NSK Ltd. (NSK; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Norio Otsuka) announced that it has developed grease-lubricated*1 ball bearings that enable a world-class, high-speed rotation of one million dmN*2-1.8 times the conventional speed—for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs). NSK will promote sales of the new high-performance product to help extend the running distance, and contribute to better electricity/fuel consumption in EVs and HEVs. NSK is targeting annual net sales of ¥800 million in 2017 for this product and other EVs and HEVs products.
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In recent years, automobile manufacturers’ need for high-speed rotation has been increasing in order to ensure power output. The need exists to simultaneously downsize and lighten drive motors and power generators to extend the running distance and improve the electricity/fuel consumption in EVs and HEVs. Bearings that support motors include oil-lubricated bearings and grease-lubricated bearings, both of which need to provide high-speed performance. Grease-lubricated bearings have the advantage that they enable a more simplified surrounding structure than that of oil-lubricated bearings. On the other hand, they present a difficult challenge in terms of achieving the necessary high-speeds.
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Middle School: Big Fat Liar is about a girl named Georgia Katchadorian going to her older brother’s middle school, HVMS. Her older brother, Rafe Katchadorian was the troublemaker of the century and almost everybody thought Georgia would be the exact same. So Rafe and Georgia made a bet if Georgia was popular and got straight A’s she would win the bet but if she was unpopular and failing in grades she would lose. Could Georgia really win the bet with Rafe’s trouble making footprints all over HVMS.
I thought that the book was superb in the story line, plot, and the characters personalities were very unique and the contributed greatly to the story. I also liked the situations the Georgia was put in and how she went through them. One thing that I really liked was how Georgia and Rafe at home were okay with each other but still pulled pranks on each other like real sibling. Everything in this book was very good and I encourage people to try it.
One memorable thing about the book was when Mini Miller started to bully Georgia and how Georgia just went straight in with a kick to the shin. Mini Miller knew that Georgia could stand up for herself so he stopped bullying her.

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Gē Urban Composter
After moving from Arizona to California, I instantly became more aware of the practice of composting; anyone who has at least had lunch in San Francisco will understand what I mean (and good luck finding a compost bin in a restaurant or public space in Arizona). Feeling inspired, I thought “maybe I can clean up my act at home too!” I did a quick search and was utterly disappointed at the lack of options available to anyone living in a tight, urban setting with little to no access to an expansive back yard.
With this project, my goal is to provide to the world’s expanding population of urban dwellers an attractive and easy entry point into the lifestyle of composting. With Ge, people may begin to recycle some of their organic waste while they learn the ropes of composting. This product provides the starting point for a life-long habit and people can feel good knowing that they are doing one more thing to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Lincoln Riley closes all media access after student newspaper report on QBs
Lincoln Riley is facing increased interest in who he starts at quarterback this week after Oklahoma benched one-time Heisman Trophy contender Spencer Rattler last week during the win over Texas as Caleb Williams took over in the 55-48 victory.
Rattler was 8-for-15 passing for 111 yards with an interception and a lost fumble. Williams was 16-for-25 passing for 212 yards and 2 touchdowns.
At issue is who the Sooners will start this week against TCU. However, Riley apparently doesn’t want to talk about it since The Daily, Oklahoma’s student newspaper, reported on practice snaps of the QBs.
The Daily watched the offensive practice regimen from a public building near the OU football practice field, with no athletics employees discouraging observation. The Daily does not observe practice regularly, but did so Tuesday under heightened interest given the situation.
The paper reported that Williams was seen scrimmaging with the Sooners’ first-team offense by The Daily at practice Tuesday, while Rattler was working with the second team. Late Wednesday morning in Oklahoma,
KOCO-TV’s Carson Cunningham reported that OU football canceled all media availabilities until Saturday.
OU football has canceled all media availabilities today. No reason given. No more media until after Saturday’s game.
— Carson Cunningham (@KOCOCarson) October 13, 2021
The paper also talked with Rattler’s father.
“For right now, he’s focused on working for this team, and we’ll see what happens after Jan. 10,” Mike Rattler said. “Hopefully he’ll be playing in the national championship on Jan. 10, and then after that we’ll evaluate where he is as far as if any teams are interested in him in the NFL, we’ll consider that.
“If we think, ‘Hey, you know what, we may ought to do another year or something at Oklahoma, wherever’… we’re leaving our options open whereas that is concerned, but for the most part, right now, we don’t even talk about it, because he’s got a task at hand to deal with.”


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Pickpockets working the crowds, fraudsters looking to clone your credit card and even modern day pirates working the high seas – yes, traveling the globe can be a dangerous game–depending on your destination. Just recently there have been terrorist attacks in Belgium and rioting on the streets of Paris and London – it seems nowhere is safe from harm. But what would it take to stop you from traveling? How dangerous is too dangerous?
From ravaged war zones to narco-trafficking hotbeds, these 10 countries (in no particular order) are a few of those that pose the most danger to travelers. The question is: are they worth the risk?
With prevalent travel warnings (UK, US, and Australian governments all advise against travel to the region) and the headlines still full of suicide bombings, kidnappings, government assassinations and terrorist plots, it’s no surprise to find Afghanistan on this list. Decades of warfare have long overshadowed the country’s immense beauty – vast landscapes dotted with important archaeological sites (including the Buddhist caves and shrines of Takht-e Rostam) and ancient market towns.
Should you go? Unless you’re a soldier or an aid worker, probably not. Although there are areas open to travel, the majority of tourists will be safer staying at home or at least waiting a few more years for the situation to stabilize. Pashtun run tour company Untamed Borders still offers tours of the regions with local guides but even they can’t guarantee your safety. Instead, you could opt to explore Central Asia and the other five ‘stans – Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.
With an ever-increasing divide between rich and poor, a lack of police presence in the crime-ridden favelas and drug use rampant throughout the nation, the incidents of muggings, car-jackings and violent street crime show little sign of subsiding in Brazil. The UK and US governments both warn tourists of high crime levels, but the pristine beaches of the north, Amazonian rainforest trails and samba-fueled kaleidoscope of the annual Carnival still draw in the crowds.
Should you go? Absolutely, just take care. Like many areas of the world, Brazil’s big cities can be unsafe and levels of violent crime are sadly much higher than in many of its neighboring countries, but much of this can and is avoided by tourists every year. Keep your belongings close, avoid the favelas and non-tourist districts, be extra diligent after dark and always abide by the advice of the locals even when it seems exaggerated or overly cautious.
Home to some of the holiest sites of Islam outside of Saudi Arabia, as well as the site of ancient Babylon and an abundance of significant historical sites, Iraq should rightly be a hotspot for Middle Eastern tourism, but very few are brave enough to enter its borders given the current situation. Not quite the war zone it was a few years ago, Iraq is still plagued by bombings, terrorist activity and kidnappings (particularly of foreigners) and it’s no wonder the U.S State Department has renewed its travel warnings, advising against all but essential travel to almost all locations in Iraq.
Should you go? If you’re interested in the south, not yet. The situation in Iraq is improving and tour companies like Hinterland Travel have reinstated their Iraq tours as of 2011 but it’s advisable to hold off on booking for another year or so. That said, if you must go, the northern part of Iraq, known as Kurdistan, to locals, is full of ancient sites to see like the Erbil Citadel, thought to be the longest running continuous settlement known to man, and is less dangerous than the south and warrants consideration. In the meantime, there are safer options in the region, such as Jordan, home to the Dead Sea, the ancient site of Petra and the beautiful Wadi Rum valley. >> Visit Petra and Wadi Rum by bike
With four of the world’s greatest mountain ranges in the north, including the world’s second highest mountain, Pakistan has attracted climbers for years and remains popular despite the turbulent times it’s lived in recent years. Like so many Middle Eastern areas, Pakistan is still beleaguered by Al-Qaeda and the Taliban’s presence, suicide bombings and tribal clashes, making it a risky destination for travelers. US Government officials have expressed concern that the current political climate will increase the likelihood of westerner-targeted attacks.
Should you go? Maybe. Both the US and UK advise against travel, but climbers are still heading to the mountain ranges, albeit with due caution. Untamed borders and Snow Land both still offer treks, including scaling the famous K2.
Increasingly popular among the backpacker crowd, Colombia is starting to shake off its bad-boy image, but crime statistics and negative media coverage have ensured that its reputation prevails. Most often, the crimes reported are hijacks, robberies and kidnappings within areas controlled by FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) guerrillas but there’s also the use of date rape drug Scopolamine within cities to worry about. Hikers in rural areas should be extra wary of venturing off the beaten track – Colombia is second only to Afghanistan, when it comes to landmine victims –the dangerous explosives pepper the mountainsides.
Should you go? Yes, but stick to the ‘safe’ areas. In Bogotá and Cartagena and other well-trodden areas, travelers are unlikely to encounter issues more severe than in most major cities but don’t let this convince you that the whole country is secure. Narco-trafficking and FARC rebels are still major problems in certain areas and travelers should avoid land border crossings and seek out up-to-date local advice before heading to rural areas.
A country long marred by conflict, Somalia was struck off the list of safe destinations back in 1991 when rebel groups overthrew the dictatorship and started the country’s descent into a bitter civil war. Tribal warfare and violent disputes have played out ever since, splitting the country into around two dozen warring groups and making the capital Mogadishu so dangerous that for several years the Somali president fled to neighboring Kenya. Not only that, but the country is currently suffering a severe drought, with some 4.7 million people in desperate need of food aid according to the UN.
Should you go? The short answer is no unless you are traveling with an aid organization or volunteer group (and even then you should carefully consider the risks). Immigration officials have even been known to turn away potential tourists due to the dangers and all western countries advise against travel to the region, so not surprising that most Somalians can’t remember the last time they saw a tourist. If getting off the beaten path in Africa is your goal, there are plenty of other options, like the tiny neighboring country of Djibouti.
Libya has been splashed over the newspapers since peaceful protests against autocratic Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi erupted into armed conflict and unrest rapidly spread across the country. After a heated battle for power that ended in Gaddafi’s death, and the eventual installation of a UN-backed unity government in Tripoli that faces opposition from two rival governments and many militias, the region is still unstable, and generally unsafe. Travelers longing to visit the country’s numerous Roman ruins and sprawling Southern desert, may now have to risk their lives to do so.
Should you go? Not right now. The jury is still out on how long it will take to restore peace and order after the political situation has been stabilized. It will likely take a while for the tourism industry gets back on its feet. Next door, tourism in Tunisia is getting back on track, making this the safer option for checking out Roman ruins in the area, but visitors should avoid the border with Libya and mountainous areas.
The world’s deadliest conflict since World War II, the DRC conflict has involved seven nations since its outbreak in 1998, with violent clashes over natural resources, border access, and politics. The result has been mass casualties, not only from warfare but from disease, malnutrition, and pillaging of rural villages by armed militias. Despite the signing of peace accords as early as 2003, in 2009 death rates were still estimated at 45,000 per month, and even today, kidnappings remain abundant and rebel fighters and armed militia groups still occupy much of the eastern and northeastern provinces.
Long renowned as a lawless domain ruled by bandits, some forty years of warfare has culminated in Sudan’s 2011 split into two countries, with South Sudan achieving its long-disputed independence. The largest and most geographically diverse country in Africa is also the least visited and although the lure of visiting the largely undiscovered pyramids or trekking the untamed Sudanese desert may one day entice tourists, it’s unlikely that tourism will increase until the two countries’ peace agreement has proved itself legitimate, and the political situation stable.
Should you go? Despite recent developments, the political situation remains highly unstable and with both the US and UK governments advising against all but essential travel to Sudan, it’s definitely advisable to stay away for the time being. While other African countries may not offer as much diversity in landscapes as Sudan, you can still find places like Namibia where you can kayak with sea lions at Cape Cross, see shipwrecks on the Skeleton Coast, visit the oldest desert in the world, and go on safari in Etosha National Park.
Regrettably infamous for its status as the “rape capital of the world” as well as its high homicide rates and high fatalities due to road accidents, the former World Cup host (2010) is no stranger to danger. Crime in South Africa does show signs of decreasing though – in 2014 there was a 2.8 decrease in physical assault, and a 6.9% decrease in sexual offenses, although reported incidents of rape remain unacceptably high.
Should you go? Yes. South Africa does have its dangers, but it’s worth pointing out that a lot of this violence occurs within the townships and rural areas – areas most tourists will stay away from in favor of going on safari, visiting the Cape vineyards, diving with Great Whites or spotting penguins at Boulder Beach. Keep your wits about you in the cities, follow trusted locals’ advice and you should be able to avoid the major pitfalls.

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Workers at Fred Meyer, Albertsons, and Safeway grocery stores across the state of Oregon are gearing up to go on a massive strike in a struggle not only for a fair contract in general, but specifically to ensure that women are no longer pushed into lower paying wage scales than men. That. Is. Amazing.
So come out and join Portland JwJ and the Oregon AFL-CIO for a community picket at *Fred Meyer on Hawthorne* in solidarity with workers! Let's show them that the community has their backs and supports them in this struggle, WHATEVER IT TAKES!
The community picket line is ADA accessible and family friendly. Hawthorne Fred Meyer is on the 14 bus line.


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It's been a really long time since I first heard about the lawsuit against Disney/Pixar over Monsters Inc.... over three years, in fact... and I can't find any follow up news on the case. The BBC has the original news story here, basically, "Stanley Mouse, the renowned '60s-era psychedelic poster artist, has sued Disney Enterprises and Pixar Talking Pictures, claiming that the Mike and Sully characters featured in "Monsters, Inc." were copied without credit from his catalog of work. According to court documents, Mouse claims that one of the main characters in "Monsters, Inc.," a green, wisecracking, ambulatory eyeball named Mike, strongly resembles a character he drew for a movie treatment titled "Excuse My Dust" that was unsuccessfully shopped around in 1998. According to the documents, "Excuse My Dust" was set in "Monster City," where the animated monster characters worked for the "Monster Corporation of America." In the movie "Monsters, Inc.," the characters Mike and Sully live in "Monstropolis" and work for "Monsters, Inc." Drawings attached to the complaint, dating from the early 1960s, pair a small, two-legged eyeball with a large, dull-witted monster character in a "buddy" relationship. The lawsuit claims that Disney and Pixar also appropriated the "buddy" relationship theme from Mouse's work. The lawsuit further claims that a story artist from Pixar visited Mouse in 2000, described himself as a fan of the artist and discussed Mouse's work with him." So then what? What happened? Three years and counting, and no settlement or anything? I mean, Stanley Mouse is no teenage scam artist, he's a well-established, well-respected graphic artist, best known for his work with the Grateful Dead. It's hard to dismiss his claims out of hand. For the record, I LOVE the Monsters Inc. film, and would be devastasted to hear confirmation of foul play, but my personal experience with the outer tentacles of the Disney behemoth leads me to believe the various limbs of the corporation are more than capable of this sort of thing.
Monsterama reader Matt Putnam-Pouliot (see above) has this to say... "I'm writing with a little information about the Mouse/Disney lawsuit. From an individual who was involved in the case I learned that the judge ruled against Mouse on one character and determined the issue of the other character would go to trial. Disney and Mouse reached a settlement though, the details of which will never be made public."

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced the relaunch of its official Academy Awards searchable database.
AOL Time Warner chairman and CEO Richard Parsons pledged the conglom's backing for the American Black Film Festival "as long as I'm around" at Saturday's awards ceremony.
The Los Angeles Film Fest dispensed its top two prizes under looming Target logos at the Wadsworth theater Saturday night.
Pottermania swept the world Saturday as bookstores unveiled J.K. Rowling's fifth blockbuster, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," in what was expected to be the biggest retail event in book…
Finnish helmer Klaus Haro's debut feature "Elina" took the top Valencia Moon award at the 18th Cinema Jove film fest, Spain's biggest showcase for first and second-time directors, which wrapped…
According to one of the most respected observers of the Middle East cultural scene, the recent edict handed down banning "The Matrix: Reloaded" was a fait accompli once the makers chose the name for…
Twentieth Century Fox has pacted with TV helmer Nelson McCormick to make his feature helming debut on the action-thriller "End of the Road," a pic being developed by Fox-based producer Mark Gordon.
It was bulk "Hulk" in Southeast Asia over the weekend while "2 Fast 2 Furious" took line honors across a big chunk of Europe.
Documentary filmmakers Venita Coelho and Deepti Datt have launched India's first all-women film company, Firehorse Films.
Veteran Brazilian thesp Fernanda Montenegro ("Central Station") and her daughter Fernanda Torres will topline helmer An-drucha Waddington's "A Casa de Areia" (The House Of Sand).
"From Justin to Kelly," a bigscreen outing for TV "American Idol" stars Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, is a parochial spring-break musical full of sexless romances and alcohol-free parties. But…


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mohammed morsi are sounding the call for nationwide protests again tomorrow against a constitution drafted by islamists. the opposition was bolstered after saturday's first round of voting on the document. only about a third of eligible voters turned out, as 57% approved the draft-- a much lower level of support than predicted. the second round of voting is saturday. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to judy. >> woodruff: and we pick up now on some of the major questions being asked about guns, mental health and other issues in the aftermath of the shootings. we get four perspectives. dan gross is the president of the brady campaign to end gun violence. david kopel is an adjunct professor of constitutional law at the university of denver and the research director for the libertarian-leaning independence institute. katharine nordal is with the american psychological association. and dr. irwin redlener is a pediatrician at columbia university who works on public and family health issues. he's the president of the children's health fund. we thank you all for being with us.
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North Highland is participating in the Association of Change Management Professional’s (ACMP) Texas conference entitled, “Building a Re-Imagined Future.” Nakeisha Brown and Hatti Johnston are eager to co-present a session they call, “How Much Change is Too Much Change – Finding the Way Forward.” I recently had a conversation with them to learn more about their presentation and what’s happening in the industry overall. Excerpts from that discussion are below:
What is change saturation and why should companies care about it?
Change saturation is the point at which individuals are being asked to absorb and embed too much change at any one time. This results in these individuals becoming overly stressed, confused, and disengaged.
Too much change at the wrong time has an impact on project outcomes, jeopardizing strategic initiatives that ultimately have an impact on the bottom line.
The pandemic has caused so much change in the last two years, what’s your approach for dealing with companies that know they need to change, but are wary of introducing more change to their employees – some of whom might be experiencing change fatigue?
Building an understanding of the company’s capacity for, and current level of change will enable the company to manage their portfolio of change to introduce additional change to the right areas of their business at the right time, to avoid change saturation in any one business area. In addition, by understanding the key drivers of a company’s capacity for change, companies can implement longer-term strategies to increase this capacity over time, making it easier to land continuous change in the future. Our approach to understanding and navigating change saturation is as follows:
- Define the capacity for change
- Identify the impacts of your projects and link them to the organization’s capacity for change
- Design an approach for addressing the outputs
- Test interventions and monitoring the saturation level
Some companies stay in a constant state of change, what are the common themes you hear from clients of these companies? How does North Highland help with these challenges?
We’ve consistently heard from clients that they had no easy way of seeing a consolidated view of the impact of all the changes happening across the business or whether that level of change was too much to be embedded at one time. What we have been hearing include:
- We need visibility into the effects the change program/transformation is having on our business.
- We need to know if we are putting the organization under too much change at once.
- We need to know where the "tipping point" is so we don't reach it.
- We need to determine how to prioritize projects and still be effective.
- We need to know if we are good at implementing change.
North Highland’s approach enables us to provide a clear holistic view of change impacts across the whole portfolio, comparing this to the organization's capacity for change. This enables decisions to be made around whether to reprofile the change portfolio, where to target increased change management interventions, and whether a longer-term plan to increase the organization’s capacity for change is needed. Ultimately, this will increase the adoption of change and reduce the negative impacts of change saturation.
Has the world of business ever seen as much change as it’s seeing today? Will this level of change become a new part of how companies operate to maintain a level of success and dominance?
During a year of COVID, where many companies have said they have done more transformation, most of it unforeseen, than ever before, there is a greater need to understand how much change is too much.
If companies are viewing coming back to the office as an enabler of transformation, it is essential to layer the impact of shifting to new ways of working with the changes driven by their planned transformations to avoid overwhelming their people and attrition. They can’t just pick up where they left off, they need to allow time for their people to adopt and embed the changes being asked of them as they return to the office or adapt to new ways of working.
Famous scientist, Charles Darwin, is often attributed to saying “It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives, but the one MOST RESPONSIVE TO CHANGE”.
So now, more than ever, companies should care about how to best become responsive to change and avoid change saturation.
Give an example of a client that struck the right balance of change and chartered a path forward that was beneficial for the employees and the company’s bottom line.
We worked with an online retailer that was deciding to transform every function within its business, which had evolved from child to teenager mode. We assessed the change capacity of the organization and profiled the different initiatives against it. Using this approach, we identified a high level of capacity but there was too much change hitting the merchandising function at one time. As a result, we used this information to re-profile the initiatives moving the finance transformation out by a couple of months to allow time for the merchandising function to adjust. Additionally, we focused extra change efforts on leadership in the most impacted teams to help them to lead teams through change.
A few months ago, Prudential’s Pulse of the American Worker Survey found that some 26% of all workers expect to change jobs when the health crisis has subsided. Of these workers, 80% are concerned about their career growth. What can companies implement to stop the expected employee attrition?
The pandemic has opened new doors for the workforce to find work globally, meaning there is more competition than ever for companies to hold onto good talent. In this competitive marketplace, employee experience is paramount. To help combat attrition, companies must be cautious not to negatively impact this experience by landing too much change at any one time. Therefore, it is more important than ever to be able to identify how much change is too much change, and what to do when you hit that tipping point.
When addressing this, one size does not fit all (after all organizations and the profile of change they are affecting are inherently unique) but the good news is that there are several factors influencing capacity for change that we've researched and tested with companies. These factors range from considering the cultural aspects of an organization through to its demographic makeup and even sizing the amount of what we call 'background noise' – that is those changes that are relatively small and may not directly impact everyone but do create a distraction and take up space in an individual’s capacity for change, ultimately helping indicate whether you're at risk of exceeding your change capacity.
By understanding a company’s change saturation level, and managing the change portfolio and change management strategies accordingly, employee experience can be improved, enabling employees to absorb change more easily, freeing up their capacity to focus on excelling in their roles and growing their careers without the need to move to a new role.
Change Saturation gives you visibility of the change landscape and the organization's capacity for change. Learnings provide the ability to make better decisions, minimize risk, and increase adoption of change to increase your chance of success.


During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump became the first major party nominee in modern history to refuse to release his tax returns.
To this day, President Trump has kept his returns a closely guarded secret, though legal analysts have suggested they have been obtained by special counsel Robert Mueller.
Voters may finally get a chance to examine Trump's tax returns, with Democrats winning the House of Representatives in the November midterm elections, Politico reported Saturday.
Democrats have identified an nearly century-old statue that allows the chair of the Ways and Means Committee to examine anyone's tax returns.
“Probably the approach would be to get all of it, review it and, depending on what that shows, release all or part of it,” said Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX).
“Yeah — that would be consistent with our beliefs," suggested Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA), the committee's top Democrat.
“There’s a precedent for doing this," he explained, noting lawmakers released confidential tax information filed by President Richard Nixon, who underpaid his taxes by almost $500,000.
"Transparency advocates have long complained about Trump bucking a 40-year tradition of presidents producing their returns," Politico explained. "His filings could answer questions about what he earns, how much he pays in taxes and whether he gives to charity."
“There are legitimate oversight questions that can only be answered by having those documents,” argued Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA).


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By: Matt McHugh
July 11, 2017
COTUIT — The Kettleers (14-10-1) saw their winning streak snapped on Monday, and they saw their non-losing streak break on Tuesday as the Chatham Anglers (12-13) won 10-4 at Lowell Park.
Starting pitcher Seth Shuman (Georgia Southern) retired the side in the first inning, but was tagged for five runs in the second inning, giving up five hits and walking two, before being removed in favor of relief pitcher David Inman (Coastal Carolina) with two outs.
“I didn’t have my greatest stuff out there tonight, but that’s part of baseball,” Shuman said. “I just gotta flush it and move on to the next game.”
The game’s slow pace early was also a challenge to overcome. Coach Mike Roberts said, “I thought early in the game, his rhythm is really slow. It took one hour to play the first two innings. Lack of rhythm was a big part of it that we need to work on.”
Shuman had his best outing of the season in his last start, throwing five innings and allowing one unearned run in Cotuit’s 5-3 win vs. Falmouth on July 4. However, his command was not the same on Tuesday, and that led to hard contact from the entire Chatham lineup.
“I thought he got to a point where he was just kind of throwing, not pitching,” Roberts said. “He was throwing too many breaking balls. It’s just one of those outings. Seth’s a great man, and I’m confident he’ll bounce back with a really good outing next time.”
Cotuit showed signs of a comeback in the bottom half of the second, with a two-run home run from right fielder Griffin Conine (Duke) – his sixth of the year.
Chatham responded with two runs in the third inning, scoring on a wild pitch from Inman and an RBI infield single from Josh Shaw (St. John’s) to extend their lead to 7-3. Shaw was safe on a bang-bang play at first base, and Cotuit head coach Mike Roberts was ejected for arguing the call. This was the first time all season that Roberts has been ejected, and Trey McCall took over as the acting head coach for the remainder of the game.
“All I wanted him to do was ask the home plate umpire,” Roberts said. “I never say anything bad, I just ask them why they make the call. It’s part of the game, but I’ll probably be a bit more patient next time out.
In the fourth inning, a two-run home run from Josh Stowers (Louisville) off of Brian Rapp (Boston College) extended Chatham’s lead to 9-3.
The Anglers went with left-hander Adam Wolf (Louisville) for 2.2 innings of middle relief and he was excellent – striking out five of the 12 batters he faced, and allowing one run on three hits. Wolf was pitching in just his second game with the Anglers, after joining the team late due to Louisville’s College World Series run.
The Kettleers added a run in the 7th inning on an RBI single from Michael Toglia (UCLA), who knocked in two runs in the game and stays red-hot in the cleanup spot. Centerfielder Greyson Jenista (Wichita State) raised his average to .329 with a 3-4 day, and also made a diving catch in his first game back in centerfield.
The Kettleers hit the road on Wednesday, as they will make the short trip to Hyannis to play the Harbor Hawks (9-13-2). The Anglers return home to host the Brewster Whitecaps.


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Title: House of Salt and Sorrows
Author: Erin A. Craig
Release Date: August 6th, 2019
*ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
In a manor by the sea, twelve sisters are cursed.
Annaleigh lives a sheltered life at Highmoor, a manor by the sea, with her sisters, their father, and stepmother. Once they were twelve, but loneliness fills the grand halls now that four of the girls’ lives have been cut short. Each death was more tragic than the last—the plague, a plummeting fall, a drowning, a slippery plunge—and there are whispers throughout the surrounding villages that the family is cursed by the gods.
Disturbed by a series of ghostly visions, Annaleigh becomes increasingly suspicious that the deaths were no accidents. Her sisters have been sneaking out every night to attend glittering balls, dancing until dawn in silk gowns and shimmering slippers, and Annaleigh isn’t sure whether to try to stop them or to join their forbidden trysts. Because who—or what—are they really dancing with?
When Annaleigh’s involvement with a mysterious stranger who has secrets of his own intensifies, it’s a race to unravel the darkness that has fallen over her family—before it claims her next.
I feel bad only giving this book two stars, but I don’t know if I’ve ever had a book go downhill for me so quickly.
In this retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Annaleigh is one of twelve sisters in the esteemed Thaumas family. The story begins as a funeral is being held for one of the sisters, who is now the fourth one in the family to die. The people of the islands believe the family to be cursed, but Annaleigh believes that they are being targeted by a murderer. As she and her sisters hunt for clues, they stumble across a magical door that takes them to a ball. Seeking a distraction from their grim lives, the sisters dance through the soles of their shoes night after night. When Annaleigh starts seeing strange things, including the ghosts of her dead sisters, she begins to question her own sanity. As illusion and reality become increasingly tangled, the sisters draw closer and closer to danger.
First of all, I loved the chilling atmosphere in this book. It ranges from creepy to absolutely terrifying, and I don’t think it would be a huge leap to say that this could be classified as a horror novel. A lot of things about this book didn’t work for me, but one of the biggest issues was the fact that the fantasy elements weren’t introduced until about midway through the novel and seemed a little out of place at that point. What started out as a creepy ghost story/murder mystery rapidly turned into a story with gods and illusions and magical tricksters.
I did really like the nautical vibe in this book. The beliefs and customs of the citizens are all focused around water, which I thought was really unique. The world-building outside of the islands was pretty nonexistent except for the occasional mention of cities and mainland customs.
There is romance in this book, but I was very uninvested in it. The love interest is a complete Gary Stu who serves no purpose at all. He’s just kind of thrown in there, occasionally rubbing Annaleigh’s back or kissing her forehead to make her feel better. He has a secret of his own that is intriguing, but it doesn’t end up having any relevance to the plot. I also felt that his involvement at the end of the novel was insanely contrived and confusing.
Annaleigh herself was a pretty weak character, just kind of going along with the plot instead of being a driving force. There were several instances where something would be super obvious to the reader but went completely over her head. I liked the emphasis on the bond between sisters, although didn’t particularly like any of her sisters, either. They seemed petty and selfish at times. It was also bizarre that the frequent deaths didn’t seem to effect the family as much as they should have. They all just continued on with their lives as if nothing had happened.
Several events in this book seemed to be added in for “creepiness factor” without actually contributing to the story. Also, the way the book concluded was pretty unpleasant. I don’t always need a happy ending, but I was somehow unsatisfied. It felt rushed and a little too unsettling.
This review is pretty harsh and should be taken with a grain of salt, since many others seemed to like it. I think I would have enjoyed this more if it had remained a creepy ghost story with fewer fantasy elements. I really liked the first half, but the revelations toward the end somehow made me even more confused and the last quarter of the book left a bad taste in my mouth. It pretty much only worked as a horror novel. I would read more from this author, but this book just didn’t work for me.


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LendingTree is dipping its toes into the insurance space. The mortgage-comparison site has agreed to acquire QuoteWIzard, one of the largest online insurance comparison websites. LendingTree will pay up to $370.2 million for QuoteWIzard, $300 million in cash at closing and contingent payments of up to $70.2 million, subject to hitting certain targets over a three-year period, according to a report by Insurance Journal.
“By acquiring QuoteWizard, LendingTree will establish itself as a leading player in the online insurance advertising industry, while continuing our ongoing diversification within the financial services industry,” said Doug Lebda, LendingTree founder and CEO.
“LendingTree’s strong brand identity, online marketing, and technology capabilities are the ideal match for what we’ve built at QuoteWizard,” said QuoteWizard co-founder and CEO Scott Peyree. “This acquisition will give our business the reach and tools it needs to continue our growth trajectory while further diversifying LendingTree’s product portfolio.”
QuoteWizard has received 6.5 million n requests for insurance quotes since the beginning of the year, according to Insurance Journal. Lebda said that he thinks branding under the LendingTree name will grow that number even more.

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Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said Jurgen Klopp should sign Joe Hart as the club's goalkeeping woes continue.
Simon Mignolet was far from convincing during Tuesday's 4-1 Premier League win over Stoke City, at fault for Jon Walters' goal at Anfield.
Mignolet has only been restored to the starting XI following a number of errors from off-season recruit Loris Karius.
With both keepers struggling, Carragher urged Liverpool to target England international and Premier League winner Hart, who is on loan at Serie A outfit Torino from Manchester City, as the Merseyside club fight for the title.
"Liverpool have a goalkeeping problem. It's not just one individual. The reason Karius was brought in was because Simon Mignolet wasn't good enough but he's now gone back to him," Carragher said on Sky Sports.
"Whenever a Liverpool goalkeeper is asked to make saves he should make, they're going in. Yeah, you can say its poor defensively but at times you want your goalkeeper to bail you out. That's what he's there for.
"If somebody said to me 'the window's open, you can go and get Joe Hart', I would do it. If I was Jurgen Klopp I would do it.
"It is a great chance Liverpool have got at the moment [to win the league]."
Liverpool's third consecutive win kept them second in the table and within six points of leaders Chelsea after 18 matches.
"It may be different next year, with European football coming in," Carragher added. "Managers have come into this country with another year's experience.
"[Antonio] Conte is flying but if you think of someone like Pep Guardiola and the investment the other teams are going to have.
"Jurgen Klopp, if you're talking net spend, has virtually spent nothing. He's done a remarkable job but the position Liverpool are in, if they get the chance to get a goalkeeper with Premier League titles, you do it."


This is "John Capenter's" Christine--not Stephen King's Christine. The film takes the basic idea of the film much the same way Kubrick took the basic idea of the Shining and made it his own. While the book is better--a book is a book and a film is a film. There was no way at the time that John Carpenter could've staged the scenes with Christine back in 1983. Even now the budget would be huge. I'm speaking of Darnell's death and the death of Buddy out on the icy roads. John Carpenter may not be fond of this film but he should be--it's one of his last films that looked and felt like a "John Carpenter film." The cinematography is fantastic, the music is classic Carpenter music, and it's pretty well acted. It may not be the most frightening King adaptation but it's one of the best directed (technically) and one of the best photographed. All in all it's one of Carpenter's best; after all it is his version of the book. Changes aside, it's well worth the viewing considering the mindless, no-talent crap that passes for horror these days at the cinema.


In a recent report, NBC News spoke with 18 people across 11 states who had worked for Amazon or for an Amazon-contracted company. Details from the employees reveal a culture of overworking, lax safety practices, and a lack of adequate background checks for delivery drivers. Each worker revealed one common thing: Amazon is sacrificing safety as the demand to deliver more packages quickly increases.
Amazon & Delivery Driver Safety
The NBC report found a pattern of lax practices on behalf of Amazon managers to meet strict and demanding deadlines. In some cases, drivers who did not pass background checks would use badges that didn’t belong to them. So, drivers who failed background checks received sensitive information such as names, addresses, and security codes to homes, buildings, and neighborhoods.
“They would say, ‘OK, get it done,’” one former delivery manager told NBC News. “And as long as it was delivered before deadline that day, that would make their location look amazing, they may turn their head.”
Another former driver confirmed this practice. Despite failing their background check, they would drive under another person’s credentials and log into equipment using a shared password. In another state, one former driver confirmed that Amazon was aware of the practices of their company and ignored them as long as packages were delivered. The practice is continuing; one current Amazon employee said the company was aware of a contractor’s failure to comply with background checks and ignored it. As long as packages are delivered on time, workers say Amazon is willing to overlook lapses in safety from delivery drivers and companies.
How Many Accidents Are Amazon Delivery Vehicles Involved With?
Amazon relies on a sprawling network of warehouses and delivery drivers—both Amazon workers and contracted drivers—to meet its strict delivery demands. After all, the retail giant has amassed a following thanks to its two-day delivery promises. In some large cities, this delivery window has been hacked down to the same day an order is placed. As the company makes increased promises, the toll on workers has proven to be dangerous.
One report from ProPublica and The New York Times researched serious accidents involving drivers delivering Amazon packages. The report found more than 60 crashes that caused serious injuries since June of 2015. It also found that at least ten people lost their lives in these accidents. Notably, the authors of the report believe this only a fraction of serious accidents involving Amazon delivery vehicles because of a lack of lawsuits on the part of accident survivors. To make matters worse, Amazon has avoided legal liability despite having a significant amount of control over the operations of contractors. Instead, contractors have suffered the most legal consequences issues caused while delivering for Amazon.
Amazon’s Side of Events
In a comment to NBC News, Amazon maintained the safety of its delivery methods. The company asserted its commitment to safety and its tight control over the practices of contracted delivery companies.
“Amazon operates a safe delivery network and to state otherwise is simply not true. There are tens of thousands of drivers delivering tens of millions of packages to customers every week, almost all without incident. Unfortunately, statistically at this scale, traffic incidents have occurred and will occur again, but these are exceptions, and we will not be satisfied until we achieve zero incidents across our delivery operations,” Amazon said.
Former and current drivers disagree with Amazon’s claims of being committed to safety. Some report practices such as running stop signs, throwing packages, and speeding to make sure they deliver packages as fast as possible. Some drivers also report that they and their coworkers would skip lunch and urinate into bottles to save every second possible.
“Those are close calls every single day, worrying you're going to hit a car or a person,” said Ami Swerdlick, a former contracted delivery driver with Amazon. “It was going to kill me if I didn’t stop doing it.”


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Yesterday, St. Vincent was a guest on Annie Mac’s BBC1 radio show where she played a selection of acoustic tracks from her new album, MASSEDUCATION.
She also took the chance to take on a cover of The Clash’s 1979 punk classic London Calling completely stripped back. And she totally nailed it.
Listen to St. Vincent nail a completely stripped back cover of The Clash’s London Calling live on the BBC.
A track as sonically iconic and lyrically momentous as London Calling isn’t exactly easy to cover, especially when performed on an acoustic guitar. But St. Vincent is no ordinary musician. The vicious lyrics take on a new weight and clarity, and a closer focus on melodic dynamics give her cover a bit of a Patti Smith vibe.
During the interview she also performed New York, Los Ageless, and Pills from MASSEDUCATION.
Listen to the show below. The cover starts around the 18:20 mark.

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With the combined efforts of Hogg, Swinton Byrne and Burke, The Souvenir recreates the sensation of riding an emotional coaster with an unstable partner.
* This filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artist’s work. Instead it reflects the films this person has been involved with that have been reviewed on this site.
The dangers of stock photo modeling; Nancy Reagan refused to help Rock Hudson; Bed bugs may be splitting into new species; Hollywood's white-guy problem; Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara.
A report on six films from Sundance 2015, including "The D Train," "Partisan," and "Sleeping with Other People."
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8th ward Alderwoman-elect Annie Rice, Sue Shear Institute’s Vivian Eveloff discuss women in politics
On Friday’s St. Louis on the Air, host Don Marsh discussed the special election to replace the St. Louis 8th ward alderman. Joining him for the discussion were St. Louis Public Radio reporters Rachel Lippmann and Jason Rosenbaum.
Annie Rice, who ran as an independent candidate, beat the Democratic nominee, Paul Fehler in Tuesday’s special election 60 percent to 40 percent in unofficial results. A special election takes place when there is a vacant seat prior to an election.
The seat has been vacant since November, when long-time alderman Steve Conway resigned to become the city’s assessor. The ward covers parts of the Shaw, Tower Grove East and the Southwest Garden neighborhoods.
Rosenbaum said the race was a clean race between the two candidates, but called the hostility between their supporters a “proxy war.”
“Aldermanic races in St. Louis can be incredibly nasty affairs and this one was not one of them,” Rosenbaum said. “But their surrogates and supporters kind of were on another level of animosity against each other.”
Listen to the full discussion on the 8th ward alderman election:
Women in politics
Rosenbaum said there has been a tremendous advancement of women in elected offices with significant power in St. Louis. Lippmann said the result of Donald Trump’s election in 2016 led to further conversations about women in politics, including the addition of the title “alderwomen.”
“[Women] saw a reason for them to get motivated,” Lippmann said. “They are being asked to run and they are responding to those calls to run.”
Alderwomen-elect Rice and Vivian Eveloff, director of the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at the University of Missouri-St. Louis later joined the conversation to talk about the increase in the number of women in elected offices.
Eveloff discussed the history of the role of women in politics. She said in the past, women who served in elected offices were widows of men who had been elected to it.
“That’s just the way it was. Nobody thought to recruit a woman,” Eveloff said. She was involved in campaigning for various women running for elected offices, including long time Missouri representative Sue Shear and herself.
Rice said the various movements, such as Time’s Up and Me Too, inspired women to speak out and call for more representation in decision making.
“There’s a piece of that lighting this fire. There are a lot of women and people who are kind of sick of men making all the decisions for us and are ready and energized by all sorts of people in politics and leadership pushing women forward,” Rice said.
Rice plans to run for re-election in March 2019 under the Democratic Party.
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After you fumble like a rat in a maze
through Jay's house, you'll be able to queue up for his TV Hothouse in the rear of the house. There you can observe Jay who has just finished filming a scene from his often seen film, "Steamboat Annie". Be sure to ask him if he's a hidden Jay!
- If this is your first visit to Disneyland, you may have to experience this attraction first thing in the morning.
- Minimum height 30".
- Maximum height 62".
- Maximum width 88".
- Attraction is closed for unforseen relocation from June 26 through January 12.
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Eating sustainability isn’t easy. Anyone looking into refining their diet in line with what our planet needs will soon realise the extent of the changes they’re going to have to make – say goodbye to meat!
With livestock constituting almost 15% of greenhouse gas emissions, it appears to now be time to learn how to make the most of a humble vegetable, particularly those that are local and seasonal.
British autumnal veg tends to be side-lined as something you’d be a bit disappointed to have to force down as a side to a pie or bit of meat – but fortunately a bit of effort can flip this all around!
This mindset has inspired this cauliflower katsu, which takes a “boring” vegetable and turns every bit of it into something that can alleviate even the most extreme of meat cravings. This recipe has been pared down student-style to ingredients that you might find in your kitchen anyway – saving you money but still providing the Wagamama-esque experience.
Simple Cauli Katsu Curry
Makes 2 servings
For the cauliflower:
- 1 small cauliflower (with lots of leaves!)
- 50g plain flour
- 100ml plant-based milk or water
- (Optional) 1 tsp garlic or onion granules
- 100g breadcrumbs (great made from stale bread)
For the sauce:
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3cm piece of ginger
- 1 carrot
- 1 small bunch of coriander (1 tsp dried/ground works too)
- 1 tsp garam masala/mild curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp mango chutney
- 25g plain flour
- 400ml veg stock
- Lime wedges
- Preheat your oven to 190°C / 180°C fan and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Slice your cauliflower into florets and put the leaves to one side.
- In one bowl, whip up your plain flour, a pinch of salt, and your garlic or onion granules with milk or water until you have a crêpe-like batter. Place your breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
- Dunk each floret into the batter, letting the excess drip off, then coat with the breadcrumbs.
- Spread evenly on a baking tray and bake for approx. 30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Wash your cauliflower leaves and add to another tray with a coating of oil, a pinch of salt and a sprinkling of garam masala or curry powder. Cook for around 10 minutes until crispy.
- In the meantime, make the sauce! Finely dice the onion, garlic, ginger and carrot and fry alongside the coriander stalks and spices over a medium heat until soft.
- Put on your rice.
- Add the flour and chutney to the pan and stir to combine.
- Whisk in the stock until smooth and simmer for around 10 minutes until you reach a nice thick consistency.
- Remove your cauliflower and leaves from the oven and serve up on a bed of rice with a generous serving of your sauce. Garnish with coriander leaves and a wedge of lime.
- Most veg and herbs can be frozen one way or another – save excess ingredients from the bin and use another day.
- Sub out ingredients for things that you’ve already got – this recipe also works really well with aubergine or tofu.
- Google what’s seasonal – make the most of what’s growing around you at the moment and let it inspire your cooking!

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In the world of airsoft guns, power is everything. The most powerful airsoft gun is the one that can shoot the furthest, with the most accuracy and with the most force. However, there are a few airsoft guns that stand out above the rest when it comes to power.
At this time, it is unclear as to which airsoft gun is the most powerful.
How powerful can an airsoft gun be?
Most airsoft guns are designed to fire projectiles at velocities below 350 feet per second (fps). However, some airsoft guns can fire projectiles at velocities of up to 700 fps. At these high velocities, the projectiles can break skin and cause serious injury.
The most used limit for muzzle energy is 13J. This corresponds to 374-375 FPS when measured with 020g BBs. On large fields, snipers may have a higher muzzle energy allowed (but with a longer minimum engagement distance) and at CQB sites, lower muzzle energy is likely to be the rule.
What is the most painful airsoft gun
There is no doubt that airsoft guns can pack a punch. But which ones are the most painful?
The answer may surprise you.
The most painful airsoft gun in the world is actually the 40mm grenade launcher.
While the M134 minigun may be more powerful, the 40mm grenade launcher is far more painful.
The reason is simple.
The 40mm grenade launcher fires a projectile that is much larger and heavier than the bullets fired by the M134 minigun.
This means that the impact of the 40mm grenade is far more severe.
So, if you’re looking for the most painful airsoft gun in the world, the 40mm grenade launcher is the clear winner.
While BB guns may have more power overall, Airsoft guns can shoot just as powerfully at a longer range. This makes them both great options for those looking for a powerful shooting experience.
Do airsoft hits hurt?
Airsoft guns are only dangerous when used recklessly. When shot at exposed skin, they can leave a mark but because airsoft bullets are usually made from plastic or rubber, the pain inflicted is incredibly minor. Just like many other activities, airsoft guns are only dangerous when not used with caution.
There are a few things you can do to reduce the pain of a bee sting:
-Remove the stinger as soon as possible
-Apply a cold compress to the area
-Take an antihistamine to reduce swelling
-If you’re allergic to bee stings, seek medical help immediately
What is the longest airsoft shot?
The record for the longest airsoft target shot is 811 m (266 ft, 9 in). This was achieved by Roni Kuivala on September 8, 2018 inband Pahvant Range, Utah, USA.
400 FPS airsoft guns have a max effective range of around 200 feet. However, high-quality sniper rifles in this FPS range can sometimes have an effective range of up to 300 feet.
What’s the fastest pellet gun
The Hatsan 135 break barrel gas ram or spring-powered airgun is one of the most powerful airguns on the market. It is claimed to be able to shoot up to 1250 FPS in .177 caliber, making it a powerful choice for those looking for an airgun with plenty of power.
Non-power guns can cause significant injuries, especially among children and teenagers. Most people, including emergency physicians, tend to underestimate the severity of such injuries. In fact, missiles from BB and pellet guns can penetrate skin, eye, thorax, and abdomen, and even cause bone fracture.
Is 500 fps allowed in airsoft?
This is our policy on airsoft weapons and we expect everyone to abide by it. Velocity must not exceed 500fps and no more than 231 joules of energy should be used. With a 100′ minimum engagement distance, we feel this is a safe and reasonable policy. Biodegradable BBs are mandatory and there are no exceptions. Thank you for your cooperation.
Painballs carry significantly more energy than airsoft BBs and will as a result cause more pain upon impact. It is important to remember that paintballs have a much larger surface area than an airsoft BB and as such, will cause more damage to your target.
Can airsoft guns penetrate skin
A typical 020 g airsoft pellet will penetrate the skin at 1367 m/s (448 ft/s). However, the strength of the pellet can vary depending on the manufacturer. always check the manufacturer’s specifications before purchasing airsoft pellets.
Nerf guns are a great alternative to airsoft because they are cheaper and more accessible. Nerf guns are also more quiet and have less of a recoil, making them more comfortable to shoot.
Do steel BBs hurt?
A metal projectile can cause serious harm to the body if fired from a high-powered airsoft gun at close range. This can include smaller bones being broken, or worse. Be sure to take all necessary precautions when handling airsoft guns.
Although airsoft is exciting, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved. Players can be injured by being hit by a ball or by falling on the ground, so it’s recommended to wait until age 18 to start playing.
Does airsoft leave scars
While airsoft gun welts and airsoft wounds can happen in the right circumstances, most of the time an airsoft BB will bounce right off of you without even leaving a mark. This is because airsoft BBs are typically made of soft materials like plastic or resin, and they’re not usually propelled with enough force to break through skin. However, if you’re hit by an airsoft BB at close range and/or with enough force, it is possible to sustain a minor injury. So, while airsoft guns may not be as dangerous as real firearms, it’s still important to be careful and use proper safety gear when playing.
There is a considerable difference in the sizes of ammunition Airsoft strikes hurt less than Paintball hits Due to the higher impact rate of paintballs, you will often see professional paintballer wear lightweight armour similar to motorcross armour and always sporting full-face protection.
Does an airsoft gun feel like a real gun
Airsoft guns can be a fun and realistic way to simulate shooting, but there are some key differences that should be noted. The trigger pull, recoil, and noise level are all different from real guns, so practice shooting with airsoft guns may not be exactly the same as shooting with real guns. Additionally, airsoft guns cannot simulate malfunctions or reloading as well as real guns. Finally, there is a certain feeling you get from shooting a real gun that cannot be replicated with an airsoft gun.
BB guns are firearms that fire small metal or lead BBs. These BBs can be very dangerous, depending on the strength of the gun. Airsoft guns, on the other hand, fire plastic projectiles, making them much safer for recreational use.
What should I wear to airsoft
When playing paintball, it is important to dress appropriately to ensure your safety and comfort. Pants and a jacket (like a hoodie or sweatshirt) will help protect you from the paintballs, and gloves will help keep your hands warm and protected. We do not have clothing, gloves or shoes available for rent, so please come prepared.
An airsoft gun is not enough for self-defense. Airsoft guns do not have the firepower to do any kind of damage to an assailant.
How far can airsoft guns shoot
An airsoft gun’s range is affected by a number of factors, includingbb weight, fps, and hop-up. The heavier the bb, the less affected it is by wind, and the greater the range. The fps of an airsoft gun also affects its range – the higher the fps, the greater the initial velocity of the bb, and the greater the range. Finally, the hop-up of an airsoft gun can also affect its range. The hop-up is a device that applies backspin to the bb, giving it more stability in flight and therefore increasing its range.
The Umarex / VFC H&K PSG-1 GBB is a replica of the venerable German Jaeger Rifle. The similarity in weight and feel is uncanny, and it cycling is very smooth. The Tokyo Marui VSR-10 Pro Sniper Version is a great replica of the VSR-10, and it too has a very weighty and solid feel. Both of these rifles are great for playing airsoft, and they both feel very realistic. The Silverback TAC41P Bolt Action Rifle is a great choice for those who want a realistic bolt action rifle. It has a very smooth action and a great trigger pull.
Is 500 FPS lethal
In general, it is considered that below 350 fps, a gun is only capable of limited harm. However, if the gun is fired above 350 fps, it is considered to be very harmful or even lethal. It is believed that a bullet fired from a gun can penetrate the skull at around 500 fps.
If you’re looking for a high-quality airsoft gun, you’ll usually find that they feature higher-quality components such as steel inner barrels, tightly-sealed hop-ups, and durable, precise bucking. High-end airsoft guns are also more likely to accommodate heavier BBs that will improve the range and accuracy of your gun.
How fast does a 22 go in FPS
A 22 LR is a popular choice for many because of its low velocity and light bullet weight. The most common 22 LR uses a bullet weighing between 36 and 40 grains traveling between 1080-1260 feet per second. However, some low-velocity loads travel much slower, like Federal’s American Eagle Rimfire Suppressor. This cartridge uses a 45-grain bullet traveling only 970 fps.
BBs are often made of steel, which makes them more likely to ricochet than pellets. For this reason, they are often used for plinking in the backyard. However, because BBs are round, they are not very aerodynamic and therefore are not very accurate, which makes them less than ideal for hunting or pest control.
What is the most powerful BB or pellet gun
Crosman 13xx variants are the most powerful pump pneumatic air pistols. They come in both 177 and 22 and are named the 1377 and 1322, respectively.
Pellet guns that can fire at speeds approaching 1,000 feet per second can cause serious injury to humans. The impact of the pellets can puncture human skin at speeds as low as 150 feet per second. Therefore, it is important to be careful when using pellet guns and to avoid firing them at speeds that could cause serious harm.
Do airsoft bullets break skin
keeping in mind the Dr. Nelson’s input on the matter, Airsoft and paintball guns can be classified as weapons. These guns are specifically designed to shoot at other people and can potentially cause serious injuries. It is important to be aware of the risks involved in using these guns before playing any games.
Although airsoft would certainly sting squirrels, it is unlikely to kill them outright. There is a possibility of doing lethal damage, such as cracking one or two bones or eyes, jaw, or ear if you are close enough and hit there. However, this would likely lead to long and suffering pain, and the squirrel would likely die after a few days or week.
Do plastic BBs hurt
Always treat airsoft guns with care and respect, as they can cause serious injury if used improperly. If shot in the mouth without protection, they can chip teeth or cause other serious damage. Keep them away from children and never point them at anyone, even in jest.
While BB guns can shoot relatively quickly, they are often not as powerful as pellet airguns. Pellet airguns can fire at speeds beyond 170 m/s, making them a much more formidable option.
How many FPS is paintball
The average rate of speed for a paintball is about 280 FPS, or 85 meters per second. Most industry professionals agree that300 FPS is the maximum safe limit for paintballs. According toConquerer Paintball’s “Paintball Velocity” article,pg 6., “A paintball shot at 300 feet per second will hit with the same energy as being hit with a 40-mile per hour fastball.”
It is important to maintain a consistent frame rate when playing first person shooter games, as sudden changes can result in players becoming injured. Keeping the FPS between 330 and 360 will help to prevent this from happening. No matter what the target is, whether it is close or far away, the player will still be able to hit it.
Why is airsoft called airsoft
The sport of soft air is a relatively new sport that has origins in Europe. The sport has only recently gained popularity in the United States. Soft air is a simulation of real firearms combat using airsoft guns. Unlike traditional BB guns or pellet guns, airsoft guns use a softer pellet for ammunition. This makes them safer to use and allows for a more realistic experience. There are different types of airsoft guns that are designed to mimic real firearms. Airsoft guns are used in a variety of different settings, including law enforcement and military training exercises.
Airsoft is a growing sport in popularity and is much more realistic than games like Paintball. It simulates real-life combat and is very addictive. Hoping to play Airsoft soon!
The most powerful airsoft gun is the one that fires the strongest pellets with the most force. There are many different types of airsoft guns on the market, so it is important to do some research to find the one that is right for you. The airsoft gun that is right for you will depend on your budget, the type of game you are playing, and your personal preferences.
There is no one answer to this question as different airsoft guns can vary greatly in terms of power. Some airsoft guns may be more powerful than others, but it ultimately depends on the individual gun and how it is used.


Unemployment will increase as machines replace human jobs
Amazon has announced the opening of the first automated grocery store, called Amazon Go, which will have no checkout lines or cashiers. This signals the beginning of a futuristic era in which machines will perform more and more of the the tasks that humans used to do, but with increased efficiency and decreased cost. Although this sounds like a boon for the American economy, it will drastically increase unemployment while leaving few beneficiaries other than large corporations.
The current U.S. unemployment rate is 4.6 percent, the lowest it has been since 2007, and it is important that that number decreases or at least remains low. However, the unemployment rate is in danger of rising again if machines for human jobs become a widespread practice. Compare Amazon's grocery store, which will employ no cashiers, to a normal grocery which may employ 20 or more cashiers, even with some self-checkout lines. If stores like Amazon Go become more common, the lack of employee hiring will add up, and there will be far fewer opportunities for unskilled workers to find jobs regardless of pay.
Human workers are also valuable because they can provide an empathy that machines cannot. An increase in machines performing tasks that typically involve high levels of human interaction would decrease quality of service overall. A machine or robot cycling through an algorithm to attempt to solve a problem is not always good enough for a consumer. A human can be much more sympathetic with a customer that has a frustrating issue than a robot or an automated system requesting that callers choose from a preset list of options. Also, multiple studies, including an Australian study by B&T, have shown that despite advances in technology people still prefer to interact with human workers rather than machines. The study found that 81 percent of customers prefer dealing with humans when solving customer service issues.
Along with being impersonal, machines can be frustrating for customers. It is impossible for a machine to predict every possible outcome. Because of this, when a machine breaks down or cannot fulfil a customer's need, there is little a customer can do. On the other hand, a human can improvise, offer alternatives and solve a customer's problems. For example, self-checkout lines at stores are designed to increase efficiency and reduce the need for employees. Still, when a self-checkout machine fails, a customer usually ends up calling on a human worker for help. Machines' inability to deal with issues that they are not programmed to solve could prove problematic if they take over human tasks. Although a self-checkout register may decrease the need for unskilled labor it does not make checkout faster or more enjoyable for consumers.
Despite all their drawbacks, automated machines have their uses, and a happy medium can be found between human workers and machines. Automated machines should perform tasks that would be dangerous to humans. They also should be made to perform repetitive, assembly-line type tasks that they can perform much more efficiently than humans. However, they should not take over jobs that require interaction with humans. Human interaction is an invaluable commodity that many take for granted, and the resulting unemployment that would occur through increased automation would be a major threat to millions of Americans.
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Sat, 05 Dec|
The Grand Social
Modernlove- THIS SHOW IS POSTPONED
Time & Location
05 Dec 2020, 19:00
The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 C3N0, Ireland
About The Event
Singular Artists proudly presents:
modernlove. Live at The Grand Social
Saturday, 5th December 2020
[Socially distant show]
Ticket €14.50 available
'If You Wanna See Me' cements modernlove.'s reputation as one of the most captivatingly inventive Irish indie-pop acts of recent memory. - Hot Press
Drogheda four-piece pop-rock band Modernlove. are well on their way to becoming one of the most popular young guitar bands in the country. - Nialler9
For a young band, modernlove. have a compelling stage presence. Their heartfelt, infectious tunes exceed all expectations within the live setting. The Sound House witnessed something special last Friday. These guys have a bright future ahead. - Indie Buddy
Top new band making top tunes - XS Manchester
Ireland’s modernlove. have announced a headline show for The Grand Social on Saturday, 5th December 2020. This show will be a socially distant show. Tickets €14.50 are available from tickets.ie.
modernlove. have rapidly become one of indie-pop’s brightest and most talked about new bands. This October they will make their 'Ireland Music Week' debut and are releasing new single, the upbeat synth infused 'Use Me' on 25/09 ahead of their performance. 'Use Me' owes much of its sound to EDM inspired, heavy dance hooks and aggressive yet crystal clear melodic production like that of Charli XCX
2019 saw the release of singles 'Bop’ and 'Liquorice', 2020 saw the release of 'Hard To Tell You' and low-fi electronic track 'If You Wanna See Me'. With streaming figures at over half a million on Spotify, they've been featured on editorial playlists such as New Music Friday UK (with every release in the past year) as well as editorial play listing on Fresh Finds Pop & Fresh Finds Indie, Chilled Pop Hits, A Breath of Fresh Eire, Alt.Pop, New Pop Revolution and The Pop List.
Singles ‘Bop’ and 'Liquorice' were also featured in recent episodes of the Channel 4 series 'Made in Chelsea', and the band performed a SOLD OUT Dublin headline show in The Sound House in February 2020.
Hotly tipped as one of the acts to watch by Hotpress, 'Liquorice' was featured in the Top 50 Songs of 2019 by The Last Mixed Tape and they've been announced at Ones To Watch in 2020 by XS Manchester
All of modernlove's singles to date have picked up national radio support in the UK and Ireland including 'Play Irish Artist of The Week' by Ed Smith on Today FM, Track Of The Week on XS Manchester, radio premieres on 2FM with support from Tara Stewart and Dan Hegarty, and spins on BBC Ulster, Across The Line and Radio X among many other regional stations.
The band are making a name for themselves for crafting some seriously catchy upbeat indie & alt-pop anthems. Known for their dazzling live performances and polished vibrant recordings, international recognition is certain to arrive soon for modernlove.
Recent release 'If You Wanna See Me', is a stunning lo-fi electronic track which sets them apart as a band whose sound and style flow and evolve seamlessly. This release alongside new electronic infused 'Use Me' will hopefully see a whole new audience discovering modernlove.
USE ME SONG BIO
Use me is a song about being used.
It is about someone who knows their feelings for another are unrequited but is so desperate that they are willing to settle for even a semblance of affection or love from them. They are willing to let themselves be used to convince themselves of a false notion of being close and intimate with this person. Even if it “doesn’t mean anything” to them, they can at least “pretend”.
The song went through many iterations before it became the heavy, club style, dance song it is now. Originally a more guitar driven, indie rock song, the final version came about through meticulous remixing, reworking and sampling of the original material, along with the addition of electronic percussion and heavily processed, auto tuned vocals lending to its ‘club tune’ atmosphere and feel.
The ‘dance-drops’ of each chorus are aggressively fast paced and heavy, highlighting the desperation and distress of the unrequited party and the lyrics explore how painful and unhealthy allowing oneself to continue in a relationship / dynamic like this can be.


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The Saugus, Massachusetts, District School Committee has unanimously supported allowing homeschoolers to participate in high school sports and other extracurricular activities in the District. This breaks a 19-year blockage of allowing homeschooled students to participate with their public school counterparts.
School Committee chairwoman, Jeannie Meredith stated that all of the research she had reviewed, as well as common sense, supports the fact that any social interaction is beneficial for students. Saugus School District currently has 12 homeschooled high school students.
Of course, as with regular public school students, the homeschoolers’ academic eligibility will be reviewed and certified by Saugus High School officials before sports participation can be greenlit.
The Committee’s discussion and ultimate vote on the policy change was prompted by an e-mail from a homeschooling parent in June, 2018 inquiring if her son could participate in the sports programs at Saugus.
(Tim Tebow, two-time NCAA national football champion quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner was homeschooled and currently play pro baseball in the Mets’ organization.)


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Jets | Eric Smith expected to be fine
New York Jets FS Eric Smith (knee) is still nursing a knee injury, but he is expected to be ready to play in Week 17. "Eric Smith with a knee injury is still fighting through that," head coach Rex Ryan said Monday, Dec. 26. "There are guys beat up. I think we'll play. I think all of us will play."
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