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I have created this dish for my book, which is all about quick and easy meals. This dish here has an added bonus – you can prepare it in advance and bake just before serving.In the topping, I’ve mixed the classic honey-mustard combination with dill – a traditional Scandinavian addition to salmon (as demonstrated in the famous “Gravelax”- cured salmon with dill.) The addition of butter helps keep the fish moist, the breadcrumbs add a nice crunch and the wine adds the acidity needed to balance it all.
I’m sure this dish will become a classic in your kitchen just as it is in mine.
* The portion size in the photos is small, as I was preparing the dish for a buffet dinner. You can do the same, or use 5 larger portions to serve as a main course.
* To prepare in advance: spread the fish with the topping, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to a day. Bring to room temperature, add the wine and bake as directed.
Makes: 5 as a main course or 10 as an appetizer
Prep time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 10-15 minutes
For the fish
10 x 3.5 oz (100 grams), or 5 x 7 oz (200 grams) skinless, boneless salmon fillet
1 Tbs butter, at room temperature
1 – 1½ cups fruity white wine, at room temperature
For the topping
1 stick (115 grams) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup honey
1 Tbs whole grain Dijon mustard
2 Tbs finely chopped fresh dill
1 tsp Kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
1 tsp lemon zest
1. Preheat the oven to 415F (210c). Butter a large baking dish.
2. Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels. Place in the baking dish side by side, in one layer.
3. The topping: in a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Spread evenly on top of each salmon piece. Add the wine, from the side, so that it reaches up to the topping level but not higher.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, for medium-rare, or 15 minutes for medium-well. Remember; the fish will keep on cooking after you’re taking it out of the oven, so make sure not to over-bake it.


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The Bowery Presents announced Elohim will be coming to NY this March.
If you’re going to the ODESZA concert tonight at Barclays, this playlist is all you need to prepare.
ODESZA performs this Friday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. They’ll be bringing Chet Porter and Sofi Tukker along for the show.
EZI performs tonight at Music Hall of Williamsburg during tonight’s “A Positive Spin” benefit concert.

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Pentagon hasn't lifted ban on transgender serviceAnd she is not alone; the article goes on to say,
By Sandhya Somashekhar
The Washington Post
October 27, 2014
Capt. Sage Fox had come to terms with the end of her military career when she said she got a stunning phone call. It was her commanding officer, telling her that despite the military's ban on transgender service members, she would be welcome to return_ as a female, her preferred gender.
So Fox, 41, a U.S. Army Reserve officer who had served in the military for 14 years, returned to post in Sacramento, Calif., as a new person. Her voice was higher with the help of vocal training and her features softer as a result of hormone therapy. She had grown out her hair. She got permission to use the female latrine and be addressed as "ma'am."
But a short time later, her orders were reversed without explanation, and she was told not to come back, she said.
Capt. Jacob Eleazer, 29, of the Kentucky Army National Guard, who joined the military as a woman, said he came out to his commanding officer as transgender man in February, when the weight of keeping it secret became too much. He was told to turn in his gear and bade emotional goodbyes to his unit — only to have the order rescinded a month later without explanation.However (you know there has to be a “however”), Captain Fox has since been put on the inactive
That lasted two weeks, she said. She was not discharged but put on inactive status without the routine, thorough medical review that would help her qualify for disability payments for injuries not related to her transition, she said. Her superiors stopped returning her phone calls and e-mails.She is now facing homelessness because like many trans-people she cannot find a job.
It is pass time for the military to become fully integrated and allow trans-people to server. This is the same backlash that blacks and women faced when they became integrated in to the military after World War II.

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What do vets think of French bulldogs?
Due of the breed’s vulnerability to a plethora of major health disorders, the authors of a recent RVC Vet Compass research advocate that the French bulldog no longer be recognized as a normal dog.
According to new studies from the RVC, the French bulldog should no longer be considered a “normal dog” from a health standpoint. Veterinarians should not offer so-called “healthy” French bulldog as an example to other dog owners, according to the RVC.
The French bulldog is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders in veterinary clinics and yet it continues to be recognized as a healthy dog.
Is it inhumane to have a bulldog?
Their flattened face and constricted airway can create respiratory difficulties, which may necessitate surgical intervention. Additionally, the dogs are susceptible to skin and spinal issues.
The court ordered that dog breeding should cease unless done to improve the breeds’ health or to introduce new genetic material. Owning a bulldog should be considered a privilege that comes with great responsibility, but not one to be taken lightly.
Many people love the breed for its docile and mellow personality. Just as with any breed, you always should ask the advice of your vet before buying a dog and make sure you are prepared to take good care of it.
These dogs require lots of grooming, exercise and affection to keep them fit and healthy.
Are French Bulldogs loyal?
French Bulldogs are friendly, amusing additions to any household. True companion dogs thrive on human companionship. They are tolerant with youngsters, pleasant with strangers, and devoted to the point of being overprotective of their owners.
French Bulldogs enjoy lounging around the house and taking long naps after a moderate amount of exercise in the yard. This breed will be more than happy to just hang out with you on your bed and entertain you all day.
Why do French Bulldogs cry so much?
French Bulldogs do cry, and French Bulldog puppies are especially renowned for it. They will scream for attention, when they are hungry, or when they need to use the restroom. It is also associated with separation anxiety (learn more about this here).
French Bulldogs are also very social dogs and will make their feelings known through howling and whining. If a French Bulldog is upset, we should pay attention because they are often right.
This breed is known for having a strong parental instinct and they will do anything to protect their family.
Do bulldogs have Down syndrome?
Quite simply, the answer is no. Down syndrome has not been described in relation to dogs. Three probable theories exist: Typically, these sorts of chromosomal defects result in the premature death of dogs.
They don’t reproduce well in dogs, and the ones that do are sterile. Also, dogs don’t have enough chromosomal material to make them susceptible to the syndrome.
And finally, the mutation of the letter “t” in the chromosome may have occurred before humans became aware of genetic diseases.
There are a number of bulldog breeders who claim these pups as having purebred French bulldog ancestors.
Can French Bulldogs be left alone?
French Bulldogs do not do well on their own. French Bulldogs cannot be left alone all day, and if you even consider doing so, you will likely end up with a very unhappy puppy or adult dog. Some Frenchies can’t even tolerate being apart from their owners for a few seconds.
They need to be with their family at all times. This also means that if you are going to go on a trip, you need to find someone that can stay with the dog or take them with you.
Are Male or female French Bulldog important?
It is commonly believed that guys are more mischievous, active, self-assured, and daring than girls, who are more timid and laid-back. As a result, they are viewed as far simpler to train and housebreak than males.
Women are often seen as possessing a strong capacity for tenderness and cuddling. The distinction between male and female French Bulldogs is most clearly seen in breeding, where the difference in size between males and females is obvious, with the male being larger.
Do French Bulldogs sleep the whole night?
A French bulldog will sleep 12 to 14 hours each day on average. On average, our Frenchie sleeps 7 hours throughout the night without waking, and then sleeps a few hours irregularly throughout the day, for a total of 7 hours.
This is because of their heavy coats and they are always warm, even when they sleep in the cold season.
Can French Bulldogs cause property damage?
Puppyhood is the worst, but a French bulldog of any age may wreck your home with its destructive chewing tendencies. To prevent your shoes and valuables from being chewed up by puppies, you will need to play a complex game of hide-and-seek and invest time in training and chew toys.
French Bulldogs can, however, develop an obsession with something and be unable to stop themselves from chewing on or destroying it. A household item they may target over and over is a rug.
What is the lifespan of French Bulldogs?
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the typical lifetime of a French Bulldog is ten to twelve years. The lifetime of the Micro French Bulldog and Mini French Bulldog may be significantly longer, between 12 and 16 years.
with other dog breed, the care a French Bulldog receives during its life might impact its longevity. Lifespan can be impacted by breed and chronology of breeding, nutrition, grooming and exercise.
How far is a French Bulldog capable of walking?
A French Bulldog adult can walk for up to three kilometres. Numerous mornings, I stroll my own Frenchie this far and for so long through our neighborhood woodland (providing its not too hot).
Then, he expects a roughly 1.5-mile stroll in the afternoon. French Bulldog puppies are able to walk shorter durations.
How far is a French Bulldog capable of jumping?
The French Bulldog has been blessed with an extreme elasticity in its muscles, which it demonstrates with its phenomenal jumping ability. They can jump up to 7 feet high and 17 inches long.
They will jump on you and other people if they are bored or excited, but if you play with them using toys like balls or a pet kong, this problem should be eliminated or at least reduced as they get older.
What is a fawn-colored blue French Bulldog?
What is a French Bulldog Blue Fawn? The French Bulldog breed has an unique coat color known as blue fawn. Other than color, they resemble a standard French Bulldog in every way. They are around one foot tall and weigh up to 28 pounds.
They have bat-like ears and a wrinkled, flattened face. This color is extremely rare and is hard to find. This color also tends to be lighter than any other color. Their coats resemble that of buff or tan; however, they can have fawns ranging from a light cream to an almost white color.
Some dogs even have a champagne fawn which has been described to be extremely light in color with a pinkish base coat.
Are French Bulldogs child-friendly?
French Bulldogs are typically fine with children, and their smaller size makes them more suitable for homes with younger children than other breeds.
They are, however, not recommended to be dropped or carried by children. They will typically play with them but may become bored quickly and may end up in mischief.
Frenchies are very adaptable to all household members and can be thoroughly housebroken with the right exercise schedule and training.
However, a French Bulldog may have an uncanny ability to find the perfect hiding spot—even a coat closet—that no one will ever find.
French Bulldogs are very strong, powerful chewers. They have been known to chew through almost anything they find interesting. This includes shoes, furniture, electrical cords (especially those with tape on them), and even books.
They also have a stubborn streak that keeps them chewing regardless of the punishment they receive (not to mention the destruction of whatever it was they were chewing on).
Their teeth don’t stop growing until they’re over 7 years old, so you should be willing to spend the time and money necessary to properly care for them throughout their lifetime.
Do French Bulldog puppies dream?
Researchers discovered that pups may dream more than adult dogs. This is due to the fact that their mind is full with stimulating new experiences, and their developing brain is attempting to process all of this high activity.
Due to their developing minds and stimulus, French Bulldog pups likely dream more than adult dogs. The same is likely true for other puppies born, for example, in the spring. However, it is more likely that adult French Bulldogs dream as much as adult dogs do.
Are French Bulldogs good with cats?
French Bulldogs can be great, although they are more prone to attack cats. It is more likely that they will protect their territory than try to interact with other animals.
French Bulldog puppies need plenty of play time and attention from people who have the time and patience for them. This breed becomes bored easily, so keeping active can keep this breed’s attention for long periods of time.

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Fourteen-year-old Ricky was arrested by school police one Halloween and charged with a second-degree felony: “throwing a deadly missile.” While this sounds serious, Ricky’s “deadly missile” wasn’t made with dynamite or biotoxins, nor did it contain gunpowder or dangerous chemicals. That Halloween, instead of trick-or-treating with friends, Ricky found himself cuffed, read his rights, and led away for carrying an egg in his pocket. That Halloween the real trick was that school officials were ready to transform a moment of juvenile mischief into a felony conviction that could haunt Ricky for the rest of his life. Ricky had just been derailed from the schoolhouse to the jailhouse.
Ricky’s story is not unique.
In Palm Beach County, Fla., a six year-old student was arrested for trespassing on school property while walking through the school yard on his way home. In Indianola, Miss., elementary school students have been arrested and taken to the local jail for talking during assembly. In New Hampshire, a young student was charged for simply pushing a peer in the schoolyard.
This rigid, unthinking approach has reached the point of being ludicrous. Students are being arrested and placed in the juvenile justice system for misbehavior that previously would have merited nothing more than a reprimand, detention or, at most, a suspension.
Advancement Project, a policy and legal action organization, recently released “Derailed: The Schoolhouse to Jailhouse Track,” a first-of-its-kind report that looks at how zero-tolerance policies are derailing students from an academic track into the juvenile justice system.
The report documents dramatic increases in student arrests from across the country. For example, there was a 300 percent jump in student arrests between 1999 and 2001 in Miami-Dade Public Schools. In other districts, the numbers of arrests were staggering as well. In 2001, arrests in the Houston Independent School District and Baltimore City Public Schools totaled 1,959 and 845, respectively. In Palm Beach County, Fla., school police made 1,287 arrests and there were 1,895 student arrests in Philadelphia during the 2001 school year. A majority of these arrests were for disorderly conduct, schoolyard scuffles and acts so petty that they are categorized as “miscellaneous.”
This rush to punish and incarcerate youth for trivial acts is the result of a spike in juvenile crime during the 1980s and mid-90s and highly publicized incidents which led to the “superpredator” theory. This theory suggested that our country faced the emergence of a generation of young, remorseless killers. Lawmakers responded fiercely, instituting “zero tolerance” policies in the educational realm and making draconian changes to juvenile criminal law, including creating broad definitions of what constitutes criminal behavior. Policies that were ill-conceived from the outset have become a fixture in our schools and in the juvenile justice system.
The truth is – juvenile violence and school violence, in particular, are on the decline. Yet, society has labeled and mistreated this generation of youth at great expense.
The criminalization of children by their schools can leave them with no education and no future. Students face the emotional trauma, embarrassment and stigma of being handcuffed and taken away from school, and later face a number of consequences such as strict, “no-slip-up” probation and juvenile detention facilities. Once released, students are often excluded from their schools or are re-admitted to face the same staff that participated in the original prosecution of the student. Many never return to school. Once in the system and saddled with a criminal record, they rarely escape with their dignity and future intact.
Students who engage in truly criminal behavior such as murder, serious violence, or the sale or possession of illicit drugs, should be subjected to criminal charges – as they were even before zero tolerance became the watchword. However, students should not be subject to the serious consequences that are sometimes engendered by nonsensical practices by school officials.
Zero tolerance and its outgrowth – overzealous arrests of students for minor conduct – are a cure in search of a disease. Schools were, and remain today, the safest places for children. The unnecessary, often ridiculous, criminalization of students is a runaway train that the Bush administration’s “No Child Left Behind” policy fails to stop. Ultimately, derailing children from an academic track to a prison track creates a lose-lose situation for us all.
Judith Browne is senior attorney with the Advancement Project, www.advancementproject.org. This article is reprinted, with permission, from the project’s web site.

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Turkey's snap elections on Nov. 1 resulted in an unexpected victory for the Justice and Development Party, which confronted outward pressure and campaigns against it. Predictions failed to forecast the outcome, yet experts now agree that voters thought strategically while casting their votes, showing that democracy functioned well
Nearly a week has passed since the elections with a slew of analysts, journalists and politicians still barely able to understand what lies beneath the strong comeback of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) only five months after it was stripped of its simple parliamentary majority. The lack of clear analyses on Turkey's voting patterns suggests it is not possible to fully comprehend the vote swings over the last five months. But most experts agree such a realignment indicates that voters acted strategically rather than emotionally while casting their votes in the last two elections.
The fresh round of elections took place amid reservations that the outcome of the June 7 elections, which pitched Turkey into a hung Parliament, would change. Predictions forecasted only a slight rise in support for the AK Party and that it would still be short of the seats necessary to form a government on its own. But contrary to survey results, in a five-month span, the party increased its votes nearly 9 percent, receiving with 49.4 percent of the vote. The AK Party's overwhelming victory also shelved the dreary and inconclusive coalition talks for at least another term. It is hard to be optimistic about how the second attempt at forming an alliance between parties on the opposite ends of the political spectrum would turn out.
Western media outlets that covered Turkey's snap elections branded the results "unexpected." The opposition was also caught off balance as they were rolling up their sleeves for another round of coalition negotiations. The leaders of opposition parties opened the door ajar for a possible coalition in the wake of the elections and refrained from using a sharpened tone against the AK Party so as not to obstruct potential coalition pacts. However, it was not only dissidents who were bewildered at the rapid increase of votes for the AK Party, AK Party officials themselves did not think the outcome would come out as good, yet they were highly expectant about a majority that would let them assume sole power.
Professor Halil Berktay
Professor Halil Berktay in his column published a day after the elections admitted that he failed - like the others - to predict accurately the outcome of Nov. 1, but still described it as a "fair justice."
"Over the past five months, a flexible and mobile section of the electorate appears to have lived and learned, through its own direct experience, that the AKP's [AK Party] failure to form a government by itself may have drastic consequences for peace and stability, especially given that the opposition promises nothing but negativism and destruction," Berktay wrote, explaining the unexpected outcome of the elections.
But the surprising part of the elections was not that it gave back the AK Party an outright majority in Parliament, since it is not the first time the AK Party has accomplished it, the surprising part was how it gained nearly half of voters' support when it lacked some significant portion of it merely five months ago. The success of the party has come at a time when it was confronted by massive outward pressure and a campaign against it, which complicates the situation more.
Berktay numbered in detail how the Western community and some inner circles tried to cripple the image of the AK Party in a five-month vigorous campaign and said:
"But so, what then happened? At what point are we inside all this cloud of disinformation, this piling up of contaminated knowledge and commentary? Democracy has functioned well."
In June, the AK Party received 41 percent of the vote, losing some 9 percent of the vote compared to the previous general elections in 2011. Although the party was still the winner of the elections and the support it gained was a sizeable chunk of the vote, June 7 was depicted by detractors as a huge failure for the AK Party. Some critical voices interpreted the picture as the beginning of the end, claiming that the party would continue to go downhill. However, such an approach lacked rationality as the AK Party had received an even lower percentage of the vote in the 2009 local elections, falling to 38.8 percent after the 2008 economic crisis, and were able to build up in the following 2011 general elections. Likewise, the AK Party recovered rapidly after June 7, as it assessed the message voters delivered at the elections.
Meanwhile, the opposition parties, which combined forces to enhance their ability to beat the AK Party in the June elections, failed to resume their determination in acting together later on. The three opposition parties, which were elated over the AK Party's failure to form a government alone after June 7, quite paradoxically failed to unite in the ensuing days and brought the coalition talks to a deadlock. Turkish voters, who do not have positive impressions of coalitions following years of instability and economic fluctuations, gave them a chance on June 7. Their failure to coalesce only helped the AK Party. That failure constituted one of the motives that sent voters back to the AK Party. Following a study on the voting habits of the electorate in Turkey, Ali Akarca, professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago, spotted that ideology in Turkey has not changed over the years, but strategic votes have been determinant in the last two elections. Voters did not actually change the party they liked most, but voted for a "second party" they felt close to in a bid to either punish or give a message to the main party they supports. "They behave this way to check the power of the ruling party," he explained.
"Voters who shifted to the HDP [Peoples' Democratic Party] on June 7 hoped to balance the too powerful incumbent party without toppling it while contributing to the peace process and democracy by keeping the powerless HDP in Parliament. However, immediately after the election they realized that the AK Party was not as strong as they thought and the HDP was not as weak as they thought. They had clipped the wings of the AK Party too much. Also, they had not anticipated creating a need for a coalition government, which they dread," Akarca said.
Indeed, a survey conducted a day after the June 7 elections underpins Akarca's analysis, as the survey found that if the elections had been held once again, the AK Party would have increased its votes around 3 percent.
The HDP, which received 13 percent of the vote and secured 80 seats in Parliament in June, passed the threshold by a hair's breadth in Sunday's election. Akarca believes it is because of the HDP's failure to detach itself from the PKK terrorist organization. "Conservative Kurds came to the realization that it is the AK Party and not the HDP that pushes for peace."
He also considers it significant that the AK Party managed to attract both Turkish and Kurdish nationalist votes in the Nov. 1 elections, which he said "shows the political skills of the AK Party and their lacking in the MHP [Nationalist Movement party] and the HDP."
As for the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), support for it remained more or less the same, around 25 percent, and the party chairman, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu described the election results as a failure on the part of the CHP. "The criteria for success is coming to power," Kılıçdaroğlu said.
Currently the fourth party in Parliament, the MHP saw the sharpest drop in votes among all parties that made it into Parliament. It dipped from 16.3 percent of the vote to 12 percent, losing most of its votes to the AK Party. The MHP lost half of its seats from 80 to 40 due to many people believing the party's anti-everything position hurt political change. It turned down every coalition offer from opposition parties, a partnership with the AK Party, support for a minority government and taking part in the interim election Cabinet. The MHP went even further by refusing to take a common stance with parties against terrorism after the Ankara twin suicide bombing that left more than 100 people dead and hundreds more wounded.
Ersin Kalaycıoğlu, a professor at Sabancı University and an expert on voting behavior in Turkey, asserted, too, that voters gave strategic votes to bring stability to the country to dispel the "dire political circumstances of a wave of terror." 'The usual factors of the economic downturn, ideological/cultural solidarity, policy performances and the like did not seem to matter," he said.
Kalaycıoğlu said: "The mindboggling recalcitrance of [MHP Chairman Devlet] Bahçeli in not participating in any coalition government seemed to have turned off some MHP voters who then voted for the AK Party, which shares a similar ideological position in the minds of voters anyway. The rising incidence of terror and armed conflict in the east of the country seemed to have contributed to the dismay of HDP supporters, who had hoped for a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish issue, in disappointment some tended to support the AK Party at the polls."

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This week, February 22nd-27th, is the National Eating Disorders Awareness week. The media often glamorises anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders, as super thin models and celebrities sell magazines, but the truth is that anorexia has the highest mortality rate for any psychiatric condition.
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and compulsive eating are complex and painful illnesses, rooted in psychological distress. Eating disorders are often kept secret by sufferers whose body weight, shape and size may remain stable, despite inner pain and turmoil.
1.6 million people in the UK are estimated to have an eating disorder and many of these are termed as having an Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS); you do not have to have the typical features of anorexia, bulimia, compulsive or binge eating to have an eating disorder.
Eating disorders arise from a variety of physical, emotional and social issues, all of which need to be addressed for effective prevention and treatment. Disordered eating causes many nutrient deficiencies and biochemical imbalances in the brain and body which need treating in order for any psychological work to be effective. If you think that your eating has become chaotic or disordered, talking to Emma may allow some of these imbalances to be identified; why not call Smart Nutrition during Eating Disorders Awareness Week on 01273 775480?

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SINGAPORE: Plant-based egg substitute start-up Eat Just said on Tuesday (Oct 20) it had partnered with a consortium led by Proterra Investment Partners Asia to build a plant protein production facility in Singapore to serve the Asian market.
The consortium will invest up to US$100 million (S$136 million) and Eat Just will invest up to US$20 million to build and operate the factory, its first in Asia.
"Once built, the first factory will generate thousands of metric tons of protein, adding to existing large-scale protein facilities in North America and Germany," Eat Just said in a statement.
The San Francisco-based start-up makes a mung bean-based egg substitute that comes in bottles and looks like beaten fresh eggs. Eat Just, which also makes a mayonnaise substitute, sells its products in stores including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods.
Its existing distribution partners in Asia include South Korea's SPC Samlip and Thailand's Betagro.
Demand for plant-based meat substitutes and proteins has grown as customers have become increasingly health conscious and are concerned about the environmental impact of industrial animal farming.

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2020 Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL Green
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50 years of soaring safely from the ground
Jim Thompson’s fingers may not move as quickly as they used to while maneuvering his radio controlled airplane and the white hair underneath his cap reflects his experience. But the passion in his eyes hasn’t aged a bit.
“I’ve always liked (aviation),” said Thompson, a lifelong resident of Brainerd who has found an equally long hobby in remote controlled airplanes. “I flew air models, and even full scale planes too, all of my life, since the 1950s.
“I love all of it.”
Thompson, a charter member of the Paul Bunyan Fly Club since it revved up in the Brainerd lakes area in 1962, proudly boasts more than 100 handcrafted planes that have taken flight.
But he’s not the only one.
Gathering more than 20 members out to Jim Kounkel Field — a privately owned field on Kounkel’s farm south of Brainerd near St. Mathias — the Paul Bunyan Fly Club has found a niche in the hearts of airplane hobbyists across the area.
“We’ve seen a little bit of a drop in numbers,” said Don Grandlund, who, like Thompson, has created his fair share of remote airplanes, roughly 90, and is known as the club’s electronics guru. “And we’ve moved around from place to place, we flew a few years out at the (Brainerd Lakes Regional) Airport and then were over at the county fairgrounds for 35 years.
“But we always have people coming out to enjoy themselves and talk about airplanes.”
The club includes members in their 80s down to its youngest member, Tanner Harris, who is just 9.
“It’s fun flying the airplanes,” said Tanner, who joined the club a little more than a week ago after visiting the field numerous times over the past three years with his dad and member, Troy Harris. “I was having so much fun with it that I decided I wanted to join.”
Beginning alongside his dad with a trainer box — a controller connected to another controller that is manned by a more experienced flyer — Tanner became the first of Harris’ five sons to catch the model airplane bug.
“Tanner seems to be the only one that’s really gotten into it,” said Harris, who joined after hearing about the club from a friend. “But I wasn’t always into it myself, so my other kids weren’t as exposed to it as he was.
“But the great thing is you don’t have to be a certain age to come out here and fly. We have a great group of guys and the nice thing about a club like this, when you join, you can use all of these guys’ experiences and learn.”
Harris adds that the atmosphere, both in the air and on the ground, is what draws him out to fly for hours at a time.
“I could easily be out here for six to eight hours and so could most of these guys,” said Harris. “And to add to the fun, when we come out here we set up a potluck with shaded tents and bring our wives and children and really make a day out of it.
“Just sit around and talk airplanes and everybody takes turns flying. It’s just a lot of fun.”
And like Thompson’s passion, the fun hasn’t aged a bit.
“It’s something you do until it stops being fun,” he said. “And that just hasn’t happened yet.”


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Henry Barajas is the co-creator, writer and letterer for El Loco and Captain Unikorn. He has also written and lettered short stories for two successful Kickstarter SpazDog Press projects: Unite and Take Over: Stories inspired by The Smiths and Break The Walls: Comic Stories inspired by The Pixies. He is the Newsroom Research Assistant for The Arizona Daily Star and was nominated for the Shel Dorf Blogger of the Year award for his work at The Beat. You can follow him on Twitter @HenryBarajas and Google+.

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Home prices rose in June for a third straight month nationally -- and the fifth in a row in the Portland area -- as since-expired tax credits inspired a spurt of home-buying. But economists worry it won't last.
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index, released Tuesday, showed that Portland home prices increased 0.5 percent over the month before, and 0.2 percent from a year ago.
The firm's 20-city home price index posted a 1 percent increase from May to June and was up 4.2 percent from a year ago. Home prices nationally were up 4.8 percent in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year, largely on the strength of federal homebuyer tax credits.
Eighteen cities showed price gains on a monthly basis. Prices in Seattle were unchanged, while prices in Las Vegas fell.
Nationally, prices have risen 6 percent from their April 2009 bottom. But they remain 28 percent below their July 2006 peak.
In Portland, prices have risen five percent from their low in March of this year, but they are still down 38 percent from the peak in August 2007.
Portland's fall in housing prices was not nearly as steep as some other cities experienced, said David Blitzer, managing director and chairman of Standard and Poor's index committee.
The city's recovery "beats Florida, but not many other places," Blitzer said.
In June, the 10-city and 20-city composites recorded annual returns of 5 percent and 4.2 percent, respectively. These two indices are reported at a monthly frequency and, after 16 consecutive months of improvement in their annual rates of return, June's figures were the first to moderate from their prior month's pace, pointing to a possible slowdown in home prices.
The numbers are encouraging, Blitzer said, but the tax credit has expired, foreclosures remain high, and the July sales data are likely to be weak.
"Even with concerns about near-term developments, we recognize that the housing market is in better shape than this time last year," Blitzer said.
"Further, California's cities have moved from some of the hardest hit to three of the four leading cities based on year-over-year gains. Among the other hard-hit cities, the news is also a bit encouraging -- Las Vegas, however, remains among the weaker cities."
In a conference call with reporters Tuesday, economists questioned whether the good news would continue.
Yale economics professor Robert Shiller said the futures markets for housing do not show a continuation of the upward trend.
"It leads to puzzling outlook for home prices, and an exceptionally uncertain time," Shiller said.
Karl Case, economics professor at Wellesley College, pointed out how cheap housing has become, with prices down 30 percent for the peak.
Combined with record low interest rates, monthly payments are down by about half, he said.
For example, at the peak of the bubble, a mortgage for a $300,000 house at 6.5 percent would cost about $1,500 a month. The same house now would run about $815 a month.


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Mar 15, 2016 enantioselective synthesis of isoquinolines. A visible lightpromoted difluoroalkylation reaction of arenes or heterocycles, using triaryl phosphine as the catalyst and difluoroalkyl iodide as the alkylating agent, is presented. In the presence of pinacolborane, these spos are transformed into catalytically active diazaphospholene hydrides. Chiralquest phosphine ligands aldrich chemfiles 2006, 6. Preparation of phosphines through c p bond formation. Pure phosphine is odorless, but technical grade samples have a highly unpleasant odor like garlic or rotting fish, due to the presence of substituted phosphine and diphosphane p 2 h 4. Radiation chemistry of systems containing phosphine. By using 1,5dialdehydes as reaction partners, the addition provides a. An inorganic phosphine oxide is phosphoryl chloride pocl 3.
Nuclear magnetic resonance experiments on phosphine and its inorganic deriv atives and the attempted correlation of the data with the chemical properties of the. Usdot 2008 emergency response guidebook initial response information. It was possible to trap a phosphine sulfide thf in one case which upon treatment with tbuok gave cyclopropane, showing that phosphine sulfides readily undergo both phosphinoyl transfer and cyclopropane ring closure just like. The versatile coordination chemistry of tertiary phosphine selenides monodentate. It can be found in human tissues, blood, urine, saliva, etc. Aug 31, 2010 we report that in the presence of trifluoroacetic acid primary phosphines undergo efficient addition to aldehydes to form the corresponding secondary phosphine oxides in 47. A clean and simple method for deprotection of phosphines from. The agency has previously based its evaluation of fumigation usage of phosphine in the u. According to molecular orbital theory, the short po bond is attributed to the donation of the lone pair electrons from oxygen porbitals to the antibonding phosphoruscarbon bonds. Singlestep synthesis of secondary phosphine oxides. Acute shortterm inhalation exposure to phosphine may cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness.
This transformation is compatible with aryl and alkyl phosphines, as well as a broad range of aldehydes, including formaldehyde. Phosphine can be inadvertently generated in mining and manufacturing processes involving phosphorous compounds and paints and herbicides containing phosphorous compounds. Phosphineborane complexes are regarded as a convenient. Acs synthetic biology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioconjugate chemistry. Method 6002, issue 2, dated 15 august 1994 page 4 of 4 niosh manual of analytical methods nmam, fourth edition c w f w b b f b b v, mgm 3. Calcium phosphide is mixed with water or dilutes hcl. The present article is a revised and extended version of the work previously published by fluck and novobilsky. I invented in 1993 an exceptionally sensitive and selective gas chromatographic method to detect traces of the gas phosphine phosphane, ph 3 in the environment. Secondary phosphine an overview sciencedirect topics.
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Some chemicals in this database contain more information than others due to the original reason this information was collected and how the compilation was accomplished. An important part of organometallic chemistry consists in varying the steric and electronic nature of the ligand environment of a complex to promote whatever properties are desired. Phosphine 7803512 hazard summary phosphine is used as an insecticide for the fumigation of grains, animal feed, and leafstored tobacco. Bands numbered i to vi formed a nearly harmonic sequence, in which the wavelengths of corresponding bands increased with increase in the. Secondary phosphines can also be cleanly synthesized by reduction of phosphinic acids with silanes e. Airgas usa, llc and its affiliates 259 north radnorchester road suite 100 radnor, pa 19087. It is a colorless, flammable, toxic gas and is classed as a pnictogen hydride. Phosphoryl refers to a functional group drawn with a phosphorusoxygen double bond. Direct conversion of phosphonates to phosphine oxides. Visible lightpromoted phosphinecatalyzed difluoroalkylation. Preparation, properties and uses phosphine phosphine structure. Preparation, properties and uses phosphine phosphine. Phosphine ph3 or h3p cid 24404 structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties. Garry, in hayes handbook of pesticide toxicology third edition, 2010.
In most cases, it is preferable to complex them into more stable borane adducts, e. Failure to follow label instructions violates state and federal laws. Phosphine is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of flame retardants for cotton fabrics, as a doping agent for ntype semiconductors, a polymerization initiator, and a condensation catalyst. Reactions of phosphine oxides with bromophosphoranimines. Secondary phosphine boranes are obtained in excellent yield via reduction of secondary phosphine oxides with tetramethyldisilixane, or polymethylhydrosiloxane, combined with titaniumivisopropoxide as catalyst 302 followed by boron complexation with bh 3 thf complex 303. Synonyms of phosphine include hydrogen phosphide, phosphorus hydride, phosphorus trihydride, and phosphoretted hydrogen. Commercial grade phosphine derived from aluminum or magnesium phosphide can contain to a variable degree higher molecular weight phosphines including diphosphines. Safety data sheet ghs product identifier other means of identification emergency telephone number with hours of operation section 1. A silyl triflate transforms the spos into phosphenium triflates.
His major research interests include organophosphine chemistry, organocatalysis, asymmetric catalysis and development of new synthetic methodologies. Fox, b daniel sejer pedersen c and stuart warren a. It was prepared under usaids global environmental management support gems project. The lithiation and acyl transfer reactions of phosphine oxides, sulfides and boranes in the synthesis of cyclopropanes celia clarke, a david j. A highly electrondonating, low molecular weight, and rigid pchiral bisphospholane ligand, tangphos proves incredibly efficient in the rhodiumcatalyzed hydrogenation of a variety of functionalized olefins such as adehydroamino acids scheme 28, 4 aarylenamides scheme 29, 4 bacylaminoacrylates scheme 30, 5 itaconic acids scheme 31, 6 and enol acetates. It is especially concerned with the many new physicochemical investigations which have been carried out on phosphine.
Based on inadequate data in animals and no tumor data in humans. Introduction since the discovery of phosphine by gengembre and kirwan 1. Deboranation of the air stable borane adduct s4 to obtain 5, was achieved by treatment with nmethylpyrroli dine. This proposal, which is supported by ab initio calculations, has gained consensus in the chemistry. Files available from the acs website may be downloaded for personal use only. Phosphine is very toxic to all forms of animal life, and even any exposure to man in very small amounts must be avoided.
The lithiation and acyl transfer reactions of phosphine. Negishi suzuki stille heck sonogashira buchwaldhartwig cn or co additional applications h3c n p n ch3 n ch3 ch3 h3c ch3 393290 hmpt 1608260 163. Schlenk techniques example uses of glindemannring ptfe sealing ring for conical joint of schlenkflask with air and moisturesensitive chemicals, to exclude grease and improve cristallinization. Phe publications gateway number 2014790 pdf, 163kb, 4 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. The synthesis of tertiary phosphine oxides from phosphonates was achieved reliably and in good to. Phosphine finds its place in the group of organophosphorus compounds with the chemical formula of ph 3. Pure phosphine is an odorless and colorless gas with a molecular weight of 34. The reaction rate increases with the presence of nitroxide nox impurities.
Under the catalysis of triarylphosphine, the methyl allenoates participa. Phosphine definition of phosphine by the free dictionary. Phosphine, arsine and stibine showed a number of deep bands, also fine structure and smaller bands. Phosphine can be safely handled if equipment is properly designed, maintained and employees are properly trained. Chemoselective reduction of phosphine oxides by 1,3. Small amounts occur naturally from the breakdown of organic matter. Phosphine is used as an insecticide for the fumigation. When illegal phosphine residues have been identified in south dakota grain, the following violations have been most frequently cited. Request pdf developments in the chemistry of trishydroxymethylphosphine trishydroxymethylphosphine, pch2oh3, a watersoluble compound, has. Ning gao key laboratory for advanced materials and institute of fine chemicals, east china university of science and technology, meilong road no. A colorless, spontaneously flammable poisonous gas, ph3, having a fishy odor and used as a fumigant and as a doping agent for solidstate components. Phosphine reacts with hydroxide radicals hox in the air. Philippe gengembre discovered or acquired this chemical in the year 1783. Phosphinebased redox catalysis in the direct traceless staudinger ligation of carboxylic acids and azides andrew d.
Phosphine is used in semiconductor and plastics industries, in the production of a flame retardant, and as a pesticide. Reaction of phosphine oxide 1a with the phosphoranimine. Small amounts occur naturally from the break down of organic matter. Phosphine fumigation trials have bcen conducted on bagstacks of wheat, ranging from 146 to 149 tonnes, inside godown and in open storage in punjab, india, with the aim of determining effective. Phosphine oxides feature tetrahedral phosphorus centers. While working with material safety data sheets msds, i found that manufacturers sometimes used obscure names for constituent chemicals and i didnt always have a good idea of what i was dealing with. Airstable secondary phosphine oxides spos are readily formed from diazaphospholene bromides. Cyclobutenones have been explored as a new type of chiral 1,4. Cif files for all structures in this thesis can be found on the enclosed cd. Aug 03, 2017 for more of these comprehensive videos related to cbse class 612, visit. Phosphine is a colorless, flammable, and explosive gas at ambient temperature that has the odor of garlic or decaying fish.
The complexes of organophosphines can frequently be simply made from a stoichiometric mixture of a phosphine. Code of federal regulations title 49 section 172 shipping regulations and proper shipping name. Protocol overview phosphine is a colorless, flammable, and explosive gas at ambient temperature that has the odor of garlic or decaying fish and is slightly soluble in water. Let us look at this chemical in greater detail in this. Phosphine ph 3 is a chemical compound which is prepared by heating phosphorous acid or also by reacting calcium phosphide with water. Phosphinebased redox catalysis in the direct traceless.
The combination of tetraalkylammonium salts phasetransfer catalysts and. Developments in the chemistry of trishydroxymethylphosphine. Aug 24, 2017 reduction of phosphine oxides to the corresponding phosphines represents the most straightforward method to prepare these valuable reagents. This page contains information on the chemical phosphine including. Reduction of phosphine oxides to the corresponding phosphines represents the most straightforward method to prepare these valuable reagents. I was so eager to fully devote myself to discovering. Strem, tci, and alfa aesar chemical companies and used without further purification. An important part of organometallic chemistry consists in varying the steric and electronic nature of the ligand environment of a complex to promote whatever. Phosphine is a chemical that finds its place in the group of organophosphorus compounds. The strategy is highlighted by photocatalystfree, mild reaction conditions and a broad substrate scope. Phosphine sulfides are in turn lithiated much more readily than phosphine boranes. Enantioselective synthesis of chiral phosphines 10 with ephedrine as a chiral auxiliary.
Phosphine use in south dakota the environmental protection agency regulates the use of fumigants through instructions on the product label. Phosphine oxides are lithiated much faster than phosphine sulfides and phosphine boranes. Phosphine oxides are phosphorus compounds with the formula opx 3. Mechanistic experiments indicate that this reaction involves a radicalchain process that is initiated by. Mechanisms of phosphine toxicity article pdf available in journal of toxicology 201. Myers the heck reaction chem 115 harvard university. However, existing methods to reduce phosphine oxides suffer from inadequate chemoselectivity due to the strength of the po bond andor poor atom economy. Oct 21, 2014 phosphine gas may also be released when acetylene is made by the action of water on calcium carbide which is contaminated with calcium phosphide as is commonly the case. Phosphine produces a toxic effect on the organisms utilization of oxygen. Phosphine based redox catalysis in the direct traceless staudinger ligation of carboxylic acids and azides andrew d. Using my sensitive detection method, i was the first scientist able to discover phosphine gas to be a global trace component of the earths atmosphere.
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– The WWE website has uploaded a new photo gallery featuring CM Punk at the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con this past weekend. Punk is shown posing with The Avengers star Chris Hemsworth, Stan Lee and more. You can view the gallery at this link.
– WWE will release ECW: Unreleased Volume One on DVD and Blu-Ray Tuesday, June 5. The title is billed as matches never before released on DVD. Amazon.com have already slashed prices, currently offering up to a 50% discount on the set and eligible for free Super Saver Shipping. You can order or view the art work cover by clicking here.
– WWE Studios’ The Marine 2, starring Ted Dibiase, aired on Spike TV Sunday night. Apparently Dibiase wasn’t even unaware that the film would be airing on the channel. When a fan alerted Dibiase on Twitter that the movie was airing, Dibiase replied, “Really?! Sweet.. This will be first time my son sees me on TV!”
– SavannahNow.com features an article on Cody Rhodes meeting the National Guard Armory before yesterday’s live event in Savannah, GA. Rhodes spoke about the appearance in the video below:


GM, Isuzu will develop new midsize pickup
Isuzu Motors Limited and General Motors Co. on Friday signed an agreement to jointly develop a next-generation midsize pickup for emerging markets, Isuzu said.
The pickup would be sold in several markets globally, but not in the U.S. or Canada. The companies offered no timetable or other details.
GM currently is launching new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups in the U.S. and Canada.
The two automakers previously developed two generations of pickup trucks. Isuzu said Friday that the companies would use synergies and common components to help trim costs.
GM and Isuzu have a history together. In 2006, GM sold its 7.9 percent stake in Isuzu to raise about $300 million. The Detroit automaker also has a 60 percent ownership stake in a joint venture with Isuzu called DMAX Ltd. in Moraine, Ohio. That joint company builds large diesel engines for heavy-duty trucks.


BYD Seal and 530 horsepower: our test at the track
On a full battery charge with a capacity of 82.5 kWh, the BYD Seal electric sedan promises to travel an impressive 650 km. And on the trunk lid among the characters, the number 3.8 stands out — which is none other than the acceleration time to 100 km/h. Is the Chinese “seal” really that cool?
I swear, this is the most beautiful Chinese car I’ve ever had the pleasure of driving. Bravo, Wolfgang Egger! Yes, that’s the same Egger who had the chance to work at both Alfa Romeo and VW Group, and since 2017 has been leading the designers at BYD.
The concentric sections of the DRLs are striking, and the BYD emblem lights up for a few seconds only when the locks are activated.
Just take a closer look at these “Faraday lines” at the corners of the front bumper — they evoke associations with both magnetic fields of induction, as they are usually depicted in physics textbooks, and patterns of seashells. The rear lights, filled with “pixels” of LEDs, are also mesmerizing. One might assume that the Seal is merely a design modification of the BYD Han EV sedan that we are already familiar with, especially since they have the same wheelbase — 2920 mm. However, while the Han is built on the DM3 platform, which also allows for a hybrid version, the Seal is an uncompromising electric car with a new, 800-volt e-platform 3.0 architecture and a more complex suspension system. For example, at the rear, there is a sophisticated kinematics with five arms for each wheel.
The silhouette is magnificent, but the ground clearance is risky. Even without a load, there’s 130 mm under the chassis, and the plastic spoilers in front of the wheels hang 92 mm above the ground.
But the main feature of the construction is the lithium iron phosphate Blade series battery with flat power elements in a sturdy case. This is integrated into the body’s power structure — this is the so-called CTB (cell to body) architecture. Actually, Tesla is also transitioning to a similar scheme for its Model 3 and Model Y, for which an integrated battery has been developed with larger 4680 standard cells instead of the previous 2170. This contributes to active safety by lowering the center of gravity and passive safety — the Seal has earned the maximum five stars in the C-NCAP series of Chinese crash tests.
The cell-to-body layout — the battery in a sturdy case is integrated into the body’s power structure, which results in an impressive torsional rigidity of 40,500 Nm/degree.
Additionally, this construction allowed for lowering the seats by 10 mm, but even after this, there is no sensation of a low racing position behind the wheel. The battery has its thickness, which cannot be ignored: even with the seat lowered to the bottom, I can see the hood. From the perspective of visibility, this is even a plus. The seat itself, with an integrated headrest, is universal — the semi-circular backrest holds quite well in turns, but does not impose stiff side support bolsters. Both front seats have electric drives, full-fledged heating, and ventilation, including the backrest.
The anatomically-designed seat is unobtrusively comfortable, with electric adjustments for the angle of the seat cushion and lumbar support.
Heating and ventilation, which can be enabled through the menu, cover the entire area of the front seats.
The steering wheel has mechanical adjustments and a pleasingly chunky rim with a very neat flat seam of leather trim. The instruments, of course, are fully digital, but the design options are limited – only two. However, the top version has a head-up display. And in the center of the panel, of course, is BYD’s “signature dish” – a huge swiveling “TV” with a 15.6-inch diagonal. Plus, there’s excellent graphics and an Android operating system, allowing for easy installation of up-to-date Russian applications.
In the center of the front panel is a 15.6-inch swivel display, and below it are two induction charging pads for smartphones
And fully electronic control of the dual-zone climate control. The artfully integrated vents in the front panel do not have any knobs – their position can only be changed through the menu. For example, in Avoid mode, the vents will raise the air stream to the ceiling, while Facing mode directs it towards your face. I liked the Swing mode the most – in this mode, the vents, like in domestic split systems, smoothly change the direction of airflow in an automatic cycle.
Сlimate control management is through the menu. You can set each vent individually or choose one of the automatic programs.
Unfortunately, among the hotkeys for climate control, there is no recirculation activation. By the time you navigate through the menu and select the appropriate icon, you would have already breathed in impurities. An auto recirculation mode would solve this, but instead, the menu only has an automatic activation of the PM2.5 fine particle filter.
As for the cabin finish, there are no complaints – soft plastics, genuine or artificial leather are everywhere, and there are inserts of blue Alcantara on the front panel and doors. Even the small details are handled with German meticulousness: rubber liners in the door handle recesses, in the cup holders, and USB ports (both USB-A and USB-C are available) with contour lighting.
Different setting widgets can be displayed on the instrument cluster screen – including temperature, which can then be adjusted using buttons on the steering wheel.
What’s most delightful in the back seats is the clear sky overhead: the panoramic roof extends almost to the rear window. There is also ample legroom here – I’m sitting “behind myself” with an eight-centimeter gap. However, I didn’t find any multimedia delights in the armrest, like in the Han – only cupholders. But the Seal is designed like that – it’s more of a driver’s car than for passengers. And that means, it’s time to hit the start!
There is a lot of knee room, but if the front seat is lowered all the way down, there is nowhere to put your feet.
In the center of the front panel is a 15.6-inch swivel display, and below it are two induction charging pads for smartphones.
To engage “drive” mode, you need to give the “crystal” flag selector a short tug – and you can begin a silent acceleration. I am already prepared for the fact that BYD cars are finely tuned in terms of throttle control. There are no jerks, everything is smooth, but very forceful.
The “crystal” selector joystick works without delay. The semicircular button at the bottom is the inclusion of the “ignition”. Remote key start is also provided, which allows you to warm up the interior before the trip.
Acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h)? The onboard telemetry shows the promised 3.8 seconds, however, our GPS measuring device VBox is more realistic: 4.13 seconds. The BYD Han also similarly “rounded up” the results. But that’s forgivable. What’s worse is that such a result could not be achieved on repeated accelerations: on the third, fourth attempt, the rate of speed gain after 50 mph (80 km/h) decreased, and the time increased to almost five seconds. The battery charge couldn’t have affected it: there was more than 80% of electricity in the “tank.” So, most likely, the electronics are limiting the power according to some algorithms – possibly taking into account the temperature of the battery or inverters. Though, the outside temperature was an ideal 66.2°F (+19°C) for the measurements.
In Sport mode, you need to hold the button on the steering wheel, and the acceleration telemetry mode will appear on the instrument panel: 3.8 seconds on the screen is 4.13 seconds in reality.
We took a break, drove in standard modes, repeated the acceleration – it didn’t help. 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.73 seconds. This is not a Porsche Taycan 4S, which reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in the same 4.1 seconds, but five times in a row, and then easily accelerates up to 155 mph (250 km/h). But for the BYD Seal even 124 mph (200 km/h) is unattainable: there is plenty of power (530 hp from two electric motors combined!), but the electronic “limiter” cuts off acceleration at 118 mph (190 km/h).
By the way, the brakes are all good here: the heavy electric car stops from 62 mph (100 km/h) in 117.8 feet (35.9 meters). And from 93 mph (150 km/h) in 265.7 feet (81 meters). Credit should also be given to the latest Continental SportContact 7 tires with a size of 235/45 R19.
Some measurement results:
|0—50 km/h||1,8 s|
|0—100 km/h||4,1 s|
|0—150 km/h||8,7 s|
|60—100 km/h (D)||1,9 s|
|80—120 km/h (D)||2,6 s|
|Max speed – 190 km/h|
|100 km/h (62 mph)||35,9 m(117.8 ft)||10,7 m/s²|
|150 km/h (93 mph)||81,0 m (265.7 ft)||10,7 m/s²|
However, the sporty ambitions end at braking: the BYD Seal is far from being a Porsche in terms of handling. And not even a Volkswagen.
You would think that with such a low center of gravity, almost perfect weight distribution, and a sophisticated rear suspension, the Seal should stick to the asphalt in corners. But when driving at a faster pace, you can feel the heaviness, body roll – and, most importantly, in most turns, you have to adjust the steering to correct the trajectory. It’s hard to gauge the angle at the entry of a turn and go through the entire curve without additional steering adjustments: under load, the electric vehicle transitions to a tighter radius, and you have to unwind the steering. There is also a lack of responsive handling.
On the overhead console is a typical BYD light and sunroof touch control unit, which Seal does not have.
There is also a “tracking” camera for the rear passengers.
In the armrest box there is a socket for charging… a karaoke microphone!
However, all these flaws are only noticeable during aggressive driving – in standard modes, the handling is quite reasonable. And on a straight road, there is no feeling of excessive sharpness. Add to this the excellent ride smoothness – the Seal handles small bumps very well, and at high speed, it even slightly sways. Plus, outstanding noise insulation (the front doors have double glazing). And you will understand that the Seal is not created for racing, but for a relaxed driving experience. And this is the right approach. After all, primarily electric vehicle owners drive in eco mode, extending the battery charge and using the potential of the motors barely a third of the way. If you aggressively press the accelerator, the Seal consumes a whopping 37.4 kWh per 62 miles (100 km)!
The exterior mirrors are not the largest, and the eyelet on the left pillar is a driver monitoring camera, which can be covered with a shutter.
What about standard modes? With one passenger and a fully charged battery, instead of the promised 404 miles (650 km), the Seal managed to travel… 242 miles (390 km). Moreover, for the last 9 miles (15 km), BYD limited the power: even with the pedal floored, the output did not exceed 16 kW according to the wattmeter, and the speed – 43 miles per hour (70 km/h). The algorithm for reaching the destination is the same as on the BYD Yuan Plus crossover.
On the large display, there is a high-quality picture from the surround-view cameras with angle selection.
On the positive side, after completely depleting the battery, the Seal started charging from a fast DC terminal without any issues. Fortunately, there is now such a terminal at Dmitrovskoye proving ground, equipped with a GB/T connector, which is compatible with Chinese electric vehicles. The station can output up to 120 kW, and the car’s onboard network is capable of accepting as much as 150 kW, but during charging, the power fluctuated around 82-88 kW, which is not bad. At the end of the “refueling”, the figures on the display began to decrease: first to 40, then to 20 kW – in the end, charging the battery from 0 to 100% took 1 hour and 10 minutes.
I also tried charging using AC power terminal. Everything works, but the Seal, like other Chinese electric cars, uses only one phase out of three, so the charging power is no more than 7 kW.
The hood is on gas struts, and beneath it, there’s an additional frunk (front trunk) with a volume of 53 liters.
In conclusion, considering the price – as this all-wheel-drive top-spec version costs 5.3 million rubles at Autoelectro, the company that provided us the car for testing – it’s an interesting alternative to the Tesla. And the lack of official sales even plays in its favor: the BYD Seal will remain exclusive in the foreseeable future, not at risk of being seen in every neighborhood within a year.
The main trunk is not very large, but it has a subfloor and a “sub-subfloor” with tools and tire sealant instead of a spare tire (Dimensions are in millimeters).
Buying a car without an official warranty is, of course, concerning. But Autoelectro is ready to supply spare parts within a month. For example, the front bumper skirt was damaged during transport on the test car (not surprising – given the overhang and a ground clearance of 130 mm). But the part has already been ordered and will soon be in Moscow.
The rear diffuser contributes to reducing the drag coefficient to an outstanding 0.219.
In China, the Seal comes with a warranty of six years or 150,000 kilometers. By the way, the basic rear-wheel-drive version with 204 hp costs there 189,800 yuan (about 2.2 million rubles) – 18% cheaper than a comparable Tesla Model 3. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive Seal with 530 hp costs 279,800 yuan, 16% cheaper. This is the result of the price wars that Sergey Znaemsky talked about: after Tesla engaged in price undercutting, BYD made a counter-move. After all, in the first quarter of this year, 42,782 Tesla Model 3 sedans were sold in China, whereas 19,573 buyers chose the BYD Seal.
Dimensions, weight and weight distribution along the axes
Actual vehicle weight without driver – 2207 kg.
Manufacturers’ data are highlighted in blue/Autoreview measurements are highlighted in black. Dimensions are in millimeters.
**Interior width at shoulder level in the first/second row of seats.


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Where the Poor Are
Our friends at the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program have put out a study looking at where poor people live. It looks at growth in poverty ...
Our friends at the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program have put out a study looking at where poor people live. It looks at growth in poverty rates and concentration of poverty by region.
The point that leaps out, though, is that there are now more poor people in suburbs than in cities. "In 1999 large cities and their suburbs had nearly equal numbers of poor individuals, but by 2005 the suburban poor outnumbered their city counterparts by at least 1 million," write Alan Berube and Elizabeth Kneebone.
They also note, however, that big cities were more likely to see big gains in their poverty rates than their suburbs.
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Consumers’ experience with Obamacare has varied a great deal depending on where they live. At the Oct. 1 launch, state-run exchanges claimed most of the insurance success stories, while consumers trying to sign up through HealthCare.gov found it largely nonfunctional. Among those 15 state-based exchanges (including the District of Columbia), the experience ranged from easy to literally impossible.
Now past the initial enrollment deadline of Dec. 24 for most states, the insurance exchanges have come a long way since the beginning of October. As the next phase of enrollment begins, exchanges can learn from those that succeeded and those that went very wrong.
A state with nearly 7 million uninsured residents, California is boasting the highest enrollment numbers during the first three months of Obamacare implementation.
As of early this week, about 400,000 people had enrolled in private plans through the state’s exchange, Covered California. California saw a huge surge in enrollments in December, particularly ahead of the deadline for Jan. 1 coverage. Between this past Friday and Sunday, 77,000 people chose a private insurance plan on the exchange, with a record 29,000 enrollments on Friday alone.
“We’re all in the first inning of a nine-inning game,” Peter Lee, executive director of Covered California, said on a press call last week. “But we’re starting to see data indicative of where we’re going, and data to learn from.” Lee pointed out that the enrollments do not include those buying directly from insurance companies.
Lee says Covered California has not experienced the back-end problems that have plagued HealthCare.gov, which were causing insurers to receive inaccurate consumer information. Plans are billing consumers between one and three days after receipt of their application.
The deadline to pay premiums for coverage beginning Jan. 1 is Jan. 6 in California.
Kentucky is unusual as a red state that is aggressively implementing Obamacare — both expanding Medicaid and setting up its own exchange — thanks to Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear’s no-partisan-nonsense approach to implementation.
As of Dec. 21, more than 100,000 Kentuckians had enrolled through the state’s exchange, Kynect, with about a 75 percent to 25 percent split between Medicaid and private-plan enrollment. Over 640,000 Kentucky residents — about 15 percent of the state’s population — are uninsured, with a great deal to gain from expanded coverage.
Kynect has been operating smoothly, and the back-end has not been an issue, according to Carrie Banahan, executive director of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. Once applications are approved, the forms are transmitted to insurers nightly, and applicants can be billed as early as the next day.
Consumer interest and enrollment has been high in the state since Oct. 1, with a recent surge ahead of the first deadline. Since Thanksgiving, purchases of private exchange plans have increased by 121 percent. The exchange is approving around 3,000 people for Medicaid or private coverage each day, up from 1,000 and 2,000 in previous estimates.
Kentuckians must pay their premiums by Jan. 1 for coverage to begin on that date.
Runners-up: New York, Washington
The Oregon health exchange, Cover Oregon, has consistently performed worse than the much-maligned HealthCare.gov. Three months into open enrollment, the website is still a failure, and the exchange has been the slowest to enroll people in private coverage.
Oregon has relied on paper applications, which are slow to process, and the problems will leave many Oregonians without coverage at the beginning of the year. The state set a Dec. 4 deadline to submit paper applications. Once an application is approved, the individual receives an enrollment packet in the mail, and must then select a plan through the Cover Oregon website.
Officials say they have only just gotten through most of the on-time applications, following a backlog of over 30,000 unprocessed applications two weeks ago.
Around 70,000 Oregonians have been deemed eligible for coverage through private plans or the state Medicaid program. About 36,000 consumers enrolled as of Tuesday — 12,000 in private plans and 24,000 through Medicaid. In October and November, a total of only 44 individuals selected private plans on the exchange.
Officials are still working to notify those who have been deemed eligible in time for them to enroll in coverage by this Friday. Most consumers whose applications were on time but incomplete have not been contacted, and they will likely face a coverage gap until they complete their applications for coverage beginning February.
Eligible applicants must choose a plan by 5 p.m. on Dec. 27 and pay their premium by Jan. 15 to receive coverage beginning Jan. 1.
The problems with the federal exchange have been well-known, because the website serves all 36 states using the federal marketplace. Fortunately, the spotlight forced repairs, and the website has been running smoothly for the most part since the administration’s self-imposed fix date of Dec. 1. However, technical problems during the first couple of months prevented many who initially flooded the site from enrolling, and this set coverage goals back severely.
Enrollment during the first month was dismal, hampered by high error rates, long wait times, and website crashes. The federal marketplace accounted for only 25 percent of the 106,000 total enrollments in the federal and state exchanges in October, despite serving 36 states.
The number of enrollments through HealthCare.gov jumped in November, and dramatically in December. Around 29,000 people enrolled in the federal exchange in the first two days in December — more than in the entire month of October. Over 500,000 people enrolled in coverage through the federal exchange this month, President Obama said at a news conference Friday.
The Health and Human Services Department initially expected 3.3 million people to enroll in coverage by the end of December, and 7 million by March 31. The administration will surely miss its end-of-year goal, but the acceleration of enrollment in December is a good sign for the next three months.
Back-end problems with HealthCare.gov were still creating serious problems for insurers in December, although error rates in transmission forms dropped dramatically from 25 percent in October and November. It remains to be seen whether problems will occur when consumers begin using their insurance in January.
Individuals on the federal exchange must pay their premiums by Jan. 10 for coverage beginning Jan. 1.
Obamacare open enrollment in all states runs through March 31, 2014. Consumers must enroll by Jan. 15 for coverage beginning Feb. 1.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was open to meeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro if it would help the people of Venezuela, but warned that "all options were still on the table" to deal with the crisis.
Maduro said he hoped to arrange a face-to-face meeting with Trump. The White House responded to a similar request last year by saying such a meeting would happen when the country returned to democracy.
Maduro was due to speak at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations later on Wednesday. "I would certainly be open to it, I'm willing to meet with anybody," Trump said on Wednesday as he arrived at United Nations headquarters. "We're going to take care of Venezuela, if he's here and he wants to meet, it was not on my mind, it was not on my plate, but if I can help people that's what I'm here for."
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The River of Life
Gail Dixon traces this ‘river of life’ imagery of the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible, and explores how:
• The Holy Spirit lives within us, bringing transformative life
• We can continuously be filled with the Spirit
• The ‘river of life’ can bring fruitfulness to those around us.
Behind the Scenes
Amy Boucher Pye brings fresh perspective to the stories of Ruth and Esther, and reveals how:
• God is involved in our lives in many unseen ways
• We serve a faithful God, and can draw strength from Him
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It’s Britney, bitch. Our favourite pop princess is back!
The singer dropped the huge announcement earlier today (4th August) by posting her album cover art on her social media accounts. Ms. Spears claims that her 9th album, titled “Glory”, will mark the “beginning of a new era”. And guess what y’all? It’s coming out in just a few weeks!
Looking absolutely gorgeous on the album cover, we’re given a close-up shot of the pop star, with her long blonde hair in disarray. Seen in a high-collared white lace outfit and black necklace, Brit Brit is one hot mama. The light shinning from the top left corner also complements her features really well.
Ever since her last record “Britney Jean” was released in back 2013, fans have been eagerly waiting for Britney to drop some new music. “I’m very excited. I’ve been working on this project for a year and a half now, almost 2 years so it really means a lot to me. It’s my baby. It’s a little melodic, a little more not so poppy. It’s kind of chill. Very chill,” the 34-year-old singer told E! News recently.
Just last month, the blonde bombshell thrilled fans with her latest single, “Make Me”, featuring rapper G-Eazy. Check it:
Britney Spears will be debuting her new album, “Glory”, on 26th August 2016.


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Dark Souls 2 walkthrough and boss guides
Boss guides, bonfires and everything in between.
Maybe it's time you take the ultimate step and just end it all.
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This is a quick and healthy dessert that can be served in a variety of ways. Broiling pineapple brings out it's incredibly sweet flavor and pairing it with simple vanilla bean ice cream or frozen yogurt makes a tasty treat. I drizzled some honey, but you could use caramel or nuts as well.
Recipe and photos after the jump.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
1 fresh pineapple, cut and cored, see below
vanilla ice cream
Step by Step Instructions:
1. Twist off the stem of the pineapple
2. Slice off the ends
3. Slice off the skin
4. Cut into thick slices
5. Remove core
6. Place pineapple on a cookie sheet
7. Broil on high for 5-7 minutes, until pineapple begins to brown
8. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of honey

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Los Angeles Counterfeiting Defense Attorney
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Our defense lawyers in are not here to judge but here to help you get out of such situations.
Counterfeiting has become common these days and is a serious federal offense that carries heavy penalties depending on the amount and size of operation. If you are being charged with counterfeiting you may face up to 20 years in prison and excessive fines and that is why it is very important for you to retain an experienced and aggressive defense attorney.
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What’s the story?
In case you didn’t know…
Ronaldo’s departure from Real Madrid and LaLiga over the summer brought an end to a rivalry that was unmatched in football.
This has prompted several publications to question whether there was a possibility of a reunion between the two players in Italy.
Speaking to Italian media (via Sky Sports) recently, the 33-year-old challenged his Argentine counterpart to join him in the Serie A: “I’ve played in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal and for my national team, while he’s still in Spain.”
“I’d like him to come to Italy one day. I hope he accepts the challenge like me, but if he’s happy there then I respect that.”
“Maybe he needs me more. For me, life is a challenge, I like it and I like to make people happy. He’s a fantastic player and a good guy, but I don’t miss anything here. This is my new life and I’m happy.”
Ronaldo even went on to say that he left his comfort zone and took on the challenge in Turin to prove that he’s still an incredible player.
The heart of the matter
Weeks later, Lionel Messi finally responds to the former Real Madrid star’s challenge in an interview with Marca.
The Barcelona ace said, “Accepting Ronaldo’s challenge to join Italian football? I don’t need any change.”Advertisement
“I’m at the best team in the world. My challenges are renewed year after year. I do not need to change teams or leagues to set new goals. I am at home and I do not need to change.”
The Argentine also looked back at his rivalry with Ronaldo saying, “The rivalry with Cristiano was very healthy and good for the fans.”
Barcelona has had quite the start to the season with an in-form Messi at the centre of the team. The table-toppers will next face Getafe CF in LaLiga on January 7 with hopes of extending their lead in the league.

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