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Over the last several years, I have become an ultralight camper with a three-season base pack weight of about 8 lb (3.5 kg) and skin out weight of 17 lb (8 kg). I have completed many section hikes on the Appalachian Trail (AT) in all four seasons, and many trips to state parks, with a total mileage of about 1550 miles (2500 km). I am a gearhead, a hammock or tarp camper, and I make much of my own equipment.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Outdoor Research
INITIAL IMPRESSIONSThe Elixir Storm Shell is a very well built GORE-TEX shell bonded to a lightweight fabric. Instead of taped seams, the joined seams appear to be sealed by melting. This gives a very smooth and finished appearance to the inside of the shell. Attention to detail is what the design and construction of this high-end shell is all about. The "Napoleon" pocket on the front of the shell not only has a water resistant zipper, but the zipper pull tab's home position is at the top of the zipper and a little fabric quonset hut has been built into the shell to keep water from entering the jacket at this important juncture. See the photo on the left side for this detail.
I am sometimes frustrated by the short length of sleeves on jackets which are to be worn in the rain. My sleeve length is 34 in (86 cm) in my long sleeve shirts. The Elixir shell is has sleeves long enough to cover my wrists even when I am using my hands to hold onto hiking poles. As can be seen on opening photo, the sleeves extend to my mid hand. This feels just about perfect when I consider all those times that my wrists have painfully cramped when soaked with cold rainwater other jackets let in.
This attention to design is no more than what I expected from reading the description of the Elixir Men's Storm Shell on the Outdoor Research website. Navigating to the men's storm shells, I find that this garment described as a four season shell. "Light enough to carry in summer and yet protective enough for winter." I look forward to being able to test the shell in what should be four seasons of wear here in Texas over the next four months. Last night, the temperature was down to 24 F (-4 C) here. By the end of the test I will probably have some 80 F (27 C) days to wear it in. The versatility I am expecting after reading the website is both from the wide range of conditions (from full protection to ventilation) and also the light weight of the gear being low enough to make it worth carrying in warmer conditions.
Part of the versatility for this shell comes from the excellent design of the hood. Much of the time, I prefer to hike with a rain hat instead of a hood. Partly this comes from the uncomfortable feel of hoods in the jackets I have worn in the past, and part comes from wanting to be able to hear birds and streams in as I am walking through the woods. But I have never had a shell with a hood designed as well as this one. Maybe I will convert to a hood for more of my wet weather hiking time with a hood designed this well.
The Elixir has a very viable option for rolling up the hood into a warm and protective collar. When used in this way, the cloth against my neck is a warm polyester fabric instead of a fabric that feels cold and wet. But it is very easy, even without taking the jacket off, to separate three hook and loop tabs at the bottom of the collar band and unroll the hood. The hood has a stiffened visor which I appreciate as a glasses wearer. The hood allows me at least a chance to keep my glasses dry during a downpour.
The hood also has an adjustment at the back of my head as seen in the accompanying photo. This tightens a channel at the level of my ears and the base of my skull. It feels like I have a hat on and it keeps the hood from moving around with every motion of my shoulders. I really like this adjustment as it adds real comfort to the use of a hood. It also seals my ears from wind gusts and allows my body heat to collect and warm my ears when they have turned red and cold.
All of the zippers are water resistant except for the main central zipper. Instead, this zipper is protected by a generous storm flap. (The right and left hand pockets also have a well designed storm flap.) The main zipper is a two-way zipper designed to be fastened from the bottom. But once the zipper has been started, the zipper can be opened from the bottom to allow for ventilation, leg movement, or just being able to see my pockets. The pit zippers are generous in size and open from the top to the bottom. This allows me to open them a bit in really wet weather in the area where they are best protected and then to open all the way for warmer weather when there is little risk of rain.
The waistline has one handed adjustments (shown in a photo here) on both left and right sides. This is designed so that I can quickly tighten or loosen the waist with a single hand for each side.
The storm shell comes with several hang tags. One tag tells how GORE-TEX works as a semi-permeable membrane, allowing water vapor to exit when the vapor pressure is higher inside the jacket than outside the jacket. According to that tag, this shell has been designed to the standards of Extreme Wet Weather Construction. As such, it is "engineered to pass Gore's most aggressive rain test, simulating extended vertical and horizontal wind-driven rain conditions." I once walked a full day in the tail end of a hurricane along a ridge of mountains with heights topping out just above 6000 ft (1800 m) with estimated 50 mph (80 kph) gusts. I don't know if I will see conditions like that wearing this shell, but at least I know it is designed for them. Maybe a wet rainy ride on my motorcycle will be a good simulation of that walk along the crest of the Roan Highlands if I don't get a chance to go hiking in a hurricane this spring.
The second hang tag on the shell describes the Outdoor Research "Infinite Guarantee". From experience, I know this guarantee is not hyperbole. The company really does stand behind their product over the long term in my experience. Knowing this jacket is built to the standards which will allow them to stand behind it gives me even more confidence that it will wear well, stay waterproof, and allow me to be safe and warm in my woods home.
I have taken the shell out for a couple short rainy walks this first week since it arrived on my front porch. The jacket is light, waterproof, and wind proof. I also took it out for an 8 mile day hike on a clear-sky morning that started out with a steady breeze and temperature near freezing, and rose to about 55 F (13 C). The jacket kept me warm in the wind. As the day progressed, I opened the pit zippers to increase ventilation and finally opened the front zipper as well. The jacket did not condense any water on its inner surface. Between my pack and my back, the cloth did get moist, but of course there was nowhere for that moisture to go. The rest of the inside of the shell was dry when I took it off and stored it during lunch.
I really like the carry weight and the attention to detail in the construction of this storm shell. I look forward to wearing it through the rest of our Texas winter and early spring.
March 6 to 8 – Government Canyon State Natural Area, Helotes, Texas. Two nights tent camping in the park. The weather was clear across the weekend. Friday night, the temperature reached 30 F (-1 C). I was in a 32 F (0 C) degree sleeping bag and ended up getting in most of my clothing, including the Elixir jacket. Saturday evening, after an hour of night hiking, I set up a long way from any other humans. It was just me and the coyotes. The temperature only dropped down to 40 F (4 C) and I was much warmer than the previous night. The night’s camping was followed by a hike for about 3 hours.
March 14 - Government Canyon State Natural Area. Overnight hammock camping. The day had been above 90 F (32 C). The sky was clear and the air very dry. After the sun went down, it cooled down faster and further than I expected. I ended up getting pretty cool with a very thin pad in the hammock as the temperature bottomed out at 54 F (12 C). The night was followed by a 5 mi (8 km) hike on Saturday morning.
March 22, 2008 – Easter – After a 3 mi (5 km) night hike into the Government Canyon, I set up my double-bottomed hammock. I was under a canopy of live oak, persimmon, and cedar. The full mountain laurel moon shone brightly all night after rising about time to go to sleep. The perfume from the laurel was all about me. For once the coyotes were quiet, with the only sound coming from the blasting oaks’ old leaves drifting to the forest floor. Minimum temperature was 51 F (10 C) and my minimum down quilt kept me warm all night, though I had to put my shirt and pants back on in the middle of the night. In the morning, I put the quilt under my Elixir shell for warmth as I cooked my morning tea. The sun came up but a cold front had brought clouds just after dawn. The 6 mi (10 km) route out of the camping area allowed me to see some of the area’s trail that I had not recently walked.
The paragraphs above represent three nights of backpacking. In addition, I have worn the Elixir as a jacket for most of the spring. This has included daily wear to and from work on approximately 40 days, and use while day hiking and doing trail patrol work. The day hiking has been on about 10 half days of hiking. I have worn the shell in cold weather and in misty drizzle. I have not yet encountered drenching downpours in which I could wear the jacket.
Performance in the Field
This is a very versatile jacket which is useful in a large number of conditions. Some mornings I have started out near freezing with an insulating layer under the shell and as the day progressed, I have shed the insulation and then opened the pit zips and then finally shed the jacket all together.
I have really appreciated the breathable nature of the fabric. I have not had any clammy feeling while hiking in the Elixir. Any condensation which I have noted after sharp ascents has quickly evaporated through the fabric. But in the misty rain I have walked in, there has been no penetration of the precipitation through the fabric. Not only has the fabric turned away the rain, the taped and welded seams have done their job without problem. Thus far, there has not been enough rain that I have used the hood for more rain protection than my brimmed hat provides. Hopefully the long term testing period will give me more rain to slog through ;-)
When I spent the cold night mentioned above in a sleeping bag one thickness too thin, the jacket really helped me to keep warm. It acted as enough of a vapor barrier that I was able to sleep reasonably well in the cold. When I woke the next morning, my shirts were not soaked to the skin as has happened before when I put a non-breathable coat on to stay warm while sleeping.
One trick I tried with success on my latest trip was to put my down sleeping quilt over my right shoulder and then put the shell on. I arranged the quilt (a light sleeping bag would have done as well) so that it covered my back and my chest with warm insulation. This was especially nice first thing in the morning before I had moved around much and before that first cup of hot tea was down my gullet and warming me from inside. The shell was easily large enough to accomodate the quilt without stretching the zipper or restricting my movement as I cooked.
Summary thus Far
The jacket is working in all the ways that I had hoped it would. I especially appreciate:
- Breathable but water shedding material
- The pockets are functional and work just right for hanging my hands or putting gloves in them for storage
- The really large pit zips help me to really stay dry when climbing hills when the outside temperature begins to rise.
Dislikes: Really none.
In the long term reporting period, I used the shell for 6 days of overnight backpacking, and a total of 4 nights. I wore the shell on about 30 additional miles dayhiking and most days I continued to wear the shell to and from work. For the total testing period, this has been 7 nights and about 25 trail days as well as casual wear around town on an additional estimated 70 days. The trips this period are below:
April 17-20 2008 – Great Smoky Mountains – This was a four-day, three-night backpacking trip into the portion of the park north of Cade’s Cove. It was a hammock camping trip with 4-7 mi (6-11 km) of hiking per day and long lazy afternoons and evenings in camp. One morning it began raining before sun up and continued with wind and driving rain until just after noon. The whole trip was cool, with lows about 45 F (7 C) and highs of about 60 F (16 C). The elevation varied between 1400 ft (400 m) and 3600 ft (1100 m).
April 25 – This was a short backpack down the Padre Island beach on the gulf coast of Texas. I walked about 3 mi (5 km) down the beach which had recently taken a beating by a storm. There were debris all around. After finding a calm spot out of the wind, I spent a very nice night enjoying the sound of the booming surf and dealing with sand that was filtering through my noseeum netting. About dawn, I was hit by a strong thunderstorm which leveled my tent around me. As I was sitting on my closed cell foam praying that I did not fry up in the rapid fire lightening, I got chilly, silly me, soaked to the bone. I put my Elixir storm shell on and it worked great as a vapor barrier, warming me again in no time. Of course, with the passage of the storm, an hour later the sky was sunny and the breeze warm again.Performance in the Field
What a workhorse this jacket is! I did have the opportunity of wearing the Elixir on a couple very crummy days where the rain came down in sheets horizontally. I was very glad of the protection the jacket afforded me. In fact, during those cold days in the Smoky Mountains, without the protection of the Elixir shell I could easily have become hypothermic. The shell gave me good regulation of my body heat, allowing me to zip up to get warm and to open the huge pit zips when I began to get warmer.
While climbing up a long hill in those sheets of Smoky Mountain rain, I gave the hood a good work-out. I wore it in the cold rain while I was climbing up 2000 ft (600 m) of Rich Mountain. The hood does a great job of keeping the rain off my face and off my glasses. The special adjuster in the back of the hood keeps it firmly on my head, and it never blew off the top of my head in the wind. Unfortunately, with all my body heat rising through the neck of the jacket, it was very hard to keep my glasses from steaming up with the hood up. For most rainy weather, I would rather walk with a wide-brim hat and the hood rolled into its collar storage location. However, for extreme conditions, including blowing sleet and very cold rain, the hood is a welcome retreat for staying warmer.
During my trip to the Padre Island beach, I was trying out a new tent. I am not an experienced beach camper, and I had not attached my tent to the beach with proper sand anchors or large tent stakes made for sand. So when a thunderstorm came up just before dawn, I found the tent collapsed around my ears. I put the Storm Shell on for this storm, and I was mighty glad to have the sure feeling that it gave me with all that lightening causing white sky flashes and the rain that was blowing through my tent. During that whole time, I sat there feeling a little goofy at having made the blunder of not attaching my tent to the ground well enough, looking forward to breakfast when the wind quit, and being quite happy that I was snug inside my storm shell.
The Storm Shell has not shown any evidence of wear during the test period. No threads are broken, nothing is leaking. The zippers are still working perfectly. The cloth has not wetted out with a loss of surface tension. It washed well in a washing machine in cold water (no fabric softener). The washing/line drying did not remove the DWR finish of the outer cloth layer.
What I really like:
Extremely well made of great materials
Very light and great for layered clothing options
Great moisture regulation with huge pit zips
This shell has earned a place in my permanent cool weather pack. I thank Outdoor Research and BackpackGearTest.org for allowing me to test this great Storm Shell.
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The claypot dishes come in small, medium and large sizes. The above dish was S$12 and is more than enough for one person. The medium size (S$18) is enough for two and the large size (S$24) should be good for around four people. If you prefer to mix with other dishes, just the smaller size.
Kwan Im has a quite extensive menu, with photos of many of the dishes, which makes choosing pretty easy. Above you can see the Spicy Selection.
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That is the determination of a trio of papers distributed July 24 in the diaries Nature and Nature Geoscience that analyzed the worldwide atmosphere in the course of the last two centuries. The analysts demonstrated that none of the past vacillations — that is, not the Little Ice Age, the warm period known as the Medieval Climate Anomaly or some other popular move — had the worldwide achieve that advanced environmental change is having. Past vacillations would in general be limited, influencing essentially one area at once. Present day environmental change, on the other hand, is disturbing the whole world.
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Finding school solutions isn't all that easy, is it?
It was good to see a decent crowd at Tuesday night's community meeting held by the Detroit Lakes School District.
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As the school board and district officials mostly sat back and listened, rather than talked, it was obvious by the variety of ideas generated by people of differing needs and wants that no matter which way the district decides to go next, it will be difficult to make the masses happy. So many people, so many wants, so many needs, so many opinions...and ultimately only one plan to pitch.
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Throughout the strategic area, it gives some quality to Paktor’s previous objective to go into “social amusement,” a rather nebulous phase that encompasses almost any amusement on a smartphone. Something, at the least, happens beyond dating.
Paktor at this time offers four internet dating apps — core services Paktor and acquired programs Down, Kickoff and Goodnight — while 17 Media’s operates their 17 live-streaming software, image social media Swag and videos cluster speak provider Lit. The fresh new organization will maintain all, and expand many, of these services, which Phua advised TechCrunch is together on program to gross $100 million in annualized money predicated on their newest period of companies, as well as the lately established Paktor Labs division. That money — and there’s no phrase on income; we did ask — try up ten-times over the last six-months. Altogether, the programs state a combined 50 million customers.
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Phua, which believes the firm can increase their earnings before the conclusion of your season, is particularly optimistic around the potential of live-streaming.
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Beyond enabling customer live-streaming, M17 plans to use established news and high-profile media personalities to tap into mobile in a manner that this company feels they aren’t undertaking yet. Already, it has partnered with (the individual) MNC in Indonesia and Yahoo in Taiwan to understand more about brand-new broadcast techniques and monetization selection, and Phua thinks there’s more to come.
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Even in the event involvement is actually large, there’s strong opposition for interest. The list of well-known agencies getting into streaming ‘s almost endless. Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch then in China fellow internet dating app Momo, and fast-growing Kuaishou amongst others. Fighting against places that curently have visitors during the vast sums, if not massive amounts, is a tall order, but Phua said the guy feels that M17 features a plus since it was built for streaming from time one.
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On Tuesday 16th Jan, Dr Hook's Dennis Locorriere and Manager Adrian Basketfield were thrilled to present Simon Lande (Director of Fundraising) and Nikki Donohoe (Head of Special Events) at NSPCC Childline with the
magnificent ￡21, 367.26 raised during the 2017 Tour!
"It was great to show you both around the Childline Base, and let you know the impact that the money you have raised has on our charity. It really will make a huge difference to the children and young people that get in touch with us." Katie Welch-May NSPCC
THANK YOU EVERYONE!
Dr Hook Fans Are The Best! 💕
Photo: Adrian Basketfield, Nikki Donohoe, Dennis Locorriere, Simon Lande
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What do you think is the toughest element of handling a large loss?
Courington, Kiefer & Sommers' Kaye Courington is one of five CLM members who answered this month's question.
“Telling the client about it! If there’s a potential large loss looming, the client should be advised immediately. The possibility should not be downplayed. Reserves need to be considered. Timely client communication is key to preventing nasty surprises.”
1. Kaye Courington, Managing Partner, Courington, Kiefer & Sommers Law Firm.CLM Member since 2009.
“The toughest element of handling a large loss is to structure and manage a defense strategy in cooperation with the claims professional that is not only aggressive and proactive, but also cost effective and mindful of evolving resolution opportunities.”
2. Susan E. Smith, Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. CLM Member since 2012.
“Large loss investigations may involve numerous parties and inspections, significant document review, and utilization of various experts. Communication is key. If communication breaks down, a complicated loss becomes even more difficult.”
3. Curtis Brown, President & CEO, Rimkus Consulting Group.CLM Fellow since 2011.
“Reaching early consensus on details such as scope of investigation,
budget, staffing, expert retention, and cooperation with other carriers is even more important for a large loss, but it often is difficult because of varying early impressions of liability and exposure. An agreed-upon plan should be the team’s initial focus.”
4. Ian Stewart, Partner, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP. CLM Member since 2009.
“It requires managing the expectations of all parties involved. Insurers must believe claims are being effectively investigated; insureds must be confident that their interests are being protected; and third parties must be secure in their belief that their claims will be evaluated fairly.”
5. Fred Perez, Vice President, McLarens Young International. CLM Fellow since 2009.
The amount per year Fortune 500 companies waste in meetings, mostly due to ineffective listening.
Source: Group Vision
Percent shareholder returns were higher for companies with highly effective internal communications.
Source: Towers Watson
The amount U.S. hospitals waste annually due to poor communication.
Source: Center for Health Information and Decision Systems
Percent of small to mid-size businesses that claim ineffective communication is their primary problem.
Source: SIS International Research
Percent of middle managers who miss valuable information every day because they can’t find it or never see it.

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A push to give NASA’s Space Launch System a new name is garnering support from lawmakers, who have written into legislation provisions that would order NASA to rename the heavy-lift rocket through a competition among schoolchildren.
If passed into law, the bill would set policy for NASA and includes budget guidelines that would shuffle funding from the agency’s Earth science programs into other areas, primarily the Space Launch System, Orion crew capsule and robotic exploration of the solar system.
The House Science Committee passed the NASA Authorization Act for 2016 and 2017 on Thursday. The bill now goes to the full House for a vote.
The Senate has not yet considered its own version of a NASA authorization act.
Language in the authorization bill would direct NASA to “conduct a well-publicized competition among students in elementary and secondary schools to name the elements of the administration’s exploration program.”
NASA should give a name to the agency’s entire exploration program, including the SLS, Orion spacecraft and future missions. The bill also directs NASA to rename the SLS itself.
An identical section was included in a previous version of an authorization bill that passed the House in February, and NASA officials have had internal discussions of renaming the Space Launch System.
NASA announced Orion as the name of the crew transport capsule in 2006, when it was part of the Constellation program aimed at returning humans to the moon.
The Obama administration canceled the behind-schedule Constellation program in 2010, and refocused NASA on partnering with commercial space companies to carry astronauts to the International Space Station.
The Orion capsule survived the cancellation and emerged as a component of NASA’s new exploration program with the Space Launch System aimed at eventually taking humans to Mars.
Propelled by a pair of solid rocket boosters, four space shuttle-era rocket engines and an upper stage derived from the Delta 4 launcher, the first version of the Space Launch System will stand 321 feet tall and blast off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The SLS will produce 8.4 million pounds of thrust at liftoff — more power than any launcher since the Soviet Union’s ill-fated N1 moon rocket
Its first test flight is scheduled for 2018, when it will dispatch an uncrewed Orion capsule on a 25-day mission to lunar orbit and back to Earth. A flight around the moon with astronauts is scheduled to follow in 2021.
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The province has confirmed B.C.’s eighth case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, involving a third patient who recently travelled from Iran.
The latest person to be infected is a woman in her 60s who travelled from Tehran to visit family in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced during a news conference in Vancouver Saturday.
“It’s a relatively mild case, so we’re thankful for that,” Henry said.
The woman was aware of the virus spreading in Iran, and when she started to feel unwell stayed home before called ahead to a clinic, Henry added. She’s now in isolation with her family. Meanwhile, the first four patients have been released from isolation after testing negative for the virus at least twice. The three other patients remain in stable condition.
Health Minister Adrian Dix reiterated the need for people to wash their hands, not touch their face and dispose of used tissues. Most importantly: stay home if you’re feeling unwell, he said.
Meanwhile, first 4 patients out of quarantine. Other 3 in stable condition.— Ashley Wadhwani (@ashwadhwani) February 29, 2020
This news comes as Washington State officials confirm that a person has died from the new virus, marking first person to die from COVID-19 in U.S./Canada.
The announcement of the latest case comes as Washington State officials confirm the first death in the U.S. from the virus.
State officials issued a terse news release announcing the death, gave no details and scheduled a news conference.
Health officials in California, Oregon and Washington state are worried about the novel coronavirus spreading through West Coast communities after confirming three patients were infected by unknown means.
The patients — an older Northern California woman with chronic health conditions, a high school student in Everett, Washington and an employee at a Portland, Oregon-area school — hadn’t recently travelled overseas or had any known close contact with a traveller or an infected person, authorities said.


I'm trying to be as honest as possible. At first I assumed it would ship when the shopping cart opted for. But received message it will take aprox. 4 weeks. I decided to go ahead. Had it out of mind and then started get get antsy waiting to get and install. Mind you I have automotive experience in body and mechanics. Have installed many decals and decal trim kits. Dash kits, etc. I went to install and any pc. that was to be installed on the rough vinyl would not adhere for nothing(really good cleaning, prep, primer) nothing. So I had already installed the pcs that were matching or close to mating the panels intended for. The main front panel on dash which is one of the most important was not cut to fit and they supplied 2. Neither fit at all, even if tried to trim it was not cut to my dash specs.( I gave them yr, make, model, how many drs, trim, upgraded trim, motor size, everything and anything that dictated what my truck was. But to no satisfaction some pcs. We're not close at all. I could take the pcs. I had already installed, too many in to it by this this time. And I have about 20 more pcs. That need to install on the textured vinyl. So from my 30+ yrs experience I will come up with a way to install them without damaging the kit and the vinyl. And if later needs to be removed it can. I wish I had a better review to post. I never like putting negative remarks In any review. Goodluck to anyone that orders this type of item. Does not mean yours will be the same. For example the adhering properties, if you have very smooth finish on all the areas the pcs. get installed on you will not have any issues. For the cuts that's another story? I had 2 main pcs. That were not matched at all to my vehicle. No matter how many times I put it in the area to hopefully get it on. It was not matching!! I wanted to!! So I have 2 big sheets with many pcs. Still waiting to go on when I figure out what to use to get them to stick. I'm not going to mention brands or other company's. I have installed dash kits before and had no issues what so ever.


text: Apples are slightly acidic. Acidity has actually been shown to prevent urinary tract infection by changing the pH to help prevent bacteria infections including urinary tract infections. I believe your friend may be referring to a condition called interstitial cystitis. Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition characterized by a combination of uncomfortable bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pain in your pelvis, which can range from mild burning or discomfort to severe pain. Although there’s no scientific evidence that points to diet as the cause of interstitial cystitis, many people with the condition find that eliminating or reducing their intake of potential bladder irritants may help to relieve their discomfort. Some of the most irritating foods can be summarized as the “four Cs.” The four Cs include carbonated beverages, caffeine in all forms (including chocolate), citrus products and food containing high concentrations of vitamin C. All in all, if you notice a pattern of certain foods that irritate your body functioning, omit these from your diet and try the over 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables. Continue to eat lots of fruits and vegetables to promote lifelong health!

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Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Ghana: Prisoners to vote in 2012 elections
Inaugurating the Ankaful Maximum Security Prison in the Central Region on 8 th November, President John Evans Atta Mills said that prison inmates have the right to vote and that the government and the EC would abide by the Supreme Court ruling.
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), however, has accused Mills of using prisoners to help secure re-election in 2012. The NPP Central Regional Secretary Kwamena Duncan told reporters “ it is only a failing government, a President that is groping in the dark that would want prisoners to vote only because that is an easier way to garner votes to stay in power.”
The decision has also re-opened the debate on whether Ghanaians living abroad should be allowed to vote in the general elections.
For more news and expert analysis about Ghana, please see Ghana Politics & Security.
© 2011 Menas Associates


23 Premier League 2021 summer transfer window signings so far – Spending set to pass £300m
The 2021 summer Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday 9 June.
We are now into the 17th day of this window and Steve Bruce had made this prediction ahead of it.
Steve Bruce: “I think what you are going to see, especially during the pandemic, is that we haven’t seen many big transfers [in January 2021] and I can’t see things changing in the summer.”
So what has proved to be the reality so far, compared to the NUFC Head Coach’s prediction?
Well, Newcastle United are doing their bit so far in attempting to keep signings and spending money to an absolute minimum, by signing nobody, even though pre-season preparations for the NUFC squad start in only 10 days time (Monday 5 July).
However, ten Premier League clubs have made at least one signing ahead of the 2021/22 Premier League season.
Watford (six new signings) and Norwich (four), have been the busiest, while West Ham have signed three, Aston Villa, Brentford and Wolves have brought in two each , with Liverpool, Palace, Southampton and Burnley one apiece.
With Arsenal set to buy Ben White from Brighton for around £50m, that will send the figure towards the £200m mark for Premier League clubs with seven weeks until the new Premier League season kicks off.
Man City have already seen their £100m opening bid for Harry Kane turned down and whilst Spurs are making noises about not willing to sell. They are really only playing the game and waiting for Man City to make a realistic bid close to their valuation, as Kane himself has made clear that he will be moving this summer. Tottenham will also want to seal the deal early on, so that they can then use some of the cash on a replacement. It is all but guaranteed that Kane’s eventual fee will be closer to £150m than £100m, which would then mean the total spend by Premier League clubs would easily soar past the £300m mark.
Steve Bruce was full of talk about banging on Mike Ashley’s door as loudly as possible to demand / beg for new signings and money to be spent.
Maybe he needs to be banging with a sledgehammer…
Premier League clubs signings agreed so far (as per BBC Sport and official PL site) in 2021 summer transfer window:
Emiliano Buendia – £33m from Norwich
Ashley Young – Free from Inter Milan
Nathan Young-Coombes – Undisclosed fee from Rangers
Dom Jefferies – Undisclosed fee from Salisbury
Nathan Collins – £12m from Stoke
Jacob Montes – Undisclosed fee from Georgetown University
Ibrahima Konate – £36m from Leipzig
Kenny Coker – Undisclosed fee from Southend
Angus Gunn – £5m from Southampton
Milot Rashica – £11m from Werder Bremen
Flynn Clarke – Undisclosed fee from Peterborough
Theo Walcott – Free transfer from Everton
Kwadwo Baah – Undisclosed from Rochdale
Mattie Pollock – £250,000 from Grimsby Town
Imran Louza – £9m from FC Nantes
Ashley Fletcher – Free transfer from Middlesbrough
Danny Rose – Free transfer from Tottenham
Emmanuel Dennis – Undisclosed from Club Brugge
Craig Dawson – Undisclosed fee from Watford
Thierry Nevers – Undisclosed fee from Reading
Pierre Ekwah Elimby – Undisclosed fee from Chelsea
Louie Moulden – Free from Man City
Yerson Mosquera – Undisclosed fee from Atletico Nacional
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Rose Marine Theater documentary
posted by artchik on September 24, 2008 at 3:45 pm
FORT WORTH, TX — The Rose Marine Theater showed a documentary on the history of the theatre last weekend.
Also, view www.asenseofplace.tv for the documentary’s official webiste! The hope is that it airs on our local PBS station at some point.

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The 1989 Honda Prelude had 4x100mm offset. The 1989 Nissan 240sx has a 4x114.3mm offset...so, it will not fit.
How do i take the fuel filter off my honda prelude si 1989
Please reask question: Where are the VALVES ON A 1989 HONDA? How many VALVES ON A 1989 HONDA? How do I adjust the VALVES ON A 1989 HONDA?
I have a 1989 prelude si and im pretty sure there 15s
The starter on the 1989 Honda Prelude is located on the left side of the engine. It is under the radiator hose that is at the rear of the radiator.
No, they are different.
None of the dashboard lights work on my 1988 Prelude. Why?
The fuel pump on a 1989 Honda Prelude is located in the fuel tank. Being close to the tank allows it to pump gas more readily to the engine.
For the 1989 Dodge Ram, the heater blower motor resistor can be found on the passenger's side, on the bottom of the heater box. It is beside the blower motor.
buy a hanes book
on the 2.0 si and the 4w si
Yes, the 1988 and 1989 Honda Prelude has a VSS that is a cable sending unit that connects to the gauge cluster in the dash.
every 70,000 miles.
It's hard to say, as the question didn't specify what kind of solenoid are you attempting to fit, and the 1990 Prelude had a mid-cycle refresh which included an improved motor.
where is the heater fan located on a89 ford festiva
They do if it is an automatic transmission. The Prelude (except Si) has the same manual transmission as well. The Prelude Si has a slightly different manual transmission, but it will still fit into a 1986-1989 Accord.
should be on drivers side of the firewall
Honda has a service manual for the 1989 Prelude. I bought mine along with my Gold 1989 Prelude Si, February 1989 Car still running strong 203,000. miles. original clutch! Try Honda dealers, used book stores on line etc... Chiltons has a very comprhensive manual also. Easy to follow
Unless you fabricate them in some way to fit, it won't fit any generation of Honda Prelude.
Coil, distributor, bad wire.


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Background: Recurrent tuberculosis (TB) is one of the indices used to assess the effectiveness of the National TB Program. Objectives: To estimate the incidence of recurrent TB in Israel and to identify the associated risk factors. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study that included all TB patients who were Israeli citizens and diagnosed between 1999 and 2011 with a treatment outcome recorded as “success.” We compared those who had recurrent TB with those who did not. In addition, a nested case-control study included all those who had recurrent TB with a random sample from this cohort matched by age, gender, and year of TB diagnosis. Results: Of 3515 TB patients diagnosed between 1999 and 2011, 37 (1.05%) had recurrent TB during the follow-up period, with an incidence rate of 1.55 cases per 1000 person-years. Male gender [hazard ratio (HR) 3.2, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) 1.4–7.4], human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (HR 3.9, 95%CI 1.5–10.4), positive sputum culture [odds ratios (OR) 2.7, 95%CI 1.1–6.9], and low adherence to anti-TB treatment (OR 3.2, 95%CI 1.0–10.3) were found to be risk factors for recurrent TB. Conclusions: Male gender, HIV infection, positive sputum culture, and low adherence to anti-TB drugs during the initial TB episode were risk factors for developing recurrent TB.
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|Journal||Israel Medical Association Journal|
|State||Published - Apr 2017|
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Recurrent tuberculosis (TB)

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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said she will quit from the Upper House, after the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien asked her to restrict her impromptu speech on anti-Dalit violence in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Mayawati’s reaction came after Kurien asked her to wrap up her speech as she had exceeded the three minutes given to her to make her submission.
“I will resign from Rajya Sabha today,” Mayawati said, while walking out of the Upper House.
Visibly anguished Mayawati argued with Kurien saying how can she be prevented from raising the issue about her ‘samaj’ (community) and the Dalits. “I have not finished. You cannot do this.”
“I have no moral right to be in the House if I am not allowed to put across my views on atrocities being committed against Dalits,” she said.
After walking out of the House, the BSP supremo briefed the media. She said: “I have come to this House to be the voice of the Dalits and backwards — to raise their issues. But when I am not allowed to speak then why should I stay here.”
“That’s why I have decided to resign as a Rajya Sabha member today (Tuesday),” Mayawati added.
Kurien said she can only call for a discussion after giving a notice under rule 267 that seeks adjournment of proceedings to take up an issue and not make a speech to initiate a discussion.
A discussion can begin only after the Chair, on the advise of the government, accepts the notice and agrees for a discussion.
Kurien rose from his seat in an attempt to calm her down but Mayawati refused to agree saying she has no right to be in the House if she cannot protect the rights of her community.


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One of the synthetic auxin is
The term auxin is applied to the indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) and to other natural and synthetic compounds having certain growth regulating properties.
NAA (Naphthalene Acetic Acid) and 2,4-D (2,4- dichlorophenoxy acetic acid) are synthetic auxins.
IAA and IBA (Indole Butyric Acid) have been isolated from plants. All these auxins have been used extensively in agricultural and horticultural practices.


Pharmaceutical / Chemical
High technical demands are made on industrial vibrators in sterile and hygienic fields. NetterVibration delivers vibrators and systems made of stainless steel, which are easy to clean. Our vibrators of the series L can be operated with sterile compressed air or nitrogen and are therefore suitable for the usage in clean rooms. Furthermore, special coatings increase the lifetime of our drives and protect them against aggressive detergents and environmental conditions.
We have an eye on your special production conditions and provide solutions for potentially explosive areas. NetterVibration delivers vibrators and systems of the category 2, which are suitable for operation in the Ex-zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.
Our vibration systems dispense and convey tablets, powders and granules. We provide special solutions for sieving, compacting, releasing and loosening of bulk material.
Our experienced application experts will gladly advise you on site and help you find and implement the right solution for your application. We will support you wherever and whenever you require our knowledge.
A Netter customer in the chemical manufacturing industry was working with a bulk solid chemical in powder form, filling barrels for delivery. Because the angle of repose for this specific material was relatively steep, a cone formed on the surface of the product as it was being fed into the barrel. In order to fill the barrel to its full capacity and place a lid on it, this cone had to be flattened.
Typically, we would advise the customer to fill the barrels on a compaction table, but due to limited space that was not an option. This case presented an additional challenge in that the solution had to be ATEX compliant because some of the materials were potentially explosive or flammable.
The customer purchased and began implementing a Netter NCT 29 E and a Netter NTS 50/01 EL, both of which are pneumatic vibrators, applying them to the barrels with two VAC 250 Twin GD vacuum systems. This leveled the surface of the product at the top of the barrel, allowing it to be completely filled and sealed with a cover. An additional benefit of the equipment they purchased is that the vacuum mounting is easily attached and detached from the sides of the barrels, so they can be moved quickly from barrel to barrel.
A chemical industry customer that manufactures additives for food and cosmetics faced a troublesome challenge in that they needed to feed product from a hopper within a tight space that was too small for a conventional conveyor system with multiple moving parts. Due to the configuration of the existing equipment, building a frame on the floor was not an option. Also, there was only room for a small angle of inclination in the space available.
The customer purchased and installed an enclosed hanging feeder equipped with a Netter NEG 501140 electric external vibrator, suspending it from above and insulating it with coil springs. Because both the feeder and the vibrator comprise a compact assembly, the limited space did not compromise the construction or mounting and throughput has been maximized.
A Netter customer in the chemical manufacturing industry working with a highly viscous fluid was experiencing difficulty in emptying the fluid from a barrel. Because the opening through which the fluid was draining was very small, emptying the barrel was a time-consuming process.
The customer purchased and installed a NTS 180 NF linear vibrator. The vibration applied to the barrel improved the flow of the fluid through the opening, reducing the amount of time it took to completely discharge the contents of the barrel. This resulted in a substantial increase in production capacity.
A Netter customer in the chemical manufacturing industry was experiencing substantial bridging and buildup of product inside its hoppers during emptying, especially when working with fine powders and substances that tended to retain slight amounts of moisture. This meant that the only way to achieve thorough emptying was to strike the sides of the hopper with a hammer or mallet, risking worker safety and potentially causing damage to the hopper.
The customer installed a PKL 740 pneumatic impactor powered by compressed air and fitted with an automation control. By delivering continuous, measured strikes to the side of the hopper with a piston, the PKL 740 made it possible to completely empty the product from the hopper.
A company was creating ceramics for dentures, an expensive product which had to be very pure due to its intended use in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. To ensure this purity, a person would check the ceramic pieces using a magnifying glass combined with a lamp. But before this person could check each single ceramic piece, they had to be separated from each other, because they would often fall too close together or lie on top of one another during the process.
NetterVibration solved this problem using pneumatic linear vibrators in tandem on a two-tray system. On the first tray, a NTK 8 AL vibrator separates the ceramic pieces as they fall out of the hopper. The second tray is quicker (driven by the NTK 18 AL), and its purpose is to increase the distance between the single ceramics pieces and convey them to the bin positioned at the output. Between the first and the second tray there is a “step” so that the ceramic pieces turn while falling onto the second tray so that the visual check can be performed again by looking at other sides of each piece.
The trays are made of electro-polished stainless steel to ensure the required high sanitation standards.
A NetterVibration customer in the chemical manufacturing industry was using a feeder system to fill boxes with a bulk solid powder for shipping. The feeder was configured to fill six boxes simultaneously. During the filling process, a cone-shaped mound formed on top of the material, extending above the top of the box.
The customer installed an NTK 8 AL pneumatic linear vibrator to the table, vibrating the boxes while and after they are filled, flattening the angle of repose and allowing for more product to be put in the box before closing and sealing it. As a result, the customer was able to ship more product on each truckload, substantially reducing shipping costs.
A power plant was experiencing decreased efficiency with a heat exchanger because the combustion gas fuel was creating ash deposits on the tubes. The ash buildup was acting as an insulator, obstructing the transfer of heat energy through the tube walls.
The company installed a PKL 8000 pneumatic impactor onto the heat exchanger along with an AP 117 timer that delivers a single stroke at 30-second intervals. The regular impacts prevent the ash from building up on the tubes, thus improving the transfer of heat energy through the tube walls. This has substantially increased the efficiency and service time of the equipment, while also improving profitability by reducing the amount of labor required for periodic regular cleaning.
A power plant in Northern Germany that uses biomass for fuel determined that they were experiencing reduced efficiency of their stainless steel heat exchanger. The reduced efficiency was caused by ash deposits produced by the combustion gases passing through the heat exchanger. The ash deposits had been building up on the outsides of the tubes and acted as an insulator, obstructing the transfer of heat energy through the tube walls.
After installing a NHK 25 high-frequency impactor onto the heat exchanger, ash build up on the tubes has been eliminated. This has substantially increased the efficiency and service time of the equipment, while also improving profitability by reducing the amount of labor required for regular periodic cleaning.
A NetterVibration customer in the chemical manufacturing industry, working with a 400-liter stainless steel hopper containing a fine bulk solid powder, faced significant challenges with flow, which led to inefficient emptying of the container. Build-up that included bridging, ratholing and material sticking to the interior sides was a constant problem, resulting in potential undesirable mixing between products and batches. Manual methods that included striking the sides of the hopper with a mallet were ineffective and increased the risk of injury to workers, as well as damage to the equipment.
To solve the problem, the customer installed a PKL 740 pneumatic impactor with elastomer plate EE and a sequence control system NASmini8 to the hopper. During the emptying process, the PKL 740 delivers three strokes to the hopper, improving flow, emptying it thoroughly and allowing it to be filled with a new product. To keep the material from bridging on an ongoing basis, the sequence control system NASmini8 is set to trigger the impactor so that it delivers continuous strokes to the hopper for five seconds at five-minute intervals.
As a result of the case study of our products, the customer was successful in optimizing flow and preventing bridging within the hopper. This eliminated the possibility of undesirable mixing between products and batches, while enhancing overall efficiency and worker safety.


Following a report that the vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been ordered to seek approval from President Muhammadu Buhari, in making decisions for agencies under his supervision, a Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Wednesday said the vice president’s office has been rendered useless, impotent and irrelevant. Osinbajo Prof. Osinbajo “But clearly, what has happened is that the VP’s office has been rendered impotent, useless and irrelevant”, a statement of the group read. EXPOSED: Buhari takes charge of his govt, orders Osinbajo to seek approval for agencies under him(Opens in a new browser tab) Recall that an online media had published a news article titled “EXCLUSIVE: Buhari directs Osinbajo to seek approvals for agencies under him”, noting that Buhari has stripped off the powers given to Osinbajo to make decisions and approve contracts, annual reports, annual accounts, and power to make regulations, among other key functions under his agencies. But in a quick response, Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to Osinbajo on Media and Publicity, said that Osinbajo remained committed to service of his fatherland. Akande also stated that the reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo did not follow due process in the supervision of agencies under him are false and misleading. He equally said that the report by the media which claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed Osinbajo to seek approvals for agencies under him was sensational. Akande said that the report suggested, falsely, that agencies under the supervision of the Vice President did not normally comply with established rules where presidential approvals were required. But reacting on Wednesday the spokesman for Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin said that the group is watching as the story develops, noting that it cannot jump into conclusion. In an interview with Punch, Odumakin opined, “We are watching as events unfold. We are studying the situation, but we must also not muddle up issues. “For now, we will not jump into any premature conclusion that this is about 2023 alone. Buhari dissolves Osinbajo led Economic Management Team (Opens in a new browser tab) “We will need more information to know whether it is political or whether there was abuse of office or process. “But the barrage of the last 48 hours shows that there is something wrong. “We will wait to have all the facts because we don’t want to say a Yoruba man is being attacked. “They may have had a justifiable reason to do so; but we are taking note of every development and at the appropriate time, we will make our position known. “But clearly, what has happened is that the VP’s office has been rendered impotent, useless and irrelevant.”
VP Osinbajo’s office has been rendered useless, irrelevant – Afenifere
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The Global FlyFisher
Simply the Best Place to go for Online Fly Fishing and Fly Tyinghttp://globalflyfisher.com/gallery/david-miller
UK artist David Miller has long been on our wanted list for the Fishy Artist series, and here we can feature some samples of his impressing art and some answers to a few questions.
David Miller's paintings pop up here and there when you browse the web. His style is beautiful and stunningly detailed with light and textures caught very accurately in every painting. I originally found his web site while searching for artists for our Fishy Artists series, and recently managed to hook up with him and ask him our usual series of questions. Here are his replies and some samples of his beuatiful art.
a) How did you start working with art and with fishing related art in particular?
I loved to draw and paint as a child and from my mid-teens wanted to pursue art as a career.
I studied wildlife art at college and soon gravitated towards specialising in fish.
b) Why fish and/or fishing?
I was an obsessive fisherman from the age of 10 when I began coarse fishing the ponds and canals of my home town.
I loved the photographs and illustrations in my growing library of angling books and soon started to draw and paint the species I fished for.
c) What is your preferred method of painting/drawing/producing your work - if any?
I do a lot of fieldwork to gather reference for my paintings - I catch fish to get close-up views and spend hours diving and snorkeling to observe them in their natural habitat. From a combination of memory and a vast library of photographs I have taken I develop my paintings. I work almost exclusively in oils, either on board or canvas.
d) Is the art your main source of income - if at all a source of income - and do you do other jobs as a supplement?
I work exclusively as a professional artist and have done so for the past 11 years. Before then I did a variety of other jobs To supplement my income.
e) Can people buy your art and if so, then in which form and where?
I sell originals and prints from my website, which was created 12 years ago by my wife and business partner Lisa.
The website gives my work a chance to be seen outside of the UK and I have sold work to clients in many different countries. I also show in (mostly) UK galleries though recently I have exhibited in The Netherlands.
f) Where do you currently live and work?
I live in a secluded wooded valley in West Wales with the rivers Taf and Towy close to home and the rugged Pembrokeshire coast on my doorstep.
You can find David's web page with prints for sale on his web site.
David is also on Facebook where you can see regular posts of art and even follow some paintings as David posts pictures of their progress.
David's paintings are also available in the form of a book - Beneath the Surface


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Amuleto Mexican Table is located at 484 Moody Street in Waltham. Long time industry veteran, Rogerio Padilla, is the general manager of the restaurant, which opened in 2015. The name Amuleto, translated to amulette in English, has a lot of significance in Mexican culture. The owner of an Amuleto is protected from danger or harm. The restaurant features the cuisines of many of the regions of Mexico. The traditional recipes are much lighter and finessed than the Tex-Mex fare that is popularly served elsewhere. Everything served at Amuleto Mexican Table is made daily from scratch, including fresh tortillas and tamales. Only the freshest and finest locally sourced ingredients are used in the restaurant. Rogerio takes great pride in his experienced and well trained staff. They provide outstanding service and can guide diners through the exciting menu. A popular item on the menu at Amuleto Mexican Table is the Pulpo Asado, grilled octopus with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and chili pepper. Other must try dishes are the Ceviche, featuring the fresh catch of the day, and Costillitas, which are baby back ribs rubbed with agave nÈctar, chipotle, and lime glaze. Another diner favorite is the Pollo al Mole Poblano, which is a roasted cornish game hen with homemade mole sauce, chayote and mexican rice. Rogerio recommends the the Fish Tacos, with grilled fish, pickled cabbage, pico de gallo, and chipotle cream, served with fresh homemade corn tortilla. Whatever you choose, remember to leave some room for dessert. Offerings include a Rice Pudding Brulee, Flan, and Mexican Chocolate Pudding. Amuleto Mexican Table does take-out, catering, and can host private events. The restaurant has a full bar and serves many specialty cocktails. There is a great selection of Mexican Beers and a wide variety of tequilas. Amuleto features a huge collection of over 30 versions of Mezcal; the well trained bartenders will be happy to help you navigate the list. If you are looking for some extraordinary Mexican cuisine, served in a fun and inviting atmosphere, stop in and see Rogerio at Amuleto Mexican Table today. His welcoming staff will ensure you have a great dining experience!
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Founded in 2003 by American entrepreneurs Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning and named after Serbian American inventor Nikola Tesla, Tesla, Inc. is one of the most familiar car brands in the world. The brand was previously known as Tesla Motors. The American company manufactures electric automobiles, solar panels, and batteries for cars and home power storage. Elon Musk became the largest shareholder of the company in 2004, and since 2008, he has served as CEO.
Tesla’s initial public offering was on the 29th of June 2010 and raised $226 million for the company. 3,300,000 shares of common stock were issued to the public at a price of $17.00 per share.
Tesla: The early beginnings
Tesla was formed in July 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, in San Carlos, California with the aim to engineer and mass produce an electric sports car. Eberhard acted as the chief executive officer (CEO) and Tarpenning as the chief financial officer (CFO) of Tesla. PayPal cofounder Elon Musk helped finance the venture with $30 million.
The first Tesla car
On the 19th of July 2006, Tesla unveiled its first prototype, the Roadster with an expected release in 2007. The invitation-only event took place in Santa Monica, California among a crowd of 350 people. The original Tesla Roadster used a lithium-ion battery pack and featured a driving range of nearly 250 miles. George Clooney was among the first to secure one of the first units in production by paying $100,000.
In 2008, Tesla Motors releases the Roadster. The car managed to reach 245 miles (394 km) on a single charge, and its performance was similar to that of many petrol-powered sports cars. Byers were given a federal tax credit of $7,500 for purchasing an electric car, but the Roadster’s price of $109,000 meant that the car was a luxury item reserved for the few. 2008: Elon Musk becomes CEO. In 2008, Eberhard and Tarpenning departed, and Musk took over as CEO.
In 2012, Tesla abandoned the manufacture of the Roadster to focus on the new Model S sedan. The Tesla Autopilot introduced semiautonomous driving in 2014 on the Model S (and later on other models). In 2012, Tesla created stations for charging batteries called Superchargers in the United States and Europe. Tesla owners could use these for free.
In 2015 a crossover vehicle, the Model X, was released. The Model X featured a battery range of about 340 miles (547 km) and could seat up to seven people.
In 2016, we have the appearance of large factories for producing batteries and vehicles. These Gigafactories first opened in Reno, Nevada, Buffalo, New York, and Shanghai, China.
The more affordable Model 3 sedan with a price tag of $35,000 begins to be produced in 2017. It becomes the best-selling electric car of all time.
In 2015, Tesla expanded its operations to include solar energy products such as batteries to store electric power from solar energy. The company the next year bought the solar panel company SolarCity. In 2017, following its expansion into other areas, Tesla Motors changed its name to Tesla, Inc.
Twitter and controversy
In 2018, following a series of “misleading” tweets where Musk claimed to take Tesla private, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged him with securities fraud. Tesla’s board rejected a proposed settlement from the SEC, which drove Tesla’s stock lower. The board finally agreed to settle. Both Tesla and Musk were charged with a $20 million fine.
In 2020, Tesla released the Model Y, which was cheaper than the Model X and was made from the same parts as the Model 3. Tesla announced the release of various other models throughout the 2020s, including a second version of the Roadster, a semi-trailer truck, and the Cybertruck, a pickup truck.
Acquisition of Twitter
More controversy followed Musk after his indecision to acquire Twitter. By April 2022 he became Twitter’s largest shareholder and was invited by Twitter to join its board of directors. While he accepted, he then declined the offer. The same month he proposed to buy Twitter, and his offer of $44 billion was eventually accepted on 25th of April 25. By July, he changed his mind again, and the company filed a lawsuit against Musk. Before the trial, Musk announced he would proceed to buy Twitter and the deal was closed on 27th of October 27. Since Musk bought Twitter, the Tesla stock has weakened. In order to finance the Twitter takeover, he sold billions of dollars’ worth of his Tesla holdings. But he also remained an active Twitter user, regularly posting provocative tweets targeting those with centre-to-left political views and whom he describes as enemies with a “woke mind virus.”
Tesla’s share price falls
Musk has been criticised for his tweets which have personally attacked different public figures. He took a shot at Antony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases by tweeting: “My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci.” Fauci is the top immunologist who disagreed with President Donald Trump on reopening the country in 2020. Musk was against the pandemic lockdowns and had challenged restrictions that affected Tesla’s factory in California.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described Musk’s tweets about Fauci as “incredibly dangerous” personal attacks. Tesla shareholder and Nia Impact Capital founder Kristin Hull tweeted: “So many issues with the Tesla brand when the board can’t rein in the CEO.” But is not just Musk’s controversial tweets that have had an impact on Tesla’s stocks. Economic conditions and delayed mass production of the pickup truck, the Cybertruck, have also had a negative impact.
Tesla is also facing criticism over years of delay in providing self-driving technology through software updates to its customers’ cars. Customers are suing Tesla and asking to be refunded for self-driving systems they paid for but never got delivered. False advertising around driver assistance systems such as Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving capability has also influenced the stock’s price. These systems are not safe to be driven without a human behind the steering wheel. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has investigated Tesla and has filed two separate complaints with the state’s Office of Administrative Hearings on the 28th of July 2022. The agency argued that Tesla made “untrue or misleading” claims about its vehicles’ autonomous driving capabilities.
Tesla cuts prices of Model S and Model X
On 6th of March 2023, Tesla Inc. (TSLA.O) cut prices on its two most expensive electric vehicles after Musk said recent price cuts on other models had fuelled demand. The price cuts ranged from 4% on Model S to 9% on Model X.
Musk has said Tesla intends to lower prices to increase demand after global discounts introduced in January led to increased orders. A new version of the Model 3—”Highland”—will go into production later this year, while a change to the Model Y—”Juniper”—is anticipated for next year.

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This is another one that will most likely be a boon rather than a bane to the player base, though time will tell just how 14years of experience will affect the economy of Classic WoW. There has been no concrete word on just how AddOns will work in Classic, but if the infrastructure of the game works the same as it does in retail, there is a good chance that most of the mods that work in retail will work in Classic. This means that quite a few people will be running around with a whole host of gathering, crafting, auctioning, and gold making mods. Now, those mods did exist back in Vanilla, but not in the same way they do now, and not as many people had them back then as will in Classic. This will drastically affect how effective the auction house will be, and hopefully will affect the economy as a whole in a positive way. Another thing that will most likely see a large increase in popularity is carry runs. These have steadily grown in popularity since Vanilla, and rest assured with the old 40 man raid size that there will be quite a few “Molten Core full carry master loot ON PST for prices GOLD ONLY” being spammed in trade chat. Whether tokens will be available in Classic has yet to be discussed, but if so it will have an enormous impact on the economy of Classic. This, in addition to the differences I will cover in the next section, will have a pretty large impact on the endgame of WoW Classic.
You create a meta where you're constantly buying gold. Gold is very important in vanilla consumables are the difference between being a hardcore raider and being a casual. The notion that wow token doesn't create inflation is incorrect. By giving every player the ability to buy gold you're increasing how much gold your average player will have. the 1% rich player who has the ingame gold to buy these tokens was not trading with that gold. But now they buy ingame time and the gold that was sitting in their pocket is now being used to trade, buy items, herbs, etc. now there's more gold in circulation. Now everything costs a little bit more gold. And if you're a player who's not buying wow tokens with real life money you have to farm just a little bit longer to compete. That's why wow token is bad.
Gold in World of Warcraft: Classic can be earned with a bit of luck too. By killing and looting mobs you might find some truly rare items. Some of them might be usable by you but others might not. Don’t just sell that piece of rare equipment to the nearest vendor as it can earn you quite a bit in the auction house. Especially if it’s an item for a level 50+ character.
There’s the reason why some players used to call the game World of Roguecraft. Rogue was one of the most popular classes in classic WoW and there’s a good reason for it. During vanilla, Rogues topped DPS meters in raids and dungeons, but their main strength was world PvP. Rogues could stealth through enemies avoiding unwanted engagements with the opposing faction. Additionally, a huge variety of crowd control abilities and high burst damage made them the worst nightmare for the cloth-wearing classes. However, Rogues were in a bit of disadvantage regarding end-game gearing since most of their gear pieces were useful to other in-game classes as well.
And for talent builds. I prefer to make my own talent builds. But I've been playing RPGs since the 8bit days so half the fun is building my own characters up. I already made and bookmarked 1 deep fire mage build, 2 elemental mage builds, and 2 deep frost mage builds. And I might remake them tomorrow if I read up on any good talent choices I left out my 1st 5 times lol. And I have multiple builds for the other classes I play too.
The fact that Cookie's Tenderizer from the Deadmines had +3 instead of +2 strength. The fact that the Stormwind south bank had one instead of two mailboxes. The fact that Jaina's Proudmore's name was "Jaina Proudmore" instead of "Jaina Proudless." Stuff like this isn't what mattered. It was arbitrary. If Cookie had dropped a shield instead of a mace and Jaina had been named Susan, nobody would have cared. It wasn't specific details like these that caused us to enjoy the game.
In OSRS, before bonds (their equivalent of tokens) were released, there was a strong gold industry, but most people who bought gold did so by buying bonds on the main game, then finding a dedicated 'swapper' who'd exchange their RS3 gold for an appropriate amount of OSRS gold (taking a cut for themselves, of course). I wonder if a similar system will pop up in classic wow
The leveling guides on my site are essentially speed leveling guides. My leveling guides are the same guides I use myself to speedrun to 60 on new servers to get 60 server first. I list many occasions where I tell the player to "die on purpose" to go faster. I tell the player to skip certain quests, because some quests are just not worth the time/XP. I list tricks and shortcuts to go faster so you can reach level 60 much quicker. I am still constantly going through them over and over again perfecting the guides to make them faster and easier to follow. For the most part, the guide can be followed without the need from other player's help, as the whole guide was made from a solo run anyways. Although I do list quests that can optionally be done if you have a group.
A demo of the game was available at BlizzCon 2018, and was downloadable on home computers for anyone who purchased a BlizzCon ticket or virtual ticket. The servers became available when Opening Ceremony started at BlizzCon 2018 and was set to end on November 8, but was extended until November 12. Players started at level 15, and the only available zones were Westfall and the Barrens. It was based on patch 1.13.0, essentially patch 1.12.0 ported to a modern infrastructure. The first day of the demo, there was a playtime limit of a cumulative 60 minutes with a cooldown of 90 minutes, applied through the BlizzCon Exhaustion debuff. The debuff was removed on the second day of BlizzCon 2018.
To fill our pool of beta and stress test participants, we’ll be choosing dedicated players who meet select criteria from both the WoW Classic beta opt-in and the standard Warcraft beta opt-in. Participants will also need to have an active subscription or active game time on their Battle.net Account. While opting-in to the beta is the primary way to make sure you’re in the running to join the test it doesn’t guarantee an invitation to the closed beta test. We may also consider additional factors such as how long a player has been subscribed to the game so that we have the right mix of players to ensure great feedback toward making WoW Classic the very best experience for the community.
In terms of what the World of Warcraft Classic Best Classes are, Warrior and Priest stand out almost instantly. This is partly due to the fact that Protection Warrior is the only viable Tank Class in WoW Vanilla Patch 1.12. Both the Proc Warrior and Priest are required for Raids and when combined in a PVP setting can be a fierce combo on the battlegrounds.
This option is better to use at level 40+. Higher level you are is better, more money you make then. All you do is farming dungeons or specific bosses. Here you kill a few birds with one stone: you get lots of experience (make sure you have all quests in your quest log, always ask your teammates to share) if you are still leveling; improve your current gear; and loads of loot (clothes, recipes, even crappy grey items selling for a lot to a vendor). If you are in a group, think about your groupmates if they need an item or not, don’t roll need on everything.
This is something that people really need to start to understand, not just for Classic or WoW but software developement in general. Fixing a bug isn't just flipping a switch or changing a single digit. You have a machine with literally hundreds of thousands of parts, designed by dozens of different people at different times over the course of 20 and more years. You change a single thing and it might break 50 other things in very subtle ways that might not even emerge until months later (i.e. the very high M+ keys some players got at the start of BfA).
I started playing with WoW Classic like a couple months. I would not call my self old school or a vanilla participant but damn much when I began playing WoW Classic has been alot more entertaining than it is now. I didn’t really care about this particular WoW Classic release until yesterday. I am actually hyped to play with this. We see more staff work in the world and participant connections. Folks rarely up set to do anything at the world that is open and seldom speak to each other. Ive gone multiple days where il try to begin convos with players and its literally like trying to start a conversation using a NPC.
Expected More That WoW Classic Will Resurrect That Hardcore Breed Of MMO That So Many Players Originally Fell In Love With. In World Of Warcraft Classic, It's Built Using Patch 1.12, Titled Drums Of War, Released On August 22, 2006, Equipment And Abilities Will Remain Stable In Order To Reflect The Minor Adjustment That Blizzard Made With Each Path While Dungeons, Raids, And PVP Features Will Constantly Change.
This is, in my opinion, the largest change that WoW Classic will have over Vanilla, and it’s something that simply can’t be undone. Back in Vanilla, guilds were very secretive over strategies of how to correctly defeat a boss. Videos of boss kills were virtually non-existent,and strategies on how to itemize and play various classes and specs were hard to come by, especially for newer players. This, in addition to the unforgiving raid requirements and difficult content, lead to a lot of the player base never really getting to see a lot of the endgame content. Those that did rarely ever did so efficiently, and it wasn’t uncommon for the best guild on any given server to take months to complete a raid tier. There is absolutely no way that this happens in Classic. The raids in Vanilla are very much a solved system by now. Every raid, and every boss and trash pack inside, has been thoroughly strategized and talked about to death over the last 14 years. Rest assured even if you and your friends never played Vanilla, someone in your raid party will know exactly what to do on every boss, exactly when the trash packs are going to respawn, and exactly what buffs and gear to get to prepare. That certainly doesn’t mean thatClassic raiding will be a cakewalk, but it will be different than how the majority of people stumbled through the content.
We spoke with two Blizzard developers who have been working on WoW Classic, and as they explained, recreating World of Warcraft 1.12 involved reintroducing bugs that have long since been patched out of the game. But even they have had to check their work against WoW’s long update history, since the time at which certain features were introduced or bugs removed has gotten a bit fuzzy.

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Pre-order your copy of SEEDS, MOLD Magazine Issue 05 here for a pre-order price of $18USD. Expected ship date is March 22.
With the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City, we were alarmed by the seismic effect the quarantine had on our already food insecure city. The pandemic amplified systemic inequities in our current food supply chain and the failures of our globalized approach to feeding ourselves and our communities. Inspired by the rise of local mutual aid groups and the Little Free Library movement, MOLD commissioned seed libraries from our favorite New York designers and chefs with the hope that their approach might inspire others to freely share seeds and stories within their communities and beyond.
Artist statement by Angela Dimayuga.
Photography by David Brandon Geeting for MOLD Magazine.
While in Grand Cayman on an artist residency, I decided to start saving these seeds because, at the time, everyone was working on their own Victory Gardens and doing simple propagating—putting scallion ends in water, rooting mint. The farm that I got produce from was Clarence Farm. Clarence, the farmer and owner, is originally from Cayman Brac, but his partner, Christine, is Filipino and the farmers there are also Filipino. These seeds are from his produce.
I love Clarence Farm because Clarence made intentional choices around why and what he’s farming. He’s a black Caymanian man who, as a young adult, worked in finance on Wall Street. After that bout in New York, he decided to come back home to become a developer. While developing land in Grand Cayman he discovered a natural well on one of the pieces of land he bought.
With the discovery of this natural well, he decided to pivot towards farming. Growing up in Cayman Brac, his family and neighbors were all practical at-home farmers, tending to their plots of land. Most Caymanian families have a fruit tree, like a mango tree or breadfruit tree—a direct relationship with foods that are part of the culture.
I was always getting local eggs, so in this seed library there are hibiscus, soursop and moringa seeds, amongst others. Clarence first gave me these moringa seeds and shared how you could eat them as a kind of herbal medicine. Like many Caymanian men, he eats two seeds a day, basically for a healthy prostate. Eating the seed reminds me of the effect of eating a Sichuan peppercorn, where the flavor stays in your mouth for 15 minutes. The moringa seed has a really medicinal, bitter flavor. I like it. There’s a level of sweetness, and if you drink water afterwards, the flavor lingers in your mouth.
I first tasted moringa in a simple soup in the Philippines when I was sick. I had it in Batangas, where my dad is from, which has a more jungle-y terrain. It’s a health soup, similar to what you might find in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, with a light chicken broth with medicinal herbs. We also braise green papaya, chayote or green mango until it’s really juicy. Then we add a lot of moringa and pepper leaves, which has such a beautiful flavor. But every time my mom made it for me in the United States, we used what we could find, so she would put spinach or Chinese water spinach in it instead. Getting to see an abundance of moringa in Batangas and understanding that it can kind of grow anywhere was really inspiring.
There are also a few commercial apple seeds. When I was in Grand Cayman, I was craving apples off season and buying mini bags of Honeycrisp apples. Through some research I learned that even if I planted those seeds, the apples that grow would be different—they wouldn’t produce “Honeycrisp” apples. The way we have commercial apples like Fuji, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp is from grafting. Mangoes are also commercially grown through grafting—these are things that we aren’t taught. I also learned from the internet about how the seeds of the mango are actually inside the mango pit—you can shake some of the pits and hear the seed inside. I saw a video of someone opening the pit up, putting a seed on a wet paper towel and then watching it sprout.
On the farm they have over 40 different varieties of mango. It was beautiful to spend time there during the fruiting season and to taste so many different types of mangoes! In the United States, we only get access to the Mexican mango, but there, I got to taste, like, 12 varieties of mango on Clarence Farm. My favorite mangoes I tasted were these medium-sized ones called C11s. They were so flavorful and not fibrous, so you could actually eat the whole fruit.
Christine’s favorite mango is this tiny two-inch mango called a greenskin mango, and the skin is so thin that you can actually eat it. On the island they’re called “Blackies,” a name that is not politically correct, but they got that nickname because the color of the mango is green when ripe. These green mangoes are more challenging and the yield for the fruits is quite low. They’re not commercially viable. When I tasted it, I described the experience of eating balut, which tastes like the concentration of a dozen eggs in one egg. To me, the mango flavor, even though the fruit was very fibrous, was so beautiful and concentrated.
I have friends who have problems with eating mango because, for them, it’s too fibrous, and it might get stuck in your teeth. So one of my favorite things to do as a chef is to challenge people when they say things like, “Oh, I don’t like mango.” If they understood that there were hundreds of different varieties of mangoes, and so many different ways of preparing it, we’d know that, “Well, maybe there’s a mango for you.”


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Ty Rattie showed well in the most extensive NHL action of his career last season, and the Blues have rewarded him accordingly.
On Wednesday, Rattie signed a one-year deal worth $650,000 — down from the $894,166 AAV he had on his last deal, but fully guaranteed because St. Louis signed him to a one-way contract.
Rattie, 23, had four goals and six points in just 13 games last year, spending most of his time in AHL Chicago. And it’s with Chicago where Rattie’s really made a name for himself, scoring 31, 21 and 17 goals over the last three campaigns.
The 32nd overall pick at the 2011 draft, Rattie looks as though he’s in line for a much more significant role with the Blues next season. Gone are the likes of veterans David Backes, Troy Brouwer and Steve Ott, which should open up more opportunities at forward.
St. Louis GM Doug Armstrong was also quiet in free agency, though he did bring back winger David Perron.

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