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Graphic anti-abortion banner hangs over Monday morning car crash
A Monday-morning car crash on the Linc happened directly under one of the graphic anti-abortion banners that have been predominantly displayed in the city for weeks.
A collision was reported to police just before 8 a.m. under the Mohawk overpass on the Linc in the westbound lanes, police spokesperson Debbie McGreal-Dinning told CBC Hamilton.
"One caller reported seeing a banner in the area," she said. "The investigation is ongoing in regards to the collision."
Hamilton Reddit user Bedouin85 caught a quick glimpse of the accident while driving, and says it looked like an elderly man had run into something.
"I think it might have been the wall of the bridge because I did not see any other car there," Bedouin85 said. "The front end of his car was pretty damaged though. The bumper was hanging off and it seemed to have crushed his hood in a bit."
"I cannot say for sure that [the banner] caused the accident, but I think it is a pretty safe assumption that it did. Either that, or it was just a major coincidence."
Using a loophole
Protesters from the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform have been demonstrating in Hamilton for over a month. Some of those protests involve hanging a banner over the Linc with the slogan "abortion kills children" and a bloody photo of a fetus.
The group isn't attaching the banner to any city property — instead, protesters are tying the banner to their bodies and standing next to the edge of the overpass. That technicality ties the city's hands, Ward 7 Coun. Scott Duvall says.
"We were hoping to get them on the sign by-law, but they are not hanging these signs on public property, they are attaching the signs to their bodies," Duvall told CBC Hamilton in a previous interview.
"I have received many phone calls and emails on this. I have contacted our bylaw staff and they have stated to me there is nothing they can do."
McGreal-Dinning says the protesters have been in contact with police, and have been "following all of the rules to a T."
"It is the responsibility of all motorists to pay attention to the road as there are many potential distractions while driving," McGreal-Dinning said.
"The individuals who are demonstrating within the City of Hamilton are not breaking any federal or provincial laws nor are they in violation of any municipal by-laws."
"They are exercising their right to freedom of speech which is set out in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for all Canadians.
'Graphic and disturbing'
The Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform is an "educational pro-life organization," says Stephanie Gray, they group's co-founder and executive director.
She says the group is two years into an 18-year campaign to "convey the true horror" of abortion when "words are insufficient."
Gray says the images — which she describes as "graphic and disturbing" — are aimed to outrage people.
"We have found pictures to be effective in changing minds and saving lives, we know of women who have cancelled abortions based on our pictures," she told CBC Hamilton.
"This isn't ending any time soon," she said. "Our philosophy is as long as children are being killed, the evidence will be brought to people's attention."


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In past posts about success factors, I talked about when my kids were still young I learned that taking a full load of advanced placement classes at a moderately competitive high school means ridiculous homework loads. I started wondering if there was a better way for success, and noted some information such as that can be found on the blog, Study Hacks.
By the time our oldest was entering middle school, I thought I had it all figured out. (Hah! Cue laughter here. As a parent can we ever have it all figured out?)
We decided that the best option was just to not take a full load of preAP/AP classes. We would just resist getting on the ever-speeding treadmill in the first place.
My son was the first class that had preAP classes offered at our middle school. Lucky us! (Not.) We found ourselves faced with the preAP/AP question much earlier than we thought.
This worked to a certain extent. First off, our oldest had never made perfect grades. (Let me admit right now that most parents would have been thrilled with his grades.) He loved to read, but he hated writing and hated the books that most English teachers assign. He loved math the most. (To put this in perspective, you should know that he's been known to refer to his math homework as "fun and relaxing.")
So he was perfectly happy taking GT/preAP math and science and "regular" English and history. And when I heard the titles of the books they were assigning in preAP English, all of us were pretty happy with our choices. (You can read my thoughts on the depressing books kids are required to read.)
On top of that, our school district started trying out ridiculously time consuming summer projects for preAP classes with unfair grading. (Another rant for another time.) English and history were the worst offenders when it came to summer projects.
For the first couple of years, we followed the policy of a partial preAP load, and our son had a moderate to heavy homework requirements. He felt able to participate in some extra-curricular activities such as the school musical. (Which was a real stretch – and a great experience – for him.)
But, especially when our oldest daughter started middle school, we started noting some drawbacks to not taking a full preAP/AP load. I'll talk about those in post, How any AP classes should you take?
What about you? Have your students taken a full or partial preAP/AP load in middle school or high school? What are your impressions?

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Hello everyone,
check this out. AutoChenille (EU forums) sent a couple of photos of the restored Batchat at Saumur. His comment:
As you can see, the BatChat is now displayed next to its "tech tree", with the tiny but cute ELC AMX, and the fearsome AMX 13. This shows that the Saumur museum (which is still owned by the French Army !) The Museum has a quite small budget (a huge part of which goes into keeping that Tiger 2, pride of the museum, running), and choosing this particular tank is an important decision, as many other tanks with more historical importance are still rusting in the museum's yard. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to put an original engine back on the BatMobile ; and the Museum refuses to put modern engines inside old tanks (their goal is to preserve history they say).
Note that it has a WoT camo paint, and WoT-style roundels on the side of the turret. This shows that the Saumur museum (which is still owned by the French Army !) has realised at last that WoT could be a great asset for them.
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It was the type of shout-fest debate that would not have been out of place in the original Crossfire. But instead of taking place on the reboot of that show, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) went head-to-head on CNN's The Situation Room Monday afternoon. Once they got going, all host Wolf Blitzer had to do was get out of the way as these two ideologically-opposed lawmakers went at each other's throats for nearly fifteen minutes straight.
It really is something to watch. Blitzer to Sanders: "More taxes on the wealthy?" Sanders: "Yeeeeessss! My goodness!" Crazy Eyes: "Well. I happen to be a former tax litigation attorney…blah blah blah."


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"Wisconsin Express" (one-week cultural immersion program) *STUDENTS FROM ANY MAJOR ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!*
Good morning!
Wisconsin AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is delighted to announce our annual "Wisconsin Express" (one-week cultural immersion program) will be offered again in Spring and Summer 2018.
This field experience offers unique insider access to a local region of Wisconsin, including tours of facilities and conversations with people who live and work in that part of the state. The 2018 program offers 14 sites, each with a different cultural focus (such as Native American, Amish, Somali, Hmong, African American, Latinx), and other special focus areas (such as aging, women's health, addiction, or incarceration). Teams of 6-12 student stay overnight and travel together throughout the week to tour local resources and meet health care providers and many additional professionals in the region, to gain an understanding of the community. Past participants have appreciated this opportunity to explore interesting areas and programs in the state, which they otherwise would not have discovered.
Program dates:
Summer (10 sites) – May 20-25, 2018
Spring Break (4 sites) – 3 different weeks in March 2018; see application for timing and site locations
Participant fee is $210 for the week; partial scholarship assistance is available for students unable to pay the entire fee.
Applications received by Friday December 22 will receive priority consideration. Please encourage students from any major who are interested in culture, teamwork, and community health to apply!
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From 6pm on Sunday 2 August metropolitan Melbourne, including the Mornington Peninsula, will move to Stage 4 restrictions. These restrictions include a curfew from 8pm to 5am. Face coverings will continue to be compulsory.
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Trainers: Johannes Keizer, Giorgio Lanzarone, Valeria Pesce, Antonio Petti, Nicholas Waltham
Date and time: 21 Jan, 13:45 – 15:00
Room: Queen Juliana
Attendance: 35 people (see list), plus 5-6 late comers
After the first minutes, when we had to decide how to split so many participants into groups, everything went very well. We had a very short introduction and then split into 4 groups according to the knowledge of CMSs and the specific CMS demonstrated (groups: Drupal beginners, Typo3 beginners, Drupal non-beginners, OpenCMS). Each group gathered around a computer with one or two trainers. People stayed on until after the end of the session and kept asking questions and showing interest.
Very little prior knowledge in the group (which is why we decided to demonstrate only one of the Java-based CMSs, which are less user-friendly). Some participants were interested in the main advantages / disadvantages of a system over another, which we did not tackle in depth because of the introductory character of the session and the limited time at disposal.
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Writing a quick post on Plain Vanilla! It's a lovely little bakery that's sharing a space with a salon called "Mad About Hair". It's on the 2nd level in the building opposite Harry's, above a spanish (I think?) restaurant.
These are possibly the best cupcakes in Singapore!!! Costs $3.20 for one, $18 for half a dozen. Before you start complaining that WAH so EX for a cake or whatever, prease hor, it's super worth the moolah! WHY?
1. They use quality ingredients. Take a bite and you'll know. You know how some cakes taste very gross and artificial? You won't get that crap at Plain Vanilla. A cinnamon brown sugar cupcake is topped with real cinnamon and brown sugar. and there's loads of it used in the batter too. You'll find real strawberries in the strawberry white chocolate cupcake, and strawberry bits in the icing of the strawberry cupcake. my mouth is watering as I type.
2. The cake! It's just the right texture. Fluffeh yet not light until you buay kam guan you paid $3 for it; also not too heavy until it tastes jelat. Just nice!! (worth 2 exclamation marks.)
3. The icing! Goes incredibly well with the cake below it. It's firm and not overly creamy like what you'd get at most bakeries. You know, when they try to make it creamy just so it sticks to the cake. And then they top it with like, xiao ding dang, or like, ultraman, or add some weird dye to it so it looks more eye-catching. NONE OF THAT CRAP AT PLAIN VANILLA!!
And their shop, just like their cupcakes, looks so aesthetically pleasing! It's a little nook though, so you can't really sit around to nom their cupcakes. The owner looks super young. She is also super friendly.
I am also super sleepy so here are some pictures.
I kind of secretly hope they don't become too famous so that I will forever be able to eat cupcakes whenever I want without worrying if they've gone out of stock. but my mama taught me that sharing is caring. So… here you go.
34A Lorong Mambong,
Holland Village,
Singapore 277691
Open Tues-Sat 12pm-8pm & Sun 12pm-6pm
(means Monday is closed hor.)
P.S. They run out of popular flavours really fast! So call to reserve in advance or tweet to check the day's #cupcakecount!
Tel: 64655942
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I support a $15 Minimum Wage IncreaseJanuary 27, 2017
I joined many of my colleagues at a press conference in Hartford, in support of legislation for a $15 minimum wage increase that will help thousands of hard working families in the state. There are various bills that we are considering this session. I will be keeping you updated as we move forward this legislative session.


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I investigate "environmental systems" and "ecosystems" as culturally formed spaces. I research how groups such as scientific and technical experts, political leaders, corporate employees, activists, and community members interact to shape environmental spaces, and, in turn, how such activities effect new socialities and politics. Such processes include ways to manage life and non-life in systemic terms, to order human/environment interactions, and to imagine and control futures. I do fieldwork in the U.S., Europe, Mexico, in large scale and extreme environments.
Solar eco/system
Based on seven years of fieldwork within U.S. space agency institutions and fieldsites, Into the Extreme: U.S. Environmental Systems and Politics Beyond Earth (University of Minnesota Press 2018) follows how U.S. government sponsored human spaceflight works with outer space as environmental space. It examines places on Earth where engineers, industrial designers, life scientists, and astronauts turn the solar system into an ecosystem, where "eco" encompasses ecology and economy. These projects create "systemic" processes and technologies – including biomedical research, resource prospecting, and asteroid impact prevention – that relate space and Earth in new ways. These connections extend modes of systemic thinking and environmental imagination as well as forms of spatial and political control. As spaceflight programs produce "extreme environment" operations that extend from outlying Earthly sites into space, extraterrestrial outer spaces become increasingly governable and exploitable.
Gulf ecosystem
My current project started during the 2010 BP oil spill; it is centered on the social organization, science, technologies, and politics of large scale marine ecosystem science and restoration. I am conducting fieldwork along the Gulf to track how U.S. and Mexican marine experts engage in four sentinel processes: 1) research and restoration as distinct and often conflicting activities, 2) building new formal scientific and political nature-society systems, 3) making ecosystems science work integrate disparate material and energy-focused activities (such integrating biology and economics), and 4) how these activities are reforming U.S. environmental governance.
Watershed ethnography
I am Principal Investigator for the UCI Social Sciences arm of a research partnership with the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) that will produce a watershed-scale ethnography of community strengths and needs. The Santa Ana watershed is a mountain to ocean drainage basin that covers 2,600 square miles and includes 1.6 million human residents. SAWPA's state-funded multi-institutional project is among the first of its kind in California: a collaboration to collect and analyze spatial, demographic, and ethnographic data on underserved communities. Its purpose is to improve agency-community interactions and develop locally-defined responses to large-scale problems such as flooding, water quality, and drought. It will also serve as a feasibility study for future ethnographically-informed assessments, and help local water agencies develop more socially equitable practices. The research manager for this project is Post-doctoral Researcher Emily Brooks.
Problems in theory and method
My ongoing interest in systems as cultural concepts and in multiscalar ethnography has inspired two theoretical concerns. First: how can anthropologists collect data on and theorize the various relationships people have with environmental spaces and agents to which they are physically connected but on which they have little or no effect? To this end, I am working with students to develop a "critical systems studies" approach to the contemporary analysis of systems as ethnographic objects. Second: how can anthropology better account for the category of the non-living? I am specifically interested in the extent to which a focus on life, vitality, and qualities of livingness foreclose possible kinds of investigation and interpretation. How can we as living beings engage in an anthropology of the nonliving which does not default to vitalist or biocentric conceptualizations? I am collaborating with Andrea Ballestero (Rice University) to organize and formalize an exploration of this topic.
I also experiment with qualitative research technologies and techniques, with an eye for finding new ways to understand and rework the techniques, forms of perception and experience, and social interactions that constitute ethnographic research "fields."


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I have seen Ryan renolds in few movies like "just friends", "waiting" and a few other and was never impressed by him. But this is one movie of Ryan which impressed me lot. Not just the movie, I like Ryan I this movie more than ever. He performed really well. When I picked the movie as it was highly rated but when I read Ryan renolds, I felt different. But the movie turned out as good as the ratings was.
I liked the story too and a very good starting with a more exciting middle when so many twists take place in the leading characters life—about three of them. These twists change his life and relations with his wife and children. The leading character is a guy in his 30's. He plays a person who teaches other peoples about time management. He has everything a good life, a family, friends but one day changes some accidents changes his life.
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Pefki beach
Pefki beach is an overtly commercialized beach and the main street is lined up with innumerable shops, establishments, bars and tavernas to cater to the exacting needs of the discerning international traveler. The peripheral areas surrounding the beach has been developed in such a manner so as to provide all the contemporary tourist amenities. Pefki beach has soft sand with many pebbles. Also, it is quite narrow in comparison to other beaches of the island. A series of narrow pathways leads one to the picturesque beach front. There is no dearth of sun loungers at the beach. At the extreme end of the beach one can find numerous rocky coves with which is ideal for swimming as the water here is shallow. The waterfront taverns are great places to indulge in a variety of fresh seafood delicacies. The beach can be reached either by bus or hired taxi from the principal town of Rhodes. Buses from Rhodes operate at an interval of every half an hour.


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QA Engineer, Salesforce at Procore Technologies
What if you could use your technology skills to develop a product that impacts the way communities' hospitals, homes, sports stadiums, and schools across the world are built? Construction impacts the lives of nearly everyone in the world, and yet it's also one of the world's least digitized industries, not to mention one of the most dangerous. That's why we're looking for a talented Salesforce QA Engineer to join us on our journey to revolutionize a historically underserved industry.
As a Salesforce QA Engineer at Procore, you'll join IT/Business Systems team responsible for the architecture, development, administration, and maintenance of Salesforce.com and associated integrations. Salesforce is critical to the success of our Sales, Customer Support, and Marketing teams and you'll play a key role in managing the quality of one of our most valuable IT assets.
Successful candidates have eagle-eye attention to detail and experience with documenting processes, actions, and reports. We work with strict deadlines so strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and exceptional time management and task execution skills are key.
This position has the opportunity to be located in either Austin, TX or at our headquarters in Santa Barbara/Carpinteria, CA on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. We're looking for candidates to join us immediately.
What you'll do:
- Develop and execute test plans and test cases to ensure the exceptional quality of Procore's Salesforce.com solutions
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts to reduce manual testing
- Work closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to resolve issues
- Understand and account for the intricacies and interdependencies of Salesforce processes and customizations when verifying changes
- Assist with Salesforce administration, development, and integration work, as required
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- Experience in regression testing and integration testing
- Innovative problem solver with top-notch troubleshooting skills
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- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and exceptional time management and task execution skills
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- Experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Lightning preferred
- Salesforce Administrator or Developer certifications a plus
- Experience in software development or test automation using Ruby, Java, Python, or C# a plus
- Experience using a ticketing system such as Jira or Salesforce
- Experience with agile software development preferred
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Procore Technologies is building the software that builds the world. We provide cloud-based construction management software that helps clients more efficiently build skyscrapers, hospitals, housing complexes, and more. Our headquarters is located on the bluffs above the Pacific Ocean in Carpinteria, CA, with growing offices worldwide. Check us out on Glassdoor to see what others are saying about working at Procore!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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An owner of the new PlayStation 4 is under fire after he used the live video feature on his Sony gaming console to broadcast images of his naked wife who was passed out drunk in the couple's living room.
The man could be seen exposing his wife's breast as she laid, apparently asleep, on their couch.
Moments later, she is seen completely naked after he apparently stripped off her clothes.
PlayStation 4 user Darckobra exposed his wife's breast during a broadcast from his game console using the new 'Playroom' feature
The man then apparently stripped his unconscious wife naked and left her for anyone with a PlayStation 4 to see
The PlayStation 4, which was released only last week, comes with a new feature called 'Playroom' that allows users to broadcast live video via a service called Twitch TV.
Already, gamers have been using the service to put on live shows of all sorts - including playing with firearms. One couple raffled off their old PlayStation 3 console.
But user Darckobra broadcast a stream of him and his wife drinking heavily on their couch, Game Revolution reports.
Eventually, the woman appears to pass out. He reaches over and pulls open her dress and exposes her breast.
About 15 minutes later the screen goes dark. When the feed returns, the woman can be seen, still sleeping, totally naked on the couch.
Game Revolution speculates that the Darckobra incident could lead Sony to change the way its Playroom feature works
The man broadcast video of him and his wife drinking heavily before he exposed her breast. It is unknown whether she was in on the stunt
The PlayStation 4, which was released last week, is the latest generation of Sony's game console. It retails for $400
Twitch TV, which controls the broadcast, quickly banned Darckobra and tweeted out a reminder about its terms of service, which allow using the program only for gaming-related activities.
Game Revolution speculates that the Darckobra incident could lead Sony to change the way its Playroom works.
Much of the gaming press believes the incident has reminded Sony executives that their new technology can be used for ill, as well as for gaming fun.
The PS4, which was released in the U.S. on November 15, retails for $400.
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6 Best Nintendo Switch Headphones
Are you in the market for Nintendo Switch headphones, but have no idea what ones to select? Then you'll be please you came across this buying guide where you'll find the best of what the marketplace has to offer. To make your life easier we have split up the headphones into 2 price categories. This will help you select the Nintendo Switch headphones that are within your price range.
It can be confusing trying to figure out the things to pay attention to when buying headphones. Therefore, we have added a buying consideration section where you'll be introduced to the features that matter. This includes comfort, wireless connectivity, brand, durability, and audio quality. Taking each of these factors into account positions you well to make an informed buying decision.
We had a blast creating this buyers guide and hope you have a good time digesting all the info that's here. It will save you time and clear up any confusion that you might have while buying Nintendo Switch headphones.
|Weight: 9.6 ounces
|Battery life: N/A
|Affordable, decent mic, and has a comfortable fit.
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|Best Value
|CORSAIR Void PRO
|Weight: 13.3 ounces
|Battery life: N/A
|7.1 surround sound, good value for money, decent mic.
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|Top Pick
|SteelSeries Arctis 7
|Weight: 9.9 ounces
|Battery life: 24 hours
|24 hour battery life and a competitive audio quality.
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Buying Considerations
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|Make and Model
|Battery life
|9.6 ounces
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|10.4 ounces
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|CORSAIR Void PRO
|13.3 ounces
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|SteelSeries Arctis 7
|9.9 ounces
|24 hours
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|Logitech G533
|12.3 ounces
|15 hours
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|Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage
|12.16 ounces
|16 hours
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Best Nintendo Switch Headphones Under $50
Are you on a tight budget and need a solid personal audio solution to enjoy your games with? Then the under $50 category is where you should place your focus as we have found some highly competitive and well rated headphones. Don't expect a premium build or industry leading visual aesthetics, but you will get good audio, a comfortable fit, and a decent microphone. The headphones in this category are ideal for casual gamers that don't want to make a big investment.
Editor's Rating: 4.7/5
BENGOO isn't the most popular brand in this buyer's guide but there is a lot of value here for the affordable price. You'll struggle to find more value for money when you consider the features implemented here. The headphones have a blue and black design that is made from cheap plastics, but that's to be expected at the budget price.
The noise isolating microphone ensures you can enjoy clear conversations with teammates during competitive online games. A noise canceling feature is implemented that drastically reduces ambient noise allowing the recipient to hear you more clearly.
40mm magnetic neodymium drivers are added that deliver a competitive audio experience – especially when you consider the low price. Surrounding stereo subwoofers are used to create directionality and audio depth, however this isn't as good as the 7.1 surround sound headphones in this buyer's guide.
The BENGOO G9000 headphones have a bulky design with big over-ear earcups and plenty of padding on the underside of the headband. This results in a comfortable fit that enables you to game for hours at a time. The adjustable headband slider provides the flexibility to achieve a snug fit regardless of your head size. Therefore, when moving your head the headset will not come loose.
Compatibility with various gaming platforms is ensured, which includes PC, PS4, Xbox One, iPad, tablets, laptops, Nintendo 3DS and of course the Nintendo Switch. This means you do not have to purchase additional headsets to enjoy a personal audio experience with other consoles you own.
However, before investing in the BENGOO G9000 take a few moments to consider some of the drawbacks. Firstly, there is no true 7.1 surround sound, which means you aren't getting the full sense of directionality. Also the cheap plastic build might be off-putting for some that like a more premium pair of headphones.
To summarize, the BENGOO G9000 Nintendo Switch gaming headphones offers exceptional value for money at around $25. The combination of the affordable price, comfortable fit, decent microphone, and solid audio means there is a lot to like here for the budget buyer.
|Tech Specs
|Weight: 9.6 Ounces
|Connectivity: wired
|Surround sound: no
|The Pros
|Decent mic
|Comfortable fit
|The Cons
|Cheap build
|No true 7.1 surround sound
2. VersionTECH
Editor's Rating: 4.5/5
The VersionTECH headphones have a camouflage visual design that's unique look in the gaming marketplace. At around $25 the value for money with this purchase is excellent for the budget buyer. However, you should delve deeper into the feature to figure out if there is enough on offer to meet your requirements.
These VersionTECH headphones are comfortable to wear due to the large and soft earcups that provide plenty of ventilation. The earcups also provide some natural noise isolation, but don't expect high decibel sounds to be kept out. Additionally, the headband has plenty of padding on the underside allowing for a pleasant feeling on top of your head.
The noise isolating microphone does a great job of allowing you to communicate with teammates during online gaming. Background noise is reduced to provide clearer conversations, which means you won't have to repeat yourself as frequently.
The extra-long 2.2m cable has military grade durability and it's braided. Therefore, you don't have to be too cautious about looking after your cable while gaming. The large 50mm audio drivers deliver impactful bass and clarity across the frequency range of 20Hz-20KHz.
We cannot scrutinize these VersionTECH too much due to the affordable price, but the lack of wireless connectivity might be an issue for some buyers. Also there is no true 7.1 surround sound, which means you're missing out on a great gaming feature that adds plenty of fun to the overall experience.
To summarize, the VersionTECH headphones provide a nice blend of affordability, good audio, comfort, and a serviceable microphone. However, if you're after higher performance levels then you should take a peek at some of the more expensive Nintendo Switch headphones in this buyer's guide.
|Tech Specs
|Weight: 10.4 Ounces
|Connectivity: wired
|Surround sound: no
|The Pros
|Decent mic
|Comfortable fit
|The Cons
|Cheap build
|No true 7.1 surround sound
Best Nintendo Switch Headphones Under $150
Do you have a decent budget and are after gaming headphones that come with a bunch of well-implemented features? Then you'll be pleasantly surprised with the headphones we have presented in this category. Here you'll find a combination of great audio, 7.1 surround sound, a solid microphone, and long lasting fit.
However, do not expect audiophile grade audio with the offerings here, because that isn't what the gaming headset marketplace is generally about. Instead expect good audio quality and bass that is strong enough to provide an immersive experience.
3. CORSAIR Void PRO
Editor's Rating: 4.8/5
Corsair is a reputable gaming brand that regularly releases competitive peripherals that add to the gaming experience. The CORSAIR Void PRO headphones are well-appreciated by the marketplace due to the competitive price and awesome implementation of gaming features. Take a close peek at what's available here to figure out if they are a great match for your needs.
Dolby 7.1 surround sound is added here that gives you a good sense of your surroundings. For example, when you're playing a first person shooter then incoming bullets and enemies can be detected before they appear on-screen by listening. It adds to the sense of immersion and you'll have a competitive edge when playing online.
The durable microphone has a frequency response of 100 Hz to 10 kHz and provides the clarity that makes other headsets envious. You can clearly communicate with teammates during online play.
The custom tuned 50mm neodymium speaker drivers provide audio that's accurate and has plenty of bass for the action packed gaming moments. After enjoying the audio with these gaming headphones you'll never want to play without them.
This is a wired headset that comes with a 1.8m cable. A wired connection is less practical because you're restricted by a wire, but the audio quality is generally better. That's because the audio signal distortion is significantly lower through a wire than via the airwaves.
Corsair has gotten quite good at manufacturing comfortable headphones and the Void Pro is indicative of that. The large on-ear earcups have a plenty of soft padding and room for your ears, but they are on the bulky side, which might be annoying for some buyers. The headband has an adjustable design with plenty of soft padding on the underside.
Before going ahead with the purchase of the CORSAIR Void PRO take a few of the disadvantages into account. Firstly, the fit can become loose after a short period of playing so you'll need to readjust. Also, the buttons can be a bit fiddly so improvement is required in this area. Finally, the bass is weak compared to other gaming headphones.
To conclude, the CORSAIR Void PRO offer great value and plenty of gaming friendly features to get excited about. The combination of the 7.1 surround sound, microphone, and good audio quality means you'll love playing all your Nintendo Switch games with these headphones.
|Tech Specs
|Weight: 13.3 Ounces
|Connectivity: wired
|Surround sound: yes
|The Pros
|7.1 surround sound
|Good value for money
|Decent mic
|Comfortable fit
|The Cons
|Cheap build
|Not wireless
4. SteelSeries Arctis 7
Editor's Rating: 4.7/5
SteelSeries is a reputable gaming brand that consistently delivers great headphones and the Arctis 7 is one of their most popular options. It's a wireless headset that's compatible with PC and PS4, but when using with the Switch you'll need to make use if the wired connectivity format. However, if you can get over this setback then there is a lot to like here.
The 2.4GHz band is used to provide wireless connectivity that has a range of 40ft/12m and a battery life of an amazing 24 hours per charge. However, keep in mind that this frequency band is used by the majority of wireless routers in your local neighborhood, which means signal congestion may become a problem.
The exclusive ClearCast mic delivers exceptional clarity that rivals the majority of the gaming headphone marketplace. You'll be able to have clear conversations due to the background noise isolation that's implemented with great effect.
The comfort is great due to the ski goggle headband design and airweave ear cushions. You'll feel as if you can game all day long on your Switch console without the need to take a break. The ear cushions will keep your ears cool due to the ventilation that's provided by the design.
The earcup controls allow you to adjust the volume and mute the mic. This is handy when you are engaged in an intense hour of gaming and need to quickly access the controls. Furthermore, 7.1 surround sound is implemented, but unfortunately with the Switch you'll only have access to stereo.
To summarize, the SteelSeries Arctis 7 is a competitive offering that delivers in a number of categories such as microphone, comfort, and audio quality. The S1 audio drivers deliver a balanced audio experience that has ultra-low distortion. You'll love these headphones for gaming, watching movies, and even listening to your favorite music.
|Tech Specs
|Weight: 9.9 Ounces
|Connectivity: 24 Hours
|Surround sound: no (PC and PS4 only)
|The Pros
|24 hour battery life
|Comfortable fit
|Competitive audio quality
|The Cons
|No surround sound and wireless connectivity for Switch users
5. Logitech G533
Editor's Rating: 4.6/5
The Logitech G533 headphones come packed with a number of gamer friendly features that will improve your gaming experience. You'll love the execution of the surround sound and comfortable fit.
This is a wireless headset primarily designed for PC, but it has been confirmed that it's compatible with Nintendo Switch consoles. The battery life is 15 hours per charge, which means you can enjoy gaming for the entire week without having to recharge. A range of 15 meters can be achieved and the connection strength is excellent. Expect lag-free audio that's highly reliable during the entire listening session.
7.1 surround sound is implemented that gives you great perception of the directionality of objects in the gaming world. For example, when an enemy is trying to sneak up on you from a specific direction you'll know where they are coming from before you see them on-screen.
Patent pending Pro-G audio drivers are implemented that deliver an impressive audio experience. The mixture of the booming bass and crystal-clear highs ensure you'll love every minute of your gaming action.
The Logitech G533 is no slouch in the comfort department because the large oval earcups are soft to the touch and can fit your entire ear inside. Additionally, the headband has plenty of soft padding, which means no pressure is exerted on top of your head.
However, you should consider a few of the drawbacks before making the choice to buy. Firstly, there is no audio jack, which isn't a problem when connecting it wirelessly with the Nintendo Switch. They are also rather bulky, but that is to be expected of gaming headsets with a microphone.
To conclude, the Logitech G533 is a great option for audio enthusiasts that are interested in immersive audio without breaking the bank. The value for money here is off the charts when you consider the features offered.
|Tech Specs
|Weight: 12.3 Ounces
|Connectivity: 15 Hours
|Surround sound: yes
|The Pros
|7.1 surround sound
|Comfortable fit
|Booming bass
|Great value for money
|The Cons
|No audio jack
6. Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage
Editor's Rating: 4.4/5
The Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage is a decent pair of headphones for Nintendo Switch owners that are interested in enjoying their gaming audio. The brand behind the headphones isn't one of the most popular out there, but the combination of a comfy fit, detachable microphone, and long battery life means you're getting value for money.
Visually the headset has a black and red design that has a gaming feel to it. However, the earcups can be illuminated using 16 million different settings. This allows you to create a visual look that matches the rest of your gaming setup.
The high quality microphone is detachable, which is convenient because it reduces the bulk when you don't need to communicate. However, don't expect industry leading quality from the mic and it has no ambient noise cancelation.
You'll achieve 16 hours of battery life per charge and the battery can be recharged via USB while you are gaming. This is convenient because if you forget to charge the headphones you can still enjoy your Nintendo Switch gaming session.
50mm FullSpectrum audio drivers are implemented that provide a 3D gaming experience and impactful bass. You can also appreciate the detailed highs that brings out the clarity of the gaming audio.
On-ear audio controls are added to adjust the volume so you don't need to fiddle around with your console or TV. Accessing the audio controls in this convenient manner saves you time and allows you to adjust as you're playing.
Before buying the Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage be aware of the cheap build quality. Industry leading gaming brands do a much better job of providing a finish that feels more luxurious in-hand. Also, if you're heavy handed with these headphones then durability might become a problem.
Overall, the Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage is a great option for Nintendo Switch owners that are looking for large audio drivers, 3D audio, and a detachable microphone. It isn't the most sophisticated gaming headset in the marketplace, but there is enough quality here to enjoy your gaming experience.
|Tech Specs
|Weight: 12.16 Ounces
|Connectivity: 16 Hours
|Surround sound: 3D
|The Pros
|3D sound
|Comfortable fit
|Large 50mm audio drivers
|Plenty of RGB settings
|The Cons
|Cheap build
- Buying Considerations
- Audio Quality
- Brand
- Wireless connectivity
- Durability
- Comfort
- Microphone
- Items by price:
- Nintendo Switch Headphones Comparison Table
- Best Nintendo Switch Headphones Under $50
- 2. VersionTECH
- Best Nintendo Switch Headphones Under $150
- 3. CORSAIR Void PRO
- 4. SteelSeries Arctis 7
- 5. Logitech G533
- 6. Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage


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In the 2000 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders used their first-round pick to select Sebastian Janikowski, a damn kicker. People laughed. People taunted. People thought the Raiders were crazy.
And that would turn out to be one of the team's smarter first-round picks.
This week, the Raiders released Darrius Heyward-Bey and Michael Huff. Which brings us to this sad, sad truth: The Raiders have made 12 first- round picks since 2001; 10 of them are no longer with the team.
By comparison, the 49ers still have nine of their 15 first round picks from that same stretch.
Five of the Raiders' 12 selections were top-10 picks. A few were at the back end of the round. Some were busts. Some were mediocre. And a couple turned out well. But of those 12 most recent first-round picks, only Darren McFadden and Rolando McClain still wear silver and black.
Here's how the rest of the group panned out:
And that was the team's most recent first round pick. They'll have another shot on April 25. The Raiders have the 3rd pick in this year's draft.


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Find the bridge lights underwhelming? Stay up later
Published Saturday, May 27, 2017 6:00AM EDT Last Updated Saturday, May 27, 2017 9:32AM EDT
The completion of Montreal's $40 million Jacques-Cartier Bridge project was marked last week in a spectacular eruption of colour and light, but many people are wondering: what else?
Eyes have been glued to the structure in hopes of observing the intricate, multicoloured features promised by engineers and city officials.
These features are supposedly controlled by intelligent programming "activated by millions of human and natural connections."
However, in the days following its unveiling, curious spectators glancing towards at the bridge at night see it lit up in green, much like its color in daylight.
Aside from being dimmed one night in homage to the victims of the Manchester bombing, the bridge's appearance seems largely consistent.
It turns out that most people are just going to bed too early.
How does it work?
While the crux of the transitions rests on social media activity, the bridge does go through some preset, autonomous colour changes. The bridge is programmed with a 365-day calendar that gradually shifts to reflect the changing of the seasons: every day has a colour that's unique to the spectrum.
For example—the bridge's current green hue is reflective of springtime. According to the 375th website, the core colour will shift from green to orange, to a "voluptuous" fall red, and blue for winter.
Officials behind the programming of the lights say these gradual changes are intentional, strategic even.
"[The Jacques-Cartier Bridge] is a presence that has its own character," explained Roger Parent, president of Réalisations, one of the five multimedia companies behind "Living Connections."
"It's not a marathon thing," he said. "We want to generate randomness with meaning."
With the installation remaining in place for the next 10 years, Parent explains that a bridge that's constantly in "show mode" – much like the night of its unveiling—will wear out its welcome.
But a show is supposed to be presented every hour of every night. (For those of you who don't find themselves near the bridge at night, CTV Montreal livestreams the bridge each night after dark online).
At the top of the hour, the bridge displays a five-minute vigourous animation in colours that are coordinated to reflect the trending topics on Montreal's social media: red for society, green for the environment, light blue for technology, grey for business, blue for sports, pink for institutions, and purple to represent culture.
For example—if rain is falling and the wind is blowing southwest—the show will feature a digital rendering of raindrops, angled to reflect the wind.
The bridge will also reflect traffic statistics for the day. While nearly 160,000 vehicles cross the span every day, the bridge uses dots and dashes to represent cars and trucks.
At midnight, the bridge cycles through the 365 colours on its integrated "calendar," until it goes back to rest at 3 a.m.
Intelligent programming
The Jacques-Cartier Bridge's "intelligent" programming – the first bridge in the world to have it – uses social media algorithms to reflect trends in the Montreal network.
That means the bridge was designed to capture the city's pulse in "real time" and reflect online conversations with the intensity, speed, and density of the light.
When someone makes a social media post with an official hashtags --#IlluminationMtl, #375mtl, #montreal, #mtl, #mtlmoments – the bridge's master system gets an alert.
That ping will be marked with a light at the apex of the bridge which travels down the structure.
If the tweet is favourited, the moving light will expand. If it's re-tweeted, its speed will accelerate. Without any response on the network, the light will disappear.
But this is only a segment of the bridge's "smart" capabilities.
Over the long term, the data submitted over social media is analyzed to establish what words or feelings are most closely associated with Montreal.
The graph below demonstrates how, in the days following the bridge's unveiling, public sentiment about Montreal went from neutral to positive. Thousands of tweets poured in and were registered in the databank.
These transitions are facilitated by extensive work done on the 100-year-old structure prior to the anniversary unveiling. Nearly 200 workers added a whopping 2,800 LED lights to the structure – with a lifespan of 50,000 hours—and approximately 30 kilometers of fiber optic wiring, pipes, and internet cable were added, all connecting to the nucleus of the operation on the South Shore.
Parent and other bridge officials rebuff Montrealers who criticize the cost and purpose of the bridge project. He explains that when data is used to create beauty, as is the case with the bridge, people won't understand until the final result is visible.
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When compared to a reported $12 million in installation costs alone for lights on the Golden Gate bridge, Parent insists that there is a bigger picture to be observed.
It's an emotive project, he said, one that prompts a visceral—rather than practical—response in the viewer.


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Wrong Wheel Drive and I are going to meet up on the morning of Friday July 12th to carve some canyons, go on a short hike, and maybe even hit up the beach before I fly back to Portland. Who wants to come?
I'm visiting the LA area on business in early July, and on my last day down, I want to finally get out of the perfumed armpit that is the Irvine Spectrum Center and check out some of those SoCal driving roads everyone talks about. Having made Wrong Wheel Drive's acquaintance on the PNW Spring Cruise, I felt like I had leeway to bug him and see if he'd mind showing me around his part of LA.
He's graciously agreed, so we're planning to meet up "in Malibu," "between 8 and 9 AM," depending on how much traffic I run into on my way up from Irvine (I'm planning to head out at 6). Then we'll do a drive, a hike, and if time allows it, stop by the beach. I need to be at LAX at 4:30-ish to drop off the car, and my flight is scheduled for 5:50.


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Getting up for our 6am departure from Flores was the easy part of our day when we travelled to Lanquin. The van was so full that any extra person would have had to sit on someone else's knee as Tom was already sitting on a broken seat. The air-conditioning was only in the form of open windows and the seats all had low backs so nowhere to rest our heads for a nap. At least it was cheap (for us at least, some of the other passengers paid more than double our price).
The drive was quite scenic as we travelled south through the centre of Guatemala through forests, up mountains and along valleys passing through very few settlements. After a few hours of driving the shuttle driver pulled up on the banks of a river and turned the engine off. We had no idea where we were but were told that we would be crossing the river after a short wait. Hopping out to stretch our legs we investigated the scene: a muddy looking river with vehicles queuing up on both sides and a strange looking car ferry doing laps across. This would be a new experience. Eventually it was our turn and we drove onto the boat and laughed at the operators moving between two outboard motors which were steering and powering us across the river. Tom tells me that the motors were quite small to be doing this, especially with 6 to 10 cars on board.
Once this was accomplished we continued on our way stopping in Coban, which is the largest city we would be passing through. We were all recommended to withdraw cash here as Lanquin is tiny and has no facilities for this. As we were all non-Latin American tourists we were dropped at the McDonald's for lunch before the van driver took off. A few people were quite concerned at this but we figured he was just off to find a cheaper local lunch or fill up with petrol during our break. Soon we were back in the uncomfortable van and on the last leg of our trip. On the map it didn't seem like far but the roads eventually turned into dirt and the landscape was mountainous. We all spent this time staring out the windows as the view was beautiful.
We arrived just as it was starting to get dark and as soon as the van arrived in town the 'coyotes' started their harassment of us all. The 'coyotes' was our name given to the young local guys who were there to flog the various hostels and tours available in the small town and man were they annoying. Typically we didn't have any accommodation booked so we had to listen to the guys a little bit, but they were such a pain. When they weren't screaming at us about the facilities at their particular hostel they were joking and play fighting amongst themselves. It was chaos.
We checked out a few of the hostels in our immediate vicinity and weren't happy at what they had to offer: cold showers, damp rooms and no internet. There was a budget hotel in town which was OK but we just weren't sure about it at that stage. So we accepted assistance from one of the coyotes and followed him down the hill to a more out of the way hostel. Although nicer it also came with a price a little more than we were looking to spend. Also the wifi was a further charge and only available in the restaurant so we decided to head back up the hill to the budget hotel. In the end we were quite happy to spend three nights with this option; the owner was nice, wifi was free and it was a good price. With accommodation finally sorted and our packs off our back it was time for dinner so we headed up into the town to a local comedor.
The next day we woke with our fingers crossed for good weather so we could go to Semuk Champey, the reason for our stay in Lanquin. Semuk Champey is an area with a river, fresh spring fed pools and caves, but it was a 40 minute trip on the back of a van away. Luckily the weather seemed have taken a day off being rainy and after an easy breakfast we all found a ute heading where we wanted to go. Being tourists of course they wanted to charge us extra but we had been told the correct going rate by our hotel owner. The trip on the back of the ute was great fun but I came away from it with sore arms from holding on tight as we drove over the rough dirt road.
With hints of sunshine starting to show we arrived at the entrance to the reserve. Usually there would be a fee involved to enter but during the time we were in the area there had been disputes between the locals and the government. Due to the rain the river was in flood and muddy, I was disappointed as I didn't want to swim in water that swift and dirty. I had obviously misunderstood the area because as we walked down the track a series of beautiful blue pools opened up in front of us. An inspection and an explanation from Tom helped me understand what was occurring here. The river was rushing through a cave system which was underneath the pools which were fed from springs around the hill sides. It was really interesting, incredibly beautiful and a lovely place for a swim, almost like a natural spa.
As we had arrived so early there weren't many others in the water before us so we virtually had the place to ourselves. We spend time in each of the pools alternating between sitting in shallow water soaking up the sun, swimming, diving and jumping off ledges and exploring the wee waterfalls. I even found a natural slide (accidentally) which dumped me into the water in an ungainly splash.
When other tourists started arriving from the various hostels in the area (there were some out of Lanquin which were close to the pools) we recognised two familiar faces of our friends Jess and James who we had travelled from San Ignacio to Flores with. So it was nice to spend some more time with them and help out when James managed to loose his glasses jumping into the water.
The day was passing quickly and we decided that it would be a good time to head out on the bush walk to the mirador (view point) above Semuk Champey. With another influx of tourist the pools were getting crowded as well. There was only so long we could stare and laugh covertly at the trashy tourist girls getting their photos taken in compromising poses in the water.
So we headed up the hill on what we though would be an easy walk in our jandals. We were wrong, the track was slippery and steep but we eventually made it for a great look down on the pools even if it was slightly vertigo inducing. Along the way we had been distracted by the howler monkeys in the trees. It was time to head back to the entrance if we wanted to catch a colectivo back to Lanquin so we made a good pace back even though the ground was slick with mud and much steeper than the route we had walked up.
At the entrance there weren't any utes to be seen so we walked towards the bridge hoping to pick one up along the way. On the bridge there were cute local kids having hopping races from on side to the other, but no transport back. Tom decided to ask and was given a very uncertain answer. Down the road a little further we enquired at a hostel whether there would be a ute heading back to Lanquin and again received an uncertain answer. It was getting dark and we were literally in the middle of nowhere and had no option but to wait.
While we waited in the dark Tom and Jazz started seeing things, specifically little glowing spots that would flicker along a fence line or around a tree. A few minutes later and more were spotted but still only by Tom and Jazz. We thought maybe they were having a shared hallucination or that fairies were real when we all saw some more. I was the only one who managed to guess that they could be fireflies…or that we were all just going mad.
7pm came and went and were getting more than worried that we would have to walk the 8km back in the dark. The boys went back into the hostel to try organise some transport. It was possible but it was going to cost and at this point I was still reluctant to pay. Just as we were about to give in a colectivo drove past and dropped off a group of young guys. We basically threw ourselves at the driver who was off duty but called his friend in Lanquin to come pick us up for the usual price. After a short wait a ute came past and gestured for us to hop on, hooray we were no longer stranded. We assumed it was the correct one but after driving a little down the track we passed a few other utes heading in the direction we had come from. Whoops maybe it wasn't the right one. But we didn't worry too much as we were on our way back.
With all the waiting around we did in Semuk Champey we were all starving so our first concern was food. Trying another local comedor we first enquired whether they had hot chips which they did so we ordered a huge plate as well as our meals. There was not a scrape left on any of the plates that night.
As we had arrived back so late the previous night we didn't have the time to organise transport to our next destination so we had a whole day in front of us to relax, organise transport and drink beers with our friends at the hotel. There was just the one shuttle place we found, and the price of one to Antigua wasn't cheap especially after we had scored such a bargain from Flores. So we had a a great chat with the couple who ran the shuttle company and played with their two year old boy. The boy (who's name I have forgotten) was super cute and fell head over heels in love with Jazz. To the point that when we had paid for our shuttle tickets and left he started crying like his heart was broken. The day was quiet and relaxing and even the coyotes now recognised us and had stopped being annoying.
That night we ate again at the same restaurant we had eaten at the night before. While waiting for our food two Swedish guys came in who knew absolutely no Spanish. Tom had to act as their translator as there was no written menu. I am still so happy that we spent the time learning this language and very proud of the level Tom has managed to reach in his ability. Saying our farewells to Sam and Jazz who we had spent the last four days with we went to bed early. Our shuttle was booked for 6am the next morning and I was looking forward to seeing Antigua.


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The Secretary-General learned with deep sorrow of the loss of life and injuries that occurred near the Imam Hussein shrine in Karbala, Iraq.
A large number of worshippers were present on the site to commemorate Ashura, including nationals from Iraq and other countries.
The Secretary-General expresses his deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased and wishes a speedy recovery for the injured. The United Nations stands ready to support the Government in dealing with this tragedy.


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1600 CVH Low Compression, NMS steel H section con-rods, Cosworth forged pistons, NMS Stage 4 Cylinder Head with 43.5mm Inlet Valves and 38mm Exhaust Valves, NMS custom cam profile and Vernier Pulley, NMS Double Cosworth Intercooler, NMS cosworth mgmt conversion, Bosch 403 injectors, Turbo Technics Hybrid T34 Turbocharger, NMS custom stainless exhaust, AVO coil overs, Safety Devices 6 point cage, Turbo Technics rose jointed front suspension with adjustable camber and caster, Cosworth brake conversion front and rear. CTS stage 2 box, AP 4 paddle clutch.
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Not your traditional holiday ornament, women in Kyrgyzstan made this ornament that represents the traditional home by hand from felt. With a loop for hanging, this piece measures 3 inches in diameter.
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David E. Perry
David focuses his practice in the areas of corporate, LLC and business law, with an emphasis on tax-related issues including ERISA and employee benefits, tax planning and commercial real estate. He has over twenty-five years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, employee benefits and executive compensation and commercial real estate matters. Additionally, he serves as outside general counsel to numerous companies. David represents businesses of all sizes and in all stages from small business and start-ups to large well-established companies.
David has been repeatedly recognized in "The Best Lawyers in America" for his work in employee benefits & ERISA law [since 2006 to present]; tax law [since 2010 to present]; and real estate law [since 2017 to present]. He has also been recognized by Virginia's "Super Lawyers" Magazine [2006 – 2009; 2015 to present] for his work in employee benefits (ERISA) law and tax Law; and Virginia Business Magazine's "Legal Elite" [since 2014 to present] for business law.
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SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A new report has revealed South Koreans are among the most enthusiastic users of online shopping apps, with the average person devoting 90 minutes every month to their use.
The report published by mobile application analytics service App Annie on Thursday showed South Koreans spend 90 minutes on mobile shopping apps on average, the longest length of time spent among the countries mentioned.
South Korea was closely followed by Indonesia, India, Japan and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, where the average monthly time spent on mobile shopping apps surpassed 75 minutes, according to the report.
In comparison, South Koreans on average spent twice as much time as their Australian and French counterparts.
When broken down by the popularity of each app, retail giant E-mart's mobile app 'Emart Mall' turned out to be the most popular, followed by apps for other retailers such as Hyundai H Mall, and Lotte Homeshopping, lotte.com and Home Plus.
"The Asia-Pacific region will lead the growth of the mobile app industry, with the total length of time spend on mobile apps in the world reaching 3.5 trillion hours by 2021. Data will play a crucial role in the shift towards mobile shopping among retailers," App Annie said.
The findings from the new report fall in line with data released by the South Korean government in August, which revealed that the ratio of mobile shopping to retail sales reached an all-time high in the second quarter of 2017, thanks to the growing number of consumers turning to smartphones and other mobile devices to buy goods.
Purchases made from smartphones and tablets surged 41.5 percent on-year to 9.4 trillion won (US$8.25 billion) between April and June, according to data from Statistics Korea.
Experts believe it's thanks to a high smartphone penetration rate that mobile shopping has increased sharply as smartphones enable people to shop wherever they are. In addition, shopping malls have been stepping up their promotional efforts targeting smartphone holders, which as a result boosted the mobile shopping industry.
South Korea is among the most wired countries in the world, boasting one of the highest smartphone ownership rates with eight out of 10 people using a smartphone, according to government data.
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We have recently finished a website for our mates at Kim's Total Beauty in the Moturoa Shopping Centre. Manager Seunghee Kim (Kim) is an internationally qualified micro-blading, cosmetic tattoo, and lash extension specialist who is lovely to talk to and takes great pride in her work. One of her core services is microblading which is becoming more and more popular. Microblading involves giving your permanent brows the appearance of natural hairs. You can see the different techniques in the diagram below.
The website was developed in WordPress and was styled to fit in with Kims already established brand. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Kim and nice to have a new friendly neighbour.
If you in New Plymouth we highly recommend you check out Kim's Total Beauty. You can find their new website here:
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Albayrak departs from reality with predictions on Turkish economy
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak is predicting that Turkey's sky-high inflation will halve to single digits by September and interest rates will tumble.
The comments by Albayrak, the son-in-law of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, may amount to electioneering – Turks vote in local elections on March 31 - but are misleading and a far cry from the prudent guidance that his predecessors had consistently provided on Turkey's economic outlook.
In the statement on Tuesday, Albayrak also claimed that Turkey's economy had emerged from an economic recession following two quarters of negative growth in the second half of last year.
Albayrak's predictions not only serve to mislead Turks ahead of the election, which is the first litmus test of Erdoğan's popularity since he won vast new presidential powers last June. They also run the risk of unnerving investors, who are looking to the authorities to show realism and prudence following a currency crisis last year.
Turkey's economic and financial turmoil, brought on by an overheating economy and a political spat with the United States, exposed the central bank to political interference and delayed much-needed interest rate increases, at Erdoğan's behest. Most economists now agree with the central bank that the benchmark rate of 24 percent needs to remain high until inflation pressures ease markedly.
Albayrak, formerly Turkey's energy minister and married to Erdoğan's daughter Esra, took over the job of running the economy from Mehmet Şimşek, a former Merrill Lynch economist, in July.
Şimşek was highly respected by investors for his pragmatism, ability to rein in Erdoğan's unorthodox excesses, and his carefully worded statements. Şimşek was preceded by Ali Babacan, who had headed an experienced economic team that successfully completed a $10 billion standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund in 2008.
The traditional recipe for taming inflation – Turkey's rate currently stands at a sky-high 19.7 percent – is to cut government spending and, if possible, raise revenue through tax hikes, privatisation or other "high-quality" measures. Such steps alleviate price pressures, bring down expectations for future inflation and instil confidence in financial markets. That confidence then translates into stabilising or strengthening the currency, creating a positive knock-on effect for inflation and interest rates.
But Erdoğan's government is not reducing spending, raising taxes or selling state assets. Quite the opposite.
Turkey's budget posted a deficit of 16.8 billion liras ($3.1 billion) in February, expanding more than eight-fold from a year earlier, as expenditure surged an annual 33 percent. Meanwhile increases in tax revenue languished at 9.4 percent, less than half current inflation rate, as revenue from value-added taxes fell 19.5 percent and the government slashed other charges.
The budget had only posted a surplus in January after the government persuaded the central bank to hand over 37 billion liras in profits earlier than planned. That did not stop Albayrak heralding the 5.1 billion surplus as proof of the government's commitment to austerity.
Meanwhile, Erdoğan's government, hopeful of a so-called 'V-shaped' economic recovery, rather than the more likely and painful 'U' or 'L-shaped' versions, is implementing a series of patchwork measures that are clouding and confusing the outlook for investors.
Steps include cutting or abolishing taxes, promising companies that the authorities will pay the wages of new employees and using state-run banks to restructure the debts of consumers and businesses. The government is also selling cheap food in city squares to pressure retailers to cut prices and has raised billions in an amnesty on illegally construction.
Albayrak's predictions on inflation and interest rates are unrealistic, unless the government suddenly slashes spending or the economic recession in Turkey deepens markedly. But paradoxically the minister is predicting a resurgence in economic growth.
It is not the first time that Albayrak has made questionable predictions about the economy. In January, he said at the Word Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that Turkey would escape a recession entirely.
"Currently we don't see any recession, there is no minus growth," Albayrak said at the Swiss ski resort on Jan. 23. The economy contracted 2.4 percent in the final quarter of 2018 after negative growth of 1.6 percent in the previous three months, official data on March 11 showed.
The lira, a bell-weather for investor confidence just like any other currency, lost almost a third of its value last year. Declines have continued this year, totaling almost 4 percent. Meanwhile, the Brazilian real has gained 2.4 percent and the South African rand has fallen 1 percent.
The lira will probably lose almost 8 percent of its value by the third quarter, traders say, according to a recent Bloomberg survey. TD Securities, a Toronto-based investment house, is predicting a return of last year's currency crisis and losses of 40 percent by the third quarter.
The lira will be pressured by a deepening economic contraction, inflation, dollarisation of the economy and, a "bleak" outlook for the nation's banks, Cristian Maggio, TD's head of emerging-market strategy, said earlier this month.
This week, Chicago-based William Blair & Company, which manages about $100 billion in assets, said it reduced its exposure to the Turkish lira. A fragile economy may be the least of investors' concerns, it warned, saying that Turkey may soon find itself in another political crisis with the United States, this time over its planned purchase of Russian S-400 air defence missiles.
A central bank survey of 96 economists and other opinion leaders predicts that inflation will end this year at 15.6 percent, some six percentage points higher than Albayrak's prediction of single digits. Interest rates were seen at 18.35 percent in 12 months. The economy is expected to grow 1.2 percent this year, the central bank said.