Update 1645: A backup is available now at http://www.wildearth.tv/testflow . Telkom expects to have the system fixed by mid-afternoon tomorrow. Then all should be back to normal.
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Update 1505: We are working on a back up. Hope to have it in place in time for the PM drive.
Update 1325: One of Telkom microwave links is down. A technician is on the way to check them (there are two) and will let us know after that whether he can fix it on the spot or not.
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The Telkom line went down just before 1000 AM CAT. We are trying to reach them to find out what the problem is and when it will be fixed. We'll update you when we know more
On another note... would be really cool if there were an alternative Server.. who really cared about Wildearth and would do ANYTHING to keep similar problems from ever occurring, as well as have a 24hr HOTLINE direct to FCC for just the occasion when the Link goes down. Just my personal thought.
We have finally managed to get our live broadcast from Moholoholo wildlife rehabilitation centre working. Well there are a few problems with tree branches moving in front of the antenna which means the screen freezes every now and then but we can't chop out trees just for this broadcast. Having said that we have a plan to improve it and in the meantime we are getting some great day and night video of vultures, hyena and jackal to name just three species. Enjoy.
We've been hoping to find someone to help with our social networking in the USA for a while, then along came Deb Weston. Deb has been a supporter of the ILP for quite a while and came over to meet the team in Africa a few weeks ago. I'm pleased to announce that Deb has graciously offered to assist with social networking and fund raising for the ILP in the USA. So if you are in the USA, get in touch with Deb and let her know you are out there and care for the plight of wild leopards.
As most of you know, Kirsty Lynas has been working hard on social networking for the ILP in the UK ever since she finished her five month spell as a volunteer with us earlier this year.
Kirsty is continuing to work for us from the UK and co-ordinating with Deb who will cover the USA. Kirsty is also now managing the ILP membership scheme. All of those who have joined so far will be able to receive insider knowledge from Kirsty on a regular basis.
On that front, we need more folks to join the ILP membership scheme and soon, if we are to have any chance of saving the lives of Leopards. Sound dramatic? Well, a leopard was illegally shot this week and we were unable to prevent it.
That's one less leopard in the rapidly diminishing gene pool. If we all don't act soon there will be no leopards left in wild area's. That's no idle statement, our model shows a huge decline in the wild population. The genetic tipping point will come very soon, after which there will be no recovery. Please join the ILP membership scheme, we need your help.