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Google Chrome switches to a contact-helpful pill mode any time you use the browser on a tablet or convertible Laptop. Chrome's pill mode is optimised for touch and has a a lot more simplified interface. This UI has been enabled for extra devices with the launch of Chrome 99. Having said that, there are buyers that do not like this updated UI.
Google has not presented a very simple toggle to disable this function, but it can be altered making use of aspect flags. We know that there are two flags joined with Chrome's pill method — "Touch UI Layout" and "WebUI Tab Strip." This can be used to Chrome on Home windows 10, Windows 11, and Chromebooks.
It is significant to notice that these characteristics are hidden for a motive. They may perhaps not get the job done adequately and can affect the browser's functionality. So, you should really allow or disable these flags at your own danger. Stick to the methods outlined listed here to disable pill mode on Google's Chrome browser.
Open up the Chrome browser on your computer system or laptop
Sort chrome://flags in the deal with bar and strike enter
It will consider you to a site titled "Experiments"
Use the search bar over to find "Touch UI Layout."
Simply click on the box showing beside the alternative
It will open up a drop-down menu
Find the disable option from the menu
All over again, style "WebUI Tab Strip" on the handle bar on top rated and repeat the similar process
Decide on the blue "Relaunch" button to restart the browser right after disabling the flags to implement the alterations
Chrome will no longer use the tablet manner UI if you abide by these actions correctly. If you ever want to allow it, change the two of these flags back to their authentic condition and relaunch the browser.


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Bosch and Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. Establish JV for Automotive Li-Ion Batteries
16 June 2008
Robert Bosch GmbH and Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. are establishing a joint venture to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications. The joint venture—SB LiMotive Co. Ltd.—will be headquartered in Korea, and will start operations in September 2008, with production beginning in 2010.
In connection with its automotive hybrid project unit, Bosch has established expertise in areas such as power electronics, battery management, electric motors, transmissions, or DC/DC converters. The main focus of Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. is the further development of lithium-ion batteries, which it already produces for a large number of manufacturers of laptops, mobile phones, and power tools.
Bosch and Samsung will each hold 50% of SB LiMotive, and be equally represented on the board of management and on the board of directors.
In 2007, Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. produced 376 million battery cells, in formats including cylindrical, prismatic and polymer types, primarily targeted at consumer and portable applications. Samsung uses different cathode materials such as cobalt aluminium oxide (LiNiCoAlO2, NCA) and cobalt manganese oxide (LiNiCoMnO2, NMC), for different applications.
Last year, Samsung reported work on developing an 8Ah prismatic lithium-ion cell with high current charge and discharge ability targeted for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications. Samsung designed the power type Li-ion cell using manganese-oxide (LiMn2O4) for the cathode material, with carbon material for the anode.
Performance tests showed the specific power of the new cell was more than 2,000 W/kg at 80% SOC. Samsung built a 14.4V battery module with four cells in series and integrated battery management system (BMS). Ten of these modules were connected to create a 144V battery system with discharge power of more than 12.5 kW at 50% SOC.
In a presentation at the recent Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC), Kiho Kim, Principal Engineer, Energy Lab, R&D Center, Samsung SDI discussed steps the company is taking to improve the low-temperature performance of its power cells for HEV applications.
The cell described here was a prismatic 32120 with 5.7 Ah capacity and a voltage of 2.8V-4.2V.
Samsung is also exploring the use of lithium vanadium oxide as an anode material. In another Samsung paper presented at AABC, Sung-Soo Kim, Principal Engineer in Advanced Battery Development, Energy Lab, said that Samsung has shown 18650 format cells using different vanadate formulations and two different types of cathode with capacities of more than 3,000 mAh.
|Predicted 18650 cell performance with vanadium oxide anodes
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|Type B (4.35-3.0V)
|Type C (4.35-2.75V)
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In addition, the Li1.1V0.9O2 anodes are showing favorable thermal behaviors compared to existing materials, addressing safety concerns.


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Short sessions are usually not a good time to introduce a big, controversial bill. There is simply not enough time to navigate the politics of getting big bills out of the committee's mind, let alone getting them passed in a second session. Having said that, there are several reasons why a senator introduces a bill. Passing it is only one of the reasons. Second-session bills are often tabled in order to get a âtax noteâ from our finance office. It is the cost to taxpayers of implementing a bill. This can only be achieved by introducing a bill. There are no tax notes prepared for mere ideas. Sometimes a senator will introduce a bill to see who will show up to testify for or against at the hearing.
Sometimes Senators introduce bills to begin the process of eating the elephant. The subject in question is far too broad for a single bill. It may take three or four bills in six or eight years. Based on their experience, seasoned senators often launch a campaign to make a major change in state law that will continue long after they leave. They understand better than most that âbig ideaâ bills are things that will need to be done gradually in the Nebraska legislature. There just aren't the votes needed to do it all in one step. In our unicameral, the first tries are often just as important as the touchdowns.
Please contact my office with any comments, questions or concerns. Email me at [email protected], send a letter to Senator Tom Brewer, PO Box 94604, Lincoln, NE 68509, or call us at 402-471-2628.


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December 23, 2015
Scenes from Santa Peruna's Visit
DALLAS (SMU) –SMU's Santa Peruna recently visited two Richardson schools, bringing gifts, healthy snacks and important reminders to students: "Keep reading over the holidays" and "go to college."
Each student received a book from Half-Price Books, healthy snacks from the North Texas Food Bank and backpacks, pencils and bookmarks from SMU, as well as lots of good cheer at fun-filled assemblies.
The visits coincided with college and reading incentives at Richardson Independent School District elementary schools Forest Lane Academy and Thurgood Marshall. Sponsors included SMU, Half Price Books, North Texas Food Bank and Dallas Public Libraries.
SMU graduates and former Mustang football players Uzooma Okeke and Eric Neal spoke to Forest Lane Academy students about the importance of working hard in school at a wrap up of the school's college week. Okeke, a 1992 communications major, is a Canadian Football League Hall of Famer and scout for the Montreal Alouettes. Neal, a 2005 economics graduate, is a Dallas commercial banker.
At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, students who read for 20 minutes a day for 20 consecutive days were treated to a book-themed carnival, complete with a book walk, cookie decorating, bookmark making and photos with Santa Peruna. Students went home with new books and backpacks filled with apples as a reward for their good work.
SMU is a nationally ranked private university in Dallas founded 100 years ago. Today, SMU enrolls approximately 11,000 students who benefit from the academic opportunities and international reach of seven degree-granting schools.


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The parasitic capacitance of the device is captured at the source (Sx), drain (Dx), and select (SELx) pins. The capacitance is measured in both the on and off state and is denoted by the symbol CON and COFF. Figure 38 shows the setup used to measure capacitance.


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Simons says 'Soylent Green' new reality
In the early 1970s there was a movie called Soylent Green. It starred Charlton Heston and Edward G. Robinson. It was the first film I saw that was a dystopian vision of the future. It took place in a New York City in which the population has exploded to the point of anarchy. In response, the state came up with a voluntary suicide program to lessen the crowding.
Kids are bridge between contrition, compassion
"I cannot believe I ever complained about being tired in the company of friends with young kids. Please forgive me!!" So tweeted new mother and journalist Bari Weiss, complete with double exclamation marks.
Readers Speak Out: December 4, 2022
Caring reality
Gerard Walsh of Saugeen Shores, Ont., states in a Nov. 27 letter to the editor of The Catholic Register there is a need to adjust for reality regarding falling church attendance. He claims there has been no adjustment at the parish level.
Editorial: The woke awaken
When even the Toronto Star emits an editorial ululation against medically administered homicide, we know we're at the event horizon of a national moral black hole. Forget slippery slopes. We're in the gravitational pull of somewhere the light no longer shines.
Defeating evil by confronting our own
It has been more than four months since the end of Pope Francis' visit to Canada to meet with Indigenous people and apologize for the Catholic Church's involvement and acts of terror in the Indian residential school system. It's long enough for the next steps in the journey of reconciliation to have been at least discussed. Yet, there has been next to nothing.
- By Glen Argan
Four steps to a mini-Catholic culture at home
Why are our young people leaving the Catholic Church en masse? Many "panic studies" and "exit polls" have been done to answer the question of this gargantuan exodus.
What have 'we' become?
About mid-way through his speech at what conceivably might be his last Cardinal's dinner, Toronto Archbishop Thomas Collins paused and seemed to lean into the podium just after articulating the word homeless.
Hail Mary hacks cut through life's knots
Remembrance Day is a powerful time for many, one where we are called on to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As a long-time volunteer at Remembrance events, one of the minor, and comical, issues I have dealt with is the disappearing poppy.
Readers Speak Out: November 27, 2022
Hee's sign
I was moved by the picture in the Nov. 6 issue of the octogenarian priest Fr. Tony Van Hee holding up a sign that read, "The primacy of free speech is the cornerstone of Western Civilization."
Editorial: COP27's failure
Few things say "fallen humanity" better than the annual gaseous blowout of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change.
One look can kindle contrite hearts
There are times in our lives when we feel sorry for ourselves and we cry out, "Why me?" Unfortunately for many it is followed by imagining that they hear God saying, "Why you? It's because I don't like you, that's why." They feel that if they had not sinned or made bad choices, then God would have loved them more and it would have all turned out differently.


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Financial investment is the process of spending cash to acquire a possession in the hope that its worth will boost over time. Typically, an investment requires the financier to surrender something in the here and now, such as time or money. Investments are not for everybody. It is necessary to understand why a financial investment is the right option for you. There are various kinds of financial investments, as well as they all have their benefits and drawbacks. The following are some usual ones. Allow's discover every one in more information.
Spending is an intricate process. Investments are normally made through financial middlemans, such as financial institutions, pension funds, and insurance provider. These intermediaries merge cash from specific investors right into funds or SICAVs. These funds or SICAVs hold a direct or indirect claim on the assets they buy. These economic middlemans commonly charge high costs for their services. They are also prone to shedding cash if the financial investments are not lucrative. gold ira jm bullion
One more type of financial investment is purchasing shares of a business. When you get shares in a company, you have a portion of that business and may likewise be entitled to dividend circulations. As the business expands, the worth of your financial investment can climb. If you determine to sell the shares, you can profit from funding gains. You can purchase shares of business in the UK or abroad on securities market. For example, Easyjet and also Rolls Royce are listed on the London Stock Exchange.
As a basic guideline, investing is a longer-term activity. The idea is to earn money as well as raise it over the long-term. The goal is to gain more cash, as well as to do this, you need to pick financial investments that are right for your objectives. You need to additionally get in touch with a monetary consultant before spending. There are several dangers involved in investing, so make certain to do your research study and discover what's ideal for you. You can purchase supplies, bonds, and property, and have the cash make more cash for you.
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Investments can be dangerous, as well as you should recognize the dangers as well as costs entailed. You ought to likewise carefully consider the threat level you are comfortable with, in addition to the tax implications. It is best to speak with an economic expert if you're uncertain about your investment approach. It's always best to have a plan before spending cash. gold ira vs roth ira
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Another vital thing to think about is the firm's resources structure. If a firm has a high debt-to-equity proportion, it is extra dangerous. It additionally makes its revenues and also totally free capital much more unstable. You ought to contrast a business's debt-to-equity proportion with similar business and also check out patterns. To comprehend how a company's financial debt to equity proportion affects its value, you can compare it to various other firms in the exact same sector.
Capital recognition is a lasting goal for lots of capitalists and is a good way to protect an economic future. Consider what your investment objectives are and after that seek financial investments that give a substantial return. There are numerous types of investments that can provide this sort of return, consisting of equity and also mutual funds. Remember, however, that any kind of financial investment has some risk, and also you need to never ever thoughtlessly opt for the most affordable threat as well as reward.
A conventional capitalist will desire some income in their profile. Development financiers, on the other hand, concentrate on attaining high returns. For these individuals, buying the stock market is their choice. This is one of the most risky sort of financial investment, however it has the capacity for a bigger return than a conservative investor.
While stocks, bonds, and also mutual funds are one of the most usual types of financial investment products, there are many others readily available. You can likewise invest in funds that buy different combinations of these kinds of assets. Mutual funds and also exchange-traded funds are good examples of this type of financial investment. These funds allow you to expand your profile without sacrificing its general value.
You can spend your money in stocks, bonds, CDs, or various other protections. As long as you have a solid understanding of investments as well as the risks involved, you can buy your preferred areas. Stocks as well as bonds are equity investments, as well as they often feature ballot legal rights based on the variety of shares you own. CDs, on the other hand, are financial obligation investments.
Danger is integral to all financial investments, but it varies based upon the sort of financial investment. Investments can lose their value completely when the marketplace conditions turn sour. If you are purchasing an international nation, you might likewise need to deal with currency and also political risk. A bank CD can gain you money gradually yet is still high-risk.
One more dangerous investment is real estate. The worth of realty as well as stocks rises and fall extensively and also can increase or down in cost. Although supplies are risky, they can generate excellent returns. Think about purchasing low-risk choices as a way to lessen danger as well as maximize your returns. This will certainly ensure you are not paying more than you can pay for. So if you're not comfortable with threat, think about investing in real estate or bonds. There are numerous alternatives offered to you. buying gold in ira
If you're interested in obtaining even more wealth, spending is a great idea. Nevertheless, it can be intimidating. While spending involves buying an asset with the assumption that its worth will certainly boost, it requires a specific amount of your existing property, such as cash, time, and initiative.


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Tom Brady and his family have a new home — but moving to Florida has been a bit of adjustment.
In the latest episode of Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast, the new Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 43, opened up about how his wife Gisele Bündchen and their children are adjusting to life at their luxurious Tampa Bay mansion, which he's renting from pal Derek Jeter.
"We came to Florida for the last five months and my daughter's like, 'Daddy, what are we gonna do for Christmas? What are we gonna do for Halloween? Is there Halloween in Tampa?' " he said of daughter Vivian Lake, 7.
Brady and Bündchen are also parents to 1o-year-old son Benjamin and the quarterback shares son John "Jack" Edward, 12, with ex Bridget Moynahan.
Another aspect of life in Florida that his daughter still hasn't quite come around to? The warm weather.
"Every time we eat, we eat outside and it's like 85 degrees, [and] she won't eat outside with us. She goes inside the house," he explained. "She's like, 'Daddy, I do not like it this hot all the time.' "
"But for me, yeah, I like it hot every day now. I'm never going back to cold weather. I did 25 years of it," he remarked.
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This Easter has been a truly unique one. I was thinking this morning of how the busyness of my life often keeps me from recognizing the most simple and joyful moments over the course of a year. Like this one; being surrounded by my family, sharing a beautiful sunset and realizing these moments are the ones that matter the most to me. Blessings from our family to yours! ✌🏻❤
Of course, signing with the Buccaneers after spending over two decades with the Patriots has also been an adjustment for Brady.
"It was tough. It was a tough decision to make when you've been two decades in one place," he explained. "It's a lot of emotions, a lot of memories."
"For one reason or another, it didn't work that I was going to continue there, but it doesn't take away from what I had. And what I had actually made me more prepared for what I'm experiencing now," he added.
Later on in the episode, Brady went on to describe his time with the team as "perfect."
"It was incredible," he said. "It was perfect. I wouldn't change it. Not every day was perfect, but it was everything that it was supposed to be."
Although Brady has continued to push off retirement plans, he's already thinking about how to prepare for a life outside of the NFL.
"I think I definitely will need some help when I'm done playing to find some space to occupy the adrenaline, the ups, the downs, the highs, the lows of this," he said. "I'm a big believer in psychology and getting help."
"I've already thought, okay when it does happen, I'm filling a huge void and I don't know where that huge void is gonna go," he said. "It'll be like a really tough breakup."
Brady will play his first game as a Buccaneer on Sunday, when the team faces off against the New Orleans Saints in their first game of the season.
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Low profile automotive tires are amongst the sexiest new fads inside the auto sector. The auto components industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the past handful of years. To put this astounding figure into viewpoint, the final car to officially hold the title of Worlds Quickest Production Car (the Koenigsegg CR) went 242 miles per hour. Startups and scaleups create car connectivity solutions that enable them to connect and exchange information with other autos (V2V), an electric car grid (V2G), public infrastructure (V2I), as effectively as with new and emerging methods to make use of automobile information (V2X).
Important market players contain DuPont, Trevira, Sage Automotive Interiors, Reliance, Baltex, Worldwide Security Textiles, Auto Textile S.A, SMS Auto Fabrics, Lear Corporation, Autoliv, Johnson Controls, Aunde, Acme Mills, Borgers, International Textile Group, Toyota Boshoku, Autotech Nonwovens, ASGLAWO Technofibre, Suminoe Textile Co. Ltd, and CMI-Enterprises.
Escalating security norms such as standard No. 208 of Federal Motor Automobile Security Requirements has prompted the automobile producers to install seat belts and airbags in the vehicles which have driven the demand for these technical textiles in the recent past. Evaluation also covers upstream raw components, gear, downstream client survey, marketing and advertising channels, business improvement trend and proposals.
Swiss startup 9T Labs employs additive manufacturing to create carbon composites for use in the automotive industry. The two purportedly program to commence manufacturing an autonomous Apple electric vehicle by 2024. For technical information and manufacturing plants analysis, the report analyzes EU Automotive Relay top suppliers on capacity, commercial production date, manufacturing plants distribution, R&D Status, technology sources, and raw materials sources.
By car sort, the automotive keyless entry systems industry is segmented into heavy commercial automobile, light industrial automobile, and passenger vehicles. Essential players, segmentation, SWOT evaluation, most influential trends, and organization environment of the marketplace are mentioned in this report. Projected data for model year 2021 supports this, as EVs, PHEVs, and FCVs are projected to grow to four% of all new cars.


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July 15, 2022 (Friday)- Swansea Country Club in Swansea, MA
July 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
While we would love to see everyone at this show, the Swansea Country Club is a private venue. You must be a club member or a guest of one to attend.
You can, however, check out our show on Saturday at The Tipsy Seagull in Fall River, or look through our entire Events Calendar for a show near you.


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Five Slightly Older Mirrorless Cameras Worth Buying in 2022
These slightly older mirrorless cameras have aged like fine wine, so don't be afraid to add one to your collection.
Let's face it; there hasn't been a bad camera on the market for the better part of a decade now. In fact, you can go out and buy older mirrorless cameras without worrying about image quality, autofocus performance, or build quality. No matter which slightly older camera you pick up, you'll still be able to create amazing images.
In this roundup, we'll take a look at five slightly older mirrorless cameras that will not only blow your mind with their performance, but they'll also save you a buck or two while giving you access to… pretty impressive specs. So let's look at five slightly older mirrorless cameras that you shouldn't be afraid to add to your collection or buy as your first mirrorless camera.
Canon EOS R — The best full-frame gateway to great RF-mount lenses
Canon's first flagship mirrorless camera, the 30.3-megapixel EOS R, first hit stores in 2018. While many thought Canon had played it a little safe, the EOS R has become a performance camera for professional photographers.
After several firmware updates that improved its autofocus and performance in general, many photographers decided to keep theirs. The EOS R is solidly built; it features weather sealing, user-friendly menus and excellent autofocus performance. The EOS R will also give you access to the world of Canon's RF lenses. In our review we said:
"Technology enhancements and backwards compatibility make this a welcome addition to the EOS lineup. Any shooter, from professional to advanced hobbyist, will find this an easy way to add full-frame shooting to their workflow.
Richard Harington
Fujifilm X-T3 — Vintage Style, Modern Performance
The Fujifilm X-T3 is still a great mirrorless camera despite first appearing in 2018. The retro-inspired camera features an incredible 26.2MP X-Trans sensor that will help you produce magic with colors that will make you cry tears of joy.
The X-T3 has two card slots, a tilting LCD screen and a responsive EVF. The Fujifilm X-T3 is no slouch when it comes to autofocus performance either. All this technology is inside a body that is both elegant and easy to use. In our review we said:
"Ease of access to key camera functions and dials makes this, with cameras before the X-T3 in this series, super simple for someone with a basic understanding of the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to jump in and shoot in. Even if someone didn't have that knowledge, programmed modes couldn't be simpler than point and click.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III – One of the best older mirrorless cameras
Earlier this year we saw the release of the new OM SYSTEM OM-1 (read our review here). Still, that doesn't mean you should shy away from the slightly older Olympus E-M1 III. This mirrorless camera may be a few years old now, but it still packs a mighty punch.
The 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor is fantastic and produces gorgeous images with plenty of detail. The camera is built like a tank with enough sealing to withstand the weather. Additionally, there are built-in ND filters, live composite modes, two card slots, and a very responsive autofocus system. In our review we said:
"If you like astro, Starry Sky AF is really life changing. If you're dealing with a lot of moving subjects, the Face/Eye Priority AF upgrades are worth it. And if you crave some of the E-M1X's exclusive features like Live ND and Handheld High-Res Shot, but don't need a big camera body, the E-M1 Mark III is truly the perfect option.
Editor-in-Chief — Bryan Esler
Sony a7 III — Autofocus will blow your mind again
The Sony a7 iii shook up the world of photography when it was released in 2018. This absolute unit of a camera offered some of the best features ever seen in a mirrorless camera, but Sony insisted that the a7 III was its entry-level option. Trust us when we say it's far from entry-level.
The a7 III is so good that many cameras are still catching up. In particular, the autofocus system found in this camera still beats the competition. Top it all off with dual card slots, an excellent EVF, stellar battery life, and weather sealing, and you've got a winner. In our review we said:
" That goes without saying. If you think your camera has excellent autofocus, you just haven't experienced Sony's Eye AF system, which now works just as well on animals as it does on humans. It's great when trying to track a fast moving or unpredictable subject. Simply put, it allowed me to get photos that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to get before.
Editor-in-Chief — Bryan Esler
Ricoh GR III – One of the best mirrorless cameras to buy for everyday carry
It's hard to believe that the Ricoh GR III is already three years old. However, this pocket powerhouse is still the best camera money can buy if you want a camera you can take anywhere. Thanks to its small size, the Ricoh GR III is the ultimate everyday camera.
If you have a pocket, this 24-megapixel APS-C camera will fit. The lens that's mated to the sensor is ridiculously sharp. Snap Focus remains one of the best area focus implementations on the market, and the IBIS makes this camera a snap to use. In our review we said:
"The Ricoh GR III is a solid camera for street photographers and those who like to walk with minimal equipment. The Snap Focus feature alone makes this camera brilliant. Add to that its small size, IBIS and other features, and you have a very capable camera.
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On Jan. 15, Araya Woldu, co-owner of the Adams Morgan jazz club Cafe Lautrec, pulled out his trump card: He walked into Room 807 at 614 H St. NW, the former home of the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board, and surrendered his bar's liquor license. "Business is running without food (selling only liquor)," he scrawled on the board's application for safekeeping.
The unprecedented act of chivalry stunned ABC Board employees. "No one turns himself in!" laughs board employee Flossie Williams. It was a kamikaze mission, after all: According to District law, a bar serving alcoholic beverages must also offer food on its menu. The ABC Board has the right to shut down and to revoke the liquor license of an establishment that fails to comply.
A few weeks after Woldu's visit downtown, the doors to Cafe Lautrec remained locked on a Friday night. They haven't opened since. For months, a sign in the bar's front window stated that the business was closed for renovations.
But Woldu's statement to the ABC Board offers a much more accurate explanation for the hiatus. "I have [a] major dispute with my partner," Woldu wrote to ABC Board officials. For almost five years, he now recalls, a battle has been brewing between Woldu and his Eritrean countryman and business partner, Mahari Woldemariam. Full-scale combat has ensued during the past year and a half, and Cafe Lautrec patrons have become refugees in the civil war between its two owners.
"It was almost like tribal warfare," observes Johne Forges, who tap-danced atop Cafe Lautrec's bar for nearly 20 years. "Mahari didn't like Araya's tribe, and Araya didn't like Mahari's."
Woldu and Woldemariam had grown up with a steady diet of war. Both had seen close to a quarter-million people from their homeland die fighting the three-decade Eritrean war for independence from Ethiopia. (Even though Eritrea gained independence in 1993, the two countries remain in conflict over territory.) In the late '70s and early '80s, thousands of Eritreans and Ethiopians alike, including both Woldu and Woldemariam, fled East Africa for the United States. Many of them settled in the Washington metropolitan area.
Woldemariam slowly established himself as a heavyweight in D.C.'s rapidly growing Eritrean business community, owning a few of Adams Morgan's most famous nightspots: Heaven and Hell, Columbia Station, and the Green Island. The two met when Woldu, a frequent customer at the Green Island, struck up a conversation with Woldemariam and suggested going into business together.
Woldu and Woldemariam bought Cafe Lautrec in 1994, after the bar's previous owner went bankrupt. For much of the past two decades, Cafe Lautrec had been one of the most hopping bars on Adams Morgan's 18th Street circuit. Between October 1997 and March 1998, I waited tables at Cafe Lautrec every Saturday night. The bar at full swing had undeniable charm. With its exposed brick walls and worn wood floors, the place had more soul than most of the neighborhood's favored watering holes. Working there was a combination of being the hostess at the liveliest soiree in town and the house mother at a college fraternity party.
From the start, the partners divided everything straight down the middle. They paid $50,000 each and split the company's 500 shares of stock evenly. They divvied up the workweek in a similar fashion: Woldemariam supervised the bar Mondays through Thursdays; Woldu ran the show Fridays through Sundays.
Patrons and staff witnessed contrasting management styles: Woldemariam, the seasoned nightclub owner, took a hands-on but erratic approach. Some busy evenings, he would jump behind the bar and mix drinks; other nights, he would disappear . Woldu, on the other hand, was more of an overseer. He spent the entire night leaning against the bar, watching the activity surrounding him.
Emily Jane Phifer, the building's owner, soon recognized that Woldu and Woldemariam were each "running their own version of Cafe Lautrec." They maintained separate bank accounts for the business. When supplies needed to be bought or bills needed to be paid, they treated the situation like a game of chicken, refusing to budge until one finally surrendered the dough. When Phifer demanded that the two pay up $20,000 of outstanding rent, Woldu was the first to crack.
In 1996, the partnership deteriorated. On weekend nights when Woldu was in charge of the bar, Woldu says, Woldemariam would mingle with the crowd and try to convince Cafe Lautrec patrons that they'd be happier drinking at Green Island or Columbia Station. Woldu claims that Woldemariam also used food and beverages from Cafe Lautrec to supply his other establishments.
Woldemariam denies the accusations. He counters by saying that Woldu was stealing profits from the business by pocketing money at the end of his shift and not reporting it to Woldemariam.
That winter, Woldu and Woldemariam decided to meet at the negotiating table. They approached Eritrean community elders for help. "We call an elder shnagle," explains Robel Yohannes of the D.C. Eritrean Cultural and Civic Center, "which means 'mediator.'" If the opposing parties disobey the orders handed down by the elders, Yohannes says, "It's like disrespecting God."
Woldu and Woldemariam brought their troubles to a council of elders that included Berhane Tesfaye, a respected Eritrean engineer. "We thought it would be an easy dispute to settle," explains Tesfaye. Instead, negotiations went around in circles. "There was too much dishonesty," Tesfaye says. "We had to go into mediation six or seven times."
In the end, Woldemariam agreed to buy Woldu's portion of Lautrec for $155,000. "The elders said, 'To solve this problem one of you must leave the business,'" recalls Woldu. The sale was never consummated for reasons the two men still dispute, however, and tension escalated. "[Woldemariam] would say, 'I'm going to kill you,'" Woldu remembers. "He was testing me, cursing me in my language."
Woldemariam recalls that Woldu retaliated with similar threats. "Araya would say, 'I'm going to kill you.' What was I supposed to do? I'm a businessperson, not a fighter."
Around Christmas last year, the battle reached a crescendo. Woldu claims that Woldemariam called the police with a bomb threat to Cafe Lautrec. "It was Saturday night, and they came in with sniffing dogs," Woldu says. Woldemariam denies the charge.
By winter, Cafe Lautrec was a casualty of war. Piano man Wayne Wilentz, who had played at the bar for years, says that Woldu and Woldemariam started treating Cafe Lautrec like a temporary encampment. Depending on whose night it was, either Woldu or Woldemariam would arrive with a bag of booze, serve it to customers, and then pack up the remaining bottles at the end of the night.
The cook was fired, the kitchen closed, and drinks were now served in paper cups. The stream of customers began to thin. "We were basically playing in a big, empty room," recalls Wilentz. The spartan accommodations were reminiscent of a poorly funded college party. "It got down to the basics," Wilentz recalls. "Music and beer."
Cafe Lautrec's staff waited for the bomb to fall. "We heard that something was going to happen," former manager Elizabeth Little recalls. On Saturday, Dec. 18, 1998, Woldemariam showed up in the bar with a bouncer from one of his other establishments. Woldu braced for a physical confrontation. "We ran out," Little says of most of the staff working that night.
According to Woldu, Woldemariam had come to steal the night's profits. "I said, 'This is my shift—leave me alone,'" Woldu recalls telling Woldemariam. Woldemariam headed straight for the cash. "He was behind the bar, trying to take the money." When Woldu himself reached for the money, "Woldemariam jumped up on the bar and hit me," Woldu laughs. "[Then] he fell off the bar and onto the floor."
Woldemariam agrees that they both made a cash grab, but he claims Woldu was the aggressor. "He struck me, pulled me from behind the bar…and threw me to the ground," Woldemariam insists. The lone waitress left working the crowd divided the pile of money as evenly as she could, gave each owner his half, and then ran.
Woldu did not return to Cafe Lautrec after that evening. He claims Woldemariam locked him out of the bar. Woldemariam says he had a letter hand-delivered to Woldu warning his business partner to stay away.
Four weeks later, Woldu retaliated with his visit to the ABC Board.
When Cafe Lautrec shuttered last February, the battleground moved to D.C. Superior Court, where Woldemariam is suing Woldu for $4 million for destruction of business, gross negligence, defamation of business reputation, unjust enrichment, and assault. In turn, Woldu is suing Woldemariam for $1 million for breach of contract.
"These two men should be brothers," says Tesfaye with his hand pressed to his heart. "They should help each other….They should aim in the same direction for their community."
Detente doesn't seem likely to happen anytime soon. "He's a gypsy," Woldemariam growls. "I'm a workman. We cannot get along."
"He's very arrogant," Woldu snaps. "[W]e have nothing in common."
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Synopsis: The Gentleman's Daughter is the second in a darkly entertaining historical romance mystery series set in Regency London…
Sir Henry, secret agent to the crown, must marry a lady above reproach to afford his illegitimate daughter entrance into society. After narrowly escaping marriage to a highborn bigot, he takes an assignment in Brighton, leading him to an abandoned abbey full of dark whispers, and a sinister secret society, the very one Henry has been investigating for three years.
Isabella is as beautiful as she is talented, but falling in love isn't part of her plans. She only wants to paint, forget her painful past, and keep her overbearing mother at bay. But gaining one's independence isn't easy for a woman in 1823, so Isabella embarks on a fake courtship with Sir Henry. Soon, love and a painting career no longer seem so utterly incompatible.
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Taraji P. Henson's TPH Entertainment has signed a new overall deal with BET Studios.
Under the new pact, Henson and TPH Entertainment will partner with the studio venture, which supplies content to Paramount Plus, Showtime, CBS, Nickelodeon, BET Plus and BET, as well as select third-party platforms. Launched in September 2021, BET Studios was designed to supply the increased demand for premium content from leading and rising Black creators.
"BET has always been the foundation of my fanbase and a huge supporter of me throughout my career," Henson stated, announcing the partnership. "BET Studios understands and perfectly aligns with my vision of why I founded TPH Entertainment, to increase opportunities and create content that will challenge audiences and inspire new perspectives. I am so excited to join them and for the incredible content we will create together. This partnership will be for the culture."
The Academy Award, Emmy-nominated, and Golden Globe-winning actor, writer, director and producer launched TPH Entertainment in fall 2020 with producing partner Christine Conley.
Henson's breakout performance in the critically-acclaimed film "Hustle & Flow" earned her and the cast a Screen Actors Guild nomination, as well as the BET Award for best actress, leading to a slew of celebrated film and television roles, including "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Hidden Figures" and "Person of Interest." In 2020, Henson wrapped her run as Cookie Lyon in Fox's hit musical drama "Empire," for which she earned three Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics Choice Award and three BET Awards. Henson is currently in production on Blitz Bazawule's "The Color Purple," where she will star as Shug Avery.
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"Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
By now, regular readers of Team-BHP will all know the obvious & not-so-obvious advantages of buying used cars . There are some interesting articles which you must go through:
The not-so-obvious advantages
Beauty of lateral upgrades
New vs Used cars
How to buy a used car in India
But buying a used car that is <3 years old is another level of "pre-worshipped". Truth is, the last 3 pre-owned cars that I myself bought were all:
Under 3 years old
Had <20,000 km (two of them had <10,000 km)
Still covered by the factory warranty
Up to 40% cheaper than new!
Basically, you can buy a car that feels brand new for 60-75% of the new car price. Have listed below why I love buying "almost-new" cars! Main disadvantage = the price premium for "almost new" makes it more of an alternative to a new car than a 5-year old used car. That said, this price premium is negated as you will inevitably hold onto your almost-new car for longer than a 6-year old used example.
Nicely depreciated
They say, the minute you drive a C2-segment sedan out of the showroom, it loses Rs. 50,000 - 75,000 in value. New cars depreciate the fastest over the initial 3 years, gradually slowing down thereafter. This stiff depreciation means that you will be paying a lot less for an "almost-new" car. I bought my 3-year old Honda Civic for 8 lakhs & some change, when a new one cost almost 16 big ones. A 2-3 year old used car hits the sweet spot in terms of "new'ness" and "mouth-watering price".
Still in factory warranty!
As they are almost brand new, many of these cars still come with standard warranty coverage from the factory! Effectively, your risk is ZERO.
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What's more, you can still buy extended warranty for your almost-new car. Manufacturers now offer extended warranty packages up to 7 years! This is something I have followed for all the used cars I've bought since 2004.
They still feel like new!!
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Today's cars age very slowly. This works in your favour as a 10000-rupee detailing session @ 3M will have it looking & feeling like new. If I could put a number to it, I'll say that a <3-year old car can be made to feel 85-90% new.
Will be a current model
An "almost-new" used car is likely to be a current model still on sale. There is inherent value in that! Plus, you are more or less guaranteed spare part support for a long time.
Superior Reliability
With a few exceptions, almost every car model on sale today offers good reliability. The expensive maintenance & problems usually start after the 6th year of ownership. If you buy an almost-new car, not only can you enjoy long warranties, but the car's uptime will also be far superior to say, a 5-year old car.
Will be taken care of better, since its newer
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Fact is, even the worst of owners take maximum care of their cars when new, so very frankly, it is tough to find a badly maintained <3 year old car. Almost all of them look + feel good.
Will be serviced only at authorised service stations
99% of "almost new" cars are maintained exclusively at the authorised workshop; this wouldn't be the case with 5 - 6 year old cars. You are guaranteed quality upkeep. What's more, the car's history is easier to source (good luck getting its history from Pappu garage in a back lane).
Safety standards-wise, it might be up to date
Consumer awareness, surprise GNCAP testing & government regulations are leading to safer cars in India. Buying a more recent model means it might have superior safety kit & a more solid structure than say, a 5-6 year old model.
Your family will be more accepting
Face it, there is a social stigma around used cars. Not just from your neighbours, but odds are, even your own family members vehemently oppose a "second hand" car. If you show your family a gleaming almost-new car that feels tight, yet saves a couple of lakhs, they just might open their minds.
You can finance it!
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Getting a loan for an almost-new <3 year old car is easy as pie. The same for a 5 - 6 year old car is impossible as no bank wants to repossess an 8-year old car (i.e. if you don't pay your EMIs after 2 years).
Depreciation Benefits
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Believe it or not, businessmen can actually claim depreciation on used cars! On my most recent used car, I saved a couple of lakhs in tax benefits alone. The newer the car, the higher the depreciation benefits. Talk to your CA before buying as there are certain conditions to be met (e.g. for your company to claim benefits, the car you are buying should've been company-registered).
Choice, choice, choice!
The Indian market now moves 24-lakh new cars every year. Over & above, impulsive buying habits, the frequent need to "upgrade", lifestyle enhancements, social media & career changes mean there is a healthy supply of 2 - 3 year old cars in the market.
Sometimes, a used car can be superior to new
Do you want to drive an S-Cross 1.6L? Or a Skoda Octavia / Superb Diesel? A Hexa AWD or Polo 1.2L GT TSI? You can only buy these cars in the pre-owned space as they've been discontinued by their makers. In case you were wondering, yep, 3-year old Abarths are available on OLX.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
Well written and articulated as always!!
Apart from this one more reason I can think of for people buying such cars is they can partly pay in cash as well.
Like if a used car costs around 10 lacs then maybe 6 lacs through bank and rest through cash.
Also, people who might be able to afford new cars but cannot buy new due to similar reasons (of cash and payment through bank) can buy such low run cars.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
When I am casually window shopping cars on sites like cars24 where they have an elaborate (true or not) report of the car's interior, exterior and mechanical conditions, I've seen that a lot of new cars under 2 years have dents, scratches, spare tire with an exclamation mark and (boot) rusting, sometimes even damages or fogged up lamps which make make me not like them.
Even if we consider that these are an easy fix at fraction of the price saves I've also seen very new cars with engine oil as "dirty". Can a dirty engine oil be fixed completely? Like eliminating it entirely and replacing it with new?
The deals sometimes are mouth watering but the "engine oil dirty" makes me stop.
Also, the interest amount for loan is higher. Unless one is paying entirely by cash.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
One caveat - from a pre-worshipped car market perspective, expect to sweat it out the maximum during the bargaining specifically for almost-new cars. Compared to this, buying a 5 year old car (for example) would be a breeze on the money discussions.
What you gain in peace of mind on the expected condition of the car (still in warranty, minimal wear and tear, etc.), you'll have to lose some of it during the price negotiations.
The key mantra is patience and time. Stick to your guns. Be ready to walk away if the deal isn't matching up on the price you had finalized/decided from your side.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
I guess I'll pass.
The lightly used cars have not depreciated enough for them to make a killer deal.
And if you have to get them on finance, the extra rate of finance on used cars will kill whatever savings you will have.
And then there's the challenge of collecting the cash, if you're buying outright.
And then everyone in the family wonders "If he's selling the car after 2 years only, it must either be problematic or unlucky"
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
In Bangalore, it does not make sense to buy 1 to 3 year old cars because the quoted price is still very high. I have never seen 30% to 40% lower price for 1 to 3 year old cars, either at an used car dealer or in classifieds. Eg: 2019 Maruti Brezza
Not sure if actual deals happen close to the quoted price though.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
Ground reality in Bangalore is that a 1 year old car is sold at almost new car price. The seller would have got it at a good discount, the owner would have written off the Taxes, and will have a hefty profit when selling.
For Example a 2019 swift run 5.5K kms is on sale at Rs. 6.9 Lakhs. On road according to Carwale is Rs. 7.71 Lakhs. Am sure the dealer will have discounts of Rs. 20-30K. So the depreciation is about Rs. 50K. The tax benefit claimed by the first owner would be Rs. 1.5 L and 15% of Ex showroom price.
2020 Trendline petrol run 2.5K kms quoted at Rs. 7.0 Lakhs, On road before discounts is Rs. 7.17 Lakhs.
2018 Merc C-progressive run 7.5K kms quoted at 39 Lakhs sounds like a good deal considering that a new one would cost Rs. 61.5 lakhs before discounts today. But when you look back in 2018, these used to cost around Rs. 45 lakhs. So again not a great deal.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
Great thread on picking VFM beauties.
But, the sorry state is that most of the high sellers are not all worth purchasing, as the price would be relatively high in many cases. Rather one pick the non-mass market cars like Renault,Nissan,Tata, Mahindra or the european cars and enjoy the depreciation.
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It's a very interesting thought. I have been in the market for a 20L-30L car and the thought of going for new D1 segment sedan vs "Almost New" big-3 car has come up quite often. Here are some things that my thoughts revolve around:
1. Credibility of the seller / dealers / service history - Chances of lemon being sold in guise of a nearly new car. We see a lot of example of cars impacted by floods, accidents, damaged piece, etc being sold
2. Prices quoted - I have spent a lot of time in US and KBB is very reliable in terms of pricing. Very difficult to assess in India. We have multiple threads on Team-BHP itself where markets are cornered by used car dealers and cartel like working between the different dealers. If one buys from the dealer, they add a premium due to the perceived mental peace of additional checks
3. Financing - For a person planning to take a loan, there is additional 2% interest rate on financing for used car, which on 20L loan is approximately 40K/year and will take away some, if not most, of the depreciation benefits of the used car over the loan duration
4. Ownership time - Over a long period, the cost differential will reduce as new car will hopefully last longer.
Any conflicting thoughts are welcome, will help me in making my decision as well.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
I bought a Bangalore regd 2017 polo gt tsi, which had run just 14k kms for 8.2 lakhs last year... That's a two year old flawless car for 30% less than onroad price in Bangalore.
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Unless you are looking to buy a flop model, buying a almost new vehicle in KA doesnot make any sense.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
Interesting views. I have to agree with others on the Bangalore used market. I have never seen more than 20% depreciation being added for cars up to 4 years old. Not exactly a city that favors used car sales. A glance through TBhp classified section will give you enough proof for this.
Another aspect is that used cars make more sense if you have the means to purchase in cash. Bank loans for used cars usually come at very high interest rates and wouldn't make financial sense to buy a rapidly depreciating asset at such high interest rates.
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Re: "Almost-New" used cars! The logic & beauty of buying 1 - 3 year old pre-worshipped cars
I couldn't agree with this idea more.
We were looking for a used car for my mom. A simple, no nonsense, easy to drive automatic car for ladies. There were a lot of 5-6 year old used Celerios, Alto K10s, and Hyundai i10s, but us buying a used car for the first time, wanted to buy something relatively newer.
Finally after months of searching online, I decided to head to true value and check out myself.
The day I headed out, I found a 1.5 year old Alto K10 that had just arrived from the first owner's house moments before I had reached. It had done only 10,900 kms (Nov 2017 model). We bought it in August 2019. Best part is that it had a 2 year factory warranty and since we bought it from true value, we got warranty again. The cost of the car also didn't cross our budget. Apart from minor scratches here and there, it was as good as a new car. I'm completely satisfied with the purchase.
Our initial plan was to buy a 5-6 year old car and change it after 2-3 years. But now, I have no intentions of upgrading unless there's an absolute necessity.
After going through team bhp's articles on used cars, I have decided to purchase only used cars in the future. The idea of buying more of a car for lesser than actual cost has only strengthened my belief in it.
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Most 1-3 year old cars will have close to new car price as most people who will be selling these will not want to lose a ton of money on the car which is just 1-3 years old. eg a used 2018 civic was retailing for 18 lakhs. On Road is around 20-23 lakhs. Instead of risking a used car with 18 lakhs I will just suck it up and shell out the additional 3-4 lakhs for the peace of mind that the new car was not abused/accident free/free from issues like flood stricken car etc.
It makes sense in the lower end of the segment where the risk is less eg a used Alto/Santro etc where the amount of money counted is not large. A 2-3 year car would make a great second car for people used for a cheap run about and who already another vehicle at their disposal.
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You can get a used Honda city in Bangalore for approximately 6L, while the new is costing around 15L. It might seem like a great deal but the previous owner has probably paid 9-10L for it in 2012-2013!
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Managing Academic Stress in College
In 2020, approximately 20 million students were projected to be enrolled in colleges across the United States. The transition from high school to college that new cohorts of students go through every year can be an overwhelming change, filled with new faces, ideas, and experiences. Although there are many great things about college, such as increasing your chances of obtaining a stable, well-paying job, considerable stress is commonplace.
Finding time to adjust and enjoy this new phase of your life can feel impossible, especially if your curriculum is jam-packed with readings, assignments, and exams. Some students need to work part-time to make ends meet, while others are struggling to get by with a mental health challenge. The good news is that there are many strategies and tools at your disposal to manage stress during your academic studies.
Recognizing 'Normal' Stress & Anxiety
Although most people might think that stress is a bad thing, it is completely natural. It can even help you. By forcing you to become alert and focused in the event of a threat, you will be prepared to respond readily. For example, maybe you've felt stress due to an upcoming exam, but it pushed you to organize your schedule and carve out ample time to study.
Stress tends to last for short periods, and you can normally pinpoint what's causing it (like that upcoming exam). Anxiety results from stress and can linger for longer periods. Determining the exact cause can be tricky. Symptoms of both conditions can be similar and may include increased heart rate, perspiration, and breathing, anxious thoughts, and irritability, feeling overwhelmed, tense, and restless, and general unhappiness coupled with a sense of dread.
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Stress is a natural part of the college experience. However, it is a leading cause of poor performance among students. Stressful academic situations can "reduce the working memory available to attend to a task's information processing requirements and to control its execution." This is important because working memory allows a student to focus on the immediate task at hand, like retaining a sequence of events while trying to understand the main idea of a story.
Another example could be completing several steps of mental arithmetic necessary to solve the problem at large. In other words, working memory allows a person to keep a small amount of information in mind to be used at a moment's notice. Although it might not seem that important, it is central to being able to plan, comprehend, reason, and problem-solve. Therefore, anything that disrupts this process (i.e., stress) can hinder the production of high-quality work and your ability to score high on an exam. In stress-filled environments, the brain's working memory is in a game of tug-o-war between task execution and performance-related worries.
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Tucked away just outside downtown Franklin, West Main Antiques offers a great selection of unusual antiques, vintage signs, industrial pieces,
Charles Moran, an accomplished cabinetmaker, built the Moran House in the 1820s. In his shop, which was on the premises,
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Baptists first organized in Franklin about 1830 but it wasn't until 1849 that the congregation could afford to build their
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(Pocket-lint) - There have been thousands of fires in California this year alone, and it's expected to get worse now through December.
In an attempt to stop more California wildfires from being started by electrical equipment during strong and dry winds, especially as the Diablo winds and the Santa Ana winds pick up this winter, massive power shutoffs have been occurring in the state since October. These are known as "public safety power shutoff" events, and they're happening across 30 counties in California.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas and Electric are coordinating these controversial shutoffs. They're causing millions to lose utility-provided power for days at a time. People in fire danger areas are complaining about not being able to get updates without power, and others have said they aren't able to use their critical life support equipment.
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Christ makes it very clear in the Gospels that if we want to be His disciples, we have to be His disciples for the right reasons. He isn't going to follow our desires or our wills or our dreams. He wants to conform our desires and our wills and our dreams to His. So in this message Stephen reminds us that although discipleship is free it will cost us everything.


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It's shaping up to be a fine season for summer travel, with plentiful deals to destinations both close to home and far-flung. While June, July, and August are typically thought of as a high time for travel, several factors are helping to keep prices reasonable in a number of big-ticket destinations. And while the first half of summer looks good, things may be even better closer to Labor Day. "The peak hits the third or fourth week of July," says Clem Bason of Hotwire.com and a contributor to CNTraveler.com. "In August, [travel] does start to get cheaper—not much cheaper—but it does start to slow down," he says. "If we see that June and July aren't that expensive, August should be even better," Bason predicts.
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Give your hamsters the mobility they deserve with this hamster-powered toy. If you've never heard of a strandbeest, they're massive skeletons made of PVC that can move on their own because of their design. Strandbeests use wind or stored air pressure to move around on their own, you can see what I'm talking about here.
The hamster version is a scaled down strandbeest that uses a hamster in a hamster-ball as its power source. Your hamster will look like it's controlling a robot while it walks around the house.
I-Wei Huang is the tinkerer behind this quirky design. The design started out as a DIY kit that he wanted to hack. After putting some work in, he was able to give his hamster some "legs" of its own.
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Re: Proposal: Rename disk_types.cloud_properties.type
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sure renaming the `disk_types.cloud_properties.type` is the correct
solution though. The values in `cloud_properties` should be values which
make sense and are native to the IaaS, so they'll all follow slightly
different conventions and should probably be more consistent to the IaaS
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The persistent_disk_type/disk_types/disk_pool confusion should hopefully
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