2009 Tesla Roadster Test Drive
2009 Tesla Roadster Test Drive
Tesla Roadster - the high-performance electric sports car
Graham Robins Jr., President of A & A Contract Customs Brokers Ltd test
drives an all electric Tesla Roadster sports car at Tesla Motors in San
Graham lives in Canada and currently drives an electric / gas hybrid and is
interested in green technology.
Buying a Car in the U.S.
So the beat goes on, Canadians from all walks of life are venturing south
to Purchase their own automobile. The folks at CarsWithoutBorders continue
to work hard to identify the "car-gouging" tactics of Canadian Car
November 19th was the third anniversary of CWB. Back in 2007 CWB exposed
the unfriendly tactics of the car companies and forced the Canadian
Government to remove bureaucratic red tape that had suddenly prevented
Canadians from purchasing autos in the U.S. and thus take advantage of much
lower U.S. prices. To this day, thanks to Robert's and Serge's efforts,
Canadians have realized some pricing concessions, but coast to coast they
continue to save thousands of dollars importing automobiles from the U.S.
Robert and Serge have appeared regularly on National TV and Radio
championing the cause, and in the Spring of 2008 was featured in Reader's
Timing Belt - the Forgotten Belt (by Dayco)
Timing Belt - the Forgotten Belt. This video stresses the importance of
checking and following the manufacturers recommended replacement interval
for the timing belt. Along with recommendations to replace the "hardware"
associated with the Timing Belt (Tensioner, Water Pump, and Idler Pulleys)
at the same time the Timing Belt is being replaced. To find out more
information on our Timing Belt, Timing Belt Kit, Water Pump Kit, and Timing
Component Kit, visit www.daycoproducts.com
How a Differential Works and Types of Differentials
Video I created for Toyota in 2007. This was produced on a budget but its
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2014 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta vs 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 vs 2013 Porsche 911 C4S! Head 2 Head Ep 42
On this episode of Head 2 Head, Carlos Lago and Randy Pobst restage our
annual Best Driver's Car competition with this year's winning Porsche 911
Carrera 4S plus two contenders that missed the initial dance, the all-new
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the explosive, exotic Ferrari F12
Berlinetta. The Ferrari is the most powerful car we've ever taken around
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with its ferocious 6.3-liter 731 horsepower V-12. The
Corvette comes packing the latest version of GM's venerable small block, a
6.2-liter cam-in-block V-8 that kicks out 460 hp and 465 pound-feet of
torque. The Porsche and its relatively tiny 3.8-liter flat-6 might seem out
gunned, but remember that for the last two years the 911 has beaten back
every BDC challenger we've thrown at it. Does the Corvette have what it
takes to dethrone the 911? Does the wailing Ferrari? Watch and find out!
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ASTON MARTIN ONE-77
The Aston Martin One-77 is a two-door coupé built by Aston Martin.
It first appeared at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, although the car remained
mostly covered by a "Savile Row tailored skirt" throughout the show,
before being fully revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
There was a limited run of 77 units as delivery started in October
2010. The car is featured in the video game Forza
Motorsport 3 available as a drivable from AutoWeek Car Pack DLC. and Need
for Speed: Hot Pursuit as a drivable vehicle in both factory form and in
police livery. It featured in the 2011 video game Test Drive Unlimited 2
where it is drivable by players and is one of the quickest and most
exclusive cars on the game. It also served as the cover art of the 2011
game Asphalt 3D. The One-77 is also a drivable vehicle in the 2011 game
Forza Motorsport 4.
Prior to the One-77's Paris Motor Show debut, various details about the car
had been leaked, but official specifications were not fully revealed
until the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
The One-77 will feature a full carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a
handcrafted aluminium body, and a naturally aspirated 7.3 litre V12 engine
with 750 hp (560 kW). Aston Martin claims that this will be the most
powerful naturally aspirated production engine in the world when the car is
The car will also use a strengthened version of the DB9's 6-speed automated
manual transmission and height-adjustable pushrod suspension coupled with
dynamic stability control. It will feature Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres
(255/35 ZR20 front, 335/30 ZR20 rear) and Carbon Ceramic Matrix brakes.
The top speed was estimated to be 200 mph (320 km/h) but actual tests in
December 2009 showed a figure of 220.007 mph (354.067 km/h), with a
0--60 mph time of approximately 3.5 seconds.
The engineering and build source of the carbon chassis and suspension
system is contracted to Multimatic of Canada.
The projected weight is 1,500 kg (3,307 lb).
Due to the lack of details from Aston Martin, many automotive publications
have speculated on the final pricing of the car. While estimates vary, all
expect the price to easily run in the millions.
According to the website 925.nl, the One-77 will cost approximately
£1,050,000. However, the Australian newspaper The Courier-Mail expects
it to be priced at around AU$2.6 million., $800,000 of which is tax and
According to British magazine Top Gear, the car's price will be
£1,200,000, while the American magazine Robb Report expects it to be
priced at US$1,700,000. In India, the car is expected to be priced at Rs
200 lakhs''''Italic text'''' or approximately $4.4 million.
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First 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray Sold To Rick Hendrick At Barrett-Jackson
Congratulations to Mr. Rick Hendrick for winning the first C7 Corvette
Stingray, Vin #0001, at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona
Details about the new 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray:
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Inside a ramshackle industrial facility in northern Detroit, Chevrolet
unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7, the model's first overhaul in nine years. It
contains a next-generation V8 engine, a small-block LT1 that combines
several advanced technologies into one package and takes drivers from 0 to
60 in less than four seconds.
But for Corvette, this isn't about statistics. "It's more than just a
sports car," said GM design chief Ed Welburn. "It's an emotion. It's a
passion. It is a vehicle that is larger than life."
For those reasons, it was perhaps the perfect vehicle to headline the first
night of the North American International Auto Show. After years of
economic doldrums brought on by the Great Recession, the auto industry
needed a larger-than-life icon to help celebrate more than 15 million units
sold in 2012.
Hundreds of sports-car enthusiasts hooted and hollered Sunday night as
Chevrolet pulled curtains back and revealed the C7 inside the Russell
Industrial Center, which felt more like a nightclub than a factory. They
lingered around the bright-red specimen displayed for more than an hour
after the reveal.
Most of the hard-core already knew some specifics about the model, like
it's 450 horsepower and 450
pound-feet of torque.
Chevrolet added a twist, announcing the C7 will carry the Stingray name, a
nod to the Corvette's early heritage throughout the 1960s.
"It matches the concept they had a couple of years ago, and they really hit
the nail on the head," said John Dunlap, a 27-year-old Corvette owner and
enthusiast who scored a ticket to Sunday's unveiling through the National
Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky.
He drove his 2002 C5 from Minerva, Ohio to Detroit for the unveiling. Years
ago, he was tempted to upgrade to the C6, but was instead glad he waited
for the oft-delayed C7 model.
"They needed to make it sexier and relate it to its heritage," Dunlap said.
"And the interior is going to blow our minds. Hopefully, that's really up
there, the quality of the materials. I'm a touchy-feeling kind of guy, and
the interior, before, was something that everyone knocked on."
Critics had panned the no-frills interior on the C6 model. But that was the
least of Corvette's problems in recent years. There were few brands that
symbolized the auto industry's crisis better.
As General Motors teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, the sports-car
market was ravaged by the economy, losing approximately 41 percent of its
sales from its pre-recession high. Sales of the Corvette, which debuted in
1953, slumped to their lowest numbers in nearly a half-century, falling to
13,164 in 2011.
Worse yet perhaps, the Corvette's more muscular sibling, the Chevy Camaro, gained a ton of
attention after a mid-decade redesign that drove sales as high as 88,248 in
2011. But even as General Motors discarded sacred brands and models in the
midst of its government-backed rescue, the Corvette endured.
"The soul of our company is indeed in Corvette," Mark Reuss, GM's chairman
of North America, said Sunday. "Since 1953, through good times and bad for
this company, there was always the Corvette, demonstrating what it means to
If there are nods to the Corvette's heritage in the new design, there are
also subtle nods to the present competition. Gone are the car's trademark
rounded tail lights, replaced with more boxy lights that resemble those
found on the Camaro.
That's not an update that sits well with many long-time Corvette owners.
"Many individuals are concerned about the rear square lights," said Tommy
DeLuca, who owns a 2005 Corvette. "My concern would be how to differentiate
the tail lights from other GM cars. The tail lights should be different so
that anyone looking at the car will know it is a Corvette."
The C7 is one of 13 new Chevrolet products that will hit U.S. show rooms
this year. Like many of the others, it arrives lighter than past models.
Engineers said Sunday they had trimmed 90 pounds from the car, and used
carbon fiber on even the base trim level.
Pricing was not announced Sunday night, but it is expected the base model
of the C7 will cost more than the $49,600 of the base C6 predecessor. Fuel
economy is expected to reach 18 miles per gallon in the city and 29 mpg on
Combine the overhauled interior with the substantial exterior changes with
the structural differences and drop in weight, and it's a dramatically
"It's a bigger departure from the C6 to the C7 than I think it was from the
C5 to the C6," Dunlap said. "It has a more exotic look, a more sexy look.
They're trying to get a lot of young people involved, and I think this is
the car to do it."


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The Black History Committee and Loudoun County Public Schools are hosting an open house and ice cream social at the new Frederick Douglass Elementary School, 510 Principal Drummond Way SE (entrance on Plaza Street).
The community is invited to view the permanent exhibit documenting the history of the original school once occupying the site and the struggles of the African American community for equal education.
In 1958, the original Frederick Douglass Elementary School opened as a segregated school for African American students. In 1968, it was integrated in accordance with a U.S. District Court order.
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But council also had some much-needed news to share in the passage of Resolution 20-R-47.
“Halloween is on! That’s a big deal,” Councilman Kurt Folcher declared before an enthusiastic, unanimous yes vote established the 2020 Mischief Night and Halloween hours for Oct. 30 and 31, respectively.
A 9 p.m. Mischief Night curfew will be in place for residents younger than 18, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Halloween trick-or-treating hours will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 9 p.m.
While council was eager to declare Halloween one less facet of normal life disrupted by the pandemic, it addressed a number of changing traffic patterns, temporary detours, upcoming improvements and even the status of projects that locals have clamored for for decades, many of which were delayed because COVID-19 created a material scarcity, especially in township projects.
Municipal Clerk/Registrar Meredith Tomczyk said that while there are no immediate plans to make any improvements to the area of Union Mill Road between ShopRite and Mt. Laurel Road in the next phase of repairs, the township did apply to the Department of Transportation (DOT) to receive funding for the project.
“It’s not part of the phase, but I anticipate that we’ll get DOT funding, so I anticipate that it will get done,” she affirmed, clarifying that the work won’t begin until 2021 or spring of 2022 at the latest. Updates will be available on the township website, mountlaurel.com.
“It depends on the bid process,” Tomczyk added. “We are still going out to bid — for instance, we’re going out to bid for the light on Academy Road, we are going for a lane over there. Unfortunately, contractors are having a really tough time getting supplies.”
Tomczyk also explained that Remington & Vernick, the township’s traffic engineer, has recently performed a study of the intersection at Union Mill and Academy roads. The findings, she said, are that the area merits a traffic light, and going out to bid is the next step in making that happen.
Mayor Irwin Edelson recounted how he and Tomczyk met with state Sen. Troy Singleton Oct. 2.
“We talked about a few of the projects going on in town: First thing was Route 73 and Fellowship (Road): That’s completely in motion,” the mayor said. He explained that there will be “a turnaround coming off the (New Jersey) turnpike Exit 4,” and drivers will no longer be able to make a left turn onto Fellowship Road, adding that “we’re going back to Jersey circles” to handle the new traffic pattern. A safety sidewalk will also be installed to protect pedestrians near the area hotels.
Centerdon Bridge and Creek Road were also topics of discussion with the senator, who explained that putting in another bridge is strictly a county issue in which the state will not get involved, according to Edelson.
The mayor reported that their conversation also addressed the backups between Route 38 and Interstate 295, “which has been going on for 20 years.” The township is still waiting for a DOT plan, even after Deputy Mayor Linda Bobo said that she and Councilman Folcher had met with the department through Singleton three years ago.
The delay, Edelson noted, is due to two things: money and acquisition of land needed to expand on- and off-ramps.
“The state is open to looking at the plan to see if they can scale it back to help us alleviate some of the traffic and get something, but maybe not have such a complex plan,” Tomczyk explained.
She added that Mt. Laurel is back on the TIP (Transportation Improvement Plan) List, which bodes well for resolving the 38/295 issue if it can be “scaled back.” Still, Tomczyk cautioned residents to manage their expectations, as it’s “definitely not an improvement that’s going to be anytime soon.”
All in all, she and Edelson agreed the council session was a good and productive meeting, and the next steps entail Tomczyk reaching out to the DOT.
Early in the session, council voted to authorize the reappointment of township tax collector Kim Muchowski, who expressed both gratitude and ongoing dedication to Mt. Laurel during public comment. Tomczyk praised Muchowski’s positive attitude and for being “an asset to the township,” while council members thanked the tax collector for her work.
In addition, the meeting addressed the governors’ annual Best Practices list, which recently required officials of each municipality to answer 24 questions to determine eligibility for state aid. A score of 16 meant those funds would continue uninterrupted: Mt. Laurel scored 22.5.
“We will not lose any state aide,” Tomczyk noted. She added that the Best Practices format was a little different for 2020, with its other 25 questions acting as more of a survey inquiring about COVID-19 measures a municipality might plan to maintain post- pandemic.
Residents, elected officials and township employees alike expressed their delight at the meeting for Money Magazine recently declaring Mt. Laurel the 16th best town in the country, and No. 1 place to live in New Jersey.
Council will continue to hold meetings remotely, with the next one on Oct. 26. Login information can be found by visiting mountlaurel.com/government/meetings and following the instructions by selecting Zoom Registration for Council Meetings from the yellow menu.
A drop box video of the Oct. 5 meeting is available at bit.ly/36CssBU.


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This classic Eggs Royale recipe with poached eggs, salmon and hollandaise sauce can make a delicious breakfast or brunch – and is relatively easy to make!
For the hollandaise sauce
|For the Royale
|english muffins, halved
|salt and pepper, to taste
1. To make the hollandaise sauce, place a saucepan on a low heat. Add butter and allow it to melt slowly. Once melted, remove the pan from the heat.
2. Fill another sauce pan halfway with water and place it on a low heat until the water begins to gently simmer. Put the egg yolk into a glass/metal bowl and place it over the saucepan. Make sure that the water does not touch the bowl.
3. Beat the egg yolk until pale and thickened. Then, add the lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper and beat for 1 more minute.
4. Gradually pour the butter to the egg mixture and beat for a further 2 minutes. Remove it from the heat but make sure it remains warm.
3. Once the sauce is ready, it’s time for the eggs to be poached – put the boiled water in a saucepan, add a little bit of salt and bring it to heat. You should then lower the heat and swirl the water. In the middle of whirlpool that will be created, crack and add 2 eggs at a time. They should be poached for 4-6 minutes.
4. Toast the muffins and top each muffin with some spinach and a slice of smoked salmon.
5. On top of the salmon, place the poached eggs, and spoon some of the hollandaise sauce on top.
This recipe involves making 3 things at once – the hollandaise sauce, the poached eggs and the toasted muffins. It would be a good idea to read the entire recipe before you start making it!
Take the confusion out of poaching an egg and instead follow our simple, healthy recipe!

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Reality is calling.
You can run away from everything except reality. It will finally catch up with you and it won’t be pleasant when it does.
Reality reminds you that you are broke and alone. It shows you that you are in debt and auctioneers may knock on your door soon. This is the number one reason why most people would rather not face the reality and continue living in denial. It is normal to have expectations of what will happen in the future if everything goes on as planned. It gives you the much-needed hope not to give up, at least not yet. The struggle to keep up with reality on one hand and still have hope that things will work out is a delicate balancing affair.
Gladly, the Universe in its abundance has not left us out on our own. There are dos and don’ts if you want to master your reality and be on top of things, not the other way round. When you are facing reality one-on-one, your limits are being tested. What will you do when you are caught between a rock and a hard place?
Manage your expectations.
Our greatest undoing is putting too much trust in people instead of the Universe. While people may change their stand, the Universe will always fulfill its part. Put your expectations on it because they will match your reality. It shall never fail you.
For example, you can be sure as the rising of the sun that nature shall heal your stress when you meditate deeply. You can take that to the bank, not somebody’s word that they shall give you X or Y. Managing your expectations by trusting in the Universe is stepping on the abundance accelerator. You have your foot on the gas pedal and it means your speed will increase. You are on the winning team and that is enough assurance for an abundance of what you put your heart to.
Reality will knock you down when it dawns on you that what you expected is not what you are having. This disparity is what drives people to depression, stress, and anxiety. From then onwards, life becomes intolerable until they can handle it no more. You can cure this by managing your expectations and putting your trust only in the Universe.
- Accommodate pain.
Pain is undesirable. However, the brighter side is that it wakes you up to reality. The body communicates to you that something is not okay and you need to correct it. In its original intention, nature designed pain to bring you back to the reality that you need to do something.
During the December holidays, my cousins from upcountry came to visit us at the coast. The following day, we went swimming at the beach. Suddenly, Mercy, then only 8 years, screamed in pain. She started crying and I carried her out of the water. She has stepped on Jellyfish! It stung her. I soothed her and carried her back to the car so that we can go to the hospital for treatment. But before we even reached there, the pain had subsided. She was smiling!
The reality at the time is that we knew that there were Jellyfish yet we let her swim because of her persistence. She braved the pain when the doctor treated her and gently removed the spikes from her foot. The next time they came for holiday, she did not want to swim on that beach but somewhere else. This is a perfect example of how we can accommodate pain to teach us a life lesson.
The reality that pain is uncomfortable will make you not repeat what you did wrong. So, what did you learn from your last painful experience?
Leave room for adjustment.
Always leave room for adjustment. The future, beginning with the next minute from now is uncertain. This is why you must always create space for change. If not, the reality of the future may haunt you and leave you without options.
Only the Universe knows the future. Do not burn bridges because you may need them to cross once more. Do not soil relationships because your paths may cross again. Neither should you commit yourself to a NEVER moment because you may have to take back your statement when push comes to shove.
Space for adjustment makes you flexible to adapt to the present reality. This is a survival skill you should adopt. It does not make you undecided but rather a master of reality who is ready for anything. Hey there Master, how does it feel like to be in charge?
- Master the law of cause and effect.
The law of cause and effect is one of the principles of Karma. X shall happen to you because you did (or did not do) Y. Your every action is directly responsible for the results you get. The only variable is your actions and the reality depends on it. It means that you can create your reality however way you want.
For example, if you want to get a promotion at your workplace, you need to have the necessary qualifications and make a prayer for it. The reality will come when you are qualified then your prayer is answered. The law of cause and effect gives you creation powers! This is how you become a master of reality.
Review work done and take feedback.
Sometimes we are so engrossed in what we do that we forget to look back at what we have accomplished. It is important to do so because you will know how to act on the present reality to get the same results as it was in your first win.
Although circumstances between the past and the present could be different, there is something that you can borrow from your past accomplishment to control reality. Also, learn to take feedback from other people about what you are going through. They can distinguish truth from fiction because they have no conflict of interest.
Just as iron sharpens iron, we learn through the eyes of other people. You then rise to become a master of reality.
The Universe has hidden these secrets of mastering reality but we unearthed them for you. Join our program abundance accelerator to discover these and more. Having things under control is the ultimate prize. Be ready to receive it. See you soon.

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We're excited and proud to launch Thingiverse Apps. Learn More about what this means to you.
I just spent far too much of my life making these printable, between fixing mesh issues Slic3r whined about, rotating the objects, and trimming a bit off the arduino bracket that protruded below the Z plane. Thought I would share.
I uploaded all the individual edited files as well as a plate with all the attached components.
I'm starting a print now; I'm happy with how it sliced, so I'm hopeful this will actually work. I'm calling it a WIP until I get a good print out.
Wheely small parts - Fixed by Jennigma is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike license.
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This is a fascinating manga series by Kozue Amano that combines sci-fi, fantasy, and slice of life. The series takes place in the future, when Mars has been terraformed and renamed Aqua (because of all the water on its surface). The human colonies on Aqua are designed to resemble cities on Earth (called Manhome here). The people of Aqua prefer a much slower pace of life than people on Manhome, and aspects of life on Aqua more closely resemble Earth’s past.
A young girl, Akari, comes to Aqua to learn to become a gondolier in the city of Neo Venezia, which resembles Venice. Female gondoliers, called Undines, give tours of the city, giving Akari plenty of time to admire the beauty of her new home and meet interesting people.
There are two parts to this series, called Aqua and Aria. The two Aqua books are the prequel to the main series, Aria. Aqua is only two volumes long, and it covers Akari’s arrival on the planet, her introduction to life on Aqua, and the people who will be her friends. In Aria, Akari progresses in her training as an Undine, eventually taking charge of the small gondolier company she joined when her mentor, Alicia, leaves to take a new job and get married. Each volume contains a few short slice-of-life stories about Akari and her friends and the little adventures they have on a daily basis and the life lessons they learn.
The series has received some criticism for being slow and lacking danger and adventure, but that is not really the point of the series. The main purpose is to show people how to appreciate the small pleasures of life. The sci-fi and fantasy elements (the spaceships, advanced environmental controls, intelligent Martian cats, and even the occasional appearances of the legendary Cait Sith) are mainly background to the stories about the magic of friendship and simple pleasures. It’s a great series for relaxing when you’re stressed out, and it makes nice bedtime reading. There are some picturesque ideas in the books that can be nice to imagine when you’re trying to fall asleep, peaceful but fascinating, like the way that the shuttle’s walls turn transparent when Akari arrives on Aqua, making the passengers feel like they’re flying in with the seagulls, and later, there is a mansion that has been turned into a bath house, with water flowing through the rooms and ruined areas of the house.
Not all of the books have been published in English yet, but the series is in the process of being reprinted with color images as Aria: The Masterpiece. Since not all of the books are available in English, you can read the summaries of the rest of the series on Wikipedia. Eventually, at the end of the series, Akari becomes a full Undine and takes over the running of Aria Company when Alicia leaves to get married and take a new job at the Gondola Association. In the very last story, Akari acquires a trainee of her own to mentor, and there are hints of a possible romance between her and Akatsuki, who had previously had a crush on Alicia.
The series has also been made into an anime, although the parts that I’ve seen deviate from the books in some ways. One of the running elements through both the books and the anime is that Akari often writes letters to someone about her life on Aqua, her friends, and the beauties and wonders that she discovers in her new city. For most of the books, you don’t know who she’s writing to, and it’s a surprise when you find out, part of the fantasy element of the stories. In the anime, this element is more straight-forward, and role of the recipient is given to another character, the girl who eventually becomes Akari’s trainee.
Books in the Series
Akari arrives on Aqua in Spring.
Akari’s first summer on Aqua.
Akari’s first autumn on Aqua.
Akari’s first winter on Aqua
Akari has been on Aqua for a full year, and it’s spring again. Akari meets some new friends and learns more about the history of some of the friends she already has.
Akari spends her second summer on Aqua and makes some new friends, including the founder of Aria Company.
The girls’ training progresses, and Akari meets Alice’s mentor, Athena.
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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Anti-Crime Task Force reports to Deputy Chief Stephen Pollihan, who oversees the City’s Community Policing effort. The task force’s commander is Lieutenant Edward Kuntz. Both officers do a tough job well.
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Ballet BC Sneak Preview: Tilt
An up-close look at how Ballet BCâ€™s dancers prepare for their upcoming show: Tilt
Tilt at Queen Elizabeth Theatre – October 17 – 19, 2013
Choreography: Jorma Elo
The enormous success of Ballet BCâ€™s premiere of Jorma Eloâ€™s 1st Flash, hailed as â€œa virtuosic mind-blowerâ€ by the Georgia Straight prompted this commission for the 2013-14 season. Finnish-born Elo, one of the most sought-after choreographers working today, has been Resident Choreographer of Boston Ballet since 2005. His critically acclaimed works are danced by major companies around the world, including New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Royal Danish Ballet, Finnish National Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Trained at the Finnish National Ballet School and the Kirov Ballet School, Elo danced with the Finnish National Ballet, Cullberg Ballet and Netherlands Dance Theatre.
Choreography: Johan Inger
Music: Maurice Ravel BolÃ©ro, Arvo PÃ¤rt FÃ¼r Alina
Canadian Premiere: Ballet BC, March 2012
World Premiere: Netherlands Dance Theatre, 2001
Set to Ravelâ€™s Bolero, Johan Ingerâ€™s Walking Mad is a â€œâ€¦riotous hit, a clever, surreal romp,â€ says the Boston Globe. Ballet BC, the first Canadian company to acquire Ingerâ€™s work, scored an instant hit with audiences and critics alike after its 2012 premiere in Vancouver. The mesmerizing ballet for nine dancers is one of riveting unpredictability, reflecting the Socratic theme that â€œour greatest blessings come to us by way of madness.â€ Inger created Walking Mad for Netherlands Dance Theatre in 2001 and received the Lucas Hoving Award for best production and the Danza & Danza Award. Inger was Artistic Director of the legendary Cullberg Ballet, a member of the Royal Swedish Ballet and Netherlands Dance Theatre where he remains an Associate Choreographer.
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After Deadly Blast, 2.7 Million Barrels of Pemex Oil Go Missing
(Bloomberg) -- Petroleos Mexicanos seems to have misplaced 2.7 million barrels of oil.
Since a deadly blast on April 1 tore through one of its offshore platforms, the state oil giant has baffled industry analysts with its assessment of the damage.
Pemex has said the disaster, its deadliest this year, affected about 1.5 million barrels of production. But Energy Ministry reports show the actual figure is nearly three times higher: 4.2 million barrels in lost output since April 1.
The disparity raises questions about how Mexico’s lone oil operator does -- or doesn’t -- keep investors in the loop about its sprawling business. It comes as Pemex tries to lure $33 billion in joint-venture investments to bolster sagging output -- all the more important after Mexico recently failed to attract enough buyers for offshore fields it wants to develop.
Pemex is “failing to understand that in this world of transparency, you have to be careful what you say,” said Luis Maizel at LM Capital Group, who manages $5.5 billion of fixed- income assets, including Pemex bonds. “People don’t forget.”
Pemex has given conflicting statements about how much output was cut. In an e-mailed response to questions on July 8, Pemex reiterated its 1.5 million-barrel estimate. In a follow-up e-mail on July 10, the company said Bloomberg’s 4.2 million- barrel calculation was also “in the order of Pemex’s estimates” and didn’t provide details to explain the difference when asked in additional messages.
At the heart of the confusion appears to be what, exactly, Pemex means by lost output. The production isn’t “lost,” Pemex says, just “deferred.”
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Labour leadership candidate Jess Phillips has vowed to rid the party of “anti-Jewish hate”, which she says was “far too common” under Jeremy Corbyn — as the party’s failure to tackle antisemitism was the subject of furious debate in the first leadership hustings on Tuesday night.
Writing for this week's JC, the Birmingham Yardley MP says that if chosen she will “do everything I can” to win back the trust of the Jewish community — including “working with the Jewish Leadership Council and Board of Deputies to deliver on their plan of action.”
In a clear attack on the pro-Corbyn Jewish Voice For Labour group, who have repeatedly defended the current leader over antisemitism claims, Ms Phillips, who last month spoke at the Limmud Festival, adds that under her leadership she would ensure the Jewish Labour Movement is the “sole Jewish affiliate.”
Addressing the rise of antisemitism in her party, Ms Phillips writes: “Anti-Jewish hate, conspiracy theories and abuse have become far too common in parts of the Labour Party. And that’s devastating for all of us who joined the Labour movement because we’re anti-racist and there are lots of us.
“The majority of Labour Party members aren’t antisemitic but those that are need to be expelled immediately. There is no place for hate in my party.”
Ms Phillips, who is standing alongside Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy, Emily Thornberry and Clive Lewis, also issues a devastating verdict on her party’s current disciplinary processes.
She writes: “None of our systems work for racism or sexual harassment. They aren’t independent. And they don’t protect the victims of abuse.”
Describing the day that the Equalities and Human Rights Commission announced they were investigating Labour over claims of “institutional antisemitism” as “one of the blackest days in the history of my Party”, Ms Phillips vows to “implement fully every single recommendation” made by the equalities watchdog when they publish their findings.
Jeremy Corbyn’s successor will be confirmed on April 4.
The party’s failure to tackle antisemitism within its ranks under Mr Corbyn was raised at the first leadership hustings, on Tuesday night in Westminster where the party’s 203 MPs congregated.
The leadership hopefuls were put on the spot after Halifax MP Holly Lynch asked them directly: “Why do you think we have a problem with antisemitic hate in our party?
“What have you done until now to tackle it? What will you do as leader?”
Current shadow business secretary Rebecca Long Bailey – seen by many as the ‘continuity Corbyn’ candidate – was accused of “staggering hypocrisy” by colleagues as she said Labour “owed Jewish people an apology” at a leadership hustingsin parliament.
Ahead of the hustings, Ms Long Bailey appeared on ITV News and said of Mr Corbyn’s leadership: “I’d give him 10 out of 10, because I respect him and I supported him all the way through”.
One Labour MP told the JC: “Either Rebecca is completely deluded or just plain silly. She was nothing but an outright Corbyn loyalist for the best part of four years.
"She is partly responsible for the failure of Labour to stem the tide of antisemitism within its ranks. How she can now claim to be concerned about an issue that cost us the election - it’s staggering hypocrisy.”
In what was widely regarded as a strong performance, Wigan MP Lisa Nandy told her colleagues she believed there had been a “collective leadership failure to acknowledge the antisemitism crisis”.
In an attack on Ms Long Bailey, Ms Nandy added there were “people on this stage” who had failed to back the IHRA definition.
Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry claimed that in shadow cabinet meetings only she and Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer had raised the issue of antisemitism.
Sir Keir also took an aggressive stance over antisemitism in Tuesday evening’s near two-hour session, telling colleagues he “did not want a single voter to raise Labour’s failure on antisemitism on the doorstep” at the next election.
Both Sir Keir and Ms Thornberry said those guilty of anti-Jewish racism should be “kicked out” without any “second chances.”
The first part of the leadership race requires each contender to win more than 21 MPs. On Wednesday Sir Keir became the first candidate to reach this number and secure his place on the ballot paper.

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Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), is a highly contagious airborne infectious disease that affects about 9 million people worldwide, causing up to 2 million deaths each year. The current 6-9 month standard regimen of chemotherapy for tuberculosis (TB) involves multiple antibiotics and is long and arduous. The main reason for the long duration of anti-TB treatment is that although antibiotics effectively decrease Mtb load during the first 2 months of treatment, bacteria are not eradicated from the host during this time. Rather, Mtb continues to persist at low levels within tissue and requires a minimum of 4 additional months of treatment to achieve cure. Relapse of infection can occur if treatment does not result in sterilization. Moreover, difficulties in adhering to treatment regimens have contributed to increased rates of multi- and extensively drug-resistant TB (MDR- and XDR-TB) globally. These challenges point to an urgent need for shorter, more efficacious treatment regimens. In addition, there is a critical need for better treatment-monitoring tools to effectively detect a patient’s response to treatment against drug-susceptible and drug-resistant Mtb strains. We are interested in identifying new targets for improving current anti-TB treatment regimens as well as biomarkers of treatment response that will aid in developing better tests for monitoring anti-TB treatment.
We hypothesize that detrimental immune responses and lung pathology induced by Mtb interfere with optimal antibiotic-mediated killing of Mtb, particularly within granulomatous lesions in the lung, which serve as reservoirs of viable bacteria and prevent optimal drug penetration. Thus immune therapies that tip the balance away from pathogenic immunity and towards beneficial immunity have the potential to accelerate the sterilizing activity of antibiotics and shorten treatment duration. We have identified cell-wall associated and secreted Mtb proteins that modulate innate and adaptive immune responses. We are delineating the underlying molecular and biochemical mechanisms and developing inhibitors against these proteins with a view towards designing new drugs and immune-therapeutic targets for TB that could synergize with antibiotics to improve and/or shorten treatment. We will test candidate small molecule inhibitors in mouse models and eventually in nonhuman primates. In addition, through collaborative patient-based studies, we have identified host biomarkers that correlate with treatment response in individuals undergoing anti-TB treatment and are engaged in translational studies to validate these observations within ongoing clinical treatment trials for TB and to explore the potential of developing diagnostic and treatment-monitoring tools for TB.
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Author George R.R. Martin gave a significant update on the Game of Thrones prequels Wednesday, including reveals of their updated titles.
In addition, Martin discussed his progress on his long-awaited novel The Winds of Winter and gave his reaction to early cuts of the upcoming Thrones prequel House of the Dragon.
The Nymeria series in development — about a legendary Dornish warrior-queen — is still titled Ten Thousand Ships and has tapped Amanda Segel (Person of Interest) as showrunner. Martin says she has delivered a couple of drafts.
The Corlys Velaryon series in development, about a famed explorer and trader, has had a title change from Nine Voyages to The Sea Snake (“Since we wanted to avoid having two shows with numbers in the title,” Martin says). Bruno Heller (Rome) is the showrunner of that one.
The Dunk and Egg series in development — based on Martin’s novellas about a wandering knight and a young Aegon V Targaryen — is being tackled by Steve Conrad (Patriot). “He’s determined to do a faithful adaptation of the stories, which is exactly what I want; these characters and stories are very precious to me,” Martin says. “The first season will be an adaptation of the first novella, The Hedge Knight.” The project’s title is still uncertain, but it will probably be The Hedge Knight or A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Martin wants to write more of these novellas to help the series (assuming it gets greenlit).
There’s also an animated series that Martin confirms is set in the China-inspired land of Yi Ti. The author notes it has the working title The Golden Empire, but can’t yet reveal the writer.
The live-action titles will be on HBO, Martin notes, while the animated series is for HBO Max.
On the subject of House of the Dragon, which is coming this year, the author and executive producer says, “What I have seen, I have loved. I am eager to see more.”
Martin notes he is involved “a lot” with the prequels — “deeply, heavily involved in every one of the new shows.”
Which is one reason, he admits, that he made less progress on The Winds of Winter last year. “I made a lot of progress on Winds in 2020, and less in 2021… but ‘less’ is not ‘none.’ … The world of A Song of Ice & Fire, is my number one priority, and will remain so until the story is told. … Let me say once again, yes, I am still working on Winds of Winter.”
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When it comes to Tokyo food trends, four years is almost a lifetime. Back in 2010, when Yoshihide Matsubara wrote “The Burger Map,” the definitive guide to burgers in the capital area, hamburgers were still generating a fair amount of buzz. Then came pancakes and then, in an unlikely 180-degree twist, came “Napolitan” spaghetti.
Still, Tokyo’s resident hamburger expert feels there is a lot to get excited about — enough to warrant a new edition, “The Burger Map Tokyo,” published last month.
“The restaurants that had been around three or four years when I wrote the first book have now been in business seven or eight years, some of them for 10 years. The level of quality is really high now,” says Matsubara.
Which is to say the wheat has been separated from the chaff: The good places are here to stay; the ones that were just chasing a trend have faded away.
“The people who run these shops (in the book) take it really seriously. They’re always working on making a better burger. It’s a really Japanese way of doing things, I think.”
“The Burger Map Tokyo” took him seven months from research to completion — including days where he had to eat three or four hamburgers in a single afternoon.
“There were times when I felt there was no way I could eat another hamburger. But then I’d start to think about how good the next place was going to be and I’d get all excited again,” says Matsubara, who also regularly updates his blog, Hamburger Street (www.hamburger.jp), with new reviews.
Two of his favorite places are Martiniburger (31 Nakazato-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; 03-6280-8920; www.martini-burger.com), run by New Yorker Eliot Bergman, and Antenna America (5-4 Yoshidamachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama; 045-315-5228; www.antenna-america.com), a craft-beer showroom that just happens to serve hamburgers as well. The latter is “really hot” these days, he says.
According to Matsubara, this overlap of burgers and craft beer is the latest thing. The newest outpost of Burger Mania (4-9-5 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; 03-6277-4221; www.burger-mania.com) is a perfect example: a fashionable hipster joint with a rotating selection of craft beer on tap.
“Hamburgers are still considered a treat in Japan,” Matsubara says by way of explaining why Tokyo burger shops tend to be pricey and styled to the last detail.
All in all, “The Burger Map Tokyo” includes 63 shops — over 30 of them new — in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba. With full-color photos throughout it reads like a catalog of all that is weird and wonderful about Tokyo’s hamburger scene: the cherry and cream cheese burger (a Burger Mania specialty), one topped with broccoli (at Rainbow Kitchen or Authentic) but also one topped with melted blue cheese and onion rings (at I-Kousya).
A clever sidebar for each entry lists all the burger’s stats, such as toppings and patty size — which actually varies wildly. If you’re craving an American-style burger with a big fat patty, the ones at Martini Burger weigh in at 200 grams.
On the other hand, Island Burgers (3-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; 03-5315-4190) is the place to experience a quintessentially Japanese hamburger, says Matsubara. Its house specialty is a narrow, teetering tower of toppings — including a diminutive 120-gram patty, fried egg and a sole onion ring — all held in place with a plastic palm-tree pick.
“The Burger Map Tokyo” is out now, priced ¥1,300 (plus tax).
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One of the easiest ways you can ensure that our region’s future generations grow up healthy – not hungry – is to make a gift to our endowment.
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We will meet at lunchtime in Chiang Mai and get fitted to our bicycles. There will be some time to explore Chiang Mai in the afternoon and go for a ride around town. Today's riding will be leisur...Show More
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Today we head even further off the beaten track today as we cycle on some of the most secluded and beautiful roads in Thailand. A canopy of palm trees provides some cover as we cycle past lush gr...Show More
The ride to Kamphaeng Phet is on pleasant country roads. Distances and gradients are easier on today's ride and we should arrive at the Diamond Wall City in time to visit and explore the city. T...Show More
We head into the heartland of Thailand today with our epic 165km journey to Nakhon Sawan. You will quickly understand why Thailand is the top exporter of rice as we pass through hectare upon hect...Show More
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Our ride today is a nice relaxing one as we get a glimpse into the glory of the Ayutthaya Empire by visiting the many temple remains. We visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, currently being used as a cent...Show More
Our ride from the north to the centre of Thailand snakes its way through areas undiscovered by virtually any tourist. Cycling on some of the most secluded and local roads in Thailand, we will pass through village after village unaccustomed to tourism. Witness first hand the simple life of Thailand’s countryside with the tranquility of rural Thailand that can only be experienced on 2 wheels.
The ride is challenging with climbs out of the countryside and long distances but you will be rewarded with some of the most picturesque and remarkable scenery anywhere in Asia.
The dry season runs from November to June, with little if any rain expected throughout the region for much of this time. This makes cycling a real pleasure during these months, especially early in the year when the weather becomes very warm. Cycling can still be enjoyed from May to June during the early parts of the rainy season as the rains tend to be short downpours. August and September are usually too wet to cycle.


What is infrared spectroscopy forensics?
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a technique based on the vibrations within a molecule. … IR spectroscopy has been adopted as a tool for the forensic analysis of a range of evidence types. Protocols for the sampling and spectral analysis have been developed for the various categories.
Why is FTIR used in forensic science?
FTIR is a valuable forensic technique because of its detection sensitivity and versatility. Chemicals from a variety of sample types including blood , paints, polymer coatings, drugs and both organic and inorganic contaminants can be identified.
What is infrared spectroscopy used for?
IR spectroscopic analysis is used to determine the various chemical functional groups present in the sample. Different functional groups absorb characteristic frequencies of IR radiation. IR spectroscopy is simply absorption measurement of different IR frequencies of a sample positioned in the path of an IR beam .
What techniques are used for fiber analysis?
Fiber/Fibre Analysis Techniques
- Optical Light Microscopy.
- Atomic Force Microscopy.
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
Is IR spectroscopy confirmatory?
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a confirmatory test for a controlled substance when the controlled substance is not mixed with other substances, or is mixed with other substances in a ratio such that the IR spectrum of the mixture is not significantly different from that of a known reference standard.
What are the limitations of IR spectroscopy?
IR Spectroscopy has many advantages and uses, but they also have limitations. The limitations of IR spectroscopy are: -IR spectroscopy fails to give details on the relative positions of a molecule’s functional groups. -It is impossible to determine a substance’s molecular weight using IR spectroscopy.
Why is chromatography used in forensic science?
Background: Chromatography is a method for analyzing mixtures by separating them into the chemicals from which they are made. … Forensic scientists are able to use ink chromatography to solve crimes by matching documents or stains found at a crime scene to the marker or pen that belongs to a suspect.
What is mass spectroscopy used for in forensics?
Mass spectrometry – an analytical technique that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions and, in forensic science, one of the best ways for toxicologists to identify and analyse substances. … As a result, its widest application is in the analysis of drugs (including drug metabolites and drug paraphernalia).
How does spectroscopy detect the composition of these residues?
Mass spectroscopy, also called mass spectrometry, is a scientific method that analyzes a sample of material to determine its molecular makeup. By ionizing a sample, a scientist can cause it to separate into its individual ions. This allows him to analyze and categorize those ions to determine the sample’s composition.


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Digital Trends: The best virtual reality apps for 2019. “Some titles — particularly horror games — offer a certain je ne sais quoi that just can’t be equaled on a boring, old 2D screen. That said, gaming isn’t the only way to take advantage of that great new VR headset. The most exciting thing about VR is that we’re still just scratching the surface and discovering new ways to educate and entertain ourselves. With that in mind, here are 10 of our favorite VR apps.” Most of the apps were free.


Facts: Sexuality isn’t absolute. Gender isn’t binary. They are both fluid and gradient.
Everyone has the right to identify and express themselves in whichever manner they please. Yet there are still a few people in the world, “few” being a gross understatement, who can’t seem to respect that. Homophobia is a concerning issue, and it can be further fueled by a person’s fear of standing up against it. People shy away from even having conversations about the issue as if supporting homosexuality would somehow make them gay by association. They discourage the mere mention of homosexuality as if it’s some sort of a taboo!
But what if things were the other way around? Imagine a society where people are criticised for being straight. And yes, I’m aware that in most eastern conservative cultures, displaying sexual fantasies or desires of any sort have always been frowned upon. So, it would seem that being overtly straight would be considered taboo as well. (This is evident from all the anti-PDA rants on the Facebook confessions page.) But let’s imagine a society where being gay is the norm and being straight is frowned upon…this is, in essence, the fantasy of every gay kid in the closet ever.
Here’s a short story to give you a glimpse of what could happen:
In the far distant future, humanity won over climate change and energy struggles. Now the biggest problem they faced was overpopulation. This led to a gradual shift in people’s mindsets about reproduction. The “hum do humare do” policy was reformed to one and then eventually to zero.
People started to criticise straight sex, and heterosexuals were shamed for having perverse sexual preferences which were a threat to society. (If you dare argue that they could just use protection, I double dare you to find a logical reason for shaming homosexual sex.) As a result, the LGBTQ+ community gradually gained more and more political power, and straight sex was eventually made illegal. New babies could only be 5D printed when someone died so the balance was maintained.
Heterosexuals eventually became a minority.
Simon was born into this future and struggled through childhood because his way of dressing and behaving wasn’t popular among the other kids. He was always the centre of everyone’s destructive criticism.
As a result, Simon was subjected to a lot of bullying on a regular basis. He got called a freak and an attention whore and was often pressured to do ballet (which he did not care for). When he tried to play sports, he’d become the butt of jokes like, “What’s the hardest part about being the captain of a rugby team? Telling your parents that you’re straight!”. Girls wouldn’t go near him, because they were afraid he’d be attracted to them or worse, people would tease them, calling them straight by association too.
At around 13 years of age, Simon started to truly understand that he was different from the rest of the boys. At 16, Simon had his first crush on a girl. Now being a straight man, he was filled with the confidence that she wanted him too. So, the plan was to keep writing her love letters (not exactly a very straight thing to do, I know) and not take no for an answer. Tired of being hit on relentlessly, she complained about this to the principal, and then to his parents.
“Was this some kind of dare? Is it a prank? Honey, this is not funny. You could go to jail for this.” His dad said, his other dad nodding alongside him. Although they had always kind of suspected it was true, they kept their hunches to themselves and Simon had never enjoyed talking about his feelings anyway.
But Simon couldn’t run from the truth any longer. He finally grew the balls to come out to his fathers that day. “Dad, it wasn’t a joke. I like her, I… I like women and I’m straight, but I’m still the same person!”, he beseeched.
His parents didn’t take the news well. In fact, they couldn’t seem to take the news at all. The shock hit them so hard they went into denial. “Honey, you’re just confused. I know you’re a teenager, your body is changing, but this is just a phase. You’ll get over it.” His dad said, struggling to be compassionate.
“Exactly! You wouldn’t feel that way if you had a boyfriend, maybe you should stop hanging out with all those girls and try to find a boy.” His other dad joked. But when Simon only repeated himself, his parents started freaking out. “Sweetheart, I’m glad you opened up to us about this. I’m sorry I didn’t take you seriously at first, but now I understand. And I just want you to know there’s nothing wrong with you, you’re not weak. Having a mental illness does not make you a sinner. We will consult the best psychiatrist. If needed, we can also use the money we saved up for your college to afford hormonal therapy. We’ll register you for the straight conversion camp this summer right away.”
After that, most of the kids avoided him. The rest he tried hard his best to avoid himself. Getting beaten up and bullied sure was a pain in the ass, but the teachers siding against him felt worse, parents of his classmates didn’t want to send their children to the same school with ‘a perv’ and they would threaten to take matters to the police unless the school kicked him out. One day, the girl he had written the love letter for walked up to him.
“Simon, I know you must feel bad because of what happened, but I think heterosexuals are just like precious Christmas decorations!” He didn’t fully understand that compliment, but he immediately felt relieved and leaned over to hug her. “Because they should be hung on a tree and lighted up!”, she yelled. Simon felt as if the floor was slipping beneath his feet, he could not comprehend how someone could say something so cruel. And then he literally slipped and fell as the girl smacked him down. Wiping her hands off as if his touch agitated her, she said, “I hope that didn’t arouse you, you creep!”. Then she stepped over him and walked off as everyone pointed and laughed.
Simon felt powerless but he was physically unable to cry. He’d always end up aggressively punching the wall instead, in an attempt to feel in control again. The constant bullying was nothing new thing to him, he’d grown resilient to that throughout his childhood. But the fact that his parents were shamed in society was unbearable to him. He blamed himself for the disappointment he could sense in his fathers for the first time. He couldn’t see any other way to end this other than by taking his own life and would’ve gone through with it if Neha hadn’t talked him out of it. Neha was one of his only friends, but they only knew each other through Tumblr, where she ran a hetero pride blog that Simon followed.
India had never gotten around to accepting the section 733 of the new penal code (which declared heterosexuality as a criminal offence), not because the government was fair and sensitive, but because Indians showed the most inertia against accepting change. (Who said having an overly orthodox culture is always a bad thing for society, huh?) Neha was always there to console him and they slowly started to develop feelings for each other.
At age 18, Simon left home and ran away to India. He imagined he could finally live his truth once he got there. But he soon realised that the people there weren’t completely accepting towards heterosexuals/hets, they were just passive about oppressing them. Simon had to hide his sexuality to be able to get a job as a waiter in a hotel. The manager often asked him to deny straight couples a table, because they would apparently make the rest of the customers uncomfortable.
In their free time, Simon and Neha would join activist groups to fight for their rights and dignity. They would always have to sneak away to be together but a few years later, Neha gathered the courage to come out to her mothers. Who, on the bright side, didn’t freak out. They didn’t abandon her, kill her in the name of honour, or abuse her. They stayed calm and dealt with the situation in the most Indian way possible…. They arranged her marriage with the daughter of a family friend to save face.
Simon moved on and continued to fight for his cause. Every day he would face hate mail and death threats, people yelling heterophobic slogans like “don’t be straight, or you’ll go straight to hell” and “castrate the straights” to his face. People would post #hatethehets on social media. Nobody would listen to what Simon had to say. People shamed the straights, claiming that being straight was just an excuse made by sore losers, who were too ugly to find a gay partner. But Simon persevered, and he formed an organisation called the “SUPER HAPPY FUN INDIA” (I’m not kidding, this is an actual thing, google it). He kept holding protests and demonstrations. Over the years, more and more people dared to come out and join the cause. They taught the people that love is love and that #straightrightsarehumanrights. They explained that they were born this way. Simon held the first-ever …wait sorry, second-ever (we’ve already witnessed the first one last year, *facepalms*) straight pride parade, near the hotel he used to work at. But people resisted him with posters reading “Simon go back.” People made fun of the straight pride flag (which was just vertical black and white lines as a contrast to the rainbow), by comparing it to jail bars, saying that’s where the hets belonged. In the end, Simon did win equal rights for heterosexuals, but not everything changed. Heterosexuals still didn’t get enough representation in the government. They didn’t have job security. The gays would still openly discriminate against them. Public display of straight love was either condemned or was sexually objectified by lesbians. Consequently, straight kissing scenes in movies were still censored to a greater degree than gore was.
Gay people would hit on straight people in bars and claim that they could “turn them gay” if they agreed to be with them for a night.
Straight couples couldn’t adopt children because the government had ruled that having parents of two different genders cultivated a volatile home environment and thus unfit to raise a child. A kid should either have only fathers or only mothers. It took Simon four long decades for straight weddings to finally be made legal. And even after all those years, Neha could only truly love Simon. She divorced her wife and married Simon, and they knew they’d live happily ever after. But they sadly couldn’t get a wedding cake from the town’s most popular bakery because the owner still didn’t believe in straight marriages and could evidently deny customers service for no good reason.
This story may sound fictitious, and yet it doesn’t even compare to how unfair present society is to people who aren’t cisgender heterosexuals. For example, it doesn’t even begin to cover the issues faced by the (bi/pan/a)sexuals. The existence of their orientation hasn’t been properly acknowledged to this day. It doesn’t say anything about transgender or non-binary people. But the main takeaway here is to stop perceiving the LGBTQ+ community as freaks, to educate ourselves about the issues they face and support them. And for those who complain about “straight pride” not being a thing, just be grateful that it hasn’t come to that yet.
If we can’t shape society such that gay people don’t have to come out, then it should be our responsibility to at least ensure that anyone willing to come out doesn’t feel too insecure to live their truth. If more people learn to grow out of that binary mindset and are more willing to accept everyone’s differences, we can have a more colourful society, where no one would ever feel like being themselves is a taboo.
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Guest column submitted by U.S. Senator Mike Crapo and Jim Risch
Those who argue that the Administration is right in excluding white potatoes as a nutritional option in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program are essentially saying that mothers utilizing WIC should not be able to choose whether to purchase white potatoes, despite their nutritional benefits. It is like they claim to know better than we do what is good for us, regardless of nutritional facts to the contrary. Nobody is forcing mothers to buy potatoes, but it should be their choice. Mothers who are the recipients of WIC vouchers should be able to decide whether fresh white potatoes meet their nutritional needs.
WIC managers and staff across the country support including fresh white potatoes as an option in the WIC program, and we have been working to allow them as an option in WIC for quite some time because their nutritional benefits contradict their exclusion from WIC. This affordable option provides many nutritional benefits. With only 110 calories, a potato contains more potassium than an equivalent sized banana, more vitamin C than a tomato and more fiber than a serving of broccoli.
As we point out in a recent bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, we agree that the WIC food package should reflect the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The 2010 DGA recommends that people increase their consumption of a category of vegetables that includes fresh white potatoes, and the DGA recommends that individuals choose foods that provide more potassium and dietary fiber-fresh white potatoes contain both. We wrote, "Potatoes are a cholesterol-free, fat-free and sodium-free food. A 110-calorie medium baked potato contains 15 percent of the recommended daily value of dietary fiber, 27 percent of the recommended daily value for vitamin B6 and 28 percent of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C . . ."
Further, excluding white potatoes from WIC is inconsistent with other federal nutritional policy. Right now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows WIC mothers to use WIC vouchers to purchase white potatoes through the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. However, they cannot purchase the exact same bag of potatoes at grocery stores using the WIC program. This doesn't make nutritional or economic sense.
We worked with a bipartisan group in Congress to enact law thatwas accompanied by a clear statement that it is the expectation of Congress that the USDA include all varieties of fresh vegetables, as long as they do not contain added sugars, fats, or oils, in WIC. The language clearly states that Congress expects the inclusion of all varieties of vegetables as long as the inclusion of those vegetables contributes to the special nutritional needs of those who receive program benefits and increases the availability of low-cost, high-nutrient alternatives for them.
However, USDA disregarded this action by Congress and continues to exclude fresh white potatoes from WIC food packages. This calls into question whether this action is politically motivated. Therefore, we have supported the recent U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee's adoption of an amendment to end the unnecessary exclusion of the nutrient-packed fresh white potato in the WIC program.
Fruits and vegetables are eligible for purchase under the program with one exception: fresh white potatoes. Despite its affordability and immense nutritional benefits, the white potato continues to be the only vegetable unfairly excluded. The Administration and Congress need to rectify this wrong and ensure white potatoes are included as a nutritional option for mothers in the WIC program.
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Janesville Police say they have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.
Nicholas Ackerman faces charges of sexual assault of a child, child enticement, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation violation.
According to police, the 13-year-old victim agreed to meet Ackerman in the 1900 block of Center Ave. on Jan. 20th.
When they met, she got into Ackerman's car and they drove to the 800 block of S. Washington St. Once there, Ackerman allegedly sexually assaulted the victim, then released her.
Police say Ackerman and the victim had chatted for a couple of weeks online.


The FTSE 100 ended the week in the red as concerns over the prospect of rising US interest rates and the stand-off between Rome and Brussels conspired to hit stocks.
London’s top tier closed down 35.34 points, or 0.49%, at 7,105.34.
It came following the US Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers signalled that interest rate hikes are on the cards.
David Madden, market analyst at CMC, said: “Traders are worried about interest rate hikes from the Fed, and the political situation in Italy.
“The US central bank announced that additional interest rate hikes are in the pipeline, and this has soured sentiment.
“Rome and Brussels are at loggerheads over the proposed budget. Italy’s economy minister, Giovanni Tria, said that the EU’s proposal to reduce the deficit would be economic ‘suicide’.”
In stocks, SSE was in the doldrums amid fears its merger with rival npower has been left “in a shambles” after being delayed due to the incoming cap on default tariff prices.
The pair said they are renegotiating the terms of their tie-up as a result of the cap, which is set to see the deal delayed.
Energy experts at Jefferies said the merger was left in a “shambles”, with worries for the future viability of the deal, which aims to create the UK’s second-biggest gas and electricity supplier.
The two firms had been hoping to seal the merger of their retail operations in the first quarter of 2019 after it was recently given the green light by the competition watchdog. SSE shares were down 30p at 1,152.5p at the close.
Informa shares were in the ascendancy after the events business booked underlying revenue growth of 3.9% in the first 10 months of the year of rival UBM.
This puts the company on track to meet its underlying revenue growth target of 3.5%. Informa also confirmed that it is on track to make savings of at least £50 million in 2019, with more synergies pencilled in.
Investors lapped up the news, sending shares to the top of the FTSE 100, closing up 18.4p at 710.6p.
Sterling, meanwhile, took a dive off the back of more Brexit uncertainty and the resignation of Jo Johnson from Theresa May’s Government.
Mr Johnson – brother of Brexit backer Boris – quit as transport minister and minister for London in order to vote against the EU divorce deal whenever it comes before Parliament and called for the public to be given a second referendum.
The British currency was down 0.6% versus the US dollar at 1.297. Against the euro, the pound was trading down 0.3% at 1.146.
In Europe, Germany’s DAX was up a meagre 0.02% and France’s CAC was down 0.48%.
A barrel of Brent crude was trading at 69 US dollars, a decline of 1.4%.
The biggest risers on the FTSE 100 were Informa up 18.4p at 710.6p, EasyJet up 26p at 1,254p, Imperial Brands up 56p at 2,750p and National Grid up 15.7p at 855.7p.
The biggest fallers on the FTSE 100 were Burberry down 91p at 1,773.5p, Antofagasta down 39.8p at 778.2p, DS Smith down 18.2p at 357.8p and Fresnillo down 42p at 861p.


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Shorts, sundresses, sunburns, flip-flops—the Caribbean island of St John is a come-as-you-are kind of place. Heck, isn’t there a song to that effect by famous fan Kenny Chesney, the country singer who owns a home there? If not yet, there probably will be soon. The most pristine U.S. Virgin Island is two-thirds beachy national park preserve, the rest swimming with quirky bars and restaurants and colorful locals driving beat-up, sticker-covered Jeeps (a favorite reads “St John: the World’s Largest Open-Air Asylum”).
Though recently slammed by hurricanes, St John has been doggedly rebuilding. That includes its dressed-down-but-delicious restaurant scene, where favorite dining spots have reopened one by one. Taking advantage of its island location, food here runs toward seafood with lots of unexpected twists. Don’t skip the icy cocktails, either, especially local rum and blender specialties like the Bushwhacker and the Painkiller. Bottoms up!

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The colors of algae
I have a kind of algae in my tank which I think is BGA - it smells icky and
is kind of slimy, and it looks kind of like a terrestrial moss, only
thinner. It seems to come in three colors - black (which also tends to look
matted), blue-green (almost turquoise - quite lovely), and dark green. Are
all three of these variants of BGA? I have some maracyn on its way from That
Pet Place, except FedEx seems to have lost it in their Harrisburg warehouse.
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Antoine Griezmann strikes late to deny Real Madrid on derby day
La Liga, Santiago Bernabeu - Real Madrid 1 (Pepe 52) Atletico Madrid 1 (Antoine Griezmann 85)
Antoine Griezmann scored five minutes from time as Atletico Madrid snatched a 1-1 draw away at rivals Real Madrid.
Pepe put the hosts in front in the first half but life was breathed into the Liga title race right at the end.
The result means Real Madrid are top of the table with 72 points from 30 games, just three ahead of Barcelona.
Atletico are another seven points behind Barca and have played one game more.
The first half had been a tense affair, with both teams playing patiently and carving out a couple of opportunities to take the lead.
Saul Niguez had the first chance, heading Koke's free kick inches wide, before Yannick Carrasco crossed for Griezmann, who hit the post only to be ruled offside.
Ronaldo headed wide and Oblak made another terrific save to deny Benzema early in the second half, before Pepe opened the scoring in the 52nd minute.
Saul conceded a free kick for handball and Toni Kroos whipped it in from the right, with Pepe's header looping beyond the Slovenian stopper and into the net.
Torres should have equalised when sent through one-on-one with Navas, but Madrid's goalkeeper rushed out to deny him, before Griezmann's late intervention earned third-placed Atletico a point.


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You win some and you lose some. Then sometimes it all happens at the same time.
For Kyle Busch’s crew chief Adam Stevens, that’s exactly what happened at Kansas as he was fined $20,000 and suspended one race for violating NASCAR’s new lug nut rule on Saturday night.
NASCAR released the penalty on Wednesday, noting that Busch’s pit crew was served with a P3 penalty for the violation. All five lug nuts were glued on, but not properly secured by a pit gun during the final pit stop of the race.
Rodney Childers, Kevin Harvick’s crew chief, had an interesting take on the situation.
— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) May 11, 2016
Along with Stevens, Busch’s front tire changer Josh Leslie also was suspended for one race.
After being called out by Tony Stewart and a handful of other drivers, NASCAR decided to change the lug nut rule to increase safety at the track. While a win will not be taken away or points deducted from Busch or the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team, losing Stevens for a weekend is a crushing blow for the defending Sprint Cup champion.
Joe Gibbs Racing has not issued an appeal at this time, meaning Stevens and Leslie would miss the race at Dover on Sunday.


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Khopesh, Ancient Egyptian Curved Sword, Black
This handsome reconstruction of an ancient Egyptian khopesh has an untempered / unhardened EN45 spring steel blade with black finish and decorative brass fittings. The cutting edge (on the blade's convex side) is not sharpened. The grip is made of lacquered wood, the guard and pommel of brass. The blade and the hilt are both adorned with stylized snake / serpent motifs. The serpent, especially the so-called Uraeus (an upright or rearing cobra) was a common ancient Egyptian symbol of royalty and divine authority, and also closely associated with the concept of afterlife.
The Bronze Age khopesh was a curved, sickle-like sword that evolved from earlier forms of crescent-shaped Mesopotamian battle axes. By the beginning of the Egyptian New Kingdom period (ca. 16th c. BC), it had become one of the most popular military weapons of Ancient Egypt. The most conspicuous feature of this one-handed infantry sword was its hooked blade which was sharpened on the outside edge, making it a gruesomely powerful slashing and chopping implement of warfare in close quarter combat. Although primarily designed as a cutting weapon, it could also be used for the occasional thrust or to knock one's opponent off his feet, disarm him or hook his shield. The high effectiveness and versatility of this sword, which was quite advanced for its time, very likely contributed to the long-lasting sovereignty and stability of the Egyptian Empire.
Numerous depictions of pharaohs wielding a sickle-sword in ancient Egyptian art as well as well-preserved surviving examples found in royal graves (for example in the tomb of Tutankhamun, 14th c. BC) suggest that this iconic weapon also had a ritual / ceremonial value and was a symbol of high status and prestige. Eventually, the Khopesh went out of use around 1300-1200 BC, gradually superseded by more traditional straight swords.
Please note that this sword is not a battle ready weapon. It is designed as a collector's or decoration/display piece and is not suited for combat reenactment. Besides its quality as a collectible, it is also perfectly suited as a prop, e.g. to complete your costume.
- Material: EN45 spring steel blade (high carbon steel, not stainless) with black finish, wood and brass hilt
- Overall length: approx. 75 cm
- Blade length: approx. 54 cm
- Blade thickness: approx. 4 mm (cutting edge approx. 1 mm)
- Hilt length: approx. 20 cm (grip approx. 9 cm)
- Blade width: approx. 4.5 cm at guard / 9.5 cm at tip
- Point of balance: approx. 12 cm from the guard
- Weight: approx. 2.3 kg
- No scabbard
Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.
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