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The box art features multiple Spideys!
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Venom Enamel Pin — Venom scares the pants off of me! He's just so creepy looking…
And I also have traumatic flashbacks of the third Spider-Man movie…
Spider-Man Sleep Mask — Perfect for catching a nap when you're tired from all that web-slinging.
The elastic has a good stretch and should fit lots of different head shapes and sizes.
Spider-Woman Valet Tray — Jessica Drew is one of my favourite Spiderlings (though Spider-Gwen is my all-time #1) and this faux leather valet tray is a great catchall.
A great place to store your geeky pins, badges, or even just the gadgets on your desk.
A really neat item!
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My girl Spider-Gwen is on there.
Better look at the design.
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The backs are branded with the box logo.
And Spidey!
The glasses (along with a pair of bonus socks) arrived separately. As they arrived within days of each other we aren't sure why they bothered to ship them separately.
Deadpool Socks — Deadpool socks with his classic logo.
A bit too big for my tiny feet, but super cozy.
I AM Groot Sunglasses — These sunnies were meant to be in the Summer box but a customs delay had them held up.
They have UV 400 protection.
I wear prescription sunglasses so these will be gifted.
Category 3 means these have high protection against sunglare.
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HD Workflow Order? (HD & interlace virgin here!)
Okay, I know that no question is a dumb question, but I am totally new to HD. I'm primarily a director and composer, and not an editor, so I previously have only someone else do all of my DV work in Final Cut while I watched/commented, so I want to make sure that I get this right.
I recently completed an HDV short that will likely be 14-18 minutes after final edit. (Although I have hours and hours of footage- I really wanted to make sure I got some good stuff in the can). I am overall extremely happy with the quality of the captured footage. We shot the project on a Z1-U/1080 50i. Beautiful colors. A lot of it looks rather filmic or close to true HD right out of the camera even before de-interlacing. (to me the Z1U's somewhat blurrier resolution as compared to the super-sharp HDW is a bit more natural-looking in some scenes and works with an intimate piece with lots of close-ups and few wide shots) Here are the basics:
Camera: Sony Z1-U
Original format: 1080 50i
Captured in: Premiere Pro (upgrading to 2.0) + Cineform AspectHD
Post tools that I have: Premiere Pro 2.0 w/ ASPECTHD, After Effects 7, (the entire Adobe video editing bundle), Magic Bullet HD Suite, RevisionFX fields Kit
As all of the previous DV experience I have was on the Canon DVX, I am unsure as to the correct editing workflow for a film shot interlaced and not progressive. I recently read the "HD to film" article by Rev. John Jackman
Perhaps I read it incorrectly, but it seems as though he chose to de-interlace after color correction. Of course, he is a n extremely knowledgeable man. there will be a moderate use of effects and interesting scene transitions. This is truly an 'artsy' film- a little experimental, (but not so overboard as to be shown by Dieter from Sprockets!). I was originally thinking that if time is not a major factor at the moment, that I would have the editor go the route of:
1. de-interlacing and fixing artifacting
2. Essential color correction and continuity
3. Adding effects
4. Final color correction (I may have this professionally done)
5. Magic Bullet tweaking and titles.
Is this the correct workflow order? I have a lot of time (will edit from Sept through early Dec), so it's not like this is a rush job at all. Any suggestions on what to do in order to make this the highest visual production quality? Sound and music are my forte, so I'm not as worried about that as the piece is predominately narrated and completely recorded in-studio.
I am primarily concerned about which workflow order will work best. I was simply going to choose the best cuts and then have my editor work with the rest after we have de-interlaced.
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A while ago I read an article about the Adafruit Feather HUZZAH with ESP8266 in Hackerspace magazine. I had to buy one to play with! It's been on a shelf for a month and finally it's time for me to get it out and get it working! I had to program it using the Arduino IDE and I haven't done C or C++ in years so it's going to be a nice challenge.
I already have a Raspberry PI Zero setup with a PIR sensor and a Unicorn hat. This acts as a night light – giving me a nice red glow to see my way to the loo when I get up at night. It also acts as an alarm clock gently waking me up each morning, then flashing madly if it is ignored! As you would expect from any integration professional it's controllable by REST based services and the alarm set off with cron!
(Tweet with pic of the nightlight when I first put it up https://twitter.com/metcarob/status/902607076203134978 )
When I read about the HUZZAH I thought that it would make a good flyout light for this system. It has a wifi chip and can be battery powered. This way I can make it into a hallway night light controlled by my main Raspberry Pi Zero based light server.
Most people use online services like IFTTT for this kind of thing but I don't want my setup to be reliant on internet service being up so instead I will make them talk directly to each other. Despite that they are both on my home wifi I am going to be using HTTPS so I can learn how it is setupe. These days everything should be secure and it will give me an added benefit of learning how HTTPS works in IOT type devices.
I don't make these projects easy for myself - features I need:
- It has to make HTTPS requests (To tell my light.lan server what it's IP address is.)
- It has to accept HTTPS requests (So my light.lan server can tell it to turn on and off)
- It has to have a timer
- It has to drive a ring of NeoPixels
(Stretch goals for the future will involve making it run on a battery, this will mean learning about the processor's sleep modes and power optimizing my code.
My code for the sketch is here: https://gitlab.com/rmetcalf9/python_rest_pi_light/tree/master/flyouts/h…
I started with the WiFi HTTPS server example and tweaked it from there to a working example. The rest of this article consists of the most interesting/challenging tweaks.
(Example I used https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino/blob/e954022b94e28e2039b4aac31097035… )
Keeping secrets out of git
This wasn't obvious at first - to me at least. When you use the save as dialog in the Arduino IDE it will create a folder for your sketch. You can place other files in this directory. .h files can be included. So I took the sample SecureWiFI server and created a Secrets.h file and moved the WIFI credentials and certificate and key into that file. (Secret.h can then be in .gitignore)
It has to be included with quotes rather than chevrons otherwise the file isn't found:
#include <Secrets.h> //won't work
#include "Secrets.h" //works
Making HTTPS Post requests
This was reasonably easy in the end. In order to correctly follow HTTPSRedirects I had to include HTTPSRedirect.h and HTTPSRedirect.cpp from https://github.com/rgrokett/ESP8266_PIR/tree/master/ESP8266_PIR.
Verfying the certificate meant capturing the cert's fingerprint and storing it in my secrets.h file:
openssl s_client -servername maker.ifttt.com -connect maker.ifttt.com:443 | openssl x509 -fingerprint -noout
I found my python server I was making the requests to crashed after a number of requests. I think this was because I didn't have the client.flush and client.stop commands but I am not completely sure. Finally I am building the HTTP requests manually myself; in my use case I do not need to interpret the response but in future I plan to investigate further and see if I can get an example using a http library working. I decided not to here because my sketch is also a HTTPS server and used different libraries and I wasn't sure if they conflicted.
HTTPSRedirect client(light_server_port);
if (!client.connect(light_server_host, light_server_port)) {
Serial.println("connection failed");
Serial.println("Connection established");
if (!client.verify(light_server_SHA1Fingerprint, light_server_host)) {
Serial.println("certificate doesn't match. will not send message.");
String postData = "{";
postData += "\"secret\":\""; postData += SECRET_LIGHTSERVER_SECRET; postData += "\",";
postData += "\"externalSystemID\": \"HUZZAHFlyout001\",";
postData += "\"externalID\": \"001\",";
postData += "\"notificationName\": \"lightChange\",";
postData += "\"targetGETURL\": \"https://"; postData += WiFi.localIP().toString(); postData += "/lightchange\"";
postData += "}";
client.print("POST "); client.print(light_server_notifier_url); client.println(" HTTP/1.1");
client.print("Host: "); client.println(light_server_host);
client.println("Cache-Control: no-cache");
client.println("Content-Type: application/json");
client.print("Content-Length: "); client.println(postData.length());
Serial.println("Read response");
while (client.connected())
if ( client.available() )
char str=client.read();
Serial.println("End of response");
I did not have to call my webserver with this project but my next project will. This gives an interesting problem since my web server is secured by lets encrypt and the HTTPS certificates will expire every 90 days. I don't want to re-flash the devices with new fingerprints. I am going to have to look into this further.
Making a HTTPS server
HTTPS in general gives interesting problems to Arduino devices. I want to make a device once and leave it in place for years, handling certificate expire is going to be tricky. In this project I have created my own certificate authority and issue my own certificates so I can set an expiry a long time in the future, I just need to get the light server (which is on a Raspberry Pi) to trust my own CA which shouldn't be difficult.
In order to get the HTTPS server example working I had to supply a cert and a private key as a string of bytes. I have put these in my Secret.h file. Instructions on how to do this are in the standard example.
Timer based activation
I found a good reference on timer based activation here - https://www.forward.com.au/pfod/ArduinoProgramming/TimingDelaysInArduin…
Having an event run on a timer poses even more interesting questions. The device should stay on for a long time, what happens when the hardware timer wraps around from the maximum value back to zero? Arduino's don't have real time clocks but they are able to give you the number of seconds since power up. I think this is because the hardware clock is based on the frequency of the CPU but I am not sure of this. The millis() function gives values in milliseconds. I don't have to know time in any greater detail than that for this project.
Useful links
Arduino libries come with samples. These are accessible in the Arduino IDE but it is helpful to know where they come from on github:
There were way more interesting questions involved in this project than I thought there would be. Even basic things like timing, HTTPS, and storing passwords required some research and digging in to. A lot of the solutions I have are ok for this project but I will have to delve into them more in future.
Power management might be a big issue. The WiFi doesn't have to be on and connected all the time, plus there are even possibilities of having external wake up boards (I don't know the exact term for these) which turn on your device on a button press.
I have a second project already lined up and I am ordering more HUZZAH feathers!


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The Seventy Weeks Of Daniel (Part 2) Series
Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006 (message contributor)
Summary: This passage explains God's purpose with the Jewish people and Jerusalem. It is fulfilled in what Jesus did in His life, death, and resurrection, as well as the judgment that follows from His rejection. It does not say a word about the Rapture, the Europe
A Catechism for Little Saints
1) What did Gabriel say would happen to Jerusalem and to the temple? 2) What does Daniel 9 teach about Christ? 3) What did Jesus say would happen to Jerusalem and the temple? 4) When did this finally happen? 5) How should we then live?
The Christology of the Prophecy - This passage explains God's purpose with the Jewish people and Jerusalem. It is fulfilled in what Jesus did in His life, death, and resurrection, as well as the judgment that follows from His rejection. It does not say a word about the Rapture, the European Economic Community, or the Antichrist. Rather, the key themes of the first part of the passage emphasize Christ's redemptive work which focus on His cross-work.
measure of transgression is filled
measure of sin is complete
iniquity is expiated
eternal righteousness is ushered in
the prophetic vision is ratified
Holy of Holies is anointed (Based on the Hebrew text and TNK translation)
The Chronology of the Prophecy - "Seventy weeks" is a complete unit of time like "forty years" or "forty days" or the "seventy years" about which Daniel is praying (Jer. 25:11-12). To put gaps in — like a 2000 year gap between the 69th and 70th week, is unwarranted. These are 490 consecutive years. The event to start this time is said to be " the command to restore and build Jerusalem" (9:25). This starts with the decree of Cyrus, recorded Ezra 1:1-4 (2Chr. 36:22, Is. 44:28, Ezra 5:13, 5:17, 6:3). The proper conclusion of the 7 + 62 weeks is referred to as the "anointing" of "Messiah the Prince," His baptism (Matt. 3:16ff), fulfilling Isaiah (61:1-2) - "The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor..." (Luke 4:18).
The Consummation of the Passage - During the 70th week ("after the sixty-two weeks"), Jesus cuts the new covenant with His blood "for many" (Matt. 26:28), resulting in an end to the sacrificial system (Jer.3:16-18, 31:31-34; Heb. 10:14-20, 8:13). This results in the destruction of the city and the sanctuary (A.D. 70). This is Jesus' interpretation of Daniel! (Luke 21:5-22). Therefore: a) Jesus is NOT coming soon (Matt. 24, Luke 20:9) - but you may go to Him soon (Heb. 9:27). b) The Jews (unbelieving) are NOT the people of God, but all Christians are brought into the originally Jewish covenant. c) The Church is NOT to be "pro-Israeli," but pro-Rege! "For the King."
1) Jerusalem and the temple would be destroyed because of sin.
2) Daniel teaches that Jesus is Messiah the Prince, who will die for our sins, bring an end to the biblical Jewish religion, and bring in His kingdom of everlasting righteousness.
3) Armies would surround Jerusalem and tear down the city and the temple because the Jews of that generation rejected and killed Jesus.
4) The destruction of Jerusalem prophesied in Daniel and by Jesus happened in 70 A.D.
5) We should live knowing Christ's kingdom is changing the world and that Jewish unbelievers today need the gospel just like all other peoples.


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Your apology is good, but contrition needs action.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday said as much to former Bureau of Corrections chief Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa who, on Wednesday, sought the forgiveness of Caceres Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona for "all those who [had] died in the [government's] war on drugs" during his time as director general of the Philippine National Police.
"It is not enough that [Dela Rosa] admits that they were wrong in the past because the killings continue to this day," said Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo.
"He should use his influence, though he is no longer the police chief, to put an end to the killings," he added.
As of Nov. 30 last year, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency put at 5,050 the number of suspected drug users and pushers killed in the government's antidrug operations carried out by the police.
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"We cannot accept being governed by laws and policies that deceive and were crafted based on manipulated facts," the CBCP and the Council of the Laity of the Philippines said in their joint statement.
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"We cannot agree with the premise that solutions to our social problems require that some of us should die," it said.
According to the CBCP, although Dela Rosa's admission was a good first step toward his renewal, this should be accompanied by penance and reparation.
"We learn lessons from the past, from our mistakes, and they should never be done again. Once you confess but continue to do it, that's just for publicity, just showmanship," Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos said of Dela Rosa's apology.
Santos suggested that Dela Rosa show repentance by doing something for the families of those killed in the government's brutal war on drugs.
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With Dela Rosa running for a Senate seat under the administration ticket in May, Pabillo wondered if abolishing the police "Oplan Tokhang" antidrug campaign would be one of the candidate's platforms to show contrition.
"As a candidate, will he say that he is against the killings? The problem is that [the revival of the] death penalty is one of his platforms. If he is indeed sorry, he would try to reverse [and] put an end to all the evil that is happening now," Pabillo said.
Next week, the CBCP and other religious groups will hold their third "Walk for Life," a march meant to remind the government to uphold the dignity of life.
Among the key issues to be tackled in the mobilization are the drug-related killings, the lowering of the minimum age of criminal responsibility, and the proposed reimposition of the death penalty.
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It is mandatory to apply the requirements of European standard EN 453:2014. Non-compliance leads to consequences for the parties involved, specifically the possibility of incurring fines.
The employer (the equipment owner) is responsible for creating a work space that protects its employees and therefore purchases equipment with suitable guards to comply with current legislation. This action cannot be substituted by the use of personal protection, which must be used as supplementary equipment
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Do You Know What A Trade School Is?
From the moment we are born, the game plan for our education is the same. Attend school, obtain good grades, get into college, graduate, and find a job to support yourself. While attending school and financial independence are the correct beginning and end points, it's the steps in the middle that society has gotten stubborn about.
Somewhere along the way, we decided that a college degree was a must for all high school graduates. After 12 years of encouraging students to be unique and creative, we turned around, put them all in the same bucket and convinced them that college is the only logical next step in their lives.
The issue here is, that we are encouraging students to fall in line. I speak often about deciding what type of person you want to become and becoming the first version of yourself. For some, a businessman or educator is exactly who they want to become. However, for others, a college classroom is the last place they should be spending their time and money. If you truly think about what type of person you want to be, and you come to the conclusion that you like to build things, work with your hands, and constantly move around than you owe it yourself to explore alternate options to further your education.
The dictionary refers to a trade school as a vocational school designed to give students the technical skills to prepare them for a specific occupation. In simple terms, a trade school will educate on real-life skills such as plumbing, construction, carpentry and much more. This type of institution will pay you to learn these valuable life skills that will translate into a job you enjoy doing and a life you are happy and proud to live. Furthermore, due to the cultural bias against trade schools, these skills will soon be in high demand.
In a 2016 Presidential debate, Senator Marco Rubio questioned why we as a society have stigmatized trade schools, adding "The world needs more welders and less philosophers." While the second line got a good laugh, the question itself should be examined. Why is it that an educational path that offers paid apprenticeships, defined outcomes, and mentorship is not given equal weight and consideration to a standard college education? The notion that trade school graduates make less money is simply not true.
A recent study shows that graduates from both types of schooling can make roughly same after graduation. However, the average bachelor's degree graduate leaves college with up to $30,000 in student loan debt. That's a lot of money and debt to earn a job in something you don't even enjoy doing.
Trade schools are not for everyone, and neither is college. However, when we encourage younger generations to think about their futures, we have to present all the options. Just because it worked for you does not mean it is meant for them. Furthermore, we need to remember it is their future's, not ours, that they are planning for. As for students, they are the ones that must take time every day to think about what type of person they want to become. If you decide that the person you want to become has nothing to do with working in an office, then a trade school might be exactly what you are looking for.
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Kyle is a youth/education public speaker, book author, and podcast host. His goal is to use these mediums to inspire high school and college students to think differently about the choices they are about to make and the next steps in their lives. Want to learn more? Visit me at www.KyleGrappone.com! The views expressed in this blog, and all my content are mine and do not reflect the views and opinions of any companies and educational institutions I have had current or past connections with.


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Okay, why have I not heard of this place? Fantastic shots…love the first one noise and all but that can be fixed.
That is a lot of noise for 1600, did you use Long Exposure Noise Reduction on the camera? It was one of the suggestions in an eBook I read about photographing stars.


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In the meeting held on June 18, 2017. The penal have decided to relax the compliance for first 2 months.
GSTR-1 with invoice level details needs to be filed for the month of July by 5th September, and for the month of August by 20th September. GSTR-2 and GSTR-3 for these 2 months will be filed thereafter. It means matching for 1st two months of July & August will take place only after 5th/20th September respectively.
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48V Technology on the Automotive Horizon
48V electronic architecture has been looming on the automotive horizon for a few years, and rapid growth is expected over the next five years as manufacturers strive to meet increasingly stringent CO2 emission targets. 48V mild hybrids are considered one of the most cost-effective ways of achieving the targets, which are set to be introduced in 2020 and expected to be further reduced in 2025 and 2030.
Another driver for this change is the more sophisticated electrical architecture found in today's high-end vehicles. Electrical components in luxury cars are nearing the limit of a 12V power supply, and the step up to 48V is inevitable to support connectivity and advanced electrical functions and safety features. 48V power supply systems have not always been considered cost-effective for series production, but advancing technology and external pressure in terms of emission regulations, has brought development in this sector to the forefront of the industry.
The Latest Developments: Audi Biturbo
Audi recently showcased their latest development on the 48V front, by unveiling a new TT Clubsport Turbo Technology Concept Car at W÷rthersee in Austria, which features an electric biturbo supported by a 48V electrical subsystem. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg of Audi's board for technical development said, "The electric Biturbo signifies a new dimension in driving enjoyment; it boosts sprinting ability and torque and enables high peak power. In our TDI engines, we are close to production readiness with this technology".
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The Biturbo combines a conventional gas-driven turbocharger with a secondary electrically driven compressor. Without the need to rely on energy from the exhaust, the electrically-powered compressor offers several advantages: It revs up to maximum rpm rapidly, and continues to boost charge pressure when too little drive energy is left in the exhaust gas for the conventional turbocharger. The electrical system allows the concept vehicle to cover up to 16 metres over the first 2.5 seconds, which is six metres further than a comparable car without the technology. It also demonstrates Audi's commitment to 48V technology.
The concept TT can produce 591hp with a 2.5 litre engine, while production cars from other manufacturers today can only achieve similar figures with roughly twice the displacement of the Audi.
Hyundai Tucson 48V Hybrid
Hyundai also showcased new 48V technology earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, with the unveiling of the new Tucson 48V Hybrid Concept. The 48V Hybrid combines a 2.0 litre diesel model with 134 hp (100KW) and a six-speed manual transmission along with a 14 hp (10KW) electric motor. Combined system performance is 148 hp (110KW), which boosts system power by 10% while only emitting 109g/km CO2. In comparison to a full hybrid model, the 48V system delivers similar efficiency for a quarter of the cost.
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The technology displayed in the show car consists of a Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG), inverter and a low voltage DC/DC converter. The HSG supports the diesel engine with additional output, enables the ISG to restart the engine with practically no noise or vibration, and acts as a generator during deceleration to recharge the 48V lithium-ion battery. In total the hybrid system adds just 20kg to the weight of the vehicle.
Lead-Carbon Batteries
Another interesting development has come in the form of Lead-Carbon Batteries, a technology which is being showcased by the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC). In February this year the organisation displayed three hybrid vehicles as a result of R&D projects, two of which were produced in partnership with leading OEMs, Ford and Hyundai/Kia. The three vehicles were produced to demonstrate the real world potential of lead-carbon batteries in 48V architecture, and exhibit the potential for environmental and fuel efficiency improvements.
The 48V LC Superhybrid is a mild hybrid based on a gasoline-powered turbo-charged 1.4 TSI Volkswagen Passat, enhanced with a Valeo electric supercharger and a CPT Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). ALABC's first 48V demonstration vehicle, the car showed a 13% reduction in CO2 emissions over the base car in initial testing, and also showed the potential for an extra 5% reduction over the NEDC cycle.
The 48V Kia Optima T-Hybrid was loosely based on the previous vehicle but features the Optima's existing 1.7 litre CRDi turbo diesel engine, with a Valeo 10KW electric starter generator and electric supercharger, powered by a 48V version of East Penn's lead-carbon UltraBattery. This powertrain concept enables the vehicle to be driven in electric-only mode when at low speeds and cruising, and recharges the battery during deceleration. It includes stop-start functionality, regenerative braking and enhanced torque and power at low speeds.
The ADEPT (Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain) concept produced in partnership with Ford also improves on the technology from the first vehicle, with the aim of reducing current class-leading C-segment CO2 emissions by a further 15-20%. Based on a Ford Focus, the vehicle is projected to cut CO2 to 75g/km, and will indicate a pathway to 70g/km at a cost/emissions reduction ratio superior to that of a full hybrid vehicle.
ALABC has used these vehicles to demonstrate the potential of lead-carbon batteries as opposed to Lithium-ion batteries. They have several key advantages for use in hybrids due to their performance in high-rate partial state of charge operation, their ability to operate in sub-zero conditions, cost advantage over Lithium-ion batteries, high recycling rates, and the lack of need for a battery cooling system. The automotive industry continues to show an interest in the technology.
Legislation, Standardization and Industry Trends
Consumer demand is still low for electric vehicles, and these trends are certainly not customer-driven. The key driver behind 48V systems is the regulatory environment – particularly in Europe. The emissions goal for passenger cars is less than 95g/km CO2 after the year 2020. 48V hybrid vehicles are increasingly seen as the most cost-effective way of achieving those targets.
The EU also has plans to introduce Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) by 2017 or by 2020 at the very latest. The aim is to introduce global standards for determining the CO2 emissions, fuel consumptions and electric range of passenger vehicles. The WLTP will be more accurate that the current New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), and will present automakers with more challenges.
For example, first generation stop-start systems typically command a 5% reduction in emissions under the NEDC tests, but new testing under the WLTP would only afford a 2.5% reduction for a similar system. It's important for the industry then that electrical standards for 48V architecture can be agreed before the introduction of the new legislation; to that end, the big five German auto-manufacturers, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen proposed the LV148 standards, and are already taking steps to adopt them.
It is the regulations in Europe which means the continent will lead the way in 48V technology according to a Frost and Sullivan report, 'The 48V Power-net Market in Europe and North America'. The report suggests that the Volkswagen group will lead the way in 48V automotive systems, predicting that the manufacturer will have 48V volumes in excess of 1 million across Europe and North America combined by 2025. The research consultancy predicts that Audi and PSA will lead the charge in Europe from 2017, and development in the USA will predominantly be led by German OEMs. The report also suggests that Europe will lead the way from 2020 through to 2025 due to stricter regulations, while the USA will lag slightly behind due to more lenient CO2 targets and a lack of American OEMs taking an interest in 48V architecture.
Growth in Asia
Other forecasts from Navigant Research predict a slow and steady uptake of the technology over the next five years to 2020, but a sharp rise in vehicles with 48V sub-systems at the start of the next decade, with sales predicted to reach 13.5 million vehicles worldwide by 2023. It's notable that the research shows that the Asia Pacific region will account for approximately 60% of sales by 2023, and it is a market on the verge of sustained growth.
Japanese automakers continue to dominate the hybrid market, accounting for 85% of the global market in 2012, with the Toyota Prius leading the way. Demand is high in Japan, and companies such as Toyota and Hyundai are investing heavily in 48V systems with an eye on the Chinese market as well.
The Chinese automotive market is vast, but repeated attempts by the government to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles have fallen short of targets. When this market is opened up, sales of 48V hybrid vehicles in Asia could easily outstrip Europe and the USA.
The Chinese government expects fuel usage to decrease and the share of non-fossil fuels to increase by 11.4% in 2015 and 15% in 2020. CO2 reduction targets are 17% per unit GDP. It has also put in place a number of incentives for the development of BEV and HEV technologies, with over 10,000 automotive companies receiving purchase subsidies, research and development incentives, and tax exemptions to help achieve the targets. One of the key barriers in China has been the lack of a charging infrastructure, but the government has determined to build a complex infrastructure to support electric vehicles by 2022, and once this is in place growth can be expected.
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The Panton Crash Tray is a beautiful mirror-polished centerpiece that adds a dramatic dimension to home decoration.
The tray was originally introduced in 1988 and handcrafted in sterling silver by the Georg Jensen silversmiths. The story behind
the famous Panton design, as it is told in the silver smithy, is that Panton explained what the piece should look like by
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Heralded by music critics as a cross between Janis Joplin, Florence Welch and Courtney Barnett, Lauren Ruth Ward is a force of nature. Her critically acclaimed debut album Well, Hell introduced her too a worldwide audience, with accolades from NYLON, Noisey, Consequence of Sound, The Los Angeles Times, Indie Shuffle and many more. She has played to sold out crowds in LA & across the US, sharing stages with artists as diverse as Keith Urban, Shirley Manson, Eddie Vedder, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Shakey Graves, LP and Liz Phair. She capped off the year with a cover of Grace Slick's birthday by releasing her rendition of Jefferson Airplane hit single "White Rabbit" and a seven song Doors tribute album for Jim Morrison's 75th, called "Happy Birthday Jim."
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KALENJI ONear 500 wireless Bluetooth earphones - BlackKALENJI
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- Listen to music or take calls
- Four hours of battery
- Comes with three sizes of bud
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When you run, your whole body moves. Your earphones need to be perfectly stable in your ears. You sweat when you run, so your earphones need to be resistant to perspiration. And you need to keep a good perception of outside noises. These three different needs guided our choices throughout the design of the ONear 500 sports earphones.
In order to make your ONear 500 Bluetooth earphones perfectly stable in your ears:
- The silicone buds were designed with wing tips which fit into your ears.The earphones are thus stabilised, without causing discomfort. 3 sizes of tips are supplied.
- An adjustable cable connects the two earpieces and goes over your ears to ensure a good fit.Adjustable length which doesn't shift while you're running.
We selected soft, flexible silicone for the buds of the earphones that fit in the ears.We were also particularly attentive to the shape of the buds: Two wing tips hold the earphones in place and distribute the weight of the earphones (only 17g) across your two ears.We designed the buds so they don't enter your ear canal so you don't feel any pressure.
The ear loops on other sports earphones are stiff. The cable used on the ONear 500 bluetooth earphones links the two earpieces like an ear loop.This creates a flexible ear loop which adapts to the shape of your ears. No rigid material sticks into your ears. For optimal hold, don't forget to adjust the cable with the slide!
When it's hot and you are running, you will sweat. You're caught unaware by a rain shower.ONear 500 earphones resist water and perspiration. We have chosen watertight earphones. A watertight membrane has been fitted beneath the buttons. And each earphone is assembled by ultra-sound. These earphones passed the IPX4 water resistance test. Once your run is over, keep your ONear 500 earphones away from moisture, in a dry environment.
Most bluetooth earphones are controlled by your phone, in a pocket or armband (for changing volume, taking a call etc.).The remote control is often on the cable, which can cause instability. To avoid that, we have built the remote control and microphone of the ONear 500 directly in the earpieces. This avoids the moving cable causing interference when you're running. The buttons are also much more accessible.
These are all the functions you can control with your ONear 500:
- adjust the volume (press the Volume +/- buttons)
- pause your music (press the Play button)
- skip to the next track (press the Play button twice)
- answer a call (press the Play button)
- reject a call
- hang up (press the Play button)
- Open Siri or Google Voice (press and hold the Volume+ and Volume- buttons for 2 secs)
We prefer to keep things simple! We have simplified the process for connecting your ONear 500 earphones. Just turn on the earphones and go into the Bluetooth settings of your phone to start searching for a Bluetooth device. Click on "ONEAR500" and you're done! The next time, your phone will automatically connect to your earphones, as long as they are switched on and close by. Don't forget to turn on your phone's Bluetooth ;-)
There is nothing more annoying than your music cutting out. That will happen if the bluetooth reception is not good enough. We paid particular attention to the quality of the ONear 500 antennae so that never happens.
And since you might be running in the gym, we have ensured that the range can reach up to 10 m when unobstructed.
The wireless 4.1 Bluetooth connection is compatible with all smartphones (IOS >6.1 and ANDROID >4.1) and tablets.
The ONear 500 bluetooth earphones have 4-hour battery life when listening. A voice alert will notify you of your battery level when you switch off your earphones so that you don't forget to charge them before your next run. ONear 500 earphones can be charged with the micro-USB cable supplied.
If, after numerous runs, you think your earphones need a clean, you can detach the silicone tips and rinse them out. To clean the earphones themselves, you can wipe them with a cloth. Don't put them in water, as they aren't designed to be submerged.
We wanted to share the music that keeps us going during our runs. So we created a playlist on Deezer and Spotify. Search for "FREE TO MOVE" on your application. Please feel free to add your favourite running songs!
Speaker diameter 8.6 mm
Impedance 32 ohms
Sensitivity 91 Db (+/- 3 Db at 1 Khz and input of 1 mW)
Frequency range 20hz-20Khz
Nominal output power 3mW
85 mAh battery (6 hours)
Audio codec: SBC
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Bluetooth range: 8 to 10 m unobstructed
We take the quality of our products very seriously. Prototypes of the ONear 500 were tested in the laboratory and the field to enable us to improve their design. All the ONear 500 earphones are tested in a special room in the factory to control the quality of the bluetooth performance.Then in another special room to test the sound quality. Each ONear 500 has been quality controlled.
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Matias Garcés Silva launched Amayna with his family's support in 2002. The word "amayna" in Chile loosely translates to "the calm after the storm" - it is that ominous yet peaceful feeling that you only experience around the ocean. Their gravity fed winery and vineyards sit just 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Leyda Valley is a sub-region of the San Antonio Valley located between the Coastal Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean. Its gentle coastal hills are characterized by poor soils and a very dry climate. The low day-night temperature differential is due to the maritime influence.
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I love these Franco Sarto Jive Sandals so much I had to order 3 different pair just for a one day occasion. Hey a girl has to look good. Well anyways I brought 3 pairs of shoes with me and changed them through out the day. My husband and I went for drinks and he happen to look at my feet and say "Whoa I must be drunk. Your shoe colors have been changing all day." He never noticed that I had been changing. Typical man. Again I love shoes. Hey I don't think 40 pairs is too much. ~ Els Lee, NH
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Today, the sun is out and so are the top players. Centre Court is open to the paying public and a stacked card features top draws Liam Broady in the mens and world number 20 Naomi Osaka opening up for the ladies.
The journey down the M1 was nothing short of a nightmare, the previously quiet traffic had built up with vehicles broken down on the slip road towards Brian Clough way, I made it in just before 11.15am. Today's is donation day, a charity day effectively with cut price tickets on Centre Court as low as £3 – a great gesture.
Not only can you see singles today but doubles also begins. Liam Broady also features following his singles match partnered with fellow Brit Scott Clayton. Rising star Katie Swan partners Katie Boulter in the ladies doubles.
Naomi Osaka opened up on Centre Court against American Sachia Vickery with a fairly decent crowd in attendance. Osaka began slowly as Vickery took advantage of some long shots over the baseline. With Vickery nailing the first set 6-3. It looked as though a shock was on the cards.
The form book corrected itself in the final two sets as Osaka's quality finally began to show. Vickery was left visibly frustrated during the second set as Osaka cruised to a 6-1 victory to even things up before stepping on the gas to take the third 6-2. An impressive performance in the end from the Japanese player.
SaiSai Zheng, my other emerging favourite, was once again occupying court number two. I took up residence next to her coach as we both watched her take on Magdalena Frech of Poland. Frech had already taken the first set 6-2 but Zheng, as against Ella Taylor in the previous round, was on the comeback trail.
That backhand slice, now becoming a trademark shot, Zheng was looking decent. SaiSai then took the second set 6-3. It felt like by turning up that I had become her lucky charm. Sadly, Zheng's luck ran out in the third and final set, Frech completed an impressive performance to take it 6-3. Sadly Zheng's singles adventure this year at Nottingham had come to an end.
The weather towards the end of Sunday was scorching. I got back into the car and the temperature read 29C! I looked at my face and I swear I could have passed for a strawberry served at Wimbledon. My knees were burned in the one spot that I had missed with the suncream, who would have thought you could get such a good tan in Nottingham?
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UK presents its mandate for negotiations with EU
On 3 February 2020, as the European Commission (EC) was presenting its proposal for a mandate for the negotiations with the United Kingdom (UK), British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in turn presented the UK's mandate for negotiations on future relations with the EU. The document states that the British government is aiming for a "future relationship based on friendly cooperation between sovereign equals", and that the transition process to that relationship will be completed by the end of 2020, by which time "the UK will have recovered in full its economic and political independence".
Research cooperation is not mentioned explicitly in the document, it states that "The UK is ready to consider participation in certain EU programmes, once the EU has agreed the baseline in its 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, and taking into account the overall value to the UK of doing so."
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I would have loved to have seen this on video. He probably won't spend the entire 90 days but it still warms the dark cold recesses of my heart.
Q: What do you call 1,000 lawyers drowned in a swimming pool?
A: A good start.
***I already know how this guy's lawyer is going to plead this case, since he
"had originally been taken to a hospital ... on an 'unstable mental health hold'".
***We have the technology. We have the capability. What is lacking is the "drive" to make the leap. Carter, Reagan, Bush (I), Clinton, Bush (II) didn't have the vision. The dream. This venture would also be an excellent training site for future manned Mars missions. A nice way to meet two objectives with one budget.
***The nine most destructive earthquakes
***Do you enjoy music videos? I think most of us do. Listening is great but watching your favorite artists perform is even better. Well, Will Smith (Fresh Prince of Bel Aire, MIB, Independence Day) and associates have launched a new site called "PluggedIn". Enjoy.
***I had been meaning to mention this earlier, but it kept slipping my mind.
***On the local scene, a very interesting offer was made to me last night. If it pans out, I'll be a very happy camper.
***Have a great day everyone. Hope you can make it by tomorrow.
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Scientific Name
Echeveria laui Moran & J.Meyrán
Scientific Classification
Family: Crassulaceae
Subfamily: Sedoideae
Tribe: Sedeae
Subtribe: Sedinae
Genus: Echeveria
Echeveria laui is one of the most attractive Echeverias. It is a slow-growing, usually unbranched succulent, up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall, with blue-grey leaves with powdery coating. The rosettes are up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter. It is very symmetrical and pretty whether or not it is in flower. The flowers are peachy-rose.
USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Most of the common Echeveria species are not complicated succulents to grow, provided you follow a few basic rules. First, be careful never to let water sit in the rosette as it can cause rot or fungal diseases that will kill the plant. Additionally, remove dead leaves from the bottom of the plant as it grows. These dead leaves provide a haven for pests, and Echeverias are susceptible to mealybugs. As with all succulents, careful watering habits and plenty of light will help ensure success.
Repot as needed, preferably during the warm season. To repot a succulent, make sure the soil is dry before repotting, then gently remove the pot. Knock away the old soil from the roots, making sure to remove any rotted or dead roots in the process. Treat any cuts with a fungicide.
Most Echeverias can be easily propagated from leaf cuttings, although a few are better from seeds or stem cuttings. To propagate a leaf cutting, place the individual leaf in potting soil for succulents and cover the dish until the new plant sprouts.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Echeveria.
Echeveria laui is native to Mexico (Oaxaca).
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The purpose of the Medical Outcomes Liaison (MOL) position at Teva Pharmaceuticals is to be an expert of managed care and health systems delivery of patient care with high scientific and medical acumen in therapeutic areas of interest to Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. The purpose will be achieved with the (MOL) acting as an unbiased scientific and educational resource to managed care organizations and affiliated delivery network organizations. Additionally, the MOL will work within their region with Market Access Account Manager Colleagues to foster relationships with Managed Care, Health Systems, and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) External Experts (EEs) with the goal of improving patient health outcomes. This position is field-based within a regional geography but is responsible for stakeholders on regional and national levels. The MOL works under the departmental guidance of the Director, Medical Outcomes Liaison Team.
Great Lakes Region to Include:
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee
Scientific Credibility and Expertise: Serve as a medical and scientific resource for the Managed Care and Health System Delivery Network community in therapeutic areas of interest to Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.
Managed Care and Health Economics and Outcomes Research Advocacy Development: Engage in scientific and clinical dialogue with key individuals in the Managed Care system and outcomes research area regarding the value proposition for Teva products and explore appropriate collaborative research opportunities.
Market Access Support: Act as a resource and support the Market Access team communicating the value proposition of Teva Products within corporate guidelines.
Health Economics Outcomes Research Support: Act as a field resource and support the HEOR team helping to inform the strategic plan for the value proposition of Teva Products and execution of individual projects aligned to the strategic plan of Teva Products.
Advanced scientific degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DVM) or equivalent required (relevant residency and/or fellowship experience preferred).
An established track record of effective oral presentations and relationship development within the healthcare profession.
Disease management clinical experience in Teva therapeutic areas preferred; background in Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, Asthma, COPD, Movement Disorders, or Pain is ideal.
Preferred 3-5 years prior experience in HEOR, biostatistics, or epidemiology.
Preferred 2-4 years prior experience in managed care; and - Preferred 3-5 years prior experience working in the pharmaceutical industry with at least one year experience in Managed Care, HEOR, Integrated Delivery Networks, or Accountable Care Organizations.
The position requires approximately 60% overnight travel with several night and/or weekend activities throughout the year.
Candidates should live within a close distance of a major airport.
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Pushing the boundaries of magnet design (Vol. 48 No. 1)
New method to make permanent magnets more stable over time
For physicists, loss of magnetisation in permanent magnets can be a real concern. In response, the Japanese company Sumitomo created the strongest available magnet—one offering ten times more magnetic energy than previous versions—in 1983. These magnets are a combination of materials including rare-earth metal and so-called transition metals, and are accordingly referred to as RE-TM-B magnets. The authors have now been pushing the boundaries of magnet design, as published in a recent study. They have developed methods to counter the spontaneous loss of magnetisation, based on their understanding of the underlying physical phenomenon. They have now developed a simple additive-based method for ensuring the stability of permanent magnets over time, with no loss to their main magnetic characteristics.
R. B. Morgunov, E. I. Kunitsyna, V. V. Kucheryaev, V. P. Piskorskii, O. G. Ospennikova and E. N. Kablov, Giant effect of Sm atoms on time stability of (NdDy)(FeCo)B magnet, Eur. Phys. J. Plus, 131, 344 (2016)


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"Yeah, living on your own, being free. It feels great. But living by yourself can be a real drag, too. Still, if you've got some really tight friends somewhere nearby, then you know it'll all work out." - K.K. Rider
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It wouldn't be a stretch to say restaurants that entwine elegance and Malay cuisine are not to be found all too easily, but those that throw in cherished tradition into the mix are an even rarer breed. One fine example of such a dining venue can be found in TPC Kuala Lumpur, where the dignified Mamanda is situated.
First used on the pioneering restaurant in Singapore, the name Mamanda refers to the designation of respect Malay Sultans reserved for their ministers. It's a telltale sign of the overtones of nobility that inhabit the establishment, from its food to its setting.
The depth of heritage appreciation here was impressed upon Director of Syarikat Pesaka Antah Sdn Bhd Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah Binti Al-Marhum Tuanku Ja'afar, Director of Antah Healthcare Group, Tunku Khairul Zaim Bin Tunku Naquiyuddin Director of Mid Valley City MK Sen, General Manager Commercial Business – Commercial Services of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad Hani Ezra Hussin and other dignified diners who attended the review of the Mamanda MIGF menu.
Dato' Steve Day, Dato' Fazley Yaakob and Datin Su Wai Fun
Celebrity singer, actor and chef Dato' Fazley Yaakob – who has another restaurant in the MIGF roster this year – was a key player in the process of bringing Mamanda to KL. Like he did when he hosted MIGF guests at SukaSucré Bistro, he ensured that those who came were well fed and well entertained.
Yogi Thakker, Bruni Tiffin, Joanne Karlsson, Chris Tiffin and Peter Karlsson
MK Sen, Ming Tsuan Sen, Tunku Kecil Tunku Besar Tunku Datuk Mudzaffar Bin Tunku Mustapha, Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah Binti Al-Marhum Tuanku Ja'afar, Mike Tan and Tunku Khairul Zaim Bin Tunku Naquiyuddin
Chef David Morris and Michelle Morris
Joyce Thung, Dato' David Tan Ah Ba and Cindy Tan
Starting the experience for the evening were young kompang drummers who announced the arrival of each invitee with a bang to the Piano Lounge.
Fairuzz Nasron, Hani Ezra Hussin and Datin Su Wai Fun
Shaharin Saman and Wan Mohalina Wan Mohammad
After indulging in some refreshments and each other's company, surrounded by Mamanda service staff all decked out in traditional ensembles, the group were taken in a kompang procession to the restaurant itself.
Kompang players led the way to the restaurant
In the grand interior, the sound of the kompang was replaced by that of another traditional instrument, the gamelan, courtesy of a junior team from a local music outfit.
Little gamelan maestros provided the ambient music
These talented kids provided the live background tunes for the night.
The food came with poetry verses
Set to an epic tale of an ancient warrior who crosses land and sea to a princess, the menu was presented as an eight-chapter 'Malay Opera Culinary Journey', complete with poetry readings in Malay and English as each dish was served. Dato' Fazley even enlivened some of these dish introductions with his trademark flair, brandishing silat moves one time and a food torch the next.
Dato' Fazley gave a little demonstration of silat
Gareth Koh, Dato' Sri Thong Kok Khee, Datin Sri Kwee See and Ming Tsuan Sen
First to show up from the kitchen was a multi-layered appetiser called Taman Cenderawasih, comprising egg tofu with peanut sauce, spices of Malay Nusantara herbs, and freshly tossed greens and petals.
The appetiser, called Taman Cenderawasih
Sup Tulang Merah Maharaja came after, a rich tomato soup with lamb shank meat infused with herbs, spices and caramelised onions.
The soup, Sup Tulang Merah Maharaja
A soothing palate cleanser was then placed in front of the guests, Sekapur Sireh (Keris Kursani Biru) which consisted of lime sorbet with blue pea flower.
Keris Kursani Biru, a palate cleanser
Next arrived the main dish, the enticing Laksamana Lobster Dua Samudera; tender lobster tail served with Selayang fish cooked with coconut milk, laksa Johor served with spaghetti and laksa Kelantan paired with feshly folded rice flour noodle and garnishes with Nusantara spices.
The Laksamana Lobster Dua Samudera main dish
In the spirit of the Muhibah theme, a goodwill platter, known in Malay as Nasi Ambeng was delivered to the tables in hefty portions after.
The Nasi Ambeng platter
Jasmine white rice, beef rendang, salted fish, grated coconut, potato cutlets, sambal prawns, sambal fish, beef lungs and chicken gravy were the elements of this mega dish, which saw the members of dining group jovially serving each other in the communal way Nasi Ambeng is meant to be enjoyed.
Serving fellow diners was part of the Muhibah experience
Another palate cleanser, Songket Bunga Raya (Gedung Kuning) was provided to the diners subsequently, who took the unconventional shot of turmeric tonic with much interest.
The palate cleanser that was Gedung Kuning
It was then time for dessert, which turned out to be Serawa Raja Buah Kotaraja Kerikil Koleh Emas Pisang Mutiara. Diners were treated to a blissful medley of creamy durian flesh, steamed glutinous rice, slow-cooked green beans batter, burned coconut milk, crispy banana fritters and jackfruit ice cream.
The Dessert, Serawa Raja Buah Kotaraja Kerikil Koleh Emas Pisang Mutiara
Lastly Songket Bongket Bunga Raya (Bahtera Bendahara) was set on the placemats, its coconut nectar with espresso a satisfying end to a fulfilling meal.
The final menu item, Bahtera Bendahara
That was far from the end of the evening however, as music filled the air and a troupe of traditional Malay dancers came out to put on a show, and Dato' Fazley, in his element, got a number of the guests to join in as well!
The guests did not shy away from some Joget dancing
In his concluding speech, Dato' Steve bestowed a hearty commendation to the restaurant team for the brilliant evening and the great menu concept.
The first to speak for the guests, Hani Ezra talked highly about the way the restaurant uplifts Malay food, saying that she had found in Mamanda a sublime place to take friends seeking such cuisine. Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia Cuisine Chef Instructor Chef David Morris remarked that the food was outstanding, and each dish had been even better than the last. Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah said each course was presented extremely well, with an artistic touch to every excellent mouthful she had.
Hani Ezra (with the microphone) couldn't wait to tell her friends about Mamanda
The Full Festival Menu at Mamanda costs RM239 per person without wine. Click here to read more about the restaurant, Dato' Fazley and the Festival menu.
The high-spirited team at Mamanda
Sponsored by Vision KL, Festival Publicity Dinners help create and sustain the MIGF buzz throughout the Festival month. These dinners provide an excellent way for the organisers to individually recognise the professionals in each Festival Restaurant and to thank everyone involved, from the restaurant managers and service teams, to the Master Chefs and their kitchen staff.


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Bonjour from Pondy: a quirky city with a great deal of French influence, but a strong beating Indian pulse. Also, Happy Birthday to my gorgeous grandmother.
Today was spent exploring the city by foot, starting from the old French Quarter where we're staying. We started our morning with masala chai, coffee, and free wifi, and made a 'plan' for sight-seeing today, working from our guidebook map. We headed towards the beach, along Gourbet Avenue, but didn't get too far before we came across a shoe maker along side the road, crafting shoes on the floor of his tiny open shed/shop. Seeing as Jake has size 16 feet that are impossible to find shoes for and his thongs are already wearing through one month into our trip, we'd been on the look out for a shoe maker. 700 rupees ($12.50 AUD) for a pair of custom made, awesome looking leather sandals – ready the same day – how could we not order a pair each?!…
We continued walking along the coast line, looking out along the ocean. The sun was beating down today, but the walk was beautiful and there were several interesting sights, beautiful French architecture and some important monuments (including a statue of Ghandi) along the way to see. We visited a couple of Hindu temples, but the constant begging for us to buy crappy tack that we didn't need (including creepy framed photos of a close up view of some old dude's yellowing cataract eyes) meant we left pretty quickly. We went to visit the well known Sri Aurobindo Ashram here, but it was closed to visitors at that point, so we moved along.
We explored the town some more, visited a book shop, a couple of market stalls, explored the massive maze that is the Gourbet Market, and ended up at a vegetarian restaurant where we both ordered thali – a delicious banquet/feast that ended up being our breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Thali is an all-you-can-eat meal (don't be put off by the dodgy association); traditionally served in several tiny steel bowls, within a larger steel platter. Our thalis came out with about 10 different curries, gravys, watery stocks packed with massive amounts of flavor, a large dried chilli, stock and oil, raita, a dish of sour curd, a little Indian sweet and some spiced, sweet rice. Massive amounts of rice are given, along with a flat bread and pappodams. And if all of this doesn't make you full, staff are constantly coming around to top up the tiny steel dishes with more steaming [whatever is looking a bit empty]! All this for 150 rupee (under $3 AUD). I managed to get through about half of my thali, with no top ups. I have no idea how the locals can manage to top up two, three, four times before they're finished…
After rolling out the door of the restaurant, we visited another book shop where I bought Eat, Pray, Love – how cliché – but, I've finished the obligatory must-read-if-travelling-to-India Shantaram, and missed having a book to read. That should keep me occupied on the five hour bus trip tomorrow!
We walked back along the beach towards our shoe maker, whose name I discovered is Prabu – for anyone who has read Shantaram – awww, Prabu!… Prabu, along with his uncle, was in the process of putting the various pieces of our shoes together – the bases, the soles and the straps. Watching him and his family member craft our shoes with such patience and ease was a lovely experience, they bought us chai and chatted with us a bit; Prabu explained "I really happy in my job." They fitted our shoes several times to our feet, before finally gluing down the straps to fit us perfectly. Prabu's tiny work space was filled with tools, glues, scraps, materials, shoe bases, photographs, shoes, books, and a beautiful antique-looking Singer sewing machine.
We took a tuk tuk later that evening to outside the city area, with the intention of booking a private bus for tomorrows five hour trip to Trichy on the advice of some locals – they explained since tomorrow is a Saturday, traveling by the local bus will involve "you not being freely or freeness." However, the only private buses that run were firstly, only overnight buses, and secondly, really expensive. I guess we'll take the 'normal' bus tomorrow and see how we manage: I hope we get some freeness.
Our short time here in Pondy was wonderful; it didn't feel as though we were in India at times, and at other times we couldn't have felt like we were anywhere else… I'm so glad we have had the opportunity to spend a tiny piece of our journey here.


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Are you timid? I doubt many people would characterize me as timid, and I used to consider myself a bit of a Fearless Fosdick, but in truth I'm very timid around mechanical things. My sister's husband used to tease that Annie couldn't even be trusted to use a can opener; I'm in that league…always afraid of hurting something or breaking something, so if things don't work with a very gentle touch, I stop and feel unsure about what to do next. It's basically a lack of trust in the sturdiness of the object and a lack of confidence in my ability to interact successfully.
Case in point: My car was fine…just had a defective sensor, as Alan suspected. My car was repaired; I returned their lovely loaner and thanked them, but when I pulled up to the garage door in my own car to leave, expecting it to open as they'd told me it would, nothing happened. I looked for any type of switch on the wall that might open the door, but there was none. I waited, thinking someone might have to press a button for me to open it remotely. Still nothing. After a minute or two, I got out and asked a mechanic what I needed to do in order to open the door. "Oh, just drive just a little bit closer. You have to be within a foot or two of the door before it'll open."
Ah! I got in, drove gingerly forward, and voilà, the door opened as if by magic!
How about you? Is it possible you've got an ingenious mechanical brain and never fear to experiment with something until you can make it work…but feel timid about spiritual things? If so, come a little bit closer! If you think there might be a God, but he seems remote, and you're not sure how to "get the door open"…to access him, "draw near to God, and he will draw near to you" (James 4:8). You may lack trust in the character of God (blaming him for the evil in our world, which he allowed out of respect for our freedom to choose), or you may lack confidence in your ability to interact successfully with him (not understanding the infinite depth of his love for us), but he invites us to seek him with all our hearts, and he promises that—if we will—we will find him: "And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13).
"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).


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Ranking the Top 5 Point Guards in the NBA
Oct. 21, 2017
You love your sports, you love your teams, and you're always looking for more news about them.
About 5 minutes and 15 seconds into the first game of the NBA season, Boston's all-star forward, Gordon Hayward, went up to catch a pass and landed hard on the court. It didn't sound good, but no one gave it much thought for the moment. Once Hayward remained on the ground and everyone could see his foot bent in a way no human should possibly be able to bend, it was evident. TNT announcer Kevin Harlan quickly exclaimed "Hayward has broken his leg!" and everyone, whether watching at the arena or from home, knew the worst had happened. I'm going to show the clip following this sentence: if you do not want to watch the clip, either don't click on the "play" button or simply scroll to the next paragraph.
This injury will keep Hayward out of the lineup for Boston for the rest of the season. He's undergone successful surgery after being diagnosed with a fractured tibia and dislocated ankle. This injury is a big deal not only for the Celtics, but for the rest of the Eastern Conference as well. Many considered Boston a legitimate threat to the Cleveland Cavaliers before this injury. Without (arguably) their best player on the court, how will Boston fare? Will another team rise to the occasion and take their spot as the second-best team in the East? It's entirely possible, and the team that is capable of doing so is the Washington Wizards. The Wizards have been waiting on this moment for a long time, and this could be the year John Wall and Bradley Beal finally get to the Eastern Conference Finals. But why is this team capable of doing so? Didn't they go 49-33 last year? Didn't they lose in seven games to the Celtics in the playoffs?
Yes, the Wizards lost to Boston in the playoffs last year. Yes, the Wizards won 49 games, but Boston only won 4 more than them with 53. Before Gordon Hayward's injury, Boston was the consensus 1 or 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, ahead of the Wizards in either scenario. It was the easy pick at the time. Now that Hayward is out for the year, many are picking Washington to leapfrog Boston in the standings, and I'm on board. The Wizards are in prime position to get revenge for last year's game 7 loss to the Celtics in the playoffs, and here's why they're doing to do it:
Washington's starting five is just as good as Boston's, if not better:
Washington quietly has one of the better starting units in the NBA. John Wall is one of, if not the best, point guards in the East and Bradley Beal is no slouch himself, averaging 23 points a game last season on a deadly 40% clip from deep. Otto Porter Jr. is poised to make another leap after averaging 13 points and 6 rebounds a game on 51% shooting from the field and a 43% clip from downtown that is even higher than that of his teammate, Beal. Marcin Gortat is a consistent double-double threat at the center position. Oh yeah, not to mention Markieff Morris is going to return in a couple weeks from his sports hernia surgery. This unit is going to once again be one of the best in the league, especially with expected improvement from Wall, Beal and Porter.
Without Hayward, Boston still sports a very good starting lineup of Kyrie Irving, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford. It'll be interesting to see how Irving handles being the alpha-dog he's wanted to be for awhile now. It'll also be intriguing to watch the development of Smart and Brown's three-point shots (both below 34% career shooters from beyond the arc). Boston has proven, consistent scorers in Irving and, to a lesser extent, Horford, but Jayson Tatum brings a very polished offensive game to the NBA and should adapt soon enough. If Smart and Brown can score consistently, this starting five may turn out to be better than Washington's. Until Irving proves himself as the number one option and his supporting cast gels together, Boston will struggle to a degree on offense. Right now, Washington gets the edge in the starting five argument (more on that later).
Washington's bench is better than Boston's:
One thing the Celtics lost this offseason was depth. With the loss of Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart is now starting. With the loss of Gordon Hayward, Jayson Tatum is now starting. Here's the Boston bench:
Shane Larkin, Semi Ojeleye, Terry Rozier, Marcus Morris, Aron Baynes
Marcus Morris might be the only name you recognized from that list, and that's okay. The other guys are decent pieces, but this Boston bench is significantly worse than it was last year. Expect to see a big difference when the first unit comes off the court. It will be in Boston's best interest to keep one or two of its starters on the court to mix in with the reserves.
Washington's issues last year were health and depth. Health is something you can't teach or learn, it's just luck. Depth is something you can acquire and develop, and the Wizards have more of it this year. Let's look at Washington's bench:
Tim Frazier, Jodie Meeks, Kelly Oubre Jr., Mike Scott, Ian Mahinmi
Frazier and Meeks are guys who've started many games in the NBA. Meeks is a sharpshooter off the bench and a guy who can handle the ball in spurts. Frazier played plenty of minutes in New Orleans but is no stranger to coming off the bench and still making an impact. Mike Scott isn't anything special, but he's a decent wing off the bench. Ian Mahinmi is a lethal defensive weapon when healthy. The key to this bench is Kelly Oubre Jr. The Kansas product averaged just 6 points per game last season, but played some clutch minutes in the playoffs and flashed a lot of potential. Some of it was shown in the Wizards' season opener:
If this kid can play good basketball as a 6th man for Washington, look out. This bench isn't going to take over the world, but it has the potential to perform quite a bit better than it did a season ago. Washington gets the edge over Boston in bench play.
Experience > Inexperience
Think of the Boston Celtics as a puzzle with pieces that can be altered to fit together. It's going to take awhile to figure out what pieces go where and how they're going to work together, but it should be fine. Think of the Wizards as a puzzle that has already been put together, but one where the image formed looks more and more stunning over time. Often overlooked, but something that will become too good to ignore at some point. That point is this season.
Once Markieff Morris is healthy, Washington will be sporting the exact same starting five it did a year ago. Keep in mind John Wall is 27 years old. Also keep in mind that both Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr. are just 24 years old. This core is going to be as dangerous as ever in year five together. Wall is just beginning to enter his prime. Beal averaged 23 points a game last season, he's as dangerous as ever. Porter is poised to take big leap forward under the tutelage of Wall/Beal. Kelly Oubre is poised to do what many players do and make year three the best one yet. Gortat and Morris both know their roles on this team and are very efficient in playing them. Washington has the perfect amount of youth, mixed with plenty of continuity and experience.
Boston has a lot of question marks. Will Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart ever develop three point shots? Will Al Horford begin his decline at the age of 31? How fast will Jayson Tatum adapt to the NBA? Will the team feel the absences of defensive stoppers Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder? What about the absence of Gordon Hayward? Perhaps the most important question of all - is Kyrie Irving capable of leading this team? All of these questions will be answered throughout the season, but no one knows when. It's going to take time for head coach Brad Stevens to tinker with his rotation until it plays well together. It's going to take time for Jayson Tatum to come into his own at the NBA level. It's going to take time for Smart and Brown to develop their shots. Kyrie Irving has 10 turnovers in two games and is shooting just 37 percent from the field; it's going to take time for him to become the player he wants to be for this team.
The Wizards aren't being handed the 2 seed in the Eastern Conference just because Gordon Hayward is hurt. For all we know, Kyrie Irving and company will figure things out quicker than we thought. Kyrie Irving could turn into a dominant force and a leader before everyone predicted. It's just not likely. Washington has a starting five that should rank alongside Boston, if not higher, this season. The Wizards also boast a decent bench that is going to get even stronger once Markieff Morris returns in early November. Washington also has a core of three young players in their 5th season together. A potential MVP candidate, a budding all-star and a great third option that may grab a few all-star votes himself is a recipe for success, especially when surrounded with two starters who play very efficiently. Last year, 115-105 was the final score in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, in favor of the Celtics. This year, the outcome could be much different. Boston is vulnerable, while Washington is getting stronger by the day. We'll soon find out just how good both of these teams are.
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