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It all started with Katy's appearance on Australian talk show Sunrise Tuesday, when she was asked to comment on her and Miley's much-publicized kiss.
"I just walked up to her to give her like a friendly girly kiss, you know, as girls do, and then she like tried to move her head and go deeper and I pulled away," she said. "God knows where that tongue has been. We don't know! That tongue is so infamous!"
Not surprisingly, Cyrus wasn't too pleased with her comments, and responded Wednesday.

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Russia reserves the right to provide Syria with state-of-the art air defense missiles, seeing it as a key deterrent against foreign intervention in the country, a top Russian official said Tuesday.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov wouldn't say whether Russia has shipped any of the long-range S-300 air defense missile systems, but added that Moscow isn't going to abandon the deal despite strong Western and Israeli criticism.
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"We understand the concerns and signals sent to us from different capitals, we realize that many of our partners are concerned about the issue," Ryabkov said, adding that "we have no reason to revise our stance."
"We believe that such steps to a large extent help restrain some `hot heads' considering a scenario to give an international dimension to this conflict," he said.
Russia has been the key ally of the Syrian regime, protecting it from the United Nations sanctions and providing it with weapons despite the civil war there that has claimed over 70,000 lives.
Moscow, however, so far has refrained from providing Damascus with the S-300s, a powerful weapon that has a range of up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) and the capability to track down and strike multiple targets simultaneously. The weapon would mean a quantum leap in Syria's air defense capability,
including against neighboring countries that oppose Assad's regime.
Ryabkov's statement comes a day after European Union's decision to lift an arms embargo to Syrian opposition. He criticized the EU decision, saying it would help "fuel" the conflict and defended the S-300 deal, saying the air defense weapons can't be used in the civil war against the opposition, which doesn't have aircraft.
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The official sailing season runs from April to October, but Dalmatia charter highly recommends considering to rent a yacht in Croatia during off season. The off - season begins in the April till May and also last from September till October.
Except quiet harbours and bays, we think there are better reasons for rent a boat in Croatia during 'shoulder season'.
The weather is always a key factor for a yacht charter in Croatia. So the spring can be just perfect time to book the sailing yachts in Trogir. Nature in Croatia, aspecially in Dalmatia at spring , will truly amaze you.This is when the greens are so strongly contrasted by the sparkling Adriatic sea. September and October in Dalmatia are also beautiful, when summer slowly giving out to the early autumn spectrum. Higher winds in autum mean less time spent using the motor, ensuring you a quiet sailing experience which is also better for the environment!
Croatian coast is the sunniest on the Mediterranean , with an average of 112 sunny days per annum. Pleasantly warm temperatures in off-season are perfect for spending time on sailing boats. The average temperatures sit around 20 degrees Celsius (68F) and 18 degrees Celsius (65F) in the sea.
The official sailing season runs from April to October, but Dalmatia charter highly recommends considering to rent a yacht in Croatia during off season. May is usually warm and sunny, with the calm weather. However, the sea is still warming up so can be a little bracing at times. But in September and October, the sea is warm enough for swimming, snorkeling and other activities.
More important is the fact that marine traffic isn't near as busy as it gets during the peak season. As for the marinas, you won't find yourself in a situation where you have to wait for a berth or that you need to be in a marina or at anchorage earlier to get that spot. There is always plenty of room, with service at the same or even higher level. This makes the whole experience less stressful.
We challenge you to step off and explore your surroundings. Instead of using your connection on Wi-Fi try to connect with the local atmosphere unique to this part of the world. Is there a better opportunity to meet ancient towns, dalmatian costume, gastronomy or culture, or you can meet new fellow sailors?
The pricing of the most the services are one more but no less worth reason to book a sailing yachts in Croatia in off season. Sailing in this period doesn't mean that you will miss out on things that make a trip to Croatia incredible; restaurants, museums and attractions are still open. But you’ll find lower prices for everything, including attractions.
From flights to the mooring costs, expect to pay less. Berth prices are lower too in this term, depending mainly on the size of the sailing boat and the choice of the marina. This includes also yacht charter prices, and don't forget discounts and special offers during the off-season. That means more EURos in your pocket.
Good deal doesn’t mean that the boats, equipment or the service aren’t still on highest level, as always through this years in Dalmatia charter.
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Renewable energy (RE) utilization is expected to increase in the coming years due to its decreasing costs and the mounting socio-political pressure to decarbonize the world’s energy systems. On the other hand, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are on track to hit the target 100 USD/kWh price in the next decade due to economy of scale and manufacturing process improvements, evident in the rise in Li-ion gigafactories. The forecast of RE and Li-ion technology costs is important for planning RE integration into existing energy systems. Previous cost predictions on Li-ion batteries were conducted using conventional learning curve models based on a single factor, such as either installed capacity or innovation activity. A two-stage learning curve model was recently investigated wherein mineral costs were taken as a factor for material cost to set the floor price, and material cost was a major factor for the battery pack price. However, these models resulted in the overestimation of future prices. In this work, the future prices of Li-ion nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) battery packs - a battery chemistry of choice in the electric vehicle and stationary grid storage markets - were projected up to year 2025 using multi-factor learning curve models. Among the generated models, the two-factor learning curve model has the most realistic and statistically sound results having learning rates of 21.18% for battery demand and 3.0% for innovation. By year 2024, the projected price would fall below the 100 USD/kWh industry benchmark battery pack price, consistent with most market research predictions. Techno-economic case studies on the microgrid applications of the forecasted prices of Li-ion NMC batteries were conducted. Results showed that the decrease in future prices of Li-ion NMC batteries would make 2020 and 2023 the best years to start investing in an optimum (solar photovoltaic + wind + diesel generator + Li-ion NMC) and 100% RE (solar photovoltaic + wind + Li-ion NMC) off-grid energy system, respectively. A hybrid grid-tied (solar photovoltaic + grid + Li-ion NMC) configuration is the best grid-tied energy system under the current net metering policy, with 2020 being the best year to deploy the investment.
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Jadon Sancho says Borussia Dortmund's 2019 DFL Supercup win could be just the start, while Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was left questioning his side's self-belief.
Jadon Sancho (Dortmund winger): "We came into this game knowing that it was going to be challenging. They won the double last year, so we tried to make a point. We’ve been working hard in pre-season, and today is proof of that. So I’m just happy for the team, and for myself, especially getting an assist and a goal. I’m just happy to get off to a good start. This might be our year!"
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Lucien Favre (Dortmund coach): "It was a tough game. Bayern had 65 per cent possession, that’s too much. But we defended well, and were very compact. We played our cards well on the counter-attack, but we lost the ball too often. We have to do better with that."
Manuel Akanji (Dortmund defender): "We put in a good performance. If we keep working on ourselves like this, I’m optimistic for the season."
Marco Reus (Dortmund captain): "You have to put everything into it, you have to play with passion and work extremely hard. We were very effective going forward today. We did not require that many chances, although we did have a few. We have to thank Marwin [Hitz] - he was fantastic between the posts today. The game isn’t a good indicator of how the season will go as both teams are still in pre-season, but it was a good game to watch with chances at both ends. We deserved to win."
Watch: Marco Reus discusses the keys to Dortmund's Supercup win
Michael Zorc (Dortmund sporting director): "Bayern were able to play through our midfield too easily, we lacked aggression there. Otherwise, we defended very well and went forward quickly. I think that, overall, we’re pretty well equipped."
Sebastian Kehl (Dortmund’s head of the licensed player division): "We’re happy. We knew the game would have a special flavor. We’ll happily take the trophy as it gives us momentum."
Manuel Neuer (Bayern captain): "I thought the first half was good, we could have scored. But through our own mistakes, such as for both goals we conceded, we let Dortmund get back into the game. If we had avoided such mistakes, there is a good chance we would have won the game. Overall, we’re still happy with how pre-season has gone."
Robert Lewandowski (Bayern striker): "After the first goal, we didn’t believe maybe 100 per cent that we could win this game. In the second half, we also had a few chances to score. So maybe we have to work on that still."
Watch: Robert Lewandowski explains where it went wrong for Bayern in the Supercup
Niko Kovac (Bayern coach): "We lost the game, and naturally we’re sad about that. I think we played a decent game, not very good, but decent. We dominated the match, and made two mistakes that BVB exploited. We didn’t take our opportunities, and that’s why we lost. We’re in our fourth week of pre-season. That was the first game in which everyone played 90 minutes, you can’t expect any more than that. I’m not unhappy. It wasn’t a great game, but we simply had to take our chances and not play to BVB’s strengths: turning over possession and counter-attacks."
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern defender): "They deserved to win, even though they weren’t better than us. You saw two quite weak teams in the first half. In the second, we came out and immediately conceded a goal. Dortmund made a lot of mistakes. The problem was that we made even more mistakes and Dortmund cashed in on them."

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"Nobody wants results like that against anybody, but we're a different team to what we were then and hopefully we've grown and we can show that this weekend".
"For sure we're going to spend", he said.
Talks were held in Amsterdam yesterday and the White Hart Lane outfit are confident a deal will be agreed this week.
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With Rose now injured, the Tottenham number 33 has a good chance to start the season well and build confidence, which would force his rival to kick his heels on the bench even when he is fit. It's thought that despite the apology the player is still keen on making a potential transfer happen, though it's doubtful that the club would part with one of their key assets this summer.
Pochettino, meanwhile, has played down concerns that playing at Wembley this season, while the construction of their new stadium is completed, will derail a title bid.
The 27-year-old England global has been a mainstay at left back for Spurs since the 2013-14 campaign, although he missed the back-end of last season after sustaining a knee injury in January. Two goals from their star summer signing striker Mounie, helping to give a 3-0 win at Selhurst Park and three points.More news: Trump faulted for not explicitly rebuking white supremacists
"Chairman Daniel Levy is working hard with the chief scout [Steve Hitchen], we are working hard to deliver and try to add the strength we need to fight in four competitions next season. We have some of them, but I don't think we will have too many new faces on the pitch, because we don't have too many, to be fair", he said.
"I don't think it's a matter to joke about because with some of the worldwide players, maybe one or two years ago, none of us knew them very well".
"Dwight Gayle was doing really well past year".
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Having enjoyed unprecedented success with Borussia Dortmund, Klopp has proved he can beat the odds before, but winning Liverpool's first title since 1990 would be the 50-year-old's finest achievement.
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I am like any other millennial: glued to her phone, immersed in the blue light that’s slowly killing my eyesight and keeping me from the next thing on my to-do list. When I’m not using the internet to catch up with my acquaintances' lives on Facebook, I’m probably on my school portal, AKA the website where I go to access class resources and discussion forums. It's the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo equivalent of an assignment drop box.
When I’m on campus, I usually type in the URL and I’m there. Boom, no problem. But one day, I went about my normal internet browser routine and I couldn’t get online. I tried Facebook. Nothing. I tried the Cal Poly domain. Nothing. Embittered by the Wi-Fi’s inability to meet my social media and academic needs, I decided to look into why I wasn’t able to connect to the server. After talking to some of the information technology services staff on campus, I uncovered the cause of the inconvenience: cyber sabotage.It turns out, Cal Poly’s firewalls, the gatekeepers of legitimate and malicious online traffic, aren’t as strong as they should be. When a school's firewalls aren’t able to perform their function, universities like mine become vulnerable to cyber attacks. On a national level, the strength of cyber security features, like cookie verification (yes Yahoo, I'm looking at you), could make or break the integrity of the accounts of billions of users. Hackers can have ties to foreign governments--just look at the recent federal indictments of Russian operatives for a 2014 breach of half a billion Yahoo accounts.
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But despite having measures in place, like the firewalls within the California State University system, my school is constantly under attack. Cal Poly Information Technology Services Deputy CIO Ryan Matteson told me the school is being attacked every hour of every day. He says, it’s simply part of being on the internet today.Hackers are targeting the school using techniques like distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, which overload websites with traffic, and cyber-crimes like phishing and spam, which use emails to attempt to steal passwords and collect credit card information. It’s not just Cal Poly that’s a target, it’s higher education in general. Universities contain large amount of sensitive information, including social security numbers, passwords and personal information. All of these educational institutions are vulnerable to cyber security attacks. Some hackers just hack for practice, according to Cal Poly computer science professor Zachary Peterson. He says universities are like guinea pigs for hackers looking to carry out their attacks on a larger scale. There’s not that much that can be done. While hacking into a computer system is illegal, criminals online are rarely caught. An attacker’s physical location is not always the same as where the computer attack comes from. From a global perspective, people initiating these attacks could come from anywhere: around the world, around the country or even a neighbor living next door. A 2014 article in our campus newspaper, the Mustang News, showed that phishing emails to Cal Poly came in from countries as far away as India, China, and Russia.When hackers escape retribution, universities are left with a muddled network and bitter Wi-Fi-less users, taking a toll on a 21st campus. Nonetheless, universities must find better ways to secure their networks. Current methods of improving university internet networks include stronger filters within firewalls, more education for campus users, and software updates. TThe problem is: software secuirty updates aren’t a bargain on a university level. While anti-virus software might cost a student $50 or so, they can cost colleges millions of dollars. The California State University System allotted 25 million dollars to maintenance and utility infrastructure needs in the 2016-17 year, but the system’s budget report did not specify how much was allotted to network security. To paint a rough sketch, a company of 30 to 50 employees may need to spend $50,000 to keep its internet security in check, according to a report by the Associated PressSo thinking back to my annoyance at not being to access my school's Wi-Fi network--what seemed to be a minor setback in my ability to take part in my daily social media activities turned out to be a microcosm for a much bigger issue: high education's cyber security pitfalls.While students like me can take small measures to protect themselves, like changing passwords and keeping computer software up to date, it's ultimately up to schools to step up and protect the personal data they gather from young people. Without proper security measures, like ways to prevent cookies from being replicated and cyber footprints from being cleared, we could all face much more severe consequences like identity and credit card theft. If they really want to better protect students (and themselves), universities will have to start treating the issue of cyber security with the same level of seriousness as the IT professionals and computer science professors they employ. Megan Schellong, 20, attends California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California.
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Riverton City Council readjusts its council district boundariesMay 30, 2022 04:57PM ● By Michael J. Jewkes
Riverton City Council districts are redone following results to the 2020 federal census. (Riverton City)
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The next decade of the city’s district map is set.
“I believe we landed on a map that will adequately and fairly represent Riverton residents for the next 10 years,” said Councilmember Tawnee McCay regarding the adoption of Ordinance No. 22-07, which accounts for the redistricting of Riverton’s five city council districts.
The new map was adopted back in February of this year marking the first change in Riverton’s city council district borders in about 10 years. According to Riverton City, “…2,700 residents out of the city’s 45,285 were moved into a new district.”
Every decade following the United States Census, all representative governments, from federal to local, are required by federal law to enact any necessary changes to account for population shifts that may have occurred during the 10 years. This governmental practice dates back to only the mid-1960s following a group of supreme court cases regarding equal representation.
Two legendary court rulings account for the routine changes in council districts. First, Wesberry v. Sanders (1964), which coined the term, “as nearly equal as possible,” when ruling on the topic of congressional districts within each state. “…[districts] must be so close in population that they essentially are equal in population,” says the National Conference of State Legislatures.
The second case came in the same year. Reynolds v. Sims (1964) ruled that the same concept established in Wesberry v. Sanders was to apply to all other legislative bodies. From the state legislature all the way down to a local city council, all must strive to be as equal as possible in representing their population.
As for Riverton, the changes have not been substantial; however, they have had an impact on thousands of residents. Some council members have had their districts grown like McCay’s, whose western-most boundary was extended to Mountain View Corridor to include the Western Springs neighborhood. Despite this extension, McCay’s district remains under the ideal population of 9,057 residents per district in account of growing subdivisions within her district borders.
Other councilmembers districts were reduced to adjust for imminent growth. Councilmember Sheldon Stewart has long held the largest district as far as population. Stewart’s district boundaries were also reduced to include a population decrease to account for multiple subdivisions that are expected to grow in the coming years including: the Edge Homes’ Mountain Ridge development and the SALT Village Lofts at Mountain View Village.
Redistricting can be an arduous process. “Partisan bickering” and “gerrymandering” are common phrases that normally accompany redistricting. Mayor Trent Staggs described this year’s redistricting process slightly differently saying, “The redistricting process went very smoothly this year,” he said, continuing, “I appreciate Councilmember McCay’s leadership in proposing new boundary lines and the other councilmembers for working together to approve a map which I think will serve our city well.”Redistricting of the city council districts is in response to the F


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Porter, 22, has been out due to the league’s Health and Safety protocol since Dec. 29 and has missed Denver’s last 10 games. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Thursday that Porter had to clear a cardio exam to return to play from the protocols.
Denver selected Porter with the 14th pick in 2018. He sat out the 2018-19 season because of a back injury but played a big role in Denver advancing to the Western Conference finals last season inside the NBA bubble.
Porter has flashed his potential earlier this season as he averaged 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds in the four games he played.
As the Nuggets (7-7) start a five-game road swing at Phoenix, they are eager to see what they can do at full strength with Porter back.
“We are on the right path, now that we are back to a full team,” power forward JaMychal Green said Thursday. “Once [Porter] gets to jell with us and we get that chemistry with him, I think we will be unstoppable.”
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Climb the Arc de Triomphe
Step one: take the Paris metro to Charles de Gaulle-Etoile. Step two: walk towards the large arch in front of you. That's about all the directions you need for the Arc de Triomphe, although if you just look at it from ground level you're missing out. Climbing the Arc is a lot quicker than joining the huge queues for the Eiffel Tower, and in my opinion the views are better—for a start, you get to actually look at The Iron Lady herself. The day we went it was misty and only the triangular base of the tower could be seen—the rest vanished spookily into the clouds. Even better is the view of Paris's grand avenues—Champs-Élysées included—that spider out from the arch: awesome by day, twinkly by night. It's good value and we happened to go on Armistice Day when the wreaths laid by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier made a particularly poignant sight.
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While you are standing across from the L'Arc de Triomphe and as you try to figure out how you are going to navigate the Champes Elysees, look for tunnel which will take you underneath the Champs Elysees to the Arc De triomphe. The Champs Elysees is one of the busiest streets in Paris and the drivers on the Champs Elysees drive very quickly. Worth a visit and definitely a must do in Paris, perhaps even at 3 am in the morning.
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DEHRADUN: Making a fresh case for capping for capping the number of tourists visiting the Uttarakhand Himalayas, a number of photographs and videos of tourists stranded on the trekking route to the Tungnath temple, went viral on various social media platforms on Wednesday.Voicing concern, environmentalists suggested that the number of visitors to ecologically fragile areas such as glaciers and shrines in eco-sensitive areas be capped.
Shekhar Pathak, an environment activist to be conferred with the Padma Shree, said, “The government must understand that the extent of traffic in glaciers and eco-sensitive shrines needs to be controlled, as these are sensitive sites. Carbon footprint and piling waste risk damage to such ecologically-fragile places.”The outrage sweeping the social media started after Rahul Sharma, a young trekker from New Delhi, posted a photograph and a video, titled ‘Traffic jam in Tunganath’, on his Facebook page, on February 23.
The picture and video has been shared by thousands of netizens since. Many took to social media to say that there was a similar queue of visitors bidding to scale Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak, last year.
The Tungnath shrine, in Rudrprayag district, is about 250 km from Dehradun and is located at a height of 12,073 ft from ground level. One has trek more than 5 km to reach the temple.Yash, social media user, posted, “Govt should apply daily visit limit here.”However, Mangesh Ghildiyal, DM, Rudraprayag, said, “We have all measures in place to deal with any situation. The so-called jam may have been because of the weekend when more people happen to visit the shrine.”


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From New York to Paris, bars to boutiques, here are some of the best places for spotting a supermodel.
New York City
Spotted: Adriana Lima, CariDee English
This fashion-inspired club, which opened in April, draws in the supes with its illuminated catwalk reminiscent of ones found in the Fashion Week tents, where New York Fashion Week is held every spring and fall. Grab a seat on one of the banquettes lining the runway, sip one the club’s signature Macintosh Martinis–a blend of Grey Goose, Bacardi Big Apple, fresh lemon, lime and Red Alize–and see if you can match faces in the crowd to their head shots on the wall.
For more information, visit www.runwaynyc.com.
New York City
Spotted: Helena Christensen, Gemma Ward
Many models call the narrow streets and hip boutiques of Manhattan’s West Village home, maneuvering their narrow hips and beau physiques into such shops as Butik. Owned by supermodel Helena Christensen, it stocks an eponymous clothing line and lesser-known labels from Scandinavia (including Stellanova), as well as chocolates, flowers and antiques.
New York City
Spotted: Liya Kibede
Media types tend to frequent this not-officially-open restaurant, owned by Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter. But along with the fashion editors come the fashion designers and supermodels. Reservations are nil, but if you get there early and grab a seat at the teensy bar, you’re sure to catch a glimpse of some big names.
Hôtel de Crillon
Spotted: Lauren Bush, Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Jerry Hall
Built for Louis XV in 1758, this marble palace–where Marie Antoinette went for her music lessons–not only beds many a model, it’s also home to Michelin-starred restaurant Les Ambassadeurs and to a Sonya Rykiel-designed Piano Bar.
For more information, visit www.crillon.com.
Murano Urban Resort
Spotted: Darla Baker
Murano Urban Resort, in the neighborhood of Le Marais, is the perfect spot for an afternoon cocktail, preferably made with one of over 130 kinds of vodka. Models warm their spindly legs before the front room’s “endless” fireplace–the perfect spot for a nightcap if you plan on staying in one of the resort’s all-white, ’60s-mod suites.
For more information, visit www.muranoresort.com.
Le Paris Paris
Spotted: Agyness Deyn, Helena Christensen
The fashion elite tend to throw parties at this red velvet-lined club–Helena Christensen danced away after the opening of her photography exhibit at Paris boutique Colette. And last March, designer Giles Deacon brought along London’s East End haute-hipster crowd, including “it” model Agyness Deyn, for a night of vitamin-rich debauchery. Looking cool is essential for admission–think skinny pants and dark eye makeup.
For more information, visit www.leparisparis.com.
Quattro Gastronomia Italiana
Spotted: Karolina Kurkova
Nicola Siervo’s Italian eatery might serve hearty portions, but that’s not keeping stick-thin models away. Not only is the decor pleasing–tea lights line the bar, while the end-to-end tables are covered in fine ecru linens in front of caramel-colored leather banquettes–the food itself has garnered rave reviews from both local and national publications. Try the eggplant parmesan, or splurge on the $47 Milanese breaded veal chop.
Spotted: Alessandra Ambrosio, Gisele Bundchen
Another one of Nicola Siervo’s hot spots, Mokai is where Victoria’s Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated her 26th birthday in the lounge. The club is named after the New Zealand canyon where Lord of the Rings was filmed; of course, we can presume most models are beckoned by the promise of privacy, and not the Tolkien reference.
For more information, visit www.mokaimiami.com.
Spotted: Hilary Rhoda, Gemma Ward, Sasha Pivovarova
The newest of the Miami nightclubs, Set is extremely difficult to get into, so have your game face on when trying to cross the velvet rope. This April, the space, created by Miami interior designer Francois Frossard, played host to a hoard of supermodels for the Sony Ericsson Open kick-off party.
For more information, visit www.setmiami.com
The Met Bar
Spotted: Kate Moss
Not particularly new, but always popular amongst the glitterati–particularly Kate Moss’ Primrose Hill crowd–The Met Bar at the Metropolitan Hotel on London’s Old Park Lane stays cool with leather furnishings, classic cocktails and late hours. Unlike most bars in London (other than full-on nightclubs), it stays open until 3 a.m.
For more information, visit www.metropolitan.co.uk.
Spotted: Nadja Auermann, Elle McPherson
As with all of Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurants, celebrities, including sushi-loving supermodels, are never far away.
For more information, visit www.noburestaurants.com.
The Cuckoo Club
Spotted: Petra Nemcova, Kate Moss
London’s clubs tend to have a longer shelf-life than those in New York or Los Angeles. The Cuckoo Club fits that mold, as it’s been the hottest club in the city for well over a year now. Models love the self-proclaimed “rock-chic” vibe downstairs–resident DJs spin classics from The Rolling Stones to The Stone Roses. Upstairs, the V.I.P room, decked out in sumptuous purple fabrics lining mahogany banquettes, is perfect for London Fashion Week after-parties.
For more information, visit www.thecuckooclub.com.

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A few months ago, Lenovo owned Motorola introduced their new budget offerings, the Moto E4. The 4th generation of the Moto E
Motorola has been known for releasing its smartphones in the budget range and the company has just released a new smartphone series
Android 8.0 Oreo has been out for more than a couple of weeks at this point. But considering the trend for updates on Android, it might
Motorola launched the flagship smartphone from the company in its recently launched Moto Z series, the Moto Z2 Force earlier this year.
Moto Z Play was Motorola’s mid range device from last year and it received a lot of positive reviews for its 2-day battery life
Lenovo-owned Motorola has taken the wraps off the Moto Z2 Force, the successor to last year’s flagship modular smartphones the
Lenovo owned Motorola has finally started rolling out the official Android 7.1.1 Nougat update to its first modular smartphone, the
If you’ve ever used a Motorola device, you would have probably noticed how light and fast the stock Gallery app is. It also


MidnightBSD is a BSD-derived operating system developed with desktop users in mind. It includes all the software you'd expect for your daily tasks — email, web browsing, word processing, gaming, and much more.
With a small community of dedicated developers, MidnightBSD strives to create an easy-to-use operating system everyone can use, freely. Available for x86, AMD64 and as Virtual Machines.
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pam_krb5 authenticates the user by essentially running kinit(1) with the password, getting a `ticket-granting ticket' (tgt) from the Kerberos KDC (Key Distribution Center) over the network, as a way to verify the password.
Normally, the system running the pam_krb5 module will also have a keytab, a key provisioned by the KDC. The pam_krb5 module will use the tgt to get a service ticket and validate it against the keytab, ensuring the tgt is valid and therefore, the password is valid.
However, if a keytab is not provisioned on the system, pam_krb5 has no way to validate the response from the KDC, and essentially trusts the tgt provided over the network as being valid.
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If you are into lego or similar JMbricklayer should be a place you stop and take a look at, last year we checked out the 3-in-1 medieval weapon and it sits nicely on one of my window ledges today, this time around they have tuned things up a bit and have a bit more tech involved and a tougher challenge and for those who like nature this is a chameleon.
This guy is really cool but you will of course need some spare time to sit down and get this one done as there is more parts to it and has lots of detail in it and when you see the finished product you will be happy you spent those hours sitting down and it took me a whole day with breaks in between to get the job done.
The model includes a rainforest inspired base and a chameleon that hugs on the trunk. The reptile’s pose freezes in a moment of prey capture, with its head slightly lifted and tail coiled, as its tongue snatches an unlucky butterfly, soon to become the chameleon’s satisfying meal.
Mechanical & Crystal Sides
1. Boasts extensive technic elements, such as the pin connectors that enable poseable limbs, and visible hose and tube pieces that simulate transfer device;
2. the custom-crafted shell elements feature a layer of iridescent color and engraved textures, recreating the real skin.
Illumination & Flexible Tail
3. Flick the switch to unleash the vibrant green glow, and more enchanting light effect can be watched in the darkness;
4. Composed of multiple small parts connected by ball joints, the articulated design allows it to curl up or extend straight
Hunting Tongue & Rotatable Eye
5. Made of a few curved tail elements, but their blue transparent color and exaggerated length bring a visually striking impression;
6. Like the real life counterpart does, the eyeball is able to rotate 360 degree to show various expressions.
Graceful Mysterious Mechanical
The Designer Speaks – The set comes with interesting facts about the chameleon on display and the story from the set designer. He tells us “Chameleons are so graceful and mysterious creatures in the world. Their intricate details and ability to change colors and blend with the surroundings sparked an passion within my heart. Thus, the project was made, also combined with the most popular mechanical style.”
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Vogue's April issue profiles luminaries from the fashion world. Image credit: Vogue
By Danny Parisi
Vogue magazine's latest issue is exploring the dreamers who have shaped the world’s fashion industry, profiling Christopher Bailey of Burberry, among other luminaries of the fashion world, along with newer voices.
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You come from dust, you walk the dust, you go back to dust.
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One Day Journal, Issue #1
Galavant Magazine Issue Nº2—Believers
Based on palindromes and antimetaboles
In collaboration with The Gentlemen’s Press
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US oil giant Exxon Mobil, Saudi Aramco, and Sinopec announced in China Friday two joint ventures worth about $5 billion to operate 750 service stations and a petrochemical refinery in China.
The announcement of the project, Exxon Mobil’s largest single investment in China, marked the culmination of 12 years of preparations, according to the US Company.
"It is our biggest project so far in China," Sarah Du, a Beijing-based Exxon Mobil spokeswoman, said.
"Developing this type of joint venture is a very complicated process and Fujian is the most complex so far in China due to the nature of its integrated business," she said.
In a joint statement, the companies called the two joint ventures "the first fully-integrated refining, petrochemicals, and fuels marketing project with foreign participation in China."
The refining joint venture, which will start operations in early 2009, will expand one that already existed in the southeastern province of Fujian between Sinopec and the Fujian government.
It will lead to a tripling of the production of refined Saudi Arabian crude to 240,000 barrels per day, the statement said.
A joint venture co-owned by Sinopec, China’s top refiner, has a 50 percent stake in the venture, while Exxon Mobil and Saudi Aramco each have 25 percent.
The second joint venture will operate some 750 service stations and a network of terminals across Fujian province, according to the statement.
Sinopec holds a 55 percent stake in the service station venture, with Exxon Mobil and Saudi Aramco each holding 22.5 percent.
The partnership, which aims to meet China’s rapidly growing demand for petroleum products and petrochemicals, also includes a long-term crude supply agreement with Saudi Aramco, the statement said.
The three companies said the government had approved both joint ventures. A breakdown for the investment for each of the ventures was not provided.
"It will … boost the development of China’s petrochemical industry and contribute to the economic development of Fujian province," the statement said.
(Middle East Times & AFP)


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Toldervy John : Strange visions, and wonderful revelations. Appearing to Mr. Dominicus, a carver in White Friers. : With the strange voice and speeches of sundry spirits and apparitions; and the manner how they appeared in several shapes, to the great admiration and astonishment of all spectators. Also, the several commands given to John Tolderry [sic], by several apparitions and spirits; being a great discovery of the wicked plots, dangerous practises, and malicious endeavours of a generation of men both in city and country, to subvert all civil government both in church and state. Together, with their mad pranks and ridiculous actions and gestures, enough to amaze any sober Christians. Published with the approbation of divers orthodox divines.
Toldervy John Snare Broken : The naked truth laid open, against vvhat is amiss: or, may be mis-interpreted, : in those two bookes: the one, entituled, The foot out of the snare; and the other, The snare broken. Together with a word of invitation to all who are estranged to the true faith, that they would hear and receive the word of truth, which makes free the Israel of God. / Set forth by me John Toldervy.; Toldervy, John.
Toleration Controversial Literature : A brief refutation of the errors tolleration, erastianism, independency and separation : delivered in some sermons from I Job. 4. I, preach'd in the year 1652 : to which are added four sermons preach'd on several occasions / by Mr. James Fergusson ...; Fergusson, James,
Toleration Not To Be Abused : Short reflections upon a pamphlet entituled Toleration not to be abused : in a letter to a friend : wherein it is proved that it is the duty of Presbyterians to make use of the liberty granted them by His Majesties most gracious declaration of the 15. of March, 1671/2 : and that it is no sinful separation, nor contrary to Presbyterian principles (whatever is in that pamphlet suggested to the contrary) for those who are called Presbyterians to preach to, and meet in congregations distinct from the parochial assemblies, under present circumstances.
Toll Captain : A display of the headpiece and codpiece valour of the most renowned Colonel Robert Jermy : late of Bafield in the county of Norfolk, esquire, with his son Captain Toll by his side, now on their way for New-England. Or the lively description of a dead-hearted fellow, to the tune of a turd, or the black-smith.
Toll Roads England : The turnpike age : [documents and illustrations reproduced in facsimile from the collection in the Museum & Art Gallery, Wardown Park, Luton] / illustrations by W.H. Pyne ; text by G. Gray ; compiled and written by Peter Smith.; Luton Museum and Art Gallery.

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Your death won’t come easily. Introducing Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice, a fantastical, dark and twisted new gameplay experience from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series.
Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, and published by Activision, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a third-person, action-adventure game with RPG elements. The single-player game puts players in the protagonist role of a hard-hearted warrior whose mission is to rescue his master, a young lord who is the descendant of an ancient bloodline, and exact revenge on his arch nemesis. Set in the re-imagined world of late 1500s Sengoku Japan; a brutal, bloody period of constant life-and-death conflict, in Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice you are the “one-armed wolf,” a disgraced and disfigured warrior rescued from the brink of death.
In the game, players come face-to-face with larger than life foes; unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and powerful ninja abilities to blend stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral head-to-head combat in a bloody confrontation.
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Laval s David Lemieux puts NABO title on line against Curtis Stevens
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David Lemieux of Laval, right, throws a right at Glen Tapia during the NABO middleweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena on May 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christian Petersen / Getty Images
Former International Boxing Federation middleweight champion David Lemieux returns to the ring March 11 in upstate New York against American Curtis Stevens.
The 12-round bout, to be staged at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, will be televised by HBO as part of its Boxing After Dark series.
Lemieux, from Laval, has a record of 36-3 with 32 knockouts. He’ll be attempting to defend his North American Boxing Organization 160-pound title against Stevens, who hails from Brooklyn. Stevens, a former North American Boxing Federation champ, has a record of 29-5 with 21 KOs.
Lemieux is coming off successive victories against Glen Tapia and Cristian Fabian Rios. Lemieux managed to stop Tapia, who’s trained by the legendary Freddie Roach, in the fourth round.
“The time for talking is done,” Lemieux stated in a news release. “After many long months of hearing Curtis yell about all the things he’s going to do in the ring, I’m really looking forward to shutting his mouth March 11. I’ve told everyone my goal is to once again become middleweight champion of the world. Curtis is in the way and I’m going to go right through him.”
Stevens also has won his last two bouts. He recorded a thunderous knockout against previously undefeated Patrick Teixeira last May, followed by a unanimous decision against James de la Rosa.
“The wait is finally over,” Stevens said in a news release. “No more talking. My hands will do the talking on March 11.”
Lemieux, 28, captured the vacant IBF title with a unanimous decision against Hassan N’Dam at the Bell Centre in June 2015, recording a unanimous decision. But Lemieux then lost the crown in his first defence, the following October, when he was stopped in the eighth round by Gennady Golovkin at Madison Square Garden.
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Kinda Armchair Carved in The Makonde Style, in Mongongo Wood, One Piece
Hand carved from a single piece of mongongo wood by our much-regretted African carver, the Kinda armchair is an utterly valuable piece of furniture. Both for the type of wood used, for the craftsmanship of the carving in the Makonde style with all its specific elements, and for its functionality.
It is not only a piece of African art, but also a piece of furniture you can be used either at home or in the office. Wherever you feel it has a place to enjoy authentic African art in a European design defined by refinement and good taste.
Strong short reasons to have it:
- Unique piece of furniture
- Unique concept
- Special design: mix of African art and British/European design
- High quality
- Fine details expressing elements of tribal life
- Long-term investment
About the artwork:
- Wood: mongongo (one piece)
- Artist: Fharasisi Amblosi (deceased)
- Team involved: 7 members
- Completion time: over 12 months
- Carving style: Makonde
- Upholstery: yes
- High backrest
- Height: 165 cm
- Width: 75 cm
- Weight: 80 Kg
Good to know: By purchasing any Venda Art product, you are supporting us in our efforts to help as many vulnerable people in Africa as possible, both through healthcare, access to education and support in improving their quality of life. Us, and those who will benefit from your help through us, thank you!


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This is a 66-thousand jump from last week's 308,000 claims, and 62-thousand higher than the 312,000 claims that economists had been predicting.
It is also the highest number of claims reported in the past six months.
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Wonders of India
India has been famous all around the world for its several wonders and numerous of naturally affluent locations and wonderful tourist places that can better be called as wonders of India. Wonders of India are Taj Mahal , Ajanta Ellora , Khajuraho , Mahabodhi Temple - Bodh Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple - Bodh Gaya, Golden Temple , Konark - Sun Temple and as Eco locations like Kerala and Goa beaches, Desert of Thar, Ganga Ghats, Dal lake and Sambhar lake, Himalaya valley and Nilgiri range of hills, Tea garden of Darjeeling, holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna and Brahmputra are few to name among the heaps of Eco wonders of India. These locations are origin to many sightseeing tourist places which has become some of the most sought after destination for tourist all over the world
At the height of our civilization, our technological development, our social and material complexity, all signs point to progress, we often think. And yet, all is not as it seems and once in a while it occurs to us to look into the past to discover our future.
Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, (on account of its scenic beauty and golden coating for English speaking world), is named after Hari(God) the temple of God. The Sikhs all over the world, daily wish to pay visit to Sri Amritsar and to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in their Ardas.
Jaisalmer Fort is a monument worth visiting and worth retaining in your conscious mind. Like various other cities of Rajasthan, in Jaisalmer too you will find different facets of its own glorious heritage. Though you can find historical monuments scattered all over the city, the Jaisalmer Fort will immediately command your attention. Made of sand stones and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure amidst sands.
Konark is one of the well known tourist attractions of Orissa. Konark, Konark houses a colossal temple dedicated to the Sun God. Even in its ruined state it is a magnificient temple reflecting the genius of the architects that envisioned and built it. Bhubaneshwar, Konark and Puri constitute the Golden triangle of Orissa, visited in large numbers by pilgrims and tourists.
Madurai or "the city of nectar" is the oldest and second largest city of Tamil Nadu. This city is located on Vaigai River and was the capital of Pandyan rulers. The Pandyan king, Kulasekhara had built a gorgeoustemple around which he created a lotus shaped city. It has been a center of learning and pilgrimage, for centuries. Legend has it that the divine nectar falling from Lord Shiva's locks gave the city its name - 'Madhurapuri', now known as "Madurai".
Nalanda, where ruins of the great ancient university have been excavated, is situated at a distance of 90 km. in the south east of Patna by road. The ruins extend over a large area and represent only a part of the extensive establishment. There are many versions of what the term Nalanda means. One is that Nalam means Lotus and Da means to give. Both combined together, Nalanda means Giver of Lotus. Since Lotus is supposed to represent knowledge, Nalanda means Giver of Knowledge.
Red Fort, Delhi
Red Fort, Delhi Delhi's famous Red Fort is known by that name because of the red stone with which it is built and it is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world. India's history is also closely linked with this fort. It was from here that the British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the three century long Mughal rule. It was also from its ramparts that the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawharlal Nehru, announced to the nation that India was free form colonial rule.
Taj Mahal, Agra
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
Tawang Monastery stands atop a mountain, 3300 Meters high, overlooking the Tawang Chhu Valley. It is over 350 years old, and is the fountainhead of the spiritual life for the followers of the Gelupa Sect of the Mahayana School of Buddhism, which is followed by the Monpa, and Sherdukpen tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Surrounded by lofty peaks of over 4000 Meters in elevation, it is built like a fortress and can house over 500 monks.


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Ariana Grande just couldn't wait for Throwback Thursday to come around in order for her to post some precious baby pics! The "Break Free" singer took to Twitter to share some holiday themed photos from her early childhood. Ari has been teasing fans, saying that these photos are connected to a big announcement she's going to share very soon. Can we just point out that her outfit features none other than Mickey Mouse?!
Any guesses to what Ariana is going to announce? Tell us in the comments!


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1/4 right hand side view of the Lockheed Model 3 Air Express without cowling, a civilian aircraft, on the ground.
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A seamless carpet texture with a level loop pile surface. The image represents a physical area of 600 x 543 mm (23.6 x 21.4 inches) in total.
The level piles in this low density carpet are short and tight, much like a Berber carpet, with puffy loops and a clear, strong, white warp fabric. The style used to create the loops in carpets can be random or create a pattern, which in this case is very linear and rigid, where the low pile nature and ribbed threading is similar to that of an Oxford weave. The loops are created by threading the yarn, usually a more durable, cost efficient synthetic or blended material in contrast to the wools used in tapestries and carpets of old, through the backing layer. The low density and comparative sparsity of loops adds durability as their short length make it harder to pull or unthread, while giving the a more level, smooth appearance than multi-level loop pile constructions as all of the pile are the same, short length. Loop threaded carpets typically feel harsher and less cosy, but require less maintenance and are more suitable for users and visitors with dust and/or pet allergies due to collecting less dirt and are ideal for areas such as hotel lobbies, office foyers or shop and retail unit floors due to their more robust construction. Moderately low in density, this carpet is suited to reasonably busy, low foot-traffic areas in domestic and light commercial settings. The warm, welcoming, homely tones are similar to and may be used to compliment natural timbers and woven fabrics such as jute or burlap, with a strong orthogonal grain created by the banding of the troughs between the raised tops of the loops and the lower areas of fabric. Creams and pinks create a light, airy feel for this level loop pile carpet, where the neutral creams and pastel browns characterise a material which can be used to tie complex colour and pattern schemes together, providing a calm and light background, or to compliment other natural, organic colours, textures and aesthetics. The light colours aid in the creation of bright, open spaces and allow this carpet to be used successfully in combination with a wide variety of textures, tones and patterns in homes, hotels, cafés, restaurants and other relaxed, lounge-like hospitality environments.
This image is seamless, meaning it can be tiled repeatedly for use in architectural drawings and 3D models. It can be used as a SketchUp texture, Revit material or imported into Photoshop for use in 2D illustrations. You can download a high resolution version of this texture and a matching bump map or CAD hatch (compatible with AutoCAD and Revit) using Architextures Create with a Pro Subscription.


Fuel-Efficiency Drive Is Seen Sending Ships to Scrapyard
Increasing fuel-economy standards may lead to rising demolition of oil tankers as charterers favor efficient ships and owners try to save money on fuel, according to E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd.
“Owners today are caught between environmental issues and trying to make money in a prolonged market slump,” the London- based shipbroker said in an e-mailed report today. “The screw is tightening on the less efficient tankers which could result in even more tonnage consigned to the scrapyards.”
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Bert and Rocky's emulates classic ice cream and candy parlors, with a variety of treats to choose from. Their chocolates are handmade and available individually, and the shop also sells mass-produced candy such as M&Ms. Their ice cream parlor serves shakes and frozen yogurt as well as ice cream, available in waffle cones, sugar cones and disposable bowls. The cozy atmosphere emphasizes the family-owned dynamic typical of the Claremont Village, and seating is available both inside and out on the nearby sidewalk. The shop stands on the corner of Yale and Bonita Avenues, just across the street from Rhino Records.
In the late 1940's, Evelyn Overton began selling cheesecakes out of her small shop in Detroit. Since then, The Cheesecake Factory has grown to a successful nation-wide chain of restaurants featuring - what else? - cheesecakes! Come for a meal (a relaxing brunch, lunch, or dinner), or just a slice of cheesecake. Menu items include salads, sandwiches, pizzas, omelettes, pastas, steaks, and of course desserts.
The Donut Man located in Glendora, Los Angeles, is a small bakery offering a large variety of donuts, as well as items like donut holes, bear claws, cinnamon rolls, chocolate bars, buttermilk bars, cakes, cream puffs and their specialty tiger tails. Choose from the overwhelming selection of donuts which includes flavors like cream cheese, peanut butter, maple glazed, devil's food, raspberry, lemon and chocolate glazed. Their renowned seasonal strawberry donuts are a popular favorite and are made with fresh fruit. Stop in to indulge your sweet tooth or simply pick up a donut and coffee to go.

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Chennai, India – 04 January 2023: SWITCH Mobility Ltd (‘SWITCH’), the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle company, will be present at Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida, to showcase its market leading products and technologies for the global market. Participating for the first time at the eminent Auto Expo between 13-18 January 2023 in Hall No. 12, Stall No. N15, SWITCH will be unveiling a range of concept vehicles from the all-new IeV series, catering to last mile and mid mile mobility applications and a new range of electric buses in the EiV series. Strengthening the electric bus line-up at the Expo, will also be an open top variant of SWITCH EiV 22, India’s first electric double decker. Designed, developed and manufactured in India, utilizing SWITCH’s global electric bus experience, SWITCH EiV 22 is equipped with the latest technology, ultra-modern design, highest safety and best-in-class comfort features.
Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer - SWITCH Mobility Ltd. said, “SWITCH is committed to democratizing zero carbon transportation through cutting-edge products and technologies, to transform the rapidly growing mobility sector. The Auto Expo is the ideal platform for companies to showcase next generation products with future-ready technology to connect with customers and partners. As we are coming together after 4 years to share the best innovation in the industry, SWITCH will be showcasing innovative concepts and variants of the all-new IeV series and EiV series, that offer the best value proposition with exceptional passenger comfort and convenience. These products have been designed, based on deep customer insights and the future mobility needs of the country’’.
Since its inception in April 2021, SWITCH Mobility has grown significantly, having clocked over 55 million electric kilometers globally; delivering on key strategic milestones in support of its mission: to enrich lives through green mobility, delivering cleaner, smarter journeys that are accessible to all.


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Loctite 6300 50 ml x12 pcs green anaerobic glue for mounting bearings and coaxial parts, high strength, white safety data sheet - no hazardous substances in the composition, low viscosity, resistant to high temperatures
Loctite 6300 is a one-component adhesive for fixing coaxial joints, has a white MSDS and good thermal resistance.
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Loctite 6300 is a hard-demountable adhesive for fixing coaxial joints. The product has a white safety data sheet - no hazardous substances in the composition.
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|Application||Fixing coaxial parts|
- Color : Green
- Max gap size: 0.15 mm
- Operating temperature range: -55 to + 180 ° C
- Tensile shear strength: > 15 N / mm2
- time for steel: 10 min
- Thixotropic product: No
- Chemical basis:methacrylate
- Fixing / skinning time:10 min.
- Maximum working temperature:+180 ° C
- Minimum working temperature:-55 ° C

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Obsidian And Allods Online Devs Making "Skyforge"
Hmm, here's a thing. An announcement has been made at Russian game convention KRI, saying that Obsidian and the Allods team Astrum Nival are going to be making a new MMO, the trailer for which you can see below. Sadly it's in Russian, which I do not speak. Anyone able to give us the gist?
The game is called Skyforge and Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart described it as “interesting and promising.” It's certainly interesting. The game appears to be a sequel, of sorts, to Allods, and it seems as if Obsidian will be helping out with the making the game - which was announced originally in May 2012 - appear "promising" to European and North American audiences. We'll hear more about this in the next couple of weeks, no doubt.


The Jezabels – Prisoner
Prisoner (Bonus Disk Edition)
Prisoner starts out so strong, with the brilliant, Easy to Love. The problem is that when this was the one track that made me want to listen to the album and when it is the one that kick starts it all off, you kind of have expectations. It’s nothing unusual. That’s exactly what that lead single’s job is: to put the best foot forward, to give an impression of what to expect. You’re probably wondering why then this is a problem? Well, it is for The Jezabels, because it’s just like that comedy trailer you saw at the cinema…. you know the one where they’ve used all of the best bits to get you there and the rest is rather a little under par. This is that film, in album format.
The second song, Endless Summer, still holds some interest, but it’s just nothing great. It’s a little bit nondescript, for other bands this might have been their best track, but for The Jezabels, I expected more. This feels pale, too mellow and actually too pretty for them. It does tell me it’s an acoustic version, so I of course went to find the original version. Much Better! I don’t care much for this acoustic version I don’t know why it’s on the album version I have. I think I will be re-building this album track by track.
Hurt Me is a track that is, thankfully, in it’s original state. It’s piano softness versus drumming violence gives a fantastic rift to a track that could have sounded a little safe (please don’t let them give us an acoustic version of this). It’s a great track where the vocals really cut through it all. I really enjoy the energy of this track and the way it flows. The percussion doesn’t punctuate it but drives it on and on and on and it’s almost relentless yet still builds to a blow out at the end. If it wasn’t for the fact that I was already so in love with Easy To Love then I think this would have been my favourite track.
Live versions. Live versions are for those bands who really have got their live act down to faultless performance, or at least when it adds interest. The live versions on this album make me not want to go and see a band who I may otherwise may well have wanted to go and watch live. I get that this is the Bonus Disk Edition, but Bonus, implies something worth really having. I’m just not getting that. I think this album would be best left alone, in it’s original state, without mediocre, and almost at times, bland, versions of perfectly good edgy pop tracks.


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The Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliate Coachella Valley Firebirds refused to give up. Down 3-1 hitting the 3rd period of Game-3 in Hersey, Pennsylvania against the Bears, the Firebirds stormed back to tie the game 4-4.
In overtime, top Kraken prospect defenseman Ryker Evans, the 3rd-leading scorer overall in the Calder Cup playoffs, rang the potential game-winner off the post midway through overtime.
Minutes later on a rebound, Riley Sutter banged home a rebound to give the Bears the win and put them back in the series. The home team has now won each of the first three games following shut-out victories in Games 1 and 2 for the Firebirds in Coachella Valley.
When the Bears killed off a delay-of-game penalty midway through the 3rd period while leading the game 4-2, it appeared they might have a victory wrapped up in regulation. The Firebirds had other ideas.
When Coachella Valley forward Ville Petman got tripped at 14:16, his club would capitalize on their fourth and final power play. Cameron Hughes lit the lamp at 15:26 to cut matters to 4-3. With goalie Joey Daccord on the bench and the extra Firebirds attacker on the ice, Hughes would score again to tie the game with 51-seconds remaining on a backhand feed from Kole Lind.
Lind, the former Vancouver Canucks 2nd-round draft pick and Kraken NHL expansion draft acquisition, leads the Calder Cup playoffs with 21 assists and 28 points.
To go with his two 3rd-period goals, Hughes had an assist on Brogan Rafferty’s 1st-period goal that tied the game 1-1 at 18:29. Rafferty returned the favor with an assist in the 3rd. Jimmy Schuldt had two assists.
Coachella Valley ended up out-shooting Hershey 37-30 and went 2-for-4 on the power play. The Bears went 2-for-5.
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Asparagus And Lemon Cream PastaFrom lollya 9 years ago
- 1 14 ounce box of whole grain pasta (or fresh or regular) shopping list
- 1 lb asparagus, cleaned, ends snapped and cut into 1 1/2 pieces or so shopping list
- 1 Tbsp butter shopping list
- 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream shopping list
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock shopping list
- 1 lemon, for juice and zest shopping list
- fresh cracked pepper or lemon pepper - to taste (i use a ton) shopping list
- garlic salt - to taste (again, i'm a salt fiend so I use alot) shopping list
- 3/4 cup of fresh grated parmesan shopping list
- chopped flat-leaf parsley to sprinkle on top shopping list
- fresh parmesan shavings for top shopping list
How to make it
- Bring your pasta water to a boil
- Shallow boil your asparagus - put all it in a pot and cover with 1/2 cup vegetable stock, boil until tender, then add butter, set aside
- While waiting for that pour your heavy cream into a deep frying pan
- Add your remaining 1 cup of stock and microplane the full lemon for zest, bring to a rolling simmer.
- Whisk in about 3/4 the juice from the lemon
- Add the fresh grated parmesan and reduce heat, stir until melted and every so often for around 8 minutes or until thickened.
- Back to the pasta, your water should be boiling, toss the pasta in and boil to al dente according to box
- When sauce thickens add asparagus, cracked pepper and gralic salt.
- When pasta is done, drain it and toss it into the pan, Use tongs to turn the sauce into the pasta
- Top with chopped parsley and fresh shaved parmesan
- If you are me, add more salt and lots more pepper cause you're a freak like that.
- Get that last squeeze of lemon over your pasta to add brightness


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The Quintland Sisters (Paperback)
William Morrow Paperbacks, 9780062839091, 464pp.
Publication Date: March 5, 2019
In Shelley Wood’s fiction debut, readers are taken inside the devastating true story of the Dionne Quintuplets, told from the perspective of one young woman who meets them at the moment of their birth.
Reluctant midwife Emma Trimpany is just 17 when she assists at the harrowing birth of the Dionne quintuplets: five tiny miracles born to French farmers in hardscrabble Northern Ontario in 1934. Emma cares for them through their perilous first days and when the government decides to remove the babies from their francophone parents, making them wards of the British king, Emma signs on as their nurse.
Over 6,000 daily visitors come to ogle the identical “Quints” playing in their custom-built playground; at the height of the Great Depression, the tourism and advertising dollars pour in. While the rest of the world delights in their sameness, Emma sees each girl as unique: Yvonne, Annette, Cécile, Marie, and Émilie. With her quirky eye for detail, Emma records every strange twist of events in her private journals.
As the fight over custody and revenues turns increasingly explosive, Emma is torn between the fishbowl sanctuary of Quintland and the wider world, now teetering on the brink of war. Steeped in research, The Quintland Sisters is a novel of love, heartache, resilience, and enduring sisterhood—a fictional, coming-of-age story bound up in one of the strangest true tales of the past century.
About the Author
Shelley Wood is a writer, journalist, and editor. Her work has appeared in the New Quarterly, Room, the Antigonish Review, Causeway Lit, and the Globe and Mail (UK). Born and raised in Vancouver, she has lived in Montreal, Cape Town, and the Middle East, and now has a home, a man, and a dog in British Columbia, Canada.
Praise For The Quintland Sisters: A Novel…
— Joanna Goodman, author of The Home for Unwanted Girls
“...a stunning novel...Meticulously researched and sensitively told, this book is a journey not to be missed.”
— Heather Young, author of The Lost Girls
“...Wood deftly captures the fascinating collisions between faith and science, powerful and poor, and the tensions that arise when a rural town and its inhabitants are cast under the relentless scrutiny of the public’s obsession with one extraordinary family.”
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Televangelists on Public Trial Survivors Face Skepticism After Scandals
Evangelist Mack Lyon's pulpit is a studio and his congregation a camera lens.
But when people ask what he does for a living, "I don't come out and say I'm a televangelist," says Lyon, who heads "In Search of the Lord's Way. " The Oklahoma City-based religious organization's broadcast airs on three continents.
"The first response is negative. You have to overcome that," Lyon said. "I usually tell them I'm a minister. " So does Larry Jones, head of Oklahoma City-based Feed the Children. Jones' TV program is carried in 140 major television markets and on cable, but if someone were to introduce him as a televangelist, "I would do better to crawl under the seat," Jones said.
Those who consider themselves custom harvesters of lost souls face a new, entrenched skepticism from the spiritual crop they feel compelled to cultivate. It is a legacy of several scandals that rocked organizations of a few televangelists and shook the faith of followers everywhere.
"We were going to save the world, then I guess we'll start on the next planet," Jones said of evangelists. "We really messed things up. " Some critics blame the albatross of disgrace largely on a 1987 financial scandal that landed televangelist Jim Bakker in prison, and discovery in 1988 of televangelist Jimmy Swaggart's tryst with a prostitute. Others cite brazen tactics used by some televangelists to keep the cash flowing, such as those of a familiar Tulsan.
"People hear from Oral Roberts one too many times that God has commanded he raise a certain amount of money," said Rick Lowery, assistant professor of biblical studies at Phillips University in Enid. "People tend to get skeptical. " The Bakker-Swaggart scandals crippled evangelism "like a shotgun blast," Jones said. He said it also made life more difficult for aspiring "itinerant evangelists," those who strike out on the preaching circuit in search of a following and a living.
"Everybody thinks, 'What's the angle on this? ' " Jones said.
The upheaval has even triggered some public evangelistic infighting and indignation among some who seek to distance themselves from faltering colleagues.
"They're impostors and they're liars and they're thieves," the Rev. Billy James Hargis proclaims of the fallen mega-ministers.
"Does that make it clear enough? You can't lie in the name of God and get by with it. " The waning Oklahoma-bred evangelist, who endured his own sexual scandal in the mid-'70s, is nursing a scaled-down operation from his home in the Ozarks of Missouri.
Heralders of redemption who go electronic now must compete in a much more crowded and expensive television market, some experts say.
All must scramble for a share of a finite base of financial support, one that might even be shrinking in a tight economy.
"Everybody is trying to cut up a piece of the pie," said David Edwin Harrell, Auburn University historian who wrote a biography of Roberts.
The pressures have been telling on the empire of Oklahoma's premier evangelistic figure.
Donations to Roberts' evangelistic association and to Oral Roberts University reportedly have been steadily falling, dropping by almost half in one four-year period. The number of households who watch Roberts' syndicated television program has seen a similar decline.
Enrollment at ORU had been sliding for more than a decade, until making a slight rebound last year. A huge hospital Roberts built failed and ORU's medical school closed.
The decade of discontent has transformed television evangelism into a more conservative, subtle art.
A few stalwarts, including Roberts, continue claiming to heal cancer and lesser afflictions through the cathode ray tube. They suggest "seed-faith gifts" of cash will perform like Wal-Mart stock, multiplying for the faithful.
But most evangelists have returned to traditional Sunday service formats or concentrate on missionary tasks they say they perform.
There is less hawking of videotapes, Bibles and other paraphernalia and fewer bold pleas for money.
"Solicitation has become an unpopular activity," said Tom Smith, regional manager for Multimedia cable service in Oklahoma City.
The recent tumult has resulted in more scrutiny of money that is both the lifeblood of evangelistic operations and the root of much of their problems. It prompted the 700-member National Religious Broadcasters association to create an ethics and financial integrity commission to promote regular financial audits.
Evangelist Jones says suspicious followers now take "a hands-on approach," asking for financial records of organizations before donating. He said they no longer are "going for that old-time religion. They question more, and rightfully so. " They monitor lifestyles of leaders, on constant vigil for new Cadillacs, gold plumbing fixtures or other opulence.
Jones says he drives a Ford, makes $85,000 a year and lives in a modest home he bought years ago. No planes, no other perks. Lyon drives a small 1990 Oldsmobile, lives in a home valued under $70,000 and has no family members on the payroll.
Television evangelists on the rise these days, such as Arbitron top dog Robert Schuller of California, often are associated with established churches instead of independent "parachurches," observers say.
The downfall of several dominating televangelists has freed up air time and sent followers searching for new organizations, creating opportunities for fledgling evangelistic organizations.
"Instead of having one or two or three very large ones, you've got a number of smaller ones," said Bob Bowen, spokesman for National Religious Broadcasters.
Many evangelists seem to be turning more to the Third World, since the domestic flock seems culled of most of the "unchurched. " "I've seen a great change in the last 10 years in that direction," said Brian McCallum, dean of Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow. "That's where most people are who have not yet heard the truth. We have done a good job of evangelizing the Western world. " Despite the gauntlet of mistrust and apprehension evangelists must face, the trade of spreading the gospel is alive and well and will endure, proponents say.
"Very few healers have carnivalized their ministries," Hargis said. "Verily, verily they will have their reward. " Wayne Bristow, director of evangelism for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, said people these days "are watching with a sharper eye than they had in the past. " But they still hunger for spiritual guidance he says evangelists offer. He's preaching before the largest crowds of his 35-year career.
"The day of mass evangelism is not over," he said.
McCallum said enrollment at Rhema, founded by evangelist Kenneth Hagin, has doubled every year since its creation in 1974 and now stands at about 1,800.
"It's going through a period of shaking and rethinking," he said.
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North Cormorant Views
The Cormorant Field was discovered by exploration well 211/26-1 in 1972; the fifth field to be discovered in the Northern North Sea. It straddles blocks 211/21 a and 211/26a and is made up of four discrete accumulations spread along a major N-S trending fault terrace. Oil is produced from the sandstones belonging to the Brent Group. The sedimentary rocks comprising the Brent Group were deposited in a fluvial-wave dominated delta system during the Middle Jurassic. The field is developed from two fixed platforms and an underwater manifold centre and the oil is exported through the Brent system to Sullom Voe in the Shetland Islands. For development purposes the field is split in half; north and south, and it is the northern part, developed by the North Cormorant platform, that is the subject of this review.
TAQA Bratani, (the UK arm of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC), has announced production from its first new North Sea oil well. The well was drilled from the TAQA Bratani operated North Cormorant platform and was completed safely, on time and within budget. This latest producing well is a side track from the existing CN30 well in the Brent reservoir of the Cormorant field and lies in around 530 feet of water. The well is expected to produce around 10,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day.
Leo Koot, TAQA Bratani Managing Director, said: 'This is another milestone for TAQA Bratani. In the nine short months since we purchased four operated platforms we have achieved a tremendous amount, including reactivating the dormant North Cormorant platform drilling rig to full working order and successfully drilling this significant producing well. This is a testament to the hard work of our people and our commitment to building a material business in the North Sea, driving development, creating employment and extending the field life of our producing assets.'
In December 2008 TAQA Bratani purchased 100% interest and operatorship of the following fields: Tern field; Kestrel field; Eider field; North Cormorant field; South Cormorant field; Pelican field. The company also purchased a combined 26.73% interest in the Dana operated Hudson field together with a 16% interest in the Brent System and a 24% interest in the Sullom Voe Terminal.


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Allure of Hangzhou: silk and tea
Updated: 2014-12-17 12:32
By Cindy Liu in Los Angeles(China Daily USA)
Zhu Xianjun, a tea artist from Hangzhou, makes Long Jing green tea for an American audience at the Hangzhou Tourism Promotion Conference at the Hilton hotel in Universal City, California, on Tuesday. Cindy Liu / China Daily
Hangzhou is going to be the most attractive Chinese city for Americans, particularly Californians, to visit for two main reasons, at least according to one Chinese official.
"First, American people love Chinese silk and green tea, and now they are welcome to visit Hangzhou, the cradle of silk and tea," Zhao Hongzhong, the vice- chairman of the Hangzhou Tourism Commission, told China Daily.
"In addition, Hangzhou is the city that has the Chinese style with its West Lake and Grand Canal.
"Second, Hangzhou is a city full of business opportunity," Zhao said. "Alibaba, now the world's second-largest Internet company, was born in Hangzhou city. We would love to help American entrepreneurs to connect with resources in China."
The promotion took place at the Hilton hotel in Universal City, California.
Zhao also announced that a direct flight from Hangzhou to Los Angeles is going to be launched early next year.
"The mayor of Hangzhou, and the Los Angeles mayor, Eric Garcetti, had confirmed this in writing during their letter exchange this year," Zhao said.
In October, Hangzhou began offering 72-hour visa-free entry for international transit passengers. This policy covers travelers from 51 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France and Japan. Hangzhou now has an official website in 10 languages.
The most googled destination in China, Hangzhou recently was ranked as China's fifth best city for international travelers, with more than 3.6 million visitors from all over the world in 2013. About 350,000 American visitors go to Hangzhou every year.
Hangzhou is one of the six oldest capitals in China and an integral part of the world's sixth-largest economic center, the Yangtze River Delta. With 5,000 years of rich history, Hangzhou was established as an important city in Chinese civilization by the year 221 BC. When Marco Polo visited the Hangzhou area 800 years ago, he declared it "the finest and most splendid city in the world".
The city is located on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the Grand Canal, the world's oldest and longest man-made canal.
Sun Lushan, deputy consul general of China's Consulate General in Los Angeles, hopes the promotion will help more Americans learn about China.
A visa policy approved by Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in November extended tourist visas to 10 years and student visas to five years.
Sun and Kathryn Smits, vice-president of International Tourism at the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, said the new visa policy will help promote tourism in Hangzhou immediately.


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Purposive testing was utilized to choose the study people. Using partial?prepared interviews, studies was indeed amassed regarding 25 participants, transcribed and analysed having fun with qualitative blogs investigation.
The newest Entered Nurses discussed diligent advocacy because generating patient safeguards and you will quality care and attention that has another: protecting customers, are patients’ voice, provision out-of high quality worry and social relationships along with teaching customers. New nurses got sufficient understanding of diligent advocacy and had been ready in order to advocate to possess customers. Discover, although not, a desire to look towards the barriers to help you patient advocacy regarding the clinical form. This study produced extreme share with the knowledge of diligent advocacy and its own positive impact on the supply out of high quality patient care and attention.
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Newest emphasis on diligent cover has increased the newest attention to the brand new vital part advocacy performs to advertise safe clinical behavior. Studies have indicated that the absence of patient advocacy provides bad consequences (Amidei, 2010; Black, 2011). For example, Black colored (2011) found a greater into the medical?obtained infection because of the nurses’ inability in order to endorse because of their patients. Norman, Aikins, Binka, and you may Nyarko (2012) appear to suggest that clients endure issue and pass away in a number of Ghanaian healthcare facilities perhaps not because of their infection but alternatively due to the fact abilities away from medical professionals otherwise health professionals’ refusal for attending the new patients with time. Abekah?Nkrumah mais aussi al., (2010) and detailed grievances of impolite service and you may disrespectful feelings toward customers, because of the healthcare teams as well as nurses, indicating a need for diligent advocacy. At the same time, a private interviews an excellent midwife regarding an urban Medical provided new Ghana Development Agency on the uncovered one to suggesting to have patients’ rights and you can guaranteeing person’s cover and you can high quality care and attention is actually difficulty to have nurses. Yet, there’s restricted documentation about nurses learn and do its advocacy role in the Ghanaian healthcare settings. New role of nursing assistant since diligent recommend wasn’t generally accepted in Ghana until 1992 in the event is oasis dating free that Patient Constitution Operate try delivered by the Ghana Health Solution (GHS, 1992). Nurses turned into each other legally and ethically responsible into patient. The patient Constitution (GHS, 1992) required nurses’ doing in Ghana to protect patients’ liberties so you can protection, skilled and you will quality proper care. Yet not, certain guidelines so you can direct exercising nurses in their patient advocacy character was undecided. There seem to be education gaps pertaining to just what Entered Nurses understand otherwise know are the meaning off patient advocacy inside scientific practice from inside the Ghana. Meanwhile, research signifies that nurses’ understanding of patient advocacy decide how and you will whether they will recommend due to their clients (Kohnke, 1982). Therefore, discover the necessity to search with the just how Entered Nurses see and you can establish patient advocacy on the clinical form.
Advocacy is actually a notion that was extensively accepted in other disciplines besides nursing. For instance, legislation enterprise means advocacy given that pleading the reason behind good consumer on the legal from fairness, if you find yourself supporting and securing the interest and you may rights men and women in constituency suggested advocacy in government (Graham, 2012). According to Graham (2012), advocacy from inside the breastfeeding on the clinical function is unique away from all the almost every other professions because it strives into the an eating from your thinking (the nurse) to help you an individual (the person). Diligent advocacy for the medical setting focuses on health problems, healthcare information, patient requires and that of personal as well.
But not, the particular interpretation out-of exactly what nurses perceive just like the advocacy differs for the the fresh new literature. Abbaszadeh, Borhani, and you may Motamed?Jahromi (2013) explained patient advocacy from the health-related mode once the a task taken to achieve goals on behalf of your notice otherwise anyone else. As well, Motamed?Jahromi, Abbaszadeh, Borhani, and you can Zaher (2012) viewed the concept of advocacy due to the fact good philosophical idea regarding the medical profession. Motamed?Jahromi mais aussi al. (2012) and additionally contended that idea of advocacy is a stuck component of nursing behavior. And that, nurses are essential by the its top-notch password from integrity in order to intercede with respect to clients into the affairs of moral problems in the systematic mode.