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- Frosted Cake– A sweet as sugar indulgence to tickle any confectionary fantasy! Luscious island cane sugar mingles with dreamy butter cream & Madagascar vanilla bean to release the memory of freshly frosted cake.
- Floral Haze (formerly Loves Me, Loves Me Not) – A delightful blend of wild berry, pineapple, pear, melon, amber rose, and lily.
- Sweet Nectar (formerly Pear Berry)- Provocative medley of sweet d'anjou pear, luscious summer berries, and apple blossoms.
- Island Paradise (formerly Moroccan Fusion) – A medley of exotic mangosteen, açaí berry & sweet musk tickled with crisp coconut & red current, enhanced by a whisper of white lily.
- Au Natural (formerly Fragrance Free) – This no-nonsense, fragrance-free formula is simplicity at its finest.
- Peachy Keen – Delight in the ripe pleasures of peachy keen. Infused with a sweet and juicy blend of Georgia peaches, sugar cane and a hint of vanilla.
- Key Lime Pie – Infused with tangy lime, sparkling citrus and creamy vanilla,
- Gentle enough for all areas of the body.
- Designed for both men and women.
- Dermatologist Tested.
- Doubles as a gentle, moisturizing hair conditioner.
- No-Gluten, No-Parabens
- Helps prevent embarrassing shave bumps & ingrown hairs left behind by other shave products
- Softens even the coarsest body hair
- Protects skin during shaving and provides a smooth, moisturizing shave to any part of the body
- Formulated with jojoba plus skin & hair conditioning agents for an extra smooth shave
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The Rolling Stones Tease 'Big News' With Newfangled App
The Rolling Stones have promised to reveal "big news" to the world shortly, and apparently they're going to do it via a new mobile device app named uView.
In a new Twitter post this morning, the band announced that they "have some big news coming up! Get involved by downloading the uView app & point your device at this," pointing to a picture of what appears to be a pair of animal eyes." So we did as instructed — pointing our mobile phone at the picture on the computer screen — and our big reward was to see the eyes blinking, along with a text message reading "keep your eyes peeled."
It's been common news for some time now that the Stones were rehearsing for what's expected to be a short tour in celebration of their 50th anniversary. So it's pretty easy to speculate this announcement could be tied to the location of those performances.
If you look closely, you'll see darker black rings around the eyes on this image. What's left of our grade school memories tells us that could make this animal a panda bear, which could mean that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and company are heading to China. Or, they could be Jack Black's co-stars in the animated film 'Kung Fu Panda 3.'
Stay tuned!


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Let me start by saying that I have no scientific background whatsoever. I am very interested in science though and I'm currently enjoying Brian Greene's The Fabric of the Cosmos. I'm at chapter 7 and so far I understand most of general ideas he has talked about. Or at least, I think I understand them :-)
There is however one part, at the end of chapter 6 that I can't grasp.
It is about entropy and the state of the universe a few minutes after the big bang.
On page 171 he says:
Our most refined theories of the origin of the universe -our most refined cosmological theories- tell us that by the time the universe was a couple of minutes old, it was filled with a nearly uniform hot gas composed of roughly 75 percent hydrogen, 23 percent helium, and small amounts of deuterium and lithium. The essential point is that this gas filling the universe had extraordinarily low entropy.
And on page 173-174:
We have now come to the place where the buck finally stops. The ultimate source of order, of low entropy, must be the big bang itself. In its earliest moments, rather than being filled with gargantuan containers of entropy such as black holes, as we would expect from probabilistic considerations, for some reason the nascent universe was filled with a hot, uniform, gaseous mixture of hydrogen and helium. Although this configuration has high entropy when densities are so low that we can ignore gravity, the situation is otherwise when gravity can't be ignored; then, such a uniform gas has extremely low entropy. In comparison with black holes, the diffuse, nearly uniform gas was in an extraordinarily low-entropy state.
In the first part of the chapter Brian Greene explains the concept of entropy with tossing the 693 pages of War and Peace in the air.
At first, the pages are ordered. The specific order they are in make sense and are required to recognize the pages as a readable book called War and Peace. This is low entropy. It is very highly ordered and there is no chaos.
Now, when you throw the pages in the air, let them fall and then pick them up one by one and put them on top of each other, the chances you get the exact same order as the initial state are extremely small. The chance you get another order (no matter what order, just not the one from the beginning) is extremely big. When the pages are in the wrong order, there is high entropy and a high amount of chaos. The pages are not ordered and when they are not ordered you would not notice the difference between one unordered state and another one.
However, should you swap two pages in the ordered, low entropy version, you would notice the difference.
So I understand low entropy as a highly ordered state with low chaos in which a reordering of the elements would be noticeable.
I hope I'm still correct here :-)
Now, what I don't understand is how a uniform mixture of hydrogen and helium can by highly ordered? I'd say you wouldn't notice it if some particles traded places. I'd say that a uniform mixture is actually in a state of high entropy because you wouldn't notice it if you swapped some hydrogen atoms.
Brian Greene explains this would indeed be the case when gravity plays no important role, but that things change when gravity does play a role; and in the universe right after the big bang, gravity plays a big role.
Is that because a reordering of the particles would change the effects of gravity? Or is there something else that I'm missing here?


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Globally, three billion people in the developing nations are solely dependent on burning firewood, crop residues, animal manure etc for preparing their daily meals on open fires, mud or clay stoves or simply on three rocks strategically placed to balance a cooking vessel. The temperature of these fires are lower and produce inefficient burning that results in black carbon and other short-lived but high impact pollutants.
These short-lived pollutants not only affect the persons in the immediate area but also contribute much harmful gases more potent than carbon dioxide and methane. For the people in the immediate area, their health is severely hampered as this indoor or domestic air pollution results in significantly higher risks of pneumonia and chronic bronchitis.
To remedy the indoor air pollution (IAP) and health-related issues as well as the environmental pollution in the developing world, clean cookstoves are the way to advance. But to empower rural users to embrace the advanced cookstoves, and achieve sustainable success requires a level of socio-cultural and economic awareness that is related directly to this marginalized group. The solution needs to be appropriate for the style of cooking of the group which means one stove model will not suit or meet the needs and requirements of all developing nation people groups.
Consideration for such issues as stove top and front loading stove cooking, single pot and double pot cooking, size of the typical cooking vessel and the style of cooking are all pieces of information needed to complete the picture.
Historically, natural draft systems were devised to aid the combustion or burning of the fuels, however, forced draft stoves tend to burn cleaner with better health and environmental benefits. Regardless of cookstove design, the components need to be either made locally or at least available locally so that the long term life of the stove is maintainable and so sustainable.
Now, if the cookstove unit can by powered by simple solar or biomass system, this will change the whole nature of the life style and domestic duties of the chief cook and the young siblings who are typically charged with collecting the natural firewood to meet the cooking requirement.
Therefore the cookstoves need to be designed and adapted for the people group and their traditional cooking habits, and not in the reverse order. To assess the overall performance of the green cooking stoves requires simple but effective measures of the air quality.
The two elements that need to be measured are the black carbon emissions and the temperature of the cooking device. This can be achieved by miniature aerosol samplers and temperature sensors. The data collected needs to be transmitted in real-time via mobile phones for verification of performance rates. This is to provide verifiable data in a cost effective monitoring process.


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Blast From The Past- My Bushi Tales Sketchcover Commission From MCX2017
This past month I was set up in Artist Alley at the Memphis Comic Expo, or "DonnieCon" as I call it. It was back at the Agricenter International near Shelby Farms/Cordova instead of downtown at the Convention Center. I dig


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How to Assess and Prevent High-Cycle Fatigue Failure
One of the biggest challenges in predicting fatigue failure is characterizing the load over the lifetime of a part. Using simulation solutions, like Ansys Mechanical and Ansys nCode DesignLife, engineers can run numerous load and design variations to ensure their products meet fatigue specifications and will continue to perform beyond the warranty period.
Better yet, they can perform simulations and optimizations before building the product. In this way, engineers can make improvements early in the development cycle and utilize optimization algorithms to further streamline the design process.
In this webinar, participants will learn the difference between material fatigue and high- and low-cycle fatigue failure, plus how to account for fatigue in design using simulation.


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The following is a statement released by youth organisation Palestinians for Dignity, 13.5.12 – Local and international news agencies informed us last night, 12 May, that the Palestinian political establishment met with the representative of the Israeli apartheid regime, Isaac Molkho, in Ramallah to deliver the latter's response to a previous letter that was sent by the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) on 17 April.
This visit coincides with the ongoing open-ended hunger strike waged by Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli prisons for 27 consecutive days, in a crucial and strategic battle in which the role of the prisoners' movement in the Palestinian national struggle is restored. This movement is raising fair demands to guarantee the treatment of political prisoners and detainees according to international humanitarian law, especially the Third and Fourth Geneva Conventions.
Rather than boycott and isolate the Israeli apartheid regime for their unrelenting crimes against our people, and foremost against our prisoners, the Palestinian political establishment decided to receive and honor the representative of the Israeli apartheid regime, the same regime our prisoners are fighting against, as if the crimes committed against our prisoners are perpetrated by someone else.
Our political prisoners are waging an immense battle on their own, because they have no illusions that the "peace process" can set them free or guarantee their dignity. They are armed only with their willpower and unity. Neither we nor they expected the PLO to choose Palestinian Prisoners Day, 17 April, which also coincided with the day of the beginning of the hunger strike, to deliver a letter to the Israeli prime minister nor to receive a representative of the apartheid regime.
Molkho's "visit" comes at a time when, Bilal Diab and Thaer Halahleh, have gone for 76 days without food in protest of the Israeli administrative detention policy. Additionally, Hasan Al-Safadi has gone without food for 70 days, Omar Abu Shallal for 68 days, Mahmoud Al-Sarsak for 56 days, Mohammad Taj for 57 days, Jafar Ezzedine for 53 days, and Abdullah Al-Barghouthi for 32 days.
Our political prisoners have struggled for our dignity and have sacrificed their lives to make the PLO the sole representative of the Palestinian people, and they deserve that we stand honorably to support them. Therefore, we demand that the PLO:
· Stop all negotiations and meetings with the Israeli apartheid regime.
· Use its political, economical and moral weight in support of the prisoners' strike and formulate a national strategy to liberate the prisoners.
· Respect and protect, at the next PLO Executive Committee, the free will of our political prisoners and the sovereignty of the prisoners' movement in its decisions.
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How active offices are getting people moving
Technology has made it possible for employees to get all their work done without ever leaving their desks. But there's a price to pay for that convenience.
What do collaboration rooms, touchdown spaces, regeneration areas, greenery, and circadian lighting all have in common? They're all part of what makes up the active workplace — office design with a focus on employee wellness.
Technology has made it possible for employees to get all their work done without ever leaving their desks. In fact we spend 70 percent of our working day sitting down. But there's a price to pay for that convenience: insufficient levels of physical activity, which the World Health Organization recognizes as a leading risk factor for early death.
"This is very sad news when it comes to sedentary lifestyles," says Ana Stanojevic, JLL's Associate Director of Workplace Consultancy. "Sitting for long periods has become a big issue in the workplace. Some employers still associate productivity with people sitting at their desks, but in fact, companies and their employees can both see real benefits from moving around more during the day."
"Although active design requires a carefully managed cultural shift it's driven by a growing emphasis on improving employee wellness."
Happier and healthier employees
The idea of getting employees to move isn't a new one. "Activity-based working is a phenomenon that can trace its roots back 20 years," says Stanojevic. And indeed, it was 10 years ago when Yvon Chouinard, founder of outdoor company Patagonia, wrote a book that became this company's corporate manifesto: Let My People Go Surfing. If people need to go for a climb during the day, they can.
But getting out to exercise is not enough to offset the risk factor of sitting for too long. Instead, the idea is to get employees up and moving during the working day — and more frequently than the occasional trip to the water cooler. While some companies are trialing the likes of standing desks and treadmill desks, these can be expensive. But creating more active workplaces doesn't have to involve refurbishing the office.
Instead, it's more a case of getting employees moving by encouraging walking and standing during informal meetings – or even shifting the office furniture around a little. "Active design involves a more holistic view of how the office is used by supporting workplace aspects such as natural light, fresh air, and biophilia (the introduction of nature into the built environment); quiet rooms and contemplative areas; collaborative zones; and a design that fosters movement," says Stanojevic.
"For example, to start with, businesses can integrate some of the simpler aspects like moving away things that used to be close to the desk, such as coffee or print areas," says Stanojevic.
Encouraging people to use the stairs also helps with employee health. Instead of the dark and dingy stairwells that people avoid, many workplaces feature prominent and open staircases – with elevators hidden away. The Lentz Public Health Center in Nashville, for example, embraced this idea by creating artwork that changes with the motion of people using the stairs.
Opening up offices for active employees
Modern offices are increasingly adapting to a mobile and flexible workforce. Instead of expecting staff to remain at their desks all day, an open office allows employees to move around to suit their needs, from touchdown spaces where laptop users can gather for short periods to have an impromptu meeting to quiet zones for when people need to concentrate.
Some offices try to inject a little fun into social areas such as table football or table tennis as an added incentive to get employees away from their desks at lunchtime, while others have introduced workplace gardens. And with one in five employees working through lunch and half of people eating at their desk, according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, the chance to unwind can make a big difference to how employees think and feel in the workplace.
As Stanojevic points out, "active office design isn't about novelty or implementing more rules — it's about helping to keep employees healthier and happier."
Wellness programs, mindfulness, and meditation
Getting people moving is just one part of the wellness challenge that many companies are currently tackling. "Active design and wellness programs go hand in hand," says Stanojevic. "They both focus on promoting health and reducing stress."
Wellness programs are big in many companies, particularly in the US where containing medical costs is a key concern; about half of US companies offer them to try to combat the high health insurance premiums. Employers in Asia recognize that an investment in employee health pays off and many use health programs to attract the best in class talent.
Mental health is also a key area as the modern workplace requires employees to juggle more tasks than ever before. "The always-on workplace culture, hyper-connectivity and the addiction to smartphones, has made mindfulness more needed than ever before," says Stanojevic.
And companies are taking notice: chill out areas and lunchtime classes are becoming more commonplace as companies realize that helping their employees to relax can boost productivity and create a better workplace for all.
"The overall environment of an active design office is very vibrant, and companies are just now scratching the surface," says Stanojevic. "While Europe and the U.S. are taking the lead on this, it's really refreshing to see the changes starting across other cultures and regions as well."


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The Baby K'tan Baby Carrier line is the only soft hybrid carrier that allows you to wear your baby without hassles such as complicated wrapping, and is an ideal blend of a sling and carrier. This secret behind the parent-invented baby carrier is its unique double-loop design, which gives added security and privacy while nursing and allows parents to carry their infants and toddlers in over nine different positions. The Baby K'tan is lightweight and compact like a sling, but also goes over both of your shoulders to evenly distribute baby's weight with adjustable back support, like a structured carrier. Every Baby K'tan also has a built-in back support band to keep mom and dad as comfortable as baby.
The Breeze carrier has the same great double loop design as the original Baby K'tan, but is made of 50% breathable mesh & 50% soft cotton. Lighter than any other carrier on the market, this mesh/cotton construction will reduce heat and moisture, making it more breathable and comfortable for baby and parent during outdoor active use, while retaining the same stability and ease of use as the original.
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How to Capture Your Favorite Moments: Taking a Screenshot on Xiaomi Poco F3
Master the Art of Screenshot Capture on Your Xiaomi Poco F3
Capturing your screen has become an integral part of our daily smartphone usage. With the Xiaomi Poco F3, a feature-packed and advanced device, you can effortlessly save your cherished moments, share fascinating content, or document crucial information in a snap. This extensive guide will walk you through multiple methods of taking screenshots on your Xiaomi Poco F3, accommodating a wide range of preferences and scenarios. Whether you are a seasoned user or new to the Xiaomi ecosystem, this guide aims to help you excel in the art of capturing the perfect screenshot. So let's delve into the various techniques, from employing physical keys to leveraging Google Assistant, exploring the drop-down menu, and even using a dedicated screenshot app.
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Methods for Taking Screenshots on Xiaomi Poco F3
Utilizing Physical Keys on Your Xiaomi Poco F3
Method 1: Physical Key Combination
- Open the screen you want to capture
- Press the Volume down and power button simultaneously or hold it for a second
- The screen will briefly flash, and an animation will signify the capture of the screenshot. You can then view it inside your gallery or notification panel.
The physical key method is a quick and efficient way to take a screenshot, especially when you need to capture something on the fly. Additionally, this method does not require any additional software or voice commands, making it suitable for users who prefer a tactile approach.
Harnessing the Power of Google Assistant
Method 2: Google Assistant Voice Command
- Go to the screen you want to capture
- Say, "Hey Google, Take a Screenshot" to your phone
- Google Assistant will then capture the screenshot for you.
Utilizing Google Assistant is an excellent option for those who prefer hands-free or voice-activated controls. This method can be especially helpful when your hands are occupied, or you're in a situation where you cannot press the physical keys.
Taking a Screenshot through the Drop-Down Menu
Method 3: Drop-Down Menu Option
- Open the screen you want to capture
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the drop-down menu
- Locate and tap on the "Screenshot" icon to capture the screen.
The drop-down menu method is a convenient way to take a screenshot without using any physical buttons or voice commands. This option is perfect for users who prefer on-screen controls or are unable to use the other methods.
Using a Dedicated Screenshot App
Method 4: Third-Party Screenshot App
- Install a screenshot app of your choice from the Google Play Store
- Open the app and follow its specific instructions for taking a screenshot
- Access your captured screenshots within the app or your phone's gallery.
A dedicated screenshot app offers additional features and customization options that may not be available in the built-in methods. This option is ideal for users who require more advanced screenshot-taking capabilities.
MIUI 12.5 / MIUI 13 / MIUI 14: Taking a Screenshot of a Specific Area
MIUI 12.5, MIUI 13, MIUI 14, Xiaomi's custom Android skin, offers a unique way to capture a screenshot of a specific area on your screen. Here's how you can do it:
- Open the screen you want to capture.
- Perform a three-finger swipe down gesture on the screen.
- The screenshot editing toolbar will appear at the top of the screen.
- Tap the "Crop" icon and adjust the selection box to capture the specific area you want.
- Tap "Done" to save the cropped screenshot to your gallery or share it using various apps installed on your Xiaomi phone.
MIUI 12 Gallery App Features
The MIUI 12 Gallery app offers additional features for screenshots, such as OCR support, device frames, and new sky replacement filters. To access these features, open the Gallery app, find your screenshot, and tap on the "Edit" option to explore the available editing tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I take a scrolling screenshot on my Xiaomi Poco F3?
A: Yes, you can take a scrolling screenshot on your Xiaomi Poco F3. After capturing a screenshot using any of the methods mentioned above, tap on the "Scroll" option in the screenshot preview that appears. The phone will automatically scroll down and capture more content, stitching it together to create a long screenshot.
Q: How can I edit my screenshots on Xiaomi Poco F3?
A: After taking a screenshot, you can edit it by tapping on the screenshot preview that appears. This will open the editing interface where you can crop, add filters, or doodle on the screenshot. Once you're done editing, tap on "Save" to store the edited screenshot.
Q: Where are my screenshots stored on Xiaomi Poco F3?
A: Screenshots taken on Xiaomi Poco F3 are typically stored in the "Screenshots" folder within the "DCIM" or "Pictures" folder in your phone's internal storage. You can access these screenshots using your phone's default gallery app or a file manager app.
Q: Can I take a screenshot of a specific area on my Xiaomi Poco F3?
A: Yes, some third-party screenshot apps available on the Google Play Store allow you to capture a specific area of the screen. Install a suitable app and follow its instructions to take a partial screenshot.
Q: Can I set a timer for taking screenshots on Xiaomi Poco F3?
A: Setting a timer for taking screenshots may not be possible with the built-in methods. However, you can use a third-party screenshot app that offers this feature. Explore the Google Play Store for an app that suits your needs.
Q: How can I share my screenshots directly from my Xiaomi Poco F3?
A: After taking a screenshot, a preview will appear. Tap on the "Share" button within the preview to access your sharing options. You can then choose your desired app or platform to share the screenshot.
Taking a screenshot on your Xiaomi Poco F3 has never been easier with various methods at your disposal. Whether you prefer using physical keys, voice commands with Google Assistant, on-screen controls through the drop-down menu, or a dedicated screenshot app, this guide has got you covered. With a better understanding of these techniques, you can now effortlessly capture and share your favorite moments, content, and information. So, go ahead and make the most of your Xiaomi Poco F3's screenshot-taking capabilities.


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Why You Should Buy a Tesla Model 3
My wife and I have driven a Model S for over 2 years, and a Model 3 for a couple months. We get a lot of questions about whether we like the cars, Tesla in general, and whether the "cheaper Tesla" is worth buying. This post is an attempt to answer those questions, clear up some misconceptions, and present a clear case why the Model 3 is a great buy if you are in the market for a new sedan.
Let's start with the most important thing for most people who are buying a car - overall cost. The Model 3 is available in three trims right now (options add cost on top of this):
- Standard Range Plus: $39,500 and 240 miles of range
- Long Range: $49,500 and 310 miles of range (includes dual motor all wheel drive)
- Performance: $59,500 and 310 miles of range (includes dual motor all wheel drive)
These numbers are all before incentives, if you buy the mid range battery and take delivery before the end of Q2, you will get a $3750 Federal Tax Credit, and whatever state incentives you have (Massachusetts cuts you a check for $1500). This means the car can be as cheap as $34,250.
Using fairly conservative assumptions, you will save $700-$1000 a year on fuel. Most people keep a new car 6 years on average, so using the low end of the range you will save $4200 on fuel over that time period, bringing the price down to ~$30,000. You will also save money on maintenance, since an electric car has about 20 moving parts, while a combustion car has ~2000. This brings the total cost of ownership for a Tesla Model 3 over 6 years roughly in line with a top end Toyota Camry.
To be clear: I'm not saying this is a "cheap car", or saying that everyone can afford one, I'm just saying that the mental cost model should be "brand new fully loaded Camry / Accord" not "super luxury sedan". The car is more affordable than it might seem at first glance.
This is probably the biggest concern for new EV owners. I'm happy to report that it's a total non-issue, and actually a big benefit over a gas powered car. If you spend a few hundred bucks to get a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed at home, you will wake up to a full car every morning. No more weekly trips to the gas station!
For long distance travel, you can take advantage of Tesla's Supercharging Network, which will take you virtually anywhere you want to go. 20 minutes at the supercharger will get you roughly half a charge, so unless you are regularly taking trips well over 500 miles, this ends up being extremely convenient. If you are worried about the cost of Supercharging (since it's no longer free with the Model 3), here's a screenshot of our charges over the past two months:
A bit cheaper than a gas station, huh? Finally, you can get 6 months of 100% free supercharging by buying your Model 3 through my referral link. You can see the rewards I get here. There are some cool ones, but the point of this post isn't to rack up referrals, it's to get more people driving EVs and mitigate the impact of global warming.
Software Updates
Tesla still makes the only cars that get better over time with over-the-air software updates. Periodically, when you wake up in the morning your car has been improved. This can mean a sharper backup camera image, better navigation, easier HVAC controls, or even an Atari emulator built into the car. This is an oft-forgotten but extremely powerful feature.
Tesla makes the safest cars on the road, and the Model 3 has the lowest probability of injury of any car ever tested by the NHTSA. It's hard to put a price on safety, but when my wife and son are riding around in the car on a daily basis, I'm comforted by the fact that it's the best possible car to be driving.
Driving Experience
Yeah, the Model 3 is fast. If you buy the performance trim, it's really fast. But more than that, it's fun to drive, mainly due to what people call the "mind-meld". In a gas powered car, when you press the pedal down you have to wait for the fuel to be injected into the engine, wait for a combustion cycle, and then wait for the engine to translate that energy into wheel rotation. When you floor it in an automatic, you also (usually) have to wait for a downshift. In an electric car, there is no delay, and no shifting. You just go. Combine that with wicked acceleration, and it feels like you are teleporting to wherever you want to be. Words don't do this feeling justice - drive it to believe it.
This is a controversial feature, and costs an extra $5000. If you like it and buy it, you get self parking, traffic aware cruise control, summon (great for getting in/out of tight garages), and yes, the car will drive itself on the highway. Other luxury cars have similar features, but Tesla's is executed well and it is extremely convenient.
Environmental Impact
I happen to care a lot about this, but not everyone does, so it's at the bottom. EVs are dramatically cleaner than their gas counterparts, which improves air quality (more immediate health impact than environmental impact) and reduces the impact of transportation on global warming.
Wrapping Up
There are many more small features I could list here, but these are the big ones that truly differentiate it from other cars on the market. The Model 3 is an incredible car, and if you buy one I promise you won't regret it.
Below is a short bonus section of FAQs that clear up some common misconceptions about Tesla and EVs.
- I heard Tesla can't produce these cars. Will I actually get one?
- Tesla is making over 5K Model 3's per week, and has produced over 220K cars so far. The first year was rough production wise, but in August 2018 the Model 3 was the 5th best selling passenger car in the US. Of all kinds. The production problems are largely in the past.
- Isn't the company about to go bankrupt?
- Tesla just announced Q3 earnings, and made $312M in profit with $3B in cash on their balance sheet. They are planning on being sustainably profitable, and the company is in a great financial position. There was a rough phase when they were burning a lot of cash, but again that's in the past.
- How long do the batteries last?
- This isn't like a cell phone battery. The data shows that your battery will still have 90% of its capacity after 200,000 miles. As long as you take reasonable care of your battery (follow some simple instructions that come with the car) the battery will last many many years.
- What about the Long Tailpipe? Isn't the energy powering the car produced by fossil fuels? Doesn't manufacturing the battery use lots of energy as well?
- This article clearly debunks the Long Tailpipe argument. Short version, EVs are better than gas cars for the environment, but not nearly as good if they are powered by coal. This is an argument against coal, not EVs.


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Rubick is an incredible addition in DotA which almost surprised the players by its high amplitude and an ability which is still debatable whether its stable or unstable. Well, we won't put our self in this debate, in fact we are now providing a list of abilities which can not be stolen by Rubick. Actually, some of these abilities are useless to steal but not all. We hope that the balance debate of Rubick should be over after some time and it will be included in stable versions.
List Of Spells/Abilities which Rubick can not steal:
• Useless abilities (for instance, subabilities, or Quas/Wex/Exort/Invoke)Abilities with hotkey conflicts:
• Transformation abilities (Chemical Rage, Firefly, Flak Cannon, ...)
• Arrow abilities (Poison Attack, Glaives of Wisdom, ...)
- None!
- X Marks the Spot
- Shadowraze X
- Tornado
- Exorcism
- Shadowraze Z
- Freezing Field
- Alacrity
Abilities with technical issues:
- Morph Agility/Strength
- Summon Spirit Bear
- Spin Web
- War Club
- Soul Assumption
- Dark Seer's Refraction
- Borrowed Time
- Overcharge
- Spirits
- Insatiable Hunger
- Devour
- Telekinesis
- Fade Bolt
- Spell Steal
Fans would be very happy if some of these abilities were included but on the other hand they are already thrilled with the inclusion of Rubick. So folks what are you waiting for go and play with Rubick and visit here to check the latest updates of Dota.
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Preparing your own income tax return can be a task that leaves you with more questions than answers. According to a study released by the US Government's General Accounting Office, most taxpayers (77% of 71 million taxpayers) believe they benefited from using a professional tax preparer.
Whether we like it or not, today's tax laws are so complicated that filing a relatively simple return can be confusing. It is just too easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled. Even if you use a computer software program there's no substitute for the assistance of an experienced tax professional.


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Police investigating after footage emerges of two men harassing Chris Whitty
Police are investigating after video emerged yesterday of two men allegedly harassing Chris Whitty in London.
A video of the incident has been shared widely on social media.
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Hide AdFootage has emerged showing two men harassing England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty in a park in London.
The two men grab Whitty, seemingly to pose for a photo, but the government officials is clearly uncomfortable and tries to get away from them before he is grabbed again.
The Metropolitan Police have said they are in touch with the victim and are investigating the incident.
A number of MPs and public figures have reacted to the video, with some calling for Whitty to receive a security detail in future .
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Metropolitan Police tweeted: "We are aware of a video being shared online showing an incident in St James's Park. Officers spoke to all those involved at the time and their details were taken.
"We are in contact with the victim and the circumstances continue to be investigated."
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi Tweeted: "This is disgusting and these thugs must be found and charged. Zero tolerance for harassing a public servant"
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"Public figures are not dolls, they are human beings, it is stunning how easily this is forgotten."
Previous incidents
Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, is a key adviser to the government on dealing with Covid and has been arguably the most prominent public health official throughout the pandemic.
Earlier this month, Whitty was confronted in Oxford by a man who accused him of lying to the public about Covid.
A similar incident took place in Westminster in February.
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"This is just the latest incident of harassment involving the Chief Medical Advisor."
Writer and consultant Emma Burnell Tweeted: "Lots of people asking tonight why Chris Whitty doesn't have protection officers.
"They are sadly right.
"But the bigger question is why on Earth a public health official should need one. This is what happens when people decide division is a useful political tool."


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This topic has been much on my mind as I contemplate how we should be training future software makers (vs. future computer scientists and software engineers). Below are the questions I will be posing to the panelists: I'd love to hear your answers in the comments! I'll incorporate anything I learn in this post into the panel, so if you think of other questions I should ask, please tack them on as well.
- There are many metaphors out there for what we do (crafts person, artisan, engineer, scientist, etc). How do you think of yourself?
- What aspects of making software feel like an art form to you?
- What aspects of making software do not feel like an art form to you?
- When you are designing or writing code, what does it feel like? Is there a performance aspect to your work?
- What is the most valuable training you received that helps you as a designer or coder today?
- What is the most valuable training you've experienced on your own? What's been the best self-teaching experience you've had?


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In Theaters: March 2nd, 2012
From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Danny DeVito will lend his vocal talents to the iconic title character of the Lorax, while Ed Helms will voice the enigmatic Once-ler. Also bringing their talents to the film are global superstars Zac Efron as Ted, the idealistic youth who searches for the Lorax, and Taylor Swift as Audrey, the girl of Ted's dreams. Rob Riggle will play financial king O'Hare, and beloved actress Betty White will portray Ted's wise Grammy Norma. Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is the third feature created by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Hop).


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Researchers find surprising result when looking into effects of carbon nanotubes and soil sorption of toxicants
When it comes to carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the soil, recent research at Texas Tech University shows that the new materials do not affect the sorption of the toxic part of oil called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Scientists at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health say that's one very small piece in a very large puzzle in trying to understand the possible environmental impact of CNTs – a new material with myriad uses, yet unregulated at the nano-scale by the regulatory agencies. The research was the featured cover article in a recent edition of the peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts (previously known as Journal of Environmental Monitoring).
The results surprised Shibin Li, lead researcher on the study and a former doctoral student at The Institute of Environmental and Human Health who used his findings for his dissertation.
"Even at a high concentration, carbon nanotubes did not significantly change PAH sorption behavior in soil," Li said. "My original guess about the outcome was that carbon nanotubes could largely affect the PAH behavior in soil because of their strong adsorption capability of hydrophobic contaminants. That didn't happen."
A carbon nanotube is made of graphene – the world's strongest known substance. Graphene is a super-thin sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal "honeycomb" pattern. Conventional pencil graphite is simply many layers of graphene stacked together.
When rolled into a tube, graphene forms a CNT, a fiber 100 times stronger than steel and six times lighter. This new material could pave the way for remarkable technology, from improved computer chips, flexible computer screens or body armor, to health applications, such as bone healing and cancer treatments, and agricultural products, such as smart-delivery pesticide and fertilizer applications.
But with the growing uses for the new material, concerns also grow that these novel nanomaterials may have negative or unintended effects on organisms and the environment, Li said.
"As one of the most largely produced nanomaterials, nanotubes could be released into the environment through various scenarios, such as release from textiles, during incineration or leaching from landfills," he said. "History tells us that fully understanding a newly synthesized material will guarantee its long-term and safe use in the society. Hence, investigations of carbon nanotube fate and toxicity are needed. Similar to conventional contaminants, the fate of nanomaterials in the environment could change their bioavailability, and has a large impact on their ultimate toxicity.
To study the effect, Li worked with Jaclyn Cañas-Carrell, an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Toxicology, who with Micah Green, an assistant professor of chemical engineering at Texas Tech, recently developed a method for detecting CNTs in the soil using microwaves.
In the experiment, Cañas-Carrell said researchers put nanotubes and PAHs in the soil and looked at basic sorption tests. They used PAHs because much is known about how these chemicals bind to soil.
"You can tell about how bioavailable a certain chemical will be by how sorbed it is to the soil," she said. "The higher the sorption, the less bioavailable it is to animals that live in the soil, or eat the soil. You want it to stick to the soil to reduce toxicity. We found no effect of carbon nanotubes in the presence of PAHs, which was strange, since PAHs are good at sorbing to organic compounds. We thought maybe we'd see an increase in sorption. That wasn't the case. It was a neutral effect."
Both Cañas-Carrell and Li say this finding is a very small piece of a very big puzzle, and it's hard to draw major conclusions from the finding yet. However more studies should be done to understand the effect this new technology may have on the environment.
"This is a lesson learned from history," Li said. "People didn't worry about the adverse effects to the environment and human beings with lots of the traditional contaminants, such as PAHs, PCBs and asbestos. Regulations needed to catch up after people realized the soil, water, air and themselves get adversely affected by these materials. For materials in a nano-scale, their toxicity, generally related to their physicochemical properties, might get enlarged simultaneously. It is the toxicologist's responsibility to address this issue to the public. It is worthwhile to note that, it does not necessarily mean that they are toxic because they are studied. Again, what we are doing now is to have a better understanding of their toxicity, either toxic, or non-toxic."
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We would like to use your contact details to contact you about news and information which we think may be of interest to you. However, we will not contact you with marketing material unless you consent to our doing so.
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We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason and that reason is compatible with the original purpose.
If we need to use your personal data for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and we will explain the legal basis which allows us to do so.
Please note that we may process your personal data without your knowledge or consent, in compliance with the above rules, where this is required or permitted by law.
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We may also share your details with other companies within the Empresaria Group.
We will not share your personal data with any other organisation unless it is necessary and in connection with providing our work-finding, recruitment and related services.
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal data for their own purposes and only permit them to process your personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.
Your personal data will be stored and processed both inside and outside the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA) on either local or cloud-based servers and will be subject to technical and organisation safeguarding protection measures. The EEA comprises the European Union (EU) member states plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Some categories of data may be transferred to organisations outside the EEA. If it is necessary to transfer your data from a country within the EEA to a country outside the EEA to assist us in providing work-finding, recruitment and related services, we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is subject to the same protection as that provided by the EU and that it is subject to technical and organisational safeguarding protection measures, as follows:
We will only transfer your personal data to organisations located in countries outside the EEA, if the organisation:
is based in a country which has been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection for personal data by the European Commission, or
has entered into an agreement with us which contains specific contract clauses approved by the European Commission which give personal data the same protection that it has in the EU; or
where you have provided your express consent to such a transfer.
Please contact us if you want further information on the specific mechanisms used by us when transferring your personal data out of the EEA.
We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way, altered or disclosed. In addition, we limit access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors and other third parties on a 'need to know' basis. They will only process your personal data on our instructions and they are subject to a duty of confidentiality.
We will only transfer personal data to a third party if they agree to comply with those procedures and policies and put in place adequate measures prior to receiving it in order to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability (for authorised purposes) of the personal data.
We have put in place procedures to deal with any suspected personal data breach and will notify you and any applicable regulator of a breach where we are required by law to do so.
We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
By law we have to keep certain information about candidates for between 1 and 7 years. Where we have entered into a contract with you, we may also need to retain data for up to 7 years in order to ensure that we can meet our contractual obligations to you.
As a general rule, if you have been placed by one of our Group Companies, we will not retain your data for more than 7 years from the date of last placement.
Otherwise, we will not keep your data for more than 2 years from the date of registration or the date when we last had meaningful contact with you (whichever is later).
Under certain circumstances, you have rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data. These include the right to:
1. Request access to personal data we hold about you;
2. Object to the processing of your personal data;
3. Ask to have inaccurate data held about you removed or restricted;
4. Ask to have inaccurate data held about you or corrected;
5. If processing of your personal data is based only on consent, to withdraw that consent;
6. Request that your personal data is shared with a third party in a commonly used, machine readable format.
If you wish to exercise any of the rights set out above, please contact us at
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You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal data (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we may charge a fee if requests are repeated or obviously excessive.
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I wrote an article about using Home plug ethernet powerline adapters in the past, but I mainly discussed using them for connecting a laptop directly to ethernet for a faster connection to a NAS which houses my digital photos.
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Since I liked the way the plugs increased speed for the laptop, I decided to put them in a couple more spaces. I started with one next to my usual position on the couch, but I also wanted one next to my favorite chair and headphone setup:
I own both of the models pictured below.
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Now I have three wired Airport Express units and all three are expanding my wifi connection. It helps because I have three additional Airplay receivers (Phillips speaker, AppleTV, and Airport Express) that are still wireless getting a stronger wifi signal now.
Another benefit is that when I listen to music on these wired Airplay setups, I can send the audio signal to them without it ever leaving a wired connection for wireless, if I prefer. I use a mac mini for serving my iTunes library, so I can control what is playing via my iPhone's "Remote" app and select where the signal is playing. The only thing wireless is the remote. I can also use an app like Rdio on the mac mini and control it via my iPhone. While direct streaming does have benefits, like when you are running a microwave nearby, having wired Airport Express units expanding the wireless network via wired connections, makes the wireless stronger everywhere.
As you can see, these power line ethernet adapters, working in combination with Airport Express units, can be great for expanding your wifi network and for optimizing your audio. For me, they were money well spent.


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New App Will Make Your Breasts Bigger
A new iPhone app called iAugment allows women who are considering breast augmentation to see how they would look with a new pair without actually having to go to the plastic surgeon to get an expensive and potentially embarrassing virtual visualization.
The app is simple enough to use: All you do is upload a picture, highlight the breasts, and then decide how big you want to make them. If you want to see another size, you just shake the phone and start again.
You can download the free app here.
And, fellows, before forwarding this post to your wife or girlfriend, think really hard about how she is going to react.


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You secure buildings, day or night, any day of the week
Offices, where it's absolutely essentials to guarantee people's safety, manage risks, frauds, and protect property. They are still among the users with the highest expectations. Security systems continue to play an important role for internal risk management at offices, which must meet demanding requirements with regard to security, safety, and communications. The challenges include:
- Flexible workspace environment
- Optimize operations and maintenance
- Building efficiency
- Increase workers satisfaction and productivity
Thinking beyond a basic intrusion system and specifying a comprehensive solution that integrates smart features like access control, video management and Intelligent Video Analytics will provide a security system that meets the most demanding requirements in terms of security and safety.


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Good morning! It's Oldie But Goodie day at Catch the Bug...I love going through all my images to pick one! I went with one of the chickz, I guess you could say I have a thing for chicks, chickens, and birds!
She's colored with pencils and accented with glitter. Oh no, I am realizing right now that I didn't give her any "glittery eyeshadow"...will have to fix that! LOL The sketch is from Try Stampin' on Tuesday.
Image: Bugaboo "Chickz-Happy Birdday Chickie" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold CS, SU! Pink Passion CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Doodlebug Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone
Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you!
Challenges entered:
Addicted to Stamps and More: #247 Make Your Mark
Animal Friends: #51 Winged Animals
Create and Makes: #12 Anything Goes/Optional Use Yellow
Cutie Pie: #112 All Creatures Great and Small
Modsquad: Colorful Creations
Mustard Seed Faith: Birds, Butterflies, or Nature Scenes
Pile It On: #131 Fancy Folds and/or Birds
Try Stampin'-Or Not-On Tuesday: #327 Sketch (Optional: All Bolds or All Pastels)
Tuesday Throwdown: #348 Party Time
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Tapestries can shape and define your home by telling a story, creating a focal point, covering or expanding an ordinary wall or draping your furniture to add layers of color. Decorating with buddha tapestry accentuates a home with warmth, texture and dimension. Choosing to decorate buddha tapestries will enrich your home with distinct character and charm. Indian tapestries add vibrant color, while Impressionistic ones soften your walls. Our selection of buddha tapestries includes different designs like buddha sitting on lotus, aum buddhist, meditating buddha, batik buddha and more. Hanging a buddha tapestry above a bed will draw your attention to the bed and give rich look to overall look of room. Choose a color of tapestry that fits with room bedding design and duvet cover to enhance overall experience of any room.


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JAYNAHeight 5'1'' |
VIVIANAHeight 5'7' |
SAMHeight 5'6 |
BECKYHeight: 5'11 |
EMMAHeight: 5'2 |
Because we order from a variety of manufacturers, sizing varies from item to item. For a more accurate description we provide a measurement chart on each item's page. We measure each item (if applicable) bust, waist, length, inseam, rise etc. in inches.
If your item meets the above criteria there is no need to notify us of the return. Please include a copy of the packing slip or receipt. Returns received without supporting document may be delayed in receiving store credit.


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Pancreatic cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths, is projected to be the second by the year 2030, according to a study in the journal of Cancer Research. The five-year survival rate is only 8 percent, making it the only major cancer with a survival rate in the single digits. Despite rising mortality rates, pancreatic cancer is under-researched and underfunded, and there are few Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments to combat the disease.
With the current pipeline for drug discovery taking 10 to 15 years from the laboratory to use, and an estimated 41,780 who will die from the disease this year alone, time is of the essence.
Now, patients suffering from pancreatic cancer may soon face better treatment options due to the latest discovery by Dr. Reginald Hill, Archibald Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology at the University of Notre Dame and researcher at the Harper Cancer Research Institute. Hill's research focuses on drugs that are already approved by the FDA to find out why those drugs are not working in patients with pancreatic cancer.
"The bulk of a pancreatic cancer tumor is made of approximately 10 percent cancer cells and 90 percent supporting cells. Somehow, the supporting cells have figured out how to survive the chemotherapy," Hill said. "Microscopic vesicles called exosomes, bubbles with genetic material released by cells during chemotherapy exposure, are released from supporting cells, educating the cancer cells on how to survive, resulting in a tumor becoming chemoresistant."
Research in the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed a majority of pancreatic cancer cases have proven to be resistant to chemotherapy and unresponsive to drug treatments found to be effective in other types of cancer.
Most new research has focused on destroying supportive cells. However, those studies concluded that when the supportive cells were attacked, patients actually developed more advanced cancer. "It was like poking holes into the area around the cancer cells and allowing it to spread," he said.
Hill focused on blocking the release of exosomes, preventing the relay of information from supporting cells to cancer cells — which increased the efficacy of chemotherapy. This recently published study suggests that using an exosome blocker, which is nontoxic, in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy will those with pancreatic and many other cancers as well.
The lack of effective treatments available to help thousands of those with pancreatic cancer is what drew Hill to his research. This latest discovery paves the way for those patients to have greater hope.