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Q: Evaluating covariance terms for variance of residual in simple linear regression I am trying to work through calculating the variance of a residual for simple linear regression not using vectors or matrices. I am having trouble with calculating two different covariance expressions that prevent me from getting the correct answer:
\begin{align}
\operatorname{Var}(y_i - \hat{y_i}) = \sigma^2 \Big(1 - \frac{1}{n} - \frac{(x_i - \bar{x})^2}{S_{xx}} \Big)
\end{align}
This is what I have done so far,
\begin{align}
\operatorname{Var}(y_i - \hat{y_i}) &= \operatorname{Var}(\beta_1 x_i + \beta_0 + \epsilon_i - \hat{\beta_1}x_i - \hat{\beta_0})\\
&= \operatorname{Var}(x_i(\beta_1 - \hat{\beta_1}) + (\beta_0 - \hat{\beta_0}) + \epsilon_i)
\end{align}
Since $\operatorname{Var}(X+Y+Z) = \operatorname{Var}(X) + \operatorname{Var}(Y) + \operatorname{Var}(Z) + 2\operatorname{Cov}(X,Y) + 2\operatorname{Cov}(X,Z) + 2\operatorname{Cov}(Y,Z)$, I will evaluate each term. What I have trouble with are the last two covariance expressions. For these two, unless I commit what I think are errors in the calculation, I won't arrive at the textbook answer.
For the first term, $\beta_1$ and $x_i$ are constants and $\hat{\beta_1}$ is a random variable, so
\begin{align*}
\operatorname{Var}(x_i(\beta_1 - \hat{\beta_1})) &= x_i^2 \operatorname{Var}(\hat{\beta_1})\\
&= \frac{x_i^2 \sigma^2}{S_{xx}}
\end{align*}
where $S_{xx} = \sum (x_i - \bar{x})^2$
Next, using the same reasoning,
\begin{align*}
\operatorname{Var}(\beta_0 - \hat{\beta_0}) &= \operatorname{Var}(\hat{\beta_0})\\
&= \sigma^2 \Big( \frac{1}{n}+ \frac{\bar{x}^2}{S_{xx}}\Big)
\end{align*}
Third, by definition,
\begin{align*}
\operatorname{Var}(\epsilon_i) = \sigma^2
\end{align*}
The fourth term is the first of the covariance ones:
\begin{align*}
2\operatorname{Cov}(x_i(\beta_1 - \hat{\beta_1}), \beta_0 - \hat{\beta_0}) &= 2x_i \operatorname{Cov}(\hat{\beta_1}, \hat{\beta_0}) \\
&= -\frac{2x_i \bar{x}\sigma^2}{S_{xx}}
\end{align*}
Now, if I stop here and sum of all the terms I've calculated so far, I will get an expression that equals the variance of $\hat{y_i}$ for a new $x_i$ value also known as a prediction interval:
\begin{align}
\sigma^2 \Big(1 + \frac{1}{n} + \frac{(x_i - \bar{x})^2}{S_{xx}}\Big)
\end{align}
Now is where I have trouble with the last 2 covariance terms:
\begin{align}
2\operatorname{Cov}(x_i (\beta_1 - \hat{\beta_1}), \epsilon_i) &= -2x_i \operatorname{Cov}(\hat{\beta_1}, \epsilon_i)\\
&= -\frac{2x_i}{S_{xx}}\operatorname{Cov}\Big(\sum(x_i - \bar{x})y_i, \epsilon_i\Big)\\
&= -\frac{2x_i}{S_{xx}}\sum (x_i - \bar{x})\operatorname{Cov}(y_i , \epsilon_i)\\
&= -\frac{2x_i}{S_{xx}}\sum (x_i - \bar{x})\sigma^2
\end{align}
I think this expression equals 0 which would not let me get the right answer. The only way is if I ignore the summation so that I get
\begin{align}
&=-\frac{2x_i(x_i - \bar{x})\sigma^2}{S_{xx}}
\end{align}
Likewise for the last term:
\begin{align}
2\operatorname{Cov}(\beta_0 - \hat{\beta_0}, \epsilon_i) &= - 2\operatorname{Cov}(\hat{\beta_0}, \epsilon_i)\\
&= -2\operatorname{Cov}(\bar{y} - \hat{\beta_1}\bar{x}, \epsilon_i)\\
&= -2\operatorname{Cov}\Big(\sum \frac{1}{n}y_i- \bar{x}\frac{\sum(x_i - \bar{x})y_i}{S_{xx}}, \epsilon_i\Big)\\
&= -2\sum \Big(\frac{1}{n} - \frac{\bar{x}(x_i - \bar{x})}{S_{xx}}\Big)\operatorname{Cov}(y_i , \epsilon_i)\\
&= -2\sum \Big(\frac{1}{n} - \frac{\bar{x}(x_i - \bar{x})}{S_{xx}}\Big)\sigma^2\\
&= -\frac{2}{n}\sum\sigma^2 + 2\sigma^2\frac{\sum (x_i - \bar{x})\bar{x}}{S_{xx}}\\
&= -2 \sigma^2 + 0
\end{align}
and the only way I get the correct answer is if this covariance term instead evaluated to $-2\sigma^2/n$.
To recap what I mean:
\begin{align}
\sigma^2 \Big(1 + \frac{1}{n} + \frac{(x_i - \bar{x})^2}{S_{xx}}\Big) \overbrace{-\frac{2x_i(x_i - \bar{x})\sigma^2}{S_{xx}}}^{\operatorname{Cov}(x_i(\beta_1 - \hat{\beta_1}), \epsilon_i)}  \underbrace{- \frac{2\sigma^2}{n}}_{\operatorname{Cov}(\beta_0 - \hat{\beta_0}, \epsilon_i)} = \sigma^2 \Big(1 - \frac{1}{n} - \frac{(x_i - \bar{x})^2}{S_{xx}} \Big)
\end{align}
but my last two covariance terms do not equal those values. Is there some glaring mistake I've done that someone could be so kind as to assist me?

A: After looking at it more, I think I might know where my error is. Looking at just $-2x_i\operatorname{Cov}(\hat{\beta_1}, \epsilon_i)$, I think am forgetting that $\epsilon_i$ refers to just one noise term for some $i$. Rewriting with a summation over $j$ makes this easier to understand:
\begin{align}
-\frac{2x_i}{S_{xx}}\operatorname{Cov}\Big(\sum_j (x_j - \bar{x})y_j, \epsilon_i\Big) &= -\frac{2x_i}{S_{xx}}\sum_j (x_j - \bar{x})\operatorname{Cov}(y_j, \epsilon_i)\\
&= -\frac{2x_i}{S_{xx}}\Big[(x_0 - \bar{x})\operatorname{Cov}(y_0, \epsilon_i)+ \ldots + (x_i - \bar{x})\operatorname{Cov}(y_i, \epsilon_i)+ \ldots + (x_n - \bar{x})\operatorname{Cov}(y_n, \epsilon_i)\Big]\\
&= -\frac{2x_i}{S_{xx}}\Big[0+ \ldots + (x_i - \bar{x})\sigma^2 + \ldots + 0\Big]\\
&= -\frac{2x_i(x_i - \bar{x})\sigma^2}{S_{xx}}
\end{align}
And this is the term that I want. Applying the same thing to the last covariance term also gets me what I want. What I did before was when I pulled out the summation, I grouped in the noise term as part of the expression.

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All around us we are seeing numbers that are massaged to make our economy appear much stronger than it actually is. I believe anyone who is paying attention can easily see that the numbers we are being fed by the powers that be bear little resemblance to what we are seeing with our own eyes in the real economy.
If we were living in the USA that I grew up in we would have a clear picture of the actual 20% unemployment rate (Shadow Government Statistics) rather than the reported 3.9% that the financial game shows tout daily. In the days when there were morals and a real determination to fix our problems the public would be aware of the problem and our representatives would work on a solution. Today, when the morals appear to be a thing of the past, we let the Fed "Print" money- pretend all is ok and keep adding to the national credit card. This postpones any solution and creates far larger problems the farther down this road we go. Whenever I hear an "expert" tout "full employment" I know what they are full of and disregard any opinions that they might have.
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This again is from a lack of morals. It APPEARS there is more demand for these stocks as the buybacks reduce the shares (also makes the earnings per share appear better) and central banks conjur up money to purchase shares that create false demand for the shares where far less would exist without the central bank purchases.
I also don't hear too much of a mention about the carnage taking place in many emerging markets stock and bond markets. It is not unusual to have a crisis in a country or two but as I am writing this there are many countries that are in deep trouble financially like Venezuela, Argentina, Turkey, Iran, Brazil, Indonesia, India and many more. Notice I didn't even bring up Greece, Italy and most other Southern European countries that would likely already be bankrupt if the ECB was not buying up their debt and causing abnormally low (in some cases negative) interest rates. Someone is also buying a load of our treasury notes to keep rates suppressed even though they (rates) appear to be breaking out also.
I have never seen such an intent to deceive as I am seeing now. I see every effort being taken to suppress the price of gold, silver and crypto currencies while every effort is being made to prop up the stock, bond and real estate markets.
The propping only seems to be working here in the USA and many here are unaware of the problems that surround us and that we are likely to be drawn into in the near future.
Anyone who was intent on making a profit would place a limit order to get a certain price. Selling with a market order is ensuring the price will go down rather than getting the best price. Just one sign of many.
In the meantime, it has been reported by King World News that India has been buying gold in record amounts. Russia has sold most of their Treasury notes and have purchased gold for their vaults. It is well documented that China has a massive hoard of gold. Turkey, Iran and others are also purchasing gold.
Banks are purchasing gold and silver- and the price is down???
As Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (former assistant Treasury Secretary) says The only way you can have increasing demand, steady or declining supply and a falling price is- fraud. I agree!
For those of you who can't wrap your arms around what I am saying here and insist on riding this market off of the cliff that I believe is coming I would caution you to at least buy shares of companies that provide the necessities of life. At this time many are nowhere near as overvalued as the hype stocks and will likely be the stocks that not only survive but actually provide real returns as the recovery takes place.
Anyone who follows the main stream news and considers themselves informed I have bad news for you. At best, you are misinformed. I have yet to see anything in the mainstream media about the $21 Trillion that is missing from HUD and the Department of Defense between 1998 and 2015. (Forbes) Or how about the $16 trillion for the banks that was handed out in 2009. (GAO) These examples alone should be proof enough that none of us have any clue what really happens behind Washington and the Fed's closed doors.
The only thing I am sure of is that all of these financial shenanigans will leave us (regular people) with hell to pay for the financial mismanagement that has taken place since 1913 (Fed created) and went into overdrive after 1971 (Nixon takes us off the gold standard and any anchor for the US dollar) and became totally absurd since 2009 and is getting more and more insane daily.
In my opinion, anyone who has not taken steps to prepare for a major disruption is doing a great disservice to themselves and their families.
Have some cash available. Have some metals available if you can afford some. Have extra food, water and medical supplies. Heck, if your area gets hit with a major storm you can use this stuff if I am wrong and there is a way to unwind some $270 trillion in global debt that no one has thought of.
You can't have unlimited growth- which is what we would need for this system to survive- in a world that has limited resources. We will learn that in due time.


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Guns Akimbo is a 2019 action comedy film written and directed by Jason Lei Howden. It stars Daniel Radcliffe, Samara Weaving, Ned Dennehy, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Grant Bowler, Edwin Wright, Rhys Darby, Milo Cawthorne, Richard Knowles, and Mark Rowley.

The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and was released in New Zealand on 5 March 2020 by Madman Entertainment. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic closing theatres worldwide, the film became available digitally on-demand less than three weeks after it was released theatrically.

Plot
In an alternative near future, an underground fight club and a criminal organization known as Skizm has achieved massive popularity by live-streaming real death matches between criminals and psychos. Ordinary computer programmer Miles Lee Harris, who gets his kicks by trolling online trolls, logs into Skizm's forum to insult viewers who turn murder into entertainment. Riktor, the criminal kingpin and psychopath who runs Skizm, breaks into Miles' apartment with his henchmen Dane, Effie, and Fuckface. After being beaten and drugged, Miles wakes up to find guns bloodily bolted into both of his hands. Miles learns that he has been forced to participate in Skizm by being pitted against Nix, the game's deadliest and craziest killer; she wants out but Riktor requires she kill one last opponentMiles.

Nix tracks Miles' phone. He tries to reason with Nix, but she intends to kill him. Miles distracts her and she shoots up his apartment as he falls down the fire escape. After unsuccessfully attempting to recruit help from the police, Miles makes it to the park to meet his artist ex-girlfriend Nova Alexander, who tells Miles that she doesn't want to get back together. When Miles reveals what is happening to him, Nova flees in fright. Nova reports the situation to Detective Degraves. Degraves has his partner Stanton hack Nova's phone so they can track Miles. Miles gets temporary help from a vagrant named Glenjamin. Miles then goes to the office where he works so his friend Hadley can hack the Skizm tracking malware on his phone.

Miles finally gets assertive by angrily pulling his guns after his continually condescending boss Zander insults him. Zander is shot in the head by Nix, who appears and starts shooting up the office. Miles escapes in a stolen car and Nix chases him on a motorbike. Following a face-off where he again fails to reason with Nix, Miles calls Nova but sees Riktor kidnapping her. Miles phones the police and leaves his mobile in a junkyard to provide the location. He then inadvertently interrupts a drug deal between two rival gangs. Nix shows up and starts gunning down thugs while trying to get to Miles. Miles ended up accidentally making his first kill, a gang lord who hunted him down.

The police arrive and arrest Miles. While transporting him, Degraves and Stanton explain their plan to use Miles as bait to lure Nix, who they have been trying to capture for years. Degraves reveals that Nix is his daughter. Nix was driven criminally insane after Riktor took revenge on Degraves for taking down Riktor's gang by blowing up his family's van. Degraves had managed to save Nix, but his wife and son had died. Stanton reveals that he is a mole working for Riktor when he shoots Degraves in the head.

Stanton plays a video message in which Riktor explains that Miles has thirty minutes to kill Nix or else he will kill Nova. Miles recovers his phone from Degraves' body. While coercing a gaming café patron into hacking Nova's phone to retrieve her location, Miles learns the Skizm communities dubbed him 'Guns Akimbo' as he has become the most popular player ever. Miles arrives at Nova's supposed location to find Riktor waiting. Riktor taunts Miles by dumping Hadley's dead body before driving away.

Miles manages to secretly meet with Nix and tells her that Riktor murdered her father and kidnapped his ex-girlfriend. In her rage and desire for revenge, Nix agrees to a plan where they successfully stage a scene for Skizm's broadcast camera drones. She seemingly guns down Miles, who is actually wearing a bulletproof vest that he removed from Degraves. Henchmen recover Miles' body and transport him to Riktor's Skizm hideout. Nix joins Miles as they take down Riktor's henchmen, including Dane and Effie. Nix sacrifices herself by detonating a suicide vest that blows up Fuckface and the rest of Riktor's men so Miles can survive. Riktor executes Stanton while making his way to the rooftop with Nova.

At the rooftop, Riktor keeps shooting Miles, but the latter determinedly charges at Riktor and ultimately throws him off the roof to his death, not before Riktor tells Miles that Skizm has spread worldwide and is becoming a global franchise. After Riktor dies, Miles starts to collapse from massive blood loss while imagining a romantic reunion with Nova. However, Nova actually becomes frightened and goes into shock after seeing what Miles is turning into.

Some time later, Miles is scarred from his injuries, and while sitting in his car, he opens a file. He discovers a comic book written by Nova and learns that she is promoting Miles as a popular hero by writing a comic book based on their story. With Skizm spreading worldwide under new leaderships, Miles commits himself to do everything in his power to destroy the entire criminal organization.

Cast
 Daniel Radcliffe as Miles Lee Harris
 Samara Weaving as Nix Degraves
 Ned Dennehy as Riktor
 Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Nova Alexander
 Grant Bowler as Detective Degraves
 Edwin Wright as Stanton
 Rhys Darby as Glenjamin
 Milo Cawthorne as Hadley
 Richard Knowles as Zander
 Mark Rowley as Dane
 Racheal Ofori as Effie
 Colin Moy as Clive
 Hanako Footman as Ruby
 Set Sjöstrand as Fuckface
 J. David Hinze as CNN Anchor
 Jack Riddiford as Shadwell

Production

On 12 May 2017, it was announced that Daniel Radcliffe would be starring in Guns Akimbo by New Zealand director Jason Lei Howden, whose previous projects include the film Deathgasm. Felipe Marino and Joe Neurauter were also announced to be producing the film through Occupant Entertainment. On 8 May 2018, Natasha Liu Bordizzo was added to the cast, starring opposite Radcliffe. Filming was completed on-location and in-studio in Auckland and Munich.

Music
The soundtrack features original music composed by Enis Rotthoff.

Songs used in the film:
 "3 Words" by AKA Block
 "Ballroom Blitz" by 3Teeth
 "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by 3Teeth
 "When the Shit Goes Down" by Cypress Hill
 "We'll Be Good Friends" by Cellamare
 "Real Wild Child" by Iggy Pop
 "Superfreak" by Rick James
 "Never Surrender" by Stan Bush

Release
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September 2019. It also screened at Fantastic Fest on 19 September 2019. Shortly afterwards, Saban Films acquired US distribution rights to the film. It was released in Australia and the United States on 28 February 2020.  The film was released in New Zealand on 5 March 2020.

The film was released onto home video by Madman on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital on 27 May in Australia, followed by an 11 June release in New Zealand.

Controversy
A week prior to the film's release, director Jason Lei Howden drew criticism for a series of tweets targeted at online film critics, accusing them of online bullying and "attempted murder" of another critic.

Despite speculation that the film's release would be delayed, distributor Saban later released a statement confirming that the film would be released as planned, adding, "While we do not condone, agree or share Mr. Howden's online behaviour, which is upsetting and disturbing, we are supportive of the film and all the hard work and dedication that has gone into making Guns Akimbo."

Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of  based on reviews from  critics, with an average rating of . The site's critical consensus reads, "Frenetic to a fault, Guns Akimbo may leave some viewers reaching for the killswitch – but for others, its videogame-style violence will have plenty of replay value." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 42 out of 100 based on 9 critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "The ingredients for an engagingly ridiculous action pic are here, but the pacing's all wrong."
Dennis Harvey of Variety wrote: "This undeniably slick, energetic contraption plays somewhere between grating and numbing."

References

External links

2019 action comedy films
2019 films
British action comedy films
British gangster films
English-language German films
Films about death games
Films about organized crime
Films shot in Munich
Films shot in New Zealand
German action comedy films
New Zealand action comedy films
2010s English-language films
2010s British films
2010s German films

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Molly Maloof: Optimize Mitochondrial Health To Boost Energy, Immunity & Stress Response | Episode 15
How important is mitochondrial function in increasing energy? Is intermittent fasting different for men and women? Is metabolic health being overlooked in the USA? In this episode, Dr. Molly Maloof and Joe discuss how important it is to focus on your mitochondrial health, and Molly gives her TOP suggestions to condition your mitochondria for optimal energy and health! Molly talks about the epidemic that is metabolic diseases, and discusses the best way to structure your exercise schedule as a woman. They also discuss the significance of continuous glucose monitors, what it means to have good lab levels, and specific biohacks to improve HRV. Dr. Molly Maloof's book THE SPARK FACTOR: The Secret To Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever is on sale January 31st! As a physician and Stanford lecturer, Dr. Molly Maloof has spent her career providing personalized medicine services to high-performing technology executives, billionaire investors, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and Academy Award-winning actors. - Preorder Molly's book: "The Spark Factor" - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (3:38) - Molly's daily routine & sleep schedule (13:14) - Molly's supplement stack (16:52) - Controversy surrounding IV NADs (21:08) - Optimizing mitochondrial health (29:51) - Oxytocin & human connection (38:19) - Intermittent Fasting (47:45) - CGMs and Hba1c (1:01:14) - Optimizing exercise based on the menstrual cycle (1:13:06) - What does it mean to have good lab levels? (1:19:24) - The epidemic of metabolic diseases (1:23:39) - Thoughts on psychedelics (1:26:32) - Thoughts on Ketamine (1:32:38) - Organic acids testing (1:36:02) - Does Molly take Nootropics?
Vince Giuliano: Tips To Improve Life Expectancy From A 93 Year Old | Episode 14
The longevity revolution is upon us, as more and more studies are being done to discover ways to increase lifespan. One of the strongest advocates of this revolution? Vince Giuliano, living a healthy and active life at the young age of 93! In this episode, Vince Giuliano and Joe discuss how he's made it into his 90s in tiptop shape, how he tackles health issues that come his way, and what he would have done differently if he can travel back in time. Vince talks about how he got his HRV levels to outperform young and healthy athletes, and shares some of his favorite supplements - specifically one that he has been taking for nearly 40 years! Vince also talks about non-supplemental ways that you can implement in your life to improve your health and increase your longevity. Vince Giuliano was a university professor at the State University of New York, a senior consultant working in a variety of fields at Arthur D. Little, Inc., Chief Scientist and COO of Mirror Systems, a software company, and an international Internet consultant. In various ways, he contributed to the Computer Revolution starting in the 1950s and the Internet Revolution starting in the late 1980s, and is now engaged in doing the same for The Longevity Revolution. He has published over 200 books and papers as well as over 430 substantive entries in his blog. - Find Vince Giuliano's work at agingsciences.com - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (4:29) - When did Vince start his longevity journey? (5:33) - Vince's supplement journey (18:08) - What Vince would do differently (22:40) - Thoughts on Rapamycin (31:27) - HRV & Heart Rate (33:00) - Near infrared devices (36:48) - More on Vince's Supplement (45:04) - Vince's Top 5 Supplements
Richard Miller: The Science Behind Longevity & How To Increase Lifespan | Episode 13
How far along is the science of longevity, and are there already proven methods that can increase your lifespan? In this episode, Richard Miller and Joe discuss the massive strides that are happening in the longevity space, and Richard shares the six compounds that have very promising research backing their benefit in improving life expectancy! Richard talks about the problem with certain scientific studies and gives his thoughts on the controversial calorie restriction & longevity debate. They talk about all kinds of drugs, including rapamycin, acarbose, reservatrol, and more, and discuss the one OTC supplement that has positive effects on lifespan! Richard Miler is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan, and Director of the Michigan Glenn Center on Aging. He got his MD and PhD at Yale, did postdoctoral work at Harvard and Sloan-Kettering, and was on the faculty at Boston University until his move to Michigan in 1990. - Find Dr. Richard Miller's work at www.richmillerlab.com - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok
Tommy Wood: Are Alternative Health Tests Worth It? | Episode 12
Joe and Dr. Tommy Wood go over the most popular alternative health tests to tell you which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Joe and Tommy discuss microbiome tests, organic acid tests, heavy metal tests, and so much more! Plus, find out the one occasion the Dutch test is helpful according to Dr. Tommy. Tommy also shares the difference between IgE vs IgG food sensitivity tests and which one you should stay away from. They discuss whether vitamins & minerals tests are reliable, and tell you the problem with the RDA. Find out what Tommy thinks about DNA tests, and why you shouldn't try a health intervention based on a single SNP. Plus, Joe and Tommy discuss what's the best approach when it comes to using genetic testing for health (spoiler: It's polygenic risk scoring). Dr. Tommy Wood is an MD with a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience. He has coached world-class athletes and is currently an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington. - Find Dr. Tommy Wood on Instagram - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok
Joe's Regimen Part 3: Improve Mood With These Supplements | Episode 11
Find out Joe's final 9 best supplements to improve mood! In this episode, Joe concludes his mood regimen of 18 supplements. Discover which supplements he's been taking for years, and which two he's thinking of removing from his regimen and why. Joe talks all about betaine, vitamin B12, L-theanine, and more, and shares how he analyzes his personal health data (including family history, lifestyle, and predispositions) to decide which supplements to take and their dosages. Joe also talks about why he cares about kidney health, and why you should too (spoiler: 90% of people who have kidney disease don't know they have it). Plus, find out which mood supplement can surprisingly help with gray hair! Listen to Parts 1 and 2 to discover 9 more supplements that are part of Joe's mood regimen! - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok
Joe's Regimen Part 2: Best Mood Supplements Explained | Episode 10
What does a biohacker and a chef have in common? It may surprise you! In this episode, Joe continues to go through the supplements in his mood toolkit. He discusses 6 of his favorite supplements for mood, their mechanisms of actions, and effects. Plus, find out which supplement Joe would take if he couldn't take 5-HTP. He explains why finding out he had a zinc deficiency was a game-changer for his health and mood, the benefits of a zinc supplement, and what you need to look out for to see if you need more of this essential nutrient. Learn more about the pros and cons of methylfolate, how to know how much you should take, and the surprising effects it has on fasting. Joe also talks about one of the biggest mistakes he did in the beginning of his health journey, and why he's commited to doing research and experiments with all supplements in his regimen. Learn all about rhodiola, lithium orotate, and more! - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok
Joe's Regimen Part 1: Best Supplements For Mood | Episode 09
Find out what's in Joe's mood toolkit! Joe Cohen has been doing health experiments on himself for over 20 years, and he's finally sharing all his knowledge with you. In this episode, Joe walks you through lifestyle changes and 3 of his favorite supplements for mood: 5-HTP, thiamine, and resistant starch & butyrate. He discusses his megadosing experiments, dosages, and his problem with the RDA. He explains why he takes each supplement, the mechanisms of action of these supplements, and the effects they have on his mood. Plus, discover the one problem Joe has with resistant starch. Find out how Joe determines if he's deficient in a nutrient, and the importance of learning your genetic predispositions and tracking your labs when building your regimen. Learn all about Joe's favorite mood stabilizer supplements! - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok
Nathan Price: Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care & Polygenic Risk Scores | Episode 08
Have you heard of scientific wellness? In this episode, Nathan Price and Joe discuss whether the conventional approach of using pharmaceuticals to treat chronic diseases is effective, or if a preventative approach to complex conditions such as cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's is the best choice. Nathan explains how genes can help predict the success of lifestyle-based interventions and talks about the accuracy of polygenic risk scores vs single variants for disease prediction, and how genetics can be used in healthcare. Nathan and Joe also talk about nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR), DHEA, and other supplements. Plus, Nathan explains the controversy of choline, carnitine, and TMAO, and if you should be worried. Dr. Nathan Price is the Chief Scientific Officer of Thorne HealthTech and author of The Age of Scientific Wellness. He was named one of the 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine by the National Academy of Medicine and was appointed to the Board on Life Sciences of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. - Preorder The Age of Scientific Wellness - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok
Tim Gray: Sleep, Psychedelics & Methylene Blue | Episode 07
Should you be scared of psychedelics? In this episode, Tim Gray and Joe talk about how to get more REM and deep sleep, and Tim discusses his experience with methylene blue. They talk about the pros and cons of alcohol and their experience with different psychedelics. Tim shares his experience with conventional medicine, the top things he's trying to optimize in his health and his strategies for kidney health, gut health, and more. He talks about how he used to track 35 biomarkers every day, and which ones he still continues to monitor. They discuss methylation, the MTHFR gene & SNPs, and how genetics and your environment can affect your overall health and how you respond to supplements. Tim Gray is the UK's leading biohacker and the founder of the popular Health Optimisation Summit, The Biohacker London Meetup group, and London's first private Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic. He is dedicated health optimizing biohacker, a psychology specialist, entrepreneur, and global speaker. - Check out the Health Optimisation Summit (Use code SELFDECODE for 10% off your ticket) - Find Tim on Instagram - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok
Shawn Wells: All About Supplements & Mitochondrial Health | Episode 06
Are supplements a waste of time and money? In this episode, Shawn Wells and Joe discuss whether taking supplements every day is bad for your health, and Joe shares the one time a supplement caused his liver enzymes to spike (it's not what you'd expect!). Shawn talks about the problem with certain supplement companies and lets you in on important things to look out for when choosing a supplement. They talk about all kinds of supplements, including lipoic acid, dihydroberberine, paraxanthine, ergothioneine, NAD, and more, discussing their effects, dosages, and how they work in the body. Shawn and Joe also discuss the importance of optimal mitochondria function and why you should pay attention to it, and Shawn shares his ultimate mitochondrial supplement stack. Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, is the world's leading nutrition biochemist and an expert on health optimization. He's formulated over 700 supplements, foods, and beverages, and is the author of The Energy Formula. - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram & TikTok
Lucas Aoun: Nootropics, Dopamine & Testosterone | Episode 05
Do supplements work the same for everyone? In this episode, Lucas Aoun shares his favorite supplements to improve cognitive function and focus, and he and Joe dig deep into how these compounds work in the body, discussing the research, dosages, and what to look out for. They discuss dopamine and the mechanisms behind dopamine supplements and share their different experiences experimenting with supplements. Plus, listen to the benefits of increasing dopamine levels steadily vs taking supplements that cause a spike. Lucas and Joe also talk about how to optimize testosterone levels, what causes low testosterone, and Lucas shares one surprising hack to increase your testosterone levels. Plus, find out one health hack Joe coins as "bromeopathy". Lucas Aoun is the founder of Ergogenic Health and Australia's leading biohacker & men's health expert. This interview is not intended as medical advice. - Find Lucas on YouTube - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram
Katie Wells: Intermittent Fasting, Diet & Optimal Labs | Episode 04
Low carb? Keto? Low fat? Fasting? In this episode, Katie Wells and Joe talk about her experience with dieting, some of the benefits she gets from intermittent fasting, and they discuss the controversial topic of cholesterol (spoiler: lower is not necessarily better). Katie shares some of her favorite health hacks, and they talk about how genetics can influence a person's health and how to use this information to live optimally. They also discuss which and how to track labs, the importance of optimal vs normal ranges, and what Katie does to hack her sleep & mood. Katie Wells is the founder and CEO of wellnessmama.com and wellnesse.com. A mom of 6, she took her health into her own hands and started researching to find the answers to her health struggles. She has written over 1,500 blog posts, 3 books, and was named one of the most influential people in health and wellness. This interview is not intended as medical advice. - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (1:04) - How Katie got into health (3:53) - The Personalized Health Podcast? (4:57) - Shifting of health goals (6:44) - Katie's current health goals (8:14) - Joe shares his health journey (9:04) - What labs to track for anti-aging? (10:32) - Alcohol and saturated fats affect on health (12:31) - Katie Wells thoughts on LDL cholesterol (13:24) - Over-dieting and under nourishing (16:52) - Unsullied by paid sponsors (17:18) - Megadosing and metabolic flexibility (18:45) - Katies daily supplement intake & fasting (20:01) - The mental and spiritual benefits of a long fast (22:15) - Joe's experience with fasting (23:42) - What supplements does Katie take now? (24:39) - Pregnenolone dosages & benefits (25:40) - Nootropic stack for focus (26:37) - Tips to improve sleep from Katie (28:45) - Katie's most successful health "experiments" (30:09) - The importance of protein in your diet (31:40) - The last time Katie changed her mind about a health topic (32:42) - The best health hack Katie wished she found earlier (34:52) - Katie's top hacks to optimize mood (36:36) - The difference between normal and optimal lab ranges (37:45) - How using SelfDecode can help optimize your lab levels (38:58) - The most interesting DNA discovery (41:10) - Katie's expectations on her life span (43:15) - Characteristics that make you successful
Siim Land: How To Lower Cholesterol & Improve Longevity | Episode 03
Is high cholesterol really bad for you? In this episode, Joe and Siim Land discuss what causes high cholesterol, which biomarkers to track for longevity, and the biggest mistake people make when trying to lose weight. Siim shares one surprising mineral that can help lower cholesterol and talks about how intermittent fasting helps his mental & physical performance. Then, Siim and Joe discuss a top supplement for longevity and healthspan. Siim Land is a renowned public speaker and expert in biohacking, health optimization, and overall performance optimization. He is also the author of Metabolic Autophagy and The Immunity Fix with Dr. James Dinicolantonio. This interview is not intended as medical advice. - Check out SelfDecode - Join Joe's online community - Follow Joe on Instagram Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (0:41) - Why Siim Got Into Biohacking (2:35) - What markers should you measure for longevity? (8:28) - Taking blood tests every year to track improvements (10:40) - The top supplement to improve longevity (13:21) - Unsullied by paid sponsors (13:47) - Cholesterol in the biohacking world (14:49) - Intermittent fasting, fats, and lowering cholesterol (17:30) - Zinc and Copper ratio (18:53) - Does lower T3 contribute to high cholesterol? (20:03) - One supplement with high evidence of increasing lifespan (21:00) - What Siim tracks on a regular basis (23:09) - Siim's HRV numbers (24:20) - How Siim improves mental performance (26:51) - How Siim improves physical performance (30:35) - The biggest mistake people make with fat loss (35:21) - Genetics affect on portion control in diets (37:06) - How often is Siim physically active per day? (38:31) - How you process carbs differently based on your body composition (41:00) - Sleephacking tips from Siim Land (46:20) - Improving your immunity
Teemu Arina: Biohacking Your Brain & Body | Episode 02
Kiwi as a biohack for sleep? Bet you didn't know that one! In this episode, Joe and Teemu Arina talk all about biohacking your sleep, low & high HRV ranges, why heart rate variability is important for your overall health, and discuss some of Teemu's favorite biohacks for the body & brain. Teemu tells Joe why he got into biohacking, his secret to handling stress, and what he thinks is the best approach to optimizing his mental and physical performance. He also gives you a glimpse of what his supplement stack looks like and lets you in on one of his favorite supplements. Teemu Arina is a thriving speaker and the creator and organizer of the Biohacker Summit. He's also the author of the Biohacker's Handbook: Upgrade Yourself and Unleash Your Inner Potential. This interview is not intended as medical advice. - Join Joe at the Biohacker Summit (Use code SELFDECODE10 for 10% off) - Check out SelfDecode - Follow Joe on Instagram Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (1:42) - How Teemu got into biohacking (7:43) - Optimizing the physical to improve the mental (10:10) - How to improve your creativity (13:03) - Personalizing your biohacking tools (21:18) - Unsullied by paid sponsors (21:45) - What is HRV and how Teemu increase his HRV (26:49) - What are Joe's strategies for improving HRV (32:54) - The strength of the mind and negative effects of measuring (34:44) - How the environment affects your sleep quality (36:38) - The best biohacks for sleep (41:00) - Melatonin's effect on the body (42:51) - What supplements does Teemu take every day? (45:41) - Discount code for Biohacker Summit
Dr. Mercola: Vitamin D, Linoleic Acid & Hacking Your Diet | Episode 01
Are EMFs harmful? Should you wear sunscreen? In this episode, Joe and Dr. Joseph Mercola discuss these and other controversial topics within the health industry. Dive deep into the importance of sun exposure (it's not just vitamin D), vegetable oils, and learn valuable insights to hack your diet. Dr. Mercola shares his secret for better vitamin D levels, discusses the problems with linoleic acid and which foods to avoid, and talks about the one supplement he hasn't taken in 15 years. Plus, listen to the top mistakes people make when trying to biohack their health. Dr. Mercola is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the natural health website Mercola.com, one of the world's leading natural health website with millions of monthly visitors. Timestamps: (0:00) - Introduction (2:27) - The importance of the sun and Vitamin D (7:03) - Mendelian Randomization Studies with Vitamin D (10:20) - Dr. Mercola & The New York Times (11:45) - EMFs vs. Vaccines (14:25) - Tracking the effects of EMFs, Vegetable Oil, and Vaccines (15:32) - Unsullied by paid sponsors (16:00) - How long do the effects of Vegetable Oil last? (19:39) - The negative effects of Vegetable Oils (21:40) - What does Linoleic Acid do to your body? (26:34) - How Dr. Mercola changed his diet to remove vegetable oils and decrease linoleic acid (32:23) - Why studies on Vegetable Oil make it seem less harmful (34:06) - LDL Cholesterol levels (37:33) - The top 5 worst things people are doing for their health (44:37) - Iron, Ferritin, and Hemoglobin This interview is not intended as medical advice. - Check out SelfDecode - Follow Joe on Instagram


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Home / Citroen / Fiat / Honda / News / Toyota / Volkswagen / NEW Model year to be released in 2022 | Car Blog
NEW Model year to be released in 2022 | Car Blog
News For You Citroen, Fiat, Honda, News, Toyota, Volkswagen
Brazil - The end of 2021 is here and the beginning of 2022 is getting closer and closer, some people are getting excited about buying a new car in 2022. Thinking about them, let's take a look at the five models that will hit the market next year, in an unprecedented way or a redesigned.
1. New generation Citroën C3
The fact that the French automaker is preparing with great strides for the new generation of the C3, which we already know many details about, including its design, is no longer news to anyone. . With the aim of increasing the brand's representation in Brazil, the country that has grown after Stellantis, the new model will debut in 2022 with a 1.6-liter aspirated and possibly a 1.0 turbo (both with gearboxes) automatic), as well as versions with the aspirated 1.0 engine and manual transmission.
The price range is uncertain, but considering the competition, we can expect something from R$70,000 ( $12,448) to R$90,000 ( $16,005), which could vary somewhat. Therefore, it may be available for full IPI exemption and partly from ICMS, in the new context for state tax exemption.
2.Fiat Fastback (unpublished)
Fiat has taken a long time, but they are entering the compact SUV segment and starting this assault with the Pulse, its results are working very well and the numbers are clear for a model. new. Continuing with this strategy will be the Fastback (unofficial name), which sits above the Pulse with a coupe design at the rear - similar to the VW Nivus, but competing with the VW T-Cross and more.
It could come with 1.0 and 1.3 engines, both turbo flex engines, in addition to offering the same technology and safety features as the Pulse - perhaps with some extras to "justify" the price tag. higher. The price range is unknown, but we do know that it was tested in the first half of 2022, and according to Pulse's assessment, we know that it will only be exempt from IPI.
3. New generation Honda HR-V
The new generation of the Japanese brand SUV has been launched and launched in Thailand, in addition to a test run in Brazil. Unlike the model that has launched in other countries, at least for now we won't have a hybrid engine, but according to speculations and news from other automotive websites, the national HR-V will have 1.5 aspirated engine like City 2022 in counter versions. and with the 1.5 turbo engine fitted to the current HR-V Touring in top trims.
At a slightly larger size than the current generation we've known since 2015, the HR-V will compete at a higher level with the Jeep Compass and others, although current competition is still expected. maintain. It will bring features like adaptive autopilot, autonomous emergency braking and a track reader in some versions, representing a huge step up from the current model.
As for the PwD, as well as the HR-V on sale today, we should just wait for the IPI waiver.
4. Toyota Yaris Hatch / Restyled Sedan
Introduced in 2018, the Toyota Yaris Hatch and Sedan came with the intention of serving as a bridge between the Etios and Corolla lines, but now they are models that approach the Japanese brand's range - in Brazil. They have never been at the top of their class, but they represent a good chunk of sales for Toyota and should get relevant news as early as January 2022.
With a redesigned front fascia, the duo will be more in line with the brand's current visual language, in addition to adopting LED headlights in more complete (and expensive) versions. In addition, they will receive a boost in technology and safety, which can be achieved in some versions with Toyota Safety Sense with some driver assistance features, such as adaptive autopilot.
However, mechanization should continue as it is. For PcD, depending on the promotional price at the time, the counter instance may be exempt from both IPI and ICMS partially, with other versions only being exempt from federal taxes.
5. Volkswagen Polo and Virtus restructuring
Volkswagen has launched on the European market a styling remake of the seventh-generation Polo, which has been on sale here since 2017, but sales have lost some momentum. With that, it will kick off similar Old Continent changes in Brazil, bringing it closer to the eighth-generation Golf we don't know yet.
In addition, it will enhance the driving assistants applied on Nivus and currently on the T-Cross to become safer and more complete, and should also include a new multimedia center and changes other changes to ensure better sales and constant updates. This would also apply to the Virtus, a sedan derived from the Polo, but not sold in Europe.
As for the engines, they should stay the same (1.0 and 1.6 aspirated and 1.0 turbo), and possibly 170 TSI variants in the mid-range trims. Prices will be significantly higher, so the same thing said for Yaris can be considered here: for PwD, depending on the price being promoted at the time, the counter instance could be exempt from both IPIs and IPIs. and partial ICMS, with other versions having only federal tax exemptions.
NEW Model year to be released in 2022 | Car Blog Reviewed by News For You on December 30, 2021 Rating: 5


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By Jackey Locke and Susan White
Memorial University has a new entrepreneurship centre that aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs to develop and launch their own businesses.
The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE) – a campus-wide centre led by a partnership between the Faculty of Business Administration and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science – was created to promote entrepreneurship, support students, faculty and staff in developing their startup business ideas, and contribute to developing an attractive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Isaac Adejuwon is a student entrepreneur at Memorial who has already benefitted from the new centre. He says he is "so grateful" for the support he has received from MCE.
"MCE helped me to pick up the skillsets I needed to run a Startup in a very short period of time. I am exploring the entrepreneurship path and I'm enjoying it very much. Every day brings a new challenge and opportunity, which I find really exciting and fun."
"By fostering innovation among our students from the moment they enter our doors, Memorial University plays a critical leadership role in developing the entrepreneurs who will contribute to the future of this province, country and beyond," said President Kachanoski.
"Through the MCE, we can engage and support innovative thinkers to help them develop their ideas into local enterprises that encourage economic growth. It is also an incredible example of interdisciplinary collaboration and I applaud our business and engineering faculties for their own innovative approach in establishing this centre."
The centre will play a key role in developing academic capacity that aims to increase understanding of vibrant entrepreneurship within the Memorial community; to improve the economic success of new business ventures; and to foster a stronger entrepreneurial culture at Memorial and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
It will also support university- and community-led research to better understand the unique challenges and opportunities of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the province.
Funding of $486,816 was provided by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and $486,816 by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation (TCII). The John Dobson Foundation and other private donors also provided financial support.
"I congratulate Memorial University on the official launch of the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship," said Seamus O'Regan, member of Parliament, St. John's South-Mount Pearl, on behalf of Navdeep Bains, minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development and minister responsible for ACOA.
"The centre will help foster and promote business and innovation, on campus and throughout the province. Through investments like this one, the Government of Canada is supporting a culture of innovators and entrepreneurs that will help businesses grow."
"The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to support the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship as we remain committed to growing a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in our province," said Christopher Mitchelmore, minister, Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation. "The launch of this new centre will help advance our Business Innovation Agenda, which is one of more than 50 initiatives in The Way Forward: A Vision for Sustainability and Growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, to be released in the coming months."
For more information about the MCE, please visit the website.


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is a strange phenomenon of sound, told about in legends across Japan. In the middle of night, they are musical sounds like flutes or drums heard out of nowhere.

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In the Edo period, in Honjo, Sumida, Tokyo, they are also called baka-bayashi (馬鹿囃子) and as a ghost story that takes place in Honjo, they are counted as one of the Seven Mysteries of Honjo. When one thinks that one has heard the sound of an orchestra, even if one tries to walk towards where the sound is coming from, the sound goes further away as if it were trying to flee, so that it would be impossible to know the source of the sound. If dawn comes while one is following the sound, it is said that one would notice that one is in a place one has never seen before. Matsura Seizan, the lord of the Hirado Domain, also encountered this strange phenomenon and order people to find the source of the sound, but the sound disappeared near Warigesui, so that it was not possible to continue following it. Just like its name, it is said to be the work of a tanuki and searches for tanuki were also conducted around locations where the sound was heard, but no traces of tanuki were able to be found either.

There are also legends of tanuki-bayashi in the Shōjō-ji in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, and like the Bunbuku Chagama and the Tale of the Eight Hundred and Eight Tanuki, it is also counted as one of the "big three tanuki legends of Japan" and is also well known as a nursery rhyme. The tale is called the Shōjō-ji no Tanuki-bayashi.

In Sumida, Tokyo, near to Koume and Terashima, there was a farming area around that time, and because of that, the sounds from the autumn festival, a harvesting ritual, rode the wind, overlapped with each other and became a strange rhythm and timbre, and it was also thought that the winds would allow the sounds of shamisen and drums from around Yanagibashi to be heard from afar.

In popular culture
The 1994 anime Pom Poko (平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ) directed by Isao Takahata, animated by Studio Ghibli, features tanuki and their bayashi. The song the tanuki play as they carry one of their number, Gonta Takagemori, to the temple is adapted from the song "Shojoji no Tanuki Bayashi".

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The bike came to me without its original mudguards. So I did some research on the web looking at old bike pics etc, think it would have been supplied new with Britannia celluloid mudguards, with front spearpoint, alloy V stays, and wing nuts. The closest I could get on the Bay was a set of Britannia mudguards off a green 1958 Raleigh Lenton Marque 111 – not many people breaking up Super Lentons these days!
I was fortunate to get the original pump, the owner had wisely kept it in the garage separate from the bike. It's stamped with the RI (Raleigh Industries) symbol however no other markings apart from 3 bands. Seems to be an alloy tube, with celluloid covering. Would this also have been supplied by Britannia?
It was functioning more as an extractor, however I sourced a new leather cup washer which was easily fitted (unscrew the old washer) … now it's performing!
It's an unusual length 18.5", instead of the more usual industry standard 16". I tried cleaning it with white spirit, to remove the brown staining – nae luck!
The weather relented here and allowed me to complete the refurbishment.
Why do mudguards always take so much longer to fit than anticipated, does anyone else find this? It took me ages to get them properly lined up etc. The wing nut fittings are great mind you (pic attached), so much quicker than fiddling with two 8mm spanners.
Anyway, apart from sourcing a few things such as tyres, Fibrax brake blocks, Adie ping bell, and possibly a less racy Brooks B66 saddle (nod to my age!), it's ready for testing and use – hopefully I'll achieve that over the next few weeks WP. I'll report back on progress.
I was always aiming for "solid/presentable" and "useable" rather than anything more ambitious. Especially since the bike arrived in such unmolested condition.
All the work, at my own pace, has been a pleasure (not a chore). What I'll do now is contact the original owner Michael, would be great to get a pic of the bike as it actually was in Swindon in the 50's or 60's, if such a thing actually exists!!
That is a great usable and also a great riding restoration I believe.
I've really enjoyed following this as it turned something that was clearly someones pride and joy but allowed to get a bit run down over time back into your lovely machine. While you have kept it standard or there abouts, you have also made it yours by the effort of doing so.
Great work and a great looking result.
You've done a great job, thanks for sharing all the pics.
an enjoyable read, very respectful to the bike.
Did you use the Fibrax Raincheater pads?
If you need for a bit of comfort, I have the (reproduction) Shockstop 'honking' rubbers that fit those levers.
I have the mould made for reproducing the Shockstop handlebar end plugs, so they too could be considered for this project.
Thank you, all, for your feedback. That's much appreciated.
Thank you also Big Block for the steer and offer on Shockstop. Your message stirred a long memory, see pic what I found lurking in the garage drawer. There's a scrap yard, Burns, just outside Edinburgh, where you used to be able to buy 2nd hand (house clearance) bikes for £5 a pot, think these came from there … about 25 years ago!! Those were the days.
Thought I'd go for replacement Fibrax blocks since that's what's on the bike at the moment – see pic – although I don't know what the 269 stands for.
Having caught the refurbishment bug, and with spring just around the corner (ha!), think I'll source another baby-boomer bike (1945 – 1965), and tackle another project, for next year.
My long-suffering Cannondale MTB has been put into action for the winter, however come March 2019 I'll put down some real miles on the Super Lenton, and acquaint myself for the first time with this hub gear/derailleur combo, which I'm looking forward to. Roll on 2019!
With those end plugs, it is time to start planning on the next project. I tend to concentrate on the late 1940s and early 1950s. I like the different approaches taken. One theme has been to show how each company approached gears: Osgear, Simplex TDF, Campagnolo Grand Sport, Cyclo Benelux and Sturmey Archer ASC. It does require a bit of thought for the first km of each ride.
Thanks again for the info Big Block. Looks like a bit of a mis-match on my bike then:- Fibrax 269 on steel rim !!
Wow - that's a great looking bike and brings back memories!
I rode to school on one of these in the 70's, bought from a club mate at the time. i don't think anything on it was original (except maybe the cranks/BB) but I got many a mile in on it, set up fixed, including long hostelling weekends in the peaks.
It dies a death in the end, when the chainstays snapped (both sides) as they'd rusted through from the inside...so it went to the tip....in about 1981!
So yours has done a great job surviving all these years - I guess I must have abused mine too much!
Hey velocipede you used it, that's the main thing - and thanks for the memories.
I've never seen it but guess it's always a risk, steel frames are strong but there's the chance of tubes rusting through from the inside. Don't think my Super Lenton frame has succumbed to that, having been garaged all its life, although it's had its fair share of paint scrapes.
Having said all that, when I had the bare frame (see pic), I took the precaution of filling all the tubes in turn with clean engine oil, then allowing it to drip through over a fortnight, in the height of the summer. Hope I did the right thing!


Did you know there is a $5,000 fine for not reporting your tonnage to the Institute for Water Resources?
Please find a letter I received detailing the fines here.
It states, "that owners, agents, master, and clerks of vessels and other craft plying upon the navigable waters of the United States, and all individuals and corporations engaged in transporting their own goods upon the navigable waters of the United States shall furnish such statements relative to vessels, passengers, freight, and tonnage as may be required by the Secretary of the Army..."
For each and every offense, a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding two months.
A civil penalty of up to $2,500 per violation.
Denial of passage through locks and canals.
If you are unsure if you should be reporting, I would like to share with you the below information IRPT published in February of 2015. I encourage you to take a look at the ENG forms as well.
IRPT Members can log on to their account to view the tonnage reporting webinar using the drop-down box.
If you are still unsure whether you should be reporting, you can contact me directly or of course, contact the Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center at (504) 862-1414.
- ENG 3925: Statement of Freight and Passengers Carried, submitted principally by operators of deep-draft vessels.
- ENG 3925B: Optional Form for Use by inland and intracoastal operators in lieu of ENG Form 3925.
The Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center, a division of the Army Corps of Engineers will outline the specifics of who, what , where, when and why of reporting tonnages shipped on the inland waterways.


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And the tree was happy! A Biopic is in the Works About The Life of Late Children's Author Shel Silverstein
By Gil on 8/7/2014
Shel Silverstein may have passed away fifteen years ago, but his memory lives on through his works which are enjoyed by continuing generations of children around the world. If you're like me– if not you should want to be then your favorite childhood book was The Giving Tree. Come on, admit it! You will always be moved when remembering the words, "and the tree was happy."
Fans of the late great poet, songwriter and author of Children's books Shel Silverstein can look forward to a new biopic now in development about his life.
Director / producer McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision Production Company has announced plans for the new movie. It is to be based on Silverstein's biography A Boy Named Shel: The Life and Times of Shel Silverstein by Lisa Rogak which is currently being adapted by writers Chris Shafer and Paul Vicknair.
Tentatively titled "A Boy Named Shel" the movie will center on the personal and professional struggles in Shel Silverstein's life. Those struggles included the loss of his first wife and the death of his daughter when she was just eleven years old.
Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein 1930-1999 was born into a Jewish family in Chicago. After being expelled from college, he got his start as a cartoonist for a number of publications, including Playboy.
Silverstein went on to publish 12 original books as well as a number of poetry and essay collections. These include Where the Sidewalk Ends A Light in the Attic, A Giraffe and a Half and Uncle Shelby's Zoo: Don't Bump the Glump! and Other Fantasies.
Silverstein was also known for his songs. He won a Grammy for writing Johnny Cash's hit classic, "A Boy Named Sue." Then there was "One's on the Way" which was performed by Loretta Lynn. In 1990, he was nominated for both an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his song, "I'm Checkin' Out," sung by Meryl Streep in the movie Postcards From the Edge.
But Silverstein is clearly best remembered for his classic 1964 children's book The Giving Tree. A series of sketches with short captions, that book tells the story of a little boy as he goes through adolescence, becomes a man and then old age. No matter where he has gone, or how long it has been, he can always return to the tree that keeps on giving him so much in his life, whether its apples to eat or its wood to build a boat.
Every sequence ends with "and the tree was happy." Is the tree a parable for a parent, the Earth, home, or even God? It's up to the reader to decide.
More than twenty million copies of his books have been sold and they were translated into more than thirty different languages.
If it is at all possible that you have never read the book before, read it now! Read it to your kids! Read it to your friends! Read it to everyone! And when you are finished reading it, read it again!
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ATLANTA – Michael Turner had a tiebreaking 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, Matt Bryant kicked four field goals and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-13 on Sunday night to extend their run as the NFL's only unbeaten team.
Turner had 20 carries for 102 yards and Matt Ryan had a season-high 342 yards passing for the Falcons (8-0), who took their first lead with 14:16 left in the game.
Tony Romo completed 6 of 6 passes for 78 yards, including a 21-yard scoring pass to Kevin Ogletree, on the Cowboys' touchdown drive later in the fourth.
The Falcons then worked the clock, holding the ball for 5 minutes, 4 seconds, leaving only 17 seconds left after Bryant's 32-yard field goal.
The Cowboys burned all their timeouts as Ryan kept the Falcons' offense on the field in the crucial time-consuming drive. Ryan passed to Jacquizz Rodgers for 31 yards and 11 yards on third-down plays. A defensive holding call against cornerback Orlando Scandrick on another third down prolonged the drive.
Finally, the Cowboys stopped Turner on a third-down run at the Dallas 14.
Romo never attempted a deep pass, though he had only 17 seconds to cover 80 yards. He found Jason Witten for passes of 7 and 11 yards, leaving nine seconds. He passed to Felix Jones for 8 yards, leaving time for one play from the Cowboys' 40.
Romo scrambled before passing to Jones, who was dropped near the Atlanta 22 to end the game. Romo completed 25 of 35 passes for 321 yards and one touchdown.
Ryan was 24 for 34. Roddy White had seven catches for 118 yards and passed Terance Mathis for the most receptions in Falcons history.
There also is a new Dallas leader for career receptions. With seven catches for 51 yards, Witten has 754 for his career, passing Michael Irvin's record of 750. But Dallas (3-5) has lost four of its last five.
For three quarters, the game was a kicking exhibition. Bryant kicked field goals of 45 and 46 yards in the second quarter for Atlanta's only points before Turner's touchdown. Bryant also missed from 43 and 37 yards, wide right each time.
Dan Bailey's field goals from 23 and 32 yards were the Cowboys' only points. He missed from 54 yards.
Ryan's 48-yard pass to Julio Jones set up Bryant's 36-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, pushing the lead to 16-6.


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Saturday March 2 2019
De Rossi: 'Lazio played better'
Daniele De Rossi admits "Lazio played better today, there's no doubt about it," and Roma have been struggling for a while.
The 3-0 Derby della Capitale defeat was a heavy blow for the Giallorossi, especially as a win would've put them in joint fourth place with Inter.
"We must analyse this match carefully, especially as we have a very important game coming up in the Champions League," the captain told Sky Sport Italia.
Friday March 1 2019
Official: Porto extend Conceicao contract
Roma's Champions League opponents FC Porto have officially extended Coach Sergio Conceicao's contract to June 2021.
This deal adds one more season to the 44-year-old tactician's previous deal.
He was appointed in the summer of 2017 and has taken Porto to the Champions League Round of 16.
Roma won the first leg 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico and the decider will be in Portugal on Wednesday evening.
Saturday February 23 2019
EDF: 'Roma can't keep doing this'
Eusebio Di Francesco warned Roma "risked a draw or even a defeat" in the 3-2 win at Frosinone. "We can't keep getting away with this type of performance."
It was a nightmare start for the Giallorossi in this regional derby, as they went behind just five minutes in to a Robin Olsen howler on Camillo Ciano's strike.
Edin Dzeko and Lorenzo Pellegrini turned it around with two goals in 72 seconds, then Andrea Pinamonti made the most of terrible defending for 2-2.
Manolas requires ankle tests
Roma fans are anxiously awaiting news after defender Kostas Manolas was stretchered off in agony during the 3-2 win at Frosinone.
The centre-back was visibly distraught after his last-ditch tackle on Cristian Molinaro saw him sprain his right ankle.
He was taken away on a stretcher with his head in his hands and will have tests tomorrow.
Roma opponents Porto suspend Militao
Roma's Champions League opponents FC Porto have temporarily suspended star defender Eder Militao after he was caught partying until 5am.
The Giallorossi won the first leg of their Round of 16 tie 2-1 at home and the decider will be in Portugal on March 6.
Militao was the most impressive Porto player at the Stadio Olimpico and even prompted rumours of Juventus transfer interest.
However, he was left out of the squad for Friday's victory over Tondela due to disciplinary reasons.
Mourinho: 'Juve can win or go out'
Jose Mourinho believes Juventus are "just as likely to win the Champions League as go out" to Atletico Madrid, while one of Inter, Napoli, Chelsea, Lazio and Sevilla "must win the Europa League."
The Bianconeri visit Atleti at 20.00 GMT this evening, you can follow the build-up and action on the LIVEBLOG.
EDF: 'Zaniolo can play in attack'
Eusebio Di Francesco hinted Nicolò Zaniolo could be moved into the trident attack against Bologna, but asks to "not put pressure" on the Roma teenager.
It kicks off on Monday at 19.30 GMT, click here for a match preview.
"The Champions League win over Porto took a lot out of us, but the team has shown a greater sense of balance and knows when to soak up pressure," said the Coach in his Press conference after that 2-1 result on Tuesday evening.
Juventus prepare Militao operation
Juventus have identified FC Porto centre-back Eder Militao as an alternative to their first choice, Matthijs de Ligt of Ajax.
According to Rai Sport, the Bianconeri were impressed by the 21-year-old's performances in the Champions League this season, including in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Roma.
The favourite option remains De Ligt, but with the bidding war already escalating, Militao could represent a valid alternative.
Zan's the Man for Roma
Roma's victory over Porto confirmed Nicolò Zaniolo's status as a new star, but still left Giancarlo Rinaldi frustrated with the result.
If you wanted to sum up a season in one game, this wasn't a bad effort. There was plenty to admire - most notably two magical goals from wonderkid Nicolò Zaniolo - but ultimately a feeling of frustration. Despite the victory, the celebrations were a little subdued in the Stadio Olimpico. It was a good result but, deep down, everybody knew it should have been better.
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Conceicao: 'Porto will go through'
Sergio Conceicao insists Porto "deserved a draw" in their 2-1 defeat to Roma and is "convinced we'll go through to the quarter-final."
Nicolò Zaniolo had put the Giallorossi 2-0 up with a brace, but Adrian Lopez made the most of a wayward Soares shot to give Porto a potentially decisive away goal.
The second leg of this Champions League Round of 16 is at the Estadio do Dragao on March 6.


Nebraska state bankruptcy laws take close to the same form of structure as other states with the overall authority being the federal laws and the proceedings and several exemptions falling in the jurisdiction of the state. When one is looking into the application of a bankruptcy petition, it is necessary to ensure that the case falls under the best category and is well documented to avoid rejection. Although the federal laws may be relevant, the state laws set by the local bankruptcy courts hold more importance in the petition application process. The first step that one should look into is hiring or consulting an attorney for advice on the case.
Under Nebraska bankruptcy laws, there are few exemptions that protect certain items from being sold to repay the creditors. Some of this items are part of life insurance, tax credit refund, clothing and personnel photos, retirement plan and unemployment benefits. The expertise of the bankruptcy lawyer plays a major role to include as much items when negotiating with the creditors.
Just as with other states, one has to first pass the means test to successfully apply for bankruptcy under given chapter 7 bankruptcy laws. Most cases are filed under chapter 7 which handles most individual cases of bankruptcy and usually has the highest capacities of forgiveness and discharge within a short time. The chapter 7 cases are cheaper, simpler and faster to solve and are thus the best option for many. Unfortunately not all people succeed in filing their case under chapter 7. The means test is a comparison of income against the median income of residents in Nebraska that is set by the state courts, only cases under the median income sail through to chapter 7; else they have to go via the disposable income calculations to be filled under the chapter.
Other chapters such as 11 and 13 are better when dealing in situations involving business and corporate laws. The exemptions in such cases are determined by the conditions of the case, but generally the creditors do not claim ownership of any possessions of the debtors, but agree to a payment period that is normally over three years and up to five years in accordance to Chapter13 bankruptcy laws.


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I'm staying on the marathon-writing topic this weekend. Chris Benton just commented on a previous post and it made me think.
The part I want to focus on is: certain specie of desperation smuggles quality into the quantity as well.
In poker, strangely enough, luck does tend to favor the bold. When you play it safe, you just don't seem to get lucky. You might win some hands when you know it is a sure thing, after calculating all the odds in your head, but you never seem to get lucky very often. When you play poker boldly, things become magical. Sometimes you'll have a crap hand, but happen to play it with the confidence that you're going to get lucky…and then it happens: luck strikes. The more skill and confidence you have the more likely it will strike.
It's the same with marathon writing. If you put yourself up in a hotel for three days to write 100 pages with the confidence that you're going to write something of quality, then (like with poker) magic tends to happen. For some inexplicable reason you will strike brilliance* here and there….the kind of brilliance that normally would have taken you months of planning and brainstorming to equal (which isn't as satisfying or magical). The more skilled you are as a writer, (especially once plotting and characterization are second nature to you) the more likely this is going to happen. But even if you aren't that skilled, it's still worth approaching this way. By writing boldly and forcing yourself to accomplish a lot of work in short periods of time, you will be gaining skills and grow confidence in your abilities. The more confidence you have, the bolder you become, and the bolder you are the more likely you will get lucky and strike brilliance.
I'd also like to mention something that Stephen Graham Jones commented on my Quality vs. Quantity rant. He said that by focusing on writing a lot of stories and books you're more likely to get lucky with one of them and stumble onto something brilliant.
So, my advice is: be bold. Focus on bold ideas for your books, write them using bold methods (such as marathoning), and be bold about getting published (like, if you're interested in being a bizarro writer, move to Portland and get involved in the bizarro scene where you will probably interact with bizarro editors, writers, and publishers on a weekly basis). If you want to be a full-time writer then don't give yourself a safety net. Quit that day job, or at least get an easy part time job where you can spend most of your time writing, and then make it happen. Just live boldly and (for some reason that I don't quite understand) you will get lucky. It's just the way things work in this universe.
* By the way, when I say brilliance I'm not talking about earth-shattering genius or anything. I'm just talking about writing something that really shines. Something that you're so happy with that you're surprised you were the one who wrote it.


So I had a spirited conversation with a friend and work colleague of mine, Dean, on Friday. I told him I was leaving the ADA with the intention of turning the best of my creativity toward writing and following my lifelong passion.
I've been 13 years in the diabetes nonprofit world. I originally took a temp job at JDRF to pay the bills while I wrote, because I didn't just want "a day job" while I worked on my novels. I wanted my 40-hours-per-week to mean something. I wanted to help. My decade-and-a-half in the nonprofit world has been everything I hoped and more. It has expanded my horizons and fed me to make life better for those who live with the constant siege of diabetes.
I had an unexpected talent for the work, so I got promoted. And as my responsibilities grew, as I went from Administrative Assistant to Event Coordinator to Manager to Associate Director to Director, I saw the window to follow my other passion shrinking. My concentration on writing started to come in fits and gasps. I began to wake up in the middle of the night wondering who I was: A nonprofit leader? Or a writer?
These days, I have a sterling career in nonprofit. This is a job people go to college specifically for, and I have been afforded amazing opportunities to learn and grow. It is one of the worthiest callings in the job market. Fighting to make sure those who need assistance get assistance. How could I let it go?
It's been an emotional wrestling match. My uncertainty has been epic. I've been struggling for a year and a half. And in the last six months, with this tying up my mind, I wrote nothing of note. In the last two months, I started losing sleep, waking up in the middle of the night with a clench in my belly, with an honest-to-heart-attack constriction in my chest.
I looked desperately for the solution. I am the main financial support for my family. I can't just up and quit with no income. If only a $1M advance would come through for Wishing World, then all my problems would be solved, right?
But as I talked with Dean, I realized that the point isn't the money. $1M won't give me more commitment to my calling.
The point is living my life. MY life. Not the life I think I should have. Not the life I'm talented enough to achieve. My life. Putting my all into that unique bit of myself that I have to give to the people around me.
There are going to be rocky roads no matter which way I turn. But if I'm standing in the center of myself, pointing my light toward what excites me, problems are just challenges I can't wait to face. Walls are engaging projects on the horizon. Setbacks only point out how hard I'm fighting for what I love.
Me, I think of my kids. What if I deprive them of the life they deserve by stepping back from the higher yearly wage? What if they don't get to go to the college they deserve because I couldn't make any money off my writing?
But as Dean and I talked, I realized that money is not the best of what I can give my children. More than money, I can fill them with the certainty that they should follow their dreams. I want them to at least try. So I'm going to show them how.
I can't see the end of all paths. Hell, most of the time I can't see further than two feet in front of me. But I feel the opportunities to let my writing move to the next step all around me. What will I show my children if I walk away from those opportunities because I am afraid?
I'm ready. This is the adventure, and if you are interested in following it with me, I will chronicle it here. I will take my shot and write down what happens, success or failure.