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Digest of anticoup protests (19-12-2014)
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The 19th of December had many calls for protests by various movements -- including Anticoup aliance -- in Egypt. The theme of the protests this Friday was "Together we save Egypt". CM team was monitoring the anticoup protests that went out on the 19th of December. You can view and download the raw data of our monitoring in Arabic and English.
Last week we monitored monitored 89 anticoup events in 17 governorates. This week we monitored 87 anticoup events in 13 governorates. The top three governorates this week were Giza, Cairo and Alexandria.
Rallies were the most common type of events, followed by stands and human chains. Other protest forms, namely vehicle rallies also happened.
There was an array of protest organizers this Friday. We were unable to identify the organizers of a large number of protests. The pie chart bellow does not consider protests with unidentifiable organizers. By considering the subset of protests with known organiers as shown bellow we note that Anticoup Aliance organized a large majority of the protests -- almost 8 in 10 protests. The remaining protests were organized by youth groups.
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São Paulo (City)2010
By Amelia Meyer
São Paulo is Brazil's largest city and the world's seventh largest. This makes it a significant destination for business and pleasure travellers around the world who want to get a taste of Brazil and South America. The city of São Paulo is capital to the state of the same name. It is particularly rich in historical, political and cultural value, giving visitors an authentic, memorable experience of a fascinating country.
Because of its heritage and history, São Paulo is home to a number of statues, parks, museums and galleries. These create the perfect ambience in which to wander, while taking in the sights and sounds of this destination.

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- Candisky, Catherine, Ludlow, Randy. "Court sides with payday lenders." The Columbus Dispatch. Accessed February 17, 2016. https://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/06/11/payday-lending-ruling.html
- "Fraud and Abuse Online: Harmful Practices in Internet Payday Lending." The Pew Charitable Trusts. Accessed February 17, 2016. https://www.pewtrusts.org/~/media/assets/2014/10/payday-lending-report/fraud_and_abuse_online_harmful_practices_in_internet_payday_lending.pdf
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- "Chapter 4727: PAWNBROKERS." LAWriter: Ohio Laws and Rules. Accessed February 17, 2016. https://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4727
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£3m study into universities' impact on UK
Press release issued: 11 October 2007
Helen Simpson, a researcher from the Centre for Market and Public Organisation (CMPO) at the University of Bristol, is taking part in a £3m study into the social and economic impact of higher education across the UK.
A researcher at the University of Bristol is taking part in the largest study ever undertaken into the social and economic impact of higher education across the UK. Helen Simpson, from the Centre for Market and Public Organisation (CMPO), is working with colleagues at the Institute for Fiscal Studies to investigate the links between research in higher-education institutions and the private sector. The three-year venture, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is worth £3 million and involves experts from 15 institutions. They are joining forces to build a national picture of how universities affect life throughout the UK.
The Bristol research will look at where private-sector research and development (R&D) facilities are based in relation to nearby university research departments. Using data from the UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) it separates research departments into those rated 5 or 5*, deemed to perform world-class, cutting-edge research, and those rated 4 or below.
Helen Simpson said, 'Our research project asks whether firms are choosing to locate their R&D facilities near to university research departments, and whether the quality of university research matters for the extent of geographic clustering. For example, do firms in the pharmaceuticals industry locate their R&D labs near to chemistry and medical science departments carrying out world-class frontier research? Evidence that they do might imply that close geographic proximity to universities enables firms to capitalise better on the expertise of university scientists.'
While evidence on geographical location is indicative it does not provide direct evidence about the links between academia and enterprise. The research will therefore go on to examine the interactions between universities and businesses more explicitly, investigating whether a company's proximity to a university results in formal co-operative R&D arrangements between the two as well as informal co-operation, for example using information and knowledge generated by universities to help businesses innovate.
Speaking about the project as a whole, Programme Coordinator Ursula Kelly, of the University of Strathclyde, said:
'Higher-education institutions play a significant role in regional and national economies. They are extensive businesses and employers, generating substantial export earnings. They are also an important source of innovation and influence the political, social, cultural and economic climate on the international scale. By analysing the impact of these activities and the processes through which universities generate benefits for wider society, we can inform policy and help all UK regions compete at the global level.'
Further information
- The research is being carried out under the ESRC Impact of Higher Education Institutions on Regional Economies Initiative, http://ewds.strath.ac.uk/impact in partnership with the Scottish, Welsh and English Higher Education Funding Councils and the Department of Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland. It has four key themes: higher education institutions and regional competitiveness, influence of students and graduates on regions, knowledge exchange between university and industry, and universities and community engagement.
- The other institutions involved in the project are the universities of Cambridge, Cardiff, East Anglia, Glamorgan, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Southampton, Strathclyde, Wales, the Open University, the Institute for Employment Studies and the Institute for Fiscal Studies.


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Background. Dominance can be found in every dyadic relationship including romantic couples, friendships or business partnership. Even though research confirms that men tend to have more power than woman not only in romantic relationships, but also in friendships. However, some scholars doubt that men's dominance and women's submissiveness are just an established stereotype. Thus, more information about gender differences in power distribution in different types of dyads (friends and romantic) during interpersonal interaction is needed.
Aim.The aim of this study was to assess the differences in male and female dominance during the interpersonal interaction considering the types of dyads (same-sex friendships or heterosexual romantic partners).
Participants. 36 dyads participated in this study, which consisted of male friends' dyads (N = 12), female friends' dyads (N = 12), and heterosexual romantic couples (N =12). The participants aged between 18 and 31 years old with a mean age of 22 years old (SD = 2.23).
Method. The study consisted of two stages. In the first stage, the participants were asked some questions about themselves and their relationship, and were invited to participate in the experiment. All of the participants were informed about the terms of experiment (usage of video record) and were able to express their willingness
to participate in this study in written form. The second stage of the research was a quasi-experiment. During this stage participants, i.e. friends and romantic partners' dyads, played the game "Jenga" for about 20 minutes.
Results, conclusion. It was found that women tend to dominate more than men during the interpersonal interaction in general and in romantic couples. No differences in dominance were found comparing female friends' and male friends' dyads. However, more dominance was found in heterosexual romantic couples comparing to the male and female friends' dyads.
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Inspection Update A Publication of the Massachusetts Enhanced Emissions and Safety Test Program Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2002 RMV Launches Special Program for Police On How to Spot Forged Inspection Stickers A new Registry of Motor Vehicles program to help law enforcement spot bogus inspection stickers is off to a fast start, with more than 1,100 officers from 185 police departments trained in just four months. The partnership, which began this summer, is making a difference where the rubber meets the road, with increased enforcement in cities and towns across the Commonwealth. While statistics on inspection sticker violations are not yet available, anecdotal evidence from law enforcement points toward an increased focus on counterfeit inspection stickers and the dangers they pose. Even with the proliferation of personal computers and high-quality printers, counterfeiters have a difficult time duplicating an official Massachusetts inspection sticker. Differences in color, font, and layout are often so glaring, law enforcement can spot them from a distance. And because inspection information, including test result and sticker bar code number, is stored in the Registry's computer system, law enforcement can immediately determine whether a suspect sticker is valid or counterfeit. Fake Stickers Often Look Very Real See Display on Page 2 The Registry's training session for police officers deals with how to spot the differences between valid inspection stickers and counterfeit ones, as well as how to use the law enforcement computer system to determine whether a sticker actually belongs on a car on which it was observed. A valid sticker lists the date of the inspection, the type of test performed, the expiration month, the Vehicle Identification Number, the inspection bar code number, the make of the vehicle, and the vehicle registration number. Counterfeit stickers often fail to display this information or display it partially or incorrectly. After completing the Registry's training program, officers are then certified to train their colleagues how to spot bad stickers. Each officer who completes the program, whether taught by the RMV or a fellow officer, receives a training completion certificate from the Registry. This is especially helpful if a law enforcement officer is called to testify in court regarding a bogus sticker, because the certification demonstrates an official statesanctioned training. Driving with an expired inspection sticker could result in a $50 fine and an insurance surcharge. Possessing a fake sticker is a felony punishable up to five years in prison. ■ Boston's 'Big Dig' Takes Big Precautions to Cut Diesel Fumes While the Enhanced Emissions & Safety Test program minimizes the impact Massachusetts registered motor vehicles have on air quality, the Massachusetts Diesel Retrofit Program (MDRP) was already reducing the impact of the Big Dig vehicles on Boston's public health. Under current regulations, heavy-duty off-road vehicles are exempt from emissions testing, and that exemption covers such vehicles used in the Big Dig. But because those vehicles are often deployed in confined spaces and are often concentrated in areas INSIDE near the public, extraordinary measures Agbar Manager have been taken, through the MDRP, to Looks at control their emissions. Milestones ............... 3 Traffic clogs the Central Artery while below ground an army of workers builds the highway tunnel that will replace this antiquated structure in 2004. 'Big Dig' construction vehicles have been equipped with special catalytic converters to drastically reduce harmful emissions. In fact, after its first year the MDRP, implemented by the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Managecontinued on page 10 Use the Internet To Get OEM Data .............. 6-9 Why Catalytic Converters Fail ...... 11 Forgers Like to Start with a Blank Sticker But to a Discerning Eye, Added Data Won't Pass Muster A valid sticker (Figure 1) contains the following: Valid Inspection Sticker (actual size) Date inspected Type of test (ES, S, or W) Expiration month Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Bar code number Make of vehicle License plate The differences between the counterfeit stickers and valid stickers include: • Vehicle information Figure 1 Counterfeit Sticker (actual size) • Print type and size • Color These differences can be seen in Figure 2. If you wish to verify a sticker with the RMV, please contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles Inspection department at (617) 351-9345. ■ Figure 2 ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS 7/1/02 – 9/30/02 Violations Issued to Inspectors : 59 Violations Issued to Stations: 57 Inspectors Required to Retrain: 3 Inspector Privileges Revoked: 2 Inspectors Suspended: 18 Stations Suspended: 30 2 Interview with Agbar Program Manager 'Success of I & M Depends on Teamwork' Inspection Update: As of October 1, the Enhanced Emissions & Safety Test program entered its fourth year. Looking back, what are some of the program milestones that have been accomplished, and what are some of the future initiatives? Q&A ment staff and their departments with dayto-day operations to ensure that they have the necessary tools to perform their duties well. IU: Overall, how do you feel the program is working? DG: Very well. I think that motorists today are well informed of how the program has evolved and why. That says a lot about a program like this. Darrin Greene: The program itself is an amazing accomplishment. A lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure smooth operations that the average motorist doesn't realize. Through working with the RMV, DEP, and the inspection station and repair shop network, I've been impressed with all that we've achieved in this program in three years. I am confident that Massachusetts' roadways are safer and our air is cleaner as a result of this program. Some of the bigger program milestones include: Over the course of the program, we have provided the network with several software enhancements, which has helped to streamline the inspection process even more. Over the winter and summer months, a big wave of the program's original inspectors were re-certified, which should enhance the quality of testing in the network further. In February of 2001, heavy-duty diesel testing was implemented. In many ways this rollout, on a smaller scale, was just as intense as the full program startup. Plus, with full OBD testing on the horizon, this technological convenience alone will provide a win-win situation for the network and motorists. The program has provided consumers with a network of qualified shops to repair emissions-related malfunctions. Last year, a rating system, known as Emissions Repair Success Rating – or Repair Shop Report Card – was introduced, affording motorists the opportunity to frequent shops that have a good record of repairing failing vehicles for the first re-test. In July, the phase-in of OBD emissions testing, a new phase of emissions testing technology, began. It benefits motorists and the network alike by providing a quicker and easier emissions test that takes just moments to complete. Starting in 2003, full implementation of OBD checks will roll out. So far, the network has been happy with the phase-in process, and inspection folks are looking forward to its debut as a pass/fail test. Also coming in 2003, will be newly updated Vehicle Inspection Reports (VIRs) that are easier to understand, will provide more in-depth consumer messages, and print faster. IU: You've been Agbar's Massachusetts program manager for about two years. Before that, you were assistant Darrin Greene Once faced Jerry Rice on the gridiron, Greene now faces the challenge of keeping one of the most successful decentralized vehicle testing programs in the nation on track. program manager of technical services. How has your role changed with becoming program manager? DG: In my role as Assistant Program Manager of Technical Services, I dealt specifically with the more technical aspects of the program, including workstation software development, workstation repair and maintenance, and all database-related activities. As Program Manager, I am involved in some form or fashion with every aspect of the program. A program as complex as this has many moving parts and requires a great deal of teamwork. As Program Manager, I am very fortunate to work with a great team, which includes Agbar personnel, DEP and RMV personnel, sub-contractors, industry groups and the test and repair network. IU: Some folks who watch the inspection and repair industries closely believe that Massachusetts has the most successful decentralized vehicle-testing program in the nation. Do you agree? DG: Of course from my standpoint, this is the best I&M program in the country! There are probably a few program managers around the county, however, that would beg to differ. I can say that the success of a program like this depends on many factors, but most especially the teamwork and efforts of all who participate in the program. Like I said before, the level of dedication from all involved in this program constantly impresses me. I must add, however, that with all of our successes we still have some areas that we can and will improve on. The pervasive attitude in this program is one of continued commitment to making this a better program. IU: How would you best describe your role at Agbar today? IU: How does Agbar's experience with a decentralized program here compare to centralized programs the company administers in other states? DG: My primary role at Agbar is providing the necessary support to my manage- DG: While there are benefits to both decentralized and centralized programs, the continued on page 10 3 Many Training Options in Early-2003 There was a full house at the Mass. Bay Community College Technology Center, Ashland, the last time the school conducted an OBD II technical training course. A similar program will be offered there in January. With the help of colleague Laurie Griggs (behind wheel), Skip Colburn, training coordinator for Agbar Technologies, demonstrates the proper way to do the drive trace during a recent training. Upcoming Training for Automotive Techs In late October, the Bridgewater, West Springfield, and Woburn Diagnostic Training Centers and MassBay's Technology Center each hosted a registered repair technician seminar where attendees learned about upcoming Advanced OBD II Technical Training classes, reviewed real-life case studies, networked with peers, and interacted with DEP, RMV and Agbar personnel. FIRST, EDGE, and OBD II curriculum were showcased with technical training demonstrations. The following is a list of upcoming FIRST, EDGE, OBD II, and Mass Module training courses. Should you be a registered repair technician and interested in enrolling, please contact the appropriate training center below: Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC), 24 Wells Street Worcester, MA 01604 Craig Van Batenburg 800-939-7909 www.auto-careers.org Mass Module, January 25, 2003 from 12Noon - 6pm FIRST / EDGE starting February 24, 2003 Monday and Thursday nights OBD II Technical Training to be scheduled for February Service management and other programs available. Call for details. MassBay Technology Center, 250 Eliot Street Ashland, MA 01721 Howard Ferris 781-239-3048 OBD II Technical Training starting Jan. 13, 2003 Mass Module starting January 21, 2003 Tuesday and Thursday nights Mass Module starting February 18, 2002 Tuesday and Thursday nights FIRST starting January 6, 2003 Monday and Wednesday nights EDGE starting February 12, 2003 Monday and Wednesday nights ASE preparation course, Toyota factory training courses, and others available. Call for details. 4 PROFILE ★ Hyde Park 50 Years in Cleary Square – and Stronger than Ever Back in the spring of 1999, many owners of inspection and repair facilities took their time deciding whether to participate in the new Enhanced Emissions & Safety Test program, which was scheduled for implementation on October 1 of that year. It was a big decision, after all, and there were a lot of factors for each individual business owner to consider. But over in the Hyde Park section of Boston, Junior Damato jumped on board as soon as the station recruitment period began. "I think I was the fifth or sixth guy in the entire state to sign up," recalled George Damato, Jr., the owner of Junior's Automotive Engineering, who always goes by the name Junior. "I don't hesitate when opportunity comes knocking." Considering that Junior's Automotive Engineering now performs 375 to 400 vehicle inspections every month, and that one employee, Chris Koutropoulos, is assigned full time to inspections, Damato has never regretted that decision. Of all the vehicles inspected at Junior's, roughly 10 percent fail. And of the 37 to 40 vehicles that fail there every month, roughly half fail for emissions and half fail for safety defects. Damato reports that, for the most part, his customers accept the need for the enhanced testing program and do not complain about it — even when their vehicles fail, and repairs have to be made. "My customers have been great about the program," he said. Damato knows his customers well, as well he should. He's been working at the business, or owning and managing it, for the last 30 years. His father, George Damato, Sr., started the business in 1952 as a gasoline station with a two-bay garage for maintenance and repairs. It was pretty much a one-man operation during the early years. The business grew and changed over the course of half a century. It now has ten bays, nine lifts and five full-time employees, but it has never moved from its prime location on River Street, off Hyde Park Avenue in Cleary Square. (Junior's stopped selling gas 17 years ago, which didn't hurt business a bit, he said.) "Hyde Park is a very diverse community now," observed Damato. "It's diverse economically, racially and ethnically. Our customers reflect that diversity — and this is one of the things I enjoy most about the business: dealing with all kinds of people. Everybody today needs a reliable car. We pride ourselves on being able to help all of our customers in that regard." George "Junior" Damato, Jr., owner of Junior's Automotive Engineering, is an active repair technician and a media star. His weekly show "Talking Cars," has been a hit on WRKO radio for more than 20 years. Dealing with people comes easily to Damato, a born communicator. Consider that, one evening in 1980, Damato was a guest on a call-in radio show on WRKO hosted by David Brudnoy. Never before had he spoken on the air, and he did not prepare or rehearse a minute before the show. Yet he was an instant hit bantering with Brudnoy on all topics automotive, and answering questions from callers. That radio stint led to another and another with Brudnoy, and, eventually, to Damato having his own weekly radio show, "Talking Cars," which airs every Saturday from Noon to 2:00 p.m. "Talking Cars" has been going strong for 20-plus years; it shows no signs of slipping in the ratings. Interestingly, Damato never uses the radio show to promote his business. Listeners are never told that Damato runs Junior's Automotive Engineering in Hyde Park. "I'm paid to do the show, but I'm not prohibited from mentioning the business," he explained. "The problem is, if I ever mentioned Junior's on the air, we'd be flooded with business – more than we could handle." Through the wonders of modern technology, Damato is able to host "Talking Cars" from the comfort of his Lakeville home. He does the same for a Saturday morning show on a small Brockton station, 1460 AM. Damato's home office is also where he pens a column that appears regularly in Auto Hunter magazine. Regardless of whether he's using a wrench, microphone or keyboard, this is a man of formidable skills, who makes it all look rather easy. ■ Junior's Automotive Engineering 1318 River Street, Hyde Park, Boston, MA, 617-364-9773 Open Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 5 A Goldmine of OEM Data Awaits These days more and more manufacturer-specific information can be accessed electronically. This article, which was published originally in AutoInc. magazine, describes what is involved in accessing OEM (original equipment manufacturer) information via the Internet. vice Association (ASA) and others must work together to make these new programs work for all. In Indianapolis, I have started a work group consisting of 26 service technicians and shop owners (some meet in the daytime, some in the evening). At this time, we have started a one-year, approximately 50-hour class session on ESI. With only a couple of class sessions behind us, the results are amazing. Many service-related issues have surfaced and I believe many more will come. The class started earlier this year with a discussion concerning basic e-mail and information availability. By Jim Linder Working in this industry for more than 30 years has had its good and bad sides from time to time. One of the biggest issues has always been getting proper, timely information on servicing each new make and model of vehicle. I still have my old Automotive Service Encyclopedia from the '70s (and even today, use it more than I ever thought I would) along with many original equipment manufacturer (OEM) service shop manuals from years of automotive service. Problem No.1: Internet Access The first fact of life we, as automotive service people, must accept is the simple realJim Linder ity of "it won't ever be like it was." One of my industry friends recently told me, "Jim, we are no longer in the business of technician training," referring to my problems trying to find service information on a late-model General Motors Corp. (GM) product with no results. Now, that hurt! How could one of the industry giants just quit providing us with great training classes and good service information, which included some of the best pictures and drawings of actual components? Why have most OEMs closed their area training centers that once enabled us to attend factory-provided schools to see and touch the latest and greatest new products? I won't even attempt to answer these complex questions with any other answer but to say, "Business is business and money is money." • Many service technicians don't have e-mail. • Those who do don't answer it with any regularity. • Very few could access and answer their e-mail at work. OK, I can't say I didn't expect that, but let's sit down and work to fix the problem. With that said, what are we (as aftermarket service groups) going to do from now on? • Step 1: If you don't have e-mail, get it. This question I will attempt to answer! • Step 2: If you can't get your e-mail at work, or at the very least access a personal computer (PC) for online information, then we need to fix that issue as well. The answer is Electronic Service Information (ESI). This new type of technician service information must be approached and embraced right away. Many remember the early '80s when the computer-controlled carburetor first hit the streets. There were two schools of thought at that point: • Step 3: If you can't do any of the above, you need to be in another class! • I will get on this bus and gear up right away. Note: Many shop owners stated they didn't want their service technicians to have Internet access at work based on possible poor productivity and misuse of the computer. This is a management problem and has nothing to do with ESI issues! The difference in these two thoughts was a "dollars-and-cents" separation from one to the other. The shops that stepped up early got a large portion of the service work and the shops that didn't turned them away. All in all, it was a good deal for those who stepped up early. I am very pleased to say that after two months, everyone in our ESI group now has e-mail and they answer it usually within 24 hours! A few of the shops have installed PC workstations in the service area for the technicians to use and some have even installed a high-speed Internet connection on this PC. ESI won't be any different from anything we have encountered in the past, but it will require a different mindset from both shop owners and technicians. Service groups like the Automotive Ser- Why would a service shop ever need such a tool in the service bay? Let's use a couple of recent examples: • I will just wait and see what this brings. 6 the Computer-Savvy Repair Tech Case No. 1: Technician use of e-mail Problem No. 2: Computer Skills Our shop had a particular problem vehicle come in (1998 Ford Windstar with a 3.8 L V-6 engine). A shop down the street sent this one to us for an analysis. Some basic repairs had been performed trying to fix an illuminated MIL lamp with DTC Code PO304. After some exploration, our analysis found that this is a somewhat common problem with this engine, but not an easy one to find quickly unless you had done one before. The problem begins when the technician finds a technical service bulletin (TSB) for this particular condition, which instructs them to do all kinds of services (including a PCM reflash) prior to getting down to the basic problem. The basic problem is that the EGR ports (six of them, one per cylinder) clog up until five of the six are totally stopped up. This leaves only the passage to Cylinder No. 4 open. When the EGR turns on and starts flow, all EGR flow goes to the No. 4 cylinder, causing a misfire. The fix is fairly straightforward: Remove the upper plenum, unclog the ports (using a pick), reinstall the plenum, clear the codes and away you go. A fairly easy repair and also quite profitable when you can find it early in the analysis process. • Assuming the service technician of today has e-mail, answers it on time, and has service bay Internet access, we do not know how much or how little computer skills they have. • Can they open an e-mail and retrieve a document from the Internet? • Can they cut and paste a picture for later study? • Do they have MS-Office (a suite of tools needed for some of these operations)? Probably not. Many are still using all their brain cells trying to get their latest scope or scanner up to speed and working on all the vehicles they are required to service each day or trying to figure out why a MIL lamp is lit on the latest OBD-II vehicle. They just don't have the time available in their daily routine to spend the hours of computer time required to learn these basic skills. Many have seen this problem, but many have not and will suffer through the first one they find! Our solution was to snap a couple of pictures, write a short explanation and e-mail it to the group! WOW, what a response! One shop called and had this exact vehicle come in the morning after the case study was e-mailed to the shops. They explained to the customer the email example of the problem (including pictures) and fixed the vehicle quickly the first time. An excellent example of information being shared via e-mail! OK, let's discuss these issues! At this point I am assuming the technician DOES have Internet access at work (by the way, many do) and uses the PC to acquire information, wiring diagrams, service information, etc. Why would we ever need more skills? Why would I ever need MS-Office in a repair shop environment? Another member of the ESI group called our shop asking a question concerning a multispeed fuel pump circuit on a 1999 Ford product. Traditional methods of information did not explain what the scanner parameter identification (pid) was showing. Was this number an "on" or an "off" signal? Lacking the answer, I remembered one of our guru school instructors had written a small paper on this subject. I retrieved the document and e-mailed the 12-page discussion to the technician for review. He printed the handout at his shop and then reviewed the system with another tech, who in this case is also the shop owner. Let's begin by looking at some of the options using service.gm.com as a working example. This is a GM technician Web site presently available to anyone. This site, although geared for the GM service tech, is full of service information to the aftermarket. It has a multitude of offerings including access to GM service materials that may be purchased, PCM calibrations per vehicle given at no charge and my favorite, "Tech Link Magazine." Now, back to my point. When the technician gets to this site some things need to happen. One example I use: Let's say a "Tech Link" article is found that interests the shop or technician. It may be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat reader for storage, printing and/or reading at a later time. Just the word "Adobe" frightens some PC owners, as they really don't understand what it can do for them. Adobe reader is available free from many sources and once installed allows you to read Adobe PDF files on your PC. We placed this on our Web site at www.lindertech.com and all of our newsletters are available from this site in Adobe format free of charge. It can also be downloaded from the ASA Web site. Note: You need to understand that I took very little of my day to make this happen! The car was fixed, and they now know how this system works in detail. This will also be sent to all shops in the group as a homework document for class discussion. Wow! Two in less than a couple of weeks! During this exercise of sending e-mails, checking response times and sharing documents, problem No. 2 has surfaced. continued on page 8 7 How to Use the Internet to find crucial info on all makes, models unless someone (maybe a friend) can help push-start you toward learning the software. Many shops are full of good software no one ever learned to use. MS-Office would be one of these application software packages. I know many will say they use something different, but I recommend that we establish a standard for viewing this new ESI data and use it to the fullest. I feel it not only offers the service technician some needed tools, but also provides the actual repair shop office many useful functions as well. MSOffice will supply the service shop with another tool for communication that is needed for ESI. continued from page 7 Case No. 2: Use of Adobe Document Using the service.gm.com website under the "Tech Link newsletter" for February 2002, the technician is given the oil life reset procedures for light trucks. Cars are also given in another month's issue. MS-Office offers: Word (documents), Excel (numbers/graphs), Outlook (time, calendar management), Powerpoint (presentation viewing), Publisher (flyers, service topics), and other tools as well. Example: 2001 Yukon, Reset Oil Life Lamp • Key On/Engine off Note: By no means is this intended to be a MS-Office training session. Each application will require hours of actual hands-on PC use from each person. We just spent approximately three hours in class doing and discussing basic WORD functions for the repair shops. Everyone attending walked out with a new perspective of how this could be used to help them service today's vehicles. • Slowly push accelerator pedal to floor three times in 5 seconds • Change Oil Soon Lamp should flash, showing reset. • If not, repeat. Invaluable information? You bet! Now, onward with our discussion concerning ESI and technician utilization. We will assume the technician not only has a PC in the service area, but also that the computer has a high-speed Internet service running on it and the technician has good basic computer skills. Now, if the service technician or anyone else in the shop would wish to use this information - today or in the future - they would need to have the skills to save the document and organize it in a folder for future viewing. Now, the technician must know when to use this new ESI data and where to find it when needed. At this particular point another snag or problem is found. Some of my guys printed this newsletter in color, plastic-coated it, and hung it in the service shop. This is a basic Windows operation that we are discussing here. The ability to mark this Web site (ex: calid.gm.com) as a favorite in a folder would also require a certain amount of training, etc. All the ESI in the world will not help if a technician can't get to it! Problem No. 3: Finding Information on the web Case No. 3: Cut and Paste Operations When a particular topic is viewed on the website, can the technician cut and paste it somewhere (using MS-Word, in this case), so it can be reused, printed or studied later? Example shown is from the LTS website and pasted into MS Word. KNOWN TEST PARAMETERS: CURRENT DRAW: • When does a technician need information? • Where does the technician get this information? • How much does this information cost? Current draw will increase with load and decrease with lack of load. Also poor brush contact will lower current draw. Brush spring tension is critical to the motor operation! For some reason, the negative (ground) brush always is the first to fail. This spring will be the one to show heat, burnt brush and loss of spring tension of every failure we have seen and inspected to date. Text was selected with the mouse. A right click on the mouse gives us the "copy" function tool. Text is copied to the "clipboard" (another Windows function) and "pasted" (control v) to this document. Just another example from the list of new skills needed for "today's" service technician. Case No. 5: When does a technician need this information? This question is a hard one to answer, but in reality the technician may need this information every minute he or she is working on a vehicle. With so many makes and models serviced in today's repair shops, you can't just rely on memory anymore. The vehicles are just too complex. Case No. 4: Why do we need additional software? There is a need for many different universal software applications, based on the skill levels and support groups. By this, I mean you shouldn't buy a product you don't know how to use A recent GM document discussed the different controllers running various systems on their particular cars: PCM, BCM, SDM, 8 dent technicians the same diagnostic and repair capability and available diagnostic tools ... they currently make available to their franchised dealerships for all 1996 and newer cars and light trucks." TCS, EBCM, IPC, HVAC and RFA. Not only do we need to know what each of these systems are, we also need to know the Class 2 Bus ID number for each controller (015,064,040,041,096,153 and 176). Does this show the need for more information than ever? Remember: there are 480 minutes in an 8-hour day and we must make each one count! The NASTF Matrix is a detailed document showing what information is available directly from each car manufacturer, including contact phone numbers and Web sites where available. This document is continuously updated as new information and resources become available. Case No. 6: Where does a technician get this information? Part II will appear in the next edition of Inspection Update and will focus entirely on the NASTF Service Information Matrix. We will explore its important role in our industry and the data it offers, including information from DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Co. and GM. ■ A good place to start is to use a few traditional information suppliers. I would suggest Mitchell and ALLDATA (to include Motor/ALLDATA), as most are accustomed to using this information. Both also have an Internet hookup in place. One advantage to using high-speed Internet information is the lack of CDROMs. Also, multiple computers may access the data at the same time. Example: A tech could be viewing a wiring diagram while someone in the front office was reviewing a repair procedure with a customer and yet another tech could be looking at specifications. Editor's note: For more on information availability and the Matrix, see "Information Availability: A Collision Repairer's Crisis" in the June 2002 issue of AutoInc. If you don't have a copy of the magazine, you may access it at www.autoinc.org. Jim Linder is owner of Linder Technical Services, an automotive technician support facility in Indianapolis. He can be reached at 317-4879460 or (toll-free outside of Indiana at 888 -809-3835). Or, e-mail him at [email protected] or visit his website at www.lindertech.com. The only problem I see today with this information is there are many offerings in every description available. Many do not know where these great sources of information are, much less the fact that they even exist. In this article, we are only scratching the surface of availability. AutoInc. magazine, published monthly, is the informational authority for Automotive Service Association members and the automotive industry nationwide. Its purpose is to enhance the professionalism of these members through management, technical and legislative articles, researched and written with the highest regard for accuracy, quality and integrity. International Automotive Technician Network (iATN) is an Internet workplace with forums for discussions, tips, past fixes and even online help methods. When hanging out with 39,000 service technicians, there is a lot of information available. Many shops use this resource to live chat each workday with friends across the United States as they work on vehicles in their service bays. It's like having an entire group of friends help you look over the vehicle. Redesigned Registration Plates Starting to Show Up OEM service data is available using the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF). NASTF is a cooperative effort among the automotive service industry, the equipment and tool industry, and automotive manufacturers to ensure automotive service professionals have the information, training and tools needed to properly diagnose and repair today's high-tech vehicles. The Registry of Motor Vehicles has begun the process of issuing redesigned general registration (Section 5) plates. These redesigned plates have the following features: • Blue numbering/lettering • Expiration month printed in upper right corner in blue NASTF was established in the fall of 2000 as a national successor to a pilot program in Arizona during 1999 and 2000. In the pilot program, these groups learned they shared the common objective of ensuring swift and proper repair of customer vehicles, and the best way to improve current information gaps was to work constructively to improve delivery systems. Today's rapidly advancing and changing technologies compound the information problems that automotive service professionals face; however, the Internet and other technology advancements offer opportunities today to address these problems. • "Massachusetts" in red lettering • A large, easy to read plate decal (blue for all plates expiring in 2004) Motorists who already have Section 5 plates will have new plates sent to them automatically upon renewal. On the renewal date (as listed below), motorists must begin using the new plates and discard the old red lettered plates. The new plates cannot be used until the renewal date. One of the first projects taken on by this group of volunteers is the Vehicle Manufacturer Service Information Matrix, which can be found on the task force's Web site (RLINK "http:// www.nastf.org www.nastf.org); the iATN Web site www.iatn.net); and ASA's Web site ( www.asashop.org). A printed version is available from the collision and mechanical divisions of ASA. Also, the original Automobile Manufacturers Letter of Intent may be found at www.asashop.org. Section 5 Renewal Schedule: Transporter plates – July 1, 2002 Owner-Contractor plates – July 1, 2002 Farm plates – October 1, 2002 Repair plates – January 1, 2003 This Letter of Intent from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is expressing their intent to "make available to indepen- Dealer plates – April 1, 2003 ■ 9 'Big Dig' Cuts Diesel Emissions Darrin Greene Q & A continued from page 1 continued from page 3 outcome should be the same: Ensuring that vehicle inspections are carried out well. For Massachusetts, as well as other Agbar I&M programs, decentralized testing has proven to be a better option. It allows motorist easier access to local testing facilities while providing business opportunities throughout the state. IU: What is the most difficult part of your job? DG: There is never enough time in a day. I find that I enjoy all facets involved with my job as program manager, and want to be involved in as much as I can. IU: What is the most rewarding part of your job? This is one of the many 'Big Dig' vehicles that has been retrofitted with special oxidation catalysts. ment (NESCAUM), had eliminated the equivalent of 1,300 diesel buses from the streets of Boston by reducing the level of soot, smog-forming pollutants, and toxic air pollution emitted from the exhaust pipes of Big Dig construction vehicles. Control devices called oxidation catalysts and particulate filters are attached to a vehicle's exhaust systems where they oxidize hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) to less harmful emissions, water (H2O) and carbon monoxide (CO2), and capture soot before it is blown out into in the air. The massive construction project, directed by the MTA, requires the use of several hundred pieces of heavy-duty off-road diesel equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, cranes and excavators. At the height of construction, approximately 200 such vehicles were retrofitted with oxidation catalysts and particulate filters. The first vehicles retrofitted were those that operated near especially sensitive sites such as residential neighborhoods, hospitals, daycare centers, parks/playgrounds and elderly housing. "The amount of time needed to fit a catalyst oxidizer to a bulldozer ranges from 30 minutes to two hours," says Alex Kasprak, Senior Air Quality Engineer at the MTA and the person who spearheaded the Retrofit Program. "The cost of purchasing them was split by the state and the contractor, and installation was done by using the contractor's own mechanics." An oxidation catalyst costs about $2,000, while a particulate filter is approximately $9,000. The Retrofit Program completed a testing and implementation phase before new specifications were added to the Commonwealth's Central Artery/Ted Williams Tunnel (CA/T) Project contract. Now, new contracts are required to have all off-road vehicles retrofitted with oxidation catalysts prior to beginning work on the project The CA/T Project, known colloquially as the Big Dig, began construction in 1991 and is estimated for completion in the year 2004. The estimated cost of the Big Dig is $14 billion. When complete, it will include a four-lane tunnel under Boston Harbor, (the Ted Williams Tunnel), which links downtown Boston to Logan Airport in East Boston, a 10-lane cable-stayed bridge – the widest of its kind in the world — crossing the Charles River (recently named the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge), and an eight- to 10-lane underground central artery to replace the existing sixlane elevated north-south expressway through downtown Boston. The Diesel Retrofit Program has been used as a model for other states looking to minimize air quality impacts of public works projects using heavy-duty construction vehicles. ■ 10 DG: Working with the people involved in this program has been rewarding. Coming here from Georgia and originally from the Midwest, I can't say enough about how welcoming the people of Massachusetts have been. I have been involved in the I&M industry in some capacity for almost 15 years. The expertise of the group of professionals involved in this program has certainly been a highlight of my career. IU: Tell us about your educational background and work experience prior to joining Keating Technologies, Agbar's predecessor company in Massachusetts. DG: After attending college at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi, I went to work for AT&T in my home of Kansas City, where I managed a call center for three years. After transferring with AT&T to the Atlanta-based operation, I eventually left to work for the Atlanta-Fulton County Department of Motor Vehicles as Assistant Director of Motor Vehicles. This position provided my initial experience with I&M programs. I held this position for nine years prior to joining the Keating organization. IU: When you played college football, your college matched up one day against Jerry Rice's college. How did you do against Mr. Rice? DG: Unfortunately, I played defensive back! Let's just say that I remember seeing a blur and a few seconds later, six points magically appeared on the scoreboard. I guess my only consolation – based on all the NFL cornerbacks he has beaten – would be that at least I am in good company. ■ Why Catalytic Converters Fail Before Replacing, Find Real Cause of Problem This is the second of a two-part series. Part one entitled, "New Bedford Company Booms by Making Direct-Fit Pipes and Catalytic Converters," appeared in the last edition of the newsletter. A catalytic converter should never fail. If it does, then most likely there's a problem with other engine components. Just replacing the converter will not fix the problem. If a catalytic converter needs replacing, one of the following problems most likely contributed to its failure: 1. Engine Tune-Up Required A number of problems could occur to the catalytic converter as the result of an engine that is out of tune. Any time an engine is operating outside proper specifications, unnecessary wear and damage may be caused to the catalytic converter as well as the engine itself. The damage is often the result of an incorrect air/fuel mixture, incorrect timing, or misfiring spark plugs. Any of these conditions could lead to a catalytic converter failure or worse. The fuel that powers your vehicle is meant to burn in the combustion chamber only. Any fuel that leaves the combustion chamber unburned will enter the exhaust system and ignite when it reaches the catalytic converter. This can superheat the converter far above normal operating conditions and cause a converter meltdown. Possible causes are an incorrect fuel mixture, incorrect timing, corroded spark plugs, a faulty oxygen sensor, sticking float, faulty fuel injector or a malfunctioning check valve. 3. Oil or Antifreeze Entering Exhaust Oil or antifreeze entering the exhaust system can block the air passages by creating heavy carbon soot that coats the ceramic catalyst. These heavy carbon deposits create two problems. First, the carbon deposits prevent the catalytic converter from reducing harmful emissions in the exhaust flow. And second, the carbon deposits clog the pores in the ceramic catalyst and block exhaust flow, increasing backpressure and causing heat and exhaust to back up into the engine compartment. Your engine may actually draw burned exhaust gases back into the combustion chamber and dilute the efficiency of the next burn Our mission is to help foster the success of the enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance program by providing news and useful information to vehicle inspectors and repair technicians in a timely fashion. 4. Deteriorated Spark Plugs or Spark Plug Wires Spark plugs that don't fire or misfire cause unburned fuel to enter the exhaust system. The unburned fuel ignites inside the converter and can result in a partial or complete meltdown of the ceramic catalyst. Spark plugs and spark plug wires should be checked regularly and replaced if damaged or if wires are worn or cracked. 5. Oxygen Sensor Not Functioning Properly An oxygen sensor failure can lead to incorrect readings of exhaust gases. The faulty sensor can cause a too rich or too lean condition. Too rich and the catalyst can melt down. Too lean and the converter is unable to convert the hydrocarbons into safe elements and may not pass a state inspection. 6. Road Damage or Broken Hangars 2. Excess Fuel Entering Exhaust Inspection Update is published quarterly and distributed to the automotive service and repair industry in Massachusetts by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Registry of Motor Vehicles, in association with Agbar Technologies, Inc. cycle. The result is a loss of power and overheated engine components. Possible causes are worn piston rings, faulty valve seals, failed gaskets or warped engine components. The ceramic catalyst inside a catalytic converter is made from a lightweight, thin-walled, fragile material. It is protected by a dense, insulating mat. This mat holds the catalyst in place and provides moderate protection against damage. However, rock or road debris striking the converter or improper or broken exhaust system support can cause a catalyst fracture. Once the ceramic catalyst is fractured, the broken pieces become loose and rattle around and break up into smaller pieces. Flow is interrupted and backpressure in the exhaust system increases. This causes a heat build-up and loss of power. Possible causes of catalyst fracture are road debris striking the converter, loose or broken hangers, potholes or off-road driving. If a problem with the vehicle caused the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converter to fail, it could cause the new converter to fail, as well. And the warranty that comes with a new replacement catalytic converter does not cover the type of damage listed above. WARNING: A fine of up to $2,500 can be assessed for removing or tampering with a properly functioning catalytic converter. ■ This article was provided by Davico Manufacturing (manufacturer of catalytic converters). We also want to facilitate the sharing of helpful information among people within the industry. Toward that end, we encourage our readers to contact us with their suggestions, observations and constructive criticism. Ideas that would benefit the industry as a whole will be presented in subsequent editions of Inspection Update, as space allows. 11 To register your comments, please e-mail or phone: John Hahesy The Minahan Companies 617-451-8600 [email protected] The Vehicle Maintenance Initiative Committee (VMI), composed entirely of volunteers from the repair industry, serves as Inspection Update's editorial advisory board. William Cahill, of B.C. Auto Repair, Randolph, is chair of the VMI Committee. Avoid Putting a Car with Studded Snow Tires on the Dynamometer Where to Turn When You Have a Question Department of Environmental Protection 617-292-5745 Emissions issues Station Hotline 877-297-5552 For workstation and other equipment problems Studded snow tires are allowed on Massachusetts vehicles from November 1 to April 30. Vehicle inspectors should not perform dynamometer emissions tests on vehicles with studded tires. Studs can damage the dynamometer and pose a safety hazard to inspectors, and others, during the emissions test. If you test a vehicle with studded tires and it damages the dynamometer, the station owner will be responsible for the resulting service and repair costs. Motorists with mounted studded tires who come to an inspection needing an emissions test have two options: (1) If non-drive wheels have non-studded tires, switch those with the studded tires, and test on the dyne; or (2) Remount summer tires for the test. Motorist Hotline 877-387-8234 For consumer issues Registry of Motor Vehicles 617-351-9333 Registration and safety issues Web Page www.mass.gov/vehicletest General program information If you have questions regarding studded snow tires, please call the toll-free Station Support Hotline at 877-297-5552. ■ printed on recycled paper See Info on Upcoming Courses, Page 4. 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Here are the first two clues.
The 2019 Ox Cart Days Medallion Hunt got underway Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. at the UMN Crookston Ice Cream Social, when the first clue was announced.
Here it is:
Thirty years of Ox Cart Days is something to celebrate.
But other things have been around for just as long, and they're just as great.
There's this, that and the other thing
And even places where people sing
Here's the second clue:
There's the church, there's the steeple,
look around and see "the enemy of the people."
Oh, we're just kidding, we're just having a little fun,
along with joy, and seasons in the sun.
Clues will be released at 10 a.m. each day until the Medallion is found.
The Medallion is not on private property and it's not buried, although you may have to look around a bit to find it. Please be respectful of property while you are searching.
The Medallion Hunt is sponsored by the Crookston Times and University of Minnesota Crookston. The person who finds it wins $200.
If you find it, bring it to the Times office at 124 South Broadway or call Mike at 280-0771 or Jess at 701-610-6454.


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LEGACY AT HEART UNVEILS NEW SINGLE "FRAGILE"! DEBUT ALBUM – "FACES" Out Now!
Modern alternative rockers Legacy At Heart have unveiled their new single "Fragile"! Following the overwhelming success of its predecessor – "Hollow & Alive" – "Fragile" is a track that sees the formation blending crunching guitars and melodic vocal lines in the process of creating an enthralling rock song that crosses through several sub-genres, containing encompassing grinding and crushing riffs and rhythms and naturally and gradually evolving into soaring choruses performed by powerful vocals.
On the lyrics and message behind the single, the band explains: "The story behind "Fragile" is about being pushed into a relationship, but at the cost of losing a friendship. When feelings aren't reciprocated on both sides in relationships, the tension between the two individuals creates struggle on both ends. One person wants one thing, whereas another person wants something else. But out of those two things, they don't meet an equal basis. The message we want the song to portray is not of an unhealthy or forced relationship. But to realize relationships take time, they can't be rushed. And the feelings have to come on both sides. If you force something to exist without a foundation being held together from you and your partner, in reality it just won't work out and you'll bring out sides of each other that aren't healthy. "Fragile" being the first song off the record, it gave us the ability to experiment lyrically and musically."
"Fragile" comes off Legacy At Heart's recently released, highly anticipated debut album "Faces", which is available to purchase on iTunes and stream through Spotify. The incredibly atmospheric collection of songs is a perfect representation of the band's unique ability to combine variety of different musical influences and nuances in one homogeneous product, which results in a seamless album ranging in both emotion and sonic expression, featuring the hard-hitting, stand-out single "Hollow & Alive", the thought-provoking and inspiring "Forsaken", as well as high-profile guest appearances from The Color Morale's Garret Rapp, Get Scared's Nick Matthews and The Haven's Xander Bourgeois.
In a collective statement, Legacy At Heart reveals of the origin and inspiration behind "Faces": "This album is our best work as a band. And having it be our first full length record is something we are individually proud of since we all came from different backgrounds. When we wrote "Faces" we really wanted to step outside the box and look at artists we grew up listening to. We really wanted each song to be different, we didn't want any song to sound the same. And we structured the record itself to be at a universal level audience. Meaning, out of 10 songs there's at least 1 or 2 songs that someone would like, even if they have never heard us before. As a band, we are 100% for being yourself. The message and concept of "Faces" is being yourself in this world and not live a life behind a mask. Every song is very personal and we feel that many listeners will be able to connect with the music even with their own individual perception of the song. There's only 1 you in this world, and you shouldn't hide that. This world shines because of you/us being ourselves."


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Commemorative attributes of Chisinau Marathon at Sport Expo
We present you the attributes of Chisinau Marathon, which you can buy as a memorable souvenir of the national marathon during the sports exhibition (Sport Expo), which will be held on the Great National Assembly Square Sport Expo for a three-days period:
April 15, 14:00 – 19:00
April 16, 10:00 – 19:00
April 17, 07:00 – 17:00
So, here's a list of the nice memorable things you can buy in the store of Chisinau Marathon:
– Cup of Chisinau Marathon, which will be a nice decoration for your home service. After drinking a morning coffee or tea from this mug, you will feel a surge of new strength, and, of course, the desire to go for a jog.
– Thermoglass of Chisinau Marathon. Going out for a run, you can bring along some more tea or coffee, as well as take the thermoglass with you on a long road, in the office, on a picnic or to drink out of it in the car.
– Magnet of Chisinau Marathon. This magnet will decorate any refrigerator or other metal surface. Magnet is a kind of medal for your refrigerator with healthy food in it.
– Badge of a running man. A golden badge, painted in national colors, will be a great gift for yourself and your loved ones. And if you are fond of sports travel, by wearing a badge on the outer garment you will make anyone pay attention to you, because you don't meet a little pixel running man every day!
– Wooden Keychain. Now your keychain will be sealed by a strong ring of Chisinau Marathon. You will daily remember about the marathon, which brings a real holiday to Moldova and remains in people's hearts for a long time. Everyone should have this keychain.
– Silicone Wristband. A bright and beautiful accessory that will look nice on any hand, be it a man, a woman or a child. You may also choose bracelet of any color – blue, yellow and red. These colors are the colors of Chisinau Marathon and the national flag. You can buy one color or three at once, giving them to your friends or family.
– T-shirt of Chisinau Marathon 2016. Everyone can get it, who visits the Sport Expo. By the way, T-shirts are manufactured in Moldova, and made specifically for sports, and namely for Chisinau Marathon. Read more about the T-shirt here.
– Backpack of Chisinau Marathon. It will be a good acquisition for the collectors, because the branded backpack is totally different from last year, not only by its shape, but also by the color. It allows you to put a lot of personal things in it. For more information about the backpack, click here.
These are 8 accessories that you can purchase at the second Chisinau Marathon, which will be held on April 17th at the distances of 42, 21, 10 and 3 km. Do not miss this event and sports exhibition on 15th, 16th and 17th of April.
And if you have not become a participant of Chisinau Marathon yet, then sign up now on the website marathon.md.


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Updated July 2018
There's a reason Toronto is called a "city of neighbourhoods" – with over 140 vibrant and diverse ones to choose from, Torontonians have access to a wealth of cultures, food, retail and entertainment in every corner of the municipality. However, that can make navigating Toronto real estate a challenge: it's important to find your ideal community, especially when raising a family.
Family-friendly amenities, safety, green space, and top rated schools are top-of-mind for parent home buyers.
Here are our picks for the top family-friendly neighbourhoods in Toronto.
Top 6 Family Friendly Neighbourhoods in Toronto
Danforth Village
A pocket for first-time buyers, Danforth Village is a hot spot for shopping, dining and culture. Over the last five years, the neighbourhood has transformed and attracted buyers from all segments of the market. Still considered to be an "affordable" area of the city, Danforth Village is a very attractive option for young couples who are looking to purchase a home but still be within reach of downtown, as the neighbourhood has direct access to both the subway and the GO Train station. With its close community and peaceful streets, it feels like a small village in the heart of the big city, with access to all the amenities right at your doorstep.
Bloor West Village
Bordering High Park just west of downtown, Bloor West Village is a unique neighbourhood with direct access to the TTC Line 2 subway, yet maintains its close-knit neighbourhood appeal. This neighbourhood is just steps away from Bloor Street, featuring a variety of shopping and dining options. This community is friendly and has the charm of a small town in a big city as downtown can be reached in just minutes via the subway. High Park is also only a short walk away and provides 161 hectares of nature, playgrounds, and the gorgeous Grenadier Pond. Visiting the park in early spring to witness the blossoming of cherry blossoms is not to be missed!
The Beaches
Situated along the shores of Lake Ontario on the east side of Toronto, The Beaches is a unique and highly-coveted neighbourhood, known for its pristine waterfront that extends over 3 km, from Victoria Park to Coxwell. The lake and downtown views are breathtaking, and there's always lots to do, such as strolling along the boardwalk, shopping on Queen St., or taking in the famous annual Beaches Jazz Festival. The Beaches is also home to excellent schools with exceptional Fraser Institute Rankings, and is a trendy, clean, and tight-knit community.
Davisville Village
Nestled in Toronto's midtown, Davisville Village offers a variety of housing options and highly-ranked schools. Its central location means it's ideal for transit and drivers from downtown, making it popular among young families. Davisville's main shopping district is Mount Pleasant Road, which hosts a variety of antique and collectable shops. Moreover, it is home to excellent recreational facilities and parks, making it an ideal family-friendly destination. It also features some truly lovely architecture, as many of the homes there were built between the 1920s and the 1930 in the Edwardian-style.
Once hailed by the New York Times as the Williamsburg of Toronto, Leslieville is a family friendly neighbourhood situated on the east side of downtown Toronto. The area has undergone a major revitalization in recent years, becoming a hip enclave that's chock-full of artisanal coffee shops, trendy cafes, and retail stores. It's also a magnet for young millennial families, drawn to its urban, yet small-town, vibe. Typical homes in Leslieville include mid-rise condos and apartments, townhouses and older detached homes. The area has easy access to downtown via the Line 2 subway. A fun fact: this neighbourhood was historically known as Toronto's Film District and continues to draw in the likes of film makers, artists, and designers.
Rockcliffe-Smythe is probably the best bet when searching for an affordable detached home close to downtown; the neighbourhood is almost deceptively well-connected, with close access to the St. Clair streetcar line, which runs across town. It was ranked number six on Airbnb's "Hottest Neighbourhoods of the World" list in 2017 and is renowned for its peaceful residential streets, and large swaths of green space along the Black Creek Valley. Many buyers who are considering this area are young couples who value the pride of home ownership.
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EVALITA is a periodic evaluation campaign of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and speech tools for the Italian language. The general objective of EVALITA is to promote the development of language and speech technologies for the Italian language, providing a shared framework where different systems and approaches can be evaluated in a consistent manner. The diffusion of shared tasks and shared evaluation practices is a crucial step towards the development of resources and tools for NLP and speech sciences. The good response obtained by EVALITA, both in the number of participants and in the quality of results, showed that it is worth pursuing such goals for the Italian language. As a side effect of the evaluation campaign, both training and test data are available to the scientific community as benchmarks for future improvements. EVALITA is an initiative of the Italian Association for Computational Linguistics (AILC) and it is endorsed by the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AI*IA) and the Italian Association for Speech Sciences (AISV).
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