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Perovskite solar cells are rapidly catching up to their silicon forebears in terms of efficiency, but one area they continue to lag behind in is production speed. Now, researchers at Stanford University have developed a new method of making perovskite solar cells at up to 40 ft (12 m) per minute, which is even faster than silicon.
Silicon has dominated the solar cell market for decades, but in recent years it's been at risk of having that crown snatched away. The fastest-rising newcomer is perovskite, which has gone from less than four percent efficiency in 2009 to over 20 percent earlier this year, closing in on silicon's long-standing record of around 25 percent. It's also potentially cheaper and more energy-efficient to manufacture.
But of course, perovskite isn't perfect. It's far less stable than silicon, so it's fiddly to produce in bulk and the process often introduces flaws that make the cells degrade faster in the elements. Now, the Stanford researchers claim to have developed a new way to manufacture stable pervoskite in useful amounts at practical speeds.
The team calls the new method rapid-spray plasma processing, which is performed using a robot with two nozzles – the first sprays a liquid mixture of perovskite precursors onto a sheet of glass, then the second nozzle blasts the liquid with plasma, which quickly converts it into a thin film of perovskite.
Using this method, the team says that the perovskite film can be produced at a rate of 40 ft per minute. It should be cheap too – the researchers estimate that the modules could be made for about US$0.25 per square foot (0.09 sq m), which is about one tenth the price of silicon.
"We achieved the highest throughput of any solar technology," says Nick Rolston, co-author of the study. "You can imagine large panels of glass placed on rollers and continuously producing layers of perovskite at speeds never accomplished before."
The final product also has a respectable efficiency of around 18 percent, and after five months of continuous use, the modules were still operating at 15.5 percent efficiency. While that's not too bad for perovskite, the team says that the next major hurdle would be to find ways to make sure the cells last for a much more useful length of time.
"If we can build a perovskite module that lasts 30 years, we could bring down the cost of electricity below 2 cents per kilowatt-hour," says Rolston. "At that price, we could use perovskites for utility-scale energy production. For example, a 100-megawatt solar farm."
The research was published in the journal Joule, and the team demonstrates the rapid-spray plasma processing method in the video below.
Source: Stanford University

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OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — If Warren Buffett's deal to buy
specialty chemical company Lubrizol Corp. falls apart, Buffett's Berkshire
Hathaway Inc. will receive $200 million.
Lubrizol revealed the break-up fee for the $9 billion deal
Tuesday in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
companies announced the cash deal, which includes about $700 million in debt,
on Monday.
Lubrizol says it agreed to the deal with Omaha-based Berkshire on Sunday.
If regulators and Lubrizol shareholders approve the $135 per
share offer, the companies expect Lubrizol to become a Berkshire
subsidiary sometime in the third quarter.
Lubrizol, based in Wickliffe,
Ohio, makes chemicals for pharmaceutical
companies, fuel additives for gasoline and diesel and other ingredients for the
transportation sector.


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Somewhere between the silk worms and the sound of funk and the beautiful clothing at Paris' men's autumn/winter 2015 shows--and the infamous outbreak of penis at Rick Owens--one could glimpse the dapper gentlemen from yesteryear.
He was meandering in a velvet robe through Jean Nouvel's glass edifice at the Fondation Cartier building for Issey Miyake, or in a short, wrap-around gown in a vacant warehouse for Dries Van Noten who conjured up a new aesthetic from a mish mash of different looks.
Or think the off-kilter pea suits from Comme des Garçons, some of which came decorated in an elaborate squirl of crayon-like art and were paired with bow ties, and all of which were designed in different shapes and sizes to create something new.
Consider also the top hats and black umbrellas that made one think of a Charles Dickens novel at designer Thom Browne. It must have been a subversive Dickens story, as some of the models wore veils over their faces while others sported knee-high stockings in sexy looks that stopped with a coat just reaching the knee.
Spotted here for a moment and then there, it was as if the ghost of the gentlemen styles of old had come to haunt the Paris shows.
At Issey Miyake, the collection was inspired by the Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and one could see the graphic lines of his buildings running through a coat or a jacket on the runway, and something of his era (1868-1928) in the robes decorated in rose-like swirls, inspired by real life petals.
With every attention paid to detail, that evening the Miyake menswear designer, Yusuke Takahashi, showed photographs on his iPhone of silk worms that they had hand selected that were used to create the Japanese silk (something of a rarity these days with, he said, only two silk factories left in Japan) that was blended with other textiles for this elegant collection.
Suits were in fact everywhere, from Paul Smith in subtle checks to the popular double breasted designs with peak lapels, harking back to the 1950s and 1980s. And thin was in from the ultra skinny California looks of Saint Laurent to the streamlined trousers at labels like Cerruti whose collection had splashes of Joseph Beuys-like painterliness.
Junya Watanabe jazzed up his suits with a Rudeboy aesthetic--think cropped trouser and sleeve lengths, Sunday best coats, slick Afro haircuts, and models that had appropriated the suits into something they thought looked cool, as they grooved down the Palais de Tokyo runway.
Paris showed great style, taste and luxury, be it in casual looks or proper attire. In London one might see loud, OTT designs that look like walking, fluffy, hatched chickens in bright pinks to sportswear-like tracksuits turned designer and street. In Paris there was more of a juxtaposition of elegant and old school, and a more demure-looking outwear, like luxury Parker jackets or the Alpaca hats, and kid gloves paired with suits at Cerruti.
Rather than outrageous looks like one finds in London, alternative designers here like Julien David, Julius, Henrik Vibskov and Boris Bidjan Saberi experimented more sophisticatedly, with shape and form.
The latter sent out some of the most unusual looks seen here, with models dressed in orange rubber boots and matching gloves and outfits that blended orange Buddhist-like skirt elements with Parkers from the 'hood.
Fashionistas made their way from one side of town to the other, from vacant warehouses (Dries Van Noten and Raf Simons--both played around with form to create different silhouettes like a coat without the sleeves), to elegance incarnate in the shoes dangling from white balloons inside the Les Arts Decoratif museum in all if its white splendor for Berluti.
Curtains pulled open to reveal rows of young violinists center runway for the Dior Homme show at the upscale Tennis Club de Paris. The Dior man walked in elegant evening suits with an edge of street found in the badges and baseball caps paired with the luxury designs.
Presenting on the elegant Place Vendome, Walter van Beirendonck gave the London loudmouths a run for their money with one of the week's most daring collections in shimmering dress-like drapes.
Canada's Rad Hourani, the world's first unisex couture designer, may have had the final world with shiny tinfoil dresses, designed for men and women, that made one begin to question gender. Shown at the Canadian Cultural Center, men and women posed in photographs, wearing the dress-like designs that made one think of the Roman togas of old that were worn by both sexes.
Once upon a time and even today in Marrakech, there are men wearing dress like robes like they always have. But in Paris, while the fashion might draw upon the past, at the hands of such master craftsmen it is inevitably turned into something new.


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On October 7, BTS received Van Fleet Award from The Korea Society. Moreover, they deliver a virtual speech to convey their gratitude and hope. However, the BTS RM statement at the Van Fleet Award speech has unfavorably aroused the wrath of Chinese netizens and fans.
Following the controversy of RM statement over Korean War on BTS' Van Fleet Awards speech that sensitive to Chinese netizen and fans, Mo Jong Hwa as the military manpower administration commissioner, spoke up to defend BTS on the matter.
He stated,
"The fact that BTS mentioned Korea's alliance with the US is an encouraging thing. Chinese netizens should be ashamed to talk about this issue. I think they are 100% wrong when they claim that BTS should've recognized the harm the allies of North Korea suffered as well."
Mo Jong Hwa
BTS RM Statement Controversy at Van Fleet Award Upset Chinese Netizens & Fans
BTS' great contributions
The Septet Kpop boy group, BTS has become the pride of South Korea. However, they not only brought Kpop world globally but also introduced Korean culture and the Korean language.
They even have conquered various domestic and international charts. One of them is the Billboard Hot 100.
The US is one of the countries experiencing the Korean Wave, one of which is due to K-pop boy group BTS popularity. Recently, BTS received The Van Fleet Award for their contribution to developing relations between South Korea and the United States.
The General James A. Van Fleet Award
The Korean Society is a private, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization exclusively to promote greater "awareness, understanding, and cooperation" between the United States and South Korea.
According to The Korea Society, The General James A. Van Fleet Award is awarded "to one or more distinguished Koreans or Americans in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the promotion of US-Korea relations."
In 2020, The Korea Society awarded the prestigious award to three outstanding individuals and organizations, and one of them is BTS. BTS is awarded The Van Fleet Award to recognize their outstanding contribution to the growing impact of Korean culture in the US.
After receiving the Van Fleet Award, BTS delivers an acceptance speech virtually with an inspirational speech.
BTS Speech at The Van Fleet Award
Why Chinese Netizens and Fans Upset over BTS RM statement at The Van Fleet Award?
The Kpop boy band leader, BTS RM statement at the end of the Van Fleet Award speech went viral and became a controversy. Moreover, he mentioned the Korean War (6.25) and is considered a "one-sided attitude."
BTS RM said,
"The Korea Society's 2020 Annual Gala is especially meaningful, as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. We will always remember the history of pain that our two nations shared together and the sacrifices of countless men and women. After 70 years, the world we are living in is much closer than before. Boundaries in many aspects are getting more blurred."
Moreover, he continued, "As members of the global community, we should build a deeper understanding and solidarity to be happier together. In pursuit of this cause, BTS will always remind ourselves of the meaning of the Van Fleet award and keep doing our best in all that we do."
Chinese netizens & fans condemnations of BTS cause Korean companies took down BTS advertisements and images.
South Korean boy band #BTS is strongly condemned on #China's social media for their speech after receiving James A. Van Fleet Award. Chinese netizens said the band's totally one-sided attitude to the #KoreanWar hurts their feelings and negates history. pic.twitter.com/NaycIBzJwH
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) October 11, 2020
According to the Global Times, the words "two nations" referred to the US and South Korea. However, Chinese netizens and fans feel offended by BTS RM's statement that two nations shared together and the sacrifices of countless men and women, as during the Korean War, many Chinese lives were lost as well.
Back in the Korean War, China assisted North Korea and fought against South Korea and the US. Some Chinese netizens respond to the statement, "The use of the word 'two countries' meaning Korea and the United States ignored the noble sacrifices of Chinese soldiers during the Korean War."
Although he didn't mention China's involvement in the Korean War, this possibly explains Chinese netizens and fans' outrage. BTS RM statement has become a controversy as it considered insensitive as the Chinese are taking a serious on patriotism
Further, the Chinese netizens and fans condemnation has made some South Korean companies in China deleted or hidden BTS contents. Those big brands are Samsung, Hyundai, and FILA.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China response
On October 12, the Deputy Director of the Foreign Ministry Information Department of the Republic of China, Zhao Li Jian, respond on the matter.
I have noticed the relevant articles and reports, and also the reactions from Chinese netizens. I want to say that we should learn from history, look towards the future, value peace, promote friendship, and these should be our common goals. These are worth us joining hands in hard work. — Zhao Li Jian, on behalf of Foreign Affairs
Netizens reactions to BTS RM Statement controversy at Van Fleet Award
FurtherChinese fans have different responses to the BTS RM statement controversy at the Van Fleet Award. Some of them understand the band, while others insisted that BTS RM's statement is offended.
Weibo users reaction:
- "I can never tolerate matters related to national dignity."
- "In front of the country, there is no idol to chase stars."
- "Country is the biggest attribute; some people who chase stars don't forget this."
- "Dad, you're treating them too highly. There's no need to respond."
Twitter users reaction:
He was talking about Korean American relationship, like how America helped Korea, if it was about Korean China relationship he would have mentioned how China helped Korea. Van fleet award is a Korean American award not korean Chinese.
— Afrah💜 (@afrxh_m) October 12, 2020
BTS upset China and some Chinese netizens when RM mentioned the Korean War (in which China fought on the side of North Korea and the Soviet Union) in the group's acceptance speech for the Van Fleet Award. I really don't think what RM said was wrong, per se.
— Julian Mauricio (@JulianMauricio) October 12, 2020
I just saw the bts's speech for van fleet & i'm not understanding well why fila china & samsung china are cancelling them? RM mentioned the korean war (& that was a bit unnecessary for the speech i admit) but he only mentioned the pain & never sided with only 1 side.
— blue⁷●𖧵 (@yumesoobin) October 11, 2020
However, as the issue is heating up, BigHit Entertainment has not yet responded to the matter.
More to Read about BTS:
- BTS RM 6 Most Inspiring Quotes About Life
- RM Shared His Disappointment over Concert Cancellation through VLIVE
- BTS Profile 2 English Translation: J-Hope, RM, Jimin, and V
- Surprise from BTS: BTS Rolling Paper 2020 of Amazing BTS 7th Anniversary
- BTS Festa 2020: All About BTS Profile 1 English Translation (Group Profile)


text: Cooling of the air, increased air pollution in winter, viral infections may be an additional risk for the heart. Whether we have a healthy heart or heart disease; Let's prepare our heart for winter. Medical Park Antalya Heart Hospital director, Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department. Dr. Hüseyin Okutan also found explanations about what we should do about our heart before winter comes. It is appropriate for the heart patients to prepare themselves for this period before the winter months. First of all, does the patient have heart failure? Is failure treatment related to this regulated? Does he use the medicines at a sufficient dose and time? These need to be reviewed. Patients with coronary heart disease, coronary angiography, balloon stent, or bypass surgery; They have to have their routine checks done and adjust their daily lives according to this period. It should be remembered that a drop in body temperature in cold weather can trigger chest pain called angina and facilitate a heart attack. If we add air pollution and smoking or being in a smoking environment to this situation, the situation becomes more risky. Another risk for those with coronary heart disease in the winter is viral infections such as flu. Approximately one-third of patients who have had a heart attack have a pre-crisis flu infection. Although the exact cause of this is not known, it is reported that during the flu infection, an inflammation develops in the coronary vessels, which is called plaque and narrowing, and this triggers a heart attack. As a result of these viral infections, the immune system is weakened, and other infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis, otitis media become more risky with the condition of the heart patient. Should the heart patient get the flu shot? We recommend heart patients to have a flu vaccine, especially if there is no obstacle. We know that the flu vaccine has not yet been developed, that is, it has been developed against known flu viruses and can prevent flu infection. Therefore, we recommend the flu vaccine in heart patients. Especially if the patient has chronic brochitis or chronic lung diseases called COPD, these vaccines can be life-saving. How should the heart patient be fed in the winter? Should You Use Vitamins? The use of salt should be clarified in the nutrition of heart patients. In our country, 7 times the daily salt need is used. Excess salt leads to water retention in the body and this increases heart failure. Our suggestion is to stop pouring salt into food (including cucumbers, tomatoes) and allow the use of spices. Again, heart patients are recommended to choose a suitable diet considering their blood cholesterol and fat levels. Patients who do not have nutritional problems, can consume enough fruits and vegetables, do not smoke, do not use chronic alcohol, do not need to use vitamins unless they have a special vitamin deficiency. However, if there are deficient vitamins and minarels, it is important for the immune system to complete them by contacting their physicians. It is useful to measure the vitamin D levels of heart patients before winter. Vitamin D deficiency weakens the immune system. Similarly, measuring iron levels is important for these patients. In people with low iron levels, the immune system cannot work well and the chances of getting a flu infection increase. Due to the probiotic effects in the winter preparation period; yogurt, kefir, ayran, linden, sage and enough water consumption are recommended. How should winter exercises be in heart patients? Cardiac patients can be listed as colds, colds and flu, while the most important danger waiting for them when walking or doing sports outdoors in cold weather. It is important for these patients to protect themselves and not to be sick, especially in cold weather. However, this should not be perceived as quitting exercise. It is also important to walk and play in closed areas, in a windless, sheltered place. Not exercising because it is cold can cause weight gains.


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Don Knoedel Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to graduates of Iowa high schools with preference given to graduates of Iowa City High School and Iowa City West High School. Recipients should at least be a sophomore in the College of Engineering.
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Hamas' 'March of Return' In Gaza
For more than seven weeks Hamas in Gaza has again been trying to mobilise public opinion in the world against Israel by organising a 'Great March of Return' which has been billed as a 'peaceful protest' along the Israeli border by Hamas and a significant part of the media.
The goal of this 'Great March of Return' was to 'liberate Palestine' Hamas leaders announced at the outset of the violence. More than 116 Palestinian Arabs died in the weekly protests which were, in fact, nothing more than violent attempts to infiltrate Israel in order to carry out terror attacks against Israelis.
How do we know?
Hamas members and residents of Gaza have informed us about the true goals of the 'demonstrations'. The same informants said Hamas even forced children and women to participate in the violence which reached a peak on Monday, 14 May when 62 Palestinian Arabs, among them 53 members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, died in violent confrontations with the IDF.
At the beginning of April, a bus company owner in Gaza told the Israeli authorities that Hamas arrested and jailed bus drivers who refused to ferry Palestinian Arabs to the border protests. Later, Hamas co-founder Mahmoud al- Zahar, during an interview with Al- Jazeera, reacted miffed when his interviewer suggested the protest was 'peaceful' and emphasised the armed struggle against Israel was still 'developing'.
At about the same time, a captured Hamas terrorist explained on video how Hamas forces women and children to enter the frontline during the attempts to infiltrate Israel.The man explained that Hamas organised the violence to prevent a revolt against the organisation in Gaza where the situation is deteriorating by the day not because of the so-called siege but because of Hamas' mismanagement of public affairs and an internal struggle between the PA and the terrorist organisation.
Hamas tells women and children to go forward in the frontline of the violent protests because "the (Israeli) army doesn't shoot women and children," the man said. "People (in Gaza) wear out and are fed up, and I am one of those people," the man told the Israeli authorities.
Another Palestinian Arab resident of Gaza told the Washington Post (WaPo) the real reason for the protests along the Israeli border is to infiltrate Israel and "to do whatever is possible, to kill, throw stones". "Young men carried large knives and said they wanted to kill Jews on the other side of the fence," WaPo reported.
Then, Hamas leader Salah Bardawil reacted in a televised interview to a question about the violence along the Israeli border on 14 May, when 62 Palestinian Arabs died during attempts to breach the security fence and to infiltrate Israel. "Of the 62 people 'martyred' 50 were Hamas," Bardawil said after Islamic Jihad had announced three of its members had also died during the same confrontation with the IDF.
IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus posted the clip with the interview on his Facebook page and wrote "Take his word for it. This was no peaceful protest." Bardawil's claim was later supported by the usual publication of 'martyr announcements'by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Another under-reported fact was the torching of the Keren Shalom border crossing by Hamas operatives. The terminal which is the main gateway for the delivery of humanitarian goods, commercial supplies, gas and fuel to Gaza was set on fire three times during the violent protests and caused a temporary shut-down of the crossing. IDF engineers were the ones who succeeded to restore the supply of fuel and gas to Gaza after the U.N. declared an emergency situation in the poverty- stricken enclave in southern Israel.
Israel recently decided to change its approach toward the violent protests along the border with Gaza and warned Hamas leaders they would be subject to a renewed assassination policy if the violence didn't stop. The Israeli army also adjusted its strategy in order to quell the violence and the attempts to torch fields and Israeli communities in the vicinity of Gaza by using kites with explosive devices or Molotov cocktails.
The IDF and IAF repeatedly attacked Hamas terror infrastructure deep into the Gaza Strip and also destroyed newly constructed terror tunnels. IDF volunteers, meanwhile, neutralised the kite terror threat by using small drones which downed the kites before they could reach Israel.It didn't deter Hamas from carrying out new attempts to infiltrate Israel and to stage new terror attacks.
On Tuesday 22 May, Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel and set a deserted IDF outpost for snipers on fire.The Israeli army responded by shelling a Hamas position in the vicinity of the border and by attacking naval vessels which were preparing for a terror attack in Israel via the sea.
To alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, Egypt has now finally decided to open the Rafah border crossing in northern Sinai at least during the month-long Ramadan fast.The closure of the Rafah crossing was a collective punishment for Hamas' assistance to Islamic State in the Sinai Peninsula. In 2017 the crossing was open for just 29 days.
Thousands of Palestinian Arabs are now preparing to leave the Gaza Strip in order to build up a better life in different parts of the world according to the Wall Street Journal.


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For the June 6, 2019 graduation issue, and in honor of Pride Month, the Nexus asked graduating UC Santa Barbara students who identify as LGBTQIA+ to share how their college experiences have been affected by their identities.
The Nexus hopes to provide a platform — in this issue and in future ones — for LGBTQIA+ students at UCSB to share their lived realities on this campus.
Two of those responses can be seen below:
Ángel A. Valdenegro:
In June 2017, the city of Philadelphia raised its rainbow flag high for its first annual Pride Kickoff. The pride flag fluttered in the Philadelphia air, championing the experiences of millions of TLGBQ+* members across the world. It harkened to the activism that got us here and to the activism to come.
But the difference that this flag had as it marched through the streets of Philadelphia and through the many streets after that are the two stripes that adorned it on top. One black and one brown—an innocuous reminder that queerness is woven into more colors than just one.
Being here at UCSB has proven to me that I am those stripes. Let me explain.
My college experience has pushed and pulled, expanded and contracted, championed and sequestered the many identities that constitute me. In some contexts, my brownness is celebrated. My native tongue expresses itself freely and without harassment. I can wear rainbow buttons happily and without danger.
But in other contexts, as a lot of us have come to realize, we have to push aside who we are for an identity that is more immediate and palatable. We have to relegate our life experiences to just business or to whatever the sign on the door says.
At some point, many of us have felt the sting from the relegation I'm talking about.
When you're struggling to make ends meet that week, you probably don't want to tell your professor. Why make it about you?
When you're doing science, you're not a woman; you're a scientist. Why does it have to be about gender?
When you're an academic, you're not a person of color; you're an academic. Why do you have to make it about race?
When you're a non-traditional student, you're just a student. Why are you different?
And this kind of thinking is dangerous when we ignore the disparities and disadvantages that might exist in our settings. It is impossible to support one another if we do not understand the situations we exist in. I can't save you from drowning if I refuse to acknowledge you're underwater.
Because of that, being a person of color fighting behind the rainbow flag used to mean leaving our brownness at the door with the umbrellas. It meant fighting for a movement that never really promised to help those in the intersection of being a person of color and queer. (And don't even get me started on how much more we need to advocate for trans people.)
So the wisdom that our queer brothers, sisters and non-binary siblings in Philadelphia reminded us of that June is the diverse nature of being. That one descriptor does not fit all. We are not just gay. We are not just queer. Those words are just adjectives among a multiplicity of others.
So this Pride, go celebrate the diverse nature of being queer — heck, even the diverse nature of just being human. And even if you're not queer, I invite you to turn to the person next to you and appreciate them for the depth of who they are.
Go fight for each other. Celebrate one another.
*I did that on purpose
Ángel A. Valdenegro is a graduating queer Latino physics major who wants you to google Kayden Clarke, Tamika Washington and Chynal Lindsey.
Being Invisibly Queer: by Kylie George
For those who have been by my side throughout every one of my phases in college (*cough cough Nexites cough cough*), y'all know all about my various dick-scapades: From the Night of Three to fucking a random dude I met at a bus stop, my thirst for peen is never quenched.
Possibly the craziest thing I've ever done to date, however, is willingly enter into a healthy, committed relationship for the last year and some change. Shocker: This person has a penis. Therefore, my relationship will appear heterosexual to the average stranger for (hopefully) the rest of my life.
However, this staunch dedication to cock has caused some problems for me throughout my time at UCSB, if not from external sources then from my own internal thought processes.
I constantly questioned — and sometimes still question — my validity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community because before sophomore year of college, I had never acted on any of my feelings toward various women in my life to whom I felt attracted. I felt like the only way for me to prove to both myself and others that my bisexuality was a valid self-descriptor was by experiencing reciprocal sex with a woman.
I wasn't even completely out until my sophomore year of college and, even still, I haven't directly told my mom yet (if you're reading this, Mom, hey hello hi, I'm bi!).
For my entire first year of college, I thought that people in my dorm hall would be made uncomfortable with the fact that I'm attracted to girls, so I kept my identity on the down low. It didn't help that I was ultra-paranoid about the way people perceived me and if they liked me or not because of my — and I say this literally — crippling anxiety. I was also affected by the perceived lack of a queer community on campus, so I thought being out would not be accepted by the majority of UCSB students or faculty, thus further encouraging me to beat down a large part of who I was and still am.
Not until I joined a sorority (Tri Delta, R.I.P.) did I feel comfortable openly sharing my deep attraction to that güd pu$$. Sure, it helped that over the summer I saw a psychiatrist and got put on a pretty high dose of Prozac to help with my anxiety, but I truly feel that I began publicly identifying as queer because of the amazing queer women I met in Tri Delta.
I'm fully aware of how sratty this next sentence is going to sound, but hear me out: My Big really inspired me to embrace a large facet of my identity by sharing her own story and her various struggles that come with being gay. From bringing me down from a panic attack brought on by being pretty publicly sexually assaulted to opening my eyes to the awesome (and very present) LGBTQ+ community on campus, I owe this woman a lot.
My journey to self-acceptance did not conclude at the beginning of sophomore year, though. I mean, what am I? Fucking Molly Ringwald in "The Breakfast Club"???? Good guess, but not quite. I still have to exist after the happily-ever-after.
Incidentally, though, I ended up sleeping with a woman for the first time shortly after this life-changing epiphany, and it left me with a bag filled with mixed feelings.
I took her home from a frat party (wearing a huge sweatshirt, pajama bottoms and fuzzy socks with my Birks, no less), and the deed was done. The only problem was that afterward, I didn't feel like I proved anything to anybody by doing it. The encounter felt just as empty as the billionth dick I sucked dry the week prior, and I ended up feeling like I had an even feebler claim to membership in the queer community than I did before.
Since that night, I have not slept with another woman, and at this point I may never get to. Don't get me wrong; my current partner is more than I could ever ask for in a lifelong companion.
I guess I'm still worried about how others perceive the image I put out into the world, which is dumb and I should stop that right now, but emotions don't work that way. I want it to be apparent that I'm queer and not just lying about it to get attention, but I'm struggling with finding a way other than tattooing "QUEER" on my forehead.
A friend was talking to me the other day about being bisexual in college, and she expressed a lot of frustration for the girls who identify as "bi-curious" because they give "real" bisexual women a bad image. I couldn't help but think about the ease with which I could be grouped in with the former group, and I felt so invalidated. I'm not saying the friend was talking about me or even that I agree with their statement (which I very much don't), but I realized in that moment that I still don't feel deserving of the label "queer" or "bisexual."
I'm learning to embrace my identity and stand up when people comment on my "invisible queerness" brought on by my love for my heterosexual male partner, but I still have a long way to go to where I really feel like I can appropriately consider myself queer.


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Gabriel Wortman wife leaving him may have been Novia Scotia shooting motive as wife and her boyfriend were initially targeted before random murders- with 18 killed.
New details surfaced Monday in Nova Scotia's mass shooting, including how the denturist apparently first killed his ex and her new boyfriend — and dragged a female Mountie from her car before gunning her down her execution-style.
Police sources told the Toronto Sun that the death toll — now at 18 — may rise since Canadian killer denture-fitter Gabriel Wortman set fire to homes along the way.
'There could be more victims', a source told the Toronto Sun. 'There were burned homes that have not been searched.'
Wortman — a local 51-year-old denturist whose business was at least temporarily shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic — planned his rampage in intricate detail, apparently starting Saturday night, first taking out his ex and her beau, police sources told the Sun.
Wortman — who had been obsessed with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police since high school, wore an RCMP uniform and drove around in a decommissioned cop car for part of his siege.
'He's been planning this for awhile,' a source said.
Portapique denturist obsessed with policing, struggled w/ alcohol
Atlantic Denture Clinic shooter fascinated by guns
Why? Nova Scotia gunman dead after disguised as policeman, killing sixteen
Denturists victims would have trusted him:
Wortman, who neighbors told the Globe and Mail was a millionaire but who struggled with alcohol, drove around to local homes in the town of Portapique or pulled drivers over before killing them, officials said.
He appears to have started out with 'an initial motivation' that 'turned to randomness,' RCMP Commissioner Brenda Luck told the CBC.
Wortman appeared to slaughter most of his targets at random, but police sources told the Toronto Sun the first two victims were the gunman's ex-wife and her new boyfriend. It remained unclear when the denturist's wife left him and became involved with her new lover and whether this is what set him off.
A source told the Sun that Wortman's victims 'would have trusted him' when they first saw him in a police uniform.
Those killed included 'a mom and dad [shot dead] in front of their own children,' a police source told the Sun.
Portman set fire to some abodes and vehicles as he murdered people in a 30-mile radius and over 14 hours, authorities said.
He also set his own house on fire, police said.
RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year veteran of Canada's famed police force, at one point rammed her cruiser into Wortman's vehicle to try to stop him, sources said.
Wortman then 'shot her in the chest with a bunch of rounds,'' the source said.
Then he 'pulled her out of the car and executed her point-blank … took her gun and [ammo], burned his own car and took her car,' the source added.
Wortman was finally cornered at a gas station in the nearby tiny town of Enfield and took out what is believed to have been Stevenson's gun before being shot dead in a hail of police bullets, the source said.


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Women Totally Dominated Amazon's Bestseller List
Being a woman in the often-sexist publishing industry can feel pretty disheartening, so it's all kinds of amazing to discover that women wrote nine of the 10 all-time bestsellers, according to Amazon. The bookselling giant released their top 20 bestselling books over the last 20 years, and women dominated — making up nearly three-quarters of the overall list, and the vast majority of the top 10. So while we're repeatedly told by publishers that only male authors are worth reading, it turns out not only is this incredibly sexist, it's not even a little bit true.
Over the last two decades, the most bought book on Amazon has been Fifty Shades of Grey. And although it may not be the most feminist book, Fifty Shades is still written by a woman, for women, with the express purpose of letting women indulge in their own sexuality. And that's the most-sold book in 20 years! That's pretty incredible, if you ask me. The two sequels also made the top 10, right under the entire Hunger Games trilogy — a series about a badass woman who manages to fight like a boss, start a revolution, and fall in love all at the same time. The next three books on the list are Gone Girl (a feminist thriller which single-handedly dismantled the sexist "cool girl" trope), The Help (a book with almost no male characters at all), and Unbroken (a true story which proves that women can write about the male experience every bit as powerfully as the men can).
You may by now have noticed a rather obvious female author I haven't mentioned. J.K. Rowling came in surprisingly low at #16, which says a lot about the effect of e-books. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was one of only two books to make the list that were released before Kindle's launch — and only by a matter of months. Even the phenomenal sales of the earlier Harry Potter books weren't enough to outsell the e-books, which is pretty crazy.
But before you get too excited, notice that not one of the books on this top 20 list were written by people of color. The lack of diversity in publishing is pretty outrageous, so the fight for equality in the industry is far from over. But for now, women are writing the most popular books in the world, and this, at least, is one victory worth celebrating!
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Kota Tinggi Transportation
It can be difficult to know how to get around in an unfamiliar place. Here are the best ways to get from one point to the next in Kota Tinggi, Malaysia.
Senai-Desaru Expressway
The Sungai Johore bridge is the longest bridge in Malaysia. It cuts the driving time from the first causeway to Desaru by an hour and a half, and helps drivers avoid traffic jams.
Ferry Services
The Sebana Cove Ferry service travels from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore to Sebana Cove, Johor. It makes return trips as well. The ferry makes three round trips a day Monday through Saturday and four round trips on Sundays. You can also travel from Changi Point Jetty to Pengerang, Malaysia by small boats available that are known as bumboats. These don't have a set schedule: once the boat has twelve passengers, it makes the hour journey. If you would like to get back after 1 p.m., you may not get a full boat, and you may have to pay the difference in passengers in order to leave.
Public Transport
You can cross into Malaysia from abroad at the Woodlands checkpoint and head past the City Square Mall in Johor for public transit options. If you aren't near your destination at the bus stop, you can flag down a taxi. If you are traveling to Desaru, you may want to arrange a pick up with the taxi driver or get their contact information. There are only two local taxi options in Desaru, so you may have a hard time finding transportation if you don't arrange it before hand.
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Meat Grinder Keeps Getting Clogged? Here's What To Do
How often do you clean out your meat grinder?
If you don't, then you might be surprised at how much gunk builds up over time.
And once it gets clogged, it can take hours or even days to unclog it.
Meat grinders are great tools for grinding beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, veal, sausage, etc.
They are also useful for grinding nuts and other foods.
The problem is that they get clogged easily.
This means that you have to spend time cleaning them out.
There are several ways to prevent clogging.
For example, you should always wash your meat grinder thoroughly before using it.
Also, you should regularly check the blade area for food particles.
Finally, you should remove the hopper cap after each use
Other meat grinder collections:
Meat grinders are used to cut up meats into smaller pieces. This is done to make the meat easier to handle and to ensure that the meat is evenly ground. A meat grinder is usually attached to a stand mixer or other heavy duty equipment. It consists of two parts; the hopper and the cutter. The hopper holds the meat while the cutter cuts it into smaller pieces.
There are many different types of meat grinders available today. Most of these grinders are designed to fit onto a stand mixer or similar piece of equipment. These grinders are very easy to clean and maintain. However, if you are looking for something that is not only easy to clean but also looks good, you should consider buying a meat grinder from a professional butcher shop.
3 Reasons Why Your Meat Grinder Keep Getting Clogged
When using a meat grinder, it is important to know how to properly clean it. Many people think that cleaning the meat grinder is a difficult task. In reality, it is quite easy to clean. Here are three reasons why your meat grinder keeps getting clogged.
1 Food particles get stuck in the holes of the cutter.
2 Food particles get stuck between the cutter and the hopper.
3 Food particles get stuck on the cutter blades.
Sinew and other connective tissue is found in many parts of the body. It is used to attach muscles to bones and tendons to ligaments. It is also used to hold organs together. The sinews are attached to bone by Sharpey's fibers. These fibers are strong and help provide stability to the joints.
Improper maintenance
Overstuffed sinew is usually caused by improper cleaning of the equipment. Improper cleaning of the equipment results in accumulation of dirt and debris in the equipment. This leads to clogged filters and poor performance of the equipment.
How To Deal With A Clogged Meat Grinder
If you notice any blockage in the meat grinder, you need to clean it immediately. Cleaning the meat grinder is very easy if you follow these steps. First, remove the blade from the motor shaft. Then, take off the top cover and remove the screen. Remove the auger and wash it thoroughly with soap and warm water. After washing, dry it completely. Now, put back the blade into the motor shaft and tighten it properly. Put the top cover back on the meat grinder and turn it on. It is recommended to run the machine for about 30 minutes after turning it on.
Step 1: Disassemble your grinder
Step 2: Wash the parts with soap and water
Step 3: Dry the parts with paper towel
Step 4: Reassemble the grinder
Pro Tips To Prevent Meat Grinder From Clogging
Step 1: Remove the meat from the package and place it into a bowl.
Step 2: Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Mix well.
Why is my meat grinder not grinding?
Meat grinders get clogged because of the buildup of material in the feed chute. This is caused by the accumulation of fat, bone fragments, and other debris from the animal being processed. Meat grinders are designed to remove these materials from the meat, but if the chute becomes blocked, the meat will not pass through the grinder properly. To prevent this problem, periodically clean the meat grinder using a wire brush or toothbrush. Make sure to thoroughly clean the area around the grinding mechanism, as well as the interior of the feed chute.
How do you store a meat grinder?
Meat grinders are used to grind meats into smaller pieces for various uses. Meat grinders are usually powered by electricity and are available in different sizes. A meat grinder is a very useful tool because it allows you to cut down on the time required to process meat. It is important to know how to operate a meat grinder properly.
How do you reset a meat grinder?
You don't need to oil a meat grinder but if you do, it helps prevent the blade from sticking. To oil a meat grinder, simply put vegetable oil into the top of the grinder and turn the handle until the blades begin turning. Once the blades are moving freely, stop turning the handle and let the oil drip down into the bottom of the grinder. This process takes about 2 minutes.
Do you oil a meat grinder?
A meat grinder is a very useful tool for any kitchen. It is used to grind meats into smaller pieces for easier handling. A meat grinder works by forcing the material through a rotating blade. The blades cut the meat into smaller pieces. Meat grinders are available in different sizes and shapes depending on how finely you wish to chop your meat. For instance, if you want to chop your meat into fine pieces, you can get a meat grinder with finer blades. However, if you want to get a meat grinder that chops your meat into larger chunks, you can go for a meat grinder with coarser blades.
Why is my meat grinder not working?
A meat grinder is a very useful tool for any kitchen. It allows you to grind meats into smaller pieces, making it easier to handle. Meat grinders are available in different sizes and shapes. A meat grinder can be used to grind beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry, fish, game, sausage, bacon, ham, and other types of meat.
Why does my meat grinder keep getting clogged?
Meat grinders are used to cut meat into smaller pieces. It works by using a rotating blade to chop the meat into fine particles. This process is called comminution. Meat grinders are available in different sizes and shapes depending on the type of meat being ground. For instance, if you are grinding beef, you will need a meat grinder with a larger diameter.


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Gires, Usup and Asmat, Ahmad and Matsuoka, Kazumi and Po, Teen Lim and Chui, Pin Leaw (2012) Biology, ecology and bloom dynamics of the toxic marine dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense. Harmful Algae, 14. pp. 301-312.
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It has been 40 years since the first recorded toxic bloom of Pyrodinium bahamense occurred in Papua New Guinea in 1972. Subsequently this species has increased in importance as a paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin (PSTs) producer in several regions of the world, especially in the Indo-west Pacific. P. bahamense is a thecate tropical/subtropical euryhaline dinoflagellate. Available data indicate that it forms blooms only in waters of 20 psu or higher salinity and at temperatures above 20 8C. It is monospecies with two varieties, namely var. compressum and var. bahamense. For many years it was widely accepted that only var. compressum is toxic and is limited to the tropical Pacific while var. bahamense is nontoxic and is limited to the tropical Atlantic. It is now known, however, that there are at least two locations where the varieties co-occur and it has also been proven that var. bahamense in Florida waters also produce PST. P. bahamense has a life cycle typical of many dinoflagellates. It has a heterothallic sexual cycle that produces a large spiny spherical resting cyst. The toxicity profile of P. bahamense is also very simple with most isolates producing only dc-STX, STX, neoSTX, B1 and B2 toxins. Further studies are needed in order to resolve the varietal status of the species and also to understand the environmental factors that determine its toxicity and bloom dynamics.
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Global Change Biology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd There is growing international interest in better managing soils to increase soil organic carbon (SOC) content to contribute to climate change mitigation, to enhance resilience to climate change and to underpin food security, through initiatives such as international '4p1000' initiative and the FAO's Global assessment of SOC sequestration potential (GSOCseq) programme. Since SOC content of soils cannot be easily measured, a key barrier to implementing programmes to increase SOC at large scale, is the need for credible and reliable measurement/monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) platforms, both for national reporting and for emissions trading. Without such platforms, investments could be considered risky. In this paper, we review methods and challenges of measuring SOC change directly in soils, before examining some recent novel developments that show promise for quantifying SOC. We describe how repeat soil surveys are used to estimate changes in SOC over time, and how long-term experiments and space-for-time substitution sites can serve as sources of knowledge and can be used to test models, and as potential benchmark sites in global frameworks to estimate SOC change. We briefly consider models that can be used to simulate and project change in SOC and examine the MRV platforms for SOC change already in use in various countries/regions. In the final section, we bring together the various components described in this review, to describe a new vision for a global framework for MRV of SOC change, to support national and international initiatives seeking to effect change in the way we manage our soils.
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Smith P, Soussana JF, Angers D, Schipper L, Chenu C, Rasse DP, Batjes NH, van Egmond F, McNeill S, Kuhnert M, Arias‐Navarro C. How to measure, report and verify soil carbon change to realize the potential of soil carbon sequestration for atmospheric greenhouse gas removal. Global Change Biology. 2020 Jan;26(1):219-41.
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The Frederick Police Department arrest Trotez J. Leonard for various crimes in the area of W. All Saints St.
On 04/19/16 at approximately 1915 Hrs Leonard was located by police in the area of W. All Saints St possessing an open alcoholic beverage in a public place. Officers attempted to cite Leonard for the offense. During the course of the contact Leonard littered in front of officers. This prompted the officers to place Leonard under arrest. Leonard resisted the officer's efforts to place him under arrest. Officers had to deploy OC spray as well as a TASER to eventually secure Leonard. During the course of the altercation Leonard struck one of the officers in the face with a closed fist. This activity drew the attention of a large crowd that was attending a service in close proximity to the arrest. The crowd was acting in a disorderly manner, yelling and shouting obscenities toward the officers. Due to the large crowd and potential for civil unrest the Frederick Police Department requested the assistance of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office as well as the Maryland State Police. After a short time and once Leonard was removed from the area the crowd dissipated and no additional arrests were made.
Case report #: 16-027090Arresting officer: OFC Aaron GregwareCompleting release: Sgt. Paul BeliveauArrestee: Leonard J. Leonard Charges: Intentionally causing physical injury to LEO Littering Resisting lawful arrest2nd degree assault Disorderly conduct


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MyMaths is an interactive online teaching and homework subscription service for schools that aims to build pupil engagement and consolidate maths knowledge. Subscriptions to MyMaths are available for both primary and secondary schools. A MyMaths subscription includes interactive resources, online homework tasks, an Assessment Manager to help set tasks and review results, and booster packs aimed at helping students cross challenging grade boundaries. The activities use randomly-generated numbers to encourage re-use and ongoing practice. Results can be seen within the Assessment Manager with a traffic-light system which allows teachers to see, at a glance, whether a student is on track to reach their goal. Access to the site is available for parents to allow them to review their child's progress. A primary subscription includes resources from Year 1 through to Year 6. A secondary subscription includes resources from Level 2 of the National Curriculum through to A-Level.
The intervention is an online service.
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Coaching is usually thought of as a one-on-one process, where an individual has the opportunity to develop in their career by working with an Executive Coach. Although the typical coaching approach has many benefits, in a time when countless employees have paused working together face-to-face it is crucial to implement interactivity and teamwork whenever possible. If you want to develop your employees to the next level, while also reaping the benefits of driving interactivity in these online times, then consider Team Coaching.
What is Team Coaching?
Team Coaching ultimately aims to develop each employees' skill set while improving collaboration, feedback, and culture. Unlike other group developmental activities, such as conflict training, team coaching mainly focuses on employee skill development rather than team dynamics. However, by working on these skills in a group setting, team coaching also can improve employee interaction and create a culture of teamwork. Assessments are also used to provide valuable insight to participants, as well as expedite the learning and development process. Some of the commonly used assessment devices include 360 degree feedback, team functioning reports (e.g., Lencioni), and behavioral style assessments (e.g., DISC).
How Does Team Coaching Work?
Each team consists of 5-8 employees. The team can include employees who already work closely together or employees who do not typically interact with each other. The team meets once a month for approximately six months, along with a few additional sessions in the beginning. During these sessions, the teams will work together to solve problems through facilitated discussions. This includes sharing challenges, identifying solutions, creating action plans, and completing skill building activities. In between sessions, employees will have the opportunity for one-on-one feedback and working individually with a coach to focus on their own skill building. Below is our model with more information on this process:
Benefits of Team Coaching in a Virtual World
Fostering a shared organizational culture without employees being in the office is one of the many challenges of today's virtual world. Since team coaching involves identifying high-level organizational challenges and working together to come up with solutions, this helps align the culture around the big picture and encourages a culture of development and teamwork. Although not physically being around coworkers can pose a challenge to employees interacting with each other, this is actually a great opportunity for employees to get to know co-workers they may not have interacted with much in the past. One of the greatest benefits of team coaching is the ability to strategically create teams. Whether that be to rekindle coworkers who used to work closely together, or to foster new relationships with employees who do not typically work on the same projects, it is important to create opportunities for increased interaction. In this virtual world, Team Coaching is an effective way to:
Improve teamwork
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Increase interactivity
Strengthen relationships
Align employees around key challenges
Define organizational culture
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TWO PEOPLE HAVE been arrested over recent English Channel migrant crossings.
Since October Britain has seen a surge in small boat arrivals carrying asylum seekers predominantly from Iran and also Syria, with scores of people detained over the Christmas holiday period.
Authorities apprehended 539 people crossing the Channel last year, with 80 percent making the journey in the last three months of 2018, according to the Home Office.
Yesterday the UK's National Crime Agency announced that two men had been arrested in Manchester – a 33-year-old Iranian national and a 24-year-old British man – on suspicion of arranging the illegal movement of migrants across the English Channel and into the United Kingdom.
Britain announced earlier this week that it will deploy two border patrol ships in the Channel in response to a surge in migrants crossing from France in dinghies.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid said the Border Force ships would balance protecting human life with protecting Britain's borders.
In December, around 230 people tried to make the 33-kilometre journey from France to Britain, Javid said.
The attempts, chiefly by Iranian nationals, to cross one of the world's busiest shipping lanes have been made in dinghies and other small craft.
Yesterday Javid questioned if the asylum seekers were genuinely fleeing persecution — drawing immediate criticism from asylum advocates.
During a visit to the southeastern English port town of Dover, where unauthorised arrivals have spiked, he questioned why people had not already claimed asylum in continental Europe.
"A question has to be asked: if you are a genuine asylum seeker, why have you not sought asylum in the first safe country that you arrived in?" he said.
"Because France is not a country where anyone would argue it is not safe in anyway whatsoever, and if you are genuine then why not seek asylum in your first safe country?", he asked.
Javid's comments were labelled "deeply concerning" by Lisa Doyle, director of advocacy at the Refugee Council charity.
"We are hearing time and again that the conditions in France do not make people feel safe, with migrant camps being razed from the ground and people experiencing violence from the authorities," she said.
It's a shame that the home secretary seems to need reminding that seeking asylum is a right and the UK has an obligation to assess claims fairly and grant protection to those who need it.
© – AFP 2019, additional reporting by Nicky Ryan


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9-4-2019 - 19-10-2018 EBR 1190RX chrash repair engine rotation, Buell XB12SS indicators and right side airscoop
testing head light.. very nice
taking the clutch slave cylinder to the new cover.. t
if you wonder why it pulls so hard.. o-rings seals, while oberon uses 2 hydraulic piston seals
marking up
and mounted
new crush rings
and plate glued on
the end tips on the bike where just pieces off pipe
these look allot better
crap.... i tried to bend it a little .. should know better.. will continue first.. i think i need to order more ?
duct will fit.. and if needed i an use a long srew and spacer if needed .. if the OEM spacer takes as long as the rest of the parts :-(
anyway nice contruction.... head shield.. runs up to the cylinder head.. replacing this engine needs to come down.. i will try to rotate first ( for me also a learning curve here )
first take exhaust off , idler wheel out
to get to the exhaust screw
exhaust ... aka Lumpy piece of iron
the air ducts guides of
overflow bottle , i believe with a common failure.. the tab breaking of. will glue it on
stone guards of
air duct out ? ok this is way longer than the 1125 one .. front wheel needs to come out
sutch fun... mounting bracket screws behind exhaust pipes
ok no haning about... rotate the engine and we see what come accros
front wheel out.. 2010 model dust seals and spacer ring used in the front wheel
air guide comes out now
losening the mid engine bolts
short side stap to mount some indicators
flyscreen of
slotted nut and rings... not really help full as i dropped theme 3 time
lyning up
putting LED relais in
need to switch the feed and ground for this relais
euro headers 2008 - up right scoops can be a pain , old one out
but this one is very nice , and comes with heat isolation so the glasfiber douse not cook
turn int over the header pipe
rear indicators loose
new ones on with some heat shrink tube to make it nice
and front brake pads.. can be done with the wheel in place.. needs to be a little inbetween spokes
you can take the pads out when you have loosened the caliper bolts
new pads and easy on the brakes to seat the pads
ok on with the 1190.. lets have a look under the cover
Ok... that looks messy ;-0
intake air temp sensor in a better place than 1125
fuel vapour feed back ?
taking not how fixed
airfilter , also durt catcher
and freaking small btw
finding the cables
and best way to go forward
injector lines loose
unscrewing tthe trottle bodies
to get to the last 2 connectors and loosen the throttle cables
now the cable harness can go out
whoop ... alway nice to see the valves looking in the intake
the airbox and intake flange are one .. so these need to come off to
vacuum hose to the clutch membrame
air box out
the beast in full monty
ok front loose
rear loose
and loosen the rear pedal set / cables
ok.. engine down.. looks good
not down fully
2 nut off , 2 to go
o2 sensor out.. it was already loose !
bike is still about brand new
who made this..these bikes are very labour intensive
loosenen the electrics in the tail to rotate a little more
heat shiield out
the front tab broke
last 2 nuts
and magic turn and twist and the rear header is out
now to weld the tab back on


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Peel (no pith) from 2 Meyer Lemons
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In a pot of cold water, add the peel and bring to a boil. Discard the water and add new cold water and bring it to a boil again. Repeat this two more times (a total of four) to remove any bitterness.
Boil the beet matchsticks for 3 minutes to soften them a bit.
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If you are one of those who reveled in demise of the original Beetle, we have bad news for you! An American company called iCon is about to bring it back, but this time as an electric car.
Whether you hate or love the Beetle, there is no doubt that it is an iconic car. So it was the obvious choice for iCon Electric Vehicle Group. They are going to reintroduce some of the world's most famous and iconic models as electric vehicles. Pretty cool idea, but not a particularly good start with the Beetle!
They call this Beetle the the iCon Type B, and are going to acquire the same tooling used to build the original car in Mexico until 2003. Like the original Volkswagen the iCon Type B will be an air-cooled, rear (electric) motored, rear wheel drive vehicle. Sharing the same platform as the iCon Type B, future models of iCon Electric Vehicles include the Type G (Volkswagen Karman Ghia), Type 356 (Porsche 356), and Type 550 (Porsche 550 Spyder).
iCon says the Type B will have a price of under $20,000. That to be honest sounds a bit optimistic. and so does the company's hope in raising up to $1B through "crowd funding":
"That's 'B' as in billion, like the inaugural Type B model" the company official professes. "A billion dollars is less than what was written off in the recent bailout of an American car manufacturer. If every man, woman and child contributed to rebuilding the Made in USA brand through iCon Electric Vehicles as an example, the ticket is less than the price of a latte, or $3,20 per head."
UPDATE: Turns out this project, and the iCon company itself, do not exist as such! We featured the article here based on the press release they sent us a week ago, but now, and despite the great interest people have shown to it, the company's website and Facebook page have disappeared and nobody has heard of them since. Fox News was particularly interested in this, and conducted an investigation to find out more. They came to this conclusion: iCon does not exist.


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Fan Events Surround CMA Fest
CMA Music Festival officially runs June 10-13, but events for fans start as early as June 8. Here's a run-down of some of the events sent to MusicRow. If you would like your event to be listed, please email email@example.com.
••The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has special programming on the docket. During June 8-13, Museum visitors will be able to attend autograph signings and/or performances featuring some of country music's most popular artists. Live from the Museum Store, Presented by CMT, will include autograph signings with Dierks Bentley, Diamond Rio, Danny Gokey, Jake Owen, Josh Turner and Trisha Yearwood, and a performance by and autograph signing with Cherryholmes. The Museum will also present a special Songwriter Session with Jeffrey Steele. Details at www.countrymusichalloffame.org.
•• City of Hope's 20th annual Celebrity Softball Challenge will be June 7 at 7 p.m. at Greer Stadium in Nashville. Playing for the "After MidNite with Blair Garner" team are Keith Anderson, MLB's Ben Broussard, Chuck Wicks, David Nail, Joe Nichols, Josh Thompson, Luke Bryan, comedienne Melissa Peterman, JP Dumont of the Nashville Predators, CMT's Katie Cook as emcee, Mike Gossin and Rachel Reinart of Gloriana, Randy Montana, Savannah Jack, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ken Amato and Donnie Nickey of the Titans, Vince Gill and Whitney Duncan. Grand Ole Opry team players include Brian Lambert as coach, Carrie Underwood, Cheyenne Kimball and Tom Gossin of Gloriana, Craig Morgan, Colt Ford, Felix Cavaliere, Jaron & the Long Road to Love, Jason Aldean, Wade Belak of the Nashville Predators, Julianne Hough, Justin Moore, Mallary Hope, GAC's Storme Warren as emcee, The Band Perry, Titans Courtland Finnegan and Justin Gage, Trailer Choir and Two Foot Fred. Tickets ($20) are available at www.ticketmaster.com. An online auction is at www.auctionsforhope.org.
••The Porter Wagoner Memorial Artists & Anglers Fishing Tournament is set for Tuesday, June 8. Country music artists and celebrities will be paired up with top professional bass anglers for a day of fishing on Nashville's J. Percy Priest Lake. Bobby Bare, Mel Tillis, Ash Bowers, Jeff Cook, Easton Corbin, Andy Griggs, Todd Harrell of Three Doors Down, Wade Hayes, Brice Long, Matt Kennon, Jeremy McComb, Trent Willmon and others are set to participate. The weigh-in will take place at the Music Valley Event Center. In addition, the pre-tournament reception and flood relief party scheduled for Monday, June 7, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., will be at the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in Hendersonville, TN.
••Lynn Anderson and George Hamilton IV will co-host the 31st Sunday Mornin' Country® Celebration at TPAC's James K. Polk Theatre on June 13 at 2:30 pm. The inspirational event will feature performances by Louise Mandrell, Buddy Jewell, Jason Crabb, Gary Morris, T. Graham Brown, a reunion of many original "Hee Haw" cast members, and a musical tribute to the legendary Roy Clark. Tickets are $20 and available at www.TPAC.org or by calling TPAC, 615-782-4040. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for Nashville's Second Harvest Food Bank.
••The R.O.P.E. (Reunion of Proffessional Entertainers) Spectaclur will be Wed. June 9, 7 p.m. at the Al Menah Shriner's Temple in Nashville. It will be hosted by Keith Bilbrey with performances by Lorrie Morgan, Crystal Gayle, John Conlee, Charlie McCoy, Tommy Cash, David Frizzell and more. Adult admission is $20, and children are $10. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to flood relief. For details call Leslie Elliott at (615) 860-9257. Ticket orders can be sent to R.O.P.E., PO Box 2048, Madison, TN 37116.
••Darryl Worley's fan club party is set for Tuesday, June 8 at The Stage on Broadway. Doors open at 11 am, followed by a performance and autograph signing.
Among the other previously announced events are:
June 7
7th Annual CMA Global Artist Party at The Stage On Broadway
Darius Rucker and Friends Benefit Concert for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at Wildhorse Saloon
June 8
7th Annual AristoMedia Global Showcase at The Second Fiddle
Chely Wright's 10th Annual Reading, Writing, and Rhythm Concert at TPAC – James K. Polk Theater
Country Weekly Fashion Show & Concert at Wildhorse Saloon
June 9
2010 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam at Ryman Auditorium
June 12
Grand Ole Opry Fan Fair Matinee featuring Pam Tillis, Mandy Barnett, Mark Chesnutt, and more at Ryman Auditorium


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Lots to see in Firefox 93!
Firefox 93 comes with lots of lovely updates including AVIF image format support, filling of XFA-based forms in its PDF viewer and protection against insecure downloads by blocking downloads relying on insecure connections.
Implementing form filling and accessibility in the Firefox PDF viewer
Last year, during lockdown, many discovered the importance of PDF forms when having to deal remotely with administrations and large organizations like banks. Firefox supported displaying PDF forms, but it didn't support filling them: users had to print them, fill them by hand, and scan them back to digital form. We decided it was time to reinvest in the PDF viewer (PDF.js) and support filling PDF forms within Firefox to make our users' lives easier.


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VW demands billion-euro 'dieselgate' payout from ex-CEO: report
Auto giant Volkswagen is seeking more than a billion euros ($1.2 billion) in damages from ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn over the "dieselgate" emissions cheating scandal, German media reported on Friday.
The sum would be the highest ever claim for damages against a company executive in Germany, according to the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper.
Volkswagen has written to Winterkorn to demand the sum, the bulk of which is likely to be covered by his liability insurance, the report said, without citing its sources.
Volkswagen and a source close to Winterkorn both declined to comment when contacted by AFP.
The Volkswagen group was plunged into crisis in 2015 when it admitted to installing cheating software in 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide to dupe pollution tests.
The scandal, based on allegations from the US Environmental Protection Agency, has so far cost the German car giant more than 30 billion euros ($35 billion) in fines, legal costs and compensation.
VW said in March it would be demanding compensation from Winterkorn, as well as Rupert Stadler, the former head of its Audi division, for "breach of duty" in connection with the affair. The company did not reveal how much it was seeking then.
The amount demanded from Stadler "is expected to be much smaller" than that asked of Winterkorn, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported.
VW accuses Winterkorn of failing to take action from July 2015 to get "immediate and comprehensive" information about the use of the illegal software in vehicles sold in North America between 2009 and 2015.
It also says he "failed in this context to ensure that the questions asked by the US authorities were truthfully and fully answered".
Winterkorn, 73, and four other ex-Volkswagen colleagues are due to go on trial together in Germany on charges of organised commercial fraud and serious tax evasion.
The start of proceedings has been repeatedly pushed back due to the coronavirus pandemic and is now set to start on September 16.
The first senior executive to go on trial over "dieselgate" was Stadler, 58, whose fraud proceedings opened in Munich last year.


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Over 60% of the Fortune 500 companies are already employing AI to improve processes (2019 Fortune survey), and this trend is a rising one. The intent to adopt AI is widespread, no doubt. Still, successful digital transformation happens when you dig deep and get to the core of identifying the business problem to be solved. AI is not about solving broad spectrum problems; it requires a definitive problem statement. How does one arrive at this? Can one problem statement encompass all of the business problems? How does Fractal look past the haze to find value through AI for the client?
Bhaskar Roy from Fractal and Daniel Fagella from Emerj get into an exciting conversation to unravel how to find an AI project that matches the client's actual goal. It involves understanding the client and their business better and then some more.
Some of the key differentiating factors to the process include,
- The business vision and its drivers
Every business has a vision, that's driven by an ecosystem. Understanding that vision better gets one closer to understanding the gaps in the ecosystem. In some cases, AI may not even be the answer, while AI could be the only answer in others - Key problem areas in achieving the goal
A problem statement clearly defines the current state of the issue and its relation to existing systems and processes. This leads to defining the multiple areas that can be improved using AI. - The technical maturity of the company
An HBR article (https://hbr.org/2019/07/building-the-ai-powered-organization) states that only 8% of firms engage in core practices that support widespread AI adoption. An enterprise needs to possess a foundational understanding of AI to deploy it successfully. AI service providers need to gauge this technical maturity and may even have to educate the organization. - The overall decision-making ecosystem and the different players involved
The whole idea of AI is to drive better decisions. That is why it is vital to understand the current decision ecosystem and the multiple internal and external players involved. AI needs to seamlessly merge into the recent decision ecosystem to enhance the process. - Insights from internal AI and analytics team to build upon
Existing data and insights are an excellent place to begin. It helps in narrowing down on a problem - Breaking down the larger AI project into smaller, unified ones
A smaller AI project can be sliced out of the more significant possible project to build trust and provide proof of concept. This sets things snowballing into achieving that big AI goal. When several such projects come together unified, they lead the business towards the intended goal.
Tune in to the podcast for more insights on deep diving beyond the initial brief to establish successful AI deployment.


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Tim Hortons' owner is not happy with its performance.
Traditionally tight-lipped Restaurant Brands International, which also owns Burger King and Popeye's, told investors Tuesday it's about to make major changes at its Canadian-based coffee chain.
"We're not happy with sales growth and overall results at Tim Hortons," CEO Daniel Schwartz said during an earnings conference call.
Shares of Restaurant Brands were up more than 4 percent Tuesday.
While the company reported better-than-expected earnings Tuesday because more diners visited its fast-food restaurants, sales at its coffee chain lagged.
Same-store sales at Tim Hortons fell 0.3 percent during the first quarter. Analysts had expected the brand to post same-store sales growth of 0.7 percent, according to StreetAccount.
Schwartz blamed increased competition in the coffee space as well as negative media coverage of Tim Hortons' reported tensions with some franchisees in Canada over management practices for the slip. The coffee brand has shown softness for several quarters, raising red flags for investors.
Restaurant Brands is facing steep competition from McDonald's, which has been aggressively adding to its dollar menu and offering discounted coffee beverages. Dunkin' Donuts has also doubled down on its value offers, including $2 drinks in the afternoon, and Starbucks has been innovative in its beverage line up in an attempt to lure in customers.
Not to mention, Restaurant Brands has been notoriously media shy.
"We have not historically dedicated much time to media relations to tell our story," Schwartz said on the call. "Unfortunately, this has resulted in the publication of several articles particularly related to Tim Hortons in Canada that mischaracterize our intentions, that often cite inaccurate information and that usually reflect a purposely negative tone dictated by a group of dissident franchisees."
Restaurant Brands has been feuding with some Tim Hortons' franchisees over cost-cutting measures, cash register outages and a 700 million Canadian dollar ($546 million) plan to revamp its restaurants, according to several media reports. The news has hurt guests' perception of the brand, weakening sales, Schwartz said.
To combat this narrative, Schwartz said the company will be looking to be more proactive with its marketing and media relations.
It also hopes to boost sales by improving its mobile app and the quality of its lunch offerings, revamp some locations, and bring in new management.
In December, Restaurant Brands appointed Alex Macedo to the post of president of Tim Hortons. Macedo previously was Burger King's North America president, helping to lead a turnaround of the chain's business.
Burger King reported same-store sales growth of 3.8 percent for the first quarter, higher than the 3.5 percent analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had expected.
During Macedo's stint with BK, the brand was known for delivering quirky menu items, like mac 'n cheese bites and a variety of flavored chicken fries. Schwartz said Tim Hortons plans to introduce new espresso-based beverages and sandwiches. It recently revamped its turkey bacon club and added an artisan grilled cheese sandwich.
Over the next four years, Restaurant Brands will roll out a new restaurant design at Tim Hortons to provide a more natural and modern feel, with Canadian maple tables and new artwork. The company has already opened 10 of these restaurants in Canada.
Schwartz said that response to the new design has been positive, with 75 percent of customers who visited one saying they would be more likely to become repeat visitors.
"I want to re-emphasize that we don't think the current challenges at Tim Hortons can be addressed with a series of short easy fixes," Schwartz said on the call.
Despite Tim Hortons, Restaurant Brands topped analysts' estimates, thanks in part to strength at Burger King and continued growth at Popeye's, which it acquired in February 2017.
Restaurant Brands said it changed its accounting standards at the start of the year to reflect a change in the timing of franchise fee revenue and other items. Under the new standards, the company's net income was $147.8 million, or 59 cents a share, for the three months ended March 31.
Excluding items, Restaurant Brands earned 66 cents per share, beating analysts' average estimate of 56 cents in a Thomson Reuters survey.


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Joining hundreds of Egyptians flying to Russia to watch and cheer for their national team play in the 2018 World Cup, Mohamed Nofal will also be heading there, but with a slightly different mode of transport: his bike.
Along with a group of 10 other cyclists, Nofal started his 5000 kilometers journey from the Pyramids of Giza last week, and is scheduled to reach Russia by June 10. His trip is sponsored by and coordinated with the Egyptian Ministries of Youth and Foreign Affairs.
Speaking to Al Arabiya, Nofal said that he will be heading to Suez and Sharm El Sheikh by bike, then taking a boat to Aqaba in Jordan, then again take his bike from there till Oman.
"I will take a plane from there [Oman] to Greece, then head to Russia with my bike from Athens, passing by all of Europe," he said, adding that he will notifying the Egyptian embassy in each country he visits upon his arrival.
The route chosen by the cyclist will go through Jordan, Iraq, Turkey and once in Eastern Europe he will go through Ukraine, then Romania, Moldova and finally arrive to Russia.
Nofal explained that he ensured he is carrying all the necessary first aid supplies and medicines, as well as coordinating his scheduled routes with organizations and embassies online to ensure he'll be opting for the safest routes.
This is not the first time for Nofal to bike long distances, crossing several countries. Last year, he cycled to Gabon to watch Egypt's national team in the African Cup. During his previous trip he faced several challenges that he said he learnt from to pursue this year's voyage.
Nofal explained that the challenge he is most expecting is the language barriers once he arrives in Eastern Europe.
He plans on raising the Egyptian flag in every country he passes on his journey to the World Cup.
"I hope that Arab teams take the lead in the World Cup and represent Arab football to the world," he added.
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Bodybuilder Ben Chow emerged onto the scene in 2020 and made a lasting impression on the sport despite only performing at a few shows. In a recent Instagram post, Ben Chow reflects on his decision to retire and explained some of the struggles he's delt with throughout his career.
Recognized for his even proportions, Ben quickly made a name for himself in the sport of bodybuilding. He competed at his first NPC show in 2020 at the Texas State Championships where he placed in second. Following his runner-up performance, Ben competed at two more NPC shows the next year. Chow earned the biggest win of his budding career when he took first place at the 2021 Lee Labrada Classic. Before sailing off into retirement, Ben placed in third at the 2021 Texas Classic.
Between 2017-2018, Ben battled a kidney infection that led to sepsis. The road for Ben Chow hasn't been without its challenges. These obstacles largely factored into his decision to step away from actively competing in bodybuilding.
Ben Chow on Retirement: "Redlining My Body Is Just Not A Sensible Strategy"
In a recent post made on Instagram, Ben Chow discussed at length his decision to step away from competitive bodybuilding.
"My time on stage is done.
Something I have spent the last 6-8 months deliberating hard and something that I've battled back and forth with. My love for Bodybuilding and challenging myself burns brighter than ever, but I have to be realistic and honest. I have to recognise where I am at in live, what is important in the long run and where I can add value to those around me.
As many of you know I had a Kidney infection in 2017/18 which progressed to sepsis, this caused a lot of stress and some damage to my Kidney function, which I have spent the last 4 years being very cautious to my approach in Bodybuilding to allow me to continue to push without regressing further. The reality is, being 290Lbs+, taking PEDs and redlining my body is just not a sensible strategy or something I NEED to do. I am in an incredibly fortunate position in both Life and Business and I am now able to accept this and embrace this new path in my life.
This is of course very bitter sweet for me, but I am excited to redirect my time and passion to my Family and clients and be the best man, Husband, Father and coach I possibly can." Ben Chow posted.
According to Chow, he's spent the better part of eight months battling with himself to retire. After healing from a kidney infection, Ben has taken the last four years to cautiously approach the sport again. However, the idea of weighing 290 lbs while taking PEDs isn't something Chow feels he needs to do.
Given the dangers of the sport, Chow is ready to embrace a new path in life. There has been a growing number of deaths in bodybuilding recently. Last year, 2018 Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden died from a heart attack and George "Da Bull" Peterson passed away just days before competing at the 2021 Olympia. Tragedy struck again earlier this week as the untimely passing of the late Cedric McMillan sent shockwaves through the bodybuilding community.
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Chow's window as an active competitor was short, but he walks away from the sport with his health intact. After a brief career as a bodybuilder, Ben Chow is enjoying retirement and will redirect his focus on his family.