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Company wants some Missouri boat death lawsuits dropped

The Seattle Times 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The company that owns the Ride the Ducks operation in Branson is asking a judge to dismiss some of the civil lawsuits filed after one of its boats sank on a Missouri lake, killing 17 people. The Kansas City Star reports Ripley Entertainment said in a motion filed Monday that […]

David Walliams admits he joined Robbie Williams at X Factor Judges’ Houses in a bid to stop Simon Cowell’s girls from winning

TheSun.co.uk 

DAVID Walliams has confessed that he joined Robbie Williams at X Factor’s Judges’ Houses because he doesn’t want Simon Cowell to win. The Britain’s Got Talent judge helped Robbie whittle down the Groups category, whilst Simon is mentoring the Girls. David, 47, admitted that he has “always” wanted to guest star on The X Factor […]

Spirit waive Weimer, exercise contract options on 5 players

Black And Red United 

The NWSL offseason has truly gotten underway

The Washington Spirit announced one move and clarified contract situations for their entire roster today, as the unveiling of the NWSL waiver wire marked the unofficial start of the league’s silly season. Winger Tiffany Weimer was waived, while Washington exercised contract options on goalkeeper Kelsey Wys, defenders Whitney Church and Estelle Johnson, midfielder/defender Mallory Eubanks, and midfielder Andi Sullivan.

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Gary Payton: A Sonics Legend

Sonics Rising 

In a few short nights there is going to be NBA basketball back in Seattle. Sadly, it is not the return of the Sonics. It is the return of Kevin Durant, arguably the greatest player to ever put on a Sonics jersey. It did get me thinking about the greatest Sonic ever.

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Will the Government change the law to help Greens and NZ First?

Scoop 

The Herald reports: Changes to the MMP electoral system could be back on the table including the controversial coat-tailing provision, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has indicated. The coat-tailing provision allows a party to dispense with the 5 per cent threshold if one of its candidates wins an electorate seat. New Zealand First, The Progressives, […]

The future of electrifying airplanes and boats

Engineerlive.com 

Global electric car sales are surging based on the public concern for greenhouse gas emissions. Transport makes up 14% of global emissions, however, this isn’t confined solely to road vehicles. International aviation and shipping account for more than 2% globally each. So, the big question is can we also electrify aviation and shipping? What materials and technologies exist that could even make this possible? Ben Stafford at online materials search engine Matmatch, explains.

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New lids for electronics enclosures

Engineerlive.com 

Optimised for use in harsh industrial environments, the 1554 flat lid and 1555 styled lid ranges of ABS and UV stabilised polycarbonate enclosures from Hammond Electronics provide IP66 sealing and good mechanical protection. The light grey RAL 7035 enclosures are designed to house printed circuit boards or DIN rail-mounted components. IP66 sealing is achieved through a one piece silicone gasket in a tongue and groove seal. 23 sizes from 66 x 66 x 41mm to 239 x 160 x 119mm are available with flat and styled self coloured... Читать дальше...

Remote corrosion monitor for pipelines

Engineerlive.com 

Emerson is introducing the Roxar FSM Log 48 Area Corrosion Monitor, a new pipeline integrity management system that provides remote, continuous online corrosion and erosion monitoring, enabling operators to track localised corrosion and ensure cost-effective pipeline health even in challenging environments. 

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F-35 chief reaffirms Turkey’s status as committed programme partner

Janes.com 

Key Points The Pentagon’s F-35 chief reaffirmed Turkey’s status in the programme US lawmakers are scrutinising the country’s status in the programme as Turkey also wants to buy the Russian S-400 air-defence system The Pentagon’s head of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

India’s CCS clears procurement of five S-400 air-defence missile systems

Janes.com 

India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) ‘quietly’ cleared on 26 September the procurement of five Almaz-Antei S-400 Triumf self-propelled surface-to-air (SAM) missile systems for the Indian Air Force (IAF) for USD5.5 billion. Disregarding the threat of the United States

OPEC Pumps At Highest In 2018, But Iran Slump Curbs Supply Boost

Oilprice.com 

OPEC’s oil production in September rose by 90,000 bpd from August to 32.85 million bpd—the highest level so far this year, but a plunge in Iranian production partly offset higher production in Saudi Arabia, Angola, and Libya, according to the monthly Reuters survey of OPEC supply published on Monday. Oil production in Iran dropped by 100,000 bpd from August to stand at 3.45 million bpd in September, the survey found, while Venezuela’s production further dropped to 1.25 million bpd last month from... Читать дальше...

Underwhelming OPEC Fuels Oil Price Rally

Oilprice.com 

Oil prices rose on Monday on news that OPEC only added a modest amount of additional supply to the market in September, contrary to previous expectations. Saudi Arabia had promised that it would ramp up oil production in September and again in October, despite the non-decision from OPEC+ on an official increase in output. However, a report from Reuters suggests that while Riyadh followed through on this pledge last month, it only added a relatively modest 50,000 barrels per day compared to August levels. Читать дальше...

The Oil Industry Needs Large New Discoveries, Very Soon

Oilprice.com 

Market participants and analysts are all focused on the imminent oil supply gap that is opening with the U.S. sanctions on Iran just five weeks away. But beyond the shortest term, a larger and more alarming gap in global oil supply is looming—experts forecast that unless large oil discoveries are made soon, the world could be short of oil as early as in the mid-2020s. The latest such prediction comes from energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, which sees a supply gap opening up in the middle of the next decade. Читать дальше...

Oukikyo / Atsumasa Tamura Design Office

Archdaily.com 

It began with one painting.
This traditional Japanese style painting is called "Yozakura Gekka" (by Hiroshi Senju), featuring an exquisite weeping cherry tree in blossom lit by the moon light.
It was for this painting that the owner wished to have a private space to admire - where he could spend his time quietly and feel the beauty of falling petals. He wanted to create simple but elegant atmosphere like luxurious hotel for his living room/study and bedroom.





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