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Published a study about Activation-Free Sulfonyl Fluoride Probes for Fragment Screening
In Molecules journal was published the research about synthesis and characterization of a small sulfonyl fluoride library for tagging tractable targets at nucleophilic residues. Based on the results, it was propose that coupling diverse fragments to this warhead would result in a library of sulfonyl fluoride bits (SuFBits), available for screening against protein targets. After in-depth characterization at the surrogate level, SuFBits was successfully applied in labelling of the KRasG12D oncogene mutant, where also was confirmed the functional consequences of the covalent binding. The study was performed by KINETO Lab and collaborative labs in the frame of KRAS Consortium.
The publication can be accessed under the following link.


Sometimes it’s hard for fans, ourselves included, to separate a solo artist’s work from the band they’re more often associated with. What Lilah Larson does on Pentimento is take the sonic mushroom clouds and bombastic tendencies that are associated with Sons of an Illustrious Father and strips them raw while baring a glimpse at a more personal side of her artistry. That’s the last comparison – we swear.
To call Larson’s achievements on the album impressive would be an understatement. For starters you have Larson observing the world and self through both telescopes and microscopes. Then you have songwriting that has us ready to drop last names like Harris, Clark, Van Zandt, Williams, and Parsons. Finally you have Larson handling literally almost every instrumental aspect of the recordings, with drums and percussion being handled on a few tracks by Howard Bilerman.
Pentimento is music that’ll make you feel joy, sorrow, confusion, peace, frustration, and calmness. You experience these while going down an assortment of sounds and influences. It’s an album that bookends itself in a clearly expressed manner where “Dear Mountain, Love Valley” is the opening chapter.
A banjo leads the way to a sound that begins to clarify itself. Perceptions and ideas of strength are explored using the ultimate object of strength, a mountain, and the object that knows the future of such a behemoth of said object, the valley. Larson isn’t afraid to question her purpose, place, and fragility in the grand scheme of this experiment called life.
The current and future are ever-present, but you see this view of self in the past as well, in relationships that are both intimate and familial, as well as covering the broader idea of the Aristotelian idea of philea.
The latter is most prominent within “On Inertia.” Lilah Larson declares all of her eggs are in a basket to hell. Grasping at old memories seems an effort in futility, as a classic songwriting structure builds. Friends still mean a lot to her, even if it’s been difficult to stay in touch. This concept is then developed into hope that is built on a shaky ground. Leaders can’t come close to their billing, and a lot of people have said they put up a fight and tried. But when will the fight continue? When will the privilege and solipsism (to use her words) cease? When will the concern, love, and care for the greater community manifest itself?
Familial tension shows up on the previous track. “Father Daughter Ghost” is a tight-rope walk where a parent, presumably a father based on the song title, is seeking to engage. The daughter is withholding, rightly so. You see, it’s difficult to trust and participate without skepticism if what is supposed to be a presence in one’s life is more of an apparition that comes in and out of life. How concerned can one be if this is what the parent does? And it’s an unfortunate question asked by way too many.
Romantic moments come with doubt as well. “tbh” is convincing one’s self that the outcome of a split partnership is okay in spite of what actions may suggest. It makes us think of Delaney & Bonnie in the way it’s a slow dance right before a breakup, something so beautifully tragic with intimacy held tightly as a finality is inevitable. It’s a doubt that can lead to self-loathing and insisting on respecting someone’s desire for space in the hope of keeping something fractured held together, even if it means becoming someone you aren’t, as we see on “Someone Else.”
Beyond all of these moments is something deeper that ties that narrative of Pentimento together – togetherness regardless of circumstance. “Windsinger” is focused on the destructive force of the ‘we’. It’s beyond time to start acting rather than simply sloganeering. Statements nurture the individual, but it does nothing for the whole.
Even a track like “Dink’s Song,” possibly our favorite on the album, has this connection, even if only in mind and spirit. Spirit… yes, something almost spiritual in the way Larson’s words touch like a breeze and deliver chills upon impact. It’s a ballad, one that says, “If I had wings… I’d fly up river to the one I love – fare-the-well.” She will have moved on from a former flame by the end, but they will return. But then the lover will want that connection. Loneliness will simply never advance the utility of society.
“You Are” sees this. You squint your eyes on the dustiness of the track to see a tale of a prodigal travel looking for an isolation they may not believe in. Other people know this particular figure better than they’d like to believe, and they hold true to the fact that this person’s presence is more impactful as a member of the whole. A mid-70s guitar god slow burn shred is culled upon, and you realize that maybe instead of just one person, this is directed at a whole lot of nations of one.
Closing out the album is “Come Home” as it finds the fighting side through a world of solitude. The song ebbs and flows between suppressing an anger and using it positively to go forward. However quiet it may seem at times, it also seems like this is the boiling point the album has been striving towards. You hear “I tried letting go” as it becomes more muffled in the closing moments before a somber ending is reached and reflection begins.
It’s a reflection on so much, but we feel like it all started with a simple connection.
Pentimento is out now. It’s an album we firmly place in the ‘need to hear’ category. Get it now from Lilah Larson’s bandcamp.
10.03.2017 / By Joey Smith


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Diversity is the main goal as the race issues and movements erupted across America and true enough, this platform will revolutionize the mainstream. People of color has struggled so hard to reach this kind of milestone, the reason why this platform has changed the face of the Academy for being selective and bias in honoring the awards. Controversies circulate every after awarding and everybody is tired of it, we are getting tired of it.
And yet, this decision is transformative and will open the doors for more opportunities and recognition for the people in diverse culture, as everybody fights for it. And now, the time has come to celebrate the equality in art of film industry and encourage to give love amidst the adversity that the country is facing right now.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially recalibrated their system and broke the stigma on -#OscarsSoWhite. Its primary goal is to diversify its membership to avoid selective conflict in the film committee, the organization announced last Tuesday.
The Academy reached out the invitations to 819 film industry artists and professionals, of which 45% are women, 36% are from underrepresented ethnic and racial communities, and 49% are international, around the 68 countries. The promising diversity people gained favorable notions and praises from the filmmakers who waited for this changes for so long. Hence, the metamorphosis of the Academy stirred up more excitement and anticipation for the said awaited event in the world of film industry.
The star-studded list of invitees includes Zendaya, Ana de Armas, Lulu Wang, Awkwafina, Bobby Cannavale, Olivia Wilde, Cynthia Erivo, Ben Mendelsohn, Brian Tyree Henry, Constance Wu, Eva Longoria, Florence Pugh, Ari Aster and many more. The artists and professionals below will represent the third-largest class of new members in Academy history and that is so massive, to begin with. s
Due to the immense following public outcry over a lack of Oscar nominees of color and diverse race in 2015 and 2016, the Academy has set specific inclusion goals and formulated regulations to avoid selectivity in the nominations. This is as part of its A2020 initiative to avoid negligence of people of color and double the number of women who will receive the spotlight. As of now, according to the Academy, both goals have now been achieved, and this milestone will be continued years to years. s
“The Academy is delighted to welcome these distinguished fellow travelers in the motion picture arts and sciences,” Academy president David Rubin said in a statement. “We have always embraced extraordinary talent that reflects the rich variety of our global film community, and never more so than now.”
Indeed, the talent and extra-ordinary power of film makers and actors is now finally recognized regardless of gender, race and culture background of the deserving individual that will bag the awards. Just last year, the Korean massive-blockbuster movie, Parasite, forever changed the game in the film circle and the widely-acclaimed and multi-awarded film is the epitome of breaking the racial stigma in the film industry. Moreover, this promising move will surely leave a remarkable print in the world.
Just earlier this month, AMPAS has announced to the public about its Academy Aperture 2025 initiative, which is aimed at furthering efforts to advance inclusion of diversity inside the organization, regulations that should be refurbished and change, as well as in the entertainment industry in totality, by making drastic changes to its Oscars telecast, group governance and committee, and workplace culture and appropriation of the awarding ceremony. The metamorphosis might be surprising but let’s look at the brighter side.

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The Union Health Minister Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad has proposed, in Parliament, a whistle blower scheme for all those informants who volunteer with information on spurious or counterfeit drugs. According to the policy a maximum of 20% of the total cost of consignments will be payable to the informant provided that the total compensation does not breach a ceiling of Rs. 25 lakhs. Even government officials can claim rewards under this new policy. Kudos to the Government of India for coming up with this innovative scheme which is sure to create immense pressure on the substandard/counterfeit drug manufacturers. This is the latest in a string of policy initiatives by the Government, the last being the amendment to the Drugs and Cosmetic Act. This latest amendment created stringent penal provisions, with a minimum of 5 years imprisonment which can be extended to life.
The problem of fake/counterfeit/spurious drugs is beginning to create problems for the entire Indian pharmaceutical industry which has so far managed to build up an excellent reputation on account of both price and quality. The Government of India has been in the process of carrying out a study to document the actual magnitude of the problem. A recent pilot study carried out by a group of researchers, [including Dr. Roger Bates, who recent authored this article for the WSJ and Dr. Bibek Debroy (who was recently an expert witness in the mega compulsory licensing dispute at the Copyright Board)] in Chennai and Delhi came to the conclusion that whilst 5% of all drugs in Chennai were spurious, 12% of all drugs in Delhi fell in the same category. According to the study these figures indicate an improvement in the regulatory mechanisms, especially in Chennai. More importantly the Study points out that spurious drug exports are beginning to affect the image of the Indian pharmaceutical companies. African countries like Nigeria are beginning to bar imports from atleast 25 Indian pharmaceutical companies.
A related problem with the international pharmaceutical trade is that there is no uniformity in the definitions of what qualifies as counterfeit and substandard. The IMPACT negotiation which we blogged about here were shot down by the Indian Government despite Indian law providing for almost similar definitions. The devil therefore lies in the definition.

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PiDrive – 314GB hard disk for the Raspberry Pi
Western Digital have launched the WD PiDrive, a hard disk specially designed for the Raspberry Pi with a storage space of 314 GB. The engineers have modified the magnetic recording system and electronics to suit the characteristics of the RPi, and reduced the current consumption.
The recommended retail price is $ 45,81 but a discount is available.
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Book Talent in Alabama
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As a native of Gadsden,AL 1K*Guap has set off on a journey to be what he calls one of the greatest artist of all time. Through networking he’s been able to link with upcoming producer FreakDaBeatAli and make a song that has gained them major buzz “money falling from the ceiling” a single from the “SlattsonvilleSeason1” album (released 6/6/19) which Ali executive produced has nightclubs and social media sites in a frenzy #moneyfallinchallenge has over 100,000 views collectively
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GRAND RAPIDS – It has been 254 days since Zeeland West defeated DeWitt, 34-27, in the Division 3 state championship game, which was the final high school game played in Michigan last year.
Unfortunately, the long wait for football isn’t over just yet because the season doesn’t kick off until Aug. 28.
The good news, though, is that training camps open today, and the MLive/Grand Rapids Press sports department is tired of waiting. True, we’re only talking practice, but the MLive staff has decided to hit the road today and check out as many camps as possible.
Please visit this post throughout the day and into the evening because we will be adding photos, providing commentary from the camps we visit, popping in videos and gathering interviews and notes for stories on your favorite teams that will be posted on MLive in the days to come.
So sit back and enjoy, and feel free to post your own thoughts in the comments section below if you are able to make it out to a camp.


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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria that grow in the mucous layer of your stomach. Almost everyone with this infection has some inflammation of the stomach called gastritis, but the inflammation is usually not serious enough to cause symptoms or complications like a stomach ulcer. Long-term infection has been linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer.
How Do You Get H. pylori?
The exact way you become infected with H. pylori is still unknown, but it can be passed from person to person.  The most common way H. pylori pass from person to person is through contact with the stomach contents or the stool of an infected person. This is called oral-to-oral or fecal-to-oral contact.  A common fecal to oral spread occurs if an infected person does not wash their hands after a bowel movement and then touches food that you eat.
H. pylori can also be found in saliva, so it may be spread through kissing. This infection most often spreads between people in close contact, such as families or people who live together in nursing homes. H. pylori infections are more common in African, Hispanic, and Asian Americans.
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, most H. pylori infections start in childhood and never cause any symptoms.  The exact way H. pylori infect children is not known, but the infection probably spreads from close contact with an infected family member. Children who live in a home with many people are at higher risk. Why some people develop symptoms and others don’t is not known, but may be due to differences in people’s immune systems.
What Are the Symptoms of H. Pylori?
Most people with H. pylori never have symptoms. If you do have symptoms they could include:
- Aching or burning pain in your stomach area
- Pain that gets worse on an empty stomach
- Nausea or loss of appetite
- Burping and bloating
- Weight loss
How Is H. pylori Diagnosed and Treated?
Because H. pylori is one of the most common, long-term infections in humans, and most people do not have symptoms or problems, doctors do not routinely test for it. You may be tested if you have symptoms.  There are several ways to diagnose H. pylori: [1-3]
- Blood testing may tell if you have been infected, but can’t tell if you have an active infection.
- Breath testing involves swallowing a substance that is broken down by H. pylori bacteria. Exhaling into a bag can detect molecules from the substance released by H. pylori.
- Stool testing can detect a protein released by H. pylori.
- Endoscopy is a test using a flexible scope placed down your mouth into your stomach. Samples taken from your stomach can be studied for the presence of H. pylori.
Antibiotic treatment for H. pylori is the recommended treatment protocol
If you test positive for H. pylori, you should be treated. The type of treatment depends on where you live, your exposure to antibiotics, and any history of resistance or allergies to antibiotics. There are three recommended treatments for initial therapy:
- Triple drug therapy is an acid lowering medication called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and two antibiotics (Clarithromycin and Amoxicillin).
- Quadruple drug therapy is a PPI, two antibiotics (Tetracycline and Metronidazole) and the antacid in Pepto Bismol, called bismuth.
- Concomitant drug therapy is a PPI and three antibiotics (Clarithromycin, Amoxicillin, and Nitroimidazole).
Treatment lasts for 10 to 14 days. During that time symptoms should improve. Four weeks after treatment ends, you will be tested again with a breath test, stool test, or endoscopy test to make sure all the H. pylori is gone. Once all the bacteria are gone, you cannot spread the infection after successful antibiotic treatment.
Treatment is usually successful, but in a small percentage of people H. pylori does not respond to treatment or comes back after treatment. In these cases, a different antibiotic treatment combination will be used.
Can You Prevent H. pylori Infection?
Because this infection is so common and most people have no H. pylori symptoms, it is hard to avoid it. There may be ways that H. pylori passes from person to person that are not yet known. There are no special diets, foods, or supplements that are recommended. You may reduce your risk by washing your hands after changing a diaper or coming into contact with another person’s stool or vomit. Making sure the food you eat and the water your drink is tested and safe is another way to lower your risk of contracting H. pylori. [1-3]
 American Journal of Gastroenterology, ACG-H.-pylori-Guideline-Summary.pdf (gi.org)

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Denmark: Activity slows down in Q4; economy contracts at sharpest rate since 2009
Economic activity lost some momentum in the final quarter of 2020, according to a preliminary release, with GDP growth clocking in at 0.6% in seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter terms, slowing from Q3’s record quarterly growth of 5.2%. Nevertheless, the economy performed well above the Euro area’s average in the quarter (Q4: -0.6% s.a. qoq; Q3: +12.4% s.a. qoq).
The slowdown was a result of the newly implemented restrictions throughout the quarter to curb the spread of new variants and waves of the Covid-19 virus. As such, despite industrial production growing solidly in Q4, overall growth was capped by the halt in activity in other sectors.
Meanwhile, in annual terms, the economy continued to gradually recover as GDP contracted 3.1% in seasonally-adjusted terms, easing from Q3’s 3.7% fall. As such, early estimates point to an overall contraction of 3.7% for 2020 as a whole.
A more detailed release will be published on 26 February.
Reflecting on the economy during Q4 and the outlook for the coming months, in their January Swedbank Economic Report analysts commented:
“Denmark has been hit hard by the second wave of the virus […] with a large spread of infection and a heavily burdened health care system. Shops, restaurants, bars, and gyms were completely shut down for the 2020 Christmas holidays. Contagion and shutdowns have continued to weigh on the economy at the start of the year, particularly in the services sector. […] As the spread of infection decreases and social restrictions are removed, the economic recovery is expected to pick up beginning in the second quarter of this year.”


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Project II. (E183026)
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This course is based on individual student‘s work under supervision of a project leader. The student‘s task is considered as a literature review of a given topic, elaboration of a numerical modelling/calculation part, summarization of the outputs and presentation of the results. The work topic can be considered as future diploma work. The student submits the work to the project leader for comments and revisions. Successfull fulfillment of the course is given by approval of the final work by the project leader. The topics follow the expected level of knowledge and skills of the students appropriate to the courses passed before.
The needed lietrature and other sources, recommended by the project leader, is gathered by the students on their own, using the available sources provided by the university (library, electronic resources, etc.).

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Well if you thought people were only copying the God of Dance's dancing style we have a perfect example of his fans copying his name as well! Surjeet an ardent Hrithik's fan and one of the best contestants on Star Plus' ongoing show Just Dance named his brother's daughter " Hrithika" after Hrithik.
Surjeet hails from Delhi and gave up on his career after watching Hrithik's dance in Kaho Na Pyar Hai and started his struggle as a dancer. He is today a proud soul to be able to perform in front of Hrithik and as soon as he got a chance he got his daughter on the set who became friends with Hrithik in seconds and successfully kept Hrithik occupied all day long at the shoot. It was a pleasant sight to see Hrithik playing with the little girl and dance with her while others were occupied shooting.


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Grammy-winning artist Kari Uchis has announced a North American tour that includes the Windy City.
Produced by Live Nation, the tour takes place May 16th at Chicago’s Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. kaliuchis.com.
Known for their 2020 chart-topping “Telepathia,” Uchis will release a new English-language album, Red Moon in Venus, on March 3rd.
“Love is the message,” Uchis explained in a statement about the new album. “Red Moon In Venus is a timeless, fiery expression of desire, heartbreak, faith and integrity that reflects the divine femininity of the Moon and Venus. Brings important aspects of life to work.This set of pieces represents love on all levels.Liberate people with love, draw love into your life, and nurture self-love.Many Astrology The master believed that the blood moon confused the emotions and felt that it best represented this body of work.”
In addition to Grammy Awards, the artist has won three Billboard Latin Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and one American Music Award.
For more information on Uchis’ album and upcoming tour, visit here.


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This post has a little bit of everything: nursery, family, newborn, and even birth announcements! We loved little Crew's style and all of these photos so much we thought we'd share it all with you.
Crew's mom, photographer Ashley Rose, knew from the moment she got pregnant that she did not want a typical "baby" room. Instead they wanted their baby boy to have a room that was fun, modern, whimsical, and full of character. These fab photos from Amelia Lyon show just how well they pulled it off with this unique color palette (I can't get enough of that vibrant yellow changing table!) and a series of creative, cool artwork. Many of the pieces in the room are refurbished pieces found on Craigslist--great idea for preserving the budget. See the vendor credits at the bottom of the post for sources for many these nursery items.

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Today’s interconnected world consists of a broad set of online activities including banking, shopping, managing health records, and social media while relying heavily on servers to manage extensive sets of data. However, stealthy rootkit attacks on this infrastructure have placed these servers at risk. Security researchers have proposed using an existing x86 CPU mode called System Management Mode (SMM) to search for rootkits from a hardware-protected, isolated, and privileged location. SMM has broad visibility into operating system resources including memory regions and CPU registers. However, the use of SMM for runtime integrity measurement mechanisms (SMM-RIMMs) would significantly expand the amount of CPU time spent away from operating system and hypervisor (host software) control, resulting in potentially serious system impacts. To be a candidate for production use, SMM RIMMs would need to be resilient, performant and extensible.
We developed the EPA-RIMM architecture guided by the principles of extensibility, performance awareness, and effectiveness. EPA-RIMM incorporates a security check description mechanism that allows dynamic changes to the set of resources to be monitored. It minimizes system performance impacts by decomposing security checks into shorter tasks that can be independently scheduled over time. We present a performance methodology for SMM to quantify system impacts, as well as a simulator that allows for the evaluation of different methods of scheduling security inspections. Our SMM-based EPA-RIMM prototype leverages insights from the performance methodology to detect host software rootkits at reduced system impacts. EPA-RIMM demonstrates that SMM-based rootkit detection can be made performance-efficient and effective, providing a new tool for defense.
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Cooper Cronk's much-hyped maiden clash against Melbourne next season won't be played in front of either NRL club's fan bases after the Sydney Roosters opted to play their home game in Adelaide.
The clubs clash for the first time in round 16 and unless the two NRL powerhouses meet in the 2018 finals, the Friday night Adelaide match is the only chance to see the dual Dally M Medallist go up against his superstar former teammates Cameron Smith and Billy Slater.
After 14 seasons with the Storm, Cronk signed a two-year deal with the Roosters after shifting to Sydney.
The Roosters took their "home" game against the Storm to Adelaide Oval for the first time this year and they declared it a huge success.
They won a 25-24 thriller thanks to a Mitchell Pearce extra-time field goal, with a big crowd of more than 21,000 turning out in the AFL-obsessed city.
The Roosters are committed to playing a match annually in Adelaide - though not necessarily against Melbourne which makes the decision not to play at Allianz Stadium appear a massive missed marketing opportunity.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson didn't address the Cronk factor in a statement.
"We're excited to be returning to Adelaide Oval," Robinson said.
"There was a great atmosphere at our game on the Oval in 2017, and the match definitely delivered in both quality and theatre, so we're looking forward to seeing that support continue to grow over the next few years."

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Doro - The 2015 Tour
German hard rock phenomena Doro is back, crossing the pond to North America as she embarks on her biggest and most exciting tour yet. Don't miss the Doro 2015 Winter-Spring tour when it comes crashing into a town near you, with three special performances lined up so far in: Anaheim and West Hollywood, CA, and Denver, CO. Can't catch Doro as she lights up the West Coast with her signature fiery hard rock sound? Aren't able to make it to the Rocky Mountain state for Doro to literally bring down the house with her powerful meta vibes? Keep calm and carry on because this heavy metal legend is always adding new and exciting tour performances to her busy concert schedule, and her three March performances are just the beginning to what is sure to be a fruitful and rock filled 2015. Stay up to date on all things Doro right here on StubHub - your number one resource for concert tickets on the web.
Doro's kickoff 2015 performance will take her to none other than the Bluebird Theater, located in the heart of Colorado's hippest and most exciting Mile High city. Located just a stone's throw from City Park, the Bluebird Theater straddles the hippest and hottest venues that Denver has to offer, a perfect glimpse into the city's eclectic nightlife and cultural dynamism that is the perfect location to start a night out on the town. Next, Doro will be heading westward as she heads to the epicenter of the entertainment center, playing two shows to the exciting backdrop of Southern California. Her two performances will take place under the hallowed halls of Anaheim's City National Grove and West Hollywood's Whisky A Go Go, two of the central performance destinations that the greater Los Angeles area has to offer and the perfect venue to enjoy some head banging, hard and heavy metal vibes from the queen of rock herself.
Whether you're catching her in a packed amphitheatre or your favorite and most intimate concert hall, the Doro 2015 tour is further cementing Doro's position in chronicles of rock history in an event that has fans and critics around the world abuzz. Don't miss the Doro tour train as it chugs, slays, and sets fire to a concert venue near you!
Hailing from Dusseldorf, Germany, Doro would would get her first taste of rock as a child when she first heard the sweet heavy riffs of artists such as Little Richard, Slade, T. Rex, and Sweet. After a childhood rife with performing and a love for music, she would take the leap to join her first ever rock band in 1980, a fixture of the local Dusseldorf rock scene that would independently record its own work and play regional clubs and concert halls. She would only be a part of the band, Snakebite, for two years before she formed the hard rock group Warlock alongside Thomas Studier, Michael Eurich, Rudy Graf, and Peter Szigeti.
Warlock would be Doro's first big break into the mainstream, with the group catching the eyes and ears of record executives at Mausoleum Records who would pick up the band and offer them their first recording contract. The band would be carried by the vigor and stage presence of Doro, who seamlessly synthesized the best elements of glam, heavy metal, and hard rock into a sound that had both critical appeal and commercial potential. The 80s would be a nonstop spiral of success for the band, as they eventually moved onto major record label Phonogram as they began to tour all around continental Europe and into the United Kingdom. They would play with some of the biggest rock acts of the decade, alongside some of the influential rockers of a generation including W.A.S.P. and Judas Priest.
Not able to be contained by just one continent, Doro would make the move to the United States, making Warlock a transatlantic force on the metal scene with a fan base that spread from the coast of California to the eastern reaches of Europe. Despite other members of the band gradually filtering out, Doro would maintain the band's spirit and energy as she continued to rock amphitheatres all across the globe.
The 90s would bring the world exactly what it wanted: Doro, Doro, and more Doro. After the drawn out dissolution of Warlock, Doro would start her own solo career that would continue exactly where her old band left off, as Doro became a household name in rock circles in North America and Europe. Since then, the Doro music phenomenon has showed no signs of slowing down as the dominates in the studio and on tour, releasing a dozen albums over two decades and even transitioning into other mediums of entertainment, including acting and producing. Today, she is showing no signs of slowing down as she remains a paramount figure on the modern rock scene, a decade spanning superstar that continues to push the limits of metal with each and every new release.
1989's Force Majeure remains the most foundational piece of the Doro discography, her monumental solo debut that would climb to the #5 position on top German album charts. Released on Vertigo Records, the album would feature visionary producer Joey Balin on the studio, with the record receiving critical acclaim from the critics at AllMusic and Rock Realms. She album would spawn two unforgettable Doro singles, "A Whiter Shade of Pale / Angels with Dirty Faces" and "Hard Times / Fur Immer (live)", both of which dominated airwaves and have ingrained themselves into the core discography of late 80s/early 90s hard rock.
The Doro Concert Experience
With decades of experience on the stage and an endless well of talent that continues to grow deeper and deeper, the Doro concert experience distills unbeatable charisma and pure unadulterated hard metal music genius into one night of amazing music. Don't miss your chance to catch this master of the heavy metal genre when she passes through a local near you - get your tickets today!
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Visiting Cuba is a remarkable experience that we wish everyone could enjoy. Since Global Volunteers’ first group of travelers visited Havana in 2012, our focus has centered on the Cuban people – their hopes, dreams, and goals. We have worked with our Cuban partners and friends every year since. But US law regulates which Americans can travel to Cuba and what they can and cannot do while there.
By Bud Philbrook, Co-founder & CEO
Over the past decade, US regulations regarding Americans travel to Cuba have changed, and sometimes they are confusing. It is necessary to read the fine print carefully. For example, “Travel for tourist activities is not permitted,” but Americans can enjoy limited recreation and free time activities. So, spending time at the beach or other typical tourist endeavors are prohibited, but Americans can go to a private jazz concert, just not one conducted by the Cuban government. Further, each traveler to Cuba must engage in a full-time schedule of authorized activities, and each person must retain specific records related to the authorized travel restrictions. Additionally, the traveler’s schedule cannot include recreation or free time in excess of that consistent with a full-time schedule.
There are 12 travel categories permitted by US law, including family visits, journalistic activities, professional research, religious activities, athletic competition, humanitarian projects, and support for the Cuban people, among others. Global Volunteers’ service programs are included in the humanitarian projects and support for the Cuban people categories. We offer these programs in Havana.
Work on humanitarian projects, support the Cuban people, participate in meaningful educational exchanges, and enjoy Cuba’s rich culture and hospitality.
The United Nations ranks Cuba 67th in human development in part because many Cubans are highly educated and most enjoy ready access to affordable health care. Unfortunately, these benefits do not always translate into prosperous lives. The Cuban economy struggles, many live below the poverty line, and abundant educational opportunities may not lead to fulfilling jobs. Highly educated young men and women often abandon their professions to join the Cuban tourism industry because it offers better financial possibilities, and others select tourism as a way out of poverty. Accordingly, because most tourists speak English, there is great need and desire to learn English.
The Cuban population has remained at around 11 million since 2002. However, during the last two decades, the percentage of those over 64 has increased, and seniors generally have not benefited from the tourism boom. Given the overall challenging economic situation, older people are adversely affected more than others.
Our Cuban community partners have asked us to focus our service on engaging local people in Conversational English, caring for older adults, harvesting community gardens that help feed the community, and assisting with light construction work on community buildings owned by nongovernmental organizations. There are several specific community projects in which volunteers are engaged:
English Conversations: English is the international language of commerce, technology, and opportunity. Many Cubans want to learn English to improve their job opportunities and to connect with the English-speaking world through tourism, the Internet, art, music, and other emergent avenues. Native English speakers are a valuable resource to learners. Volunteers can engage young people and adults in conversations in English in small groups and one-on-one. Some students are beginners, while others are proficient but want to improve their conversational skills. Each volunteer engages in English conversations as a part-time service project in addition to one of the other community projects.
Senior Center: Many seniors in Havana don’t receive sufficient meaningful services and engagement. Global Volunteers community partners help by conducting programs for the elderly at church facilities and nursing homes. Volunteers work with senior citizens on various projects, including conversations, assisting local staff, light labor, and meal preparation. Volunteers play bingo and dominoes, paint nails, massage hands, conduct basic conversations in English, and engage seniors in other ways as requested.
Crafts & Knitting: Women’s cooperatives create aprons, clothing, purses, and other items that they sell to help provide for their families. Volunteers who have experience in sewing, crafting, or knitting, work alongside these women several hours each day to help improve skills and offer ideas about the types of local crafts Americans are most likely to purchase. This is a great opportunity to chat with Cuban women and learn about their culture, history, and daily lives, all while working together towards a shared goal.
General Labor: Occasionally, volunteers are engaged in maintenance and gardening work. The condition of a community’s public buildings and spaces contributes to civil society and its identity and reputation. Volunteers work alongside local people on projects that are important to the community, especially as they relate to civil society. Those with expertise in light maintenance or who can just swing a hammer or wield a paintbrush can be helpful. The work isn’t difficult or strenuous. Moreover, volunteers work with and learn from and about new Cuban friends as they learn from and about the volunteers. A lot of work needs to be done at nursing homes and other community buildings, such as repairing walls and doors, painting wrought iron, fixing tile floors, etc.
The activities supporting the Cuban people allow volunteers to interact with and learn about Cuban people and culture.
Support for the Cuban People Activities
As stated previously, tourist activities in Cuba are strictly prohibited for Americans by US law. But there are many activities volunteers can do and sights to see that are legal. The activities supporting the Cuban people allow volunteers to interact with and learn about Cuban people and culture. This offers meaningful, intriguing, and memorable opportunities for exchanges. All of these are optional, and some require a nominal extra fee. It is necessary to remember that each traveler must have a full-time schedule of authorized activities (a minimum of 40 hours per week of combined humanitarian projects and support for the Cuban people activities).
The US Department of the Treasury identifies some activities that qualify as support for the Cuban people. “Staying in a room at a rented accommodation in a private Cuban residence (casa particular), eating at privately-owned Cuban restaurants (paladares), and shopping at privately-owned stores run by self-employed Cubans (cuentapropista) are examples of activities that qualify for this general license. However, in order to meet the requirement for a full-time schedule, a traveler must engage in additional authorized Support for the Cuban People activities.” Global Volunteers arranges those activities, including:
Lectures and conversations on “Modern Cuban History,” “U.S.-Cuba relations from a Cuban’s perspective,” and, when possible, “U.S.-Cuba relations from the American perspective” presented at the US Embassy in Havana.
Guided tours of Old Havana, the Colon cemetery, Hemingway House, and the city in Classic 1950s Cars are some options in Havana.
Private Enterprises are expanding throughout Cuba. Not to be missed in Havana are Fusterlandia, a wonderland of mosaic tiles and recycled art; Muraleando, a community art project that turned a neighborhood into a remarkable gallery of murals, sculptures, and paintings; La Fábrica de Arte Cubano, on TIME’s 2019 list of the World’s 100 Greatest Places; and the Museum of Sacred Art in Havana Cathedral, among the best museums in Havana.

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Based on a novel by former prosecutor Marcia Clark, ABC’s new Monday-night drama THE FIX follows one particular investigation. Eight years ago, Los Angeles assistant district attorney Maya Travis (Robin Tunney) lost a double homicide case when she prosecuted celebrity Sevvy Johnson (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). (Any resemblance to Clark’s prosecution of O.J. Simpson is strictly intentional.) Now Sevvy may have commited a new murder, and even though Maya walked away from the legal profession after the earlier case, she’s back to take him on again. Breckin Meyer plays Maya’s boss, district attorney Alan Wiest. This isn’t Meyer’s first time at the […]Read On »COMMENTS (0)
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Today, independent physical game publisher 1Print Games and London based independent developer Jump Over the Age are happy to announce the launch of In Other Waters Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch.
In Other Waters is a serene aquatic adventure where you play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. Enjoy a non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, and unravel the history and ecology of an impossible planet.
“With the success of my newest game, Citizen Sleeper, leading new players to discover In Other Waters for the first time, I am really excited to be able to offer this new physical edition of In Other Waters on Nintendo Switch,” says Gareth Damian Martin, founder of Jump Over the Age. “The Limited Edition has also offered me the chance to build on the game’s narrative by offering an in-world ‘manual’ in the form of the BAIKAL Extrasolar Data Packet, which represents a fragment of the story of Minae Nomura and Ellery Vas previously lost to players.”
“We are pleased to work with Gareth on the In Other Waters Limited Edition and are excited to deliver this high quality product to fans and gamers all over the world,” says Iggy, co-founder and director of 1Print Games. “I look forward to seeing players enjoying the unique and wonderful experience In Other Waters has to offer.”
Jump Over the Age’s award winning aquatic adventure, In Other Waters, is now available as a Nintendo Switch Limited Edition exclusively via 1Print Games. Limited to 3000 units worldwide, the Limited Edition includes a copy of the Nintendo Switch game with inner cover artwork, “AI Housing” Acrylic Keychain, “BAIKAL Extrasolar Data Packet” booklet, In Other Waters Numbered Authenticity Card, and In Other Waters Logo Sticker. Order the Limited Edition now at 1Print Games.
About 1Print Games
1Print Games is an independent publisher of physical indie games for Nintendo Switch established in 2019 by life-long Nintendo fans and gamers Iggy and Nitro. 1Print Games is a publisher that seeks to deliver high quality products and celebrate awesome indie games with everyone around the world.
About Jump Over the Age
Jump Over the Age is a one-person game development studio founded by Gareth Damian Martin (they/them) .
“An accomplished world-builder” – Edge Magazine
“An immense talent” – Chris Plante, Editor-in-Chief, Polygon
Gareth is an award-winning writer, designer and artist. Their first game, In Other Waters won the Jury Prix at IndieCade Europe, and was widely praised by critics for its “hypnotic art, otherworldly audio and captivating writing” (Eurogamer). Their second, Citizen Sleeper was equally critically acclaimed, and its prose was named “some of the best in all of video games” (Vice).
Gareth’s criticism has been published in a wide variety of forms, from Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun to Edge Magazine and Frieze Magazine. They are the editor and creator of Heterotopias, an independent zine about games and architecture, and have lectured on the history and theory of games and architecture at the world-renowned Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London. Their game photography has been shown at London’s Photographer’s Gallery, The Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Lisbon Architecture Triennale, as well as being published in the British Journal of Photography. Gareth also holds a PhD in experimental literature from Royal Holloway, University of London.
About Fellow Traveller
Fellow Traveller is an indie games publishing label exploring the possibility space of what narrative games can be. Since our founding in 2012, we have sought out and partnered with pioneering game developers working on unusual games with narrative at their core.
You may know us from the serene underwater sci-fi adventure (In Other Waters), the murder mystery with a cast of otherworldly suspects (Paradise Killer), the political RPG in which you lead a broken country your first term as President (Suzerain), or the noir adventure set before, during, and after the Big Bang (Genesis Noir).
Join us on a journey into a world of surprising games and unusual stories.

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Introducing Beatie Wolfe
By James Mullinger 24 April 10
I recently attended the best concert I have been to all year. Was it at the O2 you ask? Nope. The Royal Albert Hall? Certainly not. It was on Pancras Road in one of London's most ancient buildings. St Pancras Old Church proved a fitting setting to showcase the hotly-tipped young singer-songwriter Beatie Wolfe.
Delivering a taut nine track acoustic set that had the packed room enraptured, Wolfe showed herself to be an accomplished guitar player and capitvating singer. With masses of unbridled energy, her beautiful melodies envelop the listener in wild stories of love and lust, as she delicately describes the poetry and tragedy of relationships.
One of the highlights of the night was her bold reimagining of Leonard Cohen's "A Thousand Kisses Deep". Rather than a straight cover version of the song, Wolfe's take is based on Cohen's original poem. It is utterly beguiling and Cohen himself has been in touch to convey his praise - something Alexandra Burke certainly didn't get for her "Hallelujah".
Covers aside, Wolfe's charismatic stage presence and eloquent lyricism ensured that this showcase was witnessed by execs from almost every major record company. At the time of writing, she's still currently unsigned, but you can hear her music on her myspace or download her debut EP music on itunes. To get the full effect, however, I implore you to see her live which she is still playing tiny churches. It won't be long before she's selling out the Albert Hall.


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A mum was left distraught when her autistic daughter was handed a Christmas card by a classmate saying 'I hate you'.
Litte Ella Singleton, nine, is extremely excited about Christmas and happily went around her classroom handing out greetings cards.
When she got some back Ella, who has struggle to make friends, was very happy and went around telling everyone about them.
But her mum Jenna Singleton, 32, from Liverpool, says she was left devastated when she came home and opened a card which read: "To Ella, Yappy Christmas, I hat [sic] you."
Poor Ella, who is severely autistic, reacted badly to the card and said she wanted to die.
She had to be stopped by a delivery man two streets away from her home when she tried to run away barefooted.
The nine-year-old was so upset over the incident, she ran away. Image: Caters News
Jenna, who does not wish to name the school, said: "Ella looks forward to Christmas so much like she does any big event. She has been counting down the days since Halloween.
"Ella was so excited to be receiving cards from class mates. It gave her a sense of belonging and was telling everyone the cards are from her 'friends'.
"The card she received yesterday really broke her heart. She became violent and agitated and said she wanted to die.
"She was crying her little heart out.
"She ran away two blocks in the cold and wet with bare feet – not even socks.
"She was contained by a parcel delivery driver and kept safe before her nan arrived at the scene.
"Ella kept randomly bursting out into tears saying everybody hates her and she should go away.
However, hurt mum Jenna, who gave up her job as an account manager to care for Ella, posted about her daughter's experience on social media.
She was then flooded with thousands of messages of support, which have gone a long way to helping Ella get over the hurt.
Jenna said: "Since I put the post up on Facebook Ella has been cheered right up. We are so very grateful for the kind words and offers of gifts, cards and days out.
"People are really so very generous. I'm overwhelmed."
Jenna is waiting for further assessments before moving her daughter away from mainstream education.
She wants to move her to a place more specially focused on looking after autistic children.
Jenna said: "Ella goes to a mainstream school however both school and family feel Ella needs to attend a school that can support her. At the moment we do not have an education, health and care plan so this is not possible.
Jenna wants more education for kids on autism and how to interact with those suffering from it. Image: Caters News
"The school is waiting for the official diagnosis before they apply as Ella is on the pathway at the moment. She is also being assessed for ADHD.
"Ella's symptoms are severe. She struggles academically and has sensory difficulties. She recently had to leave a Little Mix concert at the start due to sensory overload."
Jenna says the experience is an example of the lack of education people, especially children, receive about autism.
The hurtful card affected Ella even more because she had begun to feel she was fitting in better.
Her mum wishes there was more support from schools and businesses so the family can avoid snide comments and looks in the future.
Jenna said: "I would like schools to educate pupils about the likes of autism.
"I would also like to see more opportunities for families of children with autism.
"Autism friendly nights at restaurants would be good as that is something we can't do comfortably without getting stares and snide comments.
"I have had to give up a well-paid job to care for Ella due to the severity of her condition but have been refused disability living allowance for her. It's so hard having to fight for this when you are in genuine need.
"I think more needs to be done to help families with the financial strain without having to fight for it when you already have a big battle on your hands. It's exhausting."
Jenna has also revealed the mum of the child who wrote the card contacted her on Facebook to apologise, and said she was disgusted at her child's actions.


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The Best of Youth
What happens when an introverted young writer takes on a ghostwriting gig for a violent, drug-addicted Hollywood star? In the case of Henry Lang, the result is a string of outrageous disasters, but disasters that are ultimately hilarious, gripping, and deeply moving.
When twenty-something Henry Lang loses his parents in a sailing accident, he’s left entirely alone in the world but also with an inheritance of fifteen million bucks. He decides to head to Brooklyn to immerse himself in the place he’s quite sure is the absolute heart of American youth culture to try and make it as a writer and editor at a young upstart literary magazine. He hopes to fall in love too.Unfortunately, Henry soon finds himself navigating increasingly baffling social difficulties with both women and work, eventually leading him to near ruin when he’s hired to ghostwrite a young adult novel. Henry’s integrity and entire fortune are on the line, and no one is sure if he can rescue either.By turns uproarious and tragic, The Best of Youth is a brilliant comedy of manners, introducing us to a surprising modern-day hero for an age where the mean-spirited and the famous triumph all too often.
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After inheriting a large sum of money, Henry Lang moves to Brooklyn to live like a 20-something hipster and pursue his dream of a publishing career but instead finds himself in increasingly disturbing situations.
After inheriting fifteen million dollars, a twenty-four-year-old moves to Brooklyn to pursue his entirely delusional vision of contemporary youth culture.
Henry Lang is a smart but unassuming young man with a degree from Harvard and limited social skills. After his parents are killed in a freak sailing accident, leaving him a substantial inheritance, he moves to Brooklyn to see if he can make it in publishing, perhaps fall in love, and attend the sorts of parties and events that he imagines twenty-somethings in Brooklyn most likely frequent.Unfortunately, Henry is somewhat of a target for other, more savvy Brooklynites. He finds himself in a string of increasingly troubling situations and demoralizing romantic adventures. Things finally fall apart for him in catastrophic ways when he agrees to ghost-write a young adult novel for a charismatic but drug-addicted and sometimes-violent actor. Will Henry lose everything he has to save his integrity? By turns hilarious and tragic, The Best of Youth is a brilliant modern-day comedy of manners.
After inheriting a large sum of money, Henry Lang moves to Brooklyn to live like a twenty-something hipster and pursue his dream of a publishing career but instead finds himself in increasingly disturbing situations.
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Background: Uncontrolled studies have indicated appearance or progression of diabetic retinopathy in obese diabetic patients after bariatric surgery. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the rate of appearance, as well as progression or regression of diabetic retinopathy in studies comparing medical and surgical treatment of obese type 2 diabetes. Methods and findings: Intervention effect (new cases of retinopathy, and cases with any change of diabetic retinopathy score) was expressed as odds ratio (OR), with 95% confidence intervals (CIs); change of diabetic retinopathy score was expressed as standardized mean difference (SMD), with 95% CIs. Meta-analyses were performed by a random-effects model according to DerSimonian and Laird. Heterogeneity was assessed through Q and I2 statistics for each comparison, and potential sources of heterogeneity were discussed where appropriate. Appropriate methodology [preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement] was used. Seven studies were analyzed, and incident cases of retinopathy were fewer with bariatric surgery than with medical treatment; change of retinopathy score (three studies) was not different, while only two studies were available on numbers of patients showing progression or regression of retinopathy. Heterogeneity was not significant, and publication bias was not present. Conclusions: Bariatric surgery seems to prevent new cases of diabetic retinopathy, but available studies are not sufficient to support progression or regression of retinopathy. Further studies are needed to draw firm conclusions on the effect of bariatric surgery on diabetic retinopathy.
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Investor Day 2023: Special focus on sustainability
The focus of this year's Investor Day of the CPH Group was on the sustainability strategy. This was further developed and sharpened.
Around two dozen analysts and investors attended the CPH Group's Investor Day at the Widder Hotel in Zurich on 26 September 2023. Peter Schildknecht, CEO of the CPH Group, updated the attendees on the business development and explained the status of the implementation of the long-term corporate strategy. This is based on expanding business outside the paper sector, internationalization and reducing dependence on the Swiss franc. "We are well on track in achieving the strategy's objectives," said Peter Schildknecht.
This year's Investor Day focused on the sustainability strategy. Gerold Brütsch, CFO of the CPH Group, explained which goals and dimensions the further developed strategy comprises. The CPH Group is working to achieve net zero aims. To this end, a corresponding staged plan is being further developed, always while maintaining competitiveness. In addition, there is the continuous improvement process in innovation and quality management, regular employee surveys, but also a stable shareholder base.
At the same time, non-financial reporting will be further expanded. "In the medium term, we want to implement the EU sustainability guidelines (CSRD/ESRS)," said Gerold Brütsch.
Further details can be found in the CPH Group presentation.

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The vaccination numbers the Navy released Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, were a little off. US Navy photo.
Monday, Nov. 29, the Navy said that only about 700 sailors across the fleet had not yet begun the COVID-19 vaccination process prior to Sunday’s vaccine deadline for the Navy and the Marine Corps.
Turns out, it’s more like 9,500.
A Navy spokesperson told Coffee or Die Magazine the service could not fully explain the discrepancy between Monday’s information and Tuesday’s “validated” numbers. “Previous releases reflected a snapshot of data available at that time,” the spokesperson said. “Information released (today) reflects validated and the most up to date information.”
Overall, the Navy’s active-duty vaccination rate is 97.2%, not the 99.8% the Navy claimed it was Monday.
The Marine Corps released final numbers Monday night, with 95% of its active-duty force vaccinated.
The Navy also said Tuesday that about 400 sailors have received temporary exemptions, none of which were religious exemptions.
According to the current Navy policy, adopted Nov. 15, any sailors denied an exemption from the vaccine have five days to begin their vaccination series. If they do not, they face separation.
Officers who refuse vaccination will receive adverse special fitness reports, while enlisted members who refuse vaccination will receive adverse special evaluations. In both situations, files will be noted as “member failed to maintain deployability or individual readiness standards by refusing the order to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.”
Like under the Marines’ guidance, sailors who refuse vaccination will be subject to general (under honorable conditions) discharge and could potentially lose GI Bill benefits. Unearned portions of special pay will be recouped.
The Air Force has already passed its vaccine mandate deadline, with 97% of active-duty airmen at least partially vaccinated as of Nov. 2. The Army’s deadline is Dec. 15.
Matt White is a former senior editor for Coffee or Die Magazine. He was a pararescueman in the Air Force and the Alaska Air National Guard for eight years and has more than a decade of experience in daily and magazine journalism.
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2013 MERCEDES BENZ G-CLASS
The 2013 Mercedes Benz G-Class features 5.5-liter V8, its well-tested 7-speed automatic transmission, and an impressive 388 horsepower & 391 lb-ft of torque. New to the lineup this year is the G63 AMG edition. Customized by AMG, the legendary performance division of Mercedes-Benz, its V8 biturbo effortlessly actualize 544 horsepower with 560 lb-ft of torque. Both G550 & the new G63 AMG will be available at a Mercedes-Benz showroom near you this August.


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The main character in the book is a rat who lives in the back room of a wardrobe. The story is about reading and how it is never too late to learn how to read and become a great reader.
Soon the children can borrow or read these books at the Oranjestad and San Nicolas libraries.
Mrs. Britten was happy that Mr. Lacle was able to bring these books to the youth collection of the library in Aruba.
Mrs. Jenny Coffi-Alberto is a widow and mother of two children and started writing books in 2000. She enjoys experimenting and writing stories for children and also Haiku. During the "Ban Lesa," week in Curacao, Mrs. Jenny visited several schools, told stories, and introduced her book. Another publication of Mrs. Jenny is ‘Het geluk van Kianu.’
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Sasha loves to go to the fun farm and especially loves Jeff . Wonderful care for our special dog for the last 9 years sometimes for quite long visits. Thanks again to Monika!
Polly Rex says:
Our dog Shane could not have been better cared for while staying with Friends of Peanut. Like most dog lovers, we’re very particular about boarding our dog and are known to call off a vacation if the dog can’t accompany us or if a suitable option isn’t available. Friends of Peanut was just a wonderful experience, for both Shane and his parents. I can’t recommend it enough.
What could be better: a farm-like environment with a very loving couple, When my dog came home after 3 days, she acted like I was no one for a half day or so. She really must have had a grand time,
As a new owner I was nervous about leaving my beloved and shy pooch while away on vacation. I was relieved to find Friends of Peanut, my doggie got to stay in a nice warm home with all the amenities he would usually have would a few friends to place with as a bonus. He didn’t seem to notice I had left when I came to pick him up, he was having so much fun playing. I highly recommend bringing your doggie here. Monika was kind enough to text me and update me on how my dog was doing which allowed me to relax, he was in good hands!!
My doxie loves staying with Monika. She is amazing with animals. I know my dog is safe and in loving hands with Monika and Peanut.
Blake Birkeland says:
Monika is a great and loving pet sitter. I trust her to give loving care to my dog. She is affordable and caring about your pet. I would recommend her to everyone
Kathy and Patrick says:
Monika took great care of my dog Bailey while I was out of town visiting family. She communicated via text and on facebook so that I could keep in contact with Bailey even though I was so far away. I have used Friends of Peanuts twice now and I have been very pleased with how lovingly Monika cared for Bailey both times.
I’m glad I found Monica and Peanut! Monica was very nice and sweet with my schnauzer Lulu Margarita… It was the first time Lulu stayed at a different home and after i met her and peanut and all their happy and playful fuzzy friends i knew there wasnt better place than this for my baby. Monica was very caring in giving me constants updates while we were away… Her home is really dog friendly and they also have a lot of space… And the pet taxi service is a huge plus! Love it and def will use it again! Irene & Lulu
Judy Phillips says:
Our Simon, has spent four “vacations” with Peanut, Monika, and Jeff. Simon definitely looks forward to staying at this FANTASTIC “doggie hotel” and has “hotel” reservations for several more stays in the future. The cage-free set-up with the wonderful fenced-in yards is ideal. We are delighted that we found “Friends of Peanut” and would not consider boarding Simon anywhere else.
Monika is a very caring and thoughtful dog sitter. She always takes good care of our two pups and she will make time to sit them, even at the last minute, though we try to avoid that. They come home clean with no bugs attached. Very important. We love that she will watch them in her home as we know they are being let out or walked and have her attention. We love Monika and Peanut!
Howard and Merry Liff says:
Maggie (our Cairn Terrier) loves Monika and Peanut. Their home and grounds are immaculate. We travel a lot and know Maggie is well cared for.
Julie Powers says:
The ONLY place I would even think of leaving my two babies…I can go on vacation and relax knowing they are getting an exercise and fun-filled stay with Monika, Jeff and Peanut…the BEST!!!
Melanie & Mia says:
Monika took my little Mia in over Xmas this past year & we couldn’t have been more pleased. It was a last minute emergency request from me & even with a packed holiday house she gladly agreed to watch Mia. Monika, Jeff & Peanut’s house is your doggies Home Away from Home. The only down-side is that you might have a hard time getting your babies to leave. 😉
Anna Gregard says:
Monika is amazing with animals – from the first time she met my dogs, Sophie and Izabella, they fell in love with her – she is truly an “Animal Whisperer” – She is so nice and so helpful – When my dogs stay with her they have the best time and they look and feel absolutely great when I get them home again – I can feel so good going out of town while she is taking care of my babies, because I know that she does an excellent job and that I do not have to worry about anything – I am a veterinarian so I am very picky about who takes care of my babies – I would recommend Monika to anyone for pet sitting and pet services – She is the Best 🙂
Cynthia Clapp says:
Monika is fantastic! We always know our pets are in good hands and can rest easy when she takes care of them. She is also incredibly flexible and convenient. Our pets love spending time at her place and that makes us feel so much better when we have to be away 🙂
Edward and Debbie Benoff says:
Cleopatra (Beagle) and MooShu (Chinese Crested Hairless) are “on vacation” when visiting with Peanut and his friends. This was my second (and extended) stay at Peanut’s House. Monika had their nails clipped and washed and combed them out. We had had a house fire, and Monika to the rescue. This beautiful gal loves ALL the “kids” that visit. She and her husband have a special place in heaven (with their name on it) reserved for them (in a hundred years or more). Peanut’s mom treats ALL guests as if they were her own. There are no dangerous “packs in her house. ALL the animals seen to migrate into ONE family “Pack”. We love you Monika for letting us share our “alone” time, NOT having to worry about our Kids.. Ed and Debby
Kaili Williams says:
This is a great place to board your furry children while you are away. I left my Gizmo in Monika’s care, and I felt safe knowing she was provided with 24 hour care, lots of doggies to socialize with, and two yards to play in! Monika & Peanut are great pet hosts, and I would certainly leave my pup in their care again.
Charlie had a great time with the peanut gang. He never missed me!
Avi Ratica says:
I like that Peanut lives in a rural area and the property is set up for the Dogs to have fun in a safe manor.
Beth Cioffoletti says:
Rest assured that this is a wonderful place to leave your dog. Clean and dog-friendly, it is like a 2nd home to our Jubilee. Peanut is fun too!
Beth Janok says:
Excellent palce to leave your dog. I left 2 daschunds in Monika’s care for 5 days last Thanksgiving. It was their first time ever being away from home and I was very nervous on how they would adjust Monika sent me frequent texts on how they were, that they slept in the bed with her at night and posted several pictures of them on Peanut’s facebook page. Knowing that they were happy let me enjoy my trip Would highly recommend them and will difinitely use her in future when I go out of town
Manta and Trixie says:
Peanut´s home is the best place we have ever been! It is a real home and there is always somebody for us. We do not have to be in a cage and we could sleep on a couch.
Kathy Sommerhoff says:
Monika has a great house for dog sitting…it is very dog friendly and safe. She watched one of my dogs a few months ago and I already have her scheduled to watch my dogs again in the next few weeks.
Karin Valentine says:
I was concerned leaving my jack russell with peanut b/c he is a bully and does not like other dogs. I was pleasantly surprised that he did well and I got a progress report everyday. I would use again and highly recommend
Samina Rind says:
Friends of Peanut does a fantastic job of taking care of our ‘kids’. Monika, the owner, is trustworthy, reliable, professional, a pleasure to deal with and caring. The peace of mind she gives us is priceless.
Kevin & Rachelle says:
I don’t think I could have felt more comfortable having to leave our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Rosie with anyone else but Monika. She and her husband have created a wonderful environment for visiting dogs and Monika’s sensitive and warm energy put Rosie at ease almost immediately upon meeting her. This is not the norm for Rosie. When I picked Rosie up she was calm, herself, clean and I was very happy.
Thank you so much Monika for your caring attention to our Rosie.
Bailey & Anita says:
We have been using Monika’s pet sitting services for several years, and wouldn’t think of trusting anyone else with our dog! He even gets excited when he realizes where we are going when we drop him off. We can just drop the leash and he will run to her front door! We know he must love staying with her!
Cosmo & Esteras Family says:
From the first visit we were impressed with Monika’s love of dogs and professionalism. Our pet has been staying with her since he was a puppy, and we have always been delighted with how accommodating Monika has been to our own hectic schedule. It takes a lot of the pressure of last minute business trips off to know that with one phone call we can be sure our little guy is taken care of. I would definitely recommend her service for a worry free trip.
Max Reid says:
Being a rat terrier, we know our dog can be a handful, but Monika still welcomes him into her home every time. She even takes extra precautions in making her home “pet safe” when he comes to visit – since he can always somehow get where other dogs can’t. It’s great that she can joke about things he does that even make us feel like pulling our hair out. She says that it makes up for all the mischief with cuteness when he curls up next to her on the couch and rolls over for a belly rub. I guess that’s why we love him too! It is good to know he is just as well cared for at Monika’s home as ours.

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Islamabad [Pakistan], July 30 (ANI): No bilateral meeting with Russia during the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tashkent on Friday, have raised an eyebrow over the Shahbaz Sharif-led Pakistan government as Islamabad relations with Moscow have been discussed several times during Imran Khan's regime.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of all member states of SCO yesterday.
In an earlier statement, Pakistan Foreign Office announced that Bilawal would be holding bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of China, Russia and other SCO members, The Express Tribune reported, adding that however, there was no meeting between Bilawal and Lavrov at the forum.
Pakistan's relationship with Russia was more often talked about at the time when former Prime Minister Imran khan was removed from power in April.
Khan has maintained that he was removed from power through a US conspiracy since he wanted to pursue an independent foreign policy, particularly one that deepens ties with Russia.
In May, Pakistan had said that it is open to importing oil and food products from Russia amid the ongoing backlash against the country for actions in Ukraine.
Russia had launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine on February 24, the day when former Imran Khan decided to visit Moscow to push for the construction of a long-delayed, multi-billion-dollar gas pipeline to be built in collaboration with Russian companies.
Imran Khan, who was ousted from power, has claimed the new Shahbaz Sharif government had dropped plans to acquire cheap Russian oil that his government managed to secure.
Meanwhile, Bilawal following his meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister on Thursday held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. He separately held a meeting with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, discussing the current Afghan situation and reaffirming Pakistan's commitment for a stable and prosperous Afghanistan, as per The Express Tribune.
The 20th Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) was held on November 25, 2021, in Nur-Sultan through video conference under the Chairmanship of Kazakhstan and Jaishankar represented India in the meeting, according to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs. (ANI)


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Sarah From Glenalta Says Farewell To Her Suzuki Vitara
Happy Snappy Photo Competition
Do you have a photo that you are particularly happy with?
Perhaps you have one of the very first car that you bought… or one you had when you went on a really great road trip?
Whatever it is, we’d love you to share it with us and maybe have it featured in our future eNewsletter. We’re giving away a $70 service voucher for the best photo uploaded onto our Facebook page. So find your most creative and well shot photo, or get out and about to find some inspiration to shoot then upload it to be in with a chance of winning.
Disclaimer: No explicit or offensive material to be uploaded. The photo must be yours (an original and not copyright protected by someone else). The photo may be used for future marketing and promotions.
This month’s photo is courtesy of Sarah from Glenalta who recently shared the above photo to our Facebook page with the following caption:
“No more big car!! Time for more change!! This car has been our identity for nearly 10 years! Now we’re incognito! 💗💗💗💗.”
Hyundai Motor has unveiled the latest vehicle in its expanding line-up of stylish SUVs, the Kona compact SUV. With a strong, impactful design and uncompromised individuality, the Kona is designed to appeal to modern customers with active lifestyles.
The Kona joins Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport in a growing line-up of Hyundai Motor SUVs, as the company continues to widen customer choice in the segment. At the world premiere of its new B-segment SUV, Hyundai Motor reaffirmed its promise to deliver SUVs that feature progressive design with high interior refinement and spaciousness.
“With the Kona, we have created a stylish and highly functional compact SUV, perfectly suited to the needs of customers who pursue challenging, action-filled lifestyles,” said Euisun Chung, Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor Company. “We aim to set new standards for the compact SUV segment, with appealing design, cutting-edge connectivity and class leading safety features.”
Uncompromised Individuality And Purposeful Character
The Kona is a brand-new challenger in the B-SUV segment, with uncompromised individuality and innovative features. The Kona’s bold, daring image hints at the future design direction of Hyundai Motor’s next generation of SUV models and creates a unique proposition in the compact SUV segment.
Kona stands out from the crowd with high contrast design elements and striking style. Its masculine protective ‘armor’, combines powerfully with the futuristic LED lighting to create a high-tech look. Despite its unique appearance, the Kona doesn’t sacrifice sophistication and is highly capable – a combination designed to appeal to the Millennial demographic.
“What we liked: punchy 1.6 litre engine; relatively smooth and refined; safety and other tech.”
The Kona’s stand-out design is reinforced by the car’s voluminous, aggressive body styling, that emphasises the car’s well-proportioned, dynamic silhouette. Its low and wide stance complements the car’s stylish profile, with the long wheel base and short overhangs ensuring sporty, nimble handling, in addition to delivering superior driving stability at high speed.
‘Composite lamps’ enhance the Kona’s high-tech and mechanical appearance. The slim daytime running lights (DRL) incorporate turn signals and are positioned in a ‘stack’, separate to the LED headlights.
The Kona’s front is powerful, as its ‘armor’ shows its readiness for extreme activities. The compact SUV also adopts Hyundai Motor’s new family identity, the Cascading Grille, featuring a sporty mesh pattern, flanked by exceptional wing-type fenders that dominate the front design.
The visual relationship between the composite lamps, Hyundai‘s signature Cascading Grille and the unique armor design results in a totally distinct character, which is important in the increasingly competitive B-SUV segment.
Further stand-out design elements at the side reinforce the car’s tough and functional qualities. Most notably the contrasting black ‘armor’ that provides a protective skin and visually connects the front to the rear.
As with the front LED arrangement, the rear light configuration also creates a truly unique signature appearance. The slim brake lights, turn indicators and reverse lamp are placed in a separate configuration, surrounded by protective skin that begins at the C-pillar garnish.
In addition to the instantly recognisable shape, a number of playful colour variations allow buyers to customise their Kona. The roof is finished with a two-tone colour scheme, providing high contrast between the body and wheels – satisfying customers with a desire to express their individuality.
“What we like: solid underpinnings; 1.6-litre turbo is strongest engine in its class.”
Spacious Interior Delivers Comfort And Convenience
Kona offers occupants generous interior space by optimising the underfloor layout, including the 4WD drivetrain and exhaust system, to reduce central tunnel intrusion. The suspension component layout is optimised at the rear, allowing for a lower floor and seating position to deliver class-leading levels of headroom and ease of access for rear occupants.
Designers also optimised interior space to maximise luggage storage capabilities, reflecting the requirements of customers with active lifestyles. The split-folding rear seats fold flat, with a two-level loading floor that allows easy access for a bicycle or golf club storage.
With an all-new compact SUV platform developed for the Kona, Hyundai Motor looks to set new performance standards for the compact SUV segment. The powertrain layout is optimised to create a compact platform capable of incorporating the car’s four-wheel-drive system while maintaining interior space.
The Kona blends exceptional fuel efficiency with a fun urban driving experience, delivering power and performance levels that are not often found in vehicles in its segment. The range of small-displacement turbo-charged petrol engines and diesel powertrains deliver a dynamic driving experience for nimble, easy motoring.
The new Kona is offered with a combination of gasoline and diesel engines of various power outputs – dependent on the market.
A 2.0-liter MPI Atkinson unit produces 110kW, with a 0-100km/h time of 10 seconds.
The Gamma 1.6T-GDI engine boasts 130kW, a 0-100km/h time of 7.7 seconds.
The newly-developed SUV’s chassis is engineered to be rigid, topped with a lightweight body for dynamic driving performance and a comfortable ride. The platform is optimised to permit SUV levels of ground clearance, while the optional 4WD system and drivetrain is intelligently packaged to offer a spacious interior despite its compact proportions.
Strong And Protective Body For Passenger Safety
Hyundai Motor is the only car manufacturer to make its own steel to produce its vehicles globally, providing great benefits for the Kona. The lightweight body frame has been developed with 51.8% Advanced High Strength Steel to deliver class-leading levels of passive safety.
Hot stamping methods produce lightweight, super-strong structural elements to maximise the cabin’s central safety zone. This proves that small cars can deliver exceptional passenger protection. The length of structural adhesives used in production extends to 114.5 meters, providing additional torsional rigidity and further reducing weight – which also benefits fuel efficiency.
The platform also features an innovative multi-load path structure – an advanced energy dispersion technology that boosts impact tolerance by dispersing crash energy across multiple structures to protect passengers in the event of an accident.
“South Korean brand appears to be on the right track with new baby SUV.”
Class-Leading Driver Assistance Through Active Safety Systems
Hyundai Motor sets out to care for its customers in all of its activities. The new model showcases Hyundai Motor’s capabilities and commitment to enhancing the safety of drivers, passengers and fellow road-users.
Class-leading active safety features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), which uses the car’s front-facing camera and radar to detect imminent collision and avoid impact or minimise damage by braking autonomously. Three further systems also utilise the front-view camera to boost safety and convenience: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA); High Beam Assist (HBA); and Driver Attention Warning (DAW).
By sensing road markings, Lane Keep Assist helps to prevent accidental lane departure by steering the car automatically if required. High Beam Assist automatically controls the high beams depending on surroundings, while the Driver Attention Warning system monitors a spectrum of driver-related characteristics to detect driver fatigue or careless driving.
The car’s radar systems also assist with the Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) to detect approaching vehicles that may be obscured from view during high speed driving. The Rear Cross-Traffic Collison Warning (RCCW) detects when another vehicle may have entered the car’s reversing path.
Advanced Infotainment And Connectivity Technology
The Kona boasts a suite of sophisticated technologies, paired with user-friendly functionality to ensure driver and passengers can stay informed and entertained. The premium infotainment system offers various advanced connectivity features, including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay where specified with a 5-, 7- or 8-inch display (offered as standard or option dependent on market). Further options include DAB digital radio (Europe), HD Radio (North America), rear view camera display and 4G telematics (North America) to ensure absolute connectivity.
A new combiner Head-Up Display (HUD) is fitted to the Kona, projecting a virtual image onto the clear glass panel mounted behind the instrument panel to enable the driver to keep his or her eyes on the road. With a projected image size of eight-inches at a two meter distance and class-leading luminance of more than 10,000 candela per square meter, the Kona’s combiner HUD ensures both excellent day- and night-time visibility. Information projected to enhance safety and usability include speed, navigation instructions, Lane Departure Warning messages and audio information. Deployed vertically by a simple touch of a button beside the steering wheel, the combiner disappears into the dashboard when not in use.
In a first for the segment, the Kona features smartphone wireless charging. Available as an option with all Kona models, customers simply place a compatible smartphone on the wireless charging interface, located in the center console storage, to easily recharge without the need for cables. The system also indicates when the phone has fully charged, reminds occupants to remove their phone when exiting the vehicle and detects when a foreign object is in the recharging area that could interfere with charging.
A list of our top 10 blog posts / articles over the past 30 days:
How Do I Unlock The Boot Of My Hyundai i20 Without Getting Out Of The Car?
The 6 Most Common Types Of Fuel.
How To Ensure That Your Tyres Are Properly Inflated.
What Is The Cost Of Window Tinting My Hyundai Elantra Active Sedan?
Congratulations Jason Sun Our Employee Of The Month For July 2017 And Travis Fuller Celebrating 10 Years Of Service.
David Holst Retires After 30 Years Of Service With The Adtrans Automotive Group.
A Spacious, Comfortable And Powerful SUV – The All New Hyundai Santa Fe.
Introducing The All New Ford Mustang GT-RS.
What Public Transport Is Available Back To The Adelaide CBD?
How Has Car Safety Improved Over The Years?
1. How Do I Unlock The Boot Of My Hyundai i20 Without Getting Out Of The Car?
Q: Hi, I bought a Hyundai i20 from you guys 6 months ago and I don’t know how to unlock the boot while I’m still in the car. When I pick up friends from the airport I have to turn off the car & get out to unlock it with my key fob. How do I unlock it while I’m still in the car? Laura.
A: Hi Laura, thank you for this great question.
With the Hyundai i20, to unlock the boot you simply have to turn off the engine and take the key out of the ignition. Once the engine is turned off and the key has been taken out of the ignition the doors will unlock automatically including the boot.
When purchasing a new vehicle these days you will find that there are many different types of fuel options. Each type of fuel has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Here is a basic outline of each of the most common types of fuels you will find when purchasing a new vehicle.
3. How To Ensure That Your Tyres Are Properly Inflated
Inappropriate tyre pressure can cause poor mileage, uneven tyre wear or in some cases a tyre blow-out. To prevent these events from happening it is important to maintain proper tyre pressure on your vehicle.
In some situations it is more beneficial to lower your tyre pressures such as when driving on sand because this provides better flotation by increasing the size of your “footprint” and thus dramatically improving your traction. It also reduces the amount of strain on your vehicle and minimises wear and tear on the tracks.
If you deflate your tyres for this purpose please remember to re-inflate them again!
Checking your tyres and ensuring that they are properly inflated is an easy process that you should be doing on a regular basis to ensure that your vehicle is always performing at it’s best.
5. Congratulations Jason Sun Our Employee Of The Month For July 2017 And Travis Fuller Celebrating 10 Years Of Service
This month we congratulate Jason Sun – our employee of the month for July 2017. Jason has been featured in our eNewsletter previously and you can learn more about him here.
And we congratulate Travis Fuller on 10 years of service with the Adrian Brien Automotive Group. Travis is a Certified Kia Expert working towards Master Technician status, he enjoys a wide variety of sports and motor racing.
6. David Holst Retires After 30 Years Of Service With The Adtrans Automotive Group
A P Eagers General Manager Operations, South Australia Car Divisions, Mr David Holst has announced his retirement effective December 2016.
In January 2016 David celebrated 30 years continuous service with the Adtrans Automotive Group (shortly after his 60th birthday). That is a remarkable personal achievement in the automotive industry and reflects David’s high levels of personal loyalty and energetic work commitment.
Following an outstanding professional AFL sporting career David started as a trainee sales person at Stillwell Ford in January 1986, David moved quickly through the sales and sales management ranks based on very high level sales performances to executive levels. David has held a number of Dealer Principal and Senior Management roles both within Adtrans and A P Eagers since his first DP appointment in 1989.
7. A Spacious, Comfortable And Powerful SUV – The All New Hyundai Santa Fe
The All New Santa Fe is a spacious, comfortable and powerful SUV that’s been designed for the way you and your family live.
Loads of room – comfort for up to seven occupants and plenty of storage space.
Rugged elegance – looks stunning in the city but built tough for family adventures.
Power and efficiency – powered for the extreme, efficient for the outdoors.
Built in safety – built to achieve the maximum safety rating.
“Designed in North America with input from Australian designer Casey Hyun, the more macho Santa Fe is longer, wider, lower and 70kg lighter and loaded with more safety equipment and standard features plus improved fuel economy from its petrol and diesel power trains.”
Car safety has improved a lot over the years from the mechanical linkages of the early days to Electronic Stability Control offered by many modern cars today. Here we take a look at a brief history of car safety and how it has evolved.