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Q: listview item click event between fragments? My question is i have two fragments of same activity namely fragment b and fragment c . my requirement is need to pass the value from c to b.  data from c must populate listview in b my doubt is when i click the particular item on listview it should redirect to the point where the data were registered in fragment b so far what i have tried is
Fragment c:
package first.service.precision.servicefirst;

/**
 * Created by 4264 on 23-11-2015.
 */
import android.app.Fragment;
import android.app.FragmentManager;
import android.app.FragmentTransaction;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.view.LayoutInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;
import android.widget.ArrayAdapter;
import android.widget.Button;
import android.widget.Spinner;

public class NewRequirements extends Fragment {
    Add add;
    customListAdapterldrequirements customListAdapterldrequirements;

    //public static NewRequirements newInstance(Bundle bundle) {

    //     Add myFragment = new Add();
    //    myFragment.setArguments(bundle);
    //}

    // }

    @Override
    public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container,
                             Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub

        View view = inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_dialog_claim, container,
                false);
        final Button btnupdate;
        btnupdate = (Button) view.findViewById(R.id.update);
        final Spinner sbu = (Spinner) view.findViewById(R.id.sbuu);
        final ArrayAdapter<CharSequence> adaptersbu = ArrayAdapter.createFromResource(
                getActivity().getBaseContext(), R.array.newrequirements, R.layout.spinnerlayout);
        adaptersbu.setDropDownViewResource(android.R.layout.simple_spinner_dropdown_item);
        sbu.setAdapter(adaptersbu);
        final Spinner bu = (Spinner) view.findViewById(R.id.bu);
        final ArrayAdapter<CharSequence> adapterbu = ArrayAdapter.createFromResource(getActivity().getBaseContext(), R.array.newrequirements, R.layout.spinnerlayout);
        adapterbu.setDropDownViewResource(android.R.layout.simple_spinner_dropdown_item);
        bu.setAdapter(adapterbu);
        final Spinner sbuu = (Spinner) view.findViewById(R.id.sbu);
        final ArrayAdapter<CharSequence> adaptersbuu = ArrayAdapter.createFromResource(getActivity().getBaseContext(), R.array.newrequirements, R.layout.spinnerlayout);
        adaptersbuu.setDropDownViewResource(android.R.layout.simple_spinner_dropdown_item);
        sbuu.setAdapter(adaptersbuu);
        final Spinner sc = (Spinner) view.findViewById(R.id.sc);
        ArrayAdapter<CharSequence> adaptersc = ArrayAdapter.createFromResource(getActivity().getBaseContext(), R.array.newrequirements, R.layout.spinnerlayout);
        adaptersc.setDropDownViewResource(android.R.layout.simple_spinner_dropdown_item);
        sc.setAdapter(adaptersc);
        final Spinner ssc = (Spinner) view.findViewById(R.id.ssc);
        ArrayAdapter<CharSequence> adapterssc = ArrayAdapter.createFromResource
                (getActivity().getBaseContext(), R.array.newrequirements, R.layout.spinnerlayout);
        adapterssc.setDropDownViewResource(android.R.layout.simple_spinner_dropdown_item);
        ssc.setAdapter(adapterssc);
        setHasOptionsMenu(true);

        btnupdate.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
            @Override
            public void onClick(View v) {

                String str = sbu.getSelectedItem().toString();
                Bundle bundle = new Bundle();
                FragmentManager fm = getFragmentManager();
                Add add = new Add();

                // bundle.putString("yes", str);
                //    Log.i("Bundle", bundle.toString());
                //    Log.v("Add", str);
                // add.setArguments(bundle);
                Main2Activity.mystring=str;
                FragmentTransaction ft = fm.beginTransaction();
                ft.setTransition(FragmentTransaction.TRANSIT_FRAGMENT_FADE);
                ft.replace(R.id.content_frame, add, "hi");
//               customListAdapterldrequirements.notifyDataSetChanged();
                //add.lv.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
                ft.addToBackStack(null);
                ft.commit();

            }

        });
        return view;
    }

}

this is fragment b:
package first.service.precision.servicefirst;

/**
 * Created by 4264 on 23-11-2015.
 */
import android.app.Fragment;
import android.app.FragmentManager;
import android.app.FragmentTransaction;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.view.LayoutInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;
import android.widget.AdapterView;
import android.widget.ArrayAdapter;
import android.widget.Button;
import android.widget.ListView;
import android.widget.Spinner;
import android.widget.TextView;

import java.util.ArrayList;

/**
 * Created by 4264 on 16-10-2015.
 */
public  class Add extends Fragment implements View.OnClickListener
{
    private ListView lv;
 static    String  sbu;
    Add add;

    customListAdapterldrequirements cus;
    private ArrayList<LdNewsItem>ldnews;

    public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container,
                             Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        try {
            View rootView = inflater.inflate(R.layout.activity_btn_add, container, false);
            Spinner ldsource=(Spinner)rootView.findViewById(R.id.lead_source);
            ArrayAdapter<CharSequence> adapter = ArrayAdapter.createFromResource(
                    getActivity().getBaseContext(), R.array.dropbox1, R.layout.spinnerlayout);

            adapter.setDropDownViewResource(android.R.layout.simple_spinner_dropdown_item);
            ldsource.setAdapter(adapter);
            //   EditText editText=(EditText)rootView.findViewById(R.id.title);

            Spinner ldtype=(Spinner)rootView.findViewById(R.id.ldtype);
            ArrayAdapter<CharSequence> adapter1 = ArrayAdapter.createFromResource(
                    getActivity().getBaseContext(), R.array.dropbox2,R.layout.spinnerlayout);

            adapter1.setDropDownViewResource(android.R.layout.simple_spinner_dropdown_item);
            ldtype.setAdapter(adapter1);
            Spinner ldstatus=(Spinner)rootView.findViewById(R.id.ldstatus);
            TextView txt=(TextView)rootView.findViewById(R.id.spinnerTarget);
            ArrayAdapter<CharSequence> adapter2 = ArrayAdapter.createFromResource(
                    getActivity().getBaseContext(), R.array.dropbox3, R.layout.spinnerlayout);

            adapter2.setDropDownViewResource(android.R.layout.simple_selectable_list_item);
            ldstatus.setAdapter(adapter2);
            //  Bundle bundle=getArguments();
            //  String good=bundle.getString("sbu");

            Bundle bundle=getArguments();

//            sbu = getArguments().getString("yes");

            //    public boolean onTouch(View v, MotionEvent event) {
            //        return false;
            // }

            // Setting on Touch Listener for handling the touch inside ScrollView

            //});

            lv = (ListView) rootView.findViewById(R.id.ldrequirements);
//customListAdapterldrequirements customListAdapterldrequirements=new customListAdapterldrequirements(getActivity(),listContact);

            ArrayList<LdNewsItem> listContact = GetlistContact();
            lv.setAdapter( new  customListAdapterldrequirements(getActivity(), listContact));

         //   cus=new customListAdapterldrequirements(this,ldnews);
            lv.setOnItemClickListener(new AdapterView.OnItemClickListener() {
                @Override
                public void onItemClick(AdapterView<?> parent, View view, int position,
                                        long id) {
                 /*   NewRequirements newRequirements = new NewRequirements();
                    FragmentManager fm = getFragmentManager();
                    FragmentTransaction ft = fm.beginTransaction();
                    ft.setTransition(FragmentTransaction.TRANSIT_FRAGMENT_FADE);

                    //  lv.deferNotifyDataSetChanged();
                    ft.replace(R.id.content_frame, newRequirements, "hi");
                    ft.addToBackStack(null);
                    ft.commit();*/

                }
            });
      /*  lv.setOnTouchListener(new View.OnTouchListener() {
            @Override
            public boolean onTouch(View v, MotionEvent event) {
                return false;
            }

            // Setting on Touch Listener for handling the touch inside ScrollView
      //      @Override
        //    public boolean onTouch(View v, MotionEvent event) {
                // Disallow the touch request for parent scroll on touch of child view

          //      v.getParent().requestDisallowInterceptTouchEvent(true);
//
  //              return false;
    //        }
        });*/
            return rootView;

        }catch (Exception e){
            throw e;
        }
    }

    private ArrayList<LdNewsItem> GetlistContact()
    {
        ArrayList<LdNewsItem> contactlist = new ArrayList<LdNewsItem>();
        //    String str=getArguments().getString("yes");
        sbu=Main2Activity.mystring;

        //   String str="test";
        //  NewRequirements newr=new NewRequirements();
//        String yog=getArguments().getString("sbu");
//        sbu.notify();
        for(int i=1;i<=5;i++) {
            LdNewsItem    contact = new LdNewsItem();
            contact.setSbu(sbu);
            // contact.setReporterName("No matter how big your house is, how recent your car is, or how big your bank account is — our graves will always be the same size. Stay humble." + i);
            contactlist.add(contact);
//lv.setAdapter((ListAdapter) contactlist);

        }

        return contactlist;
    }

    @Override
    public void onActivityCreated(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onActivityCreated(savedInstanceState);

        Fragment fragment=null;
        setHasOptionsMenu(true);
        Button btnrequirements=(Button)getActivity().findViewById(R.id.btnrequirements);
        btnrequirements.setOnClickListener(this);
        Button btnactnt=(Button)getActivity().findViewById(R.id.btnacnt);
        btnactnt.setOnClickListener(this);
        Button btnprimary=(Button)getActivity().findViewById(R.id.btnprimary);
        btnprimary.setOnClickListener(this);
        Button btnsecondary=(Button)getActivity().findViewById(R.id.btnsecondary);
        btnsecondary.setOnClickListener(this);
    }

    @Override
    public void onClick(View v) {
        switch (v.getId()){
            case R.id.btnrequirements:
                Fragment newFragment = new NewRequirements();
                // consider using Java coding conventions (upper first char class names!!!)
                FragmentTransaction transaction = getFragmentManager().beginTransaction();
                // Replace whatever is in the fragment_container view with this fragment,
                // and add the transaction to the back stack
                transaction.replace(R.id.content_frame, newFragment);
                transaction.addToBackStack(null);
                // Commit the transaction
                transaction.commit();
                break;

            case R.id.btnacnt:
                FragmentManager fm=getFragmentManager();
                //FragmentTransaction ft=fm.beginTransaction();
                SelectAccountDialog selectAccountDialog=new SelectAccountDialog();
                selectAccountDialog.setRetainInstance(true);
                selectAccountDialog.show(fm, "fragment_name");

                //ft.addToBackStack(null);

                break;
            case R.id.btnprimary:
                FragmentManager fmm=getFragmentManager();
                // FragmentTransaction ftt=fmm.beginTransaction();
                SelectAccountDialog selectAccountDialog1=new SelectAccountDialog();
                selectAccountDialog1.setRetainInstance(true);
                selectAccountDialog1.show(fmm, "fragment_name");
                //   ftt.addToBackStack(null);
                break;
            case R.id.btnsecondary:
                FragmentManager fm2=getFragmentManager();
                //     FragmentTransaction fttt=fm2.beginTransaction();
                SelectAccountDialog selectAccountDialog2=new SelectAccountDialog();
                selectAccountDialog2.setRetainInstance(true);
                selectAccountDialog2.show(fm2,"fragment_name");
                //     fttt.addToBackStack(null);
                break;

        }

    }

}

this is my customlistadapter:
package first.service.precision.servicefirst;

/**
 * Created by 4264 on 23-11-2015.
 */
import android.content.Context;
import android.graphics.Color;
import android.view.LayoutInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;
import android.widget.BaseAdapter;
import android.widget.TextView;

import java.util.ArrayList;

/**
 * Created by 4264 on 12-11-2015.
 */
public class customListAdapterldrequirements extends BaseAdapter{

    Add add;
    private ArrayList<LdNewsItem> listData;
    private LayoutInflater layoutInflater;

    public customListAdapterldrequirements(Context context, ArrayList<LdNewsItem> listData) {
        this.listData = listData;
        layoutInflater = LayoutInflater.from(context);
    }

    @Override
    public int getCount() {

        return listData.size();
    }

    @Override
    public Object getItem(int position) {

        return listData.get(position).getSbu();
    }

    @Override
    public long getItemId(int position) {
        return position;
    }

    public View getView(int position, View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {
        ViewHolder holder;

        View mview = convertView;

        // convertView.setBackgroundColor(Color.parseColor("#E5E5E5"));

        if (convertView == null) {
            convertView = layoutInflater.inflate(R.layout.list_ld_requirements, null);
            TextView req = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.txt);
            req.setText("Select Lead Information");
            holder = new ViewHolder();
            holder.headlineView = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.sbu);
            holder.reporterNameView = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.bu);
            holder.reportedDateView = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.sbuu);
            holder.ldstatusView = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.sc);
            holder.ldtype = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.ssc);
            holder.ldsource = (TextView) convertView.findViewById(R.id.rq);
        //    add.lv.setVisibility(View.INVISIBLE);
            convertView.setTag(holder);

        } else {
            holder = (ViewHolder) convertView.getTag();
        }
    //    add.lv.setVisibility(View.VISIBLE);
        holder.headlineView.setText("Strategic Business Unit: " + listData.get(position).getSbu());
        holder.reportedDateView.setText("Business Unit: " + listData.get(position).getSbuu());
        holder.ldstatusView.setText("Sub Business Unit: " + listData.get(position).getSc());
        holder.ldtype.setText("Service Category: " + listData.get(position).getSsc());
        holder.ldsource.setText("Service Sub Category: " + listData.get(position).getReq());

        convertView.setBackgroundColor(Color.parseColor("#E5E5E5"));

        // holder.headlineView.setText("Requirements: " +listData.get(position).getReq());

        return convertView;
    }

    static class ViewHolder {
        public TextView headlineView;
        public TextView reporterNameView;
        public TextView reportedDateView;
        public TextView ldstatusView;
        public TextView ldtype;
        public TextView ldsource;
        public TextView req;
    }
}

even after a lots of research i couldnt find a better solution ? thanks in advance

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Legendary Cream Drummer Ginger Baker Dead at 80
Chad Childers Published: October 6, 2019
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Reports surfaced this past week that Cream drummer Ginger Baker was "critically ill," and now it has been revealed that Baker has passed away at the age of 80.
A brief statement on Baker's social media page Sunday (Oct. 6) revealed, "We are very sad to say that Ginger has passed away peacefully this morning. Thank you to everyone for your kind words to us all over the past weeks."
Ginger Baker had suffered a number of health setbacks over the years. He underwent open heart surgery in 2016, also suffering swollen legs and feet after a fall that same year. Baker also claimed in 2013 that smoking had given him chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, while degenerative osteoarthritis saddled the drummer with chronic back pain.
Baker was born in Lewisham, South London in 1939. His big break as a musician came in 1966 when he founded the band Cream with Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton. Their union was brief but fruitful, as they issued four albums over a two year period, yielding such classic hits as "White Room" and "Sunshine of Your Love." Though their run was brief, their impact was massive, with the group gaining Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 1993. In 2006, the band received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award.
After Cream's run ended, Bruce was part of another well-known late '60s supergroup, continuing to play with Eric Clapton in Blind Faith. The group's other members included Traffic's Steve Winwood and Ric Grech. Together, Blind Faith released a 1969 self-titled album which generated the classic track "Can't Find My Way Home."
Post Blind Faith, Baker founded Ginger Baker's Air Force and issued a number of solo albums. He also appeared on albums from Fela Kuti, Hawkwind, Public Images LTD, Masters of Reality and others.
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Official Match Ball – 2018 World Cup Telstar 18 Soccer Ball (Football)
January 11, 2022 December 18, 2019 by Toby Pearson
"Telstar 18", the Official Match Ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaThe new Telstar 18 is a reimagining of the first Adidas FIFA World Cup match ball – 'star of television'
Adidas Soccer Reveals the Official Match Ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup
– The Telstar 18 pays homage to the first ever Adidas World Cup ball, the 1970 Telstar –
– A reinvention of the classic with a brand new panel design and the latest in ball technology –
– Features an innovative NFC chip to enable a digital consumer interaction –
– Went through extensive testing with some of the biggest national and club teams in the world including Argentina, Real Madrid and Manchester United –
MOSCOW, November 9, 2017 – Adidas Soccer has today revealed the Official Match Ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The Telstar 18 will be used by the world's best players as they seek to claim the biggest prize in soccer next summer.
The new Telstar 18 is a reimagining of the first Adidas FIFA World Cup match ball, the Telstar, which was used at the 1970 tournament in Mexico. The name of the original came from its position as the 'star of television'. The first ball to be decorated with black panels, the pattern was designed to stand out on black and white televisions, and changed soccer design forever.
The ball has a brand new carcass that retains the best of the Brazuca, the Official Match Ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while building in new technology to maximize performance.
The ball went through extensive testing to ensure it suits the needs of the best players in the world. Some of the leading national and club sides have been involved in the testing process including; Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Manchester United, Juventus, Real Madrid and Ajax. The ball was showcased for the first time by Leo Messi and a host of adidas World Cup winners including Zinedine Zidane, Kaka, Alessandro Del Piero, Xabi Alonso, and Lukas Podolsk
A progression from Official Match Balls of the past, a brand new panel design features a metallic print execution and texture graphic effect, engineered to provide performance and durability both in the stadium and on the street. Sustainability has been a key focus of the Telstar 18, with elements including re-cycled backing material and packaging.
The Telstar 18 features an embedded NFC chip – the first time it's ever been used in an Official Match Ball – making it the most innovative World Cup ball to date. The chip enables consumers to interact with the ball using a Smartphone. Upon interaction, each ball generates a unique identifier, unlocking exclusive content and information for the user. The personalized and location-aware experience displays specific details of each ball and provides access to challenges which users can enter in the run-up to the World Cup.
ROLAND ROMMLER, Category Director Soccer Hardware, said: "The original Telstar is one of the most iconic soccer balls of all time and one which changed soccer design forever, so developing the Telstar 18 while staying true to the original model was a really exciting challenge for us. The new panel structure and inclusion of an NFC chip has taken soccer innovation and design to a new level and offers both consumers and players a completely new experience. "
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To head into the studio to tape the pilot episode of The Jim Henson Hour, lots of things needed to fall into place. Script drafts for the various sketches, Jim's introductions, and the "home-base" segments were burning up the fax lines between Jerry Juhl's home in California and the production office in New York. Kirk Thatcher, who had designed several characters, was revising the storyboards for the title sequence that would introduce Jim as the host. Jim, along with all the production and creative concerns, was carefully choosing his wardrobe, finding a good hair style, and meeting with a speech coach to hone his on-camera skills. Producers Martin Baker and Larry Mirkin were setting up the facilities at VTR Studios in Toronto for the shoot, and the puppet makers were finalizing the look of the new characters that would join Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo and the others.
Each episode of The Jim Henson Hour was meant to follow a similar format: A cold open in the control room of Muppet Television would set the tone and then the music and digital collage that accompanied the theme music would come on, leading to Jim's entrance. He would set up the show, explaining the main concept and naming the guest for the first half of the show and then give audiences an idea of what would fill the second half. When the pilot version of the first episode was shot in July 1988, the guest was Bobby McFerrin and the second half of the show was The Storyteller episode "The Heartless Giant". By the time regular production started in the fall, the elements had been redistributed. Bobby McFerrin was still featured in the first half, but the second part was "Miss Piggy's Hollywood." This required a re-shoot of the introductions and wrap-arounds that bound together to two distinct parts of the program. It all eventually came together, and the episode aired on May 14, 1989.
Kirk Thatcher's design for Leon, a new member of the Muppet family for The Jim Henson Hour, 1988.
Kirk Thatcher's design for Vicki, a new member of the Muppet family for The Jim Henson Hour, 1988.
The cover of The Jim Henson Hour press kit, reflecting a punk esthetic meant to bring the Muppets into the modern era, 1989.
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Karl-Hermann Schneidewind
(U-1064)
Werner Techand
Kapitänleutnant (Crew 37b)
Born 21 Jan 1919 Danzig
Died 12 Aug 2003 (84) Norderstedt, Germany
28 Jun 1938 Seekadett
1 May 1940 Leutnant zur See
1 Apr 1942 Oberleutnant zur See
1 Jan 1945 Kapitänleutnant
U-731 3 Oct 1942 30 Nov 1943 2 patrols (110 days)
Johann Heinrich Werner Techand went through U-boat training in the first half of 1941 before joining U-135 as 1st Watch Officer (IWO) from August 1941 to July 1942. He then attended U-boat Commander School, and after U-boat construction familiarization (Baubelehrung) from Sept 1942, commissioned the new type VIIC U-boat U-731 on 3 Oct 1942.
Werner Techand was 24 years old when he took his boat out for its first patrol on 29 April 1943.
On Oct 4 1943 Techand and five of his crew were wounded in an attack by a Hudson bomber. Shortly afterwards Techand spotted convoy SC 143 and vectored in several other U-boats.
After completing two patrols Werner Techand left U-731 on 30 Nov 1943 to join the staff of the 1st Flotilla. He served in various positions there until the end of the war.
(His last name appears in many sources as Teschand (with an s), but the correct spelling is Techand.)
Almeida, Fernando. (2009). uboat.net forum
Blair, Clay. (1998). Hitler's U-boat War, vol 2
Busch, Röll. (1999). German U-boat Commanders of WWII
Patrol info for Werner Techand
1. U-731 29 Apr 1943 Kiel 12 Jun 1943 Brest Patrol 1, 45 days
2. U-731 29 Aug 1943 Brest 1 Nov 1943 Brest Patrol 2, 65 days
2 patrols, 110 days at sea


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the weather outside is
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anna and the apocalypse
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Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)
On release in 2017, it seemed like everyone and their mother found a way to watch Anna and the Apocalypse and quickly the film became regarded as one of the most unique and best modern Christmas texts. Following a teenager named Anna (Ella Hunt) who has to team up with her classmates once the zombie apocalypse hits one holiday season, Anna and the Apocalypse blends the genres of Christmas drama, zombie thriller, and movie musical. While John McPhail's feature is undeniably ambitious but on reflection doesn't quite have the capability to handle all of its moving parts.
First speaking to the positives of the film, the idea inherently for this world is fun and clever. Seeing the Christmas iconography get blended with the Zombie apocalypse iconography leads to the film's biggest laughs and moments of entertainment. There is a clear juxtaposition between the clean and happy holiday world and the much darker world of death and danger which come together nicely and work hand in hand to create something inspired and fresh. This is perhaps the best thing about these two worlds coming together, in a time where both the holiday and zombie genres have been respectfully done to death, the film provides an outlet for something new within each of these genres which is incredibly refreshing. Sure the film might not fully capitalize on the possibilities here, but the fact that it even has some of this was a clear highlight.
Sadly, instead of focusing on this dynamic the film decides to push even further and make itself a musical. This is where the film begins to get clearly out of hand. The musical scenes often come out of nowhere and slow the film down to a depressing level. Maybe it is because the songs are not that good or because they don't really mean anything to the narrative, but everytime a song would start it felt like the film simply stopped for a couple of minutes. Not only does this ruin the pacing of the film and cause its pretty short 98-minute runtime to drag considerably but it also takes the audience out of any sort of atmosphere or engagement.
The other major fault are the characters in the film. While the world is fun to be in overall, the characters range from passable to annoying to be around. All feel incredibly hollow with uninteresting gimmicks and arcs carrying them throughout the feature. The performances also leave a lot to be desired with no one truly standing out or stealing the show. Maybe it was because of how much they had to deal with when it came to bringing the various genres of the film together and to life or maybe they are just not that good of actors, either way this is a crucial piece of making these genres work and the quality within Anna and the Apocalypse is lacking.
To be fair, even past the confusing identity of the film the writing of the film is simply not that good. As mentioned, every character arc and emotional lesson within the film falls incredibly flat. The comedy itself also commits the biggest crime a comedy could commit, it isn't funny. Sure the occasional line will strike the right beat and the visual humor is fine enough, but there are so many one liners and bits of dialogue clearly meant to be hysterical only to feel bland. Between the bad humor and the unneeded songs, it is no wonder why the film feels as boring and taxing as it does when it comes to its viewing experience.
For a film with so much potential, it is hard to look at Anna and the Apocalypse as anything but a massive disappointment. There are slight moments where everything lines up and it truly feels like the film knows what it is doing only for the film to quickly lose focus and spiral out of control. The final product is neither interesting or entertaining with it being hard to point to anything the film fully accomplishes. Had the film taken a more focused and simple route, it could have at least been "good" but as is, this is an apocalypse best to stay out of.
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The thing I miss the most about America, besides my family of course, is Costco. If Israel had a superstore that sold...
By: Jacob Rupp Publish date: 12/25/2007, 19:42
The thing I miss the most about America, besides my family of course, is Costco. If Israel had a superstore that sold everything under the sun at discounted prices and in greater quantities than anywhere else, my adjustment to life in Israel would have been much smoother. After all, what could be better than two gallons of mayonnaise for less than $10.00? Costco also offers nice clothing at very reasonable prices. But since there's no proper changing room, I would often end up purchasing things that looked terrible on me. I am not a suave consumer and I never researched my purchases. And while that was unwise, the greatest moment in Jewish history, the giving of the Torah, occurred as a result of our ancestors agreeing to something before knowing what it entailed.
In Parshat Mishpatim, the Jewish people proclaim (Shemot 24:7), "Everything that God has said, we will do and we will hear!" Rashi explains that these words were proclaimed even before the Ten Commandments were given. Why didn't the Jewish people wait to hear the extent of their obligation before accepting it? It is wise to know what you're getting yourself into before agreeing to it. According to Rashi, because of this response, the Jewish people were elevated to a level of holiness unparalleled in history. By unilaterally pledging to follow the mitzvot prior to having received them, our ancestors expressed their trust in God.
Some people who misunderstand the Torah, or do not view it as Divine, label those who are mitzvah-observant as foolish, brain-washed, or hopelessly out of date with modern thinking. I know, having been there myself. While these critiques may sound like they originated on the college campus, they are as old as time. In the time of the Talmud, the seemingly blind acceptance of the mitzvot was the foundation for insults and accusations heaped against the Jewish people by the rebellious Sadducees.
Trust in God
The Gemara (Shabbos 88b) tells the story of a Sadducee who taunted Rava, saying that the Jewish people are foolish and impulsive because they "put their mouths before our ears." The Sadducee claimed that the Jews had been foolish to accept God's laws before knowing what they entailed, and that that demonstrated that the Jewish people are foolish by nature. Rava replied that the Jewish people trust God and know that He would never expect the impossible from them. At Mount Sinai, the Jews knew that God would only give His beloved nation statutes and conditions that would bring out their best. Rava proceeded to point out that because the Sadduccees were devious and corrupt, they projected their distrust on others, and as a result, they viewed the Israelites' act of perfect loyalty as foolishness.
Today, as in the times of the Sadduccees, trust in God remains a profound challenge. We can't see the effects of our actions, nor can we fathom God's wisdom in choosing the specific actions that He set aside as mitzvot. Although there are some obvious benefits to such mitzvot as Shabbat and kashrut, the true reasons remain elusive. The Torah, for example, teaches us that tefillin connect man with God, but it is impossible for us to even begin to understand how little black boxes can bind us to the Almighty. Although we cannot comprehend the mitzvot, we must choose whether or not we will keep them. How can we make such a monumental decision without perfect clarity? Through trusting that Almighty knows what is best for us.
We learn in Duties of the Heart, by Rabbi Bachaya ben Joseph ibn Pakuda, that both in religious and secular matters, the secret to success in life is trust in God. On a spiritual level, those who trust in God are rewarded with clarity. They understand their mission in life, and therefore know how to direct their energy. Yet if they rely only on themselves, defeat is certain. Life's challenges are stronger, more costly, and more complicated than anything anyone can handle on his own. In addition, chasing after wealth, fame, or the satiation of physical needs is a fruitless pursuit as total physical pleasure is ever-elusive. "Young lions are poor and hungry, but those who seek God lack nothing that is good" (Tehillim 34:11).
Rabbi Bachya ben Joseph also points out that through trust in God, one can achieve "peace of mind and tranquility of the soul." When we trust in God, we are not tempted to stray from the mitzvot since we have full confidence that God runs the world and that He will reward those who do His will. When we trust in God we have no need to fear evil because we know that what appears to be terrible is for the ultimate good. Rebbe Nachman taught that obstacles in life are not rejections but indications. The greater the obstacles we face, the greater we stand to gain in our spiritual elevation. Though our struggles may appear difficult, they only indicate that we will reach new heights because of it. Acknowledging that God runs the world doesn't mean wrapping ourselves in a false security blanket. It means understanding the world as it really is, and taking comfort in that every challenge facing us is given by the Almighty for our benefit.
Faith is Hereditary
While trust in God remains a challenge, our ancestors provided us with an invaluable tool. According to Rebbe Nachman, faith is hereditary. The Jewish soul is steeped in faith; our task is to develop and preserve that faith, rather than create it. Whenever we do an action that connects us with God, we are adding breaths of fuel to a fire of consciousnesses that our forefather's kindled at the base of Mt. Sinai. Our ancestors' faith made it possible for them to receive the Torah. Through elevating themselves to God, they granted their children the tool to unlock the meaning of life.
Perhaps my trust in Costco's clothing was a misdirected application of my ancestor's faith. And while I was stuck with pants that were too tight, when we direct our trust toward the Almighty, we find that our acquisition was not wrong, nor was it foolish for us to blindly accept those mitzvot we had not yet learned. "Buyer Beware" does not apply here. May we attempt rejoice in the mitzvot that are our birthright, our focus, and our true joy, and use them as a foundation to strengthen our trust in God.
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Despite my aversion to the horrible extreme cold, there is one thing in particular that I miss about Minnesota. Apple season! The days are crisp; the evenings are cold. The trees are dripping with all kinds of red and green sweet deliciousness. My years in Minnesota helped me master my homemade apple pie and finally learn how to make a fail-proof pie crust! Caramel apples line the shelves of nearly every country store. Mmmmm…. SO good! I knew I had to figure out how to get that amazing buttery-salty-sweet-crisp-crunchy taste in an easy to make, easy to take form so I could enjoy it camping. Let's hear it for the Caramel Apple Salad!
There's nothing that can compete with a huge crispy, sweet apple coated in gooey, sticky, salty, drippy caramel precariously perched on the end of a stick that has no business holding up all that yumminess. Nothing! But… this Caramel Apple Salad is a close second. And it's super easy to make, super convenient to take with you, and super simple to clean up. Yep – all the bases are covered here.
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Mix a pack of vanilla instant pudding with a tub of Cool Whip. Add 6 diced apples (I use a mix of Granny Smith for tartness and Red Delicious for sweetness). A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a handful of mini chocolate chips, and fold it all together. Top with a drizzle of rich salted caramel. Serve it up and dig in!
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Note: The countries shown in this graphic are (top to bottom): Guatemala, Côte d'Ivoire, Myanmar, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda.
Violence can affect women no matter what their role is: as activists, voters, candidates, election officials, party agents or observers. While men are also affected by electoral violence, women are differently or disproportionately impacted, even where the levels of violence targeting them may be lower.
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Observations should collect data on the common perpetrators of violence against women in elections. Importantly, perpetrators should not be assumed to be always men — women also have a role in perpetuating gender norms and perpetrating violence. Our data shows, however, that men are still the overwhelming majority of perpetrators, except for cases where observers indicated that both men and women were involved, or where no gender was noted.
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We continue our series of 2020 Edition Lists with a compilation of the "Most Expensive New Cars You Can Buy Today".
While our previous lists in this series focused more on a pragmatic and meticulous assessment of each car, this list is particularly biased towards pricing as the ranking metric. Like our previous lists however, the cars featured here must also be current year models that you can walk into a dealership today and purchase; sold out or discontinued models are excluded.
To allow for a more diverse grouping of cars, we've divided the list into four major categories – hypercars, supercars, sedans and SUVs – with the most expensive vehicles featuring in each category respectively.
Without further ado, here are the "Most Expensive New Cars You Can Buy Today" – get your checkbooks out and be prepared to present them blank.
Most Expensive Hypercars
We now live in an age where supercars are no longer atop the automotive hierarchy. A relatively new category of car – the hypercar – has usurped its position at the zenith. Hypercars are typically more extravagant than your "everyday supercar", exhibiting traits ranging from mind-boggling top speeds to the outlandish new technologies – and not least of all, how much it costs to own one.
1. Pagani Huayra Roadster BC
Base price: $3,500,000 / Engine: 6.0-liter AMG V12 / Power: 800 hp @ 5,800 rpm / Torque: 774 lb-ft @ 2,250 rpm / 0-60 mph: 2.5 s
If you like your hypercars over-the-top and amazing, then the Huayra Roadster BC is for you. We've reported on this car before. Now it's officially here. The car is a $3.5 million machine with a crazy powerful engine and looks that will catch the eye of anyone. Pagani recently revealed the car, and it's a stunning example of what makes Pagani so special as a company.
The car weighs only 2,685 pounds. The engine power combined with the respectable weight means this car should outpace the BC Coupe. That means it should do a 0-60 mph run in under 2.5 seconds. The Roadster BC was designed for twisty roads and racetracks. Pagani says the car can pull 1.9 Gs of max lateral force in corners.
2. Aston Martin Valkyrie
Base price: $3,200,000 (est.) / Engine: 6.5L V12 hybrid engine w/ electric motor / Power: 1,160 hp @ 10,500 rpm / Torque: 664 lb-ft @ 10,500 rpm / 0-60 mph: 2.5 s
Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies teamed up to create a new hypercar. The production of the car named, Aston Martin Valkyrie, will likely to start in early 19 with only 150 units of being produced. The Valkyrie will come out as a no compromise, high performance machine. An incredibly special car with an equally remarkable name. One that immediately evokes connotations of power and honor, of being chosen by the Gods. Valkyrie is Aston Martin's first ever hypercar and it leaves nothing in reserve. Now that Aston Martin has secured future funding we expect to see this at the top of the Aston Martin model range rather soon.
3. Koenigsegg Jesko
Base price: $3,000,000 / Engine: 5.0L twin-turbocharged V8 / Power: 1,578 hp @ 8,500 rpm / Torque: 1,106 lb-ft @ 5,100 rpm / 0-60 mph: 2.5 s
Koenigsegg's new Jesko hypercar, named after his father who helped him start his company, claims over 300 mph as its top speed. While Koenigsegg hasn't proven this in the real world, in simulations, the Agera successor has achieved it and the company thinks it's true. There are two different versions of the car. Koenigsegg designed one for a high speed run to make the 300 mph, and one with some serious downforce for the racetrack. No matter the variant, you get a new carbon fiber and aluminum chassis, new suspension setup, redesigned engine, and a special gearbox. Koenigsegg plans to build 125 Jeskos over the course of the next few years. If you've got your heart set on one you'll need just under $3 million. As always, Koenigsegg is expected to have at least one entrant in the current hypercars market.
4. Bugatti Chiron
Base price: $2,990,000 / Engine: 8.0L quad-turbocharged W16 / Power: 1,500 hp / Torque: 1,180 lb-ft / 0-60 mph: 2.3 s
The Bugatti Chiron is the fastest, most powerful, and exclusive production super sports car in Bugatti's history and sits on top of the current Bugatti model list. Its sophisticated design, innovative technology, and iconic, performance-oriented form make it a unique masterpiece of art, form and technique, that pushes boundaries beyond imagination.
The 8.0L W16 from the Veyron is no bad place to start from that perspective; that car had no shortage of power, producing 1183 bhp in SuperSports configuration – at launch, the fastest production car in the world. For the 2020 model year, Bugatti updated the entire car with extensive work in all areas. It is stunning.
5. Mercedes-AMG Project ONE
Base price: $2,700,000 / Engine: 1.6 liter V6 hybrid powertrain / Power: >1,000 hp / Torque: TBD / 0-60 mph: TBD
In case you missed the official unveiling of the new hypercar, the Project One has an F1-derived 1.6 liter V6 hybrid powertrain which gives it a total power output of over 1,000 hp and a maximum speed of over 217 mph. The hypercar also features an electric turbocharger, four electric motors and 11,000 rpm redline and an idle speed of 4000 rpm. It also gets Variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with hybrid-drive rear axle, electrically driven front axle and torque vectoring. The Project ONE will combine stunning racetrack performance and practical Formula 1 hybrid technology. Easily the best car in Mercedes-AMG Current Model list.
6. Pininfarina Battista
Base price: $2,500,000 / Engine: 4 electric motors / Power: 1,877 hp / Torque: 1,696 lb-ft / 0-60 mph: < 2.0 s
Nearly 90 years ago, Pininfarina had relatively humble beginnings as an Italian design and engineering consultancy and now is building one of the most anticipated cars on the market. The company is best known for their flourishing relationship with Ferrari, as it would end up designing more than 60 iconic sports cars over the decades, in collaboration with the Prancing Horse marque. Fast forward to the present day, and Pininfarina has its sights set on a new endeavor – producing a car they can call their very own. This car is the future, unlike anything ever made before it. However, it is also still relatable to the traditionally trained palate.
7. McLaren Speedtail
Base price: $2,200,000 / Engine: Yet-undisclosed hybrid powertrain / Power: 1,035 bhp / Torque: TBD / 0-60 mph: 2.9 sec / 0-186 mph: 12.8 sec / Top Speed: 250+ mph
McLaren's model list is short but storied and this is the successor to the McLaren F1 (including iconic 3-seat layout), perhaps the best McLaren ever. The McLaren Speedtail is a limited-production hypercar (only 106 will be built). Whereas other McLaren's blend handling, acceleration, top speed, and driving dynamics in a harmonious package, the Speedtail has a more singular focus. And that focus is speed. McLaren calls it their first ever Hyper-GT and it is their most aero-efficient car ever. With 1,035 horsepower from a yet-undisclosed hybrid powertrain, it will have a top speed north of 250 mph. Clients will be able to have a very bespoke car with the Speedtail. While
8. Lotus Evija
Base price: $2,100,000 / Engine: Dual electric motor / Power: 1,973 hp / Torque: TBD / 0-60 mph: < 3 s
Lotus has been hyping the Evija, going as far as saying that the Evija will be a "mind-blowing supercar" and we think it is one of the most exciting new cars coming to market. In 2019, you only successfully blow minds with numbers and specs that keep (ultra-rich) enthusiasts' jaws glued to the floor. In many ways, it's lived up to the hype from the company's CEO. The car features two electric motors to achieve its power output, and the battery is placed in the middle of the car where a typical internal combustion mid-engine car would have its beating heart, meaning this helps with weight distribution. The current Lotus model range has been bare in recent years so we can't wait to sample this baby.
9. Rimac C Two
Base price: $2,000,000 / Engine: 4 electric motors, 120 kWh battery / Power: 1,888 hp / Torque: 1,696 lb-ft / 0-60 mph: 1.85 s
Rimac's C_Two has been lurking in the background of many supercar buyers and enthusiasts' minds for some time now. The prototype version of what should be the most extreme Rimac yet, was unveiled late in 2019. Rimac will now take it to the Nardò Technical Centre in Italy for some final tweaks refinements. From there the car is supposed to be shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2020 with the production version scheduled to launch officially in late 2020. We do have details on the C_Two's powertrain, which will feature a 120 kWh battery pack and four electric motors. If that sounds familiar, it's because Rimac has shared this architecture with Pininfarina.
10. Koenigsegg Regera
Base price: $1,900,000 / Engine: 5.0L twin-turbo V8 + 3 electric motors / Power: 1,578 hp / Torque: 1,106 lb-ft / 0-60 mph: 2.5 s
The Koenigsegg Regera omes with almost 1,600 hp and can do 300 mph according to Koenigsegg. There are two different versions of the car. Koenigsegg designed one for a high speed run to make the 300 mph, and one with some serious downforce for the racetrack. No matter the variant, you get a new carbon fiber and aluminum chassis, new suspension setup, redesigned engine, and a special gearbox. The car may be the successor to the Agera, but it's all new. The car comes with a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8. The company worked on the engine to make it more powerful and lighter than any other V8 it has produced. It'll make 1,600 hp on E85 biofuel and 1,280 on regular gasoline. Torque numbers sit at 1,106 lb-ft.
Most Expensive Supercars
Recently, supercars have become the more sensible and real-world option with the emergence of hypercars. A decade or two ago, who would have thought we would be talking about supercars in the same light as the best offerings in terms of bang-for-buck performance?
Their relatively down to earth prices, daily usability and familiarity are neatly complemented with more than enough performance to suit just about any driver; such is the state of today's technological offerings. For this reason, the supercar battlefield is becoming a little more crowded and much more competitive – and that's a good thing.
1. Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
Base price: $515,000 / Engine: 6.5L Naturally Aspirated V12 / Power: 760 hp @ 8,500 rpm / Torque: 531 lb-ft @ 6,750 rpm / 0-60 mph: 2.8 sec
The Aventador SVJ is one of the wildest Lamborghini models we have seen in years. It set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife record for production cars, running an incredible 6:44.97 lap time. Its 6.5-liter V12 produces 760 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. A host of upgrades over the base model including less weight to haul around transform the driving experience. One of the greatest road cars I've ever driven and the pick in the current Lambo model range.
2. Ford GT (MK II)
Base price: $500,000 / Engine: 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 / Power: 647 hp / Torque: ~400 lb-ft / 0-60 mph: ~3.0 s
While most would reckon that the Ford GT 'deserves' at least a V8 engine, Ford has been clear that the car is all about packaging, aerodynamics and driving behaviour. As a chassis-focused car, it is looking to break away from the traditional notion that American cars are all about displacement and lack the poise to keep up with Europe's big boys on the race track. The base model Ford GT (MK I) enters 2020 without any changes.
3. Ferrari 812 Superfast
Base price: $340,712 / Engine: 6.5 liter naturally aspirated V12 / Power: 789 bhp @ 8,500 rpm / Torque: 530 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm / 0-60 mph: 2.8 sec
A grand tourer with a whopping 789 horsepower wrapped in a curvaceous Italian body and one of the greatest chassis we have ever experienced. With its front-mid mounted 6.5-liter V12 and rear-wheel drive, it is the latest of Ferrari's super-GT models. It has a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and advanced active aero and four-wheel steering. One of our favorite Ferrari cars ever and one of the most fun current Ferrari models.
4. Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
Base price: $304,995 / Engine: 5.2L twin-turbocharged V12 / Power: 715 hp @ 6,500 rpm / Torque: 663 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm / 0-60 mph: 3.4 s
Unquestionably, the DBS Superleggera sits at the pinnacle of the Aston Martin production range. Aggressive, yet beautiful. Super lightweight, yet powerfully strong. A commanding presence, yet lavishly finished. The DBS Superleggera coupe and Volante offer the ultimate super GT experience.
5. Ferrari F8 Tributo
Base price: $293,480 / Engine: 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 / Power: 710 hp @ 8,000 rpm / Torque: 568 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm / 0-60 mph: 2.9 s
Unveiled in 2019, the F8 Tributo is the successor to the wildly triumphant 488, and is now officially on sale in Ferrari dealerships. While it continues to be built on the outgoing 488 GTB platform, the F8 Tributo has its own unique body panels, aero kit, headlights, and tail lights which help to easily differentiate it from the aforementioned.
Rumour has it that the Tributo is going to be the swan song for Ferrari's V8 internal combustion engine. Even the car's name – which means "F8 tribute" – seems rather ominous in the context of it being the last of its kind. With the way things are going these days, it would be no surprise that the next generation of this car will at minimum be hybridized, making the F8 Tributo all the more special.
Most Expensive Sedans
Whichever terminology we use – be it saloons, 4-doors, sedans, etc. – these cars play an important role in offering performance in a utilitarian and luxurious package. While these cars tend to cater more to the latter two features, supercar-level performance can still be had aplenty in the most endowed and extravagant examples. Bentley and Rolls-Royce predictably dominate this space, in terms of price, and all of the above.
1. Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB
In this case, EWB stands for 'extended wheelbase', alluding to what could be duly described as a stretched out Phantom. If one were to ever be chauffeured around in a car, this one would probably top most wishlists. In fact the EWB sits on top of the current Rolly-Royce model list for this very reason.
Aside from the glaringly obvious, the EWB also has some unique offerings that can only be seen from inside the car, such as the "private gallery". The aforementioned is created by a single panel of glass that spans the entire fascia to house a unique gallery displaying bespoke artwork – a mobile, private museum of art, if you will.
2. Bentley Mulsanne EWB
Base price: $367,925 / Engine: 6.8L twin-turbocharged V8 / Power: 506 hp @ 4,000 rpm / Torque: 752 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm / 0-60 mph: 5.5 s
Designed for customers with a preference for being driven, it offers a first-class air-travel experience on the road and is our favorite current Bentley model. With an extra 250 mm of legroom in the rear and sumptuous, light-filled cabin space, it is very much a car for those who demand more time and space to think.
3. Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB
Base price: $350,500 / Engine: 6.8L twin-turbocharged V12 / Power: ~563 hp / Torque: ~663 lb-ft / 0-60 mph: 4.2 s
The 'entry-level' Rolls-Royce has been completely redesigned for the 2020 model year, and will feature its own unique chassis – it had been built upon the BMW 7-series frame until this change.
While not all the details are known, or clear, about the car at this time, it is still slated for release in the 2020 calendar year and will come standard with all-wheel-drive and will also likely utilize a slightly modified version of the range-topping Phantom's twin-turbocharged V12 engine.
4. Mercedes-AMG S65 AMG Sedan
A handcrafted 621-hp biturbo V12 teams with a road-scanning, curve-tilting, fully active suspension in the AMG S 65. It's more than luxurious, and more than powerful. It's a sensation of majesty and magic no other sedan can match.
5. Bentley Flying Spur
Base price: $214,600 / Engine: 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12 / Power: 626 hp @ 5,000 rpm / Torque: 664 lb-ft @ 1,350 rpm / 0-60 mph: 3.7 s
With a graceful yet commanding form, intricate detailing and sharp design lines, the new Flying Spur has an assertive road presence. Inside, tactile materials and modern craftsmanship combine to create a stylish and tranquil environment. The Flying Spur benefits from the standard 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12, though like the Bentayga, more engine options will likely become available in the near future.
Most Expensive SUVs
Automotive manufacturers of all ilks are well aware of the importance of the SUV segment, dedicating their resources to the unique opportunities it presents. Aside from their more obvious function as the workhorse of the modern family, the demand for more sporty and more luxurious models has soared as over the years as the vehicles become increasingly popular with a wider variety of buyers.
1. Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The newest addition to the Rolls-Royce lineup is the automaker's only SUV. While unapologetically different from anything else on offer, it still stands out as a Rolls-Royce thanks to its distinguishable and familiar rectangular front grill.
Its DNA is not just limited to outward appearances though, as the opulent interior design elements and phenomenal V12 performance that we become familiar with from the brand, live on in this all-terrain automobile.
2. Bentley Bentayga Speed W12
This is the top-dog Bentayga. Bentley says it is the fastest SUV in the world. All we know is that the sprint from standstill to 60 mph is over in an insane (for SUV) 3.8 seconds and the Speed W12 goes on to a top speed of 190 mph. It isn't just about straight line because this SUV handles better than you would ever expect from a car of this size and weight.
3. Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic LWB
Base price: $236,000 / Engine: 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12 / Power: 557 @ 6,000 rpm / Torque: 516lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm / 0-60 mph: 5.4 s
The Range Rover SVAutobiography Long Wheelbase combines a powerful 557 HP 5.0-litre V8 engine with a stunning interior, featuring Executive class rear seats and a Meridian Reference audio system and is designed with a unique SVAutobiography grill and accent.
4. Lamborghini Urus
Base price: US$203,995 / Engine: 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 / Power: 641 hp @ 6,000 rpm / Torque: 627 lb-ft @ 2,250 rpm / 0-60 mph: 3.2 sec
The first *modern* Lamborghini SUV and one hell of an SUV. The Urus looks aggressive and has the right level of Lambo styling without going overboard. The Urus is powered by a 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that is good for 641 horsepower and 627 lb/ft of torque. Performance is astonishing for a big SUV, with 0-60 mph over in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph. The Urus drives better than any other SUV and is definitely the performance pick in that segment. On the inside the Urus has decent luggage space and more electronics and infotainment equipment.
5. Aston Martin DBX
Built on brand-new architecture, the DBX is designed to carry occupants in true Aston Martin style. Brimming with the latest technology to keep you safe, the DBX is comfortable, sumptuously luxurious, and will thrill you from the moment you sit behind the wheel. Thanks to lightweight aluminum construction, and its world-leading Aston Martin powertrain and suspension developed by the finest engineers of their kind, the DBX drives like no other SUV. It drives like a sports car.
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Panasonic 290 has been developed to offer a communications solution within unfriendly environments (home or business).
Tough, shock and splash resisitant design are some of the 290`s attributes however a dual base aerial array gives extended range in all environments. IP54 (Dust / splash) Compliant the handset also features an illuminated 3 line easy read display, SMS support, loud polyphonic ringer, handset speakerphone and a 15 minute digital answering machine. For handsfree convenience the handset speakerphone is supplemented with an on handset headset port.


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This course will investigate methods for teachers to better serve their diverse student groups by employing right brain activities, specifically music. The focus of our discussions will include brain functions but, too, will attempt to connect the core standards in literature, science and the arts to music. A multitude of learning strategies exist for all students utilizing the right brain learning methods so readily employed in the creation of music. Brain function orientation can illuminate methods that spatial, synthetic, non-linear learners, so underappreciated in too many school districts, employ. Music ubiquitously engenders communication in the classroom. Topics will include a primer on many musicians' "world view" and how they attempt to solve the challenges they set for themselves. FOR ALL TEACHERS AND STAFF K-12.


We know, this isn't really "big" news, but we wanted everyone to know that my products will now only be available at my parents pizzeria.
None of my products will be available anywhere else but at Mandy's Pizza in Westview AND online through my online ordering for my mail order customers.
I will also start selling my allergen free frozen pizza crusts at the pizza shop.


Python list or array (depending of how you would like to call them) are one of the most functional and useful data types. They can be found anywhere and are probably one of the most used data types in this language.
2019 Are Github's pricing plans worth it? Discount Cupons?
Github is the biggest online git repository in the world, but does it really worth it to subscribe to his pricing plans?
Hello everybody! Today we are going to do a simple tutorial on how to create simple functions in python.
Today we are going to talk about Python 2 and Python 3, in other words, python versions.
Python is a fantastic and simple language, and has a very straightforward syntax. It encourages programmers to program without premade code.


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Cash-oriented versus credit-oriented businesses. Firms that are in cash-oriented businesses (fast-food restaurants, grocery stores) will require more cash for operations than firms that operate in credit-oriented businesses.
If raising fresh capital is easy in the market then there is no need to accumulate cash, whenever there would be new investment opportunity firm can raise fresh capital from the market. So it depends on how efficient the market is.
Cash is categorized as operating cash and excess cash. More useful categorization from valuation point of view is wasting cash and non-wasting cash. Operating cash is a part of working capital and it affects the cash flows. As far as wasting and non-wasting cash is concerned, cash which gives return is non-wasting cash e.g. cash accumulated for operation purposes can be invested in short term assets like treasury bills and commercial paper so this cash would be non-wasting cash but cash put in current account would be classified as wasting asset. Wasting asset would be taken in working capital and non-wasting cash would be added to the value of operating assets.
Separate Valuations - The other approach is we can do separate valuation of operating assets and cash, we can calculate FCFE without income from financial assets. This FCFE would be discounted with the cost of equity and cash would be added to this to get the equity value.
When we use gross debt we assume that cash is funded from debt and equity both and this cash will earn some return so we value the firm by adding the value of operating assets and value of cash assets. Value of operating assets will be computed by discount the FCFF by cost of capital and value of cash assets will be computed by discounting the cash return by risk free rate. Value of equity would be value of operating assets + value of cash assets – gross debt.
When we use net debt, we assume that the cash is solely funded by the debt and we value the firm by discounting the FCFF by cost of capital. Value of equity would be Value of firm – Net debt. Net debt is Gross debt – Cash.
When the firm invests in corporate bonds or equity of other firms, we compute the value of firm by computing the value of the operating assets and adding the market value of the securities in which the firm has invested.
Holding in other firms can be categorized as a minority passive investment, a minority active investments, and a majority active investments.
If the securities or assets owned in another firm represent less than 20 percent of the overall ownership of that firm, an investment is treated as a minority passive investment. These investments have an acquisition value, which represents what the firm originally paid for the securities, and often a market value. Accounting principles require that these assets be subcategorized into one of three groups—investments that will be held to maturity, investments that are available for sale, and trading investments. The valuation principles vary for each.
For investments that will be held to maturity, the valuation is at historical cost or book value, and interest or dividends from this investment are shown in the income statement.
For investments that are available for sale, the valuation is at market value, but the unrealized gains or losses are shown as part of the equity in the balance sheet and not in the income statement. Thus, unrealized losses reduce the book value of the equity in the firm and unrealized gains increase the book value of equity.
For trading investments, the valuation is at market value and the unrealized gains and losses are shown in the income statement.
If the securities or assets owned in another firm represent between 20 percent and 50 percent of the overall ownership of that firm, an investment is treated as a minority active investment. While these investments have an initial acquisition value, a proportional share (based on ownership proportion) of the net income and losses made by the firm in which the investment was made is used to adjust the acquisition cost. In addition, the dividends received from the investment reduce the acquisition cost. This approach to valuing investments is called the equity approach. The market value of these investments is not considered until the investment is liquidated, at which point the gain or loss from the sale, relative to the adjusted acquisition cost, is shown as part of the earnings in that period.


Low oil levels were the "direct cause" of the engine failure that stranded the Viking Sky on Saturday, according to Norway maritime officials.
The Viking Sky cruise ship that had to be evacuated off the coast of Norway over the weekend had low oil levels that led to engine failure, according to the Norwegian Maritime Authority, which has been investigating the incident.
Norwegian officials opened an investigation into the incident Monday, and the NMA has been working with Viking Ocean Cruises and Lloyd's, the ship's classification society, to identify why the cruise ship suffered a power blackout Saturday.
Lars Alvestad, the head of Norway's Maritime Authority, said Wednesday that low oil levels were the "direct cause" of the engine failure that stranded the Viking Sky on Saturday.
The NMA indicated in a press release that while oil in the tanks was relatively low, it was within set limits. But as the ship crossed rocky seas, movement of oil in the tanks triggered an alarm. Norwegian media reported gusts up to 43 mph and waves over 26 feet.
"The heavy seas in Hustadvika probably caused movements in the tanks so large that the supply to the lubricating oil pumps stopped," Alvestad said. "This triggered an alarm indicating a low level of lubrication oil, which in turn shortly thereafter caused an automatic shutdown of the engines."
Viking Ocean Cruises said in a statement that the company is revising procedures to ensure the issue doesn't happen again.
The Viking Sky sailed from the northern city of Tromso over the weekend bound for Stavanger in southern Norway when the ship had engine failure, started listing dangerously, then took in water.
Viking Sky's crew sent a mayday call and anchored in heavy seas to keep the ship from being dashed on rocks in an area known for shipwrecks. Five helicopters lifted 479 passengers off with winches.
The rescue operation ended Sunday when the engines restarted. The ship traveled under its own power to a Norwegian port with nearly 900 passengers and crew members still onboard.
More: Was Viking Cruises equipped to brave Norway's winters with Viking Sky cruise ship?


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Skin Nutrition kindly sent me two of Bodhi's Pep Noir products to try out, and I couldn't wait to try them!
The Pep Noir body wash* and body lotion* contain a spicy smelling combination of black pepper, white thyme and bergamot. Designed to energise you, they really live up to expectations!
Like all Bodhi products, these are both formulated without synthetic ingredients, aren't tested on animals and contain ethically sourced ingredients.
My initial thoughts on these products was that the smell was a bit overwhelming. The first scent I caught was the black pepper and was a bit worried I would come out of the shower smelling like a condiment.
I needn't have worried, as once I actually used them in, and after my shower, the scent mellowed slightly and I found that I really enjoyed the energising scent of the body wash.
All Bodhi products are designed to be unisex, however I would definitely say that Pep Noir swings slightly towards the more masculine side of the camp. If you aren't a fan of spicy, strong scents, these aren't for you. I prefer the body wash over the body lotion, purely as I find the scent lingers quite strongly with the body lotion and interferes with my perfume. The actual formula of the body lotion is fab - really light but gives super soft skin all day. I would just prefer it in another scent.
The body wash and body lotion retail for £23 each. Pricey? Yes, but these bottles are full of good ingredients, which to me helps to justify the price. I like these as a treat, and one that I definitely won't be sharing with my other half who slaps on shower gel like it's going out of fashion.
Have you tried anything from Bodhi before?
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Very impressed with Bodhi, I will have to try these too, as I hear all their products are just lovely!
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Q: Show uniform convergence of a function series Show that the function series
$$\large\sum_{k = 1}^\infty \frac1{\sqrt k((x - k)^2 + 1)}$$
converges uniformly in $\mathbb{R}$.
I would like to use the Weierstrass M-test but I don't know where to start.

A: We need to show that for all $\epsilon>0$ there exists a number $N$ that depends on $\epsilon$ only such that
$$\sum_{k=N}^\infty \frac{1}{\sqrt k \left((x-k)^2+1\right)}<\epsilon$$
Letting $\ell =\lfloor x\rfloor -k$, we have
$$\begin{align}
\sum_{k=N}^\infty \frac{1}{\sqrt k \left((x-k)^2+1\right)}&=\sum_{\ell=-\infty}^{\lfloor x\rfloor -N} \frac{1}{\sqrt {\lfloor x\rfloor-\ell} \left((\ell +x-\lfloor x\rfloor)^2+1\right)}\\\\
&\le \frac{1}{\sqrt N}\sum_{\ell =-\infty}^{\lfloor x\rfloor -N}\frac{1}{(\ell +x-\lfloor x\rfloor)^2+1}\\\\
&\le  \frac{1}{\sqrt N}\sum_{\ell =-\infty}^{\infty}\frac{1}{\ell ^2+1}\\\\
&=\frac{1}{\sqrt N} \pi \coth(\pi)\\\\
&<\epsilon
\end{align}$$
for $N>\left(\frac{\pi \coth(\pi)}{\epsilon}\right)^2$

A: A more elegant way to do this would be to prove the normal convergence of the series on every compact interval $ [a, b] $ :
Let $ n_0 $ such that $ n_0 > b $. Then we have for $ k \geq n_0 $
$$ \displaystyle \frac{1}{\sqrt{k}((x-k)^2+1)} \leq \frac{1}{\sqrt{k}((b-k)^2+1)} = \underset{k \rightarrow \infty}o\left(\frac{1}{k^2}\right)$$
and thus
$$ \displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\|\frac{1}{\sqrt{k}((x-k)^2+1)}\|_\infty \leq n_0 - 1 + \sum_{k=n_0}^\infty \frac{1}{\sqrt{k}((b-k)^2+1)} $$
with the latter series converging because of the first estimation. Therefore the series is normally convergent and we get its uniform convergence as well.


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A Daughter-in-Law's Family Gift: A Living-Donor Kidney Transplant
Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
For nearly a decade, Richard Jones successfully managed his hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease through careful diet, exercise, and medicine. But in late 2019, blood tests showed the 77-year-old had quickly advanced from stage 3 to stage 5 kidney disease.
"At first, I really didn't feel any symptoms," says Richard, who lives in Beavertown with his wife Marcia. "But then, I started getting very tired and needed to nap a lot. As my kidneys got worse, I also became very itchy."
"Stage 5 is when patients need to start dialysis or prepare for a kidney transplant," says Sam Stea, MD, nephrologist, UPMC Williamsport. "Despite his age, Richard was otherwise healthy and independent. I thought he'd be a good candidate for a kidney transplant."
Family history made Richard think twice about starting dialysis. Richard's mother was 87 when she went on dialysis for several years. Knowing how it had affected her quality of life, he decided to explore a transplant. "I have great faith in God, so I put things totally in the Lord's hands," Richard says.
Seeking A Faster Track
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), most people spend an average of more than five years on the kidney transplant waitlist before getting an organ. There are currently 98,000 people waiting for a kidney from someone who has died.
Richard's name was added to the national transplant waitlist. But his daughter-in-law, Samantha Jones, had other plans. "I knew he could get his transplant faster if I could be a living donor," she says.
"Samantha went ahead and got tested without me knowing," says Richard. "It just seemed too much to expect of anyone."
The New Jersey-based esthetician and cosmetology educator soon learned she was a solid match. "I knew he never wanted to ask, but I told him, 'I'm totally doing this!'" she says.
Following initial consults locally at UPMC Williamsport, Dr. Stea was able to refer him to transplant surgeon Amit Tevar, MD, in Pittsburgh, director of the UPMC Kidney and Transplant Program, part of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute. Since 1988, UPMC surgeons there have performed 6,000 kidney transplants and 1,600 living-donor kidney transplants, including complex cases. At UPMC Williamsport, patients can find pre- and post-operative care close to home with nephrologists locally able to prepare the patient for their transplant procedure, while providing testing following the procedure to monitor their kidney's function.
UPMC in north central Pennsylvania helps to facilitate these living donor transplants, providing the ability to do pre- and post-transplant therapies and testing locally. At Dr. Stea's office, transplant liaison, Caitlin Peck, LPN, handles those arrangements.
"All UPMC transplant teams include a surgeon, social services, transplant coordinator, dietitians, and a transplant nephrologist," says Dr. Stea. "Each member of the team evaluates the patient in person. A variety of tests also are conducted to be sure their overall health is good. All those tests can be done locally right here in north central Pennsylvania."
Within weeks after being evaluated by Dr. Tevar and the transplant team, Richard and Samantha were scheduled for surgery at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Richard was released from the hospital the following Monday and stayed in Pittsburgh for daily check-ups before heading home on Wednesday.
"I can't say enough good things about my and Samantha's care, and the way our family was treated," says Richard. "At every stage before, during, and in the months since surgery, UPMC has been incredible. The collaboration between Dr. Stea and Dr. Tevar was seamless, and it provided me the comfort of knowing I had a resource locally to monitor the health of my new kidney."
The Living Donor Difference
"I truly wish people had a better understanding of the need for living donors. There are far too many people whose lives depend on getting a kidney," says Dr. Stea. "The donation process is not as rigorous as it once was and donating an organ is quite safe."
"I love my father-in-law, so at first, I really didn't understand why everyone in the family thought my donation was such a big deal," says Samantha. "My mother-in-law and my husband told me, 'You didn't just give him a kidney — you gave him a normal life back.'"
Richard says there is no way to describe how grateful he is to Samantha and how quickly they both recovered. "Samantha's recovery was amazing. She bounced right back and really never lost her energy," he says. "Five months after my transplant, I was out trimming hedges, cutting our two acres of grass, and tending to our garden.
"Sam didn't just give me a kidney," says Richard. "She gave me the opportunity to live a normal life."
For more information on the full range of living donor and transplant services at UPMC — from pre-transplant evaluation to transplant surgery and follow-up care — call our toll-free number at 1-877-778-6110.
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For more than four decades, UPMC Transplant Services has been a leader in organ transplantation. Our clinicians have performed more than 20,000 organ transplant procedures, making UPMC one of the foremost organ transplant centers in the world. We are home to some of the world's foremost transplant experts and take on some of the most challenging cases. Through research, we have developed new therapies that provide our patients better outcomes — so organ recipients can enjoy better health with fewer restrictions. Above all, we are committed to providing compassionate, complete care that can change – and save – our patients' lives. Visit our website to find a provider near you.