At the begining of this month, a new office complex development opened in downtown Calgary. With a stunning architecture built in accord with the unique city climate, the 239-metre-high headquarters tower now dresses the Calgary skyline becoming the city's tallest building and Canada's tallest tower outside Toronto. The Bow, as it was named due to its bow-shaped plan, belongs to EnCana Corporation, the Canada's leading energy company, and was designed by one of the most innovative architecture and integrated design practices in the world, Foster+Partners.
With an unrivalled experience of over 45 years, 620 awards won for excellence and the ability to achieve sustainable design solutions through adequate expressions of public space and civic values, Foster+Partners met this time the EnCana's business objectives and interests with the design of the new headquarters, and the result after six years is extraordinary.
As part of a mixed-use masterplan which aims to regenerate two entire city blocks on the east side of Centre Street, the major axis through downtown Calgary, the ambitious project manages to capture the collective consciousness of the city and to responds to its civic values, setting a bold new, meaningful symbol in terms of urban, social and environmental terms. Combining the latest advances in building technology with a deep analysis of the climate and organisations, the architects shaped an amazing building design based on sustainable principles.
Every aspect of the skyscraper is designed to be highly efficient. The tower faces south, curving towards the sun in order to take full advantage of heat and daylight, to encourage natural ventilation and help to significantly reduce energy use, and to outline a series of tremendous light-filled six-storey atria with sky gardens, cafes and meeting areas, which bring a vital social dimension to the office floors. In this way, the location of cellular offices is also maximised with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. The convex, glazed façade is turned into the prevailing wind, so the amount of steel is reduced and the structural loading is minimized.
The tower base is highly impermeable with a +15 enclosed bridge connection to downtown, an atrium filled with restaurants, cafes, shops and a fabulous plaza, while the atria at levels 24, 42 and 54 incorporate mature trees, seating, meeting rooms, catering facilities and local lift cores. At the very top of the building there is an auditorium which complements the staff facilities in these atria. The building project's plan include a pedestrian connection with the downtown network and is fused at two points to Calgary's system of enclosed walkways, which offers a retreat from the city's harsh winters. Here's some beautiful pictures to discover it.
See also another spectacular skyscraper in Canada envisioned by Foster+Partners.
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As time went by Western medicine started using antibiotics to treat even infections that were not caused by bacteria. But, antibiotics work just against bacteria, and they do not kill off viruses, mold, or fungi.
Unfortunately, overprescribing and misusing antibiotics have lowered their efficacy which leads to microbes become resistant and they stopped responding.
Just like any other living organism, bacteria adapt to every situation in order to survive. There are so many people that die because of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.
This is everyone's issue, and it requires efforts of ecologists, educationalists, microbiologists, etc.
However, since ancient times people used antibiotics, but natural ones. There were found traces of tetracycline in bones dating from the Common Era.
So, in this article, we offer you antibiotics that you can find in nature.
You should keep in mind that some of the herbs and spices you will read in this article may interfere with some of your meds, so you need to be careful. Also, they may be dangerous if taken in high doses.
As a prevention, you should consult your doctor before deciding to treat yourself in a natural way.
The other name for ginger is "the mighty root." This is a rhizome plant, and it has numerous therapeutic properties. It is a natural antibiotic, and it is better than ampicillin, tetracycline, and chloramphenicol I fighting against bacteria.
In one Italian study, it was revealed that ginger is effective against superbugs that do not respond to conventional treatment.
Garlic belongs to the family of leek, onion, shallot, and scallion. It has sulfur which is responsible for its smell as well as its immune boosting traits. Garlic is excellent in fighting against resistant bacteria too.
In addition, it can prevent the bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Also, this vegetable is great for preventing cancer, and it is antifungal, antiviral, as well as an antiparasitic agent. Anyway, if you decide to use garlic, you need to follow some rules.
Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples, and it is great for killing Staphylococcus aureus as well as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and some yeasts and fungi.
Luckily, ACV does not destroy mucous tissue which is a great treatment for a sore throat caused by pathogens. You can consume it in small doses each day because it is great for detoxification.
You have heard about the benefits of olive oil, but do you know about the benefits of the leaves? Extract of olive leaf help in metabolizing the blood sugar because it acts as an antioxidant and it controls the LDL cholesterol.
Also, the leaves contain phenolic compounds that prevent and kill bad bacteria as well as viruses.
Onions belong to the same group as garlic, and they have the same phytochemical properties. It is great for lowering fever, clearing ear infection, easing nausea, easing breathing issues, etc.
Additionally, you can use the thin onion's membrane and apply it to abrasion or a cut in order to ease the pain, stop bleeding, as well as kill germs.
Vitamin-C is the most effective nutrient in fighting against pathogens. It improved the immune system. Also, vitamin-C stimulates the natural antibody response.
Some foods that are rich in vitamin-C are berries, peas, tomato, bell peppers, broccoli, citrus fruits, kiwi, papaya, dark leafy green veggies and so on.
GSE is short for grapefruit seed extract, and it is another product made from grapefruit juice, and it is consumed orally in order to treat the viral or bacterial infection. Even though seeds can be eaten, they are bitter and acidic.
Moreover, this extract is used in agriculture to fight against mold, bacteria, parasites, and fungus, and to disinfect water and preserve food.
According to a study, the antibacterial properties of GSE are like proven antibacterial for many gram-positive as well as gram-negative organisms.
Horseradish belongs to the family of mustard, and it helps in clearing the sinuses, expel mucus, and improve the facial circulation. Usually, it is used in treating lung congestion, influenza, and colds.
Also, it can be used in treating wounds, but it may cause skin irritation too. On the other hand, habanero is great in fighting against bacteria like Escherichia coli, salmonella, and Yersinia.
Eucalyptus is the best flavor used in remedies for treating cold, flu, and throat. Actually, it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, immune-stimulatory, as well as spasmolytic effects.
You can take it orally or inhale it in order to treat asthma, bronchitis, as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
This honey does not work just like most of the honey. This type of honey works thankfully to the low pH levels and the high amounts of sugar. It is excellent for treating wounds and burns even in hospitals.
Also, it is used to fight against Staphylococcus aureus and Helicobacter pylori that cause ulcers in the stomach. Manuka honey fights against other bacteria too such as salmonella and even bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.
However, you should look for honey with a Unique Manuka Factor, because not all of it is legitimate.
This belongs to the buttercup family, and it is found in natural cold-relieving products. If you make a tea of it, you can use it in treating diarrhea, canker sores, eye infections, urinary tract infections, as well as vaginitis.
It has an antibacterial and antifungal compound named berberine which improves your immune system, and it fights parasites.
The good news is that you can grow this plant in your own yard. Even though goldenseal is beneficial, pregnant women and people who have high blood pressure, heart and liver issues should not use it.
This is a natural gum gotten from Commiphora myrrha tree that people used it since ancient times. In traditional medicine is used in treating colds, asthma, indigestion, ulcers, cancer, syphilis, spasms, cough, leprosy, lung congestion, and fungal infection.
You should not take myrrh essential oil for more than two weeks continuously.
One of the best-known herbs in central and eastern North America is Echinacea. The whole herb can be used for medicinal purposes. It is excellent in treating colds, flu, and other respiration infections.
Interestingly, this herb is great for treating chronic fatigue, migraines, anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis and so on. Sadly, the market has few Echinacea products, and most of them have lead and arsenic. So, make sure to grow this herb or purchase it from a sure source.
It is used in Ayurvedic medicine as a stimulant, antifungal, anti-diarrheal, antiemetic, anti-flatulent, nematicidal, as well as an insecticidal agent. Also, it stimulates blood flow, and it decreases the blood sugar.
As you can see, there are many plants and herbs you can use. So, next time, instead of a synthetic antibiotic, go for a natural one.
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How can people say the Light Laser is better than the Heavy Laser?
Can someone actually make an argument for this? I don't want anything related to "specific" cases, because we all know that in a "specific" scenario, any ogame Ship or Defence is better than the other.
I want to know why the vast majority of ogame players consider the LL better than the HL, when, from my point of view, in most realistic cases the HL is factually superior.
why the banana is better.
LL are faster to produce.
LL are good anti-cruiser fodder.
This is not to say they are superior.
Only that they are useful.
you will want all the defense.
LL costs more crystal? It costs more metal as well, but both have a Metal:Crystal ratio of 3:1. The HL costs 4x more than a LL, and with it provides 4x more Hull, 4x more Shield and 2,5x the Attack Power.
Yes, the attack power is "only" 2.5x better than the LL for 4x the cost, but don't let this fool you. While 4 LLs do have more attack power than 1 HL, the LLs will spread their damage on the enemy ships, while the HL is more focused, for example, against a Light Fighter which is one of most widely used Ships against Turtles, 4 LLs might not be able to take it down in one round of battle because each one of them will most likely target a different ship, while a HL will have enough power to one-shot it in 1 round, removing it completely from the next round. And it also does more damage to the Hull of a Cruiser and even a Battleship, the later the LL can't even get past it's shields.
What most people use to crack turtles are massives amounts of Light Fires, Cruisers and Destroyers (and RIPs but against RIPs, both LL and HL are equally useless). Most people are not going to use any other ships because they are really useless against Defence, unless the difference in numbers is massive, and no one uses Bombers either. And most fleeters are also quite reluctant to even use Cruisers because of how easily they get destroyed.
Against a fleet with Destroyers, LL's fail miserably on their mission. Each time a Destroyer shoots a LL, the Destroyer has a 90%(RF of 10) chance to shoot again which can lead to scenarios where the Destroyer either keeps mowing down LLs or gets the opportunity to shoot down a Gauss or heavily damage a Plasma Turret. While the HF will get one-shot by a Destroyer but serves it's mission as fodder as it stops it from shooting again in the same round.
You can use the Sim all you want, it's only that. A simulator. On the Sim, the LL looks the best against the majority of ships ONE ON ONE, but in a realistic scenari, with ships that people actually use to crack defences with as much profit as they can, they are not as useful as the HL. They don't serve their job as fodder, and to make the attack unprofitable, as good as the HL.
If you want to protect your daily production as a fleeter or miner who fleetsaves, then look no further than a combo of Rockets and Plasma, that's literally all you need.
But if you are a turtle who actually wants to use his defence to gather around some resources, the best combo is RL(to provide cover), HL(to get rid of LF fodder and also provide cover at the same time) and Plasma(to get rid of RIP RF and take out heavy ships).
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Let me preface this by saying I am actually a HL advocate, and thinks HL is both wrongly used and underused.
The main reason is cost/effect ratio. HL costs precisely 4x as much as LL, but doesn't have 4x better stats.
Put simply, for the same cost, LL increases the firepower and resilience of your defence more than HL does.
HL does have a very good feature, which is the main reason why I heavily endorse building a good bunch of HL, and that is their ability to one-shot kill LF/SC far cheaper than gauss or plasmas. A good defence deters heavy fleets through excessive fuel-costs and light fleets through heavy losses. Your ability to cause a lot of permanent damage in round 1 to those light fleets is thus very important to deterring that potential attack.
In summary: LL IS a better unit than HL, that is an undeniable fact when looking at the numbers. Unlike Ions, HL is still important though and should be included in substantial numbers in any defence.
In order to insult me, I must first value your opinion...Nice try though.
Unlike Ions, HL is still important though and should be included in substantial numbers in any defence.
soak up so much damage.
As a turtle, crystal is far better utilised for plasmas and RIPs.
That's looking at the stats alone.
Rapid Fire also plays a huge role, namely with Destroyers which is the ship that's most used to crack turtles after RIPs. And as you stated like me, their ability to one-shot LFs is also hugely underrated, not just that, they are able to damage the Hulls of even Battleships, while the LL will just waste it's shot on the shields that can regenerate every round.
I think the answer you're looking for is: people can be wrong.
I don't think many people are thinking about the specific scenarios when building their defense, but instead just want to get nice round numbers, or at most look at the stats.
That being said, I think of three common scenarios where LL help more than 1/4 the number of HL. 1) They provide more cover against cruisers, which is one of the main threats against turtles. 2) RIPs have 200 rapid fire against LL, and 100 rapid fire vs HL, meaning the LL are more likely to draw vs RIPs, encouraging people to look at other turtles. 3) You're on a moon and don't want to invest in more shipyard.
Not to hijack the topic or anything, but what are people's thoughts on Gauss Cannons?


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Dr. Okonkwo received his medical and doctoral degrees from the Medical College of Virginia of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Virginia and a fellowship at Auckland Public Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. He has also received specialized training in scoliosis and other spinal deformities.
Dr. Okonkwo has published more than 70 papers in refereed journals, authored numerous book chapters, and garnered several awards for his scientific research.
Drs. Kanter and Okonkwo discuss minimally invasive surgery for complex scoliosis, which may offer faster recovery and better outcomes.
UPMC neurosurgeon and trauma expert Dr. David Okonkwo used an innovative treatment to keep Joshua Roe's brain cool after a car crash caused a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and put him into a coma.


Bad experiences with D strings of tapered sets.
Which companies make 5 string sets with tapered B?
Tapered, Exposed core Flats as a means to lower action?
Tapered strings: How much should stick out?
New! Prosteel PS300; Custom Gauges + Tapered E/A.
DR Nickel Lo Rider Tapered B or Similar?
Silly question - are TI Jazz rounds tapered?


Futuresource Consulting is pleased to announce that David Roberton, Vice President of International Marketing at Turtle Beach, is set to join the stellar roster of industry heavy weights from the colliding worlds of professional and consumer audio, at its 5th Annual Audio Collaborative event, taking place at the Ham Yard Hotel in London on November 8th, 2018.
The internationally renowned gaming headset and soundcard manufacturer Turtle Beach provides immersive, premium audio, interactive and collaborative experiences to the 'Battle Royale' gamer community. At the event, he will join Futuresource Analysts and other respected industry leaders and top representatives from Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Warner Music among many others.
The Audio Collaborative conference continues to provide the opportunity for businesses across the entire spectrum of audio to meet, network and share ideas around the converging world of professional and consumer audio.
Armin Prommersberger, Harman's Senior Vice President a previous attendee commented, "It's a very exciting day, very open how everyone shares information." A feeling that was reiterated further by Devialet's General Manager, Victor d'Allancé who stated, "The panels were very impressive, as were the guests. We met many people we wanted to meet." This year's agenda promises to stimulate its 2018 delegation, as it continues to address new topical, and disruptive trends. One session opens with the statement 'Voice Pervades the Smart Home' and will discuss control in the modern digital voice assisted home. Another opening session statement is 'Kids Tech – Untapped Potential', which will examine the way children interact with today's technology. The agenda then shifts into more audio-focussed presentations and panels, centred around the live music industry, and the music market as a whole. Audio Collaborative 2018 undoubtably has a wide range of exciting topics to interest anyone in the sector.
Futuresource is proud that previous Audio Collaborative events have been lauded across the globe with companies such as Google and Amazon making sure they put aside the time in their calendar to attend, praising the diversity of the audience.
Furthermore, the conference takes place in the luxurious Ham Yard Hotel, in bustling Soho. The setting is perfect for social engagement and networking, with its award-winning interiors encircling a tree-filled garden that eschew the grey monotony of standard conference halls, inviting creative thinking rather than boring detachment.


A visit to my storage cupboard, an evening making sabots and I've got myself an Undead army for KoW.
But I'm short on Heroes and would appreciate some advice on what I should get. Aim is fun games with friends and I'm not looking to enter competitions or be ultra-competitive.
Therefore you probably don't want army standards, but instead other heroes.
a) I use necromancers a lot. @ 90 points, they are dirt cheap and with the amulet of inspiring the first one gains inspiring. Your army is a prime candidate for the army of darkness formation which gives another necromancer inspiring.
b) revenant kings and liche kings make for good undead heroes too. Both are inspiring necromancer with higher defense stats and either melee stats (rev. king) or spellcasting stats (liche kings) . I know a lot of people use them, but I prefer the cheaper necromancers instead. Rev. kings usually are mounted, liche kings on foot.
c) Vampires were once used a lot, but ever since they were nerfed to def 5+; I see them not a lot anymore. Ilona, however, especially with the new formation, is one of the rising stars of 2019.
d) Pharaohs are used only with the wings of honeymaze special item. witout it, pharaohs suffer from slow movement.
e) Of the three heroes with flying mounts (vampire/peg; vampire/dragon and revenant king on flying wyrm) I only use the revenant king on flying wyrm. (and I use it a lot.) If I want it with some more power, I upgrade it with the brew of sharpness; still cheaper than the vampire on dragon. This hero is only used with the wings upgrade, never without. Special place of honour for the new special character Apaphys who is an upgrade of the orginal for a few more points.
f) Some people like Lycanis. I don't.
g) Mhorgoth is an iconic character, but far too much of a point sink for competetive play.
Of the flying mounted Undead heroes, I've faced the vamp on pegasus most often and also had the most trouble against him. That dude is always getting behind my lines and caushing mayhem, as opposed to the other two who do more typical flanky stuff when I face them. Go figure, but it's earned my respect.
*raises hand* But then I like werewolves a lot and am a fan of the fast, scoring, nimble large infantry / cav style heroes.


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The Android Browser Helper library helps developers use Custom Tabs and Trusted
Web Activities on top of the AndroidX browser support library.
It contains default implementations of many of the common tasks a
developer will find themselves requiring, for example:

* Creating a Launcher Activity that simply launches a Trusted Web Activity.
* Code for choosing an appropriate Custom Tabs provider.
* Creating an Activity to launch the browser's site settings for a TWA.

## Adding Android Browser Helper to an Android project

Android Browser helper is available on the Google Maven. To use it, modify your application's
`build.gradle` and add the library as a dependency, as described below:

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dependencies {
    //...
    implementation 'com.google.androidbrowserhelper:androidbrowserhelper:2.3.0'
}

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## Information for Google Play's data disclosure requirements

The Android Browser Helper library is intended to allow Android applications to interact with
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### Data types collected / shared

**Web browsing:** URLs handled by the application are shared with the browser when a Custom Tab
or a Trusted Web Activity are launched.

URLs are also shared with the browser by certain features like mayLaunchUrl(), so that the
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When the WebView fallback feature  is enabled by the developer, the application may store the
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**User location (Optional):** The SDK may share location data with the host browser, when the
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Q: Pattern matching on hmatrix Vector type in haskell That question sounds trivial but I really can't find anything helping me on how to deal with it.
Here's a simple example to reproduce that on Haskell :
import Numeric.LinearAlgebra.HMatrix
madd :: Double -> Vector Double -> Vector Double
madd a v = a + v

when I load this it complains
Couldn't match expected type 'Double'
              with actual type 'Vector Double'

it thinks v is Double while it should be Vector Double, how can I force it in the pattern match to be so ?
please :
I need to match the arguments, not just assign to a lambda function.

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Levi's Plan to Use More "Cottonized Hemp" in Future Collections
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by Grace Lemire November 3, 2021
In 2019, Levi Strauss & Co. teamed up with a Swedish textile recycling startup to produce their cottonized hemp collection, Levi's WellThread x Outerknown. Since then, Levi's reports have indicated a plan to put its innovative use of hemp into future clothing collections.
While not the first to use hemp in clothing, Levi's sustainable solution is making waves in the fashion industry and could have serious implications for our future wardrobes.
What is Cottonized Hemp?
Cottonized hemp is the result of a process that softens hemp fibers to create a soft, cotton-like material. Fiber technology allows the structure of the hemp to be broken down and woven into a material indistinguishable from traditional cotton.
Why is Cottonized Hemp a Sustainable Solution?
Hemp is known to be a more sustainable material than cotton for a variety of reasons.
In terms of growing, hemp requires roughly 4x less water to produce than traditional cotton and takes about half the amount of land.
It doesn't require loads of fertilizers, and in fact, it even fertilizes the soil around it. Similarly, it requires fewer pesticides than traditional cotton.
And if you weren't convinced, hemp even produces a greater fiber yield per hectare than traditional cotton.
So, basically, it takes less resources and produces a greater crop. Yup — a win, win for the planet and the fashion industry.
What Made Levi's Choose Hemp?
Levi's sustainability strategy is based on three main concepts: climate, consumption, and community. As part of its climate and consumption goals, Levi's has sought to reduce their GHG emissions and either sustainably source raw cotton or develop more sustainable alternatives.
Through their pursuit for sustainable cotton options, Levi's discovered the potential of cottonized hemp and now views it as one of the most efficient sources for sustainable clothing production.
What is Levi's Doing to Make Sustainability in Fashion a Priority?
Creating cottonized hemp clothing is one small piece of Levi's overall mission to prioritize sustainability. In an effort to reduce overall consumption in regards to clothing production, Levi's has expanded their efforts to create a circular economy for materials.
In their latest Sustainability Report, Levi's CEO stated, "When we speak of sustainability, we are talking about operating and using resources in a way that can be continued in perpetuity without harming people, the planet or future generations…Climate is the existential crisis of our time…and we all have a responsibility to act."
While a statement certainly only goes so far, Levi's has taken actions to live these words. Levi's has intentions to lead the fashion industry in sustainability, aiming for 100% sustainably sourced cotton by 2025. Currently, they are operating at 75% sustainably sourced cotton.
Are There Other Brands Using Hemp or Similar Material to Make Clothing or Other Products?
While Levi's was one of the first to implement hemp in their clothing, they certainly weren't the first. Hemp actually has ancient roots in the fashion industry.
China, for example, has used hemp in clothing for thousands of years. As cotton became more popular, however, the country's use of hemp declined.
Today, other brands such as Patagonia, Toad&Co, and WAMA Underwear have implemented hemp into their clothing.
What Does This Mean for Our Planet?
Sustainability is becoming more of a priority in many industries, especially fashion, as more consumers are prioritizing sustainability when making a purchase.
This trend in consumer spending is likely to influence big fashion brands when it comes to sourcing and producing materials. While hemp clothing is just one sustainable solution, it could have a major place in the fashion industry if other companies adopt it into their plans the same way Levi's has.
While cottonized hemp is not a certified fabric just yet, Levi's has shared that they are working with various associations within the fashion industry to change that. This gives us hope that cottonized hemp could, and will be, widely used within the fashion industry in the near future.
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Astronomical instrument hunts for ancient metal
A new study looks at quasars to explore the origin of the iron in your blood
Credit: © 2020 European Southern Observatory/B. Tafreshi
Researchers created a new astronomical instrument that has successfully aided in estimating the abundance of metals in the early universe. The WINERED instrument allows for better observations of astronomical bodies like quasars in the early universe, billions of years ago. Researchers hope this deeper level of exploration could help answer questions about the origins not only of metals in the universe but also of the stars themselves.
Iron is one of the most important elements for life as we know it, and for the technology, both primitive and modern, that has shaped human history. But details of the exact origin of iron and other important metals such as magnesium remain elusive. Exploration of this is important in the field of astronomy as it also connected to the origins of the first stars that would have begun to shine several hundred million years after the Big Bang.
Project Research Associate Hiroaki Sameshima from the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Tokyo and his team decided a new instrument was needed to study these matters. Due to limited instrumentation, previous observations to collect data for the study of metals' origins mainly looked at old stars nearby. But this only gave astronomers information about our own unique galaxy. A new instrument with enhanced sensitivity to near-infrared light could push the boundary and open up observations of distant quasars, ferociously energetic ancient galactic cores that emitted light when the universe was only 2.4 billion years old.
"By mounting the WINERED instrument on a large telescope, we can see further back in time as we can observe bodies more distant, or more ancient, than those from previous studies. We can now see details of quasars over 10 billion years old," said Sameshima. "WINERED is a special kind of spectrograph, which can read the chemical signatures present in the light from distant bodies. It revealed to us the fingerprints of iron and magnesium in the light from these quasars, and this allowed us to calculate the abundance of these elements when the universe was much younger than previous studies allowed."
Now that the researchers have established a new method to directly examine the abundance of metals in the early universe, the challenge becomes one of refining the technique and broadening its scope to collect more data. With improved data, astronomers can build on this study and create theories to explain the origins of metals including the iron in your blood.
Hiroaki Sameshima, Yuzuru Yoshii, Noriyuki Matsunaga, Naoto Kobayashi, Yuji Ikeda, Sohei Kondo, Satoshi Hamano, Misaki Mizumoto, Akira Arai, Chikako Yasui, Kei Fukue, Hideyo Kawakita, Shogo Otsubo, Giuseppe Bono and Ivo Saviane. Mg II and Fe II Fluxes of Luminous Quasars at z ~ 2.7 and Evaluation of the Baldwin Effect in the Flux-to-abundance Conversion Method for Quasars. The Astrophysical Journal.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science KAKENHI (grant numbers: 19K0397, 16684001, 20340042, 21840052). The MEXT Supported Program for the Strategic Research Foundation at Private Universities (grant numbers: S081061, S1411028). Hayakawa Satio Funds in the Astronomical Society of Japan.
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Philippine Export Efficiency and Potential: An Application of Stochastic Frontier Gravity Model
Deluna, Roperto Jr and Cruz, Edgardo (2014): Philippine Export Efficiency and Potential: An Application of Stochastic Frontier Gravity Model.
This study was conducted to investigate the issue of what Philippine merchandise trade flows would be if countries operated at the frontier using gravity model. The study sought to estimate the coefficients of the gravity equation. The estimated coefficients were used to estimate merchandise export potentials and technical efficiency of each country in the sample and these were also aggregated to measure impact of country groups.
Result of the estimated coefficients of the gravity equation shows that merchandise export flows of the Philippines to trading partners is significantly positively affected by income and market size of the importing partner. The income elasticity of merchandise exports is 0.69%. A 1% increase in market size increases export flow by 0.24%. Distance was estimated to reduce export flow by 1.22% in every 1% increase in distance.
The technical efficiency for all sample countries is not so high; it ranged from 38 to 42% with standard deviation of 30. The most efficient countries in the sample which recorded more than 80% efficiency were Singapore (100%), New Zealand (97%), HongKong (97%), USA (96%), Australia (96%), Canada (96%), UK (93%), Denmark (93%), Japan (87%), Malaysia (85%) and S. Korea (81%). Countries with larger markets emerge as high export potentials such as USA, China and Japan with potential ranging from 10 to 30 Trillion US dollars.
These potential has been changing within the period. Result of technical inefficiency model reveals that these potential is increased by membership of the Philippines to ASEAN, APEC and WTO. Reduction of corruption and freer labor market in the importing country enhances export potential of Philippine merchandise exports. Commonality of language also enhances these potential.
Merchandise exports, Gravity, Stochastic frontier, Philippine export potential
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The Most Underrated Dive Spots Around the World
Scuba diving is one of the best ways to discover our planet's amazing biodiversity and beauty. If you're an avid diver, you already know this. You've probably also heard of diving meccas like the Red Sea, the Maldives, and Bali. While these places offer some of the world's best diving, there are plenty of other spectacular dive spots that go undiscovered by the masses. We've investigated these places to shed light on just a few of the more-than-worthy places to take the plunge. Even experienced divers may not know about the places on this list! Keep reading to find out what we chose as the four most underrated dive spots in the world:
1. Koh Lipe, Thailand
Overshadowed by the Manta hot-spot of Koh Lanta just a few hours to its north, Koh Lipe doesn't get nearly as much attention for its diving as it should. However, it would be a mistake to visit Thailand's stunning west coast without exploring the dive spots just off of Lipe's picturesque beaches. Not only is the water an irresistible turquoise color, the life below the surface is fascinating. Koh Lipe is a spot for "macro" marine life lovers, however there is always a chance to see some big pelagics. Ghost pipefish, seahorses, stone fish, nudibranch, and shrimps are just some of the common residents, although it's the underwater landscape and water conditions that really impress. Known for an abundance of healthy soft corals made possible by the strong currents, Koh Lipe is a drift diver's dream.
Recommended dive sites: Stone Henge, Koh Talang, the "Far Islands."
2. Newfoundland, Canada
Fact: Diving in Newfoundland is not for the faint of heart or warm water divers. The most eastern part of Canada is surrounded by chilly waters and not-so-mild air temperatures. This alone deters many people from entering the water for a swim, never mind a dive. However, if you can brave the cold temperatures using sheer determination (and a dry suit), you will not be disappointed by what lies beneath. One of the best experiences is a dive in Iceberg Alley, where you can literally see chunks of ice as big as 3-story buildings floating by! July and August are the best time to spot Humpback and Minke Whales. Diving with these gentle giants is truly the experience of a lifetime. If you're into wreck dives, Newfoundland – particularly the sites laying off St. Johns – should be at the top of your list. The wrecks here are very well-preserved (thanks to the cold water) and sailors' personal belongings and various parts of the ship's equipment can still be seen!
Recommended dive sites: Conception Bay, Bell Island (the site of four popular wreck dives - S.S. Saganaga, S.S. Paris-Lyon-Marseilles, Rose Castle, and S.S. Lord Strathcona).
3. Perhentian Islands, Malaysia
The diving off of the northeast of Malaysian Borneo steals the spotlight in terms of spectacular diving. Many divers don't know that just a 30-minute speedboat ride off the northeastern coast of mainland Malaysia are two perfect little paradisal islands. Pulau Besar and Pulau Kecil (Big Island and Small Island, respectively) make up the Perhentians, a laid-back scuba diver's haven. The sites vary drastically from shallow reef dives, to deep muck dives, to numerous wreck dives including an American landing craft sunk in 1976, patrolled by a feisty Triggerfish. Big schools of snappers, golden trevallies, black tip reef sharks, stingrays, and scorpionfish are just some of the cool creatures calling this place home. If you're lucky, you may be present for a whale shark sighting which happens sporadically every year!
Recommended dive sites: Temple of the Sea (AKA The Pinnacle), Sugar Wreck, Vietnamese Wreck.
4. Coral Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
The first thing that comes to mind when diving in South Africa is Great White Shark cage diving, right? We can't blame anyone for thinking that this activity is also this area offers, it gets a lot of press and attention, attracting hoards of adventurous tourists who want to come face to face with a Great White. That's why the Coral Gardens dive site in South Africa makes our list as it's often forgotten by tourists traveling the country. The rocky reef lies on the Atlantic Seaboard off the Cape Peninsula. This site's claims to fame are the stunning kaleidoscope of coral colors, the giant granite boulders and pinnacles, and the high biodiversity of marine life. Other highlights include a shallow cave with an air pocket and a towering kelp garden. The best part? This dive site doesn't go deeper than 18 meters, making it perfect for beginner and advanced divers.
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Twenty-eight servicemen and one child were to be repatriated from Malaysia and Singapore by Government next week but one family will not be welcoming their loved one home having received news that his remains were not located under his headstone.
All six New Zealand youth touch teams took to the field yesterday vying for their chance to secure the top spot at the 2018 Youth World Cup of Touch.
The world's biggest youth touch tournament is set to kick off today in Malaysia and New Zealand hopes to win after coming second last year.
Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson is supporting veteran Paul Thomas' request to be present at the exhumation of soldiers to be repatriated from Malaysia in August. But Defence Minister Ron Mark says this is not possible.
A Malaysian woman's quest to speak te reo Māori fluently has been justified with her full immersion into the Te Arawa way of life. With Rotorua recently becoming the first bilingual city in Aotearoa, she now feels right at home.
The families of soldiers who served in the 1950s war in Malaysia are relieved their loved ones will be repatriated back home to New Zealand. But Families of the Forgotten Fallen campaign spokesperson Paul Thomas says the next of kin for a number of soldiers overseas are still to be found.


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The coronavirus pandemic and migration form a "vicious circle", Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said at a United Nations conference in Geneva on Wednesday, arguing that the more the virus spreads, the more people will flee their home countries, spreading the virus even further.
Apart from its effects on public health, the pandemic also has a serious impact on global trade and the economy, Szijjarto said at the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries. The biggest impact is felt by the least developed countries, since they are the most vulnerable, he added.
The pandemic has also intensified the factors that drive mass migration, Szijjarto, who is the co-chair of the conference, said. This, he said, could lead to a "vicious circle" of migrants spreading the virus further, which then could force more people to flee their homes.
The minister emphasised the importance of providing help at the point where it is needed instead of causing problems where there are none, arguing that it was "complicated to imagine" that any illegal migrants could present two negative PCR tests.
Unless the developed countries offer more effective aid programmes for the countries in need, more and more mass migration waves will emerge, most of which will affect Europe, Szijjarto said, adding that the risk of this was growing due to the situation in Afghanistan.
As regards Hungary's support for countries in need, Szijjarto said the government spent more than 400 million dollars on its international development schemes last year. This means that the country has surpassed its target of spending 0.25 percent of its GDP on development aid by 2025, he said.
Szijjarto also noted that Hungary has delivered some 1.6 million doses of Covid vaccines to the least developed countries.
Later today, Szijjarto is scheduled to meet the World Trade Organisation's new deputy director-general and the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Interior minister: EU ministers' statement on Afghanistan reflects Hungary's position
Orbán calls on EU to give all rights relating to migration back to member states


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Over the next 20 years, "[c]limate change is likely to spread malaria to new areas in the Indian Himalayas, and lengthen the periods in which the infection is spread in a number of districts, according to projections [.pdf] from" researchers at the National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), Delhi, and published in a special issue of Current Science on Wednesday, SciDev.Net reports.
However, "India's east coast would have reduced transmission, because of an increase in temperature, and the western regions would see a minimal impact, the analysis showed," the news source writes. "[T]he report cautions … this climate assessment needs to be integrated with socio-economic factors, as transmission is also driven by crop practices, water availability, urbanization, and interventions such as bednets and insecticide sprays," SciDev.Net notes (Padma, 8/11).


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Amendments to the Courts of Judicature Act 1964
by Judy Lim Pek Eng | Sep 13, 2022 | Legal Updates
Parliament made certain amendments to the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 ("CJA 1964"), via the Courts of Judicature (Amendment) Act 2022 ["Amendment Act"]. Amongst others, the Amendment Act amended Section 28(1) of the CJA 1964. The amendment...
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You can learn how to make the perfect roast beef in the oven. In fact, I think it is one of the easiest main dishes to make.
Growing up it was on Sundays we would enjoy a Roast Beef. As an adult, I make these on long weekends during the cooler months. There is just something about having a marvelous hearty roast to serve for dinner. These are quite uncomplicated to make. Often I have put these in a crockpot, but there is something about a slow roasted roast beef that is so hard to resist.
You can use almost any cut of meat when making roast beef. I have used anything from a rib-eye roast to a rump roast, a sirloin roast, or even a chuck roast. All of these cuts taste quite good. Often my choice depends on solon what is available for sale. This last week it happened to be that ribeye roasts were on sale. These are also known as standing rib roasts when the bone is left in the roast. Learn how to cook to a ribeye roast.
So years ago I was a co-manager at a Kroger store. During my training, we received a fair amount of training to the store. I spent a month working in a butcher shop. It was there I learned about different grades of meat. Typically in the grocery stores, you will see three distinct grades of meat, those are select, choice, and prime. Prime grade beef is the beef that is the highest of quality. The fat marbling is throughout the meat. Prime beef has a lot of marbling throughout the meat, less than 5% of all meat is graded prime beef. The next best grade of beef is the choice; it has less marbling than Prime but more than Select. What I honestly like to do is to watch when meat goes on sale is to look at what grade of beef it is. I like to compare the price of Prime and Choice grade beef, if the difference is small, I will choose the Prime beef. It is the fat that gives you the flavor as well as the ability to make gravy and Yorkshire pudding.
There is a lot of discussion around how to season a roast. If you want to marinate your roast, you need to do it a couple of days in advance. It takes times for the flavors to penetrate past the outside surface area of the meat. If you are going to take the meat from the package and cook it, your options are more limited. The flavors you add aren't going to make it all of the way through the meat. The old standbys of salt and pepper will do the job for you. You can always serve your roast with beef gravy, Au Jus, or a wine reduction sauce. There is no need to worry about getting a special seasoning together; I promise salt and pepper will do the job quite well.
Ideally, you should cook the roast low and slow. This has some advantages overcooking the meat as quickly as it can be cooked. By cooking it at a lower temperature the juices within the meat are retained, your final result will be more tender and retain more of the juices. Cooking slower means that the meat will cook more evenly, roasts are not always uniformly shaped you don't want portions of the meat to be overcooked. So by slow cooking the roast, you ensure that it will cook more evenly.
Do you need to cover the roast?
You do not need to cover the meat in this style of cooking. Here we are roasting. When you make a pot roast you are braising the beef. Braising means cooking with liquid. Both roasting meat and braising meat are both great ways to cook beef, but they are different from each other.
So you have cooked your roast perfectly, what should you do now? Wait, wait for 15 to 30 minutes. Why should you wait? This will give the meat a chance to rest. What does it mean to rest a roast? It means that the juices within the roast will get an opportunity to redistribute over the roast. This has a few advantages you can prepare the gravy, set the table, or even make some Yorkshire pudding while the meat is resting. You can cut it immediately when you remove it from the oven, but if you wait a few minutes, it will pay off. So when you pull the roast out of the oven cover it with foil and let it rest before carving it up.
You can sear the beef if you like. To searing can help brown the roast on the outside. Some people believe this gives the roast a better flavor. I am not entirely satisfied if it enhances the flavor, but it makes the beef look wonderful and brown. To sear the beef, I suggest an iron skillet. I add some oil the pan, a good tablespoon; I like to use an oil that has a high smoke point. So something like canola, or your generic vegetable oil will be perfect. Fancy olive oil tends to burn at a lower temperature, so it isn't ideal for this use. Season the meat, and put it into the hot skillet with the hot oil. Let the meat rest there for a couple of minutes on each side. If you try to move the meat around initially, it will stick. It is counter-intuitive but wait, when the meat is brown it will let you pull it to flip it on the other side. Continue this process until all sides are browned. This step is not necessary for this recipe.
Why would you truss a roast, you can truss a roast to help force it into a more smooth shape? This will contribute to cooking the roast evenly evening. It also can make the roast easier to slice when it comes time to slice the beef. Did you know that often you can ask the butcher to truss the roast for you? You can also truss the roast yourself with some butchers string that is sold in most grocery stores.
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You can make the perfect roast beef in your oven, it's actually very easy to cook a roast!
To prepare the meat remove from the refrigerator 60 minutes before cooking. This will give the roast a chance to reach room temperature. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. If the roast is very lean you may want to drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil or two over the roast. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the roast. Place the roast on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Bake the roast for approximately 25 to 30 minutes for every pound of meat for a roast to be cooked to medium. Adjust accordingly for your preferred level of doneness. You should use a meat thermometer to determine when the roast is done. Push the meat thermometer all of the way into the center of the roast. Pull the roast from the oven when the inside temperature of the roast is about 10 degrees less than your desired level of doneness. The temperature of the roast may rise while the roast is cooking. Let the roast rest for at least 15 minutes, tented in aluminum foil to keep warm, before carving to serve.Rare : 120 - 130 degrees - bright purple red, tender, juicy Medium Rare: 130-135 degrees - bright red, warm, tender very juicy Medium: 135 -145 degrees - rich pink, slightly juicy Medium well: 145 - 155 degrees - tan with slight pink, firm, slight juice Well Done: 155 and above - tan to brown, very little juice, meat can become toughSo if you want a medium rare roast remove it from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 120, it will rest for 15 minutes. The internal temperature will rise while the meat is resting. It is always best to use a meat thermometer if you have one to ensure you cook the roast to your desired level of doneness.PLEASE NOTE: Your cooking time depends on the size of your roast.
I tried this recipe in my Cast Iron Ceramic Coated 3-Quart Pot. I seared the roast in the pot and then removed it then I seared the veggies in the juices of the seared roast. I then placed the roast back into the pot on top of the veggies (Quartered potato's; Celery cut inch and a half long on diagonal; Two Cloves garlic; half white onion cut thickly and chopped thickly; salt and pepper to taste; 8-ounces of ginger ale; 3-ounces Balsamic Vinegar and 2-cups Britta water; Place in oven pre=heated to 375 degree oven and bake for 3 and a half hours and you can test for doneness of the roast.
You can use a meat thermometer, or you can figure it will take about 15 to 20 minutes per pound to cook at 350 degrees.
I always sear my roasts before cooking them. Take aa bit of advice, sear them on your gas grill, of course, if you have one…oil the roast up and season it first, this way your house won't be filled with smoke.
I love your recipes and your videos. This roast is just what I was looking for. Thought I had to do much more to get a perfect roast but i see it really is easy. I do have to mention that the closed caption feature on this video is very bad. The words are so mixed up that it is almost impossible to follow.
Oh one more question! Can i cook this in a baking pan along with potatoes carrots and onions? Should I do anything special to the veggies? Do I need to wrap it up in tin foil first? Do I need to cover any of this with oil first and if so what kind and how much? Thank you!!
I would start the vegetables in the last 60 to 90 minutes. I would chop up the desired vegetables, coat with oil, and place in a pan beside the roast. You could also use some of the roast drippings to coat the vegetables before roasting them.
Hi! Thank you for your article! If I cook a roast and then want to eat it the next day – how do I store it, and how do I reheat it? How long can I store it and re-heat/eat it for? Thanks!
Hi Stephanie, your recipe sounds good. I have a tied lean beef roast, sirloin I think that has been marinating for 2 days…can't wait to bake it. According to your tips, 4 lbs seared first and then on a wire rack into the oven at 325 for 2 hours. Does that sound right?
If you are going to roast like in this recipe, there isn't a need to sear it first. Your cooking time sounds about right.
I am confused about the times and temp. settings. First you say to set the oven at 325 deg, but then you say to set the oven for around 150 deg if you want it med well. My roast is about 1.3 lbs. I plan on cooking this for the 1st time tomorrow and could use the help.
You set the oven to 325, but you cook it until the meat reaches the 150-degree temperature.
You should prob just eat out.
your juice is dripping is the only reason I would see smoke building! Add a little water to your drip pan so the fat isn't burning up and also adds steam!
I want to make a Pepperoncini Roast in the oven. I've made it in the crockpot before but this one is for 8 adults and I don't think it would fit in my crockpot! You're probably familiar with the recipe in that it calls for au jus and ranch dressing mix poured over the top, etc. Would I cover this then? I'm thinking about 10 lbs, and hoping for a moist "fall apart" roast like I get in the crockpot. Is this result possible in the oven? Any guidance would be appreciated!
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I think you could make it in the oven, you may want to put it in an oven bag, but the time will have to be adjusted slightly, I believe it is 20 minutes at a pound at 350 degrees if you want to bake it.
I bought two roasts to cook at the same time, in a magnalite pot, and in total they are about 6 lbs, however, I cut them each in half so I have four big pieces. My question is about timing… do I have to go by the total weight or can I cook less time? by my estimate it seems like 4 hours but that also seems too long. at 350.
I think 4 hours would be way too long as well. Sounds like you would have 1.5 pounds roasts, so I would adjust my cooking time for 1.5 pound roasts and see how they come out. You may need to add more cooking time, but that is where I would start.
when you use a meat thermometer, should you put it in from the very beginning and leave it there or put it in to check the temp at the end of cooking?
Be safe! I don't think that is going to take over 30 minutes. I would check in about 20-25 minutes for doneness.
I have a 2.61lb prime rib roast. I want it to be med rare to med… How long do i cook for.? Or should i use a crock pot?
So first off Merry Christmas.
My recipe is to make your roast in the oven, using a dry method. I definitely don't recommend a crock pot for this recipe. I would put it in the oven at 350 as suggested, and cook it for about 35 to 40 minutes and check the temperature with a meat thermometer, then adjust your time as necessary.
I cook fat side up, as I like the juices to flow through the meat while it is cooking.
I had a 10 lb. choice rump roast. I set the oven to 325 degrees F. I put it on a wire rack with just a small amount of beef broth in the pan. By the calculations it should have taken around 5 hours to cook. I pulled it out after about 3 hours and it was the toughest piece of meat I have ever cooked. I only opened the door once to check the internal temperature, which was at 116. When I checked it again an hour later it was at 145. I wanted to remove it when it reach 125, so I realized that I should have checked it again after about half an hour. But, could someone please tell me what I have done wrong?
Let's see 10 x 25 = 250 minutes (this is the rough cut for time). 250 minutes/ 60 (60 minutes per hour) would be about 4 hours. A question for you is your oven by chance convection? This can make things cook faster. Here is another site to triangulate the cooking length of time.
It's past now, but when the internal temperature is close to when you want to pull it out for me, I start to monitor it much more closely. Perhaps you could have checked the roast 15 to 30 minutes after it was at 116 degrees.
Different cuts of meat come in all sorts of shapes can sizes, so cooking times can vary a bit.
After it rested for a couple of hours it was much better. The flavor was wonderful, only the meat was still a little tough. I think it was just the cut of meat I used. I didn't turn the meat while cooking, so I ended up with the top half being medium well and the bottom half closer to medium rare. Next time I'll just use a much smaller roast. Great recipe, thank you.
So that is a naturally more tough cut of meat, you can dry cook them just fine. You may want to adjust your rack, it sounds like the top rack was a little close to the heating element on the top. Perhaps you roast was a little tall, and it needed to be placed on the rack one notch lower.


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The intrinsic beauty of GPS is rarely seen as clearly as it once was at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. There, an arsenal of GPS equipment and a small army of volunteer workers, helped bring the work of artist Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada to life, transforming the mall from a well-worn plot of grass to a six-acre earth/sand/gravel composite portrait. Rodríguez-Gerada calls a GPS rover his "digital paintbrush," and, given the results of the "facescape" project in the nation's capital, it's obvious he wields it well.
The genesis of the facescape project dates back to late 2013 when Rodríguez-Gerada, who'd already done high-profile facescapes in several locations in Europe, was contacted by the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery saying they'd like to work with him on a Washington-based project.
"Topcon GPS technology is my paintbrush. This facescape would not be possible without the highly precise GPS equipment, as well as the technological expertise contributed by Topcon."
The son of Cuban immigrants and a native of ethnically-diverse North Plainfield, New Jersey, Rodríguez-Gerada understands this nation's melting-pot experience well, and wanted that richness to be evident in his work. With that in mind, he walked the National Mall for two weeks asking people's permission to photograph them in his quest to create a "composite face," reflecting the diversity of this nation. He pared those photographs down to 30 final subjects and set to work pulling unique features from each. The resultant image serves as the basis for the facescape, aptly titled: "Out of Many, One," the translation of the Latin phrase, "E Pluribus Unum," found on the Great Seal of the U.S.
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Down with Awful Copywriting – Example 3
Weeks ago, I saw a full page ad, in English, for the new VW Passat: run-of-the-mill looking car in an empty street of a nameless, gold-colored foreign city. Okay. I can live with that. Boring, unimaginative, but not offensive.
The title-slogan says:
The new Passat.
It gets into you.
What on earth got into them? What did they mean by that?
Google to the rescue. Seems there's this clip, the brainchild of one of Israel's largest advertising agencies, that's presented as an example of Israeli advertising at its best.
I watched the clip. I've seen better, I've seen worse.
But the telltale error of their ways is revealed at the tail end.
The voiceover says: The new VW Passat. It gets into you.
And the Hebrew subtitles read (I transliterate): hee mashpi'ah aleicha.
Which means, gentlemen, it gets to you.
Vive la difference.
And this, dear readers, is a true representative sample of Israeli car advertising at its typical blundering "best".
BTW: This ad's rating on the above-mentioned site is 8.8/10, gained through a very generous 19 votes. I wonder how many of the voters were native English speakers. (I bet none were finicky editors or QA people.)
The clip also appears on YouTube, but without the Hebrew subtitles which give it away.
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