Zero Displacement (dubbed as "ling dian" in chinese) -- An emo/pop/alternative rock band from Malaysia that formed in 2005. The current band members are Ying Hui, Xhayne Tan, Xren Tan, Yi Bin and Chester Wong. The band is declared as the Champion of the 11th Chlorophyll Music Composing Competition held in 2007. The band hasn't signed on any music contract with the music industry, but has recorded their first chinese single "wang" (means "forget") in 2007. Currently, the band are composing their new song which is said to be ready in early 2008.
History
Early years (2005 - 2006)
The band was formed by band leader Xhayne Tan and rhythm guitarist Xren Tan in 2005 when all of them were only 14 years of age. After learning a few months of guitar lessons, they decided to start a band. Xhayne and Xren both are guitarist plus Xhayne was able to sing, thus they only required a bassist and drummer. Xhayne's former classmate Aenson Lai was called up and asked to be the bassist. Another classmate of Xhayne, Kean Seng agreed to be the drummer but Kean Seng stopped drumming not long after his first drum lesson and was out of the band. Chester Wong was Xhayne's former classmate and it so happened that he had interest in playing drums. Hence, Chester joined the band. The band jammed a number of cover songs by famous bands which they aspired. On 27 May 2006, the band did a music performance at the Salvation Army along with other local bands, in fact it was their first performance. Chester's former classmate, Chai Yi Bin was asked to play the lead guitar for that performance as Xhayne couldn't sing and play guitar at the same time. Right after that performance, Yi Bin joined the band. Back then, they were known as
History
Early years (2005 - 2006)
The band was formed by band leader Xhayne Tan and rhythm guitarist Xren Tan in 2005 when all of them were only 14 years of age. After learning a few months of guitar lessons, they decided to start a band. Xhayne and Xren both are guitarist plus Xhayne was able to sing, thus they only required a bassist and drummer. Xhayne's former classmate Aenson Lai was called up and asked to be the bassist. Another classmate of Xhayne, Kean Seng agreed to be the drummer but Kean Seng stopped drumming not long after his first drum lesson and was out of the band. Chester Wong was Xhayne's former classmate and it so happened that he had interest in playing drums. Hence, Chester joined the band. The band jammed a number of cover songs by famous bands which they aspired. On 27 May 2006, the band did a music performance at the Salvation Army along with other local bands, in fact it was their first performance. Chester's former classmate, Chai Yi Bin was asked to play the lead guitar for that performance as Xhayne couldn't sing and play guitar at the same time. Right after that performance, Yi Bin joined the band. Back then, they were known as
Metzelaar is an uncommon Dutch name for bricklayer. In Dutch it is usually spelled "metselaar". The origin seems to be the German word "metzler" meaning bricklayer. Metzler is a common English-American name too, as it is easy to pronounce in English.
Metzelaar is probably a historic stage when the word came from the old Niederdiets (incorrectly: Niederdeutsch), spoken on the lowland in and around present day Germany.
In Dutch also is the word "vrij-metselaar", meaning freemason. So the word bricklayer is connected to freemasonry.
In Alsace-Lotharingia - an early, highly influential border area between France and Germany that changed a few times between those countries - is the place "Metz". The Moselle River just coming out of the mountains, while its stones and sand have been used for building materials.
Metz is also known as a common Jewish name. This was an early highly influential area of the modern world, known for its freemasons heritage like Rothschild, as well as where the present day banking system was invented.
Metzler probably meant someone that came from Metz and "-ler" doing a job. Like work"-er": Workers and deliverers from Metz were constructing houses and buildings and called Metzlers.
Metzelaar is probably a historic stage when the word came from the old Niederdiets (incorrectly: Niederdeutsch), spoken on the lowland in and around present day Germany.
In Dutch also is the word "vrij-metselaar", meaning freemason. So the word bricklayer is connected to freemasonry.
In Alsace-Lotharingia - an early, highly influential border area between France and Germany that changed a few times between those countries - is the place "Metz". The Moselle River just coming out of the mountains, while its stones and sand have been used for building materials.
Metz is also known as a common Jewish name. This was an early highly influential area of the modern world, known for its freemasons heritage like Rothschild, as well as where the present day banking system was invented.
Metzler probably meant someone that came from Metz and "-ler" doing a job. Like work"-er": Workers and deliverers from Metz were constructing houses and buildings and called Metzlers.
The Christian Kingdom of Albion is a newly-formed sovereign state ruled by the Lord Protector Louis d'Albion. The state is a Christian thearchy, with the Lord God Almighty as its Head of State and all the Laws drawn from the Bible. The state is unique in that the Lord Protector is also the Maréchal of the Armed Forces and Archon (Άρχον) of the Church of Albion.
Territory
The Kingdom is currently discussing terratorial claims. Proposed claims include the Irish portion of the ancient kingdom of Dal Riata and lands around the Republic of Ireland. Lands in France, the UK, the Middle East and around Europe have also been put foward by the Senators. The issue will be voted on by the Senate in the new year.
Head of State
In the constitution of Albion, the Head of State is declared to be the Christian God. However the earthly leader of the Kingdom is the Lord Protector, Maréchal of the Armed Forces and Άρχον of the Church of Albion. His other titles include Laird of Glencairn and Defender of the Christian Faith.
The current Lord Protector is Louis de Lusignan d'Albion, a 16 year old Albion-Irish citizen. Born in Cork, Republic of Ireland, he created the Kingdom in 2005 as 'the only truly Christian country in the world'.
The Parlement of Governors
The Parlement consists of elected officials (Governors) from every region of Albion, who do not represent individual political parties. Their job is to propose and vote on laws, which are then passed on the Lord Protector for agreement. They are bound by the laws and statutes in the Constitution and the Bible. The constitution, unlike in other countries, may not be altered or changed. A Cabinet of ten members is chosen by the Lord Protector from among the Parlement to oversee important departments including Foreign Affairs and Defence.
The Senate
The Senate is based heavily on the Roman Senate of the Roman Republic. The names for each of the important members are the same, but they have different roles. The Senate has the same job as the Parlement, but its members are chosen by different sectors within Albion and it is considered more important. The Premier is chosen by the Lord Protector and is his representative. The Censor represents the citizenry. The Lictor is elected from among the Police Department. The Praetor represents the Justice Department, the Pontifex represents the Ecclesiastical Council and the Tribune represents the Armed Forces. In times of war, the Senate and Council merge with the Armed Forces Council to become the war Council.
The Church of Albion
The Church of Albion has all the same beliefs as FIEC Evangelical Free Churches. However,it is headed by the Lord Protector and all State Events (weddings, funerals, coronations etc.) are carried out by the Patriarch of Albion. The current Patriarch is Patriarch Hook. The Ecclesiastical Council, made up of worldwide pastors, church leaders and the Papal Delegate, pass laws involving the Church.
State Symbols
In 2007, the Senate voted on the symbols to represent the state. The flag chosen, designed by the Lord Protector, is displayed above and consists of a Christian cross on a white field. The national anthem chosen was the worship song 'In Christ Alone', written by Stuart Townsend. The Lord Protector's personal anthem is 'Irish Soldier Laddie', reflecting his Irish heritage and Irish Republican and Nationalist views.
The national flower is the white rose (rosa alba), representing purity and holiness. The national animal is the lamb (ovis aries), echoeing John's Gospel (The Good Shepherd) and the sacrificial lamb (Jesus Christ)
A national epic is currently being written by the poet and citizen of Albion, Alexandros Khufos.
Salve Orbi
salve Orbi is the Lord Protector's early morning address to the nation, bible reading and prayer/hymn time. It will be placed on the website (to be unveiled soon) at the earliest possible time.
Territory
The Kingdom is currently discussing terratorial claims. Proposed claims include the Irish portion of the ancient kingdom of Dal Riata and lands around the Republic of Ireland. Lands in France, the UK, the Middle East and around Europe have also been put foward by the Senators. The issue will be voted on by the Senate in the new year.
Head of State
In the constitution of Albion, the Head of State is declared to be the Christian God. However the earthly leader of the Kingdom is the Lord Protector, Maréchal of the Armed Forces and Άρχον of the Church of Albion. His other titles include Laird of Glencairn and Defender of the Christian Faith.
The current Lord Protector is Louis de Lusignan d'Albion, a 16 year old Albion-Irish citizen. Born in Cork, Republic of Ireland, he created the Kingdom in 2005 as 'the only truly Christian country in the world'.
The Parlement of Governors
The Parlement consists of elected officials (Governors) from every region of Albion, who do not represent individual political parties. Their job is to propose and vote on laws, which are then passed on the Lord Protector for agreement. They are bound by the laws and statutes in the Constitution and the Bible. The constitution, unlike in other countries, may not be altered or changed. A Cabinet of ten members is chosen by the Lord Protector from among the Parlement to oversee important departments including Foreign Affairs and Defence.
The Senate
The Senate is based heavily on the Roman Senate of the Roman Republic. The names for each of the important members are the same, but they have different roles. The Senate has the same job as the Parlement, but its members are chosen by different sectors within Albion and it is considered more important. The Premier is chosen by the Lord Protector and is his representative. The Censor represents the citizenry. The Lictor is elected from among the Police Department. The Praetor represents the Justice Department, the Pontifex represents the Ecclesiastical Council and the Tribune represents the Armed Forces. In times of war, the Senate and Council merge with the Armed Forces Council to become the war Council.
The Church of Albion
The Church of Albion has all the same beliefs as FIEC Evangelical Free Churches. However,it is headed by the Lord Protector and all State Events (weddings, funerals, coronations etc.) are carried out by the Patriarch of Albion. The current Patriarch is Patriarch Hook. The Ecclesiastical Council, made up of worldwide pastors, church leaders and the Papal Delegate, pass laws involving the Church.
State Symbols
In 2007, the Senate voted on the symbols to represent the state. The flag chosen, designed by the Lord Protector, is displayed above and consists of a Christian cross on a white field. The national anthem chosen was the worship song 'In Christ Alone', written by Stuart Townsend. The Lord Protector's personal anthem is 'Irish Soldier Laddie', reflecting his Irish heritage and Irish Republican and Nationalist views.
The national flower is the white rose (rosa alba), representing purity and holiness. The national animal is the lamb (ovis aries), echoeing John's Gospel (The Good Shepherd) and the sacrificial lamb (Jesus Christ)
A national epic is currently being written by the poet and citizen of Albion, Alexandros Khufos.
Salve Orbi
salve Orbi is the Lord Protector's early morning address to the nation, bible reading and prayer/hymn time. It will be placed on the website (to be unveiled soon) at the earliest possible time.
The E-flite™ Blade™ CP is an extremely popular ready-to-fly 300-class electric micro-R/C helicopter designed and marketed by E-flite, a division of Horizon Hobby of Champaign, Illinois, USA. Introduced in 2005, it comes complete with everything necessary for operation except for eight AA alkaline or nickel cadmium batteries for the transmitter.
The model is so named because it utilizes a collective pitch system (as opposed to the fixed pitch of the lower grade Blade) via a unique and sophisticated four-in-one onboard module which combines the functions of an electronic speed control, receiver, tail rotor control and piezoelectric gyro. The four-in-one unit is compatible with other 72 MHz FM transmitters utilizing negative shift deviation, such as Futaba or Hitec. It operates three E-flite S75 high-torque microservos which manipulate a 120-degree swashplate. E-flite refers to the system as CCPM, or "Cyclic/Collective Pitch Mixing."
Construction is entirely of carbon fiber and composites covered by a thin Lexan canopy, firsts for a micro helicopter of this size and price range. Stock main rotor blades are constructed of balsa covered by standard model aircraft film and weighted internally with thin, short strips of lead. By comparison, a coaxial-bladed Hirobo XRB Sky Robo is mostly constructed of standard plastics, can only be flown indoors due to its light weight and foam blades, has proprietary onboard electronics and retails for US$80 more than the Blade CP. Furthermore, the Blade CP may be upgraded to a fully aerobatic helicopter with the addition of fully-symmetrical main blades (either balsa or carbon fiber), a lithium polymer (or li-po) battery, main drive motor with smaller pinion gear to prevent overspeeding the main head and heat sinks for both the main and tail rotor drive motors. A carbon fiber tail rotor has been recently introduced; it is stiffer than the original composite rotor and will not flex at high RPMs. An "idle up" switch on the transmitter which changes the throttle and pitch curves assists in aerobatic control as well. Use of li-po batteries requires extra care on the part of the pilot since the CCPM mixer does not feature a voltage cutoff feature. Therefore, the helicopter should be landed at the first hint of a drop in performance to prevent overdischarge and damage to the battery.
Each individual model is supposedly test-flown at the factory; it is possible for an experienced pilot to simply add batteries to the transmitter, charge the included nickel metal hydride flight pack with the enclosed AC charger and successfully fly right out of the box. The instructions suggest control inputs be double-checked beforehand, however.
Despite the Blade's small size, it is not recommended for first-time R/C helicopter pilots. A training skid, catalog number EFLH1128, is available separately and makes it simpler for one to learn to fly on the Blade. The transmitter also features a buddy box system and nickel cadmium recharging jack. A suitable charger must be purchased separately. The charging jack's unusual plug polarity limits off-the-shelf choices to chargers made for Japan Radio transmitters.
The popularity of the Blade CP has led to the creation of a number of aftermarket parts and accessories including scale fuselage kits, more durable landing skids, and various metal replacement parts for the rotor head and tail section.
E-flite has also recently (September 2006) introduced a new version of the Blade CP called the Blade CP Pro. The Pro version is differentiated from the standard version by coming with a lithium polymer battery instead of a NiMH battery, symmetrical main rotor blades (for aerobatics), heat sinks on the motors, an improved transmitter, and a more `modular' control unit that makes it easier to add upgrades like a heading-hold gyro and brushless motors.
Specifications
*Rotor span: 20.75"/52.7cm
*Weight: 11.6 oz./328.9g
*Length: 27.5"/69.9cm
*Height: 6.875"/17.463cm
*Included radio system Six-channel FM with "CCPM" mixing; available in any of six standard 72 MHz frequencies
*Main drive motor: Speed 370
*Tail drive motor: N30 Speed 180
*Standard battery pack: 9.6V, 650mAh Ni-MH
*Recommended battery upgrades: 1200mAh 2S or 900mAh 3S lithium polymer (change of main drive motor and addition of heat sinks required)
*Retail/street prices: US$289.99/$219.99
*Catalog number: EFLH1100
The model is so named because it utilizes a collective pitch system (as opposed to the fixed pitch of the lower grade Blade) via a unique and sophisticated four-in-one onboard module which combines the functions of an electronic speed control, receiver, tail rotor control and piezoelectric gyro. The four-in-one unit is compatible with other 72 MHz FM transmitters utilizing negative shift deviation, such as Futaba or Hitec. It operates three E-flite S75 high-torque microservos which manipulate a 120-degree swashplate. E-flite refers to the system as CCPM, or "Cyclic/Collective Pitch Mixing."
Construction is entirely of carbon fiber and composites covered by a thin Lexan canopy, firsts for a micro helicopter of this size and price range. Stock main rotor blades are constructed of balsa covered by standard model aircraft film and weighted internally with thin, short strips of lead. By comparison, a coaxial-bladed Hirobo XRB Sky Robo is mostly constructed of standard plastics, can only be flown indoors due to its light weight and foam blades, has proprietary onboard electronics and retails for US$80 more than the Blade CP. Furthermore, the Blade CP may be upgraded to a fully aerobatic helicopter with the addition of fully-symmetrical main blades (either balsa or carbon fiber), a lithium polymer (or li-po) battery, main drive motor with smaller pinion gear to prevent overspeeding the main head and heat sinks for both the main and tail rotor drive motors. A carbon fiber tail rotor has been recently introduced; it is stiffer than the original composite rotor and will not flex at high RPMs. An "idle up" switch on the transmitter which changes the throttle and pitch curves assists in aerobatic control as well. Use of li-po batteries requires extra care on the part of the pilot since the CCPM mixer does not feature a voltage cutoff feature. Therefore, the helicopter should be landed at the first hint of a drop in performance to prevent overdischarge and damage to the battery.
Each individual model is supposedly test-flown at the factory; it is possible for an experienced pilot to simply add batteries to the transmitter, charge the included nickel metal hydride flight pack with the enclosed AC charger and successfully fly right out of the box. The instructions suggest control inputs be double-checked beforehand, however.
Despite the Blade's small size, it is not recommended for first-time R/C helicopter pilots. A training skid, catalog number EFLH1128, is available separately and makes it simpler for one to learn to fly on the Blade. The transmitter also features a buddy box system and nickel cadmium recharging jack. A suitable charger must be purchased separately. The charging jack's unusual plug polarity limits off-the-shelf choices to chargers made for Japan Radio transmitters.
The popularity of the Blade CP has led to the creation of a number of aftermarket parts and accessories including scale fuselage kits, more durable landing skids, and various metal replacement parts for the rotor head and tail section.
E-flite has also recently (September 2006) introduced a new version of the Blade CP called the Blade CP Pro. The Pro version is differentiated from the standard version by coming with a lithium polymer battery instead of a NiMH battery, symmetrical main rotor blades (for aerobatics), heat sinks on the motors, an improved transmitter, and a more `modular' control unit that makes it easier to add upgrades like a heading-hold gyro and brushless motors.
Specifications
*Rotor span: 20.75"/52.7cm
*Weight: 11.6 oz./328.9g
*Length: 27.5"/69.9cm
*Height: 6.875"/17.463cm
*Included radio system Six-channel FM with "CCPM" mixing; available in any of six standard 72 MHz frequencies
*Main drive motor: Speed 370
*Tail drive motor: N30 Speed 180
*Standard battery pack: 9.6V, 650mAh Ni-MH
*Recommended battery upgrades: 1200mAh 2S or 900mAh 3S lithium polymer (change of main drive motor and addition of heat sinks required)
*Retail/street prices: US$289.99/$219.99
*Catalog number: EFLH1100