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reviewEnzo Teodoro April 11, 2018 Maserati, Maserati Levante, Maserati Levante GranSport Philippines, Maserati Enzo Teodoro, Maserati Opus Macchina, Maserati Levante Opus Macchina
Wind of Neptune
It wasn't long ago that the Internet was merely used for watching Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee mate on top of a yacht. Now the largest scale companies are completely dependent on it. You and I both, as well.
Juan Pablo, my honor student nephew who fell far from the family tree, attends the same high school I graduated from twelve years ago. He told me that he doesn't have books anymore. Instead, he has an iPad that serves as a tool for everything he does, which is a bit sad. He'll never have the surprise of flipping through a textbook with an image of Jose Rizal missing his two front teeth, courtesy of an artistic seat mate. Gone too, are the days when you could bluff your way through tardiness. Thanks, Waze. Times are changing so fast.
If you told me back when I had a Nokia 76 something, that in the future - I'd be able to hail a ride that isn't a taxi, see the person I'm speaking to, pay my bills, navigate a digital map with real-time traffic situations, and order food for delivery using nothing else but my mobile phone - I would've bet both of my testicles on it. Even worse, I would've bet on the lives of all my closest loved ones - if you told me that I'd be able to drive a Maserati one day - except that it would be an SUV. Eh? Talk to me when Patek Philippe makes a digital watch.
"The Levante has brawn with manners, which I liken to a classical music concert. Only those that really know are aware of the explosive power beneath the gentle symphony that serenades your ears."
— Enzo Teodoro
Yet here we are. Thank goodness no bets were made, for I would have been a castrated orphan by now. I honestly thought that the opening of Starbucks Coffee's first branch in Italy would beat the launch of an SUV from a bespoke exotic carmaker like Maserati. Yet, parked behind this screen and keyboard that I'm punching through is a 2018 Maserati Levante. It embodies the very definition of the old saying, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em". Truth be told, I am a bit horrified. I am because like many lovers of music, they won't have a clue what a McIntosh Labs vinyl player is. All they need is a pair of Beats headphones by Dr. Dre and for many, it will define the pinnacle of listening to music.
It's no different from a pair of Tods driving shoes being replaced by Yeezy's at Paris Fashion Week. Change has come. It's the same story with many future car aficionados who will orient themselves to Maserati very differently from how I did. For them, a Ghibli will be a 4-door sedan that they see parked outside Revel and not a supercar that blows all the noise regulations to pieces. It's a shame really, because Maserati doesn't seem to draw dreamy and aspirational reactions from kids the way they used to. One person over lunch even concluded that he thought Maserati was somewhat the Italian counterpart of Volvo. He has since gone missing, and I've not a clue of his whereabouts.
"I thought that it was going to reek of style over substance, but slowly I was struggling to drive that point home."
Easily, I think that the Levante is a beautiful thing. It is by no means perfect, but it is pretty in a way that all Maseratis are. It has an Italian charm that make Macans and Cayennes disappear from view, even if they're right beside each other. From the front, I think it is one of the horniest looking things on the road. The grille is so beautifully done, I wanted to remove it and hang it on our living room wall. It has many subtle details that are unmistakably finished the Italian way, like those sexy chrome-rimmed side air vents and those dark blue trident wheel caps. Stop getting turned on by those giallo brake calipers, Enzo.
The side profile is curvaceous with hips that don't lie. I imagine that this could be significantly improved with the larger 21-inch staggered Anteo wheels found on the S models. Nonetheless, this is a much better wheel than the 19-inch Zefiro. While the whole bodywork of the Levante is very sensuous, the aphrodisiac seems to fade when you get past those C-pillar 'Saetta' tridents. From the rear, a female friend who used to live in the Bay Area said that it looks like an Infiniti. Even worse are the comparisons to a Hyundai Tucson. I can't blame them, because from the rear, it can pass as the Korean crossover when the sun fades.
Elevate your aspirations.
All of that is forgotten as soon as you open the door. Inside, you'll find an abundance of buttery smooth leather by Poltrona Frau stitched to perfection by Italian ateliers. If you are driven by all things excessive and beautiful, you may order it with bespoke Mulberry silk inserts by Ermenegildo Zegna. When you sit inside and cozy up to the smell of all that hide, your senses are tickled by the large steering wheel with a trident at the center and a speedometer that reads to 310 km/h. At first I thought that it was going to be an automobile that reeked of style over substance, but slowly I was struggling to drive that point home.
The climate control system isn't struggling at all, considering that it's 40 degrees outside. The seats in front are ventilated too, and that is a major win in this country. I didn't have to sip from warm bottles of water either, because the center console had a cooling box with cupholders for your beverages. That makes a total of 4 cupholders in front. The touchscreen infotainment system is a significant upgrade from the previous Chrysler garbage that you can find in the likes of a 2015 Quattroporte. It's snappy enough and it comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which for most people instantly simplifies the whole user experience.
This Levante comes with a 900-watt Harman Kardon stereo system channeled to 14 loudspeakers. It does sound good with crisp highs, clear mids, and punchy bass. It's just not as good as what is promised on paper. I am certain that the higher spec Bowers & Wilkins system should be enough to turn this into a proper audiophile's listening room. The interior space is decent. It's comfortable upfront and relatively spacious at the rear. It's not the best in class, but it's not a place to suffer in either. And if you are plagued with claustrophobia, don't fret, for the gargantuan moonroof should cure that sickness in a heartbeat.
I finally fired up the heart of the Maserati, and its twin-turbocharged V6 engine finally made its presence felt. This, after all, is what will define its place as a good crossover to one worthy of wearing a Maserati badge. The Levante makes an outstanding noise considering that this only has the base petrol engine. When you press a little button that says 'sport', the exhaust valves open and it dials up the noise to 11, especially when you're idling. As a matter of fact, it is only loud when you are creeping up in traffic or giving it absolutely everything. Anything in between that, the Levante only purrs. So far, it makes Maserati noises.
"The ride is unexpectedly plush. It never to crashes like a drunk bridesmaid at 3am."
There are 345 thoroughbred stallions under the hood and they all have a lot to give. The Levante is much quicker than I expected it to be, instantly revealing its race-bred DNA. It has brawn with manners, which I liken to a classical music concert. Only those that know are aware of the explosive power beneath the gentle symphony that serenades your ears. It is controlled aggression at its finest.
It has a hefty amount of power on tap, but it feels no need to boast. It's never violent when you bury the throttle. The rate at which it builds speed is giggle-worthy and beautifully progressive. Watch out for that speedo. I find it so essential that there is an option to select sport mode without having to stiffen up the suspension. That way, you can wake up the whole neighbourhood without having to swing by the E.R.
Pedigree, based on a true story.
I really enjoyed driving the Levante. The column-mounted paddle shifters felt great, but it takes some time to get used to since they're stationary. The shifts were delicious, especially with the burbles and bangs from the exhaust. So lovely. I can't say the same about operating the gear lever, which is absolute trash. I could never get the Levante to go straight into reverse from park. Three point turns were a nightmare. It's a good thing that many of those I blocked were too busy admiring the Italian while I made a complete fool of myself. The air suspension adjusts automatically depending on how quickly you are driving and you can override it on certain occasions. The ride is unexpectedly plush. It never to crashes like a drunk bridesmaid at 3am.
When you set the suspension to 'sport', you feel the SUV tense up. It handles corners tightly, but I struggled to get clear feedback from the steering. With that, I'd back off a lot earlier than I would in the likes of a Cayenne. Perhaps, I'm struggling to find a signature Maserati driving feel. Noise, definitely. Feel, I don't know. There is a distinct Porsche feel that goes across the board from a Macan all the way to a 911. There's an essence that links all of their models together whether it be in fit and finish or steering feel. When I close my eyes inside a BMW, I only have to press the buttons or turn the steering wheel to know that I'm in one of Munich's finest. It's the same thing with Audi and even Mercedes-Benz, a carmaker that keeps radically changing direction.
Beauty and Beast.
The Levante isn't like the Germans, and that's a good thing. After all, nobody makes an X5 better than BMW, so why look for it in a Maserati. The Levante is complete shock and awe from the get-go, but that is not to say that it is all style with no substance. I think that it is rather spectacular. It isn't at all flimsy as I expected it to be. Maserati may not be the last word in build quality or reliability, but as they evolve into a luxury car brand with a broader reach courtesy of the Levante and the Ghibli, significant improvements are inevitable. I am extremely pleased that the Italian soul and theatrical magic aren't absent in its first effort at making an SUV. It's a standout in a sea of Bimmers, Mercs, and Rovers.
The fact that in this day and age, there is a Maserati that I can be drive every day of the week, in pretty much any kind of weather condition, will prove to be too hard for me ignore. The Levante is tight, solid, and opulent all the way though. It is spine-tingling in a way that the Germans just aren't. I giggled while driving it, and not a lot of cars brings that out of me. On that alone, it's money well-spent. Even if I still feel that an SUV from the Italian carmaker shouldn't have existed in the first place, when I was asked what car I was driving, I replied with great aplomb, "a Maserrratti". It has a sense of occasion and it brings Italian aristocracy to the sport utility vehicle, and for that, I can't complain. Grande passione!
The Maserati of SUVs.
2018 Maserati Levante Q4 GranSport
Engine: 3.0-liter, DOHC 24V, V6, Twin Turbocharged
Power: 345 bhp @ 5,750 rpm
Torque: 500 Nm @ 4,500-5,000 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed Automatic, AWD
0-100 km/h: 6.0 seconds
Top Speed: 251 km/h
Fuel Economy: 5.6 km/L Overall
+: Power, style, sense of occasion, bespoke interior, air suspension, a lot of delicious noise
-: Needs the Bowers & Wilkins audio system, no power lifgate, LED headlights would be nice at this price point
Verdict: All SUVs in this luxury category are great, but none will stand out as much as this one
Enzo Teodoro
Ex-Automotive Executive
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Asymmetrical Funk
"I assume that this is a Korean party trick for those whose wives haven't allowed them to buy a coupé. The left side is for dad and the right side is for the wife and kids. If you have OCD, this car will drive you to the brink of insanity."
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"Yes, it's Japanese and it is not a Toyota Prado that can climb rocks and go deeper into the woods than you really should, but no SUV with the same seating capacity will drive and perform as well as this, unless you are talking about the likes of a BMW X5 - which is more than double the price."
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Pune 6 pm-6am curfew from tomorrow to a week; Home delivery only
Late Thursday, Pune officials confirmed that 8,011 new coronovirus cases had been detected - for the second consecutive day with more than 8,000 new cases
Faced with a dangerous spike in COVID cases, authorities in Pune, Maharashtra, ordered curfew to begin at 12 am tomorrow for a period of at least one week, with a review of the order and coronavirus status in the district scheduled for next Friday. Pune division commissioner Saurabh Rao said on Friday afternoon, religious places, hotels and bars, shopping malls, and movie theaters would all remain closed for the next seven days.
In this period only home delivery of food, medicines and other essential services will be allowed.
Pune is one of the most affected areas in India as a result of a new wave of infection. On Thursday, 8,011 new cases were reported. After 8,605, it was a continuous 24-hour period after the largest single-day spike in Pune was detected on Wednesday. As the cases of Pune Mayor Muralidhar Mohol increased, he directed private hospitals to make 80 percent of beds available for COVID-19 patients. However, Mr Mohol spoke of a lockdown to slow the spread of the virus, stating that "there is currently no serious need".
"Instead testing, tracing and vaccination drives should be increased, warning of strict measures if the spike cannot be controlled quickly in cases," he told the news agency ANI.
Apart from Pune, the state capital Mumbai has also seen a worrisome spike in Kovid's affairs. On Thursday, 8,646 new cases were reported in Mumbai - the highest in a 24-hour period.
Mumbai authorities have taken steps to control the spread of the virus, including conducting randomized Kovid tests on people in public places such as malls and bus stations, where they say many people do not wear face masks or maintain social distance.
And, as in Pune, the city lacks hospital beds and equipment.
"Cases are increasing daily in Mumbai ... It is a matter of concern. Due to the boom, there is also a shortage of beds and ventilators. We have been appealing to people since last March but they are showing negligence," Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said.
"Nobody wants a lockdown ... but keeping in mind the way cases are escalating and putting pressure on the health structure ... some strict steps will have to be taken," he said.
Spike in Kovid cases is a problem all over Maharashtra; This morning's data showed that more than 43,000 were reported in the last 24 hours. Several measures are now being taken to prevent the virus, including limiting movie theaters, halls and offices to 50 percent. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has to address the state at 8.30 am
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Perkins Takes Wire-To-Wire Win At Bassmaster Northern Open On Oneida
SYRACUSE, N.Y. —
It was a day of firsts for Bill Perkins, as the New York pro made the most of his Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens debut to dominate the Northern Division event at Oneida Lake from start to finish with a three-day winning total of 52 pounds, 3 ounces.
With weights of 18-11 and 17 pounds, the first two rounds gave Perkins a slim lead each day. On Championship Saturday, he stepped on the gas, added 16-8 and crossed the finish line more than 2 pounds ahead of second-place A.J. Slegona Jr., of Walker Valley, N.Y.
Because Perkins didn't fish the first Northern Open of the season on the James River, he's not eligible for an automatic berth into the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. That berth will go instead to Texas pro Ray Hanselman, who was sitting on the verge of Classic qualification in the Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year standings.
But Perkins, a resident of Rochester, N.Y., still earned the Skeeter Boats top prize of $45,000 — and was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.
"I haven't let loose in three days; I haven't slept, I haven't eaten, I've been losing my mind, but it was all worth it," he said. "I don't know what to say, I'm just superappreciative.
"Thank God — He blessed me this week and He's blessed me time and time again. I thank B.A.S.S., I thank my family and friends. The last three days have been epic. I won't ever forget it."
Spending his tournament in the midlake region, Perkins targeted rocky bottom structure in about 14 to 20 feet.
The first two days, he had to contend with full-field crowding, plus strong winds that presented challenging conditions. While there was no escaping the boat pressure, Perkins managed to moderate the latter impediment with tackle adjustments.
"I was fishing a drop shot with a 2.8-inch Keitech Easy Shiner and a 1/4-ounce tungsten weight, and a 1/6-ounce Z-Man finesse Ned head with a Z-Man TRD in the goby Bryant color," Perkins said. "I had to go heavier on my weights to keep the baits on the bottom.
"Even with that adjustment, it was hard to make accurate presentations because I was getting blown off my spots by the wind. Even with Spot-Lock, I was getting blown back."
A field that was reduced to 10 for the final round allowed Perkins the freedom to fish just about anywhere he wanted. The biggest advantage, however, was the nearly flat conditions, which allowed him to closely inspect his area with his Humminbird MEGA 360 and make precise presentations.
"I've been running multiple areas and today, I sat down on my best spot in Fisher Bay because there wasn't as many guys on the water and I had it all to myself," Perkins said. "There was a bunch of isolated rock in there and I was just slowly picking it apart."
Surprisingly, Perkins was unable to get bit on his drop shot or Ned Rig Saturday, so he switched to a 1/2-ounce Keitech tungsten football head with a green pumpkin Keitech Spider Grub. Working this bait with a painfully slow retrieve delivered prompt results.
"I had a limit today by 8:04 and I caught my biggest one — about a 4 1/4 — at 7:30," Perkins said. "That took the pressure off."
Day 1 yielded only six bites and Perkins had to endure several hours of catching only drum before boating a bass at 11:30. Day 2 started more productively, with a limit by 10:04, but Perkins would catch only six fish. He attributed his final-round success to persistence.
"The key was staying put," he said. "I got all my good bites in Fisher (the first two days) and I said, 'There's not going to be nearly as many guys today, I'm gonna buckle down in there.' I had it all to myself — it was great."
Slegona placed second with 50-2. After a 21st-place bag of 15-12, he added 17-14 on Friday and entered Championship Saturday in third place. Matching Perkins' final-round weight allowed him to rise one spot.
Focusing on main-lake rock shoals in 10 to 12 feet, Slegona fished a Carolina-rigged Zoom Speed Craw in grassy areas. In more open areas, he used a 1/2-ounce Keitech football jig with an Erie Darter trailer.
"I only had six to seven bites a day throughout the tournament," Slegona said. "It was just all about timing. They turn on at different times and, every once in a while, you get the right rockpile with fish biting on it."
Sam George of Athens, Ala., finished third with 49-8. He caught 18-2 on Day 1 and tied Thomas Hughes of Cicero, N.Y., for third place, then added 16-10 on Friday and moved up to second before slipping back a spot with a final-round limit of 14-12.
Targeting a large main-lake grass flat with gravel patches, George caught his fish by drop shotting a Strike King Rage Swimmer in sexy shad and a Strike King KVD Dream Shot in honey candy.
"I got a little dialed in on Day 1," George said. "I had a rough start and didn't get a lot of bites, but late in the day, I got on a little area where it started happening for me."
Liam Blake of Syracuse, N.Y., won the $750 Phoenix Boats Big Bass award.
George won the $500 Garmin Tournament Rewards for being the highest finishing competitor using Garmin products.
Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, leads the Northern Open standings with 392 points. Mike Iaconelli of Pitts Grove, N.J., is in second with 381, followed by Hugh Cosculluela of Spring, Texas, with 372, Alex Redwine of Blue Ash, Ohio, with 360 and Jacob Powroznik of North Prince George, Va., with 357.
Powroznik leads the overall Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens points standings with 878 points.
Visit Syracuse and Onondaga County Parks hosted the event.
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Emily Harley — Communications Manager
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Vertigo (medical)
Vertigo ˈvɜrtɨɡoʊ is a type of dizziness
Dizziness refers to an impairment in spatial perception and stability. The term is somewhat imprecise. It can be used to mean vertigo, presyncope, disequilibrium, or a non-specific feeling such as giddiness or foolishness....
, where there is a feeling of motion when one is stationary. The symptoms are due to a dysfunction of the vestibular system
The vestibular system, which contributes to balance in most mammals and to the sense of spatial orientation, is the sensory system that provides the leading contribution about movement and sense of balance. Together with the cochlea, a part of the auditory system, it constitutes the labyrinth of...
in the inner ear. It is often associated with nausea
Nausea , is a sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach with an involuntary urge to vomit. It often, but not always, precedes vomiting...
and vomiting
Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose...
as well as difficulties standing or walking.
The most common causes are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a disorder caused by problems in the inner ear. Its symptoms are repeated episodes of positional vertigo, that is, of a spinning sensation caused by changes in the position of the head.-Classification:...
, concussion and vestibular migraine while less common causes include Ménière's disease
Ménière's disease
Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear. It is named after the French physician Prosper Ménière, who, in an article published...
and vestibular neuritis. Excessive consumption of ethanol
Ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, pure alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid. It is a psychoactive drug and one of the oldest recreational drugs. Best known as the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, it is also used in thermometers, as a...
(alcoholic beverages) can also cause notorious symptoms of vertigo. (For more information see Short term effects of alcohol
Short-term effects of alcohol
Short-term effects of alcohol on the human body can take many forms. The drug alcohol, to be specific ethanol, is a central nervous system depressant with a range of side-effects. The amount and circumstances of consumption play a large part in determining the extent of intoxication; for example,...
). Repetitive spinning, as in familiar childhood games, can induce short-lived vertigo by disrupting the inertia of the fluid in the vestibular system.
Vertigo is classified into either peripheral or central depending on the location of the dysfunction of the vestibular pathway, although it can be established through mental thoughts.
Vertigo caused by problems with the inner ear
Inner ear
The inner ear is the innermost part of the vertebrate ear. In mammals, it consists of the bony labyrinth, a hollow cavity in the temporal bone of the skull with a system of passages comprising two main functional parts:...
or vestibular system
is called "peripheral", "otologic" or "vestibular". The most common cause is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) but other causes include Ménière's disease
, superior canal dehiscence syndrome
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome is a rare medical condition of the inner ear, first described in 1998 by Dr. Lloyd B. Minor of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, leading to hearing and balance disorders in those affected....
, labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is an inflammation of the inner ear, and a form of unilateral vestibular dysfunction. It derives its name from the labyrinths that house the vestibular system . Labyrinthitis can cause balance disorders....
and visual vertigo. Any cause of inflammation such as common cold
The common cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, caused primarily by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses. Common symptoms include a cough, sore throat, runny nose, and fever...
, and bacterial infections may cause transient vertigo if they involve the inner ear, as may chemical insults (e.g., aminoglycoside
Aminoglycoside
An aminoglycoside is a molecule or a portion of a molecule composed of amino-modifiedsugars.Several aminoglycosides function as antibiotics that are effective against certain types of bacteria...
s) or physical trauma (e.g., skull fractures). Motion sickness
Motion sickness or kinetosis, also known as travel sickness, is a condition in which a disagreement exists between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement...
is sometimes classified as a cause of peripheral vertigo.
If vertigo arises from the balance centers of the brain, it is usually milder, and has accompanying neurologic deficits, such as slurred speech, double vision
Diplopia, commonly known as double vision, is the simultaneous perception of two images of a single object that may be displaced horizontally, vertically, or diagonally in relation to each other...
or pathologic nystagmus. Brain pathology can cause a sensation of disequilibrium
Disequilibrium
Disequilibrium is a term used to describe the lack of or opposite of an equilibrium.* in medicine:** Disequilibrium in cerebral palsy - a syndrome described by Hagberg & all** lack of equilibrioception...
which is an off-balance sensation.
A number of conditions that involve the central nervous system
The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system that integrates the information that it receives from, and coordinates the activity of, all parts of the bodies of bilaterian animals—that is, all multicellular animals except sponges and radially symmetric animals such as jellyfish...
may lead to vertigo including: migraine headaches
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by moderate to severe headaches, and nausea...
, lateral medullary syndrome
Lateral medullary syndrome
Lateral medullary syndrome is a disease in which the patient has a constellation of neurologic symptoms due to injury to the lateral part of the medulla in the brain, resulting in tissue ischemia and necrosis.-Signs and symptoms:This syndrome is characterized by sensory deficits affecting...
, multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...
Vertigo is a sensation of spinning while stationary. It is commonly associated with vomiting
or nausea
, unsteadiness
Balance disorder
A balance disorder is a disturbance that causes an individual to feel unsteady, for example when standing or walking. It may be accompanied by feelings of giddiness or wooziness, or having a sensation of movement, spinning, or floating...
, and excessive perspiration. Recurrent episodes in those with vertigo are common and they frequently impair the quality of life
The term quality of life is used to evaluate the general well-being of individuals and societies. The term is used in a wide range of contexts, including the fields of international development, healthcare, and politics. Quality of life should not be confused with the concept of standard of...
-Causes:There are many causes of blurred vision:* Use of atropine or other anticholinergics* Presbyopia -- Difficulty focusing on objects that are close. The elderly are common victims....
, difficulty speaking, a lowered level of consciousness
Consciousness is a term that refers to the relationship between the mind and the world with which it interacts. It has been defined as: subjectivity, awareness, the ability to experience or to feel, wakefulness, having a sense of selfhood, and the executive control system of the mind...
, and hearing loss may also occur. Central nervous system
disorders may lead to permanent symptoms.
A number of specific conditions can cause vertigo. In the elderly however the condition is often multifactorial.
(BPPV) is brief periods of vertigo ( less than one minute ) which occur with change in position. It is the most common cause of vertigo. It occurs in 0.6% of the population yearly with 10% having an attack during their lifetime. It is believed to be due to a mechanical malfunction of the inner ear. BPPV can be effectively treated with repositioning movements.
Vestibular migraine
Vestibular migraine is the association of vertigo and migraine
s. It is the second most frequent cause of recurrent vertigo with a lifetime occurrence rate of about 1%.
frequently presents with vertigo in combination with ringing in the ears, a feeling of pressure or fullness, severe nausea or vomiting, and hearing loss. As the disease worsens, hearing loss will progress.
Vestibular neuritis
Vestibular neuritis presents with severe vertigo. It is believed to be caused by a viral infection of the inner ear. Persisting balance problems may remain in 30% of people affected.
Motion sickness is one of the biggest symptoms of vertigo and it develops most often in persons with inner ear problems. The feeling of dizziness and lightheadedness is often accompanied by nystagmus
Nystagmus is a condition of involuntary eye movement, acquired in infancy or later in life, that may result in reduced or limited vision.There are two key forms of Nystagmus: pathological and physiological, with variations within each type. Nystagmus may be caused by congenital disorders,...
. This is when the eyes rapidly jerk to one side and then slowly find their way back to the original position. During a single episode of vertigo, this action will occur repeatedly. Symptoms can fade while sitting still with the eyes closed.
The neurochemistry of vertigo includes 6 primary neurotransmitter
Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse. Neurotransmitters are packaged into synaptic vesicles clustered beneath the membrane on the presynaptic side of a synapse, and are released into the synaptic cleft, where they bind to...
s that have been identified between the 3-neuron arc that drives the vestibulo-ocular reflex
Vestibulo-ocular reflex
The vestibulo-ocular reflex is a reflex eye movement that stabilizes images on the retina during head movement by producing an eye movement in the direction opposite to head movement, thus preserving the image on the center of the visual field. For example, when the head moves to the right, the...
(VOR). Many others play more minor roles.
Three neurotransmitters that work peripherally and centrally include glutamate, acetylcholine
The chemical compound acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter in both the peripheral nervous system and central nervous system in many organisms including humans...
, and GABA
Gabâ
Gabâ or gabaa, for the people in many parts of the Philippines), is the concept of a non-human and non-divine, imminent retribution. A sort of negative karma, it is generally seen as an evil effect on a person because of their wrongdoings or transgressions...
Glutamate maintains the resting discharge of the central vestibular neurons, and may modulate synaptic transmission
Chemical synapse
Chemical synapses are specialized junctions through which neurons signal to each other and to non-neuronal cells such as those in muscles or glands. Chemical synapses allow neurons to form circuits within the central nervous system. They are crucial to the biological computations that underlie...
in all 3 neurons of the VOR arc. Acetylcholine appears to function as an excitatory neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central synapses. GABA is thought to be inhibitory for the commissures of the medial vestibular nucleus, the connections between the cerebellar Purkinje cells and the lateral vestibular nucleus, and the vertical VOR.
Three other neurotransmitters work centrally. Dopamine
Dopamine is a catecholamine neurotransmitter present in a wide variety of animals, including both vertebrates and invertebrates. In the brain, this substituted phenethylamine functions as a neurotransmitter, activating the five known types of dopamine receptors—D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5—and their...
may accelerate vestibular compensation. Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine is the US name for noradrenaline , a catecholamine with multiple roles including as a hormone and a neurotransmitter...
modulates the intensity of central reactions to vestibular stimulation and facilitates compensation. Histamine
Histamine is an organic nitrogen compound involved in local immune responses as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter. Histamine triggers the inflammatory response. As part of an immune response to foreign pathogens, histamine is produced by...
is present only centrally, but its role is unclear. It is known that centrally acting antihistamines modulate the symptoms of motion sickness.
The neurochemistry of emesis overlaps with the neurochemistry of motion sickness and vertigo. Acetylcholine, histamine, and dopamine are excitatory neurotransmitters, working centrally on the control of emesis. GABA inhibits central emesis reflexes. Serotonin
Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine is a monoamine neurotransmitter. Biochemically derived from tryptophan, serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract, platelets, and in the central nervous system of animals including humans...
is involved in central and peripheral control of emesis but has little influence on vertigo and motion sickness
Diagnostic approach
BPPV is normally diagnosed with the Dix-Hallpike test
Dix-Hallpike test
The Dix–Hallpike test or Nylen-Barany test is a diagnostic maneuver used to identify benign paroxysmal positional vertigo .-Process:...
. Tests of vestibular system
(balance) function include electronystagmography
Electronystagmography
Electronystagmography is a diagnostic test to record involuntary movements of the eye caused by a condition known as nystagmus. It can also be used to diagnose the cause of vertigo, dizziness or balance dysfunction by testing the vestibular system....
(ENG), rotation tests, caloric reflex test
Caloric reflex test
In medicine, the caloric reflex test is a test of the vestibulo-ocular reflex that involves irrigating cold or warm water or air into the external auditory canal.-Utility:...
, and computerized dynamic posturography
Posturography
Posturography is a general term that covers all the techniques used to quantify postural control in upright stance in either static or dynamic conditions...
(CDP).
Tests of auditory system
The auditory system is the sensory system for the sense of hearing.- Outer ear :The folds of cartilage surrounding the ear canal are called the pinna...
(hearing) function include pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, acoustic-reflex, electrocochleography (ECoG), otoacoustic emissions (OAE), and auditory brainstem response test
Auditory Brainstem Response
The auditory brainstem response is an auditory evoked potential extracted from ongoing electrical activity in the brain and recorded via electrodes placed on the scalp. The resulting recording is a series of vertex positive waves of which I through V are evaluated...
(ABR; also known as BER, BSER, or BAER).
Other diagnostic tests include magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging , nuclear magnetic resonance imaging , or magnetic resonance tomography is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to visualize detailed internal structures...
(MRI) and computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT).
Definitive treatment depends on the underlying cause of the vertigo.
(BPPV) is treated with repositioning maneuvers designed to move the otoconia (crystals) back into the utricle where they belong. The most common maneuver is the Epley maneuver
Epley maneuver
The Epley maneuver is a maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo . It is often performed by a doctor, chiropractor, or a physical therapist, after confirmation of a diagnosis of BPPV using the Dix-Hallpike . This maneuver was developed by Dr. John Epley and first described in 1980...
(performed by a doctor, audiologist, physical therapist, or with a BPPV maneuver at home
DizzyFIX
The DizzyFIX is an FDA cleared home medical device available to assist in the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and its associated vertigo. The device itself is a head-worn representation of semi-circular canals. The device is filled with fluid and a particle representing the...
). See its Treatment descriptions.
Vertigo is a frequent symptom in the general population with a 12-month prevalence of 5% and an incidence of 1.4% in adults. Its prevalence rises with age and is about two to three times higher in women than in men. It accounts for about 2-3 % of emergency department visits.


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Emmie Keyes
"Where are we going?" I asked Rex.
"A power station, Emmie," he replied, as Tobias spoke through him. "Although not one in the conventional sense. This station powers something very different to electricity but far more vital to life."
"The people that made you this way, they were just trying to save everyone," I replied.
"I have no doubt of that," he replied. "But the lengths they were prepared to go to for results. The pressure they were happy to put another person through. Inexcusable. Don't think for a second they won't do the same to you."
"But why?" I replied. "There's no threat now. There's no reason they would hurt me."
"No threat? There is always a threat Emmie. There is always a reason for science to push on and experiment to get results. They just need someone to test their theories on."
"So why haven't they experimented on you again?"
"Power," he replied. "When I was freed I did everything I could to rise to power so they could never hurt me again. No-one notices when someone unknown goes missing but when it's someone famous or powerful it becomes world news."
"So that's why you started TethTech?" I asked. "For power?"
"Yes and no. It gave me the power to protect myself but I've also been secretly selling my shares for months and it's given me the money to fight back."
"Fight back?"
"You'll see when we get there."
Rufus drove the car through the city, past destroyed buildings and people living inerty in ramshackle houses. London had been transformed into a third world city. It was now one of the largest shanty towns in the world.
Why would anyone live here? I wondered. Was the need for shelter really worth the risk of exposure to the signal? It just showed how broken the world had become.
"What was London like before all of this?" I asked.
"This city," said Tobias through Rex. "it wasn't meant to be like this. Without the signal this never would have happened. London would have remained a glorious city and would have climbed out of recession."
"So how can you blame the people who hurt you? Didn't they only want to stop all of this?"
"There is no only want," he replied. "The people who unleashed the signal only wanted to help save people's lives when their twin died. The people who operated on me only wanted to make the world right again. Neither of them thought about the cost of what they were doing."
"But they did save the world."
"Yes and I am the cost of that. That is a cost that must be repaid."
"So you plan to kill the people who did this to you?"
"Yes. Every last one of them," said Tobias.
We entered a large expanse of green land. It was odd to see such a mass of countryside in the heart of the city. On the edges of the grass were large signs which read; 'Olympic Park'
I'd seen photos of the Olympics in books at school. It had been one of the late great triumphs of London and Great Britain before the 20 Day Siege. The city had thrived and been at a high point in the years surrounding that event. Yet now those glory days were gone.
Many of the buildings that had housed events such as basketball, cycling and swimming had been torn down after the Olympics had finished. The legacy that remained after the events – a large river, beautiful green parks and a glorious stadium were no longer the same.
In the last twenty one years the grass had been uncared for. It has spiralled out of control creating dense green fields that looked like you could get lost in them. The river was now polluted and no longer had anyone who cared enough to clean it.
At the heart of this the stadium stood tall. It no longer looked a thrilling and inviting sight. With weeds, grass and tress spiralling wildly around it, it was a menacing image. A metal structure that had served as a viewing tower lay shattered on the ground, leaving pieces of broken metal and glass scattered through the grass.
There were no other tall buildings around for miles.
Whatever Tobias had planned, this was the place. I was sure of it.
Rufus and Rex walked me towards the stadium, towards an entrance with a 'D' letter above it. In front of the gate stood a man with blonde hair that curved around each side of his face. He was dressed in a light grey suit and impeccably well presented. His eyes were a bright blue. Whatever he was doing, he was doing it under his own free will.
"Welcome, Emmie. My name is Jacobs," he said to me. "Thank you for agreeing to meet with us today. Tobias is waiting for you inside."
Rex and Rufus started walking into the base. Tobias must have had something else planned for them.
"What will he do to my friends?" I asked.
"Those two?" Jacobs motioned to Rex and Rufus. "He'll probably keep them alive for a bit. You seem to like them."
He didn't sound sure. I hoped I'd be able to repay some of the debt I owed Rex and Rufus for their earlier heroics. They didn't deserve to be a part of this. This was between me and Tobias. R&R, Grace, March, Gabe, they were all at risk.
That's why I'd travelled this far and why when Jacobs asked me to follow him I did it without fighting him. Whatever Tobias and this man wanted it may be the only way to save my friends.
"Tobias has waited six months for you," said Jacobs. "He doesn't like to be kept waiting but somehow you've avoided his detection for six months. How did you do it?"
"I had a little help," I replied. It made me wonder for the first time that day whether The Deck would be trying to find me. I hoped they weren't. Tobias had trusted me to come this far alone and if they arrived it could jeopardise everything.
The blonde haired man walked me through the D gate and we turned a corner into a room located under the main seats of the venue. He closed the door behind us and locked it.
He turned away from me and leaned forward. "What are you doing?" I asked. Then I saw the steam rise above him and as his mask melted away I recognised it instantly.
I stood up and walked towards him to see who he really was. He held out a hand to keep me back. I tried to push towards him but he kept me away.
"Sit down," he said.
I sat and then he turned around.
There was only one word I could say when I saw him.
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Tera is a Sanrio character introduced in the 1990s. He/she is from the WeAreDinosaurs! universe in which Tiran the tyrannosaurus, Tops the triceratops, Blacky the brontosaurus and Stega the stegosaurus are members. They are a blue pterodactyl with orange hands and feet.
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Tera flies through the sky excitable and impatiently, though they are described negatively as being nosy or meddling and as a "timeserver".
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Tina, whose real name is Martina Csillaghová Slovak singer with Hungarian roots moving in reggae, hip-hop and R & B. The first debut album released in 2004 under the name Tina Millenium Records. DJ Jazzy music arranged. Furthermore, it appeared here DJ Wich, Vec and Čistychov. In the same year, together with Čistychov also performed at the concert, De La Soul in Prague Small Sports Arena in set with Indy & Wich and PSH. In the autumn of the same year, then releases his second album under the label EMI entitled Chillin. This album was produced in cooperation with Čistychov. In its second album also sounded far her most successful song, "I know that thou shalt say yes." Tina became the discovery of the Grand Prix Radio 2004 and was nominated in two categories at the Slovak Music Awards Aurel. Year moderated the hit parade of TV JOJ. The latest album released in the fall of 2006. It's called "Chillin '. In February 2012, the Slovak was awarded the Golden Nightingale in the category Singer of the Year. He also sang a few songs with a beat – Story, Everything has its end, gotta have hope. Moderated the second Czech and Slovak Superstar Voice Czech Slovakia together with Leos Mares. – Translated by Automatic service
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BET AWARDS 2015 to honor Janet Jackson June 28th LA
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JANET JACKSON TO RECEIVE INAUGURAL ULTIMATE ICON: MUSIC DANCE VISUAL AWARD AT THE BET AWARDS 2015
Janet Jackson is suddenly everywhere again, with a new single out, a new album due and now a new award.
TINASHE, JASON DERULO AND CIARA TO PERFORM SPECIAL DANCE TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN OF POP AND "NO SLEEEP" ARTIST
HOSTED BY ANTHONY ANDERSON AND TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, BET AWARDS 2015 WILL AIR LIVE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 28th, 2015 ON BET FROM MICROSOFT THEATER IN LOS ANGELES.
Janet Jackson, one of the world's most influential entertainers, will be receiving the inaugural ULTIMATE ICON: Music Dance Visual award at the 15th annual "BET Awards" 2015 on Sunday, June 28, 2015, it was announced by Stephen G. Hill, BET's President of Programming.
Ciara, Jason Derulo and Tinashe are slated to perform a special dance tribute to the iconic entertainer, which is set to include her just released single, "No Sleeep." The entertainer sent her fans into social media frenzy when she recently announced her upcoming first studio album in seven years and the first leg of her highly anticipated UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR, a 37-date tour starting August 31st in Vancouver, BC.
"No Sleeep," the first single from the yet untitled album, debuted on Ms. Jackson's Twitter and website on Monday (June 22nd) and immediately reached the top spot on Billboard Trending 140. Currently, "No Sleeep" is trending at #1 and is one of the most highly requested singles on the radio.
BET is excited beyond belief to present Janet with our inaugural ULTIMATE ICON: Music Dance Visual award and we are thrilled that she chose the BET Awards as the first step on her new road," said Mr. Hill. "An inspiration to many other artists, "Ms. Jackson" blends music, dance and visuals in unique and groundbreaking ways and we look forward to celebrating her storied history…as well as giving The BET Awards audience a peek into her Unbreakable future."
Janet Jackson stands as one of the best-selling artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. She is the first Urban American female artist to have hit singles in each of the last four decades. Her music has won her 6 GRAMMY® Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She has received accolades as an actor as well, including the NAACP Best Supporting Actor award. Janet is a New York Times Number One Best Selling Author, choreographer, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist, and with sales of over 160 million records worldwide is one of biggest-selling artists in popular music history. Her music and artistry has opened doors through which other top artists have followed, while acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross, the "BET Awards" will also include previously announced performances by Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill. Michael Ealy, Sanaa Lathan, Laverne Cox, Michael B. Jordan and Zendaya, who were also previously announced as presenters for the 15th Anniversary of the year's biggest night in music. In addition, Smokey Robinson has been announced to perform and receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Tom Joyner the Humanitarian Award at this year's ceremony. Additional names to be announced.
A full list of the BET Awards 2015 nominations is now available at http://www.bet.com/awards
. Stephen G. Hill, BET's President of Programming, Connie Orlando, BET's Senior Vice President of Music and Specials, Lynne Harris Taylor, BET's Vice President of Specials, will serve as Executive Producers for the "BET Awards" along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
The "BET Awards" 2015 will air LIVE on Sunday, June 28, 2015 on BET and will premiere around the world on BET's international network on Tuesday, June 30 at 9:00pm BST / 10:00pm CAT and will air live on MTV Australia for the very first time (check local listings).
The "BET Awards" will take place along with the BET Experience at L.A. Live in Los Angeles from June 25-28, 2015. BET.com/Awards is the official site for the "BET Awards" and will have all the latest news and updates about this year's show. All information about the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® can be found at BETExperience.com. The BET Experience VIP Package offers the only way to purchase a "BET Awards" ticket, great seats to 3-nights of concerts at the Staples Center, and exclusive access to events at the free Fan Fest. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to BET.com/BETX.Follow the Experience on Twitter @betexperience.
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BET Networks, an entertainment powerhouse, and AEG, one of the leading entertainment companies in the world and developer/ operator of L.A. LIVE, have teamed up once again to create the BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE (BETX), June 25 – 28, 2015 presented by Coca-Cola®. This three-day festival will be filled with music and comedy concerts taking place at Club Nokia and STAPLES Center; "106 & PARK"; FREE BET Fan Fest at the Los Angeles Convention Center including seminars, celebrity basketball games, celebrity meet & greets; and other special appearances. The weekend will be capped off with the "BET Awards" on Sunday, June 28th, 2015 at Microsoft Theater.
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Luboš Holý (21. října 1930, Hrubá Vrbka – 23. ledna 2011, Brno) byl folklórní zpěvák moravských lidových písní a zároveň i vysokoškolský pedagog Veterinární a farmaceutické univerzity v Brně. Jeho zpěvnost vycházela především z kulturní tradice jeho rodného regionu Horňácka na Moravě, ovlivněn byl také muzikantskou atmosférou nedalekého Strážnicka, kde absolvoval středoškolská studia. Proslul, mimo jiné, zpěvem v netypickém barytonu, který jej odlišuje od mnoha jiných horňáckých lidových pěvců.

Život
Narodil se v horňácké vesnici Hrubá Vrbka v muzikantské rodině jako starší bratr Dušana Holého, taktéž známého zpěváka lidových písní. Oba bratři byli od dětství formováni rodinným prostředím (rodiče ve svých synech uvědoměle pěstovali zájem o místní lidovou kulturu) a také existencí dvou vyspělých kapel přímo v rodné vesnici. Luboš docházel společně s bratrem na Střední školu do nedaleké Strážnice a poté odešel studovat veterinární lékařství do Brna. Přinesl si s sebou bohatou písňovou zásobu a vyhraněný hudební i taneční projev. V letech 1950–1954 se uplatnil jako primáš cimbálové muziky Vysoké školy veterinární v Brně a brněnského Slováckého krůžku. V Brně působil dále v několika dalších souborech, snad nejvíce je jeho hudební činnost spjata s Brněnským rozhlasovým orchestrem lidových nástrojů (BROLN), se kterým spolupracoval od jeho založení po mnoho let a natočil s ním mnoho nahrávek, vystupoval v televizi i v rozhlase. Dlouhodobě zpíval též s ostravskou cimbálovou muzikou vedenou cimbalistou Janem Rokytou, který patří dnes k významným propagátorům a teoretikům jeho hudby. Mezi muzikanty je znám svou agogickou rozvahou, intuitivním přístupem a strhujícím emocionálním provedením. Jeho posledním albem bylo Rabudeň, rabudeň (2010). Vedle zpěvu se dříve zabýval též tancem, ve kterém mu partnerku dělala mj. známá etnochoreoložka Zdenka Jelínková.

Vědecké působení
Působil jako profesor na brněnské Veterinární a farmaceutické univerzitě. V roce 1964 získal titul kandidát věd. Měl za sebou dlouhodobou pedagogickou činnost také na univerzitách na Kubě a v Mexiku a byl uznávaným odborníkem ve svém oboru. Z jeho četných vědeckých publikací, známých též v zahraničí, lze jmenovat například Biologii rozmnožování skotu (1970).

Nahrávky
 LP Luboš Holý zpívá písně z Horňácka a Moravskoslovenského pomezí, Panton, 1987
 LP Žijí v písni, Supraphon, 1983

Jako host v jiných nahrávkách
 Martin Hrbáč: Pěkné zkázáníčko, CD, Tonstudio Rajchman, 1999

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Literatura

 brožura Horňácké slavnosti, Velká nad Veličkou, 2010

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Pedagogové vysokých škol v Česku
Narození v roce 1930
Úmrtí v roce 2011
Čeští zpěváci
Zpěváci lidové hudby
Čeští veterináři
Nositelé Ceny Jihomoravského kraje
Muži
Úmrtí 23. ledna
Narození 21. října
Narození v Hrubé Vrbce
Absolventi Veterinární univerzity Brno

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This weeks letter is S for Sweden, as well as Stockholm.
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T5 Data Centers' T5@LA Data Center Facility Receives LEED(R) Silver Certification
USGCB Awards T5's Los Angeles Data Center Green Building Certification.
Los Angeles, CA, USA (October 22, 2013) — T5 Data Centers, innovators in providing state-of-the-art, customizable and highly reliable computing support environments for any enterprise, today announced that the company's T5@LA facility has been granted LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the third T5 data center to be granted LEED certification and serves as another example of the company's commitment to maintaining environmentally responsible data centers.
T5@LA was fully commissioned in August 2012 and is a tier III-plus MEP design (mechanical, engineering, plumbing) purpose-built data center located in El Segundo near Los Angeles International Airport. The building boasts 181,489 square feet under one roof and uses Munters evaporative cooling systems mounted on the roof for a lower PUE (power usage effectiveness). The data center also has its own dedicated onsite power station and is capable of delivering 15.9 MW of critical IT load.
To qualify for LEED Silver certification, T5@LA was built using sustainable materials and is equipped with the latest energy-saving heating, cooling, and lighting systems. The data center has a 40% greater energy efficiency than competing data centers in the region and has an optimal PUE. The building also is located adjacent to the Los Angeles Metro Rail and can be easily reached via mass transit. T5@LA has already started attracting tenants, including a major transportation service operator.
"The lower our carbon footprint, the better it is for our tenants as well as the environment," said Robbie Sovie, LEED AP, Vice President, Development for T5 Data Centers. "T5 is committed to maintaining green data centers to save our customers operating expenses at the same time we are conserving natural resources. Our goal is to ultimately receive LEED certification for all of our data center facilities as proof of our environmental commitment as green corporate citizens."
T5's Data Center's T5@Atlanta and T5@Dallas facilities are also LEED Silver certified, and T5 anticipates its T5@Kings Mountain, T5@Portland, and T5@Colorado Springs projects will be LEED certified in the near future.
LEED is the foremost program for the design, construction, and operation of green buildings. More than 44,000 projects are currently participating in the commercial and institutional LEED rating systems, which represents more than 8 billion square feet of construction space spanning the 50 United States and 120 countries.
About T5 Data Centers
T5 Data Centers (T5) is a leading national data center owner and operator, committed to delivering customizable, scalable data centers that provide an "always on" computing environment to power mission critical business applications. T5 Data Centers provides enterprise and wholesale colocation data center services to organizations across North America using proven, best-in-class technology and techniques to design and develop facilities that deliver the lowest possible total cost of operations for its clients. T5 currently has business-critical data center facilities in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Charlotte with new projects announced in Portland and Colorado. All of T5's data center projects are purpose-built facilities featuring robust design, redundant and reliable power and telecommunications and have 24-hour staff to support mission-critical computing applications.
For more information, visit http://www.t5datacenters.com.
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Davies derives from the Hebrew boy's name David meaning 'beloved'. David is the Patron Saint of Wales, which accounts for the popularity of the surname Davies in South Wales. Famous people named Davies include actress Bette Davies, lead singer of The Kinks, Ray Davies, and the model at the centre of the 1963 Profumo affair, Mandy Rice-Davies.
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9070 Davieses were recorded as working in farming in the 1901 Census.
In the early 1900s Davieses were most likely to live in Glamorganshire.
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Happy New Year! I hope the holidays were filled with love and laughter, excluding all of the drama and stress we tend to face. It's been longer than I intended to get an update out, but my family and I got hit with a couple rounds of the flu, followed by the hectic holidays.
Editing has been going exceptionally well, even if it's a little slow. I'm only a handful of chapters away from completing the first overhaul edit, and in the process I've cut 20k words, bringing the manuscript from 110k to 90k. Which means I have some wiggle room to expand the events I breezed over! So you'll get more battles, more magic, and more ridiculousness from our favorite dwarf.
I will be blogging about my experience at the conference, and I've collected a few questions from fellow writers that I will ask agents and publishers as I get the chance to interact. So if you have anything burning in the back of your mind, please let me know in the comments, and I'll add them to my list. Your questions will add to what I can give back to everyone who's been instrumental in my growth and success.
Best of luck with your writing, and non-writing goals in 2019!


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Rarest Ammo In The World
Top 5 Rarest Ammo In The World For Survival Rifles
When SHTF and safety are an issue, the best gun is the one you own – as long as it's loaded and you know how to use it.
While the idea is valid in the event of a disaster tomorrow, you have time to think about the logistics of setting up your guns before the threat looms.
To this end, some ammunition is considered more viable and effective than others, although it can be considered the best. In survival scenarios, availability is key in choosing weapons and ammo.
As such, the following five ammunitions were chosen primarily for their high availability in peacetime, which is likely to stay with the SHTF.
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1. .22LR
The 22 calibers long frame rifle cartridge is the best all-around survival ammo. Bullets are produced by nearly every ammunition manufacturer for most makes and models of pistols and .22 caliber rifles.
Regular 40-grain high-velocity rounds can be bought for a dime, while more powerful rounds are also designed for midfield hunting, self-defense, and competition shooting.
Its availability, versatility, and affordability make the .22LR ammunition essential for long-term survival in disasters when other ammunition types are scarce and expensive commodities. So the .22LR cartridge is lightweight and can carry 1,000 (or more) rounds, just in case I make a mistake.
When your store runs dry after a crisis, foraging for your food becomes critical. Fortunately, the .22LR is one of the most reliable ammo for hunting small game, whether it's a compact rifle with a bolt-action, lever-action, single-shot, or semi-automatic. The 22 calibers long-barreled pistol can also be used for small hunting in the right conditions with the right cartridge combination.
As a relatively small bullet, the .22 isn't the best self-defense ammo, but when you have to use the SHTF to protect yourself. If you stock up on high-performance ammo, your ammo abundance will at least give you a numerical advantage when it comes to disposable ammo against potential threats.
2. 12 carats
While many say the .22LR is the ultimate survival weapon, most of the combat readiness community agrees that the rifle is the ultimate survival weapon. To that end, the 12-gauge shotgun case should have a place in any survival defense system.
While some brands produced for specific shooting purposes can be expensive, the generic 12-gauge bullet is relatively inexpensive and widely available.
When it comes to consuming ammo efficiently, most people prefer pump-action shotguns to semi-automatic rifles that are often complicated and slow to load.
The 12-gauge shotgun has been a staple of quadruped and flying game hunters for decades, and as such has proven effective for survival use. Birdshot's kill most flying and small birds, while buckshot and birdshot can be used against deer and other large animals.
12-gauge shotguns are also widely carried by law enforcement officers and military groups, as they are among the most powerful firearms in nearly a quarter of the scene. When fully loaded, the 12-gauge caliber can hit almost any target within 10 yards, and the bullet will extend the rifle's range and accuracy.
3. 9mm
9mm is easily the most widely used pistol cartridge in the world. There has always been a debate between 9mm and .45 about what is the best pistol round, but in the end, it comes down to personal preference.
But if we're after usability ourselves, the 9mm will win the race when it comes to long-term supply in disaster survival situations.
As with the 0.22 rimfire, for the 9mm bullet, there are plenty of options to choose from. After dawn and disaster, 115-grain and 124-grain NATO cartridges are probably still the most accessible and cheapest, and both are favored for their reliability when loaded into older pistols and submachine guns.
While often found in pistols, some pistol-caliber carbines use 9mm shells. While a pistol is a must in any layered defense, the 9mm carbine provides an additional platform for your 9mm ammunition for more effective self-defense.
So for the small game for emergency hunting use, they will be as fair as the best 0.22LR.
4. 5.56 NATO
As the first round issued to U.S. soldiers and women, the set should not fire the 5.56×45mm NATO round without a rifle or carbine.
Weapons factories, military installations, National Guard stations, and thousands of homes are currently stocked with 5.56 rounds, and shortages are unlikely anytime soon.
Field-tested and combat-approved, the 5.56 NATO is a highly effective anti-personnel projectile with a range of approximately 300 meters, depending on the length of the weapon's barrel.
When it comes to surviving a disaster, 300 meters is an excellent distance to try and hit any target (human or animal). While it's comforting to know that your surroundings will be covered, you should focus on identifying targets within 100 meters for hunting and self-defense. While advanced optics will improve your accuracy, a 5.56 military rifle with basic iron sights will easily land at mid-range in a steady shooter.
By and large, you know you have a reliable and versatile bullet in your hand with the same ammunition used by the most powerful armed forces in the world.
5. .308 ammo
The 308 Winchester is a shortened version of the .30-06 and a great replacement for the .22LR and 0.22 shell version 5.56 for general hunting and survival purposes. The .308 round weighs between 147 and 180 grains and provides greater muzzle velocity and stopping power than the 0.22 and 0.223 rounds.
The .308 Winchester is essentially the civilian version of the 7.62×51mm NATO round, although the two are not the same and the rounds are not always interchangeable.
Known for its dependable accuracy, the .308 has long been a favorite of competition shooters as well as a large number of hunters.
Starting with a 24″ barrel, the .308 has an effective range of about 800 yards. While it's small for big North American games (like elk and grizzly) and best hunted with a .300 magnum, 0.308 Winchester is good for the big game on lynx.
Most AR10s and some AR15s are equipped with Winchester 308 platform rifles, making them equally suitable for defensive purposes. While recent ammunition shortages have left many concerned about future rifle ammunition supplies, the 308-round round appears to have good long-term prospects. A commonly used sporting and military rifle/carbine, the .308 is produced by dozens of North American and European companies.
While you may prefer ammo grades not listed above, keep in mind that you may have to pay more to store more at normal times and look for more to keep your shop in SHTF. The above five ammunition types are widely used in the law enforcement, military, hunting, competition, and recreational shooting communities and are very useful and versatile survival options.
Whatever your preference, make sure to store and rotate your ammo properly to maintain its effectiveness and maintain your shooting skills.
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CCTV Vs Security Cameras
Whether you want to monitor the residence of strangers, monitor suspicious activities of employees, or protect your private property from intruders, a variety of security cameras can meet all your needs. Professional security cameras are divided into two categories, CCTV cameras, and IP security cameras.
The term camera comes from the Latin camera obscura, which means "darkroom". Since closed-circuit television systems use purely analog surveillance cameras connected to video equipment to record video, surveillance cameras have come a long way.
Cameras now use security systems based on all-digital networks with additional security measures. Many new devices, such as wireless transmitters, IP cameras, web cameras, camera servers, and NVR systems, have been added to the camera system network, and these devices have become important resources that can be used in the security industry.
What is a CCTV camera?
Closed-circuit television refers to an independent surveillance system, usually called closed-circuit television, which transmits the real-time feed of the security cameras connected to it to the receiving station or DVR (digital video recorder) via coaxial cable or UTP.
Using traditional radio frequency (RF) technology to replace photography has proven to be an effective and cost-effective method of video surveillance. The system relies on the strategic layout of the cameras to transmit the video feed to a limited set of screens that can operate "as needed."
What is a security camera?
Security cameras are usually used in conjunction with security systems, whether for home security, monitoring any private property, or shop environment. Security cameras are video cameras that are only used to monitor areas.
They are usually installed in public places to protect the public by preventing criminal activities, or if crimes are found on cameras, they will serve as physical evidence. Professional security cameras are mainly divided into CCTV cameras and IP cameras.
They are a key component of home security solutions, with a variety of shapes and many functions.
Difference Between Cctv And Security Cameras
Closed-circuit television video systems are often abbreviated as CCTV. The term "closed-circuit" refers to an independent system in which signals can only be accessed by devices within the system.
This is in contrast to traditional broadcast television, where anyone with a receiver can access the signal. Security cameras are basically closed-circuit cameras that transmit audio and video signals to a wireless receiver, where they can be viewed and recorded. Security cameras are usually used in conjunction with security systems, whether for home security, monitoring any private property, or shop environment.
CCTV is a surveillance system that can transmit real-time video feeds to security cameras via direct connections to receivers (such as monitors). This connection usually uses coaxial cables, but fiber optic cables or twisted pair cables can also be used.
This complete network of security cameras constitutes a closed-circuit system that cannot be seen from outside the system. Other modern camera systems (such as closed-circuit television or security cameras) are not always true closed-circuit systems, although they are often referred to as closed-circuit systems. They play an equally important role in the field of control and supervision.
Applictaions
Unlike CCTV cameras, security cameras transmit the video feed as a digital data stream to the NVR (Network Video Recorder) through a single cable installation with PoE (Power over Ethernet), which literally eliminates when it receives power from the cable The need for the power cable itself.
In addition, video is stored digitally, not physically. On the other hand, CCTV cameras rely on the strategic location of the camera to transmit the video feed to a limited set of screens that can operate "on-demand". However, since cables are required, the camera must be placed in one location.
Overall comparison
Surveillance cameras are used in conjunction with intrusion detectors to protect assets. This is a reliable and cost-effective way to improve safety. The use of closed-circuit television systems is widely accepted for security management in public and industrial facilities.
The main goal of the closed-circuit television system is to increase deterrence through security. Security cameras are equally important, especially when it comes to security and surveillance. For example, highway camera systems are used to monitor and manage traffic flow to control parking. They are used in a variety of environments, from business to personal.
Security and surveillance cameras are available in multiple formats and designs to meet all your security needs. For example, traffic cameras are used to monitor and manage traffic flow everywhere. Closed-circuit television is generally regarded as a security tool and plays an equally important role in the field of surveillance and control. It has become a valuable tool for organizations involved in any related matters such as safety, traffic control, and crowd control.
The goal remains the same: to provide 24/7 video security solutions for various security needs. Whether it is used for home security solutions or building a monitoring system for any special environment, you can always choose the solution that best suits your needs.
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California fought for Obamacare and won - What's at stake?
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By Anna B. Ibarra, @ab_ibarra, November 10, 2020 | Updated June 17, 2021 | CalMatters.org
California has wholeheartedly embraced the Affordable Care Act — it advertises it, it invests in it, it protects it.
It even went to court for it. And won.
Today, in a 7-2 decision in California et al. v. Texas, the Supreme Court voted to reject the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Meaning Obamacare stays.
"Now, 20+ million Americans can keep their healthcare coverage. And those with pre-existing conditions can take a deep sigh of relief," Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a tweet following the Supreme Court's decision.
While not all states embraced the law, California implemented it fully — and built on it. The Golden State had the most at stake.
Here's what you need to know about California's gains through the Affordable Care Act.
Ana B. Ibarra is a Sacramento-based health reporter. She joined CalMatters in 2020 after four years at Kaiser Health News, where she covered California health care and policy. Elk Grove News is a media partner of CalMatters.
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Reach for glory but stay grounded
By Derrick Vinesh
Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018
12:00 AM MYT
The writer (left) posing with other football fans including three-year-old Habib and his dad Shoaib (third left) after watching the World Cup finals at Restoran Mustaqim in Butterworth.
I WAS struck by football fever, literally, when FIFA World Cup 2018 entered its final lap last week.
I developed a bad chesty cough with sore throat and almost lost my voice. This, I suspect, is thanks to the chilly nights out watching the 2am matches on the big screen projector at Restoran Mustaqim in Butterworth.
But, now that the month-long World Cup is over after France beat Croatia 4-2 in the extremely thrilling final on Sunday, a sense of satisfaction prevails.
It was worth the sacrifice and sleepless nights keeping up with the many matches of this prestigious tournament.
I screamed my lungs out at every goal. I bellowed in fury with every mistake. And amid all that, I found oneness with the other football fans at the restaurant; I enjoyed the camaraderie shared by everyone.
World Cup 2018 was a wonderful avenue for us to forget our worries and put aside our differences to enjoy the games.
I was fascinated by three-year-old Habib, who followed his father Shoaib Nor Habib, 26, a Rohingya refugee, to some of the matches, complete in football jersey.
The young fan often echoed the adults and shrieked, "Hah, masuk, masuk!" (Yes, score, score!), "Gol!" (Goal!) and "Haiyah!" (Darn!) during crucial moments.
Many fans also became overnight 'pundits' as they praised and condemned the players in their analysis of the matches.
When big teams Germany, Spain, Brazil and Argentina were knocked out in the early rounds, it sent a strong message that nobody is invincible and that the future is hard to predict.
In the France-Croatia showdown, both sides displayed consistency and good teamwork. They did not merely rely on their 'star' players.
After Belgium lost to France in the semi-finals, I cheekily told a Belgian fan to start adding French fries to his Belgian waffles for breakfast.
I couldn't resist adding salt to the injury by saying "Lukamu, lukaku" (Your pain, is my pain) as he was a diehard fan of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku.
The professional football analysts on TV debated all night but to me, the result ultimately depended on God's will.
Coaches applied their strategies while players put their heart and soul into winning but only one team can come out on top.
We must accept defeat and also be ready for change when it comes. Old stars will fade away and new ones steal the spotlight.
And who would have thought that the Golden Boot award for being the top scorer of the tournament would go to England captain Harry Kane?
Superstars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr, expected to fight it out for the Golden Boot, all departed the scene sooner than expected.
So what is not meant to be ours will not be ours and what is not meant to happen will not happen.
A total of 31 teams left the World Cup with broken dreams. As for us Malaysians, do we dare to dream of World Cup glory someday?
Who knows? But what is crucially needed are hard work, willpower and resilience with a 'never give up' attitude.
Let us thank God for what we have and stay focussed as we reach for the stars with our feet rooted to the ground.
Malaysia's dream of jointly hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2034 with Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam may just come true.
Therefore, let us not downgrade our dreams to match our realities but instead, upgrade our faith to match our destiny.
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Home Special Features Guest Commentary A Threat to Judicial Independence
A Threat to Judicial Independence
Tom Yamachika
When we learn about our three branches of government, we're usually told that the legislative branch makes the laws, the executive branch carries them out, and the judiciary branch interprets them. Each branch serves as a check and balance on the other two.
The legislative branch also has the power to raise money, for example by imposing taxes, and the power to spend it. It's been written that such power is with this branch primarily because it's most directly accountable to the people. Each state legislator must run for office either every two or every four years. Most in the executive branch and the judiciary are spared that ordeal.
With the power to spend money comes the power to place conditions upon its use. The legislature might not have the power to tell the executive branch what to do directly, for example, but it could certainly say that a particular agency shall do X, or shall not do Y, if it wants to see legislatively appropriated dollars flow into its coffers.
Against that backdrop is a very debate-worthy comment from one powerful senator at the end of the 2018 session. He described a "tension" between the legislative and judicial branches of government:
We also had some tension with the judiciary. That was very healthy as well. They did some rulings that we thought were stepping into the legislative arena, they were trying to legislate from the bench. We control the purse strings, so we said no to a lot of their money. They reversed some of their decisions. We gave them some money. So the tension worked.
Civil Cafe: Legislative Wrap-Up 2018 Panel Discussion 23:10-23:34 (May 2, 2018).
In past articles we at the Foundation often have urged our legislators to use their power of the purse to set priorities for where we are going as a society. The state has a limited amount of hard-earned taxpayer dollars, and the legislature is there to make sure that the dollars they collect are spent wisely for our collective benefit.
In other states, this kind of tension has played out in the public arena, with observers scratching their heads and with the media having a field day. In New York in 1991, for example, Governor Cuomo slashed the judiciary's budget and Chief Justice Wachtler sued, eventually resulting in a settlement. A similar spectacle occurred in Illinois in 2003, where the justices ordered the government to pay salary increases that its governor vetoed.
What the Hawaii Senator referred to, however, is not a question of finding the wisest use of scarce taxpayer funds. It was an attempt, and a successful one if we take the speaker at his word, to use that power to influence the content of judicial decisions. "Justice is blind," we are told, meaning that justice should be applied without regard to money, power, or other status. If money — especially our own money — is used to skew or bend the justice we deliver here in Hawaii, then our justice is tainted.
Certainly, the Legislature and the Judiciary have their respective jobs to do and there is some merit to slapping down one branch that has entered the other's kuleana. Legislating from the bench isn't legitimate either; that's why the courts have a "political question doctrine" that says policy issues for which no discernible standards in law exist are not issues for court resolution but are to be left to the legislature. What happens, though, if the judiciary and the legislature disagree on what questions are political and which are judicial? Do we let the courts decide, or should the legislature be allowed to take matters into its own hands by pulling the purse strings?
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LOOPERS Signs to STMPD RCRDS and Releases Single 'I'm Odd'
By christopher steward
Dutch talent LOOPERS has been on fire over the last year, counting collabs with STMPD RCRDS boss Martin Garrix and Steve Aoki to his name and a total of 6 releases on STMPD RCRDS in the space of just 9 months.
It's no surprise, then, that STMPD RCRDS has now officially signed him to become an even more integral part of the family. His first release as part of this deal is this fantastic new romp, I'm Odd.
As usual, LOOPERS wastes no time in getting straight down to business. Hit that play button and you're immediately assaulted by distorted 8-bit melody and chunky kicks, before a head-nodding breakbeat rhythm hammers away beneath a pitched-down rap vocal. Next comes an exotic stringed instrument to deliver a commanding melody, driving us towards a fearsome drop. A metallic chime riff descends over rugged electro bass grunts and chunky drums to create a frenzied vibe as the vocal continues to drive the track forward. More of those irresistible breaks and plucked melodies increase the tension before we head into the final stretch and that thunderous energy returns.
LOOPERS clocked up over 20 million streams on Spotify alone last year, pushing him into the big leagues of dance music. His prolific output continues to keep him at the front of his fans' minds, and with this new STMPD RCRDS deal freshly inked, you can bet that 2019 is going to be the year he goes stratospheric.
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