All-new twin turbo-hybrid Toyota Tundra "born from invincibility"
Toyota has been dragging its feet when it comes to committing to pure-electric vehicles, but it's long been a hybrid leader. So while the full-size pickup truck competition is starting to go electric, Toyota is biding its time with a stop at hybrid power. It's not a half-hearted effort, though, as the twin-turbo V6 hybrid powertrain on the all-new 2022 Tundra is the powerful range-topper. The third-generation Tundra also adds a raft of other tech upgrades, including a robust standard driver-assistance package, a new 14-in infotainment system and an upgraded suspension with adaptive damping.
Usually a line like "born from invincibility" is pure marketing b.s., but in the case of the Toyota Tundra, it does come with some backing evidence. Beyond sharing its lineage with some of the most relied-upon, go-everywhere vehicles of all time, most notably the Land Cruiser, the Tundra itself has been known to make it all the way to the million-mile mark. It's not quite immortally "invincible," but it's absolutely engineered to keep pushing onward, no matter what type of ground surface stretches out in front of the tires.
That grille, though. We've long admired the strong, geometric grille lines on the Tundra and Tacoma – rugged and prominent without becoming oversized or ungainly. That admiration ends today with the introduction of way too much grille on this new-generation Tundra. Toyota continues its love affair with the front grille (can't forget this air-vacuuming monster) by stretching the new Tundra's mouth out to below the headlamps, highlighting it in certain variants with a thick, heavy metal surround, and deleting the bottom of that surround so that the black mesh bleeds into the black bumper. It's the same kind of jowly front-end treatment Toyota gave the 4Runner, and it's a big step down from the current-generation Tundra face, in our opinion.
The remainder of the new Tundra design is a more modest evolution from the Gen-2, gaining more definition and strength at the wheel arches, hood and lower sides. The glasshouse shows a modern, wraparound look courtesy of black-out A-pillars and hockey-stick metal trim on some models.
The new Tundra won't win any beauty contests, but that's not really what it's about . The third-generation truck gets plenty of upgrades to improve its role as a rugged, powerful work/adventure multitool. Toyota leaves the big, inefficient V8 behind in favor of a new twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission that team for up to 389 hp and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque, up from the 5.7-liter V8's 381 hp and 401 lb-ft (544 Nm). Without offering mpg estimates, Toyota says that the new twin-turbo V6 is highly efficient, so we expect some marked improvements on the current Tundra's dismal 13-mpg city/17-mpg highway EPA figures.
Those looking to further improve efficiency can pair the V6 and 10-speed with an i-Force Max electric motor-generator system that comes in a bell housing between the V6 and transmission. The hybrid system pushes max output up to 437 hp at 5,200 rpm and 583 lb-ft (790 Nm) at 2,400 rpm, offering low-speed EV driving for city use, boosted torque low in the rpm range for off-roading, and responsive linear power delivery during highway driving. Battery power comes stored in a nickel-metal-hydride pack tucked below the rear seats.
The Tundra comes built atop a new high-strength boxed steel ladder frame and does its hauling in an aluminum-reinforced composite bed. Below that bed, Toyota pulls out the aged leaf springs, swapping in a coil-sprung multi-link suspension system. Toyota credits the new suspension with helping to increase max towing by over 17 percent to an even 12,000 lb (5,440 kg) and payload to 1,940 lb (880 kg). Both the rear and the front double-wishbone suspensions come standard with twin-tube shocks, and TRD versions feature shocks from Bilstein and Fox. A newly available rear air suspension system features three height seatings and leveling functionality, and a new adaptive damping system available for the first time on the Tundra adjusts damping to current road or ground conditions.
Boosting safety, the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 driver-assistance suite comes standard across the entire Tundra line. Highlights of the package include Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist with corrective steering, and Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection.
Inside, the Tundra debuts Toyota's new Audio Multimedia system with an improved HMI (human-machine interface) that encompasses sight, touch and voice control. The system comes with an 8-in or available 14-in touch display and includes a physical knob for good old fashioned grab-and-twist volume control. The 14-in touchscreen works seamlessly to show feeds from the available rear, side and front-view cameras, assisting in identifying off-road obstacles and keeping an eye on an in-tow trailer.
The new Tundra will come in a number of sizes and trims, including a newly available CrewMax cab with 6.5-foot bed configuration that allows buyers to enjoy the most spacious interior and a large bed. The new TRD Pro will only be offered with the i-Max Force hybrid powertrain, which will be available as an option on Limited, Platinum and 1794 trims.
Toyota will begin assembly of the 2022 Tundra at its San Antonio manufacturing plant later this year. It will release pricing closer to launch.


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|Hulk Hogan and Donald Trump have something in common. They have both been in the news lately talking about the size of their manhood. Trump in the debate when little Marco brought it up, and Hulk Hogan in his recent court case with Gawker over the publication of his sex video.
Hulk Hogan won over $150 million in that case. That is a lot of money. Just in time to support his favorite candidate, Donald Trump. When asked about supporting Trump, the former wrestler said:
“I don’t want to be in the ring with any candidates. I want to be Trump’s running mate.”
That would be two rich men funding their own campaign, but I think the Donald appreciates the Hulk’s support but will select a different VP.

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EPHRAIM — Four student-athletes from Utah are among the six Snow College football players named to the NJCAA All-America football team. Three Badgers were named to the first team, one to the second team, and two named honorable mention.Comment on this story
"We are thrilled for the six men who garnered All-American recognition," said head coach Tyler Hughes. "They have represented our program well and have had incredible seasons."
Those named to the first team include Breon Allen (running back, Christian Warner HS, Daytona Beach, Fla.); Justin Manu (offensive line, Highland HS, Salt Lake City); and Ofa Hautau (defensive line, East HS, Salt Lake City). Named to the second team was Chris Van Orden (punter, East, Salt Lake City). Honorable mention nods went to Damond Powell (wide receiver, Toledo Rogers HS, Toledo, Ohio) and Jake Miller (defensive line, Bear River HS, Tremonton, Utah). All the Badgers named are sophomores.


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More exciting than Margaret Thatcher’s funeral or the threat of nuclear war with North Korea, Haruki Murakami’s latest novel was released today. The event brought all-night queues to bookshops in Japan and surprised the hell out of me because I had no idea there was a book in the offing.
So much for keeping my finger on the literary pulse.
The novel is called Colourless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage, but given that it was published today and that my Japanese reading skills encompass menus in restaurants but not much more sophisticated than that, I can’t say much about it.
I glean that the novel is about loss and isolation and seems closer to the early novels rather than the post-modernist monoliths of The Wind up Bird Chronicle, Kafka on the Shore or 1Q84.
So, classic Murakami but without the cat-murdering Johnny Walker types or showers of fish, by the sounds of it.
The way in which it was written is also pure Murakami, a writer known for his improvisational approach. A quote on the cover tells us: “One day I just felt like it, and I sat at my desk and started to write the first few lines of this story. Then for about half a year, I continued to write this story without knowing anything like what would happen, what type of people would appear and how long the story would be.”
The publishers are not saying anything about an English-language release, though there is sure to be one, but the precedents are that it’s going to be a couple of years before Murakami’s many non-Japanese fans are going to get to read it.

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We went to Jalapeno Inferno, just a few minutes drive from the Sonoran Preserve, after a morning hike. The weather was so nice outside, we elected to sit on the patio. Since it was our first visit to Jalapeno Inferno, the waitress gave us a complimentary green corn tamale appetizer. I must admit, I don’t normally like tamales, but this one was amazing! It tasted like sweet corn bread bursting with flavor! My husband ordered the “Stacked” Enchiladas- Thick corn masa patties fried golden crunchy and “sandwiched” between shredded chicken, spicy Hatch chiles, and JI’s famous red enchiladas sauce; served with corn and black beans. My dad ordered a combo plate with one enchilada and a hard-shell taco. (All combo plates come with refried beans and rice and you can choose 2 or 3 items.) I also ordered a combo meal and chose a spinach enchilada (topped with toasted almonds) and a cheese enchilada. The spinach enchilada was DELICIOUS!! Everything was amazing! Good, flavorful food! The prices were comparative for what you got! I would strongly recommend this restaurant to others living or visiting the Scottsdale area.
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The relationship between technology and sport has always been an interesting one, and now, more than ever, technology has the potential to enhance sports performance, create more accurate measurements and data analysis, and even provide better spectator experiences. In turn, sports can drive innovation in technology, spurring the development of new and exciting products. Keep reading as we explore the ways in which technology and sport can be used to each other’s benefit, and how athletes and spectators alike can take advantage.
A spokesperson of GlobMed commented: “Sports and technology can work excellently together; from tracking performance in sport to making sport into more of a leisure activity and in some cases, even detecting health risks to sportspeople before they happen, acting as a really good preventative measure.”
1. Enhancing Sports Performance
Technology can play a critical role in enhancing sports performance: from specialized training equipment to wearable technology, athletes can use technology to measure, analyze, and improve their performance. The emergence of wearable technology such as smartwatches and fitness trackers has allowed athletes to monitor their heart rate, steps taken, calories burnt, and even sleep patterns. This data can then be analyzed to identify areas of improvement, and adjustments to training and nutrition plans can be made accordingly. Not only this, but the development of technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) can simulate real-life game scenarios to provide athletes with a realistic training experience, so even if it’s not possible to train normally due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather or injury, athletes can still visualize and practice the movements of their chosen sport.
2. Improving Accessibility
With the association of technology and sport becoming more commonplace, the sport has become more accessible to the general public. For example, Topgolf and their technology-driven driving ranges allow players to hit microchipped golf balls and score points based on accuracy and distance, eliminating the need for traditional golf courses and equipment, and making the game more approachable for everyone.
3. Improving Accuracy
Technology can also be used to improve the accuracy of measurements and data analysis in sports. You’ve likely heard of Hawk-Eye, a technology used in tennis, cricket, and other sports to track the trajectory of the ball and provide accurate measurements, which in turn has eliminated errors in decision-making and improved the overall quality of the game. Similarly, in football, goal-line technology is used to determine whether the ball has crossed the goal line by using cameras and sensors to provide an accurate decision within seconds, significantly reducing the number of controversial decisions made by referees and leading to a fairer game.
4. Enhancing Spectator Experience
Technology has massively enhanced the spectator experience and made watching sports more immersive and engaging. By using their smartphones, spectators can use augmented reality to access information, statistics, and real-time updates about a sports match. Even cooler than this, the same technology can be used to create virtual seats, allowing fans to experience the same from different angles and perspectives. Similarly, virtual reality can provide fans with a fully immersive experience that makes them feel as though they are part of the game. They can watch the game from the perspective of other players, experience the thrill of a live game, and interact with other fans from their homes!
5. Driving Innovation in Technology
Conversely, sports can also drive innovation in technology, leading to the development of new and exciting products. Even our wardrobes benefit from sports technology, with the development of lightweight, high-performance fabrics for sports has led to the creation of more comfortable and durable clothing for everyday wear. The benefits don’t stop here, as the development of specialized equipment for sports such as golf clubs and tennis rackets has resulted in the creation of more advanced and efficient tools for several other industries. Most notably, the development of lightweight, durable materials for tennis rackets has led to the creation of more advanced surgical tools and prosthetics.


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Important colonial passport issued and used during and after WW2. Used by BOAC pilot serving in South Africa and the Middle East on flying-boats. Extensive travel to India, Iraq, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt as well. Pilot was part of the famous "Horseshoe Route": Cairo-Sydney-Durban. Later routes included Lisbon-Gibraltar-Egypt via Malta, but was too risky due to fear of enemy attack, thus the long route via West Africa was chosen, using Lagos and landing at Khartoum. Extensive use as mentioned above, all pages fully stamped.

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PHOTO | Today's most expensive artist, Damien Hirst will burn 5.000 of his paintings
The famous and controversial artist Damien Hirst will organize the exhibition on September 9 "The Currency" in the gallery Newport Street in London where according to his promise from a year ago, he will burn his pictures that he converted into NFT (irreplaceable tokens).
A year ago, Hearst announced a bold plan to "challenge the concept of value through money and art," forcing buyers of his NFT project to decide between owning a physical piece of art or a digital token associated with it. Now Hearst on his twitter profile announced the final result, it says "Artnews".
The artist sold 10.000 of his works as NFTs, and gave buyers a year to decide whether they wanted to keep the tokens or exchange them for a physical version. When the deadline expired a few days ago, the result showed 5.149 people who opted for "real" paintings, and the remaining 4.851 works were "sentenced" to burning.
The "Currency" exhibition includes a number of dot paintings, which Hirst began creating in 2016.
The year is over boom 💥 that was quick! and we all had to decide: NFT or physical? The final numbers are: 5,149 physicals and 4,851 NFTs (meaning I will have to burn 4,851 corresponding physical Tenders). pic.twitter.com/xCUJ0gviZ0
— Damien Hirst (@hirst_official) July 27th, 2022
So are NFTs the future? No, according to the participants in this particular experiment.
The digital tokens were sold through a lottery system for $2.000. Each dot image is titled based on the artist's favorite songs: "Totally Gonna Sell You", "Laugh in our faces", "This old art: You're always so interesting" и "Where the money was yesterday". No two colors used in the works of art are the same, and in each the artist has imprinted a micro hologram of his image.
Between July 30 and August 31, 2021, just one month after the project began, 2.036 works sold brought in a whopping $47 million. But during the remaining 11 months, the "Currency" declined, with both the minimum prices and the trading volume being lower and lower. In the spring of this year, the "crypto winter" fell and the once booming NFT market declined. By July 2022, the mega-platform OpenSea laid off 20 percent of its staff. In June 2022, only 170 sales of the "Currency" took place, bringing in $1,4 million.
On the eve of the deadline, the owners of "Valuta" debated the advantages of the two media. Some felt that NFTs involved "much faster and easier sales" as well as "a race that keeps the excitement going." The disadvantages, as they pointed out, are exactly in the changing market. In total, Hearst's project generated sales of about $89 million.
The artwork "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of the Living" made him the second most expensive living artist alive today, and in June 2007, Hirst became the most expensive living artist alive today with the sale of "Fairytale Spring".


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The concept for Carpe Diem (seize the day) came from three individuals who came together to create their dream. One a teacher from New York, Steve Distler, who drove cross country to follow his passion for wine, now the wine director for the restaurant. The other two are a married couple from Sonoma County, Chef Scott and Stephanie Kendall, who also followed their passion of food, wine and people. With the three dreams put together they created a fun "hot spot" that has a great local following in downtown Napa. Whether you feel like a small bite and a glass of wine at the bar, or want to celebrate a special occasion with fabulous wines and a great dinner, Carpe Diem is the place for you!
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Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, stated Thursday that she sees a big alternative in all-electric pickup trucks, a new segment that has gotten lots of consideration since Tesla’s splashy Cybertruck unveiling last month.
That market could be very important, and we’re excited within the not-too-distant-future to share what our entry will be,” Barra informed.
Denying to comment directly on the polarizing Cybertruck, she stated, “It’s the customer’s decision to determine, not General Motors, certainly not me as the CEO.” Nonetheless, she added, “I couldn’t be more excited about our battery-electric truck. It capitalizes on all of our knowledge of trucks. So I’m excited to get the response from that.”
GM’s electrical pickup, expected in 2021, would get batteries from an Ohio factory that will probably be constructed as a part of a new partnership between GM and LG Chem to make battery cells for electrical automobiles.
The Detroit auto large and South Korea’s largest chemical company stated Thursday they plan to invest as much as $2.3 billion by 2023 to type the equally-owned joint venture.
However, GM stated early variations of the electrical pickup would get batteries from a distinct LG plant till the Ohio facility is totally up and working.
Pickup trucks are probably the most profitable vehicle segments on the planet, with the U.S. market largely dominated by GM’s Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, Fiat Chrysler’s Ram, and Ford’s F-150. Ford additionally intends to promote an electric F-series pickup truck in late 2021, Reuters reported.


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Federal Reserve officials “still expect to start pulling back on the central bank’s $85 billion-a-month bond-buying program ‘in coming months,’ but they are looking for ways to stress that they will keep short-term interest rates low for a long time after it ends,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Officials generally expected the labor market outlook would improve enough to ‘warrant trimming the pace of purchases in coming months,’ according to minutes of their Oct. 29-30 policy meeting. The minutes were released Wednesday after the customary three-week lag. Fed officials voted at the October meeting to leave the bond-buying program unchanged and haven’t said when they’ll start trimming the bond purchases.”


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When you first think of ginger, you probably think of those gingerbread houses during the holiday season, or maybe ginger ale, the carbonated soft drink. But, ginger is a popular spice with some powerful medicinal properties.
It’s become well known for its many health benefits, and people around the world consume it for this reason. In this list, we explore 10 amazing health benefits of ginger.
Number 1 – Helps Manage Blood Sugar Levels.
Researchers have found that ginger can help keep blood glucose levels in check.
This is very important because these levels have a direct impact on weight loss and weight gain, as well as how energetic or lethargic you feel throughout the day. If you’ve noticed that you’re feeling that mid-day crash, it’s most likely because of your blood sugar levels. Adding a little ginger to your lunch can help you stay focused and on task.
Think of ginger as an all-natural alternative to those energy boosting products like 5 Hour Energy.
Number 2 – Relieves Gas.
Some people just let it rip, regardless of where they are or who’s around, but for most of us, gas can be embarrassing.
There are many anti-gas products on the market, but it’s always best to try the natural route first. You can try Ginger tea. It’s easy to make and has been proven effective at relieving gas. Drink a cup of ginger tea before you go to sleep, and the magic should happen overnight while you’re sleeping. It helps clear out your digestive system and neutralizes the problem from inside.
Number 3 – Weight Loss.
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Being overweight can lead to many problems, including heart attack, stroke, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even cancer. If you’re on a mission to lose weight, adding ginger to your diet will help your weight loss efforts. Ginger is a natural ingredient that can be found in many ‘fat-burning’ supplements. It can speed up your metabolism, leading to calorie-burning.
It can also help keep you feeling full, longer, reducing your overall calorie intake.
Number 4 – Boost Nutrient Absorption.
It may never have crossed your mind, but when you eat a healthy meal, your body doesn’t absorb all the beneficial nutrients. While the range is quite broad, your body will absorb somewhere between 10 – 90 percent of the vitamins and minerals in your food. Nutrients help signal your hormones to let the body know when it’s full and keep your fat-burning system working at optimal levels. If you’re looking to improve your health in general and perhaps lose weight, you’ll want to absorb as many nutrients as possible, and ginger has been known to boost nutrient absorption!
Number 5 – Improves Circulation.
Ginger helps thin blood, improving your overall circulation.
As ginger improves your blood flow, it can create a warm feeling in your body. And this is one reason why people enjoy ginger tea on those cold winter days!
Number 6 – Pain Relief.
Before you reach for a typical pain reliever like Advil or Aspirin, try ginger first! Regardless of the type of pain you’re suffering, ginger acts as a natural pain reliever.
It even fights inflammation that can cause aches and pains, and works on a hormonal level. Consider starting your morning with a cup of ginger tea and see if you notice improvements throughout the day.
Number 7 – Improves Your Breath.
Maybe you have a big date coming up or maybe you don’t. Either way, ginger can help improve your breath, and having fresh breath is always a good thing. It’s best to eat ginger toward the end of your meals so it can cleanse your palate and leave your mouth feeling refreshed.
You can also mix some ginger with hot water and drink it. It’s a great way to flush out your mouth and neutralize any bad taste, like the dreaded ‘coffee breath’ from drinking coffee.
Number 8 – Boosts Immune System.
If you seem to be battling with frequent colds, chances are that your immune system is weak. Your diet plays a large role in making your immune system strong or weak. Adding ginger to your diet will help in keeping your body’s defense system strong.
Doctors say that ginger helps cleanse the lymphatic system, flush out toxins and kill bacteria.
Number 9 – Clears Sinuses.
Whenever possible, it’s always better to go with a natural alternative rather than over-the-counter drugs. Try ginger first. There’s an active ingredient in ginger that has proven to work wonders on the sinuses. It helps unclog your sinuses and facilitate drainage.
You can brew a nice hot cup of ginger tea to reap the benefits without the use of any medications and their possible side effects.
Number 10 – Fights Cancer.
Chances are, you know someone who is battling cancer or maybe you’re fighting it yourself. Several studies have found ginger to be beneficial in fighting lung, prostate, ovarian, colon, breast, skin, and pancreatic cancers. According to researchers, ginger’s anti-cancer properties are a result of the compound 6-gingerol, which is found in large amounts in raw ginger. 6-gingerol has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities.
By simply adding ginger to your diet, you can help prevent new cancer cells from forming and destroy active ones. It’s also beneficial for people who are already on cancer treatments, since ginger has been known to prevent the toxic effects of cancer drugs.
The next time you’re at the food store, remember to pick up some ginger root and start adding it to your daily diet. Just note that while it’s rare to have an adverse reaction to ginger, herbalists suggest that you keep it under 4 grams per day.
Also, be sure to look for the following when you’re picking out your pieces of ginger.
• The ginger should be firm to the touch
• The bigger the piece of ginger, the older it is and the more pungent its flavor will be
• Look out for discolorations or soft spots
Whether you want to use it in your cooked meals, drink it as a tea, or press it into fresh juice, you’ll be able to reap all the amazing health benefits of ginger.

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Members from a trio of Democratic minority caucuses confronted House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, claiming they—and their policy priorities—were left out of omnibus negotiations.
Multiple staffers to members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus—collectively known as the Tri-Caucus—described the 90-minute meeting as “contentious” and said it remains to be seen whether their frustrations will endanger the funding bill that’s expected to hit the House floor Friday.
Prior to the meeting, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G.K. Butterfield expressed his concern in an interview. “Most CBC members are opposed to the omnibus and the tax extenders, for the very simple reason that we were not included substantially in the negotiations,” he said. “The deal does not address poverty in a significant way, and it ignores many other priorities that the CBC has advocated for for many years.”
Butterfield elaborated on more issues in a Wednesday afternoon statement, blasting both the deal and the way it was conducted. “It was negotiated in secrecy and much of our information was obtained from news accounts,” he said. He ticked off issues like blight removal, infrastructure investment, funding for historically-black colleges and universities, and debt restructuring for Puerto Rico as priorities that were not adequately addressed in the negotiations.

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15 Happiness Quotes for Those Really Bad Days.
Happiness lies within us, and this article will show you how to find happiness in your life. Always believe in yourself.
Happiness Quotes for Those Bad Days.
Live life to the fullest and know that you can always decide on a new path so you can reach happiness in your own life.
‘All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.’ – Gandalf the Grey
Galadriel reminds us that even the smallest of things can make a big difference and inspire significant changes in our lives and other people’s lives.
“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.” — Galadriel
We all have storms that come and go; even when it feels so dark and lonely, know that you are not alone, and these circumstances will change.
“But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass.” — Sam Gamgee
“You can’t stop change any more than you can stop the suns from setting.” – Shmi Skywalker
Change opens new doors and lets us grow. A lot of times, amazing things are on the other side of fear and change. We develop, and we learn on the other side of changes.
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VH1’s newest series, Bye Felicia! features Deborah Hawkes and Missy Young, two Atlanta-based life coaches, dishing out advice to women who desperately need help, whether in love, business, or appearance. And now Deb and Missy are applying their expertise to the women of Love & Hip Hop! When it comes to Peter Gunz, Tara Wallace, and Amina Buddafly, there may not be a messier love triangle. These three people made us all question who’s the real wifey, who’s the side chick, and why anyone would want to mess with Peter. Deb and Missy completely understand. In this clip, they offer advice to Tara and Amina, telling them “There are too many men out there to be sharing one man!” Truth. Watch the full clip to see what else they have to say to these women, and tune in to Bye Felicia! when it premieres Tuesday, December 9 at 9PM ET/PT.


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For more than twenty years, urban scholars have debated whether economic determinism and its fiscal implications trump municipal political action in local government policy choices. In a very real sense, the debate is about whether local politics matters. Somewhat lost in this discussion, although not entirely, is an issue that was once at the forefront of urban scholarship: the role of institutional structures. With the maturing theoretical interest in the new institutionalism, the time is ripe to revisit this area and determine whether institutional structures matter. According to James Clingermayer and Richard Feiock, they do.
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Background Previous reports suggest that offspring of mothers who smoke during pregnancy have greater risk of developing depression in adolescence. However, it is unclear whether this association is due to intrauterine effects or to confounding by environmental or genetic factors. Using partner smoking during pregnancy as a negative control exposure for maternal smoking during pregnancy can help to strengthen causal inference. If maternal smoking influences offspring depression via intrauterine effects, this should be more strongly associated with offspring depression than partner smoking.
Methods We compared the associations of maternal and partner smoking during pregnancy with offspring depression in a UK longitudinal birth cohort, the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. Maternal smoking during pregnancy was assessed by self-report in questionnaires administered at two times during pregnancy and once post birth. Partner smoking was assessed by both maternal reports and by self-report in questionnaires administered twice during pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy was defined as any report of smoking at any time during pregnancy. Offspring depression was measured at age 18 years using the Computerised Interview Schedule-Revised (CIS-R), according to ICD-10 criteria. Analyses were conducted using logistic regression, adjusting for offspring age and sex, maternal age, parity, social class, maternal education, maternal depression, housing tenure and crowding and offspring smoking.
Results Of the 15,455 pregnant women enrolled into the study, full data for analysis was available for 3,100 women and their offspring, representing 68% of the 4,564 offspring who completed the CIS-R at age 18. In adjusted analyses, there was weak evidence that maternal smoking during pregnancy was associated with higher odds of offspring depression (OR 1.44, 95% CI: 0.99, 2.07), but no clear evidence that partner smoking was associated with offspring depression (OR 0.87, 95% CI: 0.63, 1.20). There was some statistical evidence that the estimate for maternal smoking differed from that of partner smoking (p = 0.04). Compared to offspring with neither mother or mother’s partner smoking during pregnancy, odds ratios for depression were 0.90 (95% CI: 0.61, 1.32), 1.79 (95% CI: 1.06, 3.01) and 1.70 (95% CI: 1.14, 2.52) for offspring with only their mother’s partners smoking during pregnancy, only their mothers smoking during pregnancy and both mothers and mother’s partners smoking during pregnancy respectively.
Conclusion Maternal smoking during pregnancy was more strongly associated with offspring depression at age 18 years than partner smoking, although evidence for the association with maternal smoking was not strong after adjustment for confounders. This is consistent with a possible intrauterine effect of smoking on offspring depression.
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Peacemaker is a spinoff TV series of the 2021 film, "The Suicide Squad" . On September 23, 2020, the TV series was announced to the public and will be released on HBO Max. Additionally, James Gunn will direct 4 out of the 8 episodes.
- John Cena as Peacemaker (Christopher Smith)
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text: The france and the castles of the Loire. Le val de loire, saumur - cheverny - berry, meilleur - sarthe, leude - liret, la bussière - leonard de vinci, a home of leonard de vinci - ainay the old - amboise - culan medieval fortress - gien, musée international de la chasse - ignonceaux - azay-le-rideau - angers, tapestry of the apocalypse. Lot of 16 old original fiches s tourism france. Size 100x62 cm and 60x40 cm. Quite correct overall (small gaps, tears, stains, halos, folds and folds, pinholes).Before our planned move in 2021, we destock some of our merchandise. Do not hesitate to contact us... The item "Les chateaux de la loire set of 16 old posters/original travel posters" has been on sale since Friday 16 July 2021. It is in the category "collections\calendar, tickets, posters\old pub\ posters". The seller is "laurentdesalpes" and is located at/in a barcelonet. This item can be shipped to the following country: france.


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Pop music might not be everyone’s cup of tea—although, by definition it is most people’s cup of tea—but that doesn’t mean the odd pop show isn’t a good time in the right environment. Each country has its own flair to this end, and if you’ve ever been interested in the homegrown Thai version, now is your chance. This weekend plays host to an all-out, one-night pop fest titled “Singha Secret Journey” at SRP5 Studio, an ominous white cube-shaped venue with sharp protruding jags piercing out from the sides, in Ban Kapi. Yes, that’s a far way to go, but if you fancy a good old Thai singalong song, we have a feeling you’ll make the trip.
Top of the bill is Tattoo Colour, a longstanding Thai-based pop-rock band touting massive recent hits like “No Reason” and “Why”—both of which have racked up views in the millions on YouTube. The band’s sound has a distinct tinge of classic Southern California thanks to the twangy lead guitar work of Rat Pikartpairee stacked on top of familiar Thai-style pop vocals from frontman Harin Suthamjaras. It all makes for a pretty interesting acoustic fingerprint, even as far as pop music is concerned.
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There are some other noteworthy acts on the docket, too. Musketeer, another four-man pop team that boasts several hits with over 100 million views, opens the evening with a one-hour set at 8pm, while the final hours see a range of noted soloists take the stage—names like Conductor, Win Sqweez and Burin.
One catch: the event is invite only. Don’t worry though, there are about 800 tickets available, and you can snag one (or four) by direct messaging Singha’s Facebook page at facebook.com/singha
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Technology and Sports Change the CE Game
My brother visited about 10 years ago, plunked down in front of my television and got ready to watch a baseball game. After flipping through all of the channels, he said, “So you don’t subscribe to any sports channels?” Actually, I did, but I had removed sports stations from the remote. That’s how much I enjoy televised sports.
Today, George would probably turn to his tablet or smartphone to get his sports fix, like one in five (18 percent) sports fans did in 2012, according to the CEA’s Sports and Technology Study V (March 2013). Compare that to the 6 percent who were connected to mobile devices two years ago.
Sports fans today also like to get a clear view of the game: 74 percent have watched a game on high-definition television (HDTV), up from 56 percent in 2010. But technology was changing the game even before the introduction of the smartphone and laptop.

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The Outdoor Retailer (OR) trade show, held bi-annually in Salt Lake City, Utah since 1996, is one of the world’s biggest gatherings of outdoor gear and apparel brands.
Last Friday, Patagonia, one of the biggest and most recognizable OR participants, announced it will no longer attend the trade show—so long as it’s held in the state of Utah.
Patagonia—known for its staunch commitment to conservation and the preservation of public lands—cited as its reason for the withdrawal a recent decision by Utah Governor Gary Herbert to ask the Trump administration to rescind the designation of Bears Ear National Monument.
In addition to being a renowned and well-loved climbing area, Bears Ear houses archeological relics in the form of rock art and Native American dwellings.
“Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed a resolution on Friday urging the Trump administration to rescind the Bears Ears National Monument, making it clear that he and other Utah elected officials do not support public lands conservation nor do they value the economic benefits – $12 billion in consumer spending and 122,000 jobs – that the outdoor recreation industry brings to their state,” said Rose Marcario, president and CEO, Patagonia Inc. in a statement.
“Because of the hostile environment they have created and their blatant disregard for Bears Ears National Monument and other public lands, the backbone of our business, Patagonia will no longer attend the Outdoor Retailer show in Utah and we are confident other outdoor manufacturers and retailers will join us in moving our investment to a state that values our industry and promotes public lands conservation.”
Back in January, Patagonia founder and all-around godfather of the modern outdoor industry Yvonne Chouinard, expressed his frustration with Governor Gary Herbert’s agenda in a pointed letter posted on the company’s website. In the letter he hinted that his company may consider pulling out of the trade show if Utah’s officials didn’t amend their anti-public land stances.
“The whole thing is a cash cow for Salt Lake City,” Chouinard wrote of OR. “You’d think politicians in Utah would bend over backwards to make us feel welcome. But instead Governor Gary Herbert and his buddies have spent years denigrating our public lands, the backbone of our business, and trying to sell them off to the highest bidder. He’s created a hostile environment that puts our industry at risk.”
Today, Outdoor Retailer announced its intention to pursue new host cities once their contract with Salt Lake expires in the spring of 2018.
“We’ve been listening to the concerns from the industry and agree that it’s time to explore our options,” said Marisa Nicholson, the director of the Outdoor Retailer trade shows, in a statement Monday. “Salt Lake City has been an incredible home to Outdoor Retailer and the outdoor community for the past 20 years, and we aren’t opposed to staying, but we need to do what’s best for the industry and for the business of outdoor retail.”


Attention rugby fans! Welsh player Gareth Thomas just announced his retirement—effective immediately. He feels he can no longer “give 100 per cent” to the game. Hopefully that’s because he has his heart set on becoming a full-time model. Well, we can dream at least, can’t we?


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Corrections Commissioner Lieutenant Colonel Ifereimi Vasu (pictured left) said the incident involved a few of the remand prisoners who were not happy with the standard of food.
Vasu said that the issue originated from one of the prisoners but the issue was quickly resolved yesterday.
According to Vasu, this type of dispute is frequent in the remand centre but is usually resolved through communication.
He added that those involved in the hunger strike have now resumed eating following the resolution. Source: Fijivillage News


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It’s almost here the international event about agriculture and innovation.
We are inside the digital transformation and every economy sector need to improve.
Our partner Anders Nillson is going to speak at the roundtable Open innovation in the food system on May 11st.
With Beth Kowitt – Fortune Magazine
- Lucia Chierchia: Open Innovation Director Global Connectivity and Technology – Electrolux
- Lou Cooperhouse: Rutgers University – Food Innovation Centre
- Carlos Ruiz: CEO – Flatev
- Fabio Ziemssen: Head of Food Innovation and FoodTech – METRO Group
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Eric Garner’s death is difficult to watch, but at least we can watch it. We can dissect it and determine what the cops did wrong, maybe what Garner could have done differently. We can examine it in the hopes that it will prompt change in police tactics, so perhaps something that awful won’t happen again. And while that video didn’t lead to the charges many wished for, at least we know—without a shadow of a doubt—what happened that day.
On the streets of Chicago, things can be very different.
Like all law enforcement agencies, the Chicago Police Department is not required to report the number of incidents where an officer fires their gun, or, necessarily, when a subject is killed in police custody. [Read more]
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Students of the Harrison Memorial High School in collaboration with The Women's Ministries Department and Community Services of the West Jamaica Conference, assisted in feeding 170 persons. During the monthly Street-Feeding Programme on Thursday, September 26, 2019 the team visited the Open-Heart Charity Mission, Orange Street, Montego Bay and the Cornwall Regional Hospital Out-Patient Clinic, located on West Jamaica Conference Grounds.
“It is a blessing to have Harrison Memorial High School on board, to participate with us in the Feeding programme,” said Mrs. Carol Smythe-James, Women’s Ministries Director of the West Jamaica Conference, “I believe it is an exceptional thing to give back to the out-patients and industrious workers at the hospital and also to the street people,” she ended.
Mrs. Kiesha Allen, a teacher from the Harrison High expressed satisfaction with the involvement of the students. “It is always a blessing to incorporate the students in projects such as these, so that they can give back to their country. We are cognizant that many of the patients left their homes early in the morning without having a hot meal, so it was a pleasure for us to share the meals with each one of them,” she added.
According to Shauna-Kaye Smith a student of Harrison Memorial High School “My experience on the Street Feeding programme was
wonderful, because it was a joy for me to see people being fed and getting warm meals,” she said. “I also think it is a good gesture to get the students involved in initiatives like these,” she emphasized.
Kyhlie Rose, another student also expressed her delight in being a part of the effort and declared her willingness to participate in future outreach. “The feeding programme was good, because the people were happy for the hot meals and also they enjoyed our singing. I will participate in this programme again,” she ended.
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Is there any way I can set a certain plane that I have created in (Installation → Features) to be the default plane when I come to the ‘Move’ tab, instead of it by default being placed under ‘View’? Hopefully that makes sense
Nope I don’t think so. I find it somewhat annoying. Especially when you’re programming moves, it’s easy to forget to change the Feature. For our Welding CAP, I added this functionality into the Installation page, but you can’t access/edit the Move screen.
When you are teaching a waypoint, it does not matter what feature is selected in the move tab under ‘Feature’. It can be Base or View or whatever and this will not affect how the waypoint is stored. What really matters is which feature is selected under the move node itself.
I would have to agree. We have a few people using the robot and their biggest hurdle to overcome is not taking the point in the base plane. We have created a master plane that we program everything in. Therefore in the future if we ever have to move the robot for another application it is super easy to set the frame back up. But other than that its super easy for them to learn.


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8. Welcome to Marwen (December 21)
Robert Zemeckis’ new film looks pretty interesting but there hasn’t really been too much buzz around its upcoming release.
“Welcome to Marwen” is inspired by the Jeff Malmberg 2010 documentary “Marwencol” and stars Steve Carell as Mark Hogancamp, a man whose memory is wiped away after a violent attack and who builds a miniature World War II village in his yard which helps him recover from the traumatic experience.
Considering its release date coincides with that of DC’s “Aquaman” and the Transformers prequel “Bumblebee”, we don’t expect “Welcome to Marwen” to be a box office hit, but at least we hope it will be a good movie.
9. Aquaman (December 21)
“Aquaman” is James Wan’s first superhero film and the third film to star Jason Momoa as the titular character, after the disappointing “Justice League” and his cameo from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”.
Although we are having our doubts whenever a new DC film is released, the trailers for “Aquaman” showcase some very impressive CGI and based on the early screening reactions, it seems like the DC universe is in good hands on James Wan’s hands, with IGN movies podcast host Tom Jorgensen even calling it “the best DC film since The Dark Knight”.
10. Bumblebee (December 21)
“Bumblebee” is a prequel to the 2007 film “Transformers” and the first film in the series not to be directed by Michael Bay.
The “Transformers” series is a wreck so we wouldn’t have included “Bumblebee” on this list unless for new director Travis Knight, whose previous film “Kubo and The Two Strings” was one of the best animations of 2016. Even more, from what we’ve heard, “Bumblebee” will be set in the 1980s and will have more of an “Iron Giant” vibe, so it might turn out better than expected.
11. Capernaum (December 14)
Winner of the Jury Prize and nominated for the Palme d’Or award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, this Lebanese drama tells the story of Zain (Zain al Rafeea), a 12-year-old boy who flees his family and sues them for their neglectful parenting. Critics called the film emotional, realist and praised the outstanding performances from its children actors.
“Capernaum” was also selected as the Lebanese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the upcoming 91st Academy Awards and is nominated for the same category at the 76th Golden Globe Awards.
12. VICE (December 25)
Directed by Adam McKay (“The Big Short”, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”), “VICE” stars Christian Bale as Dick Cheney, the man who was Vice President of the United States during George W. Bush’s administration and who was called the most powerful Vice President in American history. Similar to Gary Oldman’s transformation as Winston Churchill in last year’s “Darkest Hour”, Christian Bale looks completely unrecognizable as the former VP and we can’t wait to see his portrayal of Dick Cheney.
“VICE” has six nominations at the upcoming Golden Globes Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director and Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Christian Bale. We expect the film to do well at the Oscars too.
13. Destroyer (December 25)
Nicole Kidman looks amazing in the trailer for Karyn Kusama’s upcoming crime film and we really hope that it won’t disappoint us.
Kidman will play Erin Bell, an LAPD detective who is haunted by her past when she worked as an undercover agent within a Californian gang. The film also stars Sebastian Stan as Chris, Bell’s partner from the past.
“Destroyer” was first screened at the Telluride festival back in August and was well-received by critics who lauded Kidman’s central performance and called it something different to anything she’s ever done before. For this role, Nicole Kidman has also been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.
14. Holmes & Watson (December 25)
Written and directed by Etan Cohen, this upcoming film puts a totally different spin on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective. “Holmes & Watson” will star Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as the titular characters and, unlike recent Sherlock Holmes adaptations, it will be more of a comedic mystery film. The film’s impressive cast also features Ralph Fiennes, Rebecca Hall, Pam Ferris, Hugh Laurie, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon in secondary roles.
This will be the third time Ferrell and Reilly will star together in a film after “Talladega Nights” and “Step Brothers” and you can’t say they don’t make an iconic duo.
15. Stan & Ollie (December 28)
Looking at the trailer for Jon S. Baird’s new film, they couldn’t have chosen two better actors to portray the legendary comedy duo.
“Stan & Ollie” will feature Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as Laurel and Hardy, two of the most famous comedians of all time whose work together during Hollywood’s Golden age revolutionized film forever.
The film will be set in 1953, when the two already legends embarked on a tour of live shows in Britain and Ireland. However, despite the tour’s great success, the tensions between the two partners and Ollie’s declining health caused struggle and threatened their personal and professional relationship.


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The Differences in the Communist Party of Germany /Anton Pannekoek, 1920
The Differences in the Communist Party of Germany / K[arl]. H[orner]. [Anton Pannekoek]. – In: Bulletin of the Provisional Bureau in Amsterdam of the Communist International, Vol. I (1920), February, p. 8; transcription by Micah Muer for Marxists’ Internet Archive ; source pdf: Internet Archive .
These differences can partly be traced back to the days of the rise of Communism. The opposition in Germany during the war, against the government and social democracy, had its origin in various centres and in various ways. K. Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg (with Fr. Mehring) maintained an unflinching and inexorable opposition against the war-policy, by means often of illegal writings, and were therefore kept in prison most of the time. The “Spartacus” group which they created constituted the extreme left wing of the “Unabhängige Sozialistische Partei” (the u.s.p., which, under Haase and Kautsky carried on a timid opposition in the spirit of radical socialism) and strove to bring about revolutionary movements. In Bremen and Hamburg the “Internationale” sprang up (organ “Arbeiterpolitik”, editor: Knieff). The activities of this group tended above all towards an education of the masses on revolutionary lines, so that it waged a fierce contest against the wavering policy of the independents. In Hamburg, Laufenberg and Wolffheim adopted the attitude of circumspect criticism with regard to the world-problems of imperialism.
After the German revolution, on the first conference in December 1918, these various tendencies united (“Spartacus” had by that time seceded from the “Unabhängigen”) into the “Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands”. Soon after this the workers' action was violently suppressed by the Noske-troops, Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg were murdered, the communists persecuted, and the party forcibly reduced to the conducting of a secret, illegal propaganda. Gradually the communistic papers were suppressed, only in Bremen the “Kommunistische Arbeiterzeitung” (Laufenberg) managed to maintain itself. The policy propagated by this paper came into conflict with that of the “Zentrale” (the executive of the party), especially with regard to their attitude towards parliament and the unions. At a secret conference in the end of October 1919, the “Zentrale” proposed theses which were to define the tactics of Communism; whosoever voted against them was to cease to be a member of the party. The opposition protested, claiming that the conference had been taken unawares by the proposal of these theses, so that the members were not prepared to pronounce on them. The minority of the conference rejected them and were excluded from the party. To this opposition belong the strongest sections: Hamburg, Berlin, Bremen, etc., it comprises about half the number of members of the k.p.d. According to the opposition these dealings of the “Zentrale” were a cunning trick to split up the opposition, which, in the question of parliamentarism constituted the majority of the party, and might have dismissed the “Zentrale”. The “Zentrale” maintains that this cleansing was needed, as the Hamburg and Berlin members had strayed away from communism, and drifted into syndicalism, so that it was necessary to draw a sharp line of demarcation. The opposition does not admit its expulsion, nor has it formed a separate party yet, only a loose link. Many other sections do not consider the decrees of the conference as lawful, and demand a new conference. The “Zentrale” endeavours to separately bring round each of the various parts of the opposition, and so far it seems likely to succeed. Since the raising of the state of siege it has continued the issue of its daily paper “Die Rote Fahne”; it disposes moreover of the funds of the party.
The differences between these two tendencies are in part essential: they are rooted on the one hand in the different origin of the groups from which the party sprang, and on the other in the question as to the tactics which in the present difficult state of affairs in Germany (economic ruin, power of the Noske-guards, impotence of the workers), will lead to the revolution.
In the present state of Germany the opposition is against participation in parliamentary action. The “Zentrale” wishes to take part in the next Reichstag-elections. The opposition wages a sharp contest against the independent Social democrats of the u.s.p. The “Zentrale” wishes to join forces with the independents (whom it considers almost as communists), after they shall have shelved their conservative leaders. A main factor in the antithesis is the attitude towards the big unions (the leaders of which, Legien, Schlicke, Bauer, are the most powerful supporters of the Ebert-government, and some of them ministers). The independents wish to dismiss these social-patriotic leaders, and to substitute to them members of their own party. The opposition wishes to smash the burocratic organization of the union, and to substitute to it a new form of union on the basis of the industrial union instead of the craft-union. The unions thus formed, however, were a success in few places only (in the coal-basin of the Ruhr the miners' union affiliated itself to the feeble syndicalist groups), but for the greater part they remained weak. At first the “Zentrale” likewise recommended withdrawal from the big unions, not individually however, but in groups, and after a previous vigorous opposition only; now it recommends the formation of revolutionary groups of opposition, within the unions. The opposition considers the industrial organizations including all workers, irrespective of party-membership, as the firm basis for the political power of the working class, and as the organs for the dictatorship of the proletariat. The functions of the “Communist Party” will consist in discerning the aims, in directing the masses, and in educating them on class lines but not in governing.
The “Zentrale” criticizes this attitude as implying a belief that by means of a new form of organization it will be possible to avoid a revolution as the forcible means of conquering the power; and furthermore as debasing the “Communist Party” to the level of a harmless educational union.
The “Zentrale” considers it to be the task of the “Communist Party” to call the masses to the battle when the time has come; the dictatorship of the proletariat is embodied in the dictatorship of the “Communist Party”. The opposition condemns this as a policy of artificially organized outbreaks, for it is from the ranks of the masses that action must break out, and it is only then that communism can come forward and take the lead. A revolutionary minority cannot carry through the dictatorship of the proletariat: its victory would mean no more than the dictatorship of a few leaders.
The “Zentrale” says: the opposition is syndicalistic, because it rejects parliamentarism; it considers the “Communist Party” as superfluous, and it substitutes the federalism of industrial organizations for the rigidly centralized revolutionary party. The opposition says: the principle of the conquest of the political power by the proletariat, as well as the recognition of the need for centralization of the proletarian state, divides us from syndicalism whilst our conception of the functions of the industrial organizations exactly coincides with that of the Russian soviet-system.
Some confusion was occasioned in these antitheses, when the Hamburg leaders of the opposition, Laufenberg and Wolffheim declared, in a manifesto to the German people, that the general misery necessitated a speedy revolution in Germany and that this revolution necessitated the tearing up of the Versailles peace-treaty, which meant the renewal of war by the Entente against Germany; and that on account of this, the Proletariat, whilst establishing a strict class-dictature, should endeavour to conclude a new truce with the bourgeoisie against the Entente. This dangerous tendency towards a “national bolshevism” was soon vigorously opposed by comrades belonging to either wing of the party; the groups constituting the opposition have not adopted the manifesto.
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A Haunted House: Treasures Of Life Essay, Research Paper
A Haunted House: Treasures of Life
The short story “A Haunted House” is story with meaning, by portraying to us
the treasure of life. When two ghosts are searching through their old house,
looking for their “Treasure”, the treasure or meaning is revealed to us. The
joy and love shared between two people is the treasure, the treasure of life.
By using irony and stream of consciousness Virginia Woolf is able to reveal the
meaning of the story.
Virginia Woolf uses a style called the “Stream of Consciousness”, revealing
the lives of her characters by revealing their thoughts and associations. We
learn about the ghosts past by seeing what they thoughts and associated with
there pasts. For example when they were discussing death she put ” “Here we
slept,” she said. And he adds, “Kisses without number.” “Waking in the morning_”
“Silver between the trees.” “Upstairs-” “In the garden-” “When summer came-” “In
the winter snowtime-” “( A Haunted House Pg. 321). This quote shows us what
places and actions the ghosts associate with there joy and love. Using stream
of consciousness gives us a better feeling of what the characters are going
through, which in turn gives us a better understanding of the meaning.
We also see the use of irony, using a word or phrase to mean the exact
opposite of its literal or normal meaning. The irony is that the story is
titled “A Haunted House” which made us think that the house was an evil place.
The house ends up being where every thing good happens. The ghosts did not
haunt the people , instead they make them realize the treasure they have. By
seeing how much the ghosts valued finding their treasure it makes the people
take a harder look at what their treasure is, the love and joy they share. It
is very evident when she says ” Now they found it, one would be certain,
stopping the pencil on the margin. And then, tired of reading, one might rise
and see for one self”(A Haunted House Pg. 321). The irony draws use in by
making us think that we are about read a trivial ghost story, but instead, gives
us a deeper and more meaningful interpretation of ones life.
By Virginia Woolf’s use of, streaming consciousness and irony she is rather
dramatically able to portray her thoughts on the meaning of “A Haunted House”.
That the joy and love shared between two people is the treasure of life.
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Rome Nov 15th Onward - Seasonal Specials?
Last year, early Oct., the selection of fall mushrooms was unique & superb. What should I seek out of particular interest at restaurants not normally available other times of the year?
Yes, I do realize grapes and peppers are now flowing into town. But those Oct. mushrooms were molto fantastico! Served raw, sauteed, atop pasta, mixed in salads, wow! Different restaurants had different presentations. CHer suggestions appreciated for next week in Rome!
A Rome restaurant owner has just been quoted in an Italian food blog that he's now using artichokes from Puglia (not strictly local but better than northern France). Radicchio should be in season. Zucca should still be available. There might even still be some porcini around.
Mushrooms were scarce and rarely good this year, due to weather conditions. Artichokes from sardegna and puglia have started coming in, still no romans. Puntarelle have started (love them), broccoletti, kale, cicoria, swiss chard in all colors, radicchio, romanesco, caci/loti (persimmons) are in major force. Around rome, olive oil pressing season is now, lots of fresh olive oil at the farmers' markets. Some truffles.


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Here we go again! The dangerous Delta-variant has reared its ugly head and the country finds itself scaling up the dreaded alert levels once again.
New Zealand’s snap lockdown on 18 August saw an immediate reaction from markets as trading activity halted, New Zealand’s dollar fell sharply and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) defied all previous expectations, keeping the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 0.25 percent.
Until now, New Zealand’s economy has been recovering well following previous lockdowns and global disruption caused by the pandemic, reporting strong demand for goods and services from consumers and the export market. Thus, driving the market expectation that the RBNZ would announce a rise in the OCR in its August Monetary Policy Statement (MPS).
While our central bank noted the dangers of sustained periods of lockdown to the economy, informing its ‘least regrets’ strategy to fiscal policy, it has been clear in its intention that it wishes to lift the OCR as soon as is practicably possible.
For homeowners, we have already seen the effects of expectation, with mortgage lending rates beginning a slow and steady climb for the past several months.
Expectations for the residential real estate market are that we’ll follow in the footsteps of last year’s extended lockdown, which saw prices climb some 30 percent across the country, owing to pent-up demand, stimulatory monetary policy and preferable lending conditions.
However, the impact of debt-to-income restrictions (DTI) looms large on our radar.
This year the Government agreed to include DTI measures to the RBNZ’s macroprudential toolkit, with consultation on implementation due to begin this October.
At its most basic level, a DTI limit sets a number by which the size of your mortgage cannot exceed your actual income.
The RBNZ has discussed a number around seven, meaning a borrower with an income of $100,000 could borrow up to $700,000 – some $126,000 short of the median purchase price for properties across the country in July.
So as not to unduly impact first home buyers, DTI implementation could model what we have seen overseas with three possible scenarios including; a cap on mortgage lending as a multiple of income; a cap on the percentage of the borrower’s income allocated to servicing debt; and a floor for test interest rates used by banks in serviceability assignments.
While the results of October’s consultation remain to be seen, we expect any use of DTI limits will have a significant impact on housing market activity, potentially limiting the elevated prices buyers can pay for homes.
Despite this, we anticipate an extremely slow lead-in time if these measures are employed, with the Government and the RBNZ reticent to set off rapid value declines with news the property market is New Zealand’s largest sector – and a key contributor to our economy.
• In assessing how buyers’ priorities, motivations and attitudes are changing in a pandemic world, the Knight Frank Global Buyer Survey 2021 found 39 percent of its international respondents had purchased a home in their native country since the beginning of the pandemic. At Bayleys, this matched with website analytics which finds 50 percent of new traffic to the Bayleys website comes from offshore enquiries. It is evident the desire to be closer to family remains the top reason expatriates wish to come home.
• In its Quarterly Property Market & Economic Update, research firm CoreLogic notes while nationwide the rate of housing inflation is slowing, mortgage lending remains at elevated levels. Previously unsuccessful first home buyers are re-entering the market, while patient owner-occupiers are searching for opportunities and actively pursuing low interest rates before they lift further. The report finds in the 12 months to July, New Zealand’s housing market has grown in value nearly 25 percent - illustrating the persistent demand for residential property.
• In its most recent MPS, the RBNZ left the OCR unchanged at 0.25 percent bucking commentators’ expectations in light of New Zealand’s sudden plunge into Alert Level Four lockdown restrictions. For housing, the report was bleak, noting it expected housing inflation to decrease from 26 percent in 2021 to eight percent in 2022. Though the RBNZ notes the weird and wonderful unpredictability of the housing market in the statement ‘as seen recently, momentum in house price growth can persist, even when prices, and the fundamental factors that determine them, look disconnected.”
• Lockdown has proven no barrier for sales activity with Bayleys’ live virtual auctions recently reporting a 90 percent success rate for properties sold under the hammer. “Organised buyers are acting confidently and decisively through this latest lockdown, not wanting to waste time in case prices take off again, as they did following last year’s extended national lockdown,” says Conor Patton, Bayleys national auction manager.
• In its Survey of Expectations dated July 2021, the RBNZ found house price growth is expected to slow from more than 25 percent in the 12 months of 2021 to circa seven percent in 2022, slowing to four percent after two years. Bayleys finds these forecasts excessively pessimistic, given well-documented issues around supply which continue to underpin demand for residential housing across the country. Pressure continues to mount on the construction industry in light of lockdown measures with capacity constraints and difficulty sourcing materials and labour further exacerbating challenges facing the industry. Despite record numbers of building consents, the actual output is failing to meet demand.
• In his weekly Tony’s View newsletter, independent economist [Tony Alexander notes New Zealand can take heed from consumer behaviour during recent lockdowns in Australia, showing real estate activity is expected to remain strong.](http://tonyalexander.nz/resources/Tony's%20View%2019%20August%202021.pdf 'http://tonyalexander.nz/resources/Tony's View 19 August 2021.pdf') He notes Kiwi sellers can expect a fresh surge in buyer activity once restrictions are relaxed locally with investors and first home buyers slowly coming back to the fray following a fall away after policy changes in March.
• Julien Leys, chief executive of the New Zealand Building Industry Federation (NZBIF) warns post-pandemic business model reviews have seen New Zealand drop off major global shipping and business supply routes. He notes the full impact of the pandemic on our local construction industry is yet to be realised, with a lag time for new builds widening every day as issues around supply and sourcing skilled labour threatens to negate the effects of muted population growth for our residential supply.
• Following a rough ride for inner-city apartments in our larger centres, early indications show the landscape has stabilised. Approximately 65 percent of the 40,000 apartments around Auckland’s CBD are owned by investors, heavily impacted by border closures and the absence of international students. However, prices are holding steady with particular interest from buyers and renters for one- and two-bedroom residences positioned near universities and hospitals.


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• Born in Phoenix, Arizona USA, on 21 October 1982
• Played the lead character Kyle in the critically acclaimed romantic mystery series “Kyle XY” (2006-2009)
• Appeared in nearly 40 movies and TV series, including “The Indian” (2007) and “Naughty or Nice” (2011)
• Married to American musician Blue Hamilton since 2015 and adopted two children in 2015 and 2017
• Net worth estimated at over $5 million as of November 2022
Who is Matt Dallas?
American actor Matthew Joseph ‘Matt’ Dallas was born in Phoenix, Arizona USA, on 21 October 1982, meaning that his zodiac sign Libra. He’s had roles in nearly 40 movies and TV series, and is perhaps still best known for his playing of the lead character Kyle in the critically acclaimed romantic mystery series “Kyle XY”, created by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber, and which also starred Marguerite MacIntyre and Bruce Thomas. It follows the life of a teenager who seems to be unable to express love, joy or anger, the series aired from 2006 to 2009, and won two of its 13 award nominations.
Education and early life
Matt was raised in Phoenix alongside his two brothers and a sister, by their parents about whom Matt hasn’t spoken in public, because he respects their privacy; it’s widely believed that his mother was a pharmacist, and his father a high school teacher.
Matt fell in love with acting when he was 12, after his grandmother had taken him to watch a production of “The Ugly Duckling” at the local Desert Stages Theater. Upon enrolling at Arizona School of the Arts in 1997, Matt joined its drama club and went on to appear in nearly all the plays performed at the school, as well as several performed at the above mentioned theatre.
He matriculated in 2001, and even though Matt hasn’t spoken of his further education, most of his fans believe that he attended college, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in acting in 2005.
Roles in movies
Matt’s debut film appearance was his playing of Todd in the 2005 action horror thriller “Way of the Vampire”, which received mostly negative reviews, and he could then have been seen appearing in the horror comedy “Camp Slaughter”, and the comedy “Wannabe” both in 2005, and the comedy drama “Living the Dream” in 2006.
In 2007, Matt was cast to play the main character Danny in the romantic family drama “The Indian”, written and directed by James R. Gorrie, and which also starred Sal Landi and Jane Higginson. It follows the life of a young couple, and the movie won four awards. Matt appeared in only two movies in the remainder of the decade, both in 2008 – the horror thriller “Babysitter Wanted” and the music video “Katy Perry: Thinking of You”.
He portrayed Lance Leigh in the 2011 fantasy comedy drama “Naughty or Nice”, directed by David Mackay, and in which Matt starred alongside Hilarie Burton and Gabriel Tigerman; it follows an advertising executive who’s found Santa’s ‘Naughty or Nice’ list.
Matt Dallas plays "Frank Dean" in the Award Winning Western Painted Woman. Catch Matt's performance today! Available on digital and DVD in retail stores nationwide.
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Matt’s also known for his playing of the main character Frank Dean in the 2017 romantic western “Painted Woman”, written and directed by James Cotton, and which also starred Stef Dawson and Kiowa Gordon. It follows Julie who has to choose to escape from her benefactor either with a horse trainer or a hired assassin; the movie won 10 of its 15 award nominations.
Matt’s most recent movie roles have been in 2019 in the short comedy “Bedfellows” and the thriller “A Daughter’s Plan to Kill”, and in the 2020 short comedy “Half Husband”; he’s currently shooting for the upcoming movies “Shoulder Dance”, “Marbles” and “Wake”.
Roles in TV series
Matt’s debut TV series role was his playing of Role Model in the 2005 episode “Chinatown” of the comedy drama “Entourage”, and the year 2009 saw him play Chad in the popular mystery drama “Eastwick”, created by Maggie Friedman, and which starred Jaime Ray Newman, Lindsay Price and Rebecca Romijn. It follows a mysterious man who’s somehow given three women superpowers.
Matt’s had only two other TV series roles – he portrayed Fitch in five episodes (2013 and 2014) of the family comedy drama “Baby Daddy”, which won two of its 23 award nominations, and then played the lead character Jake in the 2015 romantic adventure comedy “Anne & Jake”, starring alongside Victoria Bullock and Lindsay Seim. The series follows Jake who’s building a time machine at his home in Los Angeles in 2014, and has somehow managed to bring a girl from 1814 London, England to his house.
Matt worked as a camera operator on the 2013 science fiction movie “Life Tracker”.
He co-produced the 2018 horror thriller movie “Along Came the Devil”.
Matt received special thanks for the 2018 episode “Coming Out” of the comedy mini-series “Doctor Puppet”.
He’s made a guest appearance in talk-shows “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, “El Hormiguero” and “Rachael Ray”, amongst others.
Awards and nominations
Matt’s won two of his six award nominations – a 2007 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Rising Star Award, and an Angel Film Award for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Monaco International Film Festival, for his performance in “Kyle XY”.
Love life and husband
There’s been some controversy surrounding Matt’s sexual orientation, as he’s gay but had spent many years denying allegations of being attracted to men, prior to marrying one.
It was American blogger and columnist Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. aka Perez Hilton who revealed on his gossip website that Matt was gay, while he was then a guest on the “Howard Stern Show”, and talked about Matt’s sexual orientation. As a response to this, Matt stated that he had slept with over 20 women during his teenage years, and mentioned several famous actresses to whom he was sexually attracted, thus denying the allegations.
After so many years of trying to cover up his sexual orientation, Matt married American musician Blue Hamilton in 2015, and the two men revealed on their YouTube channel on 22 December 2015 that they had adopted a two-year-old boy, Cow, then revealed on 16 July 2022 that they’d adopted a girl, Rosa.
Matt hasn’t mentioned other men whom he’s dated; he’s married to Blue Hamilton as of November 2022, and they have two adopted children.
— Ralph Lauren (@RalphLauren) November 4, 2019
Interesting facts and hobbies
Matt and his husband’s YouTube channel “Matt and Blue” today numbers nearly 400,000 subscribers, and close to 55 million views of all their videos combined; most of these feature Matt and Blue during their everyday lives.
Matt’s followed by over 220,000 people on Instagram, and there are more than 850 pictures and videos uploaded onto his account, many of which feature his husband and their pet dog.
He likes to spend his spare time fishing and climbing mountains, as well as taking part in various other outdoor activities; Matt also enjoys working out at the gym.
His favorite actors are Matthew McConaughey and Russell Crowe, and some of his favorite films include “White Boy Rick”, “The Gentlemen”, and “Free State of Jones”.
Height, eyes and wealth
Matt’s age is 40. His eyes are light blue and he has short brown hair, weighs around 165lbs (74kgs), and is 6ft (1.8m) tall.
Matt’s net worth’s been estimated at over $5 million, as of November 2022.


Looking for some great Friday afternoon or weekend reading? Follow along with F30POST member DrivenByE30 as he recounts his 17 day European Delivery ‘honyemoon’ with his F30 335i 3 series, in our most epic euro delivery journal yet. Hope your internet connection can handle this!
DrivenByE30’s F30 that he picked up was a 2012 335i Imperial Blue Luxury Line model, with 6 speed manual.
Listen to the first video / sound clip of the BMW M Performance exhaust for the 2012 F30 335i 3 Series. Official BMW Description:
Developed using state-of-the-art CAD and FEM technology, this stainless steel exhaust system enhances the sound quality and volume of the hallmark BMW inline six-cylinder engine. A unique, high-tech look is provided by two chrome-plated 80 mm exhaust tips which are laser-engraved with the M logo. Exhaust backpressure is reduced and a sporty powerful tone is heard (without the droning noise typically associated with some aftermarket exhaust systems) with the BMW M Performance Exhaust System.
The 2013 M6 Coupe (F13) is not on the market yet, but has already received an upgrade in the form of enhanced aerodynamics, now with a standard trunk lip spoiler. The trunk lip spoiler hasn’t been seen on any photos or auto show debut cars, but here are the first photos.
The 2013 M6 coupe begins production next month (July) and will begin deliveries in September.
Here are comprehensive DIY instructions for F30 3 series (and other model) owners for the coding of many electronically controlled functions, such as Auto Start Stop, DVD player in motion, folding mirrors, and a myriad of other features.
Here is a first look at the Kelleners Sport aero kit and exhaust system for the F10 M5. The cosmetic parts include a carbon fiber front spoiler lip, carbon fiber mirror covers, sideskirts, black rear bumper diffuser with carbon fiber fin, and carbon fiber trunk spoiler. Black 20″ Kelleners Hamburg wheels are fitted on the car.
For performance and sound, the Kelleners Sport full exhaust system with valve control has also been fitted. The valve system has been integrated in the rear silencer and can be opened and closed automatically, depending on the RPM and speed of the car. The valve starts in the closed mode at startup, but opens up at approximately 4000 RPM. An Export version (Sound+) is also available. The quad tips are stainless … CONTINUED
Yet another accolade for BMW. The image consulting firm, Reputation Institute, has released its RepTrack 2012, their annual reputation survey, and BMW is this year’s world’s most reputable company. The company moved up from its 4th place ranking in last year’s survey.
BMW scored a total of 80.08 % with second-placed Sony and third-placed Walt Disney scoring 79.31 % and 78.92 %, respectively. Second best automotive company was Daimler at 4th place (78.54%) while VW is ranked 8th (77.04%).
Kasper Ulf Nielsen, executive partner at Reputation Institute said: “BMW has earned the trust and respect of consumers all around the world though its consistent focus on delivering high quality in all of its actions. For a company to earn a reputation above 80 on a global level is … CONTINUED
BMW of North America Selects INRIX Real-Time Traffic Information for its Next Generation Advanced Real-Time Traffic Information Service
Two Companies Collaborate on Navigation Systems That Boost Fuel Economy While Improving Urban Mobility
NOVI, Mich., June 6, 2012 — INRIX, a leading provider of traffic information and driver services, announced at Telematics Detroit that BMW of North America, LLC has selected INRIX’s premium traffic information for next generation connected navigation systems in North America. As part of a multi-year contract, BMW is teaming with INRIX to provide drivers with real-time traffic, traffic-influenced turn-by-turn directions and alerts to accidents and other incidents along their route.
“BMW is taking in-car navigation in bold new directions,” said Bryan Mistele, CEO of INRIX. “Together, we’re shaping a future of the connected car that puts … CONTINUED
For manual BMW fans, there may be hope yet! A knock against manual transmissions now is fuel consumption (compared to the latest autos). With 7, 8 or even 9 gears, automatic and automated transmissions have an efficiency advantage as the extra gears allow for more economical gear ratios (think of really long 7th and 8th gears to improve MPG figures). A manual transmission cannot match this as the spacing of the gears for the shifter become too close to each other. But, we’ve now discovered a patent filed by BMW last year which shows that the company is exploring a manual transmission with 7 or more gears which solves these issues. Porsche by the way, also recently released a 7 speed manual in the new 911 … CONTINUED
Headed by former Brabham Racing employees, Alpha-N is a company focusing on the development of carbon body components in addition to the maintenance as of all BT vehicles (Brabham Racing). Their latest creation is the 1M RS (based on the BMW 1M coupe).
It features a ventilated carbon hood, front fascia add-on carbon lower spoilers, carbon roof, carbon luggage lid spoiler and a carbon rear fascia diffuser.
For engine performance, Alpha-N offers basic upgrades which consist of a remapped ECU, new air intake and exhaust system, all of which provide an addition 70 HP (51 kW / 69 bhp) over the serial 340 HP (250 kW / 335 bhp) for a total of 410 HP (302 kW / 404 bhp).
Other upgrades include a MAC high-performance braking system … CONTINUED