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Blue Mountains Day Trip Including Parramatta River Cruise97 reviews
Firstly a Comfort Stop in the lower Blue Mountains. Opportunity to purchase refreshments.
Visit Kings Tableland or Evans Lookout, the best place to view the wilderness of the Blue Mountains. Take a pleasant bushwalk to Wentworth Falls, one of the most spectacular lookout points in the Blue Mountains.
Stop by Leura where you can spend free time exploring this picturesque village with great shops, excellent choices for lunch to cater to everyone. Leura is very popular with the Sydney locals.
Next up is Katoomba. Katoomba is the center of the Blue Mountains and the gateway to its two most popular tourist attractions: The Three Sisters rock formations and Scenic World. It offers lovely heritage cottages, a well established hotel industry and a wide range of cafes and restaurants.
Visit the Three Sisters rock formation where you'll hear the Aboriginal legends about this famous rock formation.
If you're interested in visiting Scenic World , enjoy all the features that one of Australia’s most visited tourist attractions offers including:
• Skyway – Australia’s highest cable car.
• Cableway – Australia’s biggest cable car.
• Railway – The steepest incline passenger carrying railway in the world.
• Walkway – the longest elevated boardwalk in Australia, with 2.4 km inside a temperate rainforest.(This is at an additional cost)
Aboriginal Site, learn about aboriginal rock engravings and the Dharug, thought to have arrived in the Blue Mountains over 22,000 years ago.
En route see Homebush Bay, home of the 2000 Olympic Games.
Take a trip up Sydney Harbour as you escape the afternoon traffic and unwind on an afternoon cruise along Parramatta river (which becomes Sydney Harbour) back to Circular Quay (city center) where your tour ends. (approx 6.30-7pm)
- Mini Coach Pick up (from most city hotels or near by)
- Harbour Cruise
- Scenic World ticket
Departure time depends on where you are staying - Please put full details of your accommodation name and location in your booking and we will respond with closest pickup place and time. Pickups range from 7am-8.30am
Pickups are available to some hotels in Manly, Coogee, Bondi, Glebe, Kings Cross, Lower North Shore and the City Area
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from the hotels/locations list below:
McDonald's Coogee Beach 7.10 am
McDonald's Bondi Beach 7.20 am
Manly Wharf (bus stand C ) 7.15 am
Hotel pick up times and locations:
Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport 7 am
Meriton Suites Mascot Central 7 am
Meriton Suites Bondi Junction 7.30 am
Holiday Inn Potts Point (kings Cross) 7.45 am
Waldorf Woolloomooloo Waters 7.50-8 am
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel (Robinson Street entrance) 7.50 - 8 am
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip St 7.50 - 8 am
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney ,The Rocks 7.55 am
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 104 Harrington Street , 7.55 am
Park Hyatt Sydney, The Rocks 7.55 am
The Westin Sydney, 1 Martin Place, 8 am
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Back entrance, 132 Castlereagh St, 8 - 8.10 am
The Grace Hotel Sydney, 77 York Street 8 - 8.10 am
Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street, 8.10 - 8.20 am
Vibe Hotel Sydney, 111 Goulburn St, 8.10 - 8.20 am
Cambridge Hotel Sydney, 212 Riley St Surry Hills,8.10 - 8.20 am
Westend Backpackers, 412 Pitt St, 8.15 am
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, 68 Harbour St, 8.20-8.30 am
Wake Up! Sydney, 509 Pitt St, Sydney, 8.20 - 8.30 am
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, 12 Darling Dr, 8.30 am
Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour, 70 Murray St Darling Harbour, 8.30 am
Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney, 383-389 Bulwara Rd, Ultimo, 8.30-8.40 am
Vulcan Hotel Sydney, 500 Wattle St Ultimo, 8.30 - 8.40 am
Glebe Point YHA, 262 - 264 Glebe Point Rd 8.40-8.50 am
Ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park Hotel, 8 Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park 9 to 9.10 am
Tour ends at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour between 6.15 and 6.45 pm.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Booking Terms and Conditions
When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation voucher with full contact information (phone number, email address) for our local operator in case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about hotel pickup:
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That's okay. When you book you can select an hotel from our list and make your way there on the day of departure; or you can contact our local operator directly to make alternate pick-up arrangements.
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Once your hotel arrangements are finalised, you can contact our local operator directly with your hotel details.
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This afternoon PSNA sent the following letter to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Rt Hon Winston Peters
Kia ora Mr Luxon kōrua ko Mr Peters,
New Zealand must join South Africa’s emergency appeal to the International Court of Justice to prevent genocide in Rafah
We are pleased the government has been clear it opposes the proposed Israeli ground offensive in Rafah where more than a million Palestinians are jammed in with heavy Israeli bombing already killing Palestinians in their hundreds.
We also agree with the government that “the humanitarian consequences of an offensive in Rafah would be appalling“
We are therefore urging the government to join South Africa’s urgent request to International Court of Justice to end Israel’s Rafah offensive.
So far New Zealand has stood alongside the US/Israel position with only weak mumblings to oppose Israel’s slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza.
We urge you to step New Zealand up beside South Africa with its urgent request to the ICJ so we join the international community in effective action to prevent Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza.
Please respond urgently.
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Naked Jungle was a one-off television game show produced by the United Kingdom terrestrial TV station Channel 5 in 2000. In itself a fairly innocuous gameshow with an assault course format, it was controversial because its contestants were all nudists. The programme’s presenter, Keith Chegwin, was also naked. The full-frontal scenes of genitalia caused a furore in the national media, especially in the Daily Mail, which described the show as having ”plumbed new depths [of indecency on television]”. The show also attracted criticism in the House of Commons. No follow-up programmes were made. Chegwin identified Naked Jungle as ”the worst career move” in his entire life.
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Online behemoth America Online said Friday it has accumulated a staggering 33 million subscribers for its Internet access business, adding roughly 1 million new members in the past month alone.
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Yahoo! said Thursday that it will acquire online job search service HotJobs.com for $436 million in cash and stock.
Universal Pictures Germany has acquired a package of 29 titles from German indie Senator Entertainment for DVD/video for German speaking territories.
Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel received a bonus from Internet users this Christmas. Despite industrywide predictions of depressing online sales this holiday, portal giant Yahoo! on Wednesday reported an 86%…
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BALL GAME: DWDL's Krei also reported German free-to-air TV channel Sport1 "obtained mediocre ratings" for its broadcast of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) game between Bayern Munich and Würzburg. The game, which aired at 8pm local time on Saturday, attracted 160,000 viewers and a market share of 0.5%. In the target demographic, the game recorded a 0.7% share. In addition, pan-European broadcaster Eurosport received a 0.3% market share in the target demographic for its coverage of the handball Champions League game between HSV Hamburg and RK Partizan. Overall, the game was watched by 140,000 viewers and had a 0.5% market share (DWDL, 2/18).


It was mostly independents last week – this week it’s just two DC titles.
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #12
The Lords of Order force the magical beings who want to survive to give up their powers but before they can get around to everyone, the new Lords of Chaos – led by a transformed Wonder Woman and Zatanna – arrive and wreak havoc. There’s an epic struggle between Nabu’s Dr Fate and various magicians led by Khalid Nassour – the short lived last host of Nabu – that sends most of the Lords of Order fleeing. When the smoke clears, Wonder Woman pledges to protect the magical realms and people.
Another cracking issue, split between the current action and a flashback to Wonder Woman explaining to Batman why the Justice League Dark had to be set up in the first place. And next issue, we get a “new Fate revealed” as well!
THE TERRIFICS #17
Trapped by the AI in the Stagg Industries building, the Terrifics struggle with the ethics of having to contain or destroy a sentient being that threatens to destroy everything. Mother Nature herself makes her presence known in the craziest way possible, and Plastic Man suffers from a truly split personality.
It’s mad, full on action and crazy superheroics at its best. So happy that Gene Luen Yang has continued the tone set by Jeff Lemire.


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16 Wedding Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Follow in 2023
While some wedding etiquette rules have gone out the window, there are still some you must follow at every celebration.
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These wedding etiquette rules ensure you’re not “that” guest
Weddings are a joyous celebration and a fabulous opportunity to have fun. They’re also an opportunity for some serious (and sometimes hilarious) wedding etiquette breaches—whether that’s a lovesick ex deciding to “speak now or forever hold their peace,” a friend not following the rules for wedding guest attire by showing up in a white ball gown, or a family member ruining beloved wedding traditions with a poorly planned joke.
While they do make for good stories later on, you definitely don’t want to be the star of an etiquette mishap yourself. To help you navigate your next wedding as a guest, we asked experts to share their top etiquette rules for weddings.
Return your RSVP on time
Not RSVP’ing is one of the biggest wedding etiquette mistakes you can make. Couples base the entire day (and budget!) on their guest count, so it really is unacceptable to turn up without notice, says Ivy Jacobson, planning editor for The Knot. Completely fill out and promptly return your RSVP—digitally or through the mail, per the instructions provided by the couple. Add a sweet little wedding wish if you want to.
Bring a “plus one” only if the invitation allows it
“Weddings are expensive. Only those whose names are on the envelope are invited,” says Terrica Skaggs, chief planner and designer at Cocktails and Details. She advises guests to study their invitation carefully. If the invite isn’t specifically addressed to you and a guest, plan on attending solo. Under no circumstances should you write in an extra “line” on your RSVP to add a date or kids! (In case you were wondering, here’s what the “M” on RSVP cards means.)
And let’s talk about kids for a minute. Every wedding is different when it comes to preferences about children, but usually the invitation will say if your children are invited. If there is no information about children or the details aren’t specified, reach out to the couple at least a month in advance to ask about age limits, what parts of the wedding they prefer kids to come to, and if any accommodations (like an on-site sitter or nursing room) are available. Do not bring children of any age to an adults-only wedding unless you have explicit permission from the bride and groom.
Need tips on how to say no to kids at a wedding? We’ve got you covered.
Honor your RSVP
Unless you are at death’s door, once you commit, you have to show up, says Maryanne Parker, a wedding etiquette consultant and the founder of Manor of Manners. It’s also bad manners to try to change a “no” to a “yes” and show up at the last minute or to bring along anyone who wasn’t on the RSVP card. Are you a member of the wedding party? Bridesmaids should follow these etiquette rules.
Stick to the dress code
Not all weddings have a dress code, and there’s a huge variety of wedding clothing out there, but if the couple does give you a dress code, follow it. “The important thing is to match the tone to avoid calling undue attention to oneself,” says Parker. “It’s a common mistake to be too extravagant or over-the-top for a casual wedding or to dress too casually at a highly formal wedding.” Here are a few points to keep in mind, according to Parker and Julie Gladstone, CEO of Bride & Groom.
- Unless you are specifically told to, women should never wear white, no matter what your dress looks like.
- To be safe, you should also avoid wearing white to bridal showers, engagement parties (speaking of, don’t forget to get the soon-to-be-married duo an engagement gift they’ll adore), bachelorette parties, dress-shopping outings, rehearsals, and bridesmaid brunches.
- Wear appropriate footwear for beach and outdoor weddings.
- Jeans are generally not appropriate for either gender.
- Dress respectfully for the setting—especially if the wedding is being held in a religious venue that may have its own dress codes.
Give an appropriate gift
It’s poor etiquette for a couple to demand gifts, but it is still expected that guests will bring a wedding gift when attending, unless the couple has specifically asked them not to. Here are some guidelines for giving an appropriate wedding gift, according to Parker.
- Choose something thoughtful and unique but not highly personal. (Not sure what that is? Check the couple’s registry.)
- Gifts should be for the couple and not for the individual you associate with.
- Gifts should be sent before the wedding or shortly after.
- For destination weddings, the gifts should be sent before the wedding, to their home, so the new couple doesn’t have to worry about transporting everything back.
- There is no minimum or maximum dollar amount to spend, but this is a time to be generous; consider what you can personally afford and your relationship with the couple.
- Making a donation in their name, to a charity the couple favors, is a good gift if the couple has indicated they would like this; otherwise don’t go this route.
- Cash gifts used to be seen as gauche, but these days, cash is welcomed and often preferred.
- Do not give highly personal or intimate items, gifts intended to address a lack of skill (like a cookbook or weight-loss gadget), or anything offensive.
- Do not regift.
While you’re at it, also learn these must-follow wedding gift etiquette rules.
Don’t take pictures of the ceremony with your phone
The couple has likely hired a photographer and/or videographer to document their day, and this is one thing you want to leave to the pros, says Parker. Trying to snap your own pictures or videos—particularly of critical moments, like the first kiss or the cake cutting—can ruin the shot for the pros, as well as ruin the view for other guests, and it may mean the couple won’t get the wedding pictures they really want.
Be respectful when taking personal pics
Unless you’re told no pictures allowed, it’s generally fine to take some personal pictures on your phone during non-formal parts of the wedding, like the reception afterward, says Parker. Just make sure the professional photographer isn’t going for the same shot and you’re not in the way. And certainly don’t kneel in the aisle, push to the front, or otherwise impede the wedding or celebration to get a picture.
Follow social media rules
Unless the couple specifically asks guests to post pictures to social media or their wedding site, do not post any photos from a wedding on social media until after the couple does, says Parker. And do not livestream the event under any circumstances. Also, make sure to follow any other social media guidelines the couple may have, such as using a specific hashtag, tagging the bride and groom, or not posting the location. Wedding etiquette goes both ways, of course, and the couple themselves should follow these etiquette rules to make sure the day is a pleasant experience for their guests.
Keep negative opinions to yourself
You’re not going to be wild about every wedding you attend, but complaining to other guests or the couple is a huge breach of wedding etiquette, says Parker. While this is true for any event, it’s particularly important to be respectful of the couple’s choices at something as personal as their wedding. So whether it’s something small like a flower choice, bridesmaids dresses, or the garter belt tradition, or something bigger like a same-gender ceremony or unconventional vows, keep your thoughts to yourself—in person and online. And no one wants to hear your thoughts about whether the bride should really be wearing white.
If you have a legitimate complaint about something to do with the service, like an issue with the food or venue, talk discreetly to the wedding planner or the on-site manager. Don’t bother the couple or their family, and don’t make a scene, says Parker.
Don’t steal the spotlight
Guests making a huge announcement at someone else’s nuptials is such a breach of wedding etiquette that it’s become meme-worthy. The day should be about celebrating the couple, so skip proposals and announcements of engagements or pregnancies, even if you really think the couple would be OK with it, says Jacobson.
“The big public announcements are often done to compete for views and likes on social media, which makes them doubly problematic,” says Parker. “A wedding is considered one of the biggest events in most people’s lives, so avoid doing anything that will take the focus away from them.”
Everyone wants to have a good time at a wedding, but drinking too much alcohol can lead you to do something you’ll regret once you sober up. “Alcohol often brings out the worst in people,” says Parker. “A guest getting extremely drunk can even ruin the wedding by causing damage, becoming violent, getting law enforcement involved, or upsetting the couple when they have many other things to think about.” Her advice: Know your limits, and don’t drink to get drunk. If you plan on drinking, arrange in advance for a ride home, or book a room at the venue to stay overnight. Do not bring your own alcohol or drugs. Fun fact about drinks and weddings: Southern brides bury a bottle of bourbon before their wedding for good luck!
Mute and put away your phone
We’ve all been at a public event where someone’s phone went off at exactly the wrong time. Don’t be that guest! Before the ceremony starts, mute your phone or turn it off, and stow it out of sight in your purse or pocket. This allows the couple peace and privacy and allows you to fully enjoy the moment with them, says Parker. Of course, some things have changed over time, like these outdated wedding rules no one seems to follow anymore.
Don’t distract participants
More and more couples are choosing to involve small children and/or pets in their ceremony in unconventional ways—like making the dog a “flower girl” or having a child pull a younger sibling in a wagon down the aisle. Tempting as it may be to pet, touch, talk to, or photograph the cuteness, resist the urge to do so, says Parker, since this could disrupt the very carefully orchestrated procedures. It’s also inappropriate to yell things, play pranks, have loud (or loudly whispered) conversations, or eat or drink during the ceremony. And do not come in late or leave early unless it is a true emergency.
Limit special requests
If you have a genuine need for a special accommodation, like access to disabled parking or a vegan meal, be sure to request it weeks in advance. However, if it’s just something you’d prefer, someone else’s wedding isn’t the time to make it all about you, says Parker. Choices about the playlist, venues, meals, and alcohol options have all been planned in detail, and even “simple” requests can cause issues. Some common wedding etiquette mistakes include:
- Asking the DJ to play your wedding song
- Moving tables and chairs outdoors or indoors
- Changing assigned seating arrangements
- Asking the bartender to make you a cocktail that’s not on the menu
- Adjusting decor
Follow all health guidelines
The COVID-19 pandemic won’t last forever, but it forever changed the way people see large group gatherings, including weddings. It’s good etiquette and a good safety practice to stay up-to-date on any health guidelines and regulations—including state and local rules, as well as those from the couple themselves—and follow them, says Parker. So even if your local guidelines don’t require masks, if the wedding couple does, then be prepared to put one on, without argument. If you feel sick, stay home.
Offer to help
Focus on your relationship with the couple, not just the fact that you are a guest expecting a fun party, says Parker. A beautiful gift you can give them is to be helpful in any way they might need. Things can go awry at the last minute, and your offer to run to the store, take a crying baby outside, sew on a button, find a relative, or any other small act of kindness can save the day.
Additional reporting by Fiona Tapp.


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Malibu, Calif - Behind a brilliant effort out of the pen by sophomore Jake Jenkins (1-2), the Pacific baseball team picked up its first West Coast Conference victory since rejoining the conference with a 6-4 win over Pepperdine on Saturday, Mar. 15. The win improved the Tigers' record to 9-12 on the year while the Waves fell to 13-5 overall and 1-1 in WCC play.
Beckoned into the game in support of his senior starter in the fifth inning, Jenkins came up with arguably his best career showing on the mound as a Tiger as the second-year hurler dominated the Waves' bats for 4.1 solid innings of relief. Starting what would be a stretch of nearly perfect relief, Jenkins struck out the first batter he faced in the fifth, blowing a fastball by the Pepperdine pinch hitter to strand a pair of runners on base.
The strikeout in the fifth was a flash of what was in store for the remainder of the game as Jenkins ran through the Wave lineup to the tune of seven strikeouts. Throughout his relief outing, Jenkins used his slider to setup his fastball, retiring 13 of the 14 Wave batters he would face. The lone blemish on the young right-handers outing came in the seventh when he allowed a two-out single to Aaron Brown. Brown finished 3-for-3 in the game, but was left at first as Jenkins induced a lazy fly ball for the final out of the seventh.
In the ninth, Jenkins recorded a pair of strikeouts, a feat he accomplished in all but one inning of full work to come up with his first win of the season.
With Jenkins dealing on the bump the Tiger offense executed when needed most to come up with the run support necessary for the win. Pacific posted runs in four of the final five innings of play including throwing up a three spot in the fifth to take their first lead of the game. In the inning, the Tigers took advantage of a bout of wildness out of Pepperdine starter, Jackson McClelland, as the sophomore walked in a pair of Tiger runs before giving up the third run of the inning on a ground ball to left side. Prior to the walks, the Tigers picked up a pair of hits from the bottom half of the order led by senior Erik Lockwood's leadoff double.
After giving back the lead in the bottom half of the fifth on a pair of runs including an unearned run against Tiger starter, senior John Haberman, the Tigers knotted the game at 4-4 with a single run in the sixth. In the inning, Pacific turned a leadoff walk to junior Taylor Murphy into a run as he worked his way into scoring position before coming home on a single off the third base bag by sophomore J.J. Wagner.
Two innings later, the Tigers took the lead for good with a single run in the eighth as Murphy again found himself in the middle of the rally after leading the inning off with a single to right. He would move to third on a failed pickoff that set up Lockwood to deliver the game-winning RBI single after the senior was looking to give himself up earlier in the at bat. In the ninth, Pacific tacked on an insurance run with a sacrifice fly by sophomore Brett Sullivan as he brought home junior Tyler Sullivan from third after the third-year center fielder had led the inning off with a single to right.
In all, T. Sullivan and Lockwood led the way with a pair of hits each while Murphy posted two runs scored and B. Sullivan added a pair of RBIs. On the mound, Haberman posted the no-decision as he went 4.2 innings while giving up eight hits and four runs while striking out three and walking four.
For the Waves, A.J. Puckett (0-1) was charged with the loss as he threw the final three innings of play and gave up three hits and two runs while striking out three. McClelland, who did not factor into the decision, went 5.0 inning while giving up three hits an three runs.
The two teams will meet for the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday, Mar. 16 at 1:00 pm at Eddy D. Fields Stadium.


So, Final Fantasy Remake Part 2 is real. It’s officially called Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and it’s coming ‘next Winter’. That gives us plenty of time to prepare by playing the newly-announced Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 remaster, getting primed on the story, and learning who Zack Fair is, and what he has to do with Cloud, Tifa, Barrett, Red XIII and the extended Midgar crew.
But before we get to revisit the second part of the iconic Final Fantasy 7 story, we need to respond to some burning questions we have about the next title in the series. During the Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary stream, returning Square Enix director Yoshinori Kitase revealed that there’s a third game in the series already in development. We’ve had Remake, we’re getting Rebirth, and we’re expecting… something else. But what could it be called?
Now, we know that Tetsuya Nomura, Kitase and their Square Enix development team likes a little bit of wordplay. Look at the extended Final Fantasy 7 compilation and I’m sure you’ll notice a pattern: Advent Chrildren, Before Crisis, Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus, Ever Crisis. See it? AC, BC, CC, DC, etc. Given that we’ve had Remake and Rebirth, to date, it stands to reason that the third game is going to be RE–something.
A quick list of some re- words got us thinking; what could the game be called? There are clearly some more sensible ideas tied to the events and lore of the Final Fantasy 7 world – Resolution, Resurrection, Revenge – but then there’s a ton of others that also fit (if you get a bit creative).
What about requiem, reload, regurgitate, relapse, report, rerelease, restart, retcon, reticent, revisit, respond, reanimate, resurrect, return, restrict, reflect, remiss, redo, reawakening? There are thousands of options.
To cut through the chaff, some of the team here at VG247 has picked what it’d bet would be the title of the next game, as well as a blurb describing the choice and why we think – if you’re a betting person – you should put money on our choices*.
Without further ado, here’s what we think the final game in the Final Fantasy Remake trilogy will be called.
Alex Donaldson, Assistant Editor: RESOLUTION
The obvious choice was Reunion, of course - that's a recurring, major theme throughout the whole FF7 universe, referring to the phenomenon of Jenova's cells being drawn back together – something which deeply impacts Cloud. However, with the Reunion subtitle being handed to the newly-announced HD Remaster of spin-off Crisis Core (where, by the way, it fits perfectly), it seems that's off the table.
So, let me put forward my next pick: Final Fantasy VII Resolution. Here's my logic. With the changes FF7 Remake makes to the timeline, it seems that we're finally heading for a final once-and-for-all resolution of the game's storyline.
Right now, the current latest points in the FF7 timeline are Advent Children, where Sephiroth is defeated again but promises to "never be a memory", and Dirge of Cerberus. Both leave some loose ends untied, with Dirge even having a post-credits stinger that was never resolved.
I'm using the word resolve a lot, right? Well, that's because that's what this franchise needs - resolution. I think the newly exploded timeline will allow Tetsuya Nomura, Kazushige Nojima, and the other story collaborators to bring in loose ends from right across the timeline - and offer a final end. Sephiroth destroyed forever – or reformed, whatever makes the most sense. So Resolution is my pick – a title to symbolize how this might be the final entry in the FF7 saga.
Tom Orry, Editor-in-Chief: REMAKE, REMADE and REBIRTHED
In another twist to the FF7 Remake saga, the third game in the trilogy will in fact be a remake of Remake and Rebirth – completely reimagining the first and second remakes into a brand new remake that references the original FF7 and the two existing remakes to create the ultimate remake.
At the same time, Square Enix will finally release the original FF7 Remake on Xbox platforms, confusing everyone in the process as it won’t make any reference to the new Remake, Remade and Rebirthed, which won’t make it to Xbox for a further seven years.
Connor Makar, Staff Writer: RENEWAL
I reckon Renewal is a good shout, since everything in FF7 surrounds the idea of bringing back the planet from the brink of ecological disaster.
Since the Remake trilogy appears to be aiming to breathe some more life into the FF7 story via new narrative twists and modernized gameplay, the third game in the trilogy could very well act as a final act of Renewal for the series. With that context, perhaps we'll see a conclusion to the story with all the cast coming off better? The teaser trailer we already saw seems to imply that Aerith may survive the events of the game – so I don't think it's out of the question that the gang will go about saving the world, with everyone making it across the finish line okay.
Dom Peppiatt, Features Editor: RESURRECTION
Watching that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer yesterday, one thing immediately stood out to me: Aerith’s voice lines. Anyone that knows anything about Final Fantasy 7 – hell, even video games at large – will know that Aerith dies in the game. Some of you may even have tried to do all the nonsense stuff you heard about on the school playground to try and get her back once she bit the proverbial bullet, but to no avail. Aerith dies. That’s that.
But, what if she didn’t? What if there was actually a way to save the flower girl with the green eyes? What if there was a way to see what happens at the end of the story, with Aeris by your side? Perhaps in the Remake trilogy, that will be the case. Those lines in the trailer – that definitely sound like they’re coming from Aerith’s voice actress – say “Wait, what are you implying? That I died? That I’m some kind of imposter?”
Given that we’ve already seen Sephiroth mess with the continuity of the game compared to its original form, is it really that outlandish to suggest that maybe – maybe – Aerith could live? That the game could depart that much from the source materia(l)?
I like Alex’s suggestion that this game will knit together elements of the entire compilation, but I also think the third game will be so far removed from the actual events of Final Fantasy 7 that – at that point – it’ll be a whole new chapter in the franchise and something that’ll stand apart wholly from the story the original game was telling. As such, Resurrected would be a killer subtitle, no? To represent something that has been finished, once, and brought back again as something totally different to what it once was. Something unknowable, entirely it’s own thing.
Is Square Enix that whacky? A quick look at Ever Crisis, Dirge of Cerberus, First Soldier and Advent Children suggests that yes, it is.
*(Disclaimer: don’t bet on our choices)


Students and faculty enjoyed poutine, crepes, hockey and music in a celebration of French-Canadian culture for the 13th annual National French Week. Le Cercle Francais, or the French Club, hosted the event, sponsored by the department of languages and literatures.
President senior Lauren Slezak coordinated the week alongside adviser visiting assistant professor of French Kathryn Fredericks and professor of French and western humanities Beverly Evans. The three collaborated and brainstormed ideas for educating attendees about French-Canadian culture.
What helped was that this semester, Evans is teaching FREN 375: French-Canadian Literature for the first time, so “it kind of all fell together,” Slezak said.
The week focused on cultural education through French and French-Canadian films, speakers and food. Speakers included Kara Szamborski '11 and Eileen Angelini, professor of French at Canisius College and 2010-2011 recipient of the Canada-United States Fulbright Scholar Award. Students who studied abroad in francophone areas including Slezak and senior Lily Wheeler shared their experiences in a study abroad session.
The week also welcomed students to learn how to make crepes with teaching assistant Nadjet Sarrab and eat at Simply Crepes in Pittsford, N.Y.
Slezak noted that the Monday Nov. 11 screening of The Rocket followed by the Tuesday Nov. 12 reading of “The Legend of Maurice 'Rocket' Richard: An Inspirational Story that Crosses Borders and Cultures” by Angelini were well-attended events. Richard is a legendary Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens and was the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games and 500 goals in a career.
Slezak, who spent six weeks in an immersion program in Montreal, emphasized the differences between French-Canadian and French culture, noting geography as playing a big role for the identity of French-Canadian language.
Because English-speaking provinces and countries surround it, “French Canada is constantly worried about losing it identity,” she said, adding, “When I was there, just the sense of strength in terms of identity is incredible.”
The week closed on Tuesday Nov. 12 as Geneseo String Band played traditional French-Canadian songs that Wheeler transposed herself, followed by a screening of the short film Crac, which explores the industrialization of Montreal through the life of a rocking chair.
“French-Canadian culture is impossible not to love,” Slezak said. “It's enthusiastic and proud.”


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An Israeli attack on Iran would delay but probably not stop its nuclear programme, the most senior US military officer has claimed. General Martin Dempsey reinforced Washington's opposition to unilateral Israel military action as he made clear that US military chiefs were equally wary of getting ensnared in Syria.
In common with Nato's supreme commander, US admiral James Stavridis, who wrote about Afghanistan for the Guardian on Thursday, Dempsey put a brave face on the situation there. The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff was speaking to journalists in London, where he attended the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games as head of the US delegation.
Distancing himself from any Israeli plan to bomb Iran, Dempsey said such an attack would "clearly delay but probably not destroy Iran's nuclear programme".
He added: "I don't want to be complicit if they [Israel] choose to do it."
Dempsey said he did not know Iran's nuclear intentions, as intelligence did not reveal intentions. What was clear, he said, was that the "international coalition" applying pressure on Iran "could be undone if [Iran] was attacked prematurely". Sanctions against Iran were having an effect, and they should be given a reasonable opportunity to succeed.
On Syria, he said, Washington was collaborating with the country's neighbours, sharing intelligence and helping with military planning. The US was supplying humanitarian aid to Turkey.
But Dempsey warned of the implications of establishing a "humanitarian zone" inside Syria, as suggested by others, including France, have suggested. Syria was not Libya, he said, there was no comparison.
Those who established a humanitarian zone would be obliged to assume responsibility for protecting it, Dempsey said. That would mean not merely establishing a no-fly zone but providing protection against Syrian missiles.
The US, like the UK, was supplying "non-lethal" aid to Syrian rebels. What he described as "any broader activities inside Syria" would have to be discussed and conducted within the Nato framework, Dempsey said. The worst-case scenario would be Syria ending up as a failed state, he said. He was reflecting growing concern in the west and elsewhere, including Russia, about the crisis allowing armed extreme jihadists and al-Qaida sympathisers with the opportunity to increase their influence and expand control across Syria.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban were using young men in "green on blue" attacks – attacks by Afghans in army uniform – as part of a new asymmetric weapon, as improvised explosive devices had been in the past, Dempsey suggested.
A rapid expansion of Afghan security forces from some about 200,000 to more than 300,000 in two years had "exposed vulnerabilities in vetting practices", he said.
Nato had to help develop Afghan forces to ensure Nato troops ended their combat role by the target date of the end of 2014, "and we will", Dempsey said.
Stavridis wrote that "measurable and substantial progress" has been made in Afghanistan in three specific areas. Firstly, Afghanistan is no longer a safe haven for terrorists, he said. Secondly, Afghan national forces have improved markedly over the past 18 months, "to the point where they are making significant gains in the fight against the Taliban". As a result, "this has been a particularly difficult summer for the insurgency, which has seen the elimination of two top-level commanders in the past few days alone".
Thirdly, the international community has made specific pledges on long-term partnerships with Afghanistan.
Stavridis said Afghan society was changing for the better every day, but acknowledged that the Nato-led coalition faced formidable challenges over the next few years. "I have no doubt that there will still be difficult days ahead."


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Thunder Bay – NEWS – Thunder Bay Fire & Rescue (TBFR) responded to a structure fire involving an industrial facility located at 2001 Neebing Avenue at approximately 18:30.
Platoon Chief Harold Spithoff reports that the first arriving crews were met with smoke and flames being emitted from a large metal 10 story structure and a second alarm was initiated
TBFR Fire crews wearing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) extended 45mm hose lines to the upper parts of the structure to apply water thus containing the fire to the center of the structure.
This tactic limited damage mostly to hydraulic control and drive mechanisms. The fire did not extend beyond this location.
The cause of the fire is believed to be an overheated piece of machinery. There were no reported injuries by staff at the facility.
A total of 5 Pumper trucks, 1 Command Unit one aerial ladders responded to this call


A heat exchanger is a device designed to efficiently exchange the heat from one medium to another at different temperatures. Heat exchangers such as SIGMA plate and aluminum heat exchangers used in the automotive industry benefits the vehicles by cooling the machine coolants and performing motor test stands, among others. In addition to this, heat exchangers provide high performance, expanded productivity which positively influences the growth of the global automotive heat exchanger market.
Increasing demand for turbochargers is a major factor driving growth of automotive heat exchanger market
The increasing demand for the turbochargers in automated vehicles is a major driver for the automotive heat exchanger market. Using turbochargers in the vehicle enables enhanced high altitude performance, reduced emissions, and reduced fuel consumptions, among others. For instance, according to the Natural Resources Canada (NRC) a turbocharged engine can reduce the fuel consumption and emissions by 2% to 6% compared to the conventional engine. Therefore, increasing the demand for turbochargers in the automated vehicles would positively impact for propelling the growth of automotive heat exchanger market.
Electric vehicles segment to hold the largest share in the market
The electric vehicles segment held the largest share in 2016 and is projected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The various heat exchangers such as liquid cooled plate, plate-to-plate are used in the electric vehicles for cooling and improving the battery life. Increasing number of electric vehicles will directly impact the automotive heat exchanger market. For instance, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis, in 2016, the sales of electric cars was pegged at 750 thousand, globally. This positions the segment as the dominant segment in the market.
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Asia Pacific is expected to have the largest market share in the automotive heat exchanger market. This is attributed to the increasing demand for the turbochargers and increase in number of electric vehicles especially in the China. For instance, according to Coherent Market Insights analysis, China, the world’s fastest-growing automotive market, is expected to increase turbo penetration from 23% in 2014 to 41% in 2019. This would double the number of turbocharged vehicles sold each year to over 13.01 million. In addition to this, according to the International Energy Agency, in 2016, China held the largest share in the electric car market, accounting for over 40% of the global electric cars sold in the country. This in turn increases demand for automotive heat exchangers in the country.
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The major players in the market include Denso, Valeo, Clizen, GEA Group, MAHLE, G&M Radiator, Gunter GmbH & Co. KG, Alfa Laval AB, American Industrial Heat Transfer Inc., AKG Thermal Systems, Inc., G&M Radiator, Constellium N.V., SGL Carbon Technic LLC, Visteon, and Wuxi Guanyun Heat Exchanger.
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1970s GM Headlight Fuse
All of the headlights went out in my Catalina tonight on my way home. I left the car in Ace's parking lot.
The fuse diagram has no fuse for the headlights, and something online says there is a fuse in the headlight switch of GM B-Body cars, but gives no further info. Has anybody heard of this before? The only way to get at that switch that I'm aware of is to pull the whole dash trim piece off.


Ralf Schumacher has suggested that Sebastian Vettel can replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes
There have been speculations of Lewis Hamilton leaving F1 ever since the controversial ending to the Abu Dhabi GP. As the 2022 F1 season inches closer everyone is still awaiting a reply from Hamilton. Former F1 racer Ralf Schumacher has weighed in on this and recently spoke about a potential candidate to replace the Brit at Mercedes.
“Vettel would take the opportunity, 100 percent. That would be a possibility, especially since a personnel change has now also taken place at Aston Martin that may not be quite as ideal for Sebastian. If he had the opportunity to get into this team, of course, he would take it one hundred percent, because [it’s] a better chance to race again that’s what Sebastian wants. He wants to win races, he showed that too.”
With the 2022 Formula One season just under three months away, it will be interesting to see whether Hamilton returns to F1 or hangs up his driving boots.
Sebastian Vettel won the overtaking award for 2021
The 2021 F1 season saw the inclusion of a new award called the overtaking award. Sebastian Vettel ended up winning the inaugural overtaking award. Throughout his 22 races in 2021, Vettel overtook 132 times. Second to Vettel was another F1 veteran, Fernando Alonso who recorded 128 overtakes, just four shy of the German.
Apart from achieving the feat of 132 overtakes, the German had a rather mediocre 2021 season. Vettel would be keen on improving his performances for the next season.
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The Language of Yoga: Shanti (santi, shantih) – Peace, Calmness
Merriam Webster: PEACE – a state of tranquility or quiet
As Thanksgiving approaches, it is a time to focus on gratitude, or santosha! Gratitude has a way of opening the heart to compassion and love. Fostering gratitude in our lives can help us to feel happier and more spiritually balanced. Read more to learn a meditation on gratitude.

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Members: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer
Genre: Heavy Metal
Hometown: New York City, New York
Albums: Kiss (1974); Hotter Than Hell (1974); Dressed to Kill (1975); Destroyer (1976); Rock and Roll Over (1976); Love Gun (1977); Dynasty (1979); Unmasked (1980); Music from "The Elder" (1981); Creatures of the Night (1982); Lick It Up (1983); Animalize (1984); Asylum (1985); Crazy Nights (1987); Hot in the Shade (1989); Revenge (1992); Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions (1997); Psycho Circus (1998); Sonic Boom (2009);
Awards: 1 Grammy Nomination
Hits: "Detroit Rock City," "Rock and Roll All Nite," "Calling Dr. Love," "I Was Made for Lovin' You," "Forever," "Psycho Circus"
Other: Worldwide sales of over 100 million albums.
There really are no other bands quite like KISS. Thanks to an elaborate stage show, iconic make-up and a penchant for fast living, the band has become one of the most popular acts of all time, selling more than 100 million records throughout the world over their legendary career. Although they have been around since the early '70s, KISS is still performing and recording like they were in their prime.
The band was formed in the early '70s by founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. After recording and performing, the duo found a pair of musicians, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, to complete the group, and released its self-titled debut album in 1974. The record was a moderate success at the time, managing to break onto pop charts, and it included some of their most classic and popular songs such as "Strutter" and the band's first single, "Nothin' To Lose."
After an unsuccessful sophomore album, it appeared as though KISS' career would fail to take off. However, 1975's Dressed to Kill proved otherwise. The album managed to push its way to number 32 on the pop charts, and featured their most iconic song "Rock and Roll All Nite." During this time, the band was beginning to gain notoriety for their explosive live shows, and decided to take advantage of the buzz by releasing a live album, Alive!, in 1975. The record was immensely popular and catapulted KISS into stardom.
Throughout the rest of the '70s, the band continued to release hits. The slow ballad "Beth" broke into the top 10, and displayed a more versatile, soft sound than their previous tracks. After a trio of popular albums capped off by another live release, Alive II, the band was widely considered to be the most popular act in America by the latter part of the decade.
By the early '80s however, the band seemed to be losing steam, and in 1983 they ditched their trademark make up and sparked somewhat of a resurgence. Though unable to match the immense success of the '70s, KISS continued to be a popular act during this time.
Throughout the '90s they began to release albums less often, and by the end of the decade, it seemed as if there would be no more new records for the KISS Army to enjoy. However, in 2009 Stanley, Simmons and the rest released Sonic Boom
, the band's first album in 11 years, and, much to the delight of fans, announced that a follow up would be in the works for 2011.


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Renee Zellweger Picks Bradley Cooper's Mom as Her Date at Fashion Launch
Renee Zellweger is proving her devotion to boyfriend Bradley Cooper's family - she invited the actor's mum to be her date at the recent VIP opening of a designer clothing store. The couple has been romantically involved since 2009, but recently denied reports they are set to move in together after they were seen house hunting in January.
And Zellweger seems to be popular with Cooper's mum Gloria - the matriarch accompanied the "Bridget Jones's Diary" star to the launch of Vera Wang's Los Angeles store on Tuesday, March 2. A source tells People.com, "They looked like the best of friends. They were laughing, chatting throughout dinner. They are definitely close." The actress bonded with the Coopers after spending the Christmas holidays with the family.
At that time, the actress spent her first festive season with Gloria in Los Angeles. On their outing, a source revealed, "Renee seems to get along really well with Bradley's parents. Bradley's mom is Italian-American and it was obvious that Renee was making an effort to impress Bradley's mom with Christmas dishes. Renee was in a great mood and seemed very happy."
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Local businesses, groups and community members met last weekend to turn a mountain of canned food into art for the third annual “Canstruction” event held as a benefit for Food For People.
In the photo at right are members of the Arcata Arts Institute who built a lighthouse sculpture designed by Joe Hatfield with cans purchased by Pan Dulce, a local steel drum orchestra.
The competition challenged teams to design and build sculptures using non-perishable food items. Teams built their sculptures on April 6 and put them on display at the April 7 Arts Alive! event in Old Town Eureka. The public voted for their favorite sculptures at Arts Alive! and online at www.foodforpeople.org.
Prizes were awarded based on the creativity, structural integrity and nutritional value of the sculptures. All canned food items used in the sculptures were then donated to the food bank.
Food for People currently provides food assistance for more than 12,000 individuals each month, most of whom are children and seniors. People interested in learning more or donating food can contact Food for People at 445-3166 ext. 312, or visit www.foodforpeople.org.


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Sweet potato production has been faced with various constraints including small land sizes and inappropriate agronomic practices, especially on management of soil fertility. Many studies that have been carried out on the effects of application of farmyard manure on sweet potatoes yields have just been used to get the best treatment within the range of treatments used. However, the designs used in data analysis are not appropriate for optimisation process. Therefore, there is need to use an appropriate design that will optimise the yields within the limited available resources for sustainable production of sweet potatoes. The objective of this study was to determine the optimum operating settings and to optimise the yields and the yield components in sweet potatoes. The study was conducted at Chuka University horticultural demonstration farm. The experiment was laid out in a Randomised Complete Block Design and replicated three times. The treatments included cattle manure and poultry manure (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 tons per hectare) and inorganic phosphate fertilizer (0, 20, 40, 60 and 80 tons of P2O5 per hectare). Data was collected on number of tubers, tuber diameter, length and weight of tubers per plot. Central Composite Design (CCD) was applied in the optimization process. Data obtained was analysed using R statistical software and the second order mathematical model which described the response as a function of input variables, was generated. The study found that the optimal levels of inorganic phosphate, poultry manure and cattle manure that led to maximum yield were; 2.895 tons/ ha, 7.5 tons/ ha and 14.88 tons/ha, respectively. The study demonstrated that CCD can serve as an inexpensive tool in optimization of the sweet potato yield. The study was also useful to the farmers in the area of study since they can get information on the optimal levels of application organic manure and phosphate fertilizer that would lead to maximum yields.
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I love your style. So nice. Happy Holidays.
Oh my goodness, so many beautiful handmades. I can't decide which is my favorite!Hugs,Pam
beautiful, love it all
Oh Audrey - I so love your "touch"! You have some amazing collectibles - your Santas are wonderful - and I LOVE your Scrooge! Happy, happy, Sunday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
Audrey, it's always such a treat to get a peek into your home, and especially during the holidays. You have incredible talent for pairing things up, and for knowing just the right touch and placement of your treasures! Your family is so lucky to have you with them for so many reasons, but to have you there to decorate is such a bonus and a blessing. You are a true gem.Thank you for sharing with us.
forgot to add...dinner for two is so very inviting. What time should I be there?
Audrey you have the best taste!
Beautiful pictures! Oh my, your Mister Scrooge is something else! Love that face!! Thank you for sharing. Lori
All so prim and darling, really love that table!
Thank-you for your visit. I had such fun at that show. Your home is fun and whimsical...like the granddaughters room. We have bought many, many Primitives in our 30 years of owning a retail store. Love them all.
Hi Audrey...this is such fun to visit with you and your home at Christmas Time. As usual you have done an outstanding job decorating. It all feels so welcome and homey. Wishing you and your family Blessings, Good Health and Happiness for the coming New Year.Fondly, Barb
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Can this car get any cooler?
This year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas is just around the corner, so it makes sense automakers such as Mazda are previewing what they have planned. And to our delight, the Japanese automaker will be bringing a pair of MX-5 Miata concepts that are nothing short of beautiful, especially for Miata fans (like us). The first is called the MX-5 RH Kuro, which is essentially the new RF with a few modifications. Kuro, by the way, means charcoal in Japanese, which is the color of the semi-matte metallic paint chosen that was developed in-house.
For the moment, the color is limited to this concept only but we wouldn't rule out it being offered for production MX-5s in the near future. Other enhancements include RAYS forged wheels, BFGoodrich Rival G-Force tires, and a suspension straight from the MX-5 Cup race car. The second MX-5 concept is an updated version of last year's MX-5 Speedster, now called the Speedster Evolution. For the record, the previous MX-5 Speedster was 250 pounds lighter than the standard roadster thanks partly to the soft top's removal. The Speedster Evolution shaves an additional 100 pounds for a total weight of only 2,000 pounds.
It also still has an improved suspension, revised interior with sport seats and five-point racing harnesses and the same 2.0-liter four banger with 155 hp. More details to follow in the coming days.


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The prediction of the aeromechanical behavior of low-pressure blades represents one of the main challenges in the Steam Turbine Industry. The evaluation of forced response and damping is critical for the reliability of new designs and usually requires expensive validation campaigns such as Wheel Box Tests (WBT).
A WBT consists of one or more blade rows assembled on a rotor and spun at the desired rotating speed in a vacuum cell, with synchronous excitation provided by various sources. The WBT provides accurate information about the blade modes frequency, the alternating response level, and allows the evaluation of the mechanical damping.
Given the large effort in terms of costs and time associated to the experimental activity, the possibility to rely on the output of a numerical code either during the first steps of a new design or to investigate the effect of minor changes to a current design would be extremely beneficial to the development of future products.
In order to compute the non-linear forced response of shrouded blades of steam turbines, custom numerical solvers must be developed, since commercial finite element (FE) solvers do not perform this kind of analysis in the frequency domain.
In this paper, the forced response of a blade with shrouds of a low pressure steam turbine is computed and numerical results are compared with the experimental Wheel Box Tests performed at GE Oil & Gas. The calculations require a three-step procedure: in the first step, a non-linear static analysis is performed in ANSYS® in order to compute the actual contact area on the shroud surface and the distribution of static normal loads, then a reduced order model of the blade is generated in ANSYS® taking into account the stiffening effect on the blade of the pre-stress due to the centrifugal force, finally the reduced model is imported in a numerical code and the non-linear forced response of the blade is computed.
The numerical code solves the balance equations of the system in the frequency domain, by means of the Harmonic Balance Method, imposing cyclic symmetry boundary conditions of the system. An interpolation procedure is implemented in order to manage the non-perfectly matching meshes of the shroud contact surfaces, while the tangential and normal contact stiffness is computed with a numerical model based on the contact mechanics principles.
The numerical and the experimental results around some of the critical resonances of the system are compared in order to assess the reliability and accuracy of the numerical tool for its future implementation in the mechanical design practice of the blades.

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A chat about anti-racism with coach Alyssa Hall
Today I am chatting with Alyssa Hall, an anti-racism coach. This is such an important conversation. It’s a huge conversation. We talk about the difference between non-racism and anti-racism, and how you can practice anti-racism in your own life. We talk about Black Lives Matter and a lot of different things affecting BIPOC, but the main point of our chat was to understand how an average person can implement change. How we can talk to our kids, how we can acknowledge our feelings in this situation, how we can explore and address our own underlying biases. How we can have the tough conversations in a positive way. How to create a safe space for BIPOC.
The theme it comes down to is the Maya Angelou quote – know better, do better. I am not perfect at this, I am 100% still learning. We are all still learning. And that’s the point. Knowing better, then doing better.
Alyssa Hall is an African-American/Cuban woman and a life coach. Upon completing her training at the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) she began her business coaching corporate leaders and business owners on mindset and leadership. She now uses those same skills to coach on anti-racism. Her main area of focus is strengthening the leaderships skills needed to have an anti-racist environment. As well as focusing on the personal growth each individual needs to go through to become anti-racist themselves. She also uses her experiences as a Black woman to call attention to certain issues that may not be highlighted in the broader community.
Some resources to help talk to your kids about racism and Black Lives Matter:
Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism
How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help
Resources for Talking about Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids

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The continuous development of wireless communication requires unique and tailored measurement solutions. As antennas can be considered key component of a wireless communication system and advanced remote sensor performance, measurement and validation before use is essential and has direct impact on the performance.
Chora is proud to say that our products go through our in-house developed anechoic test environment, where we are able to perform sensitivity measurements on smart antennas supported by our own software.
Thanks to our test and measurement solution, the performance of an reception system, the ratio of antenna gains to total equivalent noise temperature (G/T), diversity gain and beam gain, can be addressed in our anechoic chamber.
• Fully automatic turntable supporting smart antennas with multiple elements
• Transmitting antennas are distributed with 15degree spacing. They have dual steerable polarization, enabling measurement of antennas with various polarizations
• Antennas under tests, can vary in sizes up to 30cm
• The setup is optimized for measurement of receiving antennas
• The chamber is calibrated in the frequency range 700MHz to 7.5GHz
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FESTIVE HONEYCOMB GARLAND
These giant tissue paper garlands, with a wonderful honeycomb design, will add color and style at Christmas. They are perfect to transform any room in seconds.
- Dark red, pale pink and white tissue paper honeycomb garlands
- Metallic gold thread for hanging
- Packaging made using sustainable FSC paper
- Pack of 3 in 3 colors
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The market’s strong rebound this year is driven by excitement over AI advancements, boosting major indexes. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock dropped 4.9%, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) fell 2.7%, and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) slipped 2.4%, partly due to credit rating agency Fitch downgrading the U.S. debt rating.
Quarterly results of another AI-focused firm fell short of expectations, contributing to the negative market sentiment.
This past week, NVDA stock is down in line with the overall market, but there are reasons to be optimistic about the outlook for this stock, and the overall market.
If investors brush off these concerns, as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has suggested, perhaps this is a dip worth buying.
Nvidia wants to make semiconductors and software stacks optimized for AI, along with enhancing data transfer within data centers. The company has positioned itself as a leader in AI processing technology. With that said, let’s dive into whether now may be a good time to consider accumulating Nvidia on dips.
As of April 2023, NVIDIA held around $11.0 billion in debt, similar to the previous year. The latest balance sheet data reveals short-term liabilities of $7.26 billion and long-term liabilities of $12.7 billion.
However, the company also had $15.3 billion in cash and $4.08 billion in receivables due within 12 months.
While its liabilities exceed the combination of cash and receivables by $540.0 million, considering its size, NVIDIA appears to have a well-balanced liquidity position. Despite notable liabilities, the company maintains net cash and does not seem heavily burdened by debt.
Cathie Woods Sells NVDA Stock Holdings
While the positive remarks about Nvidia are appealing, there’s a catch. Financial markets are swift in pricing in such information, and by the time analysts tout Nvidia’s AI chip dominance, it’s already factored into the stock value.
This rationale led Cathie Wood of ARK Investment Management to sell her entire NVDA stock position, specifically noting that her flagship fund no longer holds the stock.
It’s unexpected, as Wood usually invests in pricey tech stocks. However, she refuted the notion that she disregards valuations, explaining that high valuation prompted her action.
“Nvidia is selling at a very high multiple of revenue right now,” Wood said.
With a trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 244.76x, it seems the stock already incorporates several years’ worth of earnings potential.
More NVDA News and Updates
Nvidia’s stock fell about 6% on Aug. 2 because of a broader market decline, briefly touching a buy point at 439.90.
This created a chance for current investors to add shares from a three-week-tight pattern, with the buy range stretching to 461.90 as per IBD Leaderboard analysis.
Nvidia’s earnings may more than double this fiscal year, propelled by strong chip sales in data centers and AI.
The company is also broadening its presence in growth sectors like automated electric vehicles and cloud gaming. The metaverse and cryptocurrencies could additionally boost demand for Nvidia chips.
I’m bullish on Nvidia’s AI investments, like the $50 million deal with Recursion Pharmaceuticals for innovative drug discovery. However, remember that cloud dynamics change and Nvidia’s current valuation is high. Diversify your holdings.
Overall, Nvidia’s underlying business and exposure to AI are compelling for long-term investors. Yes, the near-term outlook for Nvidia and other high-growth stocks is murky. However, we’ve seen NVDA stock battle through periods of adversity, and come out the other side (usually higher).
Nvidia may not be a stock worth loading up on right now. But I think this is a company with strong long-term fundamentals that could look more attractive at lower levels. Thus, this is a stock I’m keeping on my watch list, and intend to consider on any 2022-style dips.
On the date of publication, Chris MacDonald did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.


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The Big Top style, a member of our Carousel collection, is a contemporary rug design from Capel Rugs. Carousel-Big Top rugs have a hand knotted construction.
- Style: 1686 , Carousel-Big Top
- Color: 200 , Taffy
- Construction: Hand Knotted Rugs
- Contents: 100% Viscose
- Designs: Contemporary
- Pile Height: 1/2"
- Shapes: Misc., Rectangle
- Country of Origin: India
Capel Rugs recommends rug padding with every rug.


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When we had a dog before, I don’t think crate training was as popular. I hadn’t heard about it 15 years ago. But now that we are proud owners of a Chocolate Lab puppy, Max, I knew we would be training him to sleep in and rest in a crate.
Crate training a puppy works great when you can’t be home 24/7. Keep reading, to learn a few tricks to make the task easier than ever before.
Meals in the Crate
If your dog gets nervous being confined to the crate, try this clever trick. When dinner time rolls around, put your puppy’s food and water bowl inside the crate, leaving the door wide open.
Ideally, you want your dog to be standing completely inside when he eats his meal. But, baby steps may be required. In this case, begin by putting food and water toward the entrance of the cage. Move his meal further in (each day) until he feels comfortable enough to eat inside. This technique helps your dog understand that the crate is a safe place to be.
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Give Your Puppy Treats
A dog treat is a highly effective tool to get your dog to enjoy crate time, as well as an easy trick to get him to actually enter the cage. On a regular basis, throw a few of your dog’s favorite snacks inside when he’s not looking and allow him to discover the surprise himself.
You can even give him new toys or a chew bone, but make sure to let him find these things on his own. Not only does this encourage your dog to enter the crate without being instructed to do so, it eventually becomes the first place he’ll go to whenever he’s sniffing out a yummy treat!
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Make it a Comfortable Experience
When you purchase a crate to train your puppy, it’s important to make it extra comfortable for him. Your dog will have an easier time with crate training when he feels relaxed in his new domain.
First, you need to decide where in your home your dog will feel the safest in the cage. He’ll most likely want to be in a room where your family spends a lot of time. So, consider placing the crate in the living room in a location that doesn’t see a lot of foot traffic.
Line the bottom with a thick blanket or bedspread and toss in a few of his favorite toys. Your puppy might also appreciate a blanket or sheet draped over the cage to make it more private and cozy.
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These are just a few ideas to make it easier to crate train your puppy. Never feel like you’re being mean doing this. Lots of older dogs rather spend time in their crate (with the door open) than anywhere else.

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The teenager has enjoyed a whirlwind 19 months since bursting onto the scene in a Europa League tie against Midtjylland In February 2016.
And Rashford once again stole the headlines last night with the winning goal in England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia.
It was his first goal for his country since making his senior debut against Australia last year.
Former Old Trafford star Cristiano Ronaldo believes Rashford has the potential to one day win the Ballon d’Or while Phil Neville called the striker a ‘superstar’.
Juan Mata is not surprised by Marcus Rashford's rise to prominence
Juan Mata believes Marcus Rashford will only get better
Since the first moment we saw him in training, we thought he was something special
And he has made a lasting impression on his current United team-mates, with Mata stating he has all the qualities to become one of the world’s best.
“I’m not surprised,” Mata told talkSPORT.
“Since the first moment we saw him in training, we thought he was something special.
“And he’s making it real. He’s scoring for England, for us [Manchester United] and he has been a really good player and a real threat for opposition defenders.
“I think he can be even bigger. He has a great mentality and great qualities to become a big, big player.”
Rashford started just 16 Premier League games last season with Jose Mourinho struggling to fit the 19-year-old into a system with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
But he looks to have forced his way into United’s plans this season, with Mourinho deploying Rashford in a left-wing role in their opening three games.


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Monday, August 8, 2016
Today I'm trying Aunt Sally, a unique dry-hopped sweet tart sour mash ale brewed by Lagunitas. The Aunt Sally illustrated on the label is a babe, and as usual, Lagunitas adds a few lines to describe the beer and inspiration... "Our Aunt Sally is a tart, dry-hopped ale brewed in a bizarre old world tradition. We brewed this in honor of the real Aunt Sally. You know who you are and you know why. Enough said for now." 5.7% alcohol. 33 IBU.
Lemony tart aroma with some sweet balance, and a lot of yeast too. Tart flavors to start but with some immediate candy sweetness behind that. Granny Smith apple sourness and citrus bursts. Candied hops. Pretty interesting but I can't help but sense there is some "dirty sock" type of funk there too that I didn't love.
Tangy with some crushed sweet tart coated hops. Yeah. Check it out for yourself.

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