When the weather's less than perfect, Endura's got your head covered with the BaaBaa Merino Skullcap. This itch-free wool cap fits under your helmet and looks just as good on its own after your ride. Plus, it's odor resistant and will keep you warm through wet weather. When you are done wearing it, you can even toss it in the washing machine.
DeFeet's Slipstream Shoe Covers fit snugly over your shoes to shield you from the cold and provide an aerodynamic advantage too. They also protect your shoes from weather and debris.
Take the chill off with Garneau's Matrix Balaclava. Stretchable and soft, Garneau's Matrix fabric provides warmth and comfort with an excellent fit. It transfers moisture and remains breathable during any physical activity.
Louis Garneau's Leg Warmers feature Garneau's HeatMaxx fabric that's brushed inside to wick away moisture and retain heat. Gripper elastic holds the warmers in place and flat-lock seams lend a great fit and feel.
Keep the sun's harmful rays at bay with Specialized's Solar Beanie. It's crafted from comfy, breathable microdenier fabric with UPF 50 sun protection for maximum solar safety.
Lightweight, breathable and thin enough to fit under a helmet, Specialized's Head Warmer insulates and transfers moisture during cold weather rides. Its insulating fabric, breathable center panel and extended ear flaps all have what it takes to keep you warm and extend your riding season.
Specialized's Balaclava enables you to ride in conditions that would make most people stay inside. Its stretchy Therminal fabric holds in warmth while directing moisture out for total comfort and temperature control. No need to worry about exposed skin either thanks to the long, contoured cut that provides extra neck coverage. And, of course, it fits smoothly under your helmet.
Keep the sun's harmful rays at bay with Specialized's Solar Cycling Cap. It's crafted from comfy, breathable microdenier fabric with UPF 50 sun protection for maximum solar safety. What's more, the extra-long bill provides increased shade for your eyes and makes the Solar Cycling Cap great for off-the-bike activities, too.
Louis Garneau's 2000 Hat provides just enough material to block the wind, and its Drytex 2000 material transfers moisture so you stay dry. Plus, this sweet cap fits snugly beneath most helmets.
Ski, run, and ride in Garneau's 3400 Multi Hat. Partially made from recycled coffee grounds, the brushed Drytex 3400 SC fabric insulates and manages moisture quite well. A built-in headband protects vulnerable areas like the ears and forehead while a slightly lighter-weight upper section vents excess heat.
Garneau's Ear Cover provides just the right amount of warmth on cool days. Its Wind Tex material cuts the wind and keeps you warm. Plus, the Cover fits easily under helmets and the front logo is reflective for safety.
Keep the cold at bay with Garneau's Matrix Neck Warmer. Stretchable and soft, Garneau's Matrix fabric provides warmth and comfort with an excellent fit. It transfers moisture and remains breathable during any physical activity.
Louis Garneau's Matrix Hat provides just enough material to block the wind, and its Matrix material transfers moisture so you stay dry. Plus, this sweet cap fits snugly beneath your helmet.
Endura's Equipe Lightweight Arm Covers are made from SPF 50+ Italian power stretch Lycra that gives you excellent protection from the sun. The black version of these sweet covers features Coldblack technology to reduce heat build-up, and both colors feature elbow articulation and silicone gripper hems for superb comfort.
Whether it's covering up some wicked post-ride helmet head or just making a statement at the local coffee shop, Specialized's Podium Hat always looks good and fits great.
• Polyester fabric • One size fits most
• Gore WINDSTOPPER Soft Shell wind/water resistant and breathable knit fabric • Ergonomically engineered face and neck fit • Dual-position face mask • Laser cut breathing vents • Hairport • Reflective elements • DeflectUV 50+
Garneau's Speed Bolero is crafted from their wind-tunnel-tested Aerotech fabric for improved aerodynamics, plus breathability and moisture transfer. This comfy pullover delivers compression, UPF 50 sun protection, reflective accents, and flatlock seams for a comfy fit.
When the air has a biting chill to it, bite back with Garneau's Hat Cover 2. This snug cap sports EnerBlock fabric for windproof and waterproof protection, and warm HeatMaxx throughout keeps you perfectly warm. Plus, the Cover fits easily under helmets and the front logo is reflective for enhanced visibility.
Jacket, tights, gloves, shoe covers—you're layered-up and ready for anything. Thing is, though, you're forgetting a pretty large area of exposure—your head. However, our Therminal Head Warmer is there to protect your precious dome all winter long. For the construction, it features our Therminal fabric, which is designed to both insulate and manage moisture buildup. To do so, it has a brushed fleece interior with a light loft that pulls moisture away from your skin to evaporate it at the material's surface. This loft also has the added benefit of insulation, which occurs by trapping tiny pockets of warmth between the skin and the fabric. With these bases covered, you'll also find that it fully covers the ears, which cuts down on that annoying icy sting that comes at the hands of winter exposure. - Therminal fabrics feature a brushed fleece interior that insulates while remaining highly breathable and effective at managing moisture - Full coverage over the ears keeps you warm when the wind is biting. - Reflective elements increase your visibility to motorists in low-light conditions. - Deflect UV 50+ protects your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.
DeFeet's Kneekers are great for keeping your knees warm on cool mornings, long, chilly descents and when the weather changes. They're made from soft Merino wool that insulates even when wet, and wicks great too. Plus, the Kneekers pack small to easily fit in a pocket or bag so you can always take them along.
DeFeet's Kneekers are great for cool mornings, long, chilly descents and unexpected weather. They're made from soft CoolMax for superb warmth, excellent moisture transfer and comfort.
Planet Bike's Dasher Toe Covers are made of windproof fabric lined with microfleece to keep you warm. There are also elastic heel straps to keep them in place and reflective accents for safety.
Planet Bike's Comet Shoe Covers are made of neoprene for excellent water and wind resistance and warmth. Plus they have Velcro closures for easy on/off and reflective accents for safety.
For top comfort, Planet Bike's Blitzen Shoe Covers are made of windproof fabric lined with microfleece to keep you warm. They boast Velcro closures for easy on/off and reflective accents for safety.
Mom would be pleased to know you still put a hat on when it's cold. Bellwether's Skull Cap is the perfect way to cover your head on the bike. Its stretchy Thermo-Dry fabric traps body heat in the soft interior while directing moisture out for total comfort and temperature control. And of course it fits smoothly under your helmet.
Bellwether's Balaclava is the official partner of the dedicated, "no off-season" rider. Its stretchy Thermo-Dry fabric traps body heat in the soft interior while directing moisture out for total comfort and temperature control. No need to worry about exposed skin either thanks to the long, contoured cut that provides extra neck coverage. And of course it fits smoothly under your helmet.
Bellwether's Sol-Air Leg Sleeves are just the ticket to ward off the sun's harmful rays. These lightweight, moisture-transferring, and breathable leg covers offer UPF 40 sun protection so they'll keep you comfortable on hot days. Silicone grippers keep them in place and articulated knees provides excellent range of movement. Plus, ankle zips makes getting them on and off a breeze.
Pair with shorts to provide additional warmth and comfort on cool days. Articulated knee area ensures riding comfort and performance.
Use Louis Garneau's Arm Coolers to reflect the sun's penetrating rays. Crafted from Garneau's IceTek polyester/spandex fabric treated with Xylitol, the sugar alcohol used as the cooling sensation in gum, these ultralight sleeves keep you cooler so you can go faster, longer. They also offer UPF 50 sun protection, silicone grippers for a secure fit, and reflective accents for enhanced visibility.
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The problem with Uganda’s public transport system
What you need to know:
In this week’s series Didas Kisembo, Anna Katusiime, Sarah Tumwebaze, Ivan Okuda and Abubaker Lubowa look at setbacks in public transport. Part I looks at the history of the system and what the current problems are.
It was 7am, in the thick of the morning jams, when a boda boda rode past traffic officers into oncoming traffic, at the T-junction, near Spear Motors on Jinja Road. As one officer tried to apprehend the cyclist, the other barked, “Let him go! He thinks it is like before when they could dodge through.
These days, cars are many he will be run over. He wants to die.” And indeed the cyclist did have a couple of close shaves before finally making it through and disappearing into the river of rush-hour traffic flying past. Others have not been as lucky.
With the competition for space and predominantly narrow two-lane roads of Kampala, accidents are on the increase. A 2014 incident report from Police, that covers a five-year period (2008-2012) on injury and fatality trends, indicates that the number of fatalities on Ugandan roads as a result of road accidents was at 5,145 from 3,951 across the same period.
“The problem is that there are so many taxis on Kampala’s narrow roads and that volume is growing every day,” bemoans John Ndyomugyeni, the national chairman Uganda Taxi Operators and Drivers Association (Utoda). Ndomugyeni says a more orderly means such as a rapid bus, in the short run, would solve the problem as we implement long term solutions.
Such an experiment was attempted by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in 2012 to decongest the roads by introducing the Pioneer transit buses – a privately owned venture – and it did create a semblance of order on the Kampala roads.
The fixed rates, defined stopovers and automated doors and automated payment systems of the Pioneer experiment were a refreshing encounter for many commuters in Kampala. But accumulated taxes and high banking interest rates from which the superstructure (buses) were acquired, put the Pioneer transit buses out of business 12 months later.
Paul Kwamusi, a transport specialist attributes the transit industry’s woes to several factors that include the lack of professionalism by those that run such ventures and absence of adequate feasibility studies.
“Investors take on such ventures with limited capital investment without realising that public transport should be a large investment.”
The pre-feasibility studies for the development of a long term integrated bus rapid transit system for greater Kampala metropolitan area conducted by the World Bank in conjunction with Kampala City Council released a report in 2010 pointing to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as the appropriate technology for the efficient and effective movement of passenger volumes because of its ability to handle the excess of some 6,000 passengers per peak hour on different routes.
At that time, the estimated demand levels indicated that public transport demand was highest along Jinja Road, with approximately 120,000 passengers per day, and second highest on Entebbe Road, with approximately 105,000 passengers per day.
The BRT feasibility studies established that 57 per cent of roads within the Kampala city area are less than six metres in width, with 28 per cent being two lane roads and 15 per cent being three lanes or wider.
They noted that the lack of highway width potentially makes the implementation of segregated bus lanes challenging.
“What they overlooked is that for this to actually work, the roads must first be expanded to even create special lanes for these buses at some points and even loading areas,” says city Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.
This was not the first time the government was trying to implement the use of transit buses. In the 1980s, the government attempted to apply the experiment on roads through its Uganda Transport Company buses (UTC) however, they were dogged by gross mismanagement and financial loss.
“Their parts were vandalised and replaced with old ones and in the end they were not viable for government to run as a business anymore. It was putting in more than it was getting,” says Ndyomugyeni.
Ndyomugyeni adds that there were also instances where the conductors and driver colluded and diverted fare fees. “One ticket would be used more than once. The conductors would re-insert used tickets into the ticket processing machine and keep the extra money. This caused the company and ultimately the government great financial loss.”
The UTC buses were then followed by the City Link buses in the early 1990s owned by influential businessmen Gordon Wavamunno but the company was elbowed out of operation by the advent of the then cheaper commuter taxis.
“If we put buses on the road now, we would be congesting the Kampala city more because these buses would be competing with commuter taxis. In my view, before introducing transit buses again, we must first organise the transport sector and fix the roads.
Currently only about 38 per cent of roads in Kampala are tarmacked and the remaining 70 per cent, which is the vast majority, is just gravel and murram. These buses are not meant for Kampala’s murram,” notes Lukwago.
The mayor says that the government needs to focus on expanding the roads in the city and building new ones if the growing volumes of passengers and taxis are to be handled amicably.
“What is disheartening is our road budget as KCCA over the past three years has mainly been for maintenance and new roads that were factored in for construction like Nakasero and Buganda road are not even among the busiest routes.”
The feasibility studies projected that by 2030, public transport demand would increase exponentially and demand on the busiest routes such as Jinja Road will exceed 700,000 passengers per day; this is approximately five times the current level and will present major challenges to public transport planners. Demand will also remain high on Entebbe Road – approximately 500,000 passengers per day and on Masaka and Bombo Road – between 200,000 and 300,000 passengers per day.
“These rapid transit buses are something the city needs but any undertaking to have the transit buses should be a collaboration between the private sector and government from the word go,” advises Lukwago. “You cannot have the mass transport system of a city entirely in private hands.” Kwamusi, on the other hand believes that transit buses can only thrive where there is heavy investment in road infrastructure.
“We should use lessons learnt from successful examples in other countries to build on our own.”
Whichever way you look at it, all notions point at a concerted effort that involves all parties – the government, KCCA and the public – to bring back the transit bus and decongest the city. How that union can be fostered in the coming years, remains to be seen.


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The conference on “The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. Building Partnership for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Competitiveness” held on 3 June 2009 in Radisson SAS Hotel in Warsaw was organised jointly by demosEUROPA – Centre for European Strategy, Swedish Embassy in Warsaw, the Office of the Committee for European Integration, the Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce and the Baltic Development Forum with the support of general sponsors such as Magnusson, Vattenfall and Volvo and the media coverage provided by Puls Biznesu, TOK FM Radio and a regional daily Dziennik Bałtycki.
The introduction to the discussion was provided by Minister Piotr Serafin, Undersecretary of State in the Office of the Committee for European Integration, who stated, that the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region embraced its true meaning after 1st of May 2004 when eight out of nine countries at the Baltic shore became members of the European Union. The Minister added that the integration in the Baltic Sea Region should be deepened by using the instruments the Community has at its disposal. He pointed out that the value of the project is embraced in the area it covers, namely from Tatra Mountains to Northern Sweden.
The first opening speech was provided by Mr. Per Westerberg, the Speaker of Riksdag, who at the very beginning underlined, that the integration supported by political cooperation contributes to higher trade volumes, and the creation of new workplaces. That is the reason for the countries around the Baltic Sea to tighten the cooperation in as many areas as possible. The key to success is a greater transparency, openness and investments in information society. The Speaker underlined, that the Swedish presidency in the European Union will do its best to implement the EU strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.
The following speech delivered by Minister Michał Boni, The Member of the Council of Ministers and the Chief of the Team of Strategic Advisers to the Prime Minister, was devoted to the Poland’s stance on the Baltic Sea Strategy. The Minister referred to several factors that have a special meaning for the Baltic Sea region, which can either become the driving force for its growth, or a brake in some matters: (1) the states in the region are of different size, (2) there are no large metropolises, (3) all states possess large urbanized areas. He underlined that the intellectual potential of the countries involved in the initiative would be key for the development of the region. Hence, the relations between universities should be one of the main priorities of the strategy. The last speaker, Jan Krzysztof Bielecki, CEO of Pekao SA, closed the first part of the event with an insightful overview of the development of particular areas of the economy in Central and Eastern Europe during the last 20 years. He underlined, that the development of the region took place mainly thanks to foreign direct investments.
The first Hot Chair Session on “The pursuit of growth through innovation. Delivering on the fifth Community freedom” with the first special guest – Mikael Lindholm, Partner in Lindholm & Co – entitled was chaired by Hans Brask, the Director of the Baltic Development Forum. Mr. Lindholm stated that Europe must find a way to mark its presence on the market for innovation, which is not an easy task, because it is facing the competition from both the United States and China. Asked about the Nordic social model, he underlined that despite the fact that it assures short working hours, high salaries and long holidays, it also guarantees high creativity of citizens. It is not possible to easily copy it to all the states in the basin of the Baltic Sea. Nevertheless, implementation of some of its elements should be considered.
The second special guest – Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, the former Foreign Minister of Denmark and Chairman of the Baltic Development forum, was interviewed by Adam Jasser, member of the board and Director for Programmes in demosEUROPA – The Centre for European Strategy. The session was devoted to the priorities of the European Union Strategy for Baltic Sea Region. The Minister mentioned that many states in the region are young democracies, more sensitive to the repercussions of the current crisis. Furthermore, a majority of countries in the region are not members of the euro zone (some for inexplicable reasons), what results in a number of political and economical consequences.
The first panel discussion on “Facing the short-term challenges. Eliminating barriers to trade and competitiveness?” was chaired by Dag Hartelius, the Ambassador of Sweden in Warsaw. The panel included the following speakers: Anders Lindholm, from the European Commission, DG Regio and Mec. Andrzej Tokaj, Managing Partner at Magnusson Law Firm. In their inputs both underlined, that the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region cannot create hindrances for the EU member states that are unable to participate in the project due to their geographical location. They elaborated on the diversity of the states in the region that can be divided into three groups: (1) Nordic states and northern Germany, (2) the Baltic States and Poland and (3) Russia. As for the biggest weakness of the region they pointed out the lack of regional and business-friendly administration, incomplete transport infrastructure and an ineffective legal system in some of the countries (mostly in the second group).
Second panel discussion on “Laying the foundations for long-term growth. Exploiting the macro region’s full business potential through innovation, knowledge and skills”, was chaired by Peter Tærø Nielsen, the Chairman of Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce. The speakers, Włodzimierz Kiciński, CEO of Nordea Bank Polska and Sven Gunnar Edlund, Director of the Innovative Division at VINNOVA said that the future of the Baltic Sea Region lies in cross-border initiatives. The EU new member states in the region (especially Poland) are becoming more competitive and are capable of maintaining a sustainable growth trend. This in turn, supported with an adequate assistance of the old EU member states can result in a positive development dynamics of an entire region.
The third panel discussion “Funding and Finance; Finding optimal sources and channels to harness business opportunities within the Baltic Sea Region” was chaired by Paweł Świeboda, President of demosEUROPA – Centre for European Strategy and included the following speakers: Johnny Åkerholm, President & CEO of the Nordic Investment Bank, Agnieszka Jankowska – Director of Managing Department for Competitiveness and Innovation Programmes in the Ministry of Regional Development and Mateusz Gaczyński – the Director of the Department for the Enterprise Support in PARP (Polish Agency for Enterprise Development). The speakers underlined the need for cooperation among the states in the Baltic Sea Region in such areas as the environment, energy, innovation or logistics. The panel members proposed an elaboration of a finance road map for the entrepreneurs from the countries of the Baltic Sea Basin that are not fully aware of the possibilities of access to the capital for regional initiatives. Such a road map could become an integrated part of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.

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Drawing A Figurine
Drawing A Figurine is an illustrated narrative born from a larger project that explored my relationship with archetypal femininity, making, and performance. Small moments are presented in the form of panelled comics, each reflecting on personal feelings through a curated visual language - the book culminates in a merging of the real and the unreal.
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Vote BN or lose out, says Khairy
KUALA TERENGGANU: The people of Kuala Terengganu have been reminded that they do not have any representative in the Federal Government unlike before the death of MP Datuk Razali Ismail, who was also the Deputy Education Minister.
Umno Youth deputy head Khairy Jamaluddin said it would be a great loss for them not to vote in Barisan candidate Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, the former Deputy Home Minister who relinquished his senatorship to contest in the Jan 17 by-election.
By not voting Wan Ahmad Farid in, he said, the people would not have any representative left in the Federal Government.
The party leadership had earlier guaranteed that Wan Ahmad Farid would be re-appointed a deputy minister should he win the by-election.
“Kuala Terengganu voters were lucky to have two deputy ministers – Allahyarham Razali and Wan (Ahmad) Farid – but if they reject Barisan now, they will lose everything.
“There will no longer be a deputy minister from this constituency,” he said in a ceramah in Kampung Gelugor Raja at the PAS stronghold of Wakaf Mempelam on Friday night.
Khairy urged voters to appreciate Wan Ahmad Farid’s sacrifices by voting for him.
Barisan, he said, had never gone back on its words before, unlike PAS which had been proven as a “keluk kelek (flip flop) party”, especially when it came to implementing its promised hudud laws.
He told the crowd how PAS vice-president Datuk Husam Musa had clearly stated last month that the party would push for the implementation of Islamic laws if the opposition wrested control of the Federal Government, only to make an about-turn 48 hours later after being pressured by DAP.
In Kota Tinggi, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said the Opposition was relying only on lies or rhetoric to confuse and divert the people’s attention as they know their chances of winning was not good.
“Don’t be confused by the empty promises made by PAS as they are not fighting for Islam but only for their brand of politics.
“PAS cannot implement hudud law as they are also co-operating with PKR and DAP, who oppose such a law,” he said.
Sourced from the Star (11/01/09)
Do you see what’s wrong with this?
For once, I’m not referring to the MSM spin but the essence of what KJ is saying on behalf of BN to the folks in KT.
Before the demise of the KT MP from BN, there were two BN deputy ministers at the federal level. When the KT MP died, there was one left i.e. WAF who was appointed as a senator in order to take up the deputy home minister portfolio.
Of course, with the KT parliamentary seat now vacant, what does BN do? They nominate WAF as their candidate who, in turn, have had to resign as a deputy minister as well as a senator. As one deputy minister went away by natural causes, his seat is now to be filled by the only other deputy minister from T’ganu, provided WAF wins, of course.
Ever heard of a bird in hand is worth two in a bush?
Well, I reckoned if T’ganu already have WAF as an existing deputy minister in Putrajaya, why did BN throw it away and try to grab it back in a by-election. They could have chosen another candidate for the by-election whilst still retaining WAF at the federal level with the possibility of maintaining the two deputy ministerial posts as representatives for the T’ganu folks.
If the idea is to maximise T’ganu’s political presence in Putrajaya, it logically means that two posts are infinitely better than one. As it is, BN had two, lost one through a vacancy, throw away another and now, are attempting to get back one. PAS had none from the outset but will stand to gain one more seat for PR.
Therefore, for KJ to say that KT will not be represented if BN loses at KT is like shooting oneself in the foot in the first place and then, telling the folks in KT “You did this to yourselves!”
I am flabbergasted with BN political strategies. Do they really have one that doesn’t look like a ‘batuk atas tangga’ move and more importantly, a candidate who is actually chosen to represent the rakyat?
Because, if WAF wins, he basically gets back his old job albeit with the MP credentials but the ‘Federal’ UMNO delivery system into T’ganu will be channeled through one less representation.
Hang on.. that means UMNO have one less mouth to feed. Yup, it makes sense now. UMNO’s voodoo politics, that is.


Top 10 Brands Of Electric Cars
The electric car is a new concept to the world in the automotive industry and 2022 is a big year for electric cars as they will start hitting the roads and will soon rule the roads. Electric vehicles have the potential to transform transportation in cities and reduce air pollution. Electric cars rely entirely on rechargeable batteries so they save you gas needs. You may know that most of the cost of cars is fuel, but electric cars save you from this cost. Electric cars are divided into three main categories, battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles. In this article, you will read about the best electric cars that will make it easier for you to buy an electric car.
TeslaTesla is an American multinational automobile company founded on July 1, 2003, in San Carlos, California, United States by founder Elon Musk and his associates Martin Eberhard, JB Straubel, Mark Tarpenning, and Ian Wright. Tesla has almost 16 offices located in many countries but the headquarter is located in Austin, Texas. Tesla designs and manufactures electric cars, solar panels, and solar roof tiles, and provides related products and services. Tesla is one of the world's most valuable automobile companies with a market capitalization of more than US$840 billion. Tesla is also one of the largest world suppliers of battery energy storage systems, with 3.99 gigawatt-hours installed in 2021. Thanks to great design, features, and reasonable prices, tesla will have the most electric and plug-in electric vehicles sold worldwide in 2021. Tesla sells premium electric products such as solar roofs and solar panels, and also offers three premium electric car models, the Model Y, Model 3, and Model X.
Tesla Model 3The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best electric cars available with the best range, features, and price because the Model 3 can go up to 262 miles on a charge with a standard battery and is more powerful and popular than the Tesla Model S. The Model 3's controversial interior design looks modern and the driving position is highly adjustable. Its large 15-inch touchscreen is the control center for everything, useful for many routine tasks. The Tesla Model 3 performance version is the fastest, going from 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds, and has an all-electric range of 352 miles.
Features of Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model Features Include A Rear-Wheel Drive, A 7.6-kW Onboard Charger, 170 kW Max Supercharging, a Speed Estimated at 0-60 Mph In 5.3 Seconds, 18-Inch Wheels, Simulated Leather Upholstery, Panoramic Glass Roof, Keyless Entry and Push Start, Power-Adjustable Front Seats, Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Wireless Charging For Two Smartphones, and A 15-Inch Touchscreen with Navigation.
Ford MustangThe Ford Mustang is an automobile company in America that is manufactured by industrial businessman Henry Ford, since 1964, Mustang has been the company's longest-running electric car manufacturer. The headquarter of Ford Mustang is located in Dearborn, Michigan in the United States, and 22 offices opened in many places where almost 88,000 employees work. Mustang was the first automobile company to win the Tiffany Gold Medal for Excellence in American Design in 1965, and the Mustang was named to the Top Ten Cars list in 1983, 1987, 1988, 2005, 2006, 2011, and 2016. In 1974 and 1994 it won the Motor Trend Car of the Year award and achieved great success. After its great success, the Mustang is now set to usher in its seventh generation in 2023 with a unique design and the best features.
Mustang Mach-EThe Mustang Mach-E is Ford’s first designed-from-the-ground-up electric vehicle and the extended-range battery version with AWD has a 270-mile range. if you're finding for an electric then the Ford Mustang Mach-E is worth a look, it offers a fine mix of performance, practicality, and value. It received the Utility of the Year Award at the 2021 North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry, and one of its achievements is that it was named a top car in the Automobile Association of America Car Guide in May.
Features of Mustang Mach-E
The Mustang Mach-E features include a Digital instrument panel, 15.5-inch central touchscreen, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto smartphone integration, Navigation System, Remote monitoring and control via a smartphone app, Wireless smartphone charging pad, Six-speaker audio system, Portable 120-volt or 240-volt charging cable and DC fast-charging capability (supports up to 150-kW charging stations).
HyundaiHyundai is a global automobile company founded on December 29, 1967, by Chung Ju-Yung, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and has offices in various countries with 75,000 employees. Hyundai electric cars, luxury cars, and engines are sold in 193 countries through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms. Due to its excellent performance and best services, Hyundai recently won the Best Electric Car, Best Family Car, and Best Safety Car awards. Hyundai made its first electric car in 1991 and now it has spread its network of electric cars all over the world.
Hyundai IONIQ 5Hyundai IONIQ 5 is one of the first production electric cars with an 800V battery system and a unique design structure that attracts everyone. Since its launch in 2021, the IONIQ 5 has received many awards, including German Car of the Year, UK Car of the Year, Auto Express Car of the Year, and Autobild's Electric Car of the Year. Hyundai IONIQ 5 was recognized as the best car by a jury of 102 automotive journalists from over 33 countries around the world. Hyundai IONIQ 5 can charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes with a 350kW charger and according to the WLTP test, IONIQ 5 users drove up to 100 km, it only takes five minutes to charge.
Features of IONIQ 5
The IONIQ 5 features include Single and Dual Electric Motors, Electric All-Wheel-Drive, Adjustable Regenerative Braking, High-Performance 800-Volt Technology, Multi-Charging System, Long-Range Battery, USB Ports Front and Rear, And Digital Side Mirror.
BMWBMV is a global automotive company founded on March 7, 1916, by Camilo Castiglioni, Franz Josef Popp, and Karl Rapp. The headquarters are located in Munich, Germany and the number of employees is approximately 118,909. BMW manufactures luxury cars and motorcycles in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. After the World War, BMW started producing motorcycles and motorcycle engines and the brand name of this motorcycle is BMW Motored. BMW produces the first electric car BMWi3 in 2013 and this is the first mass-produced vehicle ever with a carbon fiber reinforced plastic passenger cell.
BMW iXBMW iX With its dual electric motors, fifth-generation eDrive technology, and the latest electric all-wheel drive system, the BMW offers sports car-level acceleration while offering an impressive range of over 630 km and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
Features of BMW iX
The BMW iX Features Include BMW Remote Theft Recorder, Exterior, And Interior Light Dance, An Electrochromic Sunroof, and Aero Wheels.
KiaKia stands for Korea International Automotive, which is a South Korean multinational automobile company founded on June 9, 1944, with headquarters located in Seoul. Kia is the second largest automobile manufacturer company in South Korea and launched its first electric in 2013 vehicle Ray EV and added the Soul EV in 2014. In 1998, Hyundai bought Kia with a 51% stake in the company, Hyundai is Kia's parent company but both companies' vehicles are manufactured in separate factories.
Kia EV6The Kia EV6 is a battery electric car produced by Kia, it was introduced in March 2021 and officially released on August 2, 2021. Kia EV6 is the first Kia dedicated electric car and Kia EV6 2022 is honored to be awarded the European Car of the Year award. The Kia EV6 offers two battery sizes, a 58.0-kWh, and a 77.4-kWh pack, with the larger battery providing a longer driving range and the smaller, standard battery having an EPA-rated range of 232 miles while the larger, long-range battery is EPA-rated for up to 310 miles. For safety, the Kia EV6 has a driver's knee airbag and features speed-sensing auto door locks.
Features of Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 features include an Anti-Theft Alarm System, Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function, Immobilizer, Locking Wheel Nuts, Anti-Lock Braking System, Drive Mode Selects, Electronic Stability Control, Intelligent Front Lighting System, and Remote Smart Park Assist.
AudiAudi is a German automobile manufacturing company by August Horch, headquarter is located in Ingolstd, Germany. Audi was founded in Zwickau on 16-July 1909, in Chemnitz on 29 June 1932, in Ingolsdt on 3 September 1949, and in Neckarsulm on 10 March 1969. Audi launched the first electric car Audi e-Tron in 2009 and is now recognized as the best electric car company, in addition to their best electric cars Audi Q4 e-Tron, Audi Q4 Sportback e-Tron, The Audi e-Tron, Audi e-Tron Sportback, e-Tron S, e-Tron S Sportback, and e-Tron GT family are included.
Audi e-TronThe Audi e-Tron is a battery electric mid-size luxury electric car produced by Audi since 2019 and was first delivered in May 2019, it is the company's first battery electric mass production car. The Audi e-Tron has a 95-kWh battery pack, which can be charged from zero to 80 percent in about 30 minutes via 150 kW DC fast chargers.
Features Audi e-Tron
The features of the Audi e-Tron include Bench Rear Seats In The 2nd Row, Household Plug Type G (GB), The Compact E-Tron Charging System, Comfort Front Center Armrest, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounting For Front Passenger Seat With An Airbag Deactivation, Luggage Compartment Floor, Removable Net Partition, Front/Rear Floor Mats, Tool Kit, Rear Side Wing Doors, 3rd Brake Light, LED Headlights With Function On Demand Preparation, Windscreen With Acoustic Glazing, Frameless Auto-Dimming Interior Rear-View Mirror, LED Rear Lights, Daytime Running Lights, Body-Colored Door Mirrors, and Rear Wiper.
Skoda AutoSkoda Auto is an automobile manufacturing company established in 1925 by Laurin and Klement and the headquarters of Skoda Auto is located in Malda Bolesla, Czech Republic. Skoda electric vehicles are sold in more than 100 countries and in 2018, total worldwide sales reached 1.25 million units, but sales are expected to double in the future. Skoda is the second highest margin profit automobile company after Porsche. In the early days, Skoda manufactured bicycles and sold its spare parts, but due to its continuous efforts, today it has not only entered the world of electric cars but has made a splash in the entire world.
Skoda Enyaq iVThe Skoda Enyaq iV is an all-electric family car that is comfortable and decent to drive. Instead of standard trim levels, Skoda offers five individual design selections' including Loft, Lodge, Lounge, Suite, and Eco Suite. Each and every part of it is distinctly and exquisitely designed with distinct styles and different materials. Skoda Enyaq iv is available in different colors like solid energy blue, metallic - arctic silver, metallic - brilliant silver, metallic - graphite grey, metallic - moon white, metallic - race blue, pearl-black magic, and special paint - velvet red. Skoda Enyaq iV has two battery versions Skoda Enyaq, 60 and 80. The Battery 60 version uses a 62kWh battery pack that will return 256 miles between charges and powers the 180hp electric motor, while the battery 80 uses an 82kWh battery pack for a range of 333 miles, and has a more powerful 204hp electric motor.
Features Skoda Enyaq iV
The features of the Skoda Enyaq iV include the standard kit is generous with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, climate control, a Virtual Cockpit digital instrument display, cruise control, and rear parking sensors.
PorschePorsche is a German automobile company established on April 25, 1931, in Stuttgart by Ferdinand Porsche and Ferry Porsche, the headquarter is located in Stuttgart, Germany but Porsche opened its offices in many countries where more than 36,996 employee work. Porsche manufacture family car, electric car, Tractors, and sports car, and, in 2017, Porsche won the best luxury car brand award. Porsche initially started working on the design of electric cars, but now their electric cars are hitting the road in large numbers.
Porsche TaycanPorsche Taycan is a vehicle that has a realistic electric range, attractive interior, and handling characteristics of a lightweight sports car and anyone who rides in it will enjoy a truly revolutionary electric car. With the Performance Battery Plus option, you can take advantage of over 300 miles of range in the Porsche Taycan, with a potential range of 220 miles between charges, but you'll still be impressed by its performance. The Porsche Taycan has a permanent magnet motor on each axle that sends power to the front wheels through a single-speed gearbox (8.05:1 gear ratio) for maximum acceleration. It features an 800-volt charging system that can charge the battery pack from 5% to 80% in 22.5 minutes using an 800-volt DC fast charger.
Features of Porsche Taycan
The features of the Skoda Enyaq iV include the Standard Kit Is Generous With 19-Inch Alloy Wheels, LED Headlights, Climate Control, A Virtual Cockpit Digital Instrument Display, Cruise Control, and Rear Parking Sensors.
PolestarPolestar is a Swedish automotive company established in 1996 and its headquarter is located in Torslanda. In 2009 Volvo partnered with the brand Polestar and In July 2015, Volvo eventually bought the Polestar company. Polestar has produced two electric cars, Polestar 1 and Polestar 2. Polestar 1 was introduced on 17 October 2017 and was built between 2019 and 2021 in the early only 25 units were produced. In 2019, Polestar announced its second car, the Polestar 2 electric car. It was unveiled on 27 February 2019, in an online unveiling that was broadcast from the Polestar headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Polestar 2Polestar was founded in 2017 by Geely Holding and Volvo Cars as a new, standalone Swedish premium electric vehicle manufacturer. Pollster is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, while its vehicles are currently available in Europe, North America, and China. The Polestar 2 is the company's first fully electric, high-volume car with dual and single motor powertrains with 408 kW hp and 660 Nm. The Polestar 2 model range includes long and standard-range batteries up to 78 kWh. Polestar 2 battery is charged from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes and its range is 260 miles.
Features of Polestar 2
The features of Polestar 2 include Interior lighting, A sense of space, High-Performance Audio, Frameless mirrors, Rims, and tires, Charging your mobile devices, Comfort front center armrest and Smart door handles.
FiatFabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino is the largest Italian automobile company in the world founded on 11 July 1899 by Giovanni Agneli. The headquarters are located in Turin, Italy but they have many offices and showrooms in different countries and employ approximately 189,512 employees. The list of best Fiat automobiles includes Fiat 124, Fiat 128, Fiat 127, Fiat Tipo, Fiat Bravo, Fiat Panda, and Fiat 500. Fiat received many international awards for its vehicle, Fiat because of its distinctive design and popularity won awards for the European car of the year.
Fiat 500The Fiat 500 is a fully mass-produced electric car that attracts people with its unique design. Fiat 500 is full of technology; it has a Wi-Fi facility so that the passengers can make their journey pleasant. The Fiat 500 has two electric motors, one with a 95hp motor that accelerates the car from 0-62mph in 9.5 seconds, the other with a 118hp electric motor that accelerates the car from 0-62mph in nine seconds. accelerates and the smaller engine has a 23.7kWh battery that gives it a range of 115 miles.
Features of Fiat 500
The Features of the Fiat 500 include Crafted for The City, Sherpa Mode, Fast Charging, One Pedal Driving, Awareness Can Change the Range, An Exclusive Wall Box, Premium Charging Solutions, For Easy Charge out of the Home, Fabric Upholstery, Height Adjustable Steering Wheel, Centre Console Storage, Rain Sensing Wipers and LED Daytime Running Lights.
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To The City
Urban Photographs of the New Deal
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Publication: Jan 11
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New Deal photographs reveal the inexorable "pull of the city" even as they lament the demise of rural AmericaRead the Introduction (pdf).
In the 1930s and 1940s, as the United States moved from a rural to an urban nation, the pull of the city was irrepressible. It was so strong that even a photographic mission designed to record the essence of rural America could not help but capture the energy of urbanization too. To the City showcases over 100 photographs from the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project along with extracts from the Works Progress Administration (WPA) guidebooks and oral histories, to convey the detail and dimensions of that transformation. This artfully grouped collection of photographs includes magnificent images by notable photographers Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans and Gordon Parks, among many others. Foulkes organizes this history of Americana into five themes: Intersection; Traffic; High Life and Low Life; The City in the Country; and Citizens to illuminate the changes in habits, landscapes, and aspirations that the march to cities encompassed. As the rural past holds symbolic sway and the suburb presents demographic force, the urban portion of our history—why and how cities have been a destination for hope—recedes from view. To the City is a thoughtful, engaging reminder.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Intersection Photo Gallery 2. Traffic Photo Gallery 3. High Life and Low Life Photo Gallery 4. The City in the Country Photo Gallery 5. Citizens Photo Gallery Notes Index
About the Author(s)
In the Series
Urban Life, Landscape, and Policy edited by David Stradling, Larry Bennett, and Davarian Baldwin
The Urban Life, Landscape, and Policy Series, edited by David Stradling, Larry Bennett, and Davarian Baldwin, was founded by the late Zane L. Miller to publish books that examine past and contemporary cities, focusing on cultural and social issues. The editors seek proposals that analyze processes of urban change relevant to the future of cities and their metropolitan regions, and that examine urban and regional planning, environmental issues, and urban policy studies, thus contributing to ongoing debates.

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Roberts Jr impressed by Indy circuit
|By Jonathan Noble||Tuesday, July 17th 2007, 09:32 GMT|
Former world champion Kenny Roberts Jr believes the new Indianapolis MotoGP circuit will provide a unique challenge to riders when it hosts it first race next year
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Premier League weekend in numbers
The Premier League produced another dizzying double-dose of high-octane action on Saturday and Sunday, with a meaty 27 goals plundered across the division’s nine fixtures at the weekend.
On Saturday, Liverpool’s pursuit of perfection was strengthened by their 1-0 win at Sheffield United, while Wolves finally found a way to win in the Premier League at Watford’s expense.
Elsewhere, Tottenham, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Manchester City gathered points in threes, while Leicester City saved the best till last, hitting Newcastle for five in Sunday’s televised game.
Let’s take a look back at the latest round of fixtures in our special feature: The Premier League Weekend in Numbers.
5 - The number of attempts on target mustered by Leicester City in their 5-0 evisceration of Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
6 - The number of key, chance creating passes played by Bournemouth left-back Diego Rico in the Cherries’ 2-2 draw with West Ham on Saturday. That was the highest number of key passes played by an individual player in the Premier League at the weekend.
10 – The number of dribbles attempted by Everton’s veteran right-back Seamus Coleman in the Toffees’ defeat to Manchester City. Coleman was the only player in the Premier League over the weekend to hit double-figure dribbles figures, and the Ireland international successfully beat his man with eight of them.
11 - The number of aerial duels won by Liverpool’s Dutch centre-half Virgil van Dijk in the Reds’ edgy 1-0 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Van Dijk topped the individual aerial duels figure for the Premier League’s entire weekend programme.
12 – The number of times Wilfried Zaha lost the ball for Crystal Palace in the Eagles’ 2-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday. The enigmatic Ivorian winger gave possession away more than any other Premier League player in the weekend’s fixtures.
22 – The number of times Jamie Vardy touched the ball in Leicester’s 5-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday. No other player on the King Power Stadium pitch touched the ball less frequently than the veteran centre-forward. Vardy still finished the game with two goals however.
37 – The number of times Newcastle’s hapless players lost possession against the Foxes. Unsurprisingly, the Magpies ranked first in that unfortunate metric over the weekend.
61 – The percentage of possession enjoyed by Watford in their defeat to Wolves at Molineux. Despite having two thirds of the ball, and racking up 14 shots to Wanderers’ six, the Hornets were beaten 2-0.
92 – The number of seconds between John McGinn’s lead restoring Aston Villa goal and Chris Wood’s equaliser for Burnley at Villa Park on Saturday. Talk about an instant response.
114 – The number of times Trent Alexander-Arnold came in contact with the ball for Liverpool in the Reds’ clash with Sheffield United. The assist-happy full-back touched the ball more often than every single one of his Premier League counterparts at the weekend.
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Fathers are sometimes held up as position fashions, and rightly so, due to their unselfish love, care, and dedication to their households. They usually toil away in silence to supply the most effective to their household. The least one can do is take a possibility to acknowledge all of their efforts. And, this Father’s Day, one can’t consider a greater method to take action than securing his well being with a whole healthcare insurance coverage plan.
In any case, medical emergencies and accidents happen with none prior warning. So, in case of any unexpected well being emergency, the suitable medical insurance for one’s father will be certain that they obtain entry to high-quality therapy with out incurring extreme monetary losses.
So, whereas there are a number of the explanation why medical insurance is the right reward for fathers, allow us to take into account essentially the most outstanding ones.
A primary medical insurance plan might solely cowl some in-patient or hospitalization costs whereas omitting out-of-pocket bills akin to prescribed diagnostic exams, physician’s session charges, and pharmacy. Thus, it’s higher to go for a plan that comes with a broader vary of advantages, akin to cashless OPD protection in order that healthcare bills are absolutely lined each inside and outdoors of the hospital.
An entire healthcare insurance coverage plan comes with a wider scope of protection, usually protecting most medical prices incurred from the time people are suggested hospitalization till they get better. It additionally contains premium waiver, on renewal coverage premium as a consequence of unintended demise or if recognized with any of the listed essential sickness together with domiciliary therapy at dwelling, annual well being check-up, limitless tele consultations and lots of different engaging advantages so as to safeguard one’s bodily, emotional, and monetary well being always.
Cashless declare facility
If insured members get handled at a hospital that’s a part of the supplier’s community, medical insurance plans enable cashless therapies. Thus, when deciding on an insurance coverage firm, one ought to be sure that they’ve a variety of community hospitals, as this helps in cashless declare settlement in case of emergencies. The cashless facility permits policyholders to get the most effective therapies with out worrying in regards to the tedious cost course of. The insurers immediately pay the medical payments, thus, safeguarding policyholders from the monetary brunt. Therefore, it’s at all times advisable to examine the community space for comfort and higher therapy.
With age, folks turn out to be extra liable to ailments. Therefore, a medical insurance plan is required to guard from large and sudden bills that come up from health-related eventualities. A medical insurance coverage is not going to solely guarantee entry to high quality healthcare for fathers but in addition assist get tax advantages underneath Part 80D of the Revenue Tax Act. Nonetheless, the restrict for this exception is INR 25,000, which will increase to INR 50,000 if the mother or father is a senior citizen i,e., above the age of 60.
Saves from lifestyle-related dangers
Way of life ailments, akin to hypertension, diabetes, weight problems, respiratory issues, and coronary heart illness, can have severe implications no matter an individual’s age. Sedentary way of life, stress, air pollution, and unhealthy consuming habits, are a number of the contributing components to way of life ailments. Medical health insurance may help fathers keep ready to handle medical emergencies arising out of those way of life ailments, in flip making them financially steady.
Prepares one for the sudden
Persons are working onerous to develop a corpus for a snug retirement, however ailments, notably severe ones, may derail the plan. Why? As a result of medical procedures are costly, and lately, the costs have always gone up. Along with the bodily trauma that ailments trigger, they’ll have a damaging affect on a person’s and their household’s psychological and monetary stability. One of many easiest technique to put together for it’s to put money into the right devices and have a strong medical insurance plan with greater sum insured that may assist relieve the strain that comes with the potential for affected by these diseases. Some medical insurance plans additionally supply assured cumulative bonus of 25% per coverage 12 months, most as much as 200% of sum insured, no matter declare. Therefore, to maintain oneself protected and safe, bodily, mentally, in addition to financially, Well being Insurance coverage is now not an possibility, however moderately a necessity.
Fathers try on daily basis to safeguard the way forward for their households. Thus, rewarding them with the reward of a whole healthcare insurance coverage plan for higher care, higher protection, and higher management will definitely take a number of the weight off of their shoulders. Nonetheless, gifting fathers simply any medical insurance plan won’t be the most effective thought. One should weigh all the advantages and downsides of each accessible plan, and select the one that gives a complete vary of key advantages in spite of everything, our fathers well being deserves higher.
(By Shashank Chaphekar, Chief Distribution Officer, ManipalCigna Well being Insurance coverage Firm Restricted)

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Official ACL Hooded Sweatshirt
You asked... We delivered - The Official ACL Hooded Sweatshirt is here!
Our hooded sweatshirt is available in black and white with the screen printed logo on the front.
This hooded sweatshirt is designed to be the perfect blend of quality design, ultra-comfortable cotton-polyester fabric blends, and vibrant colors. The combination of stunning colors and lush materials make these the perfect hoodies for every activity from a brisk morning jog, a hefty workout, or a chilly evening bonfire.
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If you’re investing in a family member’s health, future and happiness, you want to make sure you’re choosing the right option for your Albany substance abuse treatment program. While the best thing to do may still be to call our helpline experts so they can discuss your personal needs, looking at the ratings and reviews for some of the addiction recovery centers in your area is another excellent way to get started.
If you've made a decision on what amenities you're looking for, you should be able to find Albany in-patient addiction treatment clinics that suit nearly any need. From executive treatment for businessmen and women to luxury recovery programs for celebrities, your city offers many options, both budget and upscale.
Depending on the kind of dependency and intensity, you or someone close to you may be looking at anything from a one month in-patient drug or alcohol rehab clinic all the way up to a 120-day or longer one. Other drug types may allow for short-term outpatient services while severe cases may necessitate long-term treatment center care. Fortunately, you can find a Albany treatment facility to fit just about any budget.
In estimating the cost of treatment in Albany, WI, you first have to decide on the amenities the facility delivers and its location in comparison to your own requirements. you'll find a wide range in cost for rehab clinics. Many take private insurance, so either check with your provider to see if the costs are partially covered through your PPO or HMO, or dial our no-cost help line for a discreet insurance check.
Whether you need help getting clean from an addiction or live with a teenager who does, our hotline is ready to take your call, 24-7, and is manned by friendly advisors, there to discuss the top-rated in-patient illicit and prescription drug addiction recovery facilities Albany, Wisconsin offers. You can review the costs and benefits of 30 day rehab programs vs forty-five, sixty or ninety day ones and make sure the treatment center you find is going to give you or your family member all you need to triumph over addiction.
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Lady Gaga was one of the many performers at Tony Bennett 90th birthday celebration, which aired on Tuesday night on NBC. Gaga, who collaborated with Mr. Bennett on a 2014 duets album Cheek to Cheek, took the stage twice to serenade the jazz legend with "La Vie En Rose" and "The Lady Is A Tramp."
"You're my family, Tony Benedetto," Gaga said as she showed off her trumpet tattoo in honor of Bennett. "You really changed my life. You are indeed an icon, but for me, you're so much more than that. You really changed my life from black to — la vie en rose!"


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September 11, 2001
Uganda is to import two white rhinoceroses from Kenya in a bid
to reintroduce the rare species which is extinct in the country,
the Uganda Tourist Board (UTB) said. Uganda's black and white rhinos
became extinct as a result of widespread poaching in the 1970s.
The two rhinos will be introduced to Murchison Falls and Kidepo
National Parks north of the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
Ignatious Nakishero, marketing manager of UTB, said that the importation
of the two rhino this month is a trial operation prior to the introduction
of further rhino into the country's other game parks.

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Student Health and Counseling Resources
Resources for All
Student Health and Counseling stand in support of all students in our community with medical, emotional, and general wellness needs.
- Checklist for Quarantine and Isolation
- Contraception and Birth Control
- Coronavirus Resources
- Manhattanville COVID-19 Isolation Protocol
- Strengthening Immunity During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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- COVID 19 Vaccine Site Finder
- Monkeypox Virus Information
- Emotional Support Animals-American Counseling Association Statement
- Flu Shot: Why get it every year?
- Men’s Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
- Suggestions on What to Bring to College
- Vaccines and Immunization: What is Vaccination?
- Women’s Health
- Urgent Care Locations
Student Health and Counseling stands in support of our BIPOC community with medical, emotional, and general wellness needs. If you would like to participate in counseling with a therapist of color, please inquire by calling us at 914.323.5155 or emailing us at firstname.lastname@example.org. If we do not have someone on staff, we would be happy to work with you to find a therapist in the community.
We have also listed a variety of resources for students of color below:
- The Steve Fund Promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color
- 55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color
- POC Online Classroom Self-care and mental health care for people of color and within activist movements
- Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective Toolkits and Education
- Black Mental Health Alliance Forums, trainings, and referral services
- Black Mental Wellness Evidence-based information and resources about mental health from a Black perspective; decrease mental health stigma in the Black community
- Black Women’s Health Imperative Aims to improve the wellness of Black women
- Black Girls Smile Promote the mental health of young African-American women
- SAMHSA Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center Resources for American Indian and Alaskan Native populations
- SAMHSA Programs and resources for Latinx
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Information and resources for Latinx/Hispanic populations
- Latinx Therapy Resources for mental health for Latinx populations
SHAC Health Services offers a wide range of LGBTQ services, from appropriate contraceptives to sharps disposal bins for those using injectable hormones.
We are committed to ensuring health equity and improving access to quality healthcare for LGBTQIA+/TGNCNB students. We work hard to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all students.
The following is a list of services provided:
- Pap smears
- STI testing – includes HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis testing
- Referral for Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
- Free condoms and dental dams
- Contraceptive management
- Safe sex information
- Blood drawing
- Administration of OR assistance with administering injectable hormones (must bring your medication in the original packaging with the pharmacy label intact)
- Provide and dispose of sharps containers.
SHAC Health recognizes that transgender, gender nonconforming, and non-binary students may be hesitant to access healthcare, so, we work to create and maintain a safe, non-judgmental space where students can ask questions, get answers, and receive compassionate health care in a supportive environment.
Our providers are able to refer students to specialists who are knowledgeable in gender transition. We, along with our Counseling Services colleagues, believe it is important to provide ongoing support and primary care services with respect and knowledge of the medical and emotional issues unique to transitioning.
SHAC Counseling Services staff are committed to providing affirming, quality mental health services to transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and sexually diverse students. Our staff are trained in the complexities relating to questioning sexuality, gender, and the process of coming out. Students may find it helpful to speak with one of our counselors who can provide support and assistance to students navigating through these important milestones in their identity development.
Information regarding the following mental health conditions was provided by The National Institute for Mental Health.
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- Depression Screener / PHQ-9
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Once you’ve completed the screener(s), contact SHAC if you’d like to discuss your results with a counselor!
- Alcohol Abuse
- Association of Black Psychologists Self-Care Tool Kit
- BIPOC Mental Health Resource Guide
- Eating Disorders
- JED Foundation Resources
- Mental Health Medications
- Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health College Guide
- University of Michigan National Center for Institutional Diversity Video Toolkit
- Counseling Referrals
- Community Members
The Pathways and Connections Program (PAC) is an innovative, comprehensive, fee-based program designed to assist college-ready, neurodivergent students.
The program, designed around student development theory, provides students with emotional and practical supports vital to success. Students work to develop skills in executive functioning, self-advocacy, problem-solving, independent living, social skills, and career development.


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It's time for a fun sketch over at Hand Stamped Sentiments. I tried my best this time to stick strictly to the sketch, and not to use the Big Shot. Looking over my latest cards, I realize that I use it for everything. Which isn't bad at all, but I wanted to keep things a little simpler. -ish!
I have a wonderful, wonderful friend and her husband that I have met through our love of card making, and today I made a thank you for her husband. My boys call him Mr. Joe, and I can't begin to tell you how much they adore him. He's so kind, and always willing to entertain them when us ladies are hid away making cards.
I've stamped the soda pop onto a piece of white and layered the banners over the base. "Sweet Friend" is part of a longer sentiment, so I used a marker to stamp the words I needed. A wrap with baker's twine, punched heart, clothespin, and finally a few scattered sequins.


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Beach & Safari
Zanzibar & Selous
- Fly-in safari
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- Biggest Game Reserve in Africa
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WELCOME TO THE BIGGEST
GAME RESERVE IN AFRICA
13 Day · Zanzibar & Selous / Nyerere NP
It’s Monaneyaorfa the largest remaining wilderness areas in Africa. The reserve is crossed by the second biggest river in Tanzania, the Rufiji River, creating a very dynamic ecosystem. Departing from Zanzibar you will fly here in less than one hour in a sturdy bush plane.
The Cessna Caravan can comfortably seat 13 passengers and its build is perfect for getting you safely to the airstrip in Selous, where your safari vehicle will be waiting.
Selous is home to over 350 species of birds and reptiles, the species of plants account for about 2000 species as well as a wide range of wildlife from African bush elephant, lions hippopotamus, Cape buffaloes, Masai giraffe, zebra and crocodile and everything in between.
It is also one of the most important sanctuaries in Africa for the endangered African wild dog. Selous is a game reserve, resulting in a large advantage over the national parks, in the sense that you have more freedom to explore and can drive offroad. Even on busy days it is still not overpopulated. Africa Safari Selous is situated in one of the world’s best safari locations.
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Friday 17th May
Registration from 6:30pm
Museums at Night – Sleepover at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Enjoy an exciting evening full of activities within the National Museum of the Royal Navy and Action Stations. Make your own hat like Nelson’s, decorate an edible medal, play big games, make and fire a rocket air cannon, scale the climbing wall, take part in a GPS treasure hunt and then sleep over in the historic building of Action Stations which is over 150 years old!
Tickets including light refreshments are £15 per child - accompanying adults are free of charge.
Call 0844 880 5406 to book. (Booking closes Tuesday 14th May) Please note that all bookings are non-refundable.
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Nick Troiano joins The Great Battlefield podcast to discuss his involvement in the political reform movement, running for U.S. Congress as an independent and what Unite America is doing to reduce partisan extremism.
The Great Battlefield podcast stops by the home of Billy Wimsatt to hear about his career as an author, entrepreneur, activist and how his current endeavor, Movement Voter Project, is aligning donors and grassroots organizations.
Ashindi and Hali join The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about how they've researched, reached out and built a community for donors across race and experience, through their organization Donors of Color.
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Cristina Sinclaire joins The Great Battlefield podcast to discuss her career and how Clarity Campaign Labs is helping Democrats and other progressive organizations through polling, advanced modelling and analytics.
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A New Voice for a Vibrant Channel
The channel has gone through many changes over the years, but there has been one constant: Resellers are struggling to make a buck. This site hopes to help channel partners accomplish that
For more than two decades, resellers and other channel partners have played a dominant role in the IT industry, developing and delivering increasingly sophisticated solutions to a diverse and growing audience. During that time, the business has suffered and survived a stunning number of challenges and changes. These include recessions, economic slowdowns, the bursting of the technology bubble, Y2K, the rise of the direct sales model, relentless margin pressure, gray market challenges, Web 2.0 and many, many more.
Through it all, industry events kept changing and the channel thrived, often evolving in ways no one predicted.
IBM and other retailer medallions disappeared as resellers and VARs embraced multiple vendors. (In fact, IBM eventually sold its PC business to the Chinese.) The direct sales threat receded; now Dell strives to become a major channel force. Mighty vendors like Compaq and AST came and went; sales models constantly evolved; new technologies created unexpected dangers and opportunities.
However, one thing stayed the same: VARs and integrators still struggle to make a buck. And they still complain about pressure on margins.
Thats where this Web site comes in. ITchannelplanet enters the arena at a time when the channel can benefit from new voices and fresh perspectives. We intend to focus on how resellers can grow their businesses and profit from the new technologies and new opportunities that are coming their way. Which vertical markets are thriving? Which vendor programs are worth joining? Which new technologies cant be ignored? What techniques are successful resellers using to operate their businesses? Those are all topics we intend to explore on this site.
Ultimately, the most important voice of the channel is the channel itself. We certainly encourage resellers to weigh in with their own tips, comments and suggestions on how their business processes and our own Web site can be improved. Feel free to drop me a line with your thoughts as firstname.lastname@example.org. Heres to the channel and the future road ahead.

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#IVTEAM #Intravenous literature: “US-guided placement and tip position confirmation of lower-extremity CVCs at bedside for critically ill neonates and infants is a safe and feasible method for central venous access” Gaballah et al (2014).
Gaballah, M., Krishnamurthy, G., Keller, M.S., McIntosh, A., Munson, D.A. and Cahill, A.M. (2014) US-Guided Placement and Tip Position Confirmation for Lower-Extremity Central Venous Access in Neonates and Infants with Comparison versus Conventional Insertion. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 25(4), p.548-55.
PURPOSE: To describe experience with the use of ultrasound (US)-guided placement and tip position confirmation for direct saphenous and single-incision tunneled femoral noncuffed central venous catheters (CVCs) placed in neonates and infants at the bedside.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of the interventional radiology (IR) database and electronic medical records was performed for 68 neonates and infants who received a CVC at the bedside and for 70 age- and weight-matched patients with CVCs placed in the IR suite between 2007 and 2012. Technical success, complications, and outcomes of CVCs placed at the bedside were compared with those in an age- and weight-matched sample of children with CVCs placed in the IR suite.
RESULTS: A total of 150 primary insertions were performed, with a technical success rate of 100%. Total catheter lives for CVCs placed at the bedside and in the IR suite were 2,030 catheter-days (mean, 27.1 d) and 2,043 catheter-days (mean, 27.2 d), respectively. No significant difference was appreciated between intraprocedural complications, mechanical complications (bedside, 1.53 per 100 catheter-days; IR, 1.76 per 100 catheter-days), or infectious complications (bedside, 0.39 per 100 catheter-days; IR, 0.34 per 100 catheter-days) between groups.
CONCLUSIONS: US-guided placement and tip position confirmation of lower-extremity CVCs at bedside for critically ill neonates and infants is a safe and feasible method for central venous access, with similar complications and catheter outcomes in comparison with CVCs placed by using fluoroscopic guidance in the IR suite.
Other intravenous and vascular access resources that may be of interest (External links – IVTEAM has no responsibility for content).
- Guide for intravenous chemotherapy and associated vascular access devices from Macmillan.
- CancerUK IV chemotherapy information.


Washington — The newly constructed U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar, has been awarded the silver level of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the Green Building Certification Institute, making it the first building in Madagascar to earn LEED certification.
LEED certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability and environmentally responsible design. LEED-certified buildings are designed to lower operating costs while increasing asset value, to reduce waste sent to landfills, to conserve energy and water, to be healthier and safer for occupants, and to reduce harmful greenhouse-gas emissions.
According to the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), the embassy in Antananarivo is not just the first building in Madagascar to be LEED-certified. It’s also one of only five LEED-certified buildings in Africa, four of which are U.S. diplomatic facilities.
The State Department now mandates that all new U.S. embassies be built in accordance with “green” standards, and these buildings must earn LEED certification.
As OBO explained in a March 27 media note, the Madagascar embassy has many features that contribute to its light environmental footprint.
“The embassy was designed to reduce energy costs by incorporating sun shades for the façade, occupancy sensors and solar hot water,” said OBO. “The building conserves water through the installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures. All consumed water is treated at an on-site wastewater treatment plant. The cleansed water is re-used for irrigation and infiltrated on-site, replenishing the groundwater.”
LEED certification of new U.S. embassies, while very important, is not the only design requirement imposed by the State Department. Landscaping of embassy grounds is carefully planned, as well, said Beth Kempton, OBO’s technology manager for energy and sustainable design.
“OBO’s design standards require landscape designers to use native or locally well-adapted plantings to vegetate the site,” she said. “Additional consideration is given for drought-tolerant plantings.”
In Antananarivo, the new embassy is situated at Point Liberty, a sustainable site planted with native and adaptive species, including large canopy and medium-height trees, palm trees, shrubs, ground covers and ornamental grasses.
Also, the embassy was built using materials with high quantities of recycled content. Inside, “low-emitting materials were selected to reduce potential off-gassing after installation,” OBO said in an informational brochure. “Adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and furniture systems all contain low quantities of volatile organic compounds.”
Electric traction elevators were installed, along with variable-frequency drives for pumps, fans and motors. Moreover, the embassy’s building managers optimize performance by using “an automation system that allows the building to dynamically respond to the local climate,” OBO added.
The Madagascar embassy joins U.S. embassies and consulates in Sofia, Bulgaria; Panama City, Panama; Johannesburg, South Africa; Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo; and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, as LEED-certified diplomatic facilities.
OBO, which describes its mission as providing “more secure, safer, more functional and well-maintained facilities for the conduct of U.S. diplomacy and the promotion of U.S. interests worldwide,” oversees the design of U.S. diplomatic facilities under the State Department’s Capital Security Construction Program.
Since 1999, OBO has completed 88 new diplomatic facilities and has an additional 41 projects under way in design and construction. “These facilities should represent American values and the best in American architecture, engineering, technology, sustainability, art, culture and construction execution,” said OBO.
The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar was constructed by B.L. Harbert International of Birmingham, Alabama, and designed by Page Southerland Page of Arlington, Virginia. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing design was completed by H&A Architects and Engineers of Glen Allen, Virginia.


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Vietnam is a not very large, but quite populated country in Southeast Asia, on the Indochina Peninsula. For many years it has been under Chinese influence. So a lot of Vietnamese traditions have gone from China. One of them is New Year celebration, which is usually has same date in Vietnam and China.
The difference between New Year in these countries is that in Vietnam New Year supersedes personal birthdays of people. This holiday, named Tet, considers to be everyone's birthday. On the first morning of Tet children become a year older and get red envelopes with presents.

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Cover artist Not known
Publication date February 1932
Preceded by Black Coffee
Genre Crime Fiction
Country United States
Publisher Dodd, Mead and Company
Originally published February 1932
Page count 270
Followed by Lord Edgware Dies
|Media type Print (hardback & paperback)|
Similar Agatha Christie books, Hercule Poirot Mysteries books, Hercules books
Peril at End House is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie first published in the US by the Dodd, Mead and Company in February 1932 and in the UK by the Collins Crime Club in March of the same year. The US edition retailed at $2.00 and the UK edition at seven shillings and sixpence (7/6).
- Plot summary
- Literary significance and reception
- Allusions to actual history geography and current science
- Publication history
- Book dedication
- Dustjacket blurb
- Television and film
- Computer game
- Graphic novel
The book features Christie's famous character Hercule Poirot, as well as Arthur Hastings and Chief Inspector Japp, and is the sixth novel featuring Poirot. Poirot and Hastings vacation in Cornwall, meeting young Magdala "Nick" Buckley and her friends. He is persuaded that someone is out to kill her. They meet all of her friends at her home called End House. Though he aims to protect Nick, a murder happens provoking Poirot to mount a serious investigation.
The novel was well received when first published, with the plot remarked as unusually ingenious and diabolically clever by reviewers. Writing in 1990, Robert Barnard found it cunning, but not one of Christie's very best. It has been adapted to stage, radio, film, television, graphic novel, and a computer game, and translated to many other languages as a book.
Poirot and Hastings are staying at a Cornish resort. Conversing with Magdala "Nick" Buckley, Poirot believes that someone is out to kill her, confirmed when he finds a bullet that Nick had thought to be a wasp shooting past her head. Poirot explains his concern to Nick. Poirot suspects someone in Nick's inner circle. Nick's nearest living relative is a lawyer cousin, Charles Vyse, who arranged the re-mortgaging on End House for her to supply desperately needed funds. Her housekeeper is Ellen, and the lodge near End House is leased by Australians Mr and Mrs Croft. George Challenger has a soft spot for Nick. Nick's two closest friends are Freddie Rice, an abused wife, and Jim Lazarus, an art dealer in love with Freddie. When Nick had surgery six months earlier, the Crofts suggested she make a will.
It is not clear who wants Nick dead. Charles would inherit End House and Freddie would get the rest of the estate – none of which is worth killing for. At Poirot's advice, Nick calls her cousin Maggie to stay with her for a few weeks. When Maggie arrives, Nick hosts a party with everyone present but George. A renowned pilot named Michael Seton has gone missing, sparking debate about his fate. Nick receives a call while the guests are enjoying the party. Maggie is found dead, wearing Nick's shawl. Nick and Maggie had gone to freshen up, after which Maggie wore Nick's shawl. George is relieved to see Nick alive. Realizing that Maggie was killed by mistake under his nose, Poirot becomes furious, launching an investigation.
To protect Nick, Poirot tells everyone that she is going to a hospital. He asks her not to eat anything from an unknown source. The next day, the newspapers report that Michael Seton is dead and Poirot correctly deduces that Nick received that information through the call. Nick confesses to Poirot that she and Michael were secretly engaged. Michael was the sole inheritor of vast wealth, and that wealth will go to his fiancée. Poirot is wary of the Crofts: he asks Inspector Japp to inquire about them. Poirot and Hastings find the love letters written by Michael, but do not find Nick's original will. Nick recalls sending it to Charles, who denies receiving it. Mr Croft tells Poirot that he sent the will to Charles; one of the men is lying. Nick receives a box of chocolates laced with cocaine, allegedly sent by Poirot. Nick is safe as she ate only one. The chocolates were delivered by Freddie, who claims that Nick phoned her to bring them. Poirot suspects Freddie, who is a cocaine addict. Poirot sets up a ruse with Nick's participation, telling the others that Nick is dead. Charles tells Poirot that he received Nick's will, which is read in End House, awarding her money to the Crofts for helping her father in Australia. This startles all except the Crofts. Nick's "ghost" appears, exposing the Crofts. They forged the will after they heard news of her death, which they sent to Charles. Japp reveals that the Crofts are known forgers. He arrests the duo. Poirot says that they had no hand in the murder. Just then, somebody shoots at Freddie and misses. Poirot captures the man, Freddie's sick and dying husband, who wrote many notes begging her for money.
Poirot reveals that the real murderer is Nick. The pilot was engaged to Maggie, not Nick. The cousins have the same name, Magdala Buckley. After learning of Michael's wealth and disappearance, Nick plotted to present herself as her cousin to usurp his wealth. The plot was her own work. George used to supply cocaine to both Freddie and Nick. Nick used her supply to poison the chocolates. Nick is arrested, taking Freddie's cocaine box as a souvenir. Poirot tells George either to surrender himself or go away, allowing Freddie to recover from her addiction. The box taken by Nick contains a lethal dose of cocaine, which she uses to escape the gallows. In the end, Jim and Freddie decide to marry.
Literary significance and reception
The Times Literary Supplement on 14 April 1932, stated that the "actual solution is quite unusually ingenious, and well up to the standard of Mrs. Christie's best stories. Everything is perfectly fair, and it is possible to guess the solution of the puzzle fairly early in the book, though it is certainly not easy." The review further opined that, "This is certainly one of those detective stories which is pure puzzle, without any ornament or irrelevant interest in character. Poirot and his faithful Captain Hastings are characters whom one is glad to meet again, and they are the most lively in the book, but even they are little more than pawns in this problem. But the plot is arranged with almost mathematical neatness, and that is all that one wants."
Isaac Anderson began his review in The New York Times Book Review on 6 March 1932, by writing "With Agatha Christie as the author and Hercule Poirot as the central figure, one is always assured of an entertaining story with a real mystery to it ... [T]he person who is responsible for the dirty work at End House is diabolically clever, but not quite clever enough to fool the little Belgian detective all the time. A good story with a most surprising finish."
Robert Barnard: "A cunning use of simple tricks used over and over in Christie's career (be careful, for example, about names – diminutives and ambiguous male-female Christian names are always possibilities as readers discover). Some creaking in the machinery, and rather a lot of melodrama and improbabilities, prevent this from being one of the very best of the classic specimens."
Allusions to actual history, geography and current science
The first true publication of the book was the US serialisation in the weekly Liberty magazine in eleven instalments from 13 June (Volume 8, Number 24) to 22 August 1931, (Volume 8, Number 34). There were slight abridgements to the text, no chapter divisions, and the reference in Chapter III to the character of Jim Lazarus as, "a Jew, of course, but a frightfully decent one" was deleted. The serialisation carried illustrations by W.D. Stevens. In the UK, the novel was serialised in the weekly Women's Pictorial magazine in eleven instalments from 10 October (Volume 22, Number 561) to 19 December 1931, (Volume 22, Number 571) under the slightly different title of The Peril at End House. There were slight abridgements and no chapter divisions. All of the instalments carried illustrations by Fred W. Purvis.
The dedication of the book reads:
To Eden Phillpotts. To whom I shall always be grateful for his friendship and the encouragement he gave me many years ago.
In 1908, Christie was recovering from influenza and bored, and she started to write a story at the suggestion of her mother, Clara Miller (see the dedication to The Mysterious Affair at Styles). This suggestion sparked Christie's interest in writing and several pieces were composed, some of which are now lost or remain unpublished (one exception to this is The Call of Wings which later appeared in The Hound of Death in 1933). These early efforts were mostly short stories, but at some point late in the year Christie attempted her first novel, Snow Upon the Desert. She sent it to several publishers but they all rejected the work. At Clara's suggestion she then asked Phillpotts to read and critique both the book and other examples of her writing. He was a neighbour and friend of the Miller family in Torquay. He sent an undated reply back which included the praise that, "some of your work is capital. You have a great feeling for dialogue". In view of her later success in allowing readers to judge characters' feelings and motivations for themselves (and in doing so, thereby deceiving themselves as to the identity of the culprits), Phillpotts offered valuable suggestions to, "leave your characters alone, so that they can speak for themselves, instead of always rushing in to tell them what they ought to say, or to explain to the reader what they mean by what they are saying". He gave her further advice in the letter regarding a number of suggestions for further reading to help improve her work.
Phillpotts gave Christie an introduction to his own literary agents, Hughies Massie, who rejected her work (although in the early 1920s, they did start to represent her). Undaunted, Christie attempted another story, now lost, called Being So Very Wilful, and again asked Phillpotts for his views. He replied on 9 February 1909 with a great deal more advice and tips for reading. In her autobiography, published posthumously in 1977, Christie wrote, "I can hardly express the gratitude I feel to him. He could so easily have uttered a few careless words of well-justified criticism and possibly discouraged me for life. As it was, he set out to help".
The blurb on the inside flap of the dustjacket of the UK first edition (which is also repeated opposite the title page) reads:
Three near escapes from death in three days! Is it accident or design? And then a fourth mysterious incident happens, leaving no doubt that some sinister hand is striking at Miss Buckley, the charming young owner of the mysterious End House. The fourth attempt, unfortunately for the would-be murderer, is made in the garden of a Cornish Riviera hotel where Hercule Poirot, the famous Belgian detective, is staying. Poirot immediately investigates the case and relentlessly unravels a murder mystery that must rank as one of the most brilliant that Agatha Christie has yet written.
The story was adapted into a play by Arnold Ridley in 1940 and opened in the West End of London at the Vaudeville Theatre on 1 May. Poirot was played by Francis L. Sullivan.
Television and film
A Russian film version, entitled Zagadka Endkhauza, was made in 1989 by Vadim Derbenyov.
The novel was adapted for television in 1990, as part of the Agatha Christie's Poirot second series; it was the first full-length novel to be adapted. Poirot was portrayed by David Suchet and Nick Buckley by Polly Walker. Overall, the film was faithful to the novel; however, Freddie's husband does not appear in the film, no shot is fired during the dénouement, Challenger is arrested rather than being allowed to flee, and the fates of Freddie and Jim remain unresolved. This episode was filmed in Salcombe, Devon near Agatha Christie's hometown of Torquay, rather than on the Cornish Coast where the story is set.
Peril at End House was adapted for radio by BBC Radio 4 featuring John Moffatt as Poirot and Simon Williams as Captain Hastings.
On 22 November 2007, Peril at End House, like Death on the Nile, was adapted into a PC game by Flood Light Games, and published as a joint venture between Oberon Games and Big Fish Games, with the player once again taking the role of Poirot as he searches End House and other areas in Cornwall Coast for clues, and questions suspects based on information he finds, this time through the clue cards he gains on the way.
Peril at End House was released by HarperCollins as a graphic novel adaptation in 2008, adapted by Thierry Jollet and illustrated by Didier Quella-Guyot (ISBN 0-00-728055-6).


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Curious about the ads swirling around Amazon’s digital platform? In a groundbreaking revelation by the European Union’s apex court, Amazon will no longer keep this information cloaked under a long veil of secrecy. The new mandates in the Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), a regulation that empowers online governance and algorithmic accountability, makes it mandatory for Amazon to unveil details about its advertisements. Let’s dive in to understand what this means for the internet giant, consumers, and advertisers.
1. No Room for Hidden Ads on Amazon: Transparency at Last
The EU court’s edict means Amazon must unveil the all aspects of its advertisements-world. Unlike before, the public will now have access to a detailed archive chronicling the ads running on the platform. Brushing off the dust of opacity, this move marks a monumental shift towards a more transparent digital advertising industry.
2. The Power of the Digital Services Act (DSA)
Giving teeth to the court’s decision is a powerful multi-purpose regulatory framework – the Digital Services Act. Serving as an online governance tool, the DSA instills algorithmic accountability in virtual platforms. Its applicability on Amazon indicates the range of entities now within its reach.
3. Interpretation of the Act’s Ads Transparency Requirement
Before this ruling, ambiguities prevailed regarding the interpretation of the ads transparency rule of DSA. The decision elucidates this aspect, directing Amazon towards openness, and providing consumers and advertisers with a clear map of the terrain they are working with.
4. Boon for Consumers and Advertisers Alike
The new transparency diktat is not only in the public interest but can also hold significant implications for advertisers. An open archive equals increased visibility into ad placements and performance. For consumers, this initiative could present an opportunity to equip themselves with the knowledge and understanding about the ads they encounter on Amazon.
5. A Sign of Coming Regulations
The ruling on Amazon is a harbinger of what’s to come for tech giants. With speculations rife about similar requisitions being mandated on other platforms, this decision is undoubtedly a small initial ripple towards a wave of more comprehensive regulations for the digital industry.
In a nutshell, the move signals a new world order in the digital space where the boundaries that once protected online platforms as inscrutable fortresses are gradually dissolving. As the Digital Services Act flexes its muscle, it’s clear that the winds of change are indeed blowing towards a more accountable and transparent digital ecosystem. This adds a new chapter to the annals of online governance, a shining beacon of hope for those advocating for transparency in the increasingly influential world of digital advertising.
Credit: BBC. TechCrunch, Reuters