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PSG Turn Down Chance To Sign Cristiano Ronaldo After Being Offered Man Utd Star This Week
Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered to Paris Saint-Germain in recent days, but the French champions have no plans to sign the veteran striker this summer.
Ronaldo has informed Manchester United he wishes to leave and has not travelled with the squad for their tour of Asia and Australia.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, is attempting to find the 37-year-old a new club, but according to Le Parisien, PSG have passed up the chance to do a deal.
Chelsea have also been offered the former Real Madrid star, but Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is not thought to be keen on bringing Ronaldo to Stamford Bridge.
For 'family reasons', Ronaldo did not report for pre-season training with United last week.
At United's position, it has remained that Ronaldo is not for sale, with Erik ten Hag underlining his importance to his plans at a press conference on Monday.
Ten Hag said: "He's not with us, it's due to personal issues."
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They were a lonely band of rebels until just a few weeks ago, backing the darkest of dark horse presidential candidates. But with Republican Rep. Ron Paul’s fundraising on the rise $4.2 million raised on the internet in one day this month and his poll numbers jumping, the Texas congressman might no longer be a “who?” but a potential problem for leading Republican presidential candidates in key states such as New Hampshire.
And in California, the state where the 72-year-old doctor-politician has raised the most money, those who call themselves part of the “Ron Paul Revolution” couldn’t be happier. Paul’s backers are people such as Brad Sanford, 29, a Silicon Valley tech worker who said he never had been involved in politics or campaigns until this year.
Dorinson predicted that, like Perot’s campaign, the Ron Paul Revolution “will fizzle after the first shots are fired in January. He has no organization … it’s one thing to say to a pollster what you will do and another to actually do it.”
Gloria Nieto, a South Bay Democratic activist, said that she’s seen “so much grassroots activism going on for Ron Paul; it’s really plugged in. They feel really strongly that he’s the answer.” But she noted that “it’s interesting spectrum … anti-war to anti-choice. Who are these people?”
Some Republicans said Paul’s campaign is the antidote to the disappointments of the Bush presidency and what they call a straying from core GOP values. “The last six years of GOP rule in Washington, D.C., is something most Republicans would like to forget about,” wrote Alan Bartlett, a blogger on the popular California GOP Web site, Flashreport.org. “Unfortunately for us, the voters haven’t forgotten about it, and they threw us out of office in 2006. We have a chance to get it right again, though, by supporting Ron Paul.”
That was echoed inside the Ron Paul meetup among eager volunteers armed with “Ron Paul, Hope for America” signs. Stephanie Burns, 50, a construction manager from Sausalito who helps arrange biweekly Bay Area meetings in support of Paul, said the Texas congressman’s campaign like Democrat Howard Dean’s in 2004 has skillfully utilized the Internet to reach out to voters who might otherwise never be connected. “And ever since the $4.2 million, it has changed things,” she said. “There’s a lot more recognition by the media.”
Burns motioned around the room to some of the people the Internet has brought to Paul’s cause. “I’ve never even been interested in politics my whole life,” Brandy Alexander, 34, a UCSF researcher, told the group. But after she and her boyfriend, William Newby, 28, a computer programmer, watched Paul slam U.S. involvement in the Iraq war and expound on his views during the televised GOP debates, they were hooked. Thanks to Paul, she said, “Now, I find myself borderline obsessed with it.”
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On August 8, at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the area of College Parkway and Airport Road, calls from citizens reported a dark colored SUV had crashed, rolled over and the driver was ejected. Nevada Highway Patrol and Carson City Sheriff’s Officers responded along with Carson City Fire Department.
A 61-year-old male had been ejected and was found on the roadway. The male was transported by Care Flight. Witnesses indicated that a silver-colored SUV was seen leaving the area at the time of the crash. The silver-colored SUV is believed to be a 2011-2014 Jeep Cherokee.
If you have any information regarding this crash or witnessed the events leading up to the crash, you are encouraged to call the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Joe Trotter #T494 at 887-2020, extension #45494.
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Industrial giant GE (Fairfield, Connecticut) has unveiled plans to undertake a massive new initiative that will see the faltering company spend $3 billion over the next six years on healthcare innovation that it said will help deliver better care to more people at lower cost.
The company will commit $2 billion of financing and $1 billion in related GE technology and content to drive healthcare information technology and health in rural and underserved areas. These investments are the foundation of GE's "healthymagination" initiative, which is built, GE said, on the global commitments of reducing costs, improving quality and expanding access for millions of people.
"Healthcare is an important industry that is challenged by rising costs, inequality of access and persistent quality issues," GE Chairman/CEO Jeff Immelt, a former head of the GE Healthcare business, said. "Healthcare needs new solutions. We must innovate with smarter processes and technologies that help doctors and hospitals deliver better healthcare to more people at a lower cost."
"Healthymagination is our business strategy that seeks to help people live healthier lives, support customer success and help GE grow," he said. "We will invest in innovations that measurably improve cost, access and quality. That means lower-cost technology for more customers, products matched to specific local needs and process expertise to help customers win."
"This reflects the new opportunities we see in healthcare," Immelt said. "Our newest innovations – low-cost digital X-ray machines, portable ultrasounds, more affordable cardiac equipment – will save costs for doctors, hospitals, the government, families and businesses. This will help level the playing field in healthcare. With our technology, rural and urban areas and developing countries can have access to the best technology, affordably."
"We saw the same type of tipping point four years ago when we launched our successful environmental initiative, ecomagination," he said. "We learned that technical innovation can drive solutions and value for customers, investors, employees and the public. We will bring the same integrated approach to healthcare, focusing all of our expertise, labor and imagination on its success."
GE Healthcare President/CEO John Dineen added: "This is the right time to reposition our healthcare business, given the changes and challenges in the industry. Our customers are looking for productivity and solutions. We will focus on the products, the process excellence and the partnerships that broaden access to healthcare and reduce its cost."
Under the healthymagination initiative, GE intends by 2015 to:
– Invest $3 billion in research and development to launch at least 100 innovations that lower cost, increase access and improve quality by 15%. The company said it also will apply its "expertise in services and its suite of performance improvement tools for impact in these areas."
– Work with partners to focus innovations on four critical needs to start: accelerating healthcare information technology; target high-tech products to more affordable price points; broaden access to the underserved; and support consumer-driven health.
– Expand its employee health efforts by creating new wellness and healthy worksite programs while keeping cost increases below the rate of inflation.
– Drive new value for GE shareholders by increase the "value gap" between its health spending and earnings.
– Engage and report on its progress. GE said it will engage experts and leaders on policy and programs and create a GE Health Advisory Board, which will include former U.S. Sens. Tom Daschle and Bill Frist and other global healthcare leaders.
Daschle, who will serve on GE's healthymagination advisory board, said, "We can only find real solutions in health care when business, government and their partners work together. The commitments GE made today on access, cost, and quality are a great start toward demonstrating their leadership in this debate. I look forward to working with them."
Healthymagination will draw on capabilities from across GE, including GE Healthcare, GE Capital, GE Water, NBC Universal and the GE Global Research Center as well as the GE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GE.
The initiative might well be called the "15 Mantra." In addition to committing to more than dubling its R&D spending on healthymagination products, totaling $3 billion by 2015, a 15% target is mentioned frequently:
– Reduce by 15% the cost of procedures and processes with GE technologies and services.
– Increase by 15% people's access to services and technologies essential for health, reaching 100 million more people every year.
– Improve quality and efficiency by 15% for customers through simplifying and refining health care procedures and standards of care.
In addition to the $3 billion spend by GE Healthcare, GE Capital will provide $2 billion in financing for advancing healthcare IT and several GE businesses will spend $1 billion over the next five years for partnerships, media content and services related to healthymagination.
Oxford Analytica (Oxford, UK), an independent research and consultancy firm, is reviewing GE commitments in products and services innovations to determine if they meet healthymagination standards. To date, Oxford Analytica has qualified seven GE products that yield 15% improvement in cost, access and quality, with 20 more in the pipeline. GE's goal is to qualify 100 healthymagination innovations by 2015.
GE said it will work with partners to address four critical healthcare needs to start:
1) Target technology toward lower-cost outcomes – to reduce the impact of technology on costs, GE is broadening the way it develops new products.
The company will launch 50 low-cost products that offer powerful technology capabilities with simple operation and application targeted to achieve 15% lower cost, on average. These "only what is needed" products will be tailored to areas where access to healthcare technology is limited.
GE's Performance Solutions service business has set a target of $1 billion in reduced cost for customers over the next five years to help hospitals become more efficient through process redesign.
2) Make health IT faster and more productive. GE will seek to increase the use and capability of electronic medical record (EMR) technology and other information technology that speed communications, limit variation and control costs.
Two new initiatives include:
• GE, Intermountain Healthcare (Denver) and the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota) have developed physician decision support through IT in the form of evidence-based care and today said they will launch it commercially in 2010. This system provides access to the highest standards of care, anywhere.
• GE Capital will provide $2 billion in financing to help health providers in rural and underserved areas get access to more innovation that improves health and reduces the cost of care. GE will focus financing to assist in the adoption of EMRs and health information exchanges (HIEs).
The company said about half of those practicing medicine in the U.S. do not have access to these technologies. GE's financing will help healthcare systems adopt EMR and HIE before 2011 in time to qualify for federal financial incentives. By accelerating EMR and HIE adoption, GE expects to help remove $28 billion in cost from the health system while improving access to better and more affordable care.


Former England captain John Terry has rejected a contract offer from Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow.
The 37-year-old centre-back is a free agent after leaving Championship club Aston Villa when his deal with them expired earlier this summer.
"Spartak are an ambitious club and I have been very impressed with their professionalism," Terry said.
"But after assessing this move with my family, we've decided this is not the right move for ourselves at this time."
Writing on Instagram, the former Chelsea skipper added: "I would like to take the opportunity to thank Spartak and wish them and their supporters well for the rest of the season."
Terry featured 36 times during his season with Villa, who were beaten in the Championship play-off final by Fulham in May.
He previously made more than 700 appearances for Chelsea, helping them win numerous trophies, including five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and the 2012 Champions League.
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The AFL National under 18 Championships concluded at Kardinia Park yesterday with Vic Country the eventual champions despite losing their final game.
Vic Country entered the last game of the championships against South Australia undefeated and would've had to lose by a significant margin to surrender the national Division One title.
In a close hard-fought game the youngsters from country Victoria lost by four points, 8.7 (55) to 7.9 (51), but still took overall honours.
It was the first time Vic Country had won the national championships since 2003.
Gippsland half-back Dyson Heppell was named best afield for Vic Country and claimed the Division One most valuable player award for his side.
Western Australia's Harley Bennell took the overall individual honours, awarded the Larke Medal for the best Division One player at the 2010 national under 18 championships.
2009 Vic Country representative and third overall AFL draft pick Dustin Martin was at the championships yesterday and says he benefited greatly from last year's competition.
"It helped a lot playing against the best young footballers in the country at that time, it was a really good experience, playing hard footy," he says.
As one of the best young players in the country last year, Martin was under pressure to perform in the 2009 championships but he didn't feel the pressure.
"I didn't think there was a lot of pressure, you just go out there and try and do your bit for the team and the rest took care of itself."
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Update: If you’re looking for the Ultimate Monstera soil mix recipe, we’ve got you covered!
Thanks to its unique appearance and low-maintenance requirements, the Monstera Deliciosa has become a trendy houseplant in recent years. It is an excellent choice for both novice and seasoned plant enthusiasts and can be cultivated in a variety of soil types. In this article, we will delve into the best soil for Monstera Deliciosa and how to properly care for this stunning plant.
Understanding the Importance of Soil for Monstera Deliciosa
The Monstera Deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a beloved houseplant that boasts large, glossy leaves and a unique appearance. However, to ensure that this plant flourishes, it is crucial to comprehend the significance of soil.
The soil you select for your Monstera Deliciosa can have a profound impact on its growth and overall well-being. This is because the soil provides the plant with vital nutrients, water, and oxygen. Without the appropriate soil, your Monstera may struggle to grow and may even become vulnerable to disease.
When selecting soil for your Monstera, one of the most critical factors to consider is drainage. This plant prefers soil that is well-draining, meaning that it allows excess water to flow through easily. This is because Monstera Deliciosa is susceptible to root rot, which can occur when the soil is too wet for too long. To prevent this, it is important to choose a soil that allows water to drain away from the roots.
Another crucial factor to consider is the nutrient content of the soil. Monstera Deliciosa requires a soil that is rich in nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These nutrients are essential for the plant’s growth and development, and can be found in high-quality potting soils or in soil mixes that are specifically formulated for Monstera Deliciosa.
Lastly, it is important to take into account the pH level of the soil. Monstera Deliciosa prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. This can be achieved by adding organic matter, such as compost or peat moss, to the soil.
Selecting the appropriate soil for your Monstera Deliciosa is crucial for its growth and overall health. By comprehending the significance of soil drainage, nutrient content, and pH level, you can ensure that your plant thrives and remains healthy for years to come.
Factors to Consider When Monstera Soil
When it comes to the growth of Monstera Deliciosa, the soil you choose is of utmost importance. The health and growth of the plant depend on it. But how do you choose the right soil? Here are some factors to consider:
1. Drainage: The soil you choose should be well-draining. This means that excess water should be able to flow out easily. If the soil is too compact or heavy, it can lead to waterlogging and root rot. So, make sure the soil is not too heavy.
2. Nutrient Content: Monstera Deliciosa requires a nutrient-rich soil to thrive. The soil should contain a balanced mix of organic matter, such as compost or peat moss, and inorganic matter, such as perlite or vermiculite. This will ensure that the plant gets all the nutrients it needs to grow.
3. pH Level: The pH level of the soil is also important. Monstera Deliciosa prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5. If the soil is too acidic or alkaline, it can affect the plant’s ability to absorb nutrients. So, make sure the pH level is just right.
4. Texture: The texture of the soil is also crucial. Monstera Deliciosa prefers soil with a loose, crumbly texture that allows for good aeration and root growth. If the soil is too sandy or too clayey, it can affect water retention and drainage. So, make sure the texture is just right.
5. Moisture Retention: The soil you choose should be able to retain moisture without becoming waterlogged. This means that it should be able to hold enough water to keep the plant hydrated, but not so much that it leads to root rot. So, make sure the soil can retain moisture just right.
The soil should be well-draining, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, have a loose texture, and retain moisture without becoming waterlogged. By considering these factors, you can ensure that your Monstera Deliciosa has the best possible growing conditions and thrives in your care.
Best Soil Types for Monstera Deliciosa
The Monstera Deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a beloved houseplant that is adored for its unique appearance and large, glossy leaves. To ensure that your Monstera thrives, it is crucial to select the appropriate soil type. Here are some of the soil characteristics that Monstera Deliciosa needs:
1. Well-Draining Soil: Monstera Deliciosa prefers soil that is well-draining, which means that it allows excess water to drain away from the roots. This helps to prevent root rot and other issues that can arise from overwatering. A good soil mix for Monstera Deliciosa should contain a combination of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. This combination of materials will provide the plant with the necessary nutrients and drainage it needs to flourish.
2. Organic Soil: Monstera Deliciosa thrives in soil that is rich in organic matter. This can be achieved by adding compost or other organic materials to the soil mix. Organic soil helps to provide the plant with the nutrients it needs to grow and thrive. By incorporating organic matter into the soil, you can ensure that your Monstera is receiving the necessary nutrients to flourish.
3. pH-Neutral Soil: Monstera Deliciosa prefers soil that is pH-neutral, which means that it has a pH level of around 7.0. This helps to ensure that the plant can absorb nutrients from the soil effectively. If the soil is too acidic or alkaline, it can affect the plant’s growth and health. By selecting a pH-neutral soil, you can ensure that your Monstera is receiving the necessary nutrients to thrive.
4. Lightweight Soil: Monstera Deliciosa is a heavy plant, so it is important to choose a soil mix that is lightweight. This will make it easier to move the plant around and prevent it from becoming too heavy for its pot. A good soil mix for Monstera Deliciosa should be light and airy, allowing for good drainage and air circulation. By selecting a lightweight soil mix, you can ensure that your Monstera is receiving the necessary nutrients and drainage it needs to flourish.
The best soil types for Monstera Deliciosa are well-draining, organic, pH-neutral, and lightweight. By selecting the appropriate soil mix, you can help your Monstera thrive and grow into a beautiful, healthy plant.
How to Prepare Soil for Monstera Deliciosa
To ensure that your Monstera thrives, it is crucial to prepare the right soil for it. Here are some tips on how to prepare soil for Monstera Deliciosa:
1. Choose the Right Soil Mix: Monstera Deliciosa prefers soil that is well-draining and rich in organic matter. You can either purchase a pre-made potting mix that is specifically designed for tropical plants or make your own by mixing equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. The choice is yours!
2. Add Compost: Adding compost to your soil mix will provide your Monstera with the necessary nutrients it needs to grow. You can either purchase compost or make your own by composting kitchen scraps and yard waste. It’s up to you to decide which option works best for you.
3. Use a Container with Drainage Holes: Monstera Deliciosa does not like to sit in water, so it is important to use a container with drainage holes to allow excess water to escape. This will prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged and causing root rot. Don’t forget this crucial step!
4. Water the Soil Before Planting: Before planting your Monstera, water the soil thoroughly to ensure that it is evenly moist. This will help the plant establish its roots and prevent it from drying out. It’s important to give your Monstera a good start!
5. Fertilize Regularly: Monstera Deliciosa is a heavy feeder and requires regular fertilization to thrive. You can use a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season to provide your plant with the necessary nutrients. Keep your Monstera happy and healthy with regular fertilization!
By following these tips, you can prepare the perfect soil for your Monstera Deliciosa and ensure that it grows healthy and strong. Don’t forget to give your Monstera the love and care it deserves!
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Soil for Monstera Deliciosa
To keep this plant healthy and thriving, it is crucial to maintain healthy soil. Here are some tips to help you achieve this:
1. Choose the Right Soil: Monstera Deliciosa prefers well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. A good soil mix for Monstera should contain a combination of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. Additionally, you can add some compost or worm castings to the soil mix to provide additional nutrients.
2. Water Properly: Overwatering can lead to root rot and other soil-borne diseases, which can be detrimental to your Monstera. Therefore, it is important to water your Monstera only when the top inch of soil is dry. Make sure to water thoroughly, but avoid letting the soil become waterlogged.
3. Fertilize Regularly: Monstera Deliciosa is a heavy feeder and requires regular fertilization to maintain healthy growth. You can use a balanced fertilizer that is high in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Fertilize your Monstera every two weeks during the growing season and reduce the frequency during the winter months.
4. Monitor for Pests: Soil-borne pests such as fungus gnats and root mealybugs can be a problem for Monstera Deliciosa. To prevent infestations, make sure to keep the soil surface clean and free of debris. You can also use a natural insecticide such as neem oil to control pests.
5. Repot When Necessary: Monstera Deliciosa grows quickly and may outgrow its pot within a year or two. When this happens, it is important to repot your Monstera into a larger container with fresh soil. This will provide your plant with the space and nutrients it needs to continue growing healthy and strong.
By following these tips, you can maintain healthy soil for your Monstera Deliciosa and ensure that it thrives in your home. With proper care, your Monstera will continue to grow and provide you with its unique beauty for years to come.
Conclusion: Choosing the Right Monstera Soil
The selection of the appropriate soil for your Monstera Deliciosa is a critical factor that can significantly impact its growth and overall health. The soil should be well-draining, nutrient-rich, and adequately aerated. A concoction of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite is a highly recommended option for Monstera Deliciosa as it provides the necessary nutrients and drainage while also allowing for proper aeration.
It is noteworthy that Monstera Deliciosa is a tropical plant that thrives in humid environments. Therefore, it is highly recommended to incorporate sphagnum moss into the soil mix to help retain moisture and create a humid environment for the plant.
It is imperative to always opt for high-quality soil and steer clear of using garden soil or soil from unknown sources as they may contain harmful pathogens or pests that can pose a threat to your Monstera Deliciosa.
By meticulously selecting the right soil for your Monstera Deliciosa, you can ensure that it grows healthy and robust, providing you with a breathtaking foliage and an exquisite addition to your indoor garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of soil works best for Monstera?
Monstera plants prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. A good mix for monstera would be a combination of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. This will provide the plant with the necessary nutrients and drainage it needs to thrive.
Can I use regular potting soil for my Monstera?
While regular potting soil can be used for monstera, it is not the best option. Regular potting soil can become compacted and retain too much moisture, which can lead to root rot. It is best to use a well-draining soil mix specifically designed for tropical plants like monstera.
Do I need to add fertilizer to the soil?
Monstera plants benefit from regular fertilization during the growing season. You can add a slow-release fertilizer to the soil mix or use a liquid fertilizer every two weeks. Be sure to follow the instructions on the fertilizer package and avoid over-fertilizing, as this can damage the plant.
How often should I water my Monstera?
Monstera plants prefer to be kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water your monstera when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. The frequency of watering will depend on the temperature, humidity, and light conditions in your home. In general, you can expect to water your monstera once a week during the growing season and less frequently in the winter.
Can I use a soilless mix for my monstera?
While soilless mixes like leca, coco coir or sphagnum moss can be used for monstera, they may not provide the necessary nutrients and drainage that the plant needs. If you choose to use a soilless mix, be sure to add perlite or vermiculite to improve drainage and consider fertilizing more frequently to provide the plant with the necessary nutrients.

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Parking informationNo car park - access on foot via Mill Lane, Byfleet
Includes wheelchair accessible paved paths
When to visit
Opening timesOpen at all times
Best time to visitApril to September
About the reserve
A restored farmland on the banks of the River Wey, Manor Farm has an interesting and diverse history.
The site has links with the Black Prince, who owned the nearby Manor, from which the reserve takes its name. During the 1600’s Manor Farm was part of an enclosed deer park.
The wet meadows towards the River Wey were ploughed following WWII as part of the “Dig for Victory” campaign and a gun tower was constructed on the site in preparation for possible invasion.
After the war, the site was used as a market garden until 2006 -growing salad crops including beetroot, carrot, leeks, lettuce and parsley, which often went for sale at Covent Garden.
The Trust acquired Manor Farm in 2009 and began the process of restoring the site to a natural state, bringing wildlife back to the area.
The site now consists of areas of wet meadow, improved grassland and a series of hedges, which attract species such as skylarks, pied wagtails, barn owls, linnets and roe deer. The dotted fan foot moth - thought to be locally extinct in Surrey - has also been found on the reserve.
The network of hedgerows create important natural corridors across the site, as well as providing food and shelter for insects, invertebrates, birds and small mammals.
An old pump house next to the Wey has been turned in to a bird hide. to access the hide, please call the Trust on 01483 795440.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — **Andrew Hawkins' path to professional football was a long and winding one. And the Browns veteran wide receiver -- who once worked at a wind turbine factory and as a caddy at a country club after starring with the Toledo Rockets -- has realized what a kind of impact he could have off the field as well as on.
"Being an NFL player has been a dream come true and before I got to this point I prayed and prayed and prayed on it," Hawkins said. "So to be able to accomplish this dream, there's a responsibility involved."
On Tuesday morning, Hawkins made good on that approach and spoke at the City of Cleveland's inaugural Cleveland Says 'No More' Breakfast as part of October's Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy awareness month.
"It's such an important part of society, giving back and these are situations that need our attention, they need awareness and there's people out there that need our protection," Hawkins said. "And I think it's our responsibility to do so to raise awareness. It's an important issue that influences every part of society, every walk of life but it's not right. Where the gap is we've got to do our best to help bridge it."
Hawkins spoke to a room filled with police officers — including keynote speaker and Cleveland chief of police Calvin Williams — and others on the front lines of combating domestic violence and its ramifications across Northeast Ohio.
"The people in that room are the ones on the ground. There's not much glory in it and what it's about is the people in need. And they devote their time and energy and everything they do is for others. They're so important to this," Hawkins said.
Hawkins, who's in his sixth season and second with the Browns, is aware of the sway he has as a professional athlete. But his speech was about those in the audience who encounter the realities of domestic violence on a daily basis.
"I can raise awareness because I have a name, because I'm part of the Cleveland Browns, but those are the ones on the ground floor," he said, "and what I spoke about was basically showing them how much they mean to us and thanking them for their service because it's so important."
Tuesday morning's event marks the second straight year the Browns have been involved with the city's efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence.
"It starts with Dee and Jimmy Haslam, who are incredible. They're showing that it's not just about football games, it's not just about tickets," Hawkins said. "It's about getting in the community and making a difference. I've been with the Browns three years and Dee and Jimmy have been incredible this entire time on topics like this and even more."
And Hawkins, who is in his sixth year in the league, will continue to use his platform for good.
"Most of the things I talk about, most of the things I'm involved with are trying to give back to the people who don't have a voice, try to be a voice for the voiceless," he said. "And if you're not doing that, for me, it's all for not."

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|Specialty||Piano, chamber ensembles, symphony, voice, chorus|
|Born||May 7, 1833|
|Died||Apr. 3, 1897|
Johannes Brahms was a German pianist and composer. He spent most of his professional life in Vienna, Austria, where he led a musical scene. He composed for chamber ensembles, piano, symphony orchestra and for chorus and voice. He premiered several of his works and he even worked closely with some great musicians of his time, including Clara Schumann, who was also a pianist.
Johannes is considered one of the 19th century’s great composers and a leading musician of the Romantic era. He was born on May 7, 1833, in Hamburg, Germany. Music was introduced to his life when he was still young. He started playing guitar at the age of seven and by the time he was a teenager, he was already a good musician.
He utilized his talents to make a living by playing in brothels, local inns, and at the city’s docks. He was introduced to German composer and music critic, Robert Schumann, in 1853. They became great friends and Schumann even praised Brahms s being a genius.
Brahms made a visit to Vienna for the first time in the early 1860s and in 1863, he was named as a director of Singakadenie, which was a choral group. In this group, he concentrated on modern and historical a cappella works. By the early 1870s, Brahms was the principle conductor of the Society of the Friends of Music.
In addition, he directed the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for three seasons. Following the death of his mother in 1868, he completed a German Requiem, which was a composition that was based on Biblical texts and it is often seen as the most vital pieces of choral music to be created in the 19th century.
The multifaceted pieces bring together some mixed chorus, a complete orchestra, and solo voices. Brahms’ contributions covered some light ground as well. His compositions from this very period included two volumes of Hungarian Dances and waltzes for piano duet.
Johannes Brahms never married. He had a string of relationships after he failed to marry the wife of a friend, Clara Schumann. He had an affair in 1858 with Agathe Von Siebold and for unknown reasons, withdrew from it. It is not understood if Brahms fell in love but in one instance, he denied a woman some piano lessons because he was attracted to her.
Brahms remained in Vienna all his life. He travelled a lot in Europe especially during summer doing concerts. During the performances, he performed solely his own material. His work included Violin Sonata in D Minor, Bouble Concerto in A minor, and Piano Trio No. 3. Furthermore, he completed String Quintet in F major and also String Quintet in G Major.
In the final decade of his life, he wrote a number of chamber music pieces and he also teamed up with Richard Muhfeld for some songs for the cello and piano, Clarinet Trio, and Clarinet Quintet.
His commitment to his craft actually showed that he was a great perfectionist even though some people considered him as an innovator and a traditionalist. Brahm destroyed some of his finished pieces that he saw to be not good enough, including 20 string quartets.
In 1890, Brahams said that he was giving up composing, but before he knew it, he was back at it again. In his last year, he finished Vier Ernste Gesande, which drew on the work from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. This was a very revealing peace for Brahms which he damned what was found on this earth and embraced death as a relief from this material world that has a lot of pain as well as suffering.
Death and Legacy
Jonannes Brahm constantly had death on his mind during his last years. In May of 1896, his good friend died after years of suffering from illnesses. At around this period, Brahms’ own health started deteriorating. His doctors discovered that he had a liver problem.
He gave his last and stunning performance in March of 1897 and died one month later on April 3, 1897. It was later found that his death was caused by cancer. At the time of his death, he was 63 years. He was buried in Zentralfriedhof, Vienna.

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text: While I've seen some really fancy office designs (ones including huge flat screens, giant slides, and fancy furniture), I found myself really attracted to the offices at Etsy.com. Their designers have fine taste (and a nice budget), to design their environment. I'd love to design something like this... but I couldn't imagine how much it'd actually cost! I know that redoing our carpet floors with an epoxy finish would cost over 30k alone. Boy, I'd love to get my hands on those lamps(pictured right). They are soooooo friggen cool.

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37" Rolling Evil Eye Cane Sword With Skeletal Hand Handle. In the 18th century the cane replaced the sword as an essential part of a gentleman's attire. While the cane was used as a walking stick it could also be used as a sword, or contain hidden compartments for alcohol or a firearm. The great men of the last two centuries have carried canes, from Sherlock Holmes, to Gregory House and of course Scrooge McDuck. Every Gentleman Requires a Cane. This cane is not a substitute for a medical walking device. The cane shaft has been constructed from steel with a black glossy finish. Hidden inside of the black metal shaft is a 12” hidden blade made of stainless steel, which can be accessed by unscrewing the handle. The bottom of the cane features a tough rubber gripper. The head of the cane has been constructed from steel with Rolling Evil Eye With Skeletal Hand Handle. Cane Overall Length: 37" Blade Length: 12" Handle Length: 4" Handle Width: 2" Cane Shaft Material: Steel Cane Head Material: Steel
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Aniston: Housewife's panic
June 06, 2005
(BANG) - Eva Longoria is panicking about bumping into Jennifer Aniston.
Eva's fears come after she jokingly donned a T-shirt donning the slogan 'I'll have your baby Brad' - a reference to Jen's ex, Brad Pitt.
The 'Desperate Housewives' star told Britain's Elle magazine: "I had no idea it would cause a fuss like that.
"I bought it because I thought it was funny.
"Now I'm terrified I'm going to bump into Jennifer Aniston and she's going to think I did it for real. That's so embarrassing. I love Jennifer."
Meanwhile, the Latin lovely has confessed she loves wearing high heels so much - she exercises in them.
The sexy actress, who plays raunchy Gabrielle Solis in the hit show, admitted she has a fetish for fancy footwear.
She said: "I'm very over the top in that way.
"I only ever wear high heels, and they have to be over four inches. I even do aerobics in stilettos, they are so part of me."
&EngCP; BANG Media International

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Under the new law those who receive a recommendation from a neurologist and subsequently receive a registration card from the state’s Department of Public Health will be authorized to possess and use up to 32 ounces of cannabidiol. Cannabidiol, commonly referred to simply as CBD, is a nonpsychoactive compound found in cannabis.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announced today on the public television program Iowa Press that he will sign Senate File 2360 into law next week, a proposal which legalizes the cannabis compound cannabidiol for those with epilepsy.
Under the proposed law, individuals who receive a recommendation from a neurologist and a registration card from Iowa’s Department of Public Health would be authorized to possess and use up to 32 ounces of cannabidiol.
If approved into law, Senate File 2360 would legalize low-THC cannabis extracts for those who receive a recommendation from a neurologist. Although smokable cannabis would remain illegal even for medical purposes, other methods of consumption – such as tinctures, oils and teas – would be authorized.
Iowa’s Senate, with a vote of 36 to 12, has approved Senate File 2360, a measure to legalize the cannabis compound cannabidiol for medical purposes.
Under the proposed law, which now heads to the state’s House of Representatives, cannabidiol will be legal for those who receive a recommendation from a neurologist. Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis that, like the plant itself, has vast medical value. The measure authorizes the use of cannabidiol in non-smoking form such as oil and tincture.


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IPL Loses Its Title Sponsor After Five Years, But Company Says It Will Continue In Sports
India's largest realty firm DLF has decided to end its five-year association with cricket's Indian Premier League as the title sponsor "and did not renew its contract that was due by last month," according to the PTI. The company said that it will "promote other sports and is currently exploring" various platforms for association. DLF Group Exec Dir Rajeev Talwar said, "We have just stepped off the IPL. Sponsoring IPL over the last five years was a strategic decision wherein we wanted to establish our brand presence across India as the leading real estate player." Talwar added that throughout the duration of the deal the company has spent Rs 250 crore ($44.9M) on the IPL. Talwar said, however, that DLF "will continue to be very active in promoting sports and encouraging healthy living." When asked if the company has chosen any other sports to pursue, he said that the firm is "assessing what kind of game is emerging in areas where the company has business operations." Talwar: "We are not for any franchise and we will not own any team." In regard to spending on other sports, Talwar said, "There is no limit and we have not earmarked anything, but it will be less than Rs 50 crore ($9M) a year that we spent in IPL" (PTI, 8/28).

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Apples are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world, known for their crisp texture and sweet or tart flavors. Here are some key points about apples:
Botanical Name: Apples belong to the genus Malus, and the most commonly cultivated species is Malus domestica. There are many varieties of apples, each with its own unique flavor, texture, and appearance.
Origin and Cultivation: Apples are believed to have originated in the region of present-day Kazakhstan in Central Asia. They have been cultivated for thousands of years and are now grown in many countries around the world.

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Field application of passive SBSE for the monitoring of pesticides in surface waters
Application terrain de la passive SBSE pour le suivi de pesticides dans les eaux de surface
Assoumani, A. ; Coquery, M. ; Liger, L. ; Mazzella, N. ; Margoum, C.
Type de document
Article de revue scientifique à comité de lecture
Affiliation de l'auteur
IRSTEA LYON UR MALY FRA ; IRSTEA LYON UR MALY FRA ; IRSTEA LYON UR MALY FRA ; IRSTEA BORDEAUX UR EABX FRA ; IRSTEA LYON UR MALY FRA
Résumé / Abstract
Spot sampling lacks representativeness for monitoring organic contaminants in most surface waters. Passive sampling has emerged as a cost-effective complementary sampling technique. We recently developed passive stir bar sorptive extraction (passive SBSE), with Twister from Gerstel, for monitoring moderately hydrophilic to hydrophobic pesticides (2.18 < log Kow < 5.11) in surface water. The aim of the present study was to assess this new passive sampler for the determination of representative average concentrations and to evaluate the contamination levels of two French rivers. Passive SBSE was evaluated for the monitoring of 16 pesticides in two rivers located in a small vineyard watershed during two one-month field campaigns in spring 2010 and spring 2011. Passive SBSE was applied for periods of one or two weeks during the field campaigns, and compared with spot sampling and weekly average automated sampling. Results showed that passive SBSE could achieve better time-representativeness than spot sampling, and lower limits of quantification than automated sampling coupled to analytical SBSE for the pesticides studied. Finally, passive SBSE proved useful for revealing spatial and temporal variations in pesticide contamination of both rivers, and the impact of rainfall and runoff on the river water quality.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, vol. 22, num. 6, p. 3997 - 4008


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COVID19 persistent symptomatology: an investigation of the metabolomic and proteomic underpinning
Healthcare workers (HCW) have been the most exposed group to the COVID19 virus. It is of utmost importance to better understand the consequence of infection and its aftereffects on their health, as it may impact their ability to dispense healthcare (see an opinion from NIH director: ). The symptomatology associated with COVID19 disease varies significantly. The proportion of patients with prolonged symptoms ranges from 10% to more than 50%, but definitive figures remain uncertain while the symptoms’ duration has yet to be defined. To date, no solid lead can explain why some symptoms persist in a specific population and who is at risk of long-COVID. With the worldwide number of infections surpassing 125M patients, the proportion of patients living with COVID19 aftereffects represents a substantial group of individuals. We aim to unravel the biological conditions leading to the occurrence of the post-COVID19 syndrome and uncover potential metabolomic and proteomic biomarkers associated with its presence and severity, and those that predict its persistence and development. We need to gain a better understanding of these aftereffects that affect a sizeable proportion of COVID19-infected individuals. The majority of our HCW cohort will be vaccinated before the conclusion of this project, allowing us to ascertain if vaccination attenuates or exacerbates the observed symptomatology. Additionally, we expect within six months to compare our results with those obtained from cohorts infected with specific SARS-CoV-2 variants. After our project, we will have identified the molecular underpinnings of post-COVID19 symptomatology and their related biomarkers.


The crane has a 84 t lifting capacity and will allow the port's customers to further use its 24-hour deepwater facility.
Ports & terminals
Shoreham Port has bid farewell to Stuart Nicholls, who has been a member of the port’s board for the last six years.
The Lucky Bay project, a terminal for grain storage and export, is located on the Eyre peninsula in South Australia.
More Ports & terminals news
The STORMAJOR® comes in three types, each designed for receiving, loading and stockpiling specific dry bulk materials.
Shoreham Port has appointed its first Port Director of Infrastructure and Climate Change, as well as a new Director of Engineering.
The Port of Rotterdam has put into operation a new Internet of Things platform which is to further improve safety and efficiency.


"Ang kalaban ko yung mga kandidato ng Liberal [Party]," Cojuangco
stressed in a press conference after he
administered the oath Zambales Rep.
Cojuangco was responding on media's question regarding how difficult it is to go against the senatorial slate of his nephew and only son of his elder sister, the late President Corazon C. Aquino.
, who was recently named as secretary general of PDP-Laban
which is headed by Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, maintained that he
is on good terms with his
nephew despite rumors saying the other way around.
"Wala kaming problema (We don't have a problem).
In that aspect, we don't have a problem," Cojuangco
said when asked about the rumors.
"Nananaginip yung mga nagsasalita ng ganoon," he
added. ("Those who are spreading the rumors are hallucinating.")
does not see any problem of being affiliated with another party.
said that he
has not talked to the President since he
was appointed as secretary general of PDP-Laban
He last saw the President during a wake of a relative, he said.
"I don't see any problem in it.
knows… Hindi lang naman Liberal ang nagkampanya para kay President Noynoy (It's not only the Liberal Party who campaigned for President Noynoy)," said Cojuangco
, believed the political force behind the "Noy-Bi" tandem in the May 2010 presidential elections.
Cojuangco managed Laban, the political party formed by Cory's husband, the late Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. for the 1978 Interim Batasang Pambansa regional elections when the latter was in exile in the United States.
is expected to attend the scheduled top leaders' meeting of UNA
on Tuesday, April 24, where the newly formed coalition will tackle its general direction and plans for next year's polls, according to Pimentel.
Asked if Cojuangco
has been involved in UNA
, Pimentel said, "I don't think so but he will be, so future tense, he will be.
In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News
had enough of criticisms President-elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III's advisors are leveling against him and the rest of the Cojuangco clan.
"Masama ang loob ko dahil imbes na gumawa sila ng tama, na magtulong-tulong ang lahat para makita ang problema ng ating mga kababayan na mahihirap, huwag na silang maghangad na maisolo ang administrasyon," said Cojuangco
Cojuangco's wife, socialite Margarita "Ting Ting" Cojuangco, is president of the Public Safety College under the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
added these critics resurrected the term "Kamaganak, Inc.
so that the president-elect would not listen to him.
"Ang dapat nating pagbawalan, yung mga taong maski anong administrasyon ay nandun sila.
Kung sila'y nanggaling sa isang administrasyon na naitabi na ng tao, dapat tumabi na rin sila," said Cojuangco
, however, refused to say that the Hyatt 10 members are the ones criticizing him.


White van man rams police officer's car
The driver of a white Ford Transit van rammed an off-duty police officer's car during a chase on a busy road.
The incident happened between 1pm and 2pm on Sunday, April 17 on London Road, Hemel Hempstead.
An off-duty police officer tried to stop the driver of the van after witnessing a domestic dispute between a man and a woman.
During the pursuit the van driver, who was heading towards Kings Langley, rammed into the front of the off-duty officer’s silver Vauxhall Tigra before also reversing into the vehicle.
PC Sarah-Ann Feeney, investigating, said: “This incident happened on a Sunday afternoon along a busy road and I’m sure there are people who witnessed the collision who may have not yet contacted police.
“I am appealing for anyone who saw what happened or anyone with information that could help the investigation to get in touch by calling me via the non-emergency number 101 and quote crime reference number D1/16/2754.”
> Anthony McLaughlin, aged 26, of Baldwins Lane, Watford, has been charged with assault, dangerous driving and criminal damage.
He has been remanded and is due to appear at court on May 16.


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Traveler pickup is offered
SHARED TRANSPORT FROM QUITO - TENA - MISAHUALLI
We need to know the address and name Hotel for organize the pick up in Quito City, Tena City or Misahualli Town.
Departure every day FROM QUITO CITY:
Time Departure From Quito: 4:00 - 5:00 AM (Depends the Hotel Location)
TIme Departure FROM TENA CITY: 9:00 AM
Time Departure FROM PUERTO MISAHUALLI: 9:40 AM
SECOND DAY: TOUR FINISH IN TENA CITY (Bus Station): From here you can continue to the south of Ecuador like Baños de Agua Santa or come back to Quito city.
CONTACT US: for coordinate the time pick up, depending your location. We offer a special price for private touristic transport from Quito or other cities.Airports
- Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito Ecuador
- Puerto Misahuallí
- Puerto Napo
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.
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Entrepreneur Joel Edwards is Fit to Succeed
Seeking like-minded gym partners? He has an app for that!
Sandra Larson | 5/4/2016, 2:18 p.m.
It’s a common story. You sign up for a gym membership — as a New Year’s resolution, after a nervous look ahead to swimsuit season, maybe on your spouse’s hint to shed a few pounds — and then rarely make an appearance.
Industry data from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association indicates that while 52.9 million Americans were health club members in 2015, less than half were “core users” averaging twice-weekly visits, and a mere 13.5 percent used personal trainers. The personal finance site CreditDonkey says 80 percent of January gym joiners quit within five months.
“Gyms don’t keep people. They’re just not good at it,” says Joel Edwards, founder and CEO of Boston-based Fittus. “I’ve quit gym memberships myself — it’s hard to stay motivated.”
To tackle the problem, the 32-year-old Dorchester native created the Fittus mobile application to connect gym members and link personal trainers with clients.
Edwards was part of Smarter in the City’s 2015 entrepreneur cohort. The Roxbury-based early-stage incubator provides promising startups with a five-month program of expert mentoring, a stipend and office space, and plenty of opportunities to network and pitch their ideas.
During their time at SiTC, Edwards and partner Jefferson Meyer, now Fittus’ chief of sales, simplified their app design to make it easier to build. One critical decision was whether to hire an internal software developer or contract out. They opted for the latter, and found a Hungarian firm to develop a prototype.
With the prototype nearly ready to submit to Apple and some funding in hand from Suffolk and private investors, Edwards talked with Banner Biz recently about his startup path.
The idea phase
The light bulb moment came in 2013, while Edwards was pursuing an entrepreneurship degree at Suffolk University.
“I knew I wanted to start a business,” he says. “I was at the gym one day, and someone offered me assistance, and I thought, ‘Wouldn’t that be cool, to have that every time I went?’” It sparked an idea. He mentioned it to a professor. The professor happened to know a gym owner, and the Fittus wheels were rolling.
Over the next year, while working his day job managing a UPS store, Edwards tinkered with the idea. He surveyed gym members and gym owners. “I asked, ‘When do you come? What do you like to do?’ And then, ‘Would you do it more often if your friends were here?’ They said, ‘You know, I probably would.’ So there’s a cry for networking, making the gym a warmer environment,” he says. “On the flipside, I heard owners and trainers say they’re having a hard time connecting with people.”
Edwards is the first in his family to venture into a business startup.
“I know in the black community, entrepreneurship was really huge in the past, but not in my family per se, ” he says. “So the milestones I’ll talk about may seem like a big deal to me, but my family will ask, ‘Are you rich yet?’ This is the first time someone’s jumped off this ledge.”


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Transdev is looking for quality individuals to join our professional driving team in providing first class transit services in to Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, and Carver Residents. We operate under the SouthWest Transit banner and take pride in the national transit awards we've earned.
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Lexus LC500 V8 review – A GT that feels as special and as exotic as it looks
Don’t write the LC500 off as just a blunt and comfortable cruiser, it’s as playful and as sharp as you need it to be
In real life, even more so than in pictures, the Lexus LC500 looks so otherworldly, yet elegant. With a grille like Predator’s mouth, a square footprint, smooth and high flanks, thin and sharp lights, and a low roofline, it’s more distinctive and exotic than almost anything you’ll find rolling out of European factories. With a gloriously unconventional drivetrain, for a modern car anyway, and almost unrivalled build quality it looks significantly undervalued at £76,595, too. But there are some flaws that mean it falls short of perfection.
Engine, transmission and performance
Just having a naturally aspirated engine is different enough in the sea of turbocharged motors for the LC500 stand out. That its engine is a 5-litre 32-valve double overhead-cam V8 that produces 471bhp right at the top of its rev range, 7100rpm, really makes you pay attention.
Torque, as is often the case with any atmospheric motor, isn’t quite as impressive as a forced-induction engines, but the LC500’s 398lb ft that peaks at 4800rpm certainly seems adequate. However, Lexus has a trick up its sleeve so you’re never left wanting for the masses of low-down turbocharged torque, because the LC500 has Lexus’s own ten-speed automatic transmission. You have so many gears that you rarely crave any more grunt from the engine because you can compensate with the closely stacked multitude of ratios.
The power and plethora of gears help the rear-wheel drive LC500 accelerate from 0 to 62mph in a claimed 4.4sec, and onto a top speed of 168mph.
Other than optional rear-wheel steering and a rev counter that slides across the instrument binnacle, the LC500’s real technical highlights are its naturally aspirated V8 and its abundance of gear ratios, as mentioned above.
It does also have host of entertainment and safety systems, as you’d expect of a luxurious £75k plus car, but actually using them is so infuriating they might as well not be there. In the handful of days spent driving the Lexus, not once did I work out how to turn off the satnav after it had been programmed with a destination. I worked out how to change the endpoint and occasionally mute the guidance, but actually stopping the car directing me to a location seemed impossible. Not even reaching the destination satisfied the Lexus’s satnav.
Operating many of the on-board systems was like trying to complete a Crystal Maze mental challenge, where you have to complete a sequence of tasks in a specific order in an allocated time – a challenge made even trickier by the firm’s trademark hypersensitive trackpad interface.
Turning the traction control off – an essential task, but more of that later – took at least a day to work out. The traction control button has to be pressed for an excessive amount of time, and despite what the display on the dash says, it is only disabled if the car is actually stationery for the entire time the button is pressed.
It took me two days, or 200 miles of frustrated and frantic button pressing, to activate the cruise control. To get it to engage the gearbox needs to be in auto and the traction control on (much easier to switch on than off, just a tap of the button), you then press the steering wheel-mounted cruise control button to awaken the system, but not actually turn it on, that would be too simple. Once its ready, and the cruise control light on the dash has lit up, you then choose the distance you’d like to remain from the car in front by tapping another button the steering wheel. Then, finally, you press the ‘set’ button – again on the steering wheel – and the radar cruise control takes over your forward propulsion.
What’s it like to drive?
The maddening toil that working the electronics in the LC500 are, however, almost completely forgotten about once you start driving it. The engine is, initially, the most notable aspect. Okay it doesn’t rev to 8 or 9000rpm as we’re getting used to from the small number of performance naturally aspirated units that are currently in production, but the ever changing tone and pitch of the V8 sucking in air as the revs, load and amount of throttle varies is as delightful as it is intoxicating. Compared to the RCF and GSF that share the same engine, the V8 is a little more gruff on start-up as valves in the exhaust open for maximum theatrical effect, but it’s nowhere near as over the top as a Jaguar F-type or anything from AMG.
As well as the spectacular sound it makes, there are other benefits to its atmospherically fed motor, and that’s throttle response. Every little bit of pedal movement has an effect on forward thrust, and instantly. No matter which driving mode it’s in (Normal, Sport or Sport+) the accelerator is sharp, but not disproportionally loaded to the top of the pedal travel.
Both up and down shifts are swift and defined, too. A good job considering how often you want to swap between the 10 ratios; the wheel mounted, aluminium paddles are nicely weighted, solid-feeling and a pleasure to use. If you don’t wish to revel in the pleasure of changing gears yourself, the auto mode does a fine job when cruising but it doesn’t anticipate down changes sufficiently well to not be frustrating when you’re pressing on. Both Sport and Sport + driving modes do improve the transmission’s automatic behavior, but only subtly.
Just as with the engine, the driving modes don’t make a huge difference to how the chassis behaves. The ride is never luxury car-plush, with constant fidget on even the smoothest surfaces, but it’s far from uncomfortable. That said, the underlying firmness it somewhat at odds with the otherwise GT-like pretensions of the LC. Still, there is oodles of control, so any sense of harshness seems worth it. The LC500’s body feels impeccable strong too, with no hint of a quiver from the shell even over the most severe bumps.
Despite the engine’s brilliance, it has to eventually play second fiddle to the way the Lexus behaves through a corner. The steering is light, so it’s easy to direct the nose where you want it. There’s just enough feel through the wheel for you to gauge how much lock to apply and there’s enough initial grip that it responds dutifully. Once you’re on the power there is a hint of understeer as the nose unloads, but it’s easily counteracted with the throttle if the traction control is disengaged. You can then use the exceptional control you have over the engine to push the back-end around, the tyres just about staying stuck to the tarmac or slightly over rotating – you choose. Every aspect of the car – the engine, the steering, the feel from the chassis – allows you to be so precise when it’s close to its limits that you have the ability to be neat and tidy, an absolute hooligan and everything in between.
With the driver assistance systems on, the LC500 can feel heavy and blunt – almost the exact opposite of what it’s like when the driver is fully in control. Where many modern performance cars, specifically turbocharged ones, rely on a series of increasing aggressive driving modes to add intensity and noise to a car’s character, the Lexus really changes depending on the driver’s inputs.
The 10-speed ‘box means there’s never only one gear appropriate for a corner. Choose the lower of the two or three that seem suitable, and the LC500 will retaliate with a more exuberant cornering style. Go higher, and it’ll rely on torque thrusting you out of a corner in a more efficient and just as fast manner. The chassis is capable of matching any of your ambitions, too.
Then, as the majority of the engine noise you hear in the cabin is the luscious, rarefied sound of induction noise – which you only really hear with big throttle openings – the driver controls how loud it is with the accelerator pedal.
In short, the LC500 is a charismatic and engaging choice on the right roads, plus its refinement and lengthy kit list make it easy to live with. Only the firm ride undermines the experience, as it confuses the car’s character a little. It looks and feels like it should be a sporting GT, but it’s not quite comfortable enough. If the Comfort setting for the adaptive dampers could be softened off just a little, then the Lexus’ abilities would shine that bit brighter.
Price and rivals
In its most basic form, the LC500 costs just £76,595. In the guise we tested it –with the Sport+ package, that comes with an adaptive rear wing, rear-wheel steering and 21-inch forged wheels – it costs £85,895. Now, I know that’s still a lot of money, but few cars offer the same levels of refinement as well as excitement for a similar price. That it also looks and feels so dramatic and special makes it very hard to beat, indeed. Then again, many cars have more complicated and better equipped infotainment systems, but are easy enough to operate and use.
At those prices, the LC500 is right in the firing line of the Porsche 911; the Carrera is £77,891 and the Carrera S is £87,335. While even the S is less powerful than the Lexus, it still manages to better its 0-62mph time by 0.1sec – thanks, in part, to the additional traction from its rear-engined weight distribution. Both cars do admirably well at being GT cars while being suitably athletic when needed, but the lighter and more compact Porsche is more of a sports car when you’re in the mood for fun. Yet, there’s no denying the LC500’s V8 is far more pleasant to use and listen to than the turbocharged unit in the back of the Porsche and the cabin quality the Lexus is easily a match for that of the Porsche – although the 911’s layout and infotainment are far more user-friendly.
If it’s the Lexus’s engine that gets you most excited, and you desperately want a V8 you might consider the Jaguar F-type. The British GT is a little more expensive at £92,660 as well as being a little more powerful with 542bhp, but it has no rear seats, feel far cheaper than the Lexus inside and its engine seriously lacks finesse.
Don’t discount the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, too. It might be quite old now, but thanks to stunning good looks it’s the only sub-£80k car that can match the LC500 for presence. It’s lacking some firepower compared to its rivals, but the Aston’s atmospheric V8 and approachable chassis means it is eminently loveable.


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GO Transit should implement a frequent, all-day, rail-based service that connects Kitchener GO in Waterloo Region to Guelph GO. This idea would enable connectivity between two rapidly growing regions, supporting job growth, sustainable development, and the movement of people.
This idea could be feasible based on the following:
- Metrolinx already owns the tracks between Kitchener and Guelph
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Sasol joined the Hydrogen Council in 2021. Here, Fleetwood Grobler, President and CEO, answers our questions.
April 5, 2023
Sasol joined the Hydrogen Council in 2021. Why was it important for you to become a member?
Sasol is a global leader in synthetic fuels and chemicals through our proprietary Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology, using grey hydrogen as a key input together with carbon.
That makes us one the largest producers of grey hydrogen, producing approximately 2.4 million tons per year. We therefore have a vested interest to keep ourselves informed of the global hydrogen landscape and to participate in the shaping thereof. The Hydrogen Council is well placed in driving thought leadership, innovation and collaboration for role-players in hydrogen, and that made it important for us to be a part of it.
Climate change must be urgently addressed with decarbonisation a key global priority, which requires a collaborative effort involving stakeholders from all over the world. As the world transitions to more sustainable energy sources, green hydrogen has one of the most promising roles in decarbonising societies globally, while enabling modern societies to thrive sustainably. With Sasol’s feedstock agnostic FT technology, this positions us ideally to be a green hydrogen major and to lead the development of Southern Africa’s green hydrogen economy.
In a South African context, the energy transition and hydrogen economy offer exciting opportunities for a greener future. We believe one of the key roles Sasol can play is to leverage our international networks to assist in defining and delivering on South Africa’s vision.
We are eager to learn from our fellow members and equally, to share our experience in hydrogen, and participate in advancing the role of hydrogen in the global energy transition.
Tell us about the role for hydrogen in decarbonising both Sasol’s business and the economy of South Africa?
Green hydrogen is pivotal in our long-term strategy and essential to our net zero ambitions for our operations and for our customers. Operationally, green hydrogen will be a key enabler in transforming our South African value chain and position us as a leader in the country’s just energy transition.
Our proven FT processes, having served us well for more than 70 years, are fully compatible with green feedstocks and can produce sustainable products. We can use green hydrogen as feedstock, together with a sustainable carbon source, from direct air capture, or biogenic sources, to produce sustainable products, such as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), other fuels and chemicals.
This production process will decarbonise our operations, while meeting the need for markets where decarbonisation is a key objective of governments and customers alike.
As a significant role-player in South Africa’s energy and industrial landscape, we can play a leading role in the country’s just energy transition, while exploring new opportunities to reindustrialise the economy through green hydrogen. We are actively exploring opportunities to export green hydrogen and ammonia, play a role in enabling green steel production and mobility for haulage. Together with South Africa’s abundant renewable energy potential, the country has significant potential to be a global green hydrogen hub.
What are Sasol’s top three hydrogen-related goals and ambitions for 2023?
Firstly, Sasol expects to produce the first pilot batch of green hydrogen at our Sasolburg Operations by the end of 2023. We have signed approximately 550MW in renewable energy projects, one of which is 69MW that will provide the energy to this electrolyser. These two developments are critical in our journey towards reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and reach our reduction of 30% by 2030.
Secondly, we are progressing an opportunity, known as the HyShiFT project, to produce sustainable aviation fuels in Secunda in partnership with Linde, Enertrag and Hydregen. The HyShiFT project aims to invest in about 500MW of renewable energy that will supply a 200MW electrolyser for green hydrogen production. The produced green hydrogen will be processed with an eligible carbon dioxide source in Sasol’s existing FT facility in Secunda to produce approximately 45,000 tons a year of eSAF product.
Lastly, we are progressing various studies in support of establishing a green hydrogen economy in South Africa. These include Boegoebaai pre-feasibility, as well as work with ArcelorMittal South Africa to advance two projects to develop a green hydrogen production hub at Saldanha Bay and the Vaal carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) project. The pre-feasibility study into Boegoebaai in the Northern Cape province as a green hydrogen and ammonia export hub has progressed well. We shared information on this study at the Hydrogen Council meeting in Washington in 2022. We will thoroughly assess the results of the study once complete, to establish how we progress this opportunity.
As momentum for hydrogen continues to increase, where do you think the Hydrogen Council needs to focus its efforts in 2023?
Permitting linked to policy and legislation was identified as the challenge of the day at the Regional CEO meeting in Houston. Efforts should, in my view, be focused on development of clear and succinct messaging and materials on key issues, which CEO members can use to contribute to policy and regulatory shaping in their countries of business and for advocacy on hydrogen-related topics. Clear, workable and stable standards will assist greatly with the activation of the hydrogen ecosystem and should remain a focus area as it remains key to activating cross-border trading.
About The Hydrogen Council
The Hydrogen Council is a global CEO-led initiative that brings together leading companies with a united vision and long-term ambition for hydrogen to foster the clean energy transition. The Council believes that hydrogen has a key role to play in reaching our global decarbonization goals by helping to diversify energy sources worldwide, foster business and technological innovation as drivers for long-term economic growth, and decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors.
Using its global reach to promote collaboration between governments, industry and investors, the Council provides guidance on accelerating the deployment of hydrogen solutions around the world. It also acts as a business marketplace, bringing together a diverse group of 140+ companies based in 20+ countries across the entire hydrogen value chain, including large multinationals, innovative SMEs, and investors.
The Hydrogen Council also serves as a resource for safety standards and an interlocutor for the investment community, while identifying opportunities for regulatory advocacy in key geographies.
The Hydrogen Council s delighted to announce Topsoe as its newest Board Member. At the same time, the Council is pleased to share that Yoshinori Kanehana, Chairman of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., has extended his Co-Chair term.
The global hydrogen economy is growing despite global headwinds resulting from rising interest rates and constrained supply chains, according to an analysis of over 1,400 large hydrogen projects published today by the Hydrogen Council.
Alongside the vital climate benefits and cost-efficiency gains, a truly global hydrogen economy can provide meaningful contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) both in emerging markets and in developed countries, fostering just transition, boosting sustainable growth, and providing clean jobs.

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Cassy announces Pacha Ibiza residency
Cassy has been DJing at Pacha Ibiza since 2006. Thirteen years later she has come full circle to host her own event series at the club. Opening Thursday 23rd May, Cassy will host 20 intimate parties in the hidden gem of Pacha Ibiza; the Pachacha Room.
“The Pachacha was my favourite room to play in Ibiza last summer. A total hidden gem that you stumble across in the entrance courtyard, opening the doors to a secret party. Just the vibe I love, and a really special thing to find on the island. Playing all night can be such a rarity but is such a highlight as a DJ. The room is yours to take in any direction you feel. I had been looking for a place in Ibiza that allowed me to express myself fully across long sets, to play with no compromise and really show what I can do. This room is it!” – Cassy
Cassy is a dynamic, passionate DJ with an encyclopaedic knowledge of electronic music history and a record bag to match it; she can dig deep in any given situation, bringing good vibes and contagious energy to the dance floor.
Come in and hang out, enjoy music, dance, sweat, listen, whatever you please. There are no expectations in the Play House, just energy where anything goes.
These All Night Long journeys will dig deep into her lifelong love affair with music, plus some surprise guests along the way.
EXPRESS, DON’T IMPRESS!
Tickets available from here
(Main Room Music On)
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Stoked by rising rent costs, consumer inflation is expected to have remained hot in September but slightly lower than August’s pace.
The closely-watched consumer price index is released Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET, and is a critical inflation report ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision in early November. The Fed is widely expected to take another swing at curbing inflation, with a three-quarter point rate hike on Nov. 2.
Economists expect the consumer price index rose 0.3% in September, up from 0.1% in August, according to Dow Jones. That would mean inflation was running at an annual pace of 8.1%, down from 8.3%.
Excluding food and energy, CPI is expected to have risen 0.4%, down from 0.6% in August. But the annual rate of 6.5% core inflation is expected to be higher than the 6.3% seen in August, due to base effects.
“The core inflation is going to be higher so it’s still an inflation that hasn’t peaked yet in many ways. There’s still more risks of supply side shocks,” said Diane Swonk, KPMG chief economist.
She added that energy costs are expected to decline again but could rise later on, after OPEC+ said it would trim crude oil production by 2 million barrels a day. In coming months, she also expects to see some impact from Hurricane Ian.
By November and December, prices in some categories could be affected by the hurricane as Floridians replace cars and repair or rebuild homes ravaged by Ian in its trek across the southeast. That could drive up building materials costs, new and used car prices, and the cost of everything from appliances to home furnishings.
Bank of America expects core goods were up by 0.2% in September, down from the 0.5% gain in August. Services are expected to rise by 0.5%, driven by shelter costs, which are 40% of CPI. Bank of America economists expect food prices to be up 0.7%, slightly slower than the 0.8% gain in August. After falling 5% in August, energy costs are expected to decline by another 3.5%.
Economists expect that services inflation continued to run hot in September, due to rising wages and labor shortages. Prices are expected to have been higher for rents and all shelter, including hotels. Education costs are expected to have risen as schools and daycare reopened, and medical services costs were also seen moving higher. Airfares and car insurance were also expected to rise, but used car prices are mostly expected to decline.
“Every month core goods doesn’t come down is a sign demand is outstripping supply,” said Michael Gapen, chief U.S. economist at Bank of America. “It means the Fed has to dampen demand more than it may want to.”
Goldman Sachs economists expect rent inflation to remain high in September, running at 0.7% month-over-month. That level is consistent with the three-month trend.
While the trend in shelter costs in CPI has been moving higher, it is lagging the actual rental market. The Goldman economists see the potential for a slowdown in housing-related inflation.
“Asking rents on new leases have slowed sharply, and the surge in multifamily construction combined with notable softening in rental demand points to further deceleration,” wrote the economists. “We expect shelter inflation to slow to a 0.4-0.5% monthly pace by year-end and peak at around 7% year-over-year early next year.”
Intense focus on inflation
The market focus on the CPI is intense since it is considered to be a major input for the Fed. Last week’s solid September jobs report gave little hope to investors that the Fed could slow its rate hikes.
“I don’t think the employment report gave them much ground to stand on in terms of changing their tune,” said Gapen.
The Fed has raised the fed funds target rate range to 3% to 3.25% since March, when it was zero to 0.25%. Economists expect the Fed could raise rates by at least another full percentage point before the end of the year.
“If CPI comes in strong, the markets will sell off. Equities won’t like it,” said Gapen. “If it comes in a little lower, they’ll say the labor market is still strong, they’re going to hike 75 [basis points].” Unless the report is a major miss to the downside, the markets will expect a three-quarter point rate hike, he said.
“Inflation has proven to be difficult to forecast and given the negative ‘shock’ from the August CPI (9/13), it would be difficult for any investor to have conviction going into this report,” wrote Fundstrat founder Tom Lee.
Lee noted that hotter-than-expected inflation reports from December, January and August spurred large stock market declines when they were released. However, improving reports from February, June and July had the opposite effect.


According to legend, the Great Spirit created Gluskabe, who shaped the world of the Native People of Maine, and taught them how to use and respect the land and the resources around them. This exhibit celebrates the gifts of Gluskabe with Maine Indian art works from the early nineteenth to mid twentieth centuries.
For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.
The gunpowder mills at Gambo Falls in Windham and Gorham produced about a quarter of the gunpowder used by Union forces during the Civil War. The complex contained as many as 50 buildings.
… Plant, which produced automotive parts and weapons, was acquired by Maremont Corporation and continues to build weapons under the name General…
… in 1865 invented one of the deadliest whaling weapons ever devised, the “bomb lance” harpoon. In 1852, another son, Captain Job Pierce, built the…
… black hands passing/receiving a torch and some weapons of war which might have something to do with the Civil War, which ended just five years…