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Outset Greece supports Stefanos Tsivopoulos' solo exhibition History Zero at the CACT (Contemporary Art Center of Thessaloniki), curated by Syrago Tsiara. History Zero was specially commissioned for the Greek Pavilion at the 55th Venice Biennale, 2013.
The exhibition comprises a film in three episodes alongside an archive of texts and images.The film questions the role of money and the fluctuation of value through the stories of three different individuals, exploring the invisible interconnectivity between people's lives. In the first episode an immigrant searches for scrap metal in the streets of Athens in order to sell it and secure his survival. His daily routine gets disrupted when he accidentally finds a bag full of money in the shape of flowers. In the second episode, an artist wanders the city collecting images as material for his new work, when suddenly he finds something that captures his attention: a supermarket trolley full of metallic objects. The last episode features a lonely old lady who is a contemporary art collector who crafts origami flowers out of Euro notes.
The archive Alternative Currencies. An Archive and a Manifesto is a collection of 32 stories composed after historical and anthropological research about past and present alternative economic systems that have rejected the usage of a common currency. It explores communities that invent their own money or apply models of self-management, barter goods and services, in order to deal with worsening problems in times of crisis.
Born in 1973 in Prague Stefanos Tsivopoulos studied fine arts at the Superior Academy in Athens, the Gerrit Rietveld Academie and the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam. Solo exhibitions include ISCP, New York (2011); Heidelberg Kunstverrein (2010); Smart Project Space, Amsterdam (2010); and Art Forum, Berlin (2009). Group exhibitions include Manifesta 8, Murcia (2010); Witte de With, Rotterdam (2010); BFI Southbank, London (2009); ev+a, Limerick (2009); Athens Biennale (2007); and Thessaloniki Biennale (2007). He lives and works between Amsterdam and New York.


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Does anyone who has ALAmy have leg swelling. We are not sure if the leg swelling is from fluid build up due to kidney failure or Amy or combination. We will going for a pleural effusion tomorrow due to fluid build up around the lungs but this will probably not help the legs we hope to get some answers.
@devineone I have and have had leg and foot swelling on both sides for the last few years. various medicos have told me everything from "This is very bad" to "This is nothing. Wait till it gets worse". So two things. Keep feet and legs elevated as high as you can. And keep moving as best you can, even with your feet and legs up. My current worst problem in this area is that my right foot swells so much I can barely get my shoe on.
Yes I have a lot of edema. My nephrologist said it's due to the Amy proteins that damage the kidney. The kidney leaks out ingested protein into urine so blood protein is low. This causes oncotic pressure to draw out fluids into tissues.
@crissy2450 Yup, you have a good nejphrologist. Mine says this doesn't mean anything, so ignore it! PPPHHHHHTTTTT!!!!!


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On the 31st of May, I will be travelling to Colombia to visit Juan Pablo Lasso Argote. I have done projects together with him in the past and he has already visited us in the Netherlands, so it was time to head over there as well.
The focus of this visit will not be on sourcing, since I will visit a farm with which I'm already working. However, JP organized a cupping in a coffee shop in Cali where local farmers get to showcase their coffees that we can then examine. This does allow us to source some highly exclusive coffees, since the farmers are not in the specialty chain yet, but there may be a lot of potential there. They are all very eager to meet us and to see what kind of potential we find.
On the Argote farm, I will mainly be working on picking cherries and processing the coffee. This will reinforce my passion and feelings for the product, which I believe to be an important part of the two-way chain. In the meantime, I will also use the results of the fermentation experiment we did last season to produce something totally new. Juan Pablo already showed me that he's currently drying his first natural coffee ever. This is something I wanted to do as well, though it does mean we can take it a step further.
Two weeks ago, I finally tasted a very hyped coffee roasted by Ben Richardson, owner of Many of Many Coffee: the Cecilia Cangrejo. This coffee tasted like super sweet and creamy mango, one of the causes being a special processing technique. After picking, Cecilia fermented the coffee within the cherries for 26 hours, and only after that was it depulped and washed. This gave more of the pungent natural sweetness, but none of the earthy downsides of natural processing.
Using the results of my experiment with Juan Pablo, I now want to see what happens when we use the same technique, but with a 30 hour fermentation time, which seemed to be the most pleasing. JP's coffee cherries are likely to produce more sugars than Cecilia's, so I think slightly more fermentation should be possible without any downsides. This, we can then compare to a regular natural of his, and his washed coffee which we might also ferment for 30 hours.
To summarize, there's exciting times ahead! In order to get everyone in the mood, this website's theme will now be changed to Argote red.


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P1 SuperStock powerboat racing 2017 calendar announced
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P1 SuperStock UK Championship - the UK powerboat racing series - will be visiting four countries this summer - Denmark, Scotland, Wales and England
A taste of the action to expect. Credit: OnEvent
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For the first time, P1 SuperStock UK teams will be racing in Scandinavia, as the championships head to Denmark this summer.
The 2017 racing calendar will kick off in the Danish city of Aaalborg in June before the fleet of P1 Panther race boats return to Scotland to entertain crowds on the River Clyde.
Pembrokeshire in Wales will get its first taste of P1 action in July when Milford Haven welcomes the race series.
The season finale in September will be the P1 Yorkshire Grand Prix of the Sea in Scarborough.
P1 chief operating officer, Robert Wicks, believes this "distinctive, high quality blend of existing and new venues" will bring in the crowds.
"First class facilities and great viewing for spectators are key factors is selecting our race locations," he said.
"The opportunity to expand the series to take in a round in mainland Europe is a very positive step forward for the series. As is the case at our other host venues, P1 works to create events that attract visitors, boost the local economy and generate significant, positive publicity to raise the profile of the location," added Wicks.
The opening round will take the P1 crews to Aalborg over the weekend of the city's annual Regatta, a maritime festival both on the water and along the waterfront with attractions for all the family.
"Hosting a P1 event provides us with a wonderful opportunity to present Aaalborg as a cultural and vibrant event city, with the powerboat racing taking place in a beautiful setting" commented the city's mayor, Thomas Kastrup-Larsen.
"We are proud to be the first P1 host city in Denmark and I'm sure the people of Aalborg will welcome an event of this calibre and turn out in strength to watch all the action," he said.
Just a fortnight later, the P1 racing moves across the North Sea to Scotland when Greenock will again be aiming to attract thousands of spectators to the banks of the Clyde.
The area is undergoing a major period of regeneration and re-imaging.
It is hoped events such as the P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea will boost the area's tourism-related businesses, and demonstrate the region's ability to host major events.
P1 SuperStock heads back to Wales for the fourth successive year in July, with the action moving from Cardiff to the Port of Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire.
The event will join a busy calendar of events at Milford Waterfront, a multi-million pound regeneration project aimed at revitalising the marina and docks.
The destination director at the Port of Milford Haven, Neil Jenkins, said: "Pembrokeshire is already known for hosting world class adrenalin-fuelled events, so the P1 race series is the perfect match for us."
"When teams and spectators need to catch their breath, Milford Waterfront, with its great cafes, bars and restaurants which overlook the course, will be a perfect focal point for all the pre- and post-race activities," he stressed.
The North Yorkshire coast will be the final P1 SuperStock destination at the beginning of September as Scarborough hosts a championship round for a third successive year.
With its historic harbour and castle headland, the town's South Bay offers a natural amphitheatre for racing and for spectators.
"We are delighted that the popularity of P1 has grown year on year, and in 2017 we are looking to expand the visitor experience to showcase the best of the Yorkshire Coast," commented the area tourism director for Welcome to Yorkshire, Janet Deacon.
More than 100,000 spectators will enjoy the P1 UK Championship this year and millions more will watch the action on Sky Sports and major sports networks around the world.
2017 Race Calendar
• 10–11 June Aalborg, Denmark : P1 Aalborg Grand Prix of the Sea
• 24–25 June Greenock, Scotland : P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea
• 15–16 July Milford Haven, Wales : P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea
• 2–3 September Scarborough, England : P1 Yorkshire Grand Prix of the Sea
Lexus announces production of their luxury yacht LY 650
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Putin praises Russian Orthodox Church for backing troops in Ukraine
Andrew Osborn
January 6, 2023, 5:35 PM ·2 min read
By Andrew Osborn
(Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin on Saturday praised the Russian Orthodox Church for supporting Moscow's forces fighting in Ukraine in an Orthodox Christmas message designed to rally people behind his vision of modern Russia.
The Kremlin issued Putin's message after the Russian leader attended an Orthodox Christmas Eve service on his own inside a Kremlin cathedral rather than joining other worshippers in a public celebration.
In his message, accompanied on the Kremlin website by an image of him standing before religious icons, Putin made it clear he saw the Russian Orthodox Church as an important stabilising force for society at a time he has cast as a historical clash between Russia and the West over Ukraine and other issues.
"It is deeply gratifying to note the enormous constructive contribution of the Russian Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations in unifying society, preserving our historical memory, educating youth and strengthening the institution of family," said Putin.
"Church organisations prioritise ... supporting our warriors taking part in the special military operation (in Ukraine). Such massive, complex and truly selfless work deserves sincere respect."
On Friday, Putin ordered a 36-hour ceasefire for the celebrations, but Kyiv rejected it as Moscow's ploy to buy time and regroup and Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged artillery fire after the announcement.
Many Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, but the Russian Orthodox Church's backing for Moscow's war in Ukraine has angered many Ukrainian Orthodox believers and splintered the worldwide Orthodox Church.
Of 260 million Orthodox Christians in the world, about 100 million are in Russia itself and some of those abroad are in unity with Moscow.
Others are strongly opposed, however, and reject Moscow's assertion that its Feb. 24 invasion last year was an essential pre-emptive strike to defend its own security and that of Russian speakers in Ukraine.
Ukraine has about 30 million Orthodox believers, divided between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and two other Orthodox Churches, one of which is the autocephalous, or independent, Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
In a service on Friday, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow criticised Ukraine for cracking down on the branch of the Orthodox church with longstanding ties to Moscow.
(Reporting by Andrew Osborn Additional reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Cynthia Osterman and Tomasz Janowski)
Topless woman smashes Jesus Christ statue in North Dakota church: police
A North Dakota woman has been charged with a felony after police say she broke into a church topless and proceeded to destroy a statue of Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis has clarified his recent comments about homosexuality and sin, saying he was merely referring to official Catholic moral teaching that teaches that any sexual act outside of marriage is a sin. Francis first made the comments in an interview Jan. 24 with The Associated Press, in which he declared that laws criminalizing homosexuality were "unjust" and that "being homosexual is not a crime." As he often does, Francis then imagined a conversation with someone who raised the matter of the church's official teaching, which states that homosexual acts are sinful, or "intrinsically disordered."
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A defense attorney for one of the Memphis cops charged with fatally beating Tyre Nichols said 'no one' 'intended' for him to die. Nichols' family isn't buying that argument.
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Insomnia drove late Pope Benedict to resign: report
Recently deceased ex-pope Benedict described years of persistent sleeping troubles as the "main reason" behind his shock decision to step down in 2013, according to a German media report Friday.Benedict shocked the world with his announcement, making him the first pope in nearly six hundred years to step down.
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Lawyers for the bankrupt crypto exchange's founder said there was no evidence for restricting access to crypto held by FTX as part of bail conditions in a fraud trial.
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The future of hardware
Hardware in the year 2030; what you see coming – and what will surprise you.
Futurecasting: Hardware in the future may very well include augmented reality, among other advances.
The future arrives every moment.
We're always moving into it, even if we don't know it yet. In films and books, we see how people tried to predict the future.
Can we do better?
HBSDealer asked a few industry leaders to share their opinions about the future of hardware.
William E. Aubuchon IV, president and CEO of the Aubuchon Company talked about what the hardware business might look like in the year 2030.
"There will be a lot of similarities between hardware retailing in 2030 and now. My great-grandfather started our company in 1908, and I'm always amazed at all the familiar things I see in our historical photos," he said.
"When it comes to the look of hardware retailing, not much has changed in the last 100 years, and I predict that trend will continue," said Aubuchon.
On the other hand, multiple generations with strong population growth, particularly baby boomers and millennials, have provided great tailwinds to the overall economy, said the CEO.
There has never been a larger generation than the millennial generation in modern American history, which is a reason to be bullish about hardware retailing in 2030 as millennials enter their prime earning and home ownership years.
"Looking out further, assuming immigration remains constant, the reality is that declining birth rates and rising aging will result in declining population growth which will eventually create a structural headwind," said Aubuchon.
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The result of this headwind on the local hardware store, he said, will be less customer count, and the need for ever greater average tickets in the form of new products, services, and more B2B and commercial sales.
Allison Flatjord, director of e-commerce at Do it Best, thinks changes are coming too. According to her, hardware will look quite different in the year 2030.
"The industry has lagged in technology overall," she said, "but it's now at a stage where consumers are expecting – and demanding – adoption of conveniences and services they're getting elsewhere, such as same day in-store pickup and remote location delivery."
The ability to fully shop and explore the store before ever going in, is the key, said the e-commerce director.
One of those changes will be in what she called, "personalization of experience, tailored to what you like; for example, what you've purchased before, but with a much deeper knowledge of the customer."
Another, said Flatjord, comes in, "delivering a true omni-channel environment where there is still a need for in-person interaction."
Allison Flatjord
Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Westlake Ace Hardware, sees 2030 as a combo mix.
"It will be different – yet familiar," he said.
"We'll still be offering helpful and personalized service, but the product offerings will change dependent on consumer tastes and general societal trends," said the Westlake president.
Look for an increase in the depth and breadth of products for electric vehicles, cutting-edge solar and battery-powered home generators, and new battery-powered hand tools and outdoor power equipment, he said.
"As more homes will have solar-powered roofing, look for hardware stores to carry the componentry and supplies homeowners will need to maintain those systems. We'll likely see continued growth in the solar-powered outdoor lighting segment as well," said Jeffries.
In the lawn and garden segment, he said, "we can expect more and more consumers will continue grow their own food. They will need the products and advice to do that."
Jeffries also anticipates that increased awareness about pesticide usage will have an impact on the types of products they carry.
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Let's dial back across the years and decades for a moment and hear about changes in the hardware business that ushered in "the new," along with individual takes on memorable moments.
Will Aubuchon said the most surprising changes from the last couple of decades have been the digital transformation of retail and the rise of mobile smartphones.
"Amazon has gone from zero to $470 billion in just 2.4 decades, and Home Depot's online sales percent went from zero to 14% in just 2.2 decades," he said.
Mobile technology will continue to power this growth, said Aubuchon, "as the consumer continues to turn to his or her smart screen for entertainment, news, research, and decision-making. The decline of print, like newspapers and the Yellow Pages, has been staggering."
He related that far and away the most humorous and memorable story about technology at the Aubuchon Company was their founder's decision to eliminate phones from their stores in 1934.
The decision was rooted in the belief that phones worked more against you than for you because calls distracted employees from waiting on customers already in the store.
"We stuck to this policy for close to 60 years, only adding phones with listed phone numbers to our stores in 1992," he said.
"When we did add phones, we were an early adopter of wireless phones, which we called Holster Phones, allowing managers and assistant managers to more easily multi-task between helping customers in the store and those calling in," said Aubuchon.
At Do it Best, Flatjord noted two changes that stood out.
"The most obvious alteration is the compression that took place due the constraints of the pandemic. It rapidly increased the adoption rate of curbside delivery; same day in-store pickup; along with inventory management and e-commerce effectiveness," she said.
The Aubuchon Holster Phone circa. early 1990s. Nobody saw cell phones coming in the decade prior.
Also, Flatjord said "the emergence and urgency of the succession challenge and the quick transition to an acquisition-focused industry."
Changes through the years brought on memories too, as she explained.
A few decades ago, "the emergence of coffee shops spurred us to see a potential win with coffee carts in hardware stores as a way to sell a premium product people were buying but also build a connection with customers," she said.
"Turned out the equipment was expensive to maintain. We were early adopters, and then Starbucks and McDonald's dominated the marketplace," she said, adding: "We thought we were being edgy in 1999 when we launched doitbest.com with the tagline, 'Shop for hardware in your underwear.'"
CEO Jeffries at Westlake Ace Hardware felt that the rise of big box stores and online shopping forced them to focus on their core proficiencies and expand their offerings. "But it also made us more competitive and will continue to help neighborhood hardware stores," he said.
And what else did he think about other past changes to affect the hardware field?
"The automation of replenishment worksheets and the advent of UPC codes have been game-changers," he said.
Prior to automated replenishment of product orders, associates would have to walk the aisle and order from worksheets that included sales trend data, on-order status, and weeks of supply information, said Jeffries. "We then had to notate the quantity of product we wanted to order with a pencil."
Those sheets were turned into a coordinator who hand-keyed the orders to hundreds of vendors weekly. It took a lot of time. "UPC became a great advancement because it eliminated the need to price tag every item we were selling," he said.
It's 2030 now. We've time traveled. Welcome. What does retail hardware look like? Are in-store robots now common? Have stores become completely self-checkout?
Will Aubuchon said wage growth will continue to outpace sales growth. To solve this challenge, hardware stores need to embrace productivity improvements like never before. On a relative basis, he said, the goal must be, "fewer people paid more in stores that are easier to run."
He sees productivity initiatives playing a role, such as, "eliminating every possible second required to ring up an average POS transaction."
Aubuchon also sees connecting frontline employees to each other and the company via hardware and technology. This includes apps on handheld devices, Theatro voice-enabled systems, and eventually augmented reality (AR) glasses that could quickly identify top stock and backroom stock that should be prioritized by simply walking through an aisle or back room.
"AR could also be helpful with more quickly building effective displays like endcaps and other merchandising tasks like visually identifying fast-moving items that should be double-faced," he said.
He also pointed to a mobile POS solution that would streamline the friction of "outside transactions" like propane, live goods, rental and U-Haul; along with merchandising aids like Flexroller to help reduce flushing time.
There will be self-checkout options to maintain or increase throughput with fewer cashiers, he said, along with "either roaming robots or fixed cameras with computer vision to eliminate the need for manually identifying 'outs' and robots for routine floor care maintenance."
This group at a hardware store seems to stare out at the future – only to wonder what it may hold. Historical photo provided by Aubuchon Company.
Look for, "electronic shelf labels to eliminate manual price changes," said Aubuchon, and an "industry-wide shift to building more resilient supply chains that can support just-in-time inventory to minimize overstock."
Other initiatives to improve productivity he pointed to include systems and technology for assisting with sorting and putting away freight; and increasing time to effectiveness for new employees with better and more immersive training like Virtual Reality.
The Aubuchon Company CEO predicts some trends will accelerate.
"Customers will expect more digital shopping options, such as self-pickup with no employee assistance; 24/7 self-pickup via lockers; as well as delivery by store employees and by third parties like Uber, Door Dash and others," he said.
He also thinks that in 2030, customers will desire to use more payment options in-store and online, including digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and eventually even crypto.
In the year 2030, Aubuchon feels equipment will become even greener and more sustainable.
"Look for more solar panels on store roofs; EV charging stations in parking lots; electric delivery vans; and 'smart store' controls and sensors for lighting, HVAC and security."
Allison Flatjord at Do it Best has some futurecasting ideas as well.
In-store robots will arrive, she said, "maybe not common, but available for remote shopper assistance and curbside delivery; inventory management; stocking; and mixing paint."
She thinks there will be all self-checkout in retail. And a drive-thru omni-shopping location for all services is "coming but likely not by 2030."
Joe Jeffries at Westlake Ace Hardware runs with that idea: "The Hardware store of 2030 will be a hub for all services a customer may need for their home or business."
He feels that because businesses like his are so focused on being helpful and building personal relationships with their customers, he doesn't see a day when that will be replaced by robots.
"Customers come into our stores in need of advice, a friendly face, and guiding hand. You simply can't replace that type of connection with technology," he said.
Artificial intelligence may help the retail customer, and the hardware owner, but it will always be a business where people help people.
We can't quite jump back from the year 2030 just yet – not without a glimpse of the dreams and goals for the future.
Aubuchon forecasts a strategic long-term data strategy where the goal is to "leverage data at scale with artificial intelligence and machine learning."
He also hopes one day to centralize all communications so their team can provide an even better experience, including 24/7 video support to better assist with customer questions at home.
He can see a day where, "selling digital and in-store 'retail media' to vendors could become a meaningful revenue source above and beyond co-op dollars."
Flatjord adds some additional possibilities.
She envisions a store app that, "allows you to take a photo of something in your house that needs to be repaired and then an entire repair order with all the products you need is generated and delivered, with instructions on making the repair."
She also said there could be, "3D printing of repair parts, such as hinges, keys and fasteners."
Jeffries said, "we are going to see profound growth in the battery-powered and solar-powered product segments."
Likewise, he added, "as more and more consumers turn to solar to power their homes and charge their EV cars – we will offer the products and advice needed to support them."
And since we're talking about the hardware business, people will always be part that future.
Aubuchon said they will continue investing in family-sustaining wages and career opportunities while also adding new benefits like scholarships for employees and family members of employees.
He said, "we also plan to continue becoming more diverse at every level of the organization and will become more purposeful in reducing our carbon footprint."
Flatjord said there will always be a need for "in-person interaction, problem solving and product discovery."
Jeffries summed up 2030: "Technological developments will make us more efficient and, ultimately, help us better serve our customers."
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Is It Bad to Work Out Every Day? We Asked a Fitness Expert
No matter if you're training for a marathon or if you're just trying to live a healthier lifestyle, knowing when, how long, and how often you should be working out is easier said than done. Sure, we can all tune in to our own bodies, judge how they're feeling, and thus adapt our fitness routines accordingly, but it's hard not to second-guess ourselves. Are we feeling too tired and worn out to train today or are we just lacking the motivation we need to hit the gym? Are we pushing ourselves to our goals or overtaxing our bodies by amping up the consistency of our workouts? They're simple questions, but the answers are quite complex.
That's why we reached out to a couple of fitness experts to find out more about the "ideal" number of times we should be training each week. As it turns out, the answers to our questions are even less straightforward than we initially thought.
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Here's the thing. The consistency with which you work out depends on a lot of factors. According to Jacqueline Kasen, body architect at Anatomy in Miami Beach, "There truly isn't an exact answer on how many times each week someone should or shouldn't be working out. It all depends on the person's goals and what they are looking for to achieve. The workout should be personalized specifically to their goals and what they are looking to gain within their workouts. Everyone is different." Clearly, someone who is training for a marathon will exercise with a different consistency than someone who runs two miles every now and then to stay in shape. In general, the loftier your goal, the more consistent you have to be.
Aside from your specific goals, the consistency with which you should work out depends on the type of workout itself. Take it from Christine Bullock, fitness and lifestyle expert, creator of Evolution 20 and Super Shred, and co-creator of Kayo Better Body Care. "If you perform strength training by splitting muscle groups per session, such as arms and shoulders Monday with legs on Tuesday, you can get away with training five to six days in a row. This is because you're inherently giving your muscle groups a day off while working the other muscle groups." Things change, though, if you're a runner, biker, or cardio lover. "If you enjoy high-intensity and cardio training, these typically work all the major muscle groups of the body and require more days off depending on the intensity of the workout," she says. "Try to limit yourself to performing intense full-body workouts to every other day. This doesn't apply to a slow run or lighter cardiovascular activity. Your cardiovascular system doesn't need extended recovery time like your muscles do."
How to Tell If You're Overtraining
All of us want to realize our potential and ensure we're doing everything we can to promote better health, which is why we build ourselves a fitness routine. Just know that doing too much is just as harmful as doing too little. In other words, working out too often can be damaging to your body just like working out too little. "Recovery is as important as your workout. In fact, you could end up slowing your progress if you don't give your muscles enough rest," Bullock says. "After intense strength or cardio training, your body needs time to repair tissues that have broken down and restore glucose storage. When your body rests, it's actually being super productive. During the rest periods is where you gain the results you worked for in the gym."
So embrace rest days and be honest and transparent with yourself. If you're feeling physically tired and run-down, don't think of it as a failure in an "I should have pushed through this feeling and snuck in some cardio" sort of way. In fact, acknowledge it as a success, knowing that your body is trying to reap the rewards from your previous training sessions. "If you're a person who gets antsy sitting on the sofa all day, recovery time doesn't have to be completely sedentary (although that's fine too)," says Bullock. "Light activities like walking are fine to do every day."
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If you're still not 100% sure whether your body needs rest or movement, pay special attention to your muscles and joints. "If you're overtraining, you'll feel it," Bullock says. "You will go from feeling acute soreness to chronic pain in joints and muscles, you can have difficulty sleeping, and it can lead to some major injuries. In addition, if you don't allow the body time to reload its energy, all your efforts can backfire and you may stop seeing results."
Kasen agrees. "With overtraining, that is when you will start to feel some aches or pains in your joints, and unfortunately, it can lead to injuries. It is very important to have a training program that is well balanced that has just as, if not more, importance on the recovery aspect versus the workouts." She recommends incorporating foam rolling with stretching, use of a cold plunge, or light Pilates or yoga into a rest day. "You will know if it's too much."
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The consensus seems to be to listen to your own body, because if you're honest with yourself and receptive, then you'll know. It also helps to see a fitness expert for a consultation. They can help you develop a personalized routine. With that being said, there are some guidelines you can follow on your own. "A good exercise plan should mix workouts with strength training and cardiovascular training," Bullock says. "If you plan the workouts correctly with some active recovery days, you can work out four to six days a week—either taking a day of rest after intense exercise or taking a walk or light jog on the day after an upper-body workout."
Kasen says the same. "Do they have any orthopedic issues, are they looking to lose or gain weight, are there any health concerns within their family history, etc.? If there are 'no' issues, which is extremely rare in 2018, I would suggest five times a week in regard to resistance training exercise and some conditioning, and implement recovery work within each session."
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Gemma Collins has graced British television since 2011. She appeared in The Only Way is Essex and won the hearts of the nation thanks to her vivacious personality. Now the star is taking in Dancing on Ice. Gemma has lost a huge amount of weight since the show began.
The blonde star joined TOWIE in the second series after her friend recommended her to producers.
Previously the Romford native was a car sales person.
Having struggled with her weight over a number of years, Gemma has lost two stone on DOI.
Thanks to the rigorous training the star has dropped 28lbs.
Before and after pictures of Gemma Collins' weight loss reveal just how trim she is looking.
She looked stunning in a black leg-baring dress with her beau James Argent on the SAG Awards red carpet.
Matt Evers, Gemma's professional ice dancing parter, told the Sun Online: "Now she is doing 2 hours training 3 times a week, burning at least 1,000 calories a time.
Twitters users have praised Gemma's new look.
"Fully rate GC for the weight loss transformation and getting up when it counts the most. Chin up and head held high. Well done," another said.
Holly Willoughby's weight loss has also attracted the attention of many fans.
Despite keeping relatively quiet about her day-to-day nutrition, it seems some of her secrets to staying in shape have been revealed.


What is the characteristics about Irish people that make them so likeable?
Even when the rain falls in bucketfuls, as is so apt to happen, it simply takes an evening sitting by an open fire for real warmth and peace to transform the soul. Pubs have their own little quirks and personalities which I find very authentic to Ireland only comparing this to England, so not a very big sample size. Dermot Morgan, who played Ted, died at the age of 45 in 1998. As for me, my upbringing among laughing Catholics has always made me suspicious of those who think religion is purely a serious matter. The truth is that unless you are with a group of friends, many Irish pubs are dour, dark, unpleasant places staffed by unfriendly, uncaring people.
We just returned from a month long tour of the beautiful Emerald Isle and must say that weve never seen so many pubs concentrated in such small towns. I count amongst the millions of people worldwide, who simply love Ireland. Firstly, it is because of uniformed Americans like yourself reinforcing this stereotype with insignificant data to support. Because of the people of Ballyhea. Everyone who comes here notices.
The state i live in right now has the lowest consumption of alcohol Utah 20 gallons , go figure as it is so driven by the Mormon religion. We may have spent a couple hundred yrs in America, but we spent a few thousand in Ireland. Even now, in the twilight of his brilliant career, he still puts his body on the line in every game. Because we have rediscovered the run of ourselves. Ever the optimist, and not American it has amazed me how many of my mates have either stopped drinking altogether, or severely reduced their intake. The Irish fashion scene is an innovative, vibrant and exciting place.
I think the public awareness ad campaigns have pretty well done their job on that score. It just warms my heart to read all your lovely message about Ireland. The scenery is honestly to die for. If we who live in Ireland, and our Irish abroad are to prosper in the most meaningful sense of the word, it is necessary to take note of the views of visitors and sharp-eyed friends, and to avail of the spaces they provide us to comment. To sweep an Irish woman off her feet, buy her a couple of drinks, even if you might have a fight about payment she will fight like a dog to buy you a drink back , the gesture will be hugely appreciated as free rounds are a rarity! You have to understand im not full Irish I think I have ancestry to there but still doing research and I was raised Jewish in religion all my life so a tattoo was taboo my jewish mother got over it lol.
My point is that alcohol, and the traits of an addictive personality, seem to have a serious stranglehold on Irish society. I agree, you sincerely believe you've got it, but noooooooo, wrong again. Are you familiar with the Finns and Vodka consumption? I also love music and catch as many gigs as I can. Irish people are very proud of the welcome they extend to visitors. After a spoonful of , or a warming bowl of , it will be easy to understand why I rate Irish food so highly My advice for tourists is to dig into a plate of bacon and cabbage, savor our , and treat yourself to a full Irish breakfast.
I am an Irish American dual citizen and I am offended by your comments. A nationality is just an accident of birth, which means that when people say, for example: I am proud of being Irish, it is an absurdity. Perhaps, we may never succeed in truly explaining it. Hard to have a café culture in a country that bases conversations on endless shallow banter. Not because we are Irish but I firmly believe we are a fantastic bunch of people. My fridns have ditched the pint for a surf board, instrument, mountain bike or pair of walking shoes. A priest in the head is a priest in the bed; from priests, where is release? Despite running for a modest three series, I've heard of fans in Canada and South Africa.
I hope you enjoy our lovely land and friendly people. And remember, with no grocery stores, you can only eat what you grow. I had never before heard that Merlin may have found his Stonehenge stones in Ireland. The future holds much promise so why dwell on the past? We stayed there 3 days and 3 days in Galway and those two places I will definitely visit again. Hi Katie — Thank you so much for your insightful and thoughtful response to this question which often causes me to ponder.
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Furthermore, the Catholic educational system was outlawed and priests who did not conform to the laws could be branded on the face or castrated. I am in love with an Irish man who drinks. There may be something in our genetics, it is quite the phenomenom. When I first arrived here 10 years ago, the internet was still in its infancy. There is a special rosary for the dead and it is traditionally said around midnight before the visitors leave. I suppose every tourist holds in their heart a very personal and special reason why they make the journey across the miles to visit the Emerald Isle. So if you're early you can sit somewhere warm and dry, grab a pint and wait for the rest to show up.


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During his win, Alonso danced to various Hip-Hop hits to keep him in his homerun groove. During the championship round, he jigged, bounced his head, and rapped the lyrics to The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Hypnotize."
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Anime culture is huge internationally, not just in Japan. However, Japanese always takes things up a notch. It's either weird or impressive. Fortunately, most of the time is the latter.
Apart from selling figurines, we would like to introduce you guys something different today. It's called Itasha. It's a Japanese term for a car culture where owners of the cars decorate their cars with anime characters, no matter it's based on manga or video games.
Itasha also means "painful car". The reason being the cars are being lowered to the point it will scrape on any bumps as well as oversized wheels that fills up the wheel well to the point it will scrape on the fenders. Most of the cars you will see are normally not heavily modified, mostly they just focus on the exterior. The wraps (sticker, as opposed to paint) as we called it, are not cheap to design and print. As you can see, they are all very striking in colours.
Not just the exteriors, even the engine cover, and the interior are filled with plushies and stickers depending on how dedicated is the owner.
While cars are called itasha, motorcycles and bicycles are called itansha and itachari respectively.
The anime phenomenon even caught on to the Super GT race series. There are full-on race cars with giant anime character stickers on the cars.
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Your BattleTech News Roundup For March 2020
Courtesy of Wolves
Welcome to your March news roundup in the wide world of BattleTech! As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, I'm self-isolating at home and scouring the internet for the latest in BattleTech news. Believe it or not, just because the world is shutting down due to a viral outbreak doesn't mean BattleTech's gears stop churning.
Anyway, we're not going to dwell on all the awful stuff that's going on since you've got lesser news organizations for that. Instead, we're going to get caught up on what's happened this March in BattleTech. Let's get to it!
The Summoner Is Now In Wolves
Brand new Summoner screenshots. pic.twitter.com/vb9sCER67o
— Wolves (@Wolves_Game) March 2, 2020
Wolves, the fan-made MechAssault remake that we previewed a few months ago, now has the Summoner (or Thor, if you're a Spheroid) as a pilotable 'Mech. I really like how they redid the Summoner, from the more angular cockpit to the torso-mounted lasers. They even posted a gameplay video of the Summoner in action and it definitely looks like a 70-ton 'Mech lumbering around.
Summoner Gameplay Demo! | Wolves, The Fan-made Mechassault Game
The team working on Wolves has also got an Atlas under development. Stay tuned for when that will be available in the downloadable alpha, which you can grab here.
The full Atlas reveal will happen in the form of a trailer we're thinking. What are some of the things you guys would like to see in an Atlas trailer? pic.twitter.com/33hQVdnFnd
— Wolves (@Wolves_Game) March 19, 2020
Bombadil Leaves No Guts No Galaxy
This actually happened last month, but it definitely bears mentioning. Bombadil announced that he was leaving No Guts No Galaxy and the gaming industry in general to pursue other interests. Everything has now been handed over to Phil, including the Twitch channel, podcast, and Twitter account.
Hey everyone, it's been an epic 10 years, but I am parting ways with the gaming industry and streaming. @NoGutsNoGalaxy is now fully owned and operated by Phil, and I wish him much success and happiness with it. Peace and love to all! pic.twitter.com/Xpub7iGaQ9
— Daeron (@TheBombadilShow) February 25, 2020
We don't know what those other interests are, but we definitely wish Bombadil luck in whatever he chooses to pursue.
Clan Invasion Character Site Is Live
At the Star Colonel level of backing and above, Clan Invasion Kickstarter backers were rewarded with having their names added to the official BattleTech canon. This guarantees that their name will appear somewhere in sourcebooks or fiction, although the precise details of that were to be discussed at a later date.
In order to get everyone to provide their info, Catalyst has set up a website where backers can add their personal (or online persona's) info. I see Tex has already added his "Randolph P. Checkers" character to the database, and there are plenty of other colorful characters for you to peruse there as well even if you haven't backed at the $300 level.
If you're a backer, head to the website now to get your name added to the list of soon-to-be canon characters.
Catalyst Delays Clan Invasion Due To COVID-19
Well, this was almost inevitable, but with the coronavirus shutting down businesses all over the world, Catalyst has announced that the Clan Invasion will be further delayed.
Since Catalyst Games is a mostly virtual company, its operations are continuing as per normal. It's everything else that's coming to a screeching halt, and there's not much that can be done about it other than wait it out.
Catalyst says the delay will be "several weeks" for production and shipment, and that they're "exploring alternative options to mitigate delays, including domestic U.S. printing." We'll keep everyone up to date on this one.
In the meantime, Catalyst has a 20% off sale on everything in their online store, with an additional 20% off for non-BattleTech, non-Shadowrun products. I'm not sure what those are, but you can head on over to Catalyst's website to check out the deals.
BATTLETECH Revised Mod Coming Soon
Project XLRP2 gets a new name "Battletech Revised" from Battletechgame
Harebrained Schemes might be done with BATTLETECH, but that doesn't mean BattleTech fans are done with it. Originally called BATTLETECH XLRP when it was announced two weeks ago (which stands for Extensive Lore and Rebalancing Project), it's since been given a more descriptive title of BATTLETECH Revised.
According to the earlier Reddit post, a "crack commando team" plans on taking BATTLETECH and rebalancing everything to be less in-line with the tabletop game and more interesting from the strict video game perspective. This means that hardpoints might be changed, damage values will be tweaked, heat will be toned down or turned up (depending on the laser/PPC), and new, non-canon variants of 'Mechs might be added.
This sounds like a pretty ambitious project and one to keep an eye out for. I can honestly say that certain weapons in BATTLETECH definitely feel underpowered due to adhering too closely to the tabletop rules, so this might be a way of changing things up to make more 'Mechs and builds viable at higher difficulties.
No news on when BATTLETECH Revised will release, but expect more details "soon."
Someone Has Finally Figured Out The Actual Damage Numbers In MechWarrior 2
ACTUAL Weapon Stats - MechWarrior 2 - ADG Pro 12
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat originally released with a manual that pretty much copied the weapon damage values from the tabletop game. However, anyone who actually played the game can tell you that they were utter BS. PPCs and LRMs did WAY more damage than they should, while Small Lasers were like shooting someone with a squirt gun.
Someone has finally gone through each and every weapon in MechWarrior 2 and figured out what the REAL damage values are. Kudos to you, Pixelmusement, for taking the time to go through every weapon and see what's what.
I thought this was really neat and well worth a look.
Toy Galaxy Takes A Look At BattleTech: The Animated Series
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Finally, YouTube channel Toy Galaxy did an interesting dive into BattleTech: The Animated Series. The video specifically looks at the cartoon and the toys that it generated, as well as the rival cartoon from Harmony Gold and the ludicrous legal battle that ensued. It's an angle on the Harmony Gold thing that rarely gets coverage thanks to the Unseen 'Mechs, and is again, well worth a look.
One Last Thing: Catalyst Made A BattleTech Coloring Book
Some of you might be bored because of this whole coronavirus thing. Others might have children at home due to school closures. Or maybe you just like pictures of big stompy robots. But for whatever reason, Catalyst has created a BattleTech coloring book.
It's pay-what-you-want, which of course means "free" in my lexicon, but you do you. The BattleTech Activity Book is 56 pages and contains line art from the upcoming Clan Invasion as well as the previous Inner Sphere BattleTech Box Sets. Currently, you can only print it out in PDF form, but soon there should be a physical copy that you can order. It will likely cost more than $0, though.
That's it for March! Join us next month for another BattleTech news roundup.
And as always MechWarriors: Stay Syrupy
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Hooked on BattleTech at an early age, Sean honestly can't remember whether it was the cartoon, the serial novels or the short-lived TCG that did him in. Whatever it was, his passion for giant shooty robots never died, so now he writes about the latest and greatest in 'Mech related news.
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6 thoughts on "Your BattleTech News Roundup For March 2020"
Lewis Morgan 2020/03/26 at 3:05 pm
I love these new updates, thanks, keep it up!
Volt 2020/03/26 at 9:02 pm
Summoner is the Clan name, Thor is the spheroid designation.
Sean Post author 2020/03/26 at 10:07 pm
Ugh, that's embarrassing. Fixed!
James Aemielius 2020/03/27 at 12:49 am
All good UNTIL this…
"Wolves, the fan-made MechAssault remake that we previewed a few months ago, now has the Summoner (or Thor, if you're a Clanner) as a pilotable 'Mech. "
Seriously, you wrote an article for the greatest repository of BattleTech/MechWarrior information outside of the FASA archives and you got this WRONG.
A simple search for "Summoner" on the Sarna website would have given you this..
https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Summoner_(Thor)
The 3rd sentence of the article reads:
"The Summoner was dubbed Thor, its Inner Sphere reporting name, by Victor Steiner-Davion himself after fighting one on Trellwan."
A writer at the forefront of the BT/MW universe should know this.
Freebirth.
Patrick Coyle 2020/03/27 at 5:03 am
I was looking over some of Bishop Steiner's latest art in the HBS BattleTech forums last week and thought to myself, "Gosh, the line art being used for BT these days sure would make a neat coloring book."
Looks like someone at Catalyst thought the same thing.
Just decided to drop a few bucks on the activity book. "Join the Clans and all their friends on their fun-filled adventures against the Great Houses of the Inner Sphere!" reads the back cover.
Already worth it. Personal favorite activities are the crossword puzzle on p. 37-38 (with clues like "Beowulf would not like this OmniMech" and "Ostensibly neutral faction"), and building your own Clan omni by putting together paper cutouts of existing parts.
Oh, and there's a Shadowrun activity book too.
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I tried to find out the problem with firebug and so on but can`t find a way to make the content appeare like the page titel does that means not do be cut off.
I tried to play around with different settings redarding padding and margin but whenever I do this the content is mooved to the middle also on the desktop versions so that these versions look stupid.
What I want to achieve is that the edge of the content always starts exactly where the edge of the page titel does. I don`t have any problem displaying the page title.
Would be so thankful if anybody could help me.
Thanks a lot in advance

A: The problem occurs because there is no padding.
You can overcome this problem by adding a padding-left in your responsive.css on line 171.
Change:
.entry { font-size: 15px; }

to
.entry { font-size: 15px; padding-left:10px;}

A: In my case, I had to add padding to the span settings. One easy solution would be to load the website on a 'website responsive testing' site and then try to solve your issue by using the 'inspect element' on your browser.


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JC FAMILY Church members will use willing hearts and a spacious carpark to raise money in support of drought stricken Australians.
The Jimboomba church is holding a car boot sale on Saturday, October 13, from 7am to raise funds for Drought Angels to distribute to farmers doing it tough in outback Australia.
Church board member Lynda Glasbergen said it was important to support farmers going through a period of uncertainty.
"The drought is a huge problem. We are comfortable here (in Jimboomba) after a nice bit of rain over the weekend so the drought tends to slip from your mind," she said.
There will be a sausage sizzle, cake stall, op shop display and cafe open at the car boot sale.
Chicks Conquering Cancer will donate a number of items from their op shop to support the cause.
The church will also have a milk can on site to accept donations.
Assistant church pastor Jamie Sharp said a community minded approach could make a significant impact to vulnerable people's lives.
"You never know what difference a little hope will make to families when they have nothing. The smallest gesture can make a massive difference," he said.
Ms Glasbergen said Drought Angels had a proven track record of delivering outcomes.
"They are an agency with their feet on the ground. They know what is happening," she said.
At least 10 cars are expected to feature in the car boot sale, at a cost of $15 per car.
The car boot sale will be held at the church carpark on the corner of Tamborine and Merton Street, Jimboomba.
For inquiries contact 0419 469 969.
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> Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Expected to reach a high CAGR 35.7% By 2029: DataM Intelligence
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Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Overview
The global autonomous vehicle market reached US$ XX million in 2022 and is expected to record significant growth by reaching up to US$ XX million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of YY% during the forecast period (2022-2030).
The ability to sense its surroundings enables an autonomous or driverless vehicle to drive itself and carry out critical tasks without the assistance of a human. An autonomous vehicle uses a completely automated driving system to respond to external conditions like a human driver. There are six levels of automation and as the levels rise, so does the degree of the autonomous car's operational independence.
Autonomous Vehicle Market - Strategic Insights
By Driving Type, By Vehicle Type, By Composite Type, and By Region
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2022)
Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Dynamics
The growing demand for road safety is the major market driver for global autonomous vehicles. However, the high cost of testing procedures could be a major market restraint.
Growing road safety concerns
There may be certain benefits when comparing autonomous vehicle technology to human-driven vehicles. One such possible benefit is that they may boost road safety. Vehicle accidents claim many lives yearly, but automated vehicles may result in fewer fatalities because the software used within them is likely to perform more accurately than human drivers. Another benefit that autonomous vehicles may offer is reduced traffic congestion brought on by fewer accidents. The respective fact can also be accomplished via autonomous driving by eliminating human actions that clog up the road, particularly stop-and-go traffic. The ability to sleep during overnight trips and remove driver tiredness are other benefits of autonomous vehicles. Another potential benefit of automated driving is that it may allow those unable to drive due to age or disabilities to use automated automobiles as more convenient modes of transportation. The respective factors act as major global autonomous vehicle market drivers.
High cost of testing procedures
High-tech infrastructure, incredibly expensive lidar and radar equipment and pricy contracts with cloud computing and mapping companies are all necessary for autonomous vehicles. According to data made public by Volkswagon, most consumers would not be able to purchase a self-driving car because the initial investment would probably exceed US$ 100,000. Before the typical individual owns one, it might take a long time. BMW and Daimler also disclosed that level 3 and above autonomous vehicles require a separate investment in technology. For so-called Level 3 cars, the sensors, CPUs and software already cost roughly US$56460 (50,000 euros ).
Although substantial progress has been made in lowering the cost of manufacturing autonomous vehicle implements, these reductions are still too high for the typical family to find them a financially viable option. Before they become a regular occurrence within the grasp of the middle class, it will take some time. Therefore, a significant market barrier is the high cost of autonomous vehicles.
The COVID-19 epidemic has brought about a great deal of change in our daily lives; therefore, the automotive and transportation sectors are keeping an eye on how shifts in consumer behavior may affect the adoption of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology across all sectors of the economy and daily life. Numerous OEMs have had an impact on COVID-19 activities, including production and R&D. Although AV development and roll-outs may experience a short-term disruption, this disruption may open up new opportunities for AV technology adoption within consumer segments and speed adoption in various commercial segments because AV technology is seen as a crucial part of responding in times of emergencies and uncertainty.
Nonetheless, COVID-19 is altering customer perceptions of public transportation in ways that could eventually be advantageous for AV technology. Customers have mostly stayed at home as the pandemic has spread over the world, either out of choice or due to local regulations. A recent McKinsey survey found that half of the consumers believe they are open to extending their use of private vehicles beyond traveling to safely connect with the outside world, such as for drive-in movie theatres. According to the survey, consumers value constant access to a private vehicle more than before COVID-19.
OEMs may be putting AV development on hold due to customer reluctance to buy new cars, but the possibility of AV adoption by logistics firms, delivery services and the food service sector might give OEMs and other AV participants the market demand they need to advance AV technology. As a result, if COVID-19 may have halted AV technology research and postponed customer purchases of new cars, it has also raised the possibility of AV technology acceptance in the future.
Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Segment Analysis
The global autonomous vehicle market is classified based on system, component, mobility type, level of autonomy, propulsion type, vehicle type, application and region.
The growing need for safer and more effective driving systems in passenger car allow the respective segment to grow at a fast pace
The growing need for safer and more effective driving systems encourages the development and widespread use of autonomous and semi-autonomous passenger vehicles. According to data, 5,59,08,989 passenger cars were produced globally in 2021, which grew to 5,70,54,295 in 2022. Similarly, passenger car sales rose from 5,39,17,153 units in 2021 to 5,63,98,471 units in 2022. In Q1 2022, for instance, the Tesla Model S topped the list with 159,470 sales, a 29 percent market share and a 22-spot increase.
Numerous technological developments have created a favorable atmosphere for the respective segment's expansion in the market. Additionally, the abundance of passenger vehicles has increased the demand to improve the driving experience and is encouraging the use of autonomous technology in the passenger vehicle segment.
Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Geographical Analysis
Well-established clusters of automotive businesses and the presence of leading tech corporations are anticipated to create profitable growth prospects for the autonomous vehicle market in North America
North America will dominate the autonomous vehicle market during the projected period. The area has been a pioneer in autonomous vehicles due to well-established clusters of automotive businesses and housing some of the leading tech corporations in the world, including Apple, Google and Microsoft. In U.S., self-driving vehicles have already been tested and used in Arizona, Washington, Michigan and others. However, their mobility currently is restricted to specific test sites and driving conditions.
For instance, Honda and Verizon stated in April 2022 that they collaborated at MCity to investigate Verizon's 5G Ultra-Wideband and 5G Mobile Edge Compute (MEC). The firms are experimenting with how the Honda SAFE SWARM, which uses Verizon 5G Ultra-Wideband and MEC, can lessen the need for AI in each car. Therefore, the advancements are expected to be advantageous for the North American region, which is anticipated to have stable demand for autonomous vehicles during the projected period.
Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Competitive Landscape
Though the global autonomous vehicle market is a growing market and it is extremely competitive and filled with several major players such as AB Volvo, BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Motors Co., Ltd., Tesla, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation and Volkswagen AG. The market stakeholders use market tactics such as mergers, acquisitions, product launches, contributions and collaborations to gain a competitive advantage and recognition in their respective markets.
Overview: Tesla, Inc., formerly known as Tesla Motors, is an American producer of electric vehicles, solar energy systems and batteries for autos and household energy storage. In honor of Serbian American inventor Nikola Tesla, it was established in 2003 by American businessmen Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. In 2017, current CEO Elon Musk took charge. The initial public offering of Tesla in 2010 generated about US$226 million.
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Autopilot: The most difficult aspects of driving are made easier by the enhanced safety and convenience features of Autopilot. Over time, Autopilot adds new capabilities and enhances current ones to make Tesla vehicles safer and more capable. Autopilot allows vehicles to steer, accelerate and halt autonomously within their lane. The current Autopilot functions necessitate constant driving attention.
Tesla Inc. announced on November 25, 2021, that after previously restricting automatic driving, the company is now making it accessible to all customers in North America.
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