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This may be the most awesome thing you can do in the Archives — a true night at the Museum!
Back by popular demand, the National Archives and the Foundation for the National Archives are partnering to host two overnight events for children ages 8-12 in the Archives Rotunda. That’s right: youth can engage with the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights before unrolling their sleeping bags and spending the night surrounded by the ultimate collection of exhibited U.S. historical documents.
Two nights only: Saturday, August 2 and October 18, 2014
The limited number of lucky young guests will also be treated to movies in the Archives’ William G. McGowan Theater before turning in for the night, and waking up to breakfast and more activities the next morning. Registration now open for August 2nd… tickets $125.


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EAST Herts Council is advising dog owners who have lost their dogs to call the council within seven days or risk the dog being rehomed.
On average two dogs were picked up in East Herts almost every week last year, causing an upsetting experience for the dogs and their owners.
Of the 103 dogs handed in or picked by the council in 2010, only 38 were wearing a means of identification such as a collar, tag or microchip.
The council was able to return a further 37 dogs after their owners called the council to see if they had picked up their pet, but 28 had to be rehomed.
The district council suggests micro-chipping the dog is one of the best ways to ensure it is returned quickly, saving dog owners kennelling fees and reducing stress.
A council spokesman said: "Responsible dog owners will always make sure their dog is clearly identified. Not only does that make it easier to locate their owner if they go missing, it is a legal requirement."
The large number of dogs picked up means that our local rehoming centres – the Rehoming Animal Telephone Service, near Buntingford, and the Animal Rescue Charity at Bishop’s Stortford are overflowing.

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Rep. Mark Meadows and Rep. Jim Jordan introduced articles of impeachment against Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Wednesday afternoon. Nine other members of the House Freedom Caucus joined them. Rep. Jordan posted a press release describing the group’s motivation for taking this step:
The impeachment articles come as evidence continues to mount regarding the Department of Justice’s problematic decision-making during the 2016 campaign and conduct surrounding the transition to President Trump’s administration in 2017. The impeachment articles are the result of nearly 9 months of unsuccessful congressional attempts to force the Department of Justice (DOJ) to comply with oversight requests.
The failures cited within the articles include intentionally withholding embarrassing documents and information, knowingly hiding material investigative information from Congress, various abuses of the FISA process, and failure to comply with congressional subpoenas, among others.
In the same release, Rep. Meadows said, “Time is up and the consequences are here. It’s time to find a new deputy attorney general who is serious about accountability and transparency.” The impeachment document has five articles, two of which have to do with document production by the DOJ. This is from Article III:
The Department of Justice, under the supervision of Mr. Rosenstein, unnecessarily redacted the price of FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s $70,000 conference table because it was potentially embarrassing information.
The Department of Justice, under the supervision of Mr. Rosenstien, redacted FBI Agent Peter Strzok’s personal relationship with FISC Judge Rudolph Contreras.
The Department of Justice, under the supervision of Mr. Rosenstein, redacted the names of high-ranking Obama administration officials, such as former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough.
The Department of Justice, under the supervision of Mr. Rosenstein, redacted the names of high-ranking FBI officials, such as former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.
But despite the tough talk both Fox News and CNN are reporting that there’s no indication any action will be taken on this soon given that the August recess starts Friday. From CNN:
The resolution is not a sign that the House is about to vote to impeach Rosenstein, as House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte and House Oversight Chairman Trey Gowdy — who have been pushing for documents from the Justice Department — did not sign on. The House is also leaving for a monthlong recess after Thursday…
The impeachment resolution that Meadows introduced was not “privileged,” which is a procedural motion that can force a House floor vote on the matter, a move that liberal Democrats have already taken against the President, though it was easily voted down.
A Meadows spokesman said the North Carolina Republican was leaving open the option of making the resolution privileged to force a vote. But such a move isn’t likely to occur until after the House returns in September.
So this seems to be another shot across the bow, albeit the most serious one thus far. Here’s Jim Jordan’s exchange with DAG Rosenstein last month:
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Board games can destroy relationships. They bring out the worst in people. My advice to young people is to play Taboo or Pictionary with your boyfriend or girlfriend as your partner before you get engaged. If you survive, your marriage has a good chance of success. If they call you an idiot because you can’t describe Bill Clinton with out using the words ‘horny’, ‘cheat’, ‘cheeseburger’, ‘Bubba’ or ‘President’ or ridicule you if you can’t draw a picture to describe ‘existentialism’, then you should reconsider your future together. And if you do get married, never play games against each other or on opposing teams. My wife plays online Scrabble against the computer and gets upset when she loses. I shudder to think of the consequences if she lost to me.
Board games can also interfere with your sleep. Never start a new game after dinner. Inevitably, one of the players will not let anyone quit until the game is over. Monopoly and Risk are particular killers. Just think about how long it took Napolean to conquer Europe or Trump to go bankrupt the first time before you start one of those games. Online board games are even worse. They can last for days. If you are in the midst of 12 different games of online Scrabble, don’t bring your iphone or ipad anywhere near your bedroom unless you want to be up all night thinking of three-letter words that end in ‘j’ (haj, raj, taj) or how to get rid of the ‘q’ when you don’t have a ‘u’ (qi, qis, qadi).
Board games can also destroy your self esteem. If you’ve ever played Charades and had to act out The Jungle Book, you will know how humiliating these games can be. And if you are over 50, you should forget about playing Trivial Pursuit. You will drive yourself crazy trying to remember things that you once knew. And most of what you once knew doesn’t even rise to the level of trivial anymore.
haha you have a very big point there! i once had a fight with an ex because of a card game where i was winning and she was losing. i know it’s not a board game, but i must say just playing games can destroy relationships!

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Lebanon news: Readers, gather ’round! While the world is busy dissecting the Ukrainian drama, let’s take a moment to marvel at the Middle Eastern spectacle. You see, the United States is losing nearly every ally in the region, and it’s becoming quite the show!
In a stunning turn of events, long-time adversaries in the Middle East have agreed to put aside their differences and work together. Yes! Iran has created an unexpected alliance with Syria, and even Saudi Arabia is warming to the country. Syria has also restored its relationship with the Arab League. Historic? Absolutely! And it’s shaking the West to its core.
We all know that the US has a knack for inciting conflict in the Middle East in order to maintain its military supply chain thriving. Their dreams, however, have been shattered by this seismic shift in regional politics, like a fragile glass teacup.
US wooing Lebanon
Desperate to recover power, the United States has set its sights on Lebanon. Oh, they’re really going all out! They first unveiled a beautiful embassy in Beirut, which raised Lebanese eyebrows.
There’s more! They’ve also threatened to put Lebanon on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) greylist. Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, Lebanon is likely to be placed on a “grey list” of countries under special scrutiny over unsatisfactory practices to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. Being added to the list would be another major blow to a country in a financial tailspin since 2019 and struggling to secure a deal with the International Monetary Fund.
Not to mention the arrest warrant they’ve issued for Lebanon’s central bank chief. According to a senior judicial source, Germany informed Lebanon it has issued an arrest warrant for Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh on corruption charges, including forgery, money laundering and embezzlement.
Aren’t these good tactics to threaten a country?
Read More: Middle East Shakes Up US Power as Saudi and UAE Move Away from US Umbrella
Now with all hopes dashed in the soils of the Middle East, Lebanon, you see, is a critical piece of the puzzle for the West. It’s essentially their backdoor to greater Iran, which must keep them awake at night. As if that wasn’t enough, they’ve been captured playing cat and mouse in the Strait of Hormuz, which has raised the ire of those pesky Iranians.
GCC expansion and Russia’s entry
But that’s not all folks! The potential threat of admission of Russia into GCC+ has sent shivers down the spines of our loyal Western allies. The nightmare of growing Russian popularity! Two groundbreaking developments have unfolded in the Middle East. Firstly, VTB Bank, one of Russia’s largest lenders, has opened an office in Iran, strengthening the economic ties between the two countries amidst Western sanctions.
Additionally, Russia and Iran have signed an agreement to finance and construct a railway line that will become part of a vital international cargo route.
Finally, the US is urgently attempting to retake control of the Middle East. Unfortunately, their ambitious actions have yet to bear fruit. So, what’s their smart scheme this time? That’s right, people! They’re attempting to woo Lebanon, their only remaining hope for regional control. Let us all sit back and enjoy this enthralling comedy!
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Coralie is the founder of scooponcones.com
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IMBROGLIO WITH CONSCIOUSNESS!
I wonder, what is consciousness?
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I wonder mirage too exist
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Nature is truly an enigma
Where we merely bow to her robust charisma
I am in utter dilemma
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Which one is real and which one is acting as an agent, only to deceive
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Johannesburg - Wings For Life World Run is a race designed to raise money, draw attention to the limitations and medical problems of people who are paraplegic, and potentially find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
Experiencing the World Run made Landie Greyling, who won the race last year in Centurion, conscious of how privileged she is as an able-bodied athlete.
She is happy to make a difference in the lives of others.
“There are so many people living with disabilities. By running in the Wings for Life World Run, I can help make a difference in their lives,” she said.
She said the race’s global presence helped reach many people around the world.
“Not only is the World Run for a good cause with 100% of the entry fees going to finding a cure, it’s also pretty exhilarating knowing that people from all over the world are running at the same time.”
The race format is unique in that there is no finish line. Instead, 30 minutes after the race starts, a catcher car slowly chases down participants, ending their race as the car overtakes them until one woman and one man are declared the winners.
“I found that the catcher car coming after me motivated me to run faster,” she said about the format of the race.
Greyling was caught after running 37km, and being the last woman still on the course made her the South African champion. The win meant she could choose to run any of the 12 races around the world this year.
“I am hoping to run in Denver in the US. I’d like to combine the race with a road trip to see Colorado and Utah,” she said.
The South African race will start at 1pm on May 6 at SuperSport Park in Centurion, while the Denver event will start at 4am.
Greyling says running early in the morning will be no problem for her: “Everyone around the world will run at the same time. It will just be different time zones, so for me it will be no problem.”
Paralympian and World Run ambassador Pieter du Preez said: “As the world celebrates International Wheelchair Day, we are reminded of those living with spinal cord injuries.
“The Wings for Life foundation invests in vital research projects to find a cure for spinal cord injuries – something that is not as far away as we might think.”
Last year, the initiative raised R97 million and Du Preez hopes to raise more money this year.
“Every year, you push further and further. I can’t tell you how much, but we are hoping for more,” said the 2016 Laureus World Sports Award nominee.
About 3 500 people turned up for last year’s event locally, and 100 000 runners from 189 countries hit the road.
“Being in a wheelchair myself, I encourage more disabled people to enter the race,” said Du Preez.
.Visit wingsforlifeworldrun.com/za/en/pretoria/ for more information. The entry fee is R175

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17th May, 2010
The Lagos State Government has prosecuted 21 illegal sand dredgers arrested in the state.
Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Prince Adesegun Oniru, who disclosed this, said the affected persons were investigated and found wanting, which warranted their prosecution.
Commenting on the activities of sand diggers and stock pilling applicants, the Commissioner confirmed that only 15 of such approvals had been given while necessary environment impact assessment determined those to benefit and when such permit will be given.
â€œNon compliance with the dictates of the law”, he said, ”attracts a penalty of two years in prison or a fine of N1 million,â€ he said.
The commissioner also disclosed that 10 new waterfront schemes, developed by the ministry would soon be unveiled by the state government for prospective developers.
The estates/schemes are Amuwo Odofin waterfront; Okun Ajah, Tope Coral Island, Saphire waterfront, Ibeshe waterfront, Epe Marina, Idale Whedako, Gberefu and other Lagoon Island foreshore and Marina developments.
According to him, the schemes were in the last stages of approval and were ready for allocation.
Oniru also said a preliminary geological mapping of Lagos State has been carried out to evaluate its oil and gas potentials, as well as silica sand deposits.
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New Avengers: Infinity War concept art reveals alternate designs for Thanos' Black Order.
After making brief appearances in Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, Thanos emerged from the shadows in search of the Infinity Stones with the assistance of his minions, collectively known as the Black Order. Now, new Avengers: Infinity War concept art offers fans a look at alternate and early designs for Thanos' Children named Cull Obsidian, Ebony Mawand, Proxima Midnight, and Corvus Glaive.
You can check out the first photo below and click "Next" to view the rest of the gallery!
Thanos will return in the untitled sequel to Infinity War.
A culmination of 22 interconnected films the fourth installment of the Avengers saga will draw audiences to witness the turning point of this epic journey. Our beloved heroes will truly understand how fragile this reality is and the sacrifices that must be made to uphold it.
Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, Avengers 4 is expected to star Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Josh Brolin and Chris Pratt.
Avengers 4 is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 3, 2019.


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Topic: Crios Modern Mexican in Dupont?
Crios Modern Mexican in Dupont?
Just saw a tweet from Scion Restaurant about a new mexican joint opening in Dupont. Anyone know more? Location?
Scion Restaurant @ScionRestaurant
No better time than today, our 3rd birthday, to announce that we will be opening Crios Modern Mexican very soon in Dupont Circle!


No. 22 North Carolina Tarheels (3-0, 1-1 ATS) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-1, 0-2 ATS) Bobby Dodd Stadium Saturday, September 26th 12:00PM Eastern
By Jay Horne of Predictem.com
Point Spread: UNC +2.5/GT -2.5
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets were ranked as high as number 13 in the country just one week ago coming off a big win over the Clemson Tigers, but what a difference a week makes. The Yellow Jackets took the big stage last Thursday night against the Miami Hurricanes that are unanimously the surprises in the ACC after blowing out the Yellow Jackets 33-17. Georgia Tech simply could not stop the Hurricanes passing attack in the performance and were embarrassed on the national stage. The loss plummeted Georgia Tech all the way down and out of the top 25 in the rankings. However, the Yellow Jackets will try to right the ship this Saturday when they get the chance to return the favor to the no. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels.
North Carolina has gotten off to a solid 3-0 start this season. The Tarheels have some fairly nice wins to their resume with a close 12-10 victory over Connecticut and another solid win over East Carolina last week 31-17. The Tarheels are getting the job done behind coach Butch Davis in his 3rd year with the team. North Carolina has displayed some talent on the defensive side of the ball early this season. The Tarheels have yet to allow a team to score 20 points and are currently ranked 6th in the nation holding opponents to 198 yards of total offense per game. The Tarheels have been superb up front against some solid rushing teams allowing just 52 yards per game and their rush defense will be the key focus heading into this week’s meeting with Georgia Tech.
The Yellow Jackets have held the title of the best rushing team in the ACC for nearly two years. However, they were completely shut down last week against the Hurricanes as they just managed 95 yards as a team on the ground. It was just the 2nd time in 23 games that Georgia Tech had not reached the century mark on the ground as a team. The running game is the most critical aspect to the Yellow Jackets success. They have players to make a lethal arsenal on the ground with tailback Jonathan Dwyer and QB Josh Nesbitt.
However, Nesbitt is not the best of quarterbacks with his arm and struggles with accuracy. If defenses can shut down the running game like the Hurricanes accomplished, Nesbitt is likely not the guy to beat you with his arm. Of course many teams have tried to focus on shutting down the Yellow Jackets running game over the last two years, but have failed to do so. However, expect nothing less as the Tarheels defense loads up the box and dares the Yellow Jackets to beat them through the air.
North Carolina is led by junior quarterback T.J Yates on the offensive side of the ball. Yates had a big year for the Tarheels early in his career throwing for 2,655 yards as a freshman. Expectations were even higher last season, but unfortunately an ankle injury sidelined the Tarheels quarterback for a good portion of the season. North Carolina never rebounded last season, but with Yates healthy again they have returned to the spotlight in the ACC. Yates does not put up huge numbers, but has been effective when called on throwing 5 touchdowns and completing just less than 70% of his passes.
However, the Tarheels tend to keep the ball on the ground a good bit. Tailbacks Shaun Draughn and Ryan Houston give a solid 1-2 punch. Draughn is the every down back who receives the most carries and has 223 yards on 53 carries. However, Houston is the real scoring force. Houston who is a 245 pound bully is tough to bring down and responsible for 4 touchdowns already this season. Even though North Carolina likes to run the ball, most would have to expect them to come out throwing. The Yellow Jackets defense looked fairly bad against Clemson freshman quarterback Kyle Parker and then absolutely pathetic against Miami quarterback Jacory Harris. In those two games, the Yellow Jackets gave up 265 yards per game as victim to the pass. It has been quite apparent Georgia Tech is struggling in the secondary, and surely the Yates will test them quite early this weekend.
Jay’s Pick – GT is still one dimensional and until they prove otherwise they will continue to struggle. Take North Carolina +2.5


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Draft Environmental Assessment for Boone Project Available for Public Comment
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Tri-Cities residents have the opportunity to review and comment on a draft report on the possible environmental impacts of the proposed repair project to correct seepage in an earthen embankment at Boone Dam.
A draft of the Environmental Assessment was posted on TVA’s website on Wednesday, October 28, and will be available for public comment until Monday, November 30.
The report details the decision-making processes TVA used to develop a proposed repair for Boone Dam and examines the potential environmental impacts of both the current proposal as well as the other alternatives TVA considered.
Public comments can be submitted in several ways:
- Contacting Matthew Higdon, NEPA Specialist, by e-mail at [email protected] or in writing at 400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT 11D, Knoxville, TN 37902,
- Attending a special public meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Daniel Boone High School located at 1440 Suncrest Drive in Johnson City, Tenn.
Additional details about TVA’s project to repair the earthen embankment at Boone Dam can be found on the project website. Those interested can also signup on the website for a weekly e-mail update on project status.
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Listening to: Marilyn Manson - Fight Song
I really died on this place didnt I?
Well, i hope to revitilise it. I havent drawn anything for...quite some time. I became really busy and rather depressed, so that did wonders for my creativity.
I hope to bring this page back to life soon, Ive gotten more into photography than drawing, but i lack a scanner...
I'll have lots of free time soon and i plan on spending it with my tablet.
So expect something soon!
Now i have to catch up on all the wonderful art work ive missed...


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When you’re thinking, you internally articulate some of your thoughts in full while leaving others unfinished.
The ones that you articulate in full, you learn from and use to guide your actions. You should therefore fully articulate as many of your important thoughts as you can.
However, leaving a thought unfinished isn’t necessarily a bad thing. You can anticipate the conclusion of some thoughts without having to fully articulate them, and others just aren’t important enough to warrant full articulation.
The danger lies in those thoughts that you leave unfinished despite knowing that they’re important, and despite not knowing their conclusion. When you do this, it’s often because you’re trying to ignore the reality that you anticipate a fully articulated thought will show you in order to protect yourself from short term pain.
But it’s exactly those thoughts which, if you force yourself to fully articulate them, enable you to achieve the greatest progress after fighting through the pain.
All that you feel has been felt before. Depending on the feeling, somewhere between hundreds and billions of people have felt it and its variations before. And many more will feel it in the future.
Seeing this helps you keep things in perspective.
But you can only feel what you feel as an individual. You cannot access the feelings of those that came before you, those that will come after you, or those lives with whom your life overlaps. So, from your perspective, your feelings are uniquely meaningful.
Seeing this helps you immerse yourself in all that life has to offer.
Something might feel amazing in the moment.
Something else might feel liberating.
Something else might feel unbearable.
And something else might feel infuriating.
No matter the feeling, when you look back at the moment sufficiently later in time (the stronger the initial feeling, the longer the necessary time), it’s always with a smile.
Most days, the feelings you experience are similar to feelings you’ve experienced before. They’re small variations on these past feelings.
Such feelings are very valuable. They give life meaning.
However, every once in a while, there comes a day when you experience a feeling that you haven’t experienced before. The feeling isn’t a variation of an earlier feeling but something completely new.
Such feelings, whether positive or negative in the moment, expand your mind and offer a new way of looking at and thinking about the world. They are life defining.

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I love this place. You a made to feel like one of the family.
The views from the back over the fields and forest are tranquility personified.
Situated 10 mins scooter ride from Patnem it's perfect for those that want peace and tranquility but still not far from the busier patnem. Still has a gorgeous beach 5 mins walk away where the 5 star resort is situated.
Two great Indian restaurants within 5 mins walk.
Can't wait to return.
Thank you guys.
See you again soon.
Comfortable and Peaceful Stay
on Jan 29, 2017
Rooms are clean and tidy, nothing to complaint about. Has a small balcony to every room, which is nice to chill out and have tea/coffee.
It is not a commercialized resort or hotel, but it is nicely run by a family. Lady is very hard working and tries everything to fulfill all your requests.
It is not on the beach, but it is just few kms from beach and shall cost you 3 times lesser than what beach resort/huts will cost you.
Nearest beach is Rajbaugh beach which is non crowded beach.
We did enjoyed our stay here and we do recommend to others :)... More
Comfortable and well run property.
on Feb 3, 2015
Rooms were of a very high standard for a 2 star property and were kept spotlessly clean by the hardworking owners. Satellite tv in the rooms was an added bonus. Owners were extremely friendly and helpful and even provided early morning coffee. They also recommended the USSR restaurant nearby which was extremely good.
It is a bit of a stroll to the beach [15mins.] or a taxi ride for 100r to Patnem. If you want a friendly base this would be a good choice but I would recommend bike hire to get around.... More
on Jan 3, 2015
The place is clean and tidy, but has no service, it is basically a place you can use to sleep.
No restaturant, No proper parking.No provision in the room for drinking water or tea/coffee. The place was not cleaned or sheets/towels changed for the 3 nights i stayed,
The place is a bit away from the beach, not as shown in the google map, it is on the other side of the lalit resort not between lalit and the beach.
It is pricey for the amount that it is being charged.... More
on Dec 19, 2014
I warn you now this is probably the best review that I have every given on here and that is for good reason. If you have any doubt regarding my honesty please feel free to read my previous reviews I think you will agree I only give credit where credit is due. The reasone i mention this is that I have found the trip advisor reviews for Goa to be some of the most Dubious I have ever read.
If you are looking for peace and tranquility than look no further.
Luianna is run by husband and wife team lui and Anna and thei two boys.
The place is clean and kept immaculate. Lui spent many years working as a host on cruise ships and this really shines through. Anna is one of the most hard working guest house owners I have ever met and greets you every time with the most infectious smiles.
Back to the guest house I have room 111 which is actually a studio apartment on the first floor with a very private balconie (very handy for tanning the bits the beach just can't teach;) the view from here is extraordinary you look out over huge meadow wih rolling hills in the distance and not a building in site I spent many hours here sat watching Eagles swooping at times only feet from me. the room is clean comfortable and in excelant condition with proper hidden wiring not like some of the exposed live cables favoured by other Goan establishments.
The rooms are fitted with A/C ( not that I have had to use it) satellite TV my studio has a kitchen and dining table but cheaper rooms are available without (my tip pay the extra the balconie is worth it) the other rooms have balconies as well they in line so still good but not as private.
To sum up this guesthouse is by no meens a Five star resort what it is is superbly managed clean comfortable guest house in wonderfull setting.
I will not be surprised when I next return to find that are fully booked out for months.
Thanks for wonderfull stay guys.... More
Located 1 km from Rajbagh Beach and 4 km from Canacona, Railway Station, Luianna Resort in Goa has a travel counter. This hotel in Goa consists of 14 rooms on 2 floors. Each room has a temperature control, air-conditioner, attached bathroom with hot and cold water supply, wardrobe, bottled drinking water, makeup mirror and a telephone.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street fans have been waiting a decade for a new entry into the franchise, inspiring YouTube user Mindd Kidzag to craft the above trailer for a fictional Netflix series inspired by the mythology that not only has us wishing such a series existed, but also reminds us of all of the ways in which the franchise has influenced other films. As pointed out by Bloody Disgusting, this trailer debuted last year and compiled footage from The New Mutants, IT, and Before I Wake, as well as Freddy vs. Jason and the 2010 A Nightmare on Elm Street reboot to showcase the potential of such a series.
The original film debuted in 1984 and, in the years since, has earned a total of nine entries. The notoriety of the series and the iconic Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) resulted in studio New Line Cinema wanting to expand the horizons of the series in the late '80s, resulting in the concept of a TV series being developed. Given Krueger's tendency to kill a majority of his targets in each film, the studio avoided a long-form narrative, with Freddy's Nightmares instead offering standalone tales of terror in each episode and with each story being set in Springwood, Ohio, and sometimes even on the famous Elm Street itself.
The series was created by Wes Craven and the rights to the franchise were returned to his estate last year, as Craven himself passed away in 2015. While there are no confirmed plans for the direction the series could take, Englund recently teased that he'd be interested in seeing a project that explored Krueger's history.
"I think that the franchise probably deserves a really good prequel," Englund shared with SYFY WIRE. "There's never been an entire movie devoted to Freddy before he was burned and the crimes and getting caught by the police and going on trial and getting away with killing children. We know that he was set free, so to me, the great part in the prequel is gonna be the lawyers, the lawyers that get him off. These ambulance-chasing lawyers (or whatever they are) that get Freddy off and then, of course, the ending would be the vigilante parents burning him. That would be the end of the movie, but I think there's a great story there somewhere ... I think it could sustain 90 minutes."
Stay tuned for details on the future of the A Nightmare on Elm Street series.
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WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The West Springfield Town Council is talking about reducing the speed limit throughout the town.
Around noon Thursday, Mayor Reichelt posted on his Facebook page about Town Council’s consideration of moving the speed limit in town down from 30 to 25.
Reichelt is looking to improve traffic safety and multiple studies back this up. The IIHS or Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has multiple studies showing that a decrease in speed limit throughout both urban and suburban communities decreases both accidents and fatalities.
West Springfield has implemented other safety measures in recent months, including speed bumps along Amostown Road. There are already many comments on the Mayor’s social media from residents voicing their opinion and the town is accepting comments through email.
There will be a public hearing on this issue on Monday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Town Hall.


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Maharashtra is amongst one of the most commercially developed states in the country, but it is also counted amongst the states with unparallel natural beauty and cultural splendor. With rich heritage and history the state is filled with places of interest for history buffs and pilgrims, and at the same time it has many relaxing sights which make for a fabulous road trip. In the following writing, you can find several of the best places to visit in Maharashtra through a road trip that you must take given the opportunity.
15 Best Places to Visit in Maharashtra
- Malshej Ghat
- Sula Vineyards
- Kaas Plateau
- Pelhar Dam
Mumbai-Pune road trip is one of the most beautiful trips as you can see the captivating Western Ghats and cross tunnels. The condition of the road is really good and it takes around 2 and a half hour to reach Pune from Mumbai.
A road trip to Lonavala can never be a wrong idea. And while you are heading to Lonavala, you must take a quick trip to Khandala as well, which is at a distance of 5 km. These two places are famous for scenic beauty, but you can also take tour of the valleys, historical forts, waterfalls and lakes.
Road trip from mumbai to nashik is one of the best. The distance between these two cities is very less, and the road connecting is smooth. On your way to Nashik, you will come across a lot of greenery. Nashik is famous for the number of vineyards it has. Apart from that, the place also has several temples, forts, and caves.
The white sand beach in Kashid is one of the places that you must visit; especially if you are on a road trip in Maharashtra. When you are here, you can also try surfing and para-sailing.
The best road trip in Maharashtra is perhaps the one to Mahabaleshwar. The amazing views on the way to Mahabaleshwar will keep you pepped up all through the way. Some of the attractions in this beautiful town are Needle Hole Point, Wilson Sunrise Point, Three Monkey Point boating in Venna Lake, markets to get some of the best strawberries and mulberries.
The best route for road trip you can take to reach Kamshet is Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The paddy and sunflower fields in Kamshet look captivating. The hills that surround this village have some caves and forts, which you can take a tour of. While you are here, you can try paragliding. A few of the attractions here are Pawna Lake, Kondeshwar Temple, Karla Caves, and Bhaja Caves.
Though the best time to travel in Maharashtra is between August and April, but you can plan your trip to Matheran even during the rainy season. The greenery that wraps the misty town will surely woo your soul.
Your Western Ghats road trip from Mumbai cannot be complete without visiting Igatpuri. If you want to visit this tiny hill station, try planning it during the monsoon season. Igatpuri is also a great place for adventure lovers as they can indulge into various activities such as trekking, zip lining, camping, rappelling, etc. And to get your peace of mind, you must visit Dhamma Giri Meditation Centre here.
9. Malshej Ghat
Malshej Ghat is just the right place if you are looking for a quick road trip from Mumbai. While you are here, you can spot variety of flora and fauna. The other things that will certainly catch your attention include rock formations, pristine waterfalls, and verdant hillsides.
10. Sula Vineyards
You will thank yourself every moment for choosing this trip. A road trip to Sula Vineyards will be different from the rest of the trips. You can surely taste wine, and most interestingly stomp on grapes, which is no less than a therapy. A wine fest is held every year here in the month of February. Therefore, you should try visiting the place in February and have an experience here that will keep you all smiles for some days.
One of the best long road trips from Mumbai is to Aurangabad. You will especially be impressed visiting this place if you have interest in history. From temples to mosques, from forts to tombs, there are so many things that you can see here. A few of the major attractions that you can witness at Aurangabad include Tomb of Aurangzeb, Bibi ka Maqbara, Shivaji Museum, Daulatabad Fort, etc.
The white river rafting in Dandeli is one of a kind experience. Apart from rafting, you can also opt for kayaking and coracle rides. You may even spot some animals and birds here.
Beaches, waterfalls, mountains, and a clear sky at night, you will get everything at Tarkarli. This is in fact the only place in Maharashtra where scuba diving and snorkeling training are carried out.
14. Kaas Plateau
This is the place where you will be surrounded by flowers. The flower valleys of Kaas Plateau are a treat to the eyes and an absolute mood booster.
15. Pelhar Dam
Pelhar Dam is an option for a quick road trip from Mumbai. You can visit the wildlife sanctuary here to spot leopards, foxes, boars, etc. There are also some of the most stunning waterfalls here.
There are many tourist places in Maharashtra which are well connected through road and make for the perfect weekend getaway or short trips. These relaxing trips can be completed at your own discretion by hiring a vehicle through Revv car rental services. Revv car rental services provide a clean dependable and comfortable ride within an affordable budget.

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Background: Heart failure (HF) is a leading contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the population with chronic kidney disease (CKD). HF risk prediction tools that use readily available clinical parameters to risk-stratify individuals with CKD are needed.
Methods: We included Black and White participants aged 30-79 years with CKD stages 2-4 who were enrolled in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) study and were without self-reported cardiovascular disease. We assessed model performance of the Pooled Cohort Equations to Prevent Heart Failure (PCP-HF) to predict incident hospitalizations due to HF and refit the PCP-HF in the population with CKD by using CRIC data-derived coefficients and survival from CRIC study participants in the CKD population (PCP-HFCKD). We investigated the improvement in HF prediction with inclusion of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) into the PCP-HFCKD equations by change in C-statistic, net reclassification improvement (NRI), and integrated discrimination improvement index (IDI). We validated the PCP-HFCKD with and without eGFR and UACR in Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) participants with CKD.
Results: Among 2328 CRIC Study participants, 340 incident HF hospitalizations occurred over a mean follow-up of 9.5 years. The PCP-HF equations did not perform well in most participants with CKD and had inadequate discrimination and insufficient calibration (C-statistic 0.64-0.71, Greenwood-Nam-D'Agostino (GND) chi-square statistic P value < 0.05), with modest improvement and good calibration after being refit (PCP-HFCKD: C-statistic 0.61-0.78), GND chi-square statistic P value > 0.05). Addition of UACR, but not eGFR, to the refit PCP-HFCKD improved model performance in all race-sex groups (C-statistic [0.73-0.81], GND chi-square statistic P value > 0.05, delta C-statistic ranging from 0.03-0.11 and NRI and IDI P values < 0.01). External validation of the PCP-HFCKD in MESA demonstrated good discrimination and calibration.
Conclusions: Routinely available clinical data that include UACR in patients with CKD can reliably identify individuals at risk of HF hospitalizations.
Keywords: albuminuria; chronic kidney disease; heart failure; kidney function; risk prediction.
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Police in Charlotte, North Carolina have no plans to release a video showing the fatal shooting of a black man by officers that has sparked two nights of violent protests.
The video will only be shown to the family of Keith Scott, 43, who was shot dead by a black police officer in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney said on Thursday (local time).
At least nine people have been injured and 44 arrested during a second night of violent protests in Charlotte following the killing of Mr Scott.
One man remained in critical condition after being shot late on Wednesday (local time), said Putney.
Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades to disperse demonstrators who looted stores and threw rocks, bottles and fireworks.
Officials initially said the Wednesday victim was shot by a civilian, but a day later Putney acknowledged some claims he was shot by a law enforcement officer.
"We're here to seek the truth, so we're investigating that to find the truth, the absolute truth as best as the evidence can show us," Putney said.
Four police officers suffered non-life threatening injuries, city officials said.
Many of the protesters dispute the official account of Scott's death.
Police contend he was carrying a gun when he approached officers and ignored repeated orders to drop it.
His family and a witness say he was holding a book, not a firearm, when he was killed.
"I'm not going to release the video right now," Putney said.
He said the video supports the police account of what happened, but does not definitively show Scott pointing a gun at officers.
Charlotte's reluctance to release the video stands in contrast to Oklahoma, where officials on Monday (local time) released footage of the fatal shooting of Terence Crutcher by police after his vehicle broke down on a highway. That shooting is now the subject of a US Department of Justice probe.
The American Civil Liberties Union has called on the police in Charlotte to release camera footage of the incident.
Authorities have said the officer who shot Mr Scott, Brentley Vinson, was in plainclothes and not wearing a body camera. But according to officials, video was recorded by other officers and by cameras mounted on patrol cars.
Todd Walther, the Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police official, said the plain clothes officers were wearing vests marked "police" and that he saw them do nothing wrong.
Releasing the video would satisfy some people, but not everyone, he added.
The latest trouble erupted after a peaceful rally earlier in the evening by protesters who reject the official account of how Keith Scott, 43, was gunned down by a black police officer in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon (local time).
The killing was the latest in a long series of controversial fatal police shootings of black men across the United States, sparking more than two years of protests asserting racial bias and excessive force by police and giving rise to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Authorities say Mr Scott was wielding a handgun and was shot after refusing commands to drop it. His family and a witness say he was holding a book, not a firearm, when he was killed.
A spokesman for the Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police says CNN he had seen video from the scene showing Scott holding a gun.
"It is important that we have a full and transparent investigation of the original incident," Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts told a press conference.
The pleas appeared to go largely unheeded.
Overnight, protesters smashed windows and glass doors at a downtown Hyatt hotel and punched two employees, the hotel's manager told Reuters. The slogan "Black Lives Matter" was spray-painted on windows.
Looters were seen smashing windows and grabbing items from a convenience store as well as a shop that sells athletic wear for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
"We had a lot of looting at a lot of businesses," Putney said, adding that state police and National Guard troops would help to secure the area on Thursday (local time).
The people arrested faced such charges as assault, breaking and entering and failure to disperse, he said.
It was the second night of unrest in North Carolina's largest city, one of the biggest US financial centres.
Sixteen police officers and several protesters had been injured on Tuesday night and in the early hours of Wednesday.


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- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/4 cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash salt
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
- Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Add the blueberries, nutmeg and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool.
- In a small bowl, whip cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peak forms. Serve cake with sauce and whipped cream. Yield: 15 servings.
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"We're red velvet fans. This was a nice change of pace from my regular red velvet with cream cheese frosting. Thanks for sharing!"
"Excellent flavor and texture - my guests loved it. I used 1 oz red color and rinsed the bottle with water and used it to equal 1/4 cup of liquid."
"Has anyone tried using the red velvet cake mix for this? If it works as well, I would love to try the sauce etc."
"Use an equal amount of softened, unsalted butter. I can't stand shortening either, and always sub using sofened butter. You could also add extra buttermilk to equal the amount of liquid red food coloring, and then use paste food coloring. That's what I would do We don't care for Red Velvet cake either as they're so tasteless, unless you just make a regular chocolate cake of some kind, and then add the food coloring to make it more of a red"
"This is really just your bassic Red Velvet cake..not one of my favorites. However the sauce looks like a real keeper."
"i only use paste c oloring how would i sub this for the liquid"
"I DON'T LIKE TO USE SHORTENING, WHAT ELSE COULD I USE??"
"I quadrupled this recipe and made it for dinner at the homeless shelter where I volunteer. Everybody loved it! It was so beautiful, and tasted just as great! As far as the food coloring goes, we used 3 bottles for the 4 cakes, and they were very red!"


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The trial of the second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and attempted murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent began in a New Mexico court on Monday. The first suspect pleaded guilty to attempted murder earlier this month.
Third District Attorney’s Office prosecutor Daniel Sewell told jurors during opening arguments in the trial of 33-year-old Fernando Puga that the suspect repeatedly hacked Border Patrol Agent Lorenzo Hernandez with a machete after he and Sergio Ivan Venegas-Quiñonez, 35, kidnapped the agent.
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“[Puga] hacked him on his fingers, on his wrist, on his arms, on his legs, on his belly, on his side, on his back, and on his head,” Sewell said. “He hacked him a great deal and almost hacked him to death.”
The video of the opening argument from District Attorney Sewell is provided by KVIA, ABC7.
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Breitbart News Border/Cartel Chronicles Director Brandon Darby first broke the news of the kidnapping and assault of Agent Hernandez in June 2017:
A leaked official document from the El Paso Sector Intelligence and Operations Center reveals that the injured off-duty Border Patrol agent who was discovered on the side of a roadway on June 9, 2017, is believed to have been kidnapped prior to sustaining severe injuries to his “head, chest, and hands.” Breitbart Texas exclusively obtained the document from a trusted source operating under the umbrella of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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The document does specifically identify that a Border Patrol agent was kidnapped and assaulted. The document also asserts that the FBI in El Paso, Texas, is leading the investigation. The document also warns law enforcement agents. It asserts, “Agents are advised to remain vigilant and maintain a heightened level of awareness.”
Officials later named Venegas-Quiñonez as one of the suspects in the case. Sources within CBP told Breitbart News that the suspects allegedly have connections with the...
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Alabama man charged with possession of 'attack squirrel'
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man accused of feeding methamphetamine to what authorities called an "attack squirrel" is being charged with a state wildlife offense.
Court records show 35-year-old Mickey Joel Paulk is now charged with illegal possession of wildlife.
Paulk hasn't denied having a pet squirrel, which is illegal under state law. But he has denied police allegations that he fed meth to the squirrel to make it aggressive.
Officers encountered the animal during a raid at an apartment. Paulk later told The Associated Press he had the squirrel since it was a baby and would never give it drugs.
Limestone County sheriff's officers arrested Paulk last week following a chase in which he allegedly rammed an investigator's vehicle. He faces illegal gun possession and other charges.
FILE - In this June 2019 file photo released by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office, a squirrel is shown in a cage, in Ala. An Alabama man who denied feeding methamphetamine to a so-called "attack squirrel" he considered a pet has been arrested. The Limestone County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter that 35-year-old Mickey Paulk was caught Thursday night, June 27, 2019, following a chase in which he rammed an investigator's vehicle. (Limestone County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)
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The loss of a loved one in a tragic accident can be a shocking, tragic event. It is difficult to accept and cope with such tragedy, causing surviving family members to question what they can do. In Virginia, there are options to seek compensation for their losses, holding a negligent party accountable for the wrongful death they caused.
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China launched Gaoefen-11, an optical remote sensing satellite, as part of its high-resolution Earth observation project. The Gaofen-11 satellite was launched yesterday on a Long March 4B rocket at 11 a.m. Beijing Time from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province, according to the China Academy of Space Technology.
The China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) developed Gaoefen-11. The satellite can be used for land survey, urban planning, road network design, agriculture, and disaster relief applications. Its data will also be used for the country’s Belt and Road Initiative.
This was the 282nd flight mission by a Long March carrier rocket. Since the Gaoefen project began in 2010, China has gained an increasingly clearer view of the planet.
The post High-Resolution Earth Observation Satellite Launches from China appeared first on Via Satellite.


How much does a full-time worker earning the current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour make in one year? This worker earns only $15,080, which is $4,000 below the federal poverty line for a family of three. Most people would agree that this is not a livable salary anywhere in the nation, especially for families with children. Raising the minimum wage would make a significant difference for all Americans—and people of color in particular; it would increase the total combined wages of people of color by $16.1 billion.
Last week, the Center for American Progress released an infographic detailing the positive effect that raising the minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.10 per hour would have on workers of color. Raising the minimum wage is an important step to ensure that the economy works for everyone, reduce the earnings gap, and help lift people out of poverty. It will provide all Americans who work hard with the opportunity to get ahead while giving the economy a needed boost.
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Marlyn Glen has congratulated parents and medical staff in Dundee on achieving the "breakthrough figure" for MMR immunisation rates for children that experts say the general population require in order to safeguard against outbreaks of measles, mumps or rubella.
According to official figures, the percentage of 5-year olds in Dundee who have been vaccinated with a minimum of 1 dose of the MMR jab in the latest available quarter ( July to September 2008) rose to 96.9 per cent.
Ms. Glen said,
" Experts say that a comprehensive immunisation programme for a highly infectious disease such as measles needs a rate of at least 95 per cent to establish "herd immunity" and so prevent its spread to others.
" The vast majority of parents in the city regard the immunisation of their children as highly important , and medical staff are working hard to maintain this degree of success."
NHS Tayside has told Ms. Glen that because "parents in Tayside have overwhelmingly accepted" the offer of MMR vaccination of their children , "while we may be impacted in Tayside by the current UK increase in incidence of this infection, we would not expect it to occur to the same degree as south of the border. "
Ms Glen had written to the health board to ask if it was still maintaining its record of being measles- free.
Prior correspondence with the board revealed that, in October 2007, Tayside had been measles-free for the previous three years.
NHS Tayside stated that the area "had continued to experience 5 or fewer cases of confirmed measles infection per year."
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Electronics Control Management Market
Electronics Control Management Market for Automotive (Application Type - Engine Control Module, Transmission Control Module, Brake Control Module, Suspension Control Module, Body Control Module, ADAS Module; Vehicle Type - Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle, Electric Vehicle) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018 - 2026
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Automotive Electronics Control Management Market – Snapshot
Automotive electronics plays an important role in newly manufactured vehicles. Vehicle electronic control modules are used to operate various multiple electrical sub-systems in the vehicle. Modern vehicles contain approximately 80 electronic control units (ECUs), in which the engine control module, transmission control module, brake control module, and body control module operate various electric sub-systems for optimised vehicle performance. Modern vehicles contain several features for enhanced comfort, which includes a complex structure of sensors, actuators, and electrical wirings. Electronic control units are designed according to the applications in order to deal with complex sensor structure and electrical wirings.
OEMs offer new technology in their vehicles in order to provide better driving experience and safety for consumers. Furthermore, increase in demand for additional safety norms, fuel-efficiency, and additional modern features is likely to fuel the demand for electronic control units. This, in turn, is expected to drive the automotive electronics control unit management market during the forecast period. Moreover, rising sales and production of premium vehicles is anticipated to boost the market. Demand for premium vehicles is rising, especially in China, due to car enthusiasts and increase in popularity of premium vehicles along with growing focus of major vehicle brands such as Cadillac, Lincoln, and Porsche, on the market in China. Significant adoption of electric vehicles across the globe, especially in North America, Europe, and China due to tougher emission norms, various incentives by government, competitive price of electric vehicles along with growing electric vehicle infrastructure, is likely to boost the sales of electric vehicles in the aforementioned regions and country. Almost all electric vehicles are equipped with modern technologies such as tire pressure monitoring system, blind spot detection, lane departure warning and others which require electronic control units. This, in turn, is expected to propel the automotive electronics control management market during the forecast period.
The global automotive electronics control management market has been segmented based on application type, vehicle, and region. In terms of application type, the global automotive electronics control management market has been classified into engine control unit, transmission control unit, brake control unit, ADAS control unit, and others. The transmission control unit segment is anticipated to expand at a significant pace owing to an increase in penetration of automatic transmission across the globe. Rising demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, along with increase in penetration of electric vehicles is anticipated to boost the adoption of automatic transmission in the near future. This, in turn, is anticipated to propel the transmission control unit segment during the forecast period. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is a prominent segment and is expected to expand at a rapid pace, which in turn is likely to propel the automotive electronics control management market during the forecast period. ADAS system includes technologies such as blind spot detection, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, driver drowsiness detection, and hill assist. Features such as lane keep assist and blind spot detection are playing important role in the enhancement of safety of vehicle. Therefore, vehicle manufacturers are providing these technologies and hence, the demand for electronic control units is likely to increase during the forecast period. Similarly, technologies such as adaptive cruise control and tire pressure monitoring system play a crucial role in providing better driving experience along with safety. All these new technologies are gaining popularity among consumer and OEMs due to their unique applications, which in turn is likely to propel the automotive electronics control management market during the forecast period.
Prominent regions considered for the analysis include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Regional level analysis has been conceded out on the basis of vehicle production, technology adoption rate, GDP, presence of OEMs and society demand. Europe holds a prominent share of the global automotive electronics control management market. High rate of adoption of latest technologies, presence of major automotive OEMs, and demand from consumer side are driving the market. Consequently, the market in Europe is likely to expand at a significant pace during the forecast period. The market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period. Growing sales of premium vehicles in China, India, Japan and South Korea and presence of major OEMs such as Volkswagen, Toyota, and Hyundai, are propelling the market in Asia Pacific. Therefore, the region is likely to emerge as significant market during the forecast period.
Key companies present in the global market are expected to gain advantage from new product development with other global players involved in the development of electronic control unit. Major players operating in the global automotive electronics control management market include Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Continental AG, Delphi Auto Parts, Denso Corporation, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., HYUNDAI MOBIS, Infineon Technologies AG, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, TREMEC, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
Automobile Industry’s Shift towards Electrical Systems to Promote Electronics Control Management Market
Automotive electronics are becoming increasingly common in the said industry. The automobile industry's full transition from mechanical to electrical systems, such as in-car networking, adaptive cruise control, and power steering is expected to boost demand for electronic control units in modern vehicles. Premium carmakers are developing cutting-edge technology such as sophisticated wiring system and cameras. Electronic control units are projected to witness a large increase in demand in an effort to prevent complicated architecture and to improve electric connections and data transmission. These factors are estimated to support growth of the global electronics control management market in near future.
Adoption of Latest Technologies by the Prominent Automobile Makers to Spur Demand in the Market
Augmented demand for fuel economy, as well as the increasing preference for safety and OEM’s acceptance and implementation of cutting-edge technology to provide a safer driving experience, is expected to augur well for the global electronics control management market in near future. In addition to that, augmented demand for electronic control units is expected to be fueled by rising purchase of luxury vehicle across the world. Increased sale of luxury vehicles is attributed to the rising per capita income, changing lifestyles, and a preference for comfortable vehicles. Premium cars are equipped with a variety of high-end technology, and as such, these vehicles have a large number of electronic control units (ECUs). As a result, the increase in luxury vehicle adoption is expected to propel the global electronics control management market forward in the years to come.
For automotive electronics control management, Asia Pacific is a major region. In the near future, the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a considerable pace. The presence of major car manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Toyota and increasing trend of acceptance of new technologies in Asia Pacific, is expected to fuel the regional market.
Automotive Electronics Control Management Market – Overview
This report analyzes and forecasts the global automotive electronics control management market at the global and regional level. The market has been forecasted, based on value (US$ Mn) and volume (million units) from 2018 to 2026. The study includes drivers and restraints of the global automotive electronics control management market. It also covers the impact of these drivers and restraints on the demand for automotive electronics control management during the forecast period. Furthermore, the report highlights opportunities in the global automotive electronics control management market at the global and regional level.
The report comprises a detailed value chain analysis, which provides a comprehensive view of the global automotive electronics control management market. The Porter’s Five Forces model for the global automotive electronics control management market has also been included to help understand the competitive landscape of the market. The study encompasses market attractiveness analysis, wherein all segments are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate, and general attractiveness.
The study provides a decisive view of the global automotive electronics control management market for vehicles by segmenting it in terms of application type, vehicle, and region. These segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends. Regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for automotive electronics control management in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The report also covers demand for individual application segments in all the regions.
The study includes profiles of major companies operating in the global automotive electronics control management market. Key players in the market include Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Continental AG, Delphi Auto Parts, Denso Corporation, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., HYUNDAI MOBIS, Infineon Technologies AG, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, TREMEC, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Market players have been profiled in terms of attributes, such as company overview, financial overview, business strategies, recent developments, and manufacturing footprints. The market for automotive electronics control management is primarily driven by expansion of the electric vehicle segment across the globe.
The report provides the estimated market size of automotive electronics control management for 2017 and forecast for the next nine years. The global market size of automotive electronics control management has been provided in terms of revenue and volume. Market numbers have been estimated based on key application type and vehicle for regional segments of the global automotive electronics control management market. Market size and forecast for each major Application Type, and Vehicle have been provided in terms of global and regional/country markets.
In order to compile the research report, we have conducted in-depth interviews and discussions with a number of key industry participants and opinion leaders. Primary research represents the bulk of research efforts, supplemented by extensive secondary research. We have reviewed key players’ product literature, annual reports, press releases, and relevant documents for competitive analysis and market understanding. Secondary research also includes a search on recent trade, technical writing, internet sources, and statistical data from government websites, trade associations, and agencies. This has proven to be a reliable, effective, and successful approach for obtaining precise market data, capturing industry participants’ insights, and recognizing business opportunities.
Secondary research sources typically referred to include, but are not limited to, company websites, annual reports, financial reports, broker reports, investor presentations, and SEC filings, internal and external proprietary databases, relevant patent and regulatory databases, national government documents, statistical databases, and market reports, news articles, press releases, and webcasts specific to companies operating in the market, American Automobile Association, European Automobile Manufacturers Association, Automotive Research Association of India, Organization International des Constructeurs d'Automobile (OICA), Factiva, etc.
Primary research involves e-mail interactions, telephonic interviews, linked-in interviews, and face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. We have conducted primary interviews on an ongoing basis with industry participants and commentators in order to validate the data and analysis. Primary interviews provide firsthand information on market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, market outlook, etc. These help validate and strengthen secondary research findings. These also help develop the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding.
The global automotive electronics control management market has been segmented as follows:


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This is the latest watercolor, measuring 8 by 10 inches on Arches 140 pound cold press paper. My daughter has always loved horses and when she was young her grandpa used to let her ride this paint pony, and brush him and feed him. It was like heaven to her. Well now she is older and rides, feeds and brushes her own horse (he is much taller!).
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Love your watercolors. So beautiful with soft colors that are still rich! This one is sweet- great job.
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ELGIN, Ill. (STMW) – A 57-year old northwest suburban man was charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless discharge of a firearm Wednesday for the shooting death Monday night of a teen he believed was breaking into his car.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office charged Donald Rattanavong of the 800 block of Arthur Drive in Elgin with in the shooting of 18-year old Guillermo Pineda. Pineda and several other teenagers were believed to be burglarizing Rattanavong’s car at about 10:50 p.m., a release from Elgin police said.
Pineda, of the 1100 block of Iroquois, Elgin, was taken to Sherman Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. He died a short time later, police said.
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