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namespace DM.MovieApi.MovieDb.Companies;

/// <summary>
/// Interface for retrieving information about a production company.
/// </summary>
public interface IApiCompanyRequest : IApiRequest
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Gets all the basic information about a specific company.
    /// </summary>
    /// <param name="companyId">The company Id is typically found from a Movie or TV query.</param>
    Task<ApiQueryResponse<ProductionCompany>> FindByIdAsync( int companyId );

    /// <summary>
    /// Get the list of movies associated with a particular company.
    /// </summary>
    /// <param name="companyId">The company Id is typically found from a Movie or TV query.</param>
    /// <param name="pageNumber">Default is page 1. The page number to retrieve; the <see cref="ApiSearchResponse{T}"/> will contain the current page returned and the total number of pages available.</param>
    /// <param name="language">Default is English. The ISO 639-1 language code to retrieve the result from.</param>
    /// <returns></returns>
    Task<ApiSearchResponse<MovieInfo>> GetMoviesAsync( int companyId, int pageNumber = 1, string language = "en" );
}


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Endless War: NATO Vows to Continue in Afghanistan Despite U.S. Troop Reduction
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John Hayward
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg responded on Tuesday to reports of a U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan by resolving to continue the NATO mission into its third decade.
"The price for leaving too soon, or in an uncoordinated way, could be very high," he warned.
NATO took a leadership role in the United Nations-mandated international security force in Afghanistan in August 2003. At its peak, the force included over 130,000 troops from 50 nations, including NATO and its partner countries.
In 2015, NATO's mission in Afghanistan transitioned into a "Resolute Support Mission" with about 12,000 troops, dedicated to training and supporting the Afghan military, which had supposedly become capable of protecting the internationally-recognized Afghan government on its own, with a little help from American and European forces.
Stoltenberg said on Tuesday that NATO would continue its mission in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future, including a commitment to fund Afghan security forces through at least 2024.
"We now have under 12,000 NATO troops in Afghanistan, and more than half of these are non-U.S. forces," he said.
"We went into Afghanistan together. And when the time is right, we should leave together in a coordinated and orderly way. I count on all NATO allies to live up to this commitment, for our own security," he declared, without giving any indication of when that might happen, or if it might happen before the 20th anniversary of NATO's mission to defend the Afghan government against the Taliban and other extremists.
"Afghanistan risks becoming once again a platform for international terrorists to plan and organize attacks on our homelands. And ISIS could rebuild in Afghanistan the terror caliphate it lost in Syria and Iraq," Stoltenberg argued.
Stoltenberg's comments came after the Pentagon announced U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan will be reduced from 4,500 to 2,500 by the middle of January — a significant drawdown, but not the full withdrawal earlier proposed by President Donald Trump. U.S. deployments to Iraq will also be reduced to 2,500 from their current level of about 3,000.
Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, who was appointed by Trump on November 9 to replace Mark Esper, said the president made his decision about Afghanistan troop levels after "continuous engagement with his national security cabinet over the past several months, including ongoing discussions with me and my colleagues across the United States government."
"I have also spoken with our military commanders and we all will execute this repositioning in a way that protects our fighting men and women, our partners in the intelligence community and diplomatic corps, and our superb allies that are critical to rebuilding Afghan and Iraqi security capabilities and civil society for a lasting peace in troubled lands," Miller added.
In his first message to American military forces over the weekend, Miller said it was "time to come home" from Afghanistan.
"Indeed, this fight has been long, our sacrifices have been enormous, and many are weary of war — I'm one of them — but this is the critical phase in which we transition our efforts from a leadership to supporting role," Miller said.
"We are not a people of perpetual war — it is the antithesis of everything for which we stand for which our ancestors fought. All wars must end," he declared.
White House National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump hopes American troops will "come home safely and in their entirety" by May of next year.
The Washington Post interpreted Stoltenberg's comments on Afghanistan as a "rare rebuke of Trump" and the "sharpest tone Stoltenberg has taken" toward the president.
The Post implied this is because Stoltenberg was terrified of antagonizing Trump, who might withdraw U.S. support for NATO projects in Afghanistan and elsewhere, or even withdraw from the organization entirely if severely displeased. With former Vice President Joe Biden the presumptive winner of the 2020 election, Stoltenberg and other top NATO officials are purportedly overcoming their reluctance to criticize Trump, although they allegedly remain apprehensive of what he might do before leaving office in January.
There are plenty of American officials who agree with Stoltenberg, including Republicans as prominent as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who said a "precipitous drawdown in either Afghanistan or Iraq would be a mistake."
McConnell said pulling out of Afghanistan could be "even worse than President Obama's withdrawal from Iraq back in 2011," and perhaps even a debacle on par with "the humiliating American departure from Saigon in 1975."
Trump's supporters find it absurd to talk about a "precipitous drawdown" from an operation that has been in progress for twenty years, with no end in sight. The assertion by the U.N. and NATO in 2014 that the Afghan government had become capable of standing on its own two feet has not come to fruition. The interventionist consensus now holds that Trump would be throwing Kabul to the Taliban wolves — and maybe ISIS and al-Qaeda to boot — if American forces withdraw.
There is no talk of defeating the Taliban or driving out the international terrorist organizations, so the implication is that American troops would have to remain in Afghanistan forever to keep those malevolent forces in check. The Taliban presently controls about two-thirds of Afghanistan. No one who thinks continued deployment is necessary to keep them from seizing the remaining third seems to have a plan for pushing them back or weakening them enough to make that slow and graceful proposal possible in 2023, to use the NATO timeline referenced by Stoltenberg.
The widely-expressed fear is that Afghanistan will once again become a "safe haven" for terrorists, just as the Taliban assisted al-Qaeda before 9/11, without a garrison of U.S. and NATO troops. Yet no concrete plans exist for ensuring Afghanistan would not still be at equal risk of becoming a terrorist safe haven five or ten years from now.
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Beer boozer burglar!
By Evan Gardner Posted on November 5, 2008
Drinkin' money
A video camera caught a bacchanal burglar stealing cash from a Ninth Street bar on Nov. 1.
The camera showed the perp pass through an employee-only area of the establishment, which is located between Sixth and Seventh avenues, at around 1:10 am. With four beers in his hands, he proceeded upstairs to mingle with patrons, but some 20 minutes later, the perp reappeared in the restricted area, stole some cash, and left the building.
Cops caught a suspect two hours later, and all of the stolen money was recovered, police said.
Toy boys
Three thugs walked into a jewelry shop on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 12th Street on Nov. 1 and stole $19,375 worth of jewels — all with a toy gun — but the heist ended in their arrest.
According to the clerk, two of the punks burst in at 6 pm waving what he thought was a real gun and yelling, "Get the f— on the ground and don't move!" while a third crook stood watch at the door.
After stuffing more than a dozen gold chains and diamond-encrusted crosses into their pockets, the perps fled. But when three men were arrested hours later, the stolen goods and toy gun were found in their possession, police said.
Gunpoint mug
Two muggers attacked a man in the lobby of his St. Johns Place building on Oct. 30.
The two crooks followed the victim into the building, which is between Seventh and Eighth avenues, at around 8:25 pm and pulled a gun with a red-painted muzzle, punched the man in the face, and took his phone and $100 from his wallet.
Fire escaped
Someone broke into an apartment on Seventh Avenue on Oct. 29 and stole a laptop and cash.
The burglar used the fire escape to enter the residence, between Carroll Street and Garfield Place. Once inside, he grabbed the goods and escaped through the front door.
The break-in occurred between noon and 8:15 pm, while the owner was at work.
Phone heist
Three men stole at least half a dozen cellphones, including four of the Sidekick phones that have lately become very popular among thieves, from a store on the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Park Place on Oct. 29.
The thieves walked into the store at 12:40 pm and furtively lifted $1,695 worth of merchandise before getting into a car and driving away.
Hours later, cops caught three suspects, including one 14-year old boy, police said.
— Evan Gardner
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We're killing our first pig today. Having raised him from a small piglet, back in May, today is the day we complete the reason why we got him.
It seems to me to be fairly natural, especially as this is our first, to take a few moments to consider whether this is the right things for us; can we justify killing another animal so we can eat, and should we, in fact, be vegetarians?
We both enjoy eating and cooking meat, and certainly wouldn't consider having a pig as a pet. But somehow it feels different now; eating meat from the supermarket, where you have no sight of the original animal, seems a lot easier than doing the deed to an animal you have raised, nurtured, shown how to use a wallow, rubbed sun-cream into his ears when it's hot, fed, watered, and generally ensured he had a happy life.
We've made the decision that we are going to eat meat, and we want our meat to come from an animal that has led as natural a life as we are able to manage. Out of respect for the life that was given we will endeavour to make use of every part of Richard that we can. It's with a sombre mood that we begin preparation for the day. It's not an easy decision for us, eating our own livestock, but it's better than buying from the supermarket.
I'm not going to post pictures of the kill; if you want to see a pig being butchered, we've already done that last year, so here is a celebration of the life of our food for the next year. The next few days will be spent butchering, curing and storing the meat, and we'll post how we got on when we're finished!
I understand your reluctance and consideration on this, especially as you have 'brought him up' from a tiny piglet. I too eat and enjoy meat, so it would be hypocritical of me to condemn what you are doing, but I will be interested in your reaction during and after 'the kill'. I take it you get a 'pro' in to do the deed?
Hi Sally, now that it's done I can definitely say that the run -up to the kill was the worst part for us. We were both anxious that his death should be as clean, painless and stress-free as possible for him. Once he was dead it was a different; we both agree that we no longer considered him to be the pig we knew, but was now simply meat, to be saved and processed as quickly as possible. So looking back I can say that the worry that he would feel pain or distress was the hardest part for us. Thankfully Stefan, the village gunman, is a true professional and always ensures a clean kill.


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Netflix: Trailer for Mark Wahlberg's Trailer for 'Spenser Confidential'
With the Golden Globes in the rear view, we're know deep into Awards Season.
The nominees for best director are Sir Sam for 1917, Martin Scorsese for The Irishman, Todd Phillips for Joker, Quentin Tarantino for Once Upon A Time.
Marriage Story, also from Netflix, received nominations for best original screenplay for Noah Baumbach and in the acting categories: Scarlett Johansson for best actress, Adam Driver for best actor, and Laura Dern for best supporting actress.
While the all-male domination of the category might suggest to some that female directors did not have as many creative opportunities, women helmed several highly-acclaimed films over the a year ago, between Lulu Wang's The Farewell, Marielle Heller's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Lorene Scafaria's Hustlers and Greta Gerwig's Little Women.
Other than the categories that are still, archaically, exclusively for women, like Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, the nominations gear towards the pale, male, and stale. Here's a look at the women who've been nominated for the award - and the one woman who took it home. "Congratulations to those men", said Issa Rae, who presented the nominees alongside John Cho.
Fans could not help but go gaga over Scarlett and Taskmaster. "I'm on the run". "We are still both trained killers". MCU alum William Hurt reprises his role as Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross.
And, as ever, Twitter is not. In the ceremony's 90 years of existence, the Academy has only nominated five female directors and awarded one: Kathryn Bigelow, who won in 2009 for The Hurt Locker. In the meantime, we'll keep calling them out.
The most high-profile omission is Greta Gerwig, director of Little Women, which has been nominated in six other categories.
I'm really happy that the Academy recognized [Gerwig] for Adapted Screenplay and Picture, and I feel like if you've been nominated for Best Picture, you have essentially been nominated for Best Director. She also became the first woman to get a nod for her debut film, Lady Bird.
As for Saoirse Ronan and Florence Pugh, the actresses were, naturally, disappointed to learn that their colleague and dear friend had not been nominated for her hard work as director on Little Women. And the category of best documentary feature was dominated by films directed by women. Finally, a Best Costume Design nomination for Jacqueline Durran and Best Original Score for the film's composer Alexandre Desplat rounded out the picture's Oscar award contenders.
Saiorse Ronan received a best actress nom and Greta Gerwig was snubbed for best director at the Oscars.
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Those four were among the nine films nominated for best picture, in nominations announced Monday to the 92nd Academy Awards. Best adapted screenplay is between The Irishman , Jojo Rabbit , Joker , Little Women and The Two Popes .
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With extreme adrenaline pumping abilities, this awesome racing game will definitely challenge your driving skills as well as you ability to hamster handle your arrow keys to deliver your car safely to the finish line.
Eight intense levels all wait for your winter driving abilities to be tested on the icy roads of this winter racing game. Keep your car straight on the fast-riding streets and reach the finish line in record time. make sure you don't crash you car too much and struggle to collect heath bonuses to recover from minor accidents.
The frozen roads in blizzard racing hazard games are very tricky and tend to damage your car very easily by crashing it sideways, so strive to get your shield on and protect yourself from obstacles, bumps in the road and even other cars. Reach the finish line and proclaim your victory as the best blizzard racing hazard driver!


Event Marketing Agencies from Toronto Team up for Celebrate Bloor St!
Event Agency for Miss & Mr. CHIN 2011!!!!
Toronto based event marketing agencies Tigris and Krista Slack & Aylett partners up to plan an impressive production to "Celebrate Bloor St. – Red Carpet Style" on Sun., Jun. 19, 2011.
The event marketing agencies worked hand in hand for a formidable show. Krista Slack & Aylett handled the logistics and entertainment while Tigris' team of 20 promotional models hosted the event. The lovely ladies, in costume, greeted guests on the red carpet, assisted them with the flow of entertainment and activities and of course, posed for lots of red carpet photos. The ladies also distributed thousands of programs to enthusiastic participants at the event.
To suit the part, KS+A provided our team with glamorous black gowns, sunhats and sunglasses so they would stand out from the crowds, in a fun/chic way.
With the sun shining, thousands of guests attended the event to check out dozens of exotic vehicles lining Bloor Street, enjoyed food & drinks as well as impressive live entertainment, and 20 of Tigris' glamorous promotional models greeted the public and distributed itineraries for the street promotion. The media had a large presence at Celebrate Bloor St. – capturing all of the festivities for the evening news.
Traffic in Toronto is notorious for being backlogged and challenging for commuters so while needed, the construction on Bloor St. was not an easy adjustment for people who travel the route daily. As such, the Bloor-Yorkville BIA wanted to celebrate the completion of the Bloor Street sidewalk and street renovations that have taken 3 years. They wanted to thank both residents and retails in the area for their patience during the lengthy construction. Bloor St. was closed from Avenue to Church, with traffic lanes remaining open at Bay St. & Yonge St. from 9am-5pm for this one special day.
It was truly a day enjoyed by all and a triumph for both of these event marketing agencies.


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Parallel Universes: Theories & Evidence
Our universe may live in one bubble that is sitting in a network of bubble universes in space.
(Image: © Sandy MacKenzie | Shutterstock)
Is our universe unique? From science fiction to science fact, there is a concept that suggests that there could be other universes besides our own, where all the choices you made in this life played out in alternate realities. The concept is known as a "parallel universe," and is a facet of the astronomical theory of the multiverse.
The idea is pervasive in comic books, video games, television and movies. Franchises ranging from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" to "Star Trek" to "Doctor Who" to "Digemon" use the idea to extend plotlines. (A fuller list of parallel universes in fiction is at the bottom of the article.)
There actually is quite a bit of evidence out there for a multiverse. First, it is useful to understand how our universe is believed to have come to be.
Arguing for a multiverse
Around 13.7 billion years ago, simply speaking, everything we know of in the cosmos was an infinitesimal singularity. Then, according to the Big Bang theory, some unknown trigger caused it to expand and inflate in three-dimensional space. As the immense energy of this initial expansion cooled, light began to shine through. Eventually, the small particles began to form into the larger pieces of matter we know today, such as galaxies, stars and planets.
One big question with this theory is: are we the only universe out there? With our current technology, we are limited to observations within this universe because the universe is curved and we are inside the fishbowl, unable to see the outside of it (if there is an outside.)
There are at least five theories why a multiverse is possible, as a 2012 Space.com article explained:
1. Infinite universes. We don't know what the shape of space-time is exactly. One prominent theory is that it is flat and goes on forever. This would present the possibility of many universes being out there. But with that topic in mind, it's possible that universes can start repeating themselves. That's because particles can only be put together in so many ways. More about that in a moment.
2. Bubble universes. Another theory for multiple universes comes from "eternal inflation." Based on research from Tufts University cosmologist Alexander Vilenkin, when looking at space-time as a whole, some areas of space stop inflating like the Big Bang inflated our own universe. Others, however, will keep getting larger. So if we picture our own universe as a bubble, it is sitting in a network of bubble universes of space. What's interesting about this theory is the other universes could have very different laws of physics than our own, since they are not linked.
3. Daughter universes. Or perhaps multiple universes can follow the theory of quantum mechanics (how subatomic particles behave), as part of the "daughter universe" theory. If you follow the laws of probability, it suggests that for every outcome that could come from one of your decisions, there would be a range of universes — each of which saw one outcome come to be. So in one universe, you took that job to China. In another, perhaps you were on your way and your plane landed somewhere different, and you decided to stay. And so on.
4. Mathematical universes. Another possible avenue is exploring mathematical universes, which, simply put, explain that the structure of mathematics may change depending in which universe you reside. "A mathematical structure is something that you can describe in a way that's completely independent of human baggage," said theory-proposer Max Tegmark of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as quoted in the 2012 article. "I really believe that there is this universe out there that can exist independently of me that would continue to exist even if there were no humans."
5. Parallel universes. And last but not least as the idea of parallel universes. Going back to the idea that space-time is flat, the number of possible particle configurations in multiple universes would be limited to 10^10^122 distinct possibilities, to be exact. So, with an infinite number of cosmic patches, the particle arrangements within them must repeat — infinitely many times over. This means there are infinitely many "parallel universes": cosmic patches exactly the same as ours (containing someone exactly like you), as well as patches that differ by just one particle's position, patches that differ by two particles' positions, and so on down to patches that are totally different from ours.
Famously, physicist's Stephen Hawking's last paper before his death also dealt with the multiverse. The paper was published in May 2018, just a few months after Hawking's demise. About the theory, he told Cambridge University in an interview published in The Washington Post, "We are not down to a single, unique universe, but our findings imply a significant reduction of the multiverse to a much smaller range of possible universes."
Arguing against a parallel universe
Parallel universe theories suggest their are infinite Earth's out there, just a bit different from ours. (Image credit: Victor Habbick/Shutterstock)
Not everyone agrees with the parallel universe theory, however. A 2015 article on Medium by astrophysicist Ethan Siegal agreed that space-time could go on forever in theory, but said that there are some limitations with that idea.
The key problem is the universe is just under 14 billion years old. So our universe's age itself is obviously not infinite, but a finite amount. This would (simply put) limit the number of possibilities for particles to rearrange themselves, and sadly make it less possible that your alternate self did get on that plane after all to see China.
Also, the expansion at the beginning of the universe took place exponentially because there was so much "energy inherent to space itself," he said. But over time, that inflation obviously slowed — those particles of matter created at the Big Bang are not continuing to expand, he pointed out. Among his conclusions: that means that multiverses would have different rates of inflation and different times (longer or shorter) for inflation. This decreases the possibilities of universes similar to our own.
"Even setting aside issues that there may be an infinite number of possible values for fundamental constants, particles and interactions, and even setting aside interpretation issues such as whether the many-worlds-interpretation actually describes our physical reality," Siegal said, "the fact of the matter is that the number of possible outcomes rises so quickly — so much faster than merely exponentially — that unless inflation has been occurring for a truly infinite amount of time, there are no parallel universes identical to this one."
But rather than seeing this lack of other universes as a limitation, Siegal instead takes the philosophy that it shows how important it is to celebrate being unique. He advises to make the choices that work for you, which "leave you with no regrets." That's because there are no other realities where the choices of your dream self play out; you, therefore, are the only person that can make those choices happen.
Parallel universes in science fiction
Here are some of the more prominent uses of parallel universes in science fiction. (This is by no means a complete list, but a sampling of some of the more-quoted examples.)
Marvel Comics and DC Comics feature stories set in parallel universes that are part of the multiverse.
Many anime series, such as "Digimon," "Dragon Ball" and "Sonic the Hedgehog" feature alternate versions of their characters from other universes.
Parallel universes appear in games such as "Dungeons & Dragons," "BioShock Infinite," the "Final Fantasy" franchise, "Half-Life," "League of Legends," "Mortal Kombat" and "The Legend of Zelda."
"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" (1884), by Edwin A. Abbott, is a story about a two-dimensional world that includes living geometric figures such as circles, triangles and squares. The novel also includes other universes such as Lineland, Spaceland and Pointland. This book was adapted into a feature film in 2007.
"Men Like Gods" (1923), an H.G. Wells novel, included a "paratime" machine and explored the multiverse.
"The Chronicles of Narnia" (1950-56), a C.S. Lewis book series, features several children who move between our world and the world of Narnia, where there are talking animals. Some of these books were released as feature films earlier in the 2000s.
An episode of "Star Trek" featured a "mirror universe" in which the characters were more ruthless and warlike. The concept was repeated in nearly every subsequent "Star Trek" series. In 2009, the "Star Trek" universe got a reboot in a movie that put the characters from the 1960s original series in an alternate universe. The movie starred Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto and set off a series of other "Star Trek" films.
In "The Dark Tower," a Stephen King series that began in 1982, travellers go through portals to different levels of the titular tower (in other words, parallel Earths). Part of the series was adapted into a feature film in 2017.
The "Back to the Future" movie series (which began in 1985) follows the adventures of the McFly family, including visits to 1885, 1955 and 2015. The second film in particular shows the drawbacks of an alternate reality, when one character uses it to get rich by nefarious means. The series starred Michael J. Fox.
In the "His Dark Materials" series by Philip Pullman, children move between multiple worlds. The first book, "The Golden Compass," was adapted into a film in in 2007.
"Sliding Doors" (1998) is a film that showed two parallel universes depending on whether the main character caught a train or not. It starred Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah.
"Run Lola Run" (1998) is a film starring Franka Potente. The film shows multiple alternatives as a woman tries to get 100,000 Deutsche marks in only 20 minutes to save her boyfriend's life.
"Timeline" (1999) by Michael Crichton follows historians who go back in time to the Middle Ages. (While the book is mostly a time travel book, the multiverse is used in it as well.) A film based on the book was released in 2003.
"Donnie Darko" (2001) is a film in which a high school student finds himself confronted with visions and tries to figure out their meaning. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal.
"The Long Earth" book series, by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, discusses parallel universes that may be nearly the same as Earth.
"Stranger Things" (2016 to present) is a science fiction-horror television series that begins with the investigation of a young boy's disappearance in a small town. The series includes discussion of an alternate dimension called the Upside Down.


In a joint announcement to digital companies recently, ratings leader Nielsen and media player maker Roku said that they have banded together to measure ad deliveries for over-the-top (OOT) content. About half of Roku's available channels are ad-supported, and the company currently has approximately 10 million devices in operation in the U.S. Although actual clients for the new service were not announced, most observers are aware that CBS Corp. is one of the initial partners.


Mueller's focus on these events indicate he is drilling down on the obstruction-of-justice thread of the Russia investigation.
The special counsel Robert Mueller's team has indicated to President Donald Trump's lawyers that prosecutors will ask him questions about four key events as part of the Russia investigation, CNN reported.
Those events are not the full extent of Mueller's focus, the report said, but they constitute significant threads of inquiry. The revelation bolsters reports over the last few months which indicate the special counsel is closing in on the White House as he investigates whether Trump sought to obstruct justice when he fired Comey last May.
The White House initially said Comey was fired because of how he handled the Clinton email investigation. But Trump later said on national television that "this Russia thing" was a factor in his decision. He also reportedly told two top Russian officials that Comey's firing had taken "great pressure" off of him.
Comey testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee last June that Trump had repeatedly asked him for his loyalty and to let go of the FBI's investigation into Flynn shortly after Flynn's firing. Comey gave no indication that he would do so and was later fired.
Flynn was forced to resign as national security adviser in February 2017, when it emerged that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence about his communications with Sergei Kislyak, then Russia's ambassador to the US. Flynn pleaded guilty in December to one count of lying to federal investigators about his Russia contacts during a January 2017 interview with the FBI.
Trump tweeted the day after Flynn's guilty plea was unsealed that he had been forced to fire Flynn because he "lied to the FBI." Legal experts said at the time that if Trump knew Flynn had committed a crime when he asked Comey to drop the FBI investigation into him – as the tweet indicated – it would significantly bolster the obstruction case against him. Trump's personal defence lawyer, John Dowd, later claimed he authored the tweet.
Meanwhile, Trump attracted significant scrutiny last summer when The Washington Post reported that he "dictated" an initially misleading statement that his son, Donald Trump Jr., released amid reports that the younger Trump met with two Kremlin-linked lobbyists at Trump Tower at the height of the 2016 election. Trump Jr. had to amend the statement several times as more details spilled out about the meeting and its purpose.
National-security experts and former intelligence veterans largely agree that the interaction, which also involved then-campaign chairman Paul Manafort and senior adviser Jared Kushner, was part of Russia's effort to infiltrate the Trump campaign. Both Veselnitskaya and Trump Jr. have said nothing came of the meeting.
The elder Trump and his lawyers said he had no knowledge of the meeting. But a series of revelations, in addition to The Post's report of Trump's involvement in crafting the statement, raised questions about what the president knew of the meeting and when.
Bannon, who called the meeting "treasonous" and "unpatriotic," added that "the chance that Don Jr. did not walk these jumos up to his father's office on the 26th floor is zero," according to Michael Wolff's thinly-sourced book, "Fire & Fury: Inside the Trump White House." Bannon later apologised for the remarks but did not walk them them back.
Corallo reportedly told Mueller that Hicks told himself and Trump during a conference call last July that the emails "will never get out." The call is said to have concerned Corallo for several reasons. For one, Corallo reportedly believed Hicks may have been suggesting that the emails be concealed.
In addition to those events, prosecutors will also reportedly ask questions about Attorney General Jeff Sessions' involvement in Comey's firing – a move that baffled legal experts last year, given that Sessions recused himself from any matters involving the Russia investigation two months before Comey was fired. Moreover, prosecutors are said to be asking questions about whether Trump knew of Flynn's phone calls with Kislyak during the transition period, and if so, to what extent.
Mueller's focus on these four events comes as Trump's lawyers have been angling to sidestep or significantly narrow the scope of an interview over the last few months.
It also comes as Trump reportedly considers firing White House lawyer Ty Cobb, who has largely advocated for a cooperative approach toward the Russia probe. Trump's personal defence lawyer, John Dowd, is also said to be considering resigning because he believes he cannot control the president's behaviour.
The president's legal team and Mueller's prosecutors are still duking it out over the scope of a face-to-face interview, multiple reports have said, but the two sides could come to a decision within as little as a few weeks.


Home » Stories » Training » A little compression goes a long way…..
At first glance this gear is minimalistic and nicely monochrome which is what first caught our eye with Linebreak.
We cottoned onto compression gear pretty early in our running careers. We wanted to bounce back and run day after day, pain free. We've been known to conceal tights under normal clothes when fronting up to work after a marathon but it's only been in recent years that we've discovered the huge part compression plays in performance too.
Linebreak's kit is revolutionary in its lightweight design while maintaining it's integrity as compression apparel. Function comes before fashion in all their garments and the simple, clever design is what we love most.
The long sleeve top and singlet have a silicone hem which is worn directly on the skin (tights over the top) and seriously doesn't budge. Not gonna lie, it took us a few goes to realise this was the way to wear it and not over the top of lower garments. So learn from our trial and error.
One of our favourite combos, for speed work in the winter is the long sleeve top with the long tight…. and a long sleeve zip through over the top for warmth. We really noticed the difference on those high rep sessions when all the muscles are nicely supported and functioning as they should.
As mentioned before, the fabric is light enough to wear in the warmer months too.
There are two lengths of tights and it's really personal choice about which you prefer. The long ones are the perfect recovery tool (we wear them all night long) but also we like a little something around the ankles in winter during training.
The 7/8ths are our fave piece… These are so versatile and we wear these on long run day, tempo and speed runs or just mooching about at the cafe.
The calf and full socks are super comfy and we love them both during training or wearing to bed after a long run. But the best part is they don't cut in at the top, restricting circulation. We find some brands tend to do this and there's a fine line between compression and a near death experience.
One of our favourite combos, shorts, Linebreak calf socks and Linebreak long sleeve top.
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5 Key Matchups: 49ers vs. Seahawks on 'Monday Night Football'
Matthew Asher
The undefeated San Francisco 49ers return home to Levi's® Stadium to take on the 7-2 Seattle Seahawks in primetime. Here are five key matchups that could decide this Monday night clash.
1. DL DeForest Buckner vs. QB Russell Wilson
DeForest Buckner has had a strong first half of the season. The fourth-year defensive lineman is one of five players with 33.0 tackles, 4.0 sacks, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery so far this season. Last season against the Seahawks, Buckner posted 4.0 sacks, 18 tackles and six tackles for loss in both of their meetings. The 49ers defensive line will have their hands full with Russell Wilson. The Seahawks quarterback has been playing at a high level in 2019. Wilson has thrown for 2,505 yards, 22 touchdowns and one interception through the team's first nine games. In his career against San Francisco, Wilson has thrown for 2,822 yards and 23 touchdowns while adding 281 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on the ground.
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2. CB Richard Sherman vs. WR DK Metcalf
Richard Sherman is getting ready to battle his old team for a third time since joining the 49ers. San Francisco's captain has registered 29 tackles, eight passes defensed and three interceptions (one pick-six) on the season. Sherman and the other corners will be tasked will slowing down Seattle's vaunted passing attack. That starts with stymieing rookie wideout DK Metcalf. The Ole Miss product leads all rookies in receiving yards (525) and touchdowns (five). Metcalf is averaging 9.72 yards-per-catch.
3. WR Emmanuel Sanders vs. CB Shaquill Griffin
Emmanuel Sanders shined on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 9. The newly-acquired wide receiver hauled in seven passes for 117 yards and one touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals. With another week under his belt, Sanders should be even more comfortable with the 49ers offense and his rapport with Jimmy Garoppolo. The 10-year veteran is quickly turning into a go-to target for Garoppolo. Shaquill Griffin will be work on limiting Sanders' effectiveness. Griffin has posted 42 tackles, one tackle for loss and 10 passes defensed in 2019.
4. LB Fred Warner vs. RB Chris Carson
Fred Warner has had a fantastic 2019 season. Warner leads the 49ers in tackles with 48. The second-year pro has also added two tackles for loss, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. With Kwon Alexander out for the season, Warner will be looking to keep up his elevated play and that starts with limiting Chris Carson. The Seahawks running back has carried the ball 175 times for 764 yards and three touchdowns. Carson has also hauled in 24 passes for 178 yards and two scores. The running back has posted 281 yards and one touchdown in his three previous appearances against the 49ers.
5. DL Nick Bosa vs. T Duane Brown
Nick Bosa is looking to build off of his great start to his rookie campaign. The Ohio State product is tied for the most sacks among rookies at 7.0 with Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen. Bosa and Allen are also tied for the 10th-most in the league. The rookie is also tied with three players for the most tackles for loss on the year at 11. Assigned to slow down Bosa will be Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown. The 12-year veteran has only allowed one sack in his 451 snaps played this season.
Watch the 49ers take on the Seahawks on Monday, Nov. 11 at 5:15 pm. PT on ESPN.
12 Takeaways as 49ers Advance to NFC Conference Championship Following Win over Vikings
San Francisco is headed to their 14th Conference Championship following the 27-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Here are the top takeaways from the game.
Five Key Matchups: 49ers vs. Vikings in the NFC Divisional Round
Here are five marquee matchups to monitor between San Francisco and Minnesota in the first-ever playoff game at Levi's® Stadium.
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For the third-straight week, the 49ers fate dwindled down to the final seconds of the game.
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The 49ers improve to 11-2 following the back-and-forth shootout with the New Orleans Saints in Week 14.
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San Francisco improves to 10-1 on the season for the first time since 1997.


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H&M Names 5 Sustainable Startups That Could Change the Face of Fashion
Fast fashion giant H&M has named the five winners of its latest Global Change Award, who are harnessing the power of technology to rein in the fashion industry's extensive environmental and social impacts. This year's winners include dissolvable thread, sustainable algae-based dye and clothes made from mushroom roots.
Chobani Incubator Unveils Names of Next 9 Startups Poised to Disrupt Food Industry
Yogurt manufacturer Chobani has unveiled the nine food startups participating in its third Chobani Incubator. The Spring 2018 class is comprised of companies disrupting and improving high-potential food categories in the US, from new and innovative snack products to healthier energy drinks and nutritious foods that can help kids learn to love veggies.
Trending: Urban Farming, Insects Emerging as Cornerstones of Sustainable Food Future
With the world population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, 70 percent more food will be needed, making sustainable food and agricultural solutions an imperative. Urban farming and alternative proteins are emerging as viable and intelligent approaches to meet growing nutritional demands with minimal environmental impacts.
Plastic Scan Ushers in New Era for Supply Chain Transparency
A new online tool developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and social enterprise Searious Business could help stem the massive tide of microplastics entering the world's oceans each year. The tool, dubbed Plastic Scan, allows businesses to measure their plastic emissions and provides recommendations on how to reduce impact across the textile supply chain.
L'Oréal Renewable Natural Gas Project Poised to Set New Industry Standard
Guided by its Sharing Beauty with All global sustainability program, beauty giant L'Oréal has revealed plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2019 for all 21 of its US manufacturing and distribution facilities.
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"We want to create "radical impact", as we like to call it: create access to better quality coffee than the one sold by the leading multinationals and make sure that the people growing our coffee make a better living by bringing value-adding activities back to their countries. But how do we measure and show what we actually do with Moyee?" said Guido van Staveren van Dijk, CEO of Moyee Coffee, describing one of the key challenges his company is facing.
Drone Technology Making Forestry Faster, Safer, More Efficient
Imagine a drone, hovering high above your home. A package is released from its clutches and gently drifts to the ground, aided by a parachute. And just like that, the package you ordered only 30 minutes ago is delivered to your yard. The scenario sounds like something from a science fiction movie, but recently, e-commerce giant Amazon was granted a U.S. patent for this innovation.
Non-Toxic Batteries, Functional Furniture Win 6th C2C Product Design Challenge
The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Products Innovation Institute has revealed the winners of the latest Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge.
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We know that carbon emissions, particularly carbon dioxide and methane, are a major contributor to global climate change trends, and that the challenge of mitigating and even reversing this trend is highly complex. We also know that — like so many other sustainability challenges we face — managing carbon is a challenge faced by the natural world and solved through its own adaptive strategies that have evolved over 3.8 billion years. In short: Nature sees carbon as a building block — and we can, too.
3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Workplace Learning
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Heathrow Launches Innovation Prize to Support Plans for Sustainable Growth
A year after the launch of its Heathrow 2.0 sustainability leadership strategy, Heathrow Airport is encouraging UK businesses and organizations to apply for the first Sustainable Innovation Prize.
4 Sustainability-Driven Startups Vie for $50K in Women Who Tech Challenge
Furthering its mission to close the funding gap and help women launch startups and raise capital, nonprofit Women Who Tech has released the names of the 10 finalists selected for the sixth Women Startup Challenge. The finalists will pitch their ideas in a Shark Tank-style competition to top investors and an audience of tech industry executives at Google's New York campus in March.
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Carlsberg Partners with Young Scientists to Brew Up Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
This week, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the Carlsberg Group launched the Carlsberg Young Scientists Community in an effort to address some of the world's biggest challenges surrounding climate change and water scarcity. The Community offers an opportunity for budding scientists to build on achievements made at the Carlsberg Research Laboratory and develop cutting-edge sustainability projects that set new standards for science-based and partnership-driven sustainability research, creating solutions for a low-carbon, circular future.
EMF Awards $1M to New Circular, Compostable Packaging Solutions
Today, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), with the support of Wendy Schmidt, lead philanthropic partner of the foundation's New Plastics Economy initiative, awarded a total of $1 million to five new recyclable and compostable packaging solutions that are helping stop plastics from becoming waste.
Trending: FDF, BBC Shed Light on the Future of Food
The future of food is one in which circularity and sustainability thrive, where waste is redefined as a valuable resource to be used again and again, supply chain collaboration is second nature and environmental and social impacts are minimal. Helping cultivate this future is the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and the BBC, which are equipping key industry stakeholders with the necessary tools to achieve their sustainability ambitions and drawing attention to the pioneering retailers, farmers and producers driving the change.
Foreign Trade Association Becomes amfori, Embraces Trade with Purpose
The business world is undergoing rapid transformation, as consumers' — and employees' — expectations of companies increase, largely in regards to social purpose and environmental performance. It's no longer enough to deliver high-quality products at low prices with good availability. They need to be delivered in a way that does no harm — either to people or the environment.
'Speed Breeding' Could Hold Key to the Future of Food Security
Between climate change and a rapidly expanding population, the future of food security is uncertain. Scientists at the John Innes Center, University of Queensland and University of Sydney have been working around the clock to develop a new "speed breeding" technique that could prove promising in helping feed the nine billion people excepted to inhabit this planet by 2050 in the face of unpredictable climatic conditions.
Trending: New Filtering, Recycling Technologies to Take Water Stewardship to the Next Level
As the problems of microplastics and water scarcity persist, businesses are looking to new technologies to encourage greater consumer and corporate water stewardship. Platform technology company Xeros Technologies has developed a washing machine component capable of removing microfibers from home laundry wastewater.
Panasonic to Transform Denver Into Smart, Sustainable City of the Future
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JK's Public Libraries offer free access to latest reference material for competitive exams
By Parveen Kumar on August 6, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
The Director Libraries & Research, Mohammad Rafi today conducted surprise inspection of various Public Libraries in District Budgam
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 06: The Director Libraries & Research, Mohammad Rafi today conducted surprise inspection of various Public Libraries in District Budgam to take stock of the facilities available there.
The Director called for making available the latest reference books and study material in all the Public Libraries for various Competitive Examinations including IAS, JKAS, NEET, JEE, CAT, CLAT, GMAT, SSB etc. He urged the aspirants to visit the nearest Public Library in their respective area to benefit from these important references.
The Director said that given the overwhelming demand by students, the Libraries Department has, on the recommendation of UT-Level Library Advisory-cum-Purchase Committee (UTLLAPC), this year made available around 350 titles of free reference books/study material in its libraries to help students, especially those who can't afford to purchase such costly material, study and prepare for various competitive examinations.
During his visit to the Public Library at Bagh-e-Mehtab, the Director interacted with the students present there and sought their inputs for further improving the facilities at Public Libraries to the best advantage of the users.
He informed the students that besides making available the reference books/study material for competitive examinations, the Department of Libraries & Research is also in the process of tying up with some prestigious Coaching Academies in the country to arrange free online coaching for J&K youth for these examinations.
During his visit to the District Library Budgam, the Director reviewed the progress of work on up-gradation of the Library by way of construction of additional accommodation comprising a spacious Reading Hall, separate washrooms for ladies and gents and a Store. The estimated cost of these works is around Rs 30.20 Lakhs.
He urged the executing agency R&B Division Budgam to expedite the construction work so that the Library is ready at the earliest for functioning as a full-fledged e-Learning-cum-Career Counselling Center in pursuance to the instructions issued by the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha for digitally transforming the public libraries in J&K and reposition them as multipurpose facilities, providing varied services considering the needs of users, especially the youth.
He said this novel project is aimed at rediscovering how the public libraries move forward and adapt to new technologies, new communities, new user-needs and information behaviours to play a productive role in youth development. "The initiative will also help in creating a better interface between the intellectual, technological and physical infrastructure in these libraries," he said.
During his visit to Tehsil Library Chadoora, the Director called for identifying a suitable alternate accommodation for relocating the Library. He said the District Development Commissioner Budgam will be requested to provide some unutilized government building in the area to the Libraries Department for shifting Tehsil Library Chadoora there.
During his visit to Tehsil Library Chrar-e-Sharief, the Director reviewed the progress of work on up-gradation of the library building by way of construction of additional accommodation. He urged the executing agency, Chrar-e-Sharief Project Development Authority to complete the left-over works at the earliest so that the Library is made fully functional for the users.
Pertinently, the Department of Libraries & Research has a network of 130 Public Libraries spread across the UT of J&K. These include 4 Central Libraries, 12 District Libraries, 50 Tehsil Libraries, 7 Block Libraries, 36 Border Block Libraries, 7 Shrine Libraries, 8 Lending Depots and 6 Reading Rooms.
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Post subject: Anyone replaced their 12V Battery yet?
So this morning I'm driving out of my neighborhood and the car suddenly decelerates as if someone stood on the brake for 1/2 second. I was only going about 15-20mph, and it happened again. I noticed two of the messages, something like "12v battery not charging" and "Recuperation 'something something' " I stopped and put the car in park, turned it off, and waited a few seconds. The car came back up and I drove home slowly without incident (not even 1/4 mile).
The only thing different about this morning was it was 'cold' (for Phoenix), so I had both seat heaters on Max and the heat set to 80. I turned off all electrical accessories after the car 'stalled' (which is odd to say).
Normally I would suspect something else wrong given your car's age and mileage, but that went away as soon as you said "Phoenix." Hot climates are brutal on lead-acid and AGM batteries as well as our Lithium-Ion packs, just a lot cheaper to replace.
Have you tried having Auto Zone or some other similar place check out the battery?
BTW based on comparisons between my 2015 eGolf and my 2017 Alltrack, if you do need to replace the 12 volt battery, the one from the ICE Golfs should fit even though the eGolf one is smaller. The battery tray looks large enough to take the regular size battery. That should open up more options for replacement besides the dealer.
Yep, the climate here definitely does a number on batteries.
I'm thinking of going with the big one from Wally-world. Brand is Everstart Platinum, AGM, group size H6, 760cca, 5 year warranty (3 yrs replacement, 2 yrs pro-rated) for $150.
I experienced the same symptoms after replacing the battery and plugging it in and allowing it to charge fully. I'm having the car towed to the dealership so I can hear them say they can't work on it.
It's worth noting here that the 12V battery in the eGolf is not a starting battery, but a deep-cycle battery. It's designed to provide relatively low current over a longer period of time as compared to an ICE starting battery which can provide insane currents, but only for several seconds at a time. Replacing it with a starting battery would probably work, but you might run into issues where it goes flat when the car sits for a few days or if you make use of accessories with the car off. A starting battery would also probably have a very short life in an eGolf.
It turns out the initial issue was caused by the 12V battery failing. The problem is that after changing out the battery, the system has to be adapted to the new battery, or it will continue to act as if the bad battery is present.
Here's my rant though. The car never tells you that the 12V battery is failing. When it does go bad, the car becomes (dangerously) inoperable. There is no way to drive it to the dealership for service at this point, so you must have it towed. This just seems like a very unsafe and inconvenient way to do things. I'd be shocked if there isn't some logic that could be inserted to let the owner/driver know about the low voltage events.
So, my car is back on the road, operating just like new, 44,450 miles or so on the odometer and I'm still very happy to drive it every day!
Glad you got it all sorted out and for posting your experience, something we can keep in mind for our e-Golf's.
FWIW my wife's i3 is also susceptible to this problem. The i3 has a very small 12v battery and they seem to be lasting 3-4 years before they give out. When they do give out there is no warning except failing computers and drivetrain errors, seemingly unrelated to the 12v battery. Problem is when it fails it's undriveable so usually needs towed to the dealer to fix.
Wonder if this is by design to generate more trips to the service center.


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Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Wins SPE Automotive Innovation Award for Material Used in Air-Purifying Respirator
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America earned honors from the SPE Automotive Division for its role in the co-development, with Denso, of a material for Ford Motor Company's powered air-purifying respirator. (PRNewswire photo)
FOWLERVILLE, Mich.—Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. (APNA), a compounder of advanced engineered polymers and glass-reinforced polypropylene, received the Innovation Award in a new category of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division's Annual Innovation Awards Competition, APNA said in a release.
The new award category—Automotive Plastics Industry Solutions for COVID-19— was created to highlight how OEMs and suppliers adapted their business needs to help the international battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Asahi Kasei was recognized for a material that it co-developed with DENSO for Ford Motor Company's powered air purifying respirators (PAPR).
The company received the award at the SPE Automotive Division's Annual Innovation Awards Competition and Gala on November 10, 2021, in Livonia, Michigan,
"Asahi Kasei is resolute in our fight against COVID-19," said Todd Glogovsky, president and chief operating officer of Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, in the release. "We are honored to participate with Ford Motor Company and DENSO in the development of the powered air purifying respirator. We are proud to be recognized by our customers as a supplier that will step up in a time of need."
The powered air purifying respirator, developed with Asahi Kasei's Thermylene® P-40TC-1102 grade material, helped deliver the critical fit, form, and functional needs to enable an application that supports community health. The talc-filled Thermylene is said to have helped partners to exceed design requirements because of its high stiffness and favorable dimensional stability capabilities.
"We give our heartfelt thanks to all Asahi Kasei employees who supported this important project to protect frontline workers," said Sergio Pujols, vice president of energy management engineering at Denso, in the release. "Their team mobilized quickly in an uncertain environment to help get the job done. We appreciate their strong collaboration."
The award is APNA's fifth category award from SPE in the last 10 years. Asahi Kasei Plastics North America's last won an award for its contribution to a high strength, self-tapping composite nut that was recognized in the Chassis/Hardware category in 2018, the company said.
"This award is a testament to Asahi Kasei's commitment in improving the quality of life in our society and the importance we place in the partnership we have with our customers," Glogovsky said in the release.
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I think this is one of those "Honey I did put it up for sale"
If this belongs to a member here, nice bike and GLWS.
"most likely the only one on earth"
"The color combo is very rare made famous by the "KING" Kenny Roberts. "
Does that make my FZ1N Abarth replica worth $20,000???? I doubt it.
I love me some bee, but sheesh.
And that exhaust has to go.
That's $1 more than list price was in October, 2002.
43 miles a year, that's good for the carbs.
It's a great looking bike with some nice upgrades.
Had that same Devil slip on with my 600F4I, I like them, they sounded really good.
I could get a nearly new MT-09 or 10 for that.
Better than new says the seller, fine Bee wine.
Part of me would like to have this, for about $4,000.
I sent that fool a message via eBay telling him that I wanted some of what he was smoking and the douchbag reported me to eBay and I got a warning email from eBay. lmao I guess that he's really not going like my response!
It says they're not made anymore. Finally some good news in this thread!


If you're based in the U.S., you know that the day after Thanksgiving is a day where everyone around you is extremely prone to gas. Photographers in particular are particularly prone to it, so here are some tips on how to avoid it.
Of course, I'm not talking about the typical "I ate too much Tofurkey and cheese balls" kind of gas, but rather G.A.S., or "Gear Acquisition Syndrome," an ailment that plagues the lives of many a photographer, especially when there are big sales happening such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and more. It's easy to get sucked into the feeling that you need a piece of gear, especially when it's on sale. Just one new lens will change your life, right? That one flash modifier, that set of batteries, that Gary Fong diffuser dome. Here are a few ways to help you avoid too much G.A.S. this week.
Is It Actually A Good Deal?
You can use plugins like Honey or websites like CamelCamelCamel to check the price history of things on certain sites, particularly on Amazon. Sometimes, what's advertised as a "Black Friday" deal isn't actually that great of a deal, which gives you more time to think about an impulse buy. Oftentimes, vendors will raise the price of something only to "slash" it back down to what it was before, making it look like a huge sale. Just be sure that you're getting a good deal, and shop around.
Remember that many deals stay active well into the holiday season, so you can usually still find good Black Friday deals through the next week or sometimes through Christmas or New Year's.
Chances are you don't actually need whatever it is you're buying on an impulse. Make a shopping list, but have it categorized into wants and needs. Hopefully, this will keep you and your credit card in line. Most of the time, your skills can be improved more by just practicing with the equipment you already have rather than by buying something new.
As a rule of thumb, if you hadn't desired something until you saw it in a big-box store advertisement 20 minutes ago, you don't actually need it.
Try to keep your shopping cart small, if possible.
Every year, I make a list of things I've been needing for a while. For example, high on my list this year are some new hard drives, since the ones I'm using for client work and backup are just about full. If you stick to shopping for things you've been needing for a while, you'll actually save money on things you'd be buying anyway, instead of just spending more than you planned on things you didn't "need" until an hour ago.
You can also keep a list going year-round. I have a list of things that I'd like to buy eventually, and sometimes I'll check the prices on those things. The holiday season can be a great time to check and see if something you already wanted or needed is on sale.
Sometimes, it's great to get a second opinion on last-minute purchasing decisions. Whether it's asking your significant other, a photographer friend, or even asking in the Fstoppers community if a purchase is a good idea, just asking someone else for feedback can help confirm if a purchase is a good decision or not. Have them look over your wants and needs list.
If you're a hobbyist photographer, do you really need that 40+ megapixel camera, or would you be better served by a cheaper off-camera flash setup and learning to shape light instead? Bouncing ideas off of a friend can help immensely in this experience, and you'll probably end up with things that better fit your need.
Especially when running a photography business, it's easy to forget that money is still money. Even if you can write it off, it's still money you're spending that could be used for other things. If you don't actually need that new lens, that $1,800 could fund two international plane tickets or an entire vacation or your retirement fund so that future you will be happier and less stressed. And please, please, don't go into debt using a credit card to buy something you don't actually need. It's not worth it.
When you think about what else that money can be used for, it helps put things in perspective and clarify your wants versus your true needs.
Some people say that computer-based shopping sprees are the leading cause of money leakage among photographers.
Sometimes, if I think I need a new camera, flash, etc., I break out the camera manual or read some reviews on the gear I already own. In doing this, I'm usually either reminded of a feature the gear has that I don't use or I forgot existed, or I learn something entirely new about it that I want to try out. If you learn your camera can do in-camera HDRs, multiple exposures, or whatever, you might be able to think of that as a new "toy" to play with, which might help you hold your G.A.S. until it passes naturally. This might just keep the equipment you already own exciting enough to keep the credit card in your pocket.
If you're having trouble deciding about a purchase this holiday season, the best advice I have to prevent G.A.S. is to take a minute to rest your thoughts about it. Unless it's an "expires in 15 minutes" kind of deal, just add it to your cart, take a step outside, and try not to think about it for a little bit. Go out and take a photo walk. Cuddle a loved one. Take the item out of your mind for a short while, and you might find some clarity in your quest for gear.
Of course, I'm not saying that you shouldn't buy any photo equipment this holiday season; I'm suggesting you take a step back, think about what you actually need, and try your best to prevent G.A.S. At the end of the day, you'll feel better, and the people around you will like you more. Trust me.
There aren't many decent deals this year anyways.
Looking at the supposed Black Friday sales at B&H, I don't see anything that is actually priced any differently than it normally is.
Exactly! Looks like just the normal deals that are in place all year round.
just say yes, you know you need it.
Any tips on how to fight TAS (Tutorial Acquisition Syndrome)?
I'm looking at one but its $350 and I'm not sure it's worth it.
I've been browsing around for hours and haven't found anything I want. There is always next year.