Are you looking for the best laptops in Pakistan? This article will discuss some of the best laptops in Pakistan and their prices.
You just need to read this article till the end to get familiar with the best laptops.
Why do we need laptops? We need laptops for different purposes as needed.
Some of us use laptops just for online streaming or gaming. while some of us use laptops for online work.
For this purpose, we need to know the best laptops and their prices.
When it comes to finding the best laptops in Pakistan, there are a few factors to consider.
For starters, you’ll want to check out the processor, RAM, storage, and display size of the laptop to make sure it fits your needs.
You’ll also want to consider the battery life, portability, and overall build quality of the laptop.
Following are some tips for buying a laptop.
Tips for buying a Laptop
Here are a few tips to help you make the best purchase:
- Consider your budget: Decide on the amount you are willing to spend and then look for laptops that fit within your budget.
- Choose the right screen size: Most laptops come in sizes ranging from 11.6 to 17.3 inches. Choose the size that fits your lifestyle best.
- Evaluate the processor speed: The processor is the most important part of your laptop and will determine how quickly it can run tasks and applications. Make sure you choose a laptop with a processor that is powerful enough for your needs.
- Look at the memory and storage: Memory is the amount of space available to run applications and store data. Storage is the capacity of the hard drive and determines how much data can be stored. Make sure you choose a laptop with enough memory and storage for your needs.
- Think about battery life: Most laptops have a battery life of four to eight hours. Make sure you choose a laptop with a battery life that will last through your daily activities.
- Consider other features: Look for features like a backlit keyboard, touch screen, touchpad, and built-in camera.
- Read reviews: Take the time to read reviews of the laptop you are considering to get an idea of how well it performs and what other users think of it.
Now let’s have a look at some of the best laptops.
Top 6 best laptops in Pakistan
To help you make a decision, here will discuss some of the best laptops in Pakistan right now.
- HP Pavilion x360 14-dh1010TU
- Dell Inspiron 15 5593
- Apple MacBook Air 13
- Acer Aspire 5
- Lenovo IdeaPad S145
- Asus VivoBook S14
Now let’s learn the details of these best laptops.
HP Pavilion x360 14-dh1010TU
This laptop is an excellent choice for a variety of uses.
It comes with a 14-inch full HD display, a 10th Gen Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.
It has a sleek design and a 360-degree hinge for easy switching between laptop and tablet modes.
It also features a variety of ports, including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and an audio jack.
The HP Pavilion x360 14-dh1010TU is currently available in Pakistan at a price of Rs. 78,000.
Additionally, it comes with Windows 10 Home pre-installed, so you’ll be ready to go right away.
With all these features, the HP Pavilion x360 14-dh1010TU is sure to be a great investment.
Dell Inspiron 15 5593
The Dell Inspiron 15 5593 is a great laptop for home and business use.
It features an Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and a 15.6-inch touchscreen display.
It also has a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint reader. The estimated price for this laptop in Pakistan is around PKR. 92,000.
This laptop is perfect for multitasking and streaming media.
It also has a long-lasting battery life, so you can stay productive while on the go.
Apple MacBook Air 13
The Apple MacBook Air 13 is a great option if you’re looking for a great laptop.
It has a long battery life and a lightweight yet durable design that make it perfect for everyday use.
It has great performance thanks to its 8th generation Intel Core processor and 8GB of RAM.
Plus, its 13-inch Retina display provides a stunning display for your photos, videos, and other content.
Overall, it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable laptop.
The current price of an Apple MacBook Air 13 in Pakistan is around Rs. 125,000.
However, prices can vary depending on the type and model of the laptop.
You can check out different stores and compare prices to find the best deal.
Acer Aspire 5
The Acer Aspire 5 is a great choice for everyday computing.
It has a fast processor, plenty of storage, and a crisp display.
It’s lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for taking with you on the go.
Plus, it comes with plenty of features, such as a backlit keyboard, USB Type-C ports, and a fingerprint reader for added security.
The price for the Acer Aspire 5 in Pakistan varies depending on the retailer and the model you are looking for.
Generally, prices start at around Rs. 60,000 and can go up to around Rs. 100,000.
Lenovo IdeaPad S145
The Lenovo IdeaPad S145 is a great choice for everyday use.
It features a 15.6 inch HD display, an 8th Generation Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive for plenty of storage.
It also has a long-lasting battery life and is lightweight and portable, making it ideal for taking on the go.
Plus, it comes with a suite of useful software pre-loaded, including Windows 10 and Microsoft Office.
If you are interested in purchasing a Lenovo IdeaPad S145, you can check out the Lenovo website for the latest prices and availability.
Asus VivoBook S14
Looking for an Asus VivoBook S14? I’d recommend checking out the S14 (S433) model.
It comes with a 14-inch full HD display, an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
It’s a great laptop for anyone looking for a powerful and reliable machine.
Plus, it has a sleek metal design and a long battery life that can last up to 10 hours.
The Asus VivoBook S14 is currently available in Pakistan with an approximate price range of PKR 75,000 to PKR 90,000, depending on the model and configuration.
After careful consideration of the features, and prices of the best laptops available in Pakistan.
We can confidently conclude that the HP Pavilion x360, Asus VivoBook S14, Acer Aspire 5, and all the laptops.
We have discussed the best laptops above. Ultimately, the best laptop for you depends on your specific needs, budget, and preferences.


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A major new report about childhood poverty in Finland finds that 16% of teenagers from low income families don’t think they’ll ever achieve their dreams.
That’s one of the key findings from the Save The Children research published on Wednesday om a report called ‘Children’s Voice 2019’ which asked young people aged 13-17 about their thoughts on poverty, unemployment, security, climate change, inequality and empowerment.
A total of 565 children from all over Finland took part in the survey.
The results of the survey show that the family’s financial situation is reflected in the children’s dreams and future plans. Children from low-income families have a weaker faith in the future and are more likely to be bullied by children from well-to-do families. Wealth is also reflected in concerns about the child’s own mental well-being.
“I’m not good at building relationships and I’m easily left alone more than I would like. There are huge mental health problems in my family and in my family” said one of the participating young people.
And what are some of their dreams? The young people who took part in the survey said most often they have dreams about studying, work, family and relationships, and living a happy life without much worry. They also dreamed of traveling but saw money and health as obstacles to achieving those ambitions.
Key findings on family and poverty
Some of the key findings of the study showed 11% of young people said their family is either ‘poor’ or ‘quite poor’; while 21% of respondents said their family was ‘rich’ or ‘quite rich’.
Among single-parent families 23% said they thought they were ‘poor’ or ‘quite poor’ and of these children a quarter said their parent was unemployed.
A third of the single-parent families have four or more children, and children who live alone or apart from their guardian have more experiences of poverty than others, a group which includes those living in foster families or children’s homes.
“In the shop, you have to think about the cheapest product and we can’t afford to have hobbies or travel” said one child.
“We can’t afford good food or nice clothes. I’d like to go to a concert and a café at least once a month like normal people” said another of the young respondents.
“Books for upper secondary school have to be bought after the pay day so that there is enough money for them. I don’t really get new clothes and sometimes even going to the grocery store is tight” one of the young people said.

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Pernod Ricard and Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI) presented the Connecticut Food Bank with a check for $14,284, which will afford the non-profit to serve 28,568 meals. The program, which started six years ago, features Sonoma’s Kenwood Vineyard Wines and CDI donating two meals for each bottle of Kenwood Vineyard Wines sold during the month of November. The 2015 campaign saw 1,190 cases sold, a 20 percent increase from 2014.
“On behalf of all our employees at Connecticut Distributors, our Sonoma County friends from Kenwood Vineyards, and our local Connecticut Food Bank, we wanted to take a moment to extend our sincere appreciation for your support of a program that has become tradition for Connecticut. With your help, we were able to provide 28,568 meals to the food insecure [in our state],” said Steve Drew, Business Manager, CDI.


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Sensei Mark Pickering
I am, currently, 6th Dan, Shidoin and I am a member of the British Birankai Teaching Committee. I am also the Chairman of Birankai Austria.
My first experience as a martial artist was in Judo as a junior. I followed on from that and entered the ring as a boxer, where a lot of my experience was gained on the street. After boxing, I worked all over the world in security as a bodyguard. During this time I started Aikido (1985) under Shihan Tony Cassells, 6th Dan. By the time I reached Shodan in 1988, I had attended many courses led by a number of Japanese masters including; Kisshomaru Ueshiba (then Doshu), Waka Sensei (current Doshu), Chiba Sensei, Shibata Sensei, Miyamoto Sensei and many others.
Over the past 20 years I have travelled to Japan, the USA and Europe, where I have taught at various seminars. I have been teaching at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre for 19 years and have many adult and junior students. My senior Yudansha students, who have also travelled extensively for Aikido, have their own dojos. I believe weapons training should be as strong as body art, and have always taught and practised weapons, including Iaido, with the same vigour and enthusiasm.
Sensei Stuart Lovering
Chief instructor 4th Dan Shidoin: Tudor Grange
He himself was only a junior when he first started in 1988 after finding the calming side of it assisted him in the competions he used to compete in through his karate. Noticing the differance aikido was doing for him he continued to follow even though the reasons have changed over the years. He started aikido due to the interest in martial arts and has continued due to the enjoyment of giving other people the same experience he has had over the years and how it has helped him through his early years. He is now a member of the British Birankai Teaching Committee and holds the rank of 4th Dan Shidoin.
Sensei Andy Colclough
Assistant Instructor 3rd Dan Fukushidoin: Cocks Moors Woods
I started Aikido in 1994 after playing rugby for many years. My real interest has always been in martial arts and I have also learnt Judo and Karate. After trying Aikido for the first time I found what I had always been looking for in the martial arts, namely its etiquette and discipline. I have been studying Aikido for the past 15 years under the guidance of Sensei Mark Pickering 5 Dan. I gained my Shodan in 2000 and my Nidan in 2005. During my time in Aikido I have attended many courses around Britain and Europe and been taught by a number of Japanese instructors. Since 2003 I have made regular visits to Austria which has helped my study tremendously. I currently hold the rank of 3rd Dan Fukushidoin.
Sensei Jonathan Thomas
Assistant Instructor 1st Dan: Cocks Moors Woods
I trained with Sensei Pickering for a year as a teenager but going away to university, a combination of distractions and an inability to find the same quality of teaching led to a seven year period where I didn’t train. I started training again in 2000 and during that time have attended many courses taught by British and International Shihans alongside practice at local dojos. I attained 1st Dan in 2009.

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High Performance Computing User Site Census: Systems 2013
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g38gkw/high_performance) has announced the addition of Intersect360 Research's new report "High Performance Computing User Site Census: Systems 2013" to their offering.
The HPC User Site Census: Systems report, part of Intersect360 Research's Site Census series, provides a detailed examination of the server systems installed at a sample of HPC user sites. We surveyed a broad range of users about their current computer system installations, storage systems, networks, middleware, and the applications software supporting these computer installations. Other reports in this series include: HPC User Site Census: Processors; HPC User Site Census: Applications; HPC User Site Census: Interconnects/Networks; and HPC User Site Census: Storage.
Our goal in this report was to discover system-level trends within HPC user communities by examining supplier penetration, architecture trends, and node configurations.
Key findings of this Site Census surveys include the following:
- IBM, Dell, and HP were the top named vendors out of 44 in our all-site database. The top five named vendors (also including SGI and Cray) captured 61% of the systems market. Dell is the top named vendor within the commercial and academic sector while IBM is the top vendor at government sites.
- IBM, followed by Dell, were the top named vendors for number of nodes installed when outliers (i.e., systems with 2,000 or more nodes) are excluded.
- Two-processor nodes continue to dominate cluster installations at surveyed sites, with 61% market share. Four-processor nodes are installed on about 16% of the clusters. Both shares have been relatively consistent over the past five years.
- Multi-core processors represent the majority of systems shipped since 2006. For recent installations and upgrades, single-core processor share is now in very low single digits. Eight-core processors hold the greatest share, followed closely by six-core processors.
- Memory usage per node and processor are growing. Memory per core had remained relatively constant over the years until this year, when memory per core increased. As core count increases, so will memory requirements, affecting system design and cost.
- Accelerators are used on about 26% of the installed base with on-node being the preferred configuration. Share of systems with accelerators that were last modified in 2012 increased significantly to 44%, from 24% in 2011. Intersect360 Research believes that this technology is starting to be used beyond evaluation and testing for some applications, especially for those installations with high accelerator counts. Evaluation is still a significant share of accelerator installations as respondents compare NVIDIA GPUs to Intel Xeon Phi.
- HPC clusters
- MPP systems
- Server technologies
- Rack-mounted servers
- Memory configurations
- Accelerators and co-processors
- GPU computing
- Other accelerators or co-processors
- Hybrid (accelerated) system processors (e.g. Intel MIC, AMD Fusion) - Cloud computing, grid computing, utility computing
- Public cloud technologies
- Private cloud technologies
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g38gkw/high_performance
Source: Intersect360 Research
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Classic Home : A Unique Boutique
There’s a new kid on the block. Classic Home Furniture and Décor on Bond Street next to Newberry Bakery. I visited the store recently and found it difficult not to purchase everything I saw. With their many beautiful furniture pieces and curated one of a kind vintage items as well as custom made pottery and linens at reasonable prices, it is unlike any boutique in Bel Air. I asked owner Julia Dowell a few questions that many people have about decorating and about her new store.
1. How would you describe your store?
Classic Home is a family owned business in downtown Bel Air. We have new, refurbished and vintage furniture and home décor as well as local art and handmade gifts. We spend the time finding those pieces that you don’t see in most furniture stores. We also repair and restore furniture and build custom pieces if you can’t seem to find what you are looking for.
2. What are the top 5 must have things you would recommend for someone buying a new house.
* One vintage/antique piece in a room
rule that says all the furniture in your house needs to come from the same time period. In fact, mixing other styles can give your home a refreshing feel and add texture to a room.
* Wood warms things up
It’s seems that is all about painted furniture now and I love it but adding a natural wood element brings the warmth and peacefulness of the outdoors into your home.
* Don’t underestimate the entryway
This is the first impression your guests get of your home and who you are. Make it personal and welcoming. Also make it functional for your family. Have a place to drop your keys, shoes or bags. Even a small space can make a statement.
* Be patient
As much as you want everything totally finished, I suggest being a bit patient. Sometimes it takes time to find that great piece. Yes, you need places to sit and tables to eat at but some things can wait.
* Have fun
Your house is your home, your haven. Make it about you and your family. Make it relaxing and fun. That is truly what matters.
3. How can someone inexpensively incorporate new trends such as Farm House Chic into a dated house?
Incorporating new trends on a budget is so easy with thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets, Facebook marketplace and furniture consignment shops. Look at the magazines, watch the shows and pay attention to the little details. The small things can change a look of a room. We try to keep our prices low in the store to make it affordable and we are always happy to give decorating ideas. I have people bring in pictures of a challenging room looking for help.
4. What are the worst mistakes people make when trying to DIY furniture makeovers?
The biggest mistake people make is underestimating how much work and mess it is to DIY. We have had many frustrated customers bring us pieces that they have tried to do on their own and have given up. I would suggest doing lots of research first to know what you are getting into.
5. What types of services and products does your store provide that set you apart from other home design stores in the area?
We not only have the pieces that follow the current trends but the unique elements that will be the conversation starters in your home. The furniture we refurbish has good lines and strong bones. Our handmade items are one-of-a-kind things you will not find anywhere else.
Classic Home is a gem of a store. You should stop in and see what they’re about. I guarantee you will walk out with at the very least a smile, but most likely a bag of great finds. Mention this blog and receive 10% off a full price item until April 24th. Have a peek at what’s in store at http://classichomebelair.com.

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Fashion maven Rachel Zoe hosted the second annual Polo Hamptons Match at the estate of Maria & Kenneth Fishel Estate in Bridgehampton and brought along her husband Rodger and two young sons, Kaius and Skyler.
Presented by Porsche, Zoe who arrived in a flowy floral dress, celebrated her Social Life Magazine cover along with Publisher Justin Mitchell, Editor in Chief Devorah Rose, and caterer Andrea Correale.
Over 600 people enjoyed the Laurent-Perrier champagne bar and hors d’oeuvres from New York & Hampton’s caterer Elegant Affairs as they watched the thrilling Polo match.
The event was sponsored by Social Life Magazine, Laurent-Perrier champagne, Elegant Affairs, Turks & Caicos Tourism and Dawn & Frank Bodenchak for Sotheby’s International Realty.
A portion of all proceeds from the afternoon were donated to a local Hamptons charity.


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Students share their voice under new presidency
LAFAYETTE, Ind.— When President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, people from all over the world will be watching — and many of those were too young to vote in the recent election.
But Jordon Serrano, a junior at McCutcheon High School, said his generation has just as much at stake.
"The next four years are going have an effect on us, too," he said. "It might not seem like it at times, but a lot of people my age do care about what is going on around us. We are watching."
Kyle Julian, a fellow junior at McCutcheon, said while he would have voted for Donald Trump if he had the opportunity, he looks onto President Barack Obama's legacy with fondness.
"President Obama cared about the people, put his best foot first," Julian said. "I definitely think he made history."
Emily Jones, a senior at Clinton Prairie High School, said she fears for a future where younger voices are drowned out.
"President Obama made young people feel like we belonged in the political world," Jones said. "He gave us a seat at the table and listened when we spoke."
Julian said although he was a Trump supporter, he believed it would be Hillary Clinton coming out on top. He said this election should show people that no one ever really knows what the outcome ultimately will be.
"With him being a businessman, I think he is going to help our economy," Julian said. "I definitely think he doesn't know when to shut his mouth, which is more often than not a bad thing, but we have to give him a chance. It's trial and error."
Serrano said he didn't agree with how Trump conducted himself during the presidential race, but he is looking forward to a different side of the president-elect.
"It wasn't right for him to fib and egg people on at rallies, but when he was elected I feel like he was very professional," he said.
Jones, who was one month shy of being eligible to vote, said she doesn't exactly share the same view.
"Under Trump's presidency, I am fearful of people being marginalized," she said. "The criticism and belittlement people have received from Trump represent an attitude this country has worked for decades to rid itself of."
Leo Crampton, a seventh-grader at Tecumseh Middle School, said Trump's "loose-cannon attitude" worries him, as well.
"His tweets, actions, and words are extremely offensive and hurtful toward many, especially minorities," Crampton said. "He now has access to the nuclear codes, the military and all international governmental negotiations."
Julian said, however, things could be different with Trump in office compared with past presidents.
"A lot of politicians we have seen had their own agenda, I feel. I think it is a little different this time," Julian said. "I mean, we can't predict the future, but we will just have to see what comes."
Contact J&C families and education reporter Jillian Ellison at email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter: @JCellison_.

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Hi there, i am new to this forum. I'm looking for a bit of advice. I own a 93 2nd gen LS mx6 with a KFDE 2.0 engine and five foward gearbox and I'm currently looking to upgrade to a KL 2.5. Unfortunately the KL engine I'm getting doesn't come with the harness but only the brain. Would the 2.0 harness and my original gearbox work on the 2.5 engine?
Also how do i tell the difference between the 2.5 KLZE and the KLDE? Upon inspection of the 2.5 block all i see are the letters KL
Thanks for the info. I now have some info on differentiating between the KLZE and KLDE engine. In case the 2.5 engines that are available at my local dealers aren't the KLZE but the DE versions then i wouldn't bother with the swap seeing that they are rated around the same horsepower. If that's the case i want to try a rebuild on my 2.0 and turbo it.....but i've seen that the majority of parts on the net are for the 2.5 engines.
What i would really want to get this started is by buying a pre-made turbo manifold instead of fabricating it from scratch. I haven't done an indept search on the net as yet but glanced across this :
I didn't think there was a KF-DE engine. There's the KF-ZE from Japan and there is the FS-DE which was the I4 available in the USA. Unless the mx6 was already swapped when he bought it.
No there is actually a KF-DE. It's just like everything else with a K series engine, the jap one is faster lol.
K8-DE 1.8L- 99KW
K8-ZE 1.8L 108KW (I think)
KF-DE 2.0L - 104KW
KF-ZE 2.0L- 119KW
KL-DE 2.5L - 121KW
KL-ZE 2.5L - 149KW
Now I'm guessing the original poster has a 2.0L KFDE? Swaping to the KLDE will give more torque and more power, I wouldn't dismiss it so quick. Not sure how you got a 2.0L V6 in your MX6 though. I've only heard of 4 cylinder engines or 2.5L V6 engines in the MX6.
Jap cars came with either a 2.0 KF-ze or a 2.5 KL-ze so he might have an import.
They are nearly identical on the outside. All the exhaust manifolds sold for the 2.5 will fit all versions of the K series engine, even the KJ lol.
To the OP: if you can get a strong 2.5 for a good price it'll be a good swap and make the car much more fun to drive daily.
It'll bolt in just like if you were replacing the 2.0 with another 2.0.
Your harness will work just fine with the 2.5 as will your ECU. You will want to use the injectors from the 2.5 though or you will run lean. It'll be best to run the ECU that comes with the 2.5 you chose because they have different VRIS points for different manifolds.
So if you have a de 2.5 use a computer from a de car, if it's a ZE use a ZE ECU or get a DE ECU chiped.
The only hang up you might run into is that in the US the 93 cars came with an extra temp sensor that your replacement motor might not have. If that's the case for you you can run a 94-95 (going by US production) ECU and ignore the extra connector or you can replace the housing with the one from the 2.0 or drill and tap the 2.5 for the sensor.
Thanks alot! That's exactly what i wanted to hear ls six. Hopefully at least one of those 2.5 on sale should be a ZE.
Cars from my country (Trinidad) on sale from the firm were actually brought from Japan. So that may explain the V6. Strangely enough i've never seen a 4 cylinder mx6 here yet (didn't even know it existed!) however i have seen the 4cylinders in a couple of chronos. As for the version of the 2.0 am not sure if they came DE or ZE. It's quite possible that the previous owner of the car did an engine swap before.
Well i've confirmed that the 2.5 is a ZE (japan import). Prob is the ECU the guy is selling me. I am not sure if it's from THAT engine or from a 2.0....he just yanked it out of a brain stock pile when i asked him to see it lol. The sticker is all torn up but from what i could make out it looks like KL15 or 150....does the ZE brain have a particular no? How can i tell if it's the correct brain?
Is it the straight neck ZE? If it's the curved neck version then not only is it not a ZE in any practical sense (it has low comp postons and the same cams as a DE) there is also no "correct" ECU for them.
Since they all came from Millenias or Eunos's they were MAF cars not VAF cars. That alone means the ECU wont work with your car without a complete harness swap but more to the point there is no available ECU that has the correct VRIS points to get all of what ever power the motor might other wise produce. Even if that power is quite a bit less than the reale ZE (ie straight neck)
I believe one ZE ECU code is KL 36 but dont quote me on that check the KL-ZE faq thread. You also nees a JE 50 VAF to compliment the ECU or you will have idle issues. It's available from japan ofcourse but it also came in the HD generation 929 and the V6 MX3 (look up your local equivelant) so you might find one nice and cheap.
Ok i have actually paid down on an engine, collecting tom. I wasn't able to get a jspec ZE. What i have gotten is a millenia ZE. The heads actually have the codes KL31-101 and KL31-1A1. According to this KLZE/KLDE Comparitave Information along with Prices!, it should have the same hp as the jspec. The only diff should be the cams. Now all through the net on forums this "ZE" is rated 170hp with DE internals. Now according to the link above that is the millenia DE version with KL31 codes on the head so i am guessing i have something different. Does anyone actually have this engine with ZE head codes and has done a dyno for it? Well it's the best engine i could get here, everything else are mx6 DEs, 2.0 and 1.8s unfortunately no one seems to have the brain or harness for these things here. Also does anyone know the correct brain for this engine. Would the KL36 brain work?
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2823 Kathryn St has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
This location is in the Vista neighborhood in Boise City. Nearby parks include Bowden Park and Ivywild Park.
Nearby schools include Whitney Elementary School, Sacred Heart School and Garfield Elementary School.
The closest grocery stores are Old Fashioned Fruit and Veg, Purely Healthy and Thana's Little World Market.
Nearby coffee shops include Dutch Bros. Coffee, Caffe Capri's and Starbucks. There are five restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, Castle Ranch Steakhouse and Denny's.
2823 Kathryn St is near Boise State University.
There are minimal bike lanes and the terrain is flat as a pancake. 2823 Kathryn St is bikeable, there is some bike infrastructure.

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Q: I want to give a fig tree as a wedding gift. Will it grow here without chemical fertilizers? — C.P., Houston
A: A fig is a great gift. They're easy here, needing only sun and an organically enriched, well-draining soil, a generous layer of organic mulch and water. Fruit-stealing birds may be a nuisance. ‘Celeste' and ‘LSU Purple' are good varieties for our region.

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Cricket Australia’s decision to forge ahead without a single T20 international on free-to-air TV is set to cost them a staggering three million viewers by the end of Sunday’s third clash against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Wednesday night’s T20 opener between the traditional powerhouses, screened exclusively on Foxtel, attracted 318,000 viewers, which is excellent for pay TV.
But T20 internationals averaged more than 1.3 million viewers when shown on Nine last summer. Based on similar figures, the three T20s against India would have attracted around four times the number of viewers had they been shown on Seven.
A keenly fought T20 series on free-to-air would have generated maximum interest for Seven heading into their first Test series against India, which starts next month. Instead, they will screen All Together Now and The Greatest Mafia Hits on Sunday evening.
Fairfax Media understands Seven contributed $450 million to the $1.2 billion six-year cricket deal with Foxtel, who were desperate for exclusive rights to the ODIs and T20s to help drive subscriptions.
Because Foxtel contributed the bulk of the money to the deal, CA were happy to grant them their white-ball wish, even though the audience reach was always going to be shockingly impacted.
Former chief executive James Sutherland bumbled his way through a press conference when grilled about Foxtel’s exclusive access to one-day and T20 internationals. After all, all ODIs and T20s were included on the government’s anti-siphoning list, which gave free-to-air networks the first right of refusal to those sporting events.
While CA’s coffers are better off, the lack of viewers is the last thing they needed given the men's team are already desperately trying to rebuild their brand.
Seven were not in a position to pay more to show the limited-overs action, especially given the money they already outlay for AFL, but would have loved the chance to showcase the white-ball games.
Wednesday night’s opener against India in Brisbane would have rolled straight off the back of their 6pm news and Today Tonight, which were ranked No.1 and No.2 for the night with 911,000 and 888,000 viewers respectively.
A CA spokesperson told Fairfax Media that broadcasting cricket was ‘‘not a cheap exercise’’.
‘‘We are playing more cricket than ever, so we have had to consider how to ensure as much cricket content is being broadcast as possible,’’ the spokesperson said. ‘‘This cannot be achieved without the combination of Fox and Seven.
‘‘Broadcasting sport is not a cheap exercise and with a significant increase of matches broadcast this year, we’ve had to find the right balance between the two broadcasters.
‘‘Overall for free-to-air coverage of cricket, Channel 7 will broadcast 78 matches across the season, compared to 74 free-to-air matches last year, and we are looking forward to working with them on their broadcast of the Tests and Big Bash this summer, following their successful broadcast of the Women’s T20 Internationals in October.’’
Seven enjoyed wonderful – and surprise – ratings for the Rugby League World Cup last year, and know a big reason for that was the lack of rival sports they had to compete with.
This summer's limited-overs action through November was expected to attract north of 1 million viewers. Even though 50-over cricket has struggled for crowds, it remains a ratings winner.
The three ODIs against South Africa on Fox pulled in 247,812, 206,787 and 301,386 viewers, while the T20 against the Proteas attracted nearly 329,000 viewers.
On a brighter note, more than 40,000 fans are expected to watch the final T20 against India in Sydney.
Seven will beam the Big Bash games, prizing the rights away from Ten, with the popular tournament to kick off on December 21.


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The planned Highest Construction Office (Nejvyšší stavební úřad) and the system of regional construction offices subordinate to it will not be established in the Czech Republic. The construction authorities will remain within the municipalities, the Czech News Agency (ČTK) reports.
The abolition of the pure state construction administration in the new 2021 Construction Act was approved by the Senate on Wednesday in a government amendment to the Construction Act. The construction authorities will remain within the municipalities. Only the Transport and Energy Construction Authority will be created, subordinated to the Ministry of Transport, which will be mainly responsible for transport and energy construction. The amendment to the new Construction Act, as approved, is intended to speed up and simplify construction procedures. It will now be submitted to the president for signature, writes ČTK.
Sixty-one of the 73 senators present voted in favour of the amendment. Two Senate committees recommended approval of the amendment as submitted. The Senators did not agree to the proposal of their Constitutional Law Committee to return the amendment to the Chamber. The committee wanted to include a rule that building authorities in municipalities should be preserved by law and not only by a decree of the Ministry of Regional Development. Regional Development Minister Ivan Bartoš (Pirates) disagreed. Zdeněk Nytra, the chairman of the ODS and TOP 09 senators' club, warned that in such a case the building authorities could only be abolished by amending the law.
The creation of a state construction administration and the transfer of construction offices to the state is planned in the new construction law of 2021, which was pushed through by the then government of Andrej Babiš (ANO). However, the then-opposition parties, which now form the ruling coalition, did not like the creation of the new state office and decided to abolish it. The amendment preserves the 694 current building offices in municipalities, with the possibility of reducing that number depending on building activity, about two dozen building offices also want to merge, according to Bartos. The amendment to the Construction Act is expected to come into force on 1 July 2024 and to apply to dedicated construction sites, such as highways or power plants, from 1 January 2024.
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Bridge battle reaches out to Mower
Published 7:07 am Friday, July 22, 2011
A battle over how and whether to build a new bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin at Stillwater, has spilled over to Mower County.
For at least 15 years, plans have been in the works to bridge the St. Croix at the popular Stillwater crossing point. The latest version of the plan calls for an approximately $690 million, four-lane interstate-style structure — a considerable change from the scenic Lift Bridge that has carried traffic between the states for 80 years.
But the four-lane bridge project has plenty of opponents. Some Stillwater businesses believe it would funnel traffic right past their town; conservationists decry the proposed bridge’s impact on the scenic river valley; and some who just plain oppose spending too much money think the project is overkill.
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The new Sensible Stillwater Bridge Partnership has proposed a scaled-down version of the bridge that it says would save $407 million — money which it argues could then be used for Minnesota’s many other deficient bridges.
And that’s where Mower County comes in. The Partnership points to our county as a potential beneficiary of money saved by building a smaller-scale Stillwater bridge.
As a series of Austin Daily Herald stories reported earlier this year, an unusually high percentage of Mower County bridges are considered deficient and long-term funding issues have made it difficult for the county to keep up with needed bridge maintenance.
In its press releases touting the advantages of a scaled-down bridge, the Partnership specifically points to Mower, Pipestone and Sibley counties as among those that would benefit from money not spent at Stillwater. Either version of the bridge would be built with a combination of Minnesota, Wisconsin and federal tax money.
The Stillwater bridge has been a bit of a political football for as long as the idea has existed. Because of the St. Croix River’s status as a wild and scenic river, the National Park Service effectively has veto authority over the bridge project. In 1996, during the Clinton presidency, the Park Service blocked plans for a four-lane bridge. Then in 2005, George W. Bush’s presidency, it changed course and approved the bridge. In 2010 it again changed course and ruled that the bridge would have an adverse effect on the river’s scenery and ecology.
Part of the Partnership’s pitch for a scaled-down bridge is that its three-lane design would be smaller, closer to the river surface and, in general, no more than is needed to handle projected traffic levels.
Even as it has spilled over to Mower and other distant counties, the bridge battle has caught the attention of the national press. In an article about major spending projects that are being pushed by Republicans who have said they seek to cut federal spending, The New York Times this week highlighted Rep. Michele Bachmann’s role in supporting the large-scale Stillwater bridge project. It also has support from Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, elected last fall with other candidates who ran on an anti-spending platform.
For those who love freeways and concrete, the original bridge plan — which would span the St. Croix high atop a bluff — probably looks pretty good. But for those who believe that encouraging high speed and increased motor vehicle traffic at a time of diminishing fuel supplies is a bad idea, the smaller bridge project seems to make sense. As it does for those who love scenic rivers, and for those of us who truly do oppose the idea of excess government spending.
Either way, it would be a major project with the promise of many construction jobs and improved traffic flow.
Whether Mower County’s bridges would receive any benefit from savings in Stillwater is hard to say. Certainly in theory Minnesota tax money not spent bridging the St. Croix would go into the pool of money available for bridge projects elsewhere, possibly including Mower County. But there are many potholes, including the state’s generally awful financial situation, between Stillwater and Mower County.


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Boeing's deliveries met the company's guidance of delivering 760-765 commercial airplanes for the year. The company says it also means a sixth straight year where Boeing will deliver more planes than its rival Airbus. The European aerospace company is expected to announce its year-end delivery and order numbers next week.
Deliveries and orders for Boeing's single-aisle 737 jet — its most popular plane — continued to grow, as it rolls out its more fuel-efficient MAX models, whose customers include American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Boeing logged net orders for 745 of its 737 jets last year, up 35 percent from 550 a year earlier and brought production of the narrbowbody planes to 47 a month.
Fading from Boeing's order book and the skies, however, is the Boeing 747.
U.S. airlines have retired the four-engine behemoth from their fleets in recent months and have turned to sleeker, more fuel-efficient models. Other airlines around the world are doing the same. Boeing said it had 12 pending orders for 747s, down from 28 a year earlier. While airlines are phasing it out of their fleets, it is still used to carry cargo.
Randy Tinseth, Boeing's vice president of marketing, said the company expects air passenger traffic to continue to grow as much as 6 percent this year, a projection he called "probably being a little conservative."
"It's hard for me to believe load factors can go much higher," he said, referring to how full airplanes are flying.
Tinseth added that he expects more consolidation among airlines in Europe, where several carriers fell into financial trouble and declared bankruptcy last year.


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Former Ottawa County jailer charged with larceny
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. – Authorities accuse a former Ottawa County jailer of stealing money from an inmate’s account.
Prosecutors charged Clifford Demond with grand larceny and computer fraud.
According to court documents, in September 2021, Clifford used two other county sheriff employees to log in and reopen a released inmate’s account. Clifford then allegedly used the ‘release pay debit card’ to make purchases at a shoe store and Walmart.
Documents state that Clifford spent more than $2,400.
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Austrian GP: Bottas beats Hamilton to pole; disaster for Ferrari
Valtteri Bottas turned the tables on his Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Lewis Hamilton by claiming pole for the Austrian Grand Prix despite skating into the gravel on his final effort.
Max Verstappen claimed third for Red Bull and will start on alternate tyres to the Mercedes drivers, with Lando Norris claiming a sensational fourth for McLaren as Racing Point's pace was only good enough for sixth for Sergio Perez and Ferrari's form faltered further than expected.
Bottas broke the track record at the Red Bull Ring with a 1m02.939s on his first run in Q3, with Hamilton unable to get under 63-seconds on his own first effort in the final segment as he lost time in the second and third sectors.
On their final flying tours, Bottas improved his time in the first sector but then slid into the gravel at the exit of Turn 4 – later spinning on the grass as he returned to the track – while Hamilton looked to be improving.
The world champion did better his time to a 1m02.951s but wound up second on the grid for the race having topped all three practice sessions.
Verstappen took third but will start the race on the mediums after getting through Q2 on the yellow-walled rubber, with Norris rising to fourth with a stunning final effort in his MCL35.
Alex Albon qualified fifth in the second Red Bull ahead of the much-fancied RP20 of Perez, who nevertheless beat Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to P6.
Leclerc was the sole Ferrari runner in Q3 after Sebastian Vettel did not make it past Q2, but the 2019 Austrian GP polesitter ended up nearly a second slower than Bottas' time.
Carlos Sainz took P8, with Lance Stroll and Daniel Ricciardo rounding out the top 10.
In Q2, which Bottas topped fractionally ahead of Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel was dramatically knocked out when Albon leapt up the order with a late improvement in the second segment.
Vettel had been at risk as he was only P10 after the first Q2 runs, and on his final effort he bounced over the kerbs at the first and final corners, sliding wide on each occasion and not improving as a result, with Leclerc only just getting into Q3 with P10 at the end of Q2.
Behind Vettel came Pierre Gasly in the lead AlphaTauri, with his teammate Daniil Kvyat in P13, ahead of Esteban Ocon – making his first F1 qualifying appearance since the 2018 Abu Dhabi GP – and Romain Grosjean.
In Q1, which was topped by Verstappen while Albon had a nervous wait as he was not sent out again for a final run in the opening segment, last-gasp improvements from the Haas drivers cost Williams a Q2 slot.
Grosjean squeaked through ahead of his teammate Kevin Magnussen, while Russell, who was P15 before the final Q1 runs, did not improve on his last effort – possibly losing out thanks to a snap of oversteer exiting the downhill right of Turn 4 – and will start 17th.
Antonio Giovinazzi ended up 18th after he skated into the Turn 4 gravel trap on his final run, with Kimi Raikkonen behind in P19, ahead of Williams rookie Nicholas Latifi, who took to the track immediately in Q1 to make up for the time lost in his FP2 crash.
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South Bend mayor and presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg has surged to third place (11 percent) in a new New Hampshire poll of Democratic voters, behind Joe Biden (23 percent) and Bernie Sanders (16 percent).
The Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll surveyed 698 randomly selected registered voters in the state of New Hampshire: “326 respondents that indicated their intention to vote in the Democratic Presidential Primary were asked for their impression of 14 announced and potential candidates for the Democratic nomination for President. The names were presented in random order. Respondents were then asked to select a candidate for whom they would vote.”
Wrote the pollster of the results: “The emerging dark horse in this race may be Pete Buttigieg, who has gone from a virtual unknown to vault to 11% support, trailing only Biden and Sanders and ahead of Warren. His emergence as a factor is driven by a 33-point increase in name recognition, almost all of it favorable. He even carries a slight 16-14 lead over Sanders in vote-rich Merrimack Valley.”


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lashed out at the Odisha government led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the lack of development in the state at a public meeting at the foothill of the historic Barunei hill near Khurda.
The PM, who was in the state today to inaugurate the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bhubaneswar and a slew of other projects, said that the “demon of corruption” has become very strong in the state.
Addressing a massive gathering of supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the PM said, “Who is feeding the demon [of corruption]? The demon of corruption has grown in chit fund, PC [percentage commission] culture… The truth of Odisha’s development is not hidden. Farmers, women are raising their voice.”
Attacking the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government, the PM asked why Odisha has not yet joined the Centre’s healthcare schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and PM’s Jan Arogya Scheme.
“People of the State are asking why they have been deprived of the benefits of the health scheme which is available in other States of the country,” he said, adding, “Had Odisha joined the scheme, the poor people of the state would have had free treatment in hospitals around the country.”
“Why is the dedicated youth of Odisha forced to leave their homes and flee the state? Why are sisters and children in Odisha victims of malnourishment? Why are more than half of the allotted posts for doctors in the state vacant? Why are farmers in Odisha crying for water? Why is clean water not available in a large part of the state?” the PM said.
He criticised the BJD government for not fulfilling its promise of providing irrigation facilities to over 10 lakh hectares of land. “They had promised this in 2014 but have achieved only 22,000 hectares,” he charged.
He went on to exhort people to raise their voice against such misrule and install a BJP government which is wedded to development and progress of the state.
“If you want to join the New India vision and a New Odisha, raise your voice. I can see the change that is to take place soon,” he said.
“Over the last four years, the BJP led government at the centre has focussed on eastern India states and Odisha has been a major beneficiary of such attention because of a vision of balanced growth and development for the country,” he said.
Underlining his government’s achievements, the PM said, “The Vajpayee government had planned a network of roads which has been expedited only during the last four and half years of a BJP led government.”
The PM also took a swipe at the Congress saying they had been in power for several years but could not upgrade an ESI hospital which was done today.
Before addressing the public meeting, the PM inaugurated the IIT-Bhubaneswar, which has been built at a cost of Rs 1,260 crore besides releasing a stamp and a coin to commemorate Odisha’s 1817 Paika rebellion.
“Starting from infrastructure to development of the Odisha people – all steps are being taken. I assure you that this work will continue,” said the Prime Minister after laying foundation stones and unveiling projects worth Rs 14,000 crore.
The projects include major road development works such as a four-lane stretch of National Highway-16 between Cuttack and Angul and a six-lane stretch Chandikhol-Bhadrak of National Highway-16, gas pipelines, and a research chair at Utkal University named after Buxi Jagabandhu with a corpus of Rs 5 crore.
The PM also inaugurated an archaeological museum at Lalitgiri and a 100-bed upgraded ward of the ESI Hospital in Bhubaneswar.
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Ministers Jual Oram and Dharmendra Pradhan were present when the PM inaugurated the projects.
Patnaik observed that seven convocations had already taken place at the IIT-Bhubaneswar. He reiterated his demand to name a train after the legendary Buxi Jagabandhu who led the Paika rebellion.
“The Paika Bidroh should be accorded the status of the first war of Independence,” said the CM.
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan spoke on the Purvadaya vision of the PM and how much has been done for Odisha in making it a knowledge and petrochemical hub of the nation.
Odisha will go to polls next year coinciding with the Lok Sabha elections 2019.


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Q&A: Michael Shelton’s ‘Family Pride,’ a New Book on LGBT Families
With today’s re-inauguration of the first president ever to endorse gay marriage, the cultural winds seem unmistakeable: America will continue along the path toward full equal rights for LGBT citizens. With that in mind, Michael Shelton, director of sexual minority treatment services at Equilibria Psychological Consultants in Philadelphia, wrote the new book Family Pride: What LGBT Families Should Know about Navigating Home, School, and Safety in their Neighborhoods. Shelton argues that along with all the political progress the LGBT community has made over the last four years — most recently during the 2012 elections, when gay marriage was passed by a statewide referendum for the first time —comes an inevitable backlash, and LGBT individuals must remain extremely conscious of their surroundings as they make life choices for their families.
We caught up with Shelton to talk about his book, which was released by Beacon Press on Jan. 15.
What led you to begin your research for Family Pride?
I was in the midst of writing the book Gay Men and Substance Abuse when I was approached by the executive director of Mountain Meadow to manage its residential camp program, the first summer camp in the United States for children of LGBT parents. I was on a sabbatical from my formal job, so I agreed. The stories I heard from staff, parents, and campers were fascinating; they ranged from “warm and fuzzy” narratives to histories of trauma. I stored them away in my mind for a possible article in the future, but didn’t conceive of writing a book at that point. When 2010 census data about these families were released (in tandem with demographic studies by the William Institute), it was then that I realized there might be a book in these findings.
Why do you feel the spread of LGBT rights has led to a backlash in the United States? And has the media has done its due diligence in covering that backlash?
The most pressing media complaint I heard from families was not anti-LGBT backlash… it was visibility. For example: The 2010 film The Kids Are All Right was an unexpected source of controversy for the LGBT families I met as I traveled across the country twice during the writing of the book. It was nice, they said, to have a mainstream and very popular movie to call one’s own, but it also fostered the misconception that LGBT parents are typically white and wealthy. They aren’t. The groundbreaking 2011 LGBT family-policy document “All Children Matter” acknowledged that the media focus on this one subset of LGBT families is ultimately detrimental to the progress of [all] LGBT families, which are far more diverse than current media depictions.
Community safety was also a top concern. Many families reported that as LGBT progress has accrued, there has been a resounding backlash in their local communities. Sadly, some felt that in the present climate — in which so much LGBT progress is evident — the need to hunker down and maintain a low profile has never been so necessary. I’m not talking just about locations such as Kentucky and Tennessee but even here in Philadelphia, in spite of its recent recognition as the best city for LGBT equality by the Human Rights Campaign.
Regarding Justin and Scottie, the gay couple you write about living in the deep South with a 4-year-old daughter — was it hard to get them to tell their story?
When I originally sent out feelers regarding interviewing families for the book, I was inundated with responses. I quickly realized, though, that almost all were from affluent parents in the suburbs. I wanted more diversity in my interviews. I truly thank COLAGE and Mountain Meadow for their assistance in setting up initial interviews… this led to a snowball effect in which other families were recruited into the process. Still, this was not a complete success, and there were LGBT voices that I was unable to enlist for interviews, particularly transgender parents.
What do you want other LGBT couples to learn from the stories recounted in Family Pride?
In addition to being isolated in their communities, the other most recurrent complaint I heard from LGBT families is that they have been marginalized from the LGBT community in general. I’m hoping that the book will be a reminder — and for some a wake-up call — that these families exist in our communities and that they are far more diverse than we tend to believe. We can’t assume that the families we see marching in pride parades — those with children wearing shirts proclaiming, “I love my gay moms” — are the norm. Many are hidden and believe coming out publicly is far too risky.


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Natural gas rose on Wednesday after falling for two days as weather forecasting models continued to predict below-average temperatures in the next seven days, stoking demand for the power-station fuel as Americans crank up the heating. However, expectations for readings to moderate afterwards limited gains.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas for delivery in December traded at $3.611 per million British thermal units at 13:15 GMT, up 1.55% on the day. Prices varied in a days range between $3.635 and $3.550 per mBtu respectively. The power-plant fuel fell by 1.8% on Tuesday but pared its weekly decline to less than 1.1% following Wednesdays advance.
Futures rebounded as forecasts called for below-average temperatures in most of the U.S. during the next seven days. NatGasWeather.com reported that cold air from southwestern Canada will drop into the Great Plains over the next 48 hours with snow and rain falling as far south as Kansas. A second wave of cold will move across the Midwest into New England on Friday and Saturday with readings dropping to between 15 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit below usual. Portions of the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast will see freezing temperatures during the weekend, NatGasWeather.com reported.
A warming trend is expected to take place across most of the U.S. after this weekends cold blast. According to MDA Weather Services in Gaithersburg, Maryland, below-average temperatures during the next five days will be followed by more seasonal temperatures between November 29 and December 3.
AccuWeather Inc. said readings in Boston on November 27 may bottom at 22 degrees Fahrenheit, 13 below usual, followed by a rebound to 36 degrees on December 3, 3 above the average. The low in New York on November 27 may be 24 degrees, 14 beneath normal, before rising to to 44 degrees a week later, 8 above seasonal. Temperatures in Chicago are expected to fall to 18 degrees Fahrenheit (-8 Celsius) on November 12, 9 below seasonal, followed by a rebound to 30 degrees Fahrenheit on December 2, 3 above average.
When cold weather is expected, natural gas surges as increased electricity demand to power air-conditioning calls for more supply of the fuel, which is used for a quarter of U.S. electricity generation. Above-average readings in the winter season have the opposite effect. Consumption usually picks up from November through March. According to the Energy Information Administration, power generation accounts for 32% of U.S. gas demand and 49% of U.S. households use the energy source for heating.
Market players will also be keeping a close watch on this week’s inventories report by the Energy Information Administration, due on Thursday. According to early withdrawal estimates, the Energy Information Administration is expected to report that stockpiles fell by between 15 and 41 billion cubic feet in the week ended November 15, compared to the five-year average decline of 2 billion and last year’s 36 billion cubic feet decrease during the comparable period.
The energy source drew support last week after the EIA reported on Thursday that U.S. natural gas inventories rose less than projected in the seven days through November 8, although the gain was still above the average. Stockpiles added 20 billion cubic feet, above the five-year average build of 19 billion and last year’s 12 billion increase during the comparable week. Inventories were expected to surge by 22 billion cubic feet according to the median estimate of 18 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Total gas held in underground U.S. storage hubs equaled 3.834 trillion cubic feet, 2% below last year’s 3.914 trillion during the comparable period. The surplus over the five-year average total amount of gas remained unchanged at 1.5%.


Weekend wrap: Pickles before turkey
Thursday means turkey, but this weekend in the Hudson Valley meant pickles.
The International Pickle Festival happened Sunday in Rosendale, as thousands came to sample and celebrate just about everything pickled.
Meanwhile in Newburgh, youngsters looking to show off their artistic talents took to the stage in the RitzKidz "Newburgh's Got Talent!" show Sunday.


Mario Balotteli girlfriend Fanny Neguesha hot shot on the beaches of Miami! Mario Balotelli and his girlfriend Fanny Neguesha bask in the sun to the delight of the paparazzi! Alert… Miami! A sexy couple insight into the sand.
Cleared very rapidly from the World Cup football with Italy, Mario Balotelli has rediscovered some comfort from her mother Fanny. The couple did not lose a second to go on holiday towards the beaches of the U.S. East Coast to regain strength before school starts. Program: shopping sprees in the streets of the city, cuddling on the lounger, breakfast on the terrace and Jet Ski racing. What dream!
Mario Balotteli girlfriend Fanny Neguesha of the Paparazzi Alert… Miami
Mario Balotteli girlfriend Fanny Neguesha and even away from football, the football star did not fail to attract the attention of the paparazzi. If he wanted to go unnoticed and blend in with her swimsuit military print is totally missed! The fault also certainly to his fiancée, Fanny Neguesha, who has the gift to make all heads turn!
The beautiful mestizo was spotted in a sexy mini bikini multicolored on a jet ski, what up the water temperature a few degrees … Already yesterday; the young woman gave us a warm since balcony.
But in fact, it is not supposed to enter the house of secrets Friday? Is the rumor of the moment? Pretty mixed race could participate in the new season of Secret Story TF1. True or not, in the meantime, the beautiful has a good time in the sun, and she is right!
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Guys With iPhones
The journey of iPhones from their inception to the latest models showcases an innovative evolution that has significantly influenced guys with iPhones around the globe. Starting with the first-generation iPhone launched in 2007, Apple has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology, design, and user experience. Each new iteration brings with it cutting-edge features that cater to the needs and preferences of men who prioritize both functionality and style in their tech gadgets.
- 2007: Introduction of the first iPhone, revolutionizing the smartphone market with a touchscreen interface and sleek design.
- 2008: iPhone 3G launches, introducing 3G network capabilities and the App Store, turning the device into a more versatile tool.
- 2010: The iPhone 4 arrives with a Retina display, drastically improving screen resolution and clarity.
- 2014: Launch of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, marking Apple’s entry into the phablet market with larger screen sizes.
- 2017: iPhone X is unveiled, featuring a full-screen display and Face ID, emphasizing Apple’s focus on secure and intuitive user experiences.
- 2019: Introduction of the iPhone 11 Pro with a triple-camera system, appealing to photography enthusiasts and content creators.
- 2020: The iPhone 12 series brings 5G technology and introduces MagSafe, enhancing connectivity and accessory compatibility.
These milestones highlight how iPhones have transformed to meet the evolving tastes and demands of guys with iPhones
Features of iPhones for Guys
In the digital age where smartphones double as lifestyle accessories, guys with iPhones stand out for their choice of tech that marries form with function. This section delves into the specific features of iPhones that cater to the needs and preferences of men.
For guys who value capturing high-quality photos and videos, the iPhone’s camera system is a game-changer. Over the years, Apple has consistently enhanced the iPhone’s camera capabilities, ensuring it stays at the forefront of mobile photography. Here are key highlights:
- The latest iPhone models feature a triple-camera system, comprising wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses. This versatility allows for stunning photographs in various lighting conditions and scenarios, from expansive landscapes to detailed portraits.
- Apple’s Deep Fusion technology, available on newer iPhones, uses advanced machine learning for pixel-by-pixel processing of photos, significantly improving texture and detail in low to mid-light scenes.
- For videography enthusiasts, iPhones offer Dolby Vision HDR recording. This means guys can capture, edit, and share cinema-grade videos right from their phone.
Gaming on the go takes a leap forward with the iPhone, thanks to its potent blend of cutting-edge hardware and software optimizations. Here’s why guys with iPhones find themselves at the pinnacle of mobile gaming:
- Central to the iPhone’s gaming prowess is the A-series chip. With each iteration, Apple pushes the envelope in performance, ensuring games run smoothly, even those with demanding graphics and complex mechanics.
- The integration of Apple’s custom GPU and the Metal framework optimizes gaming experiences, providing rich visuals and fluid motion that make games immersive and engaging.
- iPhones also boast a high-refresh-rate display on select models, reducing motion blur and providing a buttery-smooth response during high-stakes gameplay.
Popular iPhone Models Among Guys
When considering the variety of iPhone models available, guys often gravitate towards those offering robust performance, cutting-edge technology, and superior camera systems. Apple’s lineup caters to these preferences with several models standing out as particularly popular among men.
The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have seen significant popularity due to their advanced triple-camera systems and LiDAR scanner, appealing to guys who prize photography and videography. Their A14 Bionic chip delivers exceptional performance, making them ideal for gaming and high-performance apps. These models also support 5G, ensuring they’re future-proof.
Following closely, the iPhone 11 Pro remains a favorite for its balance of size and capability. Though slightly older, it still packs a powerful A13 Bionic chip and a triple-camera setup that captures stunning photos and videos. Its size makes it comfortable for one-handed use, a subtle yet significant factor for many men.
For guys prioritizing the latest tech, the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max offer the newest innovations from Apple. With a smaller notch, brighter screens for outdoor usage, and ProMotion technology allowing for a smoother display, they’re at the pinnacle of smartphone technology. The enhanced battery life and A15 Bionic processor also ensure that these models excel in gaming and multitasking, matching the dynamic needs of their users.


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WINDHOEK, 25 APR (NAMPA) The Civics Football Club (FC) against Tura Magic FC clash ended in a 2-all draw at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Thursday evening.
The Round 18 MTC/Namibia Premier League match saw Tura Magic opening the scoreboard through Kalusha Alhassan in the seventh minute of the first half, but this lead did not last more than two minutes.
Civics forward Wangu Gome equalised through individual brilliance by running with the ball from the right corner of the field into the box to score.
The Civilians took the lead about 15 minutes before the half-time break after miscommunication between Tura Magic defenders and their goalkeeper saw a Civics corner-kick taken by Steven Gariseb ending in the back of the net without any touch from anyone else on the field.
Tura Magic fought back bravely and equalised minutes before stoppage time through defender Tiberius Lombard, handing both teams a point each.
The result did not move any of the teams on the log standings - Tura Magic maintained its fifth place with 26 points, while Civics remained in sixth spot with 25 points.
Civics coach Christy Guruseb told Nampa after the match that his team could have won the game if they had converted all their missed chances in the first half.
He, however, noted that it was a physical game, and his players found it difficult to handle, but they performed well.
Tura Magic coach Timo Tjongarero was not pleased with his teams performance.
I wish this is the last time I see my team give such a performance. They did not play according to instructions given to them - we are lucky to have collected a point from this game, he stated.
Meanwhile, Round 18 of the Premier League continues on Friday evening at the same venue, with action between defending champions and log-leaders Black Africa and Tigers, who are currently second on the log.
On Saturday, Ramblers will host Blue Boys in Windhoek, while in Rundu, relegation-threatened Rundu Chiefs will play against Blue Waters, with United Stars set to do battle against Orlando Pirates.
Eleven Arrows will host African Stars in Walvis Bay as things heat up both at the top and the bottom.


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With expectations of fans filled to the brim, IU made sure not to disappoint with her ninth EP, Love Poem. Topping numerous charts in Korea, the self-composed EP showcases different sides of IU—both mature and childlike—while incorporating many genres at the same time.
IU begins her album with a relatable and light song about her worries and the many realities of life.
The song uses short, jumpy piano notes creating a light, fun atmosphere throughout the song. She begins the song hopeful and motivational about life but the sharp sound of a bottle opening after the first verse gives the song a refreshing feel while also bringing IU back to reality, making her realize the uncertainty and awkwardness of real life. Harsh piano chords in the pre-chorus contrast to the light and fun atmosphere of the song, perhaps symbolizing the confusion and hesitation one faces in society, beneath the smiles and ‘motivational’ words. Overall, the song describes how humans strive to go faster and faster while surrounded by uneasiness. However, there could have been more happening musically in the chorus.
02. “The visitor“
“The Visitor” is a song composed by IU with heavy Corinne Bailey Rae influences. IU takes an R&B route with the song, which contrasts with the cheerful “Unlucky.”
The soft strumming guitar throughout the song, especially during the beginning, is simple yet it creates an image of IU sitting in front of them; the song feels personal, almost like a direct look into IU’s inner feelings. A synthetic, ghostly sound leads from the first verse into the second, establishing a creepy, melancholy atmosphere to the song. This develops into a strong bass alongside the guitar. During one of the verses, all the instruments are stripped apart from the strumming guitar and IU’s voice, both of which are filtered and muffled, perhaps reflecting her clouded and unclear thoughts. Her voice also shifts between the lower and higher registers, echoing her fluctuating feelings as the song comes to an abrupt end, leaving no lingering feelings behind but also leaving a lot to be questioned. Wistful and sentimental, the song paints a picture of a bittersweet ending to a relationship.
Again, there could be more happening in the chorus and it would have been interesting to see more musical changes in the song as well.
IU’s title track, Blueming, is a lively, pop-rock track describing one’s feelings before the start of a relationship. IU’s life is blooming with the prospect of love.
Heavily driven by the catchy guitar tune and continuing drum beats, the song starts at a moderate pace. The song meanders, not going in any particular direction as if IU is wandering around the topic herself and realizing her feelings. Just before the chorus, the instruments momentarily fade away before coming back impactful with the strong drums and heavy guitar riffs. The strong pounding drums add to the different textures of the song as IU launches into a catchy refrain which the listener can sing along to. During the second verse, the drums come in a beat later, throwing the listener slightly off.
The drums cut off suddenly in the final chorus and do not come in straight away, prolonging the anticipation of the listener and adding flair and impact to the song. When the drums do eventually come in, the mixture of different instruments is pleasant to ear – a grand finale before finishing.
Overall the song is very standard-title track however, it is done very well. The repeating guitar riff, although pleasant to the ear, could have been changed up a bit to create a more musically interesting song.
04. “Above the time”
The long-awaited sequel to IU’s 2012 ‘You and I’, ‘Above the Time’ does not fail to meet expectations. With IU’s graceful vocals, the song tells the story of happiness and sorrow.
The song begins with a light, soft mix of piano and strings and as the song builds up, the addition of horns adds to the elegant atmosphere. The first verse ends and the listener is introduced to electronic beats and drums while the music keeps building up, mixing modern with the past. A small intermission ensues after the first chorus: a melancholy piano with the sound of a distant flute, quite jittery and magical with ‘Secret Garden’ vibes. All of a sudden, the listener is assaulted by traditional Scottish dance music – the fiddle being the most prominent instrument – merging with opera, creating an interesting tune, and entertaining the listener. With the instrumental coming to an end just as abruptly as it began (almost as if it were never there, to begin with), IU’s drawling voice is introduced back into the song through the bridge, and the song peaks at its final chorus. The song ends with quiet, softly spoken lyrics as the song slowly fades away before the grand Disney-like ending, bringing a finish to both the song and the 7-year long story.
Filled with hidden music treasures, ‘Above the Time’ is a song to be cherished and enjoyed. Bringing both interesting musical changes that keep the listener on their toes as well as beautiful vocals, IU did not disappoint with this track.
Bringing an end to one’s nightmares and discomforts, IU sings a sweet ballad called ‘Lullaby’
With a light but irregular piano tune and soothing vocals, IU lulls the listener to a dream-like state. One can note the crescendo with dramatic notes leading up to a softer chorus that expected; IU continues to play with dynamics throughout the song which switch between soft and loud. A particularly interesting lyric was IU’s reference to the ‘Edelweiss’ – a well-known song from the famous 1965 film ‘The Sound of Music’. An edelweiss is a precious white flower found in the mountains with dense hair that protects the flower from danger – a symbol of rugged beauty. Maybe IU is implying that this person, whom she is comforting, is a protection for her.
‘Lullaby’ is a sweet song to listen to on a rainy day; it is the perfect song for a cafe. However, it is too simplistic. Even taking the fact that it is a ballad into account, it is a song that can tire easily as there are no textures or no other musical changes apart from the piano.
06. “Love Poem”
IU walks on a flower path with ‘Love Poem’ – a somewhat lonely but comforting song.
Like a typical ballad, the song mainly relies on the voice of the singer. Yet there is anguish and sorrow in IU’s words which conveys much more than instruments could. One can paint a picture of themselves walking down a path in mid-spring with blossoms in full bloom, reminiscing about memories as beautiful as the purple flush of dawn; especially with the piano’s light jumpy tune during part of the first verse, mimicking footsteps. With only with the accompaniment of the piano, IU sounds lonesome and melancholy during the first chorus. However, as she continues, the listener is introduced to a quiet strumming guitar and soft drum – there is no longer only a solitary piano. The instruments blend along with a chorus of male voices, harmonizing beautifully with IU’s voice in the final chorus; IU no longer sounds alone anymore – melancholy, but not alone.
Love Poem was an album filled with many musical treats; incorporating ballads, pop, and R&B all into one album. There was something for everyone: whether it was the sweet ballads or the light, pop tunes. IU, yet again, displayed her beautiful lyricism and variety. Although a solid album, there were some disappointing moments where I expected some more musicality. Overall, Love Poem was a decent mini-album with many hidden gems.

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Source: MCM Scotland
MCM Scotland’s Comic Village has an ace new guest in the shape of rising star Donny Cates, currently penning Venom, Thanos, Cosmic Ghost Rider and Doctor Strange for Marvel, Redneck and God Country at Image Comics and Babyteeth at AfterShock.
Cates is also creating a stir with his Ariel Olivetti-illustrated miniseries Death of the Inhumans, which pulls no punches when it came to offing characters (the clue’s in the title, folks!). And as if to balance things out, Marvel also announced this week that the 32-year-old writer will be bringing supervillain Carnage back from the dead, teaming up with artist Danilo Beyruth to create one-shot Web of Venom: Carnage Born this November.
Donny Cates’ other work includes Buzzkill, The Ghost Fleet and The Paybacks for Dark Horse Comics; Atomahawk, The Simulationists and Interceptor for Heavy Metal and Star Trek for IDW.
— This news story is for September 2018’s MCM Scotland Comic Con —


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This is the World’s Safest Airline
In a report by airlineratings.com, 20 airline companies were highlighted and it was found that the airline considered the safest in the world is Australian airline Quantas. Singapore Airlines, the carrier that operates the world’s longest flight also made it to the top 20. Knowing that you’re travelling using one of the top 20 safest airlines in the world is sure to make every traveller feel safe especially for frequent travellers.
Alaska Airlines Boeing made it to the top 20 list. Photo: iStock
AirlineRatings analysed data on 405 airlines across the world to put together its list of the top 20 safest carriers. It used 12 separate criteria, including audits from governments, aviation’s governing bodies and lead associations. Also considered were the crash and serious incident records for each carrier plus fleet age and profitability.
United returned to AirlineRatings.com’s top 20 safest airlines after investing in new aircraft. Qantas held the accolade of AirlineRatings’ world safest airline from 2014 to 2017, but took joint honours in 2018 when the website chose not to rank its top 20. For 2019, Qantas is singled out as the best, while the remaining 19 safest airlines are listed alphabetically.
Japanese airlines All Nippon Airways madeit on the list. Photo: istock.
Top 20 Safest Airlines of 2019
Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates, EVA Air, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar, Scandinavian Airline System, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, and United Airlines, and the Virgin group of airlines (Atlantic and Australia).
These airlines are standouts in the industry and are at the forefront of safety, innovation, and launching of new aircraft.
Top 10 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2019
In alphabetical order: Flybe, Frontier, HK Express, Jetblue, Jetstar Australia / Asia, Thomas Cook, Volaris, Vueling, Westjet and Wizz.
Unlike a number of low-cost carriers, these airlines have all passed the stringent International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and have excellent safety records.
Emirates Airlines makes it to the top 20. Photo: istock.
Quantas has been a leader in the development of Future Air Navigation System; the flight data recorder to monitor plane and later crew performance; automatic landings using Global Navigation Satellite System as well as precision approaches around mountains in cloud using RNP. Qantas was the lead airline with real-time monitoring of its engines across its fleet using satellite communications, which has enabled the airline to detect problems before they become a major safety issue
Source: CNN International
Related: The World’s Best Airline in 2018 is From Southeast Asia

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Lily Allen Rumored to Play Etam Show
By Valis Vicenty February 26,2013
Lily Allen, née Lily Cooper, may be dusting off the mic to a comeback during Paris Fashion Week.
According to Women’s Wear Daily, the singer is rumored to take to the stage with Rita Ora, M.I.A., Selah Sue, and Lykke Li for Etam’s third lingerie and swimwear on March 5th. It will be one of the first times she’s performed since she left the music industry in 2010 to raise a family but is already back in the studio working on new material.
Just because you don’t have a ticket doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the music and fun. The Etam show will be livestreamed on its website and Facebook page as well as broadcasted live in 3D in 20 movie theaters across France. This looks like one show we can’t afford to miss!
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Design and plant your own Hanging Succulent Garden in a rustic 10 x 10 frame. Each guest will take home a handmade frame with a collection of succulents ranging in color, size, and variety. All materials, supplies, and instruction will be provided by Made In Amador founder/teacher, Molly Allen.
This event is in a retail store, guests may pack in their own snacks and drinks. Plastic cups and openers will be available while we craft. This event is indoors and will take place rain or shine!
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(1) United States vs. (2) Canada — 2012 U19WC Game 12
Gold Medal game!
This has been a great game. Canada played nearly flawlessly, but their one big mistake gave the USA good field position that they converted into points. The USA has been passing a lot and it hasn’t been working, so it’ll be interesting to see if they try to establish a run game, then try to open up the pass. Canada will keep doing what their doing. Penalties may be the deciding factor in the second half.
IFAF recap: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10151006818613672
The USA offense struggled all night and wasn’t able to overcome the Canadian lead. Canada pretty much dominated the entire game, but with about 2:30 left in the game and up by 9, Canada ended up snapping the ball over the QB’s head, giving it to the USA when all they had to do was run a few dives. Either way, USA didn’t do much, but did kick the field goal to make it a one score game. On the ensuing onside kick, the USA recovered, by illegally touched the ball. However! Canada was offsides, so they had to re-kick. This time, Canada recovered. But, just when you think it’s over and all Canada has do it is take a knee, their QB fumbles the snap. Fortunately for them, they recovered and after about 10 minutes longer than it should have lasted, the game finally ended. I’ll write more about the importance of this game in my wrap up, which I may not do until tomorrow when I have a bit more time.
Recap (with stats): (coming soon)

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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Wilberforce / Evangelicalism
William Wilberforce was an advocate of evangelical Christianity. Evangelicalism was a movement in modern Anglo-American Protestantism. Wilberforce and his associates contributed greatly to education for the poor, the founding of the Church Missionary Society (1798) and the British and Foreign Bible Society (1803), the institution of the British ban on slave trading (1807), and the abolition of slavery (1833) in British territories. Protestantism rejected the authority of the pope and in emphasizing instead the authority of the Bible and the importance of individual faith.