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Gossip Girl's Kelly Rutherford enjoys Christmas spectacular with on-screen husband Matthew Settle and his daughter as she continues her own custody battle
She is currently 'living through hell' after a judge ruled her two children should stay with their father in France.
But Kelly Rutherford looked happy and content as she posed with Gossip Girl co-star Matthew Settle and his daughter in New York on Tuesday.
Little Aven sat on her knee as they enjoyed the atmosphere at the 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
Just the tonic: Kelly Rutherford looked happy as she posed with Matthew Settle and his daughter Aven at the opening night of the 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular
They were flanked by girls from the famous Rockettes dancing girl troupe as the smiled and posed for photographs on the exciting opening night event.
No doubt enjoying the company of her friend, who plays her ex-husband on the popular show, and his three-year-old daughter was a perfect tonic for Kelly, who is embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with her ex-husband.
The Melrose Place actress broke down on The View as she discussed a ruling made on August 29 that would allow ex Daniel Giersch to keep their son and daughter, ages five and three, in France.
But the US-based mother-of-two, who has vowed to appeal, said she has drained her earnings to pay off legal bills - and must keep working to afford the fight.
Tower of strength: Her Gossip Girl co-star has no doubt been comforting Kelly during her bitter custody battle
Rutherford, who married the German businessman in 2006, separated three years later when she was pregnant with their second child, and divorced in 2010.
A bitter custody battle ensued, and on August 28 Los Angeles Judge Theresa Beaudet ruled the children should remain in France with their father, who they'd been visiting over the summer.
Complicating matters, Giersch's visa was revoked earlier this year and he has been banned from entering the US.
As a result, the couple will continue to have joint legal and physical custody with Rutherford required to fly overseas for visitation.
Honorary member: Kelly looked excited to be posing with famed dance troupe The Rockettes
'I have to keep working to be able to afford this [the custody battle].
'I have been through pretty much everything,' Rutherford said. 'It’s just been crazy.'
The judge gave custody to Giersch as it was her opinion that Rutherford had repeatedly tried to cut her ex-husband out their children's lives.
Rutherford said she is consulting with lawyer Alan Dershowitz to get the children, who are American citizens, back to the US.
Up for a laugh: Matthew's daughter and girlfriend Maria Alfonsin were no doubt poking fun at his Andy Capp-style hat
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Explore the stark and beautiful coastal landscape of a Cornish fishing village through the eyes of an adventurous female writer. Dark, Salt, Clear presents a captivating portrait of Newlyn's hardcore career fishermen, their frustrations, and the complexities of their lives. Ash's transformational journey aboard the Filadelfia and her astute observations of the landscape and people will transport you on a multilayered travelogue filled with indelible characters. This fiercely auspicious debut is reminiscent of Annie Dillard, Barry Lopez, and Robert Macfarlane, and is not to be missed.

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West Ham figurehead looking set for 2024 exit with stay unlikely
- Mike Johnshon
- 07 Nov, 2023
A key figure at West Ham appears likely to depart next year, with the likelihood of extending their stay beyond that point being termed as "unlikely."
David Moyes faced another setback in the Premier League last Saturday. The team from East London suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Brentford, marking their fifth loss in domestic league games and their third consecutive defeat.
Goals from Neal Maupay, an own goal by Konstantinos Mavropanos, and Nathan Collins' first goal for the Bees overshadowed strikes from Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen.
Similar to their performance in the 2022/2023 season, West Ham seems to excel in cup competitions but struggles in the league.
Currently leading their Europa League group, they recently made headlines by eliminating title contenders Arsenal from the EFL Cup just before their most recent league loss.
Despite impressive goals like Kudus' remarkable bicycle kick and Bowen's record-breaking sixth consecutive away goal of the season, the team ended up on the losing side of the scoreboard once again.
Moyes, speaking to the media after the match, heavily criticized West Ham's defensive performance, stating that he would have been "disgusted" with it if he were a player.
"We weren't talking about anything weird and wonderful," said Moyes on West Ham's defeat to Brentford (BBC). "We've found that we've not dealt with things which as a player I would have been disgusted with myself for not being able to deal with them much better. I don't think my teams do that. That is why I am annoyed that I've come here and not been able to defend when put under pressure."
The individual from Scotland is facing pressure due to a notably inconsistent beginning in the 2023/2024 season. Moyes, whose contract expires next year, has new information emerging regarding the future of the West Ham manager this week.
As per talkSPORT reporters Alex Crook and Sean O'Brien, who contribute to the broadcaster, it is "unlikely" that Moyes will continue at West Ham once his current contract, ending in 2024, expires. Presently, the former Everton manager is not in immediate danger of being fired but is also not expected to be presented with a new contract.
West Ham is set to play against Olympiacos in the Europa League on Thursday, followed by a home match against Nottingham Forest the subsequent Sunday.
Moyes has been termed "integral" to the club in recent seasons, given his role in securing consecutive European qualification campaigns and leading the team to its first major trophy since 1980 earlier this year.
"You look at the three or four seasons that he’s been back he took them out of a nose dive, then he puts them six, then he puts them seventh, then he wins a European competition after being in a European Cup semi-final the previous year," said pundit Simon Jordan on Moyes last month.
“I think all things lead to the stability and solidity and achievements of West Ham, not on his own but David has been integral to that."
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(DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Scientists have identified a set of biomarkers that indicate which patients infected with the Ebola virus are most at risk of dying from the disease. The results come from one of the most in-depth studies ever of blood samples from patients with Ebola. Show More Summary
In the quest to produce affordable biofuels, poplar trees are one of the Pacific Northwest's best bets—the trees are abundant, fast-growing, adaptable to many terrains and their wood can be transformed into substances used in biofuel and high-value chemicals that we rely on in our daily lives.
A NASA visualization uses computer models to show how recent hurricanes shifted salt from the Atlantic, dust from the Sahara and smoke from fires in Portugal and the Pacific Northwest.
The next episode of ‘Parts Unknown’ airs this Sunday In the penultimate episode of Parts Unknown, Season 10, host Anthony Bourdain travels to the Pacific Northwest for some time in Seattle. It isn’t the first time Bourdain has taken a camera crew to the Emerald City, but in this installment, he makes a bold proclamation. Show More Summary
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Spacious rock out of the Pacific Northwest.
The Stranger’s music critics’ picks for this week. by Stranger Things To Do Staff Despite the unfathomable darkness that is a Pacific Northwest winter, there exists a flickering light illuminating a pathway through to the end: the fluorescence of a poorly lit green room at each of the local venues hosting these excellent live music shows this week. Show More Summary
As winter descends on the Cascades, I find myself thinking about one of my favorite winter alpine climbs in the Pacific Northwest. The North Face of Chair Peak is a classic winter ascent that can easily be done in a day. It has a beautiful alpine face that gets covered in snow. Show More Summary
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FAN EXPO Vancouver, one of the largest fan conventions in the Pacific Northwest, gets underway on Friday, November 10th. This year’s con includes some top-flight panels (the cast of iZombie, The Flash, Arrow and more); a swak of celebrity...Show More Summary
Sightings of Bigfoot-style creatures are widespread across Canada. This is hardly surprising, given that pretty much the entire Pacific northwest of the United States is home to the legendary man-beasts, too. It’s possible that the legends of the savage and infamous Wendigo may have developed out of near-fatal, and even deadly, encounters with violent, murderous... Read more »
by Rich Smith Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Noelani Pantastico in the American premiere of Crystal Pite’s Plot Point, which PNB is presenting as part of HER STORY, November 3 – 12, 2017. ANGELA STERLING Three days after watching...Show More Summary
The Pacific Northwest Trail is 1200 miles long. The PNTA has worked hard to develop an entirely new map set for 2017. These new maps feature the most up-to-date primary route and recommended alternates available. In addition, they include notes … Continue reading ?
The restaurant announced the news on Facebook 99 Park, the upscale Bellevue restaurant focusing on Pacific Northwest ingredients, has closed permanently. The closure is effective immediately, giving fans no time for one last meal. The...Show More Summary
For Potter fans in the Pacific Northwest who aren’t able to make it to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter anytime soon, fear not. A replica of the iconic magical street from your favorite series, Diagon Alley, has apparated to a Seattle-area driveway. Father extraordinaire, Jonathan Chambers, a former tech wizard with a talent for...read more!
In the Earth Microbiome Project, an extensive global team co-led by researchers at University of California San Diego, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory collected more than 27,000 samples from numerous, diverse environments around the globe. Show More Summary
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Tippecanoe Parks Department making it easier to access Wabash River
Nearly $50,000 will be used to improve access to the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County.
The county’s park board approved plans for a 300 foot long driveway at Davis Ferry Park and a 15,000 square foot parking lot to go with it.
Roughly 75% of the money will come from the department’s capital fund with the Parks and Recreation Foundation donating the remaining $15,000.
Parks Director Allen Nail says the hard surface is needed, because without it, cleaning up silt after the Wabash floods is not easy. He says no work is needed on the boat ramp itself, just access to it.
The county is waiting on the proper weather and river conditions to proceed, and is working with the state Department of Natural Resources on the project.


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The drinking gourd : a story of the underground railroad / by F.N. Monjo.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Evergreen Indiana.
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- Physical Description: 1 audio disc (approximately 21 min.) : sound ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 book (62 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm)
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Live Oak Media, 2010.
Book illustrated by Fred Brenner.
Originally published in 1970.
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Fishing in church -- The runaways -- On the underground railroad -- The searching party -- Over the river -- The lawbreakers.
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When he is sent home alone for misbehaving in church, Tommy discovers that his house is a station on the underground railroad.
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The Victorian Government has released further information regarding the Victorian Renewable Energy Auction Scheme (VREAS), confirming that the VREAS will be a key strategy contributing to the Victorian Renewable Energy Targets (VRET) legislated in the Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Bill 2017 (Bill). The full suite of information regarding the VREAS will be released in the formal Request For Proposal (RFP), which is expected to be launched in mid-October 2017. This information will include the terms under which bidders may participate in the auction, the evaluation criteria and the governance framework of the VREAS.
The full set of mandatory criteria for participation in the VREAS will be outlined in the RFP. However, the Victorian Government has indicated that the following criteria will apply:
- the potential proponent must commence commercial operations before the last quarter of 2020;
- the project is a new project. This includes expansions of existing projects and portions of new projects, as well as projects which have not yet reached financial close;
- the project must be connected to the National Electricity Marked (NEM) at a single connection point;
- the project must be no smaller than 10MW; and
- the project must have a current planning permit issued by the relevant authority.
The Victorian Government has advised that a key evaluation criterion for assessment of the bids will be ‘value for money’. The full list of evaluation criteria will be released in the formal RFP.
Support Agreement payment mechanism
The Victorian Government has announced that it will award successful bidders to the RFP a 15 year ‘Support Agreement’ with the State, under which the proponent will be paid through a ‘hybrid payment mechanism’. This hybrid payment mechanism is described as comprising a mix of a variable contract-for-difference payment (CfD) and a fixed-price payment (FP).
The CfD is a two way payment to be paid on a monthly basis. A CfD ‘strike price’ will be set by the State in the RFP for $/MWh of eligible electricity generated. The payment owed for each MWh of electricity will be the difference between the CfD strike price and the price of the MWh in the relevant wholesale market pool.
This CfD payment mechanism is two-way as either the State or the proponent may owe payment to the other depending on the difference between the CfD strike price and the price of the MWh in the wholesale market pool. Where the price of the MWh in the wholesale market pool is below the CfD strike price, the State will owe the proponent the difference. On the other hand, where the price of the MWh in the wholesale market pool is above the CfD strike price, the proponent will be required to pay the difference to the State.
Bidders will bid the level of the FP payment. This FP payment will be paid quarterly on the basis of $/MW/year. The State proposes that the FP payment reflects the revenue that the proponent requires, in addition to the CfD payment, to support the project.
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In addition to providing the payment mechanism, the other features of the Support Agreement include:
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The Victorian Government has outlined two LGC ‘treatment pathways’ to allow the VREAS to ‘complement’ the Federal RET. The State will be able to choose its preferred treatment pathway based on an assessment of the overall value for money. The Victorian Government will require that each bid to the RFP provide:
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On the heels of her landmark deal with Netflix, we take a look at Mock’s historic achievement and other trans women who’ve broken boundaries.
1. Janet MockSource:Getty
NY Times bestseller Janet Mock made history as the first trans woman to secure a landmark deal with Netflix that will allow her to develop a slate of projects with trans characters as the central focal point.
2. Janet MockSource:Getty
Mock is the creator of FX’s critically acclaimed show ‘Pose.’
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Mock came out as a trans woman in a 2011 Marie Claire article, written by Kierna Mayo.
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In 2014, Mock was honored on The Advocates “50 Most Influential LGBT People in Media”
5. Indya MooreSource:Getty
‘Pose’ actress Indya Moore became the first trans woman to grace the cover of Elle Magazine in
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Indya Moore began working as a model for Dior and Gucci at 15-years-old.
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She left home at 14-years-old because her parents were transphobic.
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Actress Mj Rodriguez landed an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Lead Actress” for her role in FX’s “Pose.”
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Rodriguez’s character on the hit show is a trans woman living with HIV while mothering a house of fellow trans and gay mentees.
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The role made her a breakout star and soon she began covering magazines like Variety. She recently starred in a Coca Cola campaign where she revealed she began taking hormones at 24-years-old.
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Long before making headlines for her role in Ava Duvernay’s When They See Us,’ Isis King was the first trans model to compete on “America’s Next Top Model.”
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King’s appearance on cycle 11 and 17 made her one of the most visible trans women on TV.
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Isis’ role in” When They See Us” garnered critical acclaim as it shown a light on the tribulations trans teens face at home.
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In 2012, Isis became American Apparel’s first openly transgender model
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When Laverne Cox isn’t giving us a Beyonce twirl or showing off her bikini body, she’s advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
16. Laverne CoxSource:Getty
Her role in Netflix’s beloved series “Orange Is The New Black,” earned her a Primetime Emmy Award making her the first openly transgender person to be nominated in any acting category.
17. Laverne CoxSource:Getty
In 2014, Cox became the first openly transgender person to appear on the cover of Time magazine.
18. Amiyah ScottSource:Getty
Before Amiyah Scott made her first TV appearance, she was known in the ballroom space for her stunning face and walk.
19. Amiyah ScottSource:Getty
Her role in Lee Daniels’ “Star” made her the third openly transgender person to play a main trans character in a scripted television drama series (after Laverne Cox and Jamie Clayton).
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Amiyah Scott turned down the opportunity to be a cast member on “Real Housewives Of Atlanta.”
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Tracey Norman is the first African-American trans woman model to reach massive success as a model. She has appeared in such publications as Essence, Vogue Italia and Harper’s Bazaar India.
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Tracey Norman was the first Black model to have her face on Clairol’s Born Beautiful hair color boxes: No. 512, Dark Auburn.
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Angelina Jolie’s BFF Salma Hayek plays Cupid for her post about her crash & burn marriages to Brad Pitt and Billy Bob Thornton. Discover!
Angelina Jolie is currently living her best single life and focusing on motherhood, helping her children in their respective careers. The Maleficent actress shares six children with ex-husband Brad Pitt, and following the string of new events, her best friend Salma Hayek is reportedly looking for eligible businessmen who can handle “the toughest women.” most famous” to trap her, post it. crash and burn marriages with Pitt and Billy Bob Thornton. Scroll below to read the scoop.
For those who don’t know, Salma is good friends with Jolie and has been trying to frame her since last year. Hayek is married to a French businessman, François-Henri Pinault, and maintains good connections with people in society, thus trying to create her best friend.
A source close to RadarOnline.com revealed that Salma Hayek played Cupid for Angelina Jolie and said: “Following Angie’s disastrous relationships with actors, including her rushed marriages to Brad Pitt and Billy Bob Thornton, Salma believes that It’s Angie’s time to try something new.
Another source told the National Enquirer: “She has her eye on a few eligible businessmen who might know how to handle dating one of the most famous women in the world and is working hard to try to set Angie up on dates. -YOU.”
We all deserve a best friend like Salma Hayek, who is doing her best to connect Angelina Jolie with someone who deserves it.
Jolie was linked to The Weeknd in the past, but the rumors quickly died down on social media. What do you think about Salma trying to set Jolie up with an eligible businessman? Tell us in the space below.
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Biden Waffles on Impeachment in Response to Mueller Statement
Leading Democrat presidential contender Joe Biden waffled on impeaching President Trump in a campaign statement issued in response to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s remarks at the Justice Department Wednesday morning about his investigation into President Trump and Russian influence operations on the 2016 election.
While other Democrat rivals called for impeachment Wednesday, the former Obama vice president played it both ways–not calling for impeachment but calling on Congress to continue investigations into Trump that could lead to impeachment.
— TJ Ducklo (@TDucklo) May 29, 2019
The close of Biden’s statement waffles on impeachment, “Vice President Biden agrees with Speaker Pelosi that no one would relish what would certainly be a divisive impeachment process, but that it may be unavoidable if this Administration continues on its path. For all these reasons and many more, Vice President Biden will continue to make the case as to why President Trump should not be re-elected. That is the surefire way to get him out of office.”
Biden’s rivals did not waffle.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA):
Mueller’s statement makes clear what those who have read his report know: It is an impeachment referral, and it’s up to Congress to act. They should.
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) May 29, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA):
What Robert Mueller basically did was return an impeachment referral. Now it is up to Congress to hold this president accountable.
We need to start impeachment proceedings. It's our constitutional obligation.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 29, 2019
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg:
This is as close to an impeachment referral as it gets. Robert Mueller could not clear the president, nor could he charge him — so he has handed the matter to Congress, which alone can act to deliver due process and accountability.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) May 29, 2019
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ):
Robert Mueller’s statement makes it clear: Congress has a legal and moral obligation to begin impeachment proceedings immediately.
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Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through your dog’s eyes, or thought about whether dogs can see all colors of the rainbow? Have you ever pondered the question, “Are dogs color blind?” You are not alone.
Dog color blindness and dog color vision have been extensively researched, and while we do not know everything, we can give you some answers to these questions.
- There is some research around dog color blindness; but we still have more questions than answers.
- Dog color vision is described as dichromatic, or “two-colored.”
- Dogs have a limited view of the world compared to humans.
Dog Color Blindness: Fact or Fiction?
First, you’ll need to understand how the eye works. The eye is made up of specialized cells and receptors called rods and cones. Rods are responsible for detecting motion and aiding vision in varying shades of light, while cones help to differentiate color.
People have three types of cones, while dogs have two. This means that people can normally identify three color combinations (red, blue, and green), while dogs are limited to two (yellow and blue). Dog color vision is therefore described as dichromatic, or “two-colored.”
What Is Color Blindness?
Color blindness describes an inability to differentiate between colors or to see certain colors at all. This condition stems from an abnormality in the color-sensing receptors in the eye.
In people, there are two types of color blindness: red-green color blindness and blue-yellow color blindness. The type a person has depends on which color-sensing receptors are affected. For example, a person with red-green color blindness cannot differentiate between those two colors.
So What’s the Truth About Dog Color Blindness?
Having yellow-blue dichromatic vision means that dogs are most similar to a red-green color blind person. They are very good at distinguishing between variations of blues and yellows (and whites and grays), but cannot really see red and green all that well.
How do we know this?
Some types of studies have investigated the structure and function of dog eyes to identify the types of cones that are present and observe how they react to different wavelengths of light. Scientists have also used behavioral studies to test color vision in dogs. Some involve training dogs to respond to color cues for food rewards while others monitor how a dog’s eyes, head, and body orient to movements of colored objects.
Which Colors Can Dogs See?
Dogs and humans see and experience color differently. Being dichromatic means that a dog’s perception of color will be limited when compared to humans.
Research leads us to believe that dogs see the world through a unique color spectrum. Yellow and blue are dominant colors in dog color vision. Blue, blue-green, and violet look like varying shades of blue. Shades of red and green probably look more like browns and grayscale to a dog.
In comparison to people, dogs also don’t see quite as clearly and can’t differentiate as well between differences in brightness, which probably makes the world appear a bit muted and fuzzy to them.
But canine vision is superior to ours in other ways. They are much better at detecting motion and can also see more clearly in dim light—when shades of gray predominate and having good color vision doesn’t offer much of a benefit.
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New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is listed as questionable for Sunday's clash with the San Francisco 49ers.
Nicks, who took limited reps in his return to the practice field on Thursday, was also limited on Friday. He has missed the last three games with foot and knee injuries.
The North Carolina product, who fractured his foot in May, has caught 14 passes for 237 yards and one touchdown in two contests this season.
Offensive tackle David Diehl (knee) and cornerback Corey Webster are also questionable for Sunday.
Wide receiver Ramses Barden, who suffered a concussion in a Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, was a full participant in Friday's practice and is listed as probable.
Running back Andre Brown will not play due to a concussion, while defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (quad) and safety Kenny Phillips (knee) are also out.


The use of a spectrally sliced (SS) broad-band source provides a cost effective alternative to laser diode sources for wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM). In this paper the performance of direct detection p-i-n diode intensity modulated SS systems is analyzed using the saddlepoint approximation. Using this approach, based on moment generating functions, the effects of pulse distortion, intersymbol interference (ISI) and nonideal modulator extinction ratios have been included in the analysis of SS systems for the first time. The presence of ISI error floors as the product of optical bandwidth and bit time decreases is demonstrated using a model that agrees with previous work in the case of low bit rate, widely spaced channels. In addition, comparisons with recent experimental results from the literature are made with good agreement. Subsequently, the use of an integrate and dump filter where the integration time starts after the beginning of a bit is investigated and shown to produce significant enhancements to bit-error rate performance. Furthermore, it is shown that a modulator extinction ratio of 20 dB will suffice for 10-9 bit-error rate (BER) in most cases, with 30 dB offering a performance close to that possible with an ideal modulator. Finally, the likely system power for an SS system is presented.
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My Boyfriend , the Sex Tourist is a doc about a hotel/brothel in Venezuala that offers holidaymakers "the girlfriend experience". It's not just about sex, it's also about the girls hanging out with the punters and going on trips with them and doing the things that girlfriends do- like cleaning up after their men when they take sick. The girls were there because they had aged mothers to put through hospital and the men were there because they were the sort of obese, charmless, ugly, old shlubs who couldn't get a girlfriend any other way. It was all terribly sad. |
The hugely obese North American sports journalist got through five- or was it six- girls in the course of his fortnight's stay. They all disappointed him one way or another.
The sweet young girl with the boyfriend who came down with a tummy bug admitted to being in love with him. "He seems hard, but he's really very soft." Her colleagues told her not to be so stupid. "I've been disappointed by the quality of the girls," said the tummy-bug boyfriend. "Yeah, she's sweet, but it's just a fantasy. I'm not going to see her again."
Off duty the girls bitched about working conditions, about their bossy supervisor, about the way the punters were always asking for love.
Once in a while we'd catch a glimpse of Hugo Chavez pontificating on the bar-room TV screen. " Patriotism, Socialism or Death," he said. Which means what exactly?
The guy with the little piggy eyes was bored with his first girlfriend. Alexandra (who wants to be a dentist) was proposed as a replacement. "Do you like me?" he asked. She forced a grin. Half an hour later she walked out on him and got herself sacked.
"I'm not a pimp," said the north country Brit who was running the show, "I'm a businessman."
i hope i can catch that here at some point. prostitution and sex work in general holds a sort of morbid fascination for me. i can imagine someone who pays for sex, but someone who expects to be able to pay for intamacy?
last year i had the very strange experience of eating lunch in the resturant of a hotel in san jose, costa rica, that happens to be a giant brothel. i was stunned not only by the sheer number and variance of the women available but also by the fact that a good number of the men seemed to be just as interested in talking and flirting with them as they were in the actual acts that they'd be paying for. i mean c'mon, why are you concerned if she likes you.
We all want to be loved. It runs as deep, if not deeper, than the need for sex. And the guys who use the Venezualan brothel in the film are the sort of guys only a mother could love- guys with no social skills, obese, ugly, dumb...
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the punters as you call them
Why is it that some people see to hate guys who enjoy this experience. I tend to question the motives of anyone who is pained buy another persons enjoyment. As far as the girls are concerned; well let's put it this way. Life has taught me that no pussy is sacred. Woman who don't have to sell their bodies sell it anyway as a power trip.


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(05/15/2008) The Brazilian government will use cheap loans, payments, and other benefits to encourage Amazon farmers to reduce their impact on the Amazon rainforest, under a plan unveiled last week
After acquittal, fear of open season on activists in the Amazon rainforest
(05/14/2008) Bishop Flavio Giovenale was crushed by the acquittal last week of a rancher accused of ordering the killing of a crusading American nun — and not just because he admired Dorothy Stang. Giovenale, who spends much of his time battling child prostitution, police corruption and drug abuse, fears the verdict means it's open season again on activists in the Amazon jungle state of Para.
Convicted nun-killer freed in the Brazilian Amazon
(05/14/2008) Charges against a Brazilian rancher convicted of arranging the 2005 murder of a 73-year-old American nun in the Amazon rainforest have been dismissed.
Brazil's environmental minister resigns after losing Amazon fight
(05/14/2008) Marina Silva, Brazil's environmental minister, resigned Tuesday after losing several key battles in her fight to rein in destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
46% of Brazil's energy comes from renewable sources
(05/13/2008) Preliminary data from Brazil's energy ministry shows that bioenergy derived from sugar cane surpassed hydroelectric power as Brazil's secondary largest source of energy in 2007, reports Biopact.
New species of river dolphin discovered in the Amazon
(04/30/2008) Researchers have identified a new species of river dolphin in the Bolivian Amazon according to the Whale and Dolphin conservation Society (WDCS). The announcement was made at a conservation workshop in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia.
Judge suspends Amazon dam project due to legal questions
(04/30/2008) A Brazilian judge has issued a restraining order on a controversial dam in the Amazon basin, reports International Rivers, a conservation group.
Photos of newly discovered species in Brazil's Cerrado
(04/29/2008) An expedition to Brazil's Cerrado has turned up more than a dozen undiscovered species. conservationists say the discoveries add urgency to protecting the grassland habitat which is rapidly being converted for agriculture.
Biodiversity key to fighting climate change
(04/29/2008) Scientists from Brown University have discovered that an ecosystem's productivity is directly linked to its diversity of plant species. The discovery has granted biodiversity new importance in the fight against climate change: the more productive the ecosystem the more carbon it captures.
No sacrifices to ending deforestation in the Amazon, only gains
(04/29/2008) Regular columnist and co-creator of Brazil's environmental news website, O Eco, Sergio Abranches has great credibility in Brazil's eco-awakening. A professor of political science, Abranches uses his unique talents to reach a widening audience in Brazil for environmental, energy, and climate change news and discussion. He speaks expertly on any number of topics: from Amazonian deforestation to the current food crises to economic and political transformations for a warming world.
'Soy King' says Amazon deforestation could help solve global food crisis
(04/28/2008) Clearing the Amazon rainforest for soy farms will help address the global food crisis, said Blairo Maggi, the governor of Brazil's chief soy-producing state, according to the Folha de Sao Paulo newspaper.
Brazil prepares to launch attack on NGOs working in the Amazon
(04/27/2008) Brazil is planning a crackdown on foreign NGOs working in the Amazon rainforest, reports Reuters. Tourists may also be required to inform officials of their travel plans in the region under the newly proposed rule.
A billion trees to be planted in Brazil's Atlantic Forest over the next 7 years
(04/22/2008) A billion trees to be planted in the Atlantic Forest over the next seven years. The Nature Conservancy has begun a program to plant a billion trees in Brazil's dwindled Atlantic Forest. The Atlantic Forest used to cover Brazil's long coast, but today only seven percent of the forest remains. Both the megacities of Sao Paulo (the world's fifth largest city) and Rio de Janeiro have emerged and grown in what used to be tropical forest. Yet, the forest remaining retains an incredible bio-diversity much of it endemic.
Peru fails to investigate murder of Amazon environmental leader
(04/22/2008) Peruvian authorities failed to respond to requests for protection from Julio Garcia Agapito, the environmental leader who was gunned down in southeastern Peru in late February, according to a new petition which calls for an investigation into his murder. Julio Garcia's killing at the hands of an illegal logger set off international outcry and highlighted rising tensions over the paving of a highway in the Amazon rainforest.
Amazon farming technique may fight global warming
(04/11/2008) Fifteen hundred years ago, tribes people from the central Amazon basin mixed their soil with charcoal derived from animal bone and tree bark. Today, at the site of this charcoal deposit, scientists have found some of the richest, most fertile soil in the world. Now this ancient, remarkably simple farming technique seems far ahead of the curve, holding promise as a carbon-negative strategy to rein in world hunger as well as greenhouse gases.
Land invasions undermine Amazon forest law
(04/03/2008) Land invasions are undermining a Brazilian law that requires ranchers to keep 80 percent of their land forested, according to reports from the Amazon state of Mato Grosso. A run up in land prices, driven by surging soy and cattle production in the region, combined with a lackadaisical response from law enforcement authorities are blamed for the incursions.
Amazon soy ban seems to be effective in reducing explicit deforestation
(04/03/2008) An industry-led ban on soy production in the Amazon appears to be proving effective at reducing new clearing for explicit soy production, according to a survey published Monday by Greenpeace and the Brazilian Vegetable Oils Industry Association. The moratorium, which was signed by some of the largest soy crushers in the Amazon in response to a campaign by environmental group Greenpeace, went into effect in October 2006. While soy is believed to be having an indirect impact on deforestation by driving up land prices and competing with the dominant form of land use in the Amazon — cattle ranching — the news is a hopeful sign for conservationists.
Investing to save rainforests
(04/02/2008) Last week London-based Canopy Capital, a private equity firm, announced a historic deal to preserve the rainforest of Iwokrama, a 371,000-hectare reserve in the South American country of Guyana. In exchange for funding a "significant" part of Iwokrama's $1.2 million research and conservation program on an ongoing basis, Canopy Capital secured the right to develop value for environmental services provided by the reserve. Essentially the financial firm has bet that the services generated by a living rainforest — including rainfall generation, climate regulation, biodiversity maintenance and carbon storage — will eventually be valuable in international markets. Hylton Murray-Philipson, director of Canopy Capital, says the agreement — which returns 80 percent of the proceeds to the people of Guyana — could set the stage for an era where forest conservation is driven by the pursuit of profit rather than overt altruistic concerns.
Private equity firm buys rights to ecosystem services of Guyana rainforest
(03/27/2008) A private equity firm has purchased the rights to environmental services generated by 371,000 hectare rainforest reserve in Guyana. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the agreement is precedent-setting in that a financial firm is betting that the services generated by a living rainforest — including rainfall generation, climate regulation, biodiversity maintenance and water storage — will eventually see compensation in international markets.
No global warming link to dying frogs?
(03/25/2008) Scientists have fired another salvo in the heated debate over the role of climate change in the global decline of amphibians. Writing in the March 25 issue of PLoS Biology, a team of researchers led by Karen Lips of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report finding "no evidence to support the hypothesis that climate change has been driving outbreaks of amphibian chytridiomycosis" -- a disease blamed for large-scale die-offs of amphibians. Other researchers have argued that climate shifts are worsening the outbreak of the fungal disease.
Railroad could reduce Amazon deforestation relative to proposed highway
(03/24/2008) Building a railroad instead of improving a major highway could reduce deforestation and biodiversity loss in the heart of the Amazon rainforest says an Brazilian environmental group.
Do parks worsen deforestation through 'leakage'?
(03/17/2008) The creation of protected reserves may be pushing development to neighboring areas, confounding overall conservation efforts in regions where development pressures are high. Such "leakage" -- as the displacement is called -- makes it difficult to assess the effectiveness of protected areas strategies.
Amazon environmentalist gunned down in Peru
(03/14/2008) After reporting a truck loaded with mahogany illegally logged from the Amazon rainforest, Don Julio Garcia Agapito, a Peruvian environmentalist was gunned down by unknown assailants on February 26th, 2008. He is survived by his family.
Rare jewel-colored frog rediscovered in Colombia
(03/13/2008) A brilliantly-colored frog has been rediscovered 14 years after its last sighting in a remote mountainous region in Colombia.
Predator of the world's largest macaw key to its survival
(03/13/2008) In a bizarre biological twist, a new study shows that the Hyacinth Macaw depends on its greatest predator, the Toco Toucan, for continued survival.
Industry-driven road-building to fuel Amazon deforestation
(03/12/2008) Unofficial road-building will be a major driver of deforestation and land-use change in the Amazon rainforest, according to an analysis published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Improved governance, as exemplified by the innovative MAP Initiative in the southwestern Amazon, could help reduce the future impact of roads, without diminishing economic prospects in the region.
Cellulosic energy may trigger dramatic collapse in the Amazon
(03/11/2008) Next generation biofuels may trigger the ecological collapse of the Amazon frontier and could have profoundly unexpected economic consequences for the region, warns a paper published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Dr. Donald Sawyer writes that "interacting with climate change and land use, the upcoming stage of cellulosic energy could result in a collapse of the new frontier into vast degraded pasture." The shift could increase the incidence and severity of fires, reduce rainfall in key agricultural zones, exacerbate forest die-back and climate change, and worsen social instability. Sawyer says that while difficult to anticipate, the worst outcomes could likely be avoided be promoting "intensified and more sustainable use" of already cleared areas, minimizing new deforestation, and encouraging "sustainable use of natural resources by local communities."
Emissions from deforestation offset by increased tree growth in the Amazon
(03/10/2008) An increase in carbon sequestration by trees in the Amazon has roughly offset total emissions from deforestation in the region since the 1980s. A new study, published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, this trend may slow in the future, causing the world's largest rainforest to become a net source of carbon emissions and therefore contributing to climate change.
Small fires a big threat to Amazon rainforest biodiversity
(02/27/2008) Small fires have a big impact in the Amazon rainforest, report researchers writing in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. The findings suggest a dire future for Earth's largest rainforest.
Greenhouse gas emissions have already caused the Amazon to dry
(02/27/2008) Anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases have already caused the Amazon to dry, finds a new study published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.
Deforestation a greater threat to the Amazon than global warming
(02/25/2008) If past conditions are any indication of future conditions, the Amazon rainforest may survive considerable drying and warming caused by global warming, argue researchers in a paper published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.
Brazil seeks $1B/yr in donations to save the Amazon
(02/23/2008) Brazil will establish a donation-based fund to help finance conservation in the Amazon, according to Bloomberg. The announcement comes after deforestation rates spiked during the last five months of 2007.
Large-scale Amazon deforestation or drying would have dire global consequences
(02/21/2008) A new study shows that large-scale degradation of the Amazon, either through drying or continued deforestation, would have global consequence, including worsening climate change, causing regional vegetation shifts, and increasing dust in the atmosphere.
Is Guyana's logging deal in its best interests?
(02/21/2008) In January Guyana awarded U.S. timber firm Simon & Shock International a 400,000-hectare (988,400-acre) logging concession near the Brazilian border. Final approval hinges on the completion of an environmental impact survey and a tree inventory. While Simon & Shock International says it plans to conduct selective logging, the firm has not announced whether it will seek Forest Stewardship Council certification, a mark for responsibly-harvested timber. Is there an alternative that can improve the lot for the average Guyanese? There may be. Last fall Guyana's President, Bharrat Jagdeo, hinted at the potential of using the country's forests as a giant carbon offset to counter climate change.
Amazon state launches Zero Extinction Program for endangered species
(02/21/2008) The Brazilian state of Para has launched the Zero Extinction Program, an initiative to prevent threatened species from going extinct by protecting their habitats.
Ancient Amazon fires linked to human populations
(02/20/2008) Analysis of soil charcoal in South America confirms that from a historical perspective, fire is rare in the Amazon rainforest, but when it does occur, it appears linked to human activities. The research, published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, is based on dating of soil carbon, which provides a good indication of when fires occurred in Amazonia, according to lead author Mark Bush, head of the Department of Biology at Florida Institute of Technology.
Global warming - not el Nino - drove severe Amazon drought in 2005
(02/20/2008) One of the worst droughts on record in the Amazon was caused by high temperatures in the Atlantic rather than el Nino. The research, published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, suggests that human-driven warming is already affecting the climate of Earth's largest rainforest.
Fire policy is key to reducing the impact of drought on the Amazon
(02/19/2008) Gaining control over the setting of fires for land-clearing in the Amazon is key to reducing deforestation and the impact of severe drought on the region's forests, write researchers in a paper published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.
Small Amazon farmers especially vulnerable to climate change
(02/19/2008) Communicating the impact of climate change to small farmers in the Amazon will be key in helping them adapt to higher temperatures, more frequent and intense drought, and greater incidence of forest fires forecast for the region, according to a paper published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.
Amazon riparian zones need to be expanded to protect wildlife finds study
(02/19/2008) Strips of forest mandated by Brazilian law along rivers and streams in the Amazon rainforest are too narrow to effectively safeguard biodiversity, reports new research published in the journal conservation Biology.
conservation strategies can mitigate the impact of global warming in the Amazon
(02/19/2008) Careful design of protected areas to safeguard key "refugia" and allow for migration can increase the resilience of Amazon biodiversity to climate change, report researchers writing in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B.
Cheap ranch loans may be driving jump in Amazon deforestation
(02/12/2008) Surging deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon may be partly the result of new financial incentives given by state banks such as the Bank of Amazon (BASA), reports Agencia de Noticias da Amazonia, a Brazilian newspaper, and the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO).
Steel production drives deforestation in Brazil's Pantanal
(02/11/2008) A steel mill in Corumbá, in the heart of Brazil's Pantanal wetland, is fueling destruction of forests for charcoal and undermining the rights of Amazonian forest dwellers, reports the Inter Press Service.
France blocks controversial rainforest gold mine in French Guiana
(02/06/2008) Environmentalists declared victory after the French government blocked approval of a controversial gold mine bordering the Kaw wetland, an ecologically rich site in French Guiana. The decision was handed down last week following an environmental assessment by the Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development based on work by local scientists.
New uakari monkey discovered in the Amazon rainforest
(02/05/2008) A previously unknown species of uakari monkey was discovered in the Brazilian Amazon, reports National Geographic News. The primate was identified after it was killed by Yanomamo Indians near the Brazil-Venezuela border.
How much would it cost to end Amazon deforestation?
(01/27/2008) With Brazil last week announcing a significant jump in Amazon deforestation during the second half of 2007, the question emerges, how much would it cost to end the destruction of Earth's largest rainforest?
7000 sq km of Amazon rainforest destroyed in late 2007 says Greenpeace
(01/25/2008) Brazilian government figures will likely show that more than 7,000 square kilometers of Amazon rainforest were destroyed between August and the end December 2007, said environmental group Greenpeace.
Amazon deforestation jumps in the second half of 2007
(01/24/2008) Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon rose sharply in the second half of 2007 as a result of surging prices for beef and grain, said a top Brazilian environmental official.
55% of the Amazon may be lost by 2030
(01/23/2008) Cattle ranching, industrial soy farming, and logging are three of the leading drivers of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. As commodity prices continue to rise, driven by surging demand for biofuels and grain for meat production, the economic incentives for developing the Amazon increase. Already the largest exporter of beef and the second largest producer of soy - with the largest expanse of "undeveloped" but arable land of any country - Brazil is well on its way to rivaling the U.S. as the world's agricultural superpower. The trend towards turning the Amazon into a giant breadbasket seems unstoppable. Nevertheless the decision at the U.N. climate talks in Bali to include "Reducing Emissions From Deforestation and Degradation" (REDD) in future climate treaty negotiations may preempt this fate, says Dr. Daniel Nepstad, a scientist at the Woods Hole Research Institute.
Malaysian timber firm fined for illegal rainforest logging in Guyana
(01/21/2008) Barama Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Samling Group, a Malaysian logging firm, has been fined for violating Guyana's forest laws, reports Staebroek News. Barama operates the largest timber concession in Guyana.
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Dogs in wigs! Dogs in hats and spectacles! Dogs in costumes and masks! Devil dogs and Bunny Boys! Starring Floyd, the Chihuahua, Ivan the Boston Terrier, and visiting out-of-towner, Miniature Pinscher, Harrison. Three small dogs tolerate a wide range of wacky get-ups for this amusing photo book. Their sole motivation? Sweet praise and the promise of treats.
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Ellen Jo Dahlberg Roberts was born in Chicago in 1972. She is a writer, artist, and photographer with a fixation on cheap plastic cameras, vintage Volkswagens, and other detritus of the 20th century. She lives in the historic copper-mining company-town of Clarkdale, Arizona with her husband Bike Daddy" Chad, a cat, named Clyde, a Boston Terrier named Ivan, and a famous chihuahua named Floyd. Ellen's artwork may be seen at the Jerome Artists Cooperative Galley, in Jerome Arizona, and her regular feature column "The Outs" may be read in the Northern Arizona creative arts & news monthly "The Noise" .


Tesla Cybertruck: launch date, specs and details for cyberpunk pickup truck
The next-gen vehicle is about to launch.
Elon Musk debuted the Tesla Cybertruck on Thursday night. Read the full story: Tesla Cybertruck pics, price: “Doesn’t look like anything else,” Elon Musk says
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Tesla’s next vehicle has a launch date, and all signs add up to something surprising.
The Tesla Pickup Truck has been somewhat shrouded in mystery since it was first suggested in 2016, but it’s gradually formed something of a passion project for CEO Elon Musk. It’s going to have a “cyberpunk” design. It’s going to look like something out of Blade Runner. All of the publicized concept art guesses are wrong. In short, it could end out as one of Tesla’s most surprising designs yet.
On November 6, Musk confirmed via Twitter that the truck — which he has referred to on multiple occasions as the “cybertruck” — will be unveiled on November 21 in Los Angeles near SpaceX’s rocket factory.
That same day, a trademark filing was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for this logo:
Anticipation is running high, including from Musk’s brother Kimbal:
As the run-up to the launch continues, Musk has refused to take his foot off the hype accelerator. During the company’s third-quarter earnings call on October 23, where Tesla reported surprisingly large profits, Musk declared that the vehicle could be the company’s best product ever.
“I think we’ve said enough about the Tesla Cyber Truck,” Musk said during the call. “We’re not going to — this is not the right forum for us to do product launches. But I think it would be — I mean, my opinion, and this could be totally wrong. I could be totally out to lunch here, but I think the Tesla Cyber Truck is our best product ever. That’s my opinion.”
For a company that counts the Model S, Model X and Model 3 in its current lineup, it’s a bold claim.
Tesla Pickup Truck: Musk teases design and features
The upcoming vehicle forms the final third of Tesla’s strategy to reach a mass-market audience, which started with the Tesla Model 3 that launched in July 2017 and continued with the Tesla Model Y that received a full unveiling in March 2019.
“I can’t talk about the details, but it’s gonna be like a really futuristic-like cyberpunk, ‘Blade Runner’ pickup truck,” Musk said in October 2018. “It’s gonna be awesome, it’s gonna be amazing. This will be heart-stopping. It stops my heart. It’s like, oh, it’s great […] I actually don’t know if a lot of people will buy this pickup truck or not, but I don’t care.”
During a fireside chat with lieutenant general John Thompson at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in November, Musk also described it as looking like it “came off a movie set…like, ‘whoa, what is that thing.’”
The truck has earned a reputation as a passion project for Musk, even before it’s launch. Although Musk has indicated that he doesn’t care what people think about the final design, during his chat with Thompson he explained a bit more about why he’s pressing ahead with a vehicle that may hold niche value:
“People try to make products they think others would love but they don’t love themselves. If you don’t love the product, you should not expect that others will…if it’s compelling to you, it will be compelling to them.”
Musk’s passion project could face stiff competition when it launches, however. The Rivian R1T is an upcoming all-electric pickup truck that boasts a $69,000 price tag before subsidies, 0-60 acceleration time of three seconds, five seats, and a range of 400 miles. At Amazon’s September 25 event, the R1T was spotted sporting Alexa integration to control the car. The American automaker is reportedly considering a subscription model for its launch next year.
Where Tesla previously blazed a trail with high battery range, Rivian’s launch could put the pressure on the company’s upcoming vehicle to wow audiences.
The magic final details could propel Tesla into the spotlight, attracting rugged offroad fans to a vehicle built for the future. Musk has made a number of bold statements about the car’s functionality designed to appeal to this niche. It will be better than the Ford F-150. It will be a better sports car than the Porsche 911. It needs great functionality, a price of $49,000 or less. It “won’t look like a normal truck.”
Musk first mentioned the idea back in the July 2016 master plan. Together with the Model 3 entry-level sedan and the Model Y, the three vehicles would together be enough to bring Tesla, and by extension all electric vehicles, to a mass market. The electric pickup truck market is notably thin, bar the Workhorse W-15 with just 80 miles of range, and the Rivian R1T with an undetermined release date. This lack of competition gives Tesla an opportunity to become an instant leader once the truck hits roads in earnest.
However, Inverse interviews have revealed that pickup truck drivers are concerned about Musk’s comments. Musk has described it as “cyberpunk,” teasing an innovative design that could surprise fans. One Reddit user called “dinozero” wrote on the company’s subreddit that “every comment he’s made about the truck has made me nervous.”
Tesla’s teasers have revealed why Musk refers to it as a Blade Runner design:
In October, Musk revealed that most concept art guesses on the internet are wrong, including this one from Emre Husmen:
“I sent Elon a picture of a truck and I said, ‘hey man, this looks […] dope’,” Joe Rogan said in a recent podcast episode. “He’s like, ‘that’s not really our truck.’ He said…what was his words? It’s ‘more Blade Runner-esque’.”
Musk claimed a few days later that it looks “closer to an armored personnel carrier from the future.” For reference, here’s a Boxer APC used by the German Army:
Beyond Musk, Tesla leaders are keeping tight-lipped about the product’s design. When Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s head designer, was asked in an October interview whether it really lives up to Musk’s expectations, he responded: “You just have to wait and see.”
Anticipations are running high for what could be a surprising reveal. Here’s what we know:
When will Tesla Pickup Truck be revealed?
The vehicle is expected to be unveiled on November 21.
The Tesla Pickup Truck was set to launch sometime after the Tesla Model Y. That car was revealed on March 14, 2019, with plans for the first ones to roll off the production line in the fall of 2020. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call in January, Musk suggested that the truck may be ready for an unveiling in the summer. By July 2019, Musk had revised this to suggest a September or October release date. In September, Musk pushed it back again to November.
The date places a launch two years after the second-generation Roadster and Semi truck graced audiences.
How much will Tesla Pickup Truck cost?
Tesla has yet to provide any clues about pricing, but Musk seems to be teasing the vehicle as a passion project to excite people. The last time Tesla let loose in such a way was with the Model X, which features exotic design choices like its falcon wing doors. This made the sports utility vehicle a pain to manufacture, but set it apart as a fun yet functional vehicle. With the Model X starting at $79,500, a price around this range could make sense.
In June, Musk suggested on a podcast that the truck could cost $49,000:
“You’ve got to be able to get a really great truck for $49,000 or less. It’s gotta have incredible functionality from a load-carrying standpoint, look amazing,” Musk said. “The goal is to be a better truck than the F-150, in terms of truck-like functionality. And be a better sports car than a [Porsche 911].”
What is the battery range for Tesla Pickup Truck?
If there’s one place where Tesla excels, it’s battery range. The Model 3 is positioned at the entry level, but even the $35,000 version will offer a range of 220 miles, with the long-range version achieving 310 miles. With the second-generation Roadster set to stun with 620 miles of range, and the Model S already offering 393 miles of NEDC range on the 100 kilowatt-hour versions, the Pickup Truck could potentially offer a range somewhere around the mid 300s on the low end.
Musk stated in June 2018 that the truck will offer a 400 to 500-mile option “definitely,” also “maybe” going even higher. He also stated in February 2017 that the pickup truck could “maybe” go above 100 kilowatt-hours in terms of battery storage.
The Rivian R1T pickup truck, by comparison, is expected to offer 400 miles of range when production starts next year.
What will be the Tesla Pickup Truck seating capacity?
It’s unclear at this stage, but the pickup truck configuration allows for a number of seat layouts. The Toyota Hilux, something of a legend in this field, comes in two seat, four seat and five seat setups. Tesla has also been known to push the boundaries for number of seats you can expect, as the Model S sedan comes with an optional two extra child seats to create a seven seat configuration, unusual in a car of this size. With that in mind, don’t be surprised if the Pickup Truck comes with an impressive number of seats.
Musk also suggested in June 2018 that it will come with an especially large driver seat:
Sir, this will not be some a dainty little buttercup of a truck! Driver’s seat will be big enough to fit André the giant (love that guy).
How will the Tesla Pickup Truck be manufactured?
The Pickup Truck is shaping up to be unlike the Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla’s most recent car, and its next upcoming car, were both built with big quantities in mind. They were designed for easy production, able to meet the projected one million car per year global demand for the Model 3. However, Musk has referred on several occasions to the “over-engineered” design of the Model X, so while the Pickup Truck is likely to ship in smaller quantities than the Model 3 with reduced regard for mass production, it may not prove the huge challenge the Model X presented.
Musk confirmed as much during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. He explained how the Model 3 sales demand is somewhere around 750,000 vehicles per year, and the Model Y will probably rank at around 1.25 million. The Model S and X rank in with around 80,000 to 100,000 per year, and then the Pickup Truck and Semi Truck receive increasingly smaller demand. Musk summed up by noting that “from a volume standpoint, they’re not all that important in the long-term.”
What else has Elon Musk said about Tesla Pickup Truck?
Musk said in a November interview that “I can’t talk about the details, but it’s gonna be like a really futuristic-like cyberpunk, ‘Blade Runner’ pickup truck. It’s gonna be awesome, it’s gonna be amazing. This will be heart-stopping. It stops my heart. It’s like, oh, it’s great.” He later stated that “I actually don’t know if a lot of people will buy this pickup truck or not, but I don’t care,” before stating that “I do care, eventually” as “we wanna get gasoline, diesel pickup trucks off the road.” Musk said that “if there’s only a small number of people that like that truck, I guess we’ll make a more conventional truck in the future. But it’s the thing that I am personally most fired up about.”
Musk took to Twitter back in June to find out what people want from a Pickup Truck. Plans include dual-motor all-wheel drive, “crazy” levels of torque, suspension with dynamic load adjustment, and more. It will also pack power outlets for using 240-volt, high-power tools all day without a generator. Musk even suggested a utility port to make use of the air compression system.
Musk also hinted that the car could use the same “Hardware 2” sensor suite that would one day enable full autonomous driving, claiming that it would parallel park and offer 360-degree cameras and sonar.
With the launch expected later in November, expect more details soon.


Android TV Remote App Not Working – How To Fix It
Users with Android TVs may play games, watch internet material on various streaming services, and more. The majority of these streaming and gaming applications are pre-installed on TVs, and the user interfaces of most Android TVs are quite similar.
The remote controls for these TVs, which are provided with the appliance, might, however, vary between manufacturers. With an Android TV, every manufacturer includes their exclusive remote.
As a result, if your remote malfunctions, you won’t be able to use your Android TV in any way. Here are some methods for fixing the Android TV remote not functioning issue if this is a problem you are experiencing.
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How Can I Fix Android TV Remote App Not Working?
Check Your Internet Connection
The internet connection is frequently the root of the issue because a poor internet connection will result in app problems.
So, check to see whether your internet connection is steady, or try switching networks. For instance, if you are presently using Wi-Fi, try utilizing your mobile data with the Android TV Remote app to see if it resolves the problem.
Additionally, you may attempt to restart your router or modem by switching them off and then back on again after a short period of time.
Clear Android TV Remote App’s Cache
Because the cache might get damaged, clearing the app’s cache can frequently fix issues with the Android TV Remote app.
It can occasionally become corrupted, which makes the software unable to function properly. You must thus clear your cache to resolve the app’s loading problems.
Follow these methods to remove or delete cookies and cache;
- On your Android device, open Settings and navigate to Apps Menu.
- Select Installed Applications and search for the Android TV Remote app.
- Then at the bottom of your screen, select Clear Cache.
Try Using the Remote from a Close Distance
The majority of Android TV remote controls pair with the device using Bluetooth. The remote must thus be within the TV’s Bluetooth range. Make an effort to go closer to the TV when using the remote, and make sure nothing is in the way. This also applies to conventional infrared (IR) remote controls, which require both the transmitter and the receiver to be in the line of sight. If it doesn’t work, restart the TV to see if that solves the issue.
Restart the TV
Because the remote isn’t working, you’ll have to restart the TV. To restart the TV, try utilizing the buttons that are located on its side. Pulling the plug from the power source can accomplish the same thing if you are unable to locate any. After the TV has restarted, try the remote. If it doesn’t work, you might need to change the batteries since they are flat.
Check and Replace the Batteries in the Remote
Alkaline cells or batteries are used to power TV remote controls, thus if the battery’s charge runs out, the remote control will stop functioning as intended. The batteries may be taken out of the remote’s battery compartment by sliding the cover. If they need to be replaced, do so, then test the remote.
Check to see whether the remote has the appropriate type of batteries while you’re at it. The polarities also line up with those shown on the remote, which is most significant. If you utilize rechargeable batteries, make sure to recharge them first before putting them into the remote.
Try Pairing the Remote Using Button Combination
The majority of Android TV remotes use Bluetooth to connect to your TV. Therefore, in contrast to a regular Infrared (IR) remote, you must link with the TV. If the remote is unpaired, the TV will no longer function until it is paired again. The button combinations for pairing the remote vary depending on the TV and the remote.
To determine the correct button combinations to connect the remote, consult the user manual that came with your TV. On certain TVs, it may be the home and back buttons, or just holding down the home button for a short period of time. If the user manual does not include the information you are looking for, a fast Google search should be helpful.
Use an Alternative Device to Pair the Remote Again
You may link the remote from the TV’s settings menu using an external input device, such as a mouse if it still doesn’t work. Connect the mouse to the computer via a USB connection. Then, click the Settings icon in the top-right corner and choose the Remotes & Accessories option. The remote control can be added and re-paired with the TV from this point.
Use the Google TV App as a Remote
Use the Google TV app as a remote for your TV as a last option if everything else fails. It’s great that Google provides you with this option within the Google TV app so you can always use it as a backup in case your actual remote stops working or disappears.
In the lower right corner of the Google TV app, open the TV remote option. Use the instructions provided on your smartphone as the TV remote by following them.
It is time to file a complaint with the authorized service center if nothing seems to work for you and your TV and remote control are both still unresponsive.
We have shown the ways you can follow to fix the Android TV remote app not working. Kindly read through this article well and get your problem solved.


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Use the chart listed below to assist offer you an idea of what size crate to purchase for your canine. Please size according to the size of YOUR canine.
But initially it’s time to pick your canine’s crate! There are great deals of different pet dog crate options out there, and the type you choose depends on what you prepare on using it for, where it will be put in your home, and your pet’s size, behavior, and requires. And, think it or not, in some cases you’ll desire more than one cage for your pet dog.
How to Determine Your Canine for the Correct Cage Size Length of Pet Cage When your dog is basing on all fours, measure them from the suggestion of the nose to the base of the tail (do not include their complete tail length in this measurement this will result in a cage that is too big) (Guinea Pig In Dog Crate).
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Height of Crate When your canine is in a Sit position, step from the flooring to the top of their head. Include 2 to 4 inches to this measurement for the minimum height required for your canine’s dog crate – Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. Width of Dog crate You do not need to measure for the width of the pet crate, as this is based on the length and height measurements of the canine cage.
Crates Can “Grow” With Your Puppy If you have a still-growing puppy, there are cages that include a divider panel that you can utilize to make the crate area “grow” with your puppy., normally include an additional panel to make the interior of the dog crate the appropriate size. Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. If your young puppy’s dog crate doesn’t have a divider panel, you can produce a DIY variation, using a big box to block off the back area of the crate.
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What Sort Of Crate Works Finest for Your Needs? Plastic Canine Crates Portable, light-weight, easy to tidy, a pet has low exposure (fantastic for shy or reactive pets), tough to escape, low airflow can assist insulate from cold air, the top can be eliminated to convert into a canine bed Some aren’t that appealing, doesn’t fold flat for storage, low airflow can trigger a dog to get too hot in heat, plastic absorbs odor with time, low exposure for a pet (some pet dogs feel more stressed out if not able to see their environments) Plastic cages are a fantastic choice if your dog requires a bit more privacy while in their dog crate – Guinea Pig In Dog Crate.
Our leading picks are the Aspen Family Pet Porter and the Petmate Sky Kennel. Aspen Pet Porter Cage Petmate Sky Kennel Metal Canine Crates High air flow, open presence for your pet if they feel more comfortable being able to see surroundings, optional crate covers if your dog requires more personal privacy to relax, divider panels offered to accommodate growing pups, folds flat for easy storage Heavy, metal can rust with time, can be easier for an identified canine to escape from, open exposure which can be hard for pets who need personal privacy without a cage cover, can harm dog’s teeth if they chew on dog crate If you’re establishing and keeping your pet dog’s crate in one location in the house, a metal canine crate is a great option for you. Guinea Pig In Dog Crate.
Inspect out some DIY ideas later in this short article. I suggest the inexpensive and popular Mid, West i, Cage because of the two-door alternative, divider panels, and the capability to quickly connect to their ex-pen panels. I personally utilize a “hybrid” metal pet cage, called the Diggs Revol cage.
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The Revol Pet Cage is what I think about a “hybrid” crate an excellent mix of a traditional wire pet dog cage and strong dog crate, but without the set-up hassle of a metal cage and a much nicer look than numerous sturdy cages. Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. As a pet dog fitness instructor, I’m a fan of the additional functions of the Revol crate because they make cage training much easier.
I kept both the front door and side “garage” door open for my puppy to go in and out as he desired throughout the day, and was pleased that he selected to embrace naps in the cage on his own. The included pup divider was easy to change as my pup grew.
The design is made to be more secure and more escape-proof than conventional wire crates. The diamond-shaped mesh indicates it’s less likely a puppy will get their jaw or paws stuck on the metal, and there’s no chance for them to pop out a panel and wiggle out. Establishing the Revol dog crate was a lot easier than other wire cages I have actually utilized in the past, however even with the simple lift-and-lock, I required a human assistant to get it done (Guinea Pig In Dog Crate).
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Establish was still performed in less than a minute! And at initially, the front lip of the cage was a bit high for my Corgi young puppy to hop over, but as he’s grown he’s figured it out with his short legs. I made it much easier when he was small by putting a raised pet dog bed in front so it wasn’t as much of a challenge.
It’s resilient, durable yet portable, has helpful extra features, and looks better than many wire or plastic cages. Purchase on Amazon Buy on Chewy Diggs offered us with a free sample to test. We were not compensated or affected in any way to produce this review. Soft-Sided (Fabric) Pet Dog Crates Lightweight, affordable, simple to carry and travel with, fast setup Not very long lasting, simple to leave from (particularly for dogs that like to chew on or paw at their cage), tough to clean A soft-sided dog crate is extremely portable for simple travel and short-lived crating.
The alternative below by Mid, West has terrific airflow with numerous windows and is among the sturdier soft-sided dog crate designs. Midwest Portable Dog Dog Crate Heavy-Duty Pet Dog Crates Chew-proof, bend-proof, exceptionally difficult to get away, best for crash protection in car travel Heavy, pricey, more difficult to walk around, not as appealing (for indoor decoration) Does your canine pull a Houdini and get away from crates? Or are they huge chewers? Durable pet cages are made particularly for these habits, frequently featuring riveted metal and double locks – Guinea Pig In Dog Crate.
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, and routine metal dog cages did not fare well in the tests.
There are lots of designs to pick from online, with most options doubling as an end table. If you choose to produce a customized furniture style crate, check out some examples for inspiration further listed below. Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. Unipaws Furnishings Style Dog Dog Crate & End Table Ex-pens the “not rather cages” Workout pens (a.
Ex-pens, for brief) are another type of confinement system for young puppies and canines – Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. Unlike crates and kennels, ex-pens are open on the top and are more versatile in regards to their shape and size, as you can typically adjust the sizes and shape to fit your area and your pet dog’s size and, shall we state …
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They’re ideal for combining with your canine’s crate like the Midwest cage to establish your pet’s safe area or a puppy zone. Mid, West Residences for Pets Foldable Metal Exercise Pen See this video to see how ex-pens are attached to a dog crate to produce a pup playpen – Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. Here’s how Preventive Veterinarian puppy Finnegan’s puppy playpen and crate area turned out after connecting the ex-pen panels to his crate: Do You Need a Dog Crate Cover? If you pick to use a wire cage, like the Mid, West crate featured above, you might desire to think about including a cover (ensure to pick the size that fits the dog crate you have).
This would be a preference only your dog can weigh in on. Does your pet dog naturally settle underneath tables, desks, or other more enclosed areas? They might like a cover over their cage (Guinea Pig In Dog Crate). Evaluate it out and take note if your pet dog appears more unwinded with a cover on or off.
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Nevertheless, if your dog does have a habit of pulling their cage covers through and eating them, I recommend against covering their crate in general. Creative Do It Yourself & Furniture-Style Pet Crates Take a look at these cool, custom canine crate concepts! You can work in crate space in a range of places, it’s all simply up to your imagination.
Next Steps: Dog Crate Setup Now that you have a much better concept of what size and type of pet crate to buy, you’re on to the set-up stage!
Identifying the size of kennel your pet dog needs depends on how the kennel is going to be utilized. Kennels placed in the yard can be big– limitless in size, truly– so your furry friend can run back and forth as well as reserve an area for bodily removals (Guinea Pig In Dog Crate).
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A kennel or crate you position in your house requires to be smaller, so it doesn’t take up your entire living or bed room area. Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. A kennel or crate you use for travel requires to be large enough for the dog however little enough for you to carry or handle. If flying, it needs to satisfy the policies of the airline.
The chart below is your to discovering the right size crate for your dog. Browse by weight, height and by breed. Listed below this chart, you will discover lots of useful details associated with crate sizing and purchasing the ideal crate – Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. First, size is more important than weight. the cage must be at least (15 cm) longer than their body length and (15 cm) greater than their shoulder height for sufficient convenience.
Trying to determine what size or design of pet dog cage to purchase? This might look like an easy question with an uncomplicated answer, but determining the ideal crate for your pooch in fact depends on a few different factors, including the purpose of the dog crate, whether your canine is a young puppy and (of course) your pet dog’s size.
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But it ought to also be little enough that if they eliminate themselves in the crate, they’ll soil their sleeping location, says Labrador Training HQ. Canines have a natural impulse to not have their restroom and their bedroom too close together – Guinea Pig In Dog Crate. This is what assists them understand that if they want to do their business, they require to do so when they are let outside.


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has banned the personnel of the dreaded Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and other ‘Tactical Squads’ of the Force from operating on Nigerian roads.
This directive was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, on Sunday afternoon.
The ban is coming on the hills of cries by Nigerians online who are calling for the abolition of the police unit, SARS.
The unit has been accused of several human rights violations especially of young Nigerians who are seen carrying laptop computers.
The call for the abolition of the unit grew louder on Sunday with the police in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, pledging to cleanse its ranks of officials found culpable of improper acts.
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In the new directive by the Inspector-General, FSARS and other Tactical Squads of the Police such as the Special Tactical Squad (STS), Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Anti-Cultism Squad and other Tactical Squads are to stop all activities on Nigerian roads.
According to the statement, the activities include routine patrols and other conventional low-risk duties such as stop and search duties, checkpoints, mounting of roadblocks, traffic checks, etc – with immediate effect.
“In addition, no personnel of the Force is authorized to embark on patrols or tactical assignments in mufti.”
“They must always appear in their police uniforms or approved tactical gear. The IGP’s directives come against the backdrop of findings by the leadership of the Force that a few personnel of the Tactical Squads hide under these guise to perpetrate all forms of illegality, contrary to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement establishing the squads.”
“Specifically, the IGP has warned the Tactical Squads against the invasion of the privacy of citizens particularly through indiscriminate and unauthorized search of mobile phones, laptops and other smart devices.”
The statement said they are to concentrate and respond only to cases of armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes when the need arises.
The IGP noted that the FSARS and other Police Tactical Squads remain a critical component of the Force in confronting prevailing and emerging violent crimes in the country.


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ALL the teams across your Tuesday afternoon as they come to hand - all for Round 2 of the 2012 NRL Telstra Premiership.
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BENT CREEK. Bent Creek rises in northeastern Hutchinson County (at 35°58' N, 101°16' W) and flows south for eight miles to its mouth on the Canadian River, eleven miles northeast of Plemons (at 35°54' N, 101°07' W). It crosses an area of flat to rolling plains and sandy and clayey soils, where the vegetation consists mainly of mesquite shrubs and grasses. Bent Creek was named for William Bent, of the Bent, St. Vrain, and Company trading firm, which operated from 1832 until 1849 and in 1843 built the short-lived trading house that gave Adobe Walls its name. It was also the site of the first battle of Adobe Walls in November 1864. The creek is on the Turkey Track Ranch.
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