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Neste MY Renewable Diesel launched in Sweden
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Neste Corporation, Press Release, 7 November 2018 at 10 am (EET)
Neste is launching Neste MY Renewable Diesel for the Swedish transport marketIt is made from 100% renewable raw materials and emits up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil diesel.
With 2.7 million tons, Neste is responsible for the majority of total renewable diesel production globally. Neste MY Renewable Diesel reduced climate emissions by 8.3 million tonnes of CO2 in 2017. This is equivalent to taking more than 3 million fossil-fuel cars off the roads or making a city the size of Stockholm car-free for 8 years. Neste is targeting to produce about 4 million tons of renewable fuels by 2022. In 2017 renewable fuels accounted for 21.4% of the total transportation fuel usage in Sweden, and consumption of renewable fuels is growing rapidly, by 19% in 2018 compared to 2015 and the most of this increase is due the use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) such as Neste MY Renewable Diesel.
"Sweden has incredibly ambitious climate targets, not least that the country should be fossil-free by 2045. We and other companies which produce renewable fuels need clear policies and predictable forecasts, if we are to secure new investment and increase production, which is required to significantly reduce emissions from the transport sector and achieve our climate goals", says Carl Nyberg, Neste's Vice President in Sales Scandinavia.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel can be used in all diesel engines and existing fuel distribution systems. The fuel is being launched in Sweden under the motto "Five minutes to fossil-free".
Neste MY Renewable Diesel sales in Sweden is aimed initially at the transport industry and other business customers and is sold via the distributors Swea Energi, Biofuel Express, Ecobränsle, Colabitoil and Energifabriken. But the fuel works just as well in private cars and can easily replace traditional diesel here as well.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel is produced from 100% renewable raw materials. A large number of different waste fats are used in the production, including waste and residues from meat, fish and vegetable oil industry. Neste MY Renewable Diesel has the same chemical composition as fossil diesel and easily replaces conventional diesel or can be blended in any proportion.
Neste Corporation
Kaisa Lipponen
Director, Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing
Additional information: Carl Nyberg, Vice President, Sales, Scandinavia, +358 50 458 4274
Neste in brief
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates sustainable solutions for transport, business, and consumer needs. Our wide range of renewable products enable our customers to reduce climate emissions. We are the world's largest producer of renewable diesel refined from waste and residues, introducing renewable solutions also to the aviation and plastics industries. We are also a technologically advanced refiner of high-quality oil products. We want to be a reliable partner with widely valued expertise, research, and sustainable operations. In 2017, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 13.2 billion. In 2018, Neste placed 2nd on the Global 100 list of the most sustainable companies in the world. Read more: neste.com
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I am honored with your favor of the 30th Ulto., containing a return of the Tobacco by you purchased for the public. This return appears to me consitent with the intention of the Council of State in their recommendation to me. It is true, that I expected where any appeared, on a survey, to be damaged, it would be necessary to pick it, so as not only to separate the good from the bad and damaged, but also to prevent that damaged from water from being further communicated to the good. This I believe will be effected by the measures you have taken.
Reports with me are, from their frequency, grown less and disagreeable & of course I do not pay that attention to them as formerly. However, I often feel for those whose rectitude I am well satisfied in, and believe me, Sir, I have ever, and do still, consider you as one of those, and shall not easily be led to believe the contrary. The reports respecting your purchases have not been carried so great a length here, as you mention. What further may be necessary to be done to or with the Tobacco will undoubtedly fall within your province; no insinuations of others would induce me to apply to any other, as I know, upon a proper investigation of facts as they really were, your Country will be as well satisfied with your Conduct as I am in this particular.
I have written to the Board of Treasury, and expected before this to have had their further advice and directions respecting the Tobacco, but have not been favored with a line from them since the Council's determination. You shall be informed whenever they think proper to say anything to me on this subject.


When the White House and the U.S. Department of Labor brought together workers, labor leaders, advocates, forward-leaning employers, members of Congress and others to the first-ever White House Worker Voice Summit on October 7, the Los Angeles Black Worker Center's Lola Smallwood Cuevas was among them.
Smallwood Cuevas was invited in her role as founder of UCLA's Los Angeles Black Worker Center, which strives to increase access to quality jobs, reduce employment discrimination and improve industries that employ black workers. The center accomplishes this by building the leadership of black workers and promoting practices that create quality jobs and a more equitable workforce. Smallwood Cuevas also serves as project director of the UCLA Labor Center.
The White House summit explored how workers can make their voices heard in the workplace in ways that are good for workers and businesses.
Smallwood Cuevas took part in the panel discussion, "Community + Worker = Stronger Voice." Among her co-panelists was prominent civil rights activist Wade Henderson of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, with whom she discussed ways that community groups, employers and unions work together to create good-paying jobs with benefits that help families prosper.
Black workers face nearly double the unemployment rate of the general population nationwide. In L.A. County, nearly half of working-age black adults are unemployed or working in jobs that pay $13 an hour or less. In addition to developing community leaders that can share their stories, the center also houses the Ready to Work program, which mentors participants for eight weeks to prepare them for building and construction apprenticeship programs.
During a conversation between President Obama and summit participants, Smallwood Cuevas was called upon to describe the Black Worker Center's innovative work.
Obama responded by describing the opportunities that investment in the country's infrastructure would present.
The L.A. Black Worker Center is a community-labor project incubated at the UCLA Labor Center that also serves as a community partner and a site for UCLA students to participate in internships, field research and service projects. It recently helped launch a sister center in partnership with the UC Berkeley Labor Center.
Read the full article on the UCLA Newsroom.
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3D printing business MakerBot lays off 30% of staff, Stratasys remains "committed"
Michael Petch February 15th 2017 - 8:06pm 0 0
The recently appointed CEO of Stratasys subsidiary MakerBot has announced his first move, a drastic reduction in headcount.
In a blog post today Nadav Goshen, CEO explains that, "The leadership team and I have been working on a new organizational structure, and as part of this new plan we will reduce staff at MakerBot by 30%."
Sadly, the news follows a predictable pattern as the previous MakerBot CEO reduced the employee headcount by 20% in April 2015 and by a further 20% in October of the same year.
As 3D Printing Industry previously reported Goshen has been brought into to revive lagging business units in the past: this has led to some speculation that Stratasys is preparing to sell the MakerBot brand.
Stratasys and MakerBot 3D printed parts Photo by Michael Petch
Early signals of trouble at MakerBot
Stratasys CEO Ilan Levin denied this path is the direction the company are heading, telling 3D Printing Industry that, "Stratasys continues to be committed to MakerBot and we are working closely with Nadav Goshen on the leadership transition."
However, when speaking to 3D Printing Industry the Director of Public Relations at MakerBot also told us, "We believe that MakerBot is still one of the strongest 3D printing brands. Over the last two years, MakerBot launched products that have been well accepted by the market."
3D Printing Industry understand that the Director of Public Relations left MakerBot within the past 7 days and prior to today's announcement.
Who remains?
Goshen states that he'd, "like to thank those who are parting ways with us today for their dedication, hard work and friendship." From our sources we understand the further news about the exact structure of those who are still employed by MakerBot has yet to be announced. Insiders have given us conflicting figures, with employee figures after today's cuts ranging between 120 to 190.
The restructuring will see MakerBot bringing, "hardware and software product development under one team. Our VP of Engineering, Dave Veisz, will now oversee all hardware and software R&D, and we're promoting current Director of Digital Products, Lucas Levin, to VP of Product, leading product management across hardware and software." 3D Printing Industry have found that a number of contacts as MakerBot no longer have valid email addresses, including members of the softwear development team.
MakerBot will be making further announcements this week about the news.
Desktop 3D printing part of long-term strategy
In contrast to 3D printing business rival 3D Systems, Goshen says, "As part of Stratasys, we believe in the long-term opportunities in desktop 3D printing." 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi has previously stated that the desktop 3D printing market is not an area where his company will focus.
For MakerBot Goshen adds that, "Greater focus on long-term goals is key to our success, and we must reduce the pressure and distraction of chasing short-term market trends."
As MakerBot CEO, Goshen must contend with what many in the 3D printing industry see as a brand irreparably damaged. At recent tradeshows several MakerBot resellers have told 3D Printing Industry reports about the difficulty of reestablishing credibility, frequently with a new nozzle in hand.
Furthermore, analysts will be watching intently to see how the new CEO responds to the increasing number of desktop 3D printer manufacturers. Many such manufactures offer what can be considered more technically advanced products at the same or lower price points.
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Featured image show MakerBot positioned within other Stratays 3D printers. Photo by Michael Petch
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Michael Petch is the editor-in-chief at 3DPI and the author of several books on 3D printing. He is a regular keynote speaker at technology conferences where he has delivered presentations such as 3D printing with graphene and ceramics and the use of technology to enhance food security. Michael is most interested in the science behind emerging technology and the accompanying economic and social implications.
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Police have recovered a hoard of firearms at a house in Dukinfield.
As part of an ongoing investigation, a house on Dain Close in Dukinfield was searched on Wednesday 9 July 2014.
Over 40 prohibited weapons have been seized and are in the process of being examined by specialist officers under the Firearms Act.
A 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a prohibited firearm. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Debbie Dooley said: "We have recovered a significant number of firearms at this address, many of which appear to be antique or heritage weapons relating to the World Wars.
"At this stage the weapons do not appear to have been collected for any other reason than as part of a hobby but it does not detract from the seriousness that these weapons pose, particularly if they get into the wrong hands.
Many firearms are held in innocence and ignorance of their illegality or are overlooked and forgotten in people's homes. The amnesty gives holders the chance to dispose of the firearm or ammunition with no questions asked, by simply taking it to a local police station and handing it in.
The amnesty began on Saturday 12 July at 7am and will run until 11.59pm on Saturday 26 July. Surrendering unwanted, unlicensed weapons avoids the risk of them becoming involved in criminality and means that members of the community can dispose of firearms in a safe place.
During that period, those surrendering firearms will not face prosecution for the illegal possession and they can remain anonymous.
During the amnesty there will also be a change in legislation which will make it illegal for certain people to hold weapons such as antique firearms.
Weapons and ammunition can be surrendered at any police station but anyone handing in a firearm, ammunition or any other weapon during the amnesty is advised to check the opening times of their station by calling 101 or visiting the GMP website.


Rift creator Trion Worlds has raised a further $85 million in funding led by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
CEO Lars Buttler confirmed that the game has generated revenues of over $100 million in just ten months, with the company now considering an IPO.
"We are thrilled about entering this exciting period of growth and scale with our investors," said Buttler. "Backing from a stalwart long-term investor such as Teachers', which has the experience and structure to support our vision, and the expanded relationship with our current stakeholder and great supporter, BDMI, is a massive endorsement for Trion."
Rift uses a subscription model with in-game transactions and competes against Blizzard's World of Warcraft and BioWare's newly-released Star Wars: The Old Republic.
European media conglomerate Bertelsmann also took part in the funding round. According to Buttler, the warchest may be used for acquisition or licensing costs. Between 2006 and 2008 Trion raised $100 million.
Rift is now preparing for launches in South Korea between April and June and then China.


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Russia unveils 'first' COVID-19 vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that his country has become the first to approve a vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus (COVID-19) and that one of his daughters has been inoculated. The vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya research institute in coordination with the Russian defence ministry.
"This morning, for the first time in the world, a vaccine against the new coronavirus was registered" in Russia, he said during a televised video conference call with government ministers.
I know that it is quite effective, that it gives sustainable immunity," Putin added.
The announcement came after scientists in the West raised concerns about the speed of development of Russian vaccines, suggesting that researchers might be cutting corners after coming under pressure from authorities to deliver.
Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said that clinical trials involving several thousand participants would continue.
Tatyana Golikova, a deputy prime minister in charge of health issues, said officials hoped that vaccinations of medical staff could begin soon.
The World Health Organization (WHO) last week urged Russia to follow established guidelines and go "through all the stages" necessary to develop a safe vaccine.
Spokesman Christian Lindmeier said at the time that the WHO had not been officially notified of any Russian vaccine on the verge of being deployed.
The pandemic has seen an unprecedented mobilisation of funding and research to rush through a vaccine that can protect billions of people worldwide.
The vaccine developed by Russia is a so-called viral vector vaccine, meaning it employs another virus to carry the DNA encoding of the needed immune response into cells.
Gamaleya's vaccine is based on the adenovirus, a similar technology to the coronavirus vaccine prototype developed by China's CanSino.
The state-run Gamaleya institute came under fire after researchers and its director injected themselves with the prototype several months ago, with specialists criticising the move as an unorthodox and rushed way of starting human trials.
Moscow has dismissed allegations from Britain, the United States and Canada that a hacking group linked to Russian intelligence services tried to steal information about a coronavirus vaccine from labs in the West.
With more than 897,000 confirmed infections, Russia's coronavirus caseload is currently fourth in the world after the United States, Brazil and India.
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Spring 2022 Class Notes
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Konstantin Mantzouranis '88 is currently working at Norwegian People's Aid, Humanitarian Disarmament Division as an operations manager in the Republic of Palau. The team's mission is to develop national capacity in researching, locating, extracting, identifying, removing and safely remediating explosive remnants of war of all land service, air-dropped and seaborne munitions.
Yvonne Castañeda '94 wrote the young adult memoir, Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety, which was recently published by Santa Monica Press. The book has been reviewed and endorsed by renown authors, including Sandra Cisneros. It explores mental health issues within the Latino community and delves into Castañeda's youthful experiences and unhealthy relationship with food. Castañeda earned a bachelor's degree in international relations at FIU.
Jennifer (Tatlonghari) Dodson '98 received an award given by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. During her time at FIU, she was the Student Occupational Therapy Association's president. She is a proud alumna and is passionate about inspiring future clinicians to advocate for the profession. She has earned advanced credentials as a certified hand therapist. She recently completed her post professional doctorate degree at Jefferson University.
Robert Sens '05 was recently promoted as senior director at Brillient Corporation, where he oversees the corporation's delivery of services and growth with federal government clients.
Ryan Benson MBA '12, principal with A. Vernon Allen Builder, has been certified as a senior officer candidate for the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA). Benson has been selected as the official nominee for the position of secretary for FHBA. The election will take place during the FHBA Board of Directors Meeting in November 2022. Benson is the co-owner of A. Vernon Allen Builder, a luxury home builder in Naples, and a director for the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, appointed by Governor DeSantis in 2019.
Greg Gebhardt, MBA '12 recently started with Duke Energy as a strategic account manager focused on identifying opportunities to serve as a collaborative thought partner with Fortune 100 organizations. He previously co-founded a technology start up, Naivya. Currently, he works alongside Apple, General Motors, The Home Depot and United Parcel Service to address some of the most challenging topics of the day, namely in the areas of sustainability and diversity. In addition to working to build a smarter energy future at Duke Energy, Greg serves as a major in the North Carolina Army National Guard assigned to the Main Command Post-Operational Detachment with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg.
Maria Justus '14 has joined The Manely Firm, P.C. as an associate attorney based in Savannah. Justus has extensive experience working in criminal defense and has a deep passion for helping people work through overwhelming situations. She grew up in Miami celebrating her Greek-American heritage. She says, "I pride myself on advocating for my client and their future while staying focused on the issues at hand." She will focus on domestic and international family law in her new role.
Thomas Russo '16 is currently working as an operations engineer at GrubHub and enjoying Austin, Texas.
David Drucker '18 got engaged to Yael Labi, after he asked the big question in the Florida Keys recently. Drucker is an FIU staff writer and podcast host of Panther Personalities at the Division of Strategic Communications, Government and External Affairs. Labi, originally from France, is a law student at a local university. The couple is planning to celebrate a Jewish wedding ceremony.
Maximo Ulloa '21, a graduate of FIU's Honors College and the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs, earned a prestigious Charles Rangel Graduate Fellowship. The program selects outstanding fellows annually through a highly competitive nationwide process and supports them through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring and professional development activities. The program aims to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.
Carlos A. Borges was a proud Panther, having earned his Bachelor of Arts in English and in Psychology from FIU. His professional career with the university started in September of 1991 as a student assistant for Academic Space Management. He went on to become a dedicated tutor at the Center for Excellence in Writing, serving in this role for over 25 years. He was a master of his craft and a valued member of the team, not only due to his expertise and professionalism, but because he was an exceptional listener, mentor and friend. He helped his students gain confidence in their abilities and encouraged them to pursue their dreams. As a lifelong learner, he enjoyed the opportunity to engage with his students to learn about various languages and cultures. He cared deeply about the FIU community. He always took the time to engage in conversation with someone and forge deep connections. Those conversations meant very much to him. His attention to detail, his kindness and his passion for words have made a lasting impact at the writing center and FIU.
Clara Marie Catron Kihl worked as a registered nurse for over 40 years. She received her post-grad BSN from Florida International University and her masters in health administration from St. Thomas University. She was an active member of the Owensboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and she shared her faith with everyone she met.
Barbara Collazo joined the FIU family in 2007 as a custodial worker for Facilities Management. She provided custodial services support to multiple areas of the university and was most recently stationed at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum. She was a shining light who radiated warmth, charisma and positive energy wherever she went. Her vivaciousness was one of the qualities she was most known for and the reason she forged many friendships at the university. According to her supervisor, Rosaivys Alvarez, Collazo was a very special person and a determined, hardworking member of the team. The FIU family mourns her passing and will dearly miss her.
Charles "Chuck" Elkins, founding faculty member of the Department of English, was the first in his family to attend college. After graduation, he joined the Peace Corps and served for two years in Afghanistan. He earned his Ph.D. in English at Southern Illinois University. He moved to Miami in 1972, where he and his wife, Mary Jane Egan, became founding faculty members of the Department of English. His fields of interest included modern and contemporary American and British Literature, science fiction and cultural studies. His essays on such highly acclaimed authors as Isaac Asimov, E.M. Forster, George Orwell and Kurt Vonnegut were published in prominent scholarly magazines, including Science-Fiction Studies and Journal of Popular Culture. In addition, he was the co-editor of two anthologies of critical essays. He was also one of the founders of the United Faculty of Florida chapter at FIU and for many years was a union activist and leader, in addition to serving as a vice-provost for Academic Affairs and dean at BBC.
Mario I. Gonzalez was an integral part of Media Technology Services (MTS), having first joined the team in 1995 as a broadcast engineering technician. He spent many years serving the Biscayne Bay Campus in classroom and instructional support. He moved to MMC in 2018, where he continued his service to the FIU community as an audio visual (AV) technician II. His supervisor, Michael Stuart, Associate Director of AV Operations, remembers him as a "genuinely good person who always had a positive outlook on life. Working at FIU was not just a job to him, but rather an opportunity to enrich the lives of the many students that he supervised over the years. Mario always brought laughter and a love of life to our team, and for that we will truly miss him."
David Kadko, research professor and associate director of the Applied Research Center (ARC), pursued his lifelong passion for oceanography and was a trailblazer in the field. He joined FIU in 2014 and had a long and distinguished career, which included working at various higher education institutions and as a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Cambridge. He had over 70 peer-reviewed publications, was involved in many national and international professional activities and served as a reviewer for the National Science Foundation, among others. He was involved in many field experiences that took him to the Arctic, including a 2015 trip in which he led a team of researchers, as part of the international GEOTRACES initiative, to better understand the effects of climate change in the region. In 2019, Dr. Kadko received a Faculty Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activities at FIU. He was a mentor to post doctorate students and coached junior staff on writing for publication. One of his colleagues, shared these words about Kadko: "A pioneer in his field with one of the finest minds, one of the kindest hearts, and one of the most contagious laughs."
Karl Galen Kroeck had a stellar, 34-year career at FIU Business and was a leader in the university's growth. He served in a variety of roles as an educator and administrator until his retirement in 2016, including serving a 14-year term as chair of the Department of Management and International Business, one of the largest departments at FIU. During his tenure in the role, two programs within the department gained significant prominence: the undergraduate international business program became highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report, as indicated by its most recent ranking of No. 2 in the nation and the Master of Science in Human Resource Management program. He was also a prolific scholar. He received eight teaching awards during his tenure at FIU and twice won the Best Course Award for his Organizational Behavior course.
Robert "Bob" Moses was a civil rights leader, the founder and president of the Algebra Project, a MacArthur Fellow, and FIU's former eminent scholar in the College of Education. In the 1960s, he fought as passionately and tirelessly for voting rights as he did later for the right of all children to a quality education. He led countless programs, grants and collaborations at FIU and instituted some of the university's larger educational collaborations with the South Florida community. In 2004, he joined the College of Education to assist in raising the level of mathematics education delivered to disenfranchised students. That partnership became a leading school-based, university-affiliated program where he, professors, researchers from across the nation and other partners worked in the classroom with students alongside high school teachers. After leaving FIU briefly, he rejoined the university in 2017 as a consultant for the College of Arts, Sciences & Education and the STEM Transformation Institute to expand and house FLAME at FIU, the Florida Local Alliance for Math Literacy and Equity. FLAME at FIU will continue its work, grounded in his vision.
Joseph "Pat" Patterson, professor emeritus at FIU, was an educator and a champion for students. Born on July 4, 1924, in Anniston, Alabama, he led a life dedicated to education and service to his community. As a young adult, he served in the Army. In 1981, he joined FIU as a professor and director of what was then known as the Department of Health Services Administration. He was determined to advance public health and was instrumental in the establishment and accreditation of a master's degree program in the field at FIU. He also worked tirelessly to ensure underrepresented and minority students were included in all aspects of the university. He held several memberships in organizations, such as the NAACP, the Urban League and the American Public Health Association, where he was a founder of the Black Caucus of Health Workers.
Luz Sobong Porter, professor emerita in the Graduate Nursing Department in the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, was a brilliant and internationally renowned researcher, author, professor and compassionate nurse. In 1990, she arrived at FIU, where she founded the master of science in nursing program, and later founded and directed the Ph.D. in nursing program. Additionally, she served as a professor in the Graduate Nursing Department until her retirement in 2010. She was involved in a variety of organizations including the American Academy of Nursing, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Sigma Theta Tau and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. She also earned awards from a number of organizations, including from the Philippine Nurses Association of America and the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Alumnus Jose Soler '78, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully in 2022 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born to parents Jose Soler and Eulalia Rodriguez in Havana, Cuba, he was their third child and first son. As a young boy, he immigrated to the United States with his two older sisters, "Mirta" and "Dania". At an early age he began guitar lessons at ASM studios, where he later met his beloved wife, Thais. They went on to marry in Miami. He continued his musical studies at FIU. While balancing work, classes, practice and a growing family he managed to graduate at the top of his class in 1978 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music. After moving to Orlando in 1980, he began working in sales, specifically in the door and hardware industry, and thrived in the field for years while making many life-long friends. Playing the guitar with friends and family was always a favorite pastime, but his passion was truly teaching music. He had countless students over the years who will miss him dearly.
FIU Professor Emeritus Richard (Dick) Sugg was a founding member of the English and Humanities programs at BBC and a beloved faculty member and teacher from 1977-2014. In his distinguished 34-year career with FIU, he was an exceptionally engaged mentor to junior faculty, and teacher and advisor for students. His areas of specialization were 20th century literature, with a particular emphasis on U.S. American literature, poetry and film studies. He was the author of three scholarly monographs, numerous articles and book chapters and the editor of two essay collections. Additionally, he was a crucial member of our graduate faculty, serving on numerous master's theses in the literature and creative writing programs.
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The misleadingly titled Life of an Unknown Man is in fact the story of two men, and the dualities that their characters embody — fame and anonymity, unhappiness and happiness, West and East.
Charlotte Hobson
The Life of an Unknown Man Andrei Makine
Sceptre, pp.250, 16.99
The misleadingly titled Life of an Unknown Man is in fact the story of two men, and the dualities that their characters embody — fame and anonymity, unhappiness and happiness, West and East. Like Andrei Makine himself, the protagonist, Shutov, is a middle-aged Russian emigré author living in Paris. His powers, both sexual and literary, are slipping away from him, and his sense of failure is minutely and rather brilliantly dissected in a parade of petty humiliations, ridiculous outbursts and painful internal dialogue. Orphaned as a child and lonely in emigration, 'for a long time Shutov had lived in the company of the faithful ghosts that are the creatures brought into being by writers'. Makine conveys compellingly how his compulsion to ironise, to seek metaphors and parallels — to approach life through a literary filter — has become a serious barrier to intimacy.
When his young girlfriend leaves him after yet another literary argument, Shutov travels to St Petersburg: perhaps in the country of his birth he will be less isolated. Long ago a woman called Yana and he watched a sunset together, a fleeting emotional moment which in Shutov's imagination has fused dangerously with an image from a short story by Chekhov. Modern Russia, however, horrifies him. All trace of that romantic, idealistic nature which Russian literature both expressed and inspired — a quality which, amazingly, survived under Soviet power — seems to have been deleted like an unnecessary flourish. Yana is now a wealthy property developer, with a son who publishes soft porn.
In the midst of all this New Russian life, however, lies a silent figure, an old man called Volsky who, thanks to the vagaries of Russian housing, still has a claim to a room in Yana's lavish apartment. Shutov's solipsistic agonies now give way to Volsky's life story, in which the suffering is on an epic scale. It is quite an ordinary life for a Soviet citizen of his age: the siege of Leningrad, followed by service in a tank regiment; a brief postwar respite is shattered when he and his wife are arrested and sent to the Gulag.
Gone is the fractured prose necessary to describe Shutov's life in the West. Here Makine conveys grotesque horrors in a series of lucid, finely balanced images: theatre audiences during the siege, too weak to clap, bow silently at the end of a performance; a young woman, 'a statue covered in hoar frost', frozen beside the burst pipe where she had been trying to draw water.
To Shutov, however, Volsky's story is no tragedy, but an inspiration — because Volsky, despite everything, has been happy, thanks to the triumphant love between him and his wife Mila. Unfortunately Makine's attempt to portray this great love is the least successful element of the novel. During the siege the pair achieve a state of transcendence driven by starvation and near misses with death — a moving and plausible piece of writing.
After the war, however, they continue in the same, almost saintly, vein, rising above each new trauma that the Soviet system throws at them. Fictional figures can survive all sorts of physical torture, but Makine's unrelenting battery of self-sacrificing love, Buddha-like non-attachment and wordless wisdom soon reduces poor Volsky and Mila to cardboard characters.
Nonetheless, their example serves to give Shutov a new sense of identity. At last he has found where he belongs — not in modern Russia, but in 'that monstrous Soviet era',
a period he knows to be indefensible, yet one in which some human beings lived who must, at all costs, be rescued from oblivion.
It would be easy to dismiss this as a retrogressive position, a dubious nostalgia for a time that both Shutov and Makine went into exile to avoid. Makine's judgment of contemporary Russia is swift and sweeping. Yet there is truth in the idea that a remarkable and precious element of the Russian spirit has been — not lost, exactly, but disregarded and dismissed in the stampede towards the free market.
The sweet smell of danger
Bruising times
Fay Maschler
Death of the Author
Matthew Dennison
The family plot
Anthony Cummins
Desk-bound, needing to get out more
Doomed to disillusion
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In this romantic comedy/drama, George Segal stars as a freelance artist who's attempting to revitalize his career just as his marriage to Eva Marie Saint begins to fall apart. Co-starring David Doyle, Sterling Hayden and Kennan Wynn.
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Don't Blame Mac Jones: Loss to Bills Exposes Lack of Spark in Patriots Offense
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A little over a week ago, the New England Patriots were winners of three straight. They suffered a narrow loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving, but even then, the 6-5 Patriots felt like a team that could threaten in the postseason.
After Thursday night's 24-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, however, it feels like New England's season is basically over. Anyone looking to point the finger at quarterback Mac Jones for the loss—or for not being on the level of Josh Allen—shouldn't. Jones didn't fail the Patriots on Thursday. The Patriots have failed Jones all season.
Let's be clear. Jones isn't Allen. He's an adequately athletic pocket passer whose strengths are his timing, accuracy and ability to read a defense. He isn't the sort of dynamic dual-threat who can create big plays out of thin air.
However, Jones cannot and should not be blamed for all of New England's offensive struggles.
The offense isn't exactly loaded with skill-position players. Rhamondre Stevenson is a tremendous runner, while Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are quality receiving tight ends. However, the wide receiver group—headlined by Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker and Nelson Agholor—leaves plenty to be desired.
Meyers came into Thursday with a team-high 571 receiving yards and a team-high three receiving touchdowns. Those aren't numbers indicative of a No. 1 NFL receiver. Entering Week 13, Parker was the only other player with more than 400 receiving yards on the season.
The reality is that New England lacks breakaway threats, and that's a problem when the quarterback is a distributor and not a creator. Another problem is an offensive line that has now allowed 32 sacks on the season.
Khari Thompson @kdthompson5
You can put things this simply:

If you don't protect a guy like Josh Allen, he can put on a Superman cape and just beat you anyway.

If you don't protect Mac Jones, your offense is dead.

Not sure that's something to hate Jones for, but tonight made that pretty clear.
Big plays have been few and far between for New England. We saw this play out on Thursday, as New England's lone explosive play was made by a rookie cornerback getting his first NFL offensive snap.
Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate
#Patriots bring in CB and punt-return hero Marcus Jones on **offense**.

All he does is make plays. Speeeed. 💨💨pic.twitter.com/3Jc53oyM65
The Patriots and head coach/de facto GM Bill Belichick must shoulder the blame for Jones' lackluster supporting cast.
Of course, Jones had a similar supporting cast last season and was a rookie Pro Bowler who took New England to the playoffs. However, he has regressed in both touchdown passes (from 22 to seven) and passer rating (from 92.5 to 87.3 coming into Thursday)—and the supporting cast is only part of the problem.
The Patriots and Belichick have failed Jones in the coaching department, too. When New England lost offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in the offseason, it didn't replace him with an experienced play caller. Belichick tapped Joe Judge and Matt Patricia—coaches with special teams and defensive backgrounds, respectively—to lead the offense.
Unsurprisingly, the Patriots' attack has been uncreative and predictable for most of the year—one miraculous Marcus Jones play notwithstanding.
trey wingo @wingoz
So weird. It's like putting the @Patriots offense in the hand of Matt Patricia and Joe Judge was a bad idea….
Play-calling hasn't helped Jones in any way. No, he doesn't have elite receivers at his disposal, but he does have enough downfield accuracy to stretch the field. Only, the Patriots have rarely attacked deep, instead relying on the run and underneath passes, hoping something breaks.
With the current skill group, there aren't going to be many breakaway plays when opponents aren't concerned with defending the deep ball.
Perhaps Patricia and Co. don't trust the Patriots offensive line. Perhaps they don't trust Jones. Whatever the reason, the result has been an offense that is too easy to defend.
A little creativity could work wonders for Jones, as it did last year. According to Pro Football Reference, Jones ran 32 run-pass options (RPOs) in 2022 and threw for 324 yards on those plays. He attempted 108 play-action passes and threw for 888 yards off of play-action.
Entering Thursday, Jones had run six RPOs and 33 play-action passes with 318 passing yards off of those plays this season.
The Patriots also might want to let Jones do what he does best, stand under center and survey the field.
Prime Video Sports Analytics & Insights @PVSportsStats
Mac Jones is better Under Center than Shotgun and that trend continues tonight. When UC he's +17.1% Comp % Over Expected & -12% in shotgun. He's been UC more tonight than his season average, NE should continue to put him there.
With a bland offense that lacks breakaway pass-catchers and doesn't do a stellar job of protecting the quarterback, it would be hard for just about any signal-caller to find success—at least one not named Allen or Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes.
And it's not as if Jones didn't see this coming. The second-year quarterback had trepidation about Belichick's choice of play-caller, and he was largely ignored. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, this strained the relationship between team and quarterback early in the season.
Breer said the following on the NBC Sports Boston pregame show in October (h/t NESN's Dakota Randall):
"I think things did get a little sideways, really over the last couple of months. And I think it's going back from the change to Josh McDaniels. 'Why are we bringing in Joe Judge and Matt Patricia when Bill O'Brien's sitting out there and potentially we could've made a run at him? Why does it make sense to have a defensive guy and a special teams guy here? Why are we changing the offense? Why are we streamlining after all the success I had?'"
Jones doesn't seem nearly as comfortable in the current Patriots offense as he did under McDaniels—a sentiment shared by many around the league, according to Breer.
"One thing some of these people who evaluated him have told me consistently over the course of this year is it doesn't look like he trusts the offense," Breer said on Early Edition (h/t Justin Leger of NBC Sports Boston). "So I think the first thing is getting him concepts that he trusts. Figuring out what he likes and focusing on that."
This is perhaps the biggest way in which the Patriots have failed Jones. Instead of listening to the guy they drafted to be the franchise quarterback and tailoring the offense to suit him, New England has dismissed his concerns and tried to force him into an unfamiliar system.
And perhaps we shouldn't be surprised. It's the "Patriot Way" to follow Belichick and do what is asked. It worked for years with Tom Brady running the show, though to be fair, Brady is arguably the best to ever do it.
Of course, New England can point to the success of Bailey Zappe—who went 2-0 and posted a 100.9 QB rating when Jones was out with a high-ankle sprain—and say that the "Patriot Way" still works.
However, when a team doesn't trust its quarterback or acknowledge his input, it's hard for that quarterback to trust the team and to flourish.
So, if New England misses the postseason this year, and a bad offense is the culprit, don't blame Jones. As a rookie, he appeared to be a worthy successor to Brady in New England, but in his second season, the Patriots have let their prospective franchise quarterback down in multiple ways.


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A refrigerator is one of the most important purchases you can make for your home, but it's unlikely to cross your mind until something goes wrong. When it does, your fridge needs to be fixed or replaced in a flash. Regardless of the brand and manufacturer, you'll encounter fewer problems with a simpler refrigerator. Top-freezer designs tend to be the least fussy (and least expensive), while more technologically advanced refrigerators offer better cooling, humidity control, and storage options, but generally require more servicing.
You may have a particular design in mind, perhaps a fridge with the shelf space to fit platters and party trays, or one with glass doors for that restaurant-kitchen look. Since models often change year-to-year, we interviewed experts and spent dozens of hours researching refrigerators and touring The Home Depot and Lowe's showrooms to determine the most reliable brands.
So, whether you're working within a tight budget or building out a no-expenses-spared dream kitchen, here are the best brands to consider, according to our tireless research, as well as the hard-won wisdom of the people who know them most intimately: refrigerator repair technicians.
You can read more about our research and testing processes for kitchen appliances at Insider Reviews here.
The best refrigerator brands in 2023
Best refrigerator overall: Whirlpool
Whirlpool offers few frills but solid components throughout its line, and our research and experience suggests the brand's fridges are among the most reliable.
Best cheap refrigerator: GE
If you want a budget-friendly appliance with a classic design, the GE 17.5-cubic-foot Top-Freezer Refrigerator is a great value for less than $1,000.
Best smart refrigerator: LG
LG's smart fridges include Alexa compatibility, near-immaculate cooling, the best home ice makers on the market, top-notch filtration systems, and ample space.
Best luxury refrigerator: Sub-Zero
If you want something that's built to last, highly customizable, and as reliable as it gets, Sub-Zero is the way to go.
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Whirlpool offers few frills but solid components throughout its line, and our research and experience suggest the brand's fridges are among the most reliable.
Warranty: One full-year warranty, with sealed refrigeration parts individually covered from two to five years after purchase
Energy Star ratings: Yes, see here for individual models
Pros: Smart interior design, high satisfaction rating
Cons: The more affordable models tend to run on the noisy side, few bells and whistles
Whirlpool offers the same fridge configurations as any other brand, but with consistently sturdy components, zero frills, and none of the faulty features that often make refrigerator ownership and maintenance a headache.
Whether you're looking for a full-size stainless steel fridge with French doors like the 28.4 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side or something markedly simpler (we like the humble 11.6-cubic-foot Top-Freezer model), Whirlpool's refrigerators are some of the most reliable on the market according to two of our expert sources. Both Yale Appliance CEO Steve Sheinkopf and David B. Moreno, a lead technician at Liberty Home Guard, lauded Whirlpool first, then spoke similarly of GE's introductory-level fridges.
Considering that compressors are important components of refrigerators, we went to The Home Depot and Lowe's to peek into the backs of several display fridges. To little surprise, both Whirlpool's and GE's more modest models run on the same Embraco compressor. This is often the case with many appliances, and speaks to the general adage that you get what you pay for, at least with established brands.
As a landlord, I've purchased, maintained, and performed mild repairs on several Whirlpool models. While I own the brand's more modest fridges, I've had the least amount of problems with them, and two of our fridges are pushing 30 years in service. My only complaint is that they run a little loud, but that shouldn't be a problem unless your refrigerator is near your bed.
Note that Whirlpool also makes KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, and Consuland fridges, so apart from shared compressors across many brands, you'll find a lot of Whirlpool components in those specific brands' models, too.
Whirlpool 28.4 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator
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Whirlpool 11.6 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Counter-Depth
Whirpool 21.4 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator Fingerprint Resistant
Warranty: Limited one-year warranty for all parts and labor
Pros: Glass shelves, easy-to-use temperature regulation controls, humidity-controlled crispers, good organization
Cons: Limited one-year warranty, few extra features, limited lighting
GE is another brand known for its rudimentary but reliable fridges at reasonable price points. A top-freezer design is almost always the most affordable choice, but it's also a classic configuration that's still popular for a reason. French doors, by comparison, may offer a certain aesthetic appeal (and wider shelving), but they tend to have far more issues over time, like falling out of alignment or suffering bent hinges.
Again, the more moving parts you add to a fridge, the more that can go wrong, and GE excels at simplicity. A basic door with a straightforward gasket, spartan lighting, and no water lines for ice or filtration add up to a resilient appliance like the 17.5-cubic-foot Top-Freezer fridge.
That said, there is the option to add an ice maker to most GE fridges, and the brand offers "Sabbath Mode," which switches off the lights, the ice maker, and the defrost function so as to allow those who observe Sabbath to still use their fridges.
Note that GE also has a great reputation at the pricier end of the spectrum, and they offer high-quality custom designs. We just found that they happen to make the best budget-friendly refrigerators as well.
GE 17.5 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator
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Warranty: One-year warranty on parts and labor; five-year protection on the sealed system and compressor (parts and labor); six-to-10 year protection on the linear compressor (parts only)
Pros: Even cooling, airflow regulation, digital front controls, individual crisper temperature controls, multi-tier freezers, "Sabbath Mode"
Cons: Can be difficult and expensive to repair, occasionally faulty compressors
LG is at the forefront of refrigerator technology thanks to high-tech features like the "InstaView ThinQ," which presents an Amazon Dash screen and allows you to order groceries right from your fridge door. The "smart" details are fun, but what's more important is that models like the 23.5-cubic-foot French Door Counter Depth are also loaded with other features like a fresh-air filter, "CoolGuard" interior stainless-steel cooling panels, door cooling, and stainless-steel framed shelves that extend both the life of your groceries and the fridge itself. A triple-tier freezer drawer also allows you to organize frozen foods for optimal storage (large and bulk items on the bottom, small items and packaged items like precooked meals up top). After all, above all the fancy stuff, these are the features that count.
LG's higher-tier fridges also come with a "Measured-Fill" water dispenser and round, slow-melt "craft ice" (essentially whiskey rocks) thanks to not one but two ice makers, and an output of 4.9 pounds of ice per day.
We also like this "Door-in-Door" model, which allows you to keep a few essentials behind a separate glass door for easy viewing and retrieving and saves your compressor from having to fire up every time you need to grab something.
While LG isn't the only brand pushing refrigeration into the future, according to our research and the experts we consulted, the brand is doing so with the highest satisfaction rating.
Like GE's, many of LG's fridges also come equipped with a "Sabbath Mode." It's also worth noting that the counter-depth size of many LG refrigerators lends them a custom look, and can save some floor space depending on your kitchen's layout.
LG 23.5 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator
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LG 23.3 Cu. Ft. French Door Smart Refrigerator
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty on all parts and labor including the compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and all connecting tubing.
Pros: Exceptional temperature and humidity control, longer life
Cons: Spartan, expensive to repair (if and when needed, however rare)
A lot of pricey refrigerators come with all the bells, whistles, and customizations you could want, at the expense of the appliance's basic functions. Sub-Zero's refrigerators, on the other hand, are considered the luxury standard for good reason: they forego all of the fancy features for industrial-grade components, and they last.
Sub-Zero builds its fridges for an intended lifespan of 20 years — our expert sources said most fridges last about 10 — though yours can easily run for longer if you treat it well. You can also factor in the precise temperature and humidity control in individual compartments and consider how much one of these fridges can extend the life of your fresh produce.
Sub-Zero is the over-the-top apple of every home decorator's eye, but not without good reason: The brand's fridges vacuum-seal shut and run on dual compressors to control the fridge and the freezer separately, keeping temperature and humidity far more stable. This also keeps fridge and freezer smells separate (and ice untainted). Lastly, Sub-Zero thoroughly tests every single unit before it's shipped as opposed to a few units out of thousands, which is the general standard.
There are three distinct lines to choose from at Sub-Zero, with sizes ranging from 15 to 72 inches wide: The Classic series, which is a nod to industrial kitchens with rudimentary, traditional design, the Pro series, which can be free-standing or built-in and come with solid or glass doors, and the Designer series with customized panels that seamlessly meld into your kitchen.
Again, you won't see water filters and dispensers on many Sub-Zero models, and there is no WiFi, but the brand's fridges have the longest lifespan on the market. All of that being said, more affordable options exist, and you could also look to Thermador and Jena-Air for something comparable.
Sub-Zero 36' Classic French Door Built-In
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Sub-Zero 36' Built-In Bottom Freezer
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Apart from walking the floors of retail floors like Lowe's and The Home Depot, looking at our own refrigerators, and conducting dozens of hours of research, we interviewed experts from refrigerator service technicians to retail executives and interior designers.
Among those whose expertises we tapped were David B. Moreno, a lead technician at Liberty Home Guard in Brooklyn, New York, Tylar Robison, Director of Sales Training for ABC Warehouse, Yale Appliance CEO Steve Sheinkopf, Fridge Love author Kristen Hong, and two interior designers: HGTV Design Star Peti Lau, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Arianne Bellizaire, who's been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Forbes, and more.
We took into account refrigerator configuration and design, quality of interior parts (shelves, glass, and specific features) customizability, and longevity. We also looked at the components of most big-name brands' refrigerators to find what we often do with appliances: many of their working parts are at least made by the same manufacturer, if not completely identical, which is precisely what MIT and EPAM Continuum Mechanical Engineer Duncan Freake told us we'd probably find.
Ultimately, these interviews and this research informed us that, also as Freake suggested, you get what you pay for, and if you purchase from an established brand, it's likely to be only negligibly different from a comparable model from the next one.
According to Tylar Robison, Director of Sales Training at ABC Warehouse, these are the main refrigerator configurations along with their respective pros and cons:
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Pros: Most Economical
Cons: Limited space. 70-80% of time is spent in the refrigerator which means you're bending over more.
Most don't have a water dispenser. Ice is an optional accessory for most.
Bottom-freezer refrigerator
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Pros: Easier to see your food selection. Generally, more capacity than Top Mount Freezers. Most Freezers come with an ice maker.
Cons: Most don't have an option for a water dispenser. The door swing can be a challenge in smaller kitchens
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Pros: In door water and ice. Narrow doors require less swing space making them great for smaller kitchens.
Cons: Wide items don't fit well like pizza boxes and party trays. Size can be an issue.
Pros: Easy to see what's in the refrigerator. Wide space for platters and party trays. Many have water and ice in the door. Large Capacity.
Cons: Have to open both refrigerator doors in most cases. Larger size models don't fit in some homes.
Counter-depth refrigerator
Pros: Fit better in galley style kitchens or kitchens with islands.
Cons: Lost Space
What is the most efficient refrigerator?
A top-freezer model is the most efficient design because cold air is denser, and it naturally chills the fridge, while the rising heat is better neutralized by the freezer than the fridge compartment. EnergyStar ratings are usually reasonably accurate, and an EnergyStar refrigerator is a good choice as a rule of thumb.
What's the most reliable refrigerator?
Many of the big-brand refrigerators on the market are made using the same compressors (as well as other parts), but the most basic design is a top-freezer model, which cools most efficiently.
How long does a refrigerator last?
A top-freezer model should last a good 15 years and other models between 10 and 15 years. You can extend a fridge's life by keeping it clean and opening it as infrequently as possible.
How do you take care of a refrigerator?
The best way to take care of a fridge is to keep it clean, leave at least three inches between the back (where the compressor and heat are) and the wall, and regularly dust the coil.
Also, the less your compressor engages, the better. This means that the more you open your fridge, the shorter its life will be. I have refrigerators that are 30 years old, but that's because I rarely open them.
Should I get a fridge with a water filter?
Water filters and ice machines, while useful, can be notoriously fickle. If it's something you'll depend on regularly, it's worth buying, even if you have to repair it now and again. Alternatively, you can consider filtration systems and standalone ice machines.
Do refrigerators need space around them?
Yes. The space needed will vary by the refrigerator. Many of today's fridges have zero-clearance doors that open with little space. Allow at least a quarter inch on each side of the fridge. For ventilation, leave at least an inch behind and on top.
How big should a refrigerator be?
You generally want 4 to 6 cubic feet of refrigerator space per person in your household. So, a family of four should look for a fridge that's about 20 cubic feet, roughly the standard fridge size.
What is the capacity of a refrigerator?
The capacity of a refrigerator is how much space it has (typically measured in cubic feet). You can calculate the capacity by measuring the inside height, depth, and width. Multiply these numbers. If measured in inches, divide by 1,728 for cubic feet.
How much does a refrigerator cost?
The refrigerators we recommend range in price from $530 to $16,000. While the $530 Whirlpool model is a solid workhorse, you'll need to spend more if you want smart options and other fancy add-ons, like vacuum-sealing doors.
What colors do refrigerators come in?
The most popular refrigerator colors are black, white, and stainless steel. Many brands also offer matte and black stainless steel options. High-end brands offer paneled doors that can match your kitchen's cabinetry.
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According to its website, Fixie Inc stands for 'individualism, purity and a love for detail'. The German firm from Karlsruhe regards its creations as state-of-the-art in efficient, detail-oriented design. Its motto is 'Cycles for Heroes' and Black Jack is definitely a heroic recreation of a classic bike with all the trimmings. Its golden coffee and chrome finish turned heads everywhere. In fact, you've probably seen it in the magazine a couple of times already — we've used it as a prop in photo shoots ever since it arrived.
Obviously, it's made of steel — double-butted 4130 aircraft steel — and lugged in the traditional style. Even the chromed stem is lugged (though bolts to a modern threadless 1in steerer), as are the bottle cage mounts on the down tube! Everything is either beige, chrome or brown leather, and there's a sharp, black panel on the top tube where the Fixie Inc logo is reversed out.
The frame has some intriguing detailing. On the chainstay bridge is a red stud set in its own housing with the Fixie 'F' on it. On the rear dropouts 'Cycles for Heroes' is engraved and there's a communist red star. Who knows what it means — "workers unite on your fixies"? Whatever — it looks cool and that's what it's about. The rear brake cable is held to the top tube with chrome clips, so that if you run it without a back brake there are no fixtures and fittings left over.
The Fixie Inc Black Jack has fairly standard road geometry, with a 73deg seat tube and 71deg head angle. The bottom bracket is a good height at 27.5in (with 23mm tyres), but not high enough for a banked track. Horizontal rear dropouts are inexplicably spaced at the geared road bike width of 130mm — though there's no mech hanger, so you couldn't easily convert it. The Black Jack can be ridden singlespeed or fixed as it comes with a flip-flop hub like the other two bikes here.
Wheels are Fixie Inc-branded, highly polished chrome deep-rim jobs with Schwalbe 23mm white-walled tyres. Interestingly, the front wheel is radially spoked. The crankset is also Fixie Inc's own, with a 48t ring. The freewheel and fixed sprockets are both 17t, so you get a gear of 76.2in — which is perfect for accelerating up to a decent 20mph-plus in the bus lane.
You're really spoilt with the contact points, as they're all Brooks! Saddle is the classic Swallow, Brooks also supplies stitched leather bar tape and the toe straps.
It would be a big ask for the Black Jack to ride as well as it looks, as it's a bit heavy, but once you forget about 11-speed carbon-fibre machines and go back to 1972, it's all in order. A balanced ride, it has that sought-after feel of steel, it goes fast if you want it to, people admire it and it's great fun!
The only problem is the Black Jack is really too beautiful for hacking about on. Fixie Inc would probably disagree and tell you to ride it like you just don't care (or whatever they say in German), but every time the gold coffee paint gets chipped it will feel like somebody is gouging out a piece of your own flesh.


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Explore ways to teach note-taking skills using VideoNot.es.
Explore a list of recorded picture books and learn how to make your own list to share with your students.
A step-by-step look at using Google Docs with students on a mobile device.
Look at other blogs then try using one for a class writing assignment.
Use ready-made comic strips to practice writing conversations.
Help prepare your students for college courses by introducing discussion boards in your classroom.
Analyze a petition to find main and supporting ideas while discussing the funding needs of adult education in the United States.
Spreeder is a web-based application that allows students to monitor and improve their reading speed.
Create very short stories then present them using PowerPoint.
Have students read along with online audio articles then read their articles to the class or even make their own recordings.
Use a persuasion map to help students prepare for writing.
Using the comment feature to give feedback, for students to respond to a piece of writing, for cooperative learning and for extension activities.
Create greeting cards using online tools.
A detailed exploration of making and using Quizlet for students to create their own study aids.
Use an online game as a learning tool to develop vocabulary.
Use Quizlet to develop vocabulary "flashcards".
Use an online program to correct grammar and review multiple ways of phrasing a sentence.
A student uses his phone to take photos of his vocabulary words to review after class.
Students correct mixed up sentences while practicing cutting and pasting in a Word document.
This online tool identifies academic vocabulary and creates fill-in-the-blanks activities from the selected text.
Help students practice vocabulary with online games.
Use Google SMS to find word definitions.
Use Google's image search to gather background information.
Explore ideas for using videos that students record of themselves and collect into channels.
Follow along step-by-step through this lesson that helps students present their research to others in the form of a public service announcement.
Students take photos with their phones and send them to the class flickr account to improve the classroom discussion after the trip.
Tips and lesson ideas for getting the most out of using Google Voice with your class.
Have students share information using a comical website that allows you to add audio to a photo.
Add discussion questions, polls, and multiple choice questions to existing YouTube videos to check for comprehension.
Use TV411, an online collection of educational videos designed for adults, to supplement instruction in your classroom.
Students make short videos using cell phones of classmates indicating a route on a map while giving directions.
Use Google Maps' Street View to gather more information about a specific location, to practice giving and receiving directions, or for a virtual field trip!
Use Google Voice to collect MP3 recordings by your students.
Create a poll to explore your students' technology use and discuss the results.
Use a fun web tool to record audio messages.
Use cell phones to pass a message from one student to the next and review the results.
Try out this detailed lesson plan using online health research in a low intermediate English language class.
Use Coggle to organize information learned from science videos.
Students explain the steps involved in a science experiment using online physics demonstration videos.
Use You Tube videos of science experiments to explore science themes, for a classroom activity, and to write out how-to instructions.
Navigate a health website to learn about illnesses while developing research and information organization skills.
Read one teacher's exploration of using the SlashCV website with his students.
Try out websites that offer templates and tools to create a flashy new resume while considering the different components of a resume and desired skills.
Try out two activities to use in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, one for lower level ESOL learners and the other for more advanced students.
Figure out which careers suit your personality then investigate them in more depth.
An introduction to blended learning based on a free online guide.
Review the newly published guide on blended learning.
Get the most out of any online courses you take with these tips!
Add webinars to your professional development efforts.
Watch the webinar recording presented by Steve Quann, Lisa Robertson, Nell Eckersley and Susan Gaer.
Find infographics that you can use in your classroom and use them to contextualize instruction. A an example of a math lesson is shared.
Explore making a budget using online calculators and worksheets.
Use an online function machine to practice identifying the rules being used to change one number to another.
Use an online tool to visualize the meaning of mathematical equality.
Use Dan Meyer's "Three Acts" as a way to change your approach to math instruction.
Explore interesting math sites that can help learners solve perplexing questions.
Try out online conversion tools and charts such as a calorie counter and an ingredient substitution chart to practice using online information to solve a problem.
Use an online tool to explore fractions.
English Language Learners use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint to create shapes and to follow instructions about their placement.
Create graphs based on simple surveys using an online tool.
Introduce spreadsheets and coordinate geometry by calculating and plotting points based on an equation.
Use a spreadsheet to collect data and calculate averages.
Explore classroom uses of padlet at different levels.
Use online tools to share your resources and ideas with your students or to exchange ideas with colleagues.
Explore different ways you can use technology to collect and store your ideas and resources.
Browse a list of tools that you can use to create or use infographics and pick the ones that work best for your classroom.
Consider different ways to keep track of ideas and resources. Math instruction site suggestions included.
Explore different ways to use Pinterest for your classroom including a geography project idea and some logistics to consider.
Use Popplet for mapping out concepts.
Students create a comparison infographic using easel.ly.
Replace your pencil and paper timelines with an online version.
Use Mural.ly to have students collaboratively explore a topic.
Create a table in Word to sort out pros and cons (or benefits and challenges) or try out an online tool.
Use Edcanvas (now renamed Blendspace) with students to research a topic and collect supporting information in multiple formats.
Learn how to use an online tool to display your phone screen on a computer screen to enable students to follow along as you demonstrate a task they need to complete on their phones.
Get ideas for using Facebook groups in your classroom and learn about a Facebook group for adult educators.
Consider reasons for switching to Google Drive to create worksheets and see step by step instructions to get started.
Get ideas to inspire you to get started on your own class website!
Check out some of Connie Rivera's favorite YouTube videos for students to watch on their own and find videos you may want to use in your classroom.
Explore techniques to get the most out of showing video in class.
Explore Flubaroo, an add-on to Google Forms that allows teachers to grade quizzes and provide students with feedback in less than two minutes.
Play a game of "Jeopardy" in your class and get everyone involved.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to get started using Kahoot in your classroom.
Make best use of the in-person time you have with students while using asynchronous online tools to build interpersonal connection.
Use Socrative for engaging assessments that give quick feedback on student progress.
Explore free online resources that can be modified to use in your classroom and contribute your own resources for others to use as well.
Use Symbaloo to create a dashboard of links so that your students can easily access materials assigned.
TodaysMeet can be used to quickly and easily set up a class chat room where student responses can be shown to the class as they are entered.
Students text responses that can be viewed instantly and turned into a word cloud to quickly assess learning.
Use Remind101 to text students class updates or study aids such as the vocabulary word of the day.
Screencasts can be a great tool for explaining how to do something. Try creating some to share with students.
Use the snipping tool to upgrade your handouts.
Review some benefits of using a class website from two different teachers.
Try taking quick student polls to gather opinions, check prior knowledge or reading comprehension, or for other purposes.
Watch a webinar recording and explore a list of resources for helping older learners access the internet and improve their digital literacy skills.
This post summarizes a LINCS discussion of the same name regarding the implications of the increase in mobile device ownership.
Reflect on data from a study involving tutors, self-paced courses, and digital literacy.
Read an excerpt from a LINCS webinar and then view the webinar in its entirety.
This post outlines the webinar and provides a comprehensive list of links that were referenced in it.
Find out more about your students' technology with two surveys, one for internet use and the other for cell phones.
DigitalLearn.org can be used by students to improve digital literacy and as a place for teachers to exchange information to improve their own digital literacy teaching skills.
Use the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment to help students identify gaps in their digital literacy.
JobScout is a way for first-time Internet users to get access to digital literacy skills while looking for work.
Use these tips to get better results from your web searches.


Get your tickets now for this year's competition.
Tickets are available for the daytime competition on Saturday 5th November from 10am until 5pm and on Sunday 6th November from 12pm until 4pm and are reasonably priced at £5 per adult and £2.50 for children.
This year, organisers Conwy County Borough Council have arranged a real treat for choirs and concertgoers with a Faryl Smith performance along with guest artists string quartet Raven and young, local singer Lucy Kelly on the Saturday evening (5th November). The concert starts at 8pm at Venue Cymru. Tickets are £15 each but for choirs competing in the competition, there is a huge reduction of £5 per ticket!!
Buy your tickets today by either clicking on the 'book now' link on this website (www.northwaleschoralfestival.co.uk) or by calling the box office on 01492 872 000. For further information on the North Wales Choral Festival please browse the website or call 01492 575943.


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Studna na Anenském náměstí v Praze - Starém Městě zdobí místo, které bylo také známé jako Anenský plácek.

Historie
U Újezdských kasáren byla umístěna studna s kovanou mříží ve tvaru vysokého polygonu, která byla vytvořena po roku 1700. Po zboření kasáren, ke kterému došlo roku 1932, měla být kamenná část studny přestěhována do lapidária, ale podle končného rozhodnutí byla přestěhována na Anenské náměstí.

Popis
Ve studni na Anenském náměstí není voda. Roubení má oválný tvar, je kamenné s profilovaným horním okrajem. Studna je zakryta kovovými pláty, Pletivový kryt má tvar vysokého polygonu s kopulí, Ve dvou protilehlých stěnách jsou dvířka, na jedné straně s ozdobným zámkem, Nad středem kopule na kovovém prutu je umístěna figura lva z pozlaceného plechu.

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Vodní stavby v Praze
Kulturní památky na Starém Městě (Praha)

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Have Scientists Finally Revealed How Egyptian Pyramids Were Built?
The Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, which are among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, attract millions of tourists every year. Scientists, for their part, remain at odds over how the Egyptians were able to transport the 2.5-ton blocks over 800 kilometers from Aswan in southern Egypt to Giza in the north over 4,600 years ago.
The remains of a 4,500-year-old ramp system have been discovered in an ancient quarry in Eastern Desert, in what scientists said may give a clue on how Egyptian Pyramids were built thousands of years ago, according to Live Science.
The ramp was unearthed at the Egyptian site of Hatnub by researchers from the French Institute for Oriental Archaeology in Cairo and the University of Liverpool in England.
The scientists suggested that the ramp was specifically designed to drag 2.5-ton stone blocks up a slope with the help of sleds and rope.
The Egyptian Pyramids:... J. P. Lepre Best Price: $40.37 Buy New $29.92 (as of 11:05 EDT - Details) Yannis Gourdon, co-director of the joint mission at Hatnub, told Live Science that the system is "composed of a central ramp flanked by two staircases with numerous post holes," to which ropes were likely tied to drag the huge alabaster stones.
"Using a sled which carried a stone block and was attached with ropes to these wooden posts, ancient Egyptians were able to pull up the alabaster blocks out of the quarry on very steep slopes of 20 percent or more," he explained.
Last year, the Daily Mail reported on the discovery of an ancient papyrus which claimed that the transportation of the heavy blocks for the Pyramids was carried out with the help of special boats and special-purpose channels and canals.
The great Pyramids of Giza are among the most famous and oldest man-made structures in the world. Located about 15 km outside Cairo, the complex is over 4,500 years old, and consists of three Great Pyramids, as well as a sculpture known as the Great Sphinx and several crypts.


The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to clarify the types of disciplinary actions that can be appealed and the entities to which they may be appealed.
The proposed rule eliminates assignment and transfer in excess of 50 miles from the list of appealable disciplinary actions and corrects office and staff titles in the rule.
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