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UMalayaThesis updated to v1.2 for Guidelines (2015)

Sigh, so I finally realised and managed to find the 2015 version of the UM thesis guidelines!!!

So I’ve updated the .cls and .tex (changes to existing v1.1.2), which includes the following updates:

  • Added a \faculty field
  • \makecoverandtitlepage now takes an option to output the
    relevant statement on the title page
  • Chapter headings are now single line, with less spacing after
    the chapter title.
  • Bibliography entries are now explicitly 0.5 inch indented and
    with really wide double spacing between entries.
  • Re-ordered elements in thesis.tex to match the updated guide.

You can download umalaythesis v1.2 from here, or from Bitbucket and Github, or open it as a an online project on Overleaf.

USMThesis Updated (Again)

Following the most recent feedback from the Main Campus, USMThesis has been updated to v1.6.3 today. The changes this time are in usmthesis.tex, where the List of Publications is moved after the appendices (so now Main Campus and Engineering Campus are on the same page now!) Pun unintended.

Looking at the ChangeLog, usmthesis v0.1 was Nov 2005 — so it’s been 10 years!! In fact if anyone wants to host a meetup/talk or something, ping me.

USMThesis Updated

USMThesis has been updated to v1.6.2, following feedback from IPS that the page numbering of appendices should be turned off in the table of contents.

If you already have the template (v1.6.1) from September 2015 and don’t want to re-download the template again now, just add these lines before \appendix in your thesis.tex:

Also, from recent feedback, it looks like Main Campus-IPS requires the List of Publications before the abstracts; while the Engineering Campus IPS requires the List of Publications after the appendices. So do check with IPS of your respective campuses before you print your entire thesis!

Another thing — when printing out the PDF, do remember to set paper size to A4, and Scaling to 100% or None in the Print dialog. Many PDF viewer applications would set it to 92% or Fit on page by default, and then the font sizes would come out too small and the page margins too wide!

UPNMThesis — LaTeX document class for Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia Theses

I’ve created a LaTeX document class and template, upnmthesis, for Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), as commissioned by the university’s Centre for Graduate Studies.

It’s also available on Bitbucket, as well as on Overleaf.

The user guide/manual is also my first attempt at using the tufte-book class, as well as minted for the code listings. I must say I like the look!


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An internal Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the Feb. 13 death of a jail inmate has determined that a deputy assigned to medical security failed to conduct required face-to-face checks on the inmate in a timely manner.

The deputy’s employment has been terminated and the case has been referred to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for review.

Vincent Dwayne Young, 32, was found hanging from a bedsheet in his private cell in the jail’s Health Services section.

The internal investigation into Young’s death concluded that the deputy responsible for verifying his welfare exceeded the state-mandated maximum time between observational rounds
State law requires detention officers to personally observe inmates housed in single-person cells every 30 minutes. Harris County Sheriff’s Office policy requires that those observations be made every 25 minutes, a higher standard.

Immediately after discovering the deputy’s failure to properly conduct observation rounds, the Sheriff’s Office reported this finding to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

In addition, the Sheriff’s Office implemented a number of initiatives to provide better accountability and oversight. The new measures, which are now in effect, include the following:

• Watch commanders are now required to conduct weekly, random audits that compare detention officers’ written inmate observational rounds records with video footage to verify accuracy.

• Supervisors must verify that detention officers conducting their rounds are also obtaining firsthand evaluation of the inmates’ attitudes and temperament, as well as observing the physical, mental, and emotional condition of each inmate to detect signs of distress or need for medication, psychological or other special services.

• Supervisors are meeting with detention officers to reiterate the importance of properly conducting inmate welfare rounds.

• For 30 days, Compliance and Inspections staff will make daily site visits to the Health Services row. Thereafter, compliance and inspection will conduct random audits of staff performing their observational rounds.

• The Sheriff’s Office is seeking funding to install additional video surveillance cameras in those health services cells, which typically house inmates requiring close observation.

• The Sheriff’s Office is exploring technology applications that may assist in ensuring observational rounds are conducted in compliance with policy.

The Texas Rangers are conducting an additional independent investigation into Young’s death at the invitation of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

"The Harris County Sheriff's Office is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents, including those housed at the county jail," said Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. "Our sincere condolences are extended to Mr. Young's family."

IMO their should be a 15 Minute Check List for inmates that pose a threat to themselves. A jailer should be posted at the inmates cell door 24/7. Their should be Nothing inside that cell that an inmate can attach clothing or bedding to.

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The daily life of a Middle School Library Media Assistant.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Taking Over

Took over Mrs. F's LLI class today and she evaluated my teaching style and was very pleased with it. Since I really had no prep time for the lesson, I thought I did really well. Got all choked up and cried a bit in front of Mr. M today. I thought maybe I had passed a turning point, but maybe not. Had a lot of my Kinder's in today and still haven't made bookmarks for some of them. Got all my classes to make their 'leaves' for my tree, maybe? Except one, maybe? The power went out at second lunch today and for awhile there was the thought we'd have to close up school, but it came back on. I had my last Kinder class in right after lunch and I told them we didn't need lights to read! Ordered some of the tape I used at Sprague to mend books and a new Bush stamp with city and state on it. Did cafeteria dump. Worked in Mrs. M's class this afternoon and had a group with cookie wars and arrays. My first two groups I thought were a total disaster, but the last group worked fairly well and that made me at least not want to jump out the second story window! Worked the library after school, just straightening up the shelves, they were a mess. And all I did was the non-fiction and fiction. Didn't even get started on the everybody books or do the shelving I needed to do. Did get a cart out of the server room so I could put one of the TV's in there. The cart had a ton of book boxes on it, and they all shoved those into my little back room, oh well. If they get the file cabinets out of there I'll put the computer cart in there. That will get all the equipment off the library floor.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The Longest Day

And tomorrow too! A regular school day with another half day tacked on for conferences. It was crazy busy in the library. Lots of kids in, testing in the computer lab, checking in and out books. A whirlwind day with lots of voting for Ms. N! She will win the books! Probably! She had some very determined students coming in voting all day. After the students left, I ended up pulling out the car trunk size mass of wire and cables in my office cabinet and sorting them all, coiling, and putting them in boxes or bags by type. I was so ashamed a week or so ago when one of our techs asked for a certain cable and I just dragged out this mess and he sorted through until he found what he needed. Now everything is neat and nice! It looks really good in there. Had more book fair sales today and tonight. Finished up numbering the rest of the math books! Can't believe they are finally all done and on the shelves. Over 5,000 of them I think it was! Got all the books checked in and a lot of lost books came in. One more 12 hour day to go! Then off for 10 days! Huzzah!

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Astelia banksii

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Coastal Tolerance:

Another stunning NZ native feature plant from the north island. Primarily grown for its silver-green foliage and black berries. Tolerates very dry conditions in either sun or shade once established. Requires well drained soil and protection from frost when young. Evergreen.

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Avoid planting in wet soils or planting too deep, Astelia banksii requires a moist but free draining soil. Feed once a year using Texture Plants 12 month planting food. If applying mulch avoid putting mulch up the crown of the plant.

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10 Oct 2011

Look What the ‘Turkey’ Dragged In!

There’s no reason for name calling! Truth is, for we Canadians, this was our Thanksgiving weekend, and as such today [Monday'] is pretty much a stat holiday – few and far between are your chances of finding any retail establishments of interest open. M and I decided to tour the countryside, and happened to notice an OPEN sign at Ayr Country Gardens, a wonderful garden centre I’d never stumbled upon before now!

DSC_0654 It didn’t take long to spot this solitary Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Matthaei Broom’ in a display at the front of the store. No questions asked, it was bound for Fergus!  Those familiar with this delightful specimen know that it originated as a ‘witches broom’ on the species M. glyptostroboides, and is usually sold grafted onto a trunk. It maintains relatively the same shape and habit as the species, but in most cases, owners comment on the exceedingly long and soft ‘needles’ that Matthaei Broom exhibits. I can definitely attest that its ‘needles’ are long, soft and feathery! [Barry, stop fondling it for the love of God!]

The owner came out and acknowledged us and let us know that there was more nursery stock ‘in the back.’ I was pleasantly surprised to find row after row of what can best be described as ‘rare and choice’ nursery stock.  There was a decent selection of Acer palmatum species, a couple of Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’, [Restrain me M, you know I have a weakness for them!] and then I spotted this adorable charmer:

DSC_0651Larix kaempferi ‘Nana’  also known as the ‘dwarf Japanese Larch’ is everything that it’s name touts and more! Growing 40-45cm in height, it is a wonderfully globose shaped member of a favourite genus, with smashing blue grey green foliage and a tight slow growing habit, making it a perfect accent point!

DSC_0646  Did I mention that both were 25% off, and I got both for $165! De-bloody-lightful! I am going to do away with the ever so ‘been there done that’ Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ and extend the existing front garden, in an effort to eradicate more lawn in 2012! Do you think anyone will notice? And how was your Thanksgiving?

Here are a few pictures from our walk in the woods:

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CanadianGardenJoy said...

OMG ! Sweetie .. are you trying to push me over the edge ???
What I wouldn't give to have been there with you plant geeks !!!!
I would have found the perfect replacement for my poor rust eaten serviceberry which I have to throw to the hounds .. (all I could think of with that choice was Autumn colour .. not the prolific multitude of problems that attached itself here in my neighborhood .. BIG sigh !)
Congratulations and what a beautiful place you walked in .. my kind of surroundings .. I would have been hugging so many trees you would have needed a huge crowbar to get me off of them !!
Joy : )

Chen said...

It is good to see that more and more garden centres in Ontario (especially country garden centres) are carrying 'real' ornamental conifers rather than the few common stocks like everyone else.
Love your ‘Matthaei Broom’. If its growth habit is like its species, it is a very fast grower and a giant. There is a new cultivar 'Northern Light' that has nice icy creamy leaves and is supposed to be a dwarf variety. You would love that one.

Barbarapc said...

Barry I am in your thrall. Not only were you able to find a nursery that was open on Monday - you found a fabulous nursery and secured plants that make us all wish we'd pushed ourselves away from the table and got in the car and chased after you. The only the thing that keeps my pulse in check is knowing that they've gone to a wonderful home.

Barry said...

I was plesantly surprised to say the least - that I found a garden centre open, and that I also found my M. g 'Matthaei Broom' for less than $100. According to sources, it is only supposed to grow to 3m in height.

I had hoped that I would find a nursery open during our travels, but never expected to find such treasures. I gladly spent last evening after work digging out H. 'Annabelle' to make room for my new treasures. Thanks for visiting and the kind comments!

I knew eventually the lawn was going to go! What a fun trip for you and M. The nursery sounds wonderful and I love your choices. I've gotten rid of my Salix too. Despite several attempts it just doesn't seem to like my soil. Too dry probably. Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving.

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DA'ISH 'execute five British spies' as they issue chilling terror warning to UK

Syria, London - what has the feel of a desperate propaganda video, a child speaking with a British accent points out where the executions will take place.

He says: “We will kill the the kuffar [non believers] over there."

The terror group’s five helpless victims, dressed in orange jump suits and wearing handcuffs, are filmed as they speak to the camera in Arabic.

However the video seen by Express.co.uk does not show the actual execution.

The video comes a few weeks after Mr Cameron won a crucial Commons vote to allow the bombing campaign against ISIS, also known as Daesh, to be extended from Iraq into Syria.

It was reported on Christmas day that a British unmanned Reaper drone had taken out a number of ISIS extremists.

With five shackled prisoners kneeling in front of him, the masked gunman speaking in a British accent then taunts David Cameron.

He describes the Prime Minister as an "imbecile" before apparently shooting the hostages, who were accused of spying for the British security services.

The executioner was filmed saying: “Your children will pay for your deeds.

The video hasn't been independently verified
The five hostages as seen in the video

He goes on: “How strange it is that we find ourselves today hearing an insignificant leader like you.”

"How strange it is that a leader of a small island, threatens us with a handful of planes.

"One would have thought, you would have learned the lessons of your pathetic master in Washington, and his failed campaign against the IS.

"But it seems that you, just like your predecessors Blair and Brown are just as arrogant and foolish. In fact, David, you are more of an imbecile.

"Only an imbecile would dare to wage war against a land where the law of Allah reigns supreme. And where the people live under the justice and security of Shariah.

"Only an imbecile would dare to anger a people who love death the way that you love your life."

The video, which was thought to have been filmed in the desert in the self-declared ISIS stronghold of Raqqa, has not yet been independently verfied.

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the video and are studying its contents."

Shock waves were sent through Britain last year when horrifying videos of the gruesome murders of David Haines and Alan Henning were posted online by ISIS.

Mr Haines, 44, from Perth in Scotland, was captured by the evil terror group in March 2013 while working for a French charity in Syria.

While Mr Henning, 47, of Salford, was taken hostage while delivering food and supplies on an aid convoy to refugees in Syria in December 2013.

The child appeared to speak with a British accent as he pointed out where the killings would happen

The videos of their separate horrific murders were met by shock and disgust from British public figures across the nation.

ISIS was also behind the executions of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, American aid worker Peter Kassig and Japanese journalist Kenji Goto.

The latest propaganda from the twisted jihadis comes just months after footage was released appearing to show caged prisoners being lowered into a swimming pool to drown.

But since then, Daesh have been left with almost nowhere to run after the world ramped up air strikes against the twisted jihadis in Syria.

The militant has taunted David Cameron as an 'imbecile'

Russia claims to have wiped out hundreds of terrorists and their weaponry in just a matter of months.

While last month saw the despicable terrorists lose one of their key areas in Iraq, Ramadi, after Iraqi forces took back the city as part of a US-coalition plan.

Britain joined the call to end the twisted terror group back in November after it extended RAF airstrikes from Iraq into Syria.

Posterboy Jihadi John is noticeably absent in the latest video, just months after he was reportedly killed in a US airstrike.

source: daily express

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Crocs Fall Collection 2011

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Crocs shoes have evolved long since, if you are still living in the Crocs-kena-stuck-in-escalator days (Honestly till today I believe it was the boy's problem with walking properly and not Crocs that got his toe stuck.)

The preview was held at Screening Room, along Ann Siang Road. It's a pleasantly cosy place, with screens in each room so I guess it would be perfect for small functions, even movie screenings. (Cosy sofas included.)

Now of course, the star of the event...presenting to you...the Crocs Shoes, Fall/Winter Collection 2011.
 School kids and sneaker fans, rejoice~! Who said only that particular other C brand makes this kinda shoes? Now Crocs has them too, and get this: These shoes are the LIGHTEST I HAVE EVER HELD SO FAR. They're practically weightless, yet ergonomically-tailored to best suit your feet's curves.

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 I kinda think this is nice. And my sister agreed with me.

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 And one for the girls!!! ;) There's just something about pink that makes some of us...weak...

 Time to go try on your own pair. I was amazed with the comfort level this provides. Which means I could probably wear this all day and my legs still wouldn't ache. And because the tip isn't very tapered, your toes wouldn't get squished. If feet could sing, they would belt out Beyonce in these shoes...

 NOW!!! I'm kinda excited to share the following with you, because these shoes change colour!!!!!!!!!!!!
 A nice sweet pink pair of shoes...

 Expose it to UV.....

 I'm pressing the UV flashlight hard on the shoes so the change is more obvious later on...

 TADAH!!!!! Okay it looks spotted because the lights are like that.But here's how it should look...

 So damn cool!!!!!
Known as the Crocs Chameleons Translucent Clogs, they come in other colours too:

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I sort of really like this pair of Carlie Mary Jane, for some reason. It's really comfy, yes, and maybe because it's Tiffany Blue... ;)

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They have nice flipflops too! So don't think Crocs only have ugly shoes okay~~~~

Oh you know those ugly FitFlops you may have seen in the malls and on many ladies' feet? Those shoes ONLY somehow look good on the models in their posters (maybe because they only use models with long skinny legs).

Sorry, but the shoes are REALLY ugly...I tried them on and they made my legs look, er...short and fat? I mean okay maybe my legs aren't that long anyway but shoes are supposed to flatter or compliment my legs, not make them SHORTER and FATTER. WTH???

Now you have an alternative toning slipper:

 Looks like your average slipper right? Ah~ The magic of these shoes lie their soul...I mean sole....
Okay that was lame...
But yah...look:

  • Sculpted outsole creates a rocker-effect while you walk that initiates key muscle activity to provide toning benefits.
  • Toning ring is designed to help moderate movement and provide support contributing to increased muscle activity.
  • Comfortable, lightweight Croslite™ material footbed provides all-day comfort.
  • Circulation nubs in the footbed deliver a massage-like feel.
  • Super lightweight Croslite™ material provides all day comfort from heel to toe.
Speaking of Croslite, that's the soul of all Crocs shoes which makes their shoes oh-yes-yes-yes so comfy. What is Croslite?

Croslite™ is a proprietary Closed Cell Resin material which is NOT plastic NOR rubber. Croslite™ material is closed-cell in nature and anti-microbial, which virtually eliminates odor (NO MORE HONG KONG FEET!!!!). It is an extraordinary impact absorbing resin material developed for maximum cushioning (Great for lots and lots of walking without any strain in the knees or joints~). Its closed cell properties resist odor, inhibit bacterial and fungal growth and are nontoxic. (NO MORE FOOT ROT!!!) This versatile material can be worn next to skin and be cleaned with just soap and water. (How convenient!!!)

 Now you know why their shoes always feel so good~

 Super thanks to Kaye for the invite! I'm looking forward to MORE Crocs shoes!!!

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  1. my girlfriends and i swear by fitflops. fitflops are SUPER DUPER comfortable (super love the cushioning from the soles) and are great for lots of walking while on overseas trips. the newer designs (the jeweled ones especially) are quite nice too. we adore our fitflops so much that we each have at least 3 pairs in different designs. *hehe*

  2. Ohh!! Didn't know Crocs got sneakers! Thanks to your post I'm gonna try buying it if it's not expensive!


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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Mn/DOT warns: watch out for frosty bridge decks, turn off cruise control

Motorists should be alert for frosty or icy bridge decks, overpasses and ramps now that near-freezing temperatures have arrived in the Arrowhead Region, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

The roadways of bridges can freeze much sooner than the roadway because elevated highway structures are not insulated by the ground. Consequently, even though the main roadway may appear relatively safe, the bridge decks are likely to be frosty or icy, particularly in the early morning and late evening hours.

Another winter driving safety tip is to discontinue use of your vehicle’s cruise control during the winter months. On slippery highways and bridges, use of a speed control device has a great potential to cause rapid and catastrophic loss of vehicle control when the cruise control kicks in on slippery roads.

Motorists should log onto or call 511 for current road and weather conditions.

Economics, staff changes forces local non-profit to continue with volunteers and part time staff

East Hillside Patch
announced this month that it will continue to serve the community despite some recent staff departures. As a result of these departures and the current economic climate, the organization will operate mostly through volunteers and a social work intern. Its three biggest projects are the Health Equity Project, a free after school program named Mind 2 Mind and the needs assessment survey.

Changes in Patch
Cindy Donner, executive director, has accepted a teaching position at the College of St. Scholastica and Jennifer Zapata, youth director, has moved to California to be closer to family. For economic reasons, Patch’s board has chosen not to fill these vacancies.
Instead, the board of directors will take a hands-on role in carrying out administrative duties, continuing the Health Equity Project and supporting Jahna Hardy, the recently hired part-time Youth Program Director, for its Mind-2-Mind program. Tamara Miskovic, an UMD MSW intern, will assist with agency-support duties and complete the neighborhood surveys that began last year.

Extra volunteers needed
As a result of these changes, the Patch office won’t be open on a regular basis any longer. Other than that, the agency continues to seek extra volunteers, more funders and board members. Patch’s focus remains on community development, social justice and youth programs. The agency has secured funding to assist board members in board development and strategic planning, which will begin in the upcoming months.
“Patch is just like the East Hillside and Endion neighborhoods it supports – resilient,” said Mona Cheslak, Patch board member.
For more information about East Hillside Patch please leave a message at the office, 218-728-4287, or e-mail

Social work intern
If someone comes knocking on your door to ask what type of needs you have, please take time to answer the questions. That’s the sentiment of Tamara Miskovic, a social work intern at East Hillside Patch. Miskovic said, “Please participate because it’s for you!”

“Please participate because it is for you!”
Tamara Miskovic
on neighborhood needs survey

She said the biggest problems she sees in the East Hillside neighborhood are health care and childcare. She also said young single mothers need support groups and all neighbors need to know what is going on with in the neighborhood and how to network with each other.

Saturday, November 08, 2008

Duluth American Indian Commission listens to concerns about barrels of waste in Lake Superior

Caption: Jean Buffalo addresses the Duluth American Indian Commission about the need for more research and risk assessment of barrels of waste dumped into Lake Superior. To the left is her granddaughter, Mayeyna Bressler. To the right is DAIC member Anthony LaDeaux.

By Naomi Yaeger-Bischoff
With concern for the safety of all who live, work and play along Lake Superior, Jean Buffalo, a member of the Red Cliff Natural Resources Damage Assessment Committee, addressed the Duluth American Indian Commission to discuss investigating the toxicity levels of barrels of waste that were dumped in Lake Superior. Between 1959 and 1962 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dumped 1,457 barrels of waste generated at the Twin Cities Army Ammunication Plant near Duluth.

Buffalo had her granddaughter at her side to emphasize that she learned at her elders’ knees the importance of communication, and that future generations need to be protected from environmental harm.

The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa received a $600,000 grant from the Department of Defense and has contracted with EMR, Inc., a national environmental consulting firm, to find the location and study the toxicity of the barrels of waste. Suzanne Anderson, a geologist with EMR’s Duluth office, gave a presentation on this summer’s research to determine the location of the barrels.

Buffalo stressed that open communication with all stakeholders (those living around Lake Superior) is paramount. She said that when her tribe ceded their land in the treaty they also took on responsibilities, which they take seriously. One of those treaty responsibilities is to be a watchdog for the health of the land and water along Lake Superior.

Duluth city council member, Jay Fosle was a guest during this presentation. Fosle expressed concern and is interested in the next step of determining if the barrels are toxic and what to do about it for the safety of all. On Sept. 29 Buffalo met with Duluth Mayor Don Ness.
Joy Dorcher, co-chairman of the DAIC, said she appreciated the respectful way the Red Cliff tribe is consulting with other groups such as cities, states, and tribes both in the United States and Canada. She added that if tests prove the waste is toxic there should be no problem getting funds from the federal government to further research and mediate this problem.

Buffalo provided this statement to The Hillsider:
This is in remembrance of an “ancestor”, Kitchie Bezhke (Chief Buffalo), Anton Buffalo, Antwine Buffalo:
And all that came before
You opened
A door
Because of you
Change will come...
Gii go wa ba miin (until then)

Nov. 9 & 23 Rehearsals for Puzzle Peace
Youth Choir 2-3 p.m. Peace UCC Church,
1111 N. 11th St. We are planning to sing 1-2
times in Nov. and Dec. and will accept new
singers through Nov. 9. For further
information, call Peace UCC, 724-3637 or
director Cyndi, 728-9774.

Nov. 11 “Examine the Field of Medicine”
event for high school students 6-8 p.m. at the
UMD School of Medicine. 6-7:15 Panel
Discussion in Room 142; 7:15-7:40 Tour of
UMD School of Medicine; 7:40-8
Questions/Answers with Physicians. The
Lake Superior Medical Society is hosting this
event to bring some insight into what it is like
to go through medical school. Don’t miss this
chance to examine the myths, realities, and
rewards for becoming a doctor! This event
has limited space and is free to high school
students interested in a career in medicine.
Call 727-3325. Register by Nov. 5.

Nov. 11 Veterans’ Day March begins at 9:30
a.m. from the Duluth Armory and ends 10:30
a.m. at the Duluth Depot (St. Louis County
Heritage & Arts Center). City of Duluth
Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Depot.
Nov. 13 Lunch with the History People
Craig Grau presents “The 2008 Election”
12-1 p.m. St. Louis County Heritage & Arts
Center (Depot).
Nov. 13 "Sharing Indian Culture from East
and West” Registration is at 5:45 p.m.; dinner
at 6:00 p.m.; program at 7:00 p.m. Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of Duluth, 835 W.
College St. All are invited to a sharing
between Anishanabe people and East Indian
people. Come and enjoy two beautiful
cultures with food for body and spirit. The
menu includes American Indian foods and
East Indian foods. Skip and Babette Sandman
will speak about the Anishanabe culture and
spiritual practices. Indra and Chandra
Mehrota will speak about East Indian culture
and Hindu spiritual practices. $15, no charge
for children 12 and under. Free childcare will
be provided. Sponsored by the Arrowhead
Interfaith Council. Contact Erik at or phone 310-0966.

Nov. 14 Family Day at the St. Louis County
Heritage & Arts Center 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the
Depot. Admission to the museums is $2 per
person and includes activities for the kids.

Nov. 16 Benefit for the KAKO Foundation
"Music for All" Program 3 p.m. Mitchell
Auditorium at The College of St. Scholastica.
Sara Thomsen and The Echoes of Peace Choir
Concert with guest storyteller Elizabeth
Nordell, violinist Rudy Perrault, and Three
Altos. $12. Co-sponsored by CSS Center for
Just Living and International Student Club.
For more information about The KAKO
Foundation call 724-3484. For more
information about this concert or about the
Echoes of Peace Choir call 525-6500.

Nov. 17 Duluth American Indian
Commission 5 p.m. City Hall Room 402.
Agenda: Update from Community Police
Officer; Work Plan Schedule for 2009

Every Monday Duluth Laughing Club
12:10-12:20 p.m. Duluth Civic Center in front
of the St. Louis County Bldg.
Mondays-Thursdays Kid’s Café After
School Program 3:30-5:30 p.m. Damiano
Center Room 205. Free meal and activities
for children and their families. Children under
6 must be accompanied by adult.
Each Saturday Afternoon Gallery 2:00 p.m.
Tweed Museum of Art, UMD. Free and open
to the public., 726-8222.
1st Tuesday East Hillside Community Club
6:30 p.m. Grant Rec. Center, 901 E. 11th St.
1st Thursday Central Hillside Community
Club/ND 5 6 p.m. Central Hillside Center, 12
E. 4th St.

1st Thursday Childbirth Collective Parent
Topic Nights 7 p.m. Peace Church, 1111 N.
11th Ave. E. Call Emily at 393-7042.
2nd & 4th Mondays Arrowhead Stamp Club
of Duluth MN and Superior WI 7 p.m. First
Presbyterian Church, 300 E. 2nd St. For more
information call Howard, 722-9016.

2nd Tuesday Free mini ceilis with instruction
7 p.m. at Carmody's Pub, 308 E. Superior St.
Cash bar. FFI call 728-1438.

2nd Saturday Ceramics Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Duluth Art Institute great room in the Lincoln
Building, 2229 W. 2nd St.

2nd & 4th Sundays The Northland Anti-War
Coalition 2 p.m., Chester Creek Café, 1902 E.
8th St.

2nd & 4th Mondays Arrowhead Stamp Club
7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church. 722-9016
2nd Tuesday The Twin Ports Coin and
Currency Club 7 p.m. Rainbow Center
3rd Tuesday Campus Neighbors 7 p.m. Grant
Rec. Center, 901 E. 11th St.

3rd Wednesday Antique Appraisal noon-3
p.m. in the Rotunda of the St. Louis County
Heritage & Arts Center (Depot). Free.

3rd Thursday Duluth Superior Green
Drinks 5-9 p.m., Carmody's Irish Pub, 308 E.
Superior St. Every month people meet up for
informal environmental discussions with
people who think & act in concern for our
ecological future. You do not need to drink
alcohol to attend. Email:

3rd Thursday Park Point Community Club
7 p.m. Lafayette Square, 3026 Minnesota Ave.

4th Saturday Gloria Dei Community
Breakfast 9-10:30 a.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran
Church, 219 N. 6th Ave. E.
Submit your calendar events to Mona: or 724-1193.


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6 July 2014

Crusted baked heirloom tomatoes

I found these lovely heirloom tomatoes at the food market and planned a spontaneous dish with them. These crusted baked heirloom tomatoes are a great starter or side to any dinner and quick to make. The dish also has that summer feel to it. Have a read how easy it is.

3 heirloom tomatoes
1 tbsp basil infused olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 tbsp grated vegetarian pasta cheese
1 tsp oregano
¼ tsp chilli flakes
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp sea salt

Cut the tomatoes in halves, place them in an oven dish and drizzle basil infused olive oil on the top.

Chop the garlic finely and grate the cheese. Mix these with the rest of the ingredients and sprinkle on the top of the tomatoes.

Bake the tomatoes at 180C for about 30 minutes until the crust is crispy and the tomatoes are baked to a succulent state.

Serve the tomatoes on top of pasta, with crusty bread, as canapés or on the side of veggie burgers. They would compliment many things, so just get creative.

Your VegHog

  1. Ovatko heirloom tomaatit luomutomaatteja vai mitä? Sanakirja ei auta ;)

    1. Luomu on vaan "organic", mutta en oikein osaa selittää tätä heirloom-asiaa. Ne on jotain perinnetomaatteja, ehkä tuo linkki valottaa asiaa vähän: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heirloom_tomato

Thanks for reading! I would very much appreciate any comments or suggestions from you.


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Monday, September 29, 2014

Analysis of the reasons for the crash of flight MH17 by Ivan A. Andrievskii | Voltaire Network | Moscow (Russia)

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1. The event

Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 (Amsterdam —Kuala-Lumpur) departed from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 10:14 UTC (14:14 Moscow Time) and was scheduled to arrive at its destination at 18:10 local time (22:10 UTC/2:10 Moscow time).
Echelon 330, including the 10 kilometers altitude that the crashed Boeing was flying at, was open for international transit flights over the territory of Ukraine. According to the data provided by the airline, contact with the airplane was lost at 14:15 GMT, approximately 50km away from the Russian-Ukrainian border. However, according to internet portal Flightradar24, the airplane stopped transmission of ADS-B over Snezhnoe (the last reported coordinates — 48.0403° northern latitude 38.7728° east longitude (G) (O)) after 13:21:28 UTC (17:21:28 Moscow time, 16:21:28 local time) at an echelon of 33 thousand feet (a bit over 10 kilometers).

Later on, the wreckage of the airplane was found burning on the ground on the territory of Ukraine. The plane crashed in the area of village Hrabove (not far from Torez). No one from the passengers and aircrew members survived.

2. Investigated questions

Under what circumstances did the airplane crash?
Who could be responsible for the crash?

3. Analyst group

A group of experts from the Russian Union of Engineers was gathered to analyze the situation. The expert group included retired AA officers, who had combat experience with surface-to-air missile systems, as well as pilots experienced in using air-to-air weapons. The problem was also discussed at the meeting of the Academy of Geopolitical Affairs, where many different versions were tested and discussed once again. In the course of the analysis, the experts used materials received from open sources published in mass media. The situation was also analyzed with the help of the Su-25 aircraft flight simulator.
Concluding the conducted research work, the following analytical materials are presented.

4. General source data for the purposes of analysis

4.1. Overall aerial situation in the area around Donetsk.
The overall aerial situation in the area around Donetsk was presented at a Special briefing of the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense regarding the crash of MH-17 in the airspace of Ukraine, on 21.07.2014.

The objective control data, registered from 17.10 pm to 17.30 pm Moscow time, were presented at the briefing, during the speech of head of the Main Operations Directorate, deputy of the Russian Air Force Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Andrey Kartapolov.

During the time period in question, there were three civil airplanes in the sky, all of which were on their scheduled flights:

• Flight from Copenhagen to Singapore at 17:17;

• Flight from Paris to Taipei at 17:24;

• Flight from Amsterdam to Kuala-Lumpur Apart from these, Russian civil airspace control facilities recorded an altitude gain by a Ukrainian Air Force aircraft, supposedly Su-25, towards the Malaysian Boeing-777. The distance between the Su-25 and the Boeing-777 was 3-5 km.
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The aerial situation in the area of the crash of Boeing 777 (according to the data of the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense)
4.2. Meteorological conditions in the area of the crash of the Boeing 777

Record of weather conditions in Topez, Donetsk Oblast, Thursday, 17 July, 2014.
Time Weather conditions Air temperature Wind speed m/s Atmospheric pressure Relative humidity %
15:00 Overcast sky +31°C 4.0 730 29
15:00 Overcast sky +31°C 4.0 730 29

4.3. Source data from the Boeing 777 crash site

A more complete picture of the reasons for the crash of Boeing 777 can be achieved through the analysis of its wreckage. Examining the pictures of the fragments, published on the Internet, one can notice various damage on its fuselage – disruptions and breaks, holes with edges from the internal and external sides of the fuselage, which speak of a powerful external pressure against the airplane.
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A fragment from the wing of the Boeing 777
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A fragment from the fuselage of the Boeing 777
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A wing fragment from the aircraft
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A wing fragment from the aircraft
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A fuselage fragment from the aircraft
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A cabin fragment from the aircraft
Holes with inward edges catch the eye. These are round-shaped holes, which are normally grouped. Such holes could only have round shapes in the case of being cut with metallic elements, possibly with bars or aviation cannon projectiles. This brings up the question: by whom and how could such elements be delivered to the airplane and what could these elements actually be?

4.4. Characterization of the Boeing 777 aircraft as an air target

The source data for the analysis of the given situation are technical specifications of the Boeing 777 aircraft; its flight path; the altitude and speed of the flight; heading alteration compared to the initial flight plan; site of the crash; photo and video materials of the plane wreckage; description of the range and the nature of wreckage dispersion.
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Boeing 777
The most significant parameters of Boeing 777 serving for the purposes of the current analysis
Wing span, m 60.93
Length of the airplane, m 63.73
Height of the airplane, m 18.52
Wing area, m2 427.80
Maximum airspeed, km/h 965
Cruise airspeed, km/h 905
Operational range, km 8910
Service ceiling, m 13100
The Boeing 777 aircraft is not considered to be a difficult aerial target for AA systems. It is a high altitude aerial target (4000—12000 m) with a very large RCS (Radar Cross Section) – no less than 10m (the RCS for an airplane of the Su-25 type is 0.5—0.6m), it has limited maneuverability, and it has no capacity for anti-AA counteraction (active and passive jammers, false targets, etc). It can be effectively targeted both by military aircraft (interceptors or other types of aircraft acting in the same altitude and speed range) as well as by AA systems of object (S-200, S-300 type) or tactical (BUK-M1) types.

5. Technical aspects of the problem

In the present day practice of using anti-air systems engagement of aerial targets is classified according to the following types:
A. type – termination of controlled flight
B. type – restricted continuation of controlled flight without possibility of landing
C. type – restricted continuation of controlled flight with possibility of landing and a subsequent repair of the aircraft
In this case, according to the available data, there is enough ground to claim that we deal with (A) type target engagement – termination of controlled flight.
We examined all major versions which had already been published by experts from different countries. Turning to the technical aspect of the problem, it can be claimed that the Boeing 777 was destroyed by anti-air defense systems – either by using a surface-to-air missile, launched from the ground, or by another aircraft employing its missile or aircraft cannon.
Applying engineering methods and technical analysis, the experts of the Russian Union of Engineers discussed both of these versions, which represent almost the unanimous spectrum of opinions by experts and specialists.

6. Version I. Boeing 777 was shot down as a result of using a surface-to-air missile, for example BUK-М1

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AA missile 9K37M1 BUK-М1
Technical characteristics of the AA missile 9K37M1 BUK-М1
The start of mass-production 1983
Targeting range, km
—F-15 airplane types 3..32—35
Targeting altitude, km
—F-15 airplane types 0,015..22
Number of simultaneously engaged targets 18
Single shot kill probability SAM
• Of a fighter 0,8..0,95
• Of a helicopter 0,3..0,6
• Of a cruiser 0,4..0,6
Maximum velocity of engaged targets, m/s 800
6.1. Evidence supporting the first version
6.1.1. The probability for the effective shooting down of an aerial target of the Boeing 777 type by an AA missile 9K37M1 BUK-М1 is high, as the plane was moving at a 10100 echelon, at the speed of 900 km/h. Such parameters could make it an aerial target for BUK-M1. The probability for successfully hitting such a target by a BUK-M1 AA system is 0.8-0.95, as a consequence, it is technically possible to hit an air target of this type.
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A group of Ukrainian AA missile systems
The Ukrainian troops group around the site of the crash site included 3—4 systems of the BUK-M1 type. This information was published by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Head of the main Operation Directorate of General Stuff, Lieutenant General Andrey Kartapolov, emphasized the fact that the Russian military possesses photos of separate Ukrainian troop locations, made from space, including photos of Ukrainian army divisions in the southeast of Ukraine, particularly, BUK systems 8 km from Lugansk. In the morning following the crash of the Malaysian airliner, Russian control facilities discovered a BUK-M1 AA missile system around the Zaroshenskoe village. On that same day that system was redeployed towards the Donetsk area - towards the area where the militia troops were positioned. We consider these data to be objective and reliable.
6.1.2. Also, the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense stated that Russian military officers recorded the operation of a radar of a Ukrainian BUK-M1 AA missile system on the day of the crash of the Malaysian liner Boeing 777. The target location and guidance system Kupol 9С18 is a three-axis coherent-impulse target locator performing the transmission of information about the aerial environment to the command observation post of the 9С470 AA missile system 9K37 BUK. The 9С18 radar is capable of detecting and identifying aerial targets at a distance of 110-160km, with an identification range for low-altitude targets (under 30m) of up to 45km. Such a radar could be used for the detection and tracking of a Boeing 777.
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Radar 9С18М1 «Kupol»
Radar 9С18М1 Kupol
Coverage area:
In azimuth, degrees 360
In elevation angle, degree 0-40
Instrumented range, km 10-160
Resolving power:
In range, м 400
In azimuth, degrees 3-4,5
In elevation angle, degrees 3-4,5
Continuous operation time, h 48
The set up and clotting time, min. 5
Maximum velocity, km /h 65
6.1.3. However, experts of the Russian Union of Engineers find it important to note that the launch of a BUK-M1 missile is accompanied by the following significant audio-visual factors:
• Significant noise effect, both at missile launch time and during its flight, especially at altitudes between 100 and 3000m.
• A powerful flash at the launch site (Photo 10).
• A condensation trail, formed by the missile as a result of missile fuel burning on its flight trajectory (Photo 11).
• A flash and a characteristic picture in midair at the point of convergence of the missile with the target. (Photo 12).
6.1.4. The version that a BUK-M1 AA missile was used in this incident, according to the experts, has a number of vulnerable aspects, making it questionable:
а) Up to now no one has provided reliable evidence of the a “surface-to-air” missile launch, which is known to be accompanied by significant noise and visual effects. Its condensation trail goes into the clouds and stays in the air for up to 10 minutes. The sound wave produced during the launch of the missile can be heard within a radius of 7-10 km around the launch site.
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Launch of a BUK-M1 AA missile
b) The flight of a surface-to-air missile is accompanied by a very loud noise. Its flight can be visually traced due to the trail formed as a result of the missile fuel burning (condensation trail).
In this case, there is no record of a trail in the form of a dense white condensation from the burning of fuel, as well as of a vapor path, which appears and stays for a few minutes after the launch and is well visible within a radius of no less than 10km from the launch site.
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BUK-M1 AA missile during flight
c) The detonation of the warhead has a characteristic configuration, which can be seen from the ground under clear weather conditions.
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Air target shot down by a BUK-M1 AA missile
The surface-to-air missile 9М38 is equipped with a dual-mode solid-fuel engine (general operation time about 15 seconds).
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AA missile 9М38 BUK-M1
Surface-to-air missile 9М38
Missile length 5,5 m
Diameter 400 mm
Flaps width 860 mm
Missile weight 685 kg
Warhead weight 70 kg
The surface-to-air missile, with 40-70kg of warhead payload, explodes not inside of the target, but in its proximity, at a distance of 50-100 meters.
The warhead detonation causes an aerial shockwave, which results in a high-speed fragment distribution. The fragments are capable of breaking an airplane fuselage, but taking into account the dimensions of a Boeing 777 (63.7m length, with a large wingspan of over 60 m), they still cannot destroy the airplane, causing its fragmentation into several smaller parts, as is the case with aircraft that are 7-10 times smaller in size. When hitting a Boeing 777 such fragments may cause disruptions of fuel flow and lead to the leakage of fuel over the fuselage and wings and its subsequent ignition leading to a fire.
d) Similarly, in the case that the hydraulic system had been damaged, the Boeing-777 would have lost control, or control would have become extremely difficult (shooting down type «В»). If an aircraft as big as the Malaysia Airlines Boeing-777 had been hit by a surface-to-air missile, the crew might have been able to warn flight services of the situation created onboard the aircraft. However, according to the information presented by mass media, nothing of the kind has been registered in the decoded data of the aircraft recorders.
e) The crash of the airplane took place during daytime, in a highly populated area, where there were not only numerous military observers monitoring the air environment, but also many reporters equipped with video cameras, as well as local residents, having digital cameras and cellphones with cameras. It is also worth noting that the launch of a BUK-M1 surface-to-air missile requires the participation of at least a combat crew, which makes a stealthy launch rather difficult.
It would be logical to assume that pictures and video recordings depicting the situation from various angles and displaying several stages of the flight of the missile, would have instantly appeared on the internet (the numerous amateur video recordings of the meteor impact near Chelyabinsk are a good example of that). However, local residents recorded only the fact of an explosion in the air and the falling of body fragments near their houses.
f) During the crash of the Boeing-777 airplane, an American satellite was overflying the territory of Ukraine. Because of this, Russian military officers believe that the American side should publish satellite images made at the moment of its crash, if Washington possesses any such images.
Conclusions from the first version:
The data and considerations above pose very significant challenges to the version according to which the Malaysian Boeing 777 airliner was shot down by a BUK-M1 surface-to-air missile system.

7. Version II. Boeing 777 was shot down as a result of another aircraft (one or multiple) using its missile and/or aircraft cannon equipment.

7.1. Evidence in favor of this version:
7.1.1. In the airspace around the area where the Boeing has crashed, numerous witnesses claim to have seen a military aircraft (some people say there were two), supposedly an air superiority fighter, as they derived from its characteristic features and speed (the flight altitude of an air superiority fighter is 5000-7000m, and the velocity is around 950km/h or more).
They also heard the sound of an airplane in the clouds. Presumably, these could have been airplanes of MiG-29 or Su-25 type.
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Maximum velocity –high altitude \on the deck 2450 km/h (М=2,3)\1300 km/h
Maximum rate of climb, m/s 330
Acceleration time from 600 to 1100 km/h, from1100 to1300 km/h, s 13,5\8,7
Takeoff airspeed, km/h 220
Service ceiling, m 18000
Operational range (without a drop tank\with one drop tank tank\with 3 drop tanks), km 1500\2100\2900
Maximum turning rate, °/s 23,5
Operational acceleration, g units +9
MiG-29 armament includes a single-barrel cannon GSh-301 (30 mm, 150 rounds of ammunition, firing rate of 1500 shots/minute) in the left wing root extension. For engaging air targets 6 short range R-60М or short range R-73 guided missiles with IR Seekers can be installed on the 6 below-wing stations of the MiG-29; 4 medium range guided missiles R-27RE with radar location or with R-27TE IR navigation system Р-77.
Also, according to the data of the Ministry of Defense, on 17 July, Russian air control means registered altitude gain by an airplane of Ukrainian Air Forces, presumably, a Su-25, moving towards the Malaysian Boeing 777. The distance between the two airplanes did not exceed 3-4 km.
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Armament: One 30-mm 2-barrelled autocannon GSh-30-2 in the lower forebody with 250 rounds of ammunition. GM: air-to-air R-3 (АА-2) or R-60 (АА-8)air-to-surface Kh-25ML, Kh-29L or S-25L.Containers SPPU-22 with a 2-barrel 23-mm utocannon GSh-23L with 260 ammunition rounds.
Wing span, m 14.36
Weight, kg
Maximum takeoff weight 17600
Maximum airspeed, km/h
At cruise altitude 975
High altitude М=0.82
Operation range, km 1850
Mission radius, km
High altitude 1250
At cruise altitude 750
Service ceiling, m 7000—10000
It should be noted that Su-25 specifications allow it to gain an altitude of 10.000m and above for a short period of time. Its standard armament includes air-to-air missiles R-60, which are capable of engaging and hitting targets at a distance of 10km, of which 8km is a guaranteed range. Moreover, it does not even need to come close to the target, but only to reduce the distance down to the required engagement range.
7.1.2. The Russian Federation Ministry of Defense stated that Russian military officers fixed the operation of a Kupol radar, belonging to an Ukrainian AA missile BUK-M1 battery, on the day of the crash of the Malaysian liner Boeing 777.
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Statistics of Ukrainian radar activity in the area of the Malaysian Boeing 777 crash
Operation of this radar can indirectly point to a military deployment of aircraft, as radars are regularly used for airspace reconnaissance and for transferring information to aircraft direction centers, i.e. they provide source data for flight officers’ work in the course of an interceptor’s or and interceptor group flight during “combat air patrol” missions or during ambush activities. Usually, attacks are performed according to target guidance from the ground, both head-on and in pursuit.
7.1.3. On radars, the Su-25 is displayed in the same way as the MiG-29, as their radar cross sections are similar. The operational service ceiling of the MiG-29 is 18013m, so the altitude at which the Malaysian airliner was moving, 10100m, could easily be reached by a MiG-29. The MiG-29 has two high thrust engines, allowing it to attain a speed of 2000km/h.
7.1.4. The data on meteorological conditions can also count in favor of the version that the Boeing 777 was attacked by another aircraft. Meteorological conditions from 15:00 to 18:00, 17.07.2014 in and around the city of Donetsk, were marked by rain and an overcast sky. Flight paths of passenger airplanes lie above the lower border of high-echelon clouds. At this altitude, only cirrus cloud can form. Those are separate white-colored fibrous clouds, which are thin and transparent, and rarely contain dense or flaky formations. They are arranged in the form of bundles and stripes, passing all along the sky and meeting at the horizon. They show perfectly well through the sky. The average height of the lower border is 7-10km, while the width can be from hundred meters up to several kilometers.
An attack by a fighter aircraft with a rapid ascent, from below the cloud layer could be quite unexpected for the crew of the Boeing 777. Such an attack could not have been discovered visually from the earth either due to the dense layer of clouds in the medium and lower cloud echelons.
Thus, it can be claimed with a certain degree of certainty, that the Boeing 777, conducting a horizontal flight at the altitude of 10000m, could actually be in the lethal range of aircraft cannon or missile armament of a fighter aircraft, be it MiG-29 or Su-25.
7.1.5. Thus the logical question arises: which particular weapon was the cause of the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777?
Missile armament
In terms of missile armament, MiG-29 as well as Su-25 can carry short range guided missiles R-60M
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R-60M missiles on the external sling of the airplane
Length, m 2,14
Diameter, m 0,12
Wingspan, m 0,39
Weight, kg 45
Warhead weight, kg 3,5
Speed 2,5M
Target kill altitude range 0,03...20
Maximum launch range, Front/Rear hemisphere 10/8 km
Minimal launch range Rear hemisphere, km 0,3 - 0,25
MiG-29 is equipped with a 30mm GSh-301 cannon, with a fire rate of 1500 rounds per minute. The cannon is armed with 150 rounds, which contain a tungsten alloy. The effective range of firing at air targets is 200-800m, and 1200-1800m for ground targets. Such type of rounds exit cleanly, leaving holes of a perfectly circular shape. They do not explode inside the cabin, are not incendiary-based, but are able to kill the crew and cause the destruction of the cabin, which is typical for the entrance and exit holes configuration: entry holes – with edges bent inwards, exit holes - on the opposite wall - with edges bent outwards.
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Aircraft Cannon GSh-301
The Su-25 is equipped with a GSh-2-30 aircraft cannon.
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Aircraft cannon GSh-2-30
GSh-2-30 (GSH-2-30K)
Delivery vehicles Су-25, Су-39, (Ми-24П)
Shot weight 390 г
Ammunition weight 832 г
Cannon weight 105 (126) кг
Caliber 30 мм
Number of barrels 2
Allotment of rounds 250 (750) патронов
Rate of fire (300—2600) выст/мин
Effective range for air targets 200—800 м.
Apart from that, the Su-25 can carry SPPU-22 containers with the 2-barrelled 23-mm cannon GSh-23L.
During combat usage, both types of cannon ammunition can cause fuselage damage similar to that visible on the wreckage of the Boeing 777.
Conclusions for the second version:
Thus, based on the opinion of the analysts of the Russian Union of Engineers, a complex shooting down of the Boeing 777 airplane has taken place, both by a short-range air-to-air guided missile and a 30-mm aircraft cannon or a SPPU-22 container with the 2-barreled Gsh23-L cannon. Furthermore, a laser rangefinder or a laser aiming device could have been used when firing the target, which allowed to significantly increase the shooting accuracy. This conclusion can be made from the nature of damage and the fragment distribution: there are both circular holes, which are usually caused by cannon fire, and explosive damage, which indicates a missile with arrow-type submunition.
8. Wreckage analysis
If we examine the first version of the crash, the location of holes in the wreckage surfaces and the fuselage clearly shows that there is no typical picture of a plane being affected by the missile system BUK-M1 submunition, which would otherwise leave highly remarkable and typical evidence of damage. In this case we see that there is no such evidence on the wreckage fragments.
According to experts, in the case of a BUK-M1 AA missile system hit, there should have been traces of numerous specific holes caused by the submunition elements from the missile warhead. However, there is no such evidence present in the photos taken at the crash site.
As to the possibility of such damage being inflicted by the usage of short range “air-to-air” missiles, it should be noted that the R-60 (Su-27) and R-73 (MiG-29) missiles are short range low-duty missiles with infrared homing. Their lethal range only 3-5m, with a guaranteed kill only in case of a direct hit. The warhead of the prior weighs 3.5kg, while the latter carries a 5kg warhead. They have thinly chopped tungsten wire in their warheads. These are rather low-power missiles, meant exclusively for small-sized targets. Such missiles follow thermal wake and are mainly meant to destroy the engine of the targeted aircraft.
It would be more logical to assume that the damage presented in Photo 19 is more indicative for an aircraft cannon round of GSh or SPPU type.
Boeing777 wing damage is not indicative for submunition elements of a BUK-M1 AA missile system.
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Boeing 777 wing surface damage
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Boeing 777 cabin damage
The picture of entry and exit holes in the cockpit area (control cabin) of the Boeing 777 fully corresponds to the assumption that it was caused by being shot through by approximately 20-30mm rounds from a fighter cannon. This supports the second version of the crash. The same can be said about the nature of fragment distribution over the fuselage of the plane. From the left side the edges of fragments of the control cabin fuselage are rolled up from inside to outside, which points at significant damage inside the cabin as a result of dynamic pressure of missiles over its right side.
There are characteristic entrance holes and several exit holes visible on the fuselage. The edges of the holes are bent inwards, they are much smaller and are round-shaped. Exit holes are less precisely shaped, and their edges are bent outwards. Additionally, it is visible that the exit holes pierced the aluminum covering twice and bent it outwards. I.e., the striking elements (judging by the impact type, aircraft missile rounds) broke through the cockpit. Open rivets were also bent outwards.
Boeing 777 fragment Fuselage damage is clearly visible – break through holes, caused by a 20- to 30-mm cannon.
Distinctive inward bends of the fuselage indicate a cannon round impact.
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Boeing 777 cover damage nature
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Boeing 777 fuselage damage nature
Boeing777 fragment.
Rivets blown out.
Destruction of the fuselage with edges bent outwards due to an internal dynamic impact, either caused by an explosion inside the plane, or a sudden and rapid change of internal pressure at high altitude.
The general typology of the holes and their location lead us to the conclusion that, most probably, the Boeing 777 was attacked by an aircraft cannon GSh-2-30, or an SPPU-22 container with a two-barreled 23mm cannon GSh-23L. The target zone was the control cabin, and the rounds, breaking through the cockpit, affected the wing surface as well. (see Photo. 20).
Both types of cannon rounds during combat usage cause damage to aerial targets similar to that which can be seen on the fragments of the Boeing 777.
The nature of the holes on the fragments of the plane fuselage, present in the currently available information sources, allows claiming that the airplane was shot down by aircraft cannon and missile armament of a combat aircraft.

9. Re-enactment of the event

Based on the considerations stated above, the following conclusions can be made:
9.1. Regarding to the circumstances of the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 crash.
Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 was conducting the flight Amsterdam-Kuala-Lumpur, on 17.07.2014, according to the tunnel set by the air traffic controllers. It is most probable that manual steering was offline and the airplane was flying in autopilot mode, performing horizontal flight following the route which was laid out on the ground and adjusted by Ukrainian air traffic controllers.
At 17.17–17.20 the Boeing 777 was in Ukrainian airspace, in Donetsk area, at the altitude of 10100m. An unidentified fighter aircraft (presumably Su-25 or MiG-29), which was previously at a lower echelon, on a head-on course in a layer of clouds, ascended rapidly, unexpectedly emerging in front of the passenger plane out of the clouds and opened fire at the control cabin (cockpit), using 30mm or smaller cannon armament. The targeting could have been performed not only by the pilot of a fighter aircraft in “free hunt” conditions (using the aircraft radar), but also by a navigation officer on the ground, using the airspace data received from ground-based radars.
The cockpit of the airliner was damaged in the result of numerous rounds hitting the aircraft fuselage. The control cabin was depressurized, which caused the instant death of the crew, due to mechanical influences and decompression. The attack was quite unexpected and lasted only a fraction of a second. Due to the surprise situation, the crew was unable to give any alarm signals intended for such situations, as the flight was following its scheduled route and the attack was unexpected for everyone.
As neither the engines, nor the hydraulic system, nor other devices crucial to the continuation of the flight, were set out of operation, the Boeing 777 continued its horizontal flight in autopilot mode (which is a standard situation), perhaps gradually losing altitude.
After that, the pilot of the unidentified fighter aircraft maneuvered and repositioned himself into the rear hemisphere of the Boeing 777. He entered an engagement course, performed the targeting using onboard target tracking equipment, and launched a R-60 or R-73 air-to-air missile (one or multiple).
As a result of the missile impact, the entire cabin was depressurized, the flight control system was incapacitated, the autopilot was switched off, the plane ceased its horizontal flight and went into a tail-spin. The created g-forces caused a mechanical disruption of the airframe at high altitude.
As indicated by the available flight recorder data, the plane fell apart in the air, but this is possible mainly in the case of vertical falling from a 10000m altitude, which can typically happen only in a case of exceeding the maximum allowed g-force. As a rule, such a tail-spin can be explained by the inability of the crew to control the airplane as a result of some emergency case in the cabin and subsequent instant depressurization of the cockpit and passenger compartment. The destruction of the airplane took place at a high altitude, which explains the fact that the wreckage of the plane was dissimilated over a territory over 15 km².
9.2. Regarding the party responsible for the death of 283 passengers and 15 crew members.
On 17.07.2014 the armed forces of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic possessed neither appropriate fighter aircraft capable of engaging an air target similar to the Boeing 777, nor an airfield network, nor radar detection devices, targeting and guidance equipment.
Fighter aircraft of the Russian Federation Armed Forces did not violate the airspace of Ukraine, which is confirmed by both the Ukrainian side and by third parties performing space-based reconnaissance over the territory of Ukraine and its airspace.
To ascertain the truth, it is required to objectively and impartially investigate all the circumstances of the Malaysian Boeing 777 crash, to question thousands of residents in the area who might have seen anything. Naturally, the surveys must be conducted by highly experienced specialists. Asking relevant questions is both a strict science and a sophisticated art of coming close to the truth. Crucial information is hidden in the wreckage and fragments of the crashed airplane, but this very information can easily be eliminated, distorted and concealed. It should not be forgotten that there are always people involved who seek to conceal each and every real fact. An indirect confirmation of this is the fact that on August 8th Ukraine, The Netherlands, Belgium and Australia signed an agreement allowing the disclosure of information regarding the investigation of the crash only at the consent of all parties involved.
“The investigation proceeds with inspections and other investigatory activities – declared the Speaker of Ukrainian General Prosecutor’s Office, Yuri Boychenko, - their results will be announced upon the end of the investigation and at the consent of all the parties, who have signed the relevant agreement”.
Delays and deviation from carrying out a comprehensive objective investigation with the participation of reputable international organizations, raise doubts that the involved parties will actually present the real circumstances of the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 crash.
Оdnako (Russia)

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Custom LEGO phonetic heads for animators

by admin on September 23, 2015

in Minifigs.Me

One thing I really like about LEGO customizers is that they take the time to listen to LEGO fans and find out what are their wants and needs. Do you need special minifigures printed for a promotion, corporate event, sporting event, birthday or wedding? They can do it! Would you like to recreate a favorite character from a book or movie? They can do that too! How about if you are a brickfilmer and you want your minifigures to have realistic facial expressions when talking? Yep! That’s also possible! 🙂

Custom LEGO Minifig Heads by

The LEGO customizing team at Minifigs.Me is especially good at serving a wide selection of unusual niche request. We have written about them before (see links at the end of this post), and this time I wanted to show you their newest product; a series of custom printed minifigure heads specifically meant to mimic realistic talk in LEGO films. They call them: Phonetic Heads for Animation. Below is a picture of what they look like, and the full description and details from Minifigs.Me.

Custom LEGO Minifig Heads for BrickFilmers by

Creating a professional stop-motion animated film using LEGO parts is a long, rewarding process. Those that graduate out of simplistic films often struggle to capture natural speech with the faces currently available from standard LEGO minifigs. Hours are spent in post processing to create moving lips, necessarily compromising the authentic and genuine charm of stop motion in order to create a better film.

We worked with professional animators to create a set of 12 high grade heads, each with the mouth in the correct shape for a different phonetic sound. By swapping these heads during filming, the time taken in post processing is dramatically reduced. The end result is a more pure film, where it’s apparent the animator went the extra mile.

Each set comes complete with 12 professionally printed, highly durable heads and three printed display blocks to keep them organized. Each head has their corresponding sound printed discretely on the back so that you don’t get them mixed up. Time to treat yourself – get the right tools for the job.

I’m very impressed with these custom printed minifig heads. First of all just the fact that Minifigs.Me took up such an unusual project and got experts involved to create the right shapes for each sound is remarkable enough. Then they took the time to add even more useful features like corresponding letters/sounds printed on the back of the heads, and have printed stands to store the heads. They obviously knew the needs of their target audience very well and thoughtfully worked out the details.

If you are a brickfilmer, and interested in this collection of LEGO minifigure phonetic heads for animation, they are available as a set of 12 heads for £24.99. Minifigs.Me is based in the UK, however they do ship worldwide if you are in another country. Here is the direct link to the heads, and you can also browse their other custom items.

So what do you think? Are you a brickfilmer? Do you think these heads would be useful for your LEGO animations? What other products would make your job easier for making LEGO films? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below! 😉

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gid617 September 23, 2015 at 11:18 AM

I’m trying to imagine how much work it would be to trade out the heads for every three or four letters… 😮

admin September 23, 2015 at 12:08 PM

It is actually something stop motion artists are already doing; changing the pose of the minifigs for every split second. Now they can do the face too. Otherwise previously they were limited to the heads LEGO provides (which doesn’t always reflect talking properly), or photoshop the effect later. It is extremely tedious work either way. If you watch how stop-motion films are made you get real respect for the artists. They can spend days just to do a five minute video.

Håkan September 23, 2015 at 1:47 PM

Looks good, although one customized set won’t be enough, but to make different characters, the animators would have to buy a complete set for each character, and then recustomize it on their own…

Or if you’d like to have one character being grumpy, sad or angry… Well, one step at a time, I guess…

Håkan September 23, 2015 at 1:53 PM

BTW, I can’t spot a head for H and T, although H might be the same as Hehe, and T might be the same as D …

Or Sh …

admin September 23, 2015 at 2:14 PM

If this product line is successful I’m sure more can be added. People already requested a flesh-color version. And I think it would be also nice to get a female version. I think with 2-4 sets everything could be covered. I was told that a set has been sent to the BrotherhoodWorkshop as well as some other brickfilmers, so we should be seeing these little guys in action soon. 🙂

Reply September 23, 2015 at 2:44 PM

Hello! Yep, they’re certainly the tip of an iceburg. We’ll see how these go, but for bow we focused on a more unisex face with neutral speech. There is a lot we haven’t done – certain phonetic sounds aren’t there yet, people with glasses, beards, different skin tones, makeup, emotions… We have hundreds of heads on the site that could use this treatment.

We needed to start small, though. It’s also heavily dependent on how much time experienced animators cab give us in developing them. These mouth shapes were created by Steve Guinness, with us converting them and consulting other animators for conformation and tips (how to organise them, their production workflow etc). So each new expression and design is a lot of work!

We need to see if it’s worth developing more before we put so many hours into a huge range 🙂

Reply September 23, 2015 at 2:45 PM

… And please excuse my phone-based typos!

gid617 September 25, 2015 at 7:10 AM

That’s certainly true; I’ve considered doing a short stop motion video myself and always ended up quite daunted by thinking about how much work it would be! The hard part I would assume about changing the heads for every second or so would be making sure that the rest of the pose didn’t change, and in my experience heads often refuse to come off unless you have a firm grip on the rest of the body, which usually means that they’d have to come off the base!

admin September 25, 2015 at 9:30 AM

Hm… yeah, that could be a problem. I haven’t thought of that. Maybe it would be a good idea to slightly enlarge the whole on these heads so they can go on and off easily. This can easily be done with a little piece of sand-paper.

Reply September 28, 2015 at 12:09 PM

The other challenge is keeping the hair in the same position relative to the eyes. It’s possible that we can create a reference line on the back of the head, so you can use a marker or something on the back of the hair, and line the two up.

Either way, it’s a start. Feedback so far is that they tend to save a lot of time, which is good!

LegoUniverse Bob September 23, 2015 at 11:49 AM

That looks awesome! I wish everyone using these loads of fun! 😀

Though it may seem like it, I don’t think it’s actually that hard to swap them out all the time… 🙂

Håkan September 23, 2015 at 3:34 PM

It might be easier to swap the whole character… Although you have to be sure that the pose isn’t changed…

Reply September 23, 2015 at 3:38 PM

We’re also considering packs of 12 identical copies of some of our most common hair types, so you don’t need to keep changing the hair. You’d need great discipline though – you’d have to make sure you put them back on their stand right away after use or you’ll be taking their hair off all the time anyway to check the phonetic on the back of the head 😉

Strider September 23, 2015 at 3:02 PM

Sweet! Of course the uses are limited, but if you were using a simple non-themed main character I imagine this would work quite well. As it is Aragorn and Frodo still need the power of photoshop to converse 🙂 .

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Winners #70- Purple Haze

Happy Wednesday, Julie here and again, wow, you have all blown us away with your "Purple Haze" creations- we loved all of your cards!

Again, thank you to everyone who joined us- we are always so inspired  by your fabulous creations!!

Once again, our Design Team had a difficult time choosing only four winners- and, as always, to us you are all winners!!

Our main Challenge Winner was chosen by the entire team and
this week's winner is....

We also have some Honorable Mentions...

Again, congratulations to all of the winners !!
Please be sure to click on the winning photos to visit their blogs to see how they created their cards and, if you have time, leave them some "love" :-)

Our new challenge will post in an hour and we hope to see your artwork in our gallery!

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  1. Thank you for choosing my card!!! What a lovely surprise. Congrats to the Honorable Mentions. xoxo


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Saturday, 15 November 2008

Sainsbury's Basics Chopped Tomatoes = Huge Profits

Sainsbury's Basics Chopped Tomatoes
Sales leap = Price Soars

As food prices have skyrocketed we've all begun experimenting with the supermarket budget labels. The supermarkets have reassured us they're on our side, their budget brands offer excellent value and quality. But buyer beware - you can't trust the supermarkets, because now they've converted us they're already ripping us off.

Until September Sainsbury's charged 21p for a tin of 'Basics' chopped tomatoes. I know it was 21p becuause in October the Richmond store still displayed a shelf label showing 21p but scanned them at 30p. I kept my receipt because the store manager refunded the mis-price after checking himself. In fact the computer was right, the shelf was wrong - the price had dramatically increased to 30p - a staggering 43% increase.

October 2008 was the month The Telegraph ran a report in which Sainsbury's boa
sted Basics Chopped Tomatoes was now their best selling line - shifting 2 million tins a month as shoppers turned to store cupboard staples to cook their own credit crunch chilli. No wonder Sainsbury's was full of glee - A 9p price hike on a tin of tomatoes multiplied by 2m units equals an extra £180,000 a month profit.

This week, in the teeth of recession, Sainsbury's reported a rise in first half year profits. Sales of the Basics range have increased by 30%. This week the price of chopped tomatoes has increased another 10% to 33p. Or to put it another way, if monthly sales are still 2m cans the extra profit (over the old 21p price) is £240,000. Yes £240,000 That's just short of quarter a million pounds extra profit - on a single item. Just one item in over 40,000 lines of inventory.

Sainsbury's aren't the only Supermarket who've comforted the cash strapped customer but are now taking them for a ride. Tesco has rebranded as Britain's Biggest Discounter. In the summer I discovered Tesco Value Roasted Salted Peanuts were very good value at 20p (200g). Recently the price jumped to 30p and by this week the price has climbed to 32p - a 60% increase over the price in June.

Tonight I checked the price of budget brand chopped tomatoes on the price checking site
MySupermarket . Suddenly, for the first time the big 3 (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda) are all charging 33p a can for a tin of chopped tomatoes.

What's going on? Do all the supermarkets share the same chopped tomatoes supplier? Has the supplier upped the price? Or, as the Competition Commission has failed to prove despite several inquiries (3 in the last 8 years) are the supermarkets mirroring each other's prices in a cartel?
Earlier this year The Office of Fair Trading raided supermarkets for evidence of collusion on prices. In September the OFT said they believed prices are being shared between supermarkets via their suppliers. If the case is proven (as it was in 2002 with sportswear retailers and England shirts) the supermarkets face fines running into millions - which will quickly consume the chopped tomatoes profits. Watch this space.

Sainsbury's shouts about helping stricken shoppers feed their families for a fiver. Meanwhile it lines its own pockets to the tune of a quarter of a million pounds every month, on chopped tomatoes alone.

Anonymous said...

Sainburys is also doing this with its white sliced loaf in the Basics range - approx 3 weeks ago this was 30p, last week 40p and this week 45p!

The Chief Executive said...

Another case of 'think of a number'...

As long as Sainsbury's Basics are still comparatively cheap they appear to keep upping the price until customers stop buying...

Anonymous said...

Your life must be so fantastic that all you have to do is worry about the price of basic tomatoes......

The Chief Executive said...

Anonymous - I'm sorry you haven't enjoyed reading about my Adventures in Consumerland.

I often use small specific examples to illustrate bigger points about our relationship with big business. In this case that Sainsbury's claimed it was helping shoppers downsize their grocery bill - while systematically hiking the prices of these 'basic' lines.

I'm only too aware that sometimes my posts may appear trivial at first sight - but that is far from my intention.

Anonymous said...

I for one applaude this article as I too have noticed the rather large increases. Its not just happening with basic food either, a friend of mine works for sainsburys and gave me some sneeky info - products that are selling due to 'market flcutuation' i.e. basics good, milk, beans, bread and others get a hike to cover possible future profit losses.

One of these stuck out like a sore thumb, Beanfeast, though not a veggie myself I do like this product and in the space of a week it went up by 33% but the best thing is it only went up on one flavor as it is the most popular.

If this isn't a sign that supermarkets abuse the consumer I dont know what is.

I wont stop buying basics items or stop buying from sainsburys but I wish it were time people woke up and see they are being used.

Anonymous said...

Now we have tomatoes at 33p a tin, they have leaped to 38p per tin in Sainsbury and round the corner in Asda still at 33p per tin. Looking on the web site they are 38p another 15%. Yikes they must be making the tins with gold!

Anonymous said...

Tesco is now 42p a tin, up from 33p, then 38p in the last 2 weeks. Has the Italian tomato harvest failed?

The Chief Executive said...

After last week's first 'profit warning' Tesco have to rebuild their profits somehow. Looks like they've turned to chopped tomatoes. How long before Tesco drop the disastrous 'Price Drop' advertising campaign?