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Sit-at-Home: Enugu’s Mbah mulls dragging enforcers to ICC, as Ohaneze says Ekpa tool to destabilise SE, use Biafra, Kanu to enrich self
…We won’t take orders from Murderers, Rogues, Gov. Mbah fumes
…Urges combined action against scaremongering, fake news
…Says sit-at-home enforcers not after Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has declared that the state was wining the war against sit-a-at-home enforcers and would never take orders from people he described as murderers and enemies of Igbo land.
Mbah said there was no way Enugu could become the premier destination for investment, living, and tourism or its economy grown from $4.4 billion to $30 billion when the people were still talking about or taking orders from faceless persons outside our state, insisting “we cannot be defeated by evil and we must not allow that to happen”.
The governor urged concerted efforts by the media community and Enugu people against scaremongering and fake news, which he described as the latest resort by the sit-at-home promoters, having lost their capacity to inflict havoc on lives and property as was previously the case due to reenergised security measures applied by the government and security agencies since the ban on Monday sit-at-home in the state.
Mbah spoke during his maiden media chat with Enugu-based newsmen and media executives at the Government House, Enugu, at the weekend.
The governor urged the newsmen to be professional in their duty by seizing the opportunity presented by investigative and modern journalism to fact-check and verify the authenticity of information before feeding them to the public.
“The truth is that we have won the actual war against sit-at-home enforcers and murderers out to destroy Enugu State and Igboland. We have unleashed the security resources on them and they have been thoroughly defeated and discomfited.
“Because they no longer have the capacity to unleash terror on lives and property of Ndi Enugu, that is why they have now resorted to scaremongering, peddling of fake news, and all manner of dramas to instil fear in our people and control their minds and actions.
“We practice democracy. We can never allow murderers and terrorists to dictate to us. We must not allow those who do not have the mandate of the people dictate for us how to live our lives; when to go out; when to close our businesses and when to sit at home.
“What we are facing now are media terrorists using the social media to instigate fear and peddle fake news. We must not allow them to succeed. It is totally unacceptable. Nobody can make you inferior without your consent. These hoodlums are very few compared to our numbers. We cannot be taking instructions from hooligans.
“We must not allow those without our mandate tell us how to live our lives. We have a duty to ensure that we flush them out in all directions. They have no stake in the affairs of our state.
“It is, therefore, our responsibility to re-orientate our people to start coming out and going about their normal businesses. We have a duty to kill fake news and counter it with our superior pen and media.
“Therefore, as we are leaving here, we must begin to tell our people the right thing; that nobody can make them inferior without their consent; that we can’t be cowed by the cowardly acts of a few people,” the governor declared.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mbah urged the people not to be deceived by those who use the name of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as a cover for their criminalities, noting that Mazi Kanu had since expressed his displeasure at the enforcement of sit-at-home and consequent havocs on Igbo land.
Mbah said the state was equally exploring the option of dragging both the instigators and enforcers of violence and illegal sit-at-home order in the State before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague to answer to the crimes against humanity, noting that in the 21st Century, nobody should be allowed to stay in one part of the world to enjoy life while causing deaths and pains in other parts.
“As media people, it is important you educate our people for them to know that these sit-at-home enforcers are not after Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s welfare or freedom. We must be able to separate the two.
“Ndigbo are on one page in demanding for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. I have also seen the President over this matter. Other Igbo leaders have made the same demand and we are not relenting.
“However, the so-called sit-at-home enforcers are mere criminals and our people must face them frontally”
The governor also disclosed that technology had already been deployed to guarantee safety of residents, saying there were no longer hideouts for criminals in the state.
While responding, members of the media community lauded the efforts of the government in stamping out insecurity, offering suggestions on how to bring lasting peace and security to the state.
They expressed their readiness to collaborate with and support the government to achieve its plans for the people, promising that they would play pivotal role to ensure the people return back to work through their reports.
Ekpa Bought Over to Destabilise Igboland, Uses Biafra, Kanu to Enrich Self – Ohanaeze
…Accuses Finland of ‘complicity’
Meanwhile, apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has accused the self-styled separatist, Simon Ekpa, of playing the script of enemies of Igboland, having allegedly collected huge sums of money to destabilise the region and undermine its progress.
Ohanaeze accused Finland-based Ekpa of using the pro-Biafra struggle and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s name to enrich himself at the expense of the lives, property, and wellbeing of Ndigbo.
It wondered why Finland has continued to harbour and allow Ekpa to use the European nation as a launchpad for what it described as deadly sit-at-home campaigns and destructive incitements.
These were contained in a statement issued by the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, in Enugu on Sunday.
The group described Ekpa’s sit-at-home orders as part of a deal to destroy the economy and social life of the South East.
“We want to make it abundantly clear to Ndigbo, Nigerians, and the international community that Simon Ekpa is not fighting the cause of Biafra or the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“On the contrary, he has since sold all of us to our enemies, who are bent on destroying us economically, politically, and socially.
“He is also actively working against Kanu’s release in order to continue making money. He knows that the Federal Government will likely continue to detain Kanu so long as Igboland is restive”.
Okwu added, “In the same vein, because South East’s loss is the gain of other parts of the country in a federal arrangement, it is obvious that Ekpa is being sponsored and encouraged by forces within and outside to destroy and hold the region down.
“We are already witnessing a high loss of investments and the migration of existing businesses to other parts of Nigeria”.
Ohanaeze also called out the government of Finland for alleged complicity in the bloodletting and havoc in the South East region.
“We put it to the Government of Finland that it cannot count itself innocent of all the atrocities and the killings by enforcers of Ekpa’s insane sit-at-homes in our otherwise peaceful region.
“We cannot stop wondering why such a European society renowned for its value for human life continues to harbour Ekpa and also allow him to freely incite disaster and direct wanton destruction of lives and property in Igboland from their nation. Will Finland also treat him with kid gloves should his utterance or action lead to the death of a single Finnish?” Okwu queried.
The apex body commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for the ban on Monday sit-at-home, which it said had already been abolished by all genuine pro-Biafra groups.
It also threw its weight behind the Enugu State Government’s decision to explore the International Criminal Court (ICC) option in ensuring that those behind the crimes against humanity in the state paid for their sins.
“We stand with the Enugu State Government’s position that nobody should be allowed to enjoy life and educate his children in another nation while causing deaths and destruction in another part of the world”, Mazi Okwu concluded.
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Mayor Lee Posey announced his choice to fill Chief Crit Miller’s position when he retires in January. Natchitoches native Kenny Penrod will officially be installed as the new chief for the Natchitoches Fire Department at a City Council meeting Jan. 22.
Miller announced his retirement at a past Council meeting and the search began. He will continue to serve as chief as they go through the transition until the swearing in ceremony is held on Jan. 22.
Several applicants passed the civil service exam and HR Director Edd Lee said they were looking to hire from within.
Penrod has worked at the Fire Department for 20 years, through three administrations. He’s excited about his new position and welcomes the challenge.
“I appreciate the confidence the mayor has put in me and I intend to hit the ground running,” he said. “I want to do the best I can for the citizens of Natchitoches.”

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Robert Boyd Holbrook, better known as Boyd Holbrook, is a well-known American actor and fashion model. Furthermore, he has been an active actor in the film industry since around 2001. Furthermore, he is well-known for his roles in films such as Milk, Out of the Furnace, Run All Night, A Walk Among the Tombstones, Gone Girl, and, most notably, as DEA agent Steve Murphy in the Netflix series.
Early Life of Boyd Holbrook
Boyd, the polished actor, was born on September 1, 1981, in Prestonburg, Kentucky, United States. As of 2020, he will have completed his 39th year of life. He is also an American citizen of white ethnicity. His astrological sign is Virgo. In terms of her family background, he is the son of Don Holbrook and Ellen Holbrook. Furthermore, there is no information about his siblings.
Discussing educational details, his educational details, and graduations are unknown. After beginning his modeling career, we discovered that he studied film and acting at New York University.
Who is Boyd Holbrook Wife?
Boyd is currently married or in a marital relationship with Danish model Tatiana Pajkovic, according to his current relationship status. Furthermore, they began dating in 2016 and secretly married in 2018. The couple announced on Instagram that they are expecting a child and that their first child, a son named Day, was born on January 15, 2018. In 2020, they are still in a romantic relationship.
Aside from discussing his previous affairs, he was once engaged to Elizabeth Olsen in March 2014 after dating since 2012. Unfortunately, they split or ended their relationship in 2015. Similarly, he dated model Omahyra Mota from 2002 to 2005, Julia Dunstall from 2007 to 2009, and Maika Monroe around 2016.
Estimated Net Worth of Boyd Holbrook
In terms of net worth, Boyd’s net worth is estimated to be around $3.5 million US as of 2020.
Body Measurement of Boyd Holbrook
In terms of physical appearance, he has a slim body, stands at 6ft 2inches tall, and weighs around 85kg. He also has blue eyes and blonde hair. Finally, he has a straight sexual orientation.
Professional Career of Boyd Holbrook
In terms of Boyd Holbrook’s career, he began modeling in 2001 after signing with Elite Models. He has also modeled as a fashion designer for brands such as Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versus, Calvin Klein, Moschino, Marc Jacobs, and Dc Squared. Similarly, in his acting career, he has appeared in a number of films and television series. In 2008, he made his feature film debut as Denton Smith in Milk.
Then there’s The Reunion (2011), The Magic of Belle Isle (2012), The Host, Out of the Furnace (2013), Very Good Girls (2014), Run All Night (2015), The Free World (2016), Song to Song (2017), The Predator (2018), and In the Shadow of the Moon. Similarly, he made his television debut in 2009 as Punk in The Unusuals. After all, some of his recent television shows include Hatfields & McCoys (2012), Behind the Candelabra (2013), Narcos (2015-2016), and The Fugitive. Furthermore, he won the Hamptons International Film Festival awards in 2012 for his best performance in the film The Host.

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In earlier reports, we focussed on the operation of two undercover British SAS operatives, dressed in traditonal Arab clothing, who were planning to set of bombs in the main square in Basra, coinciding with a religous event.
They were arrested by Iraqi police and subsequently “liberated” by British forces in a major military assault, directed against the Iraqi police authorities with tanks and armed cars.
(See Were British Special Forces Soldiers Planting Bombs in Basra? by Michael Keefer, See also British “Undercover Soldiers” Caught driving Booby Trapped Car)
The matter of what the SAS operatives were doing was hushed up.
No investiigation was carried out.
This and other incidents suggest that the bomb attacks on civlians including suicide attacks are in fact covert intelligence operations to trigger divisions within Iraqi society, while at the same time weakening the resistance movement.
There is, however, a growing awareness among the Iraqi populaiton that the occupation forces rather than Al Qaeda are behind the attacks on civilians.
In a recent report (October 12):
“A number of Iraqis apprehended two Americans disguised in Arab dress as they tried to blow up a booby-trapped car in the middle of a residential area in western Baghdad on Tuesday.
Residents of western Baghdad’s al-Ghazaliyah district told Quds Press that the people had apprehended the Americans as they left their Caprice car near a residential neighborhood in al-Ghazaliyah on Tuesday afternoon (11 October 2005). Local people found they looked suspicious so they detained the men before they could get away. That was when they discovered that they were Americans and called the Iraqi puppet police.”
Michel Chossudovsky, Global Research, 15 Oct 2005
Text of report by Iranian Arabic language television news channel Al-Alam on 15 October
The British government has officially apologized to Iraq over the recent Basra events.
A statement issued by the British consulate in Basra has said that London apologizes to the Iraqi people and government, Basra residents, city and province councils and the police force over mistakes made by the British
This comes after a British [army] unit stormed Basra police station and used force to release two British soldiers arrested by Iraqi police for the charge of seeking to carry out sabotage acts and stirring sedition among the residents of the city.
Source: Al-Alam TV, Tehran, in Arabic 1100 gmt 15 Oct 05
Copyrigth Al-Alam and BBC Monitoring 2005
Britain to pay out over Basra rescue
BRITAIN will pay compensation for injuries and damage caused during the storming by the army of a police station in Basra in the operation to release two SAS soldiers held by local Iraqi militia, it was announced yesterday.
In a joint statement, the British Consulate General, representing the army, and the Provincial Council of Basra expressed “regret” for the incidents on 19 September.
“We also regret the casualties on both sides and the material damage to public facilities,” the statement said.
“The British government is prepared to pay valid claims for compensation for casualties and material damage.”
The carefully worded statement expressed full support for the “dignity of the institutions and people of the governorate of Basra and the sovereignty of Iraq”.
It said the British government would deal with “those connected to the events” in accordance with the legislation of the former Coalition Provisional Authority.
The statement will be seen as an attempt to rebuild relations between the army and the authorities in Basra ahead of Saturday’s referendum on a new Iraq constitution and elections in December.
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, Mohammed al-Waili, the governor, attacked the British action as “barbaric” and warned that he would end co-operation with UK forces unless he received an apology.
An Iraqi judge also issued an arrest warrant for the two undercover SAS men following allegations by Iraqi officials that they opened fire after being stopped by a police patrol.
In the Commons yesterday, John Reid, the Defence Secretary, stressed he still “fully supported” the operation to rescue the two SAS men after it emerged that they had been handed over by the police to local militia.
Copyright The Scotsman 2005


Hooked Like Helen - 'Settle For Earth' (EP)
Ohio alternative two-piece Hooked Like Helen returns with their accomplished new EP, 'Settle For Earth'.
A lot has happened for Hooked Like Helen since we covered their EP ‘Get Well’ just over a year ago.2016 saw the band receive plenty of attention from not only radio, but film and television placements including MTV featuring three of their songs in Season One of its crime documentary series "Unlocking The Truth".
Lucky for them, they’ve managed to back up their success to-date with a belter of a new EP. ‘Settle for Earth’ is made up of 9 tracks: 4 new, 2 re-issued, 1 re-recorded and mastered, and 2 remixes. 'Get Well' and 'Concrete Tub' make a reappearance from their previous EP ‘Get Well’, along with a somewhat revitalized version of 'Something Plain' (fret not, the delightful slide guitar is still there), and remixes of 'Get Well' and new song 'Surface Break' by Shadowfolk and Selector Science respectively.
The EP opens strongly with 'Wasn’t The Same'. Lyrically the track seems to focus on trying to recapture the feeling of something that should have been left behind. The middle-8/breakdown also features the line from which the EP draws its name, “It’s a gift and a curse when you settle for Earth”. The drums in 'Wasn’t the Same;, provided by Jeff Martin, really drive the feel of the track. Stepping out of the up-tempo verse, sparse-but-effective fills drop into each half-time chorus.
Led in by Nikki Stipp’s piano, 'Surface Break' is a gradual swell, like the tide coming in. The musical feel of the track perfectly tying into its theme. “When the tide rolls in and rises again close your eyes and dive right in”, says the chorus, as the track continues to immerse you.
As with 'Get Well', 'Stable' and 'Surface Break' speak to me from a dark place with understanding and the offer of hope. The musical traits that provide this feeling are what give Hooked Like Helen’s pop tones the depth and meaning to set it apart from more commercial flavours of pop music. 'Something Plain' has been mostly re-recorded and re-mixed for its reappearance from the 'Get Well' EP. The touch-up has elevated what was a good song up into an all-round quality production.
Nikki and Jonathan’s artistic vision has been captured beautifully by ‘Settle for Earth’. The lyrics are meaningful and relatable; the musicianship is strong and well produced; the production is polished, but not sterile. Hooked Like Helen have poured heart and soul into an EP which will capture your attention and hold you close for a long time.
Words of Samuel Hylands
'Settle for Earth' is out now and available from all major online retailers, including iTunes and Google Play


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In a recent article on the website sUAS News, the potential for drones as the driving force for the internet of things is highlighted. The internet of things (IoT) is based on the central idea that devices and humans can talk to one another and relay and report information. This is done primarily through sensors “at rest” that gather information and relay it to a back end data collection center which can then be interpreted for the end user. This simple idea is quickly being incorporated to drones which are capable of a myriad of functions and provide a highly mobile component. As drones become more complex, being able to integrate them into our everyday functions and processes is becoming an increasing trend. How will unmanned drones shape the IoT? What are some of the benefits of the mobile function that drones can provide to the IoT? What types of industries will most benefit from this technology?


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Fourteen homes in the Midtown development in southwest Adams County were found to be in violation of fire code.
During a routine inspection on Dec. 27, the county’s chief building official discovered a home was built four-inches too close to the adjoining home. Subsequent inspections found that 13 other homes were also too close.
Six of those homes were occupied, and those homeowners were issued occupancy permits erroneously by the county.
“Although the ultimate responsibility to build to code resides with the builder, the former county building inspector was clearly in error by approving the final residential inspections without performing his due diligence,” Chief Building Official Jim Williamette said. “As soon as we identified the problem, we began working on a solution.”
Officials with the developer, David Weekly Homes, the county, Southwest Adams Fire District and Rondinelli Life Safety, an independent fire safety engineering firm, have agreed on a solution to bring the properties into code compliance. The exterior walls will be modified with fire-resistance windows, which when added to the already installed fire-resistance siding, will satisfy the international building code, say county officials.
Rich Neumann, communications manager with the county, said that finding these types of issue is the role of code enforcement. He pointed out that once the county uncovered the problems, officials worked to fix them.
“We place the highest value of the safety of our residents,” he said.
County Manager Todd Leopold apologized for the error the county made issuing the certificates of occupancy.
“While we acknowledge that six certificates of occupancy were issued erroneously by a former employee, at no time were the occupants of the affected homes in imminent danger,” he said. “In fact, by identifying the problem when we did, we were able to catch an unfortunate oversight and prevent future homes in the community from being built too closely together.”
Midtown is a retail and residential mixed project being developed on 184 acres at West 67th Avenue and Pecos Street.
More than 1,000 homes, with five different layout options, are being built on the site. The homes prices start in the high $200,000s. Five acres of retail is also planned for the project.
“It’s an exciting addition to the Adams County fabric,” Neumann said. “It’s a plus any time you can reclaim an abandoned industrial site and now it’s being transformed into a beautiful community.”
The site used to house Hamilton Sundstrand, an airplane parts manufacturer, from 1955 to 2004.


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Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales is a book I had been highly anticipating since it is being described as Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets Clueless with inspiration from Grease. I enjoyed the mix of fun and seriousness in the book, although the plot is not overly unique, and the characters are all so complex. There is also a theme of family, which I always love in a book. Ultimately, this is a great book for those looking for a more meaningful contemporary that will also deliver laughter.Title: Only Mostly Devastated
Author: Sophie Gonzales
Also by this author: If This Gets Out
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: March 3, 2020
SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA meets CLUELESS in this boy-meets-boy spin on Grease
Summer love...gone so fast.
Ollie and Will were meant to be a summer fling—casual, fun, and done. But when Ollie’s aunt's health takes a turn for the worse and his family decides to stay in North Carolina to take care of her, Ollie lets himself hope this fling can grow to something more. Dreams that are crushed when he sees Will at a school party and finds that the sweet and affectionate (and comfortably queer) guy he knew from summer isn’t the same one attending Collinswood High.
Will is more than a little shocked to see Ollie the evening of that first day of school. While his summer was spent being very much himself, back at school he’s simply known as one of the varsity basketball guys. Now Will is faced with the biggest challenge of his life: follow his heart and risk his friendships, or stay firmly in the closet and lose what he loves most.
❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Review: Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales
This book follows Ollie and Will who had a summer fling that quickly ended when Will stopped replying to Ollie’s texts. When Ollie moves to North Carolina permanently, he finds himself at Will’s school and discovers that Will is not out yet. I found this story to be fun, but it is also quite complex and tackles many heavy topics such as terminal illness. While I enjoyed most of it, I didn’t find the story that original. Because I have read so many different versions of this, I found it predictable and difficult to truly get into.
❀ Diverse Cast of Characters
Gonzales’s diverse cast of characters is one of the book’s strengths. I really appreciated how each one of them is so realistic, and they act their age, which can be hard to come by in YA. For starters, Ollie is a fantastic main character. He is funny and sweet, and he knows what he wants. He is in a difficult situation as he likes someone who is still working on coming to terms with their feelings, but I loved how he stays true to himself and doesn’t let Will’s hesitancy get him down too much. The side characters are also well-developed, and they all have their own backstories and flaws. That being said, having each character’s issues as a focus of the book does overshadow the main conflicts.
❀ Strong Family Theme
One of my favourite aspects of this book is the theme of family. Ollie’s aunt has cancer, and his family moves in order to be closer to her. Ollie immediately steps up and helps out with her kids, and this is so heartwarming to read about. I always love reading about family over romance, and these touching scenes make the book even more enjoyable.
❀ A Moving Story
Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales is a moving story about a boy who falls for someone who is not yet comfortable going public with his sexuality. I enjoyed the developed characters who evolve throughout the book and the theme of family. I would recommend this one to those looking for a wholesome yet sentimental contemporary.
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I need to read this one soon. It does have a very typical plot line – so I can see how it might be difficult to read at times – but I’m glad you enjoyed it overall. Ollie sounds wonderful!
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I hope that you enjoy it when you get the chance to read it! 🙂
I am intrigued by the sentimental aspects of this one. Thanks for your thoughts!
It is one that pulls at your heart strings, for sure! 🙂
This book gets all the good reviews right now! Adding to my TBR.
I hope that you love it, Sophie! 🙂
That’s too bad that it wasn’t more original. It sounded like it had a lot of potential to be one of those special reads.
Yes! I had really high expectations for something more unique. 🙂
I was a fan of the romance, but the two things you mentioned were also my standouts. The family element was so strong and I loved it. I also really appreciate the amazing ensemble Gonzales put together for this book. Each character were full formed and really contributed to my enjoyment of this story
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it, Sam! 🙂
I haven’t heard of this book but it really sounds like a fun read. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
It had some really fun elements, for sure! 🙂
Sounds like a good read.
I would love to read this! Diverse characters are a selling point!
Cool book that some can relate to!
Sounds like a really awesome book, love the cover!
This book sounds really good.


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All three races of the Sprint Cup season have seen three different winners. That means barring a series of unfortunate events, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski have locked themselves into this year’s Chase for the Sprint Cup
Only 16 drivers can qualify for the Chase, either through wins or points.
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MADISON — The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) voted 2-1 today to put the proposed Highland Wind Project in St. Croix County on hold, inviting the developer to reapply for a permit using different sound modeling.
“The PSC’s decision today demonstrates an abundance of caution that delays the application process, but does not kill this project,” said Katie Nekola, attorney for Clean Wisconsin. “Clean Wisconsin continues to support this project that promises to bring clean, renewable energy and jobs to Northwest Wisconsin.”
The PSC is requiring the applicant to provide additional evidence that the wind project will not exceed sound standards set by state law, according to a PSC press release issued today. Despite opponents’ claims that low frequency sound from wind turbines causes adverse impacts, all three commissioners agreed there was no proof linking the two.
“Study after study has proven that wind farms are a clean, safe and economic way to produce energy,” said Nekola.
The project would bring an estimated 100 jobs to St. Croix County and enough clean energy to power 29,000 homes. A bipartisan poll conducted in January 2012 found that 85 percent of Wisconsin voters would like to increase the use of wind energy to meet Wisconsin’s energy needs.
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England posted a total of 172-6 in Chittagong on Saturday, but suffered defeat by nine runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method after storms arrived with New Zealand 52-1 off 5.2 overs in reply.
At least five overs must be bowled in each innings of a T20 match to prevent a game being abandoned with no result, and Broad was unhappy with the timing of the umpires' decision to bring the players off.
"We should have come off for the lightning earlier," said England's captain.
"The umpires' decision-making was average in that regard.
"I think it would have been a good game had it gone 40 overs. Both sides were at a similar stage at the end of the powerplay but you can't do a huge amount about the weather."
New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum is hopeful his side can build on victory in their opening game of the tournament.
"The game was evenly poised," he said. "It's a funny tournament, both teams are going to need an immense amount of luck to get through (to the semi-final stage).
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Worth of Microsoft Gain Access To in Your Company
Mid to big companies may have hundreds to countless desktop. Each desktop computer has conventional software that enables personnel to achieve computing tasks without the intervention of the organization's IT division. This supplies the key tenet of desktop computer computer: equipping users to enhance performance as well as lower expenses through decentralized computing.
As the globe's most prominent desktop database, Microsoft Accessibility is made use of in nearly all organizations that use Microsoft Windows. As individuals end up being much more competent in the operation of these applications, they begin to recognize solutions to company tasks that they themselves could carry out. The natural evolution of this procedure is that spread sheets and also databases are developed as well as maintained by end-users to manage their daily tasks.
This dynamic permits both performance as well as dexterity as customers are empowered to resolve service issues without the treatment of their organization's Infotech facilities. Microsoft Accessibility suits this area by providing a desktop computer data source atmosphere where end-users could quickly develop data source applications with tables, inquiries, forms as well as records. Access is suitable for inexpensive solitary user or workgroup database applications.
However this power comes with a price. As even more customers use Microsoft Access to manage their job, concerns of data safety, integrity, maintainability, scalability and monitoring come to be acute. Individuals who developed these solutions are rarely trained to be data source specialists, programmers or system managers. As databases grow out of the capabilities of the original writer, they should move into a more robust setting.
While some individuals consider this a reason end-users should not ever before use Microsoft Access, we consider this to be the exception as opposed to the regulation. Many Microsoft Access data sources are developed by end-users and also never ever need to graduate to the following degree. Applying an approach to develop every end-user data source "skillfully" would be a substantial waste of sources.
For the uncommon Microsoft Accessibility data sources that are so effective that they should evolve, SQL Server supplies the following natural progression. Without shedding the existing investment in the application (table designs, information, inquiries, forms, reports, macros and modules), data can be relocated to SQL Server and the Access database linked to it. Once in SQL Server, other platforms such as Visual Studio.NET can be used to develop Windows, web and/or mobile solutions. The Access database application may be completely replaced or a hybrid option may be produced.
To find out more, review our paper Microsoft Access within an Organization's Total Database Method.
Microsoft Access as well as SQL Database Architectures
Microsoft Access is the premier desktop data source product offered for Microsoft Windows. Since its intro in 1992, Accessibility has supplied a versatile platform for newbies and power users to produce single-user and also small workgroup database applications.
Microsoft Accessibility has actually delighted in wonderful success because it originated the idea of stepping individuals with an uphill struggle with the use of Wizards. This, along with an user-friendly inquiry developer, among the most effective desktop reporting tools and the addition of macros as well as a coding setting, all add to making Access the best choice for desktop database development.
Since Access is designed to be easy to use and approachable, it was never ever planned as a platform for the most trustworthy and durable applications. In general, upsizing ought to happen when these characteristics become crucial for the application. Fortunately, the adaptability of Accessibility permits you to upsize to SQL Server in a range of ways, from a quick cost-efficient, data-moving circumstance to full application redesign.
Access gives an abundant variety of information designs that allow it to handle data in a selection of methods. When considering an upsizing task, it is necessary to comprehend the variety of means Gain access to could be configured to utilize its native Jet database format as well as SQL Server in both single and also multi-user environments.
Accessibility as well as the Jet Engine
Microsoft Gain access to has its own data source engine-- the Microsoft Jet Database Engine (likewise called the ACE with Gain access site here to 2007's introduction of the ACCDB layout). Jet was created from the beginning to support solitary user and also multiuser file sharing on a computer network. Data sources have an optimum dimension of 2 GB, although an Access database could connect to other databases through connected tables and also multiple backend databases to workaround the 2 GB limitation.
Yet Accessibility is more than a data source engine. It is also an application growth environment that allows customers to develop questions, create kinds as well as reports, and also write macros as well as Aesthetic Basic for Applications (VBA) component code to automate an application. In its default configuration, Accessibility uses Jet internally to store its style items such as types, records, macros, and also components as well as utilizes Jet to keep all table information.
Among the main advantages of Accessibility upsizing is that you can redesign your application to continue to utilize its types, reports, macros and also components, and change the Jet Engine with SQL Server. This allows the most effective of both worlds: the simplicity of use of link Gain access to with the dependability and also protection of SQL Server.
Before you try to transform an Access database to SQL Server, ensure you recognize:
Which applications belong in Microsoft Gain access to vs. SQL Server? Not every database needs to be customized.
The factors for upsizing your database. See to it SQL Server gives you exactly what you look for.
The tradeoffs for doing so. There are ands also and also minuses relying on what you're attempting to enhance. Make sure you are not migrating to SQL Server entirely for efficiency factors.
In a lot of cases, performance reduces when an application is upsized, specifically for reasonably tiny databases (under 200 MB).
Some efficiency issues are unconnected to the backend data source. Poorly made inquiries and also table layout won't be taken care of by upsizing. Microsoft Access tables supply some features that SQL Server tables do not such as an automated refresh when the data adjustments. SQL Server requires a specific requery.
Options for Migrating Microsoft Accessibility to SQL Server
There are several choices for hosting SQL Server databases:
A neighborhood instance of SQL Express, which is a complimentary version of SQL Server can be set up on each customer's device
A common SQL Server database on your network
A cloud host such as SQL Azure. Cloud hosts have security that restriction which IP addresses can get information, so set IP addresses and/or VPN is needed.
There are several ways to upsize your Microsoft Gain access to data sources to SQL Server:
Relocate the information to SQL Server as well as connect to it from your Access database while preserving the existing Access application.
Adjustments might be needed to support SQL Server inquiries as well as distinctions from Accessibility data sources.
Convert a Gain access to MDB database to a Gain access to Data Task (ADP) that attaches straight to a SQL Server data source.
Because ADPs were deprecated in Gain access to 2013, we do not recommend this choice.
Usage Microsoft Gain Access To with MS Azure.
With Office365, your information is submitted right into a SQL Server data source held by SQL Azure with an Accessibility Web front end
Proper for standard viewing and editing of information throughout the web
Sadly, Access Web Apps do not have the customization showcases equivalent to VBA in Gain access to desktop solutions
Move the whole application to the.NET Framework, ASP.NET, and SQL Server system, or recreate it on SharePoint.
A hybrid service that places the information in SQL Server with one more front-end plus a Gain access to front-end database.
SQL Server can be the traditional version organized on a business quality web server or a complimentary SQL Server Express edition mounted on your COMPUTER
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Every company has to overcome data source challenges to meet their mission. These obstacles include:
• Taking full advantage of return on investment
• Taking care of human resources
• Quick implementation
• Flexibility as well as maintainability
• Scalability (secondary).
Optimizing Return on Investment.
Optimizing return on investment is a lot more critical than ever before. Monitoring demands concrete outcomes for the expensive investments in data source application advancement. Many database advancement initiatives cannot yield the results they guarantee. Picking the right innovation as well as strategy for each level in an organization is important to maximizing return on investment. This implies selecting the very best complete return, which does not suggest choosing the least costly preliminary option. This is usually one of the most vital choice a primary info officer (CIO) or chief technology officer (CTO) makes.
Managing Human Resources.
Handling people to personalize innovation is challenging. The even more complex the technology or application, the less individuals are qualified to manage it, and also the more expensive they are to employ. Turn over is always an issue, and having the right requirements is essential to efficiently sustaining tradition applications. Training and also keeping up with modern technology are likewise challenging.
Producing data source applications promptly is very important, not just for reducing prices, but also for replying to internal or customer needs. The ability to develop applications rapidly gives a considerable competitive advantage.
The link IT supervisor is accountable for offering options and making tradeoffs to support business needs of the company. By using different modern technologies, you can use business decision manufacturers selections, such as a 60 percent option in 3 months, a 90 percent service in twelve months, or a 99 percent option in twenty-four months. (Instead of months, it could be bucks.) Occasionally, time to market is most crucial, various other times it could be cost, and other times attributes or security are most important. Demands alter promptly and are unpredictable. We reside in a "sufficient" as opposed to an excellent globe, so understanding the best ways to supply "adequate" solutions quickly gives you and your organization a competitive edge.
Flexibility and Maintainability.
Despite the very best system design, by the time several month growth initiatives are finished, requires modification. Versions follow versions, and a system that's designed to be adaptable and also able to suit adjustment could suggest the distinction between success and also failure for the users' jobs.
Equipment must be created to manage the expected information as well as more. Yet numerous systems are never ever finished, are discarded soon, or transform a lot in time that the initial analyses are wrong. Scalability is necessary, yet typically lesser compared to a fast service. If the application efficiently supports development, scalability can be included later when it's monetarily justified.


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Since Regimental activation, the Signal Regiment has had a program for recognizing people who have made a special contribution or who have distinguished themselves in service to the Regiment.
Under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-82 (The U.S. Army Regimental System), all U.S. Army Regiments are authorized to select appointees to the position of Distinguished Member of the Regiment. There are no limits on the number of Distinguished Members, and their tenure is permanent. The positions are designed to promote and enhance the history and traditions of the Regiment and foster cohesion among members of the Regiment.
Distinguished Members of the Regiment are prestigious or notable military or civilian persons who are recognized for their accomplishments. They must be current or former members of the Signal Corps Regiment. Nominees may be active, U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard or Signal Regiment Department of the Army civilians (active or retired status).
The designation as a Distinguished Member of the Regiment is largely ceremonial and serves to perpetuate the history and traditions of the Regiment, thereby enhancing unit morale and esprit.
The Honorary Colonel, Honorary Warrant Officer and Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment are distinguished, retired Army Signal Regiment special appointees who simultaneously become Distinguished Members of the Regiment when appointed to their honorary positions. These appointees serve a three-year tour and participate in command and award ceremonies, speaking engagements at dinings-in and other similar functions which help bridge the gap between the past and the present. When their honorary appointment term ends, they remain lifetime Distinguished Members.


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Tripp Lite's Open Frame Rack is a 45U SmartRack enclosure with NO doors and NO side panels. This version is an expansion model used when several cabinets are bayed together. Its integrated baying tabs make it easy to combine multiple enclosures in rows for data center applications. This enclosure is also compatible with hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations.
This rack houses 3000 lb of standard 19-inch rack equipment in 45U. Its front and rear pairs of vertical rails have square mounting holes that are adjustable in quarter-inch increments from 4 to 31 inches. Adjustment is quick and an easy-view depth index ensures consistent rail placement without requiring time-consuming measurements. Each rack space within the enclosure is numbered for ready reference.
Two of the adjustable vertical mounting rails support toolless button-mount 0U installation of up to four compatible PDUs and cable managers. This feature makes it easier to route cabling to rack equipment and reduces cord clutter.
All components of the SmartRack Open Frame Rack are grounded to the enclosure frame. Front and rear threaded grounding points are provided for connection to the facility earth ground.
To simplify deployment, this rack comes with preinstalled casters that enable it to be easily maneuvered into the desired location, where it can be secured by adjusting the preinstalled levelers.
- 45U SmartRack Premium open frame rack
- Rack has 36" (927mm) depth (with mounting depth increments from 4 to 31") and standard 24" (600mm) width
- Features 4 interior vertical posts with unthreaded square hole openings
- Ships fully assembled for rapid deployment and roll into place on pre-installed casters, allowing the enclosures to be pre-configured and rolled to the final installation location
- Front and rear sets of equipment mounting rails adjust in 1/4" increments
- Tool-less accessory mounting rails (2 rails per enclosure) include slots for quick installation of compatible PDUs and vertical cable managers
Due to this product's size, it requires special shipping arrangements. A Solid Signal rep will be in contact with you within one business day of your order to provide a shipping quote and help complete your order.
- Enclosure includes mounting hardware of 50 pieces of M6 cage nuts and 50 pieces of M6 screws
- Textured powder coat finish for tough resistance to environmental concerns such as deployment in warehouses
- Maximum usable internal depth of 31 inches/79 cm (front to rear rail)
- Built in baying tabs allow premium open frame racks to be combined securely in rows
- Leveling feet extend to allow premium open frame racks to be positioned on uneven floors
- Convenient grounding system. All components are grounded to the premium open frame rack structure which includes multiple connections for facility ground
- Open bottom for cable access
- Included stabilizing brackets are used for shipment and can be reattached at the bottom of the premium open frame rack on the inside or outside of the rack
- Compatibility with all cable management accessories
Rack Height (U Spaces): 45Maximum Device Depth: 31"Minimum Device Depth: 4"Dimensions: 90.25" x 26" x 37.8"Weight: 140 lbs.Weight Capacity Stationary: 3,000 lbs.Weight Capacity Rolling: 2250 lbs.Grounding Lug: Front and back door framesCertifications: UL60950-1, CE, RoHSApprovals: EIA/ECA-310-E, IEC 60297-3-100
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An Order on Rehearing was issued on April 18, 2002.
A Siting Board meeting was held on April 18, 2002.
A Procedural Ruling by Presiding Examiner
Garlin and Associate Examiner O'Connell was issued on February 15, 2002.
A prehearing conference was held on January 31, 2002.
A Siting Board Meeting was held January 24, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. in the 19th Floor Board Room at 3 Empire State Plaza, Albany, to consider the petitions for rehearing.
An Order Granting Rehearing in Part
was issued on January 24, 2002.
Petitions for rehearing of the Siting Board's decision were filed
by East River Environmental Coalition/Assemblyman Sanders, Community Board 3
A Siting Board Meeting was held on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 1:00 pm. in the 19th Floor Board Room at 3 Empire State Plaza, Albany.
Briefs on Exceptions were filed July 13, 2001, and Briefs Opposing Exceptions were filed July 23, 2001.
An Order Extending Deadline was issued June 28, 2001.
A Recommended Decision was issued June 28, 2001.
An Order Concerning Interlocutory Appeals was issued June 22, 2001.
A Siting Board Meeting was held June 21, 2001. at 1:30 p.m. at the Public Service Commission's Office in Albany, New York, to consider interlocutory appeals filed by the parties.
Initial Briefs were filed May 25, 2001 and Reply Briefs were filed June 4, 2001.
Evidentiary hearing were held April 18-20, 23-25, and 27, 2001.
A Ruling on Schedule, Party Status and Procedures and a Notice of Evidentiary Hearing were issued on March 26, 2001.
An Issues Ruling and Procedural Ruling was issued on March 15, 2001.
conference was held February 20, 2001, and continued on February 23,
2001, at One Penn Plaza, Manhattan.
statement hearings were held on January 24, 2001, at Public School No. 34,
East 12th Street and Avenue D, Manhattan.
A ruling establishing procedural schedule was issued
December 21, 2000.
The Chairman of the Siting Board has determined on July 31, 2000 that the application complies with the requirements of Article X of the Public Service Law and stipulations signed by company and statutory parties.
The Article X application was filed on June 1, 2000.


Even as union forest and environment minister Prakash Javadekar made his maiden visit to Kaziranga National Park on Friday, different environment NGOs and other organizations asked him to institute a CBI probe into the increasing number of rhino poaching cases in the world’s largest habitat of one-horned Indian rhinoceros.
Representatives of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) were the most vocal when Javadekar first interacted with different groups immediately after he landed in Guwahati on Friday. Before taking a chopper to Kaziranga, about 220 kms from here, he told reporters that the BJP government believed in community involvement in protecting wildlife and forests.
“The government believes in saving forests and wildlife with strong community participation. Wherever forests have thrived, it is more because of the people, especially the tribal communities,” he said.
The AASU said while the Assam government had failed to protect rhinos in Kaziranga, the Centre had remained a mute spectator. “Why can’t the rhinos be saved from poachers who have now shifted to using sophisticated AK-series weapons. We suspect there is some serious problem somewhere, some nexus too,” said AASU advisor Samujjal Bhattacharyya. At least 26 rhinos have been killed this year by poachers.
Later, addressing a meeting of local groups and communities in Kaziranga, Javadekar said the government wants to increase India’s overall forest cover from the existing 24 per cent to over 33 per cent. “It is a challenging task. But I think it will be possible through community participation and hard work. It might take 10 to 15 years,” he said.


Lenovo definitely has some of the most durable and powerful laptops out there, and that is the main reason why i decided to write this article and review the 5 best lenovo laptops out there so far. Let’s take a look at them.
Which Is The Best Lenovo Laptop?
5. Lenovo 320 IdeaPad
We are going to start our best lenovo laptops list with a great affordable model. Lenovo is probably the biggest laptop manufacturer in the market since the company delivers products that come in various price ranges, functions, and features, so there is a laptop for everyone in their lineup. For budget shoppers I have an excellent laptop here, the Lenovo 320 IdeaPad, which is very affordable but has tons of desirable qualities that will make you fall in love with it, it is pretty cheap has a large display, good performance specs, solid battery life, nice design, and many more features. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look.
From the first impression, you would not expect the Lenovo 320 IdeaPad to be that affordable since it rocks a premium design that is super stylish and blows off its competition in that aspect. It has a super smooth unibody construction that is present only in more expensive machines and despite having a plastic build it is pretty good.
I should also mention that for its price it is also pretty thin and light as it measures about 0.9-inches at its thickest point and it weighs just 4.5-pounds, just amazing. In the connectivity department this device rocks RJ45 port, HDMI, a pair of USB 3.0 ports, a headphone jack, an USB Type-C port, an SD card reader and a DVD-RW drive surprisingly, which is a lot more than I expected.
Moving on we start to see some cons and weak points of this device, namely the 1366×768 HD display which makes pixels visible at the 15.6-inch size. Apart from that disappointment things are pretty good with this panel, as it is pretty bright and very colorful at the price point, and it has some good viewing angles that deliver a great viewing experience. I should say that the keyboard feels excellent and is very spacious, allowing you to type properly and comfortably.
In terms of performance, this laptop is packed with some great value parts that make this one a great budget pick, for example, it is packed with Intel’s 8th generation Quad-Core i5-8265U processor with a boost clock speed of 3.9GHz. On top of that, it also has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage to boost the speeds and to help with the graphical tasks it has an integrated Intel HD Graphics 620 unit.
With a good battery life and performance specs that allow it to be a good productivity tool, the Lenovo 320 IdeaPad is a great budget pick.
4. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
For the buyers that want to get the most value for their money, I would suggest the latest Lenovo ThinkBook 13s. This laptop might not have any special features in terms of design or other flashy features, but it is a steady and solid performer all around, delivering great battery life, solid SSD speeds, amazing performance great keyboard and many more features, let’s dive deeper.
In the design and aesthetics department, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is not anything exceptional, simple, uniform, low profile and pretty much an amazing business package. While I say nothing exceptional don’t think of it as a hideous laptop, it looks good in every sense of the word, it is just very simple clamshell chassis that can be folded back to 180 degrees.
I should state that it is a pretty light and small laptop as it measures just 0.6-inches at its thickest point and weighs just 2.9-pounds. The silver color just looks amazing giving it an aluminum look, and with its superb durability and build quality, you can’t complain about this laptop. For connectivity it is equipped with an HDMI port, two USB 3.1 ports, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio port to top it off.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s sports a 13.3-inch in-plane switching panel with a Full HD resolution of 1920×1080, and a matte finish on top that delivers a superb glare-free experience. The bezels are a little large but it shouldn’t be a bother since the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s delivers tons of colors and great brightness even for a 1080p laptop. It managed to reproduce about 104 percent of the sRGB color space and emits a great 314 brightness at its peak.
In terms of performance, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is packed with serious parts, that are capable of getting you through plenty of productivity tasks, such as the 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8565U CPU with a boost clock speed of 4.6GHz. On top of that, it has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD to deliver great it a great productivity prowess, and the Intel UHD Graphics 620 unit helps it as a whole.
I should mention that the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a great battery life of about 11 hours in my tests of continuous streaming which was great, and if you want the most for your money this is it.
3. Lenovo Legion Y540
If you are into gaming and want to give a try to a gaming laptop that can also deliver portability and productivity, you are in the right place since the Lenovo Legion Y540 delivers just that. This laptop has a tasteful design for a gaming device, delivers a great keyboard, plenty of performance thanks to its high-power parts, and it can also be upgraded in the future. Let’s see what else this laptop offers.
In terms of design and aesthetics the Lenovo Legion Y540 looks pretty good, especially for a gaming laptop, as it has a very well thought design that was also present on its predecessor. On the lid, you will see a texture with a black color that gives it a premium feel and delivers a sharp and pleasing contrast with the smooth aluminum Legion logo.
If you didn’t know, nobody would suspect it to be a gaming laptop but it is surprisingly and it delivers a thin and lightweight body as it measures about 0.95-inches at its thickest point and weighs just 5.1-pounds in total. In the connectivity department, it is pretty rich as it is packed with three USB 3.1 ports, a USB Type-C port, a Mini DisplayPort, a pair of HDMI ports, an Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack port.
Upfront the Lenovo Legion Y540 is armed with a 15.6-inch in-plane switching display with a Full HD resolution of 1920×1080. It is also an LED-backlit and delivers super-wide viewing angles, and its biggest selling point is its superior refresh rate of 144Hz which makes this panel superb for gaming. It delivers a great viewing experience overall, has a great brightness of 300 nits at maximum and managed to reproduce about 95 percent of the sRGB color gamut with decent accuracy. I should also mention the keyboard which is one of the best in the market and delivers a great experience overall, for both typing and gaming.
Coming to the biggest selling point of this device the Lenovo Legion Y540 is packed with tons of performance, mainly the 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9750H Hexa-core processor that has a boost clock speed of 4.5Ghz and will deliver a priceless experience. Moving on it has also 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD, which can also be upgradable in the future, for graphics prowess it has an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU with 4GB of dedicated graphics ram to deliver a superior gaming experience in Full HD with smooth framerates. Definitely one of the best Lenovo laptops out there
2. Lenovo Yoga C930
2-in-1 ultraportables are trending and for all the good reasons as they deliver amazing performance, versatility, and portability, and the Lenovo Yoga C930 is one of the best to do so. This laptop comes as a super stylish package, with tons of performance specs, great speakers, thin and lightweight body, great battery life and many more features that will satisfy every buyer.
In the past 2-in-1 devices couldn’t be stylish since the manufacturers struggled to pack everything into a single package but recently they are the most aesthetically pleasing laptops, and the Lenovo Yoga C930 is one of the most notable to do so. It is super slim, streamlined and with its alloy chassis, it feels extremely high-quality and with fewer words a true premium package.
The hinge is also super smooth in operation and this laptop is super slim as it measures just 0.57-inches at its thickest and weighs just 3-pounds in total. However, it isn’t packed with the most ports, as it has just two USB Type-C ports, a USB 3.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio port.
This device is packed with a 13.9-inch Full HD touchscreen panel, which is pretty average in the category but it wasn’t lackluster as it delivered a superb experience overall. It managed to reproduce about 100 percent of the sRGB color space and it proved to be very vivid and accurate in terms of colors. The brightness was a little disappointing as it reached just 280 nits at maximum, but overall there is nothing to complain about. The keyboard was also excellent just like in every Lenovo laptop and the stylus experience was priceless, really top of the class.
In terms of power and performance, the Lenovo Yoga C930 is packed with an Intel Core i7-8550U CPU that is a very low voltage platform allowing it to be very power efficient in every task and of course aid in the battery life. It also has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage to make it a powerful productivity and multi-tasking tool. Combined with its amazing battery life this beast is one of the best value 2-in-1s in the market.
1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
On top of our list, we have none other than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, which is the definite best laptop in Lenovo’s range, and also it is one of the best in the market, delivering a unique package that is super productive, durable with long battery life, superbly designed and so much more. This laptop is the one that will top them all, a real delight.
This is the 7th iteration from the company of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and it is the longest-running series of the company, and it isn’t a surprise because the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the real deal. Overall it has not many changes from the original device in the design department close to its origin as always. It has a super strong and attractive black chassis that looks perfect and it is very streamlined as a whole. Moving on it also has the TrackPoint feature in the middle which is the trademark. It is also super thin and lightweight, measuring just 0.59-inches at its thickest and a weight of just 2.4-pounds, you can carry this laptop all day long without any strain.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is packed with a 14-inch LED-backlit in-plane switching panel with a nice Full HD resolution that delivered a nice amount of detail. Everything looked true to life and the color reproduction was 109 percent of the sRGB color space which was apparent due to the vivid image. It could also get pretty bright at 350 nits at a peak, and the contrast was especially good, delivering super deep blacks in the process.
In terms of productivity and this machine is packed with great performance parts, such as the Intel Core i7-8565U CPU with a boost clock speed of 4.6GHz and it also has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD for storage making it one of the best productivity and multitasking devices in the market. This device delivers a whopping battery life of about 10 hours of moderate to heavy use, and it can go on more with lighter use, just excellent overall the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes as a super attractive package.
I am Diane, and i love writing and reviewing home & kitchen products. I’ve always been a fan of technology, so i can say that i love writing!


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Although many tourists enter South America via São Paulo, the continent’s largest city is not a major tourist attraction. Despite this, I enjoy the city and, besides voting, also caught up with fellow runner and Pearl Jam fan, Cleide.
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A stand up paddle board and paddles balancing on Paraty beach Praia do Pontal with stand up paddlers paddling on the water in the background
Founded in 1597, Paraty (also spelt Parati) is a historic town on the Costa Verde (Green Coast) between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Once an intermediate port for gold travelling from Minas Gerais to Portugal, Paraty was neglected for much of its recent history. This neglect helped preserve Paraty’s old buildings, contributing to its current charm as a tourist destination. Continue reading
From Salvador I flew south to Rio de Janeiro for a fun mid-June week. I previously visited Rio in November although only briefly and primarily to see Pearl Jam perform. This time I came to meet friends of old, make new friends and see the famous city’s sites.
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San Diego, CA, August 21, 2009 --(PR.com
)-- SkillWho.com, a social network for sharing and finding skills and talents, announced the beta release of a national U.S. job search (http://www.skillwho.com/jobs.aspx ) section of their website. The service aggregates job listings from around the country and sorts them by city and category, making it easier for job seekers to find the exact type of work they are looking for in their local area. There are over 200 job categories and thousands of cities containing listings. Jobs range from military, to business, to creative, to technology, science, babysitting, and everything in between. SkillWho plans to improve this service in the coming weeks.
"We're excited about this new feature of our site. The past few days it's already seen a lot of activity from our membership," says SkillWho CEO, Aaron Mendes. "People are really struggling to find jobs so I hope our job search helps a few of them."
SkillWho.com's Co-Founder and CTO, Paul Kitchen says, "The service we're using for job listings is unique in that it aggregates job listings from all over the web into one place. Also, we created recommended search terms for over 200 job fields to make it easier for job searchers to find what they're looking for in their local area."


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Together, David and I try our best to cast an Alan Wake movie, before settling with a revenge flick starring a lone flare with a short fuse.
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