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Boston Whaler Is Back In Western Australia

Mandurah Outboards has recently been appointed the Boston Whaler dealer/sales representative for Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia – After an absence of over ten years with a dealer representative for one of the most well-known and well-regarded boat brands in the world, ...

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Step Into The World Of Exploration Boating With The RAND Roamer 29

Eyachts introduces the RAND Roamer 29, a vessel meticulously design ed in Denmark to navigate the challenging conditions of Australia and New Zealand’s waters. Crafted with the expedition enthusiast in mind, this vessel sets a new standard in rugged capabilities, functionality and ...

Lagoon Catamarans Now Exclusively Available Through 36° Brokers In New Zealand!

36° Brokers proudly announces a new partnership with Lagoon Catamarans as exclusive dealers for New Zealand, expanding our boat offerings to meet the growing demand for luxury multihulls in the region.

Lagoon's Asia-Pacific Sales Director Guillaume says, “We are pleased to ...

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024: Tickets Now On Sale

Australia’s largest marine lifestyle event, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), being staged from May 23 to 26, 2024, is close to full capacity and attracting many of the biggest and best marine brands.

Mulpha Events General Manager Johan Hasser says: “With ...

New Beneteau First 44 'Lenny' Arrives Into Sydney

‘Lenny’ the new Beneteau First 44 Performance Yacht sailed into Sydney Harbour at sunrise this morning. The 6th Beneteau First 44 Performance launched, Lenny’s maiden race was the world famous Transpac from California to Hawaii, which she finished 2nd in her division. She has now cruised ...

Boat Library - Research Yachts and Boats

The Boat Library is a collection of over 5,500 Boat Specifications built from new boat listings over the past 5 years. This is an ideal resource for checking the specifications of current used boats. The Boat Library helps you find new boats by make, model, year and length. Find new boats, browse the images and then view similar boats for sale.

Radiators fail once more: Moscow suburbs residents appeal to Putin

R esidents across the Moscow suburbs are besieged by a heating problem, for which they plead direct intervention from President Vladimir Putin. These individuals have yet to experience any semblance of home heating since winter started due to a dwindling supply of heating oil. The issue, one largely avoided by local authority communication, has left residents desperate to the point of directly appealing to the president.

While plots have been uncovered to disrupt Ukraine's infrastructure for a second consecutive winter, thus depriving civilians of heating, it seems Russians are now mired in their crisis. Irony drips from the fact that those under Putin's leadership are looking to cause turmoil in Ukraine, yet at home, they face a similar predicament.

Many dwellings within the Moscow agglomeration are presently without heat. The capital's residents are desperate, directly appealing to President Putin due to a perceived lack of alternate avenues for assistance. The absence of suitable heating functionality since winter commenced pushes them towards desperation with no relief in sight.

This seems improbable, but in Russia, it appears that anything can happen.

It remains uncertain if Vladimir Putin is actively addressing the heating crisis. Some experts suggest that Russia's heating oil reserves are depleting, which negatively affects residents' quality of life. Plagued by cold radiators and plummeting winter temperatures, these citizens have directly addressed their pleas to their head of state.

This heating crisis is happening in Elektrostal, a town approximately 71 miles from Moscow.

Ironically, Russia has constantly aimed to destroy the Ukrainian infrastructure since war broke out, deliberately trying to leave Ukrainians without heating during the harsh winters, aiming to break their strong will. It's an irony they now struggle with a domestic heating crisis, particularly near Moscow, their largest and most pivotal city.

Desperate individuals are reaching out to Vladimir Putin. They question his knowledge of the heating infrastructure conditions in the Moscow suburbs and the dire situations residents face there. Sundown brings no relief from the harsh Russian winter and without heating, their houses turn cold. With elections nearing, more and more residents find themselves reaching out directly to their president.

"Since winter's start, we've been without heating. This has been a yearly occurrence for the past three years. Despite paying for heating, we don't have enough. We implore you, help us!" - these are the desperate pleas from the heavily dressed populace dealing with the Russian winter conditions.

Experts attribute the heating oil shortage to international sanctions and surging demands for diesel fuel, pivotal to military operations. Russia now grapples with a dearth of raw materials essential for boiler and heating plant operation. As supplies dwindle, houses grow cold with little hope of any immediate corrective intervention.

It would be adequate if the war ceased, residents were prioritized, and attention accorded to their welfare.

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