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The city’s code enforcement and community improvement division is reminding residents they can report or submit work order requests to Caltrans for conditions that need attention or damage along freeway property within the city.
Residents can submit their requests to http://www.dot.ca.gov under the “Contact us/maintenance service request” link, according to the city manager’s weekly update.
The form, located at the link, asks for location details and the nature of the request including landscaping conditions, graffiti and damaged signs, according to the update.
For further questions or help in reporting a problem, contact The city’s code enforcement and community improvement division at 909-399-5467.
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Wilson Avenue School Wins IBID’s Throwback Virtual Anti-Litter Poster Contest
The Wilson Avenue School earned the most votes to win the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Throwback Virtual Anti-Litter Poster Contest. The other finalists were the Ann Street, Hawkins Street and Oliver Street Schools. Wilson Avenue School will receive a commemorative trophy; the remaining finalists, commemorative plaques, courtesy of the IBID. More than 300 votes were cast online and through social media. Lafayette Street School, the only Ironbound school to complete and submit a new concept before the pandemic shutdown, will also be recognized for their efforts.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IBID decided to present the 2020 contest virtually to determine the Best of the Best from all of the previous year’s winning posters. One lucky winner who voted will receive a $100 Ironbound Dining Gift Certificate for their participation.
“Wilson Avenue School’s concept was originally submitted in 2010 and is just as relevant today as it was then,” noted Seth A. Grossman, the IBID’s Executive Director. “Unfortunately, the same issues remain in the Ironbound District with improper trash disposal, littering and illegal dumping that inspired the contest almost two decades ago and, sadly, it is still needed as a reminder to our community today,” Grossman concluded.
The IBID has continued the Anti-Litter Poster Contest with students from the Ironbound’s public and private schools because a dynamic live, work, play neighborhood needs every member of the community, from residents to business owners and workers to visitors, to work together to help keep the district clean and welcoming. And that means following the rules when it comes to garbage disposal, recycling, and bulk collection.
The IBID will be printing thousands of postcards featuring Wilson Avenue School’s winning artwork plus the City of Newark’s 2020 Trash, Bulk & Recycling Schedule for distribution throughout the Ironbound District.
IBID President Manny Lopes, owner of Lopes & Son Hardware on Ferry Street, says the pandemic has negatively impacted the community, but the Ironbound will continue to be recognized as a great place to live, to open a business and to enjoy shopping and dining in local stores and restaurants. “It has never been more important for all of the Ironbound’s stakeholders to work together to help keep the Ironbound clean,” Lopes concluded.
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It’s not the first time that TERA (PC) servers are merging, so publisher En Masse Entertainment has revealed a handy FAQ several weeks ahead of time for those who will be affected by the population control. In short, two sets of two servers will be merged on September 18th, 7 a.m. PDT. En Masse suggests that players delete characters they don’t need since character limits on the new servers will force players to delete extra characters upon logging in.
New aerial content are soon to come to TERA. The game’s next big event called “Guardians of the Sky” will bring new Guardian Missions. New flight missions will task players with flying through the skies to collect orbs and jolt drones out of the sky.
A new clutch of dragon mounts will also be made available; Gloom, Dusk and Storm. They offer a variety of HP/MP-restoration and passive skills that increase Critical Power.
En Masse Entertainment has update the roadmap for TERA‘s console version with exciting news for the months ahead. Xbox One and Playstation 4 players can look forward to a server merge on August 21st. The Valkyrie is planned to be added at the start of next year.
In the latest summer content update, the Korean version of TERA has made the Brawler class (Fighter in KR) available for the adorable Elin race. The Elin is by far the most popular race in TERA so it’s no surprise that players want more class options for them. Elin brawlers have the same capabilities as other brawlers which includes a balance of powerful defensive and offensive skills.
There has not been any official mentions of the Elin brawler for the European or North American versions yet. It is a likely addition in the future since NA and EU both tend to follow the same class and race paths as the Korean version. Watch the teaser video below to see the explosive Elin brawler in action.
TERA’s Explosive Gunner Class Will Arrive On June 26th For Xbox One & PS4, Pre-Launch Event Has Begun
Decked out with an arcannon and combat machinery, the Gunner class will make its way to the console version of TERA (Xbox One and PlayStation 4) on June 26th. To celebrate the new class, publisher En Masse Entertainment has announced a 33% off discount for TERA Founder’s Packs on Xbox One and PS4 from now through June 18th.
TERA players can unlock some unique items for their Gunner with a new pre-launch event. Specific in-game objectives can be completed to earn different letters to spell “GUNNER”. When players complete the collection task, they are rewarded with a Golden Will Suit costume and an Arcannon of Mettle weapon skin. For more information on the event, visit the official TERA site.
TERA‘s latest content update titled Hero’s Oath is set to release on June 7th for the English PC version. The update will include a new dungeon called Antaroth’s Abyss where players will face the bosses Nightmare Ghergof, Nightmare Kalioth and Nightmare Antaroth. A new leaderboard for dungeons will be added alongside the battleground leaderboards. Check out the official update page to see the new available gear and mask that are included in this update as well as the loot you can obtain from the Antaroth’s Abyss dungeon.
The latest update to land on TERA (The Exiled Realm of Arborea) called “The Gilded Mask” has arrived on May 15th. The update introduces a new dungeon called the Red Refuge which extends the story of the villainous Red Raiders and brings in a new villain. Longtime players may be delighted to find out that this update also introduces the Onset Mask, the first piece of armor that is designed for the face-slot.
The Red Refuge is a level 65 dungeon located in the wilds of Feral Valley, not far from the Temple of Dagon. Players will encounter three bosses named Argog, Kalavese and Thormentum as they search for the abducted Karakhir, the son of the legendary blacksmith Muhrak.
Two days from retirement and a not so unlucky Aman policeman catches the biggest case of his career. The Lockhart heiress, Analee, at age 18 has been found dead in an alley at the edge of Bastion. En Masse Entertainment is putting the case forward to the entire TERA community to solve the murder mystery.
Titled Claw & Order, a spoof of the long-running Television series Law & Order is an interactive murder mystery that follows an original storyline set in the world of TERA. Fans are encouraged to follow the clues online and share theories in the official En Masse Discord server or other gaming communities.
Watch the video below and go to the official TERA site for more information.
Just last week, game publisher Pmang released a cross-over event between TERA‘s Japanese version and the popular Japanese manga and anime series Attack on Titan. Now the North American PC version published by En Masse Entertainment and European version by Gameforge will run similar events to allow players to obtain Attack on Titan themed “special emotes, tasty potatoes, special keys, and scout outfits for every race and gender.” The items can be obtained via the in-game cash shop and by attacking specific monsters.
North America: May 15 at 10 a.m. PDT until Tuesday, May 29 at 10 a.m.
Europe: Now to May 17

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More than one million people are living with an undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm – also known as AAA (pronounced “triple A”) – and it’s the third-leading cause of death in men 60 and older. This article provides important health information to readers on this largely unknown medical condition.
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Stroke is a disease caused by damage to the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. Blood supply to the brain that impaired, causing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain will cease and lead to damaged brain tissue and impaired function of the brain tissue.
Healthy lifestyle should be considered by anyone, whether they have a history of good health, as well as for those who have problems with their health, such as having a problem with cholesterol.
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Early signs of a heart attack are neck pain, fatigue, and chest feels like being stabbed. This situation can occur because blood flow to the heart muscle oppressed, and suffered damage. Early symptoms of heart attacks as mentioned above is more often experienced by women. In fact, two out of three women dying from heart disease. Therefore, heart disease is the most deadly disease, the number one for women.
N addition to hormonal disorders that can lead to obesity, unhealthy lifestyle is also one of the causes of obesity. For that, you are advised to identify early signs of obesity in order to handle these conditions with a better way. Well, here are some signs that you need to be aware of childhood obesity, as reported by Boldsky.


Last September, we first told you about Mercedes’ Concept S-Class Coupe, an ultra-luxe two-door delight designed to sit atop Benz’s product range.
Now, some real pix of the car have cropped up in advance of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Replacing the CL-Class when it goes on sale here in the fall, it will be available as the S550 Coupe 4MATIC with a 4.7-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 good for 449 hp and 516 lb.-ft. of torque via a seven-speed automatic transmission.
No word yet on the price, but it will command a premium over the S550 sedan, currently based at $92,900.
So we’re talking six figures, and with the CL-Class it’s replacing going for $116K plus, we could be looking at around $125K.
That kind of dough will buy you four entry-level CLA-Class cars. But only the S-Class Coupe has Swarovski crystal headlights…
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text: Salinity inhibits growth and development of most plants. Inhibition of shoot and root development is the primary response to the stress. Growth, morphology, anatomy, and physiology of roots are aected by salinity. Changes in water and ion uptake by the roots, production of hormonal signals that communicate information to the shoot, and changes in patterns of expression might induce changes in plant development. Since root growth is usually less sensitive to salt stress than shoot growth, an increased root/shoot ratio is oen observed when plants are subjected to saline conditions (Cheeseman 1988; Cruz and Cuatreno 1990; Bernstein et al. 2004; Perica et al. 2008; Khayyat et al. 2009; Cécooli et al. 2011). Root growth of halophytes may be aected dierently (Flowers and Colmer 2008). e restriction of root growth by salinity, which reduces the soil volume that can be explored by the root and hence the availability and uptake of water and essential minerals, diminishes the supply of nutrients to the shoot which may contribute to growth reduction (Pitman 1984; Bernstein et al. 1995; Lazof and Bernstein 1998). e increase in root/shoot ratio reduces the demand for element supply to the shoot and thereby has a potential to increase the ability of the root to supply those elements and present an adaptive advantage (Cheeseman 1988). A potentially negative eect of such a change is the decreased capacity of the shoot to supply assimilates to the root and the growing tissues, which is likely to aect plant development and survival particularly under long-term salinization.

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Details are starting to emerge about Microsoft's forthcoming security product for consumers to replace the cancelled Windows Live OneCare subscription service.
Microsoft Security Essentials, previously codenamed Morro, is due to be released as a public beta on 23 June, but will only be available to testers in the US, Israel, Brazil and China. Like OneCare, Security Essentials will be free to Windows users.
A full version is set to be released sometime in the second half of 2009, according to Microsoft. This will be available in 10 languages across the UK and western Europe, plus Japan, New Zealand, Canada, Australia and Singapore, as well as those markets covered by the beta release.
Few details have been officially disclosed, but Microsoft said in a statement that Security Essentials is the "no-cost anti-malware service that provides real-time protection to address the ongoing security needs of a Windows PC, helping to protect it from viruses, spyware and other malicious threats".
Other reports indicate that Security Essentials is based on the core technology in Microsoft's Forefront business security products, but lacks the management capabilities.
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The Upper East Region branch of the People’s National Convention (PNC) has thrown its support for the party’s Leader, David Apasera, and the National Chairman, Moses Danibaah.
The two were recently removed by the party after a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Kumasi.
They had been accused of wrongfully suspending Janet Asana Nabla as the General Secretary of the party after she petitioned NEC over their action.
In place of Mr Apasera and Mr Danibaah, the Greater Accra Region chairman of the party, Bala Maikankan, was appointed to act as the National Chairman and Leader.
But at a press conference in the Upper East Region capital, Bolgatanga, on Friday, September 10, spokesperson of regional and some constituency executives Peter Akunle Gbanwaa said Mr Maikankan and Ms Nabla should make way for Mr Apasera “so that the 2024 elections, the party can contest and win”.
He led the other executives to chant words like ‘Janet, Away’ to register displeasure at the action of Ms Nabla.
They claim if she has a case, she should proceed to court and seek redress.
They imposed a vote of no confidence in all the executives present at the meeting that removed Mr Apasera and Mr Danibaah from their roles in the party.
They asked the 2020 Presidential Candidate, who is a former Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga, to convene a meeting to suspend all those executives.
Already, Mr Apasera has sued the executives at an Accra High Court.

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(Houston Chronicle) The family of America's first Ebola patient initially did not comply with an order to stay at home, Dallas officials revealed Thursday amid a scramble to eliminate any chance of the deadly disease spreading.
About 100 people may have had at least brief contact with Thomas Eric Duncan before he was isolated in a Dallas hospital, officials said Thursday, but four members of the 42-year-old Liberian man's family are of particular concern.
Police officers on Thursday took up posts outside the family's Dallas apartment to ensure compliance with an official order to stay, County Judge Clay Jenkins said in an afternoon news conference.
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Indonesia's state prosecutor is to drop a controversial legal case against two anti-corruption officials that has triggered nationwide anger.
Chandra Hamzah and Bibit Samad Rianto, two deputies at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) had been accused of bribery.
However, they say they the case was fabricated and that they were wrongfully dismissed from their jobs.
An independent investigation last month found police had insufficient evidence against them and that officials in the police and attorney-general's office had tried to frame the two.
Last month secret wiretap recordings were played in court of police, prosecutors and the brother of a corruption suspect allegedly discussing ways that false charges could be brought against the two men.
The case has highlighted a bitter power struggle between the respected KPK, which has been at the forefront of the fight against corruption, and the police and attorney-general's office.
Marwan Effendy, Indonesia's deputy attorney general for special crimes, said that state prosecutors would issue letters on Tuesday to stop the case.
He said the move was intended "to maintain harmony among the various legal institutions, the KPK, the attorney-general's office, and the police, in order to eradicate corruption."

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San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency reported 686 new COVID-19 infections Sunday, no additional deaths and only a slight rise in hospitalizations.
The new data increased the county’s total cases during the pandemic to 332,014. The death toll remained at 3,880.
The number of hospitalized patients increased by five Sunday, while one more person required admission to intensive care.
In addition, the county noted 17,208 additional COVID tests with 7.3% returning positive over the past seven days.
Statewide, California reported 11,828 new cases Sunday and 104 deaths.
That brings the total number of cases in the state since early 2020 to nearly 4.2 million. Deaths statewide stand at 65,243.

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Jorge Lozano (born 17 May 1963) is a retired professional tennis player from Mexico. He reached his highest doubles ranking of World No. 4 in August 1988. His highest singles ranking was World No. 51, achieved the following month. During his career, he won two mixed doubles titles at the French Open: in 1988 with Lori McNeil and in 1990 with Arantxa Sánchez. He reached the round of 16 in singles at the 1988 US Open and also the semifinal in doubles that same year. Qualified twice for the Doubles Masters at the Royal Albert Hall in London and reached the semifinals in 1988. In his career, he won nine doubles titles, but no singles titles. He turned professional in 1986, and in his career He was the first player to be beaten by Pete Sampras in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament, at the French Open in 1989. In Davis Cup play, represented Mexico for 15 years, 1981–1995, won 12 doubles matches, and lost 12 as well. He lost 11 singles matches, and won 8, making his overall win / loss record at the Davis Cup 20–23. Lozano won his first title at Forest Hills in 1988, with his partner Todd Witsken, and won his last at Athens in 1993. He resides in Guadalajara, Mexico where he directs a tennis academy for kids and also coaches the men and women tennis team at the University Tec de Monterrey. He was the captain of the Mexican Davis Cup Team from 2007 to 2014. He is now the Athletic Director for the University Tec de Monterrey, campus Guadalajara.

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Kyle Higashioka has become Gerrit Cole's unofficial personal catcher. The New York Yankees need to recognize their chemistry and let it flourish in the postseason.
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HOUSTON (AP) - Kyle Gibson permitió sólo cuatro imparables y Joey Gallo bateó un doble de terreno que produjo una carrera con dos outs en la novena entrada, para dar el triunfo a los Rangers Texas 1-0 sobre los Astros de Houston el miércoles. Fue la...
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Revealing the man behind Del Boy, Pop Larkin, and Jack Frost, this authoritative biography offers valuable insight into David Jason's life and loves, covering the tragic loss of his partner of 18 years, Myfanwy Talog, and the joy of his wedding to new love Gill Hinchcliffe and the birth of their daughter Sophie Mae. David Jason is Britain's best-loved star. From Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses to Detective Jack Frost and Mr. Micawber, he lights up the television screen whenever he appears. This remarkable biography traces the life of Britain's favorite actor from his humble roots in north Lon.
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The effect of China's political relations on her international trade(2017)
The EU's achievements belong to a larger set of greater international, political and economic integration witnessed in the post-World War II era. Though political and economic integration may be thought as mutually re-enforcing, recent events (e.g., Brexit, the 2016 US Presidential Elections) have caused people to think otherwise. China's growing influence on the world has had profound effects on the political and economic decisions of her partner countries. This paper demonstrates that regardless of the severity of the conflict (displeasure at meetings with the Dalai Lama; saber-rattling over disputed territory), political relations affect trade between China and her partners. Warmer relations lead to larger increases (or smaller decreases) in trade while cooler relations have the opposite effect. This finding is robust to estimation methods (pair-specific VARs; a SUR system).
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Publication DateSpring 2017
Citation InformationGregory W WHITTEN, Xiaoyi DAI, Chengze, Simon FAN and Yifan ZHANG. "The effect of China's political relations on her international trade" (2017)
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Woolacombe has a beautiful beach. Probably the prettiest beach in the UK.
The beach is stunning because of its very natural surroundings, lots of green grass and trees. You’ll also be pleased to hear that there are no big streets next to the beach.
On the weekend lots of young people and couples are coming here in their camper vans for surfing.
After October, the tourist traffic declines a bit, some restaurants are only open for main season. If you are staying in an apartment and you are planning on cooking some of your meals, be aware there is only a very tiny shop in Woolacombe; the next biggest shop is a Tesco in Ilfracombe, about 15 minutes by car. If you are traveling in a group or larger family, there are stunning cottages for rent directly at the beach. After the main season you can also bring your dog to the beach.
A nice adventure is the 3-hour hike along the cost to Clyde Beach with impressive views. There are also convenient benches dotted around to enjoy the view.
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Kenyans were on Thursday left facing another month of high cost of money after the Central Bank left the key policy rate at 18 per cent, signaling its intention to keep lending rates at the current high levels.
The decision came against expectations that the bank would start the climb down from the tight monetary policy stance it has maintained since November.
Njuguna Ndung’u, the Central Bank governor who chairs the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), said the decision had been informed by the fact that credit expansion had not slowed down enough and the nine per cent inflation target had not been achieved to warrant the beginning of an easing cycle.
“The committee observed that there is need to maintain the current monetary policy stance to ensure that inflation continues to decline towards the target and to sustain the current exchange rate stability,” Prof Ndung’u said. “The Committee, therefore, decided to retain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 18.0 per cent.”
The MPC said its decision was also informed by the fact that the underlying inflation rate – which excludes the food and fuel price index – remains at 9.94 per cent, above the target of nine per cent.
Official statistics show that credit expansion stood at 24 per cent in March against the month’s target of 22 per cent.
The private sector’s uptake of credit has slowed since December when it stood at 31 per cent. In January, credit grew by 28 per cent before slowing down to 26 per cent in February and 24 per cent in March.
The MPC has stated that it plans to reduce the rate of credit expansion to 18 per cent by June.
Its decision won the support of analysts who pointed at the prevailing risk of high inflationary pressure arising from the crude oil market and its impact on other prices, including food in coming months.
Exchange rate volatility also remains a key concern in the market, making the policy decision rational, said Andrew Kasaine, the portfolio manager at British American Asset Managers.
Mr Kasaine said that the shilling was bound to weaken in the coming months because of the General Election.
“Even if supported by high interest rates, sentiment would still tilt the balance in favour of a weaker shilling,” he said supporting the CBK’s decision to stay on the side of caution.
“There is a risk of the Kenya shilling weakening with a cut in the CBR. This is because the fundamentals for the shilling are weak and the elections are bound to dampen sentiments, weakening the currency,” said Mr Kasaine.
A lower CBR, he said would reduce the attractiveness of shilling-denominated assets.
Razia Khan, the head of research for Africa at StanChart, said that although the bank had anticipated that the interest rates would stay on hold, the seemingly-favourable headline CPI print for April made the decision come as a surprise to the market.
In December, the MPC raised the benchmark rate to the highest level since it was introduced in June 2006.
The CBR rose by a total of 12.25 percentage points to 18 per cent where it has since remained as the MPC keeps a close watch on inflation and the exchange rate.
The MPC ramped up the benchmark rate aggressively from last October starting with four percentage points to 11 per cent and again to 16.5 per cent in November before ending the year at 18 per cent.
There has been uncertainty on the Kenya shilling exchange because fundamentals – such as the current account deficit reflecting a huge import-export gap – pointed towards a weak local unit if the benchmark rate was low. The deficit is now at 13.6 per cent.
Earlier, Citigroup had concluded that the MPC would leave the policy rate unchanged in their meeting yesterday, pointing to the position of a tight monetary policy stance by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the three-year Extended Credit Facility, under which Kenya has since January last year received more than $400 million.
“In the context of the caution expressed in the Letter of Intent and the IMF ECF Review, it seems likely the MPC will err on the side of caution and leave the policy rate on hold. Such a decision would be supported by the recent increase in fuel prices and continued uncertainty around the food harvest outlook.


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Much of the world is under the pressure of a credit crunch, including the little Baltic nation of Lithuania. Vilija Lobaciuviene is a well-known Lithuanian witch, and your opinion of her may depend on whether or not you have debt in collections. She has been hired by a debt collection firm to track down debt offenders.
The firm's director explains the decision to add Vilija to payroll: "Our new employee will help them to understand the situation, reconsider what is right and wrong and act accordingly. We will also help those who are in real trouble, suffering from psychological impact of bankruptcy and depression."
As you might imagine, hiring a witch on staff at a debt collection firm has its share of supporters and dissenters. Columnist Monika Bonckute commented, "This is return to the Dark Ages. If they really believe that this woman may help someone get money back, then there's something very wrong with this country." What do you make of this news?

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Everybody sees the world through a frame of reference. No one, but the gods, have the full picture. At least that is what the following tale from Hindu mythology seeks to communicate:
All the gods of the Hindu pantheon once went to Mount Kailas to pay their respects to Shiva, the destroyer. Brahma, the creator, came first on his goose, followed by Indra, the rain-god, on his elephant and Agni, the fire-god on his goat. Chandra, the moon-god, came riding his antelope. Vishnu, the guardian of the world, flew in on his eagle, the mighty Garuda. Yama, the god of death, was the last to arrive, delayed as usual by his mount, a buffalo. Garuda noticed that before entering Kailas, Yama’s eyes fell on a tiny sparrow, that had perched itself on a ledge near the gate, chirping a welcome song for all the gods. Yama frowned and crinkled his brow before shrugging his shoulders and joining the gods. Garuda, who was king of all birds, concluded that the days of the sparrow were numbered. Why else would the god of death frown on seeing it? Perhaps the sparrow would die of starvation on the cold icy slopes of Kailas. Garuda looked at the little bird — so young, innocent, eager to see the world. Overwhelmed with parental affection, Garuda took a decision: to keep the little sparrow out of Yama’s heartless reach. Taking the bird in the palm of his hands he flew across seven hills and seven rivers until he reached the forest of Dandaka. There in the hermitage of a sage called Pippalada he found a mango tree. “The sparrow will be safe here,” he said to himself. He built a nest on the mango tree, left the sparrow there and returned to Kailas, pleased with himself. Soon the gathering of the gods drew to a close. The gods began to leave, Brahma on his goose, Indra on his elephant, Agni on his goat, Chandra on his antelope. Vishnu came out along with Yama. At the gate, Yama turned to look at the ledge where he had seen the singing sparrow. Finding it empty, he smiled. Vishnu asked Yama, “Why are you smiling?” Yama answered, “When I was entering Kailas I saw this sparrow here that was destined to die today, eaten by a python that lives in the mango tree that grows in the hermitage of sage Pippalada in the forest of Dandaka, which as you know is far away. I wondered how the sparrow would travel the distance in a day. I was worried of all the repercussions that might follow if the bird does not die at the appointed hour in the appointed place. But somehow things have gone as planned and my account book is balanced. That is why I am smiling.” Vishnu divined what had happened and turned to Garuda. Garuda who had overheard the conversation did not know what to feel.
For the python, Garuda is the food-giver. For the sparrow, Garuda is the life-taker. But after Yama speaks, Garuda is nothing but an instrument of fate, part of a grand narrative not of his own making.
It is possible to narrate the story differently, without Yama and his account book. In such a story, Garuda’s spontaneous act of kindness goes horribly wrong because of the unfortunate coincidence of the python’s presence. In this story, the frame of reference is free will.
It is also possible to add a twist to this story. Garuda prays to Shiva for help and Shiva rescues the sparrow from the jaws of death, restores it to the safety of Kailas, overriding the account books of Yama. In this story, the frame of reference is God, who is greater than the gods.
Fate. Free will. God. Three frames of references that have sustained cultures for centuries. Three frames of references that can never be proved or disproved. Three frames of references that have to be believed. And when believed can help individuals and communities thrive.
Greeks sought Truth using reason: an understanding of the world that when argued at any time at any place yielded the same result.This was logos. Logic. Rationality. It gave birth to science and mathematics. It revealed how people are ‘actually’ born and how the sun ‘actually’ rises. It took man to the moon. But it never gave the reason why man exists on earth in the first place.
Science tell us ‘how’ not ‘why’. Explanations can never ever be solutions. Individuals need solutions. Cultures need solutions. A solution to the conundrum called life. A solution that gives meaning and purpose, tools to cope with crisis, justify ambition and build communities. One has no choice but to withdraw into constructed realities, cling to a frame of reference, any frame of reference with all its inherent limitations. There is no escape from myth.
Myths are however not tangible. To experience the idea of fate, free will or God one needs stories, symbols and rituals — language that is heard, seen and performed. The story of Garuda, for example, depending on the version chosen, helps establish the myth of fate, free will or God in the Hindu mind space. The body of stories, symbols and rituals that communicates a myth to a people is called mythology. All cultures — Hindu, Christian, Greek or American — are guided by a myth communicated through a mythology.
When myths and mythologies of cultures are compared with one another, there are bound to similarities and dissimilarities. Similarities reflect the humanity of a culture, dissimilarities its uniqueness. Hindus and Buddhists are similar in that they both believe in the wheel of rebirths but they are dissimilar in that only Hindus believe in the concept of eternal unchanging soul. Hindus and Muslims are similar in that they both accept God as being all-powerful, but they are dissimilar in that Muslims believe in one life and one way of reaching God, by following the path revealed to the prophet Muhammad.
It has been mankind’s endeavor to find a common understanding for the world, a common frame of reference, a common myth — a uniform civil code. This may not be possible as it would mean getting all of humanity to look at life through the same window and no other. An irrational window at that.
Any attempt to communicate myth rationally is doomed to failure. There are always questions that can challenge the discourse of fate, free will and God. In all cultures, therefore, mythology is far removed from reality and rationality: gods with three heads, demons with eight arms, virgin births, partings seas, promised lands, sacraments of fire and covenants of blood. This indifference to logic ensures myth is not reasoned with, but accepted unconditionally through a suspension of disbelief.
For the believer, myth is real. It makes rational sense. It cannot be argued with. It is sacred. This allows the myth to be communicated across generation and geography without distortion. Myth, however, is not static. Just as it informs history and geography, it is informed by history and geography. This is why beliefs and customs change over time. There was a time when people believed only members of a particular caste can enter a shrine. This belief is no longer encouraged. Myth once said people are unequal. Myth now says all people are equal. Yesterday the inequality of people was real. Today the equality of people is real.
We forget that human life is not governed by logic. Emotions that drive humanity — love, hate, fear, greed, ambition — cannot be rationalized. Human beings therefore cannot make sense of life through scientific evidence-based discourses. For the sake of survival and sanity, they need to believe in a frame of reference. They need myth. And myth needs mythology.

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Naturally, we all prefer big spaces with lots of storage room for all the rooms in the house. But what happens when you have to make do with a limited amount? This article is all about showing you how you can get the most out of the space available whilst achieving an amazing clean contemporary design to enjoy everyday.
The artists behind this brilliant and simple design located in the suburb of Epping, Sydney are the people at Minosa Design. The project is in fact a renovation of a 70’s kitchen so they didn’t even have the luxury of creating their own boundaries. This is a very good example for anyone looking to make the most put of their space available so pay attention to details. In this type of projects, everything matters. First of all, lets take the look at the design as a whole. The first thing you notice is that it is very clean and simple, incorporating no more than three colours. The immaculate white of the walls is dominant of course and acts as a background along with the grey of the metal, whilst rich reddish timber veneer surfaces comes as accents meant to create a powerful visual impact. Use this type of color choice for small spaces and they’ll feel much larger and roomy than if you would have painted the walls say blue, or even used a set of brown tiles, especially because white simply reflects light much better. In the same line of thought, the designers chose clear and simple shapes for all the furniture and features in the kitchen and used a big amount of lights, hidden behind counter tops to avoid overcrowding, keeping the design as simple as possible. Remember, every extra line, corner color will only make everything look crammed. And when you do try to achieve a simple and spacious feeling design like this, apply the same rules for every piece of it. I bet that the thin, white window frame was especially chosen to match the rest of the design. And that goes for the handrail and handles as well.
But the brilliance of this design stands of course in the fact that its makers managed to fit a kitchen, laundry room and small office in the same room. So you might ask yourselves why did they hide them behind large bi-folding doors? Is there a reason for it? Why hide them? Well, its for the same purpose of keeping the design as clean as possible and obtaining the biggest space possible. A simple timber wall is in fact nothing but a background which doesn’t draw attention to itself. So you almost don’t even notice it. But if the washing machine and office wouldn’t have been covered, their presence would have been noticed, drawing attention and visually crowding the place. Anyway, for the laundry at least is a very good choice as you don’t use it everyday so sliding a door from time to time is no big deal. The office? Can’t say. If the owner doesn’t use it very often than it’s the right way to do it but if he does, perhaps he should have opted for another choice. I do love the way the folding doors slide into the thickness of the wall, not interrupting the circulation. In any case, it is a wonderful clean contemporary design in which I’ve found a lot of inspiration. Hope you will too!


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Otto Energy pays Galoc debt
Otto Energy Ltd today said it has fully repaid the BNP Paribas financing facility, which was put in place in December 2012 to fund Otto’s share of the Galoc Phase II development, in the Palawan basin offshore the Philippines.
The Galoc oil field production performance in the first half of 2014 has been strong and, together with strong realised prices for Galoc crude, has allowed the accelerated repayment of this facility. The facility had tenor of December 2015 and was fully drawn to US$35.9 million in December 2013.
Future cashflows generated from the Galoc oil field will be used to fund exploration activity across Otto’s exciting portfolio of prospects in the Philippines and onshore East Africa. Otto thanks BNP Paribas for its support throughout the Galoc Phase II project, and looks forward to collaborating with the Bank in future opportunities.
Otto’s Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Allen, said: “The accelerated retirement of Otto’s financing facility is a demonstration of our constant focus on prudent balance sheet management. The Galoc oil field continues to deliver reliable production during a period of sustained high oil prices. Otto is now in an enviable position of having: strong cashflows being generated by the Galoc oil field production; no debt; and excellent exploration opportunities, including high-impact drilling programs, in the Philippines and onshore East Africa”.
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honored restaurant custom: we did not raise our prices. Our costs have gone up but thanks to our faithful customers we've stayed busy and volume is letting us keep our prices low. True Thai appetizers range from $3.75 for Vegetable Fried Egg Rolls to $8.50 for the Golden Wheel of Shrimp and Ham Delight. Soups start at $3.95 and are mostly under $10 except for our seafood-rich Potak Combination Seafood Soup.
Salads are from $5.50 for the tofu-lettuce Yala Muslim Salad to $12.95 for our signature Crispy Catfish Salad with Fresh Green Mango. Curries are in the $8.95-11.95 range, with Stuffed Squid with Panang Curry our most expensive menu item at $15.95. Wok items are priced much like our curries with some exceptions for pricier seafood. Noodle and fried rice dishes are $8.95 to $10.95.
There are cheaper "Thai" restaurants in town, but we think our prices are the most reasonable of all the fine dining Thai establishments. We are committed to holding the line on higher prices because we'd rather have a full house and modest profits over high prices and empty tables.
True Thai also understands that even our modest prices can be a little steep for some people in these tough times. Don't be shy about splitting an entrée if you're not big eaters, and recognize that the best values are always the vegetarian options. You can also buy our curry and sukiyaki stocks to fix at home.
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Battling dramatic changes in the U.S. retail market, Ralph Lauren is slashing its department store distribution.
In a Nutshell: As Ralph Lauren Corp. continues its “Way Forward” strategic plan aimed at driving quality of sales up by moderating discount levels across all regions, the company said Tuesday that it’s set to exit between 20 percent and 25 percent of “underperforming” U.S. department stores by the end of the fiscal year. The move comes as department stores are battling decreased store traffic in malls they often anchor, shifting consumer buying patterns that often favor e-commerce and a saturated overall retail scene.
Jane Nielsen, chief financial officer, said on a conference call that the plan to cut department store distribution is about halfway through its target and would be completed by the second half of fiscal 2018 that ends in April 1. However, Nielsen said the company’s e-commerce business with its retail partners remains strong. Ralph Lauren’s signature standalone stores, which stood at 467 at the end of the quarter, are expected to be about flat with the same time last year by the end of this fiscal year.
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The company said it also reduced the number of stock-keeping units 20 percent for fall, producing a more focused, higher margin assortment, and it shortened lead times to get 35 percent of its business on a six-month calendar and 90 percent on a nine-month cycle by the end of fiscal 2018 to drive improved buying and reduce markdowns.
The strategic plan helped in generating 210 basis points of adjusted gross margin improvement in the first quarter, while lowering our inventory levels 31 percent from last year.
Sales: In the first quarter ended July 1, revenue decreased 13 percent to $1.35 billion from $$1.55 billion a year earlier, driven by distribution and brand exits, a strategic reduction in shipments and promotional activity to increase quality of sales, as well as due to lower consumer demand. North America revenue fell 17 percent to $710 million, European revenue decreased 14 percent to $323 million and Asian revenue dropped 1 percent $209 million.
Earnings: Net income in the quarter was $59.5 million compared to a loss of $10.9 million in the year-ago period. Operating income in the quarter was $90 million, including restructuring-related and other charges of $47 million, compared to a loss of $31.2 million last year.
CEO’s Take: Patrice Louvet, president and CEO, said: “While we are addressing challenges in our business, we have significant opportunity ahead and we’re moving forward with urgency. Ralph [Lauren, executive chairman and chief creative officer] and I are focused on actively evolving the brand expression and consumer experience so we can ultimately renew growth and get back to leading. We are continuing to build a strong foundation for future growth, as evidenced by our progress this quarter on the key elements of the Way Forward plan.”
Retail sales growth picked up in July compared to recent months, helped by strength in e-commerce and by a slight recovery in department store sales.Read more
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Can the 2022 Rivian R1T Really Be the Best Pickup Truck on the Market?
The electric pickup truck revolution is coming, and we all better prepare for it. Although the Ford Lightning has made a big boom, and the Tesla Cybertruck is, well, technically a thing, the 2022 Rivian R1T has been the golden boy anyone who has been paying attention is waiting to see. Rivian has systematically been working toward making not only the best electric pickup truck on the market but the best pickup truck, period – and they may have done it.
The 2022 Rivian R1T might be the best pickup truck on the market
Aside from the Rivian R1T being the first major production electric truck to hit the U.S. market, it very well may be the best truck, period. The Folks at MotorTrend have been lucky enough to actually drive the very truck that may catalyze the electric truck movement.
Like everything else in these wacky modern times, the idea of an electric truck has been subject to the politics of the day. Some automakers are worried that although the pickup truck is beyond popular (it’s more of a belief system), most truck drivers are too politically conservative to go for it. Aside from that sentence (and the politics it references) being absurd, the Rivian R1T might be so good that it bludgeons through any political barriers.
Could it be? After years of some of the most politically dissonant times in recent history, that the Rivian R1T could mend our country. It would be the most American thing ever to have our nation’s biggest issue solved by a pickup truck.
What is the Rivian R1T and why is it the best pickup truck?
Rivian has given this pickup truck so many features it’s hard even to know where to begin. From built-in electric kitchens to Star Wars-themed maneuvering abilities, the 2022 Rivian R1T truly should be the best pickup truck ever made.
The Rivian is closer in size to a Honda Ridgeline or Ford Maverick than an F-150 or GMC Sierra. However, it has all the power of the big trucks and then some. The two motors at each axle deliver 415 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels and 420 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque, and Rivian claims a 0-60 time of 3.0 seconds.
Can electric trucks go off-road?
The Rivian R1T is no tarmac-only city truck. Although the interior is finished more like a Caddilac than a Ford, the Rivian R1T was made to crush the trails and boulders. Part of what makes the Rivian so dominant off-road is that it has a motor at each wheel that directly controls the amount of power for each wheel to gain maxim hook up, otherwise known as torque vectoring.
Also, because of these four motors, Rivian has made multiple driving modes that utilize this feature for several different applications. For on-road driving, MotorTrend testers verify that the “All-Purpose” mode is super snappy and tons of fun, even from stoplight to stoplight.
The torque-vectoring isn’t just an off-road feature. MotorTrend mentions using it to throw the best pickup truck on the market through some tarmac corners, too.
“We activated Sport mode, pushed hard enough into a sharp bend to provoke a little understeer, and then nailed the throttle. We felt the R1T’s torque-vectoring superpowers at work: The outside-rear motor powered up and brought the R1T’s nose around, and we blasted out of the turn like the Millennium Falcon—and this with four occupants in the cab, several hundred pounds of gear in the bed, and all-terrain tires.”
The Rivian R1T is going to change the game
There is still plenty of work to be done in the push for a more electrified future. Infrastructure is still the largest hurdle in this campaign, but customer buy-in is also a major piece of the puzzle. If Rivian production can deliver on all the lofty promises of the testers and PR stunts, the Rivian should make a serious dent on that part.
With more features that one journalist can explain, this writer humbly suggests that drivers interested in the future of electric trucks seriously look at what Rivian is doing. This truly may be the best pickup truck ever made.


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Today the Kicking the Seat Podcast ventures to the dying star known as Morten Tyldum's Passengers. The much-maligned Chris Pratt/Jennifer Lawrence vehicle has been torpedoed by critics, so it's no surprise that Ian is first in line to defend a film that's being called "Titanic in Space" (and not in a good way).
Joining him is a galactic federation of righteous reviewers, including David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews, and Don Shanahan of Every Movie Has a Lesson. Harry Egbo also drops in to offer Ian some much needed support, and to keep this episode from becoming a full-fledged public intervention!
Is Passengers an empty homage to much better films, or is there something meatier beneath its glossy, star-powered surface? You'll find out in this exciting, spoiler-filled discussion, which has so many references to Jason X, we're pretty sure Todd Farmer is owed royalties!
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The frame is a stiff and lightweight precision-welded box-section structure made of stainless steel, the same material used for the body itself. This choice of material brings benefits in terms of high corrosion resistance and a long service life. The exhaust system, catalytic converter and exhaust filter are all also made of stainless steel.
A perfect working space
The driver's compartment in the Volvo 8400 Low Entry is spacious and offers you full control over both your vehicle and the surrounding traffic. The driver's environment is ergonomically designed and all the controls are easily accessible. The instrument panel accompanies the steering wheel when it is adjusted, so you always have the instruments at the right distance and the most convenient angle. Generous glass panels and the large rear-view mirrors provide a good field of vision all round.
Easy on the environment
The Volvo 8400 is approved according to Euro 3 standards, which means it produces low emission levels.
The driver is in full control
The instrument panel has an information display that is linked to the on-board electronic system. If a serious fault occurs, the driver is alerted and advised to stop, and the display indicates what has happened. In the event of a minor problem, the display shows what should be rectified. When the time for the next service approaches, the electronic system provides plenty of advance warning. In addition, the driver can check how much fuel the bus is using at any given moment in time, over a given distance or over a specified period of time.


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The must-have for all those who want to turn their Panigale V4 into a real racing bike. Exhaust made of titanium which, in addition to ensuring maximum performance, provides an even more aggressive style to the supersport bike, and fairings made of high quality material, to ensure lightness and enhance the typical racing look of the bike, are just some of the racing components included in this set. The racing accessories that all most demanding ducatistas were waiting for.
Panigale V4 (up to 2021)
Panigale V4 R
Panigale V4 S (up to 2021)
Panigale V4 SP (up to 2021)
Panigale V4 S CORSE
To be mounted together with part no. 97180851AA and carbon or plastic wings on V4/V4S 2018-2019.
The package includes: complete exhaust system, lower and upper racing fairings, larger headlight fairing, swinging arm cover, carbon protection for generator casing, caps for plugging rear-view mirror holes, set for removing the number plate holder, frame cover kit, carbon chain lug, brake lever protection, brake lever protection adapter, side non-slip stickers for fuel tank.Code: 97980972AA
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