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Mackenna's Gold
A bandit kidnaps a Marshal who has seen a map showing a gold vein on Indian lands, but other groups are looking for it too, while the Apache try to keep the secret location undisturbed.
Director: J. Lee Thompson
Actors: Burgess Meredith, Camilla Sparv, Gregory Peck, Julie Newmar, Keenan Wynn, Lee J. Cobb, Omar Sharif, Raymond Massey, Ted Cassidy, Telly Savalas
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In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
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An unlikely friendship unfolds between a young deaf boy, Wesley, and a fugitive criminal who takes refuge in an abandoned barn on the family's rural North Dakota farm.
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The A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split – or the Triple "Wow Effect"
If the Double Split was the über-Chronograph, what can we say about the A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split?
calendar 01/02/2018 | ic_dehaze_black_24px By Brice Goulard | ic_query_builder_black_24px 10 min read |
In the watchmaking world, there is the chronograph complication – in itself a complex type of movement that is hard to develop and to assemble. Then, there is the flyback chronograph, allowing for an instant reset-start of the timing session. And for years, right at the top of the food chain was the Split Seconds or rattrapante chronograph – the ultimate version of the stopwatch. That was the status quo until A. Lange & Söhne came on the market with a watch nicknamed by collectors the "Mighty Double Split" or the "Über-Chronograph", a timepiece with split seconds and split minutes. This year, at the SIHH 2018, A. Lange & Söhne presented the Triple Split, the "mighter than mighty" version of its rattrapante chronograph. One watch to rule them all…
Introductory note…
The A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split is a pure demonstration of desirable inutility…
Having a watch of these characteristics in your hands or on your wrist, even if it's just for a couple of minutes, makes it hard to keep your journalistic objectivity intact. So please excuse me if the following article gets lyrical and enthusiastic… That is the effect a watch like the A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split can have on a watch lover. But before that, I have to ask a simple question: Is the Triple Split useful? And the answer is: No! This watch has simply no rational purpose. The Double Split was already a demonstration of desirable inutility and the Triple Split follows the same path. Don't get me wrong, though. I say so with all due respect and a lot of affection. This watch is in the same vein as a Lamborghini Aventador SV or a Bugatti Chiron. Impossible to use on the road yet oh-so-essential at the same time. The Lange Triple Split is a dream machine, and dreams aren't made to be rational. That being said, let's have a look at this piece of pure "watch eroticism".
The Triple Split Complication
What is a split? What is a double split? And more importantly, what is a triple split? Or in short, why is the ALS Triple Split THE most complicated chronograph ever created?
Once upon a time, watchmakers created an instrument named the chronograph – or the stopwatch (with a lot of queries about who actually created it – Nicolas Rieussec or Louis Moinet). A chronograph is a watch for timing events. They were created in order to calculate the length of an event, from its beginning to its end. Whether they are now used to measure the cooking time of your pasta or the length of a meeting, their first goal was to time races. A chronograph is an instrument on which time can be started, stopped and reset. First created as stand-alone pieces, they would later find their way into wristwatches, alongside the indication of the time.
So what is a split-seconds chronograph, or rattrapante in French? With the advent of racing (horses, cars, dog racing…), users discovered that a chronograph was good to time an entire race or a single lap, but incapable of timing intermediate events such as laps. This is where the split seconds makes sense. Remember that most of the traditional complications were purpose-built (the minute repeater, for instance, was created in order to consult the time at night…) The split-seconds chronograph allows time to be split and can be used to time several laps of a race in a row, without losing track of the entire event.
Split-seconds chronographs are easy to recognise, thanks to two independent seconds hands. Here, the same complication is applied to the minute and the hour counters.
While a chronograph is equipped with one seconds hand, a rattrapante has two. When activated, both hands move simultaneously. However, by pressing an extra-pusher, you can stop one of them, thus timing one part of the event, while the main seconds hand continues its path around the dial. By pressing the pusher again, the subsidiary seconds hand will catch up with the main hand – hence the name rattrapante from the French rattraper – to catch up. One issue though, this device only allows the timing of intermediate events of less than 60 seconds.
In 2004, A. Lange & Söhne came on the market with a stunning watch, both visually and mechanically, the Double Split. Not only did it feature the split function on the central seconds hand, but added a split to the 30-minute counter. In short, you were now able to time several laps in a row, even for elapsed times of up to 30 minutes. And if this is not enough, the Double Split also featured a flyback function, meaning that the chronograph could be stopped, reset and started again "on the fly", by simply pressing the pusher at 4 o'clock once.
What about the Triple Split? As you have probably guessed, the new A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split features three rattrapante functions. In addition to being able to split the seconds and the minutes, it can now split the hours. In his introductory article, Frank Geelen explained: "Now you can also record events with a duration of no less than 12 hours. For instance, measuring the times of two F1 race cars competing, of two cyclists in a Tour de France leg, or two runners in a marathon." And once again, there is a flyback function that involves all three pairs of hands. Maybe it's not something you'll use on a daily basis, but just like a Bugatti Chiron, it is a stunning example of mechanical prowess. Period!
The A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split
Leaving the technical part aside for a while, the A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split seems like a natural extension of the Double Split. Collectors won't feel lost at first glance since this watch follows the same concept as its predecessor – however, a closer look reveals quite a few differences.
The Triple Split shares the same 43.2mm case as the Double Split, even if it is slightly thicker (we're talking minimal differences here with just 0.3mm added). This translates into a thick, bulky and large watch on the wrist and a far cry from a subtle dress watch. This perception of grandeur is even reinforced by the shape of the case, with its combination of a thick convex bezel and robust lugs. No bad feelings here, just a simple observation. The Double was a large watch, the Triple is the same. Yet, this has never prevented collectors from loving them.
When it comes to colours, A. Lange & Söhne has chosen to give the Triple Split one of its signature styles, a relatively discreet and modern combination of a white gold case and grey dial with white sub-counters – which can also be found on the Datograph Perpetual. The solid silver dial is, as usual, galvanized and offers a rich metallic colour, typical of the Saxonian brand's production. The contrast with the rhodium-plated or blued hands is very good – which is important here since there are no fewer than 10 hands on the dial of the Triple Split!
As for the dial, the main difference with the Double Split is the addition of a 12-hour counter, while the AB/AUF power reserve indicator is now placed at 6 o'clock – instead of at its 12 o'clock position on the Double Split. The main hands match the case material and all the rattrapante hands are made from blued steel. The large inner flange keeps its tachymeter scale. Applied facetted hour markers in rhodium-plated gold complete this dial. Overall, no dramatic changes in terms of style and design.
The Triple "Wow Effect" of the Triple Split… The movement
There is a clear consensus amongst watch lovers and industry insiders that chronograph movements manufactured by A. Lange & Söhne are amongst the best in the world, both mechanically and visually. The Datograph was a reference, so is the 1815 and the Double Split was the final uppercut. No surprises then with the Triple Split, it is simply astonishing. As a joke, I wanted to highlight the "triple wow effect" as a reference to the name of the watch, but actually, there's a certain reality here.
Wow effect, stage 1 – The first glance of this movement when you turn the watch and discover the view through the case back is like a slap across the face as you try and take in the absolute debauchery of parts, all arranged with an incredible depth and an infinite succession of recesses and reliefs. The movement of the Triple Split is richer than anything you've probably ever seen before. In fact, you hardly understand at first what is happening in this small area, barely larger than a coin.
Wow effect, stage 2 – Sit down, relax and breathe. After the initial surprise comes a moment for contemplation and understanding. How is it humanly possible to have so many gears, levers, wheels and screws packed in one single movement? The calibre of the A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split is probably one of the most exuberant movements ever made. Nothing is hidden, no large bridges have been added to cover the moving parts… The entire chronograph mechanism is exposed. There is so much going on that the regulating organ is barely visible. With so few bridges on top, it even makes you wonder how the parts are held in place… Watchmakers have stacked so many parts, created such a complex view, and yet, everything feels well organised. At certain angles, this movement looks like a micro-city, with skyscrapers and avenues. It really is a stunning movement.
Wow effect, stage 3 – Now it's time to observe the decoration under a loupe. In this field, A. Lange & Söhne never disappoints. Whether we look at the entry-level Saxonia Thin or the Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite, all watches are finished and decorated with the same loving attention to detail. The difference here comes from the complexity of the parts and the number of parts – and we're talking 567 parts. All of them, without a single exception, are decorated by hand and finished with extreme care. Beveled bridges, polished and blued screws, levers with anglages on their sides, brushed surfaces on all steel parts, sharp interior and exterior angles. The most impressive thing is that Lange never takes shortcuts to make watchmakers' lives easier. Take a look, for instance, at the chronograph levers. They could be shaped in a much simpler way. Yet, their curved and complex shapes make them even more appealing, requiring them to be finished by hand. In short, the decoration of the Triple Split is flawless.
Looking at the movement from a technical perspective, you could imagine finding the exact same base as the Double Split… But no. If the chronograph mechanism on top looks familiar, it has to be noted that the movement doesn't have the same power reserve. Today it boasts 55 hours of energy, versus only 38 hours for the Double Split. Also, the addition of a third rattrapante function doesn't mean the incorporation of a few additional parts. The movement comprises 567 parts while the Double Split only has 465 parts. It is truly complicated.
How can one fail to be impressed by the A. Lange & Sohne Triple Split? The Double Split was already one of the most remarkable chronographs available on the market. The Triple Split closes the circle.
In all fairness, the Triple Split remains quite close to its predecessor, which on the other hand will not reduce the 'wow factor'. It is truly a lesson in horology, whatever angle you choose – visual, technical, decoration… It is a true statement piece, which has no other purpose than to make us dream and to create desire. Is it a necessary watch? No, but it is an essential piece of watchmaking art. Only 100 collectors will have the right to wear this watch and surprisingly, its price of EUR 139,000 feels almost acceptable (the Double Split in Pink gold is priced at EUR 117,600). It certainly is an insane amount, yet consider the competition (if ever there is a competitor for this watch) and you'll see that it is rather well positioned.
More details on www.alange-soehne.com.
Technical specifications – A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split
Case: 43.2mm diameter x 15.6mm height - 18k white gold, polished and satin-brushed - sapphire crystal on both sides
Movement: Calibre L132.1, in-house - hand-wound - 567 parts, including 46 jewels and 5 screwed gold chatons - 3HZ frequency - 55h power reserve - triple rattrapante chronograph with flyback function
Display: Hours and minutes (central axis) - chronograph seconds hand and rattrapante hand (central axis) - small seconds (at 9 o'clock) - 30-minute counter with rattrapante hands (at 3 o'clock) - 12-hour counter with rattrapante hands (at 12 o'clock) - power reserve indicator (at 6 o'clock)
Strap: Hand-stitched alligator leather, black - deployant buckle in white gold
Reference: 424.038F - limited to 100 pieces - available in September 2018
Price: EUR 139,000 (inc. German taxes)
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koimaster says:
Great review. shared it at my forum as well as facebook and twitter. I like to read a good review as opposed to the run of the mill sponsored ones.
Daniel Chng says:
Why is this not tagged under "Grande Complication"?
Brice Goulard says:
@Daniel – A 'grande complication' is something very precisely defined. If we look at this type of watches in a strict way, a Grande Complication is a watch that features the combination of
– A chiming function (minute repeater, sonnerie, 5-minute repeater)
– A calendar function (most of the time a perpetual calendar)
– A timing function (a chronograph, a fly-back chronograph or a split-seconds chronograph)
The Triple Split is an exceptional watch, certainly the most complex chronograph around… But it remains "only" a chronograph and lacks two functions to be officially named a "Grande Complication"
@Brian: Very clear answer. Thanks!
@Brice: Very clear answer. Thanks!


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Best in France: Credit Agricole Group
Structured Products Europe Awards 2007
Credit Agricole Group has cemented its position in the French structured products market and further enhanced the range of instruments it offers to retail clients and high-net-worth individuals during 2007. The group is the uncontested market leader in France, having launched 21 structured funds for a total of EUR6.4 billion by mid-September and issued seven of the 10 largest funds in the market this year.
Credit Agricole had managed to increase its market share of assets under management to 29.5% by July 2007, up from 28.3% at the end of last year. Furthermore, total market sales of structured products have shot up to 41% of the market this year compared to 32% last year.
The group's success is based on tailoring solutions to its client base, whether they are retail networks of the group's LCL (Le Credit Lyonnais) or Credit Agricole regional bank brands, or high-net-worth individuals from the private banking arms of LCL Banque Privee or Credit Agricole's Banque de Gestion Privee Indosuez (BGPI).
"We have a strong geographical position in France and the expertise and experience to create products that fit each client segment in the market and each brand within the group," says Christophe da Silva, product development and marketing, Credit Agricole Structured Asset Management (Casam).
Juliette Nigrelli, head of operational marketing, banking networks and private banking at Credit Agricole Asset Management (Caam) explains that the group has a close affiliation to its networks in the design process of any product. "There is co-operation between the structurers, sales people and end clients to work on ideas. We are very careful that everyone involved in the selling process and the clients themselves truly understand and are comfortable with the products we offer. It is a long-term process but we need to ensure we have the right product and one that really does correspond to what is needed by our clients in the market," she says.
"Our success is built on the fact that the product design is really driven by the clients and their needs," adds Yannic Raulin, head of structuring for France at Casam.
This is borne out in the big success story of this year represented by the Jayanne range of life insurance structured funds, particularly Jayanne 4, which, at EUR2,145 billion, is the largest structured fund to be launched in France and had a whopping 220,000 clients.
Catherine Leroy, co-head of product marketing at Casam, explains that the Jayanne range was created to answer a specific need of Credit Agricole clients. "We tried to find a concept that would reassure clients and give them more money than the simple (non-unit-linked life insurance) Euro Contract they were previously invested in. We have been helped by the Fourgous amendment, which allows clients to transfer savings from Euro Contracts to unit-linked life insurance contracts without losing tax benefits," she says.
The Jayanne product has become a mainstay in the market. New funds are launched on a quarterly basis as clients have become comfortable investing in the product. Jayanne 5 and 6 added a new autocallable feature in response to investors' demand for shorter-term products, says da Silva. Here, there is an early redemption at the end of year five if the worst index is above its initial level and investors receive their capital plus 30% performance.
The group is also targeting high-net-worth individuals of the newly created LCL Banque Privee with a range of specially designed products. The LCL Paradoxe 2012 is a five-year structured product that is not capital guaranteed and is linked to the performance of the DJ Eurostoxx 50. This allows a client to benefit from either an increase or decrease of the market and the client receives 100% of the fall of the market, which is capped at 40%. "This is a new strategy and we wanted to design something that would be a flagship product for the new organisation of LCL high-net-worth clients," says Leroy. "The innovation and story of the product is simple - you win if the index falls or rises."
High-net-worth individuals of Credit Agricole's private banking arm BGPI are also being targeted in a similar fashion with the Vendome Quintuple Opportunite range of autocallable structured funds. Four such funds have been launched this year, offering an 8% annual coupon and redeemable if the index rises above a certain level after each year. There is also capital protection unless the index falls by more than 40%. "It is a very interesting product because it is a real compromise between the fact that financial markets are a long-term investment and the fact that people are looking for short-term maturities. This product succeeds in marrying these two principles and has been a success with private banking clients," says Leroy.
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India's largest floating solar plant to come up in Sagardighi
West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) will commission the plant that will have solar modules afloat on the Hydrolio floating platform, made by French company Ciel & Terre
Saibal Gupta
Kolkata: The West Bengal cabinet on Thursday approved a 5MW grid-connected floating solar project at Sagardighi Thermal Power Project (SgTPP) in Murshidabad. State power minister Sovondeb Chattopadhyay raised the issue at the cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Mamata Banerjee. It was later approved by the cabinet.
At a press conference, home secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay said: "This floating solar plant with 5MW capacity will be the largest of its kind in the country. Previously, there was one at Chittur near Tirupati that had a generation capacity of 4MW. The state government will have to spend Rs 22 crore for developing the plant. It will be able to provide electricity to more than 1 lakh households after becoming fully operational".
Sources close to the development indicated that Covid pandemic could delay the completion. "The project was supposed to be completed in April 2020 but because of Covid, everything was put on hold. We can't specify now the exact timeframe for project completion," a senior power department official said.
West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) will commission the plant that will have solar modules afloat on the Hydrolio floating platform, made by French company Ciel & Terre. The project is to be developed in raw water pond number 3 of SgTPP on a turnkey basis.
According to senior power department officials, Bengal is seriously considering alternative sources of power. "After this, WBPDCL will come up with another 5MW floating solar PV project for Santhaldih Thermal Power Station in Purulia district. This will open new avenues of power generation," the official said.
Floating solar PV projects are slowly gaining traction in India. Over the past few months, a number of tenders for such projects have been issued. These include a 3MW project tendered by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation set to be developed in the Meghadrigedda Reservoir in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited too tendered a 2MW floating solar project in the Mudasarlova Reservoir, also in Visakhapatnam.
In December 2017, Solar Energy Corporation of India had invited expressions of interest to set up 10GW of floating solar PV projects in a phased manner over the following three years.
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For immigration law firms, software can be a crucial tool to help improve efficiency and make work easier for attorneys. However, the term "software" is expansive, and knowing which particular platforms to use requires careful research. With new apps and websites emerging every day, it can be hard to keep track of them all.
These technologies span the categories of communication, scheduling, payments, and more.
For that reason, we've put together a list of proven platforms that immigration lawyers have implemented with great success in their firms. These technologies span the categories of communication, scheduling, payments, and more. Some are free, while others require paid subscriptions, but all can help simplify the complicated workings of an immigration law firm. Hopefully this list can save you time as you consider which technologies to employ in your own practice.
Dropbox – Dropbox is a cloud-based storage application that allows attorneys to keep and access their files online. From client information to forms and miscellaneous documents, everything stored on Dropbox can be easily accessed from any device. Moreover, Dropbox's collaborative functionality allows users to create shared folders, so multiple people in a firm can have access to a single set of files. The free package includes 2 gigabytes of storage, which can be upgraded with a paid subscription.
Google Hangouts – Ongoing communication is vital to the success of any immigration law firm, and Google Hangouts has made it easier than ever before. Instead of having to organize meetings in person or by phone, the platform provides a sophisticated channel for conferencing with colleagues online. Along with basic audio and video calling capabilities, Google Hangouts includes a screen sharing feature, which allows users to broadcast a video of their desktop to others in order to work through problems in real time. The best part? It's all free!
Google Drive – Like Dropbox, Google Drive is a cloud-based storage application. What sets it apart is that it allows users to produce documents in-platform, with all the functionality of software like Microsoft Office. Drive includes Docs, Sheets, and Slides, which are the Google equivalents to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint respectively. Documents created in Drive can be exported to an array of useful file formats, making for seamless collaboration with those not using the platform. Drive can be especially functional for immigration lawyers using other Google services, as it integrates well with Gmail and Google Calendar.
LawPay – Accepting payments from clients is a vital part of any law firm's business model, and LawPay offers a simple and secure way to do so. Specially designed for the legal industry, the service processes credit card transactions through its secure online platform. LawPay serves thousands of firms and is vetted by 48 state bar associations in the United States, making it a reputable solution for attorneys looking to digitize their firm's finances. Other cool features include custom payment pages, which allow firms to add their unique branding to LawPay's interface, as well as integration with dozens of popular legal software products.
Slack – Intra-firm communication software comes in many different forms, and Slack offers a slightly more comprehensive option than the aforementioned Google Hangouts. The service removes the hassle and formality of email and makes communication a more team-based endeavor. Users can create channels, which are essentially chatrooms, and assign certain members of the firm to them. For example, a channel labeled #marketing might include all the members of a firm's marketing department, as well as upper management. This way, team members will only receive the information they care about. Slack also includes direct messaging capability, so any two members of a firm can communicate privately through the platform.
Acuity Scheduling – Immigration law can be a demanding profession, with crowded schedules and long work days common. Fortunately, keeping track of all these appointments has been simplified by services like Acuity Scheduling. The online time management application allows clients to see the availability of their attorneys and schedule meetings directly through the platform, which removes the hassle of both parties having to repeatedly check a calendar. Instead, clients can fill out forms and provide pertinent information through the Acuity app, saving valuable time. Other features include non-intrusive notifications and integration with other scheduling platforms.
Squarespace – Building a professional website from scratch is difficult and requires a solid knowledge of web design. Luckily, services like Squarespace allow companies to create clean, customizable websites for a low monthly fee. Boasting a robust library of templates, Squarespace allows customers to choose a look geared perfectly for their business. Rather than shelling out to hire an expensive freelancer, Squarespace offers comparable results for a fraction of the price. Having a strong web presence is vital for immigration law firms these days. Because of this, a service like Squarespace can be a wise investment.
Thumbtack – Running an immigration law practice is complicated, and not all of a firm's needs can be fulfilled in-house. Sometimes, attorneys need to outsource for tasks ranging from branding to tech support to fixing a broken pipe in the office. Thumbtack makes this easy, connecting its users with local professionals in pretty much every field imaginable. With Thumbtack, attorneys can get free cost estimates and compare competitive bids from contractors, allowing for the affordable completion of even the most arcane jobs.
RubyReceptionist – Maintaining a company phone number round-the-clock can be exhausting and time-consuming work. That said, responding to phone inquiries is often one of the best ways to get new business. RubyReceptionist offers an ideal solution to this dilemma, allowing to firms to delegate their phone lines to friendly, remote receptionists that answer calls according to customized instructions. These trained professionals can redirect callers, take messages, and more, representing businesses well and cutting costs at the same time. If this wasn't enough, the RubyReceptionist mobile app allows customers to monitor call activity and edit instructions on the fly.
Docketwise – Immigration law requires the preparation of extensive forms for USCIS, as well as regular communication with clients and meticulous internal planning. Specially designed for the field with input from established practitioners, Docketwise brings together all of this into a single comprehensive case management platform. Features include collecting client information with personalized questionnaires, easily using this data to create forms, and managing cases through a suite of administrative functions. By integrating all of these important tasks into a single user-friendly platform, Docketwise saves time and improves efficiency for immigration attorneys.


Briefly stated, in a motor accident which occurred on 22.09.2009, Ajit Singh, who was at the relevant time 23 years of age died. His parents, who were in the age group of 40 to 45 years, filed a petition claiming compensation. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal held that the established income of the deceased was around Rs. 4,200/- per month and after deduction of 50% as the deceased was unmarried, calculated the same as Rs. 2,100/- per month. Thereafter, it applied multiplier 15, taking the age of the "parents of the deceased" into consideration.
"11. The remaining question is only on multiplier. The High Court following Santosh Devi, has taken 13 as the multiplier. Whether the multiplier should depend on the age of the dependents or that of the deceased, has been hanging fire for sometime; but that has been given a quietus by another three Judge Bench decision in Reshma Kumar. It was held that the multiplier is to be used with reference to the age of the deceased. One reason appears to be that there is certainty with regard to the age of the deceased but as far as that of dependents is concerned, there will always be room for dispute as to whether the age of the eldest or youngest or even the average etc. is to be taken.
Considering the aforementioned principle expounded in Sarla Verma, which has been affirmed by the Constitution Bench of this Court in National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi and others, the appellants are justified in insisting for applying multiplier 18.
Hon'ble Dipak Misra, C.J.I., A.M. Khanwilkar and Dr. D.Y. Chanderchud, JJ., have held that accordingly, we have no hesitation in setting aside the said finding of the High Court. As a result, the appellants would be entitled to the enhanced compensation as determined by the High Court in its entirety without any deduction towards contributory negligence. In other words, we restore the finding of the Tribunal rendered on issue No. 1 against the respondents and hold that respondent No. 1 negligently parked the Gas Tanker /offending vehicle in the middle of the road without any indicator or parking lights.
Accordingly, we affirm the enhanced compensation payable to the claimants as determined by the High Court.
We set aside the direction given by the High Court in paragraph 16 of the impugned judgment regarding deduction of 50% of the total compensation awarded to the claimants towards contributory negligence.
Archit Saini v. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., 2018 (183) AIC 21 S.C.
An accident took place at about 7:30 p.m. on 27 May, 2009 when Smt. Jai Devi and her nephew Nitin were walking down a street in their village. A motor vehicle driven by Rakesh in the reverse gear hit them. Nitin was run over by the rear wheel of the car and died on the spot. Smt. Jai Devi received multiple injuries. Two claim petitions were filed before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ('the Tribunal'). One of them was by Smt. Jai Devi. The second was by Somvir and Smt. Saroj, the parents of Nitin. The vehicle involved in the accident (a Maruti 800 bearing Registration No DL-3CC-3684) was registered in the name of Vijay Kumar, the First respondent. According to the First respondent, he had sold the vehicle to the Second respondent on 12 July, 2007 prior to the accident and had banded over possession of the vehicle together with relevant documents including the registration certificate, and forms 29 and 30 for transfer of the vehicle. The Second respondent stated before the Tribunal that he sold the vehicle to the Third respondent on 18 September, 2008. The Third respondent in turn claimed before the Tribunal to have sold the vehicle to the petitioner. The petitioner, in the course of his written statement claimed that he had sold the vehicle to Meer Singh.
The submission of the petitioner is that a failure to intimate the transfer will only result in a fine under section 50 (3) but will not invalidate the transfer of the vehicle. In Dr. T.V. Jose, this Court observed that there can be transfer of title by payment of consideration and delivery of the car. But for the purposes of the Act, the person whose name is reflected in the records of the registering authority is the owner. The owner within the meaning of section 2 (30) is liable to compensate. The mandate of the law must be fulfilled.
Naveen Kumar v. Vijay Kumar, 2018 (183) AIC 27 S.C.


A distracted driver who ran a red light and hit a pedestrian has been jailed for 16 months.
Colin Sloss, 29, was changing the radio in his van when he drove through the light and hit 54-year-old David Moffat.
Mr Moffat was taken to the Southern General Hospital and spent there months in intensive care before being released to his daughter's care.
Sloss, from Bridge of Weir, pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to causing serious injury by dangerous driving on Springburn Road, on February 14, 2017.
Sheriff Norman Ritchie QC jailed Sloss - who is already serving a sentence - for 16 months and disqualified him from driving for two years.
The court heard Sloss was driving on Springburn Road and failed to stop at a red light.
Procurator fiscal depute Mark Allan said he continued through the junction and "appeared to be"in a hurry" and other drivers described his driving as "erratic".
On approach to the junction when the car in front slowed and stopped for the red light, Sloss continued driving.
He moved lanes and continued driving up Springburn Road while Mr Moffat was crossing at he pedestrian crossing, Sloss hit him.
The man was thrown on to the road when Sloss' van came to a stop and suffered serious head, leg and chest injuries and was unconscious.
Members of the public stopped to help and the emergency services were called.
Mr Moffat was taken to the Southern General where he spent three months in intensive care.
He was unconscious and unresponsive for a long time and need surgery for a fractured leg and a metal cage to be fitted.
The court heard he had chest injuries including a punctured leg and head injury and now has issues with memory loss.
On April 29, 2017 he was released in to his daughter's care and she is in charge of his affairs. He has been receiving physical therapy a few times a week and still has regular hospital appointments.
As a result of his head injury he has cognitive issues and memory loss and no recollection of the crash.
Mr Allan said he "cannot yet fully take care of himself but can now make microwave ready meals and a cup of tea for himself".
Defence lawyer Callum Weir said Sloss was "distracted with his radio" and said at the time he had to go round the car that stopped at the red light or go in to the back of it.


He was fortunate enough to thrift shop the bits from the neck down and to good success. He scored a rather fancy looking pair of shoes with appropriately pointed toes and a bit of heel in a Good Will for $4. Another shopper stopped to exclaim over his good find. A stellar brand. Italian, you know. Shawn looked at the shoes and chose not to tell the man the purpose for which he intended to use them.
The only thing that truly required sewing was the head. We bought enough felt to cover several drafts and hit upon a success on version #2. Not bad really. In truth, it's modeled after a comfortable old sweatshirt's hood. We exagerated the size, bisected it to provide the two separate colors, and worked in a little shaping to make the eyes pop up. All told, it was one evening's work. I drafted the pattern and did the structural sewing. Shawn sewed on the eyes and the snaps that shape the mouth. And voila – we have a toad.
Below is a family portrait of our rather motley crew. (Though there is a connection between Shawn's costume and the kiddo's; bonus points if you can pick it out.) Also shown is my steam punk costume, but I'm afraid the description of that project must wait for another day.
Wasn't there a cartoon version of the Legend of Sleepy. Hollow that involved Toad? Sorry... I mean J. Thaddeus Toad, Esq. ?
10 points to the pretty lady.
10 points to the pretty lady. Disney released their cartoon version of both stories together as "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad." And they are fine cartoons, though I must also recommend the original books.


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Play "We shall drive out all evil in this realm!"
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Play "Thanks for the experience."
Play "Better luck next respawn."
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All for (regenerative) Energy
By Norbert Gemmeke, Managing Director, Business Unit HARTING Electric
The energy transition is in full swing and is pervading all branches and sectors of industry. The European Union has set itself the goal of being a global pioneer in combating climate change and of achieving climate neutrality by the middle of the century. CO2 avoidance targets are derived from these aims and objectives, which can only be achieved if not only energy supply but also industrial sectors significant contributions. The challenges for companies, also those beyond the energy-intensive sectors, are tremendous: Due to spiralling energy costs, more and more producers are looking for new approaches and are reviewing efficiency of their processes.
HARTING is committed to accompanying its industry partners on this course, and, in line with the concept of "Connectivity+", is combining products and solutions which, among other things, generate benefits for the social megatrend of sustainability. Energy generation, transmission and storage as well as the sustainable use of resources require know-how and a discerning view of the bigger picture. HARTING can do something to help its customers achieve their savings targets, because it meets the challenges of efficient power transmission every day.
Our Connectivity+ solutions represent a significant element in the energetic transformation and are multifaceted in this respect. We accompany our customers in different application environments. Activities and measures in one of the following three areas have emerged as central to the success of energy-oriented transformation projects and form the foundation of the Connectivity+ concept in the field of sustainability:
Efficiency optimisation: How do I achieve a power transmission with less resistance on a given surface, in a given installation space? How do I save energy and weight?
Easy integration of new technologies in connection with renewable energies, hydrogen, fuel cells
Recyclability/reusability of material used and application
1.1 +Efficiency: Lower transmission losses
One way to achieve greater energy efficiency is to minimise transmission losses: The voltage drop in an interface is reduced if contacts with lower contact resistance (due to better conductivity or thanks to better contact surfaces and materials) are opted for. HARTING has successfully implemented this in equipping data centres with Han-Eco® connectors. The interfaces in the black plastic housing are used to network computers into larger computing units. The savings potential, which results primarily from the lower voltage losses at the Han® contacts, adds up to 650,000 kWh per year - calculated by way of the example of the operation of a data centre with 15,000 racks. Measured against the average price of industrial electricity, this means a cost saving of over €100,000 that can be achieved by using "Connectivity+" solutions.*
* On the basis of electricity prices according to Eurostat figures for the first half of 2022, source: Eurostat (Electricity price statistics - Statistics Explained (europa.eu))
1.2 +Efficiency: Weight reduction
Weight reduction is the second lever for achieving savings: this can be accomplished by deploying lightweight materials for the connector, or by way of systemic changes that reduce the total number of interfaces to be used.
If there is a complete switch from metal to plastic housings, for example up to 50 % of the weight for the connection technology can be saved in trams and trains from one generation to the next. This is also worthwhile over the long term, because every kilo of weight significantly reduces consumption over the assumed service life of 30 years.
Under the heading of "Connectivity+ Enabling a different tomorrow", HARTING has presented a wealth of new transmission solutions over the last two years making rail vehicles fit for the future. The Han® HPR TrainPowerLine, which debuted at InnoTrans 2022, is a prime example here and also helps to save energy. The series consists of a Y-distributor and the Han® HPR Single Poles for power distribution in the underfloor area. The interfaces are designed in such a way that as an absolute minimum of connectors and connector types are required per wagon. A standardisation is achieved that enables a process-optimised and energy-saving installation of the power distribution on the rail vehicle. The new standard is decidedly weight saving: up to 10 kg are trimmed per wagon – by comparison with the common UIC 552 interfaces previously in use.
1.3 +Efficiency: Installation space optimisation
Space optimisation represents a third possible strategy. Different aspects and motives come into play in the spatial design of interfaces. The first goal is always to achieve the most compact design and construction. Other sustainability aspects, however, also play a role: a long service life as well as concepts that are sustainable over the long term, plus the most convenient assembly as possible.
The new Han® HPR Compact enclosures for use in harsh and demanding environments, for example, provide the same degree of protection and offer the same options for equipping with contacts and insulators as the other proven Han® HPR series (up to HPR EasyCon). They are narrower and flatter than their counterparts, and they weigh in at a quarter less than their counterparts of the respective comparable HPR standards. If it becomes apparent during assembly that more installation space is required for the desired assembly, users can opt for a maximum of two extender frames that increase the overall height of the grommet by three centimetres each.
Consequently, the sustainability benefits of the Han® HPR Compact are not restricted to weight reduction, as users also benefit from the open concept. Thanks to the new enclosure standard, all interfaces can first be designed to minimise space requirements. Over the longer term, however, they also offer opportunities for optimisation and expansion. If the performance requirements increase, it will not be necessary to purchase larger connectors, meaning that there is also less waste.
Side effect: Miniaturised solutions - such as the Han® Domino modules and the Han® HPR Compact - also reduce the amount of energy and material required in manufacturing the connectors. The lower weight and smaller formats also reduce the input and effort required to transport products to customers. This also benefits the social megatrend of sustainability and helps our customers in achieving their often ambitious energy-saving goals.
2. Easier integration of new technologies
The latest technology innovations at HARTING include the Han-Modular® Domino modules. By comparison with the previous modular standard, Han-Modular®, which has been successfully established on the market since the early 1990s, the insulating bodies are only half the size. Two small individual modules for the transmission of power, signals, data or pneumatics, fit into one single slot of the Han-Modular® holding frame. With the help of a simple interlocking system, the new "Dominos" quickly fit into the proven modular interfaces. Consequently, the previous modules are not obsolete, as they still fit into the modular concept and will continue to be produced and developed as before. Both product generations fit side by side in one holding frame, meaning that the tried and tested does not have to be replaced.
3. Better reusability
What's more, connection technology is sustainable if it enables the reuse or very long-term use of the resources employed. The technological megatrend of modularity pays off directly in terms of sustainability.
A salient example is provided by a HARTING Connectivity+ solution for blind contacting of reconditioned car batteries: With the help of a Han® docking frame in which Han® Modular connectors are lined up, the Berlin-based company batteries AMPS is already able to efficiently refurbish used e-car batteries for a second life - and supply them to individual applications. The Han® Docking Frame with Han-Modular® can be easily detached for changing the batteries - and then reused.
It is well worth working with HARTING in planning connection solutions for industrial projects and especially their energy aspects - whether in the railway sector or in energy generation from renewables. Right from the first contact and design on the configurator, through planning support and the creation of samples, and on to pre-series production and the assembly of entire cable harness structures, we are ready with concepts for long-term cost-effective and energy-saving solutions. In addition to the social megatrend of sustainability, HARTING's Connectivity+ solutions are also addressing the challenges of demographic change and de-globalisation.
Norbert Gemmeke
Managing Director HARTING Electric GmbH & Co. KG
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Q: Backbone.js Table - Separate URLs for table structure and underlying data I am a novice to Backbone.js. I am trying to create a UI where I have multiple tables.
There are 2 separate URLs that provide data in JSON format. 1st url gives the structure of the table,i.e., the column headers, the width, a corresponding dbfield name where the data in the table will come from.
The 2nd url gives the data for a table. This url takes an id as parameter that is available in the first url.
So for eg., there are 4 tables then the 1st url will give the structure details of all the 4 tables and the 2nd url will need to be called 4 times for the different id's for the tables and rendered.
Any suggestions on how to do this using Backbone.js. I have been able to work with the 1st url and create the 4 tables but need help on how to add the data from the 2nd url to the table by looping thru the 1st collection and calling the 2nd url.
Appreciate any assistance with this.
thanks.
Following is the backbone code I use to get the data from 1st url and pass it to my template to generate the html. One of the fields coming in this data is a parameter for the 2nd url.
var mModel = Backbone.Model.extend();

var Collection = Backbone.Collection.extend({
    model: mModel,
    url: 'http://xyz.com/sendjson',

    initialize: function () {
        this.deferred = this.fetch();
    }
});

var View = Backbone.View.extend({
    render: function () {

        var collection = this.collection;

        collection.deferred.done(function () {

            var template = _.template($('#template').html(),
            {
                Collection: Collection
            });
            $('#main').html(template);
        });
    }
});

var myCollection = new Collection();

var myView = new View({
    collection: myCollection
});

myView.render();

A: Ok here is what I came up with. It uses two separate collections. I tested this locally and it worked for me.
       var mUrl = '/sendjson'
       var iUrl = '/senditem'

       var mCollection, iCollection

       var MModel = Backbone.Model.extend({})
       var IModel = Backbone.Model.extend({urlRoot: iUrl})

       var IView = Backbone.View.extend({
           template: '<%= mModel.color %><%= iModel.name %>',
           render: function() {
               var html = _.template(this.template, {
                   mModel: this.mModel.toJSON(),
                   iModel: this.iModel.toJSON()
               })
               this.$el.html(html)
               return this
           }
       })

       var MCollection = Backbone.Collection.extend({
           model: MModel,
           url: mUrl
       });

       var ICollection = Backbone.Collection.extend({
           initialize: function(app, ids) {
               var self = this
               _.each(ids, function(id) {
                   var iModel = new IModel({ id: id })
                   self.add(iModel)
                   app.listenTo(iModel, 'sync', function() {
                       var view = app.mCollection.get(iModel.id).view
                       view.iModel = iModel
                       app.$el.append(view.render().$el)
                   });
                   iModel.fetch()
               });
           }
       });

       var App = Backbone.View.extend({
           el: '#main',

           initialize: function() {
               this.mCollection = new MCollection()
               var app = this

               this.mCollection.on('sync', function () {
                   app.mCollection.each(function(mModel) {
                       var iview = new IView()
                       iview.mModel = mModel
                       iview.iModel = new IModel
                       mModel.view = iview
                   })
                   app.render()
                   var items = new ICollection(app,
                      app.mCollection.map(function(mModel) {
                      return mModel.get("parent").child1.child2.id;
                   });

               this.mCollection.fetch();
           },

           render: function () {
               var that = this
               this.mCollection.each(function(mModel) {
                   that.$el.append(mModel.view.render().$el)
               });
           }
       });

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More than half a million Kent homes and businesses can now get high-speed broadband
Two thirds of Kent premises now have access
High-speed fibre broadband is now available to more than 550,000 Kent homes and businesses, BT announced today. It means that around two thirds of premises in the county now have access to the technology.
BT's £2.5 billion commercial roll-out of fibre broadband across the UK has so far reached 550,000 Kent homes and businesses. The roll-out is continuing at a rapid pace, many Kent communities that already have widely available access to high-speed broadband include: Ashford, Maidstone, Folkestone, Broadstairs, Dartford, Thanet, Gillingham, Sittingbourne, Ramsgate, Gravesend and Tunbridge Wells.
Peter Cowen, BT's regional director for the South East, said: "BT's fibre network is expanding rapidly across the South East bringing a boost for local economies wherever it goes. Research suggests that within 15 years fibre broadband could bolster the economy of a typical town by £143 million and create 225 new jobs, 140 new start-up businesses and 1,000 more homeworkers1.
"As millions of households and businesses have already discovered, fibre broadband opens up a whole new world to internet users. Whatever you're doing online, you can do it better and faster with fibre. It's great for education, shopping, entertainment, the social networking we now carry out routinely online and it also offers huge benefits for businesses and public services.
"The arrival of fibre in more parts of Kent can really help local firms in these economically challenging times, opening up new ways of working and speeding up vital operations, such as file and data transfers, conferencing and computer back-up, all of which may also help cut costs."
BT's open fibre network currently passes more than 19 million homes and businesses. This means around two thirds of UK premises can order much faster broadband from a wide variety of internet service providers, BT passed the 19 million total at in March this year, around 21 months earlier than planned, with the vast majority of that footprint being enabled by BT under its commercial plan. The remainder has been enabled in partnership with the public sector.
BT recently announced plans to invest a further £50 million into its commercial fibre broadband programme over the next three years. The money will benefit more than 30 cities, helping to make high speed broadband available to more than 400,000 additional premises. Further details will be announced in due course.
In total, BT is spending more than £3 billion on deploying fibre broadband, including £2.5 billion on its commercial fibre footprint and further funds in rural fibre broadband projects.
Openreach, BT's local network business, is primarily deploying fibre-to-the-cabinet (FTTC) technology, where the fibre runs from the exchange to a local roadside cabinet. FTTC delivers download speeds of up to 80Mbps and upload speeds of up to 20Mbps2 — and could deliver even faster speeds in the future.
Openreach has also started to make fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) technology, where the fibre runs all the way to the home or business, commercially available on demand3 in certain areas and plans to further expand access. FTTP-on-demand offers the top current download speed of 330Mbps.2
Fibre broadband at home means everyone in the family can do their own thing online, all at the same time, whether it's downloading music in minutes or watching catch-up TV; streaming HD or 3D movies in a few minutes; or posting photos and videos to social networking sites in seconds. Fibre improves the quality of online experiences and supports new developments in internet services.
Benefits for businesses include faster file and data transfers, better access to cloud computing services and software, more sophisticated web-based contact with customers and support for more flexible working.
Unlike other companies, Openreach offers fibre broadband access to all service providers on an open, wholesale basis, which underpins a competitive market and delivers real customer choice. For further information on Openreach's fibre broadband programme visit www.superfast-openreach.co.uk
For further information about this news release please contact the BT regional press office on 0800 085 0660. All our news releases can be read at www.bt.com/newscentre
1 Report by Regeneris Consulting – Boosting Business and the UK
http://www.btplc.com/Thegroup/BTUKandWorldwide/BTRegions/England/Factsandfigures/Superfast-broadband.pdf
2 These are the top wholesale speeds available from Openreach to all service providers; speeds offered by service providers may vary.
3 Openreach will levy an installation charge for FTTP on demand. It will be up to service providers to decide whether they pass that on to businesses or consumers wishing to use the product.
The above information relates solely to BT's commercial fibre broadband programme in Kent.
Due to the current network topography, and the economics of deployment, it is likely that some premises within selected exchange areas will not initially be able to access fibre-based broadband. Openreach is considering alternative solutions for these locations, which may also benefit from the local partnership activity outlined above.


A spoiler-free guide to Monday's show.
The sons of Haku challenge for the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Titles, Ibushi teams with Okada, more.
A spoiler-free guide to Saturday's show.
5am ET/2am PT. The Golden Star faces The Technical Wizard in the main event.
Sengoku Lord is set for 4/20. Catch up with Road To Dontaku Tour's results, as well as the full card for Saturday's show.
Live results from the first night of the Road To Wrestling Dontaku tour.
The Road To Wrestling Dontaku tour kicks off at 5am EDT on NJPWWorld.com.
The fallout from G1 Supercard, plus a full-schedule for this week's Road To Wrestling Dontaku Tour.
Five title matches, and Jushin Thunder Liger's 30th Anniversary match headline a huge April for NJPW.
Orton finally forgives Kofi about that car.
A full guide to all the matches on Saturday's show.
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Wyatt has always been involved in competitive sports, he is a proud father of 4 and has a passion for helping people. He discovered the Anat Baniel Method of Neuromovement (ABMNM) as a means to help his son Nash who had a hypoxic brain injury.
Wyatt's passion for becoming an ABMNM practitioner was sparked by Nash's continued growth via the ABM approach and Nash's ability to continually defy the odds of his prognosis.
Being involved in competitive sports in his youth, left Wyatt with several of his own aches and pains. Within a few months of joining the ABM training, Wyatt was excited to experience how this work was helping him to overcome these old injuries and issues. After going through this process and discovering better ways to move, feel, and express, Wyatt reflectively wishes he had known about this method when he was younger and still involved in competitive sports.
With encouragement and support from his wife Allie, Wyatt received his certification as an ABMNM practitioner in 2017. Wyatt plans to pursue all levels of certification through the ABM.


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Blue Mountains, Australia; & Surrounding Regions
World Heritage Region
200 km of forest, less than 2 hrs drive from Sydney!
817,900 hectares, over 5,000 square miles!
Wollemi National Park
Kanangra Boyd National Park
Gardens of Stone National Park
Hartley Historic Site
Bushwalking | Mountain Bikes | Rocks & Ropes
All national parks are administered by
N.S.W. National Parks and Wildlife Service
43 Bridge St, Hurstville, 2220. Ph. (02) 9585-6444.
The City of the Blue Mountains is located, primarily, along an east-west ridge between the Grose and Coxs river gorges. The Blue Mountains National Park is in 2 sections; one north and one south of the main string of towns which follow the Great Western Highway and railway. This is the most accessible park in the region, and covers 245,929 ha of dissected sandstone plateau, forested river valleys and deep gorges.
Walking tracks vary from short strolls to day walks to longer hikes which require camping overnight in the forest. For the really keen, extended walks such as Katoomba to Mittagong (in the Southern Highlands) require carrying supplies for several days and cross two or more national parks.
Official site...
To the north of the Blue Mountains, lies the Colo River wilderness. This area has been proclaimed as the Wollemi National Park, covering 487,648 ha. Most of it is inaccessible except to experienced bushwalkers and canoers. It is home to the extremely rare Wollemi Pine, a tree thought to have been extinct for 2 million years, which discovered in 1994 by canyoner David (Wollemi) Noble. The shale oil refinery ruins at Newnes, and Glow Worm Tunnel, now fall within the national park, and are readily accessible. There is a camping area at Newnes, and various walking tracks
See also: Wolgan Valley Railway
For keen and experienced canoers, the trip from Glen Davis to the outskirts of Sydney includes a 69km sandstone gorge with 150 rapids. Overnight rain can cause a 10m rise in river level, resulting in 69km of grade 6 rapids with no way out.
Phone: South (02) 4787-8877, North (02) 6543-3533
Minaret Peak, Yodellor Range,
northern Blue Mountains.
Photo: © David Warren Noble
The Kanangra Boyd National Park is located south-west of the Blue Mountains and covers 68,276 ha. It includes the gently undulating Boyd Plateau (accessible by car via Jenolan Caves), and a maze of ravines and gorges. Some 4wd tracks exist, but much of the park is accessible only to experienced bushwalkers.
The park was proclaimed in 1977.
Phone (02) 4787-8877 or (02) 6336-1972.
On the western edge of the Wollemi National Park, adjacent to the Wolgan Valley, is the recently-proclaimed Gardens of Stone National Park.
Gardens of Stone National Park covers 15,230 hectares of varied terrain, including sandstone and limestone formations. A particular feature are "pagoda" sandstone formations, where erosion has sculpted "bee-hive" turrets and other curious shapes.
These national parks, now a world heritage region, cover a strip, approximately 200km (120mls) long from north to south. This is comparable to the distance between London and Birmingham, Frankfurt and Nurunberg, Washington and Philadelphia, Tokyo and Hamanatsu. Total land area of the parks is 817,929 ha. Only two roads cross it, the Great Western Highway and Bells Line of Road.
The wilderness area preserved by these national parks is made still larger by the Lake Burragorang catchment reserve; Lake Burragorang being Sydney's main water storage facility.
Hartley Historic Site is a nineteenth century village, whose buildings include an impressive sandstone courthouse, churches and inns. Guided tours are available.
Ph. (02) 6355-2117.
Other national parks adjoining this area are Nattai in the southeast, area 86,000ha; Yengo on the east side of the Putty Road, 139,861 ha (both of these are part of the World Heritage region; and Goulburn River west of Muswellbrook, 69,343 ha.
National Parks - Official site
Blue Mountains National Park - Official site
World Heritage: Blue Mountains Area Environment Australia
Carrabeanga Canyon
Photo: © David (Wollemi) Noble
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Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 2
Having uncovered the dark secret of her enigmatic classmate, Edward Cullen, Bella Swan embraces her feelings for him, trusting Edward to keep her safe despite the risks. When a rival clan of vampires makes its way into Forks, though, the danger to Bella has never been more real. Will she make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the people dearest to her? The second volume of Having uncovered the dark secret of her enigmatic classmate, Edward Cullen, Bella Swan embraces her feelings for him, trusting Edward to keep her safe despite the risks. When a rival clan of vampires makes its way into Forks, though, the danger to Bella has never been more real. Will she make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the people dearest to her? The second volume of Twilight: The Graphic Novel completes the visual adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's worldwide bestselling debut novel and is a must-have for any collector's library.
30 review for Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 2
Steph Sinclair – Oct 14, 2011
Ah, Twilight. It seems like everywhere you turn, you can't escape it. The books are everywhere, the franchise has 5 motion pictures, a make-up line, clothing, and now graphic novels. What's next? Toilet paper? Oh, c'mon. Who wouldn't want to wipe their ass with Edward Cullen's face? The only question is: will it leave a trail of sparkles? So, those three stars you see? Not for the story, but for the artwork. If you want to know what I thought of Twilight...lol...well, you can check out my review Ah, Twilight. It seems like everywhere you turn, you can't escape it. The books are everywhere, the franchise has 5 motion pictures, a make-up line, clothing, and now graphic novels. What's next? Toilet paper? Oh, c'mon. Who wouldn't want to wipe their ass with Edward Cullen's face? The only question is: will it leave a trail of sparkles? So, those three stars you see? Not for the story, but for the artwork. If you want to know what I thought of Twilight...lol...well, you can check out my review here. BUT I'm going to go ahead and give credit for where it's due: The artwork is stunning. Kim Young did an awesome job bringing the characters to life. Most of the pages are in high gloss, black and white, some consisting of a few colors splashed here and there: And when you get to the end the last few pages are full color. They are very beautiful! Ok...That's pretty much all the praise I can force out of my body for anything related to Twilight. ****BONUS*** New Moon: The Graphic novel (Stephanie's version): Amen. Hallelujah. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.
Alex ☣ Deranged KittyCat ☣ – May 07, 2017
There's not much to say about this graphic novel. You either like Twilight or you don't.
Kai – Nov 02, 2015
Twilight brought to life, far better than in the movies actually. I just love how pretty this graphic novel is.
Ren Puspita – May 24, 2011
Finally the 2nd volume of Twilight Graphic Novel will be released this year.. Is it just me or what, Edward look weird here... o_O!!!
Jessica – Dec 08, 2014
4.5 stars I think I actually enjoyed this one more than the first! It was fun to SEE all of the parts that the movie left out or changed... I will definitely check out the next one if my library has it! But I don't really see myself buying these...
Alison (AlisonCanRead) – Oct 11, 2011
As an unabashed Twilight fan, I couldn't even wait a day to pick up the second volume of the Twilight Graphic Novel, illustrated by Young Kim. The Graphic Novel - both volumes 1 and 2 - is a great addition to the Twilight Universe. Note that I say "addition." The Graphic Novel adds richness to Twilight, but is not strong enough to stand on its own. This is due largely to the inherent nature of a graphic novel - it is heavy on illustrations and lighter on dialogue. Through facial expressions and As an unabashed Twilight fan, I couldn't even wait a day to pick up the second volume of the Twilight Graphic Novel, illustrated by Young Kim. The Graphic Novel - both volumes 1 and 2 - is a great addition to the Twilight Universe. Note that I say "addition." The Graphic Novel adds richness to Twilight, but is not strong enough to stand on its own. This is due largely to the inherent nature of a graphic novel - it is heavy on illustrations and lighter on dialogue. Through facial expressions and the short statements, you capture the gist of the plot, but not in the same way as a book full of words. Additionally, if you're not familiar with graphic novels or manga, you may have difficulty following the Twilight Graphic Novel. When I read Volume 1, I had never read manga and I was confused by the pace of the plot and the placement of the drawings. Fast forward 18 months and I have read a great deal of manga. It made a big difference in my comfort level with Volume 2. While the Graphic Novel cannot fully replicate Twilight the book, Volume 2 like Volume 1, is a gorgeous work of art. Young Kim is an amazing artist. The characters are wonderfully depicted; they are living portraits. You see Edward's personality through the drawings: his broodiness, his arrogance, his humor, his temper, his kindness, and his desperate love for Bella. Subtle changes in facial features depict emotion perfectly. Bella is drawn just as I imagine her in the novel: slender, pretty but not too pretty, stubborn, passionate, and overly kind. Of all the characters, I am most pleased with Alice. She is perfect in every way that the movie Alice is not. She is drawn as very thin and delicate looking with short, spiky black hair - a feature the movies keep messing up. Emmett too is drawn well, bulky with dark curly hair - another thing the movies ignore. The highlight of Volume 2 for me was not the baseball game or the final showdown with James. Instead, it was Carlisle's backstory, along with some of other characters' stories. Numerous pages were spent depicting the end of Carlisle's human life and the challenging beginning of his vampire life. Unlike the main story which is drawn in black, white, and gray tones, Carlisle's story was drawn in color that is best described as sepia. There are mixtures of black, brown, orange, and red. Not only does the color scheme separate the backstory from the primary story, but it also emphasizes the tumultuous nature of that time period. We see Carlisle's angry, bigoted father, the ill-fated vampire hunt, Carlisle's painful transformation, his despair, and then his reawakening as a "vegetarian." The visuals make these scenes much richer than the book. So much so, that I would go back and re-read the pages in Volume 2 before I would read the pages in the book to get the best understanding of Carlisle's story. The scenes of Edward, Esme, Rosalie, Emmett, and Alice's transformations are very brief, but similarly rich. While the backstories were my favorite part of Volume 2, the baseball game and the ballet scene were still fabulous. I loved how Ms. Kim managed to convey suspense and anticipating through art, using more lines and faster flowing drawings. Even though I obviously knew what was going to happen, I was still nervous as I flipped through the pages. Like the book, the story is solely through Bella's eyes, so we miss much of what the Cullens did at the ballet studio. But the visuals still manage to give a slightly clearer picture of what happened than the novel. On the whole the art is wonderful. I only had a few quibbles. First, I didn't like the way Ms. Kim drew lips. She drew lines on Bella's bottom lip, presumably to make the lips more visible, but resulted in looking like someone punched Bella in the mouth. Also, I thought the shirts the boys were wearing looked odd. They bunched awkwardly and had unusually high, almost Mandarin collars. Finally, I had difficulty telling Carlisle and Jasper apart. This is somewhat understandable though since their hair color and build are similar. Otherwise, the art was almost perfect. I loved the incorporation of photographs into the pages. They added richness to the scenery. Additionally, the Cullen house was fabulous. A perfect depiction of the big, white Victorian described in the book. The artwork clearly conveyed the openness of the house, with lots of light and a sleek modern interior design. I've mentioned the use of color in the backstory scenes. The final prom scene was enriched with almost full color. You saw the bright blue of Bella's gorgeous prom dress and the brilliant brown and bronze of Bella and Edward's hair. There was also a beautiful twilight/sunset drawing that appropriately closed off the volume. The Twilight Graphic novel, volumes 1 and 2 are a must read for any Twilight fan. It can never replace Twilight the novel and really shouldn't be read unless you're already familiar with the story, but it brings the characters to life in a way that even the movies do not. I highly recommend it. Rating: 5 / 5 (admittedly biased rating; probably deserves a 4 but all Twilight-related books get a 5 from me)
Archit Ojha – Mar 09, 2017
Graphic novels have always a feel-good about them. The illustrations were simply a fab but remember, it's still Twilight.
Angela – Jan 30, 2012
I'm gonna keep this one simple. Once again, I enjoyed revisiting the world of Twilight. Bella is stubborn and a danger magnet. Edward is a creeper and yet I just don't care. And the cast of secondary characters are humorous and compelling. I really loved the artwork in the comic. I felt it brought the story to life in ways the movie failed to. My favorite scenes were the final pages which centered around prom. Overall, I found the vol. 2 to be an enjoyable read and loved the new format.
Vanessa – Sep 29, 2017
<3 DUH Only negative point: I don't like the way Alice looks in this style. Everything else was lovely.
Nusrat Mahmood – Dec 04, 2015
solid five! no shame to say that I am a twilight fan. I'll snap your head if you come to me to give any counter logic. oka?
Autumn Byrd – Feb 23, 2017
The following review is based off my own opinions, thoughts and reactions. So in other words brace yourself. *There may be inappropriate words such as curse words.* You have been advised in advance.* I had always been a fan of the Twilight series. Before the Twilight series got to be this huge deal and everyone was freaking out over Jacob or Edward, I was a small town girl who bought the whole series at my school book fair and zoomed through those books like they were brain crack. Now that there's The following review is based off my own opinions, thoughts and reactions. So in other words brace yourself. *There may be inappropriate words such as curse words.* You have been advised in advance.* I had always been a fan of the Twilight series. Before the Twilight series got to be this huge deal and everyone was freaking out over Jacob or Edward, I was a small town girl who bought the whole series at my school book fair and zoomed through those books like they were brain crack. Now that there's actual comic books out of the series (or at least of the first book) my flames for why I loved this series so much has been rekindled. I'm a comic book dork and being a book fanatic like Belle from Beauty and the Beast, of course I need these two comics for my own library. I'm just glad the comics stuck a lot to how the book and the movie played out. I was really glad it stayed that way. Nothing is more horrid and soul gnawing than thinking something is going to turn out to be the exact opposite of everything of what you've already read and seen. But fear not because this is pretty dead on. Actually, I like the comic a lot better than the movie. So much better than the movie. Actually, anything is better than the movie at this point because the first one sucked! But thank goodness the comic stuck to the book. And because I know some of you are going to be wondering which guy I thought was the most attractive in the comic, I will always choose Carlisle because lets just face it, I'm that kind of girl. Giggty. But seriously, I will always be Team Guy Who Hit Bella with the Van! Overall though, I was really impressed with this comic book. I definitely hope they do the rest of the Twilight series in the comic book format!
Rose – Nov 13, 2011
I decided that since I liked Twilight's graphic adaptation in the first volume, I thought I'd check into the second volume just to satisfy curiosity, and I have to say that it was a nice adaptation in conjunction with the former. This story picks up right where the last Twilight volume left off, effectively closing off the events of the first book's adaptation. Young Kim's illustrations are just as well done as the first volume, beautifully punctuated in color in spurts, and the B&W panels a I decided that since I liked Twilight's graphic adaptation in the first volume, I thought I'd check into the second volume just to satisfy curiosity, and I have to say that it was a nice adaptation in conjunction with the former. This story picks up right where the last Twilight volume left off, effectively closing off the events of the first book's adaptation. Young Kim's illustrations are just as well done as the first volume, beautifully punctuated in color in spurts, and the B&W panels are quite nice, not only in arrangement, but also in presentation. It doesn't go into as much depth as the original novel, true, but it hits all the highlights of the original story and manages to be a fast, fluid read. I don't say much about the storyline in and of itself because I had issues with it, particularly in the second part where it has a lot of backstory, and tends to be clunky, but I think for the adaptation and adjustments to transition with the artwork, it worked for what it provided.
Clare Holman-Hobbs – Dec 29, 2016
I wasn't planning on reading volume 2 but I saw it in the library and thought 'why not?' I've had a bit of an epiphany. I really enjoyed reading about Carlisle's backstory with Esme and Edward and how he rescued them and built up his family. I wish that was what Twilight had been about. Anyway, it was still enjoyable.
Angie – Oct 29, 2011
Second graphic novel in the series. I like the art a lot! Love how some pages are color and some are not. I think it's kinda crazy with these books being so short you have to wait like a year in between each one!! Great for Twilight fans. http://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.co...
Janneke – Nov 16, 2017
I prefer the books over the graphic novel. The Twilight dialogues just aren't great and this graphic novel made me realise that.
Rochelle – Jul 13, 2018
Beautiful graphic novel. Quick read!
Chelsea – Jun 16, 2016
The artwork was still as gorgeous as ever! I didn't like this volume as much as the first one, though. I still really liked it, but I had a few issues with it. At times the dialogue felt stiff or cheesy. It didn't feel this way in the first one or maybe I overlooked it. The actual lettering in some parts was kind of small and the design of the font and everything felt like it did not really fit it. I loved the art work and the little flowery designs around some of Bella's thoughts, but some of i The artwork was still as gorgeous as ever! I didn't like this volume as much as the first one, though. I still really liked it, but I had a few issues with it. At times the dialogue felt stiff or cheesy. It didn't feel this way in the first one or maybe I overlooked it. The actual lettering in some parts was kind of small and the design of the font and everything felt like it did not really fit it. I loved the art work and the little flowery designs around some of Bella's thoughts, but some of it didn't feel right. They also changed some things around from the actual story, which I wasn't unhappy with but it was odd. I can't remember anything big they may have changed from the first volume, but I haven't read Twilight in a while. I did really enjoy how they drew both Bella and her mom in the scene where Bella was leaving her dad because of James. I thought that was clever. I liked the prom pages. It was beautiful and so so sweet. Some of the dialogue was great and I enjoyed the art (I will say that a million times because it's soooo pretty) . Anyway, overall a great novel but just not as great as the first one. I'm still looking forward to reading the New Moon ones.
Rebecca – May 20, 2015
Just as good as the first. Though there is a typo in it. You would think that since there are hardly any words per page it wouldn't be difficult to spell check. Anyway... Lol! Tiny rant over. It was just as good as the first. This one had a bit more color in it, which is a nice contrast to the pure black and white scale. There are a couple places where it seems they had originally had one dialogue, and then switched it to something else. I had to re-read a couple of passages, thinking I had skip Just as good as the first. Though there is a typo in it. You would think that since there are hardly any words per page it wouldn't be difficult to spell check. Anyway... Lol! Tiny rant over. It was just as good as the first. This one had a bit more color in it, which is a nice contrast to the pure black and white scale. There are a couple places where it seems they had originally had one dialogue, and then switched it to something else. I had to re-read a couple of passages, thinking I had skipped a page or something because if it. It's not perfect, but very enjoyable. A great alternative to reading the full book. They did alter a few things again, but most of the alterations really added to the story.
Eric – Sep 19, 2011
Honestly, I'll go out on a limb and say the graphic novels are good... it's just that so much time has past and this cow has been thoroughly milked. These later books are affecting how I feel about the original series. I just wish I could either be done with them completely or finally get something new. That said there's nothing new here. Same freaking lame ass Times New Roman again with big balloons over the faces and action. This could've been great, phenomenal even - but because it's clearly Honestly, I'll go out on a limb and say the graphic novels are good... it's just that so much time has past and this cow has been thoroughly milked. These later books are affecting how I feel about the original series. I just wish I could either be done with them completely or finally get something new. That said there's nothing new here. Same freaking lame ass Times New Roman again with big balloons over the faces and action. This could've been great, phenomenal even - but because it's clearly only half finished this is what we get. Maybe one day we'll get a "deluxe remaster" and it will feature a much more appealing overall graphic experience...you know more for the real comic book fans, not just the newly converted.
Katie – Nov 06, 2011
The art work was amazing just as in the first volume. I am also really glad the story/plot was kept the same as the book. I even think that it connected the movie to the books very well. The line that James says to Bella when they are at the dance studio is included in here and I thought that was pretty cool. The dialogue flowed and was well written. Most of it was dialogue straight from the book which was pretty cool. I hope that thy continue with the graphic novels. The are is very beautiful an The art work was amazing just as in the first volume. I am also really glad the story/plot was kept the same as the book. I even think that it connected the movie to the books very well. The line that James says to Bella when they are at the dance studio is included in here and I thought that was pretty cool. The dialogue flowed and was well written. Most of it was dialogue straight from the book which was pretty cool. I hope that thy continue with the graphic novels. The are is very beautiful and I would love to see the wedding, not the movie version, but the version in which Stephenie Meyer envisioned it. It would be brilliant to see I think, because we can draw thing that don't exist.
Mikaela Sani – Sep 07, 2018
Finally I read the second part XD It was so nice to read again Twilight basically :v And I found some things that I havent noticed before but that didnt take all the magic of the whole history, I have to say that sometimes Bella exasperates me XD Well anyways I like her a lot, Also Edward sometimes was kinda possessive, and with both I get it and I love them, but still, it is kinda weird for me XD All the Cullen family is so nice and cool, I just love everyone. One think that I didnt like it, and Finally I read the second part XD It was so nice to read again Twilight basically :v And I found some things that I haven´t noticed before but that didn´t take all the magic of the whole history, I have to say that sometimes Bella exasperates me XD Well anyways I like her a lot, Also Edward sometimes was kinda possessive, and with both I get it and I love them, but still, it is kinda weird for me XD All the Cullen family is so nice and cool, I just love everyone. One think that I didn´t like it, and that I remember from the book, was that they didn´t say anything about the other powers as in the book, they just showed the powers like in the movie, just Edward´s, Jasper´s and Alice´s, as if the other vampires has none, and though the other powers are not that visible I think that they should have put them in the novel, It wouldn´t have taken too much, I don´t know why they didn´t mention it. The drawings are so beautiful, I really loved it more than the movies and almost as equal as the book XD. I guess they give us a better look of everything, more close to what Stephenie imagined for the characters and places and all the situations, also I loved that they put in it the important things, in both volumes, They were so accurate, They were just like the book. Obviously more faster but as fun as the book. I can´t end this without congratulating Stephenie Meyer and Young Kim for such incredible history and graphics.
Shyla Colt – Dec 16, 2017
This is an excellent re-telling of Twilight in a new media. I'm getting all the same vibes as I read, and the graphic artist is beautiful! They're hitting all the highlights, and leaving out the filler. It's perfect to get that hit of Twilight magic we all felt when we first read it
Nataly – Jan 08, 2019
While this one was better than the prior volume of the graphic novel the same downsides applied. It was really rushed, while it still incorporated a lot of the important quotes and scenes it was all changed around and wasn't worth the read.
Kris – May 03, 2019
I mean, it's a Twilight adaptation. Either you like Twilight or you don't. The text is missing something, but it isn't bad. The background art is fantastic. The characters are a little too manga-style for my taste, but that's just opinion. Enjoyable foray back into the world of Twilight.
Melanie Belson (booklovewithmelanie) – Jan 19, 2019
Same as before, the artwork is beautiful.
Oceana – Jan 15, 2018
Definitely enjoyed Part 1 better but still. Twilight.
andrea – Apr 26, 2018
I am actually enjoying these adaptations more than the novels itself, mainly because I have a short attention span, but all in all I am falling back in love with the series.
Gianna – May 23, 2019
This book is volume two and is about Bella and Edward and their forbidden love which is based off the book Twilight but as a graphic novel.
Mimi – Nov 19, 2011
Now that Bella knows exactly what Edward is--a vampire--she must reconcile that fact with the love she feels for him. While Edward is concerned about the constant danger he is to her, a greater danger lurks in the woods of Forks. A danger that Bella may not be able to escape. Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 2 is a beautiful addition to the Twilight family. Just like its predecessor, Volume 1, it takes the love story between vampire Edward and mortal Bella to a new level for fans of the books. I Now that Bella knows exactly what Edward is--a vampire--she must reconcile that fact with the love she feels for him. While Edward is concerned about the constant danger he is to her, a greater danger lurks in the woods of Forks. A danger that Bella may not be able to escape. Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 2 is a beautiful addition to the Twilight family. Just like its predecessor, Volume 1, it takes the love story between vampire Edward and mortal Bella to a new level for fans of the books. I strongly believe it is truly meant to be an addition to anyone's Twilight collection, rather than a stand-alone book. Normally, I am not a graphic novel/manga fan. I have nothing against the genre, it has just never been something that appealed to me. I bought the first novel merely because I saw it as a re-imagining of the original book and I'm a sucker for Twilight memorabilia. I wanted to put it on my shelf and look at its pretty cover. As a matter of fact, I had it for quite awhile before I even read it. But once I cracked it open and read it, I was very pleased. I felt like Young Kim stepped into my head and saw the characters and their surroundings like I saw them in my head. My favorite lines of dialogue were there as well. Volume 2 has done exactly the same thing for me. Kim's artwork is amazing and beautiful, and those one-liners I memorized in the book are still there. My only complaint with Volume 2 is how little color there is. While this is the case in the first book as well, I felt like there were several places in the book where a splash of color would have added to the beauty of the art. There is a lot of color added near the end, I just wanted to see it sooner. Other than that small detail, I wouldn't change a thing. Edward is gorgeous, Bella is stunning and the Cullens look amazing. Absolutely breathtaking! I do NOT see these graphic novels as a replacement for my beloved book, but instead something I can turn to when I want a quick "refresher." And the covers do look pretty on my bookshelf alongside my other books. As a matter of fact, I am hopeful that Young Kim will add to the graphic novel collection by completing the other novels in the Saga.
Kayla – Dec 29, 2011
With the second half of the Twilight graphic novel, I'm going to write a review of the story. It's one that I'm sure everyone who has an interesting in reading has already read the novel it's adapted from. Instead I'm just going to give my thoughts on the graphic novel. I'm really on the fence with the second adaption; I didn't like it as much as the first. I nearly didn't finish it because my list of dislikes was growing by the page while my likes were few, but I ended up finishing just because With the second half of the Twilight graphic novel, I'm going to write a review of the story. It's one that I'm sure everyone who has an interesting in reading has already read the novel it's adapted from. Instead I'm just going to give my thoughts on the graphic novel. I'm really on the fence with the second adaption; I didn't like it as much as the first. I nearly didn't finish it because my list of dislikes was growing by the page while my likes were few, but I ended up finishing just because it was a really quick read. What I Didn't Like: Jacob looked far too feminine for me and it wasn't just the long hair. There were some parts where Alice looked like Alice in the films then others where her head looked far too large for her body. I wish the whole graphic novel had been in color rather than just select parts. Some parts of the novel felt really rushed or like little attention was drawn to significant parts. Esme looked too young. There was very little Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper. Even in the baseball scene where they play a bigger part. I've never been a fan of who Edward looks. While it was neat to see Twilight in a graphic novel form, I prefer the book over the graphic novel.