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Growing up in archipelagic Philippines, Ram had an early love affair with the ocean. His young exposure to colorful reefs made him pursue a career in scuba diving as an instructor and underwater photographer. Now a multi-awarded underwater photographer, Ram is at the frontier of exploration and documentation of two things: Underwater Caves & Bonfire Diving. As a member of the Filipino Cave Divers, he is active in exploring and documenting underwater cave systems in the Philippines. While back in his base in Anilao, Ram is a proponent of the Bonfire method for documenting planktonic critters.
Some project Ram has worked on:
I. Let's Go Dive Guides: ANILAO
Co-Authored "Let's Go Dive Guides: ANILAO" with Andrew Marriott. The book is a comprehensive dive guide for the 50+ divesites in Anilao. It contains detailed narratives, including maps and photos, of the divesites. The book's English version will be released October 2017, while a Chinese version will also available in 2018.
II. UW Bonfire Workshop (November 4-6, 2017)
Commissioned by the Philippine Commission on Sports & Scuba Diving (PCSSD) to conduct a workshop on shooting planktonic critters using the Bonfire method.
III. Rapid Reef Assessment Project 2017
Commissioned by the Philippine Commission on Sports & Scuba Diving (PCSSD) to be the official underwater photographer for a series of underwater explorations across the Philippines in 2017. The objective of the series of Rapid Reef Assessments was to discover and document new dive destinations in the country.
IV. Benham Rise Expedition May 2017
Official underwater photographer of the Philtech Divers Team commissioned by the Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources to explore and document impressions on the Benham Rise. The data collected was submitted to policy-makers to enable them to build a suitable long-term and manageable framework for the governance of Benham Rise.
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If you are orienting yourself about your birth, you have probably come across the concept of bar stool or udder. But what is a barrel actually? What are the advantages? Why would you want to choose this?
A upright is a chair that is specially made to facilitate delivery. An important aspect is the more vertical posture of the woman during delivery, whereby gravity is used to the advantage. With a recumbent posture, the woman in travail must press against gravity.
Is the new chair new?
No, the bar stool is certainly not new, the principle is already very old. He was already used in the 17th century! It is also a very logical way of giving birth. Even in ancient Egypt seem to be used to be used. In ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs a woman is shown in squatting position. There is a stone under both feet. So there is no question of sitting here.
It was not until the 19th century that the lying posture suddenly became much more common and that is still the case. Today, about 85% of pregnant women still like, in a lying position. Which is actually a bit crazy and against nature.
An upright or scallop are variants of the upright without a few disadvantages that the upright has. The difference between an upright and a scallop is that the first one is like a toilet and can only be applied to the floor. The scallop is designed to enable the deep, homely squatting that allows a larger pelvic exit to be achieved than on the bar stool. The scallop is meant to be used on a bed with which the working posture of both the woman in labor and the midwife has been improved.
The barb is available in different types, sizes and materials. They are even there in an inflatable form, but also in wood or plastic. Apart from the material, the model is not very different. The stool is round and there is an opening in the waist. Usually the obstetrician will carry a stool with them and even in hospitals they usually have a stool available.
How is the barstool used?
You only use the upright from the moment you are allowed to press the midwife. You squat over the stool, as it were; the stool gives support to your legs, so that you can use all your strength for pressing.
The midwife is in front of you during delivery. With a mirror, she keeps an eye on everything and prepares herself to take care of your baby as soon as he is born. In this position, your partner can sit behind you and possibly support his back with his legs, so that you can put more power during the pressing process.
The biggest advantage of the use of the barstool is of course the gravity! This works absolutely to your advantage! The posture is also better for your blood flow. During the supine position, the chance of the hollow vein being compressed is even greater. If this happens, less blood flows from your heart to your brain. No nice feeling.
If you lie down, your tailbone does not have the ability to move backwards. With the stool this is possible with the great advantage that you have a (30%) larger pelvis output.
Another added benefit, you get stronger and more effective contractions. Because you can change positions easier, they are also better to absorb.
When using a bar handle, fewer interventions such as tongs or vacuum pumps are necessary. There is also less often cut.
There are not many disadvantages to a barb stick. But you walk a little earlier the chance to tear a little bit.
Some people find it disadvantageous that you can only sit on it if you are allowed to press. Because the last part of the delivery can go very fast, it can be annoying to change position anyway. It is a more active delivery, where you can not fall backwards in the pillows of your bed between the contractions. Fortunately, your partner can sit behind you and maybe even massage your neck, kiss or caress you.
After delivery, it is recommended to lie down in bed because you can lose a bit more blood due to gravity.
Most obstetricians carry a crutch with you as standard, but of course you can always discuss it with your midwife beforehand. In case of complications or when using pain relief, it is not always possible to give birth using a barb stick.
Are you in the hospital? There is often also a barstool present there. In any case, ask for it! He can only stand ready.
The scallop is a kind of barbells in the shape of a shell that is used in women who want to give birth to crouching. This can be a big advantage for the midwife. You lean against a back rest on the bed or against the legs of your partner (if you like the floor).
Between the contractions you are sitting on the edge of the scallop. During a wee you will sit on your crouch. Because of the shape of the scallop, you support on your entire foot. This way you can squeeze optimally and this happens almost instinctively. You have more control over the delivery in this way. Also when using a scallop, the pelvis entrance becomes larger, just as with the bar stool.
There is a nice advantage, when you give birth with the help of a scallop it is very easy to tackle your child yourself when he is born! How fat is that!


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Isabel Marie reveals band name with live concert DVD release [VIDEO]
Posted on May 24, 2018 by Romeo
Young singing sensation Isabel Marie revealed the name of her band at the same time unveiling her highly-anticipated live concert DVD, Isabel Marie and the Vibe Live In Concert.
RELATED: Abraham Quintanilla praises Isabel Marie as the 'whole package'
The 15-year-old singer took to her Facebook page to give fans a first glimpse of the DVD on Thursday night.
"This is the first time we're telling anybody the (band) name, I'm so excited," said Isabel Marie.
She also introduced a few members of The Vibe as she unveiled the DVD from a box showcasing the cover.
"We're so excited," added Isabel Marie. "I want to thank you guys for all your support."
The DVD recorded at Q Productions studios in Corpus Christi features a total of 11 songs from her first two albums, her debut album New Girl In Town and the follow-up Sígueme. It is available now for $10.00 at Q-Productions.com.
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Q: More efficient way to group by and count values Pandas dataframe A more efficient way to do this?
I have a sales records imported from a spreadsheet. I start by importing that list to a dataframe. I then need to get the average orders per customer by month and year.
The spreadsheet does not contain counts, just order and customer ID.
So I have to count each ID then get drop duplicates and then reset index.
Final dataframe is exported back into a spreadsheet and SQL database.
The code below works, and I get the desired output, but it seems it should be more efficient? I am new to pandas and Python so I'm sure I could do this better.
df_customers = df.filter(
    ['Month', 'Year', 'Order_Date', 'Customer_ID', 'Customer_Name', 'Patient_ID', 'Order_ID'], axis=1)
df_order_count = df.filter(
    ['Month', 'Year'], axis=1)

df_order_count['Order_cnt'] = df_customers.groupby(['Month', 'Year'])['Order_ID'].transform('nunique')
df_order_count['Customer_cnt'] = df_customers.groupby(['Month', 'Year'])['Customer_ID'].transform('nunique')
df_order_count['Avg'] = (df_order_count['Order_cnt'] / df_order_count['Customer_cnt']).astype(float).round(decimals=2)
df_order_count = df_order_count.drop_duplicates().reset_index(drop=True)

A: Try this
g = df.groupby(['Month', 'Year'])
df_order_count['Avg'] = g['Order_ID'].transform('nunique')/g['Customer_ID'].transform('nunique')

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But before you throw your hands up in the air and send junior out looking for a job, you might consider a few strategies to help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
First, take advantage of time. The time value of money is the concept that the money in your pocket today is worth more than the same amount will be worth tomorrow because it has more earning potential. If you put $100 a month toward your child's college education, after 17 years' time, you would have saved $20,400. But that same $100 a month would be worth over $32,000 if it had generated a 5% annual rate of return.⁴ The bottom line is, the earlier you start, the more time you give your money to grow.
Fast Fact: In-district tuition and fees at public two-year colleges is lowest in California at $1,430 and highest in Vermont at $7,740.
Second, don't panic. Every parent knows the feeling—one minute you're holding a little miracle in your arms, the next you're trying to figure out how to pay for braces, piano lessons, and summer camp. You may feel like saving for college is a pipe dream. But remember, many people get some sort of help in the form of financial aid and scholarships. Although it's difficult to forecast how much help you may get in aid and scholarships, they can provide a valuable supplement to what you have already saved.
Finally, weigh your options.There are a number of federal and state-sponsored tax-advantaged college savings programs available. Some offer prepaid tuition plans and others offer tax-deferred savings.5 Many such plans are state sponsored so the details will vary from one state to the next. A number of private colleges and universities now also offer prepaid tuition plans for their institutions. It pays to do your homework to find the vehicle that may work best for you.
As a parent, you teach your children to dream big and believe in their ability to overcome any obstacle. By investing wisely, you can help tackle the financial obstacles of higher education for them—and smooth the way for them to pursue their dreams.
The rate of return on investments will vary over time, particularly for longer-term investments. Investments that offer the potential for higher returns also carry a higher degree of risk. Actual results will fluctuate. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The tax implications of education savings programs can vary significantly from state to state, and some plans may provide advantages and benefits exclusively for their residents. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation. Withdrawals from tax-advantaged education savings programs that are not used for education are subject to ordinary income taxes and may be subject to penalties.
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Gamescom 2014 Xbox media briefing takes place August 12th and here's how you can watch it
Ron Email @ronwinbeta Aug 11th, 2014 in Latest news
Microsoft is set to hold an Xbox media briefing during the Gamescom 2014 event in Germany in less than 24 hours, and we've got your front row tickets. Microsoft is expected to unveil exclusive trailers, news, and more for the Xbox entertainment console.
"Experience the best of Xbox direct from gamescom, Cologne, Germany ‐ Europe's largest gaming event and tradeshow! Watch the gamescom 2014 Xbox Briefing on August 12th and see the latest exclusive trailers, news and announcements from the show. Then stick with us for our After Show where we'll be taking a closer look at the biggest games and chatting with the developers," Microsoft stated.
Microsoft was all about games during the E3 conference several months back, but now the company is focused on Xbox games yet again during this year's Gamescom event. So what can we expect? Microsoft is expected to touch on exclusive trailers and news, as well as go over new Xbox blockbusters like Sunset Overdrive, Halo The Master Chief Collection, and likely Quantum Break. Let's not forget about Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, Far Cry 4, FIFA 15, Fable Legends, and more.
Microsoft's Xbox Twitter account also gave hints as to what we can expect during the event. Interestingly, Microsoft has added the old logo for Xbox, hinting that some sort of backwards compatibility announcement might be on the horizons. It's too early to tell, so we will just have to wait for the event and see for ourselves.
How many of these #Xbox games can you ID? (And yes, we know the Xbox logo isn't a game.) pic.twitter.com/2N5zeTYDRv
— Xbox (@Xbox) August 9, 2014
You can watch the Xbox briefing live at 5am PDT, Tuesday, 12th August at Xbox.com, on your Xbox One, or via the Windows Phone app. You can also keep an eye at the official Xbox Twich live stream below.
Further reading: Gamescom, Microsoft, Xbox One


Dementia is one of the cruelest diseases known to man. Witnessing the gradual mental decline of a loved one's cognitive abilities and social skills can be an extremely sad and disheartening experience.
Throughout the years, researchers have speculated that there may be a link between depression and developing dementia at a later age.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, approximately 40% of Americans with Alzheimer's disease also have depression—and a recent study shows that depression may actually be a risk factor for dementia.
In a study published in the July 2014 issue of the journal Neurology, lead researcher Robert S. Wilson observed 1,700 elderly individuals who had no signs of dementia or depression.Wilson tested each individual for symptoms once a year for about eight years, and also viewed the autopsy reports for those who passed away during the testing phase.Wilson discovered that 18% of the participants who either passed away or were still living with developed dementia. Participants who were diagnosed with dementia also had higher levels of depression-like symptoms before the dementia settled in, compared to the other participants.There is no firm evidence as to why depression is linked to dementia, although a few theories have popped up. For example, depression or heavy stress can damage the brain over time; heavy depression can lead to excessive amounts of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the brain. This hormone will eventually interfere with the neurotransmitters' activities, which can then lead to memory loss and dementia.
It is important to discuss any depression-like symptoms with your doctor or health practitioner in order to establish an appropriate routine that will benefit you. In addition, there are a few natural treatments you can incorporate into your lifestyle to combat depression symptoms:1. Eating healthy: Although there is no special type of food that will cure your depression, I suggest keeping a food journal to monitor what you eat and how often you eat. In some cases, people can overeat when they are depressed, so keeping track of your eating habits will be beneficial. Furthermore, increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet to receive brain-boosting properties that will help fight depression symptoms.
2. Exercise: When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins, which have been proven to trigger positive feelings in the body.
3. Get rid of negative thoughts: When someone is depressed, their thoughts tend to be pessimistic. The mind can play "mental games," so it is important to channel your thinking into something positive. When negative thoughts bombard you, focus your mind on something good that happened to you that day.
4. Take responsibility: Depression essentially tells your mind that you cannot accomplish anything and that you are completely useless. Prove to yourself that you are not useless—set your mind on something (i.e. taking a course, finishing a project, or writing a book) and finish it. The feeling of accomplishment will boost your confidence.
5. Have a good time: Try to incorporate new and fun activities into your daily life, no matter how small or insignificant these activities may seem. Try a different flavor of coffee one day or take a different route home from work on another day. Better yet, instead of driving, try walking home—you'll incorporate exercise into your daily life and enjoy the beauty of nature. The more you try to have fun, the better your chances will be of actually having fun.
Bowers, E.S., "Depression as a Risk Factor for Dementia," Everyday Health web site, October 15, 2014; http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/depression-risk-factor-dementia/.
Griffin, R.M., "10 Natural Depression Treatments," WebMD web site, May 17, 2015; http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/natural-treatments.


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Soft Contact Lenses - Soft contact lenses are made of soft, flexible plastics that allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea. Soft contact lenses may be easier to adjust to and are more comfortable than rigid gas permeable lenses. Newer soft lens materials include silicone-hydrogels to provide more oxygen to your eye while you wear your lenses.
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lenses - Rigid gas permeable contact lenses (RGPs) are more durable and resistant to deposit buildup. They tend to be less expensive over the life of the lens since they last longer than soft contact lenses. They are easier to handle and less likely to tear. However, they are not as comfortable initially as soft contacts and it may take a few weeks to get used to wearing RGPs, compared to several days for soft contacts.
Extended Wear Contact Lenses - Extended wear contact lenses are available for overnight or continuous wear ranging from one to six nights or up to 30 days. Extended wear contact lenses are usually soft contact lenses. They are made of flexible plastics that allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea. There are also a very few rigid gas permeable lenses that are designed and approved for overnight wear. Length of continuous wear depends on lens type and your eye care professional's evaluation of your tolerance for overnight wear. It s important for the eyes to have a rest without lenses for at least one night following each scheduled removal.
Disposable (Replacement Schedule) Contact Lenses - The majority of soft contact lens wearers are prescribed some type of frequent replacement schedule. "Disposable," as defined by the FDA, means used once and discarded. With a true daily wear disposable schedule, a brand new pair of lenses is used each day. Some soft contact lenses are referred to as "disposable" by contact lens sellers, but actually, they are for frequent/planned replacement. With extended wear lenses, the lenses may be worn continuously for the prescribed wearing period (for example, 7 days to 30 days) and then thrown away. When you remove your lenses, make sure to clean and disinfect them properly before reinserting.
Decorative (Plano) Contact Lenses - Some contact lenses do not correct vision and are intended solely to change the appearance of the eye. These are sometimes called plano, zero-powered or non-corrective lenses. For example, they can temporarily change a brown-eyed person s eye color to blue, or make a person s eyes look weird by portraying Halloween themes. Even though these decorative lenses don t correct vision, they are regulated by the FDA, just like corrective contact lenses.


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Also, coming up on the Saturday, January 25, 2020, 9:30 - 11:30 am is a new member orientation and all member refresher. Please come to "MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK". If you can plan ahead, RSVP. Learn how to contribute to the Sacramento League, meet new people while making a positive impact in the community.
(Location: Casa Garden, 2760 Sutterville Rd., Sacramento.) If you cannot attend the general meeting on January 25th, contact Roseanne Chamberlain for a individual or small group meet-up!
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The League of Women Voters of Sacramento County is an organization of both women and men that welcomes diversity, equity and inclusion. Located in California's Capitol, League of Women Voters of Sacramento County is uniquely positioned to participate in the study of political issues at both the local and state level.
We encourage informed and active participation in government.
We work to increase understanding of major public-policy issues.
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New members welcome! We will have an orientation on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Lots of good information about ways you can immediately contribute to voter participation in Sacramento
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Become a member to join an active and engaging group of people! Participation in a reputable organization such as the Sacramento League gives your voice more power.
The Sacramento League launched an education campaign about Ranked Choice Voting used in some cities to rank candidates in order of preferences. Let us know if your group would like information on voter education, voter registration or Ranked Choice Voting.
The Sacramento League was recently featured as a case study in the book Vote for US, by Joshua Douglas, Ph.D. He tells the story of how we led a governance reform effort in Sacramento.
The League of Women Voters Sacramento County has an Observer Corps for the Sacramento Police Review Commission and we are working on something for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department as well.
Suffragists Club members provide extra funding for League activities and celebrate our annual Anne Rudin schlarship winner. To join, see the various membership levels.
The League does not support nor oppose candidates or political parties.
Where do we teach people about voting? (past events)
Voter registration training for Sacramento Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
Voter registration with ProYouth and Families.
Voter registration at pet vaccination clinics.
Support for the Registrar's Office with extra mock elections.
Distribution of voter materials in Sacramento area Post offices.
Voter Registration at the Women's March (west side of Capital), 1/18/2020
Candidate Forum, Carmichael Library, 1/22/2020
Voter registration at CSUS in Hinde Auditorium, 1/24/20, 1/25/20 and 3/25/20
Candidate Forum for District 6 City Council Candidates (Eric Frame, Eric Guerra, Waverly Hamilton III, Kevin Rooney), Elmhurst Neighborhood Association at the Masonic Hall o 4647 U Street, 2/10/20.
Candidates Forum, Congressional District 7 (Ami Bera, Jeff Burdick, Jon Ivy, Buss Paterson, Chris Richardson), Rio Americano Performing Arts Center, 1/28/20
Voter registration, Street Vets pet clinic, first Sunday every month.
Voter registration training, Luther Burbank High School, 2/6/20
Voter registration, Parkside Community Church, 2/22/20
Voter registration, CSUS Hinde Auditorium, 2/25/20
Voter registration, CSUS Hinde Auditorium, 3/2/20
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2020 Women's Rights March & Resource Fair
Submitted by Sacramento County in December 2019.
Southside Park
Events begin at Southside Park at 9 a.m.
Marchers depart the park beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Women Power the Vote National Day of Action
Submitted by Sacramento County in November 2019.
Feb 14 2020 (All day)
Women Power the Vote: The League's 100th Anniversary Day of Action
Orientation, League of Women Voters of Sacramento County
Casa Garden Meeting Center
New members welcome along with curious current members! Lots of good information about ways you can immediately contribute to voter participation in Sacramento!
Carrie Chapman Catt's Birthday
Submitted by Sacramento County in October 2019.
Jan 9 2020 (All day)
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Dublin Theatre festival invites culture lovers to come out and play
By Shauna Irwin | September 29, 2013.
Dublin Theatre – Wunderkammer (Shauna Irwin)
Theatre-makers, artists and audiences from Ireland and across the globe gathered on Thursday for the first taste of the 2013 Dublin Theatre Festival.
The 56-year-old tradition which will last 18 days, where national and international culture will be explored through a variety of spectacles; including artist talks, public discussions and performances.
Even among performances, this festival has more to offer than just classical theatre. The opening production by acrobatic group Circa is sure to wow Irish audiences. Their new show called Wunderkammer will show the talented group once again pushing their body to extremes.
A similarly unconventional performance Germinal has four actors using mixers, microphones and the stage to produce a sense thrilling performance.
Audiences who prefer simple acting and stage works can enjoy classical theatre performances, which will also take place throughout the two-and-a-half weeks.
Plays such as the Neutral Hero which has been listed as must-see by the New York Times are on show, while the Hanging Gardens Frank McGuinness' first new play in 14 years is also receiving a lot of attention..
In honour of The Gathering 2013 Trinity College has joined with the festival for a symposium on the art of theatre entitled Voyage and Return. This will take place on the 28 September and will consist of morning seminars and afternoon events.
During the 18 days there will also be a festival club at Odessa in Dame Court. Ticket holders have free admission to the Odessa and a discount at the bar if they present their tickets from the festival.
Restoring life to graveyards
Top marks for Dublin duo
Blue is back
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Painting the city: Dublin's graffiti hall of fame
Barista delights in the Liberties
Bowler Hats and Bare Feet Exhibition
NCHD strike at James Hospital


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Why I'm not buying this new barra engine
September 18, 2021September 18, 2021| adminadmin| 0 Comment | 4:40 pm
Small engine: The barra concept is a tiny, lightweight engine that's capable of delivering a range of power.
It can also drive an engine from a petrol-powered vehicle.
Engine: The engine can also be used in a petrol or diesel vehicle.
In a petrol engine, the fuel is pushed through a piston and then a spark plugs the fuel in the combustion chamber.
In diesel engines, the spark plugs are used to ignite fuel into a fuel injection system.
The engine then turns on a fuel cycle.
This cycle creates electricity and, when combined with the fuel, produces the same amount of power as the original engine.
Barra engine: In this engine, which is small enough to be carried in a suitcase, there is a fuel injector that can inject the fuel into the engine and produce power.
The fuel injectors are connected to the engine's shaft and are connected in series to a turbine that produces the power.
Gasoline engine: A gas-powered engine.
This engine can be powered by either a petrol (fuel injected) or diesel (fuel combustion) engine.
It's also known as a small diesel.
Gas engine: This is a gasoline engine, also known by its common name of 'gasoline'.
It produces energy by the combustion of a fuel molecule (such as hydrogen) into oxygen.
It uses a mixture of water and fuel.
This is why you can drive on the gas in a car or truck.
A petrol engine produces more energy than a gas-fueled engine, so it's generally preferred.
Diesel engine: Diesel is a motorised fuel engine.
A diesel engine produces electricity by converting hydrogen to fuel.
It takes a lot of energy to turn a diesel into electricity.
The electricity is used to power a generator to produce electricity for the electric grid.
Gas-powered diesel engine: These are diesel engines.
They produce electricity by burning a fuel (such toenail clippings) into water and then converting the water into electricity through a turbine.
They are generally more fuel efficient than diesel engines because of the amount of energy they generate, so they are more efficient for driving on the grid.
The gas-based engine is also more fuel-efficient than the petrol-based engines, but it requires more fuel to operate at full capacity.
Gas: This means that gas is more efficient than petrol or any other fuel.
A gasoline engine produces energy when it is burnt to produce heat.
It produces electricity when it produces heat.
However, a diesel engine doesn't have any fuel and uses electricity to run it.
This means the energy it produces is wasted.
Diesel: This engine produces a very large amount of electricity when used for power generation, but because of a lack of fuel it produces very little electricity at all.
This results in an energy consumption of approximately a third of a kilowatt hour.
Fuel injector: The fuel in a fuel injected engine is used in the ignition system.
It is connected to a fuel inlet and the fuel injections the fuel.
The power is generated by a fuel motor and is transmitted to the generator, which then drives a generator for power.
Fuel inlet: This unit connects the fuel injection inlet to the fuel cycle in the engine.
The inlet also connects to a compressor which in turn drives a compressor.
When the compressor is running, the power generated is sent to the converter, which in turns converts it to electricity.
Electric motor: This motor uses electricity as it moves.
The motor in a diesel engines motor has a generator attached to it, and it drives the generator.
In some cases, the motor also uses electricity for cooling.
A gas engine uses electricity generated by the inlet fuel to power the engine as it rotates.
Gas inlet motor: The in-line motor of a gasoline or diesel engine is connected by a gear shaft to a rotor.
The gear shaft rotates the rotor and produces power, but the rotors speed can be limited by the size of the rotor.
A conventional gasoline engine rotates a turbine by rotating the gear shaft.
Gas turbine: A turbine in a gas engine produces steam.
This steam is fed to a combustion chamber in a compressor to generate electricity.
It rotates and generates electricity.
Gas compressor: A compressor in a gasoline-powered generator is connected directly to a gas inlet.
The compressor then drives the gas through a fuel-injection system and produces energy.
Gas injector inlet in a power plant: A fuel-siphon injector (or fuel-splitter) is a small, flexible device that allows a fuel to pass from the engine into the fuel-generator and then back out to the injector, where it can be used to generate energy.
This injector is connected in a series to the gas-injector in a pump.
Fuel-sopho injector In a fuel power plant, the injectors in the fuel turbine are connected
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Friesen Wins Firecracker 50 at Fonda
Fonda, NY — July 3, 2019
For the first time in the history of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco, Fonda Speedway joined the series schedule in 2019.
And what a debut it was on Wednesday night.
After a wild 50-lap roller-coaster of a race, it was Sprakers, N.Y.'s, Stewart Friesen grabbing the win and the $10,700 in the inaugural Fuccillo Automotive Group 'Firecracker 50' presented by Teo-Pro Car at the Track of Champions.
Friesen needed every one of the race's 50 laps to get the job done before the largest crowd in Short Track Super Series history.
After blowing a right-rear tire with 19 laps to go, Friesen roared back to beat Matt Sheppard to the line on the final lap to grab the Sunoco checkered flag in Event No. 5 of the Halmar International North Region.
At the drop of the green it was a Friesen leading the way. However, it was Jessica Friesen who grabbed the lead from her front-row starting position in the early going.
After a yellow on lap five for Larry Wight, who made his STSS debut Wednesday night, Jessica Friesen began to show the field, and the crowd, she was there to win.
Friesen pulled away from Rocky Warner and Erick Rudolph before catching lap traffic. Meanwhile, Stewart Friesen had climbed from his eighth starting position, and got to second.
Stewart would eventually make the move past his wife, Jessica, to take the lead on lap 23. However, on lap 31 the entire race flipped on its ear.
The yellow flag came out with Jessica slowing due to engine issues off of turn two, while nearly simultaneously, Stewart blew a right-rear tire in turns three and four.
All of a sudden, Waterloo, N.Y.'s, Matt Sheppard would inherit the lead after stealthily climbing from his seventh starting position to third. However, on the restart, Rudolph, of Ransomville, N.Y., jumped to the outside and drive around Sheppard for the lead.
It appeared his lead would be short lived with Sheppard applying the pressure, going high and low, searching for a lane. Meanwhile, Friesen had quickly gone from the back of the pack, to the sixth position after slicing through the field.
After a yellow on lap 37, Sheppard took advantage of the restart, taking the lead and pulling away from Rudolph. After a couple of laps, it became apparent, Sheppard's biggest competition was a blue and black number 44 machine powered by a 360 small-block engine.
Friesen had gotten to the runner-up spot with eight laps to go, but it appeared he would run out of time. That was until Sheppard caught the tail of the field with three laps to go. Friesen closed fast and was on Sheppard's bumper at the white flag.
Setting up a last lap for the ages, Sheppard left the top open in turns three and four, and it was all Friesen needed. Side-by-side, door-to-door, sparks flying and a roaring crowd, it was Friesen edging Sheppard for the win.
"I thought we were gonna drive away when we got the lead, but Stew's just so fast here," Sheppard said afterward.
"This is just awesome," was the most Friesen could muster in Victory Lane following the win in front of a vocal crowd.
Rudolph hung on for a podium finish in third. Middletown, N.Y.'s, Anthony Perrego would drive the Graham Racing No. 18 machine to a fourth-place finish. Track regular and four-time Fonda winner Rocky Warner of Gloversville, N.Y., rounded out the top five.
Andy Bachetti of Sheffield, Mass., recorded a sixth-place result. Phoenix, N.Y.'s Larry Wight came back for seventh after his lap-five flat tire. The "Corporate Jet" Brett Hearn of Sussex, N.J., grabbed an eighth-place finish. Mat Williamson of St. Catharine's, Ont., finished ninth and Johnstown, N.Y.'s Craig Hanson got his second consecutive STSS 10th-place finish.
$100 Rob Sherlock Roofing heat winners were Mike Gular, Rudolph, Perrego and Friesen with 39 Modifieds in attendance. Larry Wight topped the consolation.
Tim Hartman Jr. of Niskayuna, N.Y., took home $2,000 as the winner of the 25-lap STSS Crate 602 Sportsman main event. Hartman, the current point leader at Fonda and in the STSS Crate 602 Sportsman North Region, started third and took the lead on lap seven from pole starter Adam McAuliffe.
Brian Calabrese, Adam McAuliffe, Mark Mortensen and Chad Edwards put on the most entertaining battle of the night, battling back-and-forth for the second and third positions.
When the checkered flew, it was Calabrese grabbing the runner-up spot and McAuliffe would round out the podium finishers. Edwards and Mortensen completed the front five.
Hartman won for the second time this season with the STSS. He was a Memorial Day weekend victor at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Center Lisle, N.Y., to kick off the North Region.
FONDA FINDS: The stout 39-car STSS Modified field was joined by 35 Crate 602 Sportsman on hand. The spacious grandstand area was filled to near capacity with a huge crowd on hand….
John Lakata designed a custom, unique trophy for the STSS winner that encompassed the freedom theme and the historic Fonda covered grandstand….
Andy Bachetti has earned top-10 finishes in all of the Halmar International North Region events run this season….
The family of late race fan Mike Cole were prominent during the evening and offered the command of 'Gentlemen, Start Your Engines' before the main….
The night's program was filmed with multiple camera angles for national MAV-TV broadcast in September….
Racing resumes for the STSS on Tuesday, July 9 with the 'Battle of the Bullring 7' at Accord (N.Y.) Speedway featuring the Halmar International North Region Modifieds, Crate 602 Sportsman North Region and Four Cylinders.
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Ledger Investing hires Brad Fischtrom from AIG as Chief Operating Officer
Ledger Investing, an insurance technology (insurtech) and insurance-linked securities (ILS) venture-backed start-up, has made a key hire in taking AIG's Chief Risk Officer for North America General Insurance, Brad Fischtrom as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Ledger Investing launched in 2016 with a goal to create a business-to-business marketplace for the securitisation of insurance risk, leveraging analytics and technology to enable greater transparency and understanding of risk and capital flows, to make a diverse range of risks more appealing to capital market investors.
The start-up welcomed Samir Shah, the ex-Head of Insurance Capital Markets at AIG, as its Chairman and CEO later that year and raised $5 million of seed funding in 2017 as it began its mission to enhance the way insurance and reinsurance companies fund their risks, using securitisation and technology.
Ledger Investing's first transaction was an innovative direct securitization of a portfolio of non-standard passenger auto insurance, between an MGA and the AIG-owned insurance-linked securities (ILS) fund manager AlphaCat in early 2019.
Now, the start-up has made an important hire as it looks to leverage its technology platform to enable insurance and reinsurance companies to recognise capital efficiencies across portfolios of insurance risks, while delivering diversifying, stable returns for institutional investors that back the portfolios.
Brad Fischtrom spent 10 years with insurance giant AIG, focusing on enterprise risk management (ERM) and working his way up through the organisation to become Chief Risk Officer, North America General Insurance.
Prior to joining AIG, Fischtrom spent almost 3 years at Towers Watson, in a role again focused on ERM, before which he worked at Aon for 4 years, broking and managing books of business from across the insurance spectrum.
At Ledger Investing, as COO, Fischtrom will be tasked with leading the expansion of the start-ups operations, as it follows its mission to expand the ILS asset class through the use of technology, securitization and analytics.
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Made in Tokyo: Architecture and Living 1964/2020
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Unemployment continues to fall in January 2018
In January 2018, almost 8.7 million people in the Netherlands were in paid employment. The employed labour force (15 to 74-year-olds) has increased by 15 thousand on average in each of the past three months, according to figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Over 4.2 million people did not have paid work for a variety of reasons. Among these people, 380 thousand indicated they had been looking for work recently and were also immediately available; they make up the unemployed labour force in the definition of the International Labour Organization (ILO). Over the past three months, their number has decreased by an average 8 thousand per month.
The other group without work, nearly 3.9 million people, had not been looking and/or been immediately available for work recently. Their number has remained unchanged, according to CBS figures. The Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) recorded a small increase in the number of unemployment (WW) benefits to a total of 335 thousand in January.
Unemployment rate (ILO definition) down to 4.2 percent
In order to enable comparison of cyclical developments in the labour market between countries, the unemployment indicator of the International Labour Organization (ILO) is often taken as a measure. According to this indicator, the 'unemployed' includes all 15 to 74-year-olds who do not have paid work but who are actively looking and immediately available for paid work. There were 380 thousand unemployed in January, equivalent to 4.2 percent of the labour force. This stood at 4.4 percent one month previously.
The unemployment rate does not include all unemployed people who are willing to work. People who do want to work but who have not sought work and/or have been available recently for any particular reason, do not count towards ILO's unemployment definition. By the same token, part-time workers who want to work more hours are not considered to be unemployed. CBS describes these groups on a quarterly basis, aside from quarterly reporting on the number of hours worked by people in paid employment. Monthly figures on people in paid employment (the active labour force) include all people in work, regardless of the number of hours worked.
Show datatableUnemployment indicator (ILO) and unemployment benefits, seasonally adjusted
Unemployment indicator (ILO) and unemployment benefits, seasonally adjusted
Unemployment indicator (ILO)
(15-74 yrs, seasonally adjusted) (x 1,000)
Unemployment benefits (15 yrs to pension entitlement age) (x 1,000)
Source: CBS, UWV
UWV: Slightly more WW benefits than in December 2017
In January 2018, the number of current WW benefits increased by 5 thousand (+1.5 percent) relative to December 2017, ending at 335 thousand benefits. The increase is related to seasonal influences and is sharpest in agriculture and fisheries, in construction and at temporary employment agencies. Year-on-year, on the other hand, there was an above-average decline in the number of current unemployment benefits at temporary employment agencies and in construction in 2017. The number of WW benefits among women remained virtually unchanged after December, versus an increase in benefits among the male labour force. This can be explained by the fact that men are relatively often employed in seasonally sensitive sectors of industry.
UWV: Sharp drop in WW benefits year-on-year in technical occupations
Relative to twelve months previously, the number of WW benefits declined by 20 percent in January. The sharpest decline was seen in technical occupations as well as in transportation and logistics. The most substantial drop was seen in technical occupations at -38.9 percent.
Youth unemployment below pre-crisis level
Unemployment was at a peak in February 2014: 7.9 percent. Since then, it has declined almost continually. In January, the unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent, still slightly above the pre-crisis level of 3.6 percent in November 2008. However, youth unemployment is now at a lower level than before the economic crisis; last month, it stood at 7.4 percent of the labour force against 8.5 percent in November 2008. A decrease is mainly seen among the unemployed youth who are no longer in education: 5.8 percent of this group were unemployed in Q4 2017 versus 7.6 percent in Q4 2008.
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Unemployment rate (ILO)
November 2008 (%)
February 2014 (%)
January 2018 (%)
Unused labour potential
Every month, CBS publishes figures on the size of the employed and unemployed labour force, as well as the group not included in the labour force (ILO definition). However, the unemployed labour force does not include all unused labour potential; other groups form part of the unused labour potential, aside from the unemployed according to the ILO indicator. The size and composition of these groups are reported on every quarter. The overall picture described below is therefore based on the latest quarterly figures (Q3 2017). Developments in total unused labour potential are closely linked with developments in unemployment according to the ILO definition.
Almost 8.7 million employed in Q4 2017
In Q4 2017, almost 8.7 million out of the 12.9 million people aged 15 to 74 years were in paid employment, while 391 thousand were unemployed (ILO unemployment indicator, not seasonally adjusted). These included 138 thousand who had been looking for work for twelve months or more. Almost two in three long-term unemployed were at least 45 years old. Those in employment and the unemployed together comprise the Dutch labour force.
Unused labour potential does not only comprise people without work. Among the 4.2 million people working part-time, 420 thousand were seeking more working hours in Q4, who were also immediately available for more work. In Q4 2017, total unused labour potential stood at over 1.2 million, versus close to 1.4 million one year previously.
Every month, CBS publishes figures on the labour force in accordance with international guidelines. The corresponding indicators, i.e. the employed and unemployed labour force, are used around the world to describe cyclical developments on the labour market. Monthly figures are essential in this respect. In addition, UWV issues its own monthly figures on unemployment benefits; however, these do not correspond with the indicators on the labour force.
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package org.apache.cassandra.audit;

import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Set;

import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableSet;
import org.apache.commons.lang3.StringUtils;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

public class AuditLogFilter
{
    private static final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(AuditLogFilter.class);

    private static ImmutableSet<String> EMPTY_FILTERS = ImmutableSet.of();

    private final ImmutableSet<String> excludedKeyspaces;
    private final ImmutableSet<String> includedKeyspaces;
    private final ImmutableSet<String> excludedCategories;
    private final ImmutableSet<String> includedCategories;
    private final ImmutableSet<String> includedUsers;
    private final ImmutableSet<String> excludedUsers;

    private AuditLogFilter(ImmutableSet<String> excludedKeyspaces, ImmutableSet<String> includedKeyspaces, ImmutableSet<String> excludedCategories, ImmutableSet<String> includedCategories, ImmutableSet<String> excludedUsers, ImmutableSet<String> includedUsers)
    {
        this.excludedKeyspaces = excludedKeyspaces;
        this.includedKeyspaces = includedKeyspaces;
        this.excludedCategories = excludedCategories;
        this.includedCategories = includedCategories;
        this.includedUsers = includedUsers;
        this.excludedUsers = excludedUsers;
    }

    /**
     * (Re-)Loads filters from config. Called during startup as well as JMX invocations.
     */
    public static AuditLogFilter create(AuditLogOptions auditLogOptions)
    {
        logger.trace("Loading AuditLog filters");

        IncludeExcludeHolder keyspaces = loadInputSets(auditLogOptions.included_keyspaces, auditLogOptions.excluded_keyspaces);
        IncludeExcludeHolder categories = loadInputSets(auditLogOptions.included_categories, auditLogOptions.excluded_categories);
        IncludeExcludeHolder users = loadInputSets(auditLogOptions.included_users, auditLogOptions.excluded_users);

        return new AuditLogFilter(keyspaces.excludedSet, keyspaces.includedSet,
                                  categories.excludedSet, categories.includedSet,
                                  users.excludedSet, users.includedSet);
    }

    /**
     * Constructs mutually exclusive sets of included and excluded data. When there is a conflict,
     * the entry is put into the excluded set (and removed fron the included).
     */
    private static IncludeExcludeHolder loadInputSets(String includedInput, String excludedInput)
    {
        final ImmutableSet<String> excludedSet;
        if (StringUtils.isEmpty(excludedInput))
        {
            excludedSet = EMPTY_FILTERS;
        }
        else
        {
            String[] excludes = excludedInput.split(",");
            ImmutableSet.Builder<String> builder = ImmutableSet.builderWithExpectedSize(excludes.length);
            for (String exclude : excludes)
            {
                if (!exclude.isEmpty())
                {
                    builder.add(exclude);
                }
            }
            excludedSet = builder.build();
        }

        final ImmutableSet<String> includedSet;
        if (StringUtils.isEmpty(includedInput))
        {
            includedSet = EMPTY_FILTERS;
        }
        else
        {
            String[] includes = includedInput.split(",");
            ImmutableSet.Builder<String> builder = ImmutableSet.builderWithExpectedSize(includes.length);
            for (String include : includes)
            {
                //Ensure both included and excluded sets are mutually exclusive
                if (!include.isEmpty() && !excludedSet.contains(include))
                {
                    builder.add(include);
                }
            }
            includedSet = builder.build();
        }

        return new IncludeExcludeHolder(includedSet, excludedSet);
    }

    /**
     * Simple struct to hold inclusion/exclusion sets.
     */
    private static class IncludeExcludeHolder
    {
        private final ImmutableSet<String> includedSet;
        private final ImmutableSet<String> excludedSet;

        private IncludeExcludeHolder(ImmutableSet<String> includedSet, ImmutableSet<String> excludedSet)
        {
            this.includedSet = includedSet;
            this.excludedSet = excludedSet;
        }
    }

    /**
     * Checks whether a give AuditLog Entry is filtered or not
     *
     * @param auditLogEntry AuditLogEntry to verify
     * @return true if it is filtered, false otherwise
     */
    boolean isFiltered(AuditLogEntry auditLogEntry)
    {
        return isFiltered(auditLogEntry.getKeyspace(), includedKeyspaces, excludedKeyspaces)
               || isFiltered(auditLogEntry.getType().getCategory().toString(), includedCategories, excludedCategories)
               || isFiltered(auditLogEntry.getUser(), includedUsers, excludedUsers);
    }

    /**
     * Checks whether given input is being filtered or not.
     * If excludeSet does not contain any items, by default nothing is excluded (unless there are
     * entries in the includeSet).
     * If includeSet does not contain any items, by default everything is included
     * If an input is part of both includeSet and excludeSet, excludeSet takes the priority over includeSet
     *
     * @param input      Input to be checked for filtereing based on includeSet and excludeSet
     * @param includeSet Include filtering set
     * @param excludeSet Exclude filtering set
     * @return true if the input is filtered, false when the input is not filtered
     */
    static boolean isFiltered(String input, Set<String> includeSet, Set<String> excludeSet)
    {
        if (!excludeSet.isEmpty() && excludeSet.contains(input))
            return true;

        return !(includeSet.isEmpty() || includeSet.contains(input));
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Sinai - Looking north along Egypt-Israel border north of Eilat. Photo by Wilson44691, Wikipedia Commons.
Nine policemen and one civilian were killed in two separate attacks on security checkpoints in north Sinai on Monday, interior ministry said.
The ministry of interior said in a statement that 20 militants tried to storm in al-Matafi checkpoint in al-Arish using rocket-propelled grenades and a car bomb.
Security forces however were able to detonate the bomb before the car reached the checkpoint, killing five militants and injuring three others.
"Security also dismantled explosive devices that have been implanted at the checkpoint," the statement read.
The attack left seven policemen and one civilian killed. Six policemen and six civilians were also injured in the attack and were transferred to a hospital for treatment.
The interior ministry added that another terrorist group attempted to carry out an attack at el-Masaeid checkpoint in al-Arish and fired at security who managed to force them to flee. A police conscript was killed during the attack.
Security forces are combing the area in search of the assailants. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
In November, Daesh claimed responsibility for an attack on an Egyptian military checkpoint in northern Sinai that killed 12 soldiers.
Following the ouster of former president Mohamed Mursi, who hailed from the Muslim Brotherhood, the Sinai Peninsula has become a restive area with a number of attacks targeting security personnel, police officer, as well as high-ranking judges.


The Democrat presidential hopefuls are coming out with their pop guns roaring with both barrels. However, they are attempting to rationalize their irrational policies by saying they want to start a "national conversation".
Seriously?? A conversation implies input from differing opinions. Since when has a Democrat EVER conceded to that idea??
They are spewing the idea that the Electoral College has to go in favor of strictly a nationwide popular vote. Wait a minute, if you get rid of the Electoral College, then all the States would give up their voice and only California and New York would choose our President every 4 years. The Dems shut down that conversation by saying the opposition wants to suppress voters. Dumb.
The Democrats want to lower the voting age to 16. Wait a minute, they also want to raise the age to purchase tobacco and vaping apparatus to 21 because they are too young to make such decisions for themselves. Again, I am accused of suppressing voters, there by shutting down the conversation. Nonsense.
The Democrats want to raise the number of seat in the Supreme Court to 15 or more and list it up with activist liberal judges that would legislate from the Bench. Wait a minute, that would circumvent Congress and would be unconstitutional. They say that the Supreme Court decides what is Constitutional, not me. Conversation stops. Totalitarian.
The Democrats want the borders open and allow illegal the right to Social Security benefits. Wait a minute, they have no right to be here let alone draw benefits from a program to which they have not contributed. The Democrats argue that I am just a hateful racist who has no compassion. Again, shutting down the conversation. Nothing less than stupid.
The Democrats want abortion legal not only through the third trimester, but even after the infant is born alive. Wait a minute, how can that not be infantacide, down right cold blooded murder? Nope, that conversation isn't allowed either. I just want to make decisions about women's "health care" issues. This conversation must be shut down. Horrendous.
These are just a few of the discussions the Democrats refuse to discuss if the thoughts are different from their own. The Democrat Party has no room for a "national conversation" about anything. Their sole desire is for power, and that power is over every aspect of our lives.
Our Founding Fathers knew what they were doing. Let's not throw it all away by voting for socialist Democrats. Freedom isn't free. With freedom comes responsibility. The Democrats will attempt to supersede all your responsibilities and let the government take over. They will also attempt to shut down any opposition to their point of view.


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2020 Porsche 911 Carrera Review: Better In Almost Literally Every Way
April 25, 2019 Cars By Nick Caruso Photo by Eric Adams & Porsche
The iconic Porsche 911, first introduced in 1963 for the 1964 model year, is entering its eighth generation. Few cars have achieved the kind of longevity and renown that the 911 has (the Ford Mustang, almost exactly the same age as the 911, is another). Throughout its long life, the 911 has served as the objective Platonic ideal of a sports car. In addition to its impressive lifespan, the 911 has enjoyed a practically linear progression through time: the last near-six decades have seen its size growing, technology complicating, power increasing, performance capabilities expanding and price swelling with each evolution. The whole time, its very general shape has stayed familiar, thanks partially to its unique, rear-engined configuration.
This eighth generation (referred to by Porschephiles as the 992) extends that progress. It is bigger in many dimensions, wonderfully powerful and strikingly fast – indeed, faster than its predecessor by a longshot. There are, famously, many iterations of every 911 generation (Cabriolet, GTS, Turbo…) that span various spectra of performance and price and exclusivity. "Carrera" models are traditionally found at the low end of both; that is, these are 'base' models. The first new 911s available will be the Carrera S (rear-wheel-drive) and Carrera 4S (four-wheel-drive).
Buy Now: $113,300
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The Good: This, folks, is a Porsche 911. If ever in the 911's terminaly-expanding history a new generation was revealed to be an anything but a vast improvement over the last and a shoo-in for "king of the sports car" crown, I'm convinced the Earth's core might stop spinning and Armageddon would be upon us. It is considered the benchmark for a reason: the Porsche 911 is engineered to be the best, most archetypal desire-machine available. It is not possible that the Porsche 911 can be anything but a truly remarkable car. So it is written.
The 2020 911 is an objective improvement in nearly every measurable way. It is more powerful, faster, handles better, keeps occupants safer, has more advanced technology, and is even more eco-friendly than its predecessors. It features a next-generation engine with all manner of trick tech to make it run better, better, better. The dual-clutch transmission is all-new, now with an added gear. The seats are all-new, lower and grip passengers better. It is longer and "a great deal wider." Its track is now more substantial and grippier. There is a new brake system, a more direct steering ratio, a more aluminum-intensive body. Its active aerodynamics do more; driver assistance systems are standard.
Who It's For: Wealthy enthusiasts who want the best right out of the box. German car devotees who want a heavy dose of a grand tourer with their sports cars.
Watch Out For: The most basic configuration of the 2020 911 Carrera 2 (C2) will start at $113,300 without a single option added. (The current-gen C2 starts at $105,100.) As Porsche options are infamously costly, it will be easy to eclipse that MSRP by a fair margin (some C2 models available for us to drive featured sticker prices tens of thousands of dollars higher). 911 purists will take issue with some styling cues; namely, that the body is, visually – necessarily – larger than ever. Purists should also note that in Porsche press materials, the word "digital" appeared four times in the first four short paragraphs. An unapologetically, unmistakably modern 911, this is a decidedly non-analog car.
• The Aston Martin Vantage ($149,995) is a new contender in the 911's orbit, aimed squarely at the German's customer base, only with a bit more spunk.
• Mercedes-AMG GT R ($159,350) is grand tourer DNA shot through with something evil.
• The McLaren 570 S (~$200,000) is a much more pure take on the sports car theme – a no-frills British beast.
Review: I am conflicted about the new 911, which is an objectively incredible car. 95 percent of me – the reasonable, logical, fair portion – knows it is god damn incredible. The other five percent – that's the pouty, obstinate (read: "purist") part – takes issue with how little the new car moves me emotionally. I'll get to those latter opinions later; first, objectivity.
Photo: Porsche
I'm not a great racing driver. I have above average natural driving instincts in terms of car control and mechanical confidence, and I understand racing lines and apexes and weight transfer, but I will not win a race against anyone who's applied themselves to the art. A large portion of our time with the new 911 was spent on the Circuit Ricardo Tormo track outside of Valencia, Spain, where we performed a series of lead-follow laps behind a professional driver going about 7/10ths (…maybe?) in a current-gen GT3 RS. I kept up. As in, "I had never driven the new 911, got in, started it, steered onto the track and put the hammer down" kept up. I barely had to think. The 911 made hard driving easy in a way that seemed to scoff at me: "I can do so much more, loser." I could have pushed every bit of my skill to the edge and then some and the car would have still been light years ahead of me.
The new eight-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic (a seven-speed manual is coming… soon), which adds a gear over the last-gen unit and features new ratios in every gear, especially in Sport Plus mode cracks through up- and downshifts like the Large Hadron Collider fires particles. (Fast.) Moreover, I literally didn't have enough track to accelerate with the car's full force. At 443 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, the new 911 C2 S and Carrera 4 (C4) S have 23 horsepower and 22 lb-ft on the outgoing model. That, plus many, many other huge upgrades, are enough to shuttle both the C2 and C4 from 0-60 mph 0.4 seconds faster than their predecessors. That's… an insane improvement. It's the difference between a Ferrari 488 and a Bugatti Chiron.
The rear-mounted 3.0-liter boxer-six engine that powers Porsche's 911 has been made stronger and smarter. It features larger turbochargers (they are now mirrored units, rather than identical) with electric wastegate valves that make boost pressure and, consequently, power delivery, much smoother and more exact. I don't recall a turbo-lag sensation haunting my drives on the track and public roads – only a steady pulse of power when I demanded it. In addition, the engine now features a new charge air cooling system, piezo injectors (faster, more precise and more communicative with computer systems) and increased compression.
Front and rear drive axles feature different widths in the new car and tire configuration is mixed. All 911s will now feature a rear axle width more in line with the previous-generation C4's hips, those "wide body" rear ends, which translates to more stability. A new braking system, featuring larger discs (330 to 350 millimeters) and a shortened pedal ratio (a pedal that's 300 grams lighter than before, mind you) brings things to a stop. Add to all that a steering ratio that is up to "around 11 percent more direct," optional rear-axle steering, a more rigid body that features only 30 percent steel (largely in favor of aluminum) and adaptive aerodynamics in both the front fascia and the wider, multi-position rear spoiler, and you've got a stable, slippery, downforce machine that'll tackle turns like a champ.
Porsche is particularly proud of all the screens in the new 911's interior – as mentioned, this is a very digital car. A new 10.9-inch touchscreen is planted smack in the center of the dash and behind the steering wheel on either side of the central analog tachometer lie floating displays that feature configurable functions, including a confusingly small night vision system. In terms of other helpful tech, driver assistance systems like collision warning and brake assist are standard and other tech like adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist are available.
Seats are all new as well. They are slightly lower (five millimeters), slightly lighter (three kilograms) and feature thinner cushions. Rear seats, for your obliviously lucky children and/or expensive briefcase, feature a 20 millimeter-higher seat and wider cushion.
What I see as most controversial in the new 911's overall presence is its look, both inside and out. The following, be warned, are the subjective ravings of a self-proclaimed purist who couldn't afford a 911 if he auctioned, well… everything he could. Still, I had trouble inside the 911, where the dashboard stretches horizontally from one side to the other, harking back to the original, decades-old 911. That's a nice retro nod, much like Lincoln has done in its recent cars like the Navigator. But in the Navigator, the visual homage manages to feel special, or 'progressively nostalgic,' shall we say. Here, combined with very, very clean and texture-free surfaces, the retro shape feels sort of generic. Especially set against the multiple flat digital displays, there just isn't much visual interest in the cabin. In a now vintage 911 that would work, since those cabins are small, but here it feels too airy – somewhere between luxuriously cosseting and anxiously expansive. Granted, I spent my time in cars with entirely black interiors, but if I'm honest, I was a little bored. The 911 has begun to sprinkle grand tourer DNA into its lineage; its interior should feel like an expensive, special experience.
The exterior isn't boring at all. I find it kinetic and muscular to behold, but it's so vastly different from the lithe, almost delicate 911s of yore that I find it distracting, especially in the rear. Its bulkiness is actually necessary – as regulations demand more safety and emissions standards and the like, equipment below a car's body and the body itself have become literally larger. Cars have to fit 'safe' stuff now. Cars like the new 911 also have to fit all the rad-as-hell tech mentioned above so that idiots like me can race around Spanish tracks. But I can't reason away that I think the new 911's rear looks like an Audi R8 roid-raging out on HGH. Its tailpipes stick through the rear fascia and there's so much vertical space and it's just a big chunky butt. To me, the 911 has begun to look like a Panamera. (Wasn't it supposed to be the other way around?) I will say, though, that vertical third brake light is sexy as hell.
Anyhow, feel free to email me with dissenting (or supportive…?) opinions.
Verdict: It's a little difficult to believe I just drove the new Porsche 911 around a race track in eastern Spain. This car represents monumental history to nerds like me. And like any history worth its salt, it's progressed, and aggressively so. I've driven fantastic iterations of the previous 911, in which I did things on mountain roads I hope my mother never hears of. It's a proper wicked car. This new generation, despite my whiny objections to its looks, is better in almost literally every way imaginable, and by a wide margin all around. This remains the car that car guys want. Subsequent variations – GTS, "Turbo" and RS models – will undoubtedly be so sublime they'll shred reality. And, for that matter, keep armchair purists pleasantly miffed.
• "An overarching theme of latter-day 911s is the continual expansion of their dynamic range. The latest version of Porsche's PASM active dampers, now with infinitely adjustable valving, continue to push the 911's chassis in opposite directions simultaneously: more comfort and better high-performance grip. The optional PASM Sport setup, which the test car had, adds higher spring rates, stiffer damper tune, and a 10-millimeters-lower ride height. " — Mike Spinelli, The Drive
• "Negotiate the Porsche's odd, spring-loaded door handle and slide behind the wheel for an experience that feels quintessentially 911. Five gauges stare back at you from the low seating position, but 80 percent of them are digital – the center-mounted tachometer is real (and real pretty), but it's flanked by two 5.0-inch displays that feature the additional gauges." — Brandon Turkus, Motor1
• "Even a brief taste of the new 911 made us confident that we'll be able to swallow and enjoy what Porsche has sprinkled into a car that we didn't think needed changing. Like your palate, 911s evolve." — Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver
2020 Porsche 911 Key Specs
Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six
Powertrain: eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, two-wheel-drive (C2 S); four-wheel-drive (C4 S)
Torque: 390 lb-ft
0-60: 3.3 seconds; 3.2 seconds
Top Speed: 191; 190
Curb Weight: 3382 pounds; 3487 pounds
Base MSRP: $113,300
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Reform Party chief Kenneth Jeyaretnam launches new charity for poverty relief in S'pore
by Aldgra F.
in Community, Current Affairs, Politics, Uncategorized
Photo source: Kenneth Jeyaretnam's blog post
Reform Party chief and blogger Kenneth Jeyaretnam announced on Tuesday (5 January) that a new charity, the J B Jeyaretnam Foundation, is set to be launched today for the relief of poverty in Singapore.
In his blog, Mr Jeyaretnam said that the foundation was launched in honour of the late Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam's birthday, the first opposition politician to be elected in Parliament in 1965.
The late J B Jeyaretnam, who once led The Workers' Party, was born on 5 January 1926. He passed away on 30 September 2008 due to heart failure.
"Though he can no longer be with us his legacy lives on to be preserved for future generations," said Mr Jeyaretnam, who is one of the late J B Jeyaretnam's sons.
He added that the foundation focuses on "the pockets of poverty amongst marginalized groups that were dear to JBJ's heart".
"Some of you may know that we held a dinner to raise funds for this project a couple of years ago," said the politician.
Mr Jeyaretnam also noted that human rights lawyer M Ravi has agreed to take up the legal work for setting up the J B Jeyaretnam Foundation "at a generously reduced rate".
"We are delighted that JBJ's protégé, M Ravi, has kindly agreed to do the legal work for setting up the charity at a generously reduced rate, to match the funds we have already raised. Therefore we will not be requesting donations at this stage," he stated.
For those who have more enquiries or future donations on the charity are encouraged to contact via WhatsApp +65 91064376 or send an email to [email protected].
This post is also available in: 简体中文 (Chinese (Simplified))
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"If I want to knock a story off the front page, I just change my hairstyle. "
"I believe that the rights of women and girls is the unfinished business of the 21st century. "
"You don't walk away if you love someone. You help the person. "
"The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they're not. "
"Voting is the most precious right of every citizen, and we have a moral obligation to ensure the integrity of our voting process. "
"I'm undaunted in my quest to amuse myself by constantly changing my hair. "


You may begin to experience unusual body aches and pains all over or in particular areas; soreness in joints, muscles and bones for no apparent reason, and not due to physical exercise or fatigue.
There is a lot going on within your physical body. During the ascension process we become 'lighter' on an energetic level and this has a direct affect on our body. You may experience aches and pains in any part of your body, or a general overall feeling or achiness or discomfort; joint, bone, and muscle soreness, stiffness, pressure, heat, tingles, throbbing, or cramping can sometimes occur out of the blue, and not necessarily having any physical related cause. Sometimes these symptoms can be accompanied by a feeling of heaviness or denseness and fatigue.
The aches and pains that you experience in various parts of your physical body may come and go and vary in intensity. The aches and pains this ascension symptom are primarily caused by energy that is stuck within the body, or a build up of toxicity within the system. The karmic cleansing and clearing of old energies may place a strain on the physical body. But this cleansing is necessary for the body to detoxify itself naturally.
At various stages during the ascension process, new energy downloaded into the body. These 'energy upgrades' to your body may be intense, and if the individual receives or takes in to much of the energy at once, or is prepared or able to process this energy correctly, then aches and pain may be felt as a result. Cramping, fatigue and other physical body symptoms may be due to this incoming energy as well. These higher vibrational energies can often stimulate and excite the various parts of the body--both internal and external--often causing it to heat up or become inflamed. These incoming energies are also helping to accelerate the ascension process itself.
At more advanced stages of the ascension process, the body is being filled with more light and more intense energies. But before these new energies can come in, the old energy has to be cleared or transmuted.
This clearing or cleansing process involves dealing with old emotional issues and mental blocks that may be causing negative or stagnant energy within the various energy bodies; energy disturbances on these levels will eventually manifest down to the physical level and have an effect on the physical body, often this is also the cause of these various aches, pains and other physical discomforts.
Negative memories, thoughts, and un-dealt with or repressed are things that can disrupt the healthy flow of energy within your body, which can often manifest as these physical body aches and pains, joint and muscle cramping or stiffness, arthritic-like pains, burning sensations, circulation issues, and even body fatigue or a feeling of heaviness. Replacing negative thinking with positive thinking will make a profound difference in your life if practiced regularly, and some of these physical aches and pains may begin to disappear. Also, dealing with any repressed emotions, unresolved feelings, and releasing attachments to negative people or situations, painful past memories and resentments will also clear the body of toxic energies and remove blockages within the energy bodies.
When there is dis-harmony or blocks within the energy bodies or physical body, then new energies (chi, life force, prana, etc) can not enter it efficiently or the benefits are severely limited. Stagnant or negative energies within the body create problems in the various area in which they are located, or can cause general aches and pains and fatigue.
Exercise, yoga, tai chi, walking, swimming, --just getting up and moving your body!--can help ease the aches, pains, stiffness or tension. Stretching is also important for the obvious reason that a lot of stiffness and aches are due to lack of movement and blood circulation.
Relief can of course be found in traditional solutions like a hot bath with Epsom salt, massage or just plain and simple relaxation! Deep focused Breathing or observing the natural rhythm of the breath can help quiet your mind and relax your body, Breathwork in general can ease most of the ascension symptoms in general. Breath deeply inward through the nose, expanding your stomach/abdomen area outward as you do so, and bring the breath upward, filling your lungs deeply with oxygen, and then slowly and deliberately exhale the breath out your mouth. Relax your body as you do this, and continue focusing on each inward and outward breath for as long as you would like. During each inhalation, you are drawing in the breath/chi/prana and breathing it down into your stomach (solar plexus) and filling your body with the light and life force energy.
Intentional Breathing draws in more life force energy (chi, prana, etc) into the body, and as it circulates, you can use visualization techniques to help clear out the toxic or stale energy in your body, replacing it with clear, pure and revitalizing energy. Meditation on a regular basis will also reduce overall stress or anxiety in the body that may be contributing to any physical discomforts. Various alternative therapies or energy healings can also assist, e.g., acupressure, reiki, acupuncture, etc.,).
These energetic upgrades within the body involve pressure, expansion, acceleration, and growth. It's natural that your physical body--right on down to you fingers and toes--might be effected by the actual on-going biological physical changes that are happening, and from time to time feel the sporadic bursts of energy and energetic activity during the ascension process. Your physical body is changing, but don't worry--it's a good thing!
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