Savannah favorite American Aquarium rolled through The Jinx again Saturday night, this time supporting their excellent new crowd funded album Wolves. The show was sold out (rightfully so), the new songs sounded great live, and the band was the kind of tight that only comes with playing a few thousand shows together. Really, really, excellent, to the surprise of no one that has seen them in the last couple years.
Coy Campbell’s new project, Nightingale News, impressed, too. Coy’s songs had a little more “bite” live than the excellent Bell Rope recording, fleshed out by resonator guitar played lap steel style by Stu Harmening, upright bass courtesy of Rachael Shaner, and the drumming of Markus Kuhlmann. I’m very much looking forward to seeing them on a regular basis and getting more familiar with the songs. Super stuff.
I caught just enough of opener Don Chambers to get one decent pic.
More photos after the jump.


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Banana flakes, a dried form of bananas, aren’t commonly found in grocery stores, but you might stumble across them online or at your local health food market and supplement store. While not as widely known […]
In the ever-evolving quest for healthier alternatives to traditional sweeteners, apple sugar has emerged as a promising contender. This liquid sweetener, derived from the natural sweetness of apples, offers a unique combination of versatility and
Rose apples (Syzygium jambos) are unique and delicious fruits that are prized for their sweet, crisp flesh and distinctive rose-like flavor. Although native to Southeast Asia, rose apples are now being grown in parts of
Apple juice is a popular beverage enjoyed by many for its sweet and refreshing taste. Interestingly, apple juice is high in natural sugars and other compounds that stimulate the digestive tract and have a laxative
Among the endless options for fiber supplements available on the market, you may not have considered apple fiber. Apple fiber is a fantastic source of dietary fiber for people who struggle to get enough, and
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Monday, July 7, 2014
The Knix Mix Interview with Ki:Theory
I've been playing the 2 disc deluxe edition of Kitty Hawk, which dropped in April, on The Knix Mix since it arrived at the station. It's crazy good! The album, which you can download on the Ki:Theory website, features 6 unreleased Ki:Theory tracks and some amazing remixes. I was curious to interview the maestro behind the music, but what impressed me the most in chatting with Ki:Theory is that, despite his achievements, he is both genuine and modest.
Kitty Hawk is at times haunting and moody; at other times pounding and danceable. His rendition of "Stand by Me" is uniquely dark and moving. The vocals supplied by Maura Davis (of indie band Denali fame) add an engaging feminine energy to the tracks "I Wanna Run" and "Needles." While Ki:Theory's origins are alt rock, there are electronic elements to his music, which stands out on banging tracks like the Break Science remix of "Kitty Hawk" and "Lay Our Body Down." "Open Wound," both the original and the Odesza remix, and "Holiday Heart" are a couple of my personal favorite tracks off the album.
The Ki:Theory mini tour in support of the album had just begun when The Knix Mix live interview took place, but as of this blog post, the tour has come to a noteworthy conclusion. Ki:Theory played at Great Scott in Allston, Massachusetts on June 21st, so I hope local Knix Mix fans were able to make the trip! I wish I'd been in the audience for his hometown appearance in Richmond, Virginia on June 28th at Strange Matter. Maura Davis was scheduled to appear, and I imagine that had to be an epic event!
There are official videos for "Stand by Me" and "Venin," which you can find in links below. Give a listen to the complete Knix Mix interview with Ki:Theory here! Find out answers to questions you didn't even know you had. Like who would Ki:Theory choose, living or not, to sit down with for a meal and talk? I know, but you'll have to listen to find out!


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Dozens of Oregonians are killed every year by fuel economy standards on new cars. The situation may soon get even worse.
The federal government’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards impose average mile per gallon (mpg) requirements on every automaker’s yearly output of new cars. The current standard is (more…)
When Governor Kitzhaber argues that we should pursue revenue increases to balance the budget, let’s not forget that Oregon is a very high spending state. According to recently released U.S. Census data, Oregon state and local governments spend more per capita than all but seven other states. This stark fact bolsters the argument that the budget should be balanced by cutting spending, not by raising taxes.
Fourteen months ago, long before (more…)

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After a rapid decline in my health in 2015, I developed a kidney infection and was placed on high doses of antibiotics in January 2016. After unresolved pain impairing my ability to even walk at times, the antibiotic treatment was extended. The months that followed were a complete blur of ER visits and indescribable pain. I was going into anaphylaxis nearly every time I ate and had a constant migraine. I begged for the days to end and the sleep to come quick because for a moment, it wouldn’t hurt so much to be alive.
In just 24 hours, life as I knew it changed and has never been the same since. In February 2016, as service went in and out between Golden and Revelstoke, I found it harder and harder to breathe. Little did I know this was about to be my reality for the next few weeks. After taking Benadryl and trying to ride it out, I decided to call 911 where they instructed me to take my Epipen and was taken to the hospital when the ambulance arrived. The week that followed totaled about 5 more reactions, the last being the worst.
The hospital room was blurs of bright hospital lights and nurses faces flashing between moments of darkness. I was fighting to stay conscious muttering that I was okay. I felt a few pokes on my arms for an IV and heard the nurse apologize to me saying she just got off mat leave and wasn’t as ready as she thought she was for a fainting patient. I think I smiled hoping she’d know that meant it was okay. I don’t remember much after that. I woke up covered in blood on my right side where my IV was and felt like I was hit by a bus. I was told they had hit an artery in attempts to get a needle in for the IV. I took a deep breath and sighed with relief that it came no longer came with resistance. With high doses of steroids pumped into my body, I was finally able to go to back to my own house, to my own bed, where I set alarms every three and a half hours to keep up on my Benadryl and continue to take the steroid. No more chances.
The next month was exhausting, but I made it. From the illness and medications, I was having migraines every day. My joints and bones ached and I was constantly swollen while battling fevers, kidney pain, faintness and irritability from the steroids. Each time I ate, my symptoms would increase ten fold. I was hungry all the time, but afraid to eat because I knew I would only feel worse each time with the risk of anaphylaxis. The trouble was, I still had no idea why. I could no longer hold myself up to shower or walk myself to the bathroom, or even pour myself a glass of water. I was devastated that I could not complete even the simplest of tasks and fell to the floor where it took much longer than I’d like to admit to stand back up. I was fortunate enough to have someone help me through these physical barriers at this time and for that I beyond thankful.
Time passed and my journal entries became less of documenting of my journey and more begging for the pain to end, begging there wouldn’t have to be a tomorrow. I started to question life’s worth when there was no longer joy, only pain and sorrow.
I was losing hope I would ever get better. Everyone around me was moving forward and I was stuck in this horrible place with no help from the medical system. They diagnosed me with things like idiopathic anaphylaxis and neurological disorder of the intestines and bunch of things that had no treatment protocol and got me no closer to a resolution. I was desperate for some answers.
Through a variety of food and lifestyle changes discovered through research and alternative medicine practitioners, I was slowly becoming less and less of a fried vegetable. For the first time in months I started being able to drive myself to my appointments with PubMed articles and case studies printed out for my doctors to review of disorders that fit my symptoms and potential treatments. I backed myself with photos, symptom journals and food logs that covered every detail possible. Through support groups and communities I located names of specialists I wanted to see, lab work I wanted completed, and I even started to put my foot down when they tried to prescribe me anti depressants and told them no, I wasn’t depressed I was sick and it’s impacts on my life made me feel low at times.
My once pitiful life was developing purpose once again. Not because a miracle happened, but because I quit feeling so sorry for myself and started doing everything I could in my power to improve my quality of life. I realized at the end of the day the only person who can really fight for you, is you. Yes I still had and still have bouts of anaphylaxis and horrible relapses, but I can still take steps every day to work on my quality of life regardless of the things I cannot control, which included my health.
It took months of ups and downs to isolate some of my triggers whether it was food, environmental, or relationships, yet I still don’t know them all. In August 2016 I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, but truthfully my diagnosis didn’t change much more than adding another medication to the list and allowing me to focus my research efforts. Basically from years of having Lyme disease left untreated in my body, it has manifested and severely disrupted my immune system causing these reactions. It can no longer allowing it to distinguish right from wrong. I avoid my known triggers, but it often tends to overreact at its leisure regardless of what I do.
In August 2017 I had a bone marrow biopsy checking for Mastocytosis and hidden cancer. It came back clear thankfully, but the pain from the procedure lingers even a year later. Two weeks after I had my first seizure and I have been having daily seizures for 8 months now. It has been ever challenging as I trudge forward with a great deal of unanswered questions and a medical system that does not recognize Lyme, but I try to remain hopeful for better days.
I am incredibly thankful for the support of my family, my boyfriend, and friends throughout this part of my life and its entirety as well as the health care practitioners who have helped in every way they could. I am grateful for every single person who has chosen to stay a part of my life as it has evolved. I only hope that as the years pass we continue to learn and grow through the life’s challenges together and become our best selves. I know that my journey will be full of ups and downs, but I also know that yours will be too.
Today, I am stronger. I carry around bags of medications and supplements everywhere I go. I am on 34 different medications and supplements, seeing 4 main doctors, 12 other health care practitioners, and have had 18 anaphylactic episodes in the last year and a half. I travel regularly to appointments in Calgary and Edmonton for care I couldn’t find in BC. I am on wait lists (1-2years) for both a Lyme Disease Specialist in Calgary and the Women’s Complex Chronic Disease Clinic in Vancouver. I get tired easily and am almost always in pain, some days more than others, but I look back and can’t believe the progress I have made not only in my health, but also as a person. Now when I relapse and have to submit to being carried to the bathroom or rushed to ER, I know that is won’t last forever. My immune complications and treatment protocols constantly change and I am just trying to continue to find a balance with medication, diet, exercise, mentality and to live fully when I am well enough to.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and share my journey with you. There is so much we can learn from stories if we open our hearts and minds and I would like to encourage you to do the same. Together we are stronger and wiser and can accomplish so much more. My goal is to regain my health and support others who walk similar paths and to encourage us all to slow down and really enjoy all life has to offer.

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A man and a woman were shot Saturday evening in Fair Park.
It started with a knock at the door and was followed with a gunshot. The end result was a grandmother killed in front of her grandchildren. Barbara Strain’s family may never know why she was murdered that day, or who pulled the trigger.
Police in Dallas are focused on a daylight murder and the search for at least two gunmen. Earnest Griffith Jr. would have been 41-years-old today. Instead, he was shot and killed while sitting outside a convenience store.

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A very interesting column in Today's Zaman.
This is an issue very few people would anticipate when facing a move to Turkey.
In Western cultures it's unacceptable to mention someone's weight, but in Turkey it's fair game.
Do you think as a new expat - or visitor - you should put up with the comments, putting it down to a cultural difference? Or is it simply unacceptable?

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it shows them defraging the ssd's. so i guess what i'm asking is , is it (safe)
to (defrag) the drives or not?
In fact: Defrag a SSD is ... useless. As the random access time is the same wherever the data is, the fragmentation has no effect.
And: The Flash memory cells of an SSD have a life time in terms of "switch times" (O to 1 ... 1 to 0). Defrag may accelerate the usure of the memory cells.
SSD have a controller which move data on the less used zone... Then a defrag software will break all the work of this controller.
Defraging an SSD is not a good idea
So for this vidéo, they certainly mde it for the fun and just ofr the perf time of defrag 6TB in few seconds (try this on a 6TB HDD.. and take a long break!)


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President Goodluck Jonathan has said the consistent denigration of his government and attacks on his person by former President Olusegun Obasanjo was far from being ultraistic, describing Obasanjo’s actions of late as self-serving.
Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Reuben Abati, Jonathan said Obasanjo has been involved in a scheme to force an Interim National Government on Nigeria, a reason he has not seen anything good in his administration.
He said Obasanjo was also aiming to create crises and confusion in Nigeria and had hoped to benefit from such by his scheme to head an Interim Government he has been working to achieve.
A statement released by Abati and made available to Newspot Nigeria said the plots by Obasanjo and his supporters within and outside Nigeria will fail since President Jonathan has been faithful to his oath of office in protecting Nigeria.
Jonathan’s reaction is coming on the heels of earlier remarks by his predecessor that the President forced the postponement of the general election on Nigerians because he had aimed to continue in office at all costs.
The Statement read, “Chief Obasanjo’s plot with others within and outside the country to thwart the general elections and foist an unconstitutional Interim National Government, which he hopes to head on the nation is well known to us, but by the Grace of God Almighty, his odious plan to return to power through the back door will fail woefully.
“We know very well that it is in pursuit of this nefarious plot that the former President continues to sow the seeds of discord and crises in the polity by purporting to remain in the ruling party while openly consorting with the opposition, endorsing its candidates and predicting victory for opposition candidates in a manner most unbecoming of a supposed elder statesman.
“As we have had cause to say before, it is most regrettable indeed that a man like Chief Obasanjo, who should know better, chooses to repeatedly, wantonly, and maliciously impugn the integrity of a sitting President of his country for the primary purpose of self-promotion.
“It is obvious from Chief Obasanjo’s serial vituperations against President Jonathan who is doing his best to positively transform Nigeria for the benefit of all of its people that he has willfully chosen to close his eyes to the present administration’s good works and intentions.
“For reasons best known to him, Chief Obasanjo has set his mind on regime change by fair or foul means.
“Otherwise, it would be completely senseless, irrational and out of place for Chief Obasanjo, who still claims to belong to the same party as the President, to accuse President Jonathan of plotting to win the rescheduled presidential elections by “hook or crook” and planning to plunge the nation into crisis if he loses the election.
“For the record, President Jonathan has no such intention and will continue to give the greatest possible support to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant federal agencies to ensure that the rescheduled elections are successfully conducted.
“Thankfully, the vast majority of Nigerians who are patriotic and right-thinking cannot be fooled by Chief Obasanjo’s antics. We urge them to be assured that President Jonathan’s commitment to democracy in all its ramifications remains constant and that he will never be party to the use of any unlawful means to remain in office or gain political advantage over his opponents.
“The President stands by his commitment, which he reaffirmed on national television last Wednesday that on his watch, all elections in Nigeria, will be free, fair and credible, and that all certified election results will be respected.
“As President Jonathan has also assured the nation, the rescheduling of the general elections was in the best interest of the nation and was never driven by any ulterior motive on the part of government as Chief Obasanjo and others have alleged.
“President Jonathan will continue to put his best efforts into giving Nigeria quality leadership and will not be distracted from his purpose by unwarranted and needless criticism by persons who ought to know better. The President also continues to trust in the good judgment of Nigerians and to believe that in appreciation of his sincere efforts to move the country forward over the past four years, they will re-elect him for a second term on March 28, 2015 with a mandate to pursue his agenda for national transformation to a successful conclusion”.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday renewed his diatribe against President Goodluck Jonathan over the rescheduled general election, accusing him of plotting to emerge victorious “by hook or by crook”. The former President accused Jonathan of having a grand plan to create confusion and plunge the nation into chaos if his plan fails. Addressing reporters at his residence in Abeokuta on a day initially slated for the Presidential election before it was rescheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to March 28, the former President warned that Jonathan was treading the path trod by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, who orchestrated a shift in election date in that country, lost the poll to Alassane Ouattara when the elections eventually held but refused to hand over power, and consequently plunged his nation into turmoil.
He said the poll shift was forced on the electoral commission as part of a script.
“Either the President is following his own grand plan or he and his associates are working the script. They are playing a script which of course must have got his endorsement if not initiated by him,” he said.
Obasanjo said, “what is observable and what would appear to be happening is that the President has a grand plan, a grand plan to ensure that by hook or by crook he wins the election or if it all fails, he scuttles it and creates chaos, confusion and unpleasantness in the whole country because it is the duty and function and (the) responsibility of the security officers to provide security”, he said while faulting the premises upon which the poll shift was based.


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The 11th edition of the Rencontres Internationales de l’Eolien Offshore Flottant (FOWT) will be held from April 24 to 26, 2024 in Marseille.
The aim of FOWT is to drive the industry forward and accelerate its integration into the renewable energy mix.
The event is designed to generate constructive discussions between the various players and stakeholders in this emerging industry. That’s why the organizing committee has set a very affordable registration fee, and has decided to ban the “pay to speak” principle.
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For most of her adult life, Debra Dieterich has lived without health insurance.
She doesn't remember a time when she didn't worry about developing a serious illness, having to have surgery or spending an extended amount of time in a hospital.
It's been a roll of the dice.
Not because she's a risk taker. She would love to have health insurance, she said. But the Hagerstown woman always has been employed by companies where health insurance wasn't offered or has worked part time and wasn't eligible for coverage.
The cost of obtaining private insurance, she said, is out of her reach.
It's an issue millions of Americans wrestle with every day — a fact of life that crosses geographic, economic and racial boundaries.
And every day, they have to make hard choices. Do you buy food or buy medicine? Do you spend money to go to a doctor or use the money so your child can go?
Dieterich said she never wanted to be in a position of asking for help. But with mounting health problems, including rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol and acid reflux, she needed medical attention.
So she turned to the Community Free Clinic, where she has been a patient for about five years.
At one time, she was visiting the clinic every three months. Now, she said, she has appointments about once a month.
"If I didn't have the clinic, I wouldn't have anything," she said. "I don't know what I would do without the clinic. I know I wouldn't be getting the care I need because I couldn't afford to go to a regular physician. I'm very grateful."
Dieterich, 55, has been married for 18 years and has two sons.
Her husband, 56, once worked for Verizon, but now is on disability because of Parkinson's disease and Lyme disease.
"He gets Medicare because of his disability," Dieterich said. "But he still has to pay toward some of his medical bills."
He also takes a lot of prescription medications, she said.
So does Dieterich.
"With my health issues, medication is part of the treatment," she said. "And everything is expensive. The Lipitor I take for my cholesterol is about $100 a month. Plus, I have other medications, especially for the arthritis. The Community Free Clinic takes care of my prescriptions. Otherwise, I couldn't afford them."
Even with assistance from the clinic, Dieterich said that with today's economy, the couple only can stretch their budget so far.
"We can't do anything or go anywhere," she said. "It takes money, and our money has to go for other things, like paying for fuel oil."
Last year, Dieterich said, it cost about $400 for 100 gallons of oil.
"This year, I'm sure it will be a lot more. And that's only for a month, maybe a month and a half," she said. "I don't want cold weather to come."
Dieterich said she has just started a part-time job at a grocery store. She previously worked at Sam's Club and was drawing unemployment until she landed her current job.
"I was in my fifth year at Sam's when I got laid off," she said.
Dieterich said the couple is more fortunate than others because their mobile home is paid for.
"We have utility bills and food. But I mainly buy what we need at the grocery store — like milk, bread and eggs," she said. "And I buy other things when they're on sale and try to stock up. I'm a smart buyer."
There is no such thing as an entertainment budget.
"Just television and DVDs," she said.
The couple doesn't have a clothes budget, either, Dieterich said. But when they do need articles of clothing, "I wait until they go on sale."
Dieterich said she and her husband, who have an income of more than $25,000, have learned to cut corners to survive.
"But all my life, I've lived paycheck to paycheck," she said. "It's impossible to save money or put money back for retirement. How can you when all your bills are taking it? And prices continue to go up for everything and paychecks haven't kept pace. You can't get ahead."
But she refuses to let herself get down about it.
"It's a struggle, but we make ends meet," she said. "And as long as we have food, a warm place to live and we're able to pay our bills, I feel we're very lucky — luckier than so many people."
She does, however, worry about what the future will hold for her three grandchildren.
"I'm hopeful things will get better," she said.
Debra Dieterich's monthly budget
Mortgage: Mobile home paid off
Food: About $220
Clothing: Buys clothes when needed and only when on sale.
Entertainment: No money budgeted; television and DVDs.
Utilities: $400 for 100 gallons of fuel oil last winter. Expects it to be higher this year. $60 for electric.
Medical: No health care insurance. Receives medical treatment and prescriptions from Community Free Clinic. Husband is on disability and Medicare.

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American Heritage's boys golf team graduated four of its top five golfers, yet there is reason for optimism that the Patriots could repeat its state championship performance from a year ago.
American Heritage returns senior Ty Strafaci and added two key transfers in junior Jonathan Cachon (from Cypress Bay) and senior Daniel Gonzalez-Quevedo (Archbishop McCarthy).
"My boys look strong," said American Heritage coach Brandt Moser. "You don't replace a Jorge Garcia, Kristian Caparros or Matt Mourin, but the two transfers will help tremendously."
Garcia, a two-time Sun Sentinel Player of the Year now at Florida, won the state title by two shots over...


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Intention to Do Research in Universities - A Literature Review
Rajapakse& Gunatilaka(2016)" Intention to do research in Universities - A literature review" EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD) Volume: 1 | Issue : 9 | November | 2016
5 Pages Posted: 24 Dec 2016
Date Written: December 23, 2016
Research has become the order of the day as survival and growth of organizations depend on new knowledge. Universities are a terrain for research as knowledge of students and teachers are pooled and facilitated by the existing infrastructure. Within this backdrop universities are expected to involve in research more and more but in contrast universities are concentrating more on teaching and practical training. Thus it is significant to identify attitudes towards research, role of supervisors in motivating research and gender differences in determining the level of research at universities. A significant number of studies highlight that student’s attitudes towards research is a significant determinant in their decision to do research. Accordingly undergraduate and postgraduate students’ beliefs, attitudes, self-efficacy, and motivation about research influence their interest in doing research. There are indications of female students’ low involvement in research especially at the postgraduate level. Irrespective of the level of study academics have to play a key role in promoting research in universities.
Keywords: Research, Universities, Attitudes, Gender, Role of supervisors
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A Comprehensive List of
Different Types of Trucking Companies
The trucking industry plays a pivotal role in the economy's progress in places like Canada and the United States. It represents one of the largest revenue streams and moves 11 billion tons of goods which amounts to almost 70 percent.
The trucking companies generate massive revenue for the nation and employ millions of drivers every year. Though the face of the industry is changing, it is as vital to the economy as it was decades ago. Since these companies are integral, it's no surprise many of them have become high ranking regarding business. Yet, various trucking companies exist, and it's important to know what they are so you know if their services align with your needs.
Dry Van Trucker
The companies dealing with dry van transportation move dry and non-perishable cargo that are easy to move. These are often parcelled and hauled in one rectangular trailer connected to a semi-truck. It gives a decent position to start a career as a commercial truck driver since there is no need to unload the commodities transported.
The trailer is also easy to load via the back door. Drivers don't need extensive knowledge or skills about the safety and security of the goods. Dry can trucker drivers must possess a certain driving licence class to drive across certain places (e.g., interstate). A hazmat may also be required based on the type of cargo transported.
Regarding cargo and shape, flatbed truckers are quite different compared to tractor-trailers. These are open-air trailers carrying oversized and cumbersome vehicles, pieces of machinery, and heavy dry goods. It indicates that drivers must have industry-specific skills and expertise to undertake flatbed hauling.
Flatbed trucking professionals need to be experienced in securing heavy and difficult cargo with the help of chains, tarps, straps, or other tools. These people have sound knowledge about the various kinds of goods they are transporting. And the advanced skills and experiences needed for flatbed trucking indicate higher pay for these truckers.
Like dry van truckers, flatbed truckers must also obtain a certain driving licence class. It accounts for the weight of the trailer and the truck combined. If hazardous materials are moved in the flatbeds, the drivers also need to have an additional H or X endorsement.
It is one of the most popular trucking companies for the most part. The tanker truckers mainly haul gases and liquids held in cylindrical tanks attached to trailers. The flatbeds or trailer beds position the tankers horizontally. Similar to flatbed haulers, tanker drivers also need to possess special skills.
Such drivers are also responsible for chemicals that can have hazardous impacts on the environment or fatal consequences when released. Therefore, it's crucial for tanker drivers to be adept in loading and unloading these hazardous substances, reading gauges, record keeping, and transportation laws. Alongside more certain driving class licences, tanker haulers require N and X endorsements when transporting any hazardous materials.
According to some people, heavy haulers and flatbed truckers are the same, the only difference being the load. But the differences are also found in the type of cargo or trailer design. Heavy haul trailers are designed to carry large substances like blades, equipment, and even solar panels. Trailers for heavy hauling include lowboys, two-level trailers and step-decks, extendable or telescopic trailers, and flatbed trailers.
Drivers must be comfortable and trained to operate these vehicles. That is because the additional weight, wide turns, steering, and slopes can make it difficult to manoeuvre the vehicle. That's why trucking companies have a team of loading specialists, route planners, and pilot vehicles to ensure safe and proper delivery.
The trucking industry is critical to the global transportation sector. No matter what, there is always the demand for proper transportation. For some trucking companies, it means taking care of the movement of goods and commodities along highways and roads. But some major trucking companies across the globe offer other kinds of transportation, including sea, air, and rail. Many provide logistics and supply-chain management services to pave the way for faster deliveries at a much-reduced cost to various destinations. Knowing what a trucking company offers is imperative for proper transportation.


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Americans share how welcoming refugees changed their lives.
Stories of Welcome
Refugees and asylum seekers are people with lives we can all recognize. They are mothers, fathers, daughters and sons. They are neighbors, teachers, students, business owners and employees—including the essential workers keeping us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sometimes, they are our closest friends.
Despite the overwhelming evidence in favor of welcoming refugees, the Trump Administration has closed the door on them. Read and share these powerful stories to help us spread the word: When we welcome refugees, they change our lives—and our communities—for the better.
of the world’s refugees—only those most at risk—have a chance to resettle in the U.S. or another welcoming country.
Most are widows, orphans or victims of rape, torture, religious persecution, political oppression and terror. There are 26 million refugees worldwide.Read more
refugees were due to be admitted to the U.S. in fiscal year 2020—the lowest refugee admission ceiling ever.
The Trump Administration will not hit even that historically low goal. Before President Trump took office the average annual goal was 95,000.Learn more
of the 4,000 Iraqis due to be admitted under a special visa in 2020—all because their work with the U.S. military put them in danger—have been resettled.
When it comes to refugees like these Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, the administration is ignoring its own stated priorities and goals.Get the facts


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Sync is good for imported parts from other system and Non-sheet metal parts.
I don't use sync because my focus is sheet metal.
The area Sync really falls down is flat pattern controls and editing the gage of a material (Gage = Thickness and Bend radius)
Also w/ frames you have to make a choice early on. The Frame sections have to be either sync or ordered. I chose ordered.
Within a single part, you can do ordered work on top of Sync, but you can't do Sync work on top of Ordered. If this was the other way around I would be VERY motivated to use Sync.
I need the "basics" of my models to be ordered. Since I can't use sync on top of ordered, I don't use it at all.
From a conceptual standpoint, ordered maintains relations to creation sketches. In sync, sketches are used to start part creation, but once the part exist, the sketch removed.
If you need to have 100% control of your sketch you should use Ordered.
With complicated Geometries you have to edit the Sketch more than on time and this is guarantied with Ordered.
But I like and use Synchronous "with Sheet Metals too". Just in view cases for examples "Rail profiles" I used Ordered to be able to control every details and make controled changes.


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Q & AI hear so much about fermented foods like kombucha, but I don’t like their taste and they unsettle my tummy. How can I boost gut health without fermented foods? Sue Lim, via email
It’s perfectly okay not to enjoy the taste of fermented foods and drinks, and there are plenty of other strategies to help you look after your gut health. Most importantly, you can eat a diverse array of plant foods. We should all be aiming for 30 plants each week — and that doesn’t just include vegetables. Enjoy a variety of fruit, vegetables whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes.
One of the key health benefits of a diet rich in plant foods is the fi bre content. This keeps your digestive system healthy by moving things through, and also provides fuel for your gut microbes. The microbes actually ferment the fibres themselves, to create short-chain fatty acids, which play a key role in keeping the cells of your digestive tract healthy. Staying well hydrated by drinking enough water each day will also help prevent constipation.
Want to add more plant foods to your week? Start by filling half your plate with colourful vegies, swap white bread/rice/pasta for wholegrain varieties, and try adding 2–3 meat-free meals to your weekly rotation. It all adds up! Chloe McLeod is an Advanced Sports Dietitian, co-owner of Health & Performance Collective, and founder of The FODMAP Challenge. You can connect with Chloe at
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Lawn Care Genoa, IL Experts on Epsom Salt: 4 Concrete Benefits It Has in the Garden
Epsom Salt (hydrated magnesium sulfate) is a natural mineral originating from Epson, United Kingdom. Today, many people have Epsom Salt around the house, as it is a natural home remedy. In the last years, gardeners and lawn care specialists started recommending Epsom Salt as a great organic companion for the garden as well. It is considered one of the best natural fertilizers one can have around the house, as it provides the necessary magnesium to the soil and plants. Moreover, it is used to increase nutrient absorption, counter transplant shock and improve seed germination. Today, lawn care Genoa, IL experts decided to take a closer look at the Epsom Salt and reveal four concrete benefits is has in the garden.
1. Helps Roses Thrive
Roses love magnesium and they seem to have a soft spot for Epsom salt. It increases chlorophyll production, leading to darker, lush leaves. It helps roses grow new canes at the base of the plant and triggers the development of more blossoms. It should be used when you plant the roses, when you see the signs of new growth and again when the flowers are in full bloom. Mix Epsom salt in water and feed it to your roses, they will grow bountiful, beautiful and healthy.
2. Improves the Health (and Taste) of Tomatoes
Tomatoes usually lack calcium and this is why most tomato fertilizers contain calcium. However, tomatoes are also prone to magnesium deficiencies, and this is where the Epsom Salt comes up. Lawn care Rockton, OH specialists also emphasize on the role of the Epsom Salt in the development of tomatoes’ taste. Treated twice a week with an Epsom Salt solution (sprayed foliage or watered), tomatoes will grow better, stronger and become sweeter.
3. Makes Fruits and Berries Sweeter
The same principle applies to fruit trees, berries shrubs and nut trees: Epsom Salt intensifies the production of chlorophyll. The more energy a plant manages, the more sugar is produced. Similar with the enhancement of tomatoes, you can treat fruit trees, vines, shrubs and nut trees with Epsom Salt solutions and enjoy a thriving vegetable garden or orchard. Since it is an organic fertilizer, there’s no such thing as too much Epsom Salt. However, to get the mixtures right for maximum efficiency, you should consult with your local lawn care Genoa, IL specialists.
4. Aids Peppers in Their Development
If you love some hot fresh peppers at your table and you are willing to grow them in your garden, then all you have to do is feed them Epsom Salt for health, increase of fruit quantity ratio and divine taste. If you water the peppers with an Epsom Salt-water mixture, you will enjoy higher yields of larger, crunchier, healthier peppers.
Ask your lawn care Genoa, IL experts to help you make the best Epsom Salt solutions for your plants, flowers and fruits. Don’t forget to water the turf and the flowers and you won’t regret anything.

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Police officers have arrested two suspected assassins who are said to have been involved in a plot to kill a woman known as Maureen Chebet.
The assassins were allegedly sent by Chebet’s sister-in-law on Saturday, August 1, over disputed family property. She, however, was able to get audio recordings where the trio was making cash negotiations.
The duo was offered Ksh5,000 for the task. Ksh3,000 before the assassination and Ksh2,000 once the task was completed.
“They had already acquired a vehicle and fuelled it. They wanted to hack me to death and throw my body in a forest,” Chebet told Citizen TV reporters.
Chebet reported the matter to Kisii Central Police Station. The culprits were arrested and later arraigned at Kisii Law court over the attempted murder of Chebet.
Nevertheless, they were released on a Ksh 10,000 cash bail each.
Chebet now says that she fears for her life following the numerous death threats that she keeps receiving.
“I pray that I will be given police protection because my life is at risk,” she continued.
Kisii County Commander Jebel Munene indicated that among the reasons the trio was released was to avoid overcrowding in remand facilities as a measure to contain Covid-19.
He added that officers were pursuing leads that link the suspects to criminal gangs that have been terrorizing residents in the county.


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Interestingly, Viswanathan Anand figures in most of the novel attempts made by organisers in the last 15 years when they finalised the venue for the big chess events. (TOI Photo)
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CHENNAI: Chess has always struggled to attract spectators. No wonder, organisers of top-flight chess championships often tried to hold them in special places. This year's World Chess Championship between Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand of Israel starting on May 10 will be held in one of Moscow's historic landmarks, the Tretyakov Art Gallery founded in 1856.
Interestingly, Anand figures in most of the novel attempts made by organisers in the last 15 years when they finalised the venue for the big chess events. In an effort to invite global attention, the Professional Chess Association held the Anand-Gary Kasparov world title match on top of the World Trade Centre in New York in 1995.
Though India hosted many world events since 1993, the venues have always been hotels with the emphasis on the players' physical comfort. But Moscow has its own menu for a World chess match coming back to the Russian capital after 25 years.
"Moscow as a venue is always special. It is like playing in the heart of chessland. I am sure the event will be very well organised and I hope that spectators get to enjoy the games," Viswanathan Anand told TOI ahead of his match with Gelfand.
Moscow's noted art collector, merchant and industrialist Pavel Tretyakov (1832-1898) acquired his first paintings by contemporary Russian artists and founded a museum, the first of its kind in the country. Today the State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and one of the greatest museums in the world.
Businessman Andrei Filatov, the sponsor of the Anand-Gelfand match and a chess player, knows the significance of the occasion. "In one sense art, music, chess and science are all related spheres. Whichever fan you look at, they're either a doctor of science or a musician. The fact that none of these areas has much money is another matter: it's not golf or show business," says former world champion Vladimir Kramnik.
"My match against Anand took place in Bonn (2008), in a big exhibition centre. There are always lots of exhibitions there, with lots of interested and cultured people. That's a great audience for chess. And it's not a matter of cheap popularisation, like playing in a casino or a club," recalls Kramnik. "When the game is played in the Tretyakov or, for example, the Louvre, chess acquires a completely different status."
Anatoly Karpov had the sweet experience of beating Anand in the world title match in 1998 at the Olympic Museum at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne. That was when Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the world chess federation (FIDE) president, wanted to take chess to the Olympic family. Though the new president has not succeeded in getting the Olympic nod for chess, he has at least showcased one of FIDE's big matches at the IOC headquarters. Karpov won a close match against Anand but his memory of playing in a museum was in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam in 1976.
"It was a strong international tournament, and I got a lot of pleasure from going to look at a picture between moves, something I did over two weeks. I played fast those days," said the former world champion. India has many castles and palaces with chess history and the national federation could take a cue from Moscow's choice of venue when it hosts the next world championship in 2013-14.

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Australia second row linked with a move to Premiership side London Irish
Last Updated: 31/07/20 8:07am
Wallabies Test centurion Rob Simmons has confirmed he will leave the New South Wales Waratahs at the end of the Super Rugby AU competition to take a deal overseas.
Simmons has been linked with a move to English Premiership club London Irish where he is expected to form an all-Australian second row with Wallaby Adam Coleman.
Simmons, who took over the Waratahs captaincy after Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper gave it up pre-season, said it was a “tough decision” to leave but time for a new opportunity.
“Timing with situations like this can’t always be perfect, but the Waratahs have been fantastic in understanding my desire to take on a new challenge,” the 31-year-old said in a statement on Friday.
“I’ve loved my time in Super Rugby and the last few years with the Waratahs, it’s a wonderful organisation and it’s been an honour to lead this group throughout 2020.”
Simmons joined the Waratahs in 2018 after 114 matches with the Queensland Reds.
The Waratahs are second-bottom midway through the five-team Super Rugby AU with one win from four games.
“His leadership and influence over our squad has been outstanding to witness – particularly given the challenges we’ve all recently faced,” Waratahs coach Rob Penney said.


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Fly Tying is every Sunday from 11am to 3pm at the Founder’s Room
For those of you that missed Chris’s presentation below are two links.
This link is for his presentation.
This link is for his Bio.
A great article about the river. While it is dated it still very much applies to today.
Jen Hemmert is the current CDFW Wild Trout Biologist for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. She works under the Heritage and Wild Trout Program (HWTP) based out of Fisheries Branch in Sacramento and works on projects to access and manage the trout populations of forested streams within these counties. She fills a fisheries positional need, that was vacant for some years by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. During the in-between years, the wild trout and natural resources were continued to be assessed and data collected by other CDFW regional and Fisheries Branch trout biologists until she pivoted into her new role with CDFW. For the six previous years of her CDFW career, she managed reservoir and lake fisheries in these same two counties plus Imperial County, which included projects on the Colorado River. Since she started working for Region 6, she has always had a leadership role in the CDFW trout stocking aspect of recreational fisheries of lakes and streams in Southern California, and works under Sport Fish Restoration Grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Before joining CDFW, she worked for the State under the Department of Water Resources in both their field office in West Sacramento and Bay Delta Office in downtown. Her many projects in the Central Valley included tracking juvenile chinook salmon through the Bay-Delta waterways and assessing impacts of predation of salmonids by striped bass movements and habitat preferences. Both of these projects were focused on GPS telemetry tracking of fish using surgically implanted tags and corresponding GPS receivers placed throughout tributaries, rivers, streams, and canals of the Sacramento River Watershed spanning hundreds of stream miles out to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Lastly, she worked for UC Davis as an associate researcher and had an AmeriCorps National Service position serving under a non-profit salmon group in the Yuba River watershed in the Sierra Foothills in Northern California. The non-profit job brought her to California. During her fisheries and natural resource career in California, she has monitored mountain meadows, conducted water quality programs, snorkeled streams, e-fished lakes from boats and backpack e-fished streams, surveyed for macro benthic invertebrates, and worked with 100’s of volunteers conducting citizen-based science. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology with a focus on Freshwater Ichthyology from the Ohio State University. Her favorite football team, of course, is THE Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Hello Everyone, Our next schedule meeting will take place on September 14, 2021.
Our Speaker is Jen Hemmert from CDFW.
Hope to see everyone there, Tight Lines!


Should you’re opting for the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder over the almost similar Chevy Tahoe, you might as effectively skip right to the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder. You get a a lot better powertrain and more refined suspension, nicer inside materials, and all of the bells and whistles. It is also only a tiny price bump over the SLT with the powertrain upgrade from the Graphite Efficiency Version package deal.
There aren’t many body-on-frame SUVs being made nowadays, however the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder occurs to be considered one of them. Like its corporate sibling, the Chevy Tahoe, the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder gives ruggedness and high towing capability that solely this kind of vehicle can ship. A V8 engine comes customary, and accessible four-wheel drive with low-range gearing supplies traction when you want it most.
The Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder, however, additionally has some flaws generally associated with this sort of automobile. Cargo space isn’t as environment friendly as what you get from a car-based crossover SUV, neither is its use of gasoline. We’re additionally not fond of the bottom V8’s sluggish responsiveness. Opt for the larger 6.2-liter V8 and the road-adapting MagneRide suspension, though, and the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder’s ride and driving experience begin to fall in line with extra fashionable autos. As a bonus, the 10-speed computerized transmission that comes with the bigger engine can match the highway mileage of the smaller V8.
Even so, we might recommend testing the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder’s closest competitor, the lately redesigned Ford Expedition. It’s also a traditional body-on-frame SUV, but it has the next most towing capacity and superior cargo area and it is all around a more refined and upscale vehicle.
The optional Enhanced Driver Alert bundle adds forward collision warning with low-speed automatic braking, automatic excessive beams, and lane departure warning and intervention. The Comfort package deal provides a power liftgate, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power-adjustable pedals and a common garage door opener.
Some options on higher-trimmed fashions can be found on supporting models at further price. Optional for SLE and SLT trims is an HD Trailering package with a unique axle ratio, trailer brake controller and a self-leveling suspension. The SLT and the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder are eligible for a sunroof, adaptive cruise control with automated braking, and a rear-seat entertainment system. The Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder additionally offers power-retractable facet steps.
For 2019, GMC retains the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder fresh by including a budget-conscious Commonplace Edition Worth Package in addition to a Graphite Edition and Graphite Performance Edition packages to the SLT trim. Different trims embody the bottom SLE and the near-luxury Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder, which pushes the Mazda Cx 5 2020 6 Zylinder into the territory of its platform mate, the Cadillac Escalade. The Chevrolet Tahoe rounds out the trio of GM truck-based SUVs and might be had in long wheelbase Suburban kind as effectively, usually at a slight discount over the GMC. There are also three new metallic colors available for 2019: Dark Sky, Pepperdust, and Smokey Quartz.


QC gov’t suspends construction of portion of MRT-7 QMC station
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government suspended the construction of a portion of the Metro Rail Transit-7 (MRT-7) being done at the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) Station, because the structure is supposedly encroaching the park’s integrity.
In a statement, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said she has ordered a temporary cease and desist order on the above-ground construction of the MRT-7 QMC Station after experts said the infrastructure is affecting the surface of the QMC, which is a historical landmark.
“We put a temporary stop to the construction of the QMC station because it would affect the landmark’s identity as a national heritage park,” Belmonte said.
“We want to look for a win-win solution that would protect our open spaces while advancing the welfare of thousands of commuters who will benefit from the mass transport project,” she added.
The QC mayor said they also sought a review of the MRT-7 construction after they found out that it exceeded the proposed floor area.
“The contractor indicated 4,997 square meters as its floor area. However, the proposed floor area is more than five times the approved figure,” she said.
She said the local government is already coordinating with the Department of Transportation, San Miguel Corporation, National Housing Authority and other stakeholders for guidance in the construction.
The MRT-7 project, which started in August 2016, is now over 50 percent complete. Once completed, the train is expected to cut travel time between Quezon City and Bulacan from two hours to 34 minutes.
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HBO Max Orders Rock Climbing Competition Series ‘The Climb’ with Jason Momoa and Chris Sharma
In this all-encompassing competition, amateur climbers are put through a rigorous series of mental and physical challenges, utilizing the most intimidating ascents in the world to crown the world’s best amateur climber.
HBO Max has given an eight-episode order to the rock climbing competition series THE CLIMB with Jason Momoa, through his production company On the Roam, legendary rock climber Chris Sharma, and the series creators The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), an Industrial Media company. The series was developed by On the Roam, Sharma, and IPC, which will also executive produce and handle all production services.
· Logline: THE CLIMB is a visually-arresting and life-changing adventure that represents the foundations of rock climbing and the exploration of the human spirit. In this all-encompassing competition, amateur climbers are put through a rigorous series of mental and physical challenges, utilizing the most intimidating ascents in the world to crown the world’s best amateur climber.
· Jennifer O’Connell, Executive Vice President, Non-Fiction and Live-Action Family Programming, HBO Max quote: “We are thrilled to be working with Jason Momoa and IPC on this cinematic approach to a physical competition show with Mother Nature providing the most beautiful and challenging of obstacle courses.”
· Jason Momoa quote: “It’s a dream come true to create a show with one of my idols, my good friend, and legendary climber Chris Sharma. I’m thrilled to be partnering with HBO Max and to produce alongside IPC to bring you this incredible show about my favorite sport, rock climbing.”
· Credits: THE CLIMB is executive produced by Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, and Matt Shanfield on behalf of The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), an Industrial Media company. Jason Momoa, Brian Mendoza and James Mendoza also serve as executive producers for On the Roam as well as Chris Sharma and Jonathon Resteck.
· About IPC: Industrial Media’s The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) is an Emmy(R)-winning content creation and production studio based in Van Nuys, California. Founded in 2016 and acquired by Industrial Media in 2018, IPC develops and produces premium television, film, documentary, commercial and interactive mobile content for global streamers and US broadcast and cable networks. Recent productions include “Indian Matchmaking” and “Night Stalker” (Netflix); “Selena + Chef” (HBO Max); “We’re Here” and “The Swamp” (HBO); “This Is Paris” (YouTube Originals); “The Last Narc” (Amazon); “The Substitute” (Nickelodeon); “Empires of New York” (CNBC); and “The Con” (ABC). IPC is a two-time Emmy Award recipient and a Producers Guild Award recipient for its series “Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath” (A&E).
· About On the Roam: On the Roam is a film, television, and brand media company led by Jason Momoa and Brian Mendoza. This August they will release the action/thriller feature film “Sweet Girl” for Netflix. They are currently in production on an eponymous unscripted series at Discovery+ which was announced in the spring. In addition, they have created branded content for such iconic companies as Carhartt, Harley-Davidson, and Ball to name a few


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The distance between the closest airport, Porto Airport, and Eurostars Das Artes is 7.5 mi and the expected drive time is about 0h 14m. Your drive time between the two can vary based on the time of day and traffic trends of the area.
For the most freedom while visiting Porto, consider renting a car for about $8/day and parking it at Eurostars Das Artes where they offer parking spaces to hotel guests. One of the more popular options today is to take a taxi or ridesharing service directly from Porto Airport to the hotel. This option is often cost effective, but guests must keep a lookout for peak time rates.
Eurostars Das Artes is just 0.3 mi away from the center of Miragaia, Porto. From Eurostars Das Artes you can easily get to other popular landmarks such as Estádio do Bessa.
If you have questions or concerns about your stay, call +351 222 071 250 to talk to a Eurostars Das Artes front desk representative.
Yes, Eurostars Das Artes has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.
12:00 PM. If you require a later check-out we advise discussing it with the front desk as soon as you’re able to. Check-in time is 2:00 PM.
$60 per night is the best price found recently for a room at Eurostars Das Artes, with average deals around $92 per night. Enter your dates in the form above to see current prices.
This accommodation does offer laundry services. Guests also have access to an iron and an ironing board during their stay - either in the room, or by asking the front desk.
Eurostars Das Artes is a walkable distance (0.8 mi) from Casa da Música, Porto.
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Avon Tires History
Avon Tyres is a British Tire company with a history that dates back 100 years. The company, founded in 1904, originally made bicycle tires. But Avon Tyres quickly expanded into producing motorcycle tires.
In the early part of the 20th century, Avon Tyres established itself as a leader in the motorcycle market. They provided high quality, reliable tires for a variety of different types of motorcycles.
In the 1960’s, Avon Tires started to expand its business, moving into the automotive tire market.
During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Avon Tires started to become well known for its involvement in motor sports. The company supplied products for a number of racing events such as the World Superbike Championship and the British Touring Car Championship.
During this time, Avon built a strong reputation for manufacturing products for both on road and off road vehicles.
In the 1990’s, Avon continued to expand its product line by producing a brand of products meant specifically for industrial and agricultural vehicles. The company also produced a technology called the “3D sipe” technology, which improved a tire’s grip on wet roads.
Today, Avon is a well respected tire manufacturer throughout the tire industry. The company’s products are available in more than 100 countries.
Avon continues to innovate and develop new tire technologies, and its products are trusted by a wide range of customers, from motorsports enthusiasts to everyday drivers.
Cooper Buys Avon
In the tire business, acquisitions happen often. On March 4, 2021, Cooper Tires, an American tire manufacturer, purchased Avon Tires from MTA. MTA is a European automotive products distributor.
The purchase was announced in January of 2021. Cooper bought Avon Tires to expand its product line and distribution network throughout Europe.
Cooper paid $170 million in cash for Avon Tires. The purchase included the rights to the name of Avon tires as well as ownership of its manufacturing plants and distribution facilities in Melksham, England.
Avon tires’ Melksham site now belongs to Cooper tires. Cooper Avon Tyres can now be thought of as the same entity.
During the time of the acquisition, Cooper Tire president and CEO Brad Hughes noted that the purchase of Avon Tires represented a great opportunity for the company to expand its presence in the high-performance tire market in Europe.
He also pledged to build on the strength and reputation of Avon rubber.
Shortly after Avon tires was purchased by Cooper Tires, Cooper Tires was acquired by Goodyear Tire, another major tire manufacturer, in June of 2021.
Goodyear says it plans on allowing Cooper Tire to continue operating as its own entity. Goodyear purchased Cooper Tire to help expand its offerings and increase its presence in North America and Asia.
The purchase of Avon Tires by Cooper Tire and the subsequent purchase of Cooper tire by Goodyear shows a trend in the tire industry. That trend is consolidation within the tire industry.
As competition within the tire industry increases and profit margins become tighter, many tire manufacturers are seeking to expand their product lines through strategic acquisitions and mergers.
Goodyear Purchases Cooper
In February of 2021, Goodyear Tire Rubber Company, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, announced it had reached an agreement to purchase Cooper Tires.
Cooper Tire was an independent American Tire company. The purchase was completed in June of 2021.
Under terms of the agreement, Goodyear paid $2.8 billion dollars to purchase Cooper Tires.
With this purchase, came $800 million dollars worth of debt.
The purchase gave Goodyear rights to Cooper Tire’s manufacturing facilities and distribution networks, as well as its product line, including tires for passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs.
At the time of the acquisition, Goodyear president and CEO, Richard J Kramer, said the purchase was a compelling strategic fit. He also thought the purchase would increase its presence in high-margin, light truck and SUV tire segments.
The purchase of Cooper tires would also improve competitiveness in key markets around the globe for Goodyear.
The acquisition of Cooper Tires by Goodyear is part of a broader trend to consolidate within the tire industry.
The purchase of Cooper tires, and Avon Rubber plc, helps Goodyear Tires accelerate its plans to develop and commercialize new tire technologies, such as self inflating tires, which has the potential to improve fuel efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles.
Avon Tires During WWII
During WWII, like many companies during the war, shifted its focus from consumer products to the war effort. The company produced different military items such as tires for tanks, trucks, and planes.
Avon tires made significant contributions to the war effort by providing the British military with durable and reliable tires.
The company’s tire production facilities were fully dedicated to the British war effort, and employees worked around the clock to meet high demands for military tires.
After the war, Avon Tyres returned its focus to producing tires for consumer vehicles, and the company’s experience during WWII helped develop innovative tire technologies that were later used in commercial products.
Overall, Avon Tyres played a crucial role in the British war effort during World War II and its contributions helped to ensure the success of many military operations.
Popular Avon Tires
Avon tires is a well known brand that offers a wide range of tires for different types of vehicles. Some of the popular, well known Avon tires include:
- Avon ZZ5 - High-performance summer tire designed for sports cars and high-powered vehicles.
- Avon Storm 3D X-M - Adventure motorcycle tire designed for touring and off-road riding.
- Avon TrailRider - Dual-sport tire designed for both street and off-road use.
- Avon Cobalt Ace - Cruiser tire designed for comfort and style.
- Avon Turbo Speed - High-performance tire designed for sports cars and high-powered vehicles.
These are just a couple examples of Avon’s popular tire offerings. It’s always a good idea to consult with a specialist to see which tire would suit your driving needs the best.
About The Author
Christopher Sparks has been servicing vehicles since 2012. After completing the automotive studies program at Camden County College, he was awarded an Associates's Degree in Applied Science. His first job was a lube-tech at Jiffy Lube, and is currently an independent B-Technician servicing vehicles for the United States Postal Service. Christopher is ASE certified and loves rebuilding engines.Read more about Christopher Sparks


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Final Report - STACS (Stability of sorbed arsenic by pipe scales and biofilms in drinking water distribution systems)
Project ID: 249271Funded under: FP7-PEOPLE
This is the publishable summary for the STACS project which received funding under the European Commission's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Its general aim was to minimise human exposure to chemicals found in consumer products. The report covers some background information about the increase in frequency cases of household water quality deterioration and then addresses the challenge of recognising the environmental factors that could induce episodic and non-periodic pipe scale destabilization phenomena. It then summarises the project objectives followed by the work performed and the research outcomes. It closes with the potential impact of the project findings.
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If you’re enthusiastic about cryptosurgery trading, one of the most rewarding strategies you can utilize is to use aCrypto Currency Trading Bot. These programs are essentially automated software programs which make use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to look at the market and automatically perform Cryptocurrency trades relating to pre-set algorithms. Preferably, the robotic earns a better profit, and that higher earnings is actually bigger in unstable out-of-the-money market segments than if you’d just purchased a similar coins in the auction site and then placed a single order. It’s a bit like finding a tip by a stock article that says, “this stock’s price is gonna surge. inch
A sensible way to think of your Cryptocurrency Trading Robot is as an automatic stock trader. You can place your automaton up with selections of foreign currencies that are considered to be on the rise, transact them accordingly using your Cryptocurrency Trading Robot, and in the mean period you make cash from your out-of-the-money trades. However, what do you may need in order to make the most profit? Here are several things that you really want to look for within a top quality and risk-adjusted Cryptocurrency Trading Android.
The algorithm used by the Cryptocurrency Trading Bots should have plenty of algorithms which will test the validity and profitability of numerous exchanges. In fact , you should just look at the Cryptocurrencies which are becoming tested by the top industry professionals in the field — those who are the most successful dealers within their own individual foreign exchange pair. For example , if you were seeking safe bitcoin trading for test benefits for the EUR/GBP couple, the list of successful money pairs designed to use these check algorithms could include the CGB, GBP, EUR, and US dollar. It’s important that the best experts each and every one use the same algorithm for every these diverse pair because this will reduce the likelihood of error when implementing the algorithms with your own Cryptocurrencies Trading Bot.
Subsequently, look to decide if the Cryptocurrencies Bot has a trading strategy which it uses when doing its trading. There should be a trading strategy that the creator for the Cryptocurrencies Trading Robot employs constantly to enter and exit deals. This way, not merely is the designer of the Cryptocurrencies Bot building on tested and reliable algorithms, however the strategy that the creator employs is one that will work in most market conditions and all different kinds of Cryptocurrencies. In fact, a trading strategy is only as good as the trader using it, so it’s essential to choose one which can be based on appear reasoning and a proven background.
Finally, look to see how the Cryptocurrencies Bot revisions its algorithms and strategies regularly. There should be at least two major changes to the algorithms which are made on a daily basis. These changes should be produced according about what the inventor of the Cryptocurrencies Trading Robot believes may happen in the market upon that particular day time. Most of the greatest trading software make this kind of adjustment instantly depending on the info which they have access to. However , a number of the lesser known trading robots no longer do this. It can something to search for when research.
The last point to seek out in a trading strategy is the flexibility of the program. The flexibility refers to the option of the Cryptocurrencies Trading Bot to adapt to changes in the market which may have an effect on your trades. As we stated earlier, if your strategies does not work very well under rising and falling industry conditions, then you can find yourself required to change your strategies accordingly. You should find a Currency trading bot which can easily adapt to the changes in the market that you simply know should occur in any given evening. Some of the best trading robots should be able to make these adjustments instantly, which means that they’ll be very useful in a kind of industry condition.


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This is a thermal image of a mouse, with white indicating the location of brown fat (maximum heat generation).
Credit: Nuria Matesanz, CNIC.
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) have identified a protein that holds promise as a target for therapies to reduce obesity. Drs. Guadalupe Sabio and Nuria Matesanz have demonstrated that MKK6 controls the conversion of fat stores, known as white fat, into brown fat, in which lipids are burned to maintain body temperature and reduce obesity. The study is published today in Nature Communications.
Brown fat has attracted a lot of interest in recent years among obesity researchers. Body fat is essential for maintaining an appropriate energy balance and regulating body temperature. But not all fat is the same. The body contains two types of fat tissue: white adipose tissue is a store of excess calories, whereas brown adipose tissue is considered a ‘good’ fat that burns lipids to maintain body temperature. Brown fat can be activated by cold to “generate heat instead of storing fat,” explained Sabio. But the most interesting observation is that “white adipose tissue can be converted into brown adipose tissue, thus increasing body temperature.” According to Dr. Sabio, this has led to a burgeoning interest in the clinical potential of brown fat, since “activation of this tissue could reduce excess weight.” According to Nuria Matesanz, the results of the study indicate that obese individuals lose the ability to activate brown fat or to convert white fat in to brown, and therefore are unable to lose weight via this route.
In addition to the participation of partners at the the University Hospital in Salamanca, the Nature Communications study was conducted in collaboration with the research group led by Dr. José Antonio Enríquez at the CNIC and research teams from the Universidad de Extremadura and the Centro de Investigación en Medicina Molecular y Enfermedades Crónicas (CiMUS) in Santiago de Compostela.
The researchers found that the inability to convert white fat to brown in obese patients is caused by increased amounts of the protein kinase MKK6. Through the use of animal models, the research team was able to demonstrate that MKK6 prevents the conversion white fat into brown. Mice lacking MKK6 have more brown fat; consequently, these mice are protected against obesity and eliminate excess energy as heat.
The research also demonstrated that eliminating MKK6 after mice had become obese stopped the further development of obesity and led to a drop in body weight. These findings all point to the potential of MKK6 as a therapeutic target in the fight against obesity.
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Nuria Matesanz, Edgar Bernardo, Rebeca Acín-Pérez, Elisa Manieri, Sonia Pérez-Sieira, Lourdes Hernández-Cosido, Valle Montalvo-Romeral, Alfonso Mora, Elena Rodríguez, Luis Leiva-Vega, Ana Victoria Lechuga-Vieco, Jesús Ruiz-Cabello, Jorge L. Torres, Maria Crespo-Ruiz, Francisco Centeno, Clara V. Álvarez, Miguel Marcos, Jose Antonio Enríquez, Ruben Nogueiras, Guadalupe Sabio. MKK6 controls T3-mediated browning of white adipose tissue. Nature Communications, 2017; 8 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-00948-z


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Chevron settles for a historic fine over California oil spills
In a landmark move, Chevron has agreed to pay $13 million in fines to California agencies for its oil spill incidents, marking a step towards addressing past environmental damages.
- Chevron's $13 million penalty sets a record for fines related to oil spills in California, addressing contamination that has persisted for decades.
- The settlement does not mandate an immediate halt to the ongoing spills but introduces a framework for state-supervised management and containment.
- Chevron's response to these fines includes an acknowledgment of their environmental obligations and a pledge to prevent similar incidents in the future.
- Despite the significant fines, Chevron's earnings dwarf the penalties, raising questions about the effectiveness of financial penalties as deterrents.
"It's great to see one of the state's most prolific polluters fined for its destruction to the environment."
— Hollin Kretzmann, attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity's Climate Law Institute
Why this matters:
Across the country, states and the federal government are allocating more resources for cleanup of abandoned, leaking wells, which come with significant environmental and economic impacts. So far, industry's contribution to cleaning up their messes has fallen far short of what's needed, leaving taxpayers at risk of footing the bill.


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In October last year, Che Lingo told the taste-making site Hypebeast that he had no plans to sign to a label. But when Hollywood actor Idris Elba comes along waving a record contract, it’s clearly impossible to resist; the 28-year-old rapper and singer recently announced that he’s joined Elba’s 7Wallace roster.
Lingo calls himself the “wizard of Wandsworth”, which suggests a sense of humour about his south London ends. His potent single My Block, however, takes aim at the serious matter of police brutality, like a UK answer to Kendrick Lamar’s Alright. The song touches on what he perceives as the injustice surrounding his friend Julian Cole, who was left brain damaged by police after an incident at a nightclub in Bedfordshire in 2013. The officers involved faced no criminal charges, while, according to Lingo, he has friends “who have been to jail for much less”.
Lingo has the sort of integrity that, it appears from his songs, he feels has been lacking in music lately, although his music suggests the versatility of more established artists like Dave and Kojey Radical. On his 2019 track Big Doubts, he raps how people “just want trash rap nowadays”. But he can do sentimental R&B, too – his EP last year was called Sensitive and included the crushed-out single Circles, in which he sings about how “emojis don’t replace emotions” over a beat recalling Cameo’s Candy.
His debut album is due to be announced in the spring. With Elba’s help, he could well have a blockbuster on his hands.


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The first trailer for Crazy Heart, starring Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal, has arrived online and you can see it below.
With Oscar season in full swing, Bridges has suddenly emerged as one of the strongest contenders to nab a trophy with a performance that those who've seen the film describe as easily one of the best of the year.
In what sounds like a little like The Wrestler with a country music background, the movie finds Bridges as "Bad" Blake, a broken-down singer/songwriter who's lived through too many marriages, too many years on the road and too many drinks.
But a chance at salvation arrives in the shape of Jean (Gyllenhaal), a music journalist who discovers the man inside the brittle shell and helps him get back to performing - and living.
Crazy Heart has snuck up on everyone - shot last year, it hasn't shown up in any festivals but now has serious awards heat.
Take a look at the trailer below and see if you think it could earn Bridges a gong…
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Washington l Amid the rapidly growing cases of the global pandemic coronavirus, the number of corona infections in the world has now crossed five million, and more than twelve and a half million people have died from the pandemic.
According to data released by the Center for Science and Engineering (CSSE) of John Hopkins University in the United States, 50,052,204 people have been infected by the coronavirus so far and 12,53,110 people have died.
The corona epidemic continues to wreak havoc and 9,33,359 people have been infected and 2,36,064 have died in the US, the country most affected by the epidemic. More than 1.27 lakh new infections have found in the US in the last 24 hours.
Although over 28 million people in the world have outperformed the corona infection, many countries are again facing new restrictions and lockdowns to control the epidemic.

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The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department will officially open the first “off leash” McAllen Dog Park located at 5th Street and Tamarack on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
“After months of anticipation, we are happy to introduce McAllen’s first Dog Park to the community,” said Sally Gavlik, Director of the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department. “The new park will provide a safe, convenient location for people to take their dogs for socializing and exercise, and it will provide a great way to educate the public about responsible pet practices.”
Approximately three years ago half the land for this project was donated by the Shell Exploration and Production Company to extend the City’s existing park. The land where the Dog Park now stands was originally a storm water detention pond dug in the 1960’s to accommodate localized flooding and will still serve its purpose.
McAllen’s first fenced “off leash” Dog Park has separate areas for small and large dogs, as well as a trail surrounding the park for dogs that may need the restraint of a leash.
The renovated park features a new parking lot, shade structure, signage kiosk, landscaping, area lighting, fencing and a walking trail.
For more information regarding the McAllen Dog Park Ribbon Cutting ceremony please contact the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department at 956-681-3333.
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Where the lives of the cats you followed in the books become the real thing; and so much more! Everyone is welcome here, so join in the fun today!
The future's in your paws. Shape it well. Roleplay in a cat Clan of warriors. Based off the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Takes place during the time before the cats in the books existed.
Fan forum for the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, the Dark Hunter series, and whatever else comes to mind.
Welcome, kittypet, to Warriors Life. Take a look around, and if you have enough courage, join us. . .
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Based on Monty Oum's series RWBY, delve into the alternate world created and onto the land of Vytal - go on missions, and make new friends. Good, bad - Hunter, rebel - In a world of Grimm, where are y
An immersive, active role-play website based on the "Warriors" series by Erin Hunter, though the characters are wolves.
Best group of casual hunters you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. Live for the hunt. And come join an online community of Monster Hunters that love the series and will be hunting together in 3U!
Free forum : Rise up to fight back, bring down those who seek to cause harm to the life of a Shinobi. This Forum is filled with a completely customizable Storyline, starting from the beginning we all shall shape the new story of Naruto.
Welcome to the village hidden in the void. The new shinobi world order has begun.
Where Nalini Singh's fans can meet, greet, and talk about her books!
A world of shinobi where the only limit is one's own imagination.

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