Antimalware Service Executable is the name of MsMpEng (MsMpEng.exe), which is a background process used by Windows Defender program. It plays an important role in protecting your PC from various malware.
The MsMpEng.exe process continuously monitors your PC and detects any kind of potential threats. It also provides real-time protection against various malware. While doing this, it can reduce the speed of your PC and cause high CPU usage.
What is Antimalware Service Executable
Antimalware Service Executable is also quite famous for consuming more CPU processing power. The basic reason for this is its real-time feature that keeps scanning files, documents, connections and other applications in real time.
Another reason is the Full Scan feature that scans all the files when the computer is connected a network or wakes up from sleep. It does the same even if it is scheduled to run daily.
Both of these are the actual purpose of this process and it is supposed to perform them to keep your PC protected. But, the high usage of the CPU is because when a scan is done, the anti-virus requires more resources and hence, the system experiences frequent lagging and delayed response. The process will automatically release the CPU once the scan is completed and the usage will also drop to normal.
Since the Antimalware Service Executable protects your PC and stands between it and the bad guys, we recommend that you do not disable the Windows Defender before installing another anti-virus solution. Instead, you can try to resolve the issue by following these simple methods mentioned below.
Here, we have put together a few methods that can be followed to prevent the Antimalware Service Executable process from making high usage of CPU.
Methods to fix Antimalware Service Executable High CPU Usage
Below are 100 percent working ways to solve High CPU Usage By Antimalware Service Executable (MsMpEng.exe) issue:
Keep malware infections checked
Run a full system scan with the help of a reputed antimalware software to check if there is any malware on your computer that has infected the MsMpEng.exe process. This could be affecting the ability of your computer to run smoothly. There might sometimes be something malevolent that could be causing disruption in Windows Defender as well as the performance of your computer. Scan and delete any such infections or malware to keep your PC running smoothly and free from high CPU usage.
Get corrupt Defender Files repaired
Some corrupt files or missing files from the Windows Defender might also cause high Usage of CPU. Download any scanner like “Reimage Plus” to scan any missing or corrupt files. If there are any such files found, you can repair them with the same software. Check to see if the usage of CPU is still high.
Reschedule Windows Defender
Usually, the high CPU usage is caused by Antimalware Service Executable when the Windows Defender runs a full scan. This problem can be solved by scheduling the scan.
- Type “taskschd.msc” in the start menu and open “Task Scheduler” from the results.
- Once the program is launched, open the “task scheduler library” by double-clicking it and select “Microsoft” from the expanded menu.
- Now, click on “Windows” and then click on “Windows Defender”
- Double click on the “Windows defender scheduler scan” from the panel.
- Now switch to the general tab and uncheck the “Run with the highest privilege” box.
- Next, switch to the conditions tab and uncheck all the boxes under it
- Click “OK”. This will clear all the scheduled scans for future.
- To create a new scan schedule, switch to the triggers tab, click “New” and create a new scan schedule as per your convenience. A weekly scan is advisable to keep your PC secure
- Repeat the same process for Windows Defender Cleanup, Windows Defender Verification and Windows Defender Cache Maintenance under the Windows Defender folder.
- Save all settings.
Add Antimalware service executable to the exclusion list of Windows Defender
If the above method doesn’t work properly and your system is still lagging, you can choose to add the Antimalware service executable (msmpeng.exe) file to the exclusion list of Windows Defender. This is help prevent the high CPU usage but will also prevent Windows Defender from performing a scan.
- Go to the setting menu of your PC and click on “Update Security”
- From the panel, select Windows Defender
- Click on “Exclusions” and then click on “Add or remove an exclusion”.
- Now, click on “add an extension”
- A window will be displayed, scroll down and pick ‘Exclude a .exe, .com, or .scr process’.
- Add “exe” to the address bar and click open.
- The file is now successfully excluded.
Turning off Windows Defender
Though this solution is not recommended, if the high CPU usage issue still persists, you can consider doing this. But make sure to install an alternative security and antimalware software on your PC before you perform this step.
- Press Win+R keys to open the Run dialog box
- Type “msc” in the dialog box and click OK.
- This will open the local group policy editor on your PC
- Double click on the folders in the navigation panel on the left to navigate to Windows Defender.
- Go to the main panel here and look for “Turn off Windows Defender” and click on it.
- Select “Disable” from the dialog box and click OK
- The Windows Defender has been successfully disabled
- Reboot Windows and restart your PC
If your PC is still running slow and the CPU usage is still high, after performing all the above steps, check if the device drivers are updated. The latest and updated drivers help in running your PC faster and keeping it stable.
Conclusion-Fix High CPU Usage By Antimalware Service Executable (MsMpEng.exe)
Windows Defender is a very valuable tool as it protects your PC from various threats and malware. It comes free with the Windows operating system and works to protect your PC. But it can also drain your CPU with excessive and high usage when put to use.
If your Windows Defender tool is causing high usage to your CPU, you can make use of the methods mentioned above in the article to take control of the MsMpEng.exe antimalware service executable and keep your PC up and running.


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This week my oldest daughter Nell and I were on our own. Before heading to Wyoming for a wedding, my wife and youngest daughter were heading to Salt Lake City. Nell and I dined out a couple of times, but she said she wanted to make some Greek-style turkey burgers with fresh corn and Caprese salad.
Oh yeah, she wanted tzatziki sauce to serve with turkey burgers. She must have been looking through a cooking magazine for this menu.
Tzatziki sauce is a Greek-style yogurt sauce made with cucumber, garlic, mint leaves, and a few other ingredients, depending on who makes it.
It sounded like a great summer meal, so I went to Whole Foods to pick up some ingredients. Thinking about what would be good in a turkey burger, I picked up some ground turkey and feta cheese. Although I've previously prepared tzatziki sauce for lamb burgers, I picked up a commercial product to save a few steps.
I already had garlic and shallot at home, plus a flower bed full of mint; I was ready to make my own Greek-style turkey burgers. I'm sure you can add many other ingredients to your turkey burgers to make them more Greek style and I would love to hear your ideas in the comment section below.
While at Whole Foods, I noticed they sold light and dark meat ground turkey. I opted for the light-meat ground turkey, thinking my daughter would prefer it, but I'll give the dark meat a go next time.
Because I like dark meat turkey more and think it is more moist and flavorful than white meat turkey. On Thanksgiving, there is always a rush for the leg and thigh meat I de-bone and stuff. No matter how perfectly you roast a turkey, the white meat always seems a little drier than the dark thigh meat.
Now imagine grilling ground white turkey over a very hot grill. You must be extremely careful not to overcook it, or you'll end up with a hockey puck. Hint - don't walk away from the grill!
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When tomatoes are in season, especially Beef Steak tomatoes from New Jersey or our garden, we eat Caprese salad made with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, extra virgin olive oil, good balsamic vinegar, and a little salt & pepper.
We may have some version of it 3 or 4 times per week during this time. Here are a few of my favorite ways to prepare it.
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Although serving these turkey burgers on hamburger buns would be perfect, I've been trying to keep my bread consumption down so I opted not to buy them for this meal. My 19-year-old daughter was perfectly fine with that decision.
RG's Cooking Tips
- You can make the turkey burgers beforehand and let them sit in the refrigerator if you like. I made them right before grilling, so I started my gas grill about 10 minutes before grilling so the grates would heat up.
- The best tip I can give you is not to overwork the turkey. Instead, gently combine all the ingredients using your hands, careful not to over-mix.
- These are not beef burgers, so I suggest you don't eat them bloody rare like some people like their beef, but also be careful not to let them overcook until they are inedible. The exact times will depend on your grill's temperature and the turkey burger's thickness.
Greek Style Turkey Burgers Recipe
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 shallot peeled & minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1½ tablespoons mint minced
- ¼ cup Feta cheese crumbled
- salt & pepper to taste
- hamburger buns optional
- Spray oil for the grill or any oil to coat the grill
Making the Turkey Burgers
- I put the ground turkey into a stainless steel mixing bowl, added the shallot, garlic, mint, and Feta cheese, and seasoned with salt & pepper.
- When all the ingredients are well combined, make four equal-sized burgers with your hands and set aside until ready to grill.
- When the grill is medium hot, coat the grates with olive or vegetable oil to help prevent the burgers from sticking. I like spraying oil from a can, but you can also use olive oil and a paper towel.
- Add the turkey burgers and grill for 4 - 5 minutes until nice grill marks form on one side of the burger. Flip and continue cooking for 3 - 5 more minutes until the burgers are cooked to your liking.
- I like to use my finger to determine doneness, but I recognize this is totally unscientific but works for me but not for everyone. I suggest you use an instant thermometer to reach an internal temperature of about 160°F, but most home grillers don't feel the necessity of using one when grilling a burger. I can understand that.
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The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has commended government’s ‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ project but says the initiative needs some fine tuning.
The project is one of the government’s moves to create jobs and increase agriculture productivity by supporting farmers with seedlings and fertilizers.
Programmes Coordinator at PFAG, Charles Nyaba, says although the project will enable small-holder farmers to make more money for themselves to cater for their families and also contribute to the national economy, the project can be made even better.
“One difficulty of the project that we think the government would have to start looking at is that the project provides for only seed and fertilizer but in production, it is a whole package – we are looking at the land preparation for which cost of tractor services is very expensive. We are also looking at the labour which is also an area that is of concern to farmers. We are also looking at the packaging of the materials, we are looking at the harvesting, we are looking at storage because the post-harvest loss is an issue. So we would have expected that the support would go beyond only inputs to also address these challenges along the value chain,” said Mr Nyaba.
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Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, unveiled government’s National Campaign with the slogan “Planting for Food and Jobs”.
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“Dynamic Welsh Broadcaster and Author: Unleashing the Power of Full Language in Viral Videos!”
The Significance of Creating a Viral Video for a Media Personality and Author
Creating a viral video can have significant benefits for media personalities and authors. In today’s digital age, where content is easily shareable and reaches a wide audience, a viral video has the potential to attract attention and generate interest in their work. A viral video can serve as a powerful marketing tool, effectively spreading the word about their brand, books, or other creations.
A viral video not only helps in increasing visibility but also establishes the media personality or author as an influential figure. It allows them to connect with their audience on a deeper level by showcasing their personality, expertise, or storytelling abilities. By creating content that resonates with viewers and sparks conversations, they can build a loyal community around their work.
Furthermore, a viral video can lead to various opportunities such as interviews, collaborations, and speaking engagements. It opens doors to new partnerships and expands the network of contacts within the industry. Ultimately, creating a viral video can elevate the media personality or author’s career and boost their overall success.
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- Building a loyal community
- Attracting new opportunities
- Elevating career and boosting success
- Lilly Singh’s viral YouTube videos helped her gain millions of followers and pave her way into television hosting.
- Amanda Gorman’s powerful inauguration poem went viral overnight, propelling her into international fame as an influential poet.
How a Viral Video Can Help in Promoting the Work of a Welsh Broadcaster
For a Welsh broadcaster, creating a viral video can be a game-changer in terms of promoting their work and connecting with a wider audience. As Wales has its own unique cultural identity and rich history, creating content that showcases this heritage can pique the interest of people from all over the world. A viral video highlighting the beauty, traditions, or stories of Wales can help put the Welsh broadcaster on the map and position them as an authority on Welsh culture.
Moreover, a viral video can serve as a platform to discuss important social or political issues specific to Wales. By addressing these topics in an engaging and thought-provoking manner, the broadcaster can spark meaningful conversations and raise awareness about local causes. This not only helps in promoting their work but also contributes to societal progress by shedding light on relevant issues.
Additionally, a viral video can attract tourism to Wales if it showcases its stunning landscapes, attractions, or hidden gems. By capturing the essence of Wales in a visually compelling way, the broadcaster can entice viewers to visit and experience the country for themselves.
Promoting Welsh Culture:
- Highlighting unique traditions and customs
- Showcasing local artists, musicians, or craftsmen
- Exploring historical landmarks or sites
Raising Awareness about Local Issues:
- Discussing environmental concerns specific to Wales
- Promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity
- Addressing political developments within Wales
Tailoring the Content of a Viral Video to Appeal to a Wide Audience
To create a viral video that resonates with a wide audience, it is crucial to consider their interests and preferences. The content should be relatable, engaging, and have a broad appeal. One effective strategy is to tap into universal emotions and experiences that people from various backgrounds can relate to.
Using storytelling techniques can also help captivate viewers and keep them hooked throughout the video. Whether it’s through humor, suspense, or heartfelt moments, a compelling narrative can make the video more shareable and increase its chances of going viral.
Furthermore, incorporating elements of surprise or novelty can grab attention and make the video stand out from the vast amount of content available online. This could involve presenting information in a unique way, using creative visuals, or featuring unexpected twists.
It is also important to consider the format of the video. Shorter videos tend to perform better on social media platforms where attention spans are typically shorter. However, longer-form content may be appropriate for platforms like YouTube where viewers actively seek out in-depth videos.
Strategies for Appealing to a Wide Audience:
- Tap into universal emotions and experiences
- Use storytelling techniques
- Incorporate surprise or novelty
- Create visually appealing content
- Consider video length based on platform
- ‘The Power of Vulnerability’ TED talk by Brené Brown resonated with millions due to its universal theme of embracing vulnerability.
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Examples of Successful Viral Videos by Media Personalities and Authors
1. Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscars Selfie
One notable example is the viral video of Ellen DeGeneres taking a star-studded selfie at the Oscars in 2014. The selfie, which featured numerous A-list celebrities, quickly became the most retweeted tweet of all time at that point. This viral moment not only showcased DeGeneres’ charisma and ability to connect with her audience but also generated immense buzz and attention for both the Oscars and DeGeneres herself.
2. Jenna Marbles’ “How to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking”
Jenna Marbles, a popular YouTube personality, gained massive popularity through her viral video titled “How to Trick People Into Thinking You’re Good Looking.” In this humorous yet relatable video, she shared her tongue-in-cheek tips on how to enhance one’s appearance. The video resonated with viewers and quickly accumulated millions of views, propelling Marbles into internet stardom and ultimately leading to various television appearances and collaborations in the media industry.
These examples highlight how media personalities like Ellen DeGeneres and online influencers like Jenna Marbles have successfully utilized viral videos as a means to expand their reach, engage with their audience, and enhance their overall popularity.
Increasing Book Sales and Popularity through Viral Videos
1. John Green’s “The Fault in Our Stars” Trailer Reaction Video
Author John Green experienced a significant boost in book sales and popularity when he released a reaction video to the trailer for the film adaptation of his novel “The Fault in Our Stars.” In this video, he expressed his genuine excitement about the adaptation while connecting with his dedicated fanbase. The video went viral, garnering millions of views, spreading awareness about the book, and ultimately contributing to increased sales.
2. Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” Book Discussion
Former First Lady Michelle Obama used viral videos as a powerful promotional tool for her memoir “Becoming.” She engaged in candid book discussions with various celebrities and influencers, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections from her life. These videos created a sense of authenticity and relatability around Obama’s book, resonating with audiences across different platforms and leading to a surge in sales.
By leveraging viral videos, authors have found innovative ways to connect with readers, generate buzz around their books, and ultimately increase visibility and sales.
Strategies and Techniques to Make a Video Go Viral
1. Emotional Appeal
One effective strategy in creating viral videos is to tap into viewers’ emotions. Triggering strong emotional responses such as laughter, awe, or empathy can make a video more shareable. Incorporating heartfelt stories, unexpected surprises, or touching moments can evoke these emotions and increase the likelihood of the video going viral.
2. Relatability and Universality
Creating content that resonates with a broad range of people is key to increasing the potential virality of a video. By addressing universal themes or common experiences, such as love, friendship, or overcoming challenges, creators can capture the attention of diverse audiences who are more likely to share the video with others.
3. Unique and Memorable Concepts
Standing out in today’s saturated media landscape requires originality. Videos that present fresh perspectives or unique concepts have a higher chance of capturing viewers’ attention. Whether it’s through clever storytelling techniques, visual effects, or innovative approaches to familiar topics, creating something distinctively memorable can greatly contribute to a video’s viral success.
These strategies provide creators with valuable insights on how to craft compelling content that has the potential to go viral and reach a wide audience.
Diverse and inclusive content promotes representation and equality
Creating diverse and inclusive content in viral videos is crucial for promoting representation and equality. When Welsh broadcasters prioritize diversity in their videos, they ensure that people from all backgrounds can feel seen, heard, and valued. By featuring individuals from different ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and sexual orientations, broadcasters contribute to a more fair and inclusive society.
Having diverse representation in viral videos also helps to break down stereotypes and challenge societal biases. It provides an opportunity for viewers to engage with perspectives that are different from their own, fostering empathy and understanding. Moreover, showcasing the talents of individuals from marginalized communities can help combat underrepresentation in the media industry and provide new role models for aspiring content creators.
The power of authentic storytelling
An effective way to create diverse and inclusive content in viral videos is through authentic storytelling. By allowing individuals to share their personal experiences, challenges, triumphs, or unique perspectives on various subjects, broadcasters can present a more accurate portrayal of the world we live in.
Authentic storytelling has the ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level. Viewers are more likely to engage with content that feels genuine and relatable. When viral videos feature diverse voices sharing their stories, it not only educates viewers but also inspires them to broaden their horizons and embrace diversity in their own lives.
Tips for creating diverse and inclusive viral videos
- Collaborate with creators from different backgrounds: Seek out partnerships with individuals who come from diverse communities or have unique perspectives. This will enrich the content you produce.
- Showcase a variety of stories: Include narratives that address social issues or highlight inspirational journeys from individuals who have overcome adversity.
- Provide accurate and respectful representations: Avoid perpetuating stereotypes or misrepresentations. Research and consult with individuals from the communities you feature to ensure authenticity.
In conclusion, the Welsh broadcaster has captivated audiences worldwide through their viral videos, showcasing their talent as a media personality and author. Their ability to connect with viewers through full language has allowed them to reach a diverse range of people, making a significant impact in the digital sphere. As their popularity continues to grow, we can expect even more captivating content from this talented individual in the future.


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A computable formula for the average bit error probability as a function of window size for the IEEE 802.15.3a UWB channel model
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Great Balls of Mystery! Is the Slow Rotation of This Massive Granite Ball Paranormal or Normal?
Saberi, Reza, Skeptic (Altadena, CA)
On October 31, 2002 the Columbus Dispatch published a story about a rotating stone ball titled "Goodness, Gracious, Great Ball of Mystery." It was Halloween so it was reasonable to assume that causes other than the paranormal might be at work. According to the report, the ball, which is located in the principal cemetery of Marion, OH, is rotating slowly on its base without any apparent cause. Although the ball has been mentioned in Ripley's Believe It or Not' its movement was not presented as a paranormal phenomenon.
This ball (Figure 1) weighs 5,200 pounds (2,359 kg), is 36-inches (91cm) in diameter, and is made of granite. It rests atop a 5-foot (1.5m) pedestal base measuring 28 inches (71cm) square at the top. The ball and its pedestal were erected in 1896 to memorialize the family of Charles Merchant and it has been moving ever since, slowly turning upon its base, revolving about a horizontal axis in a direction from north to south. It was not known that it was turning until the spring of 1904 when the cemetery employees noticed that it had apparently shifted a little. Since then it has been carefully watched and measured, revealing that it is actually turning continuously. The movement of the ball is very slow--about 2 inches (5.08 cm) annually. There is no evidence or probability of a hoax since the ball requires heavy machinery to move it.
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The ball was never securely fastened to the base. The white circle on the ball represents the unpolished spot where the ball was originally placed on the unpolished base. It was assumed hat the friction between the two rough surfaces would prevent any displacement. Now the rough white spot is nearly halfway up the south side.
Since I do not believe in paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, demons, haunted houses, aliens, UFOs and all other such Western folklore, I decided to visit the cemetery and find out for myself. I took my level, tape measure, and rope and went to the cemetery. Driving around I found two other balls (Figures 2 and 3). These two balls do not rotate and I quickly found out why. Ball 2 (belonging to the tombstone of A. & M. Meklingel) is laid in a deep cup-shaped socket that provides maximum surface contact which creates more friction with its base. I could not see if it was cemented to the base. Even if it was not cemented, movement would be very difficult due to the large contact surface. Ball 3, belonging to the tombstone of J. F. Morrow, was clearly cemented to the base and therefore could not move at all.
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According to the manufacturer the "paranormal" ball is not cemented to its base but instead simply rests on the flat surface. …


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API and IOGP sign MOU, Formalizing Cooperative Relationship
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HOUSTON, June 6, 2019 – Today, the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a stronger partnership, share world-class practices and collectively engage on the industry’s contributions to society. This MOU strengthens our ongoing collaboration and marks a milestone in the relationship between the two organizations.
“The natural gas and oil industry creates opportunity around the world – from developing technological solutions that further sustainable operations to providing jobs and improving the health and living standards for millions of people. Partnering with IOGP will add value to our industry and allow us to make even greater progress in furthering safety, environmental protection and sustainability across global industry operations,” said Debra Phillips, Vice President of API’s Global Industry Services division.
“We have been working together with API for quite some time to the benefit of our mutual members and the whole industry, particularly in global standards and standardization. With today’s MOU, we are entering a new level of partnership that will further the progress and positive awareness of our industry, not only in the US, but also globally,” said Gordon Ballard, IOGP Executive Director.
The signed MOU formalizes the cooperative relationship of the two organizations. Specifically, the MOU aims to:
- Make further progress on the industry’s priorities, with both parties collaborating and co-branding products in areas such as: operational efficiency and excellence; health; safety; the environment; security and sustainability; and
- Encourage ongoing discussions and cooperation on topics and initiatives, including standards, health and safety, environmental protection, communications, trade, cybersecurity, and safety process management systems.
API standards are developed under API’s American National Standards Institute accredited process, ensuring that the API standards are recognized not only for their technical rigor but also their third-party accreditation which facilitates acceptance by state, federal, and increasingly international regulators. API’s GIS division is responsible for standards setting, certification, training, events, publications and safety programs for industry operations.
API is the only national trade association representing all facets of the natural gas and oil industry, which supports 10.3 million U.S. jobs and nearly 8 percent of the U.S. economy. API’s more than 600 members include large integrated companies, as well as pipeline, exploration and production, refining, marketing, marine businesses, and service and supply firms. They provide most of the nation’s energy and are backed by a growing grassroots movement of more than 47 million Americans. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization. In its first 100 years, API has developed more than 700 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability.
IOGP is the voice of the global upstream industry. Oil and natural gas continue to provide a significant proportion of the world’s energy to meet growing demands for heat, light and transport. IOGP Members produce 40% of the world’s oil and natural gas. They operate in all producing regions: The Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Caspian, and Asia/Pacific. IOGP serve industry regulators as a global partner for improving safety, environmental and social performance. The Association also acts as a uniquely upstream forum in which members identify and share knowledge and good practices to achieve improvements in health, safety, the environment, security and social responsibility.


HOULTON, Maine — The powerful winds blowing through Maine over the past several days caused power outages across the state, but are not unusual for this time of year, according to meteorologists.
The winds were caused by low-pressure areas originating in the Canadian Maritime provinces, Derek Schoeter, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Gray, said Tuesday morning. The cause of the winds is similar to what spurs winter Nor’easters, although these are on a much smaller scale.
“Yesterday it was gusting around 40 miles per hour, but it’s kind of a nuisance wind,” Schroeter said. “It’s below the wind advisory threshold.”
Such strong winds are not abnormal for this time of year, as the seasons begin to shift to the spring weather, he said.
“We’re still coming out of the winter season, which is usually when the jet stream is most active with the multiple storm tracks aimed at New England,” Schroeter said. “As we shift into the summer months, the jet stream retreats northward into Canada. Usually we don’t see that until during the peak of summer, but during the spring I wouldn’t say it’s unusual to have strong low pressure.”
More than 4,000 customers of Versant Power across the state were affected by the winds, according to Versant spokesperson Judy Long. Outages affected Versant customers across Aroostook, Hancock and Penobscot counties, she said.
“Versant Power customers in the Fort Kent area experienced a few outages on Thursday and shortly after midnight Friday related to winds. The cumulative number affected was about 3,000,” Long said. “Nearly 900 customers in the Gouldsboro area and nearly 600 customers in the Lincoln area also were affected by wind-related outages.”


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A stroll down Mall Road was also a treat. The narrow streets dotted with small shops, and even narrower cobbled lanes where store owners greeted customers and asked them to join them for a cup of tea—so different from the fast pace of city living. This slow laid back atmosphere provides the perfect balm for frayed nerves.
After a good night’s rest we went off in search of Kasauli Distillery also known as Mohan Meakin Brewery. Set up in the 1820s, it is one of the oldest operating distilleries in Asia. Although, disappointingly, we were not allowed inside, the quaint building with its beautiful surroundings and the great sights that we came across on the way there, made the trip worthwhile.
On our final day, we decided to walk up to Lawrence School Sanawar. It took us about 45 minutes, up winding roads with steep inclines. We continued to walk past the school and just took in the fantastic views of the valley that were on offer. I was captivated by the blue skies and the clean air that smelled almost sweet—unlike the smog that hangs over Gurgaon.
Walking everywhere allowed us to get a feel of life in the hills by observing the locals going about their daily business—carrying firewood, tending to livestock, selling their wares. One of my favourite scenes, was watching a group of elders sitting on the porch enjoying a game of cards. We rarely see such things in the city, which makes it even more endearing.
If you plan a weekend getaway to Kasauli, please don’t confine yourself to your hotel room. Go out, explore the town with its tiny, winding lanes, quaint cottages and pretty little gardens. Breathe in the sweet, clean air and enjoy the old world charm this little hill station has to offer.

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Ferguson, one year later: What does the movement look like?
Perhaps one of the most enduring images following Michael Brown's shooting death last year is the flood of people who took to the streets in Ferguson to protest. His death became a rallying cry for hundreds of people, calling for police accountability and social justice.
It felt like the beginning of movement and, at times, led many people to wonder how long the protesters could sustain their activities. A year later, that activism looks different in some ways. Protests in the streets around the St. Louis region are more rare and smaller in scale. You're more likely to see large crowds in other cities across the nation where police encounters have turned deadly.
Still the activists are out there. The leaders of the protests in Ferguson are still fighting for social justice, just in different ways. Some are focusing on community programming. Others are lobbying for legislation to guide police conduct and training.
Not everyone has continued to dedicate their time to activism. There’s protest fatigue. People have returned to their jobs, their routines, limiting their involvement.
But a core group of people remain active, and we wanted to get their thoughts on how things have changed since last August, where the movement stands, what’s been accomplished and what’s next.
Activist, member of the University City School Board
On what has been accomplished:
"Awareness. First and foremost, awareness. I think more people are waking up to what's really going on. Not just black and brown people, but also white people are becoming aware of what their privileges are. Black and brown people are becoming aware of the fact that we are not free yet; that we do have a way to go; that segregation is still in effect. So, I think awareness is the biggest thing that’s happened. Also, the networking. People who have been activists in different spaces for a period of time, doing whatever it was they were individually doing, are coming together and creating a larger movement. I think also that police have been put on alert because, even though they are still doing the things they did before, they know that we see them."
Co-chair of the Don't Shoot Coalition and Director of Veterans for Peace
On where activism stands a year after Michael Brown’s death:
“Where does it stand a year later? First, for some context, nothing changes quickly. We didn't get to this situation in a year or two. It took a very long time for us to get here and while people say a lot has changed — you know from slavery through Jim Crow to today — and that’s true a lot has changed for the better. But there are a lot of things that have remained the same…
"It’s going to take many many years for us to get to where we want to be, where everyone is treated with dignity and everyone's humanity is recognized. That’s what we are looking for: Equity and equality."
On what’s next:
“We spent 11 months exposing and convincing. Saying, 'People, here’s the problem. Listen to us. Believe us. We know the problem is real. We need you to see it, too.' And that was what so much of the work was. It was about sort of pushing back and exposing the corruption, the killing, the murder and the lack of accountability. And we did it.
"So, almost a year later we find that there is a conversation about police accountability at the national level that had never happened before. We see people willing to question official narratives in ways we've never seen before and we’ve seen people organize in new ways in communities across the country. Not only are they confronting systems of oppression, but [they are] working to build systems that are not oppressive.”
“I think that in the next phase of the movement, of this phase of resistance, I think you’ll see people pivot to solutions a little more broadly. ... The strategies that we used to expose and convince will not be the strategies we use to solve the problem and we are sort of pivoting to the solutions phase. I think that that’s what you’ll see over the next few months. Some really focused conversations about solutions, about what a non-oppressive system looks like. We can live in a world where police don't kill people, and that’s real and how do we get there? I think you’ll see the how soon.”
Activist who also works for a nonprofit human rights organization
On why it’s important to continue to push for change:
“There has to be a change. I don't ever want to have to wonder if what happened to Michael Brown could happen to my little sister, or could it happen to my aunt or my uncle or my grandparents. Will I have children who are raised in a world where they cannot walk down the street with their friends because they will end up dead after? I don’t want that fear for my family anymore. I don’t want that for anyone else. I also believe it is our duty to fight for our freedom. Those are AssataShakur’s words, but they are so true. It is our duty. If I don't do it and if we don't do it, who will?"

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Sam lasted less than 5 minutes. Actually, he dashed out the door, ran to the grass, turned around and ran back inside. I thought that was a little strange for him.
A little later, I found the reason! Diarrhea. I am so thankful it was on the grass and not on the carpet this time. Wahooo! I just watered it down until it was gone.
Some plants are dying but others are going strong like my little roma tomato plant. There's a bunch of new little tomatoes and even one orange pepper! That's a good crop for me.

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http://www.kitcarconnection.com - James Martell takes his Shelby Cobra replica for a cruise.
I decided to post this video for all the viewers of my other video who complained about the engine being drowned out by the music. They have a point. The engine noise of a Cobra with the famous sidepipes is music enough to a car enthusiast.
If you are looking to hear a the roar of the engine this is your video.
The car in the video was built in 2004 in Calgary, Alberta by Peter Jacobsen using car a Mk2 Roadster kit from Factory Factory Racing. The car is powered with a 302 crate engine from Western Motorsports in Calgary, Alberta.
James Martell is the Publisher of KitCarConnection.com, a website devoted to kit cars and replicas. James Martell has long been an admirer of Carroll Shelby and his cars. As an avid fan, he owns a Shelby Cobra kit car that he drives in his leisure time. In his spare time he attends car shows, works on his website, and spends time with his family.
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England's great cities must learn from Manchester's examples. The difficult question is, which ones?
My take on this very interesting piece in the Independent. .
I heard the phrase “the provinces” for the first time when I was 25. A lady, originally from Bethnal Green and now retired to Croydon used it. I remember finding it odd, in the same way you might find it odd if I said the word luncheon in an otherwise normal conversation.
“Provincial” is not a word I heard growing up in Yorkshire. The word’s honest origins are now tainted by a suggestion that the provinces are a lesser part of the whole. Yorkshire, as you’ve probably been told, does not consider itself lesser than anywhere.
So I was similarly jarred to see the word in a widely shared piece from the Independent yesterday beneath a gorgeous picture of Canal Street in Manchester.
The scientist in me questioned some odd numbers and assertions straight away.
Does anyone seriously argue that swathes of power and money have been devolved to Manchester? More than elsewhere, yes, but the figures and powers are still tiny.
Is it useful to compare the population of Greater Manchester (2.7m) with just Birmingham (1.1m) and not the West Midlands (2.4m)? Maybe not, but if it provokes more of the West Midlands to follow Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, and Salford’s lead and team up with Birmingham then good.
Are faster trains between Manchester and Leeds as part of HS3 happening anywhere except on paper? Not that I’m aware, and it seems odd to mention them without reporting last year’s huge increase in train speed and ongoing electrification between Liverpool and Manchester.
But these are small gripes. Overall, the piece is an important reflection of a budding issue in the North of England. In Leeds, discontented mumbles of “bloody Manchester” are barely audible beneath the load moans about “fucking London” — but their volume is increasing. I heard them first in 2004, when the BBC announced that it would move many of its departments — though not its headquarters as the article suggests — to Manchester. Recent announcements of big projects in Manchester have caused even louder responses.
Mostly though, this new wave of negativity is because Manchester’s current plans are impositions from afar. Few in the North would truly resent a Manchester that were given the very same money but instead told that it could make plans for itself. In fact I am confident that most people across the North would support that, not least because they would be far more likely to be invited.
A decade ago my opinion on Manchester might have been unpopular. Now I find it largely accepted. It sits in the middle of our country, and in the middle of the great cities of Leeds, Sheffield, and Liverpool. It is the spiritual heart of a nation made great by free trade, industry, and a popular culture embraced by the whole world.
In that metropolis — one I considered myself part of in Leeds, and still do in Birmingham — I see our best hope of remaining a prosperous, welcoming, and happy nation. I have made my position clear on this, and met surprisingly limited resistance. I would urge the anonymous Whitehall voices reported in the article to do the same.
Finally, the article touches on how other cities might emulate Manchester’s success. This is vitally important. We must remember that it was by fighting the government that Manchester retained a truly international airport where other cities could not. It remains the only city willing to step out of line by questioning the hugely exaggerated national benefits of Heathrow expansion.
But Manchester has also succeeded by working with the centre. Its Labour leaders believe in both growth and redistribution, not only the latter. The city's regions have put aside regional squabbles and united to give Greater Manchester a strong voice. I eagerly await that voice being strengthened yet further with the legitimacy of being directly elected. Manchester has demanded and earned the right to be heard on a national scale and this has enabled it to extract the maximum amount of what little devolved power and money is currently on offer.
Manchester has always been eager to share its success and England's great cities must learn from its examples. The difficult question to answer now is, which ones?
That's the debate that I hear most loudly discussed in the North — and just a few jealous grumblings about Manchester's early success.


That's just what happened to Emoji Evolution developer Very Positive, which said on Twitter Saturday that its developer account had been banned for "review manipulations." Unlike other prominent examples of Steam user-review manipulation, though, Very Positive didn't do anything to unduly skew the reviews players posted for its games.Instead, Very Positive exploited a vagary of the Steam store's user interface. That interface displays a game's developer and publisher name in the same font, color, and general area as the written summary of the game's overall user review summary (e.g., "Overwhelmingly Positive," "Mixed," "Mostly Negative," etc.) Thus, it was hard for users to distinguish at a glance that the "Very Positive" developer name wasn't an accurate summary of Emoji Evolution's actual user reviews (which ranged from "Mixed" to "Mostly Positive" according to screenshots).
The wrong kind of attention
Simon Carless was among the first to notice this bit of trickery, writing about it in his GameDiscoverCo newsletter on February 8. Over the next few days, word of Very Positive's existence and actions spread among gaming news sites and social media. By February 12, the developer had been banned from Steam.
"I knew that reviews have a huge impact on the customer's decision," the coder behind Very Positive (who goes by the pseudonym Mike) told Vice. "I noticed that the publisher/developer name is located really close to the reviews and has the same color, and I decided to use it for my purposes." Steam users, Mike said, "make conclusions about information when seeing familiar words and don't spend much time reading all the words."
Mike seems to be taking the ban in stride, promoting memes and jokey polls about the saga on Twitter. Even before the Steam ban, the Very Positive account tweeted, "to be honest the Developer and Publisher name is the best thing in the whole Emoji Evolution project," acknowledging the bargain-basement simplicity of the game itself.
"I've made a really bad game—this is the only thing I'm guilty of," Very Positive cheekily tweeted on Wednesday. "If making awful games is not allowed on Steam, why haven't they already suspended the CDPR account?" (Zing!)
In the end, Very Positive tried to exploit a small attention glitch in Steam's byzantine store system and failed in part because too many people gave it attention. Going forward, though, we can't help but think a UI change on Valve's part might be more effective (and easier to implement) than policing individual developer names for looking like "fake" review summaries. Or as Twitter user DoctorWyrm put it (in a tweet retweeted by Very Positive), "Maybe Valve should fix their easily exploitable review system instead of just banning developers."
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The Bourne Legacy - Had 1 good scene in the entire movie. Rest of it is just basic action movie stuff. Takes a while to get going. The Hurt Locker guy did some crappy acting in this one. Not that it would've helped much. Hotter clothes on Rachel Weisz is the only thing that would've made this a decent movie.
It gets a C- from me


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Grief is a powerful emotion. We experience it acutely when it stems from a sudden event, but also during those times when we think we are prepared for it. Perhaps it is more easily managed when a loved one dies after years of illness or peacefully in their nineties, as opposed to when a loved one dies of a heart attack in their forties, but grief is still painfully experienced in both situations. That said, our experiences of grief and our attitudes towards grief differ greatly from one another, and what is grieved is not always death.
When Jamie Howison’s marriage broke down after eighteen years, it “came to an abrupt end, something [he] had not seen coming.” Howison fell into a deep grief that threatened to drag him down until a friend urged him to seek out spiritual direction. By providence, a letter arrived the day of that conversation from a friend of Jamie’s, Father Gary Thorne, who at the time was the Chaplain at the University of King’s College in Halifax.
A Kind of Solitude is Jamie’s telling of the five weeks he spent at King’s College five months after the end of his marriage, attempting to rediscover himself and find healing for his broken heart and soul.
During his time at King’s College, Jamie spent the majority of his time in solitude, sometimes reading and journaling, sometimes walking the streets around campus or pacing the floor of his residence room, but also praying and writing an icon under the tutelage of one of the College’s students. As well, Jamie attended the multitude of services that were available at the College Chapel, had conversations with Father Gary, embarked on a retreat, and spent time with family. The retreat was an intense and highly structured five weeks, specifically designed by Father Gary to help Jamie in the best possible way.
Many personal demons are battled throughout these chapters – anger, resentment, bitterness, hurt, fear – demons that many of us have experienced during times of deep grief. Jamie acknowledges that not everyone will have the time or opportunity that he did to address these demons, but that he is extremely grateful for this gift that he was given because by the end of it, he “began to be free.”
In the final pages, my own grief became apparent to me as I read about Jamie’s last days at King’s College. Jamie quotes Father Thorne as saying, “this is a community that always has room for the broken-hearted.” It was at this point that I felt a shift in Jamie’s soul, and I, as the reader, knew that he would come out of this experience ready to face what was next.
Jamie Howison was one of my first mentors as I journeyed the path to priesthood. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to read his book, as I have experienced it as an extension of his mentorship. And, I have some of my own work to do about past events in my life that I have considered too painful to address. Jamie’s story is demonstrative for me in its vulnerability. As Jamie shares his grief with us, we are invited into a state of compassion for him but also for our own untold griefs. By example, we are given hope that our pain might one day make us stronger.

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Camino del Norte
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Starts from Baamonde and ends in Santiago de Compostela. It is 101.8 km long and can be travel in 5 days. Easy Hike Tour, great for any fitness level.
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stage 1 Baamonde to Miraz
Starts from Baamonde and ends in Miraz. It is 14.7 km long and can be travel in 2:40 h. Easy Trail, great for any fitness level.
stage 2 Miraz to A Porta, Sobrado
Starts from Miraz and ends in A Porta, Sobrado. It is 25.4 km long and can be travel in 4:40 h. Easy Trail, great for any fitness level.
stage 3 A Porta, Sobrado to Arzúa
Starts from A Porta, Sobrado and ends in Arzúa. It is 22.4 km long and can be travel in 4:00 h. Easy Trail, great for any fitness level.
stage 4 Arzúa to O Pedrouzo
Starts from Arzúa and ends in O Pedrouzo. It is 19.4 km long and can be travel in 3:45 h. Easy Trail, great for any fitness level.
Starts from O Pedrouzo and ends in Santiago de Compostela. It is 19.8 km long and can be travel in 3:40 h. Easy Trail, great for any fitness level.
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Spike is bringing its hit series “Lip Sync Battle” directly to the fans with a new interactive app launching this fall to coincide with premiere of Season 3 of the multiplatform hit series.
Spike’s “Lip Sync Battle” app will allow fans to create lip sync videos to their favorite songs and battle friends in keeping with the hit series format. Aspiring lip syncers are able to choose the song of their choice from all genres and create the coolest lip sync videos by adding new custom filters and music video special effects. By sharing the video through social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc) fans can accrue ‘likes’ in the app from the Lip Sync Battle community and see how their lip sync ranks on the leaderboard.
“Lip sync battling has become a cultural phenomenon with fans around the world, now seen in over 150 countries globally. We’re thrilled that our passionate fans will now be able to join in all the fun with the definitive app which replicates the unique experience of being on the show,” said ‘Lip Sync Battle’ Casey Patterson and Jay Peterson, Executive Producers, “Lip Sync Battle.” “The ‘Lip Sync Battle’ app is the next evolution for fans to participate in real time. It provides a fully immersive experience where fans can shoot, edit, publish and challenge other fans to “battle” via the app and their social media platforms. We can’t wait to see what the fans come up with!’
Patterson developed the “Lip Sync Battle” app in conjunction with Spike and Nadine Levitt of Wurrly, a music technology engine. Wurrly works with various musical artists and creators to develop new technologies and opportunities in music entertainment for people of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels.
“Wurrly is the perfect partner to create this dynamic and incredibly user-friendly app that delivers all the fun and excitement of “Lip Sync Battle” to the fans,” said Dan Yang, Executive Vice President Strategy & Business Development, Viacom Media Networks. “The development of the “Lip Sync Battle” app is yet another example of us furthering our mission to have our great content live everywhere.”
“It’s hard not to love the world the show has created in ‘Lip Sync Battle’. We are thrilled to be able to share it with fans in an experiential way so that everyone can feel like they are a part of the show!” says Nadine Levitt, founder and CEO of Wurrly. “Wurrly’s focus has always been to connect people through music. Partnering with Viacom and Spike to create the Lip Sync Battle app is a natural extension of that goal – providing new and fun opportunities for people to engage with each other and the world through music.”
The app is the latest example of the global expansion of the “Lip Sync Battle” brand expanding into the digital space and tapping into the viral success and highly engaged fan base of the show.
Lip Sync Battle is Spike’s most highly-rated original series in network history and can now be seen in over 150 countries and territories worldwide.
Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the Spike original series features celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. The series is a ratings and multiplatform superstar for Spike and is the most-watched original series in network history. The award-winning and EMMY NOMINATED “Lip Sync Battle” is executive produced by Casey Patterson, Jay Peterson of Matador Content, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, and Eight Million Plus Productions.
“Lip Sync Battle” is hosted by entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award-winner LL Cool J and television personality, author, and model, Chrissy Teigen.
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Lip Sync Battle is already a huge viral sensation. Now Paramount Network is taking it to the next level with its very own show, hosted by LL Cool J and with colorful commentary by social media maven and supermodel Chrissy Teigen. Each episode will feature two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - synching their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. The mic is off, the battle is on!


The release of Cyberpunk 2077 was associated with considerable problems, especially on LastGen consoles. Now players found unfinis hed content in Night City
Player Sybekul found on his forays into the game world a rail system and a train station. In the video he shows the railway line and a passenger platform, complete with the label “NCART – Night City Area Rapid Transit”:
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Both would have the basis for one public transport system through the city. So, a magnetic levitation train that runs partially underground, as the first cinematic trailer of CP77 showed:
Cyberpunk 2077 – E3 trailer shows the dystopia of tomorrow
In fact, there is only one Fast travel system in Cyberpunk 2077, with which the player can cover large distances on the loading screen by heading directly to the desired destination via nodes. Otherwise one moves mainly on foot, by car or motorcycle. While this worked well, there were voices from disappointed fans who would have liked an immersive underground experience.
Much trouble about Cyberpunk 2077
The recent find is just another indication that the development of CP77 apparently took place towards the end under enormous time pressure. Several postponements of the release date, a high workload for the employees and an ultimately faulty release were the result.
The latter also caused legal trouble for CD Projekt. Among other things, a class action lawsuit was filed in the USA because of the technical condition of Cyberpunk 2077 and allegedly misleading communication on the part of the developers. CD Projekt has already reacted and announced that it intends to vehemently oppose it.
With all the trouble, PC gamers get away relatively lightly. In our large survey, GameStar readers said they had mostly few problems with Cyberpunk 2077. On the other hand, a technically catastrophic state of the game on the old consoles actually caused one Buy warning in the CP77 test our sister site GamePro.


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OUWA – FAA Lifted the Flight Ban, Boeing 737 MAX Return to the Skies. After 20 months of lying on the ground, the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are about to be flown again. FAA has issued a directive on aviation reliability that has lifted the flight ban on the aircraft since March 2019 after two fatal crashes. As of now, more than 800 737 MAX planes are in motion due to a flight ban.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will announce details of software upgrades and training changes that Boeing recommends to ensure the 737 MAX gets back into the sky after the ban, the longest flight in commercial aviation history.
American Airlines will be allowed to re-operate the 737 MAX once Boeing completes its software update, equips each aircraft with new hardware, and pilots have to be retrained with simulators. American Airlines will be the first airline in the US to re-operate the 737 MAX with its maiden flight on December 29. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines – which owns many 737 MAXs, still waits until the second quarter of next year.
The FAA’s decision to lift the flight ban is a result of long work between the organization and aviation safety regulators. In the world. “These agencies have shown that Boeing’s design changes, along with the procedural changes and improvements in crew training, will make them confidently approve the 737’s safety,” the FAA said. MAX operates in the countries and regions they govern.”
Indeed, the 737 MAX’s path back into the sky is also being promoted by the European aerospace agency (EASA). The lawmakers here are expected to sign the completion of a flight safety assessment for the 737 MAX in November.
The move follows hearings before Congress on two 737 MAX-related crashes that killed 346 people. The FAA has been criticized for lax control while Boeing is in a hurry to deploy a new software system that has placed profits above safety. CEO Dennis Muilenburg was also fired after this series of incidents.
The investigators have focused on the MCAS system- computer software designed to make the 737 MAX fly stably and prevent a stall. The 737 MAX has a larger engine that gives better fuel efficiency, but due to the fuselage design, the more the landing becomes constant, the more Boeing is forced to put the engine in a different position to ensure a safe distance between the engine. muscle and ground. This makes the aerodynamic characteristics of the 737 MAX no longer similar to the previous 737 generations, it is easy to lift the nose higher and MCAS is a must-have to actively compensate and avoid stalling. However, in two accidents, the AoA angle sensor caused MCAS to malfunction, which caused both Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines planes to dive into the ground.
More seriously, the pilots did not seem to react in time and had difficulty controlling the aircraft. Pilot training always incurs a lot of costs for airlines and to prove the 737 MAX is a profitable line of aircraft, in addition to more efficient engines, Boeing told the airlines that They don’t need to re-train 737 pilots to fly 737 MAX. The actual pilots were unaware of the MCAS, the 737 MAX training was even taking place over the iPad, and when the incident happened, they were awkward to handle it.
The FAA forced Boeing to improve its MCAS software so that it no longer automatically lowered the nose of the aircraft to prevent stalling. In addition, the software will not compromise the pilot’s control as before. A new display system has also been installed for the pilot, and the wiring to the rear stabilizer wing has also been redesigned to minimize the possibilities of MCAS failure.
At the request of EASA, Boeing has agreed to equip an additional sensor to prevent the possibility of the angle of attack sensor working incorrectly. This sensor will be found on the 737 MAX 10 first, and the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 8 series will be added later. In addition, the pilot will be able to turn off the stick shaker alert (an alert that vibrates the need to yoke) to avoid distraction in an emergency situation.
The FAA completed a 737 MAX re-approval test flight last summer. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the EASA only completed a similar procedure this November through Canada. The evaluation board of operations in collaboration with the supervision of operators from Canada, Europe, Brazil, and the US will continue to conduct simulation tests from which to request training for pilots. 737 MAX.
Current Boeing CEO David Calhoun said: “The events and lessons we have learned have led us to reshape the company and focus more on our core values of safety, quality, and Consistency.”
The difficulty is not over for Boeing because in addition to the 737 MAX crisis, the airline also has to face the COVID-19 pandemic – which is causing great damage to the aviation industry. Sales of Boeing plummeted, more than 1000 MAX orders were canceled while more than 400 produced units could not be delivered to customers. Each one has a list price of between $ 99 and $ 135 million.

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Jessica Lange might be out for American Horror Story: Hotel, but another former cast member is making a big return. Ryan Murphy just announced, via Twitter, that Chloë Sevigny has joined the cast of Hotel as a series regular. She last appeared on the show’s second season, Asylum, playing a nymphomaniac. Lady Gaga, Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, and Wes Bentley have all previously been cast in the show’s upcoming fifth season, and we can’t wait to see what kind of deranged bellhop costumes Ryan Murphy puts them in.
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More of us are city dwellers: For the first time in history, more people live in urban areas than not. According to the United Nations, 54.5% of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 60% by 2030, by which time one in three people on the planet will live in a city of at least half a million inhabitants.
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