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In Alaska, a new group founded and financed by for-profit native corporations falsely charges in an ad that Republican Senate nominee Joe Miller’s proposals "would destroy a third of Alaska’s […]
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Q: Did former President Barack Obama pardon Wendell Callahan, who was later accused of killing three people after his early release?
A: No. Congress unanimously passed a bill changing drug sentencing laws and Obama signed it. Callahan petitioned for early release under the new law and it was approved by a federal judge.Have a question? Ask us.
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Imagine if a helicopter suddenly dropped $5,000 on every person in the country. Lots of people would want to use the cash to buy stuff, right? But there wouldn’t automatically be more stuff available for them to buy. As demand outpaced supply, prices would rise.
It's an oversimplification that, in a nutshell, describes what some experts are worried could happen in the post-pandemic economy. They join a growing chorus of voices raising concerns about inflation, leading to alarming headlines and quotes about how "investors should be prepared for the biggest inflation scare in America" since the 1980s.
But how worried should you, a non-expert, be? Here's everything you need to know about inflation.
What is inflation, and why is it in the news right now?
The basic definition of inflation is a general increase in prices across the board, says Scott Baier, chair of the John E. Walker department of economics at Clemson University. We're talking about everything from the price of bananas at Trader Joe's to the price for the gas in the semi trucks that deliver them.
Inflation occurs when there are too many dollars chasing too few goods. Ann Owen, an economics professor at Hamilton College, says inflation is a hot topic right now because of — what else? — the pandemic. For the past year or so, because the country has been locked down, most people haven’t been able to spend money like normal. On top of that, due to the widespread job loss, many haven’t wanted to.
But we seem to be approaching a turning point. States like Florida and Texas are open for business with no stay-at-home orders. Some 167 million vaccines have been administered; people are becoming less afraid to leave their homes. And after an interminable winter, summer is coming.
“The idea is that people have been stuck in their houses for a year, and when they finally get permission to leave, they’re going to go out and spend a lot of money,” Owen says. “As demand goes up, so does the price.”
How bad will inflation get?
We know that many Americans have a lot of cash on hand, in part because of the three rounds of stimulus checks approved by Congress. But the extent to which inflation will pick up, and how fast it happens, is still up in the air, says Edward Knotek, senior vice president and research economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
The Fed tries to keep inflation in check by adjusting the federal funds rate, or the rate at which banks lend each other money. It generally likes to see inflation at 2%, which it claims on its website is consistent with “maximum employment and price stability,” allowing people to “make sound decisions regarding saving, borrowing and investment.”
But back in August, Chairman Jerome Powell announced a “robust updating” of the 2% standard. He said the Fed is targeting 2% over the long run, meaning it’ll let inflation rise moderately above the normal goal as long as it averages out. Last week, he elaborated on the pent-up pandemic demand problem, saying that he predicts “the effect on inflation will be neither particularly large nor persistent.”
Unfortunately, we don’t really have any sort of precedent to know for sure how this will play out. People keep saying how unique the ongoing coronavirus financial/health crisis is, and they're not exaggerating. Knotek says the dynamics of the economy are different now than they were in previous recessions. That’s only increased uncertainty.
What does this all actually mean? Is milk going to cost $100 in a month's time?
Probably not. It’s important to note that all prices won’t jump at the same time. Some products may become more expensive, while some may become less expensive, Knotek says. Plus, the potential increases are pretty small in the grand scheme of things.
Back in 1974, the U.S. saw inflation (as measured by the consumer price index) rise 12.2%. In contrast, predictions now hover around 2.5%.
“We are talking about a percentage-point swing. We’re not talking about a massive jump in inflation this year,” Knotek says.
How to prepare for inflation (just in case)
From a savings point of view, Blue Ocean Global Wealth CEO Marguerita Cheng says she understands why people may be anxious about the possibility of inflation. Because the Fed has kept interest rates low, “if you’re trying to be a saver, you’re not too happy,” she adds.
Cheng, also a CFP Board ambassador, says you should still have a relatively liquid emergency fund you can access in the short term. For the long term, stocks are a good hedge against inflation, especially for young people with decades to go before retirement.
“Over time, the growth rate does outpace inflation,” she says.
Bottom line? People are buzzing about inflation because the economy is opening back up, and there’s some concern that pent-up demand could increase prices. (There’s also some meta concern that the expectation of inflation could actually cause inflation, but that's another story.)
While you may want to mentally prepare for the possibility of inflation and consider having a conversation with a financial advisor about how to adjust your portfolio, there's no need to panic.
"The sky is not falling," Owen says.
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The House Select Committee, appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to investigate the events of January, 6, 2021, claims social media companies provided inadequate answers when it requested documentation last August.
Now, it is demanding more from these companies.
On Thursday, the committee announced that it had subpoenaed four social media companies as a part of its investigation. The committee accused the four companies, Google's Alphabet, Facebook's Meta, Twitter, and Reddit, of providing “inadequate responses to prior requests for information.”
“Two key questions for the Select Committee are how the spread of misinformation and violent extremism contributed to the violent attack on our democracy, and what steps—if any—social media companies took to prevent their platforms from being breeding grounds for radicalizing people to violence,” Committee Chair Bennie Thompson said.
“It's disappointing that after months of engagement, we still do not have the documents and information necessary to answer those basic questions,” he continued.
In a press release, the committee outlined what it requires from each of these companies, based on how each platform was allegedly used in the planning of the riot at the US Capitol:
“Alphabet's YouTube was a platform for significant communications by its users that were relevant to the planning and execution of January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, including livestreams of the attack as it was taking place.
Meta platforms were reportedly used to share messages of hatred, violence, and incitement; to spread misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories around the election; and to coordinate or attempt to coordinate the Stop the Steal movement. Public accounts about Facebook's Civic Integrity Team indicate that Facebook has documents that are critical to the Select Committee's investigation.
Reddit was the platform for the “r/The_Donald” ‘subreddit' community that grew significantly on Reddit before migrating to the website TheDonald.win in 2020, which ultimately hosted significant discussion and planning related to the January 6th attack.
Twitter subscribers reportedly used the platform for communications regarding the planning and execution of the assault on the United States Capitol, and Twitter was reportedly warned about potential violence being planned on the site in advance of January 6th. Twitter users also engaged in communications amplifying allegations of election fraud, including by the former President himself.”
The companies were given up to January 27, 2022, to respond.
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Shared knowledge emerges from interaction and can be discussed and criticised. It Is not restricted to the experience of individuals and is in some sense impersonal. Shared knowledge also produces knowledge communities. These are groups of people who are linked together through having access to a particular system of shared knowledge.
There are six main conditions that have to be satisfied for knowledge to be shared:
- A shared problem/ motivation to share the knowlege
- Requires knowledge
- A technology for sharing knowledge
- Shared concepts and conventions
- A shared methodology
- Shared history
Personal knowledge on the other hand is individual and unshared. It can involve “Know how” gained by an individuals’ practice; knowledge that can only be accessed by individuals (e.g. feelings); tacit unconscious knowledge (e.g. how long to shake someone’s hand for). Personal knowledge requires first personal experience (could you describe colours to a blind man?).
According to the oxford dictionary, good is when something is “desired or approved of”. Does this mean that anything is seen as ‘good’ as soon as several people approve of it? Or is ‘good’ constituted by values, people and actions; if so what is a ‘good’ value or a ‘good’ person’?
In my opinion something can be seen as ‘good’, when it is reliable, efficient and consistent. Projecting this on people, a ‘good’ person is someone who possesses these three values in addition to honesty and open-mindedness. For me, a ‘good’ action is when something is done to help other people, to make the world better (e.g. helping in the fight against poverty) or an action that benefits someone, without harming or wronging anyone else. A good action also includes reacting in a disciplinary way rather than impulsively.
In conclusion, my perspective of ‘good’ is a moral one, and I see the word ‘good’ as a description of values, people and actions that display moral virtues.
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To Bob's credit, he never claimed to be looking out for the 'little people'/shareholders. As evidenced by no shareholder conference calls and a pre reverse stock split price of a nickel a share.
"Tree has been shook..." The tree has been shaking for the last 3 years! The recent dilution of 33% of the stock by the CEO didn't help. Unfortunately look for more debt and dilution to come...
I think at one point that was the plan but this isn't 2006 and the downturn in the oil and gas market makes these little nano-cap penny stock companies a dime a dozen. I'm confused you went from stating they should announce a future drilling plan, even though they have no money to do so, or announce an acquisition, again even though they have no money to do so; to declaring they should, 'sell some land... sell the company or merge.' It seems you are just grasping for straws. The only prudent move related to Dejour would have been to sell at .14 before the reverse split and buy back at .20 now.
And where is the company going to get the millions of dollars to complete your possible scenarios? Oh, that's right the CEO can provide the loan and then dilute existing shareholders by giving himself another 13 million shares!
Hey Fattie glad you are still around. The last post I recall reading of yours was over three weeks ago when you declared; "we start moving up this week..."
Andy you are too funny! Yeah... The stock is trading at a pre reverse split price of a little over .05 cents a share and it's the bashers and shorts that are angry, upset and stressed? Actually I find your posts contain by far the most hostility and animosity of anyones. You might want to check yourself before you wreck yourself.
That's all this company needs is a spike in oil production by U.S. companies creating an additional glut in natural gas!
I've got a buy order in at .19 cents. You could buy some now at .29 and make money selling into any future brief nat gas rally. The only advantage of the lower float is the opportunity to day trade the stock around a core position. The problem with Dejour press releases is that each of their silver linings has a cloud, for example the last one, or their quarterly financials which almost always have a 'one time' million dollar expense or right off that keeps the company from showing a profit. Don't forget the oldie but goody our production was lower than expected because we shut down several of our wells for work overs, and didn't care enough about our shareholders to inform them before they got blindsided.
"I thought you were smarter than that Red." Why did you think that? He's been arguing with anyone who warned him where this stock was headed for the last 6 months.
"anybody's guess is as good as anyone elses.." Yeah, I suppose. I just take issue when the guesses are based on unwarranted optimism. Here are some of my guesses based on the realities of the decimated oil and gas sector. The company couldn't get traditional long term financing because Dejour is either being forced to re-negotiate a lower work interest with Coachman, or that Coachman is suspending further drilling until the sector rebounds or that the current wells will be shut-in until prices recover or that more dilution is on the way or.... Hows that for guessing?
"They need cash in the near term" How does the recent dilutive loan extension provide cash? "need to purchase quickly" You're not suggesting another dilutive equity offering is on the horizon, not this company! Maybe we can get another loan from our CEO if we give him the opportunity to purchase another 13 million shares at .10 cents each.
Let's see, their announced strategic plans are to drill 175 million dollars (their share of the total cost of wells) in the next few wells Kokopelli alone. You do the math.
Derddy, the problem with your hypothetical scenario's is that Bob doesn't care about you or your wants as a shareholder. I fear Bob's ego will get in the way of a realistic buyout offer. I owned shares in a small speculative stock when it was trading at a buck a share and an investor asked during a conference call if the company would entertain a buyout offer, he said yes but everybody was offering low ball figures of 3.00 to 4.00 a share. The stock is trading for .15 cents today.
If you are a shareholder of Dejour it's happened to you before and it's happening to you now! The Board member that resigned most likely wanted no part of a breach of fiduciary responsibility lawsuit.
You just know Bob's got the best interest of the common shareholder in mind when making decisions about the company. That's why he holds quarterly conference calls, so he can keep us valuable shareholders informed. The timing on the pricing of those warrants had nothing to do with the purchase price of them. They could have been priced at a nickle or a dollar. Pricing them at a buck would have showed the street he had confidence in the company's future. What would be the most upsetting would be to find out we could have gotten long term financing from a lender without diluting 35% of the outstanding shares but Bob chose to line his pockets instead. I wonder if that was why the board member resigned?
I thought the psychology of a loser was to make a bad buy and still pump the stock day and night? Look ate me, I bought this piece of $&!$ and lost my #$%$ now I'm gonna make a career to sit here and pump this stock and pretend everything is going to turn out ok.
I know! There are large block buy orders in the upper teens and the MM's have been keeping her propped up by waiting for small block buys to be submitted in the mid .20's. Let the street bring this stock down to where they value it in the teens. We would all benefit in the long term.
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I would expect this is more to do with a low coolant level than an electrical issue. If your coolant is low when you turn off the headlights your engine revs will increase slightly increasing the pressure in your coolant system and pushing fluid into your heater core.
Check your coolant reservior when your car is cold (first thing in the morning), it should be at max cold. If it is lower than this you may not have warm coolant in your heater core.
If this is the case...then where did your coolant go?
Most likely the thermostat/temp housing is leaking...replaced both on my two 2001 sebrings...common issue..~$150 for parts and a little awkward to install but fairly easy fix.
I'm no 'expert' but it sounds like possibly 2 different problems. Your heat comes from warm/hot coolant circulating through the heater core, and the fan blowing air through/over it. If your thermostat is not opening the coolant won't circulate. Thermostat is a not too difficult or costly starting place. No air flow leads me to think you have a blower motor issue, perhaps start with the fuse. Hope this helps.
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StemExpress, the controversial California baby organ middleman featured in several gruesome undercover Planned Parenthood videos, is reportedly severing its ties with Planned Parenthood. Politico reported late Friday afternoon that StemExpress wishes to distance itself from the nation’s largest abortion provider:
StemExpress, one of the tissue companies that works with Planned Parenthood, is cutting its ties with the women’s health organization after a series of sting videos that have prompted congressional inquiries, sources tell POLITICO.
The small biomedical tissue procurement company is distancing itself from Planned Parenthood after finding itself tangentially linked to what abortion opponents allege is Planned Parenthood’s illegal trafficking of fetal tissue and organs.
On Thursday, a California judge slapped down attempts by StemExpress to suppress additional undercover videos that allegedly feature the company’s executives discussing the purchase and sale of body parts taken from aborted babies. The company now finds itself under investigation by multiple congressional committees as a result of the videos.
Although Planned Parenthood and StemExpress both claim that they did nothing illegal and always sought patient consent to harvest the organs of healthy, viable unborn babies, one former StemExpress employee said that’s not the case. Holly O’Donnell, a former procurement technician for StemExpress, claimed employees oftentimes did not seek patient consent, even though they knew it was required by law.
“The co-workers I had, they would not consent the donors,” O’Donnell said in a video released earlier this week. “If there was a higher gestation [baby] and the technicians needed it, there were times where they would just take what they wanted.”
StemExpress’s abandonment of Planned Parenthood in the midst of a concerted effort by the abortion provider to get supporters to “Stand With Planned Parenthood” speaks volumes about the effects of the videos on Planned Parenthood’s bottom line. StemExpress, after all, is a key Planned Parenthood ally and even went to court to prevent the release of additional undercover videos that tar the taxpapyer-funded non-profit abortion provider.
If a business that exists solely to act as a middleman between the buyers and sellers of aborted baby body parts thinks a mere association with Planned Parenthood is bad for its image, things must be really bad.
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As time goes by, more and more studies are being done by more than a few pillars of the scientific community on the health effects of E-cigarettes. I would say “dangers” of E-cigarettes, but the results of these tests have unanimously determined that there are no dangers to speak of when one is in fact speaking of electronic cigarettes and the vapor they produce. The studies that have been completed thus far consist of the following data groups: short and long term exposure to E-cigarette vapor, toxicity levels of inhaled vaporized nicotine/propylene glycol/vegetable glycerine, levels of secondhand exposure to E-cig vapor, and presences of dangerous/carcinogenic chemicals in E-cig vapor. As stated above, the results of these controlled, scientific analyses and tests (even those done by objective, third-party organizations) are all highly in favor of electronic cigarettes being highly effective at delivering a safe, harmless, and danger-free tobacco-replacement experience.
One study done by the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131212141948.htm) concluded that although E-cigarettes do emit a substantial amount of nicotine, depending of course on the nicotine content of the E-liquid being used in the E-cig liquid, they did not emit any carbon monoxide or any other toxic organic or inorganic compounds. They also went on to explain that the nicotine emissions were nowhere near as high as those produced by analog/tobacco cigarettes. This cancer institute freely admit in the results that the secondhand exposure to nicotine from E-cigarette vapor is ten times less than from tobacco smoke.
Another study published at http://ntr.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2013/12/10/ntr.ntt203.abstract (That’s Oxford, in case you missed it!) concentrated the efforts of their research on the measurement of secondhand exposure of nicotine, volatile organic compounds, and aerosol particles. And the results were just as one might expect from reading the results of all the other studies done on this topic; there were no aerosol particles or organic compounds to speak of, and the amount of nicotine present in the air was between 0.82 and 6.23 μg (micrograms) per cubic meter. The variation is based on the various nicotine contents in electronic cigarette E-liquid. The study then goes on to determine that this number is roughly ten times (10X!!!) less than the content of nicotine found in secondhand smoke from combustible tobacco cigarettes.
The E-smoking Institute published probably the best visual representation of these results I’ve seen to date at http://en.esmokinginstitute.com/node/31. It’s worth clicking on the link just to see it for yourself. The measurement of carbonyl compounds was measured in an amount of vapor equivalent to about 30 inhalations. The numbers of isovaleric aldehyde (I don’t know what that is, but it sounds malicious), acrolein, and acetone (thought that was in paint…) were so substantially lower than those found in traditional cigarettes, that they barely even register on the bar graphs used to illustrate the findings. The same is true of acetaldehyde (again, that the hell is that?!) and formaldehyde (I’ve heard of that one before!). However, benzoladehyde, and (are you ready for this mouthful?) P-methylbenzaldehyde were both present in concentrations higher than those found in cigarette smoke. That particular result sounds more formidable than it actually is. If I told you that the presence of almond and cherry flavors were higher in E-cig vapor than in tobacco smoke, doubtless you wouldn’t think twice about it. Those last two intimidating chemical compounds are those most commonly used to convey the above-mentioned flavors in the culinary science of artificial flavoring. Lastly, this published study also relayed the finding that nicotine is found to be about ten times more present in tobacco smoke than in E-cigarette vapor. (I’m beginning to see a pattern developing here.)
Lastly, a comprehensive study, “Peering through the mist: What does the chemistry of contaminants in electronic cigarettes tell us about health risks?, ” published by Igor Burstyn, PhD (who has done substantial research on electronic cigarettes) went into seemingly endless detail into the specifics of his findings. All of their numbers are compared to TLVs, or Threshold Limit Values. TLVs are generally recognized safe-exposure amounts for each of the various chemical compounds measured. Unfortunately, the results are too verbose and lengthy to include here, and a brief summary of them would only serve to reiterate what has already been stated. For most, it will be enough to know that such a comprehensive study exists and has come to essentially the same conclusions as all of the other studies done on electronic cigarettes. The complete study can be read in PDF format here: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CLkBEBYwDQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpublichealth.drexel.edu%2F~%2Fmedia%2Ffiles%2Fpublichealth%2Fms08.pdf&ei=BhJbU-meOpSksQTh8YDoBA&usg=AFQjCNFzS783QIKaOtOiF9p63cnJfFxlQA&sig2=a29qI8yaGt_9y0FgiIdLcw
In conclusion, we are coming to a point where it is getting increasingly more ridiculous for any of the anti-vaping organizations to claim that there haven’t been and “serious” studies on the topic of E-cigarette health effects. Googling the topic now results in as many pro-vaping search results as anti-vaping or fear-mongering results, at least it did at the time of my writing this article. This time last year, it was difficult to sift through all of the fear-based publish-or-die news articles in order to find the few decent websites on the subject. However, there’s still a lot of disinformation floating around out there about E-cigarettes. It’s important to point out that this disinformation relies heavily on promoting uncertainty and delivering scare tactics, sometimes to the point of downright deception. If an article includes any scientific evidence at all, even the most vehemently anti-vaping sources will be forced to admit that the levels of all dangerous and/or questionable chemical compounds are significantly lower in E-cigarettes than in their analog equivalents. If you are an E-cigarette user and you would like to see this life-saving, award-worthy technology protected into the foreseeable future, it is imperative that we all do our part in spreading the word, reposting articles, educating friends and family, and letting our representatives in local, state, and federal governments know that we will in no way accept their killing of this important scientific advancement!
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Fortunately scientists have been developing other ways to get energy for hundreds of years. You live in a time when we will go through an energy conversion. Just like giving up the horse for cars and trucks weíll have to give up first wasting oil and gas. Every little bit counts. Then we have to look at each and every way we use energy and try to replace it with something that is clean, easy to use and less expensive. Youíll be the first to make some changes. We need your help to make lots of new invention, build factories, and recycle all the old energy hogs into sleek new energy savers.
What are some of the technologies we can turn to right now? First of all we can just build better. If we build homes and building to take advantage of the sun weíll build whatís called ďpassive solarĒ. If we heat water with the sun, we can save lots of energy. The sun send a huge amount of powerful energy onto the earth every day. We can capture that energy and make electricity to run our TVís and radios, our computers and our refrigerators.
Next we have the winds that blow in some places more than in others but wind can spin a wind turbine and millions of homes are now powered with wind power.
Next we have power hiding inside our garbage dumps! We can stick a long straw into those dumps and find gas. Gas from rotting food. Itís called biogas.
Thereís a lot of power in water but itís no longer the dams rivers since dams block fish from traveling up the river where they spawn. Today the power from water comes from tides and the rocking motion of the ocean. The up and down motion of the tides can be captured and turned into energy.
And, lastly we look down to the ground right where all that petroleum came from. Right below your feet is what we call ground source geothermal. Hot springs, volcanic activity and even the plain old ground can deliver 50 to 65 degrees. Thatís a lot of warmth in the winter and itís a lot of cooling for the summer. We can drill a well and bring up this free heating and cooling right into our homes, our schools and buildings. We can dig a trench around a building and throw in a hose that looks like a super big slinky, fill in the dirt and start bringing in the heat and exchanging out the cold.
These are the five sources of energy that are free and impossible to run out of. You get to be the first generation to choose new free clean technologies to power your lives.
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Kaduna State Governor and member of Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir El-Rufai, has continued with his attacks on Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
This time El-Rufai has described Peter Obi as a Nollywood actor who does not have the numbers to win the election.
Nasir El-Rufai made these comments on a TVC interview.
He dismissed the undeniable Peter Obi popularity by saying he can only get votes in the South East and South South.
El-Furai said votes from only one local government area in Kaduna would wipe off all the votes from Anambra State.
This was in reference to the fact that Peter Obi is a former governor of Anambra State.
In particular he said:
“Obi is polling one percent in Sokoto, two percent in Katsina, and five percent in Kano.
“Doing 70 percent in Anambra State does not mean somebody doing 10 percent in Kano is not better than you.
“Kano is 4 million votes…Yes, Peter Obi will sweep Southern States, he will do well in South-South, where else?”
He accused Peter Obi of polling in Christian enclaves in the North, and asked how many are there?
He added that ethnicity and religious bigotry will not you anywhere, and said boldly that the election is between the APC and PDP.
Peter Obi’s climb in popularity nationwide has been phenomenal. For an outsider to become one of the frontrunners in the midst of the big parties is exciting to observe.
Why is El-Rufai focusing on Peter Obi, who is considered an outsider and brushed off by the major political rivals.
Could it be that the major parties are beginning to fear a shift in the nations voting dynamics?
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The cost of building a home in Corpus Christi might be going up.
City staff wants to drastically increase what builders pay into a trust fund for utility work, while those builders favor a more gradual approach.
Builders voluntarily pay a percentage to the utility based on property acreage, and are reimbursed for utility construction. Annual percentage increases were scrapped when the housing market tanked.
Now the city wants to make up for lost time. And get those contributions in line with the national average as soon as possible.
Home builders believe since paying into the fund is voluntary, they should have more of a say about contribution increases.
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New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 1999.
This is the first systematic treatment in English by an historian of the nature, aims and efficacy of public law in late imperial Roman society from the third to the fifth century AD. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, and using the writings of lawyers and legal anthropologists, as well as those of historians, the book offers new interpretations of central questions: What was the law of late antiquity? How efficacious was late Roman law? What were contemporary attitudes to pain, and the function of punishment? Was the judicial system corrupt? How were disputes settled? Law is analysed as an evolving discipline, within a framework of principles by which even the emperor was bound. While law, through its language, was an expression of imperial power, it was also a means of communication between emperor and subject, and was used by citizens, poor as well as rich, to serve their own ends.
1. The law of Late Antiquity; 2. Making the law; 3. The construction of authority; 4. The efficacy of law; 5. In court; 6. Crime and the problem of pain; 7. Punishment; 8. The corrupt judge; 9. Dispute settlement I: out of court; 10. Dispute settlement II: episcopalis audientia; Conclusion.
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It was only after the age of forty that I began to enjoy Lyme music; This is what Vidya Balan says
Vidya started her acting career at sixteen by playing the role of Radhika in the television series Hum Panch produced by Ekta Kapoor.
Vidya Balan was a girl who had a passion for acting at a very young age. The acting of Shabana Azmi and Madhuri Dixit inspired the star to enter the film industry. Vidya started her acting career at sixteen by playing the role of Radhika in the television series Hum Panch produced by Ekta Kapoor.
With the series' success, the actor got many opportunities in the acting field. Most of them were from the serial scene. However, Vidya took a temporary break from the acting field due to her parent's decision that she should enter the acting field only after completing her education. The actor made his second comeback with the Bengali film Bhalo Dekho which hit the theatres in 2003.
Her first Hindi film was Parineeta. Vidya won the Filmfare Award for Best Newcomer for this film. The actor got a chance to make a mark in the acting field again with Munnabhai, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Guru, Ekalavya, Hey Baby, The Dirty Picture and Kahaani are unstoppable films for the star in his career. Vidya is also a person who has faced much gossip, ridicule and criticism even when her acting career has gone ahead with a lot of brilliance.
Even when the news came out that the actor was in love with many of the actors he worked with, the actor tried to strongly oppose it. In 2009, Vidya sparked a lot of controversies when she said that her ex-relationship broke up because he made a bad comment about her body weight. Anyone can be devastated if the important person in their life doesn't stand by them. So, when a person started finding fault in me continuously, I felt it was very necessary to stay away from that relationship.
Although Vidya revealed who the person was, some media said that it was Shahid Kapoor, who was acting with Vidya in the film Kismat Connection. Shahid also came forward against these allegations. In 2012, the actress got married to Siddharth Kapoor, the CEO of UTV Motion Pictures. The actor himself revealed that it was a love marriage. Vidya Balan is someone who has already excelled as a social activist.
In March 2011, Vidya campaigned for Earth Hour organized by World Wildlife Fund. Vidya now says that when women reach 40, their beauty increases and they start enjoying sex. The reason for that is that the thought of what other people say and what they think is removed from women and for her, she started liking and enjoying Lime Gi Ka the most after 40, Vidya said openly in an interview given by Filmfare.
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Grief, Loss, Isolation and Addiction
When someone experiences a loss that is difficult to cope with, they may fall into a state of what’s commonly referred to as “grief.” This is someone so overwhelmed with negative emotion, they have shut down in response to some loss or trauma. While this response to loss is normal, for an addict, it can begin a spiral of addiction. Unable to find a healthy way to deal with the loss, the person is likely to increase the use of drugs and alcohol. During this time of the pandemic, matters are made considerably worse by the isolation caused by the need to shelter in place.
According to research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the isolation caused by COVID-19 resulted in an increase of drug and alcohol use. Going into isolation can be a compromising situation for someone struggling with underlying issues to find themselves in. Being in isolation with little stimulation can take even recovering addicts down a dark road and cause them to focus on their past substance abuse and other situations which contributed to their addiction.
Things have more recently begun to open up when it comes to COVID-19, with states rolling back some of the rules that were put in place to protect us from the virus. Many professionals are hopeful that this means that the increase in substance abuse will begin to subside. It is common for someone going through grief to isolate themselves and want to be left alone, at least initially when they are dealing with their emotions. The loss of a loved one for someone in the throes of addiction or in recovery can have a heavier impact sometimes. Leaving them to be confronted by their own shortcomings within the relationship with the loved one they have just lost.
Succumbing to these feelings and isolating oneself from others is the worst thing that can be done. This can leave a recovering addict to be left to face their regrets alone. This can even trigger strong feelings of wanting to use as the person once again attempts to numb the pain with either drugs or alcohol. Losing a loved one can make a person feel that they are unable to do anything to positively impact their life and environment, resulting in a feeling of powerlessness.
It makes sense an unexpected loss could cause someone to feel powerless. They were unable to stop themselves from parting ways with whatever it was that is now lost to them. Getting past the feeling of powerlessness can take some time and will surely be a process. This can easily result in a person doing everything they can to attempt to gain “control” once again. Whether it is an attempt to gain control or get away from the painful emotions, this can lead to bad decisions on their part. However, by continuing to engage with the world around them and gradually becoming more confident in one’s ability to change their environment, they can eventually use come to realize again that they are a dynamic part of their surroundings.
Teaching those recovering from addiction how to properly handle their emotion, address their past traumas, and communicate more effectively is one of the most effective deterrents against a relapse caused by the loss of a loved one. This is one of the reasons the Narconon program heavily focuses on these.
Restoring one’s confidence in the interconnectedness and interdependency of humanity is an important part of washing away lasting feelings of grief and powerlessness. When someone knows they can help others, they start to believe they can help themselves. Don’t get stuck in the cycle of grief, isolation, and addiction. Use the resources available to you or reach out to family and friends if you are going through a hard time in your life.
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The main goal of this research paper is to ascertain the determinants of differences in bank profits between the EU countries in the period from 1998-2013. The research paper will focus on the three regions of countries including the group of European countries from the Northwest, Mediterranean countries and new entrants of the European Union. All current member states of the EU will be included in my research, with the new entrant group including all countries entering the European Union since 2004. The regions of countries and the ROA determinants will be compared in the pre-recession (1998-2006), the recession (2007-2008) and the post-recession (2009-2013) time period.
Recommended Citationvan Dooren, Martijn (2017) "Estimating the Determinants of Bank Profitability in the European Union from 1998-2013," The Park Place Economist: Vol. 25
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/parkplace/vol25/iss1/13
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Well, at least here's how to draw a Rabbits Against Magic strip. Below lies the magic behind Rabbits Against Magic in just 20 simple steps from conception to completion in ridiculously excruciating detail.
Step 1 - An Idea The first step is to come up with an idea. I carry a sketchbook/notebook and write down any crazy idea that enters my head. I also use it for casual life drawing, figuring out characters, scribbling observations, writing telephone numbers down and for stealing ideas from other people that I can modify for my own evil purposes. I get through about one sketchbook a month. It's not uncommon for me to wake up in the middle of the night or whip out my book in the middle of a darkened theater to write down and idea. I have lots of ideas, however nearly all of them are pretty lame in the cold light of day. I'd say currently, even with a daily schedule to keep, I still reject 90% of my ideas although it should probably be higher. So it's definitely quality not quantity that's important. I spent ages here trying to find a page of my sketchbook that didn't look completely embarrassing.
Step 2 - Rough Sketch My rough sketches are so rough that sometimes I have trouble deciphering them myself. Usually this is because I am intent on getting the idea on paper as quickly as possible before I forget. I end up writing out some words again more legibly and also to remind myself how to spell them later on. There is lots of crossing out and added lines. Sometimes I have several "punch lines" for one joke. The example I'm going to show is an idea that originated from the little mirror I stick on my bicycle helmet. I'm not sure this idea is not one of my best. However, I've learned that sometimes mediocre ideas come to life once they are colored so we'll see.
Step 3 - A Quiet Space Although ideas and rough sketches can occur anywhere and everywhere, I can ink in no place other than my underworld studio. Here you can see my three external hard drives on the shelf —filled mostly with music—buried amongst toys, books and CDs. I keep my art tools on the left of the desk (note elephants foot) even though I'm right handed because the other side has the laptop and the Wacom tablet. Other useful items include an intercom/telephone to the upstairs world, large supply of music, glass of water and paper towels (not shown). The real important think is the lighting. I have three light sources and two windows so when I draw there are no shadows. Thank you Ikea. I have a little slanted drawing board that I usually use to work on but it's upstairs at the moment so I'll be working directly on the desk today. It's usually a bit neater than this believe it or not.
Step 4 - Panels This is a four panel strip so I pull out my four panel template (each box is 5" x 3"). This is something I made for myself out of matte (some say mat) board and an Xacto knife and is extremely useful and saves a lot of time. I also made one for 3 panels (10.5" x 3.5") and "editorial" size (10" x 7"). Because my scanner is 9" x 12" and I haven't figured out how to "stitch" two scans together, this is the maximum size of all my art. That's the scanner standing vertical behind the laptop. I like the fact it uses very little real estate on my desk. You can also see my Elviki statuette and some of my Tikis and fez monkeys. The photo makes it look quite dark (probably because the small spot lamp is shining right into the camera).
Step 5 - Pencils The strip is initially sketched with my favorite Faber Castel DS05 pencil (which I've had since 1976!) with a 2B lead on Strathmore Vellum Bristol board. There are two types of Bristol board that I know of. The "smooth" type tends to bleed to much for my liking although most cartoonists tend to prefer it. I already started inking the first letter when I remembered I hadn't photographed this stage. Sorry.
Step 6 - Lettering I use a green plastic Rapidesign lettering guide template. I used to use an Ames lettering guide that drew lines but I'm too lazy these days. Plus I like the effect I get when the pen slightly touches the guide and makes a straight edge at the bottom. I'm a bit sloppy with the lettering but I refuse to use a computer font as it's nearly impossible to get that to look good unless you have someone who makes a font out of your own handwriting. I should probably take more care and pride in my lettering. Something to work on I think.
Step 7 - Finished Lettering When I ink over the penciled lettering I can center it more and make corrections although there's still time to adjust this once it's scanned. Sometimes I even completely change text at this point. I think that because it's becoming "final" I take a more critical view of what I'm actually doing. I'm still not sure this is funny. Too late to back out now.
Step 8 - Inking the Characters I ink using size 0 and 00 Robert Simmons 785 white sable brushes and Pelikan drawing ink. I'd like to use cruelty-free brushes but I haven't found any good synthetic ones yet so those poor sables suffer for my art. Supposedly the best brushes are the Windsor and Newton Series 7. However, they have very long barrels so that don't have the accuracy of the shorter brushes although they do last longer without having to reload. I have a supply of vintage Pelikan ink that seems to be so much darker than the new stuff but it's probably also full of all sorts of banned chemicals that will cause me to go blind and grow a third nipple. It's important to use the correct waterproof non-fade drawing ink and not the stuff you put in fountain pens. Some of the details are done with Pigma Micron or Copic Multiliner pens (usually 08 and 05 sizes) and I usually draw the borders with a customized Kuretake Sumi Brush pen. I also use crow quill pens a lot (I even have one I made myself out of an actually crow quill I found). These are much better than a brush for certain effects, namely cross-hatching and really thin lines. The nibs I like best are Hunt 102. 108 and 99 but that's only because those are the nibs I read my favorite cartoonists use. Speedball recently bought up Hunt and the poor quality nibs they now produce are a thing of great bitterness among cartoonists these days. Speedball do sell a handy little "cartooning" nib pack which is a pretty cheap way of experimenting. Gillotte is another good brand of nibs. If someone was paying me to do this properly I would use crow quills more than I do.
Step 9 - Finished Inking the Characters I ink the characters first which is the opposite of how I color (background first). One important thing is to make sure the weight of the brush is heavier on the character outlines and the undersides of the character's bodies. Notices I left Weenus' hands out in the first panel. They were too small to do with a brush. I probably should have left the other hands undone as well. Oh well, no one will notice.
Step 10 - Background Here's where the context really comes into play. The brush goes away and I use the crow quills or the Microns to add a background. I started off thinking they were going to be in front of a brick wall but at the last minute I changed to the wooden fence (this is the view I have out of my own window). Usually I wouldn't draw such a straight line at the bottom of the wooden fence but I guess I'll live with it for now. It's probably ignoring details like this that keep me from being a rich and successful cartoonist.
Step 11 - White Out and Erasing the Pencils I usually do this stage outside if it's not raining so the little eraser snowflakes don't get everywhere. For some reason at this point I notice several details I need to fix later. For example I'm not keen at all on that wing mirror in the second panel. I fix mistakes with regular Liquid Paper and then erase the pencil using an extra soft TriTip eraser. I get through an eraser a week. I also have some Pelikan white opaque ink that is good for inking over black but it's not always as opaque as I'd like. When I was too poor to use Bristol board all the time I used thin paper and would often crease up my art while erasing the pencils. That disaster is second only to dropping the brush or tipping the ink bottle over everything.
Step 12 - Scanning In the olden days, that would be it. You'd stick it in a tube to mail to your newspaper syndicate and try and make the last postal collection to beat deadline. However, somehow the computer age has added a whole bunch of extra work for the cartoonist. First the finished artwork is scanned as grayscale using a Canon LiDE500F at 600 DPI. I use Photoshop (I'm still using CS2) for which a Wacom Graphire II tablet comes in really handy. Also, for this example I'm using a five year old Sony Vaio with a huge 18" screen but I want to point out I usually use Macs. I'm not a fan of either Macs or PCs. If I had my way anyone involved in developing operating systems would be doing hard time in Sing Sing along with Bush and Cheney.
Step 13 - Rearranging the Boxes With a three panel strip I can skip this stage but since I drew the "two-up two-down" formation I need to rearrange as a regular looking strip.
Step 14 - Threasholding and Layering The threshold setting is very important because it reduces your art to 2 bit black or white allowing you to create a neat layer which you can color behind. If you don't do this there will be a graduation from black to white through a series of gray which will not make for a crisp coloring experience. In Photoshop the default Threshold setting is 128 which is usually fine although I prefer 140 as it makes my lines bolder and more masculine. Once you adjust your threshold you immediately see a wonderful transformation on the screen as the jaggy grayscale scan becomes a crisp line art. It's now safe to turn your image from a grayscale to a RGB mode so we have a full color palette to work with (if this were for "print" you would convert to a CMYK mode). Next stage is to make a second layer for the background colors. I then use the magic wand set at 10 to select the white areas in the top layer and delete them. The bottom later is then selected and filled with a color which will be the majority of the background (or the area behind the most fiddly bits). In this case brown for the fence. So basically I now have a top later which is just a web of black lines on transparentness and the color layer underneath will show through ensuring I won't accidentally color over any of the black. I forgot to do a screenshot with the brown behind but you'll get the idea.
Step 15 - Coloring the Background So now comes the less interesting part. From time to time I color the old fashioned way using Schmincke watercolors but that's a very different and more subtle look than the bold colors needed to attract the attention of today's Internet kids. So, using the paintbrush in combination with the magic wand I start adding colors. This is where the Wacom really comes in handy. Here's I selected the speech bubbles with the magic wand and filled with white. The black layer is temporarily hidden so I could clean up behind the letters.
Step 16 - More coloring I always start with the background first and add shading and shadows so that the character colors can then be painted on top rather than have to go around them. Using the magic wand you can mask out various areas to allow you to be sloppy with the painting without going over areas you want to keep. As I go along I correct little things. I still haven't gotten to that wing mirror.
Step 17 - Coloring the Characters I hate coloring but once I get to the characters it's not so bad as it really brings the cartoon to life. Notice I have a separate file of custom colors I use a lot. I'm sure there's actually a way to to this better in Photoshop but I can never be bothered to figure it out. As you can probably tell I'm no expert in Photoshop.
Step 18 - Final Details I clean up a lot of bits here and there. I add some highlights to the helmet. Not sure if this should have been green or maybe even a military style helmet. Oh well. A real professional would go back and change these things. See I finally fixed that wing mirror. I'm still not sure if this is such a great joke but with the pressure of a daily schedule to fill I can't be too picky. Even the White Album had some filler tracks.
Step 19 - Prepping for the Internet The usual internet display size is 600 pixels wide for pretty much all the sites I upload to. I change the image dimensions and save as a JPG. This is always an exciting moment for me, not just because I'm done but because all that detail looks much more impressive when it's zapped down to such a small size and the annoying little pixel messes aren't so obvious. I guess better artists than me are devastated that their huge masterpieces are reduced to a tiny bitmap but that's why I'm still a struggling unknown.
Step 20 - All Done! After backing up my scan file and the final output file, it's ready for uploading. Huzzah!
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If you have received a notice of a DOT sidewalk violation removal in Bronx, it is important to take action as soon as possible to avoid fines and penalties. To remove the violation, you should first review the notice and take a photograph of the issue. make the necessary repairs to the sidewalk, or hire a contractor if necessary. If you need more time to make the repairs, you can request an extension. The repairs are complete, confirm that the issue has been resolved by submitting a photograph to the DOT for review. If the DOT is satisfied that the issue has been properly addressed, the violation will be removed.
Review the Notice of Violation
The first thing we should be carefully review the notice of violation that we received from the Department of Transportation (DOT). This notice will typically include information about the violation, the location of the issue, and any deadlines for correcting the problem. Make sure we understand what is expected of us and what the consequences will be if we fail to take action.
Take a Photograph of the Issue
It is a good idea to take a photograph of the issue that is causing the violation. This will provide documentation of the problem and may be helpful if you need to contact the violation or request an extension to fix the issue. Make sure to include a clear, close-up view of the problem as well as a wider shot of the surrounding area.
Make the Necessary Repairs
Once you have receive the notice of violation and taken a photograph of the issue, it is time to make the necessary repairs. Depending on the nature of the problem, this could involve filling in cracks, removing debris or obstacles, or making other necessary repairs to the sidewalk. If you are unable to make the repairs yourself, you may need to hire a contractor to do the work for you.
Request an Extension (If Needed)
If your unable to make the necessary repairs within the timeframe specified in the notice of violation, you may be able to request DOT sidewalk repair in NYC. To do this, you will need to provide a valid reason for the extension and a detailed plan for how you intend to address the issue. If your request is granted, you will be given additional time to make the necessary repairs.
Confirm that the Repairs Have Been Made
Once you have made the necessary repairs, you will need to confirm that the issue has been resolved. This may involve taking another photograph of the repaired area and submitting it to the DOT for review. If the is satisfied that the issue has been properly addressed, the violation will be removed and you will not be subject to any further penalties.
Dealing with a DOT sidewalk violation in the Bronx can be a stressful and time-consuming process, but it is important to take action as soon as possible to avoid further challan. By following the Sidewalk contractors, you can successfully remove the violation and ensure that your sidewalk is safe and accessible for all pedestrians.
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Oh no, it’s retarded.
Spot the vegan!
Parents will always want you to be healthy and have a balance diet duh.
thank me later lol
Actually they told you to eat vegetables so you had a diet of more than beef and fried bullsh!t
Eat your Mom’s Meat!
@Bow To Your Senpai, a roast beef sandwich?
No they want you to eat a healthy and balanced diet...
They want you to eat both! 🤦♂️
They're freaking out because they never intended to raise a self-centered, self-righteous little bitch
@occasionalmutant, then an entire generation fvcked up, because look where we are as a society now
And after you eat meat they tell you to stop being a thot
My sister went vegan a while ago and we’re hoping so hard that she stops.
B-12 deficiency anyone?
Why are we so mad at vegans when Breatharians exist. Atleast Vegans know they should eat something even if its just quinoa and cardboard.
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When it comes to mobility aids, wheelchairs are a lifeline for individuals with limited mobility. They provide independence and freedom, enabling people to go about their daily activities with ease. However, with the wide variety of wheelchairs available on the market, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Understanding your specific needs and requirements is crucial to finding the perfect wheelchair. Eager to know more about the subject? We have you covered! 輪椅, explore the external resource for more in-depth information and fresh perspectives.
Manual wheelchairs are a popular choice for individuals who have the strength and ability to self-propel. These wheelchairs are propelled by the user or can be pushed by a caregiver. They come in different styles, including rigid frame, folding frame, and lightweight options. The choice depends on individual preferences and the mobility needs of the user.
For individuals with limited upper body strength or those who require assistance with mobility, power wheelchairs are the ideal solution. These wheelchairs are electrically powered, providing a comfortable and convenient mode of transportation. Power wheelchairs come with various features, such as adjustable seating positions, tilt-in-space capabilities, and advanced control systems.
Choosing the right power wheelchair involves considering factors such as weight capacity, battery life, maneuverability, and terrain compatibility. It is essential to consult with a healthcare professional or an assistive technology specialist to determine the most suitable power wheelchair for your specific needs.
Wheelchair sports have gained immense popularity in recent years, providing individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in various athletic activities and competitions. Sports wheelchairs are designed specifically for these activities, providing athletes with the agility and maneuverability required for optimal performance.
There are different types of sports wheelchairs available, including those designed for basketball, tennis, rugby, and racing. These wheelchairs have specialized features, such as lightweight frames, high-performance wheels, and adjustable seating positions. When selecting a sports wheelchair, consider your specific sport and consult with sports wheelchair experts to ensure you choose the right model.
Children with mobility impairments require wheelchairs that cater to their unique needs and promote their overall development. Pediatric wheelchairs are designed with smaller dimensions, adjustable features, and vibrant colors, making them attractive and comfortable for children.
When choosing a pediatric wheelchair, consider factors such as growth potential, postural support, and maneuverability. It is crucial to involve the child and their caregivers in the decision-making process to ensure the wheelchair meets their needs and preferences.
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Regardless of the type of wheelchair chosen, customization is an essential aspect to consider. Wheelchairs can be customized to fit the individual’s body measurements, preferences, and functional needs. Proper seating and positioning are crucial for comfort, stability, and overall well-being.
Furthermore, wheelchair accessories enhance functionality and convenience. These accessories include cushions for added comfort, trays for dining or activities, storage bags, and wheelchair ramps for accessibility. Consider your specific needs and consult with a healthcare professional to determine the most suitable customization features and accessories for your wheelchair.
Choosing the right wheelchair is a personal and important decision that should be made considering an individual’s unique needs and lifestyle. With the wide range of options available in the market, it is essential to seek guidance from healthcare professionals and mobility experts to ensure the perfect fit. Remember, a well-chosen wheelchair can enhance independence, improve mobility, and promote a better quality of life. Discover additional pertinent details on the topic by visiting the carefully selected external resource. 電動輪椅, access extra information.
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Teesside Airport's future prospects have been given a boost by the English regional development agencies.
They recommend balanced growth across the nation with both Teesside and Newcastle airports upgraded as part of a strategy for the future of UK air transport. Heathrow would be retained as the hub.
John Bridge, chairman of One NorthEast, said: "Given the predicted rise in passenger numbers over the next 30 years, both our airports will have a prosperous future.
"The economic significance of our airports cannot be underestimated."
The agencies response was to a Government consultation document on air transport over the next 30 years.
* Meanwhile Airlines are set to be charged more for using Heathrow airport. The charges increase was set out in final proposals from the Civil Aviation Authority and is likely to lead to a rise in fares for passengers.
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A recent mod of Elden Ring changes the rules of the game to make it possible for multiple players to stick together on their journey throughout the Lands Between without being separated by death or having other limitations.
Elden Ring has a notorious co-op system, which involves complicated rituals with dead fingers to summon the friends of the player. And sometimes things don’t work exactly as they should, like when the player “hosting” the game dies. Either way, the process needs to be repeated. Despite being one of the best-selling games these days, the co-op feature is a headache for many players.
But one modder, known as LukeYui, is working on a mod to remove all the multiplayer co-op limitations when you call friends to join your game. LukeYui has been posting its progress on YouTube and the mod is already almost finished, with bug fixes and minor changes ongoing.
The first video shows a second player joining the game without the use of a summon sign and then both go fight the Sentinel Tree. When the screen of the first player shows the traditional message “You died”, the loading screen appears and the player returns to the same world to finish the battle with the friend that still fights. Beyond that, the video shows both players sharing a Site of Grace and horseback riding together. They explore the world without anyone being kicked out until the video finishes with a fight with the boss Leonine Misbegotten.
The second video, more recent than the other, shows additional features to this co-op mode. Rather than leaving control to one player, both players can vote on the fast travels, so that nobody is teleported unintentionally. Each player can interact with the NPCs separately. Map waypoints are synced with other players in the session, to make exploration easier. And there are some balance changes to make the game fairer, like a spectator mode when battling a boss for those who die before the fight ends, so the rest of the party continues without anyone being kicked.
Despite being a single-player experience with touches of multiplayer, this mod could bring even more players to the game, as those who like cooperative games more than the solitary experience on a single-player. After all, a group of players can experience almost the whole game together, with individual progression from the tutorial until the end game.
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What is Data Center Cooling System (HVAC)? Importance of the CRAC units
Data centers are rooms of computer servers which provide networking and internet-based services. They range in size from a small single room serving a single organization. They also scale all the way up to enormous internet giant’s such as Google and Facebook.
In the article we are going to be looking at data center HVAC and we will focus on the cooling systems used. Also we’ll explain;
- How the different data center HVAC strategies work?
- How to improve the efficiency especially with a new growing trend of using computational fluid dynamics of CFD software?
More and more data centers are opened each year as we use and increasingly rely on the internet and remote services the store access and stream our data. With this growing trend is important that the building’s run as efficiently as possible. Data centers are operational 24/7 they can consume vast amounts of electricity and as this electricity is used the power of the servers and process all the data.
It generates a lot of heat this heat needs to be removed. Otherwise, the electrical components will overhead and fail or even catch fire. The energy consumption for a typical data center will be split of around 50 percent being used by the IT equipment 35 percent on coding and data center HVAC 10 percent on the electrical infrastructure and support and around five percent on lighting.
The electrical demand for data centers really does vary from just a few kilowatts up into the megawatts depending on the size and the location therefore we are going to look at a few examples of data centers and their air-conditioning systems as well as the efficiency improvements that can be made.The first part will briefly cover is the non-data whole areas. These areas where staff are normally located the security guards the engineers and technicians etc and these cover the areas of the offices the toilets the workshop and rest areas.
These data center hvac areas will be served by a separate mechanical ventilation system and will use either an air handling unit or a rooftop unit to distribute conditioned air to suit the thermal comfort needs of the humans. They might also use a separate split unit heat pump of a RF system for temperature control in these areas.
Also you can reach the air conditioner manufacturers from here
CRAC UNITS FOR DATA CENTERS
Coming over to the server room one of the most common methods currently used is to place the server racks onto a raised floor and then use computer room air conditioners or CRAC units to this distribute the conditioned air to the server racks.
The CRAC units have heat exchanges inside which are connected to refrigeration units or chilled water systems to remove the heat from the server racks. Some can also humidifier or dehumidifier the air. That’s very important in order to control the static electricity in the air. They have filters inside to remove dust from the room as well as a fan to circulate and distribute the air.
For extra efficiency the CRAC unit should use energy-efficient filters EC or electronically controlled fans and pressure sensors in the floor void precisely control the air supply rate. Placing temperature sensors on the intake grilles of a server rack is often recommended to control the supply temperature up from the crac units as this matches the actual intake.
The conditioned air will be forced by a fan the crac unit into the void under the floor and the small holes of grilles in the floor tiles will allow the air to leave the void in strategic places. Also, this air will collect the heat and rise up towards the ceiling the crac units then suck this warm air back into the units to be reconditioned.
in the early days, the server racks were positioned facing different ways and engineers soon realized this was very inefficient. Because the fresh cold air was just mixing with the warm discharged air of the servers and this meant that the servers were receiving different air temperatures some hot some cold. Therefore, this led to higher energy consumption as well as a high failure rate of the server’s
To combat this the servers were positioned so that all the server racks were facing the same way. This was a slight improved strategy but quite often some of the discharge air was being pulled into the intake of the server exiting behind it.
Which led to mixing and an increased air temperature?
Next strategy used which is still very common today is the use of hot and cold aisle. This is a great improvement on the previous design because it separates the fresh cold air stream from the hot discharge air the cold air rises out from the floor grills and is pulled through the servers. All the hot discharged air collects into the hot aisle. Also, it rises up towards the ceiling what is then pulled back into the crac units. This means the server’s should receive only fresh cold air and the crac units received the hot discharge air.
This increases the temperature differential across the crac units heat exchanger and that will improve the efficiency of the machine. This is not perfect. However, there will still be some mixing of a hot and cold air streams cut-outs on the floor can result in air leaks.
Well… This means that the cold air can leak straight into the hot aisle floor grills which are too close to the crac units result in air recirculating straight back to the crac unit and will mix with the returned. Airstreams gaps between the servers can result in air recirculating around inside the south rack. This can easily be solved though by installing blanking plates.
If more cold air is supplied than needed it will flow over the units and mix with a discharge line. If insufficient cold air is supplied then warmth discharge will be pulled over the top and around the side of the server and into the cold air will mix with the stream. Therefore CFD is important. It is very popular calorie for both new and existing data centers is to use a physical barrier to separate the two air streams
There are a couple of ways to do this we can use a barrier around the server rack and then contain either the hot air or the cold air. Cold air containment is a very popular choice for existing data center HVAC. Because it is easy and cheap to implement. which’s means that payback is quick. The cold air feels a cold aisle and then the hot discharge fills the rest of the room with a crac units pulling this in for reconditioning. However, it does also mean that any equipment located outside. Cold zone will only receive hot air.
The other containment strategy in use is the hot aisle containment. This is best suited to new builds as it cost more to install. In this strategy, the cold air fills the room and the hot discharged air is pushed into another void within the ceiling the intake. For the crac unit is also ducked into the ceiling to pull. This hot air out for reconditioning. The hot aisle containment provides superior performance and also allow a slight buffer for cooling should the power or cooling system fail.
We can actually compare the performance of different server room setups quickly and easily using CFD.
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Fuel costs are trending upward, putting a strain on trucking companies and owner-operators. High fuel costs can increase operating costs and result in shrinking profit margins. However, trucking companies can protect themselves from increased fuel costs by increasing their fuel surcharges on the backend, investing in fuel-efficient technologies as a hedge against future fuel price increases, and implementing programs to train drivers on the best practices for driving in a fuel-efficient way.
Of course, the environment is another concern. New emissions technologies and regulations have been introduced in recent years, and there has never been a better opportunity to situate your company for future profitability by exploring, implementing, and embracing renewable energy sources, fuel-efficient technology, and other practices that reduce your operating costs while protecting the environment.
This article will explore the best practices for improving fuel efficiency, current and emerging technology for fuel-efficient vehicles, and how to select the most fuel-efficient semi truck for your business. The goal is to arm you with the information you need to make your trucking company’s future successful by addressing fuel costs as a significant component of your bottom line.
What are Some Best Practices for Improving Fuel Efficiency in a Semi Truck?
Establishing a program of best practices is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your fleet’s fuel efficiency. We suggest a plan that engages what we call the four pillars of fuel efficiency:
- Vehicle maintenance
- Driving techniques
- Fuel-efficient route planning
- Aerodynamic modifications
One of the main cornerstones of your trucking company should always be safety, which includes regular vehicle maintenance. It’s a cost-saving measure extending to profitability, productivity, and fuel efficiency.
- Follow manufacturer-recommended preventative maintenance intervals
- Do not operate semi trucks with body damage because doing so will impact the truck’s aerodynamics and lead to a decrease in fuel efficiency – it’s more cost-effective to have any damage repaired immediately
- Keep tires in good condition and inflated to manufacturer specifications
- Keep a consistent schedule for oil changes and air filter replacements, as these directly affect fuel efficiency
Instructing your drivers on fuel-efficient driving techniques and developing a system of accountability to ensure they follow them is likely one of the cheapest ways to improve your fleet’s overall fuel efficiency. The techniques we suggest training on and implementing include:
- Reducing idle times by turning the engine off anytime the truck is stopped, whether it be for a rest break, unloading, or loading. However, remember that a semi-truck becomes hot and cold quickly according to the weather, so drivers can benefit from using auxiliary power units (APU) or idle management technology like Idle Smart.
- Instruct your drivers to use cruise control when safe to do so. Remember that certain road conditions, such as snow, ice, and rain, make cruise control unsafe.
- Train your drivers to accelerate and brake slowly to reduce fuel consumption and perhaps enact a company-wide speed limit policy to increase fuel efficiency and safety. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, speeding, rapid acceleration, and deceleration can decrease fuel efficiency by up to 45%. Installing speed governors on your equipment is a further step you can take to ensure your drivers remain compliant with your company’s speed limit policy.
- If your fleet uses equipment with manual transmissions, train your drivers to keep the truck in the highest gear possible, depending on the situation.
- Train your drivers to use momentum as much as possible, allowing gravity to do the acceleration work whenever possible.
Fuel-efficient Route Planning
For any given load, there will be multiple route options, and one will be the most fuel-efficient. Consider the trade-offs between operating miles and traffic congestion when planning for fuel-efficient routes. Adding a few miles to a route to avoid an area known for high traffic congestion, such as mid-route metropolitan areas, can increase fuel efficiency. Devote time to studying the routes your company frequently uses to determine the most fuel-efficient routes, then ensure your drivers are using those routes.
To save time determining the most fuel-efficient route, you can use GPS and route planning software, such as the CloudTrucks app. When coupled with GPS, route planning software can enable drivers to make fuel-saving adjustments to their routes in real time for optimal routing.
A fundamental way to increase fuel efficiency is to operate the most aerodynamic equipment possible. The more aerodynamic a vehicle is, the less drag it produces and the more fuel-efficient is is. Truck and trailer manufacturers now offer various aerodynamic modifications straight from the factory. Additionally, there is a strong aftermarket supply of various aerodynamic modifications for trucks and trailers that you can install on your existing equipment.
Some of the more effective aerodynamic modifications in use today include:
- Shifting the fifth wheel forward to reduce the gap between the tractor cab and the nose of the trailer. While this practice can be effective, drivers should be trained appropriately in operating this configuration to avoid damage when making tight turns. According to multiple wind tunnel research studies, the gap between the truck and the trailer can create as much as 25% of the overall drag. Any gap more significant than 18 inches can increase drag, while covering this gap with a combination of sliding the fifth wheel forward and installing tractor-mounted gap reducers can reduce drag by up to 9%.
- Gap reduction elsewhere on the tractor-trailer can further reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency.
- Trailer side fairings can be installed during manufacturing or aftermarket to reduce the gap beneath the trailer from the tires to the nose
- Trailer rear fairings or boat tails on the rear of the trailer
- Fuel tank/side fairings on the tractor will eliminate gaps and pockets created by the fuel tanks
- An aerodynamic front design on a tractor can further reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency when compared to older model semi trucks with large, flat areas
- Your approach to making your fleet more aerodynamic requires upfront investment and may strain your budget initially, but the cost savings, in the long run, can be substantial. If you cannot afford to fully upgrade the aerodynamics of your fleet, consider rolling out the modifications in phases to remain within budget while gradually maximizing your fuel efficiency regarding aerodynamics. Even a simple modification like adding trailer side fairings can be an improvement, and you can apply the savings this modification creates to fund additional modifications.
- Ideally, as you update your fleet, you will look for the best aerodynamic packages available within your budget and make your purchases accordingly. Once complete, aerodynamic modifications will hopefully only require additional spending in the event of damage. Otherwise, they are a one-time expense for an ongoing cost-benefit.
The tire configuration of your equipment will also affect fuel efficiency. The older-style dual tires on the drive axles and trailer are less fuel efficient due to the gap between the tires. Consider modifying your equipment to use super-single tires for an additional cost advantage.
When the four pillars of fuel efficiency are combined, you should see a substantial increase in your fleet’s overall fuel efficiency, a broader profit margin, and a more robust bottom line.
What is the Latest Technology for Improving Fuel Efficiency?
The trucking industry now has more tools to improve fuel efficiency. If you’re looking to squeeze every advantage out of your fuel efficiency, consider the following existing and emerging technologies:
- Use advanced engine technologies like variable valve timing and direct injection to improve fuel efficiency
- Install turbochargers and superchargers to increase power and reduce fuel consumption
- Upgrade fuel injectors and pumps to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
Hybrid and electric powertrains
- Hybrid electric trucks that use both electric and diesel power to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
- Fully electric trucks that run entirely on electric power and produce no emissions
Telematics and tracking systems
- Monitor vehicle performance and fuel consumption to identify areas for improvement
- Use data to optimize routes, reduce idling time, and improve driving habits
- Use biodiesel, natural gas, or propane as alternative fuels that produce lower emissions and can be retrofitted to existing diesel engines
In addition to these technologies, it helps to stay abreast of emerging technologies, especially in electric powertrains and alternative fuels.
How to Choose the Most Fuel-efficient Semi-Truck
While your budget will dictate your choices when making semi-truck purchases, it’s always good to look for the most fuel-efficient semi-truck you can afford. Remember that paying more upfront for greater fuel efficiency will make up for itself by reducing your long-term operating costs.
Here’s a quick list of some classifications to consider when making a purchasing decision with fuel efficiency in mind:
- Comparison of fuel efficiency ratings for different makes and models
- Use resources like the US Department of Energy's fuel economy guide to compare different trucks
- Top fuel-efficient semi trucks
- Review of the most fuel-efficient semi trucks currently available in the market
- Best semi trucks for long-haul and regional haul applications
- Consider factors like payload capacity, comfort, and reliability in addition to fuel efficiency
And as we discussed above, here is a recap of the factors to consider when selecting a semi-truck for fuel efficiency:
- Engine size and power
- Transmission type and efficiency
- Weight and aerodynamics
In the trucking industry, fuel efficiency is essential for maintaining a healthy business. To maximize your cost savings through greater fuel efficiency, keep in mind our four pillars of fuel efficiency, stay up to date on emerging technologies and trends that affect fuel efficiency, and purchase the most fuel-efficient equipment available on the market.
If you are a trucking company owner, consider ways you can help manufacturers test and improve upon new methods for fuel efficiency by establishing deals with them. You can also partner with research firms to test their technology in exchange for acquiring the testing equipment at a deep discount. Just ensure that anything you’re testing is safe and legal.
Another way to improve your semi truck’s fuel efficiency is to partner with CloudTrucks and take advantage of our products and services, which include fuel-efficient route planning and all the support of a trucking company without the hassle. Sign up today to see how CloudTrucks can help you and your business thrive.
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You’re interested in buying a new home and moving into it with your family. Your offer gets accepted, but there’s one catch: The home is a rental, and the tenants are still there. The lease doesn’t run out for six months. Now what?
You may assume that you could just evict the tenants. After all, they signed the agreement with the previous owner. That was his or her decision, but that owner is no longer involved. As the new owner, don’t you have a right to do what you want with your property?
You do not. A lease actually isn’t an agreement that stays with the person who owns the property; it stays with the property itself. The tenants have a right to live in that house for six months, no matter who holds the deed.
You could turn right around and sell the house again, and that third owner would still have to abide by the lease, even though neither one of you agreed to it in the first place.
You also cannot change the lease in a significant way to try to force them out. If they were allowed to have pets before, for instance, you can’t add a clause saying no pets are allowed and then use that as grounds for eviction. You can’t double the rent and then evict them when they can’t pay.
It’s very important to know all of this at the beginning of the real estate transaction. Make sure you understand all of the legal obligations you have and what you’re really agreeing to when you buy the property.
Source: Investopedia, “Buying a House with Tenants: A Quick Guide,” Jean Folger, accessed Jan. 04, 2018
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- Summary: The third chapter in THQ's Tak series lets the player reprise the role of Tak, a shaman who uses magic to defeat enemies. Tak: The Great Juju Challenge features a new cooperative mode in which two players can solve puzzles together.
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If the partner AI had been cleaned up a touch more and stronger effort had gone into building the Proving Grounds challenges up to be segments that were actually fun and rewarding to play, The Great Juju Challenge could've had a shot at competing with the Sly Cooper's and Ratchet & Clank's of the world.
Game InformerI look forward to the day when Tak gets the game he deserves. [Oct 2005, p.128]
Official Playstation 2 Magazine UKThe Great Juju Challenge is never going to be the love of your gaming life, but it's a reasonably attractive bit on the side. [Mar 2006, p.100]
Feb 21, 2016Well guys' this is it. Tak the great juju challenge, the game that had me sxxt my pants. Why? Because Tak and Lok are absolutley hirlarious. iWell guys' this is it. Tak the great juju challenge, the game that had me sxxt my pants. Why? Because Tak and Lok are absolutley hirlarious. i just love the chemistry between them, they make me laugh! The scenes are actually funny as well, in fact there's are hirlariously funny!
Like ''You're in the middle of the pupanunu people's pig pen and you're covered with pupanunu people's big poopoo.
The scene where Tak and Lok falling down the collapsing floor and Lok starting to make noises.
The scene where they're lost in the dark.
The scene where they're bumped into the gorllia who suddenly recognise's Lok which is my favourite.
Where Lok tries on the Lobster suit.
Where Lok got squashed by an elephant.
Where Lok remembers everything when he was a kid.
Where Tak knows the chicken suit.
My favourite scene where Lok needs encouragment to climb from Tak by saying
''O mighty Lok, you are the biggest baddest warrior in the world, wheras I am built like a puny disease infested squirrel, all of the girls in the village love you but ask for me they think I smell like skunk poo, I'm so stupid and dumb and have fleas in my hair and my dream is to eat Jibolba's dirty underwear, you are a beefy strong stallion and greater than me, you should have been hero of the pupanunu prophecy''. My friends love that one.
And finally there's my favourite scene when there're in the cave Lok just farted and Tak and Lok start rapping. Here're the lyrics
My name is Tak, and that' a fact!
Don't give me no lip, or I'll attack!
Doin' this challenge, is really tough.
The Black Mist stink, and they play rough!
But it don't matter, we don't mind!
'Cause in the end, we're gonna kick behind!
The time is runnin', it's goin' tick-tock,
So I'll hand it over to my main man Lok!
I'll take that beat and Lok's my name,
eatin' dung beetles is my claim to fame!
Don't laugh at me, I'll punch your skull,
I'll eat food, is makes me... full!
Fish are stupid they smell like poop,
and shabba... shoop, duh... doop de... doop
My rhyme is done, don't give me no frown,
just do my thing, and break it down!
WOW!! My favourite rap song! A Gaseous Rap, I call it! My friends love that one! And that's it, I completed the franchise. Oh yeah, even Lok sounds like the guy who did YOMAMA jokes which I did recently.
Oh, and one more thing, the levels are really hard for me so don't worry.… Expand
Feb 26, 2015This game was a pretty big part of my childhood, and I loved it. I recognize that it has minor issues, but 8 year old me cared not. It took upThis game was a pretty big part of my childhood, and I loved it. I recognize that it has minor issues, but 8 year old me cared not. It took up hours of my life and kind of helped form my tastes in games.… Expand
Apr 12, 2011A very thorough improvement upon its predecessors for children of all ages. Pros: Enchanting graphics, visuals, and level design, improvedA very thorough improvement upon its predecessors for children of all ages. Pros: Enchanting graphics, visuals, and level design, improved gameplay value, controls, and camera angles, and features that Nickelodeon gag humor that makes kids and adults laugh. Cons: It's not as graceful as better platforming titles for the PS2.… Expand
SamOct 2, 2005Although the series improves with each new installment, I'm still convinced that it's gonna be a long time before it turns into a Although the series improves with each new installment, I'm still convinced that it's gonna be a long time before it turns into a great game.… Expand
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which monit version it is?:
As mentioned, monit >= 5.12.0 should work fine with up to 4096 bytes long commands.
Is there any way we can get this working by setting some limit in the configs ?
On Wednesday, 5 December, 2018, 7:10:48 AM IST, rahul ramani <address@hidden
There are 2069 characters in the process. copied the process in a test file
cat test | wc -c
size of test file
the limit for the command-line pattern is 4kB since monit 5.12.0 (was 1kB for monit <= 5.11.0)
Please can you provide the length of your command line? We can refactor the limit out or add a new option to "set limits" statement.
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Subject: Need help with monit procmatch
Date: 4 December 2018 at 09:17:18 CET
HI Monit Users,
I recently started using monit in infrastructure and came across a scenario while using monit procmatch feature. Application which is being monitored is a java application and the string that need to be matched exist at the very end of the process string, now it seems procmatch is able to match the string till a specific length there might be a limit to that and since the string to be match exist at the end it is not able to catch it.
example: this is the process, and the
STRINGTOMATCH exist at the end of the process
"/apps/java1.8/jre/bin/java -d64 -server -noverify -Xms4g -Xmx4g -XX:MaxMetaspaceSize=256m
-XX:MaxGCPauseMillis=500 <many parameters here> <STRINGTOMATCH>"
Monit version used is 5.2.5 , so is there any way i can increase the limit or any config parameter which can be updated.
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Motor Trend Pits Corvette Z06 Against 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo
Those lucky dogs over at Motor Trend have pitted two of the most desirable super cars on the market in a head-to-head battle. The two cars are the 2015 Corvette Z06 and the 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo. Neither of these cars are exactly cheap, but they definitely perform at or near supercar levels without (quite) the supercar price tag.
Motor Trend proceeded to put the cars through all sorts of tests and the Z06 was able to hit 60mph in 3.3 seconds. The AWD in the GT-R lets the car rocket to 60mph in a mindboggling 2.9 seconds. The Z06 ran the quarter mile in 11.4 seconds compared to the GT-R making the quarter mile in 11 seconds flat.
Handling is really where it’s at with these cars and the Nismo GT-R pulled 1.03g average on the skidpad. The Z06 managed 1.17g, a very impressive feat. The Nismo beat out the Z06 on the road course with Randy Probst behind the wheel both cars ran laps at Willow Springs. The Z06 put down a 1:27.10 and the GT-R put down a 1:25.70 lap time.
Despite the GT-Rs superiority, a huge difference in price exists between these two cars with the Z06 as tested ringing in at $105,210(USD) and the Nismo GT-R costing $151,880.
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