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The Big East just released its home-and-home matchups for the coming season.
Seton Hall will get Rutgers, Connecticut and St. John’s.
Rutgers will get Seton Hall, Syracuse and Providence.
Here are the full league schedules for the Jersey programs:
Home: Connecticut, Georgetown, Pittsburgh, Providence, Rutgers, St. John’s, USF, Villanova, West Virginia
Away: Cincinnati, Connecticut, DePaul, Louisville, Marquette, Notre Dame, Rutgers, St. John’s, Syracuse
Hoops Haven Says: The home-and-homes are fair, with two local rivals and one powerhouse. The home schedule is loaded with glamour games and classic Big East rivals and should be exciting for the fans.
Home: DePaul, Louisville, Marquette, Pittsburgh, Providence, Seton Hall, USF, Syracuse, West Virginia
Away: Cincinnati, Connecticut, Georgetown, Notre Dame, Providence, St. John’s, Seton Hall, Syracuse, Villanova
Hoops Haven Says: The home-and-homes are fair, with a local rival (SHU), a foe that should be slightly better but beatable (Providence) and a tough one (Syracuse). The road slate is good for die-hard fans, who can drive to all but two contests.
Also, a clarification: Recently we mentioned a possible eight-team tournament based at the RAC in November. It’s actually going to be a five-team tournament involving programs from the region (still based at the RAC, still in November). More details at a later date.

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Arseniy Strokovskiy also alleged that some videos submitted by him and his duo partner were not watched at all
An entrant to the online Ysaÿe International Music Competition 2021 has complained of his treatment by the competition jury. Writing on his Facebook page, accordionist Arseniy Strokovskiy alleged that each of the two videos he submitted in the competition’s Chamber Music category had been viewed just once, and both for less than 30 seconds.
According to Strokovskiy, who performs with violinist Michiru Soeda as ‘Duo AMuse’, the duo paid the €140 fee to enter the competition. In addition, Soeda submitted video performances of Paganini’s Caprice no.23 and the Chaconne from Bach’s Partita no.2 in the competition’s Solo Violin section, for which she paid a further €110. ‘The videos by our Duo were opened only once, each view was for 22 and 23 seconds (!!), which is a bit more than 2 % (!!) of the full length of the videos sent,’ he wrote. ‘Furthermore, one of [Soeda’s] solo videos had no views whatsoever at the moment when the results were published.’ The Facebook post wasas accompanied by screenshots from his YouTube Analytics page.
Strokovskiy ended his Facebook post by stating his intention to file a lawsuit against the competition organisers, seeking a refund, a cancellation of the competition results, ‘as well as to demand the initiation of a fraud case’.
Speaking to The Strad, competition director Elena Lavrenova said that seven of the nine jury members were involved in the pre-selection, and all were obliged to give comments on every video, all comments being signed and delivered to the competition organisers. Lavrenov also suggested one reason why YouTube Analytics might have recorded only one view: all seven jury members watched the video together in a Zoom meeting, so that they could discuss the playing in real time. There were around 300 entrants to the violin and chamber music in total, with 59 progressing to the semi-finals.
The finals of the Ysaÿe Competition are taking place this week, and are being live-streamed at https://www.ysaye-competition.com/semifinalists-2021 . The award ceremony will take place at 8pm on 9 July. The jury for this edition are:
Philippe Koch (Luxembourg, chair), Philippe Lehaen (Belgium, secretary), Robert Stepanian (France), Ori Epstein (Israel), Mikhail Yakovlev (Switzerland–Russia), Johanna Pichlmair (Austria), Jean-Marc Onkelinx (Belgium), Alexei Moshkov (Russia), George Tudorache (Romania–Belgium) and Ashot Khachatourian (Armenia).
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Boston: People who skip breakfast are at a greater risk of developing atherosclerosis - hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque, a study warns.
Eating a healthy breakfast has been shown to promote greater heart health, including healthier weight and cholesterol. Previous studies have linked skipping breakfast to coronary heart disease risk.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, evaluated the association between breakfast and the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis.
Researchers, including those from Tufts University in the US, found that atherosclerosis was observed more frequently among participants who skipped breakfast and was also higher in participants who consumed low-energy breakfasts compared to breakfast consumers.
They also noted that cardiometabolic risk markers were more prevalent in those who skipped breakfast and low-energy breakfast consumers compared to breakfast consumers.
Participants who skipped breakfast had the greatest waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure, blood lipids and fasting glucose levels, researchers said.
Those who skipped breakfast were more likely to have an overall unhealthy lifestyle, including poor overall diet, frequent alcohol consumption and smoking.
They were also more likely to be hypertensive and overweight or obese, researchers said.
"Aside from the direct association with cardiovascular risk factors, skipping breakfast might serve as a marker for a general unhealthy diet or lifestyle which in turn is associated with the development and progression of atherosclerosis," said Jose L Penalvo, assistant professor at Tufts University.
Researchers examined male and female volunteers who were free from cardiovascular or chronic kidney disease.
A computerised questionnaire was used to estimate the usual diet of the participants, and breakfast patterns were based on the percentage of total daily energy intake consumed at breakfast.
Three groups were identified - those consuming less than five per cent of their total energy intake in the morning; those consuming more than 20 per cent of their total energy intake in the morning ; and those consuming between five and 20 per cent.
Of the 4,052 participants, 2.9 per cent skipped breakfast, 69.4 per cent were low-energy breakfast consumers and 27.7 per cent were breakfast consumers, researchers said.

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Speaking of gaslighting, here's Newt Gingrich complaining on Fox News today:
"You've had a series of things which send signals that tell people that it's okay to hate the president."
This is rich, given that Gingrich was the principal driver of a more focused demonization strategy in GOP politics. In his infamous 1996 GOPAC Memo, he advised fellow Republicans to overcome their hesitation to use harsh words to describe their opponents. He went as far as creating a list of words they should use. A sample follows:
Eight years earlier, in an interview with the Heritage Foundation, Gingrich spoke of a civil war with liberals:
“This war has to be fought with a scale and a duration and a savagery that is only true of civil wars.”
For the next decade, he waged that war using the language of demonization and relentless ethics attacks on Democrats.
Politics on all sides has always been rough, but in the post-Reagan years, no one in politics was more openly devoted to sowing hatred of opponents.

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What is a quantum number?
A quantum number is a value that one must assign to a subatomic particle (such as an electron) when solving the Schroedinger equation for the wavefunction (the mathematical description of the state) of the electron.
Schroedinger's equation is a complex mathematical relation that essentially amounts to writing the law of conservation of energy in wave mechanics.
The solutions generated by this equation describe the electrons in an atom by giving what are known as wavefunctions.
As one works through the solutions (and it is a BIG mathematical undertaking), at various points, you must state a value for a fundamental aspect of the electron's behaviour. There are four such values encountered this way, and each is called a quantum number.
The first, or principal quantum number describes the energy of the electron (and gives rise to the shell it occupies). It can have only positive integer values (1, 2, 3, etc.) Anything else, and the Schroedinger equation does not give an answer that is "well behaved" (but what that means is another story altogether).
The second (the azimuthal quantum number) gives the angular momentum of the electron, and specifies the subshell of the electron. The third is the magnetic quantum number which indicates the specific orbital of the electron, and the fourth gives the spin of the particle. There are only two possible spin values (+1/2 or "up" and -1/2 or "down").
Once all four have been specified, the electron is uniquely described for that atom. It is not possible for two electrons in the same atom to be "identical", which would require that they have the same four quantum numbers. At least one must differ. This is known as the "exclusion principle". Hence there can be only two electrons in each orbital.
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Mainstream banks are closing branches across the country – with Lloyds the most recent example. Access to banking services is a problem for many communities across the UK, but some sections of society face financial exclusion more systematically than others.
Recently our friends at Fair 4 All Finance released a new report highlighting the greater financial exclusion faced by people from minority ethnic groups. Ahead of Racial Justice Sunday (11 February), we call for greater support for measures to tackle this ethnicity wealth gap.
Justice, equity, equality: what is the goal of racial justice? Over and over again, anti-racist and anti-colonial leaders have insisted that liberation without economic justice is incomplete. King, Mandela et al were not content with equality before the law, knowing that unless economic inequality was overcome, racial division and domination would remain.
Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.Nelson Mandela
When analysing the data around ethnicity and poverty, it is important to recognise variance and nuance. Factors such as geography, gender, education, class and more can combine with ethnicity as explanatory factors, and different ethnicities within the ‘minority’ category will have different experiences.
Generally speaking however, it is fair to say that people from minority ethnic groups are more likely to experience poverty in the UK. According to the Runnymede Trust, those in minority ethnic groups are 2.5 times more likely to be in relative poverty (individuals who have income below 60% of median) and 2.2 times more likely to live in deep poverty (an income more than 50% below the relative poverty line).
If we believe that all humans are made in the image of God, and that all are equal and welcome to take part in God’s kingdom, then trends like this should concern us. We must seek both racial and economic justice and understand the causes behind them if we are to shape a fairer, greener world.
One key factor that could explain differences across ethnicity is access to credit. Debt Justice has shown that those from minority ethnic backgrounds are nearly twice as likely to be in serious debt as white people, with experiences of discrimination from traditional banks driving people towards predatory high-interest lenders.
The main impact of this is to trap people in paralysing debt, keeping people in poverty for longer, but also reducing people’s access to ‘good’ debt necessary for obtaining a mortgage, starting a business or improving your credit score. Replicated across a population, these trends help explain some of the systemic economic disadvantage.
In response, Fair 4 All Finance has produced the report ‘Levelling the Playing Field: Building inclusive access to financial services for people from minority ethnic groups’. They assess the experiences of exclusion from mainstream financial services, highlighting experiences of discrimination, disparities in need versus use,1 lack of trust, a uniform approach, language needs, and poor communication over decisions as reasons for financial exclusion.
Noting the new Consumer Duty regulation from the Financial Conduct Authority in July 2023, they make a range of calls to action for financial firms to improve outcomes for minority ethnic groups, including transparent decision making, improved cultural representation and community engagement, and regulation.
We don’t just need the big lenders to become more inclusive: we should also encourage smaller, community-based lenders that are already serving the needs of excluded groups. One such institution we are proud to support is the Pentecostal Credit Union. Elaine Bowes, who shared more about their work at our Money Talks event, said:
“98% of our members are Black African or Caribbean. Our objective has always been to economically empower our communities as we believe that the route to true equality is an economic one. So in this regard we welcome this report from Fair 4 All Finance, however the headline findings of this report
isare old news. But we are heartened by the key takeaway:
‘’It doesn’t have to be like this – there are clear solutions and practical ways to address discrimination and improve financial wellbeing. This is an opportunity for the UK financial service providers to accelerate work on improving financial inclusion.’’Elaine Bowes
The JustMoney Movement is part of the Fair Banking for All campaign, which, among other reforms, would support these alternative lending institutions to grow, opening more avenues to good credit for those who may be excluded by mainstream services.
Financial services should be equally available to all, regardless of background. The more we break down the barriers to financial inclusion, the further we can go to addressing systemic economic disadvantage for minority ethnic groups. It may not solve inequality in one stroke, but there are a realistic set of reforms at hand that can move us another step towards racial justice.
Read the Fair 4 All Finance report here, and support the Fair Banking for All campaign here – you could contact your MP in the run up to Racial Justice Sunday, to let them know you’re marking this occasion by raising awareness of this issue and ask them what measures they are supporting to tackle financial exclusion.
PS if you’re interested in how ethnicity plays out in the economy, you might want to keep an eye on a new Racial Equity Scorecard which our allies at EIRIS Foundation have helped to research. It aims to help investors consider racial justice in their investment decisions.


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A full set, you can have everything you need to set up your kitchen in a modern and stylish way with the Bristan Ebony 5 Hole Deck Mounted Bath Shower Mixer Tap. This set comes with two mixer levers, a tap, a removable spray nozzle and more. It is made using the highest quality brass, which is able to resist any sort of rust and other corrosive effects. The chrome finish provides it with a certain gleam that only chrome can, keeping it looking pristine and beautiful and free from tarnishing. Use it on high pressure water systems only.
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Juxtapoz // Tuesday, December 02, 2014
In the entryway of SCOPE Miami Beach 2014, Juxtapoz invited Los Angeles-based fine artist Cleon Peterson to create sculptures based on his latest print release, Paint the Town. Working in conjunction with Pretty In Plastic, Peterson designed 8-foot tall, 3D reinterpretations of his menacing, dancing works. The following is an excerpt from the Juxtapoz October 2014 cover story with Peterson.
Juxtapoz // Thursday, May 15, 2014
Tonight, May 15, 2014, we are very excited and honored to have "Art Truancy: Celebrating 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine" open both Jonathan LeVine Gallery spaces in New York City, featuring specially contributed artworks from artists that span the two decades of Juxtapoz Magazine and also usher the magazine in the next decades to come.
Juxtapoz // Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Hey look, we invaded business news! Juxtapoz editor-in-chief Evan Pricco gave the lowdown to BloombergTV on our founding, the artists we cover, and Art Truancy: 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine opening at Jonathan LeVine Gallery this Thursday, May 15th!
Exclusive Preview: "Art Truancy: Celebrating 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine" @ Jonathan LeVine Gallery, NYCJuxtapoz // Tuesday, April 29, 2014
As we announced on the site this past week, we are very excited to celebrate one of our 20th Anniversary parties at Jonathan LeVine Gallery with "Art Truancy: Celebrating 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine" opening at both the gallery's NYC spaces on May 15, 2014. We have a fantastic roster of artists in the show, including our founder Robert Williams, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Todd "REAS" James, Dr Lakra, the Clayton Brothers and more. We are so excited that we wanted to show you a few paintings today from works in the show, just a teaser preview to get you just as excited.
Juxtapoz // Tuesday, April 08, 2014
All year long, Juxtapoz is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by showcasing the pivotal figures in contemporary art over the past two decades. Some artists are blue chip, some are underground heroes, others are behind-the-scenes legends. This month, we honor one of the great artists from Los Angeles during our existence, Alexis Ross, who has been monumental in various landmark exhibitions including "Street Market" at Art In the Streets. From working with ESPO, TWIST, and REAS, or working on his own paintings, Ross' story is one of history, frankness, and colorful nostalgia.
Juxtapoz // Monday, March 17, 2014
During 2014 SXSW, Juxtapoz and Converse once again teamed up, bringing Richard Colman, Andrew Schoultz, Dennis McNett, and David Ellis to Austin to create installations, performances, and interactive art to accompany the music, tech, and film experiences going on throughout the early weeks of March. Here is a photo recap...
Music // Saturday, March 15, 2014
The second day of our special Sight & Sound music showcase with Brixton featured Reigning Sound, Natural Child, Tijuana Panthers, The Drowning Men, Team Spirit, Big Ups, Destruction Unit, Nikki Lane, and Trouble in the Wind!
Juxtapoz // Friday, March 14, 2014
Last night at the Yellow Jacket Social Club in Austin, Texas we opened the first night of our special "Sight & Sound" musical showcase with Brixton. Swim Team, Threats, Girl Tears, Dune Rats, Dirty Fences, Obliterations, Fresh & Onlys, The Meatbros, Together Pangea's sets were closed out by Coachwhips playing in the crowd! Stay tuned for more from today's performances and come on by if you are in Austin!
Juxtapoz // Friday, March 14, 2014
We launched Richard Colman's "Orbs" yesterday in Austin as part of Juxtapoz Projects during 2014 SXSW with Converse. We have been huge fans of Richard's art, a unique style that blends recognizable characters amidst abstract geometric patterns on both canvases and installations so we were very excited to collaborate with him on bringing his character to a new medium: weather balloons! Unfortunately yesterday a thief in the night snuck over and cut the Orbs loose! So keep an eye on the sky for a falling Richard Colman Orb!
Juxtapoz // Monday, March 10, 2014
As you have probably noticed by now, Juxtapoz has teamed up with Converse to bring some of our favorite artists to Austin during 2014 SXSW to create installations, performances, and interactive art around the city. Dennis McNett who you may know by the Wolfbat moniker, has been building a ship outside the Yellow Jacket Social Club all week preparing for a Wolfbat happening like none other taking place Saturday, March 15th at 10:15pm. All are welcome to come by, build masks, axes, help, and participate!

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New iPhones to come to India from September 27 for Rs 64,900 onwards; old versions get price cuts
iPhone 11 -- the base model -- will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB variants priced at Rs 64,900 onwards.
Upgraded iPhones, better AirPods: What's on offer at Apple's 2019 event; how to watch it live
The tech company is leaving no stone unturned t...
Airtel slams Jio for Apple Watch service complaints
The DoT on May 17 has sought multiple clarification within a week from Airtel about eSIM ...
Comic strips turn into reality! Who needs a phone when you have Apple Watch 3
More than two years after releasing the Apple Watch, Apple has finally been able to replicate 1940s comic strip technology.
Apple Watch 3 enters final testing phase: Report
As mentioned by Apple during WWDC in July 2017, Apple will be releasing its WatchOS 4 later this year.
Arch rivals Airtel, Jio battle over Apple Watch 3; smartwatch pre-orders begin on May 4
The Apple Watch Series 3 was introduced in September 2017, and the base variant is priced at Rs 29,900 in India.
Jio alleges security breach in Airtel's Apple watch service
Jio has alleged that Airtel is using a network of nodes based abroad to offer its services on the latest Apple watch, which could lead to a security breach.
Apple Watch Series 2 review: For iPhone users, this is just up your street
The battery life has seen a noticeable improvement, despite the faster processor and addition of GPS and can last up to 48 hours.
Planning to buy a smartwatch? Here are the 7 best options to consider
From the Apple Watch to Asus ZenWatch 3, we've got them all covered.
Massive storage, big screen, sleek design and more: Apple's new range of iPhones for every user
iPhone Xs adds a faster processor, iPhone Xs Max has a much bigger screen.
New Apple Watch that makes calls turns comic book fantasy into reality
Apple said that all four major U.S. carriers will offer service for the watch, and AT&T Inc and T-Mobile US Inc both said it would cost an extra $10 a month.
Getting smart wearables right first step to setting up smart cities: Pawan Gandhi
Pawan Gandhi's Kaha, founded in 2015, is working on tech solutions in health, digital payments and smart home integration. It has just launched a prototype of a smart T-shirt that monitors wellness
Jio asks DoT to take action, levy penalty on Airtel for license breach on latest Apple Watch service
The node used for eSIM profile allocation contains network and user information such as operator identifier, SIM details, PIN, remote file management for managing SIM files remotely etc.
Apple is facing a new lawsuit over patent infringement, targeting Siri’s natural language abilities
Portal Communications alleged that Apple's Siri infringes on each of the patents-in-suit.
Apple raises prices of all models and watch after duty hike; iPhone SE price unchanged
The iPhone hike came after the government increased import duty on mobile phones to 20% from 15% in the Budget. The increase is effective from today.

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South Africa’s government has announced that it will appeal the country’s recent High Court ruling which decriminalized private, small-scale cannabis cultivation and consumption on a personal level.
On March 31st, the Western Cape High Court stated that the ban on cannabis in its present form was not constitutional. As a result of that decision, the government of the country was ordered to change the narcotics act to allow for the non-public consumption and private cultivation of cannabis. The government and parliament were given two years to legally anchor the court’s verdict.
Cannabis supporters celebrated the verdict immediately after its promulgation as a historic victory. But now, several government officials and the country’s law enforcement agencies have announced their intention to appeal within the statutory deadline. Despite lofty title, South Africa’s Western Cape High Court is not the highest authority in South Africa. A verdict may be appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeal or the Constitutional Court of Appeal.
In their reasoning, government representatives argued that the High Court has only referred to the right to privacy, although this…


(Reuters) – Wall Street climbed on Monday, boosted by Apple’s sixth straight day of gains and by a surge in oil prices to their highest levels since 2014.
Apple added 1.25 percent, extending gains since it reported results last week and after Berkshire Hathaway on Friday disclosed it had boosted its stake in the iPhone maker. Warren Buffett told CNBC on Monday, “I’d love to own 100 percent of it.”
“Buffet took such an outsized position in Apple, which was reassuring to a lot of people,” said Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer at Cresset Wealth Advisors in Chicago. “Psychologically, people went into last week a little skeptical, but I think we saw a thawing of that late last week and over the weekend.”
The S&P energy index surged 1.5 percent, the strongest gainer among the 11 major S&P sectors, as crude prices rose due to troubles for Venezuelan oil company PDVSA and a looming decision on whether the United States will re-impose sanctions on Iran. [O/R]
Worries over inflation and interest rates, along with tariff and geopolitical tensions, have overshadowed a solid earnings season, which is on track to record its best quarter in seven years.
Nearly 80 percent of the 417 S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have topped profit estimates, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. That is well above the long-term average of 64 percent and the average of 75 percent over the past four quarters.
Three quarters of companies have reported revenue above expectations, compared to 60 percent in a typical quarter. That suggests that companies are growing their businesses, and not solely benefiting from deep corporate tax cuts introduced this year.
At 2:42 pm ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.69 percent at 24,429.52, while the S&P 500 had gained 0.67 percent to 2,681.17.
The Nasdaq Composite added 1.04 percent to 7,284.93.
Eight of the 11 major S&P sectors were higher, with the technology index .SPLRCT rising 1.13 percent.
AthenaHealth jumped 15 percent after hedge fund Elliott Management proposed an all-cash offer that would value the healthcare IT company at about $6.5 billion.
Utilities, consumer staples and telecoms were all down.
Advancing issues outnumbered declining ones on the NYSE by a 2.40-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 2.32-to-1 ratio favored advancers.
The S&P 500 posted 25 new 52-week highs and six new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 117 new highs and 18 new lows.
Additional reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by James Dalgleish


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The lunar plane now arriving... The striking blood-red moon pictured over London as aircraft passes in front
As their plane soared across a spectacular orange globe, anyone on board must have felt, well, over the moon.
However, while a full moon is often associated with madness, there is a more rational explanation for this dramatic image than the inauguration of lunar flights.
The passenger jet passed across the face of the sphere in the midnight blue sky just as it was bathed in the glow of the setting sun, creating this striking scene last night.
The photograph was taken close to Albert Bridge in West London. The Grade II listed monument was built in 1873 and will mark the starting point of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flotilla on June 3.
A plane passes the full moon as it rises over Albert Bridge on Monday night
Golden orb: The full moon looks as though it is hovering overhead beside the beautifully illuminated bridge
City lights: A passer-by walks over Battersea bridge as the scarlet globe glows in the sky ahead of a freezing night
After sunset: The moon looked enormous as it reflected the rays of the dying sun over the River Thames
Full moon rising: The golden moon high above Junction 4 of the M40, left, and arriving over central London, right, after the sun bade Britain good night
A Marine Corps helicopter is seen flying through this scene of the full moon and the US Capitol taken from Arlington National Cemetery
The full moon rises over the skyline of Manhattan between the Chrysler Building (centre) and the Empire State Building (right) in New York
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There are several ways to tell if you're experiencing problems with your fuel rail pressure sensor. One of the most obvious is if your truck is having trouble starting, or if it's not running as smoothly as it should. You may also notice a decrease in fuel economy, or that your truck is using more f
1. The process of changing spark plugs in a Ford F150 4.6 engine is not difficult, but it can be a bit time-consuming.2. The first step is to remove the air cleaner assembly. This can be done by removing the screws that hold it in place.3. Once the air cleaner assembly is removed, the next step is t
Diesel fuel has a long shelf life and can be stored for extended periods of time. However, the quality of the fuel may degrade over time, so it is important to store it in a cool, dry place.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, including how the truck is driven,maintenance and repairs performed, and the type of driving that is done. However, on average, Toyota Tundras can last for around 200,000 miles or more.Some drivers have reported tha
1. Yes, diesel engines have catalytic converters.2. The catalytic converter helps to reduce emissions from the engine.3. It is important to keep the catalytic converter clean, as it helps to reduce pollution.4. Diesel engines are a great choice for those who want to reduce their environmental impact
The first Chevrolet S Truck S10 was made in 1982. It was a small truck that was meant to compete with the Ford Ranger. The S10 was popular with drivers because it was affordable and had a lot of features that other trucks at the time did not have.
There are many things that the "4D" could stand for on your truck's dashboard, but the most likely explanation is that it refers to the truck's four-wheel drive system. Other possibilities include the truck's dimensions or the date of manufacture. If you're not sure what the "4D" means, your best be
1) There are 6.6 liters in a cubic inch.2) This means that there are approximately 216 cubic inches in 6.6 liters.3) This is a relatively small amount of volume, especially when compared to larger units such as gallons or liters.4) However, it is still a useful measurement for smaller amounts of liq
1. A truck bed can hold a variety of materials, depending on the size of the truck and the length and width of the bed.2. A truck with a 6-foot bed can hold about 1/2 cubic yard of material, while a truck with an 8-foot bed can hold about 3/4 cubic yard.3. For smaller materials, like gravel or dirt,


Note II early adopters on the Now Network, time to head into the Settings menu and check for updates - Sprint just announced a new OTA is rolling out for its iteration of the phablet. This update brings a few meh changes, like GPS lock setting enhancements, email fixes, and improved text message notifications while talking on the phone. But it also brings one major feature: Multi-Window. It's good to see this feature start rolling out to U.S.
Who doesn't love a good software update? Today, Sprint is beginning to rollout a minor upgrade to the Photon Q that brings a few incremental improvements. Sorry, there are no Jelly Beans to be seen, but there are still some things to be excited about. Here are a few of the key features of the newest build:
- Improved text messaging when requesting usage and upgradeability through Sprint Zone
- Select number of users to access Wi-Fi hotspot
- Random power cycle when using Wi-Fi Direct
- Manually send or auto-sync emails from outbox
- seamless international text messaging
- Faster launch and playback using the YouTube application
- Improved browsing with Google Chrome for Android Mobile Browser
- Improved MMS functionality
All in all, it's not a huge update by any means, but users of the device should still appreciate the tweaks.
It's hard to believe that any high(er) end phone released within the last six months shipped with Gingerbread, but sadly, that's the case. Sprint's first LTE smartphone, the LG Viper, was one such device. Thankfully, the company is now pushing out an OTA update that will bump the Android version up to 4.0. It may not be the latest and greatest that Google has to offer, but it's still a huge improvement over Gingerbread.
It looks like a couple of HTC's Asian One X variants are receiving updates to Jelly Bean which appear to have begun rolling out earlier today. XDA users confirm that the update carries Jelly Bean 4.1.1 (not the latest 4.1.2) along with HTC's latest and greatest version of its Sense UI, and weighs in at about 353MB.
You may remember that HTC North Asia's general manager Jack Tong promised that One X owners in Asia could expect the update to begin rolling out to the One X today, with the One S slated to receive some Jelly Bean goodness at an unspecified later date.
If you were quick to grab the Droid RAZR HD or MAXX HD from Verizon Wireless within the past week, you should be getting your first OTA fairly soon. Verizon just updated its supports docs for the newest members of the Droid family, showing a very minor update.
Yep - that's it. The 6MB update only brings one little-bitty fix, and we're not really sure exactly what to does. Whatever it is, it's a big enough deal that Google and Verizon felt the need to push it out now instead of waiting to bundle it with a larger OTA, so you may want to go ahead and grab it.
We heard the rumor yesterday and now it looks like our dreams have come to pass! Sprint's Galaxy S III will be receiving an OTA Jelly Bean upgrade starting today. Of course, this also bring a new TouchWiz update as well, but fortunately, things like Google Now and widget organization magic will remain intact. Here's the changelog:
Jelly Bean offers users a smoother, faster and more fluid experience with expanded feature functionality, including:
- Google Now™ gets you just the right information at just the right time, like how much traffic to expect before you leave for work or when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform.
It truly is update season as Google gets all its Nexus devices up to date prior to the presumed announcement of 4.2 at the event later this month. Today an update to 4.1.2 has started to reach the Takju variant of the Galaxy Nexus, and you don't have to wait if you don't want to.
Before you get too excited, your device is only compatible with this update if it meets the following criteria:
A small update is making is way to the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700), bringing a slew of minor bug fixes along with it. We actually got our hands on a changelog this time (a rarity for ASUS):
Well, you already know it's not Jelly Bean, but T-Mo is sending an OTA update to the Galaxy S III right now. It's a minor one, mostly dealing with some Touchwiz stuff you likely don't use, as well as a behind-the-scenes tweak to pinch and zoom. Woo.
Current Version - Android version 4.0.4/Software version T999UVLJ4
- Android version 4.0.4/Software version T999UVLJ4
- Approved 10/17/2012
- Resolved Media Hub playback issues
- Pinch & Zoom backend changes – No visible user changes
- OTA and Samsung Kies update
- T999UVLH2, T999UVLG1 or T999UVLEM
- Device software is not rooted
- 50% battery life
- Data connection
- 50 MB available memory (File size of update is 12 MB)
The 12MB update is available via OTA right now, but if you'd rather use Kies for some weird reason, you'll have to wait until tomorrow.
Since the JB update started rolling out to the GSIII in Europe last night, Samsung decided this would be the perfect time to let U.S. owners know that the update will be available "in the coming months." Can you guess the reason why it's going to take so much longer? Allow me to enlighten you:


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by N.M. Browne
Reviewed by Steven H Silver
When Jessica Allendon receives an e-mail from someone claiming to have her same name, and asking to meet her at Waterloo Station in London, she and her best friend, Jonno, make the trip to London to find out about this person, who seems to have many things in common. When Jessica arrives at Waterloo, at the very beginning of N.M. Browne's Shadow Web, she only has moments to discover that her e-mail correspondent is her from another world before she suddenly finds herself in that alternative London, one which seems tremendously backwards to Jessica.
With the help of some strangers, Jessica finds herself in Soho Square, where she works as a secretary to Mrs. Lansdowne. She quickly becomes acquainted with Edie, a young servant girl who is her roommate. It turns out that Jessica has found herself in a world in which the servant class is still widespread among England's wealthy and the middle class is practically non-existent. At first, Jessica contents herself with trying to survive in this strange world and her strange circumstances, but she finds it nigh on impossible to masquerade as her doppelgänger, with James, the butler, coming on to her and Edie thinking that she's on some sort of drugs. The situation is made even worse with the discovery that one of her co-workers, Mr. Lansdowne's secretary, Johnny Roberts, is Jonno's doppelgänger.
Not only is the new London in which Jessica finds herself backwards socially, but, caught in the middle of a cold war, it is a far more fascist state than the one in which Jessica grew up. As Jessica tries to get acclimatized to this strange culture, she also learns that the Lansdowne house is a hotbed of intrigue and she can't be sure whose side anyone is on. Even worse, she has no idea where her double stood with regard to the power structure, and she realizes that lack of knowledge could get her into trouble before she can get home to her own world.
Throughout much of the novel, Jessica has an oversimplistic view of her situation. Even as she comes to realize that things are more complex and not everything (or even anything) is black and white, Jessica still tries to pigeonhole people and their motives into a for-her or against-her dichotomy. On the other hand, Browne is trying to portray a world of complex conspiracies and never manages to get much past that black and white situation. This weakness may be because the world of the Lansdownes is seen through Jessica's eyes, or it could be because Browne is targeting a younger audience, but the conspiratorial aspect of Shadow Web never quite comes together.
Using Jessica as her point of view character, Browne focuses all of her attention on the strange world in which Jessica finds herself. This does, however, leave open the possibility for two more books, one following the other Jessica as she tries to exist in our own world, and another in which she must clean up after the mess Jessica made in Shadow Web. Although Shadow Web ties up Jessica's own story, and Browne tries to give an indication of what happens to the other Jessica afterwards, Browne does leave numerous loose ends and hints about those other tales.
Shadow Web doesn't entirely work. It is at times simplistic in its plotting, even when it is trying to be complex. Browne's decision to keep Jessica a loner, without friends or comrades she can trust has a tendency to keep her at arm's length from the reader as well. The world she builds up is intriguing, but just as Jessica, and the reader, is beginning to get a handle on the world, Browne steps away and pulls Jessica out of the situation which allows her to see how this new world is set up.

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This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?
When doing the grocery we always tend to think is better to buy paper bags or carrying our own fabric reusable bag, right? Well, our friends from MyTree.tv shared these stats which show how even paper bags leave a big water footprint and reusable cotton bags may not be the best ecofriendly option either. Check the full article here and tell us what you think!
Paper vs. plastic bags: You’d think this fight would have been settled by now. But as Trace explains, for cities around the world, the fight is more complicated than you’d think.
Many name brand companies are incorporating eco-fashion into their lines by producing their clothing using methods that create a minimal carbon footprint without the use of harmful or synthetic chemicals. From Adidas apparel made with bionic yard, a textile made from plastic debris in the sea, to Burberry’s sustainable cotton program in Peru—explore which brands are leading the way into the green garment movement by positively impacting the environment.
Eco-friendly clothing is categorized into two types, natural organic fibers and recycled fibers. Natural fibers include cotton, hemp, bamboo, and soy. Whereas recycled fibers can be made from natural recycled fibers, plastic, and wool. Explore these different fibers and the process used to produce each of them.
Some of the favourites that are available in the fall include: cotton, cinnamon spice garden roses, brown amaranthus, burgundy scabiosa, chocolate cosmos, burgundy dahlias, thistle (also known as eryngium), pomegranate branches, brunia berry, burgundy moonlight carnations, nigella, burgundy artichokes, willow eucalyptus, and burgundy ranunculus.
A few other not included here are white lysimachia, blue privet berry (so perfect for adding texture), tuberose, persimmon branches (fun for autumn and thanksgiving tablescapes) and viburnum. When talking to your florist, always remember that mother nature can be tricky at times, so there is always the possibility that certain items will not be available. Luckily, there is usually always something similar you or your florist can substitute to achieve a similar look!
Pomegranates + artichokes (as well as persimmons) are classically fall, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them in a fun, unique way! These guys are pretty sizable, so they’re a great way to add lots of body to a bigger bouquet and they work perfectly in large centerpieces, adorned arches + chuppahs, or aisle flanking arrangements.
Composting is a way of utilizing microorganisms to break down and decompose organic matter. The unique benefits of composting include a reduction of waste needlessly going into landfills and the production of a free stable, organic soil amendment that can’t be beat. Many people compost their yard waste and kitchen scraps, but there are many other materials that are generally thrown away that could easily be converted into compost and given back to the soil instead and far stranger ways to compost than most people realize. Continue reading “Things You Didn’t Know You Could Compost”→


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We asked a number of data protection experts for comment on the controversial loss of disks with details of 25 million individuals. The overwhelming reaction was that it was proof positive that greater care is needed and that a deeply ingrained cultural shift may be required in many organisations.
Information Commissioner, Richard Thomas, who described the latest breach as ‘extremely serious and disturbing’ said that ‘it is imperative that organisations earn public trust by addressing security and other data protection safeguards’.
Simon Morrisey of Lewis Silkin commented:
‘It is a breach of the Data Protection Act for the government to have sent the disks in this way. This is because the Act requires persons using data to use appropriate technical measures to safeguard the security of personal data. The Act does not identify what would be appropriate in any given situation. However, sensitive personal data, for example data relating to a person’s health or race, would require a higher standard of security. In addition, it would also be relevant to ascertain what harm might flow if a person’s data became freely available. In this case, the data included details of people’s bank accounts and, in that situation, it would be very difficult to argue that an appropriate level of protection did not include encryption.’
He speculated on what technology might be used to get 7.5m records on to two disks?
‘It depends on the type of program and disk – CD or DVD – that HMRC were using to transfer the information. It is likely to be a DVD as a CD can only hold 620MB whereas a single layer DVD can hold 4.7GB and a dual layer DVD can hold 8.5GB.
1GB of capacity can hold around 1,000 novels of around 100,000 words each in an uncompressed format. A dual layer DVD can hold 8,500 novels of 100,000 words each before compression. When compressed the capacity rises by between 20 and 30 percent which means that depending on how big each person’s record was, the technology available would have no difficulty in accommodating 25 million people’s records.’
Simon Morisey was also asked to comment on whether this technology should be used by the government going forward? How good is the encryption that might have been used – wouldn’t that have been cracked within minutes anyway?
‘The government has announced that whilst the disks were password protected the data contained on them was not encrypted. This means that if it falls into the hands of criminals, once they have found the password to the disk, they have access to the information. There are programs easily available on the internet whose sole purpose is to identify passwords.
‘Typically encryption used on the internet for secure payments uses 128 bit encryption. As an example, on a very powerful computer a 58 bit encryption programme would take around four weeks to crack and each additional bit would take a further two weeks. As such it would take over two years to crack the algorithm.‘
Laurence Kaye of Laurence Kaye Solicitors in his blog (http://laurencekaye.typepad.com/laurence_kayes_blog/) identifies three key problems which give rise to these sorts of difficulties:
‘Arcane nature of data protection law and terminology: Terms such as “Data Controller”, “Data Subject”, “Structured Filing Systems” and even the term “data protection”make the subject sound technical and more concerned with the protection of the data itself rather than that of citizen’s privacy. The language of the law needs to be simplified and demystified.
Lack of teeth: Penalties for non-compliance are derisory and the Information Commissioner lacks a number of key enforcement powers, including the right to enter premises to inspect where serious breaches are suspected.
The value of information: For many online businesses, its customer database is one of its most valuable assets. In co-branding deals, joint ventures and other online deals, the contracts will talk about ownership of that data and the parties’ rights to use it. So there is an inherent tension between the ownership and exploitable value of customer data on the one hand and the privacy rights of those customer on the other. This is not an irreconcilable conflict. It can – and should – be dealt with contractually, through privacy policies and proper data protection compliance policies.’
There was practical advice too from Maragaret Tofalides of Addleshaw Goddard:
‘The victims of such data losses are likely to contact the organisations concerned and it is important that such organisations have a strategy for dealing with such enquiries in a way that re-builds confidence.
Individuals who fear they may have been a victim of identity theft, resulting from such data breaches, may wish to check their credit file to see if any unusual applications for credit have been made, or debts accrued. Everyone has the legal right to obtain a copy of their credit file, from any credit reference agency (‘CRA’), on payment of the statutory fee of £2.
The CRAs also provide on-line credit monitoring services which will provide those signed up to the service with a notification whenever an application is made for credit in their name. Concerned individuals may also wish to register with fraud prevention agencies such as CIFAS to put additional security checks in place.’
Richard Stone has written a short article, advocating that the UK follows the USA’s lead in this area: click here to view it.

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You can call this vitamin as the sunshine vitamin because you get it from the sunlight. In the United States, a lot of people suffer from vitamin D deficiency. This vitamin can be consumed from foods and supplements as well. But, there is very less percentage of the foods that contain therapeutic levels of this vitamin. Vitamin D is considered to be a very important vitamin for our body. It provides various health benefits. So, if you are eager to know more information about vitamin D, then read this article to know various benefits of Vitamin D.
Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms:
Your body may suffer from various problems due to vitamin D deficiency. Some of the basic vitamin D deficiency symptoms are as follows:
- You will increase the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases.
- Asthma in children
- Bones Ache
- Your skin will get darker due to vitamin D deficiency.
- You will experience gut trouble.
Benefits of Vitamin D:
When you remain in your house and spend majority of your time while staying indoors, then you lose the opportunity to take the most important vitamin. Vitamin D deficiency can cause various impacts on your health. If you lack in it you will suffer and if you take the proper amount of it, the then you are going to get several health benefits of vitamin D. Some of the most common benefits of vitamin D are given below.
1.) Get Stronger Bones by Vitamin D:
Though, very few people know that vitamin D plays a major role in keeping your bones stronger. People think that the strength of the bones merely depends on the calcium nutrient while it is not so. According to research it is proved that vitamin D is a very strong simulator of calcium nutrient. It helps a lot in calcium deposition in the bones. It contributes a lot to keeping your bones stronger and healthier. So, remember that if your body is not getting proper amount of vitamin D, then the deposition of calcium will slow down in your body. Due to this, the constant cycle of deposition will get affected and eventually your bones will become weaker.
2.) Prevent Cardiovascular Disease:
Vitamin D acts as a protective shield. It is proved through research that individuals who lack in vitamin D are at the increased risk of developing high blood pressure. Though, the evidence are still not clear that why it happens. But, all we can understand is that this nutrient helps in improving vascular compliance. It can also improve glycemic control. Hence, it is really important to save your heart by consuming vitamin D nutrient.
3.) Decreases Risk of Getting Type 2 Diabetes:
You may experience some of the devastating and long-term complications due to type 2 diabetes. Some of the severe symptoms of it are nerve damage, heart disease, vision loss, kidney failure, and eye damage. In such case it is really important to get proper vitamin D nutrient in the body. According to a recent study it is proved that this nutrient plays a significant role in reducing type-2 diabetes. You will have 38% of lower risk of developing the problem of type-2 diabetes if you have highest baseline levels of vitamin D.
4.) Vitamin D can Reduce Risk of Cancer:
It is proved in research that sufficient amount of vitamin D nutrient levels may help in reducing the risk of developing various types of cancer like colon, prostrate, breast, and ovarian cancer. Also, vitamin D is considered one of the powerful inhibitors of cell growth in cancer. It can decrease the risk of developing cancer by increasing calcium absorption and cell differentiation in the body. It may even help in reducing metastasis (which is basically the spread of cancer from one organ of the body to another).
5.) Few Other Benefits of Vitamin D:
Here few other important benefits of vitamin D.
- It helps in maintaining the health of teeth and bones.
- It helps in supporting and maintaining the health of the brain, immune, and nervous system.
- It helps in regulating insulin levels in the body.
- It provides a great help in diabetes management.
- It supports cardiovascular health.
- It even supports the lung function.
- It also helps in influencing the expression of genes involved in cancer development.
Few Important Facts About Vitamin D:
Here are some of the most fascinating and important facts about Vitamin D.
- Vitamin D is the most important nutrient that plays a primary role in developing and maintaining the health of bones and teeth.
- A person having a fair skin can synthesize up to 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 in just 20 minutes.
- Vitamin D deficiency is very common among the people having dark skin, infants, elder people, people who live in an area with a little sun exposure, and people living at higher altitudes.
- Around 80% of hip fracture patients suffer from vitamin D deficiency.
- Just consuming 800IU of vitamin D per day may help in reducing the risk of developing a fracture by 20% in elderly people. It even helps in reducing the risk of falls.
- Few medications like barbiturates, Dilantin, phenobarbital, and isoniazid may get affected by metabolism of vitamin D.
Best Sources of Vitamin D:
Here few important and best sources of vitamin D.
The best way to get vitamin D nutrient is to get out in the sun. Sun is the best source as it provide a daily dose of vitamin D to your body. When you are exposed to UVB radiation of sunlight you will see that the vitamin will be formed before going into the bloodstream. From there it moves to the liver and then gets converted into vitamin D.
Diet plays a major role in your health. If you choose the right kind of diet, then you will stay fulfilled with important nutrients. So, add important foods high in vitamin D to your diet. Also, eat oily fish like salmon and trout. There are many other foods high in vitamin D like breads, milk, cereals, and eggs.
You may also take vitamin D supplements. There are also few multivitamin supplements that contain RDA value from 600IU-2000IU.

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There's been a lot of press coverage about the beneficial effects of Germany's car scraping bonus: German car sales are up substantially compared to last year. And while most of the cars sold are cheap foreign models, it is usually emphasized that at least VW and Opel are profiting quite a bit.
So what is the state of Germany's car-industry?
Unfortunately not good at all.
According to the SZ, German car production was 34 % lower yoy in April. And that's based on number of cars, not on value. Taking into account that cheap VWs and Opels are doing well, whereas expensive cars are doing really badly, the value of produced cars probably dropped 40-50 % (my guesstimate).
The main problem is exports: April exports were down "nearly by half" volume-wise (data by value is not yet available). And based on Destatis data, Jan/Feb exports were down 44 % in value-terms.
In fact, the drop in car exports is the single biggest reason for the steep drop in German GDP projected for this year:
In 2008, exports of cars and car parts accounted for 18 % of German exports (according to Bundesbank data). That's 7.2 % of GDP. Of course not all of this is value-added, as some components and commodities were imported. So let's say 6 % of GDP net of imports.
An assumed drop of 40 % (quite possible, based on an actual drop of 45 % in the first 4 months) therefore lowers German GDP by 2.5 %.
In other words: If we are expecting a GDP drop of 6 % in 2009, roughly 40 % of this drop is due to the decline in car exports.
That tells you something about the importance of cars for the German economy, and the extent of the drop in foreign demand.

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King of the Dot’s World Domination 4: The Olympics of Battle Rap [Review]
Toronto, ON – Names from around the world took to the Canadian stage for a battle rap summit at King of the Dot’s World Domination 4 on August 23 and 24.
Two back-to-back days of rap battles carefully chosen by the premier league’s co-founder, Organik, and October’s Very Own’s Drake in the city’s historic Opera House venue to mark KOTD’s five-year anniversary; WD4 was a spectacle of battle rap’s wit and intensity, or as King of the Dot puts it, “the Olympics of battle rap.” The history made, rivalries formed and anticipation met speaks once again for Toronto’s claim to the title of battle rap capital of the world.
Read on for a re-cap following the jump.
Downtown Toronto’s Opera House allowed KOTD to experiment with a new lay-out. The WD4 stage reflected a Ultimate Rap League look rather than the cypher-like format they have used in past events. The venue, which mimics the atmosphere of an authentic opera theatre, allowed the battlers to present themselves more vocally atop a stage overlooking the spectators. Microphones surrounded much of the centre stage in a successful attempt to drown out any background chatter, but that didn’t stop KOTD’s front-men from emphasizing the importance of ”shutting the fuck up” before an audience that couldn’t seem to keep their tongues bit once the battle card commenced. Nevertheless, a fully amplified stage made it easy for spectators to cue in to on-stage trash talk which contributed several surprising twists to the first night of events.
Rumours on the low surrounding the August 23 match-up between Charron and Shotgun Suge had surfaced just days before WD4’s official start. Charron had apparently planned to tap Shotgun Suge’s pockets and parody his “tap your pockets” catchphrase. All word-of-mouth hit the fan when the panel announced the URL-battle rapper had backed out of the competition, leaving spectators in dismay.
DNA’s face immediately appeared on the big screen with a message of solution. The New York City battle rapper told the Toronto crowd of his intentions to make it to the Opera House stage from the Big Apple in five minutes tops to fill the void in front of Charron.
Regardless of whether the plot was staged or not, the surprise battle was undoubtedly the stand-out event of the first night. The two young lyricists proved their worth; Charron made it clear that he was ready for a shot at the KOTD title while DNA’s versatile verbal bout put up a tough front for the Ottawa battler to overcome.
Bonnie Godiva and Young Gattas, otherwise known as Lush One’s double-crush, carried out the first all-female battle event in KOTD history. Although a promo-only match with no official judging, many heads were turned as the two femmes went back in forth in lyrical bouts from fashion game trash-talk to gossip lore.
“Bonnie Godiva versus Young Gattas was incredible,” said Lush One. “[It was] the most stylistically advanced female battle I’ve ever seen.”
The “beef” circulating the WD4 ring was heavy and hot from beginning to start. No battle was more evident of this than Charlie Clips and Hollohan’s. The racial tension between both battlers eventually played out in Charlie Clip’s favour, whose strategy in reacting to Hollohan’s well-crafted bars in such a hostile environment won him the battle. Clips even had Bonnie Godiva re-enter the ring and finish off the last of his bars, “in the name of Rosa Parks… Take your white ass to back of the bus.” The crowd went hysteric. It was nothing less than bonus points for Charlie Clips who made numerous verbal jabs at SMACK and URL to win the crowd.
The main event on the card was the title match between former KOTD champion Arcane and the crowd-favourite Pat Stay. And for the many present, it was safe to say the battle had victor before it even ensued.
Lush One, who participated more on the co-hosting side of things on the second night stated “Pat Stay won the title match before the doors at the venue had even opened,” in a WD4 re-cap. “It was in the air. The battle was his to lose and he delivered.”
Pat Stay even sacrificed a bar from his second round to ask fans who they really want to see represent the country and numbers don’t lie when the hundreds of heads packed tightly in the Opera House respond by hailing the Nova Scotia based battle rapper.
Drake, who alongside Organik spent a great amount of time executing “the best” battle card KOTD has seen to date could not make an appearance to co-judge the headlining battles due to performance preparation for the MTV Video Music Awards which took place in Brooklyn on August 26. He gave his message of apology on the Opera House big screen and told fans “I wish I could be there.” October’s Very Own later tweeted, “I can’t believe I’m missing #WD4 @KingOfTheDot.”
The full World Domination 4 PayPerView stream is available for purchase on KOTD’s website.
Written by Zack Noureddine for HipHopCanada
Photography by Ajani Charles for HipHopCanada
Photography by Ajani Charles
Check out the official King of the Dot website, KingOfTheDot.com.
Tags: Arcane, Bonnie Godiva, Charlie Clips, Charron, DNA, Drake, Gully TK, Hollohans, King Of The Dot, Lush One, October's Very Own, Organik, OVO, Pat Stay, Shotgun Suge, World Domination 4, Young Gattas, Zack Noureddine
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Multiple reports indicate that when "Pikmin 3" was released last month, Nintendo Wii U sales got a significant boost in Japan. Considering the poor overall sales figures of the Wii U to this point, that's not nearly enough to make the struggling Nintendo console a success, but it's a decent start. So that begs a few questions, including this one: Could North America's "Pikmin 3" release help boost Wii U sales much the same way that "Pikmin 3" did for Japanese Wii U sales?
The original "Pikmin" sold 1.63 million copies, with 47.9 of sales occurring in North America, though Japanese sales of "Pikmin" accounted for only 34.2 percent of total figures. "Pikmin 2" sales totaled 1.2 million, with 40.1 percent of "Pikmin 2" copies selling in North America. Japan accounted for a larger share of total "Pikmin 2" sales: 46.5 percent to be exact.
To this point, "Pikmin 3," which was released on July 13 in Japan and Aug. 4 in the U.S., has sold roughly 170,000 copies. However, the game has only been out for about a month and its only been available in the U.S. for about a week and a half.
Based on the sales history of "Pikmin" and "Pikmin 2," it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect "Pikmin 3" to also surpass more than a million sales like its two predecessors have. However, there's one big factor in play here.
"Pikmin" and "Pikmin 2" were GameCube games. The Nintendo Gamecube was a success, selling more than 20 million units throughout its lifespan. Meanwhile, only 3.33 million Wii U consoles have been sold. So while "Pikmin 3" has helped the Wii U in Japan, overall sales expectations for "Pikmin 3" and its ability to boost U.S. Wii U must be tempered. However, North American "Pikmin 3" success would be a start, though Nintendo can't stop there.
Based on the above figures, the "Pikmin" series hasn't exactly been a cash cow, which begs this question as well: If "Pikmin" gets a Wii U release, why hasn't "Metroid" gotten a Wii U release?
"Metroid Prime" sold a total of 2.82 million copies, with 69.5 percent of sales occurring here in the states. Europe accounted for 23.7 percent of sales, while Japan only accounted for a mere 3.5 percent. "Metroid Prime 2: Echoes" sold a total of 1.33 million copies, with 65.8 percent of sales occurring in the U.S., 26.2 percent of sales taking place in European and only 5.3 percent of sales occurring in Japan. "Metroid Prime 3: Corruption" sold 1.65 million copies, with 52.8 percent of sales in North American, 32.8 percent of sales in Europe and only 4.3 percent of "Metroid Prime 3: Corruption" sales in Japan.
If the VGChartz sales figures are accurate, every "Metroid Prime" game sold better than both "Pikmin" and "Pikmin 2." We have to believe that part of the reason Nintendo greenlit "Pikmin 3" was for business reasons. So, based on the sales figures above, why hasn't Nintendo made a "Metroid" game for the Wii U, considering that each "Metroid Prime" game has performed better overall than the first two "Pikmin" games? It's puzzling. Even "Metroid: Other M" sold 1.25 million total copies, beating "Pikmin 2" but losing out to "Pikmin."
That's not to say that the first "Metroid" game for the Wii U needs to be a first-person title like "Metroid Prime" or a first and third-person hybrid like "Metroid: Other M." While Nintendo certainly could opt for a "Metroid" game that adopts those styles, we think there's room for a "Metroid" sidescroller. The massive success of sidescrollers like "New Super Mario Bros. Wii," which has sold more than 27 million copies to this point, is proof of this. Even "New Super Mario Bros. U" has sold 1.98 million copies, making it the second-best selling Wii U game to this point.
Even Nintendo exec Satoru Iwata has said that the Wii U needs games, not a price cut. The ability of "Pikmin 3" to boost Japanese Wii U sales is direct proof of that. "Pikmin 3" may do the same for U.S. Wii U sales, but based on the above sales data, we're willing to bet that a "Metroid" game for the Wii U would give the embattled console a significant boost as well.
What do you think? Do you think "Pikmin 3" will boost Wii U sales? Do you think a "Metroid" game would help Wii U sales? Sound off in the comments below.

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Rest in Pieces is a famous horror mobile game, which was officially released on the app store. It is available on Android and iOS platforms. Players need to make direct payments of $ 4.99 for having this game. We understand that not everyone has a visa card or Paypal to do this. If you are looking for ways to download and install Rest in Pieces for free, you have come to the right place. We bring the latest APK file of games, direct and secure download links, so you can install the game easily and play it completely for free on Android.
Rest in Pieces Gameplay
Horror is the factor that the publisher aims in Rest in Pieces, so it’s not hard to imagine what will happen in this horror game. You will have to control your character as they are swaying throughout the journey, away from obstacles to reach the finish line as quickly as possible. It sounds simple, but the characters in Rest in Pieces are ceramic figure, which will be easily broken when encountering collisions.
The control mechanism of the game is very simple, in which you can use motion sensors in the device to navigate the doll to avoid obstacles. Besides, you have to pay attention to the white eye icons that appear on the road, which you should collect to perform attacks on the bosses. A status bar displayed at the top right shows the progress of each level. You need to fill it to complete the challenge.
In addition to horror element, Rest in Pieces gameplay is a harmonious combination of puzzle and adventure. The context makes us think of horror movies. The sound of collisions and crashes is simulated in a realistic way, which can make you startled.
Unlocking new themes
There are 3 themes in Rest in Pieces, with unique difficulty and details. They impress the player. The topics are (The killer clown nightmare), (Kraken rises from the depths) and (The rage of Yeti).
As with common puzzle games, you will end the game by confronting the final boss. The bosses always appear dimly at the end of the horizon during your game. They only appear clearly at the end of the game screen. One of the bosses is the horror clown, whom you saw in the trailer of the game. The bosses often cause you disadvantaged in the game, which often creates random obstacles and moves to attack towards your doll. If you are not really awake to control, you will have to play the game from the beginning.
Besides, you can completely unlock and use ceramic figures with different sizes and shapes, corresponding to the topics in the game: Georgina, Leotard and Tiny (The killer clown nightmare); Kapten Bjorn, Alana, Jack Parrot (Kraken rises from the depths); Brandy, Ingemar, Bunnyt (The rage of Yeti). Each doll has its own story which you can explore during the game.
Graphics and sound
Haunting and scary are what can be seen in the game. The main colors in Rest in Pieces are black and white. Other colors only appear on figures and sparks that sometimes appear on the road. This graphic style makes us think of another famous puzzle adventure game, Limbo.
In addition, the sound is also really impressive. Without horror soundtracks, the game scares you with sounds coming from anywhere. They can be ghost laughter, wind or screams from hell.
Rest in Pieces graphics and sounds are really impressive. However, the game has quite low configuration requirements. You can play it smoothly even on low-end devices. The game does not require an Internet connection to experience.
Rest in Pieces is one of the few Android games that players appreciate. The game content is simple, but the way the developer builds it makes us impressed. If you have been bored with warriors in the Battle Royale and are looking for something new and exciting, Rest in Pieces is a great game that you cannot ignore.
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Lemons are often disregarded as a garnish or something you simply throw in your tea. But after looking at the health benefits of these sour fruits, I realized lemons may need to be a starring food in everyday meals.
Lemons may help prevent metabolic syndrome.
Lemons contain polyphenols, a category of chemicals that naturally occur in plants. These chemicals act as antioxidants and are sometimes referred to as phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are of great interest in the healthcare field because long-term consumption of diets rich in plant polyphenols offer protection against development of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative diseases, reports the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Some of the polyphenols in lemons may help prevent obesity and insulin resistance, two medical conditions that fall into the group of risk factors for having metabolic syndrome (a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes). One study suggests that supplementation with lemon polyphenols may prevent or improve obesity and insulin resistance by modulating lipid metabolism and preventing metabolic syndrome as a representative, lifestyle-related cluster of diseases caused by an excessively high-fat diet.” So the next time you have some spinach, squeeze some lemon juice over it!
Lemons may boost your immune system.
One of the ways we can be proactive about protecting our immune systems is by getting an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals that help boost our immune system and aid with white blood cell production. One of these nutrients is vitamin C. And lemons are rich in this nutrient. Squeeze lemon into your water, tea, and maybe even over a baked potato to help ensure you get enough of this flu- and cold-preventing nutrient. And lemons also have antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Lemons may help increase iron absorption.
Avoiding nutritional deficiency is important. If you are not nutritionally balanced, your body may not function at its best both physically and mentally. Take, for example, low iron levels (a pretty common nutrient deficiency). If you have low iron levels, you may find that you feel very sluggish and tired. This may be due to iron-deficiency anemia. There are two types of iron: heme and non-heme. The vitamin C in lemons may help your body better absorb non-heme iron which is the type of iron found in nuts, grains, vegetables, and certain fortified products. Non-heme iron is less bioavailable, less easily absorbed into the body. And the vitamin C in lemons may help your body better absorb iron from non-heme sources.
Lemons may help fight cancer.
Polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) are compounds exclusively found in citrus fruits, like lemons, especially in their peels. PMFs are believed to have great anticancer benefits. “PMFs inhibit carcinogenesis by mechanisms like blocking the metastasis cascade, inhibition of cancer cell mobility in circulatory systems, proapoptosis [promoting or causing cell death], and antiangiogenesis [helps stop tumors from growing their own blood vessels]” reports the NIH. And, yes, I know what you’re thinking: “How am I going to eat a lemon peel?!” There are a lot of great ways to use the lemon peel. You can zest a lemon. I zest (the zest is the colorful part of the peel - not the bitter white part) and sprinkle lemon peel on rice, lentils, salads and even in a cup of tea. Some cake recipes I use even require lemon peel. (Hopefully, the PMFs survive the baking process). And you can also make your own lemon and herb olive oil. It’s super easy and a great way to use the peel.
All you need is:
» Zest of two lemons
» Generous bunch of fresh thyme
» Teaspoon of chili flakes
» Teaspoon of granulated garlic
» Several whole black peppercorns
Place these ingredients in a mason jar. Add about a cup (fill the jar) of olive oil.

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Military models will allow you to relive or remember the great battles that have taken place throughout history.
You will be able to create your own representation of the battle of your choice with models of tanks, planes and also the trucks that existed at that time and reconstruct what those moments were like.
At Robotines, your online model shop, you will find all the figures you need to create your own diorama with the models you like the most.
Some of the models that you can choose are, among many others available, those that are exposed below.
Bedford QL Refueler Truck
The Bedford QL is a British truck used during World War II. The first specimens appeared practically in the middle of the 20th century, specifically, around the year 1940.
Its serial production continued until 1945, producing a total of 52,000 vehicles of this type.
F-35 Lightning II aircraft
This aircraft is a fighter-bomber designed to carry out air support, tactical bombing, and dogfight missions.
It stands out for reaching supersonic speed, being very agile and being equipped with cutting-edge sensor fusion technology that allows it to be invisible to enemy radars that try to detect it.
Russian heavy tank KV-2 tank of the Japanese brand TAMIYA
This tank appeared in the interwar period and continued to be used at the beginning of World War II.
In its manufacturing process, approximately 330 copies of this vehicle were created.
The combat weight of this tank reached 52 tons, and it was equipped with a single diesel engine. The power of this engine reached up to 600 CV.
The main task for which this tank was developed was to destroy enemy pillboxes and get their own infantry to settle in the attack.
Suggestion of Robotines. In the section of paints for models you will find all the paints and tools necessary to decorate these figures as they are -or were- in reality.
You also have model glue available, since many of these representations will need it to be able to build and assemble them.
Remember that in ROBOTINES, an online model shop, you have other products at your disposal such as:


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Blackjack Gold for Mac OSX and Windows celebrates 5 years! Come discover the game that's been featured on MacWorld CD's, was chosen Mac Pick of the Week, and is now playing on computers all around the world. Blackjack Gold was chosen as one of ChezMark's MacPicks for the week of November 12 - 17, 2002. Blackjack Gold is a full featured blackjack game loaded with options that let you simulate virtually any casino. Animations, a genuine blackjack dealer's voice, keyboard shortcuts, over 80 different card back images, king and queen faces include leaders from many different countries, and blackjack variations offer a realistic blackjack game for both novices and pros.
- Blackjack strategy tutor helps you learn blackjack strategy
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- Split, double down, buy insurance, surrender, take even money
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In 1974, the Academy Awards first recognized short fiction films as a worthy category. While many Audience Awards contests accept scripted shorts, our Live Action Shorts Film Festival is our tribute to “Live Action” and it’s many definitions. Here are the top three winning films from the festival.
In first place is award-winning film, Cootie Contagion by Joshua Smooha. Cootie Contagion is a 2013 Student Emmy winner and a 2013 Student Academy Award Finalist. The film also won the Mister Rogers Memorial Scholarship for Development from the Emmy Foundation and was an ASC Student Heritage Award Honorable Mention.
Smooha talked with us about the struggles and triumphs of making the film. He explained, “when you shoot in a style that involves a lot of camera moves and stylistic choices, sometimes you have to sacrifice more coverage for time. My cinematographer, Nick Reinhard, was a great collaborator and we came out with a product we are both really proud of.
The shots you see in Cootie Contagion are roughly the only setups in the movie. Everything had to be planned and storyboarded precisely. I didn’t leave myself room for error because if a set up didn’t work, I probably didn’t have a different angle.
Warning: Code Red! It’s a Cootie Outbreak! The disease is spreading and Matt’s at risk. Matt likes Becca, his infected science partner. Cootieologist Connor has warned Matt about the dangers of girls and will quarantine Matt if necessary. Matt has to stay away from Becca’s birthday party, or it could be the end of boy-kind as we know it.
The second place film, Save Me a Dance by Maxime Guérin takes place on a Saturday morning right after a big party. Antoine, 17 years old, wakes up with a hangover but no memories. He can’t recall why Pauline is lying in his bed. She remains silent even though she knows a bit more than he does.
Taking third-place is, I Think It’s Pretty Obvious by Micael Acosta. Acosta is a recent actor-turned-filmmaker and when asked about his recent shift in roles, he explained,
Personally it’s a triumph knowing that I can conceptualize an idea, turn it into a script, and turn that script into a film. I couldn’t do it on my own however, I’m still very new to filmmaking- this is only my second project!
I Think It’s Pretty Obvious features recent exes, Jason and Tess who are stuck inside of their apartment during a Zombie Apocalypse. With no food or water, they must decide who ventures outside to get it.
A huge thanks to our community of creatives and filmmakers who submitted, and hearty congratulations to all the winners! We look forward to seeing the top three films premiere at AudFest 2018! To stay up-to-date on our festival winners, visit: https://audnews.com/contests/winners


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The demo contains everything you need to get a taste for Dungeon Keeper 2. The full game contains many more creatures, rooms, traps, and spells and includes three single-player game modes. Choose Internet Dungeon Watch when the demo has loaded, and the game will find willing victims for you to play against.
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Finally, a fairy tale for adults with enough sex and mischief to keep you awake straight through to the credits.
Guinevere Pettigrew (Frances McDormand) has once again been dismissed from her job as governess; it seems high society is not compatible with her reverential upbringing. However, desperation forces Miss Pettigrew to push aside her reverent nature and fake her way through a day as a modern woman’s social secretary.
Delysia Lafosse (Amy Adams) is an ambitious singer and starlet in dire need of someone to manage her affairs – mostly because she is having three of them. For different reasons, Delysia is currently seeing Nick (Mark Strong), the intimidating nightclub owner; Phil (Tom Payne), the young, impressionable West End producer; and Michael (Lee Pace), the devoted pianist. She is trying to do what is best for her career and status but has yet to discover what is best for her heart. In the meantime, the “wicked stepsister” (Shirley Henderson) is looking out for her own interests, pulling Miss Pettigrew into her web as she tries to entangle her prey – distinguished lingerie designer Joe (Ciarán Hinds).
If it sounds predictable, it is. But fairy tales are not meant to be cliffhangers; they are innocent and hopeful. The fun comes from watching the tale unfold. The action and dialogue in this picture tends to occur rather quickly, particularly in the first half of the film. As World War II is only now going to be affecting London, the film’s young population is still riding the waves of the roaring twenties, which included lavish clothes, loose morals and fast talk.
McDormand does the prim and proper part of her role as well as she does the quick-on-her-feet portion; unfortunately, transplantation of this portrayal into a British accent falls short. Her pronunciation of certain words can be quite poor. Adams, on the other hand, is wonderful as the bubbly starlet. Her timing is impeccable and she shows just the right amount of vulnerability at key moments. Although this role does have Adams engaging in song yet again, as long as she does not have to perform live all should be well.
And for those who have already fallen for the charming Pace on ABC’s Pushing Daisies, his portrayal of the love struck pianist will only reel you in further.
The costumes and set design are peachy, adding to the fabled atmosphere of the story. Fans of the indulgent era’s flair will relish in the colours and style.
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day will make you smile and that is all it’s really trying to do.


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DEVOTION: “I have looked through my Bible, and I cannot find where God brings disease and sickness. I know there is glory and i know it is the power of God that brings the glory. Yet it is the Devil and not God at all who brings sickness and disease. Why does he? I know this: Satan is God’s whip and if you don’t obey God, God will stand to one side and Satan will devour you. But God will only allow him to devour so much, as was the case with Job. The Lord told Satan, “You may go only so far, and no further. Don’t touch his life” (See Job 2:6) (pg 143)
Pretty interesting paragraph here. Not sure where you stand on this but I do believe that people tend to give Satan a little more credit than he is due.
Our God is greater than anything that we will encounter in this life. Anything.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. – Psalm 147:3-5
He loads the thick cloud with moisture;the clouds scatter his lightning.They turn around and around by his guidance, to accomplish all that he commands them on the face of the habitable world. Whether for correction or for his land or for love, he causes it to happen. Job 37:13
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
The verses go on and on.
Bottom line. Don’t give credit where credit isn’t due. Out God is greater. Period.
PRAYER: Today, let’s pray about the power of God in our lives. Let’s pray away the impossible and focus on the possible with God.

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NEW standards for sustainable community design are being set by Stockland’s $5 billion masterplanned community, Aura on the Sunshine Coast.
The newly opened Aura Display Village is the first in Australia to feature a display home with Tesla Powerwall 2, the next generation solar home battery system that offers homeowners the ability to save money on their energy bills.
Stockland regional manager Ben Simpson said Aura was the first community to be designed and constructed to the world’s highest environmental and sustainability standards, achieving 6 Star Green Star-Communities rating.
“The Aura Display Village is a jewel in the crown of Aura’s first suburb, Baringa, and these cutting-edge technologies are paving the way for the outstanding quality, design excellence and sustainable living options set to become the hallmark of this future city.”
Integrale Homes director Murray Riley said the company was experiencing a surge in interest about the Tesla Powerwall 2, now on display in its Oakvale 189 home.
“The Tesla Powerwall 2 is proving to be a huge drawcard for potential buyers weary of being on the receiving end of endless price hikes in energy bills,” Mr Riley said.
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“With double the storage of the Tesla Powerwall 1, this battery should power a home from dawn to dusk.”
Other hi-tech innovations in the display village include an electric car charge station and the installation of smart LED street lighting, using 50 per cent less energy than standard street lights.
“These features are highlighted throughout the village, and potential buyers can do a walking tour to see each technology in action,” Mr Simpson said.
The largest display village on the Sunshine Coast, Aura features 40 new homes, designed by 24 of Australia’s leading builders and designers.
Each display home has achieved a 7 Star NatHERS rating, making the display village one of the most environmentally friendly in Australia.
Current land sizes at Aura’s first suburb, Baringa, are priced from $203,400 to $344,150 and range from 250sq m to 716sq m.
The Aura Display Village is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm and is located beside the Aura Sales and Vision Centre at 1 Lukin Terrace, Bells Creek.


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I have created a mini series of light boxes that are currently on show in Twenty Eight on St Stephen Street, Stockbridge, Edinburgh.
Twenty Eight is a not-for-profit venture, run collectively by local artists and creatives, each contributing to the overheads and the running of the shop. It is housed at 28 St Stephen Street, in Stockbridge. The Pop-up has been showcasing the talents of local artists and creatives on a two-weekly rotation since June, allowing the shop to have an ever-changing stock base, letting shoppers find something new each time they visit.
My work in on show during Stockfest, a week long festival celebrating the village of Stockbridge in Edinburgh and the surrounding community. The festival involves local traders, community groups, schools & residents. To celebrate the start of Stockfest I am giving away a limited edition print to the visit 50 people who with Twenty Eight on Saturday the 20th September.
The work I have created for Twenty Eight is inspired by “The Golden Hour”. The golden hour is a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset during which daylight is redder, softer and has a magical quality.
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This week’s GTC 2018 keynote address saw NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang talking about the future of the ARM SoC lineup of NVIDIA. The new ARM-based SoCs are neither publicly advertised nor sold by NVIDIA. The Tegra X1, the last SoC branded Tegra, is developed by NVIDIA exclusively for their private uses. The top priority of NVIDIA has always been their DRIVE systems. These systems have the Xavier SoC at the core, both in the case of the single-SoC Xavier module and the multi-processor Pegasus module. The latter one is used mostly in level 5 vehicles.
With Xavier sampling to partners, NVIDIA is looking forward to replacing Xavier with Orin. But this time, the procedure is quite different from what happened in 2016, when NVIDIA had released an individual tease just for Xavier. Though Orin is the next generation of NVIDIA SoCs, NVIDIA is keeping it very quiet & maintaining a low profile with Orin.
Xavier and Orin have one thing in common – they ate single-chip solutions. Apart from that, not much information about Orin is released yet. NVIDIA has confirmed that they will replace the Pegasus module with a couple of Orins. Pegasus was initially introduced with two Xaviers. Each of them was equipped with an unnamed, post-Volta discrete GPU attached. It had a total power consumption of 500W. If it is successfully replaced with a couple of single-chip SoCs, it would indeed be a huge achievement that will bring enormous energy efficiency.
People are also interested to know which superhero, this new SoC, is going to be named after. This time DC looks more favorable compared to the Marvel universe. Orin is actually just another name of Aquaman. Though Aquaman isn’t that popular compared to the likes of Kal-El, Wayne, or Xavier, can Jason Momoa turn out to be a decisive factor? Let’s wait and see.


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Children with congenital heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions need more than a treatment plan — they require a team of experts with diverse subspecialty offerings.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s cardiovascular specialists are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world. We have an outstanding reputation for successfully handling the most complex cases of heart disease in children. We also serve as a worldwide referral and second opinion center for patients of all ages with pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD). Cardiology & Heart Surgery was nationally ranked in U.S. News & World Report's 2020-21 edition of “Best Children’s Hospitals.”
We see children and adolescent patients in the R Building, M Building and J Building on Cleveland Clinic’s main campus as well as Hillcrest Hospital, Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Ashtabula County Medical Center, and our family health centers.
Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery offers a variety of programs and clinics to meet the specific needs of our patients.
We diagnose and treat a variety of pediatric and congenital heart diseases and defects.
Get more information on support groups and resources for everything heart-related.
We can help you choose the top specialist from our pool of cardiologists and other heart physicians and doctors.
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Edward Sinclair was born June 20, 1760, supposed at Beverly, where he died while on a visit May 19, 1827, aged sixty-seven years. He married Dec. 17, 1789, Mary Carleton, from Andover, a sister of David, Dudley, Edward and Moses Carleton. She was born Sept. 17, 1760, and died Jan. 1, 1841, aged 80 years and 4½ months. The family of Edward Sinclair, Sr. consisted of the following children: Maria, Edward, Nabby, Dudley, Ebenezer and William.
The Northern Maine, its Points of Interest and its Representative Business Men manuscript provides historical sketches of the nine towns featured within it’s embrace, as well as biographical sketches of the businesses and the men and women who owned and ran those businesses found within the towns of Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou, Ft. Fairfield, Danforth, Lincoln, Mattawamkeag, Winn, and Kingman.


(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/1/17) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) in requesting an investigation of the alleged repeated harassment targeting a Muslim student in West Virginia because of his ethnicity and religion.
CAIR and the ACLU-WV submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding treatment of the Muslim senior at Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, W. Va., who has allegedly been repeatedly harassed on school grounds.
Earlier this month, a group of students allegedly called the Muslim student a “suicide bomber” and chanted the words “Allahu Akbar” (the Islamic phrase “God is Great”) at him. When the Muslim student confronted his harassers, a scuffle ensued. The Muslim student received a two-day suspension because of this event, the same as the students who were harassing him.
Last week, the Muslim student was again allegedly harassed on school grounds. Another group of students reportedly yelled racial and religious slurs at him as he was leaving campus. The Muslim student and his cousin were also allegedly called “terrorists” by a teacher during last year’s Model United Nations.
“School districts and their staff and other agents have obligations under federal law, state law, and district policies to prevent and protect against bullying, intimidation, or harassment. Under all of these laws, a district’s indifference to bullying, intimidation, or harassment taking place in its schools or among its students can expose the district and its officials and employees to liability,” said Jamie Lynn Crofts Legal Director, ACLU-WV.
CAIR also joined the ACLU-WV in sending letters to school superintendents in the state offering resources helpful in challenging bullying, intimidation and harassment, as well as restorative practices to handle other minor incidents in the light in the spike of hate crimes targeting Muslims.
A 2013 CAIR report documenting bias-based bullying of American Muslim students in California schools revealed that almost half of Muslim students said they had been subjected to some form of bias-based bullying.
To read the full 2013 report, go to: Growing in Faith
The Washington-based civil rights organization offers a booklet, called “An Educator’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices,” designed to help school officials provide a positive learning environment for Muslim students.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
La misiÃ³n de CAIR es mejorar la comprensiÃ³n del Islam, fomentar el diÃ¡logo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensiÃ³n mutua.
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