More adults living with parents
Eleven percent of the U.S. population between ages 35 and 44—traditionally years in which wage-earners come into their own—is now living with parents or in-laws, according to a survey by AARP.
The New York Times
Co-pilot in Buffalo crash earned about $16,000 a year
The co-pilot of the regional air carrier Colgan Air that crashed in Buffalo in February was making about $16,000 a year. An average truck driver makes $40,660 a year and a city bus driver, $31,720.
The Buffalo News
Fewer people emigrated from Mexico in 2008
About 226,000 fewer people emigrated from Mexico to other countries last year, a 25 percent decline over the previous year. Officials say many Mexicans are deciding to delay illegal crossings into the U.S. because of the lack of jobs in the ailing U.S. economy.
The New York Times
Minorities comprise 34 percent of the U.S. population
Since 2000, 56 additional U.S. counties have become majority-minority—meaning more than half of the residents are nonwhite. Minorities now account for 34 percent of the U.S. population and 47 percent of children under the age of 5.
Megacities in India overwhelm municipal services
India now has 41 cities with more than 1 million people. The rapid growth of these megacities is overwhelming municipal services, leaving many with mounds of rotting trash, sewage flowing directly into polluted rivers, and middle-class neighborhoods encircled by slums.
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ARGOS, the UK’s leading general merchandise retailer, will be opening a digital store inside Sainsbury’s supermarket in Tonbridge on December 9.
It is one of ten new digital Argos stores set to open in existing Sainsbury’s outlets, and was hailed as ‘fantastic news’ by the store’s manager, Pete Brown. He added: “It will be great for my store and the Argos brand, as otherwise the nearest one is in Tunbridge Wells. Customers will have a more diverse choice all in one location. It will prove to be a great offer to Tonbridge.”
The collaboration of the two major companies will result in approximately 20 new jobs for the town and will provide access to the combined ranges including over 20,000 non-grocery products available for an instant buy in store via tablets or ordered for collection within hours.
An additional 20,000 products will be able to be ordered for home delivery.
The move has been the result of Sainsbury’s purchase of the Home Retail Group, owner of Argos, for £1.4 billion on September 2 this year.
Commenting on the tie-up, Mike Coupe, Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s, said: “It will bring something new and different to our customers, and fit well with our strategy of making our supermarkets more convenient.”
Originating in 1869 by founder John Sainsbury, the famous food and beverage retailer operates over 1,200 stores in the UK, ranging from convenience stores to supermarkets. Argos itself has over 750 stores in the UK.

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Forced to return when her father becomes ill, the cynical young documentary filmmaker is pressured into filming Sarah Ann's wedding video.When Harry (Jonathan Sadowski), a graduate student in New York City, meets Grace (Sara Paxton), he immediately falls for her.
I don't think I've found the right fit, quite yet, but I'm down to keep exploring. I love exchanging energy with people, and getting to know people, and falling in and out of love. Did that put a strain on your relationship with Sara? The doc, which is currently being edited to air 'somewhere,' chronicles 24 hours in Nico's life, starting with him getting this tattoo. My cousins all have Chinese lettering on their backs.The effort coordinated by Spotter Network spelled out 'BP' on Sunday to honor the leading man in the disaster movie 'Twister,' which inspired a generation of storm chasers.Paxton, who also worked on the Titanic and Aliens, unexpectedly died on Saturday aged 61 after suffering a stroke because of issues stemming from his heart operation.'There are probably hundreds, if not thousands, of meteorologists today - myself included - who were impacted by the movie 'Twister' and the role Bill played in that.'Twister was kind of the first time in a mass media marketplace the meteorologist became cool, if only for a little while.' The storm chasers spelled the initials on a map that was centered around Wakita, Oklahoma, a real town in the heart of Tornado Alley that served as the set for almost all of the movie.The actor was expected to reprieve his role of Master Sergeant Farell in a future sequel of the film and said to director Doug Liman in an email: 'Thanks for the good wishes.


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Friday, August 31st 7 p.m. Film and Discussion: The Handmaid’s Tale
In the near future, fascist military officers, seizing on a crisis triggered by declining fertility rates and using an alleged terrorist attack as a pretext, take power in most of what was the United States. They establish the "Republic of Gilead," a theocracy in which biblical law and patriarchal values-as updated and interpreted by the new rulers-are increasingly imposed. Women are assigned strict roles-some bear children, some do household work, some heavy and dangerous labor.
This is the world of The Handmaid's Tale, an original TV series which first aired in 2017. It is fiction... sort of, based on the novel by Margaret Atwood. Revolution Books invites you to watch some of this series and join in discussion about the film and about acting to STOP this fiction from becoming a reality.
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SINGAPORE, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — JERDE, the iconic and internationally renowned architecture and urban planning firm, introduces new projects in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Turkey. Since officially beginning operations in Southeast Asia over the summer, the firm continues to build new partnerships and developments in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other neighboring countries in the region.
Design Principal and shareholder Ken Ho recently transferred to Singapore from JERDE’s Los Angeles headquarters, and will be supported by Design Director John Simones and the rest of the LA-based JERDE team on new design concepts for complex and innovative projects.
"It is exciting to see the physical growth of cities in Asia as rich culture and heritage are interwoven into the design of each project. My personal interest in the subject has brought me back to Singapore, making the rest of the region easily accessible. In each of these cities, it is evident that the placemaking concept is more important now than it ever has been before, as people are looking for more unique experiences in their day to day lives. What interests me are designs that are a reflection of the current socio-economic climate, and what we believe are the intrinsic needs of people," said Ken Ho.
JERDE’s Master Plan connects the mixed-use Bintaro Jaya district in Jakarta, Indonesia, to the adjacent university and create an overall intellectual and innovation district
Bintaro Jaya, Jakarta, Indonesia
Located on a site spanning over 30 hectares as the area’s new Central Business District, Bintaro Jaya is one of the first fully integrated, mixed-use, transit-oriented developments in Jakarta. Combining retail entertainment, culture, residential, office, hotel, and vast public space, the project represents a new standard in urban land use for the region.
JERDE’s conceptual master plan incorporates key urban design principles to connect the mixed-use Bintaro Jaya district to the adjacent university, creating a district geared toward the intellectual and innovative– a Creative Community concept that forms the "gateway" and identity of the entire Bintaro development. Built into, and enhancing the topography of the site, the design creates a natural transformation of the property into a public urban park complete with sculptural landforms, terraces of the tropical landscape maintained by recycle rain and grey water, trails and play areas, event spaces, interaction of outdoor and indoor pedestrian activities. The unique glass towers rising out of the urban oasis serves as an architectural signature and presence within the city.
JERDE created a Master Plan for the Casino & Resort Phu Quoc in Vietnam to take advantage of the site’s natural settings of a lush tropical landscape and coastline
Casino & Resort Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Set amidst the lush tropical landscape and spectacular coastline of the city, Casino & Resort Phu Quoc delivers a world-class entertainment destination inspired by history, culture, and nature. Generating a vibrant seaside escape, this integrated development offers rich experiences of commercial and lifestyle activities to its guests.
JERDE created a master plan to take advantage of the site’s beautiful natural settings and to maximize long range and unobstructed views toward the seaside by the careful positioning and orientation of the different buildings. A pedestrian-oriented design also organizes the districts within the resort, allowing guests to explore the unique amenities as they stroll from the beachside to the commercial area. Within 663,684 sq m, JERDE developed one 5-star resort, two 4-star resorts, a casino, conference facilities, a retail village, and a water park. Launched in 2018, the project is currently run by local partner Vingroup.
JERDE is a visionary urban design studio creating signature places that deliver memorable experiences and attract more than a billion people each year. For 40 years, JERDE has pioneered the concept of "Placemaking" with more than 120 major projects on six continents. Headquartered in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, each JERDE client works closely with an equity partner to take a boutique, collaborative approach to the creative process of design and architecture. JERDE places attract people providing lasting social, cultural and economic value, spurring further investment and revitalization. JERDE is one of only a few architectural firms awarded six ULI Global Awards for Excellence in addition to many of the industry’s other highest honors and recognitions.
JERDE has designed mixed-use, hospitality, and retail destinations throughout the world including Langham Place in Hong Kong, Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, D-Cube City in Seoul, and more recently the Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay in Hainan, China, a MIPIM Asia Gold Award winner for Best Hotel & Tourism Development. In its home country of the United States, JERDE has designed well known sites such as Bellagio in Las Vegas, Pacific City in Huntington Beach, as well as the makeovers of the world famous Santa Monica Place and Fashion Island Malls.
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The Nelson Countdown branch has teamed up with the Salvation Army to perform a two-minute grocery grab for those in need.
Salvation Army officer, Mike Goodman was given the job of filling the two trolleys with the help of Nelson store manager Lauren Hobson. Goodman's strategy was to go for products that are not often donated to the charity with his focus on products such as long life milk, pasta, rice and coffee.
"It went a lot quicker than I thought. I was thinking we needed bread, but that wouldn't work when I'm throwing all these boxes in – same thing with eggs." Said Mike Goodman.
Countdown has an on-going relationship with the charity with a number of store grabs going on across the country.

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Parkinson’s Researcher Awarded $1M Grant to Study Diabetes Drug
Researchers at the Department of Neurological Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Center recently received a $1 million grant to investigate the effectiveness of a diabetes drug for treating Parkinson’s disease.
According to a press release from the UH Case, Barry J. Hoffer, adjunct professor of neurosurgery at Case Western Reserve and a member of the Department of Neurosurgery at UH Case, received the three-year, $1 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to continue his research on the role of gliptins in Parkinson’s disease. The grant was one of several multi-million awards to Case researchers.
Gliptins are a class of relatively new drugs with the ability to regulate blood glucose levels, and are currently approved for type 2 diabetes. Following evidence that gliptins also show neuroprotective effects in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers studying Parkinson’s started demonstrating interest in this class of drugs a couple of years ago.
By increasing the level of incretins — a group of metabolic hormones involved in the lowering of blood glucose — gliptins also hold promise to effectively decrease Parkinson’s symptoms. Incretins, which readily enter the brain via systemic circulation, have receptors present in neurons. Previous work in cell culture models — in which Dr. Hoffer was also involved — revealed that when activated, incretin receptors promote growth and mediate protection of neurons from toxic insults relevant for Parkinson’s disease. Moreover, gliptins were also found to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms in a rat model.
The new grant will allow Dr. Hoffer to continue his work in mouse models, furthering the evaluation of gliptins as a new treatment strategy for Parkinson’s disease. Since 50%-80% of Parkinson’s patients also have glucose tolerance issues, gliptins may serve concurrently to improve both metabolic and neuronal dysfunction.
The research on gliptins for Parkinson’s disorder has a major advantage: several gliptin drugs are already available on the market. Repositioning the drugs for Parkinson’s is a process that is far shorter and cheaper than the development of a novel substance, as data on pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and safety is already available from previous clinical trials. The process also reduces the cost of developing a drug by up to 40 percent.
“Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson’s, and while medications can dampen symptoms, the drugs become less effective over time. Our research is part of an effort to find new strategies to protect nerve cells involved and to at least slow, if not stop, the degenerative process,” Dr. Hoffer said.
Dr. Hoffer will be working closely with Yu (Agnes) Luo, PhD, and Xin Qi, PhD, from the Department of Physiology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Michael Zigmond, PhD, at the University of Pittsburgh, on the project.
According to the press release, Dr. Luo also received a five-year, $1.7 million NIH grant to investigate new methods of regenerating stem cells, already present in the brain, to promote healing following a stroke. Dr. Eli Bar, an assistant professor of neurosurgery at Case Western Reserve, was also awarded a five-year, $1.8 million NIH grant for investigating why brain tumor stem cells are so resistant to conventional therapy. The grants further uphold the institute’s ranking among the top 25 U.S. research-oriented medical schools.

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We wanted to show you what BIT Parts would look like without funding. With the help of our lead actors, Jolyn Janis and Brian Villalobos, as well as Jason Vines (actor and special effects make-up guru), we created “sweded” versions of BIT Parts — which is, BIT Parts with no money.
Help us from having to resort to cardboard props and filming on an iPhone. Donate to our Kickstarter today!
If you like these sweded versions, we have 2 new reward levels on our Kickstarter campaign. For $30, you can get a sweded ringtone of your favorite video game song. Or, for $125, you can request a swede. Tell us the game, and we’ll make a no-budget short based on it. Click here to donate!

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A single banana, a packet of Starburst candies and a bottle of hand sanitizer. Despite the challenges online learning poses — including the loss of access to facilities and in-person studio time — sculpture students have continued to create art out of the things around them.
Lacking traditional studio spaces and
"That maybe blurs the boundaries between photography, performance video, physical objects."
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We're releasing an iPhone app called Biblio. Biblio is a Google Books client for the iPhone that allows users easily add books to their Google Books library by scanning barcodes on their books. Even though Google Books may be synonymous with Search, this app is more about managing a library: adding books to shelves, moving books around, etc.
We need an app icon designed for the app. It will appear on the iPhone in the various places app icons do, in addition to the Apple app store. It must look good at following sizes: 29x29, 57x57,114x114 and 512x512. Deliverable should be, at a minimum, a png at 512x512 if it scales down well.
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- Talented Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly called MI, has taken another bold step in his music career
- The Anoti crooner took to social media to announce his exit from his record label, Chocolate City
- MI explained that he had spent an amazing 13 years at Chocolate City and that it is now time to finally let go
- The rapper also revealed the news of his own new outfit, Incredible Music
The Nigerian entertainment industry is rapidly changing and it has greatly evolved from what it used to be. These days, a lot of talented stars are coming up and gaining visibility because of social media and the veterans in the industry are no longer as important as they used to be.
Well, change is a constant thing and human beings are bound to study the tides and change accordingly. Nothing ground-breaking ever comes out of comfort zones so it is understandable.
Talented Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI has now decided to take another huge step that will help further his career.
The Mr Incredible took to social media via his Instagram page to share the news of him leaving his record label, Chocolate City.
MI said that despite spending 13 years at Chocolate City, it is time for him to finally let go and move on to something new.
He wrote: “I had a dream that CBN would be the greatest group the world had ever seen.. it was on me... and today I announce my decision to finally let go and move on to something new! Thank you for your support and love for 13 years…and if your still with me!! Let’s go.”.
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In other news, Legit.ng reported that Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, is said to be the first from the country to sell out arenas in Paris, Lyon and Marseille.
Just recently, a fan of the African Giant took to social media via his Twitter page to claim that Burna Boy is the first Nigerian artiste to sell out arenas in Lyon and Paris.
The Twitter user, Gabriel, said that Burna sold out 1600-capacity arenas in Paris and Lyon on two different occasions.
Well, Burna Boy, obviously not being one to let his achievement be reduced, reacted to the fan’s claim.
According to the Ye crooner, the arena in Paris was a 3000-capacity one and he sold it out twice. He also said the arena in Lyon was a 2500-capacity arena and that it was also sold out twice.
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The Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox had very different seasons in 2022. The Jays won 92 games and made the playoffs, whilst the Red Sox were left looking up at their rivals from the bottom of the AL East.
In an effort to boost their fortunes, both teams have made moves in the offseason. Toronto have been more adventurous, bringing in free agents Chris Bassitt, Kevin Kiermaier and Brandon Belt, whilst trading for Dalton Varsho and Erik Swanson. Whilst Boston signed former Dodgers stalwart, Justin Turner, and dipped into the overseas market to sign Masataka Yashida.
With the first meeting of the two teams scheduled for the start of May in Boston, it’ll be a while before they face off on the field, but how do they match up on paper?
There aren’t many teams who can boast a catcher pairing as strong as the Jays in 2023. Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk are both effective with the bat and behind the plate. As a 2022 All-Star, Kirk possessed a 1.09 BB/K ration, a .372 OBP and hit 14 home runs. Jansen had an injury hit campaign but still managed to hit 15 home runs in 72 games as his offense took a strong step forward.
Former Blue Jay, Reese McGuire is in line to start the year as the primary catcher for the Red Sox. Whilst he did play the most games of his career and slightly improve his batting average last year, McGuire feels like a stopgap for Boston and he isn’t likely to be a big contributor in 2023. Backing him up is Connor Wong who looks to have a bit more power to his game than McGuire, but is still very new at the MLB level.
Advantage: Blue Jays
The Red Sox seem likely to platoon Tristan Casas and Bobby Dalbec at first base, depending on the best matchup on any given day. As a former first round pick, Casas has a lot of hype around him off the back of some impressive AAA stats and a few fleeting glimpses at the major league level last season. With a hard hit percentage of 44% after his call up last year, the 22 year old lefty looks like he could be a nice power option in the middle of the Sox lineup.
Dalbec split time between first and third in 2022, as he played his second full season as a big league ball player. Offensively he was disappointing, putting up a .682 OPS and regressing in most offensive stats. With Justin Turner added to the roster, it’s likely he’ll only appear at first base, and largely against left handed pitching - which he has put up a career slash line of .268/.333/.522 against.
Despite having his own mini slump in 2022, neither Casas or Dalbec are likely to come close to the production of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this season. FanGraphs projects Guerrero to hit 38 home runs whilst registering an OPS of .923. The Jays have also signed Brandon Belt, who will likely serve in the DH spot whilst providing solid cover for Vladdy if needed.
Advantage: Blue Jays


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If you want to have a best hybrid bikes for yourself, then we claim it’s a very affordable choice because hybrid bicycles are amazing inventions that take you from place to place and help you exercise too. What you need to do is choosing the good one and have fun with it. But many buyers confused, don’t know how to choose the good one, if you’re one of them, not to worry, let’s take a look at our buying tips and the list of the best budget hybrid bikes.
Top 10 Best Budget Hybrid Bikes For You.
Let’s now start with our 10 products that we think they are good for you, they might help you to choose the best hybrid bikes for your next riding trips.
1. Ammaco X1 700c Hybrid Bike.
From gym to uni or from work to pub, this urban hybrid has you covered. Commuting doesn’t need to be just about getting to and from work! Ammaco’s Pathway X1 has been designed to bring more fun and adventure to your ride. With a tough, well-designed 6061 alloy frame, you’re able to hop a curb and venture off the tarmac tracks, while the Shimano gearing gives top end speed but with plenty of gears for those big climbs.
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2. Professional Premium Womens Ladies 700c Wheel Hybrid City Bike.
Built for the city, urban cyclist or commuter. The premium is sure to get you from a to b whether you are riding to and from work or simply riding to see your next lecture at University. Comfort frame design with high lever handlebar height for a comfort riding position. Built with 6 speed index gears with gripshift levers to keep things nice and simple, a sturdy hi-tensile steel frame with 700c wheels, topped off with a sprung comfort saddle and a low step over frame.
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3. Eurobike OBK XC550 Bike.
Eurxc550 is a featured rich bicycle. Its frame and fork are made from durable steel. The athletic top handlebar is iron racing. It puts the rider in a comfortable position while riding. The ergonomic seat post is specifically designed for comfort. In addition to that, the rider gets lower support back and a good sitting posture. Height of the seat can also be adjusted in ‘Eurobike XC550’.
“Eurobike Eurxc550” has a SHIMANO A050 21-speed gear. Shimano TX-30 shifters help in fast commuting and in quick gear shifting. Both front and rear derailleur are different. Its front derailleur is SHIMANO TZ30, which is an upward pull. On the other hand, SHIMANO TZ50 is used as rear derailleur.
This Euro Bike offers 160mm size aluminum dual disc brakes. Moreover, it features KMC, 7-speed chain and alloy rims. These double brakes provide extra power on difficult weather conditions. Its 700x28c tires offer more grip on the road.
Euro Eurxc550 Road Bike can take maximum weight up to 300lbs. whereas, its own weight is 31.5lbs. This Road Bike can carry riders with a height range from 5’3 inches to 6’0 inches. On components, there is one year manufacturer warranty while the warranty on the frame is for a lifetime.
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4. ANCHEER Bike.
An extremely low cost value bike with surprising features like Shimano 7 speed system, front suspension, gets you outside and having fun again.
A lot of cool details here like battery integrated headlight, rear mounted kickstand to eliminate annoying pedal lock, the electric horn, rear rack provisions, and a comfy gel saddle.
250 watt hub motor, 36v 8ah metal enclosed battery pack, 7 speed Shimano Tourney with derailleur guard, and 160mm mechanic disc brakes.
Some quality compromises, doesn’t match performance for real mountain biking, can look like more of a conversion, and our bike failed during testing.
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5. Barracuda Hydrus Womens Hybrid Sports Bike.
The Barracuda Hydrus is a great city bike. Its frame is made of aluminium alloy that deftly combines lightness and strength. The frame has a sport hybrid geometry for a more upright pedalling position. The bike is available in two frame sizes: 19″ is good for 160-170 cm riders, and 21″ is suitable for those who are 170-185 cm tall.
The bicycle is fitted with reliable Promax mechanical disc brakes with alloy levers that won’t fail in case of a sudden stop, while the double-wall rims along with quick release 700×38 tires guarantee a reliable performance of the wheels on any surface. The straight blade forks are made of Hi-tensile, which will let you ride even more confidently. The high-quality Shimano Touney gear system and Revo-shift gear shifters ensure a smooth switching between the available 21 speeds even in harsh conditions. This wide selection of speeds will allow you to overcome steep hills comfortably as well as to quickly speed up when riding on a smooth road. Moreover, the bike has a triple chainset with a 7-speed rear cassette which is particularly useful when tackling hills. The triple chainset allows you to pedal at a higher RPM up inclines, making seated pedalling easier and more efficient.
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6. Hiriyt 26” Bike.
This is the Hiriyt electric mountain bike. It has a large capacity lithium ion battery which is 36v/8Ah which supports 25km of riding in the electric mode and 50km in the assisted mode. It can be fully recharged in 4-6 hours. The mode of riding can be easily chosen using the smart meter button and there is even a throttle to produce a burst of speed when needed. It has front and rear disc brakes for safety and an ergonomic design for comfort. It has an ergonomic handlebar, an anti-slip and wear resistant tyre and a bright LED headlamp and horn for safety in dim light.
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7. Macwheel 28″ Bike.
The Macwheel 28″ Electric Bike impressed our testers in nearly every way and was the best overall electric bike we tested. This bike has a cruiser-style design and big fast-rolling 700c wheels that give it comfortable, predictable handling. Its cleanly integrated 360Wh battery gives it a stealthy look along with an excellent distance range. It’s not the most powerful bike we tested, but its 250W rear hub motor has decent acceleration and a top throttle speed of 17.5 mph. It has five pedal assist modes to enhance your pedaling efforts, and it even rides well with the power turned off. The Ranger also has the best controls and display of all the models we tested, plus it comes equipped with useful features like fenders, lights, and a rear rack, which helped to secure its position atop our podium.
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8. SL G7 Bike.
SL G7 Mountain Bike is a 26” or 27” mountain bike with highly reasonable and affordable price. Although no accessories are included in this model, its overall performance as a foldable mountain bike is impressive. You can quickly and precisely shift from one-speed setting to another. Likewise, its chainring is durable for rough terrains. You can rely on its braking power to stop your ride when you need it to be. It is highly attributed to its mechanical disc brakes, can provide a durable and strong neutral braking capability. Moreover, an aggressive biting grip can be felt from the tread blocks on its rubber tires. SL G7 Mountain Bike is a variety of choices can bring you a rich and colorful cycling experience.
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9. EggshellHome Bikes for Adult and Mens.
With ergonomic Design, adjustable seat, anti-slip and wear resistant tire, EggshellHome Mountain Bikes is one of the most great bike out there. It also included the bright LED adaptive headlights and horn are equipped for night riding, meter has 5-speed smart button give you the best riding trip.
With 350W 36V high speed motor, high power. The highest speed can reach up to 35km/h(31mph), EggshellHome Mountain Bikes will take you from place to place fast and safely. 5 setting smart computer, which can display the battery status, speed, trip distance and modes.
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10. Ammaco Strada 700c Hybrid Bike.
Dependable, versatile and comfortable, the Ammaco Strada hybrid bike is lightweight due to the 17 inch alloy frame which is also rigid and therefore strong but easy to control, with flat handlebars and hydraulic disc braking, is a hybrid bike that’s suitable for riding on both roads and country paths. It has 24 speed Shimano hydraulic shifters and front and rear Shimano disc brakes making it really safe. Key features include comfort road geometry, Shimano groupset effective hydraulic disc brakes and a comfy Ergonomic saddle. All that features will give you the best riding trips.
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How to Choose The Best Budget Hybrid Bike?
As you can see from the variety of bikes that we have reviewed above, hybrid bikes are versatile machines. There is a model for everyone and for any purpose. You need to think about what you need your bike for and what you expect it to be able to do. However, there are some general features to be on the lookout for.
A hybrid bike needs to be lightweight. This bike should be nimble enough to tackle city rides where you need agility and acceleration. Therefore, an aluminum frame is what you should go for.
Having front suspension could be good if you will ride on a bumpy terrain a lot. Otherwise, go for a stiff fork to save on weight even more.
A good hybrid bike should also have a wide range of gears in order to be able to tackle different terrains. However, if you know you will be riding it in a very flat area, a single-speed model will do the job as well.
When it comes to tires, 700c are recommended, as they roll better and are generally much faster on paved surfaces. Again, if you think you will ride on gravel roads a lot, or if you need shorter stand-over clearance, go for 26” wheels.
Finally, think about what kind of accessories you will need if any. Many hybrid bikes come with fenders, a kickstand, front and rear racks, and so on. This is great if you need it. Otherwise, it will just add more weight and slow you down.
Hybrid Bike Features to Consider When Shopping.
To figure out what type of hybrid bike is right for you, the first consideration is to know what type of riding you’ll be doing: commuting in the city, riding paved paths and smooth streets for a workout, or cruising on a mix of gravel and pavement. Once you know this, you can look at the specific features on a hybrid bike to decide if the bike is suitable for where you plan to ride.
Bikes are available with a broad range of gears, from one to 27 or more. When you factor in the many combinations of multiple chainrings and cogs and the numbers of teeth on them, things can get complex.
To keep it simple, the most important things to consider are your fitness level and the terrain you’ll be riding. If you’ll be riding lots of hills and you find climbing challenging, then you’ll want to opt for more gears.
If you’re a strong cyclist or you only ride flat terrain, you won’t need as many low gears to power up a hill so you can get away with fewer gears, which will keep your bike light. Some hybrid bikes have only one speed, and are aptly named single-speed bikes. These bikes have a freewheel mechanism in the rear hub that allows you to coast just like you would on a standard bike with multiple gears.
No Suspension: Many hybrid bikes do not include any suspension at all. Suspension forks add weight and can make pedaling less efficient, so most people who ride on paved bike paths and smooth streets will forego it.
Front Suspension: Some hybrid bikes (generally urban bikes) include front suspension forks that help absorb impacts on the front wheel to smooth out the ride on rough streets.
Rim Brakes: Many hybrid bikes come equipped with rim brakes. Rim brakes feature pads that grip onto the wheel rims.
- Advantages compared to disc brakes: Economical; easy to observe brake pad wear; easy to replace worn pads.
- Disadvantages compared to disc brakes: Gradually wear out the wheel rim, requiring the wheel to be replaced; less stopping power; less effective in wet or muddy conditions; require more finger effort on the levers to brake aggressively.
Disc Brakes: These feature brake pads that grip onto a brake rotor mounted to the wheel hub. Disc brakes come in two versions:
- Hydraulic disc brakes offer more progressive and stronger braking with less finger effort, and they self-adjust for brake pad wear.
- Mechanical disc brakes need manual adjusting as the pads wear.
When you compare disc brakes to rim brakes there are several clear advantages and disadvantages:
- Advantages compared to rim brakes: More consistent braking in all conditions; much cheaper to replace a worn rotor than a whole wheel; superior performance in steep and wet terrain; less finger strain.
- Disadvantages compared to rim brakes: More difficult to inspect pad wear and replace pads; hydraulic brakes are more expensive to service.
Bike Frame Materials
The majority of bikes are made from aluminum; however, steel and carbon fiber are also common. Each material has pros and cons, so you need to weigh your priorities when deciding.
- Aluminum is light, strong, stiff and affordable. It can sometimes be described as feeling harsh on rough roads, but newer construction techniques have helped improve shock absorption.
- Steel is heavier than aluminum, but its strength and amount of flex offer a comfortable, smooth ride.
- Carbon fiber is lighter than aluminum and stronger than steel, but it’s more expensive than both, making it a popular choice for high-end bikes. Some bikes feature carbon fiber forks and/or seat posts rather than a frame made entirely of carbon in order to keep the price down but still provide some of the benefits of the light, strong material.
When looking at a bike, compare the level of the seat and the handlebars. Generally speaking, the farther the seat is below the handlebars, the more comfortable the ride. Most hybrid bikes are set up this way. Seats that are higher than the handlebars, on the other hand, will allow you to ride in a more aerodynamic position and apply more power to the pedals. This lets you go faster, but it may not be as comfortable.
There are 5 basic styles of handlebars on bikes available at REI:
- Drop bar: Typically found on road bikes, drop-bar handlebars are occasionally offered on hybrid bikes. They are lightweight and aerodynamic, making them the preferred choice if you want to go fast. They also allow several riding and hand positions. Their downside is that they put you in a lower, more hunched over position that may put more strain on your back.
- Flat bar: These bars are very common on hybrid bikes. They are heavier than drop-bar handlebars, but they let you sit up in a more relaxed position so you can better see the road and potential hazards. This upright position reduces strain on your hands, wrists and shoulders.
- Riser bar: Also common on hybrid bikes, riser bars extend slightly upward and back toward the rider. They allow you to sit more upright and farther back for excellent vision of the trail ahead and good control while steering the bike.
- Moustache bar: These bars look similar to drop bars, only with very little drop. They give you a variety of hand positions while allowing you to sit more upright than with drop bars. Moustache bars are found on some road bikes and hybrid bikes.
Bike Cargo Racks
Hybrid bikes that come equipped with front and/or cargo racks are generally designed for urban riding that includes trips to the grocery store and commuting to work. With most racks, you’ll need to purchase pannier bags separately to hold your possessions.
You can remove the racks when you don’t need them, but most riders keep them installed and ready to haul extra cargo.
If you’re commuting to work or running errands in everyday clothes, fenders are essential for keeping road grime and puddles from splashing up on you. If you’re riding in a group on wet days, your friends will also appreciate your fenders, as they keep the spray coming off your wheels from blasting your buddies in the face.
For fair-weather riding, you can forego the fenders and save some weight.
There are many types of hybrid bikes out there, but if you know our tips above, you can easily choose the best hybrid bikes for yourself. Now you have ganined many useful shopping tips that we gave you, so apply them on our list of 10 best hybrid bikes above, then start choosing a good one for your perfect and happily trips.

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CHESHIRE East has come under fire for not taking part in a parliamentary enquiry into a planning policy which Sandbach campaigners say has ‘deprived residents of their right to control development in the town’.
The committee is conducting an enquiry into the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which includes a presumption in favour of development on greenfield sites.
Labour councillors and action groups have blamed this for developers being given the green light to plough up fields for housing across the borough.
And they are outraged Cheshire East has not sent in a submission to the enquiry because council leader Michael Jones said he was instead talking to ministers directly.
Cllr Sam Corcoran said: “The traffic in Sandbach is getting worse and the schools are full. What is going to happen when thousands of new homes are built in Sandbach?
“The Conservatives need to wake up to the problems caused by their policies of encouraging private enterprises to build on greenfield sites.”
The Labour councillor added: “I did submit my own response to the parliamentary committee and, following my intervention, so did Sandbach Town Council.”
Ian Knowlson, chairman of Hands Off Our Sandbach (HOOS) told the Chronicle yesterday if the council leader was talking to ministers about this matter ‘I would like him to tell the public what he’s been saying to the minister and members of the government in relation to the NPPF’.
He said the NPPF had ‘affected Sandbach massively’.
“It has deprived the residents of their democratic right to have control over development and what happens in Sandbach as a town,” said Mr Knowlson.
He said already planning permission had been granted for more houses than Sandbach was expected to deliver in the next 20 years and there are further applications coming in all the time.
“We have 2,100 houses on the table already from approvals that have been granted and developers and engulfing the town,” he said.
He said he believed the future for Sandbach now was to be protected by a neighbourhood plan and positive talks had been held with Sandbach Town Council.
“We remain optimistic the town council will agree to go ahead with it.”
Labour group leader David Newton, meanwhile, has attacked the ‘arrogance’ of the Conservatives on Cheshire East over the NPPF enquiry.
It was Cllr Newton who asked council leader Michael Jones at the last full council meeting whether Cheshire East had sent a written submission.
Speaking this week Cllr Newton said: “Here is a parliamentary committee asking for evidence on the impact of the NPPF and the Conservatives on Cheshire East Council won’t even deign to respond.
“Speculative housing applications are a major headache for residents of Cheshire. These problems could be solved by changes to the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework.”
He added: “ I am staggered at the arrogance of the Conservatives of Cheshire East Council in refusing to assist the parliamentary committee examining the operation of the NPPF. The Conservatives seem to think that everything is under control. They have been saying for years that they are talking with ministers and everything will be all right, but the planning disaster just keeps getting worse.”
At the full council meeting in May Cllr Jones had told Cllr Newton: “We have made many, many visits to the ministers involved and we didn’t feel it was right to put one through to that committee because we are consulting with all ministers at level on the NPPF. It’s fair to say that our voice is heard loudly in London on these issues and we are clear we are pro-growth but plan-led growth.”

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The Trickle Up of Fear
Slowly and strangely the world changes. We adapt, but it changes us too. We are not the people we were. It is not just that we have aged, but also that the context has changed. When we think back to a past where some of us worried less – it was because we had less to worry about. But it is hard to quite remember that old world clearly enough not to think that you might be deceiving yourself, and that it has always been like this.
Before 2008 we were living with great income inequality, among the highest in Europe, but average incomes had been steadily rising for decades. Since austerity was introduced in the UK in 2010 (to a degree unlike any other European country) average incomes have fallen and now the forecast rise in inflation means that we are not expecting the average British person in work to be any better off than they were in 2008 until at least 2027 (see Figure 1). Even that forecast may be over-optimistic.
Figure 1: The average person in work is £11,000 a year worse-off due to slump
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When the March 2022 Spring Financial Statement was released the Financial Times’ headline read: ‘Britain’s poorest left to bear brunt of squeeze on cost of living’. Their subtitle was ‘Chancellor focuses support towards working families and middle- and high-income earners’. And they went on to report the conclusion of the government’s own Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) which claimed that what we would now see ‘…would be ‘the biggest single financial-year fall in living standards since records began 66 years ago.’
The savagery of austerity, bolstered by a government that channels money towards those at the top, is unremitting. We have to travel back much further in time to find a precedent. The economist Geoff Tily, posted an updated graph of how the current pay squeeze compares to all others, showing that the slump in living standards we have now lived through, and are now forecast to continue to be living through, most closely compares to that seen between 1798 and 1822 (Figure 2)
Figure 2: This is already the worse squeeze on pay for over 200 years
Source: Geoff Tily, Senior Economist at the TUC, March 23rd 2022.
A footnote in Geoff’s graph explains that we were too optimistic before. An error in the estimation of Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) in 2021 meant that the pay squeeze did not even come to a temporary halt then. It has been unremitting now for the entire lifetime of children sitting their first formal exams this summer. It is expected to continue to be unremitting from here onwards. All previous forecasts of its ending soon have been wrong.
Fear trickles up slowly. At first it was the very poorest in the early 1980s who were hit hardest when mass unemployment came and benefits began to be slashed. Then, in the 1990s, those just above them saw their wages stagnate. Next, in the 2000s, what had been the relentless growth in wages for those in the middle, ended. But then, in the 2010s, real wages for most people fell as well. Now those who are better-off than average are beginning to see their living standards suffer as gas and food prices rise. Even after the Chancellor had made those changes in spring 2022, reducing fuel duty and raising national insurance thresholds in ways that most favoured the already better-off, the average person will be struggling more by 2025 and even the better-off are now seeing sustained overall falls in their living standards, for the first time in any of their lives.
The Resolution Foundation produces the most comprehensive graphs of all, which in stunning technicolour reveal just how bad the current situation is (see Figure 3). Most families, between 2019 and 2025 will suffer a fall in incomes last only experienced by the very poorest in the early 1980s and an even smaller number in the early 1990s recession. Back then it was those thrown out of work that suffered in this way. Now it will be almost everyone. And most of that 2019-2025 fall in incomes has already happened.
Figure 3: The ‘Worst Parliament Ever’ graph of household incomes 1966-2025
Source: Torsten Bell et al. (2022) Inflation Nation: Putting Spring Statement 2022 in context, March 24th.
Why is the Chancellor of the Exchequer continuing to make changes that will most badly effect the poorest in a society, those already suffering the greatest pay squeeze for over two hundred years and why is he doing this when the UK already has the highest income inequalities in all of Europe? More and more people will come to conclude that he is trying to pander to fear, trying to seek favour from those who have more than average by showing them that even when everyone is suffering, and the poor are suffering the most, he will try to reduce some of the taxes and costs of the better-off so that at least their drop in living standards will not be quite as sharp as the plummeting experienced by the minority who already have the least.
In the 1980s we were told that income and wealth would trickle down from the top to the bottom. We were told not to worry about the huge rise in income inequality then because – apparently – it would eventually ‘work its way through’ lower down. It did not, but something else started then. A new fear began, at first among the very poorest, that their children would have worse lives than they had. That fear slowly spread upwards over the decades and has now come to be true for almost everyone. That fear is greatest of all amongst the people who have the most to lose – like the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, himself.
Rishi Sunak is playing on our fears. He is hoping that the increase in our fear of each other that comes with rising inequality and falling living standards will pit family against family and worker against worker. Sunak is hoping and expecting that most people will never look at the kinds of graphs shown in this brief article, let alone understand them. He tells people that he feels and understands their pain – and in a way he does, as he is using that pain. He wants the general public, or at least a majority of the better-off half of the general public, to believe him when he says that there is no sensible alternative. He will say that what has happened was inevitable; but that he and his colleagues are doing, and will in future do, whatever they can to soften the blow.
The alternative, to actually soften the blow, would require people like him to give up their North Yorkshire Georgian mansions, the ones that they only use some weekends, and to share most of the rest of their wealth and property with others; the properties they hardly ever visit. The alternative would be for the dividends on the income from the shares they own to be reduced, and for the people who work in the firms they own (by dint of those shares) to be paid more. The alternative would be for the richest to be taxed as the rich in other European countries are taxed, and for welfare benefits to be made more decent (as they are in most of the rest of Europe). The alternative would be for more people like the Chancellor to use the schools and hospitals that everyone else uses. That alternative, for these extremely wealthy people, is – to them – terrifying. And so they work hard to try to ensure that you and I do not even imagine it, do not speak of it, and do not win it.
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Halloween was fright night for a bunch of teams.
Rose Bowl here we come! In Eugene, the Ducks are all lined in a row – in fact, seven in a row. In what was supposed to be the glamour attraction of the Day, Oregon crushed USC 47-20, as the Ducks rolled up over 600 yards of offense!! It was the worst loss in the Pete Carroll era (2001) and USC’s worst defeat since 1997. Oregon coach Chip Kelly, who could run for governor, is deserving of National Coach of the Year honors. Best sign in the stands: Hey, Barkley – Can you hear me now?! In reference to the USC’s true freshman QB who said that he would feed of the noise from the Autzen Stadium crowd. At one point it was a tie game: 17-17, but Oregon outscored the Men of Troy 30-3! Yikes!
In Iowa, it was a Steve McQueen sequel – The Great Escape Two! The Hawkeyes overcame a 24-14 fourth quarter deficit, scoring 28 unanswered points to remain undefeated 9-0. Amazingly, Iowa had 6 turnovers, five of which were interceptions by quarterback Ricky Stanzi, who threw four in the third quarter on a total of eight passes!!! In Iowa City, this is truly is a special season for Kirk Ferentz and the Boys of the Corn.
Mighty Meechigan and Coach $Rod were embarrassed by a woeful Illinois team 38-13, as the Wolverines have lost 4 of its last 5. Where’s Lloyd Carr when you need him.
Poor UConn. For the second week in a row the Huskies have seen defeat snatched from the jaws of victory. With 38 seconds left UConn scored to take the lead over Rutgers 24-21, only to see the Scarlet Knights 16 seconds later score the winning touchdown on an 81 yard pass play!!
Temple has won six in a row for the first time since the Ford Administration (1974), making the Owls bowl eligible. Coach Al Golden should be the prime candidate at Virginia – a place where he once served as an assistant – once the Cavs pull the plug on Al Groh.
The Bearcats of Cincinnati are 8-0 for the first time since the Eisenhower Administration 1954. Another coach named Kelly – Brian is also deserving of Coach of the Year consideration.
In Tallahassee, d-coordinator Mickey Andrews stayed one year too long, as the Seminoles secondary was once again shredded (97th in the nation), as FSU hung on for a 45-42 victory over old friend Tom O’Brien and his NC State Wolfpack.
Mighty Duke (5-3, 3-1) has won three in a row for the first time since the George H.W. Bush Administration -1989. The Dukies are now one win away from being bowl eligible.
Mississippi coach Houston Nutt is the worst front runner. Touted as a top five team before the start of the season, Ole Miss lost its third game out of eight, as quarterback Jevan Snead – once a Heisman Trophy candidate, has been a huge disappointment.
The Gators of Florida finally broke out of its offensive slump – as quarterback Tim Tebow broke the SEC touchdown rushing record, leading Florida to its 18th consecutive victory.
On the local front, good-guy Coach Spaz has his BC Eagles bowl eligible. I wonder if Jags would have been able to do that with the bare cupboard he left at the Heights.
Two wild games; Coach Paul Johnson Jackets of Georgia Tech are 8-1 – cementing its hold as the best team in the Peach State: defeating Vanderbilt 56-31, while Houston knocked off So. Miss 50-43 with a last second touchdown. Houston QB Case Keenum stats: 44-59 – 559 yards – 5 td’s – 1 int.!!


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The change process is “not just thought out but also is ‘felt out,'” according to an article in the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies (JLOS) — and managers who want to lead change successfully will benefit from understanding this interplay of thought and emotion.
Mel Fugate of Southern Methodist University, Spencer Harrison of Boston College, and Angelo J. Kinicki of Arizona State University published “Thoughts and Feelings About Organizational Change: A Field Test of Appraisal Theory” in the JLOS November 2011 issue. The abstract:
This longitudinal field study examines the relationships among the three focal constructs within appraisal theory—appraisal, emotion, and coping—at the beginning of change and their relationship with employee withdrawal at the end of an organizational restructuring. New theory is used to integrate past theory and research to propose and test a model containing synchronous reciprocal relationships between negative appraisal and negative emotions. Results confirmed a synchronous reciprocal relationship between negative appraisal and negative emotions, which suggests that appraisal is not a sequential process as often conceptualized and tested in the past. Negative appraisals and negative emotions also had negative relationships with control coping, which was negatively associated to intentions to quit, which in turn predicted subsequent voluntary turnover. This study thus extends appraisal theory and demonstrates it is a powerful alternative (theoretical) means for examining employee reactions to organizational change. Theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed.
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(AFP) - Russia has rejected a draft UN resolution put forward by European powers targeting Iran's nuclear programme, saying the proposed measures did not advance objectives agreed on earlier by major world powers.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the resolution put forward Wednesday by Britain, France and Germany would not be effective in containing Iran's programme and contradicted the consensus reached by the five permanent UN Security Council members and Germany, reports Trend.
"I think that in this respect the draft resolution that has been presented clearly does not further the objectives that the six powers agreed on earlier," Lavrov was quoted as saying by Interfax news agency Thursday.
Those goals, Lavrov said, are preventing proliferation of "sensitive technology" without the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, while also keeping open "all necessary channels of communication with Iran."
The foreign ministry's deputy head, Sergei Kislyak, said separately that Russia was "carefully studying" the draft resolution. However, a "long negotiating process is required" to find a mutually acceptable decision, he was quoted as saying by Interfax.
Russia has long resisted the West's push for tough sanctions, partly due to a lucrative contract to construct Iran's first civilian nuclear power station at Bushehr.
The draft text, which proposes "necessary measures" to prevent nuclear and missile technology from reaching Iran, does not directly mention Bushehr.
The United States has called on Russia to halt nuclear cooperation with Iran, but France's UN ambassador, Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, said the Europeans favoured exempting the lucrative Bushehr project.
Kislyak told Interfax: "There are much bigger problems there than the construction of the Bushehr station."
De la Sabliere, who played a key role in drafting the proposed sanctions, said they invoked Article 41 of Chapter Seven of the UN Charter which calls for sanctions not involving the use of force.
The draft warns that the Security Council would "consider further measures" if Iran still refused to comply with a demand that it freeze uranium enrichment, a process used to produce fuel for nuclear reactors but which, if extended, can also provide the raw material for bombs.
De La Sabliere told reporters that the text also contained a freeze on assets related to Iran's nuclear and missile programs as well as travel bans on nuclear and weapons scientists.
He said the draft would be discussed Thursday among envoys of the council's five council's five veto-wielding members -- Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States -- plus Germany.
He added that the punitive measures were needed to respond to Tehran's defiance following the failure of negotiations between European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana and Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani.


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Casper Sleep has filed for an initial public offering in a bet that investors will be awake to the potential of its “holistic” sleep solutions even though it has never turned a profit.
The bed-in-a-box pioneer said the growth of the “sleep economy” is accelerating as sleep becomes the “third pillar of wellness” alongside fitness and nutrition “as consumers begin to take their sleep and its impact on their health more seriously.”
“We want Casper to become the top-of-mind brand for best-in-class products and experiences that improve how we sleep,” it said in its prospectus, adding, “We believe we are the first company that understands and serves the sleep economy in a holistic way.”
But The Wall Street Journal noted that Casper’s filing “revealed heavy losses to go along with sharp revenue growth, a mix that has drawn ire from public investors recently.” Casper incurred net losses of $92 million and $73 million in 2018 and 2017, respectively.
“Casper’s planned debut comes at a precarious time for startups trying to go public with heavy losses,” the WSJ said, citing the struggles of Uber, Lyft, and WeWork.
Casper, which was founded in 2014, was last valued at about $1.1 billion in an early 2019 private funding round.
The prospectus shows the company has grown at a 45.4% compound growth rate since 2016, bringing in $358 million in annual sales in 2018. The global sleep economy is expected to increase from $432 billion in 2019 to $585 billion by 2024, representing a 6.3% CAGR.
“Our offerings encompass traditional sleep categories for consumers, such as mattresses, soft goods, and bedroom furniture, and are increasingly focused on non-traditional categories, including products that promote the ideal ambience for sleep,” the prospectus says.
Casper warns, however, that “we have a history of losses and expect to have operating losses and negative cash flow as we continue to expand our business” and that “it is uncertain whether the demand for our sleep products and services will continue to grow and achieve wide market acceptance.”


Leo Varadkar’s unclear plans for the proposed ‘Student Loan Scheme’ outraged the Union of Students in Ireland, who led the march for publicly funded education in Dublin on October 3rd.
The Taoiseach ruled out the introduction of a British or American style loan scheme system which would leave students “saddled with enormous debts”. He is yet to outline the scheme he wants for the students of Ireland or state how it might affect those benefiting from DARE, HEAR and SUSI.
Thousands of students have taken to the streets to make it clear, a week before the budget, “that we’re not going to stand over a situation of loan schemes” said Síona Cahill, USI’s VP for Equality and Citizenship.
Varadkar believes third level students “should make a contribution” to the cost of education although the USI argues that education is not a privilege but a right and the onus should not be put on students to fund it.
Confusion still surrounds what effect a loan scheme would have on Irish students. The scheme emerged from the Cassells Report by Peter Cassells, chair of the government higher education working group. Cassells declared the “current situation is unsustainable” and that the “status quo was not an option”.
The Cassells report did offer two other options for fixing the problem in third level Irish education funding. One of which was to publicly fund it which the USI determine to be the only fair solution.
The consensus from DCU students at the march was that if this scheme comes to fruition, students depending on DARE, HEAR and SUSI programmes will be seriously affected.
“I’m here because I need my grants. It would be very worrying if I didn’t have them. I don’t know if I’d even gone to college without them” said José Boyd, Applied Languages and Translation student at DCU.
With the lack of a definitive plan for the looming loan scheme, many political parties have made their positions unclear as to whether they favour it or not. Mary Mitchell-O’Connor, Minister of state for Higher Education, said the government are still considering all outcomes of the Cassells report but have made no official decision to implement any of them yet.
Fianna Fáil have said they are not completely opposed to a loan scheme unlike Sinn Féin and the Green Party who officially oppose it. Labour Party Senator, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin added that he believes that “college fees should go, not rise”.
“It’s not about what they say, it’s about what they don’t say. What he hasn’t said is he hasn’t ruled out a clear loan scheme being put in place that would ensure that students would be paying back thousands and thousands after college” said DCU Students’ Union president Niall Behan about Varadkar’s loan scheme comments.


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The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced today that they will be expanding the film and television offerings at its Atlanta location to include a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in film and television, thanks to the Georgia’s quickly growing entertainment industry
In order to help meet the need for skilled professionals in the film and TV industry in the state, SCAD has decided to expand their program so that students can pursue a B.F.A. in film and television. The addition of this new degree program follows the introduction of the film and television Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts programs last year at SCAD Atlanta.
“Georgia’s television and film industry is thriving, and we rank third in the nation for feature film production,” said Georgia Governor Nathan Deal in a statement. “Our diverse location and production resources make our state the ideal setting for growth in the industry. Now, we also have local companies and highly skilled Georgia workers available to perform the jobs that film companies demand. Programs such as this new degree at SCAD Atlanta form a network of training and education that will keep Georgia on the cutting edge of film and television production, will attract more high-profile projects to the state and will allow talented Georgians to practice their trade here at home.”
You can read more about what SCAD Atlanta has to offer students who pursue the new degree below:
SCAD Atlanta students who pursue the B.F.A. in film and television will study and work in the SCAD Digital Media Center, a 60,000-square-foot film, television and digital media hub. Here, motion capture and green screen production capabilities, sound recording and mixing suites, editing rooms, screening spaces, and set and prop fabrication studios enable a wide spectrum of work to be created in a fully-equipped studio environment. SCAD Atlanta also offers state-of-the-art stage and screen venues including SCADshow, the 13,300-square-foot theater complex on 14th Street in Midtown, which features a 375-seat mainstage theater, 4K Digital Cinema Projection, Dolby Digital Surround Sound and second-floor production offices. SCAD will continue to offer the B.F.A. in film and television at its Savannah location, which recently expanded to include the Savannah Film Studios.
The new degree program will launch in September of 2015.
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The capital city of Bavaria, the city has a population of 1.4 million, the third highest populated city in Germany after Berlin which has a population of 3.47 million and Hamburg with a population of 1.76 million. The city is probably most famous for its beer, which many say is the best in world but it also offers great architecture and culture as well as German cuisine. Every year from September to October, Munich plays host to the famous Oktoberfest, a celebration of the marriage of King Ludwig in 1810. Around seven million people come to Munich during this period and around eight million liters of beer are drunk every year, with one liter costing you over 10€.
As the home of the BMW headquarters, it is the perfect place to take a car hire in Munich and drive around the city in a BMW.
Having been heavily destroyed during the Second World War, Munich has been painstakingly rebuilt to look like its pre-war state, hence why Munich is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. However, Munich does showcase some very modern and impressive buildings, such as the BMW headquarters and the Allianz Arena.
As well as beer and cars, Munich’s other famous export is its world famous soccer club, F.C. Bayern München, The most famous and successful club in Germany and one of the most in Europe. Take a car hire Munich to the Allianz Arena and take a tour of the stadium or if you’re lucky enough to get tickets, go and watch a game.
The Frauen Kirche or the Church of Our Lady, built in 1494, offers a spectacular view of Munich and on a clear day, you can see the Bavarian Alps. Although it is one of Munich's popular tourist attractions, the church still holds regular catholic services and has a capacity of over 10,000. It is located very close to Marienplatz.
St. Michael's Church is located within walking distance of the Frauenkircke, St. Michael's Church was built in 1597. It is the location of the tombs of many of the Kings of Bavaria, the most famous being Ling Ludwig II, famous for building the Neuschwanstein Castle and his mysterious death.
A visit to Munich means a visit to one of the many Munich beer houses, including the most famous Hofbrauhaus. You can drink beer and enjoy some typical southern German food.
Within Munich is located a large public garden, an area of 3.7 kilometers, The Englischer Garden or the English Garden, houses many unusual buildings such as the Japanese Teahouse and a Chinese Tower, constructed in 1790 and outside home to a 7,000 capacity beer garden.
Munich has some of the best museums in Germany. Take your car rental Munich to the Haidhausen area and visit the Deutsche Museum, the world’s largest museum for science and technology, it has exhibits ranging from chemistry to aerospace, agriculture to music.
The National Bavarian Museum, founded in 1855 by King Maximilian, houses some of the most important European pieces of art in Europe as well as collections relating to folklore from Bavaria.
Take your rental car for a day trip to the city of Füssen, enjoy the beautiful city and take a walk up to the famous Neuschwanstein Caste, and the surrounding mountains where one can get a breath-taking view of the landscape.
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Publication Order of Harry Palmer Books
|The Ipcress File||(1962)||Hardcover Paperback Kindle|
|Horse Under Water||(1963)||Hardcover Paperback Kindle|
|Funeral in Berlin||(1964)||Hardcover Paperback Kindle|
|The Billion-Dollar Brain||(1966)||Hardcover Paperback Kindle|
|An Expensive Place to Die||(1967)||Hardcover Paperback Kindle|
|Spy Story||(1974)||Hardcover Paperback Kindle|
|Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Spy||(1976)||Hardcover Paperback Kindle|
Leonard Cyril Deighton is a British novelist and a military historian. He is also a graphic artists and has authored a number of cookery books as well. He is better known as Len Deighton and is quite famous in spy fiction circles for his masterpiece series – The Harry Palmer series. He says that his interest in writing spy stories was inspired by a scene he witnessed as a young boy of 11 years. It was the arrest of Anna Wolkoff, a Russian who was living in Britain but was actually spying for the Nazis. She was working with a clerk in the American Embassy, selling secrets to Germans.
The series’ main character is a British Intelligence agent. In all of the novels in the series, his name is really never mentioned. Very little is known about him – and that which is really known is from inference from the series itself. Aliases are frequently used and we guess it goes with being a member of the espionage profession. At one time in one of the novels, he is greeted by another character, ”Hello Harry” to which he later says that his name is not Harry though in his line of work, it is hard to remember if ever it had been. So the name Harry Palmer really is not the official name of the series. It became its unofficial name after the novels were adapted into films and the lead protagonist spy was given the name Harry Palmer.
From the novels, it is known that this lead character is from Burnley, Lancashire. He also attended college but it is not stated which college he attended or what he studied. He used to serve in the in the intelligence field in the Army for a long time before he is relieved of his duties there and he’s hired by a bureau which is referred to as W.O.O.C.(P). His physical appearance is described as a 6’ tall man with blue eyes, brown hair and dark complexion. He also wears glasses, the horn-rimmed type.
He is a bit disconnected from the rest of the world really and there is not much that can be said about his relationships with other people. He doesn’t seem to try to maintain any existing relationships except with his secretary Jean. He is not well off either – he lives in some back street flat and sometimes out of seedy hotels. His utility services providers keep reminding him that bills need to be paid. His character is oddly unsettling and shrouded in mystery- there is something about him that you cannot quite figure. He is a complicated person, to say the least.
The Ipcress File
This is the first book in the Harry Palmer series and it was written in first person. It was published in the year 1962 and it was well received. The critically acclaimed book was made into a film 3 years later. The film adaptation was directed by Sidney Furie and produced by Harry Saltzman. The lead role was played by Michael Caine who together with the producer came up with the idea of giving this anonymous character a dull name – Harry Palmer. The plot of this masterpiece is twinned around mind control and cold-war brainwashing. The title itself is an acronym. Ipcress stands for Induction of Psychoneuroses by Conditioned Reflex under strESS.
In this first installment, a number of scientists mysteriously disappear in Berlin and the series’ top spy has to push his limits as he tries to get to the bottom of the case. A seemingly simple case escalates rapidly as he delves deeper into the very heart of a master conspiracy. He even finds himself struggling to come out of this murk alive. His job takes him from Lebanon to the South Pacific Islands. When a man is killed and he becomes the main suspect, it takes all of his will and resolve to survive and solve the case. But who was the mastermind of this dark ring of conspiracy?
Horse under Water
This is the second book in Len Deighton’s spy series novels. It is also the only book that was not adapted into a film. It is set in Portugal, in a small fishing village. The plot revolves around an assignment in Portugal that the main character is sent to handle by his boss, Dawlish. It involves retrieving items from a ship that went down in the wake of the World War II. While the initial description of the items to be retrieved is forged currency that’s supposed to finance a revolution in Portugal, the story changes later on. It becomes heroine – but is it really? Naturally, things are never what they seem to be.
Throw into this mystery the discovery of cutting edge technology that would revolutionize warfare. Like its predecessor, this second book is sensational with multiple twists in the plot and an engaging writing style that is the work of a genius.
The first edition of this second book was considerably shorter than the edition that followed. The second edition went into more detail particularly concerning the top spy’s diving course.
Funeral in Berlin
This is the third book of the series and the unnamed protagonist is sent to Berlin to make possible a defection ploy. There are different players in this seemingly easy deal. As always, things are not what they seem to be – he finds himself in a deadly game characterized by ruthless tactics and maneuvers. It is a game in which the various governments involved are drawn into the deadly moves of espionage, cold war style. Everyone seems to get what they want until betrayal is started in the camp and people get killed.
The last book in this series is Billion Dollar Brain which was also adapted into film. When Len Deighton published two further books with an unnamed lead spy protagonist, many people just assumed that they were continuations of the series. However, it cannot be said with certainty whether this is true or not. There are some discrepancies that both support this notion and also some that are not in its favor.
Overall, Deighton weaves great stories and this mystery that surrounds his central character adds a bit of a puzzle effect to the entire series. The chapter headings have hidden meanings too. Though they reflect a running theme, some of their meanings are hidden in crossword puzzles – a reflection of the unnamed spy’s habit of playing around with crossword puzzles.Book Series In Order » Characters » Harry Palmer


Argo is an
international collaboration that collects high-quality temperature and
salinity profiles from the upper 2000m of the ice-free global ocean and
currents from intermediate depths. The data come from battery-powered
autonomous floats that spend most of
their life drifting at depth where they are stabilised by being
neutrally buoyant at the "parking depth" pressure by having a density
equal to the ambient pressure and a compressibility that is less than
that of sea water. At present there are three models of profiling float
used extensively in Argo. All work in a similar fashion but differ
somewhat in their design characteristics. At typically 10-day
intervals, the floats pump fluid into an external bladder and rise to
the surface over about 6 hours while measuring temperature and
salinity. Satellites determinethe position of the floats when they
surface, and receive the data transmitted by the floats. The bladder
then deflates and the float returns to its original density and sinks
to drift until the cycle is repeated. Floats are designed to make about
150 such cycles.
The standard Argo mission is a park and profile mission
where the float descends to a target depth of 1000m to drift and then
descends again to 2000m to start the temperature and salinity profile.
In the beginning of 2010,70% of floats profile to depths greater than
1500m. Another 20% profile to between 1000 and 1500m.
Argo Float Models
Most of the Argo array is currently comprised of three float models: the PROVOR
built by NKE-INSTRUMENTATION in France in close collaboration with IFREMER, the
APEX float produced by
Teledyne Webb Research and the
float designed and built by Scripps Institution of Oceanography, USA.
Two current floats now have new models available. The ARVOR
is a new generation PROVOR float and it is also being built by NKE-INSTRUMENTATION.
The SOLO-II is a new generation SOLO and is being built by MRV systems.
Two temperature/salinity sensor suites are used - SBE, and FSI.
The temperature data are accurate to a few millidegrees over the float
lifetime. For discussion of salinity data accuracy please see the
section on the Argo data system.
Argo Data Transmission
As the float
ascends a series of typically about 200 pressure, temperature, salinity
measurements are made and stored on board the float. These are
transmitted to satellites when the float reaches the surface.
For most floats in the Argo array the data are transmitted from the ocean surface via the Système Argos
location and data transmission system. The data transmission rates are
such that to guarantee error free data reception and location in all
weather conditions the float must spend between 6 and 12 hrs at the
surface. Positions are accurate to ~100m depending on the number of
satellites within range and the geometry of their distribution.
system to Argos has been tested using positions from the Global
Positioning System (GPS) and data communication using the Iridium
satellites. Iridium is becoming a more attractive option as it allows
more detailed profiles to be transmitted with a shorter period at the
surface and even two-way communication. As of 2010, 250 floats have
been deployed with Iridium antennas.


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The arrival of Hurricane Ike results in oil prices increases
Oil prices rose today as Hurricane Ike hit the southern US coast, forcing the shutdown of oil and gas production facilities in the area.
New York crude for October delivery, was up 43 cents at $101.30 a barrel, rebounding from a decline in closing US trades overnight. London Brent October crude rose 51 cents to $98.15 after shedding $1.33 in London yesterday.
Oil and natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico has been largely shut down as Ike bears down on the coast, the US Department of Energy said. The storm is set to spare most Gulf energy installations. The bulk of US oil refineries are in the Gulf.
Hurricane Ike: Its impact has resulted in the closure of oil production facilities in the US
Ike comes in a week when the Opec cartel decided to cut production - although its biggest producer Saudi Arabia will continue to pump crude at the same levels.
Meanwhile, the US has lowered its forecasts for 2009 global crude oil demand.
It said it is using 3.8% fewer petroleum products than it was at this time last year.
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However, as if you are not satisfy enough with the style of available chair on the store, you can ask for any carpenter to make the way rocking chair should be depend on your own preference. By this, you could get not only satisfied for yourself, but also compliment from another guest of yours.
The first possible combination is the chair with the table. Since the chair is small, then the table must be small too. If you have small L-shaped sofa or ottoman then you can use the small wooden table or glass table. If your living room has no decoration because of the space, you can get the table with pattern for wooden table or glass table that has been painted so it can be used as part of the decorations too.
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Bathroom Lighting Fixtures in Different Style and Variations
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For better usage, the waterproof material made for the bed also could be the best choice after all. By this type, you could prolonged the lifetime usage, along with the low budget for the maintenance.
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For instance, you could choose the similar style to be put inside the bedroom, to make it way nicer and along together. Perhaps, you can only choose furniture in the same color for another easy arrangement inside the bedroom.
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Both wall-mounted style along with the usage of bed bunks equipped with storage somehow can be the best partner in order to save more space inside the bedroom. It does not need too much room availability, either to place the cupboard or else, yet you have already get both of you wish in one go.
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After halting in-person performances in March 2020, Memphis performing arts company Playhouse on the Square unveiled details of their 53rd season.
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In 1837, the 4th of July wasn’t a day of celebration for the 3,000 Chickasaw people gathered in Memphis that day.
Julia Britton Hooks was a musical prodigy who moved to Memphis in 1876, and soon became a well-known performer on Beale Street.
W.C.Handy didn’t discover the blues, but he was the first to put it in writing.


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