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I know that little else I do in my life will be as unique and rewarding as those two years. Living outside of my comfort zone for such an extended period of time was a challenge in both obvious and not-so-obvious ways. And yet, as I make the slow, steady transition back into American life, I am realizing that Swaziland became my new normal. That my perspective has changed in irreversible ways.
I am grateful for all that Peace Corps and Swaziland gave me and I hope that I can retain that sense of appreciation for as long as I live.
I cannot imagine how I would have survived those two years without the kind emails, letters, and care packages I received. My blog is but an attempt to show my appreciation to those who took the time to read it and support me. It has been a privilege to share my experience with all of you. I hope I was able to give you but a glimpse of this so-often forgotten country.
Below are a few highlights from my blog; entries I believe encapsulate my time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Swaziland:
I’m running an hour late. Four months and I’m already functioning on APT (African People’s Time – a legitimate phenomenon that’s been confirmed by a fellow Kenyan PCV). I get out of the khombi after taking a roundabout route back from visiting a friend in a nearby town and run/walk to my hut. Roughly ten minutes later I'm sweating. It is not yet 10 in the morning. Awesome.
I find my host bobhuti (brothers) and our carpenter friend, essentially an uncle, planting mango and orange trees behind my hut. Make (Mother) is sweeping the yard. I come bolting through the gate and yell a rushed greeting. They humor my hurried and broken siSwati with knowing smiles and return to their tasks.
As I hastily change, throw my notebook into my book bag, grab my last, lonely orange - taking a mental note that soon all I’ll have to eat are a few slices of bread and soy sauce - I run through my head all the questions I need to be prepared to ask. I’m going to my community’s clinic today and as the most non-medical human being on the planet, I’m obviously well-versed in the correct comments to make in such an establishment. Great, I’m screwed.
When I arrive to the clinic, already I’m getting the same feeling I did on previous visits: they are busy and incredulous at my seemingly constant presence asking inane questions about staff size, their services and how many people on average they see. But today I persevere and stand my ground; I made this appointment weeks ago and I intend on staying the entire day to observe, shadow and learn.
One of the nurses reluctantly shuffles me into the first examining room, bringing me a chair. This is the family planning room and today the head nurse, a midwife, is in charge of consultations. Patients are seen according to the numbered slip they paid 2 rand for at the booth down the road at the inkhudla (government offices). Since today is a Friday, the wait isn’t terribly long and the clinic will probably see 30 or so people. Unlike Tuesdays when the patient load can be upwards of a 100 or more.
Woman after baby-clad woman enters the small, cramped space, each here for a variety of prenatal, postnatal and birth control needs. The majority are here for the injection to prevent pregnancy. The first patient, a young woman seemingly no older than myself, is pregnant with her fourth child and is HIV positive. The nurse explains the procedure for PMTCT (Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission), examines her and gives her a follow up appointment. Most sessions last only ten minutes and in about two hours time we’ve seen a dozen women.
They completely avoid my gaze, which I can only surmise must appear cold and clinical as I sit in the background taking occasional notes. No matter how hard I try to catch their eyes to offer an encouraging word or inquire about their child, they ignore all my attempts. They are painfully shy, speaking barely above a whisper. I feel the colonizer and they the colonized, only instead of land, I’m occupying the most private area of their lives. It’s a strange new feeling and at this moment, I’ve never been more aware of my skin color and the privileges it has afforded me.
I’m moved to the curative room where the nurse practitioner is stationed. This is the catch-all room and gets everything from STI’s, some admitted and others posed as bath water burns, to a 29-year old woman who has symptoms of stroke. I ask the nurse how common this is; she remarks that due to the high rate of HIV they see this more often than would be normal. As I sit, I notice an ostentatious sticker on the filing cabinet: US AID: From the American People. It’s bizarre to see it here in this cramped room; I feel disconnected from something that could easily be stuck on any undergrads Mac Book. And yet here I am, with both this sticker and a never-ending stream of ill, poverty-stricken people who are barely kept afloat by the mounds of outside aid this country receives.
I’m still trying to conceptualize this apparent contradiction when a woman in her 50’s walks in. She has a sculpted face, no wrinkles and kind yet scared eyes. She is waiting on the results of her HIV test. As the nurse talks to her, the lab technician comes in carrying a slip of paper ripped out of a notebook. I see a name written and the word “positive.” Apparently the woman had tested before, but in denial had “clinic shopped,” a common enough practice the nurse tells me where those who are positive take multiple tests in hopes that there was a mix up in the lab or a badly administered test. Mostly, they are not ready to come to terms with their status.
Normally the woman would be counseled, but as the expert client (an HIV-positive individual who works at the clinic and helps the newly positive cope with a their changed existence) is out that day, she is merely told to come back Tuesday to get her CD4 count taken. As she gets up to leave, the nurse reminds her to bring her partner with her so he can be tested. By the look on her face, that’s highly unlikely.
It only took a few moments, but I had just witnessed someone’s life change in a way I can hardly understand. Yet it was all so normal, so routine. I feel numb, unable to understand how it could get to this point. This is the beginning of my real education, my real exposure to a pandemic that has up until this point been articles in news magazines and the topic of conferences in far-off, well-lit, air-conditioned auditoriums.
I’ve never been so close to the reality, and there is nothing dramatic or momentous about it. Only another victim added, disappearing into the nameless mob of those who just happened to be born in a country and continent where the combination of colonialism, poverty, gender inequality, corruption and a whole host of factors contributed to their likelihood of infection.
I could have easily been her, but instead I’m sitting on this side of history, disgustingly healthy, obscenely well educated and most importantly, transient. In two years I can escape this, I can get on a plane and fly back to the safety of suburban comforts, away from constant strain of heat, poverty and disease. It’s a strange knowledge to have, well-understood by the patients: they look at me and see only a voyeur, someone who has come to get a “life experience” and then return to tell of my valiant trials and tribulations in this strange African land.
I would have left dejected, defeated and useless had it not been for the nurses. I’ve heard much about the lack of training, professionalism and humanity of nurses and other medical staff in this country. Perhaps I’m no judge of how to run a clinic, but the women I met that day instilled in me a shred of hope for this community, for this country. They were well spoken, compassionate and thoughtful about a disease whose collateral damage they are barely able to stem.
Perched on a stool in the back room, eating a shared lunch of Pap, beef and curry, I listen intently as they impart their war stories to me. They are not blind to the odds, yet they keep showing up every day. I’m told that I am welcome anytime and my help is greatly appreciated. That help will most likely be pill counting with other volunteers. But I relish the thought of even such a menial task as that.
As the afternoon winds down, I walk home, in deep thought about my day. I cross the main road and start down my gravel one. I hear the familiar cries of my Swazi name from neighbors. The women at the grinding mill are still there – and they shout their usual greeting my way. I enter my homestead and see my family bustling around: Make is feeding the chickens, the kids are preparing dinner over the open fire and the goats are wandering back from their daily adventures.
I fetch my book and take a seat on my front stoop. It is by far my favorite place to sit – I can watch the dying light and feel the forgiving breeze. The nearby Lubombo plateau frames a picture of budding acacia trees and Swazi women with bundles on their heads on their way to their respective homesteads. Often, one of my host sisters brings over a mat for me to sit on so I don’t get my skirt dirty.
It is in this place that I find solace, that I can make sense of what I’ve seen each day. Sometimes I don’t even read, just gaze around at my surroundings. In effect, just exist in this strange, new environment. I must look bizarre to passerby and my host family, but I chuckle to myself upon realizing this, since I’m sure my pale complexion among other strange habits already elicits such thoughts. Can’t get much weirder when you are already plenty weird.
I stand up and enter my hut, noticing the huge spider web around my door. Looks like I will have some visitors tonight. I start dinner, only to discover the power is out. Looks like it’s a bread supper and bath-by-candlelight kind of evening.
Originally published on Oct. 29, 2010
The little things
Dusk is my favorite time of the day. The sun has finally set, the heat has begun to dissipate and my front stoop is the perfect place to soak in the cool breeze that dries my sweaty skin. I think that one of the most enduring images of my service will be the scene I see before me: the dirt road, the scraggly trees, high grasses all set in the backdrop of the Lubombo plateau. Even as the seasons have changed, winter to spring to summer, the picture has remained stunning in its ever-changing form.
My family has learned that I will sit for at least an hour before I head in to cook dinner. I read, I write in my journal or date book, I wave hello to neighbors and friends passing by on their way home. Often my older bhuti (brother) will come over to discuss some important matter, like my electricity bill or to inquire about my day. Babe (Father) will shout his greetings, flashing his dashing smile my way. Make (Mother) will remark on the weather, always in siSwati and we will struggle through our conversation, which always ends in good hearted giggles on both sides.
And then bosisi bami (my sisters) will show up. Without fail I watch for their evening arrival, bringing in the goats from their off-site grazing. First the timbuti (goats) will thunder through the gates and begin attacking the grass and shrubs around my hut. Then I will see the girls. One, age 12 or so, is the picture of an African princess. Slender limbs, tall neck and high cheekbones. Sometimes I see her standing still on the road, her stance proud and regal. Then she will bound towards me, her ethereal smile and gangly strides revealing her youth.
Next is my drama queen, age 9 and just full of it. Always the show off, she will do her silly dances down the dirt drive way and giggle like a fiend. Small for her age, her stunted growth most likely due to a lack of nutrients in her diet during early development (a much too common ailment she shares with many Swazi youth), she nevertheless has energy matched by no American child I’ve ever met. Her eyes sparkle, her smile electrifies and I can’t help but fall madly in love.
The two of them can turn around any terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Whether it’s the way they throw down their cards during Crazy 8’s with such flourish that the deck pile often shatters. Or when we have spontaneous photo shoots with my phone and they dance and sing with reckless abandon in the dying light. They will knock on my door and bring me maize they’ve cooked for me and shout joyous “good nights!” as they saunter back to the main house.
It is these moments at the end of the day that I must compare with those at the beginning.
There are mornings when I don’t want to get out of bed. When it’s 5:30 and I can feel the sun’s heat already infiltrating my hut and my day promises little more than frustration and stagnation. When even the whirl of my fan cannot keep me cool and the thought of doing my chores makes me turn around and pray for sleep once more, chores that with running water would take mere minutes. Sometimes just the knowledge that I have to trudge through perilous grasses to reach a dark, damp latrine full of over-sized lizards and infested with flies gives me pause to contemplate my sanity in signing up for two years of this. What was once a morning adventure against the elements has turned into a burden from which I garner little satisfaction in achieving.
And yet, after dealing with the mundane necessities required of living in the conditions of a hut in rural Swaziland, I still have to steel myself for “doing my job.” For putting on a dress and sandals, packing my shoulder bag and setting off in the dirt towards dilapidated buildings where I will wait for meetings to start hours late, for counterparts to cancel on me without even a phone call and to witness a poverty that I had once only seen in news magazines. And to realize that I’m increasingly able to pick out community members who are obviously ill with AIDS. Their gauntness too extreme; their hollow eyes too desperate.
Everything is extreme here. The highs are unbelievably high, the lows are incredibly low. Yet what amazes me is that they are brought on by such small human acts and conditions. I can feel my faith in humanity crashing on top of me and then my sisi (sister) will run up with her English homework and I feel lifted. I’ll be watching an episode of Entourage, my mind completely monopolized by images of American wealth and excess, and then I hit the stop button, walk out my door and watch teenagers wearing threadbare clothing amble by pushing wheelbarrows with sacks of donated maize from the local NGO. It can all be so jarring.
But what makes it all worth it are the relationships. My host family, who are some of the most gentle and welcoming people I’ve ever met. The countless community members who want to help their neighbors and friends, giving up time and energy for little or no pay. The young people who meet every Saturday to practice skits and dances they will perform at schools and functions to raise awareness about HIV, poverty and inequality. The counterpart who walked me home, speaking of his dreams for his drama club and his work to spread the word about male circumcision. It is these people who make me get out of bed every day. It is their struggles that make me remember that my physical and mental discomfort is only temporary; theirs have lasted a lifetime.
These past couple months have been no doubt trying. I’ve strained to turn project ideas into reality, to secure my role in the schools and to find an overriding purpose in my work here. I’ve been cancelled on, been disappointed by meetings and counterparts and sweated more in two months than probably my entire life. I’ve spent countless hours in my hut, stewing over daily failures and relentless heat. But I cherish the tiny, fleeting successes. I’ve sensed the painfully slow progress I’ve made: to integrate, to “make a difference,” to learn, to exist.
I can see how a passerby would deem this area as desolate. Daily I see white South Africans drive by in their SUVs, puzzled by the appearance of a sweaty American among so many Swazis, registering for a moment this community along the tar road, its ramshackle buildings and huts, its bowlegged children, its punishing temperatures appearing as flickering waves of heat rising from the horizon.
But they do not know this place as I do. They do not know what it is like to walk in a sea of Swazi children on their way to school. Or the warm greetings of a member of the inner council, dressed in a colorful print, brandishing a walking stick and a wearing the widest grin when he spots me at the stash. They do not know the joy of a simple hello from a friend screeching by on his used, fluorescent green bicycle. Or the shared relief of an evening rain in the lowveld.
I’ve begun to realize why two years are necessary to make sense of it all. To understand how to deal with the intense feelings of both joy and pain. To accept that the world is and will always be imperfect. And to discover my role amidst all of this. “This” being the journey. Not the object. Never the object.
Originally published Feb. 18, 2011
A Bike Ride to Remember
They’ve been asking for weeks. Begging, pleading, staring at me with those big, round African child eyes, knowing those National Geographic-worthy expressions will somehow wear me down.
Today is the day. The weather is perfect. A sentence so rarely uttered in this part of the country. It is now winter in the lowveld, a fleeting, pleasant 3-month period of time when the days are warm and breezy and the nights cool enough for maybe a duvet cover. I wear pants and a T-shirt to bed and have never slept better.
I slowly roll my bicycle from its resting place beside the wall to the wall outside, careful to not get the wheels stuck on the fly-away makeshift screen on my burglar bars that I really need to fix one of these days. The older girl is sitting on the ledge of the smaller verandah at the main house, observing me. She sees the bike and immediately bounds over, breathless and excited. The youngest boy is right behind her. They look up at me with wonderment in their eyes, knowing that I’m finally giving into their request. They ask me to wait while they collect the younger girl, which I happily allow as I need to fill the tires with air anyway.
As I push my bike out of the gate, I reiterate my rules to them: no running directly ahead of the bike, watch for cars on the main dirt road and no grabbing at my seat or tire from behind. I adjust my helmet, swing my leg over and start to pedal. They squeal and start sprinting alongside me, egging me on, screaming “Faster, faster, faster!” I indulge them, grinning as I gather speed and start to pull away from them, their skinny legs a blur as they try to keep up.
I look behind to see three grinning faces, all are intent on catching me. I yell to them that I’m going to take a left onto the dirt path up ahead. I am intent on finding one of the back roads we had taken on a firewood-gathering expedition. This path is easier for them, since it requires me to go slower to avoid the numerous hurdles in my way.
The scenery is as I remember from last August when I first arrived. Winter has decimated the once lush greenery that only a few months ago had covered this flat and seemingly endless savannah. Now the earth is brown and dusty, the only plants are the ever-present thorn bushes.
The little boy signals us to stop, as he sees a family of sparrows in the nearby field. He has brought his slingshot, a past time he has become obsessed with over the past two weeks as he tries to hit every bird he sees on the homestead. I slow down and we wait as he prepares his shot. It goes long, so we continue on, coming to an opening of the path. I’ve found the road I wanted, so I let the kids decide our direction.
They lead me into the forest, not exactly bike-able territory. I realize as we go deeper I should’ve requested the other, more traveled path. No matter, the high grasses are no longer so foreboding and there is a small footpath I can follow. We veer to the right, towards some scattered homesteads and in the direction of one of my counterpart’s houses. While I had only been once during her house blessing ceremony back in October, I know the general area where she lives.
As we come out of the forest, the terrain appears rougher. Bumpy, rocky and full of the scattered thorn bushes. I steer clear as best as I can, though my exposed calves get a bit scratched up. The kids run ahead, happy to be able to beat me as I struggle to navigate this ill-advised path.
We stop at my counterpart’s house to inquire whether she is home. Only her children are, the youngest yelling a greeting to me. He recognizes me as he often accompanies his mother to support group meetings. A patient and happy child, I can see he is helping his siblings with household chores. I wave goodbye and tell them to inform their mother I stopped by.
We journey on, the first signs of the kids’ fatigue starting to set in. I jump off the bike, walking it so as to allow them to catch their breath. But soon the path flattens out and I can’t help myself. We must be on a slight hill because I can see the rest of the valley positioned slightly below us. Homesteads dot the landscape, which is alternatively lit up by the dying afternoon sun and darkened by huge, towering clouds above. It looks like a piecemeal quilt, some of the land light shades of brown and green and some of it dark. All of this set in the backdrop of the Lubombo plateau, a mammoth piece of topography.
I ride along a fence overlooking a maize field that has long been harvested. It stretches away from us, its seemingly dead-looking appearance hiding the sleeping life it will once again give next planting season. The days of fresh maize have tapered off; now most Swazis have set aside their crop to dry and take to the grinding mill. My own family has constructed a holding area. I’ve seen various other contraptions in my community, similar is design to my Babe’s (Father’s), made of recycled wire, netting and scrap wood.
The path widens as we approach the main dirt road to Ngcina. It’s my road. I look back at the kids, the youngest girl clearly starting to get bored. I ask them if they’d like to go home, knowing it is relatively close by. They insist we continue onto the next chiefdom, a not-so-close destination that is farther into the bush.
I compromise, saying we’ll go as far as the top of the hill that leads to that community. As we pass homesteads situated along the road, people wave and gape at the spectacle we make.
A group of schoolchildren pass, eyeing us blankly, until I greet them and unleash tiny grins on their faces. Some men are lounging around a large tree as I screech past, racing the kids towards a farther tree. I yell a hurried greeting, their response lost in the wind.
We stop for a rest, all three of them clearly spent. I turn the bike around and announce it is time to return home. They protest, they want to keep going, but I can see in their eyes they are ready for their dinner and baths. I walk the bike most of the way back, stopping to greet some of my community members, including the counterpart who I tried to visit earlier. The kids patiently wait for me as I converse with her about a meeting next week and connecting with another community member on a girls’ empowerment project.
Finally we arrive home, dirty, tired and hungry. The littlest is wearing my helmet proudly, marching around the yard. My host parents sit on grass mats on the smaller veranda with some guests, laughing as we roll through the gate. My Babe announces in siSwati that we have arrived, a wide grin on his face. The kids and I say our goodnights and head our separate ways. The timing is perfect; the sun as all but set, its dying orange light barely peaking over the horizon.
As I close up for the night, ready for my own bath and dinner, I sigh in satisfaction in a day well spent. I know I must cherish these fleeting moments and memories. Of kids running alongside my bike on paths long traveled by generations of Swazis. Of nature barely touched by mankind, whose only sign of intervention are small walkways deep in the forest. It is a world of shared livelihood, a balanced relationship between the wild and human beings. As close to each other as can be possible.
While it all seems so normal and routine now, too soon will I be back in the world of concrete and road signs and stoplights. Of manicured lawns and street lights and brick walkways. But for the time being, I love the anarchy of the bush. No rules, no time, endless dirt paths and laughing children. I will hold on to this existence until I must leave this place. But not yet. Not yet.
Originally published June 24, 2011


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In anticipation of the release of Max Fleming Duets, Fleming granted his first interview in who knows how long. In it, he speaks candidly about the experience of working with some of today's stars, and also shares memories of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and others.
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1_ landscapes of gentrification
2_ workshop: x-plore the x
3_ x-hibition_Elisava School of Design
5_ x-hibition_Eina Centre of Art and Design
6_ conclusions: coming soon!
issue 1: finding the concept
issue 2: shaping the idea
after observing the movements and transformations of different neighbourhoods in Barcelona, and the duality of interests that exists, we aim to generate a reactive installation which helps to further understand the needs of the neighbours, creating a balance between both gentrification agents, through a process of collaboration and experimentation
landscapes of gentrification
in the last decades big cities have gone through transformation regarding services and population, which normally results in the change of an area's identity. These variations aren't always in favour of the local neighbours and come from the political or economical interests of external agents, which end up causing a rise in the cost of living which locals can't face, causing them to leave, thus progressively shifting the neighbourhood's lifestyle.
this process is denominated gentrification, and can have different consequences.
through this project we want to explore the changes in a district of Barcelona in collaboration with it's inhabitants, creating a participatory process in which the identity and interests of the area are at heart, while also allowing external agents to have an input and bring in ideas that affect the place in a positive way.
x-plore the x
as part of our initial research & preparation we did a 1-day workshop with sociedad 0, where we explored different landmarks of Poblenou district from different perspectives and senses, and then represented each place with a reactive installation.
x-hibition is an itinerant journal that will go around different locations, such as design universities and cultural centres of Barcelona. the first edition took place at Elisava School of Design.
it is a way to present the X platform and explain the status of our current project. that's why the section for x_1 move away changes in each exhibition.
in the second edition of x-hibition it was featured in the main hall of Eina Centre of Art and Design, as well as a talk where the col·lec x team debated whether gentrification affects the whole city or just isolated parts of Barcelona, and moreover whether it can bring positive effects to an area despite being seen as a negative process.
in order to approach to subject in the most transversal way possible, a team of multi-disciplinary students is being put together. each person has a different speciality but everyone will work together on the project as a whole.
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No-mow lawns continued.
Lawns do not have to be grass.
If you can get around the idea that a lawn is grass you can have a couple of other no mow lawn options that are also ecologically sound and very pleasurable to the user.
Hobbs and Hopkins Ltd a company here in the Pacific Northwest puts out a couple of different types of lawn mixes. One is called Pro-Time Fleur de Lawn, developed in conjunction with Oregon State University. This is a low maintenance lawn requiring little or no mowing, limited or no irrigation and no fertilization after it is established.
This mixture consists of low growing flowering English Daisies and Baby Blue Eyes. Yarrow millefolium, which has a feather like soft foliage, and Strawberry Clover another low growing plant in the legume family. The clover produces it’s own nitrogen and essentially ‘feeds’ the other plants.
Included in this mix is a dwarf perennial ryegrass, which is also fine textured and low growing.
This company has another ground cover that is called Fragrant Herbal Lawn Seed Mix.
This again is a sound choice requiring little or no fertilizers, limited watering and mowing depending on preferences. The mixture contains Roman Chamomile, Strawberry Clover and Sweet Alyssum as well as low-growing grasses and other herbaceous plants for a complete ground cover. This lawn has an interesting ‘feel’ and a wonderful sweet fragrance from the Alyssum.
Both are great choices for earth friendly lawn covers and a fantastic way to reduce you lawn care work.
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A critical question for Copenhagen will be the type of international framework and financial support that will catalyze mitigation actions in the developing world.
This paper explains why climate finance should not be overly focused on how to achieve “one off” emissions reductions from a handful of larger developing countries. The 2012 framework should catalyse transformational change rewarding countries that are committed to shifting their economic pathways in ways that combine climate change and developmental goals.
Climate Compatible Development Pathway
This analysis shows that much can be learnt from the mitigation efforts undertaken by a growing number of pioneering developing countries seeking to switch to low carbon development strategies. At the Copenhagen Climate Conference this December, governments must agree on providing financial mechanisms that incentivise developing countries to carry out transformational Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) that aim to decarbonise their development pathway over time.
A growing number of pioneering developing countries – including Guyana, Mexico, South Africa, Costa Rica, The Maldives and Tuvalu – are already acting to switch to low carbon economies. No longer do these countries portray development and climate responsibility as clashing priorities. Their efforts to shift to a climate compatible development pathway can inspire others to follow suit, as well as shorten the international learning curve about the types of institutional frameworks best suited to implement developing country mitigation actions.
E3G’s latest briefing paper – “How Can Copenhagen Support Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions in Pioneering Developing Countries?” – explains why the global climate finance infrastructure needs to reward transformational projects and move away from overly relying on financing “cheap tones of carbon”.

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Unruptured cerebral aneurysms (UCAs) have an overall seven percent prevalence in Chinese adults ages 35 to 75, according to a study published on Oct. 15 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
A cross-sectional study conducted from June 2007-2011 by Ming-Hua Li, MD, of Shanghai’s Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, and colleagues measured the prevalence of UCAs by using three-dimensional time of flight magnetic resonance angiography (3D-TOF MRA) in 4,813 adults from two randomly selected urban and suburban communities from two districts in Shanghai.
Participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire with basic demographic information and underwent a physical health screening prior to 3D-TOF MRA. Once all study participants were screened, three blinded radiologists interpreted the collected data to identify location and size of the UCAs, as well as estimate their overall age and sex-specific prevalence.
Results indicated that 369 UCAs were discovered in 336 people, 130 of whom were men and 230 who were women. 4,077 participants did not have any UCAs. The overall prevalence of UCAs in this population was seven percent. Eighty-one percent of the aneurysms were found in the internal carotid artery, and 90.2 percent had a maximum diameter of less than five millimeters. UCAs peaked at ages 55 to 64 in both sexes, though they were found more commonly in women.
“We noted that the prevalence of UCAs was higher in women than in men, and the mean maximum aneurysm diameter was also larger in women,” wrote Li and colleagues. “Therefore, our ﬁnding is in line with the hypothesis that decreases in estrogen concentration and estrogen-receptor density may contribute to an increased risk for cerebral aneurysms in women.”


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Energy Union Strategy is delivering
The fourth report on the State of the Energy Union, adopted this week, highlights the progress of the European Commission’s Energy Union strategy.
In recent years, the European Union has been fighting climate change at a rapidly increasing rate. European policies implemented over the last five years have sought to put the EU on the right track to fully embrace the clean energy transition which is helping to create new jobs and a healthier environment for consumers.
Beyond modernising European energy and climate policy, the Energy Union boosts the clean energy transition of the European economy in key sectors, in line with commitments under the Paris Agreement, while ensuring a socially fair transition. Building a resilient Energy Union with a forward-looking climate and energy policy has been one of the political priorities of the Juncker Commission.
The report is accompanied by two documents showing progress made in renewable energy and energy efficiency. In parallel the Commission is also putting forward a report on the implementation of the strategic action plan on batteries and a communication for more efficient and democratic decision making in EU energy and climate policy.
It is likely that the next European mandate will see energy policy as a key pillar of its legislative strategy.


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Who is she dating right now?
According to our records, Laura Smet is possibly single. Her last relationship was when Jocelyn Quivrin and Laura Smet were in a relationship.
Laura Smet has been in relationships with Jocelyn Quivrin (2003), Julien Delajoux ( - present) and Frédéric Beigbeder.
Laura Smet is a 32 year old French Actress born on 15th November, 1983 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio

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Charming in design, this Omani Thobe / Kandura is an apt pick for any occasion. Made from a good quality soft suiting TR fabric, this design boasts perfect fit and is easy to slip on. The double color contrast and embroidery add a striking appeal to the outfit. You will be unique in this qamees.
- Round Collar Neck
- Attached Tassel with collar 6-7 Inches (15-18 cm)
- Simple Placket
- 1 Hidden Snap button in middle of placket
- 1 thread-made Button with loop closing on top
- Same Pattern Stitch on back shoulder line
- Open Simple Cuffs with same pattern stitch
- Double Side Pockets
Fabric & Care
- Made in Soft, Navy Blue Color Fabric
- Fabric Composition is Poly-Viscose
- Fabric is of Medium thickness -Weight 170 g/m2, Breathable
- Warm Machine Wash with similar colors
- Tumble Dry Medium, Warm Iron, do not bleach.


World - Self-propelled industrial works trucks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Product coverage: works trucks, self-propelled, not fitted with lifting or handling equipment, of the type used in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports for short distance transport of goods, t ractors of the type used on railway station platforms.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global self-propelled industrial works trucks market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries (United States, China, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Italy, Russian Federation, India, Canada, Australia, Republic of Korea, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, Netherlands, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Sweden, Nigeria, Poland, Belgium, Argentina, Norway, Austria, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Denmark, South Africa, Malaysia, Israel, Singapore, Egypt, Philippines, Finland, Chile, Ireland, Pakistan, Greece, Portugal, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Czech Republic, Qatar, Peru, Romania, Vietnam) + the largest producing countries.


Three thousand jobs will go in English universities following last year's Budget settlement, according to research by the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals.
This news came as the Higher Education Funding Council for England announced that the sector is expected to dip into the red for the first time. Universities and colleges' financial forecasts show an overall deficit this academic year of more than Pounds 17 million - 0.2 per cent of total income.
CVCP researchers found institutions reluctant to respond to their survey, treating much of the information sought as commercially sensitive and confidential. But they are confident that conclusions can be drawn from the one-third who did respond. The data will go to the CVCP and Department for Education and Employment's joint working party on the cuts.
The heaviest cuts are concentrated in big civic universities and the Inner London former polytechnics. Sheffield and Nottingham have announced plans to cut around 180 jobs each and Liverpool expects to lose around 190. London Guildhall and South Bank universities are set to cut 84 posts each, South Bank is the first to make compulsory redundancies.
The researchers believe that the civics have been particularly hard hit by swingeing cuts in capital funding and are retrenching in the expectation that the next two to three years will be extremely tough. While universities have traditionally been reluctant to sack staff, years of efficiency gains have squeezed the system to the point where job cuts become almost the only means of serious cost-cutting.
The questionnaire did not ask institutions to quantify the number of posts frozen. But findings on projected student:staff ratios suggest that many posts are not being filled. Some institutions predict average SSRs of 20:1 or 25:1.
The HEFCE figures show that institutions expect their expenditure this year to exceed their income by over Pounds 16 million. After tax and depreciation, the shortfall amounts to Pounds 17,113,000. The projected cash crisis is calculated from the 1996 mid-year returns.
A briefing note from the funding council warns: "Nearly two-thirds of institutions are now predicting a worse outturn for 1996/97 than previously, and the forecasts suggest that - unless offsetting action is taken - the sector as a whole will be in deficit after depreciation of assets at valuation and tax."
Funding council officials say that the full 1996 financial forecasts, due at the end of this month, are expected to indicate that even after emergency action by institutions - including widespread staff cuts and postponed maintenance work - the sector will be able to do no better than break even.
Ian Lewis, the funding council's head of finance, warned there could be a significant number of institutions facing serious difficulties.
Draft proposals for a new funding system for teaching, to be published later this month, are also included in the briefing. The paper confirms that the funding council is planning to allocate extra student numbers on the basis of quality, demand, national policies and regional needs.
A spokesman said the funding council was considering drawing extra numbers from a variety of sources, including growth allowed by the Government, numbers top-sliced from those allocated to institutions, or additional numbers released through the council's plans to even out funding of similar provision across the sector.


ShiYan GuanYu Automotive Components Co.,Ltd. is located in the piedmont of Mount Wu Dang, ShiYan City, Which is called "The truck-city of China". and the hometown of DongFeng Motor Co., Ltd. which is the largest commercial vehicle company in the world.
Our mainly engaged in manufacturing and exporting DongFeng commercial vehicles, spare parts and Cummins series Engine parts. The detail as follow:
3.Special Vehicle (Tank truck, Van truck, Concrete mixer truck, fair truck and so on)
4.Bus (City Bus, Tourist Bus, School Bus and so on)
5.Truck parts(Cab, Body, Chassis, Axle, Engine parts)
6.CUMMINS Engine and spare parts
As one of the most important export company in our truck manufactory bases, Our company--Shiyan Guanyu Automotive Components Co., Ltd. export the Vehicles component and parts products to many countries in Southeast Asia, Middle-East, South America ,Africa and ...[More]


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Key Issues Facing Aboriginal Politcal Leaders
The issues each First Nations, Métis, and Inuit community face are different. In addition, there are always individuals within communities who face problems not shared by others. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people experience many problems, including cultural differences, stereotypes, racism and discrimination. Changing these attitudes can be a more challenging task than changing government policies.


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Asuka Studio Washi Tape 15mmX5m-Wonderland #1
This roll of Washi Tape is part of the Wonderland Collection from Asuka Studio. This tape is high-quality washi tape that measures 0.59 inches x 16 feet. This roll of tape features cards with all of the characters used in this collection in a variety of poses, and with different backgrounds. This tape can be used to decorate planners, journals, scrapbook pages, and envelopes. Imported.

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Artist renovates 1830s cabin into art studio
LACEY'S SPRING, Ala. | Nestled at the foot of Brindlee Mountain, surrounded by trees, is a recently restored 1830s log cabin.
Inside the cabin, bathed in natural light, Leslie Wood creates her fantasy-inspired, mixed media art.
"It has a feel about it I never would've imagined," Wood said. "It's a wonderful place to make art. I'm inspired more to be down there. I spend every free day I have out there."
Wood is an aerospace engineer and subcontractor for NASA. She also is an artist. Wood and her husband bought their home beside the cabin in 2002. Last July, they began restoring the cabin, which now is Wood's art studio. They finished the renovations last week.
"It was a little costly to take that job on, and we never could justify putting money into it for just a guest house," Wood said. "I had outgrown the space I was working out of in the house. I thought it would be nice, and I would be there all the time and could teach classes."
Wood said she and her husband purchased their home and the cabin from Lisa Johnston, who moved the log cabin from New Hope to Lacey's Spring in 1993. The structure was found on a farm and had been in a family for six generations. It was known as the "Weaning House."
When Johnston moved the cabin, it had to be taken apart and reassembled, including its 50-ton limestone rock fireplace and chimney. Wood said the cabin had been put back together along with a new roof, porch, windows and addition to the back, but was never fully renovated.
Before being renovated, the cabin was 540 square feet. It is now 1,354 square feet. The couple added a kitchen, small bathroom and art storage area. The project cost about $80,000. Wood said they hired Collinsville Log Mill to refinish the cabin.
"It wasn't chinked, the material between the logs," Wood said. "They added the addition and pulled the logs together. Over the years, (the logs) had sagged and gotten out of position. They were particular about keeping the integrity of the old cabin. (They) tried to put the new logs to match the logs that were there and designed the roof line so it would look like it was part of the old cabin."
Kim Mitchell, executive director of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, said one reason she thinks Wood loves the cabin so much is because of the inspiration it provides.
"I think other people would enjoy it also and get a lot out of it," Mitchell said. "Sometimes you have to get quiet in order to be creative."
Mitchell said Wood is talented, and her artwork, which has been featured at the Carnegie, is unique. Of Wood's various series of fantasy creatures, Mitchell said, her favorite was the fairy series.
"She came to our summer camp with our kids last summer and taught the kids to draw monsters," Mitchell said. "I drew a monster, too, and I'm proud of it. She's a great teacher. She was able to explain to the kids how to go about creating their own monster and to personalize it."
Mitchell said she has followed Wood's adventure of restoring the cabin. Mitchell is an advocate for re-purposing buildings.
"To take a building and give it new life, that's much better than building a new structure," Mitchell said. "That's what we did with the Carnegie. It was a library, and now it's a visual arts space."
Wood taught a class in the studio in January.
"I was worried (the students) wouldn't want to drive all the way out to Lacey's Spring, but they loved it," Wood said. "It's cozy and has a neat feeling. Before it was more like storage, and now it's been brought back to life."


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blush - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing
Her blush was the opening if spring blossoms, for it told of the opening of her heart.
It was the blush of roses, that peek of champagne pink. The colour infused cheeks dimpled with the blossoming smile and her eyes shone in a way that only deep happiness can bring.
I wish I didn't blush so fast, that I had some ability to keep my emotions to myself. In an instant my cheeks are rosy and everyone sees my feelings as if I wrote them in little notes and handed them out.
There is honesty in the blush. Our emotions are always real. So, I'd rather be this way than one of the chess players of life. I prefer being true to my nature, true to myself. Then at least if I'm on my own, I have good company.


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VICE NEWS REPORTS / S1 EP1
Bringing Down Baghdadi
VICE News takes a look at Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's life and death.
VICE News Shorts
ISIS destroyed iconic Islam mosque as a “symbolic action”
The Grand Mosque of al-Nuri, one of Islam’s great cultural and religious monuments, was destroyed in the battle for Mosul.
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Iraqi And ISIS Snipers Face Off At A Historic Mosque in Mosul
Seb Walker is on the ground in Iraq where ISIS fighters are slowly losing their grip on Mosul.


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Redwood Trust Inc., the dominant issuer of home-loan securities without government backing since the financial crisis, plans to jump into the market backed by taxpayer-supported Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The glut of U.S. shale oil caused by too few pipelines has spread to West Texas, cutting prices and draining $1.2 billion in potential profit from producers including Concho Resources Inc. and Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Redwood Trust Inc. sold bonds tied to $398 million of U.S. home loans without government backing and is working on a second deal this month as the real-estate investment trust leads a revival in sales of the securities.
Annaly Capital Management Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mike Farrell was paid $35 million last year, more than the CEOs of the six largest U.S. banks, from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jamie Dimon to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s Lloyd Blankfein, and more than double their average compensation.
Redwood Trust Inc., the biggest issuer of U.S. home-loan bonds without government backing last year, is ending its four-month absence from a market that’s all but evaporated as banks compete with debt investors for the extra yield offered by private-label mortgages.

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in the area Austin, Texas is the right place to earn your master's degree in civil engineering. The only one school which provides that opportunity in the city is The University of Texas at Austin. This school has an excellent master's degree program in civil engineering evaluated with five stars for curriculum and five stars for teaching.
There are eight more civil engineering schools awarding master's degrees near Austin. Read the details about all schools offering civil engineering master's degrees around the city below.

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All harpists! Please! Listen up:
There is an absolutely stunning antique harp on eBay. It is in a live auction which will be held in Massachusetts on Feb. 23rd. All absentee bids (via internet) must be made by Feb 22. I encountered this harp while browsing for fun on eBay and it is a stunning Lyon and Healy Style 16. 45 Strings. Looks like a double action.
The harp has obviously been sadly neglected for years, as you can see by taking a close up look at the strings (several are strung wrong and many are missing), and the pedals, which are all in different positions. It looks almost like someone was playing the harp and just left.
It is still a beautiful harp. It is valued at 3000-4000 dollars. Bidding starts at $1500. I am getting a new harp myself or I would leap at the chance to buy it!!!
To find it, look under “Antique String Insturments”. Lot 1043. I really hope this harp goes to a good home. Fight the good fight! Save the harps!


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Benedetta Carlotti (Fivizzano, Massa Carrara, 1987) is a PhD student in political science and sociology at the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (Scuola Normale Superiore, Florence). She works under the supervision of Professor Maurizio Cotta and Professor Manuela Caiani. She holds a BA in interpretation and translation from the SSLMIT (Scuola Superiore di Lingue Moderne per Interpreti e Traduttori, University of Trieste) and an MA (cum laude, 2014) in political science from the University of Siena. Her PhD research focuses on political parties’ attitudes to the EU and their activities inside of the European Parliament. Specifically departing from a critical review of the concept of Euroscepticism.
RESEARCH INTERESTS/TOPIC OF PHD PROJECT
EU-opposition, Euroscepticism, European Parliament, Parties, attitudes to the EU.

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UK: Combat Kit Falls Short Of Gulf Troop Requirements
British troops deployed in the Persian Gulf lack the necessary desert kit and equipment for a possible war with Iraq and it could be months before they are combat ready. According to the BBC website, contracts have hastily been drawn up for 20,000 desert boots, 90,000 light trousers and 90,000 jackets.
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Born in Japan and lived there 9 years, Margaret picked up her love for art from her mother, an Ikebana master and oil painter. From 9 years of age until age 21 she lived in Hawaii where she picked up her love for bright colors and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from University of Hawaii. Now a long-time resident of Wheaton, she has fallen in love with changing seasons and the vivid fall colors.
Many of her watercolor and colored pencil pieces hang in private collections. To further her skills, she has taken workshops at Ghost Ranch, The Clearing, and Dillman’s Resort from many well-known artists; and colored pencil classes at Beech Tree Studios in Geneva, Illinois.
Margaret is currently an exhibiting artist at Gallery 200 in West Chicago; vice president of Addison Art Guild, and member of DuPage Art League in Wheaton. She teaches colored pencil, acrylic and watercolor classes at DuPage Art League and Addison Parks District.
Commissioned portraits from photos of pets or people are available upon request.
“There is nothing I would rather do than create art and be in the moment of reflecting beauty which is all around us.”
Contact: Margaret Bucholz
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Russian lawmaker comments on US decision to end military subsidies to UkraineRussian Politics & Diplomacy May 24, 16:30
Nine Russian missile regiments rearmed with advanced ICBM systemsMilitary & Defense May 24, 16:01
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VOLGOGRAD, January 12 (Itar-Tass) —— A passenger Boeing 737 had to make an emergency landing at an airport in Russia’s southern city of Volgograd after one of its passengers felt unwell, a spokesman in the Volgograd region transport prosecutor’s office told Itar-Tass on Thursday.
The jet making a flight from Grozny to Surgut landed in Volgograd at 11:30 Moscow time. Immediately after the landing, the sick man, a 53-year-old resident of North Caucasian republic of Dagestan, was taken to hospital in an ambulance. “Preliminary diagnosis is an oncological disease,” the spokesman said.
The jet with more than 90 passengers continued its flight.


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With the number of recipes available online, cooking a meal isn’t the hardest of tasks, but IKEA aims to make things even simpler, with their Easy Recipe Series cookbook. It may not be packed with a variety of dishes, but all that are included can be torn out, thanks to them being printed on parchment paper with food-safe ink. Simply lay the ingredients out as detailed, roll it together, place on cooking sheet, and you’re ready to bake. Continue reading for a video, more pictures and information.
“Then, in just 20 minutes, you can have an easy and delicious home-cooked meal. It’s kind of like their illustrated furniture assembly instructions, except a whole lot less frustrating and far more satiating,” reports Hi Consumption.

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1 . BMW G310GS
Street | 313 CC
The BMW G 310 GS is the smallest bike in the company’s GS lineup and the baby GS is the best touring bike in the 300cc segment. The BMW G 310 GS offers a comfortable ride with its long-travel suspension and wide handlebars. The windscreen also helps in buffeting the wind. The high ground clearance of the G 310 GS also helps to tackle the bad roads. Powering the BMW G 310 GS is a 313cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 34bhp and 28Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
2 . Mahindra Mojo XT300
Street | 295 CC
The Mahindra Mojo XT300 is offered with a 21-litre fuel tank that suits its touring purpose, along with upside down front forks, disc brakes at both ends, and a host of accessories to spec up the Mojo.
The Mojo is Mahindra’s flagship offering and is powered by a 295cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 26.4bhp and 30Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed gearbox.
3 . KTM 390 Duke
Street | 373.2 CC
The KTM 390 Duke is one of the most popular bikes in the Indian market. The 390 Duke also serves as an excellent touring machine due to its highly reliable engine and comfortable riding posture. The 390 Duke can do triple-digit speeds on highways with utmost ease. The slipper clutch and ABS will make things much easier for the rider. The KTM 390 Duke draws power from a 373.2cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 44bhp and 37Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
4 . Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
Cruisers | 220 CC
Bajaj updated the Avenger Cruise 220 in 2018 with several cosmetic updates. The Avenger Cruise 220 is one of the best bikes for long-distance touring. The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 draws power from a 220cc engine that produces 19bhp and 17.5Nm of torque. The Avenger Cruise 220 features a large windscreen, pillion backrest, digital instrument cluster and LED DRLs.
5 . Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500
Cruisers | 499 CC
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is one of the most popular touring bikes in the Indian market. Due to its high torque engine, the Thunderbird 500 is the preferred motorcycle by touring enthusiasts. The Thunderbird 500 draws power from a 499cc engine that is good for 27bhp and 41Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The Thunderbird 500 features a classic design and modern features to tackle long-distance touring.
6 . Indian Roadmaster
Cruisers | 1811 CC
Indian Motorcycles had officially revealed the 2015 Roadmaster luxury touring motorcycle in the second half of 2014.The Roadmaster is powered by the same 111 cubic inch or 1811cc ‘Thunder-Stroke’ V-twin engine which is also used in the Chief Classic, Chief Vintage and the Chieftain. The engine is rated at 139Nm of torque.
modern creature comforts like keyless ignition, ABS, tyre-pressure sensors and LED lights, electrically adjustable visor, remotecentral locking for luggage cases and adjustable floorboards. It also gets heated leather seats with 10-levels.


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Many games are being played by many people now one of it being escape room game where people are locked in a house as they play. Mostly in these rooms people get some hints on how to go about playing the game. It is best that you evaluate some elements before you play the game. To learn more about this product you need to check it out! from the site or read more now.
There is a significant increase in numbers of the participants in this particular game and therefore it is slowly becoming one of the physical adventure game which many people engage in. This is a game which everyone including the adults can participate, and therefore there is nothing like gender or age limit for this company. There is more to this game other than just playing because one is required to solve puzzles within the given time using hints provided so as to ensure one win and can escape the room. The best way to learn about this game in this page is to click for more information on this website as it elaborates the everything you need to know about the game.
The game requires around six to twelve people in one team so they can be able to make it as enjoyable as possible in most cases. This kind of a game is very interactive and involving as in most cases people have an hour so they can be able to solve the puzzles and escape the room. However people have different ways of playing the game as some prefers to do it systematically while others make it look chaotic while looking for the hints in the room.
When people play to avoid the room together they benefit a lot especially in finding meaning to collaboration. Every game becomes extra interesting when one has counterparts to challenge them. There is need for people to be aware that when one is playing and challenging their mind to use the hints and win the game they are better placed in solving real life’s problems at any time. Since the set includes unraveling the problems.
And since many of the folks desire to learn they will attempt to crack the clues. It will a. Several investigations have been done, and it demonstrates that the escape room assist in relieving stress. This games aids the player to focus more on the challenges given instead of what is worrying them. So by the time they complete the game, their burden will have been reduced. It is of help when your mind focuses on something else. This aids to prevent what was at first disturbing the person.


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Unspayed Females Accepted, Neutered Males Only
No Females in Heat
Crate-Trained Dogs Only
Devin was a hit with my Cavalier the moment she walked in the door at our meet and greet. She has a great relationship with four legged friends! During her walk she was very sensitive to my dogs needs...it was 85 degrees out and he is not fond of heat, so after a short walk they played a bit in the backyard, practiced obedience and even had some cuddle time! I love the Rover ...
Devin was so awesome, Im already planning my next vacation knowing that mu dog would be well taken care of..its as if my dogs on a vacation too!
Devin is the definition of an animal lover. She is kind and devoted to her own animals and has dedicated her life to helping animals. She is a certified pet groomer, and there's no one better for the job! Devin loves working with animals and is knowledgable in comprehensive pet care. I would trust her with my baby (and there's not a lot of people I would say that about!).
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Hello! My name is Devin. I’m 23 years old and a lifelong animal lover. I have two dogs, an Australian Cattle Dog and a mystery mix, which I love to take to parks to play, train, take on hikes, and cuddle with. I also have two lovely cats with personality. My life revolves around healthy and paws-itive pet care. I have had dogs - and other pets - my entire life and have plenty of hands-on ...
What Devin would like to know about your dog
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It was a night to honor former Fillie Softball Player Paige Lowary, but current Fillie left hander Allie Boender tossed a no hitter against Class 5A #10 Dowling Catholic as DCG got a 2-0 win.
Boender shut down the Maroons with the help of some sparking defense from 2nd Basemen Brooke Kramer and also the first career homer from fellow senior Shelby Freestone.
Lowary was back and was honored for her efforts this season in helping the Oklahoma Sooner win the NCAA Softball title. The former Fillie star threw out the first pitch and signed autographs prior to the contest.
DCG is now 18-16 on the season and they close out Little Hawkeye Conference action tonight against Pella on Senior Night.

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Cordelia The Mermaid
Fun and colorful, these towels are perfect for small fries and are quick drying for a day's worth of summer fun. 100% cotton velour fiber reactive print. Measures 30" W x 60" L. Machine wash. Imported.
Cordelia is a playful friend of the sea, and her name means sea jewel. Close your eyes and pretend you are on a sailboat. Do you hear it? Do not be fooled by the beautiful voices.


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A 29-year-old woman has taken to her social media page to complain that she is single despite being of marriageable age.
In a video she posted on the internet, the young woman, identified as Aseneva, sobbed uncontrollably as she bemoaned her single status.
She expressed her deep concern that she will be turning 30 next year and will have no children or spouse of her own. She said she cries herself to sleep at night because of her situation.
“Will be 30 next year, no marriage, no child; I always go to bed in tears. Heal my heart Lord,” she captioned the video.
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NOIRBCC HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM
"Moving From Redlining and Renting To Homeownership"
NOIR BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC., is a 501(C)(3) Nonprofit
andEconomic Development Organization; Certified Community Development
Entity under The U.S. Department of Treasury; and Kentucky’s only Black
Chamber of Commerce.
Louisville Metro Government Downpayment Assistance Program
Noir Realty Ky LLC
Stefni Powell Insurance
Fifth Third Bank
Stock Yards Bank
Homebuyer education program for Section 8 Families, First-time Homebuyers, and Traditional Homebuyers
Redlining and Generational Poverty!
Although informal discrimination and segregation had existed in the United States, the specific practice of "redlining" began with the National Housing Act of 1934, which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), even though racial segregation and discrimination against minorities and minority communities predated this policy. The implementation of this federal policy aggravated the decay of minority inner-city neighborhoods caused by the withholding of mortgage capital and made it even more difficult for neighborhoods to attract and retain families able to purchase homes. The assumptions in redlining resulted in a significant increase in residential racial segregation and urban decay in the United States and it removes the chance for Black Americans to gain wealth through homeownership.
Today, Louisville Kentucky is in need of over 31,000 housing units to meet the city’s housing demand and there are over 13,000 low-income families on the Section 8 housing voucher program’s three-year-long waiting list. Noir Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc is focused on affordable housing, and so the chamber wants to move more Black Section 8 families and first-time homebuyers through its online homebuyer education program, which will provide participants with a completion certificate supported by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that will allow them to seek additional down payment assistance.
The Chamber’s homebuyer education program is unique in that it “walks with” each client through the entire process towards homeownership. The program begins with identifying which type of homebuyer the client is, followed by connecting them to a credit restoration and repair organization, eHome America online course, a bank, the city’s down payment assistance program, a realtor, insurance broker, then a financial planner to assist the family plan for its future.
11 STEPS TOWARDS HOMEOWNERSHIP
WHAT TYPES OF HOMEBUYER ARE YOU?
SECTION 8 RECIPIENT
HOMEBUYER CONNECTED TO CREDIT RESTORATION PROGRAM
HOMEBUYER TAKES ONLINE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSE
HOMEBUYER SHOWS HOMEBUYER $1,500.00 SAVING FUNDS AVAILABLE
HOMEBUYER CONNECTED TO MORTGAGE LENDING BANK
HOMEBUYER APPLIES TO CITY’S DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
HOMEBUYER CONNECTED TO REALTOR
HOMEBUYER CONNECTED TO HOME INSURANCE BROKER
HOMEBUYER & REALTOR SET CLOSING DATE
HOMEBUYER HAS NEW HOME!
HOMEBUYER CONNECTED TO FINANCIAL PLANNING PROGRAM
“MOVING BLACK AMERICA FORWARD”

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Following Sheri Easterling’s performance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Addison Rae, a 21-year-old TikTok sensation, has a chance of being overshadowed by her stunning mother, Sheri Easterling, who is 42 years old. Sheri accompanied her new lover, rapper Yung Gravy, 26, down the red carpet for the event.
Fans were stunned to see such an unlikely duo together in a romantic relationship and watched as the couple embraced and kissed for the cameras. Everything you need to know about Sheri is included in this article.
Sheri had an internet encounter with Yung Gravy. During an interview on the red carpet of the VMAs, Yung revealed the story of how he and Sheri first began dating.
The well-known rapper shared his story with the journalist Nessa Diab, saying, “We met online and we clicked right immediately.”
“You know, I’m from the most northern part of the country, and she’s from the most southern part of the country. I’m into MILFs, and she’s kind of like the queen of MILFs, so I figured that it was just about the perfect fit for me.
She is a mother to three kids. Sheri and her estranged husband, Monty Lopez, have three children together: a girl, Addison, who is 21 years old, and two sons, Enzo, 14, and Lucas, 8.
Addison, who became extremely popular on TikTok in 2020 and is currently considered to be the platform’s most well-known user, is undoubtedly well-known among fans.
Addison has also tried her hand at singing and acting, and she starred in the gender-bending remake of the 1999 film She’s All That, which can be seen on Netflix under the title He’s All That.
When her children were younger, she raised them all by herself as a single parent.
In the early 2000s, Sheri and Monty went their own ways, but they reconciled and got married again in 2017. Sheri was responsible for the upbringing of her three children on her own whenever the couple was apart.
On an episode of their podcast titled “That Was Fun?,” which was released in July of 2020, Sheri and Addison talked about this topic. Addison pointed out that you had been a single parent for a considerable amount of time.
“From the time I was around three until I was about six, my father wasn’t really a big part of my life. I have no doubt that you and your dad came to that conclusion on your own own. You took me to work with you every single day. That is the location that I have the clearest memories of always being.”
She and her husband are no longer together. Sheri and her second husband Monty divorced five years later, in 2021, after she had remarried in 2017. Recently, a woman by the name of Renée Ash is said to have asserted that she had a romantic involvement with Monty before the conclusion of his marriage.
Sheri posted a message on her Instagram Story in which she addressed the allegations made against her ex-spouse. In the post, Sheri wrote that “Personal matters being brought public are always challenging and overwhelming for anyone involved.”
I won’t have any problems. My children, with their tender minds and hearts, are and will continue to be my primary concern. I worry about them constantly. They can always count on me to look out for their best interests.
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TikTok is really important to her. It seems that Addison isn’t the only member of her family who enjoys using TikTok! Sheri has more than 14 million followers, and she often shares interesting stuff on her platform that her admirers adore.
Even though Addison has more than 88 million TikTok followers, Sheri still has really great performance even though she is in second place.


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75 x 54mm. A view looking down onto a bubbling mud pool. The 'roses' of the caption refer to shapes made by the bubbling mud.
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LED lights don’t come cheap, but one thing they guarantee is lengthy life spans. Some cars come with the option of adjusting the brightness of the headlights or have sensitivity features, which enables them to know when to increase or dim the brightness. Also, LED stands for light emitting diodes, and it is a light source that was first introduced to the market in the mid-1960s. They basically outperform standard halogen bulbs in many facets like reliability, efficiency, and heat performance. Keep reading so you can find out how to pick the best LED headlights on the market for cars.
Also, LED lights are preferred for use in used cars as they are more susceptible to adjustments. If you are having difficulty to see while driving at night on the road with your current halogen light, then a white LED conversion kit can help you with that issue. When looking for a headlight replacement, you need to make sure that the LED bulbs you pick can perform under any extreme weather conditions.
TOP 10 Best LED Headlights On The Market For Cars (Conversion Kit and Replacement Bulbs)
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Other light sources don’t come even close to LED lenses when it comes to lifespan performance, heat, and energy consumption, especially in automotive headlamps. Also, check the owner’s manual for compatibility because it might run into some decoding issues. We spend weeks researching to provide you with the best options for your replacements. Here are the best LED headlights kits on the market:
1. OPT7 FluxBeam H11 LED Headlight Kit CSP LED Chips (Best LED Headlights On The Market)
Among all LED conversion kits available, the OPT7 FluxBeam is one of the best products due to its versatility when it comes to lighting performance. Even though the brand doesn’t just focus on lumens and brightness, they have two colors available in 5000k super bright and 6000k cool white. Their products have automotive LED chips that produce the ideal light beam pattern. Their 306 degrees approach to light output gave them the edge to invent a technology that maintains optimal temperature and high lifespan performance.
With their 2year warranty and the 60-day money-back policy, the OPT7 FluxBeam led bulbs are definitely an upgrade that any car merits. Also, they are designed to replace any standard headlight housing and sockets. Its plug and play installation feature allows easy DIY replacement. We recommend reviewing the owner’s manual to ensure that the LED bulb sizes match your desired use. Overall this product reduces dark spots and does not blind other drivers of the opposite oncoming traffic. If you are looking to replace your standard halogen headlights with a perfect beam pattern pro upgrade, then look no further.
2. Auxbeam LED Headlights H11 Bulbs F16 Series Extremely Bright Led Conversion Kit (CSP LED Chips)
The Auxbeam single beam bulbs come with one of the best high power LED chips. With its outstanding 60 watts of power and 6000k super bright led bulb, this brand selection is a no brainer. Even though they have developed excellent light output, their products do not blind other oncoming drivers. Also, their bulbs are designed with integrated cooling fans that allow them to perform under extreme weather conditions.
This particular product was designed with aluminum material and smart temperature control. Also, they are not compatible with the lighting mounts and decoding for some vehicles like the Mini Cooper. We recommend for you to confirm the LED bulb sizes on your owners manual prior to making a final purchase. By far, the Auxbeam bulbs F16 Series are one of the top LED replacement kits available on the market today. This product is straightforward to install, and they are definitely an improvement over the factory halogen interior lights.
3. BEAMTECH H11 LED Headlight Conversion Kit CSP Chips (Best LED Headlights For Cars)
If you’re looking for extremely bright H11 H8 led lenses, then look no further. BEAMTECH is your product. It produces 8000 lumens light output with the new Korean CSP xenon white LED chips. Also, with more than 30 thousand hours of lifespan, this particular led bulb can withstand different weather conditions. The BEAMTECH company excels by producing these LED lights with a light beam pattern that delivers low heat and prolongs the life of the headlamps.
When it comes to installation, the BEAMTECH bulbs have a simple plug and play technology that makes it extremely easy to install. Switching from HID kits to this amazing LED strip bulbs H11 bulbs are definitely a professional upgrade to your lighting performance. Also, this product comes with passive cooling that distributes the light evenly, and it does not produce any extra noises that sometimes you get from some HID conversion kits. They also have a cut off a line that prevents you from blinding other drivers.
4. Cougar Motor LED Headlight Bulbs Allinone Conversion Kit (Best H11 H8 H9 LED Bulb)
Definitely, the Cougar Motor company has produced one of the best automotive LED headlights kits. This particular series led headlight kit excels when it comes to illuminating the road. The difference between this kit and standard halogen headlights is very noticeable. Also, when it comes to ease of installation, this particular product can be installed in less than 20 minutes according to the manufacturer’s plug and play instructions.
The Cougar Motor led fog lights are CanBus ready, and they work with almost all car computers. You need to confirm with your mechanic to see if these LED bulbs fit your headlight housing. Also, It comes with a 6000k cool white LED bulbs that are extremely bright. According to the manufacturer, they can last up to 50 thousand hours of continues work under any weather conditions. So if you are having a tough time seeing when you drive at night, don’t hesitate to purchase this super bright conversion kit.
5. OPT7 Crystal Clear 6000K Cool White Light Beam LED Bulb With CSP Chips
OPT7 has been my chosen headlight spares manufacturer for a long time. Their LED lighting solutions for automobiles is one of the best in the industry. The size of the LED bulbs is H11, so do confirm the same for your vehicle before purchasing. The light temperature is a very cool white 6000K, which provides bright and brilliant illumination in even the darkest and wet roads. The power rating is 60W per bulb and provides illumination of 3500 Lm per bulb.
FluxBeam uses a unique arc beam technology that provides uniform illumination without any dark spots or beam scattering. The unit also comes with an integrated heat dissipation unit and cooling fans to keep it operating under optimum conditions without needing to install any additional equipment. The LEDs are rated at 50000 hours of continuous illumination, so it is more than likely that you will replace your car before you need to replace these headlights.
The housing is rated IP67 water-resistant, so you need not worry about water leaking into the lamp housing and creating shorts or corrosion. OPT7 products do not use proprietary platforms and are perfectly compatible with exiting CANbus systems. You can install them yourself in under fifteen minutes. Finally, the product also comes with a two-year warranty to provide you with complete peace of mind and security. This is a quality product that I can recommend wholeheartedly with no reservations.
6. Fahren Crystal Clear 6500K Cool White LED Headlights Conversion Light Kit
Fahren has been making automobile illumination for a long time, and the new IP68 waterproof kit is one of the best purchases I have made for my car. The H11 led bulb sizes are rated at 60W per bulb and have rated illumination of 6500LM per bulb. This is astounding brightness and is a must-have for safety and security, especially in regions with storms, snow, or rain. The bright and robust beam throw ensures the best visibility even on the darkest roads.
The lamps as IP68 water resistant and can even work underwater, so the typical rain and snow is absolutely not a problem for this product. The rated lifespan is 50000 hours operating continuously, which is undoubtedly more than enough for a car headlight.
It also has an integrated active cooling unit with separate fans to keep temperatures in check and does not require warm-up time or ballast to operate efficiently. I have been using mine for a month now, and it works perfectly with no issues at all. When looking for the best aftermarket headlight for your car, this is a perfect choice.
7. VK-G+ LED Headlight Conversion Kit Light Beam LED Bulb
VK-G+ is a great product that I have been using for three weeks now. Combined illumination is 12000LM, which really helps out in rural areas where there is no street lighting or during snow and rain. It uses a CREE HP50 chip to control beam pattern, which helps create an intense and focused beam. After installing this, I have driven in wet conditions with no trouble spotting obstacles on the dark asphalt.
The led bulb sizes are H10, and the life span is specified to be 30000 hours at full brightness. Colour temperature is a very pleasant 6500K, which looks very lovely and modern, unlike the old tungsten bulbs. With stated light angle 360 degrees, the lamps give stunning and uniform lighting, which is a boon for driving in all conditions. Connections are all non-proprietary, meaning you do not need any additional connectors to use it. Just plug it in the usual headlamp connector, and you are good to go.
I had some minor problems with my ECU causing it to flicker when turned on, but the decoder fixed this problem very easily, and after that, it has been performing flawlessly. The product is also CE, and ROHS certified, so it is perfect from safety standards. Mechanics highly recommend this universal LED lenses if you are looking to replace your light beam headlamps with this absolutely 5-star product.
8. HOSHI LED 6K 6000k 30W Bright White H7 LED Replacement Bulbs
Hoshi is a well-known Japanese brand when it comes to automotive electronics, and its LED lights are no exception. The product is rated at 30W per lamp and provides a luminous intensity of 7600LM for a combined 15200LM of light. This is five times brighter than conventional halogen lamps and can deal with any kind of scenario. The product is dust resistant and actively cooled using an internal fan.
The product also has an integrated CanBUS controller and has inbuilt drivers. Therefore, there is no need to use external ballast or other attachments for operation. Headlamp size is H7 so, please confirm your car is of the same size before buying, but otherwise, this is an excellent product. I have used Hoshi products for a long time, and I am delighted with their headlights as well.
Lighting is remarkably uniform, with no dark spots or beams focus issues. Even in snow and wet conditions, it performs very well. Hoshi products also have a lifetime warranty, so you can use this with peace of mind. I highly recommend this product.
9. JDM ASTAR T1 All-in-One Xenon White H11 LED Headlight Bulbs Conversion Kit
These H11 size headlamps are one of the brightest LEDs and have worked very well for me. Total illumination is at 7000LM with 3500LM per bulb. Power rating is at 25W per bulb, which is quite lower than other units available at the same price. The ZES LED chips used in this system work very well in real life, providing an excellent strong beam in all road conditions. The system also has an adjustable light angle, which gives you versatility regarding lighting mounts and beam throw.
The anti-glare feature ensures that oncoming drivers are not blinded by the bright light generated by this product. This is backed up with dual CE and ROHS certification, so you know that it has passed all safety regulations with flying colors. The product also comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty, so you do not need to worry about any defects or problems out of the box.
This unit is designed to mimic the throw pattern of traditional halogen bulbs for a very classic and yet very modern look. The lamps are rated for 20000 hours of constant illumination, which is average for the course, and the light temperature is 6500K, similar to xenon lamps. This is a perfect product, and you can rest assured you will not be disappointed by its performance.
10. RAZER AUTO RZJHL-6507 Best Super Bright LED Headlights Conversion Kit For Jeep Wrangler
Razer Auto-Extreme Skull is some of the best off roading headlamps in the market, and you cannot go wrong with this product. It is an LED system that is extremely lightweight, with low power consumption and immune to damage from physical shock. There are no filaments or gas enclosures, meaning that the system is very sturdy and can withstand significant vibrations and still keep on functioning. The metallic reflector is also optimized to provide a clear and wide beam throw. Optics are specially designed to offer the best illumination possible.
Light output is very bright and crisp, improving visibility and performance in all scenarios. Designed for the Jeep Wrangler, you can install it on any off-road vehicle, and it will look very cool and sexy regardless. This is a very functional and good looking product that you will not regret purchasing. The five stars rating is well deserved. I give it my full recommendation. These LED beam bulbs can literally blind other drivers. This white light H11 led headlight bulbs work great when your are trying to illuminate the road.
Best LED Headlights On The Market for Cars Complete Buyers Guide
Lighting is an essential fixture of a motor vehicle, and it serves as a source of illumination when the driver is maneuvering dark areas. The importance of headlights cannot be overemphasized due to this. The selection of the right type not only depends on the use of the bulbs but in its functionality.
Having to replace the bulbs of a headlight constantly cannot only be time-wasting but budget draining. LED bulbs are popular as a choice of lighting fixtures as their beams are ultralight and there than being used as headlights, they can be found in tail lights and floodlights. When purchasing headlights, buyers should always put safety first before anything else even cost.
Headlights can be bought online or by walking into a dealership and even department stores. When products are bought online, it is hard to establish the quality of the material, so it is better for consumers to walk into a dealership or store to get one.
What is an LED headlight?
These are light emitting diodes (LED) assembled into a bulb for use in a vehicle. The lifespan of a standard LED headlight outlasts that of the ordinary halogen and HID ones. These light emitting diodes are two-leaded semiconductor light sources and, when connected to a source, emit an effect called electroluminescence.
LED bulbs have gradually taken over the headlights market since their inception in automobiles in the year 2004. The first automobile to integrate these bulbs into its headlight was the Audi A8 W12. The use of LED headlights was encouraged by several environmental agencies to reduce pollution. Apart from their use as headlights, they can also be found in traffic lights and like light fixtures in homes.
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Difference Between HID Conversion Kits vs. LED Conversion Kits For Cars?
Contrary to other standard halogen bulbs where wattage is an indication of brightness, the same is not the case for LEDs. In the case of LEDs, wattage is an indication of energy consumed. Therefore, before purchase, knowledge of lumens should be gotten so conversion can be done as to brightness range.
The next thing to consider is color! LED lights, along with being diverse in size, also come with unique colors ranging from different spectrums of white right down to purple. For driving purposes, it is essential that a bright yet not glaring color be chosen. LED kits are way better than HID conversion kits.
What Distinguishes the LED Headlamp from the frequently used HID headlamp kits?
- Durability LED Headlights are known to last longer than HID kits with lesser moving parts and components; the LED headlights are known for their ability to withstand the shock of any kind.
- Light Emission – the HID headlights kits are known for their low energy efficiency while the LED headlights are high.
- Duration– the life span of a standard LED headlight is 25,000-30,000 hours. HID lasts for 5000 hours.
- Heat Emission – if the bulb of HID lights is touched, there would most likely be a recoil due to the pain caused by the heat emitted. LED bulbs hardly cause heat to be emitted.
- Brightness – LED bulbs fall short in the brightness area as HID bulbs shine brighter.
Benefits of Xenon LED Headlight Conversion of Headlamp Bulbs for Cars
Are you worried about the suitability of LED bulbs in your vehicle? All vehicles with halogen lightbulbs are suited for LED conversion. The first step in the conversion process is to search for the type of your lightbulb, and it could be the single beam bulb or dual.
The next step is getting a conversion kit. There are a lot of available kits currently being sold by companies for conversion purposes. The conversion kits come in different forms, like the CREE LED type and the Clear Arc Beam Kit. Ensure that the kit comprises of all necessary components needed for the conversion (2 ballasts, 2 LED bulbs, Wiring).
Document the image of the halogen bulbs before removal so that a basis of comparison can be formed after installation. After ensuring safety first, the hood of the vehicle should be opened, and the headlights located. In most cases, if the bulb happens to be halogen, then a metal clip would have to be removed first before the bulb can be ejected.
Installation of the LED lenses can commence but beware of touching the LED with bare hands. To ensure the bulb is placed right, twist it so that it does not become loose. The wiring that was in the conversion kit should be the next thing installed. It should be connected to the original wiring harness in one end and the other end to the bulb.
The ballasts have to be secured with tapes so as to prevent them from disconnecting. A test run can be done to ensure the bulbs have been properly placed and are working right. Every car has its own specification and limits to the space available for bulb installation, so it is essential that the right size is gotten.
What kind of bulbs do brake lights have installed?
Standard halogen bulbs are used for brake lights. No need to replace them with HID lights or LED lights.
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Best LED Headlights Summary
When the word LED is mention, everyone thinks about light bars or even those LED license plate lights. Not everyone thinks an automobile headlight right away. Automotive LED and hid accessories are becoming popular due to their efficiency and accent lighting features. Having a standard halogen light can make it difficult to see when there is a lot of oncoming traffic. Also, halogen bulbs produce higher temperatures than LED bulbs.
LED lights are Eco – friendly as they reduce carbon emissions into the ozone layer, thereby cutting down the rate of pollution in the environment. Even when the lights have to be replaced, the user is still guaranteed lengthy usage of the lights as the ability for them to be adjusted not only saves energy but extends the life span. One thing a buyer should always put in mind when buying LED bulbs is that they are an investment of which the reward can be spread over its lifetime.
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The greatest challenge to human knowledge of all time is skepticism. No other philosophical position is more faith robbing. But need that be? This article explores the work of leading philosopher René Descartes and demonstrates convincingly that God is Lord of the skep...
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Steampunk is a Subgenre of fantasy & Speculative Fiction which came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. In other word , Its a genre of science fiction set in Victorian times when steam was the main source of machine power.
Steampunk is often related with cyberpunk and shares a similar fanbase and theme of rebellion, but developed as a separate movement.
Recent Steampunk :
William Gibson and Bruce Sterling's 1990 novel The Difference Engine is often credit.This novel applies the principles of Gibson and Sterling's cyberpunk writings to an alternate Victorian era where Charles Babbage's proposed steam-powered mechanical computer, which he called a difference engine (a later, more general-purpose version was known as an analytical engine), was actually built, and led to the dawn of the information age more than a century ahead of scheduled as bringing widespread awareness of the genre "steampunk" among science fiction fans. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk#Recent_steampunk
William Ford Gibson (born 3 March 1948) is an American-Canadian writer who has been called the "noir prophet" of the cyberpunk subgenre of science fiction. with his novel Neuromancer (1984) is likely the most famous writer connected with the term cyberpunk.
Neuromancer almost the first cyberpunk videogame. The idea of cyberpunk itself is not common among games as of this writing, and author William Gibson is one of the most influential people shaping the genre. This particular title is based on Gibson's novel of the same name.
Early short fiction
Gibson's early writings are generally near-future stories about the influences of cybernetics and cyberspace (computer-simulated reality) technology on the human race.
Later 21st-century incarnation
After All Tomorrow's Parties, Gibson began to adopt a more realist style of writing, with continuous narratives – "speculative fiction of the very recent past." SF critic John Clute has interpreted this approach as Gibson's recognition that traditional science fiction is no longer possible "in a world lacking coherent 'nows' to continue from", characterizing it as "SF for the new century". Gibson's novels Pattern Recognition (2003) and Spook Country (2007) were both set in the same contemporary universe –"more or less the same one we live in now"- and put Gibson's work onto mainstream bestseller lists for the first time. As well as the setting, the novels share some of the same characters, including Hubertus Bigend and Pamela Mainwaring – employees of the enigmatic marketing company Blue Ant.
phase of American science fiction in the 1980s and 1990s most often associated with William Gibson's novel Neuromancer (1984). It's breifly written down to assist the memory or for future reference that it focus on "high tech and low life". Cyberpunk fiction is influenced by the gloomier world of hard‐boiled detective fiction and by film noir thrillers.
Cyberpunk plots often center on a disagreement among hackers, artificial intelligences, and mega corporations. They dispose to be set in a near-future Earth, rather than the far future settings or galactic vistas found in novels like Isaac Asimovs Foundation or Frank Herbert's Dune. Berlin's Sony Center reflects the global reach of a Japanese corporation. Cyberpunk is often set in urbanized, artificial landscapes, and "city lights at night" was one of the genre's first metaphors for cyberspace (Neuromancer).