2K released a new NBA 2K19 screenshot. This one featuring Kemba Walker, with an overall 86 rating. Let us know what you think.
This just reaffirms that I think Tatum, Mitchell and Simmons are too high.
Assuming they might have Simmons as an actual PG this year, Kemba averaged like 22 and 5 apg. If he was a sg he'd probably be higher overall.
Simmons averaged more assists and as a pg that counts more towards your rating as a pg right?
I don't have an issue with Simmons being higher than Kemba honestly. I could even kinda understand Mitchell. Tatum absolutely should not be. I could easily see Tatum passing him by this upcoming season but he was not playing at Kemba's level at this point in his career.
I think you're putting to much emphasis on the stats. Horford is what, like 13/6 and he's a great player, he outplayed Embiid in the most recent series.
Simmons maybe not. I dont think Mitchell and I definitely dont think Tatum.
I'm just hesitant with rookies. I remember everyone being fired up after Carter-Williams had a 16, 6 and 6 rookie season and then he started to fall off.
That's why I thought the sophomores were too high.
The reality is that the ratings are dynamic now and change through the year, so it doesn't really matter that much, but that's just my opinion in regards to sophomore guys.
I wouldn't really say he outplayed embiid at all. The Celtics locked down everyone besides him causing him to play more out of rhythm and more recklessly..but that's besides the point.
Horford, Marc Gasol, etc...guys like that are just solid defenders with a nice jumper and mediocre post moves. They're not gonna ever go out and give you 30 and 20 and they're not gonna carry a team. They can't be rated too high because they're not franchise cornerstones just like Kemba.
You can see the generational talent in Embiid, Simmons, Tatum even...Kemba is 27 or whatever and not gonna get much better. This is a good rating for a scoring pg.
It's funny to see people be so rattled up about ratings when they can be easily edited or changed once the season starts. These ratings/numbers are very subjective and don't accurately represent how good a player is in real life.
That's fine, I see what you're tryna do but bro I know basketball.
Everyone has an opinion and i look at guys like Gasol and his numbers were never impressive for all the attention he gets.
Reputation and solid defense can't be calculated but no one's gonna say horford is better than embiid because of a playoff series where he got numbers put up against him.
Iggy won finals MVP for his defense on Bron but in no way is he close to him in a ratings scale.. Right?
Right, but don't know why you included finals MVP into conversation, did Iggy outplay LeBron? No, if you switched their places Golden State would be a much better team.
I don't think the same applies to Embiid Horford series. I think you are really underrating Horford, he's a better shooter than Embiid, better passer, a smarter player, partly due to experiance, something Embiid doesn't have yet. Horford is a great player and a huge part of the team that was a win away from being in the finals.
Marc Gasol is a franchise player, I mean I am not sure what's the definition, but he was arguably the best player of a successful playoff team. Similar qualities to Horford, a great defender, passer, an outstanding bball iq, understanding of the game.
The point is, you should look past the stats.
It's funny to see people be so rattled up about ratings when they can be easily edited or changed once the season starts. These ratings/numbers are very subjective and don't accurate represent how good a player is in real life.
I use to think the same way but I'm more understanding of the ratings complaints. The game comes out over a month before the season starts so if you are playing online or starting a franchise inaccurate ratings could be frustrating to deal with.
Personally I'm more concerned with how players play and how they are being used. If I am playing the CPU are teams utilizing players appropriately? Are players performing accurately, for the most part? Take Ben Simmons for example. He could have have a 90+ rating as long as he's not taking and making shots he would take in real life, which is anything about 15+ out.
Looks like they're still working on the player models. These arms should've been on Kawhi.
Okay but it's a video game. And these guys shouldnt have high 80 ratings because all that translates to in game is a consistent 20 and 10 guy..which they aren't.
Bro embiid averages 23 and 11...and plays defense too..his only knock is really the turnovers which is due to him being inexperienced in basketball as a whole..
Rating them close to guys like embiid is not "looking past stats" regardless of how well they play defense or be franchise players. I'm sick of going online and seeing Gasol playing like shaq because of ratings.
On topic, Kemba should be a scorer and that's it...if he's out here throwing passes like Steve Nash it's a problem...guys can't be playing out of their style because we have respect and wanna rate them too high.
He's outplayed pretty much everyone in the East other than LeBron the past two seasons now.
yeah me too i wonder whats the big deal with this thing why even become a long thread still buffles me. this people over reacts with rating.
But couldn't you say ratings are always going to be inaccurate? What I mean is first year players you dont know how good or bad they are going to be and 2nd year players you dont know if they are going to have that 2nd year slump or if they are going to get better or if a player has a great first year and people are really high but he never really gets better after. For example look at a guy like tyreke evans his first year he averaged 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.8 assist. Very few players have averaged 20+ points, 5+ rebounds and 5+ assist in there first year and so ever one was talking about how good could he be but after his first year the most points he has averaged was last year at 19.4 and even had a few years at around 10-12 and has now been in the nba for 9 years and even his rebound numbers and assist numbers have mostly been down after that first year. Also with ratings being changed all the time during the season you could restart the season over and over again with a new roster if you wanted to and with ratings being changed all the time that means ratings can go down has a result of just a few games bad streak or up for a few games of a hot streak. So when is ratings than really accurate?
Also look at a guy like KL we hardly saw him play last year but he got really high rating. What if he is not the same player this year or what if he starts the first few months rusty and than starts to look more like the old KL towards the end of the season? I agree about players playing like they should like you said with Simmons but what if Simmons worked on his shoot a lot this offseason and ends up being a ok shooter this year then that would mean he would be playing a lot different I mean back in his first like 1, 2 maybe 3 years or so LJ couldn't shoot at all either.
Problem is it's user controlled so he theoretically could be a pass first player all game long if the person controlling him wanted him to be. Can't just make it to where he's throwing the ball away every time to negate that.. 2K can never replicate a perfect rendition of reality. The user aspect will always be there.
I think the issue is the overrated players based on something that hasn't been seen. For example, it would make more sense for guys like Simmons, Tatum, Mitchell to be rated how their performance left off last season and adjust based on how this season goes. Rather than jumping them up from the start just assuming they are going to be playing at a level we haven't saw from them yet.
With Kawhi if he doesn't regain form they can lower him. No reason to make him a worse player by default when we don't know that he's not the same as he was.
I know, but it was more of like just applying what I said about Gasol/horford to Kemba.
If you wanna be pass first with him go ahead, but it shouldnt be as effective as pass first with Simmons.
The post drop works as well with Gasol as it does with horford as it does Joel.
2k needs to not let that work...it's on them.
If defense has horford at a 90 and embiid is a 90 but they play night and day...I'm cool...but I know that's not how it works in the game.
Horford is a tough player to quantify because his stats and his play don't exactly wow you the way Embiid can. He's the opposite of a flashy player, kind of like a lesser Tim Duncan. Since signing in Boston there's been a debate over whether or not Horford is worth the max contract. Some have given him the nickname of ""Average Al." He can be really quiet some games and at points throughout the season but the little things he does are huge for team success, evident in the playoffs. He's a sneaky good defender, very good screener, solid on the boards, good inside out game, and high basketball IQ. It wouldn't surprise me one bit to see him and Embiid with similar ratings because their intangibles are very different but they are both all-star talents.
Another big thing with ratings comes down to player usage and the situation they are in. A player like Oladipo improved a ton within one season but part of that comes down to him going from a role player to the number 1 guy. Kevin Love went from being THE guy in Minnesota to a role player, and often forgotten piece, on the Cavs. Love didn't necessarily get worse he was just used much differently. Even a player like Tatum showed later in the season and in the playoffs how good he could be with a bigger role on offense. I think that makes it extremely tough to rate players.
This is true, but it also comes down to not overrating guys so they don't turn into Timmy when they aren't that.
We have badges...which I thought was supposed to be like a compliment to ratings.
Horford should have gold or hall of fame defensive stopper, brick wall, pick and pop etc..
But, he should be like an 85, 86 overall.
But his badges can be there to reflect his abilities that don't translate to numbers.
Every team has guys like that on the team. Sixers have Amir Johnson...didn't average anything really but he plays defense hustles and just knows where to be.
Al Horford was THE reason the Celtics won that series in 5. He embarrassed Embiid.
Exposed his conditioning and weaknesses on defense. Embiid was extremely inefficient in that series.
As a fan of Embiid, you are severely underestimating Horford (and Gasol). Volume stats are good for determining who actually has the ability to be franchise players but don't let low volume stats skew your judgement on a player's skill level. If that was the case, then Westbrook would be considered the best PG ever.
Horford probably has the most versatile skill set of any big in the league. He can shoot, pass, and defend better than most big men but because he's not looking out for his numbers, he gets criticized for it. He's definitely not the best and he's not better than Embiid, but he can compete with any of them.
I'm not tho, I watched them in the playoffs but it's not good balance to have a guy be a 90 overall because of his "potential" to put up numbers. All that means, is that in league simulations and pno games... he'll be dominant even tho that's not his mindset going into a game..
23 and 14 for Embiid, shooting like 43% which isn't good.
Horford 15 and 8.5, he shot over 50 but other than that that was the only stat he really did anything better.
You wanna talk about embarrassed it was Simmons offensively, and our wings defensively.
Saric was playing horrid on defense, and for some reason we had JJ checking Tatum and that didn't work whatsoever.
The Celtics played defense on everyone else and frustrated embiid by bringing soft doubles in the post. No one was shooting well and he had no reliable options to kick it to.
Saying horford embarrassed him is just watching a few highlights of some good defensive possessions..but obviously averaging 23 and 14 isn't getting embarrassed at all.
This is crazy off topic now but the series was won by Tatum and Smart. Rozier as well. Horford was there to hit shots others created for him and play defense with help by the guards.
Which is why I keep saying he can't have a high rating because he's not going out there by himself to get it all done. He's older and it's not his game to do that.
Yeah I agree but I don't think anyone's asking for Al to be rated similar to Embiid. He's right where he should be.
He did it on a .503 TS% compared to Horford's 629. To be clear, that's the difference between Terry Rozier and Steph Curry.
And it was more than that. Horford consistently put Embiid out of position on defense and wore him down.
If you want to just look at raw points and rebounds by all means.
Im a huge badge h8r so I'd like to discuss this point. What about them doesn't translate to numbers? What would the difference be between being an 85 with badges or an 88 if no badges existed? I feel like they just mess up gameplay and are more confusing when they should all just be ratings or not exist in the first place.
I use my eyes. I watched every second of every game.
Simmons wasn't driving, wasn't being aggressive. JJ was spotty, Belinelli was MIA, ilyasova wasn't there, Covington gone...etc.
When our whole offense is predicated on embiid and Simmons high pick and rolls or pops or embiid iso looking for shooters..it's hard when that equation equals no shooters or no threat to score from Simmons on the screens.
If you look at advanced stats only and really try and say Horford played better than Jo, well that's an issue in and of itself.
It's a team sport first, when you got guards reaching in and doubling on drives or post ups it's gonna be frustrating. Let's not forget the mask he was wearing, right. Or that his conditionong was horrible off that injury before the playoffs as well.
The supporting cast being bad in the series allowing for the Celtics to key in on embiid and sag off shooters is a huge factor in turnovers and shooting percentage..and no advanced stats say that.
I mean when they overcomplicate them like they kinda are now it does lead to somethings being overpowered or whatever.
But badges to me were a perfect way to differentiate between players abilities not quantified by ratings.
Easiest example: Lebron. Chasedown blocks.
There are good shot blockers in the league, and they may have say a 90 block. But that doesn't necessarily make them a threat to chase you down.
LeBron isn't a great shot blocker being a sf and not in the post, but that doesn't negate the fact that he's an elite defender from behind on a break.
So I'm saying, guys like horford should have great badges. Good screener, good catch and shooter off screens, solid rebounder and defender...but he's not out here getting numbers.
The badges supplement his ability as a player to play good in situations that don't attribute to numbers on a stat sheet.
I could see Al being an 88 at most but that's just based on the ratings they've been handing out which have been high.
Amir Johnson is a stiff. Dude is tall and that's about it. I hope you're not trying to say Johnson is similar to Horford and Gasol. Amir Johnson is more similar to an Aaron Baynes and even then Baynes offers more.
And just to chime in on Horford's impact on the playoff series, I really think he was the leader and tone setter in that series for the Celtics. Whether he was the C's best player or won the series for Boston is debatable, it really was a collective team effort, but he was one of the most important pieces and you could make the argument the most important players considering the role he had to play and being the veteran on the team.
I'm comparing his role as in, when he's out there he's just a veteran leader whos impact won't show up in a box score. He's just gonna play defense and grab some boards.
As in his badges should be better than his ratings...setting screens and playing solid post d...but he's not gonna score or block people.
OK I'm with the chasedown example where that is more of a trait for a specific animation. It could be a rating but that might be easier to just keep as a badge. But being a good screener, for example, could be a rating.
Looks damn accurate to me.
That's my point. Kemba looks good. Kawhi doesn't.
Wow there's some passionate ratings people around.
I don't see why all the fuss. Week 1 happens and it all changes. Then Kemba has 50 on opening night and he goes up again. Then Kawhi hits a half court game winner so now he's a 99.
Meh.....ratings..... just play ball I say.
On topic, muscle definition this year, good stuff.
As Walker gets older his ability to finish around the basket area is beginning to wane - he makes up for it with deadeye shooting off the pick & roll (92nd percentile).
A scorer first and a passer second, which reflects in his assist numbers. Walker's size and effort are a factor in the Hornets' defensive decline over the last two seasons. A poor man's Kyrie Irving =/= on par with Kyrie Irving.
Screenshot is pretty spot on muscle definition and player model looks much improved not so sure about the rating 86 maybe could've been a point higher Only screenshot i haven't been happy with is the anorexic Donovan Mitchell he needs a new player model like Asap!
?Serious question. Did 2k forget about the "historical" rating scale aka how all players including legends were rated on the same scale? I don't have an issue with Kemba's rating, but some others (Tatum and Mitchell) to start make no sense and I'm pretty sure they will be coming down early in the season but I'm wondering what the process of deciding the ratings is.
All the "historical rating scale" is at this point is 2k's stinginess in handing out a 99 rating in any given attribute.
The ironic thing is they give out 98's like gangbusters, as if there's some intrinsic difference. It was a marketing ploy and nothing more.
Just curious, is your LeBron rating 99 or 98? Dont think you've posted his.
The one that makes me chuckle the most is all the 98 shot IQ's.
Right, that's their whole basis at this point of their "historical rating scale", that they just refuse to hand out 99's, both as an overall rating like you're alluding to and as individual attributes like Rashidi and I were saying.


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Changing Levels in Service Engagement and Pattern of Socio-Demographic and Clinical Characteristics in a Psychiatric Hospital in Nigeria
Authors : Omoaregba JO, Eze GO, Oseyemwen NK, Uteh BE
Under-utilization of services by individuals with mental illness is widespread and has been linked to stigma. Interventions to combat stigma can improve service utilization. There is a paucity of research that evaluates interventions to combat stigma. This study sought to ascertain the possible impact of an interventional programme on service engagement among patients with mental illness, and access for changes in patterns and correlates of mental illness in these individuals
This is a retrospective/cross-sectional study conducted at a regional psychiatric hospital in Nigeria.
This report compares two groups (pre and post intervention groups), following an intervention initiated by the hospital to combat stigma, in 2008. They were compared in terms of service engagement, clinical and socio-demographic characteristics. All patients who presented for the first time during the study period were recruited. All information were sourced from patients' case notes. Using the SPSS16, descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data and inferential statistics to test associations.
There was a six-fold increase in service engagement (p=0.002) with a reduction in the duration of untreated psychosis. The pre-intervention group significantly had longer duration of inpatients care (p=0.029), higher use of depot antipsychotics (p<0.0001) and higher prescription of ECT (p<0.0001). However, the post intervention group had a significantly higher use of psychoactive substance (p=0.013)
Correcting misconceptions about mental illness, psychiatric treatments and mental health facilities could reduce stigma, enhance service utilization, and improve clinical outcomes for people with mental illness. More robust studies are needed.
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We explain the different types of insulation you could use and the pros and cons of each type, including the types of roof or loft that they would be used in. This project will help you to work out exactly how much loft insulation you need to buy so that you can lay it yourself. We also explain the benefits of insulating your loft and why it is a good idea to do this project.
Insulating your loft is probably the most cost effective way to save energy in your home as it is cheap to do and it is where the majority of the heat can be lost. See below where we discuss the benefits of loft insulation in more detail, however before going into going into that we are going to explain the different types of roof and what insulation should be used in each.
We describe how to you go about insulating your loft here if you want to jump straight there, but in this project we help you to choose the right type of insulation for your needs and work out how much of it you need.
There are a range of different options for insulating different roofs depending on their construction. We will cover these briefly so that you can understand where and when they should be used, before we focus on explaining how you calculate the amount of insulation needed to insulate a cold roof or cold loft, which is by far and away the most common type.
There are a range of materials and methods for insulating a warm roof, but with the exception of spray foam there needs to be an air gap between the roof tiles to reduce condensation. This means that warm roof insulation solutions are more specialist as you need to know what and why you are using them which does make them more expensive generally.
Another disadvantage is that you have more space to heat as you are heating the whole loft space, as well as all the habitable rooms, however typically the insulation performs better so will generally offset this disadvantage.
Spray foam insulation can also provide structural strength to the roof, but you need to ensure that there are no slipped or broken tiles as the foam is generally applied to the underside of them without felt. This means that they are effectively stuck in place once it has been applied.
By far and away the most common type of roof is the cold roof and as this does not need specialist advice to fit this is where we will focus.
A cold roof is the most common type there is, where the insulation is laid on top of the ceiling between the joists. There are a few types of loft insulation available for the DIY enthusiast to place in the loft or attic.
This type is dealt with in detail in our project about laying loft insulation. It is the most commonly used and it is recommended for a DIY fit.
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The big problem with this form of insulation for lofts floors is that they are fragile, even the ones designed to be used as loft boards. They are much more expensive to purchase and they are not eco-friendly. Because of cost mainly, they would seldom be used in a loft.
How Much Loft Insulation Do You Need?
Using less than the recommended amount of insulation will cost you money. As much of 25% of your heating can be lost through the roof with no insulation in place. This represents about £155.00 per year wasted according to the Energy Saving Trust not to mention the tonnes of CO2.
Currently the government recommendation is that you should have 270mm thickness of insulation in your loft. This is based on the standard mineral wool, but the requirement is really about the amount of thermal insulation you have – the thicker the layer of insulation the more insulating it is.
As we discussed above the insulating properties of all the rolled insulation options are broadly similar so it is adequate to use thickness are a crude measure of the insulating capacity. No need to go into R-values and thermal conductivity values – phew!
For interest thought, the greater the R-value or lower the thermal conductivity value the better the material is at insulating. If you have multiple layers you simple add the R-values of each layer to get the total R-Value for the complete thickness of insulation materials you are using.
Back in the 70's the recommendations was to have 25mm and then more recently it was increased to 100mm, and by 2013 it had increased again. The full thickness of insulation in the United Kingdom (from August 2013) should be a minimum of 270mm.
You can have more if you want! The insulation works by trapping air in the mineral wool or similar.
Air is an excellent insulator so the more air (the thicker the layer of air) that you can trap the more insulating it will be.
Where air is poor at trapping heat is where it is allowed to move; it warms up and then moves taking the heat with it. This is known as convection, and if this is stopped, by trapping the air in the "wool" then air becomes an excellent insulator.
There are diminishing returns for adding more and more insulation so the guidelines therefore don't suggest adding greater depths as the returns (or savings) don't justify it.
While it is not going to hurt to have more insulation the cost savings you will get for every extra layer of insulation get less, so eventually it not worth adding any more.
It is also helpful to know the height of the joists, but this is likely to be close enough to 100mm not to matter – the nice thing about working with insulation is that the measurements do not need to be very precise as it is a squashy substance anyway.
You want to know the joist height so you can decide it the first layer of insulation is going to be laid in between the joists. Or you can just as easily do this by looking at it.
This way you can add the right amount to get the desired thickness overall (270mm or 11 in).
There is no need to lift old insulation – just lay the new stuff directly on top, without squashing it down.
The rolls are usually 600mm (24in) or 400mm (16in) wide. This is because it's the same distance specified between ceiling joists in most modern homes.
Most of the wider rolls come perforated so that it is easy to cut them to size of the more common joist widths.
If you have no insulation or only 25mm of insulation the insulation will need to be laid between the joists. You will need to lay a Top Layer of insulation over this (see below).
Use 100mm thick rolls which has a coverage of 8.3 m2.
However, there will be joists that will take up some of the area so deduct 10%.
Area (in sq m) x (1 – 0.1) ÷ 8.3 sq m = No rolls of 100mm mineral wool required.
There will be no joists so there is no need to deduct anything.
Area (in sq m) ÷ 6.47 sq m = No rolls of 170mm mineral wool required.
If you have between 30mm and 100mm you can lay a super thick top layer.
Area (in sq m) ÷ 5.61 sq m = No rolls of 200mm mineral wool required.
If you have over 170mm you can lay a thin top layer.
Use 100mm thick rolls which have a coverage of 8.3 m2.
Area (in sq m) ÷ 8.3 sq m = No rolls of 100mm mineral wool required.
Loft roll, given time, will settle and become thinner. This will have the effect of collapsing the tiny gaps between the fibres which trap the heat and it soon becomes useless as the heat can pass straight through it. This is why you might need to add more insulation in time.
The guidelines make a minimum recommendation for the thickness, so if you are in any doubt we suggest that you to exceed it rather than have less than this depth (270mm).
Now you are ready to go and get your insulation and anything else you need. Then you can get started with laying the insulation.
This is a very worthwhile job on a number of counts.
Firstly, because you will save money as your heating will become more efficient as you are not loosing so much heat through the loft.
As a result of this you will be using less energy, so doing your bit to save the planet.
You will also find that your home is more comfortable; warmer in winter and cooler in summer, maintaining a stable temperature for longer.
The heat will not be lost so quickly when the heating goes off so the temperature will not fluctuate so fast or far.
As you can see, insulating the loft is a no-brainer on every level so why not find out how by looking at our project all about how to lay insulation in your loft.


In 1911, Baden-Powell took the first steps in training Scouting's adult leaders by organizing a series of lectures for Scouter's. He made great strides in the years that followed, culminating in 1919 with the establishment of Wood Badge training. Wood Badge recipients now number more than 100,000 and can be found in all corners of the world.
The object of a Wood Badge course is to demonstrate as practically as possible the aims and methods of Scouting. Six days in duration, the course is a multifaceted presentation of leadership skills, organizational tools, and participatory activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the latest in team-development theory. Participants will also enjoy the fellowship of learning alongside many other volunteers and professional Scouters, and along the way have a great deal of fun.
Upon successful completion of all course requirements, each participant receives a certificate and the Wood Badge-two wooden beads to be worn around the neck on a leather thong. Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be a peak experience in their Scouting careers. It has served as a source of training and inspiration to thousands. In return, Wood Badge participants have positively affected millions of America's youth.
Specific needs such as use of a golf cart for transportation and special dietary requirements will be available. Contact the course director if you have any questions.


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Homeowners forgo real estate agents, sell through Zillow
People selling their homes online without real estate agents
Selling your home usually involves a real estate agent and multiple showings. That is, unless you go the online route.
It's been gaining popularity with websites like Zillow that can offer to buy your home without any of that.
But now that it's been around for over a year, we took a look at how well it's working and whether the convenience is really worth it.
Leigh Johnson is among the growing number of homeowners who have turned to the internet to sell their homes.
"We needed a little bit more space as the kids were getting older and we are getting more pets," said Johnson.
She says it was a fairly easy process.
"We didn't want to deal with figuring out open houses," said Johnson. "We honestly didn't want to do any more work. "
So, Johnson's family used Zillow to forgo a real estate agent, open houses and home repair costs.
"You go online, put in your home information on Zillow," said Johnson.
Zillow comes back with an offer and if you accept, they send out a representative to inspect the home to see if any work needs to be done before showing and selling.
"There is a convenience fee that comes with it and it's very similar to what you would pay to list it traditionally and that's where Zillow is able to make their profit to cover their expenses in that process," said Zillow representative and real estate agent Tony Julianelle.
Julianelle says selling your home online is nothing new. It's been around for over a year.
This year alone, 80,000 people have requested a Zestimate on their home from Zillow. However, only 2,291 homes were bought by Zillow.
"Some people chose not to move forward, but they just want to know they are very curious how accurate is my Zestimate," said Julianelle. "What's my house really worth. we see a lot of people that are curious about it but aren't ready to make that move yet."
For the sellers who decline Zillow's offer and decide to sell the traditional route, Zillow says they sold the home for 0.22% more. For example, 0.22% off a $400,000 home is only $880 more.
"We feel like for what we did, we don't have any regrets," said Johnson. "We felt like we got a fair price because we were able to put a down payment on a new home."
Both Zillow and Johnson say if you're looking to sell their home quickly, without open houses or home improvements, then selling online is for you.
This route isn't right for you if you aren't in a big rush to sell your home and if you want the most accurate price by looking at comparisons around the neighborhood, according to Modus real estate agent Kyle Bethew.


Written by Amir Taghati on 13 April 2019 .
On Monday, the US announced that it would add Iran regime's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) next week.
This was the first time that the US had ever included a foreign country's army to its FTO, which made this case especially newsworthy, particularly as it is now close to the one-year anniversary of the US withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran nuclear deal.


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Hydrangeas — What makes these colorful flowers so popular?
Stress-busting fatty acids discovered in Mycobacterium vaccae
Regenerative gardening and living, an online program
Hydrangea is an easy-to-grow ornamental because several varieties can thrive in different climates and conditions
Research shows that hydrangea may benefit your health by managing inflammation and protecting your liver
Hydrangea can also beautify your garden
Different hydrangea varieties you should be aware of
Health benefits of hydrangeas
What can hydrangeas be used for?
How to grow hydrangeas
Growing different types of hydrangeas
How to care for your hydrangeas and keep them alive
How to dry and preserve hydrangeas
The hydrangea belongs to the Saxifragaceae family, with four species native to the United States encompassing diverse locations such as New York, Georgia, Oklahoma, Missouri and Tennessee.1 Beginner gardeners can gain plenty of experience cultivating this plant, because some varieties are easy to grow.2
According to FTD by Design, there are numerous varieties of hydrangea, producing flowers of different sizes and colors:3
• Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) — Also called florist's hydrangea, garden hydrangea or French hydrangea, it's the most common hydrangea variety. It is known for its thick, shiny, heart-shaped and short-stemmed leaves, which can grow 4 to 6 inches long and 3 to 5 inches wide. There are three known types of bigleaf hydrangea:
◦ Mophead hydrangeas — Flowers can be purple, blue or pink. It's the most recognized and popular hydrangea because of the large, puffy flower heads.
◦ Lacecap hydrangeas — These are almost identical to mophead hydrangeas, although they have smaller fertile flower buds in the center and showy flowers around the flower head's edge.
◦ Mountain hydrangeas — They slightly resemble lacecap hydrangeas, but tend to have smaller flowers and leaves.
A unique type of bigleaf hydrangea you should be aware of is the Endless Summer developed by Bailey Nurseries. It was made with the goal of blooming throughout the entire summer, even with old growth.4
• Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) — This one is native to the U.S., and also known as wild hydrangea. It's usually grown as a hedge plant, although it can become a large shrub, sometimes reaching up to 6 feet tall. Smooth hydrangea flowers appear green upon the first opening, but whiten as the plant matures. Two popular smooth hydrangea cultivars include:
◦ Annabelle — This is typically used to refer to all smooth hydrangeas, and was inspired by the town of Anna, Illinois, where it's said the first smooth hydrangea was discovered. This cultivar produces white and round flower heads resembling large snowballs, growing up to 12 inches in diameter.
◦ Incrediball hydrangeas5 — The shrub is classified as Hydrangea arborescens "Abetwo" Incrediball. "Abetwo" is actually the cultivar name, while "Incrediball" is the trademark name. This cultivar is called "Incrediball" because of the impressive size of the plant's rounded flower heads, which can resemble balls.
• Panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) — Native to Japan and China, it's also called limelight hydrangea.6 This plant produces white flowers at first, but as it matures, the flowers turn pink. A popular cultivar of panicle hydrangea is the grandiflora hydrangea, which can grow exceptionally large, reaching up to 25 feet tall and bloom pure white flowers.7
• Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) — These are known for their leaves, which resemble those from oak trees. During fall, the leaves tend to change color and are the only known type of hydrangea to do this. In addition, the leaves are either bright red, golden orange or deep mahogany.
As for their flowers, oakleaf hydrangeas develop white cone-shaped flower heads (which can be single blossom or double-blossom) that gradually turn pink as the plant matures.
• Climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea animola ssp. Petiolaris) — Native to Asia, where it's called the "Japanese hydrangea vine," this hydrangea is gaining popularity because of its ability to climb walls and other structures, in some instances reaching 80 feet.
Climbing hydrangeas can also be planted as shrubs when there are no supporting structures present, reaching 3 to 4 feet in height. Once the plants mature, pleasantly fragrant white hydrangeas with lacecap-like flowers will bloom.
Take note that these are just some of the most basic types of hydrangeas. There are other unique hydrangea cultivars you can consider planting:8
Nikko Blue
Zinfin Doll
BloomStruck
Madame Emile Mouillere
Cityline Mars
Gatsby Pink
Blue Deckle
You and Me Together
Miss Saori
Historically, hydrangea has been used in various ways. Published research shows that this plant's potential health benefits include helping:
Promote kidney health — A study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine notes that coumarins found in hydrangea paniculata helped improve renal function and reduce renal oxidative stress in mice.9
Protect the liver — Results from a 2017 study indicate that compounds found in hydrangea macrophylla have hepatoprotective properties.10
Manage inflammation — Research published in Frontiers in Pharmacology note that hydrangea paniculata contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may benefit people who are affected with septic acute kidney injury.11
Hydrangeas are renowned for being ornamental plants thanks to their attractive flowers.12 In addition to being nice to look at, hydrangeas can serve other roles in your garden. The Missouri Botanical Garden considers hydrangeas as one of the best plants to use as shrubs.13
Some hydrangea varieties are valued for their healing abilities. An article from the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild states that root bark from hydrangea arborescens is an effective analgesic for people experiencing pain in the urinary tract. The article also provides instructions on how to make tea easily from this plant:14
Combine one-half to 1 teaspoon of dried bark with filtered water.
Steep for 1 hour. Take 4 ounces only.
According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, hydrangeas are best planted during spring or fall.15 If you're set on planting hydrangeas, take note of these tips for elegant and eye-catching flowers. Planting can be done via root cuttings:16,17
1. Select a hydrangea stem at least 6 inches long — a good time is between April and August — that has no flowers and is newly grown. New-growth stems have a lighter green color. If you live in an area with a colder climate where hydrangea tends to die, the hydrangea bush or shrub may consist of new growth.
2. Cut the stem just below a leaf node, or where a set of leaves will be growing. The cutting must be at least 4 inches long and have at least one additional set of leaves above the leaf node. Snip the cutting from the stem.
3. Remove the lowest pair of leaves from the cutting and trim flush to the stem. Remove the topmost set of leaves, leaving the two leaves nearest the base of the stem. Take these leaves and cut them in half, crosswise. If you have rooting hormone, dip the end of the hydrangea cutting in it. Although the rooting hormone can help increase the possibility of successfully propagating a hydrangea plant, you can still propagate hydrangeas without it.
Afterward, stick the cutting into well-drained damp potting soil containing plenty of organic matter or humus.
4. Cover the pot or container with a plastic bag, making sure that it doesn't touch the leaves of the cutting. Place the pot or container away from direct sunlight. Check the cutting every few days to make sure the soil is still damp. In two to four weeks, the cutting will be rooted and the propagation will be complete.
If you have enough space at home (whether a garden or a backyard), why not plant hydrangeas there? Here's how to plant hydrangeas outside:18,19
1. Dig a hole approximately 2 feet across and 1 foot deep. It should be as deep as the root ball. While hydrangeas can grow without difficulty in various soils, fairly rich, porous and moist soil is highly ideal. If you think the soil is poor quality, try adding more compost.
2. Set the plant in the hole and fill it half-full with soil. Water the plant first, and after the water is drained, fill the rest of the hole with soil and water thoroughly again. If you're planting multiple hydrangeas, space them 3 to 10 feet apart.
3. Fertilize the plant using a general-purpose fertilizer, such as 10-10-10 applied at a rate of 2 cups per 100 square feet in March, May and July. Water the plant soon after to help dissolve the fertilizer into the soil. It's not necessary to remove mulch when fertilizing. Ideally, water the hydrangeas thoroughly once a week or more frequently.
Rich soils don't need a lot of fertilizing. However, if the soil is light or sandy, feed the plants annually during late winter or spring. Excessive fertilizer will cause the plant to produce more leaves and fewer flowers.
4. For the first year or two after planting, and if there is any drought, make sure hydrangeas get plenty of water. If the soil is too dry, the leaves will wilt. During fall, cover the plants with bark mulch, leaves, pine needles or straw, to a depth of at least 18 inches. If possible, cover the entire plant (tip included) with cages made of snow fencing or chicken wire loosely filled with leaves. Avoid using maple leaves because of their tendency to break down quickly.
If you wish to grow a specific color of hydrangeas, determine the soil's acidity — it's a major factor. White blooms will always be white, while hydrangeas with naturally pink flowers tend to produce blue blooms. The closer the soil is to a balanced pH level of 6.5, the lighter the color of the hydrangeas.
If you're looking to plant a specific type of hydrangea, you have to take note of certain characteristics, such as the soil and weather conditions the plant can thrive in. These factors play a role in when and how long it will take for these hydrangeas to bloom:20
• Bigleaf hydrangeas — They grow well in moist and well-drained soil. A little shade is preferred because too much can lead to reduced flowering. Bigleaf hydrangeas bloom in June and July. If you want to plant any of the three types of bigleaf hydrangeas, take note of these requirements:
◦ Mophead hydrangeas — This type tends to thrive well in areas in the U.S. with a level 6 hardiness zone. Mophead hydrangea flower buds can be sensitive to cold temperatures and may not survive winter months.
◦ Lacecap hydrangeas — Just like mophead hydrangeas, lacecap hydrangeas can thrive in hardiness zone 6.
◦ Mountain hydrangeas — They can thrive in hardiness zone 5, and can be a great choice in areas with late winter cold snaps because they have hardier flower buds.
• Smooth hydrangeas — This type of hydrangea can tolerate warmer climates. Smooth hydrangeas can thrive in hardiness zones 4 to 9, with blooming time occurring between June and September.
• Panicle hydrangeas — This hydrangea is said to be one of the few types of hydrangeas that require several hours of sun, and can even tolerate full sun exposure. Panicle hydrangeas are the most cold-hardy out of the hydrangea plants, thriving in hardiness zones 4 to 7 and flowering from mid- to late summer.
• Oakleaf hydrangeas — These hydrangeas may survive drier temperatures and can be more winter hardy. However, oakleaf hydrangeas should be planted in well-drained soil, because they are highly sensitive to water log. Furthermore, avoid planting oakleaf hydrangeas in areas with deep shade, as this can cause the plant's fall foliage colors to fade.
Oakleaf hydrangeas can survive in hardiness zones 5 to 9, with flowers blooming in early summer and lasting until late summer.
• Climbing hydrangea — Growing climbing hydrangeas isn't for the impatient, as it typically takes three to four years to show signs of growth. This slow-growing plant can be planted in hardiness zones 4 to 8, with blooming time occurring during early to mid-summer.
After you're finished planting, the main question becomes: "How do I keep my hydrangeas alive?" Here are some tips on caring for hydrangeas:21,22,23
Avoid planting hydrangeas in hot, dry and exposed locations. Lean on the safer side and grow hydrangeas in partial shade, as excessive shade can reduce flowering. Take note that most hydrangea varieties are susceptible to weather changes, which can lead to reduced blooms.
Water your hydrangeas properly. These plants enjoy deep watering at least once a week, especially during dry weather.
Mulch the plant to maintain cool and moist conditions for the roots.
Prune hydrangeas during the summer once flowering season finishes to ensure they grow well. Avoid pruning in the late fall, winter or spring if you want flowers. Pruning panicle and smooth hydrangeas in early summer can remove prospective flower buds. On the other hand, bigleaf and oakleaf hydrangeas flowers bloom on the previous year's growth. Pruning these hydrangeas during the fall, winter or spring may remove impending flower buds.24,25
All old flowering shoots must be removed down to where strong growth is seen appearing. Only prune stems that produced this year's flowers; otherwise blooms will not appear on the plants next year.26
Once your hydrangeas are in full bloom and you wish to make beautiful hydrangea arrangements, take note of these instructions from SF Gate on how to properly cut hydrangea flowers:27
1. Cut flowers that are fully mature — Petals must be fully open in the center of the bloom and color should be evenly developed across the flower head. Only cut hydrangeas in the morning the day after watering. Have a bucket of water on hand and place cut hydrangea stems in it. It's essential for the hydrangeas to stay hydrated until they are fixed in the arrangement.
2. Use clean, standard pruning tools like bypass runners when cutting hydrangeas — Cleaning the pruning tool is important to avoid crushing the stem and to help prevent bacterial contamination. Both these factors can shorten the life of a hydrangea arrangement.
3. Hold the pruning tool in your dominant hand so the blade is against the back of stem and tilted toward it at a 45-degree angle — Place your thumb in front of the stem, directly over the knife or pruning tool. Using your other hand, pull on the stem above the knife, slightly up and away from the blade.
Maintain pressure on the stem with your dominant thumb. The knife should end against your thumb, but should not have force behind it that'll cut your skin. Cut hydrangea stems that are slightly longer than your preferred length, and cut down to a leaf node or a lateral stem to maintain the form and health of the plant.
4. Cut hydrangeas have a vase life of six to 10 days — However, mature blossoms may wilt prematurely if air enters the stem and blocks the flow of water to the flower.
To reduce air bubbles that can reduce their life span, try recutting stems at a 45-degree angle with the ends under water, plunging the cut ends of the stems in boiling water for 30 seconds or smashing the ends of the stems with a hammer (although some sources highlight that this tip can cause problems with water uptake).
Removing foliage from hydrangea stems can be beneficial to direct more water to the flowers. It also pays to consider the size of the arrangement and the container you'll be using — shorter containers and arrangements can make it easier for water to travel up the stem and reach the flower.
Once blooming season ends, hydrangeas turn either burgundy, brown, bronze or muted shades of cream and pale green. If you find it disheartening to see hydrangeas at this stage, don't worry. You can preserve these beautiful flowers by drying them. Lynn Couiter of HGTV shares these steps for drying hydrangeas:28
Allow flowers to dry naturally on the plants — This period runs from August to October. Hydrangeas are ready for drying when petals develop a "vintage" look or mature to the extent that the flowers look like parchment paper with pink or green hues. The flowers can also have a papery texture.
Avoid snipping hydrangeas during peak blooms or a rainy spell — There's a tendency that stems and leaves will hold too much water, and the flowers will not be able to dry fast enough. Timing is key, as you shouldn't wait too long or the flowers will turn brown.
Snip the flowers on a cool morning — Cut hydrangea stems at an angle with lengths measuring 12 to 18 inches. Remove leaves and place the stems in a jar, covering them with water about halfway. Place the jar in a cool spot out of direct light and check periodically.
Avoid crowding hydrangea stems in the container. The different lengths of stems will enable good air circulation. Hydrangea blooms can be ready in around two weeks. If they're still not mature, pour a little more water and give the plant more time.29
You can also hang the stems upside down individually or in small bunches in a cool and dry spot out of direct sunlight. Check these stems periodically for dryness. Placing hydrangea stems inside a plastic container and covering them with silica or white sand is another way to dry the flowers. After two to four days, shake them gently until clean.30
1 Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society, 1981;97(1):29-36
2 Better Homes & Gardens, "Choose the Top Hydrangeas for Your Garden"
3, 20, 22, 25 FTD Fresh, "Types Of Hydrangeas: A Visual Guide," FTD by Design, July 11, 2016
4 Southern Living, "The Truth About 'Endless Summer' Hydrangea"
5 The Spruce, "Incrediball Hydrangea Plant Profile"
6 HGTV, "'Limelight,' Hydrangea Planting And Growing Tips"
7 The Spruce, "Tree Hydrangea Plant Profile"
8 The Spruce "14 Beautiful Hydrangea Varieties,"
9 Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017;2017:5350161
10 Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Jul; 18(7): 1482
11 Front Pharmacol. 2017 Dec 14;8:872
12 Oregon State University, October 5, 2018
13 Missouri Botanical Garden, "Best Shrubs"
14 Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, "Herbal and Nutritional Treatment of Kidney Stones"
15, 18 The Old Farmer's Almanac, "Hydrangea – How To Plant, Grow, And Care For Hydrangea Shrubs"
16 Gardening Know How, "Hydrangea Propagation – How To Propagate Hydrangeas From Cuttings"
17, 19, 21, 24 "Hydrangea," The Flower Expert
23 Gardening Know How, "Growing Hydrangeas – Hydrangea Care Guide,"
26 Texas A&M University, "Hydrangeas Brighten Landscape"
27 SF Gate, "Cutting Techniques For Hydrangea Blooms"
28, 29, 30 HGTV, "How to Dry Hydrangeas"
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AU Engineering Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering
When less is more: Designer slits make glasslike materials much stronger
By making specially designed slits in Plexiglas, Danish researchers have made it stronger, lighter and more flexible. The new knowledge could be used to make microchips much more durable.
[Translate to English:] Testemne under forsøg, hvor de to ender yderst tv langsomt trækkes i hver sin retning. Vha. Digital Image Correlation kan bevægelser måles optisk. Den vertikale bevægelse af testemnet er således vist med farvede konturlinjer. Foto: Simon Heide-Jørgensen.
19 February 2020 by Heidi Søndergaard
By cutting a geometric pattern in a material, researchers from Aarhus University and the Turner Research Group from the University of Pennsylvania in the US have changed the mechanical properties of the material and improved its tolerance against fracture.
In their experiment, the researchers used Plexiglas as a model material and added a number of specially designed cuts, in so doing removing some of the material. Plexiglas is usually brittle and glasslike, so it is vulnerable to fractures. With the new technique, the product becomes lighter than the original, stronger and more robust.
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The technique produces what is called a mechanical metamaterial, meaning that the properties of the material are changed, solely by changing its geometric structure. Therefore, the material primarily derives its characteristics from the geometric structure rather than its chemical composition.
The discovery has been described in the renowned Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids.
"In the project, we tested a geometric double cantilever beam shape, which can represent a wide range of products, including microchips. When manufacturing microchips, the component has a tendency to crack because it is made of a brittle material. By introducing these specially designed cuts, the component becomes more flexible and less fragile. The effect originates from the new geometry, which can spread stress loads over a larger area reducing the stress singularity responsible for formation and growth of cracks," says Simon Heide-Jørgensen, a postdoc and researcher on the project.
The research team made a number of laser cuts in the material, thereby changing its geometry near the expected stress singularities. This means that it is possible to make the material fracture by design (or on-demand), i.e. follow the cuts. This significantly increases the component's resistance to cracks and fracture.
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"Instead of concentrating in a singularity, stresses now spread along the cuts we've made in the material. The material can withstand a greater load before breaking. When a fracture does arise, it will grow along the cuts, and this will slow it down and thereby inhibit further crack growth. The material obtains a greater tolerance to crack growth and it becomes much less fragile," says Simon Heide-Jørgensen.
In addition to making the material more resilient to cracks, the cuts make it more flexible and lighter, and, in principle, reduce material consumption.
Postdoc Simon Heide-Jørgensen
Department of Engineering, Aarhus University
shj@eng.au.dk
Associate Professor Michal Budzik
mibu@eng.au.dk


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Alfa 1 antitripsina (AAT ou A1AT), também escrito α1 anti-tripsina (α1AT), é um inibidor de enzimas que digerem proteínas no sangue produzido principalmente pelo fígado. É chamada de antitripsina por sua capacidade de inativar a tripsina, uma enzima digestiva pancreática, porém, apesar do nome, é mais eficiente inativando outras enzimas digestivas, como a elastase produzida por neutrófilos. Assim, sua nomenclatura mais precisa é Inibidor de proteinase alfa 1 (IPα1).

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A alfa 1 antitripsina (A1AT) é uma glicoproteína codificada no gene SERPINA1, locus Pi, localizado no braço longo do cromossomo 14 (14q31-32). Sua principal função é inibir a tripsina, elastase e a protease-3. Essa inibição serve para proteger os pulmões e o fígado de enzimas capazes de digerir proteínas (proteases) produzidas por macrófagos e neutrófilos durante respostas inflamatórias. No sangue humano de um adulto saudável há entre 1,5 a 3,5 gramas/litro de A1AT.

Patologias
A deficiência de AAT é um distúrbio genético de herança autossômica codominante. Pode ser causada por mutação de 30 alelos diferentes, nomeados de acordo com o alfabeto, mas 95% dos casos afetam o alelo Z. Os sintomas mais frequentes de deficiência de alfa-1-antitripsina são:
Dificuldade em respirar após esforço (84%),
Sibilância (76%),
Catarro (50%),
Tosse persistente (42%),
Bronquite crônica (40%)

Pode evoluir para fibrose hepática e enfisema pulmonar.

Alguma variação da deficiência de alfa-1-antitripsina (DAAT) é tão freqüente quanto a fibrose cística, afetando um em cada 2.000-5.000 indivíduos. Estima-se que o número de portadores de DAAT chegue a 3,4 milhões.

Também está associada com:
Tumores hepáticos;
Icterícia por obstrução;
Hipertensão portal.

Genes no cromossoma 14
Inibidores de serina protease

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The Bentley Continental GT Convertible is the quintessential open-top grand tourer. Its powerful 6.0 litre, W12 twin-turbo engine includes a variable displacement system that combines lower emissions with greater output, elevating the power to a stunning 582 bhp (590 PS). You'll feel the promise of performance the moment you slide your hands around the redesigned steering wheel; your fingers, a touch away from the column-mounted paddle-shift gear selectors. On the outside, the model's iconic chrome grille gleams exquisitely. Inside the cabin, the steering wheel with paddle-shift gear selectors invites a supremely assured grip, while cleverly designed storage means all that you need is now even closer to hand. This is a Bentley Continental convertible that can either soothe or stir the soul.
Each bodyline, crease and swell of bodywork has a look of millimetre-perfect precision. From the front, the face of the Continental GT Convertible appears hewn from solid metal, with distinctive large inner headlamps flanking the familiar Bentley mesh grille. A sweeping bodyline spears backwards from the front wheel to meet the muscular curve of the rear wheel's haunch, projecting a wide and confident stance. Superforming, a technique that uses a combination of 450ºC temperature and air pressure, is used to form the Continental GT Convertible's immaculately tailored lines.
The Continental GT Convertible delivers breath-taking performance, resulting in true open-air exhilaration. Its twin-turbo W12 engine now produces 590PS, with maximum torque of 720 Nm available from just 1800 rpm for effortless power at the flex of the driver's right foot. The figures tell their own story: the Continental GT Convertible accelerates from 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 196 mph.
An all-wheel drive powertrain gives the Continental GT Convertible reassuring traction in all conditions. The impressive power of the W12 engine is sent to all four wheels, with a 60:40 rear power delivery bias for optimum handling. As a result, it is not simply one of the fastest convertibles in the world but also one of the most confidence-inspiring, delivering exceptional grip and control.
In the Bentley Continental GT Convertible interior, the design team has created a cocoon of curved yet crisply-defined planes and surfaces. From the sweep of the fascia architecture, inspired by the form of the Bentley wings, to the satin-chrome dials with their white illumination, the interior of the Continental GT Convertible expresses timeless Bentley design cues with contemporary flair. The seats can be commissioned with semi-aniline hides to give the cockpit a spacious ambience and their slim line design offers easy access to rear seats. All leather surfaces are soft-touch, yet seams and edges are precisely defined. Instrument graphics are elegant and clear; the cabin architecture has a refined, inviting feel. The cockpit of the Continental GT Convertible has been designed to provide tactile and visual delight, together with outstanding levels of comfort. These are the hallmarks of a true Bentley grand tourer.


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The holiday in Poland is not an obvious experience for the Jewish people. We have strong connection to Poland, but the last experience of the Jewish people in Poland – was not a good one. Nevertheless, we chose to come and visit a wonderful land where our forefathers lived and worked. We came to the country that everything is foreign. Language, style, culture – everything was new and foreign. We came to learn and understand, and we discovered a lovely place. We met Robert and Irma – an extraordinary couple, Poles, Typical Poles, who welcomed us warmly.
Their hearts were wide enough to contain all the strange behavior of orthodox Jews, kosher kitchens, other clothes, tefillin, a thread that surrounded the house on Shabbat, and more. We did not think the vacation would be with the hosts, everything was more than expected, we laughed together, we drank beer, we learned Polish (and they learned Hebrew words), and we had a good time together. The rustic and authentic place, the furniture, the air, the atmosphere all made this vacation an experience we would never forget. Thank you, a wonderful couple, for the place and the hospitality, for the honor and friendship, for your existence, and for the amazing place you built.


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September 2, 1939: Danzig Annexed
Germany annexes Danzig.
Background: German troops are on the march in Poland. England and France have warned Germany to withdraw or they will support Poland. No declarations of war has been tendered yet. It is Saturday, 2 September 1939, but world capitals are scenes of frantic diplomatic activity.
Italy, Diplomacy: In the morning, the Italian Ambassador to Germany, Count Bernardo Attolico, presents a proposal for a truce, to be followed by a conference. Italy has been acting as a diplomatic clearninghouse over central Europe for years, but is known to favor Germany. The proposal, of course, hinges upon French/UK acceptance, as Germany desperately wants to delay or even prevent Allied intervention. Mussolini withdraws the proposal that afternoon due to Allied indifference. Italy declares neutrality.
Germany, Diplomacy: Ribbentrop invites British civil servant Sir Horace Wilson, a PM Chamberlain crony who has a room at 10 Downing Street, to Berlin for discussions. Wilson refuses and warns Ribbentrop that sentiment "in the House of Commons and in the Cabinet" strongly favors an immediate declaration of war. Hitler, dubiously encouraged by Ribbentrop who professes to have a superior understanding of British intentions, still believes a peaceful settlement is possible. Goering continues his attempts at unofficial diplomacy via the Swede Birger Dahlerus, but gets nowhere despite repeated calls to Whitehall and visits to the British embassy.
England, Diplomacy: Shortly before midnight, British ambassador to Germany Sir Nevile Henderson informs Ribbentrop to expect an ultimatum at 9 a.m. the following day.
England, military: The National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939 is enacted immediately and enforces full conscription on all males between 18 and 41 resident in the UK.
Ireland, Diplomacy: President Douglas Hyde of the Republic of Ireland declares the neutrality of his nation;
Switzerland, military: the government orders a general mobilization of its forces.
Germany, military: German forces complete the annexation of the free city of Danzig, which is adjacent to East Prussia and has no hope of staying unoccupied. Many German troops in plainclothes have been waiting in the city. Most historians pinpoint the beginning of the war as the attack on the depot at Danzig (Westerplatte) the previous day. Light but determined resistance in the city's Polish Post Office is overcome. Elsewhere, German forces remain on the move, pointed toward Warsaw.
Naval War, Atlantic: The SS Athenia, commanded by Captain James Cook, leaves Liverpool for Montreal at 13:00 hours despite indications that war is imminent - there is no war declaration so far. The Athenia carries 1,103 passengers including about 500 Jewish refugees, 469 Canadians, 311 US citizens, 72 UK subjects, and 315 crew.
September 1, 1939: Invasion of Poland
September 3, 1939: France, Great Britain Declare War
September 4, 1939: First RAF Raid
September 5, 1939: The US Stays Out
September 6, 1939: Battle of Barking Creek
September 7, 1939: Polish HQ Bugs Out
September 8, 1939: War Crimes in Poland
September 9, 1939: The Empire Strikes Back
September 10, 1939: The Germans Break Out
September 11, 1939: Battle of Kałuszyn
September 12, 1939: The French Chicken Out
September 13, 1939: The Battle of Modlin
September 14, 1939: Germany Captures Gdynia
September 15, 1939: Warsaw Surrounded
September 16, 1939: Battle of Jaworów
September 17, 1939: Soviets Invade Poland
September 18, 1939: Lublin Falls
September 19, 1939: Germans, Soviets Hook Up
September 20, 1939: the Kraków Army Surrenders
September 21, 1939: Romania Convulses
September 22, 1939: Joint Soviet-German Military Parade
September 23, 1939: The Panama Conference
September 24, 1939: The Luftwaffe Bombs Warsaw
September 25, 1939: Black Monday for Warsaw
September 26, 1939: Warsaw on the Ropes
September 27, 1939: Hitler Decides to Invade France
September 28, 1939: Warsaw Capitulates
September 29, 1939: Modlin Fortress Falls
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Q: Image specification needed for React-360 pano cubemap When I try to render my cubemap in react360 I am getting a pitchblack viewport in the browser and in the console I have : WebGL-0x20848408300 texture bound to texture unit is not renderable, it may be none power of 2 and have incompatible texture filtering...
I have resized my images at 512 by 512 so im guessing it is the filtering that is the issue...  How should my images be filterd to be used in the pano cubemap?  I cannot find any information anywhere on this.
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During the summer of 2009, Radiohead created "Harry Patch (In Memory Of)," a dedication to the last living survivor of trench warfare during the first World War. Today, seven years later on Veteran's Day, the band releases the track along with "These Are My Twisted Words."
The band is currently on a world tour that began after the release of their ninth studio album A Moon Shaped Pool and have headlined multiple festivals as the tour will continue into 2017.
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A judge's order to unseal records in a lawsuit against Chrysler shows the car maker resold lemons.
A ruling by the North Carolina Court of Appeals permitted the unsealing of Chrysler records that showed how the car manufacturer resold cars that it had bought back from customers who complained they were lemons.
The documents that proved such activity had been sealed during a personal injury lawsuit against Chrysler, but Superior Court judge Narley Cashwell in Raleigh unsealed them in February. The North Carolina Court of Appeals stayed the order temporarily, but lifted the stay on March 13, allowing the records to be unsealed.
Chrysler is appealing the order and seeks to have the records re-sealed.
Since 1993, Chrysler spent $1.3 billion to buy back from customers cars with safety or functional defects. Those cars were then auctioned to dealers who resold the cars without notifying the buyers of the troubled history.


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Фёдоровка () — село,
Терпеньевский сельский совет,
Мелитопольский район,
Запорожская область,
Украина.

Код КОАТУУ — 2323085111. Население по переписи 2001 года составляло 396 человек.

Географическое положение
Село Фёдоровка находится в 10 км к западу от села Терпенье.
Рядом с селом проходит железная дорога, в 3-х км от села находится станция Терпение.

Автомобильными дорогами Фёдоровка связана с Терпеньем и магистралью М-18 Харьков — Симферополь с сёлами Першотравневое и Трудовое, а также грунтовой дорогой с селом Видродження.

История
Село основано в 1872 году.

В 1886 году в Фёдоровке действовала православная церковь.

До революции Фёдоровка входила в Терпеньевскую волость Мелитопольского уезда Таврической губернии.

В 1947 году существовал Фёдоровский сельский совет, и Фёдоровка была единственным селом в его составе, но к 1979 году сельсовет был расформирован, и Фёдоровка вошла в состав Терпеньевского сельсовета Мелитопольского района.

Население
В следующей таблице представлена динамика численности населения Фёдоровки:

Объекты социальной сферы
 Школа. Фёдоровская общеобразовательная школа I—II ступеней расположена по адресу ул. Октябрьская, 20-а. В школе 8 классов, 18 учеников и 7 сотрудников. Язык обучения русский. Директор — Ангеловская Алла Ивановна. Школа работает с 1962 года и носит имя Героя Советского Союза Евтея Моисеевича Гребенюка.
 Дом культуры.

Известные уроженцы
 Поздняков, Фёдор Григорьевич (1908—1944) — Герой Советского Союза.
 Назин, Владимир Иванович (1934—1994) — советский поэт.

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 Фёдоровка на картах: 1919, 1943, 1943 (север села), 1991, 1991 (север села) годы.