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Published October 22nd 2013 by Amulet Books
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An original ebook-only novella in the Splintered series, told from the points of view of both Jeb and Morpheus. Morpheus wants to know more about his rival for Alyssa’s affections, so he digs into Jeb’s memories of his time in Wonderland. But he may be surprised by what he finds.
This brand-new story and perspective from A.G. Howard’s dark, magical world stands alone, but also provides a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come in Unhinged, the sequel to Splintered.
If you are etching to figure out what happened when Jeb was away from Alyssa during Splintered, or if you desperately need to be inside the mind of Morpheus with his sultry attitude and desire for a certain blonde then this novella will quench that thirst.
Unmasking the events during Alyssa and Jeb’s separation has all the class of A.G Howard’s first novel whilst throwing you back into the tangled web that is full of curious characters and unyielding passion. Is it a necessary read..well no. But if you are like me and was etching for any new snippet of this world as you await the release of Unhinged then you might want to purchase this one.
This wasn’t a novella that had massive revelations, which is why I don’t think it is absolutely necessary to read before starting Unhinged..but don’t hold me to it as I have not yet read the second book in this series. The one thing that stood out for me however was that Gossamer ended up helping Jeb save Alyssa…so yeah. That happened. I always pictured her with a similar personality to Tink from Peter Pan, you know how she was in love with Peter but so jealous of Wendy. That’s just how she came across in Splintered. Turns out that little fairy has a heart and will for what is right. I guess Morpheus pissed her off.
Another was something only briefly mentioned, like in a line, which was how Morpheus could wait until Jeb passed away. That Alyssa wouldn’t age. This must just be if she remains in Wonderland..right? Or maybe not. Since her ancestors died before nature could take its course..interesting. She must still age though.
We get to see Jeb’s love for Alyssa that is unyielding, he is so far down that rabbit whole called love that nothing will alter his feelings about that girl. Lets hope at least. And of course we have Morpheus who even after diving into Jeb’s memories to try and figure out his weaknesses so that he can take Alyssa away from Jeb is still conniving. Which makes for a really great character, just not a boyfriend. My opinion of him hasn’t changed, and I am glad that he admits that he want’s to bring out her Wonderland side..which I thought so from the beginning. Because that is the side that he is most attracted to, so he’ll try and squander her need to be human.
Morpheus actually ended up being sort of funny, so I hope we get to see more of that side in Unhinged. AND witty banter between the two boys that hold a place in Alyssa’s heart. Nothing better than a humorous fight for affection.

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Friday, June 29, 2012
Meet the Family
This week I've been working on the family band of LHN's Family Sampler. It's been fun choosing the colors for the eyes, hair, and clothing. I see now that I didn't stitch in DH's mustache...I'll have to fix that. Sorry the picture quality isn't great....I've been taking pictures of it on the stitching stand. I'm really enjoying this piece and look forward to finishing it. I've got a way to go, though.
Speaking of families, our bird couple's eggs have hatched. For a while we only saw 3 babies but yesterday I saw the fourth...so all their eggs have hatched. Mama and Papa bird have been very busy tending their babies. It's fun to watch.
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Pamela Powers, a progressive voice for Arizona
Rep. Victoria Steele’s (D-9) bill to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (HCR2016) was assigned to the House Judiciary Committee late last week. (You’ll remember that mid-week, I reported it was languishing on the desk of House Speaker Andy Tobin.)
This week is the last week for bills to be heard by committees of the Arizona Legislature. Currently, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. ERA ratification is not on the agenda, but– hey– it’s only Monday. Agendas and committee meeting dates routinely shift around in the Arizona Legislature.
Bills can be killed in multiple ways: they can be voted down in committee, voted down by the Legislature, or just plain ignored by the Speaker or the committee chair. If the HCR2016 isn’t heard this week, it will die in committee.
You Have the Power
The ERA provides economic equality for women and would end wage discrimination against women. It deserves to be heard and debated by the entire Arizona Legislature. Nationwide, the ERA needs to be ratified by only three states. Arizona is one of the states that didn’t ratify the ERA back in the 1970s.
This is where you come in. It’s time for action. Call, email, and/or Tweet Judiciary Committee Eddie Farnsworth and ask him to put the ERA on the Judiciary Committee’s agenda.
After that, call, email, and/or Tweet committee members and urge them to vote to allow ERA ratification to be voted on by the whole legislature. The committee’s three Democrats– Hale (a Navajo), Quezada, and Contreras– should be a shoe-in on ERA ratification, since minority women suffer much higher rates of wage discrimination than white women. (But they still need to hear from you.)
Since the Republicans are the majority party in the Legislature, they also have the majority on all of the committees. The ERA has bipartisan support, with four of the 22 sponsors being Republicans. LD9 Rep. Ethan Orr, who’s “moderate” Republican street cred has been challenged, is on the Judiciary Committee and is a co-sponsor of LD9 “seat mate” Steele’s ERA bill. The ERA needs bipartisan support from Republicans to get out of committee, and Orr could be an important swing vote. Last week, it looked as if ERA ratification might not even be assigned to a committee. Did the 257 Facebook shares and 21 Tweets of my blog post help move this bill? I don’t know, but I’d like to think so. I’d like to think that if enough people contact the Judiciary Committee this week that we can move the ERA one step closer to being law. The ball is in your court, people.
Here is a list of the House Judiciary Committee members.
Eddie Farnsworth, Chair, R-12, email@example.com, 602-926-5735
Justin Pierce, Vice Chair, R25, firstname.lastname@example.org, 602-926-5495
John Allen, R-15, email@example.com, 602-926-4916
Ethan Orr, R-9 (co-sponsor of ERA ratification), firstname.lastname@example.org, 602-926-3235, @EthanforHouse
Doris Goodale, R-25, email@example.com, 602-926-5408, @dgoodale
Lupe Contreras, D-19, firstname.lastname@example.org, 602-926-5284
Martin Quezada, D-29 (co-sponsor of ERA ratification), email@example.com, 602-926-5911, @RepQuezada29
Albert Hale, D-7, firstname.lastname@example.org, 602-926-4323
If the ERA doesn’t make it out of committee, remember these votes in November when the whole Arizona Legislature is up for re-election.
Women in this country having been waiting for equal status as human beings since the founding of the USA. It is long past due! ERA NOW!!!
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Coronavirus fears ease, but many farmers expect a worse year financially
An unusually large portion of U.S. farmers and ranchers expects worse financial performance on their farms this year than last, said a Purdue University poll released on Tuesday. And although producers are less worried by the coronavirus pandemic than in the spring, they are calling for President Trump and Congress to provide more money.
Sweeping U.S. pesticide reform bill introduced, banning some chemical agents
The Protect America’s Children From Toxic Pesticides Act of 2020, introduced on Tuesday by Sen. Tom Udall, a New Mexico Democrat, and Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat of Colorado, would overhaul the nation’s framework for regulating the sale and use of pesticides to safeguard public health and the environment, the legislators said in a press call with a panel of experts.
Grassland losses slow, still exceed 2 million losses for fourth year
Roughly 2.1 million acres of grasslands in the Great Plains were converted to cropland in 2018, equal to the loss of four footballs fields of land per minute, said the World Wildlife Fund on Wednesday.
USDA to expand enforcement of organic products
Utilizing authority granted in the 2018 farm bill, the USDA said it would propose a regulation on Wednesday to expand its enforcement of the production, handling and sale of organic products.
Marshall wins GOP Senate nomination in Kansas
Second-term Rep. Roger Marshall easily won the Republican nomination for Senate in Kansas on Tuesday. He is running to fill the seat of Pat Roberts, 84, the only man to chair the House and Senate Agriculture committees, who is retiring after 24 years in the Senate.
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Add the word ‘ethanol’: Biofuels backer Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said one additional word is needed — “ethanol” — in the proposal by Senate Republicans to give USDA $20 billion in coronavirus funds to be sure the sector gets federal aid during the pandemic. (FERN’s Ag Insider)
Judge backs SNAP in Puerto Rico: A federal judge ruled it was unconstitutional discrimination to deny Puerto Ricans access to SNAP and two welfare programs; since 1981, Puerto Rico has been given a block grant for nutrition assistance. (Associated Press)
Trump signs recreation bill: The Great American Outdoors Act, signed into law by President Trump, will devote funding to a maintenance backlog at national parks and other public lands as well as provide money for land acquisition. (White House)
USDA slights small, minority farmers: Nineteen House Democrats signed a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue saying USDA’s coronavirus aid programs ” have largely overlooked small farms, and those that are owned by beginning, veteran, minority, and socially disadvantaged farmers.” (Rep. Marcia Fudge)
Report says Bishop misused funds: Georgia Rep. Sanford Bishop, chairman of the House subcommittee that oversees USDA and FDA spending, used taxpayer funds to pay for holiday parties for his staff, says a nonpartisan report that is being reviewed by the House Ethics Committee. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Roundup costs Bayer billions: German chemical and pharmaceutical giant Bayer reported a net loss of $11 billion in the second quarter of this year due to special items for litigation, including its proposal to settle lawsuits against its Roundup herbicide for $10.9 billion. (Wall Street Journal)


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One of the greatest needs you will have as a human being is the need for companionship. In this message, Pastor Kingsley draws the line between being alone and being lonely. He shows you how to enjoy every day while waiting for Mr. or Miss Right and helps you deal with personal and societal pressures that comes with being single.
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IELTS Writing Task 2 Cause and Solution Essay of Band 8.5 – topic : Health and Fitness
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Although this century has seen tremendous developments in health care services, millions of people worldwide are now overweighted. The aim of this essay is to investigate the factors that lead to these problems and propose some possible methods to deal with it.
One of the most contingent reasons for the increase in people’s average weight is clearly the unhealthy eating diet they live on. Traditional food using natural ingredients is now being painfully ignored by the masses. Instead, nowadays, the mass-produced one, fast-food, high in cholesterol and chemical additives, seems to be a more appealing option because it saves people time. This tendency has a corrosive effect on people’s health, especially when eaten excessively. Additionally, this problem could be attributed to the sedentary lifestyle of people. Idleness is alluring and modern people are too busy with their work to set aside a reasonable amount of time to work out or do physical exercises. The outcome of such idleness is getting out of shape and even losing some cognitive vitality.
Measures against this are, in effect, abundant. First and foremost, people need to be better informed of nutrition and its implications. With a better understanding of the malign influence of junk-foods, they may have a second thought about what to eat. Moreover, decisive is the role the government plays in increasing its population’s level of fitness. Banning the advertising of unhealthy foods and tightening up on foods of unclear origin could also have far-reaching effects. What’s more, obese people need to incorporate more physical exercises into their everyday life, making it a must to complete before the end of the day.
In conclusion, unhealthy diets and the sedentary lifestyle are held most responsible for the worsening in people’s health. There are, however, a number of ways that can be used to ease the severity of this problem modern people have to face.
(IELTS Writing Task 2 Band 8.5 Essay by Pham Bao Thanh Huyen, IELTS Teacher)
Useful Expressions :
- Contingent reasons: convincing reasons
- Have corrosive effect: have negative effect.
- Sedentary lifestyle: a lifestyle that involves little exercise.
- Idleness is alluring: People tend to become idle.
- Set aside: save.
- Get out of shape: become unfit.
- Lose cognitive vitality: become less intelligent.
- In effect: in fact.
- Implications: consequences, influences.
- To increase the population’s level of fitness: make people healthier.
- To tighten up on foods of unclear origin: to limit the spread of food whose origin is unknown.
- Incorporate more physical exercises: do more exercises.
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PRO FOOTBALL; Jets' Moss Finds His Comfort Level
By JUDY BATTISTA
Published: September 19, 2003
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Sept. 18— In the days after the Jets lost to the Washington Redskins in the season opener, Coach Herman Edwards made a rare appearance in a meeting of the offense. He had a message to deliver and he wanted to make sure it got through. So he walked in, wrote ''83'' on the board and circled it.
''They get the hint,'' Edwards said today in recounting the episode.
Edwards has not had to put up a number this week. After the Jets failed to produce a play of even 20 yards against Washington, receiver Santana Moss, who wears No. 83 and was the focus of Edwards's impromptu suggestion, provided the big-play dazzle the Jets were hoping for against the Miami Dolphins, even if it was in another losing effort.
After two seasons, Moss finally had a breakout game, catching 5 passes for 142 yards, a career high. Had he not dropped two passes, Moss could have had a 200-yard day.
Perhaps that will be a balm for the Jets, who have had to watch Laveranues Coles, their best receiver last season, lead the league in receiving yardage with 16 receptions for 286 yards for the Redskins over the first two games.
After the Miami game, Moss told coaches he was angry that he had dropped the two passes. But it was one gorgeous connection with Vinny Testaverde for the Jets' only touchdown that provided the bright spot for the offense, which has had precious few this season.
Testaverde hit Moss, who is usually the second option after Wayne Chrebet, in stride down the left sideline for a 32-yard touchdown, with cornerback Sam Madison trailing the play.
''Vinny told me coming out of the huddle, 'Be aware, you might be the first option,''' Moss said. ''I was looking back waiting for him to throw it, and when I saw him throw it, I lured the defensive back to look back with me. And once he looked back, I was already in full stride going past him. It was picture perfect.''
Moss is considered one of the biggest punt-return threats in the league. That part of his game has yet to take off this season, largely because teams have been able to punt the ball deep into the Jets' territory, where Moss has to play it safe. He has 4 returns for 38 yards.
In his daily meeting with the team today, Edwards spoke of the importance of taking advantage of field position, a point of emphasis that encompassed both aspects of Moss's game.
The Jets are desperate to establish their running game and will probably force-feed the ball to Curtis Martin on Sunday against the New England Patriots. But Moss will be a player to watch, too.
With the departure of Coles, Moss has become more integrated into the offense rather than being reserved as a deep threat. He has clearly found his comfort level. Healthy after being hampered by a string of injuries for two seasons, Moss seems to have unearthed the swagger he brought from the University of Miami, where he arrived on a track scholarship because the football team did not have one for him.
''Swagger to me is confidence,'' he said. ''Coming into New York and dealing with what I had to deal with early, that's hard on anyone. Knowing I dealt with that made me a stronger person and a hungrier person. I've never had anything given to me. I went through rough times in my first year. That paved me to be what I am today.''
Quarterback CHAD PENNINGTON hopes to have the seven pins that were inserted into his fractured left wrist removed by the end of next week. That would allow him to begin rehabilitating the wrist. He still hopes to return for the game against the Giants, which will be in Week 9 of the season. The Jets signed cornerback LEONARD MYERS to the practice squad and released running back JOHNATHAN REESE, who played at Columbia. Myers, a third-year player from the University of Miami, spent his first two seasons with the Patriots. Linebacker JASON GLENN (ankle) has been downgraded to questionable. If he does not play, KHARY CAMPBELL will take his place in the nickel defense. The rookie BROOKS BOLLINGER is the backup quarterback again this week. JAMIE MARTIN, who signed with the hope of becoming VINNY TESTAVERDE's backup, will probably not know the offense well enough until after the bye week (Oct. 5). Even then, he will not be handed the job. ''There's no automatic,'' Coach HERMAN EDWARDS said.
Photo: Santana Moss showed his big-play ability when he scored a touchdown on a 32-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde against Miami on Sunday. (Photo by Vincent Laforet/The New York Times)

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Richmond Hill explosion case trial likely for June 2014
The three people facing charges in the south side explosion case won't go on trial until at least June 2014.
The attorneys for Monserrate Shirley, Mark Leonard and Bob Leonard discussed a potential trial date during a hearing Wednesday afternoon.
Dion and Jennifer Longworth died in the blast. They were Shirley and Leonard's next-door neighbors. Over 30 homes had to be demolished and dozens of other homes had significant damage.
Also Wednesday, a judge unsealed search warrants in the case.
Those documents detail what police were looking to examine at the explosion site in the Richmond Hill neighborhood and what they wanted to learn about the suspects' actions.
One of the search warrants requested incoming and outgoing calls and texts for both Shirley and Mark Leonard from November first through November 12th.
Another requested all appliances, from the furnace to the fireplace to the microwave in Shirley's destroyed home.
There was a search warrant for financial paperwork found in the rubble there, including checkbooks, bank statements and credit card bills.
Then at Bob Leonard's Home, there was a search for golf clubs, plus boxes of family photos, jewelry and clothes that belonged to Moncy Shirley.
The documents also reveal that a neighbor said that David Gill, Mark Leonard's long-time friend, may have been the man in the white van seen in front of Shirley's house the day of the explosion.
Meanwhile in court today, we learned a trial won't likely begin until June 2014.
For an explosion that took only seconds to end lives and destroy homes, the long process to decide criminal responsibility is in stark contrast.
The slow, complicated case has neighbors in Richmond Hill feeling frustrated.
"We learned nothing today," said Richmond Hill resident Roz Aldridge.
"It is frustrating, but like she said, we knew it was going to take awhile," added resident Abby Jackson.
The judge and attorneys agreed a trial date likely won't happen until June of 2014, more than a year from now.
A specific date has yet to be set.
"We want to try this case well. We want to try it successfully. We want to try it once," said Marion County deputy prosecutor Denise Robinson. "From the state's perspective, 150 witnesses, boxes of discovery and so it's a significant trial. there's no question about it."
The three suspects, accused of setting the explosion to collect insurance money, were all back in court for a pre-trial hearing Wednesday.
One of the key motions from prosecutors concerned unsealing and making public warrants on wire taps, which contain critical conversations in the case.
But the judge didn't make a ruling on that evidence. Instead, she deferred to the original judge who issued the warrants.
Also, there was no decision today on the suspects' request to drop life without parole sentences. But the judge did order approximately 22 search warrants to be unsealed.
Many were sent out Wednesday. The remaining warrants will be released Thursday.
Time is a big issue in this case - time to examine evidence and prepare for trial.
In court, Mark Leonard's defense attorney said she hasn't seen any evidence yet from the crime lab.
"There's a significant amount of crime lab testing. It takes time to conduct that testing. It doesn't work like CSI," Robinson said.
However long this process takes, Richmond Hill residents who experienced the explosion say they'll be in court for every step, hoping for justice as they continue to rebuild.
"I just think I needed to be here. It changed my life. This changed my life," Aldridge said.
Leonard was recently charged with conspiring to arrange for a key witness in the trial to be murdered. He has pleaded not guilty in that case.
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Leaked EU proposal reveals plan to make smartphone batteries easier to replace
Replacing a dead battery on smartphones used to be quite easy not so long ago. It didn’t require any professional help and users could easily pop the back cover open to access the replaceable battery. And having a replaceable battery on your smartphone was more of a norm than an exception. These days, however, replacing a dead battery on your smartphone is a herculean task that requires specialized equipment and poses the risk of voiding the warranty. But this might change soon as the EU is currently mulling over a plan to make smartphone batteries easily replaceable once again.
According to a recent report from Dutch financial publication Het Financieele Dagblad (FD), the EU wants to force electronics manufacturers to facilitate easier battery replacements. Sustainability seems to be the core idea behind this proposal, as easier battery replacements will allow people to use their smartphones for a longer duration, thereby generating lesser electronic waste. A leaked draft for the proposal was recently procured by FD and it reveals that Frans Timmermans, vice-president of the ‘Green Deal’ at the European Commission, will be presenting it mid-March. The EU is reportedly adding the finishing touches to the proposal, which will reportedly enforce wider product recycling, re-use of raw material, and more sustainable production.
The report comes just a couple of weeks after the EU voted in favor of forcing smartphone manufacturers to adopt USB Type-C as the standard port on all devices. The standardization of ports, coupled with easily replaceable batteries, is expected to greatly reduce e-waste. As per the proposal, the onus of reducing e-waste will fall on the manufacturers, who will have to ensure that their devices are easy to repair. They will also need to ensure that replacement parts are made available to the masses which, in turn, is expected to help repair companies. Furthermore, Timmerman has also proposed an EU-wide ban on the destruction of unsold items, which will promote the re-use of raw materials and reduce the waste exports to other countries.
Additionally, in a bid to promote recycling/reuse of old electronics, the EU will work on a European collection system for old mobile phones, tablets, and chargers. On top of all that, the proposal reveals that the EU also wants to focus on more extensive recycling of packaging materials and limit the use of microplastics in products and packaging.
Source: Het Financieele Dagblad

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Near-Earth Asteroid 2020 RJ close encounter: an image – 8 Sept. 2020
Last night, 8 Sept. 2020, the near-Earth asteroid 2020 RJ had a close, but safe encounter with our planet. It came as close as 1.2 millions of km, so about 3.3 times the average lunar distance. We captured it around the flyby and are pleased to share this image.
The image above comes from a single 240-seconds exposure, remotely taken with the “Elena” (PlaneWave 17″+Paramount ME+SBIG STL-6303E) robotic unit available at Virtual Telescope. The telescope carefully tracked the fast apparent motion of the asteroid, so stars result in long trails, while the asteroid looks like a sharp dot of light in the center of the image. It is marked by an arrow. It was shining at magnitude 16.7.
At the imaging time, asteroid 2020 RJ was at about 1.26 millions of km from the Earth. It was discovered by the Mt. Lemmon Survey on 5 Sept. 2020.
This 19-42 meters large asteroid reached its minimum distance (about 1.2 millions of km) from us on 8 Sept. 2020 at 22:45 UTC (source: Nasa/JPL). Of course, there were no risks at all for our planet.
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Buffaloes stampede to landmark UIL state berth
Clemens senior outside hitter Shelby O’Neal and her teammates have talked openly about the importance of a legacy.
The players spoke about how regular-season success was nice, but teams are defined by what they did during the postseason. To that end, the Buffaloes had fallen short. They had never been past the second round.
Clemens cleared that hurdle a week ago. The momentum catapulted the team even higher to its first UIL Class 6A state tournament berth.
The Buffaloes shook off a slow start and rolled past Clark 25-16, 25-22, 25-15 Saturday in the Region IV-6A final at Alamo Convocation Center.
“I feel like after winning (in) the second round this year, everything else was easy,” O’Neal said. “The second round was a really big wall for all of us. We’ve never been past there, and Clemens had never been past there. We knew our group had to be the group to get it done.”
Byron Nelson, Plano West and Fort Bend Ridge Point will join Clemens (44-4) at the next week’s state tournament in Garland. The Buffaloes accomplished the feat by battling back from an early deficit to win the first set, using a late surge to prevail in the second frame, and jumping to an early commanding advantage in the final stanza.
In the second set, Clark led 21-20 on a kill from senior middle hitter Gracie Gibson, but Clemens responded with a 5-1 run that included two kills from O’Neal and one apiece from senior Ashley Breu and junior Canada Buchanan.
Clemens rebounded from a 5-1 deficit in the opening set as Breu and Buchanan each had three kills and O’Neal and senior setter Cassidy Steadman (44 assists) added one apiece as the Buffaloes put together a spurt that saw them go from trailing by four to leading by seven at one juncture.
“I think whenever we have our momentum, we just keep pushing forward, said Breu, who had a match-high 17 kills. “I think when we keep doing good, and we have positive moments, we never get down.”
Clark (43-8), which was in the regional final for the 15th time in the past 32 seasons, struggled to find a groove after a fast start. Junior Elise McGhee and Gibson tallied each had 12 kills for the Cougars, who had a 23-match winning streak snapped.
“Just knowing it’s not over, and I get to keep playing the game I love, is amazing,” said Clemens senior libero Elizabeth Hill, who had 17 digs.
Region IV-5A: Alamo Heights started fast and didn’t slow down, rolling past Dripping Springs 25-12, 25-22, 25-21 at South San High School.
The Mules (35-9) advanced to the state tournament for the first time and will join Canyon Randall, Lovejoy and Friendswood. Pairings will be announced Sunday.
In winning its 22nd match in a row — and fifth straight playoff match in a sweep — Alamo Heights roared to a 17-7 advantage in the first set against Dripping Springs, which had won four of the previous six regional titles. The Tigers defeated Gregory-Portland in five sets in the semifinals on Friday, rallying after dropping the first two sets to do so.
“Dripping Springs was a little tired after going five sets, but we came out on fire,” said Alamo Heights coach Alex Bothe, who is in her first season at the school. “We were ramped up, and we never let up off the gas pedal.”
Sophomore Kylie Wickley paced the Mules with 17 kills. Setter Ruby O’Brien had 37 assists, 10 digs and two aces, freshman Hannah Whittingstall totaled nine kills and junior libero Ella Sanders had 17 digs.


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Apples and pairs! Another retro movie weekend has kicked in the front door and is ready to rock our world!
Getting stuck into all kinds of smoothie shenanigans, we find ourselves pealing, chopping, slicing, zesting and squeezing a whole heap of bright and delicious fruity goodness as we begin to concoct possible the worlds greatest ever smoothie. Balancing flavours, colours and textures like an absolute pro, we’ll hit the magic button to blitz all our efforts up like a deadly tornado. Will we have created something never seen before? And will that be for a very good reason? Only the taste test will reveal!
SATURDAY 8th April
Fly Away Home (1996) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-11:25am (2 hours 15 minutes)
A 13-year-old girl finds an abandoned nest of goose eggs and raises the chicks when they hatch. As winter approaches, the birds need to fly south, so she and her inventor father construct a light aircraft to lead the way. Family adventure, starring Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany and Terry Kinney.
Clueless (1995) E4 10:00am-12:00pm (2 hours)
A rich high-school student uses all her charm and financial clout to boost an awkward new pupil’s image, but soon finds she has created a monster – while her own popularity suffers in the process. Comedy inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma, starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy and Paul Rudd.
Labyrinth (1986) 5STAR 12:20pm-2:25pm
A teenager wishes her baby brother would be taken away, only to have her request granted by a band of goblins and their sinister king. She regrets her decision and sets out to rescue him, but to reach the castle where he is being held, she must find her way through a magical maze full of strange creatures. Jim Henson’s fantasy adventure, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Film4 1:00pm-3:05pm (2 hours 5 minutes)
A cocky teenager plays truant from school and spends the day dragging his girlfriend and a reluctant friend into all manner of crazy adventures in the big city – while the school’s dean of students vows to stop at nothing to prove the youngster is faking illness. Comedy, starring Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones and Charlie Sheen.
You’ve Got Mail (1998) 5STAR 3:30pm-4:50pm (1 hour 20 minutes)
Two rivals in the bookshop business fall in love over the internet, unaware they know and dislike each other in the real world. While things remain frosty in person, the pair’s anonymous online relationship continues to blossom. Romantic comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey and Dabney Coleman.
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Dave 9:00pm-11:20pm (2 hours 20 minutes)
Detectives Riggs and Murtaugh team up with a reformed small-time crook and a tough, female internal-affairs investigator to track down a former policeman trafficking impounded weaponry to the bosses of organised crime. Action thriller sequel, starring Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci and Rene Russo.
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985) ITV4 10:00pm-12:05am (2 hours)
Incarcerated Special Forces veteran John Rambo is offered the chance for freedom by former commander Colonel Trautman if he takes up the offer to return to the jungles of Vietnam on a life-or-death mission to rescue American PoWs. During the course of the operation, he develops strong feelings for his guide, a female freedom fighter – but tragedy strikes, leaving him more determined than ever to exact a bloody and explosive revenge. Action adventure sequel, starring Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Julia Nickson-Soul, Steven Berkoff, George Kee Cheung, Andy Wood and Martin Kove.
An American Werewolf in London (1981) Film4 11:15pm-1:15am (2 hours)
A tourist is attacked while walking on the Yorkshire Moors and undergoes a terrifying metamorphosis, becoming a ravening werewolf whenever the moon is full. John Landis’s horror comedy, starring David Naughton, Griffin Dunne and Jenny Agutter, with appearances by Brian Glover and Rik Mayall as unwelcoming locals in an isolated pub. Featuring special effects by Rick Baker.
SUNDAY 9th April
Cutthroat Island (1995) Film4 1:00pm-3:25pm (2 hours 25 minutes)
A tough female pirate enlists the help of an educated slave in finding the three parts of a map leading to buried treasure. However, one of the pieces is in the hands of her cruel uncle, and she also has to find the loot before her crew mutinies or the British Navy catches up with her. Swashbuckling adventure, starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella and Maury Chaykin.
Goldfinger (1964) 1:45pm-3:55pm (2 hours 10 minutes)
James Bond is assigned to investigate a notorious German gold smuggler and discovers his quarry has ambitions much greater than first suspected. Pursuing the criminal mastermind around the world, Bond uncovers the villain’s audacious scheme to destroy the global economy with a daring attack on Fort Knox. Spy adventure, starring Sean Connery, Gert Frobe and Honor Blackman.
Liar Liar (1997) ITV2 3:50pm-5:35pm
A lawyer, whose underhand ploys to win cases leave him little time to see his son, discovers he is incapable of lying after the boy’s birthday wish makes his dad tell only the truth. However, this causes a host of problems as the attorney tries to muddle his way through a high-profile divorce settlement. Comedy, with Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Jennifer Tilly and Cary Elwes.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) ITV2 5:35pm-9:00pm
An unassuming hobbit is plunged into a battle against the forces of darkness when his uncle bequeaths him a magical ring of immense power. He joins a fellowship of heroes to embark on a perilous quest to destroy the ring before it falls into the hands of its creator – a dark lord who needs it to regain his power and conquer the world. The first part of Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy based on JRR Tolkien’s novel, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Christopher Lee, Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom.
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) Film4 6:35pm-9:00pm (2 hours 25 minutes)
Feisty heroine Annie and her new boyfriend Alex take a cruise in the Bahamas, but the trip becomes a nightmare when they discover a vengeful computer genius – a former employee laid off because of his terminal illness – is also on board. He has secretly programmed the ship to crash into an oil tanker while he steals a cache of diamonds from the cargo. Action thriller sequel, with Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric and Willem Dafoe.
The Deer Hunter (1978) ITV4 9:00pm-12:45am
The lives of three American steelworkers and their families are torn apart in the wake of the Vietnam War. After enduring horrific treatment in a prison camp during the conflict, the three friends return to their homes but struggle to readjust to normal life. Oscar-winning drama, starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage and John Cazale.
Under Siege (1992) Spike 9:00pm-11:00pm (2 hours)
Terrorists infiltrate a US battleship in a carefully orchestrated move to steal its arsenal of nuclear weapons, unaware the ship’s resourceful cook – a veteran US Navy Seal – and a scantily clad stripper are about to foil their plans. Action adventure, starring Steven Seagal, Erika Eleniak, Gary Busey and Tommy Lee Jones.
Whatever you’re up to this weekend, get out and explore!

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Fruit bread speciality, handed down secret recipe, without milk protein and without added sugar, with pears, figs and nuts, fruity, full-bodied and discreetly sweet.
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A questionnaire was devised to determine the general status of modal counterpoint classes in selected colleges and universities in the United States and to discover the most-used modal counterpoint textbooks, specifically those exhibiting the direct approach; it was sent to 152 NASM approved schools, and 117 (76.97%) responses were obtained. Information was requested about the types of counterpoint classes offered, the respondents' ratings of the modal counterpoint texts they use, teaching aids and techniques, and ways in which modal counterpoint is included in the music curriculum. Ninety-one (77.8%) of the 117 responding institutions included modal counterpoint in their course offerings. The majority of these institutions offered one semester of modal counterpoint and required it in at least one curricular area. The three most-used modal counterpoint texts which exhibit the direct approach, and the percentage of respondents using them, were: (1) (25.3%)--Soderlund, Gustave Fredric. Direct Approach to Counterpoint in 16th Century Style. With a Foreword by Howard Hanson. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1947. (2) (13.2%)--Benjamin, Thomas. The Craft of Modal Counterpoint. New York: Schirmer Books, 1979. (3) (9.9%)--Gauldin, Robert. A Practical Approach to 16th-Century Counterpoint. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1985. The three texts listed above were surveyed for the inclusion of discussions on 138 topics directly related to writing music in sixteenth-century style. The topics were grouped and sub-grouped under these headings: (1) general discussion of the texts; (2) melodic concepts; (3) two-voice concepts; (4) three-voice concepts; and (5) treatment of writing in four or more voices, triple meter, and text setting. The survey was organized to provide a report on the way in which each of the three texts covered each of the 138 topics.
Senick, John Peter, "The Status of Modal Counterpoint in Selected Colleges and Universities in the United States and a Survey of Selected Modal Counterpoint Textbooks (Sixteenth-Century)." (1986). LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses. 4202.

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DUNDALK — Student actors at General John Stricker Middle School are preparing for their school play, Alice in Wonderland Junior.
“Alice in Wonderland Junior the play is very similar to the movie,” special educator Stephanie Jones said.
“In the play, Alice goes to a dream land with weird animals, twins that are strange, flowers that talk, cards that get their heads cut off and a queen who is in charge of everything,” Jones explained. “It’s really fun. The kids have been having a lot of fun with it. They’ve enjoyed going into wonderland.”
Eighth grader, Alexis Dellapenna, will be performing as The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland Junior, which is her first play.
“My character is a crazy, fun person that loves to host tea parties and birthday parties,” Dellapenna said.
Although she is enjoying her time as an actress, the middle schooler doesn’t want to pursue acting as a career. “I want to work with kids at a daycare or be a children’s counselor,” she said.
Eighth grader Madison Wise snagged the lead role as Alice, and said she has “really enjoyed” the character.
According to Wise, Alice is a curious girl, “who will probably never stop exploring and causes herself a lot of trouble with her funny attitude and her very troubled curiosity.”
The young actress says she can relate to the character because she is also curious. She said she plans to partially pursue acting in the future.
Eighth grader Ethan Rivera is playing The Caterpillar.
According to Rivera, his character is hyper.
“He loves having fun and wants to cheer people up and have a good day,” he said. “I want to be an actor because you can express yourself and be someone you’re not and bring people smiles.”
The show will run April 11 and 12 and April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
“We’re fortunate to do four shows this year, which is really cool,” Jones said.
Before the show, tickets are $3 for children and $5 for adults. At the door, it’s $5 for children and $8 for adults. Contact Stephanie Jones, at firstname.lastname@example.org to purchase tickets.


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January 26 - After several years of cooperation, SDV International Logistics has taken a minority interest in the FAST Overseas Group, which has a presence in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Italy.
FAST Mondial & Marine, the Lebanese entity of the Group, has revenues of USD30 million and 90 employees. Combined with its subsidiary companies in Jordan and Syria, the FAST Overseas Group significantly increasesSDV's presence in the Middle East.
In conjunction with this, SDV has also taken a majority stake in the company FAST France. FAST France, with revenues of EUR12 million (USD15.7 miilion), is specialised in outbound flows to the Middle East. The company has cooperated with FAST Lebanon for 25 years and is involved in significant volumes to the Persian Gulf.
Finally, SDV has also acquired 100 percent of FAST Italy which has revenues of EUR3 million (USD3.9 million) which is managed jointly with FAST Overseas and FAST France. Fast Italy also specialises in outbound flows to the Middle East. The company said that the aim of this particular acquisition is to bring FAST Italy closer to its own existing Italian entity, SDV Italy.
A company statement said: "Through this strategic move, SDV International Logistics reinforces its presence in the Middle East and continues to strengthen its network to meet the needs of its global customers."


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Media shares mixed in soft market
TW, News Corp., Viacom among winnersNEW YORK -- Most U.S. markets closed lower Wednesday amid a late drop following more bad earnings news and renewed economic concerns.
Shares of big media and entertainment companies seemed to keep their recent upward momentum going until the afternoon before economic concerns pulled them and others back to the ground.
In the end, Time Warner shares edged up 0.5% to $22.33, with News Corp. up the same percentage to $8.74. Viacom Inc.'s stock climbed 0.5% as well to end at $19.95. Earlier in the day, they had all traded higher. Walt Disney's stock closed down 0.4% at $19.40, and CBS Corp. shares shed 4.2% to close at $5.92.
The Hollywood Reporter Showbiz 50 stock index also closed the day 0.1% lower at 795.49 after early gains. Before Wednesday, the index had gained in four out of the last four trading sessions. The broad-based S&P 500 index fell 0.8%.
The moves came after a downbeat earnings report from the likes of Morgan Stanley and more mixed economic views.
The IMF on Wednesday unveiled reduced economic forecasts for various regions of the world. It said that the global downturn has become "the most severe recession since World War II" and projected that the world economy would shrink by 1.3% this year, with a slow recovery expected to take shape some time next year that should lead to 2010 growth of 1.9%. The IMF called this "sluggish relative to past recoveries." However, it said the rate of economic contraction should moderate from the current second quarter onward.
The U.S. economy is already starting to show signs of a slowing downturn, but growth will likely only return next year. The organization cut its 2009 and 2010 U.S. forecasts, predicting a flat GDP performance next year.
A growing chorus of economists has in recent weeks predicted that the economy would stabilize by the summer, come in about even compared with the year-ago period in the third quarter and start growing year-over-year in the fourth quarter, if only slightly.
Meanwhile, General Electric chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt said Wednesday at the annual shareholder meeting of the conglomerate in Orlando that it is hard to forecast how quickly the recession will end. "The global economy and capitalism itself have been fundamentally reset," he said.


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Over the past half century, the ancient lowland forests of Borneo have been destroyed at an unprecedented rate. One indigenous Dayak community has clung on to an incredible hotspot of biodiversity – a bastion of endangered ulin trees – solely, it believes, by the power of a curse.
The wings of cliff swallows in Nebraska are getting shorter while turtles in Chesapeake Bay are getting larger. On the Galapagos Islands, different species are collapsing back into one. What has happened to evolution? The answer is very simple: us. Humans have transformed the planet beyond recognition – turning grasslands and forests into fields and cities and polluting air and water. And all of these changes have altered the course of evolution, often in surprising ways.

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It's fitting Texas A&M travels to Starkville, Mississippi, to take on Mississippi State on the weekend before Halloween.
Several A&M players say they have felt a certain aura around the town in previous visits.
"There is just some kind of feeling out there in Starkville," Aggie defensive end Landis Durham said at the Aggies' weekly press conference Monday. "I don't even know how to explain it. I felt it in 2016, and I'm probably going to feel it again this Saturday."
Games in Starkville have been a nightmare for the Aggies for multiple reasons. At the forefront is losses in the Aggies' last two trips to the Mississippi college town that is home to slightly more than 25,000 people.
In 2014, former Bulldog-turned Dallas Cowboys-quarterback Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns and ran for three in a 48-31 No. 12 MSU win over No. 6 A&M. A&M quarterback Kenny Hill threw three interceptions in the loss despite putting up 365 yards and four touchdowns through the air.
Two years later, the Aggies entered Davis Wade Stadium No. 4 in the nation and left with a 35-28 loss that began a 1-4 stretch to close out the season. A&M starting quarterback Trevor Knight suffered a second-quarter injury that forced Jake Hubenak into emergency service.
"I remember that game vividly," A&M running back Trayveon Williams said. "It was an 11 o'clock game and we were ranked No. 4 in the country ... they came to play and we didn't and they beat us."
It was Williams' freshman season and his fourth true road game at the college level following trips to Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina. Williams, who split carries with Keith Ford, rushed for 28 yards on 10 carries that day against the Bulldogs.
"It was different," Williams said. "It was different, coming from high school environments, going into a true, crazy environment ... it was crazy, something you have to adjust to, but it's an exciting feeling knowing you can make plays in that environment."
MSU's Davis Wade Stadium is the fourth smallest in capacity in the Southeastern Conference, holding a total of 61,337. Because of its size, the Bulldogs have the fifth-lowest average attendance in the conference with 58,209 turnstile spins per game this season.
So what is it about Davis Wade that is so negatively memorable for A&M's veterans?
Fifty-thousand Bulldog faithful can rival the most rabid fan bases, including the 12th Man, with the aid of aluminum on a stick.
"Starkville with those cowbells is like no other," Williams said. "You think Kyle Field is loud, but you get all those cowbells -- it's just something that, if you're not used to it as an away team, it will really bother you."
On Saturday when No. 16 A&M takes the field at Davis Wade Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff, quarterback Kellen Mond will get his first experience with the clanking cowbells. The sophomore said the team will make some adjustments to on-field communication to combat the noise.
"The communication might not be super effective," Mond said. "It's something that we're going to deal with and try to play with."
The Aggies can become bowl eligible with a win Saturday, if they can exorcise the demons that seam to haunt them in Starkville.
"They've got a pretty special place," Durham said. "They've got a great atmosphere there, and it makes it pretty tough for opposing teams to play."


ALGORITHM FOR ADDING TURBOVINET EFFECT
The article discusses the occurrence of noise components from rotating structural elements of the aircraft or turboprop components and the effect of these components on the radio signal tracking aerodynamic object. The masking effect of signals from rotating elements affects the observation of the glider component, which interferes with the tracking of the object. The need to suppress the turboprop components in the radio signal is noted. To solve the problem, it is proposed to use fractal signal processing methods. An algorithm for suppressing turboprop spectral components in an echo signal of an aerodynamic object, based on the definition of the similarity function, is proposed. The article describes the steps of the algorithm and its block diagram. An example of a signal from a bank of temporal functions of micro-movements of an object’s structural elements, used as a basis for approximating the initial echo signal, is given. A simulation was performed for a single aerodynamic object, confirming the suppression of the turboprop component of the echo signal. The proposed algorithm is proposed to be used to classify the number of objects in a swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles. The necessity of decreasing the interval of discreteness of the parameters describing the kinematics of the object’s micro-movements is noted. The materials are of practical value in radiolocation when accompanied by unmanned aerial vehicles to eliminate interfering components in the far-Doppler portrait of the object, automatic coordination, navigation, and increased flight safety.
Keywords: :turboprop component, glider component, micromovement, echo signal, spectrum, radar, Doppler.


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Electric vehicle (EV) technology continues to surge forward, meaning more powerful vehicles that can really go the distance. They’ve also emerged from their awkward, boxy stage ditching the dumpy spaceship-look for racer appeal. Read on to find out more about Queensland’s electric car superhighway, and why now represents the ideal moment to check out electric vehicles for sale and jump on this fast-moving trend.
Chargers have improved, and cities around the world are scrambling to install them along with other infrastructure to facilitate transportation in these zero-emissions vehicles. Queensland now boasts an electric car superhighway along its coast.
Are you ready to get in on a piece of the electric vehicle action?
Welcome to the Future of Electric Vehicles
Australia is leading the way when it comes to new infrastructure to accommodate electric vehicles. And while electric vehicle (EV) sales in the country have historically lagged behind those of other nations, things are changing.
From 2016 to 2018, the number of Queensland residents who owned an electric or hybrid vehicle nearly doubled from 700 to 1,300. That said, changes need to occur to get more electric vehicles on Australian roads.
With increased amenities for electric vehicles, including high-speed charging stations, more and more electric vehicles will be seen on local roadways.
What’s more, a new generation of electric vehicles is making the prospect of owning a zero-emissions vehicle not only more palatable but even exciting.
The Queensland Electric Vehicle Super Highway
In July 2018, the Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland developed an ambitious plan. To create a network of “fast-charging” electric chargers reaching from Cairns to Coolangatta.
The result? An AU$3 million project that saw the installation of 17 fast chargers north and south of Brisbane and west of Toowoomba.
To guarantee this system of chargers has a positive impact on the environment, the electricity for each station will be generated from renewable energy sources.
The network of charging stations allows Australians to drive from Queensland’s far north to its southern border. An ambitious goal, it underscores the nation’s commitment to make electric vehicles a viable transportation solution.
The vast majority of charging stations were constructed by Tritium, a Brisbane company. Tritium has already installed Veefil fast chargers to nations across Europe.
EVLink provided a small number of chargers, manufactured by Schneider Electric, for the project, too.
Australia’s March Towards Electric Vehicles
Although the project initially called for the installation of 18 electric chargers, technical difficulties have delayed the station at Helensvale until April. The installation of the chargers is scheduled after the Gold Coast’s Commonwealth Games.
Nonetheless, even a small electric sedan can close the 98-kilometre distance between Brisbane and the next closest charging facility in Tugun.
In its current configuration, the Queensland electric superhighway represents the longest electric vehicle thoroughfare in a single state.
Of course, Queensland’s superhighway alone can’t correct the challenges that continue to plague Australia in its transition to cleaner transportation alternatives.
Lagging Electric Vehicle Sales in Australia
Fully electric vehicles only accounted for 300 sales in Australia in 2017. Lagging sales of electric vehicles in Australia has been blamed on factors such as:
- Low battery capacities
- Poor availability
- Unattractive external appearances
Certainly, a lack of infrastructure for EVs represented a fourth, less conspicuous issue. But states like Queensland are working hard to resolve this.
What’s more, concerned citizens are calling for intervention at the state and national level to encourage more consumers to go electric. These governmental incentives could include discounts for state registration and federal luxury car tax.
Fast Chargers Versus Standard Chargers
Another factor that has contributed to poor electric vehicle sales is lagging information to the public. Most people prove familiar with “wall system” charging stations suitable for homes. But these require inconvenient overnight charging.
Fortunately, fast chargers have cut that time down to one hour or less. This rapid charging makes the proposition of an electric vehicle road trip along Queensland’s beautiful coast all the more palatable. It could also have a positive impact on local businesses.
Instead of passing through, drivers would have time to spend while waiting for their vehicle to charge fully. Over the long haul, this could infuse local economies with more foot traffic and a resurgence of pedestrians and activity.
But how much do these fast chargers cost for users? Based on an analysis by Canstar Blue of a Tesla Model S, AU$1.50 daily or AU$40 monthly.
This study was based on an electricity plan that charges 23 cents per kilowatt-hour and a typical daily commute of 30 kilometres.
Today’s electric vehicle batteries range anywhere from 330kWh capacities to 100kWh capacities.
New Electric Vehicles for Sale in Australia
Electric vehicles come with many advantages:
- New technologies
- More interior space
- A whisper-quiet ride
- Reduced running costs
But they have been historically limited to the pricy BMW i3 and equally pricy Tesla Roadster, Model S, and Model X. Fortunately, a new generation of electric vehicles are coming on the Australian market that proves more affordable and convenient.
These include the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, the Nissan Leaf, and the Tesla Model 3, to name a few. Let’s compare their amenities and capabilities.
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Hyundai’s new Ioniq model comes in three different types. Fully electric, hybrid, and hybrid plug-in EV. Launched in the third quarter of 2018, each represents a vibrant new option for Australian drivers appealing to diverse tastes and lifestyles.
The Ioniq is powered by a 28 kWh lithium-ion battery hooked up to the electric motor.
The electric motor’s power is nothing to write home about, but at 88 kW of power and 295Nm of torque, it ranks up there with many other small cars.
It boasts a travel distance of 280 kilometres between charges. Couple this with the attainable price tag of AU$38,500, and you have a tempting vehicle for daily commuters who want to make a positive difference when it comes to the planet.
The Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai also has plans to introduce the Kona crossover, known as the Kona Electric. This vehicle comes in two flavours, one with a 300-kilometre range and one with a 470-kilometre range.
The long-range Kona Electric can go from zero to 100 km/h per hour in just 7.4 seconds, and its electric engine has some serious muscle at 150kW and 395Nm. It’s earned acclaim, and Hyundai Australia has prioritised its sale.
At no more than AU$50,000, it will include amenities such as:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- And more
Relying on AC power, the long-range Kona Electric will charge to full capacity in just under 10 hours from a wall unit. What’s more, at fast charging units, it’ll prove ready to go in under an hour.
The Tesla Model 3
Don’t let the brand name fool you. The Tesla Model 3 is slated to become the company’s biggest hit once production gets moving. And one of the main reasons is because of its more affordable price tag, coming in around AU$45,670.
Roughly the same size as the BMW 3 Series, this Tesla could hit the Australian market as soon as 2019.
The standard offering boasts a driving range of 355 kilometres and the ability to surge from zero to 97 kilometres in just 5.6 seconds. The long-range model claims a reliable 500-kilometre range.
The Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf’s 2018 version proves roomier and features new technology such as semi-autonomous driving. It also boasts a larger battery pack, which means more overall range.
It can go up to 400 kilometres on one charge and races from zero to 200 kilometres in about 10 seconds. Better yet, it doesn’t have the weird, spaceship-like appearance of earlier models.
The Jaguar I-Pace
For those with discerning tastes and a little more in their pocketbooks, there’s also the Jaguar I-Pace. While it doesn’t necessarily come in as a highly affordable vehicle, it’s worth a mention because of its sleek design and serious power.
First revealed at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the streamlined design of this SUV is already available in Australia.
Powered by two electric motors (each axle gets ones), it powers through at 294kW and 680Nm. It claims a sprint of zero to 100 kilometres in under five seconds and can operate for up to 480 kilometres from one charge.
Its battery pack comes in at 90kWh, and while you’ll pay for its power and brand name, this car will change your view of what an electric vehicle can be. It comes in at AU$119,000 and is definitely worth a spin.
Are You Ready for Zero Emission Vehicles?
The next generation of electric cars proves sleek, powerful, and more affordable than ever before. They come with more room, loads of new technologies, and increased battery endurance, which translates into less EV range anxiety for you.
What’s more cities and states around Australia are working hard to construct a network of fast chargers to support their use.
Don’t Get Left in the Dust
From Tully to Mackay, Springfield to Toowoomba, the electric highway is here to stay. And the growth of this technology will continue to have a major impact on how Australians live, work, and play.
Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of electric vehicles? Or, looking for electric vehicles for sale? Check out our blog to stay on top of the latest news about the fast-paced, innovative world of electric vehicles.


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Sanctum 2 Trailer Gets Locked and Loaded
Coffee Stain Studios revealed today the first gameplay trailer of their upcoming title Sanctum 2, a cooperative game which hybridizes the tower defense and FPS genres.
Described as a mix of “intense action and strategic gameplay”, Sanctum 2 is a fully multiplayer game built in the Unreal Engine 3. The game melds the elements of tower defense and first-person shooter genres and tasks players to set up defensive towers and walls to take out waves of attacking enemies. Rather than sitting back and letting their towers do the work, players must jump into the fray in FPS mode as one of the game’s playable characters, each armed with their own unique weapons and abilities.
The game will be playable this weekend at PAX East 2013 at Reverb Publishing’s booth #1048. Additionally, players can also check out the other titles they have on show, including Guncraft, Edge of Space, and Beatbuddy.
Sanctum 2 is set for release on the PC, Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this Spring.


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LONDON Welsh head coach Justin Burnell moved quickly to sign Lachlan McCaffrey after the back row forward impressed against his side just a fortnight ago.
The Exiles completed the capture of the 24-year-old after he made his mark in the Singapore 10s last month.
McCaffrey joins Welsh from Australian side Brumbies.
He has played in the Super 15 with Western Force and the Waratahs, and featured against the British and Irish Lions on their Tour of Australia in 2013.
A former Under 20 international, McCaffrey helped Australia reach the final of the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship in Argentina, as well as representing his country at schoolboy level.
In 2009, he was the inaugural Shute Shield rookie of the year and two seasons later was a member of the Eastwood team which defeated Sydney University 19-16 in the Shute Shield grand final – a side captained by former Exile Mitch Lees.
Burnell said: “Lachlan caught our attention at the Cub 10s in Singapore when he was part of the Brumbies squad.
“I had the opportunity to meet him first hand, have a look at him play, and he really impressed me.
“He’s got an excellent and proven pedigree in Super 15 rugby and is a typical ball-playing Australian forward – he’s got a brilliant skill set.
“It’s another massive statement by London Welsh in our bid to compete in the Aviva Premiership next season.”
Welsh open their Premiership campaign with a home match against Exeter Chiefs on September 7.
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A leading asthma charity is calling for more people to be aware of the dangers of the affliction.
Asthma UK says there are more than five million people in Britain living with the debilitating wheezing and breathlessness condition.
According to its research, one person dies every seven hours from asthma in the UK.
In the North East, around one in four people are thought to suffer from the illness.
Leading research in the region is Dr Mohammed H Shamssain, senior lecturer in physiology at Sunderland University, who said: "We think it's about one in four people at the moment, but this number seems to be growing all the time."
In a report published today to mark World Asthma Day, Asthma UK says around 500,000 people are experiencing severe asthma symptoms because treatments currently available do not effectively manage their condition.
It has launched an Asthma Attack Card to explain what people should do to help someone suffering an asthma attack to cut the number of unnecessary deaths.
The simple guide includes tips such as making sure the sufferer uses his or her inhaler and helping the person to stay calm.
Newcastle GP Mike Scott, who has a surgery in Newburn, echoed this commonsense approach.
He said: "Asthma is very common and, although one in five children will suffer asthma attacks, actually most of them will grow out of it.
"What is very important is that we make the correct diagnosis. A lot of things can cause wheezing and breathlessness and it doesn't automatically mean that person is suffering from asthma.
"Getting an accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensuring people get the correct treatment."
Donna Covey, Asthma UK's chief executive, called for action from the Government, the health professions and other sectors to improve the care of asthma patients.
She said: "Over half of all people with asthma are living on a knife edge, coping from day to day, but living in fear and often isolation.
"Children can lose weeks off school and adults may be unable to work. Their relationships suffer and their family life is disrupted.
"They have to contend with the anxiety of repeated hospital admissions and the terrifying possibility of a fatal attack."
In 2003 American research indicated that children whose parents smoke are 1.5 times more likely to develop asthma.


15mm WW2 British Churchill Armoured Squadron (3) (Plastic) (15 mm WW2)
Kategória: 15 mm WW2
Ár: 8190 Ft
The Churchill infantry tank is designed to move at a walking pace ahead of the infantry, knocking out enemy machine-guns as they advance, secure behind its heavy armour. A British infantry division can expect a full brigade of 180 of these powerful tanks attached to it in support of its attacks!


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Octopus Energy launches two wind-linked tariffs in Wales
Octopus Energy customers in Wales are being enticed by an innovative tariff whereby stonger winds leads to lower prices.
The first 400 residents in Market Weighton (postcode YO43) will receive 50 percent off electricity when winds are "above a fresh breeze" (8m/s), while a similar number in Caerphilly (CF81 and NP24 postcodes) will receive 50 percent off electricity bills when winds are "above a strong breeze" (10.8m/s).
The Octopus Fan Club costs £52 a year and any electricity used while the local turbines are spinning automatically gives a 20 percent discount.
Octopus Energy Group recently signed a major strategic partnership with Tokyo Gas, in a deal that values the UK entech pioneer in excess of $2 billion (£1.45 billion).
The agreement will see Octopus Energy and Tokyo Gas launch the Octopus Energy brand in Japan, operated by TG Octopus Energy, a 30:70 joint venture backed by working capital and growth funding provided by Tokyo Gas (click here). The company is also planning to expand in New Zealand.
As with much of the UK, Wales is busy riding the renewables wave, with the Welsh Government targeting 70 percent of electricity demand from renewables by 2030.
RES has submitted an application to the Planning Inspectorate for its Upper Ogmore Wind Farm and energy storage project, which would supply around 21,000 homes with clean, low cost electricity every year.
Shearwater Energy is developing a wind-SMR (Small Modular Reactor) and hydrogen production hybrid energy project in North Wales and RenewableUK Cymru, the trade association for the renewable energy industry, recently welcomed the Port of Milford Haven as its latest member.

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Meet the Mulberries: Izabella Dubanski
Meet Izabella Dubanski: Graphic Designer
Izabella Dubanski, Graphic Designer in Mulberry’s Chicago office, talks travel and her favorite things about Chicago.
What is your favorite activity in Chicago?
I am very fascinated and impressed by the different architecture the city has to offer. One of my favorite things to do is take the Chicago River Cruise through the North and South Branches all the way to the Main Stem. Whether on a small craft surrounded by companionship of friends, or on a public boat cruise, the twilight tour of the river is simply breathtaking. The contrast of modern and historic skyscrapers visually expresses the awesome history this city has to offer.
If you could learn one new professional skill, what would it be?
Coding is something I would definitely want to learn more about. Today the whole world evolves around the internet and virtual progress. I know the general idea of coding because I have taken a class before but never dove into it deeper. It would be great to look on the backend of web development and be well versed on the details.
What work programs, platforms, tools can you not survive without?
Adobe Creative Suite is the software I absolutely could not survive without. I love to use Illustrator, it is one of my favorite design programs.
What’s been your favorite place to travel?
Cuba is hands down my favorite place I have traveled to thus far. In 2019, I visited the beautiful and rich-in-history city of Havana, along with the breathtaking caves and mountains in the countryside. The food, music, kindness of people, the history and culture were truly amazing. There is no place like it!
What place is next on your travel bucket list?
Because of the natural beauty and ancient history, Greece and its islands in the Mediterranean is what I hope to be my next adventure. I love learning about history and culture, trying authentic cuisine and exploring new places.


two years after Runaljod – Ragnarok, Norwegian band Waldruna announced the release of a new album. Skald is out on November 23rd via By Norse. Vocals, poetry and ancient instruments like Kravik-lyre, Taglharpa and Bukkehorn lead the way of the album. About the album Einar Selvik comments:
“Skald was recorded live in the studio with the intention of capturing the raw and uncompromising energy of a live performance rather than aiming for a flawless and polished expression. It sets out to give voice to the ancient craft that once lay at the heart of the Norse oral traditions, presented as it takes shape in the hands of a humble contemporary skald today.”
They shared a new video for the track “Voluspá“. It is a collaboration between Einar and the Finnish company Koski Syvari led by Tuukka Koski and filmed in Finland where Einar spent intense days of training with wild wolves, preparing for the shoot.


Updated 2/3/11 -- The Virginia Senate passed a bill today that would extend the statute of limitations for sexual abuse civil lawsuits from two years to 20. Victims groups and the Virginia Catholic bishops find themselves on different sides of the bill.
Currently in Virginia, the statute of limitations for sexual abuse is two years from when the person is 18 years old or from the time of discovery. The legislature is deciding whether to raise it to eight years or to 20 years.
After hearing stories from victims of sexual abuse, members of the Senate Courts of Justice subcommittee voted 2-1 Jan. 27 to recommend a 20-year limit instead of the eight-year limit they had been favoring.
The subcommittee extended the limit after it heard testimony from abuse survivors, including a story from a 67-year-old man that made some in the room cry, the Associated Press reported.
The full committee then passed the bill Monday (Jan. 31).
The Virginia House of Delegates passed its version of the bill Jan. 27, increasing the current two-year limit to eight years. The House and the Senate will look at the bills and come to a conclusion at a later time.
The original bills, sponsored by David B. Albo, R-Fairfax, in the House of Delegates and Frederick M. Quayle, R-Chesapeake, in the Senate each proposed a 25-year cap.
Lobbying by the Virginia Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the bishops of Arlington and Richmond dioceses, helped persuade the House of Delegates to approve an eight-year limit.
The Virginia Catholic Conference thought eight years was reasonable. Twenty years could possibly bring about problems, such as memories fading or witnesses becoming unreachable, Catholic conference executive director Jeff Caruso told NCR in a telephone interview Feb. 1.
"First and foremost, Virginia public policy must ensure protection and compassion for victims," Caruso said. "The issue is we must be fair to victims and provide justice and look at what’s a reasonable extension."
Forty states and Washington D.C. have a limit of eight years or less, according to Caruso.
The bill addresses sexual abuse in general and does not mention any religious organization.
Victims groups are pressing for longer limits.
"It's not an issue that you just compromise over like you're horse trading," said Grier Weeks, executive director of the National Association to Protect Children. "Eight years means for most victims that they're 26 years old. For many, many victims, that is not enough time."
The average victim doesn't come forward until their 40s, said Becky Ianni, director for the Washington DC/Virginia chapters of SNAP, or the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
At the House hearing on Thursday, Ianni told her story of being abused by a Catholic priest when she was young. She attended the full committee hearing Monday morning.
"I hope whatever they choose that they choose the largest number that they can," Ianni told NCR. "The longer time that victims have to come forward, the more perpetrators are going to be exposed. I think it will act as a deterrent for pedophiles because pedophiles use intimidation and time to their advantage, and I think all of that is going to help protect kids."


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Their backs are against the wall, but the blindfolds haven’t been tied yet, nor have the rifles been loaded.
But losing Game 3 tonight at the Coliseum would put the Islanders down 3-0 to the Maple Leafs in this best-of-seven series.
“We know we gotta take care. It’s a big game in the series right here,” Shawn Bates said. “You go down 3-0, now you’re really behind the eight-ball.”
And on the heels of GM Mike Milbury’s rage over the officiating in Game 2 (“It was made very clear to Mr. Milbury that his action was inappropriate,” Colin Campbell said in a statement.), the Islanders are faced with a double-edged dilemma: either everything will be called tonight, or nothing will be.
More than likely, the turmoil will continue on the ice. Throughout the league, referees have swallowed their whistles for playoff mayhem and in front of what is going to be an earsplitting Coliseum crowd tonight, there’s no telling what will be let go and what won’t.
Alexei Yashin, when asked if he thought he could make a difference by smashing Shayne Corson in the teeth under the blind eyes of postseason officiating, said it’s important not to lose focus.
“I tried it in the Buffalo series [in 1997]. I got a few penalties and they scored on the power play,” Yashin said. “I try in certain situations to play physical, but it’s not right to put my team in danger of a penalty.”
If Bryan McCabe is allowed to use his can-opener move that he’s been using since he came into the league, the Islanders are going to have to find a way to counter it by stepping around or splitting his stick.
“If you can get by it, you’re gone. You’re in,” Dave Scatchard said, “because he can’t recover from it.”
So there it is. Nobody’s going to move McCabe out of their way or pull Toronto off Yashin’s back for them, and Scatchard said that’s just they way they want it.
“No one’s really handed us anything this year,” Scatchard said. “Everything we’ve done, we’ve done it on our own and within the room and within our group here. Nothing’s new. It’s not like a bunch of doors are going to fly open for us [tonight]. We’re going to have to knock ’em open.”
The one that’s been locked the tightest has been No. 31, Leafs’ goalie Curtis Joseph. He was unbeatable in Game 2, gobbling 31 saves. The Isles were also hopeful about finally solving Cujo under tonight’s scheduled “White Out” at the Coliseum in which fans are being asked to wear only that color.
In 120 minutes of fierce hockey, only Kenny Jonsson – a game-time decision tonight with a nagging quad – has been able to beat Cujo, with his power play slapper five minutes into the series.
Since then, it’s all been downhill.
“No matter how good a goalie is, he’s going to slow down eventually,” Scatchard said. “If we can get some traffic in front of him, we can speed up that process a little bit.”
And finally get on the board, in both the game and the series.