Last week while driving around in my (loaner) Ford F-150 Hybrid truck, I stopped by a dry camping area just to see what was happening. I was astonished to hear not just one, but TWO noisy contractor generators churning away. No, I didn’t have my calibrated SPL (sound pressure level) meter with me, but I know when something is loud (I’m a rock musician and engineer, remember…). This was just plain obnoxious.
Why all the noise about the noise?
Well, when I go out to camp, and especially when boondocking, I go for the peace and quiet. I don’t want to listen to a bunch of noisy generators running all day long. If I did, I would just sign up to work a rock festival for a weekend and my need for noise would be fulfilled. Nope, I’m there for the calm solitude of the woods. The loudest thing I want to hear is a babbling brook and the call of the wildlife.
I’ve written about noisy generators many times before
I don’t have to reinvent the wheel to tell you about this since I’ve published so much on this topic already. But if you’re a new reader, then this will help you understand why some generators are so noisy and some are barely audible. Here’s a very short list of reading that will help educate you on generator noise.
Part 1 of Generator Noise (with all the math)
What about that F-150 truck generator?
I just finished road testing the Ford F-150 PowerBoost truck with the built-in generator. I have to admit that it’s quieter than a Honda inverter generator measuring around 51 dB SPL at 23 feet. Plus, at low-wattage loads, the 3.5L gasoline engine doesn’t run at all for minutes at a time.
But when the 1.5 kWh battery runs down, the gasoline engine starts up for a few minutes to recharge the traction battery, which then powers the inverter generator for a few more minutes. It’s a thing of beauty. Here’s how I tested the built-in generator while driving. Yes, that’s essentially a big electric heater that can be set to various wattages.
And, yes, the F-150 PowerBoost can also tow a travel trailer
Here’s a video of me driving the F-150 Hybrid back from Goshen, IN, to lovely Funkstown, MD, home of my Funkworks Lab. Just click on the picture to watch the short video.
While I didn’t have the proper breakaway cables to power the RV itself while driving, I did strap down my 10kW load bank in the bed of the truck and did a few towing experiments at 3,000 and 7,000 watts of load, as you can see in the previous picture. And yes, it has enough power to run your air conditioner in the trailer while towing, and even power two separate travel trailers at the same time while boondocking. But more on that in a future article.
Are there alternatives to an expensive Honda inverter generator?
Yes, there are. While I haven’t personally tested one yet, the Predator generators from Harbor Freight are listed as very quiet, and seem to be getting good reviews from actual users. And they’re priced less than 1/2 of a Honda generator. Still, I personally have four Honda generators in my garage simply because I never want to have to buy any more generators, so I think these will last for my lifetime. The jury is still out on the longevity of the Predator generators, but I think if properly maintained they should give you years of dependable service. But we shall see…
Let’s play safe out there….
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By a strange chain of combining and up-swappings, I’ve owned ALL of the following this year (not all bought this year) :
8KW open Generac dynamo (24yo, still starts 1st pull, but >loud<)
4KW open Champion (8yo, 1st pull, maybe 65db – NOT obnoxious noise IMHO)
4KW Predator – great but I liked WEN better
2KW twin Predators – great but I didn't WANT multiples, so part of swapping
2KW Generac 2000ix (times three!) – least impressive inverters but I was ultimately paid to take them)
4KW WEN – fantastic all around, and where I ended up, along with good cash from the above chain…
I also borrowed a friend's Honda 2K pair for some comparison tests with Predators and 2000ix's…
– ALL generators made PERFECTLY clean power
– ANY inverter was quieter
– new Predators beat mildly used Hondas for quiet, and look just as solid if maintained
– WEN 4K beat the HELL out Honda twins on fuel and noise
– WEN beat twin Predators more modestly
After installing and talking to the folks at SoftStart the Predator 2k was not able to maintain power as the A/C compressor continues to build pressure and draw more power. The Honda 2k hasn’t had any hiccups what so ever. Expensive learning experiance. 20% restocking fee for the Pred at Harbor Freight and the propane conversion kit was not entirely compatible with the Honda.
I’m with you! I HATE generators – noise, pollution, and just plain obnoxious and really unnecessary.
What I dislike is that many generator users place theirs at the back of their campsite, closer to neighbors, so they don’t have to hear it. Where are the CG police when we need them?
We have managed to locate some camgrounds that offer “quiet loops” / no generators allowed. We love having that option. We find that most of these sites are better suited to smaller RVs/TTs, or car/tent campers. We generally have no problem finding enough sun to use a solar panel to charge the battery during the daytime, but carry a small charging station, just in case. We have a TV inside, but use it as a post-it board. We have been camping for many years, only using the TT for the past four years. We find we just don’t need or use much in the way of power. Our solar system makes no noise at all, is clean, and efficient. We have one generator, but have only ever used it at home after hurricanes.
When you are in an area of running generators you should consider where is the exhaust going if they are close to you, and is your CO alarm working?
Locally, a food truck bought a 3500 Preditor and uses it about 12hours a day. Since April. Thats more than 1200 hours. Thats good performance by anyone’s standard. Keep the oil changed he said.
We recently bought a Honda 2200 watt inverter generator to use with assorted electric yard tools, and as a partial backup in case of power failure. We considered the Harbor Freight Predator because of their good reputation and low price. The deciding factor was buying the Honda from a dealer, with warranty, with a service department if needed. We could have bought the Predator or the Honda nearby. Two local dealers offered the Honda, but they weren’t in stock. The dealer we chose is an hour away. But for us it was worth the extra money for more peace of mind knowing we have a real service department available. Our RV has a 4k Onan. We ran the Honda next to the Onan and couldn’t hear it running over the noise of the Onan. And, the Honda will run the AC in the RV. One other thing, if the price of the Honda scares you, just get your Onan serviced. Turns a new Honda into a bargain.
I find it funny you’re worrying about service to a product you hope, from its reputation, will never need servicing. Just like buying a fridge or any other appliance, you expect it to last 20 years but the manufacturer only warrants it for 3 years. Why do we have more faith in something when the builder does not?
The thing about Honda is… you’re never going to need service, with the possible exception of the starter rope.
I have a 30+ year old Honda EX1000 generator my dad gave me that I’ve only had to clean the carburetor out once when my dad forgot to dump out the gasoline for a few years and it dried up into a sludge. I took the carb apart to clean out the varnish, changed the oil, and it started on the second pull.
While several years ago, I would not touch anything from Harbor Freight that had an electrical cord hanging off it, they have definitely upped their game. They now sell higher end stuff (higher than their cheapo stuff anyway). I have a noisy one speed Champion generator that I bought years ago. I have since downgraded that to home power if the power goes out and noise is no issue. I bit the bullet and bought a Predator 3500 from HF. This thing is marvelous. Quiet, and almost half the price of a Honda (arguably the benchmark for generators). As long as I change oil regularly (more often than a Honda!), this genset does the job.
Just when you “really need” that quiet generator it fails. Just saying any of my Honda inverter generators- 2 2000″s, a 3,000, and 7000 for home use have never failed. The name implies quality and longevity. “You get’s what you pay for”.
I wish I could find a “no generator” campground. trouble is we have quiet little generators and there are the favorite generators, smokey, loud, diesels for folks who close their windows as they stink out the campground.
I hate the sound of a generator in the woods even more than I hate the sound of a generator in a campground.
And their favorite time to run these things for hours on end? Early evening, wrecking the peace of people who want to sit outside and enjoy the sunset. The real hardcore run them late into the evening, for their can’t-miss TV shows. Why don’t they just stay at home?
What grinds my craw is people using a generator to watch TV. Get a freakin’ inverter for cripes sake!!
Exactly – why are they in beautiful nature at all! Stay home if you need TV that badly
I hate the smell of the exhaust. A lot has been said about the noise generators make but even the “quiet” generators stink if you’re downwind. There is one campground in Death Valley that doesn’t allow generators. I have noticed on a few occasions when a generator was started it got the attention of everyone who goes there for the quiet. The generator ran less than 5 minutes before the offender got the message. I’m a big fan of solar panels.


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CANBERRA: Exports of coal from the Port of Gladstone in Queensland, Australia, ended 2017 on a high, registering the strongest monthly exports for the year in December, Gladstone Ports Corporation data showed Wednesday. It shipped 6.31 million mt of coal in December, down 11% year on year and up 17% month on month, the GPC data showed. The port’s exports typically comprise around 70% of metallurgical coal and 30% of thermal coal. Total exports from the port for full-year 2017 was 68.29 million mt, down 2% year on year. It’s the lowest yearly total since 2013, when 62.74 million mt was exported, the data showed.
Coal exports from the Port of Gladstone come via the RG Tanna terminal, which has a nameplate capacity of 60 million mt/year, and from the Wiggins Island terminal.

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First Look at Russell Crowe as Jor-El on 'Man of Steel'
How Russell Crowe will look as Superman's Kryptonian father in "Man of Steel" has been unveiled in a newly-released on-set picture. The New Zealand-born actor was seen filming a scene on the Vancouver set of the reboot film on Sunday, October 2.
Crowe was snapped donning a full attire of his character Jor-El. The costume has an "S" symbol on the front and is completed with a long red cape. At one point of the day, the "American Gangster" actor was spotted taking a time to light a cigarette.
Last June, it was reported that Crowe has signed on to play Jor-El in the Zack Snyder-directed superhero film. Words are, the actor has been working hard to get in shape for the role, especially because he will play alongside well-built actor, Henry Cavill.
Crowe is expected to star opposite "Angels & Demons" actress Ayelet Zurer who will portray his wife Lara Lor-Van. Zurer was recently attached to the project to replace Julia Ormond.
Scheduled to arrive in U.S. theaters on June 14, 2013, "Man of Steel" is the latest Superman reboot, which is produced by "The Dark Knight Rises" director Christopher Nolan. Cavill is set to play the titular character, while Amy Adams is cast as his leading lady Lois Lane. Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Michael Shannon and Antje Traue are also supporting the movie.
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Tyra Banks ended her 5-year talk show last Friday, now the media mogul returns to the gig that made her a household name.
Notable for covering the pages of Sports Illustrated and her work with Victoria’s Secret, the 37-year-old model re-signed with IMG agency. Banks poses in honor of the late designer Alexander McQueen in this photo taken for her online magazine. Channeling a Queen Elizabeth-esque look holding a sign that reads “All Hail McQueen,” the supermodel says, “McQueen was considered royalty in the fashion community. I would like to think that he would have loved these photos.” Fashion power player Andre Leon Talley and the adorable little one Gianni joins Banks in the photographic tribute.
Banks also honors McQueen by dedicating the latest and final season of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ to the designer. Acclaimed British designer Alexander McQueen notable for his avant garde and unconventional designs committed suicide in February. He was 40.
Banks’ “All Hail McQueen” shoot is photographed by Sarah Silver and styled by Beagy Zielinksi.
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The two Houston hotties combine for ‘Savage’ remix.
Beyoncé joins Megan Thee Stallion on the remix of her feminist anthem “Savage.” On the bubbly track co-written by JAY-Z and The Dream, Queen Bey flexes her rap skills, while referencing only fans, Tik Tok and her legendary booty.
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The OG version of ‘Savage’ can be found on Megan’s latest project Suga, which currently sits at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. All, the artist proceeds of the song will go to Bread Of Life, a disaster relief organization in Houston, Texas.

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Environment & Community Minutes – 12th June 2018
HARWICH TOWN COUNCIL
Guildhall, Church Street, Harwich, Essex CO12 3DS
Tel: 01255 507211
MINUTES of the Meeting of the ENVIRONMENT & COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
The Guildhall, Church Street, Harwich
Thursday 12th June 2018
|Councillors C Powell, A Todd, Fay, I Henderson, McLeod, G Smith
|In the Chair:
|Councillor M Fowler
|Mrs Michelle Townsend
|One member of public and no press
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME:
Cheryl Thompson asked members to consider making the local traders aware that there is salt available to them which can be collected and stored, prior to the arrival of bad weather. The Chairman confirmed that her suggestion would be considered when discussions take place under item 10 on the agenda.
|APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies received from;
Councillors J Brown, F Powell and P Morrison
|DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS INTERESTS
Cllr Fowler declared an interest as a member of the Harwich Conservation Panel (in relation to item 6 on the agenda).
|ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
RESOLVED: To appoint Councillor D McLeod as vice-chair of the Environment & Community Committee.
|MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Environment & Community meeting held on
|Matters Arising From the Minutes of the Last Meeting
E67/17 – Section 106 & Developer Provisions – Members reviewed the response received from Ian Taylor. Cllr G Smith confirmed that he had attended a meeting with Ian Taylor and Cllr I Henderson and after speaking to Ian, both Cllr Henderson and Cllr Smith understood the reasons why it wasn’t replaced like for like. TDC made assurances that there are planned improvements to the park which include a seesaw, picnic bench, maintenance work and possibly a trampoline. Three benches have been repainted and the goal removed. Two weeks ago there was vandalism and damage to the safety matting. No repair work has been carried out yet but a second reminder has been e-mailed to TDC.E70/18 – 79 Stour Road – Cllr I Henderson has spoken with the relevant parties in the Planning Department. Cath Bicknell made the decision to close the case. The hoarding has now enclosed the site so there is no negative visual impact. The fly tipping is not deemed a pollution issue so Chris Stathers is unable to take things further. Another TDC department, Safer Community Team, has agreed to see if they may be able to assist under ASBO legislation. Cllr I Henderson confirmed that some London boroughs are finding a use for this legislation to assist with getting things done so hopefully this will be another avenue to investigate. Cllr G Smith expressed his disappointment regarding the decision made to close the case as he feels that the conditions of the previous enforcement order have never been met.
RESOLVED: Clerk to write to Cath Bicknell and ask for an explanation leading to her decision to close the case and arrange an on-site visit with Cllr G Smith and any other relevant parties.E71/18 – Untidy Site in the Conservation Area and ‘Illuminate Route’ for Mayflower 2020 – No further update.
E72/17 – There But Not There – The Chairman met with Trevor Mills (on behalf of Ian Taylor) to view and consider the five suggested sites. The two locations agreed were the Maritime Museum and Minesweepers Memorial.
RESOLVED: Members supported the two locations agreed.
The Clerk made members aware that the bolts supplied with the Tommies may not be adequate for placement all year round and there would therefore be an additional cost of up to £40 for stainless steel anchor bolts, screws etc.
E73/17 – Section 106 Funding – Suggested projects have been submitted to TDC. A future meeting is being arranged to attend Great Notley Country Park and meet with the Country Park Area Manager.
|MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
E57/17 – Buoy Located by the High Lighthouse – Members reviewed correspondence received from the Conservation Panel who confirmed that the buoy had been gifted to them. The HCP agreed with the concerns raised over the condition but advised that they have no funds to clean and repaint the buoy.
RESOLVED: Clerk to forward details of HTC’s grant funding policy.
The report provided by Cheryl Thompson confirmed the following:
Trevor has organised for ‘no dogs’ signs on both gates to the children’s play park area.
Trevor also thought that TDC may be persuaded to purchase some hanging baskets for the lamp stands around the bandstand. They cost £27 each from Parkers. His team would water them.
•Seafront Pockets – the weed suppressant membrane and bark chips are doing a great job of keeping the weeds at bay.
•Trees – Harbour Crescent – Sadly, the replacement trees have not lived.
•Hanging Baskets – The hanging baskets are arriving in town on 14th June and then Danny Marvan will be hanging them up.
|FLOOD MEMORIAL GARDEN
Cheryl Thompson confirmed that she had removed the boat as it was beyond repair and the rose bush has been moved. Cheryl offered to re-turf the area in the interim so that it was tidy before the Secret Gardens event being held on 7th and 8th July. Cheryl agreed that any changes to the area should be low maintenance and no requirement for watering. Suggestions put forward for the Council to consider were a circular mosaic, information board with pictures and small pieces from newspapers and memorabilia re 1953 flood and mural on the short wall facing the sphere relating to the flooding. Cheryl confirmed that there was still approximately £200 left in the budget being held by Harwich Community Primary School and that the turfing is likely to cost approximately £20.
RESOLVED: Cheryl Thompson to re-turf the area and undertake to keep the new turf watered until it is settled in. Cheryl to liaise with Harwich Community Primary School to release funds for the cost.FURTHER RESOLVED: Councillor C Powell appointed as lead member and assisted by Councillor Fay to investigate ideas for improvements to the Flood Memorial Garden and report back to the committee.FURTHER RESOLVED: Following the funds for the turf being released, Clerk to request the balance of funds held by Harwich Community Primary School to be returned and earmarked for the improvements to the Flood Memorial Garden.
|DERELICT BUILDING – 20 VICTORIA STREET
Members reviewed the response from Andy White, Tendring District Council and agreed that no further action was necessary at this stage.
|WINTER SALT BAG SCHEME
Members reviewed the information received from Essex County Highways to participate in the 2018/19 partnership scheme. The Clerk made members aware that the stock of salt housed at Wellworth-A-£ has now gone and that the proprietor no longer wishes to store the salt on his premises. Mayflower Project still have one and a half pallets of salt left and are happy to house a further two pallets of salt.Cllr I Henderson felt that there should be better organisation and access to the salt as well as clear communication with the shop proprietors in the High Street.
RESOLVED: Clerk to confirm HTC’s participation in the 2018/2019 Winter Salt Bag Scheme and arrange for two pallets of salt to be delivered to the Mayflower Project.FURTHER RESOLVED: Cllr I Henderson appointed as lead member assisted by Cllr G Smith and Cllr McLeod to review existing procedures and put forward suggestions for storage, managing and distribution of salt in the future.
Councillor I Henderson provided members with the following update:
•Blue Roundabout – Agreement for funds will be going to cabinet soon.
•Church Street – Right of Way – Nothing further to report.
•Parkeston Road – Installation of Zebra Crossing – Nothing further to report.
The next meeting of the LHP will be held on 19th June 2018.Following receipt of Cllr Calver’s request, Cllr I Henderson made members aware of the significant problems with large vehicles manoeuvring adjacent to property 1A East Street. Damage has been caused to the property as vehicles are reversing and turning using the public footpath directly in front of her property. Cllr I Henderson asked the committee to consider submitting a request to the LHP a feasibility study to be undertaken with a view to installing safety bollards on the footpath to prevent further damage to the property and protect pedestrians using the access route at the side of the property.
RESOLVED: Clerk to compile a report and submit to the LHP for consideration.
|MATTERS RECEIVED IN THE POST OR RAISED BY MEMBERS
•Cllr McLeod raised concerns over the condition of the road in Church Street and
|DATE OF NEXT MEETING
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About this listing
We have a private double room to let in our East London loft situated on a cobbled courtyard in Stoke Newington, only a few streets north of Dalston, and merely a 20min bus ride to Liverpool Street or Kings Cross.
Please note that at the moment we can't take bookings more than 30 days in advance, so if you are looking for accommodation within the next month, please carry on reading.
Stoke Newington is a great area with many bohemian cafés, bars, pubs and international restaurants all within a short walk. Take a 5min walk North and you hit Church street, a 'village like' street full of restaurants, deli's, independent shops, boutiques and a beautiful park (Clissold), as well as one of the ‘magnificent seven’ Victorian garden cemeteries of London (Abney Park).
We are within walking distance of the exceptionally hip area, Dalston, and its many clubs and bars, and a quick bus/train ride to Shoreditch, Hoxton and Brick Lane, famous for their street art scene and creative industries.
We have organic food shops nearby, 24hrs open corner shop, and the Saturday farmers market is 2 min. away.
5min. walk to either...
- 24hr bus that goes directly to Shoreditch/Brick lane, the City, Central London, Kings Cross and Victoria.
- Overground train (Rectory Road) which takes you to Liverpool Street Station in 15mins, from where you can connect to Central & West London.
15 min walk to...
- Dalston Kingsland overground train.
We also have a private car park lot available at the back of the building at no extra cost.
We take pride on our characterful home, which is within an old warehouse building and has high ceilings, large windows and exposed wood beams. We have two bedrooms and open plan living room/kitchen. Stuart works with many internationally renowned graffiti artists, and so our flat is its own mini gallery, with many original pieces hanging (and some painted directly) on the walls.
We have a fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, and wifi internet; we can even offer you the use of a computer if you need.
The apartment is on the first floor and is reached by a wide staircase, however there is no lift.
Your room has a double bed, a roll top antique desk, storage and hanging space. It also features some fine examples of contemporary British street art, including pieces by artists whose work has made it into the hands of the US president.
Clean lining and towels are provided and the bathroom is just next to your room.
I am currently traveling, so you will be sharing the flat with Stuart and our two cats, who freely wonder around the flat.
Stuart is Scottish/Caribbean and I am Mexican/ Chilean, we both work in creative fields and love good food!
We are very sociable and relaxed, the area is full of artists and musicians, and so consequently, there's quite often someone popping by for a cup of tea so meeting new friends during your stay is almost guaranteed. But we also respect privacy and quiet times.
Our kitchen is always well stocked, with a vast array of exotic spices and sauces from our travels, and we are both avid cooks, so there's always something interesting at hand, any specifics can be bought within a short walking distance. As we mentioned before, we are also surrounded by a fantastic variety of restaurants, catering for everything from meat-lovers to vegans and everything in between.
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The host was great - very welcoming and made us feel at home and suggested some great things to do!
The apartment is as unique as it looks in the photographs and is an experience in itself.
Stuart was an awesome host who made me feel welcome and gave me a lot of tips for traveling around and exploring the city. The space has tonnes of character and the neighbourhood has loads of restaurants and other amenities to try out.
Hemos estado cinco días y es un sitio muy agradable. Stuart es una persona encantadora y amigable. Por la noche es un poquito largo el camino de vuelta a su casa pero por todo lo demás merece la pena alojarse allí. Repetiremos...
Being with Chu is always like being with family! We've been there for the third time and we'll come again more times. At least once a year for Teamas :D All the other guests and neighbours and friends are awesome as well, it's really a great time all around! cheers!
Nous avons passés 2 nuits chez Stuart qui est un hôte fort sympathique et chaleureux ns avons étaient très bien accueillis, si vous cherchez 1 endroit atypique et artistique chez une belle personne c est chez Stuart que vous devez aller..le quartier est super et très bien desservi une super expérience londonienne merci Stuart ns reviendrons bientôt.
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About the Host, Stuart
Hi there, I'm Stuart,
I work in the creative fields and love good food!
The flat is very sociable and relaxed, the area is full of artists and musicians, and so consequently, there's quite often someone popping by for a cup of tea, so meeting new friends during your stay is almost guaranteed.
However i also fully respect privacy and quiet times. You will be sharing the flat with me and my two cats, Nacho and Lola, who freely wonder around the flat.


The Cincinnati Bengals disappointed fans with a Week 8 letdown against the Browns. They entered the final period down 25-0, and it was a defeat that had fans betting to replace several key starters.
At home against the Panthers in Week 10 was a get-right game for Cincinnati, and they did just that.
The Bengals were up 35-0 at half and went on to win 42-21. They held the Panthers' starting quarterback PJ Walker to just 3-for-10 passing and 9 yards. He also had 2 interceptions against what was expected to be a flimsy Bengals secondary.
As for the Bengals, Joe Mixon had five total touchdowns, four of which came on the ground. He totaled 22 carries with a 7-yards-per-carry average for 153 rushing yards. Mixon was an absolute stud.
That said, now 5-4 heading into the bye, let’s look at where national media has Cincinnati.
ESPN — No. 13 - Down from No. 12
This could be a collective defensive award for the way the unit has played at times throughout the beginning of the season. But Hendrickson has continued to be a one-man wrecking ball in the trenches. The defensive end might have only four sacks, but he ranks third in the NFL in pass rush win rate, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Cincinnati ranks fifth in the NFL in fewest touchdowns allowed per drive. If Hendrickson continues to get consistent pressure off the edge, the Bengals will continue to have a playoff-caliber defense. — Ben Baby
NFL.com — No. 11 - Down from No. 10
It appears Joe Mixon has returned from the wilderness. The running back, who hadn’t looked like himself for much of the season, went supernova against the Panthers — piling up 211 total yards and five touchdowns in a 42-21 rout. The Bengals would love to see Mixon start stacking performances like this against better competition, but the back’s Week 9 explosion is a huge relief for an offense that was looking vulnerable after the double-jab of Ja’Marr Chase’s hip injury and a humbling Halloween night loss to the Browns. Joe Burrow is the type of star quarterback who can carry teams in trying times, but Mixon needs to be himself to make Cincy a credible Super Bowl contender. Sunday was, well ... promising on that front.
CBS Sports — No. 11
They got Joe Mixon going against the Panthers, which is big for the second half. They head into the bye feeling good about themselves now.
USA Today — No. 9 - same as last week
For the second consecutive year, they go into the bye week at 5-4. Last season, they won eight of their next 11 on the way to Super Bowl 56.
Yahoo! Sports — No. 12 - same as last week
Joe Mixon was due for a big game, but 211 yards and five touchdowns? That’s amazing. The Bengals need that element in their offense, definitely while Ja’Marr Chase is out and even when he returns.
Sporting News — No. 12 - up from No. 13
Joe Burrow needed a lot more help from the running game and Joe Mixon without Ja’Marr Chase after the Cleveland disaster. He got just that in a big way against Carolina and it also helped the defense rebound.
The Ringer — No. 10 - same as last week
Desperate to forget an embarrassing loss to the Browns on Monday Night Football the week prior, Joe Mixon and the Bengals set proverbial fire to the Panthers on Sunday. Mixon scored five touchdowns in a dominant 42-21 win over Carolina, helping the Bengals clear the .500 mark ahead of the team’s Week 10 bye. The road ahead, however, leaves no room for error if Cincinnati is going to make the postseason.
FanDuel currently prices the Bengals at -122 to make the playoffs despite a tough slate of opponents to close out the season. Cincinnati’s remaining schedule is one of the hardest in the NFL, with games against the Titans, Chiefs, Bills, and Ravens in the next two months.
The Gameday — No. 8 - Up from No. 11
Joe Mixon found the end zone, not one, not two, not three, not four, but five times Sunday against the Panthers as Cincinnati dominated from the opening kickoff before taking their foot off the gas in the second half.
Head coach Zac Taylor will be more than pleased with his team’s performance heading into the bye.


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I realize that I am very lucky — getting to work remotely while traveling the world is, in my ways, a dream come true for me. But, as I frequently write about, this type of travel means that the destinations I visit need to have reliable WiFi and be in time zones which are conducive to working with American clients.
Because of this, I sometimes catch myself dreaming of the day that I can go completely off-the-grid on a trip. Below are some of the top destinations I’d like to visit if I ever got some paid time off.
Located just south of Croatia is Montenegro, a gorgeous country bordering the Adriatic Sea.
I first decided that I needed to go to Montenegro while traveling down the Dalmatian Coast, from Split to Dubrovnik. As I kept heading further and further south, I could not believe that the landscape kept getting more and more beautiful. I took out a map (because maps were a thing back then), and saw that if I kept going south, I’d hit Montenegro, and set my goals on visiting the country.
While it is stunningly beautiful, WiFi is not yet reliable in the places I’d like to visit in Montenegro, which is why this trip has been put on hold. But hey, I’m told delayed gratification can be a good thing… right?
It’s my own fault that I haven’t visited Patagonia yet — I’ve actually had 2 trips planned there that I’ve canceled at the last minute (the first time, I went to Mendoza, Argentina instead and the second time, after checking the forecast in Patagonia, I decided to instead visit the Atacama Desert in Chile).
I am still aching to go, however, particularly to Bariloche and Ushuaia in Argentina.
While WiFi in those destinations is actually decent, the types of activities that I want to do (hiking, camping, and some adventure sports) would be difficult while working remotely.
Guatemala, particularly Antigua, is increasingly being a hub for remote workers. Known for its stunning landscape, Mayan history, and low cost of living (for Americans), this Central American country has been a top dream destination of mine for years now.
Although there are spots where you can find reliable WiFi, I want to stay on Lake Atitlán, which was formed in a massive volcano crater and is supposed to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. WiFi is spotty in this area of the country, though, so my visit will have to wait!
I love taking the road-less-traveled and there are few places that are more “remote” than Mongolia.
While the capital, Ulaanbaatar, has reliable infrastructure, my dream isn’t to stay in the city – it’s to go to the windswept plains and Gobi Desert and to get completely off-the-grid.
As a remote worker, this isn’t possible (at least not yet), meaning I’ll have to keep Mongolia on my bucket list for now.
There’s an old saying amongst seasoned travelers: “When you’ve seen the world, there’s always Greenland.”
Located at the tip of the world, I first decided I needed to travel here after taking in an amazing view of the country on a flight from Norway to California. Since then, I’ve used Instagram to follow a few individuals who live in Greenland and have been captivated by their pictures.
While WiFi is reliable in towns and certain villages, I would love to be out on a boat and on hikes, neither of which are conducive to remote work.
It’s not hard to see why this is a dream destination of mine – with crystal clear water, idyllic beaches, and some of the most luxurious accommodations in the world, the Maldives is one of the most aesthetically pleasing places on the planet.
The tourist infrastructure is set up for honeymooners rather than remote workers, though, and while many hotels have decent WiFi, it’s often in the public areas and the time zone can be difficult to work from with American clients.
With global warming and the chance that the islands will soon be under the sea, I’m definitely in a rush to visit (and hope that I can disconnect when I do).
With the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Rwanda to the east, and the Namid desert in between, Namibia offers a mix of stunning landscape and incredible nature/wildlife.
While the country is starting to attract more and more visitors, WiFi is still fairly unreliable and the time zones are difficult to work from with American-based clients.
Nestled between India and China is Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge.
Featuring jaw-dropping landscapes, temples built on the sides of mountains, and in a region known for its incredible food, Bhutan is a dream destination of mine. As an American, it can be difficult (and costly) to obtain a visa to travel here and the time zones/WiFi aren’t ideal for a remote worker.
Let me know what you think of this list in the comments below!


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The first in a fantastic series by a master of wit and fun, starring ten children and two teachers and the hilarious adventures they get up to on their first ever school camp.
Meet the Wombats. They are going on their first school camp ever, with their teachers Mrs Nott and Ms Annabel.
Naucia's a bit posh, Audrey's a literary genius, Hughie's scared of nothing.
Ima loves baking, Ollie's small and fast, and Sardinia does magic tricks.
Albert knows everything, Dante's never without his ball, Ava wants to win.
Freddie has one eye, Alecia hates everything, and Horrie loves his pet rat (or is it an antechinus?).
Join the Wombats as they explore, build, cook, perform, climb, jump, scare each other silly and have the time of their lives.
'The indomitable Roland Harvey manages to capture chaos and bring it in an orderly way into the pages of a picture book.a great class book and a fun book to read at home. Junior Books + Publishing
Roland Harvey is one of Australia's best-loved illustrators. In 1978, he established Roland Harvey Studios and began designing and producing greeting cards, posters and stationery with a distinctly Australian flavour. Ventures into publishing quickly followed. Some of his best-loved books include My Place in Space (with Joe Levine, Sally Hirst + Robin Hirst), Burke and Wills, The First Fleet, Sick As (with Gael Jennings) and Roland Harvey's Big Book of Christmas. His recent books include The Wombats Go on Camp, The Wombats at the Zoo and, of course, his bestselling family holiday adventure series - At the Beach, In the Bush, In the City, To the Top End, All the Way to W.A. and On the Farm. Roland's brilliant illustrations also feature in The Bonnie + Sam series - The Horses and Ponies of Currawong Creek, in collaboration with Alison Lester.
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Received Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, Wednesday, an official invitation from his Lebanese counterpart Najib Mikati to visit Beirut, Maliki called Mikati to visit Baghdad to discuss the development of relations between the two countries.
A statement issued by the office of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, today, and received “Alsumaria News”, a copy of which, “The Prime Minister received a telephone call from Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati,” noting that the two sides “exchanged views on the situation that prevailed in the region.”
The statement added that al-Maliki “received an official invitation to visit Lebanon,” adding that the prime minister “he invited his Lebanese counterpart to visit Iraq to discuss the development of relations between the two brotherly countries.”
The Iraq and Lebanon have maintained diplomatic relations since 1943, and relations were relatively close during the former regime, and cut off those relations in the year 1994, when it killed Iraqi intelligence exhibitions Beirut-based student-Suhail, to return to normal before 2001, and after 2003 evolved those relationships dramatically when he criticized the Iraq Israel during the war in Lebanon in 2006, and after that date officials began two countries exchanged visits, where he visited former Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora Baghdad in 2008, and in July of 2010, he visited the Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki Beirut to offer condolences on the death of the religious authority Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah.


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REMEMBER the good old days when commercials stopped once you turned off the television? Now it's not even safe to curl up in an armchair with a good book anymore. With the announcement last week that the jewelry concern Bulgari commissioned Fay Weldon's new novel, it seems advertising has trumped fiction. Appropriately titled ''The Bulgari Connection,'' the book includes a plot involving the sale of a painting containing a Bulgari necklace, vivid descriptions of pieces made by the Italian jeweler and one character obsessed by Bulgari's overwhelming aesthetic.
Upon discovering the Bulgari connection, the literary community was aghast. How could Fay Weldon accept money for her art from a corporate sponsor? How, in good conscience, could she blithely agree to mention said sponsor a minimum of 12 times in a work of fiction? And, more important, why had no one thought of this before?
Ms. Weldon can probably stay afloat without corporate patronage, but legions of writers who died paupers might have considered an arrangement like hers. What harm would it have done if Herman Melville, for instance, accepted kickbacks from the Nantucket Tourism Board? After all, he was planning to set eight chapters of ''Moby-Dick'' there anyway. Melville could have feigned indecision about the setting, then instigated a little bidding war with Cape Cod or Sag Harbor. Sure, he may have been forced to plug the whale watch or subtly insert the motto of the Nantucket Life-Saving Museum (''You have to go out -- but you don't have to come back''), but otherwise his story could have stayed pretty much the same.
Poor Melville. He didn't even get paid for having a character named Starbuck.
The history of literature is simply littered with missed advertising opportunities. In ''The Importance of Being Earnest,'' Oscar Wilde mentions the Grand Hotel in Paris. Unfortunately, it appears that Wilde never asked the Grand Hotel for remuneration or even a weekend discount package. To add insult to injury, he later died bankrupt in Paris, not at the Grand Hotel but at an obscure hotel in the Latin Quarter. Wilde also referred to Perrier-Jouët in the play without so much as a prompt by the champagne maker.
It seems especially sad that writers like Wilde, or Dawn Powell, who wrote so often and knowledgeably about luxury items, would end their lives in poverty, without ever getting the free samples they deserved.
Of course Hollywood has learned from the mistakes of the past, charging fees to feed Reese's Pieces to E.T., drive a BMW through chase scenes or sign on to America Online. If only the era of product placement -- now a billion-dollar industry -- had arrived sooner, a jewelry design house might have underwritten the bejeweled bird in ''The Maltese Falcon,'' and Dashiell Hammett might not have died quite so penniless.
But writerly endorsements carry special weight. Authors have often done wonders for brands without even meaning to. Jack Kerouac single-handedly made Cadillacs cool. The children's book series ''Eloise'' has long served as subliminal advertising for the Plaza Hotel. With ''The Old Man and the Sea,'' Ernest Hemingway unwittingly started a fishing craze in Key West. Hemingway also popularized Pamplona, while F. Scott Fitzgerald sent readers flocking to visit the French Riviera for white beaches and nervous breakdowns.
In fact, many fiction writers got their start in advertising. Joseph Heller started out as an ad copywriter, as did Salman Rushdie, Don DeLillo, Dorothy Sayers and Elmore Leonard. In the 1960's, Ms. Weldon herself worked as a copywriter for Ogilvy & Mather, where she generated the campaigns ''Go to work on an egg'' and ''Unzip a banana.''
For aspiring writers hoping to quit their day jobs and get a patron, a jewelry company doesn't seem like the worst choice of muse: jewels make fine plot elements and they're profitable without being carcinogenic or fattening. To her credit, Ms. Weldon admires her benefactor and is forthright about having one.
The idea that others may not be quite as forthright is what raises concern. Before you know it, readers will whisper about how exactly Truman Capote picked Tiffany's for breakfast anyway. And after that, who knows? When the scandal dies down, a few National Book Award winners might make a few discreet phone calls to Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, Mikimoto . . . Then Cartier will surreptitiously approach Stephen King and beg him to write ''The Cartier Conspiracy,'' a book that is part novel, part catalog: yes, a ''novelog'' in which the reader can shop for pearls between chapters.
This new genre could destroy literature as we know it -- but at least your next unsolicited fall catalog could be a thriller.


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Gen Con Indy 2023 kicks off in Downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH-TV) —Indianapolis is gearing up to kick off Gen Con Indy 2023, penned as North America’s largest gaming convention.
Celebrating its 20th year in the city, the event draws in thousands of gamers, cosplayers, and pop culture fans from Indianapolis and across the world. It runs from Aug. 3-6 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Organizers expect over 70,000 fans to gather to celebrate. The event’s exhibit hall will host more than 19,000 events, from classic board games to card games, panel discussions, and more.
The Costume Contest and Film Festival will showcase incredible creativity and talent within the cosplaying community. Alongside these beloved attractions, attendees can explore new games, meet industry professionals, and network with like-minded individuals.
The convention opened its doors on Thursday morning with Gen Con officials welcoming attendees and a performance by Magic Sword. A Block Party on South Street with food trucks and music artists A-Squared and DJ Little Town.
Join the fun by getting a single-day pass starting from $17 or four-day passes. Kids 10 years old and under can get in for free when accompanied by an adult badge holder.


Reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting news; conducting any news organization as a business; with a special emphasis on electronic journalism and the transformation of journalism in the Digital Age.
The White House has just confirmed, no doubt unintentionally, that the US government’s premier international broadcaster, Voice of America, is independent from the Trump administration. A shrill commentary posted on the White House website April 10 assailed VOA for “promoting propaganda” of the Chinese government about the novel coronavirus epidemic. The evidence? A tweeted video showing residents of Wuhan watching a light show following the lifting of that city’s lockdown, and another tweet showing that the covid-19 death toll in the United States “exceeds the official China tally.
In a letter to Senate leadership and appropriators, 20 senators stress that the widespread impact of the pandemic – including plummeting advertising revenue – could decimate regional and local news outlets even as communities have become increasingly reliant on their reporting amidst the public health crisis. Already some newspapers have reduced or eliminated print editions, while other news outlets have furloughed staff. During this unprecedented public health crisis, people need to have access to their trusted local news outlets for this reliable and sometimes life-saving information.
Groups Call on Congress to Fund Journalism and Treat Local News as Essential Service during Pandemic
A coalition of more than 45 organizations and scholars has called on Congress to include vital funding for local news in the next coronavirus stimulus package. Free Press Action, PEN America, Common Cause, and other organizations urged the House and Senate leadership to consider local press an “essential service” vital to the nation’s health, prosperity, and recovery. The organizations ask Congress to allocate at least $5 billion to support local journalism in the next stimulus package.
When millions of people read his coverage of the internet and its ripples, Anick Jesdanun made sure they got all the facts and the context they needed. For more than two decades, Jesdanun helped generations of readers understand the emerging internet and its impact on the world. And while his work may have been about screens and computers and virtual networks, Jesdanun’s large life was about the world and exploring all of the corners of it that he could, virtual and physical alike.
FCC Commissioner Carr Attacks Free Press for Urging the Agency to Provide Guidance on the Broadcast of False Information
On April 2, Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr responded to a right-wing blogger’s question about a recent Free Press petition urging the agency to help prevent the spread of false COVID-19 information via broadcast outlets. Commissioner Carr said: “This is a sweeping and dangerous attempt by the far left to weaponize the FCC against conservative media outlets and elected officials. They want to turn the FCC into a roving speech police empowered to go after the left’s political opponents."
China has forced local staff to quit their jobs at a number of US media organisations operating in the country, dealing another blow to news groups caught in a diplomatic stand-off between Beijing and Washington. Apparently at least five Chinese citizens working for the New York Times and Voice of America have been fired this week by the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will expel American journalists working for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center canvassed technology experts in the summer of 2019 to gain their insights about the potential future effects of people’s use of technology on democracy. Overall, 979 technology innovators, developers, business and policy leaders, researchers, and activists responded to the following query:
McClatchy, the publisher that operates The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee and other newspapers, filed for bankruptcy protection, another sign of a collapsing local news industry. In a Chapter 11 filing in New York, the company, one of the largest news publishers in the US, said it planned to restructure its pension obligations and the more than $700 million in debt it has struggled with for years as it tried to strengthen its digital business.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo escalated his clash with a respected National Public Radio journalist Mary Loui Kelly on Jan 25, lashing out at her and what he called the “unhinged” news media in an extraordinary statement. A day earlier, he abruptly ended an interview with her and delivered what the news outlet described as a profanity-laced rant. The statement, which used the fiery language to attack the news media that has become a trademark of President Donald Trump and his allies, ignited outrage online among foreign policy experts, scholars of diplomacy and press freedom advocates.


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Michael Paul Chan (born June 26, 1950) is an American television and film actor. Some of his recent television work includes Judge Lionel Ping on Arrested Development, Robbery Homicide Division, Dr. Lee in the Joel Schumacher directed "Batman & Robin," and Detective Michael Tao on the TNT series The Closer. He had a recurring role in The Wonder Years as Mr. Chong. He also played the role of Dr. Louis Rob in Mrs. Harris and appears in the independent film, Americanese. Recently, he was seen playing the bookie "Andy" on the daytime drama the Young and the Restless.
In 1994, Chan played Roberts in The War Prayer (Babylon 5) TV episode.


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MANILA, May 30 - Pervasive charcoal production in many parts nationwide is rapidly putting at risk preservation efforts of the forests, aggravating impacts of global warming and climate change to the country.
Climate Change Secretary Heherson T. Alvarez said the battle against deforestation should now also take into account the impacts of charcoal production, branding the industry as the silent killer of the Philippine forest.
Alvarez said the failure to curb rampant charcoal production contributes to massive depletion of the countrys forests, which consequently causes more disastrous cyclones entering the Philippines.
Charcoal producers cut trees in watershed areas and forest, which prevent drought during El Niño and serves as carbon sink of the world, Alvarez explained.
According to Alvarez, charcoal makers usually cut trees like ipil-ipil, mahogany, gmelina, and madre de cacao, among others, to burn and produce wood charcoal.
He lamented that the charcoal producers cut trees indiscriminately, even chopping down juvenile trees in the forests, and has employed a technology that enable them to sustain their business as an all-season activity.
In hindsight, Alvarez said charcoal makers thrive only during the summer or dry season when it is easier to dehydrate wood.
Nowadays, he added, charcoal makers learned of a tool to produce it even during the wet season that they even manage to produce an average of 500 sacks of coal per production.
But he pointed out that the forest is vital in addressing climate change because trees help in the capture of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Alvarez stressed that the atmosphere is now loaded with greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide which causes global warming and climate change.
He likewise said that forests as well as watersheds each play a crucial role in the entire river basin system since rainwater they have absorbed goes deep down to the aquifers and towards tributaries downstream that assist in easing out effects of drought or dry spell.
River basins are interlocking and integrated ecosystems, encompassing the entire land surface dissected and drained by streams and creeks that flow downhill into one another, and eventually into one lake, wetland or a catchment area. The final destination is an estuary or an ocean. A river basin sends all the water falling on the surrounding land into a central river collection.
Furthermore, Alvarez emphasized that diminishing forest cover likewise affect the rich flora and fauna of the Philippines.
The forest, its biodiversity, soils, and water resources are already being threatened by excessive human activities, such as unsustainable harvesting of timber and other forest products for charcoal production, said Alvarez, who is also the Vice Chairman of the Climate Change Commission.
The CCC asks local government units to rally round initiatives to step up forest conservation and restrict charcoal making in order to boost nationwide efforts against global warming and climate change.(PNA)


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What are the pros? Good past tomato, with issues
What are the cons? Blossom end rot, slow to ripen
I grow a variety of tomato plants every year, some tried and true, and some new. I try to choose plants that are good for the Willamette Valley, which tends to have cool nights all summer. This was my first try for Jersey and I won't try again. There was a lot of blossom end rot, and a friend I shared plants with was also disappointed. The fruit that made it was great, but as promised, this is a 90 day tomato and in this climate, probably not the best choice. I do start all plants in a cold house and 7 varieties of tomato I grew did great. I've been growing tomatoes for 17 years and do rotate crops and apply lime, etc. I won't recommend it for this area, but sounds like a good choice for longer growing seasons.
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The route from Falzarego (2,117m) is a racket using the paths #441 and #422. I write the route according with the normal orientation taking the first signal to summit descending across the other part of the ellipse but I saw a few of mountaineer walking from the other side. It's difficult to choose that's better for climb because the two routes have the same difficulty. Both have some sections of easy scramble (a little exposed).
Time: around 1h+1h
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Signal Path Scramble col East
In the parking you take the path #441 signalling Nuvolau and Averau's refuges. The good path has a nice approach to North face of our round peak viewing the sharp Averau in left side. Near of the big wall NW of Crda Negra you see the signal to right indicating #422 Croda Negra. It's the momento to leave the other path turning to walk in direction to the west face of our peak. The path is a little confuse among the stones and the scree but it goes to some small terraces using the hands to reach the wide upper part. It's very easy now to walk the big shoulder of the mountain following the cairns (the paint is not visible in some places) to reach the summit. You must be careful with fog because the right side has a cut in the ridge.
For the descent you see near of the summit the confluence of marks of paint and you follow to right side (left if you come to the summit) descending across a path with some of scree reaching a exposed small terrace. You walk over a plain rock (dangerous with rain) turning to a exposed path in the hillside. In a point you must use the hands to descent across a easy chimney but the rest is a nice walk to reach a col at East of the peak. From the col you can see a nice view of Civetta and the road of Passo Giau. You turn to left descending to the small valley between Croda Negra and Averau reaching the crosspath with the signals to right side of continuation to refuges Averau and Nuvolau. For the return the path is evident with good signals of paint crossing the signal of first deviation to summit and reaching finally the Passo Falzarego.
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FLYER on healthy prevention strategies to address heart disease
1. Develop a one-page flyer that describes healthy prevention strategies to address heart disease as one of the leading causes of death for the native Indian-American minority group.
2. Refer to the resource “Healthy People 2020” for information regarding healthy prevention strategies. This is the web-site for the healthy people 2020
Make a flyer on Microsoft document and be creative please. You can draw a picture of a native Indian-American going to the clinic or something similar related to the subject on the flyer

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text: Temporal binding refers to a phenomenon whereby the time interval between a cause and its effect is perceived as shorter than the same interval separating two unrelated events. We examined the developmental profile of this phenomenon by comparing the performance of groups of children (aged 6-7-, 7-8-, and 9-10- years) and adults on a novel interval estimation task. In Experiment 1, participants made judgments about the time interval between i) their button press and a rocket launch, and ii) a non-causal predictive signal and rocket launch. In Experiment 2, an additional causal condition was included in which participants made judgments about the interval between an experimenter’s button press and the launch of a rocket. Temporal binding was demonstrated consistently and did not change in magnitude with age: estimates of delay were shorter in causal contexts for both adults and children. Additionally, the magnitude of the binding effect was greater when participants themselves were the cause of an outcome compared to when they were mere spectators. This suggests that although causality underlies the binding effect, intentional action may modulate its magnitude. Again, this was true of both adults and children. Taken together, these results are the first to suggest that the binding effect is present and developmentally constant from childhood into adulthood.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The design of the new bridge across the Sacramento River was unveiled Friday amid a lot of fanfare from city officials.
The new $200 million bridge was described as a one of a kind in the world for a number of reasons, not the least of which was who had a say in the design.
“More than 3,800 people participated in the process. We had numerous public meetings,” said Sacramento City Councilman Jeff Harris.
The final design was reduced from 10 concepts.
T.Y. Lin International Group, the designers of the east span of the Bay Bridge, made numerous changes based on public input. The result is an airy archway with curving towers that will lift the roadway out of the way of river traffic.
No lifting archway has ever been built in the world.
Wide walkways for pedestrians and bike and scooter paths are included, as well as resting spots to view the river.
It will accommodate buses and possibly light rail in the future, making it environmentally friendly.
But the bridge goes beyond aesthetics.
It replaces the I Street Bridge, built in 1911 for Ford Model T traffic. Pedestrians and bicyclists take their lives in their hands when using it.
“It connects us to places, it connects us to all places we’re trying to get to,” said West Sacramento City Councilman Chris Ledesma. “So from our resident’s perspective, that means we can cross the river with ease.”
The new bridge will connect West Sacramento with the new Kaiser Permanente hospital and soccer field in the Rail Yards, as well as the Powerhouse Science Center and the renovation of Old Sacramento.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui helped secure $88 million for the new bridge.
“It will stand out on its own as the Tower Bridge has stood out on its own,” she explained. “It doesn’t compete. It only shows that we are looking out for the future.”
Now that the design is settled on, residents should expect construction to begin in the next year or two.


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Chris Brown attacked in NY club: spokesman Chris Brown accepts the award for best R&B album for "F.A.M.E." at the 54th annua...
Chris Brown accepts the award for best R&B album for "F.A.M.E." at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
R&B star Chris Brown was attacked in a fight at a New York club early on Thursday morning, his spokesman said, as rapper Drake was on his way out of the nightspot.
"Chris, Karrueche (Brown's girlfriend) and his friends were victims of a brutal attack last night at WIP. They sustained several injuries. Chris and his party are cooperating with NY authorities who are pursuing this incident further," Brown's spokesman, Jeff Raymond, said in a statement
Drake's spokeswoman Allison Elbl Striegel issued a statement saying the 25-year-old singer "did not participate in any wrongdoing of any kind last night at W.i.P. He was on his way out of the club when the altercation began. He did not engage in any activity which resulted in injury to person or damage to property."
Details were not released by New York City police, who said they were investigating the incident at Manhattan club WIP in which eight men and women had cuts, bruises and other injuries.
An NYPD spokeswoman would not say if Brown, who won a Grammy for his album "F.A.M.E.," or Drake, whose hits include "Take Care," were involved. Brown tweeted a picture of his face with a cut on his chin, then deleted it.
Pictures of the nightclub with shattered glass and furniture strewn around a cavernous room were posted on the Internet, and celebrity websites carried reports from unnamed sources about a fight between friends and associates of the two singers.
Police said the injured were treated at a hospital and released.
Several celebrity media outlets reported that the fight broke out between Brown and Drake over singer Rihanna, who they both dated.
Brown, 23, was previously arrested and pleaded guilty to beating Rihanna in February 2009. He was sentenced to five years probation.


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Karachi: Commissioner Karachi started visits of the offices of deputy commissioner with paying visit to the office of deputy commissioner Malir.
On the occasion he also spoke to an open Katchery. He said it is the responsibility of deputy and assistant commissioners to solve the problems of people and facilitate them. He said assistant commissioners would be held responsible for price hike and profiteering in their respective subdivisions.
He ordered to raze all illegal hydrants in district Malir and take legal action against those stealing water. He also instructed to improve anti-polio campaign and also to remove encroachments.


Andor Launches New ZL41 Cell and Sona sCMOS Cameras
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The Andor Integrated Laser Engine (ILE) is a third generation multi-line laser source delivering between two and eight laser lines via one, two or three optical fibre outputs for millisecond switching between imaging modes and tools like Confocal, TIRF and FRAPPA.
Key features of the ultra-stable platform include active thermal control, vibration isolation and optimal laser beam management to deliver robust long-lived performance. Utilizing primarily direct modulation (DM) lasers, the ILE achieves unrivalled spectral range, efficiency and stability. Fifty to more than one hundred milliwatts is available on most DM laser lines, providing plenty of power for your bio-imaging and spectroscopy needs. ILE is available in Class 3B and Class 4 models.
Control of the unit is via either RS-232, USB2 or direct analog/TTL control of individual lasers via rear panel connections. The unit provides fast laser blanking via 4 inputs to allow multi-camera, FRAP and user-specified control for flexibility.
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The ILE offers exceptional flexibility in system configuration so you can tailor the ILE to the exact requirements of your application. The ILE is available in base configurations offering up to 4 (ILE-400), 7 (ILE-700) or 8 (ILE-800) laser lines, as well as both single mode and multi-mode port options. In addition the ILE has been designed to enable in-field upgrades so that your system may evolve to meet your future research needs. In-field upgrades only applicable to adding lasers and a second ILE unit (e.g. ILE-400 to ILE-700, or ILE-400-M to ILE-800-M).


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Dajiban (Japanese for "Dodge Van") are a huge craze in Japan. Originally used to transport motorcycles to the track, enthusiasts found that fun could be had with the transport van as well as the bike! And so the Dajiban craze was born. Transport vans (almost always Dodge's) are prepped for competition with suspension mods, racing wheels, and aero tweaks, then let loose on track to race--usually sideways!
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Poll: Most Latinos say they have been hurt by immigration debate, fallout
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2007 (AP): Most Latinos say the immigration debate and U.S. Congress’ failure to overhaul immigration laws has hurt them, and many fear deportation for themselves, a relative or close friend, a poll showed Thursday.
The survey, conducted by the nonpartisan Pew Hispanic Center, found that Latinos in the United States are generally satisfied with their own lives and optimistic about the future. Yet many are wary of negative reactions prompted by heightened attention to undocumented immigration in Congress and the presidential campaign trail, and they increasingly cite discrimination as a problem.
Sixty-four percent said the immigration debate and Congress' failure to enact bills revamping immigration laws has made life harder for Latinos. Just more than half said the increased attention to immigration has hurt them personally, ranging from 12 percent who said they are having more trouble keeping a job to 24 percent who said they are less likely to travel outside the U.S.
A minority—41 percent—said they or someone close has experienced discrimination in the past five years. That proportion has grown since 31 percent said so in a 2002 poll by Pew and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Roughly eight in 10 say they think discrimination against Hispanics is a problem in schools, the workplace and when it comes to success in the United States, with an increase in those citing school discrimination since 2002 and the other numbers changing little.
``Hispanics in this country are feeling vulnerable in the current political and policy environment,'' said Paul Taylor, acting director of the center.
There are about 47 million Latinos in the U.S., about 16 percent of the country's population. President George W. Bush and Congress have flopped in their efforts to enact legislation dealing with the country's 12 million illegal immigrants, which include many Latinos, but increased deportations and tighter limits on government benefits have put pressure on the Latino communities.
The issue has also become a major one in the 2008 presidential campaign, particularly with Republican candidates who have stressed how they would crack down on a problem widely cited by Republican voters as a top concern.
The poll found 53 percent of Latinos said they worry about deportation for themselves, a relative or close friend, including 33 percent who said they worry about it a lot. While foreign-born Latinos were most anxious, even one in three native-born Latinos—who are all U.S. citizens—expressed worry.
Seven in 10 Latinos say their own quality of life is either good or excellent, yet they are widely divided over the status of the nation's Latinos overall. One in three say that nationally, the situation for Latinos has worsened over the past year, a quarter say it has improved and nearly four in 10 say it has stayed the same.
Even so, the survey found, more than three-fourths are confident that Latino children will do better economically than Latinos are doing today.
The study also found that 75 percent of Latinos said undocumented immigrants help the economy by providing low-cost workers, while 17 percent said it hurts by driving down wages. By 48 percent to 40 percent, more non-Latinos said it has hurt the economy.
Large numbers of Latinos opposed steps taken to crack down on undocumented immigration, including 75 percent who oppose workplace raids and 55 percent who object to states checking immigration status before providing driver's licenses.
The poll was conducted from Oct. 3 through Nov. 9 and involved telephone interviews with 2,003 Latino adults. It had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.7 percentage points.
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Angels on Ice
See how the Angels got on at the new Planet Ice in Norwich
Take a look inside the new Planet Ice in Norwich. Learn to skate with the Galaxy Gliders or have a go on your own! See what happened when the Heart Angels took to the ice here.


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As well as getting on top of your own personal savings and workplace pensions, it’s important that you understand the State Pension and what this means for your retirement. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions around the State Pension and what your entitlement may be, so within the next five minutes we’ll look to provide you with all the information you need and alleviate any confusion.
The clock is ticking, so let’s get started!
So, what is the State Pension?
The State Pension is a regular payment from the government, which most people can claim once they reach State Pension age. The new State Pension was introduced in 2016, replacing the old two-tier system which included a “basic pension” and an “additional pension”. This new “flat-rate” State Pension, was designed to be simpler.
The age at which you can start to access your State Pension has been increasing and is set to rise further. Currently, both men and women can claim their State Pension from the age of 65. However, this is set to reach 66 by 2020 and 67 by 2028.
How much State Pension will I get?
The short answer is not very much, unfortunately! The amount you’ll receive is based on the National Insurance Contributions you make during your working life.
To receive the maximum possible amount, you will need to have 35 “qualifying” years.
The full State Pension is currently worth £168.60 per week, totaling £8,767.20 per year, however not everyone will be entitled to this amount. You’ll need to have 10 years of National Insurance Contributions to receive the bare minimum. To receive the maximum possible amount, you’ll need to have 35 “qualifying” years.
In addition to this, if you’re a man born before 6 April 1951 or a woman born before 6 April 1953, you may be eligible to receive more due to the age you were when the new State Pension rules came into effect. For more details, check the government’s website.
What if I haven’t paid National Insurance Contributions consistently?
If there have been periods in your career where you haven’t been working or paying your National Insurance for various reasons, there’s no need to worry. You may be entitled to claim National Insurance Credits, which can help you fill in the gaps in your contribution record.
Credits are vital for people who are unemployed, have a low income or may be claiming benefits. You’ll also be able to claim credits if you haven’t been able to work due to ill-health, looking after children or completing jury service. These are just a few examples, more information on National Insurance Credits, and how to apply for them, can be found here.
You may also have gaps in your National Insurance records if you’ve worked abroad or have been self-employed during your career. If this is the case, you’ll be able to make voluntary contributions. These are known as Class 3 Contributions and can help you make up for the years you may have missed. However, you can normally only make voluntary contributions for gaps within the previous six years.
How can I check my State Pension?
With the value of your state pension entirely dependent on your National Insurance Contributions, it can be complicated to figure out how much you will be entitled for yourself.
To calculate the amount you’ll be eligible for, you can use gov.uk. This will give you a better idea of what your income may look like in later life and help you to plan for your retirement. It will also allow you to see your options and show you how could improve the amount you will receive.
Is my State Pension enough for me to live off?
Baroness Ros Altmann, has said that this shows the UK’s State Pension is not sustainable for retirement.
If you’re eligible for the full State Pension, as mentioned earlier, you’ll have an annual income of just under £9,000. The UK has one of the worst State Pensions in the developed world, with it only offering 29% of the average earnings, compared to the Netherlands who offer 100.6%. Former pensions minister, Baroness Ros Altmann, has said that this shows the UK’s State Pension is not sustainable for retirement.
Research by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association indicated that just over £20,000 per year is needed for a “moderate” retirement for an individual. This will allow for some flexibility and a higher level of financial security, on top of a few luxuries. In order to achieve this income of £20,000 in retirement, you’ll need to have the necessary provisions in place to ensure you’re not reliant on just your State Pension.
If you’re unsure of what your income may be in later life, you can use our pension calculator to get a better picture of this. Our calculator will allow you to set a retirement goal and work out what additional savings you may need to make, to afford a comfortable retirement.
Do I have to draw my State Pension as soon as I reach State Pension age?
Although you’ll have access to your State Pension as soon as you turn 65 (currently), it’s not obligatory to claim it straight away. Delaying when you start to claim it can be useful and may allow you to boost your income when you eventually need it.
For every nine weeks you defer taking your State Pension, it will increase in value by 1%. So, if you were to delay taking it by a year, that would be an increase of nearly 6%. The additional amount should also increase each year in line with inflation too.
It’s important to double check this applies to your personal circumstances, as if you’re claiming certain benefits, you may not be permitted to this additional amount.
Make sure you’re planning ahead!
So, as you can see, it’s vital that you think ahead to your retirement and check that you have the necessary savings in place to give you the lifestyle you want in later life. There are various ways you can look to increase your retirement income, whether this is from a job, the State Pension or a personal pension, but it’s important to think about this sooner rather than later. The State Pension is a base that you’ll need to build upon with other funds.
If you have any questions about this or anything else, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can speak to one of our BeeKeepers on 020 3457 8444, via LiveChat on our website, or feel free to drop us an email too. We’re always happy to help!

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