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An estimated 10 million people worldwide have no nationality. On the average, a stateless child is born every ten minutes. In advance of the one year anniversary of UNHCHR’s #IBelong campaign and to further raise the profile and foster cooperation on the issue of statelessness, UNHCR is forming a group of “Friends of the Campaign to End Statelessness.” The U.S. Mission is pleased to have hosted the first meeting of this group on October 30.
“The United States has long been an ardent supporter of UNHCR’s mandate to prevent and reduce statelessness worldwide, and we look forward to actively supporting this campaign,” said Ambassador Pamela Hamamoto. “Without documentation and legal status, stateless persons, especially women and children, face a heightened risk of human rights abuses or violations.” Ambassador Keith Harper noted that the Human Rights Council has also focused on the issue, and that the U.S. led the way on the first HRC resolution to address the issue of discriminatory nationality laws targeting women.
“Nobody is perfect on this issue,” said UNHCR’s Melanie Khanna. “It is about everyone putting their oars in the water and rowing together.” The collective will of the diverse and committed support group in Geneva has the power to effect real change, said Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Volker Türk.
More than twenty governments were present and those who spoke said they considered a “Friends” group on this thematic topic to be a useful vehicle for enhanced diplomatic efforts. Australia and Finland both expressed interest in hosting future meetings of the group.
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The Finale to the BARC Club Car Championships Weekender at Brands Hatch and after a Very Thrilling set of both Qualifying Sessions and Races which took place on the Saturday it was Time once again for each Driver to strap in and get ready for some high speed Racing Action thought the Sunday.
In Tribute to the Marshall who was Tragically Killed on the Saturday Some Car and Driver Pairings were Racing with Orange Hearts on their Cars as a Tribute to all of Motorsports Family of Marshalls for who without Racing would not be possible. Thank You!
So Lets get started and see what the days events Haver to Offer and who can Push their Machinery to the Limits and beyond for a Victory.
Britcar Endurance Championship - Trophy Category (Race 1 Results FINAL)
The Britcar Endurance Trophy was the First up and it was time to see who could claim that elusive Pole Position and to see if anyone else could challenge the Top Three Drivers Lets see how things turned out.
In First Place was the Pairing Of (Datum Motorsport's Axel Van Nederveen and Adriano Medeiros) in their Ginetta G55A with a Best Lap Time of 52:193 and an Average Speed of 64.75mph. Congratulations Axel and Adriano a Really Fantastic Drive and A Super Victory.
In Second Place was (SVG's Mark Lee) in his Ginetta G56A with a Best Lap Time of 52.086 and an Average Speed of 64.70mph. Amazing Drive Mark Keeping that Ginetta on the Track and Taking Second Place while Nearly Matching the Speed of Axel and Adriano. Well Done.
In Third Place was (Terry Stephens) in his Peugeot 308 with a Best Lap Time of 53.421 and an Average Speed of 64.50mph. Well Fought Terry a Fantastic Finish in Third Place and Staying Ahead by just over 11 seconds to the Pair of Jasver and Bryan in 4th. Amazing Job.
A Really Enjoyable and Exciting First Race of the Sunday with High Speed Action and Incredible Victories on Track. Congratulations Axel Adriano Mark and Terry. Lets see what Race 2 Brings in terms of the Action.
Britcar Endurance Championship - Trophy Category (Race 2 Results FINAL)
Race 2 For Britcar Next and after a Very Fast and Action Packed First Race Will we see a New Face on the Top Step of the Podium? Lets find out.
In First Place was the Pairing of (Woodrow Motorsport's Simon Baker and Kevin Clarke) in their BMW 1 Series with a Best Lap Time of 51.837 and an Average Speed of 78.22mph. Amazing work Simon and Kevin who have Beaten the Pairing Of (Datum Motorsport's Axel Van Nederveen and Adriano Medeiros) to Victory. An Incredible Drive by Both of them Well Done.
In Second Place was (SVG Mark Lee) in his Ginetta G56A with a Best Lap Time of 52.281 and an Average Speed of 76.89mph. Again a Huge Congratulations to Mark Lee for hanging onto that Second Place Despite Fierce Competition during The Race. Amazing Drive.
In Third Place was (Simon Green Motorsport's Pairing of Jasver Sapra and Brian Branson) in their BMW M3 E46 with a Best Lap Time of 52.718 and an Average Speed of 76.88mph. Congratulations Jasver and Brain Brilliant Drive and well Defended to keep that Third Place in Tact.
Two Incredible Races with Two Very Different Outcomes of Race Winners and Runners Up The Britcar Endurance Trophy is Proving to be Very Competitive this Year.
A Huge Congratulations to Simon Kevin Mark Jasver and Brain for some Amazing Racing and Victories and Good Luck to All Other Drivers. Keep working Hard and Pushing for that All Important Victory.
CTCRC Edmundson Electrical Classic / Historic Thunder Saloons (Race 1 Result FINAL)
Next Up was the CTCRC Electrical and Historic Thunder Saloons and After a Thrilling Qualifying Session Yesterday Lets see what Each Driver has got and who can Push to the Limits for that All Important Victory.
In First Place was (Jason West) in his BMW E46 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 51.907 and an Average Speed of 59.84mph. Congratulations Jason for Another Incredible Drive for First Place and a well Deserved Victory Amongst some Stiff Competition.
In Second Place was (Andrew Wilson) in his Holden Monaro 7000 with a Best Lap Time of 52.418 and an Average Speed of 59.96mph. Well Done Andrew Fantastic Driving and a Super Defensive Drive for Second Place.
In Third Place was (Samuel Wilson) in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 52.699 and an Average Speed of 59.50mph. Amazing Work Samuel and a Beautiful Example of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage on Display Showing its Raw Power and Racing Pedigree to Finish in Third Place.
A Fantastic Finish to The Historic and Electrical Thunder Saloons Racing at The Weekend. A Huge Congratulations to Our Top Three Finishers Jason Andrew and Samuel. Fantastic Racing from all Three of you and Good Luck to all other Drivers Keep Tuning and Working Hard and I'm sure Victory Will not be too Far Away from you.
CTCRC JEC Saloon & GT Championship & Burton Power BOSS (Race 2 Results FINAL)
Next Up CTCRC Saloon and GT Championships and with some Fierce Competition on Display during not only Qualifying but also Their First Race on the Saturday Which saw Malcom Harding Storm to an Insane Victory who Will be able to Take him on and Potentially Steal his Crown during the Next Race Today? Lets See.
In First Place was (Malcom Harding) in his Ford Escort MK2 Zakspeed 2500 with a Best Lap Time of 53.888 and an Average Speed of 78.49mph. Another Incredible Victory for Malcom that Highly Modified Zakspeed Escort Really Shows off the Power and Performance of a True Champion and a Fantastic Driver. Congratulations Malcom.
In Second Place was (Steven Goldsmith) in his Ford Anglia 105e 260 with a Best Lap Time of 54.335 and an Average Speed of 78.21mph. Another Storming Drive to Achieve Second Place for Steven. Fantastic Driving and Amazing Car Control through Every Corner. Congratulations Steven.
In Third Place was (Tom Robinson) in his Jaguar XJ6 4000 with a Best Lap Time of 55.481 and an Average Speed of 55.481mph. Congratulations Tom Superb Display of Driving Ability behind the Jag and a Well Deserved Third Place for Him.
Another Incredible Weekend of Racing for the CTCRC Saloon and GT Championships with Some New and Some Old Drivers Stepping onto the Podium. Massive Congratulations to Malcolm Steven and Tom for their First Second And Third Place Finishes. Keep Up the Good Work and Never Stop Trying.
CTCRC Laser Tools Pre 93 & Simply Serviced Pre 03 Touring Cars (Race 1 Results FINAL)
Now Its Time for The Laser Tools Pre 93 and Simply Serviced Pre 03 Touring Cars to make their way back onto The Track for what Looked to be a Spectacular Race. A Whole Range of Different Cars to Race Against and Stiff Competition after Qualifying Proves that This Race will be One not to be Missed. Lets See what Unfolded.
In First Place was (Gary Prebble) in his Honda Civic EG 2000 with a Best Lap Time of 54.100mph and an Average Speed of 78.60mph. Well Done Gary a Really Well Deserved First Place Victory and an Amazing Drive to the Flag.
In Second Place was (David Griffith) in his BMW E36 M3 3058 with a Best Lap Time of 54.558 and an Average of 78.42mph. Incredible Drive their David Pushing that BMW For Everything that it Has got to Achieve Second Place.
In Third Place was (Kam Tunio) in his Honda Civic EK9 1595 with a Best Lap Time of 55.347 and an Average Speed of 77.05mph. Well Driven Kam Super Driving on Display and a Well Deserved Third Place Finish.
Another Amazing Race for The Pre 93 and Pre 03 Touring Cars and a Huge Congratulations to Gary David and Kam for their First Second and Third Place Victories. Keep up the Hard Work and Good Luck to everyone Else wherever your Next Races take you.
CTCRC Poultec Classic Race Engines Pre 66 Touring Cars (Race 1 Results)
Now it was Time for the Fan Favourite to Enter onto the Brands Hatch Circuit with the Pre 66 Touring Cars Championship. With Mini's Lotus Cortina's and Ford Falcons. This was One Race that No One Wanted to Miss. After a Very Fast Paced Qualifying Session on the Saturday Which saw (Alan Greenhalgh) take Pole Position who Will be able to Challenge Him During the Race and Snatch Victory Away from Him.
In First Place was (Alan Greenhalgh) in his Ford Falcon with A Best Lap Time of 58.707 and an Average Speed of 72.63mph. Congratulations Alan A Beautiful Example of the Ford Falcon and Certainly a Very Fast One too. Congratulations on Your Victory.
In Second Place was (Robyn Slater) in his Ford Anglia 1550 with a Best Lap Time of 58.992 and an Average Speed of 72.06mph. Very Good Drive their From Robyn to Secure Second Place in The First Race of the Day for the Pre 66 Touring Cars.
In Third Place was (Barry Sime) in his Morris Mini Cooper S 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 59.116 and an Average Speed of 71.95mph. Fantastic Work their Barry Keeping that Little Rocket on The Track looked to be Very Challenging but A Very Well Deserved Third Place.
What A First Race for The Historic Pre 66 Touring Cars showing The Power and Pride Each Driver takes in Both Racing and Preservation on Their Beloved Racing Machines. Congratulations to Alan Robyn and Barry on their First Second and Third Place Finishes. Lets See what New Challenges Await Them in Race 2 The Final Race of The Day for Them.
CTCRC Poultec Classic Race Engines Pre 66 Touring Cars (Race 2 Results FINAL)
The Epic FINALE To The Pre 66 Touring Cars Race was A Race in Wet Conditions Making it even more Challenging for The Top Three Drivers. Who would Win and be able to Retain if not Take on thease Three Giants of Touring Car Racing in thease Conditions. Lets See How Things Concluded.
In First Place was (Barry Sime) in his Morris Mini Cooper S 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.482 and an Average Speed of 58.62mph. Amazing Work Barry to take Home a Superb Victory and a Brilliant Bit of Wet Weather Driving in The Mini Well Done.
In Second Place was (John Davies) in his Austin Mini Cooper S 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.416 and an Average Speed of 58.38mph. Amazing Work John Racing A Mini in thease Conditions is Very Tricky and Yet both You and Barry made it look Easy.
In Third Place was (James Ibbotson) in his Hillman Imp Super 998 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.518 and an Average Speed of 58.12mph. Well Done James Sliding that Imp around in the Wet for a Magnificent Third Place was Well Deserved.
What A Race to End the Day for the Pre 66 Touring Cars and with So many Old and New Winners Lets Hope we Get to see More Races like This One Thought the Rest of the 2021 Season. A Big Congratulations to Barry John and James on their Respective Victories and Keep Trying Everyone Else The Hard Work will Pay off.
CTCRC Shell Oils Pre 83 Touring Cars (Race 1 FINAL)
Up Next The Pre 83 Touring Cars took to the Track for Their Only Race of The Day and from what We Have Seen Already This Race also looks like its going to be a Very Strong Battle for First Second and Third Place. Lets See who Came First and Took that All Important Victory.
In First Place was (Mark Lucock) in his Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 2040 with a Best Lap Time of 57.687 and an Average Speed of 74.53mph. Amazing work there Mark Pushing All the Power the RS2000 Engine Has and Keeping it on Track to Score an Amazing Victory.
In Second Place was (Stephen Primett) in his Ford Escort MK1 2037 with a Best Lap Time of 57.503 and an Average Speed of 74.52mph. Another Brilliant Drive from the Likes of Stephen Keep the Pace with Mark and Making for some Fierce Competition Thought the Race.
In Third Place was (Mike Luck in his BMW E21 320 1998 with a Best Lap Time of 57.236 and an Average Speed of 74.46mph. Super Driving there Mike to take Third Place and a Very Classic Looking BMW Indeed.
What A Race from the Pre 83 Touring Cars showcasing Speed Power and What a Touring Car was Made to do around a Race Track. A Big Congratulations to Mark Stephen and Mike on their First Second and Third Place Finishes. Keep Racing and Keep Having Fun Out There.
Junior Saloon Car Championship (Race 1 Result FINAL)
The Junior Saloon Car Championship was Up Next and Even Though the Age Range of thease Next Drivers Taking to the Circuit Might Shock you at The Fact that Many of them are as Young as 15 Years of age don't be Fooled Because thease Guys Know how to Race Having been brought up from Carting since the age of 4. They are always a Fan Favourite and After Qualifying on the Saturday its Anyone's Game as to Who Wins and Who Losses in Thease Races.
In First Place was (Ruben Hage) in his Citroen Saxo VTR 1600 with a Best Lap Time of 59.967 and an Average Speed of 65.65mph. Congratulations Ruben What A Drive and an Incredible Run for First Place Fending off the Other On Coming Drivers. Truly a Championship Winning Drive.
In Second Place was (Harvey Caton) in his Citroen Saxo VTR 1600 with a Best Lap Time of 59.629 and an Average Speed of 65.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harvey Staying very Close to Ruben in First Place and Keeping Him on His Toes Thought the Entire Race.
In Third Place was (Charlie Hand) in his Citroen Saxo VTR 1600 with a Lap Time of 1:00.006 and an Average Speed of 65.57mph. Solid Third Place there Charlie Keep Up the Momentum and Never Give Up Chasing Your Dreams.
What a Fantastic Race from the Junior Saloon Car Championship with New Winners on the Podium and Some Close Wheel to Wheel Action Thought the Race Thease Guys will be Fantastic To see in Future Racing Series All Over The World. Congratulations to Ruben Harvey and Charlie for First Second and Third Place and Good Luck to All Other Aspiring Young Drivers Following in the Footsteps of Your Greatest Racing Heroes.
Kumho BMW Championship (Race 1 Results)
Finally it was Time for the Last Two Races of the Day the Kumo BMW Championship. Featuring The Makes and Models of Many BMW'S taking to the Circuit for Race 1. After a Busy Day Qualifying on Saturday Lets See what Each Driver Cando in The Frist of Two Races for their Championship.
In First Place was (Niall Bradley) in his BMW E46 M3 with a Best Lap Time of 50.920 and an Average Speed of 83.60mph. Brilliant Driving There Niall Pushing the Power of the BMW Engine to Max and Putting the Pedal to the Metal the Whole Race. A Superb Victory.
In Second Place was (Michael Vitulli) in his BMW E36 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 51.158 and an Average Speed of 83.45mph. Another Incredible Driver Pushing Hard and Taking Second Place. Well Done Michael.
In Third Place was (James Card) in his BMW E46 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 51.154 and an Average Speed of 83.42mph. Very Well Done their James Keep Pushing.
Three Fantastic Drivers in Niall Michael and James all Fighting for that Victory and Showing The Racer Inside each and Everyone of them. Lets see what Their Final Race of the Day Brings Them.
Kumho BMW Championship (Race 2 Results FINAL)
In First Place was (Niall Bradley) in his BMW E46 M3 with a Best Lap Time of 53.581 and an Average Speed of 77.79mph. Another Well Deserved First Place Finish to Round of The Days Racing. Congratulations Niall Go and Celebrate with The Team In Style.
In Second Place was (Darren Morgan Owen) in his BMW E46 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 53.200 and an Average Speed of 77.43mph. Super Drive There Darren for Second Place and a New Winner onto The Podium.
In Third Place was (Brad Sheean) in his BMW E46 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 53.227 and an Average Speed of 77.13mph. Fantastic Drive there Brad and Some Incredible Car Control thought the Entire Race to Finish Third.
And That Concludes Racing for the Kumho BMW Championship with 4 Different Winners Across two Races and A lot of Really Fast Action you could not Have Asked for a better Finish to The End of The Days Racing. Massive Congratulations to Niall Darren and Brad and Good Luck to all Other Competing Drivers who are still Looking for that almighty Victory.
That Concludes Racing for The BARC Club Car Championships Weekend A Big Congratulations to All of the Drivers of Every Team and a Huge Thank You to Marshalls Far and Wide as Without Your Support Events like This and Champion Drivers May Never Get to Achieve Their Dreams.
See You All At The Next One!
We've averaged about one sunny day per week so far this winter, which has been tedious for people out here, but is great news for those of you yet to come, because there's a lot of snow and it is in excellent condition.
It's not great for photos, though, so here's a shot we took last week. It illustrates the importance of ski helmets. This little boy seems about to nut the gate, and would probably have died without his helmet. (Or could the helmet be the reason why he has neither seen nor heard the gate, and is about to bash into it?)
Boris Johnson has really stirred everyone up. The link www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/helmets+alone+reduce+seriou... has some surprising statistics, but the most telling comment came from our aptly-named former chalet girl Pascale Pretty, who noticed the adverts Google had placed after Boris's article:
1 - quiksilver helmets
2 - become a ski instructor
3 - NHS organ donor register.
This video used to freak me out when it came out (in my defense, I was 10 and music videos were a new concept ;-)).
Somebody's Watching Me
by Rockwell
I'm just an average man with an average life
I work from nine to five, hey hell I pay the price
All I want is to be left alone in my average home
But why do I always feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone
And...
CHORUS:
I always feel that somebody's watchin' me
And I have no privacy
I always feel that somebody's watchin' me
Tell me is it just a dream?
When I come home at night
I bolt the door real tight
People call me on the phone I'm trying to avoid
Well, can the people on TV see me or am I just paranoid
CHORUS
When I'm in the shower, I'm afraid to wash my hair
'Cause I might open my eyes and find someone standing there
People say I'm crazy, just a little touched
But maybe showers remind me of Psycho too much
That's why...
I always feel like somebody's watching me
And I have no privacy
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Who's playin' tricks on me?
I don't know anymore
Are the neighbors watching me
Well is the mailman watching me
And I don't feel safe anymore, oh what a mess
I wonder who's watching me now?
Who?
The IRS?
I always feel like somebody's watching me
And I have no privacy I always feel like somebody's watching me
And I have no privacy
Who's playin' tricks on me?
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Tell me who can it be?
I always feel like somebody's watching me
if you went to somervilleopenstudios.org and took all of the images from all the artists that described their work as "watercolor" and averaged those images, you'd get this
The average strip of Russia - climate zone, where you can meet lots of different objects to shoot. The broad meadows and marshes, flowers lush color blooming everywhere, birch forests, lakes and ponds full of crystal clear water, clear streams and small waterfalls...
Средняя полоса России - климатическая зона, где вы можете встретить множество самых разных объектов для съёмки. Широкие луга и болота, пышным цветом распускающиеся повсюду цветы, берёзовые рощи, озёра и пруды, полные кристально чистой воды, прозрачные ручьи и небольшие водопады...
Avergage strip of Russia, august 2011
Shot & Edit:
Ivan Pertsev
Camera:
Nikon D3100
Lens:
Nikkor AF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G VR
Music:
Joe Hisaishi - Summer (Kikujiro)
3400 shots
Watch this video on Vimeo. Video created by Ivan Pertsev.
DAY 2 Of Legends Of Brands Hatch Superprix And it was time to see who could Brave the Grand Prix Circuit and Take Home Victory in The First Few Races held Thought Saturday.
After A Very Busy Day Yesterday with Qualifying it will be Interesting to see Which Drivers from each Support Race can take home Victory and The Win for their Respective Teams.
Classic Formula Ford With Historic Formula 3-(Race 1 Results)
Classic Formula Fords And Historic Formula 3 were up and After an Exciting Race and Qualifying Yesterday Lets See who Emerged in the First Race As The Winner.
In First Place and Taking Victory was (Cam Jackson) in his Winkelmann WDF2 with A Lap Time Of 1:52.141 and an Average Speed of 76.65mph.
An Amazing Drive from Cameron Jackson Showing the Speed and Commitment It takes to Race A Classic Formula Ford around the Grand Prix Loupe. Awesome Work Cam.
In Second Place was (Henry Chart) in his Van Diemen RF81 with A Lap Time Of 1:52.396 And An Average Speed of 75.86mph.
A Super Drive and A Really Good Battle with Cam Henry. Well Done
In Third Place was (Ben Tinkler) in his Van Diemen RF80 with a Lap Time of 1:57.181 And an Average Speed of 73.80mph.
A Fantastic Drive by Ben and a well Controlled Drive to take Third Place. Brilliant Work.
Fantastic Work to Cam, Henry And Ben for putting on one Hell of a Race and showing the Power of the Formula Ford Engine.
Looking forward to seeing more Race action from Thease Guys and the Rest of The Formula Ford And Historic Formula 3 Racing Drivers Tomorrow.
A Big Congratulations to all Three Drivers on First Second and Third.
HGPCA Historic Pre 66 Grand Prix Cars-(Race 1 Results)
Historic Pre 66 Grand Prix cars were Up Next and Featuring some very Big Names of Cars Racing such as Maserati Ferrari and Cooper.
Lets see what Happened and Who Managed to take Victory in the Pre 66 Grand Prix Cars Race.
In First Place and Taking Victory was (John Spiers) In His Maserati 250F with A Lap Time of 1:50.306 and An Average Speed of 77.84mph.
A Storming Drive From John to take The victory and Really showed Off just how Capable and Powerful Thease Pre 66 Grand Prix Cars can be. A Fantastic Victory John.
In Second Place was (Rod Jolly) in His Lister Jaguar Monza with A Lap Time of 1:51.705 and An Average Speed of 77.50mph.
Pushing His Jaguar to the Limit and Nearly Taking Victory Away from John on a Couple of Corners. Amazing Drive.
In Third Place was (Eddie McGuire) In His Scarab with A Lap Time of 1:52.196 and An Average Speed of 75.64mph.
A Well and Truly Earned Third Place for Eddie After Fighting Hard with Others Drivers for the Spot and Taking Third Place. A Very Committed Drive Eddie.
A Fantastic Result for The First Race for Pre 66 Grand Prix Cars and Three very Talented Drivers in John, Rod And Eddie. Good Luck to All Other Drivers Racing and Lets See What Tomorrow Brings for You. Hopefully A Podium Finish.
HSCC / FJHRA Silverline Historic Formula Junior-(Race 1 Results)
It Was Time For HSCC And Historic Formula Junior To Take to the Track and See who Could Take Victory in their Respective Race.
With Junior Drivers Involved Anything Is Possible. Lets See who put the Pedal to the Metal and Made History in This One.
In First Place was (Chris Goodwin In His Lotus 22 with A Lap Time of 1:42.576 And an Average Speed of 65.29mph.
A Spirited Drive from Chris has allowed him to take The Victory. Congratulations Chris and an Amazing Drive from Pole Position. Keep up The Fantastic Performance And Commitment.
In Second Place was (Richard Wilson) in his Brabham BT6 with A Lap Time of 1:45.325 And An Average Speed of 65.02mph.
Another Triumphen Drive from Richard to Take Second Place Well Done Richard.
In Third Place was (Adrian Russel) in His Lotus 22 with A Lap Time of 1:45.853 And An Average Speed of 64.94mph.
Very Well Driven Adrian and a Close Finish with Richard for Second Place in the Process. That was One Incredible Charge.
Another Fantastic Race from The Historic Formula Junior Racing Drivers. Each One showing the Skill and Commitment To Taming Thease Little Beasts.
Congratulations to Chris, Richard and Adrian And Good Luck to all Other Drivers Work Hard And Keep Pushing for That All Important Victory.
HSCC Classic Formula 3 -(Race 2 Results)
Historic Formula 3 was about to Take on the Might of The Brands Hatch GP Loop Featuring Cars from the Classic Formula 3 Era Such as The March 783 The Chevron B43 and The Royal RP27.
Thease Machines May Look Docile but When Racing they put on a Huge Display of Both Power and Speed to Rival even that of their Formula 1 Counterparts of the Era.
Let's See How The Race went and Who was Able To take Victory and Stand on the Top Step of the Podium.
In First Place was (Andy Smith) In his March 783 with A Lap Time of 1:42.113 and An Average Speed of 82.64mph.
Very Fast and Very Consistent Driving from Andy to Take Victory and End Up on the Top Step of the Podium. Congratulations Andy Well Deserved.
In Second Place was (Murray Shepherd) in His Van Diemen RF82 with A Lap Time of 1:44.583 And an Average Speed of 81.75mph.
Another Fantastic Drive from Murray to keep The Pace up and Defend Second Place from the Others Drivers All Fighting to take it away. Well Done Murray.
In Third Place was (Ben Tilley) In His March 743 with A Lap Time of 1:43.571 And an Average Speed of 81.75mph.
Matching The Speed of Murray and Still Keeping Him on His Toes in order to Try and Take that Second Place Away from Him.
A Very Well Driven Race from Ben and Keep Working towards that Second Place Finnish. Outstanding Drive.
Classic Formula 3 Has Shown us Three Capable Drivers who Battled it out and Came out Victorious in the Race. Andy Murray and Ben will have to Keep Working Hard to Defend Their Respective Places.
Could anyone Else Take those Victories from them? Only Time will Tell.
HSCC Historic Formula Ford 2000
Its Time for Historic Formula Ford 2000 and To see who Can Take The Victory in This Race. With Cars that Are capable of Nearly 100mph Around The Grand Prix Circuit it will be Interesting to see who is Brave Enough to Push Their Ford to its Limits.
In First Place was (Graham Fennymore) in His Reynard SF81 with A Lap Time of 1:35.793 And an Average Speed of 89.99mph. A Fierce Drive with Speedy Reactions to Claim the Victory. Incredible Work Graham.
In Second Place was (Ian Pearson) in His Royal RP30 with A Lap Time of 1:36.029 And an Average Speed of 89.74mph.
Another Super Drive From Ian with Speeds and Performance Very Close to Graham. Both Drivers Pushing Hard and Not giving an Inch Thought the Race.
In Third Place was (Andrew Storer) in his Reynard SF79 with A Lap Time of 1:37.187 and An Average Speed of 88.64mph.
Awesome Work from Andrew Despite Finishing Second in the Previous Race. Keep Pushing Hard.
A Fantastic Day for The Formula Ford 2000 and An Excellent Set of Victories for Graham Ian and Andrew.
Well Done to all other Drivers who Took Part as well Work Hard and Always Keep Pushing to Your Limits And Beyond.
HSCC Thundersports -(Race Results)
Finally it was the turn of the Thundersports High Powered Machinery Versus The Grand Prix Loop. With Close Qualifying from Yesterday.
Lets find out who the Final Three Drivers are for Saturday who took too The Podium.
In First Place was (James Claridge) in his Chevron B23 with A Lap Time of 1:31.148 and An Average Speed of 84.64mph.
A Fantastic Job from James in a Machine that is so fast And Yet Looked so At Home on the Race Track with Him Behind the Wheel.
Congratulations James A Fine Job Indeed.
In Second Place was (Mark Richardson) in His Lola T290 with A Lap Time of 1:30.458 and An Average Speed of 84.62mph.
Another Drive by A True Racing Driver and Even Eric Broadly would Have been Proud To see that One. Fantastic Work Mark.
In Third Place was (Robert Shaw) in His Chevron B19 with A Lap Time of 1:33.032 And an Average Speed of 82.62mph.
Very Well Done from Robert Who Defended Third Place Like his Life Depended on it.
A Wonderful Way to End Saturday at The Superprix Of Brands Hatch with Many New and Rising Talents Still Left to show what they can do Come Sundays FINALE.
Congratulations to all of the Race Winners and Good Luck to Those still fighting for that all Important Podium Spot.
See You All on Sunday.
Wildberries (Russian: Вайлдберриз, Vayldberriz) is the largest Russian online retailer. It was founded in 2004 by Tatyana Kim.
Besides Russia, Wildberries serves: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Wildberries had more than 48,000 employees as of 2020. Until 2022, the company previously had services in France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, the United States, and Ukraine. Wildberries sells 37,000 brands of clothing, shoes, cosmetics, household products, children's goods, electronics, books, jewelry, food and much more. The company processes an average of 750,000 online orders per day.
History
The company was founded in 2004 by Tatyana Kim. Kim started the business at the age of 28 in her Moscow apartment while on maternity leave from teaching. She realized how difficult it was for her and other young mothers to shop for clothes for themselves with a newborn at home. Her husband, Vladislav Bakalchuk, an IT technician, soon joined her to help build the business.
In 2017, Wildberries became Russia's largest online retailer, surpassing Ulmart. The company, originally based in Milkovo, Moscow Oblast, relocated to Moscow in 2018.
In 2018, Wildberries pulled in $1.9 billion in sales and attracted 2 million daily visitors. Based on Forbes’ analysis, Kim is worth approximately $1 billion in 2019.
In 2019, Wildberries had revenues for $3 billion with net profit increasing from Rbs1.88bn to Rbs7bn, confirming Wildberries’ leading role in the Russia's fast-growing $30bn ecommerce market.
In January 2020, Wildberries started work in the European Union with the launch of sales in Poland. It plans to open about 100 order distribution units in Poland and has opened the first in Warsaw.
The company managed to expand in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, as foreign companies sought to offload their excess inventory at a steep discount.
Forbes Magazine included Kim to the list "The 10 Most Notable New Billionaires Of 2019".
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the company reported an increase in sales volumes almost doubled - up to $6 billion. About $305 million are accounted for overseas markets.
In February 2021, Kim bought a small Russian bank Standard Credit (official site). The bank's capital is 302 million rubles, the purchase price is unknown. In Wildberries the bank will be used for settlements with suppliers and for servicing consumer services. In August 2021, the bank was rebranded as Wildberries Bank. In January 2022, Wildberries Bank started withdrawing prepaid virtual bank's "WB-cards" with a digital wallet.
In April 2021, Wildberries launched an online store in the United States.
Since June 2021, Wildberries has started online sales by installment and on credit in Russia.
In July 2021, Ukraine imposed sanctions against Wildberries and its owner Tatyana Kim. Trade in military uniforms and anti-Ukrainian books was named as the reason. The company said it didn't have assets in Ukraine or capital, so sanctions wouldn't harm Wildberries, but only Ukrainian entrepreneurs using its platform. Wildberries said that it sold goods that other foreign players sold in Ukraine. Wildberries accused Ukraine of double standards and discrimination of business. The company's speaker Wildberries didn't expect harm to the company.
In February 2022, the company launched the program of 5 billion roubles to subsidy assistance of merchant discount rate for local sellers providing quick delivery.
In April 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kim and Wildberries were added to sanctions list for indirect support of the War; it was noted that "is the largest taxpayer in the Russian Federation".
In the summer of 2022, the company became a kit manufacturer for various Russian Premier League clubs, such as FC Spartak, PFC CSKA and FC Zenit.
In July 2023, Wildberries announced the launch of travel services on its platform. Users are offered package tours, as well as booking hotels and hostels, both in Russia and abroad. At the time of the launch of the service, the company sold only offers from travel agencies and aggregators.
On 13 January 2024 a fire broke out at the company's warehouse in the village of Shushary near St. Petersburg (coordinates: 59°47′01″N 30°26′44″E), whose area was 70 thousand m2. Extinguishing of the fire lasted 30 hours. According to preliminary estimates, the amount of damage from the fire was approximately 11 billion rubles. The warehouse had operated without permission from the Russian State Construction Supervision Inspectorate (Gosstroynadzor) and had never been visited by the fire inspectorate.
In June 2024, Wildberries announced a merger with the outdoor advertising firm Russ Group to build a digital market and a payments platform. The merger was completed by October.
Her husband Vladislav Bakalchuk (the couple is in the process of getting divorced) calls the deal a hostile takeover and claims that Tatyana is being manipulated. Vladislav was unexpectedly supported by the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov. He also called the deal a hostile takeover and the owners of Russ Group swindlers. He accused the head of Russ Group, Robert Mirzoyan, and his brother Levan of not allowing Tatyana Kim to communicate with her family and promised "not to stand aside."
In August 2024 as a result of the merger, RVB LLC was created. The head of the new company was Russ Group CEO Robert Mirzoyan.
On 18 September 2024, a group of armed men led by Vladislav Bakalchuk tried to enter the company's headquarters in Moscow, leading to a shootout that left two people dead. Vladislav was subsequently arrested on a murder charge.
Diagram of deterioration in average old growth fire-killed Douglas-fir. Figure 4 in: Kimmey, J.W. and R.L Furniss, 1943. Deterioration of Fire-Killed Douglas-fir. Technical Bulletin No. 851, USDA Washington, DC. 33p.
Photo by: Robert L. Furniss
Date: 1941
Credit: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection.
Collection: Bureau of Entomology and Portland Station Collections; La Grande, Oregon.
Image: BUR-8783 and PS-501
To learn more about this photo collection see:
Wickman, B.E., Torgersen, T.R. and Furniss, M.M. 2002. Photographic images and history of forest insect investigations on the Pacific Slope, 1903-1953. Part 2. Oregon and Washington. American Entomologist, 48(3), p. 178-185.
For additional historical forest entomology photos, stories, and resources see the Western Forest Insect Work Conference site: wfiwc.org/content/history-and-resources
Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth
CP 182 passes the cement company in Des Plaines, IL with freshly rebuilt CP SD60 6241 in tow. Even though the weather is just so wonderful, I'm not taking my chances with this Soo power.
The Finale to the BARC Club Car Championships Weekender at Brands Hatch and after a Very Thrilling set of both Qualifying Sessions and Races which took place on the Saturday it was Time once again for each Driver to strap in and get ready for some high speed Racing Action thought the Sunday.
In Tribute to the Marshall who was Tragically Killed on the Saturday Some Car and Driver Pairings were Racing with Orange Hearts on their Cars as a Tribute to all of Motorsports Family of Marshalls for who without Racing would not be possible. Thank You!
So Lets get started and see what the days events Haver to Offer and who can Push their Machinery to the Limits and beyond for a Victory.
Britcar Endurance Championship - Trophy Category (Race 1 Results FINAL)
The Britcar Endurance Trophy was the First up and it was time to see who could claim that elusive Pole Position and to see if anyone else could challenge the Top Three Drivers Lets see how things turned out.
In First Place was the Pairing Of (Datum Motorsport's Axel Van Nederveen and Adriano Medeiros) in their Ginetta G55A with a Best Lap Time of 52:193 and an Average Speed of 64.75mph. Congratulations Axel and Adriano a Really Fantastic Drive and A Super Victory.
In Second Place was (SVG's Mark Lee) in his Ginetta G56A with a Best Lap Time of 52.086 and an Average Speed of 64.70mph. Amazing Drive Mark Keeping that Ginetta on the Track and Taking Second Place while Nearly Matching the Speed of Axel and Adriano. Well Done.
In Third Place was (Terry Stephens) in his Peugeot 308 with a Best Lap Time of 53.421 and an Average Speed of 64.50mph. Well Fought Terry a Fantastic Finish in Third Place and Staying Ahead by just over 11 seconds to the Pair of Jasver and Bryan in 4th. Amazing Job.
A Really Enjoyable and Exciting First Race of the Sunday with High Speed Action and Incredible Victories on Track. Congratulations Axel Adriano Mark and Terry. Lets see what Race 2 Brings in terms of the Action.
Britcar Endurance Championship - Trophy Category (Race 2 Results FINAL)
Race 2 For Britcar Next and after a Very Fast and Action Packed First Race Will we see a New Face on the Top Step of the Podium? Lets find out.
In First Place was the Pairing of (Woodrow Motorsport's Simon Baker and Kevin Clarke) in their BMW 1 Series with a Best Lap Time of 51.837 and an Average Speed of 78.22mph. Amazing work Simon and Kevin who have Beaten the Pairing Of (Datum Motorsport's Axel Van Nederveen and Adriano Medeiros) to Victory. An Incredible Drive by Both of them Well Done.
In Second Place was (SVG Mark Lee) in his Ginetta G56A with a Best Lap Time of 52.281 and an Average Speed of 76.89mph. Again a Huge Congratulations to Mark Lee for hanging onto that Second Place Despite Fierce Competition during The Race. Amazing Drive.
In Third Place was (Simon Green Motorsport's Pairing of Jasver Sapra and Brian Branson) in their BMW M3 E46 with a Best Lap Time of 52.718 and an Average Speed of 76.88mph. Congratulations Jasver and Brain Brilliant Drive and well Defended to keep that Third Place in Tact.
Two Incredible Races with Two Very Different Outcomes of Race Winners and Runners Up The Britcar Endurance Trophy is Proving to be Very Competitive this Year.
A Huge Congratulations to Simon Kevin Mark Jasver and Brain for some Amazing Racing and Victories and Good Luck to All Other Drivers. Keep working Hard and Pushing for that All Important Victory.
CTCRC Edmundson Electrical Classic / Historic Thunder Saloons (Race 1 Result FINAL)
Next Up was the CTCRC Electrical and Historic Thunder Saloons and After a Thrilling Qualifying Session Yesterday Lets see what Each Driver has got and who can Push to the Limits for that All Important Victory.
In First Place was (Jason West) in his BMW E46 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 51.907 and an Average Speed of 59.84mph. Congratulations Jason for Another Incredible Drive for First Place and a well Deserved Victory Amongst some Stiff Competition.
In Second Place was (Andrew Wilson) in his Holden Monaro 7000 with a Best Lap Time of 52.418 and an Average Speed of 59.96mph. Well Done Andrew Fantastic Driving and a Super Defensive Drive for Second Place.
In Third Place was (Samuel Wilson) in his Aston Martin V8 Vantage with a Best Lap Time of 52.699 and an Average Speed of 59.50mph. Amazing Work Samuel and a Beautiful Example of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage on Display Showing its Raw Power and Racing Pedigree to Finish in Third Place.
A Fantastic Finish to The Historic and Electrical Thunder Saloons Racing at The Weekend. A Huge Congratulations to Our Top Three Finishers Jason Andrew and Samuel. Fantastic Racing from all Three of you and Good Luck to all other Drivers Keep Tuning and Working Hard and I'm sure Victory Will not be too Far Away from you.
CTCRC JEC Saloon & GT Championship & Burton Power BOSS (Race 2 Results FINAL)
Next Up CTCRC Saloon and GT Championships and with some Fierce Competition on Display during not only Qualifying but also Their First Race on the Saturday Which saw Malcom Harding Storm to an Insane Victory who Will be able to Take him on and Potentially Steal his Crown during the Next Race Today? Lets See.
In First Place was (Malcom Harding) in his Ford Escort MK2 Zakspeed 2500 with a Best Lap Time of 53.888 and an Average Speed of 78.49mph. Another Incredible Victory for Malcom that Highly Modified Zakspeed Escort Really Shows off the Power and Performance of a True Champion and a Fantastic Driver. Congratulations Malcom.
In Second Place was (Steven Goldsmith) in his Ford Anglia 105e 260 with a Best Lap Time of 54.335 and an Average Speed of 78.21mph. Another Storming Drive to Achieve Second Place for Steven. Fantastic Driving and Amazing Car Control through Every Corner. Congratulations Steven.
In Third Place was (Tom Robinson) in his Jaguar XJ6 4000 with a Best Lap Time of 55.481 and an Average Speed of 55.481mph. Congratulations Tom Superb Display of Driving Ability behind the Jag and a Well Deserved Third Place for Him.
Another Incredible Weekend of Racing for the CTCRC Saloon and GT Championships with Some New and Some Old Drivers Stepping onto the Podium. Massive Congratulations to Malcolm Steven and Tom for their First Second And Third Place Finishes. Keep Up the Good Work and Never Stop Trying.
CTCRC Laser Tools Pre 93 & Simply Serviced Pre 03 Touring Cars (Race 1 Results FINAL)
Now Its Time for The Laser Tools Pre 93 and Simply Serviced Pre 03 Touring Cars to make their way back onto The Track for what Looked to be a Spectacular Race. A Whole Range of Different Cars to Race Against and Stiff Competition after Qualifying Proves that This Race will be One not to be Missed. Lets See what Unfolded.
In First Place was (Gary Prebble) in his Honda Civic EG 2000 with a Best Lap Time of 54.100mph and an Average Speed of 78.60mph. Well Done Gary a Really Well Deserved First Place Victory and an Amazing Drive to the Flag.
In Second Place was (David Griffith) in his BMW E36 M3 3058 with a Best Lap Time of 54.558 and an Average of 78.42mph. Incredible Drive their David Pushing that BMW For Everything that it Has got to Achieve Second Place.
In Third Place was (Kam Tunio) in his Honda Civic EK9 1595 with a Best Lap Time of 55.347 and an Average Speed of 77.05mph. Well Driven Kam Super Driving on Display and a Well Deserved Third Place Finish.
Another Amazing Race for The Pre 93 and Pre 03 Touring Cars and a Huge Congratulations to Gary David and Kam for their First Second and Third Place Victories. Keep up the Hard Work and Good Luck to everyone Else wherever your Next Races take you.
CTCRC Poultec Classic Race Engines Pre 66 Touring Cars (Race 1 Results)
Now it was Time for the Fan Favourite to Enter onto the Brands Hatch Circuit with the Pre 66 Touring Cars Championship. With Mini's Lotus Cortina's and Ford Falcons. This was One Race that No One Wanted to Miss. After a Very Fast Paced Qualifying Session on the Saturday Which saw (Alan Greenhalgh) take Pole Position who Will be able to Challenge Him During the Race and Snatch Victory Away from Him.
In First Place was (Alan Greenhalgh) in his Ford Falcon with A Best Lap Time of 58.707 and an Average Speed of 72.63mph. Congratulations Alan A Beautiful Example of the Ford Falcon and Certainly a Very Fast One too. Congratulations on Your Victory.
In Second Place was (Robyn Slater) in his Ford Anglia 1550 with a Best Lap Time of 58.992 and an Average Speed of 72.06mph. Very Good Drive their From Robyn to Secure Second Place in The First Race of the Day for the Pre 66 Touring Cars.
In Third Place was (Barry Sime) in his Morris Mini Cooper S 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 59.116 and an Average Speed of 71.95mph. Fantastic Work their Barry Keeping that Little Rocket on The Track looked to be Very Challenging but A Very Well Deserved Third Place.
What A First Race for The Historic Pre 66 Touring Cars showing The Power and Pride Each Driver takes in Both Racing and Preservation on Their Beloved Racing Machines. Congratulations to Alan Robyn and Barry on their First Second and Third Place Finishes. Lets See what New Challenges Await Them in Race 2 The Final Race of The Day for Them.
CTCRC Poultec Classic Race Engines Pre 66 Touring Cars (Race 2 Results FINAL)
The Epic FINALE To The Pre 66 Touring Cars Race was A Race in Wet Conditions Making it even more Challenging for The Top Three Drivers. Who would Win and be able to Retain if not Take on thease Three Giants of Touring Car Racing in thease Conditions. Lets See How Things Concluded.
In First Place was (Barry Sime) in his Morris Mini Cooper S 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.482 and an Average Speed of 58.62mph. Amazing Work Barry to take Home a Superb Victory and a Brilliant Bit of Wet Weather Driving in The Mini Well Done.
In Second Place was (John Davies) in his Austin Mini Cooper S 1293 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.416 and an Average Speed of 58.38mph. Amazing Work John Racing A Mini in thease Conditions is Very Tricky and Yet both You and Barry made it look Easy.
In Third Place was (James Ibbotson) in his Hillman Imp Super 998 with a Best Lap Time of 1:11.518 and an Average Speed of 58.12mph. Well Done James Sliding that Imp around in the Wet for a Magnificent Third Place was Well Deserved.
What A Race to End the Day for the Pre 66 Touring Cars and with So many Old and New Winners Lets Hope we Get to see More Races like This One Thought the Rest of the 2021 Season. A Big Congratulations to Barry John and James on their Respective Victories and Keep Trying Everyone Else The Hard Work will Pay off.
CTCRC Shell Oils Pre 83 Touring Cars (Race 1 FINAL)
Up Next The Pre 83 Touring Cars took to the Track for Their Only Race of The Day and from what We Have Seen Already This Race also looks like its going to be a Very Strong Battle for First Second and Third Place. Lets See who Came First and Took that All Important Victory.
In First Place was (Mark Lucock) in his Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 2040 with a Best Lap Time of 57.687 and an Average Speed of 74.53mph. Amazing work there Mark Pushing All the Power the RS2000 Engine Has and Keeping it on Track to Score an Amazing Victory.
In Second Place was (Stephen Primett) in his Ford Escort MK1 2037 with a Best Lap Time of 57.503 and an Average Speed of 74.52mph. Another Brilliant Drive from the Likes of Stephen Keep the Pace with Mark and Making for some Fierce Competition Thought the Race.
In Third Place was (Mike Luck in his BMW E21 320 1998 with a Best Lap Time of 57.236 and an Average Speed of 74.46mph. Super Driving there Mike to take Third Place and a Very Classic Looking BMW Indeed.
What A Race from the Pre 83 Touring Cars showcasing Speed Power and What a Touring Car was Made to do around a Race Track. A Big Congratulations to Mark Stephen and Mike on their First Second and Third Place Finishes. Keep Racing and Keep Having Fun Out There.
Junior Saloon Car Championship (Race 1 Result FINAL)
The Junior Saloon Car Championship was Up Next and Even Though the Age Range of thease Next Drivers Taking to the Circuit Might Shock you at The Fact that Many of them are as Young as 15 Years of age don't be Fooled Because thease Guys Know how to Race Having been brought up from Carting since the age of 4. They are always a Fan Favourite and After Qualifying on the Saturday its Anyone's Game as to Who Wins and Who Losses in Thease Races.
In First Place was (Ruben Hage) in his Citroen Saxo VTR 1600 with a Best Lap Time of 59.967 and an Average Speed of 65.65mph. Congratulations Ruben What A Drive and an Incredible Run for First Place Fending off the Other On Coming Drivers. Truly a Championship Winning Drive.
In Second Place was (Harvey Caton) in his Citroen Saxo VTR 1600 with a Best Lap Time of 59.629 and an Average Speed of 65.64mph. Very Well Driven there Harvey Staying very Close to Ruben in First Place and Keeping Him on His Toes Thought the Entire Race.
In Third Place was (Charlie Hand) in his Citroen Saxo VTR 1600 with a Lap Time of 1:00.006 and an Average Speed of 65.57mph. Solid Third Place there Charlie Keep Up the Momentum and Never Give Up Chasing Your Dreams.
What a Fantastic Race from the Junior Saloon Car Championship with New Winners on the Podium and Some Close Wheel to Wheel Action Thought the Race Thease Guys will be Fantastic To see in Future Racing Series All Over The World. Congratulations to Ruben Harvey and Charlie for First Second and Third Place and Good Luck to All Other Aspiring Young Drivers Following in the Footsteps of Your Greatest Racing Heroes.
Kumho BMW Championship (Race 1 Results)
Finally it was Time for the Last Two Races of the Day the Kumo BMW Championship. Featuring The Makes and Models of Many BMW'S taking to the Circuit for Race 1. After a Busy Day Qualifying on Saturday Lets See what Each Driver Cando in The Frist of Two Races for their Championship.
In First Place was (Niall Bradley) in his BMW E46 M3 with a Best Lap Time of 50.920 and an Average Speed of 83.60mph. Brilliant Driving There Niall Pushing the Power of the BMW Engine to Max and Putting the Pedal to the Metal the Whole Race. A Superb Victory.
In Second Place was (Michael Vitulli) in his BMW E36 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 51.158 and an Average Speed of 83.45mph. Another Incredible Driver Pushing Hard and Taking Second Place. Well Done Michael.
In Third Place was (James Card) in his BMW E46 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 51.154 and an Average Speed of 83.42mph. Very Well Done their James Keep Pushing.
Three Fantastic Drivers in Niall Michael and James all Fighting for that Victory and Showing The Racer Inside each and Everyone of them. Lets see what Their Final Race of the Day Brings Them.
Kumho BMW Championship (Race 2 Results FINAL)
In First Place was (Niall Bradley) in his BMW E46 M3 with a Best Lap Time of 53.581 and an Average Speed of 77.79mph. Another Well Deserved First Place Finish to Round of The Days Racing. Congratulations Niall Go and Celebrate with The Team In Style.
In Second Place was (Darren Morgan Owen) in his BMW E46 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 53.200 and an Average Speed of 77.43mph. Super Drive There Darren for Second Place and a New Winner onto The Podium.
In Third Place was (Brad Sheean) in his BMW E46 M3 3200 with a Best Lap Time of 53.227 and an Average Speed of 77.13mph. Fantastic Drive there Brad and Some Incredible Car Control thought the Entire Race to Finish Third.
And That Concludes Racing for the Kumho BMW Championship with 4 Different Winners Across two Races and A lot of Really Fast Action you could not Have Asked for a better Finish to The End of The Days Racing. Massive Congratulations to Niall Darren and Brad and Good Luck to all Other Competing Drivers who are still Looking for that almighty Victory.
That Concludes Racing for The BARC Club Car Championships Weekend A Big Congratulations to All of the Drivers of Every Team and a Huge Thank You to Marshalls Far and Wide as Without Your Support Events like This and Champion Drivers May Never Get to Achieve Their Dreams.
See You All At The Next One!
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A map showing the average annual amount of precipitation in Tajikistan.
Карта, показывающая среднегодовое количество осадков в Таджикистане.
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Skeletocutis amorpha (Fr.) Kotl. & Pouzar, syn.: Polyporus amorphus Fr.
?, DE: Orangeporige Knorpelporling
Slo.: brezlična kostenelka
Dat.: Sept. 28. 2015
Code: Bot_915/2015_DSC9114
and
Dat: Oct. 12 . 2015
Code: Bot_919/2015_DSC9383
Lat.: 46.36076 Long.: 13.70107
Habitat: mixed wood, Picea abies, Ostrya carpinifolia and Fagus sylvatica dominant trees, moderately inclined mountain slope, southeast aspect; colluvial, calcareous, skeletal ground; relatively dry and warm place; in shade; partly protected from direct rain by tree canopies; average precipitations ~ 3.000 mm/year, average temperature 7-9 deg C, elevation 625 m (2.050 feet), alpine phytogeographical region.
Substratum: cutoff, partly debarked trunk of Picea abies lying on ground; on bark, on debarked wood and on laterally cut wood.
Place: Lower Trenta valley, right bank of river Soča, between villages Soča and Trenta, wood side on the west side of the 'Na melu' pasture; near cottage Trenta 2b, East Julian Alps, Posočje, Slovenia EC.
Comments: Growing on bark, on debarked wood, in between and on laterally cut wood in many fruit bodies, which were in resupinate, effuse-reflexed and pileate form; the resupinate form up to 12 x 6 cm in size, pilei confluent and up to 25 x 6(10) mm large; context duplex with a gelatinous layer above (very thin) tube layer and white cottony upper layer, all layers together 1.5 - 2.5 mm thick; fruitbodies soft, pliant when fresh and hard when dry; smell pleasant, mushroomy, slightly aromatic like perfumed soap, taste indistinctive (tasting on Picea bark); 5% KOH reaction on pore layer distinctly red, on pilei upper surface less pronounced, muddy orange-brown; SP very faint, probably whitish.
Comparing pictures in the literature and internet (pore layer color?), the find could also be similar and closely related Skeletocutis carneogrisea. However, the latter has somewhat smaller spores, is almost always resupinated (doesn't form pilei) and red KOH reaction is not reported (Ref.: 1). Since other traits fit well to literature I decided for Skeletocutis amorpha.
Spores smooth, allantoid. Dimensions: 3.8 [4.2 ; 4.4] 4.9 x 1.2 [1.4 ; 1.5] 1.7 microns; Q = 2.5 [2.9 ; 3.1] 3.4; N = 30; C = 95%; Me = 4.3 x 1.5 microns; Qe = 3. Generative hypha with clamps. Basidia dimensions: 12 [14 ; 15.5] 17.5 x 3.7 [4.3 ; 4.7] 5.3 microns; Q = 2.5 [3.1 ; 3.5] 4; N = 13; C = 95%; Me = 14.8 x 4.5 microns; Qe = 3.3. Olympus CH20, NEA 100x/1.25, magnification 1.000 x, oil (spores, basidia); NEA 40x/0.65, magnification 400x (hypha), in water, Congo red. AmScope MA500 digital camera.
Herbarium: Mycotheca and lichen herbarium (LJU-Li) of Slovenian Forestry Institute, Večna pot 2, Ljubljana, Index Herbariorum LJF
Ref.:
(1) L. Ryvarden, R.L. Gilbertson, European Polypores, Part 2., Synopsis Fungorum 7., Fungiflora A/S (1994), p 621.
(2) A. Bernicchia, S.P. Gorjon, Cortitiaceae s.l., Fungi Europaei Vol.12., Edizioni Candusso (2010), p 502. SP
(3) G.J. Krieglsteiner (Hrsg.), Die Grosspilze Baden-Württembergs, Band 1., Ulmer (2000), p 577.
(4) J. Breitenbach, F. Kraenzlin, Eds., Fungi of Switzerland, Vol.2. Verlag Mykologia (1986), p 290.
(5) S. Buczacki, Collins Fungi Guide, Collins (2012), p 506.
It's a graph of monthly temerature averages in New Delhi, India. The reason why it's here is to demonstrate that I always look at temperatures for the places I research. I'm, sort of, a woosy-boy and I don't like to go places where temperatures are uncomfortable, let alone life-threatening. I'm trying to decide where to go during my 2011 Asia Trip and I'd like to go to New Delhi, bu t those average montly lows are causing me concern. I like to sleep cool, but... The graph is from weather.com and it's my favorite place to get easy temperature readings. I always check temps before I head off into the unknown.
Decline and fail of a drug addict
Over the years, drug-related cases have been on a rise. Reported overdose deaths average one a month and Bhutanese youth are taking to psychotropic substances like it’s an essential part of their diet.
7 July, 2008 - The elegant young man is clad in a black gho. He is looking straight ahead with a blank expression on his face, the black gho a contrast to his flawless skin. His striking aspect predates the “Korean look” of today.
This moment is captured on a 4x6 inch photograph.
For his age, Tashi had almost everything. He was blessed with good looks, material possessions, happiness and most things that youth of his age lacked.
An intelligent, enterprising and obedient person, Tashi was also the most practical among his six siblings. Hailing from a family, which is into business, Tashi wanted to become successful like his father. And, as if to say it’s in his blood, he was also very business-minded.
Tashi always did well at school and he was wise beyond his years. But even wise guys make mistakes. He loved collecting stones, books, games, and was interested in religion - particularly the dharma. He had a lot of faith and believed in gods and deities.
Tashi spent most of his life outside Bhutan doing his schooling in India. He had just a few friends in Bhutan and came home only during vacations. He was sent to India again for a business management course.
Being the favourite among the siblings, everybody expected a lot from Tashi. If only life hadn’t been cruel to him. If only he’d lived to tell his tale.
Eight years have passed since Tashi’s death. But the pain is still evident in his family’s eyes and their voice. No matter how he died, to them, he is still the apple of their eye.
The younger ones in the family refer to him as “uncle Tashi” although they didn’t get to know him as an uncle. Born to parents like Karma and Kesang, whose children didn’t lack anything, it was not a fate foreseen.
Karma and Kesang have been happily married for about 40 years and, looking back, such a development was a total shock to them. “When my son expired, I went through a tough time. I even had to give up some of my work. But in life, we have to move on, no matter what,” says Karma.
Looking back, Karma says that he should have called Tashi back when he wanted to quit his business management course and return. “Had I called him back, the situation could have turned otherwise,” he says, adding, “it’s important for parents to listen to their children when they speak. Parents shouldn’t be too insistent when their child expresses something.”
Karma says, “He called me saying that he was the only Bhutanese and that he couldn’t cope with the ragging of his seniors.” But Karma had been adamant. He told Tashi not to let such things bother him and instead concentrate on his studies.
Following that, Tashi suffered from a fatal fall in India. He couldn’t continue his course and was brought back to Bhutan.
But by then things had changed. Because of the accident, he couldn’t do things like he did before. He grew depressed and befriended all sorts of people. That’s when he got heavy into drugs.
When Karma came to know about his son’s addiction, his family confronted him. They made him understand the ill effects of drugs. Tashi would listen and quit for a while. “There were times when I even caught him by his neck to shake some sense into him.”
Tashi was off the stuff for about seven months, before it took his life in 2002. The family was convinced of his recovery, hence the trip to Phuentsholing. Once there, Tashi relapsed into his old ways, as it was easily available across the border.
The day, they were to come back from Phuentsholing, he died. “He complained of stomach ache and backache. I called a doctor. We found injections and pills under his pillow.”
He died before reaching the hospital.
Karma says, “We took him along as he was getting bored at home. I said I’d drive from here and that he should drive on the way back home.”
Kesang said that, had he been alive, Tashi would have been a successful businessman. “He never asked for huge sums and wasn’t the type of person who’d blow up his money unnecessarily.” As she speaks, her voice trails off with and there are tears in her eyes.
The elder daughter adds, “We didn’t lack in comfort or money, neither were we unhappy to resort to drugs. It was peer pressure!” she says sobbing. “Our parents had a lot of expectations from him.” She is unable to talk further. Friends describe Tashi as the best dressed, most fashionable and stylish in their group. Above all, he was a good friend.
A long time friend, Sonam best describes him as “a little boy trapped in a man’s body.”
They were friends since the mid eighties, together at a boarding school in Bhutan. “He was a sweet looking kid. He knew nothing about drugs then,” says Sonam, who was into drugs at one point of time.
“I don’t know why he got into drugs. The common denomination of substance abusers is that the vacuum in their lives. Getting into drugs is easy but getting out of it is tough,” says Sonam, adding that by then even he was neck deep into drugs.
“Well, one thief can’t tell another not to steal. When you’re really into it, you’re unable to function without. And not many live to tell the tale of their experience,” says Sonam.
They lost touch in between and the next time Sonam heard about him was of his death.
Today, Karma is very concerned about the drug issue in Bhutan. He reads a lot on drugs. “Drug cases have become an epidemic. Such a situation should not rise in a small country like ours.”
For parents like Karma, it’s a lesson learned the hard way.
(all names have been changed)