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Иван Фёдорович Пе́терсен (1783—1875) — русский генерал, участник Наполеоновских войн, начальник Омской области.

Биография
Родился  года; воспитывался дома. В 1798 году поступил на службу в Ревельский пехотный полк и 30 ноября 1799 года получил чин прапорщика, а затем был переведён в Полоцкий пехотный полк.

Состоя при Суворове, участвовал в Итальянском походе; затем, в кампании 1806—1807 гг. против французов, был в битвах при Остроленке, под Пултуском, при Прейсиш-Эйлау. В 1808 году участвовал в русско-шведской войне.

Прослужив в Полоцком полку до 19 апреля 1812 года, Петерсен с производством в майоры был переведён в Елецкий полк, но по распоряжению начальства в мае снова вернулся в Полоцкий полк.

За отличие в сражении под Смоленском 7 августа 1812 года был награждён чином подполковника, а 10 ноября за сражение при Вязьме — орденом Св. Анны 2-й степени; 27 января 1813 года он был назначен адъютантом к герцогу Александру Вюртембергскому, 28 мая «за прогнание неприятеля при вылазке из Данцига на все пункты» получил орден Св. Владимира 4-й степени с бантом и прусский «Pour le mérite»; 23 августа за отличие же произведён в полковники; 28 сентября награждён алмазными знаками к ордену Св. Анны 2-й степени и в том же году — орденом Св. Владимира 3-й степени за точное и благоразумное исполнение многих важных поручений при осаде Данцига.

Назначенный 30 августа 1816 года командиром Томского пехотного полка, Петерсен, однако полком командовал лишь до 27 октября того же года, так как по желанию герцога Александра Вюртембергского был оставлен в занимаемом им звании адъютанта, каковым и состоял до 19 марта 1820 года, когда состоялось его производство в генерал-майоры с назначением состоять при начальнике 14-й пехотной дивизии; 23 мая того же года он был назначен командиром 3-й бригады 7-й пехотной дивизии, а 12 декабря 1823 года — той же бригады 1-й дивизии. Затем, с 21 октября 1830 года, Петерсен командовал 2-й бригадой 3-й пехотной дивизии.

Был назначен 23 января 1831 года военным начальником Белостокской области и принял деятельное участие в подавлении Польского восстания; однако уже 6 октября того же года он по лучил новое назначение — начальником 23-й пехотной дивизии, причём за отличие по службе был произведён в генерал-лейтенанты.

С 1835 года Петерсен был начальником Омской области и затем, 22 января 1837 года вышел в отставку и поселился в имении своем — сельце Забелье Валдайского уезда Новгородской губернии, где и умер  года; был погребён на кладбище при Жабницкой церкви.

Кроме указанных выше наград, Петерсен имел золотую шпагу с надписью «За храбрость», полученную им за сражение 17 августа 1813 года, золотой крест за сражение при Прейсиш-Эйлау и орден Св. Анны 1-й степени, пожалованный ему за неутомимую деятельность по званию военного начальника Белостокской области; также за беспорочную выслугу 25 лет в офицерских чинах ему 15 февраля 1819 года был пожалован орден Св. Георгия 4-й степени (№ 3396 по списку Григоровича — Степанова).

Примечания

Литература

 Некрологи: «Иллюстрированная неделя», 1875 г., № 38; «Голос», 1875 г., № 259; «Московские ведомости», 1875 г., № 238; «Новгородские губернские ведомости», 1875 г., № 37; «Санкт-Петербургский листок», 3 сентября 1875 г., № 148.

Генерал-лейтенанты (Российская империя)
Участники Наполеоновских и Революционных войн
Участники подавления Польского восстания 1830—1831 годов
Кавалеры ордена Святого Георгия IV класса за 25 лет выслуги
Кавалеры ордена Pour le Mérite
Кавалеры ордена Святой Анны 2-й степени с алмазами
Кавалеры ордена Святой Анны 1-й степени
Кавалеры ордена Святого Владимира 4-й степени
Кавалеры ордена Святого Владимира 2-й степени
Кавалеры золотого оружия «За храбрость»
Персоналии:Омск


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Samsung Tries Organizing the World's Biggest Dodgeball Game
Ah, cellphones and dodgeball, they go together like… well… they don't really go together at all, but that's not stopping Samsung Mobile from organizing what will purportedly be the world's largest dodgeball game on May 12.
The practice of launching a stunt to herald the advent of a new product is nothing new — remember when the Droid took over Times Square? And Samsung is no stranger to the record realm; it attempted to make the World Record for collecting the largest donation of mobile phones in one location in April at the Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX (the company failed). And managed to set the World Record for the fastest text message sent using Swype technology on the Samsung Omnia II.
Still, the idea of marrying the most emotionally scarring childhood sport to a phone launch is admittedly pretty cool. According to Samsung, the event is meant to educate users on how the phone works. The Reality, which launched in April, is branded as a social networking phone — much like the Microsoft Kin, which also launched in April on Verizon. It boasts a Communities widget that lets users access and update sites like Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Twitter, Photobucket and Flickr.
You can get on the action by RSVPing to the match — the company is shooting to get 1,500 dodgeball players from the New York Tri-State area involved — on Facebook and keep tabs on Twitter via the hash tag #dodgethis. Players will battle it out to win Samsung Reality phones and gift cards (natch).
Regardless of the merits of the phone (we have yet to try it out, so we don't know how it stacks up against handsets like the Kin), we think this is a pretty novel way to get users acquainted with the sharing capabilities that it offers. To anyone who plans to participate, good luck… and make sure to post plenty of snaps of the demoralized losing team via your brand new celly.
Tags: Facebook, flickr, Hardware, Mobile 2.0, MySpace, social networking, sports, Twitter, YouTube

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Q: Cardinality of the set of all straight lines in $\mathbb R^2$
Find the cardinality of the set of all straight lines in  $\mathbb R^2$.

Here's what I did:
Let $M$ be the given set.
$$M \sim\{y=ax+b, \ a,b\in \mathbb R \}\cup\{x=c, \ c\in\mathbb R \}$$
So:
$$|M|=|\{(a,b) \ a,b\in \mathbb R\}|+|\{c, \ c\in\mathbb R\}| = \frak c\cdot\frak c +\frak c =\frak c$$

A: Another approach is this. Let $S$ be the set of all lines. Then one can construct a surjection $[0,2\pi)\times \Bbb R^2\to S$, as follows: pick a point in $\Bbb R^2$; and an angle, and obtain a line. Of course any line can obtained in this way. (Note this is not an injection!). But we also have  an injection $\Bbb R\to S$ by taking a real number $r$ to the horizontal line $y=r$. Thus, we have $$\mathfrak c=|\Bbb R|\leqslant |S|\leqslant |[0,2\pi)\times \Bbb R^2|=\mathfrak c^3=\mathfrak c$$

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Liranco is the exclusive agent and distributor for manufacturers from Europe and The United States, providing advanced solutions and professional consulting.
Liranco Foreign Trade Ltd. is a leading distributor of industrial process equipment and spare parts, in Israel and abroad. Liranco provides consultation and process equipment and engineering solutions to the pharmaceutical, mineral, chemical and food sectors.
Liranco is a dynamic and vibrant company that is home to highly qualified engineers with years of experience. Liranco's established history as process equipment agent and distributor has enabled the successful cultivation of intimate client relationships, as well as the solidification of valuable ties with manufacturers.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., an Israel-based company, is one of the world's largest multinational industrial-pharmaceutical groups. For years, Liranco has been a steady supplier of capital equipment and spare parts for Teva's plants in Israel. As a result of this successful business partnership, Teva has confirmed Liranco to commission their machine-installation – Sight Acceptance Test (SAT) – and has named Liranco as their worldwide filter and dryer supplier.
Liranco also sustains a successful business partnership with Dead Sea Works Ltd (DSW), a member of ICL Group, a multinational, Israeli based company, which is one of the world's largest potash and mineral manufacturers. Liranco is the sole supplier of capital equipment and spare parts to DSW, under a multi-year agreement (over 10 years' validity). Liranco manages the spare stock levels supplied by two companies that it represents exclusively in Israel – Don Valley Engineering Ltd (DVE) and Optima International Ltd, both from Don Caster England – and has direct access to the DSW computer system.
Our visit to Anuga FoodTec Exhibition 2018, Cologne.


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Q: Bad Request 400 when requesting Google OAuth2 token, Java I've gotten an auth code from doing a "GET" request and signing in, and I'm trying to use that code to get an auth token using an http "POST", but I always get response code 400. My code is as follows:
// Create HTTP Objects
HttpClient httpclient = HttpClients.createDefault();
HttpPost httpPost = new HttpPost("https://www.googleapis.com/oauth2/v4/token");

// Add Header
httpPost.addHeader("Content-Type", "application/x-www-form-urlencoded");

// Create Parameters
List<NameValuePair> params = new ArrayList<>();
params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("code", code));
params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("client_id", client_id));
params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("client_secret", client_secret));
params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("redirect_uri", redirect_uri));
params.add(new BasicNameValuePair("grant_type", "authorization_code"));

// Add Parameters and Excecute
httpPost.setEntity(new UrlEncodedFormEntity(params, "UTF-8"));
HttpResponse response = httpclient.execute(httpPost);

It seems to match perfectly the documentation they provide here:
https://developers.google.com/identity/protocols/OAuth2WebServer
Any ideas why this is happening?

A: Alright, I figured it out, it was as simple as it took long enough to debug my code for the auth code from Google to expire.
I got a new code from Google and it worked.


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La dollaseite-(Ce) è un minerale appartenente al gruppo della dollaseite. È stato scoperto da Gajer nel 1927 nella minera Ostanmossa, in Svezia. Il nome fu scelto in onore di Wayne Dollase, un ricercatore che si occupò largamente dello studio del gruppo dell'epidoto.

Abito cristallino
L'abito cristallino è di tipo massivo.

Struttura e composizione
Con la formula generale del gruppo dell'epidoto: A2M3Si3O13H, la dollaseite-(Ce) riceve la sua formula CaREE3+Mg2AlSi3O11,(OH)F sulla base di dati provenienti da procedure analitiche a microscopia elettronica. I risultati forniscono la formula empirica (Ca.91 Ce.45 La.20 Nd.20 Pr.09 Sm.08 Gd.06)(Mg1.81 Fe.25)Al.97 Si3.0(OH)1.25 F.88 O10.99 da cui deriva la formula standard dopo aver applicato le regole di Levinson per la ridenominazione dei minerali REE. La struttura atomica della dollaseite può essere complessa a causa delle sostituzioni che coinvolgono sia anioni che cationi((Fe, Al)3+ + O2– = Mg2+ + F–). La confusione inizialmente generata da questo minerale è dovuta proprio a queste sostituzioni che non sono sempre complete e può quindi ricordare la dissakisite-(Ce). Grazie all'utilizzo di un EMP fu possibile studiare la composizione della dollaseite.  Come il resto dei membri del gruppo dell'epidoto, le posizioni ottaedriche occupate dall'Al hanno in comune i bordi formando quindi delle catene infinite.

Proprietà fisiche
Similmente ad altri minerali del gruppo dell'epidoto, la dollaseite-(Ce) è monoclina. Presenta un colore marrone ed una lucentezza vitrea, lo striscio è marrone chiaro. La dollaseite-(Ce) è caratterizzata da un peso specifico pari a 3,9 g/cm³ ed una durezza compresa tra 6,5 e 7 della scala Mohs. Per ciò che riguarda le proprietà ottiche ha indici di rifrazione: nα = 1,715 nβ = 1,718 nγ = 1,733. Una birifrangenza δ = 0.018 ed una figura d'interferenza biassiale otticamente positiva.

Origine e giacitura
Viene spesso trovata in rocce dolomitiche e tremolitiche in forma di cristalli subedrali di colore marrone scuro.

Luoghi di ritrovamento
Ad oggi l'unico sito di ritrovamento è la miniera di Ostanmossa in Svezia.

Note

Altri progetti

Sorosilicati

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Product Spotlight: Helix M-Series Car Audio Amplifiers
March 15, 2021 By 1sixty8 media
Fitting in just below the feature-loaded P- and V-Series amps are the five Helix M-Series car audio amplifiers from Audiotec Fischer of Germany. The M-Series includes one six-channel, two four-channel and two monoblock amplifiers. These amps are designed around a compact extruded heatsink that makes it easy for your installer to integrate them into your car audio system.
Helix M-Series Four-Channel Amplifiers
The flagship of the Helix M-Series is the M FOUR DSP. This amp is rated to produce 100 watts per channel in both 2- and 4-ohm loads. Bridged power output is rated at 200 watts per pair of channels. The compact chassis is 2 inches high, 6 inches wide and only 9 inches long. What makes the M FOUR DSP special is its integrated 10-channel digital signal processor. The DSP uses the same processing technology found in the P- and V-Series DSP amplifiers to let your installer configure an impressive audio system upgrade. The processing includes summing, crossovers, signal delay options, equalization and a suite of built-in processing effects like RealCenter, StageXpander and ClarityXpander to further improve your listening experience. The amp features six RCA inputs and six speaker-level inputs that include Audiotec Fischer's ADEP.3 circuit, which helps keep factory-source units happy with proper loading during the start-up process. There are six RCA outputs on a pigtail that allows your installer to add additional amplifiers to your system for a subwoofer, center channel or rear-fill speakers.
The M FOUR is the same Class-D amplifier circuit used in the M FOUR DSP but is paired to a conventional analog input stage. Separate front and rear stereo sensitivity controls are provided. Channels A and B can be run full-range or in a high-pass mode with filters adjustable from 15 to 4,000 Hz. The rear channels add an optional low-pass filter that's adjustable from 40 to 4,000 Hz. A switch allows your installer to route the input signal from channels A and B to C and D to eliminate the need for Y-cables. The speaker-level inputs on both four-channel models will accept up to 13 volts from a factory-installed amplifier or source unit.
Helix M-Series Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifiers
The M-Series includes two monoblock subwoofer amplifiers. The M ONE is rated to produce 240 watts into 4 ohms, 410 watts into 2 ohms, and 600 watts into a 1-ohm load. The amp has a set of RCA preamp inputs along with speaker-level inputs. In terms of signal processing, the low-pass filter is adjustable from 50 to 250 Hz, while the infrasonic filter is adjustable from 10 to 50 Hz. A potentiometer offers phase shift capability from 0 to 180 degrees, and a bass boost circuit features an adjustable center frequency (25 to 75 Hz) and adjustable boost level (0 to 12 dB) functionality. There's a jack on the end panel for the included remote subwoofer level control.
The M ONE X is about 3 inches longer than the M ONE at 12.6 inches. Power from the M ONE X jumps to 400 watts into 4 ohms, 700 watts into 2 ohms and 1030 watts into a 1-ohm load. The M ONE X has the same primary feature set as the M ONE, but adds a Q-factor control to the bass boost circuit. Your installer can strap a pair of M ONE X amplifiers to a single voice coil using the TWINPOWER LINK feature. With two amps connected to a single 4-ohm voice coil, power is rated at 1,400 watts and 2,060 watts with a 2-ohm load. The M ONE X also includes a remote subwoofer level control.
Helix M SIX System Amplifier
The M SIX is a six-channel amplifier rated to produce 100 watts into 2- and 4-ohm loads from each channel. Just like the four-channel amps, each pair of channels can be bridged to provide 200 watts to a single 4-ohm speaker. The amp heatsink length is the same as the M ONE X at 12.6 inches. Channels A and B have the same high-pass crossover as the M FOUR, as do channels C and D with the bandpass feature. Channels E and F are optimized for subwoofer duty or can be used full-range. When the crossovers are activated, the low-pass filter is adjustable from 40 to 4,000 Hz for the low-pass, and the high-pass (labeled as subsonic) is adjustable from 15 to 4,000 Hz. There's also a stereo or summed button to mix the signals on E and F inputs for subwoofer duties.
Common M-Series Amp Features
Crucial to modern vehicles, all M-Series amps are Stop-Start compatible. This feature allows these amplifiers to stay on, even if the vehicle electrical system voltage drops to as low as 6 volts for up to five seconds. Speaker and power connections are made on one end of the amplifiers, while audio connections and controls are on the other.
If you're looking for Helix performance in a compact package, drop by your local Audiotec Fischer dealer and ask for a demonstration of the M-Series amplifiers. For more information about Helix car audio products, visit the Audiotec Fischer website, their Facebook page or YouTube Channel. To find an authorized Audiotec Fischer retailer near you, visit the MSC Dealer Locator.
Filed Under: Car Audio, PRODUCTS Tagged With: Amplifiers, Audiotec Fischer, Helix, Speakers, Subwoofers


the osseointegration period lasts between 3 to 6 months, depending on the individual. During this time, periodical recall to check the evolution of the osseointegration.
when osseointegration is completed, a small incision is performed, under anaesthesia, above the implant and the abutment for gum healing is inserted. Then, the patient waits for about three weeks for the gum to adjust around the abutment as it does around a natural tooth and healing is achieved.
to ensure a longer survival of the implant, it is recommended to apply appropriate oral hygiene and to avoid various infections that may occur in time.


Shiny transparent uranium yellow handmade lampwork glass beads with a glossy bead finish.
These radiant yellow beads were hand made using transparent uranium yellow glass that is a light bright transparent yellow. They have a shiny bead finish.


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Maytenus vitis-idaea, la carne gorda, (del mapuche maitén: leña dura) es una especie de pequeño árbol siempreverde de 5 m, en la familia Celastraceae. Es endémica del norte de Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay. Tiene delicadas hojas y se la usa como ornamental.

Descripción
Arbusto, o árbol pequeño, monoico, siempreverde, 5 m de altura, ramas gruesas. Hojas alternadas, pecíolo de 2-6 mm de largo, láminas elíptico-lanceoladas de 2-6 x 1,5-3 cm, gruesas y coriáceas, ápice y base atenuadas, bordes irregularmente aserrados. Estípulas rojizas, caedizas. Flores hermafroditas o unisexuales, en grupos de 2-3 en las axilas; 5-sépalos de 1 mm de largo; 5-pétalos vinosos de 2-3,5 mm, ovario reducido en flores masculinas con 5 estambres; en femeninas, el ovario ovoide termina en un estilo corto y éste a su vez, en un estigma plano bilobulado. Fruto cápsula de 6-8 x 5 mm, 2 valvas que contienen 1 a 2 semillas.

Taxonomía
Maytenus vitis-idaea  fue descrita por August Heinrich Rudolf Grisebach y publicado en Abhandlungen der Königlichen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen 19: 110. 1874.
Etimología
Maytenus: nombre genérico de  maiten, mayten o mayton, un nombre mapuche para la especie tipo Maytenus boaria.

vitis-idaea: epíteto latino que significa "uva del monte Ida".
Sinonimia]
 Maytenus lorentzii Briq.
 Maytenus paraguariensis Briq.
 Maytenus paraguariensis var. genuina Briq.
 Maytenus paraguariensis var. grandifolia Briq.

Nombres comunes
 Tala salado, colquiyuyo, coiqueyuyo, carne gorda, Sal del indio

Referencias

Bibliografía
 Benoit, I. L., ed. 1989. Libro Rojo de la Flora Terrestre de Chile (1ª Parte) CONAF. Santiago de Chile. 157 pp
 USDA, ARS, Programa Nacional de Rec. Genéticos. Red Información de Rec. de Germoplasma - (GRIN) database online]. National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. URL: https://web.archive.org/web/20001205091100/http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?23513 (26 de octubre de 2007)

Enlaces externos
 Riesgo e imágenes

vitis idaea
Flora del sur de Sudamérica
Flora de América del Sur continental
Flora de Sudamérica occidental
Flora apícola
Plantas descritas en 1874
Plantas descritas por Grisebach


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Call of the Wild, Ben Leoni JD'11
Land Use /
Attorney, Curtis Thaxter, LLC
Fully-Sponsored Backcountry Skier
The Work // Focuses on land-use and zoning disputes, energy matters, and administrative appeals.
Recent Accomplishment // Starred in 2013 web series "Working for the Weekend," produced by Meathead Films and Ski the east. Was among the Maine environmentalists, officials, and business leaders invited to speak at a March 2014 press conference about the effects of climate change on the ski industry.
Outdoor Passion // Backcountry skiing.
In Her Own Words // "My segment in the film 'No Matter What' won the best powder award at the 2013 Powder Video Awards. At Vermont Law School, I wrote a peer-reviewed legal article on resolving environmental disputes that won the highest award in legal writing in the U.S.—I received the award from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the Library of Congress. Winning the Powder Award and the National Legal Writing Award are my best achievements from my separate lives."


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El complejo arqueológico de Chotuna-Chornancap se sitúa en el distrito de Lambayeque, en la provincia y el departamento homónimos, en el Norte del Perú. Se halla a 8 km al oeste de la ciudad de Chiclayo. Se trata de los restos de un conjunto de pirámides truncas y recintos (antiguamente acompañados de áreas residenciales y cementerios), en el que destacan dos pirámides o huacas: Chotuna y Chornancap, la primera de ellas relacionada con la leyenda de Naylamp.

Se sostiene que fue el centro ceremonial de la cultura lambayeque, una de las culturas del Antiguo Perú, que se desarrolló entre los años 700 a 1300 de nuestra era. Posteriormente se sucedieron la ocupación chimú e incaica. En 2011 se descubrió, en una de sus estructuras, la tumba de la llamada sacerdotisa de Chornancap.

Estudios

En 1873, Thomas Hutchinson, realiza por primera vez una descripción de Chotuna como resultado de su breve visita al lugar.

La huaca Chotuna fue investigada entre las décadas de 1910 y 1920 por Enrique Brüning, quien la identificó con Chot, el lugar mencionado por el cronista Miguel Cabello Valboa como el sitio donde fue guardado el ídolo Yampallec, de acuerdo a la leyenda de Naylamp. Aunque Brüning cambió después de opinión, la creencia popular sigue identificando a la Huaca Chotuna con la mítica Chot y supone que Naylamp y sus descendientes se hallan todavía en sus profundidades.

Luego Chotuna y su vecina Chornancap fueron visitadas por Hermann Trimborn y Jorge Rondón (1972); el primero dejó comentarios históricos y descriptivos sobre ambos monumentos.

Entre los años 1980 y 1982, Christopher B. Donnan realizó investigaciones en el sitio y reveló los primeros mapas del área. Él fue quien descubrió las pinturas murales de Chornancap.

Donnan (1989) presenta los resultados del estudio realizado en el complejo arquitectónico Chotuna-Chornancap. Para el caso de Chotuna, establece una cronología de ocupación de tres fases sucesivas, utilizando la seriación de cerámica y de adobes, estratigrafía, secuencia de construcción arquitectónica y fechados de radiocarbono 14.

En el 2006 se inició el Proyecto Arqueológico Chotuna-Chornancap a cargo del arqueólogo Carlos Wester La Torre, director del Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brüning en Lambayeque, con el apoyo del Estado peruano a través del Ministerio de Cultura del Perú. Se puso al descubierto una compleja estructura arquitectónica, situada a 80 metros al sur de la huaca Chornancap, donde el 18 de octubre de 2011 se desenterró la tumba de la sacerdotisa de Chornancap.

En agosto de 2012 se dio a conocer un hallazgo de una tumba bajo los restos de la sacerdotisa de Chornancap, acompañada de rico ajuar, por lo que se presume que se trataba también de un personaje importante.  Alberga los restos de un individuo masculino de 30 a 40 años de edad en posición decúbito dorsal extendido en eje este-oeste (mirando al oeste). No se halla envuelto en un complejo fardo como el caso anterior. Sin embargo, se encuentra rodeado de acompañantes y ofrendas, entre las que destacan diez bivalvos de conchas (Spondylus prínceps), así como un bivalvo con concreciones de cinabrio (Wester, 2016).

En julio de 2016 se retomaron las investigaciones en el complejo arqueológico, con excavaciones en la huaca Susy, aledaña a la huaca Chotuna.

En septiembre de 2016, se dio a conocer el descubrimiento de un agrupamiento de 17 entierros prehispánicos en Chornancap, destacando uno de ellos, al parecer perteneciente a un personaje principal, rodeado de objetos cerámicos, y flanqueado por los restos de dos niños con los pies amputados. Data de los siglos XV y XVI (época de la ocupación chimú-inca).

Cronología
Chotuna-Chornancap pasó por tres periodos:
 700-1300. Centro ceremonial de la cultura Lambayeque
 1300-1470. Ocupación chimú
 1470-1532. Ocupación incaica.

Descripción
El complejo Chotuna-Chornancap conserva parte de su monumentalidad, pese al tiempo transcurrido. Se extiende sobre una llanura de aproximadamente 95 hectáreas.

Posibles áreas residenciales circundantes a las construcciones monumentales

Carlos Wester la Torre, propuso, que además de las construcciones monumentales actualmente visibles, el complejo arqueológico habrían estado lleno de áreas residenciales menores y cementerios, evidenciados en sectores donde se encontraron restos de osamentas humanas, de fragmentería, de cerámica dispersa e intensa actividad doméstica. Esto pudieran ser clasificatorios para considerar al complejo arqueológico como un antiguo centro no solo ceremonial sino administrativo.

Huaca Chotuna
Chotuna es un conjunto de restos de pirámides escalonadas (huacas), palacios y recintos amurallados, construidos en adobe.

Su principal construcción es una pirámide escalonada de unos 40 metros de altura, rodeada por una rampa que empieza en su frente oeste y que lo rodea por sus lados oeste, norte y este, hasta llegar a su cima.

Hacia el oeste, por el lado de la rampa, se aprecia una estructura rectangular, posiblemente sede de los talleres artesanales.

Hacia el sureste se ven grandes recintos amurallados, construidos en adobe, que probablemente eran el sitio donde se reunía la gente.

Hacia noreste se encuentran estructuras menores, a las que se les ha bautizado con los nombres de Huaca de los Frisos, Huaca Susy, Huaca de los Sacrificios y Huaca de la Ola Antropomorfa.

Varias de las construcciones se hallan totalmente arruinadas. Es de destacar sus relieves murales, similares a los de la Huaca Arco Iris, del valle de Moche.

Huaca Chornancap

Chornancap se halla a 1.5 km al oeste de Chotuna. Su principal construcción es una pirámide trunca, con planta en forma de T, con 3 plataformas superpuestas conectadas con una rampa central que conduce a la cima.

En el lado norte de la huaca, donde se abría paso un corredor, Donan desenterró una serie de estructuras arquitectónicas, determinando sus fases sucesivas de ocupación y remodelaciones. Destaca un patio decorado con pinturas murales, que representan figuras que evocan las actividades de la época, con iconografía típicamente lambayeque. Se usaron seis pigmentos de origen mineral: rojo, amarillo, verde oscuro, verde claro y negro.

Unos 80 metros hacia el sur de la huaca, se halla un montículo, el cual fue ampliamente excavado por el proyecto arqueológico iniciado en el 2006. Se desenterró una estructura arquitectónica a la cual se ha convenido en llamarla palacio. Fue en el área ritual o ceremonial de dicho "palacio" donde en el 2011 se descubrió la tumba de la sacerdotisa de Chornancap.

La sacerdotisa de Chornancap

En octubre de 2011 los investigadores del proyecto arqueológico Chotuna-Chornancap descubrieron la tumba de un personaje femenino, el cual llevaba gran cantidad de brazaletes y sortijas en los brazos y dedos, elaborados con diminutas cuentas de chaquiras, así como narigueras, orejeras, vasos ceremoniales, cetro, corona y máscara, labrados en oro y plata.

El hipotético rostro de la sacerdotisa de Chornancap ha sido reconstruido por el antropólogo forense Daniel Fairbanks. En la actualidad, su ajuar funerario y los detalles de su descubrimiento se exhiben en el Museo Brüning de Lambayeque. El cuerpo de la sacerdotisa estaba cubierto con dos mantos con aplicaciones de discos lunares de cobre, dibujados con la ola mítica de esta cultura asociada al mar.

Museo de sitio

El Museo de Sitio Chotuna-Chornancap fue inaugurado el 19 de septiembre de 2009. Su entrada es una reproducción de la fachada de la huaca de los Frisos (Chotuna). Además de las muestras de cerámica y orfebrería, así como de cuerpos momificados, cuenta con representaciones gráficas, en óleos y en maniquíes, de diversas escenas de la historia prehispánica lambayeque, como el desembarco del Naylamp.

Referencias

Bibliografía

Wester la Torre, Carlos (2010). Chotuna-Chornancap, "Templos, Rituales y Ancestros Lambayeque"

Enlaces externos
  Complejo Chotuna-Chornancap

Sitios arqueológicos de Lambayeque
Sitios arqueológicos sicanes
Turismo en Perú


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Hinse considers his art not just contemplative or aesthetic. He believes that art should disturb us and is also a kind of mirror of the condition of the church and society.
List of exhibitions in galleries, museums and churches.
Plus a list of conferences, lectures and events, with a special focus on Europe.
Here you find materials for use in churches, categorized according to the Christian calendar.
There are also materials about the Old and New Testament.
The east window of Eton College Chapel, which was created by Evie Hone and installed in 1952, is considered by many to be one of the masterpieces of modern stained-glass art.
Do not wait for the earth to shatter, Sodom's consumption by fire. Tiny wonders from day to day are greater, deeper to admire.
Hear well, observe what it conveys.
Growing dissatisfaction with an out-of-touch, elite and market driven art world has led many artists to rethink their practices and purposes. Some of them have turned to make what is now often termed 'socially engaged art'.


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Round tester
Strategy and Tactics: General
ON_Ragnarok - Sunday 11/05/2008, 11:11
Do you guys use the round tester while playing the game?
I gave it a lot uf use when I was a learning how to play...
And now I found out it's good in ELO too 'cause a lot of players have some moves that can be predicted and exploited thanks to the round tester.
BTW does anyone knows a similar programe that I can dowload so that I can have it in my pc (instead of using the net :razz
Anger_HM - Sunday 11/05/2008, 11:13
Hero - Hueco Mundo
Yup.. i use it..a lot.. in NON-RANDOM,,sometimes in random to see the sureshot...
Blue Zero - Sunday 11/05/2008, 11:14
What is round tester? where do we find it? is it a new option in UR?
DeadlySkwater - Sunday 11/05/2008, 11:27
@Mobius
http://www.urban-rivals.com/game/rules.php?show=abilities look at the bottom of the page
kdgns - Monday 12/05/2008, 01:50
Eh, i usually just do the math in my head, its multiplication and addition, nothing too hard to work with.
-Santor- - Monday 12/05/2008, 09:46
@ Kdgns
haha so do I.
and if I happen to have a calculator in frond of me I might use it although that's rare.
@ others who use the round tester
doesn't it take too long to enter all that information there? I tried it a few times and it takes ages to get a result.
Just wondering how you do it fast enough and playing at the same time.
ON_Ragnarok - Monday 12/05/2008, 12:18
@ Kdgns: and then you lose a game you weren´t supposed to because you made a wrong calculation or forgot a bonus
@ Dragontamer: for me it takes about 30 to 50 seconds but thats because I'm used to it
Tanto89 - Monday 12/05/2008, 16:07
Titan - X. LycurguS .X
I think the round tester.. around 5-10 seconds?
Well, 10 seconds to 30-50 seconds is quite a lot of time. Especially in a game in which you benefit from time and that has time limits
Anger_HM - Monday 12/05/2008, 19:52
For me it takes about 3 second..XD


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List of Hadal Zone Animals
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What Animals Live in the Mesopelagic Zone?
By Elliot Walsh
The creatures that roam the deepest parts of the ocean, known as the hadal zone or hadopelagic zone, are largely a mystery to humans. It's only recently that we've developed technology that allows us to plunge miles beneath the surface of the water where extreme pressure (strong enough to crush metal), low light levels and cold temperatures make life seemingly impossible.
Despite these intense and extreme conditions, life has found a way to adapt and survive at the deepest parts of the ocean. The animals that live at these depths are known as hadal zone animals. They've evolved amazing adaptations that allow them to survive with no light and at extreme pressures.
Oceanic Zones/Levels
Scientists divide the ocean into four distinct zones:
Epipelagic Zone (0 feet - 656 feet below the surface)
Mesopelagic Zone (656 - 3,281 feet below the surface)
Bathypelagic Zone (3,281 - 12,124 feet below the surface)
Abyssopelagic Zone (12,124 - 19,686 feet below the surface)
Hadalpelagic Zone (19,686 feet - ocean floor) - also called the hadopelagic zone
Almost all oceanic life exists in the epipelagic zone, which goes from the surface of the ocean down to 656 feet below the surface. Most life exists here because it is within this zone that sunlight and the sun's rays/energy can penetrate into the water.
Any further down than that receives little to no light, low temperatures and immense pressure, which makes sustaining life difficult. The hadalpelagic zone is the deepest and darkest zone in the ocean.
Hadopelagic Zone Details
The Hadal Zone starts 19,000 feet below the surface and extends to the ocean floor. It's also known as "The Trenches" because these depths in the ocean are often only seen in oceanic trenches and troughs.
Pressures in the Hadal Zone can reach 16,000 psi, which is 110 times the pressure on the surface. The temperature in these deep waters is extremely cold, ranging between 1 and 4 degrees C (33.8 to 39.2 degrees F). Sunlight is unable to reach these depths, which means the zone exists in perpetual darkness.
Despite this, there are currently about 400 known species that live in this zone with more being discovered as we explore these deep underwater areas.
The animals found most often in the hadopelagic zone are called amphipods. Amphipods are tiny flea-like crustaceans that are found by the thousands in every explored Hadal Zone.
These small soft-shelled crustaceans have been found as deep as 29,856 feet. Their huge concentration in this zone leads scientists to believe that they're at the bottom of the food chain and provide key sustenance and serve as a food source for other animals and fish at the bottom of the ocean.
These species are mostly scavengers picking up on any debris floating from zones above. They also attack and eat each other and other small organisms. One particular species of interest is the Alicella gigantea. While most of these amphipods are quite small, this species can reach up to 13 inches in length.
Snailfish
Snailfish are the most dominant family of fish found in the Hadal Zone. These Hadal Zone animals are currently the deepest living fish ever recorded, living at a depth of 26,831 feet below the surface. These gelatinous fish are translucent, so much so that you can see all of their inner organs.
They've evolved to have a skeleton made of cartilage instead of bone, which researchers believe helps them survive at such high pressures. They also have evolved to use a special compound called trimethylamine oxide (TAMO) that helps them to stabilize proteins and cell membranes at such high pressures.
Cusk-Eels
Cusk-Eels are eel-like fish species that have been found as deep as 27,460 feet below the surface of the ocean. While they might look like eels and have "eel" in their name, they're actually not members of the eel family. Instead, they're fish that are closely related to tuna, perch and seahorses as members of the Percomorpha clade of fish.
What's interesting about these fish is that they can be found in zones ranging from the shallow epipelagic zone all the way down to the hadalpelagic zone. This indicates that it's able to survive in a number of temperatures and pressures.
It currently holds the record for the deepest known fish. It's believed to mostly eat amphipods and plankton. Like snailfish, the specimen captured (Abyssobrotula galatheae) has translucent skin. They've also evolved to have likely non-functional eyes since light levels are low to non-existant in this zone of the ocean. They have evolved "sensory pores" on their head that scientists believe evolved to replace the need for eyes.
The skeleton of this fish is reinforced with extra bone material in a process known as ossification. This is believed to help the fish withstand the immense pressures of the ocean at that depth.
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A List of Pelagic Fish
What Animals Live in the Bathyal Zone?
Oceanic Zone Plants & Animals
What Type of Ocean Zone Do Eels Live In?
Deep Ocean Plants
3 Major Ocean Zones
What Animals Are in "the Trenches" or Hadalpelagic...
Animals of the Abyssal Ecosystem
Major Facts About the Open Ocean Ecosystem
Types of Stingray Fish
What Are Some Ways Starfish Adapt to Their Environment?
Famous Trenches in the Indian Ocean
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World Atlas: The 5 Layers of the Ocean
HADAL Ecosystem Studies: About Hades
LiveScience: Supergiant Crustaceans Found in Deep Sea
Deep Sea Research - Oceanographic Research Papers: Fishes of the hadal zone including new species, in situ observations and depth records of Liparidae
Eco Magazine: Extreme Exploration: The Hadal Zone
Nature: Snailfish Is the First Animal from Extreme Ocean Depths to Have Its Genome Sequenced
The Conversation: Snailfish - How We Found a New Species in One of the Ocean's Deepest Places
Phys: The Deepest-Dwelling Fish in the Sea is Small Pink and Delicate
Mapress: A New Species of Abyssobrotula (Ophidiiformes, Ophidiidae) from the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench
Business Insider: The World's Deepest-Dwelling Fish Is Actually This Strange-Looking 'Eel'
Elliot Walsh holds a B.S in Cell and Developmental Biology and a B.A in English Literature from the University of Rochester. He's worked in multiple academic research labs, at a pharmaceutical company, as a TA for chemistry, and as a tutor in STEM subjects. He's currently working full-time as a content writer and editor.


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Two fabulous SeaDream golf cruises, February 2016!
SeaDream golf cruises in the Caribbean with golf in St Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla! What a fabulous holiday!
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SeaDream II has an identical sister ship, SeaDream I, and here are some photos which we took when we visited her in London. It really brought it home how a small vessel can reach ports that are out of the question for the bigger cruise ships.
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Shadows Rising — Worth it?
World of Warcraft celebrated its 15th year anniversary last year, and it's also been 25 years since the release of the first game. Along with the game content and amazing cinematics, the setting has been expanded to novels, children's books, board games and TTRPG, comics and even a movie! Many players have collected as much of the content as they can, or read the story through online sources. However, a growing number of WoW players have been rather unhappy about the diversity, arguing that they should be able to follow the stories through the game. This didn't stop Blizzard from releasing books that tie-in expansions to each other despite recognizing the feedback. As we are moving from Battle for Azeroth (I published two improvement suggestions for it) to Shadowlands (Remember the BlizzCon article?), a new book was also released: Shadows Rising.
I've experienced the book in both digital and audiobook form. In this article, I'll give you my opinions on whether you should buy it or not in the form of a very simple and completely spoiler-free review.
Shadows Rising was written by Madeleine Roux, an author I was unaware of before this book. This is to my ignorance mind you. Apparently, she is an accomplished author and a New York Times Bestseller who wrote in different genres like horror and Sci-fi, including a piece for Star Wars. In fact, she wasn't even new to Warcraft: She authored the third book of the Traveler series. Later on, she wrote the short story "A Moment in Verse", which I had also skipped!
When I say she isn't new to Warcraft, it's actually more than that. She's actually a world of warcraft player and "one of us geeks." She has her own memories, her own take, mains a druid and has the hots for some characters. In fact, I had heard that she was into Nathanos from a couple sources, which I'll admit made me raise an eyebrow. Now I feel bad for even having considered that. Sorry, Madeleine.
Instead of a "pretty picture" I thought I'd show her badassery. She is inked, power-lifts, writes and is a geek. One of my favorite people on Twitter for sure!
So, let's talk about the book! First of all, this isn't exactly a tie-in. There is no singular chain of events that grabs us from the end of BfA and places us to the ShL cutscene. Technically, the book starts around the end of BfA and does feature the cutscene around the end, but we are rather following a different set of events instead of Sylvanas' footsteps unlike, say, War Crimes where we witnessed what happened to Garrosh. I'm really glad that Blizzard chose this path for this book in particular. For War Crimes, it made a lot of sense to see the interaction and conflict between characters, but with Shadowlands, there is a lot of mystery that makes it better and this way, not only Sylvanas' exact actions are still mysterious, but also we get a good opportunity to look at the inner machinations of both the Horde and the Alliance after the Fourth War and I'm telling you — they are interesting.
Horde is trying to find their way in the new council system after abolishing the Warchief concept. Forsaken rule is not fully decided and Gazlowe replaced Gallywix (I can not wait to have more Travis Willingham in WoW.) While the Alliance keeps their unity, the night elves are not happy. Not at all. Anduin feels the pressure of his position and his positive naivete is not as strong as it used to be.
Through the book, you'll follow a conspiracy based in Zandalar, stretched in many locations across Azeroth. The story isn't told through a single protagonist either, which is one of the impressive parts of the book. There are many characters with varying difficulty and "screentime", including but not limited to Anduin, Jaina, Talanji, Zekhan, Thrall, Nathanos and a new antagonist. The story touches many more characters and events, but it's still mostly self-contained, which is a sign that Blizzard heard the critiques about the story flow outside the game.
Battle for Dazar'alor has consequences that are felt strongly in the book — artwork by Glenn Rane
You can tell through the book that Madeleine is a Warcraft fan. There are hints and details at every corner, from using the name of a Warcraft-world fauna instead of simply calling them, say, "fish" to reminding events and quests in-game. Of course, it is also possible to overdo this and turn the book into a reference-fest but she doesn't fall into this trap. There is a good balance between the references, the spirit of Warcraft woven into the fabric and the parts completely irrelevant of setting, such as character development or setting a scene.
I really enjoyed reading the book and I definitely hope Madeleine will be back for more books and short stories later. As mentioned, I'm glad Blizzard chose this story and gave us information about how everything settled after the events of BfA, rather than focusing on Sylvanas. If you are into Warcraft lore at all, I strongly suggest that you read it.
Now, I say read, but I also tried the Audiobook version. I was really excited as it was read by Susie Wokoma — voice actress of Talanji herself. I had partially listened to an audiobook before and I had heard some excerpts over time. This was the first time I decided to fully listen to a book — especially because I'm not a fan of kindle-reading and the physical version would arrive too late.
Unfortunately, I ended up exchanging the book for "I, Mengsk", voiced by Neil Kaplan (voice actor of Tychus among many more). I saw some pretty harsh comments on Audible that I don't agree with, but I had two main concerns: One, some voices felt too similar, especially non-troll, male ones. Two, some important voices were uninspired and as if Susie did not know or care how those characters sounded like, which was a contrast to the book itself, which made me feel it was made with love. I'm guessing this was directed outside of Blizzard or made with a bit of rush. It is not bad, but if you have to choose and unless you absolutely don't want to buy a hard copy or kindle, I would definitely not suggest the audiobook version over the others.
Well, I thought this would be a short article since I wouldn't get into the story, but it seems there was still a lot to say. I'm still avoiding Shadowlands spoilers like the plague and I'm glad I experienced this book in a timely manner. I hope we get the pre-patch soon as well. Whether you are waiting for that or enjoying the beta, go on, buy and read the book. You won't regret it. Also, Jerek says hi.
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We were up the coast a few weeks ago, staying with friends who had just bought a lovely seven acre block near the Queensland border. They had arrived there with two middle aged dogs and an old grey Cornish Rex cat and were in the process of acquiring a menagerie to keep them company and fill up the seven acres. There were a few Alpacas on agistment already and the acquisition of some hens, a rooster or two, some guinea fowl and two drakes seemed to finish off the farmlet for the time being. Then they acquired a very young grey (are they always grey?) Cornish Rex cat and that's when the fun started.
The cat was long and lean with wickedness sprouting out of every fibre of her being. She has a strange, pointed face, bright, intelligent eyes, huge ears (all the better to hear you with my dear), a very short, thin, grey, crinkly coat and the most beguiling manner. To meet her to begin with you would think butter wouldn't melt in her mouth. Don't be fooled. She torments the drakes unmercifully.
The two drakes minded their own business, made their own arrangements and did a good job keeping the lawn down, aerated, and copiously manured. They are beautiful, one white, the other brown with a black head and a touch of green. Being almost joined at the hip, they happily went about their duck business constantly talking among themselves as twins do and doing their own thing. Life was good, all was well with the world, serenity was the name of the game, until the advent of the young cat, Indigo.
Sometimes the drakes would go looking for her and she would hide until they were distracted - they don't have a very long attention span - then she'd bounce out and, startled, the two would gather themselves together and the chase would be on again.
Needless to say I spent hours watching them and trying to get a video but was always too late to capture it. My attention span isn't that long either and i'm easily distracted, a good book never too far away.
The whole thing reminded me of a time a few years ago when Himself was doing some work for friends who were living about an hour away from us. I went along also accompanied by our two dogs, Mollie and Mickey. Mick had a sleep under a tree but Mollie went investigating all the wonderful places to check out.
These friends had an acre or so of land and quite a flock of various kinds of poultry, amongst them being two roan-coloured turkeys which, like the above drakes, were attached at the hip, moving in unison, constantly chattering between themselves and strangely amazed by anything at all untoward. We met Trevor and Trevor.
Mollie straight away went about the business of checking out the whole farm. She was particularly enamoured of chook poo and spent the afternoon looking for it, completely unaware of Trevor and Trevor. She had but one thing on her mind.
When Mollie made a sudden move there was pandemonium as they jerked away and sometimes became separated. Woe is me. Separation was nearly as bad as being near the dog!!!
Then the unthinkable happened. She moved away from them altogether and into one of the two chook yards. Unthinking, they followed her in. Finding nothing of import in there she turned around to retrace her steps. There was a flurry and a scatter (Mollie not even noticing them there) and only one Trevor had access to the gate, feathers flying as she scraped past the door, squawking and carrying on as if the dog had attacked her. Trevor left inside with the exiting dog between her and the gate, almost fainted. Stress levels nearly overcame her while she fanned herself with one wing while trying to look as thought she was coping.
Meanwhile Mollie sauntered into the next chook yard, completely unaware of the chaos she had caused and so carelessly left behind.
Meanwhile, I was lying further up on the lawn (where there were no little bundles of chook poo) absolutely hysterical with laughter, having laughed so much I was completely incapable of doing anything. The tears ran down my face and almost down my legs as I lay there helpless for most of the afternoon.
Eventually, Mollie had eaten enough goodies to be satisfied and came and lay down near me. Not too near. We both had had the most wonderful afternoon but poor Trevor and Trevor would never be the same again.


Awesome! Best of luck to you in the coming weeks, Olivia.
This is such an incredible post about so many of the things that becoming a new parent brings out. All of the excitement of your students and your co-workers — just such an amazing reminder of this incredible and beautiful thing you are about to do and experience. And the recognition that this will change your life in ways you don't even recognize yet. So, you try to focus on the now and let the later take care of itself when its time has come.
Thank you for writing and sharing this today because it is such a beautiful statement of the love and support of all those around you that comes with bringing a baby into the world. There is this thing that comes with every baby born — a hope and a love and a dream. You've expressed that here in a way that wasn't direct, which makes it all the better.
Woohoo! So excited for you, though I understand the apprehension and missing your work.


PORT OF SPAIN , Trinidad , May 27, 2007.- Ania Ruiz and Yamileska Yantin, the duo of Puerto Rico-1 was crowned as queens of the fourth and final leg of the North, Central American and Caribbean Continental Beach Volleyball Tour �Spike Down.
Ruiz-Yantin edged Cubans Ion Canet and Kirenia Bell in three sensational sets by scores of 21-18, 18-21, 18-16.
PORT OF SPAIN , Trinidad , May 26, 2007.- Canadians Mila Miguel and Asia Danilova needed two three-sets victories to advance to the semi finals of the North, Central American and Caribbean Continental Beach Volleyball Tour �Spike Down at Saith Park, Chaguitas.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 26, 2007.- The local pair of Pauline Woodroffe and Elki Phillip made a promising start to the 2007 North, Central America and the Caribbean (NORCECA) Continental Beach Volleyball Tour-Spike Down with a win over their Barbadian rivals at the Saith Park, Chaguanas, yesterday.


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Recurvirostra americanaAmerican avocet
By Patina Thompson
American avocets are found in western North America from March through October and in coastal California, southern Texas, Florida, Louisiana and south to Guatemala in winter. (Gill, 1995; Soothill and Soothill, 1982)
American avocets are numerous in mudflats, ponds, wetlands, and freshwater marshes and swamps. They are also common in lakes, rocky/sandy seashores, bay/coastal islands, and tidal flats. (Ehrlich, et al., 1988; Hayman, et al., 1986; Soothill and Soothill, 1982)
Graceful and sleek, these long-legged waders have a black bill and light blue legs. Avocets are the tallest and longest-legged birds in their family. They are 400 to 500 mm in length and have a wingspan of 213 to 242 mm. They are often confused with black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus), but are distinguishable by the bold black and white pattern on their back and wings and a strongly upcurved black bill. Females are similar in appearance to males but with a shorter and more upwardly-curved bill, male bills are longer and straighter. They are the only avocet with distinct breeding and non-breeding plumages. Breeding plumage is obtained in the first year and is a beautiful rusty cinnamon along the head and neck. Basic plumage is a gray head. Adult breeding plumage appears from January to March and is lost in July to September. (Hayman, et al., 1986; Kaufman, 2000; Soothill and Soothill, 1982)
sexes shaped differently
Average wingspan
1 brood per year, usually 3-5 eggs laid which are a pale ashy-yellow or olive-brown covered evenly with dark brown spots and blotches. Eggs are laid at intervals of 1-2 days, with a full clutch in 5 days (Hayman et al., 1986; Soothill & Soothill, 1982; Nethersole-Thompson, 1986).
American avocets are monogamous and loosely colonial. Pairs perform elaborate courtship displays that involve various crouching and bowing postures in and out of water, dancing with outspread wings and swaying from side to side. (Ehrlich, et al., 1988; Hayman, et al., 1986; Soothill and Soothill, 1982)
Breeding occurs between April and June. Nests are built on shore and are usually scrapes in the ground; they are sometimes lined with dry grass or mud chips. The female lays 3 to 5 eggs (4 on average); eggs are olive colored with brown and black spots. Incubation lasts 22 to 29 days and the eggs hatch synchronously. Fledging occurs after 28 to 35 days. (Ehrlich, et al., 1988; Hayman, et al., 1986; Soothill and Soothill, 1982)
April to June
Range fledging age
Both male and female American avocets incubate the eggs. Incubation lasts 22 to 29 days. The precocial young are cared for by both sexes but the young feed themselves. Fledging occurs after 28 to 35 days. (Ehrlich, et al., 1988; Nethersole-Thompson, 1986)
no parental involvement
precocial
Banded American avocets have been recorded to live up to 9 years in the wild.
No records are available about life span in captivity, but presumably they live for 9 plus years! (Klimkiewicz, 2002)
9 (high) years
American avocets are migratory birds that form social groups and are colonial nesters. Outside of breeding season they may gather in flocks of several hundred and feed in dense groups. They show crepuscular activity patterns. (Ehrlich, et al., 1988; Hayman, et al., 1986; Nethersole-Thompson, 1986)
We do not have information on home range for this species at this time.
American avocets make loud "wheet" or "pleeet" and shrill "kleeap" sounds that are often repeated. They are very noisy when intruders approach active nests. They also communicate using complex displays that include dancing, bowing and crouching. (Ehrlich, et al., 1988; Kaufman, 2000; Soothill and Soothill, 1982)
American avocets swoop their open bills back and forth in shallow water to catch aquatic insects. They may feed in flocks of up to 100 plus birds, in deep water they will "tip up" like dabbling ducks and are reportedly good swimmers.
Foods eaten include: Insects and other invertebrates, shrimp and other crustaceans, aquatic vegetation and seeds. (Alden, 1999; Ehrlich, et al., 1988; Soothill and Soothill, 1982)
aquatic crustaceans
American avocets are mostly quiet and uncaring but become extremely aggressive on breeding and nesting grounds and protest loudly and dive bomb when intruders approach. They have few non-human predators, some known nest predators include skunks (subfamily Mephitinae) and foxes (family Canidae). (Kaufman, 2000; Soothill and Soothill, 1982)
skunks (Mephitinae)
foxes (Canidae)
American avocets are important members of their ecosystem; because of their food habits they likely have a regulatory influence on insect and crustacean populations, and they are an important food source for their predators. They also have an influence on the plants and seeds they eat. (Brown, 1999; Brown, 1999)
American avocets are enjoyable to watch and are sought out by many birders.
There are no known adverse affects of American avocets on humans.
Currently protected by the US Migratory Bird Act, American avocets are making a comeback after over-hunting in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The main threats to American avocets today are habitat loss and degredation. (Brown, 1999)
American avocets are very beautiful birds with personality! I worked near them at wetland and they are very vocal and protective of nests. It is interesting to watch them wade and feed in shallows.
Alaine Camfield (editor), Animal Diversity Web.
Patina Thompson (author), University of Arizona, Todd McWhorter (editor), University of Arizona.
living in the southern part of the New World. In other words, Central and South America.
areas with salty water, usually in coastal marshes and estuaries.
the nearshore aquatic habitats near a coast, or shoreline.
used loosely to describe any group of organisms living together or in close proximity to each other - for example nesting shorebirds that live in large colonies. More specifically refers to a group of organisms in which members act as specialized subunits (a continuous, modular society) - as in clonal organisms.
humans benefit economically by promoting tourism that focuses on the appreciation of natural areas or animals. Ecotourism implies that there are existing programs that profit from the appreciation of natural areas or animals.
an area where a freshwater river meets the ocean and tidal influences result in fluctuations in salinity.
marshes are wetland areas often dominated by grasses and reeds.
makes seasonal movements between breeding and wintering grounds
a wetland area that may be permanently or intermittently covered in water, often dominated by woody vegetation.
the region of the earth that surrounds the equator, from 23.5 degrees north to 23.5 degrees south.
young precocial
young are relatively well-developed when born
Alden, P. 1999. National Audubon Society, Field Guide to the Southwestern States 1st Edition. New York: Random House.
Brown, S. 1999. "American Avocet" (On-line). Great Salt Lake Playa Foodweb Project. Accessed February 24, 2004 at http://people.westminstercollege.edu/faculty/tharrison/gslplaya99/avocet.htm.
Ehrlich, P., D. Dobkin, D. Wheye. 1988. The Birder's Handbook: a field guide to the natural history of North American birds. New York: Simon & Schuster Inc.
Gill, F. 1995. Ornithology, Second Edition. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company.
Hayman, P., J. Marchant, T. Prater. 1986. Shorebirds: an indentification guide to the waders of the world. London: Croom Helm, Ltd.
Kaufman, K. 2000. Birds of North America. New York, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Klimkiewicz, M. 2002. "Longevity Records of North American Birds. Version 2002.1. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Bird Banding Laboratory. Laurel MD." (On-line). Accessed 02/19/04 at http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/.
Nethersole-Thompson, D. 1986. Waders, their breeding, haunts and watchers. Staffordshire, England: T & AD Poyser, Ltd.
Soothill, E., R. Soothill. 1982. Wading birds of the world. Poole, Dorset: Blandford Press.
Order Charadriiformes shorebirds and relatives
Charadriiformes: pictures (830) Charadriiformes: specimens (5) Charadriiformes: sounds (19)
Family Recurvirostridae avocets and stilts
Recurvirostridae: pictures (36)
Genus Recurvirostra avocets
Recurvirostra: pictures (16)
Species Recurvirostra americana American avocet
Recurvirostra americana: information (1) Recurvirostra americana: pictures (13)
To cite this page: Thompson, P. 2002. "Recurvirostra americana" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 18, 2021 at https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Recurvirostra_americana/


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The history of the Italian Development
2014 – 2015: New IPs
In the 2014-2015 two-year period, following on from the success of MotoGP™14 – the first title appearing on the new console generation, and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame – Milestone launches its first IP for 10 years: RIDE. The title, dedicated to street bikes, is an instant hit. But Milestone's challenges are continuing with the second new IP: Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO, out in January 2016.
In 2013, Milestone consolidates its expertise and looks towards future console generations - PlayStation®4 and Xbox One®. Furthermore, it returns after four years with a big game, MotoGP™13. Following the rebranding of the MXGP licence, it announces the Official Motocross World Championship Videogame. The fourth title in the WRC series also comes out in 2013.
The year of the Reboot
2012 marks the year of the reboot for Milestone. The most substantial changes take place in January, projecting the company into the near future with the creation of a dedicated team for development on digital and Mobile platforms - iOS and Android - and the launch of a vast range of products, including SBK Generations, MUD – FIM Motrocross World Championship and WRC 3 FIA World Rally Championship 3 available for Windows PC, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and, for the first time, PlayStation®Vita.
SBK®2011/WRC 2
The official videogame of the Superbike World Championship returns to centre stage with SBK®2011. In this new, sensational title Milestone hones its already impressive riding model, giving everybody a chance to participate in the world of motorcycle racing. Furthermore, Milestone presents WRC 2, the second chapter of a series destined to come into its own in 2012.
WRC World Rally Championship arrives
2010 is the year dedicated to the Superstars V8 Next Challenge, characterised by its new graphics engine, a new physics model, and an innovative system that manages conditions on the track in real-time. This is the same year that SBK X finally reaches a seemingly impossible goal: evolving the most successful title of the Superbike World Championship license. This year also marks the beginning of one of the Milan company's most extreme challenges, with the launch of World Rally Championship 2010.
8 Cylinder Experience
2009 sees the arrival of the third edition of the series inspired by the Superbike championship, SBK'09. At the Games Village 2009, after three years of motorcycle racing projects, Milestone returns with an automobile title, Superstar V8 Racing, dedicated to fans of powerful cars with eight cylinder engines.
The Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 Generation
SBK'08 adds depth to the previous title, adding substantial new features to improve realism by studying the physics of the bikes in various riding conditions. Milestone also confirms the Moto GP license for the 2008 edition and takes on development of the title for the new generation platforms, the Xbox 360® e PlayStation®3.
A software house on two wheels
Milestone gets back to work on the international Superbike World Championship license with the long-awaited SBK'07 World Championship. This period also marks Milestone's first foray into the most famous motorcycle championship in the world, the MotoGP, with the release of MotoGP'07 for PlayStation®2.
Milestone returns to the track with Evolution Gt, which displays a meticulous attention to the smallest detail, and a new motorcycle racing game, SBK Riding Challenge. In the same year the company develops Australian Idol, the game based on the Australian singing contest of the same name, reproducing the characteristics and dynamics typical of the show.
Customizable Experience
In 2005, under official license from the Italian automobile manufacturer Alfa Romeo, Milestone develops SCAR - Squadra Corse Alfa Romeo, or Alfa Romeo Racing Italiano, a racing simulation game. The product's most revolutionary innovation is the RPG system that makes the game experience unique and "customised" to the player's ability and to their driving skills. Milestone also takes on television once again, with a license to develop the game of the famous English X-Factor singing show, using pitch recognition technology, produced for PlayStation®2 exclusively for the English market.
Partnership with Infogrames, the largest European publisher, marks Milestone's entrance to the videogames for console sector, with the release of Racing Evoluzione, or APEX, for Xbox®. Notwithstanding the substantial differences between producing a videogame for console compared to producing one for PC, Milestone steps up to the plate and overcomes this new challenge magnificently, producing the driving game that would become the reference point for the next generation of arcade racers. The end of 2002 also marks Milestone's affiliation with Gruppo Leader, one of Italy's principal videogame entertainment companies, as well as the start of the partnership with Lago-Black Bean, and the publishing agreement for the development of new products with prestigious licenses. Lago's agreements with the Italian state television company RAI and Magnolia lead to Milestone developing the videogame of the Italian television quiz show "L´Eredità" in 2003.
The dawn of the new millennium
At the dawn of the new millennium, Milestone launches SBK'00, bringing all the thrills of the Superbike championship to PC with an absolutely unprecedented level of detail, thanks to even more spectacular graphics, capable of exploiting all the latest technology, and even more realistic game physics. An update for the 2001 season and further technical innovations lead to the last chapter in the series: SBK'01, a game that remains, to this day, the most complete motorcycle simulation on the market.
Early Successes
In 1997 Milestone creates a new success with Screamer Rally, an improved version of the preceding title. A new life-cycle began for the company in 1998: it was the beginning of a partnership with Electronic Arts, which put the company in charge of producing the first chapter of the series of motorcycle simulations dedicated to the world of Superbikes, SBK World Championship, published under the prestigious EA Sports brand.
Graffiti, the company founded in 1994 by Antonio Farina, became the basis for the development of the know-how of the modern Milestone team. The company developed a conversion of Super Loopz for the Super NES, as well as an original title called Iron Assault. Milestone wasn't founded until 1996, and immediately established a reputation for high quality, attention to detail, and a flair for creating unique and compulsive gameplay. In the same year, Milestone's position as brand leader in the field of PC driving games was cemented with Screamer 2, a game that was hailed by gamers from all over the world for its compelling playability and captivating graphics, and that earned unanimous acclaim from the specialist press.


Following the regulatory relaxation of foreign investment limitations for insurance companies in 2013, the Financial Supervisory Commission (the "FSC"), the regulator of insurance industries in Taiwan, further amended the Regulations Governing Investments by Insurance Companies (the "Regulations"), effective from 22 April 2014.
The 2014 amendments to the Regulations mainly focus on expanding the investment portfolio of Taiwanese insurance companies and increasing flexibility with regard to overseas real estate investment. Moreover, the amendments to the Insurance Act announced on 4 June 2014 shows a flexible attitude toward overseas investments.
According to current Regulations, an insurance company may allocate its funds to invest in certain types of foreign securities. The 2014 amendments to the Regulations further expand the permissible investment portfolio to include foreign currency-denominated listed or over-the-counter ("OTC") certificates of domestic stocks and bonds. The so-called Formosa Bonds listed on the GreTai Securities Market (the "GTSM", which operates the local OTC market) falls into this class. After the Regulations took effect, there has been an increase in issuance of Formosa Bonds on the GTSM.
Under the legal regime of the Insurance Act in Taiwan, restrictions on the overseas investment of insurance companies' funds were placed not only on the types of investment but also the investment amount. Insurance companies are required to obtain approval of the FSC regarding the overseas investment amount which shall not exceed 45% of the funds which includes owner's equity and various reserves of each insurance company ("Overseas Investment Ceiling"). In the past, there was only one type of investment that was not included to be counted in the Overseas Investment Ceiling, ie, the value of non-investment-linked life insurance products distributed in foreign currencies with a prior approval from the FSC.
3. Other foreign investments and their values with prior approval from the FSC.
2. Acquiring real estate in foreign countries or in the PRC through a trust contract.
The said "acquiring real estate through a trust contract" means by way of a trust contract with regard to the acquisition, management, use, benefit and disposal of real estate between an insurance company permitted by the FSC and the trust institution or made between the SPV and trustee institution.


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Morningstar Storage manager, Wendy Messer, announces new enhanced security system & site renovations to provide the best protection and service for RV, car, boat, misc vehicles, garage, mini, unit, extra & building storage in Asheville. They also offer loading docks and climate control. No local business is safer for storage than Morningstar.
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We offer 24-hour secure access. We accept package deliveries and will even put them in your unit for you. We offer heated and cooled storage to keep your file & record storage, equipment storage, and inventory safe. We like to be thought of as a business partner helping to expand your business potential.
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T-Mobile finally announced its long-rumored wireless home broadband internet service which is being rolled out in a pilot program to a few select markets.
Initially the offering is by invitation only, and T-Mobile plans to connect 50,000 homes by the end of the year. Primarily in rural areas underserved by landline internet options.
The service promises unlimited data at 50Mbps speeds for only $50/month with no contract or other fees - a fantastic sounding deal considering the current dearth of T-Mobile data-only options.
But the details tell a different story - this is NOT a viable option for mobile users. The service is a high-speed fixed wireless service that uses T-Mobile's cellular network - emphasis on the "fixed."
"For use only with T-Mobile LTE Wi-Fi Gateway for in-home use at location provided at activation."
This service is only available for fixed locations - it is NOT a service that can be used in a mobile setup and therefore isn't an option for nomads looking for a mobile home internet replacement.
T-Mobile's offer is only intended, at least initially, as an alternative to traditional landline internet sources for homes and businesses .
The fixed-location restriction isn't the only downside to this plan - data will also be subject to network management meaning speeds will slow down due to tower congestion. Unlike T-Mobile's other, mobile-friendly, plans, the fine print does not specify a network management limit, meaning it's likely the service is always subject to network management.
It's unfortunate that this new T-Mobile service is not a solution for nomads on the road, but it is still nice to see T-Mobile bring new options for rural customers. And hopefully, this service will drive infrastructure development in rural areas to bring greater speeds and capacity to those who do utilize a mobile-friendly T-Mobile data option.
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Karimpur - I
Patabukahuda - Nadia
Patabukahuda Population - Nadia, West Bengal
Patabukahuda is a large village located in Karimpur - I Block of Nadia district, West Bengal with total 2378 families residing. The Patabukahuda village has population of 8933 of which 4506 are males while 4427 are females as per Population Census 2011.
In Patabukahuda village population of children with age 0-6 is 828 which makes up 9.27 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Patabukahuda village is 982 which is higher than West Bengal state average of 950. Child Sex Ratio for the Patabukahuda as per census is 976, higher than West Bengal average of 956.
Patabukahuda village has lower literacy rate compared to West Bengal. In 2011, literacy rate of Patabukahuda village was 72.68 % compared to 76.26 % of West Bengal. In Patabukahuda Male literacy stands at 74.46 % while female literacy rate was 70.88 %.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Patabukahuda village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Our website, don't have information about schools and hospital in Patabukahuda village.
Patabukahuda Data
Total No. of Houses 2,378 - -
Population 8,933 4,506 4,427
Child (0-6) 828 419 409
Schedule Caste 1,984 1,022 962
Total Workers 3,010 2,718 292
Main Worker 2,626 - -
Marginal Worker 384 331 53
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.21 % while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.37 % of total population in Patabukahuda village.
In Patabukahuda village out of total population, 3010 were engaged in work activities. 87.24 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.76 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3010 workers engaged in Main Work, 347 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 999 were Agricultural labourer.


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The new founded 'imai - inter media art institute' organised on two days, November 30-1 December 2006, a symposium in the NRW Forum Kultur und Wirtschaft, Düsseldorf, Germany. About 80 participants from various disciplines discussed the aspects of conserving, communicating and developing media art.
The symposium was stuctured by 6 different panels.
Panel 1 and 2 were captioned with research. Prof. Dr. Yvonne Spielmann from Braunschweig spoke about the aesthetics of video in relation of art and mass media. Dr. Spielmann presented her theses very verbose and the samples at the end did not really show what they were supposed to be. Prof. Dr. Slavko Kacunko from Osnabrück explained very humorous and intelligent his M.A.D. – media art database. It somehow became a review of media art in general because he was one of the first to gather scientific knowledge about video art. Dr. Katja Kwastek from Linz followed the question how to present media art in research and teaching and Dr. Holger Simon from Cologne presented and explained "Prometheus", a fascinating heterogeneous picture archive.
Panel 3 and 4 were captioned with conservation and preservation. The video artist and Professor Rotraut Pape from Offenbach and Berlin gave an wonderful overview on the history of video art and allowed a humorous but serious insight in her experience with the problems and complexity of conservation of video art. Ulrich Lang from Frankfurt showed the actual state of affairs in video preservation and discussed ethical aspects of the conservation or transformation to new formats as a conservator. Andreas Weisser works in Freiburg as a conservator for video and clearly demonstrated numerous problems with magnetic tapes and how to conserve or restore them.
Woody Wasulka philosophised as an artist about preservation, reconstruction and idealisation of pictures and films we have in mind. Dr. Stephan Urbaschek from Goetz Collection in Munich explained the need and possibility to specify in a questionnaire and contract with the artist their status and restrictions for the work of art. Dr. Stefan Horsthemke from AXA insurance showed the possibilities of appreciation and limits of the value.
Panel 5 and 6 were captioned with distribution and artist representation. The Artist and Professor Ulrike Rosenbach went back to the early times of media art as a subculture and their attempt to reach a wider public. The Gallerist Olaf Stüber from Berlin showed the problems when selling video and digital media but gave same very good samples how to work with young artists and help them realise their ideas.
John Thompson from Electronic Art Intermix in New York asked the question were we are between endless reproducibility and limited editions and ventured an international outlook for distribution. Whereas Piotr Krajewski from Wroclaw in Poland showed the boarders of distribution in an communistic system and how the artists worked around it. A summary as well as a specification of copyright and laws were given by the lawyer Prof. Dr. Rainer Jacobs.


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Home Motorcycles Newbie sort-of review: Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Newbie sort-of review: Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Matt Bubbers
Although they usually have styling that harks back to the 1970s (or earlier), retro/scrambler models are popular with millennials.
Matt Bubbers knows a lot about cars, but he doesn't know much about motorcycles. Undaunted, he's still as excited about two wheels as anyone can be. His enthusiasm is infectious. He's like a dog humping the leg of the motorcycle world.
So we're giving him a chance to tell us about bikes from a different perspective than our own grizzled, jaded point of view. Last August, he spent a week with a Ducati Scrambler and he's finally telling us about it now.
We're not sure if this is a review of the bike or not, but we know Matt has some interesting points to make. Just don't let him anywhere near your legs.
Parked in the city, its true habitat, and seen from below, the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 looks pretty macho. Until Matt gets on it, anyway.
Having a solid four-and-a-half weeks of motorcycle riding experience under my belt last summer, it was high time to saddle up a mean slice of Italy's finest, cheapest, sexiest two-wheeled machinery and show it who's boss. Maybe I'd pop some wheelies, do some skids, tame that 400cc monster and tell the world. Ride to a café and look awesome. Plonk down that helmet and be like: Yo! Ask me about my motorbike!
Err, no. Instead, I'm thinking: Don't drop it. Don't drop it. Please don't drop it you klutz.
The Scrambler Sixty2 is a bike for new riders, which I certainly am. It's also a bike aimed squarely at plaid-clad, vinyl-record-loving, fancy-haircut-having wannabe-riders, which I also am. (Minus the haircut. TopCuts: I'll never leave you, baby.)
This guy looks a bit dweebie, hunched forward and probably singing Taylor Swift songs to himself. But it's not Matt – he wishes.
I'm uniquely unqualified to review motorcycles, despite the fact that someone thought it would be a great idea to let me review McLarens and Lambos and other exotic four-wheeled machinery for my day job. So, no, this is not a motorcycle review.
This is simply what it's like to ride the Scrambler Sixty2, if, like me, you're brand new to riding.
The idea of the Scrambler is more intimidating than the actual machine. After poring over the specs and photos online, seeing the thing in person, I was shocked how small it is. This thing? I can ride this thing.
Now that's better. And like any true newbie, there's at least another 15 degrees of lean before the peg touches the ground.
Swinging a leg over is like mounting a playground see-saw made for kids. It's low, which I love. All I've got to compare it to is my own, old Suzuki DRZ supermoto, which is tall and upright like a Dutch bicycle. By comparison, the Scrambler is like a BMX bike.
Both feet on the ground, it feels super stable. Most of the terror about dropping it evaporated. The bars are wide, although it felt heavier than I expected lifting it upright. Walking with it, it feels heavy too. But, again, it's so low the weight is totally manageable even though I'm not exactly Dwayne Johnson. (Ducati quotes 183 kg for the bike with all fluids.)
While we're talking numbers, seat height is 790 mm, or 31.1 inches. There's a high seat option — 810-mm, 31.9-in — which probably would've fit my 5'10" self better.
Sorry – still not Matt. You think there are palm trees in Toronto? You can't have been in Ontario last weekend then.
The key is a big plastic triangle because — I don't know — it's Italian? The Sixty2 starts with an electronic whistle and settles into a very polite, breathy whirr. No choke! Fuel injection! This thing is cutting edge, folks. Light years ahead of my Suzuki. The throttle was sometimes a bit jerky, but more than likely that was my hack-ish, amateur control. Over a week of riding, I got used to it.
The Scrambler made for an ideal comrade riding around the city. It was forgiving of my terrible riding and hard to stall — although I still managed to. The clutch was light and gearshift crispy, with a nice "chunk" that let you know you've shifted correctly. My boots were cramped on the foot controls though, which was annoying.
Now that looks pretty good. All style and deep inner meaning, but we're not sure about the substance.
Rush hour in Toronto sucks. But when there's an air-cooled internal-combustion motor exploding gas between your legs on a 30-degree day in August, rush hour is sweaty. Like: swampy. But once moving, the heat is bearable. The bike out-accelerates cars easily. The Scrambler felt super nimble too. In my notes I wrote, "90-degrees easy!" Even at low speeds, doing all those sharp right turns was intuitive. Sometimes the turn signal button would take a few presses to cancel the signal, though. Was I doing something wrong?
I had to ride on the highway to return the Scrambler. It was fine. No wind protection, but comfortable enough. Did I enjoy it? No. But only because riding on the highway is a nightmare. At about 6,000 rpm, the Sixty2 did 120 km/h. Both the bike and I felt much more comfortable riding at lower speeds.
At $9,195, the Sixty2 is far from the cheapest choice for new riders, but it feels like a quality machine. Everything is tight, from the dashboard to the clutch to the way the key turns in the ignition. Also, it's a Ducati, which is Italian, which is cool. (Yes, I know it's assembled in Thailand. Don't kill my vibe.)
Leonardo da Vinci was from Italy you know, and one of his paintings just sold for $450 million. So … bargain!
At last – that's Matt on the bicycle, trying to impress his girlfriend on the Scrambler. No really, it is. Would we mislead you?
Riding the Sixty2 left me curious to try the bigger 800cc version. It's $1,200 more, and 800cc seems like a lot, but because it's the same size as the Sixty2 I'm thinking it'd be equally easy-to-ride. Maybe next summer. I'll work up to it.
So, let's tally up what we've learned here:
• Would the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 make a good first bike? Yes.
• Did I drop it? No!
• Is it cool? Not really, not like the bigger Scramblers.
• Was it fun? Yes. It's a motorcycle.
"Hmmm – if I ride the Scrambler in this BMX park and do some tricks, those kids will think I'm cool, right?" Newbies always learn the hard way.
Ducati Scrambler
Ducati Sixty2
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steve April 30, 2018 At 2:45 am
damn i want this bike or the husqvarna svartpilen!
Ryan Matheson January 10, 2018 At 3:58 pm
Great article. But it left me a little curious. Doesn't seem like you made the purchase because you returned it. Did you just rent or borrow a press bike?
I'd be interested in a follow up comparing this to the 800cc since I've been eyeing this bike to. But at 6 feet 275lbs I'm wondering if bigger would be better, since every dealer I talk to seems to tell me so.
Matt January 18, 2018 At 4:34 pm
Hi Ryan. Thanks! It was a press bike, borrowed for a week. I don't think you'd need the 800cc version, especially if you're just starting out. Is it even any bigger than the 400 size-wise? In Canada, the 800cc does seems like better value though.
Ryan Matheson February 7, 2018 At 1:05 pm
Thanks Matt.
How do I go about getting my hands on a press bike. After seeing a video from RyanF9 over at Fortnine I have been thinking of doing my own reviews as well.
Also thanks for the info on the bike. Look forward to reading your next review.


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