The following list is a list of characters from the 1972 disaster film The Poseidon Adventure starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, and Roddy McDowall.
Characters in The Poseidon Adventure
Reverend Frank Scott
Reverend Frank Scott, played by Gene Hackman, comes onboard the ship to deliver sermons to the Poseidon's passengers, encouraging them not to pray to God to solve their problems. Rather, pray to the part of God within them, who would be fighting with them all the way. Scott takes this belief of his into effect after the ship capsizes, spearheading the motley group of passengers to escape the sinking ship. During the final ascent in the Engine Room to the Propeller Shaft, a loose hot steam pipe blocks the escape and therefore enrages Scott, who feels as if God has betrayed them. Ranting at God about how much more he wanted after claiming three lives, Scott leaps onto a steam valve and shuts it off using his bare hands, until his strength finally gives out. Beforehand, he reminds that the passengers that they can continue on without him, and hands over the authority over the party to Rogo. Scott then lets go of the steam valve, falling into the boiling water below. Susan, who had become infatuated with Scott, bawls over his death.
In Paul Gallico's novel, Scott was a younger, athletic man who had attended Princeton before giving up his lavish lifestyle to become a reverend. Rogo also suspected Scott to have had a thing for his wife. Reverend Scott was later partially incorporated into Bishop August Schmidt (Rutger Hauer) for the 2005 remake.
Acres
Acres, played by Roddy McDowall is a waiter aboard the Poseidon during the disaster, and the only crew member to accompany Scott's party on their journey, therefore assigning him the position of Scott's map and guide around the ship. Acres, during the capsizing, has his leg injured somewhere between the entrance to the Ball Room and the Galley. When those down in the Ball Room come to, Acres, trapped above the Ball Room, explains the situation to Scott, who decides they must climb to him rather than bring him down. Using the Christmas tree, they climb and join Acres. Scott orders Rogo to look after Rogo as the journey continues, and is especially angered during the climb in the air shaft, when Acres falls into the churning water during a heavy set of explosions. Despite Rogo's attempts to save him, Acres is lost and presumably killed. Scott and Rogo later go into a deep argument over the loss of Acres, Scott's only valuable resource.
In the novel, Acres is dubbed "Acre" and is best friends with another steward named Peters. Both men are assigned to help the group around the ship, only for them to remain behind at the galley because of Acre's leg injury. Both men are never seen again, and presumably killed sometime later. In the loose 2006 remake, a waiter character named Valentin Freddy Rodriguez is present, briefly serving as the map. In the 2005 TV version, Acres is given the first name Ronald and is good friends with Dylan Clarke. In the galley, Acres, who lags behind the rest of the party, stops briefly when they hear a noise from above. As he glances upward, a stove falls from the ceiling, crushes him, and lights on fire.
Characters in The Poseidon Adventure
Reverend Frank Scott
Reverend Frank Scott, played by Gene Hackman, comes onboard the ship to deliver sermons to the Poseidon's passengers, encouraging them not to pray to God to solve their problems. Rather, pray to the part of God within them, who would be fighting with them all the way. Scott takes this belief of his into effect after the ship capsizes, spearheading the motley group of passengers to escape the sinking ship. During the final ascent in the Engine Room to the Propeller Shaft, a loose hot steam pipe blocks the escape and therefore enrages Scott, who feels as if God has betrayed them. Ranting at God about how much more he wanted after claiming three lives, Scott leaps onto a steam valve and shuts it off using his bare hands, until his strength finally gives out. Beforehand, he reminds that the passengers that they can continue on without him, and hands over the authority over the party to Rogo. Scott then lets go of the steam valve, falling into the boiling water below. Susan, who had become infatuated with Scott, bawls over his death.
In Paul Gallico's novel, Scott was a younger, athletic man who had attended Princeton before giving up his lavish lifestyle to become a reverend. Rogo also suspected Scott to have had a thing for his wife. Reverend Scott was later partially incorporated into Bishop August Schmidt (Rutger Hauer) for the 2005 remake.
Acres
Acres, played by Roddy McDowall is a waiter aboard the Poseidon during the disaster, and the only crew member to accompany Scott's party on their journey, therefore assigning him the position of Scott's map and guide around the ship. Acres, during the capsizing, has his leg injured somewhere between the entrance to the Ball Room and the Galley. When those down in the Ball Room come to, Acres, trapped above the Ball Room, explains the situation to Scott, who decides they must climb to him rather than bring him down. Using the Christmas tree, they climb and join Acres. Scott orders Rogo to look after Rogo as the journey continues, and is especially angered during the climb in the air shaft, when Acres falls into the churning water during a heavy set of explosions. Despite Rogo's attempts to save him, Acres is lost and presumably killed. Scott and Rogo later go into a deep argument over the loss of Acres, Scott's only valuable resource.
In the novel, Acres is dubbed "Acre" and is best friends with another steward named Peters. Both men are assigned to help the group around the ship, only for them to remain behind at the galley because of Acre's leg injury. Both men are never seen again, and presumably killed sometime later. In the loose 2006 remake, a waiter character named Valentin Freddy Rodriguez is present, briefly serving as the map. In the 2005 TV version, Acres is given the first name Ronald and is good friends with Dylan Clarke. In the galley, Acres, who lags behind the rest of the party, stops briefly when they hear a noise from above. As he glances upward, a stove falls from the ceiling, crushes him, and lights on fire.
Before I will write about the Base26GPS standard lets first understand some things.
Many people around the world use the well known GPS to locate where they are or where is the place they want to go to.
Actually we almost forgot that paper maps exist. We tell a machine to take us where we want to go.
GPS, as quoted from , is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.
In order to understand how GPS actually works in a simple manner we can imagine four or more satellites maneuvering above us while every satellite position is fixed, known and transmitted to earth. Our simple GPS receiver, let it be our cell phone for example, picks up those signals received from all the satellites within range and with some mathematic algorithm it can tell the actual position you stand at the given moment. The more satellites you receive the more accurate is the position you get. The position you get is a small circle around you. The size of the circle is equivalent to how accurate the position you get is, the smaller the better.
Now after understanding how GPS works there is one thing missing - how to implement the position received from the GPS to something everyone can understand and work with. For this we have two parameters which are Longitude and Latitude.
Longitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface. It is described as a number between -180.0 to 180.0. The more numbers after the dot the more accurate the position. Four numbers after the dot gives us accuracy of approximately five meters.
Latitude is the same as longitude only that it is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface. It is described as a number between -90.0 to 90.0 with the same accuracy parameters.
When we obtain the two parameters, the place they cross each other is where we are located.
Now about the Base26GPS standard - this standard was invented to allow users to share their location with each other in a simple, global way.
Before understanding how it is done lets see why we actually need it.
Since the GPS was invented, a lot of platforms started to use it. Every platform had its own applications that implemented to location finding into them. Base26GPS idea is to globalize them. Until now they kept the location to themselves and between themselves. Using this standard they are able to share their location, no matter who is the user on the other side and what kind of application or platform they use.
Here are some examples:
- One user is using 'Waze' and the other is using 'IGO' - using this standard they can share their location.
- You wand to send a letter to an address. Using this standard you can stamp a barcode on the envelope that is actually the location you wish to send the letter to.
- You wish to drive to a business you located on the yellow pages. Using this standard you can scan a barcode located in the yellow pages and feed it to your navigation program.
- Cell towers hide their location from the naked eye. Using this standard they can send a cell broadcast message which the cell phone will receive and translate to location.
- did you ever try to find where you are inside tunnels? It is actually impossible because there is no satellite reception inside tunnels. Using cell towers located inside the tunnel they can send a cell broadcast according to this standard and by this show you where you are located.
What is this standard, why can it be global and how is it implemented?
Base26GPS standard converts Longitude and Latitude information to English Alphabetic letters. There are 26 Alphabetic letters all together.
In order to convert from Longitude and Latitude decimal numbers to Alphabetic we will use Hexavigesimal (base 26 format)
Base 26 is represented using only letters of the Basic Latin Alphabet. As there are 26 letters in English base 26 is also the highest base in which this is possible and hence utilizes every letter.
In our case we will use two letters to represent a number. The counting will begin sometimes from
-180, sometimes from -90 and sometimes from 0.
Converting from Longitude and Latitude to Alphabetic letters is done using the following steps:
1. First three letters are "GPS", next six letters represent Longitude and last six letters represent Latitude. All together fifteen letters.
2. The Longitude and Latitude should always have 4 numbers after the dot.
For example: -180 will be -180.0000, 12.53 will be 12.5300 and 151.45319 will be 151.4532
3. Each one is separated to the number located at the left side of the decimal point and the number located at the right of the decimal point
4. The left number is from -180 to 180 for Longitude. -180 equals to AA and 180 equals to NW. here the counting begins from -180.
for Latitude the left number is from -90 to 90. -90 equals to AA and 90 equals to GY. Here the counting begins from -90.
5. The right number is divided to two groups. Each group is from 00 to 99. 00 equals to AA and 99 equals to DV. Here the counting begins from 0.
6. After conversion there are six letters for Longitude and six letters for Latitude.
For example - Longitude of 12.45 and Latitude of -11.54 will generate the string
"GPSHKBTAADBCCAA"
Converting from alphabetic letters to Longitude and Latitude is done using the same principle.
The Base26GPS standard accuracy is 5 meters. It can pinpoint easily to the position of a house.
For more information please refer to http://www.base26gps.com
Many people around the world use the well known GPS to locate where they are or where is the place they want to go to.
Actually we almost forgot that paper maps exist. We tell a machine to take us where we want to go.
GPS, as quoted from , is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites.
In order to understand how GPS actually works in a simple manner we can imagine four or more satellites maneuvering above us while every satellite position is fixed, known and transmitted to earth. Our simple GPS receiver, let it be our cell phone for example, picks up those signals received from all the satellites within range and with some mathematic algorithm it can tell the actual position you stand at the given moment. The more satellites you receive the more accurate is the position you get. The position you get is a small circle around you. The size of the circle is equivalent to how accurate the position you get is, the smaller the better.
Now after understanding how GPS works there is one thing missing - how to implement the position received from the GPS to something everyone can understand and work with. For this we have two parameters which are Longitude and Latitude.
Longitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface. It is described as a number between -180.0 to 180.0. The more numbers after the dot the more accurate the position. Four numbers after the dot gives us accuracy of approximately five meters.
Latitude is the same as longitude only that it is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface. It is described as a number between -90.0 to 90.0 with the same accuracy parameters.
When we obtain the two parameters, the place they cross each other is where we are located.
Now about the Base26GPS standard - this standard was invented to allow users to share their location with each other in a simple, global way.
Before understanding how it is done lets see why we actually need it.
Since the GPS was invented, a lot of platforms started to use it. Every platform had its own applications that implemented to location finding into them. Base26GPS idea is to globalize them. Until now they kept the location to themselves and between themselves. Using this standard they are able to share their location, no matter who is the user on the other side and what kind of application or platform they use.
Here are some examples:
- One user is using 'Waze' and the other is using 'IGO' - using this standard they can share their location.
- You wand to send a letter to an address. Using this standard you can stamp a barcode on the envelope that is actually the location you wish to send the letter to.
- You wish to drive to a business you located on the yellow pages. Using this standard you can scan a barcode located in the yellow pages and feed it to your navigation program.
- Cell towers hide their location from the naked eye. Using this standard they can send a cell broadcast message which the cell phone will receive and translate to location.
- did you ever try to find where you are inside tunnels? It is actually impossible because there is no satellite reception inside tunnels. Using cell towers located inside the tunnel they can send a cell broadcast according to this standard and by this show you where you are located.
What is this standard, why can it be global and how is it implemented?
Base26GPS standard converts Longitude and Latitude information to English Alphabetic letters. There are 26 Alphabetic letters all together.
In order to convert from Longitude and Latitude decimal numbers to Alphabetic we will use Hexavigesimal (base 26 format)
Base 26 is represented using only letters of the Basic Latin Alphabet. As there are 26 letters in English base 26 is also the highest base in which this is possible and hence utilizes every letter.
In our case we will use two letters to represent a number. The counting will begin sometimes from
-180, sometimes from -90 and sometimes from 0.
Converting from Longitude and Latitude to Alphabetic letters is done using the following steps:
1. First three letters are "GPS", next six letters represent Longitude and last six letters represent Latitude. All together fifteen letters.
2. The Longitude and Latitude should always have 4 numbers after the dot.
For example: -180 will be -180.0000, 12.53 will be 12.5300 and 151.45319 will be 151.4532
3. Each one is separated to the number located at the left side of the decimal point and the number located at the right of the decimal point
4. The left number is from -180 to 180 for Longitude. -180 equals to AA and 180 equals to NW. here the counting begins from -180.
for Latitude the left number is from -90 to 90. -90 equals to AA and 90 equals to GY. Here the counting begins from -90.
5. The right number is divided to two groups. Each group is from 00 to 99. 00 equals to AA and 99 equals to DV. Here the counting begins from 0.
6. After conversion there are six letters for Longitude and six letters for Latitude.
For example - Longitude of 12.45 and Latitude of -11.54 will generate the string
"GPSHKBTAADBCCAA"
Converting from alphabetic letters to Longitude and Latitude is done using the same principle.
The Base26GPS standard accuracy is 5 meters. It can pinpoint easily to the position of a house.
For more information please refer to http://www.base26gps.com
The J-Walk Blog (2002-2011) was a weblog, or blog, created and maintained by John Walkenbach of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Mainly a daily-updated list of links to strange, interesting, or wacky things found on the internets, it had a loyal and vocal cadre of regular visitors and its comment section was a lively and active forum for debate on a wide array of topics.
The blogmaster
John Walkenbach (sometimes referred to as "Mr. Spreadsheet") is an author of computer books, primarily dealing with Microsoft Office Excel, a spreadsheet application, and the proprietor of J-Walk & Associates, an Excel consulting firm. The company's title is partially tongue-in-cheek, as Walkenbach freely admits that he is the only 'associate.' Walkenbach is also the creator of several Excel add-ins and an accomplished amateur photographer.
Walkenbach resides in Tucson, Arizona with his long-time female companion, who is identified only as 'Pamn.' The spelling is the result of her attempt to add distinction to an otherwise common name.
The blog
Unlike many weblogs, the J-Walk Blog was not a personal diary. The life and happenings of the blogmaster were occasionally, though lightly, addressed. The blog's subtitle is "Things that may or may not interest you", and the content is true to this description. Walkenbach posted links, often with brief commentary, to strange, interesting, or unusual web pages that he encountered or that were suggested by readers. It is a deceptively simple concept, and not entirely unique, but the results were an oddly engaging and, to many, addictive form of entertainment and intellectual stimulation.
The links chosen for inclusion are eclectic and vary widely, but several themes have become apparent among the otherwise random assortment. Walkenbach's love for guitars and banjos were recurring motifs, as are his contempt for religion, e-mail 'spam', and Digital Rights Management (DRM). Walkenbach has also created several parody webpages, of which is best known.
The culture
The readers of the J-Walk Blog were a loyal and vocal group from around the globe. Frequent commenters have gotten to know one another, and Walkenbach has even met with some of them in person. The readers addressed the links and each other in the comments section, formerly a lively forum for debate and discussion. While the discourse could become heated, ad hominem attacks were discouraged and profanity was forbidden. Topics discussed ran the gamut from outright silliness to serious theological disputes, although the 1000-character limit imposed by the blogmaster often limited the depth of the discussion. The blog claimed to be "Reducing corporate productivity" by keeping employees entertained and distracted from their appropriate duties.
The closing
Walkenbach closed the blog on October 14, 2011. Since that date the main page has shown the ass-end of a zebra and the announcement that "the J-Walk Blog has closed and will no longer be updated. However, the site will remain online (at least) through November, 2012."
The blogmaster
John Walkenbach (sometimes referred to as "Mr. Spreadsheet") is an author of computer books, primarily dealing with Microsoft Office Excel, a spreadsheet application, and the proprietor of J-Walk & Associates, an Excel consulting firm. The company's title is partially tongue-in-cheek, as Walkenbach freely admits that he is the only 'associate.' Walkenbach is also the creator of several Excel add-ins and an accomplished amateur photographer.
Walkenbach resides in Tucson, Arizona with his long-time female companion, who is identified only as 'Pamn.' The spelling is the result of her attempt to add distinction to an otherwise common name.
The blog
Unlike many weblogs, the J-Walk Blog was not a personal diary. The life and happenings of the blogmaster were occasionally, though lightly, addressed. The blog's subtitle is "Things that may or may not interest you", and the content is true to this description. Walkenbach posted links, often with brief commentary, to strange, interesting, or unusual web pages that he encountered or that were suggested by readers. It is a deceptively simple concept, and not entirely unique, but the results were an oddly engaging and, to many, addictive form of entertainment and intellectual stimulation.
The links chosen for inclusion are eclectic and vary widely, but several themes have become apparent among the otherwise random assortment. Walkenbach's love for guitars and banjos were recurring motifs, as are his contempt for religion, e-mail 'spam', and Digital Rights Management (DRM). Walkenbach has also created several parody webpages, of which is best known.
The culture
The readers of the J-Walk Blog were a loyal and vocal group from around the globe. Frequent commenters have gotten to know one another, and Walkenbach has even met with some of them in person. The readers addressed the links and each other in the comments section, formerly a lively forum for debate and discussion. While the discourse could become heated, ad hominem attacks were discouraged and profanity was forbidden. Topics discussed ran the gamut from outright silliness to serious theological disputes, although the 1000-character limit imposed by the blogmaster often limited the depth of the discussion. The blog claimed to be "Reducing corporate productivity" by keeping employees entertained and distracted from their appropriate duties.
The closing
Walkenbach closed the blog on October 14, 2011. Since that date the main page has shown the ass-end of a zebra and the announcement that "the J-Walk Blog has closed and will no longer be updated. However, the site will remain online (at least) through November, 2012."
New Zealand Home Loans is a New Zealand owned and operated financial services provider. It has a network of franchises with offices located around New Zealand from Whangarei down to Dunedin with the Head Office situated in Hamilton. It is owned by Kiwi Group Holdings Limited which also owns Kiwibank Limited. The current Chairman of the Board of Directors is Waikato-based entrepreneur Neil Richardson. New Zealand Home Loans has approximately 200 staff.
Background
New Zealand Home Loans was founded in November 1996 by John Erkkila and Murray Ferguson.
In 2006 Kiwi Group Holdings Limited recognised the potential of the New Zealand Home Loans model and acquired 25% of the company. Since then they have continued to purchase shares in the company and as of 1 July 2012 own 100% of the company.
Core Business Activities
Home Loan
New Zealand Home Loans offers finance secured by a mortgage over a residential property. Lending is provided by Kiwibank or Sovereign Assurance. Its home loan product is designed to enable its clients to save money by paying less interest.
Insurance
New Zealand Home Loans provides its clients with personal insurance products through Sovereign Assurance and fire and general insurance products through Vero.
2011 - Mark Collins joins as CEO
2012 - Won Deloittes Fast 50 Award - Fastest Growing Mature Business (Central North Island)
Background
New Zealand Home Loans was founded in November 1996 by John Erkkila and Murray Ferguson.
In 2006 Kiwi Group Holdings Limited recognised the potential of the New Zealand Home Loans model and acquired 25% of the company. Since then they have continued to purchase shares in the company and as of 1 July 2012 own 100% of the company.
Core Business Activities
Home Loan
New Zealand Home Loans offers finance secured by a mortgage over a residential property. Lending is provided by Kiwibank or Sovereign Assurance. Its home loan product is designed to enable its clients to save money by paying less interest.
Insurance
New Zealand Home Loans provides its clients with personal insurance products through Sovereign Assurance and fire and general insurance products through Vero.
2011 - Mark Collins joins as CEO
2012 - Won Deloittes Fast 50 Award - Fastest Growing Mature Business (Central North Island)