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We hate to say this but, we told you so. On February 27th we published an article with the title Recession is Imminent: We Need A Travel Ban NOW and predicted a US recession when the S&P 500 Index was trading at the 3150 level. We also told you to short the market and buy long-term Treasury bonds. Our article also called for a total international travel ban. While we were warning you, President Trump minimized the threat and failed to act promptly. As a result of his inaction, we will now experience a deeper recession (see why hell is coming).
In these volatile markets we scrutinize hedge fund filings to get a reading on which direction each stock might be going. Most investors tend to think that hedge funds and other asset managers are worthless, as they cannot beat even simple index fund portfolios. In fact, most people expect hedge funds to compete with and outperform the bull market that we have witnessed in recent years. However, hedge funds are generally partially hedged and aim at delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns rather than following the ups and downs of equity markets hoping that they will outperform the broader market. Our research shows that certain hedge funds do have great stock picking skills (and we can identify these hedge funds in advance pretty accurately), so let’s take a glance at the smart money sentiment towards Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD).
Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD) has experienced an increase in enthusiasm from smart money lately. Our calculations also showed that LAD isn’t among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds (click for Q4 rankings and see the video at the end of this article for Q3 rankings).
Hedge funds’ reputation as shrewd investors has been tarnished in the last decade as their hedged returns couldn’t keep up with the unhedged returns of the market indices. Our research was able to identify in advance a select group of hedge fund holdings that outperformed the S&P 500 ETFs by more than 41 percentage points since March 2017 (see the details here). We were also able to identify in advance a select group of hedge fund holdings that’ll significantly underperform the market. We have been tracking and sharing the list of these stocks since February 2017 and they lost 35.3% through March 3rd. That’s why we believe hedge fund sentiment is an extremely useful indicator that investors should pay attention to.
We leave no stone unturned when looking for the next great investment idea. For example we recently identified a stock that trades 25% below the net cash on its balance sheet. We read hedge fund investor letters and listen to stock pitches at hedge fund conferences, and go through short-term trade recommendations like this one. We even check out the recommendations of services with hard to believe track records. Our best call in 2020 was shorting the market when S&P 500 was trading at 3150 after realizing the coronavirus pandemic’s significance before most investors. Keeping this in mind we’re going to take a peek at the recent hedge fund action surrounding Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD).
What have hedge funds been doing with Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD)?
At the end of the fourth quarter, a total of 29 of the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey held long positions in this stock, a change of 12% from the previous quarter. Below, you can check out the change in hedge fund sentiment towards LAD over the last 18 quarters. So, let’s examine which hedge funds were among the top holders of the stock and which hedge funds were making big moves.
Of the funds tracked by Insider Monkey, Abrams Capital Management, managed by David Abrams, holds the most valuable position in Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD). Abrams Capital Management has a $327.2 million position in the stock, comprising 10.2% of its 13F portfolio. Sitting at the No. 2 spot is Amy Minella of Cardinal Capital, with a $109.5 million position; 3.3% of its 13F portfolio is allocated to the company. Other members of the smart money that hold long positions consist of Peter Rathjens, Bruce Clarke and John Campbell’s Arrowstreet Capital, Noam Gottesman’s GLG Partners and Ken Heebner’s Capital Growth Management. In terms of the portfolio weights assigned to each position Abrams Capital Management allocated the biggest weight to Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD), around 10.17% of its 13F portfolio. Cardinal Capital is also relatively very bullish on the stock, earmarking 3.34 percent of its 13F equity portfolio to LAD.
Now, key hedge funds have been driving this bullishness. Cinctive Capital Management, managed by Richard SchimeláandáLawrence Sapanski, created the most valuable position in Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD). Cinctive Capital Management had $7 million invested in the company at the end of the quarter. Brandon Haley’s Holocene Advisors also made a $2.1 million investment in the stock during the quarter. The following funds were also among the new LAD investors: Paul Marshall and Ian Wace’s Marshall Wace LLP, Peter Algert and Kevin Coldiron’s Algert Coldiron Investors, and Jinghua Yan’s TwinBeech Capital.
Let’s now review hedge fund activity in other stocks – not necessarily in the same industry as Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD) but similarly valued. These stocks are Cimpress NV (NASDAQ:CMPR), Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE:ETRN), Graham Holdings Co (NYSE:GHC), and Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TARO). All of these stocks’ market caps are closest to LAD’s market cap.
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As you can see these stocks had an average of 15.75 hedge funds with bullish positions and the average amount invested in these stocks was $420 million. That figure was $662 million in LAD’s case. Cimpress NV (NASDAQ:CMPR) is the most popular stock in this table. On the other hand Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TARO) is the least popular one with only 12 bullish hedge fund positions. Compared to these stocks Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD) is more popular among hedge funds. Our calculations showed that top 20 most popular stocks among hedge funds returned 41.3% in 2019 and outperformed the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by 10.1 percentage points. These stocks lost 17.4% in 2020 through March 25th and still beat the market by 5.5 percentage points. Unfortunately LAD wasn’t nearly as popular as these 20 stocks and hedge funds that were betting on LAD were disappointed as the stock returned -39.9% during the first two and a half months of 2020 (through March 25th) and underperformed the market. If you are interested in investing in large cap stocks with huge upside potential, you should check out the top 20 most popular stocks among hedge funds as most of these stocks already outperformed the market in Q1.
Video: Click the image to watch our video about the top 5 most popular hedge fund stocks.
Disclosure: None. This article was originally published at Insider Monkey.

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pure; Leading News Service:The Palkhi ceremony of Shri Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj will enter Satara district after completing Nira bath on 18th June. Against that backdrop, Satar Collector Ruchesh Jayavanshi inspected the Nira bath site at Sri Dutt Ghat on the banks of the Nira river in Padegaon (Khandala) on Sunday (28th) at half past ten in the morning.
On this occasion Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad Dyaneshwar Khilari, Project Director of National Highway Authority Sanjay Kadam, Provincial Officer of Y- Khandala Rajendra Jadhav, Sub Divisional Police Officer of Phaltan Rahul Dhas, Tehsildar in charge of Khandala Chetan More, Assistant Police Inspector of Lonand Vishal Waikar, Group Development Officer of Khandala Anil Waghmare. Officials of Water Resources, Mahavitaran were present along with them.
On the Pune-Pandharpur Palkhi route, where Mauli’s palanquins enter Satara district, the road at Padegaon (Khandala) and the accident-prone area near the Nira river bridge, on behalf of the National Highways Authority, a demand for direction boards, Zeb crossing at Balu Patlachi Wadi, former sarpanch of Padegaon, Vijay Dhaygude, Namdev Dhaygude approached Collector Jayavanshi.
Collector Jayavanshi inspected the old bridge over the Nira river and directed the project director of the National Highway Authority Sanjay Kadam to install the broken guardrails of the old bridge over the Nira river, paint the bridge and install direction boards. Villagers including Padegaon Sarpanch Anita Mardane, Upsarpanch Santosh Mane, Shankarao Mardane, Gajanan Mane, former Sarpanch Harishchandra Mane, former Upasarpanch Raghunath Dhaygude, Bipin Mohite, Santosh Mardane, Gramsevaka Sadhana Jadhav etc. were present.
Demand for increase in palanquin subsidy
The subsidy received from the government for palkhi ceremony is insufficient. Gram panchayat members Raghunath Dhaygude and Harishchandra Mane of Padegaon demanded to the district collector Ruchesh Jayavanshi that a grant of four lakh rupees should be approved this year.
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This is the first Asteroids game for the Sony PSP. It is a homebrew game, authored by Po-Han Lin and runs from the memory stick. It was entered into a competition shown in the splash screen.
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MICAH: 30 Years of Doing What is Just
Since 1988, when seven Milwaukee religious leaders and their congregations united to form an interracial, interfaith social justice organization, MICAH has been working aggressively to address justice issues affecting many residents of Milwaukee County. Through the strategy of congregation-based organizing, MICAH has won many improvements for the residents of Milwaukee and continues to empower people to create a community that reflects values of faith, justice, and equality. Now, with a membership of 40 institutions, which include Christian, Jewish and Muslim congregations our work continues.
Through MICAH’s efforts, racial and economic disparities in Milwaukee have been confronted. While much remains to be done, we are thankful for the progress we have made. A summary of some important milestones and successes follows.
Jobs and Economic Development:
- Succeeded in drawing together 17 lending institutions in 1990 to set aside over $500 million dollars in loans to first-time home owners enabling them to make purchases in Milwaukee’s previously redlined central city. As a result, bank branches are now located in these areas and home ownership continues to increase.
- Won passage of a the MORE Ordinance (Milwaukee Opportunities for Restoring Employment), in partnership with the Good Jobs and Livable Neighborhoods Coalition, requiring prevailing wage for publicly contracted construction projects in which the city provides more than $2 million, and giving preference to local business enterprises.
- Won passage of a city ordinance requiring at least 14 percent (later increased to 25 percent) of jobs in Department of Public Works contracts to be set aside for unemployed residents from the central city of Milwaukee.
- Led a coalition with labor and community groups, which resulted in passage of the PERC (Park East Redevelopment Compact) by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, ensuring community benefits (such as prevailing wages, affordable housing initiatives, and use of disadvantaged business enterprises) be mandated in the estimated $300 million redevelopment of the Park East Corridor.
- Won agreement from Milwaukee County to “eliminate the box” on county employment applications, asking if an applicant has a felony conviction, a question that blocks ex-offenders from getting interviews and jobs.
- Worked to establish the Transitional Jobs Coalition, which secured state Temporary Funding for Needy Families support for a demonstration project. This program provides employer subsidies in hiring unemployed workers so they can gain experience and skills to transition into unsubsidized jobs – resulting in 1,780 successful transitions to date. The coalition continues to work.
- Collaborated with the African American Chamber of Commerce to establish the Certified Professional Grade Contractor Program to help minority and disadvantaged contractors get a foot in the door and more contract opportunities.
- Succeeded in securing an in-depth audit by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, of the policies and practices of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee as they relate to the hiring of unemployed and underemployed from the community in the $200 million Westlawn Housing Development project.
- 2016: Worked with Milwaukee officials to get the federal Department of Transportation approval to require 40% local workers to be used in the implementation of the Milwaukee Streetcar project.
- Organized with the state coalition of WISDOM to restore to the state budget the 10 percent cut in 2011-2013 public transit spending, ensuring low income earners, students, and inner city residents can get to jobs, while maintaining mobility for the elderly and disabled.
- Won $1.3 from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for new bus routes to connect inner city residents to jobs in the suburbs in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Wisconsin on behalf of MICAH and the Black Healthcare Coalition of Wisconsin.
- Helped establish three new bus routes in 2014 and 2015 originating in inner city Milwaukee, giving access to jobs in Menomonee Falls, New Berlin and Germantown industrial parks, and other businesses in between.
- 2015-16: Organized transit riders to participate in the Milwaukee County listening sessions as they consider a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) between Milwaukee and Wauwatosa.
- Won passage of a city ordinance mandating that at least 50 abandoned houses be rehabbed annually to provide low-income housing.
- Won passage of a city ordinance stiffening penalties for negligent landlords, providing for ongoing monitoring of problem landlords, while increasing tenant rights.
- Established the Ezekiel Community Development program to build affordable single family homes in the central city, resulting in the completion of 17 homes at N.17th and Walnut from 2002-13.
- Helped Ezekiel CDC begin a new direction in 2013: rehabbing foreclosed homes, utilizing minority contractors, training hard-to-employ workers in the building trades, and selling refurbished homes to first time home buyers.
Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse
- Persuaded Milwaukee County to restore $3.3 million in proposed cuts for drug treatment funding.
- Established a drug hot-line in cooperation with the Milwaukee Police Department, resulting in the shutdown of more than 350 drug houses in the city.
- Secured $7.5 million in state funding for drug treatment of uninsured addicts in Milwaukee County.
Criminal Justice and Prison Reform
- Fought to maintain the Day Report Center in Milwaukee County, enabling low-risk offenders to keep their jobs and their family roles, while maintaining their mental health and/or drug treatment regimen on a regular basis at the Day Report Center and thus diverted from incarceration.
- Initiated the TIP (Treatment Instead of Prison) Campaign, a legislative victory of WISDOM which offers nonviolent offenders in Wisconsin drug treatment instead of incarceration.
- Collaborated with two other non-profits in Milwaukee and with the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in returning the administration of the House of Corrections from the sheriff to an appointed superintendent, for the purpose of reinstating rehabilitative programming.
- Launched with WISDOM the 11×15 campaign to reduce incarceration in Wisconsin state prisons by 11,000 by 2015, thus combatting the negative effects on Milwaukee neighborhoods from the disproportionate imprisonment of minorities and the economically disadvantaged.
- Worked with other WISDOM affiliates in 2013, to increase Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) funding from $1 million to $4 million.
- Increased visibility in 2014 through five statewide actions in Madison and Milwaukee and through discussions with legislators and other officials for issues such as: the overuse of Solitary Confinement; the plight of “Old Law/Parole Eligible” prisoners who have long been parole-eligible, but are lost in system bureaucracy; the need for “Compassionate Release” for many elderly and/or very ill prisoners.
- 2013: Eight MICAH congregations launched the 53206 Initiative to provide an organized effort to combat policies and procedures that in mass incarceration racial disparities and to reduce imprisonment entry rates in the community with the worst incarceration rate for African American males.
- 2015: Developed the 53206 Holy Ground Youth and Young Adult Organizing Project and secured a major, multi-year grant that enabled the hiring of a full-time youth and young adult organizer to identify neighborhood leaders and form and train teams in the neighborhood.
- 2015: Launched the Safe Surrender project after winning another major, multi-year grant allowing for a full-time organizer.
- 2016: The Safe Surrender project organizing influenced the Municipal Court to offer “Warrant Release Wednesday” program with overwhelming community participation.
- 2014: With other WISDOM affiliates launched the ROC Wisconsin (Restoring our Communities) campaign to build on the work of the 11×15 campaign to continue and expand the work of criminal justice reform in Wisconsin.
- 2015: Internal communications in the Department of Corrections with prison personnel reduced the circumstances of use and the amount of time prisoners can stay in solitary confinement after advocating against and publicizing the over-use by the campaigns.
- 2016: Won another $2 million for TAD funds in the state budget.
- Launched an Alternative Teacher Certification project in cooperation with area colleges and the Dorothy Danforth Compton Fellowship Program to train minorities to become teachers in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) system
- Initiated a successful effort to win statewide funding for 51 additional MPS. SAGE schools to reduce overcrowding and improve instruction by establishing a 15-1 student/teacher classroom ratio in kindergarten through third grade.
- Convinced the state of Wisconsin to provide $4 million for 24 MPS school nurses.
- Successfully advocated for the merger of Lloyd Street and Hopkins schools at the Hopkins site, establishing the Hopkins-Lloyd Community School.
- Gained funding for a part-time community school organizer at Hopkins Lloyd to implement the community school approach.
- Helped launch and coordinate a mentoring program at several MPS sites by enlisting and training individuals and teams from MICAH congregations and matching them with neighboring schools.
- Raised awareness of burdens school vouchers put on MPS.
- 2015: Gained membership on the school governance council of Hopkins-Lloyd Community School (HLCS)
- Successfully pressured the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) offices in Milwaukee to expand their hours of operation, hire bilingual staff, and create easier access to information for immigrants seeking citizenship.
- Worked on behalf of the DREAM Act, aimed at providing many undocumented college students an avenue for achieving permanent residency.
- Partnered with Voces de la Frontera and various neighborhood organizations to stand against unjust conditions at Palermo Pizza.
- Encouraged passage of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors resolution urging caution and humane treatment from the Sherriff Department in arresting and housing detainees.
- Advocated in 2014, through the offices of Rep. Gwen Moore and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers end their practices of intrusion into local courts particularly in Milwaukee County.
- In 2016, as part of the We Are All Milwaukee Coalition, to successfully establish and promote the Milwaukee Municipal ID, the city-issued photo ID which allows undocumented citizens, homeless persons, and others to access local services requiring a government-issued photo identity credential.
- Engaged congregations around the issue of Voter ID and challenged all inner-city religious leaders to make their membership show IDs during service to ensure that they would be prepared to vote.
- Joined with other community organizations and partners in helping to turn out a record 87 percent of registered voters in the city of Milwaukee in the November 2012 elections.
- Collaborated with other organizations in a successful effort in 2012 to retain same-day voter registration in Wisconsin and to defeat attempts to require photo ID’s at the time of voting.


|There are now specialist teams providing mental health support to an additional 81 schools and colleges across Lancashire and South Cumbria.|
The announcement comes ahead of Children’s Mental Health Week (6th-12th February 2023) when landmarks and buildings across the region will be lit green to shine a light on young mental health.
The extra support is in place after educational mental health practitioners from five mental health support teams (MHSTs) recently completed their 12 months of training. There are 17 teams in total now supporting a total of 186 education settings, including primary, secondary and special schools, pupil referral units and colleges.
Helen Rimmer, children and young people’s mental health programme manager at NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, the organisation that organises healthcare services in the region, said: “Mental health support teams help children and young people to thrive emotionally. As part of the national roll out, we have been able to introduce more teams to support more children and young people across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
“Our MHSTs equip pupils with tools and strategies to deal with life’s everyday challenges, such as moving to new schools, exam stress, worries, angry feelings, low mood and help to develop healthy relationships.”
The teams help children and young people experiencing emotional or wellbeing issues such as low-level anxiety, low mood, or friendship or behavioural difficulties.
They also give advice to school staff and parents, developing a whole-school approach, to help children get the right support and remain in education. Where necessary, the teams will work alongside other services such as child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Healthy relationships with family, friends and school staff are vital for children’s wellbeing, offering a strong protective factor against poor mental health. The work of the MHSTs supports these relationships to develop and thrive.
Since the first MHSTs launched in 2019, dedicated staff have developed workshops, assemblies, teacher training, and parent/carer sessions to help support children and their families in the community.
Helen added: “We are proud of the work being undertaken by the MHSTs in our area and as part of Children’s Mental Health Week we wanted to shine a light on our commitment to improving the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people.
“What better way to do that than by lighting up some of our most significant local buildings and landmarks, such as Blackpool Tower, Kendal Town Hall Clock, Accrington Town Hall and Edge Hill University, for all to see?”
A further team in East Lancashire is due to start its training in October 2023, which will bring the total of MHSTs in the region to 18 by the end of the year.
To mark the start of Children’s Mental Health Week, the following monuments will be lit green on Monday 6 February:
– Accrington Town Hall
– Kendal Town Hall Clock
– Nelson Clock Tower
– Blackpool Tower
– Lytham Windmill
– Marine Hall Dome, Fleetwood
– Edge Hill University
For more information about mental health support teams in Lancashire and South Cumbria visit www.healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk/MHST
Media release issued on behalf of Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
The Lancashire and South Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formally established as a new statutory body on 1 July 2022, replacing the eight clinical commissioning groups across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Although a new organisation, the work being undertaken will build on the successful work by all our health and care organisations, including CCGs, over the last few years.
Its role is to join up health and care services, improve people’s health and wellbeing, and to make sure everyone has the same access to services and gets the same outcomes from treatment. The ICB also oversee how money is spent and make sure health services work well and are of high quality.
For more information visit: https://lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/ or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/LSCICB


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Arabian Nights online slot game
Arabian Nights is one of the slot world’s longest standing and immensely popular progressive jackpot video slot titles. There is a progressive jackpot triggered by 5 wild symbols, while the same wild does a lot of heavy lifting, linking up symbol combinations and doubling them. Plus, there is a high paying scatter that pays coin wins and launches a lucrative free spin bonus game!
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Situated on the south edge of Winnipeg, the farmers market at Le marché St. Norbert was bustling on the chilly Saturday morning in late October when I visited. A fiddler entertained inside the market’s new 11,700 square-foot canvas canopy, and vendors with a range of local products for sale were busy engaging with the crowd.
Extending their season into the winter this way is new for this market, but it’s typical of the way farmers markets across the country are growing more and more ambitious.
Celebrating 30 years, St. Norbert welcomes about 10,000 visitors and 130 vendors on any given Saturday in summer, says executive director Marilyn Firth. This is the first winter the market has been open for business in the new heated structure with about half the number of vendors — a significant improvement after renting a small space for the last few winters across the street in a community centre.
“The new canopy is part of a 10-year infrastructure project that was divided into three phases: landscaping and drainage, permanent washrooms, and a new structure for year-round use,” Firth says. The canopy is enclosed in winter and opens up for summer when market activity spreads onto the adjacent grounds. “In total over $1 million has been invested in the site over the past decade.”
Firth says that getting the word out that Manitoba’s largest farmers market, a non-profit co-operative, is open for business during the winter has been a challenge. Most markets in the province are seasonal, which included St. Norbert up to several years ago. St. Norbert has been open Saturdays from late fall until Christmas and then bi-weekly Saturdays until May when the market is also open on Wednesdays.
Firth says the decision to open year-round came about partly in response to hearing that during the off-season, some producers were making special arrangements with individual customers to deliver their goods, which can be inefficient and expensive. Better production techniques and greater demand for local food products has boosted the potential for year-round business.
“For many years, producers in Manitoba focused on seasonal sales, but improvements in farm technology means that the season can be extended year-round,” Firth says. “For example, many of our vegetable vendors were interested in investing in better greenhouses and storage facilities, but without a regular sales outlet, those investments were questionable. So we worked in tandem with the producers. Once we were able to offer a year-round sales outlet, the producers stepped up and made those investments, and the winter market has grown steadily ever since.”
The response to a winter market has been “overwhelmingly positive” from both the customers and vendors, she says. “People who are really committed to supporting local are thrilled to find a regular space that fits their needs all winter long. And for our vendors, it has been a really great way to extend their season.”
St. Norbert has been both a regular sales outlet for producers and an ideal place for new producers to try out their product lines, she says. The winter markets have focused more on food items but with the new and larger space, other vendors are selling a variety of products such as arts, crafts and specialty items.
This is the first year that award-winning craft distillery Capital K has set up a booth at St. Norbert. Assistant general manager Jesse Hildebrand, who offers visitors samples of Tall Grass brand specialty spirits, says setting up at a farmers market to promote a high-quality local product is an ideal way for the two-year-old operation to reach potential customers.
“There has been a lot of interest,” he says. “I’ve been here since May and now people even come to the distillery or I see them out at events and they recognize me. It’s good for us and for the farmers market.”
Many Manitoba farmers markets are “make it, bake it, grow it,” but St. Norbert is the only one that inspects their vendors for that assurance, says Firth. Although it involves extra work, the inspections guarantee that customers get the value they expect.
“There are a few other differences at St. Norbert,” she says. “The size of our market means that there is always a broad variety of products and it’s possible to price compare. We are also able to make going to the market an event with live music and workshops and other activities.”
St. Norbert offers activities on market days and occasionally on non-market days, giving visitors a taste of the country, Firth says. “We often provide demonstrations around local food and farming. With so many young families coming out, it’s a great opportunity to share some of that knowledge. Many people have never seen a sheep being sheared, or a jeweller shaping stones, or a cook making kimchi.”
One highlight is the annual Farmers’ Festival: Home Skills for the 21st Century featuring demos and workshops that can include everything from sour dough baking and sewing skills to fish filleting and mixing cocktails.
Like many farmers markets across Canada, St. Norbert has evolved beyond, though still includes, the traditional sale of staple products such as fruits, vegetables and baked goods. It also attracts a broader multi-generational consumer base than a decade or so ago, according to long-time vendors.
Helen Eidse, owner of Strawberry Lane Fruits and Flowers, has been selling products at the St. Norbert summer market since it started in 1988 with only eight vendors. She now focuses on flowers and flower/herb arrangements. One trend she sees is grandparents bringing their families to the market. “They are often gardeners themselves and know how good the market is, so they are teaching their children and grandchildren. I have customers now who are the grandchildren of my early customers.
“The trend I really see now is buying fresh and local,” Eidse says. “People are aware of the carbon footprint, especially young people. They care about the environment, the cost of fuel to ship products, chemicals being used, and things like child labour. If you come to a farmers market you can talk directly to the grower and ask questions.”
Rural and urban
Phil Veldhuis, a long-time honey vendor at St. Norbert and chair of Direct Farm Manitoba, with a membership of about 50 farmers markets and 100 farms, says most growth in farmers markets has been in urban centres, while rural areas have the challenge of a more fixed customer base.
“There are small towns where they have a market, and down the highway there’s also one,” Veldhuis says. “So the number of people that are generally going to come to your market is your local population.”
Veldhuis says there has also been a gradual increase in ethnic diversity and ethnic foods in a market like St. Norbert, but it still has a ways to go to reflect the area demographic.
A study of Ontario’s Greenbelt surrounding Toronto shows that Canadian agriculture, dominated by generations of European-based farmers who have traditionally passed on their farms to family members, has been changing and opening up new opportunities for others. Canada’s shifting ethnic profile has been influencing new ways of food production and markets that offer a wider range of foods.
Iain Brynjolson has been selling at St. Norbert since 2015 as proprietor of Food for Folks. After working for more than a decade in produce, he decided a few years ago to try his hand at dehydrated foods, including products such as fruit jerky.
“There are still a lot of traditional farmers selling at the market but there are also people who are innovating, coming up with unique stuff,” Brynjolson says, adding that often, they hadn’t really planned on becoming vendors. “For me personally, I’m not following anyone else’s lead. I have been relying on my past experience.”
Brynjolson’s business has been doing well, but as a one-man operation he says he carefully balances his time between production and sales. He is opening up a small retail operation but enjoys selling at farmers markets and intends to continue on his own in winter at St. Norbert as well as at two other smaller indoor markets in Winnipeg. During the summer he says he sells his product at a couple of music festivals but doesn’t produce enough to sell all season.
Veldhuis agrees that with production requirements, vendors can spend only so much time on market sales. “There’s lots of vendors here who participate in three or four markets a week… it becomes a full-time job.”
Veldhuis points out that there has been “tremendous growth” in local markets with about 20 now in Winnipeg and about two or three new ones each year. Growth in local business associations and initiatives involving street level activity has supported an increase in farmers markets. “Sometimes it might be a couple of times a year, or a short seasonal market. Then some of them might find a niche and become self-sustaining.”
An economic impact study of Manitoba farmers markets was last conducted 10 years ago, Veldhuis says. “We haven’t looked at it significantly since that study was done. There certainly has been growth in revenue of the markets. I would think, for individual vendors, revenue is up 30 to 35 per cent.”
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Farmers markets boost demand for local while contributing to the ag economy
The increasing popularity of farmers markets is borne out in a number of studies conducted by provincial or local organizations in Canada, although most of the information is older than a few years and there are regional variations. (The now-defunct Farmers Markets Canada conducted a national study nearly 10 years ago.)
A relatively recent study, released in 2016 by the Greenbelt Farmers’ Market Network in the Toronto and Niagara region, contains a number of conclusions including:
- Markets are growing as a trusted source for fresh local food.
- Farmers are deriving more of their business income from markets as secure and predictable sales channels.
- Sales are prompting farmers to grow new varieties and increase acreage for market production.
The study also shows that most farmers who participate in farmers markets believe demand for local food is on the rise, and some are expanding sales channels to include farmgate/farm stands and CSA sales/distribution.
As well, the study states that farmers markets help strengthen the local food economy, given their role in bringing together farmers with buyers including chefs, food service, caterers, local retailers, and small-scale processors.
Catherine Clark, executive director of Farmers’ Markets Ontario, which has 180 farmers market members, says the group last conducted a study in 2009. Sales in Ontario are estimated to have increased annually about 10 to 12 per cent to about $800 million with an economic impact of over $2.5 billion.
“Consumers want to buy from the farmer, not re-sellers,” Clark says of the Ontario market. “They want to know where their food comes from. That’s the new trend.”
According to the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets, that province has a high rate of direct marketing due to the prevalence of small farms. Georgia Stanley, membership and communications manager, says support for farmers markets is strong as customers have a desire for different types of shopping experiences that align with their values, and they want to build direct relationships with the farmers.
“There is a continued interest in accessing fresh, healthy, in-season and local food, and farmers markets are an excellent place for that,” Stanley says.
In addition to the benefits, growth in the number of markets has also brought some challenges in that B.C. farmers and other vendors may have to travel more to smaller farmers markets, she says. “Overall, they may get the same sales, but they’ve had to travel further and put in more time. Another challenge, which is often discussed across Canada, is the declining and aging population of farmers. Yet, despite the challenges, we know that farmers markets play a very significant role in marketing and sales for small farmers in B.C.”

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President Barack Obama pardoned nine people Friday for crimes ranging from cocaine distribution to illegal possession of government property, in his first pardons as president.
Timothy James Gallagher of Texas, Roxane Kay Hettinger of Georgia and Floretta Leavy of Illinois were all pardoned for offenses relating to conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Edgar Leopold Kranz Jr. of North Dakota was pardoned for wrongful use of cocaine, adultery and writing three insufficient fund checks.
James Bernard Banks of Utah was pardoned for illegal possession of government property, Russell James Dixon of Georgia was pardoned for a felony liquor law violation and Laurens Dorsey of New York was pardoned for conspiracy to defraud the United States by making false statements to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Obama also pardoned Ronald Lee Foster of Pennsylvania for mutilating coins and Scoey Lathaniel Morris of Texas for passing counterfeit obligations.
Vice President Joe Biden waits to conduct a mock swearing-in ceremony with Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, in the Capitol's Old Senate Chamber, December 2, 2014. Schatz was sworn in to serve the remainder of his term since he was appointed to the seat after Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, passed away.


The Best Base Layers for Cold Weather Hunting 2021: When going out for outdoor activities such as hunting, especially during the winter time, it is important that you wear an inside layer so, that it can wick the moisture. This will not only keep you dry, but you will also feel fresh. Apart from that these, base layers are also very helpful in keeping you warm and giving you the right comfort. To avail all these, you will have to get a good quality base layer for yourself. In case, you are not sure which one, we have made a list of the top 8 base layers for cold weather hunting.
Top 5 Best Base Layers 2021 for Cold Weather Hunting
Our Top 7 Base Layers For Winter Hunting
- REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Crew Top
- Smartwool Men’s NTS Mid 250 Zip T
- Ibex Merino Wool Men’s Woolies 1 Crew Shirt
- ULTRA Merino 125 LS Crew-T
- Icebreaker Men’s Oasis Long Sleeve Crewe Top
- Under Armour Base 3.0 Leggings
- Sitka Merino Core Bottom
- Meriwool Men’s Merino Midweight Base Layer
Here you go with the list of top 7 base layers for winter hunting. All the products mentioned below are handpicked and of great quality.
#1. REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Crew Top
If you are looking for a base layer that will keep you insulated and dry, no matter what level of intense workout you do then, this is the perfect option for you. This fitted and affordable base layer is especially, designed to keep you comfortable even during the most intense of the exercises in winter. You can wear it while hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, hunting or for any outdoor activity. This is just the ideal base layer for your outdoor exercise and activity. It is made of the finest quality material that can effectively wick moisture and keep you free from unpleasant odors. Also, the REI synthetics provide a kind of outer fabric that gives you a silky feel. In short, it can be said that this base layer is just the thing you need when going out on a hunting activity.
- Made of the finest quality spandex/polyester which not only dries quickly but also effectively wicks moisture.
- The base layer is made durable.
- The raglan sleeves, side gussets along with its flat-seam built will keep you comfortable even during the most intense movements.
- The top also offers UPF 50 UV protection from the sun.
- The fabric fits perfectly and has a silky feel to it.
- The top is comfortable and warm without any unnecessary bulk in it’s built.
- The fabric dries quickly and thus; it will keep you dry.
In short, it can be concluded that with this top, you can get rid of the bothering sweat and unwanted odors. This is in fact, one of the quality products that you will find in the market.
This slim fit top is made of 100 finest quality Merino Wool which will give you the ultimate comfort that you need. Made in Vietnam, this is one of the best base layers that you can find in the market. The top is made versatile so, that you can wear it for the various outdoor occasion and not only for hunting. In fact, the top is wearable even underneath your shirt when you go out for your office or jogging during the winter time. The top is made with such fabrics that you can wear it for hours in the cold but, you will still feel warm.
- The top is made of 100 quality Merino wool.
- The material of the top is breathable, and at the same time, it is comfortable and warm.
- The top is particularly crafted to last longer.
- Serves as a great alternative to the synthetic and plastic material.
Thus, it can be concluded that buying this top would be one of your smartest choices. With this top, you can never feel uncomfortable.
- Naturally odor resistant, or "no stink" is a huge bonus. First layer on, last off, you'll be so comfortable you'll forget you are wearing anything
- The 18.5 superfine wool yarn offers a warm, close-to-the-body fit that moves with you and keeps its shape
If you are looking for comfort and style both then, this is what you need to go for. This stylish slim fit top is made of 86% merino wool and 14% nylon which make the top durable. The material used in the making of the top is of finest grade, and that is why the top is so comfortable to wear. To put it I other words, it is worth your money. The top is so minutely crafted that even the knits and stitches of the top cannot be felt. The fact that the top is completely slim fit it can be ore even underneath the shirt. Until and unless you try this product out, you will not know what true comfort is.
- This top is made of the award-winning ribbed material which is not only durable but can also withstand harsh outdoor conditions.
- It is made to keep you warm.
- The top fits perfectly and even maintains it shape while you move.
- The extra soft material will keep you comfortable.
- This is ideal for weather during October and May because of it’s light and cozy material.
This top is just perfect for any outdoor activities including hunting. The cozy layer of the top will never fail to keep you warm and comfortable. So instead of wasting your time on any other top, get yourself this one.
#4. ULTRA Merino 125 LS Crew-T
This top is just the perfect blend of wool and nylon. This is perhaps one of the most comfortable wears that you can have in your outdoor wear section. This top wear is not only moisture free, but it is also made with odor resistant material to keep you fresh. Also, the top is specially made to withstand the harsh conditions of the weather outside. Apart from that, the top is also rich with other good features.
- The product is very durable.
- It is made of good quality material.
- The top is designed to keep you fresh and moisture free at all times.
- The material used in the making of the top is breathable.
For those who are looking for comfortable outdoor wear can go for this product. The top is crafted for cold weathers so; you can feel all warm about it.
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- Set-in sleeves
- Offset shoulder seams prevent pack rub
With its naturally odor-resistant fabric, you will always stay fresh with this top. Even if, you wear it for longer periods of time, it doesn’t affect its freshness. Well, that’s the best part of this top. The top is also made of top quality fabric which is meant to keep you warm even in freezing temperatures. The sleeve of the top is made of an active layer which helps manage the moisture and thus, keeps you dry. This slim fit base layer is yet another great top that you can find in the market.
- The top fits perfectly fine.
- The top is made of a naturally odor-resistant material that will keep you fresh for all day long.
- The active layer of the top will keep you dry.
- The top is designed to provide you warm even in freezing temperatures.
Keep yourself free from unwanted odor with the help of this top. It is guaranteed that you will not regret buying this top. Try it, and you will know.
- 7.0 oz. Polyester/Elastane
- 4-Way Stretch fabrication allows greater mobility and maintains shape
After all the top wear now, let’s talk about some of the best bottoms wears that you can wear during the cold winters when you go out for hunting. This Under Armour legging is just fit for any type of outdoor activity including hunting. It is made of a heavyweight material which helps you keep warm even when it is freezing outside. Also, the excellent seam fit of this legging gives you an ergonomic fit. Even the waistband offers you comfort for long hours. Speaking of the construction of the legging, it fits just right.
- It is made of stretchable fabric to adjust with your movements.
- It has comfortable waistbands.
- The legging is made of quality material that will keep you warm even in the lowest of temperatures an also provide you with comfort.
- It has an amazing fit.
If you want to keep your bottoms completely warm then, stop looking for anything else and go for this product directly.
#7. Sitka Merino Core Bottom
Stika Merino is yet another bottom wear that we have on our list. Even this bottom wear is equally good like the one mentioned above. Made of the finest fabric, it can support you even in the coldest weather. It is made of 100 Merino Wool, and thus, it can provide you with just the right amount of warmth.
- It is made with the finest Merino Wool.
- It has a perfect fit.
- It can keep you warm even in the freezing temperatures.
- This bottom wear is also very comfortable.
For comfortable outdoor bottom wear, you can go for this product any day. It is worth your money.
If you are looking for the best affordable and versatile base layer for cold weather hunting, Meriwool Merino Midweight can be the ideal choice for you. It is a perfect base layer for multi-season use. Its amazingly soft woolen fabric is made from 100% all-natural superfine 18.5-micron, which causes no itch all day long, unlike other woolen thermals. We called it multi-season use because its breathable material keeps you cool in summers while the warmth protects you from the cold weather in the woods. Here are some of the remarkable features that make it worth buying for cold-weather outdoor activities like hunting, riding, or mountaineering:
- It is made from 100% natural superfine merino wool that ensures all-day comfort with no itching or rashes.
- The long-sleeve crew top material is machine-wash and dryer-safe, with the size range available from XS to 3XL.
- Due to its lightweight (250g/m2), interlock-knit Merino wool, you can use it as a base layer or a mid-layer for outdoor activities, especially hunting.
- Its natural sweat-wicking and odor-resistant properties give you a dry and comfortable experience in cold weather. Its breathable fabric material absorbs sweat and moisture better than any other fabric.
- Provides exceptional customer satisfaction with a 30-days return policy and 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty if you find any manufacturing or material defects.
It is a perfect base layer that comes at an affordable price online to wear all day in all seasons without worrying about sweat or odor issues. Its breathable and quick-dry material makes it an epic pick for all outdoor activities and keeps you naturally warm in cold weather.
So, you can see that we have a mix of both top wear and bottom wear in our list. The ad, all of these products, are handpicked and provides you with maximum comfort. Therefore, no matter which one you go for, you will get the same level of comfort everywhere.
- 1 Top 5 Best Base Layers 2021 for Cold Weather Hunting
- 1.1 #1. REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Crew Top
- 1.2 #2. Smartwool Men’s NTS Mid 250 Zip T
- 1.3 #3. Ibex Merino Wool Men’s Woolies 1 Crew Shirt
- 1.4 #4. ULTRA Merino 125 LS Crew-T
- 1.5 #5. Icebreaker Men’s Oasis Long Sleeve Crewe Top
- 1.6 #6. Under Armour Base 3.0 Leggings
- 1.7 Conclusion
- 1.8 #8. Meriwool Men’s Merino Midweight Base Layer


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Preetika Chauhan In this article, we will show you an Indian actress and television star Let’s go into detail about age, wiki and biography. Also, you can see the family photos of Preetika Chauhan by the end of the article. So, let us Preetika chauhan Take a look at personal and professional life.
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Preetika Chauhan Was born on 19 March 1990 in Himachal Pradesh, India to a Hindu family. His father’s name is Hakam Singh Chauhan and mother’s name is Kamla Chauhan. His father holds the post of District Welfare Officer in the Directorate of State Welfare Department. He has a sister named Shivani Chauhan.
He did his early education from Day Star Public School in Karsog. He then completed his graduation.
Preetika Chauhan’s parents
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Preetika chauhan Is an Indian actress and television star. He made his debut in the television serial Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman Show. She then made her Bollywood film debut in 2016 with “Jhamela”.
Pritika has appeared in many Hindi TV serials. Of which Devdev Dev Mahadev, Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi, CID, Savdhaan India, have worked in major serials.
He is known for his beautiful looks, style and hot personality.
Sushant Singh Rajput The NCB has arrested TV actress Preetika Chauhan, who became active after the drugs angle surfaced in the case. Pritika is arrested red-handed taking drugs from a drug peddler.
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Preetika Chauhan (Wiki), Age, Family, Boyfriend, Biography, income, education
|Date of Birth||19 March 1990|
|Place of birth||Karsog, Himachal Pradesh, India|
|Father||Hakam Singh Chauhan|
|Brother||Don’t know name|
|Premi (Boyfriend)||Not known|
|Habitat||Karsog, Himachal Pradesh, India|
|school||Day Star Public School, Karsog|
|The profession||Actress, model|
|Tv debut||Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman (2015)|
|Hindi film debut||Jhamela (2016)|
|The property||Not known|
Preetika Chauhan’s net worth is not known
Preetika Chauhan Boyfriend, Husband
There is not much information about their married life.
|Social media||Social media id||Social media followers|
|Tik tok||Not known||Not known|
|@preetikachauhanofficial||13.7 k Followers|
|Youtube||Not known||Not known|
|Not known||Not known|
|Not known||Not known|
|Length (approx.)||In centimeters – 165 cm
In meters – 1.65
Inch – 5 ′ 5 ″
|Weight (approx.)||In Kg – 55 Kg Approx.
In pounds – 121 lbs
|Physical measurement (approx.)||34-28-36|
- Vidya Balan is her favorite actress.
- Rana Daggubati is his favorite actor.
- Queen is his favorite film.
- Kishore Kumar and Shreya Ghoshal are his favorite singers.
- Sachin Tendulkar is his favorite cricketer.
- Dancing, acting and walking are his favorite soukhas.
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Astoria, Oregon ~ January 23, 2010
These three houses must have a story, and if anyone knows it, I'd be interested to hear it. They have similar design elements. If you use your imagination, they are approximately red, white, and blue.
The first house has the "comedy/tragedy" masks on the pediment representing drama and/or other creative arts.
The second house has an eagle that reminds me of early Americana. The three houses are across Grand Avenue from yesterday's Buddha. They seem like a matched set, but of what?
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Critical factors determining fluoride concentration in tea leaves produced from Anhui province, China
- Cai, Huimei, Zhu, Xiaohui, Peng, Chuanyi, Xu, Wei, Li, Daxiang, Wang, Yijun, Fang, Shihui, Li, Yeyun, Hu, Shaode, Wan, Xiaochun
- Ecotoxicology and environmental safety 2016 v.131 pp. 14-21
- Camellia sinensis, Monte Carlo method, fermentation, fluorides, fluorosis, leaching, leaves, manufacturing, markets, oolong tea, risk, rolling, soil, spring, summer, tea (beverage), white tea, China
- This study investigated the fluoride present in tea plants (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) and its relationship to soils, varieties, seasons and tea leaf maturity. The study also explored how different manufacturing processes affect the leaching of fluoride into tea beverages. The fluoride concentration in the tea leaves was significantly correlate to the concentration of water-soluble fluoride in the soil. Different tea varieties accumulated different levels of fluoride, with varieties, Anji baicha having the highest and Nongkang zao having the lowest fluoride concentration. In eight different varieties of tea plant harvested over three tea seasons, fluoride concentration were highest in the summer and lowest in the spring in china. The fluoride concentration in tea leaves was directly related to the maturity of the tea leaves at harvest. Importantly, the tea manufacturing process did not introduced fluoride contamination. The leaching of fluoride was 6.8% and 14.1% higher in black and white tea, respectively, than in fresh tea leaves. The manufacturing step most affecting the leaching of fluoride into tea beverage was withering used in white, black and oolong tea rather than rolling or fermentation. The exposure and associated health risks for fluoride concentration in infusions of 115 commercially available teas from Chinese tea markets was determined. The fluoride concentration ranged from 5.0 to 306.0mgkg−1, with an average of 81.7mgkg−1. The hazard quotient (HQ) of these teas indicated that there was no risk of fluorosis from drinking tea, based on statistical analysis by Monte Carlo simulation.

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- Intuitive guide handle design: The operator changes the direction of travel and speed simply by moving the handle forwards and backwards.
- Infinitely variable forward and reverse operation including spot compaction for easy maneuverability. Ideal for trenches and over large areas.
- Comprehensive comfort features: e.g. low oil shut off and maintenance-free alternator.
- The large gasoline engine with its high reserve capacity ensures great efficiency and a long service life.
- The BPU 4045 is equipped with a recoil starter. Different extension plates provide a variety of operating widths.
- The particularly designed Wacker Neuson guide handle provides a hand-arm vibration of under 2,5 m/s².
- This allows for an all-day continuous operation without impairment and risk to the user.


Dear Commons Community,
The NY Times has an article on recent college graduates who have not been able to find jobs or are underemployed. Dubbed “Generation Limbo”, they are highly educated 20-somethings, whose careers are stuck in neutral, coping with dead-end jobs and listless prospects.
As an example:
“We did everything we were supposed to,” said Stephanie Morales, 23, who graduated from Dartmouth College in 2009 with hopes of working in the arts. Instead she ended up waiting tables at a Chart House restaurant in Weehawken, N.J., earning $2.17 an hour plus tips…“What was the point of working so hard for 22 years if there was nothing out there?” said Ms. Morales, who is now a paralegal and plans on attending law school.”
About 14 percent of those who graduated from college between 2006 and 2010 are looking for full-time jobs, either because they are unemployed or have only part-time jobs, according to a survey of 571 recent college graduates released in May by the Heldrich Center at Rutgers University.
I would advise that nothing is automatic in life and one has to roll with the ups and downs. Take advantage of good times and take stock in tough times. Without a doubt we are in tough times right now.


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Eurofighter Makes Turkey an Offer
With Turkey’s Defense Industry Executive Committee convening on December 12, 2006 to discuss the F-35 Lightning II’s looming production MoU milestone (among other issues), Eurofighter officials said that the group has made Turkey an offer of its own for the estimated $10-12 billion fighter program. The consortium is offering Turkey “equal partnership with equal voting rights as other member nations” and a sliding scale of local work share depending on the number of fighters bought. The offer reportedly includes a $9 billion local work share with a 120 fighter buy, $6 billion with 80 aircraft, or $3.2 billion with a 40 aircraft purchase.
DID covered previous Turkish discussions with the Eurofighter consortium in March 2005; the aircraft was passed over in favour of Turkey’s ongoing $1.1 billion F-16 upgrade and $2.9 billion fleet expansion programs. This offer is undoubtedly a serious one, giving Turkey a concrete alternative that also promises leverage in their F-35 production MoU discussions. On a less promising note for Eurofighter, Greece’s postponement of 4th-5th generation fighter buys beyond 2011 is expected to lessen the pressure on Turkey to focus on air superiority capabilities, even as Turkey’s stalling EU membership bid may cast a political pall over European offers.

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A physical process whereby a liquid penetrates a fabric by passing through pores or holes in the fabric.
Describes the property of a fabric to not absorb a liquid.
EN 6530: GUTTER TEST
- The protective fabric is placed in an inclined gutter (45°), which is lined with an absorptive material.
- 10 ml of liquid is poured in 10 seconds onto the top of the test fabric.
- Any liquid which penetrates the fabric within 1 minute is expressed as a % of the original quantity poured.( penetration)
- Any liquid collected by the breaker after 1 minute is expressed as a % of the original quantity (repellency).
- The European standard EN 6530 measures liquid penetration through a fabric and liquid repellency by a fabric.
- The penetration index refers to the percentage of the original quantity which penetrates the fabric within 1 minute.
- The repellency index refers to the amount of liquid collected after 1 minute (in a detector breaker) as a percentage of the original quantity.
- Penetration results for each chemical are classified into 3 performance classes.
|Performance Class||Repellency Index||Penetration Index|
|Unclassified||< 80%||> 10%|
|Class 1||> 80%||< 10%|
|Class 2||> 90%||< 5%|
|Class 3||> 95%||< 1%|
- Absorption Index refers to the % of test liquid held in the test fabric, but has not penetrated through.
- 30% Sulphuric Acid
- 10% Sodium Hydroxide
Penetration index as per EN 6530 can only be used as an indication of instant penetration for small quantities of liquid chemicals.
If the fabric is exposed to larger quantities for longer than 1 minute, considerable amounts may pass through.

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Within the past decade, researchers, policy-makers and public and private funding agencies have moved from simply calling for schools to invest heavily in technology infrastructure to emphasizing various social factors necessary for the effective use of that technology. This paper juxtaposes what appear to be sanitized, over-simplified and/or narrow understandings of social context presented in the recent educational technology literature with examples 'from the field'. Examples are taken from a recent study examining how features of the social context contribute to unintended outcomes of educational technologies. The paper concludes with a summary of the nature and meaning of social context, highlighting factors for future enquiry.
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Garrison M. J., (2003) “Expanding the Notion of Social Context in Educational Technology Research: Notes from the Field”, Wales Journal of Education 12(1).

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Unlock! is back with a new trio of pseudo-puzzle rooms for you and your friends to solve. Why does this review only handle the first two of them? Two reasons.
1. The first two were readily available for play and review, whereas the third was not.
2. If the first two are any indication of the third’s quality, I want no part of it.
If you’re familiar with the Unlock! games, the basic gameplay needs no introduction. (If you’re not, there are numerous explanations online; all you need to know for now is that some of them are quite good, and this review is not indicative of the series as a whole.) The storylines of these two are pretty much what the box art suggests.
- Night of the Boogeymen puts you in a position to help a young boy defeat the boogeymen around his room and finally get some sleep.
- Scheherazade’s Last Tale shows the famed Scheherazade in need of one more tale, just when she’s run out. She needs you to find her artist friend and bring back the one story she needs to be free.
They start out fine. You have basic puzzles, hidden numbers, all the normal design elements of an Unlock! game. As has become common with these games, Boogeymen has another piece: a flat sheet of paper with some colored dots that look like gems, and teeth. (Scheherazade sticks with the old formula of cards with numbers and letters, and nothing else.) Most puzzles are pretty doable, some are tricky, a few are aggravating, but that’s not the problem; one person’s incomprehensible mess is another person’s easily-sorted problem, which is why you play with friends.
However, both of these suffer from a flaw so massive it signals either a change in designer, a severe drop-off in playtesting, or both: the ability to reach a point where you need a certain item or set of clues to proceed, and you simply… don’t.
Again: spoilers. As minimal as possible, but on some level spoilers.
In Boogeymen, the end-game scenario takes you away from the normal app and on to a new screen. It’s kind of cool; that part isn’t the problem. The problem is that in order to make sense of the final puzzle, you need another set of clues, and you can skip those clues by deciding to use the pieces that lead you to the final puzzle first. Once you’re on that last screen, you can’t go back to the app, so you can’t even look for hints on other cards you might have left. By all appearances, you have to go after the final puzzle with what you have, and you can very easily not have what you need.
Scheherazade, to my disappointment (because I like the tale), is worse. There’s a puzzle where you can go in a few different directions (ie. take a few different cards). The way the puzzle is set up, you have one correct answer; if you’ve ever played an Unlock! game before, you know that wrong answers are penalties. If you solve the puzzle, you have no reason to pursue the other answers.
However, you come across an obstacle for which you need a certain item. If you know anything about these stories, there’s an excellent chance you’ll figure out what type of item you need. However, you have to get that item from one of the “wrong” answers to that previous puzzle. It could be clever, if done well; setting forth a section where there appears to be only one thing you need, then hiding something else inside it, is nicely tricky and not a bad idea at all.
Scheherazade, though, asks the players to do a couple of things that don’t make sense. First, it makes them go “backwards” in the game timeline. You do the puzzle well before you come across the obstacle that requires this hidden item. The way the story progresses, it does not at all appear like you should be able to run away from the obstacle, get the item, then come back. Furthermore, people are risk-averse; giving them a situation that looks for all the world like a penalty, then making them figure out it isn’t, is a hard pull. There’s an excellent chance that if people figure it out, it’s only through hints, having literally no other options, or both.
On the other hand (speaking broadly, not about this puzzle specifically), if you put an obstacle down that the players can’t pass, then give them the puzzle with the item they need hidden within, there’s a much better chance they’ll make the connection. Maybe they felt that made the game too easy; it’s a 2 out of 3 in difficulty rating. But making people jump around incoherently through the storyline you’ve built doesn’t make for good puzzles. It’s just confusing.
Boogeymen isn’t bad, especially when you play with the paper. Scheherazade is a mess. Get someone else to buy both of them, if you can.
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Please note the event itself is now by invitation only, you must be on a guest list to get in.
Everyone else, you get to watch amazing music, free, live, online.
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Micachu blew us all away last time she hit Boiler Room, so we’ve asked her back. This time with a bunch of her closest buddies, to present to you a showcase of their most extraordinary talents.
The 5 piece experimental music team Clout! are going to be joining us to play live. Their debut EP last year was a real treat, so go check that here and then report back for further instructions.
KWES is also going to be joining us once again to bring that heat, like only he knows how. His set last time was on-point to the Nth degree – so expect some similar vibes.
Micachu herself will be performing LIVE alongside her band. If you’ve caught these guys live before you’ll know how awesome it can get.
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You know that test that told me I should be an audiologist? Well we looked at that one today. First we had a "party" where we decided what kind of people we would want to talk to. The test told me I was an ARI (artistic, realistic, inquisitive). After about a second of consideration, I decided that realists were boring and I wanted to hang with artists and inquistivies (in that order). For some reason there were like a hundred people crowded in the realist corner (by a hundred I of course mean ten), so go figure.
You know how the test told me I should look into technical writing? Well I looked closer at the test and found that technical writer was the only writing career listed. Aha, me thinks, they just want me to be a writer.
Next we were sent to the computer room to futz with a program that had like 950 jobs on it. I looked up creative writer and got linked to a website that had a picture of my mom on it. The creative writer had "Interactive Media Writer" listed under "Similar Jobs" so I looked it up too. It wasn't there but they did have "Interactive Media Developer", which might be fun. I think I could design games or stuff. I also printed out info on, I forget the name, but it's the guy who actually makes and fits hearing aids. This is related to audiology but requires less school and seems to be more about the aspects of the job that intrigued me (ie: less dealing with crothchety old people).
I just got an e-mail from my prof about an internship at Weddingbells and some fashion magazine. I'm thinking I might actually try for it. I'll have to revamp my résumé and likely won't get paid (or get the gig at all for that matter) but I need some kind of experience to see if the whole magazine thing is a good idea. When I get home I'll do that. Totally.
Anyway lunchtime over. More after lunch.


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In episode 44, you'll get to listen to an exclusive interview with LaToria Wilson from the 2018 Dallas February Luncheon.
Big hair and big personality aren't all this girl has to offer! With an energy all her own, LaToria brings an eclectic feel to the hip hop music she makes. Whether it’s a high-energy anthem, or a story she’s telling accompanied by soulful melodies, LaToria aims to offer hope, light, and truth through her music while providing an unforgettable experience. She writes about life from a Gospel-centered perspective.
LaToria has had the privilege of sharing the stage with a variety of artist such as, Matthew Schuler, Dez Duron and Brandon Chase of the hit TV show, THE VOICE, Lecrae, Derek Minor, Ellie Holcomb, Tye Tribbett and many more. She has toured nationally and internationally, been featured on several magazines, had her music and videos featured on several radio and TV stations in several different countries. Her latest single Pushin Light is now available on all digital outlets and she is set to release her next project, Volume 2 of The Long Walk series, later this year.
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text: An Excelsior Springs woman was injured in an accident Sunday night in Clinton County. According to the Highway Patrol, Katherine Ringer, 40, of Excelsior Springs was westbound on Route ‘V’ as she approached the intersection at MO. 33, three miles south of Lathrop. Ringer was unable to stop and skidded through the intersection, became airborne and came to rest in a field. Ringer was taken by ambulance to Liberty Hospital with moderate injuries.

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Teleglitch is a top-down shooter set in a gloomy military research facility. The game reminds me of Doom in terms of theme and pacing, but has more of a survival horror bent to it, with scarce ammunition and high-damaging, fast-moving monsters. In a lot of ways, it feels like what I wanted Doom 3 to be – a mostly action-based game with less gimmicky horror elements.
Given the game’s tiny graphics, it’s impressive how detailed it looks. Overall, the aesthetics are great, with line-of-sight and sound design playing a huge part in setting a creepy atmosphere. I also like how much punch the guns pack – even a simple pistol distorts the screen and sounds explosive. This is particularly effective given the scarcity of ammo and gun-toting enemies (at least in the early stages). When I encountered my first shotgun enemy it was an exciting battle that ended with me backed pitifully into the corner of a small room – surprising, given how many similar enemies I’ve mowed down in other games!
Teleglitch also features a unique scavenging/crafting system that lets you combine items to make new ones. A nailgun, for example, can be created from a basic pistol if combined with some other items. This can be upgraded to a tri-nailgun with more materials. Armor is also crafted in a similar manner (out of the tin cans left behind when you eat food). It’s a cool idea that makes exploring more fun and gives the player options as they try to overcome the game’s high difficulty.
The influences on Teleglitch are multivarious (it’s also billed as a “roguelike”) but come together as a coherent and enjoyable experience. I haven’t gotten far enough to comment on whether it holds up throughout all ten of its levels, but so far I’m having a great time trying and dying. Action, horror, and roguelike fans should check it out – the full game is $13, but there is a four-level demo available.


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June 26, 2008 -- After a long school year full of homework, school has now officially given way to summer vacation.
But for parents who don't want their children's minds to melt over the hot summer holiday, "Good Morning America" tips you off to books your children will love.
First, you've got to get your child interested in reading. Try gathering a group of age-appropriate books on subjects your children like. From that assortment, let them choose which books to read.
To help you in your quest for the perfect summer read, here are some of the most popular themes in kids books that are aimed at younger readers, ages 8-12, and young adult readers, ages 12-17.
Stories That Go Bump in the Night
For Younger Readers:
Goosebumps HorrorLand #3: Monster Blood for Breakfast By R.L. Stine (Scholastic)
You probably remember the "Goosebumps" series, which sold more than 300 million copies about a decade ago. Well, a new spine-tingling series is back, featuring strange and terrifying goings-on at a theme park, billed as the "scariest place on earth." This is the ultimate page-turner for middle-school scare-addicts.
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Generation DeadBy Daniel Waters (Hyperion Books*)
The premise of this book is that American teenagers who die come back to life, but they're not the same. They attend school, but they stutter, move slowly and are pale. They're considered "living impaired" or "differently biotic," and they are shunned by the living ... except for Phoebe, a goth girl who develops a crush on Tommy, who is strong, silent -- and dead. So the slightly creepy setup is set off by lots of humor and attention to themes likes cliques and crushes, which all preteens and teens will relate to.
Suck It UpBy Brian Meehl (Delacorte)
It's a very funny novel about a young vampire, Morning McCobb, a graduate of the I.V. (international vampire) league who is given the responsibility of bringing vampires out of the closet, or the casket, so to speak. He drinks a soy-blood substitute, dreams of a vampire pride parade and epitomizes the geek/outcast/hero to highly comical effect.
For Younger Kids
Six InningsBy James Preller (MacMillan)
Although this is a book about two Little League teams playing six innings of the biggest game of their lives, it goes beyond fastballs and double plays to the lives of the players in a way that even a nonbaseball-loving 9-year-old girl will love. It's about friendship and family and life, and is reminiscent of Judy Blume novels.
Swindle By Gordan Korman (Scholastic)
Griffin Bligh sold his most valuable baseball card to a con artist named Swindle. Now Griffin gets a band of misfits to try their best to retrieve the card. Will they recapture what's theirs?
For Young Adults
Saturday Night: A Motor NovelBy Will Weaver (Farrar, Starus and Giroux)
If you have a young car-racing fan in your family, this book is the perfect summer reading choice: It's a face-paced story about a struggling speedway in northern Michigan and features a great cast of characters, all car-obsessed teens. Great for boys and girls.
Football HeroBy Tim Green (HarperCollins)
Tim was once a member of the "GMA" family and is now a full-time young adult novelist. This is the moving triumph-over-tragedy story of a 12-year-old orphan, Ty Lewis, whose chance to play for the football team is thwarted by his tyrannical uncle. He winds up involved in a gambling scheme that has ties to the mob and holds the potential for a very tense outcome.
Oddball Heroes and Heroines
For Very Young Readers
Cool Zone With the Pain and the Great One By Judy Blume (Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers)
Seven new stories center on spunky siblings Jake (aka the "Pain") and Abigail (aka the "Great One"). From Jake's refusing to get a haircut (afraid his ears might get cut off) to Abigail learning to overcome her fears by riding a bicycle, this comical book will have you and your child in stitches.
For Young Readers:
The Calder Game By Blue Balliett (Scholastic)
When Calder Pillay traveled to England, he didn't expect to disappear. But that's exactly what happened, with a mystery that involves garden mazes and a strange sculpture. An imaginative mystery adventure story that weaves together art, philosophy and great storytelling.
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey By Trenton Lee Stewart (Little Brown)
The sequel to "The Mysterious Benedict Society" follows adventures of four children, each with a special talent -- from a photographic memory to logic skills -- as they pursue an international scavenger hunt to find their kidnapped benefactor. Needless to say, they face all sorts of harrowing challenges, escaping just in time at every turn.
For Young Adults
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-BanksBy E. Lockhart (Hyperion Books*)
Follow Frankie Landau-Banks from geeky 14-year-old girl to knockout 16-year-old who won't take "no" for an answer and could possibly turn into a criminal mastermind.
Audrey, WaitBy Robin Benway (Penguin Group)
Audrey Cuttler dumps her boyfriend, Evan, and suddenly becomes famous when he writes a song about their breakup that tops the charts. The book follows Audrey through one heck of a journey as she's mobbed by fans and paparazzi, confronts Evan on MTV and shows the world her true self.
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Embed from Getty Images As the Detroit Tigers, have come down to earth. 9 losses in a row will do that. There is good news. Detroit, has moved several top prospects around in the minor leagues.
Having one of the worst minor league systems in all baseball last season. This seasons the Detroit Tigers, systems has gone from being ranked #30 to being ranked #9 this season. Not to shabby.
In a full rebuild, the Tigers had a great 2018 draft. One that will speed up the rebuild. It gets better. This week the Tigers, have promoted many of the teams top prospects. All of them needed to be bumped up. They earned it.
Pitcher Matt Manning, went from A-ball West Michigan Whitecaps, to High- A Lakeland Flying Tigers. He should make around six starts before being moved to the Erie Seawolves Double-A team.
Pitcher Alex Faedo, moved from Lakeland to Erie. In 66 innings pitched Faedo has 58 strikeouts on the season. He was far too good to be in Lakeland and was never going to be there long.
Outfielder Daz Cameron, Also started the season with the Flying Tigers. Last week Cameron, was named Double-A player of the week. He should arrive in Toledo with the Mud Hens, before the season ends.
Pitcher Tyler Alexander, was promoted from Erie to Toledo. He will be a welcome arm in the Detroit bullpen at some point this season.
Outfielder Jacob Robson, also went from the Seawolves, to the Mud Hens. Robson should get a September call up when the MLB rosters are expanded.
Al Avila, and the Detroit front office and coaches are trying to figure out where the prized new draft picks will be placed. All of them including top pick Casey Mize will be putting in work this Summer.
While the Tigers, begin to fade in the standings. The top prospects are being moved up in the system. This is great news going forward.

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The UK’s first social supermarket chain Community Shop has passed the £1m annual turnover mark.
Founded in 2013 by Company Shop, the UK’s largest redistributor of surplus food and products, the social enterprise piloted its first stores in Goldthorpe, Barnsley and Lambeth, London and has now begun scaling up, opening two new stores in the past year in Athersley, Yorkshire and Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
Founder and chairman John Marren said the company was committed to expanding Community Shop into more communities across the UK, and identified the north west as the next target region.
Marren outlined plans to widen partnerships across the food industry, to educate retailers, manufacturers and brands about the “huge potential” in their surplus stock.
The social enterprise has also announced Shore Capital analyst Clive Black will join its board as a non-executive director.
Grocer columnist Black is co-founder, director and head of research for Shore Capital Markets, former executive at Northern Foods and head of food policy at the NFU.
Marren said: “We are delighted to bring Clive Black on to Community Shop’s board, as we plan for the next phase of growth for our social enterprise. We are committed to serving the food industry and unlocking the full potential in surplus stock, to support deprived communities across the UK. With the right partners on board, and through cross-industry collaboration, I know we can achieve this.”
Black added: “Community Shop is an inspirational organisation run by inspirational people for inspirational communities, the latter of whom have often fallen on tough times. The organisation acts as a force for good; from the reduction of food waste, to enabling members to help themselves to get their lives back on track. It is a privilege to work with John Marren and his team and I look forward to making a positive contribution as Community Shop continues to expand across the UK.”


Vention enables mechanical designers to significantly reduce the development and manufacturing time of custom industrial equipment. Vention provides a fully-integrated 3D Machine Builder™ and modular hardware platform that let users design, order, and share their custom machine directly from their web browser.
Vention was founded in 2016 by a group of mechanical and software engineers that were getting frustrated with the time, cost and hassle involved in materializing their mechanical design ideas. Spending most of their childhood (and teenage years) playing LEGO™ Technic, the founders understood what it meant to imagine an invention in the morning and get it built in the afternoon. Vention is their way to scale-up the LEGO™ Technic concept to industrial-grade level.
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The New York Times reports that the filing of liens, legal claims on property to secure the payment of a debt, has become a favorite tactic in the spread of an anti-government ideology known as the “sovereign citizen” movement. In one Minnesota case, Thomas and Lisa Eilertson filed more than $250 billion in liens, demands for compensatory damages and other claims against local officials.
Cases involving sovereign citizens are surfacing increasingly in many states, posing a challenge to law enforcement officers and court officials, who often become aware of the movement — a loose network of groups and individuals who do not recognize the authority of federal, state or municipal government — only when they become targets. Although the filing of liens for outrageous sums or other seemingly frivolous claims might appear laughable, dealing with them can be nightmarish, so much so that the F.B.I. has labeled the strategy “paper terrorism.”


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The team of six continued advanced CPR on the patient for nearly 90 minutes. During this period, the patient would occasionally show signs of conscious awareness, according to Lundsgaard.
"As soon as CPR was initiated, the patient opened his eyes. When CPR was performed, the patient was able to respond to verbal communication by moving eyes, lifting hands and legs and nodding his head. The patient's wife was present and able to hold his hand," Lundsgaard said.
"It is exceedingly rare for people to have actual awareness with external signs of being conscious as is being discussed in this case report," Parnia wrote in an email. "All the studies of CPR have demonstrated that there is insufficient blood flow to the brain (approximately 15% of baseline blood flow) to allow for the return of brain stem reflexes and consciousness with external signs of being awake.
"It is much more likely to have people waking up during compressions when the additive effect of compressions on an already beating heart raises the blood pressure to a sufficient level to provide enough blood flow to the brain," he added.
According to Lundsgaard, medical personnel usually stop performing CPR when the patient shows signs of consciousness.
"Normally, chest compressions are stopped once the patient shows signs of life or spontaneous breathing. [When] the patient moved, we stopped CPR, and immediately the patient went unconscious due to his nonfunctioning heart. This was done several times with the same result," he said.
About 10% also recalled having "near-death experiences" characterized by a variety of sensations such as detachment from one's body, feelings of levitation, warmth and the presence of a light, according to the study.
In this case, the patient's heart never exhibited any spontaneous rhythm and did not appear to move during multiple ultrasound evaluations. Consequently, a surgical intervention was not recommended, according to Lundsgaard.
"Several thoracic surgeons at different hospitals were consulted and they all agreed that the prognosis for an operation was very poor," he said.
About one hour into the episode, an ultrasound scan of the heart also showed an aortic dissection, a potentially lethal condition in which blood is forced between the inner and outer layers of the aorta, Lundsgaard said.
The dissection probably contributed to the original cardiac arrest, according to Parnia.
"As he only just entered the emergency room before his cardiac arrest, no MRI, CT or ultrasound scan had been done before his cardiac arrest. The cause of the aortic dissection is unknown," Lundsgaard said.
The team performed CPR on the patient for 90 minutes -- much longer than normal, according to Parnia.
"Most hospitals will stop at around 20 minutes. However, based on results of studies, it is recommended to continue for at least 45 minutes. This is unusual," he said.
However, the team was ultimately unable to save the patient's life.
"The cardiac arrest team in our case was very affected by the situation," Lundsgaard said. "For me, having to tell the patient that we were unable to save his life ... and that in a minute we will stop chest compressions and you will not survive was a challenging situation."
The experience also raised some difficult ethical questions for the medical personnel -- including the issue of sedating patients during resuscitation, Lundsgaard said.
"The question of sedation during CPR is not new, but sedation is not routinely performed during CPR," Lundsgaard said. "This is an area that needs further research."
And for those who survive such incidents, the long-term effects on mental well-being are unknown.
"We know from anesthesia that accidental awareness during operations often lead to post-traumatic distress and decreased quality of life. One might suspect that awareness during CPR may be just as stressful," Lundsgaard said.


Consumer Reports The Tesla Model 3 replaces the Ford Mustang Mach-E as the best new electric car of 2022. The appointment is sure to give Ford a boost as it seeks to outpace Tesla in the race to become the number one electric vehicle manufacturer in the United States.
Tesla dominated for a long time Commercial RecordEV ratings, with the Model 3 holding the position for the past two years. But the publication says a variety of factors, including ride quality, reliability and in-car user experiences, led it to crown a new Mustang Mach-E winner.
“Make no mistake, the Model 3 is still a great choice, and Consumer Reports recommends it,” Commercial RecordDeputy Editor-in-Chief Jeff Bartlett writes today. But the Mustang Mach-E is also sportier, plus it’s more practical and easier to live with. The Ford is also quieter and rides better. Both cars have large infotainment center screens, but the Mach-E is much easier to operate and doesn’t require multiple steps to activate routine features. , such as using a defroster or adjusting mirrors, as with Tesla.”
Consumer Reports It sends out to its members an annual survey to collect information on reliability and driving quality, as well as a host of other factors. This year, members of the publication reported “very few problems with the Mustang Mach-E so far, giving it a significant advantage over the Model Y and even the Model 3.” (Commercial Record He notes that the Mach-E is more similar to the Tesla Model Y than the Model 3, but the Model Y’s reliability issues made it far from his top pick.)
Notably, the post applauds Ford’s decision to include a driver monitoring system in the Mustang Mach-E, earning the car an additional two points in its score. Tesla has long resisted efforts to include DMS in its vehicles, despite pushing more software updates for advanced driver assistance systems that will take advantage of a more powerful driver monitoring system.
Ford recently introduced its hands-free driver assistance system, called BlueCruise, via an over-the-air software update for 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. (Owners pay $600 for a three-year subscription to BlueCruise.) An infrared sensor monitors eye movements the driver, and the car will sound a series of alerts if the driver’s attention begins to wander. In contrast, Tesla’s system requires only a hand on the steering wheel and does not have a system for monitoring the driver’s visual gaze.
This is not the first time Commercial Record Soured on Model 3. In May 2018, the organization said it could not recommend the electric car due to the shockingly long stopping distance during emergency braking tests. Elon Musk attacked Tesla CEO Commercial Recordknock, but later, Tesla shipped an over-the-air update that improved the car’s braking distance by about 20 feet. Update calmed down Commercial Recordwhich goes back to the recommendation for Model 3.
Tesla-Consumer Reports A relationship is a real roller coaster ride. Back in 2015, the publication broke its own rating system in its excessive praise of the Model S P85D. But that love affair began to go south almost immediately when it surveyed nearly 1,400 Tesla owners and used that data to project a “worse-than-average overall problem rate” for new buyers over the life of the car. As a result, it has withdrawn its “recommended” rating for the Model S.
Tesla looms large over the vintage auto industry, with the electric car maker accounting for nearly three-quarters of all electric vehicle sales in the United States. The company’s stock price, which values Tesla more than nearly all US automakers, is the envy of its competitors.
Ford, in particular, has its sights set on Elon Musk’s company. In a recent earnings call, company CEO Jim Farley claimed that the upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck has the potential to sell the Tesla Model Y, the best-selling electric vehicle in the United States.
“The F-150 Lightning, if we had full production today to meet our current demand, we would rival the Model Y as the flagship [battery-electric vehicle] Farley said.
Of course, the reason the F-150 Lightning doesn’t outperform the Model Y is that Ford, like most automakers, was late in realizing the need to switch from internal combustion engines to electric motors. Tesla was on top, and since then its dividend has come from its early bet. But the rest of the industry has finally caught up, and now the race has really started.
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