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….the park surrounding Dundurn Castle in Hamilton
My granddaughter loves parks and the park surrounding the castle is one of her favourites. She calls it the dinosaur park because the climber has pictures of dinosaurs on it. She's a great climber and loves the slides and swings. She made sure that her Papa got on a swing as well.
In the far corner of the grounds at Dundurn Castle there lies a large, old fashion garden with flowers, fruit trees and vegetables. Some of the produce is used in the kitchen at the castle and the rest is donated to the city food bank. Much of the produce is true to what was grown in the 19th century. The gardeners were very knowledgeable and wonderful to talk to. I learned a great deal.


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As the title says, today I stopped using the Dutch app Peaks. The app was originated by the Dutch bank Rabobank and has been marketed as 'investing with your spare change'.
The app can (only if you are using it in combination with an account at Rabobank) round off each PIN-transaction to the whole digit and put the difference aside to invest in. So, if you buy a coffee for €2,20 Peaks will round up to €3,00 and the 80 cents difference will be set aside. At the end of each week (on Sunday) you get a notification from the app with the amount of money is going to be deducted from your account. You can then stop this transaction if you think it's too much for that week or whatever reason you have.
On the following Monday or Tuesday, the money is then invested in some ETF's (exchange traded funds). You can also choose for one out of four risk profiles: mild, spicy, sharp and hot.
Why did I stop using Peaks?
Sounds nice right? So why did I stop using the app after some months then? Because it is simply not worth it because of the costs. The app is free for the first 3 months, which I used it for, just to see what the fuzz was about. After three months the usage of the app costs 1 euro per month if you have less than 2500 euro invested. Above 2500 euros it costs you 0,5% of the amount you have invested. Next to that there is also the fee you must pay to the funds, usually 0,25% to 0,33%.
Let's take the riskiest profile (hot) to calculate the costs and let's say we put in 30 euros each month. The expected payback for this profile is 6,1% on an annual basis. If you don't pay any fee you will receive around €11,90 in payback after a year. However, you of course do need to pay the fee, starting after 3 months, so 9 euro in total, this will only give you 2,90 after the first year. We did not even incorporate the fees you need to pay to the funds in this calculation!
Some other reasons I stopped using Peaks next to the high costs are the irritating app settings screen and the fact that's it's an app, nothing more, nothing less. I have no idea what happens if I break my phone or if I switch phones or numbers.
I see Peaks as a nice experiment to give young people some more insights in how they can invest their spare change, but nothing more than that. Peaks is not a serious investment for your future, near or far.

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A crisis is brewing in beer. A poor hop harvest and under-supply is threatening the craft beer maker. Demand for such beers remains high. This could see prices for a pint of Puppy's Breath or Smooth Hoperator rapidly rise.
Based on this principle then, why is it that the oil price remains stubbornly low? In short, supply is high and demand is, relatively, subdued.
One reason, given by economist Niels Jensen, is based on the fact that commodities are the single biggest export article of most emerging market countries, many corporates have borrowed a lot in U.S. dollars in recent years and the U.S. dollar on a trade-weighted basis has been very strong more recently. So, servicing the rapidly growing mountain of debt has proven a great deal more expensive than expected. As a result, corporates have been forced to sell their commodities at increasingly deflated prices (and continue to do so).
Added this, after the significant damage that the financial crisis did to the financial system across developed market countries, both banks and their regulators are constantly on their toes to avoid another calamity, and they are now tightening credit conditions in emerging markets. "We are in a bizarre situation. Where common sense would suggest the supply side to cut back when prices fall. Yet, the exact opposite has happened. Suppliers of various commodities (not only oil) have actually increased their supply as prices have fallen – presumably to service their rising debts," says Jensen
Seb Beloe, head of research at sustainable investment firm, Wheb asset management questions whether the oil price is a structural issue, rather than a cyclical blip. "Most financial analysts see it as cyclical with higher oil prices inevitable in the medium-term. Maybe – but there is more than an outside chance that the price declines, particularly in oil, are driven by structurally softening demand," he says.
According to the World Economic Forum, the vast majority of the avoided oil consumption in 2014-15 has come from more efficient transport with the remainder coming from a reduction in miles travelled.
"It may seem outlandish to suggest that the fossil fuel markets are in structural decline, and certainly this is the view of the industry itself. ExxonMobil's recent long-term outlook on energy markets still sees oil as the world's most important energy source in 2040. But we have been here before. In 1900 it would have been difficult to find a car on the streets of New York City, but by 1913 you would have been hard-pressed to find a horse," Beloe observes.
In this day and age, where the perception of brand can beat substance at a tidy profit, could the oil industry take a leaf out of the craft brewing industry's book and get rid of Brent Crude.
'Love Sump - oil for the discerning industrialist.'
Droughts in the US and Europe have led to a 40% decline in the global crop harvest. That's at a time when so-called craft beers, which rejoice in names like Blind Pig and Hop Zombie, are enjoying a surge in popularity. Craft beers use around six times more hops than conventional lager.


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Xiaomi JIMMY Handheld Wireless Washing Gun now available for $145.99
Chinese manufacturing giant, Xiaomi, in collaboration with JIMMY has released a new multifunction handheld wireless washing gun. This washing gun can be used to wash cars, bikes, windows…it can also be used for watering plants and giving animals a good bath. Its multifunction capacity makes it one of the most desired washing gadgets at the moment and this device is currently available on Gearbest for global shipping.
The Xiaomi JIMMY Handheld Wireless Washing Gun is a cordless portable power cleaner. It does all the washing jobs without limitation. It comes with a dimension of 53.50 x 8.50 x 19.50 cm and weighs only 1.8kg thus its lightweight and can be carried seamlessly. This washing gun comes with a 2.5H quick charge, 2.2MPa water pressure and 180L/h huge water flow.
This device and all its accessories can be placed in the specified carry bag for easier storage in a car trunk. In terms of water supply, the Xiaomi JIMMY Handheld Wireless Washing Gun can be connected to tap water and it can also draw water from a bucket, stream or any other fresh water source. The hose filter can trap debris in the water for a better protection of your car.
This device comes with an extension lance which maximizes pressure and improves the accuracy, reach and control. Specific points can be seamlessly reached with the extension lance. The water spray angle can be adjusted freely from straight spray to fan-shaped spray.
It also comes with a soap dispenser which can create foam quickly with washing powder, liquid detergent, and any other washing reagent. Its adjustable foam quantity can cover both the entire car quickly or small areas accurately.
The multi-spray nozzle with a fan-shaped spray mode can wash the foam off the car quickly, gently and efficiently. The spray nozzle comes with five spray angles for different purposes. The 0-degree spray angle is perfect for accurate washing, 15-degree is good for windows, 25-degrees for bicycle washing and 45-degrees for watering plants. It is also a good tool for giving pets a good bath. You have the Max and Eco mode for different cleaning projects. For animals and plants, please select Eco mode while the Max can be used for cars, bicycles, motorcycles etc.
The Xiaomi JIMMY Handheld Wireless Washing Gun comes with a high water pressure and big water flow rates which gives a better cleaning experience. A 180W strong motor drives the water pump to deliver high-pressure water flow. It has a 2.2 Mpa water pressure which is equal to 8 – 10 times the water pressure of a tap and the 180L/h water flow rate is powerful.
The Xiaomi JIMMY Handheld Wireless Washing Gun is equipped with a 20V 2500 mAh battery pack. It comes with 5pcs of 2500 mAh lithium battery thus you don't have any power restriction and you can wash your car freely. Each battery lasts for 45 minutes thus with 5 pieces, you have almost four hours of washing time. The battery pack provides enough wash time for two cars and it takes only 2.5 hours to recharge. The battery pack can be detached from the machine for easy recharge and replacement. This portable washing gun can do your washing anytime and anywhere. It's a good device for you to hit the road.
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Save yourself the stress and get the Xiaomi JIMMY Handheld Wireless Washing Gun on Gearbest for $145.99


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I have many incomplete tasks in my life. Some that i will openly admit too, like weight issues, home organizational duties, and spirituality. Others that are deeply hidden, never to be shared with others due to a sense of vulnerability, shame, and inadequacy. These will die in my grave unless they come to fruition. I have never considered myself a procrastinator, rather I have come to admit that my "procrastinator in denial" selftitled is still just that. PROCRASTINATION of something needing to be completed.
It seems that I have the so called "ah-ha" moments at rather odd times in my life. Like this weekend, when i realized after so many compliments and kind words of congratulations that I am so ready to complete my uncompleted tasks in my life. That I am so worth it and ready to break through anything that has stumped me in the past and stopped me from doing what I want to do and am smart enough to do. I realized that I have things I want to accomplish. I have dreams and goals and tasks that I want to get to and places I want to be at that have eluded me thusfar. I have struggled with deep rooted guilt towards my lack of spirituality and commitment to the most High. I have been troubled by my lack of discipline in some of the most essential things in my life and I am admitting it and facing it. My youngest brother encouraged me regarding my creative side which I view as a hobby rather than a business opportunity. What I considered a minor and matter of fact project that I was constructing at the party in my eyes and compared as to what others viewed as amazing and far greater, I must admit now, to have a onsite, up to date, up to hour type of gift, with pictures of things going on present my even confuse the keenest of minds.
Many realized only with further detailed examination that the pictures were from the "actual event" taking place at the moment not from previous pictures. Yeah, that is quite remarkable thank you to my handy dandy $29.00 printer and my hubbys $50.00 pocket for the ink cartridge and paper pack- I just needed to have a that precise moment.
I also realized that I am deeply motivated by peoples' awareness of being healthy, eating right, and commitment to selfimprovement. I want to become a certified personal trainer and share... ok i admit....I want to PREACH what i have learned and how its changed me and YOU too can do it.
I have still other things regarding education and career goals. But today I can face it. Today I can choose to make a difference. Today, I made a start. TODAY i CHOOSE TO look at shame and inadequacy in the eyes and make the call. Today I started with my unfinished tasks and said.... I can and I will do it. With my accomplishment of weight loss I realize if I overcame the TOUGHEST battle in life... which was being overweight... and very overweight if I may add and learned how to battle it, combat it, and be on the winning side...physically, mentally and emotionally... all the other tasks seemeed so much simpler. TODAY, I made the call, today, I made the commitment, and today, I humbled myself and just held my head high... okay i mumbled a little bit and didnt look anyone in the face, but I made the step and will do it. Other things I did today were far more embarressing and trivial as they may seem to others-- for me they were major. Today, I can do anything I set my mind and heart too. And today.... I will list my unaccomplished goals and accomplish them one step by one step.... and will share in a little time longer when all is said and done. I saw it in my mind and the celebration at the time of fruition. So until then my lips are sealed and yet filled with the happiness of taking a step forward.


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KINGS POINT, N.Y. (Dec. 9, 2017) – The USMMA men's swimming & diving team defeated Skyline Conference opponent Sarah Lawrence, 140-52, in a conference dual on Saturday at the O'Hara Hall Pool. The victory improves the Mariners' record to 3-0 (3-0 Skyline), while the Gryphons fall to 3-4 (2-3 Skyline) in defeat.
Merchant Marine claimed first place in all 11 events on the day, including both one-meter dive events, where freshman Gillem McMillan (Knoxville, Tenn.) earned a combined score of 458.11 over the 11 dives to record an NCAA Qualifying Mark. It was the rookie's second qualifying mark of the season, so he has officially booked his ticket to the NCAA Diving Regionals in early March.
Other wins of note came in the 1000 freestyle by freshman Jake Breschi (Perry Hall, Md.), with an awesome swim in 10:04.99, and sophomore Nolan Monahan (Stafford, Va.) in the 100 free with a time of 48.28, which was a season-best time by 1.5 seconds.
Below are all victories by the Mariners on the night.
- 200 medley relay team of freshman Caelin Weaver (Olive Branch, Miss.), Monahan, senior Jordan Weaver (Olive Branch, Miss.) and freshman Jack Welch (Chesapeake, Va.) in 1:37.59
- 1000 free by Breschi in 10:04.99
- 200 free by freshman Kyle Pins (Fredericksburg, Va.) in 1:55.11
- 50 free by junior Matheus Macedo (Elk Grove, Calif.) in 22.72
- 200 individual medley by freshman Daniel Fry (Peachtree Corners, Ga.) in 2:03.89
- One-meter dive (6) by McMillan in 261.08
- 100 butterfly by Breschi in 55.54
- 100 free by Monahan in 48.28
- 100 backstroke by C. Weaver in 58.13
- 500 free by freshman Daniel Moore (Riverview, Fla.) in 5:04.66
- One-meter dive (5) by McMillan in 197.03
- 100 breaststroke by C. Weaver in 1:04.82
- 200 free relay team of Welch, sophomore Michael Moore (Los Alamos, N.M.), Monahan and freshman Jack Higgins (Needham, Mass.) in 1:30.60
And, as promised, below were the first-place finishes from Friday night's road Skyline win over Old Westbury.
- 200 medley relay by sophomore Matthew Stegen (Mandeville, La.), M. Moore, sophomore Zachary Hess (Vernon, Conn.) and D. Moore (1:46.86)
- 1000 free by D. Moore in 10:49.75
- 200 free by sophomore Maximilian Haubrich (Grayslake, Ill.) in 1:56.38
- 200 individual medley by Macedo in 2:16.17
- 200 fly by M. Moore in 2:05.12
- 100 free by Macedo in 50.34
- 200 back by Haubrich in 2:10.13
- 500 free by junior Bryce Carroll (Wellsville, Pa.) in 5:22.57
- 200 breast by Macedo in 2:35.13
The Mariners are done competing for the calendar year and will return to action on Tuesday night, Jan. 2, 2018, when they host Division I opponent Villanova University. First event is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the O'Hara Hall Pool. A live video feed of the meet will be available with a link on the USMMA Men's Swimming & Diving Schedule Page closer to the date of the event.
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Market evangelist Jim Cramer brings Mad Money to BC
At 2:00 on the afternoon of September 20, two hours before a television shoot was scheduled to begin in Conte Forum, a boisterous crowd of students gathered in the mezzanine. Some shook pom-poms, some waved giant red foam fingers, others wore golden Superfan T-shirts; one student arrived with a dollar sign painted in maroon and gold on his cheek. "Booyah, Baby!" a young man in a dark blue blazer and tie shouted as he traded a high five (sort of) with the hoof of a roving bull mascot on whose red furry chest a dollar sign was sewn. "We're here to make Mad Money!"
Mad Money is the CNBC cable television show hosted by Jim Cramer, the investment analyst and markets commentator known for his kinetic loudmouth style and ready stock advice. Though the show is usually shot without an audience in a studio at CNBC's New Jersey headquarters (with Cramer taking stock-market questions from callers), in September the hyper TV host went on the road to selected college campuses, kicking off his second annual "Back to School Tour" at Boston College (second stop, Georgetown University). Facilitated by the Office of Public Affairs and the Carroll School of Management, Cramer's appearance drew an audience from across the BC campus, but the lion's share were CSOM students. Seven CSOM student volunteers (the first to answer a CNBC e-mail inquiry over the summer) served as advance staff, managing the event's marketing, publicity, ticketing, and logistics, coordinating with CNBC and BC. The 400 tickets allotted for the free taping were snatched up weeks beforehand; according to a CNBC representative, more than 1,000 people e-mailed to request seats.
The former manager of a $450-million hedge fund (Cramer Berkowitz, which, according to BusinessWeek, in 2000 outperformed the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index by 38 percentage points), Cramer has built a nightly audience approaching 400,000 in the one year that Mad Money has been on the air. He's done this by leaping around the stage, throwing chairs, ripping the heads off toy figurines, shouting trademark macho catchphrases like "Booyah," exhorting his viewers to "buy, buy, buy" (while pointing into the camera), and making stock recommendations that can send market values upward just by his backing.
"He captures the energy you find on the trading floor," said Graham Gullans '07, a finance and information systems double major interviewed as he waited to enter the arena. Gullans, who carried a handmade yellow cardboard sign with the phrase "I'm writing my thesis on UPL"—Ultra Petroleum Corporation—scrawled in green Magic Marker, tries not to miss the show, which airs three times every weekday night at 6 p.m., 9 p.m., and midnight; for many students at the Carroll School, he said, Mad Money has become a daily talking point.
"Cramer is always a little ahead of the curve," said Ryan Morrissey '07, an event volunteer and a finance and marketing major hoping to go into investment banking or private wealth management. When the real estate market was booming, Morrissey said, many people invested in property development companies; Cramer pushed stock in boom-beneficiary industries, like Home Depot and construction outfits. "Cramer made a lot of people rich," said Morrissey. (The claim is debated in the industry press. Cramer's television forays have been dismissed as "comic relief" in Barron's; BusinessWeek reported last fall that his "Picks of the Week" bested the Dow Jones industrial average by 700 percent after three months.)
For CSOM, the taping may also have been a stock boost. "It's great to have one of the most visible market pundits come to campus," said Professor Michael Barry, chairman of the finance department. This year, finance became the second most popular major at BC, with 805 students (following communication, with 945). With CSOM at Number 23 in BusinessWeek's rankings of undergraduate business schools, said Barry, "we're a school that's doing well and is on the rise." Hosting Mad Money only "adds to the momentum CSOM has built."
The makeshift studio assembled in a corner of the arena floor contained many of the elements familiar to Mad Money viewers: a desk (fronted, for this taping, by BC banners) a collapsible canvas chair (never sat in, but available to be thrown), and behind the desk, hanging from a backdrop, a stately oil painting of Cramer. Nearly covering the desk were an array of Cramer look-alike bobblehead dolls and colorful fist-size bull and bear foam figurines, which Cramer threw at clamoring audience members during commercial breaks.
By 3:30, the audience had filed in, and when Cramer, wearing a blue dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a maroon tie with a dazzling field of BC Eagle logos, ran down from the stands a half-hour later, the students erupted into cheers, hoots, and whistles. "Booyah!" Cramer shouted as he charged to the stage through a web of extended hands and waving foam fingers, throwing air-punches to the crowd. At the first commercial break, he addressed the audience sternly as if he were a coach focusing his team—"I need you to be in the game if I'm gonna deliver"—and when the show resumed, the crowd cheered again, at a higher decibel.
Although he stayed true to his usual format, standing up and yelling investment advice into the fish-eye lens of a Steadicam, Cramer geared entire segments to the live BC audience. He pressed its members to "get in the game today" and open up a brokerage account ("I do not want to hear how you can't afford it," Cramer said, pounding a button on his panel of sound effects that played a baby's cry); and he recommended specific stocks, including Google, Goldman Sachs, and Sears Holdings.
In a telephone interview a few days before the taping, Cramer talked about his antics. "This is not a business show, this is an entertainment show about business," he said in the same aggressive tone he uses on television. Students, according to Cramer, are the most important demographic to reach; "the average guy says 'I can't figure [the stock market] out,' which was fine when employers looked out for employees' futures." Now, he said, "We are in a Dickensian moment. No one is looking out for the workers."
To hook young viewers and keep them watching, Cramer said, he gives them a product they can enjoy regardless of their interest in finance. Then, he said, "we get them directly involved." Rather than taking questions from callers during his "lightning round," he invited students to test his encyclopedic knowledge of current stocks. Mike Gualtieri '08, a communication major, earned a "buy, buy, buy" sound effect when he asked about stock in the X-ray company Dentsply; Charlie Ellinwood, a freshman who greeted Cramer with a hearty "B-B-B-Booyah," received a bellowing bull sound effect when he asked about Lehman Brothers; communication major Holley Mesuda '09 caught a football Cramer threw at her unexpectedly after she asked about Wells Fargo, his "favorite bank stock."
"If I can do this, anyone can do it," said Cramer to the cheering fans, slamming another sound effect button to release the "ca-ching" of a cash register. "I was living in the back seat of my 1977 Ford Fairmont on Interstate 5 . . . smelling like a goat and covering it up with baby powder and I was still able to put a few hundred smackers into the Fidelity Magellan Fund," he told the audience at one point, sharing a familiar tale from his twenties. When the show aired later that night, a pop-up graphic on the screen read, "I still use baby powder but I no longer smell like an animal."
Eleven students made it onto the BC episode, while nearly as many waited fruitlessly off camera. Conspicuously absent from the queue were the relatively few older audience members, most of whom had been seated by the crew in the back and side rows, out of the cameras' range.
"I was impressed with the students' questions," said Lou Corsini, an associate professor of accounting and one of a handful of faculty in attendance. He'd noticed the taping advertised around campus, he said, and as an occasional Mad Money viewer ("I can't watch the show every night," he confessed, "sometimes not even the whole show"), he came to see the students interact with Cramer. "They asked questions an informed investor might ask," he said, "which leads me to believe a lot of them may already be playing the market."
"I think the students surprised even Cramer," said Ken Schwartz, an associate professor of accounting also in the audience. "They asked about some small businesses with sparse analyst coverage" and prompted insightful tips (for example, "movies won't make you rich, video games will"), along with the "slew of annoying sound effects," noted Schwartz.
"I'm about having fun," Cramer said in his telephone interview, "I'd wear a diaper in a sandbox if it would get people interested in the market." His greatest reward, he said, isn't making people rich, but showing them that it's possible. "This is the greatest game in the world," he said, "and everybody in this country has a chance to play."
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Part 1 – Start PC In Safe Mode
- Click "Windows + R" together to open Run Box.
- Type msconfig and click Ok button.
- Now System Configuration box will get opened on your system.
- Go to the Boot tab, choose Safe Mode and Click Ok.
Part 2 – Kill Win32.Carine.A Related Process From Task Manager
- Click "Windows + R" together to open Run Box.
- Type taskmgr and Click Ok button to open task manager.
- Find malicious process, right click on it and click End Process.
Part 3 – Remove Win32.Carine.A From Control Panel
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Windows XP
- Click on Start button and choose Control Panel.
- Select Add or Remove Programs option.
- Find Win32.Carine.A related program and click on Remove button.
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Windows Vista
- Click on Start button and select the Control Panel Option.
- Select Uninstall a program option from the Programs category.
- Find Win32.Carine.A related programs and click on Uninstall button.
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Windows 7
- Click on Start button and select Control Panel option.
- Choose Uninstall A Program option under Programs section.
- Select and remove any malicious program from your system.
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Windows 8/8.1
- Click "Windows keys + R" together to open Run Box.
- Type appwiz.cpl and click Ok button to open Control Panel.
- Find and Uninstall any Win32.Carine.A related malicious program.
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Windows 10
- Click on Start menu and select Setting option.
- Now Click on Apps menu from the screen.
- Find any Win32.Carine.A related malicious program and click Uninstall button.
Part 4 – Remove Win32.Carine.A From Registry Editor
Making changes to registry files is very risky. If you delete any wrong file then you may corrupt your system instantly.
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- Click Windows keys + R together to open Run Box.
- Type regedit and click Ok button to open Registry Editor.
- Find and Remove all registry files created by Win32.Carine.A infection.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\virus name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings "WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect" = '0′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore "DisableSR " = '1′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe "Debugger" = 'svchost.exe'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "xas"
Part 5 – Remove Win32.Carine.A From Infected Browser
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome browser and click on Menu option.
- Choose More tools and then select Extensions option.
- Find and Remove Win32.Carine.A related extensions.
Reset Google Chrome
- Open Chrome browser and go to "Settings".
- Select "Advanced Settings" option from the bottom.
- Click on "Reset Settings" button finally and restart browser.
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox browser, click on Menu and select Add-ons option.
- Press Extension tab from add-ons Manager page.
- Find Win32.Carine.A related extension and click on Remove button.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
- Open Mozilla Firefox, Click on "Menu" and Select (?) icon.
- Now press the "Troubleshooting Information" option.
- Click on "Refresh Firefox" button and confirm your selection.
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Internet Explorer
- Open IE, click on Gear icon and select Manage Add-ons option.
- Choose Toolbar and Extensions option from new window.
- Select Win32.Carine.A related extension and click on Disable button.
Reset Internet Explorer
- Open IE browser > click on "Gear" icon > select "Internet options".
- Go to "Advanced" tab and hit the "Reset" button.
- Choose "Delete personal settings" and press "Reset" button.
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Microsoft Edge
- Open MS Edge browser and hit "More" or three dots icon.
- Select the "Settings" option and click on "Extensions".
- Find and remove all unwanted extensions completely.
Reset Microsoft Edge
- Open your Edge browser and go to "settings" option.
- Now click on the "Choose what to clear" Option.
- Tick mark "first three options" and click on "Clear" button.
Remove Win32.Carine.A From Safari Browser
- Open Safari browser > Click on Safari menu > select Preferences.
- Go to the "Extensions" tab to list all the installed extensions.
- Select and remove malicious program completely.
Reset Safari To Default
- Open "safari" browser > Click on "Safari" menu > select "Reset Safari" option.
- Select the preferred options you want to clear > finally click on Reset button.
Very Important – Tips To Prevent Win32.Carine.A In Future
To avoid any other harmful viruses in future, follow these basic rules while using your computer:
- Always select Custom Installation while installing any new application.
- Uncheck any hidden options which attempt to secretly install.
- Check Windows Firewall security and turn it on.
- Use a powerful anti-virus program and keep it updated.
- Scan all downloaded files, applications or email attachments before opening.
- Never download cracked software, themes and similar products.
- Do not visit Torrent/adult / porn websites to stay safe online.
- Keep backup of all your important files and data.
- Create a system restore point for security purpose.
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• The figure at the right uses pizza models to represent fractions and mixed numbers. The gray circles are pans used for serving pizza. Each colored wedge is a slice of pizza.
• On the first line, one pizza equals 10 slices. In other words, each slice is 1/10 of a pizza. The single red slice models the number 1/10.
• Click the gray wedge above the red slice to show 2/10. Moving counterclockwise, click on the gray wedges to model the fractions 3/10, 4/10, , , all the way up to 10/10, which is 1.
• Click on the gray pan to the right of the red pizza to model fractions between 1 and 2.
• The second line models the mixed number 3 5/6 by using green pizzas cut into six slices. Each slice is 1/6 of a pizza.
The third line models the 'improper' fraction 18/7, which is 2 whole pies plus 4/7 of a third pie. This is the same as the mixed number
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Trained by David Kassen, the consistent 6-year-old missed five months
after undergoing surgery for a knee chip last winter, but is clearly
rounding back into his old form following the win in the Fayette two
months ago on Keeneland's Polytrack.
"He had a knee chip the last time he ran here [on February 18 in the
Mac Diarmida Stakes]," trainer David Kassen reported. "This is his
fourth race back. He had a foot bruise [over the summer], but he's seems
to be over that and he's doing really well right now. He's coming into
the race in good shape."
Rain washed Thursday's races off of the turf onto the main track, and
Kassen is hoping the ground dries up for Saturday. The weekend forecast
calls for partly cloudy skies with only a 10 percent chance of
"He doesn't really like soft turf, but he seems to
run on everything else," Kassen said. "Hopefully, he can be off the
pace, maybe three or four lengths off, depending on what the pace is
like. He's pretty versatile—he can lay right up close or he can come
from way out of it. We'll play it by ear and see how it shapes up. I
think he'll run well here."
Drawn in post nine, Nikki's Sandcastle will be ridden by Joe Rocco Jr. He will carry 122 pounds.
Trainer Christophe Clement will saddle Philly Ace in the El Prado as
the 5-year-old attempts to mount a comeback. The progressive
Pennsylvania-bred looked to have a bright future following his
determined victory in the Tropical Turf Handicap (G3) at Calder 13
months ago, but he was benched thereafter.
"He's a nice horse," Clement said of the Brushwood Stable homebred.
"Unfortunately, after he won the Grade 3 a year ago, he had a small
suspensory problem and needed six months off before he could come back.
He's been training well and he looks well."
Jockey Joe Bravo, who rode Philly Ace earlier in his career, will be
back in the saddle on Saturday. The duo will break from the 12
Lea, who knocked heads with champion Wise Dan over the summer for
trainer Al Stall Jr., will be making his first appearance for the Bill
Mott barn in the El Prado. The chestnut 4-year-old was fifth, three
lengths behind Nikki's Sandcastle, in the Fayette last out. He drew the
outside post 14 and will have the services of Luis Saez.
El Prado field is rounded out by Mr. Online, Empire Builder, Coalport,
Hobbs, Grand Tito, Looking Cool, Hakama, Alley Oop Oop, Guys Reward,
Salto and Riding the River. Utley is an also-eligible, while Majestic
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In one of many efforts by NASCAR to help publicize the sport, James Franco is the Grand Marshal of today's Daytona 500. Basically, that means he'll be saying the most famous words in motorsports, telling the drivers, "gentleman, start your engines." Considering that Danica Patrick is the pole-sitter, however, Franco made sure to let everybody he might switch things up a bit. Prediction: "Ladies and gentleman, start your engines." Yeah, we know, we're taking a humongous leap with that one. BET ON IT.
Thanks to the genius journalists in attendance, that was pretty much the only "valuable" info that came out of the conference. Take these questions, for example.
Question one: Did you practice saying those words?
Look: I'm not an idiot, why the hell would I practice saying words?
Question two: How is the process of acting comparable to the process of racing?
Look: [long pause] That's really the best thing you could think of? I can't believe I have to answer this.
Paraphrased real answer: You have to practice a lot for both, but I can polish the project, while NASCAR is all happening right then and there.
The rest of the questions were pretty much about his upcoming movie OZ, in which he plays the wizard. We were pretty surprised they didnt' ask him something like, "so, what's OZ like?"


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Planning Timeline
- Talk with your pastor, principle, or administrator about bringing a group to the City of Saints Teen Conference. Share with them our promo video and promotional material designed specifically for them.
- Talk with your team to decide the appropriate number spaces to reserve.
- Pre-register your group for the City of Saints Teen Conference. You can reserve each space with just a $50 deposit and will receive $10 off of the total price per space.
- Discuss with your team any fundraising efforts that are needed for your parish or group. Remember, the City of Saints Teen Conference fee includes your registration, housing, and meals. Things like transportation, snacks, or parish shirts are the responsibility of the group.
- Begin to advertise City of Saints Teen Conference within your community. Make sure to use our editable flyer and other promotional resources when advertising to your group.
- Download the necessary youth, adult, and group forms and distribute to participants and families.
- Continue to advertise City of Saints to your community.
- Download and distribute scholarship applications to participants who wish to apply.
- Pre-Registration closes at the end of the month, if needed, purchase more spaces. March 31st is your last opportunity to take advantage of our discount pricing. The price increases on April 1st.
- Visit the City of Saints Teen Conference booth at Youth Day. Connect with the Youth Ministry Division and take a picture at our photo booth.
- Registration Opens – cost increases to $225 per participant
- If applicable, continue fundraising efforts with your parish community.
- May 1st is the last day for Pre-Registered groups to release spaces. Spaces released after this date will result in loss of the initial deposit.
- Secure your transportation for the City of Saints Teen Conference
- Registration closes June 15th (or when capacity is reached)
- Scholarship recipients will be notified of award by June 15th
- Gather your chaperones together to discuss conference details and expectations.
- Collect all forms from participants and notify the Youth Ministry Office of any changes or additions.
- Scholarship Applications are due June 1st.
- All paperwork and payments are due June 15th.
- Consider hosting a pilgrimage gathering for the young people that will attend the conference
- 5th Annual City of Saints Teen Conference – August 2-4, 2019
- Complete the City of Saints Teen Conference Evaluation
- Scholarship recipients are to submit the Scholarship Recipient Project by August 30th.


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The Hachette Book Group has reached an agreement to buy the Perseus Books Group's publishing business, 18 months after its previous attempt to acquire the company fell through.
The new agreement, which was announced on Tuesday, comes six months after Perseus, a large independent publisher, began looking for a buyer again after the first deal with Hachette collapsed.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The acquisition will strengthen Hachette's position in a publishing landscape where the biggest companies often dominate. It is the latest in a wave of consolidations that has swept the industry in recent years, including the 2013 merger of Penguin and Random House, which created a publishing behemoth with about 250 imprints, and the News Corporation's acquisition of the romance publisher Harlequin for $415 million in 2014.
By buying Perseus's publishing program, Hachette will fulfill the long-term goal of its parent company, Hachette Livre, which is owned by the French media conglomerate Lagardère, to expand its publishing footprint in the United States. In recent years, Hachette has acquired Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers and Hyperion's adult books list. The Perseus deal is Hachette's largest acquisition to date.
For Hachette, which publishes about 1,200 books a year through imprints like Grand Central and Little, Brown, the addition of nine imprints from Perseus will help fill out and balance its publishing program in areas like nonfiction and travel. Hachette has cultivated a stable of best-selling authors, including James Patterson, Michael Connelly and Donna Tartt, and like most of the big five publishing houses, it remains in many ways dependent on blockbuster hits to drive revenue.
Perseus, on the other hand, has built its business on reliable backlist sales of perennial best sellers — it has 6,000 backlist titles — and niche nonfiction titles that appeal to specific audiences. Its imprints, which publish around 500 books a year, will give Hachette a stronger toehold in the nonfiction market and add to its overall market share. Last year, Perseus's publishing program generated nearly $100 million in revenue, through imprints like Basic Books, Avalon Travel, Da Capo, Nation Books and PublicAffairs.
"It's a great publishing program with a lot of diversity within it, and we're very happy to have all this excellence to add to what we already bring forth," Michael Pietsch, the chief executive of the Hachette Book Group, said in an interview. "Every publisher likes the idea of selling books for every kind of reader, and the Perseus lists are rich in areas where Hachette books in some cases doesn't publish at all, like travel, and in other cases where we'd like to publish more, like public affairs, health and wellness, pop culture, illustrated books."
Adding heft will probably help Hachette in a cutthroat media landscape where publishers are increasingly being squeezed by major retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It will also make the company less dependent on best sellers. "It expands our overall profile and gives us more areas of publishing," Mr. Pietsch said.
The acquisition could be a sign of more consolidation to come as the top five publishing houses compete for market share in a shrinking retail environment.
"They all want more volume, and Perseus is one of the largest trophies out there," said Mike Shatzkin, the founder and chief executive of the Idea Logical Company, which analyzes the book industry. "If you take the long view, I'd be so bold as to say we'll have two big trade publishers 10 years from now, and no more."
Hachette's earlier attempt to buy Perseus faltered because of the complexity of the arrangement, which included a sale of Perseus's books distribution business to the Ingram Content Group, a major book printer and distributor. Perseus's distribution arm, which is separate from its publishing division, distributes books for about 600 independent publishers and brings in $300 million annually to Perseus.
When Hachette first tried to acquire Perseus in June 2014, it agreed to buy the entire company, then sell the distribution business to Ingram. At the time, Hachette was engulfed in a brutal fight with Amazon over e-book pricing, and the retailer had removed the buy button from some Hachette titles and delayed shipping on others. The deal between Hachette and Perseus collapsed less than two months later.
Last fall, Perseus's board decided to explore a sale again. It hired an investment banking firm, Greenhill & Company, to advise it. The board decided to solicit offers for the entire company, but also to entertain bids from buyers who wanted just the publishing or distribution arm.
About a half-dozen serious offers came in, and Hachette immediately expressed interest in the publishing program. Perseus is also close to signing a deal on its distribution services, said David Steinberger, the president and chief executive of the Perseus Books Group.
Perseus has been rumored to be for sale ever since the death of its founder, Frank Pearl, in 2012. The company is owned by Centre Lane Partners, a private investment firm. Mr. Steinberger said that after several potential buyers expressed interest, the company's board decided to sell to provide a return to its investors.
Mr. Steinberger, who has led the company since 2004, said he would leave the company after the sale of the distribution services was complete.
Hachette plans to make Perseus a publishing division, which will be led by Susan Weinberg, the senior vice president and group publisher for Perseus.
"Hachette is a great long-term home for Perseus," Mr. Steinberger said. "It's a company with a great longstanding commitment to authors and the written word."


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ERIC Number: ED533343
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 136
Abstractor: As Provided
Museum Signage as Distributed Mediation to Encourage Family Learning
Kim, Kyungyoun
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh
Many prior studies conducted in museums have focused primarily on exhibits as the main objects for learning. Less progress has been made in studying signage as another meaning-making tool in museums. The present study was designed to understand the role of signage in family learning by answering the following research questions, "How does signage about exhibit content or interaction strategies affect parents' and children's learning and their engagement?" and "What is the role of parent prior knowledge on parents' and children's learning and their engagement?" To address these questions, 45 parent-child dyads with children aged six to seven years were recruited to engage with two exhibits about cars. Fifteen parent-child dyads were assigned to each of three conditions, created by two different types of signage: (1) Content and interaction signage condition, (2) Content signage condition, and (3) No signage condition. In each condition, eight parents with low knowledge in the car domain and seven parents with high knowledge were recruited. Findings showed that parents and children learned and engaged differently across the three signage conditions. Both children and parents in the conditions with signage learned more than children and parents in the no signage condition. By using information from signage, parents in the two signage conditions were able to identify the content of the exhibit more quickly and to shape appropriate educational messages in their conversations with children. Findings also showed that parents with high knowledge were more likely to have the exhibit-focused engagement, which was often oriented to their own interpretation and not always beneficial for children's learning. However, by showing that parent-child dyads in the content and interaction signage condition were most likely to operate and observe the exhibit appropriately and most likely to describe evidence and make appropriate inferences, this study suggested that the interaction signage can be a way to support parents with high knowledge. This study suggested that signage is not only a tool for communicating about the learning opportunities in the exhibit but it can be also a tool for mediating the usage of the exhibit. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Museums, Signs, Exhibits, Learning, Prior Learning, Learner Engagement, Interaction, Parents, Young Children
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Hyderabad: Telangana police will effectively thwart any attempt by left-wing extremists for resurgence in the state, DGP Anurag Sharma said on Wednesday while claiming that Maoist ideology hardly remains in the state.
Reacting to queries on Tuesday's alleged exchange of fire between Maoists and police in Warangal district in which two cadres - Shruthi and Vidyasagar Reddy - were killed, the Director General of Police (DGP) said, "Our policy is very clear, we will not allow them (Maoists) to gain ground. We will not give any scope for them to resurface in the state." The woman cadre -- Shruthi, who had completed her BTech, was pursuing MTech, he said.
In June this year, a 19-year-old dropout student Vivek K was among three alleged Maoists shot dead in an "encounter" by police on Telangana-Chhattisgarh border in Khammam. Asked if the police was noticing any trend that highly educated youths were getting attracted and becoming Maoists, the Telangana Police chief said, "No. It is basically because of personal issues they have joined and there is recruitment of students. Those who have joined did it for personal reasons."
"It is nothing that their (Maoists) ideological base is developing again and which is helping the young people, specially educated people to go into that. There is literally no ideology left there. Only (due to) personal reasons and personal convictions that are making them (youngsters) join," Sharma claimed. The Telangana DGP was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event to launch 'Social Media Management Centre' at Cyberabad Police Commissionerate.
The DGP also launched the new website of Cyberabad Police, SMS gateway for citizens, GPS for patrol vehicles in IT corridor, smart phones and equipment for patrols and interceptors, wi-fi routers and broadband for all police stations.
As part of 'Social Media Management Centre', Cyberabad Police also launched Facebook and Twitter accounts for maintaining public relations through social networking sites....


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April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6917067
cosmomama – I know the feeling! My first son is 28months and my second will be 2months tomorrow. It's crazy busy in our household. Going to the grocery is a massive undertaking! HAHA! It's getting easier and I think having my boys two years apart will be lots of fun in the coming years.April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6917323
phatbaby – I am going through the night-weaning process as well. My nearly 9 month old daughter sleeps in a crib in our room (sometimes in our bed too when her Dad is gone as he travels alot for his job and it's easier to nurse that way). Anyway, I have been trying to just walk her (just for a couple of minutes while singing very quietly) when she wakes instead of feeding her. It's been working for most of the wakes but she still insists on at least one bout of nursing. I usually give in too because at that point I know she has a pee diaper and I don't have the heart to put her down like that. She freaks when I change her and don't feed her first, so that is one of the reasons that I relent. The other is that I know I am thirsty in the night and can drink a glass of water at any point, so I believe that she may be parched as well and don't want to keep it from her. However, your dentist's comment about the tooth decay now has worried me too. Anyway, have you tried walking your son? I know you are probably wanting him to fall back asleep on his own and if I had the answer for that then I would be a well-rested mom writing how to do it, lol!April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6917579
4thandlast – Congrats on giving it one more shot. Many moms wouldn't in your position. As for engorgement, it'll settle down. It usually takes a few weeks and around 3months your milk will be completely adjusted to your baby's needs. Keep up the good work. Eventually you'll want to try it without the shield. The only negative side effect is that it can lower supply if used for too long but in the beginning it's a great tool.April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6917835
momofcash – That was my first. He went once a week and only when it went over did it bother him. My second tends to poo daily. If he goes 48 hours without a poo he gets cranky. But he is always gassy.April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6918091
Bri- that is awesome. I don't ever see anyone BF here! If I did I'd almost want to go up to them and say 'good for you!' because it's pretty rare around where i live.April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6918347
Help! I am flying out tomorrow and don't know to travel with my breastmilk. I will be leaving at 7 am on Thursday and will get back home on 7 pm on Friday. ANyone familiar with traveling with breastmilk? I didn't want to check a bag, but there might not be any other way… or what about shipping it overnight to me in dry ice?April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6918603
Bri: My old apartment was up on ridgetop, until we bought our house in Bremerton. That's so funny!! I wish there was a way for those of us that are close to get together… None of our friends have kids, so we don't get out much anymore.April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6918859
hannah, this is not to judge ur friend but given that she has signed her kid up to be babysat by u without having him at least meet u first, is kind of an indication that she prob isnt one to mind too much about details like u nursing infront of her son.April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6919115
Here's the link for unsafe and safe drinks…http://www.envirolaw.org/documents/ProductsTestedforLeadFINAL.pdfApril 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6919371
actually, my sister doesn't even have any kids yet. They've been trying for almost a year now, with no luck. When I talked about pumping at work, she just told me how it wouldn't work. My sister and I have never seen eye to eye on anything though, and she always thinks she knows best. Who knows, maybe when she finally has kids of her own, she will actually listen to me for once. hehe, I'm sure I'm dreaming! As for the standing and nursing, it is getting hard. my own little man is turning into a superchunk too! Not quite as big as yours, but he is only 4 months old and 17 pounds. I don't know how much longer we'll be able to do it, but I suppose the older he gets, the longer he will go between feedings, especially once he starts solids in a couple months, so the NIP will probably slow down… maybe! lolApril 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6919627
Mileysmommy08 – I know exactly what you mean. Because Chris didn't latch on in the beginning last time I had low supply. It sucked but I was able to bring it up. This time around I was prepared with fenugreek and MMT. Had my oatmeal ready as well. Even though Super Chunk is growing like a weed with fertilizer I still can't get over it. I know I have enough milk but in the back of my mind I still think, What if?April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6919883
Went back to work today and I pumped at 10am and 3pm and I only got 4 ounces:( My girl ate 12oz while I was gone! at this rate I only have enough milk for 1.5 days for her.April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6920139
phatbaby – Aww that made me laugh out loud! He will just be fine no matter what height he is!!April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6920395
socal momma – That is so dumb that it is almost laughable. TSA? Gotta love 'em.April 12, 2016 at 12:00 am #6920651
Bri: that's happened to me a couple of times. It's like Levi gets lazy. Right now we're having a hard time though. She has a yeast infection, a virus that also causes a rash, and she's teething. Her first tooth is poking through and she's only 3 months old… I can't help but feel sorry for the poor girl. Yesterday was a rough day for both of us.
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2015 Kawasaki KLX 140L
When it comes to dirt bikes, the Kawasaki KLX 140L is considered by many one of the top players in its segment. And there is no wonder why, as it comes with first class components and a wide range of modern technologies which help it deal effortless with anything you ask of it.
Like any respectable off-roader, the Kawasaki KLX 140L sports long travel suspensions which offer 19 inch of wheel travel up front and 16 inches in the back.
The motorcycle also features a tall 31.5 in. seat height, electric starting, a progressive clutch and a Keihin PB20 carburetor.
The Kawasaki KLX 140L is powered by a 144cc, four-stroke, SOHC, two-valve single engine which is fueled by a 1.5 gallons fuel tank and is paired with a five speed transmission.
The engine is mounted on a high-tensile steel perimeter frame which is covered by KX-like shrouds, a two-tone seat cover and sharp, aggressive body work.
Hit the jump for more information on the Kawasaki KLX 140L.
2015 Kawasaki KLX 140L
Engine:Four-stroke, SOHC, two-valve single
Displacement:144 cc
Top Speed:57 mph (Est.)
The Next Step for Bigger KLX140 Riders
Beginning and experienced riders alike are drawn to the 2015 Kawasaki KLX®140L dirt bike, which offers a 19 inch wheel up front and 16 inches in the back – both fully two inches larger than the standard wheels of the off-road-worthy KLX140. Aside from rims, ergonomic comforts for larger riders are incorporated into the design of the 140L, including a taller 31.5 in. seat height, more performance-oriented suspension with a reservoir-type shock that larger and more experienced riders will warmly welcome.
The KLX140L offers convenient electric starting which is as simple as pressing the power switch and thumbing the start button. As a bonus, that same power switch includes an internal LED to remind riders when the ignition is on, preventing accidental battery drain. Its smooth and powerful 144cc four-stroke engine is easily manageable via a forgiving and progressive manual clutch and five-speed, close-ratio transmission. A progressive clutch means that beginning riders can more easily get the hang of shifting and clutch use, and half-clutch can be used at extremely low speeds to simplify the learning process while offering a direct feel and tremendous durability.
The high-revving engine of the KLX140L is wrapped in a high-tensile steel perimeter frame covered by KX™-like shrouds, a two-tone seat cover and sharp, aggressive body work. Overall control layout and narrow footpeg/frame relationship – including wide and comfortable footpegs – coupled to a roomy cockpit make it easy for riders to move around while aboard with a minimum of effort.
The KLX140L's high grade suspension includes a 33mm telescopic fork featuring custom-tuned spring rate and damping settings to handle front suspension duty. In the rear, a Uni-Trak® linkage-equipped rear shock featuring 5-way preload adjustability, 4 way compression, 22 way rebound damping adjustment, and a remote reservoir providing better suspension control.
2015 Kawasaki KLX 140L Key Features:
• 144cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine is simple to operate and to maintain
• Close-ratio 5-speed transmission makes optimum use of the engine's power
• 31.5-inch seat height makes this the perfect mid-size off road bike
• Progressive manual clutch offers new riders the chance to master clutch engagement and gear shifting
• Rear shock with piggyback reservoir has fully adjustable preload, four-way compression damping and 22-way rebound damping
• Keyless electric starting via a starter button on the handlebar; an LED indicates when the power button is on to help prevent accidental battery drain
• Front 220mm petal disc and large-bore 27mm twin-piston caliper (same size as those on the KX™450F/250F) for strong and easy-to-control braking
• Quiet muffler is equipped with a USFS-approved spark arrester, meaning the KLX®140L can access designated public off-road riding areas
2015 Kawasaki KLX 140L Features and Benefits:
144cc Air-Cooled, Single-Cylinder Engine:
• Reliable and easy to use lightweight engine is both simple to operate and to maintain
• Engine revs easily and allows riders to use the full rpm range up to the 10,500 rpm rev limiter
• Exhaust head pipe is curved to achieve optimum length for good power character
• The quiet muffler is equipped with a USFS approved spark arrester, meaning the KLX140L can access designated public off-road riding areas
• Air-filter is washable, reusable, easily accessed and highly effective in dusty situations
Electric Start:
• Starting is via a (keyless) electric starter button on the handlebar
• Red LED light activates when the power button is depressed, indicating that power is "ON"
• Digital CDI ignition helps ensure quick, reliable starts
• Oval piston-valve Keihin PB20 carburetor features several Kawasaki-original modifications to provide stable fuel delivery under rough off-road conditions
• Partitions in the float chamber keep the fuel from sloshing excessively and an umbrella around the main jet traps fuel when jumping
• Dual air vents help provide a stable fuel supply even when the bike is at extreme lean angles
• Needle valve is suspended on a spring that acts like a shock absorber
• Float material is rubber instead of plastic
Close-Ratio 5-Speed Transmission:
• Close gear ratios help the KLX140L's acceleration performance
• Like the KX models, the shift lever features a folding tip to help reduce the chance of bending the lever if the bike tips over
Progressive Manual Clutch:
• Manual clutch offers beginning riders the chance to master clutch engagement and gear shifting
• A spring damper in the clutch gives it a 2-stage engagement that permits half-clutch use when riding at extremely low rpm or idling speeds, and helps provide direct clutch feel and better durability
Box-Section Perimeter Frame:
• Ready for off-road abuse, the highly rigid, KX™-inspired high-tensile steel perimeter frame
• Aluminum swingarm offers light weight, strength and a brushed finish like on the KX machines
• KX-style chain adjusters allow precise chain adjustments
High Grade Suspension:
• 33mm telescopic fork assembly has spring rates and damping settings specific to the 140L
• Intended for use at a quicker pace, the KLX140L features a Uni-Trak® linkage and a rear shock with a piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable spring preload, 4-way compression damping and 22-way rebound damping
KX-Style Wheels:
• Strong, high-grade die-cast hubs offer the same durability as those found on the KX
• Durable, lightweight RK EXCEL aluminum rims on the 19-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels
Petal Disc Brakes Front & Rear:
• Front 220mm petal disc and large-bore 27mm twin-piston caliper (same size as those on the KX450F/250F) offer strong and easy-to-control braking
• Rear brake uses a 186mm petal disc gripped by a 27mm single-piston caliper
• Rear brake master cylinder features a large-volume, unitized reservoir that contributes to stable braking and helps ensure sufficient fluid pressure even when the brake pad wears down
• In addition to helping reduce unsprung weight, the wave shapes of the petal discs help clean the brake pads for more efficient braking performance
• Combination of the flat surface of the frame's box-section, long footpegs mounted close to the bikes' centerline and no kick-start lever add up to good grip and a high level of machine control
• Footpeg/frame relationship is modeled after the KX line for maximum leg grip
• Handlebar is rubber-mounted for reduced vibration felt by the rider's hands
• Two-piece upper triple clamp and handlebar mounts foster easy aftermarket handlebar installation
• Raised pattern on half of the grip surface offers more control and comfort
• Two-tone seat cover has a slip-resistant top surface for good grip when seated and smooth sides for excellent rider mobility when standing
Sharp, Aggressive Bodywork Styling:
• Box-section perimeter frame features advanced styling similar to that found on the KX racers
• Two-piece shrouds inspired by the top-of-the-line KX race machines
• Fuel tank cover provides a flush transition from tank to shroud, and contributes to the bike's high level of fit and finish
• Eye-catching box muffler design protrudes as little as possible from behind the side cover, and features a plastic muffler end-cap that offers a surface cooler to the touch than steel
|Four-stroke, SOHC, two-valve single
|Bore x stroke
|58.0 x 54.4mm
|Compression ratio
|Fuel system
|Keihin PB20
|Ignition Digital
|Five-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch
|Final drive
|Frame type
|High-Tensile steel, box-section perimeter
|Rake / trail
|27 degrees / 3.8"
|Fuel capacity
|1.5 gallon
|Front suspension / wheel travel
|33mm telescopic fork / 7.1"
|Rear suspension / wheel travel
|Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with piggyback reservoir, fully adjustable preload and 22-way rebound damping / 7.1"
|Tire size, front
|Tire size, rear
|Brakes, front
|Single 220mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
|Brakes, rear
|Single 186mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
|Overall length
|Overall width
|Overall height
|Ground clearance
|Seat height
|Curb weight
|209.4 lb
|Color choices
|Lime Green
|6 months
|Kawasaki Protection Plus
|12, 24, or 36 months


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There's a rush to "smarten" previously dumb appliances. In the smart home, we already see smart speakers, TVs, heating and A/C, security systems, video doorbells, and exercise machines. Where will it end? Probably a lot sooner than we think if we continue to depend on classic Wi-Fi, commonly 802.11n or 802.11ac. You may have had this experience: you stream a movie to the TV while your spouse is on the smart bike, the kids are browsing their phones or streaming another movie, and you want to turn down the A/C. Response slows to a crawl—not exactly what we pictured as our ideal smart home. The next generation of Wi-Fi, 802.11ax, will get us back on track, at least for those devices ready to support the standard.
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In the world today, we see many preaching "LOVE". But what does that mean? It can have different meanings. When it comes to what God professed through the Teachings of Jesus Christ, it is one Universal meaning. If you love God, the Father of Creation, you will understand that He is everywhere and in everything. Therefore, you must love all in your life path.
However, the most fundamental thing to do is to love one another. This has to start when we are children. How many crimes against children occur today? They are the most helpless in our society, yet the most receptive to God and His Ways of Love. Why, because they have not had the chance to be soiled by the evil that lurks on this earth, yet. Have you ever seen how a child loves? Or how they forgive? In fact Jesus takes their mindset, as an example as to how we should trust….love…and to analyze with such curiosity. With this purity, in mind, body, and soul….God will enter, and provide the necessary guidance. People think that life was meant to be carefree, to do what you want….and to be free of troubles. Life was originally created that way, in the Garden of Eden. However, that was all tarnished upon Satan introducing sin to Mankind, in the Garden. That is how he initially demolished the direct pathway between Mankind and God. However, no matter how many times Mankind forgot about Him, Our Father in Heaven, still loved us so immensely. He wanted for us to find our way back to Him…to remember His Unconditional Love.
This is why Yahweh, sent His Son, Jesus Christ, down from Heaven, to live amongst us, and to die on the Cross at Calvary. He died, in order to end the pull of Evil over Mankind; and to reestablish the pathway between Mankind and God. Jesus came to show us with His Teachings and in His Death, that God's Mercy and Love are abundant and endless like the sky above you, and the depths of the oceans. He did this for ALL of Mankind, no matter what race, creed, gender….etc. He created all, and wants them all to come back to Him, and live in His Paradise in Heaven.
However we must keep in mind, that God gives us the choice to choose His Ways of Love and Forgiveness; or to continue to follow the world's ways, which are in accordance to evil. For the Father of Creation has proclaimed many times, that He is not of the world's ways. So we must separate ourselves from valuing the world's ways. Just think, children find happiness in the simplest of things…when they unwrap a present…you see a child playing with wrapping paper; or the box of the toy. Not necessarily the toy itself. They play outside with nature: climbing trees…playing in the mud…or with simple things like slides and swings…etc. Children always find happiness and safety in God's Arms.
Each day we wake up, God's shows His Endless Mercy by allowing for you to wake up to another day to have the chance to choose. He gives us these chances till the very last breath in our earthly bodies. However, note…that once we have chosen this path, it will be a hard road to travel. Because evil wants to bring you back to his grasp. He will constantly throw trials at you, to test the sincerity of your fatih in God, in order to try to pull you off forever from the path. However, remember the love of evil is conditional….with the condition of just having the value of taking you away from the Father of Creation. Jesus showed us through His Death on the Cross, that He loved you so much, as to die for you…to unshackle you from evil. All you have to do is trust in God. God did not ask for you to be perfect…but He asked to seek His Love and Forgiveness with a childlike curiosity….sincerely. He wants to have a relationship with you. He waits everyday to hear from you. It's just the matter of seeking Him. He will steer you through green pastures to safey into His Kingdom, while there is chaos around you.
As human beings today, we have forgotten what the meaning of "LOVE" is. It is thrown around so much, in the wrong context. That is the work of evil…to profess love with condition. The love professed by evil is with condition…with circumstance…with a finite value. It ends upon your value for it being done. But if you look, at love in its true form…all of it is in the unconditional form. It is demonstrated by ALL of God's Creations. Look at the animals in the wild, do they not show love between a parent and its baby? Does not a parent animal lay down its life for its young? Look at the trees in the fields, do they not provide shelter in harsh weather for those that need it in the wild? Look at a child…do they not love so easily, despite what happens to them? It is selfless in nature when it comes from Divinity. It does not define itself by earthly titles or parameters. We are infinite in value to God; so priceless, that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die in our place, despite being the King of Kings in Heaven..
When we are following the Father of Creation, who says He's beyond the world's ways…whom do we have to fear? We must grow stronger in our relationship with Him. So that He can give us the strength to endure all of the trials that evil will throw at us, in trying to steer us away. Jesus taught us through His Life, Teachings, and Death….the tools needed to conquer evil….with a trust in God, that is unwaivering like a child to its parents.