Sydneysiders are set to receive an extra healthy dose of motivation this August thanks to an all-star line up of Wellness practitioners, artists and experts who will be imparting words of wisdom at the inaugural 2015 Conscious Living Expo and Conference. The Conference, aptly titled the "The Heart of Conscious Business and Careers", will gather together business owners and employees engaged in purpose orientated occupations, including renewable energy, nutrition, health education and spiritual awakening.
Running from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August at the Australian Technology Park Conference Centre in Eveleigh the Conscious Living Expo and Conference aims to encourage businesses to engage in a sustainable and conscious world of peace and abundance. At its core are the five elements that make up all Conscious Living events: Earth, food, Health, Arts and Spirit.
One of the highlights of the conference will be Nepalese born raw and organic food chef Jeevi Ramtel, also known as "The Laughing Chef", who will be teaming up with menu designer and "Raw Model" Hannah Ubl to set your taste buds dancing during their Raw Desserts Masterclass on Saturday 22 August, 12:15 – 2:30 pm. They'll help you bring the 'wow-factor' to your home kitchen with five killer easy, amazing, health-promoting treats courtesy of their Raw Living Academy.
Continuing the discussion of all things delicious will be health educator and wellness revolutionary, Mason Taylor, who will be sharing his view on natural food, fuelling and energising. In his presentation Conscious Food For A Conscious World, Taylor will explain how a connection to Mother Nature, personalised nutrition, tonic herbalism, and passion-based living, can help you experience an enchanted state of inner and outer health. If the idea of eating super foods such as Cacao and bee pollen is enough to get you salivating, than this is a presentation not to be missed!
Also joining the line-up will be business advisor and culinary expert behind Bake It Bottle It Sell, Lorri Loca. Drawing on her years of experience in Australia's food industry, Loca will be presenting a seminar called Foodie Dream to Reality: 5 Steps to Starting Your Food Business on Saturday 22 August, from 5:00-6:30 pm, which will outline how to channel your creative energy and plan for success in one of the toughest markets out there.
Patrons will be provided with invaluable advice from the Wellness industry's most brilliant minds. On Sunday 23 August, Nikki White, a Certified Theta Healer and business mentor, will be presenting Competition is Out – Collaboration Is In – an approach to business that encourages people to grow their business by building a connection with those traditionally thought of as "competitors". Similarly, Katrina Friel's seminar, 10 Secrets to Business Success, and Quentin Strauli's presentation, Is there Still A Place For Passion in Your Business, both on Sunday 23 August, promise to help you develop your business successfully and passionately.
Satisfying the more spiritual dimensions of the conference will be Australian spiritual teacher and author of Awaken You, Isira Sanada. Once a street kid, she has recovered from a "terminal illness" and has been ordained by HH the Dalai Lama. On Sunday 23 August, Isira will be discussing her new book and addressing the burning issue of how to resolve the central cause of all your conflicts. Similarly, Living Guru and sacred musician, Shakti Durga, is also set to inspire with her presentation of Ignite Your Spirit – a motivational class that will help you build relationships and reach your full potential.
These and many more key amazing speakers will fill up a jam-packed program of talks across the three day conference, ensuring that the attendees will come away informed, empowered and motivated to achieve their respective goals in the Wellness field or to embrace a happier, more healthy lifestyle.
Created by the Conscious Living Co-Creations Founder, Patricia Hamilton, the Heart of Conscious Business Career Conference is an event not to be missed.
Friday night, Friday 21 August will see the opening of the Conference with 2 FREE events which are open to all Expo visitors as well as Conference participants. The free opening night events include: Opening performance for the Conference and Expo by Chris James renowned professional singer, musician and voice teacher and a presentation on the heart of relationships by Robert Kirby, of Heart Centred Living.
WHEN: Friday 21 August 2015, 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Saturday 22 August 2015, 9:30 am – 6:30 pm.
Sunday 23 August 2015, 9:30 am – 5:30pm.
Brendan D. Murphy, Author, Researcher, Activist and Musician.
Chris James, Singer, Musician, Healer and Voice Teacher.
Robert Kirby, Business Consultant & Coach.
Quentin Strauli, Qualified trainer/ master practitioner of N.L.P. Hypnotherapy.
Christine Reid. Expert in Ancient Atlantian Mastery of Crystal Therapy.
*** click on link HERE for full press pack, and images.
The purpose of our events is to create connections for the expansion of consciousness and to inspire people to co-create a more sustainable way of living in peace, harmony and happiness. We bring together practitioners and businesses to showcase a range of choices for living consciously through food and nutrition, sustainable environment, health and wellbeing, creative arts and spirituality. Our events provide a local and global platform for emerging authors, musicians, speakers and artists to communicate their ideas, to express their purpose and vision in contributing to a more conscious world. We connect people who are interested in waking up and living their purpose on the planet today with leaders and innovators as well as fellow travellers.


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Shell expects write-down of up to £3.4bn
Dec 21st 2020 4:03AM
Shell has said it will take charges of several billion dollars in its final quarter of the financial year, the latest write-down from the oil major.
The London and Amsterdam listed company said that it will likely take post-tax charges in aggregate between 3.5 billion and 4.5 billion dollars (£2.6 billion to £3.4 billion), after another tough quarter.
The expected charges come in part because of the costs of transforming its refinery portfolio, as well as onerous gas contracts and an impairment in the Gulf of Mexico.
It comes months after the company announced a 16.8 billion dollar (£12.7 billion) write-down in its second quarter, as it revised its outlook for the price of oil.
In the fourth quarter, Shell's refineries are expected to have been utilised at between 72% and 76% of their capacity.
In an update, Shell added that it expects production from its upstream unit, which extracts oil and gas, to average between 2.28 and 2.35 million barrels of oil equivalent every day during the quarter.
This was impacted by hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, which hit production by between 60,000 and 70,000 barrels, and mild weather in Northern Europe in the first part of the quarter.
Adjusted upstream earning are now expected to show a loss unless the price of oil changes significantly, Shell said.
Its shares dropped by 3.3% after the news. However, Shell was also facing a slump in the price of oil, down 3%, because of worries over a new Covid-19 strain and closed borders.
Shares in European rivals Total and BP were also significantly down on Monday morning.
The price of Brent crude currently sits at 50.65 US dollars per barrel. It is far ahead of the sub-19 dollar level that a barrel of Brent fell to in April, but below the 60-dollar mark where the commodity started this year.
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Doctor urges public to stay home until vaccinations complete

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An international business development resource for firms in Newfoundland and Labrador
ATLANTIC CANADA MARKET ENTRY | COLOMBIA
The Maritimes Energy Association has received funding through the Atlantic Canada Trade and Investment Agreement to implement an 18-month project plan to establish an Atlantic Canadian business presence in the Colombian Energy Sector.
This plan includes three components:
Trade Mission February 3 – 7, 2020 to Barranquilla, a World Energy Cities Partnership City (WECP). Barranquilla is located on the Caribbean Sea at the mouth of the Magdalena River, and as such is positioning itself as the Energy Capital of Colombia;
In-bound mission of Colombian Stakeholders to Atlantic Canada in March or April 2020 and;
Mission to Colombia that will take place in the fall of 2020.
If your company is export ready and offers: supply chain good & services in the onshore or offshore oil & gas sectors; international technical training programs; or have capabilities to supply the wind, solar, LNG transportation and energy efficiency sectors this may be an opportunity to export to the Colombian market.
Please confirm your interest to participate in the first mission February 3 – 7, 2020 by Friday, November 22, 2019.
Each Colombian Mission – Winter of 2020 and Fall 2020 will include:
The services of a Matchmaking Consultant that will provide the following to each delegate company:
A Road Map for Success in Colombian market prior to each visit, including a SWOT analysis, business etiquette, background and advice on how to be successful. To provide delegates companies that participate in each mission with progressive business development, the individual Road Maps will take into consideration the development that has taken place and provide a progression of steps to further solidify the delegate companies' position in Colombia;
least 2 to 3 one-on-one meetings with high quality prospects each day while in-market;
The opportunity to connect with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Colombia who will provide support with program planning, execution and follow up;
Discounted rates through pre-arranged Hotel Block bookings in Barranquilla;
All in-market transportation, including airport transfers will be pre-arranged and will take appropriate security measures in keeping with the guidelines from previous missions in-market;
Translation services for B2B meetings and events;
Site visits and presentations;
Networking Reception in-market.
In-Bound Mission for Colombian stakeholders to Atlantic Canada in March or April 2020:
Visit to a minimum of two Atlantic Canadian cities, tentatively Halifax and St John's;
Workshops that will be designed to bring exposure to a broader range of Atlantic Canadian energy supply chain companies to the opportunities in Colombia. Topics and sessions will be designed to focus on building a relationship with Colombian delegates that demonstrates the immediate needs of the energy sector in Colombia and the ability of Atlantic Canadian companies to fulfill those needs;
Site visits for Colombian delegates to demonstrate Atlantic Canadian business competencies, infrastructure and capabilities;
Business Networking Reception.
Industry groups working collaboratively towards job creation and economic development in Newfoundland and Labrador through the support of increased trade and investment activities
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package org.apache.river.discovery;

import java.rmi.RemoteException;
import net.jini.security.TrustVerifier;
import aQute.bnd.annotation.headers.RequireCapability;
import aQute.bnd.annotation.headers.ProvideCapability;

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 * Trust verifier for instances of the constraint classes defined in the {@link
 * org.apache.river.discovery} package.  This class is intended to be specified in
 * a resource to configure the operation of {@link
 * net.jini.security.Security#verifyObjectTrust Security.verifyObjectTrust}.
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 * @author Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 * @since 2.0
 */
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	    throw new NullPointerException();
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From the collection of Monash Health Historical Collections
Monash Health is the custodian of the largest multi-hospital historical collection in Victoria.
The bulk of the material relates directly to the history, community interactions and culture of our predecessor organisations. The collection is a valuable reference and research resource for the people of Victoria.
The collection covers several areas of significant international historical interest – the first hospital for women by women, the first women graduates in Medicine in Australia, and the history of homeopathy. In addition many have particular local significance or State-wide interest. The Collection was formed in 1987, coinciding with the opening of Monash Medical Centre Clayton, and amalgamating the historical collections from the:
•	Queen Victoria Medical Centre
•	Prince Henry's Hospital
•	Moorabbin Hospital
Covering a wide timespan in the history of Melbourne's hospitals, the collection provides an overview of past hospitals including the:
•	Melbourne Benevolent Asylum from 1850-1912 (today known as Kingston Centre)
•	Homeopathic Hospital from c.1869 to c.1934, the precursor of the now defunct Prince Henry's Hospital that operated from 1934 to 1992)
•	Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (1896-1987).
The collection also includes material from Monash Medical Centre Clayton (opened in 1987), Monash Medical Centre Moorabbin (opened in 1975), Dandenong Hospital (opened in 1942), Kingston Centre (opened in 1911), McCulloch House (opened in 1888), Jessie McPherson Hospital (opened in 1931) and Casey Hospital, which opened in late 2004.
archive, medical collection
Monash Health Historical Collections
Queen Victoria Hospital Lonsdale Street post-1987 or 1990s, b/w photograph, 1996
These copies acquired August 1999 from Public Relations.
b/w x 56 photos used in Emma Russell's book "Bricks or Spirit? The Queen Victoria Hospital Melbourne", Australian Scholarly Publishing, Melbourne 1997
Badge, Sister Mary Thomas' Long service badge
Belonging to Sister Mary Thomas see QP 88.01.19
Round Badge, green similar to Q88.93.7 but with White V laurel leaves and word Service at the base
Badge, Sister Mary Thomas College of Nusing Badge, 1940
Oval green badge with genie lamp


Vancouver — Corix Utilities will be participating as a Platinum Sponsor for the International District Energy Association annual conference in Vancouver, BC from June 11-14.
Bringing together hundreds of participants in a series of workshops and technical presentations, the 109th Annual Conference and Tradeshow will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Oval Village DEU Private Public Partnership: A Success Story, What's Next?


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The ElectronicResources COI invites staff from CLIC libraries to attend our free, hands-on workshop: Licensing Electronic Resources. The workshop will be held on Friday, February 15, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is required. To register, please email Maureen Fitzgerald at Maureen.fitzgerald@clic.edubefore Thursday, January 31.
Location is TBA, based on number of registrants. Information on the workshop location and other details will be emailed in early February to those who have pre-registered.
Please feel free to contact Maureen or Ruth if you have any questions.


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Smallest Animal Supply Boutique: "Littlest Pet Shop" (first 16 episodes) review
Posted by BlackWidower on Tue, Feb 19, 2013
So, just last week, we saw the season finale of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. A show that has had more ups and downs than a possessed elevator.
The show shocked me to no end when I first saw it. It's a program about magical technicolour horses, and is directed and marketed toward eight year old girls. Yet, even a grown man as cynical as myself can enjoy it. The well-developed characters and compelling plot lines had me coming back every week.
Of course people can argue why the show has such a following. But in the end it's very difficult to come up with a singular reason. I just love the show, I can't really explain why. There are times I love it because of the visual gags that remind me of the classic Looney Tunes I used to watch as a kid. There are times I love it because a character manages to prove exactly how awesome she is, sometimes at the eleventh hour, when it matters the most. There are the intense and dramatic plot lines. There are the compelling characters. There is the clean visual style. To pick just one reason would be next to impossible, and in the end it doesn't matter. The show's entertaining, and that's all there is to it.
I got into the series in spite of my preconceived notions, and I'm glad I did. But of course the question remains: Can I bypass my preconceived notions again? Can I allow myself the opportunity to enjoy another show that I otherwise would not have given the time of day? Can I enjoy another thinly veiled toy-marketing program directed at eight-year-old girls? Or is this something that I'll only allow from My Little Pony?
Well, the answer to that is, 'yes,' 'yes,' 'yes,' and 'no.' I can bypass my preconceived notions, and earlier this week, I did. For you see there's another Hasbro property that's been recently rebooted in cartoon form. Not about magical ponies, but a random assortment of animals. Allow me to tell you about the new series of Littlest Pet Shop .
Oh, and just a quick preview: It's good.
I guess I can't be too surprised. Most of the credit on My Little Pony goes to the writing staff, and it just so happens a few of them happened to cross over. It's also animated by DHX Vancouver, the same guys who do MLP.
Yes, once again, it's directed toward little girls, and the toys it markets actually happen to be right next to the ponies in the toy isle. But why would I let that stop me!?
Our main character is Blythe Baxter. A young teenage girl who is plucked from suburbia to live in Downtown City, because apparently only so many shows are allowed to take place in New York.
She's raised solely by her father, Roger, a recently promoted and highly eccentric airline pilot. His promotion necessitated their move to Downtown City; which makes little sense, since I'm pretty sure there are no airports in any densely packed metropolis. You see, in those cities, airports tend to be a very bad idea since there tend to be large buildings that planes can crash into. I remember that screwed me over quite a bit once when I was playing SimCity 2000. Turns out you shouldn't put a dense commercial district in front of an airport runway.
Anyway, Blythe's new home is at the top floor of a building which has a simple store front on ground level. And oddly enough, the store can be accessed quite easily through the dumbwaiter in her bedroom.
This is the titular 'Littlest Pet Shop' owned by Mrs. Twombly, a sweet grey-haired old lady with enough optimism to put Pinkie Pie to shame. She's also highly eccentric.
Making up the rest of our supporting cast, we have Blythe's trio of best friends: Jasper, Sue and Youngmee; and the stereotypical mean girls of her school: Whittany and Brittany Biskit.
And rounding out the main cast, we have Zoe, Vinnie, Penny, Pepper, Sunil, Minka, and Russell, the shop's semi-permanent residents who Blythe converses with on a daily basis.
Oh, and Blythe can talk to animals… Did I not mention that!?
That's right, thanks to superhero logic, after being hit in the head by a radioactive Frisbee, Blythe Baxter can understand the language of domesticated animals.
Well, at least it's a step up from getting struck by lighting and suddenly being able to read the minds of human females. Wow, that was a shit movie.
Among Blythe's other powers: Superior mechanical genius, severe inner-ear problems that manifest every time she tries to do anything physical, and the uncanny ability to fail at everything except fashion.
Ah, yes, fashion. Blythe is an amateur fashion designer. As a result, she is a very unique cartoon character since her outfit changes from episode to episode. Sometimes she'll even wear multiple outfits in the same episode. I bring this up because typically cartoon characters have, at most, one or two outfits to simplify animation. Having multiple outfits means each one has to be individually designed and animated. With a single outfit, the animators can reuse a lot of assets, which makes their jobs a hell of a lot easier. But with Blythe, they don't do that, and it's likely because such a decision would actually be counter to the established character.
Even her hairstyle changes, sometimes quite drastically. I don't know how this girl manages to go from having bangs, to no bangs, to bangs again. I'm pretty sure hair doesn't work like that. Unless she also gained hair growth powers.
Anyway, fashion. Blythe makes and designs clothes for both humans and animals, using her four-legged friends as both impromptu models and muses. Said clothes are sold at the Littlest Pet Shop, and during the premiere episode, we find it's her designs that turn the store from 'going out of business,' to 'booming so much they need to hire extra people.' So she starts working there immediately as a clerk and all-around animal caretaker.
Blythe is a really cool character. She has high intelligence, a strong moral compass, and an ambitious outlook. She's someone little kids can definitely look up to. But she's also in her early teens, which comes with its own problems.
I'm one of those guys who hated high school, so it sorta comes as a surprise to me that I enjoy seeing a show that takes place during the same time in a character's life. It might have something to do with the fact that these characters, for the most part, don't have a high school life that's ideal. Things don't always go Blythe's way. Especially when the Biskits are involved. Even her friends have a tendency to pester her, like in episode seven, when Sue begins to stalk Blythe in a very creepy fashion. I'm glad she found a way to resolve the situation, before Sue decided to murder Blythe and make a suit out of her skin.
I'll compare it to the shows I watched as a kid. Where things often went exactly as the characters wanted. At the end of the day, Zack Morris ( Saved by the Bell ) rarely got in trouble despite his frequent delinquency. He was best friends with the principal. Mr. Belding was practically begging for Zack's approval. Once, when I said I considered my math teacher a friend, since we got along so well, I was told that was 'inappropriate.' So yeah, seeing things not always go their way, is what saves the show from being poisoned by the high school setting. It's also probably the same reason I like My Life as a Teenage Robot so much. I still need to do a write-up on that show.
So Blythe appears to be perfect in every way. Yes, she's super smart, as was proven in the third episode when she appeared to have constructed a holographic projector from a bunch of scrap metal. She also built a skateboard in a matter of seconds from some pieces of trash. But she keeps on wiping out in every episode. Things often don't go her way. However, that's not really a character flaw, is it? It's just the situation. But Blythe has no physical abilities. She's the designated intelligence. And that's all she is. Much like Twilight Sparkle, from My Little Pony. Except Twilight has god-like powers, and Blythe can just talk to animals.
The most athletic she's ever been was in the most recent episode, when she caught up with a runaway truck on a child's bike. Impressive, but we can credit that to the efforts of the pets trying to slow it down, dumb luck, and pure adrenaline.
Then we also have the regular teenage angst, like having to deal with boys, grades, and mean girls. But that's actually a rare thing in this show, so I kinda like it. I know this may sound weird, but the ridiculous teenage angst is, in my mind, a good thing… as long as it's done in moderation. If every episode featured teenage angst, I'd quickly grow tired of it. However if no episode even brought it up, it'd feel like they were avoiding it. But when you're a teenager, this kinda thing happens. It comes up. So if you have a teenage character, this has to come up. They have to deal with their own sexual frustrations, and social anxiety. If they didn't, they'd just be cardboard cut-outs or boring caricatures.
It actually kinda bothers me that My Little Pony never had any sort of hint at romance with the main characters. Okay, there was Rarity and Blueblood. But that was one episode, and I keep getting the feeling that they're avoiding the issue. Why is Rarity the only one who's interested in stallions? Is she the only one who's gone through puberty? Were the others fixed? I guess that could make sense. Some law in Equestria could require fillies to undergo surgical sterilization to stabilize their monogamous social order given the awkward gender ratio, but there's some type of lottery where one-in-six get a reprieve.
Alright, enough ponies. I don't want to compare this show to My Little Pony, but it's just way too easy. I'm gonna move on.
One thing that keeps pulling me out of the show though, is Blythe's voice. No criticism to the actor, but on occasion I can clearly hear the voice of Rainbow Dash sneak through. Not even slightly, but clearly and distinctly. This is actually because they share the save VA, Ashleigh Ball. One would think she'd vary her voice more frequently, but I guess there's only so many ways one can do that, so you're bound to recycle. Plus, I only noticed because I'm a fan of My Little Pony. If I wasn't, I probably wouldn't have given it a second thought.
…I brought up ponies again, didn't I? Moving on!!!
One thing that bugs me about Blythe is this odd verbal quirk of hers to occasionally speak in chat acronyms. It makes sense to do that in text messages because space can be a premium and simple acronyms can cut down on valuable milliseconds. But verbally, the individual letters can take longer to say than the word they represent. Plus, she often has to explain the meaning, making the whole thing redundant and confusing. A fact that Twombly eloquently points out in the fifth episode.
Blythe is also gainfully employed, and I have an intense jealousy of that. She works at the Littlest Pet Shop, designing clothes, stocking shelves, and taking care of the animals.
Ah, yes, the animals. This is the oddest part about the show. Our four-legged cast members spend most, if not all, of their time at the store. But they're not product. That threw me off at first. You see, it appears that the Littlest Pet Shop actually doesn't sell pets, but pet supplies, since we never see any pets for sale. If they do sell pets, they appear to be hidden. There was a fish and turtle, but they're not part of the main cast, and we only see them once.
Every member of the main cast is already owned by someone, but they spend their days at the store in some type of day camp. I don't see why. In my experience, pets tend to be fine staying at home alone all day. They don't need to go to a day camp! However, I've only had cats, so it might be different for other animals. But still, why would anyone pay for that? I guess the price is so cheap, most pet owners can't resist, and food is provided so… Why not!? If they enjoy it, and it gets them to socialize, it's probably a good thing. Higgs knows it would have helped Gizmo, the anti-social prat I call my cat. But I still love him.
Now, I mentioned that Blythe is responsible for the current success of the Littlest Pet Shop. Well, it just so happens the reason she tried to save the place is because the pets begged her to. Why? Well, if it did close down, they would be sent to the day camp at Largest Ever Pet Shop, a big box pet supply retailer.
I have no problem with big box stores. After all, they wouldn't be so big if they didn't know what they were doing. Success isn't a bad thing. However that being said, the pets have a very good reason to avoid the place. It's a shit day camp! The animals are locked in plexiglass cages and are not allowed to socialize. Obviously they're provided food, but that's why they invented automated pet feeders.
I kinda find this a bit annoying, since in my hometown we do have a big box pet supply retailer called PetSmart. They actually do sell pets and I remember talking to one of the clerks once who said they let the animals run free in the store for a while after closing. Also, the cages (or at least the cat cages) are designed to let the pets roam around and visit their neighbours.
However, at Largest Ever Pet Shop, the pets are left in what are functionally storage lockers. I find it hard to believe either the employees or the pet owners would be okay with that. People working retail aren't mindless drones you know. In fact, forget Largest Ever Pet Shop. It seems like they'd be better off at home.
But, even then, the pets wouldn't be allowed to socialize from their homes. So regardless, even without the threat of Largest Ever Pet Shop they still have a reason to want Littlest Pet Shop to stay open. If it did close, it's unlikely they'd ever see their friends again. That's kinda sad when you think about it.
So let's look at this group of inter-species friends, and see what exactly their deal is.
Zoe Trent is our designated Twilight Sparkle, the de facto main character. Yes, Blythe is the main character, but Zoe a close second since, out of all the animal characters, she has the most screen presence.
For starters, she's a dog. I don't like dogs. But I do like Zoe. She's a self-confessed diva, with a passion for singing. Unfortunately, every human character minus one only hears barking whenever she busts out her vocal chops. They never get to appreciate her talent. So sad.
She's also vain as hell, which to me is a personality trait that would fit better on a cat. She's what many might describe as a fashion victim, but she does know what she likes, and doesn't appear to follow trends. She has her beret and she's sticking with it.
Her ego is also immense, revealed when she crosses paths with Madame Pom, her primary rival in modelling. Even… years (?) later, she still holds a grudge against the dog for winning a competition.
Zoe's also a bit of a romantic, revealed when she joins Blythe on her quest to return some keys to a cute boy, who they chase all over town because he's apparently oblivious to the fact that he lost his keys. Find someone else Blythe, preferably someone with a brain.
Zoe's also enthusiastic and panicky, and once confused her sister, Gail, with a similarly coloured male dog. So she's a bit dense too.
(Also, regarding Gail. She sounds exactly like Rarity, and yes this is mostly because they also have the same voice actor, and everything else I said about Blythe and Rainbow Dash.)
I can't tell if Zoe's among my favourite characters, but she certainly has a presence, and is very hard to forget.
Next we have Vinnie Terrio, the dancing gecko. You know geckos, they're the lizards that can climb exactly anything. They can climb pane glass.
Anyway, Vinnie has a passion for dancing. We're told in the first episode that he's not very bright, but I've never seen him act especially stupid. This might be because he's well aware of his own intellectual inadequacies, and never lets it get the better of him. No one will notice you're stupid, if you don't try to be smart.
As for the guy's dancing skills… I don't really know if he's any good. I'm hardly an expert, but I did spend a year with a professional dancing troupe, and I did learn quite a bit. He seems to have the dancing chops. Especially in the premiere when he gives his salute to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, dressed in a white suit, fedora and a single rhinestone glove. But it's possible he tends to bite off more than he can chew, since he also wipes out quite a bit. I guess when you have a passion for dancing, you're going to try to push your limits, and occasionally crash and burn.
He also has a bit of an ego. After a parrot insults his dancing skills, he suddenly develops a grudge against the bird, and becomes obsessed with proving the parrot to be a fraud. Which he does, so I kinda respect that.
If nothing else, Vinnie's a really cool guy, and a fun character. However his nadir is when, after getting rejected by the judges of a dancing contest on reality TV, he falls into a state of depression, and abandons Blythe at the moment she needs him the most. But it's quickly followed up by one of his finest moments, as the lizard meets up with a group of reptilian hip-hop street dancers. He gets a shot of liquid self-esteem (metaphorically! I want to be clear: He didn't take drugs!), and rushes back to help his best human friend.
I really like Vinnie.
Penny Ling is essentially Fluttershy, but less timid. A small giant panda (seriously?), she's elegant and graceful. A natural gymnast.
She's hyper-sensitive, and caring. She also seems to be the most dependable of the group, never letting anyone down. Like the time Blythe and the three other females ended up getting trapped in the dumbwaiter connecting her room to the shop, leaving Penny alone to find help. Which she got by crossing treacherous paths to recruit her male companions, before returning to enact her master plan.
She's very sweet and kind, and possibly well read, since she knew who Cyrano de Bergerac was. And she seems to have some major problems with anger, since a minor misunderstanding with Blythe causes her to create some real damage in the shop, even tearing a large easy chair in half.
She's also highly empathetic, being the first to notice when Pepper's new Rickles-esque comedy routine is likely to offend some animals. Then, eventually, it does start to offend every animal. I guess the real trick to insult comedy is to know what the line is.
Pepper Clark, a skunk. Her specialty: comedy! Which is very appropriate on this show.
At first glance she reminded me of Ellen DeGeneres. Though on second glance, I'm not sure exactly why. It might have to do with their voices and general demeanor, and the fact that their both comedians. But that's it.
She actually acts a bit like Pinkie Pie, only much calmer, stopping at nothing to get a laugh out of her friends. She's also very stubborn, and headstrong. Which can create conflict with the other animals.
This actually comes to a head when she notices her prop gags aren't having the same effect they once did, so she turns to insult comedy, as I mentioned earlier, but when the others stop laughing at her jokes, she refuses to acknowledge that she's gone too far until she makes Penny cry. Yeah, that's the perfect time to stop, when it's too late.
She's also a skunk, and we know what that means right? Well thankfully, her odour isn't perpetual but based on her emotions. When she gets nervous or scared, she releases the traditional skunk odour, which makes sense since that odour is actually a defence mechanism. However when she's happy, she releases a pleasant smell: Peppermint. I don't think skunks work like that, but it would be nice if they did. And obviously she can release a burst of weaponized stink from the tip of her tail, since if it was anatomically accurate the censors would have a conniption. But she also has terrible aim, and limited ammunition, which sorta kills the threat.
Unfortunately, I can't really find anything interesting about this character. But she has a lot of potential. I just think she hasn't been given an appropriate opportunity to truly shine.
Next we have Indian stereotype, Sunil Nevla, the Mongoose. For those not in the know, mongooses are well-known for their ability to combat venomous snakes. Apparently they are natural enemies. This is partially due to the mongoose's natural immunity to most snake venoms. It makes me worry for the episode when Twombly introduces a new day camper: a friendly snake named Chester.
Yes, Sunil hates snakes, specifically Cobras. Which… worries me.
Yes, it makes sense since they are natural enemies. But in the context of the show, I worry a bit. Since these characters are fully fleshed out and sentient, the fact that we have a character who simply hates a particular group of sentient creatures because of how they were born… well… I shouldn't have to explain why this is bad.
But like I said, it could lead to an episode where Sunil has to repress his baser instincts and learn to get along with a snake. Tolerance!
Sunil is a magician, and damn is he a good one. Though I'm not sure exactly what the original plans were for Sunil's skills. In the first episode we see him use an umbrella in an impromptu disappearing act. Which obviously takes some skills, but we all know that's not real magic. Like all magicians, he's faking.
However, in episodes eight and thirteen, we see Sunil actually use real magic, and not trickery. He makes psychic predictions, and does a disappearing act, teleporting Penny down the street, and later on he magically switches places with another mongoose across town. But I get the feeling that this wasn't the original intention.
The show is grounded in reality quite a bit. There is a slight sci-fi feel, what with the holographic projector and Blythe's superpowers. But otherwise, we never really see any magic or fantasy elements at all… except for Sunil's magic powers.
I just wish I'd get to see one animated comedy show that didn't feel the need to bring in magic.
Oh, and there was also the fourth episode when we see his powers of hypnotism, but I can't tell if that's magic, or just something mongooses do. Probably the former.
So superpowers aside, Sunil is a very funny character. He's more timid than Fluttershy; a natural coward, unless you mention cobras; and he's incredibly honest and a bit self-effacing. Which doesn't mesh well with his performing talents.
I mentioned earlier that he has psychic powers. Well in the episode that reveals just that, he keeps insisting that he doesn't have powers, even though his visions and predictions turn out pretty damn accurate, even if they don't know it. While trying to track down Blythe, he has a vision of a lion, which leads them to the zoo. But what he really saw was a lion statue, like the one in front of the public library that Blythe was at. So yes, his predictions were solid, but he refuses to believe it, even though everyone else does. Think of Feeling Pinkie Keen inside out.
But my inner skeptic feels obliged to mention that, from an outside perspective, he'd have to do better than that to prove he has psychic powers. Most of his predictions, as he explained them, didn't pan out, and those that did could be written off as coincidence. But considering his powers are real, he wouldn't have to try hard to prove it.
He also has a bit of a self-esteem problem, and a need to be validated. As we learn when the pets appear disinterested in his magical skills, even after he masters teleportation. He then falls into a state of bitter resentment and pulls off a Prince and Pauper scam with a famous Bollywood star, who's also a Mongoose (don't know how that works).
Of course they learn to appreciate him once they learn the movie star is an idiot who claims he wants to get away from all the fame and attention, yet insists they wait on him paw and foot. Though, I'm not sure it works that way. Just because another Mongoose is a pain in the ass, they decide Sunil's magical skills are amazing!? Or was it just because he teleported a second time!? That's ridiculous! His skills were always amazing you dolts! Ugh…
Though it's possible they just learned to appreciate his talents once he diva'd out and left them alone with the moron. Though that doesn't send a good message either.
So I like Sunil. He's fun.
Speaking of fun. Next we have Minka Mark. Spider monkey, and painter. She's the only non-performing artist in the group, and true to her species, she's always running around like a maniac. So Minka's a bit like Pinkie Pie; hyper, unfocused, and eccentric.
There isn't really much to say about her. Like Pepper, she hasn't really gotten a good opportunity to shine yet. Give it time though.
I can't say Minka's on my favourites list, but she does have some interesting quirks. She's claustrophobic, likely because she's a spider monkey. She's quite grabby, again, it's probably because she's a spider monkey. And she is a very talented artist, at least according to one art critic.
We learn this during the third episode, and it causes Minka to fantasize about being a big-time artist with Andy Warhol's hairstyle. She's at an art show attended exclusively by pets, and Blythe, where everyone admires her work. But back in reality, it also causes the other pets to demand a cut. Anyway, we also discover she has a tendency to crack under pressure, as the pets demand more art and she suddenly has a mental break.
So she doesn't handle stress well either. I can sympathize. I used to avoid it like the plague. Turns out it's the wrong approach.
Minka's also a very fast thinker. She saved the gang as they were trapped in the dumbwaiter hurtling toward the ground by using a simple comb as a makeshift emergency brake. She also saves Blythe's reputation with her art skills by covering up a disastrous grooming attempt on Zoe.
She's ditsy, she's not stupid.
And last but certainly not least, we have my personal favourite character: Russell Ferguson, hedgehog, all-around intellectual, and the only non-artist of the group.
He's basically the group's Twilight Sparkle, always coming up with the standard nerd solution.
He has the innate ability to come up with complex plans, but often overlooks simpler solutions and minute details, such as a store's laser security grid only being active at night.
He's highly organized and a bit uptight, which causes him much annoyance in the seventh episode when the other pets try to get him to lighten up. Of course he does, changing his name to Fun Russell and throwing on a green Hawaiian shirt.
Russell goes completely nuts, messing up the place and not giving a shit about cleaning it up, losing all inhibitions. He basically reaches new level of apathy. But all the other pets are fine with it, until they suddenly need the old Russell back so they can use his unique skill-set to find a missing pig.
I guess they learn not to make fun of him for being serious anymore.
Of course, despite his serious nature, he doesn't have the best judgement skills, as we learn when his intellectualism gets the better of him, and he decides to stow away in Blythe's backpack so he can join her in her quest for knowledge. However this also means he's in big trouble from Twombly, since he's not allowed to leave the store.
I actually find that odd since the group collectively leaves the store quite often without a care, usually accompanied by Blythe.
Also, animals aren't allowed at school. So when the little guy is spotted by the janitor, hilarity ensues. It's also revealed that Russell's cousins with Sonic.
Anywho, I really like Russell, because he's also the sanest member of the group. A voice of true reason. Which is aptly demonstrated in the last episode when he tries to save Blythe's reputation by filming a reenactment of an incident they caused, but she got blamed for.
The others start showing off, but Russell tries to get them to focus on the task at hand, which isn't easy.
I guess I just have an appreciation for sanity.
Next, we have our supporting cast of humans, which I shall muscle through without a segue.
Sue Patterson is the jock, and Blythe's creepy former stalker. I'm still not sure what to make of that episode.
Youngmee Song is the Asian stereotype and mathlete. She works for her aunt at Sweet Delights, the candy store beside Littlest Pet Shop, and I assume an upcoming product-line from Hasbro. She's also very smart and has a promising future as a psychiatrist or espionage agent, given the events of episode six.
Then there's Jasper Jones… the boy.
Moving on we have the Biskit twins who are egotistical, self-centred morons. We meet them in the first episode when they invite Blythe to go shopping, but her rejection causes them to develop a permanent and irrational grudge against her.
But oddly enough, we also learn in episode eleven that the one with white hair has prodigious math skills. But she can't read standard mathematical notation unless it's translated by her sister, the one with black hair, into shopping language.
It's the oddest thing I've ever seen.
Then there's their father, who runs Largest Ever Pet Shop. Yeah, that's it. Moving on.
Next there's Roger, the eccentric airline pilot. He's also a terrible driver, as we learn in the premiere when he's oblivious to the fact that he's driving on the sidewalk. I'd love to know what airline he works for, so I can avoid it like the plague.
Next, we have Twombly, the owner of Littlest Pet Shop. She's a bit of an eccentric, as I already mentioned. But I never explained how, did I? Well, for starters, she collects antique doorknobs. I honestly don't get it.
She also has a tendency to, on occasion, completely lose her mind cleaning the shop. This is probably some weird form of OCD that turns on and off. It comes to a head when she runs out of her chosen brand of cleanser and runs amok throughout the city trying to find another bottle, terrorizing the citizens.
Then there's Youngmee's aunt Christie, the Bluetooth-wearing multi-tasking wonder who owns Sweet Delights. We first see her in the premiere, asking when the shop will finally close so she can replace it with a sweet shoppe. I find it odd she eventually finds a store front in the adjacent building. What are the odds!? Best guess, the character was never intended to make a second appearance, but someone liked her enough to bring her back as a recurring character.
It was also probably not intended for her to be related to Youngmee. But I like that she is.
And since we're on the sweet shoppe. It's introduction coincided with two new animal characters: Buttercream Sundae, a rabbit; and Sugar Sprinkles, a cat. Though I don't know how frequently we'll see them in future episodes.
I don't know what to say about these characters. There's something wrong with them. I mean more so than the other animal characters. Browsing the internet, I happened to find a fan theory that fits too well to not be true: They're on drugs.
Buttercream is way too cheery and outgoing, it kinda disturbs me. She also has this weird quirk/running gag. She talks gibberish, than someone says, "What?" She responds with, "What?" Then her ears twist around each other, she rapidly stomps her left foot, and exhales deeply with a huge smile, as if she just came.
It's the second oddest thing I've ever seen.
Anyway, my point is, that's not sugar she's eating.
Then there's Sugar Sprinkles, who apparently stole Spitfire's voice. (Again, same voice actor, blah blah blah.) Except Sugar talks a lot slower. She lives in the Sweet Delights delivery truck, in the candy sprinkles bin. Yeah, that's not a heath code violation. Though given her demeanor, I'm more worried about the actual composition of those sprinkles.
She rambles quite a bit and has a dangerous level of aloofness. She also doesn't seem to care that she has sprinkles caught in her hair, and for some reason takes twelve full seconds to react when Vinnie steps on her tail. Given her demeanor, it's as if she doesn't even notice she's located where the events are taking place, since she never reacts to anything except pain.
Anyway, my point is, the cupcakes aren't the only things that are baked.
Nonetheless, I hope she sticks around, since the cast is in dire need of a feline element.
But of course, they'd probably only be allowed one cat at a time, for marketing purposes.
I'm not sure how odd I should find it that there's only one of each animal in the main cast, but it does result in an interesting phenomenon. You see, like any quality program, Littlest Pet Shop has already developed a significant following. And as I've mentioned before, "One of the biggest activities among major fan communities is 'shipping.' That is, the pairing of two characters in a relationship." Littlest Pet Shop is no exception.
The majority-female cast in My Little Pony resulted in primarily homosexual, or 'slash' pairings. And similarly, the structure of the cast in Littlest Pet Shop, has resulted almost exclusively in inter-species pairings. I hate to break it to you, but that's actually not possible. There's no way a hedgehog would hook up with a spider monkey. Hormones don't work that way.
I'll buy them remaining friends, but sexual attraction? Yeah, not possible.
I know someone will mention the fact that I continually ship Spike with every female pony on the show. But I'll remind you that Spike's a dragon, and in ancient mythology, dragons could breed with anything that had a hole.
Then again, in the context of the show, they are sentient creatures. So, perhaps it would work. Among sentient creatures, it's not simply about hormones and breeding anymore, but love. At least, that's what drove the idea of inter-species breeding in Star Trek. But imagine what the kids would look like.
One final note, the music. There have been a few fantasy musical numbers, which are cool. I know I've said I've never been a fan of musical numbers, but I can buy it in the realm of fantasy. Now, I have a few favourites. First, "If You're a Guy" where Sunil's impromptu lyrics fail to rhyme with the rest of the song. Which kinda makes sense if they never rehearsed it.
Next, there's the first major musical number, "The Littlest Pet Shop Pets," where Zoe discovers Blythe's ability, and responds by introducing her to the others. Blythe reacts accordingly, by slowly backing out of the room.
Finally, and this might come as a surprise, the theme song. I don't know why, but I really like the Littlest Pet Shop theme song. After a bit of research, I found that the song follows the same melody as the theme song from the last generation. But the lyrics of that version made me want to vomit. So we'll give the credit to Daniel Ingram for this version's amazing lyrics. You might recognize the name from My Little Pony as well. He's quite prolific.
In contrast, I actually never liked the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic theme tune. It just never sounded good to me.
On that note. I think it's time for a final verdict. How does Littlest Pet Shop compare to its elder half-sister, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic?
Do we have to do this? Do we have to compare these two series? Can't they each be held up on their own merits?
Oh, yes, they can. Still, it's fun to judge these kinds of things side-by-side. And the thing is, I honestly think Littlest Pet Shop is the better program.
I know! I was surprised too! Though it doesn't help that the latest season of My Little Pony was pretty crap.
Why do I like Littlest Pet Shop more? I'm not sure. Could be because it feels more real. Feels more grounded. Yes, I know animals can't talk, shut up. But it still takes place on Earth, with human characters, and not a magical fantasy world with dragons and unicorns. I have nothing against the fantasy world, I just like the real world much more.
And magical mongooses aside, Littlest Pet Shop feels realistic, or at least much more plausible. At least as plausible as the Flash, or Spider-Man.
But most importantly, Littlest Pet Shop is better than My Little Pony, because I can virtually guarantee we will never see an episode where Zoe grows wings for no logical reason, as awesome as that would be.
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Recent 'animal attacks' in Shiver Cove have everyone on edge, but only Sandi and her friends realize the connection to an evil, creature they call 'The Beast'.
Unlike some of her supernatural friends, Sandi is just a regular girl and she hates it. After failed months of trying to become a psychic medium, she decides to go in another direction. Secretly, Sandi begins to learn about magic.
When she discovers the concept of vision quests it seems like the perfect way to safely learn more about 'The Beast', although nothing ever goes smoothly in Shiver Cove.
The vision quest ends with Sandi in the hospital, leaving her explaining how she didn't try to kill herself. Desperately she attempts to piece together any useful information from the vision.
Sandi pulls herself together just as the psychic side effects of her near-death experience begin to haunt her. Could her newfound abilities help in their quest to stop 'The Beast' or will she have to step away to protect the ones she loves?


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The Jackery 1500 Explorer Explorer is safe to use. It comes with a high-quality Battery Management System. It also has a one-button interface. The Jackery 1500 Explorer includes an upgraded MPPT solar regulator, called Solarpeak Technology. This optimizes input and extracts sunlight under all conditions. This technology reduces the time needed for solar recharging. Hence, the Jackery 1500 is the right choice for outdoor activities.
The Jackery Explorer 1500 is portable power station that can replace three standard outlets. This device also has USB ports to charge smartphones. Its battery capacity can supply enough power for a small office. Pure sine-wave technology guarantees a high quality output that is comparable to the power grid. Small businesses will find the battery capacity and inverter power sufficient. The Jackery Explorer 1500 has an enhanced user interface that addresses previous flaws. It also supports higher input voltage, making the Jackery Explorer 1500 an ideal portable power source.
Another feature of the Explorer 1500 is the fast-charging capacity. The Explorer 1500 can be fully recharged in around 13 hours with two SolarSaga 100W panels. You can also charge the battery faster by using two Jackery AC power converters. It takes just four hours to charge the Explorer 1500 up to 80% capacity using two AC power adapters. In contrast, charging the Explorer 1500 with a single AC power adapter will take about six hours to fully charge it.
The Jackery Explorer 240 portable solar charger is one of today's most popular. The maximum continuous output is 200 Watts. A fully charged Jackery Explorer 250/240 can run a 100W device up to four hours. A typical mobile battery can last between 2.5 and 3 hours. To charge a mobile battery, you can use a Jackery 250/250 to increase its life expectancy by 20-25 times.
This portable power station also works as an external power supply for smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The inverter technology and battery management system deliver balanced power to your devices. The Jackery 240 motor is very quiet so you can use it indoors with no concern about the air quality. It's impressive in capacity and offers a lot of flexibility to meet your needs. It can also be used to convert solar energy into useful power for your gadgets.
The Jackery Explorer 240 is a versatile product, and it works great for tailgaters, campers, and emergency preparedness. It includes a 12V car outlet, two USB plugs, and a 110V AC socket. While it may not be waterproof, it is completely silent and has zero emissions. It also comes with a solar panel that can be purchased separately for about $200. The panels are not waterproof.
The Jackery Explorer 240 has ample space in its battery compartments. This is great for cooling, but the 300 version has more wattage and a larger battery. It is quite heavy for a portable power source, and it weighs in at six pounds. While its portability is another selling point, it is an excellent choice for travelers. This charger will work well as long as you are aware of its limitations.
The Jackery Explorer 240 portable solar panel can be recharged using a wall outlet, car outlet or solar panel. The Jackery Explorer 240 has an MPPT controller that can be used to manage the power output of portable devices. For those who need more power, the Jackery Explorer 500 or Sungzu 1000 Watts will suffice. The Jackery Explorer 240 makes a great camping purchase for those on a budget.
The power-to-size ratio is important. A device that measures higher Watts can run on more power. You need to ensure the power-to size ratio is right for your needs. The Jackery Explorer 240's surge power rating is 230W. That's pretty impressive, but it's only a short time compared to the power output of a standard household appliance.
We will be reviewing the Jackery Explorer 300's charging capabilities as well as battery life in this Jackery Explorer 300 review. The battery life is great, charging devices such as smartphones and laptops up to 125W for 30 charges, and drones up to six charges. This portable battery can last most people for at least a weekend. The device should be charged at 70% to 90%, which is sufficient for most people's needs.
Any USB-C PD charger will charge the Jackery Explorer 300's lithium-ion battery. The charging time will take longer if the charger is slower. Charging takes approximately 5.5 hours. This is significantly longer than the average time for this category. Keep in mind, however, that power stations can only charge at 80% to protect the batteries. Battery life can be drastically reduced if you charge below 20%. It's recommended to use a power supply with a higher power rating than Jackery Explorer 300.
The Jackery Explorer is an excellent choice if you are looking for a portable power source capable of running a variety electronic devices. The Jackery Explorer can produce up to 300W pure sine wave electricity using a 293Wh lithium battery. While this might not be enough for a whole house, it's plenty for small appliances such as a toaster. Its power rating is enough to run a laptop or tablet, but you won't need much more.
Fortunately, the Jackery Explorer 300's recharge time is surprisingly good for such a small device. The Explorer 300 can be charged using a good PD USBC-C charger in less than two hours. This is quite impressive considering the time it takes to charge smartphones. The battery's life span is impressive, but the charger's cost is outrageous. The battery cannot be removed.
The Jackery Explorer 300 has been a pioneer in the industry of portable power. Its stylish design supports up to six devices. Its 300 watts of output are enough to power most smartphones and tablets. Another advantage is its portability and ease of usage. Its sleek design makes it easy-to-carry and portable. The Jackery Explorer 300 is a great option if you're in search of a portable, solar power station that can charge multiple devices.
The power station can charge your devices and allow you to recharge them even if you aren't connected to the grid. The device isn't ideal for hiking and remote jobsites but it's still useful if the need to charge your battery while on the move. It can be used wherever power outlets and extension cords are not available. It runs silently so it's almost impossible to hear. The Jackery Explorer 300 is not without its many advantages. However, it does have some drawbacks.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station is quiet, versatile, and affordable. It can provide clean power for your campsite. It is compatible with solar panels and completely silent. This Jackery portable powerstation review will discuss the pros and cons of the product. This review is based upon my personal experience with the Jackery portable powerstation. It is highly recommended.
The Explorer 1000 portable battery power station comes with solar panels and a battery. It can be expanded with additional solar panels or more battery capacity, provided you have enough space. The system can be built with multiple USB Type-C ports and a flexible electrical system that allows you to add outlets as you go. It's rugged design makes it ideal to take on camping trips. However, it's easy to transport.
The Explorer 1000 has an AC adapter. It can also be used with a 12V source. It will take seven hours to charge the Explorer 1000 to 100 percent. The portable power station has a display that shows how much battery life is left. If you plan to use solar panels, you can purchase the Explorer 1000 with the SolarSaga 100 panels, which will provide up to 100W of peak power.
The power station is built with a sturdy, modern design. It is made from sturdy black plastic with grey trim. However, it lacks durability and waterproofing. It will need to be stored under cover to prevent it leaking. The resulting noise level will be lower than that of the battery-powered units, which are usually quite loud.
While the Jackery 1000 is not a "whole house" solution, it can solve your problem of running water, communication, and heat if you're desperate for it. It's a good choice for camping, but it's important to know how much you'll use it and when. A 300-watt rice cooker, for example, can drain 4% of the battery's energy in just 15 minutes.
In addition to the Jackery portable power station, the company also offers solar panels. The SolarSaga 100Watt model is compatible with solar panels and features a charging station with two USB outlets. This unit will ship within two to three business days. Delivery times vary depending on the destination. Please note that transit time is not guaranteed, and is subject to change.
The Jackery power plant can handle the solar panels' amperage. If you want to use your own solar panels, the connectors on the back of the panels must be 8 mm. An adapter cable MC4-8mm is required to ensure that your solar panels connect to the Jackery unit correctly. You can purchase this cable from Renogy. An identical cable is also available to Richsolar panels and Newpowa.
There are many Jackery portable power stations. You can choose the one that suits your needs. The Explorer 160 is great for charging mobile devices. The Explorer 1000, 1500 and 1500 are great for charging larger items. They are also compatible with solar panel. The Compact Explorer is smaller than the Explorer range and lighter. You can even purchase two or more of these units and combine them with solar panels to create the Ultimate Solar Charging station.
The Explorer 2000 Pro is the best choice for larger vehicles, jobsites, and backup power. It is not suitable to overlanders and vanlifers. The smaller units can charge from zero to eighty percent in four hours. You can charge multiple solar panels simultaneously with the power station, maximizing its charging potential. Although the Jackery Explorer 500 Pro is a good option for larger vehicles, it has limited power and may need be used in parallel.
A portable power station has many benefits. A portable power station is quiet and requires no gas. You can also use it to charge up your portable electronic devices when your RV power goes down. You'll love the Jackery Explorer 244, no matter if you're a full-time RVer, weekend warrior, or not. This unit also features an integrated battery management system that ensures that your portable power station is running smoothly even during power outages.
Its size is another advantage. At about the size of a microwave, the Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station can keep your electronics running for hours, if not days. A good thing about the Jackery Explorer 1000 is that it's quiet, so you won't have to worry about being overheated or running out of power. It's small and lightweight enough to be carried around in your backpack or car.
Another plus is the four charging ports on the Jackery Explorer 240. Each one has two USB outlets for use with multiple devices. Another benefit is its AC/DC port and the fact that the Jackery is silent. This feature is not available in all power stations but it is worth noting as some of them lack enough ports to support a laptop. A portable power station can be your best friend if your laptop is not being used.
Jackery's portable power stations are small and compact. It's quite large, but it doesn't seem bulky. The Jackery Explorer 1000 is an excellent choice for those who want something portable and lightweight but still have a lot of features they'll want. Jackery's portable power station is quiet
It is versatile
The Jackery portable power station makes a great backup plan for those who are constantly on the go. The Jackery portable power station is powered by a 240-watt lithium ion battery and can power up to four devices. Its lightweight design and push button operation make it easy to carry. The unit can charge smartphones or tablets and has an LED flashlight. The flashlight is useful for navigation and can be viewed as a novelty by some.
The Jackery portable power station has one drawback. It doesn't daisy-chain well with other power stations. This limits its use to full-time vanlife. This means it's best for short-term travel rather than full-time vanlife. The station comes with a 2-year warranty and hassle-free returns. Jackery also offers professional service that is second to none. Jackery can assist you with any problems, repairs, or replacements.
The Jackery Explorer 500 is another great option. It has many ports that can be used for most applications and can power multiple devices simultaneously. The Explorer 500 is particularly handy, since it can handle larger electronics and weighs 13 pounds. It's much more affordable than comparable models and has a handle built in, making it easy to carry. The Jackery Explorer 500 is a great option if you are looking for a portable power source for camping.
One of the greatest benefits of the Jackery portable power station is that it can charge multiple devices at the same time. This portable power station is easy to carry around and can be used to charge your smartphone, laptop, or other small electronics. The 144-watt lithium-ion battery provides enough power for most small electronic gadgets. It has an auto shut-off feature that limits its output power up to 500 watts.
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Jackery's portable power station is a great choice if you are looking for a portable power source. The Explorer is lighter and more portable than the EVO 300, which weighs seven pounds. Both power sources work with most small electronics as well as mobile devices. The Jackery Explorer 300 is also a good choice if you're looking for a smaller, more lightweight power source.
The Jackery Portable Power Station is the perfect backup source when your RV's power fails. With this power source, you can power everything in your RV and even outside. It can power a laptop computer, LED lights and other electronic devices. This device can also be used to power outdoor activities such as picnics or sports games. It doesn't need gasoline so it can be used indoors and outdoors without any noise or exhaust.
The Explorer 1000 is a great product, but it's also very easy to use. It has all the connectors, ports, and connectors that you need for your portable power source. It can be charged with its AC/DC adapters. The Explorer 1000 weighs 22 lbs, making it easy for you to carry. It comes with a flashlight as well. It's a great tool for navigation in the dark, even though some people find it too gimmicky.
The Jackery Solar Generator is portable power station that can plug into a car or wall outlet. It can also recharge using solar panels. The Jackery Solar Generator can also be used as a backup battery. These generators have a power output of 240 watts and 408 watts, respectively. You might consider purchasing a smaller generator if you are concerned about its size.
The Jackery Explorer is a portable power source that can be used outdoors. It has been designed with safety in view. It has enough power to charge small electronics and charge batteries. You can use it to charge small appliances and recharge it using optional solar panels. If you're not going to use it for a long time, you can always plug it in and let it recharge itself. It can be plugged in again and used again. In addition to its portable power, the Jackery Explorer is safe and easy to transport.
Although the Jackery 240 may not be powerful enough to replace your RV's electrical system, it is more than enough for most gadgets. It also has a USB output that allows you to charge your smartphone and laptop from anywhere outside your RV. However, it doesn't solve all your van life problems. Despite its efficiency, the Jackery 240 does not replace your main electricals and is a perfect second power source for your RV.
The Jackery solar generator, 240 watts, is compatible with 60W or 100W solar panels. It needs to be placed in the sun for hours and can only be charged if it is in good weather. It can be charged in 5.5 hours using the 100w panel or 7.5 hours using the 60W panel. This generator can be used for camping, hiking, and even on boats. You have many options, so you don't have to decide which one.
The Jackery Explorer portable power source, 240 watts, comes with a charger, an AC adapter, as well as a manual. It's designed to recharge multiple USB devices at the same time. It is not recommended to use high-wattage devices such as phones, cameras, or laptops. The Jackery Explorer 240 is not recommended for use when your device requires more power than 200W.
If you intend to use your adapter in a US campsite, you'll need one. The socket connectors used by pedestals in the USA are the same as those used for household mains. This means that you don't require an adapter if camping in the UK. But, if in doubt, you may be able to buy one here. The charging cable is only 2 meters long, which can be a problem for long trips.
The Jackery Explorer 240 pony is a one-trick pony that gives you hours of power. It is small in size but extremely durable and safe for outdoor riding. Jackery has partnered to Honda to sell identical power station under the "Honda by Jackery" label. You can get a 240 watts Jackery Explorer 240 at Amazon for only $79.
You can recharge the 240 watts Jackery Explorer 240 within 10 hours with optional solar panels (cost $200). You can also use a 12V car charger to charge your 240-watt solar generator. Although the Jackery's 240-watt output isn't waterproof, it can last several years. It emits no emissions and is completely silent. You can also check compatibility of the 240-watt power supply with your car.
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