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Everyday problem solving and decision-making is a way of leading an inspiring life — Monish N Kumar
By: Learning In Liminal Space
Tags: Everyday Life, Decision Making, Inspiration, Problems, Optimism

Everyday problem solving and decision-making is a way of leading an inspiring life — Monish N Kumar

Problems are a part of our lives. Sometimes situations arise in life wherein decision needs to be taken and the challenges need to be addressed. We can address those challenges either in a complaint mode or with an optimistic frame of mind. There is always a solution available provided we put our minds to it.

This story gives an interesting perspective. Let us imagine Jack who happened to break his friend’s toy car. He felt very sacred about this. He felt unsure about what can be done to solve this problem.

On speaking to his father, he figured that he must learn to solve problems on his won. To begin with, he must first understand the problem and then figure the best possible solution. As Jack acknowledged the problem, he realized that he’d need to buy a toy car to replace the broken one. Seeing the small pocket money he was left with, he figured there was more to be done to earn and save.

As a next step in sync with this father, Jack did chores and earned extra money. On making enough money to buy the toy car, he purchased one and gave that to his friend. This made both friends happy and helped them learn to solve problems, take right decisions and keep communication open with parents so that always-best solution is chosen collectively and optimistically.

Monish wrote this as part of the classwork on feeding inspirations through everyday problem solving and decision-making. Monish is 14 years old. He studies at St. Joesph Central School, Mysore.
We should stay positive about climate change
By: Adam Inniss
Tags: Greta Thunberg, Activism, Climate Change, Politics, Optimism

We should stay positive about climate change

Strike for the climate, Halifax Nova Scotia, September 27 2019

In a speech made by Greta Thunberg in October of 2018, the young activist said “the climate crisis has already been solved. We already have the facts and solutions. All we have to do is wake up and change.”

Greta is bringing up a really important idea, a simple one, and one we shouldn’t forget: we can do better. The solutions to so many problems are within reach, we just have to stretch a little farther. In other words, the problem isn’t what we have — it’s how we use it.

The climate movement isn’t in short supply of solutions for climate change, there are tons of alternatives available for fossil fuels and plastic packaging.

The one thing we are lacking is optimism.

Young activists give in to climate fatalism all the time. We see more people saying things like they won’t have kids because of the crisis, and dictonary.com named existential the word of the year for 2019.

Tweet from April 2020

The idea that there are solutions to climate change should cause excitement. We should be bursting with enthusiasm, not just for preventing climate catastrophe, but for what the world could look like after. We should be talking endlessly about what our post climate change world could look like. Our protest signs should read like writers room pitches for a Star Trek episode.

‘Imagine how safe green sector jobs would be compared to the gas sector! Picture the slick, eco friendly technology of a post climate change world! Imagine the beautiful landscapes we could preserve by slowing deforestation! Imagine what an economy could look like that is based on justice and safety rather than endless, unstable growth!’

History has shown us that good activism is about having a dream, not having a nightmare. Of course, dreaming is getting more and more difficult. In 2019, Greta Thunberg said “I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to Panic.” It’s really easy to feel this way, but is it productive?

Greta makes an important point again: we should have urgency, but we should also be cautious of where panic could lead us. Maybe we will get more done if we have an idea of what we want earth to look like, not just what we don’t want it to not look like. If we keep the idea in our minds that we have the solutions, and we let those solutions guide our eyes into the future, we can access our secret weapon against climate change: optimism.

The truth is, like solutions to climate change, optimism is abundant in the climate movement. If climate activists really had no hope, none of them would bother taking to the streets or protesting, there would be no incentive to strike, there would be no movement at all without optimism.

As Noam Chomsky says in his book Optimism Over Despair: “We have two choices. We can be pessimistic, give up and help ensure that the worst will happen. Or we can be optimistic, grasp the opportunities that surely exist and maybe help make the world a better place. Not much of a choice.”
Why Do I Bother Being Optimistic?
By: Braden Wong
Tags: Self Improvement, Personal Development, Leadership, Optimism, Personal Growth

History remembers those who believe in the future

Our greatest visionaries are not revered because they lied or led others astray.

They are revered because their beliefs created alternate realities, unique from the status quo, which brought the best of others.

Visionaries often spend years going against the grain of markets, doubted by countless investors and enduring psychological turmoil, before seeing any returns or being proved correct. To draw from familiar figures — Steve Jobs was fired from his own company for 12 years. Elon Musk spent 2008 on the verge of bankruptcy as SpaceX’s Falcon Rocket went 0–3 and Tesla’s Roadster “hemorrhaged money.” Quintessential visionaries have an undying optimism for their mission, even against all odds.

Visionaries believe that the future can be better. And in doing so, they create a promise for others to believe in as well.

To execute your vision, you need “rational optimism”

If you don’t believe in the future, why should you lead?

The question may be uncomfortable, but hopefully clarifies what I mean by “optimism.” It is not rooted in always “looking on the bright side” or wearing rose-tinted glasses — but building an internal locus of control, practicing grit, and claiming agency over our future. It is a faith in outcomes, not fib of circumstances.

Optimism does not discount the present challenges we are facing. Instead, it motivates us to take action in spite of them. It is not about the present, but the future. And through it, promising others in light of challenge to believe, we may build ourselves a better one.
Diabetic Cyborg Life 2/20: Fallacies of the GOP
By: Adam, Diabetic Cyborg
Tags: Mental Health, Economics, This Happened To Me, Life, Optimism

Being confident in ourselves is always a good thing, yet that can be hard when the nation and state you live in are run by fascists terrorists. In listening to the Paul Krugman book Arguing with Zombies, I realize a few things that were apparent before, but I denied in ignorance. The biggest being that American “conservatives” are not conservative in any way.

The “conservative” party here rule for and are controlled by the wealthy 1% of citizens. They tell lies of “upward mobility” while giving no room for that in policies they make. The “mobility” they speak of is not apparent in any demographics since the 1960’s or 1970’s.

The rank and file Republican voters support these wealthy legislators in the hope they will be them one day. Those GOP officials will never give them the chance to rise. They like to say both parties are the same, yet reality and facts tell a much different tale.

The most extreme of the GOP took power in overtime and the Democrats remain a coalition of many interest groups and factions that want similar things. As Krugman shares in his book, the ways of the GOP are more akin to fascists and dictators as recent facts will show.

The only hope this optimist can really give here is that November can supply a refreshing blast of small “d” democracy, though I honestly have my doubts.
Dear Future L,
Tags: Love, Heartbreak, Optimism, Hurt

Dear Future L,

Hey there,

I haven’t been in the best of moods this week. I’ve been struggling with the hurt of heartbreak. Last night I had a nightmare about X. I hope it gets better with time. I’ve been reading a lot about heartbreaks and I’ve learned that it takes approximately 3.5months to get over someone and I’m only in the second-week post break up.

I can’t wait to stop hurting and feeling this way. It would be nice to put all these behind me. Luckily, I’ve been brave enough to tell some of my friends about it and they have been kind enough to check-in. Daily, I’m seeing how incompatible X and I were. I guess it’s probably for the best. Although I honestly think I deserved a better breakup, but I guess it is what it is.

Now, I’m scared of love again. I pray the Holy Spirit helps me overcome this fear because I really want to grow old in love with someone who would love me till their last breath and want to build a life with me.

X once said I should promise him that we’d always stay together regardless of how tough life gets and I held on to that promise. Lol. I doubt he’d remember. I’m still really upset with him but what can I really do about it but soldier on. I’ve deleted his contact but we’re still in some groups together. I really want to leave those groups but I’m trying not to let my emotions decide. I know it’s hard now but I’m optimistic that it would get better with time.

So far, 2021 has been an emotionally tough year for me. I’ve been through so much already in over 2decades of my life and I know I can get through this. The tears are still hot and painful but I’m glad they are getting less by the day.

It’s funny that this is now my diary. I can’t wait to read all these in a year. Hopefully, I am completely over this heartbreak and focusing on what’s mine.

Till then, I love you L.

Love,

Past L❤️
PODHADITH: THINKING POSITIVELY
By: Shaykhpod Blog
Tags: Positivity, Hadith, Pessimism, Optimism, Islam

In a Hadith found in Sunan Abu Dawud, number 4993, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that thinking well about people is an aspect of worshipping Allah, the Exalted, correctly. Meaning, it is an aspect of obeying Allah, the Exalted.

Interpreting things in a negative way often leads to sins such as backbiting and slandering. Unfortunately, adopting a negative mind-set effects people from a family unit to a national level. For example, how many times has a nation gone to war over an assumption and suspicion? The vast majority of scandals which are found in the media are based on assumptions. Even laws have been created which support the use of assumptions and suspicion. This often leads to fractured and broken relationships as people with this mind-set always believe others are taking a dig at them through their words or actions. This prevents one from taking advice from others as they believe they are only being mocked by the advisor and it prevents one from giving advice as they believe the other person will not pay any attention to what they say. And a person will refrain from advising the one who possesses this negative mind-set as they believe it will only lead to an argument. This leads to other negative traits such as bitterness.

It is important for muslims to understand that even if they assume someone is taking a dig at them they should still accept their advice if it is based on the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. They should strive to interpret things where possible in a positive way in order to give the benefit of the doubt to others. This in turn leads to a positive mentality. And a positive mindset leads to healthy relationships and feelings. Chapter 49 Al Hujurat, verse 12:

“O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin…”

PodHadith: Thinking Positively: https://youtu.be/3OXDhNkngBg

PodHadith: Thinking Positively: https://fb.watch/5YwYHXhIDt/

#Allah #ShaykhPod #Islam #Quran #Hadith #Positivity #Prophet #Muhammad #Sunnah #Piety #Taqwa #Pessimism #Optimism #Negativity
Procurement Process Optimization with Python
By: Samir Saci
Tags: Supply Chain, Python, Procurement, Logistics, Optimism

II. Build your Model

Unlike the previous article of the series, we won’t use PuLP as we are not in a linear programming problem. We will be using the SciPy optimization functions to solve this non-linear minimization problem.

1. Declare your decision variables

What are you trying to decide?

We want to set the quantity per replenishment order sent by our ERP to the supplier.

Equations — (Image by Author)

However, to simplify our calculation we will use the number of replenishment per year Ri as a decision variable.

Equations — (Image by Author)

The replenishment quantity will be calculated using the formula below.

Note: We accept to have a replenishment case quantity that is not an integer.

2. Declare your objective function

What do you want to minimize?

Equations — (Image by Author)

The purchasing cost itself is not included in the objective function as it is out of the scope of our optimization targets.

Code

3. Define the constraints

What are the limits in resources that will determine your feasible region?

Equations — (Image by Author)

This is where problems start as we have a non-linear constraint (1/Ri).

Equations — (Image by Author)

4. Solve the model and prepare the results

What are the results of your simulation?

Initial Guess

Unlike Linear Programming, we need to provide an initial vector of a potential solution to the algorithm for the first iteration to initiate it.

Here, we’ll assume that 2 replenishments per year for all SKUs could be a good candidate.

$63,206.7 total cost for initial guessing

Hopefully the optimal solution will be lower

Solve

Comment

I could not find any method to implement Integer Non-Linear Programming using Scipy solvers. If you have a solution, better than this quick-and-dirty rounding, using another library of python, can you please share it in the comment section?
Why I Prefer Aribitrum Over Optimism?
Tags: Ethereum, Blockchain, Arbitrum, Optimism, Layer 2

Why I Prefer Aribitrum Over Optimism?

These are reasons why investors move their money to Layer2 PanasL27 Just now·5 min read

Hello 👋🏻 🤓 I’m Panas.

My motto is to stop the messy financial systems and make them better for all. You know, blockchain can help!

FYI: This article is biased from my perspective and research. This is not financial advice, just for an educational purpose.

Let’s dive in!

We’ve observed a rise in Arbitrum volume, layer2 and DeFi Blue-Chip Platforms, so let’s get to know more about layer 2! (Layer 2 Full Insight and Analysis By The World-class Research Article here)

Arbitrum has already seen more tractions since its inception less than two weeks ago, with $2.5Billion in value locked on the network.

Besides, we’ve begun to get to know layer two’s potential, as even with artificially limited capacity, the average gas charge for a token swap on Arbitrum is cut by 12x compared to Ethereum L1.

September 16, 2021

Less than a week after launching, the value locked in Arbitrum’s bridge is more than Polygon. There was an obstacle of liquidity mining announcements across Avalanche, Fantom, and Harmony over the last few weeks.

However, Arbitrum has been able to outshine its EVM [More info about EVM in easy ways]-compatible competitors or other sidechains. This is a clear evidence of just how much the market had been anticipating Arbitrum’s launch.

How is Arbitrum different from Optimism?

There are two ways you can compare Arbitrum with the Optimism system

comparing current systems

comparing the systems in the future

Let’s have a look at the

Current System

1. Optimism release lacks most of the security features needed for a rollup protocol. For example, they have no way to submit a fraud proof, so if the sequencer posts a false fraud proof, the system will accept it. That makes it effectively a fully centralized custodial system (in the current implementation). Arbitrum release includes a fully functioning system to submit fraud proofs, check them, and slash the party who tried to cheat.

2. Optimism relies on a centralized party called a sequencer which is supposed to make promises of event ordering. But currently, the sequencer cannot make those promises, nor is there any way to punish a misbehaving sequencer. By contrast, Arbitrum release uses aggregators, parties who batch transactions together for efficiency

In contrast, Arbitrum allows anyone to be an aggregator and ensure that a malicious aggregator can’t hurt users.
1948 Cadillac Meteor Barn Find Rescued
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, Classic, News

When most people see a car like this 1948 Cadillac Meteor in its very much barn-find condition, they automatically want to call it junk or a scrap heap. There’s rust all over the body, the front end fell off when it was dragged from the field where it sat for who knows how many years, and there’s so much more wrong with it. That’s what makes it being rescued so amazing.

Watch a barn find Ferrari get washed for the first time in years here.

Not everyone has the vision to see something in poor shape and realize its true potential. Too many people are too quick to write off anything that’s tired and old, that’s seen better days mainly because the process of resurrecting it looks like a lot of work. But as Thomas Edison once said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

This old Caddie is definitely going to require some serious work. After a life of transporting the sick, injured, and dying it was finally laid to rest in a field. Maybe someone meant to do something with it for years but things kept getting in the way.

We’re sure the guy who acquired this old ambulance will push through this project just fine. After all, it looks like we’re not dealing with some rookie here since just getting this thing onto the trailer took a lot of effort. But for those of you who are neck-deep in a project car and feel like you’ll never get everything buttoned up, know there is hope and an end if you keep moving forward. Henry Ford said, “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” Doing things that are worthwhile often isn’t easy.

We hope to see this old Cadillac Meteor ambulance when it’s fully restored. Check out the rescue video included with this story.
Craigslist Find: 1970 Dodge Charger
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, 70s, Muscle, Handpicked

One of the most iconic American muscle cars ever made is the 1970 Dodge Charger. While some might prefer the ’69 or some other model year, plenty of people have grown to love ’70 Charger and what it represents. That’s why seeing this one was buried under a mountain of garbage in a garage is disheartening, however you could give it a proper home now. Listed for sale on Craigslist in Los Angeles, this Mopar is available for the taking.

Check out a farm full of old Mopar muscle cars here.

Everyone will have their opinion of whether the asking price of $22,000 for this classic Mopar is worth it. After all, it’s a Dodge Charger 500, a car people either love or hate. If that’s not divisive enough, this isn’t a numbers-matching car, hence why the asking price isn’t higher.

photo credit: Craigslist

Since the guy who listed it, who says the car was his uncle’s, doesn’t mention anything about it running, we’re assuming it doesn’t fire up. In other words, assume the worse mechanically and you probably won’t be disappointed.

photo credit: Craigslist

Also, as you can see in the pictures, this Dodge Charger 500 has some rust issues. Since it’s a Michigan car, even though the guy listed it in the Los Angeles area, that’s not surprising at all. The Mopar looks pretty bad in at least one of those photos, but you can contact the guy to get all the intimate details of the rust damage since there are no pictures of the chassis. Of course, all that rust is enough to make plenty of people looking for a project car bail.

photo credit: Craigslist

Sure, this is apparently a one-owner car and the original window sticker is included, but the rust, the fact it’s not numbers-matching, and the likelihood it doesn’t run are some big hits against it. Still, would you consider this a diamond in the rough? Or is this just rough?

Check out the listing for yourself here.
Ford Performance Reveals All-Electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, Muscle, News, Racing

Projected to do the quarter mile in a smoking low-8-second-range, Fordjust pulled the wraps off the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype. Just looking at the car and not knowing anything about it, you’d have little reason to believe it wasn’t packing an internal combustion engine up front. However, this prototype along with the Chevy Camaro eCOPO herald a different future for drag racing.

In the video below, you can see and hear this Cobra Jet 1400 do a run. There’s no roaring V8 like you’d expect with other Ford Mustangs. Instead, this thing makes a noise that sounds more like a spaceship or something out of Tron, or maybe even the cars in the first Fast and Furious movie.

The name of this car is directly tied to its output of 1,400-horsepower. These days we’re not as shocked to hear about EVs laying down those kinds of figures, but it’s still definitely not something to shrug off. Just as important is the 1,100 lb.-ft. of torque available from a standstill.

Of course, not everyone will be a fan of the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400. Yes, it looks much like other pony cars, but feelings have been hurt by Ford slapping the revered badge and Mustang name on the Mach-E, an all-electric crossover with a frunk suitable for serving shrimp to all your friends. However, it’s possible this gesture could heal some of those wounds.

Make no mistake about it, this prototype car will have an impact on future Ford Mustang models. There are already rumors of the upcoming S650 offering at least one hybrid model with the possibility of an all-electric version.

“Electric powertrains give us a completely new kind of performance and the all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 is one example of pushing new technology to the absolute limit,” said Dave Pericak, Global Director, Ford Icons.

What do you think of this all-electric drag racer? Leave a comment below and let us know.

Photos credit: Ford Motor Company

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Watch A 1943 Willys MB Jeep Travel 550 Miles Off-Road
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, off-roaders, Classic, Off Road, News

As part of the ongoing AMSOIL Signature Series, Lovell Racing took a 1943 Willys MB Jeep on a 550-mile trek from Colorado Springs to Moab. That means crossing through some pretty rugged territory, something this old military rig was designed to do. For those who haven’t really explored Colorado and Utah, both incredible destinations for outdoor adventure, the video below is a special treat.

Despite being rugged, the old Jeep doesn’t have any of the newfangled technologies which people badmouth, then use without hesitation when they’re in a tight spot. Thankfully there are some purpose-built support off-roadersalong for the adventure, otherwise who knows how this would have ended.

Even with the extra help, the Jeep suffers from overheating and vapor lock several times. It has fuel delivery problems, making it necessary to tow up some of the steeper inclines. Other troubles include running into snow, making the team change their route since it’s impassable. This might erase some of your romantic fantasies about getting a classic rig and going on a long, cross-country adventure.

The fact is for a while these trails the Jeep takes were some of the few roads in the area. People who traverse them on horseback, walking, and even with wagons. It must have been absolutely grueling and painstakingly slow. We have the luxury of using vehicles to do the majority of the work so we can more fully appreciate the beauty of nature.

Speaking of beauty, there’s plenty of it throughout the video. If this isn’t motivation to go spend some time in the great outdoors, perhaps nothing will be. Being surrounded by amazing scenery is one the of great perks of owning an off-roader. As they also note in the video, taking an old Jeep on a long-distance trip gives them the chance to slow down and really experience life, instead of always rushing around while missing the best parts.

Photos credit: YouTube

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Super Summit 2020 Has Been Cancelled
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, Muscle, News, Racing

Summit Motorsports Park has broken plenty of hearts by announcing Super Summit 2020 has officially been canceled, thanks to COVID-19. The event was supposed to take place on June 6. This news comes as a shock after owner Bill Bader, Jr. took to social media April 15 to announce it would be opening back up and having a 2020 season schedule, despite warnings about the threat of the coronavirus. With the industry still in disarray it apparently was too much, so Summit will remain shut down, meaning no Super Summit this year.

In a Facebook post, Summit explained this move was done to “best protect enthusiasts and manufacturers planning to attend the show” as well as staff and the Norwalk community in general. It’s possible tremendous pressure was put under tremendous pressure to fold after Bader, Jr.’s video declaration that he was opening everything back up went viral, with many media outlets and others treating the move as a hostile and/or irresponsible action.

With record attendance at Super Summit last year and what looked to be record-breaking momentum heading into the 6th annual event. Among the planned activities were cruise-ins, drag races, music, fireworks, and even fun runs, making it a celebration for everyone.

As the pandemic continues, a dizzying number of automotive gatherings have been cancelled or postponed around the world. This includes car auctions scrambling to hold online events, museums providing internet tours, and more.

While the cancellation of Super Summit is bad news, for now the Hot Rod Power Tour kickoff event is still on. Originally, it was supposed to take place right after Super Summit, but now it’s scheduled for August 23 at Summit Motorsports Park. Hopefully that’s not another promise which needs to be broken, but we’ll see how this whole situation rolls out. If everything goes as planned, the Tour will run through August 29 at the Chicagoland Speedway.

Photos credit: Summit Motorsports Park

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Stolen 1969 Chevelle SS Crashed, Recovered In WA Police Chase
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, Muscle, Classic, 60s, News

Despite most people being at home during a nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, the number of car thefts continues to be on the rise. That was the case in Bellingham, Washington where 28-year-old Nicholas Bailey is accused of stealing a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS from its owner’s driveway, and then leading police on a pursuit across multiple cities before crashing the classic Chevy muscle car and being taken into custody.

On April 19 at around 6 a.m., the owner of the Chevelle was awoken by the car being fire up in the driveway before tearing down the street at a high rate of speed. A series of tips allowed the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department to locate the stolen classic within a few hours but not before they were led on a multi-city pursuit that ended in Blaine, Washington. According to the Blaine Police Department’s Facebook page, the suspected car thief was apparently injured after the chase ended, and he was transported to the hospital before being taken to the county jail and booked on “multiple” felony charges.

While the Chevelle did suffer a good amount of cosmetic damage down both sides of the body, at least it was eventually recovered and reunited with its owner, which doesn’t seem to happen often with many of the classic car thefts we’ve reported on lately. From the images, this Chevelle appears to be an SS396, and it’s a sharp-looking car with a beautiful black paint job and factory rallye wheels.

We’re glad the owner got the car back, and we hope it doesn’t take too long for this muscle car to get back out on the road again.

Source: Bellingham Herald

Images: Blaine (WA) Police Department

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Corvette Heroes Is Finding A New Home for 36 Corvettes
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, Win, Sports, News

Corvette Heroes Is Finding A New Home for 36 Corvettes

Everyone loves to see a classic Chevrolet Corvette, whether it’s cruising down the road or sitting in a parking lot. Now you have the chance to be the owner of a head-turning ‘Vette thanks to a group called Corvette Heroes. Through the organization, 36 classic Corvettes will be given away to 36 lucky people through a national sweepstakes you can enter now.

Just imagine cruising down Main Street behind the wheel of a 1967 Chevy Corvette or dropping the top of a 1956 Corvette convertible. You could even win an extremely rare and highly-coveted 1953 Corvette and be the star of any show.

All of the cars being given away in the sweepstakes are part of what some call the ultimate barn find. You might have read about the Peter Max Collection, a group of Corvettes collected by an eccentric artist and hidden away in New York City for years on end. The collection has one of every model year the Corvette was made, starting with 1953 and ending with 1989. It was originally the grand prize for a giveaway on cable TV network VH1. Max bought the cars off the winner and planned to use them in an art project that never came about, and so they sat in one location and then another since the late 80s.

Corvette Heroes is run by New York parking garage and real estate professionals, plus the co-owner of the Gotham Comedy Club. The group is dedicated to finding loving homes for these historic cars so they are proudly displayed and driven. The Corvettes have been restored by Dream Car Restorations in New York and are ready to be driven.

There are some unique aspects to this sweepstakes. Because there will be 36 winners, your chances of getting a car are better than in some other sweepstakes.

All proceeds go to American military veterans through the National Guard Educational Fund, which is very much a worthwhile cause.

So, now is the time to sign up for the sweepstakes and hopefully win one of the 36 Corvettes.

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What is the North America Travel Bags Market size?
By: Rajesh Varma
Tags: American, Travel, America

The North America travel bags market is expected to be valued at USD 15.28 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing air passenger traffic domestically and growing trend of family trips over weekends, driven by rising disposable incomes, in the region.

In recent years, economic stability and the resultant rise in disposable incomes of the population have led to growth of the travel & tourism industry in the region, with significantly growing trends of domestic travel and family vacations over weekends. The reasonable air fares for domestic travel have also led to increasing traffic of business personnel in air transport, most notably in the U.S.

The short duration of such trips has led to the demand for smaller and convenient travel goods, including bags, such as duffle bags, trolleys, and backpacks. The further growth of the travel industry in the region is expected to have significant impacts on the growth of the travel bags market during the forecast period.

Duffle bag is the largest travel bag segment in 2016 and is anticipated to register a lucrative growth rate over the analysis period. However, prepared trolley bags are anticipated to witness fastest CAGR of 7.1%, from 2017 to 2025.

The growth of duffle bag segment can be attributed to the growing traveler preferences towards this type of bags, most notably for travels of short durations, wherein the bag offers major advantages such as convenience, large packing space, and lightweight.

To request a sample copy or view summary of this report, click the link below:

www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/north-america-travel-bags-market

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Thor Is An Insane 3,974-HP $13.2 Million Semi
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, News, Trucks, Tuner

There are crazy builds, and then there are completely insane, out-of-this-world. Thor Truck is obviously of the latter of the two. Built by Mike Harrah over the course of seven years, this semi is packing 12 superchargers and 3,974-horsepower. Matching its extreme ways is the extreme price it fetched at auction, $13.2 million.

In the beginning, Thor started off as a 1984 Peterbilt 359 Ultra Custom TT Crew Cab. If you know your trucks you can see that, after you look past the many customizations. One of the most prominent features is the two 14.0-liter Detroit Diesel engines with 12 superchargers bolted up, plus the rows of exhaust pipes on both sides. As the flames shoot out things get pretty wild. If that’s not enough, this thing is packing nitrous.

To fit those engines, the front end of this Peterbilt was stretched quite a bit. Thor measures 44 feet long, plus it tips the scale at a whopping 32,000 pounds. This thing wouldn’t even be legal to drive on quite a few bridges. Of course, it’s really built for showing off and maybe hitting the drag strip, which is what the four 12-foot parachutes around back are for.

All the aesthetic touches are what really turn heads, although the whine of the superchargers sure doesn’t hurt. Chrome all over the bumpers, massive front grille, engines, superchargers, exhaust pipes, chassis, and just about everywhere else imaginable is just the start.

The cab is red with flames down the sides, almost evoking a Transformers vibe. Broad swords are mounted vertically between the doors, but using those as grab handles might turn out poorly. There are a lot of other details, but the mural on the back of cab portrays Thor and some other people in “Viking” garb fighting. It’s so kitsch the art on this semi could’ve been lifted off an 80s D&D manual cover.

There are a lot of big claims swirling around Thor, like that it’s supposedly the most power big-rig ever built.” But more importantly, what do you think of this custom semi? Is it amazing or awful? Leave a comment below.

Photo credit: YouTube

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eBay: A 1957 Ford Gasser That Went From Barn Find To SEMA Lights
By: Sam Maven
Tags: American, 50s, News, Auction, Racing

Every so often we stumble across a gem in a world full of coal when scouring the infinite amount of car listings at our fingertips. This time around, eBay did not disappoint as we bring you this 1957 Ford Custom 300 Post that was found in an Iowa barn with just 63,000 original miles. Since its days of barn hibernation, this car has been transformed into an old-school Gasser that follows the Southern Gasser Rules from the 1960s. Even better, this old Ford was displayed at the SEMA show in 2019 inside the Stewart Warner Gauges Booth.

Everything on this Ford-turned-Gasser is new including the engine, drivetrain, and axles among other things. The car is updated with new floor pans, rockers, and trunk floor all paint-sealed with Lizard Skins inside and out.

According to the listing, this classic Ford has mostly original paint along with most factory sheet metal such as the fenders, trunk lid, hood, roof, doors, and quarter panels. The graphics on the car were done by Cedar River Signs with the hand done by Rick Nootnagel. The faux rusty appearance was chemically made in-house to match the car. Rare wheels off a 1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang sit up front with a pair of old-school Appliance Wheels out back. A custom one-off interior that was special-made by Michael Lightburn in Mexico.

Powering this Gasser is a 1968 FE 390 engine equipped with 1964 heads. The engine was custom built in-house and bored .60 over and given extensive machine work. Shifting comes from a 4-speed top loader manual transmission that twists a Ford 9-inch rear end equipped with a Detroit Locker. Spent gases flow through custom-made headers that were created to specifically to fit the car. Even more, a modern wiring harness by Kwik Wire was installed.

This Gasser build is soon to be featured digitally by Car Craft, and it makes and makes an appearance in plenty of YouTube videos. A simple Google search “1957 Ford Gasser” will show you plenty of photos of the car. Also, the car is being sold as is with no warranty.

If interested in this 1957 Ford Gasser, you can ‘Buy It Now’ on eBay for $28,500 or go ahead and place a bid. There are 26 days left of this online listing, but someone is sure to snag this cool build for themselves at any given moment.

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Ford Bronco’s Contribution To The Fight Against The Coronavirus
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Tags: American, Newsletter, News, Trucks

Starting out the year in an economic boom, Ford, like so many of us Americans and American companies, had big aspirations for 2020. Some of their planned product launches for the early part of the year included the new Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport but have unfortunately taken a back seat to the current health concerns brought on by the Coronavirus. Stepping up to the plate, as Americans do when faced with adversity, Ford has halted production of new vehicles and began using supplies initially intended for those vehicles for medical supplies instead.

Ford Motor Company is currently pumping out masks and face shields at a rate of 100,000 units per week and plans to increase production across multiple factories. Additionally, they are ready to add PAPR full head respirators and gowns to the assembly line as well. Once the design is approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the F150 will contribute its ventilated seat blower for use in the Ford-made respirators. Likewise, the Bronco has a contribution as well. With a bit of collaboration from their supplier, Joysen Safety Systems, Ford will be producing gowns sharing the same material as Ford Bronco airbags.

When asked if the decision to use off-the-shelf parts to contribute in the fight against the virus would impact vehicle production when it eventually starts back up, Ford officials seemed confident of their ability to work with suppliers to meet demand with little further impact to vehicle production. Going to this point, it sends an extremely hopeful message that the Mustang Mach-E production is still on track and the EV has sold out for the year. While only time will tell the scale of the Coronavirus’ impact on Fords business, one thing is very clear at this point Fords efforts to support the community in this time of need has been nothing short of American.

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Until the beginning of the next semester
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Tags: American, French, Self Development, Driving School, Rest

What everyone should do before the second semester? Of course, take a break! It’s time to have a rest, to loosen up and let your hair down with somebody!

Actually, it’s good advice, but i didn’t follow it at all. Hm, I obviously had fun and threw a party during those two weeks.

Stop. Forget it all. No worries! I happily spent time!

Most of the days I was Working And Studying, but i did it with pleasure!

I worked for my speaking skills in English and in French! I rewatch the cartoon Balto in English — it’s a cartoon from my childhood! And watched a French serial “Sequence” in YouTube.

Also, I worked as a volunteer on Solyanka — is a regular open meetup for language-lovers in Nizhny Novgorod. Each month we get together to chat, share and find friends from all over the world. Solyanka is a noncommercial project that unites people of all ages and any level of foreign languages.

Btw, Most of the time of the first week I read Japanese manga. Sometimes I must translate it from English, so it was a nice experience, but it was hard from time to time.

And I finally started immersing into French history and culture fully. I took some special books for studying it.

Then I visited gestalt-Breakfast — A joint Breakfast of a group of people, including two leading psychologists. BUT! Not just a Breakfast, but a Breakfast with discussions of various psychological issues, topics, and training sessions every two weeks.

And the main news is that I DROVE THE CAR in our city! It was the second lesson at the vehicle testing point, and after that, i drove back my driving instructor and me to the driving school! He said that i was well done! So, I’m so proud of myself! C:

So, It’s time to set the goals!

As i mentioned earlier, I hate doing this, but I’ll lift the veil of secrecy C:

First of all, i should take my exam successfully and early. I’ll prepare every two days for 2,5 hours

Secondly, I should get my driving license! So, wish me luck :) I’ll work hard and learn traffic regulations carefully :)

Thirdly, I’ll work for my vocabulary and AAT (American Accent Training) to get 93% at the end of the second semester. I’ll train it every two-three days for 2 hours at least! I’ll use speak-peak.club for practicing speaking skills every day at least 30 minutes!:)

Then, I’ll read the next Night Huntress book, Okunev “Political Geopolitics” and others. It’s a big secret now :) — If I don’t have enough time, I’ll read about 20 minutes per day.

Finally, I’ll work for my speaking skills in French to speak fluently A2 C; — I have a strategy, but it’s also secret — sorry, but if you wanna learn French -> just write me :)

Anyway, Now, I’m ready for the new semester!

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Black person claims to be ‘transracial,’ identifies as White
By: Amber Holcomb
Tags: American, Transracial, Black, White, Rachel Dolezal

Black person claims to be ‘transracial,’ identifies as White

Rachel Dolezal has been described as a white woman who identifies as an African American.

First, let’s define “Transracial”. Transracial people are individuals who assert a racial identity for themselves which differs from their birth race.

David S Womack, a straight black person from Las Vegas, also claims to be transracial and identifies as White.

Womack was born In Philadelphia, USA and grew up loving White food and culture — so much so Womack now identifies as White, even working on TV and Film production crews while driving Uber part-time, Womack is what’s called a “Producer”, an American-derived term used for TV/Movie production in the United States. Here are several of his Amazon Prime Originals (Sony Distribution): click here

“Whenever I’m around the music, around the food, I feel like I’m in my own skin,” Womack told us. “I’d watch the history channel sometimes for hours, you know, whenever it came to that and, you know, nothing else intrigued me more but things about White culture.”

The comments make Womack a member of a small, but growing, community of people who consider themselves transracial — meaning to be born one race but identify with another.

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Many members of the African-American community, however, are not pleased, with some even expressing outrage at Womack’s assertion, saying Womack is overlooking the hundreds of years of struggle Pan Africans have endured.

David Womack says he “feels like himself” when he’s around White food and music and that is intriguing, “but to then say you are that race is both realistic and actually happening,” he said. Being White means enduring racism, discrimination and micro-aggressions all the time.

“I believe people will [take advantage] just like other people have taken advantage of their identity to get their way, but the difference between me and them…is that I don’t want that,” Womack said. “I think that we all have the freedoms to pursue happiness in our own ways.”
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Tags: American, Muscle, Client, Handpicked

Mopar has been crushing the competition lately with its modern muscle cars but there is still nothing like the 1969–½ ‘lift-off’ hood Super Bee. The problem is that there are very few to go around and only 153 1969–½ year models with the A-12 performance package were even made. Before you give up on this seemingly unattainable dream car though, imagine if you were to be able to win a fully restored example with only 27,000 original miles on the clock. Now you can. Dream Giveaway is now giving Motorious readers the opportunity to bring this limited-edition muscle car home.

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This extremely rare car was fully restored by a national Super Bee expert and features all of its original A19 Package parts. This includes the fiberglass lift-off hood, a 390-horespower 440 Six-Pack engine and a Dana 60 rear axle with 4.10 rear gears. It also features a no-nonsense interior, a Police handling package, and 15x6 Black H.D. wheels. For the purist, the restoration also included a reproduction set of G70x15 Redline tires.

All you have to do is make a charitable donation to New Beginning Children’s Homes via buying tickets here, and this true dream car and the $15,000 cash to cover the taxes could be yours. New Beginning Children’s Homes is just one of the eight charities dedicated to helping children, DUI victims, veterans, the homeless, and breast cancer victims that is supported by the Dream Giveaway Garage. Donations range from $3.00 to $5,000.00 and your chances of winning are increased by the more you donate. Additionally, as a Motorious reader any donation comes with bonus tickets to boost your chances of winning this car. So what are you waiting for? Lend a helping hand to your fellow Americans in need and win your dream car in the process.