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Note: Measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada's National Research Council can be found through this link.
American hi-fi brand KLH, best known for its electrostatic designs of the 1960s, was acquired in 2017 by longtime Klipsch executive David Kelley, who is now KLH's president. Under Kelley's brief stewardship, the company has set up shop in Noblesville, Indiana, just outside Indianapolis, and rolled out no fewer than 20 product models newly designed from scratch, ranging from a flagship electrostatic speaker to headphones, in-ear monitors, in-wall speakers -- even a tabletop digital radio that harks back to the original KLH Model Eight, of 1962. In an article about a promotional event for KLH's new line of speakers that I attended last February, I wrote about those speakers and KLH's rebirth. I'd come away impressed, but with questions. The new owners of many once-storied brands have hoped to exploit name recognition and an enduring legacy only for a quick buck. Is that the case here?
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KLH has leapt out of the starting gate. Rather than introduce a couple models at a time, as might be expected from a company essentially rebooting itself from nil, they began by offering a complete line of speakers and subwoofers (all prices USD and per pair, except as noted). Each model is named for a well-traveled street in Cambridge, Massachusetts -- touches of nostalgia about the city where KLH was founded, and where, before that, founder Henry Kloss attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
First are the bass-reflex floorstanders: the Kendall ($1299.98), the Quincy ($999.98), and the Cambridge ($799.98). They use the same tweeter shared by all KLH speaker models: a single 1" dome (the Beacon dipole uses two) of anodized aluminum. The top model -- the three-way, four-driver Kendall -- marries that dome to a 5.25" midrange driver and two 6.5" woofers, all three cones of woven Kevlar. The driver array of the smaller, three-way Quincy includes just one woofer but is otherwise identical; and the two-way Cambridge mates the aluminum tweeter with two 5.25" midrange-woofers.
The bookshelf models include the Albany ($478.99), with a 5.25" midrange-woofer; and the pint-sized Ames ($378.99), with a 4" midrange-woofer. These and the Story center-channel ($398.99 each), with two 5.25" midrange-woofers, are all sealed-box designs -- an uncommon choice for small, affordable, two-way speakers, though this is a likely nod to KLH's having pioneered the approach some 60 years ago. The home-theater crowd will appreciate the Beacon dipole surround speaker ($498.99) and the Broadway elevation height speaker ($498.99), the former boasting two 5.25" midrange-woofers, the latter making do with a single 4.5" midrange-woofer.
Finally, the new KLH offers three subwoofers: the ported Windsor 10 ($448.99 each) and Windsor 12 ($598.99 each), and the sealed-box Stratton 12 ($798.99 each).
I requested review samples of the Quincy floorstander. Its combination of three-way design and under-$1000 price indicated that it might offer a healthy dollop of the larger Kendall's performance for $300 less. But when KLH instead offered me a pair of Kendalls, I wasn't about to turn down a bigger speaker that promised to play even louder, and go even deeper in the bass.
On paper, the Kendall seems to offer pretty high value for $1299.98/pair. It stands 40"H x 7.75"W x 14.75"D, weighs 50 pounds, and passed with ease the de rigueur knuckle-rap test. Nor do the photos do justice to how sophisticated the Kendall looks in the flesh. This narrow floorstander has a cross section far less square than that of most of its competitors, and is a couple inches deeper than it looks -- the latter no doubt adds precious cabinet volume that contributes to KLH's claim that it's a truly full-range loudspeaker.
KLH offers all of its speaker models in the buyer's choice of two real-wood veneers, Black Oak and American Walnut -- my review samples, finished in the latter, looked shockingly good. The Kendall's cabinet of 0.75"-thick MDF boasts a vibrant reddish tint and a fair bit of textured grain. The trim ring of brushed aluminum around each driver offers a classy design flourish, as does the built-in black base. Out back are two bass-reflex ports, and two pairs of binding posts for those who prefer biwiring. The associated hardware includes magnetically attached grilles, a single pair of port plugs, polished floor spikes, rubber feet for hardwood floors like mine, and aluminum feet for use with the spikes. Overall, the fit and finish is fantastic, and not all that far off Monitor Audio's Silver 300 ($2000/pair), which I reviewed in 2017. The Kendall's driver-mounting hardware isn't hidden, as it is on the Monitor, and the Silver 300's wood finish has a bit more sheen and sophistication. But given that the Kendall is effectively a first-generation product and costs $700 less, I'd say it's damn impressive.
The reborn KLH has seriously invested in its facilities -- they have their own lab and engineering space in China, where their speakers are manufactured, and access to an anechoic chamber for testing -- and staff, with several other Klipsch alums joining Kelley. KLH aims for flat frequency response, and, like most manufacturers, they tweak their final designs based on extensive listening tests: by Kelley, VP of Engineering Kerry Geist, and CTO Steven Howell. Among them these three have decades' worth of audio-industry experience, spent variously at Klipsch, Carver, Definitive Technology, and Polk Audio. All of the Kendall's drivers were designed in-house and manufactured by an OEM.
Then there are the numbers. KLH specifies the Kendall as having a scarcely believable frequency response of 25Hz-23kHz, ±3dB, and a sensitivity of 96dB, both figures in-room. That FR is noteworthy -- usually, you have to pay through the nose for a passive speaker big enough and with woofers robust enough to dig that low. The Kendall isn't small, but neither is it big, and you seldom see 6.5" woofers hitting below 30Hz without digital signal processing (DSP). That 96dB sensitivity also bears discussion -- most similarly sized dynamic floorstanders have a specified in-room sensitivity of 87 to 91dB. KLH also specifies the Kendall's anechoic sensitivity as 93dB/2.83V/m. Our own measurements, taken in the anechoic chamber of Canada's National Research Council, should be illuminating on both specifications. Other figures include maximum power handling of 250W, a nominal impedance of 8 ohms with a 3.2-ohm minimum, and crossover frequencies of 800Hz and 2.5kHz. The crossover network is a hybrid design, with both tweeter and woofers crossed over to the midrange using a second-order (12dB/octave) slope, and the midrange crossed over to the other three with a third-order (18dB/octave) slope.
Finally, KLH provides every one of its speaker models with a ten-year warranty (they warrant their subs for five years). A warranty may not be sexy or make your speakers sound any better, but with an industry norm of closer to three to five years, and some boutique high-end manufacturers trying to resist doing warranty work at all -- as some of our writers have discovered in recent years -- a ten-year warranty begins to sound a lot more important. The fact that KLH is willing to back their products for a decade is something that buyers will appreciate if a tweeter blows out three or six or nine years after purchase. Kudos to KLH.
The KLH Kendalls were easy to unbox and set up. I placed them in the same spots occupied by so many other speakers in my long, narrow listening room over the years: roughly 12" from my front wall, 8' from each other, and 8.5' from my listening position. I opted against using the foam port plugs, instead running the speakers wide open. I variously drove the Kendalls with an NAD D 3045 integrated amp-DAC (in for review) and with my reference integrated amp-DAC, Hegel Music Systems' H590, using AudioQuest Rocket 33 speaker cables terminated with banana plugs. Each amp was hooked up to my Intel NUC computer, used as a Roon Core, via a DH Labs Silversonic USB link, and to a Google Chromecast Audio via TosLink. I streamed Tidal HiFi through both Roon and the Chromecast. The Kendalls also shared time in my system with my reference KEF LS50 minimonitors.
The SoundStage! Network has some great writers on staff, and Senior Editor Brent Butterworth, who heads up sister site SoundStage! Solo, has some of the sharpest ears around, honed by decades of careful listening complemented by deep technical expertise. When Brent heard the KLH Kendalls at last year's CEDIA show and noted that they "had a neutral, open sound that reminded me of my Revel Performa3 F206 tower speakers," my ears perked up. Some of our writers, me included, believe that Revel makes some of the most neutral-sounding speakers around, with textbook frequency-response plots. I was more than eager to hear the Kendalls in my own room and system.
On first listen, I could hear what Brent meant. The Kendall's tweeter sounded unusually good for the price, with zero hash or glare. Usually, I expect to hear some zing from the metal domes of budget-priced speakers, but I didn't from the Kendalls' tweeters. They sounded clean, extended, precise, natural, and airy. In fact, the Kendalls' domes sounded a lot like a Revel or KEF tweeter, and that's a high compliment. There were also an evenness and a tonal purity in the reproduction of well-recorded voices that punched above the Kendall's price class. A good omen.
On went French DJ David Guetta's Listen Again, a two-CD set that features the single "Pelican [Edit]" (16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC, Parlophone/Tidal). There are no vocals in this all-electronic piece, which has a processed, poppy sound that any speaker worth its salt needs to be able to reproduce loudly and cleanly. I cranked up the volume on my Hegel H590 (301Wpc into 8 ohms), sat back, and the Kendalls delivered, throwing out a wall of sound that was pretty balanced in frequency response from top to bottom -- no part of the audioband stood out from the rest. One reason I like this cut is that it features a thumping bass line at 50Hz. The Kendalls smashed it. Their total of four 6.5" woofers nicely pressurized my room with gobs of impact and power, driving forward Guetta's beat with consummate ease. Even when I pushed the KLHes to volumes that made this track unlistenable, thanks to the many things in and parts of my century-old house they set rattling, they remained composed and dignified. While they served my medium-size room quite nicely, I suspect a pair of Kendalls could fill a larger space with ease.
Don't mistake the KLH for a speaker that's heavy on dynamics but light on subtlety. I cued up "Brot," from pianist Ólafur Arnalds's recent classical album, re:member, and reveled in all the small details the Kendall was able to squeeze from it (24/96 MQA, Mercury KX/Tidal). In this track's first minute, a multitude of timorous violins flits about in the left half of the soundstage, bubbling just above the noise floor. Soundstage width was excellent, and I was deeply impressed with just how precise the Kendall's tweeter was, each instrument sounding effortless and extended. About 40 seconds in, through the middle-left of the soundstage, as the violins find their collective voice and the harmony kicks in, I noted the Kendalls' strong stereo imaging, as well as their control over the beguiling melody. Strong in attack, yet delicate enough to capture the gentle movements of the players' bowing arms, the KLHes reproduced a lot of low-level detail from Arnalds's strings -- including the cellos that appear mid-orchestra about 60 seconds in. I did hear a little extra treble energy that lent "Brot" a touch of urgency, but apart from that I heard no tonal aberrations from the KLH. For a full-size floorstander costing $1300/pair, the Kendall was masterfully voiced.
Far from the light and forward musings of Arnalds, "Portrait Gallery," from pianist Luke Howard's Sun, Cloud (16/44.1 FLAC, Fuse/Tidal), is a more closely miked, dense, and textural recording. The entire album moves somnambulantly, Howard's chords having a soft, rich glow -- his piano's creaking pedals echoed with perfect clarity in the right of the soundstage, seemingly from behind the right speaker. Part of that was no doubt due to the 11 grand's worth of Norwegian electronics upstream of the Kendalls, but still, it was an impressive party trick. The KLHes beautifully captured the larger-than-life bloom, as well as the weight and warmth of Howard's playing.
The cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" on Jeff Buckley's Grace (16/44.1 FLAC, Columbia/Tidal) is an audiophile favorite, and for good reason. It's a simple, elegant performance recorded with huge dynamic range. I didn't come anywhere near maxing out the volume readout of NAD's little D 3045 integrated amp-DAC -- something I can't say of my 85dB-efficient KEF LS50s, lending some credence to the KLH's specified efficiency. More impressive was how much of the recording I could hear. From the low-level feedback at the start of the track and the articulation of Buckley's dramatic exhalation before he begins to sing, to how focused the image of Buckley's voice was, with a convincing sense of body and dimensionality, it was hard for me to believe how much resolution the NAD-KLH pairing offered for a total of just under $2000. Even when Buckley exercises his vocal power in this track, his voice never turned hard or edgy; the KLH's Kevlar midrange managed to balance detail, body, and power with uncommon precision. When I played at high volumes passages in which Buckley works his guitar in its upper registers, the Kendall's slight treble emphasis began calling attention to itself with a dash of added vibrancy -- but I actually prefer this quality in most listening scenarios, and home-theater fans will likely appreciate it.
To confirm or refute KLH's claim that the Kendall can play all the way down to 25Hz, I selected my two bass torture tracks: "Hurricane," from the original Broadway cast recording of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton: An American Musical (16/44.1 FLAC, Atlantic/Tidal); and "Why So Serious?," from Hans Zimmer's score for the film The Dark Knight (16/44.1 FLAC, Warner Bros./Tidal). The results were positive, in the Kendall's favor, with a caveat. Truly full-range speakers let me feel the bass lines of these tracks in my chest and head. Faithfully reproduced, the sheer low-end power of each pushes me back in my seat, just as I recently was when I saw Hamilton in New York's Richard Rodgers Theatre. But for all its talents, the Kendall couldn't quite deliver all of what I know each of these tracks actually contains. To its credit, the KLH did have output down to 25Hz, as I confirmed with test tones, but it was notably down in level. To my ears, the Kendalls' output was flat and remarkably tight down to about 30Hz -- still highly commendable.
In 2017, I reviewed Elac's excellent Uni-Fi Slim FS U5 loudspeaker ($1499.96/pair). The three-way Slim has a simpler, more subdued design aesthetic, but boasts a coaxial drive-unit designed by Andrew Jones -- the pair of them produced really strong stereo imaging that, to my ears, the KLH Kendalls couldn't quite match. And as seamless as the Kendall's sound was, from tweeter to midrange to woofers, I heard more of its cabinet than I heard of the Elac's -- the Elacs more completely "disappeared" in my room. This was especially apparent when I leaned from side to side while listening to the Kendalls -- the stereo image didn't stay as rock-solid and coherent as it had with the Elacs.
The KLH countered with virtues of its own, with greater resolution and transparency to the recording, and a more extended tweeter; the Elac's soft-dome tweeter sounded polite by contrast. The Kendall also sounded more neutral through the all-important midrange -- the Elac made voices sound fuller, slightly richer. Moreover, the Elac couldn't play nearly as loud or as deep, or with as much bass slam, as the KLH with such tracks as David Guetta's "Pelican [Edit]." And to my eye, the Kendall looks more upscale than the Elac.
KEF's Q750 floorstander ($1499.98/pair) was a different proposition. I raved about how "staggeringly transparent" this speaker is in my 2018 review of it: "It's one of the most neutral transducers I've ever heard." On each of these metrics, the KLH Kendall approaches the KEF Q750's performance without quite matching it. For instance, with violin-heavy music, the Kendall traded blows with the Q750 when it came to attack, clarity, and texture -- but the Q750's tweeter edged it with a sweetness and refinement that the KLH couldn't quite match. So, too, when it came to absolute neutrality and stereo imaging: the KEFs effectively set the bar for what can be expected from a sub-$2000 floorstander. The Kendalls, again, minutely emphasized the treble, and I couldn't hear as deeply into Buckley's performance of "Hallelujah" as I could with the KEFs, but the margins were narrow. And when it came to diving into a soundstage on a microscopic level, the Kendalls couldn't match the Q750s' coaxial Uni-Q drivers.
Yet the Kendall countered again: It's built to a far higher standard. Its real-wood finish makes the KEF's middling vinyl box look cheap by comparison -- and I strongly suspect that the KEF's vinyl wrap will peel over the long term. While the KEF can match the KLH in absolute output, the Kendall could play far lower in the bass, and provide more midbass punch and drive.
I'd planned to compare the Kendall with Monitor Audio's Bronze 6 tower ($1099/pair), but the KLH is better in every possible parameter. In fact, the Kendall's performance was far closer to Monitor's Silver 300 ($2000/pair), mentioned above. If there's a takeaway from these brief comparisons, it's that KLH's biggest tower can more than hold its own against speakers that have earned Reviewers' Choice awards from yours truly, and that are made by well-respected brands that have been in business for decades. The Kendall is competitive.
With a funky name, and brand recognition more purchased than built by its present owners, it would be easy to dismiss the KLH Kendall as a generic floorstander with a pretty face. The resuscitated KLH has clearly invested a lot of money and talent into ensuring that their new flagship tower speaker sounds as if it belongs in a conversation about such established audio names as Elac, KEF, and Monitor Audio. Then there are its good looks, great build quality, and nearly full-range frequency response. Add to all of that an industry-leading ten-year warranty, and it's easy to see that this KLH tower offers tremendous value. The Kendall is part of an auspicious first effort by the reinvigorated KLH, and I suspect it will be a rousing success with both the audiophile and home-theater crowds.
As I typed the final words of this review, Roon began playing Mase's "Welcome Back" through the KLH Kendalls. Couldn't have said it better.
. . . Hans Wetzel
hansw@soundstagenetwork.com
Speakers -- KEF LS50
Earphones and headphones -- NAD Viso HP50, PSB M4U 4
Integrated amplifiers -- Hegel Music Systems H590, NAD D 3045
Digital-to-analog converter -- Benchmark Media Systems DAC3 HGC
DAC-headphone amplifier -- Oppo Digital HA-2SE
Source -- Intel NUC running Roon with Tidal HiFi
Speaker cables -- AudioQuest Rocket 33, DH Labs Q-10 Signature, Dynamique Audio Caparo
Analog interconnects -- Dynamique Audio Shadow (RCA), Nordost Blue Heaven LS (XLR)
Digital link -- DH Labs Silversonic (USB)
Power conditioner -- Emotiva CMX-2
Price: $1299.98 USD per pair.
Warranty: Ten years parts and labor.
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Website: www.klhaudio.com


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The 30-second clip features the Love Island 2017 21-year-old star happy to collaborate with the fashion brand, for which she has become the first UK ambassador. According to Diary Directory, as brand ambassador for PrettyLittleThing, Montana will create exclusive brand specific content, curate edits and continue to share her PrettyLittleThing style with her followers.
The song used in the advert is "Why Always Me" by Da Toob.
Montana has reportedly helped the clothing range have a huge surge in sales after she wore a grey co or during a recoupling on the ITV2 show, sending the viewersinto a frenzy.


Hi i am designing a mock up for a project and i want the text box to scroll horizontally not vertically can any body help me out it is an urgent issue and i have to submit my papers in the college.
Text box ? You mean a "text area" ? If yes, that is a standard HTML feature, so you can't make a text area element (which, by the way, is a form element, not a normal page element) scroll horizontally.
1. Type the text you want, in a blank BV page, with whatever width you want it.
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The part in blue, is the text code as you have copied it from the auxiliary page where you added the text, the numbers in red are the dimensions of the text area as it should appear in your final page.


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Take a look at this tutorial ->
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A new survey by the Asia Pacific Foundation (APF) of Canada highlights the opportunities and challenges Canadian companies face while doing business in China.
APF Canada, a Vancouver-based non-profit think tank on Canada-Asia relations, launched the survey examining how Canadian companies perform in the world's most populous country as a follow-up to a 2010 study on the same topic.
A solid majority, 75% of respondents, reported profitability in their Chinese operations, on par with 76% in 2010. Exporters were the most profitable at 84%, followed by importers at 75% and companies with operations in China at 68%.
That wide range of opportunities was certainly illustrated by the variety of sectors in which respondents operate. Manufacturers had the strongest showing, representing 20% of all surveyed, followed by professional services at 19% and hi-tech/IT and education, each at 8%.
While Canadian businesses of all sizes were included in the survey, companies earning less than $10 million in revenue in 2011 made up 58% of those polled. By comparison, 20% reported revenue of $100 million or above in 2011.
Of the entrepreneurs polled, 70% said doing business in China is more difficult than in other international markets. The top challenges respondents listed were China's intellectual property rules and practices, inconsistent interpretation of regulations and laws, and weak dispute-settlement mechanisms. Zhang suggests entrepreneurs looking at China "need to be aware and be prepared" by engaging professional service providers experienced in developing defensive marketing strategies.
1. If 75% of respondents showed profitability: What considerations did these entrepreneurs take into account in order to be so successful?
2. Would you find it easy to successfully launch a new business venture in China?
3. Would starting a new business in your own country be a first step before starting a new business abroad?


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'First Girl I Loved': Mateo Arias Had To Go Outside His 'Comfort Zone' For Role — Watch
Mateo Aris is NOTHING like his character in 'First Girl I Loved,' and it was pretty tough for him to get on-board with portraying the part! The actor dished about his role at the Sundance Film Festival, and admitted it was totally out of his comfort zone. Watch here!
First Girl I Loved is just one of many incredible films that premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and one of the movie's stars, Mateo Arias, admitted to being pretty challenged by his role as Clifton. Watch the interview with Mateo, his two co-stars and director Kerem Senga here!
'Outlaws & Angels' Director Raves Over 'Transformed' Chad Michael Murray — Watch
Let's be real: we're used to seeing Chad Michael Murray as Lucas Scott or as Jack Thompson. Well his new role is nothing like either one of those — and the director couldn't be more happy with his transformation.
Outlaws and Angels premiered at Sundance Film Festival this week and we got to sit down with stars Chad Michael Murray, Ben Browder and Keith Loenker, as well as director JT Mollner, all who cannot wait for the world to see this movie about a group of outlaws who head down to Mexico to attempt to cross the border. The chemistry between this team is a can't-miss one.
'Viva' Director Explains Why His Drag Queen In Cuba Story Matters — Watch
While 'Viva' may sound like an out-there story, director Paddy Breathnach's story on why he decided to do the film, may change your mind. Watch the interview here.
Entirely filmed in Cuba, Viva takes a look at a world we have never seen — that of a man who becomes a drag queen by night in an attempt to find himself. Paddy Breathnach sat down for an interview at the Sundance Film Festival to delve into what it was like filming such a movie, especially in Cuba.
'The Skinny' Addresses Bulimia With Dark Comedy — Watch Sundance Interview
Jessie Kahnweiler is the actress/comedian behind 'The Skinny,' and she had no problem explaining how her own eating disorder inspired the web series. Click inside to WATCH!
Jessie Kahnweiler, 28, brought her web series The Skinny to the 2016 Sundance Film Festival along with actresses Illeana Douglas and Sadie Calvano.
'Equity': First Female 'Non-Hoe' Wall Street Movie Takes Sundance — Watch
When you think of a Wall Street movie you think of men — because that's how every movie about it has been. Until now. Anna Gunn leads 'Equity,' the first female-led Wall Street film that premiered at Sundance over the weekend — and the stars couldn't be more excited.
Equity stars Alysia Reiner and Sarah Megan Thomas sat down at Sundance Film Festival this weekend to rave over their upcoming film that basically comes at the perfect time. On the heels of the strong, male-led film, The Big Short, Equity also takes on the powers of Wall Street. But this time, it's about the power women — "no hoes" involved.
'Carnage Park': A 'Fight For Survival' With The 'Coolest Bad Guy' Ever Debuts At Sundance
'Carnage Park' Writer/Director Mickey Keating explains what makes his survival movie unique, and how he created the 'coolest bad guy in the world.' Check out the hilarious interview, right here!
Mickey Keating explains how he made Carnage Park so interesting – by creating the "coolest bad guy in the world"! The film has everything: survival, a madman in the desert, and a hardcore chick that can't be beat. Check out the awesome interview, here!
'The Bad Kids': Educators Teach Empathy Instead Of Algebra In Sundance Docu
Wow! A new documentary called 'The Bad Kids' is making it's big Sundance debut and it's taking on the topic of at risk kids, and what a super special group of teachers and educators are doing to help them get through life without getting in trouble! What amazing people!
The director of the The Bad Kids Lou Pepe explains that the teens in his documentary all go to a high school in California's rough Mojave Desert and that their principal and teachers have formed a curriculum around "empathy" and teaching them important life skills to grow into productive adults, as opposed to the usual hard core college prep subjects that most of these kids will never end up using.


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The price increases includes bulk storage tanks, liquid cylinders, vaporizers and ISO containers.
Sales and marketing director Hans Lonsain, said: "The continuing price increases of raw materials Chart Ferox uses, mostly stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum, do not allow us to maintain our prices at the present level. Steel price increases follow increases of prices for iron ore as well as continued strong demand for steel."
"Apart from raw materials, energy and transportation costs are increasing at a rate far above what we anticipated. Chart Ferox intends to continue to pursue cost reductions through technical improvements and efficiency increases in our manufacturing facility, but this will not be sufficient to offset the cost increases."


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Tesla Model X SUV delayed until 2015
Tesla has revealed that its Model X SUV – based on the Model S – will be delayed until 2015 so Tesla can concentrate on Model S sales.
Despite plenty of cynicism in the car industry that Tesla could deliver their Model S saloon at all, never mind at a reasonable cost, Tesla has confounded its critics by not only launching the Model S, but seemingly taking as many orders as it can handle.
On the face of it, that's not surprising. The Tesla Model S is a decent looking car – with more than a hint of Jaguar XF in its styling – and offers a very good range from its bank of batteries and the sort of performance only super saloons can muster. It may lack soul, but it's a proper triumph for Tesla.
The follow-up to the Model S is the Tesla Model X, and SUV built on the same platform as the Model S with a raised ride height, four wheel drive thanks to an electric motor on the front axle too and the promise of a 5 second 0-60mph. It was scheduled to arrive at the end of 2013.
But Tesla has now decided that the Model X needs to be delayed. The reason stated is to allow Tesla to develop sales of the Model S and let the EV market mature, but surely, with Model S sales seemingly strong, it would be better to expand the range as soon as possible?
Still, whatever the real reason, the Model X SUV won't go in to production until the end of 2014, which means the UK is unlikely to see any Model X SUVs arriving before the middle of 2015, at the earliest.
Unfortunately, that coincides with the removal of zero BIK rates for EVs, which would have made the Model X a freebie for any company car driver and driven sales. But by the time the Model X now arrives, BIK rates for EVs will have jumped to 13 per cent.
So the Tesla Model X SUV will lose its major USP in the UK before it even arrives.
Source: AutoblogGreen


On July 1, 2014, new legislation (OCGA 33-24-53) went into effect in Georgia that prohibits attorneys and physicians from using "runners"to obtain prospective clients. A "runner" is someone that solicits business from accident victims or their families on behalf of unethical accident attorneys. "Runners" would obtain personal contact information from police accident reports or approach victims and families in hospital rooms, waiting areas or cafeterias. Runners may have also been unscrupulous employees of wrecker or ambulance companies.
These accident attorneys and their "runners" have given the legal profession a bad reputation, because they are the "ambulance chasers". While hiring "runners" has been unethical and a violation of Georgia bar rules for some time, It is now a crime in Georgia for attorneys to use "runners" to solicit clients. In addition, the new law provides additional protections for your personal information in police records of car accidents.


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Trenton, NJ, November 19, 2017 — JerseyCAN last month released a new report, Preparing the Children of Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow: A Window into STEM Education in New Jersey, highlighting STEM innovations across New Jersey.
JerseyCAN met with over 70 individuals and organizations leading pioneering work in STEM education including: superintendents, principals, teachers, students, think tanks, foundations, corporate leaders, scientific institutions, the military, state leaders and academics.
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New to Stittsville, I came to see Dr. Moore suffering from poor concentration, a neck tremor and pain in my lower back, neck and shoulders which I attributed to my recent move ( lifting and moving boxes) as well as a variety of stressors in my life at the time.
I perceived personally that I was in bad shape and knew that chiropractic care would help but I wasn't sure what the time frame would be. Dr. Moore recommended a schedule of care which I have attented faithfully. From previous visits to other chiropractors, I had come to expect the sound of cracking bones to mean that the vertebrae had fallen into place. The new form treatment used by Dr. Moore did not appear to be invasive enough compared to my former treatments that consisted of sitting on a lounge chair that gripped your legs and almost sent you into convulsions as the lounge chair rolled a thick rod under the leather up and down your back, or the table that basically did the same thing from head to toe. It was very difficult to relax during those treatments, now I don't fear having an adjustment.
I am grateful for the healing that has occurred in my body. I was told I should consider a neurologist for my neck but I believed that the muscles and vertebrae in my neck as well as stress were a contributing factor. I have seen many improvements in my health since starting my care with Dr. Moore. There has been a decrease in neck pain and the tremor in my neck has improved. I have more engery and I am more alert. I have been sleeping better and my moods are more positive. It has been a relief to have less pain in my joints and more flexibility when I bend.
Dr. Moore, I do believe God has given you a special gift of healing through chiropractic care. We live in a pill-popping world and as soon as there is pain we attempt to medicate. I really find it quite fascinating that with a few adjustments, our bodies can be realigned to function normally.
Thank you so much for your assistance on my road to recovery.


Humidifiers provide many benefits for your baby. They can keep your little one comfortable throughout the night for a more peaceful sleep while preventing issues related to dry skin and congestion. Knowing a little bit about what to look for in a one of these machines as well as the many benefits of using one will help you find the best humidifier for baby bedrooms or nurseries, and one that is best for your individual needs.
Dry air can make it difficult for your baby to breathe. Their sinuses dry out which causes the nasal passages to fill, leaving them with that stuffed up feeling. In addition, if you don't have enough moisture in the air for little ones, their tiny noses will become sore inside. The skin can crack and even bleed. Moisture added to the air creates better breathing conditions. This means your baby is more comfortable.
You will especially want a humidifier for your baby on hand when they are sick. Everyone knows how terrible it feels to have the common cold, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration along with the American Academy of Pediatrics do not recommend giving children under the age of two cold medicines. Fortunately you don't have to let your baby suffer. A humidifier provides warm moist air that will thin out their nasal secretions so that their nasal passages stay clear.
As important as it is for your baby to be able to breathe comfortably, there are many other reasons to invest in a humidifier. Dry climates rob their sensitive skin of moisture. This leads to itchy and sore patches as well as chapped lips. Adding moisture to the air with a humidifier prevents this along with reducing flair ups of skin conditions like eczema. You may even find the white noise created by a humidifier helps your baby sleep through the night, and the extra humidity will allow you to turn the thermostat down so you'll also save money on your heating bills.
• There are two general types of humidifiers available; cool mist or warm mist. Each uses a different process, but both provide you with moist air. Which you choose is a matter of personal preference.
• Know the size of the room you need the humidifier for. Measure the square footage of this space. This measurement will help you determine which humidifier is best. Small humidifiers can handle up to 300 square feet while medium sized humidifiers are ideal for 300 to 499 square feet areas. Large models are designed for rooms between 500 and 999 square feet.
• Noise levels are important. Some white noise can be beneficial, but you don't want a humidifier that's going to keep your baby awake at night. Ultrasonic humidifiers are quieter but you're trading the use of the traditional fan for a vibrating nebulizer. Most tabletop models are very quiet past the sound of a mild boil or hissing.
• Make sure your humidifier can be cleaned easily, otherwise these machines can harbor bacteria. You will be draining, rinsing, and drying it daily along with a deeper cleaning once a week according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• If your humidifier for your baby isn't easy to use, you won't take advantage of its benefits. Along with being easy to clean, you should be able to move it around without difficulty. The tank needs to fit under your sink faucet for cleaning, and the wick should be affordable and easy to replace. Look for a design with easy to read displays and user friendly controls.
• Some humidifiers will come with a humidistat. This device shuts the machine down once the desired humidity level is reached.
• A timer will allow you to set the humidifier to turn on at a certain time each day. This allows you to turn on and bring the humidity levels up before you need the room.
The stylish Cool Mist Humidifier by Aennon blends in wonderfully with your nursery décor. It runs throughout the night with a 2.8 liter capacity that goes for 20 hours before needing refilled. This specific device can be used as a moisturizer, nebulizer, air purifier, and an aroma diffuser as well as a traditional humidifier. The seven color LED nightlight is built in which makes this model ideal for a child's room. The automatic shut-off is an excellent safety feature that kicks in when the tank is empty, and it is safe to use day or night due to the cool to the touch design.
The MistAire Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier keeps your baby's room moisturized for up to 16 hours with a 1.5 liter water tank. You'll find that you can easily adjust both the speed and direction of the mist on this machine with the high and low settings so that it can comfortably accommodate your own specific needs. It is just the right size for the nursery, and includes an optional nightlight that provides a soft glow for baby. You can rest assured that it is safe for use around little ones with an automatic shut-off that turns it off whenever the tank is removed or the water level is too low.
This is ideal for your baby's nursery as it runs quietly while providing just the right amount of moisture for comfortable breathing. The three liter water tank makes it suitable for large spaces, even when run on the highest setting for up to 12 hours. If your room is smaller, switch to the low setting for up to 24 hours of run time. The soft nightlight is perfect in a child's bedroom, and safety is provided by the automatic shut-off. This device turns off on its own once it is out of water, and it doesn't come back on until it has been refilled. You decide which direction to aim the mist with the 360° nozzle. You can even choose two directions at the same time.
This humidifier includes a 0.9 gallon water tank that allows it to help your baby breathe easier for anywhere from 20 to 36 continuous hours depending on the control setting you select. The stream of mist it produces offers the perfect coverage for medium to large sized rooms without leaving any condensation on the floor or tables. You control the mist direction with the 360° nozzle. It is constructed out of premium materials that suppress mold growth, and features a grooved design that reduces the risk of leaks while increasing the resistance to compression. Best of all, this device will run quietly so as not to disturb baby through the night, and the six optional nightlights allow you to choose the perfect glow for your little one.
The whisper quiet VAVA Cool Mist Humidifier is a beautiful addition to any nursery. The oval, horizontal shape fits in tight spaces, and the white and silver design has a more modern look than most humidifiers. It easily blends in to any home décor rather than standing out as an added piece of machinery. A dial knob makes it easy to select your mist output settings while the lightweight design is easy to pick up and fill with just one hand. This device will run for seven hours on Max Mist and 13 on Minimum. The 360° nozzle allows you to choose the mist's direction while an LED indicator keeps track of its operation. If the tank is picked up, the machine automatically switches off for added safety.
This is a modern humidifier that takes advantage of today's technology. Power is provided by your computer, laptop, or portable charger through a USB cable. The unique design includes a modern silicone and PP cylinder shape that fits into any stylish nursery. Multiple functions include a mist diffuser and nightlight in addition to the humidifier. It holds 250ml of water which is capable of producing 35ml of moisture per hour for up to seven hours. Once the water is used up, it shuts off automatically to ensure you and baby's safety. Ultrasonic technology also allows this device to run extremely quietly.
This humidifier is designed specifically with baby in mind. Its lightweight design combined with an USB cable power source allows you to take it everywhere that your baby may go. It even works in the car. All you need is a power source and pure water. It is extremely quiet while running, and an automatic shut-off safety feature is included. It runs for up to four hours on a filled water tank. Although it may not be your everyday humidifier, it is ideal for time at Grandmas, day trips, or afternoon naps. A color changing nightlight keeps little ones feeling safe while providing a soft glow for you to use when checking on baby.
The Taoronics TT-AH0090 Humidifier features a Zero Disturb Mode that is wonderful for use around sleeping babies. You'll enjoy peace and quiet due to the improved inner structure which makes operation basically noiseless. A two liter tank offers 24 hours of operation time, and refilling is hassle free because of the compact design. The One Touch Control allows you to easily turn the machine on or off with a single touch. An LED display shows you exactly where it is set, and the 360° nozzle allows you to aim the mist in any direction you need it. You'll also be able to select between the high and low mist modes for a customizable performance according to your own individual needs.
This is an adorable humidifier for babies. The sweet bird design makes it a super cute addition to any nursery, but don't let its novelty looks fool you. Advanced ultrasonic technology is used to safely and effectively atomize water to produce a fine mist that will moisturize the air without the risk of wet marks on your furniture or floors. It is charged by an USB data cable that comes with it. The entire piece is constructed of ABS and BPA free materials. The compact size is perfect for travel, and it can easily be used in the car. Settings are controlled with a touch of the finger in order to produce a quiet mist that won't disturb baby.
If you are looking for a basic humidifier that will do its job when it comes to making the air easier to breathe, this is the humidifier for you and your baby. The heated vapor is capable of killing 95% of the mold, spores, and bacteria. You'll achieve soothing relief from cold symptoms when it is used in combination with Kaz Inhalant or Vicks Vaposteam. The one gallon tank can be removed easily by lifting the soft handles. It fills quickly under the average sink, and it gives you up to 12 hours of quiet mist. No filters are required which makes it simple to maintain, and humidity levels are managed with the use of an adjustable knob and dual output settings.


I WANT THESE SHOES: First Post in 2012!
Happy New Year everyone! I've been keeping busy in 2012 already. I don't usually make a New Year's resolution but this year I'm making an effort to wear more color and blog more frequently! The two pieces below are new arrivals at Ruche, one of my favorite online boutiques. The colorblock dress has a gold zipper up the back that really adds a nice touch. I know the top is not in tune with my resolution to wear more color but I love the peplum accent. It's not something you see every day and gives it a nice, classic feel. It's been mighty cold the past few days, getting into the teens. My Florida blood isn't used to all this! I don't remember it being this cold in New York last year, although there was a ton of snow. Maybe the snow makes me forget about it being so cold. I don't know how that is possible but at least it's kinda pretty!
Last year my dad got me this hat and it's definitely coming in handy for the frigid days we've been having lately. I love the 70's feel to this picture.
Here is my first step in the direction of wearing more color. I got this adorable Liz Claiborne scarf for Christmas and it's like 5 different colors so it matches with almost anything! I also bought this blue-ish purple-ish cardigan at Target. I need to try to step away from buying so many basics and branch out to buy some WOW pieces! I think I made another resolution just now. Fashion resolutions are the only ones I'll stick to.


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Guilford Places Three on College Division All-State Team
2014 NCCSIA All-State Baseball Teams
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Guilford College seniors John Macon Smith and Corey Wallace joined junior Avery Rogers as College Division All-State baseball selections according to the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) Monday. The announcement marks the first time Guilford had three first-team honorees.
The squads consist of NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA student-athletes from North Carolina colleges and universities. North Carolina sports information directors submitted nominees and NCCSIA members selected the teams for the 11th straight year. Smith joins Rob Bittner '06 and Kyle Wooden '11 as the Quakers' lone two-time, first-team all-state baseball honorees.
The news marks one more laurel for Smith, who capped perhaps the most decorated baseball season in school history last April. He became the fifth baseball performance all-American in school history with his selection to the American Baseball Coaches Association's (ABCA) Third Team NCAA Division III All-America squad. He earned First Team All-ODAC baseball recognition and was named the league's Farm Bureau Insurance Baseball Scholar-Athlete according to a vote of the league's sports information directors.
Smith earned All-South honors from the ABCA and from D3baseball.com for the second time in his career this spring. The two-time First Team All-ODAC selection led the Quakers with a .459 batting average, a .531 on-base percentage, 44 runs, 68 hits, and 13 stolen bases in 38 games. Smith smacked eight doubles, four triples and six homers. He finished second on the team with 40 runs batted in (RBI) and a .689 slugging percentage. Smith ranked seventh among NCAA Division III batting average leaders, ninth in on-base percentage, 28th in slugging percentage, 33rd in runs per game, and 45th in hits. He totaled a team-high 23 multiple-hit contests, 10 multiple-RBI games and accumulated a 14-game hitting streak in 2014. Smith reached base at least once in all 38 games.
In 115 games over three Guilford seasons, Smith recorded a .417 batting average with 23 home runs and 124 RBI. He set the school's career record for hits per game (1.63). Smith ranks second in school history in batting average, sixth in runs (125), and sixth in RBI. He was named to five all-region teams, three All-ODAC squads and twice received the league's Baseball Scholar-Athlete Award in his illustrious career.
A Second Team College Division All-State pick in 2013, Wallace earned first-team laurels this past spring. The 6-1, 185-pound third baseman, finished second on the team with a .421 batting average and topped the Quakers with nine homers, six triples, 11 doubles, and 49 RBI. Wallace ranked 11th in NCAA Division III with 117 total bases. He also stood among the nation's best in home runs (14th), home runs per game (15th), RBI per game (15th), triples (21st), and hits (44th). His .736 slugging percentage led the ODAC and was 11th nationally.
Wallace had 21 multiple-hit games and 11 contests with at least two RBI. He drove in a season-high eight runs against league-foe Virginia Wesleyan College March 1 and smashed two homers, both grand slams, in Guilford's 15-4 win. His performance yielded the ODAC Baseball Hitter of the Week Award and a spot on the D3baseball.com Team of the Week.
After transferring from Southeastern Community College in the fall of 2012, Wallace finished his Guilford career with a .407 batting average, 80 RBI, 16 home runs, 11 triples, 19 doubles, and a .714 slugging percentage. He received First Team All-South honors last spring from the ABCA and Second Team All-South recognition from D3baseball.com. He was also First Team All-ODAC honoree in 2013 and 2014.
Rogers, a 6-3, 165-pound pitcher, appeared in 12 contests out of the bullpen in his third season, his first as Guilford's closer. The right-hander posted a 1-2 record with two saves in 13 and one-third innings. Rogers posted career-best totals in earned run average (2.70) and walks (3) and matched his best single-season performance in strikeouts (17). He collected his lone victory of the season April 10th against Lynchburg College, by throwing the contest's final inning and striking out one batter while yielding an unearned run. His longest outing came March 27th against Greensboro College when he tossed two shutout innings with three strikeouts. Rogers averaged 11.48 strikeouts per nine innings and notched his first two college saves, which both ranked second on the team.
The trio helped coach Nick Black's '02 club to a 19-20 overall record, 9-11 in the ODAC. Black could have as many as 27 returning letter winners next season, including Rogers.
June 30, 2014 Guilford Places Three on College Division All-State Team
June 17, 2014 Five Named Nereus C. English Athletic Leadership Award Winners
June 5, 2014 Spring 2014 Student-Athlete Honor Roll Announced
June 2, 2014 Guilford's John Macon Smith Wins Prestigious ODAC Honor
May 28, 2014 John Macon Smith Named to Capital One First Team Academic All-America® Team
May 23, 2014 John Macon Smith Named Third Team All-American
May 19, 2014 Quakers Place Two on All-Region Teams
May 16, 2014 Congratulations Seniors!
May 2, 2014 Guilford's John Macon Smith Lands Academic All-District Honor
April 25, 2014 Guilford's Smith and Wallace Land ODAC Baseball Honors
April 19, 2014 Quakers Drop Tightly-Contested Doubleheader at Randolph-Macon
April 17, 2014 Quakers Rally in 11th Inning to Complete Series Sweep of Lynchburg
April 14, 2014 Corey Wallace Named ODAC Baseball Hitter of the Week
April 13, 2014 Quakers Win Seventh Straight with Victory at Emory & Henry
April 12, 2014 Seniors Shine in Baseball Sweep of William Peace
April 10, 2014 Ingels' Game Winning Single Lifts Quakers over Lynchburg
April 9, 2014 Guilford Wins Seesaw Battle With Greensboro
April 6, 2014 Smith's Hit Lifts Quakers Past Emory & Henry, 3-2
April 5, 2014 Crawford Helps Guilford Gain Baseball Split With Eastern Mennonite
April 2, 2014 Quakers Drop Mid-week Road Contest to Averett, 12-5
April 1, 2014 Quakers Fall at Roanoke, 12-10
March 30, 2014 Hampden-Sydney Sweeps ODAC Baseball Twinbill at Guilford
March 27, 2014 Guilford Downs Greensboro, 19-7
March 26, 2014 Roanoke Defeats Guilford, 9-4
March 22, 2014 Bridgewater Takes Baseball Doubleheader From Visiting Guilford
March 17, 2014 Guilford's Crawford Named ODAC Pitcher of the Weeek
March 15, 2014 Guilford Sweeps ODAC Doubleheader at Washington and Lee
March 9, 2014 Ingels, Smith, and Wallace Extend Hit Streaks in Doubleheader at Shenandoah
March 8, 2014 Weekend Weather Alters Guilford Athletics Schedule
March 6, 2014 Corey Wallace Lands Weekly Honors
March 5, 2014 Wallace Extends Hit, RBI, and Home Runs Streaks in Loss to Methodist
March 1, 2014 Wallace Hits Two Grand Slams in Doubleheader Sweep of Virginia Wesleyan
February 25, 2014 Sandy Gann '66 Inducted Into N.C. High School Baseball Hall
February 23, 2014 Case Western Rallies For Wild Baseball Win
February 22, 2014 John Macon Smith Hits a Grand Slam as Quakers Drop Twinbill
February 19, 2014 Quakers Complete Midweek Sweep of Maine-Presque Isle
February 18, 2014 Guilford Pitchers Silence Owls in Doubleheader Sweep
February 11, 2014 Weekend Baseball Tilts Postponed
February 11, 2014 Morrison Wins First ODAC Pitcher of the Week Award
February 8, 2014 Whited's Bat Powers Guilford over Berry, 10-9
February 7, 2014 Guilford Splits with Berry in Baseball Doubleheader
February 5, 2014 Wallace Named Preseason Baseball Honorable Mention All-American
February 5, 2014 Guilford Blanks Bluefield State, 11-0, in Home Opener
February 2, 2014 Comeback Falls Short in Baseball Loss at Piedmont
February 1, 2014 Baseball Team Drops Season Opener at Piedmont, 4-2
January 30, 2014 Guilford Tabbed Seventh in Preseason ODAC Poll
January 8, 2014 172 Named to Fall 2013 Guilford Student-Athlete Honor Roll
July 9, 2013 Guilford's Morrison Named to Summer League All-Star Team


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Q: How to determine all non-negative solutions to a combinatorial diophantine equation? Hello,
I have an equation such as this. I do not have a Math background in my education, but I can read and understand Math pretty quickly. If I could be pointed to the right topics to solve this equation, it would be great. I want non-negative, integral solutions for the $a_i$'s Also, s is a given integer.
$\displaystyle\sum\limits_{i=2}^{n-1} a_i* {i \choose 2} = s$
Besides I have an added constraint : $\displaystyle\sum\limits_{i=2}^{n-1} i* a_i = n$ for any solution set {$a_i$}
I know its linear diophantine equation. But I am just wondering if there is any material  which deals with this combinatorial diophantine equation straightaway. Otherwise, I have ventured into reading the basics of number theory before I can start reading papers that deal with Linear Diophantine Equations in n variables.
Thank you,
Mahesh Narayanamurthi

A: For simplicity let us change the last constraint to $\sum_{i=2}^n
ia_i=n$. This makes no real difference since we have kept the number
of solutions the same except in the case $s={n\choose 2}$, in which case the
number of solutions increases from 0 to 1. If we set $f(n,s)$ equal to
the number of solutions, then
 $$ \sum_{n,s\geq 0}f(n,s)q^s x^n =
        \prod_{i\geq 2}(1-q^{{i\choose 2}}x^i)^{-1}.$$
I doubt whether much can be done with this. Certainly there is no
simple formula for $f(n,s)$ since summing on $s$ gives $p(n)-p(n-1)$,
where $p(m)$ is the number of partitions of $m$, for which a simple
formula would be astonishing.

A: I echo Richard Stanley in his pessimism for there being a nice formula or method for giving you the solutions.  On the other hand, most of the solutions will have a_i being 0 for most of the coefficients i.  Here is another way to look at it, which might help you write a program for computer search for small n.
Your constraint summing to $n$ gives that $a_i + \epsilon_i = \frac{n}{i}$, where for most $i$, $0<\epsilon_i < 2$.  Since you know most $a_i$ will be zero, $s$ will be not far from a sum of terms of the form $\frac{n(i-1)}{2}$,
so many solutions will be close to partitioning an integer near $\frac{2s}{n}$ into distinct parts (so e.g. a partition of 20 into {1,4,4,5,6} is not allowed).  This roughening of the problem can be easily programmed without expanding the search space too much.
If you still hope for more, you might try deriving some recurrences which might help in
a partial characterization of solutions.  It is my feeling that a quick program can be developed that will give you the solution set for any feasible s even for n as large as 50.
Gerhard "Email Me About System Design" Paseman, 2011.07.11


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2019 BMW M850i Coupé G15 – all-new 8-Series top-model
Jean-Claude Landry
BMW 8-series Coupe Flagship M850i to take on Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.2 and Mercedes-Benz S560 Coupe C217. Words and photos by Jordan Katsianis.
BMW is bringing back the 8-series after an absence of nearly 20 years. The coupe you see here is just the beginning of the new line-up, which will later include convertibles and four-door Gran Coupes, with M8 variants available in all three body styles.
2019 BMW M850i Coupé G15
For now the two – door hard-top version offers a new option for buyers looking for a sophisticated yet still dynamic ally adept GT coupe. Topping the range at launch will be the BMW M850i xDrive G15, which at £100,045 looks to be a keen compromise between the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.2 and the more laid-back 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 Coupe C217 / AMG S63 Coupe C217, both of which are priced around £103k. We'd also throw the £144k Aston Martin DB11 V8 into the mix. Here's what the new 8-series Coupe G15 will bring to tackle its rivals.
1 ENGINES
At launch, two models will be available: an entry-level 840d xDrive G15 and the BMW M850i xDrive M Performance Coupe G15. The latter will utilise BMW's venerable twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8. With 522bhp, the M850i concedes 70bhp to the current M5 F90, but it matches its 553lb ft of torque. The later M8 will, of course, address that power gap.
The 840d's 3-litre in-line six-cylinder turbodiesel is borrowed from the 740d G11/G12 and produces 316bhp, backed up by 501lb ft of torque between 1750 and 2250rpm. It will accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 4.9sec – 1.2sec slower than the petrol car. Both models are limited to 155mph.
2 CHASSIS
The new 8-series is built from a cocktail of materials designed to reduce weight and increase rigidity in strategic areas. Many of the body panels, plus the front and rear crash structures and the bulkhead, are aluminium, while the cockpit's centre tunnel is carbonfibre. Nevertheless, the M850i's G15 kerb weight is still a hefty 1890kg.
This is in part due to BMW throwing its full arsenal of chassis tech at the new 8-series, including xDrive all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering and, optionally, active roll stabilisation. It's worth noting that the M850i's weight figure undercuts the Mercedes S560 Coupe's C217 by 110kg.
Design chief Adrian van Hooydonk needed this new flagship mainstream model to purvey the 'ideal' BMW and point the way forward for the design of future models. While it's not a s attention-grabbing as, say, an i8, the 8-series certainly looks imposing in the metal. Its slim LED or optional laser headlights are the thinnest yet fitted to a production BMW, while the car also features a downturned and conjoined kidney grille – the first time these two emerging design traits have been combined.
The roof has a subtle double-bubble effect, and the body a s a whole is a very deliberate exercise in creating a three-box coupe, shunning the trend of fastback coupes that have become commonplace.
The overall cabin architecture is simplified compared to that of the outgoing 6-series F06/F12/F13, but quality has been a key element, according to BMW, as well as incorporating all the latest interior tech. A particularly glamorous touch is the crystal-like gearshifter, which sits in a control centrelike arrangement alongside the i-Drive dial and chassis buttons.
Although still suitably sumptuous, the interior – like the rest of the car – is more driver-focused than that of the Mercedes S-class Coupe C217, as is emphasised by the centre stack being-angled acutely towards the driver. Its block y aesthetic could even be a gentle homage to the original 8-series E31 from 1989.
"BMW has thrown its full arsenal of chassis tech at the car, including x-Drive, rear-wheel steering and active roll stabilization"
TECHNICAL DATA FILE SPECIFICATIONS 2019 BMW M850i Coupé G15
Engine V8, 4395cc, twin-turbo
Max Power 523bhp @ 5500-6000rpm / DIN nett (metric)
Max Torque 553lb ft @ 1800-4600rpm / DIN nett (metric)
Weight 1890kg
Power-to-weight 281bhp/ton
0-62mph 3.7sec (claimed)
Top speed 155mph (limited)
Basic price £100,045
On sale November 2018
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Q: htaccess RewriteRule rewrite to subfolder I am trying to rewrite the url 'test' to a subdirectory in /public. This is a Laravel App end I want to run the content in public/test independend of Laravel so I should be prevented to go through the Laravel router.
/test/whatever should be invisbly forwarded to /public/test/whatever (The url should stay /test/whatever).
I now have this:
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
   RewriteEngine On
   RewriteCond %{REQUEST_URI} ^/test/ [NC]
   RewriteRule ^(.*)$ public/test/$1 [L]
   RewriteRule ^(.*)$ public/$1 [L]
</IfModule>

So far this is forwarding to: /public/test/test/(index.php)
I think I am close...
Update:
In the public directory is also a .htaccess file (Original, from Laravel 5.4):
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
    <IfModule mod_negotiation.c>
        Options -MultiViews
    </IfModule>

    RewriteEngine On

    # Redirect Trailing Slashes If Not A Folder...
    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
    RewriteRule ^(.*)/$ /$1 [L,R=301]

    # Handle Front Controller...
    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
    RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
    RewriteRule ^ index.php [L]

    # Handle Authorization Header
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A: You only need the last rule
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ public/$1 [L]

for the root dir .htaccess file. This will rewrite everything to the public/.htaccess, including requests starting with /test.
As long as public/test/ is a directory, and any requested URLs starting with /test/ are real files inside public/test, this will be sufficient, because the conditions
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f

will prevent existing files and directories to be handled by index.php.

If test is not an existing directory, or the requests for /test/... are not real files, you need additional rules. Possibly in /public/.htaccess or in /public/test/.htaccess.

The reason for /test being rewritten to /public/test/test was the combination of
# /.htaccess
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ public/test/$1 [L]

where (.*) already includes test, which becomes public/test/test, and then
# /public/.htaccess
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
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because public/test/test is not an existing file or directory (-> RewriteCond), and is therefore handled by this rule.


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Another Sign College Sports Continue to Spin Out of Control NCAA Long-Ago Established College Athletes as Professionals
Kain Colter is Misunderstood
By League of Fans On March 4, 2014
A lot of people in the sports world — most notably the college football world — view Northwestern football player Kain Colter as an ungrateful rebel. They believe he's attacking Northwestern specifically and is focusing on money.
The truth is, he's loved his experience at Northwestern. He is simply focused on protecting the college athletes of today and tomorrow — especially when it comes to health-related issues stemming from their college playing careers.
Colter is spearheading a new organization for college athletes called the College Athletes Players Association (CAPA). The intent is to give a voice to the voiceless, the thousands of college athletes across the country. The initial focus is on football and basketball players.
This isn't really about Northwestern. It's about Colter trying to spur change in a system that steps on athletes' basic civil and economic rights.
In this era of big money college sports, the athletes certainly deserve more economic considerations. But Colter's first fight is for better health insurance. CAPA's pushing for the development of a fund that former players can use for football-related health reasons after their playing days are over.
"I sacrificed my body for four years, and they sold my jersey," said Colter. "They should protect me."
Yes they should Kain. Yes they should.


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Jaramillo de la Fuente (Municipality, Castilla y León, Spain)
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Flag of Jaramillo de la Fuente - Image from the Escudos y Banderas de la Provincia de Burgos website, 20 February 2015
Presentation of Jaramillo de la Fuente
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Castilla y León (Autonomous Community, Spain)
Province of Burgos (Castilla y León, Spain)
The municipality of Jaramillo de la Fuente (52 inhabitants in 2014; 2,156 ha; unofficial website) is located in the south-east of the Province of Burgos, 50 km of Burgos.
Jaramillo de la Fuente once belonged to the monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza, under the names of Saravello, Exaramiello, Xaramillo de la Fonte, or Saramel de la Fonte (10th-13th century). The town moved in 1567 from the abadengo to the realengo status (directly ruled by the crown), granted by King Philip II; this status is symbolized by a pillory erected in the 16th century in Renaissance style. A village named Jaramillo Mediano (Xaramillo Medianum in Alfoz de Lara) appears to have existed between Jaramillo de la Fuente and Jaramillo Quemada; the three villages were named for river Jaramillo that waters them.
In the middle of the 19th century, the village counted 403 inhabitants, whose main source of income was the production of charcoal.
The Romanesque church (11th-12th century) dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin has kept an elegant gallery, one of the biggest and best preserved in the Province of Burgos. The gallery is made of seven arches standing on double columns, with capitals decorated with figures of monsters and fanciful beasts. The church was proclaimed an Historical Monument by Decree No. 133, adopted on 6 June 1991 by the Government of Castilla y León and published on 13 June 1991 in the official gazette of Castilla y León, No. 112 (text).
The flag of Jaramillo de la Fuente (photo, Town Hall) is vertically divided blue-white-blue with the municipal coat of arms in the center.


What is the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist?
The historic sacrifice of Jesus on the cross is made present during the words of consecration in a hidden manner. Thus the celebration of the Eucharist is the "Source and Summit of the Christian Life" Jesus gave Himself to the disciples under the signs of bread and wine and commanded them from now on, even after His death, to celebrate the Eucharist.
We are pleased to announce the dates for the First Holy Communions for the Sandyford Parish Schools.
Please click 'Read More' and then click on link to access the dates.
The programme is designed to facilitate the active involvement of parents, parish leaders and the wider parish community in the preparation for First Eucharist.
The celebration of First Eucharist is a sacred and important moment on a long journey of faith development. Together with Baptism and Confirmation, it opens the door to full membership of the Christian community.
On Enrollment Sunday the parents are presented to the community, invited to make a commitment to participate in the programme, renew their Baptismal Promises with the Faith Community and presented with a candle for use in family prayer.
Tuesday from 10.30am to 9pm. We conclude with a guided Holy Hour which starts at 8 p.m. and finishes with Benediction at 9 p.m.
Thursdays immediately after the 10 am Mass there are a few moments prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Parishioners are asked to inform family, neighbours and friends, who may be confined to home, of this celebration and to ensure that they have assistance in participating.
For those who are seriously ill and who are unable to leave home, we ask that a relative would please contact the Parish Office to arrange for a Priest to call to celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick. Monthly visits are made to those who are housebound on the First Friday's of the Month, please contact the Parish Office if you would like to add your name or that of a loved one to the list of those who are visited.


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Milwaukee Brewers defeat Minnesota Twins, 7-5
Major-league baseball is not like a friendly game of golf.
You do not get a first-inning mulligan.
"Maybe I should get the clubhouse guy or somebody to start the first inning for me," joked Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Chris Narveson.
Six batters into the game Tuesday night at Miller Park, that didn't seem like such a bad idea. The Minnesota Twins had three runs in, three on and no outs.
Narveson quickly gathered himself, stopping what could have been a massacre ...
Brewers manager Ken Macha said Tuesday afternoon he can envision the day when Trevor Hoffman will be the team's closer again.
Macha just wasn't prepared to say when that might be.
"I think he's done real well," said Macha. "That's all going to work itself out. I'm not worried about it."
For a moment, it appeared Hoffman's return to the closer's role would happen that evening in the series opener against Minnesota. With the Brewers ahead, 5-3, in the seventh inning...
The Drill: Baseball's young guns
Full count: Braun still leads


Overeating is one of the most common health mistakes people make. You can spend countless hours at the gym and stock your house with heart-healthy foods but if you don't know when to stop eating, you'll never reach your weight loss goals.
Eating slower is one of the most effective and easiest ways to avoid overeating. Not only will you take the time to actually enjoy what you're eating but you'll also give your body the time it needs to send the message to your brain when you're full. Eating too fast means that by the time your brain receives the message that you're full, you've already consumed far too much. It actually takes around 20 minutes for your brain to get this message, so make it a habit to slow down and savor your meals.
There's another benefit to eating slower. When you wait for the signal to tell you you're full, you obviously eat less because your body recognizes it's had enough. And eating less could help you lose weight or at least control it. It's not about starving yourself – slowing down will still result in eating enough food, but you'll also lower your calorie intake at the same time.


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Places Of Poetry Project Provides Map For Inspiration
Posted by Joff Alexander-Frye | May 31, 2019 | Culture, East Devon News, Education, Exeter, Grow Talk, Mid Devon News, South Devon News, Top Stories, UK News | 2 |
Grow Talk by Sofy Robertson
William Wordsworth, John Keats, Dylan Thomas; it is surprisingly easy to name those who have been moved to put pen to paper by the places they have lived or visited. With this in mind, the Places of Poetry project is extending an open invitation for you to follow in their footsteps and share the places you love through poetic verse and rhyming couplets, starting today.
The project itself was inspired by the great epic poem of English and Welsh national description, Michael Drayton's Poly-Obion (1612-22). The epic, which spans a whopping 15,000 lines, was published with unique maps by the engraver William Hole and uses places and natural features of the land as points of entry into historical narratives.
In Drayton's style, but truly encompassing the digital age in which we live, the Places of Poetry project has created a digital map of England and Wales to provide the inspiration for thousands of new poems to celebrate the diversity and history of the countries. Breathe easy fellow writers, 15,000 line epics are not a prerequisite for taking part in the project.
The Places of Poetry map consists of two layers: an artistic map, based on decorative seventeenth-century county maps, and a second layer of Ordnance Survey data, allowing users to zoom in to a high level of detail. Writers of all ages and backgrounds will be able to 'pin' their poems to specific locations on the map; from historical locations, towns and landmarks to street corners and places of personal significance.
In addition to amateur writers, some of the country's most innovative and well-known poets will be supporting the event through a series of public events this summer, as well as pinning their own poems to the digital map.
The digital map on the Places of Poetry website, already showing pinned poems despite being live for less than a day
The Places of Poetry project is led by the poet and Radio 4 regular Paul Farley of Lancaster University and the academic Professor Andrew McRae at the University of Exeter. The project has been made possible through funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England, as well as partnerships with the Ordnance Survey, The Poetry Society and National Poetry Day.
Professor McRae said:
"We hope the map will inspire people to write, whatever their age or experience, and fill the map with thousands of new poems about places that mean something to them.
"The aim is to encourage people to think about heritage from different angles, such as environmental, industrial, religious, cultural or sporting. We want to celebrate the diversity, history and character of the places around us."
The Arts Council's Director of Literature, Sarah Crown said:
"I'm delighted that Arts Council England is supporting this exciting and innovative new platform. Poetry has always played a critical role in connecting us to the places we love, and in which we live our lives; I hope this will encourages people everywhere both to immerse themselves in our country's poetic heritage, and to share their personal connections with it."
Both Professor Farley and Professor McRae have spent years working with the poem that inspired the project, Poly-Olbion. Now, they want to use crowd-sourcing to generate multiple poetic perspectives on the significance of places 400 years after Drayton composed his poem. Professor McRae explained:
"Poetry has been used across the centuries to reflect on places and their histories. We're using modern technology to reinvigorate this model, and we hope that as many people as possible get involved. We are excited to see where people pin their poems, and what they say about the places that matter to them."
The Places of Poetry project will be promoted through a programme of events at heritage sites this summer, each supported by a poet-in-residence. Locations will be:
Avebury (National Trust)
Stonehenge (English Heritage)
Ely Cathedral
The Roman Baths
River Severn
Peak District National Park (National Trust)
Hadrian's Wall Housesteads Fort (National Trust)
Byker Community Trust
Wordsworth Trust (Dove Cottage)
The Kia Oval
Poets in residence are: Will Harris, Jo Bell, Sean O'Brien, Jen Hadfield, Sarah Howe, Zaffar Kunnial, Gillian Clarke, Neil Rollinson, Isabel Galleymore, Kayo Chingonyi, Daljit Nagra, and Jack Underwood.
The iconic Stonehenge will be just one of the UK sites to host a Places of Poetry event this summer.
How can I get involved in the Places of Poetry project?
The fantastic thing about this project is that anyone can take part, no matter your age, background or poetic experience. From individuals to poetry groups to school classes, the project is open to all.
Downloadable materials are available on the project website to enable individuals and organisations to become involved, creating their own activities and approaches to writing poems of place and heritage. As the materials have been developed in association with The Poetry Society, the toolkits have been adapted for writers of different ages and levels of experience, heritage sites, arts organisations and schools.
The Places of Poetry website goes live today (31st May) and will run until 4th October, spanning two of our country's most beautiful seasons for poetic inspiration.
So without further ado, it's time to put pen to paper or fingertips to your keyboard (for all you writers from the digi age) and share the places you love through verse.
Watch this space; Grow Talk will be featuring some of our favourites as the project gets going.
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HOW ON EARTH DO I POST A POEM????????
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Why Is It Called "Mother Of All Rallies"? The March Sounds Disturbingly Similar To This Weapon
By Seth Millstein
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On Saturday, protesters are planning to march on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to proclaim their support for "traditional American culture" and "the America first agenda." The event is called "The Mother of All Rallies," (MOAR) a name that is unnervingly similar to the "Mother of All Bombs" that U.S. forces dropped in Afghanistan in April.
The Mother of All Rallies "About" section on its website bills itself as a "grassroots movement" to "peacefully unite in honor of America." The event's Facebook page described the MOAR event as an "America First patriot rally in support of American values, American culture, American traditions, and of course President Donald Trump," adding:
Our goal is to rally 1 million patriots to Washington DC to send a shock-wave message to the world that they have to go through us to take this country or change its culture. This is a not for profit event and all the credit goes to all the participating patriots and not particular individuals or groups. This is about America First. This is about protecting and supporting President Donald Trump, protecting our Constitution, and protecting our flag and all that it stands for.
While event organizers claim the rally it's about patriotism, that appears to have a distinctly partisan bent. For starters, its speakers list includes names that are well-known among "alt-right" circles, such as Marco Gutierrez, who founded Latinos for Trump but is probably more famous for insisting that a Hillary Clinton presidency would result in "taco trucks on every corner"; Republican congressional candidate Omar Navarro, who's using the slogan "Make California Great Again" in his campaign against Rep. Maxine Waters; Peter Boykin, founder of Gays for Trump and host of a pro-Trump radio show; and several other medium-profile Trump supporters.
The so-called "MOAR Team" includes convicted felon Kyle Chapman — who also goes by Based Stickman — a Trump supporter who was videotaped beating anti-Trump protesters at a demonstration in Berkeley.
Then there's the "Mother of All Bombs" reference. In April, the U.S. dropped the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, the largest non-nuclear explosive in the military's arsenal, into a cave in Afghanistan in an attempt to flush out ISIS militants. That explosive was colloquially referred to as the "Mother of All Bombs"; Afghan officials told the media that 94 ISIS militants were killed by the explosive.
It's possible that the name "Mother of All Rallies" isn't a reference to that bomb, but the event most definitely has strong pro-military bent. Several U.S. military veterans are scheduled to speak, and the event's web page links to a site that sells bullet necklaces and gives some of the proceeds to veterans. The rally will also feature a performance by the band Madison Rising, which aggressively supports the U.S. military.
The event organizers have attempted to distance itself from the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that turned violent. The only flags allowed at the event, they say, are American flags, which means Confederate flags are not being encouraged. (Whether or not they do make an appearance on Saturday is a different issue.)
By all indications, the Mother of All Rallies is a pro-Trump demonstration. The absence of any progressive or Democratic speakers, as well as its explicit goal of "supporting President Trump" are two clear signs. On its website, the group notes under a heading about why people should attend:
If you believe in the founding fathers [sic] idea of America. If you believe we are the greatest country to ever exist. If you stand for patriotism and freedom this rally is for you!!
In any event, the Mother of All Rallies will face some stiff competition. It's taking place on the same day and in the same place as the Race to Beat Cancer, as well as the Juggalo March on Washington, a demonstration planned by supporters of Insane Clown Posse.


Sosebee's last day of employment with Hall County will be Nov. 16.
"We would like to commend Charlotte for her leadership in the Elections Department, and we wish her the best in her future endeavors," said Hall County Administrator Randy Knighton.
Sosebee began her career with Hall County Elections as a deputy clerk in 1989. In December 2006, she was sworn in as interim Elections Director and was then named Elections Director in November 2011. Since then, she has served on the State of Georgia's Elections Advisory Council, the advisory committee for implementing the new Georgia Voter Registration System and as an officer of the Voter Registrar's Association of Georgia.


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Northeastern Forest Experiment Station 1978. Program of research for forests and associated rangelands: Northeastern Region. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-42. Broomall, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 48 p.