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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Things You Need To Know This Week
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NSA Surveillance:
Our fight with the ACLU and the NAACP to end unlawful, unwarranted collection of personal data by our government continues this week, with a showdown vote in the Senate expected Sunday. Read our co-founder Jenny Beth Martin’s latest op-ed in the LA Times with the ACLU’s Alex Abdo about Senators’ historic opportunity this weekend. This isn’t about Democrats vs. Republicans or Liberals vs. Conservatives. This is about the US Government vs. the American People. We need your help to strike a victory for liberty. Will you join us? Read this update and find out how to call your Senators to tell them to stand with us for liberty!
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London Transport Museum announces new London Underground S Stock train models
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London Transport Museum has announced a new motorised 1:76 (OO) scale S Stock model London Underground train made exclusively for the Museum by Bachmann Europe plc. The motorised set, comprising four cars, including two driving cars, will be available in September 2015 and can be pre-ordered from Saturday 30 May 2015. The first 250 customers to pre-order will receive a special S Stock certificate.
Levi Grabs Three Bullets on Day Two to Lead in Riva Del Garda at Audi Melges 20 2015 Audi-tron Sailing Series
Levi Grabs Three Bullets on Day Two to Lead in Riva Del Garda at Audi Melges 20 2015 Audi-tron Sailing Series
Hillary Fakes a Twang.
Here’s a quick overview of the week’s major political events:
Harris Corporation Completes Acquisition of Exelis
Creates Significantly Greater Scale and Strengthens Core Franchises
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today completed its previously announced acquisition of Exelis Inc. (NYSE:XLS). Each outstanding share of Exelis common stock converted into the right to receive $16.625 in cash and 0.1025 of a share of Harris common stock. Harris shareholders own 85 percent of the combined company and Exelis shareholders own 15 percent.
ELEGANCE AND ENDURANCE IN EQUAL MEASURE
Less than a month remains before the start of the 2015 Giraglia Rolex Cup, the popular and historic event encompassing the Mediterranean’s oldest offshore race.
A Very Hot Russian Day at Audi Melges 20 2015 Audi-Tron Sailing Series
Riva Del Garda, Italy – Stellar, absolutely classic Lake Garda conditions prevailed on opening day at the 2015 Audi-Tron Sailing Series hosted by Fraglia Della Vela Riva and organized by B.Plan Sport & Events (BPSE) in cooperation with Melges Europe. A big pumping breeze and pronounced swells made for premium sailing conditions with the flourishing Russian Audi Melges 20 fleet on full charge. In particular, Igor Rytov on RUS-296 now leads the field of 40 teams after two races.
Samui Regatta – AY Race Report 5 & Summary
 14th Samui Regatta 2015
AY Race Report 5 & Summary |
And the winners are Windsikher II, Jessandra II and El Coyote
Bill Bremner & Foxy Lady 6 crowned AYGP Skipper & Yacht of the Year
By AY MultiMedia
May 30th, Koh Samui, Thailand: Once again, the race committee had to contend with light, variable wind and glassy patches before they could safely lay the course and get racing underway. To keep themselves amused, some crews tried wake boarding behind the boat or swinging around from the main halyard before taking a dip. Eventually the Easterly strengthened to a steady 5 knots and everyone swung into action before it faded for the final showdown. The likelihood that there would only be one race, was on everyone’s mind and the top contenders were ready and willing to give their best shot at the title.
