Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara rides monster waves off Nazare, Portugal

Author: Reuters

Date of publication: January 31, 2013

   

Abstract:

This photo shows the biggest wave ever ridden. The record was set by Garrett McNamara off the coast of Nazaré in Portugal, a surf spot famous for its huge waves. This photo gives an overview of the size of some rogue waves that arise in the middle of the ocean.

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"The veteran surfer Garrett McNamara looks likely to have broken the world record for the highest wave ever ridden. He caught the wave off the coast of Nazaré in Portugal on Monday (January 28). It was reportedly 100ft high (30.48m), although that is subject to verification."

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Nazaré/ Garrett McNamara/ Surf/ Huge wave

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Source:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk

URL: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/picturegalleries/9837058/Hawaiian-surfer-Garrett-McNamara-rides-monster-waves-off-Nazare-Portugal.html?frame=2466140

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Italy 2012 Cinema Attendance Down 9.9 Percent

By Eric J. Lyman
January 15, 2013

Extract : "Attendance at Italian cinemas shrunk 9.9 percent in 2012 compared to the previous year, its second consecutive annual decline, according to information released Tuesday by a group of monitoring companies and organizations."

Index terms : Performance ; Italian Production ; Italian audiovisual association

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URL : http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/italy-2012-cinema-attendance-down-412636

Site : hollywoodreporter.com

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Ibrahimovic accused of stamping on opponent as PSG beat title rivals Lyon

Author: Brian Lee

Date: December 17th, 2012

Extract: "Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been accused of deliberately stamping on an opponent during Paris Saint-Germain's win over Ligue 1 rivals Lyon at the weekend."

Index terms: Zlatan Ibrahimovic - injury - Olympique Lyonnais - Dejan Lovren

Source: Daily Mail (online)

URL: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2249468/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-accused-stamping-opponent-Video.html

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UNICEF Calls Out MPs For Defeating Generic Drugs Bill

Author: No name


Date: December 19, 2012 


Abstract: Deals with the attack of UNICEF Canada  in its latest report to Bill MPs who would support the lowering prices of drugs against HIV and AIDS in poor countries.


Index terms: UNICEF Canada - AIDS- HIV - Bill MPs 


Source: huffingtonpost (online)

URL: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/12/19/unicef-canada-bill-c-398_n_2328417.html

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Russian center to study "killer" waves

Date of publication: December 14, 2012

   

                                   Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the place where the center opened 

Abstract:

Presents an article which indicates that a research center dedicated to the study of rogue waves opened in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia.

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"The center will focus on the thorough research of extreme waves in the oceans," Russia's Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok said in a statement.

"The center will also work on the prediction of this dangerous phenomenon and the development of protective measures," the statement said.

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Research center/ Rogue waves/ Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk/ Russia

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Source: http://www.upi.com

URL: http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2012/12/14/Russian-center-to-study-killer-waves/UPI-90141355515045/

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Robot Glider Detects Rogue Waves and Other Ocean Anomalies Missed by Satellites

Author: Karen A. Frenkel

Date of publication: December 11, 2012

   

Abstract:

Presents an article about a submarine robot, the "Papa Mau", which has completed its 16,668-kilometer scientific expedition across the Pacific Ocean last month. The use of these robots allows to detect rogue waves and other ocean anomalies which disturb the maritime traffic. 

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“The speed and directions of currents have major effects on the shipping industry, oil and gas and marine operations, as well as global weather,” Vass says. “The robot gliders’ ability to show measurements will change the way many of these industries work in the future.”

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Papa Mau/ Robot glider/ Ocean/ Maritime traffic

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Source:  http://www.scientificamerican.com

URL: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=robot-glider-rogue-wave-satellite

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