other. It’s a credit to all involved and just goes to show that, in difficult times, people can come together. These people provide an excellent array of services locally, and that can be anything from providing a plumber to a graphic designer the list is endless.’ The East Cork Business Alliance provides twenty different services at the moment, and is growing in numbers every week. Anyone who wishes to avail of their services can check them out at www.eastcorkbusiness.ie ‘Go on, give them a go,’ Cllr. Buckley concludes, ‘and support local people in your locality that always carries a local guarantee.’ Vice-Chair - Sandra Jackson Treasurer - Anne Keniry Ass.Treasurer - Theresa Kent Secretary - Catherine Spillane Ass. Secretary - Catherine Hickey Competitions Sec. - Rose Dorgan PRO - Beatrice Hartog. A Gala night will take place on Wednesday, November 16th, supporting Cystic Fibrosis Demonstrator Bernie Preston. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 18 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal JUNIOR INFANTS 2011 Sco il Chlochair Mhuire, Car rigtwohill THE Junior Infants and their teachers Ms. Dwyer and Ms. Dineen, as well as ganised, that the East Cork Journal the East Cork Journal that the school’s at Carrigtwohill Girls’ NS are SO orthinks they should set up their own Time Management company! When we paid a visit to see the school’s three Junior Infants classes, the 60+ students, divided into three classes, were ready for the camera in double-fast time! Many thanks to teachers Ms. Tuttle, School Principal, Nora Moran, who told numbers have grown by more than a third in the past five or six years. Last year, the school had two Junior Infant classes but now it’s three, with future growth on the horizon and, if they’re all as organised as the three classes caught on camera today, it’ll be plain sailing from now on! ECJ School photos available to buy from only €5 (6x4) 021 4638022 Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 19 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal N S Playing dead... ATURALLY PEAKING with John Whelan-Curtin The Red Kiteâ€™s survival trick Not an itsy bitsy spider in Killeagh! THE East Cork Journal has been informed, from various sources around East Cork, of the influx of 'huge', 'monstrous', 'mouse-sized' spiders which seem to have invaded many homes. Obvious because of their very large size, these spiders can move at an alarming rate, and race across the floor before you have had time to recognise what they are. One Killeagh gentleman telephoned The East Cork Journal with details of just one spider which he saw (and caught) in his garden on Monday last. With a big long body on which was a 'broken' whiteish cross, an enormous width never seen before in a spider, and eight very hairy legs measuring approximately half inch in length the spider, light brown in colour, immediately aroused interest in this very gentle man. DENISE FITZGERALD REPORTS As several other people have noticed these extremely large, different, speedy little creatures in their homes over the past several weeks, The East Cork Journal would be delighted to hear from any readers whose house or garden have become home to these North American visitors. Either telephone, email or write in and let us hear about your own special spider. The itsy bitsy spider crawled up the water spout. Down came the rain, and washed the spider out. Out came the sun, and dried up all the rain, And the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again. Accessing Google, he was surprised to spot this very similar spider, whose name is Crossorbweaver, and whose origin is North America! Similar in every respect this spider, however, was a little lighter in colour than the garden variety found in Killeagh. OPENING HOURS MONDAY - SATURDAY 9.30am - 5.30pm MIDLETON THE speculation has well and truly begun. The coming winter is the subject of great discussion. Amongst all of the other comments about how severe the cold season will be, how unreasonably bitter it has been over the last year, there are also those who notice how much worse the weather is in the North of Ireland and Scotland. Many animals have to agree and consider the frozen wastes of Ireland to be a balmy holiday spot. The Red Kite is among these potential holiday makers. The Red Kite is a fairly large and unquestionably beautiful bird of prey. With a wingspan that can reach almost two metres and the distinct foxycoloured plumage on head and body that gives the bird its name, the Red Kite is a dazzling sight. Extinct in Ireland since the mid-1800s, a reintroduction programme over the last decade has seen the birds return to our skies. As with so many other introductions and breeding programmes, nature seems to do the best job of all. Each winter, as the feet of snow build up in Scotland, the Red Kite sets his eyes on Ireland, and the visitors swarm in. The Red Kite is certainly one of the larger birds of prey we see in Ireland. Like the Buzzard, another shockingly large bird of prey, the Red Kite does not limit its diet to the expected sources of protein. Like the Buzzard, that can be seen in groups of twenty in fields picking through the mud, the Red Kite will happily gobble up earth worms and other creepy crawlies to supplement the diet of meat that its savage talons and beak are designed to capture and devour. Aside from the beautiful sight they provide, gliding and hovering continuously for hours, the behaviour of these birds is also a source of fascination. When threatened, young kites will actually play dead. Like true thespians, these birds commit to their role and young kites have been observed lying on their backs, legs stuck in the air, while a fox stands over them to inspect the apparent corpse. The act is so convincing that it fools the wily fox into leaving, because he considers the seemingly dead kite to be food in the bank that he can come back for at any point. Over the next weeks the Red Kite will begin to push into the country from Scotland to seek our, ahem, warmer shores. The Scottish birds donâ€™t appear to be too ambitious as they settle for Ireland, because Red Kites in Sweden travel en masse for Spain to enjoy truly improved weather conditions. Though the birds make their appearance in the North, they can easily glide for miles in a day and the keen observer may be lucky enough to see one here, a dazzling red blur passing over the sparkling white of our winter countryside. 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When the meeting was declared open, the Chairman of the host branch, Jim Murphy, PC addressed the meeting, welcoming the delegates and expressing the wish that their meeting would be a fruitful and enjoyable one. He thanked both the Officer Commanding Collins Barracks and the NCOs’ Mess President for their kind permission to hold the meeting in the premises. The meeting commenced with the recitation of the ONE Prayer by the SAC Secretary, John Kelleher, who then read a comprehensive Secretary’s report. The report was adopted. SAC Treasurer, Finbarr Burns, in his report showed that financially everything was secure. The report was adopted. SAC Chairman, William O’Brien, briefed the delegates on the proposal to open an ONE ‘Drop-In’ Centre in Cork City where Ex-Service Personnel and the general public could visit to enquire about the ONE and, while doing so, perhaps have a cup of tea or coffee. Committee and delegates who attended the Southern Area Council of ONE Quarterly Meeting at Collins Barracks, Cork He had , he said, together with the Chairman of the Thomas Kent branch, Jim Murphy PC and Pat Mc Carthy of IUNVA, met with Mr. Donal Collins from Cork City Council Corporate Directorate Department, and a number of possibly suitable buildings had been identified. Donal Collins intimated he would arrange a further meeting in the near future. There were 34 delegates in attendance representing the following Munster branches; Ballincollig, Commander George Crosbie, Cobh, Cork City, Kilmallock, Patrick Sarsfield Limerick, Sergeant Tommy Halligan Tipperary, Thomas Ashe Kerry, and Nenagh Lower Ormonde. It was agreed that the SAC Annual General Meeting would take place at 14.00 hours on Sat- urday, February 25th, 2012 and would be hosted by the Nenagh Lower Ormonde Branch at a venue to be notified. Votes of sympathy were extended to the families of the following recently deceased; Former Sergeant Jim O’Mahony and his son Martin O’Mahony, Cork; Former Petty Officer Jerry O’Connell, Cork; Petty Officer John Mc Carthy, Cobh and Louise Byrne, Cobh. Chairman, William O’Brien then declared the meeting closed, whereupon delegates retired to the Mess bar where refreshments were generously served by the host branch. Those who, during their time in the Defence Forces, were either stationed at Collins Barracks or had occasion to visit there, recalled and recounted many funny incidents. 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Compere for the night A High Five for Youghal’s ‘Sive’ THE opening night of John B Keane’s ‘Sive’, Monday last, October 24th played to an audience who showed tremendous support and acclaim for this wonderful play. On Sunday last, in dreadful weather, The East Cork Journal went along to The Community Centre in Youghal where this dedicated and committed cast were in the throes of their Dress Rehearsal. On entering the venue the magnificent set, professionally put together to reflect the era of the play, was absolutely stunning. The lighting was superb, the costumes were authentic, and the cast were nervous! Not quite first night nerves, but close. However, their enthusiasm, passion and dedication was very obvious and their talent was just amazing. Speaking with The East Cork Journal Sean O’Neill, Director, said that every item on the stage, all the furnishings, wall pictures, butter churns, glasses, lights were all 100% authentic to the era, and were collected from various places throughout Munster. They certainly looked it, and added in no small way to the authenticity of the fantastic stage set. Then dance the night away to the Fantastic Diva Sensations Speaking with many of the theatre goers after the Show, the compliments were genuine and effusive. For many, having live theatre available in Youghal is, in itself, a marvellous facility but when one combines this with the extensive talent of the all local cast, the commitment with which they perform, and the bonus of having Sean O’Neill as their Director then, hopefully, the people of Youghal and East Cork can look forward, with much anticipation, to many curtain calls in the future. All monies taken on the first night will be donated to Save Youghal Ambulance Fund. There will be a performance of ‘Sive’ tonight, Wednesday 26th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th. Tickets are selling very quickly, so if you want to see this superb show, then make sure you book yours immediately at Cree’s Newsagency. - Denise FitzGerald PREPARE TO GET SPOOKED Kids Hallowe'en Disco in aid of Midleton RFC Join the revelry as Midleton RFC holds its first Kids Hallowe'en Disco. The event takes place on Monday, October 31st from 6.30pm – 9pm in the Club House at Townspark. Entry is just €3 per child and €10 for a family with 4 or more kids. So wear your scariest costumes and get ready to party! All funds raised on the night will go towards the fundraising campaign for Midleton RFC for the coming season. All are welcome and further information is available from Midleton RFC on (021) 4633088. For further information on Midleton RFC visit www.midletonrugby.com or follow the club on facebook at Midleton RFC. A whole lotta love - and savings at Tesco, Market Green, Midleton THERE'S a whole lotta love at Tesco, Market Green Shopping Centre, Midleton as the store launches its 'Love the Taste; Love The Price' campaign. Store Manager, Nigel Troy, tells the East Cork Journal, 'Each week, all retailers claim to be the cheapest on prices. This new "Love the Price campaign" is our way of demonstrating to our customers that we have been taste-testing and price-checking 100's and 100's of products, and that we are really confident they will "love the taste" and "love the price". And it's not just Nigel, with all of the store's staff turning out to show that they, too, 'Love the Price, the Taste and the Quality if not necessarily posing for a picture that early on a Tuesday morning! Call in today and see for yourself whether love can be a many-splendored thing at Tesco, Market Green Shopping Centre, Midleton. You can even save more now with a week's shop for under €50 - see promotional signs in-store for more details. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 22 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Imokilly Macra know their ag.! ON September 30th, Imokilly Macra held their regional Macra meeting in McDaid's Bar. Midleton. There was a great turnout and members of the Seandún Macra attended. Seandún Macra gave us an insight into their upcoming Seandún Rally which is taking place on the October Bank Holiday weekend at The Radison Blu Hotel in Little Island. Guaranteed to be something there over the weekend for everyone, and a great weekend is to be had. The Know your Ag. Quiz took place on Sunday night, October 9th, in McDaid's. Midleton Macra ran out winners on the night.Well done to all who took part and a great night was had by all. A Bowling night out took place on Friday, October 14th. Members of the Imokilly Macra headed to the Leisureplex in Cork for a fun night of bowling, Carbery Macra was also there on the night. It was a great way to get to know new people and show everybody your bowling skills!! We saw bowling pins flying in all directions or, in Billy Fitz's case, not falling at all! Well done to Killeagh Macra who won on the night and who are heading to Tullamore on November 11th, 12th and 13th to support Colleen Hurley in the Queen Of The Land Competition, and also for another round of bowling! New members are always welcome. So get on to us through Facebook or email, details below. Great way of getting to know new people and meeting new friends. And remember it's not just for the farmers. Everyone, from all backgrounds, welcome. MINI BUS DRIVER REQUIRED IN YOUGHAL SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENT GROUP LTD (FÁS Community Employment Scheme) A vacancy exists for a D1 Minibus Driver East Cork Toastmasters have a giggle at Area Humourous Speech Competition IF YOU ever had a bad hair day then you will identify with Mary Colbert's winning humourous speech on the disastrous attempt to dye her mother's hair. Gales of laughter rang out as Mary related the process and unfortunate effect of the joint efforts of her brother and herself to follow the instructions for the new hair do. Colum Ryan had an unfortunate experience too. 'Sally-' his reliable Sat-Nav, proved most unreliable on a visit to the continent. 'Sally' instructed him to turn left at one stage. Nothing unusual in that, you might think, except he was driving in a tunnel at the time! Mary and Colum won first and second prizes for their Humourous speeches in the Area 3 contest hosted by Talking Heads on Tuesday evening in Garryvoe Hotel. Four clubs make up the area Talking Heads, Glanmire, Midleton and the Guardian Club from Cork. Sheila McGovern and Mary Colbert, Talking Heads Toastmasters who won the Topics and Humorous Speech competitions respectively, with Helen Hourican, Glanmire, runner-up in the Topics section and Colum Ryan, Midleton, runner-up in the Humourous Speech category The topics competition followed, and the topic posed to the contestants was Take Your Work Seriously but Don't Take the Office Home with You. Shiela McGovern had no such dilemma. She declared the office Castlemartyr NS to hold Open Night was already at home and she ran a very tight ship indeed, insisting that only the very highest standards were accepted. Sheila emerged the popular winner of the Topics Contest. Talking Heads were very proud to have two representatives going forward to represent them in the Divisonal Final. Everyone agreed that a most enjoyable night was had by all. Youghal Credit Union celebrate International CU Day DENISE FITZGERALD REPORTS Duties to include: Driving community minibus in the Youghal area and assisting passengers, particularly the elderly and persons with disabilities, with Youghal Community Transport Group Cumann na Daoine Catherine Street, Youghal, Co. Cork Applicants must be eligible for FÁS Community Employment. This position is subject to Garda vetting. Please send a recent CV and Cover Letter to: Evelyn McGrath, Cumann na Daoine, Catherine Street, Youghal, Co. Cork On or before 5pm, Friday, November 11th, 2011. CASTLEMARTYR NS, Scoil Iósaf, is holding an Open Night on Wednesday, November 9th from 7pm to 8.30pm. All are welcome. The open night is an occasion of affirmation and celebration. Castlemartyr NS is situated on a large campus. The wise foresight of Community Leaders in a previous generation means that the school has an enviable PE Hall attached, and an extra-large playground / pitch to the rear. Current enrolment of 179 sees Scoil Iósaf using all six original classrooms. These are exceptionally bright, airy and spacious. All rooms are ‘toilet en-suite’ and equipped with interactive whiteboards. There are no pre-fabs in Scoil Iósaf and a permanent extension has been approved for September 2012. The pupil population is drawn mainly, but not exclusively, from the local community of Castlemartyr & Mogeely - a community that has grown considerably in recent years. Light Refreshments will be served. Parents, pupils and staff are anxious to show off this lovely school. Entertainment at 7:40. Come and see for yourself! THURSDAY last, October 20th was International Credit Union Day. In Youghal, the staff included all the members in their celebration by providing wonderful refreshments for all as they arrived into the Credit Union. Teas, coffees, biscuits and cakes, trays of chocolates and sweets and little spot prizes were all supplied, much to the delight of all who called. A very festive atmosphere prevailed, with much joking and chat. Picture shows staff members, Sarah Dennehy and Debbie Laatz with Peg Lawton and Brigid Hughes meeting the members and serving the refreshments with style. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal PHOTOS 23 Gaelscoil Mhainistir na Corann takes to the streets '389 CHILDREN WAITING FOR A SCHOOL' ON Monday last, Gaelscoil Mhainistir na Corann took to the streets of Midleton at midday to highlight the school’s urgent need to have a purpose built building. The school's 389 children, their parents, family, teachers and friends and local councillors, all led by School Principal, Mairéad Uí Fhloinn, marched from one end of Midleton Main Street to the end and back again, banging bodhráns and shouting for a new school. The school, with nearly 400 pupils, is now the second largest in Midleton and is predicted by the Department of Education to need to accommodate another 300 pupils in the near future. Housed in the town's community centre, it is bursting at the seams and reliant on prefabs to accommodate everyone. Principal, Mairéad Uí Fhloinn described the current situation as inadequate and needing urgent attention. 'In conjunction with the landlords, we have developed every piece of available space to accommodate our growing numbers but we are fast reaching bursting point. ‘The building was built as a community centre and never intended to be a school. It is not insulated, and last year there was no water in the prefabs during the very cold weather.' Carrying placards reading 'Gaelscoil Mhainistir na Corann - Have we been forgotten?', 'Ag fanacht le 10 mbliana', 'Luxurious office for the Minister; Prefabs for the Children' and '389 children waiting for a school,' the group yelled for Ruairi Quinn, the Minister for Education to listen to them and grant them what they need - a new school. 'The Department have told us that they expect us to absorb another 300 pupils in the near future, but have not come up with any proposals as to how. Presently in excess of €150,000 is being spent on rent annually, and this kind of money would be better spent on a mortgage for a purpose built school which will serve the young people of Midleton for many years to come,' Mairéad Uí Fhloinn continued. 'The community here in Midleton have been calling on the department to look at the accommodation needs for many years, but we are now at a crisis point. We are taking to the streets on Monday to highlight the urgency of the matter, calling on the government to be imaginative in dealing with this problem,' she concluded. Perhaps the entire atmosphere of the morning can be summarised best by one fourth class student, carrying a large placard. When the ECJ asked her if it was very heavy, she replied: 'Yes, it is. But if it means we get a new school building, then it's worth it.' Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 24 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Market Green Shopping Centre, Midleton, brushes up NOT content with saving you money on your weekly shop, while also promising you'll 'Love the Taste, Love the Price' (see elsewhere in this week's East Cork Journal for more details), Tesco and Market Green Shopping Centre, Midleton have been busy showing their community spirit too. First up, new flags were installed at both N25 entrances to the town, welcoming locals and tourists alike, while Market Green Shopping Centre also sponsored the painting of the safety barriers on the Cork flyover, a job that Town Foreman, Billy Buckley, states hasn't been done for the past twenty years. Billy was on hand to thank Andrew McVea, Regional Shopping Centre Manager, Tesco Ireland, Nigel Troy, Store Manager and several members of his staff, for helping the council to paint the barriers, the sponsorship of which - he says - has brightened up the area, while also providing a boon to safety. So, there you have it, some freshlypainted barriers and welcome flags for Midleton - as Tesco says 'Every little helps.' SuperValu own brand, Cork-produced products excel at Blas na hEireann Awards Youghal RNLI undertake Casualty Care Course DENISE FITZGERALD REPORTS SUPERVALU’S Own Brand Range of products has come up trumps, claiming seven gold, two silver and one bronze medal, as well as the overall Supreme Champion Award and the overall award for Seafood Innovation at the annual Blas na hEireann National Irish Food Awards, which celebrate and reward the very best of Irish produce. Six of the winning SuperValu products are supplied by local Cork producers, including; SuperValu Reserve Fairtrade Tea produced by Barber Daly, Millstreet; SuperValu Supreme Fire Roasted Relish produced by Follain, Ballyvourney; SuperValu Supreme Lemon Curd Yogurt produced by Irish Yogurts, Clonakilty ; SuperValu Supreme Orange Blossom Honey, produced by Healy’s Honey, Ballincollig and SuperValu Supreme Truffle Fudge Ice Cream produced by Silver Pail Dairies, Fermoy. SuperValu also won the Overall Seafood Innovation award, for their Microwavable Salmon Darnes with butter, which are produced by Keohanes Seafood based in Bantry, West Cork. SuperValu Reserve Fairtrade Tea, produced by Barber Daly, received a gold medal and the Overall Supreme Champion 2011 award. Blas na hEireann is the biggest blind tasting competition of its kind in the world. Over 1,600 Irish products were entered into 30 different categories, ranging from soup to seafood, and chocolate to cheese. Each product was blind tasted by a panel of 30 judges, made up of chefs, foodies and food scientists from UCC. Back row: Eddie Hennessy, Joe O' Connor, John Griffin Jnr, Denise Goggin, Martin Morris and John Griffin Snr. Front row: Ellen Danagher, Liam Keogh, Stephanie Pavie (RNLI Mobile Casualty Care Trainer) Seamus Mason and Erik Brooks A CASUALTY Care Course for Youghal was held recently, attended by the above ten RNLI members. The course is a symptom based approach rather than a diagnostic one and is protocol driven. The course originally rolled out across the RNLI in 2008. Since then it has been updated to reflect and include, amongst other things, the latest research and guidance such as pelvic strapping, implementation of the 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines and also the BTS Oxygen guidelines. The course itself is a twenty four hour course, with 75% being practical based. It is devised around a good strong patient assessment with a view to determining very quickly whether or not a casualty requires rapid evacuation for professional med- ical assistance (‘big sick’) or is less time critical and can be transferred steadily (‘little sick’). With set protocols in a pack of waterproof check cards that the crews and lifeguards can utilise, these form both their guidelines as well as somewhere to document patient details. The RNLI Casualty Care qualification is recognised at Level 3 of the UK SAR Operators Med- ical Group Framework (above first responder and below emergency medical technician) and the Youghal members received an accredited UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) certificate. Congratulations to these brave men and women who protect our coastlines and save lives, often putting their own at risk. They are to be lauded. 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Here again your support for a voluntary organisation that does tremendous work, would be appreciated, and by supporting their fundraising efforts you, too, are playing your part in the tidy towns effort. Hallowe'en Fancy Dress Kids Disco Hallowe'en Camp in Lismore ARDMORE AFC will hold their Annual kids Disco in St Declan’s Hall on Friday, October 28th so a great night is in store for the children. As usual Tom Power will be the DJ spinning the tunes as the kids come in scary costumes. Doors open at around 7pm so do get your gear on and come along for what is always a great night for the kids. Ardmore Tidy Towns Hallowe'en Party WHILE the kids get to go out on Friday night, the adults are asked to support the Ardmore Tidy Towns Halloween Party that takes LISMORE Heritage Centre will be the venue from Tuesday, November 1st to Friday, November 4th, for a Halloween Camp, consisting of Arts & Crafts, some cooking and plenty of fun. The camp starts each day at 10am until 2pm and is for children aged 5-12. The cost is €15 if you attend for just one day, or all four days can be had for €50. If you are attending then do bring a packed lunch and as places are limited each day, do reserve your place by contacting Arlene at 058-54975 or e-mail [email protected] Tallow Active Retirement Group THIS group will meet again on tonight, Wednesday, October 26th where Kieran Heffernan will return as a guest speaker. The topic will be 'The Great Houses on the Blackwater River' and should be a most informative session. The talk will commence at 2.30pm in The Enterprise Centre in Tallow, and new members are always welcome on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, which is when the group get together. Bingo Fundraiser in Clashmore ON this Wednesday night, October 26th, Clashmore GAA club will hold a Bingo night for the Johnny Hennessy Benefit fund at 8.00pm in the clubhouse. Johnny is a member of the Ardmore GAA club who received a serious injury earlier in the year that has kept him out of action ever since. His recovery is going well, thank God, but Johnny who has a young family still has a long way to go before making a full recovery. Your support for this event, organised by the Clashmore club, would be very much appreciated and anyone who can, should attend. A bus costing €5 will be running from Ardmore for the event with pick up points at Quinn’s Shop at 7.00pm and at Grange School at 7.15pm. St. Vincent De Paul Concert THE Ardmore/Grange/Kinsalebeg conference of St Vincent De Paul will put on a concert in St. Declan’s Church Ardmore on Friday, October 28th at 8pm. There will be a host of local talent on view such as The Deise Singers, Ardmore Choir, Mystery Tour Group, Soloist Marian Gough and Pianist Frances Fitzgerald. There will be no admission fee on the night but a collection will be taken up inside the church. As charity begins at home why not support this local event with all the proceeds going to those from the area who are less well off. Brideview Drama Group take to the boards THE musical 'Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves' is on its way to the Tallow Community Centre from Wednesday, November 2nd to Saturday, November 5th with the Brideview Drama Group putting on this exciting show from 8.15pm each night. Tourin lose out in replay THERE was no joy for Tourin in their bid to reach senior status. They lost out by a single point to Dunhill in the Intermediate hurling county final in Waterford on Saturday. The same fate befell the Clashmore junior football team against Rathgormack on Sunday, while a point was also the winning margin for Ballinameela over the Geraldine’s in the western final on Sunday. In the Waterford senior football final defending champions, Stradbally, who were bidding for a three in a row, lost out by a single point to Ballinacourty, who won by 0-6 to 05 in a match played in horrendous conditions in the Fraher field on Sunday afternoon. Clubs with news or sporting events IT IS not easy to keep track of everything that is going on in the West Waterford locality, so if you are a group, club or organisation and you wish to get your notes in to me then please feel free to send them to [email protected] marked West Waterford Notes or call me on 087-9126566 as I will be happy to assist you in any way in 2011 - and beyond! Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal PHOTOS 27 Ballinacurra GAA swaps hurleys for high fashion WOW, what a night! It was certainly a night that lived up to everything it had promised. The inaugural Fashion Show & Auction Night in conjunction with Marymount Hospice was entertaining personified from start to finish. Eileen O’Shea and Mary Brennan Janice Healy with Johanna O’Shea Cara Cuddigan, Katie Strain, Abby Crotty and Rebecca McCarthy Dymphna Murphy and Celine Meade MC Fanta entered the arena to the strains of ‘Simply the Best’ by Tina Turner, a song long associated with the blue half of Glasgow, but Fanta insisted. What the man wants, the man gets. First off was the Fashion Show with the kids kicking things off. Judging by the performance of some of them on stage they are set for bigger and better things in the future. Next up we had the talented ladies and men’s teams strutting their stuff. It was suggested by one local that the men seemed to be more at home on the catwalk than the hurling field. Many amongst the crowds got mixed up between the real models and our Ladies GAA team. Looking good girls!! Next up came the elder lemons of the club when Steve Kane, Trevor Richards, Ian ‘The Bull’ Cahill, Gary Geoghegan and Colin Richards shuffled their way out. Steve Kane certainly looked fired up for the occasion, hitting Colin Richards a shoulder as he charged down the catwalk. There was plenty of style on offer all round from fashion stores such as Jeanius, Funky Kids, Dakota, Coakleys Menwear, Kyle/Miller, Welch Sports and Cat Walk. The kids then entertained us for a half an hour with their dancing and showboating. It’s fair to say that they were not too shy in coming forward. Cart-wheels, Michael Jackson, Robot Dancing were the order of the night. There was a serious dance off at the end, which ended in a draw. Studio D then took to the floor and kept the crown enthralled with their routine of modern dance. The eagerly anticipated Auction then took place, with many a bidding frenzy ensuing throughout the night. Weekends away, vouchers, bicycles and many more lots were gobbled up by the eager punters. At one stage a jacket being modelled by Gary Geoghegan started a bidding war when it was announced Gary himself was part of the package. After a bit of toing and froing, a few vicious glances exchanged, and a bit of verbal jousting the lot was eventually claimed for €50 Kirsten Heaphy, Natalie Harty and a bag of crisps - the winner being Linda Geoghegan who and Trevor Costigan was eager to reclaim her husband and return him to his rightful owner. There were some great offers to be had throughout the whole auction, and as usual MC Fanta used his charm and wit to squeeze the last few euro out of people. The kids left for home then, and the adults got down to some serious partying. Many a story will emanate from what went on late into the night – some true and some not so true. I suppose the only way to find out is to get your name in early for next year’s event and find out what all the fuss was about. 021 4638022 All photos available to buy Caroline Hegarty, Yvonne Manning and Theresa Richards Betty Parsons, Carmel Harty, Theresa Kennedy and Rena Twomey Denise O’Sullivan, Aoife O’Shea, Catherine Barry, Jodie Barry, Frances Barry and Niamh O’Shea Denise O’Mahony and Tracy Palmer The Club would like to thank Jeanius, Funky Kids, Dakota, Coakleys Menwear, Kyle/Miller, Welch Sports and Cat Walk for giving us the privilege of modelling their clothes throughout the night. Indeed, I heard many a comment from some of the models who mentioned how comfortable the clothes were. The support of many local businesses in the area was phenomenal. In fact, the list was too long to mention each one individually. The Club were very grateful for their support. Not surprisingly, the Maloney family and East Cork Golf Club were a huge help to the club for again providing a top class venue for the occasion. Every Fashion Show needs a catwalk and the club would like to thank Dan Sexton for supplying it. All our budding models needed that touch of class on the catwalk to impress the punters, so thanks to Linda Sloane for all her help. DJ Killian’s choice of music from start to finish kept all ages happy for the entire evening. Of course it would be remiss of me not to mention the man behind the microphone, MC Fanta. It’s a huge help to have someone with his obvious talents to do such a tough job. As someone quipped early in the night – he was trying everything else so he had to be good at something. Last, but not least, most of the plaudits must go to the hard working committee who put in huge work over the past few months to make this night a reality. Helena Richards, Joyce Sigerson, Moll Hegarty, Connie Walsh, Mike O’Shea, Tomás O’Meara Steve Kane and Mark O’Sullivan hardly saw their families in recent weeks, in order to get every detail perfect for the night. I think it’s fair to say that the night was a resounding success, in no small part due to the monumental effort which the committee put in. Well done to you all. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 28 FEATURE Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Turn idle hands into Crafty Hands in Midleton! The East Cork Journal turns potter/painter for the night! YOU can blame it all on the film 'Ghost'. Having watched Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze make beautiful pottery to the sounds of the Righteous Brothers, it seemed only fair that when Susan Herlihy, Crafty Hands, Midleton asked the East Cork Journal along to one of its Ladies Nights we said 'Yes.' Alas, we were Ghost-less, but three hours after arriving - we really didn't mind at all. Crafty Hands Pottery Studio was set up by Susan Herlihy in the summer of 2006, adjacent to the Courtyard Gallery in Midleton. Susan wanted to give people the opportunity to try their hand(s) at pottery and, since then, she hasn't looked back. However, we don't think she was prepared for the East Cork Journal's quartet who arrived last Tuesday night, declaring between them that they 'couldn't draw a straight line with a ruler,' have 'no hand-eye co-ordination', 'have a brother who's a potter' and, the one glimmer of hope in the equation - 'I paint at home.' First up was the potter's wheel. How hard can it be, we asked ourselves? Hard, very hard. Declarations of 'I'm making a pen holder,' 'I fancy a vase' and 'I think I'll make a bowl' all ended up in shards within the hour as we finally produced three 'ashtrays' and one 'pen holder' - although a trip to Specsavers would be required to identify any of them as same. Luckily, Siobhán Kavanagh from Midle- Crafty Hands Pottery Studio ton, and a regular at Crafty Hands was 'on hand' to ensure we didn't make a complete and utter hash of it. Next up were pencils and paint, as the East Cork Journal was given free reign of the pottery studio to design our own ceramics - with a huge selection of cups, mugs, cupcakes, plates, angels, unicorns, Christmas trees, baubles and ornaments. Opting for three mugs and one candle holder, we were handed design books to choose how we would like our mugs to end up, although Susan also told us to 'draw what you like.' And so, the Picasso, Dali, Monet and Van Gogh of East Cork picked up their pencils and went to work. While Siobhán opted for a Celtic theme, Claire chose to put her children's names on her mug. I decided to do a floral theme ('how hard can it be to Becky Grice, East Cork Journal and Siobhán Kavanagh, a regular at Crafty Hands get their hands dirty! draw some flowers?'), while Sarah - the home-painter - and her candle holder was all about the sun, the moon and the stars. Guesstimating half an hour to get the drawings done and the paint on, we were surprised when - an hour and fifteen minutes later - we still hadn't picked up a paint brush! The time had passed with conversation, comments on each other's artwork and a discussion of why art wasn't like this when we were in school. Then, like kids in a candy store, Susan asked which paints we'd like to use and we gleefully chose a whole rainbow of paints. And then the bombshell was dropped: we'd have to apply two coats over everything - not just one. Bringing art to life Prop: Susan Herlihy Hallowe’en Camp Morning Camp, Saturday, October 29th 10.30am - 1pm €20 3 Day Camp Mid-Term Camp November 1st - 3rd 10.30am - 2pm each day Ages 5 - 11 €75 including refreshments each day The Courtyard, Midleton Tel. 087 9028186 Claire Stack-O’Brien with her hand-designed and painted mug. INSET: Susan Herlihy Siobbán Power channels Demi Moore! Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal A night to remember at Crafty Hands, Midleton Rolling up our metaphorical sleeves we set to work and, as the clock struck 8.30pm, all four masterpieces were complete. Susan then explained the next part of the process: our mugs and candle holder would be fired in the kiln at more than 1,600oC. During this process any white parts of the mug would acquire a gloss, the pencil marks would burn off, while the paint itself would darken and set, creating a beautiful(ish) piece of pottery that is dishwasher-proof and usable. With promises to be back for more, the East Cork Journal then took its paint-splattered, clayspotted - and thoroughly happy hands home. A trip to Crafty Hands is a must for anyone and everyone, regardless of what artistic talent they believe they do - or do not - have. Skeptical at first, the ECJ had a fantastic time with Susan at Crafty Hands, rediscovering our inner child and finding out that, when it boils down to it, we're all a little bit of a secret artist. pottery teddy bears made recently at the studio. 'They're great', we enthused. 'They were made by four year olds,' Susan states. 'They're really great,' we added - albeit with a little less enthusiasm than previously. And, it's not just birthday parties that Crafty Hands caters for. Children and adults with physical disabilities and learning difficulties spend time at Crafty Hands, creating beautiful works of art in a soothing environment, including a gorgeous 'leaf-man mask' made by a national school student. 'We've seen a huge increase in the number and diversity of people coming here,' Susan smiles. 'We held a children's exhibition last Christmas, and it was wonderful to see how proud the kids and their parents were.' 'You will be amazed at how relaxing and therapeutic the expe- 'People often do a pottery course,' Susan tells the ECJ, when we call her for a post-pottery session chat, 'but they don't have the equipment to continue their new hobby. At Crafty Hands, we have ALL the equipment they need and you can come and go at your leisure. It's been a huge success with Ladies Groups, Hen Parties and birthday parties. You can come in with a bottle of wine and spend the evening painting and pottering away! We charge per piece, not by the amount of time, so you’re under no pressure to get finished within a certain time period.' rience is and, in this crazy world, way, get back that feeling of we could all do with a bit of that,' being kids again.' Susan adds. The East Cork Journal's quartet This Hallowe'en, Crafty Hands of artistes-extraordinaire, gigare running two events for chil- gling like schoolchildren as we dren. The first is a Spooky Crafts left Crafty Hands, already decidMorning on October 29th from ing what to do with the pieces 10.30am to 1pm at a cost of €20. we'd made and looking forward Meanwhile, from November 1st to picking up our hand-made, - 3rd, during mid-term break, hand-designed and imperfectly Susan will hold a 3 day camp for perfect works of art, can attest to children between the ages of 5 that. and 11, running from 10.30am to 2pm each day. For further information or to book a session, please contact 'It's a lot of fun for the kids,' Susan Herlihy, Crafty Hands on Susan smiles, 'and for us too. It's 087 9028 186. important that the children realise that, when it comes to art, there's no right and wrong - you'd be so surprised at the things they come up with. I think children have this incredible imagination that, as an adult, we sometimes suppress. FEATURE Sarah Byrne, ECJ, and her candle-holder / pencil-holder At Crafty Hands, adults re-discover this imagination and, in a BE AFRAID! Win a pair of tickets to The Nightmare Realm! Aah, yes, birthday parties. While the ECJ was at Crafty Hands, Susan showed us these incredible Q: Who wrote ‘THE SHINING?’ Text your answer to 086 807 3862 to win a pair of tickets for your night of choice The East Cork Journal’s finished articles! Over 13s only. Entries close Friday, October 28th at 4pm. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 A sporting chance Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal sponsored by MAIN EVENTS THIS WEEK County Championships, Horse Racing, Greyhounds, Soccer, Basket ball JUNIOR HURLING FINAL REPLAY 60 Mins Evs Mayfield Evs Charleville 7/1 Draw WIN OUTRIGHT 5/6 Mayfield 5/6 Charleville U 21 Hurling Championship 1/4 Midleton 5/1 Duhallow 8/1 Carrigaline 10/1 Charleville PREMIER LEAGUE 11/10 Man City 15/8 Man Utd. 4/1 Chelsea Ballymacoda Hunt Club support local charities & donate defibrillator BALLYMACODA Hunt Club presented sponsorship cheques to organisations within the Ballymacoda and Ladysbridge areas during the past week. The Hunt Club is made up of horse and pony owners and farmers in the general area with an interest in the equine business. Their main ride out annually is the Ballymacoda Fun Ride, and this takes place every October. As part of the fun ride the Club raises money for local interests and they always donate to beneficiaries that have a local interest. In previous years Youghal Hospital and the local Na Saoithe group benefitted, while this year it was decided to help the Ballymacoda and Ladysbridge Community Council, as the main beneficiary, with the purchase of a Defibrillator for the community. The group also decided to help out Na Feileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland), Ballymacoda Hall Committee and Ballymacoda Players with funds for their organisations. Mr. Val Hyde, Chairman, Ballymacoda Hunt Club thanked all those involved in the Hunt Club for their time and commitment in hosting the recent Fun Ride. He also thanked all the land owners for the use of their lands during the very successful Fun Ride and said he was thrilled that the Fun Ride was getting support from all over Ireland now, as well as from the United Kingdom, with owners and riders enquiring early in the year for the date of the Fun Ride. Mr. Michael Brett Chairman Ballymacoda / Ladysbridge Community Council thanked Val and the Hunt Club for their kind generosity in donating the Defibrillator to the community, pictured above. This was a very kind and unexpected gesture by the Club and will enhance the roll out of other Defibrillators around the parish by the Council. The other beneficiaries also thanked the club for their generosity. East Cork mixed darts Results for 20/10/11: BATT’S were home to the Long Point and Batt’s won 5-0 and 123 in legs, while McDaid’s were home to Finn’s. McDaid’s won 32 in games, with Finn’s taking 9 legs and McDaid’s 6. Maggie May’s were home to Colbert’s and the latter came out on top with 3-2 in games and 8 legs Maggie May’s to Colbert’s 7. The Castle Lounge were home to McCarthy’s and the Castle Lounge won 5-0 and in legs it was 13-2. Next week’s games: Colbert’s are home to McCarthy’s Finn’s are home to the Long Point Castle Lounge are home to Batt Murphy’s Maggie May’s are home to McDaid’s So, best of luck to all the clubs - enjoy the game of darts. Any new teams that want to play darts, can contact Ann McGann on 086 3365165 or Liz on 086 2614343. Now, let’s play darts. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Lismore ladies golf Nora O’Sullivan takes Golfer of the Year in style OUR last GOY competition was held last week and there were only a few points separating the top three of Anne Bennett, Nora O’Sullivan and Katherine Moynihan, with the Ballyin Cup and the last few points up for the taking. On the day Nora had no difficulty in seeing off all opposition bringing home a fabulous 65nett (giving her a total of 52 pts)to add the Golfer of the Year title to her earlier claimed Lady Captain’s prize. Nora equalled her brother’s feat as Pa also took the GOY title, along with the President’s prize earlier in the year. Katherine Moynihan did herself justice on the day with a creditable 72 to take 2nd place. But the honours this week are totally Nora’s, with this win capping a fine year’s golf for her. She will look forward to starting off next season, and her Captaincy on her new handicap of 15. Well done from all, Vice Captain. Results 8/10 & 12/10: 18 Hole Stroke, GOY, Ballyin Cup. SPORT The Week In Sport with Declan Barron 1st Nora O’Sullivan (17) 65 nett 2nd Katherine Moynihan (18) 72 nett 15/10 & 19/10: 18 Hole Stableford, Members prizes. 1st Marie Condon(17) 32pts 2nd Orla Scanlan (28) 28pts Fixtures 26/10: 18 Hole Stableford, Members prizes. The 9 hole ongoing October Voucher Competition continues. €3 entry €2 re-entry. The end of year Sponsors night, Captains dinner goes ahead this Friday night at the clubhouse at 8pm. This promises to be a very enjoyable night so come along ladies. Tickets are available at the clubhouse or from committee. Ladies AGM on November 9th. Youghal lady golfers find The Nook DENISE FITZGERALD REPORTS All comes right in the end for New Zealand THE Rugby World Cup finished with an absorbing final that almost gave the bookies a huge payout as France nearly pulled off a shock victory over an All Blacks side paralysed by pressure of expectation and injuries to key players. In a low scoring, tough tackling encounter the home side missed three early penalties before getting a Try to settle them down. They were unable to push on and while sub, fly half Steven Donald, did land a penalty, the home side were hanging on as France scored and converted a try leaving just one point between the sides. France, too, missed a penalty to win the final, but overall few will argue that this World Cup was destined to stay on home territory. In the end time ran out for a France side that stuttered and stumbled through the competition, yet in the final they more than matched the All Blacks and, had luck been on their side, they might easily have won. Eight weeks of competition and 48 games after the start the 2011 World Cup final has come to a conclusion with The All Blacks crowned champions, yet teams such as Ireland, Wales and Tonga emerged as potential contenders to take on Australia, South Africa, France and New Zealand. The next World Cup will be held in England in 2015, so there are four year to build a side capable of maintaining a challenge at the top. Next up for Ireland will be the Six Nations competition, and a mouth watering rematch with Wales in the opener. Manchester City sends out a message to all contenders ON Friday last, a large contingent of lady golfers – members of The Nook Ladies Society – headed to Faithlegg Golf club to compete in the Lady Captain’s Prize, Mary Browne. Whilst the weather was not as favourable as was hoped, nevertheless, it was a very successful weekend, with high scoring for most of the ladies! The Nook Ladies Golfing Society was founded in 1999 and has gone from strength to strength in the past twelve years. The ladies play competitively on a regular basis, visiting different Golf Clubs in the Cork/Waterford areas. Their end of year get together is usually held over a weekend in either late September or October, and is always a great occasion. Pictured above are some of the members with Lady Captain, Mary Browne at Faithlegg Hotel. It is early days yet but Sunday’s defeat of Manchester United at Old Trafford by Manchester City could well be a watershed in this season’s race for the title. With nine men Chelsea going down to QPR and Liverpool only drawing at home, leaders Man City has opened up a five point gap over their greatest rivals. It is not often that Man United get beaten at home, and less often that they get humiliated as Sunday’s 6-1 defeat was their biggest for a long time. One swallow does not make a summer, however, and there is still a long way to go before the end of the season. Sunday’s result does, however, open up the title race which is great for the spectators as it keeps the title race wide open, which is what we all want. Honours even in Junior Decider The weather was a total washout at Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday and I, for one, am glad that the county junior hurling final ended in a draw. Neither May- field 2-3 nor Charleville 0-9 deserved to win or lose, so perhaps another meeting in better conditions will produce a winner worthy of the occasion. Fair play to St Catherine’s who came out on top in the U21B decider which was played in even worse conditions. Few surprises in All Star selections The 2011 hurling and football All Star selections threw up few surprises when announced on Friday night. In hurling the league champions, Dublin, got two, All Ireland Champs, Kilkenny got eight; runner up, Tipperary, got four, with Waterford’s John Mullane the only other player from an outside county getting a look in. The football selection was more balanced and while Dublin with 6 and Kerry with 4 dominated, counties such as Kildare, Donegal and Mayo were included in what was a much more balanced choice. Dublin got the hurling and football goalkeeping spot, which is probably a first, so with this season now done and dusted, thoughts are already looking ahead to next season. Corkbeg pitch & putt THE Annual General Meeting was held last Sunday in Corkbeg. There was a lively and constructive discussion on different aspects of the club’s affairs. Our membership was up 20% on the Adult side, and the under 16 membership was also well up. The following Officers and Committee were elected. President: Con Shanahan Chairman: Noel Kirby Secretary : Jonathan Shanahan Treasurer: Con Shanahan Captain: Denis O’Connor Competition Secretary and PRO: Jonathan Shanahan Committee: Colm O’Shaughnessy, Mick O’Brien and Terry Dunne. The AGM was preceded by a Turkey Singles competition. Brendan Cronin came out on top with 8 up with John Ahern winning the other turkey on offer with a gross of one under par. Victor McDonald took the second gross with Terry Dunne winning second nett. Eddie O’Brien came in 3rd Nett spot with Pat O’Connor winning the fourth nett prize on offer. Other results: 19/10 Fourball: 1st Nett: Eamon Aherne & Billy Walsh 1st Gross: Victor McDonald & Pat Lordan 2nd Nett: John Ahern & Terry Dunne. 1st Nett: John Ahern & Denis O’Connor 1st Gross: Joe Carlile & Eddie O’Brien 2nd Nett: Tony Cotter & Con O’Sullivan. 21/10 Fourball versus par: Fixtures Competitions on Wednesday and Friday at 2.30pm. Turkey competition on Sunday morning at 10.30am. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Youghal golf club Whitegate rowing club LADIES 32 SPORT 19/10 - AGM Prizes 15 Holes Singles Stableford Category A 1st Loretto Morrison (19) 30pts, 2nd Frankie Forrest (14) 30pts, 3rd Breda O’Donoghue (20) 30pts Category B 1st Tricia Treacy (26) 33pts, 2nd Catherine Mc Carthy (21) 32pts, 3rd Noreen Cronin (22) 28pts Category C 1st Ann P. Coleman (33) 30pts, 2nd Moira Crimmins (36) 29ps, 3rd Mary Roche (31) 25pts Ladies Branch Officers & Committee 2011/2012 Captain: Frances Barry, Lady Vice Captain: Liz Coleman Lee Secretary: Maurette Fogarty, Treasurer: Eithne Pyne, Competition Secretary: Rosemary Mathews, Committee: Frankie Forrest, Martina O’ Halloran, Fionnuala Coleman, Catherine Kearney, Mary Lawton, Vera de la Cour, Catherine Hayes. FIXTURES: 26/10- Christmas Hampers Note for your diary: 11/11 at 7.30pm Youghal Golf Club Fashion Show Clothes byDanélle, Nevilles, Genesis and shoes by “Sole” (formerly Nu Shuz) Club Awards 2011 - 30/10 at 6pm The following presentations will take place: Golfer of the Year - Sponsored by Muckley Jewellers, Youghal Gents: Winner - Shane Pomphrett Runner Up: Karl O’ Flynn Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Ladies: Winner - Sharon Ormonde Runner Up: Paula Burns PJ Morrissey Club Singles Matchplay Winner: Stephen Sheehan, Runner Up: Billy Forrest Joe Mc Ginty Club Fourball Matchplay - Winners: Liam O’Callaghan & John Aherne, Runner Up: Conor & Pat Coyne George Ward Memorial Mixed Foursomes: Winners: Billy & Eileen Carroll, Runner Up: Paul & Sheila Morrison Ladies Silver Medal: Betty Cotter, Ladies Bronze Medal: Jane Coyne, Ladies Silver Spoon: Jane Coyne GENTS 18/10 - 13 Holes Singles Stableford 1st Mark Ryan (12) 30pts 20/10- 13 Holes Singles Stableford 1st Tom Kenneally (12) 31pts 22/10- 18 Holes Fourball 1st Alan Creedon (23) John Scott (9) 38pts 23/10- 18 Holes Singles Stableford 1st Nicholas Hannon (16) 38pts, 2nd Coleman Walsh (12) 36pts FIXTURES: Tues & Thurs Open Singles 28/10 - 30/10 - Open 3 Person Team Event (any combination) 31/10 - Open 3Ball Entries now being taken in the PRO Shop. Play will commence week starting 7/11. Closing date for entries is 2/11. See Notice Board for further conditions of play or go online to News Section. Mid Week Winter League 2011 Mens’ Club AGM: 28/10 at 7.30pm Club AGM, 4/11 at 7.30pm. WELL, with the new season now nearly upon us, preparations are well underway for the 2012 Pre Season Training. New Committee At the recent Annual General Meeting the 2012 committee were appointed. They have held three meetings so far and plans are well underway for 2012. Table Quiz The club are holding a fundraising table quiz on Saturday 3rd December at An Puc Ar Buile, Ballinrostig. All are welcome to attend for what promises to be a great night. Full details available on the club website Cloyne road bowling club GRAHAM Fleming will be competing in the Christy Coleman Perpetual Cup against Chris Butten and Billy Quirke in Cobh on Sunday, October 30th at 11.30am. Then, on the Bank Holiday Monday in Cloyne at 11.30am. In the same competition, a score between Gerry Greene and Tom Brown will take South Coast Adventure Race THE ‘hard-men’ of the club got a final run out on Saturday in the last Adventure Race of the season in Skibbereen – a tough race (made even tougher by the conditions) that involves Cycling, Running, Hill Climb & Kayaking. Club members, Darragh Conway, John Paul Garde & Kevin Cronin all took park with Kevin leading them home in 24th position. Club Trip to Ballyhoura The club are planning a trip to the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike trails on Sunday, November 20th – just for something fun & different. The plan is to leave Midleton at 8am and be in Ballyhouras and on the trails for 9.30am. Bike Hire is available on the day for €35 but bikes must be booked in advance – please let Jon Waterman know if you are interested in going and need a book a bike. Coaching / Training Seminar There was a great turn-out last night for the coaching / training seminar by Tim Barry that was held last night (Tuesday) in Isaac’s Bar & Bistro. Thanks to Tim and everyone who turned up, from the cycling & tri sections of the club. There was plenty of valuable training information and advice given out for the season ahead – now all that is required is for guys to go away and put it into practice, and we can look forward to an even more successful season next year. Membership 2012 Membership fees for 2012 are now due. These fees can be paid anytime between now and the end of the year for existing members, and cover membership up until the end of 2012. Any new members looking to join the club between now and the end of the year can submit a 2012 membership form and be covered from now until the end of 2012. Updated membership forms will soon be made available on the club www.whitegaterowingclub.c om Members’ meeting A members meeting will take place on Sunday, November 6th in the Garden Suite at Midleton Park Hotel at 6pm. The outstanding items from the AGM will be dealt with from 7pm in an EGM. All members are welcome to attend. Website Upgrade Our club website has undergone significant upgrades in the past few weeks and is available to view on www.whitegaterowingclub.c om. It has all the up to date information on our club. place. Afterwards the return score back in the Paddy Hennessey Cup is between Seamus O’Tuama and Decky Doody. Good luck to Graham. Youth news Training will take place in Cloyne this Saturday and next week, prior to the County Youth Individual Trials taking place on Sunday. County Trials (individual), for Girls U16, and Boys, U10, U12, U14 and U16 will be held on the Phale Road, Photos & memorabilia As our club celebrates its 21st Birthday in 2012 we are looking to get photos, press articles, results etc. for the club for the past 21 years. If anyone can assist us with any information please contact us at [email protected] . All assistance will be greatly appreciated. Congratulations The club would like to congratulate the crews from Ireland who represented the Country with such great pride at the World Coastal Rowing Championships held in Bari, Italy last weekend. Well done to you all. Pre-Season Training Our Coaching Panel are finalising the Pre-Season Ballineen at 10am on Sunday, October 30th. For any club members interested in taking part, training will be held in Cloyne on Saturday at 2pm. Names for entry must be submitted no later than the afternoon of Thursday, October 27th. Entry is free for club members. Competition is open to all. This will be the third year which the club has been involved in the competition. There may be a few spaces available in cars for those unable to make their own way there. Contact Training for 2012 and we expect to be back in training in the next three weeks. Full details will be available on the website. New members As always we are always on the lookout for new members. You can contact the club via our website or by texting the club phone number 087-1524255. John Rossiter 0876252936, John Gleeson 087473236 or Mick O’Donovan for further information. A meeting will be held next Wednesday at 9pm in Harty’s Bar. It is hoped that as many members as possible can attend. Club meeting website, Teamer and be available to collect from An Rothar Cycles. Please forward forms to Club Registrar Jon Waterman The Racing Group also meet on a Tuesday & Thursday evening @ 6pm (lights / hi-vis required) and a Saturday afternoon at 2pm for ‘Hill Repeat’ sessions. Between the wet & blustery winter weather (which was in stark contrast to last week’s perfect weather) and a certain Rugby match on TV, numbers were down for this Sunday’s spin and only the truly dedicated were out. A group of five cyclists left the Courthouse at 9am and headed towards Youghal. Two of the guys turned off in Castlemartyr for a shorter, flatter spin while Noel, Leonard & guest cyclist Donal carried on and did the 75km Youghal / Tallow / Dungourney route. Noel & Leonard were also out in poor conditions on Saturday afternoon for some hill repeats on the Youghal / Tallow climb – their dedication to training should stand to them once racing season comes around. Now, just for the rest of us to follow their example! New members are always welcome to come along so if you have any questions or plan to join on one of our weekly spins please feel free to contact either the Club Chairman, Ken or Club Secretary, Shane. Contact details can be found on the club website, see above for details. Club Spins Club Information For more information about the club, cycling tips and updates about weekly spins and events please check out the clubs website – www.midletonctc.com or the club’s Facebook page. Club Spins & Events The main weekly club cycle meets at Midleton Court House at 9am on Sunday morning. There are generally 2 groups each week to cater for the different levels. The Racing Group usually doing a 2 or 3 hour ride at around a 28 – 30 km/hr average, depending on route, while the Sportive Group generally do a 3 or 4 hour ride at a comfortable pace of around 25km/hr average – but new members will be catered for within this group, and we endeavour to make sure that no one is left behind on the road. The weekly spinning classes have now commenced again in Fota Island Resort for the winter. These classes, on Wednesday at 7pm, are run by club member Kadi and we have secured a special rate for club members of €10 for a 2hr class. Please contact the hotel in advance to secure your bike. An Bol Chumann East Cork region FIXTURES 29/10 IN CLASHMORE: John Cronin Cup at 3pm: Michael Gould vs. Aidan Bowen 30/10 IN COBH: Christy Coleman Cup at 11.30am: Chris Butler vs. Graham Fleming vs. Billy Quirke 31/10 IN CLOYNE: Christy Coleman Cup at 11.30am - Gerry Greene vs. Tom Browne Paddy Hennessy Cup at 12.30pm - Seamus O Tuama vs. Decky Doody UNDERAGE TRIAL: The Final Trial will go ahead in Cloyne on Saturday, November 5th, at 2pm. All welcome, especially new players. Age Groups: Boys U10, 12 and 14 and Girls U12, 14 and 16 AGM The Regional AGM will take place on Wednesday, October 26th at 8.30pm in O’Meara’s Bar, Ballinacurra. Club Delegates from Cobh, Ballincurrig, Clashmore and Cloyne are all expected to attend. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal really starting to come in as they struggled into the headwind around the Lighthouse Hill and onto Moll Goggins. They ploughed on as far as Killeagh and did an about turn back to the safety of their sitting room sofas, hot cuppa tea and X-Factor reruns for the afternoon. Heaven for some, others might just take another spin in the afternoon!! YoughalCyclingClub EVEN a Sunday morning with weather conditions more suited to ducks could not deter the hardy men and women of Youghal Cycling Club. This Sunday we had three different groups on the high roads, byroads and dirt trails of Munster. First up this weekend were the mountain bikers. They headed off to the world renowned Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails where they took to a little bit of off-roading. Reports had it that our Yeti himself, Mark, got a little excited and has joined the exclusive 360deg flip club. Word of advice Mark – not a good idea to do it from the boardwalks. However, we understand the landing was a little soft as the river had a nice bed of mud and silt! With all the adrenaline junkies safely in the woods, our regular group departed from Moby Dick’s at 9am. Today’s route brought us to Killeagh, from where we detoured onto the back roads, through to Midleton for the tea stop. After the Tea and Bananas were consumed we then headed out to Ballinacurra and took the East Cork route through to Garryvoe and back to Youghal. A nice loop completed at an average speed of 25kph with good craic and chat. The third group of the day headed off at 10am, again from Moby Dick’s. The weather was Winter Training is well and truly on plan with all spins being done at a very comfortable pace. This allows the die hards that have been pedalling hard all summer to take a welcome break from the high intensity. It is also facilitating many new cyclists to come out on the various cycles and get their fitness up to speed for the next seasons touring. Currently we are scheduling spins as follows: Wednesdays at 10am from Lidl Carpark – Intermediate cycling Thursdays at 8pm from Lidl Carpark – Intermediate Cycling Saturdays at 10am from Lidl Carpark – Beginner Cycling Sunday at 9am from Moby Dick’s – Intermediate Cycling Sunday at 10am from Moby Dick’s – Beginner (& Golden) Cycling. Youghal RFC get off to winning start Youghal 31 Scarriff 5 YOUGHAL had a great win to start this year’s League. Newly promoted, Scarriff, were favourites to win this game but a brave effort from the Youghal boys changed that. The Youghal forwards kept hitting hard in the rucks and mauls, and the Youghal backs then attacked, with Eoin ‘Tug’ White scoring a great try. Minutes after the restart Youghal pushed up the pitch and again the forwards used their strength and power to see Anthony Mason score a great try. It was a great forward try. The conversion was missed due to high winds, but within minutes Aaron Daly scored two penalties to make it Youghal 18 Scarriff 0. Scarriff then started to come into the game, pushing forward, and scored a try. 33 (Sponsored by Youghal Credit Union) Results and upcoming fixtures THE Cork to Cobh race produced a good turn out of 737 runners. First of the Youghal Athletes home were Martin O’Brien and Martin O’Keeffe in a time of 1.37, that 6 minute 15 second pace. Next home was Rochella Devereaux coming in on the two hour mark, closely followed by Maurice O’Mahony. Well done to al. This is very good training for the Dublin Marathon which most are entering . Also well done to all the other Youghal people who took part in the race. Not many other races took place, except a Cross Country which was held down in Conna. A good turn out by Youghal athletes and well done to all. I will have times and places etc., included in the next issue. In the news this week a lot of the Irish athletes are trying to get their Olympic qualifying time for 2012 for the Marathon. Mark Kenneally of Clonliff Harriers had a good race in the Amsterdam marathon to come in 2.13.55, with the qualifying time of 2.15. Martin Fagan ran in the Chicago Marathon and was at 2.11 pace, but pulled up with a mile to go. So, a warning all - it happens to the best of the athletes! Sean Connolly is trying to get his marathon place in Dublin next week and my old buddy, Alistier Cragg, runs in the Fukuaka marathon in Japan. Also in the news this week is Paula Radcliff. I was in a race with her once and I met her twice and talked to her for about 2 minutes. She is now a close and personal running friend of mine, so when I heard during the week that the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAFF) had decided to change the rules for women’s races in relation to world records, I felt her pain. Basically, they are saying that when women run in men’s races and achieve a world record, this is null and void. The reason given is that they feel the men in the race will be giving her an unfair advantage, as they would be used as pace makers. Thus, they have withdrawn her 2.15 marathon which she achieved in London in 2003, and other races. This is just bureaucracy and discrimination gone to a new level, in my opinion . History should stand, whatever about the future. I don’t see them taking Bolt’s records for the Olympics from him because he fault started in the semi-final that year, yet it would mean disqualification if it happened now. Again, discrimination! Well done to another fellow with whom I once went running. He set a new record during the week, Fauja Singh, in the Toronto Marathon to come in a time of 8.25.16. You may think this doesn’t sound fast for a record, but my buddy, Fauja, is 100 years old and, by the way, I wasn’t his pace maker! Here are some of the fixtures:On Sunday, 30th you have a nice 10th down in Bandon the day after you have the Dublin City Marathon. On November 6th, a 5 mile road race in Cork (HSE). Sunday November 13th the Bricky 5 mile road race down in Dungarvan. Best of Luck to all in the Dublin Marathon. I would love to be running it also, but I am putting my name down for the Cork City Marathon. There is a small problem, however. With just 225 days to go, I will have to get my weight below 14stone 7lbs suit! Currently topping 16st it’s going to be some effort but I will give details of my weight in the next issue, and hopefully I will be down a pound or two! Last, but by no means least, my moan of the week is a bit controversial - the new Youghal to Killeagh road looks lovely and, after going for a run on it, it feels lovely, but I just can’t understand why, in this age of cyclists, walkers and runners, the hard shoulder (or slow lane as it’s called) has to be so narrow in places? In some other counties it is nearly 4 or 5 times the width, yet our roads still do not recognise the urgency for this facility. Why not? Athlete of the month for October is too close to call. I will be looking at the results, and especially the performances in the Dublin City Marathon, and this might tip it in someone’s favour. Until then be safe, be seen, and put one foot in front of the other. RAZLDAZL RIOGA romps home at Curraheen Park Youghal came out and started strongly for the first twenty minutes, but Scarriff held out ‘til the cracks started to show. This was then converted by Aaron Daly. SPORT Pictured prior to the Munster Junior League match between Mallow and Youghal on Sunday last, October 23rd are Paul Dempsey of Bertie’s Bar, Sponsors, with President, YRFC, Declan Faherty Their conversion was missed, and that was to be their last score of the game. Aaron again scored a great penalty to make it 21-5 to Youghal, but he did not stop there and scored a great Try and conversion within minutes and finished it off with another penalty. The game finished Youghal 31 Scarriff 5. A great effort by all the players and subs involved. Well done to all. Man of the Match was Aaron Daly, below. DOLORES Ruth’s fantastic year continued at Curraheen Park last Saturday night as Razldazl Rioga romped home alone in the final of the Pat Hennerty Sales Irish Laurels. The Micheal O Muircheartaigh owned son of Brett Lee and Razldazl Pearl exploded from his trap and easily led by two lengths into the bend from Varra Captain and Leeview Jet. The race was over as as a contest when Rioga turned into the back straight, with an advantage of all of four lengths from the local hope Leeview Jet and Beaming Dilemma. He quickly turned this lead into six lengths by halfway, and already he was being cheered home by the huge croud as this year’s winner of the second biggest race in Ireland. Beaming Dilemma moved past Leeview Jet out of the second bend and tried his hardest to haul back the leader. But there was no catching the brilliant Razldazl Rioga on the night, and he raced home in splendid isolation to win by five lengths from Beaming Dilemma in a brilliant 28.32, with Varra Captain some two and a half lengths third. It added to quite a remarkable year for Dolores Ruth as she had already won such major events as the Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby, the McKenna Family Easter Cup, the Hegarty Bookmakers 600 and the Gain Corn Cuchulainn. For owner, Micheal O Muircheartaigh, it was a thrilling moment, having re- ceived the dog as a present from the Irish Greyhound Board following his retirement from an illustrious career as a radio commentator with RTE. The Liam O’Callaghan trained Knockane Rebel won the Consolation Laurels for owner, Pat Kelly from Dunmanway, in 28.40. Here Rival Reward led to the third bend where he was crowded and the staying on Knockane Rebel shot to the front on the outside and won by a length and a half from the fast finishing local dog, Dream Walker. Local Bookmakers, Cashman’s, reported a very strong book on the final and there was plenty of money for the winner, as well as the Cork Dog. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Baile na Corra Dungourney SPORT Juvenile Club UNFORTUNATELY, due to the inclement weather our game last Saturday morning was cancelled. At this stage it looks like we’ll be taking a break for the next few months to recharge the batteries. We would like to thank all the kids and their parents for their continued support over the past year. We would encourage other parents to get involved in a coaching role for next year. We will be meeting sometime in November to iron out details of the programme so keep an eye out on texts for further details. The Club will hold a Christmas Party in early December for the kids. Details are not finalised yet but we’ll let parents know in plenty of time. In the meantime we hope all the kids enjoy their Halloween break. Lotto Number for 20/10 were 8, 11, 14 and 22. No winners. Lucky dip winners were Jake Hegarty, Eva Barry, Carmel Harty, Joan O’Meara & T Kennedy. Next week’s jackpot is €3,800. Don’t forget you can now do your numbers online. Go to www.ballinacurragaa.net and click on ‘lotto’. Please tell your neighbours and friends in far flung places to avail of this opportunity to support their club, no matter how far away they are. Your continuing support is very much appreciated. COBH Street Leagues 28/10: This is quarter-final night for the U12s with games at 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Please be sure to check what time your team is on. As the first Communion Mass of this year takes place on Sunday, October 30th, the U7 games will start at 11.15am with the U9s following at 11.45am that morning. Club Gear Cobh GAA Jerseys, shorts, socks and leisurewear can now be purchased at the shop on Sunday morning during the Street leagues and can also be ordered through Fidelma Histon on 085 7288495. Dancing at Cobh GAA Club: Music for October 29th is by The Moynihan Bros. Table Quiz in aid of ‘Schools GAA Coaching’ initiative on Friday, November 25th at 8.30pm. All proceeds from the Table Quiz go directly to funding the coaching of GAA in the National Schools of the Great Island. All support will be greatly received. East Cork GAA fixtures SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH: Junior B Hurling Championship: St. Catherine’s vs. Midleton at Castlemartyr, 4pm Final TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST: JFL Division 3 Final: Castlelyons vs. Aghada at Rostellan, 8pm. RESULTS Junior B Hurling Championship: Dungourney 0-12 Midleton 3-10 Semi-Final Replay Junior B Football Championship: Carrigtwohill 2-2 Aghada 1-19 Quarter-Final, ET JFL Division 1 Final: Carraig na bhFearr 2-5 Glenbower Rovers 2-11. East Cork Junior B Hurling Championship Final Fermoy Print & Design East Cork Junior B Hurling Championship Final: St. Catherine’s vs. Midleton on Saturday, October 29th, 4pm at Castlemartyr. Ref: Aidan Barry Killeagh / Ita’s juvenile Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Lotto 17/10: Jackpot €2,550. No winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,700. Results County Junior Football League quarter-final: Dungourney 1-10 Doneraile 3-05 East Cork Junior B Hurling semi-final replay: Dungourney 0-12 Midleton 3-10 East Cork Football League Div. 2: Dungourney 3-04 Russell Rovers 0-03 East Cork Hurling League Div. 2: Dungourney 4-15 Carrignavar 215. Junior B semi-final It turned out to be a disappointing end to our B Championship when we went down to a good Midleton team in Ballynoe last Saturday evening. It looked good for us when we went into a 5 points to 2 lead after a quarter of an hour, and we were going well at this stage. However, Midleton took over the scoring coming up to half time when they scored two goals in five minutes, to leave us trailing by three points at the short whistle. The second half continued with the teams trading scores, and when we came within a point with twelve minutes to go, things were looking up. Unfortunately, Midleton scored their third goal at this stage and we were always chasing the match after that. Despite adding a couple of more points, we couldn’t bridge the gap and Midleton pulled away at the end as we were chasing an elusive goal. So, disappointment was to be our lot, but great credit must go to this team for their performances during the year. Thanks again to selectors Liam Rohan, Jim O’Callaghan and John Kenneally and also to physios Denise O’Riordan and Brian Rodgers, and finally to Michelle Rigney for doing our first aid. Killeagh TEAM: David Hennessy, Kieran Ahern, Will Daly, Michael Rigney, Aidan Rigney, John Cody, John Ronayne, Warren McCarthy, Stephen Hickey, Donnacha Hickey, Martin Hennessy, Liam Ahern, Darragh Ahern, John Hickey, Bill Ahern. Subs Ritchie O’Neill for Donnacha Hickey, Paul Byrne for Darragh Ahern. Lotto THERE was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 13, 18 and 23. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €4,200. Maggie Danaher, Ed Coleman, David Hynes and Brinsley McDonnell won €30 each. Thank you for supporting your club. Junior A Football League Final : Glenbower Rovers 2-13 Carrignavar 2-06 We completed the double when we travelled to Sars to play Carrignavar in the Junior A Football League Final on Tuesday night. An outstanding performance by all concerned, taking control of the game from the start to finish as PadraigMcCarthy was presented with the trophy by Dick Fitzgerald. We now qualify for county league in which we played Liscarroll on Saturday evening in Fermoy, winning on a scorelineof 0-15 to 2-6. We now advance to county league semi final where we play St. Finbarr’s - time and venue to be announced. U15 Hurling Congratulations to our U15 squad who defeated Na Piarsaigh 1-14 to 0-4 as we advance to the next round of the county. Scrap metal fundraiser – We want your scrap! A fundraiser in aid of Páirc Uí Cinneide – if you have any scrap metal lying around please gather it as we will hold a collection day – date and venue to be announced shortly. You can contact Kieran Scully on 087 2660469 if you have any queries. AGM Our AGM is preliminary fixed for November 21st at 8pm in the clubhouse. Dinner dance Our dinner dance date is fixed for November 12th at Garryvoe Hotel. Great night assured - book the babysitters early to avoid disappointment! A GOOD weekend for our older young hurlers, as both our Fé 13 and Fé 15 teams had very impressive, although very different, wins in their competitions. Meanwhile, our Parish Leagues were extended by 4 days to overcome the Autumn gales. The future’s looking good, especially if we can play all our matches in horrible weather conditions! Fé 15 Premier 1 Hurling Championship Our opponents for this quarter final clash were the city boys of Na Piarsaigh, and we crossed camáns in Carrigtwohill last Saturday. The weather conditions, with driving wind and rain, did not dampen our spirits or eagerness to begin. Brian Walsh blew us into action, and the opening ten minutes had both sides adjusting to the weather elements. During this time we did not avail of some scoring chances, which could have cost us. Eoghan Keniry got us off the mark with a well-executed free; in fact he was our main scorer for this half, notching up four of our five points tally, with Shane Smiddy lending a helping hand. We were unlucky to have Tadhg Coleman’s goal disallowed in the closing quarter. Na Piarsaigh struggled to penetrate our defence and find the target, and it took them until the twenty eighth minute to raise their first white flag. A foul stroke on our corner forward, Gary Leahy, saw a little heated scuffle break out which resulted in the Na Piarsaigh corner back receiving his second yellow card, thus leaving the fray. On the stroke of half time our opponents added their second point to leave the half time score Killeagh-Ita’s 0-5 to Na Piarsaigh 0-2. We continued to dominate the opening stages of the second half. It was Eoghan who once again got us off the mark, quickly followed by a duo of points from Dan Landers and substitute, Killian Treacy. The honour of the only goal of the game fell to Shane Smiddy who finished it perfectly to the Na Piarsaigh net, which set us up with a comfortable lead heading into the closing stages. Na Piarsaigh’s replied with two more white flags, one from a placed ball and one from play. We dominated the run of play and the scoreboard from here to the final whistle, adding a further six points to our tally, courtesy of Dan Landers (2) and Eoghan Keniry (4). This victory of 1-14 to 0-4 over the City boys sets us up for a semi-final clash with the Blarney boys next weekend. Well done to you all and to your mentors Mark and Andy. Wishing you continued success. Stay tuned, date, time and venue of semi-final to be announced. Fé 13 Iomáint League Semi-Final We travelled to Carrigaline to play our hosts in the semi-final of the league. With heavy rain and strong winds we braved the elements and took charge of the game from the start. Our boys put over point after point, and when a long range free from Kevin Murphy dropped to the back of the net, we were well on top. At half time we were ahead by 2-10 to 0-1. Carrigaline had wind advantage in the second half, but we still dominated all over the field. All our subs got a run and the home side gained a few scores at this stage, but it didn’t change the result, with a strong win for our boys. We wish to say thank you to Carrigaline for the welcome and the refreshments after the game, and we march on now to the final where we will play either Ballincollig or Mallow. Well done to all! Final score Killeagh-Ita’s 3-11 Carrigaline 1-4 PANEL: Eoin Treacy, Eoin Fitzgibbon, Emmet Barron, Daniel Hickey, Cathal Deane, Kevin Murphy, Jack O’Rourke, Christopher Coughlan, Andrew Leahy, Keane Kelly-Budds, David Ogbebor, Aaron Walsh, Luke Fogarty, Killian Treacy, Fergal Smiddy, Shane Kearney, Fionn Mc Donnell, Jamie Clifford, Sean Walsh. Fé 10 Parish Leagues – almost there! The inclement weather didn’t quite stop us in our tracks on Saturday morning, but slowed us a little. We were due to play our Fé 10 Parish League Football Semi-Finals and Finals in Páirc Uí Chinnéide, but given the awful weather, a little common sense prevailed and the programme was cut short, enabling us to play the semi-finals and defer the finals until Wednesday, October 26th. In the ensuing semi-finals, Dara Motherway’s Yellow Team were stronger than Ryan McCarthy’s depleted Blue Team, while Olan Broderick’s Red Team were very impressive winners over Robert Sinclair’s Green Team. So, on Wednesday we will play both A and B Finals simultaneously and try to beat both the clock and the weather. In the B Final it will be Ryan’s Blues vs. Robert’s Greens, while Dara’s Yellows take on Olan’s Reds in the A Final. Bígí ann, gach éinne, roimh a sé a chlog – we’ll be throwing in at 6pm sharp, hopefully! Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Lisgoold junior ladies Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Lisgoold 4-5 Bantry 5-8 THE dream ending to the juniors’ year on the GAA field failed to materialise last Sunday week and they had to settle for second best on the day. The girls never gave up and fought until the final whistle but it wasn’t to be and Bantry, at their third time of asking, were victorious. In front of a big Lisgoold crowd the team took to the field facing into a very strong wind. It was the Bantry forwards who settled first, scoring two goals before Lisgoold got on the scoreboard with a Leah Hogan point and Leanne Woods goal. Lisgoold didn’t score again until the final few minutes of the half, and were very unlucky not to get a few more scores, had they only a little bit of luck on their side. Bantry had the upper hand in the forwards and were able to move the ball quickly, resulting in them finishing the half with a further goal and three points. Lisgoold battled hard, though the score line didn’t reflect it. Linda Croston, Catherine O’Connell and Maureen O’Riordan in the backs were fighting for every ball. Leah Hogan again was on hand with another point to leave the half time score 12 to 3-5. With nothing to lose and everything to play for, Lisgoold gave a gallant performance in the second half outscoring Bantry 3-3 to 2-3. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to get over the finish line. Again Bantry got the better start scoring 2-1, but the Lisgoold backs got closer and some great blocking by Francis Connery and Trish Walsh kept Bantry’s forwards scoreless until the end of the game. Ella Ryan stormed into the game with a personal tally of 3-2 taking the game to Bantry, ably assisted by Laura O‘Shea and Taylor Bradley. Cara O’Brien and Johanna Lane worked tirelessly at midfield, cutting off the ball to the backs and turning it into attack. The switch of Kelly McCann and Leanne Woods worked well with both girls dominating in their new positions. Two quick goals in succession by the aforementioned Ryan, brought Lisgoold within two points of the leaders, but they never seemed to get the break they sought. With the wides adding up, and tiring legs, Bantry powered ahead again and finished off the game with one last goal in the dying minutes of the game. The panel of players and their trainers can be very proud of their achievements this year. After reforming the adult club only three years ago, the team have accomplished so much in that short space of time; this year they reached their first County Final and won the East Cork Junior C Final. They also hold the honour of being the first adult Lisgoold team in both men and women to reach a football county final. A special thank you must go to the parents and club officers who did so much work behind the scenes to get the girls and the parish ready for the final – especially those who put up the bunting and signs and made the tea /sandwiches for the team. TEAM: Trish Walsh, Maureen O’Riordan, Francis Connery, Kelly McCann, Linda Croston, Catherine O’Connell (c), Johanna Lane, Cara O’Brien, Leanne Woods (1-0), Ella Ryan (3-2), Laura O’Shea, Taylor Bradley, Leah Hogan (0-3) Subs Sarah Hickey, Tanya Kingston, Orla Fahy, Valerie Collins, Denise O’Riordan, Caoilinn Hickey, Danielle O’Keeffe, Kelsey Devine, Katie Jeffers U12 Girls East Cork C Championship Final Lisgoold 0-3 Carrigtwohill 0-1 Our U12 girls took to the field of play on Wednesday, October 19th against Carrigtwohill in the Final of the East Cork C Championship under lights in Carrigtwohill. What an entertaining and pulsating game of ladies football it turned out to be. Credit must go to both teams on a great display of football and sportsmanship which was served up for those lucky to be in attendance. It was a repeat of the league final played earlier in the season, and on that occasion Carrigtwohill emerged victors, but that result was to be overturned by a determined Lisgoold team in this Championship Final. From the throw-in it was evident that the Lisgoold girls were hungry for victory and attacked the Carrigtwohill defence in waves for the first fifteen minutes of the game. There were so many near misses with corner forward, Nicole O’Keeffe hitting the upright and the ball coming within millimetres of the target on numerous occasions. All of these efforts were rewarded with a well taken free and point from the boot of full-forward, Orla Fleming. Carrigtwohill settled and mounted some of their own attacks on the Lisgoold backs. However, they were met by a very determined, hardworking and outstanding backline spearheaded by full-back and Captain, Sarah Kelleher, corner backs Rachel McCann and Katie O’Mahony and half-backs Aoibhe Savage, Niamh Power and Grace O’Driscoll. This determination was highlighted when goalie, Britney Devine, brought off two outstanding saves, to the dismay of the Carrigtwohill players. Carrigtwohill did eventually get an equalising point from a 45 just before the half-time break, leaving the sides one point a piece going into the second half. With one change to personnel Lisgoold brought on Fiona Murphy to the full-forward position. From the restart Lisgoold once again attacked the Carrigtwohill defence. Outstanding midfielders, Sinead O’Brien and Caitlin O’Brien continued their trojan work from midfield with searing runs, getting the supply of ball to the forwards. Half forwards Sarah Murphy, Ellen Flynn and Erin Nagle worked tirelessly and won a huge amount of ball from the Carrigtwohill backs. Inside them Laura Whelan, Fiona Murphy and Orla Fleming put huge pressure on the full-back line. All this pressure was once again rewarded with two points from Orla Fleming. Carrigtwohill came back into the game putting huge pressure on in the last five to ten minutes of the game, but any attacks were cut off and dealt with by our midfielders and defenders who were determined they were not going to be beaten. On the final whistle there were fantastic scenes of jubilation by the Lisgoold players and their huge band of supporters. Throughout the 2011 ladies football season this panel of eighteen players have shown great fighting spirit to never give up in their games. This tremendous spirit and gritty determination was never more evident than in this final, and they thoroughly deserved their win. We are very proud of every one of the girls, from number 1 to number 18, and many congratulations to everyone of them on a brilliant display of teamwork, will to win and sheer hard work. Many thanks to all those who supported us on the night and once again, well done girls. LISGOOLD TEAM: Britney Devine, Rachel McCann, Sarah Kelleher (Capt), Katie O’Mahony, Aoibhe Savage, Niamh Power, Grace O’Driscoll, Sinead O’Brien, Caitlin O’Brien, Sarah Murphy, Ellen Flynn, Erin Nagle,Laura Whelan, Nicole O’Keeffe, Fiona Murphy, Ciara Beirne, Amy O’Keeffe. Club AGM coming up in November - date to be confirmed. Best of Luck to our Under 14s in their final on Wednesday night vs. Erin’s Own. Minors have a semi-final to play vs. St. Colman’s - date to be confirmed. Many thanks to all who donated bags for the ‘Cash for Clobber’ - it raised €1740. Castlelyons Next collection will be late January/early February. Main sponsor: South Coast Transport www.castlelyonsgaa.com Vote of sympathy THE club extends sympathy to Maureen and Padraig O’Brien of Glenarousk on the unexpected death of Pad last week. Ar Dheis Dé a Anam Dilís. Lotto, €18,000 The Lotto numbers drawn this week were 2, 11, 12 and 20. There was no jackpot winner The following won €20 each: Colm Murphy, Deerpark, c/o C Murphy; Corrine Higgins, Fermoy, c/o M. Dorgan; Denis McDonnell, c/o N. Fitzgerald; Gavin O’Neill, Knock, c/o Joan McNamara; Trish Meade, Stack’s Chemist, c/o N. Fitzgerald; John Paul Flynn, Aghern, c/o Mac’s Shop; Olive Flynn, Conna, c/o J Moroney and Jose and Noreen, c/o Castlelyons PO. Next week’s draw will be at the Farrier’s Bar, Coolagown, and the jackpot will be €18,000. Please make sure that all Lotto tickets are at the venue each week before 9.30pm. This is important to facilitate the smooth running of the draw. SPORT 35 Rebel Óg results Central Fé 16 Football Championship P1 St. Finbarr’s 2-9 St. Michael’s 0-11 Central Fé 15 Football Championship P1 Bishopstown 1-4 Carrigaline 1-11 Central Fé 15 Football Championship P2: Kilmacabea 1-11 Kiltha Óg 1-2 Ballincollig 0-1 Kiltha Óg 0-2 Central Fé 15 Hurling Championship P1: Glen Rovers 0-16 Douglas 1-12 Killeagh/Ita’s 1-14 Na Piarsaigh 0-4 Mallow 0-1 Douglas 0-2 Central Fé 13 Football Championship P1: Bishopstown 3-4 Glanmire 5-13 Central Fé 13 Hurling Championship P1: Midleton 2-1 Sarsfield 5-7 Central Fé 13 Hurling Championship P2: Aghabullogue 4-10 Shandrum 3-5 Blarney 5-11 Castlelyons 1-7 Central Fé 13 Premier 1 Hurling League Playoffs Douglas 6-1 Eire Óg 6-6. Coiste Scór Oirtheir Chorcaí Annual General Meeting THE above took place on Friday, October 14th at Sarsfields Hurling Club Pavilion in the presence of a small attendance. The meeting was addressed by Chairman of Coiste Scór Oirtheir Chorcaí, Pat Malone and by Michael O’Brien, East Cork Junior Board. The following officers were elected for the 2011/12 season; Cathaoirleach, John Joe O’Regan, Lisgoold; Leas- cathaoirleach, Lizzy O’Leary, Watergrasshill; Runaí, Frank Houlihan, Sarsfields/Glanmire; Cisteoir, Jim O’Connor, Watergrasshill; Oifigeach Piobliochta, Denis Kelleher, Sarsfields/Glanmire. Three County Board Delegates are Lizzy O’Leary, Dave Hore and Denis Kelleher. John O’Brien, Lisgoold; Ann Walsh, Sarsfields/Glanmire; Pat Mulcahy, Erin’s Own; Tommy Sheehan, Carrig Na Bhfear; Michael O’Brien, Aghada; Margaret Walsh, St. Catherine’s; Batt Joyce, Carrig Na Bhfear; Michael Whelan, Lisgoold and Ger Lane, Bride Rovers. Committee members The following dates and venues were ratified for the 2011/12 Scór season at a Scór Committee Meeting on Thursday, October 20th in Lisgoold. In the Scór Na nÓg, the closing date for entry is Wednesday, November 16th. The finals will take place on Saturday, November 26th in Lisgoold Community Hall at 7pm. The Scór Sinsear Finals are scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 29th in Lisgoold Community Hall at 7pm with the closing date for entry Wednesday, January 18th. The Scór Na bPaistí Competition is fixed for Lisgoold with four quarter-finals starting on Friday, February 3rd at 7pm, Saturday, February 5th at 2.30pm and Saturday, February 11th at 6pm and Sunday, February 12th at 2.30pm. Two semi-finals will take place in Watergrasshill on Saturday, February 18th at 6pm and on Sunday, February 19th at 2.30pm. The Divisional Finals will take place on Saturday, February 25th at 5pm. The closing date for club entries is Friday, January 20th. The next meeting of the East Cork Scór Committee will take place on Friday, November 18th at Lisgoold Community Hall at 8.30pm. East Cork Scór dates and venues 2011/12 Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 36 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal St. Catherine’s capture U21B Hurling County title St. Catherine’s 1-10 Ballygarvan 1-5 Monsoon-like conditions greeted the teams for the opening game in Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday afternoon when St. Catherine’s took on Ballygarvan in the U21B hurling county final. Given the poor conditions both sides are to be complimented for their efforts¨, with the outcome in doubt right up to the final moments. DECLAN BARRON REPORTS FROM PÁIRC UÍ RINNS Playing with the elements at their back in the opening half, Ballygarvan opened the scoring with Martin Kennefick pointing from a free, but St. Catherine’s hit back with Mathew Mulcahy landing a fine point from play. While Luke O’Sullivan edged Ballygarvan ahead once more, it was evident from an early stage that St. Catherine’s were in this game with a right chance as Conor Kearney brought the sides level for a second time. At the end of the opening quarter Ballygarvan received a great boost when a rasping shot from Luke O’Sullivan ended up in the net, despite the best efforts of Ed Ahearn to keep it out. This goal should have been a huge boost to Ballygarvan, but they failed to add to their tally for the remainder of the half, shooting some bad wides in the process. In contrast St. Catherine’s, who had battled bravely throughout the opening half with Conor Hegarty and Ronan Clancy offering stern resistance, finished superbly, and three late points from the stick of Daniel Mangan (2) and Conor Kearney saw the East Cork champions go in level at the half time break, much to the delight of their supporters. Given the strength of the wind and driving rain, to be level at 05 to 1-2 was a big boost to St. Catherine’s and they wasted no time in adding to their tally, with Colm Ahearn and Daniel Mangan shooting over three points in the opening ten minutes of the second half. Things got even better for the Saints with Conor Kearney nipping in to shoot a fine goal and put St. Catherine’s into a six point lead. Ballygarvan was very much on the back foot at this stage, but a point from Martin Kennefick revived their challenge. It took a terrific reaction by Ronan Clancy to prevent a goal for Ballygarvan and, had the losers got that green flag, then they might well have won. St. Catherine’s was still six points to the good going into the final ten Brian Mulcahy and his team mates with the Gene Fitzgerald cup, and Gerry O’Sullivan, Chairman Co. Board. (Photos: Denis O’Flynn) minutes as Daniel Mangan continued to convert frees as the Ballygarvan defence resorted to fouling. Sensing that they needed to do something Ballygarvan stormed forward with their best forward, Martin Kennefick, landing a good point from play. It took some terrific defending by the St. Catherine’s rearguard to keep their advantage intact, as Ballygarvan forced a 20 metre free and two 65’s but none yielded a score, as terrific defending kept them out. Daniel Mangan converted another free for St. Catherine’s, while Luke O’Sullivan moved Ballygarvan to within five points with a fine point. Goals were needed to make an impact but they never looked like coming. While three minutes of injury time were played, when referee Eamon Sheehy blew the full time whistle St. Catherine’s had preserved their five point advantage to run out deserving winners of a championship that saw them defeat Cobh, Aghada, Carrigtwohill and Cloyne in East Cork, and Aughabolloghue in the semi final and Ballygarvan in the final to succeed Castlelyons as only the second winners of this championship, introduced in 2010. County Board Chairman, Jerry O’Sullivan presented the cup to St. Catherine’s captain, Brian Mulcahy who suitably replied on behalf of the team. ST. CATHERINE’S: C Kearney 1-2, D Mangan 0-6, C Ahearn and M Mulcahy 0-1 each. BALLYGARVAN: L O’Sullivan 1-2, M Kennefick 0-5. ST. CATHERINE’S: E Ahearn, D Lane, C Hegarty, J Neville, W Walsh, R Clancy, S Kearney, S O’Brien, M Mulcahy, C Ahearn, D Mangan, C Kearney, B Mulcahy Capt, P Roche and B Twomey. BALLYGARVAN: M O’Se, P Seymour, J Browne, F Ahearne, L Hannigan, M O’Callaghan, S Dunne, E Ahearne, J Walsh, K Mannion, C Weir, M Kennefick, D McCarthy, J O’Halloran and L O’Sullivan. Subs used S Nadioo, K Quinlan and T O’Halloran. Referee: Eamon Sheehy, Newcestown. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Killeagh camogie Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal RED FM LEAGUE FINAL U16 Camogie County Semi-Final Friday, October 28th in Páirc Uí Rinn (Subject to confirmation) THE Red FM League final between Midleton and Sarsfields could go ahead this Friday night in Páirc Uí Rinn, but because of the bad weather and drawn fixtures, this game could change. Please check with your club before travelling. Should the game go ahead it promises to be a cracking contest between two of East Cork’s strongest clubs, who know one another really well. With Midleton already in the county U21A hurling final, they will see this as an ideal opportunity to get a quality match, and also pick up a league title. Midleton have almost a dozen of the U21 side in action with Tommy Wallis, Patrick and Finbarr O’Mahony, James Nagle, Seamus Farrell, Paudi O’Keeffe, Conor Lehane, Pa O’Shea, Paul Haughney, Conor Lehane and Luke O’Farrell all accomplished hurlers, and with Dec and Aidan Ryan and Sean Hennessy thrown in they will certainly fancy their chances. Sarsfields, too, will see this as a great chance to win some silverware and in recent times they have had the upper hand on Midleton. Players like Alan Kennedy, Conor O’Sullivan, Cian Smith, Craig Leahy, Ray Ryan, Gary O’Kelly Lynch, William and Daniel Kearney, Daniel Roche, Michael Cussen, Rob O’Driscoll, Tadgh Óg Murphy and Cian McCarthy will be trying their hardest to win this one. There will be little to choose between the sides, and while Sarsfields in recent times have had the upper hand, on this occasion, perhaps the sharper Midleton lads may come out on top. Saturday, October 29th Junior B Hurling Final in Castlemartyr Midleton vs. St Catherine’s at 4pm In this final Midleton will certainly be the favourites. After impressively defeating Dungourney in the semi final they will be the strong fancy here. Already Junior C champions, Midleton have a strong selection to call on, and while St Catherine’s had a good win over Fr O’Neill’s they might find this one a bridge too far for them. Midleton is taken to come out on top in this one. ANOTHER wet Saturday, another trip to Castle Road and another win! We played Courcey Rovers in this U16 A County Semi-Final. After previously playing Courcey Rovers earlier this year, we knew we had a tough match on our hands. Laura Treacy opened the scoring with a brilliant goal. Ali Rose Sisk scored a point shortly afterwards. Hannah Looney scored a second goal from a handpass. Courcey’s scored a point to open their scoring. Jessica Treacy, Leah McEvoy and Ciara Daly each added a point to our score. Our backline played very well, even though the rain poured down. Ali Rose scored goal number 3. Ciara Daly scored the last 2 points for us, of the first half. Courcey’s scored another point and goal before the half time whistle. Half time scored: 3-6 to 1-2. points, but we defended with all our might, and it got us over the finish. Final score: 4-6 to 1-6. Many thanks to all who travelled on such a wet day to support us. It was also great to see some of the Minors there to support. November 5th is the day of the final in Newtownshandrum, so please keep that date free and support our girls. In the second half we were playing against the wind, having had it to our advantage in the first half. Aisling Landers scored the opening goal of the second half. Jessica Swayne made some great saves, as Courcey’s put the pressure on. Courcey’s scored 4 KILLEAGH SQUAD: Jessica Swayne, Niamh Fitzgibbon, Nora Walsh, Elaine Terry, Zoe McEvoy, Laura Treacy, Ellen Benaim, Jessie Treacy, Niamh O’Farrell, Leah McEvoy, Hannah Looney, Ciara Daly, Ciara O’Connor, Ali Rose Sisk, Aisling Landers, Ciara Motherway, Emma Fitzgerald, Georgina Cassidy, Aisling Daly, Jill Butler, Claire O’Keeffe and Rachel Galvin. Batty Mulcahy Memorial Presentations in Youghal Eochaill Óg receiving hurleys & sliotars from the Mulcahy family EOCHAILL ÓG, Youghal Ladies Football Club and Youghal Camogie Club would like to express their appreciation to the Mulcahy family and friends who generously donated €1000 to the juvenile clubs within Youghal GAA, from proceeds generated from a Golf Classic which was held in mem- ory of Batty Mulcahy. With over 300 children from the age of 5 to 18 participating in Gaelic games weekly, any assistance in the day to day running of these teams is Youghal Ladies Football Club received footballs from the Mulcahy family always welcome. Equipment ranging from indoor hurleys, sliothars, footballs, bibs and cones were purchased, which will be put to good use over the coming months. The presentation took place in Club Áras after our Saturday morning training, where Chairpersons were presented with their new equipment by members of Batty’s family. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Midleton SPORT Junior B Hurling Semi Final Replay Midleton 3-10 Dungourney 0-12 MIDLETON junior B hurlers overcame neighbours, Dungourney, in the replay of the Junior B Hurling semi final on Saturday night last. The game was played in Ballynoe under lights. Midleton had managed to fashion a draw in the first game when it looked highly unlikely. This was a much improved performance which was required to overcome worthy opponents. Dungourney got off to the better start but by half time Midleton led by 2-04 to 0-07 with the goals coming from Padraig O’Farrell and Philip O’Neill. Dungourney made the stronger start to the second half and the lead was reduced to a single point. A goal from Sean Corcoran drove Midleton on, and in the end the margin was seven points. Overall it was a fine performance by the players and Mentors, and one that will hopefully stand to them as they prepare for the final. The final itself is due to be played this coming Saturday, October 29th, against St. Catherine’s in Castlemartyr at 4pm. Another big performance will be required if the lads are to clinch the title. Please come along and give all involved your support on the day. TEAM: Coran Swayne, Pat Stack, Eoin Ferriter, Liam Clohessy, Neil O’Regan, Barry Fitzgerald, Ian O’Brien, Davy Hogan, Justin Costigan, Pater Smith, Sean Corcoran, Brian O’Sullivan, Philip O’Neill, Aengus Cotter, Padraig O’Farrell. Red FM Senior Hurling League Midleton 1-17 Newtownshandrum 3-08 On Friday evening last in Fermoy our Senior hurlers qualified for the Conroy Cup Senior Hurling League final with a hard earned, but deserved, win over Newtownshandrum. Midleton were on top for most of the first half and led by eight points at half time, 1-10 to 0-05, our goal coming from Conor Lehane after a spectacular catch and finish. Newtown scored a couple of goals in the second half from Jamie Coughlan, to keep them in the game. They added a third goal at the end of normal time. This meant that there was only a goal in it. Tom Wallis, who was deputising for the honeymooning Brian Behan, then brought off an excellent save to ensure the game did not go to extra time. Over the hour we looked the better team and now face East Cork rivals, Sarsfields, in what should be a cracking final. The players and mentors have done well to reach a second league final in a row. No date for the final was to hand at the time of writing. TEAM: Tommy Wallis, Patrick O’Mahony, Declan Ryan, Killian Burke, Padraig O’Shea, James Nagle, Finnbarr O’Mahony, Seamus O’Farrell, Paudie O’Keefe (0-1), Sean Hennessy(0-5F’s), Aidan Ryan (0-1), Conor Lehane (106), Luke O’Farrell (0-2), Stephen Moore (0-2), Paul Haughney. SUBS USED: Kieran Mulcahy and Paul Barry. Cork GAA Clubs Draw 2011/2012 The Cork GAA Clubs draw for 2011/ 2012 has just been launched. The draw for September and October takes place at the end of October. Existing members of the Draw will receive details from the Draw office directly. They should contact their promoter or Steve Sheehan. New or intending Members should contact Steve Sheehan for brochures, direct debit forms etc.. They can also join on the internet on the Cork GAA Clubs Draw website, www.corkgaadraw.ie, and credit their entry to Midleton GAA Club. This could make a nice present for someone with Midleton connections. There is some money due for last year’s draw. Would promoters or indiviudals with same please contact Steve Sheehan as soon as possible on 085 1741460 AGM Dates The AGM of the Juvenile Club will be held on November 24th and the Adult H & F AGM will take place on December 1st. Lotto now worth €10,400 21/10 - numbers drawn were 3, 5, 11 and 23. Jackpot €10,200. No winner. Lucky Dip winners of €40: Teresa Gaffney, Forrest Hill, Midleton; Austin Family c/o Kathy Smyth; Ruth Evans, c/o Ray Evans; Marie Kelly, Killeagh and Dermot Conroy, Knockgriffin. Next week’s jackpot will be €10,400 on October 28th. Thank you for your continued support. MIDLETON JUVENILE The AGM of the Juvenile Club will be held on November 24th Cloyne GAA Juvenile Social 2011 at Harty’s Bar, Cloyne Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal at 8pm. All members are welcome. Juvenile Coaching Midleton GAA Juvenile section recently hosted a discussion on Coaching methods and requirements for the year ahead. Coaching ideas from both current Club coaches and GAA Headquarters were presented, and some club coaching standards were agreed. Thanks to all who attended. Rebel Óg Review There was a Rebel Óg review meeting held in the club last Thursday, October 20th. At the meeting the outcomes from the board’s first year were discussed. The main topics were the structures of the leagues and championships, gradings, yearly planner, games going on too late in the year, U12, etc. Further meetings will take place at other venues. Jim O Sullivan, Willie O’Connell, Cormac and Coleman Quirke represented our club. Indoor Training resumes At a recent meeting of the juvenile committee and coaches it was confirmed that the indoor hurling will recommence on Saturday week, November 5th, in the Community Centre. The following is the timetable: 1st class 10-11am, senior infants 11-12 and junior infants 12-1pm. New members are very welcome on the day to register. Hurleys will be provided, but players must have their own helmet. Players are required to bring €2 each week to cover expenses. Helmets will be available for purchase on the first morning of training. Fé 16 Midleton’s Fé16’s have qualified for the Premier 2 football league Quarter final vs. Clonakilty or Newcestown on a date to be decided. Fé 13 Our Fé13 hurlers made the short trip to Carrigtwohill on Saturday last to take on Sarsfields in the final of the Central Premier 1 championship. Being up against a very strong Sars side we knew we needed to start well, and this we did, playing into the slight wind. However, we failed to convert a number of scoring chances that came our way in that first half. Despite trailing by only 2pts at the 20 minute mark, our heads dropped a little in the last 10 minutes of the half and we conceded a number of very soft goals and trailed at half time by 2-5 to no score. In the second half we never really got going well enough to fight our way back into the game, and had to rely on very late scores to get ourselves on the score sheet, eventually losing 5-7 to 2-1. This was a disappointing display all round against an excellent Sars side who capitalised on our every mistake, but the panel deserve a lot of praise and credit for their efforts in getting to the final and the tough battles against Na Piarsaigh, Blackrock and Carrigtwohill along the way. Our panel on the day was Padraig O’Brien (Capt.), Conor Evans, Adam Daly, Kevin Mulcahy, Garan Manley, Ryan McConville, Sean O’Leary, Christopher Shanahan, Ryan O’Reagan, Jordan Roche, David Mulcahy, Christian Daly, John O’Dwyer, Eoin Moloney, Sean O’Meara, Temitayo Abdullah, Tommy O’Connell, PJ Fitzgearld, Dylan Cahalane, Shane O’Brien, Ronan O’Donovan, and Conor O’Neill while Kevin Daly and Christopher were missing through Injury and Illness. We now return to the big ball after a very long layoff, with our Premier 2 Championship game fixed for next Saturday in Ovens against Eire Óg. We will continue to train in the Midleton College All Weather pitch every Tuesday night 6.50 to 8pm for the foreseeable future. Our best wishes go to Kevin Daly who is currently recovering from a broken finger sustained in training earlier on in the month. We hope to see you back sooner rather than later, Kev. Fé 10 THE Cloyne GAA Juvenile Social 2011 was held at Harty’s Bar & Restaurant, Cloyne. This was a great night with over 200 people in attendance for this year’s event. Music on the night was by DJ Ken Reilly and all the adults and children had a fantastic night. Well done to all the children involved! The Under 7’s & 8’s Fé 10 training on Saturday mornings has finished for the rest of the year. The lads will still train on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in the Ball Alley and the Side Pitch until further notice. Fé 9 Fé 9 training on Saturday mornings has also ceased ’til the New Year. Fé 9’s will continue to train in Midleton College Hockey pitch on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm. The Under 12’s Fé 8 10am Saturday morning, October 22nd, saw the first arrivals from Newcastlewest for the hurling Fe 8 blitz between the Limerick hurlers and their counterparts from Midleton. By 11am, 52 Fé 8 players – 26 from each side - had gathered at Clonmult Memorial Park for what was to be a great party of hurling. Similar to previous days, and because of the numbers, both panels were broken into three teams. The Under 10’s The teams from Midleton played the teams from Newcastlewest, so each player had three games. The hurling from the word go was fast and furious. All 52 players gave it their all for the hour and ten minutes of hurling they had to play, in what could be described as challenging conditions. The players were brilliant ,but this time the spotlight should shine on the parents of the Midleton boys who served up a fabulous spread for everyone after the match, in the pavilion. Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved with both teams for a great day-out. Paudie O’Sullivan presented Ian Cahill with his award for his place on the Cork U14 Panel Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Youghal ladies football FR. O’NEILL’S camogie Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal SPORT 39 East Cork U15 Camogie League Final Fr. O’Neill’s 1-4 Sarsfields 1-1 CONGRATULATIONS to our U12 Girls Footballers who won the East Cork Championship Final, defeating Midleton in a fantastic game of football. Earlier in the season, the U-12s won the league making this win a great achievement, completing the double. After collecting the much prized cup the players, parents and supporters drove through the town in convoy with flags flying high and car horns blaring to celebrate their success. Afterwards they convened to Club Aras for refreshments, kindly donated by Harrington Bakery, Rotisserie Sam and parents. The Club would like to thank all who sponsored this fantastic after match party. Commiserations to our U14 Girls who lost the East Cork final against near neighbours, Inch. This was a great first year for this group, and we are confident that success won’t be too far away in the future. Many thanks to Michael Landers of Doyle’s Restarants and Michael Farrell of Farrell’s Summerfield Bar, for providing refreshments and minerals afterwards. Our U10 Girls play Mayfield in the East Cork League Final in Carrigtwohill on Saturday 29th next at 10.30am. All support welcome. Let’s go Youghal Girls. Lets go!!! U 14 Ladies East Cork Championship Final Aghada 0 -15 Fermoy 2-9 IN what surely must be one of the best games of the season in East Cork Ladies Football, Aghada U14 girls earned a much deserved draw with Fermoy in the East Cork final played in Rostellan. This was always going to be a close affair, as the sides know each other very well having met a number of times already this year, including in Feilé Playing with the aid of a strong wind in the first half Aghada were quick to get on the score board with a point from Amanda Bennett in the 2nd minute Fermoy’s first score was a cracking goal from Isabella Pyne after she made a long run up the left wing. This was followed by two points from Cork Star, Jessica Tonks, one from a free, to leave Fermoy well in control. Aghada slowly got back on level terms with points from Christine Moran and Hannah Looney. Further points were exchanged by the teams before Aghada pulled ahead with points from A Bennett, H Looney and S Phelan. Teresa O’Donoghue had a point for Fermoy, and Aghada tagged on two more points before half time to leave the score Aghada 0-10 Fermoy 1-4. The second half was nip and tuck with Aghada getting the opening score but Fermoy hit back with 4 unanswered points. Looney again gave Aghada the lead, but they were then dealt another body blow with a Fermoy goal from Aoife Ring This saw Fermoy go two clear with 6 minutes of normal playing time left. Looney and Tonks exchanged points and with full time almost up Aghada were still trailing by 2 points. Fermoy backs soaked up massive pressure from a very determined Aghada forward line. Once again it was up to Aghada and Cork star, Hannah Looney, to pull this one out of the fire with two great points under extreme pressure, well into injury time. Both teams can be very proud of their performances, even though the game had far too many frees in it. AGHADA: Z Cashman, C Wall, S Badwin, S O Driscoll, J Moynihan, C Tynan, M McGovern, H Rose, H Looney, A Bennett, S Phelan ,C Moran, N Fitzpatrick, C Coughlin and M Barnes FERMOY: A Brennan, E Condon, L O’Driscoll, S Lonergan, G Kelly, G Collins, K Buckley, N Sexton, J Tonks, M Bailey, A Scannell, A Walsh, A Ring, T O’Donaghue, I Pyne Referee: N Barrett (Carrigtwohill). FR. O’NEILL’S U15 team managed to bring a third title to the Club this year, following on from the County Final wins of the Intermediate and U14 teams, when they enjoyed a hard earned win over Sarsfields in the Final (12 a side) which was played in a wet and windy Killeagh on Saturday last October 22nd. strong wind, we continued to create chances at the other end, and were rewarded when Sadhbh O’Connor finished to the net to leave us 1-4 to 0-0 ahead midway through the second half. Sars did respond shortly afterwards with a goal and a point, to reduce the deficit to three points with about 5 minutes remaining. The weather conditions made it difficult for both teams, but we quickly got a grip at midfield with Rebecca Walsh and Cliondha O’Sullivan, in particular, winning a lot of possession. From then until the end, Sars never got the opportunity to add to their tally and when the final whistle went Fr. O’Neill’s had won their first East Cork U15 title. It took us a while to convert that possession into scores, and there were 10 minutes gone before Keelagh Cullinane opened our account with a well taken point from a long range free. Keelagh then added another point from a free shortly afterwards. Given the very wet conditions, particularly in the first half, it was always likely to be a low scoring game and when Keelagh added a further two points from play before half time, and with Sars failing to score in the first half, we turned around to face the wind in the second half with the scoreline reading: Fr. O’Neill’s 1-4; Sarfields 0-0. Sars got into the game very quickly in the second half, but couldn’t find a way past our defence with Eimear and Kate McCarthy, as well as goalkeeper, Aishling Bernard, playing leading roles. Despite playing against the Having won an U14 County title last year, it bodes well for the future that the team has continued on its winning ways at U15 level. CLOYNE GAA LOTTO NUMBERS drawn were 3,10, 13 and 28 Bonus 26. No winner. Match 3 and Bonus - no winner. Match 3s each receives €30: Rose Hickey, Meadow Farm; Shirley Cunningham, c/o Kathleen Flynn; Kevin O’Lomasney c/o J. O’Lomasney; Michael Naughton, Scullen and Annie Paul, Ballycotton. Next week’s jackpot will be €7,600. While one would have to have been impressed with the skill levels of the players, it was their never say die attitude that made this victory possible. Sharon Murphy, our captain, accepted the Shield on behalf of the team. Here’s hoping that they can go on to bigger and better things at U16 level next year. TEAM: Aishling Bernard, Eimear McCarthy, Sarah Lee, Kate McCarthy, Caoimhe Sexton, Rebecca Walsh, Cliondha O’Sullivan, Muireann Ahern, Ciara Murray, Sharon Murphy, Keelagh Cullinane, Sadhbh O’Connor, Subs: Rachel Dunne, Ciara O’Neill, Elaine Smiddy, Dara O’Sullivan, and Sinead Broderick. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 40 SPORT Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Midleton and Sarsfields qualify for Red FM Hurling League Final EAST CORK sides Midleton and Sarsfields will contest the 2011 Red FM Hurling League Final after both side had impressive wins in Fermoy on Friday night. Midleton were pushed to the wire to account for Newtown, while Sars had a somewhat easier passage against Ballymartle who have had a fine first season in senior ranks. Midleton 1-17 Newtownshandrum 3-8 Goalkeeper Tommy Wallace came to Midleton’s rescue to earn Midleton a place in the final, with a superb late save from Michael Bowles that pre- vented Newtown from drawing level and sending the game into extra time. Midleton deserved their victory as they were the better side overall with Sean Hennessy, Luke O’Farrell and Conor Lehane doing the damage in the opening half with Lehane scoring a great goal to help his side to a 1-10 to 0-5 interval lead. Newtown however do not give up easily and a brace of goals from rising star Jamie Coughlan and a third from Gerdi O’Mahony made Midleton sweat it out in a hectic finish that saw Wallis produce a great save and send Midleton into this years final. Midleton scored on 18 occasions in contrast to just 11 for Newtown and were it not for those three goals it would have been a far more comfortable win for the Magpies. MIDLETON: C Lehane 1-6, S Hennessy 0-5, S Moore and L O’Farrell 0-2 each, A Ryan and P O’Keeffe 0-1 each. NEWTOWNSHANDRUM: J Coughlan 2-1, B O’Connor 0-5, G O’Mahony 1-0, JP King and C Naughton 0-1 each. MIDLETON: T Wallis, P O’Mahony, D Ryan, K Burke, P O’Shea, J Nagle, F O’Mahony, S O’Farrell, P O’Keeffe, S Hennessy, A Ryan, C Lehane, L O’Farrell, S Moore and P Haughney. Subs used K Mulcahy and P Barry. NEWTOWNSHANDRUM: W Biggane, J O’Mahony, J Herlihy, E O’Connor, P J Copse, P Noonan, AT O’Brien, JP King, C Naughton, M Bowles, J Coughlan, J O’Connor, K O’Connor, B O’Connor and R Clifford. Subs used G O’Mahony, G Lane and S Young. REFEREE: Diarmuid Kirwan, Eire Óg. Sarsfields 3-16 Ballymartle 1-8 Sarsfields will provide the opposition for Midleton in the final after a comfortable win over a gallant Ballymartle side that have done very well in their first year at senior level. Sars even without a number of regulars were very alert and in a well contested opening half the East Cork side led by 1-7 to 0-5 at the interval with Pat Barry staking his claim with a 26th minute goal. Indeed Barry found the net again early in the second half after good work by Michael Cussen to set Sars on their way to the final. Further points from Cian Mc- Carthy, who also found the net moved Sars well clear and while Brian Corry did get a goal for Ballymartle it was no more than a consolation and Sars ran out the easiest of winners to set up a Final meeting with Midleton, this coming Friday night in Pairc Uí Rinn. Many, including myself would have predicted this final pairing for the senior championship, and both having lost out in the premier competition will look for compensation in the league final. It promises to be a thrilling contest and having met several times in East Cork U21 finals in recent years, Sars will perhaps have a slight advantage. On the other hand Midleton, who are in the DECLAN BARRON REPORTS county U21A hurling final will use this game as practice and will be anxious to keep their winning run going. SARSFIELDS: C McCarthy 1-5, P Barry 2-0, D Kearney 0-4, G O’Loughlin 0-3, Tog Murphy 0-2, C O’Sullivan and M Cussen 0-1 each. BALLYMARTLE: B Corry 1-1, D Dwyer 0-3, B Dwyer, R Dwyer, D McCarthy and K Fitzpatrick 0-1 each. SARSFIELDS: A Kennedy, C Smith, D Kenneally, C O’Sullivan, G O’KellyLynch, R Ryan, C Leahy, D Kearney, D Roche, W Kearney, C McCarthy, G O’Loughlin, P Barry, M Cussen and T OG Murphy. Sub used E O’Sullivan. BALLYMARTLE: D McCarthy, D Dwyer, M Tobin, D Edmonds, J Kelly, P Dwyer, S Corry, S O’Mahony, D McCarthy, B Dwyer, B Corry, R Dwyer, J Dwyer, D Dwyer and K Fitzpatrick. Subs used D McCarthy, J Coleman, E Allen, J Daly and TJ Murphy. REFEREE: Conor Lane, Banteer. Junior Hurling Final goes to a replay Mayfield 2-3 Charleville 0-9 .THE feature game in Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday was the County Junior A Hurling Final between Mayfield and Charleville. While the rain eased a little before the start it continued throughout the afternoon, making life very difficult for both sides. In the end a draw was probably the best outcome on a day that the floodlights had to be switched on before the end of the U21 final. Mayfield, who accounted for Dungourney in the semi final, made the better start with Denis Buckley getting a goal for them after five minutes. They had raised a second green flag before ten minutes with Terry Lotty crashing the ball home after good work by Nicky Kelly. With both sides giving their all in horrific conditions, it was Charleville that began to assume control for the remainder of the half with Mervyn Gammell converting two frees. Further points from Danny O’Flynn and Gammell saw Charleville trail by 0-5 to 2-1 at half time. Conditions, if anything, got worse, with the strong wind and driving rain on a pitch that began to cut up badly, and both sets of players produced tremendous displays in the circumstances. Scores were again at a premium, with Nicky Kelly getting a point for Mayfield while Gammell continued to keep Charleville in the hunt. Going into the closing stages it was the Avondhu champions that looked the likely winner. Mayfield won a late free and Ian Looney held his composure to send this tie to a replay next weekend. Referee, Cathal McAllister, contributed immensely to this contest allowing for the conditions and at the finish, a draw was probably a fair result. Both clubs will be hoping for a much better day next time out. Midleton reach Junior B decider in East Cork Midleton 3-10 Dungourney 0-12 Midleton continued their good form and were impressive winners over Dungourney to qualify for the East Cork Final on Saturday next, where they will face St. Catherine’s in Castlemartyr. The winners played very well, with the three goals proving to be the main difference as Dungourney showed tremendous courage and contributed in no small way to a fine match. Junior B Football: Aghada 1-17 Carrigtwohill 2-2 Just one game survived the weather with Aghada proving far too strong for Carrigtwohill, who were fielding what was really a third string selection in this game. The Youghal vs. Cloyne and St. Catherine’s vs. Glenville games are due to have taken place on Monday and Tuesday night so just the Midleton vs. Castlelyons game, that was postponed on Sunday, remains to be played as the East Cork board tries to conclude this championship Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal W.W.E.C. VALLEY Rangers AND INCH WIN IN MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP WEATHER PROVES A SPOIL SPORT ON SUNDAY TONY BOLGER CUP AND PLATE FINALS THIS WEEKEND OSCAR TRAYNOR TEAM PLAY IN WICKLOW THE wet weather hit us with a vengence on Sunday when we lost three games at home to Waterford League opposition, with pitches unplayable. Castlebridge gave Kilmacthomas a walk over when they were unable to field a team. On Saturday Valley Rangers won away in Kilmacow and now have a plum home draw when they entertain Carrick Utd. At Sexton Park, Inch played brilliantly to defeat Waterford Crusaders and have another home game, this time against Waterford Crystal. Cappoquin suffered a heavy defeat at home to Johnville, while Railway lost in Dungarvan. There were no games in the Premier, while in the 1st division, Lismore and Youghal won their games, with Lismore increasing their lead at the top of the table. This coming weekend we have the finals of both the Tony Bolger Cup and the Tony Bolger Plate, as well as the second group game in the Oscar Traynor Cup, when the League travel on Saturday to Wicklow Town to play the Wicklow League. What a performance from the Inch side at Sexton Park on Saturday afternoon, defeating Waterford League side, Crusaders. This was a comprehensive and deserving victory for the home team who took the game to the visitors from the kick off. Daniel Savage was in outstanding form for Inch as he scored twice early in the first half, with Richie Cunningham adding a third before the break. Inch 4 Crusaders 1 The second half saw the home team continue to press forward, but the visitors pulled a goal back. This only kicked Inch into another gear, and Savage scored again to complete his hat trick and allow Inch into the next round where, again, they will have home advantage for the visit of Waterford Crystal, one of the top teams in the Waterford Premier. This was a wonderful performance from the Inch team and on this display they will have no fears of any opposition in the next round. Inch will now have to carry this form into their league games to get away from the bottom of the league table. them in their league games for the rest of the season. Kilmacow 0 Valley Rangers 2 Railway made the short trip to Kilrush Park on Sunday morning and, while putting in a good performance, were beaten by the better team over the 90 minutes. Injury to two of their players and the unavailability of two more, meant Railway had to travel without four of their first team, but those replacing them played as well as could be expected. This was a top class performance from the Conna side as they swept away the challenge of the Waterford league side on Saturday at Kilmacow. Playing with the advantage of a very strong wind, Valley had to take the game to the home side and get scores on the board. After continuous pressure, Valley took the lead mid way through the opening half when Shane Kearney found the net, and this was the score at half time. The half time talk was to ensure Valley kept their concentration in the face of a wind that was turning more gale like. The management need not have worried, as within 40 seconds of the restart, Shane Kearney had the ball in the home net and Valley had the start they needed into the wind. Valley were then in a strong position with a two goal cushion, and were able to contend with any pressure the home team exerted on them. When the final whistle blew it was the Conna side that had their name in the next round, and a home game against Carrick Utd, and what a game is in prospect in Conna next month. Cappoquin 0 Johnville 6 Much was expected of this young Cappoquin team after their display the previous week to St Michael’s. While the Tipperary side won, the experience gained by the home team was expected to carry into the visit of Johnville. The Waterford side were relegated last season from the Premier, but their displays this season have them fighting to get back into the top flight at the first opportunity. The visitors attacked the home team from the start and it was obvious the physicality and speed of Johnville was too much for the Cappoquin team. The visitors were the better team throughout the 90 minutes and can have no complaints, with home manager, Ray Murphy, acknowledging the gap that exists at this level, and the better team on the night won. The experience Cappoquin have gained in the past two weeks should help Dungarvan 3 Railway Ath 0 Dungarvan were the better team and deserved their victory. Brideview 1 St. Paul’s 0 Game abandoned Brideview took the lead inside three minutes in terrible conditions, and after 25 minutes play the referee decided to call a halt to proceedings. With the weather and the conditions that prevailed on Sunday afternoon, it may have been wiser not to have commenced the game, as was the decision taken by two other referees of cup games that were to kick off at the same time as the Tallow game. As we were not present at Brideview Park ourselves, we accept the referee tried to get the game played. But with the conditions that were prevailing on Sunday afternoon throughout West Waterford, maybe it would have been a better call not to start a game that many felt could not be completed. The Clashmore venue was waterlogged and deemed unplayable by the referee on inspection. Clashmore vs. St. Paul’s Kilworth vs. Tramore FC The big game in the round had Waterford Premier leaders, Tramore, in Pound Lane on Sunday afternoon, but the conditions made the pitch too dangerous and the referee had no choice but to call off the game. This is the 2nd time in three years this scenario has occurred for Kilworth, who must now travel to Tramore as they did three years ago and, on that occasion, were unlucky SPORT 41 RESULTS MUNSTER JUNIOR CUP Kilmacow 0 Valley Rangers 2 Inch 4 Crusaders 1 Cappoquin 0 Johnville 6 Brideview 1 St Pauls 0 game abandoned Clashmore v St Saviours off Kilworth v Tramore FC off LISMORE HOUSE HOTEL 1st DIV Accrington 1 Kilworth B 1 Glen View 0 Ballybridge 2 Lismore 6 Inch B 2 Kinsalebeg 0 Youghal Utd 6 to lose. Lismore continued their winning ways with another workman-like performance, in terrible weather conditions, against an Inch side who had two good results in the past two weeks. However, Lismore showed their good team work from the start and led at the break by 3 goals to nil, with goals from Dan Shanahan, Eddie Pollard and Craig Tobin. In the 2nd half Lismore continued their quest for goals and could easily hit double figures, but had goals from Gavin Pratt, Maurice Shanahan and Liam Casey, while Clint Galvin had the two Inch goals. Lismore 6 Inch B 2 Both teams deserve great credit in playing as well as they did on a pitch that cut up very badly as the game progressed. This win sees Lismore increase their lead at the top of the table. Kinsalebeg 0 Youghal Utd 6 Youghal got back to winning ways, following their home defeat the previous week to Lismore, when they easily overcame the challenge of Kinsalebeg at Fitzgerald Park on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Paul Hennessy, Trevor Casey and Shane Spillane saw the visitors lead by three goals to nil at the break. In the 2nd half, Youghal scored three more times through David Shreuel, Shane Coakley and John Mason to give the seasiders a comprehensive victory and into third place in the league table. Glen View 0 Ballybridge 2 Another defeat for Glen View, while Ballybridge at last seem to be getting into the form we always felt they were capable of achieving. Glen View can have no excuses, as they had plenty of possession and created many chances, but could not convert them into scores. Ballybridge led at the break through a Richard O Sullivan goal which was scored mid way through the opening half. After the restart Glen View continued to create chances, and suffered by not converting any of them. James Furlong found the net for the visitors in the 85th minute, a goal that gave the visitors all three points, which moves them up to mid table, and a defeat that has Glen View bottom of the pile. Accrington 1 Kilworth B 1 Played at the Pike venue on Saturday afternoon, this local derby ended in a draw and a share of the points, which keeps Accrington in 4th place in the table, and Kilworth up into mid table. Kilworth led at the break with a Joe Cahill goal, and the home team levelled in the 2nd half when Paudie Shanahan scored for a share of the points. PREVIEWS We commence the weekend on Saturday with the Oscar Traynor Inter League team playing in Wicklow Town against the Wicklow League. On Sunday and Monday we have the Tony Bolger Cup and Plate Finals. We also have league games, so for all it is a busy Bank Holiday weekend. Wicklow League vs. WWEC League The WWEC Inter League Oscar Traynor team make the trip up the coast to Wicklow town on Saturday to play the Wicklow League in the 2nd group game in this season’s Oscar Traynor Cup. This will be Wicklow’s first game in the group, while the WWEC have already played and were defeated at Cappoquin by the Carlow League. To stand a chance of qualifying for the open round of the competition, the WWEC must win. Anything less and we are out of this year’s competition. The Carlow defeat a few weeks back was a disappointment, as the WWEC was playing well and it did appear the game was going to end in a draw. Twelve minutes from the end, Carlow struck for the only score of the day and the points. Last year Wicklow came to Cappoquin and at the end of a very entertaining game, the points were shared with a goal scored by each team. The WWEC took the lead early in the opening half, and looked to be on the way to all three points when Wicklow deservedly scored for a share of the points. As we go to press we have not got the panel of players, but this will be announced on Monday evening by manager, Joe O’Riordan. If the team that played a few weeks ago play as they did, then there is no reason why they cannot defeat the Wicklow side. The game on Saturday has a 2pm kick off. The players will meet at the Cappoquin club on Saturday at 9am prior to departing for Wicklow town. Brideview vs. Pinewood The Tony Bolger Cup Final, kindly sponsored by the Dungarvan Leader, will take place at the Kinsalebeg venue on Monday next with a 2.30pm kick off. Both teams met last season in the Bolger Plate Final in Tallow with Pinewood coming out on top by 2 goals to nil. They met a few weeks back in the league in Tallow when Pinewood defeated the home team by the odd goal of three in a very entertaining game. Pinewood had no game last week, while Brideview‘s Munster Junior Cup game was abandoned after 25 minutes due to the condition of the pitch. The lack of games may not help Brideview, but this is a cup final and we all know Brideview are always difficult to beat in a final, but Pinewood will have no fear of their opponents as the past encounters have proved. The Kinsalebeg venue will be the first time either team have played here, and may suit Brideview more than the Ballymac outfit. Fitzgerald Park is an ideal venue CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 42 SPORT CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE for a cup final and will give both teams an opportunity to play attacking football, and to use the two wings on this wide pitch. Not an easy final to predict who will be accepting the trophy, but on form it has to be Pinewood. But as we wrote, in a final Brideview are always difficult to defeat. We still stick with Pinewood. Ballybridge vs. Castlebridge The two defeated semi finalists in the Bolger Cup play each other on Sunday at Mogeely in the Bolger Plate Final, kindly sponsored by the Dungarvan Leader. Brideview A defeated Castlebridge, while Ballybridge lost to Pinewood. After an indifferent start to the season, Ballybridge have started to show the form that saw them win Section B of the 1st division. Many of us felt they would be challenging in the top half of the division from the kick off this season. However, they have won only two of their seven games, losing four. But in their last two games they have collected four points with a win away to Glen View last week, a game that Glen View dominated for much of the game, but Ballybridge took their chances and the points and they are now in mid table. Castlebridge are having a disastrous season so far in the premier, pointless after five games played and bottom of the league table. Last Sunday the club embarrassingly had to give Waterford league club, Kilmacthomas, a walk over in the Munster Junior Cup when they were unable to field a team. Much was expected of Castlebridge this season, after just avoiding relegation last season, but so far their position is again precarious as they have a third of the season played. Maybe a victory on Sunday will help kick start their season, but Ballybridge will have other ideas and will be delighted to have the opportunity to play Premier opposition. Current form dictates that Ballybridge will come out on top. Valley Rangers vs. Mogeely The only Premier League game on Sunday will see the high flying Valley Rangers take on Mogeely in Conna on Sunday morning. Their form in the league and in cup competitions at National and Provincial level sees them as the most consistent teams in the league, and they are living up to our prediction at the start of the season. Last week they travelled to Kilmacow in the MFA Cup and won, while the previous week they defeated Tipperary club, Sallypark, in the FAI Cup. Mogeely have two victories so far in the league and one defeat, while in the Bolger Cup when they met in August, Valley came out on top by 2 goals to nil, but neither team qualified from their group, as Ballybridge defeated both of them. But in the two months since then, Valley have definitely improved and are more consistent than Mogeely, and on that form alone we make Valley favourites to win and stay top of the table. Kilworth vs. Inch Monday afternoon will see both teams play at the Pound Lane venue in the Premier League and the result is important to both teams. This is a top versus bottom tie with Kilworth needing to win to stay in touch with the leaders Valley, while Inch are pointless at the bottom of the table after three league games. The League Champions are not having the same start as last season and are finding the burden of champion’s heavy, with all teams trying to defeat the champions, as always happens. Inch, to their credit, had a very good home win last weekend against Crusaders of Waterford in the Munster Junior Cup, while Kilworth’s game against Tramore was called off by the referee because of the ground conditions. The home team have lost just one game in their four played and are playing well and, on that form should be favourites to win. But Inch’s display last week would suggest that they have kick started their season and this is a tie that could see the points shared. Blackwater vs. Clashmore A local derby at the Ballinameela venue, and there should be a large crowd present to see two teams who have not started that well in the league. Blackwater have been under strength for most of their games, and have won only one of their four games, while Clashmore have won two out of five games. Clashmore had a marvellous win two weeks ago in Clonmel, defeating Oldbridge in the FAI Cup, and if they were to repeat that form on Monday then we believe they will take all three points. However, Blackwater can not afford to lose much more ground or they will be in relegation trouble, so a draw may be the result here. The home team travelled to Lismore last week and lost, while Kilworth drew with Accrington, in Fermoy. A few weeks back Inch defeated Accrington coming from a two goal half time deficit to win by Inch B vs. Kilworth B Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal one goal. There is little separating the two sides, but home advantage may see Inch getting all three points. Youghal Utd. vs. Accrington This will be Accrington’s first visit to Ardrath Park, and the visitors have slipped behind their hosts in the league table. Youghal had a good win last week in Kinsalebeg, while Accrington could only draw at home to Kilworth. Youghal must be favourites here to win and keep the pressure on the two teams above them in the league table. Railway Athletic vs. Brideview This game is on Monday morning and the visitors will want to collect all three points to stay in touch with leaders, Lismore, while a victory for Railway will see them into the top four of the table. The home team lost last week in Dungarvan in the MFA Cup, while Brideview had no game but won the previous week against Kinsalebeg and are now in 2nd place in the table. Brideview will probably start as favourites, but Railway can score goals as witnessed against Valley two weeks ago, but can also concede them. Brideview to win. Another local derby and a top versus bottom game. Lismore have won their six league games, while Glen View has yet to record a victory in their six games. The visitors are disappointed with their results to date, as they have been playing well, creating chances, but not converting them into scores as was shown in their defeat last week to Ballybridge. Lismore, on the other hand, have scored 37 goals in the league and on form will have to start as favourites. But this is a local derby and we all know what can happen in such games. If Glen View at last starts to find the net, then Lismore will have a tough game on their hands. Lismore to win. Lismore vs. Glen View FIXTURES 28/10: OSCAR TRAYNOR CUP Wicklow League vs. WWEC League, 2pm in Wicklow Town MUNSTER YOUTH CUP Valley Rangers vs. Tramore Rangers, 3pm, P. Griffin U19LEAGUE Cappoquin vs. Kilworth, 3pm, D. Fogarty 30/10: BOLGER PLATE FINAL (sponsor Dungarvan Leader) in Mogeely Ballybridge vs. Castlebridge, 2.30pm, E. Cusack, P. Griffin, K. Griffin MARI MINA PHARMACY PREMIER Valley Rangers vs. Mogeely, 11.30am, D. Coleman LISMORE HOUSE HOTEL 1st DIV Inch B vs. Kilworth B, 11.30am, D. O’Sullivan Youghal Utd vs. Accrington, 2.30pm, J. O’Riordan 31/10: TONY BOLGER CUP (Sponsor Dungarvan Leader) at Kinsalebeg Brideview vs. Pinewood, 2.30pm, D. Coleman, D. O’Sullivan, M. Curran MARI MINA PHARMACY PREMIER Kilworth vs. Inch, 2.30pm, M. Reddy Blackwater vs. Clashmore, 2.30pm J. O’Riordan LISMORE HOUSE HOTEL 1st DIV Railway Ath vs. Brideview B, 11.30am, S. Drislane Lismore vs. Glen View, 2.30pm, S. Forde The next Delegate Meeting of the WWEC Junior League will take place on Monday, November 7th at Lismore House Hotel, commencing at 8.30pm. Carrigt wohill Utd. Premier A’s ten goal triumph Carrigt wohill Utd. 10 Grattan 0 DELEGATE MEETING Through our notes we congratulate Killian O’Sullivan, Railway Ath, on his selection on the Munster Youth Inter provincial team that will be playing this coming weekend. Munster will play Connacht, Ulster and Leinster on Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning in the Roscommon League venues. Killian was selected after two trials in the past two weeks, and this is a great honour for himself, his family, his club Railway Ath and the WWEC League. When one considers there are only four teams competing this season in the WWEC U19 League, this makes Killian’s selection all the more worthy, and we wish Killian and the Munster team all the best over the weekend. CONGRATULATIONS This Saturday night the final league games in the Airtricity First Division will be played, and what games they are for Cork City, Waterford and Limerick. Limerick play Waterford at Jackman Park and a win for the Waterford side will see them finish at least 5th in the table, while a Limerick victory will see them challenge for a play off spot. Cork City go to Tolka Park knowing a draw will suffice for automatic promotion, but Cork will travel to win and go up to the premier as champions. Much, of course, will depend on how Shelbourne play mid week against Finn Harps. Monaghan are, of course, the big danger to the Cork side, but I’m sure all the City fans within the league will hope for a Cork Victory on Saturday night. AIRTRICITY LEAGUE Jordan O’Leary, Carrig. Utd. in action CARRIG were in superb form as they swept aside the challenge of Grattan with ease. In a team performance which had everything from hard work, passing and speed of play, Carrig took a massive 7 goal lead into half time, and didn’t take the foot off the pedal in the second half either where the final goal tally was 10. An overall superb team performance. Scorers: Óg, Steven O’Keeffe, Shane Kennedy, Jordan O’Leary (2), Peter O’Brien, Derek Healy, Mick Sullivan, Steve Davern & Kevin O’Sullivan Ballyseedy Man of the Match: Steven O’Keeffe. Corkbeg U13’s continue unbeaten run! U13 Div 4 - Corkbeg 3 Mallow Utd. 2 FIRSTLY, well done to two great teams who put on a thrilling spectacle on a rainswept day in Whitegate. This game had the large home crowd, who were all huddled in the covered stand, on the edge of their seats all through. Mallow were physically stronger than the Corkbeg, but this Beg squad is made up of mighty warriors who won’t lie down easily. In a very tight first half, Corkbeg got the lead goal just before half time courtesy of regular hitman, Alan Hogan. A brilliant save by his brother, Craig, kept the scoreline in the Corkbeg’s favour when he somehow kept out a pile driver from close range. Mallow came right back into the game in the second half, and had soon turned around the deficit with two well taken goals. This left the ‘Beg with a mountain to climb but, driven on in midfield by Conor Moloney, they soon got a deserved equaliser when impressive half time sub, Cal Badwin, finished superbly with a fine drive after Alan Hogan’s shot was parried by the Mallow keeper. With the scent of victory in their nostrils and the home crowd roaring them on, the ‘Beg upped the pace . With just over 10 minutes on the clock another superb bit of passing by the Corkbeg midfield released Barry Hoban and he drove home high into the Mallow net to put the ‘Beg ahead again. Toes, fingers and legs were all crossed as Corkbeg’s defence, led by Maguire and Murphy in the centre and the two O’Callaghan’s out wide, put up the shutters. Hogan went close again after a mazy dribble and in the end, Corkbeg were deserving winners of a thrilling game. This was a great team performance against a very good Mallow squad who will be there, or thereabouts, when the final placings in this league are decided. In the meantime the ‘Beg roll on and their next outing is away to Blarney on November 6th, kick-off 10.30am. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal WWEC SCHOOLBOY’S LEAGUE U14 League: Clashmore 4 Ardmore 1 THE Ramblers won this local derby with a fine display in Pablo Park on Saturday evening and, following the other results, are now the league leaders with 4 games played and looking good to challenge for the title. Ardmore played some nice football in patches, but it was Ramblers development squad players who did the damage, with Paddy Prendergast scoring a hat trick and Eoin Coughlan capping off a man of the match performance with a fine individual goal. Ardmore’s consolation was scored by Jack Sullivan in the last few minutes, but the difference between the two teams was the finishing, with Prendergast in fine form. Castlebridge 3 Ballybridge 1 Castlebridge with this, their third win in four outings move into joint second position and only a point behind leaders, Clashmore, as they sent Ballybridge to their first defeat of the season in Bridesbridge last Saturday afternoon. In poor conditions under foot and the rain beating down, goals from Rory Galvin and a brace from David Morrission were enough to win this game and claim the points. Aaron Walsh scored a consolation for the away side. Ballymac, after two defeats so far, have turned their season around and last weeks National Cup win has given them confidence in the league too, as they inflicted Lismore’s third straight defeat in the league. Goals from Tom Barron, Tholom Guiry, Jamie Grant and a brace from Shane O’Meara were enough to claim the points on offer, with Dave Smith replying for the away side. This win sees Ballymac move them into joint second in the table, a point behind Clashmore, but with a game more played. Ballymac 5 Lismore 1 Brideview won this contest without kicking a ball as Cappoquin failed, for the second week running, to field a team and gave their opponents a walkover. The same happened last week against Corinthian Boys of Cork in the National Cup. Brideview 3 Cappoquin 0 This is not the form of champions, and they will have to get their house in order to get back in the title race after handing three points to one of their rivals. We hope it won’t cost them come seasons end. U11 League: Castlebridge 5 Ballybridge 3 In tough underfoot conditions in Bridesbridge, the home side won the battle of the top two and keep their 100% record intact for another week with this victory, while Ballybridge slip to third following Brideview’s win over Cappoquin. A James Kearney hat trick did the damage for the home side with Ben Barry and Ciaran Crowley chipping in with further goals to keep them top. An own goal, and Sam Mc Sweeney’s sixth goal of the season to date, were the reply for the away side but they couldn’t stop Castlebridge going top of the table. Lismore travelled to Ballymac on Saturday morning looking to win their first game of the season and came up against a very young home team who are playing for experience this year, with most underage again next year. This are playing with a smile on their faces and enjoying the games, which is what it is all about. The away side showed no mercy and goals from Benjamin Quinn, with an incredible six on the day, two from Thomas Nugent and one each from Pearse O’Rourke, Adam Hornibrook and Oisin O’Gorman to win comfortably. Ballymac 0 Lismore 12 The home side won this game also, as did their U14 team with a walkover as Cappoquin failed to field a team, and awarded the game to Brideview via a walkover. Brideview 3 Cappoquin 0 U11 League (01/02) Clashmore P Ardmore P Castlebridge 5 Ballybridge 3 Brideview 3 Cappoquin 0 - walkover Ballymac 0 Lismore 12 Last weekend’s results: U14 League (98/99) Clashmore 4 Ardmore 1 Castlebridge 3 Ballybridge 1 Brideview 3 Cappoquin 0 - walkover Ballymac 5 Lismore 1 Upcoming fixtures 29/10: U11 League Brideview vs. Valley, 11am, K. Griffin U12 League Castlebridge vs. Clashmore, 11am, A. Higgins Cappoquin vs. Ballybridge, 11am, D. Guiry U16 League Ballymac vs. Ardmore 12.30pm, M. Curran Castlebridge vs. Clashmore 12.30pm, A. Higgins Cappoquin vs. Ballybridge 12.30pm, (TBC) Brideview vs. Kilworth 12.30pm, K. Griffin PREVIEWS U11 League: Brideview vs. Valley Brideview welcome their Conna rivals to Brideview Park on Saturday morning and can go top of the league table with a win as it’s the only Under 11 fixture this week. Valley have a draw and a loss to their name so far, and will be tough opponents. Brideview are undefeated, winning two and drawing one of their three games to date, and will fancy their chances to go top of the pile on home ground. With Valley having pulled out of all age groups except this one, this team will be the launch pad for future success and, if they win, it will move them back into contention. But with home advantage we think Brideview will win. U12 League: Castlebridge vs. Clashmore Third plays fifth in the league table and the away side even though they will be up against a fancied Bridesbridge outfit who have started the season with two defeats, surprisingly while progressing to the third round of the National Cup, where they will face Fermoy. Two of the top marksmen in the league at this age group, Clashmore’s Caelin Rooney and Castlebridge’s David Morrission, will go head to head and it should be a good contest. The home side, we think, will climb the table and be contenders come seasons end and we make them favourites with home advantage. But never write off a Ramblers team and they will hope to come away still undefeated after this game. Castlebridge to win. Second plays sixth and all signs say an away win, as this Ballybridge team are fancied to be contenders for league honours after winning the Len Rodgers Memorial in Pablo Park last season. Cappoquin have had a tough start and will need to be at their best to stay with the Ballybridge team. With Sam Mc Sweeney in fine goalscoring form for the away side we think they will come out on top. Ballybridge to win. Cappoquin vs. Ballybridge U16 League Ballymac vs. Ardmore Ballymac play host to the seasiders on Saturday morning and will look to stay undefeated and collect all three points in this fixture, as Ardmore are struggling in the bottom of the table. Ardmore will look to win and climb the table as they have some fine players and should be challenging at this age group, as it has been the main source of success for them over the last few seasons. The home side, with a win, could be top of the table if other results go their way but a win and staying in touch will be their main focus. Ballymac to win. Castlebridge vs. Clashmore Joint leaders go head to head in this game of the day in Bridesbridge on Saturday afternoon, and it should be a cracker with two teams that like to play football. The home side are current champions and will not want to be beaten by one of their rivals for the title after losing one game already. If the Ramblers win, it will be a massive boost as they have a game in hand over most of their rivals, and are undefeated so far. With both teams boosting some of the best talent in the league, this will be a great game. With so much at stake we think it will end in a draw. Ballybridge will be favourites to win this game as Cappoquin have had a tough start to the season, with two losses from two, while Ballybridge conceded their opening game and drew last time out with Ballymac. Both teams need to win, but we think the away side have more firepower and should claim the points. Ballybridge to win. Cappoquin vs. Ballybridge Both teams suffered their first defeats of the season to the joint leaders last time out, and will want to get back to winning ways and stay in touch with the teams above them. Brideview have a strong panel and should be there, or thereabout’s, come the time to hand over the silverware. Kilworth have made a great start to the season and, this being their only league team, will want to win something for their efforts. Brideview, with home advantage, we think are favourites. But Kilworth wont give up easily, as proved last time out, playing the whole game with 10 men and unlucky not to get something from the game. On that note we make our call and will go for a draw. Brideview vs. Kilworth The Republic of Ireland U15’s This International side are hold- Coaching Corner ing an International Training Camp in the AUL Complex, Dublin from Sunday, October 30th to November 1st. The training camp is open to all coaches who are working towards their licenses (Kick Start 1&2 done and looking to take the next step in the Coaching ladder with Youth Cert and UEFA B and then A Licence) to attend either for part, or all, of the camp. This would be a very good experience for coaches to observe what happens at Youth International level and to look at coaching sessions and games. If interested Contact League Fixture Secretary, Vinnie Coonan on 087-1261459 or League Secretary, Sean Mulcahy on 087-2748998 and we will inform you how to reserve a place. This training camp is FREE OF CHARGE for coaches to attend. This Coaching Course was postponed last weekend but will take place in Cappoquin this coming Saturday, October 29th from 9am to 4pm. Cost is €45 per person and please Contact Michael Looby FAI RDO on 087-0508623 for more details. FAI Kick Start 1 Ajax Football Club – Coaching Clinic The Football Coaches Association of Ireland (FCAI) along with the Cork Schoolboy’s League, brought the World Famous Ajax Football Club Academy to Cork last Thursday night in the Mardyke, UCC for a coaching clinic with Academy Consultant, Eddie Van Schaik. He shared, with over 150 coaches present on the night, top trade secrets from the Academy. 16 Coaches from our league clubs Kilworth Celtic, Ardmore AFC, Brideview Utd and Clashmore Ramblers were there and told us it was a very good night with a great insight into how the Number 1 ranked Academy in the world coach their kids. Coaches were told of how 800 Under 9 players, born in 2003, gathered for trials in the Academy at the start of the season for 10 places. That’s how popular the Club is in Holland and in Europe. Things the coaches were told was that they prefer to play 9 a side for Under 9 players, which is the format our league are running this year, and it is good to know that this is a good thing for the development of younger players. Also, they play on same size pitches as we do 70 x 50 metres with small goals. The one thing that coaches couldn’t believe was when Eddie said that all players in Ajax U9, right up to Adult, play with the same size 5 ball. This was a big talking point, and the reason was to get them used to the ball from an early age, but there was a difference in that the weight of the ball was different for younger players as if it was lighter they find that it is easier for the kids to get under the ball when striking it. SPORT 43 Part of the clinic saw him put the Cork Schoolboy League U12 Development squad through their paces with a session for about 45mins, watched by all the coaches, and it wasn’t anything really different to what most qualified coaches over here would do but it just had a bit of finesse about it. A very worthwhile experience overall, and one our league should look into doing in the near future for all our clubs to attend locally. Anyone interested in coaching can log on to their website for tips on how to coach schoolboys/girls, www.ajaxonlineacademy.com Trials for WWEC Development Squads Trials for the Development squads will take place next weekend, over Bank Holiday Monday, in various locations across our league. All clubs will be contacted to send in players for assessment by the Coaches, of the various age groups. Squads to be run this season at the League Centre in Cappoquin are U12 born 2000/2001, U13 born 1999, U14 Kennedy Cup born 1998 & U15/16 born 1997/1998. Four Squads in total, with a different set of Coaches for each age group: U12 SQUAD: For Players born 2000/2001 these trials will take place in Fr. O’Neill’s Community Pitch, home of Ballybridge Utd., on Bank Holiday Monday, 31/10 at 3pm under Coaches John McSweeney 087-7779477 and Damien Carroll 086-3264022 U13 SQUAD For Players born in 1999, trials will take place in Cappoquin on 31/10 at 5pm, under Coaches Mark Barry, Nathan Burke, Kieran Flynn and Sham Royane 087-2626508. U14 KENNEDY CUP SQUAD For players Born in 1998 trials will take place in Pablo Park, Clashmore on 31/10 from 11am to 1pm under Coaches Vinnie Coonan 087-1261459, John Paul Carey 085-1307967 and TJ Kenneally 086-0783961. U15/U16 SQUAD For Players born in 1996/1997 trials will take place over the mid-term break and clubs will be informed in due course. New results phone number: This is the new number - 087126145. As well as the results, please send in goalscorers as this will help us compile our weekly notes. Follow us on Facebook under WWEC Schoolboy League or at www.wwecsl.leaguerepublic.co m If you want to put something in the notes or make us aware of anything contact 087-1261459 or email [email protected]. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 44 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Youghal United Chairman steps down and Interim Chairman appointed THE club would like to take this opportunity to thank outgoing Chairman, Finbarr Walsh for his dedication and commitment over the past 13 years in his involvement, in many a position, on the committee and his second spell as club chairman. Finbarr has dedicated himself to the cause, working extremely hard in the development and progression of the club moving forward. Due to work commitments and Finbarr being heavily involved in the underage setup, he found it very difficult to marry all these tasks. However, Finbarr will still be involved with the underage programme and managing the under 17 team. We, at Youghal United, wish Finbarr all the best for the future. Damien O’Brien has been appointed interim Chairman until the end of the season. Damien’s history with Youghal United speaks for itself as, for the past 17 years or so, he has been heavily involved in many areas of the club. Serving as club secretary, treasurer, committee member he had a pivotal role in getting the all weather pitch, and flood lighting the top pitch. Damien also carries out general maintenance of the grounds, and is the one responsible for having the pitches in superb condition come match day. Sometimes getting flack for calling off games, it is he who knows only too well the work and time involved in repairing pitches. I spoke to Damien during the week and he is optimistic and excited about the challenge ahead. His vision for the club is to keep it moving forward, having the best of facilities for the clubs over 300 members with 13 competitive teams and 5 non-competitive teams in total. The club caters for underage girls teams and a ladies team too, which is very important. Clubs these days have to be run like a business and without income the club would go out of business. We are not alone in struggling in this area and we will be asking members to help out in future fund raisers. Let’s work together for the betterment of Youghal United. Intermediate Cup 2nd Round Youghal United 0 Fermoy 0 Youghal win 5-3 on penalties when both teams could not be separated AET This could be the beginning of another great cup run as Youghal United put high flying Munster Senior league 1 side, Fermoy, out of the Intermediate cup at a windy and cold Ardrath Park. This was a typical cup tie with both sides battling well in attack and defence, and had a bit of rivalry as both sides are very familiar with each other after many a battle down through the years. The first half was a cagey affair as it seemed like each side took a period of dominance, having the majority of possession in each phase. First real chance fell to the home side when a high ball into the box was headed out by Teddy Cun- ningham to the waiting Tommy Butler whose volley was superbly saved low to the keepers right hand side. It was always going to be something special to beat ex Cork City keeper, Michael Divine, with his wealth of experience. Fermoy, at the other end, were fortunate not to have been blown for offside when they put a great ball into the box but, to the credit of the defence, they played the whistle and cleared the danger. Anthony Kelly gave an exhibition on defending making some important last ditch tackles, while in attack Robert Cronin, Leon Geary, Bobby Donoghue and Leigh Desmond were a constant threat to the Fermoy backline. Half Time 00. Most of the second half belonged to Youghal as the ever tricky Tommy Butler and Paul Kelly showed their skills, nut megging and rounding defenders for fun. On one occasion Tommy released a great left foot shot which was only millimetres wide. Paul Kelly was tormenting the Fermoy side with his energy and movements going forward. Youghal can count themselves lucky on 70 mins as the ball seemed to hit Leigh Desmond’s hand and everyone stopped, including Leigh. No whistle from the referee, even under the roar from the away team. Youghal introduced fresh legs in the form of Patrick Durkin and Shane Ryan for Teddy Cunningham and Leon Geary respectively, for the remaining ten minutes. Full Time 0-0. The game had to finish on the night, so ten minutes in each extra time half had to be played, and penalties if required. Both teams were not giving much away in extra time and tiredness set in. Patrick Durkin struck the wall with a free kick and Robert Cronin shot across the goal as a result. David Kearns punched away under pressure an in swinging high ball. Overall the lads played some fine passing football and after 110 mins of play we were headed for penalties. Youghal scored all five spotters P. Durkin, T. Butler, A. Kelly, D. O’Keeffe, L. Desmond against a reputable ex league of Ireland keeper, and our own David Kearns saved Fermoys 4th penalty. Leigh Desmond made the lonely walk from the centre circle to the penalty spot and fired Youghal into the 3rd round of the Intermediate cup. Munster Senior League Youghal United 4 Crofton Celtic 1 Another great league win for the boys with an impressive 4-1 home win against Crofton, who are currently 5 points behind Youghal United in the league table. Tommy Butler and David O Keeffe’s penalty kept the home side ahead at the break 2-1. Man of the match, Robert Cronin, scored Youghal’s third while Leigh Desmond rounded off a good home win. It must be said that Sean Kenneally had a fine game in his unfamiliar role at centre half. Well done lads!! Cork U19 league Youghal Utd 4 Carrigaline 3 Youghal United’s Interim Chairman, Damien O’Brien West Waterford/ East Cork Division 1 Youghal hosted top of the table side, Lismore, on Saturday afternoon. Youghal started brightly and found themselves a goal up after only 13 mins. Great work between Stephen Barry and Diarmuid Shuel put Mark O’Connor through, and he coolly lobbed the keeper for his sixth goal in 3 games. On 20 minutes Lismore drew level when a mix up in defence left the goal wide open soon after Lismore took the lead. The away team were well on top after this, and it could have been worse for Youghal but for two great saves from Andrew Duggan who kept the score 2 1 at half time. In the second half Lismore got their third and it all seemed lost, but Diarmuid Shuel hit a low drive into a crowded area and the ball found its way to the net. The home side drove forward and were awarded a penalty. When Mark O’Connor was brought down, up stepped Stephen Barry, but the keeper saved his effort. Lismore got going after this and scored two more as time ran out for Youghal. Youghal United 2 Lismore AFC 5 Kinesalebeg 0 Youghal United 6 Youghal bounced back after defeat at home to Lismore last week, hitting Kinsalebeg for 6. With only 8 minuts on the clock Youghal were awarded a free kick, and the quick thinking Mark O’Connor took it fast to put Paul Hennessy through, and he blasted the ball past the keeper. On 27 mins good football between Barry and Shuel, set Shuel free and his low cross was met by Trevor Carey who netted his second goal of the season. 9 minutes left to half time Stephen Barry’s corner was met by the head of Shane Spillane, giving the keeper no chance. in the second half Brett Moloney, making his debut, played the perfect pass through to Diarmuid Shuel and he slotted it in. Youghal were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box on 70 minutes and Sammy Coakley cracked it to the top corner. John Mason, who replaced Trevor Carey, got the last when he met Barry’s cross to drive the ball home. Great win for Youghal who must now think about next week’s home game to Accrington Celtic. Kick off 2.30pm on Sunday, October 30th. This must be the longest home fixture of all time. Originally the fixture was in the paper to be a home tie for Youghal, but our secretary received a call from the fixtures secretary in Cork saying the fixture was reversed. No problem with this, but he never informed the referee and the Carrigaline team, so we were left in the situation whereby Youghal were in Carrigaline and the referee & Carrigaline were in Youghal. Youghal rushed back from Cork, and luckily the fixture was played and we got a very good win under the circumstances. Well done to all for the effort... With a Jekyll & Hyde performance, Youghal had a thrilling 4- 3 win over Carrigaline. For a change Youghal started brightly & created a couple of half chances. After 15 mins, Calum Gallogley drove the ball into the bottom right corner from a through ball from Aaron O’ Connor 1 – 0 . Then the wheels came off, passes went astray, tackles were missed, and defenders stood off their men. Carrigaline’s centre forward gave the defence a torrid time. On 3 occasions he drifted in behind the defence to score twice & set up one to make the score line 1 - 3. The home side were stunned and did well to get to half time with no further damage done. Youghal had to do something, and the managers made 2 substitutions & 1 positional change that had an immediate effect. After 2 minutes Ross Desmond broke into the box to score 2-3. Next, after some sharp inter- passing, Calum Phelan scored which made it 3-3. Youghal were now well on top when Bobby Donoughue broke down the right, beat two defenders before crossing for Jerome Glavin to score. ( I’m sure he tried to miss) but in fairness it put the home side ahead 43. All this action with 15 minutes still remaining and they should have added to the score line to make life a little more comfortable. They didn’t, and the last 15 minutes was nerve wracking. Carrigaline piled on the pressure forcing Youghal deep into their own half. David Cashman was like a rock in goal, marshalling and having a calming influence on the defence. Jerome & Bobby got injured leaving Youghal short up front. The final whistle went, to everyone’s relief. In football terms, not their best display, but the great character they showed will stand them good. Best for Youghal: David Cashman couldn’t be faulted for any of the goals and was cool, calm and assured when it mattered most. Darren McCarthy made a huge differance when coming on, and the 2 Calums ran themselves into the ground for the team. PS. There are plenty of talented players out there - if you would like to play good attractive football and have a good craic why not come up training Mondays & Wednesdays at 7pm! Youghal Utd 3 Ringmahon Rangers 2 U16s Cork Schoolgirls League YOUGHAL UTD finally began their season after two cancellations at a rain-soaked and wind-swept Ardrath Park last Saturday. Youghal dominated a match that was spoiled by the weather. From the first whistle the home side kept the visitors in their own half and the Youghal keeper didn’t have a single save to make. With a strong wind behind them, Youghal bombarded the Ringmahon goal and the first opportunity fell to Holly Twomey at the edge of the area. Her powerful strike cannoned off the underneath of the bar and bounced to safety off the line. Within five minutes Youghal were then awarded a penalty following a handball. Holly Twomey slotted the ball to the right but it struck the post. After great work from Emily Roche, Claire Keniry and Rachel Geary the ball fell to Zoe Lane whose excellent shot struck the post. Youghal continued to pile on the pressure with Rebecca Kearns coming achingly close to the opener when her half volley skimmed wide. Ringmahom’s resolute defending finally subsided when Holly Twomey collected the ball inside the area. Her strike left the keeper with little chance. Youghal failed to add a second, though a great run from Amy Ben-Aim down the left flank almost doubled the advantage, her deflected shot squirming across the goalmouth with no one to stab it home. After the break, Ringmahon now had the wind at their backs and Youghal’s defence soon became overworked in comparison to an easy first half. What took Youghal 25 minutes to do, Ringmahon achieved in 5. When the home defence failed to clear from a corner, Emily Jordan levelled the score. At 1-1, Youghal could have buckled under the pressure and disappointment of conceding. However, they kept the ball down and played their way back into the game. Amy Ben-Aim was a constant threat on the left and her link up play with Niamh Roche showed plenty of promise. Despite Ringmahon pressure, Youghal always looked likely to score on the break. When they won a corner Rachel Geary was the first to react when the ball rebounded along the dead-ball line. Her short pass into the area found Amy Ben-Aim whose shot was too strong for the keeper who couldn’t prevent it crossing the line. Youghal had further chances through Zoe Lane , Rebecca Kearns and Aoife O’Sullivan with Holly Twomey’s solid strike being well held by the keeper. Ringmahon’s outstanding player on the day, Jennifer O’Gorman had spent most of the first half repelling Youghal attacks, but was further advanced in the second. The number 9 punished slack defending when, having avoided three challenges, she slotted cooly home to level the score at 2-2. With time running out it looked like Youghal would rue a wasteful first half and a game they had dominated. However, the goal seemed to galvanise Youghal and when a poor clearance fell to Holly Twomey, the striker rounded two defenders and fired home the winner. In the remaining minutes Ringmahon pushed but didn’t threaten while Youghal refused to surrender a third lead with the back four outstanding. Youghal were relieved to hear the final whistle and to get 3 points in a game that should have been over at half-time. A great start for the girls who showed there is much to look forward to this season. SQUAD. Anne-Marie Geary, Emily Roche, Niamh Roche, Sarah Roche, Katie Manning, Amy Ben-Aim, Rachel Geary, Zoe Lane, Claire Keniry, Rebecca Kearns, Holly Twomey, Aoife O’Sullivan, Trish Roddy. U15: Rathcoole 4 Youghal United 0 This game was played in what can only be described as horrendous conditions. It was always going to suit the physically stronger and fitter team which, in this case, was Rathcoole. Youghal travelled to this fixture with a very depleted squad, due to illness and injury, and it was made worse when top defender, Andi Nelrexhepi, limped off after 20 minutes. The game was very evenly matched for the first 20 with both sides finding the conditions tough. Rathcoole then scored two goals in a minute, which gave them the momentum to go on and score again before the break. The second half was one with which the Youghal coaches will be very happy as, rather than drop the heads, the lads brought the game to Rathcoole. Wave after wave of Youghal attack put the opposition on the back foot for most of the half. With so many of the Youghal lads pushing forward Rathcoole managed to break and score no 4. The scoreline was not in any way a reflection of the game, and the lads can be very proud of this performance. From the coaches point of view it was great to see the team at all times trying to get the ball down and play. Special mention goes to James Skelly and Adam Quirke in their first appearance. A central defensive unit these two were outstanding. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Midleton Football Club Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Main Sponsor: Wallis’ Bar U15: Avondale 0 Midleton 1 IT was a battle of the top two teams in the league and we managed to come away with a narrow 1-0 victory. We welcomed back number 1 keeper, Joe Wyer, from injury and on a very wet and windy day flowing football was hard to come by as both teams found the going hard. We played with the wind and the slope and could have scored within 15 seconds, as Cormac Beausang put in a fine cross from which Jack Enright was inches away from connecting. This was to be the only real chance of the 1st half as both defences cancelled out any attacks. Ryan Denny and Russ Cummins were in fine form with a number of crunching tackles and headers, but this was matched by the Avondale centre halfs who were doing the exact same to us. James Leahy was covering every blade of grass, but we could not breach the Avondale defence and as the rain continued to fall the ref blew for half time with the game scoreless. Second half saw Avondale with the advantage of the wind and the slope and they torn into us for the first ten minutes, winning a succession of corners, but with the defence standing firm and Joe Wyer’s handling superb, we rode the storm. John Looney came on for his debut, and his measured passing and work-rate settled the team. Kyle McCarthy was now coming into the game and, aided by James and Cormac, we began to get a foothold on the game again. On 60mins a good move ended with Conor Fitzgerald hitting a good chance straight at the keeper. We were still defending very well and counter attacking on the break, and on 75 minutes our chance came. A long ball was controlled by Russ who hit a great ball to Cormac, who played it into Kyle and in one movement he laid it into the path of John who took one touch and finished well, to give us the lead and be our tenth different scorer of the season already. Avondale poured forward for the last few minutes but once again we stood firm to secure a very important victory and inflict Avondale’s first defeat of the season. A good win, slightly harsh on Avondale as a draw would probably have been a fair result but we will take it. This was not a day for flowing football, but a day for commitment and hard work as shown by the two centre backs, Ryan and Russ. James and Cormac also worked very hard, but just shading MOM this week would be Russ Cummins. Goal Scorer: John Looney U12: Ballincollig 2 Midleton 2 Midleton took on Ballincollig in Knockgriffin in horrendous conditions. Midleton started the game very strongly with Dale Holland, Tommy O’Connell and Owen O’Neill linking up well down the right. From the restart, Midleton again were on top and went in search of a second. On 26 minutes, Midleton were awarded a free kick 25 yards out from the Ballincollig goal. Cian Murray unleashed a powerful ball towards goal, which skidded off the Ballincollig defenders head and into the back of the net. Midleton 2 Ballincollig 0 at half-time. Ballincollig started the second half the far stronger team and were determined to get themselves back into the game. Midleton defended well and with Ballincollig finding no way through the Midleton defence, they changed tactics. Ballincollig started to shoot from distance and on 15 minutes, from a long range effort, Ballincollig got their goal. It came from a high ball in from the left that the Midleton keeper could do nothing about. Midleton 2 Ballincollig 1. As the rain poured down Ballincollig got their second on 24 minutes. Ballincollig winger broke down the right, cut inside, and slotted the ball into the corner. Midleton 2 Ballincollig 2. Midleton responded well and could have won it, with Dale Holland and Charlie Whalley both going close. U13A: Midleton 1 Leeds 2 Midleton knew this was going to be a difficult match when the kickoff was delayed because some of the Leeds players had not finished shaving! Midleton are a small team and some of the opposition were taller than their coaches. Despite this the team gave it’s all. They played uphill and against a strong wind in the first half, and fell behind to a dubious hand ball against Leon Cahill. Leeds then hit a fine shot to go 2 - 0 up. Midleton kept their heads up and at times played some good football, and slowly got a foothold in the game. Man of the match, David O’Sullivan, was playing well in defence and attack, and hit a number of dangerous balls in. In the second half, Midleton exerted more pressure and were unlucky not to score on one or two occasions. Alex Marij never gave up and just missed from a narrow angle. Luke Smith moved from midfield to attack with immediate results and was fouled in the box. It was one of the first decisions the referee gave Midleton, in what was a very physical game. Alex Marij dispatched the spot kick but it was too little too late. This was a good performance against a much more ‘mature’ team and all the players should be proud of their day’s work. U13 Division 5: Douglas Hall A 1 Cobh Ramblers 2 Daly Industrial Supplies Youths Premier League: Springfield Ramblers 0 Ballincollig 2 The home side started off very well and should have been two up in the first 10 mins, when some great work by Gavin Lynch on the wing resulted in Glen Kavanagh hitting the crossbar and then narrowly shooting wide. Ballincollig took advantage of a mistake in the defence and shot past the advancing Eoin Downing. The Cobh side missed a lot of chances and were left wondering, at the end, how they lost the match. They had a great chance to equalise from the spot after Lynch was upended. Adam Rasmussen stepped up and the Ballincollig keeper made a great save. Shortly afterwards Ballincollig scored a second, after another poor clearance from the home defence, to the disbelief of the Cobh side. U12 Division 1: Springfield Ramblers 6 Mayfield United 1 This was a great win for the Springfield Ramblers lads, their first win of the season. It was a fantastic team performance and well done to all involved. 45 www.midletonfc.com Football Academy Notice Midleton always looked the more likely to open the scoring, and on 21 minutes Dale Holland made a great run down the right, cut inside along the end line and shot a low powerful ball across the goal line. Ballincollig’s defender tried to clear but turned it in. Midleton 1 Ballincollig 0. Springfield Ramblers THE Springfield Ramblers lads enjoyed their first win of the season in atrocious conditions in Douglas. Odhran Kidney power scored in the first half with a fine shot from inside the box. Dean Moran popped up with the winner with ten minutes to go. Special mention must go to Dominic Roche and Johnny Gardiner, who were excellent in defence. SPORT Please note that there is no Football Academy this Bank Holiday weekend, but it will resume on Sunday, November 6th. 21st celebrations Midleton FC lotto for Message to our lotto sellers Our lotto is 21 years old this year and we would like to thank you for your support over the years. The lotto is the main fundraiser for our club, and your efforts help us to continue to develop the facilities at Knockgriffin Park. To continue to keep the lotto attractive we need to make changes from time to time. In the past we have had bonus numbers and bonus jackpots, but we now believe that the way forward is to have one big jackpot. We are transferring the price fund from the bonus to the main jackpot so this means in future we will have one much larger jackpot, starting this week at €8,750. Again thanks for your support in the past and we hope that you will continue to support us in the future. Weekly Magpie Lotto Results for Thursday, October 20th for a jackpot of €7,500. The numbers drawn were 8, 13, 16 and 19. There was no winner. Bonus draw of €1,000. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 13 and 14. There was no winner. Lucky dip winners were; Mairéad Beausang (Cormac), K. O’Donovan (M. Kirby), Seán and Dan (Canty’s Bar), Phylis Desmond (Pa), Nora O’Driscoll (Ann Kearns), Kieran Keohane (Ger), Rosse and Mossie (Pa), Helen Barry (Pa), Maura Milton (C. Desmond), Mary De La Cour (Pa). The next lotto draw will take place at the Club House, Knockgriffin Park, on Thursday, October 27th for a jackpot of €8,750. The goals were scored by Con Lynch, Conor Walsh, Sam Noonan, Olan Farrell and a brace by Luke Quinn. U16 Premier League: Mayfield United 0 Springfield Ramblers 0 Best for Springfield Ramblers were Steve Horgan, Steve Lee & Cathal O’Hanlon. Other results: U15 Premier League: Leeds 3 Springfield Ramblers 2 U13 Division 2: Springfield Ramblers 4 Riverstown 1 U11 Group 2: Leeds 3 Springfield Ramblers A 0 U14 Premier League: Springfield Ramblers vs. Corinthian Boys - match postponed U11 Group 1: Springfield Ramblers vs. Kilreen Celtic - match postponed Daly Industrial Supplies U17 Premier League : St. Mary’s vs. Springfield Ramblers - match postponed www.springfieldramblers.ie [email protected] Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 46 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal 47 CLASSIFIEDS Burke - 2nd Anniversary In loving memory of Maureen (Maur) Burke, late of 10 Youghal Road, Midleton, who died on October 28th, 2009. This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, We shall never forget. For those we love don’t go away, Maur walks beside us every day. Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed and so very dear. Always in our thoughts, Maur, Forever in our hearts. Love you loads, miss you more, Jerry, Lisa, Pat, Gerard, Don and families. Savage 13th Anniversary Mulcahy 13th Anniversary In loving memory of my wife Marcie Mulcahy, late of 20 Tim Daly’s Terrace, Midleton. Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Never forgotten by your husband Donal, sons Don, Chris and family. Deady 6th Anniversary Acknowledgement and First Anniversary THOMAS DEADY Late of Rostellan, Midleton Who died on November 2nd, 2010 THE family of the late Thomas Deady wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our bereavement. Thanks to those who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and burial. To those who sent Mass cards, enrolments, letters of sympathy and floral tributes. In loving memory of my dear Mam Sadie, of Park, Youghal, whose anniversary is on October 30th. A loving Mother and Nanny too, This is the legacy we have from you, You taught us love and how to cope, When things went wrong you gave us hope. Your life was full of loving deeds, Forever thoughtful of our needs, Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, We will always love and pray for you. There was kindness and compassion, To be found in her embrace, And now the light of heaven is shining, On my Mother's face. ST. ANTHONY PROTECT HER. Anniversary Mass in Inch Church this Sunday, October 30th at 9.30am. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Love and miss you, your loving daughter and son in law, Breda and Ted and grandchildren Rob, Andrew, Karen and Aidan. MAMMY, Sweet are the memories lovingly kept, Of a Mam too special to ever forget. Lord place a kiss upon her cheek, And tell her it's from us. Love from her son and daughter, Patrick and Teresa xx. IN a quiet modification of a traditional format, the Vatican has dropped most of the individual private meetings between Pope Benedict XVI and bishops making their 'ad limina' visits to Rome. A special thank you to Fr. Denis Kelleher, Dr. Diarmuid Mulcahy, and staff, doctors and nurses of CUH; the district nurses and the doctors, nurses and staff of Marymount Hospice. We will be forever in your debt. Thank you also to Anthony and all the staff at Hyde’s Undertakers for the professionalism and kindness shown to us at this very sad time. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. From all the Deady family. Anniversary Mass for Thomas and Patricia Deady will be held on Saturday, October 29th, at 7.30pm in St. Erasmus Church, Aghada. TIM BOYLE A Tribute from Springfield Ramblers Schoolboys Football Club IT'S a sad day for football, and football people in Cobh to hear of the death of Tim Boyle. He had such honesty and enthusiasm for the game and anyone who spent any time in his company was enriched. The great thing about Tim was he made everyone feel they knew him well. He always had In loving memory of Mom, Patricia Deady, time to speak to you and share his passion for the late of Rostellan, Midleton, who passed away on October 28th 2005. game. His involvement started when he joined Of all the gifts in life, Springfield Schoolboys club in its early stages, To have you in our lives, and helped put the foundations and standards in Was the greatest gift of all. In loving memory of Tom place which have seen schoolboy football flourish Sadly missed and always remembered by Power, late of Church Street, in Cobh over the last 50 years. During this time, Peter, Bridie and family. Cloyne, whose anniversary Tim gave his time as a coach and committee occurs on Saturday, October member and no one was prouder than him to see 29th. the club develop into such a successful soccer nursery, producing players with the ability and This day is remembered skill to play at the highest level for their country and quietly kept, and in the English Premier League. Speaking to In loving memory of Tom Power, late of No words are needed, him at the recent dedication of John Murphy MeChurch Street, Cloyne, whose anniversary we shall never forget, morial Park, Tim told me of his pride that schooloccurs on Saturday, October 29th. For those we love boys football continued to thrive in Cobh with the don’t go away, establishment of Springfield Ramblers, the under This day is remembered and quietly kept, They walk beside us 16 team winning the National Cup and the develNo words are needed, every day. opment of the Astroturf pitch at Carrignafoy. We shall never forget. Unseen and unheard, In the history of Springfield Football Club, Billy For those we love don’t go away, but always near, George (Cork Examiner) wrote the following: They walk beside us every day, So loved, so missed 'Springfield as a club has been blessed with the Unseen and unheard, but always near, and so very dear. quality of officials and administrators it has atSo loved, so missed and so very dear. tracted. There is a spirit in Cobh, and obviously in Sadly missed by your wife Springfield, that is not unique, but is rarely found.' Sadly missed by your wife Josie and famJosie and family X. John Coughlan ily X. Power - 7th Anniversary 'Ad limina' change means not all bishops meet privately with Pope The unannounced change was instituted earlier this year, apparently in an effort to reduce the scheduling burden on the 84-year-old pope and to help cut through the backlog of 'ad limina' visits, which are supposed to be made every five years by heads of dioceses. In place of one-on-one meetings, the pope now usually holds more freewheeling sessions with groups of 7-10 bishops at a time, lasting about an hour. That is expected to be the format for U.S. bishops when they begin their 'ad limina' visits in early November. Several bishops who have recently come through Rome on 'ad limina' visits had good things to say about the new practice. 'The Holy Father welcomed us, he sat down and made us comfortable, at home and he chatted with us. He said, "Now tell me," and he listened very attentively and made a comment here or there. At the end, he summed up beautifully what was said,' said Archbishop Felix Machado of Vasai, India, who met the pope with a group of eight others in early September. 'It was very spontaneous, a heart-to-heart talk. And that's what it should be. It was a real sharing between him and us,' the archbishop added. NOVENA The Miraculous Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. (K.R). IN MEMORIAM * IN MEMORIAM * IN MEMORIAM COSGRAVE, (née Walsh): Kathleen, of Castlemartyr, on Friday, October 21st. RIP. Requiem Mass on Monday last in St. Colman’s Church, Ballintotis, followed by burial afterwards in the Holy Rosary Cemetery, Midleton. SAWANI: Kiran, of India and Rushbrooke Links, Cobh, on Thursday, October 20th. RIP. Requiem Mass on Monday last in St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh, followed by burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery. HASSAN, (née Liston): Diana, of Cairo, Egypt and late of Glounthaune, on Monday, October 17th. RIP. Funeral has taken place in Cairo. HAYES, (née Murphy): Anastasia, of Carrigtwohill, on Tuesday, October 18th. RIP. Requiem Mass on Friday last in St. Mary’s Church, Carrigtwohill, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. KINGSTON: Kathleen (Kal), of Skibbereen and Castlemartyr, on Wednesday, October 19th. RIP. Funeral Service in St. Mary’s Collegiate, Church, Youghal, on Saturday last, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. O'DONOGHUE: Jean Elizabeth, of London, Glasheen and Cobh, on Wednesday, October 19th. RIP. Service in Christ Church, Rushbrook, on Friday last, followed by burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery, Cobh. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal O'Flynn - O'Flynn - O'Flynn - O'Flynn - O'Flynn - In loving memory of Ricky. Your memory to us is a keepsake, With which we will never part, Though God holds you in his arms, We hold you in our hearts. In loving memory of Ricky O'Flynn. The midnight stars are shining, On a grave not far away, Where we laid our precious Ricky, Five years ago today. Your resting place we visit, Flowers we place with care, But no one knows the pain we feel, As we turn and leave you there. Sadly missed, never forgotten - Bernie, John, Edward and Susanne. xxxx. anniversaries * anniversaries * anniversaries 5th Anniversary Treasured memories of our handsome son, Ricky, whose 5th anniversary occurs at this time. Sunrise: 17-12-1998. Sunset: 29-10-06. Our life changed that day We found out you were there, Beginning your life, So small, so unaware. What would you be like? Would we know what to do? Would we be good parents And take care of you? We prayed only good things would happen for you, That you would be successful in all that you do. You would find happiness, love and respect, A life rich and full, without any regret. But life was stopped short, Seven years on. It was time for you to leave, The angels arrived, but in our hearts we believe, You're safe and secure, without worry or care, Know your family's protected, We will always be there. Ricky, your life was a challenge, Yet we knew you'd be great, Every night we thanked God, that he could create, Someone so special, Like there was no other, We'll love you forever... Your Father & Mother. As long as the stars in the sky, come down to meet the sea, Forever and always, our baby you'll be. xxxxx. 5 years without you Rick, we can't believe it's true, The pain is still the very same, as the day that we lost you. Love your forever and always, your heartbroken Mammy and Daddy. Little angels robed in white, kiss our brother every night, Tell him that we love him and miss him every day, Tell him we wish he was here with us, So he could join in and play. XOXOXOXO Love you always from your brother Dylan and sisters Chloe and Keelyn Ricky xxxxx. 5th Anniversary In loving memory of our wonderful grandson, Ricky O'Flynn, Youghal whose 5th anniversary occurs on October 29th, 2011. We feel like we've just existed, And now it's been five years, I don't know how we've lived and breathed, Without you being here. We know you lived your lifetime, As short as that seems to me, But the pain in our hearts is still so great, Yet we know your spirit is free. At times we think we hear you, The thoughts come to our mind, We struggle for the sound of your voice, But your voice we cannot find. Yet you come to us in many ways, So we know you didn't die, You want to tell us that you're close, And to please stop asking why. Our lives on earth seem all too brief, Or brief as it seems to me, But where you are is forever, God calls it eternity. 'Most people dream of angels, we were lucky enough to hold one in our arms.' 5th Anniversary In loving memory of our Grandson, Ricky O’Flynn whose 5th Anniversary occurs on October 29th. Here we are today Ricky thinking of you again Fly, Ricky fly Fly beyond imagining. The softest cloud, the whitest dove upon the wind of heaven’s love. Past the planets and the stars Leave this lonely world of ours. Escape the sorrow and the pain And fly again. Fly, fly precious boy. Your endless journey has begun, Take your gentle happiness Far too beautiful for this earth Cross over to the other shore There is peace forevermore. But hold this memory bittersweet Ricky until we meet, Fly, fly do not fear Don’t waste a breath, don’t shed a tear. Your heart is pure, your soul is free Be on your way, don’t wait for us. Above the universe you’ll climb On beyond the hands of time The moon will rise, the sun will set But we won’t forget. Fly, fly darling boy Fly where only angels sing Fly away, the time is right go now, find the light. Find the softest pillow, Lord, To rest his head upon Place lots of kisses on Our Ricky’s cheeks and Tell him who they’re from. O'Flynn - O'Flynn Loved and missed every day 'Boss Man' from Nana & Grandad Cronin in Cloyne. 5th Anniversary In loving memory of my wonderful nephew, whose anniversary occurs at this time. From Nanny and Grandy O’ Flynn. 5th Anniversary Just one little peek into heaven, Is all I'm asking for today, I just want to know how Ricky's doing, As heaven seems so far away. Is he playing on the clouds with angels? Is he laughing and playing today? Does he miss me? I guess only he knows. Oh, why does heaven seem so far away? If you let me look for a moment, To catch a glimpse of his sweet, smiling face, I promise I won't try to take him, I know he's in a better place. Just one little peek into heaven, Is all I'm asking for today, I just want to know how Ricky's doing, And heaven seems so far away. Lovingly remembered every day by Auntie Caroline, Mick and cousins, David, Daniel and Jason. I feel a warmth around me Like your presence is so near, And I close my eyes to visualise Your face when you were here. I ensure the times we spent together, That they are locked inside my heart, For as long as I have those memories, We will never be apart. Even though we cannot speak no more, Your voice is always there, Because every night before I sleep, I have you in my prayer. Missing you always, forgetting you never... Your loving aunt and godmother Arabella, husband Brian and cousins Ciara and Matthew. 5th Anniversary Lovingly remembered always by Jimmy, Tracey, Katie and Zoe xxxx. 5th Anniversary Bring home the cup of hope to County Cork Team Hope is calling on every household in County Cork to ﬁll a shoebox this year LAST year County Cork sent 15,399 Christmas Shoeboxes to needy children in Africa and Eastern Europe, where many families live on €1 a day. There are 167,234 households / families in County Cork and this year Team Hope is calling on every family or household to fill one Christmas Shoebox. The county with the biggest percentage increase in Christmas shoeboxes will be awarded the Team Hope Cup of Hope. Carol Hennessey, Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal Manager said, 'There are over 1.4 million households in Ireland. If every house did one shoebox, imagine the difference that would make to so many children! And that doesn’t even include if businesses around Ireland also filled some shoeboxes. Many of these children will get nothing else but this shoebox gift this Christmas. Our local co-ordinators have been so helpful over the years and we are really looking forward to having a record number of shoeboxes this year. It’s easy to take part, yet the kindness of every Irish person who does, can make a needy child’s Christmas a Christmas of Hope, and one they will never forget!' She continued, 'Filling a Team Hope Christmas Shoebox is a great way of teaching children the art of giving, and the gifts can be things like copy books or crayons, things we take for granted here but which will mean so much to families who have to live on less than €1 a day!' Irish charity Team Hope hopes that the numbers of shoeboxes will increase significantly, by at least 25% this year. There are just five weeks to do this! This experienced co-ordinating team, together with 50 local teams of over 1,000 volunteers nationwide, have been organising the Christmas Shoebox Appeal for 12 years. Shoeboxes can be dropped off at over 200 collection points around the country before November 11th, for distribution to needy children. Team Hope (www.teamhope.ie) will deliver the gift-filled shoe boxes right into the hands of a needy child in Eastern Europe or Africa. Shoeboxes should be wrapped in Christmas paper (the lid separately) and it’s up to the donor to choose who they’d like to receive the gift, i.e. a boy or a girl, and the age group it is suited for. All the information about how to pack the box, suggestions as to suitable items, a sticker to mark the box (boy or girl, age) and an envelope for the €3 (contribution towards transport etc) is in a leaflet which is available from local co-ordinators, by phoning Team Hope at 01 2940222 or via the website www.teamhope.ie. So come on everyone – let’s see if we can beat our record from last year! Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 PLANNING APPLICATION NOTICES 48 CLASSIFIEDS CORK COUNTY COUNCIL I James Keniry, hereby apply for full planning permission, to construct a New Dwelling, Treatment unit, New Site Entrance and Associated Site works at Ballinvarrig Upper, Youghal Co.Cork The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Scott & Harriet King, wish to apply for full planning permission for the construction of an extension to the side and rear of an existing dwelling house and construction of new garage and all associated site works at Rowgarrane, Glounthaune, Co. Cork. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority at County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork, during its public opening hours Monday-Friday 9.00-4.00p.m. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Kane Architects on behalf of Mrs. Mary Russell of Main Street, Whitegate, Co. Cork wish to apply to the above Authority for Permission for change of use of a domestic store room to bedroom and bathroom, and alterations to elevations and roof to the existing domestic store room and all associated landscape & site works, and for retention for alterations and extensions to the existing dwelling house consisting of kitchen, living room and domestic store room and for retention of an adjoining commercial store room associated with an existing boat hire commercial premises at Main Street, Whitegate, Co. Cork. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Ted & Roisin Berner seek permission for the construction of a single dwelling with detached garage and the installation of a waste water treatment system with associated site works at Dooneenmacotter, Ballycotton, Co. Cork. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. CORK COUNTY COUNCIL I, Colum Murphy wish to apply for planning permission to construct a dwellinghouse and all associated site works including alterations and widening of existing entrance at The Lodge, Island Cross, Little Island, Co. Cork. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.00a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Planning notices from €60 incl. 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Reply to Box No. ECJ 7627, East Cork Journal, First Floor, Watersedge, Riverside Way, Midleton, Co. Cork. PROPERTY TO LET / FOR SALE Fully furnished, 1 bedroom apartment to let, off MAIN STREET, MIDLETON. €500 per month. Tel. 086 7234173. Fully furnished, 2 bedroom apartment to let, gas central heating, off MAIN STREET, MIDLETON. €550 per month. Tel. 086 7234173.. HOUSE TO LET: CASTLEMARTYR, Main Street, fully furnished with all mod cons. 4 bed, all en-suite. Enclosed yard at back with access from street. Apply to 087 2315964. Luxury two bedroomed apartment to let in Cois n hAbhainn, Bailick Road, MIDLETON, with private parking and gas central heating. Contact 086 2710587. Your One Stop Shop For East Cork Services Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 50 44 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal PUZZLES The Puzzler WIN 2TICKETS FOR... All Mixed Up TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 21 23 Congratulations to last week’s winner: CHARLOTTE GRYZBOWSKI, COBH ACROSS 1. Invade (6) 3. Billie Jo, singer (6) 6. Large gun (6) 7. Flour/egg mixture (6) 8. Ecclesiastical council (5) 10. Jimmy, TV soccer pundit (7) 14. Patron saint of travellers (11) 17. Montevideo’s country (7) 19. Fine cotton thread (5) 20. Ricochet (6) 21. Comrade (6) 22. Cook gently (6) 23. Evade (6) DOWN 1. Indict (6) 2. Throng (5) 4. Woodworking tool (5) 5. Emphasise (6) 9. India’s first PM (5) 11. Chess piece (4) 12. Swerves (5) 13. Continent (4) 15. Toadstool, mushroom eg (6) 16. Hawk, sell (6) 18. Relation (5) 19. Rules (anag) (5) ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1. Consumer 5. Hump 7. Mite 8. Literate 9. Dealer 12. Despise 15. Mangled 19. Lennox 21. Planning 22. Wadi 23. Ease 24.Saturate. DOWN: 1. Comedy 2. Steel 3. Molar 4. Rattle 5.Hard up 6. Please 10. Amen 11. Evil 12. Dud 13.Safe 14. Iran 15. Magpie 16. Grange 17. Envies 18. Excite 19. Light 20. Newer. Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Tel (mobile):______________________________ Home:_______________________________ Entries to East Cork Journal, 1st Floor, Watersedge, Riverside Way, Midleton E H Test your concentration with this word ladder L E F T S I L K Five Minutes - Five Questions 1. The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? 2. What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? 3. On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? 4. What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? 5. What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Answer to last week’s Medium 2 ANSWERS TO WORDGAMES: 1. NIGHTWEAR 2. LIFT LILT SILT ANSWERS: 1. Lens 2. Madagascar 3. A 4. The Gruffalo 5. Plasticine 1 Find the 9 letter word hidden in this word wheel Answer to last week’s Difficult Tea-Break Crossword SUDOKU Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal The Big Screen Things that go bump in the night (should be left alone 'till the morning) Paranormal Activity 3 DVD Oct. 28th - Nov. 3rd Midleton Corner IN TIME (12A) Market Green 021 4630066 TOWER HEIST (12A) TUES 1ST TO THURS 3RD NOV 9PM WED 2nd & THURS 3rd Nov 6.30PM THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN (PG) An unscary Hallowe'en film for the slightly less brave RED RIDING HOOD THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN 3D (PG) 8.45PM L/S FRI & SAT @ 11.15PM ANONYMOUS (12A) PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 (15A) 6.15 8.50PM PARANORMAL Activity 3 is more of the same, using the foundfootage tricks which the first two films employed to try to shock the audience. But boy, are those some good tricks. The third movie in the franchise stretches credulity a bit, simply in terms of why it exists, but once you get past that -- and really, if you weren't aware of the first two, this wouldn't even be an issue -- it's got plenty of genuinely scary moments to keep you on edge throughout (especially toward the end). In fact, it's not so much a movie as it is a cinematic cardio-exam with directors, Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, pounding away again and again to see how much your heart can take. A brief framing device that includes cameos by Katie Featherston and Sprague Grayden, reprising their roles as Katie and Kristi, alerts those who have seen the first two films that this is a prequel to a prequel. A pregnant Kristi has moved into a new home; Katie drops off a couple of boxes of belongings that include a lot of videotapes from their childhood which neither remembers watching. After what appears to be a break-in, the tapes go missing. Too bad, because if the sisters had seen them, they might have avoided all the terror that took place in the other movies. And thus we go back to 1988, when the tapes where made. Katie and Kristi are little girls (Chloe Csengery and Jessica Tyler Brown, respectively), living in a new place with their mother Julie (Lauren Bittner) and her boyfriend Dennis (Christopher Nicholas Smith). Dennis is a videographer, so when things start going bump in the night (and day), as we know they must, he has the cameras and recording equipment -VCR tapes, naturally -- to try to figure out what's going on. Plenty. From there the film is another exercise in set-ups and payoffs, some more effective than others but all effective enough to give you a start. Kristi says it's her friend Toby, who everyone else assumes is imaginary. Hmm. Maybe, maybe not. By the end there is more of a cause for all the mayhem revealed than in the first films, which the girls evidently forgot about when they grew up. Like its predecessors, the movie is more clever than good, and if you feel as if you're being manipulated by the filmmakers, it's because you are. The point is to manipulate you in the scariest way possible, and FRI TO TUES 6.45 8.45PM L/S FRI & SAT @ 11.15PM WED & THURS 8.45PM CONTAGION (12A) 8.45PM L/S FRI & SAT @ 11.15PM MONTE CARLO (GEN) 11.30 1.40 4.15PM JUDY MOODY AND THE NOT BUMMER SUMMER (PG) 4.15 6.35PM DOLPHIN TALE (GEN) 11.30AM 1.45PM THE LION KING 3D (GEN) 11.30AM 2.00 4.15 6.30PM JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN (PG) 11.30AM 1.40 4.00PM CRAZY STUPID LOVE (12A) FRI TO TUES 9.00 L/S FRI & SAT 11.15PM GateCinemasAppnowavailableintheAppStoreFREE Book online at www.corkcinemas.com MORE grim than Grimm, and a terrible mess, Red Riding Hood is a perfect antidote for those out there who know it's Hallowe'en, but aren't quite brave enough to see an actually scary horror film. Instead, we present, Red Riding Hood - it's a complete howl, but you'll be wiping tears of laughter from your eyes before the end credits roll. To begin with: The Big Bad Wolf is a werewolf, which is fair enough, but the script, by David Johnson, doubles the dangers and threats, adds assorted bits of violence, and moves spasmodically through innumerable climaxes. The heroine’s village looks like a medieval hamlet from Disneyland— it seems to have been designed by Snow White. It’s cold, and flakes are always falling, but people wear summer clothes. Elsewhere, we discover that mediaeval heart-throbs still had hair gel aplenty for that Edward Cullen look, people's breath doesn't show in the cold weather and Amanda Seyfried, the star, walks around with her mouth open, as if she had strayed into the movie, expecting to find a lost kitten. Woefully bad - it's a must for a laugh this Hallowe'en (if you're not brave enough for the film, left). 52 FOOD Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal Fo o d fo r t h o u g h t Sponsored by Well & Good, Broderick Street, Midleton Tel. (021) 4633499 www.corkhealthstore.ie Breakfast Frittata Everything you love in one handy slice! WHEN LIFE GOES WRONG LOTS of us will remember Flann O’Brien’s poem from At Swim Two Birds proclaiming the virtues of the pint. It’s not really appropriate for a column on healthy living, but I can’t resist quoting a couple of verses: “When things go wrong and will not come right, And you do the best you can, When life looks black as the dark of night, A pint of plain is your only man. When money’s tight and hard to get And your horse is an also ran, When all you have is a heap of debt – A pint of plain is your only man.” A glass of stout might provide temporary support, but it’s not the answer to the tough road that faces many of us at the moment – debts, emigration, uncertainty. That’s when sheer guts count, as well as the support of close family and friends. I came across the following poem recently and thought it might be relevant and encouraging to some people in challenging circumstances. THIS looks so nice when it’s done, with the salt and pepper cheese bubbling on top. And it tastes as good as 1 teaspoon olive oil it looks! You could also use left over cooked potatoes, sliced, instead of cooking them especially for this dish. Add crumbled up sausages for a 1. Boil potatoes in a small saucepan until tender meatier breakfast! (about 5 minutes) 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and fry the onions, mushrooms and bacon until onions are 10 mins clear and bacon is cooked. 3. Drain potatoes and put into frying pan, cook15 mins ing for another 2 minutes. 4. Make sure ingredients are spread evenly over 3-4 the pan and then pour eggs evenly over the base. 5. Season with herbs, salt and pepper, to taste. 6. Let cook for 2 minutes or until eggs start to 2 potatoes, cubed set. 6 strips bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 7. Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake under a 1 onion, chopped grill until eggs are cooked and cheese is bubbling 4 mushrooms, sliced and brown (3-5 minutes). 4 eggs, beaten 8. Serve with a tall glass of orange juice and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated some toast. 1 pinch dill or herb of your choice Method: Prep Time: Cook Time: Servings: Ingredients: When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a fellow turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out. Don’t give up though the pace seems slow You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than It seems to a faint and faltering man; Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor’s cup; And he learned too late when the night came down, How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside out The silver tint in the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It might be near when it seems afar; So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit. Anon Well & Good Broderick Street, Midleton * Tel. / Fax. (021) 4633499 RAISING THE SPIRITS HEALTH stores regret the loss of St John’s Wort, a well-proven aid to lifting the spirits without the side-effects of conventional drugs – but many people still access it from UK and NI stores and use it effectively ( provided they are not on prescription drugs). Luckily we can still provide customers with Rhodiola, and combined with a good B Complex and vitamin D we can sail through the winter blues – without Flann O’Brien’s pint of plain! Visit us on www.corkhealthstore.ie and you can now follow Well & Good Health Store on Facebook. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal FASHION 53 FASHION FOCUS GET READY FOR AN AUTUMN OF HIGH CLASS FASHIONS AT HIGH STREET PRICES AT ARCADE MIDLETON BOUTIQUE BRANDS, HIGH STREET LABELS, KIDS FASHIONS & INTERIORS Cosy couture at Arcade Midleton Stay fashionably warm this winter New stock arriving daily in all departments Winter jackets, coats, tops and trousers now in store Wrap up warm as the winter weather arrives, but stay fashionably cosy this year, courtesy of Arcade Midleton. Camel coats and jackets NEVER go out of style and are loved the world over by style icons too numerous to mention, but we will: Carla Bruni, Joan Collins, Adele and Kate Moss have all been spotted out and about in camel outerwear this month and, at Arcade Midleton, you can pick up your own belted camel jacket for only €59.99 (also available in rust). Available in sizes XS to XL, we suggest adding a dark polo neck, skinny jeans and some fur-lined boots (see below for more on this!) Head out feeling a million dollars and, more importantly, wrapped up against those brisk winds! If you're looking for an impact coat this winter, look no further than Arcade Midleton. Just because you want to stay warm, doesn't mean you have to leave style at home. We love this fabulous black knitted coat with applique detail front and back in Arcade's Boutique Brands section for only €110. Designed to instantly add something extra to any outfit - it's also great for another reason: can't be bothered to get a complete outfit together as you dash downtown? Sling on old jeans and a manywashed jersey - and cover it all with this fab coat. Best of all, no one will know! But, if you're heading somewhere special, perhaps leave the old jeans at home and, instead, pick up this gorgeous black and patterned, wool print dress, with long lace sleeves in sizes S to XL for only €69.99. It looks stunning with the coat, as pictured, and will certainly add some glamour to any night out. For ladies who dare to stand out, we recommend this gorgeous red dress with cinched waist, mushroom cap skirt and long sleeves for your consideration. Reasons to buy? 1. It will flatter almost all shapes and sizes; the long sleeves cover bingowings, the cinched waist creates that hour-glass figure and the length is oh-so flattering. 2. Dress it up for night time, dress down for daytime; add a string of pearls (€4.99), sweep the hair back and add some court shoes (see below) for daytime and, as the night draws in, add sheer tights, knee-length boots and let the hair down for a perfect party outfit. Best boots and shoes Take care of your feet this winter with some furry, fantastic, fabulous boots from Arcade Midleton. Dark khaki, they're wide enough to fit those skinny jeans or jeggings inside, while also offering a slim outline. Enjoy a warming cuppa! AS the weather gets a little chillier, why not pop upstairs at Arcade Midleton to the XPresso Cafe and enjoy a warming cup of coffee or a delicious Sukí Tea - tea as it should be. Savour a delicious, freshly-made sandwich or scone, or try a fancy cupcake for dessert. Whatever you choose, at Arcade's XPresso Cafe you're guaranteed a warming, welcoming time. With a thick sole and mini-heel, they're ideal for the weather conditions on the way. We love the buckles, studs and fur trim down the boots' side. And for only €49.99, they're already proving one of Arcade's most popular buys - get them while they last! Looking for a new pair of pumps? Why not try a pair of Arcade Midleton's gorgeous patent court shoes for only €19.99. As comfortable as pumps, but with a little lift, they're ideal for work and play. And, they're available in black too - so they'll match any outfit. Shoes only €19.99 Sunday 2pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday 9am - 7pm Thuursday & Friday 9am - 8pm Th Saturday 9am - 6pm sponsored by: arcade Pushing prices down 94 Main Street, Midleton Open 7 Days a Week – Customer Car Park on Riverside Way Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 54 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal THE PLACE TO BE sponsored by Inferno Mobile DJ & Disco Mobile: 086 732 5684 email: [email protected] AAnbit of (a) blur... Seanachaí $ ' %& '$ "& # $#%% '" $( " * #&& % # & $ #$ Christmas @ An Seanachaí Welcome Drink: Mandarin Orange Champagne Cocktail STARTERS: Warm Roasted Mushroom & Feta Cheese Salad Seanachaí Smoked Seafood Chowder Cream Of Carrot Coriander & Ginger Soup Brochette of Tiger Prawns with a Sweet Chilli Sauce Chicken Liver Paté, Toasted Brioche & Carmelised Red Onion Jam MAIN COURSES: Roasted Fillet of Seabass with Chorizo Mash & Spicy Tomato Sauce Panfried Duck Breast Cherry & Port Sauce on a bed of Couscous Escalope of Turkey Breast with Cranberry & Red Wine sauce & Roasted Vegetables Roast Ribs of Black Angus Beef with Red Wine Gravy. Chargrilled Supreme of Chicken Black Pudding Mash Whiskey Cream Rissotto of Wilted Spinach & Wild Mushrooms DESSERTS: Traditional Christmas Pudding Brandy Cream Home made Mince pies Irish Cream Cheesecake – butterscotch Sauce Chocolate Roulade with Baileys Cream Tea Coffee * Petit Fours 5 courses €40, 4 Courses €35, 3 courses €30, 2 courses €25 * Live Music: Brogue Hill % ))) % % " Damon Albarn to play at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival GUINNESS Cork Jazz Festival has announced the full artist line up for this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival and this year’s festival welcomes a fresh, eclectic mix to the line-up featuring the likes of Damon Albarn, formally of Blur and Kyle Eastwood, the son of the acclaimed director Clint Eastwood. The festival features over 1,000 musicians from 35 countries performing in over 80 venues across the city over the October Bank Holiday Weekend. The amazingly talented, father of Funk Pee Wee Ellis, has been added to the already highly anticipated line-up. Pee Wee boasts an impressive musical back catalogue, having collaborated with the likes of James Brown and Van Morrison. He also has appeared alongside renowned musicians, Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley, where their performances together garnered wide critical acclaim. Music fans can also look out for hundreds of sessions on the famous Guinness Music Trail featuring over 60 venues citywide. Over 90% of the music is free of entry charges. Top names appearing on the Trail include H Kings Go Forth, Soweto Kinch, Kila, Ghostpoet, the Hot 8 Brass Band from New Orleans and Royseven. Claire Cadogan, Brand Manager, Guinness commented, “We are delighted to announce more new acts to this year’s line up. The Guinness Cork Jazz festival maintains its jazz soul, but the new line up definitely reflects a new direction for festival, showcasing well-known exciting acts including Damon Albarn and Kyle Eastwood. It’s also great to see the Guinness Music Trial boast such an impressive line-up this year. Whether you’re in a Cork venue or a pub this Bank Holiday, everyone can look forward to some great performances”. Guinness Cork Jazz festival is delighted to be hosting music in more venues than ever, with ticket prices also reduced this year. Purchasing tickets has been made even easier through their availability on www.ticketmaster.ie. Full details of the 2011 festival are available online at www.corkjazzfestival.com arty’s Bar & Restaurant CLOYNE open 7 days a week 021 4652401 www.hartysrestaurantcloyne.com [email protected] HARTY’S CLOYNE - SPONSORS OF CLOYNE MINOR HURLING & FOOTBALL SUNday, October 30th, 9pm Shakedown Providers Hallowe’en Ball Fancy Dress DJ Shakedown Provider & The Artful Dodger Ireland’s Premier Street Magician - Mr. Ger Kearney A Fantastic Fire Breathing / Eater Show from Ariana of Dynamic Dances. Pig on a Spit & Roast Beef. Free Shot & Complimentary Champagne. Ticket Only Event - Tickets €15 - Available at Harty’s, Cloyne, or Mc Carthy’s, Main Street Midleton or call 086 7226030 Raffle and auction on the night in aid of “Lets Get Together Foundation” . " $ award for most scary monster & most scary couple $ #! " & Coaches and mini buses will be avail able at the end of the night. €4 per person to get home to Midleton, Shanagarry, Ballycotton, etc. Email us at [email protected] * call us at (021) 4638 022 * TEXT US AT 086 807 3862 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 55 E N T E R TA I N M E N T G U I D E ! Inferno Mobile DJ & Disco You pick the venue, we create the atmosphere! * 21sts, 18th - any birthday! * Weddings & Civil Partnerships * Any club discos Our Laser Lights, LEDs, Moonﬂower Lights, Smoke Machine and Sound Rig will transform any venue into the coolest place to party! Some questions to ask a Wedding DJ - before you make a booking Top DJ, Liam Ruane from Inferno Mobile Disco, has the answers When booking a DJ for your wedding here are some questions you should consider asking any professional disc jockey which will help you accurately gauge the professionalism, reliability, and honesty of any wedding DJ. Will you be the DJ at our wedding? Absolutely I pride myself on personally looking after you before and during your big day. Will we meet with you in person before we book you? Many wedding DJs attempt to conduct their interviews over the telephone and through email instead of meeting face-to-face with prospective clients. In my experience, there are two reasons a disc jockey would do this – either they don’t feel you are worth their time, or they have something to hide. I meet every potential client in person. How long have you been a DJ and how many weddings have you done? A wedding is such an important occasion, and you don't want your DJ's first wedding to be your own. The number of years someone has been a DJ will give you some indication of their experience level. I have been involved in the Music industry since the late 80’s, I know what my clients require and I offer the best service around. How many weddings do you do each year? Just like any other profession, performing for weddings requires one’s skills to be in top form. I have performed over 20 wedding so far this year, and have more booked for the coming weeks. I perform for the full wedding a lot recently, due to the down turn in the economy. Booking me instead of a band can save you hundreds of euros. Will we meet again before the wedding? Just as some deejays will prefer not to meet you when you book them, others will prefer to conduct a “final meeting” over the telephone instead of in person, in the weeks before your wedding. While having a face-to-face get together for the final meeting is arguably less important than meeting personally for an initial interview, the DJ should still be willing to meet you in person for a second time if that's what you prefer. I meet my clients a number of times before the big day. Can we visit you at a performance? The simple answer to this question is ‘no.’ I am sure that you wouldn’t appreciate me inviting prospective clients to your wedding to see me in action. A pro- MIDLETON Where a smile & a warm welcome await... EARLY OPENING 9AM How many other types of events do you do per year? I perform a lot in pubs and clubs in and around the East Cork area. You can catch me mainly in The Meeting Place, The Thatch in Lisgoold and The Schooner Bar Whitegate, I have done a lot of Private parties in people’s homes, and I also have bookings in for GAA clubs end of year celebrations. What makes you different from your competitors? My lighting show is the best around. You won’t see any better. I have over 10,000 tracks in my collection and I am very professional in my performances. You name it and I will play it, from the 50’s to the present chart toppers. Simply put, I am the best around. Check me out on YouTube or on facebook. At my shows you get plenty of lights, smoke and more! Wallis’ BAR MON - SAT TEAS, COFFEES, HOMEMADE SCONES ETC. Thursday, October 27th: PLANET CLAIRE Sunday, October 30th: Ghastly ghouls and wicked witches welcomed to Wallis’ this Hallowe’en weekend fessional DJ should be willing to take a stand for his clients’ privacy, and not offer this as a possibility. Professional wedding DJs never allow this. How involved can we be in selecting music for our event? This is an important question to ask, because some DJs prefer to control the majority of the playlist and supplement their choices with a small handful of your specific requests. I prefer to let the client choose the majority of the music, and then use my vast expertise to make it all work. The DJ should be accommodating of your music tastes, and you should feel comfortable with the DJ's approach and the amount of involvement you'll be able to have in choosing the music. Do you take requests from our guests? Yes, I am very happy to do so, but you should also feel reasonably assured that any request they chose to play would not be something you didn’t like. Can we submit a 'Do not play' list? Any professional DJ should be willing to honour your requests, including your request for certain songs and genres not to be used. Submitting a 'Do Not Play' list will give a DJ a clear idea of your limits and your expectations for their song selection at your wedding. Where are you playing soon? Well, I will deal with this coming weekend. You can catch me in the Meeting Place on Saturday evening where I will be performing a full dance set from 9.30pm, and on Hallowe’en from 5pm to 7pm I will be in the Lisgoold Community Hall for a kids Hallowe’en party which is open to all primary school kids. The cost is only €3 or for a family of two just €5. Give me a call or text for a free quote today on 086 7325684. D.J.	i don't know
What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK?	Issue 214 by East Cork Journal (page 50) - issuu issuu 44 Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 - The East Cork Journal PUZZLES The Puzzler WIN 2TICKETS FOR... All Mixed Up TEL. (021) 4630066 WITH OUR 3 21 23 Congratulations to last week’s winner: CHARLOTTE GRYZBOWSKI, COBH ACROSS 1. Invade (6) 3. Billie Jo, singer (6) 6. Large gun (6) 7. Flour/egg mixture (6) 8. Ecclesiastical council (5) 10. Jimmy, TV soccer pundit (7) 14. Patron saint of travellers (11) 17. Montevideo’s country (7) 19. Fine cotton thread (5) 20. Ricochet (6) 21. Comrade (6) 22. Cook gently (6) 23. Evade (6) DOWN 1. Indict (6) 2. Throng (5) 4. Woodworking tool (5) 5. Emphasise (6) 9. India’s first PM (5) 11. Chess piece (4) 12. Swerves (5) 13. Continent (4) 15. Toadstool, mushroom eg (6) 16. Hawk, sell (6) 18. Relation (5) 19. Rules (anag) (5) ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD: ACROSS: 1. Consumer 5. Hump 7. Mite 8. Literate 9. Dealer 12. Despise 15. Mangled 19. Lennox 21. Planning 22. Wadi 23. Ease 24.Saturate. DOWN: 1. Comedy 2. Steel 3. Molar 4. Rattle 5.Hard up 6. Please 10. Amen 11. Evil 12. Dud 13.Safe 14. Iran 15. Magpie 16. Grange 17. Envies 18. Excite 19. Light 20. Newer. Name: ______________________________ Address: ____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Tel (mobile):______________________________ Home:_______________________________ Entries to East Cork Journal, 1st Floor, Watersedge, Riverside Way, Midleton E H Test your concentration with this word ladder L E F T S I L K Five Minutes - Five Questions 1. The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? 2. What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? 3. On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? 4. What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? 5. What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Answer to last week’s Medium 2 ANSWERS TO WORDGAMES: 1. NIGHTWEAR 2. LIFT LILT SILT ANSWERS: 1. Lens 2. Madagascar 3. A 4. The Gruffalo 5. Plasticine 1 Find the 9 letter word hidden in this word wheel Answer to last week’s Difficult Tea-Break Crossword SUDOKU	Plasticine
What controlled recreational drug has the chemical formula C20H26N2O?	Quiz for Sunday 12th June - Shelled Warriors Forums Quiz for Sunday 12th June User Name Posts: 1,403 Quiz for Sunday 12th June Nothing too fancy this week - has been a bit chaotic and stressful so had to cheat a little. Good luck 1.What is the common name of the cooking ingredient from the hard fat of kidneys and loins of oxen, famously sold under the Atora brand? lard 2.In the TV series Thunderbirds, what colour/colour are Brains' spectacle rims: Black; Brown; Blue; or Green? Blue 3.In six-dot Braille (English language), what letter and number are represented by a single dot, top left?A and 1 4.What did Frenchman Dr Pierre Dukan devise which bears his name, and after achieving great popularity in France, began to spread internationally in the early 2000s?Diet 5.What motor company's badge contains a red cross and a green snake?Alfa Romeo 6.What popular sci-fi creations were described by Dr Who's executive producer in 2011 as "...the most reliably defeatable enemies in the universe..." ? Dalek 7.The terms biconvex, biconcave, positive meniscus, negative meniscus, and plano-convex refer to types of what? Lenses 8.Sesame seeds are a very good dietary source of what elemental mineral: Magnesium; Iron; Zinc; or Mercury? Magnesium 9.In what video game brand does the Lara Croft character most famously feature? Tomb Raider 10.According to Unicef (at 2011) what percentage of Afghan women die in pregnancy or childbirth: 1%; 3%; 5% or 12ï¿½%? 12.5% 11.Name the shipping line which owned the Titanic? (Bonus points: Name the Titanic shipbuilders? And in which city was the Titanic built?) White Star Line, Harkand and Wolff, Blefast 12.A Gay Girl in Damascus is the title of the blog by feminist/freedom campaigner Amina Abdallah Alaf al Omari, who in June 2011 was based and abducted in which country?Syria 13.Who, age 30, wrote the historically significant anti-semetic diatribe known as 'the Gemlich letter' on 16 Sep 1919? Hitler 14.Which UK city hosts the Summer Sundae music festival? Leicester 15.What island is noted for its biodiversity and 80% unique wildlife due to more than 80 million years' isolation from continental land mass? Madagascar 16.Violeta Chamorro, Michelle Bachelet, Laura Chinchilla, and Dilma Rousseff share what achievement? Olympic record-holders; National leadership; Best-selling authors; Film noir stardom; or Diana Ross's Supremes? National Leadership 17.What convicted fraudster's underpants were auctioned in 2011 for $200, with other belongings, to compensate victims of his $65m Ponzi scheme swindle? Bernard Madoff 18.Name the two biggest producers of cars globally in 2010, and for several years prior? GM and Toyota 19.A blue circle with a white centre was introduced in 2006 as the international symbol for what human metabolic disease? Diabetes 20.What woman's name was given to the horrendously abusive laundry asylums for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church, starting in 18th century Ireland, spreading to other countries and persisting well into the 1900s? Magdalene 21.On a standard piano what normally is the lowest note? A 22.Who is Britain's longest serving consort? Prince Phillip 23.What multinational high street vendor's logo was developed from an old Norse woodcut of a twin-tailed siren or mermaid with flowing hair and crown? Starbucks 24.What letter was added to Wii by Nintendo in 2011 when naming its next generation gaming console? U 25.What is Julia Donaldson's hugely successful character and book, based on a Chinese folk tale of a fox that borrows the terror of a tiger? The Gruffalo 26.What modern system of a very old messaging method entails red and yellow ('Oscar') at sea, and white and blue ('Papa') on land? Semaphore 27.What word, from Sanskrit for 'sacred knowledge', refers to early Indian scripture, and specifically the four collections known as Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva, forming the basic teachings of Hinduism? Veda 28.What childplay and teaching-aid modelling product did William Harbutt devise and produce in 1900, in an old flour mill near Bath, UK? Plasticene 29.French for an additive, and a Venezuelan liberator of Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru from Spain, what was the currency of Ecuador before adopting the US dollar in the early 2000s? Sucre 30.What controlled recreational drug has the chemical formula C20H26N2O? LSD And the results are:	i don't know
Light travels at its fastest in what medium?	How Does Light Travel? - Universe Today Universe Today by Matt Williams Ever since Democritus – a Greek philosopher who lived between the 5th and 4th century’s BCE – argued that all of existence was made up of tiny indivisible atoms, scientists have been speculating as to the true nature of light. Whereas scientists ventured back and forth between the notion that light was a particle or a wave until the modern, the 20th century led to breakthroughs that showed that it behaves as both. These included the discovery of the electron, the development of quantum theory, and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity . However, there remains many fascinating and unanswered questions when it comes to light, many of which arise from its dual nature. For instance, how is it that light can be apparently without mass, but still behave as a particle? And how can it behave like a wave and pass through a vacuum, when all other waves require a medium to propagate? Theory of Light to the 19th Century: During the Scientific Revolution, scientists began moving away from Aristotelian scientific theories that had been seen as accepted canon for centuries. This included rejecting Aristotle’s theory of light, which viewed it as being a disturbance in the air (one of his four “elements” that composed matter), and embracing the more mechanistic view that light was composed of indivisible atoms. In many ways, this theory had been previewed by atomists of Classical Antiquity – such as Democritus and Lucretius – both of whom viewed light as a unit of matter given off by the sun. By the 17th century, several scientists emerged who accepted this view, stating that light was made up of discrete particles (or “corpuscles”). This included Pierre Gassendi, a contemporary of René Descartes, Thomas Hobbes, Robert Boyle, and most famously, Sir Isaac Newton . The first edition of Newton’s Opticks: or, a treatise of the reflexions, refractions, inflexions and colours of light (1704). Credit: Public Domain. Newton’s corpuscular theory was an elaboration of his view of reality as an interaction of material points through forces. This theory would remain the accepted scientific view for more than 100 years, the principles of which were explained in his 1704 treatise “ Opticks, or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of Light “. According to Newton, the principles of light could be summed as follows: Every source of light emits large numbers of tiny particles known as corpuscles in a medium surrounding the source. These corpuscles are perfectly elastic, rigid, and weightless. This represented a challenge to “wave theory”, which had been advocated by 17th century Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens . . These theories were first communicated in 1678 to the Paris Academy of Sciences and were published in 1690 in his “ Traité de la lumière “ (“Treatise on Light“). In it, he argued a revised version of Descartes views, in which the speed of light is infinite and propagated by means of spherical waves emitted along the wave front. Double-Slit Experiment: By the early 19th century, scientists began to break with corpuscular theory. This was due in part to the fact that corpuscular theory failed to adequately explain the diffraction, interference and polarization of light, but was also because of various experiments that seemed to confirm the still-competing view that light behaved as a wave. The most famous of these was arguably the Double-Slit Experiment , which was originally conducted by English polymath Thomas Young in 1801 (though Sir Isaac Newton is believed to have conducted something similar in his own time). In Young’s version of the experiment, he used a slip of paper with slits cut into it, and then pointed a light source at them to measure how light passed through it. According to classical (i.e. Newtonian) particle theory, the results of the experiment should have corresponded to the slits, the impacts on the screen appearing in two vertical lines. Instead, the results showed that the coherent beams of light were interfering, creating a pattern of bright and dark bands on the screen. This contradicted classical particle theory, in which particles do not interfere with each other, but merely collide. The only possible explanation for this pattern of interference was that the light beams were in fact behaving as waves. Thus, this experiment dispelled the notion that light consisted of corpuscles and played a vital part in the acceptance of the wave theory of light. However subsequent research, involving the discovery of the electron and electromagnetic radiation, would lead to scientists considering yet again that light behaved as a particle too, thus giving rise to wave-particle duality theory. Electromagnetism and Special Relativity: Prior to the 19th and 20th centuries, the speed of light had already been determined. The first recorded measurements were performed by Danish astronomer Ole Rømer, who demonstrated in 1676 using light measurements from Jupiter’s moon Io to show that light travels at a finite speed (rather than instantaneously). Prof. Albert Einstein delivering the 11th Josiah Willard Gibbs lecture at the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Dec. 28th, 1934. Credit: AP Photo By the late 19th century, James Clerk Maxwell proposed that light was an electromagnetic wave, and devised several equations (known as Maxwell’s equations ) to describe how electric and magnetic fields are generated and altered by each other and by charges and currents. By conducting measurements of different types of radiation (magnetic fields, ultraviolet and infrared radiation), he was able to calculate the speed of light in a vacuum (represented as c). In 1905, Albert Einstein published “On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies”, in which he advanced one of his most famous theories and overturned centuries of accepted notions and orthodoxies. In his paper, he postulated that the speed of light was the same in all inertial reference frames, regardless of the motion of the light source or the position of the observer. Exploring the consequences of this theory is what led him to propose his theory of Special Relativity , which reconciled Maxwell’s equations for electricity and magnetism with the laws of mechanics, simplified the mathematical calculations, and accorded with the directly observed speed of light and accounted for the observed aberrations. It also demonstrated that the speed of light had relevance outside the context of light and electromagnetism. For one, it introduced the idea that major changes occur when things move close the speed of light, including the time-space frame of a moving body appearing to slow down and contract in the direction of motion when measured in the frame of the observer. After centuries of increasingly precise measurements, the speed of light was determined to be 299,792,458 m/s in 1975. Einstein and the Photon: In 1905, Einstein also helped to resolve a great deal of confusion surrounding the behavior of electromagnetic radiation when he proposed that electrons are emitted from atoms when they absorb energy from light. Known as the photoelectric effect , Einstein based his idea on Planck’s earlier work with “black bodies” – materials that absorb electromagnetic energy instead of reflecting it (i.e. white bodies). At the time, Einstein’s photoelectric effect was attempt to explain the “black body problem”, in which a black body emits electromagnetic radiation due to the object’s heat. This was a persistent problem in the world of physics, arising from the discovery of the electron, which had only happened eight years previous (thanks to British physicists led by J.J. Thompson and experiments using cathode ray tubes ). At the time, scientists still believed that electromagnetic energy behaved as a wave, and were therefore hoping to be able to explain it in terms of classical physics. Einstein’s explanation represented a break with this, asserting that electromagnetic radiation behaved in ways that were consistent with a particle – a quantized form of light which he named “photons”. For this discovery, Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921. Wave-Particle Duality: Subsequent theories on the behavior of light would further refine this idea, which included French physicist Louis-Victor de Broglie calculating the wavelength at which light functioned. This was followed by Heisenberg’s “uncertainty principle” (which stated that measuring the position of a photon accurately would disturb measurements of it momentum and vice versa), and Schrödinger’s paradox that claimed that all particles have a “wave function”. In accordance with quantum mechanical explanation, Schrodinger proposed that all the information about a particle (in this case, a photon) is encoded in its wave function, a complex-valued function roughly analogous to the amplitude of a wave at each point in space. At some location, the measurement of the wave function will randomly “collapse”, or rather “decohere”, to a sharply peaked function. This was illustrated in Schrödinger famous paradox involving a closed box, a cat, and a vial of poison (known as the “ Schrödinger Cat” paradox). Artist’s impression of two photons travelling at different wavelengths, resulting in different- colored light. Credit: NASA/Sonoma State University/Aurore Simonnet According to his theory, wave function also evolves according to a differential equation (aka. the Schrödinger equation ). For particles with mass, this equation has solutions; but for particles with no mass, no solution existed. Further experiments involving the Double-Slit Experiment confirmed the dual nature of photons. where measuring devices were incorporated to observe the photons as they passed through the slits. When this was done, the photons appeared in the form of particles and their impacts on the screen corresponded to the slits – tiny particle-sized spots distributed in straight vertical lines. By placing an observation device in place, the wave function of the photons collapsed and the light behaved as classical particles once more. As predicted by Schrödinger, this could only be resolved by claiming that light has a wave function, and that observing it causes the range of behavioral possibilities to collapse to the point where its behavior becomes predictable. The development of Quantum Field Theory (QFT) was devised in the following decades to resolve much of the ambiguity around wave-particle duality. And in time, this theory was shown to apply to other particles and fundamental forces of interaction (such as weak and strong nuclear forces). Today, photons are part of the Standard Model of particle physics, where they are classified as boson – a class of subatomic particles that are force carriers and have no mass. So how does light travel? Basically, traveling at incredible speeds (299 792 458 m/s) and at different wavelengths, depending on its energy. It also behaves as both a wave and a particle, able to propagate through mediums (like air and water) as well as space. It has no mass, but can still be absorbed, reflected, or refracted if it comes in contact with a medium. And in the end, the only thing that can truly divert it, or arrest it, is gravity (i.e. a black hole). What we have learned about light and electromagnetism has been intrinsic to the revolution which took place in physics in the early 20th century, a revolution that we have been grappling with ever since. Thanks to the efforts of scientists like Maxwell, Planck, Einstein, Heisenberg and Schrodinger, we have learned much, but still have much to learn. For instance, its interaction with gravity (along with weak and strong nuclear forces) remains a mystery. Unlocking this, and thus discovering a Theory of Everything (ToE) is something astronomers and physicists look forward to. Someday, we just might have it all figured out! We have written many articles about light here at Universe Today. For example, here’s How Fast is the Speed of Light? , How Far is a Light Year? , What is Einstein’s Theory of Relativity? If you’d like more info on light, check out these articles from The Physics Hypertextbook and NASA’s Mission Science page. We’ve also recorded an entire episode of Astronomy Cast all about Interstellar Travel. Listen here, Episode 145: Interstellar Travel . Share this:	Vacuum
What is the traditional primary ingredient of coleslaw (also slaw in the US)?	How Light Travels \| Science \| Video \| PBS LearningMedia Average rating: 1.8 stars - 5 ratings How Light Travels In this video segment adapted from Shedding Light on Science, light is described as made up of packets of energy called photons that move from the source of light in a stream at a very fast speed. The video uses two activities to demonstrate that light travels in straight lines. First, in a game of flashlight tag, light from a flashlight travels directly from one point to another. Next, a beam of light is shone through a series of holes punched in three cards, which are aligned so that the holes are in a straight line. That light travels from the source through the holes and continues on to the next card unless its path is blocked. Background Essay Whether its source is the Sun, a flashlight, or a fluorescent bulb overhead, light is a form of energy that is common in our everyday lives. One of light's characteristic properties is that, in a transparent medium like air, glass, or still water, it travels in a straight line. Light exhibits characteristics of both waves and particles, the latter of which are described as packets of energy called photons. These waves, or photons, travel in narrow beams called rays. Only when light rays move from one medium to another, such as from air to water, are their linear paths altered. So how do we know that light travels in a straight line? Because of the nature of light—for example, it moves in a vacuum at a speed of more than 186,000 miles per second, or 300,000 kilometers per second—it is, for all practical purposes, impossible to observe individual particles. But evidence of its linear pathway can be seen in a number of demonstrations. While the flashlight tag and pinhole demonstrations in this video segment provide compelling, if not irrefutable, evidence that light rays travel in a straight line, shadows offer another demonstration of the phenomenon. On a clear day, shadows are more pronounced. When light rays reach an object, provided the object is opaque, the rays do not pass through it. Instead, the object absorbs or reflects the rays. A shadow forms because the object has blocked the light's path. Just outside the edge of the object, however, light continues along its path unobstructed. If you were to trace a line from the source of light to the edge of the object and then on to the edge of the object's shadow, it would be straight. Similarly, if you stand in an object's shadow looking back toward the object casting it, you will not see a light source behind it. But if you shift so that you can just see the light, you will be able to draw a straight line from your eye, past the edge of the object in front of you, and on to the light. [Don't try this with the Sun, or another bright light, because it can damage your eyes!]	i don't know
In maths (also meaning womb, and a popular movie series) what is a rectangular series of quantities in rows and columns?	square on point definition \| English definition dictionary \| Reverso 1 a plane geometric figure having four equal sides and four right angles Compare → rectangle → rhombus 2 any object, part, or arrangement having this or a similar shape a square of carpet, a square on a chess board 3 cap when part of name an open area in a town, sometimes including the surrounding buildings, which may form a square 4 (Maths) the product of two equal factors; the second power 9 is the square of 3, written 32 5 an instrument having two strips of wood, metal, etc., set in the shape of a T or L, used for constructing or testing right angles 6 (Cricket) the closely-cut area in the middle of a ground on which wickets are prepared 7 a body of soldiers drawn up in the form of a square 8 (Rowing) the position of the blade of an oar perpendicular to the surface of the water just before and during a stroke 9 Informal a person who is old-fashioned in views, customs, appearance, etc 10 (Astrology) an aspect of about 90° between two planets, etc Compare → conjunction → 5 → opposition → 9 → trine → 1 11 Obsolete a standard, pattern, or rule 12 ♦ back to square one indicating a return to the starting-point of an investigation, experiment, etc., because of failure, lack of progress, etc. 13 ♦ on the square c Informal honestly and openly d Slang a phrase identifying someone as a Freemason he is on the square 14 ♦ out of square a not at right angles or not having a right angle b not in order or agreement adj 15 being a square in shape 16 having or forming one or more right angles or being at right angles to something 17 square or rectangular in section a square bar a prenominal denoting a measure of area of any shape a circle of four square feet b immediately postpositive denoting a square having a specified length on each side a board four feet square contains 16 square feet 19 fair and honest (esp. in the phrase a square deal) 20 straight, even, or level a square surface 21 (Cricket) at right angles to the wicket square leg 22 (Soccer, hockey, etc.) in a straight line across the pitch a square pass 23 (Nautical) (of the sails of a square-rigger) set at right angles to the keel 24 Informal old-fashioned in views, customs, appearance, etc. 25 stocky or sturdy 26 postpositive having no remaining debts or accounts to be settled 27 (of a horse's gait) sound, steady, or regular 28 prenominal unequivocal or straightforward a square contradiction 29 postpositive neat and tidy 30 (Maths) (of a matrix) having the same number of rows and columns 31 ♦ all square on equal terms; even in score 32 ♦ square peg (in a round hole) Informal a person or thing that is a misfit, such as an employee in a job for which he is unsuited vb mainly tr 33 to make into a square or similar shape 34 (Maths) to raise (a number or quantity) to the second power 35 to test or adjust for deviation with respect to a right angle, plane surface, etc. 36 sometimes foll by: off to divide into squares 37 to position so as to be rectangular, straight, or level square the shoulders 38 sometimes foll by: up to settle (debts, accounts, etc.) 39 to level (the score) in a game, etc 40 also intr; often foll by: with to agree or cause to agree your ideas don't square with mine 41 (Rowing) to turn (an oar) perpendicular to the surface of the water just before commencing a stroke 42 (in canoeing) to turn (a paddle) perpendicular to the direction of the canoe at the commencement of a stroke Compare → feather → 15 43 to arrange (something), esp. by a corrupt method or come to an arrangement with (someone), as by bribery 44 ♦ square the circle to attempt the impossible (in reference to the insoluble problem of constructing a square having exactly the same area as a given circle) adv 45 in order to be square 46 at right angles 47 (Soccer, hockey, etc.) in a straight line across the pitch pass the ball square 48 Informal squarely, (See also) → square away → square off → square up (C13: from Old French esquare, from Vulgar Latin exquadra (unattested), from Latin ex1 + quadrare to make square; see quadrant) ♦ squareness n	Matrix
What mainly microscopic life-form takes its name from the Greek word plagktos, meaning wandering?	- anneke smelik, the flight from flesh - virtual reality in science fiction films NOT TO BE QUOTED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR. The Flight from the Flesh Virtual reality in sciencefiction films Virtual reality The term �virtual reality� was coined in 1986 by computer scientist Jaron Lanier. It is a paradoxical term, because �virtual� is almost the opposite of �reality�. �Virtual reality� is in fact a contradictio in terminis. Computer technology made this paradox possible. In virtual reality the computer creates a reality which is and remains virtual, but which the user can enter and influence by the feedback mechanisms of the computer. This results in an �as if� reality - different from the �as if� realities of cinema and literature - more real than fiction, but more virtual than reality. VR is an electronic environment of threedimensional graphic representations produced by the computer, which can be entered by the user through input-output technologies such as data gloves and a head-mounted display (HMD), or even a complete data suit through which the user is connected to the computer. It is a technology that in the words of Michael Heim "convinces the participant that he or she is actually in another place by substituting the primary sensory input with data received [and] produced by a computer" (Heim, 1998: 220-221). In everyday parlance virtual reality is often equated with �cyberspace�, the trendy word that sciencefiction novelist William Gibson introduced in his novel Neuromancer in 1984. Like VR, cyberspace refers to an electronic interactive environment, but the term refers more specifically to the cybernetic data space of the computer. In this article I will not discuss VR as a technology, but representations of VR as they appear in recent sciencefiction films. As will be explained below, VR is often represented as a tunnel. This is effectuated in a computer simulation. What are the meanings and effects of this particular representation of virtual reality as a tunnel? In this article I will take a closer look at these tunnel-like computer simulations; representations which are highly influenced by the new information and communication technology (ICT). I will first examine in how far these computerised scenes are a continuation or discontinuation with cinematic traditions. Then I place the hallucinating VR scenes and the hype concerning the new digital media in the context of the Californian hippie culture and the drugs scene. I will finally focus on the desire in these sciencefiction films to transcend the body and become pure mind. This problematic will be discussed from a gender perspective. I will argue that a certain ambivalence towards the body results in flight away from the flesh in VR. This may be read as a flight away from the feminine, but it can also be seen as a flight back into the womb � into the matrix. In discussing the cinematic VR scenes I will focus exclusively on the vision of virtual reality which is being represented and not discuss the narratives of the films. The tunnel As a new technology, virtual reality inspires fantasmatic, mostly futuristic, representations in literature such as cyberpunk, films within the genre of sciencefiction and computer games on cd-rom and on the WWW. The virtual spaces that are evoked by computer technology, call for a fantasy to actually enter those spaces. This fantasy is expressed on the one hand by a utopia in which the subject is liberated from the restrictions of the body, and on the other hand by a dystopia in which the human body and/or mind splits open. Within the small corpus of sciencefiction films which have thematised developments in computer technology, there are some very remarkable similarities to be found in the way virtual reality is represented. From one of the first movies in which characters enter the mainframe of the computer, Tron, through the way in which characters find themselves in virtual realities in films such as Freejack, Lawnmower Man, Hacker or Johnny Mnemonic, to the most recent film on VR, The Matrix -- virtual reality and the trip into it are represented in conspicuously similar ways. The similarities are the following: VR is imaged by computer animation; VR is represented as cyberspace, that is to say as the cybernetic space of the computer; VR is visualised as a claustrofobic tunnel in which the character is sucked at great speed; at the end of the tunnel the character enters an altogether different dimension in which cyberspace is represented as pure mind or as a cosmic power; after the exhilirating ride through the tunnel there is a much quieter and more open VR space in which the character can freely move, float or fly. However, this space of virtual reality threatens to trap the character; he or she can disappear into it, disintegrate, fall to pieces, become mad; death is often imminent. Finally, the character is either liberated and returns to the real world, or is lost in space and dies. These similarities in the cinematic representation of virtual reality are quite striking. Especially the tunnel-like animation in which the character enters virtual reality is a recurring topos in sciencefiction films. One of the earliest examples is certainly the psychedelic ride through the universe at the end of 2001: Space Odyssey; a more recent one is Jodie Foster�s spectacular space travel through �wormholes� in Contact (1997), or the much shorter tunnels which transport the characters in The Matrix to the virtual world. Continuity or discontinuity? In order to know whether the tunnel images in which virtual reality is represented continue or discontinue cinematic traditions I will first analyse some cinematic aspects of the films. The scenes which represent VR form a break in the narrative; they do not continue the narrative flow but interrupt the story in a spectacular display of special - digital - effects. This is in part effectuated by the camera, or rather the simulation of a camera. The virtual position of the camera in these scenes is rather striking. The computer images suggest that the camera moves autonomously through the tunnel, without the usual reverse shot to the character who is actually being transported through the tunnel. Thus, the simulated camera offers a completely disembodied point of view as the point of identification for the spectator. It is rare in classical cinema to see this kind of sustained point of view in which the gaze of the camera coincides with the eye of the character, without showing the character in the recurrent reverse shot. But where the cinematic body disappears, the spectator's body is called upon through the appeal of these scenes on sensory experience. In foregrounding the visual spectacle the tunnel scenes engage rather than address the spectator, producing a kinetic experience through an overwhelming flow of images. This kind of virtual point of view shot is quite predominant in computer games, for example in adventure games like Doom and Quake, but also in mystery games like Myst and Riven. In these games there is no character to which the simulated point of view is connected, and with whom the player may identify. In Doom and Quake an icon in the frame represents the player's position. The icon, a hand holding a gun, takes the place of the simulated moving camera. In Myst and Riven there is no such icon, but there is still the same immediate point of view for the player in the game. Where digital media like computer games or the World Wide Web have adopted photographic realism and the convention of the screen from traditional visual media like cinema (Manovich 1996, 1998), it seems that the sciencefiction film has adopted this rather unusual, immediate yet disembodied, point of view from computer games. In the VR-scenes in the sciencefiction films that I discuss here the most salient moment is the claustrophobic ride through a tunnel that draws the spectator into the image. In for example Tron, Freejack, and the first Lawnmower Man, and many other recent science fiction films, the characters are sucked up by the tunnel at great speed. The tunnel functions as a transmission between two different dimensions or worlds; a topos which is derived from fairy tales and myths. The journey through the tunnel in the sciencefiction films is in itself quite a speedy experience and more than just a passage. This kind of tunnel journeys resemble the chase that has become such a standard element in Hollywood film, almost from the beginning of silent cinema with its fascination for movement. However, the camera in the VR scenes is not moved by the cameraman nor is it placed on a moving dolly, but computer simulation suggests an anotnomously moving camera. In this effort to render motion at its most extreme we find a continuation if not culmination of cinematic tradition. The computer animated images suggest that one moves through the tunnel rapidly, with many sharp corners demanding fast movements sideways or upwards and downwards, and graphic images flashing by at top speed. The effect for the spectator is rather like a kinetic delirium. The chaotic way in which the digitalised images flash by the retina produces a vertiginous experience that upsets normal ways of viewing. The scenes bring about a intensification of the viewing experience that is close to a kick or intoxication. The spectator is thrown into some kind of free fall; drowning in a surging vortex; immersed in a giddying whirlpool of kinetic images. The spectator has no illusion of control over the image, but is rather subjected to the exhilirating impression of being launched at great speed like a missile into a narrow tunnel. The computer generated representation of virtual reality continues the old myth of total cinema. For some critics, like André Bazin (1967), it has been the dream of cinema to represent reality as closely as possible, although for Bazin the effect was not exactly the kick in itself but rather an insight into reality. Such reflection was wasted on the Hollywood film industry which was more geared towards total experience than total cinema. Or, rather, the aim of total cinema was not an increasing verisimilitude in itself, but rather an increase in visual pleasure. Thus, Hollywood cinema has always encouraged and embraced new technologies which could add to that effect, from sound and colour, to widescreen and recent digital technologies (Baker, 1993). At times this went as far as extending beyond the visual senses, in such hapless experiments with 3D, and even �smellovision� or �odoramic film�. In view of this cinematic history computer animated virtual reality means to Hollywood no more than yet another special effect to achieve complete simulation of reality; representation will no longer do the trick. Simulated images can produce the immersion of the spectator in the immediacy of her visual pleasure. As Robin Baker (1993) argues, digital technology is mostly put to use for special effects in cinema, continuing a long standing cinematic tradition; VR is no exception to the rule. Cyberdelia As I have just argued, the special effects of the digital journey through the tunnel in these sciencefiction films can be compared to the stereotypical Hollywood scene of the �exhilirating ride�. Scott Bukatman relates this kind of spectacular scenes to the rides in Disney parks, in which movement suggests an ecstatic kinesis which has become an experiential end in itself (1993: 239-40). He argues that this kind of motion points to an experience of utopian freedom; there are no boundaries, there is just the sheer joy of speed and movement. In this paragraph I will explore some of the utopian elements in these scenes, before I will discuss the dystopian aspects in the last part of this article. The tunnel ride into virtual reality is uncannily close to a hallucinating trip. In that sense the psychedelic ride in 2001 was exemplary in more than one way. This hallucinating aspect can be found in the visualisations of virtual reality in Hacker and Johnny Mnemonic. Internet is here visualised as a cybernetic space which can be entered by the Net surfers. The Net is graphically represented as a cybercity, microchips becoming roads and skyscrapers. The representations of Internet is futuristic, in that everything is smooth and fast; no time needed for downloading, no congestion, no 'World Wide Wait'. It's a real highway where everyone can surf at high speed. In this utopia the server is never down and technology never fails. In Hacker the utopian spirit is expressed by transglobal network and solidarity in a variation on the socialist ideal 'hackers of all countries get united� [english translation of communist slogan?]. Both films play on some kind of transcendental presence: in the glitzy graphical visualisation of the Net in Hacker the letters g. o. d. flash by; in the case of Johnny Mnemonic a mysterious face of a woman looms up regularly in the virtual world of the Net. The visual emphasis on the hallucinating effect of virtual reality in the VR scenes seems to me of great importance. One could say that virtual reality in sciencefiction films is visualised as a hallucination. The nestor of cyberpunk fiction, William Gibson, described cyberspace as �consensual hallucination� in his novel Neuromancer. In cyberpunk literature and in sciencefiction films VR is often approached as some kind of consciousness expanding drug; in that sense we could speak of �cyberdelia�. The Belgian cultural critic Lieven de Cauter (1995) argues that our postmodern times show a cultural hunger for excess and ecstasy. In the desire for transgressive experience the cinematic visualisation of virtual reality stands by no means on its own. This desire can be found in very different parts of popular culture such as techno, acid, house, the raves and the increasing use of drugs like XTC. De Cauter sees this phenomenon as �recreational escapism�. This escapism is charactarised by a desire for the transformation of the experience of time and space. Transforming time and space is one of the most important aspects of the VR film scenes. The scenes are pure fantasy in that the images are generated by the computer and represent an experience that is so far impossible in real life. Thus, the images have no referent in reality. It is characteristic of fantasy to be free of boundaries. As such, we see that the characters in virtual reality are temporarily liberated from the body and freely cross time and space. From the way the images are designed (for example in the disembodied point of view), there is a strong desire to transgress physical boundaries, or even to let the body behind altogether. It is the euphoria of becoming pure mind. In this respect, it is striking how clean these 'trips' are: free from the body, the character falls, flies or floats virtually through space. There is hardly any carnality, no 'wetware' of the body. This stands in stark contrast to the abjection of 'normal' use of drugs, which can be found in a film like Trainspotting, where the abject functions of the body are foregrounded in excessive peeing, pooping, sweating and vomiting. Or course, the relation between VR and drugs has been noted before (Hayward 1993). Timothy Leary saw the personal computer as a safe alternative for LSD in the nineties; cyberdelia have replaced psychedelia. Sherry Turkle remarks that in everyday language somebody behind the PC is called a 'user', and not viewer or. However, she prefers to refer to the computer's holding power in terms of seduction rather than addiction (1995: 50). In sciencefiction films VR has been represented as an alternative to chemical drugs, like the �plug in drug� in the television series Wild Palms or the socalled SQUID�s in the film Strange Days . This imbrication of the human body and electronic media was foreshadowed by the visceral VCR in Cronenberg's Videodrome . Technopaganism Journals on digital media like Wired , Mute and Mondo 2000 created quite a hype in cyberspace and virtual reality, deliberating hazy utopias about a digitalised information society. This kind of literature shows how cyberculture is rooted in the subcultures of the west coast of the United States of America. Hayward (1993) has pointed out how Silicon Valley has continued the hippie subculture of California. Some of the originators of cyberculture, Brenda Laurel (1997), Howard Rheingold (1993), Jaron Lanier and John Barlow (see interviews in Zaleski 1997), are from California and reflect in their texts a sixties ideology. This ideology is less politicised but not any less utopian than the sixties, and often comes close to New Age philosophies, which in the context of technological developments in ICT is also called �New Edge� (see e.g. Mondo, 1992). The contemporary hippie is now called a �zippie�; the �zen-inspired pagan professional� (Zaleski 1997). The combination of new age thought and developments in ICT produce some ideas that acquire an almost mythical status. One of the recurring ideas is that cyberspace is or will become a revolutionary consciousness. John Barlow for example thinks that electronic media will reveal a collective organism of the mind (in Zaleski 1997: 27-53). He sees it as a kind of hyperhuman organism that wants to live and grow. Barlow speaks in this respect of a world in which people communicate through a global brain. Electronic media produce an informed space between minds where pure energy is exchanged. It is a space 'without obstructions', where one is liberated from the physical impediments of the body (51). Barlow is by far not the only one who believes that the World Wide Web is like an organism, and the software its brains. This is not a mere metaphor, as some digerati do believe that people can plug in to their personal computer in the near future. The central idea here is �emergent Artificial Intelligence�, by which scientists refer to the possible evolution of artificial intelligence into an autonomous and organic consciousness. The idea of this possibility is partly based on the Gaia hypothesis of James Lovelock, meaning that Earth is a self regulating system (Dery 1996: 53). It is also partly based on the scientific notion that consciousness will emerge if an organism becomes complex. That is to say that one individual neuron in the human brain is not conscious, but that billions of neurons in a complex relation can elevate consciousness. Eventually, in this line of thought, computers will become so complex as to simulate inner life. This idea is sometimes related to Internet; uncontrolled growth could eventually lead to a global, artificial intelligence. Some scientists, like Marvin Minsky (1988) at MIT, truly think that one day they will be able to upload their brains to the computer, from organic material to silicon, or the other way around, to download information from the computer directly into the brain. One of the founders of computer technology, Hans Moravec (1988), also believes that the transferral between wetware and hardware will be possible in the future. They do not no yet know what form this might take: whether it will be a robot or cyborg, or a computer generated artificial reality, or even �wet� computers that can be plugged into the body. The point here is that the utopia of a posthuman universe is quite generally accepted in cyberculture, with its strong belief in future robotic life forms that will develop independent reflection and procreation and evolve into beings that are as complex as humans. In itself I do not object to such futuristic ideas of a posthuman world. As Donna Haraway has put it in the 1980s, we all are already cyborgs. What I do object to is a mish mash of ideas and theories that glorify cyberculture without much thought to any potential drawbacks or dangers. And the nonsensical humdrum of some new age ideas in connection to ICT is quite staggering. The theology of Teilhard de Chardin is immensely popular in new age thought. In the first half of the twentieth century this Jesuit developed ideas about the evolution of the universe. He believed in some kind of evolutionary leap that would take humanity to a universal consciousness: the point Omega. The evolutionary development of consciousness is also central to eastern religions, especially Buddhism. These profound visions are readily, and all too often badly understood, adopted by new age followers. A rather curious example is Mark Pesce who developed the Virtual Reality Modeling Language, a protocol to add 3-D visuals to the Web (see interview in Zaleski 1997: 277-278). He also produced a relatively cheap HMD set for VR navigation on the Net. Next to his merits in ICT, he describes himself as a practising gay and pagan witch. In his 'magick' view the WWW can be compared to the chakra of the third eye. He believes that the last chakra, the crown of the head, will open up on a global scale in 2012, and cosmic energy will flow in. In a rather inimitable way this is connected to extraterrestrial life, the Pathfinder on Mars, and many other such things. In this kind of new edge thinking, that Mark Dery (1996) has called �technopaganism�, anything is connected to anything, without any critical reflection or even consistence of thought. Alternative realities are tossed together: dreams, psychedelia, mediatation, virtuality, or whatever. It is all mixed (up) in a postmodern cauldron. This kind of new age/new edge �philosophies� in cyberculture, are to my mind at times complete nonsense, but also dangerously utopian. I agree wholeheartedly with Mark Dery (1996) who points to some of the problems that ICT poses to contemporary societies, and which are completely denied within some parts of cyberculture. The virtual world of light and disembodiment stands in stark contrast to the harsh reality of economic and social inequalities and ecological disaster. Problems like the growing gap between the information poor and the information rich (Castells, 1996-1998), are seldomly addressed by cyber gurus. Easy utopias tend to deny the materiality of life. Many cyberfantasies more often than not disavow suffering and death. Disembodiment However, physical suffering and fear of death are prominently present in the sciencefiction films that I am discussing here. The utopias which are conceived and developed in sciencefiction, more often than not have a strong dystopian dimension. In my view the films show a certain disrepect for the body. The trip into virtual reality is a flight away from the flesh. Sometimes the body is �virtually� moved to a new space, but more often the physical body is left behind while the virtual body moves around in cyberspace. In The Matrix and eXistenZ, for example, the characters leave their body behind in �reality� in some kind of sleeping beauty position, while they perform actions elsewhere in a virtual space. The virtual and physical body are still related because when the virtual body dies, the physical, �real�, body also dies. According to Mark Dery (1996) human disembodiment is one of the most important characteristics of cyberculture. The human being in the electronic age is rapidly becoming immaterial. The sciencefiction films envisage virtual reality as one of the ways to actualise that desired state of immateriality and disembodiment. The desire of transcending the body resounds time and again in the utopias on ICT, which give shape and content to concepts as cyberspace and virtual reality. Where does this desire to be liberated from the body come from? Why is disembodiment a desired state of being? And how is this problematic related to gender? To answer these questions, I want to return to the VR scenes and explore their dystopian elements. Lawnmower Man I features a famous VR scene in which Jobe takes the blonde beauty of the village on a trip into virtual reality: �this will be the best ride of your life�, he assures her. In a laboratorium Jobe and his girlfriend are tied to a wheel and connected to a computer. In computer animation we see their virtual appearance float in cyberspace. The scene is represented in colourful images and often the tunnellike whirlpools appear. Their virtual bodies melt into a kind of dragonfly, but when they separate from one another the girl gets stuck. Getting scared she calls Jobe for help. He says that she is stuck in "the matter of the primal mind". While she gets more and more afraid, he changes into a monster with strange bulging forms that merge into sucking holes with which he attackes her. Her scream initiates a cut back to the lab where the girl hangs unconscious in the wheel. She has lost her mind in cyberspace and does not play any role in the rest of the narrative. Jobe becomes more evil in the film, convinced that VR turns him into god. A the end of the film he disappears into cyberspace through the telephone. This scene shows the darker side of the desire to transcend the body. The fantasy of heterosexual union, the freudian flying and the dragonfly I leave to the filmmaker to account for (Springer 1996). But what about Jobe�s fantasy of almighty power to create himself and to destroy the other? The scene is uncannily close to a rape: the woman does not only get the ride of her life, but also the �fuck� of her life, which literally puts her out of her mind. This example shows that new technology or new media do not necessarily lead to new stories. On the contrary: SF often reverts to conventional narrative structures, like here the stereotype of the woman as victim of male violence. Losing her mind in cyberspace, she is the one who has to pay the price for Jobe�s desire of transcending the body in virtual reality. The fantasy of the ultimate trip in the VR-scenes seems to be caught in the western duality of body and mind. In western culture traditionally the mind is not only much higher valued than the body, but feminists have pointed out how the binary opposition of mind/body is inevitably related to the opposition of masculinity and femininity. The desire for the liberation from the body that is so prevalent in contemporary cyber culture, is predicated upon a christian tradition of disgust for the body, and hence for femininity. It is especially in the genre of the horror movie that the disgust for the abject body finds its apotheosis, more so than in sciencefiction which features more the desire to control and transcend the body through technology and become some kind of Übermensch. Barbara Creed (1993) has argued that the horror film is the genre that exploits the western fear and disgust of the female body. A recent example of this is the self-conscious SF horror filmAlien Resurrection, where the men sense and fear the erotic solidarity between the clone Ripley and the cyborg Call (played by Sigourney Weaver and Wynona Ryder) from which they are excluded, and in which the disgust is located in the abject and Alien, who represents the monstrous, reproductive, female powers. In several texts on cyberspace I encountered quite negative references to the body. The body is seen as a living hell, from which one can be liberated through virtual reality. Gibson, for example, writes in his novel Neuromancer about the �lichaamloze uitgelatenheid van cyberspace� from which the character Case falls back into �the prison of his own flesh� (p. 6). Heim schrijft: "Suspended in computer space, the cybernaut leaves the prison of the body and emerges in a world of digital sensation" (1991: 64). And John Barlow believes that "the Net is somehow going to free us from the tyranny of the body (�); by going digital we can break free of the prison of the flesh (in Zaleski, 1997: 35). Although these authors may differ considerably in background, they share their gender. In this respect it is remarkable that one of the few women who has been actively producing in cyber culture, Brenda Laurel, emphasises that "When women talk about V.R. they speak of taking the body with them" (cited in Plant 1997: 188; my italics throughout this paragraph). Except that I don�t quite share the disgust of the body� after all the body is also a source of pleasure and not only of pain and suffering � I find the negative view of the body problematic because of its feminine connotations. Many cultural critics have seen in the flight away from the body in SF and cyber culture, a flight away from femininity (Balsamo 1996, Dery 1996, Penley 1991, Plant 1997, Sobschack 1997, Springer 1996 en Stone 1996). The matrix The VR-scenes in the sciencefiction films do, however, present something strange, in which we can perhaps see some kind �return of the repressed�. The body, the feminine, returns unexpectedly on a metaphorical level. As I mentioned earlier, the desire to transcend the body is represented in these films as a ride into a space. It is a ride into something. When the character enters virtual reality through the confined space of the tunnel it is literally an internal experience; the trip goes into the matrix of the computer, into the Net, into the psyche or into space. The association with a vagina or uterus comes to mind. The tunnels are not only narrow and claustrofobic, but in most of the films also formless and liquefied, with continual fluid �matter� continually expanding and shrinking in every direction. The cyberspace in which the character ends up at the end of the tunnel is often equally fluid and formless. Although in some films a metallic blue colour is used to indicate technology, as in Johnny Mnemonic and Hackers, more often the colour red dominates, as in Virtuosity, The Lawnmower Man, Tekwar II , and Fortress, adding to the association with the feminine �flesh�. In spite of the colour red there is no abject imagery as is often the case in horrorlike cinematic representations of the womb (Creed, 1993). This probably has to do with the rather �clean� digitalised imagery of the tunnel. Anyway, we can conclude that cyberspace as matrix, a much used metaphor in cyber culture, is visualised quite literally in these films. Derived from the Latin �mater� (mother), �matrix� originally meant in late Middle English, "'breeding female', later 'womb'" (New OED 1998). Its current meaning is "an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure", and specifically in mathematics it signifies "a rectangular array of quantities or expressions in rows and columns that is treated as a single entity and manipulated according to particular rules" (idem). The often used metaphor of the matrix for cyberspace is probably mostly related to the mathematical meaning of the term. Yet, the VR-scenes of contemporary science fiction films seem to visually foreground the original meaning of the matrix as uterus, as womb, in the topos of the computerised tunnel as a vehicle for the trip into cyberspace. The ride through the tunnel, traditionally an image for the birth channel, also points to this reading. The fantasy of getting rid of the body, of sheer weightlessness, of dissolving in virtual reality, can then be understood as a desire to unite with the matrix. It is ultimately a desire to break down the separation between subject and object by returning to the womb. The euphoria of pure mind that I mentioned earlier, is in fact what the Cauter calls the �techno version of a pantheistic desire for loss of self and identity� (1995, p. 86). Through the human fusion with electronics, consciousness melts into the matrix of cyberspace. Delany argued that the power of a metaphor (his example is Haraway�s metaphor of the cyborg) is formed by a poetic and psychological surplus of meaning (cited in Roberts, 2000, p. 179). This also holds for the metaphor of cyberspace as matrix. It is especially Gibson who has written so poetically on cyberspace. The matrix is for Gibson a �nonspace�, �an infinite blue space�, presenting �limitless gulfs of nothingness� (p. 81,) in which the charaters have sex and experience an orgasm �in timeless space, a vastness like the matrix� (p. 45). This cosmic edge takes the metaphor of the matrix beyond the womb into the figure of a universal Ur-mother. The maternal-feminine Sadie Plant (1995, 1997) has pointed to the feminist implications of cyberspace as matrix. Referring to Irigaray she scetches the age-old dream of transcendence as a male desire to be redeemed from (physical) matter; a desire that has been interpreted by Irigaray as a flight away from the mother. Yet, Plant argues that cyberspace is a possible place for the affirmation of women (1995, p. 60). To arrive at this rather optimistic idea, she not only uses hard figures about the increasing number of women on the digital labour market, but also takes up Freud�s observation that women have only contributed to culture by spinning and weaving. Reading the digital networks (Internet, the Web) as a woven fabric, Plant sees in the digital future the final end of patriarchy (1997). This seems to me a rather naïve dream of the future. However, I am more surprised that Plant does not explore any further the metaphor of the matrix as womb. Is it not ironic that the desire to transcend the body leads the characters in sciencefiction films straight into the womb, into the matrix? In her exposition on the myth of Plato�s cave, Irigaray (1985) refers throughout to the womb as the matrix. She fiercely criticises the male tendency to forget and repress the origin, which she calls the maternal-feminine. It requires an enormous revolution to undo this forgetting. To actually remember, let alone value, the origin, is a sheer impossible feat. That origin (the cave, the womb) is for Irigaray always material. To step out of that cave is to forget and deny the body, the flesh. However, in order to step out of the cave into light and reason, the male prisoner pays a rather high price. He is not allowed to remember the cave, let alone nurture any desire to return to it. In Irigaray�s words, he therefore suffers of �dizziness, dazzlement� and even �aphasia� (p. 273). When we look at the VR-scenes in the films, the tortuous tunnels are indeed both dizzying and dazzling. It may be no accident that the characters which are launched into the tunnels are mostly male. In the cyberspace tunnels those men do no longer speak, but they cry and shout out in pain or fear. Aphasia, indeed. Silverman (1988) has argued that cinema is predicated upon the non-signifying female cry, but in genres like sciencefiction and horror men are increasingly the ones who cry out in fear or pain. Unwittingly, those films give insight into the dangers of forgetting the body, of denying the flesh, of leaving behind the feminine. But the flesh fights back: sinuous, tortuous, vertiginous, it demands its debt; the tunnel threatens to swallow the character. The desire for the loss of self by entering the matrix and leaving behind the body is a fundamentally ambivalent desire. The universal mother does not only give life, but also takes it. It is a fantasy which is both claustrofobic and ecstatic, pleasurable and painful. Next to the euphoria and utopia of the liberation from the body, we also see the fear and the threat of the final demise of the body. Several critics (Jeffords 1994, Springer 1996, Tasker 1993) have argued that the male body in action and sciencefiction films of the nineties was subjected to quite extreme injuries. In these VR-scenes this trend is continued. It is the male body that is about to collapse or succumb. Granted, it is a virtual body, but visually this makes very little difference for the spectator. It may look a little less bloody than the more traditional cyborg films such as The Terminator or Robocop. But this may precisely be the point, because virtuality controls materiality. We may even say that VR sublimates the body, the flesh, the blood. It is only at a metaphorical level that the body returns in the form of a vaginal tunnel and womb-like cyberspace. But it is in that virtual space that danger lurks. In Freejack and in Virtuosity the VR-trip starts in a close up of respectively an eye and a mouth: the character goes literally into the body to be then sucked into the tunnel and end up in cyberspace. In the VR-scènes in Ghost in the Machine, Tekwar II, andVirtuosity the �ultimate trip� involves a serious threat of injury, fragmentation or even death. Also in Hackers, Johnny Mnemonic, The Matrix and eXistenZ the characters almost or actually lose their life in cyberspace. This is often visually represented by �deleting� the character in computer animation. Sometimes the visualisation of the tunnel reminds one of testimonies of near-death experiences: dying is represented as a dark tunnel at the end of which shines a light; this image is most literally shown in the older film Brainstorm when Michael Brace almost dies. Foetus An image which supports the interpretation of cyberspace as a uterine space, is the appearance of a foetus. This occors at the end of the space travel in 2001. A Space Odyssey, but also in Fortress and The Matrix. In The Matrix foetuses are bred to be planted in virtual reality as future citizens. In Kubrick�s 2001 travelling through the cosmos is equal to travelling backwards in time; it is a simultaneous death and birth ending in the image of an almost translucent foetus. In the film Fortress the theme of time travel has a different function. The character John is tied to a similar turning wheel as in the Lawnmower Man and plugged into the computer. In these scene his memory will be deleted. Just as in Johnny Mnemonic the film produces a direct relation between the (superior) memory of the computer and the human mind. Where Johnny has to give up his early memories to make place for computer data, and thus forgets his mother (!), John�s forced trip through his memories is a gradual destruction of his subjectivity. Although a tech noir film with punk elements Johnny Mnemonic ends in a typical Hollywood last minute rescue. Thus, Johnny is saved and his memory restored. He can now remember his mother, who appears to be the mysterious presence in the Net. John in Fortress is not so lucky. He ends up as a homunculus, a foetus-like figure in a bottle. When he sees that image in VR, he cries out from pain and like a virtual Oedipus tears out his eyes. Conclusion In the VR scenes which I have been discussing here, the desire to transcend the body takes the form of a union with the matrix, which I have read as the archetypical maternal-feminine. Loss of the body, however, produces fear. The desire for the loss of self by dissolving into the womb is an ambivalent fantasy which is as attractive as it is repulsive. The principle of the universal mother embodies both intense pleasure and intense pain; Eros and Thanatos. The male characters cannot leave their body behind and re-enter the matrix without paying their price. In the fantasmatic VR scenes we can therefore see that the men desperately try to return from virtual reality and return to the physical body. Apparently, the earthly body is not so bad after all. The flesh fights back and revolts against the surreal desire for a bodyless cyber life. However fast the developments in hardware and software may be, we can never survive without the wetware. 7.254 words � 2001: A Space Odyssey (Stanley Kubrick 1968) � Alien Resurrection (Jean-Pierre Jeunet 1997) � Brainstorm (Douglas Trumbell 1983)	i don't know
The nautical term fo'c'sle (pronounced foxel) is a common shortening of what word referring to the forward part of a ship where sailors live?	Sailing Terms Sailing Terms Please enjoy this nautical glossary of sailing terms. Some are ones that we use in everyday language - now you can know the origins. Sailing Terms starting with ... Above board – On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything. Abaft – Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch") Abaft the beam – A relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow. e.g. "two points abaft the port beam." Abandon Ship – An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger. Abeam – 'On the beam', a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel. Aboard – On or in a vessel. Close aboard means near a ship. Accommodation ladder – A portable flight of steps down a ship's side. Admiral – Senior naval officer of Flag rank. In ascending order of seniority, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral and Admiral of the Fleet (Royal Navy). Derivation reputedly Arabic, from "Emir al Bath" ("Ruler of the waters"). Admiralty law – Body of law that deals with maritime cases. In UK administered by the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice. Adrift – Afloat and unattached in any way to the shore or seabed. It may also imply that a vessel is not anchored and not under control, therefore goes where the wind and current take her, (loose from moorings, or out of place). Also refers to any gear not fastened down or put away properly. It can also be used to mean "absent without leave". Aft – Towards the stern (of the vessel) Aground – Resting on or touching the ground or bottom. Ahead – Forward of the bow. Ahoy – A cry to draw attention. Term used to hail a boat or a ship, as "Boat ahoy!" Aid to Navigation – (ATON) Any device external to a vessel or aircraft specifically intended to assist navigators in determining their position or safe course, or to warn them of dangers or obstructions to navigation. All hands – Entire ship's company, both officers and enlisted personnel. Aloft – Above the ship's uppermost solid structure; overhead or high above. Alongside – By the side of a ship or pier. Amidships (or midships) – In the middle portion of ship, along the line of the keel. Anchor – An object designed to prevent or slow the drift of a ship, attached to the ship by a line or chain; typically a metal, hook like, object designed to grip the bottom under the body of water. Anchorage – A suitable place for a ship to anchor. Area of a port or harbor. Anchor's aweigh – Said of an anchor when just clear of the bottom. Anchor ball – Black shape hoisted in forepart of a ship to show that ship is anchored in a fairway. Anchor buoy – A small buoy secured by a light line to anchor to indicate position of anchor on bottom. Anchor chain or cable – Chain connecting the ship to the anchor. Anchor detail – Group of men who handle ground tackle when the ship is anchoring or getting underway. Anchor light – White light displayed by a ship at anchor. Two such lights are displayed by a ship over 150 feet (46 m) in length. Anchor watch – Making sure that the anchor is holding and the vessel is not drifting. Important during rough weather and at night. Most marine GPS units have an Anchor Watch alarm capability. Armament – A ship's weapons. Ashore – On the beach, shore or land. Astern – Toward the stern; an object or vessel that is abaft another vessel or object. Asylum Harbor – A harbor used to provide shelter from a storm. ASW – Anti-submarine warfare. Athwart, athwartships – At right angles to the fore and aft or centerline of a ship ATON - See Aid to Navigation above and associated image Avast – Stop! Cease or desist from whatever is being done. Awash – So low in the water that the water is constantly washing across the surface. Aweigh – Position of an anchor just clear of the bottom. Aye, aye – Reply to an order or command to indicate that it, firstly, is heard; and, secondly, is understood and will be carried out. ("Aye, aye, sir" to officers) Azimuth compass – An instrument employed for ascertaining position of the sun with respect to magnetic north. The azimuth of an object is its bearing from the observer measured as an angle clockwise from true north. Azimuth circle – Instrument used to take bearings of celestial objects. B [top] Back and fill – To use the advantage of the tide being with you when the wind is not. Backstays – Long lines or cables, reaching from the rear of the vessel to the mast heads, used to support the mast. Baggywrinkle – A soft covering for cables (or any other obstructions) that prevents sail chafing from occurring. Bank (sea floor) – A large area of elevated sea floor Banyan – Traditional Royal Navy term for a day or shorter period of rest and relaxation. Bar – Large mass of sand or earth, formed by the surge of the sea. They are mostly found at the entrances of great rivers or havens, and often render navigation extremely dangerous, but confer tranquility once inside. See also: Touch and go, grounding. Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem 'Crossing the bar' an allegory for death. Barrelman – A sailor that was stationed in the crow's nest. Bar pilot – A bar pilot guides ships over the dangerous sandbars at the mouth of rivers and bays. Beacon – A lighted or unlighted fixed aid to navigation attached directly to the earth’s surface. (Lights and daybeacons both constitute beacons.) Beam – The beam of a ship is its width at the widest point, or a point alongside the ship at the mid-point of its length. Beam ends – The sides of a ship. "On her beam ends" may mean the vessel is literally on her side and possibly about to capsize; more often, the phrase means the vessel is listing 45 degrees or more. Bear away – Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit. Bear down – Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit. Bearing – The horizontal direction of a line of sight between two objects on the surface of the earth. Before the mast – Literally, the area of a ship before the foremast (the forecastle). Most often used to describe men whose living quarters are located here, officers being housed behind (abaft) the mast and enlisted men before the mast. This was because the midships area where the officers were berthed is more stable, being closer to the center of gravity, and thus more comfortable. It is less subject to the up and down movement resulting from the ship's pitching. Belaying pins – Bars of iron or hard wood to which running rigging may be secured, or belayed. Berth – A bed on a boat, or a space in a port or harbour where a vessel can be tied up. Best bower (anchor) – The larger of two anchors carried in the bow; so named as it was the last, best hope. Bilge – The bilge is the compartment at the bottom of the hull of a ship or boat where water collects so that it may be pumped out of the vessel at a later time. Bilged on her anchor – A ship that has run upon her own anchor. Bimini – Weather-resistant fabric stretched over a stainless steel frame, fastened above the cockpit of a sailboat or flybridge of a power yacht which serves as a rain or sun shade. Bimmy – A punitive instrument Binnacle – The stand on which the ship's compass is mounted. Binnacle list – A ship's sick list. The list of men unable to report for duty was given to the officer or mate of the watch by the ship's surgeon. The list was kept at the binnacle. Bitt, plural Bitts – Posts mounted on the ship's bow, merely comprising two wooden uprights supporting a crossbar, for fastening ropes or cables; also used on various ships to tie boys over for painful (posterior) discipline, more informally than kissing the gunner's daughter. Bitter end – The anchor cable is tied to the bitts, when the cable is fully paid out, the bitter end has been reached. The last part of a rope or cable. Bloody – An intensive derived from the substantive 'blood', a name applied to the Bucks, Scrowers, and Mohocks of the seventeenth centuries. Blue Peter – A blue and white flag hoisted at the foretrucks of ships about to sail. Boat – A craft or vessel designed to float on, and provide transport over, water. Boatswain or bosun – A non-commissioned officer responsible for the sails, ropes and boats on a ship who issues "piped" commands to seamen. Bollard – From 'bol' or 'bole', the round trunk of a tree. A substantial vertical pillar to which lines may be made fast. Generally on the quayside rather than the ship. Booby – A type of bird that has little fear and therefore is particularly easy to catch, hence booby prize. Booby hatch – A sliding hatch or cover. Boom – A spar used to extend the foot of a for-and-aft sail. Booms – Masts or yards, lying on board in reserve. Boom vang (vang) – A sail control that lets one apply downward tension on the boom, countering the upward tension provided by the mainsail. The boom vang adds an element of control to mainsail shape when the mainsheet is let out enough that it no longer pulls the boom down. Boom vang tension helps control leech twist, a primary component of sail power. Bottomry – Pledging a ship as security in a financial transaction. Buoy – A floating object of defined shape and color, which is anchored at a given position and serves as an aid to navigation. Bow – The front of a ship. Bow-chaser, chase or chase-piece – A long gun with a relatively small bore, placed in the bow-port to fire directly ahead. Used especially while chasing an enemy vessel to damage its sails and rigging. (quoted from A Sea of Words) Bowline – A type of knot, producing a strong loop of a fixed size, topologically similar to a sheet bend. Also a rope attached to the side of a sail to pull it towards the bow (for keeping the windward edge of the sail steady). Bowse – To pull or hoist. Bowsprit – A spar projecting from the bow used as an anchor for the forestay and other rigging. Brail – To furl or truss a sail by pulling it in towards the mast, or the ropes used to do so. Brass monkeys or brass monkey weather – Very cold weather, origin from the cannon balls being stored on a wheeled platform (monkey) made of brass. If the weather was so cold as to cause cannon balls to fall off the brass monkey due to different shrinkage rates of the dissimilar metals it was termed to be cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey. Bridge – A structure above the weather deck, extending the full width of the vessel, which houses a command centre, itself called by association, the bridge. Bring to – Cause a ship to be stationary by arranging the sails. Broaching-to – A sudden movement in navigation, when the ship, while scudding before the wind, accidentally turns her leeward side to windward, also use to describe the point when water starts to come over the gunwhale due to this turn. Buffer – The chief bosun's mate (in the Royal Navy), responsible for discipline. Bulkhead – An upright wall within the hull of a ship. Particularly a load bearing wall. Bulwark – The extension of the ship's side above the level of the weather deck. Bumboat – A private boat selling goods. Bumpkin – An iron bar (projecting out-board from a ship's side) to which the lower and topsail brace blocks are sometimes hooked. Chains supporting/stabilising the bowsprit. Buntline – One of the lines tied to the bottom of a square sail and used to haul it up to the yard when furling. Bunting Tosser – A signalman who prepares and flies flag hoists. Also known in the American Navy as a skivvy waver. Buoyed Up – Lifted by a buoy, especially a cable that has been lifted to prevent it from trailing on the bottom. By and Large – By means into the wind, while large means with the wind. By and large is used to indicate all possible situations "the ship handles well both by and large". By the board – Anything that has gone overboard. E [top] Earrings – Small lines, by which the uppermost corners of the largest sails are secured to the yardarms. Embayed – The condition where a sailing vessel is confined between two capes or headlands, typically where the wind is blowing directly onshore. Extremis – (also known as “in extremis”) the point under International Rules of the Road (Navigation Rules) at which the privileged (or stand-on) vessel on collision course with a burdened (or give-way) vessel determines it must maneuver to avoid a collision. Prior to extremis, the privileged vessel must maintain course and speed and the burdened vessel must maneuver to avoid collision. F [top] Fathom – A unit of length equal to 6 feet (1.8 m), roughly measured as the distance between a man's outstretched hands. Fender – An air or foam filled bumper used in boating to keep boats from banging into docks or each other. Figurehead – symbolic image at the head of a traditional sailing ship or early steamer. Fireship – A ship loaded with flammable materials and explosives and sailed into an enemy port or fleet either already burning or ready to be set alight by its crew (who would then abandon it) in order to collide with and set fire to enemy ships. First rate – The classification for the largest sailing warships of the 17th through 19th centuries. They had 3 masts, 850+ crew and 100+ guns. Fish – 1. To repair a mast or spar with a fillet of wood. 2. To secure an anchor on the side of the ship for sea (otherwise known as "catting".) First Lieutenant – In the Royal Navy, the senior lieutenant on board; responsible to the Commander for the domestic affairs of the ship's company. Also known as 'Jimmy the One' or 'Number One'. Removes his cap when visiting the mess decks as token of respect for the privacy of the crew in those quarters. Officer i/c cables on the forecastle. In the U.S. Navy the senior person in charge of all Deck hands. First Mate – The Second in command of a ship Flag hoist – A number of signal flags strung together to convey a message, e.g. 'England expects...'. Flank – The maximum speed of a ship. Faster than "full speed". Flatback – A Great Lakes slang term for a vessel without any self unloading equipment. Flog - To beat, to punish. Fluke – The wedge-shaped part of an anchor's arms that digs into the bottom. Fly by night – A large sail used only for sailing downwind, requiring little attention. Following sea – Wave or tidal movement going in the same direction as a ship Foot – The bottom of a sail. Footloose – If the foot of a sail is not secured properly, it is footloose, blowing around in the wind. Footrope – Each yard on a square rigged sailing ship is equipped with a footrope for sailors to stand on while setting or stowing the sails Forecastle – A partial deck, above the upper deck and at the head of the vessel; traditionally the sailors' living quarters. Pronounced 'focsle'. The name is derived from the castle fitted to bear archers in time of war. Founder – To fill with water and sink → Wiktionary Fore – Towards the bow (of the vessel). Forefoot – The lower part of the stem of a ship. Foremast jack – An enlisted sailor, one who is housed before the foremast. Forestays – Long lines or cables, reaching from the front of the vessel to the mast heads, used to support the mast. Freeboard – The height of a ship's hull (excluding superstructure) above the waterline. The vertical distance from the current waterline to the lowest point on the highest continuous watertight deck. This usually varies from one part to another. Full and by – Sailing into the wind (by), but not as close-hauled as might be possible, so as to make sure the sails are kept full. This provides a margin for error to avoid being taken aback (a serious risk for square-rigged vessels) in a tricky sea. Figuratively it implies getting on with the job but in a steady, relaxed way, without undue urgency or strain. Furl – To roll or wrap a sail around the mast or spar to which it is attached. G [top] Gaff – The spar that holds the upper edge of a fore-and-aft or gaff sail. Also a long hook with a sharp point to haul fish in. Galley – the kitchen of the ship Gangplank – A movable bridge used in boarding or leaving a ship at a pier; also known as a "brow". Garbled – Garbling was the (illegal) practice of mixing cargo with garbage. Garboard – The strake closest to the keel (from Dutch gaarboard). Global Positioning System – (GPS) A satellite based radionavigation system providing continuous worldwide coverage. It provides navigation, position, and timing information to air, marine, and land users. Grapeshot – Small balls of lead fired from a cannon, similar to shotgun shot on a larger scale. Used to hurt people, rather than cause structural damage. Grog – Watered-down pusser's rum consisting of half a gill with equal part of water, issued to all seamen over twenty. (CPOs and POs were issued with neat rum) From the British Admiral Vernon who, in 1740, ordered the men's ration of rum to be watered down. He was called "Old Grogram" because he often wore a grogram coat), and the watered rum came to be called 'grog'. Often used (illegally) as currency in exchange for favours in quantities prescribed as 'sippers' and 'gulpers'. Additional issues of grog were made on the command 'splice the mainbrace' for celebrations or as a reward for performing especially onerous duties. The RN discontinued the practice of issuing rum in 1970. A sailor might repay a colleague for a favour by giving him part or all of his grog ration, ranging from "sippers" (a small amount) via "gulpers" (a larger quantity) to "grounders" (the entire tot). Groggy – Drunk from having consumed a lot of grog. Gunner's daughter – see Kissing the G.'s D. Gunwhale – Upper edge of the hull. H [top] Halyard or Halliard – Originally, ropes used for hoisting a spar with a sail attached; today, a line used to raise the head of any sail. Hammock – Canvas sheets, slung from the deckhead in messdecks, in which seamen slept. "Lash up and stow" a piped command to tie up hammocks and stow them (typically) in racks inboard of the ship's side to protect crew from splinters from shot and provide a ready means of preventing flooding caused by damage. Hand Bomber – A ship using coal-fired boilers shoveled in by hand. Hand over fist – To climb steadily upwards, from the motion of a sailor climbing shrouds on a sailing ship (originally "hand over hand"). Handsomely – With a slow even motion, as when hauling on a line "handsomely." Hank – A fastener attached to the luff of the headsail that attaches the headsail to the forestay. Typical designs include a bronze or plastic hook with a spring-operated gate, or a strip of cloth webbing with a snap fastener. Harbor – A harbor or harbour, or haven, is a place where ships may shelter from the weather or are stored. Harbours can be man-made or natural. Haul wind – To point the ship so as to be heading in the same direction as the wind, generally not the fastest point of travel on a sailing vessel. Hawse-hole – A hole in a ship's bow for a cable or chain, such as for an anchor, to pass through. Hawsepiper – An informal maritime industry term used to refer to a merchant ship’s officer who began his or her career as an unlicensed merchant seaman and did not attend a traditional maritime college/academy to earn the officer license. Head – The toilet or latrine of a vessel, which for sailing ships projected from the bows Head of navigation – A term used to describe the farthest point above the mouth of a river that can be navigated by ships. Headsail – Any sail flown in front of the most forward mast. Heave – A vessel's transient up-and-down motion. Heaving to – To stop a sailing vessel by lashing the helm in opposition to the sails. The vessel will gradually drift to leeward, the speed of the drift depending on the vessel's design. Heave down – Turn a ship on its side (for cleaning). Heeling – Heeling is the lean caused by the wind's force on the sails of a sailing vessel. Helmsman – A person who steers a ship Hogging or hog – The distortion of the hull where the ends of the keel are lower than the center. Hold – In earlier use, below the orlop deck, the lower part of the interior of a ship's hull, especially when considered as storage space, as for cargo. In later merchant vessels it extended up through the decks to the underside of the weather deck. Holiday – A gap in the coverage of newly applied paint, slush, tar or other preservative. Holystone – A chunk of sandstone used to scrub the decks. The name comes from both the kneeling position sailors adopt to scrub the deck (reminiscent of genuflection for prayer), and the stone itself (which resembled a Bible in shape and size). Horn – A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to vibrate a disc diaphragm. Horse – Attachment of sheets to deck of vessel ('Main-sheet horse). Hounds – Attachments of stays to masts. Hull – The shell and framework of the basic flotation-oriented part of a ship Hydrofoil – A boat with wing-like foils mounted on struts below the hull. I [top] Icing – A serious hazard where cold temperatures (below about -10°C) combined with high wind speed (typically force 8 or above on the Beaufort scale) result in spray blown off the sea freezing immediately on contact with the ship Idlers – Members of a ship's company not required to serve watches. These were in general specialist tradesmen such as the carpenter and the sailmaker. In Irons – When the bow of a sailboat is headed into the wind and the boat has stalled and is unable to maneuver In the offing – In the water visible from on board a ship, now used to mean something imminent. Inboard-Outboard drive system – A larger Power Boating alternative drive system to transom mounted outboard motors. J [top] Jack – Either a flag, or a sailor. Typically the flag was talked about as if it were a member of the crew. Strictly speaking, a flag is only a "jack" if it is worn at the jackstaff at the bow of a ship. Jacklines or Jack Stays – Lines, often steel wire with a plastic jacket, from the bow to the stern on both port and starboard. The Jack Lines are used to clip on the safety harness to secure the crew to the vessel while giving them the freedom to walk on the deck. Jack Tar – A sailor dressed in 'square rig' with square collar. Formerly with a tarred pigtail. Jib – A triangular staysail at the front of a ship. Jigger-mast – The fourth mast, although ships with four or more masts were uncommon, or the aft most mast where it is smallest on vessels of less than four masts. Jollies – Traditional Royal Navy nickname for the Royal Marines. Junk – Old cordage past its useful service life as lines aboard ship. The strands of old junk were teased apart in the process called picking oakum. K [top] Killick – A small anchor. A fouled killick is the substantive badge of non-commissioned officers in the RN. Seamen promoted to the first step in the promotion ladder are called 'Killick'. The badge signifies that here is an Able Seaman skilled to cope with the awkward job of dealing with a fouled anchor. Keel – The central structural basis of the hull Keelhauling – Maritime punishment: to punish by dragging under the keel of a ship. Kelson – The timber immediately above the keel of a wooden ship. Kissing the gunner's daughter – bend over the barrel of a gun for punitive spanking with a cane or cat Know the ropes – A sailor who 'knows the ropes' is familiar with the miles of cordage and ropes involved in running a ship. L [top] Ladder – On board a ship, all "stairs" are called ladders, except for literal staircases aboard passenger ships. Most "stairs" on a ship are narrow and nearly vertical, hence the name. Believed to be from the Anglo-Saxon word hiaeder, meaning ladder. Laker –Great Lakes slang for a vessel who spends all its time on the 5 Great Lakes. Land lubber – A person unfamiliar with being on the sea. Lanyard – A rope that ties something off. Larboard – The left side of the ship (archaic, see port). cf. starboard. Derived from the old 'lay-board' providing access between a ship and a quay. Large – See By and large. Lateral System – A system of aids to navigation in which characteristics of buoys and beacons indicate the sides of the channel or route relative to a conventional direction of buoyage (usually upstream). Lay – To come and go, used in giving orders to the crew, such as "lay forward" or "lay aloft". To direct the course of vessel. Also, to twist the strands of a rope together. Lay down – To lay a ship down is to begin construction in a shipyard. League – A unit of length, normally equal to three nautical miles. Leech – The aft or trailing edge of a fore-and-aft sail; the leeward edge of a spinnaker; a vertical edge of a square sail. The leech is susceptible to twist, which is controlled by the boom vang and mainsheet. Lee side – The side of a ship sheltered from the wind (cf. weather side). Lee shore – A shore downwind of a ship. A ship which cannot sail well to windward risks being blown onto a lee shore and grounded. Leeway – The amount that a ship is blown leeward by the wind. See also weatherly. Leeward – In the direction that the wind is blowing towards. Let go and haul – An order indicating that the ship is in line with the wind. Letter of marque and reprisal – A warrant granted to a privateer condoning specific acts of piracy against a target as a redress for grievances. Lifeboat – A small steel or wood boat located near the stern of a vessel. Used to get the crew to safety if something happens to the mothership. Line – the correct nautical term for the majority of the cordage or "ropes" used on a vessel. A line will always have a more specific name, such as mizzen topsail halyard, which describes its use. Liner – Ship of The Line: a major warship capable of taking its place in the main (battle) line of fighting ships. Hence modern term for most prestigious passenger vessel: Liner. List – The vessel's angle of lean or tilt to one side, in the direction called roll. Loaded to the gunwales – Literally, having cargo loaded as high as the ship's rail; also means extremely drunk. Loggerhead – An iron ball attached to a long handle, used for driving caulking into seams and (occasionally) in a fight. Hence: 'at loggerheads'. Lubber's line – A vertical line inside a compass case indicating the direction of the ship's head. Luff 1. The forward edge of a sail. 2. To head a sailing vessel more towards the direction of the wind. Luffing 1. When a sailing vessel is steered far enough to windward that the sail is no longer completely filled with wind (the luff of the sail is usually where this first becomes evident). 2. Loosening a sheet so far past optimal trim that the sail is no longer completely filled with wind. 3. The flapping of the sail(s) which results from having no wind in the sail at all. Lying ahull – Waiting out a storm by dousing all sails and simply letting the boat drift. Mainbrace – The brace attached to the mainmast. Mainmast (or Main) – The tallest mast on a ship. Mainsheet – Sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase or decrease downward tension on the boom while sailing upwind, significantly affecting sail shape. For more control over downward tension on the boom, use a boom vang. Man of war – a warship from the age of sail Man overboard! – A cry let out when a seaman has gone overboard Marina – a docking facility for small ships and yachts. Marines Soldiers afloat. Royal Marines formed as the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot in 1664 with many and varied duties including providing guard to ship's officers should there be mutiny aboard. Sometimes thought by seamen to be rather gullible, hence the phrase "tell it to the marines". Mast – A vertical pole on a ship which supports sails or rigging. Masthead – A small platform partway up the mast, just above the height of the mast's main yard. A lookout is stationed here, and men who are working on the main yard will embark from here. See also Crow's Nest. Master – Either the commander of commercial vessel, or a senior officer of a naval sailing ship in charge of routine seamanship and navigation but not in command during combat. Master-at-Arms – A non-commissioned officer responsible for discipline on a naval ship. Standing between the officers and the crew, commonly known in the Royal Navy as 'the Buffer'. Matelot – A traditional Royal Navy term for an ordinary sailor. Mess – An eating place aboard ship. A group of crew who live and feed together, Mess deck catering – A system of catering in which a standard ration is issued to a mess supplemented by a money allowance which may be used by the mess to buy additional victuals from the pusser's stores or elsewhere. Each mess was autonomous and self-regulating. Seaman cooks, often members of the mess, prepared the meals and took them, in a tin canteen, to the galley to be cooked by the ship's cooks. As distinct from "cafeteria messing" where food is issued to the individual hand, which now the general practice. Midshipman – A non-commissioned officer below the rank of Lieutenant. Usually regarded as being "in training" to some degree. Also known as 'Snotty'. 'The lowest form of animal life in the Royal Navy' where he has authority over and responsibility for more junior ranks, yet, at the same time, relying on their experience and learning his trade from them. Mizzenmast (or Mizzen) – The third mast on a ship. Mizzen staysail – Sail on a ketch or yawl, usually lightweight, set from, and forward of, the mizzen mast while reaching in light to moderate air. Monkey fist – a ball woven out of line used to provide heft to heave the line to another location. The monkey fist and other heaving-line knots were sometimes weighted with lead (easily available in the form of foil used to seal e.g. tea chests from dampness) although Clifford W. Ashley notes that there was a "definite sporting limit" to the weight thus added. Moor – to attach a boat to a mooring buoy or post. Also, to a dock a ship. N [top] Navigation rules – Rules of the road that provide guidance on how to avoid collision and also used to assign blame when a collision does occur. Nipper – Short rope used to bind a cable to the "messenger" (a moving line propelled by the capstan) so that the cable is dragged along too (Used because the cable is too large to be wrapped round the capstan itself). During the raising of an anchor the nippers were attached and detached from the (endless) messenger by the ship's boys. Hence the term for small boys: 'nippers'. No room to swing a cat – The entire ship's company was expected to witness floggings, assembled on deck. If it was very crowded, the bosun might not have room to swing the 'cat o' nine tails' (the whip). P [top] Parrel – A movable loop, used to fasten the yard to its respective mast. Part brass rags – Fall out with a friend. From the days when cleaning materials were shared between sailors. Pay – Fill a seam (with caulking or pitch), or to lubricate the running rigging; pay with slush (q.v.), or protect from the weather by covering with slush. See also: The Devil to pay. (French from paix, pitch) Paymaster – The officer responsible for all money matters in RN ships including the paying and provisioning of the crew, all stores, tools and spare parts. See also: purser. Pier-head jump – When a sailor is drafted to a warship at the last minute, just before she sails. Pilot – Navigator. A specially knowledgeable person qualified to navigate a vessel through difficult waters, e.g. harbour pilot etc. Pipe (Bos'n's), or a Bos'n's Call – A whistle used by Boatswains (bosuns or bos'ns) to issue commands. Consisting of a metal tube which directs the breath over an aperture on the top of a hollow ball to produce high pitched notes. The pitch of the notes can be changed by partly covering the aperture with the finger of the hand in which the pipe is held. The shape of the instrument is similar to that of a smoking pipe. Pipe down – A signal on the bosun's pipe to signal the end of the day, requiring lights (and smoking pipes) to be extinguished and silence from the crew. Piping the side – A salute on the bos'n's pipe(s) performed in the company of the deck watch on the starboard side of the quarterdeck or at the head of the gangway, to welcome or bid farewell to the ship's Captain, senior officers and honoured visitors. Pitch – A vessel's motion, rotating about the beam axis, so the bow pitches up and down. Pitchpole – To capsize a boat end over end, rather than by rolling over. Pontoon – A flat-bottomed vessel used as a ferry or a barge or float moored alongside a jetty or a ship to facilitate boarding. Poop deck – A high deck on the aft superstructure of a ship. Pooped – Q [top] Queen's (King's) Regulations – The standing orders governing the Royal Navy of UK issued in the name of the current Monarch. Quarterdeck – The aftermost deck of a warship. In the age of sail, the quarterdeck was the preserve of the ship's officers. Quayside – Refers to the dock or platform used to fasten a vessel to R [top] Radar – Acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging. An electronic system designed to transmit radio signals and receive reflected images of those signals from a "target" in order to determine the bearing and distance to the "target". Radar reflector – A special fixture fitted to a vessel or incorporated into the design of certain aids to navigation to enhance their ability to reflect radar energy. In general, these fixtures will materially improve the visibility for use by vessels with radar. Range lights – Two lights associated to form a range (a line formed by the extension of a line connecting two charted points) which often, but not necessarily, indicates the channel centerline. The front range light is the lower of the two, and nearer to the mariner using the range. The rear light is higher and further from the mariner. Ratlines – Rope ladders permanently rigged from bulwarks and tops to the mast to enable access to top masts and yards. Also serve to provide lateral stability to the masts. Reach – A point of sail from about 60° to about 160° off the wind. Reaching consists of "close reaching" (about 60° to 80°), "beam reaching" (about 90°) and "broad reaching" (about 120° to 160°) Red Duster – Traditional nickname for the Civil Red Ensign. Reduced cat – A light version on the cat o'nine tails for use on boys; also called "boys' pussy". Reef 1. Reef: To temporarily reduce the area of a sail exposed to the wind, usually to guard against adverse effects of strong wind or to slow the vessel. 2. Reef: Rock or coral, possibly only revealed at low tide, shallow enough that the vessel will at least touch if not go aground. Reef points – Small lengths of cord attached to a sail, used to secure the excess fabric after reefing. Reef-bands – Long pieces of rough canvas sewed across the sails to give them additional strength. Reef-tackles – Ropes employed in the operation of reefing. Rigging – The system of masts and lines on ships and other sailing vessels. Righting couple – The force which tends to restore a ship to equilibrium once a heel has altered the relationship between her centre of buoyancy and her centre of gravity. Rigol – The rim or 'eyebrow' above a port-hole or scuttle. Roll – A vessel's motion rotating from side to side, about the fore-aft axis. List (qv) is a lasting tilt in the roll direction. Rolling-tackle – A number of pulleys, engaged to confine the yard to the weather side of the mast; this tackle is much used in a rough sea. the Ropes' refers to the lines in the rigging. Rope's end A summary punishment device. Rummage sale – A sale of damaged cargo (from French arrimage). Running rigging – Rigging used to manipulate sails, spars, etc. in order to control the movement of the ship. Cf. standing rigging. T [top] Tailshaft – A kind of metallic shafting (a rod of metal) to hold the propeller and connected to the power engine. When the tailshaft is moved, the propeller may also be moved for propulsion. Taken aback – An inattentive helmsmen might allow the dangerous situation to arise where the wind is blowing into the sails 'backwards', causing a sudden (and possibly dangerous) shift in the position of the sails. Taking the wind out of his sails – To sail in a way that steals the wind from another ship. cf. overbear. Tally – The operation of hauling aft the sheets, or drawing them in the direction of the ship's stern. Teazer – A rope used as a punitive device. Three sheets to the wind – On a three-masted ship, having the sheets of the three lower courses loose will result in the ship meandering aimlessly downwind. Also, a sailor who has drunk strong spirits beyond his capacity. Timoneer – From the French timonnier, is a name given, on particular occasions, to the steersman of a ship. Toe the line or Toe the mark – At parade, sailors and soldiers were required to stand in line, their toes in line with a seam of the deck. Togey – A rope used as a punitive device Topmast – The second section of the mast above the deck; formerly the upper mast, later surmounted by the topgallant mast; carrying the topsails. Topgallant – the mast or sails above the tops. Topsail – The second sail (counting from the bottom) up a mast. These may be either square sails or fore-and-aft ones, in which case they often "fill in" between the mast and the gaff of the sail below. Topsides – the part of the hull between the waterline and the deck. Also, Above-water hull Touch and go – The bottom of the ship touching the bottom, but not grounding. Towing – The operation of drawing a vessel forward by means of long lines. Travellers – Small fittings that slide on a rod or line. The most common use is for the inboard end of the mainsheet; a more esoteric form of traveller consists of "slight iron rings, encircling the backstays, which are used for hoisting the top-gallant yards, and confining them to the backstays". Traffic Separation Scheme – Shipping corridors marked by buoys which separate incoming from outgoing vessels. Improperly called Sea Lanes. Transom – a more or less flat surface across the stern of a vessel. Trick – A period of time spent at the wheel ("my trick's over"). Trim – Relationship of ship's hull to waterline. Turtling – When a sailboat (in particular a dinghy) capsizes to a point where the mast is pointed straight down and the hull is on the surface resembling a turtle shell. U [top] Under the weather – Serving a watch on the weather side of the ship, exposed to wind and spray. Under way – A vessel that is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground. Underwater hull or underwater ship – The underwater section of a vessel beneath the waterline, normally not visible except when in drydock. Upper-yardmen – Specially selected personnel destined for high office. V [top] Vanishing angle – The maximum degree of heel after which a vessel becomes unable to return to an upright position. W [top] Wake – Turbulence behind a ship Wales – A number of strong and thick planks running length-wise along the ship, covering the lower part of the ship's side. Watch – A period of time during which a part of the crew is on duty. Changes of watch are marked by strokes on the ship's bell. Watercraft – Water transport vessels. Ships, boats, personal water craft. Weather gage – Favorable position over another sailing vessel to with respect to the wind. Weather deck – Whichever deck is that exposed to the weather – usually either the main deck or, in larger vessels, the upper deck. Weather side – The weather side of a ship is the side exposed to the wind. Weatherly – A ship that is easily sailed and maneuvered; makes little leeway when sailing to windward. Weigh anchor – To heave up (an anchor) preparatory to sailing. Wells – Places in the ship's hold for the pumps. White Horses – Waves in wind strong enough to produce foam or spray on the wave tops. Wheelhouse – Location on a ship where the steering wheel is located, often interchanged with pilothouse and bridge. Wide berth – To leave room between two ships moored (berthed) to allow space for maneuver. Windage – Wind resistance of the boat. Windbound – A condition wherein the ship is detained in one particular station by contrary winds. Windward – In the direction that the wind is coming from. Windlass – A winch mechanism, usually with a horizontal axis. Used where mechanical advantage greater than that obtainable by block and tackle was needed (such as raising the anchor on small ships). Modern sailboats use an electric "Windlass" to raise the anchor. Y [top] Yard – The horizontal spar from which a square sail is suspended. Yardarm – The very end of a yard. Often mistaken for a "yard", which refers to the entire spar. As in to hang "from the yardarm" and the sun being "over the yardarm" (late enough to have a drink). Yarr – Acknowledgement of an order, or agreement Yaw – A vessel's motion rotating about the vertical axis, so the bow yaws from side to side.	Forecastle
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Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali brake horsepower bhp kočena snaga (pogonskog stroja/motora), u ks snaga na kočnici, kočna snaga Bartolić upotrebljava termin kočna, struka više kočena. Shaft horsepower is the power output from an engine after it is put through the gear train and other components that result in a loss of power. It is usually used in respect to aeroplanes and ships though it can be used as the power output from a cars gearbox. Brake horsepower is the power an engine puts out at the crank and is not subject to losses. It is always higher than the true horsepower. The true horsepower or rear wheel horsepower is the power that is actually driving a vehicle foreward and is probably the most important for comparing motor vehicles. Horsepower itself is the imperial unit for power, like the metric systems Watt. 1 hp = 0.75kW. Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik brake kilowatt bkW kočena snaga (pogonskog stroja/motora), u kW snaga na kočnici, kočna snaga is the measure of an engine's power in kilowatts before the loss in power caused by the gearbox, alternator, differential, water pump, and other auxiliary components such as power steering pump, muffled exhaust system, etc. Bartolić upotrebljava termin kočna, struka više kočena Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik brake power BHP kočena snaga (pogonskog stroja/motora) snaga na kočnici, kočna snaga Bartolić upotrebljava termin kočna, struka više kočena. Shaft horsepower is the power output from an engine after it is put through the gear train and other components that result in a loss of power. It is usually used in respect to aeroplanes and ships though it can be used as the power output from a cars gearbox. Brake horsepower is the power an engine puts out at the crank and is not subject to losses. It is always higher than the true horsepower. The true horsepower or rear wheel horsepower is the power that is actually driving a vehicle foreward and is probably the most important for comparing motor vehicles. Horsepower itself is the imperial unit for power, like the metric systems Watt. 1 hp = 0.75kW. Marine Engineering KONSTRUKCIJA, OTPOR I PROPULZIJA JAHTI, Joško Dvornik, Srđan Dvornik brass mesing materijal breadt širina broda FSB materijali breadth BX Širina na konstrukcijskoj vodnoj liniji na mjestu rebra najveće ploštine Breadth, moulded of maxi-mum section area at design water line Marine Engineering Poprečne izmjere broda FSB materijali Breadth, moulded of midship section at design water line BM Najveća širina broda mjerena na vanjskom rubu rebara. Marine Engineering Poprečne izmjere broda FSB materijali bridge deck paluba mosta Paluba nadgrađa postavljenog na srednjem dijelu broda. Kad ih ima više, nazivaju se 1, 2, 3, .... paluba mosta počam od gornje palube. 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Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Paluba kaštela i pregrade FSB materijali channel section U-profil Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Chemical Tanker Tanker za prijevoz kemikalija Marine Engineering ship type chine zgib Marine Engineering FSB materijali circumference (n.) obujam, opseg, periferija Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu clamp down pritegnuti, stisnuti Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu clearance (n.) zračnost, razmak Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Clipper stem Kliperska statva Marine Engineering oblici krme FSB materijali close grained cast iron sitnozrnato lijevano željezo area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu coefficient relations odnosi koeficijenata Marine Engineering collar prsten Košuljice cilindra obično su izrađene od centrifugalnog lijeva, s prstenom na vrhu Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik collision bulkhead sudarna pregrada Prva poprečna posebno pojačana nepropusna pregrada ili pregrada tanka na pramcu koja služi za sprečavanje prodora vode pri sudaru broda. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali Communication gear komunikacijska oprema comparison matrix matrica usporedbi Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović comparison ratio omjer uspoređivanih veličina Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović complex angular displacement amplitude, rad amplituda kompleksnoga kutnog pomaka Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović complex excitation torque amplitude, N·m amplituda kompleksnoga pobudnog momenta Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović compression ratio omjer kompresije Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu conducting pipe provodna cijev Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu connecting rod ojnica klipnjača kod motora s križnom glavom gdje su povezani klipnjača → križna glava → ojnica → koljenasto vratilo strojni dio koji spaja stap (klip) ili križnu glavu s koljenastim vratilom Ojnica je njihajuća motka preko koje se sila prenosi na koljenasto vratilo. Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik connecting rod klipnjača stapajica kod klipnih motora bez križne glave gdje je njome direktno povezan klip → koljenasto vratilo Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu connecting rod shank tijelo ojnice Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu connecting rod thrust potisak ojnice Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu consider (v.) razmotriti, uzeti u obzir Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Container carrier Roll On - Roll Off Ro-Ro Brod za prijevoz kontejnera Marine Engineering ship type continuous output trajna snaga Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović continuous speed trajna brzina vrtnje Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović control bore kontrolni kanal / otvor Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu controllable pitch propeller (CPP) CPP vijak s prekretnim krilima prekretni propeler/vijak propeler/vijak s promjenjivim korakom (kutom) krila, propeler/vijak s prekretnim krilima Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik convert (v.) pretvarati, pretvoriti Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu coolant (n.) rashladno sredstvo area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu coordinate system koordinatni sustav Marine Engineering copper-lead bakar-olovo Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Counter stern Eliptična krma Marine Engineering oblici krme FSB materijali couple spreg sila coupled forces - sile u paru, spregu, spreg sila Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik couple (roll, capsizing, or tipping) spreg (valjanja, prevrtanja ili preokretanja) Marine Engineering coupled spojen spojen, spregnut Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik coupled bending and torsional modes forma vibriranja pri spregnutim fleksijskim i torzijskim vibracijama Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik coupled forces spreg sila sile u paru, spregu Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik craft plovilo Marine Engineering FSB materijali crank koljeno ručica, koljeno osovine dio koljenastoga vratila koji se sastoji od dvaju ramena i rukavaca Marine Engineering STRUNA;Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik crank angle kut zakreta koljenastog vratlla (osovine) Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik crank bearing ležaj ojnice na koljenu, donji ležaj ojnice Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik crank mechanism koljenasti mehanizam vratrla (osovine) Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik crank pin journal rukavac klipnjače Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik crank journal oslonac temeljnog ležaja Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu crank pin oslonac letećeg ležaja osovina letećeg ležaja, lakat koljenastog vratila, ručka koljenastog vratila, oslonac koljena, osovina letećeg ležaja rukavac klipnjače, Krak poluge za pokretanje, tal. Spinott, a short cylindrical bearing surface fitted between two arms of a crank and set parallel to the main shaft of the crankshaft. crankpins, also known as crank journals are the journals of the big end bearings, at the ends of the connecting rods opposite to the pistons. Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu crank throw krak koljenastog vratila ručka koljenastog vratila istoznačnica: crank pin - The crankshaft is made up of throws and journals. A throw consists a pin (secured or attached to big / bottom end bearings) and two webs or cranks. Journals rest or lie in the main bearings. Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary crank web krak koljena rame koljenastog vratila, koljeno, "pršut", za uravnotežavanje istoznačnica: crank throw - bočni element ručice (koljena), The arm of a crank connecting the crankshaft to crankpin, or connecting two adjacent crankpins. Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary crankcase kućište motora Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik cranked arm koljeno koljenastog vratila Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik crankpin oslonac letećeg ležaja osovina letećeg ležaja, lakat koljenastog vratila, ručka koljenastog vratila, oslonac koljena, osovina letećeg ležaja rukavac klipnjače, Krak poluge za pokretanje, tal. Spinott, a short cylindrical bearing surface fitted between two arms of a crank and set parallel to the main shaft of the crankshaft Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik; English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary crankpin end glava letećeg ležaja =big end bearing Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu crankpin end glava letećeg ležaja Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary crankshaft Ivona: koljenasto vratilo radilica The slow-speed diesel engine rotates at this low speed and the crankshaft is thus directly coupled to the propeller shafting. The crankshaft is made up of throws and journals. A throw consists a pin (secured or attached to big / bottom end bearings) and two webs or cranks. Journals rest or lie in the main bearings. Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik crankshaft coupling spojka koljenastog vratila Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik crankshaft bearing ležaj koljenastog vratila If a crankshaft bearing is running hot, oil is heated and an oil mist produced which can lead to a crankcase explosion. Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary crankshaft journal oslonac temeljnog ležaja osnak, rukavac koljenaste osovine Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary crankshaft journal pin oslonac letećeg ležaja oslonac koljena, osno koljeno, čep ručice Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary crankshaft peak torque, N·m vršni vibracijski moment u koljenastom vratilu Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović crankthrow krak koljenastog vratila ručka koljenastog vratila istoznačnica: crank pin - The crankshaft is made up of throws and journals. A throw consists a pin (secured or attached to big / bottom end bearings) and two webs or cranks. Journals rest or lie in the main bearings. Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary crankweb krak koljena rame koljenastog vratila, koljeno, "pršut", za uravnotežavanje istoznačnica: crank throw - bočni element ručice (koljena), The arm of a crank connecting the crankshaft to crankpin, or connecting two adjacent crankpins. Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary critical shaft speed, min kritična brzina vrtnje vratila Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović cross tie prečka Poprečni prostorni element koji spaja okvir boka i okvir uzdužne pregrade. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Bočni tankovi FSB materijali crosshead (n.) križna glava Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu crosshead engine stroj s križnom glavom motor s križnom glavom Marine Engineering crosswise tightening unakrsno stezanje Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Crude (oil) Carrier CC Tanker za prijevoz sirove nafte Marine Engineering ship type Cruise vessel Brodovi za putnička krstarenja Marine Engineering ship type Cruiser stern Krstaška krma Marine Engineering oblici krme FSB materijali cruising speed brzina navigacije brzina krstarenja Marine Engineering cut – out prolaz za ukrepe Tipizirani otvor za prolaz ukrepe kroz strukturni element. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali cylinder block blok cilindara Marine Engineering cylinder bore promjer cilindra Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović cylinder cover glava / poklopac cilindra Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu cylinder cover stud vijak glave cilindra, "pržunjer" Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu cylinder cover-insert unutarnja glava cilindra (mala) Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu cylinder extended force sila izlaska klipa =cylinder outstroke force; sila koju stvara cilindar pri izlaznome hodu klipa Marine Engineering STRUNA cylinder extended force (cylinder outstroke force ) sila izlaska klipa sila koju stvara cilindar pri izlaznome hodu klipa Marine Engineering STRUNA cylinder head glava cilindra Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu cylinder instroke force sila povrata klipa =cylinder retract force; sila koju stvara cilindar pri povratnome hodu klipa Marine Engineering STRUNA cylinder instroke force (cylinder retract force) sila povrata klipa sila koju stvara cilindar pri povratnome hodu klipa Marine Engineering STRUNA cylinder liner Ivona: košuljica cilindra Marine Engineering STRUNA cylinder outstroke force sila izlaska klipa =cylinder extended force; sila koju stvara cilindar pri izlaznome hodu klipa Marine Engineering STRUNA cylinder retract force sila povrata klipa =cylinder instroke force; sila koju stvara cilindar pri povratnome hodu klipa Marine Engineering STRUNA cylindrical torsion springs cilindrične zavojne torzijske opruge Marine Engineering O. KOLJESNIKOV, A. BUKŠA: Zupčani prijenosi brodskog porivnog sustava damping matrix matrica prigušenja Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović deadweight korisna nosivost masa ukrcanog tereta To measure ship's capacity - weight with cargo, fuel, water, crew and effects. Marine Engineering FSB materijali deadweight capacity ukupna nosivost broda Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu deadweight tonnage DWT nosivost broda korisna nosivost Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu deck paluba Konstrukcija opločenja sa strukturom, koja se po širini proteže od boka do boka broda i po duljini najmanje u dva nepropusna prostora, a pregrađuje brodski prostor po visini. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Gornja paluba i palube iznad nje FSB materijali deck collar izlijevna traka Traka postavljena po rubu palube uzduž boka broda, koja sprečava prelijevanje prljavštine s palube niz bok broda. Marine Engineering OPREMA TRUPA - Izljevne trake, linica, valobrani FSB materijali deck girder podveza Uzdužni nasač palube. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Gornja paluba i palube iznad nje FSB materijali deck strake voj palube Voj limova opločenja palube. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Gornja paluba i palube iznad nje FSB materijali deck transverse okvirna sponja Poprečni nosač palube. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Gornja paluba i palube iznad nje FSB materijali deck wave breaker valobran palube Konstrukcija na izloženoj palubi na pramcu, koja služi za zaštitu opreme i ljudi od zapljuskivanja mora. Marine Engineering OPREMA TRUPA - Izljevne trake, linica, valobrani FSB materijali deck web okvir palube Dio okvirnog rebra uz palubu. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Gornja paluba i palube iznad nje FSB materijali deep draft duboki gaz Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary deep tank bulkhead pregrada dubokog tanka Pregrada tanka koja odjeljuje prostor dubokog tanka od ostalih prostora. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali derrick toranj Montažna čelična rešetkasta konstrukcija, smještena na gornjem postolju tornja, opremljena posebnom opremom za rukovanje bušaćim nizom u procesu bušenja. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali derrick shead zaštita podišta tornja Konstrukcija iznad podišta tornja za djelomičnu zaštitu ljudstva i opreme od vremenskih utjecaja. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali derrick substructure potkonstrukcija tornja Pomična čelična konstrukcija koja omogućuje istraživačko bušenje. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali design projektiranje izvedba, smještaj Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary design space projektni prostor Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović determining wave resistance. proračun otpora valova Marine Engineering diagonally split large / big end koso podijeljen donji kraj ojnice Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary diamond plate križna ploča Ploča postavljena u ravnini pojasnih traka na mjestu križanja traka nosača istih visina. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali diaphragm plate dijafragma Pregradna konstrukcija s otvorima iznad krova strukturnih tankova u liniji s pregradom tanka. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali direct coupled izravno (direktno) spojen Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik direct propulsion shafting system sustav direktnog propulzijskog osovinskog voda Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović displacement istisnina the weight of water it displaces, i.e. the weight of the vessel and all it contains. Although influencing its behaviour, displacement is not a direct measure of a ship's carrying capacity, that is, its earning power Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja displacement deplasmanska forma forma brodskog trupa Marine Engineering forma trupa prof. Medica - predavanja Displacement hull deplasmanski trup is supported exclusively or predominantly by the pressure of water displaced by the hull Marine Engineering forma trupa FSB materijali distant piece podloška distancioni element (npr. "shim") Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu distribution dijeljenje by ordinary multiple mesh gear transmission with distribution and power linking - kod običnih zupčanih prijenosa s dijeljenjem i spajanjem snage Marine Engineering O. KOLJESNIKOV, A. BUKŠA: Zupčani prijenosi brodskog porivnog sustava docking bracket koljeno za dokovanje Koljeno uz hrptenicu ili uz stijenku tunelske kobilice za preuzimanje lokalnih opterećenja pri dokovanju broda. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata dna FSB materijali docking plug čep na dnu Čep na opločenju dna. Marine Engineering OPREMA TRUPA - Čepovi dna, usisi mora i kaljužni zdenci FSB materijali double bottom strut razupora dvodna Element koji povezuje i prenosi vertikalno opterećenje između uzdužnjaka oplate dna i pokrova dvodna. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali double skin dvobok Konstrukcija boka broda na brodovima s velikim palubnim otvorima i na brodovima za prijevoz specifičnih vrsta tereta, izvedena postavljanjem pregrade blizu boka i usporedno s bokom broda. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Bočni tankovi FSB materijali double skin bulkhead dvostruka pregrada Konstrukcija pregrade u kojoj su nosivi elementi postavljeni i međusobno povezani između dva usporedna opločenja. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali draft gaz =draught; vertikalna udaljenost između najnižega dijela broda i trenutačne vodne linije Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary draught gaz =draft; vertikalna udaljenost između najnižega dijela broda i trenutačne vodne linije Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary Draught at midship DM Visina broda na sredini gaz na sredini mjeri se u ravnini glavnog rebra, od gornjeg ruba kobilice do gornjeg ruba sponje najviše neprekinute palube na boku broda. Kod drvenih brodova visina se mjeri od vanjskog utora oplate na kobilici do gornjeg ruba sponje na boku. Marine Engineering Vertikalne izmjere broda FSB materijali drill floor podište tornja Djelomično natkriveno i zaštićeno radno podište na gornjem postolju tornja. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali drill pipe rack skladište bušaćih cijevi Dio skladišta cijevi za smještaj bušaćih cijevi. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali drive (n.) pogon Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu duct kanal Nepropustan kanal koji osigurava prolaz željenog fluida, opreme i posade kroz ostale prostore broda. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali duct keel tunelska kobilica Tunelska konstrukcija središnjeg dijela dvodna uzduž broda, koju čine: kobilica, stijenke tunela i pokrov dvodna. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata dna FSB materijali ductile istezljiv žilav Marine Engineering dummy piston stap za rasterećenje stap(klip) izjednačenja Marine Engineering STRUNA effective plating area sunosiva širina lima Dio opločenja uz struk, koji se uključuje u proračun čvrstoće nosača ili ukrepe. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali effective power EHP efektivna snaga broda efektivna snaga jednaka je snazi otpora broda Marine Engineering Sambolek, Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja eigenvalue svojstvena vrijednost Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović eigenvector svojstveni vektor Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović electric drive električna propulzija električni pogon propeler se vrti pogonjen elektromotorom, električna propulzija Marine Engineering Maja Krčan - Električna propulzija electronic device elektronska naprava, sprava Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu end (marine eng) glava ojnice Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary engine hatch grotlo strojarnice Otvor na palubi u području grotlišta strojarnice. Marine Engineering Struktura strojarnice - Palube FSB materijali engine operating profile režim rada stroja profil rada stroja/motora Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary engine rating brzina vrtnje motora broj okretaja motora Marine Engineering engine room bulkhead pregrada strojarnice Nepropusna poprečna pregrada koja odvaja prostor strojarnice od ostalih prostora. Marine Engineering Struktura strojarnice - Pregrade, tankovi ispod gornje palube FSB materijali engine room platform platforma strojarnice Djelomična paluba koja dijeli prostor strojarnice po visini. Marine Engineering Struktura strojarnice - Palube FSB materijali engine seating temelj stroja Konstrukcija koja služi kao oslonac stroju. Marine Engineering Struktura strojarnice - Dvodno s temeljem stroja FSB materijali excitation frequency, rad/s frekvencija pobude Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović exhaust arrangement ispušni sustav / raspored ispuha Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu exhaust manigold ispušni kolektor Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary exhaust valve ispušni ventil Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu face plate pojas nosača // ukrepe Traka nosača ili ukrepe postavljena na slobodnom kraju struka. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali Fantail stern Eliptična krma Marine Engineering oblici krme FSB materijali fender bokoštitnica Poluokrugli puni profil ili manji kutijasti nosač postavljen na oplati uzduž boka broda radi zaštite boka. Marine Engineering OPREMA TRUPA - Bokobran, ljuljne kobilice FSB materijali Ferry Trajekt Marine Engineering ship type firing loads opterećenja izgaranja / ekspanzije Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu firing order redoslijed izgaranja redoslijed paljenja Marine Engineering marine propulsion Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović first torsional natural frequency, min prva prirodna torzijska frekvencija Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović fit (n.) pristajanje, prijanjanje Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu fit (v.) postaviti, podesiti, ugraditi Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu fixed centre design ojnica s fiksnim središtem Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Fixed pitch propeller vijak s fiksnim krilima propeler s fiksnim krilima; propeler fiksnog koraka; fiksni propeler/vijak Marine Engineering flange prirub Pojas nosača ili koljena dobiven savijanjem slobodnoga kraja struka nosača ili koljena. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali flange (n.) prirubnica, "flanđa" area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu flange coupling prirubna spojnica Marine Engineering Bartolić, strojarski rječnik flare izbačen bok / nagib boka Marine Engineering FSB materijali flash (n.) sloj obloge Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu floor rebrenica Poprečni nosivi element dna broda, koji se proteže od uzvoja do uzvoja. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali flow along plating strujanje uz oplatu broda Marine Engineering flow separation odvajanje strujanja Marine Engineering footing stopa noge Zavarena čelična konstrukcija. Donji prošireni dio noge. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali forcing couple napadni spreg sila Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik fore peak flat palubica pramčanog pika Palubica koja odozgo zatvara prostor pramčanog pika. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Palube ispod gornje palube FSB materijali forebody pramčani dio broda Marine Engineering oblici pramca FSB materijali forecastle deck paluba kaštela Paluba nadgradnje na pramcu. Kad ih ima više, nazivaju se 1, 2, 3, .... paluba kaštela počam od gornje palube. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Paluba kaštela i pregrade FSB materijali forward draught TF Gaz na pramcu mjeri se na pramčanoj okomici od osnovice do vodne linije. Marine Engineering Vertikalne izmjere broda FSB materijali forward perpendicular FP pramčana okomica =breadth - the widest part of a vessel Marine Engineering Uzdužne izmjere broda FSB materijali fouled (hull) obrašten (trup) onečišćen Marine Engineering fouling obraštanje Marine Engineering fouling resistance otpor od obraštanja Marine Engineering frame rebro Poprečno postavljen ukrepni element vanjske oplate. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata boka FSB materijali Freeboard nadvođe the height of the deck above the waterline Marine Engineering FSB materijali Freeboard draught FM nadvođe Visina nadvodnog dijela broda mjerena na polovini duljine Marine Engineering Vertikalne izmjere broda FSB materijali Froude number Froudeov broj Marine Engineering fuel injection valve ventil goriva ubrizgač =injector Marine Engineering Fuel power kemijska snaga goriva Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja fully-built crankshaft potpuno sastavljena koljenasta osovina Marine Engineering http://www.pfri.uniri.hr/~bopri/documents/eh_march.pdf gallons per minute gpm galona u minuti Marine Engineering garboard strake dokobilični voj Voj dna uz kobilicu. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata dna FSB materijali gas force sila tlaka plina Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja gas oil čisti diesel Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu gasoline benzin Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Gear and pinion mechanism mehanički sklop zupčanika koji povećavaju neki pomak Gear backlash zazor između zubaca zupčanika Gear drive pogon preko zupčanika Gear driven supercharger kompresorski sustav dodatnog napajanja kod klipnih motora pokretan samim motorom Gear preload međusobni tlak dva zupčanika Gear ratio prijenosni odnos Gear reduction rate prijenosni odnos Gear type pump zupčasta pumpa najčešće stalnog protoka Gear wheel zupčanik Gearbox reduktor geared engine motor s posrednim pogonom propelera; motor s reduktorom motor s prijenosnikom Marine Engineering STRUNA Geared fan način konstrukcije ventilatorskog motora koja omogućava različitu brzinu vrtnje kompresora i ventilatora Geared propeller propeler pokretan preko redukcijskih zupčanika s čime se smanjuje brzina vrtnje propelera u odnosu na brzinu vrtnje radilice motora gearing reduktor Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja General cargo Brod za prijevoz općeg tereta Marine Engineering ship type girder jaki nosač Element strukture koji podupire ukrepe ili druge nosače. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali groove (n.) utor žlijeb, kanal Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Gross tonnage GT Bruto tonaža BT funkcija volumena svih zatvorenih prostora na brodu mjerenih do vanjskog ruba rebara i služi kao mjera večičine broda. numerička vrijednost GT jeuvijek manja od numeričke vrijednosti Bruto registarske tonaže Marine Engineering FSB materijali gudgeon pin osovinica klipa, dep križne glave Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik guide force pogonska sila propulzijska, normalna, aksijalna sila vodeća sila, pogonska sila, aksijalna, normalna sila.. Istoznačnice Marine Engineering guide force moments momenti pogonske sile guide force moments are caused by the transverse reaction fores acting on the cross heads due to the connecting rod/crankshaft mechanism. These moments may excite engine vibations, moving the engine top athhwardships and causing rocking movemet of the engine. Marine Engineering gyrostatic couple žiroskopski moment (spreg sila) Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik harder wearing surface površina koja se teže troši area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu hatch end beam završna sponja Poprečni nosač palube na kraju otvora grotla. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Gornja paluba i palube iznad nje FSB materijali hawse bolster sidreno oko Pojačanje po rubu prodora sidrenog ždrijela i oplate boka. Marine Engineering OPREMA TRUPA - Sidreno ždrijelo FSB materijali hawse pipe sidreno ždrijelo Cijev između izložene palube i oplate boka, koja služi za vođenje sidrenog lanca i smještaj sidra. Marine Engineering OPREMA TRUPA - Sidreno ždrijelo FSB materijali heavily bent crankshaft jako savijena koljenasta osovina Marine Engineering http://www.pfri.uniri.hr/~bopri/documents/eh_march.pdf heavy fuel oil teško gorivo Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu heavy running teška karakteristika čisti brod i dobri vremenski uvjeti Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja high-speed engine brzohodni stroj brzokretni motor Marine Engineering high-speed maneuvers manevriranje pri visokim brzinama hold platform platforma u skladištu Djelomična paluba koja dijeli prostor skladišta po visini. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Palube ispod gornje palube FSB materijali honing (n.) fino brušenje area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu hull trup broda Marine Engineering hull - propeller interaction međudjelovanje trupa i propulzora Marine Engineering Icebreaker stem Ledolomačka statva Marine Engineering oblici krme FSB materijali in essence u biti, u suštini Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu in turn naizmjenice, redom Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu inboard brodski na brodu, unutarnji, u trupu Indicated power indicirana snaga Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja indicator valve indikatorski ventil indikatorski pipac Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu inertia matrix matrica tromosti Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović influence of curvature utjecaj zakrivljenosti Marine Engineering influential factors faktori upliva Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović inherently samo po sebi svojstveno, prirođeno Marine Engineering inline engine redni motor motor s vertikalnim u liniji postavljenim cilindrima, motor u L- izvedbi Marine Engineering insert (n.) umetak Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu inspection of the cooling water spaces pregled, nadzor Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu intake valve usisni ventil =air inlet valve Marine Engineering interaction međudjelovanje Marine Engineering interference interferencija Marine Engineering interference (n) rupice koje se nalaze I na bukoli I na osovinici moraju se poklopiti radi podmazivanja Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu intermediate frame međurebro Dodatno rebro postavljeno između rebara radi dodatnog ukrućenja opločenja. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata boka FSB materijali intermediate longitudinal međuuzdužnjak Dodatni uzdužni ukrepni element između uzdužnjaka. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali intermediate shaft međuvratilo Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović injector ubrizgač ventil goriva =fuel injection valve Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu I-section I-profil Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu jack house kućica podiznog uređaja Zavarena čelična konstrukcija, koja služi kao oslonac pri podizanju trupa platforme i smještaj podiznog uređaja. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali jacket omotač plašt Marine Engineering joint ring spojni prsten area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu journal rukavac osnac, čep dio osovine ili vratila koji se oslanja na ležaj ili nepomični dio konstrukcije Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu journal bearing leteći ležaj Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu keel kobilica Nosač u središnjici uzduž oplate dna broda. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata dna FSB materijali keel plate plosna kobilica Središnji voj oplate dna. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata dna FSB materijali king pin svornjak rukavca (prednjeg kotača) Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik laminar flow laminarno strujanje Marine Engineering Lanchaster balancer Lancasterov mehanizam za uravnotežavanje Parom jednakih protuutega (Lancasterovi protuutezi), koji se vrte u suprotnom smjeru jednakom kutnom brzinom Marine Engineering large / big end glava letećeg ležaja Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary laws of similarity zakoni sličnosti Marine Engineering lead (n.) olovo Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu leak-off hole odušni kanal, kontrolni kanal, "špija", inspekcijski provrt area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu leg noga Zavarena čelična konstrukcija sa stopom na donjem dijelu. Služi kao oslonac platforme na morsko dno. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali length between perpendiculars LBP duljina između okomica is the length between the forward and aft perpendiculars; od konstrukcijske vodne linije do gornjeg ruba opločenja palube (uključujući drvenu oblogu palube ako ona postoji). Marine Engineering Uzdužne izmjere broda FSB materijali Length Between Perpendiculars LPP duljina između okomica is the length between the forward and aft perpendiculars; od konstrukcijske vodne linije do gornjeg ruba opločenja palube (uključujući drvenu oblogu palube ako ona postoji). Marine Engineering Vertikalne izmjere broda FSB materijali Length of entrance LE Duljina pramčanog zaoštrenja mjeri se od paralelnog srednjaka ili od rebra najveće ploštine (ako paralelnog srednjaka nema) do pramč anog kraja konstrukcijske vodne linije. Marine Engineering Uzdužne izmjere broda FSB materijali Length of parallel middle body LP Duljina paralelnog srednjaka duljina nepromjenjivog poprečnog presjeka trupa ispod konstrukcijske vodne linije. Marine Engineering Uzdužne izmjere broda FSB materijali Length of run LR Duljina krmenog zaoštrenja mjeri se od paralelnog srednjaka ili od rebra najveće ploštine (ako paralelnog srednjaka nema) do krmenog kraja konstrukcijske vodne linije. Marine Engineering Uzdužne izmjere broda FSB materijali length on the waterline LWL Duljina na vodenoj liniji Jednaka je udaljenosti između presjecišta konstrukcijske vodne linije s konturom pramčane statve i analognog presjecišta iste vodne linije s konturom krmene statve. Marine Engineering Uzdužne izmjere broda FSB materijali length on waterline-breadth BWL Najveća širina na konstrukcijskoj vodnoj liniji Maximum moulded breadth at design water line bez obzira na kojem se položaju nalazi. Marine Engineering Poprečne izmjere broda FSB materijali length overall LOA Duljina preko svega Jednaka je međusobnoj udaljenosti dviju ravnina rebara položenih kroz najudaljeniju krmenu odnosno najudaljeniju pramčanu točku, koje pripadaju strukturi broda, paralelno konstrukcijskoj vodnoj liniji. Marine Engineering Uzdužne izmjere broda FSB materijali light draft plitki gaz Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary light running laka karakteristika obrašteni brod i teški vremenski uvjeti Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja lightweight težina praznog broda teret same strukture broda the weight of the hull and machinery Marine Engineering FSB materijali likely vjerojatan, moguć Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu lining obloga, sloj Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu lip seal brtva s brtvenim rubom brtva s usnom, radijalna brtva osovine brtva s rubom na unutarnjoj strani prstena koja pritišće rotirajuću osovinu ili vratilo Marine Engineering STRUNA lipped seal brtva s brtvenim rubom brtva s usnom, radijalna brtva osovine brtva s rubom na unutarnjoj strani prstena koja pritišće rotirajuću osovinu ili vratilo Marine Engineering STRUNA lip-type seal brtva s brtvenim rubom brtva s usnom, radijalna brtva osovine brtva s rubom na unutarnjoj strani prstena koja pritišće rotirajuću osovinu ili vratilo Marine Engineering STRUNA Liquified Natural Gas carrier LNG Tanker za prijevoz plina Marine Engineering ship type Liquified Petroleum Gas carrier LPG Tanker za prijevoz plina Marine Engineering ship type load opterećenje Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu load vector vektor opterećenja Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović Load Waterline Length LWL Duljina na konstrukcijskoj vodnoj liniji Jednaka je udaljenosti između presjecišta konstrukcijske vodne linije s konturom pramčane statve i analognog presjecišta iste vodne linije s konturom krmene statve. Marine Engineering Uzdužne izmjere broda FSB materijali long ton engleska tona Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja longitudinal uzdužnjak Ukrepni element uzdužno postavljen na limove. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali longitudinal bulkhead uzdužna pregrada Vertikalna uzdužna pregradna konstrukcija koja dijeli unutarnji prostor trupa. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Uzdužne pregrade FSB materijali longitudinal bulkhead web okvir uzdužne pregrade Vertikalni nosač uzdužne pregrade koji pojačava pregradu i podupire uzdužnjake pregrade. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Uzdužne pregrade FSB materijali loop scavenging vrtložno ispiranje area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu lower bulkhead strake donji voj pregrade Krajnji donji voj opločenja pregrade. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali lower derrick substructure donje postolje tornja Zavarena čelična konstrukcija na kojoj je smješten dio bušaće opreme i gornje postolje tornja. Konstrukcija se može uzđužno pomicati u odnosu na uzdužnu os platforme. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali lower gudgeon donja samica Kućište za donji radijalni ležaj osovine kormila. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krmene statve FSB materijali low-speed engine sporohodni stroj sporokretni motor Marine Engineering lug spojna pločica Pločica kojom se međusobno spajaju elementi u prolazima. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali machinery strojarnica Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary main bearing glavni / temeljni ležaj Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu main thrust collar glavni potporni prsten prstenasti dio vratila oslonjen na aksijalni klizni ležaj Marine Engineering STRUNA margin plate završna ploča Krajnji niz limova opločenja pokrova dvodna uz bok ili uzvoj broda, postavljen vodoravno ili koso. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali marine engineering brodsko strojarstvo Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary marine gearboxes brodski reduktori Marine Engineering O. KOLJESNIKOV, A. BUKŠA: Zupčani prijenosi brodskog porivnog sustava marine oil plavi diesel, za ribare Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu marine propeller brodski vijak Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers mathematical models matematički modeli Marine Engineering Maximum section draught TX Konstrukcijski gaz na rebru najveće ploštine Visina uronjenog dijela broda mjeri se na položaju rebra najveće ploštine, od gornjeg ruba kobilice do konstrukcijske vodne linije. Marine Engineering Vertikalne izmjere broda FSB materijali Mean draught TM Srednji konstrukcijski gaz Visina uronjenog dijela broda,mjeri se na polovini LPP, od gornjeg ruba kobilice do konstrukcijske vodne linije. Marine Engineering Vertikalne izmjere broda FSB materijali Mechanical power loss in engine gubitak mehaničke snage u glavnom stroju Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja metallic joint metalni spoj / brtva Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu metric ton metrička tona Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja midships sredina broda The mid-point between the perpendiculars FSB materijali misalignment (n.) loše centriranje, nepoklapanje osi Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu mode of vibratioin forma vibriranja Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers monkey board platformica tornja Radna platformica pri vrhu bušaćeg tornja, djelomično zaštićena od vremenskih utjecaja, koja služi za rukovanje cijevima za bušenje. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali motor bhp bhp kočna snaga motora Marine Engineering motor foundation postolje motora/stroja Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik movement of ship as a rigid body gibanje broda kao krutog tijela Marine Engineering Multi hull ship višetrupac višetrupni brod Marine Engineering multihull ship višetrupac višetrupni brod Marine Engineering multilayer bearing višeslojna blazinica blazinica izrađena od više slojeva različitih materijala opće strojarstvo STRUNA multiple višekratnik Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović multiple mesh gear transmission višestruki zahvat s dijeljenjem Model običnog zupčanog prijenosa s višestrukim zahvatom s dijeljenjem i spajanjem snage Marine Engineering O. KOLJESNIKOV, A. BUKŠA: Zupčani prijenosi brodskog porivnog sustava multi-throw shaft osovina s više koljena višecilindarska koljenasta osovina Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu naval ship ratni brod Marine Engineering ship type English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary navigating deck paluba zapovjedničkog mosta Paluba nadgrađa na kojoj se nalazi zapovjednički most. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Sekcije pramčane statve i pregrade FSB materijali nitriding (n) nitriranje area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu nondimensional models bezdimenzijski modeli Marine Engineering non-reversible engine neprekretni stroj neprekretni motor Marine Engineering nozzle (n.) mlaznica, sapnica Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu number of data samples broj uzoraka Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović number of design points broj projektnih točaka Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović number of engine cylinders broj cilindara motora Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović number of shaft elements broj dionica voda vratila Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović Oil/Bulk/Ore carrier OBO Tanker za kombinirani prijevoz Marine Engineering ship type Oleo gear hidraulički amortizer open water characteristics uvjeti slobodne vožnje Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers out of date zastario Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu outboard izvanbrodski van broda, vanjski outer cylinder cover vanjska glava cilindra (velika) Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu outlet pipe ispusna cijev Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu packing gland prsten koji poravnava slog brtvenih pletenica oko vretena ventila ili osovine Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu panting beam prostorna sponja Nosač u pramčanom piku postavljen vodoravno od boka do boka u liniji s provezama. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Palube ispod gornje palube FSB materijali parallel middle paralelna sredina Marine Engineering oblici pramca FSB materijali partial floor djelomična rebrenica Rebrenica koja se ne proteže od uzvoja do uzvoja. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali peak torque vršni torzijski moment Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović phenolic fenolni STRUNA physical similarity fizikalna sličnost Marine Engineering pillar upora Element kojim se podupire nosač. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali pillow bearing potporni ležaj osovinskog voda =plummer bearing Marine Engineering FSB materijali pillow block bearing potporni ležaj osovinskog voda Marine Engineering FSB materijali pin osovinica klipa bolcna Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik pin bearing ležaj osovinice klipa Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik pipe rack skladište cijevi Posebno opremljeni prostori za smještaj zaštitnih / bušaćih cijevi i bušaćeg alata. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali piston (n.) klip, stap Za isti engleski izraz (piston) postoje dva hrvatska naziva: klip (kada je duljina plašta veća od promjera) i stap (kada je duljina plašta jednaka promjeru ili manja od njega). Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu piston crown čelo stapa/klipa Marine Engineering STRUNA piston engine klipni/stapni stroj klipni motor =reciprocating engine Marine Engineering piston rod klipnjača, stapajica Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu piston skirt plašt stapa plašt klipa, klizni dio stapa/klipa Marine Engineering Knjiga pojmova u zrakoplovstvu pitch posrtanje (broda) / korak elise propinjanje (1) vessel's motion, rotating about the beam axis, so the bow pitches up and down (2) angle of the blades of propeller Marine Engineering Knjiga pojmova u zrakoplovstvu plain bearing wrapped bush navaljana blaznica platirana blazinica blazinica u obliku navaljane vrpce jednoslojnoga ili višeslojnoga ležajnog materijala opće strojarstvo STRUNA Planing hull trup namijenjen glisiranju is designed to develop positive dynamic pressure so that its draft decreases with increasing speed Marine Engineering FSB materijali planing hull form poluistisninske i gliserske forme Marine Engineering planning gliserska forma forma brodskog trupa Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja plate floor puna rebrenica Rebrenica izrezana iz limova s otvorima za smanjenje mase i prolazima za uzdužne elemente oplate dna i pokrova dvodna. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali plated obložen Marine Engineering plating oplata broda opločenje Limovi međusobno spojeni u plohu. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali pleasure craft plovila za razonodu Marine Engineering FSB materijali plumb bow okomiti pramac Marine Engineering FSB materijali Plumb stem Vertikalna statva Marine Engineering oblici pramca FSB materijali plummer bearing potporni ležaj osovinskog voda =pillow bearing Marine Engineering FSB materijali podded propeller azipodni propulzor Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers poop deck paluba krmice Paluba krmenog nadgrađa. Ako ih ima više, nazivaju se 1, 2, 3, .... paluba krmice počam od gornje palube. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Palube FSB materijali port lijevo Marine Engineering FSB materijali port belt pojas kanala na cilindru, zona otvora area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu power linking spajanje snage Model običnog zupčanog prijenosa s višestrukim zahvatom s dijeljenjem i spajanjem snage Marine Engineering O. KOLJESNIKOV, A. BUKŠA: Zupčani prijenosi brodskog porivnog sustava power loss gubitak snage Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja power loss due to behind ship condition gubitak snage zbog nejednolikosti brzine na krmi Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja power loss due to thrust deduction smanjenje snage zbog upijanja Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja power loss in gearing gubitak snage u reduktoru Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja power loss in shafting gubitak snage u osovinskom vodu Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja power recovery povećanje snage Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja power recovery due to energy in viscous wake povećanje snage zbog energije viskoznoga sustrujanja Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja power stroke radni takt radni/ekspanzijski takt/hod Marine Engineering pressure lubricated tlačno podmazivane Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu primary function osnovna primarna funkcija Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu prime mover primarni pogonski stroj primarni pokretač, stroj osnovnog gibanja, stroj koji pokreće pogon može biti DM- dizel motor, PT- plinska turbina ili GP- generator pare Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik Product Tanker Tanker Marine Engineering ship type promote (v.) pospješiti, pomagati, poboljšati area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu propeller vijak, brodski vijak propeler Marine Engineering propeller slipstream ﬂow and the ship wake a polje strujanja iza brodskog vijka i polje strujanja iza krme broda Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers propeller blade krilo brodskog vijka propeller design point PD Radna točka brodskog vijka Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja propeller guard štitnik brodskog vijka Okvirna konstrukcija postavljena radi zaštite na boku iznad vodne linije u području djelovanja brodskog vijka. Marine Engineering OPREMA TRUPA - Bokobran, ljuljne kobilice FSB materijali propeller inertia, kg·m2 tromost brodskoga vijka Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović Propeller jet power snaga mlaza propulzora Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja propeller pitch uspon krila propelera korak krila propelera STRUNA propeller post statva brodskog vijka Dio krmene statve koji nosi ležaj vratila brodskog vijka. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krmene statve FSB materijali propulsion (n.) propulzija, pogon Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu propulsion engine pogonski stroj porivni stroj/motor Marine Engineering propulsion plant porivno postrojenje, pogon broda pogonsko postrojenje, pogon broda Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović provide location smjestiti area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu quarter house nadgrađe platforme =superstructure; Opremljene i namještene prostorije iznad glavne palube. Služe za smještaj / boravak posade i rad određenih službi. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali radial beam radijalna sponja = cant beam; Sponja postavljena približno okomito na bok broda u području pramca i krme. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Paluba kaštela i pregrade FSB materijali radial frame radijalno rebro = cant frame - Rebro postavljeno približno okomito na opločenje boka u području prijelaza oplate boka u krmu ili pramac. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Oplata FSB materijali radial wake distribution radijalna raspodjela sustrujanja Marine Engineering radial wake distribution, wake field radijalna raspodjela sustrujanja i slika polja sustrujanja Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers raked bow kosi pramac Marine Engineering FSB materijali Raked stem Nagnuta statva Marine Engineering oblici krme FSB materijali Ram bow Bulb pramac Marine Engineering oblici pramca FSB materijali rank rang Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović reciprocating engine klipni/stapni stroj klipni motor =piston engine Marine Engineering reciprocating engine (piston engine) klipni/stapni stroj; klipni motor Marine Engineering reciprocating force. stapna sila oscilirajuća sila translatornog karaktera Analiza gibanja klipa i koljena vratila (pogledajte reference 4 i 5) pokazuje da se stvara promjenjiva povratna sila, koja djeluje u istom pravcu, ali u suprotnom smjeru od smjera gibanja klipa. Ova se sila općenito naziva silom inercije, pošto se protivi gibanju klipa, ali se može preciznije definirati kao povratna sila. Marine Engineering reciprocating mass stapna masa oscilirajuća sila translatornog karaktera klipovi i klipnjače imaju povratni hod, ćine oscilirajuću masu - za razliku od rotirajuće mase, kakva je npr. Zamašnjak - KONTEKST: Povratna sila se sastoji od komponente prvog reda s amplitudom proporcionalnom povratnoj masi, pomnoženom sa kvadratom broja okretaja motora i komponentama drugog i višeg reda sukcesivno nižih veličina. Marine Engineering reciprocating motion stapno gibanje oscilirajuća sila translatornog karaktera Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu recreational boats plovila za rekreaciju Marine Engineering FSB materijali Reduction gear reduktor Reduction gear ratio prijenosni odnos Reduction gear train sklop sa zupčanicima kojem je svrha smanjenje broja okretaja između glavne pogonske osovine i izlazne osovine na koju se spaja propeler ili rotor Reduction gear reduktor Reduction gear reduktor Reduction gearbox kućište sklopa prijenosnih zupčanika Reduction gears redukcijski zupčanici, sklop sa zupčanicima kojem je svrha smanjenje broja okretaja između glavne pogonske osovine i izlazne osovine Reduction rate prijenosni odnos Reduction valve redukcijski ventil Reefer Brod za prijevoz hlađenog tereta Marine Engineering ship type Refrigerated cargo ship Brod za prijevoz hlađenog tereta Marine Engineering ship type register tonnage GRT Bruto registarska tonaža BRT cjelokupni unutrašnji volumen broda Marine Engineering FSB materijali relief valve odušni ventil sigurnosni ventil, "šigureca" = safety valve Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu residuary resistance. preostali otpor Marine Engineering resistance otpor Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers resistance coefficients koeficijenti otpora Marine Engineering resistance due to local roughness otpor lokalne hrapavosti Marine Engineering Resistance in service conditions otpor u uvjetima službe Marine Engineering resistance power snaga otpora broda efektivna snaga jednaka je snazi otpora broda Marine Engineering Sambolek, Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja resistance prediction by model testing. metode određivanja otpora ispitivanjem modela. Marine Engineering resisting couple reakcijski spreg sila Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik resists wear otporna na izlizavanje area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu response change promjena odziva Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović response surface diagram dijagram odzivnih ploha Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović response surfaces Odzivne plohe Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović reverse the engine prekretati motor mijejati smjer okretanja stroja Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu reversing the engine prekretanje stroja prekretanje stroja Marine Engineering revolution of the crankshaft okret koljenaste osovine Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary rig hull trup platforme Zavarena čelična konstrukcija pontonskog tipa. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali rigid body kruto tijelo Marine Engineering rod eye oko ojnice Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu rod foot peta ojnice Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu rod shank tijelo ojnice Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu roll ljuljanje, valjanje Marine Engineering Knjiga pojmova u zrakoplovstvu rotating mass rotirajuća masa Marine Engineering roughness hrapavost Marine Engineering rudder horn rog kormila Skrok kormila u obliku roga. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krmene statve FSB materijali rudder horn gudgeon samica roga kormila Kućište u rogu kormila za donji radijalni ležaj osovine kormila. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krmene statve FSB materijali rudder post statva kormila Dio krmene statve koja nosi kormilo. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krmene statve FSB materijali rudder stock trunk pregradak struka kormila Vodonepropusno omeđen prostor oko struka kormila. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krme FSB materijali running gear stapni mehanizam pogonski zupčanik, pogonski mehanizam Marine Engineering running-in (n.) uhodavanje area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu safety valve sigurnosni ventil odušni ventil, "šigureca" = relief valve Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Sailing modes Režimi plovidbe Marine Engineering scalop izrez Otvor za prolaz zavara, tekućine i plinova kroz strukturni element. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali sea suction chest usisna kutija morske vode Marine Engineering OPREMA TRUPA - Čepovi dna, usisi mora i kaljužni zdenci FSB materijali sealing ring brtveni prsten area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu seating sjedište, postolje Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu seaworthy sposoban za plovidbu osposobljen za plovidbu / plovan / pomorstven / dobrih maritimnih sposobnosti Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu second parameter considered drugi promatrani parametar Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović Sectional area curve Areala rebara Marine Engineering oblici pramca FSB materijali semi displacement hull form poluistisninska forma Marine Engineering semi-built crankshaft polusastavljena koljenasta osovina Marine Engineering http://www.pfri.uniri.hr/~bopri/documents/eh_march.pdf semi-built design izrađen od više dijelova Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu semi-displacement poludeplasmanska forma forma brodskog trupa Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja Semi-displacement hull polu-deplasmanski trup is capable of developing a moderate amount of dynamic lift, however, most of the vessel's weight is still supported through displacement. Marine Engineering FSB materijali semiplaning hull poluistisniska forma Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers semi-planing hull polu-deplasmanski trup is capable of developing a moderate amount of dynamic lift, however, most of the vessel's weight is still supported through displacement. Marine Engineering FSB materijali sequence (n.) redoslijed, slijed Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Servo gear pomoćni (servo) mehanizam shaft vratilo prenosi moment, dakle vratilo, prihvaćen naziv je i pogonska osovina, stoga ću koristiti taj, jer imamo osovinski vod. Međutim prevodit ću nadalje s npr. Koljenasto vratilo, osi vratila, itd. Marine Engineering shaft alignment centriranje osovine Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu shaft boss nogavica Izduženi oblik završetka trupa u području izlaza vratila brodskog vijka. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Skrokovi, nogavice FSB materijali shaft element angular displacement, rad kutni pomak dionice vratila Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović shaft element diameter, m promjer dionice vratila Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović shaft element index; first parameter considered redni broj dionice voda vratila; prvi promatrani parametar Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović shaft generator osovinski generator Marine Engineering prof. Medica - predavanja shaft power SHP osovinska snaga snaga na osovini Shaft horsepower is the power output from an engine after it is put through the gear train and other components that result in a loss of power. It is usually used in respect to aeroplanes and ships though it can be used as the power output from a cars gearbox. Brake horsepower is the power an engine puts out at the crank and is not subject to losses. It is always higher than the true horsepower. The true horsepower or rear wheel horsepower is the power that is actually driving a vehicle foreward and is probably the most important for comparing motor vehicles. Horsepower itself is the imperial unit for power, like the metric systems Watt. 1 hp = 0.75kW. Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja shaft torsional stiffness, N·m/rad torzijska krutost vratila Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović shaft tunnel tunel vratilnog voda Prostor na brodovima sa strojarnicom smještenom u srednjem dijelu broda. Služi za prolaz vratilnog voda. Marine Engineering Struktura strojarnice - Pregrade, tankovi ispod gornje palube FSB materijali shafting osovinski vod vod vratila, proplersko vratilo =shafting assembly Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović shafting alignment podešavanje vratila brodskog vijka centriranje/podešavanje propelerskog vratila Marine Engineering Juang: Applying the ARPSO Algorithm to Shafting Alignment Optimization Design shafting assembly osovinski vod vod vratila, proplersko vratilo =shafting Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović shafting assembly system sustav osovinskog voda, osovinski sustav Marine Engineering shafting peak torque, N·m vršni vibracijski moment u vodu vratila Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović shafting stiffness krutost vratila Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović shafting system sustav osovinskog voda, osovinski sustav Marine Engineering sheer strake završni voj Voj boka uz palubu čvrstoće. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata boka FSB materijali shell vanjska oplata Skupni naziv za oplatu boka i oplatu dna. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali shell blazinica dio kliznoga ležaja ili kojega drugog kliznog sklopa opće strojarstvo STRUNA shim (n.) podložna pločica podloška, "bajlaga" podložak za reguliranje zračnosti Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu ship waves brodski valovi Marine Engineering ship's thrust force pogonska sila broda aksijalna sila broda; sila poriva broda Marine Engineering ship's trim "trim" / ravnina gaza broda Marine Engineering FSB materijali shrink on to (v.) navući u toplom stanju Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu side shell oplata boka Nepropusno opločenje bokova broda od gornjeg ruba uzvoja do gornjeg ruba završnog voja. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata boka FSB materijali side strake voj boka Uzdužni niz limova opločenja boka. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata boka FSB materijali side stringer proveza boka Vodoravni nosač boka koji podupire rebra boka. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata boka FSB materijali side web okvir boka Dio okvirnog rebra uz bok. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata boka FSB materijali single-acting engine jednoradni stroj jednoradni motor Marine Engineering single-screw ship brod s jednim vijkom jednovijčani brod Marine Engineering skew svijanje središnje izvodnice krila vijka izvoj krila vijka, zavijanje krila vijka skew shafts mimosmjerne osovine oće strojarstvo Bartolić: Strojarki rječnik slip skliz razlika između teorijskoga i stvarnoga okretanja propelera u vodi FSB materijali slipstream flow polje strujanje iza polje strujanja nizvodno od Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers slot prorez Ovalni otvor izrezan u limu postavljenom povrh drugog lima. Kroz njega je omogućeno međusobno zavarivanje limova. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting sporohodno Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović small end gornja glava ojnice gornji kraj ojnice Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary solepiece peta statve Produžetak krmene statve u liniji s kobilicom, koji služi kao donji oslonac kormilu. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krmene statve FSB materijali solid bearing jednoslojna blazinica blazinica izrađena isključivo od jednoga materijala opće strojarstvo STRUNA solid fuels čvrsta goriva Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu solid-forged izrađen u jednom dijelu Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu source (n.) izvor Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu spider deck platformica ušća bušotine Montažna platformica predviđena za rad oko ušća istražne bušotine. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali split big end koso podijeljen doljnji kraj (ojnice) Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik split pin rascijepka Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary Spur gear cilindrični zupčanik starboard desno Marine Engineering FSB materijali starting air valve ventil uputnog zraka =air starter Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu starting valve uputni ventil ventil uputnog zraka Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu steam reciprocating engine parni stapni stroj Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu steering system kormilarski uređaj / sustav za kormilarenje Marine Engineering FSB materijali stem pramčana statva Krajnji prednji nosivi element u središnjici broda od kobilice do vrha pramca. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Oplata FSB materijali stem band žlijeb pramčane statve Središnji lim opločenja pramčane statve od kobilice do vrha pramca. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Oplata FSB materijali stern bulb krmeni bulb Kruškoliki oblik završetka podvodnog dijela krme. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Oplata FSB materijali stern frame krmena statva Krajnji stražnji nosivi element u središnjici broda. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krmene statve FSB materijali stern tube statvena cijev krmena cijev cijev za osovinu brodskog vijka Marine Engineering stern tube bearing ležaj statvene cijevi statveni ležaj Marine Engineering stiffened panel ukrepljeno opločenje Opločenje s konstruktivnom podlogom – ukrepama. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali stiffener ukrepa Element kojim se ukrepljuje opločenje. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali stiffness matrix matrica krutosti Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović strake voj Dio opločenja – niz međusobno uzdužno spojenih limova. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali strength deck paluba čvrstoće Najviša neprekinuta paluba koja se uključuje u proračun uzdužne čvrstoće broda. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Gornja paluba i palube iznad nje FSB materijali stress limit for engine continuous running, N/m2 dopušteno torzijsko naprezanje za trajni rad motora Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović stress limit for engine transient operation, N/m2 dopušteno torzijsko naprezanje tijekom prolaznih pojava Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović stretch of a stud rastezanje / vlak vijka Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu stringer plate palubna proveza Krajnji bočni voj limova opločenja palube čvrstoće. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Gornja paluba i palube iznad nje FSB materijali stroke takt stapaj, hod klipa Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary strut skrok Nosač izvan trupa na podvodnom dijelu broda. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Skrokovi, nogavice FSB materijali strut bearing ležaj vratila u skroku Marine Engineering Juang: Applying the ARPSO Algorithm to Shafting Alignment Optimization Design stud usadni vijak, "pržunjer" Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu superstructure nadgrađe nadgrađe platforme =quarter house; Opremljene i namještene prostorije iznad glavne palube. Služe za smještaj / boravak posade i rad određenih službi. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali superstructure deck paluba nadgrađa Opći naziv za palubu iznad gornje palube. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA PRAMCA - Sekcije pramčane statve i pregrade FSB materijali supporting structure nosiva struktura Marine Engineering survey prikaz Marine Engineering O. KOLJESNIKOV, A. BUKŠA: Zupčani prijenosi brodskog porivnog sustava Survival gear oprema za održavanje života u slučaju udesa sustained idle or low-load operation produljena razdoblja rada motora u praznom hodu ili malom opterećenju Marine Engineering synthetic fuels sintetička goriva Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu tangentially tangencionalno, pod kutem Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu tank bulkhead pregrada tanka Nepropusna pregrada prostora namijenjenog za držanje fluida. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali tank top pokrov dvodna Nepropusno opločenje i struktura gornjeg dijela dvodna. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali tension (n.) napon, napetost Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu tension stud pritezni vijak Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu tensioned stegnut Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu thermal insulation toplinska izolacija area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu thermodynamics power loss gubitak snage termodinamičkoga procesa Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja thickness (n.) debljina Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu thow par koljena osovine s osnacem, ručka koljenastog vratila The crankshaft is made up of throws and journals. A throw consists a pin (secured or attached to big / bottom end bearings) and two webs or cranks. Journals rest or lie in the main bearings. Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu thrust bearing collar tlačna ploča aksijalnog ležaja Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik thrust (n.) potisak, poriv Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu thrust ball bearing aksijalni kuglični ležaj odrivni kuglični ležaj Marine Engineering STRUNA thrust bearing odrivni ležaj aksijalni (uporni) ležaj Marine Engineering Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers thrust bolts vijci temeljnog ležaja preopterečeni na tlak Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu thrust collar potporni prsten prstenasti dio vratila oslonjen na aksijalni klizni ležaj Marine Engineering STRUNA thrust deduction upijanje Marine Engineering thrust power (isolated propeller) snaga poriva izoliranoga propulzora Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja thrust power behind ship snaga poriva propulzora iza trupa Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja tie rod kotveni vijak Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu tightening (n.) stezanje Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu timing gear razvodni mehanizam razvodna kutija Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik tonnage tonaža / nosivost / kapacitet To measure ship's capacity Marine Engineering FSB materijali top dead centre (TDC) TDC gornja mrtva točka (GMT) GMT Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu top end of connecting rod gornja glava ojnice Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary top stool gornji oslonac pregrade Konstrukcija koja povezuje gornji dio pregrade i palubu. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali torque (n.) zakretni moment Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu torque wrench moment-ključ Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu torsional damper prigušivač torzijskih vibracija Marine Engineering torsional first natural frequency prva torzijska prirodna frekvencija Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović torsional forces torzijske / zaokretne sile Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu towing tanks bazeni za teglenje modela Marine Engineering trade run redovita brodska linija Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Translational power loss gubitak snage zbog translacije mlaza Marine Engineering Sambolek: Brodski vijak - gubitci i stupanj djelovanja transom krmeno zrcalo Poprečna ploha kojom završava nadvodni dio oplate krme. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Oplata FSB materijali transom stern zrcalna krma Marine Engineering oblici krme Yasemin ARIKAN: Performance Analysis and Investigation of the Slipstream Flow of Podded Propellers transverse bulkhead poprečna pregrada Vertikalna poprečna pregradna konstrukcija. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Palube ispod gornje palube FSB materijali transverse sadles poprečni nosači Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu tripping bracket koljeno struka Koljeno zavareno za struk nosoča ili ukrepe. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali trunk piston klip (s produženim plaštem kod. motora bez križne glave) Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary trunk piston engine klipni motor motor bez križne glave Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary tuning wheel pramčani zamašnjak Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović tuning wheel inertia tromost pramčanoga zamašnjaka Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović tuning wheel inertia, kg·m2 tromost pramčanoga zamašnjaka Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović turbulence stimulating stimuliranje turbulencije Marine Engineering turbulent flow turbulentno strujanje Marine Engineering turning wheel zamašnjak Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović turning wheel inertia tromost zamašnjaka Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović U shaped sections U - rebra Marine Engineering oblici pramca FSB materijali Ultra Large Crude Carrier ULCC Ultra veliki tanker za prijevoz sirove nafte Marine Engineering ship type unidirectional engine istosmjerni motor Marine Engineering uniflow scavenging istosmjerno / uzdužno ispiranje area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu upper aft end part gornji dio krme Prostor iza pregrade krmenog pika i iznad gornje palube. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krme FSB materijali upper bulkhead strake gornji voj pregrade Krajnji gornji voj opločenja pregrade. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali upper derrick substructure gornje postolje tornja Zavarena čelična konstrukcija na kojoj je smješten dio bušaće opreme s tornjem. Konstrukcija se može poprečno pomicati u odnosu na uzdužnu os platforme. Marine Engineering POSEBNA STRUKTURA POMORSKIH OBJEKATA - Struktura platformi FSB materijali upper gudgeon gornja samica Kućište za gornji radijalni ležaj osovine kormila. Marine Engineering Struktura krme - Sekcije krmene statve FSB materijali valve ventil Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu Very Large Crude Carrier VLCC Veliki tanker za prijevoz sirove nafte Marine Engineering ship type via putem e.g. Split–Šibenik via Boraja / news via satellite Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu vibration response considered promatrani vibracijski odziv Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović vibration torque amplitude, N·m amplituda vibracijskoga momenta Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović vibration torsional stress, N/m2 vibracijsko torzijsko naprezanje Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović viscous pressure resistance Viskozni otpor tlaka Marine Engineering viscous resistance viskozni otpor Marine Engineering wake sustrujanje Marine Engineering wake field polje sustrujanja The visible track of turbulence left by something moving through water: the wake of a ship. Marine Engineering Sambolek wash bulkhead pljuskača Propusna pregrada ( s otvorima ), koja dijeli unutarnji prostor tanka. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Poprečne pregrade FSB materijali water jacket vodeni plašt Marine Engineering waterline entrance ulazni kut vodne linije Marine Engineering watertight bulkhead nepropusna pregrada Nepropusna pregrada koja služi za osiguranje plovnosti broda pri prodoru vode. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Palube ispod gornje palube FSB materijali watertight floor nepropusna rebrenica Rebrenica izrađena od limova bez otvora, koja dijeli tankove dvodna. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Dvodno FSB materijali watertight lug nepropusna pločica Pločica kojom se nepropusno zatvara prolaz ili izrez. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali wave breaking resistance otpor lomljenja valova Marine Engineering Wave making resistance Otpor valova Marine Engineering wave resistance otpori na valovima Marine Engineering waves in deep water valovi na dubokoj vodi Marine Engineering wear-in trošenje habanje area: clinder liners Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu web struk nosača // ukrepe Dio nosača ili ukrepe između pojaseva. Marine Engineering Struktura i oprema trupa - opći nazivi FSB materijali web frame okvirno rebro Poprečni okvirni složeni nosač sastavljen od okvira dna, okvira boka i okvira palube te okvira uzdužne pregrade ako brod ima uzdužne pregrade. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA TERETNIH PROSTORA - Oplata boka FSB materijali weight factor težinski faktor Marine Engineering Screening of Slow Speed Marine Diesel Propulsion Shafting Design Space, Magazinović wheelhouse top krov kormilarnice Konstrukcija koja odozgo zatvara prostor kormilarnice. Marine Engineering STRUKTURA NADGRAĐA - Nadgrađe FSB materijali wind resistance otpor zraka Marine Engineering with the aid of uz pomoć, pomoću Marine Engineering Predavanje Engleski - Pomorski fakultet u Splitu wrapped bush navaljana blaznica platirana blazinica blazinica u obliku navaljane vrpce jednoslojnoga ili višeslojnoga ležajnog materijala opće strojarstvo STRUNA wrist pin osovinica klipa Marine Engineering Bartolić, Strojarski rječnik yaw skretanje Marine Engineering English-Croatian Maritime Dictionary muff coupling muf-spojka, cijevna spojka Marine Engineering naval ship ratni brod Marine Engineering normal stress normalno naprezanje GHASSABZADEH: Determination of Hydrodynamics Characteristics of Marine Propeller Using Hydro-elastic Analysis contrarotating propeller arrangement izvedba sa suosnim suprotnotirajućim brodskim vijcima izvedba s kontrarotirajućim brodskim vijcima contrarotating propeller CRP suosni suprotnorotirajući brodski vijci (koaksijalni) suprotno rotirajući (kontrarotirajući) brodski vijci lingnum vitae drvo života "legnosanto" Marine Engineering English-Croatian Marintime Dictionary hogg pregib broda pregib trupa, hog, pregib svinuće trupa broda koje prouzročuje suvišak uzgona u odnosu na težinu na sredini broda hogging pregib broda pregib trupa, hog, pregib svinuće trupa broda koje prouzročuje suvišak uzgona u odnosu na težinu na sredini broda sagg progib broda progib trupa, progib, sag svinuće trupa broda koje prouzročuje suvišak težine u odnosu na uzgon na sredini broda sagging progib broda progib trupa, progib, sag svinuće trupa broda koje prouzročuje suvišak težine u odnosu na uzgon na sredini broda parallel shafting paralelna vratila paralelne osovine propeller arrangement izvedba brodskog vijka razmještaj brodskog vijka propeller shaft osovina vijka The section to which the propeller is secured is the propeller shaft or tail shaft. Marine Engineering propeller shafting osovinski vod vijka osovinski vod propelera skew shafting križna vratila ukrštene osovine,mimosmjerne osovine thrust shaft odrivna osovina osovina koja spaja koljenasto vratilo s međuosovinom STRUNA thrust pad segment aksijalnoga kliznoga ležaja dio segmentnoga aksijalnog kliznog ležaja koji prenosi opterećenje STRUNA tail shaft osovina vijka The section to which the propeller is secured is the propeller shaft or tail shaft. That part of the shaft of a ship's propeller extending through the stern tube. That part of the shaft of a ship's propeller extending through the stern tube. tailshaft osovina vijka The section to which the propeller is secured is the propeller shaft or tail shaft. That part of the shaft of a ship's propeller extending through the stern tube. That part of the shaft of a ship's propeller extending through the stern tube. tugboat tegljač tug boat tegljač tug-boat tegljač shafting section sekcije osovinskog voda dijelovi osovinskog voda, Marine Engineering shear stress smično naprezanje GHASSABZADEH: Determination of Hydrodynamics Characteristics of Marine Propeller Using Hydro-elastic Analysis skew angle kut izvoja GHASSABZADEH: Determination of Hydrodynamics Characteristics of Marine Propeller Using Hydro-elastic Analysis rudder post statva kormila rudder frame statva kormila sleeve rukavac Rukavci su dijelovi osovina i vratila koji se vrte u kliznim ili valjnim ležajima wki tail shaft osovina vijka stern tube shaft osovina statvene cijevi split sleeve dvostruki rukavac za brtvenje propuštanja sliding bearing klizni ležaj STRUNA plain bearing klizni ležaj STRUNA sleeve bearing klizni ležaj STRUNA main bearing temeljni ležaj STRUNA stuffing box brtvenica bulkhead stuffing box brtvenica pregrade thrust collar prsten odrivnog ležaja bilge holes otvori (prostor) za drenažu rudder skeg statva kormila peta kormila, peta statve kormila sole piece peta statve gravity drain otjecanje slobodnim padom ispuštanje samotokom boss glavina glavina propelera, vijka bossing glavina glavina propelera, vijka tentative provizorno whirling vibration vitlajuće vibracije rotacijske vibracije vibracija uslijed vrtložnih uzbuda FSB materijali shock loading udarno opterećenje trim trim broda uzdužni nagib broda inner bottom dvodno innerbottom dvodno single bottom jednostruko dno single bottom ship jednostruko dno brod bez dvodna centerline simetrala center-line simetrala propeller aperture clearances zračnost otvora za brodski vijak Ivona: razmak propelera (od trupa ili kormila broda) On mora biti adekvatan kako ne bi došlo do oštećenja trupa ili kormila broda. aperture označava otvor, odnosno prostor kojim se kreće propeler. Mislim da ga nema potrebe posebno naglašavati sump taložni tank karter oil sump taložni tank ulja baseline osnovica osnovica broda ravna vodoravna linija na dnu teoretske forme od koje se mjere visine. base line osnovica osnovica broda ravna vodoravna linija na dnu teoretske forme od koje se mjere visine. dry-dock suhi dok a staviti brod u suhi dok, dokovati,popravljati brod u luci drydocking popravak broda u luci dokovanje Thrust loading specifično opterećenje po jedinici potiska knjiga pojmova u zrakoplovstvu unit thrust loading specifično opterećenje po jedinici potiska knjiga pojmova u zrakoplovstvu mating member spojni dio, element torsional shear smična torzijska naprezanja strain deformacija fatigue zamor zamor materijala blae section profil krila presjek krila open-water characteristics karakteristika vijka u slobodnoj vodi open-water characteristics of the propeller (KT-KQ-J diagram) aspect ratio vitkost vitkost krila static load statičko opterećenje quazi-static load kvazi-statičko opterećenje design loads opetrećenja brodske konstrukcije sway zanašanje broda translatorno gibanje FSB Konstrukcija broda heave poniranje poniranje broda translatorno gibanje FSB Konstrukcija broda surge zastajanje, zalijetanje translatorno gibanje FSB Konstrukcija broda yaw zaošijanje translatorno gibanje FSB Konstrukcija broda roll ljuljanje valjanje vessel's motion rotating from side to side, about the fore-aft axis; list is a lasting tilt in the roll direction. FSB Konstrukcija broda green seas Prelijevanje mora preko izložene palube FSB Konstrukcija broda weather deck izložena paluba FSB Konstrukcija broda accomodaion deck paluba nastambi FSB Konstrukcija broda cargo deck paluba tereta FSB Konstrukcija broda alternating load promjenjivo opterećenje FSB Konstrukcija broda wetted surface oplakana površina FSB Konstrukcija broda flexural mode fleksijski oblik vibracija FSB Konstrukcija broda speed of advance brzina kretanja/hoda (vijka) brzina vožnje broda FSB Konstrukcija broda alternating promjenjiva performance učinkovitost, radne karakteristike, performanse submergence uranjanje shoal plićina fretting corrosion korozija trenja tarna korozija korozija koja nastaje uslijed trenja STRUNA mating surface prianjajuća površina spojna površina, površina spoja naći i provjeriti termine ENGLISH ACR-ENG CROATIAN CROATIAN-OTHER ACR-CRO DEFINICIJA/KONTEKST AREA SPECIFIC AREA SOURCE/COMMENT coalescer cutlass bearing (nautical) A bearing on the drive shaft of a vessel; It is usually made of brass with an inner grooved rubber lining that is lubricated by the surrounding water entering the grooves as it rotates. wiki journal The part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings. journal bearing klizni ležaj Kort-nozzle line shaft bearings ležajevi osovinskog voda Marine Engineering otvoreni vijak - vijak na krmi broda pitchometer method plain bearing klizni ležaj power piston rubber-stave bearings rubber cutlass bearing A stave bearing is a simple journal bearing where a shaft rotates in a bearing housing. Rather than the usual arrangement where the fixed part of the bearing surrounds most of the circumference of the shaft in one or two pieces, a stave bearing uses a large number of axial staves to support the shaft. A large housing is made with grooves running along the shaft, these grooves being filled with strips of suitable material, originally wood. rubber-stave bearings rubber cutlass bearing A stave bearing is a simple journal bearing where a shaft rotates in a bearing housing. Rather than the usual arrangement where the fixed part of the bearing surrounds most of the circumference of the shaft in one or two pieces, a stave bearing uses a large number of axial staves to support the shaft. A large housing is made with grooves running along the shaft, these grooves being filled with strips of suitable material, originally wood. Scotch-yoke blade-pitch mechanism servo valve sleeve bearing sleeve coupling cijevna spojka Marine Engineering stave bearing (nautical) A bearing on the drive shaft of a vessel; It is usually made of brass with an inner grooved rubber lining that is lubricated by the surrounding water entering the grooves as it rotates. wiki steady bearings nepokretni ležajevi Marine Engineering tilt-padded bearing slow-speed gear reduktor za sporohodne motore spori reduktor, sporohodni reduktor, reduktor male brzine okretaja redukor za male brzine (mali broj okretaja vratila) shaft rake nagib osovinskog voda Projected area (of lifting surface) površina projiciranoga krila ili proﬁla projektirano područje clearwater stern Clearwater stern: A stern with a shoeless stern frame shaft Withdrawal povlačenje osovine/vratila strut barrel bubanj skroka quazi-steady kvazi-stabilno stripwise trakast in strip gust theory gust excitation, i sl… steady stacionarno!!!!!!!11 strip mehod metoda traka metoda konalnih traka (finite strip method) semi-analytical harmonic coupled finite strip method (HCFSM) . Poluanalitička harmonijski spojena metoda konačnih traka (HSMKT) deflection progib buckling izvijanje advance a The average speed in knots which must be maintained during a passage to arrive at a destination at an appointed time. prosječna brzina putovanja broda; aksijalni pomak broda pri okretanju, dužina ravnog puta broda pri okretanju, put napredovanja broda (bez djelovanja struje speed of advance 1 The average speed in knots which must be maintained during a passage to arrive at a destination at an appointed time. prosječna brzina putovanja broda (do odreñene točke, luke ticanja, točke okreta itd.) towed resistance nigdje ne mogu naći što je, pretpostavljam otpor vuče broda transverse thrust izboj, bočni odriv propelera axial thrust (noun) (seamanship) aksijalni / uzdužni poriv propelera gravity shock gravitacijski udar continually supported beam method metoda analogne grede Analogna (fiktivna, konjugirana) greda opterećena je fiktivnim kontinuiranim opterećenjem q*=My/EIy koje odgovara momentu savijanja stvarne grede podijeljenom s njezinom krutosti na savijanje bearing face, bearing area, bearing joint površina nalijeganja center of gravity težište full-scale test ispitivanje brodova u punoj veličini model test ispitivanje modela misalignment necentriranost alignment centriranost poravnanje stress reversal shrink-fitting tijesni spoj Shrink-fitting is a technique in which an interference fit is achieved by a relative size change after assembly. This is usually achieved by heating or cooling one component before assembly and allowing it to return to the ambient temperature after assembly, employing the phenomenon of thermal expansion to make a joint interference fit stezni spoj , also known as a press fit or friction fit, Shrink-Fit tijesni spoj Prianjanje skupljanjem, topli stezni spoj? A fit between two components made by heating the outer component so that it will expand and fit over the inner component. As the outer component cools, it shrinks and thereby fits tight to the inner component. vehicles machinery Caterpillar Approved nautički rječnik - s neta ENGLISH ACR-ENG CROATIAN DESCRIPTION ACR-CRO UPORABA, OPIS AREA SPECIFIC AREA SOURCE/COMMENT a - alfa a - alfa slovo A u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora aback unatrag, suprotno backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind abaft pozadi, prema krmi, ka krmi toward the stern relative to some object u smjeru od pramca prema krmi abaft the beam iza relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow abandon! abandon ship! napustiti brod! imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger abandon, abandoned race napuštanje utrke, prekinuta utrka race that the race committee declares void at any time after the starting signal utrka koju je regatni odbor ili protestni odbor napustio abeam, athwartships, abreast, beam reach, across, abeam, abreast, athwart bok, bočno, bočnim vjetrom, poprijeko at right angles to the centerline of a boat; across the beam of a boat, outboard or inboard pod pravim kutom sa švertom; jedrenje vjetrom od oko 90° u odnosu na švert able-bodied seaman, able-seaman a.b. osposobljeni mornar seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained in certain skills aboard, on board ukrcan, na brodu, na palubi in the boat nalazi se na plovilu about na suprotnom boku on the other tack (1) na suprotnom boku (2) okolo, oko above board, on deck na palubi on or above the deck, in plain view above water nadvodni, iznad vode above the surface of the water abrasion, chafe čišćenje struganjem to wear by rubbing abrasive paper, sand paper, emery paper, emery cloth brusni papir, šmirgla cloth or paper covered with emery-powder, to be used for polishing or cleaning metals abrasive wheel tocilo absolute descent apsolutni pad visinska razlika od izvora do ušća rijeke absorber prigušivač something which absorbs abutment, abutment balk (baulk) obalni prag solid part of a pier acting as a support abyss ambis, abisal immeasurably deep gulf, deep extent of the sea zona najvećih morskih i oceanskih dubina, preko 1km accelerating ubrzavajući action or process of quickening, hastening, or causing to happen more speedily accessories, fittings pribor minor fittings or attachments accident nezgoda, udes, nesreća, nesretni slučaj unfortunate event, disaster, mishap accidental cover zaklon, prirodno sklonište accidental error slučajna pogrješka accidental gybe slučajni prelet accommodation ladder siz, most za izlaz, stube za izlaz portable flight of steps down a ship's side za ulaz na brod accommodation, lodging, quarters, living space smještaj posade accumulator, battery akumulator apparatus for producing voltaic electricity, whether of one cell or more acetylene welding acetilensko varenje ack, phasing letati na promjene tacking in conjunction with wind shifts letanjem čim vjetar nepovoljno promijeni jedrilica stiže do bove kraćim putem acknowledge primiti znanju, potvrditi act of pardon, act of grace, letter of marque piratska dozvola warrant from the British state to a privateer authorising specific acts of piracy britanska država je koristila gusare za svoje ciljeve i izdavala im dozvole za rad active fleet flota brodova u uporabi actual power prava snaga adhesive ljepilo having the property of adhering; sticky adjust podesiti jedreći, dotjerati to put in proper order or position adjust points korigovati bodove u regati adjustable pitch propeller, controllable pitch propeller, variable pitch propeler sa promjenjivim korakom propeller, fan, etc., in which the angle of the blades with respect to the direction of air flow can be adjusted propeler sa promjenjivim kutom lopatica adjustable wrench, shifting spanner francuski ključ adjusting screw lock nut zavrtanj za podešavanje sa kontramaticom adjustment, correction, rectification podešavanje, korektura admeasure izmjeriti, odmjeriti to assign a measure or limit to (a thing), to keep in measure; to moderate, limit, control admiral admiral senior naval officer of flag rank; in ascending order of seniority, rear admiral, vice admiral, admiral and admiral of the fleet (royal navy). derivation reputedly arabic, from "emir al bath" ("ruler of the waters"). viši čin RM; rastućim redosledom su kontra admiral, vice admiral, admiral pa admiral flote admiral of the fleet admiral flote admiralty ministarstvo ratne mornarice, admiralitet high naval authority in charge of a state's navy, promulgates naval law admiralty law pomorsko pravo body of law that deals with maritime cases admiralty pattern anchor admiralitetno sidro sidro sa dva kraka (šape) i unakrsnom prečkom, bez zgloba Adriatic Jadran adrift (1) curi, nošen (vodenom) strujom, plutajući, niz vjetar, nasumice (2) odsutan bez dozvole (1) afloat and unattached in any way to the shore or seabed (2) absent without leave advantage preimućstvo, prednost, korist in a favourable position; favouring circumstance; anything which gives one the superiority or tends to improve one's position. (The opposite is disadvantage) advantageous situation povoljna pozicija, povoljan položaj adverse weather conditions nepovoljni vremenski uvjeti unfavourablе weather conditions advertising reklamiranje adze tesati teslom carpenter's or cooper's tool, like an axe with the blade set at right angles to the handle and curving inwards towards it; used for cutting or slicing away the surface of wood aerial, antenna radio-antena aerodynamic, streamlined aerodinamičan characteristic of or having a shape which reduces drag from air moving past podešen za lakše savlađivanje zraka aerofoil blade section sječivo profila afloat, floating ploveći out at sea na brodu, na moru, na vodi aft cabin krmena kabina aft head point zadnja točka gornjeg roglja aft point of the top of a sail odnosi se na jedro aft, after pozadi, na krmi at, near, or toward the stern after bow spring line pramčani dijagonalni vez uže za vezivanje broda kojim se zaustavlja njegovo "šetanje" uz pristan ili drugi brod after end, after part, stern section krmeni dio broda, krma rear part of a ship, technically defined as the area built up over the sternpost, extending upwards from the counter to the taffrail zadnji dio broda after sail krmeno jedro afterdeck krmena paluba afterguy praća, aftergaj konop za pokretanje križeva na jarbolu aftermast krmeni jarbol mast set closest to the stern afternoon watch popodnevna služba, popodnevna straža 1200-1600 watch against the grain, port approach start na desnom boku approaching a fleet of boats, normally on a starting line, from the opposite direction aground, run aground, grounded, stranded, stranding nasukanje, nasukan resting on or touching the ground or bottom; that has been driven ashore; that has run aground leži na dnu ili ga dodiruje ahead naprijed forward of the bow ahead!, fore naprijed! komanda za motore ahoy! hej! cry to draw attention. term used to hail a boat or a ship, as "boat ahoy!" ahull bez jedara in a storm, is to take in her sails and lash the helm on the lee side of the ship aid to navigation, ATON sredstva za navigaciju any device external to a vessel or aircraft specifically intended to assist navigators in determining their position or safe course, or to warn them of dangers or obstructions to navigation air block svezani koloturnik pulley through which control lines pass, secured by rope air bottle boca za kisik air cleaner, air filter zračni filter air compressor kompresor air cooler zračni hladnjak air course zračni kanali, dukt air heater grijač air hole ventilacija, odušnik, zračnik, vetrolovka, luftrolna, pulzitor, lutrolnan služi za provjetravanje i rashlađivanje manjih brodskih prostorija air inlet guide lula za ventilaciju, lula odušnika air intake shutter zatvarač odušnika air navigation avio navigacija air pressure zračni tlak air pump zračna pumpa air speed brzina mjerena prividnim vjetrom measuring the boat's speed using apparent wind as a bench mark air vent, vent otvor za zrak ventilacioni air washer unit uređaj za zračno pranje air whistle and automatic control pištaljka i automatska kontrola aircraft carrier nosač aviona airfoil, aerofoil krilo surface having a profile that provides lift at right angles to its passage through the air oblik koji u struji dobiva potisak airscrew zračna elisa, zračni propeler ait ada islet or small isle; especially one in a river alarm uzbuna, alarm algae, barnacle balande, školjke flora & fauna which attach themselves to objects floating in the water, especially to the bottoms of ships biljni i životinjski organizmi koji se hvataju za plovne objekte; vrste alge i školjke koje se hvataju za plovne objekte i usporavaju ih alignment centriranje arrangement in a straight or other determined line all hands posada entire ship's company, both officers and enlisted personnel sav brodski personal all night in bez noćne straže having no night watches all the port! hard a port! hard left rudder! sasvim nalijevo! order to the steersman to turn all the way to the left naredba kormilaru all the starboard! hard a starboard! hard right rudder! sasvim nadesno! order to the steersman to turn all the way to the right naredba kormilaru alleyway, passageway hodnik allow for current, stream uzeti tijek u obzir alloy legura aloft visok, uzvišen above the deck, above the ship's uppermost solid structure; overhead or high above along shore, coastwise duž obale alongside bokom by the side of a ship or pier sa strane broda ili doka aloof, loof izdvojeno, daleko, podalje, po strani order to the steersman to turn the head of the ship towards the wind, or to make her sail nearer the wind alter (a sail) dotjerati, popraviti (jedro) to make some change in shape, condition, position, etc. without changing the thing itself for another alteration dotjerivanje, popravljanje alternating light rezervno svjetlo, promjenjivo svjetlo alternating my course to port! skrećem nalijevo! obavještenje ostalim plovilima alternating my course to starboard! skrećem nadesno! obavještenje ostalim plovilima alternator alternator alto cumulus visoki kumulus, altokumulus cloud-formation made up of rounded masses similar to cumulus clouds but at a higher altitude alto-stratus visoki stratus, altostratusi cloud-formation consisting of a more or less uniform continuous layer or veil resembling stratus or cirro-stratus clouds but lying in the middle-cloud region aluminium aluminij amateur ljubitelj ambulance ship sanitetski brod ship equipped to cure and carry the sick and wounded amidship, midship u srednjem dijelu broda in or toward the middle of a ship in regard to length or breadth u odnosu na duljinu ili širinu ammeter ampermetar amphibia amfibija, vodozemac seaplane, tank or other vehicle able to operate both on land and on water amphibian airplane, amphibian flying boat avion amfibija hidroavion koji ima i kotače amphibious forces pomorsko desantne snage kombinovane snage za pomorsko desantne operacije amplifier pojačalo anchor sidro, kotva, lenger, anker, ankora, mačka device of metal so shaped as to grip the bottom and hold a vessel teški metalni predmet koji se koristi za učvršćenje broda za dno; položaj sidra: sidro (s) drži, s. ore, s. lijevo - desno, s. u pravcu broda, s. naprijed, s. upravo, s. pod brodom, s. zamršeno; krmeno sidro, bočna sidra anchor ball sidrena lopta, znak za usidreni brod black shape hoisted in forepart of a ship to show that ship is anchored in a fairway anchor bell sidreno zvono, oglašavanje zvonom u magli anchor bend, anchor hitch sidreni privez, sidreni uzao za vezivanje sidra ili križa jarbola anchor buoy, cable buoy sidrena bova small buoy secured by light line to anchor to indicate position of anchor on bottom bova za oznaku pozicije sidra anchor cable, anchor chain sidrena sajla, sidreni lanac chain connecting the ship to the anchor anchor davit soha za sidro kran dizalice sidra anchor fouled zapetljano sidro anchor head, crown križ sidra, glava sidra anchor light sidreno svjetlo white light displayed by a ship at anchor. two such lights are displayed by a ship over 150 feet in length svjetlo vidljivo sa svih strana propisano "Međunarodnim pravilima o sprečavanju sudara na moru" anchor light svjetiljka za stajanje, ankerliht svjetlo za stajanje (noćivanje), bijelo svjetlo vidljivo u cijelom luku horizonta anchor line, rode sidreni vez, sidreni konop anchor line of a small boat veza čamaca sa sidrom anchor locker lančanik prostor gdje je smješten sidreni lanac anchor ring, ring, hank sidreni prsten, alka anchor shackle sidreni škopac anchor shank trup sidra anchor stock drška sidra anchor watch sidrena straža making sure that the anchor is holding and the vessel is not drifting. important during rough weather and at night. most marine gps units have an anchor watch alarm capability anchor windlass sidreno vitlo anchorage prohibited zabranjeno sidrenje anchorage, mooring sidrište, sidrenje, vez suitable place for a ship to anchor; area of a port or harbor zaštićeno mjesto za sidrenje anchored, at anchor usidren held by the anchor; to be at a grapple: to be at anchor anchoring, to moor sidriti, usidriti se to attach a boat to a mooring buoy or post. also, to a dock a ship. manevar zadržavanja plovila pomoću sidra anchor's aweigh sidro popustilo said of an anchor when just clear of the bottom anemometer, wind-gauge vetromer, anemometar instrument used to measure apparent wind velocity glazbalo za mjerenje brzine vjetra; dva su osnovna oblika uređaja: jedan se drži u ruci a drugi postavlja na vrh katarke (jarbola) i očitava na skali u kokpitu aneroid barometer aneroid, aneroidni barometar barometer, in which the pressure of the air is measured by its action on the elastic lid of a box exhausted of air kod koga se tlak zraka mjeri deformacijom membrane koja je povezana sa kazaljkom glazbala angary zapljena neutralnih brodova right of a belligerent to use and destroy, if necessary, the property of neutrals ratno pravo zapljene ili, po potrebi, uništenja imovine neutralnih zemalja angle kut angle bar ugaona prečaga angle bracket ugaoni podupirač angle grinder, small brusilica mala angle tie, angle-brace kutnik parče drveta pričvršćeno na susjedne strane četvorouglog okvira angler's loop ribarska omča sigurna omča za najlonski konac annealed steel kaljeno željezo anode anoda answering pennant, runner, pendant, triangular flag kodeks, signalna zastavica, plamenac, barjak three-sided flag anti corrosive, anti-corrosive, protected against corrosion koji štiti od korozije, zaštićen od korozije anti-aircraft cruiser protiv avionska krstarica anticyclone, anti-cyclone anticiklon area of high pressure oblast visoka tlaka anti-doping anti-doping, protiv droge kontrola i borba protiv nedozvoljenih stimulansa anti-fouling paint antivegetativna boja antimony antimon anti-pollution nezagađujući apeak, vertical vertikalno, okomito in a vertical position u okomitom položaju apparent wind prividni vjetar, rezultanta wind felt over the deck of a boat: the true wind plus the wind created by the boat's movement sprega spoljnog i vjetra brzine appeal žalba transference of a case from an inferior to a higher court or tribunal, in the hope of reversing or modifying the decision of the former na odluku odbora za prosvjede appeals knjiga slučajeva additions to the racing rules used to interpret situations that are not specifically covered in the racing rules dodaci regatnim pravilima, služe za tumačenje situacija koje nisu riješene pravilima appendant dodat, prikačen dodatak dijelu opreme appendix, appendage dodatak apply, make an application podnijeti molbu approach channel, access channel prilazni kanal apron, drawbridge kecelja (1) entrance to a ferry (2) at the entrance to a dock: platform placed so as to intercept the fall of water, and prevent the washing away of the bottom (3) kind of false or inner stem, fayed on the aftside of the stem, from the head down to the dead-wood, in order to strengthen it pokretni ili nepokretni mostić za izlaz \ ulaz na skelu aquatorium, water area akvatorij određena vodena površina arc brazing lučno lemljenje arc of visibility vidljivi sektor (svjetionika) portion of the horizon over which a lighted aid to navigation is visible from seaward arc welding lučno varenje arch luk arch tube zakrivljena cijev archipelago, group of islands skupina otoka, arhipelag, otočje group of islands; any sea, or sheet of water, in which there are numerous islands area područje, predio, oblast area of waterplane područje vodene linije arm ruka arm and hand signals dogovoreni znaci rukom armada armada šp., ratna flotila, "nepobjediva" naziv za flotu Filipa II koju je poslao protiv Engleske 1588. god. armament naoružanje , vojna sila ship's weapons armature stator armature core rotor armature winding namotaj armored cruiser, armoured cruiser oklopna krstarica armour plate, armour oklop armoured bulkhead oklopljena pregrada armoured deck oklopljena paluba armoured ship oklopnjača around the world, great circle veliki obilazak, obilazna putanja being caught in a continuous lift so that the boat stays far from a mark during a rounding, making for an unnecessarily longer course takmičari koji kasno zamijete promjenu vjetra prave veliki krug oko privetrinske oznake; nazivi na engleskom su šaljivi ash pepeo \ jasen ash chute šaht za pepeo ashore na obali, na kopnu on the beach, shore or land asperatus asperatus new cloud type, it is like looking at the surface of a choppy sea from below; usually breaks up without producing a storm; asperatus is latin word for rough novi tip oblaka, izgleda kao površina ustala-sanog mora gledanog odozdo; obično se raziđu bez stvaranja nevremena; asperatus na latinskom znači grubo asphaltene bitumen assault boat jurišni čamac assembly sklapanje, montaža assembly drawing crtež sklopa assembly plans plan sklapanja assume a proper shape zauzeti pravilan oblik astern power pogon unazad astern!, aft unazad! krmom! u rikverc! astern, behind, aft, abaft, backwards krma, iza, ka krmi bearing of an object 180 degrees from ahead; behind the stem of a boat; if one ship is following another, the first is astern when viewed from the second glavni jarbol je iza prednjeg jarbola astronomical chart, star map karta za astronomsku navigaciju astronomical ephemeris, nautical ephemeris, nautical almanac, nautical book astronomski godišnjak, nautički godišnjak, nautički kalendar yearbook containing astronomical information for navigators and astronomers, in particular the predicted positions of celestial objects at various dates and times in the year astronomical navigation, celestial navigation, astro navigation, nautical astronomy astronomska navigacija, navigacija po zvijezdama navigation by using the positions of the stars and planets navigacija pomoću pozicije nebeskih tijela astronomical position finding astronomsko određivanje pozicije određivanje pozicije broda pomoću nebeskih tijela astronomical twilight astronomski sumrak two periods of the day immediately before sunrise and after sunset when the sun is 12° - 18° below the true horizon asw protiv podmornička borba anti-submarine warfare at sea dalje od obale mora at the seashore na obali mora a-taunt punim jedrima with every mast standing and fully rigged; with all sails set atmosphere zračni omotač, atmosfera atmospheric condenser atmosferski kondenzator atmospheric conditions atmosferski uvjeti atmospheric pressure atmosferski tlak atoll atol ringlike coral island and reef that nearly or entirely encloses a lagoon. atomizer rasprskivač attachments veza, pričvršćenje, dodaci something attached to any object, an adjunct; fastening, connexion, tie attract privući, privlačiti auger, spiral wood auger svrdlo automatic clinometer automatski mjerač nagiba automatic pilot, autopilot automatsko kormilo, auto-pilot elektro-mehanički uređaj za automatsko održavanje kursa broda automation automatizacija automotive light lampa sa štitnikom, automehaničarska lampa auxiliary pomoćni auxiliary air compressor pomoćni zračni kompresor auxiliary anchor pomoćno sidro, sidro uzdanica, kukas auxiliary blower pomoćni ventilator auxiliary boiler, donkey boiler pomoćni bojler auxiliary condenser pomoćni kondenzator auxiliary engine pomoćni pogon auxiliary generator pomoćni generator auxiliary pump pomoćna pumpa auxiliary radar pomoćni radar auxiliary vessel pomoćni brod avast! hold! stop! stay! cease! stoj! prekini! stop! cease or desist from whatever is being done average (avaria, averia, avarie) (1) havarija (2) prosjek (1) expense or loss to owners, arising from damage at sea to the ship or cargo; (2) arithmetical mean, the medium amount average consumption prosječna potrošnja average speed srednja brzina average standard prosječna norma average wave srednji val avoid treath izbjeći opasnost awash u razini s vodom so low in the water that the water is constantly washing across the surface a-weather ka privetrinskoj strani towards the weather or windward side, in the direction from which the wind blows awl, piercer, pricker, bodkin šilo small tool, having a slender, cylindrical, tapering, sharp-pointed blade, with which holes may be pierced awning lath, awning spar; awning stanchion konstrukcija cirade, letve i grede cirade; podupirač cirade awning, cover, hood cirada, cerada, tenda, pokrivač, šatorsko krilo rooflike cover, usually of canvas, extended over or before any place as a shelter from the sun, rain, or wind nepromočivo voštano platno, služi za pokrivanje robe, kao ponjava za spasavanje, razapinje nad takelažom radi stvaranja hlada na brodu... ax, axe sjekira axial-flow turbine turbina sa osovinskim tijekom axis of rotation os obrta, osovina aye aye!; yarr! razumijem! reply to an order or command to indicate that it is heard, understood and will be carried out potvrda da je naređenje primljeno, shvaćeno i da će da bude izvršeno azimuth azimut ar., kut u ravni horizonta između sjevera i objekta koji se promatra azimuth circle krug azimuta, smjerna ploča, goniometar instrument used to take bearings of celestial objects kut između ose broda i objekta na vodi ili kopnu (ili kut između dva objekta na vodi ili kopnu); računa se od sjevera u pravcu kretanja kazaljke sata azimuth dial azimutni kvadrant b - bravo b - bravo letter B in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo B u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora Babbitt metal Babit metal soft alloy composed of 25 parts of tin, 2 parts of antimony, and ½ part of copper, used in bearings to diminish friction mekana legura sa olovnom ili kalajnom osnovom baby stay bejbi stej wire used to bend the mast forward, normally attached to the deck halfway between the bow and mast back all! astern! svi krmom! komanda veslačima back balance, counterweights kontrateg back her! krmom! komanda pogonu back port! lijeva krmom! komanda veslačima back pressure kontra tlak back splice upleteno, nadoplet, fuksovana drška, fuksovan završetak završetak konopa vraćanjem i pletenjem dijelova konopa back starboard! desna krmom! komanda veslačima back stay zaput, zadnja vanta wire support from the mast to the stern of the boat zapinje jarbol prema krmi back stay height visina zadnje zaputke (sajle) zadnji štraj ? back water! krmom! komanda veslačima backfiring povratno paljenje backing a sail guranje jedra otpozadi radi zaustavljanja ili kretanja unazad backing bar prečaga oslonac backing plate pločica za ojačanje drvena ili metalna ploča ispod palube, za ojačanje na mjestima za zavrtnje backing strip traka za ojačanje traka od metala ili drugog materijala za ojačanje backing wind vjetar u kontra skretanju wind shift in a counterclockwise direction vjetar u skretanju suprotno smjeru kretanja kazaljke na satu backwind povratni vjetar backlash of wind, from the jib to the main or from a leeward boat to a windward boat strujanje zraka iz floka u jedro badly damaged jako oštećen brod baffing wind vjetar promjenljivog smjera baffle door vrata kotla bailer, scoop, skeet ispalac, ispolak, verflajn, vurflajn, izbacač, paljak, šešuljak bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat kofica ili u obliku lopatice, za ručno izbacivanje vode iz plovila, istodobno jedreći - "sail and bail"! bailing, to bail, bale out vaditi vodu, izbacivati vodu to throw water out of a boat ispalcem vaditi vodu iz plovila bait mamac za ribe balance balans, ravnoteža, držanje pravca to compensate, neutralize the effect of, make up for; to bring to or keep in equilibrium; to poise, keep steady or erect fr. balansirati - uspostaviti ravnotežu; tendencija jedrilice da opada, prihvaća ili ide pravo balance of the helm balans kormila balanced boat balansiran brod boat tuned so that all weights and forces are evenly distributed. The boat will therefore sail a straight course by itself bale cubic capacity tovarni prostor slobodan prostor za tovar u kubnim stopama bale, bundle, pack, packet, package bala ball bearing kuglični ležaj, kuglager ball joint loptasti zglob ballast balast, sovrnja, sebura heavy weights packed in the bottom of a boat to give it stability teret koji se stavlja na dno broda radi poboljšanja stabiliteta; svaki suvišni teret ballast pump pumpa za izjednačavanje balasta kod podmornica ballast tank, trimming tank vodeni balast, balast tank, trim tank eng., odelenje broda, tank koji se puni vodom radi održavanja ravnoteže ili povećanja gaza ballast water voda u balastnim tankovima kod podmornica band (radio) opseg frekvencije banking up of clouds gomilanje oblaka bar (1) šipka, prečaga (2) sprud, brana, barijera (1) pole, rod, stick, stake, rail, pale, grating, rib (2) large mass of sand or earth, formed by the surge of the sea bar draft gaz na prepreci gaz koji brodu dozvoljava da prijeđe prepreku u vrijeme osjeke bar pilot loc na delti bar pilot guides ships over the dangerous sandbars at the mouth of rivers and bays barbette pletenica 1. dekorativni uzlovi 2. oslonac za top barge, lighter barža, dereglija, šlep, tegljenica, teretnjak flat-bottomed freight-boat, chiefly for canal- and river-navigation plovilo sa ili bez sopstvenog pogona sa kormilarskim uređajem za prijevoz tereta barging! ufulavanje!, voda! barging! (approaching a fleet of boats to leeward on a course below close-hauled) dovik na startu ili kod bove kad proti- vnik pokušava da se udene nepropisno bark jedrenjak sa tri jarbola three-masted vessel, having her foremast and mainmast square-rigged, and her mizzenmast schooner-rigged barometer, barograph barometar, barograf mjeri atmosferski tlak barometric pressure barometarski tlak pressure indicated by a barometer barratry kriminal Marine Law: fraud, or gross and criminal negligence, on the part of the master or mariners of a ship, to the prejudice of the owners, and without their consent; e.g. dishonestly sinking, deserting, or running away with the ship, or embezzling the cargo svjesno oštećivanje prava brodovlasnika ili vlasnika tereta od strane zapovjednika ili njegove posade bilo pobunom ili krivičnim djelom base line osnovna linija, linija kobilice osnovna linija od koje počinje mjerenje tačaka po visini i širini broda base line of the territorial sea, baseline linija početka teritorijalnog mora low-water line along the coast as marked on large-scale charts officially recognized by the coastal state u pomorskom pravu je crta najnižeg vodostaja od koje se mjeri širina teritorijalnog mora base plate osnovna ploča, lim kobilice kobilica u obliku lima, obično kod većih čeličnih brodova base, foundation, support osnova, temelj, oslonac baseline, base line polazna crta, osnovna crta crta najnižeg vodostaja basic design idejni projekt basic set osnovni komplet bass boat čamac od palminog lišća boat made of a fibre obtained from the leaf-bases or leaf-stalks of certain palms, used in the manufacture of brushes, ropes, etc batten lata thin strips of plastic or wood fitted into pockets for stiffening the leech of a sail ukrućuju zadnji dio jedra batten down zatvoriti, zabiti to close or make watertight, referring to hatches and cargo batten pocket džep late drže late batten pocket length duljina džepa late batten pocket patch ojačanje džepa late batten pocket width širina džepa late battens clip čep late battery charger punjač akumulatora battle cruiser bojna krstarica battle-ship bojni brod bay, cove uvala body of water three-quarters surrounded by land beach plaža beach start start sa plaže, iz plićaka when the starting line is on the beach or close beacon navigacijska oznaka, oznaka plićaka lighted or unlighted fixed aid to navigation attached directly to the earth’s surface svjetionik ili neosvijetljeni objekt za upozorenje beam sea more s boka beam wind, wind on the beam bočni vjetar wind at right angles to a boat's course beam, breadth, width širina \ popriječna greda, palubna spona width of a boat at its widest 1. palubna greda 2. najveća širina plovila bear away, to bear off, head off, head down, to make lee, to fall off opasti, opadati niz vjetar to change course away from the wind; paying off from the wind pramcem od vjetra bear off in a puff opasti u refulu paying off from the wind in a puff bear up (to), helm up prihvatiti to put the helm ‘up’ so as to bring the vessel into the direction of the wind bearing azimut, smjer posmatranja horizontal direction of a line of sight between two objects bearing bushing, bearing shell omotač kugličnog ležaja bearing cap poklopac kugličnog ležaja bearing pedestal postolje kugličnog ležaja bearing steadying bolt zavrtanj za učvršćenje kugličnog ležaja beat, to beat to windward, close hauled, close up, sail up wind, on the wind, beat up orcati, bordižati, jedriti u vjetar, oštro u vjetar (1) close to the wind, when her head is just so near the wind as to fill the sails without shaking them (2) making progress against the direction of the wind by zigzag tacks; most boats can sail within 45 ° to the wind, twelve-meters can sail 35 ° to the wind; the giant J's were able to sail about 28 ° to the wind (1) jedrenje oštro u vjetar, ovisno od tipa jedrilice i jačine vjetra, pod kutom od 30°- 45° u odnosu na švert; (2) jedrenje protiv vjetra u cik - cak beat-down srušiti, oboriti, povaliti to force or impel (a thing) by striking, hammering, etc. beating leg, close hauled leg orca u vjetar, najčešće prvi krak regatnog kursa Beaufort scale Boforova skala empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on the state of the sea or wave conditions međunarodna skala jačine vjetra i mora od 0-12, nazvana po nalazniku becalm smiriti, zakloniti vjetar to cut off the wind from a ship either by the proximity of land or by another vessel becalmed bonaca unable to move due to lack of wind it., potpuno mirna površina mora becket oko za konop fitting for securing ropes bed plate podnožna ploča before, ahead, in advance, in front naprijed, ispred of motion bell buoy bova sa zvonom pomagalo za navigaciju kod smanjene vidljivosti, obično magla bellows mijeh bells zvona ship's bells; the strokes on a ship's bell, every half hour, to mark the passage of time uporaba zvona na brodu ima različitu primjenu: za objavljivanje časova, pri manevrisanju sidrom, za vrijeme stajanja u magli, objavljivanja uzbune below deck, below, belowdecks potpalublje on a lower deck, below the main deck of a ship bend a sail (to) složiti jedro bend, belay, make fast, fasten, tie vezati (1) securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor (2) belay also to rescind an order bending moment momenat savijanja savijanje (hogging) i uvijanje (sagging) broda po duljini zbog naprezanja bending moment momenat savijanja bending test test savijanja bends spojni uzlovi knot by which a rope is made fast to another za spoj dva konopa bent frame savijeni ram bermudian bermudsko jedro markoni veliko trokutasto glavno jedro berth, bunk brodski krevet (1) bed on a boat (2) berth also a space in a port or harbour where a vessel can be tied up 1. krevet na brodu, 2. mjesto na molu between deck compartment međupalubno odjeljenje between deck, tween deck, tweendeck međupaluba between decks međupalublje spaces between the decks of a ship bifurcation račvanje, bifurkacija splitting of a main body into two parts nl., dijeljenje rijeke u dva rukavca big toe palac noge biggest, largest, maximal, extreme najveći bight navoj , petlja (užeta) (1) any part of a rope except the end; usually refers to a bend in a rope (2) a cove bilge keel ljuljna kobilica, bočne kobilice, peraja either of two beams or fins fastened lengthwise along the outside of a ship's bilge to inhibit heavy rolling uzdužna kobilica na prvom uzvojnom limu oplate broda koja smanjuje valjanje broda bilge pump, sludge pump kaljužna pumpa, muljna pumpa, pumpa za santinu small pump fitted in ships to pump the bilges clear of water bilge stringers proveze dna, planke dna uzdužna ojačanja dna plovila bilge water kaljužna voda water which collects in the bilges of a ship voda iz brodske kaljuže bilge, well, bulge kaljuža, brodska kaljuža, brodsko dno, šifboden bottom of a ship's hull; the bilge is the compartment at the bottom of the hull of a ship or boat where water collects so that it may be pumped out of the vessel at a later time. prostor na dnu broda u kome se skuplja voda bill of lading teretnica, konosman fr., konosament it., tovarnica, potvrda o prijevozu robe bill of lading, B/L tovarni list, konosman receipt issued by a carrier to the shipper as a contract of carriage of goods fr., konosament it., tovarnica, potvrda o prijevozu robe billet panj bimini tenda weather-resistant fabric stretched over a stainless steel frame, fastened above the cockpit of a sailboat or flybridge of a power yacht which serves as a rain or sun shade vodonepropusna tenda na arnjevima iznad upravljačke konzole služi kao zaštita od sunca i kiše binnacle kardansko postolje , kardan, postolje za kompas stand on which the ship's compass is mounted. sustav prstenova i oslonaca koji predmet ili uređaj (šporet, kompas, lampa) uvijek drži u vodoravnom položaju binoculars, spyglass dalekozor bisector plane of the ship uzdužnica broda, ravan simetrale broda simetrala broda, okomita ravan koja prolazi kroz pramčanu i krmenu statvu i dijeli brod na dva jednaka dijela bitt, riding bitt, mooring bitt, plural bitts brodska bitva \ namotati na bitvu (1) posts mounted on the ship's bow, merely comprising two wooden uprights supporting a crossbar, for fastening ropes or cables (2) to bitt = to coil around a bitt jak brodski okov za vezanje konopa i sajli black crno blackboard školska tabla blade lopata (vesla), sječiva, profili, krak propelera (1) oar (2) a rudder, daggerboard, or centerboard blade root korijen lopate (vesla) blade tip vrh lopate (vesla) blanket, to cover pokrivanje to position your boat between your competition and the wind, not allowing the competition clear air oduzeti vjetar konkurentu, zakloniti jedno jedro drugim blast through waves probijanje kroz valove block cheek obraz kolotura, stranica kolotura block coefficient koificijent punoće plovila odnos zapremine brodskog trupa i kvadra istih dimenzija; što je manja cifra to je plovilo elegantnije, ima manju nosivost i brže ide kroz vodu block, sheave, single block kolotur, bučel, polea, kotur, žaba consisting of an outside shell and a sheave through which control lines pass olakšava prolaz užeta kod promjene pravca blockade line linija blokade blower, ventilator, fan ventilator blue plavo blue peter bijelo plava signalna zastava blue and white flag hoisted at the foretrucks of ships about to sail signal da se sve osobe vrate na brod zbog isplovljenja blue ribbon plava traka vrpca koju vije najbrži brod koji plovi preko atlantika blue sky plavo nebo bluff širok (pramac), strm (stijena), nagao grub opposed to sharp or projecting, having little ‘rake’ or inclination, nearly vertical in the bows board daska board (elec.) kontrolna tabla board a vessel ukrcati se na brod boardsailing jedrenje na dasci boat jedrilica, čamac craft or vessel designed to float on, and provide transport over water; in racing rules "boat" means a sailboat, sailboard, windsurfer, kiteboard and other sailing device with crew on board otvoreno ili poluzatvoreno plovilo do 10 brt, na vesla, jedra ili motor; u regatnim pravilima riječ "boat" označuje takmičarsku jedrilicu, dasku za jedrenje, zmaja za jedrenje i ostale jedriličarske naprave zajedno sa posadom boat builder brodograditelj boat compass čamčani kompas boat cover navlaka za čamac boat crane dizalica za čamac boat deck paluba za čamce, čamčana paluba paluba gdje su smješteni čamci za spasavanje i gdje se okupljaju putnici i posada prije prinudnog napuštanja broda boat equipment, naval outfittings brodska oprema, nautička oprema boat handling, ship handling upravljanje brodom, manevrisanje brodom boat length duljina jedrilice, duljina čamca boat rudder čamčano kormilo boat sail čamčano jedro boat speed brzina broda speed of a boat, particularly its potential speed in comparison with that of other boats boat the oars! uvuci vesla! vesla u brod! order to place the oars in the boat boat with lee helm opadajuća jedrilica boat with weather helm prihvatajuća jedrilica boat-hook, hitcher, pole-hook čaklja, mezo-marin, gaf, odbijač, štica wooden staff with a metal hook at one end used for fending off or holding on drvena motka sa metalnim šiljkom i kukom na jednom kraju za privlačenje ili odbijanje boatman brodar, lađar, argonaut gr., po gr. mit. grčki junaci nazvani prema lađi "argo", koji su plovili pod komandom Jasona; "argo" ime parobroda koji je prvi proputovao Đerdap boatmaster kapetan unutarnje plovidbe boatswain, bosun vođa palube, redar broda, bocman, segelmajstor, noštromo non-commissioned officer responsible for the sails, ropes and boats on a ship who issues commands to seamen. boatswain's locker, bosun's locker ostava vođe palube, sprema vođe palube, kazeta vođe palube prostorija gdje vođa palube drži potrebštine za koje je zadužen body of the sail površina jedra boiler kotao, kazan boiler casing obloga kotla boiler compartment kotlovsko odjeljenje dio kotlarnice boiler flue dimnjak boiler room, boiler space kotlarnica prostorija u kojoj se nalaze kotlovi bold coast strma obala coast rising steeply from deep water bolt rope porubnik na jedrima rope around the edge of a sail and to which the sail is sewed bonito palamida striped tunny; a fish growing to the length of three feet, common in tropical seas vrsta ribe bonus point, Olympic scoring sustav dodatnih bodova system of scoring that puts a premium on placing first prvi dobiva 0 bodova, drugi 3, treći 5,7 itd; sada se rijetko koristi boom bum spar used for extending the foot of a sail horizontalni nosač jedra boom cover navlaka za bum boom grip, horseshoe potkovica na bumu za škotu kod "o-jola" boom jaws, crutch vilica, vilica za bum wooden or metal rest for the boom optimist, spaja bum i jarbol boom out staviti tangun booster pojačavač, pobuđivač boottoping, boot-topping boja vodene linije process of cleaning the upper part of a ship's underwater hull and daubing it with a protecting layer of antifouling substance border, frontier državna granica boss, hub glavčina, ispupčenje bosuns' chair tavulet, sedaljka za penjanje na jarbol sedeljka od drveta i konopa koja se zakači na nekom visokom dijelu broda, a zatim se u sjedećem položaju vrše potrebni radovi bottom boards podnica dna bottom plating taban, oplata dna spoljna oplata broda na dnu bottom, floor dno, pod bottom, underside, underbody dno, podvodni dio broda boundary granica, međa, boundary angle granični kut bow pramac, krancla prednji dio broda bow & beam bearings pramčani i bočni azimut bow door pramčana vrata bow eye pramčana bitva, prsten, alka, očnjak za uže na pramcu čamca za koju se vezuje uže ili lanac bow fast, bow rope pramčani privez rope led over the bow of a vessel and used in securing her by the bow bow last! krmom naprijed! komanda pogonu bow overhang prepust pramca, pramčano nadgrađe - prepust superstructure projecting at the bow beyond the stem dograđeni dio iznad pramca čija je projekcija ispred pramca; horizontalno rastojanje između najisturenije točke trupa na pramcu i točke u kojoj pramac dodiruje vodu, dio trupa na pramcu ispred vodene linije bow ramp pramčana rampa bow thruster pramčani potiskivač (pogon) bow, foreship, prow, fore end pramac, prova, krancla forward part of a vessel prednji dio broda bowed mast zakrivljeni jarbol bower anchor, bower pramčano sidro each of the two main anchors of a ship, carried permanently attached to their cables on each side of the bow, always ready to be let go in case of an emergency bowline on the bight dvostruki pašnjak bowline, bowline hitch pašnjak (1) type of knot, producing a strong loop of a fixed size, topologically similar to a sheet bend (2) a rope attached to the side of a sail to pull it towards the bow for keeping the windward edge of the sail steady najpopularniji jedriličarski uzao, dobro drži i lako se odvezuje; upotrebljava za izradu omče (kloca) bows po pramcu bowsprit shrouds pripone kosnika bowsprit, bow sprit kosnik, baštun spar projecting from the bow carrying the forestay and other rigging isturena oblica na pramcu, kod jedrenjaka služi kao snast prednjeg jedra, a kod brodova kao nosač sidra (ciga, sidrena soha) box, case, chest, casework, coffer, trunk lijes, sanduk, arka mit: "arka" - nojev lijes u kome je Noje spasao životinje za vrijeme potopa i zaustavio na vrhu brda Ararat brail up a sail ubrati (skupiti) jedro oko buma to furl or truss a sail by pulling it in towards the mast, or the ropes used to do so. brass mesing brazed, brazing lemljenje break a tie razriješiti break adrift otkinuti se od veza break up, to scrap raskomadati break, break-out, to display, hoist the flag, waft istaći, podići to free and shake out (a flag or sail which has been furled) zastavu ili jedro breakers, wave crest grebeni valova breaks, notches zarez, prekid, zasjek breakwater, bulwark valobran, puna ograda (1) construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside (2) low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers (1) vještački nasip zaštita od valova (2) ograda - valobran na brodu breast bočni vez, popriječni privez, tresa mooring or docking line leading at an angle of 90 degrees with the fore-and-aft line of the boat bridge most structure above the weather deck, extending the full width of the vessel, which houses a command centre, itself called by association, the bridge. prostor na brodu sa koga se komanduje bridge screen vjetrobran zaštitna ograda komandnog mosta bridge-deck, bridge deck paluba mosta bridge-house, bridge house kabina mosta brig, brigantine brig two-masted vessel square-rigged on both fore and main masts klasičan jedrenjak sa dva jarbola, osnovnim četvorouglim i dodatnim jedrima sa gaflom broach bježanje to spin out of control and capsize or come close to it; loss of steering nekontrolirano prihvaćanje kao rezultat pretjeranog naginjanja broad on the beam sa boka bearing of an object 90° from ahead objekt na lijevo-desno 90° broad on the bow sa pramca bearing of an object 45° from ahead objekt na lijevo-desno 45° broad on the quarter sa krme bearing of an object 135° from ahead objekt na lijevo-desno 135° broad reach povoljni bok point of sail when the wind is slightly aft of abeam jedrenje niz vjetar od oko 110° u odnosu na švert broadside bok, paljba, vatra (1) one side of a ship above the water line (2) all the guns on one side of a warship - their simultaneous firing broken stowage izgubljeni prostor za slaganje neiskorišten prostor prilikom slaganja tereta bronze bronza brummel hooks sastavno-rastavne alke za spajanje \ razdvajanje kolotura škote i travelera bucket rope amperštranga n. kudeljno uže za vedro bucket, pail kofa, kablić, vedro, amper builder's certificate atest gradnje broda building berth, building slip, shipbuilding way brodogradilišni navoz, navoz za gradnju brodova, brodogradilišna pista, brodogradilišna rampa slope on which boats are built and slipped longitudinally kosa ravan širine oko sto metara na kojoj se gradi brod i sa koje se sagrađeni brod spušta u vodu ili izvlači na obalu radi opravke built-up sastavljen constructed of parts that are separately prepared and afterwards joined or welded together built-up frame, rib ugrađena rebra broda rebra broda sastavljena iz dijelova built-up propeller propeler sa demontažnim lopatama izgradnja, sastavljanje propelera built-up rudder kormilo sastavljeno iz dijelova izgradnja, sastavljanje kormila bulb bulb cigar-shaped attachment to a keel which in section presents a bulb-like appearance (1) dodatak kobilici (2) zaobljeni oblik pramca - kruška pramca bulb keel kobilica sa bulbom keel of a yacht having a cigar-shaped attachment which in section presents a bulb-like appearance bulbous bow kruškoliki pramac smanjuje otpor vode bulk rasuti (teret na brodu) ship's cargo bulk cargo capacity, grain cubic capacity kargo - površina, kargo - zapremina zapreminski kapacitet broda - koliko prostora imaju brodska skladišta za prijevoz rasutog tereta (žitarica, uglja...) bulk carrier brod za rasuti teret any ocean-going cargo vessel designed to carry bulk cargo in its holds brod projektiran za prijevoz rasutih tereta bulkhead pregrada u brodu upright wall within the hull of a ship. particularly a load bearing wall okomite, uzdužne i popriječne neprekinute pregrade bulkhead deck nepropusna predgrada, nepromočiva pregrada, šajdervand, koferdam postavlja se radi odvajanja pojedinih prostorija u koritu plovila bulkhead unit pregradni prostori bullet tool bulet alat, patent odvrtka bullhose oko za tegljenje bulwark, side wall, wash strake puna ograda extension of the ship's side above the level of the weather deck. bung hole ispusni ventil hole in a cask, which is closed with the bung na trupu, za isticanje vode bung, stopper čep cork stopper for the hole bunk uzan krevet built-in bed on board ship, often erected in tiers one above the other bunker spremište za ugalj container for storing coal or fuel oil for a ship's engine bunting tkanina za zastavice thin cloth of woven wool from which flags are made buoy rope konop bove, konop plutače buoyage snabdijevanje plutačama, bovama any of several codes of practice under which buoys of various shapes and colours are used for the same navigational purpose buoyance of channels označavanje kanala bovama buoyancy potisak, uzgon, nosivost, hidrostatički uzgon, uzgonski potencijal, keson, uzgonska komora, plutanje (1) vertical upward pressure of a liquid on an immersed or floating body, which is equal to the weight of displaced liquid (2) any material added to the hull of a watercraft to keep the hull afloat (1) sila potiska koja daje plovnost tijelu (2) fr., balastni tank, metalni sanduk na zadnjem dijelu broda; drveni sanduk koji se gradi na mjestu prodora vode u brod radi sprečavanja daljeg prodora, crpljenja i cementiranja; zvono za radove pod vodom pri izradi temelja i postavljanja stožera za mostove buoyancy tank, boyancy chamber, boyancy bag, air bank, air container keson, uzgonska komora, zračna komora chamber containing air designed to keep a boat afloat if it is swamped or a hovercraft afloat when it is at rest nepropusne komore na brodu koje osiguravaju da brod u slučaju prevrtanja ili prodora vode i dalje ostane na površini. ove komore se dimenzionišu prema masi broda. jedan metar kubični zapremine odgovara približno jednoj toni buoyant heaving line plutajuće bacalo plutajuće uže za bacanje sa uzlom "majmunska pesnica" ili drvenom kruškom na kraju buoyed channel kanal označen bovama burden teret, tovar, nosivost burdened vessel, give-way vessel obavezno da se kloni vessel which must maneuver to avoid collision, one which has no right of way plovilo obavezno da se kloni, plovilo bez prava puta burgee zastavica small tapered flag or pennant, three-cornered (or swallow-tailed), used by yachts generally as a distinguishing flag burn off spaliti boju burner gorionik bushel bušel measure of capacity used for corn, fruit, etc., containing four pecks or eight gallons mjera zapremine (GB 36,35 L, US 35,34 L) bushing umetak, uvodni izolator butt vrh, vršak butt joint čeoni spoj, sučeoni spoj buttonhead sa okruglom glavom by sea po moru by the head po pramcu deeper in the water forward than abaft; the opposite of which is by the stern by the lee na opadanje sailing with the wind coming over the quarter of the boat where the main boom is set jedrenje niz vjetar od oko 210° u odnosu na švert, moguće kod samostojećih jarbola by the stern po krmi deeper in the water abaft than forward; the opposite of which is by the head by-pass valve zaobilazni ventil c - Charlie c - Čarli letter C in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo C u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora C. Q. R. plough anchor plug sidro cabin boy mladić sobe attendant on passengers and crew cabin sole tlocrt kabine cabin, quarters, state room brodska kabina, kajuta enclosed room on a deck or flat odaja na brodu cable kabl (1) large rope (2) measure of length or distance; equivalent to (uk) 1/10 nautical mile, approx. 600 feet; (usa) 120 fathoms, 720 feet (219 m) (1) čelik čelo, čelično uže \ debeo konop (2) mjera za duljinu koja odgovara 1/10 nautičke milje (219m) cable core jezgro kabla cable end kraj kabla cable ship brod za polaganje podvodnog kabla ship used to lay a submarine cable cabotage kabotaža, kabotađ coasting; coast-pilotage; the coast carrying trade by sea prijevoz robe (trgovanje) po mjestima uzduž obale cadet kadet fr., pripravnik za časnika na brodu calm tišina, bonaca, bezvjetrica 0 Beaufort = to 0.2 m/s 0 Bofora = do 0.2 m/s calm sea (glassy) mirno more bez valova i vjetra calm sea (rippled) namreškano more sa talasićima, bez vjetra cam brijeg brijeg na bregastoj osovini camshaft bregasta osovina osovina koja upravlja radom usisnih i izduvnih ventila kod motora sa unutarnjim sagorijevanjem can buoy cilindrična bova, cilindrična plutača cancel poništiti cancellation poništenje cancelled race poništena utrka zbog neregularnih uvjeta, može da bude ponovljena ili ne cannon top na obali canoe kanu small light sort of boat or skiff propelled by paddling, used chiefly for recreation vrsta čamca na vesla, za rekreaciju cant frames kantne piece of wood laid upon the deck of a vessel to support the bulkheads; edge, border, brink canted oborene ivice, zaobljeni kutovi having the corners bevelled off canteen prodavaonica cantilever nosač, konzola capacity plan plan kapaciteta plan kapaciteta plovila capsize to weather prevrnuti se u privjetrinu capsize, capsizing, to overturn, overwhelmed prevrnuti se when a ship or boat lists too far and rolls over, exposing the keel; on large vessels, this often results in the sinking of the ship; a board is capsized when her sail or the competitor is in the water kad jedro dodirne vodu car carrier brod za prijevoz automobila vessels that are able to transport cars in a manner where they are stored in a garage with ambient control and ventilation carburettor karburator pravi smjesu benzina i zraka prije usisavanja u SUS motor cardinal mark glavna oznaka, osnovna oznaka cardinal points četiri strane svijeta four points of the horizon (or the heavens) which lie in the direction of the earth's two poles (cardines), and of sunrise and sunset respectively kardinalne točke: strane svijeta (sjever, jug, istok, zapad) i vjetrovi koji pušu sa tih strana cardinal signals glavni signali, osnovni signali cargo boom, cargo overhang, jib samarica, krak dizalice, grana dizalice greda sa takelažom namijenjena manipulaciji brodskim teretom; razlika dizalice i samarice je što dizalica koristi sopstveni pogon, a samarica ne i obično se koristi u paru; bum jedrilice se može upotrijebiti kao samarica cargo DWT nosivost tona cargo lift dizalica za teret cargo passenger vessel putničko-teretni brod cargo plan plan krcanja tereta cargo port teretna luka cargo ship teretni brod cargo winch, ship's winch brodska dizalica brodska dizalica za krcanje tereta carling, carline uzdužna proveza, uzdužna planka one of the pieces of timber about 5 inches square in section, lying fore and aft under the deck of a ship, with their ends let culvertail-wise into the beams carpenter tesar carrier prijevoznik; transportno sredstvo, nosač cast iron liveno željezo casting liv, livenje castle, forecastle, forward superstructure kula, pramčano nadgrađe, pramčana nadgradnja, kaštel partial deck, above the upper deck and at the head of the vessel; traditionally the sailors' living quarters; pronounced 'focsle' casualty nesretni slučaj, smrtni ishod nesreće fatal or serious accident or event cat rig, unstayed rig, free standing mast samostojeći jarbol mast stepped well forward and carrying only a mainsail jarbol blizu pramca, bez floka, bez vanti: optimist, laser, fin catalyser katalizator catamaran katamaran vessel with two hulls brod sa dva paralelna trupa povezana zajedničkom palubom catboat ket cat-rigged vessel with only one sail, usually on a gaff. vrsta jedrilice sa jednim jedrom catch zahvat point at the beginning of the stroke when the oar takes the water početni dio zaveslaja kada veslo "uhvati" vodu catch (of fish) lov ribe cattle carrying ship brod za prijevoz stoke catwalk uzak nogostup za prolaz narrow footway or platform caulk bal cotton or oakum used to fill in the seams fr., sredstvo (bala, denjak, svežanj, daske, masnoća, kudjelja, cement itd.) za sprečavanje prodora vode u korito broda caulk, caulking, to caulk zaptivati, kalafatirati, kalavatati, šuperiti to fill in the seams with cotton or oakum ispuniti sastave drvenog čamca kudjeljom, mahovinom i zaliti smolom cavitation kavitacija instability that results from air being sucked between the centerboard, keel, or rudder and the hull. Often caused by too great an angle of heel cedar kedar ceiling tavanica, plafon centerboard down! spusti švert! centerboard pin osovina rotirajućeg šverta centre bulkhead središnja pregrada centre keel glavna kobilica centralna na jahtama sa tri kobilice centre of buoyancy (CB) težište potiska mean centre of that part of a ship or floating body, which is immersed in the water težište potiska uronjenog dijela plovila centre of effort (CE) upor, težište potiska geometric center where the wind pressure on the sails exerts its total heeling effect točka dejstva rezultante sila koje se generišu na jedrima i služe za pokretanje jedrilice; u uskoj sprezi sa CLR (Centre of Lateral Resistance – vidjeti) centre of gravity težište, težište gravitacije which being supported, the body or system will remain at rest in any position težište gravitacije cijelog sustava broda; jako utječe na ukupan otpor broda; na velikim brodovima može da bude pomjeren pomoću balastnih tankova; kod manjih jedrilica posada mijenja težišta broda pomjerajući se ka pramcu pri manjim brzinama, prema krmi pri većim brzinama centre of lateral resistance (CLR) težište lateralnog plana geometrical center of the yacht while in the water CLR je točka gdje djeluje rezultanta sila, koje se uravnotežuju sa komponentom sile koja se generiše na jedru, a upravna je na ravan simetrije broda; CLR je usko vezana za CE, pravilnim trimom broda dobivamo da se CLR i CE nalaze na istoj vertikali; rezutat ovoga je neutralan brod, ako je CE ispred CLR brod sam opada, odnosno prihvaća ako je obratno; postoji nekoliko metoda za izračun CLR-a, nijedna nije potpuno točna centreboard švert rotacioni, peraje, kobilica shaped blade attached to the underside of the hull to give the boat lateral resistance when it is sailing to windward; an adjustable keel smanjuje zanošenje jedrilice centreboard boat jedrilica s pomičnim švertom centreboard case, trunk kućište rotacionog šverta, švert kazeta, kućište peraje water-tight case in which the centreboard of a sailing-boat works sprečava ulazak vode u kokpit certificate uvjerenje, potvrda, certifikat document wherein a fact is formally certified or attested certificate of competency breve, brevet fr., it., diploma o položenom ispitu za izvjesno zvanje na brodu certificate of origin uvjerenje o podrijetlu certificate of survey uvjerenje o pregledu certification authority nadležni za izdavanje uvjerenja certification control kontrola uvjerenja certification mark oznaka uvjerenja certification, certify uvjerenje, potvrditi C-gybe (crash gybe) prelet S, loš prelet uncontrolled jibe nekontroliran prelet i prihvaćanje chafing patch zaštitna zakrpa jedra material applied to a sail to prevent or reduce chafing chain lanac chain cable for the bower anchor lanac pramčanog sidra chain locker, chain well, cable locker lančanik receptacle for storing the chain-cable spremište (sanduk) za smještaj sidrenih lanaca chandlery, ship chandlery, shipchandlery snabdijevanje brodova, snabdevač broda supplies for ships change of course, to alter course promjena kursa, promijeniti kurs change of moon mjesečeve mene change, alter, exchange promjena, mijena changes to the rules izmjene u pravilima svake četiri godine channel mark, channel buoy oznaka plovnog puta channel, main current kanal, matica rijeke (1) comparatively narrow piece of water, wider than a mere ‘strait’, connecting two larger pieces, usually seas (2) navigable passage between shallows in an estuary etc. chart pomorska karta, pomorska mapa chart correction korektura karata chart equipment, map outfit komplet karata chart plotter štampač za mape chart room, chart house, ploting room navigacijska kabina chart space atlas arhiva mapa chart table navigacijski sto charter najam charter party ugovor o najmu charter or deed made between owners and merchants for hire of a ship, and safe delivery of the cargo check ovjeriti (1) to mark as examined and found correct (2) to check a bowline: to slacken it and belay it again; to check a brace: to ease it off when found to be too stiffly extended; to check a cable: to stopper it, when running out. check her (a ship): stop her way check out \ check in, control odjaviti se \ prijaviti se, kontrole safety requirements, check-in at the starting area, and check-out and check-in ashore bezbjednosna procedura prijavljivanja takmičara na startu, odjavljivanja prije i prijavljivanja poslije utrke na obali check stay height provjeriti duljinu vante - zaputke checking provjera, kontrola controlling and verifying cheek obraz \ školjka \ rašlja (1) projections on each side of the mast on which the tressle-trees rest; (2) the shell or outside wooden part of a block; (3) pieces of timber upon the ship's bows to secure the beak-head or cut-water; (4) ‘ears’ of a ship's pump; (5) circular pieces on the aft-side of the carrick-bits (6) the wooden or metal rest for rows cheek block kolotur školjka block of which one side is formed by a cheek-piece fastened to an object which forms the other side kolotur čiji jedan obraz (stranicu) čini veća površina Chichester Francis Čičester Sir Francis Chichester, aviator and sailor, the first person to sail single-handed around the world, wrote “Lonely sea and the sky” chief engineer upravitelj pogona, kapo chiller room rashladna soba chine proveze boka (1) longitudinal reinforcements (2) a relatively sharp angle in the hull, as compared to the rounded bottoms of most traditional boat hulls uzdužna ojačanja boka plovila chisel dlijeto chock, fairlead, eye-bolt, sheet lead okce, vođica deck fitting used to change the direction of a line, giving it a better angle from a sail or block to a winch or cleat palubni okov za prolaz, pridržavanje i promjenu smjera užeta chop čop kratki neritmični valovi choppy sea oštri valovi short, rough, irregular wave motion chord tetiva chromium, chrome krom chronometer, stop watch štoperica, hronometar chute šaht circle krug, šestar circuit breaker, automatic cut-off automatski prekidač circum navigatation of the world, world cruise plovidba oko svijeta circum navigate oploviti cirrus cirusi form of cloud, generally at a high elevation, presenting the appearance of diverging filaments or wisps, often resembling a curl or lock of hair or wool nježni oblaci na velikoj visini, često najavljuju topao val citadel, armoured compartments oklopljeni dijelovi civil twilight građanski sumrak, zakonski sumrak two periods of the day immediately before sunrise and after sunset when the sun is less than 6° below the true horizon clam cleat švedska cijev, stoper drži konop i lako je otpustiti ga clamp stega, spona, šraftok clamp rod type, medium srednji šrafštok clamp rod type, small mali šraftok clamped učvrstiti sponom clasp hook, sister hook sigurnosna kuka class klasa class insignia oznaka klase slovo ili simbol klase class rules pravila klase rules for various group types of sailboats definiraju svaki klasu, bivaju dopunjeni jednom godišnje ili rjeđe classes klase division of sailboats jedrilice grupirane po vrstama clear air čist vjetar unobstructed wind clear sky, serene sky vedro nebo clear the finishing line proći liniju cilja clear view screens jasno vidljiv ekran clearance, safe overhead clearance, vertical clearance najveća visina, gabarit prolaza clearing buoy oznaka prepreke u plovidbi cleat hitch obmotaj oko bitve okolo, onakrsno pa ispod posljednjeg namotaja cleat, kevel, peg bitva, kljuna, kljunac, ambus fitting of wood or metal with horns, used for securing lines under strain vrsta bitve u vidu nakovnja, za privez obmotavanjem clew zadnji rogalj jedra, škotni rogalj lower rear corner of sail odnosi se na jedro clincher-built, clinker-built, clincher-work preklopna gradnja, klinker konstrukcija (1) lap-jointed work, as in boats of a lighter construction, weather boarding, shingling (2) a similar work in which iron plates are lapped and riveted clinometer inklinometar instrument, in the form of a semicircular level, indicating angle of heel and fore-and-aft trim sprava koja pokazuje kut uzdužnog \ popriječnog nagiba plovila clip, clip hook kuka, spojka clipper kliper fast-sailing vessel; one with sharp, forward-raking bows and masts raking aft clipper-type bow kliperski pramac clock sat, časovnik clockwise u smjeru kazaljke (na satu) close (tight) reach, close reaching u vjetar, jedrenje bočno-pramčanim vjetrom point of sailing at which the wind is slightly forward of abeam jedrenje u vjetar pod kutom od oko 67° u odnosu na švert close bending oštro savijanje close reefed maksimalno skraćeno jedro closed class rules pravila zatvorene klase closed sea zatvoreno more closed shelter-deck ship brod sa zatvorenom zaštitnom palubom closed-chock zatvoreno okce, vođica closest point of approach, CPA najbliža točka prolaza estimated point in which the distance between two objects, of which at least one is in motion, will reach its minimum value; the estimate is used to evaluate the risk of a collision cloudburst prolom oblaka jaka kiša cloudiness oblačnost cloudless, serene bez oblaka clouds oblaci cloudy sky oblačno nebo cloudy, clouded oblačno abounding in or full of clouds clove hitch vrzni uzao vezivanje za stožer ili prsten club burgee klubska zastavica clutch kvačilo, kuplung clutter, litter đubre unwanted images on a radar screen, crowded confusion CO2 alarm system CO2 alarmni sustav CO2 portable extinguisher CO2 protivpožarni aparat coach trener coach roof krov kabine coal ugalj coal burner parobrod na ugalj coal tar, tar, to tar, black down katran, katranisati (1) thick black viscid liquid, which is one of the products of distillation of bituminous coal (2) using the above to protect boat bottom coaler brod prijevoznik uglja, ugljar coaming, sill prag raised framework about deck openings, and cockpits of open boats used to help keep out water coarse grained krupno zrno coast defence ship, coast guard vessel brod obalske straže coast pilot obalski peljar coast, sea coast, sea-coast, shore, sea shore, sea board, seaboard obala, žalo, plaža edge or margin of the land next the sea, the sea-shore (2) coast also: rib of a ship dio zemljišta pored vode koja oplakuje visoko i nisko vodostanje; može biti prirodna i izgrađena, kej, pristan, pristanište, bajer, bajir, jalija, poloja, brežina, konkavna, konveksna coastal obalski, obalni coastal archipelago skupina otoka uz obalu coastal chart karta za obalsku navigaciju coastal navigation, coasting navigation, inshore navigation obalska navigacija, obalna navigacija plovidba obalnim morem i navigacija objektima na obali coaster ship brod obalske plovidbe coasting trade, coasting obalna trgovina sailing along the coast, or trading between the ports of a country co-axial koaksijalni cock, faucet slavina cockpit kokpit well of a sailing vessel, especially a small boat, for the wheel and the steersman kormilarsko mjesto, obično je upušteno od razine palube cod line tanki jaki konac code kodeks, zakon, zbirka pravila system or collection of rules or regulations code flag signalna zastava coefficient of deadweight kvocijent nosivosti coefficient of stability kvocijent stabilnosti cofferdam privremena brana coil, fake, wind, spool, spiral, winding namotati kružno, namot, voj, pajgla, kangaliti to lay down rope in circular turns slagati uže na palubi u pravilnim vojevima tako da uvijek bude spremno za uporabu coir kokos vlakno kokosa za izradu pletenih predmeta cold bending savijanje na hladno cold front hladni val, hladni front oblast gdje se hladni zrak probija kroz okolni topliji, rezultira kišom, grmljavinom i olujom cold straightening ispravljanje na hladno collar ogrlica collision bulkhead sudarna pregrada, koliziona predgrada the foremost bulkhead in a vessel sudarna pregrada ugrađena na pramcu, služi da, u slučaju sudara, spriječi prodor vode u ostale dijelove broda collision, contact, abordage sudar colors boje colregs pravila za izbjegavanje sudara na moru međunarodna pravila o načinu plovidbe brodova column structure, pillar stožer, šip, pilotna u vodu pobijen betonski, metalni ili drveni stožer za temelje zgrade ili pontona combine spojiti combine two classes spojiti dvije klase combined mooring winch and windlass kombinacija priteznog i sidrenog vitla combustion chamber komora za sagorijevanje combustion, burning sagorijevanje come about, tacking, wear letanje, bordižanje sailing to windward by using a zig-zag course pramac prolazi kroz vjetar come alongside bočno pristati come off, tear loose otkinuti se come on top prestići command, order komanda commanding bridge, navigation bridge, conning tower komandni most commercial port trgovačka luka commodore komodor špa., u rat. mornarici zapovjednik po činu kapetana bojnog broda; u trgovačkoj mornarici najstariji kapetan jednog brodarskog poduzeća; glavni brod trgovačke flote communication hatch otvor doglasne cijevi communication line linija veze companion way, scale, ladder stairway merdevine, silaz u brod, kabinu, stepenište compartment odjeljak, odjeljenje, prostorija na brodu compass kompas, busola navigational instrument that revolutionised travel compass bearing kompasni azimut compass bridge paluba kompasa compass course krivulja (linija) koja pokazuje kompasni kurs course steered by compass; spec. Naut. and Aeronaut., the line of direction indicated by the compass but not actually taken by a boat or airship, allowance having been made for deviation caused by wind, currents, etc compass error pogrješka kompasa compass heading kurs, kurs broda pravac, putanja, pravac kojim plovi brod; u pom. navigaciji - kut što ga zatvara uzdužica broda sa meridijanom compass needle igla kompasa compass repeater, distant reading compass ćerka kompasa compass rose, wind rose, compass card ruža vjetrova, kompasna ruža krug horizonta sa naznačenim stranama svijeta, nazvanim po vjetrovima koji pušu iz 4 pravca i 4 međupravca compensation, compensate, indemnify obeštećenje, obeštetiti competent sposoban competitor takmičar comply povinovati se compressed air sabijeni zrak compression sabijanje compression pressure kompresioni tlak compression ring karike, kompresioni prsten concave konkavan izdubljen, unutarnja strana krivine; konkavna obala - izdubljena obala, po pravilu sa dubinama conehead konusna glava confused wave neodređeni val conical buoy konusna bova, konusna plutača connecting rod poluga radilica console, bracket držač, podupirač, konzola construction konstrukcije contact breaker prekidač container kontejner container ship brod za prijevoz kontejnera contiguous zone spoljni pojas teritorijalne vode band of water extending from the outer edge of the territorial sea to up to 24 nautical miles (44 km) from the baseline, within which a state can exert limited control for the purpose of preventing or punishing "infringement of its customs, fiscal, immigration or sanitary laws morski pojas širok 12 morskih milja, računajući od granice teritorijalne vode u smjeru pučine continent, mainland kontinent one of the main continuous bodies of land on the earth's surface continental shelf epikontinentalni pojas, kontinentalna ravnina extended perimeter of each continent and associated coastal plain, and was part of the continent during the glacial periods, but is undersea during interglacial periods such as the current epoch by relatively shallow seas (known as shelf seas) and gulfs. States also have rights to the seabed of the continental shelf up to 350 nautical miles (650 km) from the coastal baseline, where this extends beyond the EEZ, but this does not form part of their EEZ obuhvaća morsko dno izvan isključive ekonomska zona primorske države preko prirodnog produžetka njezinog kopnenog područja, do 650km od obale continuous service rating redoviti servis contour line reljef line representing the horizontal contour of the earth's surface at a given elevation contra-rotating propeller obrnuto rotirajući propeler propeler koji se okreće u obrnutom smjeru control upravljanje control air compressor kontrolni zračni kompresor control lever ručica za upravljanje, komandna palica control room control table kontrolna tabla u kontrolnoj prostoriji convenient port pogodna luka convention konvencija conventional propeller standardni propeler convex konveksan ispupčen; konveksna obala: ispupčena obala, obično plitka, poloja convoy, escort konvoj, brazda, povorka fr., skupina trgovačkih brodova u pratnji ratnih brodova; sklop tegljača i vuče coordinate uskladiti, usaglasiti copper bakar copper bronze bakarna boja coral island koraljni otok island of which the formation is due to the growth of coral coral reef koraljni greben reef or marine bank of rock formed by the growth and deposit of coral cord uzica uzica je uže tanje od 10mm; jedna od uporaba je za vezice na jedru cordage užad, podveze general term for fiber rope of all kinds užad je zajedničko ime za konope i uzice; uzica je uže tanje od 10mm, konop je uže deblje od 10mm cork pluta correct korigovati corrosion resistant otporan na koroziju corrosion, wastage hrđa, korozija, nagrizanje, razjedanje, rostfleka corrosive korozivan corrugated bulkhead, swedge bulkhead valovita pregrada corrugated plate valovita oplata corvette korveta ratni brod costal sea obalno more cotter pin osigurač, šplint za čiviju ili škopac counterclockwise obratno od smjera kazaljke (na satu) countersunk protivteg, kontrateg, protuteža coupling kvačilo, spojnica course and bearing indicator, direction finder goniometar movable bearing plate gr.; uglomer, sprava za mjerenje kutova course recorder kursograf glazbalo za bilježenje (promjene) kursa course shortening skraćenje staze u slučaju pretjeranog slabljenja ili pojačanja vjetra course, head, heading, route, track, wad kurs, regatni kurs, regatno polje, polje, staza, smjer, pravac (1) racing course marked by buoys (2) the point of the compass toward which the boat is steering (1) regatno polje oivičeno bovama (2) pravac plovidbe cove, creek, small bay mali zaljev \ pećina 1. mali zaljev 2. pećina cover tacking, tacking duel taktičko orcanje, pokrivanje, taktičko manevrisanje two boats maneuvering against each other on a windward leg of a race by tacking back and forth cilj: oduzeti protivniku vjetar crack, flaw, fracture pukotina, naprslina cradle, shipway nosač broda za podupiranje broda na suhom crane, hoist, hoisting gear, lifting gear dizalica crank ručica handle to turn a revolving axis crankcase, oil sump karter, korito motora crankshaft radilica, kolenasto vratilo crease nabor, brazda crest kresta curling foamy top or ridge of a wave crew is on the trapeze mornar na trapezu crew, crew members, hand posada, mornari men belonging to and manning a ship, boat, or other vessel afloat osobe sa zaduženjima na plovilu crimple pliers kliješta za džonglice crimples džonglice za spajanje sajli cringle okce piece of rope spliced into an eye over a thimble in the bolt of a sail prsten na jedru za prolaz vezice; vidjeti okac cross bearings ukrštene stajnice bearings of two or more points taken from a point of reference so as to give their angular distance from each other, or, when their positions are known, to plot the position of a ship on a chart ukrštene najmanje dvije linije položaja cross section popriječni presjek cutting of anything across; a section made by a plane cutting anything transversely cross the line preploviti ekvator uz tradicionalno polivanje prvenaca crossed waves ukršteni valovi crossing situation križanje kurseva action of passing across; intersecting; traversing; passage across the sea, a river, etc crossing, ford gaz, plićak, furt, prijelaz shallow place at which animals and people travers a river plitko mjesto za prijelaz preko rijeke; praslavenski je naziv "brod" (otuda Kokin Brod, Bosanski Brod...) crossover prebacivanje buma crosswise unakrst, krajc unakrsno davanje vučnika crow's nest, crosstrees, round-top osmatračnica na jarbolu specifically a masthead constructed with sides and sometimes a roof to shelter the lookouts from the weather cruise krstarenje cruiser brod za krstarenje (1) yacht constructed or adapted for cruising, as distinguished from a ‘racer’ (2) class of war-ships specially constructed for cruising udobna jahta za vozikanje a ne za utrku crush boat gumenjak, gumeni čamac za spasavanje cubic capacity zapreminski kapacitet cubic metre kubični metar metar zapremine cumulus kumulus one of the simple forms of clouds, consisting of rounded masses heaped upon each other and resting on a nearly horizontal base; frequent in the summer sky, where it often presents the appearance of snowy mountain-masses vrsta oblaka, česta ljeti, sliči na snježne planine cunningham, downhaul kanigem sail's luff tension control; line attached to the tack of the sail; used to trim the draft forward; invented by Briggs Cunningham priteže jedro po prednjem roglju current, stream tijek, vodena struja protok rijeke; na moru strujanje uslijed plime, osjeke i temperaturnih razlika curtail a luff obustaviti duel prihvaćanjem curtail, abridge, diminish, reduce, abbreviate, cut down, shorten skratiti, smanjiti to shorten in duration, extent or amount curtain zavjesa curvature krivina curvature of the coast krivina obale customs office, customs house carina, carinarnica cut back smanjiti, umanjiti cut, shape of the sail oblik jedra cut of a sail refers to its shape, like "cut of his jib" cut-out switch prekidač, preklopka, isključna ručica cutter kuter (1) small, single-masted vessel, clinker- or carvel-built, furnished with a straight running bowsprit, and rigged much like a sloop, carrying a fore-and-aft main-sail, gaff-top-sail, stay-foresail, and jib; a style of building and rigging now much used in yachts (2) boat, belonging to a ship of war, shorter and in proportion broader than the barge or pinnace, fitted for rowing and sailing, and used for carrying light stores, passengers, etc. cyclone ciklon system of winds rotating around a centre of minimum barometric pressure duvanje vjetrova oko zone niskog tlaka cyclonic storm ciklonska oluja hurricane or tornado of limited diameter and destructive violence cylinder cilindar cylinder bore prečnik cilindra motora cylinder cover poklopac cilindra cylinder frame, cylinder block blok cilindra, ležište, kućište cylinder head bolt matica (navrtka) glave cilindra motora cylinder head, head glava cilindra sits above the cylinders on top of the cylinder block; it consists of a platform containing part of the combustion chamber and the location of the poppet valves and spark plugs cylinder jacket blok cilindra motora cylinder jacket coolant rashladno sredstvo bloka cilindra motora cylinder liner košuljica cilindra cylinder lubricator mazalica cilindra motora d - delta d - delta letter D in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo D u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora D. L. ubjedljivo posljednji, fenjeraš dead-last finish dacron dakron proprietary name for polyethylene terephthalate used as a textile fibre materijal za jedra dagger board, sliding keel švert ubodni, švert klizni, peraje, kobilica lifting keel; a type of centerboard that is removed vertically smanjuje zanošenje jedrilice daggerboard case, trunk kućište ubodnog šverta, švert kazeta, kućište peraje water-tight case in which the daggerboard of a sailing-boat works sprečava ulazak vode u kokpit daily routine svakodnevna rutina dale dolina damage survey utvrđivanje štete damage to the engine room kvar u motornom prostru damage, failure, malfunction, breakdown, distress, average, injury havarija, avarija, udes, šteta, kvar, oštećenje, neispravnost, zastoj, kvar na brodu (1) loss or detriment caused by hurt or injury affecting estate, condition, or circumstances (2) physical injury, harm to a thing, such as impairs its value or usefulness (3) broken piece of equipment handicapping a boat damaged, disabled, averaged, prejudiced oštećen, onesposobljen za plovidbu damages of consideration ozbiljna oštećenja broda damp weather vlažno vrijeme damper prigušivač, amortizer, odušnik danforth danfort sidro danger buoy oznaka opasnosti dangers of navigation opasnost za plovidbu darkening of the sky naoblačenje data, information, particulars podaci datum of a gauge nulta tačka davit soha, granik, tovarica, derik, dizalica, nosač day blindness dnevno sljepilo hemeralopia is the inability to see clearly in bright light and is opposite of nyctalopia - night blindness gr. hemerolopija nemogućnost vida na jakom svjetlu; suprotno je niktalopija - noćno sljepilo daylight signalling lamp dnevna signalna lampa signalna lampa vidljiva po danu dead ahead točno po pramcu, pravo po pramcu directly ahead on the extension of the fore-and-aft line of the boat dead astern točno po krmi, pravo po krmi directly behind on the extension of the fore-and-aft line of the boat dead reckoning navigation obračunska navigacija, zbrojena navigacija estimation of a ship's position from the distance run by the log and the courses steered by the compass, with corrections for current, leeway, etc., but without astronomical observations pomoću kompasa, brzinomjera i proračuna dead rise, deadrise, rising floor, rising bottom kosina dna design angle between the keel and horizontal deadweight puna nosivost broda, dedvejt vessel's lading when it consists of heavy goods deplasman punog broda deadweight cargo nosivost tereta death roll prevrtačina prevrtanje u krmu poslije više nekontro-lisanih naginjanja decca navigator deka navigator uređaj za navigaciju decision odluka, presuda, zaključak deck paluba, , ferdek, kuverta structures forming the approximately horizontal surfaces in the ship's general structure približno vodoravna površina koja zatvara trup između bokova; n. fr. pokrov unutrašnjosti broda izveden preko čitavog trupa ili samo jednog dijela deck beam palubna greda athwarthship beam supporting a deck deck boat čamac na palubi deck bridge palubni most deck chock okce na palubi za privez deck crane palubna dizalica deck girder, longitudinal deck girder uzdužna palubna greda uzdužni nosač palube deck planking trepna, palubnjača daska kojom se pokriva paluba deck plate palubni lim deck ring palubni prsten zaštita palube od jarbola; okov na spoju jarbola i palube kod samostajećih jarbola - klase "optimist", "laser", "fin" decked natkriven declination deklinacija skretanje magnetne igle od meridijana, odnosno odstupanje magnetne igle od pravog sjevera decrease windward helm smanjiti prihvaćanje deep sea fisheries lovište na otvorenom moru deep sea floor dno dubokog mora deep-sea-lead dubinomer za velike dubine degree stepen, položaj (1) unit of measurement of angles, being an angle equal to the 360th part of the circumference of a circle (2) step or stage in intensity or amount; the relative intensity, extent, measure demurrage, standing time danguba zadržavanje broda, čekanje nečega dense fog gusta magla de-powering ispuštanje, ispuštanje vjetra smanjenje naginjanja otpuštanjem jedra depth dubina depth of the sea dubina mora depth rudder dubinsko kormilo na podmornici depth sounder, sea gauge, fathometer, lead, plumb, hand lead dubinomer, ručni dubinomer, olovo, lec n. lec - motka podijeljena u decimetre, služi za mjerenje dubine derig raspremiti odlaganje jedara i ostale opreme po završetku jedrenja derrick head glava krana, glava samarice derrick, cargo boom (1) pokretna dizalica, kran, samarica ( 2) bušeća garnitura, derik lifting device composed of one mast or pole and a boom de-salting odsoliti designed sea speed predviđena brzina designed waterline, design water line dwl projektirana vodena linija designer projektant despatch poslati, otpremiti despatch vessel, dispatch boat brod za hitne pošiljke name given to a swift vessel, formerly a fast sailer, used in dispatch duty destroyer razarač destroyer escort stražarski brod detect otkriti objekt na radaru determination određenje ending of a controversy or suit by the decision of a judge or arbitrator determination of deviation određenje odstupanja deviate from rules odstupiti od pravila deviation, sway odstupanje, pogrješka, devijacija diameter prečnik, dijametar diary, daybook, journal dnevnik diesel engine dizel motor stroj kod koga se tečno gorivo ne pretvara prethodno u plinsko stanje, nego se potiskuje i, uslijed stvorenog tlaka i velike temperature, pali samo od sebe; naziv po nalazniku, njemačkom inžinjeru Rudolphu Dieselu (1858-1913) diesel oil dizel gorivo dike lukobran, nasip dimity debelo platno stout cotton fabric dinghy čun small boat, rowing, sailing or small motor-driven; of various materials, some are inflatable plovilo duljine do 2.2m, na vesla, jedra ili motor do 4ks, prijevozi 2, rjeđe 4 čovjeka diode dioda dip (1) proći iza (2) umočiti (1) to bear away behind an approaching boat (2) to put down or let down temporarily or partially in or into a liquid opasti iza jedrilice u susret dip below the horizon nestati iza horizonta dip start start uletanjem, start umakanjem starting technique whereby one sits above the line, then reaches to get below it and heads up just before the starting gun is sounded direction of the wind smjer vjetra directional propeller usmjereni propeler dirty sky potpuno oblačno nebo disappear nestatti, iščeznuti cease to be present, to depart; to pass from existence, pass away, be lost discharge, outlet istovar, izbacivanje to unload a ship from that with which it is charged or loaded; to rid of a charge or load; to disburden discharging zone prostor za istovar, zona istovara discontinuities nestalno, neredovno discover otkriti dismast skinuti jarbol to carry away the mast of a boat dismasted slomiti jarbol dismissed obustavljen postupak displacement istisnina, deplasman volume or weight of water displaced by a ship of equal weight zapremina ili masa vode istisnuta trupom broda; jednaka je masi broda; fr., displacement hull deplasmansko korito type of hull that plows through the water and is not capable of planning speed, displacing a weight of water equal to its own weight even when more power is added tip profilisanog i teškog brodskog korita koje "ore" kroz vodu istiskujući težinu vode jednaku svojoj ukupnoj težini, ne glisira bez obzira na povećanje snage motora displacement speed, hull speed brzina deplasmanskog korita theoretical speed that a boat can travel without planning; based on the shape of its hull, this speed is about 1.34 times the square root of the length of a boat at its waterline. teoretska brzina plovila bez glisiranja; u ovisnosti od oblika, iznosi oko 1,34 puta kvadratni korijen duljine na vodenoj liniji disqualified diskvalifikovan distance tables daljinar nautički priručnik, osim plovidbene karte, veoma važan informator za plovidbu na rijekama distilling plant, evaporator, fresh water generator destilator distress message poruka o opasnosti distress signal signal za opasnost signal broda u nevolji distress situation stanje opasnosti dive flag ronilac u vodi! zastava na čamcu koja označuje da je ronilac u vodi diver gnjurac, ronilac, skakač u vodu dividers šestar diving depth dubina ronjenja division bulkhead pregrada dock dok dockage dokiranje 1. pristojba za iskrcavanje i ukrcavanje 2. smještaj u pristaništu docking plan plan dokiranja dockyard, arsenal, shipyard, builder, building basin brodogradilište, arsenal, dok dog watch skraćena straža short watch period, generally half the usual time straža na brodu od 16 do 18 i od 18 do 20 sati door vrata double bottom plating oplata duplog dna dvostruka oplata dna broda double luff sail prednji dio jedra (uz jarbol, koji se prazni) ? double plate, doubling plate dvostruka ploča dowel pin drveni čep, klip down the river, downstream, with the current nizvodno down wind leg, running free leg krma, krmeni krak, krmena stranica krak regatnog polja downhaul spuštač, pritega, uvlakač (1) rope led from the head of a headsail and through a block at the foot of the stay for hauling down the sail (2) tackle attached to a sliding gooseneck fitting used to adjust the tension along the luff of the sail napr: šverta, lista kormila, jedra downstream navigation nizvodna plovidba downstream towage nizvodna vuča povorka koja plovi nizvodno downwind, down wind, running downwind, haul wind, off wind, run, running, to run before the wind krma, krmenim vjetrom, u krmu, niz vjetar to point the ship so as to be heading in the same direction as the wind, generally not the fastest point of travel on a sailing vessel jedrenje niz vjetar od oko 180° u odnosu na švert; sporije od polu krme i na opadanje draft gaz, tifgang n., okomito odstojanje od dna broda (kobilice) do linije gaza draft aft, after draft gaz na krmi draft amidship, midship draft gaz na sredini broda draft control kontrola profila jedra sail panel, usually triangular, that creates draft in a sail; this panel is usually one or two panels above the foot vang, authol i kanigem kontroliraju veličinu stomaka jedra i time reguliraju potisak draft forward, fore draft gaz na pramcu draft indicator pokazivač gaza draft marks, draft figures, load marks zagaznice, oznake gaza (1) marked draft line (2) draft marks: slightly arched or curved so that the centre is higher than the ends draft scale gazomer, ler, ljestvica gaza pravougaonik kojim se određuje (mjeri) gaz broda draft, draught, camber profil, stomak, gaz (1) depth or fullness in a sail (2) draft also: the depth of the keel or centerboard in the water (3) camber also: slightly arched or curved so that the centre is higher than the ends (1) dubina profila jedra (2) gaz plovila drag vući, povlačiti, potezati something that hangs heavily, so as to impede motion (1) vući nešto što usporava plovilo, napr. travu na švertu (2) razminirati drag force usporavajuće sile forces acting to slow down boat dragging (1) orati (sidrom) (2) bagerisati (dno) (3) dosada drag the anchor: ‘to trail the anchor along the bottom after it is loosened from the ground, by the effort of the wind or current upon the ship dragnet koča, mreža za kočarenje drain odvod, odvodni kanal 1. vaditi vodu 2. odvodna cijev draught gaz plovila drawing crtež drawing spinnaker špinaker koji vuče dredger bager, jaružalo hol., dredging bagerisanje dna dress a ship with masthead flags, dress a ship overall dići zastavnu galu dressing box kabina na plaži drift anchor, drag anchor, sea anchor, drogue zatezno sidro, povlačno sidro, plutajuće sidro drag (drogue) thrown over the bow to keep a boat to the wind and sea drži jahtu u pravcu vjetra drill (1) bušiti, burgija (2) vježba drill bit set komplet burgija za drvo i metal drill, electric or manual baterijska ili ručna bušilica driving voziti drizzle sitna kiša, rominjati drop pasti to have an abrupt descent in position drop a-stern pasti iza krme naći se u pozicije iza krme druge jedrilice drop the spinnaker spustiti špinaker drum kolektor kotla dry dock suhi dok eng., vodeni bazen u vidu komore koji prima brodove za opravku; kada se voda iz komore iscrpe, brod ostaje na pripremljenom postolju dry powder system protupožarni sustav na prah dry suit suho odijelo sa gumenom kragnom i za članke drying machine sušilica duct, pipe, tube cijev, lula dugout monoksil canoe made by hollowing out the trunk of a tree čamac izdubljen iz jednog debla dunnage drvo za učvršćivanje tereta (u brodskom skladištu) loose packing material used to protect a ship's cargo from damage during transport duration trajanje dynamic balance pokretni balans dynamo dinamo e - echo e - echo letter E in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo E u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora ease pustiti ease her astern! easy astern! krmom polagano! komanda pogonu ease off, sheet out, let go, pay out popustiti, olabaviti to slack up škote ili drugo kontrolno uže ease the boom outboard otpustiti bum ease the helm! malo opadni! put the helm down a few spokes in a head sea to make her go more large ease the main to spill the wind popustiti jedro da se isprazni east istok east wind, easterly wind istočni vjetar, košava, levant easy ahead!, ease her ahead! lagano naprijed! komanda za motore eccentric rod motka escentra echo sounder, sonar, asdic, supersonic sounder sonar, ehosonar, ehosonder, PEL - Podvodni Električni Lokator, ultrazvučni dubinomer, eholot sound-based device used to detect and range underwater targets and obstacles by meauring the time taken for a transmitted sound-signal to return as an echo glazbalo za mjerenje dubine vode koji radi na principu ultra zvuka (na davanju i primanju zvučnog signala). suvremeni uređaji prepoznaju i vrstu dna, jata riba, podmornica i podvodnih prepreka economic exclusion zone, EEZ isključiva ekonomska zona seazone 200 nautical miles from its coast over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources morsko područje od 200 morskih milja sa posebnim pravnim režimom na temelju kojega obalne države ima pravo da vrše svoja suverena prava economical speed, cruising speed ekonomska brzina broda, krstareća brzina eddy, whirlpool, vortex, whire vir, vrdog, živi vrtlog, kolovrat confused water current or disturbed wind mjesto gdje struja vode nailazi na duboke jame u koritu ili nailazi na prepreke, pa voda propada ili naglo mijenja pravac, te se dio vodene mase vrti u krug ili polukrug. opasno mjesto za plovidbu i sidrenje edge ivica, rub edge away otići, odmaknuti se eights osmerac veslački čamac el niño el ninjo topla morska struja duž južnoameričke obale elbow lakat, pregib, kut electric battery električna baterija electric current električna struja electric equipment električni uređaj electric motors elektromotor electric power električna energija electric, electrical električni electrical log električni brzinomjer electrical system, electrical instalation, wiring elektro instalacije, elektro mreža electronic navigation elektronska navigacija elementary, rudimentary, basic elementarni, jednostavan elongation produženje embankment izgrađena obala, nasip mound, bank, or other structure for confining a river, etc. within fixed limits embark ukrcati se na plovilo emblem amblem, simbol, znak gr. znak, znamenje, obilježje brodarske kuće emergency back full! (speed) krmom maksimalno! komanda pogonu emergency exit izlaz za slučaj nužde emergency navigation lights pomoćna navigacijska svjetla endurance izdržljivost endurance test ispitivanje izdržljivosti engine motor engine bed temelj, postolje, fundament postolje na kome je utvrđen brodski motor engine break down, damaged engine kvar motora engine compartment, mashinery compartment strojarsko odjeljenje, motorni prostor engine control komande motora engine maintenance održavanje motora engine room strojarsko odjeljenje ensign paviljon fr., brodska zastava koja se vije na krmi enter correction on the map korigovati kartu entitled imati pravo na nešto entrant, registered prijavljeni entry fee prijavna pristojba entry form prijavni formular entry, registration prijava epoxy resins epoksidne smole vezivo u kompozitnom materijalu, jak vodootporni lijepak za plastiku i druge materijale equal displacement conditions jednaki uvjeti deplasmana equator, the line ekvator, polutar zamišljena linija podjednako udaljena od spolova zemlje equip, supply, fit out, furnish, provide snabdijevanje, ekipiranje, zaliha; opremiti, snabdjeti; opremiti brod zalihama general ship supply and technical supply fr., ekipiranje - opremanje, snabdijevanje broda potrebnim materijalom i popunjavanje posade equipment inspection provjera opreme equipment on land oprema na obali equipment rules of sailing, ERS pravila opreme za jedrenje equipping, fitting out, outfitting opremanje erection podizanje, izgradnja erosion erozija error in navigation nautička pogrješka error, fault, mistake, err pogrješka, pogriješiti, ferpajsovati, načiniti pogrješku, prekardašiti escadrille eskadra fr., skupina ratnih brodova pod zajedničkom komandom essential properties bitne osobine estimated position procijenjena pozicija broda etch kiselinom 1. čistiti kiselinom 2. radirati, gravirati even keel ravna kobilica uravnotežena kobilici, ravna kobilica, isti gaz na pramcu i krmi examination, questioning ispitivanje exempt spaces, exemptions oslobođena mjesta exhaust fans izduvni ventilatori, ekstraktori exhaust valve izduvni ventil exhaustion pražnjenje gasova iz motora; snage iz živog bića exit, way out izlaz, izlazak passage out of any place exonerate, To exonerate him, herself iskupiti se explosion engine motor s unutarnjim sagorijevanjem exposed to, subject to biti izložen nečemu extension cord produžni kabl za struju extension, continuation, joint nastavak, produženje extreme breadth najveća širina plovila (širina preko svega) extremis, in extremis krajnje mjere izbjegavanja sudara, ekstremis point under international navigation rules at which the privileged vessel on collision course with a burdened vessel determines it must maneuver to avoid a collision; prior to extremis, the privileged vessel must maintain course and speed and the burdened vessel must maneuver to avoid collision preduzimanje svih mogućih mjera za izbjegavanje sudara; izbjegavajući manevar plovila sa pravom puta; momenat u kome plovilo s pravom puta ustanovi da mora da manevriše radi izbjegavanja sudara eye oko eye of wind prema vjetru točan pravac odakle puše vjetar eye plate, lug plate oko za vez eye splice, eyesplice uplitanje, nadoplet, fuksovana omča to form an eye in lines or cables by unravelling their ends and intertwining them omča napravljena uplitanjem dijelova konopa u razmaknute otvore tog konopa eye, loop, bow omča, petlja, kloc uzao na konopu ili sajli sa obmotajem, za provlačenje konopa ili okova; na kraju užeta, obično služi za namicanje na bitvu pri vezivanju f - foxtrot f - fokstrot letter F in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo F u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora fair play, fair sailing (see also sportsmanship) časno, časno jedrenje, fer plej, (vidjeti i športsko ponašanje) (1) upright conduct in a game (2) equity in the conditions or opportunities afforded to a player očekivano ponašanje jedriličara fair, fair wind povoljan vjetar (1) smooth (2) for the wind to move aft lijep polu krmeni vjetar fall aboard, go over, fly overboard pasti sa broda fall calm, go down, abate pao vjetar fathom, English fathom hvat, pomorski hvat, fatom, paš length covered by the outstretched arms, including the hands to the tip of the longest finger; hence, a definite measure of 6 feet , now chiefly used in taking soundings stara mjera za dubinu ili duljinu; otprilike širina raširenih ruku; hvat = dva jarda = šest stopa = 1,829m fauna, animal life životinjski svijet, fauna faye pričvrstiti feather prihvaćanje na mahove, krasti (1) to head up into the wind in order to reduce the angle of heel or to take bites to windward ( 2) turning the blade of an oar horizontally at the finish of a stroke povremena "krađa" kursa- skretanje u vjetar preko granice djelomičnog pražnjenja jedara; na refulima u orci da se smanji naginjanje ili radi penjanja u privjetrinu feather-edged koji ima tanak brid feature, attribute, nature, property, savour, make up, osobina features of a ship osobine broda fee pristojba fend off odbijati, uklanjati, ne dati blizu to push off when making a landing fender brodobran drveni, gumeni, plastični ili kudeljni zaštitnik koji se postavlja uz pristan ili obalu fender, belting bokobran, odbojnik, žuljnica, bokoštitnik, podeks air or foam filled bumper; canvas, wood, or rope used over the side to protect a boat from chafing valjak ili lopta od ispletenog užeta, gume ili plastike kojom se zaštićuje bok broda od naslanjanja i žuljanja na pristanu, obali ili uz bok drugog broda; bokobran treba vezati na bok broda u potrebnoj visini ferry port trajektna luka, pristan za skelu pristan sa putnom svezom ferry, ferryboat skela, kompa, fera, brodarica, trajekt, feribot pp. mađ. brod namijenjen za prijevoz stvari, ljudi, stoke i vozila sa jedne na drugu obalu ferryman skeladžija, skelar, lađar na skeli fetch to windward, (taking a) bite, work to windward napredovanje uz vjetar, penjanje u privjetrinu altering course toward the wind to gain windward distance na refulima u orci fetch, footing nisko orcanje, feč (1) to make a windward mark without another tack (2) sailing at about 55° jedrenje u vjetar od oko 55° u odnosu na švert; katamarani i daske jedre tuplje ali brže fiber reinforced plastic stakloplastika staklenim vlaknima ojačan poliester; materijal koji se danas najčešće upotrebljava za izradu malih brodova i jahti svih kategorija fiberglass kit komplet za plastiku fibreglass, fiberglass staklena vuna fife rail ograda (1) rails forming the upper fence of the bulwarks on each side of the quarter-deck and poop in men-of-war (2) rail round the main-mast, encircling both it and the pumps and furnished with belaying pins for the running rigging figure eight knot, stopper knot osmica zaustavni uzao u obliku osmice fill the sail napuniti jedro fin, fin keel peraje keel shaped like a dorsal fin inverted finbox kućište peraje finding of facts istraga fine form lijep oblik fine weather lijepo vrijeme finish završetak, cilj yacht finishes when any part of her hull, crew, or equipment crosses the finish line, coming from the direction of the last mark, after fulfilling her penalty obligations, if any jedrilica ulazi u cilj kada bilo koji dio njezinog trupa, ili posade ili opreme u normalnom položaju, prijeđe ciljnu liniju u smjeru kursa od posljednje oznake, bilo po prvi put bilo po prihvaćanju kazne ako je bilo finishing line, concluding line linija cilja finishing places plasman redosled stizanja na cilj fir jela north temperate evergreen trees zimzeleno meko drvo, lat. abies fire and general service pump pumpa protivpožarna i za opću uporabu multi purpose pump fire box protivpožarna kutija, plamena komora fire drill vježba gašenja požara (1) practice of procedure in case of fire (2) humorous: great activity (and usually confusion) when all crew members are scrambling to solve a sudden minor problem (1) posada uvježbava načine i sredstva za gašenje požara na plovilu (2) šaljiv naziv za neorganiziranu užurbanost kad cijela posada rješava iznenadni manji problem fire extinguisher aparat za gašenje požara fire fighting gašenje požara, suzbijanje požara fire fighting ship protivpožarni brod brod opremljen stručnom posadom sa sredstvima za gašenje požara fire hazard opasnost od požara fire pump protivpožarna pumpa fireship, fireboat vatreni brod ship loaded with flammable materials and explosives and sailed into an enemy port or fleet brod pun zapaljivih materijala i eksploziva upućen u neprijateljsku luku ili flotu first aid kit prva pomoć pribor za pružanje prve pomoći first aid kit prva pomoć first mate prvi časnik (palube) second in command of a ship first substitute prvi ponavljač signalizacija (prenošenje poruka) zastavicama fish trap vrška, bubanj vrsta ribarske mreže fishery port ribarska luka fishing boat ribarski čamac, ribarski brod pp., bilo koji brod, koji lovi ribu uz pomoć mreže, stalnih parangala, vučenih mreža i druge opreme za ribolov, koji ograničavaju njegovu sposobnost kretanja. brodovi koji love ribu uz pomoć ribarskog pribora ili drugih naprava za lov, a da to ne ograničava njihovu sposobnost kretanja, nisu ribarski brodovi fishing fleet ribarska flota fishing ground ribarsko lovište fishing net ribarska mreža fit out, to man a ship, to rig opremiti brod, osnastiti, armati fittings (rigging) okovi, fitinzi equipment on the boat for securing lines and gear palubna i oprema na jarbolju fix, spot, determine odrediti poziciju broda (1) reliable indication of the position of a ship obtained by determining the bearings, visually or by radio, of objects whose position is known (as fixed points on land, or celestial objects) (2) position so obtained (3) action of obtaining a ‘fix’ fixed and flashing light stalno i svjetlo na bljeskove fixed and group flashing light stalno i svjetlo sa skupinama bljeskova fixed beacon fiksna oznaka fixed light stalno svjetlo fixed pitch propeller propeler sa fiksnim lopaticama fixed porthole, fixed side scuttle bočni nepomični prozori bočni brodski prozori koji se ne otvaraju fixed, stationary nepokretni, fiksni fixing the range, ranging određivanje daljine flag zastava flag hoist signal zastavama, poruka zastavama number of signal flags strung together to convey a message skupina podignutih signalnih zastava koje označuju i prijenose određenu poruku flags for dressing zastavna gala, gala, velika gala, veliki nakit niz zastava MSK koji se istječe na brodu za vrijeme blagdana flagstaff, jack staff zastavno koplje, zastavni jarbol pole or staff on which a flag is hung flange, flange plate flanđa, prirubnica sredstvo za spajanje cjevovoda flap, to shiver tresenje jedra flare brandun outward and upward curve in the form of a vessel's bow bočno i prema naprijed oblikovan pramac broda flare pistol, signal pistol signalni pištolj flares ručne buktinje koriste se prema važećim pravilima u nuždi (nevolja, pogibelj) flashing light bljeskajuće svjetlo, svjetlo na bljeskove vrsta signalnog svjetla suprotna od stalno svijetlećeg svjetla flashlight, flash light, torch lampa, baterijska lampa sa prekidačem baterijska lampa intenzivne svjetlosti koja može da bljeska flat ravno on an even keel; no angle of heel 1. jedro sa malom dubinom profila, 2. jedrenje sa što manjim naginjanjem flat keel pljosnata kobilica flat plate keel kobilica od pljosnatog lima flat sail ravno jedro flat shore poloja polojita obala, niska obala fleet flota fleet racing grupna nadmetanja racing with more than two boats nadmetanje više od dvije jedrilice flexible savitljiv, elastičan flexible (limber) mast savitljiv jarbol, elastičan flight deck poletno sletna paluba float ploviti, plutati to rest on the surface of any liquid; to be buoyed up; to be or become buoyant float out of dock izdokovati floating beacon ploveća oznaka floating crane ploveća dizalica floating dock ploveći dok, ploveće postrojenje pp., plovni objekt koji obično nije predviđen za premještanje namijenjen za uslužne, sportske, rekreacijske i druge svrhe (pristan, dok, kupatilo, hangar za brodove) floating equipment ploveća oprema flood, flow, high tide, high water, rising tide plima izdizanje morske površine pod utjecajem gravitacionih sila sunca i mjeseca kao i meteoroloških uvjeta floodable length domašaj plime flooding, flood tide kad plima nadolazi \ poplava floor ceiling podnica, pajole floor timber, floorings brodski pod floorboard podna ploča flotation, floatation, flotage plovnost (1) capability of a vessel to float in water (2) any material added to the hull of a watercraft to keep the hull afloat posljedica djelovanja sile potiska; uslovljava niz karakteristika koje određuju ponašanje broda na vodi: ponašanje na vjetru i valovima, ponašanje oštećenog broda... flounder iverak, plosnatica vrsta ribe flow, leak, leakage pukotina na trupu fluke krak sidra wedge-shaped part of an anchor's arms that digs into the bottom flutter patch zakrpe zadnjeg ruba ojačanja zadnjeg ruba jedra na mjestima gdje treperi fly a protest flag dići prosvjednu zastavu najava prosvjeda koju protestvujuća jedrilica pokazuje prosvjedovanoj i RO flying jib kontra flok, prečkica foam pjena foam portable fire extinguisher prenosivi protiv-požarni aparat na pjenu sredstvo za gašenje požara fog gong gong za maglu fog horn rog za maglu fog signals signali za maglu fog, foggy magla, maglovit, tonja, sumaglica, izmaglica; tonjavo vrijeme foils uronjeni profili, listovi, foils daggerboard and rudder švert, kormilo, krilca, fold-away mast sklopivi jarbol folding spade vojnički ašov following sea, sea right aft more u krmu wave or tidal movement going in the same direction as a ship following wind, wind right aft vjetar u krmu foot donji rub jedra, stopa (1) bottom part of a sail (2) to head away from the wind to gain speed 1. odnosi se na jedro 2. duljina, 1ft = 0,3048 m foot irregularity istegnuće ? donje ivice jedra part not uniform or symmetrical with the rest foot length duljina donje ivice jedra force majeure viša sila, vis major, fors majer sila protiv koje se čovjek ne može boriti ili je otkloniti force of the wind, wind strength snaga vjetra fore and aft bend uzdužno savijanje fore and aft, longitudinal uzdužno in the direction of the keel fore peak pramčani pik, forpik, sudarni prostor služi i kao tank za balast fore peak chock pramčano okce, pramčana vođica fore peak frame rebro pramčanog pika fore tank pramčani tank za balast fore topsail prednje košno jedro fore, forward pramčani toward the bow of the boat forecabin pramčana kabina forecast prognoza vremena pojam u meteorologiji forecastle deck paluba kaštela, paluba pramčanog nadgrađa foreign flag strana zastava foreland rt foremast prednji jarbol foresail, forestay sail prečka, mali flok, pramčano jedro foresee, to anticipate predvidjeti forestay height visina leta forestay, headstay, jib stay leto, prednja vanta forward shroud supporting the mast jedna od sajli koje drže jarbol forge ahead, forge over izbiti na prvo mjesto, napredovati form oblik, obrazac, formular form coefficient formula oblika vrsta kvocijenta forward peak bulkhead pramčana koliziona pregrada koliziona pregrada na pramcu forward perpendicular pramčani perpendikular forward quarter spring line dijagonalni vez prednje četvrtine uže za vezivanje broda kojim se zaustavlja njegovo "šetanje" uz pristan ili drugi brod foul zapetljano jammed, not clear foul weather, bad weather ružno vrijeme foul-weather gear oprema za ružno vrijeme four strand rope, three strand rope četvorostruko pleten, trostruko pleten konop four stroke, four cycle četvorotaktni frame, framing, framework, ribs rebra broda, skelet broda, kostur broda, jegija athwartship frame of a vessel; ribs of a boat strengthening and supporting the shell plating popriječni kostur broda na kome se zavaruje oplata, a ako se radi o drvetu onda se zakiva; glavno rebro ima najveću površinu i nalazi se obično oko sredine broda (najširi dio broda) free abreast, clear abreast slobodna po boku free ahead, clear ahead slobodna po pramcu no overlap with a boat ahead jedrilica je slobodna po pramcu od druge kada je ispred zamišljene crte popriječne krajnjoj točki njezinog pramca free astern, clear astern slobodna po krmi no overlap with a boat behind jedrilica je slobodna po krmi od druge kada je iza zamišljene crte popriječne krajnjoj točki njezine krme free port slobodna luka freeboard deck paluba na nadvođu freeboard, lop side nadvođe, nadvodni dio, slobodan bok, frajbord, fribord distance from the waterline to main deck or gunwale dio boka broda od najvećeg dozvoljenog gaza do ivice palube freeze zamrznuti, smrzavanje freight teret frequency valna duljina, frekvencija fresh breeze svježi vjetar, umjereno jak vjetar 5 Beaufort = from 8 to 10.7 m/s 5 Bofora = od 8 do 10.7 m/s fresh water pijaća voda, slatkovodna freshen osvježiti freshwater displacement istisnina u slatkoj vodi front front edge of a low-pressure system approaching an area, normally bringing rain and a change in wind and temperature prednji kraj zračne mase fuel gorivo fuel mixture mješavina mješavina goriva sa uljem fuel-oil nafta full and by sasvim uz vjetar punim jedrima sailing close-hauled, with all sails full and as close to the wind as possible full and down niz vjetar punim jedrima full load displacement puna istisnina, pun deplasman masa potpuno opterećenog i natovarenog broda, u tonama full moon pun mjesec full, full sail, full form punačko jedro sa velikom dubinom profila fully out, to hike (us) maksimalno balansiranje funnel, smokestack dimnjak broda furl a sail smotati jedro to gather up and secure a sail or an awning furling lines slaganje užadi užad se slaže u ploče, vijence i vojeve fuse elektro osigurač futtock dio srednjeg rebra one of the middle timbers of the frame of a ship, between the floor and the top timbers dio kostura broda futtock shrouds, eye plates priponice g - golf g - golf letterG in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo G u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora gale away izbjeći oluju to sail away as if before a gale gale, gale force wind vrlo jak vjetar 8 Beaufort = from 17.2 to 20.7 m/s, wind of considerable strength 8 Bofora = od 17.2 do 20.7 m/s gallery deck paluba za šetnju galley (1) brodska kuhinja (2) galija (1) kitchen of the ship (2) old rowing boats it., šp., lađa na vesla kojom su veslali robovi - galioti galley slave galiot rob, veslač na galiji galvanise pocinkovati galvanized plate, zinc coated sheet pocinkovana ploča, postolje gangway, gangway ladder, gangboard, gangplank, brow siz, most za izlaz, mostić, skela, šteklade, prijelaz, fosna movable bridge used in boarding or leaving a ship at a pier veza brod-obala; silaz s broda i među palubama gap pukotina; rupa garboard, garboard strake planka kod kobilice strake closest to the keel gas detector detektor plina gasket, gasket-line dihtung, traka (1) gasket (2) a small piece of canvas or line used for furling a sail gauge, gage odnos, mjera, opseg, veličina (1) position of one vessel with reference to another and the wind (2) depth to which a vessel sinks in the water with a full cargo (3) graduated instrument for measuring the force or quantity of a fluctuating object, as a rainfall, tide, stream, wind, etc. (1) pozicija plovila u odnosu na vjetar i drugo plovilo (2) gaz pod punim teretom (3) glazbalo za mjerenje snage ili količine (vjetra, kiše, plime) gear box, gear case menjačka kutija gear wheel zupčanik gear, outfit, equipment oprema, oprema broda, uređaji general name for ropes, blocks, and tackles, etc užad, okovi, uređaji, sprave, snast, potrebni da se brodom može ploviti i upravljati gel-coat želkot završni sloj laminata trupa genaker, spinnaker staysail, asymmetric spinnaker đenaker, rasporni flok, špinakerski flok, asimetrični špinaker recently-developed sail used when sailing downwind; it can be described as a cross between a genoa and a spinnaker hibrid špinakera i đenove general alarm system glavni sustav uzbunjivanja general arrangement generalno uređenje general automation system glavni sustav automatizacije general average, common average, gross average generalna havarija, zajednička havarija, totalna šteta pojam u međunarodnom pomorskom obligacionom pravu vezan za nastale štete u prijevozu robe brodom; podrazumijeva zajedničko učešće svih potpisnika ugovora o prijevozu robe u raspodjeli štete proporcionalno uloženim vrijednostima general cargo ship, freighter opći teretni brod includes multi-purpose cargo ships, traditional tween-deck designs, and many small coasters able to carry diverse types of lift-on/lift-off cargo. višenamjenski teretni brod koji prijevozi terete upakovane u ambalažu general recall opći opoziv summoning of an entire fleet to return to the starting line for another start poziv svim takmičarima da se vrate na startnu liniju radi ponovljenog starta generator generator, dinamo aparat koji određenu vrstu energije pretvara u električnu energiju genoa đenova; preklapajući flok overlapping head sail veliki flok, za slab vjetar gentle breeze slab vjetar 3 Beaufort = from 3.4 to 5.4 m/s međunarodna skala jačine vjetra i mora; 3 bofora = od 3.4 do 5.4 m/s geographic north zemljopisni (zemaljski) sjever geographic position zemljopisna pozicija geographical map zemljopisna karta get clear, getaway odvojiti se popping out ahead of the fleet with clear air gifgig, yawl, gig šljuka, gig paradni čamac gimbals kardan kompasa pair of rings one within the other and with axes at right angles to one another for supporting the compass\and maintaining it horizontal sustav dva prstena koji drži kompas i održava ga u vodoravnom položaju. girth obim, girt measurement around an object obim, obim rebra trupa global positioning system, GPS GPS, sustav globalnog određivanja pozicije satellite based radionavigation system providing continuous worldwide coverage. it provides navigation, position, and timing information to air, marine, and land users. određivanje pozicije uz pomoć satelita GPS sustava go ahead ploviti naprijed go ahead, to go ahead idi naprijed, nastavi ploviti naprijed go ashore izaći sa broda go ashore, to go ashore hajde (idi) na kopno, izaći sa broda go faster, to go faster idi brže, ići brže going to, bound for ići ka (odredištu) gong gong sredstvo za davanje zvučnih signala gooseneck peta buma, okov buma, pištolj, labuđi vrat (1) fitting where boom attaches to mast (2) bent end of vent pipe (1) okov spoja buma i jarbola koji omogućuje bumu vodoravno i okomito kretanje (2) savijeni kraj ventilacione cijevi grab rail rukohvat letva na vrhu kokpita za vraćanje u čamac kad naglo padne vjetar grapnel, patent anchor, creep, creeper sklopivo sidro, mačak vrsta malog sidra grappling irons, grappling hook trokrake hvataljke to make one's ship fast to an enemy grating, grill rešetka, roštilj gravel coast šljunkovita obala gravel, pebbles šljunak grease mast, mazivo great circle, great circle route veliki krug, ruta (putanja) po velikom krugu, ortodroma najkraća ruta (putanja, udaljenost) između dvije točke; u praksi se koristi za veće udaljenosti kada dolazi do izražaja ušteda u vremenu u odnosu na loksodromsku navigaciju green zeleno green buoy zelena bova Greenwich Mean Time - GMT, Universal Time - UT, Z (Zulu, Zulu Time) vrijeme na Grinichu, univerzalno vrijeme standard solar time that corresponds to London Greenwich observatory time zone oubičajeno je da vremenska zona opservatorije Grinich u Londonu bude univerzalno vrijeme Greenwich meridian, prime meridian Grinichki meridijan meridian through London Greenwich observatory dogovoreno je da meridijan kroz opservatoriju Grinich u Londonu bude početni grid mreža koordinatnog sustava mreža meridijana i paralela (obično na karti) koji predstavljaju zemljopisnu žirinu i duljinu grog grog watered-down pusser's rum consisting of half a gill with equal part of water, issued to all seamen over twenty razblaženi rum 1,4dl (pola ruma i pola vode) koji se davao svim pomorcima preko 20 godina groggy grogi drunk from having consumed a lot of grog pijan od grog-a grommet okac (1) ring (2) a ring of rope formed by a single strand laid three times around na jedru, ciradi, odjeći; vidjeti okce groove gruv uski opseg kuta vjetra pod kojim jedro vuče optimalno, bez trimovanja gross deadweight bruto nosivost puna, bruto, nosivost broda gross fault gruba pogrješka gross register tonnage bruto registarska tona zapreminska mjera kojom se na posebni način određuje veličina plovila; služi za klasifikaciju plovila u normativnom smislu i kao osnova za obračun raznih plaćanja gross tonnage bruto zapremina ground fog niska magla group flashing light svjetlo na bljeskove u skupini koristi se za obilježavanje i raspoznavanje važnih mjesta (uglavnom noću) na plovnim putevima. group occulting light svjetlo na prekide u skupini koristi se za obilježavanje i raspoznavanje važnih mjesta (uglavnom noću) na plovnim putevima. group very short sound niz vrlo kratkih zvukova najmanje šest zvukova duljine i razmaka ¼ sekunde gudgeon okov na zrcalu, ležaj lista kormila, oslonac lista kormila rudder pivot bearings; a support for a rudder consisting of metal braces fastened to the stern post and with eyes to take the pintles of the rudder ležaj (oslonac) na koji se zakači list kormila gulf zaljev gun brodski top gunwale, gunnel, rail, wash-board razma, rub trupa, talasnjača, valobran upper edge of a boat's side sastav palube i trupa jedrlilce; pojas između otvorenih prostorija na plovilu i ivice palube; na prednjem dijelu uzdiže se pramčani, a na zadnjem krmeni valobran gust, air gust, squal, blast of wind, puff, waft reful increase in wind velocity across the water iznenadni udar vjetra, vjetar na mahove gutter way, gutterway kanal za odvod vode sa palube guy škota špinakera line or wire used to trim the spinnaker pole kontrolni konop za špinaker gybe (wing) mark bočna oznaka, bova, plutača postavlja se bočno u odnosu na gornju bovu gybe ho (gybing)! prelijećemo!, pazi bum! komanda za početak preleta gybe, jibe prelet, puelabanda, kruženje yacht begins to jibe at the cloment when, with the wind aft, the foot of her mainsail crosses her centerline. The yacht completes the jibe when the main sail has filled on the new tack prijelaz krmom kroz vjetar, okret niz vjetar gyroscopic compass, gyro compass žiro-kompas električni kompas na principu zvrka h - hotel h - hotel letter H in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo H u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora hack saw bonsek ručna testera za metal hail (1) dovik (2) tuča, grad, led (1) to call or shout to (a ship, a person, etc.) from a distance, in order to attract attention (2) ice or frozen vapour falling in pellets or masses in a shower from the atmosphere (in spring and summer most frequently occurring in connexion with a thunderstorm) hail for room dozvati za vodu glasan zahtjev jedrilici bez prava puta da se kloni hailed boat dozvana jedrilica bez prava puta hailing pada tuča, pada grad, led hailing boat dozivajuća jedrilica s pravom puta hake oslić vrsta ribe half hitch poluvoj uže prebačeno preko oblice, oko bitve, čiji se slobodni krajevi ne ukrštaju half-decked polunatkriven brod halon fire extinguisher halon protiv-požarni aparat protiv-požarni aparat punjen inertnim gasom halonom halyard lever poluga podizača mehanizam za lakše dizanje jedra halyard, halliard, mast rope podizač jedra originally, ropes used for hoisting a spar with a sail attached; today, a line used to raise the head of any sail za dizanje jedara hammer čekić hammock ležaljka, mreža za ležanje canvas sheets or net, slung from the deckhead in messdecks, in which seamen slept hand ruka \ kazaljka hand bearing compass ručni kompas small compass held by hand as one sights one's position (takes bearings) in regard to fixed points and/or other boats mali ručni kompas za snimanje horizontalnih kutova hand pump ručna pumpa služi za izbacivanje vode iz plovila hand saw ručna testera za drvo hand steering gear uređaj za ručno kormilarenje handicap hendikep predesignated time advantage in a race, most commonly used to permit boats of different sizes to race against one another handle drška handling, manoeuvre, maneuver upravljati, rukovati, manevrisati hang, hang up objesiti hangar hangar, šupa hank, safety hook karabinka, kuka sa osiguračem fastener attached to the luff of the headsail that attaches the headsail to the forestay harbour authority lučke vlasti harbour master zapovjednik lučke kapetanije, kapetan lučke kapetanije harbour master's office, captaincy lučka kapetanija, kapetanija pristaništa služba za nadzor i bezbjednost plovidbe harbour town, port town, port city lučki grad harbour, harbor, port, haven luka, port place where ships may shelter from the weather or are stored; harbours can be man-made or natural pristanište, sklonište, utočište hard a-weather! opadni naglo! expressing the carrying of an action to its extreme limits; the helm is hard aweather, towards the windward side hard chine hull šarpi gradnja, izlomljeni trup hard-a-Iee! prihvati naglo! harden in, harden up stegnuti to trim sails in order to sail closer to the wind harpoon, trident, fish gig osti hatch beam bim popriječno postavljeni metalni dvostruki "t" profil; dio opreme za zatvaranje grotla (pražnjica, otvor) skladišta za teret kod starijih modela brodova hatch coamings vrh (pražnjice) grotla vrh pražnjice grotla (otvora) za ukrcaj tereta u skladište izdignutog iznad palube hatch cover pokrov grotla sredstvo kojim se pokriva grotlo i sprečava ulaz vode u skladište hatch cover section dio (sekcija) pokrova grotla pokrov grotla je napravljen iz više dijelova (sekcija) hatch coverless ship brod bez pokrova grotla moderan tip broda (obično za prijevoz kontejnera) bez pokrova grotla hatch, hatchway grotlo, pražnjica skladišta otvor za ukrcaj tereta u skladište hatch-boat tikvara, barka inland half-decked fishing-boat with holes in it's sides and a well for keeping live fish riječno ribarsko plovilo, sa izbušenim bokovima, za čuvanje žive ribe; riječ "barka" sve više se koristi kao sinonim za čamac hatchet mala sjekira hatchway girder upora metalni profil, konstruktivno ojačanje grotla haul izvući, povući \ mijenjati kurs (1) to pull or draw with force or violence; to drag, tug (2) to change or turn the ship's course haul in, pull, trim, to heave, bowse, hoist pritegnuti haul out, to beach izvući na suho ? haul taut stegnuti, jako napeti having berth član posade simbolično značenje (imati krevet) hawse-hole, hawse opening otvor sidrenog ždrijela hole in a ship's bow for a cable, such as for an anchor, to pass through. cjevasti otvor na vanjskom pramčanom dijelu oplate broda kroz koji prolazi sidreni lanac hawsepipe zaštita otvora sidrenog ždrijela cast-iron pipe fitted into a hawse-hole to prevent the cable from abrading the wood liveni cjevasti profil (vodilica) kroz koji prolazi lanac sidra kroz palubu do bočnog vanjskog dijela oplate broda na pramcu; kao zaštita služi samo kod drvene konstrukcije tog dijela broda hawser, tow cable, tow hauser čelik-čelo, paripina, konop, vučnik, šlepsajl, "Kavo di remuć", "Marko Kraljević", posebno veliki (jaki) konop (čelik-čelo) namijenjeno samo za teglenje drugog broda; uže kojim se tegli vuča hazard, peril, risk, danger opasnost haze izmaglica head gornji rogalj (1) top of a sail (2) the toilet or latrine of a vessel odnosi se na jedro head line pramčana uzda, prijeki pramčano uže za natezanje broda head rope provjera, pramčani konop naziv za konop za privezivanje plovila koji se koristi ispred pramca broda head sea, head-sea more u pramac more koje dolazi iz pravca pramca head towards plovidba prema postaviti plovilo pramcem prema… head up, bear in, luff, head to wind prihvaćanje to alter course toward the wind; to luff pramcem ka vjetru head wind vjetar u pramac header nepovoljni reful, heder wind shift that forces a boat to bear off okret vjetra koji zahtjeva zatezanje jedra ili opadanje heading kurs pravac u kojem je postavljen pramac plovila heads for officers sanitarije časnika sanitarne prostorije časnika (časnika) heads, latrine, toilet klozet, toalet, nužnik, wc sanitarne prostorije headsail pramčano jedro any sail used forward of the most forward mast, secured to the bow hearing saslušanje, istraga heat exchanger izmjenjivač toplote heave baciti (1) vessel's transient up-and-down motion (2) to throw zamahnuti i baciti nešto (npr. bacalo) heave in the chain namatanje lanca heaving line bacalo, izbacač, vurflajn, verflajn, pandula, panduo uže za bacanje sa uzlom "majmunska pesnica" heaving weight kruška za bacalo prije: obrađeno tvrdo drvo u obliku kruške, služilo kao zamajac (teg) na kraju bacala; sada: po američkim (USCG) pravilima kruška za bacalo ne smije da sadrži tvrde (teške) predmete; kruška se obično pravi samo od istog konopa bacala uzlom „majmunska pesnica“ heavy cruiser teška krstarica heavy overcast teška potpuna oblačnost thick layer of clouds covering all of the sky heavy rainstorm jaka oluja sa kišom heavy seas jako (uzburkano) more heavy wave visoki val heel bočno naginjanje (1) to tilt to leeward; the lower end; to list over (2) a vessel turns on her heel when she turns in a short space naginjanje u stranu, izazvano vjetrom heel angle, angle of heel stupanj naginjanja angle at which boat leans heel over pretjerano se nagnuti height above sea level, altitude nadmorska visina, apsolutna visina measurement from the sea upwards visinska kota određenog mjesta od razine mora height of mast visina jarbola height, highth, altitude visina measurement from the base upwards helicopter helikopter, zrakomlat type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine driven rotors zrakoplov koji se održava u zraku i kreće kroz prostor pomoću jednog ili više horizontalnih rotora helipad helipad, sletište helidroma helicopter landing pad, a landing area for helicopters obilježene površine na zemlji ili plovnim objektima (brodovi, nosači aviona, platforme), dimenzije dva prečnika glavnog rotora helikoptera; u centralnom dijelu sletišta uređena je platforma veličine 10h15 metara heliport helidrom small airport suitable only for use by helicopters aerodrom namijenjena za bezbjedno baziranje, voženje, polijetanje i slijetanje helikoptera helm a-weather! opadni! position of the helm when its tiller is moved to the windward side of the ship komanda da se rudo gurne u privjetrinu što će jedrilicu okrenuti od vjetra helm five degrees right! kormilo desno pet stepeni! helm stock osovina lista kormila osovina koja nosi i oko koje se okreće list kormila helm, tiller kormilariti, kormilo (1) area of the stem where the boat is steered (2) the combination of forces on the rudder that causes the boat to round into or away from the wind. Windward helm rounds the boat into the wind, leeward helm away from the wind helm-a-lee! helm up! prihvati! helmsman, steersman, wheelsman, coxswain, cockswain, cox kormilar person who steers the vessel osoba koja krmani plovilom help, to give help, to assist pomoći hemp rope uže od konoplje naziv konop je potekao od biljke - materijala za pravljenje užadi hidden danger prikrivena opasnost hidden rock, sunken rock podvodna hrid high sea teško more, debelo more hikers gaće za balans, visilice reinforced shorts for hiking hiking, to hike out balansiranje, visiti leaning over the side of a boat to counterbalance heeling izbacivanje težine posade u privjetrinu, da se smanji naginjanje hit a mine udariti minu, naići na minu hog pasma uzdužno ojačanje plovila po osi, kao pored kobilice drvenih optimist hogging savijanje distortion of the hull where the ends of the keel are lower than the center savijanje trupa plovila kada su pramac i krma plovila niže od sredine istog hoist the flag at half mast istaći zastavu na pola koplja hoist the sail, raise dizati jedro hoist, lift, raise dići, dizati (1) to lift (2) hoist: the length of the luff of a fore-and-aft sail hold (1) tovarni prostor, skladište brodskog tereta, (2) držati in earlier use, below the orlop deck, the lower part of the interior of a ship's hull; storage space for cargo; in later merchant vessels it extended up through the decks to the underside of the weather deck. dio unutrašnjosti trupa plovila koje služi za smještaj tereta hold bulkhead skladišna pregrada popriječna (nepropusna) pregrada na krajevima skladišta prema pramcu i krmi. hold on (to), keep čuvati hold the main out držati glavno jedro van palube hold your course! keep your course! produlji!, drži kurs! dovik jedrilici sa pravom puta da počinjemo manevar izbjegavanja holder držač holding anchor sidro koje drži holding ground dno koje drži sidro dno za koje sidro dobro drži hole, lull rupa area of the water with less wind than the surrounding area naglo smanjenje snage vjetra holystone, bear ploča kamena peščara chunk of sandstone used to scrub the decks. the name comes from both the kneeling position sailors adopt to scrub the deck (reminiscent of genuflection for prayer), and the stone itself (which resembled a bible in shape and size) za ribanje palube home dom, kuća home port matična luka, luka pripadnosti homing navođenje broda hook kuka, kopča hoop, ferraule prstenasti okov horizon, circle of the horizon horizont, linija horizonta, krug horizonta line at which the earth and sky appear to meet horizontal line horizontalna linija horizontal stripes buoy bova sa horizontalnim prugama horsepower konjska snaga stara mjera snaga motora konjska snaga (ks), zamijenjena je kilovatom (kw); 1 ks=0,7355 kw horseshoe buoy bova u obliku potkovice hose crijevo hound profil - potopora okova na vrhu jarbola attachments of stays to masts hour sat \ radno vrijeme hour-hand mala kazaljka za sate hovercraft overcraft air cushion vehicle brod na zračnom jastuku hull appendage dodatci na koritu hull length duljina korita hull plating oplata broda, oplata trupa broda spoljna (vand), unutarnja (feršalung), dna (taban) hull weight masa korita hull, body, shell trup broda, korito broda shell and framework of the basic flotation-oriented part of a ship trup broda koji sačinjavaju sastav uzdužnih i popriječnih veza sa nepromočivom oplatom; osnovno tijelo plovila uglavnom je pravljeno od materijala težih od vode, ali pluta jer istisne težinu vode jednaku svojoj uronjenoj zapremini. humidity vlaga hunt, hunting lov hurricane orkan 12 Beaufort = 32.7 and more m/s 12 Bofora = 32.7 i više m/s hydro hidro gr., predmetak u složenicama sa značenjem: voda, vodo, vodeni, vodni hydrostatic curves hidrostatske krivulje krivulje iz kojih se vade (čitaju) podaci stabilnost i pretegu plovila hygrometer higrometar hymn, national anthem državna himna hypothermia pad tjelesne temperature čovjek u hladnoj vodi brzo gubi tjelesnu temperaturu sa često smrtnim ishodom I - india I - indija letter I in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo I u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora I \ O inboard \ outboard brodski \ vanbrodski motor na čamcu može da bude ugrađen u sredinu ili se montira na zrcalo ice concourse gomilanje leda, torlašenje leda iceboat, icebreaker ledolomac plovilo posebne namjene icebound zarobljen ledom idle, neutral ler idlers posada koja ne drži stražu (gvardiju) members of a ship's company not required to serve watches. these were in general specialist tradesmen such as the carpenter and the sailmaker članovi posade koji ne drže stražu (tesar, jedrar, …) ignition paljenje immediate danger neposredna opasnost immerse uroniti to plunge or dip into a fluid uroniti u tečnost implicate umiješati in accordance with, according to prema, u skaldu sa in heavy seas po uzburkanom moru in the open air, under the open sky pod vedrim nebom in tow, towing, drafting u teglju \ na krmenom valu (1) being towed (2) sailing behind a bigger boat to gain speed from its following waves inboard unutarbrodski toward the centerline of the boat inboard engine ugrađeni motor, unutarnji motor incapable, not capable, unable, incompetent nesposoban not having the capacity, power, or fitness for a specified function or action inch palac, inč, col stara engleska mjera za duljinu 2,54 cm incinerator peć za spaljivanje otpadaka indicator pokazivač, indikator, aksiometar, kazaljka, cajger napr. pokazivač otklona lista kormila individual recall pojedinačni opoziv induce band izazvati savijanje, skretanje induction indukcija induction wheel indukcioni kalem industrial accident nezgoda na radu accident occurring in the course of one's employment, esp. in a factory inertia inercija inflatable dinghy gumeni čun small inflatable boat mali čamac na naduvavanje, gumenjak inflatable life raft gumeni splav za spasavanje gumeni čamac na naduvavanje koji služi za spasavanje kod napuštanja broda infringe prekršiti initial metacenter početni metacentar with increasing heeling the metacenter changes from an initial metacenter to an apparent metacenter centar istisnuća pomjera se ka strani na koju se brod naginje; kroz težište istisnuća povučemo vertikalu, njezin presjek sa osom broda je metacentar inland unutarnji, unutarnji (1) remote from the sea or the border (2) operating within the limits of a country; opposed to foreign, as in inland trade u odnosu na kopno inland navigation plovidba unutarnjim vodama inland sea unutarnje more large body of salt water, entirely or nearly severed from the ocean: applied also to large lakes inland water ways vessel brod unutarnje plovidbe pravila plovidbe: brod unutarnje plovidbe uključuje male brodove i skele, ploveće naprave i pomorske brodove u reci inlet, intake ulaz, usis inner bottom, double bottom duplo dno, dvodno inner harbour unutarnji dio luke inner planking, footwhaling, inner skin unutarnja oplata, feršalung unutarnja oplata trupa broda inner post, inner stern post krmena statva timber at the extreme aft part of a boat secured to the back end of the keel and supporting the stern planks nastavak kobilice na krmenom dijelu input ulaz, ulazni input amplifier ulažno pojačalo inshore ka obali toward the shore inshore fisheries lovište uz obalu inshore island unutarnji otok inside boat unutarnja jedrilica kod bove ili prepreke insignia oznake, insignije inspection door otvor za pregled (inspekciju) inspection hole registar interior of the hull can be inspected or water removed through inspection hole rupa za provjeru unutrašnjosti trupa, za provjetravanje i smještaj sitnica inspection port poklopac, poklopac registra watertight covering that may be removed so the interior of the hull can be inspected or water removed vodonepropusni poklopac rupe za provjeru unutrašnjosti trupa, za provjetravanje i smještaj sitnica instalation vojni objekt instructor nastavnik, instruktor instrument panel tabla sa glazbalima insular ostrvski of or pertaining to an island; inhabiting or situated on an island insulated wire izolirana žica insulating tape izolir traka insulation level indicator oznaka razine (kvaliteta) izolacije insulator izolator insurance policy polisa osiguranja integrate upotpuniti, ujediniti intercoastal unutarobalni interested party zainteresirana stranka person who may gain or lose as a result of a protest committee’s decision, or who has a close personal interest in the decision osoba koja može dobiti ili izgubiti ishodom odluke prosvjednog odbora, ili koja ima uski osobni interes u pogledu odluke interface međusklop, interfejs interlocking bolt blokirajući zavrtanj, blokirajući šraf intermediate beam srednja greda internal sea waters navigation plovidba unutarnjim morskim vodama International Code of Signals, ICS Međunarodni Signalni Kodeks, MSK, kodeks, signalni kodeks, kodeks signalizacije International Code of Signals (INTERCO) is a signal code to be used by merchant and naval vessels to communicate important messages about the state of a vessel and the intent of its master or commander when there are language barriers. INTERCO signals can be sent by signal flag, blinker light, flag semaphore, Morse code, or by radio knjiga koja omogućuje sporazumijevanje među i sa brodovima brz obzira na jezik signalista; posvojena od strane Međuvladine pomorske savjetodavne organizacije; dijeli signalizaciju na vidnu, zvučnu, govornu i radio International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, SOLAS Međunarodna konvencija o zaštiti ljudskog života na moru international date line međunarodna datumska granica International judge međunarodni sudac jedriličarski sudac kvalificiran da sudi međunarodne regate international jury međunarodni žiri, međunarodni odbor za prosvjede international jury is responsible for hearing and deciding all protests, requests for redress and on any matter directly affecting the fairness of the competition skupina sudac iz različitih zemalja zadužena da sasluša i riješi prosvjede international measurer međunarodni mjerač international port međunarodna luka International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS), navigation rules međunarodni propisi za izbjegavanje sudara na moru rules of sea ways that provide guidance on how to avoid collision and also used to assign blame when a collision does occur Međunarodna konvencija iz 1972 - pravila plovidbe morima sa ciljem izbjegavanja sudara; koriste se i za određivanje krivnje u slučaju sudara international voyage, foreign trade međunarodna plovidba international waters, trans-boundary waters, high seas, mare liberum međunarodne vode, slobodno more oceans, seas, and waters outside of national jurisdiction dijelovi mora koji nisu pod jurisdikcijom neke države interrupted quick flashing light kratki bljeskovi na prekide involved yacht uključena jahta involved, concerned uključen, zainteresiran injector ubrizgavač injector špric, ubrizgavač ubrizgava i raspršuje gorivo u cilindar dizel motora injured povrijeđen, ozlijeđen iron željezo irons, in irons, hang in irons, to get into irons, all in the wind u vjetru when the bow of a sailboat is headed into the wind and the boat has stalled and is unable to maneuver položaj broda kad su jedra paralelna sa vjetrom i tresu se; kod sporog okreta jedrilica stane u vjetar pod kutom od 0°- 12°, jedra tresu a kormilo ne reagira island, isle otok islet, small island ostrvce little island, an eyot or ait isolated rock usamljena hrid j - Juliet j - Juliet letter J in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo J u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora J locks patent škopac shackles with a quick release, used for attaching the sheets to the clew of the jib škopac koji se lako i brzo otkačinje, za svezu škote floka sa zadnjim rogljem floka, authol kod lasera jack brodska zastava koja označuje narodnost either a flag, or a sailor. typically the flag was talked about as if it were a member of the crew. strictly speaking, a flag is only a "jack" if it is worn at the jackstaff at the bow of a ship jacob's ladder, rope ladder jakobice, merdevine od konopa mornarske skale napravljene od dva okomita konopa i okruglih drvenih prečki jam cleat hvataljka, keri patent, stoper device that secures a line with strong jaws through which the line is passed okov koji drži uže nazubljenim čeljustima; otpuštanje se radi povlačenjem i trzajem na gore jelly fish meduza providna morska životinja; žari od neprijatnog do smrtonosnog jet boat, jet ski boat Jet, Jet Ski čamac sa motorom na mlazni pogon jet propulsion mlazni pogon, džet pogon jetsam, jettison, throw overboard rasterećenje, odbacivanje throwing of goods overboard teret bačen u more radi olakšanja broda jib aback suprotni flok, kontra flok to trim the jib to the windward side, causing the boat to spin on its new course faster ostaviti zategnuti flok na privetrinskoj strani radi bržeg letanja jib crane dizalica sa krakom jib lead okce floka fairlead from where the jib clew position is set jib man flokista crew member who trims the jib jib sheet, foresheet škota floka line that trims the jib konop za zatezanje floka jib traveller, jib lead klizač škote floka jib, head sail flok, letno jedro triangular staysail set on a stay forward of the foremast prednje jedro jig saw ubodna testera jockey pole vrsta tanguna za špinaker joint zajednički jolly boat radni čamac judge sudac jumbo derrick teška samarica samarica za rukovanje teškim teretima jumper stay; strut patarac? junk rig, Chinese lug rig oglavno jedro glavno jedro kinskih džunki, ponovo u uporabi zbog praktičnosti i niske cijene jury, protest committee žiri, odbor za prosvjede jury is responsible for hearing and deciding all protests skupina sudac zadužena da sasluša i riješi prosvjede jute juta eng., indijska konoplja, kudjelja k - kilo k - kilo letter K in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo K u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora kayak kajak canoe of the Greenlanders and other Eskimo, made of a framework of light wood covered with sealskins sewn together; the top has an opening in the middle to admit the single kayaker, who laces the covering round him to prevent the entrance of water; canoe developed from the Eskimo kayak, used for touring or sport kedge, kedge anchor strujno sidro keel laying polaganje kobilice broda keel line linija kobilice keel plate limovi kobilice keel, fin keel, bulb keel kobilica, kil (1) heavy fin under the hull. The keel prevents a boat from sideslipping by resisting the sideways force of the wind (2) timber or bar forming the backbone of the vessel and running from the stem to the sternpost at the bottom of the ship osnova gradnje broda, središna uzdužnica broda, koja se naprijed nastavlja u pramčanu a nazad u krmenu statvu, kod jahti dodat balast, služi za stabilnost i protiv zanošenja keelson, girder glavni nosač, greda timber bolted on top of the keel and utilized for strengthening the ship's structure keep clear, give room, give water, avoid, evade, collision avoidance, avoidable kloni se, daje mjesta, daje vodu, uklanja se s puta, izbjegava, izbjegavanje sudara, izbježljiv one boat keeps clear of another if the other can sail her course with no need to take avoiding action jedrilica se kloni druge ako druga može da jedri svojim kursom bez potrebe da preduzima radnju izbjegavanja keep the boat en course održavati brod na kursu održavati pravac plovidbe keep the boat from heeling balansirati keep the map up to date korigovati kartu prema najnovijim podacima ketch keč sailing vessel rigged like a yawl but with the jiggermast forward of the rudder kilowatt kilovat mjera kojom se označuje snaga motora (kw); uvedena je umjesto stare mjere konjska snaga (ks), 1 ks=0,7355 kw kink petlja, mrs (1) twist or curl in a rope, thread, wire, at which it is bent upon itself; esp. when stiff so as to catch or cause obstruction (2) sudden bend in a line, course, that is otherwise straight or smoothly curved zamršeni dio užeta knee koljeno cijevi knock-off! ukloniti, maknuti, odbiti udarcem ili naglim kretanjem knot uzao, vez, zavežljaj, čvor one nautical mile per hour 1. metod vezivanja konopa za objekt ili drugi konop, 2. brzina, 1 NM/sat = 1.852 km/sat l - Lima l - Lima letter L in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo L u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora ladder stube, skale (fiksne), on board a ship, all "stairs" are called ladders, except for literal staircases aboard passenger ships ladder with handholds and backs merdevine sa rukohvatima i naslonima lagoon lagune it., mala jezera, plitki morski rukavci, obalske bare laminated beam listasta greda laminated ply listast sloj, laminirani sloj land ho! kopno! uzvik mornara koji je prvi ugledao kopno land, dry land, continent kopno landing circle krug iskrcavanja landing craft čamac za desant, iskrcavanje čamac za borbeno iskrcavanje landing place mjesto za iskrcavanje landing ship desantni brod brod za borbeno iskrcavanje landing, landing operation desant borbeno iskrcavanje landmark (1) navigacijska oznaka (2) biljeg (1) object in the landscape, which, by its conspicuous-ness, serves as a guide to sailors in navigation (2) any conspicuous object which characterizes a neighbourhood or district (3) object which marks or is associated with some event or stage in a process landward prema kopnu lanyard sigurnosni konop rope made fast to an article for securing it vezan za predmet da se ne izgubi lap krug one of the number of turns round the track, that are required to complete the course dio kursa, dio regatnog polja larch ariš, ariševina vrlo žilavo drvo, slično borovini, sadrži dosta terpentinskog ulja i ne nagrizaju ga crvi lashing vezivanje last \ first quarter of the moon posljednja \ prva četvrt mjesečeve mene lateen rig, lateen sail latinsko jedro lateral resistance lateralni otpor force of the keel or centerboard counteracting the sideways force on the sails by the wind sila koja nastaje kretanjem šverta, kormila i trupa, djeluje bočno, ka privjetrini lateral side bend popriječno savijanje lateral signals bočni signali lateral system bočni sustav, lateralni sustav system of aids to navigation in which characteristics of buoys and beacons indicate the sides of the channel or route relative to a conventional direction of buoyage (usually upstream). za razliku od kardinalnog (koji označuje prema stranama svijeta), ovaj sustav označavanja plovnog puta označuje lijevu i desnu stranu. latitude, parallel of latitude, circle of latitude zemljopisna širina, paralela launch, launching, launch-ho! porinuti, porinuće, porini! launch, launching, launch-ho! porinuti brod znači spustiti brod sa obale u vodu; pri spuštanju novoizgrađenog broda priređuje se svečanost kada mu se daje i ime (krštenje broda) lay down položiti, sastaviti (osnovu) to lay a ship down is to begin construction in a shipyard. lay up raspremiti brod layday stojnica, dan zastoja broj dana ugovoren za ukrcaj \ iskrcaj tereta layer sloj, naslaga laying of cables polaganje kabla laying up otpis, rashodovanje broda lead ballast olovni balast lead line konop olovnice (dubinomera), uže dubinomera konop za koji je privezana olovnica (olovno uteg) koji služi za ručno mjerenje dubine leader cable podvodni električni navigacijski kabl leading edge rub profila, napadna ivica prednji rub profila leading lights pokriveni smjer (svjetla) dva svjetla u istom smjeru (jedno iznad drugog) koja pokazuju bezbjedan kurs prilaska / odlaska leading marks pokriveni smjer (oznake) dvije oznake u istom smjeru (jedno iznad drugog) koje pokazuju bezbjedan kurs prilaska / odlaska league liga unit of length, normally equal to three nautical miles. mjera za duljinu (tri nautičke milje) leap year prestupna godina leave all marks to port \ starboard ostaviti sve oznake na lijevo \ desno leave harbour, leave port, depart isploviti iz luke lecture, work in the class room predavanje, teorija lee helm opadajuća tiller put to leeward a vessel carries a lee helm when it is necessary to put the tiller to leeward to hold the course jedrilica koja opada bez kormila lee shore obala na zavetrinskoj strani broda shore downwind of a ship; a ship which cannot sail well to windward risks being blown onto a lee shore and grounded lee side zavetrinska strana, zavetrena strana side of a ship sheltered from the wind ona strana broda koja nije izložena vjetru; obratno - privjetrina leech ventan, zadnji rub after (trailing) edge of a sail; a "tight" leech on a mainsail forms almost a perpendicular with the deck; a "loose" leech forms a curved line odnosi se na jedro leech length (other sails) duljina ventana lee-gage, fall to lee of fleet pasti u zavjetrinu skupine ship or fleet to leeward of another lee-o! tacking! letam! command to inform the crew to be prepared for a tack-that the helm is being pushed hard to leeward, turning the boat into the wind komanda za početak letanja, dovik da se počne izbjegavanje leeward boat jedrilica u zavjetrini jedrilica u zavjetrini ima prvenstvo prolaza leeward mark donja oznaka, bova, plutača postavlja se niz vjetar u odnosu na gornju bovu leeward side bend, bend to leeward savijen u zavjetrinu, saviti u zavjetrinu leeward, lee, downwind zavjetrina in the direction that the wind is blowing towards suprotno od pravca vjetra leeway angle kut zanošenja, zanos difference between directions boat is travelling and pointing razlika između pravca u kome je brod usmjeren i stvarne putanje leeway, drift zanošenje, zanos broda, drift, deriva, nošenje, struja drift of a vessel to leeward caused by the wind or the tide u zavjetrinu, osobito kod orce; strujom, vjetrom left drill bits lijeve burgije burgije sa lijevim navojem left-hand propeller levokretni propeler smjer okretanja u vožnji naprijed suprotan od kretanja kazaljke na satu leg krak, stranica course between two buoys; a part of the racing course pravac među dvije bove, dio kruga kursa (regatnog polja) lend one's bearing javiti svoju poziciju length duljina length between perpendiculars duljina između perpendikulara, vertikala duljina između dvije osnovne verikale (pramčana i krmena) na brodu length of the deck duljina palube length over all, overall (LOA), extreme length duljina preko svega maksimalno rastojanje, po duljini, između krajnjih tačaka koje pripadaju plovilu length register registrirana duljina length water-line (LWL.) duljina na vodenoj liniji let fall, let go, cast off osloboditi privez odvezati privez sa pontona ili broda, ovisno kome pripada konop ili sajla let go amain! odveži! let know, make known, send word, inform, notify javiti letter slova level gauge, level indicator pokazivač razine level of proficiency razina vještine, stepen vičnosti liability obveza, odgovornost licence dozvola lie alongside vezati uz bok, cugi to lie by the side of a ship or pier vezati sa strane broda ili doka life boat davit and winch soha i vitlo (dizalica) čamca za spasavanje life boat transceiver radio postaja (primo-predajnik) čamca za spasavanje pojavom gmdss sustava komunikacije nije više obvezna oprema čamca life boat, lifeboat, rescue boat, emergency boat čamac za spasavanje small boat used to get the crew to safety if something happens to the mothership life buoy pojas, kolut, nautil, vijenac za spasavanje, nautil fr., pojas za spasavanje, vijenac, prsnik life line, lifeline ograda od užeta vezano oko čamca za spasavanje, splava... life raft, raft lifeboat splav za spasavanje life-saving equipment oprema za spasavanje, bezbjednosna oprema life-saving, rescue spasavanje služba spasavanja kupača lift dinamički potisak \ povoljni reful (1) force acting on sail and foils to power boat forward (2) a change in the direction of the wind allowing a boat to sail closer to the desired course when sailing upwind, away from it when sailing downward (1) sila koja djeluje na profil krila ili jedra, izazvana strujanjem, omogućuje letenje i jedrenje (2) okret vjetra koji dozvoljava popuštanje jedra ili prihvaćanje light svjetlo, svjetlosni signali light air lahor, promaja 1 Beaufort = from 0.3 to 1.5 m/s winds of low velocity 1 Bofor = od 0,3 do 1,5 m/s light alloy lagana legura light beacon svjetionik, svijetleća oznaka lighted fixed aid to navigation attached directly to the earth’s surface svijetleća oznaka za navigaciju smještena na kopnu light breeze povjetarac, lagani vjetar 2 Beaufort = from 0.3 to 1.5 m/s 2 Bofora = od 0.3 do 1.5 m/s light buoy svijetleća bova light cruiser laka krstarica light displacement laka istisnina, lak deplasman masa praznog plovila u tonama light draft mali gaz light plate, thin plate lagana ploča, tanka ploča light ship waterline vodena linija praznog broda pokazuje na kojoj je vodenoj liniji (gazu) brod kada je prazan light superstructure lako nadgrađe, laka nadgradnja light weather mirno vrijeme lightening hole svjetlarnik, obrliht gornji otvor (prozor) za propuštanje svjetlosti u zatvorene donje prostorije broda; obično se postavlja na palubi (na primjer iznad strojarskog prostora lighthouse svjetionik lightning munja lightship, light vessel brod svjetionik lightweight trapeze jedrilica sa švertom i trapezom liman, coastal lake liman, mrtvi vrtlog shallow narrow lagoon, at the mouth of rivers, where salt is made gr., r., tur., zaljev, luka, močvaran zaljev ili prostran morski rukavac; nastaje u riječnim krivinama pri nagloj promjeni širine korita; ima kružni oblik, masa vode okreće se smanjenom brzinom prema sredini limber hole brunal hole cut in the framing near the keelson to allow water to flow fore-and-aft rupa (urez) u rebrima sa unutarnje strane oplate iznad kobilice koji služi da propusti vodu u pravcu pramac-krma limit granica limit mark granična oznaka line (1) uže (2) linija correct nautical term for the majority of the cordage or "ropes" used on a vessel; a line will always have a more specific name, such as mizzen topsail halyard, which describes its use užad je zajedničko ime za konope i uzice; uzica je uže tanje od 10mm, konop je uže deblje od 10mm line of maximum draft linija najdubljeg gaza line service linijska plovidba znači da se nudi usluga prijevoza roba za unaprijed određeno područje plovidbe linen locker sprema (orman) za rublje prostorija u kojoj je složena čista (oprana, opeglana) posteljina liner luksuzni putnički brod most prestigious passenger vessel lines plan plan brodskih linija iscrtani peseci i linije brodskog trupa link, chain link karika lanca liquefied natural gas carrier (LNG carrier); liquid petroleum gas carrier (LPG carrier) brod za prijevoz prirodnog tečnog plina; brod za prijevoz tečnog plina list bočni nagib broda athwartship inclination of a vessel due to an excess of weight on one side list of lights lista svjetionika kniga u kojoj su popisani svi svjetionici određenog područja sa svojim karakte-ristikama load line, international load line, plimsoll mark bala, plimsol mark on the hull of a merchant ship to show the waterline under specified conditions; the line shows the maximum capacity load the ship may carry međunarodno propisana oznaka na oba boka broda koja pokazuje koji je najveći dozvoljeni gaz pojedinog broda za određene uvjete load master indicator load master mehanička sprava koja simulira (pokazuje) razna stanja (opterećenosti) plovila tijekom ukrcaja / iskrcaja tereta load waterline length duljina teretne vodene linije duljina vodene linije ukrcanog broda local knowledge poznavanje terena vjetra, struja, obale lock komora gr., komora prevodnice lock, floodgate prijevodnica, šlajz brodska prevodnica za savlađivanje različitih razina plovnog puta locker, pantry, store room spremnik, ostava, skladišni prostor, ormar storage compartment; a clothes wardrobe lodge a protest prosvjedovati, prigovoriti podnijeti (predati) zvanični prigovor (prosvjed) loft, sail-loft radionica 1. radionica za jedra, 2. paluba ili polupaluba broda log line uzica brzinomjera log, speedometer, speed log brzinomjer, log sprava koja pokazuje brzinu kretanja, n., eng. loggerhead kugla-bat za zaptivanje (kalafatiranje) iron ball attached to a long handle, used for driving caulking into seams and (occasionally) in a fight željezna lopta na dugoj dršci sa kojom se kalafatiralo (zaptivalo) a (ponekad) i tuklo (po nekome) long sound dugi zvuk duljine oko četiri sekunde long splice produžena upletka upletka koja je za jedno ili vše uplitanja dulja od uobičajene long ton duga tona engleska mjera za težinu, uk, 2240 funti, 1.016 kg long wave dugi val opis duljine morskih i radio valova longitude zemljopisna dužina longitudinal beam, longitudinal girder, longitudinal stringer uzdužna greda profili (elementi) koji ojačavaju uzdužnu čvrstoću konstrukcije plovila longitudinal bulkhead uzdužna pregrada, hrptenica, kralježnica na nekim brodovima dno je uzdužno, po simetrali pregrađeno na dva dijela nepropusnom okomitom pločom longitudinal centre of boyancy (LCB) podužni centar potiska udaljenost centra djelovanja sile od krme longitudinal frame uzdužno rebro longitudinal metacenter uzdužni metacentar pojam vezan za stabilnost plovila longitudinal metacentric height uzdužna metacentararska visina pojam vezan za stabilnost plovila longitudinal metacentric radius uzdužni metacentararski radijus pojam vezan za stabilnost plovila longitudinal section uzdužna sekcija lookout, look-out post osmatranje , osmatračko mjesto loose sight of izgubiti iz vida loose, unbound, unattached, unrestrained neučvršćen loran loran zastarjeli sustav određivanja pozicije broda uz pomoć radio valova lose izgubiti loss of speed gubitak brzine loud hailer, megaphone, portable megaphone, speaking trumpet megafon, dozivač, vikač, glasnogovornik naprava u vidu lijevka, služi za pojačanje zvuka i razgovor na većim rastojanjima, sa ili bez mikrofona i zvučnika low point scoring jedinačni sustav bodovanja, prosto bodovanje simple system of scoring prvi dobiva 1 bod, drugi 2 itd low tide, low water, ebb, ebb tide osjeka, niska voda outgoing tide izmjene razine mora zbog mjeseca low tide, low water, ebb, ebb tide osjeka, niska voda outgoing tide izmjene razine mora zbog utjecaja sunca i mjeseca low wave niski val low, low course niz vjetar directed away from the wind lower a jib spustiti flok, olabaviti flok lower a sail, haul down, take in sail spustiti jedro lower deck donja paluba lower staysail letača lubber lines, lubber's line, heading mark pramčanica, kazaljka pramca marker lines on compass showing boat's direction linija od pramca u pravcu plovidbe lube, lubricant mazivo sredstvo za podmazivanje luff prednji rub, privjetrina (1) forward vertical edge of a sail (2) to alter course toward the wind until the boat is head to wind (3) the flapping of a sail caused by the boat being head to wind odnosi se na jedro luff a sail, luffing prihvatiti do tresenja jedra, laškati, lepršanje (1) when a sailing vessel is steered far enough to windward that the sail is no longer completely filled with wind (the luff of the sail is usually where this first becomes evident) (2) loosening a sheet so far past optimal trim that the sail is no longer completely filled with wind. 3. the flapping of the sail(s) which results from having no wind in the sail at all luff her! u vjetar! order to bring the vessel into the wind by putting the helm down luff length (other sails) duljina prednjeg ruba luff up prihvaćati, jedriti prema vjetru, u orcu luffing match dvojac prihvaćanjem luffing, foot off, to pinch prihvaćanje do tresenja jedrima, laškanje (1) altering course towards wind (2) to sail too high for the sails to work at their optimal level u duelu, jakom vjetru ili na stratu lug navrtka, spojna ušica lugsail, gaff sail sošno jedro quadrilateral sail supported at the head by gaff extending aft from a mast koso četvrtasto jedro, kao kod optimist lull, calm zatišje m - Мike m - Мajk letter M in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo M u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora machine cutting strojarsko sječenje machinery workshop strojarska radionica magnetic bearing magnetski azimut magnetic compass magnetski kompas magnetic heading, magnetic course magnetski kurs magnetic north magnetski sjever sjeverni paul zemaljskog magnetizma magnetic variation, magnetic deviation magnetska varijacija, devijacija, odstupanje nl., varijacija-odstupanje magnetne igle kompasa od (zemaljskog) sjevera; devijacija-odstupanje magnetne igle kompasa zbog utjecaja namagnetisanih gvozdenih masa na brodu magnetism magnetizam mahogany mahagoni main beam glavna popriječna greda spona na najvećoj širini broda main bearing glavni smjer, pravac main bulkhead glavna pregrada main deck glavna paluba najgornja paluba plovila do koje dosežu popriječne vodonepropusne pregrade skladišta. to je uglavnom i oplakajuća paluba (weather deck). main electrical switchboard glavna razvodna tabla main engine glavni motor main mast, velle mast, main glavni jarbol tallest mast on a ship main radar glavni radar radar koji može samostalno da radi (svoja oprema); nasuprot toga je "slave radar" (podređeni) koji koristi dijelove drugog radara da bi radio main royalsail glavna letka jedro main topgalant staysail glavna letkica jedro main, general, cardinal glavni, stožerni, osnovni, općeniti, kardinalni najvažniji među nekoliko sličnih (napr. objekata na brodu) mainsail, main glavno jedro after sail attached to the mainmast osnovno, uglavnom najveće jedro mainsheet, sheet škota, škota glavnog jedra sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim osnovna kontrola jedra maintaining weather helm održavati jedrilicu da prihvaća maintenance održavanje man and supply a ship, fit out a vessel opremiti brod za plovidbu opremiti brod posadom i potrebštinama za planiranu plovidbu man of war ratni brod warship from the age of sail naziv iz doba jedrenjaka man overboard! (MOB) čovjek u vodi! cry let out when a seaman has gone overboard uzvik (oglašavanje) kada pomorac ispadne sa plovila (u vodu), koga treba spasavati manevrom manhole otvor, šaht vodonepropusni poklopac (prolaz) manifold priključak cijevi manila, abaca rope uže od manile manoeuvrability, maneuverability, agility manevarske osobine ability to be manoeuvred easily or effectively when in motion sposobnost laganog i učinkovitog manevrisanja u pokretu manoeuvrability, maneuverability, agility manevarska svojstva broda maritivna svojstva, su osobine koje mu omogućuju da promijeni pravac i brzinu svoga kretanja pod dejstvom propulzora i kormilarskih uređaja manual cutting ručno sječenje, rezanje manual sounding machine ručno sredstvo za sondiranje (mjerenje) mjerenje visine tečnosti u zatvorenim tankovima manual welding ručno varenje marginal sea rubno more marina marina docking facility for small ships and yachts privez za male brodove i jahte marine boundaries granica na moru marine engine brodski motor marine fauna, marine animal life morska fauna marine hunt morski lov marine insurance pomorsko osiguranje marine jet engine motor na mlazni pogon, džet motor marine navigation pomorska navigacija marine radio transceiver brodski radio, primo - predajnik marine searchlight pomorski reflektor jako usmjereno svjetlo za osvjetljavanje okoline plovila mariner, sailor, seaman, seafarer nautičar, pomorac gr., poznavalac mora marines marinci soldiers afloat maritime access channel prilazni morski kanal mark, buoy oznaka, bova, plutača, švemer, plovak floating object of defined shape and color, which is anchored at a given position and serves as an aid to navigation; any object specified in the sailing instructions as one that a yacht must round or pass on a required side za obilježavanje staze u trci ili plovnog puta mark, designation oznaka, označiti action of marking or pointing out; indication of a particular person, place, or thing by gesture, words, or recognizable signs marline konac za šivenje, marlin two-stranded, left-handed rope, used for fine seizings and for sennit marlinespike, rope splicing tool, handspike klin za upletke, klin, rog, šilo za fuksovanje, kavilja, kavija, trn metalni okrugli zašiljen ručni alat koji služi za rastavljanje strukova užadi pri izradi upletke - fuksovanju mast abeam! jarbol subočice! hail to another boat when it no longer has luffing rights, when the helmsman sighting abeam is in line with the mainmast of the leeward dovik iz pravila koje više ne važi mast bend savijen jarbol škotom ili vangom namjerno, da se smanji stomak mast cover navlaka za jarbol mast heel, mast foot peta jarbola zaštita od habanja mast length duljina jarbola mast rake nagib jarbola tilt fore or aft (if any) of the mast mast spar cross section popriječni presjek jarbola section made by a plane cutting mast spar transversely mast spar curvature krivina jarbola mast spar weight masa jarbola mast step stopa jarbola, podnožje jarbola frame of the keelson into which the heel of a mast is fitted rupa na palubi za jarbol mast thwart klupa jarbola optimist, oslonac za jarbol mast thwart bulkhead čelo klupe jarbola kod optimist učvršćuje klupu jarbola mast timber drvo za jarbole mast weight masa jarbola mast without topmast jarbol bez nastavka mast, pole, staff, stick jarbol, katarka, mopsan vertical spar supporting the booms, gaffs, and sails na jedrilicama osnovni dio takelaže, uglav-nom vertikalan, koji nosi jedro i bum \ simbolički ukras broda, ujedno služi za vijenje zastava master svladati, ovladati (1) proficient, able, practiced (2) either the commander of commercial vessel, or a senior officer of a naval sailing ship in charge of routine seamanship and navigation but not in command during combat master clock system vrijeme glavnog brodskog časovnika svi časovnici na brodu su povezani i pokazuju vrijeme glavnog brodskog časovnika master home trade, skipper kapetan obalne plovidbe master, to master zapovjednik, svladati, ovladati (1) proficient, able, practiced (2) either the commander of commercial vessel, or a senior officer of a naval sailing ship in charge of routine seamanship and navigation but not in command during combat (1) iskustven, sposoban, ispraksiran (2) zapovjednik trgovačkog broda ili stariji časnik jedrenjaka ratne mornarice zadužen za rutinske mornarske poslove i navigaciju ali bez komande za vrijeme bitke master's cabin kabina komandanta masthead light jarbolno svjetlo masthead, mast head, mast top vrh jarbola, glava jarbola (1) top of a mast (2) a small platform partway up the mast gornji dio jarbola masthole (mast hole) otvor za jarbol, grlo jarbola optimist, laser, fin mast's armature prsten jarbola zaštita jarbola od palube; okov na spoju jarbola i palube kod samostajećih jarbola - klase "optimist", "laser", "fin" match racing dvoboj, meč, duel race of just two boats or teams utrka dvije jedrilice ili dva tima materially prejudiced, fouled materijalno oštećena jedrilica u regati maximum continuous speed maksimalna trajna brzina maximum pressure maksimalni tlak mayday međunarodni radio signal za opasnost-pomoć used as an international radio distress signal, esp. by ships and aircraft mean draft srednji gaz, osnovni gaz average draft of the vessel od šest mogućih pojedinačnih brodskih gazova izračunata srednja vrijednost mean sea level srednji razina mora means of propulsion pogonsko sredstvo, porivno sredstvo, porivnjak, pokretač, propulzor sredstvo kojim se brod potiskuje kroz vodu measured line trail ispitivanje brzine broda na mjernoj milji measured mile, base mile mjerna milja measured ton, tonnage measurement baždarenje, mjerna tona premjeravati brod radi određivanja zapremine i nosivosti; određivanje glavnih brodskih dimenzija measurement certificate uvjerenje o baždarenju measurement, rating mjerenje, premer dimension ascertained by measuring; a magnitude, quantity, or extent calculated by the application of an instrument or device marked in standard units koje vrše zvanični mjerači na regati meet the helm! meet her! kormilom kontra! to check the swing of a turning vessel's bow by steering towards the opposite side meet, come across, run into naići na Member National Authority, MNA jedriličarski savezi država članica ISAF (EUROSAF) mend, to repair opraviti, popraviti merchant fleet trgovačka flota merchant ship trgovački brod merchantile marine trgovačko brodovlje meridian meridijan zemljopisna duljina messroom, mess blagovaonica eating place aboard ship; mess also: a group of crew who live and feed together metacenter težište metacentra pojam vezan za stabilnost plovila metacentric height visina metacentra pojam vezan za stabilnost plovila metacentric radius metacentarski radijus pojam vezan za stabilnost plovila metal screen metalna ograda metals metali meteor, falling starr, shooting starr meteor, zvijezda padalica meteorological data, weather data meteorološki podaci meteorological phenomena meteorološka pojava meteorological station meteorološka postaja meteorology meteorologija method of working sustav rada metre metar metre per second metar u sekundi mid foot point sredina donjeg ruba jedra middle line, centre line os broda central line, an axis; a line dividing a ship down the middle middle staysail letka jedro midship area coefficient koeficijent popriječnog presjeka na sredini broda pokazuje punoću presjeka brodskog trupa midship deck paluba u sredini broda midship frame glavno rebro timber or frame in a ship which has the greatest breadth ima najveću površinu i nalazi se obično oko sredine broda (najširi dio broda); kod optimist "središnja pregrada", pričvršćuje švert kazetu sa zadnje strane midship frame assy središnji okvir sklop pregrade i švert kazete (optimist) midship section, amin frame presjek trupa na sredini broda cross-section of a ship at its broadest point; the notional line marking this point and dividing fore from aft midship superstructure, bridge nadgrađe na sredini broda, srednje nadgrađe, most označuje da je nadgrađe broda sa komandnim mostom na sredini broda mildew, musty, mold growth, mould growth, fungi growth, plesni, gljivice, pljesnivo unaired places where moisture levels are high promote growth of microscopic fungi with multicellular filaments vlažna, neprovetrena mjesta pogoduju razvoju gljivičnih mikroorganizama mile milja military equipment vojna oprema mill obrubiti to cut or shape with a rapidly rotating tool rad brusilicom minelayer minopolagač minesweeper minolovac minute-hand velika kazaljka za minute missing mark nedostaje oznaka, bova, plutača mist, misty weather izmaglica, mutno vrijeme mizzen, mizzen mast treći jarbol third mast from forward of a vessel with more than two masts mizzen, mizzen sail treće jedro moderate breeze umjereni vjetar 4 Beaufort = from 5.5 to 7.9 m/s 4 Bofora = od 5.5 do 7.9 m/s moderate sea umjereno talasasto more moderate wave umjereni val molded displacement teoretska istisnina monitor riječna oklopnjača monkey fist majmunska pesnica knot tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw the line dekorativni otežavajući završetak konopa monkey rail rukohvat supplementary rail above the quarter rail of a ship dodatni rukohvat iznad ograde monohull jednotrupac month mjesec dana moon mjesec nebesko tijelo moonlight, moonshine mjesečina moonrise izlazak mjeseca rising of the moon above the horizon; the time at which this occurs moonset zalazak mjeseca setting or disappearance of the moon below the horizon; the time at which this occurs mooring buoy bova za privez, bova za vez buoy fitted with a ring and used for mooring a boat bova za privez plovila mooring cable, line, rope, warp, fast konop za privez broda mooring duties naplata sidrenja mooring equipment oprema za vezivanje mooring pipe oko za privez mooring place, berth vez, privez, mjesto za privez zaštićeno mjesto za sidrenje sa stalnim sidrom i bovom mooring ring alka za privez mooring winch vitlo sidra, vinta, motovilo mooring-post, bollard bitva, stubak, stožer za vezivanje (1) strong upright post fixed in the ground for mooring a vessel; (2) a piece of wood fixed in the deck of a vessel to which mooring ropes are attached na obali ili brodu, za vezivanje broda moray murina vrsta ribe morse lamp lampa za davanje morzeovih signala mother ship, parent ship, tender matični brod, natječaj motor ship, motorboat, motor boat motorni brod motorsailer, motor sailer motorna jedrilica mould, mold kalup mountain range planinski greben move jib lead aft pomjeriti klizač floka u nazad move jib lead forward pomjeriti klizač floka u naprijed moving astern, go astern, sail backwards kretanje unazad, ploviti unazad da se jedrilica drži u mjestu na startu mud, silt, slime, slush, mire mulj, muljevito dno mudy coast muljevita obala multihaul višetrup katamaran ili trimaran n - november n - november letter N in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo N u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora nadir nadir, najniža točka suprotno od "zenit" nail ekser national flag, ensign nacionalna zastava national flag national letters nacionalne oznake, oznaka nacionalne pripadnosti tri slova na jedru za članove ISAF natural disasters, the elements elementarna nepogoda nautical chart, chart nautička karta nautical instruments nautička glazbala nautical mile, sea mile, international nautical mile morska milja, nautička milja unit fixed at exactly 1 852 metres; (value of a mile defined as a minute of a meridian increased with increasing latitude, from 1,842 metres at the equator to 1,861 m at the pole) 1Nm = 1,852 Km nautical planisphere zemljina projekcija planisphere representing the terrestrial globe nautical school brodarska škola, nautička škola nautical twilight nautički sumrak two periods of the day immediately before sunrise and af- ter sunset when the sun is 6° - 12° below the true horizon nautical, maritime, saltwater morski, nautički, mornarski of, relating to, or characteristic of sailing, sailors, or the sea; naval, marine, maritime, seafaring nautilus nautilus morska životinja, brodić, ime podmornice iz romana Žil Vjerna naval port, war port ratna luka naval ship, warship ratni brod navigability plovnost, brodivost lakoća kretanja kroz vodu navigable water plovna voda surrounded by water in which a vessel can sail oko prepreka i oznaka navigating officer, navigator, sailing master navigator navigation plovidba, upravljanje, brodarstvo, navigacija lat. "navigatio"; dvije osnovne podjele: plovidba na unutarnjim vodama (rijeke, kanali i jezera) i plovidba morem, pomorska plovidba navigation lights navigacijsko svjetlo navigation mark navigacijska oznaka object which serves as a guide to sailors in navigation navigation permission dozvola za plovidbu navigational certificate plovidbena dozvola, brodska isprava, brodsko svjedočanstvo, patent broda isprava koja dokazuje sposobnost broda za plovidbu navigational chart navigacijska karta navigational equipment, navigational inventory navigacijska oprema, navigacijski inventar navigator taktičar, navigator crew member assigned to keep track of the boat's position, to determine apparent wind on the next leg, and to work with the skipper on strategy navy, fleet of warships, battle fleet ratna mornarica, ratno brodovlje, flota borbenih brodova neap tide najmanja plima, kvadraturna plima Plima u tijeku prve i treće četvrtine mjeseca kad je najmanja razlika između plime i osjeke jer su mjesec i sunce pod pravim kutom pa sunce ne pomaže gravitaciji mjeseca near gale jak vjetar 7 Beaufort = 13.9 to 17.1 m/s 7 Bofora = 13.9 do 17.1 m/s needle and synthetic tread igla i najlonski konac needle, pin igla net mreža net-deadweight neto nosivost neutral helm, balanced rudder centrirana jedrilica jedrilica koja sama drži pravac new moon mladi mjesec nickel nikl night blindness noćno sljepilo nyctalopia is a condition making it difficult to see in low light and is opposite of hemeralopia - day blindness gr. niktalopija, nemogućnost vida na jakom svjetlu; suprotno je hemerolopija - dnevno sljepilo nip čvor pressure or grip of a rope at a point where it is twisted round something; the part of a rope held fast in this way; any short, sharply curving part of a rope zapetljano uže no water! nema vode! dovik na bovi, ako unutarnja jedrilica ne uspostavi preklapanje na vrijeme no-go-zone nedostižna zona, mrtvi kut zona 45° sa obje strane pravca vjetra u kojoj se ne može jedriti normal displacement, standard displacement standardna istisnina, normalna istisnina, standardni deplasman normal draft normalni gaz normal waterline normalna vodena linija north sjever north wind, northerly wind sjeverac, sjeverni vjetar, mađarac, segedinac, temišvarac, gornjak vjetar na Savi i Dunavu iz pravca sjevera north-east wind severo-istočni vjetar, severoistočnjak north-west wind severo-zapadni vjetar, severozapadnjak nose vrh pramca nothing starboard! nothing to the right! ne idi desno! nothing to port! nothing to the left! ne idi u lijevo notice board oglasna tabla notice of race raspis notice, announcement oglas, obavještenje notices to mariners oglasi za pomorce notification javljanje nozzle rasprskač; brizgaljka numeral pennants brojčani plamenci nut, female nut matica, navrtka nylon najlon o - Oscar o - Oskar letter O in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo O u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora oak hrast oar, paddle veslo, krmica pomoćno bezbjednosno sredstvo obstruction prepreka any object large enough to require a yacht to make a substantial alteration of course to pass predmet koji jedrilica ne bi mogla da prođe a da bitno ne izmijeni kurs obstruction to sea room, obstacle! prepreka!, prepreka letam! dovik preklopljenoj jedrilici da omogući izbjegavanje prepreke occultation pomrčina occulting light svjetlo na prekide ritmičko svjetlo koje ima 40-60 svjetlosnih prekida u minuti ocean going master, foreign trade master kapetan duge plovidbe ocean going ship brod duge plovidbe ocean going tug morski tegljač, remorker ocean racer jahta za oceanske regate ocean, open sea, blue water, deep sea, deepwater ocean, otvoreno more vast continuous body of salt water covering the greater part of the earth's surface and surrounding its land masses; the open sea, as opposed to the Mediterranean and other inland seas oceanic oceanska of or relating to the ocean; situated or living in or by the ocean; flowing into the ocean oceanic navigation, offshore yachting oceanska navigacija oceanographic ship okeanografski brod octopus hobotnica, muzgavac morska životinja off course van kursa off shore structure objekt na moru official measurer zvanični mjerač, premerač offshore prekomorski dalje od obale, na otvorenom moru offshore (land) wind, land breeze bura vjetar sa obale ka moru offshore island spoljno otok offshore race regata na otvorenom moru oil burner parobrod na lož ulje oil pump pumpa za ulje oil tanker, tanker tanker eng., brod za prijevoz zapaljivih tereta oil varnish uljani lak oilskin, oil cloth voštano platno foul-weather gear worn by sailors. old fashioned anchor klasično sidro old salt, sea dog, jack-tar morski vuk, mornar, mornarski vuk iskusni pomorac Olympic classes Olimpijske klase klase i skupine u okviru klasa koje učestvuju na Olimpijadi omega navigator omega prijemnik Omega: navigacijski hiperbolični radio-sustav velikog dometa. Izgubio na značaju uvođenjem GPS-a on course u kursu on opposite tacks po suprotnim bokovima, različitim uzdama on the port quarter po krmi lijevo on the quarter po krmi on the same tack po istom boku, istim uzdama on the starboard quarter po krmi desno one design ujednačenog tipa boats of exactly the same design (and potentially the same speed) jedrilice identične u klasi onshore wind, sea wind, sea breeze maestral, vjetar sa mora wind created when the land heats up, the warm air above it rises, and the cooler air over the sea moves to fill in termički vjetar sa mora ka obali onus of proof teret dokazivanja, breme ooching trzanje repetitive motion by the crew-shifting weight forward and stopping suddenly to move the boat forward tijela ka pramcu naglo, nazad polako; zabranjena radnja open class rules pravila otvorene klase open leech otvoren ventan, otvoren zadnji rub ventan sa velikom krivinom open rail, guard rail rešetkasta ograda open water test testiranje u oceanu testiranje u uvjetima otvorenog mora, sa jakim vjetrom i velikim valovima opening porthole, side scuttle opening type bočni otvarajući prozori bočni brodski prozori koji se otvaraju opening, hole, port, air port otvor otvor na brodu za dovod zraka i svjetla openleeched sail jedro sa otvorenim ventanom, jedro sa otvorenim zadnjim rubom jedro koje ima ventan sa velikom krivinom, dobro vuče ali i obara optical marking optička markacija ordinary anchor obično sidro organizing authority organizator oscillating wind shift promjenljiv vjetar continual, back-and-forth change in the direction of the wind outboard van broda away from the centerline of the boat outboard bracket držač vanbrodskog motora outboard engine vanbrodski motor, spoljni motor outer plating, outer skin, ship's shell plating spoljna oplata, vand spoljna oplata trupa broda outhaul authol, izvlakač roglja line that pulls the mainsail away from the mast and tightens the foot of the sail along the boom uže za povlačenje zadnjeg roglja glavnog jedra outside boat spoljna jedrilica outward bound, outward ship brod u odlasku, isplovljava to leave the safety of port, heading for the open ocean. over all height (OAH), extreme height najviša nepokretna točka, fikspunkt ukupna visina broda od kobilice do najviše točke koja se ne može demontirati, veoma važan podatak za prolaz kroz mjesta sa ograničenom visinom prolaza over tighten pretegnuti overall dimension gabarit dimenzije: širina i visina prolaza ispod mosta; duljina, širina i dubina prevodnice; dubina i širina plovnog puta, dimenzije broda overcast skoro potpuna oblačnost layer of cloud or haze covering all or most of the sky overhand knot obični uzao jednostavni uzao za zaustavljanje, teško se odvezuje kad je mokar overhang nadgrađe, prepust superstructure projecting at the stern beyond the sternpost and at the bow beyond the stem dograđeni viseći dio iznad i van pramca ili krme overhanging stern krma iskošena unazad projection of the stern beyond the sternpost krma čija projekcija krajnje gornje točke pada iza kraja kormila overlap preklapanje, preklapanje jedrilica situation when two boats are sailing on parallel courses within two overall lengths of each other and part of one boat lies forward of a line projecting abeam from the other's aftermost point jedrilice se preklapaju kada jedna nije slobodna po krmi druge overpowered nadjačan vjetrom too much sail up, or too much draft in the sail, forcing the boat to sail at too great an angle of heel vjetar je jak toliko da takmičar ne može da balansiranjem drži jedrilicu ravno overreach preorcao when tacking, to hold a course too long overstand premašio orcnu bovu to sail past the lay line to a mark overtaking prestizanje pp., kada se brod (koji prestiže) približava drugom brodu koga prestiže u pravcu pod kutom većim od 22,5° mjereno sa zadnje strane broda kojeg prestiže i zaobilazi; prestizano plovilo ima pravo puta overtaking prestizanje pp., kada se brod (koji prestiže) približava drugom brodu koga prestiže u pravcu pod kutom većim od 22,5° mjereno sa zadnje strane broda kojeg prestiže i zaobilazi overtrim pretegnuto jedro sails too tightly adjusted, with less draft (and therefore less power) than desired jedro zategnuto toliko da ne vuče owner vlasnik traditional royal navy term for the captain, a survival from the days when privately-owned ships were often hired for naval service owner's flag zastava vlasnika oyster ostriga, kamenica vrsta školjke p - papa p - papa letter P in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo P u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora packaging tape ljepljiva traka široka pad eye, pad zaobljeno ojačanje oka zaštita od habanja konopa \ sajle i otvora kroz koji prolazi paddle steamer parobrod sa kotačima padlock katanac paint boja, farbati paint brush četka painted waterline ofarbana vodena linija painter, towing ropes konop za tegalj, privez rope secured in the bow of a boat used for securing or towing the boat konop za tegljenje čamca; obavezno je plutajuće uže za optimist, minimalno 5mm - 8m palms vrh kraka sidra parachute padobran parachute flare signalne rakete sa padobranom parachute signal signalne rakete parachute signal rocket, parachute signal flare, pyrotechnic paraffin lamp, oil lantern fenjer, petrolejka parallel line paralelna linija parallel ruler paralelni lenjir part, portion, component, element dio, element partner, wedge klin party stranka party to a hearing: a protestor; a protestee; a boat requesting redress; a race committee or an organizing authority stranka u raspravi: prosvjedujuća; protestovana; jedrilica koja traži obeštećenje; regatni odbor ili organizator pass an object on one side proći objekt sa jedne strane pass by mimoići se pass by clear mimoići se bezbjedno of each other na dovoljnom rastojanju pass head to wind letati, proći položaj pramcem u vjetar passage putovanje, prolaz journey by water, a voyage, travelling by sea, sailing passenger putnik passenger service putnička linija patch zakrpiti patrol patrola odred za izviđanje i kontrolu patrol boat, pt boat, torpedo boat patrolni čamac, torpedni čamac peak gornji spoljašnji rogalj upper after corner of a gaff sail dio jedra za optimist, na vrhu pika penalty kazna punishment for an infringement of the rules penalty turn kazneni okret 360˚ za doticanje bove, 720˚ za ostale prekršaje percentage procenat, postotak perile of the sea, danger of the sea opasnost mora period period periscope depth periskopska dubina submarine periscope depth periskopska dubina podmornice perpendicular line linija pod pravim kutom, okomita linija situated at right angles to a given line, plane, or surface persistent shift trajna promjena promjena pravca vjetra koja traje personal buoyancy, life jacket, Personal Flotation Device - PFD, life preserver prsluk za spasavanje life-saving contrivance in the form of a jacket obvezan da se nosi na sebi kod optimist, kod ostalih u brodu ili na sebi, po prilici personal equipment osobna oprema petition, request, application molba petrol benzin petty average sitni dodatni transportni troškovi small charge over and above the freight incurred in the shipment of goods phenomenal sea izvanredno more izvanredno teško more pick up a mooring vezati se za bovu sidrišta pier, mole, jetty, quay, quayside, wharf pristan, gat, molo, štek, operativna obala , kej, pulf dock or platform used to fasten a vessel to ozidana obala, vodograđevina na nasipu; dio pristaništa gdje se pretovara teret i više druge vrste manipulacije; ulica pored obale pierhead glava pristana seaward end of a pier kraj pristana ka moru pilot peljar, pilot, loc, loce, navigator navigator; a specially knowledgeable person qualified to navigate a vessel through difficult waters, e.g harbour pilot etc. poznavalac lokalnih plovidbenih prilika kome se povjerava vođenje broda kroz opasna mjesta na reci i kanalima ili uvođenje broda u pristaništa pilot cutter brod za obuku piloting peljarenje navigacija u znanom području bez korištenja posebnih pomagala; koristi se po pravilu pri dobroj vidljivosti piloting chart pilotska karta, peljarska karta, locmanska karta knjiga u kojoj su opisane plovidbene prilike nekog područja, ili dio plovnog puta piloting equipement uređaji za navigaciju pilotlight kontrolna lampica pin, beloying pin, nib, finger čivija, klin, kajla, kajl, palac, kavija, kavilia, klin, kljuna bars of iron or hard wood to which running rigging may be secured, or belayed drvene ili metalne šipke za vezivanje ili namotavanje (nametanje) užeta križanjem pine bor north temperate evergreen trees zimzeleno meko drvo, lat. pinus pinion pinion 1. krilo; vrh krila; 2. zupčanik; pogonski kotač pinnace veliki čamac, pinasa pinnacle rock oštra hrid pintle, gudgeon pin štift, igla, šarka, okov za kormilo rudder pivot pins; a bolt of metal secured to the rudder and fitting into the gudgeon, for a swinging support for the rudder okomita os okova kormila pipe network cevovodna mreža piracy gusarstvo, piraterija zastupljeno u pojedinim morima i veoma opasno za jahte pirate, piratte, bucaneer, corsair, privateer gusar, pirat person who plunders or robs from ships, esp. at sea; a person who commits or practises piracy piston klip piston displacement radna zapremina cilindra pitch posrtanje \ korak elise (1) vessel's motion, rotating about the beam axis, so the bow pitches up and down (2) angle of the blades of propeller (1) posrtanje (broda) (2) korak elise pitching, dogsleep, scend posrtanje (broda) vessel's motion, rotating about the beam axis, so the bow pitches up and down ako se pramac broda naizmjenično diže i spušta, na primjer prilikom plovidbe preko valova pivoting okretanje, obrtanje place, post, station, area mjesto plaice plosnica vrsta ribe plan, layout, drawing plan, projekat planer rende, hobl planing vessel, speed boat gliser designed to rise up and ride on top of the water when power is applied fr., vrsta čamca sa malim gazom koji klizi po vodi velikom brzinom plank fosna, debela daska planking, lining of boards, wainscot drvena oplata layer or surface made of planks forming the outer shell or inner lining of a ship's hull; wainscot is oak planking drvena obloga trupa broda planning speed, planing speed brzina glisiranja speed necesarry for hull to travel on water surface brzina neophodna za glisiranje, ovisi od odblika, težine korita i vremenskih uvjeta planning, planing, skim glisiranje, planiranje where hull reaches sufficient speed to travel on water surface; characteristic of light, high performance boats klizanje plovila po površini vode velikom brzinom platform platforma plating metalna oplata pliers kombinirke plot the course ucrtavati kurs plum bow okomiti pramac ply sloj any of the layers composing a multilayer material such as plywood or laminated plastic plywood šper ploča pocket lamp, hand lamp džepna svjetiljka pointing, pointing high cijediti sailing very close to the wind without shaking sails jedrenje vrlo oštro u vjetar, ovisno od tipa jedrilice i jačine vjetra, pod kutom 22°- 30° na švert points of sail, sailing directions pravci jedrenja different angles a boat can make with the wind; there are three general types: beating (wind forward of a beam), reaching (wind abeam), and running (wind aft of a beam) različiti kutovi ose broda (ili pravca šverta) u odnosu na vjetar; tri osnovna su u vjetar, u bok i niz vjetar polar bearing; relative bearing polarni azimut polishing glačanje pontoon bridge pontonski most pokretni most sastavljen od pontona. po zahtjevu broda za prolaz, pontoni se razdvajaju i most se otvara za prolaz broda pontoon crane pontonska dizalica pontoon, hulk ponton, maona, lučka tegljenica, peniša flat-bottomed vessel used as a ferry or a barge or float moored alongside a jetty or a ship to facilitate boarding. fr., ponton - vrsta pristana; čamac podesan za prijevoz ljudi ili preko koga vodi most poop deck paluba krmenog nadgrađa high deck on the aft superstructure of a ship poop, quarterdeck krmeno nadgrađe aftermost part of a ship; the stern; the aftermost and highest deck often forming (esp. in a wooden ship) the roof of a cabin in the stern pop-rivet gun, rivet gun kliješta za zakivke, kliješta za pop nitne pop-rivet, rivet zakivci, pop nitne port bow lijeva strana pramca port crane lučka dizalica port instalation lučki objekt port of departure polazna luka, mjesto polaska port tack na lijevom boku, desnim bumom, lijeve uzde jedrilica bez prava prvenstva port! port the helm! helm a port! left! nalijevo! order to the steersman to turn left naredba kormilaru port, larboard, porthand, portside lijeva strana, lijeva strana broda, babord towards the left-hand side of the ship facing forward (formerly larboard); denoted with a red light at night. jedrilice, broda, aviona; gledano naprijed portable electric lamp električna prijenosna svjetiljka porthole, port hole, side scuttle, opening, port light, brodski prozor, bočni prozor, bočni otvori bočni brodski prozori Poseidon, Neptune Posejdon, Neptun Poseidon was the god of the sea and, as "Earth-Shaker," of earthquakes in Greek mythology, Neptune in Roman mythology: both were sea gods analogous to Poseidon grčki i latinski naziv za boga mora position finding određivanje pozicije broda postpone odgoditi, odložiti odgođena utrka je ona koja je takvom učinjena prije njezinog raspoređenog starta i potom može biti startovana ili napuštena power network električna mreža power up otpuštanje authola i kanigema povećanje stomaka kad padne vjetar practise tacking vježbanje letanja pram (1) čun, pomoćni čamac (2) barža, dereglija (1) very small, flat-bottomed, square-bowed boat, used in US, with sails or oars, esp. as a fishing boat; inspired "optimist" designer (2) open, flat-bottomed boat or lighter, used esp. in the Baltic and the Netherlands for shipping cargo preamble preambula, predgovor, uvodni dio preface, a prologue, an introduction. precipitation, atmospheric sediments padavine, oborine premature start prijevremeni start preparatory signal pripremni signal prevailing winds preovlađujući vjetrovi, pasati globalni obrazac strujanja zraka zbog grijanja sunca i rotacije zemlje primary control glavne kontrole primary reinforcement osnovno ojačanje principal port glavna luka prize nagrada procedure postupak, procedura established or prescribed way of doing something proceed for ploviti ka ... prohibited area zabranjena oblast propane torch, mini mini brener sa ampulama na gas propeller elisa, vijak, propeler propeller boss glavčina propelera propeller screw, propeller wheel, propeller blades lopatice propelera propeller shaft osovina propelera proper course pravi kurs, normalni kurs course a boat would sail to finish as soon as possible in the absence of the other boats kurs kojim bi jedrilica jedrila da završi što je prije moguće u odsustvu drugih jedrilica proper course! drži pravi kurs! ne smiješ prihvaćati! \ ne smiješ opadati! dovik: nedozvoljeno prihvaćanje \ opadanje! propulsion pogon, propulzija action of driving or pushing something forward or onward; the condition of being impelled onward; propulsive force or effort nl., tjeranje (guranje) naprijed protest prosvjed alleged violation of the rules on the race course, prompting a hearing by a committee of judges predstavka jedrilice, regatnog odbora ili prosvjednog odbora da je jedrilica prekršila pravilo protest 360°! prosvjed 360°! penalty turn dovik: uradi kaznu jednim okretom ili protestvujem! i pokazivanje zastavice "B" signalnog kodeksa protest 720°! prosvjed 720°! two penalty turns dovik: uradi kaznu dva okreta ili protestvujem! i pokazivanje zastavice "B" signalnog kodeksa protested yacht prosvjedovana jahta protested against; challenged, contested protesting yacht prosvjedujuća jahta yacht that makes an objection or complaint protractor uglomer pudle lokva, barica, kaljuža pul pit ograda na pramcu jedrilice pulley, purchase, tackle, vang koturača, koloturnik, kontrolni sustav užadi, čekrk, vang arrangement of ropes and blocks to give a mechanical advantage; a purchase dva ili više kolotura i uže daju dodatne prijenose za lakše dizanje tereta i pritezanje pulpit pramčana ograda pump pumpa, crpka, sisaljka, šmrk pump room prostor sa pumpama pump room ventilator ventilator prostora sa pumpama pumping pumpanje rapid trimming of sails for speed zabranjena radnja purchase prijenos dodatni prijenos radi pojačanja snage put in the battens staviti late put out fenders okačiti bokobrane put the centreboard down spustiti švert put to sea, put out to sea, sail, steam out, go out, go to sea, sail off, set sail isploviti, odjedriti, izjedriti, otploviti, izlazak na vodu putting down the helm opadati, gurnuti rudo ka privjetrini putting ship in commission, fitting out of a ship opremanje broda putting up the helm prihvaćati, gurnuti rudo ka zavjetrini putty knives špahtle putty, putting kit, kitovanje q - Quebec q - Quebec letter Q in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo Q u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora quadrant kvadrant četvrtina kruga qualified osposobljen quarantine flag signalna zastavica: Q Q "quebec" a yellow signal pennant is flown when first entering a country, indicating that the people on the ship are healthy and that the vessel wants permission to visit the country žuta zastavica KJU se vije prilikom prvog ulaska u stranu zemlju, znači da su svi na brodu zdravi i da se traži dozvola za ulazak u zemlju quarantine, quarantine station karantenu, karanten, karantene, kontumac fr., sanitetski pregled i zadržavanje putnika koji dolaze iz zaraženih krajeva quarter leech point četvrtina zadnjeg ruba jedra quarter rail ograda narrow-moulded planks, generally of fir, reaching from the top of the stern to the gangway, fixed into stanchions and serving as a fence quarter width četvrtina širine quay apron obalni prostor quick flashing light svjetlo sa kratkim bljeskovima quick sand, shifting sand živi pijesak r - Romeo r - Romeo letter R in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo R u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora race committee regatni odbor in charge of organizing race; course etc; includes any person or committee performing a race committee function racer, racing yacht takmičarska jahta, regatna jahta racing u trci yacht is racing from the preparatory signal until she has finished and cleared the finishing line and finishing marks jedrilica je u trci od svog pripremnog signala pa dok ne uđe u cilj i prođe ciljnu liniju racing dinghy športska jedrilica racing rules of sailing, RRS regatna pravila, pravila rules of racing that provide guidance on how to avoid collision and also used to assign blame when a collision does occur pravila za nadmetanje - regate jedrilica, sa ciljem izbjegavanja sudara radar radar acronym for radio detection and ranging; an electronic system designed to transmit radio signals and receive reflected images of those signals from a "target" in order to determine the bearing and distance to the "target" eng., skraćenica za radio detekting and randžing, uređaj za navigaciju pri smanjenoj vidljivosti i noću radar reflector radarski reflektor special fixture fitted to a vessel or incorporated into the design of certain aids to navigation to enhance their ability to reflect radar energy. in general, these fixtures will materially improve the visibility for use by vessels with radar. radar station radarska postaja radio beacon radiofar radio broadcasting station radio-postaja radio direction finder radio-goniometar radio receiver radio-prijemnik radio room, radio station prostorija za radio postaju radiotelephone radio-telefon radius domet, područje, obim, radijus raft splav any structure, with a flat top, that floats on water pljosnata konstrukcija od plutajućih materijala rail, railing, guard line, guard rail, hand rail, handgrip, storm rail, breast-rail, breastwork, guide rods, open rail, ship's rail ograda, brodska ograda, rukohvat, ograda na sizu, klander, rambada hand or other rail for the purpose of guarding against accidents by falling unaokolo je brod ograđen drvenim, gvozdenim, čeličnim užetom ili mrežastom ogradom koja služi da putnici ili posada ne bi pali u vodu railway ferry željeznički trajekt eng., brod za prijevoz željezničkih vagona preko rijeke i na moru rain gauge, ombrometre, pluvio- meter kišomer mjerač količine padavina rain squall, heavy rain, heavy shower, rain shower, pouring rain pljusak, jaka kiša rain, rainfall kiša rainy day kišni dan rainy weather kišovito vrijeme raise the centreboard dići švert raise the level dići razinu rake the mast aft nagnuti jarbol unazad rake, tilt, slope, oblique, inclination nagib, kosina raked bow pramac sa nagibom bow inclined from the perpendicular range adjustment korektura daljine range of stability opseg stabiliteta series of angles through which the ship has positive righting arm; indicates the extreme angle to which the ship can roll kut do koga je moment stabiliteta pozitivan; jedrilice imaju opseg stabiliteta (OS) 120° -150° stepeni pa će se same ispraviti pri tim nagibima ako nema prodora vode; kod spasilačkih brodova OS je 180° - uvijek se isprave range, tide range raspon, raspon između plime i osjeke rank as svrstati, rangirati ratchet block, sheet block krča, škripavac, bučac, Elštrom, škotni kolotur preventing reversed motion kolotur čiji točkić rotira u jednom ili oba smjera, pomaže držanje škota rating klasiranje, rejting figure, arrived at by formula, on which a boat's handicap is based ratio razmjera reach port doploviti u luku reach, reaching bočno, jedrenje bočnim vjetrom point of sail from about 60° to about 160° off the wind. reaching consists of "close reaching" (about 60° to 80°), "beam reaching" (about 90°) and "broad reaching" (about 120° to 160°) reaching leg bok, bočni krak, bočna stranica, dionica bočnim vjetrom bočni krak regatnog polja ready about (prepare to tack)! spremni za letanje!, spremni! order to prepare for coming about komanda za pripremu letanja reasonable grounds opravdani razlozi recall! opoziv! summons to return to the start recess odmor, huja tur. huja je naredba za odmor pri kopitarenju ili veslanju red crveno redress preispitivanje, ispravka, obeštećenje reef knot, square knot muški uzao square knot used to securely tie two pieces of rope together, or to reef sails dupli za vezice na optimistu reef points, reef-tackles uzica za kraćenje, kratka small lengths of cord attached to a sail, used to secure the excess fabric after reefing. reef, ridge, rock, chine, cliff, crag, shelf, scar, nab, bank greben, hrid, stijena area of elevated sea floor reefing, reef, shorten sail krat, rifovanje (1) reef: to temporarily reduce the area of a sail exposed to the wind, usually to guard against adverse effects of strong wind or to slow the vessel (2) reef: rock or coral, possibly only revealed at low tide, shallow enough that the vessel will at least touch if not go aground. smanjivanje površine jedra refasten ponovo vezati refloat, raise afloat again odsukati plovilo refrigerator zamrzivač regatta, race, heat, series utrka, regata set number of races it., prvotno značenje je bilo utakmica gondolama, kasnije utrka čamaca, jedrilica, veslačke utakmice; zajednička plovidba brodova za zabavu register tonnage, net register tonnage, net tonnage registarska tona, neto registarska tona, neto zapremina tonnage for which vessels are registered, and on which the assessment of dues and charges on shipping is based regular service, regular line redovita brodska linija reinforcement size veličina ojačanja release a rope from a cleat otpustiti konop iz kerija relief valve sigurnosni ventil repair yard luka u kojoj se vrše opravke repairing afloat opravke na brodu repeaters ponavljači u kodeksu reply pointer kazaljka ponavljač telegrafa report for duty javiti se na službu request for redress zahtjev za obeštećenje rescue launch spasilački čamac rescue team spasilačka ekipa research istraživanje reserve buoyancy rezervni potisak part of the volume of a ship which is above the water surface and is watertight dio zapremine broda iznad vodene linije do prvog otvora resistance otpor restoring moment moment ispravljanja, moment stabiliteta za ispravljanje broda iz nagnutog u stabilno stanje (kada ima minimum potencijalne energije) restricted visibility ograničena vidljivost pp., označuje uvjete pod kojima je vidljivost ograničena zbog magle, tonje, vijavice, pljuska ili drugih uzroka resultant deviation korektura kompasa review preispitivanje act of looking over something (again), with a view to correction or improvement revolution, rotation obrtaj rewind premotati riding light sidrišno svjetlo rig takelaža, jarbol i jedra, snast arrangement of masts, sails, etc., on a vessel cjelokupna oprema broda koja služi za utovar, dizanje čamaca, uređaja za preklapanje jarbola, takelaža (nosači-šipke za šator, tendu, nadstrešnicu) itd rigging, rig takelaža, rig, snast, sve iznad palube \ opremanje, osnašćivanje (1) ropes or wires employed to support the masts (standing rigging), and to work or set the yards, sails, etc. (running rigging) (2) action of equipping a vessel with the necessary shrouds, stays, braces, etc. "to set" 1. jarbol, bum, vante, škote, jedra [sva oprema (konopi sajle itd) neophodna za podizanje i rukovanje jarbola i jedara] 2. priprema jedrilice za jedrenje right of way pravo puta, pravo plovidbe boat has right of way when another boat is required to keep clear of her određeno regatnim pravilima; jedrilica ima pravo puta kada pravila od druge jedrilice zahtjevaju da je se kloni right of way yacht, privileged vessel, stand-on s pravom puta another boat is required to keep clear of her određeno regatnim pravilima; jedrilica ima pravo puta kada pravila od druge jedrilice zahtjevaju da je se kloni right the helm! helm amidships! ispravi kormilo! order to put it amidships, in a line with the keel, after having produced the required effect right, to right, righting ispravljanje, pravo (1) ispravljanje prevrnute jedrilice (2) pravo (puta) right-hand propeller desnokretni propeler u vožnji naprijed okreće se u pravcu kazaljke na satu righting arm poluga momenta stabiliteta tends to rotate the ship toward its original position when inclined; positive righting arm poluga momenta je rastojanje između centra potiska u nagnutom stanju i težišta broda righting moment moment uspravljanja-stabiliteta natural movement of a boat toward an upright position ringbolt očnjak, zavrtanj sa okcem za provedbu konopa rise \ fall raste \ pada risk of collision, danger of collision opasnost od sudara river rijeka river bottom riječno dno river fleet riječna flota river navigation riječna plovidba, riječna navigacija river port, riverine port riječna luka riverbed, bed riječno korito profil rijeke koji zauzima (oplakuje) vodena površina pri srednjem vodostaju riverside, bank riječna obala side or bank of a river; the ground adjacent to, or stretching along, a river riveted plating kovana oplata oplata pričvršćena zakivcima riveted seam nitovan rub riveting nitovanje, zakivanje roach luk jedra kod buma area of the sail between the middle of the head, the clew, and the leech road network putna mreža roadstead sidrište pred lukom rock, rocky stijena rocket signalna raketa rocking ljuljanje namjerno shifting weight to move a boat to leeward and back to windward in order to help create wind in the sails zabranjena radnja rocky bottom kamenito dno rocky shore kamenita obala rogue wave, monster wave, freak wave, кiller wave, extreme wave val ubojica waves whose height is more than twice the significant wave height (SWH) usamljeni val do 30m visine; val duplo veći od okolnih roll valjanje, ljuljanje broda vessel's motion rotating from side to side, about the fore-aft axis; list is a lasting tilt in the roll direction. bočno valjanje broda na valovima i vjetru roll tacking valjajuće letanje tack assisted by a rolling of the boat by the crew, again to increase acceleration and lessen the required course change učinkovit način letanja: pred letanje nagnuti jedrilicu da prihvati, zatim ispravljanjem napumpati rollers, swell mrtvo more, dugački valovi tipično na oceanu, nekad bez vjetra rolling hitch dvostruki vrzni uzao room (1) voda, prostor za manevar (2) mjesto, soba space a boat needs in the existing conditions while manoeuvring promptly in a seamanlike way prostor potreban jedrilici da u vladajućim uvjetima učini manevar vješto i bez oklijevanja room on the mark! unutarnji!, mjesta! lupkanje po palubi, voda! allow the space overlaped boat needs to round a mark dovik spolja preklopljenoj jedrilici za mjesto prilikom obilaska bove room, give way, to give room dati vodu allow the space a boat needs to keep clear in the existing conditions while manoeuvring promptly in a seamanlike way obezbijediti prostor potreban jedrilici da u vladajućim uvjetima učini manevar izbjegavanja vješto i bez oklijevanja rope konop, debeo konop, konopac line in the rigging konop je uže 10mm i deblje rough sea, rough water znatni valovi, jači valovi koji bitno utječu na plovidbu rough weather, bad weather nevrijeme rough, angry, heavy, rolling sea uzburkano more round obilaženje, oploviti round a cape, double a headland oploviti rt round bilged hull zaobljeni trup route ruta, linija fr. pravac putovanja na moru; određeni dio putovanja row! to row veslaj! veslati row, string, series niz, red rowboat, rowing boat čamac na vesla rowlock, oarlock, thowl, crutch, cheeks vilice za veslo, rašlje za veslo wooden or metal rest for rows (crutch also for the boom) royal, royal sail vršno jedro rubber guma rubber impregnated cloth gumirano platno rubbing, lining, clad obloga gumena obloga razme (optimist) rudder angle indicator, helm indicator pokazivač otklona kormila pokazivač kuta pod kojim je kormilo rudder blade list kormila, peraja kormila, pero kormila dio kormila u vodi rudder drag otpor kormila pod kutom kormilo koči jedrilicu rudder head glava kormila top of the rudder post veza lista kormila sa zrcalom rudder stop (clip) osigurač kormila sprečava ispadanje kod prevrtanja rudder trunk rupa za osovinu kormila rudder, helm kormilo flat wooden, plastic or metal shape fitted on the stern post by pintles and gudgeons, used to steer za upravljanje jedrilicom ruder fittings okov kormila, šarke kormila veza jedrilice i kormila rule pravila Rules of Danube inland water ways Osnovne odredbe o plovidbi na Dunavu rules of inland water ways that provide guidance on how to avoid collision and also used to assign blame when a collision does occur pravila plovidbe Dunavske komisije sa ciljem izbjegavanja sudara; koriste se i za određivanje krivnje u slučaju sudara run, freeing port, bulwark port otvor na punoj ogradi za isticanje vode sa palube run, to conduct, to attend sprovoditi runner patarac, leteća pripona runner and lever patarac sa polugom, leteća pripona s napinjačem used in a yacht to stay the mast, the weather one being set up and the lee one loosed za reguliranje savijanja jarbola; kod letanja se steže i popušta running backstay pomična zadnja vanta used in a yacht to stay the mast running rigging, control lines vrv, pomična oputa (kontrolna užad - škote, podizači, pokretne pripone - pataraci) part of a ship's rigging that is movable and rove through blocks, such as halyards and sheets; rigging used to manipulate sails, spars, etc. in order to control the movement of the ship užad za trimovanje jedra s - sierra s - sierra letter S in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo S u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora safe port sigurna luka safe speed, safe boat speed bezbjedna brzina, bezbjedna brzina kretanja broda pp., brzina, pri kojoj brod, sastav ili bočni sastav, mogu poduzeti blagovremene i učinkovite mjere za sprečavanje sudara, zaustavljanjem svoga kretanja na rastojanju koje je potrebno u datim okolnostima ili uvjetima; brzina koja obezbjeđuje sigurnu plovidbu i manevrisanje u različitim uvjetima, te sigurnost drugih plovila, građevina u riječnom tijeku, itd. safety harness sigurnosni pojas safety level granica sigurnosti sagging, sag uzdužno savijanje broda, sredinom na brijegu valova when a trough of a wave is amidship sail along the coast ploviti uz obalu sail area površina jedara sail cloth jedrenina, platno, dakron, majlar, tkanina za jedro materijal za pravljenje jedra sail corners (other sails) rogljevi jedra sail cover navlaka za jedra sail edges (other sails) ivice jedra sail force potisak jedra sila izazvana strujanjem zraka oko profila jedra sail fuller malo opasti sail ho! brod na vidiku! sail in, arrive doploviti sail into the break zapasti u bezvjetricu sail into the lift ujedriti u povoljnu promjenu sail needle, sailmaker's needle igla za šivenje jedara sail number broj na jedru za identifikaciju, obvezan i reguliran pravilima sail opening otvori na jedru? sail patching kit pribor za krpljenje jedara sail plan plan jedara set of drawings showing various sail combinations recommended for use in various situations sail track vođica jedra fiksira jedro za jarbol i bum sail trim položaj jedra position of the sails u odnosu na veter da što bolje vuče sail, sails \ to sail jedro, jedra \ jedriti strong material fastened to the masts, spars or stays of a vessel, so as to catch the wind and cause it to move through the water profil od jedrenine, radi kao okomito krilo, postavljeno u zračno strujanje proizvodi silu koja pokreće jedrilicu sailbag kesa za jedro sailboard, board, windsurfer daska, daska za jedrenje, tabla board = (1) windsurfing sailboat (2) plank jedriličar stoji, drži jedro za bum i upravlja naginjanjem jarbola sailboarder, windsurfer daskaš, jedriličar na dasci sailor in the sport of windsurfing sailing jedrenje, jedriličarstvo šport u kome se koriste jedrilice, sa ciljem da se zadana staza obiđe što brže, uz poštovanje regatnih pravila sailing association jedriličarski savez sailing boat, sailboat, sailing ship, sailing vessel jedrilica, jahta, jola, dingi ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind pp., svaki brod koji se kreće uz pomoć jedara; brod koji se kreće uz pomoć jedara i istodobno koristi sopstveni pogonski uređaj smatra se kao brod sa sopstvenim pogonom sailing club jedriličarski klub, jedrilački klub, JK Za razvoj jedriličarskog športa, znanosti pomorstva i navigacije, organizacija jedriličarskih aktivnosti i održava-nje klubskih prostorija za trening, rekreaciju i razonodu članova kluba. sailing instruction škola jedrenja sailing instructions uputstva za regatu sailing skills, skill of sailing vještina jedrenja sailing vessel with auxiliary engine jedrenjak sa ugrađenim motorom sailing vessel without engine jedrenjak brz motora sailmaker's palm jedrarska rukavica traka od debele kože sa otvorom za palac sailmakers, sail making jedrari, radionica jedara person who designs, builds, and repairs sails osobe koje projektiraju, prave i opravljaju jedra sailor, mariner, seaman mornar sailor, yachtsman jedriličar, jedrač, jedrioc, jedrilac sportaš koji se bavi jedrenjem na vodi sailor's knife with rope around the neck nož jedriličarski sa konopom za oko vrata sailor's tool box jedriličarska kutija za alat salt water displacement istisnina u slanoj vodi saltwater fishing boat morski ribarski čamac salvage safraža fr., nagrada za spasavanje broda same way isti kurs sand pijesak sand bar sprud, pješčani sprud, riječni nanos mjesta sa malim dubinama. mogu biti uzdužni, pored obala, ili popriječni na prijelazima vodenih masa u krivinama; većina sprudova seli se promjenom vodostaja sandblasting, gritblasting peskarenje sander šlajferica rotaciona \ vibraciona sanding šmirglanje sandy bottom pjeskovito dno sandy shore pješčana obala satellite navigation system satelitska navigacija saw testera sawn frame testerisan skelet broda scantling dimenzioniranje schooner skuner scissors, shears škare scope, amount of cable out duljina sidrenog konopa, duljina sajle za vuču plovila length of cable at which ship anchors or tows duljina ispuštenog sidrenog lanca, odnos između dubine vode i duljine sidrenog konopa (najmanje 1:3) scoring, score bodovanje, unošenje u zapisnik register of points scraper strugač, strugalica, rašketa pribor od čelika raznog oblika za skidanje hrđe, boje, smole, itd. scraps, scavenge otpatci screw, bolt zavrtanj, šraf screwdriver flat \ phillips odvrtka obična \ križasta, šrafciger scrub the bottom čišćenje trupa sculling vrgolati, veslanje kormilom to move the rudder rapidly back and forth to propel the boat forward zabranjena radnja scupper, scupper pipe, limber holes cijev palubnog otvora, izliv opening on the side rail that allows water to run off the deck scurvy, scorbutus skorbut disease due to insufficient ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in the diet scuttle, flush bunker scuttle otvor (na palubi, dnu broda, boku) (1) small opening, or lid thereof, in a ship's deck or hull (2) to cut a hole in, or sink something sea more Dutch: zee sea anemone sasa, moruzga popular name of various Actinoid Zoophytes, especially of the genera Actinia, Bunodes, and Sagartia sea cock slavina izlazne cijevi kotla slavina na cijevi od kotla parne mašine ka moru sea current morska struja sea foam morska pjena sea level razina mora sea trial probna vožnja sea water, salt water morska voda sea weed morska trava, drezga, vodena trava upetlja se u kormilo i propeler seabed, sea bottom, sea ground morsko dno seabees morske pčele Construction Battalions formed as a volunteer branch of the Civil Engineer Corps of the U.S. Navy inženjerske trupe američke mornarice i njihov brod seafarer moreplovac seagoing barge barža pomorskog broda pp., tegljenica ili potisnica, koja je konstruisana za prijevoz na moru i za plovidbu na unutarnjem riječnom prometu seam, welt šivanje, šav (1) junction made by sewing together the edges of two pieces or widths of cloth (2) shaped opening between plank edges that is filled with caulking to keep out water seaman's book pomorska knjižica, matrikula seamanship, seamanlike vještina plovidbe, pomorstvo, pomorački bezbjedna i učinkovita plovidba seaport town lučki grad na moru searchlight far, reflektor seasickness, sea sickness, nausea morska bolest, mučnina seaway morski put seaworthy plovidbena sposobnost certified for, and capable of, safely sailing at sea plovilo sposobno da podnese prosječne uvjete na moru secondary reinforcement sekundarno ojačanje seconds-hand sekundara sector sektor isječak, dio plovnog puta secure obezbijediti, učvrstiti, osigurati to make safe secure anchor for sea učvrstiti sidro seek redress tražiti obeštećenje seize, seizing, whipping a line uplitanje, obmotavanje konopa to bind with small rope; method of preventing the ends of a rope from unlaying or fraying by turns of stout twine with the ends tucked kraj konopa obmotati koncem da se ne raspadne self bailer, self-draining pumpica, lenc ventil brzinom jedrilice vadi vodu self steering gear, self steering sails uređaj za automatsko kormilarenje apparatus to steer or direct a vessel on a predetermined course by automatic means semaphore semafor semi-displacement hull polu deplasmansko korito lakše i ravnije od deplasmanskog korita, uz značajno povećanje snage ne glisira, samo se popne na svoj pramčani val sensor davač, senzor sequence of waves, set of wawes niz valova serbian fishing boat ribarski čun fishing boat used in rivers of Serbia made of oak, its sides narrowing upwards riječni, hrastov ribarski čamac, dugačak oko 4m, širokog dna, čiji se bokovi sužavaju na gore, radi lakšeg rada sa mrežom, strukom, bućkalom itd. service lift teretni lift service speed, trial speed probna brzina set (1) pravac struje, vjetra (2) postaviti, podesiti (3) komplet (1) direction of the leeway of a vessel or of a tide or current (2) put, adapt, regulate (3) complete, full set set a sail, carry, make sail dići jedro, razapeti jedro set of sails, suit of sails, canvas jedrilje, jedra sails collectively set the course dati pravac nalog kormilaru koji kurs da uzme set up the spinnaker dići špinaker settled and sheeted sails dignuta i podešena jedra sextant sekstant glazbalo sa dva pokretna zrcala i durbinom, služi za mjerenje kutova u ravni horizonta i visine nebeskih tijela shackle pin, clevis pin čivija, klin, štift peg or bolt used on board a vessel for any of various purposes zatvara škopac shackle, link, clevis, staple škopac, šekla u-shaped piece of iron or steel with eyes in the ends, closed by a pin n., karika za spajanje užadi i okova; sastoji se od polukarike sa dva oka na krajevima kroz koju prolazi zatikac (svornjak) shaft, spindle osovina shallow sea plitko more shallow, shoal plitko, plićak shank osovina sidra shape a course, fix a course odrediti kurs broda shark morski pas sharp oštar sharpen, to sharpen oštriti sheave hole otvor na koloturu za škotu sheave, pulley točkić, disk wheel of a block over which the fall of the block reeves sa žlijebom, rotira unutar kolotura sheer plan, profile plan profil diagrammatic fore-and-aft elevation of the hull of a vessel, showing bow and buttock lines, stations, water lines, diagonals, decks, bulwarks, etc. fr., it., vertikalan, okomit i popriječni presjek riječnog korita ili trupa broda sheer shore visoka obala sheer, sagging (1) uzdužna zakrivljenost palube (2) naglo odstupanje od kursa; padanje u zavjetrinu (1) longitudinal upward curve of a deck (2) sagging: a sudden change of course sheerline silueta palube design feature evident in the side view of a vessel where the sheer slopes downward toward the bow or stern bočna projekcija zakrivljenja palube sheet škota, trimovanje rope used to spread the clew of head-sails and to control the boom of boom sails 1. kontrolni konop za jedro 2. trimovanje jedra škotom sheet bend zastavni uzao knot that can be used to join two ropes of different diameters spojni uzao, osnovni element pašnjaka sheet in zategnuti komanda jedrom shelf-piece podupirači tesana drvena građa koja podupire palubne grede na unutarnjem djelu skeleta shelter, sheltered zaklon, u zaklonu shift zaokret, preokret okretati kormilo ship jedrenjak strictly, a three-masted vessel square-rigged on all three masts, though generally used to describe most medium or large vessels. derived from the anglo-saxon word 'scip'. ship docked brod na doku ship in distress brod u nevolji ship owner brodovlasnik ship plate, shell plate brodski lim ship the rudder! postavi kormilo na čamac! ship water krcati vodu ship wreck, shipwreck, accident at sea brodolom destruction or loss of a ship by its being sunk or broken up by the violence of the sea, or by its striking or stranding upon a rock or shoar propast broda može nastati iz više uzroka. brod.se napušta u trenutku kad zapovjednik uvidi da je dalji opstanak ljudi na brodu ugrožen i donese odluku o njegovom napuštanju; u čamce se prvo ukrcavaju invalidi i bolesnici, zatim djeca, žene, starci i nejaki, pa onda posada. shipbuilding brodogradnja ship's departure odlazak broda, isplovljavanje ships design nacrt broda ship's log, logbook, sea log brodski dnevnik dnevnik u koji se unose važni događaji za vrijeme plovidbe, kao i prevaljena udaljenost i vremenske prilike ship's magnetism magnetizam broda shock absorber amortizer shockcord, elastic lastiš, elastična zatega privlači švert, jedro po bumu... shoreline, coast line, land line, water front linija obale short \ long sea trade kratka \ duga plovidba short circuit kratki spoj, kuršlus short sound kratak zvuk duljine oko jedne sekunde short wave kratki val shrimp trawler škampolovac shrouds, stays pripone standing rigging running from a mast to the sides of a ships vante sa strane za držanje i reglažu jarbola side bok broda, strana side damage oštećen bočno side launching bočno porinuće, bočno lansiranje (1) launching a vessel sideways (2) launching, shooting from the side side lights bočna svjetla crveno svjetlo na lijevom i zeleno na desnom boku broda, vidljivost na luku horizonta od po 112° 30' side shell, side shell plating bočna oplata, vant, vand spoljna oplata boka broda sideral year zvjezdana godina sideslip bočni spust, bočni navoz (1) wide slope on which boats are built and slipped sideways (2) action of slipping sideways sight land, raise land ugledati kopno signal flags ICS signalne zastave MSK za prenošenje poruka; sastoje se iz slovnih zastava, brojčanih zastava i ponavljača signal lamp signalna lampa signal letters slovni signali signaling device signalna oprema signalling and navigation lights navigaciona i signalna svjetla signals signali, signalizacija nl., sporazumijevanje ugovornim znacima - signalima na većoj udaljenosti. može biti optička: zastavice, baloni, cilindri, svjetla, rakete, plamen, i dr., i akustična: sirene, zviždaljke, zvono, rog za maglu, glas, pucanj, i dr. significant wave height (SWH) visina iznimnih valova mean of the largest third of waves in a wave record prosjek najveće trećine registriranih valova silence zone područje tišine silver srebro single masted, one masted jednojarbolni single piece mast jarbol iz jednog komada single-armed anchor jednokrako sidro singlehandler, single handed boat jednosed jedrilica sa jednim članom posade, obično sa jednim jedrom single-ply sail jednoslojno jedro sink potonuti, potopiti se siren, klaxon, horn sirena sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to actuate either a disc diaphragm or a cup shaped rotor sirocco široko (vjetar) sitting down into the boat sjesti na dno čamca skeg malo peraje na kraju kobilice (zaštita kormila i propelera) continuation of the keel aft, protecting the propeller and sometimes taking the heel of the rudder sketch, outline kontura, obris, šema, skica skew, bias kosina line running diagonally, across the vertical and horizontal threads, on a sailcloth.; a sail will be pulled out of shape if stretched along the bias skiff trkački čamac, skif trening i nadmetanja u veslanju skin ljuska, obloga planking, or iron plating, covering the ribs or frame of a vessel skipper skiper person who steers the yacht or crew member in command of a boat osoba koja komanduje posadi na športskom plovilu, jahti skipper, captain, commander, master, master mariner, shipmaster kapetan, zapovjednik broda, barba, komandant, starješina, čiča person in command of the boat, usually the helmsman on small vessels svaki brod, kao i mali brod, izuzimajući one koji su po propisima oslobođeni posade, mora se nalaziti pod starešinstvom lica koje za to ima potrebnu kvalifikaciju sky, firmament, heavens nebo arch or vault of heaven overhead, in which the clouds and the stars appear; the sky or heavens skying odlijetanje slučajno dopuštanje špinakeru da ode uvis i podigne tangun okomito skylarking zezanje po brodu term used by seamen, to denote wanton play about the rigging, and tops, or in any part of the ship, particularly by the youngsters slack water zatišje mora state of the tide when there is no horizontal motion trenutak zastoja plime i osjeke slack, slack away, loosen, let go, pay out, payout, haul down, ease off, otpustiti, popustiti (1) slack: the part of a rope hanging loose (2) to ease off slanting line kosa linija slide kliziti slide block, slipper klizač, klizni koloturnik klizi po tračnici, ima graničnike i podešivač sliding door klizna vrata slight sea umjereno valovito more sling obmotati konopom, (2) lanac za dizanje sa koloturom slip the anchor, drop the ancor, drop! oboriti sidro, baciti sidro, bacaj sidro! slip the mooring napustiti vez slip, slipway navoz, navoz za čamce, pista, rampa, izvlačilište, heling, škver, stapel, kineski navoz artificial sloping way leading down into the water, of stone or other solid material, built or made beside a navigable water to serve as a landing-place; ozidana kosa obala; betonirana kosa ravan za spuštanje i izvlačenje plovila trajlerom, širine oko 5m, sa nagibom oko 8% slipped overhand knot, slip knot obična klizna omča, klizni uzao, petlja obični uzao sa omčom sloop (bermuda sloop) slup single-masted sailboat with only one jib jedrilica sa jednim jarbolom i letom, sa flokom ili đenovom slot otklon gap between the mainsail and head sail or spinnaker između floka i glavnog jedra smooth sea malo valovito more snatch-block kolotur sa patent kukom solo yachtsman, singlehander sailor solo jedriličar samostalni jedriličar, koji jedri sam sound signal, sound zvučni znak, zvučni signal, zvuk, zatrubiti sound, sounding mjeriti dubinu sounding-line uže za mjerenje dubine south jug south wind weather, thaw jugovina, topljenje, raskravljivanje south wind, southerly wind južni vjetar, jugo, južnjak south-east wind jugoistočnjak south-west wind jugozapadnjak south-western jugozapad span raspon, razmak spanker krmeno sošno jedro fore and aft, gaff-rigged sail on the aft-most mast of a square-rigged vessel spanner ključ spar bilo koja vrsta jarbola, buma itd mast, boom, or gaff; poles used to support various pieces of rigging and sails spar buoy bova kao motka spare anchor rezervno sidro spare blades for hack saw rezervne testere za bonsek spare blades for jig saw rezervne testere za ubodnu testeru spare capacity slobodna nosivost spare parts rezervni dijelovi spare ropes rezervna užad spare sail rezervno jedro spare set rezervni komplet sparking plug svjećica spars, yards jarbolje, motke, alu cijevi mast and boom, gaff; poles used to support various pieces of rigging and sails jarbol, bum, pik, jedan ili svi special purpose ship brod posebne namjene specifications značajke speed astern brzina unazad, brzina vožnje krmom speed limit ograničenje brzine speed per hour brzina na sat, brzina plovila mjeri se u kilometrima na sat na unutarnjim plovnim putevima, a na moru u nautičkim miljama (1852 m) na sat speed testing, speed trial upoređenje brzina practice technique by which two boats run through sailing trials together to determine relative speeds spherical buoy okrugla bova, okrugla plutača spider, strut podupirač spinnaker hoist height visina podizanja špinakera spinnaker pole fitting ležište za tangun špinakera spinnaker pole, outrigger boom, tangoon, spinnaker boom tangun, bum špinakera spar used to help control a spinnaker or other headsail. kači se na jarbol i okce špinakera, za-branjeno je bez tanguna dići špinaker spinnaker, chute, spinny, balloon špinaker, balun large balloonlike sail flown in front of the vessel while heading downwind. It is set from the mast and a spinnaker pole extending from the mast lako jedro u obliku padobrana koje se koristi kod povoljnih vjetrova splice upletka, nadoplet, fuks, fuksovanje, to join lines (ropes, cables etc.) by unravelling their ends and intertwining them to form a continuous line; to form an eye or a knot by splicing uplitanje dijelova konopa u razmaknute otvore istog konopa; najjači i najsigurniji način spajanja užadi sponsor pokrovitelj sportsmanship (see also fair play, fair sailing) športsko ponašanje (vidjeti i fer plej, časno, časno jedrenje performance or practice of a sportsman; skill in, or knowledge of, sport; conduct characteristic or worthy of a sportsman 1. sportaš se ne razmeće 2. ne odustaje 3. bori se najbolje što umije 4. ne traži izgovor za neuspjeh 5. zna da mirno izgubi 6. zna da mirno pobijedi 7. igra časno 8. ako prekrši pravila prihvaća odmah kaznu 9. ne koristi alkohol, duhan i ostale droge spreader, crosstree, crosshead križ supports that keep the shrouds away from the mast, for better mast bend control razmiče pripone na jarbolu i sprovodi sile iz jarbola u pripone spring tide najveća plima Plima ubrzo poslije mladog i punog mjeseca kad je najveća, sunce pomaže gravitaciji mjeseca jer su u istoj liniji spring, spring line dijagonalni vez, uzda, špreng, špring, španung uže za vezivanje broda kojim se zaustavlja njegovo "šetanje" uz pristan ili drugi brod; postoji pramčano i krmeno sprinkler prskalica sprit adjustment podizač pika, podizač gafla optimist, uže koji diže pik sprit, gaff pik, gafl, podupirač, (1) pole extending aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral sail (2) a long hook with a sharp point to haul fish in optimist,dio jarbolja koji diže jedro spritsail prednje jedro? squall, line squall (1) oluja sa kišom i grmljavinom, nevjera (2) nalet vjetra (1) brief storm that arrives suddenly (2) a prolonged gust of wind vrlo jak vjetar koji kratko traje, često kao nailazak hladnog valova square metre kvadratni metar metar površine square sail, cross-sail četvrtasta popriječna jedra one placed across the breadth of the ship (not fore-and-aft); formerly the large mainsail so placed; also a vessel with square-sails squid, calamary lignja, kalamari various species of cephalopods belonging to the family Loliginidae staff, pole, rod, bar motka, palica, štap stagnant water mrtvaja, mrtva voda, uspor stagnant water or tributary of a river područje izvan glavnog tijeka, matice rijeke; tu je voda mirnija, jer je struja slabija, ali su i dubine manje nego u samoj matici. Uspor - zakočena voda, jaz koji se javlja ispred brane, na ušćima rijeka sa nejednakim vodostajem stain, spot mrlja stainless steel inoks, nerđajići čelik stainless steel \ plastic loop eyes inoks \ plastična okca za omče na konopima i sajlama stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers strojarski zavrtnji sa navrtkama i podloškama stainless steel screw inoks zavrtanj stainless steel wire rope, stainless steel cable nerđajuća sajla stairway enclosure ograda silaza ograda silaznih stuba stall stagnacija prekid struje vjetra sa privetrinske strane jedra koji rezultira većim gubitkom potiska stall out by heading too high ući u vjetar sailing too close to the wind starts shaking sails pokušaj jedrenja u vjetar pod kutom od 12°- 22° u odnosu na švert često završava zaustavljanjem stanchion stubić, stožer ograde, stožer rukohvata small pillar of wood or iron used for various purposes in a ship; as to support the decks, the quarter-rails, the nettings, the awnings stanchion and guard rods stožer ograde i rukohvat standing end pasivni kraj, mrtvo uže end of the rope not involved in making the knot dio užeta koje se trenutačno ne koristi, odnosno, nije opterećeno standing part pasivni dio, mrtav dio part of a line or fall that is secured; section of line between knot and the standing end dio užeta između uzla i pasivnog kraja standing rigging vante sa opremom, nepomična oputa stays and shrouds which are used to support masts and spars and are not manipulated during normal operations sajle i oprema što drži jarbol starboard desna strana, desna strana broda towards the right-hand side of a vessel facing forward. denoted with a green light at night. derived from the old steering oar or 'steerboard' which preceded the invention of the rudder jedrilice, broda, aviona; gledano naprijed starboard a bit! malo desno! starboard tack na desnom boku, desne uzde tack on which the wind comes over a vessel's starboard side jedrilica je na desnom boku kad joj vjetar dolazi sa desne strane; ima pravo prolaza starboard! helm a starboard! right! nadesno! order to the steersman to turn right naredba kormilaru starboard!, water! voda!, lupkanje po palubi! lijevi bum! mi, mi, mii! dovik jedrilici bez prava puta starry sky zvjezdano nebo start, starting start yacht starts when, after the starting signal, any part of her hull, crew, or equipment crosses the starting line in the direction of the course to the first mark starter motor anlaser, starter starters učesnik, startovao starting line startna linija starting signal startni signal state of sea stanje mora state, to express iznijeti, izraziti statute mile engleska milja 1Sm = 1,609 Km stayed mast jarbol sa priponama stays (back and front) vante (leto i zaput), prednja i zadnja vanta rope of hemp, wire, or iron used for supporting a mast in a fore-and-aft direction sajle koje pridržavaju jarbol naprijed i nazad staysail letno jedro small triangular sail used forward of the mast on reaching legs; a sail whose luff is attached to a forestay steam para steam driven, steam powered parni pogon steamer, steamship, steamboat parobrod, vapor steel čelik steel rope, wire rope, cable, stranded wire sajla, pletenica, čelik čelo savitljivo metalno uže, tanko za vante kod jedrilica; čelik čelo je debela sajla za brodove steer, steering, steerage krmarenje, krmariti, krmiti, krmilariti, kormilarenje svojeručno upravljati plovilom koristeći kormilo steerage way, minimum steering speed upravljivost, brzina upravljivosti, minimalna brzina minimum speed needed to make a ship respond to the helm pl., najmanja brzina kretanja pri kojoj brod zadržava upravljivost steering gear uređaj za kormilarenje, transmisija, prenošenje uređaj (hidraulički, električni ili sustav lanaca, koturaca, šipki i užadi) za prijenos krmarenja od kotača do lista (pera) kormila steering oar, steering board veslo za kormilarenje, daska za kormilarenje long, flat board or oar that went from the stern to well underwater, used to control the vessel in the absence of a rudder. dugačka ravna daska ili veslo duboko uronjeno po krmi služi za upravljanje plovilom kada nema kormila. steering orders, helm orders komande za kormilo steering wheel, wheel kotač kormila steering wires komande kormila sustav sajli za prijenos krmarenja od kotača do lista kormila stem pramčana statva timber at the extreme forward part of a boat secured to the forward end of the keel and supporting the bow planks nastavak kobilice na pramčanom dijelu stem and inner stern post statva, steven, panj, glava nastavak kobilice na pramčanom i krmenom dijelu; zajedno čine okosnicu trupa stern anchor krmeno sidro stern door krmena vrata stern drive, astern manoeuvring plovidba krmom (1) kretanje unazad (2) unutarnji motor sa osovinom stern light krmeno svjetlo stern line, stern fast, stern rope krmeni privez, krmena uzda, krmeni špring, zadnja uzda rope led over the stern of a vessel and used in securing her by the stern uže dato sa krmenih bitava, krmeno: bočno (štrufna), obuhvatno, potpasno, obalsko stern overhang prepust krme, krmeno nadgrađe - prepust superstructure projecting at the stern beyond the sternpost dograđeni dio iznad krme čija je projekcija iza krme, obično kapetanska kabina; horizontalno rastojanje između najisturenije točke trupa na krmi i točke u kojoj krma dodiruje vodu - izraz koji koriste formule za premer (hendikep) krstaša; dio trupa na krmi iza vodene linije stern ramp strma ravan na krmi za utovar vozila stern trawler ribarska koča, povlačna mreža stern tube krmena cijev tube under the hull to bear the tailshaft for propulsion (usually at stern) stern-frame krmeni skelet stevedore, longshoreman lučni radnik, fizikalac stiffening ukrućenje stiffening plate ploča za ukrućenje still water, stand stajaća voda, mirna voda bez struje ili tijeka sting fish pauk vrsta ribe stock greda stones kamenje stopper zapušač stopper knots uzlovi za zaustavljanje završetak konopa koji onemogućava prolaz kroz okce ili kolotur storage skladište \ ležarina storm jaka oluja 10 Beaufort = from 24.5 to 28.5 m/s 10 Bofora = od 24.5 do 28.5 m/s storm jib, spitfire olujni flok malo prednje jedro za prejak vjetar storm sail sošno jedro storm trysail sošno olujno jedro stormy sea olujno more stormy weather olujno vrijeme, olujno nevrijeme stow odlaganje to put in place odlaganje jedriličarske opreme stowage factor činilac skladišnog prostora straightening odmrsiti, razmrsiti strainer cjediljka strake, planking planka one of the overlapping boards in a clinker built hull neprekidni uzdužni element trupa plovila strand (1) nasukati (2) ispleteni konop (1) to run aground (2) to form (a rope) by the twisting of strands strap, strop, loop, eye strop prsten, alka, anjel looped band prsten od konopa na veslu, okce od trake na bumu "lasera" za škotu stratus stratus, razastrt one of the simple forms of cloud, having the appearance of a broad sheet of nearly uniform thickness, usually existing at low elevations niski oblaci od kojih se obično stvara magla stream anchor sidro za povlačenje sidro srednje veličine za pomjeranje broda i sidrenje u zaštićenim zaljevima strength bulkhead ojačana pregrada ojačana vodonepropusna pregrada strengthened deck ojačana paluba stress of weather vremenske neprilike overpowering pressure of severe weather stretch rastezanje, istezanje stretch a sail istegnuti jedro string of islands niz otoka stringer proveza, planka unutarnja mreža letvi pričvršćenih za rebra da učvrste krajeve popriječnih greda stroke zaveslaj (1) sweep of an oar; (2) an order given at the catch of a stroke strong breeze umjereno jak vjetar 6 Beaufort = from 10.8 to 13.8 m/s 6 Bofora = od 10.8 do 13.8 m/s strong gale olujni vjetar 9 Beaufort = from 20.8 to 24.4 m/s 9 Bofora = od 20.8 do 24.4 m/s strum box usisna košarica sprečava začepljenje vodene pumpe stud direk \ klin studding-sails, stunsail pobočno jedro long and narrow sails, used only in fine weather, on the outside of the large square sails. stud-link karika stuffing box, gland dihtung osovine, ventila submarine podmornica, podmorski submarine cable, deep sea podmorski kabl submarine depot ship matica podmornice submarine navigation podvodna navigacija submerged displacement istisnina zaronjene podmornice submerse way podvodno suction usis međusobno privlačenje pramčanog ili krmenog dijela brodova prilikom mimoilaženja u kanalima suction side (propeller) usisna strana propelera sulphur sumpor sunrise izlazak sunca rising of the sun above the horizon; the time at which this occurs sunset zalazak sunca setting or disappearance of the sun below the horizon; the time at which this occurs supercavitating propeller propeler koji šlajfuje, kavitacioni propeler propeler čija efikasnost se smanjuje pojavom (super) kavitacije (mjehurića) supercavitation propeller turbo propeler, trkački propeler trkački propeler koji koristi kavitaciju (mjehuriće) da smanji trenje i poveća brzinu superstructure, weather works, deck erection nadgrađe, nadgradnja, nadogradnja nadgradnja, izgrađeni dio broda iznad palube supervision during construction nadzor na izgradnji broda support, base, foundation oslonac, podupirač surf udaranje mora surface displacement istisnina podmornice na površini surfing, surge glisirati po valovima, klizanje niz valove riding waves to increase speed; a vessel's transient motion in a fore and aft direction ubrzanje jedrenjem niz val surgeon's knot hiruški uzao knot derived from the reef knot commonly used by surgeons za sklisku užad survey, inspection nadgledanje, kontrola surveying ship brod za merenja surveyor vještak swaged end džonglica, bombica bakarna dupla cjevčica za kraj sajle swash bulkhead elastična pregrada swim plivanje swing laziti vessel riding at a single anchor or moored by the head, and turning with the wind or tide okretanje broda na sidru zbog vjetra ili struje swinging bridge pokretni most switchboard, panel board razvodna tabla swivel vrtulj, vrtuljak, roldglid, vrteška, obrtaljka, okretaljka, obrtni škopac metal link with an eye at one end fitted so as to swivel and thereby keep turns out of the chain zglob koji sprečava prenošenje okretanja (uplitanja, uvijanja) lanca ili užeta kod sidra, vanga itd. swivel hook obrtna kuka synchronic coupling istodobno kvačilo, sinhronični kuplung synchronoscope sinhronoskop t - tango t - tango letter T in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo T u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora table sto tabling ojačanje oko prstena na roglju jedra broad hem around the edges of a sail tabular casing, socket stalak tack (1) po (lijevom \ desnom) boku, uzdi, (desna uzda = lijevi bum) (2) prednji rogalj, rogalj uzde (1) boat is on the tack, starboard or port, corresponding to her windward side (2) forward lower area of a sail, where the luff and foot meet (1) jedrilica je po boku, desnom ili lijevom, odgovarajućem njezinoj privetrinskoj strani (2) uzda, na starim jedrenjacima uzda zateže jedro naprijed, suprotno od škote tack prednji rogalj, rogalj uzde forward lower area of a sail, where the luff and foot meet tack, to go about, to change tacks, to veer letati, bordižati, virati, uzvlačiti (1) point of sailing when the boat is heading to windward (2) to change course by passing into the wind pramac prolazi kroz vjetar taffrail gornji dio krme broda taffrail log, patent log, screw log vijčani brzinomjer dragged from the stern of a vessel to measure the speed or distance traveled during a voyage mehanička naprava za mjerenje brzine plovila, spušta se užetom u vodu sa boka tail pipe izduvna cijev take aboard, to ship ukrcati ukrcati se na brod take away oduzeti takedown spuštanje špinakera odlaganje špinakera i tanguna tang pločica kratka ploča sa rupama za spajanje vanti sa okovima tank rezervoar tank fleet tankerska flota tap bolt štopl, stoper tape traka, ljepljiva traka, selotejp tape for sails ljepljiva traka za jedra taper, tapering zašiljen, šiljiti tarpaulin, impregnated canvas nepromočivo platno za cirade i šatore teak tikovina team ekipa, tim team racing ekipna nadmetanja, nadmetanja klubova, timska svaka skupina je bodovana kao cjelina technical data tehnički podaci telegraph telegraf gr., brodski telegraf, uređaj za prenošenje naredbe sa komande u stroj, i obratno telemeter daljinomjer telescopic mast teleskopski jarbol telltale holes otvori za špije za špije na jedru tell-tale, wind vane, air-flow tels špije pieces of material attached to sail to indicate wind flow pokazuju strujanje vjetra oko jedra temperature temperatura tempering kaliti template, pattern, jig šablon, model tensile strength naprezanje na istezanje tensile stress sila istezanja tension zatezanje, napon terminals pristanišne zgrade terminology terminologija terrestrial magnetism magnetizam planete zemlje territorial sea limits granica teritorijalnog mora territorial sea, territorial waters teritorijalne vode, teritorijalno more belt of coastal waters extending 12 nautical miles (22 km) from the mean low-water mark where the coastal state exercises sovereign jurisdiction morski pojas širok 12 morskih milja, računajući od polazne crte u smjeru pučine; zajedno s unutra-šnjim morskim vodama čini obalno more neke države test data podaci o ispitivanju test pilot probni pilot test, testing ispit, test, testiranje thermometer termometar thermostat termostat thickness debljina \ gustoća, sloj thimble omac, srce, omča iron ring grooved on the outside for a rope grommet metalni umetak za zaštitu omče užadi ili sajli thole pin, thole, oar thole, oar peg vilica za veslo, palac za veslo three stay rig rig sa tri vante bez zadnje vante throat gornji unutarnji rogalj forward upper corner of a fore-and-aft sail dio jedra za optimist, na vrhu jarbola throw a line dobaciti uže throw out izbaciti thruster, pusher tug, pusher gurač, potiskivač, remorker gurač, bokser brod za potiskivanje, guranje sastava teretnjaka thumb palac ruke thunder grmljavina thunder shower pljusak sa grmljavinom thunderbolt, thunderclap grom thunderstorm oluja sa grmljavinom thus (1) smola (2) u skladu sa, prema tome... (1) resin obtained from the spruce-fir, and from various species of pine (2) in accordance with this; accordingly, and so; consequently; therefore thwart klupica, klupa u čamcu athwartships seats in a boat fiksira švert kazetu i bokove optimist tidal current, tidal stream struja plime i osjeke primjetna u zaljevima i ušćima tidal cycle mene plime i osjeke tidal streams atlas atlas plime i osjeke tide rode sidriti se pramcem u smjeru struje tide tables tabela plime i osjeke tide, sea tide plima i osjeka, morske mene izmjene razine mora zbog mjeseca tie neriješeni rezultat tie down a reef vezati (uzeti) jedan krat tie knot, tying knots vezivanje uzlova spojevi na jednom ili više užadi tight leech zatvoren ventan, zatvoren zadnji rub ventan sa malom krivinom tighten nategnuti, napeti tightness zaptivenost tiller extension, hiking stick produžetak, lira extension of the tiller, allowing the helmsman to hike and still control the helm za upravljanje jedrilicom sa balansa tiller, helm, yoke rudo, ruda, tiler, argola, lira, jaram steering arm attached to rudder za upravljanje jedrilicom, pokreće list kormila timber tehničko drvo time limit rok time zone vremenska zona time, to time čas, vrijeme, odrediti vrijeme trajanja tin kalaj to ballast opteretiti balastom toe rails, footrest oslonac za noge toe strap, hiking strap balans gurtna, remen za noge strap under which feet are placed when hiking gurtna fiksirana za trup toggle klin, žabica tolerance limit granica dopuštenog odstupanja tonnage brodovlje \ tonaža \ deplasman (1) ships collectively (2) shipping (in relation to their carrying capacity, or together with the merchandise carried by them) (3) carrying capacity, weight, etc., in tons tools alat top speed najveća brzina topgalant staysail letkica jedro topgallant gornji nastavak jarbola mast or sails above the tops topmark geometrijski lik na bovama topmast, top mast nastavak jarbola second section of the mast above the deck; formerly the upper mast, later surmounted by the topgallant mast; carrying the topsails topsail vršno jedro, vršnjača second sail (counting from the bottom) up a mast. these may be either square sails or fore-and-aft ones, in which case they often "fill in" between the mast and the gaff of the sail below topside, floatage nadvodni dio broda torque obrtni momenat, torzioni momenat touch a mark, hit a mark dotaći bovu, udariti bovu touch and go dodirnuti (dno) bottom of the ship touching the bottom, but not grounding dodir plovila sa dnom, bez nasukavanja touch, to collide with kontakt, sudar toughness tvrdoća, čvrstoća, žilavost tow, towage tegalj, vuča, brazda, povorka, konvoj, cug operation of drawing a vessel forward by means of long lines toward naprijed u smjeru ka motion in the direction of, onward (in a course), forward towing bitt brodska bitva za vuču towing equipment oprema za tegljenje towing hook kuka za vuču towing line paripina uvijena tri do četiri užeta trace otkriti kvar track tračnica, klizna tračnica trade wind, etasian wind pasat vrsta vjetra traffic separation scheme šema (zona) odvojene plovidbe, separacija shipping corridors marked by buoys which separate incoming from outgoing vessels. improperly called "sea lanes" šeme plovidbe definirane "Međunarodnim pravilima o sprečavanju sudara na moru", radi odvajanja pomor-skog prometa po smjeru plovidbe i tranzitne od obalne plovidbe u područjima intenzivnog prometa, ucrtane u pomorske karte i sa posebnim pravilima plovidbe trailer trajler, prikolica izdužena prikolica sa jednom ili dvije osovine za transport plovila i spuštanje u vodu trailer coupler šapa prikolice, trajlera trailing edge izlazna ivica train of tugged barges konvoj na unutarnjim vodama rijekama, kanalima, jezerima trainee učenik, onaj koji se obučava training ship školski brod transformer transformator transit pokriveni smjer position judged by lining up two objects u navigaciji, smjer-stajnica dobiven osmatranjem dva spoljna objekta u pokriću transmitter predajnik transom beam krmena greda transom flaps poklopci za ispuštanje vode transom stern krmeno zrcalo transom, escutcheon zrcalo, zrcalo, zadak, vijenac rear of hull; a more or less flat surface across the stern of a vessel. ravan zadnji dio trupa transverse beam, transverse girder popriječna greda trapeze trapez wire that hangs from the mast and when attached to a harness permits a crew member to stand out kačenje na sajlu zakačenu blizu pripona omogućuje da mornar balansira cijelim tijelom trapeze harness pojas za trapez, trapez gaće sa kukom naprijed za kačenje trapeza trapeze height visina trapeza traveller klizač, treveler rope across stern controlling movement of boom via control lines; a sliding fitting to which the mainsheet is attached, keeping the boom in the same plane as it is moved in and out klizač za zadnji kolotur škote traverse traverza fr., popriječna vodograđevina koja povezuje uzdužnu vodograđevinu sa obalom tree stablo triangular protractor nautički trokut tricoloured lantern trobojni fenjer trim izravnanje, trim (1) correctly balancing boat by finding best body position (2) relationship of ship's hull to waterline nagib jedrilice po uzdužnoj osi trim, sheeting, playing the sail podesiti jedro, rad škotom, trim to adjust sails držanje jedra u optimalnom položaju zatezanjem i otpuštanjem škote trimaran trimaran plovilo sa tri trupa trimming nivelisanje trimming of the boat izravnanje nagiba čamca triple sound signal trotonski zvučni signal pp., označuje tri puta ponovljeni signal od tri zvuka različitog tonaliteta koji slijede neposredno jedan za drugim, ukupne duljine oko 2 sekunde trolley, dolly kolica, kavaleta za spuštanje plovila pistom u vodu trough of wave dolja valova hollow between two waves razmak između valova true bearing pravi azimut true course, true heading ustanovljen kurs, preciziran kurs true wind pravi vjetar speed and direction of the wind on its own, not including the wind generated by the moving boat brzina i pravac vjetra u odnosu na nepomična posmatrača trunk bunar kroz palube trysail olujno jedro tubular mast cjevast jarbol tug, tugboat tegljač, remorker, brod za vuču brod koji tegli tegljeni sastav tuna clipper tunolovac tune, tune up podesiti, reglirati to adjust the rigging for balance and speed; often achieved through speed testing tunnel tunel turbine turbina turbine blade lopatica turbine turbine casing kućište turbine turbine nozzle brizgaljka turbine turn okretati turn about, to pass a mark, to round a mark obići bovu, okrenuti oko bove turn around a mark during a race turnbuckle, turnbockle, bottle screw stezalica, španer metal appliance consisting of a thread and screw capable of being set up or slacked back and used for setting up standing rigging or check stoppers podešivač za vante zavrtanjem turns okreti turret kula, toranj turtling, to turn turtle naopačke when a sailboat (in particular a dinghy) capsizes to a point where the mast is pointed straight down and the hull is on the surface resembling a turtle shell. prevrnuti se jarbolom na dolje twelve meters 12-metarska klasa formula of yachts used for the America's Cup competition twilight sumrak, suton twilight is the time between dawn and sunrise, and the time between sunset and dusk twin rope udvojak, duplin, doplet, kec udvojeno uže twin-screw sa dva propelera twist uvijanje tendencija ventana većine jedara da se krive u zavjetrinu i na gore two blocked, chock-a-block spojiti koloture when the two blocks of a tackle have been drawn as close together as possible na laseru kad stegnete vang i škotu, koloturi škote i travelera se spoje two-length zone dvije duljine, dvodužinska zona, zona area around a mark or obstruction within a distance of two hull lengths of the boat nearer to it dvodužinska zona - područje oko oznake ili prepreke unutar dvije duljine trupa bliže jedrilice two-stroke, two-cycle engine dvotaktni u - uniform u - uniform letter U in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo U u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora umpire žuti sudac, arbitar, presudilac who sees that the rules are not broken; deliveres immediate penalties sudac koji iz čamca dosuđuje i signalizira prekršaje zastavicama unavoidable, inevitable, neizbježan not avoidable; that cannot be avoided or escaped unbalanced neuravnotežen unbalanced rudder, ordinary unbalanced rudder neuravnoteženo kormilo, obično kormilo kormilo bez balansiranja unbend, unfast, unfasten, untie, cast off, loose, unknot odvezati, razvezati, odriješiti uže, sajlu, uzao uncover otkriti pokriveno under canvas, under sail pod jedrima with sails spread; having the sails set under the lee u zavjetrini under the lee of the shore u zavjetrini obale under the weather u privjetrini serving a watch on the weather side of the ship, exposed to wind and spray undercoat podloga, osnovni premaz undertrimmed sail otpušteno jedro sails that are eased too much koje leprša underwater plan plan podvodnog dijela trupa unfavourable nepovoljan unit jedinica universal fairlead opće okce unmanned bez posade unseaworthy nesposobno za plovidbu not capable of safely sailing at sea plovilo nesposobno da podnese prosječne uvjete na moru unshackle otvoriti škopac, osloboditi od okova unship iskrcati unsinkable nepotopiv untwist, untwine razmrsiti, odsukati uže up anchor! diži sidro! komanda za dizanje sidra upper deck gornja paluba upper deck compartment odjeljenje na gornjoj palubi upper mast gornji jarbol upper works, dead work dio broda iznad vode sve na brodu iznad vode kad se natovari upright position okomit položaj upsetting naizmjenično naginjanje naginjanje koje može da izazove prevrtanje upstream uzvodno pp., na plovnom putu smatra se pravac prema izvoru rijeke upstream navigation uzvodna plovidba pl., ona plovidba koju ostvaruje brod pri kretanju u smjeru: na rijekama - od ušća prema izvoru; a na kanalima i jezerima regulirana je lokalnim uvjetima plovidbe upstream towage uzvodna vuča povorka koja plovi uzvodno uptake odušak okomita cijev za odvod prljavog zraka upwind, on the wind u vjetar, protiv vjetra to windward plovidba u pravcu odakle vjetar dolazi v - Victor v - Victor letter V in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo V u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora V.H.F. radio telephone V.H.F. radio radio telefon koji radi na valovima vrlo visoke frekvencije (Very High Frequency) valve ventil valve assembly sklop ventila valve cam disk ventila, klip ventila valve seat ventilsko sjedište, vreteno valve spindle kotač ventila valve stem osovina ventila vanadium vanadijum vang (boom vang, boom downhaul, kicking strap) vang, priteg buma control pulling boom downwards; a sail control that lets one apply downward tension on the boom, countering the upward tension provided by the mainsail. the boom vang adds an element of control to mainsail shape when the mainsheet is let out enough that it no longer pulls the boom down. boom vang tension helps control leech twist, a primary component of sail power. Can be a block and tackle rig or a hydraulic rod kontrola dizanja buma, bum daunhol kod optimist vang key kukica za vang, ključ vanga kačenje vanga za okov na bumu varnish, laquer lak, lakirati vector vektor quantity having direction as well as magnitude, denoted by a line drawn from its original to its final position linija koja označuje količinu i pravac sile veering wind vjetar u skretanju vjetar u skretanju u smjeru kazaljke na satu velocity header prividno nepovoljni reful kada vjetar naglo padne, jedrilica zadrži brzinu, što rezultira udarom oštrijeg prividnog vjetra velocity lift prividno povoljni reful kada vjetar naglo pojača, jedrilica zadrži brzinu, što rezultira udarom povoljnijeg prividnog vjetra vent pipe ventilaciona lula vertical stripes buoy bova sa okomitim prugama very high sea jako teško more very quick flashing light svjetlo sa vrlo kratkim bljeskovima very rough sea jako uzburkano more vessel in peril brod u opasnosti vessel, ship, craft, watercraft, floating craft, waterborne craft brod, lađa, plovilo water transport vessel veći plovni objekt, plovno transportno sredstvo; opšteslovenska riječ: "korablja", iz talijanskog "galija", iz turskog "đemija" vibration vibracija victual, victualing, purveyance, catering provijant, namirnice articles of food; supplies, or various kinds, of provisions snabdjeti brod životnim namirnicama violent storm, tempest žestoka oluja 11 Beaufort = from 28.5 to 32.6 m/s; violent storm of wind, usually accompanied by a downfall of rain, hail, or snow, or by thunder 11 Bofora = od 28.5 do 32.6 m/s viscosimeter viskozimetar viscosity viskozitet, tegljivost i visual fix vizuelno odrediti poziciju broda reliable indication of the position of a ship obtained by determining the bearings visually visual signal video signali, vidni, vizuelni volcanic island vulkansko otok consisting of materials produced by igneous action voltage ratio voltaža razmjera voltaže voltmeter voltmetar w - whisky w - whisky letter W in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo W u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora waiting time čekanje wake trag, brazda boat's track, waves from a boat, turbulence behind a ship iza plovila u kretanju wake gain dobitak u brazdi to gain speed using waves from another boat povećati brzinu na valu u brazdi wales, wales band bočni uzvoj, kimgang oplata broda između tabana i bokova walkover recovery suho prevrtanje posada se popne na bok, odatle na švert i uđe u jedrilicu dok se ispravlja (na laserurutinski) walrus morž morska životinja warm front topli val oblast gdje topli, vlažan zrak prelazi preko hladnog, rezultira kišom i vjetrom warning upozorenje, javljanje o opasnosti warning gong gong za uzbunjivanje warning signal signal upozorenja warp iskrivljenost warp, stream cable konop za privlačenje broda, sajla za privlačenje warping displacement premještanje privlačenjem warping end glava vitla warping, hauling privlačenje, povlačenje, foršpa(u)n n., zaprega, upregnuti; pružati, dati ispomoć nekom brodu radi spasvanja, skidanja sa spruda; pomjeranje broda povlačenjem sa obale, sidra, drugog broda wash prati vodom, kvasiti wash bulkhead balastna pregrada waste disposal bacanje đubreta watch brodska straža, služba, šihta period of time during which a part of the crew is on duty; changes of watch are marked by strokes on the ship's bell služba na brodu od 4 sata watch (clock, chronometer) is fast sat žuri, sat ide naprijed water voda water engineering vodograđevina, hidrograđevina zidane pregrade u vodi - traverza, naper, šporna water gauge, water gage, water level indicator, water meter vodomјer, vodokaz, pegel izbaždarena skala u metričkoj mjeri za mjerenje vodostaja water level vodostaj visina vode izmjerena u jednom trenutku na određenom vodomeru water level oscillation vodostanje kolebanje razine vode; vodostanje se određuje vodostajem water resistance otpor vode water tank rezervoar za vodu water-borne odsukan supported by the water so as to be clear of the ground or bottom upon which it has rested; afloat waterfront, bank obala water-line vodena linija line painted on the side of a boat at the water's edge to indicate the proper trim water-logged natopljen flooded with water by leakage or overflow so as to become impaired in buoyancy, heavy, and unmanageable waterplane površina vodene linije ravan koja proazi kroz trup broda i ograničena je vodenom linijom (WL) waterplane coefficient kvocijent površine vodene linije odnos površina pravougaonika opisanog oko vodene linije i površine vodene linije water-resistant otporan na vodu watertight bulkhead vodonepropusna pregrada watertight compartment vodonepropusni odjel, vodonepropusna prostorija watertight deck, weathertight deck vodonepropusna paluba watertight door vodonepropusna vrata watertight floor vodonepropusni pod water-tight, water-proof vodonepropusno waterway, shipway, fairway, fair-way plovni put, plovni kanal, brodivi (1) way by water, water as a way, a watercourse; route for travel or transport by water; a river, canal, or a portion of a sea or lake, viewed as a medium of transit (2) breadth of a navigable watercourse; esp. the breadth allowed for the watercourse of a canal or the like (exclusive of towpaths, etc.) passing under a bridge or tunnel (3) opening for the passage of vessels; a (broader or narrower) course available for navigation; esp. the passage by which vessels enter and leave a harbour, the fairway (4) long piece of timber, hollowed in the middle, serving to connect the deck of a ship with the side, and to form a channel for carrying off water from the deck by means of the scuppers (5) channel for the escape or passage of water obilježena ili neobilježena dionica riječnog tijeka, koja se koristi za plovidbu pri postojećem razini vode wave val wave crest kresta valova wawe resistance otpor valova way (way on) pokretanje, smjer plovidbe prelazak iz mirovanja u pokret way, freshway zalet, zalet broda, hod, gang, inercija WD40 spray WD 40 wear rate brzina habanja wear, attrition habanje weather klima, vrijeme state of the atmosphere at a certain time and place weather beaten izložen vremenskim nepogodama beaten or buffeted by wind and rain; that has been exposed to severe weather weather bulletin, meteorological report, weather report izviješće o vremenu, meteorološko izviješće weather forecast vremenska prognoza weather helm prihvatajuća tiller put over to windward a vessel carries a weather helm when it is necessary to put the tiller to windward to hold the course jedrilica koja prihvaća ako se pusti ruda weather helm becomes excessive previše prihvatajuća jedrilica koja snažno prihvaća ako se pusti ruda weather map meteorološka karta weather mark gornja oznaka, orcna oznaka često prva oznaka u trci, postavlja se pravo u vjetar od starta, normalno na startnu liniju weathertight door vrata otporna na kišu weave, weft tkanje web osnova web frame, webs unutarnja rebra potpora trupa broda web plate obloga rebara weed korov, trava weigh anchor, raise anchor, heave anchor, break ground dizati sidro, podići sidro to heave up an anchor preparatory to sailing weight teg, uteg welded plating varena oplata welded seam zavaren šav welding varenje welding sequence niz varenja plan trajanja i redosleda varenja well deck vessel brod sa oknom (kroz palube) well tuned rig dobro reglirana takelaža west zapad west wind, westerly wind zapadnjak, zapadni vjetar wet sand paper vodena šmirgla, vaseršlajf wet suit spužvasto odijelo, ronilačko odijelo mokro odijelo ronioca, štiti od hladnoće whaler brod-kitolovac wheel house control stand komandno mjesto u kormilarnici wheel house, pilot house, steering room, rudder house kormilarnica location on a ship where the steering wheel is located, often interchanged with pilothouse and bridge. wheel rope, steering rope, tiller rope konop rude kormila rope passing round the barrel of the steering-wheel to the tiller konop koji povezuje valjak kormila sa rudom when beating u orci whereabouts položaj (nečiji neodređeni) whipping twine jedrenac, tanki konac za upletke whisker pole, jib boom tangun floka short bearing-out spar used in yachts and sailing dinghies to bear out the clew of the jib on the opposite side of the mainsail when running before the wind za vjetar u krmu, leptir whistle buoy zvučna plutač white bijelo winch, windlass, capstan vitao, vinč mechanical device to aid in pulling a line, cable or chain; it consists basically of a coil, on which the line is wound, and a crank, or motor, to do the winding wind indicator, burgee, weather vane, masthead fly vjetrulja small flag on the top of a mast; indicates wind direction pokazivač smjera vjetra wind moves further aft povoljna promjena vjetra wind on the quarter polu krma, povoljan vjetar wind that blows on the quarter, or four or more points abaft the beam but not dead aft jedrenje niz vjetar od oko 135° u odnosu na švert wind resistance otpor vjetra wind rode sidriti se pramcem u vjetar swung by the wind, as a ship riding at anchor wind sea živo more wind sense procjena vjetra procjena pravca i jačine vjetra wind shift promjena vjetra change in the direction of the wind promjena pravca vjetra wind, breeze vjetar window okno, prozor opening in a sail to afford a view windward boat! weather boat! prihvaćam! dovik: privetrinskoj jedrilici da se sklanja windward boat, weather boat privetrinska jedrilica boat to windward jedrilica u privjetrini se kloni one u zavjetrini windward side bend, bend to windward savijen u privjetrinu, saviti u privjetrinu windward, upwind, weather, high - side uz vjetar towards the direction wind is blowing from; opposite of leeward prema pravcu iz koga puše vjetar; strana broda koja je izložena vjetru wing on wing, winged out leptir sail position with the mainsail on one side of the boat and the jib on the other; used on a run with the wind aft of 135 degrees u krmu, kad se jedri bez špinakera, jedro ide na jednu a flok na drugu stranu wing tank bočni tank wire žica wire net, screen žičana mreža wire reel motalica, vitao, motovilo valjak sa štitnicima koji se lako okreće i namotava \ odmotava sajle i konope wiring električni vodovi wise-grip smrt kliješta withdraw, retire odustati witness svjedok wood drvo woodworking clamps stolarske stege woodworking pliers kliješta stolarska work in the water trening na vodi work in two groups trening u dve grupe work more elaborate specifičan trening work table sto za opravke working funkcionira working end, running end, live end aktivan kraj active end of a line used in making the knot dio užeta koji pokrećemo kod vezivanja uzlova ili provlačenja kroz koturaču working part radni deo section of line between knot and the working end dio užeta između uzla i aktivnog kraja worm gear puž arrangement for transmitting circular motion in either direction nazubljeni točkić prijenosi kružnu silu pravolinijski woven ply, woven roving sloj pletiva wreck buoy oznaka olupine buoy that marks an abandoned vessel upozorava na napušteno plovilo wreck, derelict olupina vessel abandoned at sea plovilo napušteno na pučini wrecked, shipwrecked, castaway pretrpjeti brodolom that has undergone or suffered shipwreck; destroyed, lost, or cast ashore by shipwreck wrinkle falta wrought iron kovano željezo x - x-ray x - x-ray letter X in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo X u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora y - yankee y - yankee letter Y in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo Y u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora yacht entitled to race jedrilica s pravom učestvovanja u regati yacht master's licence, skipper's licence ovlast o osposobljenosti za voditelja jahte uvjerenje o položenom ispitu i stručnoj osposobljenosti za voditelja jahte yacht, keel boat jahta, kilbot boat with a keel eng., hol., brod za zabavu i krstarenja; jedrilica sa najčešće nepomičnom balastnom kobilicom yachting plovidba jahtom yachting etiquette pomorski bon ton yacht's papers brodski dokumenti yard, yard arm, sailyard, spar križ, križ jarbola horizontal spar from which a square sail is suspended horizontalni nosač za jedro yarn, thread, spun-yarn, coarse yarn konac, mornarski konac yaw, yawing krivudanje, slabo držanje kursa drifting off course and having difficulty steering; a vessel's motion rotating about the vertical axis, so the bow yaws from side to side yawl šajka small sailing-boat of the cutter class, with a jigger lađa na Dunavu, korištena od 15. do 19. stoljeća u Austrijskim, Ugarskim i Turskim flotama; danas znamo kako je šajka izgledala samo na osnovu nacrta iz Bečkih arhiva, ne postoji ni jedna sačuvana year godina yellow žuto yield strength, yielding point granica popuštanja yoke jaram board or bar fixed transversely to the head of the rudder, and having two cords or ropes attached for steering dodatak kormilu you tack! letajte! approaching an obstruction, hailed boat replying and giving room dovik jedrilici kod prepreke da može da leta i da se klonimo z - Zulu z - Zulu letter Z in radiotelephony spelling alphabet of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO slovo Z u radiotelefoniji civilne avijacije; slovima se dodjeljuju riječi radi jasnijeg izgovora zabra zabra small vessel used off the coasts of Spain and Portugal zebec šambek jedrenjak sa tri jarbola sa obala Sredozemnog mora zebra mussel šarena školjka zenith zenit zephyr zefir (1) west wind (2) god of the west wind (3) soft mild gentle wind or breeze (1) zapadni vjetar (2) bog zapadnog vjetra (3) lagani vjetar zig zag, zigzag orcanje, cik cak, cik-cak, giri-gary making progress against the direction of the wind by zigzag tacks napredovanje protiv vjetra jedrenjem lijevo pa desno pa lijevo itd. zinc cink zinc anode cinčana anoda zinc plate pocinkovano auštek, ausštek n., istaći zastavu ili svjetlo; skretanje brodova lijevo kod mimoilaženja; mahanje sa desnog boka plavom zastavom ili davanje isprekidanog bijelog svjetla baba \ zec pomoćni znak za obilježavanje desne \ lijeve strane plovnog puta - zastario, više se ne upotrebljava Babakaj stijena na ulazu u Đerdapsku klisuru badija posuda za skupljanje ulja ispod motora bajdaki r., ruski brodovi na Dnjepru, Dnjestru i Bugu sa vrlo velikom krmom (balkonom) bajdara r., vrsta sibirskog kajaka; čamac od riblje kosti ili lakog drveta obložen kožom bajlbrif hol., ugovor o gradnji broda bezbjedno rastojanje okomito rastojanje od linije najvećeg dozvoljenog gaza do otvora na trupu broda kroz koji može da uđe voda bočni sastav pp., sastav brodova vezanih bok uz bok, od kojih ni jedan nije ispred broda sa sopstvenim pogonom koji obezbjeđuje kretanje sastava brazdina dublje ulegnuće dna rijeke kojim prolazi matica brz manevar, oštar manevar u slučaju opasnosti brisač za palubu, kitka, švabler n. brodski zatvor, bordarset fr., zabrana izlaska sa broda burlaci ljudi koji su uzvodno teglili brodove, najpoznatiji na reci Volgi burma stari nezvaničan naziv za lijevu obalu save u beogradskom pristaništu bućkalo vrsta sprave za ribarenje; fig. mali brod valerija fr., raspored tovara na palubi vedrac vrsta leda vedričar vrsta plovnog bagera koji iskopava materijal vedrima veslanje krmicom, vedlanje način veslanja jednim veslom sa krmenog dijela čamca, kojim se ujedno i krmani vidas mađ., oznaka na obali za upozorenje, skretanje pozornosti na prijelazima, pokriveni smjer vizir, pregledač fr. galerija, izdanak it., fr., bočno proširenje broda u visini palube grundajs, podnac, led na dnu dvosmjerna plovidba pl., istodobno kretanje po plovnom putu u oba smjera (uzvodno i nizvodno) delta gr., račvanje rijeke na ušću, delta Dunava drenaža fr., crpljenje vode iz korita broda pomoću sustava cijevi embargo šp., zapljena broda i robe u luci, zabrana ulaska brodova u luku estakada šp., stožeri, brana, drveni most, branik od udara broda, leda zateg, bremza n. zaušiti skrenuti, izaći (ispasti) iz plovnog puta uslijed nepažnje, dejstva riječne struje ili druge sile zaštitni luk, sajlbogen štitnici vučnika na tegljaču zglobno sidro sidro sa dvije šape koje su sidrenom rudom (dilčikom) spojene preko zgloba zevača, ždrijelo zec \ baba pomoćni znak koji označuje lijevu \ desnu ivicu plovnog puta, zastario i van uporabe zid magle kada brod naide na tako gustu maglu da se vidljivost smanji na svega nekoliko metara zmijska glava glava nosača (cige) sidra ivica plovnog puta pl., lijeva i desna granica plovnog puta iskrmiti, istjerati postaviti pero kormila na jednu stranu jedek, kopitno uže dugačko uže za vuču brodova sa obale jednosmjerna plovidba pl., istodobno kretanje po plovnom putu samo u jednom smjeru kazuk drveni okovani kolac, upotrebljava se pobijanjem u zemlju kao bitva, na mjestima gdje nema opreme za vez broda kap, brežina, odsječena obala fr., rt, dio obale koji se strmo spušta prema vodi kartelski brod ratni brod za prijevoz zarobljenika radi razmjene kilometarski pad pad rijeke na rastojanju od jednog kilometra klamfovanje sastavljanje teglja, vuče klocna, klecna, podupirač klupnjak postolje za sjedište (klupu) u čamcu koze, nogare četvoronožni nosači na koji se oslanja skela - most koji vezuje brod sa obalom kokarda fr., značka na službenim kapama koja ujedno označuje i struku koliziona predgrada sudarna pregrada ugrađena na pramcu i krmi, služi da, u slučaju sudara, spriječi prodor vode u ostale dijelove broda komoniš starješina splava komora konkvan izdubljen, unutarnja strana krivine; konkavna obala - izdubljena obala, po pravilu sa dubinama kopitarenje uzvodno tegljenje drvarica konjima ili ljudima u srednjem stoljeću koplje za zastavu drvena pokretna motka na kojoj se vije državna zastava; smješteno je na krmenom dijelu broda kran, ždral dizel, parna ili električna dizalica za dizanje teških tereta (konstrukcija dizalice liči na vrat ptice ždral) kukas pomoćno sidro kurjačka rupa, grčka rupa kada na obali nema bitvi ili drveća za vezivanje, u odgovarajuću rupu se ukopava balvan ili kazuk da bi se brod mogao vezati kurtalo posljednje plovilo u vuči laviri mehanički - električni stroj za pomjeranje bagera bočno (lijevo-desno) ili naprijed (uz vodu) preko sidara legitimacija upravljača uvjerenje o položenom ispitu i stručnoj osposobljenosti za upravljača motornim čamcem na rijekama i moru lido it., žalo, morska obala, pješčani sprudovi limaniti, pajsovati, plićariti koristiti dio rijeke gdje je slabiji tijek za uzvodnu plovidbu lipovljani riječni razbojnici koji su se do danas održali na donjem Dunavu, uzvodno od Braile lorelaj n., opasna stijena za plovidbu na rajni; po mit. ime vile koja je pjesmom mamila brodarce da im se brod razbije o stijene lotka r., vrsta čamca sa šiljastim pramcem i krmom; na donjem Dunavu koriste je ribari i riječni pirati - rusovljani mali brod pp., svaki brod čija je duljina manja od 20 metara, izuzev onih malih brodova koji vuku, potiskuju ili nose kao vezane brodove koji nisu mali brodovi, kao i skele i brodovi koji mogu da prijevoze više od 12 putnika mangura, bara fr., podvodna gomila pijeska, naslaga pijeska u riječnom koritu i na ušćima rijeka matica rijeke zona gdje je rijeka najbrža i najjača, i gdje je, po pravilu, najveća dubina; na pravolinijskim tijekovima matica se kreće sredinom, dok se u krivinama približava konkavnoj obali mačka mađ., riječno sidro sa četiri kraka (šape); takvo malo sidro služi za traganje i izvlačenje iz vode ispalih, izgubljenih stvari merlin, užac tanko kudeljno uže od 2,5 do 10 mm, upotrebljava se za vijanje zastava, priveza za šatorska krila... mostarina, baraž fr., pristojba za prijelaz preko mosta mrtvina, starača, ribina stari rukavci pored obala rijeke naklja ispupčeni, istureni dio obale, ćošak naper popriječna vodograđevina nautilus morska životinja, brodić, ime podmornice iz romana Žil Vjerna nautičar gr., poznavalac mora nautomanija gr., strah od vode niša fr., udubljenje u zidu, keju nožica donja ivica obaloutvrde ili keja, nabačaj obaloutvrda vrsta hidrograđevinskog objekta obznana oglas istaknut na tabli (afiš) kojim se skreće pozornost brodarcima na plovni put i promjene koje su nastale na njemu; oglasne table se postavljaju na pristupačnim mjestima pri kapetaniji pristaništa obuhvatno uže, potpasno uže, aufleg n., okolo; iznošenje (davanje, pružanje) užeta oko pramca ili oko krme; potpasati ovco naglo skretanje i vraćanje brodom u prvotni pravac da bi se izbjegao nepovoljan zanos vuče prema nekom objektu (da bi se vuča izdigla) oglasi za brodare saopćenje brodarstvu sadrži informacije o promjenama u plovnom putu, hidrograđevinskim radovima itd. u izdanju kapetanije pristaništa ograničena vidljivost pp., označuje uvjete pod kojima je vidljivost ograničena zbog magle, tonje, vijavice, pljuska ili drugih uzroka odbijač, odbojnik, graničnik, pufer n., dio papuče kormila obrambeni naziv štiti priobalje od velikih voda i ledenih poplava odupirač, šorbaum, šorpanj jaka greda za držanje odstojanja broda od obale kad je vezan okret, rondo, rundo fr. oranje, rinovanje usporavanje uz pomoć sidrenog lanca ili sidra sa kratko ispuštenim lancem orepina uže vezano za srce sidra sa jedne, a za plovak sa druge strane paviljon fr., brodska zastava koja se vije na krmi pajvan razapeto uže preko rijeke kojim se kreće skela paripina uvijena tri do četiri užeta parirati fr., spriječiti, zaustaviti, odbiti patent karika automatska karika za spajanje prekinutih lanaca plava traka vrpca koju vije najbrži brod koji plovi preko atlantika ploveća naprava pp., brod opremljen mehaničkim uređajem za rad na plovnim putevima i u pristaništima, sa ili bez strojnog uređaja za pogon broda (bageri, bageri vedričari, elevatori, plovne dizalice itd.) povezani ploveći predmeti pp., su splav od stabala kao i bilo koje postrojenje, sastav ili uređaj predviđen za plovidbu, a koji nije brod ili ploveće postrojenje pomoćni kormilarski uređaj služi da se olakša manevar pristajanja, isplovljenja i okreta broda; postavlja se u popriječni tunel u odnosu na uzdužnicu broda, na pramcu ili pramcu i krmi. ponjava za spasavanje četvrtasto impregnirano čvrsto platno sa užadima koje se podvlači pod trup na dijelu gdje je probijen kako bi se spriječio prodor vode popriječno valjanje vode struja vode u okukama (krivinama) ne ide samo duž korita, već se i popriječno valja padajući od plićeg korita prema dubljem; voda se na površini valja od plitkog prema dubokom (prema konkavnoj obali), a pri dnu obrnuto; može biti opasno za brod jer ga u krivini zanosi prema konkavnoj obali potiskivani sastav pp., sastav međusobno čvrsto vezanih brodova od kojih je jedan postavljen ispred broda sa sopstvenim pogonom koji obezbjeđuje kretanje sastava i naziva se potiskivač - gurač potisnica pp., barža, teretni brod bez sopstvenog pogona i kormilarskog uređaja pramčana uzda, prijeki pramčano uže za natezanje broda presijecanje kursa pp., kada se dva broda približavaju jedan drugom drugačije nego što je to predviđeno kod susretanja i prestizanja privezivanje brodova vezivanje brodova u tegljenom sastavu, jedan za drugim prokop, prosjek hidrograđevinski radovi na presijecanju meandara rijeke rajzovati n., lagano ispuštati ili zadržavati uže oko bitve ili para bitvi regulacija rijeka refuler vrsta plovnog bagera koji iskopava usisnom pumpom usisavajući emulziju materijala mulja, pijeska ili šljunka zajedno sa vodom riječni nanos mulj, pijesak, šljunak koji rijeka nosi sobom. kada rijeka izgubi u brzini tijeka, gubi se i prijenosna snaga, te rijeka ostavlja u koritu ili pri obalama materijal koji je nosila, stvarajući sprudove; najveće deponovanje nanosa je na ušćima rijeka ruta, linija fr. pravac putovanja na moru; određeni dio putovanja sabura, sovrnja pijesak za opterećenje broda safraža fr., nagrada za spasavanje broda svjetiljka za stajanje, ankerliht svjetlo za stajanje (noćevanje), bijelo svjetlo vidljivo u cijelom luku horizonta svjetiljka sa zglobom petrolejska lampa na koju ne utječe valjanje broda, sastavljena u postolju sa prijenosnim osovinama u kardanskom sustavu separat separatan nl., odvojen; tegljač bez vuče, brod koji sam plovi sertna, sačma okrugla mreža (sa olovom na krajevima) za hvatanje ribe, može se upotrijebiti i za vađenje predmeta palih u vodu secovanje n., propadanje potonulog predmeta ili građevine u dno rijeke sidrena ruda, dilčik, struka slijepi miš vrsta petrolejske svjetiljke snežanik vrsta leda koji se stvara od pahuljica snijega sponja grede koje spajaju trupove katamarana sredina plovnog puta pl., zamišljena linija koja se povlači između ivica plovnog puta i nalazi se na jednakom rastojanju od njih stalak postolje na kome se razapinju šatorska krila-tende; pokretno je, gradi se od drvenih i metalnih šipki steznik, stezač, niper, zavor, škrip za zadržavanje i vezivanje vučnika ili užadi za vezivanje broda susretanje pp., kada se dva broda kreću u suprotnim ili gotovo suprotnim pravcima sustajati fr., hol. lavirati, podešavati rad pogonskih motora prema jačini vjetra i riječne struje tako da brod stoji u mjestu talveg n., nizvodni plovni put; granica koja vodi rijekom između dvije države tegljeni sastav, tegalj, vučnik pp., sastav koji se sastoji od jednog ili više brodova, plovećih naprava ili drugih plovnih objekata koje tegli jedan ili više brodova sa sopstvenim pogonom (tegljači) tonjača, fašina ital. svežanj pruća, snop pruća, tonjača, madrac služi za izradu nožice (osnove) za izgradnju vodograđevine šporna longitudinal hydraulic engineering projects uzdužna vodograđevina pojmovnik slikovni Sheet10	i don't know

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