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I once read Franz Kafka’s 267-word micro story ‘Resolutions’ a hundred times and was absolutely certain that I could write a whole PhD thesis on it, rather than the 5,000-word essay* I was tasked with during my Masters Degree. Having just read Marion Milner’s On Not Being Able to Paint, I’m almost certain I could spend the next ten years exploring its text, rather than simply referencing it in the PhD chapter I’m about to write. But good. That is what an object of study is meant to do: fascinate, bewilder, absorb.
Last night I created another found poem. It’s the largest yet, 40cm x 50cm, made up of four roughly A4 pictures and two articles, one from the London Review of Books on an architect from the 1930s and her work and life in Paris, and one from the New Scientist on physiognomy and recognising character in faces.
The process was a long one but worth it. After cutting the two articles into segments, which took a few hours, I then laid them all out, which took about another hour, so I could then begin to assemble the poems. I did this one at a time, looking for the pieces that would go together. This disassembling and then reassembling differently really teaches me a lot about language, phrases, emphasis, and the found nature of language, and also of its essential construction. As a writer, I find it an incredibly invaluable task. At the end, for the last poem, there weren’t many words or phrases left, or not that many that gave much ‘depth’ – rather, just very sparse words or phrases. And I had to construct from these. That I could still do so taught me about what I had left to work with, and the power of individual words together. The poems become, strangely, much deeper the less ‘depth’ or pre-built in meaning the cut out phrases held.
I set to work on it after an awful day of frustration and indecisiveness. Sometimes, about every two or three weeks, it feels like, the wheels fall off the cart. It was unexpected, in that the day before I had milked everything I could out of the day: meditation, writing, PhD, allotment, friends, running to aqua running and running home, social media time, reading. I went to bed and slept well. Then: indecision. Frustration about where to work, what to work on, energy levels. It feels that each time this happens the basic fundamentals of life are thrown right back into chaos. Eating, sleeping, energy, working, home—nothing is sorted, fixed, reliable. I got up, tried working from home, went back to bed, got up again, went out, tried working, too tired, and the list of things I wanted/needed to do got longer and the things I actually did totted up as a list of failures (allotment, running, writing, etc.)
A list of possible reasons that took the blame:
- the heavy, oppressive thundery weather
- reading too much psychoanalysis ends up as self-analysis
- too many competing goals and commitments, with new ones (allotment) added
- falling into a comfort zone of planning my way out of a planning problem
I said to a friend that I had no mechanism for getting myself out of the frustration. But there was, and I did. It was to stop everything, stop looking on everything as a commitment that I keep or fail to keep, and step back. Stop all things if there is not enough energy. And so I turned to some artistic practice in which I don’t have my entire self invested for relief. (The first line of Kafka’s Resolutions, by the way: “To lift yourself out of a miserable mood, even if you have to do it by strength of will, should be easy.” Well…!)
I then spent six hours putting the piece together. Not thinking too much about anything, and finding it in myself to put into practice some of the methods that Marion Milner identifies in Paint for the path towards sustaining creative processes.
Milner, as others have, identifies the need to ‘fuse’ the inner vision (imagination, dream, wish, what one loves or hates) and one’s external reality (what one hopes to create and manifest in the world, such as relationships, family, art, career) in a way that brings both together in a careful balance that does not prioritise one too much over the other. Prioritise or live in the inner vision too much, and nothing is ever manifested/made/created for the image remaining in the inner world—often through an attachment to perfection, fear, etc. Live in the external world too much, and nothing of the inner vision makes it out—often through fear of one’s own voice or a lack of developed ability to truly understand or connect with one’s own dreams, wishes, and creative imagination.
As she puts it: “There was one fact which it was very difficult to keep firmly in mind; this was that both the internal dream and the external reality had value in their own right, provided that they were not kept rigidly apart” (108). And that: “Certainly one has to make the distinction between dreams and reality, for instance, or between outside and inside, body and mind, doing and thinking. But having done that it is then necessary to bring the two halves together again, in a complex rhythm of interplay and interchange” (106).
This makes sense, and there is a lot more in her work on how this interplay and exchange works, and why it is often so hard to achieve (why many of us think we ‘cannot’ paint or write or create, even those professionals who have done it many times before). But this was not the lesson I got for myself from creating this new found poem. That was something else.
The poem / poster was a present for a friend. It was in lieu of a birthday card, which I sort of forgot to get for her, but not really forget. It was that I did not want to write a message in the card. There were things I wanted to say that could not be easily said… but that are, I feel, there in the found poem. The process of creativity, of allowing the inner vision of what I want to say to interplay and exchange with the manifestation of a piece of artwork in the world, of my external reality, found, in its creation, a balance of absorption and of output. It felt, perhaps for the first time, as if I were creating art.
But even that is not the lesson from this piece of work. It is about the content, and about what Milner describes as an essential element of making the interchange and interplay happen. That is, being able to know and accept the worst about yourself, and also your feelings about yourself, or by holding yourself in a way that Christopher Bollas might call “the self as object”.
That is, some of the things I wanted to say in my card and in my piece of work were not nice things about myself (that I saw myself as weak, ungovernable, privileged without any sense of humility, a creative and organisational failure… many of the feelings that I had felt through the day of frustration).
As Milner puts it, this disillusion with the self is part of the need to recognise that the inner dream (what one wishes to create in art, for example) and the objective fact (what one actually creates) can never match. And this includes the self. That is, I have an incredibly idealised version of myself (and others) to live up to; one that will always fail to match the ideal with the reality. As Milner says, this is one of the main facts of how people never succeed in fulfilling creative potential, or even simply (simply…) living in creative process. She says:
In fact I saw now that disillusion, opening one’s eyes to what are called the sterns facts of life, meant recognising that the inner dream and the objective fact can never permanently coincide, they can only inter-act. But I saw also that in order to do this one has to reckon not only with one’s hate of the external world, when it fails to live up to one’s expectations, but also hate of oneself when one similarly fails. Thus the same problem of the gap between the ideal and the actual applied within oneself, the gap between what one is and what one would like to be. Certainly I had long been aware that failure to recognise the inevitability of the gap led to much self-deception and fruitless straining.
But what I found now was that, at time, if one could bring oneself to look at the gap, allow oneself to see both the ideal and the failure to live up to it in one moment of vision, and without the urge to interfere and later oneself to fit the ideal, then the ideal and of the fact seemed somehow to entre into relation and produce something quite new, something that had nothing to do with being pleased with oneself for having lived up to an ideal or miserable because of having failed to. In fact it almost seemed that [it] was a way of saying something about a growing belief in a certain watching capacity of the mind; a watching capacity which, when separated from the interfering part, became the light that could meet darkness and redeem the denied greeds and hates and despairs of the bodily life. For it was a watching part which, by being able to see the two opposing differences of standard, or ideal, and actuality, in relation to each other, was by this very act able to bring about an integration, a new way of being which somehow combined the essence of both. (110)
And this watching capacity is what I felt when creating the found poem / piece of art. It was not the anxious absorption I often suffer from when writing, or trying to write. It was also not the too-detached efficiency of self-organisation with which I deaden and drown out my inner voice. It was a new integration. And, as Milner says:
supposing one could strip from it its interfering and destructive aspects, supposing one could accept self-knowledge, with all its implications, then, if I could believe my own experience, an entirely new way of living opened. […] it pointed to an undaunted determination to know the worst about oneself, not in order to wallow in self-punishment and despair, but because in fact something quite surprising happened, like the breaking down of a prison wall. (112)
That’s what I found last night, in the creation of this work. Not planning out my days, but letting the moment form itself form the interplay of inner thought and external reality. And of all images to come back to, and one Kafka knew about intently, was that this creative process did indeed feel like the breaking down of a prison wall, a prison that was built, as the door was in Kafka’s ‘Before the Law’, just for you, but it will only stay erect if you let it.
The first poem, however, is pretty fun and light!
Much more on Milner, and probably Kafka, to come.
* ‘Franz Kafka: Writer in Residence for UN Security Council Resolutions’ an essay on the troubling nature of language as used/abused for power, analysing UNSR242, the right of return for Palestinians back to 1967 borders. When Western powers such as the US and UK hold up UN Security Council resolutions as ‘law’ and justification for invasions into Afghanistan, Iraq, etc., I wonder why they aren’t so keen to do the same for Resolution 242. Kafka would have put them straight about the ‘absolute’ nature of language.


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My colleague Pamela Passman recently blogged about the importance of the workforce development components of the economic recovery package working its way through the U.S. Congress.
As a scientist at Microsoft Research and someone long engaged in federal policy debates regarding computing research, I want to highlight several other aspects of the recovery legislation that are also vital to our long-term health and competitiveness. In addition to math and science education funding, the bill includes strong support for basic and applied science and technology that is critical for America to succeed in the innovation economy.
The science and technology components of the recovery package show that Congress and the Obama administration realize today’s urgent economic challenges require strategic investment in research and development to spawn tomorrow’s great discoveries and innovations. Investments that the bill makes will enable scientists from diverse disciplines to conduct advanced research in critical areas such as energy production, environmental and weather modeling, materials science and manufacturing and biomedicine.
Beyond critically needed funding, the bill gives government, academia and industry a chance to rethink research partnerships and policies in ways that will harness the benefits of scientific innovation for the good of the entire nation.
In calling for aggressive economic action, President Obama has often echoed the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the “fierce urgency of now.” The science and technology portions of the recovery package show that the president and congress understand the fierce urgency of innovation to ensure our economic future. Government and industry have taken major steps to increase operational efficiencies in recent years, freeing resources to focus on their core science and technology missions. We now have the opportunity to further streamline our nation’s research infrastructure, particularly in U.S. research universities.
Many research universities struggle, however, when it comes to acquiring and operating research computing systems, creating and sustaining research data repositories, or designing and constructing facilities to house computing systems.
The recovery package can enable more effective use of the people’s money. By rethinking public-private sector partnerships, and refining processes for acquiring and deploying information technology, we can increase research efficiency and catalyze new discoveries while reducing costs for both universities and the federal government.

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the amazon marketplace has some attractive pricing on the IE8. has anybody bought from sellers like this before? not the big names like J&R and the like...but these littler ones. obviously my concern here is that they are fake...just wondering if anybody has experience with this.
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It's best to buy from an authorised Sennheiser dealer.
Sennheiser USA has a running list of non authorized dealers.
If you do not see the dealer, but have suspicions, please check with your local distributor.
Amazon is tricky, because many companies (sennheiser included) list Amazon as an authorized seller, but most of the sennheiser product listed on amazon is actually sold through third party unauthorized dealers like Sarjo, Electronica, etc... Basically, what I did was just call Senn's customer service line & ask them specifically if the dealer is authorized.
I asked Senn's customer service specifically about IE7's & IE8's listed on Amazon & fulfilled by Amazon, even though the seller was Sarjo & Electronica, and they told me flat out that they are unauthorized dealers, and the warranty will not be honored (EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FULFILLED BY AMAZON). Just be careful.
Around 4-5 of my friends ended up buying fakes and that was from Amazon marketplace ...that was from sellers with good feedback. And sennheisers are specially popular among fakes. It's sad, but I guess paying more and getting a real one is a safer bet.
I have to agree with everyone above. I was able to purchase my IE8s in the UK directly from Amazon.co.uk for a good price. But, these were sold directly from Amazon, not through a reseller or fulfillment model. If you purchase from Amazon directly, then you shouldn't have a risk of getting a fake. With any other seller on Amazon (UK, US, etc.) there is an extremely good chance you will be purchasing fakes.
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- A 2020 ranking of the most obese states in the United States looks a lot like it did in 2019.
- States that are known for having a high prevalence of overweight citizens continue to rank high.
- The top spot has been overtaken since last year.
Back in 2019, WalletHub came up with a ranking of all 50 US states based on data related to the number of people who are overweight or obese. At that time, Mississippi came in the top spot, which wasn’t a surprise as it tends to lead lists like this. 2020’s data has shaken things up a bit, and there’s a new top dog when it comes to the “fattest” states.
The data the website uses to come up with its ranking includes the “Obesity & Overweight Prevalence Rank,” which is a metric showing the percentage of the population that is overweight or obese. Also included in the final ranking is the “Health Consequences Rank,” which is the number of health problems people experience from being overweight, as well as the “Food & Fitness Rank,” which is a measure of healthy eating options and overall fitness levels.
Before we dive into the top of the list, let’s take a look at the bottom, which would indicate the least-overweight states and those with higher fitness and healthy eating scores. Starting with the “healthiest” state first:
- District of Columbia*
- South Dakota
Okay, some pretty obvious ones here. Lots of health “nuts” in California of course and places like Montana and South Dakota have large portions of the population with active outdoor jobs, which helps keep weight under control. Colorado and Hawai are also pretty progressive and, generally speaking, follow new health trends more closely than many other states.
Now, the top of the list, indicating the most obese states in the country:
- West Virginia
- South Carolina
Well, well, well. Mississippi has been dethroned by none other than West Virginia. This is hardly a surprise, as WV was in a tight race for first place in 2019 and it would appear it’s done enough to steal away the top spot. Other holdovers from the previous year include Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama.
Put simply, the list hasn’t changed a whole lot since the previous tally, and that shouldn’t be shocking to anyone who has lived through 2020. This year hasn’t exactly been the best when it comes to starting new, healthy routines. We’ve been cooped up due to the pandemic and even going somewhere like a nature trail or the beach has brought with it some serious health risks. So, people have spent a lot of the year indoors, and that means not much activity and a lot of poor food choices.
2021 should be better… I hope. So maybe we can see some of the “most obese” states on the list push themselves out of their funk get a bit healthier. That is, assuming the pandemic can be beaten back into submission within the next few months.


ST. PETERSBURG — For years, the city has prided itself on being home to the largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in the Southeast.
But now tension is brewing among community leaders over the future of the annual celebration to honor the late civil rights leader.
State Rep. Darryl Rouson has been floating a new vision about how the city should celebrate King's birthday. He told city leaders he would like to see a communitywide day of service next year focused on giving back to the community.
For years, he said, he has heard complaints from residents about the parties that take place following Monday's parade. His solution: Move the parade to the Saturday before the holiday.
"The thing about moving the parade is about moving the debauchery off the day," he said. "The vision is for the community to do public service that day that truly honors the man."
But other community leaders, most vocally parade founder Sevell Brown, have balked at the notion of moving the parade.
The controversy seems to have boiled over in recent days after Brown sent an email to various community leaders and went on radio to criticize what he called a power play by Rouson.
"We've been doing our celebration on Monday for 27 years," said Brown, who heads the National Christian League of Councils. "That is nonnegotiable. It is off the table."
• • •
St. Petersburg held its inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. parade in 1986, the same year it was first observed as a federal holiday.
Organizers had to fight every step of the way to get the celebration off the ground, Brown said. As years passed, it grew into what it is today: a week of events honoring King, including a battle of the bands event and a prayer breakfast.
The famous MLK Drum Major for Justice National Parade is considered the highlight, drawing thousands to downtown St. Petersburg.
Brown thinks the parade is one of the chief ways his generation has kept King relevant in young people's lives.
He and his supporters said they feel like Rouson is now trying to take over.
"If he meant right, he would have come to us first," said Thelma Davis, who is on the parade planning board with Brown. "It seems like his agenda is personal."
Rouson said he got the idea of making the holiday one of service after attending this year's parade.
He said following the parade, he and a mentor went to minister to men trying to live sober lives. But during their visit, the men kept going to the windows to look out at the partying that has historically taken place after the parade.
"You could only think that they wanted to be out there, joining in," Rouson said.
Rouson started floating his idea to city officials, including Mayor Bill Foster and several council members. Rouson already has secured a $500,000 legislative appropriation to give money to organizations who want to do service projects that day.
In the next few months, he plans to organize a community advisory committee that would, among other things, recruit young people to manage the projects and identify what projects could be done.
"I have a simple concept of trying to honor the man, honor the legacy, honor the day," Rouson said.
Rouson says he has no interest in running the parade and isn't even trying to stop the after-parties. He maintains he just wants the actual day to be about service.
He said Foster, who could not be reached for comment, implored him to try to get with Brown to work out their differences.
But Rouson said Brown has refused to meet and won't answer his calls.
• • •
Couldn't the two events coexist? Some in the community say yes.
"It's certainly worthy of discussion," said pastor Rickey Houston of Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church. "It'd have to be a concerted effort."
James Ransom, a board member of the Tampa Organization of Black Affairs, said he has spoken to both men about the situation.
There should be a way, Ransom said, for Rouson's "worthwhile" ideas to be pursued without disrupting the parade, which he thinks should remain on Monday.
"In talking with both of them, I know the passion and commitment to do good in St. Petersburg is high," Ransom said. "What you don't want to do is create competition that would harm either event. … I hope they can get through this."
The Rev. Troy Adams Sr. of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church said it would be terrible if the controversy hung over next year's festivities.
"Martin Luther King was never about division," he said. "He was always about bringing people together."
Kameel Stanley can be reached at [email protected] or (727) 893-8643.


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (TEC News) — An awareness week was created to alert the public about tree pests. Governor Dayton proclaimed this week as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week.
"The native range of the emerald ash borer (EAB) includes China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the Russian Far East. The EAB was unknown in North America until its discovery in southeast Michigan in 2002. Today, EAB infestations have been detected in 18 states; Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The EAB is an enormous threat to our urban, suburban and rural forests. EAB kills stressed and healthy trees and is so aggressive that ash trees may die within two or three years after they become infested." (http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/emerald_ash_b/)

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"Join me on the 21st of March at Art Talks II: Evolving Cultures, Developing Collections where I will be interviewing art collector Philippe Meaille on the world's largest private collection of Art & Language works and ArtBAB Fair and Program Director, Kaneka Subberwal on investing in the Bahraini art market. Learn more on the overview page."
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Top 5 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Vacation Property
If you're like many people, your level of investing confidence has dropped in light of current economic conditions. Many of my clients are asking me what they can do to help rebuild their nest eggs. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I know that one of the best investments you can make right now is a vacation home.
While home values are still down—making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a second home—you can count on the value of a vacation home heading north again soon. Here are five reasons why a vacation home is a smart and stable investment right now:
1. There are plenty of great deals to be had. Home prices are still down in most places. That means you might be able to pick up a vacation condo or cabin at a decent price.
2. Interest rates are still attractive right now. That's good news for anyone with good credit who's in the market for a mortgage.
3. You can use your rental income to offset your mortgage. And then some! Rent it out only 17 weeks of the year and your new vacation home could pay for itself. When your monthly mortgage payment is less than or equal to one peak-week rental, twelve weeks of rental will cover your mortgage payments for the entire year. Other costs, including bills for your phone, power, cable, and association dues, may be paid out of your earnings from approximately five off-week rentals.
4. It is fairly easy to market rental properties. There are many websites that make it easy and inexpensive for owners to market their vacation homes themselves. Plus, as more and more people realize the benefits of staying in vacation homes rather than hotels, the pool of potential guests grows by leaps and bounds.
5. There is increased interest in renting a vacation property. A fairly inexpensive stay in a nearby vacation home is often the perfect solution for today’s budget-conscious travelers. When airfare gets expensive, people start taking road trips instead. Even with gas prices relatively high, it's still far cheaper to drive a couple hundred miles than fly to some lavish vacation destination. The weak dollar is also making U.S. tourist destinations attractive to European travelers, whose currency is still strong.
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Marcus Scott said that he’s got his good days and his bad days of late, but the one thing he knows for sure is that much better days are ahead.
The Destrehan High School head football coach has been on the road to recovery from his Nov. 17 kidney transplant surgery. It took him away from the job he loves, working with his Wildcats, but it was very much a necessity – Scott estimated he was down to 10 percent kidney function by the time of the transplant, his condition creating a physically and mentally taxing battle.
He said this week he’s improving by the day.
“All in all, I’m improving,” Scott said. “I’ve been able to increase my walking distance … I went from being inside to being able to walk to the corner and back. I’m increasing it a little at a time. The main thing is just managing the pain, but it’s getting better.”
During his senior season at McNeese State, Scott learned he had kidney damage due to untreated high blood pressure. Ever since, he’s been battling reduced kidney function.
It’s been something he’s combated throughout his coaching career, and that hasn’t been easy.
“My energy level was affected,” Scott said. “There were times at practice I had to take a seat for a few minutes, things like that. I tried to use it as something – we always talk about being tough and overcoming adversity. We talk about how it doesn’t matter how you feel, you go out and do your job because it’s not about you, it’s about your team and everyone is depending on you to be at your best. I wanted to be an example for (the players).”
It was also something that wouldn’t get better unless he received a new kidney. He was on a waiting list for between two and three years, and eight different times he was called and notified to be on standby for a potential transplant. The ninth call was different, however – this one let him know he was the primary recipient if the organ checked out.
It did and Scott received the incredible news – his wait was over.
There was one tough hurdle to clear before his surgery, however. That call came one day before Destrehan’s first playoff game of the season, against visiting Belle Chasse.
Scott had long before met with his team to let them know the situation, that he could be called away into a potential absence at any time. Contingency plans were formed and ready to execute. Still, he badly wanted to be there for his team – it simply wouldn’t be possible for him to be on the sideline.
“It was very tough (to step away),” Scott said. “My coaching staff and I, we’re family. You become close, it’s much more than just go to work and go home. And with the kids, you spend so many hours together, those relationships develop into something bigger. It’s so tough to be away from them when it’s time to compete. The coaching staff did and outstanding job. The kids did a great job being mentally tough and hanging in there, blocking out the distractions. I hated to be a distraction, but it was unavoidable.”
Having undergone successful surgery, though, the prognosis going forward is excellent.
Just weeks after his kidney function was below 10 percent, Scott said it is at a normal level now. The transplant will not only prove life-saving, but life-changing for the positive as his quality of life should be much improved.
“I expect to feel like a different person, and I’m so thankful for that,” Scott said.
It’s been a year of many milestones for Scott, who has led the Destrehan program for the past four years.
He led Destrehan to the Division I non-select state championship in 2022, and along with it an undefeated season. He was chosen as the New Orleans Saints Prep Football Coach of the Year. Despite numerous graduating senior starters, Destrehan charged to another undefeated regular season and finished an 11-1 quarterfinalist, along the way extending what was a state-long winning streak to 25 games. He eclipsed the 100 career win mark as a prep head coach this season.
Despite all he was battling through, the Wildcats continued to do nothing but win on the football field, reflecting their coach’s strength in their play.
He has been nothing but proud of their effort, as well as that of his fellow coaches.
Scott is especially proud that the Wildcats success comes the right way.
“I’m so proud of how hard the kids played all season. They accomplished some amazing things,” Scott said. “We’re playing with kids in our attendance zone, kids who grew up around one another, competed against one another as kids but then come together at Destrehan. A lot of times, people go out and handpick their players, drive buses into other attendance zones and pick up players. We take great pride that we compete with kids from the east bank of St. Charles Parish.”

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Highway Berlin – Rostock (A19), take the exit Güstrow Süd/Teterow (13), drive through Klueß in the direction of Güstrow, at the first traffic light after Klueß keep driving straight. Then turn left at the next possible turn (crossing at the fun pool “Oase”) – the hotel is signposted.
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I was just thinking, ive seen alot of guns online, especially historic ww2 guns like Lugers, with all matching parts except one, usually it being the mag, or maby a holster with a non matching serial, etc. I was thinking, why isn't there a website database, where you can register your gun, or each serial #'d piece, including mags, etc. and you can match up parts, so if you have gun serial 123 but your mag is 456, and someone has 123, you could buy it off of them, and vice-versa. I know it would be hard because the condition of the piece maby be different from the rest of the gun, such as it was re-blued, etc. but i know if i were to have one of these guns and someone out there had the mag that matched my serial # i would gladly trade it or buy if off of the person, or even sell that mag to them to make a complete gun.
what do all of you think? or am i just being to optimistic and overlooking some factors?


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Publisher : Elsevier - Science Direct (الزویر - ساینس دایرکت)
Journal : Cognition, Volume 152, July 2016, Pages 9–19
Statistical learning is a fundamental component of language acquisition, yet to date, relatively few studies have examined whether these abilities differ in bilinguals. In the present study, we examine this issue by comparing English monolinguals with Chinese–English and English–Spanish bilinguals in a cross-situational statistical learning (CSSL) task. In Experiment 1, we assessed the ability of both monolinguals and bilinguals on a basic CSSL task that contained only one-to-one mappings. In Experiment 2, learners were asked to form both one-to-one and two-to-one mappings, and were tested at three points during familiarization. Overall, monolinguals and bilinguals did not differ in their learning of one-to-one mappings. However, bilinguals more quickly acquired two-to-one mappings, while also exhibiting greater proficiency than monolinguals. We conclude that the fundamental SL mechanism may not be affected by language experience, in accord with previous studies. However, when the input contains greater variability, bilinguals may be more prone to detecting the presence of multiple structures.

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Closing a pocket knife is one of those skills that many long for yet few master. Whether you want to show off your handiness or satisfy the need for some basic self-defense. It’s good to know how to do it safely and properly. With this guide, you’ll discover the secrets of closing a Gerber® pocketknife like an expert! The craft of folding a pocket knife is one that has been practiced for centuries. With the advancement in technology modern knives can offer some amazing benefits. They are smaller and easier to carry. But many also boast innovative features such as thumb studs.
Gerber knives come in a variety of forms and styles. This knife is used for a variety of applications, including technical and camping necessities, as well as hunting. Knives come in a variety of shapes and sizes. A few knives also come with warranties against unintended accidents, flaws, or damage. So it is important to know How to Close Gerber Knife.
Steps of Closing a Pocket Knife Gerber
Following are the steps of closing a pocket knife
Ensuring that Blade is clear
The first step in closing your Gerber pocket knife is to ensure the blade is clear of any debris. This can be done by wiping the blade with a damp cloth or paper towel, then dry it thoroughly. When handling a knife, always keep your fingers away from the cutting edge of the blade. When closing it make sure no part of your hand is near the hinge.
Position the Pocket Knife Rightly
Next, position the pocket knife in one hand with your thumb on the blade’s spine and your index finger along its side. With the other hand, hold the handle firmly against your palm while applying pressure to both sides of it. Using a slow and steady motion, bring the knife together until the blade is completely closed.
Locking Mechanism of Pocket Knife
If your Gerber® pocket knife has a locking mechanism. Make sure to engage it before storing your knife away. To do this, press the end of the lock bar against the back of the handle. Slide it into place until you hear an audible click. This will keep the blade locked in position so it can’t accidentally unfold.
Practice Makes Perfect
Practice makes perfect. With the right technique and safety precautions. Anyone can get the hang of closing a Gerber® pocket knife like an expert! With a little bit of patience and plenty of practice, you’ll be on your way to becoming a folding knife master in no time.
Common Mistakes When Closing a Pocket Knife Gerber
When closing a pocket knife, it’s important to avoid certain common mistakes.
- Never try to close the blade with your fingers near the hinge or cutting edge of the blade. Your digits should always remain clear of these areas as even if you don’t cut yourself. You can damage the release mechanism on the knife.
- It’s also important to avoid forcing the blade closed as this could cause it to get stuck. Instead, close it with patience. You will hear an audible click that indicates the locking mechanism has been engaged. This will help ensure a safe closing process and keep your pocketknife in top condition.
- Always make sure to lubricate your pocketknife and keep it clean. This will help reduce friction and wear and tear on the blade’s edge so you can continue using it worry-free.
Benefits of Owning a Pocket Knife Gerber
Pocket knives are useful tool for any outdoorsman, handyman or even everyday person. They provide a sense of security with their self-defense capabilities. They’re also useful in day-to-day life. From opening packages to carving tools, Gerber® pocketknives offer amazing benefits such as:
Gerber® knives are stainless steel and other materials that can be recycled. Making them an eco-friendly choice for a pocket knife.
Due to their sturdy build, these knives are durable and long-lasting. So you’ll be able to use your pocket knife for years to come.
With a wide variety of styles, sizes and blade designs available. You’ll easily find the right pocketknife for whatever task you have in mind.
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Unlike traditional knives that needs sharpening or maintenance. A Gerber® pocketknife is easy to use with its locking mechanism and ready-to-go blades.
With the right technique and safety precautions, Gerber knives are save to use and handle.
Pocket knives are useful tool to have on hand, especially in outdoor settings. They are easy to use. Gerber® pocket knives offer many advantages for all types of users. With the right technique and safety precautions, anyone can open and close this type of knife like a pro! So why not take advantage of the many benefits of owning a pocket knife and get yourself one today?


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In the first eight months of FY20, exports of cut and polished diamonds fell 19.4 per cent. This kept the overall gems and jewellery exports lower by 5.8 per cent at $25.5 billion. Polished diamonds and coloured gemstones were big underperformers in this basket. But gold and silver jewellery as well as synthetic gemstones have shown positive trends.
Industry sources said economic slowdown in major consuming countries, financing issues with banks turning cautious and hostile approach of the Customs department towards rough imports are major roadblocks for the industry.
The falling exports are owing to the changing preferences of young consumers and rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds. In the first eight months of FY20 (April-November), export of cut and polished diamonds fell by 19.40 per cent to $13.27 billion compared to the same period of the previous year. For coloured gemstones, exports were down by 20.73 per cent to $263 million.
Since April, the Customs department issued three notifications in three months which had impacted the initial sentiment, eclipsing exports. The notification in June was on availing undue benefit of import without paying duty.
In May, several disclosures were sought by the Customs regarding suspected mis-declaration of values in both import and export of rough diamonds. For several weeks after the May notification, exporters who imported rough diamonds were not able to lift the consignments. All these issues have taken a toll on exports in the sector.
Gold jewellery is another important contributor to exports and has seen marginal growth of 5.3 per cent to $8.66 billion. This was due to the headwinds like tightening government policies and closure of Scotia Bank which impacted services to exporter.
Another reason for the marginal growth is the difficulty in claiming duty drawback after Customs started demanding details of the complete supply chain to verify the import duty paid. The industry was also not able to take advantage of the US-China trade war even as several companies having base in China were willing to shift to India. India’s norms for units in export zones were not suitable to them.


More than a dozen homes have been destroyed by wildfires in northern California, which are also...
Week in pictures: 13 April 2012
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Red Star fans light torches during Serbia's National Cup semi-final match against Partizan in Belgrade on 11 April. Red Star won the game 2-0.


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Lackluster digestion can lead to constipation, gas, and bloating. When you are experiencing digestive discomfort, you need a digestion-supporting natural supplement like Adult Trifal Drops 2 fl oz by Ayush Herbs. This liquid formula takes wisdom from Ayurvedic medicine to help promote proper bowel function and provide relief from constipation. The proprietary blend of the Ayurvedic herbs --- known as Triphala --- haritaki, bahera, and amla work together to nourish and stimulate the digestive tract. Triphala has long been used in Ayurveda to promote overall health by supporting the digestive system, liver, healthy inflammatory response, and healthy eyes. For all-natural digestive relief, use one full dropper three times daily of Ayush Herbs' Adult Trifal Drops 2 fl oz mixed in water or juice.
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Florida authorities say the driver of a pickup truck was drunk when he crashed into a van leaving a Minnesota Twins spring training game in Fort Myers, killing one woman and injuring 14 others, all from Minnesota.
A Florida Highway Patrol crash report says the van rolled over several times Tuesday night, killing 18-year-old Laureen VanReese of Andover, Minnesota. Her 50-year-old mother, Kimberly VanReese, was among those injured. Also injured was at least one 4-year-old.
The Highway Patrol says the blood alcohol level of Nisbany Surit Garcias was more than twice the legal limit when he collided with the van on a stretch of Interstate 75 known as Alligator Alley. Garcias faces charges that include DUI manslaughter and causing bodily injury.


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A federal judge in Florida ruled Tuesday that grocery chain Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. must make its website accessible to the blind, following an unprecedented trial over a gray area of accessibility law.
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AROUND THE WEB
- Judge Backs Making Consumer Websites Accessible to Blind
Tuesday Jun 13, 2017
- Food & Wine Magazine Will Leave New York for Alabama
By STEPHANIE STROM - Friday Jun 23, 2017
The move reflects a changing business in which traditional food magazines, and a Manhattan address, are less important.
- Analysts Hedge Snap, Inc. Revenue Forecasts
Tuesday Feb 28, 2017
Ahead of Snap's big IPO, Wieser isn't the only one questioning the company's growth potential. As "Business Insider" reported, this week, Snap executives have been peppered with questions about competition from Facebook, user growth for the disappearing-message app, and accessibility in less developed markets.
- Tech Fix: What You Need to Know About the New Uber
By BRIAN X. CHEN - Wednesday Jun 21, 2017
The company has been dogged by scandal for months. One response: changes to its all-important app.
- News Analysis: Tough Task for Next Uber Leader: Mending Fences With Drivers
By KEVIN ROOSE - Thursday Jun 22, 2017
With Travis Kalanick out as Uber’s chief executive, the company has a chance to improve its treatment of drivers. An option for tipping drivers is a start.
- Tesla in Talks to Set Up Electric Car Factory in Shanghai
By CARLOS TEJADA - Thursday Jun 22, 2017
The company said foreign production was needed to make its models more affordable overseas. Its plan for a plant would require a Chinese partner.
- Google Parent Retires 'Firefly' Self-Driving Prototype
Tuesday Jun 13, 2017
Google parent Alphabet Inc. retired its self-driving prototype dubbed the “Firefly,” a tiny test car with no steering wheel or pedals, to focus on building its self-driving technology into mass-produced vehicles.
- State of the Art: One Way to Fix Uber: Think Twice Before Using It
By FARHAD MANJOO - Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
After months of escalating scandals, Uber is pledging to remake itself. Only customers like you can hold it accountable.

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Dobbiamo temere l'Intelligenza Artificiale?
The advent of chatGPT has further fueled discussions about the possible dangers of Artificial Intelligence. While everyone recognizes the immense potential of this technology, many also highlight the potential risks it poses to individuals and society. The article explains that some risks are inherent to the machine learning algorithms that underlie the major successes of current Artificial Intelligence, while others arise from its improper use.
What are governments doing to protect us? In Europe, the European Parliament has just approved the AI Act, which regulates the development and use of AI-based systems. This is an important initial step that could have significant implications, but only if scientific research develops adequate technical support to ensure that systems comply with the regulations.


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NHL roundup: Lightning top Canadiens in overtime
Nate Thompson scored twice, including the winner at 4:36 of overtime, to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Canadiens on Saturday afternoon at Montreal.
Ben Bishop stopped 28 shots for Tampa Bay, which snapped a two-game losing streak.
Daniel Briere scored for the Canadiens. Carey Price made 34 saves.
BRUINS 4, OILERS 0 (at Boston) — David Krejci scored a second-period power-play goal and Chad Johnson made 22 saves for his second career shutout and Boston cruised past last-place Edmonton.
Krejci’s 12th goal of the season at 2:06 of the second period was enough for Boston to win for the sixth time in its past eight games and maintain the second-best record in the Eastern Conference.
FLYERS 2, KINGS 0 (at Los Angeles) — Steve Mason posted his second shutout in three games with 35 saves and Wayne Simmonds scored his 100th NHL goal, leading Philadelphia to a victory.
It was the 22nd career shutout and third this season for Mason, who stopped 33 shots in a 5-0 win against Detroit on Tuesday after getting pulled by coach Craig Berube in two of his previous three starts.
BLUE JACKETS 4, PANTHERS 1 (at Columbus, Ohio) — Linemates Ryan Johansen and Boone Jenner each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves to lead the Blue Jackets past Florida.
After Brad Boyes cut the Panthers’ deficit to 2-1 early in the second, Nick Foligno and Mark Letestu scored for Columbus. Nathan Horton had two assists in the opening 20 minutes.
MAPLE LEAFS 6, SENATORS 3 (at Toronto) — Phil Kessel scored three goals, and Toronto beat Ottawa for its sixth straight win at home.
With 5:59 remaining, Tyler Bozak fed a pass to Kessel, who scored his 30th goal of the season to complete his hat trick and give Toronto a 4-3 lead.
AVALANCHE 7, SABRES 1 (at Denver) — Jamie McGinn had two goals and an assist, Gabriel Landeskog also had two goals and Colorado beat Buffalo.
COYOTES 3, PENGUINS 1 (at Glendale, Ariz.) — Zbynek Michalek scored against his former team, his first goal in 83 games, and Phoenix became the first Pacific Division team to beat Eastern Conference-leading Pittsburgh in regulation this season.
BLUES 4, PREDATORS 3, SO (at St. Louis) — Vladimir Tarasenko scored and added an assist in regulation, then netted the winner in the shootout to lead St. Louis over Nashville. Blues goalie Brian Elliott saved three of four in the shootout.


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This project in its current form is the result of a three part experimentation on the relationship between the algae strain Chlorella and the amount of biofuel it produces. The purpose was to find how feasible, environmentally and economically growing algae is for biofuel production. Results from this experiment take a closer look at biofuel as an alternative energy source, its economic value, and its impacts on the environment The amount of biofuel produced was determined heavily by the lipid content, overall reproduction and growth. Three pools were set up to represent a micro-industrial scale within a greenhouse to allow the algae the proper growth conditions. After a four week growing period, the algae was harvested, dried, and weighed. The algae was then converted into a crude oil like substance by the use of the Folch method. Based on this experiment the environmental impacts show the propensity this technique of culturing has in the remediation and reduction of pollution and the harvesting of algae for fast, uncompetitive biomass. With refinement to the project, the process will become environmentally and economically feasible. The portion of the experiment that can be improved upon later is the method of conversion by using higher quality chemicals with a better procedure.
Arizona State University: For the project that applies computer science to further inquiry in a field other than computer science
Google CS Connect Award

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Cheam's Olympic cycling champ, Joanna Rowsell, visits golden post box
Cheam’s Olympic golden girl Joanna Rowsell paid a visit to her painted post box in Cheam village.
The golden post box sits in Ewell Road, not far from Nonsuch High School for Girls where Rowsell was discovered by cycling scouts.
The gleaming post box, painted by the Royal Mail, celebrates Rowsell’s victory in the women’s team pursuit final on Saturday, August 4.
After announcing her visit to the post box on Twitter onTuesday, a rush of supporters came to be photographed with the gold medallist.
The 23-year-old said: "I thought it looked really good. It was really well painted and it’s a nice big double one.
"I hope it stays gold for a while."
Since leaving the Olympic Village, Rowsell came home to a letter from the Prime Minister David Cameron, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson, MP Tom Brake and the Mayor of Sutton Sean Brennan.
She said: "I went into the bakery in Cheam village and the woman in there recognised me which was nice.
"I’ve had lots of cards and flowers which were nice to come home to."
The golden post box has been very popular with residents.
Days after Rowsell’s victory the Royal Mail painted a post box in Carshalton because she was born in St Helier Hospital however this caused uproar with Cheam residents on Twitter.
This week the Royal Mail removed the gold paint and a Royal Mail spokesman, Nick Martens, said: "A post box in Carshalton was originally painted gold to celebrate Joanna Rowsell’s gold medal.
"Following a request from her family to paint a box in Cheam, this was done and the box in Carshalton was returned to its iconic red colour."
The new Cheam post box which, painted on Thursday, August 9, marks the place where Miss Rowsell lives and grew up in.
The post box in Cheam is expected to remain gold for the rest of this year.


This is a 40-pin surface mount FPC (Flat Printed Circuit) connector. Nothing too fancy here, except that it can be plugged in either way - contacts up or down. This is useful for manufacturers because they only have to keep one item in stock. It is useful for consumers because they can use one connector to fit in multiple orientations.
This product fits the 1.77 TFT LCD Display 160x128 RGB - 3 Wire and thanks to its dual-sided nature you can use it upside down or all-around.
- 40 pins
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- Top/bottom side contacts (both)
40 Pin 0.5mm FPC, SMD, Both Sides
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Îs better dont play betting îs verry risky
read the first 25 posts so I know this has been said but I will repeat it to help it sink inAfter suffering two months of downswing at PokerStars, playing every day of the week, I decided to bet the rest I had on a single football match.
But despite being very stressed, I still made a point of researching the match in question, which was for the time I'm rooting for...
But the result was not good and I lost everything on a bet that wasn't worth all that risk, ODDS of 1.44 if I had been right.
The total value was $215 which may seem like little more than it was actually a considerable amount for anyone playing in tournaments with a maximum of $2.20!
Has anyone here on the forum ever done a bigger thing than that?
poker is gambling but the thing that keeps us all coming back is that anyone can win.So poker isnt gambling right? There you also basically risk with money though ...
Dont tell me what to do. If i want then i can put entire bankroll on one bet
Cause how it was - high risk high reward or what :dontknow:
But then again in any sort of gambling (casino/poker/betting) it is probably never wrong to follow mindset "love to win but can afford to lose" ...


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In the fish world...Bigger is better! Topfin 60 filter, 150 wat Heater, 45gph powerhead, and T8 bulb.
Watch your fish closely.
(6) Anubis plants.
Messed with tanks my whole life. Didn't take it seriously (aka put money into it) until now. Ive scene a so many tanks look the same. I'm really interested in unusual tanks and fish.
The betta fish is and will forever be one of the most popular types of aquarium fish.
Popular as prizes at carnivals and state fairs, goldfish are known for their orange-gold coloration, but they actually come in many colors and patterns.
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The US Navy have confirmed footage he uploaded is “unidentified”.
FT. I Miss You, There Is and Aliens Exist.
Vague, Tom, vague.
“I think everyone that watches the show will walk away with questions answered and a feeling of, ‘wow, I get it now’.”
‘let’s get high and look for UFOs’
Say it ain’t so.
But the big question is… who’s on guitar?
Tom and Travis have been talking Blink.
He and his team want to investigate UFOs, telepathy and “engineer space-time itself”.
This could be huge.
It’s actually happening!
“I created the band blink-182 years ago with a couple buddies.”
The film will be scored by original Angels & Airwaves music.
“I’m (slowly) getting the itch to play.”
It seems the two are buddies.

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Everyone is safe, but there were a few scary moments last night when one of Miley Cyrus’ tour buses caught fire. See the video.
Miley Cyrus is known for making quite a scene onstage, but last night it was her tour bus that commanded all of the attention. The 21-year-old singer and her group were on their way from Houston, Texas, to her next tour stop in New Orleans, Louisiana, when her bus caught fire.
The tour bus was carrying both Miley’s mom, Tish, and her younger sister, Noah. According to TMZ, the fire was caused by an exploding tire. Everyone on the bus escaped without injury.
It was 14-year-old Noah who spread the news about the bus mishap when she captured a short video on her Instagram account.
She captioned the clip, “Bus down!”
Noah also shared photos of the interior of the bus in the aftermath of the fire. The entire bus and its contents were destroyed.
The picture shows wires hanging down in the charred interior. The bus had to be a total loss after such devastation.
Miley’s manager, Larry Rudolph, also narrated a clip where he shares the aftermath of the fire. He said, “This is the bus we are riding on… was the bus we were riding. I don’t think it’s a bus anymore.”
The “Wrecking Ball” singer’s Bangerz tour will continue as planned tonight in New Orleans, as Noah reassured all of her fans on Twitter.


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Cruise Ports Mediterranean Europe - Kotor, Montenegro (PDF Chapter)
This is the Kotor chapter from Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Mediterranean Europe guidebook.
Wedged between brooding mountains and a moody corner of the bay, achingly atmospheric Kotor is perfectly at one with its setting. Budva and the beaches of Perast are just short trips away.
- clamber up the ancient town walls for out-of-this-world views of the bay
- wander the maze of the Old Town’s winding streets
- getting to and from the port
- explore the old town of medieval seaside resort Budva
- food & drink
Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Night-life.

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Historian John Quarstein conducts the tour of St. John's Church where he tell's the students about this window that shows the Baptism of Pocahontas in the 1600's. 400th Anniversary of Hampton Bus Tour, 12th. grade students from Kecoughtan High school are taking Hampton History Tour. The seniors from Kecoughtan are experiencing 400 years of Hampton history first-hand and hands on.
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There are instances when we send an email only to realize later that we forgot to include important information or made a mistake in the content. Thankfully, Gmail provides a straightforward way to resend an email, giving us the opportunity to correct any errors or omissions we may have made.
In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of resending an email in Gmail. Whether you need to include additional information, attach a file you forgot, or simply want to ensure that the recipient receives the email, resending can save the day.
Gmail, provided by Google, is one of the most popular email services worldwide. It offers a wide range of features, including user-friendly interfaces, robust security, and ample storage space. With a simple and intuitive layout, navigating through Gmail is a breeze, making it a preferred choice for both personal and professional use.
Now, let’s explore how you can easily resend an email in Gmail without any hassle.
Step 1: Open Gmail
The first step in the process of resending an email in Gmail is to open the Gmail web client. Launch your preferred web browser and navigate to the Gmail website by typing “gmail.com” in the address bar.
If you have a Gmail account, enter your email address and password in the respective fields and click on the “Sign In” button. If you don’t have a Gmail account, you can create one by clicking on the “Create account” option and following the on-screen instructions.
Once you have successfully signed in to your Gmail account, you will be greeted by the Gmail interface, which displays your inbox, composed email drafts, and sent emails.
Gmail provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to easily navigate through various features and options. The layout is designed to be intuitive, making it easy for users to access their emails and perform tasks efficiently.
Note that you can also access Gmail through the Gmail mobile app, available for both Android and iOS devices. Simply open the app and sign in to your Gmail account to proceed.
With Gmail open and ready, you are now one step closer to resending your email. Let’s move on to the next step and find the Sent folder where your email is located.
Step 2: Find the Sent folder
Once you have opened Gmail, the next step is to locate the “Sent” folder where all your previously sent emails are stored. The Sent folder is where you will find the email that you want to resend.
To locate the Sent folder, look at the left-hand side panel of the Gmail interface. Here, you will see a list of different labels and folders. Scroll down until you find the “Sent” label. It is usually located below the “Inbox” label.
Click on the “Sent” label, and Gmail will display all your sent emails in chronological order, starting with the most recent ones. The list will include details such as the recipient’s name, the subject line of the email, and the date and time it was sent.
Gmail automatically saves all sent emails in the Sent folder, ensuring that you can easily access them whenever needed. This feature is especially useful when you want to resend an email or refer back to previous conversations.
If you have a large number of emails in your Sent folder, you can use the search bar located at the top of the Gmail interface to quickly find the specific email you want to resend. Simply enter keywords related to the email, such as the recipient’s name or the subject line, and Gmail will filter the results accordingly.
With the Sent folder located and the email you want to resend in sight, you are ready to proceed to the next step and open the email.
Step 3: Locate the email you want to resend
After finding the Sent folder, the next step is to locate the specific email that you want to resend. This may be a recent email or an older one that requires updating or additional information.
In the Sent folder, you will find a list of your sent emails, with the most recent ones at the top. Scroll through the list to find the email you wish to resend. You can identify the email by the subject line and recipient’s name displayed in the list.
If you have a large volume of sent emails, you can use the search bar at the top of the Gmail interface to quickly locate the email. Simply enter relevant keywords from the email, such as the recipient’s name or a specific phrase from the subject line, and Gmail will display the relevant results.
Alternatively, you can use the filters provided by Gmail to narrow down your search. These filters allow you to sort emails based on various criteria such as sender, subject, date range, and more. By using these filters, you can quickly find the email you want to resend.
Once you have located the email, you are ready to proceed to the next step and open it in Gmail.
Step 4: Open the email
Once you have located the email you want to resend in the Sent folder, the next step is to open it. Opening the email will allow you to view its contents and make any necessary changes before resending it.
To open the email, simply click on the subject line or the sender’s name in the list of sent emails. This will open the email in a new window or tab, depending on your browser settings.
Gmail will display the entire contents of the email, including the subject line, body text, and any attachments that were included in the original message. You can now review the email and make any modifications or additions as needed.
If you need to make changes to the email, you can edit the subject line, revise the body text, or add/remove attachments. Gmail provides a user-friendly text editor that allows you to format your email, insert links, add images, and more.
Take your time to carefully review the email and ensure that all the information and details are accurate and complete. This is your opportunity to correct any mistakes or add any missing information before resending the email.
Once you are satisfied with the contents of the email, you can proceed to the next step and access the three-dot menu icon to find the option to resend the email in Gmail.
Step 5: Click on the three-dot menu icon
After opening the email that you want to resend, the next step is to access the three-dot menu icon in order to find the option to resend the email in Gmail.
The three-dot menu icon, also known as the “More options” icon, is located at the top-right corner of the email window. It is represented by three vertically aligned dots, and clicking on it will open a dropdown menu with various options.
Once you have located the three-dot menu icon, click on it to reveal the menu. This will provide you with a range of actions and settings that you can apply to the email.
In the dropdown menu, you will see options such as “Reply”, “Forward”, “Print”, “Archive”, “Move to”, and more. These options allow you to perform different actions on the email, depending on your needs.
Scroll down through the menu options until you find the option to resend the email. It is usually labeled as “Resend this message” or a similar term.
Click on the “Resend this message” option to proceed. This action will prompt Gmail to open a new email composition window with the contents of the original email, allowing you to proceed with the resend process.
With the three-dot menu icon clicked and the option to resend the email selected, you are now ready to move on to the next step and make any necessary changes to the email before resending it.
Step 6: Select “Resend this message”
After clicking on the three-dot menu icon in Gmail, the next step is to select the “Resend this message” option from the dropdown menu. This option allows you to initiate the process of resending the email.
When you choose the “Resend this message” option, Gmail will open a new email composition window with the contents of the original email. This includes the recipient’s email address, subject line, body text, and any attachments that were included in the original message.
This step is crucial as it gives you the chance to review the email once again and make any necessary modifications before resending it. You may want to update the subject line, rephrase certain parts of the email, or include additional information that might be relevant.
It’s important to note that when you select the “Resend this message” option, Gmail does not automatically send the email. It simply provides you with the opportunity to make changes and review the email before proceeding.
Take the time to carefully go through the email and ensure that everything is accurate, clear, and concise. Check for any grammatical or spelling errors, and consider the tone and overall effectiveness of your message.
Once you are satisfied with the modifications, you can proceed to the next step and click on the “Send” button to resend the email to the desired recipient.
Remember, selecting the “Resend this message” option enables you to make any final adjustments before sending the email to ensure that it meets your intended purpose.
Step 7: Make any necessary changes
After selecting the “Resend this message” option in Gmail, the next step is to make any necessary changes to the email before resending it. This gives you the opportunity to update the content, correct any mistakes, or add any missing information.
In the new email composition window, you will see the original contents of the email, including the recipient’s email address, subject line, body text, and any attachments. Here are some changes you may consider making:
- Subject Line: Modify the subject line to provide more clarity or emphasize a specific point.
- Body Text: Edit the body of the email to make it more concise, engaging, or informative. Add any additional details or remove any irrelevant information.
- Attachments: Review the attachments included in the original email. If necessary, you can add new attachments or remove existing ones.
Pay attention to the tone, language, and overall effectiveness of your message. Ensure that the email conveys your intended message in a professional and clear manner.
Take your time to carefully review the changes you made to the email. It’s essential to proofread the content for spelling and grammar errors. Also, consider the organization and flow of the email to ensure that it is coherent and easy to understand.
Remember, the goal is to resend an improved version of the original email. Making necessary changes will help you deliver a more polished and effective message to the recipient.
Once you are satisfied with the modifications, you can proceed to the final step and click on the “Send” button to resend the email.
Step 8: Click on “Send” to resend the email
After making the necessary changes to the email in Gmail, the final step is to click on the “Send” button to resend the email to the intended recipient. This step ensures that your revised email reaches its destination and allows you to complete the process of resending.
Located usually at the bottom of the email composition window, the “Send” button is represented by an arrow or a paper airplane icon. Once you are ready to resend the email, simply click on the “Send” button.
Before clicking on “Send”, it’s essential to take a moment to double-check all aspects of the email. Make sure that the recipient’s email address is correct, the subject line accurately reflects the content, and the body text contains all the necessary information.
Review your changes and ensure that the email is polished, professional, and aligned with your intentions. This final assessment will help you avoid any last-minute mistakes and ensure that the revised email is ready for delivery.
Once you are confident that everything is in order, go ahead and click on the “Send” button. Gmail will then proceed to deliver the email to the recipient, just as it would with any regular email.
After clicking on “Send,” Gmail may provide a confirmation message or return you to your inbox. Either way, you can rest assured knowing that your revised email has been successfully sent and will be delivered to the recipient’s inbox.
And there you have it! By following these steps, you can easily resend an email in Gmail, allowing you to rectify any mistakes, add important information, or ensure that the intended recipient receives your message.
Now that you know how to resend an email in Gmail, you can confidently correct any errors and maintain effective communication in your personal and professional interactions.
Resending an email in Gmail is a simple and convenient way to rectify mistakes, add missing information, or ensure that the intended recipient receives your message. With just a few easy steps, you can revise and resend an email, maintaining effective communication in both personal and professional settings.
In this guide, we explored the step-by-step process of resending an email in Gmail:
- Open Gmail
- Find the Sent folder
- Locate the email you want to resend
- Open the email
- Click on the three-dot menu icon
- Select “Resend this message”
- Make any necessary changes
- Click on “Send” to resend the email
We emphasized the importance of carefully reviewing the email before sending it again, allowing you to make any necessary modifications and ensure its accuracy and effectiveness. By following these steps, you can maintain clear and concise communication with your recipients.
Gmail’s user-friendly interface, combined with its features like the Sent folder and the three-dot menu icon, make the process of resending an email seamless and hassle-free. It gives you the opportunity to enhance the content, correct mistakes, or add any missing information, guaranteeing that your message is effectively delivered.
Whether you’re a busy professional sending important business communications or an individual who wants to ensure that your personal emails are accurate and complete, knowing how to resend an email in Gmail is a valuable skill.
So, the next time you realize you’ve forgotten an attachment or want to update the contents of an email, you can confidently follow the steps outlined in this guide to resend your email in Gmail effectively.
Now that you have the knowledge, take advantage of Gmail’s features and ensure that your emails are delivered in the best possible form. Happy emailing!


CST Wastewater Solutions has provided their technological expertise to a Thailand-based primary producer, helping it to transform waste into green energy while reducing pollution levels.
Clean water and green energy technology by CST Wastewater Solutions has been used to reduce pollution, save power and enhance profitability at the same time.
Chokyuenyong Industrial, a cassava producer based in Thailand has implemented the technology package from Global Water Engineering to cut effluent COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) pollution levels at its cassava production plant by more than 95 per cent.
Using the technology, the plant is able to extract gas from its wastewater to power its boilers and generate electricity for its own use while selling the excess back to the provincial grid.
Designed as a model for food and beverage plants globally, the system is based on the installation by CST Wastewater Solutions and Global Water Engineering (GWE) of a state-of-the-art water recovery plant and green energy plant at the $120-million Bluetongue Brewery on NSW’s Central Coast.
According to CST Wastewater Solutions Managing Director Mr Michael Bambridge, the latest installation shows what can be achieved by primary producers such as vegetable, starch, dairy and meat producers when this technology is adopted by them to deal with their waste and by-products.
Processing 1200 tonnes of cassava roots a day, Chokyuenyong Industrial uses GWE anaerobic technology with a capacity to process 3,200m³ of effluent a day to achieve top environmental standards of wastewater cleanliness while generating green power and carbon credits as well, says GWE CEO Mr Jean Pierre Ombregt.
GWE has completed more than 300 water and wastewater projects in over 60 countries across Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia, China, Europe (including Eastern Europe) and Russia.
GWE has successfully built and commissioned more than 75 biogas utilisation systems for clients worldwide.
Key benefits derived by Chokyuenyong Industrial from the installation:
- Cut COD pollution level of influent wastewater from 22,500mg/l to less than 1125mg/l, resulting in cleaner discharges to treatment ponds
- Returns up to 2.7 Mw of electricity a year to a provincial power grid, PEA
- Saves the equivalent of up to 21,000 litres a day of fuel oil by producing up to 34,000 Nm³ of biogas
- Biogas is used to power boilers and heating equipment used extensively in cassava drying and processing as well as for the large numbers of rotating equipment used in processing
- Generates carbon credits under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, through which it earns valuable internationally tradable CER certificates
Chokyuenyong’s installation comprises of an equalisation basin (total volume 1600m³) with submerged agitators, degasifying basin with agitator (24m³), in-line pH adjustment, NaOH storage tank (25m³), UASB methane reactor (active volume 4800m³) and biogas flare.
The technology has been installed and commissioned above-ground for simplicity and ease of maintenance.
GWE’s state-of-the-art anaerobic treatment system significantly reduces the plant’s carbon footprint by preventing the release of methane gas into the atmosphere.
The wastewater passes through several pre-treatment steps before entering a GWE methane reactor in which the wastewater’s organic content (COD) is digested by bacteria in a closed reactor, degrading the compounds and converting them into valuable biogas and cleaned effluent.
Biogas from the process is collected and reused as renewable fuel in the plant’s thermal oil boiler, saving money that would otherwise be spent on bunker oil, which is subject to wide fluctuations in price.
Chokyuenyong’s excess biogas is used in electrical power generation.
Chokyuenyong Industrial President Tawatchai Yuenyong says that the investment in the anaerobic treatment technology has been well justified by the outcome in terms of environmental and financial results.
Not only does the plant have a highly efficient wastewater system that complies with Thailand’s strict environmental standards, but it will also continue to repay investment over many years ahead.
Results achieved at Chokyuenyong can be even further improved by converting its solid wastes from production into biogas using GWE’s RAPTOR treatment system for solid organic residues.
The RAPTOR technology or Rapid Transformation of Organic Residues is a powerful liquid-state anaerobic digestion process that consists of enhanced pre-treatment followed by multi-step biological fermentation to optimise conversion of almost any organic residue or energy crop into biogas, valuable electricity or heat.
GWE is a market leader in anaerobic industrial wastewater treatment systems with more than 300 installations in 60 countries.
Specialising in industrial wastewater solutions and renewable energy solutions, GWE offers a wide range of technologies for water recycling, digestion of biomass, sludge and slurries, biogas production and reuse, bio-energy as well as carbon credits.


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The Regal Dragon Robe covered Long Luofu’s soft, jade skin. Her brows were long and exquisite. She wore a phoenix crest with ribbons draping down her shoulders. A golden belt could be seen on her waist, serving to accentuate her curves.
A group of palace maids followed behind her, holding screens and lamps.
“Leave!” She ordered with authority. The maids and female officials kneeled before leaving.
Her eyes turned cold with murderous intent after recalling the meeting just now. Each curvy eyelash seemed to be turning into swords.
She returned to her chamber while thinking about potential countermeasures, completely lost in thoughts. She didn’t notice the missing pieces of her chamber.
“Who?” She felt a ripple coming behind a curtain and saw the shadow of a man.
She finally noticed that her house has been stripped of everything. Her fury intensified.
An emperor’s chamber being infiltrated? This was intolerable.
“Long Luofu, long time no see.” Feng Feiyun lifted the curtain with a golden decree and smiled.
Anyone else addressing her by her real name would have been suppressed and imprisoned, waiting for a date to be flayed. However, she saw his face and recalled her energy.
“Feng Feiyun, you’re quite audacious to come sneaking into my chamber.” She scowled.
She didn’t ask how he got in here because she knew that he was capable of doing so.
Feiyun sat down on a random chair carved from millennium wood and threw the decree down next to her leg: “Acting so unfamiliar after becoming the emperor, huh.”
She remained proud with her head up high, revealing her snow-white neck. She exuded an exceptional aura. She didn’t need to pick up the decree to know the content since she was the one who wrote it.
“Feng Feiyun, you know that a king not from the clan must marry a princess. Your fiancee is dead so you’re no longer qualified to be the Divine King. The royal clan is always strict with its rules.” She was still as beautiful as ever while her aura had become stronger.
“Princess Yue is still alive.” Feiyun smirked.
“What did you say?” Her eyes narrowed.
“I told her to leave, that’s why you got the throne so easily.” He snorted.
Her murderous intent became denser.
“If you’re thinking about killing her to avoid further complications, forget about it.”
“You came here to tell me this?” She calmed down.
“Would you believe me if I say that I’m here to visit you?” He shook his head.
“Feng Feiyun, do you think I’m still the old princess? No, I am the Jin Emperor, the supreme of this region. You can’t come and go as you please here.” She unleashed her golden aura.
A suppressive draconic wave rushed towards him.
“Kneel!” Feiyun shouted. The Ascension Platform in his dantian became dazzling. Luofu’s soul there trembled and this affected the real person.
She couldn’t separate her soul like Long Jiangling and shuddered with fear.
She lost control and got on her knees with great indignation and unwillingness. Her pride as an emperor all but shattered.
Feiyun raised her chin and stared at her red lips before giving her a kiss. “Don’t think I miss you or anything. You started conspiring against your allies the moment you obtained power, I’m not interested in a woman like you. I’m just keeping you alive because you’re still relatively useful to me.”
“You!” She gritted her teeth.
“I just wanted to have a talk but this escalated. Stand up, I guess I need to give you some face since you’re the Jin Emperor now.” He let go and sighed.
Her body trembled as she slowly stood up, feeling powerless. She had imagined him kneeling in front of her countless times. Who would have thought that the opposite would happen.
Her imperial aura accumulated over several years has been defeated.
“You can’t treat me like this.” She had a complicated gleam in her eyes.
Though she had just kneeled earlier, her nobility returned as she sat next to him. Each action brimmed with regality. This was something only found in a true emperor. Others couldn’t copy it.
“You play nice and I’ll play nice, okay? I’ll show you something.” He smiled.
A fireball appeared in his palm. Within was a ghost with a powerful aura, screaming and shouting.
“What is it?”
“The mysterious assassin who tried to kill you during your coronation.”
She turned cold again. This assassin nearly killed her. She had ordered plenty of manpower to find this person to no avail.
“Boom!” She crushed Li Bashan into smokes and said: “You think this assassin alone is enough to trade for the goddess’ soul? I’ll tell you the truth, I am no longer in possession of it. You told Yao Ji to take care of it but when the empress took it when she came back, catching Yao Ji off guard.”
She was smart enough to realize his goal after calming down.
“How do you know I told Yao Ji to keep an eye out?”
“Do you think I’m blind and deaf? I know what’s going on between you two, and that she’s isn’t a disciple from Yin Void. Her true identity is more terrible than your imagination.”
“Looks like I have underestimated you. Keke, Long Jiangling, you’re forcing me to go all out.”
“The empress doesn’t actually care about you given your current power. She took the soul away in order to stop the incoming dragons.” She sneered.
“The dragons have started devouring the sky?”
“Multiple armies have been attacking the eight main gates of Central Royal. Three billion martial troops have been nearly routed, their blood flowed like the rivers for 200,000 miles. It’ll be perilous within ten days.”
She didn’t hide it from him because it wasn’t a secret at all. News of this would definitely sweep across the capital tomorrow.
‘No wonder why the officials and generals came tonight, so the eight gates will go down. This has only happened once before in the history of Jin.’ He contemplated.
Central Royal Prefecture was the foundation of Jin. The eight gates going down meant that Jin was half-way finished.
He retained from gloating because this wasn’t good for him either. He worried about a potential attack from Yama during this crucial moment. How could they stop him?
“Three billion troops actually lost? The enemies are quite fierce then.”
“Right, the strongest twenty-three powers are Senluo, Nalan, Xiyue, Beiming, and the other dynasties with the exception of Wu, the farthest one from here. The other three want a bowl of soup too. Then we have the three big sects from Earthchild, Lifeless and Nether Realm, your Feng Clan, the corpse caves from Northern Frontier Prefecture. Those are the main ones, there are ten thousand or so smaller ones rebelling too.”
“As the saying goes, everyone wants to push a falling wall. The other three dynasties too? Seems like Jin is done for.” He rubbed his temples.
He felt that the Sacred Spirit Palace must be the driving force behind this coalition.
“You want to join too?”
“Nah, I don’t like pushing a wall, pushing you is much more interesting.”
She recalled what happened in her carriage back then and became frustrated. She wanted to explode but her soul was under his control.
Going against him right now was asking for trouble.
“Take off your clothes!” His expression suddenly became serious.
“...” She became tense from top to bottom, thinking that she would rather die than to obey his perverted demands.
“Do it or I will. You should know that I don’t go easy on girls.” Feiyun repeated while looking at the dragon robe and Luofu’s voluptuous figure.Previous Chapter Next Chapter

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Practical Fabrication and Assembly Techniques : Automotive, Motorcycle, Racing Paperback / softback
by Wayne Scraba
Paperback / softback
Practical Fabrication and Assembly Techniques guides enthusiasts through the most essential processes for assembling a high-performance engine, car, or motorcycle.
Tasks like fabricating mounts for fuel pumps or ignition boxes, selecting fasteners and hardware for securing components, and plumbing brake and fuel systems are among the many topics covered.


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Forwards: Some people, and more than a few hold that Blizzard's decline began in SC2 (Starcraft 2). And D3 (Diablo 3) is labeled as a sieve at those days. It was bluntly said that D3 is even worse than SC2 , because the SC2 claims that it is the 3D version of the SC at least ,but D3 can not do. What a pity about the words" even not as good as" . I maintain a cry for SC2. In my heart, I do not think SC2 is not as good as D3.
SC2 and D3 are fundamentally different. The sale of SC2 is a failure at the very beginning while D3 win a lot of fans at its releasing. When SC2 was released, few people support it, but it is on the contrary to D3. At the release of D3 , it won many players at once. But D2 diehard spray D3 for a very long time. Actually indeed, D3 really screw up its MF system, resulting endgame mess; SC diehard black SC2, because the SC2 to establish their own style and self-contained very well. In other words, in the quality of the game itself, SC2 is ,instead of Waterloo, but the mainstay of the orthodox RTS (Real Time Strategy Real Time Strategy) games and so far the most successful game, with a sale close to 10 million units. The most recent years, only SC2 obtained such a success. This sequel is a true outcome of high quality made by Blizzard, even a lot of players think it is entirely beyond its predecessor in the Battle of SC2. It embodied the traditional uncompromised of Blizzard, that is not bow to the now popular MOBA (Multi Online Battle Arena Multiplayer Online Battle athletics), and adhere to the orthodoxy of RTS. SC2 shareholders may temporarily feel sorry, but fully the game is worthy of the old players’ attention.
Few years ago, when I was still a high school student, the best part of my after school time was playing Online Games .I also played world of warcraft as well. World of warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role play game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment .In these MMORPGs, players across the internet gathers and role play as powerful magicians or fearless warriors in this virtual world. Although virtual achievements were not real, the experience of working together to defeat malicious monsters was invaluable. However, as I grew and progress in these games, I’ve noticed that something went different. And I think the main reason is that all players want to be on the top as they do in reality.
Ask for more information , farmer100 is your best choice. I go to farmer100 forum regularly to get the latest information about the online games.
To be continued...

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The Puente Hills Landfill, operated by the Los Angeles Sanitation District, is one of several sites that uses natural gas for fueling its fleet of maintenance vehicles. The station is also open to the public and other CNG-powered fleets.
Clean Energy needed to build a CNG fueling station to replace the landfill’s existing LNG station, which no longer supported LNG trucks’ fleets. The site had already been modified to provide CNG fueling capacity to the private fleet and public customers.
The LNG station had to remain operational during the construction of the new CNG station, as it supported limited CNG fueling capacity that the private fleet and public customers relied on. This required FASTECH to use a two-phase approach: the construction phase for the new CNG station and the demolition phase for the existing LNG station.
- The two GE “CNG in a Box” compressor skids that FASTECH used required precise installation of underground mechanical and electrical stub-ups in conjunction with a challenging anchoring sequence.
- FASTECH perfected the layout and installation of these skids over several projects with Clean Energy, which saved time and resulted in a
cleaner finished product for the customer.
- Once the new CNG station was operational, FASTECH demolished the adjacent LNG station. FASTECH had to perform the demolition carefully to avoid damaging the newly constructed fast-fill CNG dispensers and canopy.


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Pets Grooming Hotel – Voted Top Grooming Centre
PGH being voted as Malaysia’s Top Pets Grooming Centre
Thank you everyone for all your support !!
Credits to Tallypress.com , the original post is here
Pets Grooming Hotel (PGH) is not only a pet boarding centre, it is also a pet grooming specialist that provides the best of services for pets. PGH is here to ensure that pet owners have nothing to worry about when they drop their pets at their centre. For hygiene purposes, PGH has a strict control on fleas, ticks and mites as they make sure their centre get disinfected twice a day. At PGH, there’s a range of grooming services that pet owners can choose from. Do check out their website to know more about the services that PGH offers!
A pet grooming centre is a place, where cats and dogs are groomed. It is also a saviour for pet owners, who don’t have the time or don’t know how to groom their pets. The most important aspect of a pet grooming centre is to have a team of groomers, who can handle any pet without any trouble. The pet grooming centres on this list know exactly how important it is for them to have happy customers. Here’s presenting the top 10 pet grooming centres in Malaysia, as voted for by the public.


Originally Posted by mwlmd
Anyone have any thoughts?
I was considering a square setup of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 in 255/40/19 on 19x9 ET35 wheels.
Originally Posted by bobblehead
tires remain at 255/40/19 as recommended by many
I've run the "4 square" setup for the last few winters and have been pleased with the results.
I'm researching whether I can use the winter setup for my E60 M5 on the new F10 M5. I use a set of OEM M6 wheels (F 8.5x19 ET12; R 9.5x19 ET17). I ran an analysis on a spread sheet to see how the different wheel widths and offsets from the stock F10 M5 wheels would impact internal and external clearance. Internal clearance improves by 23-28 mm and extarnal clearance drops by 11 - 16 mm. So the wheels sit farther away from the body of the car, with a change in the wheel centerline of 17 - 22 mm. I passed my spread sheet along to my CA and asked if he could check with a tech if there would be any issues or risk of damage to the suspension. He decided to call the US M-brand manager and ask his opinion. The M-brand manager didn't know the answer, so supposedly he sent my spead sheet to the M engineers in Europe to review and oppine. My CA has not heard back yet, but it's nice to know the M-brand team cares enough about their customers to provide this kind of customer service! I'll reply to this post when I get any information back from Munich.
Current: 2016 Silverstone M5, 2014 Anvil WW Jeep Wrangler
Previous: 2013 Monte Carlo Blue M5 (ED on 9/1/12), 2009 Carbon Black M5, 2006 Silverstone M5, 2003 Sterling Grey M5, 2000 Anthracite 540i6, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9Ltd, 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, 1978 Mazda RX-7


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Rinmaru Dressup Games
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