- The Audi e-tron offers a luxurious SUV design that combines elegance and power.
- The standard features of the e-tron are impressive, including heated seats, four-zone climate control, and advanced safety technology.
- The e-tron delivers impressive power and performance with dual electric motors, reaching 0-60 mph in just 5.5 seconds.
- The e-tron has a range of up to 222 miles and fast charging capabilities, replenishing up to 80% of the battery in 30 minutes.
- The e-tron prioritizes safety with top ratings from the IIHS and advanced safety features like forward collision warning and blind-spot monitoring.
The Audi e-tron is the perfect blend of luxury, performance, and sustainability. But what really sets it apart from the competition? Should you give this EV any attention if you’re looking for a new electric car?
Whether you seek the thrill of instant torque or the peace of mind that comes with an impressive electric range, the e-tron delivers on all fronts. This electric vehicle surpasses expectations with modern technology, luxurious comfort, and Audi’s legacy of excellence.
In today’s article, we’re exploring seven compelling reasons why the Audi e-tron is the ultimate choice for those seeking a harmonious fusion of elegance, power, and eco-friendliness. First, we’ll take a look at the specs. Then, we’ll dive into what makes this car special. Let’s dive in!
Audi e-tron Specs
|Power Output||402 hp, 490 lb-ft torque|
|Transmission||1-speed direct drive|
|0-60 mph Acceleration||5.5 seconds|
|Battery Capacity||95 kWh|
|EPA Estimated Range||222 miles|
|Charging Time (at 240V)||10 hours|
|Overall Length||193.0 inches|
|Overall Width (with mirrors)||86.2 inches|
|Cargo Space (seats up/down)||28.5 / 56.4 cu.ft.|
|Towing and Hauling|
|Towing Capacity||4,000 lbs|
|28.5 / 56.4 cu. ft.|
|Basic Vehicle||4 years / 50,000 miles|
|Battery||8 years / 100,000 miles|
|Exterior||Glacier White Metallic, Florett Silver Metallic|
|Interior||Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige leather|
Reason #1: Luxury SUV Design
Probably the biggest reason to consider this EV is its sweet and luxurious design that Audi is famed for. The Audi e-tron has an impeccable blend of modern yet sophisticated styling that will easily turn heads on the road. Its lines and curves serve to make the car more aerodynamic while looking downright powerful.
It is a driver’s car through and through while maintaining the utmost luxury for passengers, too. You can tell right away when you look inside. The seats are covered in high-quality leather, and the finishes throughout the cabin are amazingly crafted.
In addition, the placement of controls and advanced technology in the car’s interior is also well thought out. Everything is seamlessly integrated and delivers a unique and futuristic driving experience.
Sitting in comfortable seats and looking out through the sunroof, you’ll feel surrounded by luxury. Whether driving in the city or going on a long trip, the e-tron’s classy SUV design ensures you travel in style.
Reason #2: Standard Features
While most cars will nickel and dime you for the extras, like multi-level heated seats and additional technology, the Audi e-tron stands out. You don’t need to get the fully-loaded option to drive in luxury. Instead, the standard experience is packed full of cutting-edge features.
Heated seats and four-zone climate control are just some of the features that will have you sitting in the utmost comfort while cruising down the highway. Traction and stability control are standard.
Blind-spot monitoring can give you peace of mind by alerting you to potential hazards. In addition, the panoramic sunroof bathes the interior in natural light.
Futuristic features like dusk-sensing, auto-leveling LED headlights illuminate the road in front of you, even around curves. Hands-free entry is another feature that will make you feel like you’re in the future, as the car unlocks as soon as you reach for the handle.
All in all, you get some amazing features that were mere fantasies on cars just a decade ago.
Reason #3: Impressive Power and Performance
With dual electric motors — one at the front axle and the other at the rear — the e-tron delivers electronic all-wheel drive that effortlessly grips the road.
Switching to a Sport mode in the Audi e-tron unleashes the car’s full potential. In this mode, you’ll be amazed by the instant surge of power as it generates an impressive 402 horsepower and a jaw-dropping 490 pound-feet of torque.
The standard Audi e-tron boasts a 0-60 time of just 5.5 seconds. This is impressive until you look at the GT version of the car, which can put down a 0-60 time of only 3.3 seconds. With numbers like these, it is no surprise that the e-tron is one of the fastest electric cars in the world.
The e-tron’s power is matched by its composed handling. It delivers a smooth, responsive ride synonymous with Audi’s renowned performance heritage. In addition, the e-tron’s precise steering and agile movement keep you in complete control as you navigate twists and turns.
This electric powerhouse also blends traditional brakes with a regenerative braking system. Every time you slam on the brakes, you generate a little bit of extra electricity to keep things moving.
Plus, the innovative brake-by-wire system means that you can generate a significant amount of braking power without much physical effort on your part.
As an unexpected bonus, it also has a towing capacity of up to 4000 pounds. So bring your favorite toys, whether a boat, a trailer, or adventure equipment.
Reason #4: Range and Fast Charging
The Audi e-tron offers an impressive electric range. The regular e-tron model has an EPA-estimated range of up to 222 miles, while the Sportback version offers a range of up to 218 miles.
Sure, it might not be as much as a Tesla Model Y or Lucid Air, both of which offer over 300 miles of range, but it is similar to many luxury EVs from Mercedes and Hyundai. When it comes time to recharge, the e-tron’s exceptional charging capabilities come into play.
The vehicle’s 155-kW fast charger takes charging to a whole new level. In just around 30 minutes, it can replenish up to 80 percent of the 95 kWh battery. This means you can take a short break, grab a coffee, and return to the road with a significantly increased range, ready for more driving enjoyment.
When using conventional AC charging, you can fully charge the e-tron in approximately nine hours. This makes it perfect for overnight charging or during your workday, allowing you to keep your vehicle powered and ready for your next adventure.
Reason #5: Modern Interior
Another compelling reason to choose the Audi e-tron is its modern and stylish interior. From the moment you step inside, you enter into a sleek and contemporary environment. The state-of-the-art interior effortlessly combines advanced technology with superior comfort.
The e-tron’s interior is a testament to Audi’s dedicated commitment to innovation and style. Every aspect of the cabin has been carefully designed to create a sophisticated and user-friendly space.
The dashboard features a striking display of high-resolution screens, including the renowned “Virtual Cockpit” and intuitive touchscreens placed conveniently within reach.
These seamlessly integrated screens provide effortless access to a range of infotainment and vehicle functions. It lets you stay connected and in control while on the road.
However, the interior of the e-tron is not solely focused on technology—it also prioritizes creating a relaxing and enjoyable ambiance. The cabin offers generous space for both you and your passengers. So, everyone can unwind and savor the journey.
Reason #6: Advanced Infotainment System
The Audi e-tron has an advanced infotainment system with a user-friendly interface for effortless navigation and control. Dual touchscreens take center stage, with a 10.1-inch display positioned on top and an 8.8-inch unit below, providing intuitive access to your favorite apps and settings.
The upper screen offers seamless integration with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, letting you take advantage of hands-free communication, messaging, and music streaming from your smartphone.
You can stay connected and entertained while keeping your focus on the road. In addition to smartphone integration, the e-tron’s infotainment system offers a range of other features to bring your driving experience to the next level, like Satellite radio, USB connectivity, and even a memory card slot.
The available Bang & Olufsen audio system delivers an immersive listening experience with crystal-clear sound quality. Meanwhile, the subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot keeps you connected on the go, letting you have internet access, even on the road.
The inclusion of a wireless smartphone charger adds further convenience, allowing you to keep your device powered up and ready for action. The wireless aspect keeps you safe from the hassle of tangled cables.
Reason #7: Safety Features
When it comes to safety, the Audi e-tron surpasses expectations and sets an impressive benchmark for electric vehicles. It is the very first battery electric car to achieve the highest safety rating from the renowned Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This proves the exceptional safety prowess of the e-tron.
During the rigorous tests conducted by the IIHS, it demonstrates remarkable performance. It goes above and beyond in all areas to earn top scores. The Audi e-tron excels in keeping its passengers safe, from preventing front crashes to protecting them in case of an accident. It demonstrates a strong dedication to passenger safety.
In addition to its structural integrity, the e-tron comes with an array of modern safety technologies. Forward collision warning and automated emergency braking provide an extra layer of protection, helping to prevent potential accidents.
Standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems enhance awareness. They mitigate the risk of collisions during lane changes and while backing up.
Reasons to Buy an Audi e-tron Right Now: Summary
|Luxury SUV Design|
|Exceptional Standard Features|
|Impressive Power and Performance|
|Range and Charging|
|Advanced Infotainment System|
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New thread 'cos Jason Said :)
|Iain Downs||02/05/2020 08:28:56|
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So I boasted of my new vice on the 'What did you do today' thread and Jason suggested I start a separate thread so as not to get swamped by the flood of advice..
I've put the keys in and they fit most precisely into the T slot and the base of the vice, however the face of the vice is out by around 0.1mm across the width.
Henry has skimmed the base of his and I gather Jason has been waving his magic engineers wand at his as well, so there are clearly things that can be done.
The responses (and a good night's sleep) have suggested that I should clock the various other faces to make sure that I'm addressing the right problem in the right place.
Looking forward to answers and opinions.
After I get back from the Aldi battle...
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I have just ordered one of those, I would be interested in any advise too.
|John Haine||02/05/2020 09:43:54|
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Cancel the order?
|Ron Laden||02/05/2020 09:54:11|
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That's interesting Iain I have the smaller 80mm versatile which I keep with the inner face of the fixed jaw clocked parallel to the table but I haven't checked other faces.
I mounted a DTI in the spindle and just checked the top face of the fixed jaw and end to end it ran out 0.06mm. I removed the jaw made sure it and its seat were clean and refitted it whilst pressing fully down. That improved it to 0.03mm then tried it a second time but couldn't improve on the 0.03.
Then I clocked across the two running faces of the base casting, this I thought more critical as its where the work piece and parallels etc sit. It clocked at 0.02mm edge to edge and I clocked it close to the fixed jaw, fully open and a mid position, all the same reading.
I am quite happy with that for the work I do.
Edited By Ron Laden on 02/05/2020 09:56:44
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One of the first things to try is whether the key will first the other way round. Also have you checked the alignment of the table Tslot relative to the movement of the table with the gib well set.
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It certainly looks a heavy piece of metal. I am slightly confused as when I fit my vice I nip it up on the t clamps & then tap it left or right until the back face is as near zero as possible. Then tighten. Or am I missing something.
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Bazyel, keys are a very tight fit in the slots so won't matter if turned around and OP says tee slot is good for 0.01mm
|not done it yet||02/05/2020 10:27:24|
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Opinion: That vise looks far too big for that mill in that orientation, to me, unless bolted down on the outside table slot.
Fact: My large vise just overhangs the rear of the table and preliminary setting up usually means simply touching the back of the vise, in full contact, against the column.
Opinion: You are not doing very well if squaring the vise is only to the nearest 0.1mm!
Choice: The swivel base is sort of OK - if you have plenty of head space which, for most of us, is at a premium. The intermediate ‘layer’ is bound to cause further levelling/alignment errors unless everything is absolutely spot on.
Suggestion: You start your measurements at the table surface.
|Iain Downs||02/05/2020 10:39:11|
|796 forum posts|
Thanks for all the input.
Stevie, there is a channel in the bottom of the vice which holds keys which slot into the t slots - a close fit. If all is working right, it just means that you pop the vice on the table in the slots, tighten up the t clamps and it's spot on.
not done it yet, I think it worth checking the surfaces from the table as well as the spindle, so thanks for that idea. I *think* that I can mill across the full opening of the jaws in this orientation, though I will double check that.
I'm off out to the shed right now - main purpose is to finish off my saw table (it turns out the die I ordered is 30mm and my holders are too small or too big, so I have to make a die holder first), but I will clock the various surfaces of the vice today and also try the vice in a different orientation.
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Well I was going to save this for MEW when I did a "pimp my SX2.7" article but you can have it for free.
Firstly The reason for doing this work was that the slot in the 80mm vice is a nominal 14mm along with the supplied blocks but the SX2.7 has 12mm nominal tee slots
Secondly I generally prefer to clock my fixed jaw rather than use the keys but it made it simple of when staging photos for the beginners series to have the keys fitted.
Firstly a check of the supplied blocks shows them to measure just under 14mm and they are a firm fit into the premachined slots in the bottom of the vice not falling out when you turn it over.
Slot in the table a nat's over 12mm measured in several places.
Also clocked the edge of the tee slot and good for 0.01mm over 250mm which is far wider than the spacing of the blocks.
First thing I did was clamp a piece of bar to the table,in this case some 3/4" square and clock that as true as possible over it's length The vice is then held upside down and clamped onto this bar.
Mark the two keys so that they can always go back in the same way as you may want to remove them to angle the vice or use it length ways, etc. I went for simple 2 and 1 punch marks.
Pack under the blocks so they sit a bit higher up than their final position, I used a couple of thin washers then screw them into place.
Set your chosen milling cutter height so it is just clear of the bottom of the vice
Then machine the blocks to size taking a bit off each side, I went for 0.05mm under slot avarage so that I could also use on the other mills and the bit of wiggle room would allow for any fine clocking should I need it for high accuracy jobs.
Ian, you would only need to skim one side which I suggest if the fixed jaw side
Job done. I have actually been using this vice on all three mills particularly the CNC and locating it simply by pushing it back against the rear edge of the middle slot as I tighten up the fixings and not had any issues (no other work done to the vice either)
0.01mm over the length of the jaws, good enough for most work and clockable when you feel the need for anything better.
Edited By JasonB on 02/05/2020 10:47:30
|Mike Poole||02/05/2020 11:10:36|
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I would expect there to be a tolerance if just relying on the keys, it would be remarkable if every time you position the vice it comes up perfect. For much work it is pretty close but if a job is critical then you are going to clock the vice to check so you may as well give it a few taps to get it as good as required and leave the keys out. Having established the accuracy and repeatability of the keys then the benefit is to be found in not clocking up every time the vice is replaced, they also help to stop the vice moving with a very heavy cut. Unless you have faith in the keys and don’t check every time then you may as well leave them out and clock up every time.
|Ron Laden||02/05/2020 12:54:39|
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The keys with my 80mm versatile vice were way too big for the SX2P as it only has 8mm T slots so I had to take 3mm off each side of the 14mm keys. I also took a few thou extra off them which has left me a little room for adjustment.
This gives me a close position if I push the vice back towards the column which is fine as I always clock the vice and dont rely on the key position when I fit it back to the table.
Edited By Ron Laden on 02/05/2020 12:57:11
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As Ron says also check your jaw positions, as these vices are made to have the jaws fitted in several orientations they need to be fitted with care, so clean well and tap then down as you tighten the screws..
The 80mm one that I have here has about 0.005mm ( 2 tenths of a thou) along the top of the fixed jaw which matches the 0.005mm measured across the bottom of the full opening in both X and Y approx a 70mm square.
Also make sure your gibs are well adjusted and any axis not being used while measuring are locked, quite likely you could get some table droop with that big boy mounted on one end, if Bridgeports suffer from this I'm sure these bench top ones will too.
|Howard Lewis||02/05/2020 18:39:07|
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As an aid to aligning my 4" vice, (Not easy to fit keys for alignment ) I made up a gadget that looks like a set of goalposts.
The bottom end of the pillars are turned to a snug fit in the tee slots, and are drilled for long bolts to engage tee nuts in the slots. Fixed across the pillars, at a distance which allows it to be clamped in the vice jaws, is the cross bar.
Once clamped to the pillars, a light cut is taken along each side of the crossbar.
In this way, when the vice is clamped, it is to a face which is that of the machine table past the cutter.
Fitting and aligning the vice takes less than five minutes, and avoids the frustration of clamping, repeated tapping and clocking to get a Zero reading at both ends of the fixed jaw.
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Mine is simple: a block that is tightened in the vice jaws with a tang that projects through the gap in the base and into a table slot. I then load the whole shebang against one side of the slot while I tighten the mounting screws.
Mounts in seconds, is plenty good enough for anything I do - and I don't have to clock.
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I bought a Soba vice for my VMC and had heard of folks milling a slot to aid location. I really didn’t fancy doing this though for two reasons. A, it may weaken the base of the vice and B, what if I mucked it up and milled the slot badly. In the end I milled a piece of steel to be a tight fit for the Tee slots in the table, tapped it into place then clamped the vice upside down to it. Unlike some vices the clamping points on the vice are holes, not slots so I carefully clocked them and to my surprise found they were spot on with the jaws. As the slots in my mill and the holes in the vice are of slightly different diameters I turned a pair of stepped collars that are a tight fit in the vice and snug on the mill. When mounting the vice on the mill it’s never more than about half a thou out, if that. I know that if I’m in a hurry after replacing the vice I can use it as is but often clock it anyway.
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Surely if you really wanted to mount the vice bang on every time. Maybe due to working quickly. Would it not be best to put 2 or 3 pins in the bed , perfectly. Then drill matching holes in the vice base. Not deep enough to weaken it, but to locate perfect every time. Job done
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Interesting comparison between Chinese and USA machine vices below. Same guy has a follow up video as well.
Both videos show a few things worth measuring up and correcting if need be when setting up one of these cheap vices.
Edited By Hopper on 03/05/2020 02:29:16
|Ron Laden||03/05/2020 06:00:36|
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Out of interest I adjusted the fixed jaw of the vice and added a couple of measurements that the guy took in the video, I used the imperial DTI.
Fixed jaw tapped down whilst fixing the screws, top face run out edge to edge 0.0002
Run out across the two running faces of the base 0.0006
Run out along the length of the base (160mm) 0.0002
Movement of fixed jaw when clamping a steel block - no movement well maybe 0.0001 but hardly readable.
Movement of sliding jaw when clamping 0.0002 downwards -
So bearing in mind that this is a £60 vice (Currently £64) from ARC, I think that is an impressive set of figures and there is nothing I want to improve on.
Edited By Ron Laden on 03/05/2020 06:02:14
Edited By Ron Laden on 03/05/2020 06:04:36
|Iain Downs||03/05/2020 18:00:24|
|796 forum posts|
HI, all, sorry I didn't get back to you yesterday like I promised, but something always gets in the way. Particular thanks to Jason for giving up his income from MEW in order to help on this forum!
Firstly, not done it yet thought the vice was too big. It is a beast but ...
You can mill across the whole span of the vice from full in
To fully out
So I'm happy that I've not gone mad from that perspective. True with the jaws in their alternative positions you can get to the rearmost, but are way short of the frontmost. Still it looks like I could hold an 8 inch wide piece and cover the entire surface.
On the accuracy: I started to clock various edges of the vice with the intent of a full report. But when I clocked the back face and found that it was absolutely in in line, I stopped and considered.
I took the fixed jaw face off and found grit behind it. I clocked the front of the block that supports the jaw (which was milled rather than ground so a bit on the rough side) and basically that was true as well. There might have been 0.01mm variation, but it was hard to tell.
I cleaned up the fixed jaw and measured it with a micrometer with the following readings
top left - 14.312
bottom left - 14.321
top right - 14.302
bottom right - 14.295
so 0.015mm variation at most (No I've not tried the a matrix of points to see if there are other variances, thought that might be interesting. It also seems (to a naive novice) more inaccuracy than I would have expected from a ground item.
The floating jaw was similar (and also grubby behind)
I put the fixed jaw back on and clocked again. This was better. A variance of 0.04 or so (a bit under 2 though for the metric deniers!). Having said that, I couldn't work out where some of that came from.
Sadly, the need to make dinner called and I left it there.
I've not yet checked the Z trueness, but I'm encouraged./I will play around with the fixed jaw when I have some time again and see if I can get it even better.
The fixed jaw, though does seem very close to vertical. within the range of my finger indicator anyway.
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=== CMLL ===
Galavision/Televisa: Figure one of Escorpion & Warrior make it on this show and the other does not. This whole feud seems partially inspired to curry favor with CMLL (the TV show got 46 minutes last week, a length the show hasn’t gone since it’s been 1 hour), so they probably should get the bald guy and his new angle. Minis match is as good a bet as any to round out the hour.
FOX: which leaves the women’s cibernetico and Rey Escorpion/UG/Yujiro vs Love Buffet match for Fox.
C3: Invasors vs Atlantis/Panther/Sombra, Yellow Fever vs Mascara/Dorada/Shocker
52MX: Felino/Aguila/Casas vs Azul/Rush/Shocker, Yellow Fever vs TRT
Puebla: Guerreros vs Love Buffet.
GDL: if new, Guerreros (-Escorpion + Aguila) vs Love Buffet. If you’re wondering why Aguila is all the sudden in all of these main events, it’s probably resulting from Mr. Niebla not being around…
Terra: debut show is ‘main evented’ by Angel de Oro’s return from Japan, teaming with Shocker, and Porky vs Averno, Epheosto and Olimpico.
LATV: who knows
=== Other ===
AAA: Veracruz taping, part 1 of 2. Again, there’s no telling what airs when. I’ve guessed the Sexy Lady debut, the CIMA surprise appearance, and Perros/Chessman vs Cibernetico/Electro/Park, but I could be 0 for 3 easily. Regional should get an extra match, and they should continue airing TripleMania look backs. Perro Sr. vs Mascara Ano 2000 has to be airing sooner or later.
ACM: Strikes me as a probable rerun week, but Bengali, Monje Negro Jr., Potor Jr. vs Gato Fantasma, Silencio, and Veneno Extremo
IWRG-TVC Deportes: Capos/Ak47 vs FdT/Factor
IWRG-Vibra: FdT vs Psycho Circus.
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Obstetric outcome of first pregnancies achieved after vitrification and warming oocytes from women being treated for cancer was evaluated. Of a total of 493 women who consulted for fertility preservation, 357 had their oocytes cryopreserved after being diagnosed with cancer, and 11 returned after being cured for assisted reproduction treatments (eight had breast cancer, one Hodgkin lymphoma, one endometrial adenocarcinoma, and one thyroid cancer). The oocyte survival rate was 92.3%, the fertilization rate was 76.6%, and the mean number of embryos transferred was 1.8 +/- 0.7. Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin was detected in seven out of the 11 embryo transfers carried out. Four ongoing pregnancies were achieved and delivered at term with normal fetal weight and no major or minor malformations. Women diagnosed with cancer who have their eggs cryopreserved before anti-cancer treatment have good assisted reproductive technology performance and good perinatal outcomes. Cryopreservation of oocytes seems to be a good alternative for fertility preservation in these women.

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- Summary: For the first time, guide your custom Superstar through an authentic WWE career in the MyCareer Mode. From NXT to RAW, make your way up to the WWE Championship and live the life of an actual WWE Superstar. By using new motion capture technology, 2K15 includes many more new animations thanFor the first time, guide your custom Superstar through an authentic WWE career in the MyCareer Mode. From NXT to RAW, make your way up to the WWE Championship and live the life of an actual WWE Superstar. By using new motion capture technology, 2K15 includes many more new animations than any previous WWE title. The game also includes a new chain wrestling system.… Expand
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X-ONE Magazine UKFeb 15, 2015Plagued with animation issues and horribly out of date, but plays the best game of 'pro wrestling' anything has in some time. [Issue#119, p.80]
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Nov 19, 2014People complaining about the missing modes.
I think its good to remove them and re-create them.
Better then having old ones which causingPeople complaining about the missing modes.
I think its good to remove them and re-create them.
Better then having old ones which causing performance problems
or bugs while being in the ring! Create a Finisher... this moves cant be stopped by an attack.
dont break trough tables....
People complain about the missing MP3 Support.
Its Sonys fault. Not the fault of 2K.
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Now there have a stable base to improve there game.
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Gameplay Improvements! Just less content...
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Nov 28, 2014+ new graphics
+ scanned superstars
+ focus on present and future (nxt) + showcase + chain wrestling system + superstars clothes are+ new graphics
+ scanned superstars
+ focus on present and future (nxt)
+ chain wrestling system
+ superstars clothes are fully editable
- almost no generic entrances
- less match types than before
Since I do not care at all for most of the create options of this series (CAW, CAA, CAF, CAE, CAS) all those cuts, others are so angry about, do not really matter to me.
What I miss sometimes are the different variations when it comes to tag-team matches and the possibility of giving a different entrance to a superstar that does not actually belong to an other.
I really like the new chain wrestling system at the start of a match and I also prefer the slower pace of the matches in general.
The graphics really look good, the scanned superstars sometimes look so real. However the still need to work on the fans which still do not really look like current gen and take away from the overall great looks of the game.
All the new animations are also welcome. I like it, when after a long match, the winner leans over the ropes to show, it took almost all of his power to defeat his opponent.
Finally they concentrated on the here and now when it comes to the roster. Even though I started watching the WWE (F) in the early 90´s, I prefer a present day product. So I do not care for legends, I do not care for guys who ended their careers or got fired. So instead of Del Rio, Santino, Michaels, Austin I would rather have Los Matadores, Heath Slater and Sin Cara. But overall I am ok with the roster.
Showcase (to me) is a nice bonus (since I almost only play my own stories in exhibition mode) which gives me the opportunity to play through various feuds of the past.
So I have a lot of fun with "my personal present day roster sandbox" and since the cuts do not matter to me I can honestly rate it a "9/10".
For future releases of the series I would just like to be given back the cut out match types and some new generic entrances for heels and faces.… Expand
Nov 23, 2014The main things I want is gameplay, graphics.and this has it,I dont care much about 300 game modes hardly used half of them anyway.CreationThe main things I want is gameplay, graphics.and this has it,I dont care much about 300 game modes hardly used half of them anyway.Creation meh who cares so on that point its thumbs up for me.… Expand
Nov 21, 2014Beautiful graphics, good sound, poor music, lack of modes, no create an arena or diva and finally the chain wrestling sucks. 2k has ruined oneBeautiful graphics, good sound, poor music, lack of modes, no create an arena or diva and finally the chain wrestling sucks. 2k has ruined one of the few game series that I buy every year. I wont say its bad but it certainly is nothing like the previous entries in this series. If your looking for a wrestling simulator with glitches and framerate issues then you should buy this, otherwise stick with last years edition.… Expand
Apr 11, 2015This game is simply not finished. With all of the stripped down features (such as create a diva and create a finisher), controls that can beThis game is simply not finished. With all of the stripped down features (such as create a diva and create a finisher), controls that can be frustratingly unresponsive and a huge glitch that deleted over 15 hours of my progress (which seems to be very common btw) it's hard to see how this game can be shipped in such a condition?! The only saving grace for this game is that it is fun- when you finally get it to work. In a baffling design choice to remove knockouts completely (unless you perform certain OMG moments) I was incredibly disappointed.
What is good about the game though? Well My Career mode is a lot of fun and kept me coming back for over 10 hours- though it doesn't matter if the WHOLE F*CKING THING IS DELETED FOR NO REASON!!!! The character creator (though there is no create a diva mode) is well fleshed out and extensive (though previous games have had more content)- again though if your copy decides to delete itself it really doesn't matter how many customizable features you include. Finally the gameplay is pretty good- only once you get used to the controls- until then you will be hurling your controller across the room as reversals fail and when the game refuses to do simple things (throwing your opponent off of the hell in the cell springs to mind).
In summary this game is a colossal waste of money- if you decide to buy it do it when the next wwe game comes out as it'll be much cheaper than the £40 I wasted. This game however, is ideal for rental if you manage to find it.
But seriously I want a refund 2k… Expand
Nov 29, 2014Mildly impressive graphics, a massively pared down creation suite, missing game modes and an all new, slower and clunkier combat system areMildly impressive graphics, a massively pared down creation suite, missing game modes and an all new, slower and clunkier combat system are the major selling points of WWE 2K15, a game of so little importance to 2K that they seem to have forgotten to finish it. The facial scans vary from very well done to hideously inaccurate, and the new animations, while much smoother than previous iterations, are so slow and badly implemented that it feels less like you're performing the moves and more like you're triggering tiny cutscenes in the middle of the ring. Unfortunately, the MyCareer mode seems like a pile of unused potential. Its a great idea for a wrestling game, but there isn't much to it. Its severely lacking in content and mostly feels like a pointless series of matches in which you earn virtual currency to upgrade your character so that you can be more effective in future matches.
I really wanted to like this game, but the game itself (or perhaps the developers) doesn't really seem to give a **** about whether its enjoyable or not. The features are few and far between, the gameplay is plodding and dull and the traditionally massive creation options have been replaced by a sorry imitation. Sadly, I can't recommend this to anyone.... unless, of course, you like things that aren't fun. In which case, WWE 2K15 is the game for you!… Expand
Nov 20, 2014Like a jobber going against John Cena, this game just can't get the job done. Bugs and glitches, the same horrible gameplay from years past,Like a jobber going against John Cena, this game just can't get the job done. Bugs and glitches, the same horrible gameplay from years past, unrealistic selling of moves, and horrible mini games rule the roost in this series. Without the great Wrestlemania mode or legends of WWE 2k14, this game is down for the count and should be future endeavored. Please 2K, get rid of Yukes as the developer.… Expand


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Laura Eloyan, class of 2010, had an impressive list of accomplishments before adding an MBA from Duquesne University to her resume. With an undergraduate degree in international relations , she worked for the world’s largest HIV fundraiser, biked across the country, and spent her two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Republic of Zambia. Currently, she is a Public Health Analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. Her role involves providing managment and operations support for the Global Disease Detection Division, which deals with international emerging infectious disease. Moreover, she chairs a diversity committee and is the sustainability liaison for the Center for Global Health.
While her work deals exclusively with infectious disease overseas, she is interested in the relationship between the built environment and public health. Laura says “you can tell more about a person’s health from their zip code, than their genetic code.” Environmental factors play a large role in whether or not people have a chance to make healthy decisions. “The way that we are building our communities, everyone has to drive and often there is no access to healthy foods. We need communities that make it easy for people to walk and bike to everything they need.” Designing healthy communities goes a long way towards reducing the rates of obesity and national burden of disease associated with it.

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Bard Mythologies grew out of a recovered practice of telling the traditional stories to the people, in oral form by a skilled storyteller, the Bard. We have now done this in Ireland for some twenty five years.
Bard Mythologies revives the Bardic Tradition, a wisdom of the people, which helps us to view life beneath the surface and make sense of the world around us through story, folklore, symbols and archetypal characters.
Exploring the Myths we Live By
Bard Mythologies starts with the traditional myths, folklore, archetypes, symbols and stories of culture because they are the wisdom of the people, encoded in story and passed on from generation to generation in an oral tradition.
Because of the communal nature of these stories, they have to be seen as very special. The myths are of the people and for the people, and only those stories that met this collective “consensus” entered the tradition.
Who is the Bard for?
Basically Bard is for anyone with an inquisitive mind who loves stories and myths and just has a sense that there might be something in this ‘stuff’ of culture, in no small part because it has lasted such a long time and is, essentially, of the people, the wisdom of the people.
Once immersed, the Bard has relevance across many fields. Why? Because the myths can be seen as the operating system of a culture so it would have application to teachers, journalists, marketer, writers, politicians, judges, lawyers, business people etc. Once the Bard was the most revered of professions, with a status equal to a King. This was not without good reason.
So the Bard is essentially for anyone who feels the answers to what they seek does not be at the level of all the ‘noise’, the news, the array of media, advertising channels but at a deeper level. The Bard offers a skill once very precious to the Irish people – the gift of Manannan MacLir to Bran – ‘silver branch perception’ – a way of seeing deeply.


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Warrawong High School
Poetry in First Languages, 2018
Warrawong High School is a comprehensive, multicultural high school with a well deserved reputation for racial and social harmony. Situated in southern Wollongong, they have 506 students with 59% from a non English speaking background.
Developed by Gunai poet Kirli Saunders and delivered by Red Room Poetry, Poetry in First Languages (PIFL) celebrates, shares and preserves knowledge of First Nations languages and culture through poetry, music and art.
Over two days (14-15 May) Kirli Saunders and Koori poet Lyndsay Urquhart took students of First Nations and Refugee Backgrounds from Years 7-11 at Warrawong High School through the new resource, specific to Dharawal Country. Students in community with First Nations Poets, Elders and Language Custodians on Country, strengthened their connection to Country, Language and Community, with a vision to empower students to feel pride in their cultural identities. Students were encouraged to create poetry in Dharawal as well as in their own First Languages. The second day focused on art with Gundungurra Elder Aunty Trish Levett and dance with Lyndsay Urquhart.
Poetry in First Languages is supported by the Commonwealth through the Australian National Commission for UNESCO of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It is proudly supported by Graeme Wood Foundation, Geoff Ainsworth AM & Johanna Featherstone, Copyright Agency and generous individuals.
On Dharawal Country, PIFL is also supported by participants in Graeme Wood Foundation, Illawarra Multicultural Services, Merrigong Theatre Company, Wollongong Art Gallery, First Languages Australia, Miromaa and AIME.
Kirli Saunders is a proud Gunai woman, with ties to the Yuin, Gundungurra, Gadigal and Biripi people. She currently resides on Dharawal Country. Kirli is an international children’s author, poet and emerging playwright. She manages Poetry in First Languages and Poetic Learning at Red Room Poetry. Her picture books include CBCA nominated and internationally published, The Incredible Freedom Machines (Scholastic) and forthcoming, Our Dreaming and Happy Every After (Scholastic) and Afloat (Hardie Grant). Her poetry Collection, Kindred was Highly Commended in Black&Write 2018. She was Runner-up in the Nakata Brophy Prize 2018. Her poetry has been published by a number of journals (Cordite, Overland, Planthunter) and commissioned for public art. She is co-writing her first play, Dead Horse Gap.
In 2019, you can find Kirli at NT Writers Festival, Queensland Poetry Festival, Sydney Writers Festival, Enough Said and Word in Hand. She returns as writer in residence at The Literature Centre, Fremantle this year where she will perform The Incredible Freedom Machines with Matt Ottley and the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra in rural WA, at Coco’s Island and Christmas Island.

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After a week when events in Paris left us shocked to the core, President Michael D Higgins made a timely intervention in the ongoing debate on refugees yesterday.
Delivering the annual Daniel O'Connell Memorial Lecture, the President pointed out the issues of refugees and migrants arriving in Europe are "both a great human rights challenge and also a great test of political leadership".
"We are living through the greatest level of human displacement since World War II, with 60 million people forced from their homes by war.
"We see the results of this with the ongoing tumultuous displacement of people across the Middle East and beyond and the tragic loss of life witnessed in the Mediterranean Sea."
At a time when the admission of refugees is coming under ever greater scrutiny across Europe, the President sought to put the plight of those fleeing persecution front and centre.
Ireland has a robust refugee application system in place.
It is vital that this system maintains its integrity, helping those genuine cases so our country's strong record on human rights remains intact.


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Location: Great Harbor, Peter Island
We started the day at Great Harbor in Peter Island with an amazing sailing written test, which is ironic, of course, but all of us passed it, which was an incredible thing! We are beginner sailors! After this, we sailed around the corner to Salt Island, and we hiked onto a small mountain which had awesome views of the sea and took some beautiful pictures. While sailing, I took the helm and drove next to open ocean, which was incredible and hard also because the waves coming by were so big. After lunch, we went to our last dive on this amazing trip! We dove on a British ship which sand in 1867, it was so cool. It’s incredible the life underwater in those types of places.
Furthermore, it was one of our deepest dives! We went back to Great Harbor with some sailing practice on the way back. We had a shower and breakfast (yes, it was breakfast for dinner). Although they say I’m a dictator as skipper, I know that they like me.

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Volume 53, Issue 1, June 2013
David W. Kim
A new Branch Sprung
Judas Scholarship in Gnostic Studies
The popularity of the Nag Hammadi texts has not been exhausted in the field of Gnostic studies over the last thirty years. The Gospels or Acts of female characters or marginalised male characters were the main sources scholars used to draw the picture of ancient dual mythology. The ongoing fascination with Coptic manuscripts gave birth to a new branch of scholarship in contemporary history when the Codex Tchacos was unveiled. Judas scholarship began in the
middle of the last decade (2004-2006), even though it is claimed that the Codex Tchacos was unearthed in the 1970s. What kind of process did the ancient manuscript go through since its discovery? Where do readers stand with the new gospel? What is the future direction of Judas studies? This article not only chronologically discloses the ideas of individual scholars based on a field survey, but also argues that Judas studies can be developed beyond the general conclusion of second-century Sethian Gnosticism.

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I wonder what the future will be for the planned 'Eco Town' near Yeovil. This report from the Independent suggests that the 'Eco Towns' planned under Labour will be shelved as part of the savings plans under the new government.
Here's the relevant snippet:
Gordon Brown's flagship scheme for eco-towns across the UK is set to be scrapped by the coalition. Cash for the second wave of developments, announced earlier this year, has been frozen and the scheme is under review, The IoS has learnt.
The first wave of four eco-towns was announced last year and will go ahead.
But the housing minister, Grant Shapps, said last night: "We will back new eco-developments with broad-based local support that are genuinely sustainable. We will not impose eco-town developments on communities that do not want them." (comment - that means nobody will get any, as I've yet to hear of a community that was happy to lose large chunks of countryside to new housing)
Mr Shapps's Labour predecessor, John Healey, said: "The shelving of the eco-town programme is a clear signal of what we can expect from Cameron's government. Having feigned concern for the environment and gestured about empowering councils, the Tories' true colours are coming through – and what they said before the election bears little resemblance to decisions they're now taking."
The move is set to anger councils – many Tory-run – that requested eco-town developments and have already spent money on plans.
At present there's nothing new on the Communities department website, though the banner at the top says "we are reviewing all content on this website". I'll bet. New eco town proposals are still being submitted, though with the scrapping of regional planning, it will be up to local councils to push them, rather than respond to the regional plans. The Yeovil proposal was in response to the South-Wests 'Regional Spatial Strategy' which called for a 5000 home 'urban extension' to the town.
A group representing house builders has warned of a 'dangerous void' in planning policy, with the new government clearer on what it's scrapping than what it's going to replace it with. If the regional planning system isn't there to translate population projections into local provision of housing, services and infrastructure for new businesses, then will 'the market' simply sort it all out? I thought we'd worked out that faith in 'the market' was vanity?

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Ocean waters are not a uniform temperature from the surface to the ocean floor, and the world’s currents are not simple circles going round and round, but from a simplistic standpoint the surface water off the U.S. East Coast is a lot warmer than the West Coast, which is the primary reasons hurricanes hit Florida and …
Why is Florida at risk for hurricanes?
Since 1850, all of Florida’s coastline has been impacted by at least one hurricane. With its long coastline and location, Florida frequently finds itself in the path of these intense storms. The southeast coastline is extremely susceptible to a land-falling hurricane, followed by the panhandle.
Why does Florida have so many storms?
Central Florida’s frequency of summer thunderstorms equals that of the world’s maximum thunderstorm areas: Lake Victoria region of equatorial Africa and the middle of the Amazon basin. … Lift – cold or warm fronts, sea breezes, mountains or the sun’s heat are capable of lifting air to help form thunderstorms.
Does Florida get hurricanes a lot?
It should come as no surprise that Florida has been hit by the most number of hurricanes since direct hits on land were first recorded in 1851 with the Saffir/Simpson scale. … Florida has also been hit by more than twice as many hurricanes as the next closest hurricane-prone state, which is Texas.
How often do Florida get hurricanes?
The normal long-term probability of an intense hurricane hitting somewhere in Florida or on the East Coast is about once every three years. The odds are slightly better for the Gulf Coast, from the Florida Panhandle through the Texas coast.
Which part of Florida is best to live in?
Best Places to Live in Florida in 2021
- Naples. Nestled in the southwest corner of Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico, Naples holds the top spot for places to live in Florida. …
- Sarasota. …
- Melbourne. …
- Jacksonville. …
- Pensacola. …
- Tampa. …
- Fort Myers. …
- Port St.
Why doesn’t Tampa get hurricanes?
“Like Miami, Tampa is a large metropolitan area and the effects of a hurricane would be widespread throughout the city,” Samuhel explained. “Because it is located by the shallow Tampa Bay, water piles up into the city, causing very significant storm surge along the coastline.”
Why does Florida have bad weather?
n Florida, we experience some of the wildest weather in the world. Although snowy blizzards are very unlikely, we do encounter hurricanes, tornadoes, waterspouts, heavy rain showers and a lot of lightning strikes. Our humid, subtropical climate creates an ideal breeding ground for these extreme weather conditions.
Why is thunder louder Florida?
The sound is loudest closest to the ground. … Warmer summer temperatures promote faster sound waves, but beyond 10 miles, most thunder is not audible from its source. Occasionally, the thunder is amplified louder during an inversion when warmer temperatures are over colder air at the surface.
Does hail fall in Florida?
Hail is rare in Florida, but the frozen balls began falling in Pinellas County around 6 p.m. Hail fell from the sky in Pinellas County on Thursday as heavy thunderstorms moved in late in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
What state gets most hurricanes?
It probably comes as no surprise that Florida has been hit by more hurricanes than any other state since the inception of the Saffir/Simpson scale in 1851. Its location directly between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico makes it susceptible to hurricanes that come from either side.
Where do most hurricanes hit in Florida?
1. Southeast Florida (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach) Southeast Florida is very susceptible to hurricanes, given its location at the tip of the state. Most large hurricanes affect Southeast Florida with storm surges and plentiful rain – and those that make direct landfall can cause severe damage.
Where in Florida are there no hurricanes?
Let us present to you our top 10 places without hurricanes in Florida.
- Classifying hurricane-free cities in Florida.
- Fernandina Beach.
- Lake City.
What was the worst hurricane to ever hit Florida?
The deadliest hurricane in Florida’s recent recorded history is also its costliest. Hurricane Irma made landfall along the Florida Keys destroying homes and boats and causing widespread power outages as well as extensive tree damage to the Florida islands. In Miami-Dade County, about 1,000 homes sustained major damage.
Has a hurricane ever hit Miami?
Miami. Miami has been hit with 31 hurricanes while Naples, on the opposite coast, has seen its share with the landfall of 20 hurricanes. … The peninsula makes the Sunshine State prone to hurricanes from east and west.
Does Florida get tornadoes?
Florida actually leads the nation with tornadoes with an average of 12.2 tornadoes per 10,000 square miles. … In 2020 Florida had 54 tornadoes through September, not counting two tornadoes that touched down near Tampa in December. Even in 2021 there have been instances of tornadoes seen throughout the sunshine state.


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Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Glacier Nepal trek representatives welcome you at the airport and take you to the hotel by private vehicle. After a short rest, You will meet at our office you may have some questions about a trip we will give you to answer the question. Overnight at the hotel.
We can enjoy magnificent views of the Himalayas including the Mt. Everest and Kanchanjanga and, many more peaks during an hour's flight. At the airport, we will be welcomed by a representative GNT, who will take us to our hotel. Today, we will visit Rinpung Dzong which was built in mid of the 17th century and now houses the district Monastic Body and government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. We will also visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country and Drugyal Dzong. Overnight in Hotel


In State v. County of Florence, the Department of Revenue (“DOR”) sought to enjoin the County of Florence from placing a proposed tax referendum on the November 5, 2013 ballot. The supreme court denied the relief sought.
In 2006, Florence County held a countywide referendum to approve a one percent sales and use tax to raise $148 million for six road projects. The voters approved the tax. As of January 31, 2013, a projected $447.6 million had been raised by the tax, but only an amount of $35.6 million had been spent on the six roads. The tax is set to expire on April 30, 2014. Florence County sought to put a referendum on the ballet to reimpose the tax but for entirely different projects. Continue reading
Written by John Tamasitis
In a stunning opinion, authored by Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (“VRA”) in Shelby County v. Holder. The 5-4 decision, decided primarily on ideological lines, held that Section 4’s coverage formula for determining which states and political subdivisions would be required to submit all changes to their voting laws for federal approval, pursuant to Section 5 of the VRA, was unconstitutional as applied. The court reinforced the main points of its decision by highlighting the fact that the recent formula under Section 4 had not changed since 1975. That formula extended coverage to jurisdictions who implemented voting tests and had less than fifty percent voter registration and/or turnout for the 1972 presidential election. According to the court, the coverage formula was “based on decades-old data and eradicated practices. Indeed, the coverage formula had remained static since the 1970s because Congress failed to continuously update it to fit the current political landscape. Thus, while the VRA’s most recent renewal occurred in 2006, and SCOTUS held that the formula was no longer justified by current political conditions. Continue reading


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- Serves: 6-8
- Cook Time: 20 minutes including melting time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Effort: hard
For the stack
- 4 x 100 g bars white chocolate, broken into squares
- raspberries, to decorate
For the Italian meringue
- 500 g caster sugar
- 200 ml water
- 8 egg whites
For the soaked raspberries
- 2 punnet raspberries
- 1-2 tbsp kirsch
For the dark chocolate mousse
- 500 g dark chocolate, 70% cocoa solids broken into squares
- 300 ml double cream
- 50-75 ml kirsch
- 350 g Italian meringues, (see above)
Tips and Suggestions
It's essential to use high-quality white chocolate suitable for cooking - bars aimed at children have a high level of added vegetable fat. Suitable brands include Lindt Excellence, Valrhona and Green and Black's.
1. To make the Italian meringue, combine the caster sugar and water in a heavy-based saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer until the mixture is until pale, thick and syrupy.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Then, with the machine still running, gradually add the hot sugar syrup in a thin stream, and whisk continuously until the meringue is cold. Cover and place in the fridge until needed.
3. To prepare the soaked raspberries, place the fruit in a small bowl and sprinkle with kirsch. Set aside to marinate.
4. For the chocolate mousse, melt the chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, lightly whip the cream. Fold in the melted chocolate, kirsch and 350g of the Italian meringue. Cover and place in the fridge until needed.
5. Melt the white chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water. Pour the melted chocolate over a slab of marble or other cool, flat surface and leave to cool. When set, dip a round cutter in hot water and use it to cut out discs of chocolate.
6. To assemble the millefeuille: fill a piping bag with the chocolate mousse mixture. Place a disc of white chocolate on a serving plate. Pipe a layer of chocolate mousse on top and add a layer of raspberries. Repeat in layers and top with a final white chocolate disc.
7. Assemble the other portions with the remaining ingredients, then decorate each plate with the kirsch-marinated raspberries and serve.
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Public library staff across the nation have spoken! Congratulations to the books selected for the November 2022 LibraryReads Top Ten List.
Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail by Ashley Herring Blake
An interior designer who is never without the perfect plan learns to renovate her love life without one in this new romantic comedy by Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care.
“In this follow-up to Delilah Green Doesn’t Care, Astrid is determined to bounce back from a breakup by going on a TV building reno show. When sparks fly with the show’s carpenter, Astrid is thrown, having never before considered herself queer. With a little guidance from Delilah, she follows her instincts. This is a sweet/spicy romance for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall.”—Amanda Chapman, Davisville Free Library, North Kingstown, RI
NoveList read-alike: Chef’s Kiss by T.J. Alexander
The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch
Two exes wake up together with wedding bands on their fingers—and no idea how they got there. They have just one New Year’s Eve at the end of 1999 to figure it out in this big-hearted and nostalgic rom-com from New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch.
“Frankie and Ezra run into each other at a friend’s wedding, revisiting the highs and lows of their college romance, and discover a lot about themselves and each other along the way. With the 1999 college campus setting, this is a nostalgic and heartfelt journey to a bygone era. For fans of Just Another Love Song or The Half of It.” —Alicia Ahlvers, Henrico County Public Library, Henrico, VA
NoveList read-alike: The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary
Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese
Opposites become allies to fool their matchmaking friends in this swoony reimagining of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Much Ado About Nothing.
“Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing gets an update as Jamie and Bea, who have nothing in common, discover they have been tricked into going on a date. They decide to fake their way through it…but will it end in true love? This is a dual perspective, slow burn romcom full of wit and chemistry. Recommended for fans of Sarah Adams and Alina Jacobs.” —Kaite Stover, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
NoveList read-alike: Ben and Beatriz by Katalina Gamarra
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A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
NoveList read-alike: In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae
For more information about the program, or to learn how to vote for your favorite upcoming books, visit LibraryReads.org. And, don’t forget, voting for the December LibraryReads list ends 11/1!


The first phase of Kholongchu Hydro Energy Limited (KHEL) colony in Doksum, Trashiyangtse, has begun.
Although there are no signs of any major civil works, the commencement of the colony’s construction is one of the latest developments at the project since it began the pre-construction works in September 2015.
The phase I of the colony would comprise 40 residential buildings (113 units) with five non-residential buildings for office, guesthouse, multipurpose hall and two clubs. The structures are expected to complete towards the end of 2020.
Project officials said that initially during construction of the project, in addition to the 200 units that is expected to be leased from private plot owners of the new Doksum township, a further 130 units will be constructed including some temporary accommodation units which will also be converted into permanent residential units later.
It was learnt that if required, an additional 103 units (28 buildings) would also be constructed in the second phase depending on the need.
“Some of the power generation technologies are labour-intensive, which may require an increased level of manpower and hence more accommodation,” said an official.
About 498 employees would be accommodated during the construction and the number would drop once the project is commissioned and the main contractors leave.
Officials said that once the office buildings in Doksum is completed, the main office currently located at Yangtse would be shifted to the new Doksum township.
In addition to Nu 100 million (M) that was spent on developing approach roads to the colony, the construction of the first phase of the colony would cost Nu 504M.
About Nu 30M was spent on connecting the water supply and sewerage system at the site.
Kuensel learnt that the construction of Phase II entails an outlay of Nu 400M. In addition, a school and a BHU are estimated to cost about Nu 150M.
In total, about Nu 1.2 billion would be spent on the colony and related infrastructural developments.
Officials said that works at KHEL colony began in early 2016 with land acquisition and then designing the colony master plan. In early 2016, water supply system construction was started followed by construction of a 3.4km intra-colony road, which was completed this year.
The construction of the remaining structures was kept in abeyance in keeping with the general progress plan for the main works, an official said.
Land acquisition, coordination with stakeholders and construction of water supply infrastructure were some of the challenges in starting the colony, according to officials.
It was learnt that the project would surrender some of the units that it would lease from the private residents in Doksum once the project starts. However, the project would rent 120 units for 20 years.
The colony infrastructures are expected to be built in conformity to the traditional architecture facades and will showcase the co-existence of project structures with those of the local community, said an official.
The co-location of the local plot owners and project will also lead to the sharing of common facilities like school and health units, the construction of which will be funded by the project.
Project officials said that the main works for the project is expected to be awarded soon and KHEL is at the moment mainly engaged in the tendering process.
Meanwhile, residents in Yangtse said that the commencement of works at Doksum suggests that the project would soon materialise.
“We had almost given up hopes on the project because it has remained dormant for a long time,” said a resident, Karma. “I heard that they are building houses in Doksum. We are glad that the project had not failed.”
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Shipwrecked on an uncharted island Captain Trebane finds himself battling despair and the savage natives who occupy the island. When he discovers evidence that Serena, the woman he believes he loves, may have survived the shipwreck he sets off into the interior where he finds a strange white cathedral at the island's center. Before he could discover much more he is beset by the natives, saved only by an aged pirate named Sarn. Sarn explains that the savage natives are in fact sailors from other shipwrecks who have been cursed with a savage immortality by a strange pool on the island known as Lilith's tears. Trebane is initially skeptical but once he accepts this strange discovery he is more determined than ever to rescue Serena from the savages and their strange overlord Torn.
Jones' major strength as a writer is undoubtedly his considerable descriptive abilities. The world literally comes alive under his skill immersing the reader in this strange island land. However at times this strength becomes a weakness; with many sections of the story suffering from over description. There were entire paragraphs which felt redundant as they were simply repeating previous information. This creates a bit of a pacing issue.
Trebane is certainly an interesting character and I enjoyed his POV as the author shows us exactly what makes him tick. I was reminded a bit of Naomi Novik's work in how effectively Jones' was able to capture the time period's nuances and mannerisms.
At the halfway point in the novel the POV switched from Trebane to Torn and Serena. Torn's POV didn't work as well for me. At times he and therefore the rest of his eternus felt like bumbling buffoons and this cut the tension considerably with the return to Trebane's perspective. I realize that the author was going for a tragic figure with Torn and to a degree succeeds but then should have found another way to create the needed tension, perhaps by emphasizing the malignant unseen evil force on the island to a greater degree.
The finale was pulled off brilliantly and the twist was certainly a satisfying one.
Overall Jones' shows a great deal of promise in this novel. A greater focus on cutting down unnecessary paragraphs will certainly help him take his game to the next level. 7.25/10.
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To assess the safety and injection comfort of ATX-101-BA versus ATX-101-BA-free immediately
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Presence of submental fat graded by the investigator as 2, 3, or 4 using the CR-SMFRS
Sufficient and symmetrical submental fat such that the protocol-specified number of injections can be safely administered on both the right and left side.
No difference in perception or sensitivity (pain or otherwise) between left and right sides of the submental area.
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Hoi An (Vietnam), July 5 (IANS) With over 20 million tourists visiting per year, this port city -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- produces approximately 27,000 tonnes of urban waste per year.
Most of the solid waste here, the country's first "eco-city" -- known for its pagodas, temples, ancient wells and tombs -- was once finding its way into the ocean, streams and landfills, threatening the environment and the health of communities.
Now, household and tourism industry waste is sorted into three categories -- recyclable, biodegradable and persistent -- and disposed of under a pilot evolved by UN agencies with the involvement of locals, mainly women.
Result: Scientific waste disposal is not only enhancing community income and employment, but is also addressing local environmental and climate challenges while at the same time taking into account business interests.
Home to a harmonious blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences, Hoi An is located about 30 km south of the coastal city of Da Nang in Quang Nam province.
The credit of setting up the long-term waste management system that fosters sustainable development goes to a Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme, which came into existence in Hoi An in 2010. It basically aims at innovation and advocacy.
With the support of GEF, a financial mechanism for several environmental conventions, a women's union piloted the project named "Socialisation of solid waste management in Hoi An".
The project not only aimed to collect, segregate and dispose of the waste but also gave ample opportunity to poor local women to earn from it, a GEF spokesperson told IANS.
Biodegradable waste is composted at the household level and then used by local farmers for sustainable agriculture. Plastic, metal, and other recyclable waste is collected and sold to recycling facilities, while persistent waste is disposed of by the local government.
A revolving credit scheme gave loans to members of the groups and allowed the waste management programme to become viable.
Minh Hang, an octogenarian woman living in Hoi An, whose population density is six times higher than the national average, says the waste management programme helps her family get jobs.
She told IANS through an interpreter: "My entire family depends solely on waste collection and its disposal... it helps us earn a livelihood and also saves the environment."
According to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the Hoi An eco-town development, which is funded under the UN's One Plan Fund, envisions active participation by people's committees to implement green industry practices in small and medium enterprises, particularly those in the tourism, crafts and related sectors.
The local civic authorities were advised to arrange solid waste collection plans and promote gardening in the city by involving business houses.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) President Achim Steiner, who is the Vice-Chair of United Nations Sustainable Development Group, told IANS: "I think it takes the (local) leadership first. The private sector needs to be prepared to lead in this (in finding solutions to climate change) field also."
"It (private sector) can't be a passive player and they can't wait for the government to solve the problem. So the first thing we in the UN family, not only in the UNDP, is to look for the leaders in the private sector because they are part of the change that we are calling for."
Steiner, who was in Da Nang last week to meet with senior government leaders of Vietnam and attend the sixth GEF Assembly, was informally interacting with reporters there.
A passionate advocate of the Sustainable Development Goals, Steiner was categorical in saying that together with the private sector "we develop platforms on the issues of climate change".
"The private sector is a key factor in allowing the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement to succeed," he said, adding, "So, engaging the financial sector is going to be a key priority."
"Environment change is still pacing our capacity to respond by far. Emissions are not coming down enough. So is the global footprint of our consumption. We have produced more plastic in the last 13 years than in the entire human history. And you see the exponential impacts on the planet."
"We are still confronting this. There is enormous need for transformational change. And this in the backdrop in which national and international cooperation of multilateralism acting together and acting in solidarity to one another (is required)," he said.
Since 1998, GEF's Small Grants Programme has supported more than 150 projects in Vietnam. The programme supports communities to demonstrate, deploy and transfer innovative tools and approaches for managing harmful chemicals and waste.
(Vishal Gulati was in Da Nang for the Internews' Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Fellowship Programme at the Sixth Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org)
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