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Pink concert Sydney: Woman goes into labour during concert
Pink was forced to pause her first Sydney concert after a woman went into labour in the mosh pit.
The singer briefly paused her show after concertgoers began waving from the crowd to signal the expectant mother had gone into labour.
A medic tended to the woman and she was taken out of the mosh pit in a wheelchair, waving to the crowd.
Pink was in the middle of singing 'Our Song' when she was alerted to the news onstage.
"Is it Alecia or Alex being born right now?," Pink said, referencing her birth name Alecia Beth Moore.
The 44-year-old went on to express her surprise that "'Our Song' was the one that did it".
"I thought it would have been like 'Get the Party Started' or 'Never Gonna Not Dance Again'," she said referencing her other tracks.
"That's exciting," she continued before wishing the mother good luck.
"It's going to be great."
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Memorial Day has come and gone again, but this year was even more special to me. It was the first Memorial Day for CCS and I owe a big thank you to Col. William Baugh, USAF. He was an F4 Phantom pilot in Vietnam and a POW for over 6 years. He was also my father-in-law and the first person to ever get me on a Segway. After being a POW, Bill developed a number of physical issues, but the biggest problems were neuropathy in his feet and needing supplemental oxygen. He had a handheld oxygen pack and would have to stop frequently when walking. Then everything changed the day the Segway became available on Amazon.
Bill was one of the first people in Colorado to have a Segway and he took it everywhere. He would strap his oxygen to the front handle bar and take off, with all of the skill and grace that made him a fighter pilot in the first place. He rode a Segway for the rest of his life (well into his 70s) and he took tremendous pleasure in having people "checked out on the Segway," which was his term for teaching them to ride. I saw the excitement and joy in people's faces when they learned to ride and I saw how much Bill enjoyed teaching them. I think of him every time I teach a new rider. Segways are fun and easy to ride, but sometimes they can change lives, like for me and Bill. Taking a tour may not change your life, but it might make your day better and I will do my best to make sure you have a good time.
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There is nothing innovative or new about food delivery to the workplace or to the home. Your correspondent was munching on foil packed meals at the trading desk in the 1970's and 1980's in London, Singapore, New York and Paris. They were delivered from neighbouring restaurants at midday with a smile.
Today however, the way things operate has changed. We all know that there are now many businesses that have few concerns about exploiting working folk for high returns to enrich management and investors. Here exploitation means that employers knowingly use uninformed or desperate people to work for them below a living wage and without little, if any, legal, moral or social support. Cheap labour has become the latest and milder form of slavery.
You have seen the Uber drivers who earn almost nothing and work long hours, or the Wolt and Foodora cyclists trudging through ice and snow to deliver meals for a pittance, and you must have read about foreign restaurant workers who also endure poor working conditions in Asian and Pizza restaurants… and this is just about Helsinki, where working people are well organised in unions and enjoy wide legal protection against abusive employers.
The rise of this food delivery business has also impacted parts of the restaurant business. As the demand for lowering costs to attract more customers continues, restaurants are forced to give away a larger part of their revenue to the delivery company. This in turn forces the restaurants to cut the income costs of their staff… it is a vicious circle…
These companies push many of the risks of business on top the "freelance" riders who must invest in cars and bikes at their own expense. The riders are subjected to algorithms that entice them to do more work and earn a little more by working even longer hours with overtime or holiday benefits. In American cities, but not yet in Helsinki, reports have emerged of these companies even taking the tips from customers as part of their earnings while only paying the riders a fixed fee for each delivery!
Big established companies are also jumping on this band wagon – elderly care homes, restaurants, hotels, and many others.
It is understandable that some hotels and restaurants are subject to seasonable factors. Most of the big media companies are also using freelance journalists rather than taking them on as full time workers. That too is understandable. They have suffered from huge losses of revenue from advertising and content because a few of the FAANGS (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google) have stormed into the markets with International corporate structures that result in them paying just a fraction of taxes paid by the incumbents. Their global reach is almost unassailable given the political clout of coming from the USA.
The strong growth of such companies has been supported by big institutional funds that are attracted to such high returns. It appears that they do not object to the exploitation of riders, quite the opposite, that is precisely the reason they love the system! The entrance of the big funds has also brought with it highly paid lawyers and lobbyists. The lawyers design employment contracts that appear to turn these workers into "entrepreneurs", which further enrich the lawyers who then get to argue their case in the courts! The lobbyists fight for new laws with lawmakers, MP's and MEP's and the like, that enhance the rights of the owners against the workers.
In the elderly care-home business the list of rent-seekers is long. Construction companies build new homes funded by investment funds, who deliver properties to private care home companies, who in turn have big private equity shareholders. They then rent out space to the elderly with contracts that promise certain standards. It all looks great until you start to see the cracks in the system. Staff at the homes is inadequate, care is not according to the contracts, premature deaths and illness are recorded… More stories emerge as more family members and staff decide to brave the risk of discrimination and job losses in the homes. Low cost inexperienced staff and other methods of cutting corners and reducing costs to enrich management and shareholders come to light.
Finally, it turns out the national regulators have too few resources and that the municipalities are too lazy to intervene – some of the latter are also found to be managing such places too with dreadful results. Some much for small government and self regulation, the war cry of the neo-liberals.
This whole above story is linked over your life-time. Eating fast food, with sugary drinks and beer, delivered to your home so you can watch Netflix and read free news means that the onset of obesity and diabetes, heart disease will get you earlier into the care home. Have fun while you enjoy this "dream life".
On the other hand, there are alternative life styles and there are also plenty of good family run restaurants that offer excellent meals just down the road. Naturally not every business seeks to kill the golden goose with outrageous behaviour, but consumers should think twice about the consequences of their actions when ordering the next pizza home. Why not stretch your legs and try cooking something new and healthy too. That is also fun…


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Ultimate Guide to Divi's Full Screen Section: Master the Art of Creating Stunning Webpages
Divi's Full Screen Section is a powerful tool that can take your web design game to new heights. With its seamless and stunning visuals, this feature allows you to create eye-catching and immersive webpages that will captivate your audience. In this ultimate guide, we will delve into the intricacies of Divi's Full Screen Section and provide you with a step-by-step tutorial on how to unlock its full potential. Get ready to master the art of creating stunning webpages like a pro.
===The Power of Divi's Full Screen Section: Elevate Your Web Design Game
Divi's Full Screen Section is a game-changer when it comes to web design. It offers a unique way to engage your audience by taking advantage of the full screen real estate. With its seamless integration into the Divi Builder, you have complete control over every aspect of your webpage's design. Whether you want to showcase a portfolio, create a captivating product landing page, or simply make a bold statement, the Full Screen Section enables you to do it all with ease.
One of the key advantages of Divi's Full Screen Section is its ability to create a visually stunning and immersive experience for your visitors. By utilizing the full width and height of the screen, you can create a sense of depth and engagement that traditional webpages often lack. Whether it's through the use of stunning images, videos, or animations, the Full Screen Section allows you to tell a captivating visual story that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Furthermore, Divi's Full Screen Section is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs and design preferences. With a wide range of options for background colors, gradients, and overlays, you can easily create the perfect backdrop for your content. Additionally, you can add various elements such as text, buttons, and images within the Full Screen Section to further enhance your webpage's visual appeal and functionality. The flexibility and versatility of this feature truly make it a must-have tool for any web designer.
===Step-by-Step Tutorial: Unleashing the Full Potential of Divi's Full Screen Section
To make the most of Divi's Full Screen Section, follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Start by accessing the Divi Builder and creating a new page or editing an existing one.
- Within the Divi Builder, select the section where you want to add the Full Screen Section. Click on the blue plus button to add a new module and search for the "Fullwidth Section" module.
- Once you've added the Fullwidth Section module, click on its settings icon to customize its appearance and behavior. Here, you can set the background color, image or video, and adjust various other settings to achieve your desired look.
- To add content within the Full Screen Section, click on the plus button inside the module and choose the desired content element such as text, image, or button. Customize these elements as needed to align with your design vision.
- Repeat these steps to add more Full Screen Sections or other modules within your webpage.
By following this tutorial, you will be able to unleash the full potential of Divi's Full Screen Section and create stunning webpages that are sure to impress.
Divi's Full Screen Section is a game-changer for web design, allowing you to elevate your webpages to a whole new level of visual appeal and engagement. With its seamless integration into the Divi Builder and its highly customizable options, you have the power to create stunning and immersive experiences for your audience. By following the step-by-step tutorial provided in this ultimate guide, you will become a master in the art of creating captivating webpages using Divi's Full Screen Section. So, go ahead and unleash your creativity, and get ready to wow your visitors with stunning web design.


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Taxi Drivers Hunger Strike, Calling for a City-Backed Guarantee to Medallion Relief Program
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance has entered its second week of a hunger strike, calling for a City-backed guarantee to New York City's Medallion Relief Program. Thousands of taxi medallion owner-drivers are trapped in lifelong debt for medallions that are worth a fraction of what they cost. A New York City Council investigation has found that the City of New York played a direct role in inflating the value of the medallion. Between 2002 and 2014, the City earned more than $855 million from medallion sales. Today, a workforce composed almost entirely of immigrants is left holding the debt while the City retains the gains.
These workers have now taken the extraordinary step of starting a hunger strike to demand a just resolution to the financial and humanitarian crisis they are facing. These workers have put in decades of work behind the wheel and many rightly expected to begin a dignified retirement today. Many in the NYC labor movement including the NYC CLC have added their voices to those calling on Mayor de Blasio for a City-backed guarantee to the existing debt relief plan, which would ensure affordable payment terms for drivers while enabling them to still earn a living wage. Learn more about the Medallion Debt Forgiveness Campaign and how you can support it here.


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So much for making fewer phones, eh Samsung? The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are about to release, but the company certainly isn't stopping with those headline offerings.
Back in December, Samsung showed off the Galaxy A9, a pocket-busting 6in phone with a collection of upper mid-range included. The standard A9 has a 1080p Super AMOLED panel (at 367ppi), a 1.8Ghz Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, a microSD port, and a 13-megapixel back camera with a 8MP selfie shooter on the front.
And now Samsung apparently plans to one-up the standard Galaxy A9 with the incoming Galaxy A9 Pro, which makes some potentially notable tweaks to the familiar design. Based on certification leaks from China's TENAA agency and the United Stated Federal Communications Commission, much remains the same: the screen size, shape, and processor, in particular, although it appears to be slightly thicker and heavier.
But there are real enhancements: the Galaxy A9 Pro apparently has 4GB RAM instead, plus it launches with Android Marshmallow out of the gate, whereas the standard A9 is still rocking the TouchWiz-skinned version of Lollipop. The A9 Pro also looks to have a 16-megapixel back camera – perhaps the same as the Galaxy S6? – with an 8-megapixel shooter on the front.
And as the FCC listing suggests, it may also offer a removable backing plate for swapping out your battery, which Samsung has moved away from since the Galaxy S6. If true, it would give this quite large phablet some serious perks over the standard rendition, although the glossy-looking backing in the TENAA photos makes this particular point a bit questionable at present.
We'll find out for sure whenever Samsung officially announces the handset, and given the FCC certification, the Galaxy A9 Pro may well be available outside of Asia. Based on what we're seeing, it could be a solidly powerful, albeit less premium phablet for anyone who doesn't want to shell out for a Galaxy Note 5. We should see official word pretty soon, given the certifications.
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4 Tips for Buying a Home During the Holidays
We all know that the holidays offer a special opportunity to purchase a property. They give great deals and discounts that we could not just simply refuse. There are not many sellers around, the weather isn't that perfect, and many real estate professionals are away, which might cause delays and other problems. But if done properly, there are also significant benefits to selecting and purchasing a property during the holidays. Feel no fear because we will help you out!
We are giving you 4 tips to consider and acknowledge before buying one in the holidays!
Be preapproved first
You ought to apply for mortgage preapproval. This helps you move quickly when it comes time to make an offer and gives you an accurate picture of the price range you should be looking in. Know the requirements needed. This will save you time and effort.
Get your thoughts right and plan everything
You should anticipate some nonappearances when shopping over the holidays, your agent has a life, too. Do not get mad and anxious.
Be decisive yet well informed
Agents claim that since demand is lower at this time of year, buyers have leverage, which they should use to negotiate the best price. Be geared and aggressive all the time.
Get an excellent agent
And last, but probably, not the least, -get an excellent agent. This is getting underrated these days since people are just hiring agents instantly without knowing them completely. This should also be considered any given day, but especially during the holidays, is when having a reliable agent on your side is vital. You should look for someone with experience, good reputations, and network in your area first and foremost. THIS IS A MUST.


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WVU has built a new outdoor Fitness Court next to the Evansdale Residential Complex. The court is designed to provide a full-body workout using a series of simple exercises. The fitness area also has two full basketball courts and three sand volleyball courts. Check out the video below for more information on the Fitness Court's structure and use.


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- Netherlands and Canada have collaborated to submit a joint complaint to the highest judicial body of the United Nations against Syria.
- Both countries assert that Syria has engaged in numerous breaches of international law and seek provisional measures from the International Court of Justice.
- Despite the lack of success in international endeavors, several national courts have managed to convict numerous officials from the regime within their respective jurisdictions.
The Netherlands and Canada jointly filed a complaint against Syria on Monday before the United Nations' highest judicial body, alleging the regime of Bashar Assad has tortured thousands of civilians, in violation of a U.N. convention.
The pair say Syria has "committed countless violations of international law" and want the International Court of Justice to issue provisional measures ordering Damascus to halt an alleged widespread torture program against anyone opposed to the government during the country's long-running civil war.
The Dutch first announced three years ago a plan to hold Syria accountable for what it called "horrific crimes," asking Assad's government via diplomatic note to enter into negotiations under the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Canada joined the process in 2021.
The 1984 treaty requires parties to enter into mediation before bringing the dispute to The Hague-based court. The complaint says that the process has failed.
The Netherlands and Canada say there is ample evidence that the regime has engaged in systemic gross human rights violations against its own people since 2011. "Syrian civilians have been tortured, murdered, disappeared, attacked with poison gas or lost everything when they fled for their lives," Foreign Affairs Minister Wopke Hoekstra said in a statement.
The complaint cites the findings of the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism on Syria, the United Nations body tasked with investigating crimes during the conflict. Attempts to create a special tribunal to prosecute those crimes, however, have been blocked by Russia. President Vladimir Putin has backed Assad during more than a decade of violence and Russian mercenaries have been accused of indiscriminately bombing civilians.
The pressure has mounted on the international community to do something to bring Syria to account as the country moves to normalize diplomatic relations. Last month, the Arab League reinstated Syria, ending a 12-year suspension from the regional union.
"We've been looking creatively at ways to bring justice to the victims," Toby Cadman, an international human rights lawyer who is working on the case for the Netherlands, told The Associated Press.
While international efforts have so far been unsuccessful, national courts have convicted a number of regime officials in their own courts. Invoking the principle of universal jurisdiction, Germany has convicted several former regime officials for torture, crimes against humanity and war crimes. All of the men had applied for asylum in Germany.
Last month, French judges cleared the way for three former senior members of the regime to stand trial for crimes against humanity for killing two Syrian-French dual nationals. The trio are not in French custody.
The Dutch and Canadian complaint is only the second time a case alleging violations of the 1984 convention has been brought at The Hague-based court. In 2009, Belgium filed a complaint against Senegal, arguing that by refusing to prosecute the exiled former president of Chad, Hissene Habre, the West African country was failing to meet its obligations under the treaty.
Three years later, the ICJ ordered Senegal to prosecute Habre without delay. He died of COVID-19 in 2021 while serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity for the deaths of some 40,000 people.


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Samsung Galaxy A03s Unboxing and Review
During the second half of the year, Samsung showcased the Samsung Galaxy A03s, a smartphone that has new and improved features, at an affordable price. It focuses on students and first-time smartphone users who are looking for a budget-friendly phone that could be used as their daily drive.
The Samsung Galaxy A03s comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display, 4GB of RAM plus 64GB of internal storage, 13MP triple rear camera setup, 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, and runs on the MediaTek Helio P35 processor.
I was able to get my hands on one and this review will further help you in deciding if this smartphone is the one you are looking for. So, let's deal first with the unboxing.
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy A03s
The front portion of the packaging indicates the Galaxy A03s branding with the phone itself; while the phone details—model number, IMEI number, and color, are imprinted on the bottom portion of the box.
You can also find the Galaxy A03s print on the left. There is nothing to look at from the other portions of the box.
Inside the Box and Accessories
After sliding the cover, the pack contains the quick start guide, warranty card, and details about Samsung Care+. The Galaxy A03s does not come with a protective case – you have to provide your own.
Underneath the pack is the Galaxy A03s smartphone wrapped in clear plastic. Beneath is Samsung's Travel Adaptor, USB type-C to USB-A charging cable, earphones, and SIM card ejector tool.
Design and Walk Around
The design of the Galaxy A03s comes in a sleek textured matte finish. I like this kind of texture because it protects the phone from scratches, and is less susceptible to fingerprint smudges.
Galaxy A03s is available in three colors: Blue, Black, and White. My unit comes in Blue color.
On the front, the Galaxy A03s is equipped with a large 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) PLS LCD display. At the top, there's a V-shaped notch that houses the front-facing camera and the earpiece. Like most smartphones in this segment, the side bezels are relatively slim but with a pretty thick chin. Also, there is no pre-installed screen protector.
At the back, there is a small camera hump that houses the vertical triple-camera set-up along with the single LED flash.
Found on the left side is the card tray with a 3-card slot for two Nano-SIM cards and a dedicated slot for a microSD card capable of up to 1TB of expandable storage, handy for users who want to further improve storage capacity.
On the right side, is your standard volume rocker and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that is embedded in the power button.
The top is clean with only the secondary noise-canceling microphone present.
At the bottom of the Galaxy A03s, you can find the USB Type-C charging port, a single downward-firing speaker, primary microphone, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Galaxy A03s measures 9.1mm and weighs in at about 196g. Even though the device uses polycarbonate plastic for the frame and back panel, the phone feels solidly built, and sturdy.
Display and Multimedia
The PLS LCD panel produces good colors; viewing angles are also decent and the screen can get bright but could use a bit more boost so you can still use it outdoors comfortably. At 270ppi, the display looks sharp even though the display comes with an HD+ resolution.
The audio quality of the loudspeaker is like your typical smartphone at this price range. It can get loud and the audio quality is average. I recommend using headphones or an external speaker using the 3.5mm audio jack for better audio quality.
Rear Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy A03s rear cameras feature a 13MP F2.2 wide camera, a 2MP F2.4 macro camera that captures the subject in close range, and a 2MP F2.4 depth camera.
Quality from the rear cameras under bright lighting conditions is pretty decent, though dynamic range and sharpness can be better. While the 2MP macro camera, as expected, produces low-quality images.
For low light, the phone lacks a dedicated Night Mode and is generally a poor performer.
Front Selfie Camera
The Galaxy A03s uses a 5MP front camera with an F2.2 aperture. The camera also supports different features such as Portrait Mode, Face Beautification, and Photo Filters.
For selfies, it produces good photos for its price, especially in bright conditions. Background blurring for portrait selfies isn't that perfect but good enough.
For video, the Galaxy A03s captures videos up to 1080p/720p@30fps with its main and front-facing camera. There is no 60fps shooting, SLO-MO videos, and electronic image stabilization (EIS).
The recorded video from the main camera is shaky since there is no image stabilization, but is usable for casual social media postings.
One UI, Apps, and Security
The Galaxy A03s runs on One UI 3.1 Core, based on Android 11 out of the box, and is a stripped-down version of the One UI. The user interface is easy to navigate and straightforward. Pre-installed are the standard Samsung, Google, and Microsoft suite of apps, as well as some bloatware apps.
In terms of security, the Galaxy A03s is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that is embedded in the power button. It is also equipped with facial recognition for unlocking the device.
Both work well---the side-mounted fingerprint sensor is pretty fast and with high accuracy. However, the face recognition feature can slow down in situations where there isn't much light.
Hardware and Performance
The Galaxy A03s comes with a Mediatek Helio P35 (MT6765) octa-core processor. This processor is made using a 12nm process and is equipped with four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.35GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 1.8GHz, along with PowerVR GE8320 GPU.
My unit comes in a 4GB RAM variant. The performance of Galaxy A03s isn't the snappiest or the most responsive, there are slight delays when interacting with the phone; the gaming experience in graphics-intensive games is playable and tolerable with slight stutters and lags, even with the use of the lowest available settings. Take note that this isn't a gaming-focused smartphone so don't expect too much.
The Galaxy A03s is available in the Philippines in one storage variant - 64GB storage, with 48.1GB of available storage. If you need additional storage, you can further expand the storage up to 1TB via its dedicated microSD card slot.
Below are the benchmark scores from this device:
- AnTuTu v9.2.1 – 104,991
- Geekbench 5.4.2 – 168 (Single-core), 899 (Multi-core)
- PCMark – 5,115 (Work 3.0)
- 3DMark – 432 (SSE – OpenGL ES 3.1) 639 (SSE – Vulkan)
- AndroBench – 274.92 MB/s (Seq. Read), 213.96 MB/s (Seq. Write)
15W Fast Charging, Battery Life, and Connectivity
One of the Galaxy A03s key attributes is its large 5,000mAh which is good enough to last you a full day and a half of moderate usage without an additional charge. In the PCMark Work 3.0 Battery Life Test, the unit yielded a score of around 11 hours and 23 minutes.
Charging is slow with the 15W fast charging, the 5,000mAh battery can be fully charged up to 100% in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Aside from the battery and charger, the Galaxy A03s has your usual connectivity features, including dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), 4G LTE, dual-band WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and USB Type-C.
Samsung Galaxy A03s Specifications
6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) PLS TFT LCD display
MediaTek Helio P35 chipset
PowerVR GE8320 GPU
4GB of RAM
64GB of internal storage
Expandable to 1TB via microSD
Triple rear cameras (13MP main + 2MP macro + 2MP depth)
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM (nano) / 4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n / Bluetooth 5.0
Fingerprint sensor (side)
USB Type-C / 3.5mm headphone jack
One UI 3.0 (Android 11)
5,000mAh battery w/ 15W charging
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1mm (dimension)
196g (weight)
Colors: Blue, Black and White
Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A03s (4GB+64GB) retails for Php6,490 SRP and is now available nationwide on both offline and online channels.
So, is the Samsung Galaxy A03s the smartphone for you? I recommend that you shortlist the Galaxy A03s. Even though there are other options out there that offer better features and specs at the same budget segment, still, the Galaxy A03s is a good and reliable smartphone for those who are looking for excellent battery life, decent cameras, and a good UI, given its price.


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The Dwyer DCGII digital pressure gauge offers a ±0.05% full scale accuracy and is designed for use with compatible, non-combustible liquids and gases, making it an ideal solution for a variety of calibration applications. Additionally, this Dwyer gauge features a large 5-digit display with blue backlight and the ability to be powered by a 9V battery for up to 5,000 working hours.
With pressure ranges available from 14.7 to 0 (vacuum) up to 0 to 2,000 psi, the Dwyer DCGII digital pressure gauge can also display percent of range, pressure swings or alarm set points. The DCGII comes in an aluminum alloy housing and features 316SS wetted materials along with a 1/2 inch male NPT process connection.
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Cloetta AB said its third-quarter normalized net income amounted to 39 Swedish öre per share, compared with the S&P Capital IQ consensus estimate of 41 öre per share.
EPS climbed 41.4% year over year from 27 öre.
Normalized net income, which excludes unusual gains or losses on a pre- and after-tax basis, was 111.3 million kronor, an increase of 41.3% from 78.8 million kronor in the prior-year period.
The normalized profit margin increased to 6.5% from 6.0% in the year-earlier period.
Total revenue grew 12.0% year over year to 1.46 billion kronor from 1.30 billion kronor, and total operating expenses rose 10.0% on an annual basis to 1.24 billion kronor from 1.13 billion kronor.
Reported net income grew 49.9% from the prior-year period to 128.9 million kronor, or 45 öre per share, from 86.0 million kronor, or 30 öre per share.
As of Nov. 10, US$1 was equivalent to 8.71 Swedish kronor.


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Can it snow at 40 degrees Fahrenheit?
It turns out that you don't need temperatures below freezing for snow to fall. In fact, snow can fall at temperatures as high as 50 degrees. Most residents of the northern United States have probably seen 40-degree snowfalls before, but snow at temperatures greater than 45 degrees is hard to come by.
How much snow was there in 1996?
Snowfall accumulations averaged 20 to 22 inches (51 to 56 cm) in Monroe, Carbon and eastern Schuylkill Counties, around 2 feet (61 cm) in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, 24 to 33 inches (61 to 84 cm) in Berks County, 20 to 26 inches (51 to 66 cm) in Chester and Delaware Counties, 20 to 30 inches (51 to 76 cm) in …
What's the warmest temp for snow?
The temperature of 32 F is the freezing/melting point of water but it is often the case that snow will occur when the temperature is above 32 F, even well above 32 F due to the weather conditions aloft. The reason for this is due to the time it takes snow to melt as it is falling.
How fast will snow melt at 40 degrees?
The other way compares the temperature that day and 32 degrees F, which is the freezing point. Every day is different, but as a rule of thumb, in 40-degree weather we lose half an inch of snow per day. 50-degree weather melts 2 to 4 inches a day! Let's hope it stays cold for our sledding and snowmen.
Can it snow at 3 degrees?
Snow forms when the atmospheric temperature is at or below freezing (0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and there is a minimum amount of moisture in the air. As a general rule, though, snow will not form if the ground temperature is at least 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit).
How many people died in the blizzard of 1996?
154 people
On January 6, 1996, snow begins falling in Washington, D.C., and up the Eastern seaboard, beginning a blizzard that kills 154 people and causes over $1 billion in damages before it ends.
Can snowfall at 3 degrees?
How cold does it have to be to snow? Many think that it needs to be below freezing (0C) to snow but, in fact, ground temperatures only need to drop to below 2C. When temperatures top 2C then snow will fall as sleet. Any more than 5C and it will fall as rain.
Can snowfall at 2 degrees?
For snow to fall and stick, ground temperatures need to be below two degrees. In the UK, the heaviest snow falls tend to happen when the air temperature is between 0 and 2 degrees. If the air temperature is above freezing then falling snow will begin to melt.
What's the outside temp on my Silverado Sierra?
I performed an instant update on the ambient air temperature sensor, as described in the last paragraph of this post. The temperature on the DIC went from 47F to 66F. The actual outside temperature was 56F. I then drove the truck for a couple of miles and the temperature went down from 66F to 56F.
Is the temp sensor in the Sierra rock solid?
Yah, the one in the Sierra is rock-solid, but this one always goes crazy when the heat is on in the cab. Re: Location of outside temp sensor? Re: Location of outside temp sensor?
What happens to the outside temp sensor when you hit 18 mph?
Once the vehicle speed exceeds 18 mph, the displayed outside air temperature will be updated. If the speed drops below 18 mph, the outside air temperature will freeze at its last value. However, be mindful that it may not be the sensor at fault and could possibly be the BCM.
What was the coldest temperature ever recorded in California?
It should come as no surprise, then, that at one point—on Jan. 20, 1937, to be exact—a record-setting low of -45° was recorded in the historic town of Boca, California, which is also in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. In Colorado, a state that's known for its winter sports, it's not surprising when temperatures reach bitter-cold levels.
How much snow does the Sierra mountains get?
Average snowfall for parts of the Sierras is 350 inches (8.9 meters) per year. Snow is also common in the other mountainous areas of California including the Cascade mountains.
Where does most of the snow in California come from?
Answer Wiki. Most of the water that California drinks and irrigates with comes from snow in the high Sierra Nevada mountain range. Average snowfall for parts of the Sierras is 350 inches (8.9 meters) per year. Snow is also common in the other mountainous areas of California including the Cascade mountains.
Where did the snow fall in December 1996?
Assuming a 10:1 snow-liquid water equivalent, 3.4 inches of snow was observed at Bates Field (KMOB) in West Mobile, AL. Notice that between 124-233pm, 2 inches of snow fell with 1.7 inches of that falling between 156 and 233pm.
When did it snow in the Deep South?
With a return period of 1 event in 13 years (Branick, 1996), this heavy snow event was indeed a rarity for Deep South residents. Visible satellite imagery shows the areal extent of the event snowfall (lighter white) around 1015am the next morning, before significant melting began.


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SMU head coach Chad Morris hosted his weekly teleconference with the media on Monday. Here are some highlights.
On North Texas-SMU rivalry:
"This is my second year in it. From talking to everybody around it, this has been a rivalry for quite some time. I don't know the consistency of the scheduling of SMU and North Texas has been. I think they've been on and off and on and off. But to have these two teams on the schedule for the next several years is good. It's good for both communities, it's good for the city of Dallas and for our areas. It's good for high school football in this state and in this part of Dallas. I'm excited about it. I know Coach (Seth) Littrell is a phenomenal coach. He's extremely gifted in his offensive schemes, and he's been around some phenomenal head coaches. I think he's excited about his first go about it. The only difference between he and I is I'm about 21 months ahead of him."
On how he is scouting North Texas:
"Well, you look at everybody on their coaching staff and take a little bit from everybody. You watch film, you show your kids film and your try to prepare the best that you can. But at the end of the day, this is how I've always been, whether I was coaching at Elysian Fields, Texas or Bay City or Lake Travis or Stephenville, you better worry about the SMU Mustangs right now. That's my worry. I'm more worried about the SMU Mustangs and how we come out and how we prepare because games like this, you'll find them all across the country. It's a play or two and the special teams."
On what he is expecting heading into Year 2:
"We feel like we are a much better football team right now than we were at any point last year. That has to do with the experience, the continuity of our staff -- not losing any of our staff members -- and just having such a young ball club. The second time around, experience has helped us out a bunch, and they know our expectations, our culture, how we step out onto that practice field, how we compete and how we approach things in every context of the manner."
On quarterback Matt Davis:
"When you talk about Matt Davis, you can't help but talk about his leadership skills and what he's done for this football team. I thought early in the year he was the main reason we were staying in games. He was making plays with his feet when the pocket would break down around him. As the year went, I thought that hurt him because he was trying to run first and make the plays. He put a lot on himself, and I think that caused him not to play as consistent as he did early in the year. With the additions of the playmakers around him, with Courtland Sutton and the confidence he has in his running backs, I'm hoping that he continues to grow and mature."
On the running back situation:
"Xavier Jones and Braeden, two of the top guys in our conference, are coming back. Xavier broke the all-time freshman touchdown mark, surpassing Eric Dickerson last year. West was one of the top return guys and all-purpose guys in the country. I'm excited about those two young men, but we had to add some depth. Ke'Mon Freeman is a phenomenal athlete out of Liberty-Eylau. He was a quarterback for them. He has really come in and performed at a high level. Aphonso Thomas came in from Van and had a really good spring. He had a good fall camp. He's a young man that you would love to redshirt. He's going to be a really good player for us. I would love to hold him if I can. Jordan Carmouche is one of the bigger backs. That's what we were really needing. He's a little over 6-foot, 240 pounds."
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Part 7: The Eucharist
A Sacrament of Belonging and a Sacrament of Hope
A Sacrament of Belonging and a Sacrament of Hope
One of the interesting things to note when we read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church is its treatment of the Eucharist. It falls under "Sacraments of Initiation" alongside baptism and confirmation. This might seem an odd placement since the other two are non-repeatable sacraments, but it starts to make complete sense when we reflect on the gift we have been given in the Eucharist and what it calls forth for us.
One of the interesting things to note when we read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church is its treatment of the Eucharist. It falls under "Sacraments of Initiation" alongside baptism and confirmation. This might seem an odd placement since the other two are non-repeatable sacraments, but it starts to make complete sense when we reflect on the gift we have been given in the Eucharist and what it calls forth for us.
First, in the progression of the Sacraments of Initiation, the Eucharist is the last one received. Once we have received new life in baptism and deepened that grace and calling in confirmation, then we "do what the Church does" and participate in holy communion. Our full and active participation in the liturgy is part of our response to this eucharistic gift. It is part of our gift of self. Participation in the eucharistic liturgy, our reception in communion with God — and by extension with each other — makes the Eucharist a sacrament of belonging.
Recently an interesting question came across my desk asking why a Catholic couldn't belong to another Christian tradition and to the Catholic Church. The answer to this question is multifaceted and nuanced, but it ultimately points us back to the communion we experience in the Eucharist. While we share much of the foundational and important aspects of faith with our siblings in other denominations, we do not share everything. Our understanding of and reverence for the Eucharist is much different than other Christian denominations and traditions that do not share our belief in Real Presence.
Membership in a denomination includes the acceptance of the beliefs of that faith community. We couldn't publicly express belonging to another Christian denomination because that would represent our acceptance of those things upon which we agree and imply our acceptance of other elements where we might not find agreement (our understanding of Real Presence).
This stance is not meant to be disrespectful to our siblings in Christ. Quite the contrary, it is a sign of respect that we take their understanding seriously enough to recognize our divergences and not water them down into an amorphous abstraction of beliefs. This latter approach — simply overlooking any differences — would actually be dismissive of the theology and teachings of other denominations.
This is the reason that, even though it is sometimes a difficult message to communicate, we ask those who are not Catholic to refrain from receiving the Eucharist when they are worshiping with us. It comes from our awareness and respect for the differences between our traditions. It also serves to highlight the work that needs to continue to be done in reconciling our differences — and that our Christian work is not complete, until "… they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us" (Jn 17:21).
The sacrament of unity and belonging highlights wounds, sometimes deep wounds, that still need healing. Far from being a cause for consternation, this should inspire hope. Christ, who gives himself fully to us in the Eucharist, is the one who is responsible for salvation — not us. As the resurrection teaches us, Christ excels at bringing hope and forging a path forward when we think we've reached an impasse. The belonging and union (communion) celebrated in the Eucharist points us to what we hope to share among all Christians here on earth and ultimately in eternal life.
We also realize that we find ourselves in the "already, but not yet" tension that is characteristic of Jesus' message of the Kingdom of God throughout the New Testament. The Eucharist is a powerful experience of this tension — a tangible expression of heavenly communion made possible by the Real Presence of Christ. This true presence is veiled by, and yet made accessible through, earthly or everyday appearances.
Let us look to the Eucharist as the visible expression of both belonging and hope.
Michael Martocchio, Ph.D., is the secretary of evangelization and the director of the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation. Email him at email@example.com.


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A walk through the world of art is always a good thing. It's interesting to see what lies beyond the world of our normal everyday existence. But we can only see so much of it. To help you get out of the house without running out of supplies, we have put together a list of art supplies to make your art projects easier.
The Artful Escape is a game about finding a way out of the house. It uses the art supplies from the list to help you make your way through the game. Art supplies are the tools to help you get through your time loop.
Art supplies are the tools you use to get through your time loop. Art supplies are the tools you use to get through your time loop.
We did find it interesting that the game's art supplies are the only ones that have a set of keys to unlock the art supplies. This is good because it means you can unlock them all by just talking to the art supplies, but it's also a little frustrating because you have to talk to each one of them before you can unlock it. The only time you unlock them all in one go is when you find a supply that has no keys. You have to find each art supplies individually.
Yeah, there is a slight issue here. Sometimes you can find a supply that is unlocked by the art supplies, but the only key to unlock that supply is the one for the art supplies. This means you have to get all your art supplies first before you can unlock it, but that's the only way to do it.
Also, if you get to the art supplies before the supply, you might end up having to go through the art supplies again, which is a tad annoying. This could be because each art supply is unlocked by a specific art supplies, or because you only get one of each art supply at the same time.
Well, we don't know if you're going to unlock the art supplies by getting all your supplies, or by getting all your supplies, but the art supplies are unlocked by having all your supplies. Because when you have all your supplies, the art supplies are unlocked, and we don't know if you or the game will do things the other way around.
That's what we need to find out. If you cant answer that question, then you probably need to go out and buy more supplies. Because that means that you have to buy more supplies in order to get all of the art supplies.
Ok, so if you have all your art supplies, you still have to buy a gun, and ammo, and a weapon, and more guns, and more ammo, and more weapons, and so on, and so forth, and so on. It's all a giant maze of supplies you have to deal with, and some supplies are so expensive that even getting them all would cost you too much.


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The redwood Allo
The redwood Allo
Chapter eight
The mejoberry hit the cheek of the baby stego, waking it up. It blinked rapidly a few times and than lifted its head up. It let out a small, quiet grunt as it stood up to eat the berry and than walk toward the bush I was hiding in. It sniffed the bush as its head got closer to mine. And just than, I saw the perfect opportunity to strike. I lunged out of the bush and grabbed it. It let out a high pinch squeal that alerted the rest of the heard. They charged at me and I ran. I only stopped running about five minutes after I heard them stop. The baby was still alive and squeezing, so I threw it at rock outside of the hole in the ground that I was staying in. Its blood splattered on the rock. I picked it back up and carried it into the hole. When I looked at the foliage that the egg was under, it was shifted around. Then, a crack started forming on the shell. The egg quickly broke open, revealing a small, black baby Allo. She rolled out of the egg and landed on her stomach. Then, something in my brain clicked. This Allo looked almost just like my mother. The baby Allo laying out in front of me was my sister.
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C2B e-commerce is also called consumer-to-business. This business model is the complete opposite of B2C e-commerce. B2C works in the direction of business-to-consumer, where a company sells to individuals. In the C2B model, individuals provide products and services to businesses.
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Consumers are starting to realize their power and are looking to take advantage of it for profit. As a brand leverages its reputation, customers can utilize their impacts similarly.
How does C2B e-commerce work? #
C2B e-commerce involves a digital platform that connects consumers with businesses. These platforms facilitate transactions between the two parties. Consumers can create a profile on the platform and list their products or services, pricing, and other relevant details. Businesses can then search for services they need and make offers to consumers. Once an agreement is made, the platform facilitates the transaction and takes a commission for its services.
C2B and B2C differences #
Here are the main differences between C2B and B2C.
The direction of the transaction #
In B2C e-commerce, the direction of the transaction is from business to consumer. In other words, companies create products or services and sell them to consumers. In C2B e-commerce, the direction of the transaction is from consumer to business. Consumers offer their products or services to businesses, who can purchase them.
Who is more powerful, business or consumer? #
B2C e-commerce involves businesses with greater power and resources selling to individual consumers. This creates a power imbalance, and companies have greater control over pricing, product features, and other aspects of the transaction.
But, in C2B e-commerce, consumers have greater power and control over the transaction. Consumers are offering their products or services and setting their pricing.
Sales and marketing approach #
In B2C e-commerce, businesses often use targeted marketing and advertising campaigns to reach a large consumer audience.
In C2B e-commerce, consumers market their products or services to businesses through online platforms and marketplaces.
C2B Advantages #
C2B e-commerce is becoming an increasingly popular business model because it offers advantages for both consumers and businesses. Here are some of the key benefits.
Lower prices for consumers #
C2B e-commerce can lower consumer prices, as businesses can access a wider pool of suppliers and service providers. This results in greater competition and lower costs. For example, a small business may hire a freelance graphic designer on a C2B platform for a lower price than it would pay a design agency.
Increased competition among businesses #
C2B e-commerce can create a more level playing field for businesses, as smaller companies and individuals can directly offer their products and services to larger firms. This can increase competition and lead to better prices and quality for businesses.
Greater access for consumers #
C2B e-commerce platforms make accessing a more comprehensive range of products and services easier for consumers. Plus, they are often more fantastic and convenient than traditional retail channels. For example, a consumer can hire a personal trainer on a C2B platform without going to a gym.
Increased customization and personalization options #
C2B e-commerce allows businesses to access a broader range of skills and resources, leading to greater customization and personalization options for consumers. For example, a company can hire a freelance web developer to create a custom website that meets its needs.
Freelance websites like Upwork and Fiverr are popular in C2B e-commerce. These platforms allow businesses to hire freelance workers for specific projects or tasks, often on a per-project or per-hour basis.
C2B Disadvantages #
While C2B e-commerce has many advantages, there are also several challenges that businesses and consumers must be aware of.
Lack of trust #
One major challenge is trust and reliability in online transactions. Consumers may hesitate to offer their products or services to businesses online, and they fear they will not receive payment or the transaction will not be completed as expected.
On the other hand, businesses may hesitate to purchase products or services from unknown individuals or entities.
Difficulty in managing quality control #
Another challenge is the difficulty in managing quality control for goods and services. Consumers are offering specialized or unique products or services, and it must be challenging for businesses to ensure that these products or services meet their standards.
Negative consumer responses #
Businesses that rely on customer service are open to negative comments. Negative reviews can be a disadvantage for C2B e-commerce, as they can undermine trust and reliability.
Businesses may be hesitant to purchase products or services from individuals with a history of negative reviews.
But, by addressing negative feedback and improving the quality of their products or services, C2B sellers can build trust and credibility.
C2B and C2C differences #
We covered the cases where the buyer was a business. But what happens when your buyer is another consumer? In that case, we get to another model called Consumer to Consumer which we cover in more depth in our C2C article.
How to succeed in C2B #
To succeed in C2B e-commerce, customers must gain businesses' trust and credibility. This can be achieved by:
- providing high-quality goods and services,
- offering personalized experiences and customization options,
- leveraging social media and online advertising to reach customers.
Building trust and credibility with customers is essential in C2B e-commerce, and it helps to establish a positive reputation and encourages re-purchasing or re-hiring. Providing high-quality goods and services ensures that customers receive the value they expect.
Offering personalized experiences and customization options can help to differentiate a business from competitors and create a unique and memorable customer experience.
Leveraging social media and online advertising can help businesses to reach new customers and increase their visibility.
Examples of the C2B model #
There are many examples of C2B e-commerce platforms that are popular among businesses and consumers alike.
Marketplaces like eBay, Craigslist, and Amazon are great examples of the C2B model. These platforms allow consumers to sell products directly to businesses.
For example, individuals can directly sell used or new products to businesses on eBay. On Craigslist, consumers can sell used goods or offer services like landscaping or house cleaning.
Another example of C2B e-commerce platforms includes crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. These platforms allow consumers to offer their products or services to businesses in exchange for funding, and that funding is often in the form of pre-orders or donations.
For example, a consumer with a new invention can offer pre-orders of their product on Kickstarter. If they reach their funding goal, they can use the funds to produce and deliver the product to their customers. Indiegogo allows consumers to raise funds for their creative projects.
One of the key advantages of C2B is the ability for consumers to have more control. Some approaches offer unique opportunities for consumers to monetize their skills and interests:
- Reverse public auctions: allow customers to name their price for a product or service,
- Affiliate advertising: enables end-users to market certain items on a commission basis,
- Promotion room: enables end-users to obtain the clicks on various firms' ads,
- Research data providers: provide feedback and valuable research data to companies.
Summary #
C2B e-commerce represents a significant shift in how businesses and consumers interact.
By allowing consumers to offer their products or services to businesses, C2B e-commerce provides a range of benefits. Some key benefits include lower prices, increased competition among companies, greater consumer access, and increased personalization.
There are always two sides to a story, so there are also challenges in C2B e-commerce. THE C2B model may need more trust and help to manage quality control.
To succeed in C2B e-commerce, businesses must:
- build customer trust and credibility,
- offer goods and services of a high quality,
- provide personalized experiences and customization options,
- improve your social media presence and online advertising to reach customers.
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MBTA board approves $9.6 billion investment plan amid federal safety inspection
Against the backdrop of an ongoing Federal Transit Administration safety inspection, the MBTA board approved a $9.6 billion five-year capital investment plan Thursday that outlines more than 500 projects throughout the transit system.
The plan sets aside nearly $2.4 billion for new vehicles, including double-decker commuter rail cars, new Red and Orange line trains and hybrid and electric buses.
About $2.2 billion will go toward projects that include track and signal replacement, expansion of the bus lane network as well as Green Line safety improvements. More than $1 billion will be spread across 87 passenger facility projects that focus on accessibility improvements, elevator replacements and platform upgrades.
In fiscal year 2019, the MBTA reported spending an unprecedented $1.9 billion on capital projects and set a goal to spend $2 billion in fiscal year 2022. The T plans to spend at similar levels in FY2023.
Matthew Petersen, with the advocacy group TransitMatters, said the T needs to do more than spend. He would like the agency to improve the way it communicates with riders about how they will benefit from capital investments.
"The goal of a capital program should not be to spend money," Petersen said. "The goal of a capital program should be to invest in and improve service."
Brain Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, praised the capital investment plan as a "great place to start." But he expressed concerns about affordability, citing the T's plan to borrow money to pay for the upgrades.
Kane said the T is $7.6 billion in debt, and plans to borrow an additional $600 million each year. The agency expects to use money from its operating budget — between $200 million and $300 million — to pay back the debt.
"This is money that is not spent moving people on buses, trains, subway cars and paratransit vehicles, ferries, etc.," Kane said.
He called on the transit agency to be aggressive in applying for federal grants, and said the state legislature should direct more funding to the T.
The five year investment plan includes roughly $7.5 billion for projects related to safety, which has been an issue for the T. Over the last year, a series of incidents have resulted in injuries and even some deaths.
Those incidents prompted the FTA to conduct a safety inspection of the T. In an April letter to T General Manager Steve Poftak, the federal agency cited extreme concern with "ongoing safety issues" at the T and said it "remains unclear what actions the MBTA Board and executive team are implementing to prevent and address the system's safety violations."
Poftak said Thursday that the agency has had "an extensive series of interviews" with FTA officials and is now "in the middle of a number of site visits." A report from the FTA's inspection will likely be released this summer, Poftak said.
"This is really an opportunity for us as an organization to learn and to get a thorough assessment of the places where we may be doing well in terms of safety," Poftak said. "But I think more importantly, the places where we have a deficit and that we need to improve our processes."
The FTA's intervention followed a fatal incident in which 39-year-old Robinson Lalin was dragged to his death after his arm became caught in the door of a Red Line train. Preliminary reports from the National Transportation Safety Board and the MBTA revealed that a short circuit in the door's control system allowed the train to move even though it was obstructed. The train car involved in the incident was more than 50 years old.
MBTA board chair Betsy Taylor said even though "many thousands of people ride the T safely each day, too many tragic accidents have occurred of late."
"The board and I welcome the findings of the FTA and the comments and suggestions of other parties," Taylor said. "We will do everything in our power to implement those recommendations as expeditiously as possible."
The T expects to replace its entire fleet of Red Line trains by 2024. So far, 10 train cars have been delivered, six of which are in service, according to a T spokesperson. A new fleet of Orange Line trains is expected next year. Seventy-four of those cars have been delivered, and 64 have been available for service, though not all at the same time.
The T recently removed new Red and Orange line trains from service after the failure of an Orange Line car's braking system last week.
The T's preliminary findings showed a bolt in one of the car's braking units was not "properly installed at the manufacturing plant." After an inspection of 57 cars, the agency said it found improperly installed bolts on six Orange Line cars and one Red Line car.
The bolts were fixed and the cars are back in service, according to a T spokesperson. Poftak said the T has taken additional steps to make sure the bolts are properly installed on all new trains moving forward, and in-service cars will be inspected every two weeks until an engineering investigation wraps up.
This article was originally published on May 26, 2022.


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CCP blamed the West for China's inflation
There is a grundnorm in Xi Jinping's China- if the people of China are in trouble, President Xi is not responsible for it. The Communist nation is now heading towards record inflation and skyrocketing prices. But the people of China are not supposed to blame Xi, rather the stooges of the Chinese President blame the US and its stimulus package for China's inflation.
Guo Shuqing, party chief of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) and Chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, has blamed the US and European stimulus policies for inflationary risks haunting China. It is convenient for one of Xi's stooges to scapegoat the US, and it would probably be too much to ask, but if the Xi administration introspected its actions over the past one year, it would realise exactly why China has fallen into trouble.
Shuqing claimed that the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank started buying assets to contain the effect of the Coronavirus Pandemic, which did ensure stability and investor confidence in the short-term, but ultimately, it led to worldwide negative consequences.
So, this is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) version of the inflation crisis. Now, let us face the reality. Truth be told, the risk of skyrocketing prices in China is very real. Data released on Wednesday showed that China's May factory gate prices rose by 9 per cent over the past year. The factory gate inflation is thus at a 13-year high in China.
Ultimately, the high factory gate prices are bound to push wholesale and consumer inflation. Wholesale prices in China are already 7 per cent higher than they were in April last year. The biggest worry for China is that spiralling costs of production and wholesale purchase can throw small producers and firms out of business.
The official consumer price index in China rose by 1.3 per cent in May. While the prices of consumer inflation haven't skyrocketed yet in china, the year-on-year price rise is the highest in eight months. And if manufacturing costs keep escalating, the Chinese consumers will have to ultimately bear the brunt of Xi's poor handling of the economy.
Now, while the CCP blamed the West, it doesn't really reveal just how pathetic Xi's handling of the Chinese economy has been.
Xi's high-handedness both inside and outside China has ransacked the Chinese economy. For starters, the Chinese President locked horns with the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison which backfired badly. Xi's unofficial bans on Australian coal spelled trouble for China's steel and power sectors.
And then, Chinese belligerence didn't help matters either. American tariffs and the general tendency of the free world to decouple from China have slowed down economic growth in the Communist nation.
Inside China, Xi's paranoia-driven crackdown on the Chinese tech industry has led to losses worth billions of dollars. What Xi is doing to the Chinese economy is called gross mismanagement. There is a serious debt crisis in the country with private firms and Chinese State-owned enterprises defaulting frequently. Regional banks too are in a very bad shape.
The level of mismanagement is so high in China that the Kingold scam last year showed how 4 per cent of the Communist nation's gold reserves were fake. China covered up the issue, but the weak fundamentals of its economy did get exposed.
Given the mismanagement in the Chinese economy, prices were bound to rise. True, the US stimulus devoted $60 billion towards imports from China, but it wouldn't have caused inflation in China had Xi prioritized local demand over exports. Also, the US demand for Chinese goods and the local demand in China don't overlap, so exports to the US shouldn't ordinarily cause a price rise in China.
Xi's poor vision is pushing China into deep inflation but all he can manage to do now is slander the US stimulus.


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Annette Yucha Becomes Director of Community Impact for Phoenix Portfolio Partners
We are excited to announce Annette Yucha has become the Director of Strategic Partnership for Phoenix Portfolio Partners. We sat down with Annette and she told us "Bringing the top thought leaders across the country together has not only been a passion of mine but a rewarding life's ambition. Joining the Phoenix team has allotted me the opportunity to grow in my career as well as in my personal life. It has proven to be a tier 1 company to work for here in Tampa Bay offering continued education, team building, transparency and psychological safety.
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BUCKBY, Margaret. Aged 79 years. Late of The Lakes, Bundaberg. Passed away peacefully at Mater Hospital, Bundaberg on April 7, 2015. Beloved wife of Mick (deceased). Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gavin (deceased), Joanne (deceased) and Phil Douty. Loving grandmother of Megan, Kate, Emma and great-grandmother of Sam, Holly.
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Relatives and friends of the late Margaret Buckby are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held at the Chapel of Des Allen & Co. Funerals, 22 Toonburra Street FRIDAY April 10, 2015 at 10.00am prior to Private Cremation at Springfield Gardens Crematorium, Elliott Heads. Donations to Cancer Council Queensland or Heart Foundation would be appreciated. (Envelopes at Service)


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The Rangers limped into the All-Star break by dropping 11 of their final 16 games, including four of the last five. Texas went did not win any of their last five series and losing four of the previous five series (split with the Tigers). However, the Rangers managed to keep their lead in the American League West and still withhold the third-best record in the American League behind the Rays and Orioles. Starting Friday, it's go time for the Texas Rangers, and here are four things to look for in the final 71 games in the last two and a half months.
2023 #AllStarGame in the books! pic.twitter.com/BEgDQHA1md
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 12, 2023
It's Go Time Until the Deadline
The first four series right out of the gate are against either first-place teams or a team chasing you in first place. The Rangers' first home stand consists of the Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Los Angeles Dodgers, who all would be playoff teams if the season ended at the break. As much as the Rangers are struggling, the Rays have fallen under hard times since Texas saw Tampa Bay in early June. The Dodgers are on the other side of the spectrum, riding a four-game winning streak and winning seven of their last ten to tie Arizona atop the National League West. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians sit atop a dismal American League Central with a .500 record. It'll be the first time this season the Rangers see Cleveland, a team that has given Texas fits the past few seasons. While Chris Young and his crew are already making friends, these next 12 games will get a good sense of the 2023 Texas Rangers, a hopefully well-rested group.
Urgent Bullpen Reinforcements
The acquisition of Aroldis Chapman was supposed to make the bullpen stronger. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked out, or at least in the first week, it hasn't. Since the Rangers got Chapman, the club posted a 5.80 ERA among relievers with three blown saves (third most in MLB) with one save, a one-out save by Will Smith (who also had another outing where he recorded one out to close the game). In his short time with Texas, Chapman threw three shutout appearances (one inning each) with four total strikeouts and no walks. With Chapman and Smith good candidates for the eighth and ninth innings, the issue for the Rangers is finding that bridge and a backup in case either Aroldis or Will are unavailable. Even though the Rangers brought back pitcher Matt Bush on a minor league deal Wednesday, look for some aggressiveness to come at the end of the month for the Rangers and the trade market.
Aroldis Chapman 💯 pic.twitter.com/RtJKhcQcO9
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 3, 2023
Look for the Offense to Pick it Up
Since the 1-0 loss to St. Louis on June 7th, the Rangers have scored 145 runs (4.68 runs/game). That's still top 10 in baseball during that span, but you're talking about 8th in MLB as opposed to the best offense for the first two months. Coincidentally, that was the last game before an off day that started a span of 30 games in 31 days. I know exhaustion and tiredness are not excuses any player or coach will use, but that is a lot of baseball in a short time. The only off day the Rangers had in that span was after a night game, where they arrived in New York after 2 am. I see these position players well-rested and ready to go on Friday against Cleveland, which means more fireworks at the ballpark.
Who Gets the Next Call Up?
There are many ways to determine who gets the next big league opportunity. The Rangers showed with Owen White that they're willing to take leaps from Double-A to the Majors for a spot outing, but I wouldn't say they'll do that again. First, will it be a position player or a pitcher? Second, will they add someone not currently on the 40-man roster? Finally, when will this happen? It won't happen until at least early to mid-August (unless injuries occur), but I think the team will designate someone for assignment or add a player from the 40-man in a trade to make room. That said, if it's a pitcher, Alex Speas is the next man up to help the bullpen issues, assuming they don't clear themselves up. If we're going the position player route, JP Martinez provides that spark in the Round Rock lineup that creates intrigue about what he can do in the majors. The three guys on the 40-man roster who have yet to make their debut haven't blown the doors open in the minors, which is why the Rangers will have to be creative if they promote someone.
The Rangers start a three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday in Arlington.
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— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 12, 2023