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President Donald Trump has bought his £1.2million 'Beast' limousine to London this week, and the heavily armed Cadillac was spotted at a BP petrol station in London which resulted in the road being blocked off by police in order for the vehicle to fill up ahead of the three day trip.

Passers-by spotted the President's entourage and took to Twitter to post photos of the vehicle, which was surrounded by police on motorbikes and the rest of the motorcade. It is not known how big the tank is, or how much it would cost to fill.

The car was filling up for the trip, as it is expected to transport the President and his wife Melania around London during their stay, accompanied by American military personnel.

They will going from the iconic Buckingham Palace before driving to the stunning Westminster Abbey later today.


The President motorcade was seen blocking off the road at the weekend while pedestrians looked on at all the vehicles which had taken up the road in order for the Beast to re-fuel.

Support vehicles as well as senior military were thought to have been on the scene.



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7098425/The-Presidents-huge-entourage-including-1-2m-armoured-limousine-spotted-shutting-station.html

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Thousands of teachers and medical workers have been protesting against recent presidential decrees that they fear could lead to massive layoffs in schools and hospitals.

On Thursday, at least 25 people were injured when police broke up a protest march; many of them suffered the effects of tear gas.



Police stand behind their shield as demonstrators throw rocks at them during a protest against the government of President Juan Orlando Hernandez, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Friday, May 31, 2019.

Protesters are demanding the government revoke decrees that they say would lead to massive, uncompensated layoffs of public employees and the privatization of state hospitals.

A soldier works to put out a tire fire started by protesters outside the main entrance into the U.S. Embassy during a protest against the government of President Juan Orlando Hernandez, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Friday, May 31, 2019.

At least a half-dozen burning tires sent up a large plume of dark smoke at the embassy Friday.

Masked men set fire to a pile of tires placed at the front door of the U.S. Embassy in the Honduran capital on Friday amid three weeks of street protests.

At least a half-dozen burning tires sent up a large plume of dark smoke at the embassy before Honduran soldiers moved in with fire extinguishers.



https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-7092549/amp/Honduran-protesters-set-fire-entrance-US-embassy.html
Lalasticlala, Mynd44

mrcodebreaker:
Well as for ranking, yes their schools aren't so high in the world university rankings. Norway is not a strong manufacturing or research country compared to other countries in Europe and Asia. They are majorly into oil and gas (lng) production. Then I think Fisheries. Going there for anything other than an oil and gas related course I am not so sure. Yes its one of the most beautiful countries in the world, def in top 10, but don't know what their tourist number count is, I'm sure you can google it. Just think of your plans after school and in my opinion since you want to be in tourism, take the language seriously when you get there.

You on point bro.

Oil/gas, fisheries/sea food exportation and the country is also into tourism.

From Fjord cruise to seven sister fall, atlantic drive, northern light and so on.

Norway is a very beautiful country, i mean beautiful with breathtaking landscape and nature.

With awoof wifi/data sometimes, i youtube Norway tours and save some.

Dream the country bro.

Tapout:
I'm in shock.. Any attempt to switch off the engine would have resulted to him being shot instanly. And then they say he tried reaching for a gun. I wonder how many people that cop has killed using this trick. These guys are even more corrupt than Nigerian police.

The video, the cop got frustrated he couldn't shoot him.

DancingSkeleton:
Smart move

Yea, if he'd tried to shut the egine, park the gear, or open the door.

The next thing is 'he's going for his gun'


Imagine a place where it takes like 10-15minutes before facebook app can come up.

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Here’s what people said about the incident.

“What I did saved my life,” Truitt added.

“That’s why I’m here talking to ya’ll.

If not, ya’ll would probably be covering a story about how I got shot.”

In the end, he was arrested for loitering and disregarding an official order.



People watching the live stream couldn’t believe their eyes.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVIJQqhV12g

Edrick Truitt was parked at a convenience store waiting to meet up with his family before going back to his home in Jonesboro, Arkansas when police officers from the Helena-West, Helena Police Department came to clear the lot.

“As we get to leaving out, a car jumped in front of me so I hit my brakes to let them go by,” Truitt told said.

By that time, he claims his car was blocked in and he couldn’t move it becoming the center of attention and from that point on, things just kept escalating.

Truitt said he started filming with his cell phone just in case. “I started rolling because he jumped out with his gun.”

According to him, even though the officer made demands, Truitt didn’t want to make a single move. “Played it safe.”

“He was like, ‘That’s a failure to comply,’ but if I would have complied, I would have got killed.”

In the video, the officer can be heard telling Truitt to turn off the car and that he won’t shoot.

The officer even said his body camera was on and rolling the whole time.

But Truitt said he didn’t believe the officer so he didn’t turn the car off. Also, he wanted to have his own proof of the whole ordeal.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_rqL_itE5c


https://www.boredpanda.com/black-man-holding-gun-accusation-cop-facebook-live-arkansas-edrick-truitt/
Lalasticlala, Mynd44

tk4rd:
Woowww!!
Is that how the sun appears at the peak of everest?
With all those stars clearly visible?
I can't wait to see more similar pictures with the sun and stars all visible at once.

If you look closely, i think those particles are snow/ice on the lense. Then production/editing now makes it look that way.

tk4rd:
Explorers...
In this picture here, is that the sun shining bright there?
Or the moon?
Or What?

Thats from the everest thread,i think it should be sun, but has no effect. Weak sun.

hahn:
Buy 3. One for you, one for your madam and one for me

Lol...

Nice wheels.

Realist2:
Explorer,s post is always educative and mind blowing, but I want ask, is there any reward attached to people that reach the Summit or you're on your own?

As a Barcelona, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool fan, is there any reward?

Most especially fans bottling and stabbing each because of Messi vs CR7. Any reward for them?

When the players themselves are making average ₦50million - ₦100million weekly.


We're different from them, going to the extreme and making history is what they're passionate about.

Ask us(Africans/Nigerians) to make a list of what we desire in life, then ask the white Americans or Europeans to also make their.

Most Nigerians/Africans will write working with NNPC/Shell/Chevron/Mobil, having a house in Lekki/V.I/Maitama, and buying Benz also chopping as many babes as possible.

Most whites will make crazy list like seeing Mars, Moon, Sun, Mariana Trench, edge of the earth and like.

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How long does it take to climb Everest?



It takes about two months to climb Mt. Everest(Training).

Gordon Janow, director of programs at Alpine Ascents International, a Seattle-based expedition company, flew a group of 12 climbers to the Himalayas in late March and doesn't expect them to come home until the end of May.


The climbers, along with staff members and Sherpa guides, would spend nearly two weeks hiking to the Everest base camp, which sits at an altitude of around 17,000 feet (5,200 meters).

They would then spend about two weeks adjusting to the altitude and waiting on good weather conditions before continuing for another four days, reaching other camps and finally ascending to the summit.

Most climbers spend months or even years training before even thinking about making it to the mountain.

Where does the trip begin?



Mount Everest sits right at the border between Nepal and Tibet.

There are many possible routes, but the majority of Everest climbers usually choose between two the south route in Nepal and the north route in Tibet.

Most trekking companies operate in Nepal, as climbing in Tibet has become more expensive and more controlled in recent years.

Those climbing on the south route fly into Nepal's capital of Kathmandu, then fly on to the village of Lukla, where travelers begin hiking to the Everest base camp.

When is the best time to climb Everest?


Most mountaineers attempt to ascend the world's tallest peak in May.

There's a brief window of time usually after May 15 when temperatures are warmer and the high-altitude winds known as the jet stream have moved away from the mountains.

It's also right before monsoon season.

Climbers usually try to avoid visiting the Everest region if there's frequent rainfall, as it can make the trail conditions slippery and dangerous.


Having good weather is crucial for climbers.

Remsberg said climbers won't try to seek the summit without the right weather conditions.

Many spent weeks at base camp just waiting without guarantee they'll actually reach it.

One company, Seven Summit Treks, charges $130,000(₦46.8million) per person for a "VVIP" Mount Everest package that includes a welcome dinner, a stay in a five-star Kathmandu hotel, a private bakery and bar at base camp, private heated kitchen, shower, and toilet tents at base camp, a personal photographer, meals, and unlimited tea and coffee, plus a private helicopter service.

The package doesn't include international flights to and from Nepal, required gear, or tips for the crew.

It can be cheaper to hire a local expedition in Nepal, but that will still cost you around $35,000(₦12.6million).




And then there's the gear you'll need to buy.

Garrett Madison, an Everest guide at Madison Mountaineering, which charges $65,000(₦23.4million) for its standard package, told The Manual that someone who wants to reach the summit of Mount Everest should plan to spend between $6,000(₦2.1million) and $8,000(₦2.8million) on items such as a down suit, sleeping bags, tents, boots, a trekking backpack, and an ice axe, mask and oxygen bottle.



https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/how-much-it-costs-climb-everest-2019-5

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https://www.nairaland.com/3417802/graveyard-26000ft-stories-frozen-bodies

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Hundreds of people from around the world travel to the Himalayas every year, dreaming of reaching the Everest summit.

They spend weeks getting their gear, adjusting to the altitude and simply waiting for good weather.

Here's what you need to know if you are thinking of climbing Everest.




How much does it cost?



Going to Everest can be more expensive than having a new car or house.

Climbers can pay anything from $35,000(₦12.6million) to more than $100,000(₦36million).

The cost includes $11,000(Around 4million) for the climbing permit from the government of Nepal or Tibet, bottled oxygen and high-altitude gear that includes tents, sleeping bags and boots.

It also covers medical care, food and support from Sherpa guides and bottled oxygen for them, which is mandatory for every foreign climber.


It excludes travelling cost from home country, local transportation, hotel reservation in Nepal, and altitude training.





https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/05/28/asia/how-to-climb-mount-everest/index.html


All photos: @mountaineverstofficial IG.
Lalasticlala, Mynd44

These solar-powered mirrors that are placed 450-meters above the town track the movement of the sun across the town

As a result, the sunlight shines down on the town square.

Rjukan, a town located 3 hours north-west of Oslo, Norway, is known as one of the darkest cities on earth.

There are around 3,386 inhabitants in Rjukan.


The town has no direct sunlight from September to March because of the mountains surrounding it.

In order to give the locals at least a bit of sun, the town has provided 5 million Norwegian Kroner to place and install mirrors in the mountains that mimic sunlight.






https://www.boredpanda.com/sunlight-sun-mirror-rjukan-norway/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

Rest in Peace ma.

Seamus Lawless, 39, fell to his death last week while descending the mountain following a successful summit.


He sent text to his pregnant wife he'd 'done it', just hours before falling to his death on mountain where his body will remain.

11 dead now.




https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7077201/Irish-climber-39-told-wife-hed-just-hours-falling-death-Everest.html
Lalasticlala

Asquare84:
I learnt there body are left in natural frozen condition and do not decompose

Yea, because the temperature averages -19°C in summer and -36°C in winter.

MissJoy29:
They can be brought down but it's usually very expensive & depends on the height the person died.

Check the 4th picture(map).

Choppers cant go beyond Camp III.

Of the over 200 bodies on this mountain, 90% lies between Camp IV and the summit. That's the death zone and the most dangerous part(Check 8th picture). Retrieving bodies is impossible here, most of the bodies here were abandoned alive.

Ishilove:
Na overfeeding dey worry dem. What exactly are they looking for in that icy burial ground??

Na them sabi o.

See the video of a climber, Dr chin dying on the mountain close to the summit.

Guides rescued him, he was taken to camp II and from there flown to the hospital.

Dont know if he's still alive because his condition was critical then.




https://www.instagram.com/p/BwxOi6BBDGY/?igshid=6kwdeu7zsd8a

An Australian climber is fighting for life after he was found unconscious on Mount Everest around 7000ft where ten climbers have died in nine days.

Four crew members from the Tibet Himalaya Expedition Company brought the unidentified man down part of the mountain Wednesday evening.



Elia Saikaly posted this picture he took while he was on the treacherous mountain on Thursday, a dead body can be seen still tethered dangling from the mountain.

Mr Sakaily wrote: 'This poor human being perched 7000ft above.'

The latest casualty on the mountain was identified as Robin Haynes Fisher, 44, of Britain, who died Saturday morning at about 28,215 feet, the authorities said.


Nepal’s tourism ministry issued permits to a record 381 climbers this season, each at a cost of about $11,000(about ₦4million)

In 2018, 346 permits were granted.