A weak film slate drove Lionsgate Entertainment revenue down in the quarter ended Sept. 30, causing its stock to fall 4% Monday despite a previous warning by the independent studio.
The Santa Monica company told investors in late September that the box office underperformance of movies "Conan the Barbarian," "Warrior" and "Abduction" would cause it to lose more money than expected last quarter.
But investors still seemed at least mildly disappointed as Lionsgate reported that its revenue dropped 22% from the same period a year ago, to $358.1 million. The net loss was actually 7% smaller than a year ago, but that was driven by a onetime gain of $11 million on the sale of Canadian distributor Maple Pictures that came as the studio is attempting to shed itself of assets it deems no longer critical.
The studio's box office revenue plunged 71% during the quarter due to its poorly received movies, helping to push overall motion picture revenue down 36%, to $218.9 million. The studio saw a 15% boost in home entertainment revenue, to $175 million, however, largely from the sale of four previous seasons of the television show "Mad Men" to Netflix for nearly $900,000 per episode.
Lionsgate's small but growing television production business fared better, with revenue up 21%, to $139.2 million, as it delivered new episodes of programs including "Weeds," "Blue Mountain State" and Tyler Perry's "Meet the Browns."
Revenue from digital distribution of product from its extensive library of movies and television shows -- a business on which Lionsgate is counting for much of its future growth -- jumped 123% in the quarter, to $65 million.
Shares in Lionsgate were down 4%, at $8.38, Wednesday morning. Since dissident investor Carl Icahn sold nearly all his shares on Oct. 18, after abandoning his attempt to take control of the company and oust management, Lionsgate stock has grown steadily from $7.15. On Oct. 28 it surpassed $8 for the first time since 2008, indicating that fear of an Icahn takeover had been causing downward pressure on the share price.
Photo: Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton in Lionsgate's "Warrior." Credit: Chuck Zlotnik / Lionsgate.


DAVENPORT, Iowa -- For some area businesses in downtown Davenport, there is no way to avoid the rising river.
Roam Bar and Lounge is only two months into their first year on the Mississippi River. The owners, Griffin and Dylan Steil, said they have lived in the Quad Cities their whole life. So when it came to opening their own business in January 2019, they said the knew Davenport was the place to be.
"We see tons of people come down, a lot of repeat customers, a lot of new people every night," Griffin said.
However, while they should be celebrating their success since their grand opening, customer traffic is hitting a road block. On Friday March 15, Davenport city crews shut down River Drive and began filling temporary flood walls with sand.
From the rising river levels to a halt in traffic, both owners now have a lot to worry about. Still, despite being down on their luck this year, Griffin said he wants to give back. Today, he handed out free coffee to the crews protecting his new business from the rising Mississippi.
"These guys work so hard," Griffin said." Last night there was almost nothing. Now, it looks like we're ready for a flood."
By Sunday March 17th, the Mississippi River will be almost four feet over flood stage.
"We don't take it lightly. We knew it was going to happen at some point," Griffin said. "So we're set up to move out temporarily."
With the roads being closed, Griffin said they are prepared to post signs around downtown to let the public know their business is still open.


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Editorial Board Member: Interview with Takao Someya
by Anna Troeger | Sep 1, 2014
Takao Someya talks about his new role as an Advanced Electronics Materials Editorial Board member, his research priorities, and future applications of flexible electronics.
Takao Someya received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tokyo in 1997, where he subsequently worked as Lecturer (1998-2001) and Associate Professor (2001-2009). From 2001 to 2002, he was a visiting scholar at Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies and at the Nanocenter (NSEC), Columbia University. Since 2009, he has been Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Tokyo. His current research focuses on thin and flexible organic electronics, such as field-effect transistors, light emitting devices, solar cells, and organic devices for bio-medical applications.
The launch of our new journal, Advanced Electronic Materials, addresses the growing global scientific interest in materials with unique electrical and magnetic properties, which is a key topic in materials science, device engineering, and physics.
How do you feel about your new role as a member of the Advanced Electronic Materials Editorial Advisory Board?
I am always considering new applications using organic semiconductors and other flexible nano materials; thereby, I hope that Advanced Electronic Materials will keep a good balance between fundamentals and applications.
Since 2009, you have been Professor of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Tokyo. What do you enjoy the most about running your own research group?
My research team consists of diverse and heterogenous researchers with various backgrounds and nationalities. We fully enjoy it when interactions lead us to create something brand new.
What advice would you give to a student who is planning a scientific career?
The frontier of science becomes extremely interdisciplinary. I believe that students should value their own expertise, and simultaneously be curious about other areas, and pursue collaborative research in a diverse team.
Your major research interests include organic transistors, flexible electronics, plastic integrated circuits, large-area sensors, and plastic actuators. To what extent have your research priorities changed, what have been the influences that contributed to these changes, and in which areas do you see considerable potential for future progress?
Our group expanded our target materials from inorganic to organic. At that time, we started exploring novel electronic materials such as soft and flexible organic semiconductors, and focusing more on the usability from users' point of view rather than improvement of computing speed and/or storage capacity.
A part of your research deals with the investigation and development of novel bioelectronics, such as implantable bio-organic devices to visualize neuron activities or adhesive patches that enable monitoring of health conditions when attached to the skin surface. Keywords such as robotic skin still might sound like science fiction for most people. In your opinion, how long will it take until this research area finds its way into practical medical and healthcare applications?
It is exactly the right time for flexible electronics to emerge. Wearable flexible sensors with simple structure will ensure sufficient electronic performances as well as reliability required for practical use within coming 3 years. On the other hand, full-fledged biomedical devices with long-term stability must wait a longer period of time before they achieve practical applications.
Tuning nanoparticle shape and size by genetic engineering of bacteria
Ultrasound device improves charge and run time in lithium metal batteries
A pain-free microneedle patch to help with weight loss
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In this work the local equations governing the dynamics of fluidized beds are written in terms of averaged variables and constitutive relations based on physical arguments are proposed. The averaged equations are perturbed with small disturbances from the homogeneous fluidization state, and linearized with respect to the perturbations. A stability analysis is carried out and shows that the particle pressure term has a stabilizing effect and that the particle viscosity acts as a short wave filter. The behavior of the primary instabilities described by the proposed model is in qualitative agreement with experimental observations.
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G.K. Batchelor, A new theory of the instability of a uniform fluidized bed, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 193 (1988), 75-110.
T.B. Anderson, R. Jackson, A fluid mechanical description of fluidized beds: Stability of the uniform state of fluidization, I&EC Fundamentals, 7, No. 1 (1968), 12-21.
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S.E. Harris, D.G. Crighton, Solitons, solitary waves, and voidage disturbances in gas-fluidized beds, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 266 (1994), 243-276.
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ment in peace as well as in war.
that we will win a sweeping victory.
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The Roseate New Delhi in New Delhi offers free Wi-Fi connectivity. This property is just 4 km from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. This property comprises 50 spacious and air-conditioned guestrooms located on 2 floors. Each room has mini bar, flat screen TV, tea/coffee maker, in-room safe, reading lamp and an attached bathroom. Some rooms have bathtub facility and a private butler service.


When discussing about videogames, avatars and the internet the discussion often declares these spaces as "fake". By talking about the "real" effects of virtual spaces or trying to establish links between personalities and actions online, some people try to create a division on its value. This rhetoric undermines the worth of virtual spaces, pushing them to insignificance. But can we deny their status as real? Can we just dismiss them when the effect on the physical world is evident?
I have also been exploring these questions. Thinking about the validity of virtual avatars, just because society has deemed them less valuable and real. Does my body, the meat avatar I inhabit on this world hold more validity than other characters I choose to create? The one aspect where my physical form holds superiority to these virtual representations is that throughout my life I will -potentially- spend more time in it. But that's it. When I am online, I feel my physical body become disconnected from my persona. I am fully transferred into another space until I decide I want to come back. And more often than not it is just then that my physical body starts functioning again. I feel hunger or the need to go to the bathroom or to sleep. None of those needs registered before that moment.
[In their interview for 1843 Magazine, LaTurbo Avedon states that "my experiences in virtual places are lived and legitimate", bringing virtual spaces to what's "real". By focusing on experiences rather than physicality, it is easy to realize what's real or not. Did it happen? Did you feel it? Did it produce something in you? Then real it was. If we dismiss their "realness" by stating that they cannot be in this world, then we are as fake as they are, as we are not able to fully embody their space.
There are many things I can relate to, but I have not experienced personally. This is an amazing opportunity to ask LaTurbo Avedon about their own personal trajectory and take a step further into the world they live in.
How would you relate the experience of being an avatar to someone that believes they are simply fake instead of another form of representation?
How has your perception of the different worlds (virtual/real) changed? Has it become more diffuse or defined?
Virtual spaces are vastly untouched by politics. We have been slowly adapting to live alongside these spaces and legislations around the world have barely touched them. How would you approach a political campaign to grant avatars the status of citizens (or at least of individuals)?


Beechcroft High School Basketball, car wash fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 6, at AutoZone, 3636 Cleveland Ave. City, from Power 107.5 FM, is scheduled to attend. The cost is $5 per car and $7 per truck. With the purchase of a car wash, enjoy a free hot dog. All proceeds will go toward purchasing new uniforms, equipment and related expenses for the boys' varsity and junior varsity teams. For additional information, contact 614-893-9512.
National Quilting Association, 44th Annual Quilt Show, June 27-29, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St. There will be an exhibit of 700 quilts with six special exhibits and a themed category of "Celebrate America!" Special events include seated dinners for the preview party, a Thursday Night Gathering with Rami Kim and the 26th Annual Little Quilt Auction held Friday evening. Register for classes, shop with more than 100 vendors, or stop by for a free lecture.
Make-A-Wish 14th Annual Medical Mutual Columbus Walk for Wishes, 10 a.m. July 13, at Huntington Park and downtown Columbus. Participants can choose either a one- or three-mile walk to help grant wishes for children battling life-threatening medical conditions. A Finish Line Celebration filled with music, food and fun will be held at the conclusion of the walk. Walkers also have the opportunity to meet current and past Wish families. Every participant who raises $100 or more will receive an official T-shirt. For more information about this event, contact Chelsea Dobbs at 614-495-3713.
Clintonville Woman's Club, summer lunch series open to the community, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 17 and Aug. 21, at the clubhouse, 3951 N. High St. The July 17 event will be a Christmas in July event including a turkey dinner with all the trimmings while the Aug. 21 luncheon will feature ham loaf and a side dish. There are options for entree or salad bar including beverage and roll priced separately or in combination. Dessert also is available. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are accepted. Call ahead to reserve a card table. For more information, call the club at 614-268-5525.
Ask the Expert: Your Resource for Resume Writing, Interviewing, Networking-and More!, a program offered through New Directions Career Center and the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 9 to 11 a.m. July 16, at the Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 5590 Karl Road. Participants are encouraged to ask pressing job search and career development question in an event that is open to the public. Private, 15-minute sessions will be offered on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call the New Directions Career Center at 614-849-0028, ext. 100.
Northland Free Legal Aid Clinic, 6 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Christian Assembly, 4099 Karl Road. Consultations provided in minor criminal matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, domestic disputes, civil protection orders and mediations. No appointments are necessary. Enter at Door B. For more information, call Ellen at 614-261-8440, ext. 750.
Clintonville Beginning Dulcimer Club, 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the Education Room of Wesley Glen, 5155 N. High St., Columbus. Bring a dulcimer or call and ask about borrowing one. No need to be able to read music. For more information, contact Barb at 614-370-8183 after 5 p.m.
Lifetree Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays at Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Road. Weekly videos, stories and discussions that help build relationships. Topics change weekly and focus on popular life issues. Free; no registration required. Snacks and beverages are available.
Maize Manor Civic Association and Blockwatch, 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Maize Manor United Methodist Church, 3901 Maize Road. For more information, call Lori Robinson at 614-262-0639.
Northland Community Council Development Committee, 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month at the Northland Performing Arts Center, 4411 Tamarack Blvd. Public hearings on local development, rezoning and related topics. Call 614-325-8217.
North Linden Area Commission, 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, except for August. The commission's July 18 meeting will be held at the Linden Recreation Center, 1254 Briarwood Ave.
Salem Civic Association, 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, except for the December meeting which is the third Tuesday, at Salem Baptist Church, 5862 Sinclair Road.
American Legion Post 171, 7:30 p.m. and Auxiliary, 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the post, 393 E. College Ave. Guests are invited. Call Mike Etling at 614-891-9388.
Northland Community Council, 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Friendship Village of Columbus, 5800 Forest Hills Blvd. Call 614-325-8217.
Forest Park Civic Association, 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, locations and topics vary. Call 614-325-8217.
Franklin 524 Toastmasters Club, 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Vineyard Community Center, 6000 Cooper Road.


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Q: Необходим алгоритм разбиения натурального числа n на m частей (нули тоже входят) или хотя бы набросок? Есть алгоритм, но он не понятен и не доходчив:
Генерация композиций натурального числа n по заданному рангу m означает: всевозможными способами разбить n на m целых неотрицательных слагаемых.
Другими словами, разбить всевозможными способами n записанных подряд единиц на заданное число m частей (допускаются и пустые части).
Если в качестве символов-разделителей выбрать нули, то m частей порождаются m-1 разделителями, т.е. m-1 нулями. Таким образом, задача сводится к перебору битовых строк длины q=n+m-1, отсеивая те, в которых число нулей отлично от m-1.
В качестве вспомогательного алгоритма нам понадобится алгоритм порождения всех двоичных последовательностей длины q.
Используется битовый массив b[q], b[q-1], ..., b[0], который вначале обнуляется.
Для записи порожденной последовательности служат b[q-1], ..., b[0], b[q] – только для технических целей: порождающий цикл завершается, как только b[q] станет равно 1.
while b[q]=0 do
begin
1. вывод последовательности b[q-1], ..., b[0];
2. найти первый справа налево нулевой элемент b[i] и заменить его на единицу, а все элементы правее него стереть до нуля.
end

A: Если ограничений на величину слагаемых нет, то количество разбиений равно Cm-1n-1. И получается очевидным образом именно из предложенного вам подхода: "разбить всевозможными способами n записанных подряд единиц на заданное число m частей". Это метод шаров и перегородок.
Генерацию разбивающих последовательностей организовать несложно. Известный "побитовый" хак выглядит вот так (на С или С++)
unsigned next_combination(unsigned x)
{
  unsigned u = x & -x;
  unsigned v = u + x;
  x = v  + (((v ^ x) / u) >> 2);
  return x;
}

и позволяет вам генерировать все битовые наборы с фиксированным количеством единичных битов в рамках поддерживаемого языком целого типа.
"Нехаковый" алгоритм проще описать без "битовых наборов". Простой алгоритм представляет собой генерацию последовательных m-значных чисел в специальной системе счисления: цифры этой системы лежат в диапазоне [1, n) и в каждом числе всегда идут строго по возрастанию. (Это ни что иное, как комбинаторная система счисления, хотя в каноническом определении цифры обычно убывают.) Каждая цифра - это позиция разделителя между шарами.
Например, для n = 6 и m = 3 генерируем 123, 124, 125, 134, 135, 145, 234, 235, ..., 345. Логика последовательной генерации таких чисел тривиальна
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

#define N 10u
#define M 3u

int main(void) {
  unsigned digits[M];
  unsigned i;

  for (i = 0; i < M; ++i)
    digits[i] = i + 1;

  do {
    unsigned overflow;

    for (i = 0; i < M; ++i)
      printf("[%u]", digits[i]);
    printf("\n");

    for (i = M - 1, overflow = N; i != -1; --i, --overflow)
      if (++digits[i] < overflow)
        break;

    if (i == -1)
      break;

    for (++i; i < M; ++i)
      digits[i] = digits[i - 1] + 1;

  } while (1);
}

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Briu has three double bedrooms, two with double bed and one with a bunk bed. The living room and dining room look out on and have access to the terrace and pool. The dining room has space for eight people. There are two complete bathrooms one with bath and the other wioth shower, and a shower on the garden. The kitchen is fully equipped.
The surface area of the house is 125 square metres distributed on two floors, suitable for up to six people. The parcel of land is 250 square metres. On the upper floor there is one bedroom and a bathroom. All the rooms have external aspects and afford plenty of light and sun.
The house has a terrace with a table for six people, a private swimming pool of 6x3 and a barbecue.
Briu is situated in the neighbourhood of Riells de Dalt, 700 metres from the beach of Riells and 2,800 metres from the beach at Cala Montgó. It is a quiet residential area. The house faces and is very sunny. 700 metres south you reach the municipality of Torroella de Montgrí where you can find different paths ideal for walking or cycling in the middle of the Mediterranean countryside.
By Riells beach there are shops, supermarkets, bakeries bars and restaurants. The centre of L'Escala is 2.000 metres away.


Today I'm thrilled to be a part of the Blog Tour for Ragnar Jónasson's latest novel, "Whiteout", which was released last month.
I would like to start by saying it's been a pleasure to read my first Christmassy themed book at the beginning of December! The book is set two days before Christmas, snow is falling and there is a lot of talk of Iceland Christmas traditions, which I loved!
The first part of the storyline involves Asta Karadottir returning to her childhood home after many years away. She was sent away by her father after both her mother and sister took their lives on the rocks near a lighthouse. She returns to stay with old family friends, and within days is found dead in the same spot. The second part is the investigation – was it a coincidence or is something more sinister happening?
Ari Thór Arason is called by his old boss to help investigate, as there are no local detectives, and with it being so close to Christmas, not many people are willing to go to the middle of nowhere!
Whilst it is not the first book with Ari Thór, it is one that can most definitely be read as a standalone. I have not yet read his other cases, but am now looking forward to them.
This is written in very much a "golden age" style of novel – there is no gore and with only a handful of potential killers, it is like a locked room mystery. I felt the plot moved at a good pace, and it was a page turner, although I'm not sure I would call it a thriller as such. It's kind of difficult to explain, but it felt more like a quiet, thoughtful crime novel – more like an Agatha Christie than what you normally get from the Nordic genre!
I very much enjoyed it and gave it 4*.


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Hillcrest distance to The Bronx
How far is Hillcrest from The Bronx?
Shortest distance between Hillcrest and The Bronx is 21.26 miles (34.21 km).
Flight distance from Hillcrest, NY to The Bronx, NY is 21.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
The driving distance from Hillcrest, New York to The Bronx, New York is: 31.37 miles (50.49 km) by car.
Driving from Hillcrest to The Bronx will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Hillcrest
City in Illinois, United States of America
41°7'40"N 74°2'27"W
#2 The Bronx
Borough of New York City, United States
Starting point in Hillcrest: State Highway 45 (-74.041097,41.127885)
Ending point in The Bronx: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845,40.849859)
Estimated Travel Time Between Hillcrest and The Bronx
The distance between Hillcrest and The Bronx is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Hillcrest and The Bronx. The current time is 10:01:57.
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.19 liters (1.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hillcrest and The Bronx.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hillcrest to The Bronx is $3.66 (diesel $4.12).
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hillcrest and The Bronx (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Hillcrest 31.81 miles (51 km)
Driving distance from Babylon, NY to Hillcrest 71.34 miles (115 km)
Driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Hillcrest 41.44 miles (67 km)
Driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Hillcrest 359.46 miles (578 km)
Driving distance from East Flatbush, NY to Hillcrest 42.29 miles (68 km)
Driving distance from Jamaica, NY to Hillcrest 43.17 miles (69 km)
Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Hillcrest 30.01 miles (48 km)
Driving distance from New York City, NY to Hillcrest 34.84 miles (56 km)
Driving distance from Queens, NY to Hillcrest 44.57 miles (72 km)
Driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Hillcrest 53.59 miles (86 km)
Driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Hillcrest 227 miles (365 km)
Washington Heights, NY
Driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Hillcrest 24.53 miles (39 km)


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4 edition of European Community found in the catalog.
a guide for business and government
by Brian Morris
Published 1981 by Indiana University Press in Bloomington .
European communities -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.,
European communities -- Directories.,
European communities -- Dictionaries.
Statement Brian Morris, Peggy Crane, Klaus Boehm.
Contributions Crane, Peggy., Boehm, Klaus.
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Patton suffered neck injuries either from a bullet or less likely from impact but was not seriously hurt. The rise and increasing popularity of Kabbalahwhich emphasized the shechinah and female aspects of the divine presence and human-divine relationship, and which saw marriage as a holy covenant between partners rather than a civil contract, had great influence.
The rabbis instituted legal methods to enable women to petition a rabbinical court to compel a divorce. Rashi's daughters[ edit ] Rashi had no sons, and taught the Mishnah and Talmud to his daughters, until they knew it by heart, as Jewish tradition teaches; [54] they then transferred their knowledge of original Mishnah commentary to the Ashkenazi men of the next generation.
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Celtic travel to Tynecastle to take on third-placed Hearts this weekend and the Bhoys look certain to leave the capital as Ladbrokes Premiership champions in all but name.
The Hoops currently lead second-placed Aberdeen by nine points, with four games left to play.
With a goal difference of +53 compared to the Dons' +17 three points against Hearts will see the title remain at Parkhead barring an unprecedented turn of events.
And while Celtic's away form has been questionable of late – just one win in four attempts – history suggests Ronny Deila's side will brush Saturday's hosts aside with relative ease.
Hearts last beat Celtic in April 2012 and with the Glaswegian side winning 12 and drawing two of the subsequent meetings the odds for an away win look generous even at 8/13.
Robbie Neilson's side can be backed at 4/1 to force the champions to wait a while longer to retain their crown, while it's 3/1 the sides play out a third draw in five meetings.
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Leigh Griffith's has been in sensational form this season, smashing 29 goals in 31 league appearances and there's still time to jump on the bandwagon, with the hitman 14/5 to score first for the 16th time this season and 3/4 to strike at anytime.
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1. (SBU) Summary. On a November 6 - 8 trip, President Jose Ramos
Horta traveled into FRETILIN territory to defend the Alliance
for a Parliamentary Majority (AMP) government, promote his
anti-poverty program, and counter the opposition FRETILIN
party's criticisms of against his government. He praised
Timor-Leste's foreign friends for extending goodwill and aid as
the country seeks to restore security, economic and social
progress and overcome political violence and domestic divisions.
End summary.
2. (SBU) In a move to mobilize his populist appeal, President
Jose Ramos Horta traveled on November 6 - 8 to Los Palos,
Baucau, Vemasse and nearby subdistricts for a series of direct
dialogues with the overwhelmingly pro-FRETILIN population in
those cities. In August, these areas were the scenes of
violence following the announcement of the new AMP coalition
government. Poloff joined the President's traveling party in
Baucau, along with the Portuguese Ambassador and the Malaysian
Poloff. Aides to the President described the trip as a "show
of courage" meant to win over groups of people who have felt
disenfranchised by the FRETILIN defeat in the June 30
parliamentary elections. Since last August, FRETILIN has
repeatedly criticized the President's "unwillingness to travel
to districts of FRETILIN support to explain his reasons for
forming a new government" excluding the party from power. These
accusations have also hinted at cowardice by the President for
favoring frequent trips abroad over travel within Timor-Leste.
November 5 - 8, Ramos Horta tackled the opposition on its own
turf while reaching out to new constituents. He also used the
occasion to meet with Armed Forces of Timor-Leste (F-FDTL)
troops and members of the National Police (PNTL), praising the
latter in Baucau for its work and noting that "at one time, the
(U.S.) Department of State noted your poor human rights record.
You are doing great work today, and I remind you above all
things to always observe human rights."
Pressing the flesh and feeling their pain
3. (U) During lengthy, town-hall style meetings with hundreds of
citizens in different locations, the President offered the
opportunity for citizens to ask him questions directly. Turnout
was high. In Baucau the crowds were largely welcoming, although
some questions were hostile. He addressed all questions and at
the end of each event the audiences seemed very receptive and
positive, and seemed somewhat surprised that the President
ventured into their districts to address their concerns. Ramos
Horta's main messages were the following:
-- Peace: The nation cannot afford itself to be divided by
ideologies - we are all Timorese.
-- The legality of the AMP-led government: If the AMP-led
government is illegal and unconstitutional, as FRETILIN has
charged, the question should be brought before a court of law.
If the courts find that the government is illegal, it will
resign and the President would apologize to the people.
-- Anti-Poverty Efforts: During its five years in power, the
FRETILIN government failed to improve the lot of the people and
to secure the future. The AMP government is committed to
establishing an anti-poverty program to move the country ahead,
but FRETILIN has threatened to derail it in the National
Parliament. Timor-Leste's resources are many, and its global
friendships also indicate the country is not alone.
-- Old versus New: FRETILIN is the historical basis of the
nation, and Ramos Horta stressed his role as a founding party
member. However, mistakes were made over the years. Differences
in outlook emerged between those FRETILIN leaders who went into
exile in U.S. Mozambique, Angola, Europe, and those such as
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao who continued the struggle in
Timor-Leste. Ramos-Horta stressed that Xanana was not a
"traitor" as recently alleged by FRETILIN, but rather a warrior
who fought for national independence while others were in exile.
He attempted to de-mystify former FRETILIN Prime Minister Mari
Alkatiri as a man who is a vocal critic of the current
government in spite of his own unimpressive five years in office
Ramos Horta Criticizes "Anti-Foreigner Propaganda"; Highlights
International Friendships
4. (U) At each stop, Ramos Horta introduced the members of the
diplomatic corps as representatives of the goodwill enjoyed by
Timor-Leste around the world. He complained that some
politicians and newspapers, such as the Timor Post, have been
guilty of spreading anti-foreigner propaganda in spite of the
fact that Malaysia, Australia, the U.S., Portugal, and others,
have offered us assistance. He mentioned Portugal's deep
historical friendship with Timor-Leste; Malaysia's support,
which strengthens the country's ties to ASEAN; Indonesia's new
post-Suharto democracy, which reflects a different country than
the one which occupied them; and Australia's unwavering
friendship, as exemplified through the great work of the
International Stabilization Force (ISF) "which has also been
victimized by false propaganda."
5. (C) On U.S.-Timor-Leste relations, Ramos Horta consistently
expressed his support and friendship for the U.S. in both his
public and private remarks. In his speeches, he described the
U.S. as unfairly criticized for having allegedly condoned
Indonesia's 1975 invasion at the height of the Cold War. He
said that it was time to see the U.S. as "our friend, the
world's only superpower which made it possible for us to attain
our independence." In private conversations with Poloff, he
blamed the FRETILIN leadership for almost inviting an Indonesian
invasion in 1975 by initiating a civil war and using
Marxist-Leninist slogans, which he described as "stupid and
senseless." This Marxist rhetoric, he said, had led to fears
that an Indonesian invasion was justified in order to prevent
the emergence of "another Cuba" in Southeast Asia.
What the President is Thinking
6. (C) In conversation with Poloff, the President shared his
thoughts on current issues. He said he was glad to talk to the
people directly in order to challenge FRETILIN's "divisive
rhetoric" and explain his plans to enhance their standard of
living. He described all key political players as his old
friends or acquaintances, going back many years before
independence from Portugal. Comparing Xanana and Alkatiri, said
the former was "arrogant, but he likes to pretend to be humble,
unlike Alkatiri, who doesn't even pretend to be anything but
arrogant." Nevertheless, his admiration for Xanana was clear,
especially his legacy as a fighter for independence. Ramos
Horta described "the secret to knowing Alkatiri" as
understanding his ethnic Yemeni roots, which are different from
those of most Timorese, and his years of exile in Africa. Ramos
Horta noted that if Yemenis are disliked in Indonesia by
Javenese Muslims, "imagine in a Catholic country." He also
noted Alkatiri's dour personality, which is different from the
average Timorese. "The population here likes to smile and he
never does, not even for pretense."
7. (C) On the August crisis, Ramos Horta said he had considered
appointing Alkatiri as Prime Minister, but Xanana advised him
against it. Ramos Horta believes that Alkatiri would have used
his appointment to strengthen his power and erode any one
else's. He also noted that although it cannot be proven,
Alkatiri "was certainly behind the violence," and said that many
children were found to have from 5 to 50 USD in their pockets to
throw rocks at vehicles and burn down homes and buildings,
including the Customs building in Dili. He noted "that money
came from somewhere, and I am sure it was from Alkatiri and
FRETILIN although they consistently deny it." He further noted
Alkatiri does not have the best interests of Timor-Leste at
heart as he claims, but has proven to be a manipulator through
violence" at the expense of the country's security.
8. (C) On FRETILIN, Ramos Horta described the party as "in
transition," and observed that the top party leadership was
divided, as demonstrated during the last party summit October 25
- 28, which many top leaders, including former Minister of
Public Administration Ana Pessoa, failed to attend. Ramos Horta
said he would promote his own agenda rather than simply react to
FRETILIN criticisms.
Conclusion: JRH Back In The Fray
10. (SBU) President Ramos Horta has been criticized for
traveling frequently overseas while neglecting to reach out to
those in Timor-Leste's hinterlands. He began to challenge those
criticisms when he visited the FRETILIN stronghold of Viqueque
on October 24 , continued this outreach with his November 6 - 8
trip to the centers of FRETILIN support, where he publicly
challenged the opposition's philosophy, blaming Alkatiri
directly for fomenting division, and contrasting FRETILIN's
approach with his own vision for the country. In the meantime,
FRETILIN critiqued the President's anti-poverty proposals at the
National Parliament and challenged its legality and
constitutionality in the Court of Appeals on November 8.
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The only thing left to settle in the 2018-19 club season are the European honors and it begins on Wednesday as Arsenal take on Chelsea for the Europa League title. Gab Marcotti gets you prepared with what you need to know ahead of the game.
BACKSTORY: These two clubs are less than 10 miles apart -- roughly 40 minutes by London Underground -- but they've had to travel nearly 3,000 miles to face off in Baku, Azerbaijan, where they'll contest the Europa League final. Perhaps unsurprisingly, neither team sold out its allocation of about 6,000 tickets each (in a 60,000-seat stadium).
Limited airport capacity and hotel availability also drew criticism from supporters when it came to the choice of venue, but it doesn't end there. Azerbaijan is technically still at war with neighboring Armenia over the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. Tensions between the two countries run high and Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who is Armenian, elected not to make the trip, citing security concerns.
At stake is the second biggest trophy in European football and, for Arsenal, a place in the Champions League next season. (Chelsea already qualified by finishing third in the Premier League.)
Who will win on Wednesday: Arsenal and their slick collective, or Chelsea led by the world-beating Eden Hazard?
THE ROAD TO BAKU: Both teams breezed through the group stage, often fielding second-string sides, but Arsenal had the tougher run in the knockout phases. They had to come from behind to dispatch BATE Borisov from Belarus and Rennes before hitting their stride and impressively knocking out Napoli and Valencia. It was a photonegative of Chelsea's run, which saw them win home and away in every round until the semifinal, when Eintracht Frankfurt took them all the way to penalty kicks after two draws.
- Sources: Kante set to miss Europa League final
- Premier League: Who qualifies for Europe?
- Toe Poke: The road to Baku -- how fans can make it
- Laurens: How BFFs Lacazette, Aubameyang transformed Arsenal
QUESTION MARK FOR ARSENAL: Goalkeeper Petr Cech started every knockout game in the Europa League and is retiring after Wednesday night, but two factors make you wonder whether he'll get the nod. One is that Bernd Leno has been the first-choice keeper in the league since October. Loyalty and sentimentality are great, but potential revenue from qualifying for the Champions League next season could run into the nine figures. The other is that Cech will reportedly join Chelsea in a front office role when he hangs up his cleats next month. Arsenal boss Unai Emery is giving nothing away, saying he "trusts" both keepers.
QUESTION MARK FOR CHELSEA: N'Golo Kante thought he'd recovered in time from a muscular injury late in the season only to injure his knee in training last week. Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri says he's 50/50 and his absence would be a massive blow. Kante, a midfield terrier who has developed into an effective two-way player this season, is arguably Chelsea's most important figure not named Eden Hazard. What's more, a season-ending injury to Ruben Loftus-Cheek means Chelsea are down to just three able-bodied midfielders, which is a problem when you play in a 4-3-3 formation.
TACTICAL CONTRAST: Both Emery and Sarri believe in pressing and a pass-oriented game, and both men have occasionally had a rough time from fans and pundits (more so Sarri, to be fair). But where Sarri is a staunch 4-3-3 man, hardly ever deviating from his favored system and (somewhat counterintuitive) style of play, Emery is a tactical chameleon. Back three or back four, midfield three or two, man in the hole or outright wingers or both: he seemingly pulls out a bespoke formation based on availability and opponent for every single match.
Arsenal need a big game from Mesut Ozil, given the absences of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey. Can he deliver a man-of-the-match performance when the Gunners need it most?
NEEDS TO PERFORM FOR ARSENAL: Mesut Ozil was once the poster boy for the all-conquering multicultural German national team, the slight wizard who conjured up oodles of assists for Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid and Arsenal's record signing. He's still the latter but has had a bumpy ride, with Emery benching him at times and questioning his effectiveness away from home -- Baku is very much away from home -- at others. He has the magic to unlock any defence and a big-time pedigree to match. With Aaron Ramsey injured and Mkhitaryan watching from a distance, it will be up to him to link midfield and attack.
NEEDS TO PERFORM FOR CHELSEA: As the Blues' deep-lying playmaker, Jorginho set records for the number of passes in a single game, but as his critics point out, it's purely meaningless stat-padding if the system doesn't work. Too often, it did not. Still, he's the point guard who makes Sarri's motion offense function. If he gets flustered, careless or simply passes the ball sideways endlessly, the whole machine grinds to a halt.
STAR MAN FOR ARSENAL: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is your plug-and-play striker. Whether he lines up in a front two alongside Alexandre Lacazette, up top on his own or placed out wide, his combination of speed and finishing means he'll get his chances. After all, 41 goals in 64 games (all competitions) since joining the club 18 months ago tell their own story. Whatever Arsenal's ills may be, he ain't among them.
Maurizio Sarri has had a tumultuous first season at Chelsea, but victory in the Europa League, along with a top-three finish, should do a lot to stop the criticism.
STAR MAN FOR CHELSEA: Eden Hazard is appropriately named because when the ball is at his feet, danger is near. Few men in the game can wreak havoc out of seemingly innocuous situations. Fewer still have a body that seems built for what they do: powerful backside, low to the ground, twinkle-toes on his feet. It will be a poignant occasion for him as well. He's a year away from free agency, has refused a contract extension and appears to be on his way to Real Madrid, where he'd join his boyhood idol, Zinedine Zidane.
ARSENAL WILL WIN BECAUSE ... Emery is a cup knockout specialist, particularly in the Europa League, a competition he has already won a record three times. He's pragmatic enough to spot weaknesses and make adjustments during games and with Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira, he has the weapons to neutralize and frustrate Chelsea's midfield.
CHELSEA WILL WIN BECAUSE ... Arsenal's defence has a penchant for individual errors and self-destruction like few others and Chelsea have a knack for punishing mistakes. Hazard against Arsenal's fullbacks is a mismatch regardless of whether Emery plays a back three or a back four. And there's the distinct possibility, as sometimes happens, that Ozil shows up in body only.
PREDICTION: Arsenal 2, Chelsea 1 (after extra time, which means this game, kicking off at 11 p.m. local time, will go well into Thursday)
There's very little to separate these two teams but the uncertainty over Kante sways it slightly in Arsenal's favor. There's also the fact that while both teams have plenty of players unavailable (Mkhitaryan, Ramsey and Hector Bellerin for Arsenal, Loftus-Cheek, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Antonio Rudiger for Chelsea), Emery's side have more individual match-winners.


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Q: Ubuntu 14.x/LibreOffice 4.2 - How To Print To PS File (not PDF) Not too long ago, one could take an OpenOffice/LibreOffice document under any Linux distro, choose print, and then print the PostScript output to a disk file. This is no longer possible.
Is there any way to install a plain old PostScript driver and pipe the output to disk?
For the avoidance of doubt: I need a true PostScript file with plain ASCII PostScript instructions that can be manipulated from a script. Therefore pdf2ps is of no use. It only "PS-ifies" the PDF, but leaves binary data in binary format, which is of no use.
So... to reiterate, I need get the PostScript printer stream from LibreOffice/OpenOffice document and put it in a PostScript file. I have not found such a driver.
All hints/tips appreciated.

A: What you observe is also true for Mac OS X: you can now enable or disable "PDF as the standard print job format".
To change it back to PostScript:

*

*Open the menu and go to File -> Preferences... -> LibreOffice -> Print.

*Locate the entry 'PDF as standard print job format'.

*Make sure this entry does NOT have the checkbox ticked.

*Click 'OK'.

Now the standard print job format should be set back to PostScript.
Here is a screenshot (from LibreOffice 4.4 on OS X):


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Twisted Metal 4 is a vehicular combat video game developed by 989 Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. The game was released in North America on October 31, 1999 and was re-released for the Sony Greatest Hits line-up in 2000. Like the previous installment, it wasn't released in the PAL regions.

Twisted Metal 4 is the fourth installment in the Twisted Metal series and the second and last installment to be developed by 989 Studios. The game's plot centers on Sweet Tooth, the long-time mascot of the titular Twisted Metal competition, overthrowing Calypso, the mysterious organizer of the competition, in a coup d'état. He then takes over the mantle of granting the winner of the competition a single wish, regardless of price, size or even reality.

Twisted Metal 4 received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who considered it to be an improvement over the previous Twisted Metal III, particularly in terms of level design.

Gameplay
In concept, Twisted Metal 4 is a demolition derby which permits the usage of ballistic projectiles. Players choose a vehicle and an arena—or a series of arenas in the story mode—to engage in battle with opposing drivers. A variety of weapons are obtainable by pick-ups scattered throughout the stage. The objective of the game is to be the last one standing.

The game's plot takes a different turn of events compared to its predecessors. Its intro video details the tournament's story, starting around the 1900s as a circus-type caravan that traveled across the country spreading destruction everywhere. A young Sweet Tooth finds himself amazed by the contest and runs off in its pursuit, entering and eventually winning. As his wish, he desires to become the star of Twisted Metal, which Calypso gladly grants. At first revered by the chaos he created, as time went on Sweet Tooth became jealous of Calypso, until he decides to initiate a coup d'état helped by a group of midget clowns, and takes control of Twisted Metal.

It is also discovered that Calypso's source of powers comes from a mysterious ring that consumes the souls of those who die, increasing his strength and youth, and Sweet Tooth having taken it, finds that he possess the same abilities as Calypso to grant wishes. He tends to cheat people with their wishes like Calypso does as well.

Development
After a contractual dispute with the developer of the first two games in the series, SingleTrac, Twisted Metal development duties were handed over to Sony's in-house development team, 989 Studios.

In development of Twisted Metal III, the source code and physics engine for Twisted Metal 2 weren't available because they were property of SingleTrac. Therefore, new ones had to be created from scratch instead. The new source code introduced advanced physics simulation and AI techniques to the series.

In development of Twisted Metal 4, the game was reworked to improve upon the shortcomings of Twisted Metal III, introducing smoother gameplay and softer physics. Levels were expanded further and an increased arsenal of weapons was created which would ultimately become exclusive to this game.

Characters
The game includes a total of 13 selectable characters from the start. Most characters were original characters created for the game, whereas a few of the returning characters appear as stage bosses without story. Unlike previous games in the series, each stage counts with its own boss (two bosses in The Oil Rig) to defeat in order to advance. Every boss becomes selectable after defeating the story mode at least once. The musician Rob Zombie is included in the playable characters due to the large number of his songs on the previous installment in the series, Twisted Metal III.

Reception

Twisted Metal 4 received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with an aggregate score of 68.04% on GameRankings. Brian of Game Revolution considered the game to be an improvement over Twisted Metal III and noted that the level design has improved from the previous installment, but cited some unsatisfactory levels, physics problems, and the repetitive soundtrack as negative points. Joe Fielder of GameSpot also said that the game was a "huge leap" ahead of Twisted Metal III, commenting on the improved level design, control and physics, but remarked that the latter two "remain a little too touchy and unforgiving", and that the graphics, while "prettier" than those of Twisted Metal III, "aren't nearly as sharp as the graphics in its current main competitor - Activision's Vigilante 8: Second Offense". Marc Nix of IGN commented negatively on the "toy car" control, look and sound of the vehicles, but noted the "colorful" graphics and "well-done" interactive environments.

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Home biography Rebecca Gayheart
Rebecca Gayheart Biography
Facts of Rebecca Gayheart
Quick Timeline of Rebecca Gayheart
1971 Born in Hazard, Kentucky
1986 Attended Professional Children's School
1987 Was crowned with Miss Centralian
1997 First feature film, Nothing to Lose
1997 Engaged with Brett Ratner
2004 Married to Eric Dane
2010 First child, Billie Beatrice
2011 Second child, Georgia Geraldine
Detail Timeline of Rebecca Gayheart
Born in Hazard, Kentucky
Born as Rebecca Gayheart in Hazard, Kentucky, United States of America to Curtis Gayheart and Floneva Slone, Rebecca is also known by her nickname The Noxzema girl. She is an American and is of Irish, Italian, and German descent.
Attended Professional Children's School
Though she was born in Hazard, Kentucky, she grew up in Pine Top, Kentucky. And then she moved to New York City and began studying at Professional Children's School and the Lee Strasberg Institute. She graduated from there some years later.
Was crowned with Miss Centralian
While she was in her high school days, she was not only the student but also the beauty queen. In 1987, she took part in Miss Centralian contest and she was also crowned with this title at the end of the show.
Graduate of Professional Children's School and the Lee Strasberg Institute, Rebecca began acting since 1990 and her debut acting role was in the short movie, Whatever Happened to Mason Reese?. She then appeared in several television series and commercials.
First feature film, Nothing to Lose
After making her appearance in several television commercials and television series, she made her feature film debut and that was in the movie, Nothing to Lose in 1997. That year, she also appeared in another movie, Scream 2.
Engaged with Brett Ratner
In 1997, Rebecca got married to director, producer and screenwriter Brett Ratner. He is also a film editor and music video director. But before getting married they called off this engagement. The actual reason about this sad news is unknown.
Married to Eric Dane
Few years later she was found having love affairs with actor Eric Dane. They got married on 29th of October 2004 and as a loving spouse they welcomed two children together. They got married after being in touch for about ten months.
First child, Billie Beatrice
After being married with actor Eric Dane, she became pregnant for the first time at the end of 2009 and she finally welcomed it on 3rd of March 2010. That time, she welcomed a baby girl and they named her Billie Beatrice.
Second child, Georgia Geraldine
She also became mother for the second time in her life and that was at the end of 2011. She and her loving husband, actor Eric Dane welcomed their second child together on 28th of December and that time it was also a baby girl and they named her Georgia Geraldine.
Rebecca was in a relationship with an American director, producer, and screenwriter Brett Ratner. The couple was also engaged, but couldn't make it to marriage. The pair was engaged from 1996 - 2004. Rebecca's former fiancee Brett was accused of sexual misconduct including Olivia Munn, Natasha Henstridge in late 2017.
Rebecca is married to her actor boyfriend Eric Dane. The couple is also parents to two daughters, Billie Beatrice and Georgia Geraldine.
Rebecca was sentenced to three years of probation and a one-year suspension of her driving license, a $2,800 fine and 750 hours of community service, following June 13, 2001's incident. She hit a nine-year-old Jorge Cruz Jr. while driving through the street of Los Angeles, and she pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter.
Rebecca completed her education from Professional Children's School and the Lee Strasberg Institue, based in New York. She was named Miss Centralina during her high school days. Rebecca began acting since 1990 and her debut acting role was in the short movie, Whatever Happened to Mason Reese?. She then appeared in several TV series and in 1997, she made her feature film debut and that was in the movie, Nothing to Lose.
In 2002, Rebecca was hired to portray the role of Inara Serra on the TV series Firefly but was fired only after a day of filming, for director Joss Whedon witnessed lack of chemistry between her and the rest of the cast.
She has also appeared in movies like Scream 2, Urban Legend, Urban Legends: Final Cut, Bunny Whipped, Grey Lady and TV shows including Sliders, Invasion, Dead Like Me, The Division, Medium, CSI: Miami.
The annual salary she has been earning is unknown, however, her net worth is said to be around $5 million.
In 2009, Rebeccas, Eric, and former Miss Teen USA Kari Ann Peniche's sex tape were leaked online on Gawker Media's Defamer blog. The couple filed a $1 million lawsuit against Media in September 2009. In August 2010, Media agreed to pay the couple a million for posting their homemade sex tape.


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"GAGAN enhances reliability and reduces delays to aircraft"
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V Somasundaram, Member Air Navigation Services (ANS), Airports Authority of India highlights the importance and role of GAGAN in air navigation
What are the key challenges before aviation and the role of AAI?
Considering the transformational rate of growth in passenger traffic, airline fleet and the aircraft movements anticipated in the next few decades, the challenges that confront aviation are the need for matching airport/CNS-ATM infrastructure, airport/airspace capacity enhancement and technology up gradation. Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken a number of initiatives to upgrade the airport and airspace infrastructure to cater for the spiraling growth in air traffic, with emphasis on safety and efficiency of aircraft operations and comfort to the traveling public.
As far as Air Navigation Services are concerned, we have improved by leaps and bounds in terms of CNSATM infrastructure. Augmentation of radar coverage, complete automation of Air Traffic Management at major airports and implementation of data link communication are some of the major technological initiatives that we have taken up to improve operational efficiency and safety. The recent international recognition in terms of Jane's ATC award 2012 is a firm testimony to our achievements in this direction. The other major technological initiatives on the anvil are the Air Traffic Flow Management System and operationalization of the Satellite Based Navigation System of India called GAGAN.
How is GPS being integrated in the modernization of AAI's plans in aviation security and navigation?
GAGAN is designed to provide the additional accuracy, availability and integrity necessary to enable users to rely on GPS for all phases of flight, from enroute through approach for all qualified airports within the GAGAN service volume. GAGAN, through its improved positional information will be an enabler for Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) and Route optimization through direct routing.
It has been said that India will have certified GAGAN by 2013. How close we are to this?
GAGAN signal in space is already available. It has entered the final operational phase and on certification of the system, which is in process, the system is expected to be operational by June 2013.
Are we equipped to put GAGAN to its optimum use for air navigation?
As I mentioned earlier, GAGAN is operational and signals are already available for non-aviation use. On certification, the system will be available for aviation use for aircraft equipped with suitable SBAS receivers. As such, we are fully committed and ready to put the system in operation for aviation as per schedule.
What is your preparation to make prospective users aware about GAGAN and its applications?
A GNSS User meet was organized jointly by ISRO and AAI in which 250 delegates from the government, aviation industry and educational institutions participated. The meeting provided all the participants with an insight into GAGAN, its operation, potential areas of its application, the advantages of GAGAN, etc. Another GNSS user meet has been planned in Delhi this month. In addition, many awareness programs and interactive sessions on GAGAN have been organized as part of conferences/ seminars conducted by AAI and other aviation-related organizations.
How is the implementation of GAGAN going to be commercially beneficial for the Indian Aviation Industry?
GAGAN through improved position information permits approaches with vertical guidance, thereby improving access to the airport even during bad weather conditions and consequently reducing diversion of aircraft to other airports. This ensures fuel savings for airlines and reduction in environmental emission. GAGAN enhances reliability and reduces delays in flights, and aids passengers by defining more precise terminal area procedures that feature parallel routes and optimized airspace corridors. This again ensures considerable flight time/fuel savings and valuable man-hours contributing immensely to the Indian economy apart from environmental benefits.
How do you see the issue of interference and spoofing of satellite signals as threats for the aviation industry? Is AAI preparing for any special measures to counter it?
Unintentional interference to GNSS signals may arise from several sources, operating in the same bands as GNSS or in other bands. A non-exhaustive list would include mobile and fixed VHF communications, television signals, certain radars, mobile satellite communications, military systems, point-to-point microwave links, GNSS repeaters and systems on-board aircraft (both avionics and passenger devices).
Intentional interference to GNSS signals (jamming) so far has typically targeted non-aviation users, but it may affect aviation users as well. Presently, AAI is mitigating the effects of interference by effective spectrum management and interference tracking.
Further, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), AAI, other ANSPs, standardization bodies, manufacturers and aircraft operators are also assessing the cost-benefit aspect of an effective solution to the above issues which is the use of multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS. As far as the interference caused by Ionospheric scintillations is concerned, the Unique IONO algorithm developed for GAGAN would address the issue to a large extent.
The ultimate goal of the industry is to establish an institutional and legal framework that would enable the unrestricted use of any GNSS element.