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Dengue fever and international travel.J Travel Med. 2013 Nov-Dec; 20(6):384-93.JT
Dengue is a leading public health problem with an expanding global burden. Dengue virus is also a significant cause of illness in international travelers with an increasing number of cases of dengue fever identified in travelers returning from dengue-endemic countries.
This review focuses on the clinical illness of dengue infection in international travelers and provides a summary of the risk of infection for travelers, clinical features of infection, and an overview of dengue vaccines and their potential applicability to travelers.
Four prospective studies of travelers to dengue-endemic destinations have shown that the dengue infection incidence ranges from 10.2 to 30 per 1,000 person-months. This varies according to travel destination and duration and season of travel. Dengue is also a common cause of fever in returned travelers, accounting for up to 16% of all febrile illnesses in returned travelers. Although the majority of infections are asymptomatic, a small proportion of travelers develop dengue hemorrhagic fever. The diagnosis of dengue in travelers requires a combination of serological testing for IgG and IgM together with either nucleic acid or NS1 antigen testing. Several vaccine candidates have now entered into clinical trials including ChimeriVax Dengue, which is currently in phase 3 trials, live-attenuated chimeric vaccines (DENV-DENV Chimera, Inviragen), live-attenuated viral vaccines, recombinant protein subunit vaccines, and DNA vaccines.
Dengue infection in international travelers is not infrequent and may be associated with substantial morbidity. Furthermore, an accurate diagnosis of dengue in travelers requires the use of a combination of diagnostic tests. Although a vaccine is not yet available a number of promising candidates are under clinical evaluation. For now travelers should be provided with accurate advice regarding preventive measures when visiting dengue-endemic areas.

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In this hilarious episode of cat videos, our feline friend is caught red-handed in the act of attempting to snatch some unsuspecting fishes. The scene starts innocently enough, with our mischievous cat perched curiously by the aquarium, eyes fixated on the movements of the colorful fishes. As the suspense builds, we can only hold our breath, wondering if our nimble protagonist will be able to resist the urge to go for an aquatic adventure. Alas, the temptation proves too strong and the cat pounces, only to be faced with the sneaky slaps of slippery fish. As his paws scramble to capture the elusive swimmer, the audience can’t help but burst into laughter. Cat lovers will absolutely adore this perfect blend of mischief and innocence! As an avid cat enthusiast, I couldn’t resist sharing this video for its sheer entertainment value. The interaction between the cat and fish creates an environment where differences in species are transcended for a few amusing moments. It’s a joy to witness the curiosity and playfulness of cats, serving as a gentle reminder of why these beloved pets have captured our hearts!
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Im passionate about helping startups grow and solve problems through thoughtful design.
Shahriyar Mohammadi — Product UX/UI Designer
In late 2016, I designed and developed an MVP of Goody.ba during my final year of studies. Goody was an app that used gamification to allow users to scratch digital cards and win various gifts and exclusive discounts. Because of good product design and its unique scratch component, it attracted numerous users and witnessed huge growth and earned extreme popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Even though Goody was successful at its time, we were not able to raise any funding in Bosnia (mainly due to a lack of investors and venture capital). This resulted in me taking one step back to reflect on my mistakes, and understand what it is I am passionate about. Because, to be honest, I hated running a startup but loved building products that users enjoy using and that provide value.
Failing was not easy, anyone who has launched a startup knows that letting go of your idea and product feels like letting go of your baby.
After reflecting on my past, I tried to understand what it is I loved the most. I was really lucky to launch a startup in Sarajevo because due to its size and small population and Goody's success, I would receive random feedback about the app in different cafes and bars. People would stop me to talk about their frustrations or things they loved or a prize they'd won. To be honest, I had no idea that gathering all this feedback, or talking with users and looking at data was considered user research or UX, I would just do it because I truly enjoyed it.
I have a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Big data. After almost a decade in the industry, I believe that the most important elements of a design project are quality and speed. Design is a constant process of testing and iterations that can't afford the luxury to move slowly if growth is a priority. Users don't give a second chance. While for quality... I just can't stand mediocre work.
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So you’ve taught your child how to study and you are performed patting your back about it, but he isn’t reading through nearly anything. As stress builds, you devise distinctive approaches to get the kid to examine a little something. Okay, everything! I never know about you, but we definitely faced this challenge with our son. So we are proud to emerge effectively and convey to you that it worked when we least envisioned it. Let me convey to you how we managed to really encourage looking through practices in our son.
We taught Zaviar how to read through in the summer time of 2020. He had just turned four and it was that peak pandemic time when absolutely everyone was scared and stayed household. He is a quickly learner and realized anything we taught him within a couple of months. He could now read through children’s publications considerably beyond his grade amount. But did he? No, he didn’t.
How We Bought Him to Start out Reading through
So this had never ever crossed our head. We had to do this also? I necessarily mean we taught him, now is not he intended to select up e-book following e-book like Matilda and examine absent? We ended up anticipating way too substantially and we didn’t even know it. Then we resolved to try out out “strategies” to persuade examining routines and instill in him the love of studying. Allow me explain to you all about them.
Let’s get the book of his alternative!
We really like bookstores. This like I guess just arrived obviously because Zaviar enjoys them just as a lot as we do. We took him to a million bookstores and produced him pick whichever e-book he wished. He was nonetheless extra interested in viewing Netflix at that time instead than looking through a ebook. So he would get a e-book, convey it residence, and then it would be lying about. We bought a whole lot of books and also obtained a lot of guides as presents for the reason that we somehow gave off the effect that he enjoys looking through. I suggest, we did would like he liked it if you know what I suggest. So we experienced a bookshelf whole of books and no 1 to examine them. The most he would do is convey a single to us and have us examine it to him.
Let’s get him the reserve edition of what he watches!
Alright, so this labored a small. We received him Octonauts books and he gobbled them up but then they weren’t quickly out there and I understood it was like dishonest. We weren’t inculcating the love of looking at in him. We were being tricking him. So we stopped and made the decision to trick him an additional way. Really do not judge our parenting just yet, all right?
Let us reward him for reading through
It makes me sad but we did do this, and I required to give full disclosure, haha. I guess we had been desperate. We acquired him a Playstation the adhering to year. He was obviously elated. But then we wanted to continue on trying to get him to examine. So we designed a person error. We started out bribing him.
We gave him fifty percent an hour of further time in addition to his common display screen time each time he finished a guide. Why was it a miscalculation, you talk to? It was a blunder because he hated examining by this place. He only did it to get a couple of far more minutes to perform. This produced us halt.
What Seriously Worked?
We stopped attempting. Actually, that is in fact what labored. I assume we have been seeking way too tough and he was starting to get it as a stress. This designed him actively check out to steer clear of it. We didn’t end buying him new publications though. We place a guide in the car. We place 1 out at property. And then we forgot about it.
In advance of we knew it, the just one in the automobile completed. We celebrated by going and finding a new one. Prior to extensive that just one concluded much too! We understood then that we had accomplished anything proper by not doing anything at all!
What is He Examining Now?
He has not long ago began The Diary of a Wimpy Child and he’s loving it. We generally locate him smirking and even laughing out loud at situations and honestly, which is the finest aspect. The fact that he’s basically savoring it and not having it as a chore! I also managed to obtain an aged duplicate of The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton on my bookshelf and launched him to it. To my delight, he beloved it! I was also having a bit wary of Wimpy Kid mainly because it has some components that manufactured me a minimal nervous. I mean I do not want him to be examining about youngsters and how to converse to girls just nevertheless. He’s only five! I know about the articles of the publications for the reason that honestly he discusses just about every and all the things he finds funny, bizarre, or strange and I am Tremendous thankful for that.
I occasionally marvel if he pronounces all the phrases properly or is aware of what every and just about every term usually means. But then I cease myself and keep silent. Why disrupt his flow and kill the joy of studying for him?! I only offer you an clarification when he asks for one. He at times asks the that means of a word if he has unquestionably no concept. I have also stopped myself from telling him the correct pronunciations of text he may possibly be looking at even although he may well be announcing a lot of of them incorrectly, especially names. But then I recall announcing Dudley erroneous when Harry Potter came out and staying in shock when I discovered out it was dud-lee and not dood-lee. If I turned out alright just after THAT, I’m guaranteed so will he!

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In an Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) national litter survey Dún Laoghaire was named as one of the cleanest towns in the country, writes Amy Rohu.
It achieved 6th place out of 40 towns surveyed across the state. Of the 10 areas in the town surveyed, 7 areas achieved the top mark, there were no seriously littered areas, and some of the new public space works in the town came in for particular commendation in their report.
Speaking about the results An Cathaoirleach Lettie McCarthy said: “I am delighted to hear of this result from the IBAL survey. It is a testament to all the hard work and dedication of Council cleansing teams, new Council public realm initiatives, the efforts of local tidy towns groups, as well as local business groups support. There is a lot to be proud of here and it’s thanks to the combined efforts of many that the town has achieved this result.”

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You’ve either heard it or experienced it firsthand: college can be financially draining! Tuition alone can make you feel like you are drowning in debt, not to mention the costs of housing, food and textbooks. The most important thing to remember, however, is that while college may require some student loans or overtime work hours, it will allow you the freedom of financial stability in your future. While you are waiting for your big break post-college, take these financial tips for college into consideration; they could save you thousands of dollars over the course of your education.
Choose Your School Wisely
Sure, your favorite college football team has a way of pulling you in, but have you looked at the logistics? When picking a school, the aspects you should focus most on are academics and costs. It’s often beneficial financially to pick a college that is in another state, or that doesn’t have the greatest weekend parties. Pick a school that will best suit your academic and financial needs.
Choose Affordable Housing
One of the harder decisions that college students face is deciding which apartment or dorm to live in. Before you even begin to look, it’s best to decide on what you can afford. By picking a rent limit, you are making it easier for yourself to say no to tempting apartments that are just too expensive. Also, the more roommates that you have, the cheaper rent will likely be, so it’s good to be open to the possibility of six students sharing a 3-bedroom apartment, or two students per bedroom. By choosing affordable college housing, you could be saving yourself hundreds of dollars per semester.
Rent Your Textbooks
College students, especially freshmen, may not know the best way to find textbooks, so they often settle for buying them at their university bookstore. Buying them is often a big waste of money, as most students never touch their textbooks when they no longer need them for classes. Instead, look to see what the university bookstore rental prices are, and compare them to popular rental sites like Chegg.com, or even Amazon.
Limit Eating Out
If there was ever a time, now is the time to learn how to make your own meals. Instead of eating in the university cafeteria for every meal, or going with your friends to Taco Bell three times (or more) per week, try going to the grocery store to buy real groceries for meals. A financial suggestion is to try to keep your meals as cheap as $1.50 per serving. When buying groceries instead of eating out, you could easily save a couple hundred dollars per month on your eating out budget!
Look for Student Discounts
A benefit to being a college student is that there are always places that give students a discount on their food, fun, or other services. Take advantage of them! When going out with friends, see if the movies or restaurants you like offer a student discount. You’d be surprised by all the discounts and freebies that you can receive when you’re a college student.

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Would the Winter Classic have ever come to Pittsburgh without the likes of Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby? Dan Scifo says no…
(Ed’s Note: Though Dan Scifo is typically a contributor on Fridays here at FTP, he went above and beyond the call of duty during this weekend’s Winter Classic events. Here is another story that he did discussing the fact that the Winter Classic would likely have never happened in Pittsburgh if not for Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby. This story runs here as it appeared in the Latrobe Bulletin.)
By Dan Scifo
From the Point Contributing Writer
PITTSBURGH — Ten years ago — even five years ago — the idea of a marquee event like the National Hockey League’s Winter Classic at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh appeared inconceivable.
But Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby changed everything.
Forget about the Penguins’ poor performance during a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. Saturday night’s Winter Classic at Heinz Field was a night reserved for celebrating hockey in the city of Pittsburgh.
“Anytime you can host a Winter Classic in your city, it’s very special,” Lemieux said. “It’s exciting for the franchise, the players and, of course, the fans supporting us throughout my career since I’ve been here.
“We struggled for many years before the lockout. We didn’t compete at the level we wanted to, but the new (collective bargaining agreement) helped us put a great product on the ice and compete.”
Lemieux saved the Penguins on more than one occasion, once as a player, bringing two straight Stanley Cups in the early 1990s, again, when he rescued the team out of bankruptcy in the late 1990s, and a third time when he kept the franchise in Pittsburgh with the construction of the Consol Energy Center.
“The thing I like about Lemieux is that not only is he a great hockey player, but he stuck with Pittsburgh,” former teammate and NHL Hall-of-Fame defenseman Paul Coffey said. “At the end of his career, he could’ve went to New York or Montreal and made $10 or $15 million a year.
“He could’ve bailed out when the team was in trouble, but he believed in Pittsburgh.”
Luck also went the Penguins’ way when the franchise, after multiple seasons at the bottom of the NHL standings, won the right to draft Crosby — considered at the time “The Next One,” in reference to Wayne Gretzky’s “The Great One” moniker.
Crosby went without a point Saturday night for the second straight game, but the Pens’ captain is coming off a dominant 25-game scoring streak, the longest in the NHL since 1992, and is considered by many — including Lemieux — as the best player in the world.
“What he is doing now is much more impressive than what I did years ago,” Lemieux said. “I think it’s much tougher now, the way the league is set up, and for him to do the things he does every night is incredible.”
The Winter Classic spectacle itself was an incredible feat, pitting the sport’s two best players and biggest rivals — Crosby and Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin — against each other in a prime-time, under-the-lights setting.
“Somebody was telling me, as they approached the stadium, and they saw the lights on, it was just a spectacular sight,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said. “They got chills down their spine and it was one of the more amazing things they’ve been associated with in their time in hockey.”
Rain couldn’t dampen this event, which was originally scheduled for 1 p.m. before it was moved to an 8 p.m. faceoff because of weather-related concerns.
Rain started coming down in the second period and reached its heaviest point early in the third.
Bettman was in constant communication with league officials as they monitored conditions throughout the game.
“It was the same conditions for both teams,” Bettman said. “We were in communication with officials from both teams at each stoppage and nobody was complaining about it.”
Despite the rain, nobody was complaining about the Winter Classic or the move under the prime-time lights, either. Bettman said the ratings and discussion with network partners will determine the time slot for future Winter Classics.
Either way, this one was considered a smashing success.
“People outside in the street fair were telling me that this was like the Super Bowl,” Bettman said. “When you can get this kind of a response to a regular season game it’s truly something special and truly something unique.”
***In addition to his work here at FTP, Dan Scifo is also the Assistant Sports Editor for the Latrobe Bulletin.

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Proverbs 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
There are many people around the world that are making great sacrifice for what they believe in. In fact most religions are geared around what they must do to get to heaven through works and sacrifice.
The sad thing is that the Bible here tells us that a sacrifice of the wicked (those who are unrighteous without Christ) is nothing more than an abomination to the Lord. These people are many times good people, dedicated people yet all there sacrifice is in vain. As hard as they would try they can never be pleasing to the Lord.
The only true way that they can please the Lord is through salvation and growing in the Lord.


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Breath taking temple & museum
We were lucky to stay for the evening viewing of the tooth casket. Overall the temple is as gorgeous as any of the Buddhist temples in the world.
But the Buddhist museum behind the temple which is... Read Full Review arynay ,Kolkata (Calcutta), India on 11 Oct 2019 11:20 AM
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Temple of tooth relic wonderful. One must visit @srilanka. Floral decorations offered to Lord Budha. Discipline and decorum at one place. RamanaMurthyI ,null on 10 Oct 2019 6:05 AM
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You need to take off your shoes before entering the temple, it was raining when i visited the site. The floor was wet and with dirty water ponds. I reckon it would be hot surface if it was sunny... Read Full Review Rainyfish_lulu ,Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 09 Oct 2019 2:03 AM

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September 8, 2010
Unusual Tales - Test Of A Man
"Unusual Tales", a series presenting Steve Ditko's comics from 1957 to 1959 that are in the public domain.
This is a short tale about Myron York, a zoo curator winding up a long round-the-world boat trip having trouble impressing the girl he's fallen in love with. Fortunately for him, fate intervenes and gives him a chance to show his prowess against an escaped tiger on the ship.
Some good Ditko artwork on the menacing tiger, and I also like several of the Traveler panels in this one, like the second panel of page three.
Before the story, some links:
Buy Ditko's creator-owned work
New material and classic reprints
Find out about the fanzine DITKOMANIA
Halloween issue next
Check out new and upcoming Ditko publications
CREEPER hardcover now available
Download public domain comics, likely including the one this story is from
Scans in this series generally adapted to my personal tastes from those copies
As this story appears in the Snyder/Ditko published TALES OF THE MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER #19 , I'm only including the first page below.
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Citadel Defense teamed with Syzygy Integration to develop a custom counter-drone application for the Department of Defense and federal government agencies. The application accelerates situational awareness and coordinated responses to uncooperative drone activity around critical infrastructure, National Special Security Events (NSSE), military bases, and the border.
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8.0L V10 SFI OHV 6- Speed Manual
Year Make Model: 1999 Dodge Viper
Engine: 8.0L V10 SFI OHV
Transmission: 6- Speed Manual
Mileage: 55078 ( actual )
Body Style: Two Door Coupe
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan
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Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis is proud to offer a 1999 Dodge Viper GTS. Dodge shocked the world when they debuted the first generation Dodge Viper in 1991. With a V10 engine, a 6 speed transmission, and a whopping 400 horsepower, this was very exotic stuff for the time. The original Viper was very bare bones. It was an open air car without roll up windows, and had to be optioned with AC. This was a hit with some die hard enthusiasts, but many much preferred the more practical GTS that launched in 1996. The GTS had rear exiting exhaust, roll up windows, and a fixed hard top. Dodge also decided to boost the horsepower to an exciting 450. This power comes from a massive front mounted 8.0 Liter V10. This massive engine made necessary one of the largest and most exciting front hoods you will find. The hood has multiple releases that allow it to tilt forward revealing the entire front end of the car. This particular example has a rather fetching black with silver color scheme which is subtle yet sporty. The interior is very unique caramel colored leather which upscales the whole interior experience. With only 55,078 miles on the clock, it has been well kept and drives beautifully. The only modifications are a K&N Intake, and a custom exhaust system. The exhaust features M&M Long Tube Headers, Borla catalytic converter, and a Borla Cat-Back system. The result is an awesome note that will rival 10 cylinder Lamborghinis that are 5 times the price. This bad to the bone Dodge Viper GTS can be seen in greater detail in our St. Louis showroom or at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. Please contact 618-271-3000 or email@example.com with inquiries.
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Engine: 5.9L V8 F OHV 16VTransmission: 4 Speed AutomaticMileage: 68480 ( actual )
Gateway Classic Cars is pleased to offer this limited production 1996 Dodge Ram Indianapolis 500 Special Edition pickup truck for sale in their Indianapolis showroom. The paint, inspired by the Dodge Viper GTS pace car of the same year, consists of brilliant blue, with twin white racing stripes. Special graphics on the doors, unique wheels, and a sport tuned exhaust set this truck apart from the rest. Dodge produced fewer than 2,800 of these special edition trucks for 1996. This showroom shiny example has been incredibly well cared for, and only turned 68,480 miles! The current owner added a tasteful, and functional paint matching fiberglass topper, and several powertrain modifications to give this Dodge a little extra punch. Be sure to call us for a complete list of upgrades. Factory equipment includes; air conditioning, am/fm/cd player, cruise control, cloth seats with power control and lumbar support, power windows, locks, and mirrors, limited slip 3.55 rear axle, and newer tires and wheels. The original wheels, and tires are available, and will go with the truck when sold. Be sure to check out our website at www.gatewayclassiccars.com to view 100+ HD pictures and a short video of this special edition Dodge in action. Better yet, stop by our Indianapolis showroom and see this beautiful truck in person. We’re located at 4400 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, In. 46268 Contact Brad or Nicholas directly at 317-688-1100.
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Engine: 8.0L V10 FTransmission: 6 Speed ManuelMileage: 101596 ( undocumented )
We invite you to take a close look at this 1994 Dodge Viper. Everyone knows that the Viper was always a Hot Car. This one still has plenty of life left with 101596 original miles. Regular maintenance has kept the V 10 engine running smooth and the 6 speed transmission goes thru the gears the way it should. The car has been modified with an aftermarket intake and performance exhaust. There is no doubt that this car means business. You will find yourself planted firmly in the seat as you accelerate down the highway. There is a reason why so many Vipers are red. They look great in RED! The interior is finished in Tan Leather and is in very good condition. With the roof on and the windows in place this car is fun to drive. Take the roof off and it becomes an open air race car. The thing about Vipers is the amazing amount of torque that is produced by the monster V10. They are known for their performance and race car like characteristics. To view this 1994 Dodge Viper in greater detail, including HD pictures and an HD video, visit www.GatewayClassicCars.com or our Philadelphia showroom located in West Deptford, NJ. For more information, please call 856-599-4100 or email Philadelphia@GatewayClassicCars.com
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Engine: 8.0L V10 F OHVTransmission: 6-Speed ManualMileage: 5431 ( actual )
For sale in our St. Louis Showroom is a Viper Red 1998 Dodge Viper RT/10. This second generation or Phase SR II Viper RT/10 is in amazing condition. The red paint shines like new and portrays the true essence of the Viper brand. The black leather interior also looks fantastic, with little to no wear. Testing of the first prototype began in January of 1989 for the Viper and the rest was history. A major contributor to the Viper since the beginning was Dick Winkles, the chief power engineer, who had spent a lot of time in Italy. The second generation ran from 1996 to 2002. The powerplant for the RT/10 in 1998 was 450 horsepower GTS engine with redesigned camshaft and exhaust manifolds, which saved 24 lbs over the previous design. Also new in 98’ were power windows and second generation air bags. Some specs to note: 0-60 time of 4.0 secs, 0-100 at 8.6 seconds, a quarter mile drag time of 12.2 seconds at 119 mph, and a top speed of 185 mph. All of these were mass improvements over the first generation, just solidifying the Viper as a bonafide supercar. The odometer reads 5,431, which represents the actual mileage on the car. Options for this 1998 Dodge Viper RT/10 include: Air Conditioning, AM/FM Radio, Leather Interior, Power Windows, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Locks, Tilt Wheel, Driver/Passenger Airbag, Anti-Lock Brakes, Seat Belts, Anti-Theft System, Radial Tires, and Aluminum/Alloy Wheels. This Viper RT/10 is all original, and has been maintained very well since new. With just over 5,400 miles, the new owner of this Viper can keep as a collector piece, or drive it as it was designed to with a smile from ear to ear. To view this 1998 Dodge Viper RT/10 in greater detail, including HD pictures and an HD video, please visit www.GatewayClassicCars.com or our St. Louis Showroom. For more information please call 618-271-3000 or email STL@GatewayClassicCars.com
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Engine: 8.0L V10 FI OHVTransmission: 6 Speed ManualMileage: 28287 ( actual )
Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando is proud to present this 1994 Dodge Viper RT-10. The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500. The Viper went on sale in January 1992 as the RT/10 Roadster. The centerpiece of the car was its engine. The Lamborghini Company, then owned by Chrysler Corporation, designed the V10 for the Viper by recasting the block and heads in an aluminum alloy, and was based on the Chrysler LA V8 engine. The engine weighs 711 lbs. and produces 400 bhp at 4600 rpm and 465 lb·ft at 3600 rpm, and thanks to the long-gearing allowed by the engine the car has some fuel economy. The body is a tubular steel frame with resin transfer molding (RTM) fiberglass panels. The Viper lacks modern driver aids such as traction control and anti-lock brakes on purpose to give you the feel in the seat of your pants. It completes a quarter mile in 12.6 seconds and has a maximum speed of over 150 mph. Its large tires allow the car to average close to one lateral g in corners, placing it among the elite cars of its day. The car is made for driving and features inflatable lumbar support and adjustable seats. Along with the absence of exterior door handles, the vehicle lacks side windows and a roof. The battery is in the sealed compartment over the rear wheels to increase rear-end weight and traction. Options include: AM/FM CD player, power brakes, power steering, seat belts, anti-theft system, grey leather seats, alloy wheels. With only a little over 28K actual miles this Red beauty this is the one you want to own. This 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10 is for sale in our Orlando Showroom and can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at (407)771-2000 or email us at Orlando@GatewayClassicCars.com. If you would like to see it in person, come to our Orlando Showroom, located at 635 Century Point Suite 101, Lake Mary, FL 32746. See more at: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/ORD/1152/1994-Dodge-Viper-RT-10
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Engine: 8.0L V10 F OHVTransmission: 6 Speed ManualMileage: 23222 ( actual )
Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to present this 1995 Dodge Viper RT-10. The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500. The Viper went on sale in January 1992 as the RT/10 Roadster. The centerpiece of the car was its engine. The Lamborghini Company, then owned by Chrysler Corporation, designed the V10 for the Viper by recasting the block and heads in an aluminum alloy, and was based on the Chrysler LA V8 engine. The engine weighs 711 lbs. and produces 400 bhp at 4600 rpm and 465 lb•ft at 3600 rpm, and thanks to the long-gearing allowed by the engine the car has decent fuel economy. The body is a tubular steel frame with resin transfer molding (RTM) fiberglass panels. The Viper lacks modern driver aids such as traction control and anti-lock brakes on purpose to give you the feel in the seat of your pants. It completes a quarter mile in 12.6 seconds and has a maximum speed of over 150 mph. Its large tires allow the car to average close to one lateral g in corners, placing it among the elite cars of its day. The car is made for driving and features inflatable lumbar support and adjustable seats. Along with the absence of exterior door handles, the vehicle lacks side windows and a roof, although cloth windows and top and included. The battery is in the sealed compartment over the rear wheels to increase rear-end weight and traction. Options include: AM/FM CD player, power brakes, power steering, seat belts, anti-theft system, grey leather seats, alloy wheels. With only a little over 23K actual miles this Red beauty this is the one you want to own. This 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 is for sale in our Dallas Showroom and can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at 817-310-9400 or email us at Dallas@GatewayClassicCars.com. If you would like to see it in person, come to Dallas Showroom
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Engine: 3.0L V6 Transmission: 4 Speed AutomaticMileage: 55162 ( undocumented )
Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando is proud to present this stunning 1994 Dodge Stealth R/T. The Dodge Stealth was designed in partnership with Mitsubishi to be an ultra-high-tech sports car for the 90s. With advanced available features like 4-wheel steering and dual overhead cam engines the Dodge Stealth and its platform mate, the Mitsubishi 3000GT, were true halo cars of their time. With performance rivaling the best from Europe these cars garnered an enthusiastic following. The Dodge Stealth had a very distinctive appearance as Chrysler designed unique body panels, headlights and crescent shaped spoiler, affectionately referred to as the “Banana Wing,” mounted at the base of the rear window rather than the end of the trunk lid. This example is painted in the rare Pearl Yellow which has a beautiful transforming sheen in shifting light and is complemented by a light gray leather interior. This Stealth has all the styling cues of a spaceship and it’ll go like one too! Powered by a 24 valve, dual overhead cam 3.0-liter V6 pumping out 220 horsepower to a smooth shifting 4 speed automatic this Stealth just soars! With just 55,162 original miles this Dodge Stealth is ready for a new owner to love and enjoy. Options on this Stealth include Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, cruise control, lumbar support, power brakes, power steering, power seats, power windows, power mirrors, seat belts, driver/passenger airbag, leather interior, and alloy wheels wrapped in radial tires. This 1994 Dodge Stealth R/T is for sale in our Orlando Showroom and can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at (407)771-2000 or email us at Orlando@GatewayClassicCars.com. If you would like to see it in person, come to our Orlando Showroom, located at 635 Century Point Suite 101, Lake Mary, FL 32746. See more at: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/ORD/1143/1994-Dodge-Stealth-R-T-Sport
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Engine: 6.1L V8 FTransmission: 5A w/ ODMileage: 27341 ( undocumented )
For Sale in our Atlanta showroom is this 2007 Dodge Charger Super Bee SRT-8. #350 of #1000 made that year. This super low mileage, super clean beast boasts of a 6.1L V8 power plant that will toss you back in your seat faster than you can say go, and while cruising the highway in this beauty, it’ll turn out some great gas mileage in all. It’s a pretty good combination and the epitome of modern muscle. It’s loaded with every option available and has a MagnaFlow exhaust system on it and custom Lexani 24” color matching rims to accent this yellow muscle car. The original wheels and tires come with it as well. Come in and see what we mean when we say modern muscle. The SRT branding is all it’s hyped up to be. It’s here to prove it. To view this car in greater detail, including 100+ HD photos and HD video, please visit us at www.gatewayclassiccars.com, and click on Atlanta. For more information please call the Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833 or email us at Atlanta@GatewayClassicCars.com
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Engine: 8.3L V10 SFITransmission: 6 Speed ManualMileage: 4282 ( actual )
Gateway Classic Cars of Louisville is proud to present this 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10. The first prototype was tested in January 1989. It debuted in 1991 with two pre-production models as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 when Dodge was forced to substitute it in place of the Japanese-built Dodge Stealth because of complaints from the United Auto Workers, and went on sale in January 1992 as the RT/10 Roadster. The Dodge Viper underwent a major redesign in 2002, courtesy of DaimlerChrysler's Street and Racing Technology group. The new Viper SRT-10, which replaced both the GTS and the RT/10, was heavily restyled with sharp, angled bodywork. The engine's displacement was increased to 8.3 L (506.5 cu in), which increased output to 500 bhp and 525 lb•ft. Despite the power increases, engine weight was reduced to about 500 lb (230 kg). The chassis was also improved, becoming more rigid and weighing approximately 80 lb (36 kg) less than the previous model. This beautiful red Viper looks just as good as the day it was sold off the showroom floor. This 1 owner Dodge Viper has only 4282 miles on the odometer. This brutal masterpiece of American Muscle has been garage kept and never been rained on as of this writing. The garage was climate controlled to stay cool in the summers, and toasty warm in the winters. Insert the key, twist to on, push the start button and that distinctive Viper V-10 sound is instantly recognize. This 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 includes; Air Conditioning, AM/FM Radio with CD player, Manual Convertible Top, Leather Interior, Seat belts, Power Steering, Tilt Wheel, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats, Remote Keyless Entry, and Aluminum Alloy Wheels wrapped in Michelin Performance Radial tires. This 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 is for sale in our Louisville Showroom and can be seen in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD Video at www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For additional information please call our knowledgeable staff at (812)294-1555 or email us at Louisville@GatewayClassicCars.com. If you would like to see it in person, come to our Louisville Showroom located at 13576 Blue Lick Rd., Memphis, IN 47143. Link: http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/LOU/1736/2004-Dodge-Viper-SRT-10
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Engine: 6.1L V8 SFITransmission: 5- Speed Automatic w/ ODMileage: 5917 ( actual )
Up for sale now in our Houston Showroom is this beefy 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8. With only 5900 actual miles, this Mopar is practically new! Under the hood is a massive 6.1 Liter Hemi V8 that is packed with plenty of power. Backing this 6.1L V8 powerplant is a 5-speed automatic transmission putting the power to a limited slip rear end. This 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 has the aesthetics that all Chargers are known for. This is the epitome of a modern muscle car. Speaking of muscle, nothing says muscle like the roar of a fire breathing V8! The car also features a nice set of Asanti wheels to give it that curb appeal and Brembo slotted disk brakes. Simply put, throwing the power to the ground has never been so easy and fun! Being behind the steering wheel feels like a blast from the past thanks to grey leather and suede sport bucket seats. Both comfortable and functional, they do a fine job keeping you in place when you're straightening the curves and flattening the hills. Options on this 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8, include: A/C, AM/FM radio, CD player, cruise control, power Brembo brakes, power steering, power locks, power seats, power sunroof, power windows, anti-lock brakes, tilt wheel, seat belts, driver and passenger airbags, keyless entry, leather interior, and Asanti wheels wrapped in Kumho tires. Now's your chance to be in true modern classic, get ready to turn heads and snap necks because this body will always be in style! To see all the HD pictures and video please go to http://gatewayclassiccars.com/houston/2007/dodge/charger-S898.html. For even more information on this 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 located in our Houston showroom come by and see us or contact the showroom at (832)243-6220 or email the showroom at Houston@GatewayClassicCars.com
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Engine: 318 CID V8Transmission: 4 Speed ManualMileage: 30562 ( undocumented )
For sale at our Gateway Classic Cars Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom is a 1959 Dodge D-100. From 1957 to 1959, Dodge proposed the Sweptside pickup, a rival to the Chevrolet Cameo Carrier, but it never became a best-seller. A flat-sided (and thus wider) "Sweptline" cargo box came in 1959. The company also adopted the standard pickup truck numbering scheme, also used by Ford and GM at that time. Thus, the ½ ton Dodge was now called the D100. A traditional separate-fender body "Utiline" version was also built which had a GVWR of 9,000 lb (4,100 kg). The D-100 was considered a workings man’s truck back in the day. It’s somewhat of a rarity to locate these in good shape because of this. However, this owner has been able to do just that. This 1959 is only a 2-OWNER vehicle! That’s right, just 2 owners throughout its lifetime! This vehicle was bought and owned by a gentleman in California way back in 1959 (Owner provided original bill of sale). He held on to it and used this vehicle all the way up until about 2 years ago, when it was then purchased by the present owner today. The original owner loved this truck so much, he gave it a front/back full restoration (approximately 2006) a few years before selling this vehicle. Restoring it back to the shape he had previously purchased/received it in 1959. This vehicle is powered by a 318 V-8 engine and 4- speed transmission. Other eye-catching features include: Very clean interior, old school air-vent in the cab, chrome grill/hubcaps highlighting the word “Dodge” on each (No mistaking this one for a Chevy) & in my opinion, a beautiful looking woodgrain bed laid throughout. This most certainly was a quality work truck back in the day, but it’s ready to go to work for you now! To see 100+ HD pictures and videos of this 1959 Dodge D-100 please visit GatewayClassicCars.com. For more information or to schedule an appointment to view this vehicle in person, please call the Dallas showroom at (817)310-9400 or email us directly at Dallas@GatewayClassicCars.com.
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Engine: 340 CID V8Transmission: AutomaticMileage: 19056 ( undocumented )
Gateway Classic Cars is excited to offer this beautiful 1973 Dodge Challenger. These muscle cars hit the streets in 1970 and had a short run until 1974. With the Challenger’s revival in 2008, the Challenger name has become synonymous with power and performance. This beautifully restored Challenger is offered in its original and extremely rare Pale Green exterior with a White Vinyl top. Inside you’ll find an equally exquisite interior finished in white vinyl which complements the top nicely. Powering this beast is the original 340 V8 with a 4-barrel carb mounted to the original 727 automatic transmission. All this American muscle is then sent to rear wheel through a 3.23 rear end, giving this classic a wonderful combination of power and drivability. If you are looking for a rare color option on a beautiful American classic then this 1973 Dodge Challenger is for you. Options include: AC, AM/FM Radio, Cassette, Tilt Wheel, Radial Tires, Vinyl interior, Power steering, and power brakes. For more information contact the Chicago Showroom at 708-444-4488 or email us at Chicago@GatewayClassicCars.com.
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Engine: 378cid V8Transmission: 3 Speed AutoMileage: 76465 ( undocumented )
Gateway Classic Cars is excited to offer this 1966 Dodge Dart 270. For Sale in our Atlanta showroom is this 1966 Dodge Dart 270. Calling all Mopar people. This unique classic Mopar will catch you off guard. It’s not only unique, it’s cool and fast! Powered 378 CID V8 with over 450 HP, it is connected to a 904 Mopar 3-speed automatic transmission, forward shift. It has a 3:91 rearend, front disc brakes, electric fuel pump, upgraded springs and shocks, electronic ignition, a roll cage and so many more things. It’s ready for the street or strip. It has a beautiful metallic blue paint and blue cloth interior. You need to come see this awesome hot rod and tell us what you think. There’s plenty more to talk about with this one. Better yet, take it home today and turn heads everywhere you go. To view this car in greater detail, including 100+ HD photos and HD video, please visit us at www.gatewayclassiccars.com, and click on Atlanta. For more information please call the Atlanta showroom at 678-894-4833 or email us at Atlanta@GatewayClassicCars.com
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The National Defence Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) expect the upcoming NATO Summit, which will be held in Vilnius next week, to give Ukraine a clear perspective of NATO membership.
According to Chairman of the National Defence Committee Kalev Stoicescu, it is now crucial to closely associate Ukraine with the Euro-Atlantic institutions, as the restoration of peace in the whole Europe depends on it. “Russia is an aggressor state and it is necessary to stand against them decisively. At the Summit, the Alliance must underline the continued threat from Russia and the need to bring to justice all those responsible for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. We also expect the Vilnius Summit to make decisions to further strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defence posture and to increase defence investment,” he said.
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson thinks that the main objective of the Summit is to achieve strong support for Ukraine, including reaching an agreement on giving Ukraine a clear perspective of joining NATO. “The Riigikogu has given its message in the Statement made in mid-May: we expect the NATO Summit to issue an invitation to Ukraine to join the Alliance and to formulate concrete actions that would enable the country to integrate quickly into NATO,” he added.
The National Defence Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu discussed preparations for the NATO Summit, which will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, at the joint off-site sitting at the Government Office. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas gave the Committees an overview of Estonia’s positions.
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A draft schedule has been released involving designs for invitees to meet at Port Solent, the high quality marina in Portsmouth. Here they will be provided with their kit, meet the crew and assign themselves to a skipper to prepare for the weekend ahead.
Over the weekend the Yacht Brokers Regatta will include four races, with races one and two taking place on Saturday 5th June and races three and four on Sunday. Attendees can also enjoy lunch on board each day.
On Saturday evening the yachts will berth at Cowes, on the beautiful Isle of Wight for evening's entertainment.
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Not too long ago, I sent Laura out to turn the compost pile. If you’ve never grown a compost pile, keeping it turned is important to helping it build heat and decompose into that rich soil you’re aiming for. Unfortunately for my compost pile, life gets in the way sometimes so it had been a few days since we had turned it. We live in Texas. That isn’t always a good thing especially since fire ants love my yard. Apparently they also love my compost pile! Luckily, if you have found fire ants in your compost pile, it’s super easy to get rid of them!
I have never had an issue with fire ants in compost before so when Laura came in to tell me, I scrambled to do my research. Surprisingly, it was a lot easier to get the ants out of my compost pile than I was expecting. Honestly, I was pretty much expecting to have to scrap the entire pile which made me really sad. We have worked really hard to develop a rich, compost soil and I was just a tad over heartbroken at the thought of having to ditch it. Luckily, Google saved me from scraping it all and now our compost is doing great again!
How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Compost Pile
Before we get into how to remove ants from your compost, let’s chat about how a compost pile works and why fire ants are bad for your compost. We had fire ants in our compost, but this stuff is pretty standard for any ants. Just keep in mind that some ants in your compost are actually beneficial and can create helpful fungi. You don’t want to remove beneficial ants if you don’t have to. In my case, I was specifically trying to get rid of fire ants in my compost pile.
How Do Compost Piles Work?
Compost piles work the way they do by decomposing food scraps and other things you can compost. When your compost pile is kept damp – not wet – and turned on a regular basis, it creates heat. That heat helps to break down the pile into a very nutrient rich soil to use in your garden. Without heat being created, your pile will not only take much longer to decompose, but may not turn into the soil you would like it to. Give it too much water and it can turn to sludge.
What to Do When You Have Ants in Your Compost
Getting rid of ants in your compost may seem hard since there tend to be thousands in a colony, but the truth is, you only need to be diligent about working on it. I have seen quite a few home remedies for ant removal, but most are more complicated than it needs to be. If you don’t mind adding chemicals to your compost pile, you can buy a commercial ant remover. Just be careful since you may do more harm to your compost pile than help this way.
In all honesty, I would not recommend using an ant poison on your compost pile at all. You’re liable to destroy your pile with the chemicals. I personally choose not to do that since I want my compost as organic as it can be. We use ours for vegetable gardening and I’d rather not be eating something grown in chemical based soil if I can help it.
Organic Ways to Remove Ants
A more safe method is to use food-grade Diatomaceous Earth. In case you weren’t aware, it is one of my favorite products ever simply because there are so many uses for Diatomaceous Earth in and around your home. To remove ants from compost using DE, add it to your compost and turn it well to mix the DE into the pile. DE is sharp and when ingested by small crawling insects such as ants and fleas, it literally slices their stomachs.
I have also heard of people using coffee grounds to remove them, boiling water and even baking soda. Those methods just seem like a lot of fuss to me especially since you need large amounts of them; more than what is likely already in your compost pile.
Side Note: If you’ve never had experience with fire ants, they bite. A lot. And those bites burn badly at first then itch worse than any mosquito bite you’ve ever had. If you’re working with fire ants in compost, please take care to protect yourself from bites. It is always a good idea to use a long handled garden tool, to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeves and gardening gloves at the very least.
Removing Fire Ants from Your Compost Pile By Turning
We chose to skip the DE for this round. It can be expensive and we have a decent sized compost pile. I didn’t want to spend that much money. Instead, we grabbed our trusty garden shovel to work on removing the fire ants in our compost pile.
It seems to me that the simplest way to remove the fire ants from my compost pile is the method that is already what I should be doing anyhow.
Turn and water.
Ants build tunnels wherever they decide to build a colony. They will dig deep into the dirt wherever they colonize. When those tunnels are destroyed, they aren’t very happy critters. Use your shovel or other tool to get down to the bottom of your compost pile and turn it in multiple directions. Doing so will ensure you destroy all tunnels the fire ants may have created.
Ants also aren’t typically too fond of water which means that watering a dry compost pile can also help them move on. Watering your compost pile by itself will not usually cause them to move on, but as I said earlier, your pile should be kept damp anyway, especially if you live in a super dry climate such as Texas.
It took approximately three weeks for us to remove the fire ants from our compost pile. We made sure to turn the pile at least once a day and to wet it down if it dried out. Texas has been slammed with quite a few storms and flooding over the past few weeks so watering wasn’t something we had to do often.
Our compost pile is now free of the blasted little buggers and doing well. Now, the only time I need to worry about them is when I mow the yard and hit their mounds. Those are next on my list. 😉

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With rising wages come rising prices, cuts to hours, and fewer jobs. New York City restaurants are already feeling the crunch.
If New York City wants to maintain the unique small business/high concept persona that it has today, restaurant owners will have to get creative after a city mandated minimum wage increase, which took effect on December 31st. Now is a crucial time to consider introducing intelligent voice applications to restaurant operations.
To break down the new law, the wage hike requires businesses that employ 11 or more people to increase wages from $13 to $15 per hour. However, most restaurants utilize tipped wages, which offers servers and bartenders a lower hourly wage with an opportunity to additional pay in tips. If employees don't earn enough this way, employers are required to make up the difference. That mentioned tipped minimum just rose from $8.65 to $10 an hour. This is quite the increase, especially when restaurants struggle with thin profit margins to begin with.
According to a new study conducted by the New York City Hospitality Alliance, 574 restaurants were surveyed and the results are not looking promising for 2019: 75 percent of full-service establishments anticipate cutting hours, and 47 percent will eliminate positions entirely in response to the forced minimum wage increase. That follows a trend from reports in 2018, in which 77 percent of full-service restaurants decreased employee hours and 36 percent cut positions, altogether. These were both in response to a mandatory minimum wage increase.
So how can restaurants maintain the same level of productivity when they simply cannot afford to pay employees this wage and still make a profit? Jetson, an NYC-based voice AI company offers an expert solution in the emerging trend in voice technology. It is both affordable to even small businesses and simple to integrate into existing procedures. Voice AI enables customers to order and ask for specific assistance in restaurants like requesting more napkins, asking for another beverage, etc. This takes a load off of increasingly busy restaurant employees, so they can deliver a higher quality dining experience to guests.
It is important to add that Mayor Bill de Blasio recently proposed a new policy that would require businesses with five or more employees to guarantee two weeks of paid time off. That includes restaurants. While most can agree that employees would certainly enjoy this new policy, Jetson will never ask for nor even need time off.


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1) there was a problem with the brakes and they replaced the disks for me under warranty.
2) the rubber around the panoramic sunroof is ripped at places and unfortunately I only came to realisation is a few days later
3) there is a little area without a paint like it's been somehow scratched.
Honestly I am quite upset about my purchase and the fact that it has all these things.
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Meralco takes on NLEX with eye fixed on key playoff bonus
Meralco plays back-to-back games against tough foes, and considering what is at stake, the Bolts will need to pour everything they have into those matches.
With No. 2 seeding on the line, the Bolts clash with NLEX on Wednesday and will return to the Don Honorio Ventura State University gym floor less than 24 hours later against Barangay Ginebra, with a win in any of those giving them a twice-to-beat bonus in the first round of the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs.
“We want to win every game,” Meralco coach Norman Black told the Inquirer late Tuesday. “But right now, our primary focus in on our first game, which is NLEX. We know what’s at stake.”
None of Meralco’s last two foes will take it easy considering that the Road Warriors and the defending champion Gin Kings also have a lot riding in those games: They both are at the tail end of the list of teams that will advance to the playoffs, with Ginebra within reach of three other ballclubs tiptoeing on the edge of elimination.
Two playdates are left in the elimination round and only two things have been decided thus far: TNT grabbing the No. 1 seed and Blackwater—which now owns the longest losing streak in the league—the only side eliminated thus far.
Black and his charges will go all-out in their last two outings since they would need some momentum going into the quarterfinals, regardless of whether they bag No. 2 or not. And he will need all hands on deck for the job.
Black said that “we will almost be at full strength” for their last two games, although his son, Aaron, will still be evaluated in the next two days and “will be out for the week.”
Reynel Hugnatan is also not playing to attend to the death of an immediate family member.
The top two teams at the end of the classification round will have twice-to-beat protection in the first round of the playoffs, and for Meralco, that would also mean avoiding current topnotchers Tropang Giga early in the playoffs. But Black said that he hasn’t planned that far yet.
“Right now our focus is to make the quarterfinals first and then take it from there,” Black said. “We also still don’t know who we will be playing [in the first round], so we’re not really thinking that far ahead.”
Alaska also plays two straight days, colliding with San Miguel Beer on Wednesday and then NorthPort the following day, with the Aces needing no less than a sweep to at least forge a playoff for the last quarterfinal slot.
Meralco-NLEX is slated at 3 p.m., with the Bolts looking to win a third straight game to cement that valuable second ranking. That would mean playing the No. 7 team in the first round of the playoffs, which could ultimately be the Gin Kings, if they win on Thursday against the Bolts.
A Meralco sweep could ease Ginebra out of the playoff picture and put an end to what has been a roller-coaster campaign for the crowd-darlings who were heavily tipped to repeat here even with June Mar Fajardo returning to the Beermen.
And it would represent some sort of a payback for Meralco, which got eliminated in last year’s Philippine Cup semifinals on a dagger triple by Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson.
One Meralco win in its last two games would also ease idle Magnolia down to No. 3 in the standings, with the Hotshots’ only hope of tabbing the second quarterfinal bonus resting on two Bolts losses.
Fajardo and the Beermen will be shooting for a win that would give them a No. 4 ranking and avoid a collision with fellow powerhouse and sister team Magnolia up until the Finals, if ever, should the Hotshots qualify as No. 3.
San Miguel was the dynasty of the last decade, only for Ginebra to topple that last season in the Angeles bubble, where the Beermen failed to make the Finals.
Those who finish in the middle of the pack after the eliminations will play in best-of-three series, with No. 3 clashing with No. 6 and No. 4 and No. 5 colliding.
So, that makes all the final four games important as far as positioning is concerned as even idle Terrafirma and Phoenix are still in the running for the last spot depending on the results of the last two days. INQ
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Retailers win at cell phone pricing
Want a cheap handset? Steer clear of your carrier.
In the market for a new cell phone? Consider shopping at the nearest electronics store.
Starting today, Wal-Mart will sell the 16GB iPhone 3GS for $97 with a two-year AT&T contract, instead of the $199 price tag both AT&T and Apple offer. When Wal-Mart announced its planned price drop last week, analysts and consumers alike saw the move as a confirmation that Apple would unveil a new model of the popular smart phone in June.
But it's not at all unusual for big-box retailers such as Wal-Mart, Amazon.com, Best Buy and RadioShack to offer handset prices that are significantly lower than those at carriers. In April, the average subsidized smart-phone price from retailers was $43.64, while mobile operators charged nearly three times as much -- an average $117.08, according to industry tracker ABI Research. The averages shift monthly as new phones enter the market, and overall prices have steadily dropped as smart phones have gotten cheaper, says Michael Morgan, a senior analyst for the firm.
For example, New Yorkers can get the Motorola Droid online from Verizon Wireless for $200 (after an instant discount of $100). Best Buy has it for $100; Wal-Mart and Wirefly.com, $20. (Without a contract, Motorola sells the handset for $600.) These prices are possible because the stores have more room to discount than carriers, which shoulder the burden of the initial phone subsidy (the difference between the lower retail price and manufacturer's suggested price) no matter which of its authorized resellers makes the sale.
But there are things to keep in mind when heading to the big-box retailer nearest you. For one, they tend to carry only the most popular -- and so most incentivized -- phones, Morgan says. What's more, retailers are seeking to get you into the store with low-cost phones -- and keep you there to make more profitable purchases, including phone accessories. "It's a highly profitable business," says R.J. Hottovy, a senior stock analyst for Morningstar who covers the industry.
Carriers, too, are anxious for business and can be open to negotiating on handsets at a loss if it means gaining new customers, says Harry Wang, the director of mobile product research for Parks Associates. Wal-Mart, for example, has a strong foothold with lower-income households that could broaden the audience for major carriers. Ultimately, the two-year service contract is more profitable, he says.
Where to buy
Sales and promotions can vary widely, so it's worth shopping around:
Sign up for loyalty programs. Members often get exclusive deals that can drop prices further. For example, Best Buy offered members an extra $50 off the new Sprint LG Rumor Touch if they purchased it over Memorial Day weekend, pushing the price down to $30. Nonmembers got the phone for $80, as did those purchasing it directly from Sprint. Consumers can sometimes earn airline miles and other rewards for phone purchases.
Look for instant discounts. Claiming rebates can be a hassle, Wang says. Look for instant discounts and service credits whenever possible.
Read the fine print. Many carrier offers don't apply to retailer purchases. When it debuted the BlackBerry Storm in 2008, Verizon widely advertised a $50 rebate on the handset. But the fine print noted that the offer was limited to purchases made at a Verizon store or the carrier's website.
Monitor manufacturer rebates. Manufacturers occasionally rebate handsets, which can push the price down further, Morgan says.
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What began as a dream turned into a masterpiece for brothers Paul and Carlos Meyer.
“Under the Cottonwood Tree: El Susto de la Curandera” takes readers on a journey through the landscape, culture and colloquialisms that make northern New Mexico unique. The graphic novel is set in 1949 in the village of Algodones. Strange magic wakes the sleepy town when a boy transforms into a calf after taking a bite of an enchanted cookie. It is up to his older brother to find a way to change him back, which leads them on an enchanted adventure through a forest full of secrets.
The calf was a figment of Paul Meyer’s imagination. It was part of a dream after a day of corralling calfs that had gotten out of their enclosure. Carlos Meyer was raising the cattle in the large backyard where the brothers lived with their seven other siblings and parents in the then mostly rural North Valley in the 1970s. Paul’s dream inspired the short story “The Calf, the Caterpillar and Joey,” which was published in 1984 in Grito del Sol, a publication in Berkeley, California. Carlos Meyer later transformed the short story into a screenplay as an assignment for a writing class he was taking while attending New Mexico Highlands University, in Las Vegas. By that time, Paul Meyer had moved to Los Angeles, but soon the brothers would be together again, shopping the screenplay around Hollywood. Interest in producing the project gained traction.
“We had it greenlit for a certain budget, and then just like in Hollywood it fell apart,” Paul Meyer said. “I thought what can I do and how can Carlos and I take the story to at least some sort of fruition? So from then, eight years ago, I pursued some artists that could make it into a graphic novel.”
The brothers wanted the storyline to capture a true depiction of the communities where the Meyer children were reared in the North Valley and the small towns of northern New Mexico where their parents were born.
“My mom is from Anton Chico, New Mexico, and my dad is from Las Vegas, New Mexico,” Carlos Meyer said. “So they got together way up north, they got married and they moved to Mora, and that is, like, 30 minutes away from Las Vegas, up north. And, like, all these families, they needed to make a living, so my mom and dad moved to Alameda (in the North Valley). They bought an acre of land and they raised us all. At the time, it was just farmland; now it’s suburbia. … It was orchards and cornfields. This is where the story derived from, from my upbringing.”
Setting the story in the 1940s when their parents were growing up was deliberately done to capture the culture of their communities.
“Where our parents came from, it’s really a transitional culture, because it’s really these small villages that still were speaking Spanish, more of a Castilian-based Spanish, for hundreds of years,” Paul Meyer said. “Some of those villages are super-isolated, and they didn’t transition into speaking English until probably the 1950s. … We’re trying to capture a time and place that existed in the 1940s. We’re shining a light on that culture and remembering how our parents grew up but adding fantasy to it, of course, in a comic book form.”
The illustrations needed to match the quality of the storyline, and after an extensive search, Paul Meyer found illustrator Margaret Hardy in Los Angeles. The characters in “Under the Cottonwood Tree: El Susto de la Curandera” are all family members. Paul Meyer would provide old photos of his family, and Hardy would transform their images into illustrations. Photo books of New Mexico in the 1940s also were used for reference of people’s appearance, clothes and more. Hardy, who is from St. Louis, was able to capture the signature landscapes of the Land of Enchantment with the help of Carlos Meyer’s son, Esteban, who took photos of the Rio Grande, the bosque and homes in the vicinity.
“He would go up and down the bosque and (take photos of) all these houses,” Paul Meyer said. “There is one house that is off of Alameda, and it kind of looked like the earth was reabsorbing the adobe. I think we used that for the basis of where the curandera supposedly lived in the forest there. Margaret was able to use
Estaban’s photos, and she really captured the images well. She did a great job.”
“Under the Cottonwood Tree: El Susto de la Curandera” has received several accolades, including Best Graphic Novel, First Place, at the 2019 International Latino Book Awards, Best Graphic Novel, Gold Medal, at the 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and Best Graphic Novel at the 2019 New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards. A number of local bookstores have purchased many copies of the novel, with Bookworks selling out of its copies shortly after putting them on display. Due to the recent closure of nonessential businesses, in-person purchases, promotional signings and a book tour are on hold. The novel is available online in a number of formats, including hardcover, softcover, digital and PDF. To purchase or for more information, visit underthecottonwoodtree.com.

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Formerly a neighbourhood in East Berlin, Friedrichshain has an alternative and artistic vibe. Tourists are often attracted to the area’s famous GDR-era relics, including the longest surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery, and the socialist boulevard, Karl-Marx-Allee. However, the artsy neighbourhood is also known for its punk-locals, artistic collectives and for housing Berlin’s most rambunctious nightlife. With so much on offer, we’ve broken down the top 10 things to do in Berlin’s artsy hub.
An impressive socialist boulevard built by the GDR between 1952 and 1960 between Friedrichshain and Mitte, Karl-Marx-Allee was originally called Stalinallee, and was built to contain apartments for workers, and also shops, restaurants and cafés. The boulevard comes together in a large, impressive peak at Frankfurter Tor, which presents tourists with fantastic photo opportunities.
Urban Spree is a multifaceted art space housing a gallery, concert room and an event space. It is meant to provide a space for the best of urban culture to be displayed, through things such as exhibitions, a bookshop, concerts, and a dual outdoor gallery and biergarten. The gallery itself also manages to include urban artists, including graffiti artists and photographers, to fully embrace its grassroots approach.
Anyone who calls themselves an art lover has to check out the murals of the East Side Gallery A section of the Berlin Wall, along the river Spree, is now used as an open-air art gallery. One of the best ways to experience the murals is on bike, whether alone or with a cycle tour is up to you. You will be able to go through Bernauer Street via Potsdam Plaza, and explore the vestiges of a difficult past with memorials, remaining sections of the wall, and even watchtowers along the way.
Located in the same RAW building complex as Urban Spree and Suicide Circus, Haubentaucher is an incredibly swanky swimming spot in Berlin. Enclosed within the walls of an old brick railway station, the pool area has everything anyone could want from a day spent poolside. With plenty of sun lounges, an inviting pool and a DJ spinning amazing tunes, it’s the perfect place to relax amongst one of the neighbourhood’s coolest arty hubs.
Berlin’s Oberbaum Bridge is one of the city’s most historic and recognizable landmarks. It played an important role during the Cold War, serving as a checkpoint between West and East Germany. Nowadays, it serves as a symbol of a unified Berlin, linking Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, and it’s common to find buskers, artists and other locals hanging out, selling and performing under its concave.
The lush, sprawling parklands of Volkspark Friedrichshain bare the title of the oldest park in Berlin. Offering plenty of inviting green spaces, it is also adorned with several sculptures, monuments and fountains, including a well-known fairytale fountain, featuring characters from beloved German fairytales. It’s a great place to wander, relax and enjoy a BBQ with friends.
Kino International has a certain charm to it reminiscent of 60s Soviet-glam. The theatre is a cultural institution and plays host to both independent film screenings and other culturally significant events. Just tip-toeing over the boarder into Mitte, this amazing cinema will sate the cinephile in us all.
Located in a former warehouse in Friedrichshain, the independently owned Michelberger is usually the go-to spot for anyone who fancies themselves creative when visiting the city. With regular live music and art events in their large, lush courtyard and plenty of delicious cocktails on the menu, it’s not-to-be-missed in the neighbourhood.
Feeling nostalgic for Mario Kart or Pacman? If you’re missing your childhood, the Computer Games Museum might be the place for you. Take a virtually guided tour through over 60 years of interactive machinery, as well as a plethora of industry relics and the first next-gen simulators. The center also plays host to a variety of international events like International Games Week Berlin, and manages to attract a similarly international patronage.


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Ana Voog bubbles in my email:
Three camgirls from the old school camming (ana: Ana Voog, beautifultoxin: Melissa Gira, artvamp: Echo Transgression) together for one night only!And you'll never guess where!
I adore Ana. She's - complex. She sends out these amazing email alerts - generally copied to her livejournal - with the most amazing photos that could be her, naked as a jaybird, or a roadkill jaybird. Or a mannikin with one of her hats on it. So unless the keyboard is totally on fire, I generally read them pretty quick. I wish I'd gotten to this one even quicker.
I dunno if she realizes what an inspiration she is to me; she's a living reminder that you will not be struck by lightning - even in the midwest - by being who you are, all at once. So many artists keep their porn secret - and surprisingly enough, many pornographers and pornbunnies hide their art.
But ana is out to make you think. Most days. And her work - and the work of others - are a medium that is being taken more seriously, both as art, and of course as an artform that has something immediate and relevant to say about our culture and it's hipocracaies.
I of course dropped in on www.sexworkmatters.net and found it to be depressingly not sexy. They are Terribly Serious About All Of This.
$pread presents Sex Worker Visions, an exhibition featuring art by sex workers and about the sex industry, at the LGBT Community Center David Bohnett Cyber Center at 208 West 13th Street, New York City, from March 29 – May 20. Visions
kicks off with an opening reception on March 29 from 6 to 9 pm.
Visions is curated by Audacia Ray, Executive Editor of $pread and former Assistant Curator at the Museum of Sex. Artists include sex activist and educator Heather Corinna, former SuicideGirl and illustrator Molly Crabapple, exotic dancer and photographer Charise Isis, and former prostitute and
filmmaker Anne Hanavan, as well as Paul Sarkis and George Pitts’ intimate portraits of porn stars. Photographs by Erin Siegal and illustrations by Fly and Cristy Road originally appearing in $pread will also be on display. Sales will benefit the non-profit magazine.
The March 29 event is also the opening night of the Sex Work Matters conference, a joint venture of CUNY and the New School (http://www.sexworkmatters.net). The evening
also marks $pread's one year anniversary, and the Spring issue of the magazine will be available for sale at the reception.
For opening night only, the exhibit will be completely interactive with a webcam video project, “30 Second Sex,” masterminded by multimedia artist and erotic
professional Melissa Gira http://www.sacredwhore.org) and featuring webcam pioneers Ana Voog (http://www.anacam.com) and Echo Transgression (http://www.artvamp.com) camming from remote locations. Computer monitors around the Cyber Center will display the websites of sex worker rights advocacy groups for the public to peruse. Former call girl Tracy Quan along with sex worker activist
Carol Leigh (aka Scarlot Harlot: http://www.unrepentantwhore.com/) will be signing copies of their respective books, Diary of a Married Call Girl and Unrepentant Whore.
WHAT: Sex Worker Visions opening reception
WHERE: LGBT Community Center’s David Bohnett Cyber Center, 208 W. 13 St., NYC
WHEN: 6–9 PM
At the activist and academic levels, the dialogue on sex work has divided primarily into two opposing positions. The anti-porn/anti-trafficking movement views all sex work as exploitative and coerced and therefore to be erradicated, while the 'sex work as work' position advocates that sex work be recognized as a legitimate profession with the accompanying legal protections. The latter movement explores the diversity and contradictions of the sex industry involving issues of gender, race, class and capitalist economy.There have been a lot of closets kicked open since the Stonewall Riots, and even now, our kids on Myspace are rushing ahead of our boomer and GenX comfort zones in sharing and oversharing in the same way Ana does; all of their interests, instead of in little boxes with carefully selected, pre-screened friends who were carefully segregated from our other friends.
New York City is home to numerous scholars, activists and analysts engaged in the debate over sex work as work. Students and younger activists are also demonstrating a growing interest in the topic, as evidenced by their increasing involvement in activist organizations. Artists too, continue to challenge conceptual boundaries about sex work and ownership of the body in their work. Despite this growing interest, few forums bring these groups together.
The Sex Work Matters project aims to fill this gap by giving scholars, activists and analysts a platform for multidisciplinary, cross-institutional exchange of ideas and networking. The project brings diverse perspectives and experiences together to explore the theoretical, sociological, political and economic dimensions of sex work in a globalized world. At the same time, it provides a much-needed opportunity for graduate students and activists to enter the debate, present original work and identify areas for collaboration.
Perhaps "oversharing" is safer in the long run than the "what will people think" sort of fear I grew up with.
Some damn bruising interactons with sexual abuse survivors tells me one thing, though.
Ignorance is NOT bliss, nor is it innocence. Knowing a lot more about the opposite, or interesting same sex can keep you away from "those people" a lot more effectively than isolation from all those "bad influences."
Because, statisticly, "those people" are often known as "Uncle Fred." I'll tell you, there would be a LOT less child sexual abuse if the abusers realized that the transcript - and perhaps photos - would be up on the kid's livejournal or Myspace the next day for critical review.
Of course, that may be why possessio of evidence - I mean, child porn, is illegal even for the victim.
Would saying "especially" be too damn cynical of me?


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