Boxers get together to help Olympian
A group of Arjuna Award-winning boxers have resolved to pool funds to help Olympian Lakha Singh, who is driving a taxi to earn his living and is facing financial difficulties.The boxers, including V. Devarajan, Rajendra Prasad, Jitender Kumar, Dingko Singh and Suranjoy Singh, met here on the sidelines of the National Boxing Championship and decided to extend a helping hand to Lakha, who represented the country in the 91kg category in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.“We got to know that Lakha is driving taxis in Ludhiana. He is not doing well financially and we feel it is our duty to help a fellow boxer,” World Cup bronze medallist V. Devarajan told The Hindu. He also appealed to the Sports Ministry to help Lakha.Lakha, in his fifties, has expressed his gratitude. An Army jawan, Lakha won a bronze medal in the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games. In 1998, Lakha was to take part in the World Military Boxing Championship, but he slipped out of the Texas Airport in the U.S., following which he was declared an absconder by the Army. “I managed to return with the help of the Indian embassy eight or nine years ago. I lost my job, lost everything. I have been driving a taxi since then,” Lakha said.
It is a privilege given by God to represent my beloved country, Philippines in a prestigious competition at the IWF World Championship 2019. Thank you @PSC for the support given to the whole Philippine Weightlifting team.#LabanPilipinas #LabanHidilyn #tokyo2020 #TEAMHD pic.twitter.com/owSS2cCdfg— Hidilyn Diaz OLY (@diaz_hidilyn) September 20, 2019MANILA, Philippines–Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz captured two bronze medals in the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation World Championships Friday night in Pattaya, Thailand.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGreatest ever?SPORTSBecoming his own manSPORTSFormer PBA import Anthony Grundy passes away at 40Diaz, who broke the Philippines’ 20-year medal drought in the 2016 Rio Games, lifted 121 kilograms in clean and jerk for the bronze and finished third overall with a total lift of 214 kg in the women’s 55g division.ADVERTISEMENT MOST READ Flying start Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Canadian vaping study details danger from ‘popcorn lung’ chemical Trending Articles PLAY LIST 00:50Trending Articles01:48Trump awards Penske Presidential Medal00:50Trending Articles02:11Makabayan bloc defends protesting workers, tells Año to ‘shut up’03:07PH billiards team upbeat about gold medal chances in SEA Games01:38‘Bato’ to be ‘most effective’ CHR head? It’s for public to decide – Gascon02:07Aquino to Filipinos: Stand up vs abuses before you suffer De Lima’s ordeal01:28Ex-President Noynoy Aquino admits contracting pneumonia00:45Aquino agrees with Drilon on SEA games ‘kaldero’ spending issue DTI creates Marahuyo, a luxe Filipino fashion brand for global buyers Matteo Guidicelli had saved up for Sarah G’s ring since 2014? Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. This jewelry designer is also an architect
She finished eighth in snatch after a lift of 93 kg, dooming her chances for gold. “That was all your, Lord. I was having a mental block, I thought 93 kgs gone over but you guided me. Thank you for what you did, Lord. I’m so blessed,” said Diaz in a tweet in Filipino.Liao Quiyun of China took home the overall gold medal with a combined lift of 227kg and the top prize in snatch while compatriot Zhang Wanqiong settled for silver despite a golden lift in clean and jerk.The tournament serves a qualifier for the Tokyo Olympics, where the Zamboanga native is looking to qualify for her fourth straight stint in the Summer Games.In the 2017 weightlifting worlds held in California, Diaz finished with a bronze and a silver medal (clean and jerk) in the 53kg event.ADVERTISEMENT Duterte calls himself, Go, Cayetano ‘the brightest stars’ in PH politics LATEST STORIES Becoming his own man Drilon apologizes to BCDA’s Dizon over false claim on designer of P50-M ‘kaldero’ Ethel Booba on SEA Games cauldron: ‘Sulit kung corrupt ang panggatong’ View comments
Panaji, Sept 26 (PTI) Sports Minister Vijay Goel today said that the report on the allegations made by marathon runner O P Jaisha that she was not properly looked after by the Indian officials during the Rio Olympics would be ready by next week. Goel informed this after unveiling the logo of the forthcoming BRICS U-17 football tournament to be hosted by Goa. The government on August 23 had constituted a two-member panel, comprising Onkar Kedia, Joint Secretary (Sports) and Vivek Narayan, Director (Sports), to inquire into the allegations of the long-distance runner. Jaisha, who collapsed at the finish line after completing the grueling 42-km race at last months Rio Olympics, had alleged that Indian officials were missing at stations erected for participating countries a few kilometers apart so that their competitors could be offered water and refreshment. Goel said that the report was delayed due to the athletes unavailability. The two-member panel wanted to seek opinion of experts before submitting the report, the minister said. Jaisha was earlier indisposed after contracting swine flu. Athletics Federation of India had denied the allegations by Jaisha, saying that she had told the AFI that she would not need specialised drinks and refreshments during the race and she would use only the normal water provided by the Rio organisers. PTI MCS PDS PDS
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) Sports Minister Vijay Goel today made it clear that the government will not allow any bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan till the time “cross-border terrorism” does not stop. The ministers firm statement comes on a day the BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board are meeting in Dubai to discuss their bilateral ties, which have remained suspended since 2012 due to diplomatic tensions after terror attacks in India. “BCCI should speak to the government before giving any proposal to Pakistan. I have made it clear that bilateral cricket with Pakistan is not possible till the time there is cross-border terror. We have, however, no say on multilateral events (ICC tournaments),” Goel told reporters here. The PCB has already sent a legal notice to BCCI claiming damages in tune of USD 60 million (Rs 387 crore approx) for allegedly not honouring the MoU that had stated five bilateral series in the cycle between 2015-2023. It is learnt that the BCCI officials led by joint secretary Amitabh Chaudhary will explain to their PCB counterparts that the series cant be held without government permission and would also request them to withdraw the case. If Pakistan refuses to budge, it is learnt that now way will BCCI pay any compensation in this case. The cash-strapped PCBs finances heavily depend on a series with India which would mean a financial windfall for the nation, where no international cricketing activity has taken place since terrorist attack on Sri Lankan cricket team. PTI PM KHS PMadvertisement
Fans on social raised questions after Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa seemingly took something out of his pocket and rubbed it on the ball during a World Cup 2019 match against India at The Oval on Sunday.In a few videos which went viral on social media, Zampa could be seen taking something out of his pocket before bowling. In 2018, Steve Smith and David Warner were banned for a year after Cameron Bancroft was seen rubbing sandpaper on the ball during the Cape Town Test against South Africa.What the hell is this ??Adam zampa with sandpaper 2.0 ? #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/WTAdY4VV1R Shivam (@samwalker_0207) June 9, 2019Cameron Bancroft himself was banned for 9 months.Steve Smith and David Warner are playing for Australia in the World Cup – this is the first time they are playing international cricket since the ball-tampering scandal.Both Smith and Warner have been booed in England. On Sunday, Steve Smith was booed by a section of the crowd at The Oval following which Virat Kohli asked the crowd to stop.On Sunday, Shikhar Dhawan (117) and Virat Kohli (82) powered India to a record-breaking 352 for 5 off their 50 overs against Australia, who are the defending world champions.Also Read | World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli asks crowd to stop cheater chants directed at Steve SmithAlso Read | World Cup 2019: Cricket world reacts after David Warner’s lucky escape
With returning starters at quarterback, receiver and running back – all of which garnered plenty of national preseason buzz – the expectation for 2017 was to essentially beef up the defense in the offseason and run it back for a shot at the Big 12 title in the new Stoops-less Big 12. At least that’s a summation of what I thought might unfold. But through one week of action, it was the key backups, not the prominent returning stars, that I’m convinced could put OSU over the top.Against Tulsa in week 1, we all saw those returning starters shine under the lights. Justice Hill rushed for 132 yards on just 15 carries. Mason Rudolph flicked the ball 300+ as Mason Rudolph does. And James Washington, quietly, picked up where he left off in the Alamo Bowl by logging 145 yards on a mere 6 receptions. Ho-hum though, no? That was to be expected.Sure, OSU needs those stars to win the conference. But to have your backups be this good? What a luxury that is. I mean how about those newcomers?First, there’s running back J.D. King, the true freshman who took advantage of his backup duties to Hill by scampering for 95 yards on 6 carries. He got the nod over redshirt frosh LD Brown, and after seeing his poise as a pass blocker, his lower-the-head-and-get-tough-yards mentality around the goal line, and his tendency to carry the ball high-and-tight, I couldn’t be more impressed.Not only did King look the part, but he played it well in every phase of the game. For a true freshman playing in his first-ever college game, that’s an outstanding sign for OSU.“A young player at any position, but particularly the running back spot, being physical is always a concern,” Gundy said of King’s play. “You are going to take a considerable number and more physical tackling than at the high school level. Up to this point, he’s taken care of the ball. That’s important for us, and his mental approach has been excellent for his age. He reminds me a lot of Joe Randle in his approach of the game. Sometimes you’ll have a talented player that gets swallowed by the level you’re at. At this point, I don’t think it has really affected him.”King won’t need to be OSU’s all-everything freshman running back that Justice Hill was a season ago because, well, Hill’s a sophomore and still in All-American form. But in spot duty toting the rock 10ish times per game, I’m more than comfortable seeing King get crucial carries and protecting Rudolph’s pocket.Perhaps the player I was most impressed with on Thursday though was LSU transfer and newcomer Tyron Johnson, who snagged just 1 catch that went 44 yards for a TD, as well as 1 rushing attempt on a reverse that went for 11 yards.Each time Johnson touched the ball, he was electric. The stadium was ooh-ing and awe-ing at his talents as he sliced past defenders, showing his former five-star talents for the first time since the 2015 season.Although Johnson’s targets were mostly limited, his impact, much like J.D. King, will only grow as the season progresses. We all saw how Johnson handled himself in space. You saw his elusiveness in the open field. And no matter your thoughts on Mike Yurcich, we can all acknowledge that he has two working eyes and saw it too. Johnson’s a playmaker, plain and simple. Give him 10 targets in a meaningless game 1 blowout? Nah. Ease him in and have him up and running by conference play? Which do you think is the smarter, more Gundy-like play here?Johnson and King are difference makers on offense, and while they might be featured as backups at position groups that are already loaded with skill, there’s no such thing as too much talent when you’re striving for a championship. And for the first time since I can remember, OSU has more talent than it knows what to do with – and King and Johnson, the newcomers already shining in 2017, could be the talent OSU needs to climb the plateau and reach a first Big 12 title since 2011.If you’re looking for the comments section, it has moved to our forum, The Chamber. You can go there to comment and holler about these articles, specifically in these threads. You can register for a free account right here and will need one to comment.If you’re wondering why we decided to do this, we wrote about that here. Thank you and cheers!
Transfers Liverpool agree £35m fee with Arsenal for Oxlade-Chamberlain as Chelsea lose out Melissa Reddy Liverpool FC Correspondent Last updated 2 years ago 00:37 8/31/17 FacebookTwitterRedditcopy Comments(15) 
Transfers Liverpool Chelsea Arsenal Premier League In another blow to the Premier League champions this summer, the 24-year-old is close to becoming a Reds player after he snubbed them Liverpool have agreed a fee of £35 million with Arsenal for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who rejected Chelsea to secure a move to Anfield.The England international is expected to undergo a medical at St George’s Park ahead of finalising a five-year deal with the Reds.Liverpool 10/1 for PL title Article continues below Editors’ Picks Brazil, beware! Messi and Argentina out for revenge after Copa controversy Best player in MLS? Zlatan wasn’t even the best player in LA! ‘I’m getting better’ – Can Man Utd flop Fred save his Old Trafford career? Why Barcelona god Messi will never be worshipped in the same way in Argentina 
This is the situation Antonio Conte had feared after reaching a £40m accord with the Gunners on Monday for the 24-year-old.The Blues boss wanted to speed through the process of completing the transfer so the Premier League champions would not get usurped by Liverpool late on.Arsenal had preferred to see the versatile player – in the final year of his contract – at Stamford Bridge, having informed Jurgen Klopp’s side earlier in the window there would be no transaction between the clubs.However, Oxlade-Chamberlain delayed having physical checks or working through any of the other formalities to tie up matters with Chelsea, before expressing his desire to join Liverpool instead.
The north Londoners had to reverse their stance and open talks with the Merseysiders, who have long held an interest in the Southampton academy graduate.He was not a priority target for them in this window, but elevates the competition across several positions in the squad. The outlay is more than Liverpool originally intended to spend by £10m, but the current market climate has dictated as such.Oxlade-Chamberlain believes he will have the opportunity to operate in his favoured midfield role more under Klopp if he impresses.He would become the fourth new acquisition at Anfield if things progress as planned, following Mohamed Salah, Dominic Solanke and Andy Robertson.Liverpool have also secured RB Leipzig dynamo Naby Keita in a club-record deal for next summer.They are continuing negotiations with Monaco over a deal in excess of £70m inclusive of add-ons for Thomas Lemar, while no bid has yet been made for Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk.
Manchester United 3 Basel 0: Six in six for Lukaku Matthew Sherry Last updated 2 years ago 04:55 13/9/2017 
Getty Images Romelu Lukaku’s sixth goal in as many games helped Manchester United to a 3-0 Champions League Group A win over Basel. Romelu Lukaku marked his Champions League bow with a goal as Manchester United cruised past Basel 3-0 on their return to the competition.Lukaku netted his sixth goal in as many games for United, back in the competition for the first time in two years, to help them secure all three points at Old Trafford.Jose Mourinho handed Paul Pogba the captaincy, but his time wearing the armband was shortlived as a hamstring injury forced the midfielder off in the 19th minute. Ironically, that moment led to United’s opening goal with Pogba’s replacement, Marouane Fellaini, nodding home Ashley Young’s centre in the 35th minute. Article continues below Editors’ Picks ‘I’m getting better’ – Can Man Utd flop Fred save his Old Trafford career? Why Barcelona god Messi will never be worshipped in the same way in Argentina Lyon treble & England heartbreak: The full story behind Lucy Bronze’s dramatic 2019 Liverpool v Man City is now the league’s biggest rivalry and the bitterness is growing Any hope of a Basel comeback was snuffed out 10 minutes after half-time when Lukaku powered a strong header into the corner.A fine night’s work for Mourinho’s side was capped with seven minutes remaining as substitute Marcus Rashford curled home a third. When you score on your #UCL debut… pic.twitter.com/MWBzH1DAlg — Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 12, 2017 19′ – An enforced early change for #MUFC as @Fellaini replaces the injured @PaulPogba . Get well soon, Paul! #UCL — Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 12, 2017 United began confidently after the break, with Anthony Martial beating two players before seeing a deflected effort pushed wide by Tomas Vaclík.A second goal came hot on the heels of that chance as Lukaku rose highest in the box to head Daley Blind’s cross into the top corner.The Belgian nearly grabbed a second soon after, with Vaclík called into action to push another header over.Elyounoussi then forced De Gea into a smart one-handed save at the other end, before Martial went close.The game entered something of a lull thereafter, although Mourinho signalled his intent by sending on Rashford.And the forward repaid his manager by wrapping up proceedings, picking out the top corner after getting on the end of Fellaini’s deflected cross.Key Opta stats:- Manchester United are unbeaten in 32 successive home games in all competitions (W21 D11 L0) & haven’t lost at Old Trafford for a year (10th September 2016). This is their best unbeaten home run since October 2011 (37 games).- Marouane Fellaini’s goal was the 100th scored by a Belgian player in the Champions League (excl. OGs).- Fellaini’s strike was also his 50th in English club football (33 for Everton, 17 for Man Utd).- Romelu Lukaku became the 13th different player to score on their Champions League debut for Manchester United.- This was the first time that two Belgians have scored for the same team in a CL game since October 23rd 2002 (Club Brugge v Galatasaray).- Marcus Rashford has now scored on his Premier League, Europa League, Champions League & EFL Cup debut for Manchester United, as well as his England debut.- Marcus Rashford is the fourth English teenager to score a Champions League goal for Manchester United after David Beckham, Wayne Rooney & Phil Jones. read more United flew out of the blocks and, in the second minute, Lukaku saw a goal-bound effort blocked by Manuel Akanji. That set the tone early on as the hosts pressed forward against a team unsurprisingly keen to sit back and defend. Mourinho’s men were dealt a blow, though, as Pogba was forced off with a hamstring issue. They did not immediately feel his absence, their continued dominance illustrated by Henrikh Mkhitaryan rattling the woodwork after being picked out by Lukaku. Yet United almost fell behind 11 minutes before half-time when Chris Smalling’s clearance could only find Luca Zuffi – whose powerful volley flew just wide. That appeared to re-awaken the hosts, who finally broke the deadlock when Pogba’s replacement, Fellaini, met Young’s pin-point cross with a bullet header. Basel offered a reminder of their own threat before the break, Mohamed Elyounoussi capitalising on some slack marking to force David De Gea into a save after meeting Taulant Xhaka’s free-kick.
zoomImage Courtesy: Oltmann Gruppe Germany’s Oltmann Gruppe has started a mutual fund with a multipurpose freighter which was launched earlier this year. The move comes ten years after the beginning of the shipping crisis which is now coming to an end, as explained by this asset manager specialized in shipping investments.Specifically, investors can participate with a minimum amount of EUR 20,000 (around USD 23,000). The first repayment of 5 percent is planned for 2019 and is to rise successively to 12 percent. A further payout of around 118 percent is planned from the sale of the ship. Overall, a return of around 8.16 % per year after tax is forecast.MS Bootes is the second ship in the new series of four special multipurpose freighters built by Briese shipping company.Classified as a green ship, it stands for a new generation of ships that is considerably more efficient, economical and ecological. As informed, the vessel can achieve fuel saving of around 30 percent compared to older ship types.In addition, thanks to the wheelhouse at the front, the multipurpose freighter can be used for higher and larger loads. It can also travel with an open, continuous hold (open top).The 90-meter-long ship has been used in European short sea shipping since July. It is currently sailing from Constanza (Bulgaria) to Montrose (Scotland) and transports windmill blades.The partner on board is heavy lift/multipurpose shipping group Briese from Leer which has been cooperating with the Oltmann Gruppe for around 30 years. This is the 130th joint ship project.Founded in 1986, the Oltmann Gruppe has 243 ship funds initiated and a total investment volume of over EUR three billion.
MONTREAL – Quebec City’s centuries-old architecture has earned it a reputation as one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, but opponents of a plan to build the province’s tallest skyscraper fear that is about to change.At public meetings this week in the provincial capital, residents questioned whether the desire to project the city as a modern metropolis is clouding the judgment of city hall, which supports plans for the 65-storey building.“Why 65 floors?” Francois Marchand, an urban planning lawyer who attended a meeting Monday, asked in an interview. “The reason is they want to have the highest building between Toronto and Quebec City, higher than the highest one in Montreal. That’s not a criteria for good land planning.”The developer, Groupe Dallaire, describes the $755-million project as a “complete vertical neighbourhood” that will include apartments, offices, hotel rooms, a public square and a concert hall.Called “Le Phare ” — French for beacon — it will tower over the surrounding Ste-Foy neighbourhood and the city at large. It will feature an observatory and what the developer is calling the tallest restaurant east of Toronto.While the skyscraper’s supporters like the idea of a bold modern building at the city’s gateway, Marchand says the structure will stand out like a “sequoia in the plains.”Videos and drawings on the project’s website show four glass-and-metal buildings clustered around a central courtyard, with a three-sided tower soaring above the others.Mayor Regis Labeaume has been a vocal advocate of the project, saying it fits into the city’s “development vision.” It will help create “a dense, mixed, inhabited and living urban centre where quality of life predominates,” Labeaume said in a recent press release.Marchand, who is a former city councillor, said some at the meetings supported the project, but many more felt “betrayed” by the city because it plans to invoke a section of the city charter to sidestep zoning rules that limit new construction to 29 storeys.“There is one set of rules for citizens and another for them,” he said, referring to Groupe Dallaire.The city and the developer both declined interview requests, citing the ongoing consultation process.In documents, the city justifies overriding zoning laws by pointing to the benefits of increased densification, the project’s publicly accessible spaces and a promise to integrate public transit access.But it also mentions the desire to bestow the city’s entrance with a “strong image” that “expresses the innovative, modern, economic and cultural identity of Quebec City.”Francois Dufaux, an architect and professor at Universite Laval, says the city’s motivation is clear.“The whole project centres on the issue of image,” he said in a phone interview. “But the problem is, architecture is more than image. It’s a place where people live.”He said Quebec City does not have the rapidly growing population or soaring land values that might justify the expense and complication of a highrise.Though residents are fiercely proud of the city’s architectural heritage, which includes the Chateau Frontenac and the legislature building, some resent the fact that it is known as a pretty place to visit rather than a player in the modern North American economy, Dufaux said.That makes the city vulnerable to being seduced by big projects, he added, comparing the skyscraper saga to another controversial Quebec City project: a $370 million taxpayer-funded hockey arena, built for an NHL franchise that has yet to materialize.Usually, objections to real-estate developments focus on the concerns of immediate neighbours, such as increased traffic and blocked views. But with this project, impacts well beyond the neighbourhod are feared.“It will concentrate thousands of square feet of offices, residences, etc. in a single big site,” said Christian Savard, general director of the urban development organization Vivre en Ville.“If we concentrate all the real-estate development in one area, there won’t be enough economic growth to develop the rest of the boulevard.”
Twitter Login/Register With: Advertisement Advertisement LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment Facebook Advertisement “The story of Sunny Leone is fascinating because it touches on so many relevant and conflicting themes,” says Director Dilip Mehta. “On one hand it’s an immigrant story – but a story unlike any other. At the same time, it’s a reflection of how in India, culture, and religion continue to be a source of conflict with the ‘Western’ way of life”.MOSTLY SUNNY is a candid portrait of Karenjit Kaur Vaura, born into an immigrant Sikh family and raised in Sarnia, Ont. After the family moved to Orange County, California, Vaura adopted the name Sunny Leone and embarked on a wildly successful career in adult films. The documentary traces Sunny Leone’s remarkable career arc from porn star to Bollywood actress. Shunned by the Indian community in her Ontario hometown, Sunny Leone has reinvented herself in mainstream popular cinema in India where she’s adored by millions of men and women who love her despite of – or because of – her history as a porn star.Commissioned by Bell Media’s The Movie Network, MOSTLY SUNNY is produced by Ballinran Entertainment in association with Hamilton-Mehta Productions with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit program, and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit. Mongrel Media is the film’s international sales agent. David Hamilton and Craig Thompson are executive producers. Dilip Mehta is the director. Deepa Mehta (Anatomy of Violence serves as the creative consultant and shares the co-writer credit along with Dilip Mehta and Craig Thompson. Decebal Dascau is the editor and Dilip Mehta is the director of photography. For Bell Media, production executives are Kathleen Meek and Tina Apostolopoulos . Robin Johnston is Director, Factual and Original Programming, Bell Media. Corrie Coe is Senior Vice-President, Original Programming, Bell Media. Tracey Pearce is President, Distribution and Pay, Bell Media. TORONTO (April 17, 2017) – HBO Canada presents an intimate window into the life of Sarnia, Ontario’s own Sunny Leone (formerly Karenjit Kaur Vohra), a polarizing figure whose unconventional career trajectory from adult entertainment to Bollywood cinema has earned her fame and fortune (and no shortage of criticism). An Original TMN Documentary, MOSTLY SUNNY premieres Monday, April 24 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO Canada. Following its television premiere on HBO Canada, the documentary will be available on TMN GO and HBO Canada OnDemand.
Rio Tinto is almost doubling its fleet of autonomous production drills in order to create a safer working environment and boost productivity across its world-class iron ore operations in Western Australia. The autonomous drills provide a significant safety advantage by reducing the number of employees exposed to potential hazards and fatigue levels, as well as limiting exposure to dust, noise and vibration. All drills are monitored remotely by operators in Rio Tinto’s Operations Centre in Perth, more than 1,500 km away, and to date have operated injury free.The automation of drilling has increased productivity because of the increased number of hours the machine operates as well as the numbers of metres the drill achieves per hour. Four additional drills, retrofitted with Autonomous Drilling System (ADS) technology, were recently deployed at Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina mine in the Pilbara, adding to the existing seven autonomous drills at the West Angelas mine. A further nine drills will be deployed by the end of 2018, bringing the total fleet to 20.Rio Tinto Managing Director, Planning, Integration and Assets, Iron Ore, Kellie Parker said “The expansion of our autonomous drilling fleet delivers significant productivity gains and enables us to drill more safely, accurately and consistently. We are already reaping the benefits. The deployment of additional rigs, operated from our Operations Centre in Perth, offers significant advantages as part of our integrated system, which optimises our autonomous trains, trucks and drills and provides increased operability and flexibility. As pioneers of automation and innovation, we continue exploring new technologies to ensure Rio Tinto remains a leader in the global mining industry. Throughout our automation journey we are committed to working closely with our employees providing opportunities for new roles, new skills, redeployment and retraining.”The first successful test proving the feasibility of an Autonomous Drilling System was conducted at the West Angeles mine in 2008. The 11 ADS-enabled drills have now drilled more than 5,000 km. The automated blast-hole drill system enables an operator using a single console at a location remote from the machinery to operate multiple drill rigs from multiple manufacturers.
If you fondly remember the Super Nintendo and all of the great, cartridge-based games that it had, the SupaBoy might be the handheld gaming system for you – especially if you still have tons of old SNES games lying around your house or in a box in your basement. The SupaBoy will be manufactured by Hyperkin, a company known for third-party retro gaming gear, and will be compatible with real SNES cartridges. The SupaBoy will feature a 3.5-inch color LCD in the center, a rechargeable battery that runs for about 5 hours, and AV out so you can connect it to a real big-screen television if you’re tired of playing your old SNES titles on a small set. You can even connect two SNES controllers to the ports on the front for multiplayer action. Hyperkin tweeted about the product a few weeks ago, and followed up by announcing its plans to release the device in the United States this summer. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but old school gamers are likely to pick this one up. [via Joystiq]AdChoices广告