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Reincarnation Of The Strongest Sword God
Chapter 5: Black Market Challenge
As the Luxurious Ornament Box slowly opened, a dazzling array of multicolored light burst out from within.
Fortunately, Shi Feng was currently standing inside a dark alley; there were no players who would wander over here. Otherwise, such a spectacle would have incited the greed in their hearts and Shi Feng would be killed and robbed.
When the glowing brilliance faded, a simple silver necklace and a purple-gold ring could be seen lying inside the Luxurious Ornament Box. Carved on the ring's exterior were words resembling the ancient language of Elves and within them stored a tremendous magical power.
"Fortunately, it is still the Ring of Gravity." Shi Feng let loose his breath when he saw the appearance of the ring. Carefully, he took the ring out of the box and inspected it.
[Ring of Gravity] (Mysterious-Iron Rank)
Equipment Level: 0
Strength +2, Agility +1, Endurance +1
Additional Skill: 'Gravity Liberation'. Greatly reduces the gravity acting upon the user. Duration 30 seconds. Cooldown 5 minutes.
"Great! It's not just Bronze rank." After reading the item's introduction, Shi Feng became extremely excited. The situation was far better than he had expected.
The Equipment in God's Domain was categorized into Trash, Common, Bronze, Mysterious-Iron, Secret-Silver, Fine-Gold, Dark-Gold, and Epic.
At the start of the game, players only received Trash Equipment from the System. This equipment was utterly worthless. At this stage of the game, however, there were no players who possessed Common Equipment. While you could buy Common Equipment in large cities, the prices were costly. As for Bronze ranked, those were extremely rare and they also came with additional attributes. Mysterious-Iron Equipment, however, only dropped from Bosses and, needless to say, they were even more precious.
In Shi Feng's previous life, the Ring of Gravity obtained by the player was only Bronze ranked. It gave only an additional 1 point to Strength. The skill 'Gravity Liberation,' as well, only lasted for 15 seconds. It was a surprise to Shi Feng that completing the Quest at Level 0 would earn him a Mysterious-Iron Ring of Gravity.
As for the necklace, it was just a Gray Item. NPC merchants coveted these items and they were willing to buy them at high prices.
After wearing the Ring of Gravity, Shi Feng added the 4 Free Ability Points that came from leveling up all into Agility.
Shi Feng's Agility rose to 12 points, his Attack Speed to 5 points, and his Movement Speed to 6 points. He could almost rival a pure Agility Assassin of the same Level now.
"My Agility will reach 20 points after rising to Level 3. At that time, I can unlock the Hidden Basic Skill of the Agility System." Shi Feng looked at his Attribute Panel in anticipation.
Shi Feng moved his body, feeling it become a lot livelier than before. He wouldn't be in his previous sorry state if he were to face off with Town Mayor Cross, right now. If his Agility reached twenty points, the condition of his body would become even greater after activating the Basic Skill [Fast And Nimble]; he could even rival against those Wulin Experts depicted in Wuxia novels.
Afterward, Shi Feng added 15 of the Free Mastery Points towards his One-Handed Sword Mastery, keeping the remaining 5 points for future use. With his One-Handed Sword Mastery now at a total of 20 points, Shi Feng advanced from Apprentice to Basic Swordsman and the additional damage dealt by using a one-handed sword increased to 10%. He was still 30 Mastery Points away from advancing to an Intermediate Swordsman.
Regular attacks were only the basics for a Swordsman. If one wanted to become an expert with the sword, Skills were a must-have. The more, the better, as this would create more flexibility when in battle, thereby allowing the Swordsman to dish out greater Damage.
Shi Feng was both an expert of the sword and a person who had been reincarnated. Now that he had a special tool such as the Ring of Gravity, he needed a large amount of Swordsman Skills to display the true potential of a Swordsman. He could then level up at a fast pace. Otherwise, it was impossible to increase the efficiency of killing monsters by relying on normal attacks.
"I recall there being a Black Market Challenge in Red Leaf Town's Trade Area. Players who cleared the challenge for the first time would be able to obtain a skill book for Swordsman." Most skill books dropped from monsters around Levels 3 to 5 and their drop rates were pitifully low. At this stage of the game, there were still no players capable of grinding those monsters. It would be a big waste of time if Shi Feng wanted to obtain the other skill books for Swordsman. He also did not have the time for it. So, the Black Market Challenge was the only way for Shi Feng to quickly obtain a skill book in Red Leaf town.
Trade Area of Red Leaf Town
Shops filled both sides of the street. There were pharmacies, smithies, bars and more; it was extremely flourishing, just like a small market. However, the current trade area wasn't as lively as it should be. It hasn't been long since God's Domain started its operation, so most players were busy leveling up instead of enjoying what God's Domain had to offer. As a result, there was only the minority of Lifestyle players staying here. They were here to learn Auxiliary Jobs such as Enchanter, Forger, Pharmacist, Chef, Engineer, Alchemist, etc.
"Buying herbs at a high price, contact me directly if you have any."
"Buying ores; rip-offs can stay away."
"Sincerely buying high ranking equipment. Price is negotiable. Willing to pay with Credits."
Many logistics staffers of Workshops and Guilds had set up a small stall by the roadside of the Trade Area. They were mainly here to buy items and equipment.
Shi Feng quickly headed towards a two-storied building without halting. High-ranking Gnomes guarded the building, and above the building read 'Black Market'. This place was the dark side of Red Leaf Town and it was a place of entertainment built by the greedy Gnomes.
The Gnome's Auction House could be seen just after entering the Black Market. Going down along the basement staircase led to two empty fields; one was the Battle Arena, while the other was the field for the Challenge Race.
At the moment, several players were standing in front of the field. They were receiving the Gnomes' challenge.
"Good luck! You have to succeed this time!"
"Good luck! Stomp those Gnomes!"
A few players were currently cheering with all their might for an Assassin player that stood on the field. Their reddened eyes made them look no different than crazed gamblers.
The Challenge Race could be considered a testing grounds for a player's capabilities. Once a player entered the trial grounds, all their Attributes would be fixed at 10 points, their skills disabled, and their equipment rendered useless. Within the 30-yards-long and 10-yards-wide field, players were only allowed to block or dodge the incoming shots from the Gnome's muskets. A victory would ensue once players arrived at the finishing point.
The Gnomes gave out three ranks of challenges: Copper Prize, Silver Prize, and Gold Prize. After a challenge was completed, there would be a three-day cooldown. There was a fee of 5 Coppers for the Copper Prize, 5 Silvers for the Silver Prize, and 5 Gold for the Gold Prize. Naturally, the higher ranked the challenge, the greater the prize. There was even the chance of obtaining a Dark-Gold Equipment.
However, if a player obtained the First Clear for the challenge in Red Leaf Town, the reward of Copper Prize may be comparable even to the Silver Prize.
In Shi Feng's previous life, this First Clear was obtained by a Swordsman named Fierce Gale and the person had received a rare skill book for Swordsman.
After a short while, the Assassin on the field was struck. His body lay at the 20-yards mark, still ten yards away from the final point.
"Despicable. Just a little bit more. Do you guys still have money? I'll definitely clear it the next time." The male Assassin said after reviving from the field.
A male Cleric shook his head saying, "Boss Stabbing Heart, the five of us have already given you all our money. We don't have anymore."
By the side, Shi Feng shifted his sight towards the Assassin. He was shocked after hearing the two words 'Stabbing Heart'.
The person's body was covered in black clothing. He had a short and skinny stature, just like a monkey. Shi Feng could hardly believe that the 'monkey' in front of him was Stabbing Heart, the Assassin who ranked at number 10 on Star-Moon Kingdom's Assassin Leaderboard.
The Assassin named Stabbing Heart shifted his gaze onto Shi Feng. After sizing Shi Feng up, his eyes revealed a gaze as if they had just found prey. With a smile, he walked up to Shi Feng and said, "Nice to meet you, friend. I'm Stabbing Heart, Assassin Squad Leader of the [Assassin's Alliance]. Lend 5 Coppers to me and I'll return 20 Coppers to you tomorrow. How about it?"
Stabbing Heart was just ten yards away from the final point this time, so he was unwilling to accept defeat. He had already figured out some of the challenge's patterns; he would be able to clear it if given another chance. Hence, he thought of using his Guild's name to shock and awe Shi Feng into lending him 5 Coppers.
The Assassin's Alliance was a large Guild that was well known in the world of virtual gaming. Any veteran gamer would know this name. Someone capable of becoming the squad leader for Assassins was definitely a great expert, a figure that was respected by many players. Instead of lending, the average player would definitely just give the 5 Coppers to gain some favors.
"5 Coppers is it?" After some thinking, Shi Feng answered: "I can lend you the 5 Coppers, but you have to pay back 50 Coppers tomorrow."
Stabbing Heart was surprised. He was Stabbing Heart, the Assassin's Alliance's famous Assassin Squad Leader. However, Shi Feng's uncourteous reaction was completely different than what he had imagined it would be. Could Shi Feng be a rookie gamer?
Seeing Stabbing Heart staying silent, Shi Feng asked, "Still borrowing?"
"I'll borrow." Stabbing Heart wanted to weep. Other players would be going 'Expert, expert!' when they met him, yet Shi Feng showed no such reaction. However, when he thought about the bountiful reward awaiting him, even 50 Coppers was worth it.
"Here's 5 Coppers. Let's add each other as friends. Don't forget to return 50 Coppers to me tomorrow." Shi Feng took 5 Coppers out of the 60 he obtained from selling the necklace, not forgetting to remind Stabbing Heart to return the 50 Coppers.
With tears flowing down his face, Stabbing Heart received the 5 Coppers and said, "Fine. I won't forget."
Not knowing what Stabbing Heart was thinking, Shi Feng walked away after the trade was completed. He headed towards the green-skinned Gnome who was the Challenge Race's administrator.
"Sir, time is money. What business do you have?" The Gnome administrator said so in a lofty tone.
"I want to enter the Copper Prize Challenge." Shi Feng said as he handed over 5 Coppers.
After flipping the Copper coins a few times, the Gnome nodded his head in approval. He opened the wooden door to the Challenge Race, allowing Shi Feng to enter.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new challenger on the field. Please let us welcome this brave Swordsman." The gnome loudly announced.
"Boss Stabbing Heart, the kid that lent you money is participating in the Challenge Race," the male Cleric pointed out.
The resting Stabbing Heart laughingly said, "That kid's just a rookie. Does he think the Challenge Race is so easy? Even though the distance is only 30 yards, the Gnomes' attack pattern will change after you get past 15 yards and their attack rates greatly increase. Not to mention, even I have difficulty facing them."
"That's for sure! Even an expert such as Boss Stabbing Heart could only reach 20 yards. I'm guessing that kid will, at most, reach five yards before being done in." The male Cleric nodded with a smile.
Inside the field, the three Gnomes standing at the finishing line readied their muskets, aiming them towards Shi Feng.
Above the challenge field, the timer started counting down.
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No road, no problem.
by Michael Bradley
When adventure calls, Land Rover lets your wildest dreams transform into reality. For decades, the legendary off-road vehicles have tackled every terrain imaginable with grace.
Today's Land Rovers blur the line between capability and grandeur by flooding the vehicle with premium materials and chic personalization. Range Rover topped the A-list of luxury SUVs long before it was popular. And it remains an unparalleled powerhouse of sophistication and aptitude.
Name: Land Rover Industry: Automotive
Founded: 1948 Founder: Rover Company
Headquarters: United Kingdom Parent organization: Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC
Revenue: $22.3 billion USD (£18.3 billion) Website: landroverusa.com
Land Rover price
How much does a Land Rover cost?
Land Rover models cover a wide range of prices. The starting price for the most affordable Land Rover comes in at $44,600 for the Land Rover Discovery Sport. And the Range Rover Evoque is in the same mid-$40,000 ballpark.
The Land Rover Discovery and Land Rover Defender prices start in the mid-$50,000 range, but the upper end of the Defender models can be significantly more expensive, breaking six figures and higher.
The Land Rover Range Rover lineup is generally more expensive. The classic Range Rover SUV starts at $106,500 but reaches over $200,000 for the bespoke Range Rover SV.
What is the most expensive Land Rover?
Those who want the best Land Rover has to offer will find a price tag that goes along with the ultimate combination of premium materials and personalization. The most expensive Land Rover is the Range Rover SV, a tailor-made version of the legendary Range Rover.
The Range Rover SV starts at $201,500 and rapidly jumps skyward toward $300,000 with the top-level options. For this Range Rover price, you get nearly anything your heart desires despite costing much less than the most expensive cars in the world.
Other Range Rover car prices usually hover between $90,000 and $140,000.
How much is the cheapest Land Rover?
If you want to save your funds for other endeavors, you don't have to break the bank to park a Land Rover in your garage. The cheapest Land Rover is the Land Rover Discovery Sport, a family-friendly off-road vehicle that starts at $44,600.
You can also purchase the chic luxury crossover SUV Range Rover Evoque, starting at $46,400. The Range Rover Velar is another relatively affordable option as a midsize crossover luxury SUV with a starting price of $60,300.
History of Land Rover
Land Rover's roots go back to the Rover Company, a British entity founded in 1878. Rover Company originally performed bicycle, motorcycle, and vehicle manufacturing, before helping with World War II efforts.
After the war, Rover began to produce experimental cars. Chief Designer Maurice Wilks penned the first Land Rover design in 1947, hitting the market in 1948 where it kicked off unbridled success for the Rover off-road vehicles. It also made our list of the best classic cars around.
Through the next three decades, Rover experienced various ownership and branding changes while producing the iconic Land Rover off-road vehicle. It was the British response to the Jeep, one of the best American car brands.
In 1970, the Range Rover hit the market. This model continually progressed upmarket by balancing off-road ruggedness with interior comfort, landing at the legendary status of today as the ultimate in off-road luxury SUV.
BMW acquired the Rover Group in 1994, then sold part of that to Ford as Land Rover in 2000. And in 2008, Ford sold Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors. Tata formed Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, which still owns Land Rover today.
Understanding Land Rover's car range
Land Rover has forever focused on capable SUVs. Every one of today's Land Rovers incorporates the four-wheel drive spirit, but now the brand also includes luxurious amenities across the board. It is a luxury SUV automaker in every sense.
The most exclusive, expensive, and luxurious Land Rover SUV models fall under the Range Rover model names.
To clarify, Range Rover models are made by Land Rover. The full name is the Land Rover Range Rover. Since this is a mouthful, many people drop Land Rover when referring to any Range Rover model.
These include the Range Rover, the slightly smaller Range Rover Sport, the midsize crossover SUV Range Rover Velar, and the compact crossover luxury SUV Range Rover Evoque.
The Range Rover SV is a highly-customized version of the Range Rover produced by the Special Vehicle Operations unit. It is the epitome of Range Rover as a status symbol.
The Land Rover Discovery car is a midsize SUV that blends off-road capability with family-friendly seating for seven, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a smaller version and the company's most affordable offering.
The Land Rover Defender is the ultimate off-road machine, coming in two and four-door options with seating for up to eight people. Despite this rugged capability, the Defender lineup is undeniably luxurious, adding a host of premium interior features and stylistic touches from the more opulent models.
Land Rover Autobiography is a trim level that is available on many of the models, including Range Rover Autobiography. Dynamic and HSE (for High Specification Equipment) are higher trim levels of Land Rover models. Every Land Rover Sport has a larger model without Sport in the model name.
Surprising facts about Land Rover
In the 1970s, Land Rover faced severe competition from Jeep and Toyota. As a result, it backed out of the US market. When the iconic Range Rover hit its stride, it was not sold in the US, although some models still made their way into the country via unofficial routes. Land Rover started US sales again in 1987.
Land Rover introduced its first crossover SUV on a unibody frame back in 1997 under the Freelander model. It set the foundation for many of today's crossover SUVs and gained global notoriety. Some say it was far ahead of its time.
Where is Land Rover made?
Land Rover produces vehicles in facilities located in five different countries. Most Range Rover models are produced in the company's home of the United Kingdom, while other Land Rovers hail from Slovakia, Brazil, India, and China.
Land Rover electric cars
Land Rover has many mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options available, but it does not currently have a fully battery-electric vehicle on the market.
That's about to change.
While the details are still limited, an EV Range Rover is expected in 2024. By 2030, Land Rover set its sights on 60% of its vehicles sold as electric. The brand wants to remove all emissions from its products by 2039, bringing some of the eco-conscious efforts seen in other brands like Polestar.
As many luxury automakers like Porsche step into the SUV world, a shadow looms overhead. The iconic Range Rover was the first to pioneer luxury off-road adventuring, and it stands tall as the benchmark.
The Land Rover Range Rover is now available in two different wheelbases with room for up to seven passengers. A twin-charged inline-6 with an optional plug-in hybrid helps deliver improved fuel economy, but the twin-turbo V-8 maintains its status as the top-shelf choice to rip down any path.
Sophisticated minimalist styling goes from bumper to bumper, while the interior uses premium materials to provide an endless array of customized amenities. No detail is overlooked, ensuring capability, comfort, and class.
Keep your eyes peeled for the 2024 release of the new Range Rover EV, catapulting the legend into the next generation. Perhaps someday it'll be on our list of the best electric cars.
Price: Starting at $106,500
Engine: 3.0L supercharged & turbocharged inline-6 with plug-in hybrid option, 4.4L twin-turbo V-8
Top speed: 140 to 155 mph – 225 to 250 km/h
0-60 mph: 5.7 to 4.4 sec
Power: 395 to 523 hp
Torque: 406 to 553 lb-ft
Range: 48 miles (77 km) electric-only with the plug-in hybrid option
Range Rover SV
When you want to roll out the red carpet, the Range Rover SV provides a bespoke option to surpass all expectations.
Land Rover's Special Vehicles Operations unit transforms the classic Range Rover to your every whim and desire, creating a vehicle as unique as the person who buys it. Go with the SV Serenity theme to get the ultimate luxury. Or switch to the SV Intrepid for a more dynamic touch.
In either case, the twin-turbo V-8 sits under the hood, and 23-inch wheels connect you to the ground. Limitless options fill out the interior cabin, with an available ultimate rear seat comfort package including expansive 13.1-inch screens, a spacious center console with a fold-out club table, and everything you need to travel in utter bliss.
Although this Range Rover's cost is as high as it gets, it's tame in comparison to the Bugatti price list and barely scratches Ferrari territory.
Engine: 4.4L twin-turbo V-8
Top speed: 162 mph – 260 km/h
Torque: 553 lb-ft
Some little siblings squabble in their battle for attention. But the Range Rover Sport eschews this expectation. It brings all the style and capability as its bigger brother, but in a slightly smaller and more affordable package.
Despite the Land Rover Range Rover Sport's price, it features a similar lineup of inline-6 and V-8 powertrain options, with up to 523 horsepower and world-class levels of off-road performance.
An active noise-canceling headrest filters out all unwanted noise thanks to exterior microphones placed at each wheel arch, while a 29-speaker sound system delivers high-fidelity music to your soul.
Despite its smaller shape, the Range Rover Sport remains utterly uncompromising, similar to the BMW X5 compared to the X7. And like its bigger brother, an electrified version is just around the corner.
Price: Starting at $83,000
As the newest member of the Land Rover Range Rover family, the Velar has big shoes to fill. But rather than try to crush the toes of its counterparts, it simply follows the leader.
The Range Rover Velar is a midsize crossover SUV that showcases the chic styling cues of the larger options. But it swaps out some of the outrageous capabilities and performance in favor of a lower price tag and more manageable road presence.
Make no mistake, the Range Rover Velar still fills the interior with refined luxury and uses advanced technology that blows away most competitors. The Tesla Model Y and Mercedes-Benz EQA give it a run for its money though.
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4, 3.0L supercharged & turbocharged inline-6
Land Rover has long been trailblazing through the SUV segment, and when the demand for compact crossover SUVs became evident, the company stepped up big with the Range Rover Evoque.
Like many in this segment, off-road sacrifices usher in an SUV aimed at keeping tires on the pavement. But it can still easily tackle slick conditions and has enough oomph to blast away from any stoplight. Even though it's a small package, it's not a car for kids.
The Evoque is undeniably fashionable, inside and out. A suite of driver assistance features keeps you safe, while a carefully curated interior uses expert craftsmanship. It has sufficient cargo space but is still nimble and a pleasure to drive through cramped city streets.
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 hybrid
Many luxury SUV manufacturers have shied away from off-road performance in favor of increased comfort, such as the Volvo XC40. While the legendary Range Rover is still a fully-capable machine, the Land Rover Discovery steps in as the family-friendly off-road powerhouse.
The Discovery SUV started in the late 1980s with a boxy design but has now evolved into a sleek addition to the Land Rover lineup. Its two-speed transfer case and available Terrain Response package delivers the ability to conquer any trail, all while keeping up to seven passengers comfortable inside.
The Land Rover Discovery is the family adventure package that creates memories but leaves arrogance at the door.
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4, 3.0L turbocharged inline-6
As the most affordable Land Rover, it's easy to dismiss the Land Rover Discovery Sport. But that's a mistake you don't want to make.
The Discovery Sport hits the right price point for many, all while providing excellent capability and an elegant look. While it's not going to make the list of the fastest cars in the world, it will charge through snowy mountains, ford rivers up to nearly two feet deep, and effortlessly glide through hairpin turns. All without breaking the bank.
Turn to the inside to see the same upscale vibes as the more expensive models. And it also incorporates sustainable materials plus many enhanced safety features. All in all, the Discovery Sport hits the mark precisely where it's aimed.
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4
When charging through difficult situations is a priority, the Land Rover Defender is the answer. It's long been Land Rover's answer to icons like Jeep and Toyota's FJ-40 and it made our list of the best luxury SUVs.
After years of keeping luxury amenities to a minimum, the latest Land Rover Defenders step up in every way imaginable and flood the interior with all the creature comforts you want.
The two-door Land Rover Defender 90 is the most nimble option, letting you crawl up rocks and turn on a dime. The mid-range Land Rover Defender 110 is a four-door package with similar capability. And the Defender 130 is an extended option with room for up to eight passengers and all your gear. You could even throw one of the best electric motorcycles or off-road camping trailers on the hitch.
Engine choices on every Defender car are just as varied, ranging from the calm inline-4 up to a 518-horsepower V-8 beast. Active differentials, a two-speed transfer case, and a host of Terrain Response features provide confidence in any condition.
Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4, 3.0L supercharged & turbocharged inline-6, 5.0L supercharged V-8
Land Rover doesn't fear forging new paths ahead. And when the Freelander came out in 1997, it beat many to the market with a compact crossover SUV. It was Land Rover's first unibody vehicle and paved the way forward for many future models.
While production stopped in 2015, you can spot Land Rover Freelanders roaming trails and streets around the world. It gave excellent mobility on and off-road, all at a relatively affordable price tag packed with the usual Land Rover touches.
Eventually, the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport would come to fill the place of the Freelander and the Freelander II. But looking back in time, it would be hard to leave this innovative model off the list of Land Rover models.
Release year: 1997 to 2015
Engine: 1.8L gasoline inline-4, 2.0L diesel inline-4, 2.5L gasoline V-6, 3.2L gasoline inline-6
Top speed: Up to 124 mph – 200 km/h
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec and up
Power: 230 hp (max)
Torque: 295 lb-ft (max)
Land Rover customer service number
You can get in touch with Land Rover's customer service by dialing 1-800-346-3493. Your local dealer can also answer questions.
Land Rover social media profiles
To keep up with the latest news and updates from Land Rover, follow their official social media profiles:
Frequently asked questions about Land Rover
Is Land Rover made by Ford?
Land Rover is not made by Ford any longer. Ford bought Land Rover from BMW in 2000. Then in 2008, Ford sold Land Rover and Jaguar to India-based Tata Motors. Tata merged the brands into Jaguar Land Rover, which still owns both brands today.
What is the difference between Land Rover and Range Rover?
The difference between Land Rover and Range Rover is that one is a brand name, Land Rover, and one is a model name, Range Rover. Land Rover makes many different vehicles, and the Range Rover is one model in that lineup. The full name is the Land Rover Range Rover.
Is Land Rover owned by Toyota?
No, Land Rover is not owned by Toyota. Land Rover is owned by Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of India-based Tata Motors. Land Rover began as the Rover Group. It was eventually bought by BMW and then sold to Ford before Tata purchased Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008.
Which is better, Land Rover or Range Rover?
Trying to answer which is better, Land Rover or Range Rover is easy. Land Rover makes all Range Rovers, so they're equal in that sense. But the Range Rover model is the more luxurious offering from Land Rover, while models like the Land Rover Defender are more off-road focused.
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Title: SCALE INSECTS (HEMIPTERA, COCCOIDEA) OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS FROM SAO CARLOS, SAO PAULO, BRAZIL.
Interpretive Summary: Scale insects cost U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars each year through crop losses and control expenses. With increased world trade the liklihood of introducing new pest species is also enhanced. For the protection of the U.S. ornamentals industry it is important to know as much about ornamental pests world wide as possible. This paper provides information on the ornamental scale-insect pests of Brazil including their scientific names, host-plant interactions, and plant injury. This research will assist quarantine specialists, state regulatory officials, scientists studying invasive species, and ornamental horticulturalists to safeguard the ornamental industry in the U.S. and Brazil.
Technical Abstract: A list of 35 scale insects collected from 72 ornamental plant species in Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, Brazil is provided. Thirty of the species are polyphagous, 4 are oligophagous, and 1 is monophagous. A total of 102 scale insect/plant associations are reported; 29 are new host records for the species and 60 are new host records for the species in Brazil. Pulvinaria urbicola Cockerell (Coccidae), Phenacoccus similis Granara de Willink (Pseudococcidae), and Orthezia molinari Morrison (Ortheziidae) are recorded for the first time in Brazil. In addition, we describe the injury caused by these scale insects on ornamental plants.


The person behind the Twitter handle @ghosttrainred made jokes about Thursday's transit incident in Boston.
A parodyTwitter account that goes by the name "Red Line Ghost Train" was created Thursday hours after a Red Line train barreledpast four stations despite having no operator.
The person behind the Twitter handle @ghosttrainred began tweeting around 10: 30 a.m., four hours after the unmanned train, which was carrying 50 passengers, traveled from Braintree Station to North Quincy station.By 4 p.m., the account had racked up more than 450 followers.
Tweets included jokes about what theMBTAdescribed as a"highly troubling" incident. Gov. Charlie Baker said the train was tampered with and that the matter was under investigation.
I promise to lower fares, increase efficiency, and make it a more pleasant ride. Quick poll: @realDonaldTrump or @ghosttrainred for prez?
Several Bostonians got in on the joke, tweeting at @ghosttrainred with zingers of their own.
@ghosttrainred Ima leaving on a red train, I don't know when I'll be back again. Leeeeeeaving on a red train.


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Caricature/Cartoon of A.R. Rahman, Indian Music Composer and Oscar Winner!
A.S. Dileep Kumar who for some personal reasons changed his religion to Islam and his name to Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian musician and music-composer, who won two Academy Awards for Slumdog Millionaire a movie directed by Danny Boyle.
Here's my take on this legend.
The Halo of Music...or Controversies?
A Short Biography of Rahman:
A.R. Rahman was born on January 6th 1966, in an affluent Hindu Tamil family. His father composed music for Malayalam films. He lost his father at a very young age and it was somewhere around that time when he and his entire family decided to change their religion and convert to Islam. According to this article here AR Rahman's mother (Kareema) was a Muslim and after his Hindu father's death, the family reconverted to Islam and acquired Muslim names. The reason why he changed his religion is still shrouded in mystery, however, it's said that he did it to save his sister's life.
Rahman is married to Saira Banu (not the emaciated yesteryear beauty though!)
An Interesting Bollywood Coincidence, which will make more sense to Indians:
Here it goes.
Saira Banu (of vintage Bollywood variety) married Dilip Kumar, who changed his name from Muhammad Yusuf Khan to Dilip Kumar – she did have to struggle with Yusuf Khan's polygamous nature though. However Yusuf Khan took up the name Dileep Kumar only as a screen name with a wider appeal, and saw he was never on the wrong side of the law by having more than one wife.
Saira Banu (wife of AR Rahman) married AR Rahman, who changed his name from Dileep kumar (don't worry about the spelling) to AR Rahman.
Coincidences happen in a chaotic world…right?
A. R. Rahman's Meteoric Rise:
Rahman's rise in Bollywood began with his meeting with Mani Ratnam in an advertising awards function, after which he gave music for Roja in 1992 (Note that Rahman was paid 25K INR (about USD 1000 in those days) to compose music for Roja, this is in stark contrast to around Rs. 5 Crores equivalent of USD 1 Million for composing the Commonwealth Games 2010 Anthem) After Roja, he created music for many Tamil films, until he got the opportunity to compose the songs for Rangeela. After the success of Rangeela's songs, Rahman continued to work for the Mumbai Film Industry to compose many hit songs. Among his noteworthy films are: Rangeela, Dil Se, Taal, Rang De Basanti, Bombay!
His Album "Vande Mataram", which he released on August 15, 1997 (the fiftieth anniversary of India's independence,) sold more than a Million copies in India.
Find an extremely detailed biography of Rehman here.
Rahman's Jai Ho wins him the Oscars:
In 2009, Rahman wrote the score for "Jai Ho", which helped him win the first two Oscars for India. He got the Oscars for Danny Boyle directed movie "Slumdog Millionnaire". (Unfortunately, the only movie about India that became internationally famous is an extremely biased movie, which completely ignores the positives of India to accentuate and glorify its poverty.) The two Academy Awards that he won were for Best Original Music Score and Best Original Song.
Visit Rahman's official website here.
Rahman in News Again:
The newest news on the international scene is that AR Rehman has bagged 2 Oscar nominations for Danny Boyle's 127 hours. What's noteworthy is the ease with which Rahman has been able to establish a long-term relationship with Danny Boyle – I'd have loved to see him work with other Hollywood Directors too…but Rahman is a steady goat, isn't he? I hope he gets the Oscars this year, because after the CWG Anthem fiasco, which gave us a soggy song (read about it here) touted to be better than Shakira's waka-waka, I'd love to get a confirmation that the awards were for the musical score and not for a fantastic rendering of India's poverty. Go Rahman Go! Get those awards and win back my trust…if you'd care to.
Want to know if I am an ARR fan?
I love some of his work – if I didn't, I wouldn't have drawn his caricature here:) But I saw him on the CWG stage – and I don't think that if his…what was the CWG Anthem again?…well that anthem needed the crutches of Jai ho, especially when after the whole corruption scandal we were waiting for him to spin gold or silver at least…so – my current status is "NOT FAN!"
I believe there are things that are bigger than money, fame, and even Oscars. A sense of pride in being what you are and carrying it through with your head held high. I'd never work for a Slumdog Millionnaire nor would I ever charge Rs. 5 Crores for composing an anthem for my country. (Remember that it was the first time in its history that India was hosting a sports event at International scale!) But I guess I am being the milkmaid, if you know what I mean:)
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SCOTUS & Cell Phone Searches: Digital is Different
New Ruling Shows the NSA Can't Legally Justify Its Phone Spying Anymore
Cross-posted from Wired.
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals said no this week to tracking your movements using data from your cell phone without a warrant when it declared that this information is constitutionally protected.
Saving Privacy
Reed Hundt proposes democratic action in response to our government's secret infrastructure for monitoring and controlling modern communications. "Citizens," he writes, "should be encouraged to take action on behalf of their own privacy and security."
Obama Policy on Zero Days Craps Out
Yesterday afternoon, the White House put out a statement describing its vulnerability disclosure policies: the contentious issue of whether and when government agencies should disclose their knowledge of computer vulnerabilities. The statement falls far short of a commitment to network security for all and fails to provide the reassurance the global public needs in the midst of the NSA's security scandal.
Obama Press Attacks Degrade the First Amendment In The Name of Security
Morgan Weiland
Cross-posted from Forbes.
Policy, Law, and Technology in the Current Crypto Wars (Past Event)
Paul Brest Hall - Stanford University
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Stanford Cryptography Policy Project, we are holding an afternoon event highlighting our research and accomplishments over the past year. As our keynote speakers, it is our pleasure to welcome the Honorable Stephen W. Smith, Magistrate Judge of the Southern District of Texas, and Paul S. Grewal, former Magistrate Judge of the Northern District of California.
When the Cops Come A-Knocking: Handling Technical Assistance Demands from Law Enforcement (Past Event)
BlackHat 2016
What kind of surveillance assistance can the U.S. government force companies to provide? This issue has entered the public consciousness due to the FBI's demand in February that Apple write software to help it access the San Bernardino shooter's encrypted iPhone. Technical assistance orders can go beyond the usual government requests for user data, requiring a company to actively participate in the government's monitoring of the targeted user(s).
Companies, Consumers & The State: Defining Private Industry's Obligation to Protect Privacy (Past Event)
Event is free and open to the public.
Salil Shetty, Secretary General, Amnesty International
Moderated by Jennifer Granick, Director of Civil Liberties, Center for Internet and Society
New Alliances in Cybersecurity, Human Rights and Internet Governance (Past Event)
On Wednesday, February 17, The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at Stanford, The Center for International Governance Innovation, and the Research Advisory Network of the Global Commission on Internet Governance will present an all-day conference entitled "New Alliances in Cybersecurity, Human Rights and Internet Governance." The conference will discuss the challenges of creating a regime of internet governance that pays attention to security and human rights in the digital context.
The Frontiers of Cybersecurity Policy and Law (Past Event)
Over the course of two days in February 2016, the Strauss Center at the University of Texas-Austin will host a unique and timely conference focused on the legal and policy dimensions of cybersecurity.


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'Real Housewives' star Emily Simpson shares 'raw' photo in response to Photoshop claims
July 22, 2019, 6:51 PM UTC / Source: TODAY
By Kerry Breen
When social media trolls recently claimed "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Emily Simpson was Photoshopped in promotional photos for the new season of her show, she hit back with a fierce response. (Note that there's profanity in the caption.)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0EvnHsn5lH
"For you a------- out there who feel the need to make derogatory comments on my figure 'photoshopped to look like 50 pounds were taken off' in reference to the Season 14 #rhoc promo pic.... here's the raw, untouched photo taken with my iPhone by my makeup artist. Looks exactly the same to me!" she wrote, sharing a photo of herself in a medium-sized dress.
She also explained how the nasty comments can personally affect her.
"I'm not sure if you all know this but I'm a woman, I have curves and they are frikin' hot and amazing," she wrote. "But I'm also a human and I have feelings too. Why so many of you feel the need to say downright mean, cruel and vicious things.. I truly will never understand it. I hope you find some happiness and peace someday so that attacking someone's looks and being so vicious doesn't come so naturally to you."
Internet trolls claimed Emily Simpson was Photoshopped in promotional pictures for the 14th season of "The Real Housewives of Orange County." Tommy Garcia/Bravo
The reality TV star's post included another photo of herself in a short black jumpsuit and a pair of stiletto heels, which garnered compliments and support.
One commenter praised Simpson, but asked why the star even bothered to reply to "haters."
"Most of the time I don't," Simpson said in response. "But sometimes I feel it's necessary to call people out on their atrocious behavior. Maybe it will make a difference. Maybe just maybe they will think next time they bully."
Simpson (left) with her co-stars for the new season of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," premiering next month. Tommy Garcia/Bravo
Simpson frequently shares her thoughts about her weight and body positivity on social media. In June, she shared a photo of herself on a sunny beach, noting that her fitness coach convinced her to post the pic.
"I still have a long way to go to get to where I want to be," Simpson wrote. "But I'm enjoying the journey."
You can see Simpson on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" when the show returns Aug. 6 on Bravo.
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Kurt Zouma came back after 11 months featuring in the FA Cup clash against Peterborough at Stamford Bridge last time out.
"I'm really happy because it was a long time I was out for and now I'm back at the Bridge with the lads".
"I played four games for the development squad and in two of them I played the full 90 minutes. I played one for 45 minutes and one for 60 minutes but that was a long time ago, two months ago".
"The medical staff have been brilliant with me, they did a great job and I thank them a lot. They were all behind me and they prepared me very well".
"In August I went on the tour with the squad, so I was next to the players, close to them, and that helped a lot. The manager explained his tactics to me because we did not know them before".
"At that time we were playing four at the back but now we play a five with three central defenders".
"The manager likes to do a lot of tactical work and he put me in there with the other players to help me learn and understand. It was good. He worked to make me understand it in my head even though I was not fully fit".
Chelsea winger Pedro underlined the importance of passing through the next FA Cup round after beating 4-1 League One side Peterborough at Stamford Bridge yesterday.
The Spaniard told the club's official website: "It was a good win for us in the third round of the FA Cup, especially at home in front of our supporters, there was very good teamwork and we're very happy with the result".
"Peterborough are a good team, every game in England is very tough, it doesn't matter which division you're in. They fought to win".
"It's a new position for me but it means the same in terms of work. I had to run a lot but it was good for me and a good performance".
Chelsea bounced back from the last disappointing defeat against Tottenham in Premier League at White Hart Lane, as Pedro remarked: "Against Spurs it was a different game, we lost, but no problem, we just continue taking it game by game".
"Next we face Leicester, a very difficult team, but we will prepare all week and go for the win".
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi scored once in the Blues' rampant victory against Peterborough this evening.
"Michy played a good game. During the game he stayed with our philosophy and idea of football – manager Antonio Conte said after the game – He showed me great commitment and work-rate and it's always important for a forward's confidence to score".
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte said he's 'pleased with the performance and the result', speaking at press conference after the FA Cup clash against Peterborough today.
"I'm pleased because we're in the next round of this competition. Today we changed nine players because I had the opportunity to see some players who haven't played a lot".
"I saw a lot of positive things, we faced a good team but we showed great commitment and showed we were a team. That's the most important thing because when you change nine players it's not easy to quickly find your idea of football. Now it's important to continue".
About defender Kurt Zouma, who came back from a terrific knee injury: "Zouma came back after 11 months and played 90 minutes, which is fantastic for him, his family and the club".
"The young players [Chalobah, Ruben and Aina] showed me they are growing. Michy played a good game and scored a goal, so there were a lot of positives".
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claimed that captain John Terry did not deserve to be shown a red card against Peterborough in the FA Cup third round today.
When asked about Terry's future at Stamford Bridge, Conte added: "Now we are in January. First of all, these decisions need to be made with the club, not alone".
In today's FA Cup Third Round at home Chelsea lead 2-0 with a Pedro goal after 18 minutes followed by a second by Batshuayi.
Pedro almost scored a second goal but clipped the top corner of the cross bar after a lovely attacking move which saw him have an easy clear chance.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has emphasised the chance for Michy Batshuayi to make an impressive impact. And after 44 minutes Batshuayi "staked his claim" in the team as the manager wanted by scoring Chelsea's second goal. It was a late goal approaching the half-time mark just as Peterborough were trying to get back in the game after a missed chance by the Blues.
Chelsea (3-4-3) – Begovic, Zouma, Terry (c), Cahill, Ivanovic, Fabregas, Chalobah, Loftus-Cheek, Pedro, Batshuayi, Willian.
Subs: Eduardo, Azpilicueta, Aina, Kante, Moses, Hazard, Diego Costa.
Cesc Fabregas is impressing with Chelsea as he featured 11 times in Premier League scoring once and providing 5 assists so far.
"Cesc, we all know him, and I'm very pleased with his attitude, his commitment and for his work-rate in training sessions, – Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said before the next clash against Peterborough – Also, when I call him during the game, it's important for me to see the right spirit".
"Before the game, I have to take a decision on only 11 players who can start. For sure, some players have to start on the bench, but it is important for me in every game to see which is the best solution for the team".
Then Conte added: "It is also important to have all my players with the right spirit, with the right will to fight and to win – if you start or if you don't start. Cesc has shown me great commitment always and I am pleased for this".
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte underlined the importance of Fa Cup clash against Peterborough as his side needs a win to bounce back from the last disappointing loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
"I think in England, the FA Cup is really important because it is the oldest competition in the world and it is important to respect the tradition," Conte told the club's official website.
"The FA Cup is a good tradition in England and it is important to find the right solution. For us now, to give the opportunity to young players or some players who are not playing a lot is important, but it is also important to continue because we want to win and go forward to the next step".
"We have a cup in Italy and it is a good competition, – Conte added – Once, when I was at Juventus, we played a small team and in the first game we drew 1-1. In the second game at home we won".
"These types of games are always very difficult if you don't arrive with the right attention and the right focus. Also, we all know it is a really important game for them and for this reason we are preparing in the same way as all the other games in the league – the same as we prepared against Tottenham – because it's important to have the right mentality".
"A winning mentality is to prepare for every game in the right way – not because you are playing against a small team or another team that is playing now in League One and you think this game is easy. No, in England, easy games do not exist, also not in the FA Cup".


It's The Year of the Rooster and Overwatch has an event going on right now to celebrate. So I decided to draw the character Mei as a chicken. More specifically, it's Chicken Boo from the show Animaniacs.
I hadn't posted yesterday's drawing to the site, so let's see that first.
Nothing more here than an adorable Baby Groot playing a Nintendo. Awww.
Like I said, it's Year of the Rooster, so somehow I got the idea to draw Chicken Boo and combine him with an Overwatch character.
I went with Mei specifically just for the phrase: "That's not a Mei, that's a Chicken Boo."
In other news, the pen for my new Huion tablet is finally on the way. I should have it in a couple of days and I couldn't be more excited. I will do a video to give my thoughts after I've spent some time with it as well.
And since this is Overwatch related, I will be streaming here pretty soon on the Hauppauge Gaming channel on Twitch. I'm going to be playing Overwatch as well, if that wasn't clear.
So if you wanna watch, that'd be great. I stream every Friday and Saturday over there as well.


With our media-saturated culture of late, it is nearly impossible not to be influenced by celebrity style, be it Jolie's leg, Kardashian's curves or Paltrow's everything. (Side note: although I seem to be the only one of my peers, I think GP is magic. Love her.) But, why stop with the style stars of today, I ask? What about the trendsetters of yesterday (or way before that)? In this great spirit, I bring you an outfit inspired less by Gwyneth and more by Gidget. I am definitely not the only modern girl to be inspired by pre-modern times. And, although it's a bit of a throwback, there is something refreshingly contemporary about this look. After all, what's old eventually becomes new again.
They are all fresh and adorable. And of course, predictably, I like the smile one best. Beautiful. Seems to match the moment well. Though of course a smile would be ridiculous in EVERY picture!


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A Decade of Care: Hanes Launches 10th National Sock Drive to Help the Homeless; Tops 3 Million Donated Pairs
Submitted by HanesBrands
America™s No. 1 basic apparel brand is marking 10 years of the Hanes National Sock Drive and its partnership with Invisible People and its founder, Mark Horvath, bringing comfort to those who need it most and raising awareness about homelessness.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., November 22, 2019 /3BL Media/ – Small gifts often have the most meaning.
For the millions of people living homeless, a clean pair of socks is often described as "the gift of humanity." Hanes, America's No. 1 basic apparel, underwear and sock brand, is partnering with organizations fighting homelessness nationwide to deliver comfort to those who need it most through the Hanes National Sock Drive. The brand is marking 10 years of helping provide care and compassion during this year's drive by:
Donating more than 250,000 pairs of socks directly to organizations fighting homelessness in all 50 states, along with Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Since the program's inception in 2009, Hanes has provided more than 3 million pairs of socks – one of the most requested items by relief agencies – to help the homeless.
Giving an additional pair of socks for every order of any apparel placed in December on Hanes.com. Socks will be provided to local homeless shelters.
Partnering with Rainier Fruit Company for its second "Pears for Pairs" campaign, which is currently running in United Supermarkets, Harris Teeter, Wegmans, and Lunds & Byerlys stores. From late September through January, Rainier is donating a portion of the proceeds from bulk and bagged pear sales to the Hanes National Sock Drive. In 2018, the Pears for Pairs campaign resulted in 20,000 pairs of socks being donated to five nonprofits.
Offering consumers the opportunity to participate directly in the program by visiting www.hanes.com/donate to gift socks ($1), women's underwear ($1), men's underwear ($1.50) and bras ($6) that will be distributed in needed styles and sizes.
Continuing its 10-year collaboration with Invisible People and its founder, Mark Horvath, to help raise awareness about homelessness. Invisible People uses innovative storytelling, educational resources and advocacy to help change how the public views homelessness and those living homeless in the United States and abroad.
"Most of us take basic apparel for granted, but we know a new, clean pair of socks can mean a lot to those experiencing homelessness," said Sidney Falken, chief branding officer, HanesBrands. "We are committed to bringing a little comfort to those who need it most – and it is incredibly gratifying to have others, including many individuals across the country, join us in this effort."
More than 100 agencies, including The Salvation Army Bell Shelter (Bell, California), Homeward Bound (Asheville, North Carolina) and Compassion Outreach Ministries (Columbus, Ohio), have received sock donations from Hanes.
"Small things really do make a big difference to our clients," said Steve Lytle, director of The Salvation Army Bell Shelter. "The smile on a client's face when she received a clean pair of socks for the first time in months was priceless. There was joy in her eyes and it was clear that the socks were the most precious gift she could have received in that moment. Another client said his gift of clean socks was a sign that there are people who care and that his life did matter."
Homeward Bound distributes more than 2,000 pairs of socks a month to those living homeless.
"Homelessness is a community problem and it will take everyone's support to help end the epidemic," said Ashley Campbell, the agency's outreach specialist. "Right now, some of your neighbors are living outside, in tents and under bridges, vulnerable to inclement weather and violence, stripped of dignity and our collective respect.
"There are so many ways to help," Campbell continued. "Educate yourself about homelessness in your community, volunteer at your local agency fighting this issue or simply make a donation that would help a nonprofit save its limited resources."
Jeffrey Tabor, director of TWO Men's Ministry House for Compassion Outreach Ministries of Ohio, added that there is no donation too small to be used for good to fulfill a basic human need.
"Imagine the importance of just one pair of socks when you are focused on keeping your feet dry and warm during the cold winter months," Tabor said. "That's why we are so thankful for our partnership with Hanes, which has fulfilled an immediate, basic human need for so many people."
Lytle underscores, however, that sometimes it all boils down to human contact. "Acknowledge people who are experiencing homelessness with a smile or hello," he said. "By engaging with a person who is experiencing homelessness we are saying 'I see you and you matter.'"
The Hanes National Sock Drive is part of Hanes for Good, the corporate responsibility program of Hanes' parent company, HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI).
Organizations distributing Hanes socks include:
Family Promise of Coastal Alabama
Brother Francis Shelter
Phoenix Rescue Mission
7Hills Center
The Salvation Army Bell Shelter
East Los Angeles Women's Center - Hope & H.E.A.R.T Emergency Shelter
Ktown for All
Los Angeles Mission
Street Symphony
Father Joe's Village
Bill Wilson Center
Whittier Area Interfaith Council
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Master's Table Community Meals
St. Vincent DePaul
Covenant House Washington
Miriam's Kitchen
God's Bathhouse
Covenant House Florida
Mission House
Talbot House Ministries
Alfred-Washburn Center
Waterfront Rescue Mission
Covenant House Georgia
Crossroads Community Ministries
Nicholas House
Zaban Paradies Center
Divine Rest Inc.
Hope Services Hawaii Inc.
Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter
Covenant House Illinois
Lawndale Christian Health Center
The Night Ministry
Wheeler Mission
MICHA House
Shelter House
Topeka Rescue Mission
UNITY of Greater New Orleans
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
Agape House Inc.
Baltimore Station
Covenant House Michigan
St. Stephen's Street Outreach
Warren County Children's Shelter
Students-in-Transition (St. Louis School Board)
Montana Rescue Mission
Siena/Francis House
Caridad Charity
Concord Coalition to End Homelessness
Bridge House Inc.
Destiny's Bridge
Covenant House New Jersey
Joy Junction
Covenant House New York
Rescue Mission Alliance
Men's Shelter of Charlotte/Urban Ministry Center
Cooperative Community Ministry
Bethesda Center
Samaritan Ministries
Winston-Salem Rescue Mission
Ministry on the Margins
YWCA Minot
Shelterhouse
The City Mission Men's Crisis Center
Compassion Outreach Ministries
City Rescue Mission
Family Assistance and Resource Center
Central City Concern
Natrona
The Building Block of Natrona
Bethesda Project
Covenant House Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Mercy's Operation Safety Net
Schuylkill Women in Crisis
Crossroads Rhode Island
Transitions Homeless Center
Bishop Dudley Hospitality House
Hunger First
Urban Bike Food Ministry
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
Operation Stand Down Central Texas
The Stewpot Dallas
Just Because Inc.
Covenant House Texas
Lord of the Streets
Committee On Temporary Shelter
Seattle Homeless Outreach
Union Mission
The Guest House of Milwaukee
Wyoming Rescue Mission
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How many weak links does it take to pull Jason Kenney's bandwagon?
United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney was always the weakest link.
In the months leading up to the 2019 election, many a conversation in conservative circles revolved around a dislike for, and distrust of, the man. Even so, they supported the party that would offer blue signs and warm, comforting memories of times gone by.
Despite the lack of trust, and the lack of respect, many Albertans handed their votes to a person who would approve the candidacies of political novices and yes-men and women who would carry his water over the next four years.
Fast-forward from the "historical win" in 2019 to a year into a global pandemic and the Jason Kenney bandwagon, like the party's war chest, has a lot of empty space.
Of course, no one inside thinks the party's revenue problems stem from the predatory fundraising tactics revealed to members, and the media, at the UCP's 2020 online convention last October.
Martha and Henry likely recognized themselves easily enough, but so, too, did their children, and their grandchildren, and maybe even their great-grandchildren – they're already the target of every other scam out there, so why not your political party too?
Credit: United Conservative Party of Alberta Virtual Annual General Meeting, October 24, 2020
Or maybe it was just, as UCP-turned-Independent Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen said during a Facebook Live chat: that the "dramatic decline" in party membership and "enormous reduction in fundraising" is simply due to poor leadership.
United We Roll founder Glen Carritt, who hosted Loewen on Sunday's FB live, suggested the membership was less than a third of its remarkable initial tally, falling from more than 150,000 to "less than 50,000".
While Loewen tried to stay on message, that the problem would easily be fixed with new leadership, he instead described a one-man show whose audience stands at the ready to laugh, clap, or say "awwwww", when cued.
For about the last year and a half, we've been seeing the government take directions – and let's face it, Jason Kenney is in control of almost everything that goes on in government – there's nothing that happens that isn't under his control. That's just the type of person he is, the type of leader he is – he likes to control absolutely everything.
So, we've seen many decisions this government has taken that they've had to backtrack on, and of course some people say 'that's good the government can backtrack'; but you do that so many times, and, obviously, each time you do that, you lose trust with Albertans.
Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen, May 16, 2021, Facebook Live with Glen Carritt
Jason Kenney was the original weak link, assuredly, but he's surrounded himself with people who will follow his lead, even if they don't agree with him.
It should be noted that although Loewen called for the Premier's resignation, he did not leave Kenney's fold by choice but was removed, ostensibly via text message voting, by an alleged majority vote of the caucus.
While it's true that some of the UCP's constituency associations (CA) are trying to get the numbers they need to force a leadership review this fall, it hasn't happened yet – although sources say they are close.
According to the Party's Bylaws, the number of CA boards required to pass identical motions calling for a special general meeting is only 22. With 26 ridings in Calgary and 20 in Edmonton, there are 41 additional ridings around the province – mostly held by UCP MLAs – but amenable to a 2021 leadership review, I'm sure.
Even so, a leadership review is open to all members of the UCP – that is, people who support Kenney as well as those who do not – and even, allegedly, individuals who have no idea they've been signed up as members.
Kenney's leadership has proven to be one of the worst across the nation and is likely due to the personality and people he chose to surround himself with. However, much like the removal of the NDP was supposed to be the only action needed to return Alberta to its former glory of plentiful oil and gas employment, that alone was not enough.
Despite the fact that support for Kenney is diminishing, the bandwagon was once well over capacity.
Chopping the figurehead off the UCP may not be all it's promised to be either.
This post contains opinion.
Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean is a half-Modernaized political commentator physically distancing in Southern Alberta.
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Comfort zone: Pope's dialogues with priests flow freely
VATICAN CITY – The world sees the public side of Pope Benedict XVI generally at big ceremonial events in Rome or on foreign travels, when he's under the glare of the media.
But over the last three years, the "real Benedict" has emerged most fully in a series of semiprivate encounters with an audience he feels at home with – groups of priests.
In the northern Italian city of Bressanone in early August, the 81-year-old pope engaged in what has become a summer tradition: a question-and-answer session with the region's diocesan and religious priests.
The dialogue ran the gamut from environmental problems to papal primacy, and the pope took more than 10 minutes to answer each of the six questions. There weren't many softballs tossed his way.
One priest asked whether pastors should administer sacraments of Communion and confirmation to young people who aren't really aware of their significance.
The pope, in a moment of self-revelation that's become typical of these encounters, said he used to be more strict about administering the sacraments, but he's come to see that it's more important to be generous if it can encourage even a "glimmer" of faith.
The comment immediately prompted speculation that Pope Benedict might prove to be somewhat more lenient than expected on other sacramental issues, including the church's current policy of no Communion for Catholics who have divorced and remarried without an annulment.
Another priest, picking up on a strong papal theme of late, wondered whether the church over the centuries had dropped the ball when it comes to moral teaching on environmental protection.
The pope acknowledged some gaps in the church's attention to ecology, but said it was false to suggest that the Christian understanding of "subduing" the earth meant carelessly exploiting its resources.
"The brutal consumption of creation begins where there is no God, where material is considered only material for us," he said. "And the squandering of creation begins where we no longer recognize any power over us, but see only ourselves."
People today have the strong sensation that "the world is slipping away," he said, and it's a perfect opportunity for the church to publicly promote the Christian solution, which must include a more humble and moderate lifestyle.
What distinguishes these encounters is that the pope obviously feels he is speaking as a priest among priests, not an authority figure doing an obligatory drop-by.
During his first summer meeting with priests in 2005, he told his audience: "I also want to say that the pope is not an oracle, that he is infallible in only the rarest of situations, as we know."
That's a point the pope has made more than once as a preface to his responses; he's there to provide reflection and some guidance, not prefabricated answers to pastoral dilemmas.
In addition to the summer meetings in various parts of Italy, the pope holds the same kind of informal meetings each year with the several hundred priests of the Diocese of Rome. The first came shortly after his election, when he fielded 12 questions and comments.
The get-togethers allow the pope to hear what's on the minds of priests these days. For the most part, the focus has been on modern pastoral trials: the continuing drift away from the sacraments, the difficulties in educating young people beyond a certain age, the loss of church members to religious sects and the challenge of invigorating parish life.
One repeated issue in these dialogues has been the shortage of priests.
In Bressanone, for example, one questioner spoke of the lack of priests in connection with priestly celibacy and the role of women. In other contexts, this might have been seen as raising a taboo subject. The pope took it in stride, although, as Italians would put it, he "dribbled" the question without really confronting the issue of women's ordination or the relaxation of celibacy rules.
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, told Catholic News Service that the pope wants to keep the free-flowing atmosphere of these encounters. He's made only one rule – that it take place away from the public and the media.
The content comes out when the Vatican publishes a transcript a few days later. That's usually long enough to take the edge off the media's appetite.
Of course, the pope has been generous with the media, too. On his recent flights to the United States and Australia, he gave reporters 20 minutes of question-and-answer time.
His clerical audiences, on the other hand, are often treated to nearly two hours of unrehearsed dialogue. With priests, the pope is clearly in his comfort zone.


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Tomorrow morning, unless a magical window of escape beckons before me otherwise, I am slated to appear in Pittsburgh, PA for a dentist appointment.
Along with its many and varied cultural offerings, Pittsburgh houses the national president of holistic dentistry. And, I have a hot root canal, poised to wreak its systemic havoc via the lymphatic channels of my unsuspecting body.
But, there is no havoc wreaked on the mind or body in breadth or scope quite like a trip to Pittsburgh.
The rest of the Commonwealth, at least at the northwest end, is easily accessible. The city where I live was laid out, port to its companion Great Lake, in a logical, "Philadelphia" style grid; everywhere we want or need to go is well within a solid ten minutes of commute in any direction. And, this is all accomplished simply by turning either right, or left, and proceeding in a straight line.
One wonders if the developers, who transformed Pittsburgh a couple decades ago from a smelly steel town into a hip and swanky hang for the wealthy and sophisticated, even cared if anybody ever came to visit.
The freeway lay as a driver approaches the metropolitan area is, simply put, foreboding. In an effort to escape the narrow streets and steep hills of its established neighborhoods, multiple steel reinforced layers of looping concrete envelope the entire landscape. Add to this an equal number of routes marked One Way, and you have a recipe for the Race to No Place. And, you get there in a far bigger hurry than you could possibly anticipate.
A couple years ago, I went my way down into that pit to search out a Steinway piano sale. The shop was situated on a narrow side avenue, across a bridge and between two hills that curved and diverged into infinity. The proprietor, a surgeon, was dispensing with all of his high end pianos because, he said, the location of the sales room drew few potential buyers and made deliveries difficult. Well, hello.
When I finally found the place, he was standing on the corner with his cell phone, directing me into the appropriate parking lot. Had the weather been pouring rain I would still be circling that block, two full years hence.
Historically, were the freight routes, bearing their loads of steel on large flatbeds, capable of being negotiated to and from the mills and refineries? If so, why are mere automated vehicles forced into this maze of intimidating, multi-lane, endlessly branching, suddenly exiting ramps and roller coasters?
There's a trend in American civil engineering. Perhaps it receives its cue from the cardiac surgery industry. Take an existing ghetto, populated by the intractably impoverished, and build a cement bypass around it; take multiple slums, and build a whole tree of these. Get everybody to camp out at full speed for twenty nine minutes, just to be sure they never see how the other half lives, and hope they all arrive at your destination station without collateral damage.
I know one thing. No dental diversion will force me into a street marked Wrong Way, coasting to a stop just to stare balefully at the place where I am trying to go, its building fully visible from across the river. If the computerized voice on my GPS tracker can't get me there, I'm not going.
And, Pittsburgh, you can bet that, next time, I'll be inviting that dentist to move to Erie.
© Ruth Ann Scanzillo 12/12/16 All rights those of the insulated resident of Northwestern PA content to live where there are eleven public beaches and total access to everything a human wants or needs, the author. Thank you for coming.


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Mescaline: A Global History of the First Psychedelic
Author: Jay, Mike
Publisher: YALE PRESS
Quick overview A definitive history of mescaline that explores its mind-altering effects across cultures, from ancient America to Western modernity
A definitive history of mescaline that explores its mind-altering effects across cultures, from ancient America to Western modernity
Mescaline became a popular sensation in the mid-twentieth century through Aldous Huxley's The Doors of Perception, after which the word "psychedelic" was coined to describe it. Its story, however, extends deep into prehistory: the earliest Andean cultures depicted mescaline-containing cacti in their temples.
Mescaline was isolated in 1897 from the peyote cactus, first encountered by Europeans during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. During the twentieth century it was used by psychologists investigating the secrets of consciousness, spiritual seekers from Aleister Crowley to the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, artists exploring the creative process, and psychiatrists looking to cure schizophrenia. Meanwhile peyote played a vital role in preserving and shaping Native American identity. Drawing on botany, pharmacology, ethnography, and the mind sciences and examining the mescaline experiences of figures from William James to Walter Benjamin to Hunter S. Thompson, this is an enthralling narrative of mescaline's many lives.


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Binky's - Bite-size nursery sessions for little learners. Central Hampstead 2 hour morning drop off sessions.
Red Robin Nannies. Boutique Nanny Agency run by a Hampstead Mum.
Sitting Pretty Babysitters. CRB Checked, ironing up to 1.5hours when children are asleep.
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Nature Explorers Childcare. Hampstead Heath.