I have used several UTG red dot sights in the past and they have always worked well and are of good quality. The best part is that they are inexpensive. ]The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount was under $40 through Cheaper Than Dirt (see link at end of article).
The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount was chosen to mate with a Hi-Point 995TS WC carbine. I had previously mounted the UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Circle Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount (which had been removed from a shotgun) on a Hi-Point 4595TS, but had decided to go with a single dot rather than the circle dot for the Hi-Point 995TS WC. While the circle dot sight was great for a shotgun (at 15 yards, the shot spread was within the outer circle), and works fine on the Hi-Point 4595TS, a single-dot unit for the 995TS WC carbine seemed to be the better of the two options.
The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount is a new Generation Instant Target Aiming (CQB) Compact Tactical Red/Green Dot Sight that is 38MM in diameter with a 4.0 MOA red or green dot.
In this section, I take a closer look at the UTG 3.8″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount and pass on what I observe to you.
The black anodized aluminum housing appears robust and constructed well enough to handle rough use and the environment.
The lenses have received non-reflection high tech Emerald coatings that mitigate glare and distortion. It is undetermined; however, if the unit is hermitically-sealed and/or water-proof.
The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount is fully adjustable for elevation, windage, dot color selection, and dot intensity.
Dot color selection is performed by turning a large step-switch knob (Selection Knob) that is mounted on top of the sight housing. Dot color is clearly marked on the selection knob. The selection knob also houses the majority of the electronics and also a single CR 2032 Lithium battery, which is accessible under a threaded and environmentally-sealed top cover. When placed in the zero position, the sight is not powered. Dot color selection is performed by turning the selection knob clockwise or counter-clockwise from the zero position.
The Selection Knob also allows for 5 brightness settings for each dot that allow you to select a brightness setting according to the environment. Brightness settings are clearly marked for each dot color (red and green). The "off" position for each color is indicated alphabetically while the brightness levels are indicated numerically in steps from 1 to 5. A colored arrow also indicates the direction in which to turn the selector knob for each color. The selection knob is stiff to rotate, but detent positions are positive when turning the selection knob from one setting to another.
The 4 MOA dot, when set at an optimum brightness setting for your environment, allows you to quickly acquire your target with both eyes open. Too high of an intensity setting; however, may cause the dot to "flare" under low-light conditions. I prefer the green dot for indoor use and the red dot for outdoor use, but your preference may differ.
I try to run the dot intensity at the lowest setting possible, regardless of the ambient light conditions, as much as possible to conserve battery power and also to prevent dot distortion.
The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount provides a wide range of adjustment for windage and elevation. Windage and elevation turrets are topped off with a threaded cap to keep the environment out. Elevation and windage can be adjusted by turning the adjustment stem in the desired direction with a coin or flat-tipped screwdriver. Windage consist of left (counter-clockwise) and right (clockwise) directions. Elevation adjustment is either up (counter-clockwise) or down (clockwise). Adjustment clicks are positive and adjustment points are clearly marked. Adjustments are in 1/2 MOA increments.
The CR 2032 Lithium battery is firmly held into place by the top cover of the Selection Knob. The top cover is smooth and does not provide a means to removing or installing easily. However, the edge of the battery cover is textured to provide a gripping surface. It is best to hold the Selector Housing with the fingers of one hand while the fingers of the other hand turn the battery cap.
The battery is placed into position with the positive (+) side facing up.
It is possible, and depending upon which direction the Selector Knob is turned, that the battery cap could loosen. Periodic checking of the battery cap's tightness might be in order during normal use.
I recommend the use of light grease on the cap's threads to help protect the housing and the threads. This also helps to seal the battery compartment.
Although intended for mounting on Picatinny rail systems, due to the single point mount system the UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount will also mount on most Weaver rails that closely approximate the Picatinny rail system. The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight includes an Integral Quick Detachable Picatinny Mount with Fully Adjustable Cam Lever Lock System that provides quick removal and installation capabilities.
I would recommend a dab of Blue thread locker be applied to the tension screw to prevent it from backing out during live fire.
A mounting tension (Hex-head wrench) tool is provided with the sight and provides a means to adjust the mounting tension against the sight rail. The tension screw is located in the center of the Quick Detach lever. Follow the directions provided with the sight to ascertain the correct tension for your particular application. It is advised that that you do not over-tighten the mount, which could result in damage to the rail or to the sight.
Spring-loaded, flip-up lens caps provide lens protection. The rubber lens cap housing provides a good fit on the housing of the sight and the flip-up polymer caps seem to snap and hold into place well (on my unit). A simple push on the lens cap protrusion releases the lens cap for sighting purposes.
UTG also provides a lens cleaning cloth.
Each lens protector can be removed from the sight, which allows you to select the flip-up caps for your preference when in the open position, or you can remove the lens protectors entirely.
While the lens caps do stay open out of the way, they also stay out of the way against the Selector Knob and elevation adjustment cover if allowed to open up (as opposed to sideways or at another angle) and may cause some consternation when trying to select a color or adjust the intensity of the color. Personally, I like to remove them entirely and run the optic without the covers, or run the optic where the covers will flip down (if possible), which provides full access to controls and adjusters.
I have several Leapers UTG dot sights and they all have performed well. The only issue with me and dot sights is my astigmatism; the dot will be slightly distorted rather than perfectly round and that is something that I have adapted to. I have read many reviews of dot sights, and also the complaints of distorted dots. The complaints are usually unfounded as the users failed to realize that it was a physical issue and not an issue with the sight.
The lenses are clear and free of distortion.
The 5 brightness settings allow the sight to be used in a variety of environmental conditions. I really like the green dot for indoor range work, but it seems to work fine outdoors as well.
I sighted through the optic at a target approximately 250 yards distant and had no problem laying the dot on the target. The only issue that I had was when the sun was low in the sky and directly in front of me. But, I have the same issue with any optic and even open sights under this condition.
I have run UTG dot sights on numerous firearms, including the Ruger Gunsite Scout, and they have performed without fail.
It is quite nice not having to rely on lining up a set of open sights to take a shot. Even if you are off center of the lens, as long as the red dot is on target and you do your part, the bullet will hit your target.
I have UTG red/green dot sights mounted on several firearms (rifle, pistol, shotgun, and carbine) and I find the UTG brand to be reliable and durable. I prefer quick-detachment mounts over many others and UTG red/dot sights have met that preference well. The UTG family of sights meets the need of the sport shooter. From what I understand, red dot sights are even popular among some sporting clay shooters.
The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount is an inexpensive means to add red dot sighting capabilities to your favorite firearm; A red dot is a stable sighting platform and can be used with both eyes open, as compared to magnified optics. For most practical purposes, target acquisition is fast and a dot sighting system can be held more stable than a laser sight. Eye relief is not an issue and having a full field of view is quite nice.
Most dot sights can co-witness with iron sights, although some may require a riser mount to do so. There are also magnifiers that can augment a dot sight's capabilities.
Currently, I am running the UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount on a Hi-Point 995TS WC in place of the open sights that came with the firearm. I am running its brother, the UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Circle Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount on a Hi-Point 4595TS carbine and it has been trouble free. That means that I am totally reliant on the dot sight. That also means that I also need full confidence in the optic that I am using and I have no problem having such with the UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount.
Overall, the product adds about 12 ounces to your firearm. With the Hi-Point 995TS WC carbine (at 6.25 pounds unloaded), the additional weight is not noticeable at all as I probably deleted 8-ounces by removing the front and rear sight of the 995TS WC carbine. I have run a similar unit on a Ruger bull-barreled 22/45 pistol with no problems with weight.
I especially like the large ocular lens as compared to smaller units like the SPARC II, which has a 28mm lens. The larger the lens, the better I like it.
The 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount is an inexpensive option as a dot sighting system where quality exceeds the cost.


Thanks for posting the name of the media place in Plainwell. I have some pieces which are too large for my cabinet that need media blasting and have not had good results (warpage) in the GR area. It might well be worth a trip to Plainwell.


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FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcherFactory::FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcherFactory() =
    default;
FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcherFactory::
    ~FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcherFactory() = default;

std::unique_ptr<AccountCapabilitiesFetcher>
FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcherFactory::CreateAccountCapabilitiesFetcher(
    const CoreAccountInfo& account_info,
    AccountCapabilitiesFetcher::OnCompleteCallback on_complete_callback) {
  auto fetcher = std::make_unique<FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcher>(
      account_info, std::move(on_complete_callback),
      base::BindOnce(&FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcherFactory::OnFetcherDestroyed,
                     base::Unretained(this), account_info.account_id));
  DCHECK(!fetchers_.count(account_info.account_id));
  fetchers_[account_info.account_id] = fetcher.get();
  return fetcher;
}

void FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcherFactory::CompleteAccountCapabilitiesFetch(
    const CoreAccountId& account_id,
    const absl::optional<AccountCapabilities> account_capabilities) {
  DCHECK(fetchers_.count(account_id));
  // `CompleteFetch` may destroy the fetcher.
  fetchers_[account_id]->CompleteFetch(account_capabilities);
}

void FakeAccountCapabilitiesFetcherFactory::OnFetcherDestroyed(
    const CoreAccountId& account_id) {
  DCHECK(fetchers_.count(account_id));
  fetchers_.erase(account_id);
}

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Q: Upload a file to Google Drive with embedded browser c# Since I am unable to capture browser window close event using the GoogleWebAuthorizationBroker.AuthorizeAsync API, I followed this link (http://www.daimto.com/google-api-and-oath2/) to create an embedded browser and authenticate the user. I am unable to continue further to use the access token to upload a file in google drive. Is there any example available to continue from the above link to upload/download a file from Google Drive.
Regards,
Amrut

A: From the same author, there is a documentation how to upload/ download files to Google Drive.
Like with most of the Google APIs you need to be authenticated in order to connect to them. To do that you must first register your application on Google Developer console.   Under APIs be sure to enable the Google Drive API and Google Drive SDK, as always don't forget to add a product name and email address on the  consent screen form.

Make sure your project is at least set to .net 4.0.

Add the following NuGet Package
PM> Install-Package Google.Apis.Drive.v2

In  order to download a file we need to know its file resorce the only way to get the file id is from the Files.List() command we used earlier.
public static Boolean downloadFile(DriveService _service, File _fileResource, string _saveTo)
        {
            if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(_fileResource.DownloadUrl))
            {
                try
                {
                    var x = _service.HttpClient.GetByteArrayAsync(_fileResource.DownloadUrl );
                    byte[] arrBytes = x.Result;
                    System.IO.File.WriteAllBytes(_saveTo, arrBytes);
                    return true;
                }
                catch (Exception e)
                {
                    Console.WriteLine("An error occurred: " + e.Message);
                    return false;
                }
            }
            else
            {
                // The file doesn't have any content stored on Drive.
                return false;
            }
        }

Using _service.HttpClient.GetByteArrayAsync we can pass it the download url of the file we would like to download. Once the file is download its a simple matter of wright the file to the disk.
Remember from creating a directory in order to upload a file you have to be able to tell Google what its mime-type is.  I have a little method here that try's to figure that out.   Just send it the file name.   Note: When uploading a file to Google Drive if the name of the file is the same name as a file that is already there.   Google Drive just uploads it anyway,  the file that was there is not updated you just end up with two files with the same name.     It only checks based on the fileId not based upon the file name.    If you want to Update a file you need to use the Update command we will check that later.
public static File uploadFile(DriveService _service, string _uploadFile, string _parent) {

            if (System.IO.File.Exists(_uploadFile))
            {
                File body = new File();
                body.Title = System.IO.Path.GetFileName(_uploadFile);
                body.Description = "File uploaded by Diamto Drive Sample";
                body.MimeType = GetMimeType(_uploadFile);
                body.Parents = new List() { new ParentReference() { Id = _parent } };

                // File's content.
                byte[] byteArray = System.IO.File.ReadAllBytes(_uploadFile);
                System.IO.MemoryStream stream = new System.IO.MemoryStream(byteArray);
                try
                {
                    FilesResource.InsertMediaUpload request = _service.Files.Insert(body, stream, GetMimeType(_uploadFile));
                    request.Upload();
                    return request.ResponseBody;
                }
                catch (Exception e)
                {
                    Console.WriteLine("An error occurred: " + e.Message);
                    return null;
                }
            }
            else {
                Console.WriteLine("File does not exist: " + _uploadFile);
                return null;
            }

        }

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Alternate History Books > Books > Grantville Gazette III
A West Virginia community is sent back to the 17th century and gets involved in the Thirty Years War.
Prequels & Sequels:
1635: Dreeson Incident
Grantville Gazette, Volume III (Ring of Fire - Gazette editions Book 3)
Kindle Edition (464 pages)
In Virginia DeMarce's witty and touching "Pastor Kastenmayers Revenge", a Lutheran pastor gets even with the American who eloped with his daughter by scheming to gain new adherents through eight separate arranged marriages between Lutheran down-timers and American up-timers.
In other stories:
The same teenagers who launched the sewing machine industry in Volume 1 move on to conquer the financial world, in Gorg Huffs "Other Peoples Money";
Francis Turners "Hobsons Choice" tells the tale of the personal and theological impact of the Ring of Fire on rambunctious students and barmaids in the university town of Cambridge, England;
in Eva Muschs "If the Demons Will Sleep", a woman terrorized by the notorious Hungarian countess Bartholdy finds peace and sanctuary in Grantville;
in Wood Hughes "Hell Fighters", a Benedictine monk confronts an inferno and finds his orders new calling;
in David Carricos "The Sound of Music" and Enrico Toros continuing "Euterpe", Grantville becomes a magnet drawing Europes most ambitious young musicians;
and Danita Ewing concludes the short novel An Invisible War, which began in Volume 2.
The third volume of the Gazette also contain factual articles exploring such topics as the centrality of iron to the industrial revolution, the prospects for the mechanization of agriculture in the 17th century, and the logic behind the adoption of the Struve-Reardon Gun as the basic weapon of the USEs infantry.
At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Eric Flint is the author of the New York Times best seller 1634: The Galileo Affair (with Andrew Dennis)—a novel in his top-selling "Ring of Fire" alternate history series. His first novel for Baen, Mother of Demons, was picked by Science Fiction Chronicle as a best novel of the year. His 1632, which launched the Ring of Fire series, won widespread critical praise, as from Publishers Weekly, which called him "an SF author of particular note, one who can entertain and edify in equal, and major measure." A longtime labor union activist with a master's degree in history, he currently resides in northwest Indiana with his wife Lucille.
By Eric Flint Grantville Gazette III (Ring of Fire) (1st First Edition) [Hardcover]
By Eric (editor) Flint
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Ring of Fire (Set of 5) 1634 Galileo Affair & Ram Rebellion; 1635 Dreeson Incident...
By Eric Flint
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Lowest Used Price: $74.99*
The Ring of Fire Series tells a science fiction alternate history beginning with a mysterious cosmic force, the Ring of Fire, that hurled the town of Granville from 20th Century West Virginia back to 17th Century Europe into the heart of the Thirty Years War, changing the course of history. Books include: (1) Grantville Gazette II; (2) Grantville Gazette III; (3) 1634: The Galileo Affair; (4) 1634: The Ram Rebellion; (5) 1635: The Dreeson Incident.

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Q: Aggregation in class diagram and class properties In a lecture about Class diagrams the following slide appeared which describes the relationship in an Elevator system:

The lecture called the black headed arrows a "composite aggregation" relationship which means that the child cannot exist independently of the parent.
In this elevator system example, the Motor object is irrelevant outside of the Elevator object.
What I don't understand though is how the composite aggregation appears in the code itself. I'd expect there to be a "myMotor" property in the Elevator but there isn't.
Is it because by drawing this relationship we tell the programmer that he needs to implement it but the implementation details are his to choose?
As opposed to the father object's proprties which are stated explicitly (like the elevator's isActive boolean property)?

A: U.M.L. can be used, in several ways,as very conceptual design tool, or a more specific programming design tool.
So, when representing a composite aggregation, it can be represented in several ways.

*

*Sometimes, you may want to display all members of a class. Bad, when there are too much members.

    +--------------------------+
    |       ElevatorClass      |
    +--------------------------+
    | [+] boolean:   isActive  |
    | [+] boolean:   isInOrder |
    | [+] Floor:     Location  |
    | [+] MotorClass:   Motor  |
    | [+] DoorClass:    Door   |
    +--------------------------+
    | [+] startOperation()     |
    | [+] stopOperation()      |
    | [+] gooUp()              |
    | [+] gooDown()            |
    | [+] openDoor()           |
    | [+] closeDoor()          |
    +--------------------------+

*

*Sometimes, you may want to hide all members of a class. Good, when you want to focus in the class, not the members. Note: This may be the case you are looking right now.

    +--------------------------+1       1+--------------------------+
    |       ElevatorClass      |------<*>|     RescueButtonClass    |
    +--------------------------+         +--------------------------+

*

*Sometimes, you may want to show some members of a class, and hide another.

    +--------------------------+ 1     1 +--------------------------+
    |       ElevatorClass      |------<*>|      MotorButtonClass    |
    +--------------------------+         +--------------------------+
    | [+] boolean:   isActive  |
    | [+] boolean:   isInOrder |
    | [+] Floor:     Location  |
    | [+] MotorClass:   Motor  |
    | [+] DoorClass:    Door   |
    +--------------------------+

To make things a little complicated, the motor, as well as the other elements, doesn't necesarilly have to be referenced by a reference member in the elevator class.
Example (c style):
class ElevatorClass {
public:
  List<ComponentClass*> Components;

  ...

  void AddComponent(ComponentClass* ThisComponent);
} // class ElevatorClass

...

MyElevator.AddComponent(MyMotor);

In the previous code example, the member is not referenced directly.
Personally I agree with you that this its very clear:
class ElevatorClass {
public:
  MotorClass* Motor;
  MotorClass* Motor;
} // class ElevatorClass

Cheers.

A: For a Composite Aggregation (also called Composition), USUALLY this indicates a parent-child relationship.  In your example, an Elevator object in your code would contain a reference to only one Motor object.  Here is a link to a blog post that may explain it better.  Look for the Composition section:
http://aviadezra.blogspot.com/2009/05/uml-association-aggregation-composition.html
I think this representation makes sense for all the objects pictured except maybe StopRequest.  Personally I would not have pictured that as a Composition to the Elevator object, but remember that UML is not an exact science.

A: Your assumption is correct - UML relations doesn't specify the implementation details. In case of composition the requirement is that Motor object lifetime is bounded to the containing Elevator object lifetime. This can be achieved in several ways (and dependens on the language you use as well). It can be a property inside the Elevator and in this case it will be automatically destroyed along with the the containing Elevator. On the other hand, it can be an external object which is instantiated and freed manually during the lifetime of the containing Elevator object. The implementation depends on the specific case and additional design considerations, such as simplicity, flexibility, modularity etc.
There are many details that can be added to the diagram. The creator of the diagram needs to consider what to include and what to omit. For example, private properties are usually related to implementation details and aren't interesting for the class diagram thus they won't be mentioned. Properties mentioned explicitly imply a composition relation between the containing object and the property. Such notion is usually used for primitive properties, such as boolean, int etc. For a more complex properties an explicit UML relation is usually used to depict the relation between the objects (like between Elevator and Motor).


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Why Meshwear Technologies ended up turning down $500,000 from all five dragons
Getting a deal with all five dragons' got the entrepreneur thinking that there might be a better one to help the company expand into the United States.
Mary Teresa Bitti
Mar 10, 2014 • Last Updated March 10, 2014 • 4 minute read
Glenn Lowson photo for National Post
Each week, Financial Post contributor Mary Teresa Bitti revisits CBC's previous week's episode of Dragons' Den. She captures what the cameras didn't and in the process provides a case study for readers, zeroing in on what pitchers and dragons were thinking and what the challenges for the deal are going forward.
The pitch Blair Beattie, owner of Ancaster, Ont.-based Meshwear Technologies Inc. appeared on the show with models sporting his brand, Coolworks Workwear, convertible ventilated work pants. The concept was developed about 10 years ago by a friend, who was looking for an alternative to work pants that he could wear on the factory floor in the summer because safety regulations prohibited wearing shorts onsite.
"One night after sweating through the day, he hit on the idea of pants featuring mesh legs," Mr. Beattie says. A trip to a fabric store for mesh material and another store for bathing suit trunks, coupled with help from his mother and his friend had a prototype. Management approved the pants and it wasn't long before he was fielding requests from his co-workers.
Applying for a patent proved no easy feat: First the factory worker had to find a patent attorney who would agreed to apply for the patent then he waited two years before being granted one for the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Beattie became a partner early on and is now sole owner of the brand.
During the eight years Mr. Beattie spent growing the business, manufacturing has moved to China and the expanded product line, which includes high-visibility T-shirts and sweatshirts and coats, is available in about 800 locations across Canada — a mix of independent safety and work wear retailers, industrial safety supply companies and many Mark's Work Wearhouse locations.
In the last few years, a new, unexpected distribution channel has become part of the mix: promotional products — companies that outfit employees are looking to put their logo on items — Mr. Beattie says.
When he appeared on the show, sales for the previous fiscal year were $1-million with revenue forecast to hit $1.8-million in 2013. Margins sat at about 35%.
Still, his biggest challenge to growth has been financing.
The deal Mr. Beattie asked for $500,000 in exchange for a 25% equity stake valuing the company at $2-million. "We wanted the money to pursue the U.S. market. We are not doing any business there now and it's a huge opportunity," Mr. Beattie says.
"We also wanted to expand our product line. We've built a decent distribution base. Adding more pieces to the line would be another way to build the existing business."
All five dragons made an offer of $500,000 for 33% equity plus a 5% royalty until they recouped half their investment, which Mr. Beattie accepted on air. However, in the long run he turned them down.
"At the time, we were looking at another potential strategic partnership. And to enter into the beginning steps of exploring a deal with the dragons there is a contract that has a break-out fee attached. Given that, I felt there was likely a stronger choice out there than what the dragons were offering," he said.
Mr. Beattie is still actively looking for a strategic partner who can help him enter the U.S. market. "Our patent applies to any type of clothing that employs vented legs. The concept could well be incorporated into recreational or sporting apparel. The opportunity is huge."
A dragon's point of view David Chilton was prepared to take the lead on this deal and had a few conversations with Mr. Beattie before the entrepreneur decided to walk away.
"I like businesses that make sense to me. One of my big concerns was around the patent. My plan was to hire a top IP lawyer to review it carefully because I felt anyone could knock it off … and probably find ways to manufacture more efficiently and garner distribution more quickly," Mr. Chilton said.
"Is he the right guy to move the business forward? I know he's excited about all the different areas he can pursue, but he has to pick one or two, get the marketing and distribution right first," he said.
As for breaking into the U.S. market, Mr. Chilton recommends tapping the expertise of a marketing accelerator-type firm that has strong connections with the appropriate distributors and retailers to make it happen much more quickly.
"He should also look into selling the patent on a licensing basis to a manufacturer. Another option is to approach one of the major retailers and give them an exclusive for a year or two and they license it. In exchange for the exclusive, they will pay an outsized royalty."
An expert's opinion Brad Cherniak, partner at Sapient Capital Partners in Toronto, is also worried about just how easy it is to engineer around the patent.
"U.S. competitors will suss out quickly whether or not he has the legal budget to protect his patent. The U.S. is still an aggressive market and apparel is a brutal business. Not knowing all the facts and just how sound the patent is, my counsel would be to approach a manufacturer and license the technology, let them fight the battles and set up relationships. Everyone from Walmart down are trying to cut distributors. Companies like this with just one product are exposed," he said.
The other option is to stay niche and take a targeted approach to entering the U.S. market, Mr. Cherniak said.
"Pick a region with a strong manufacturing or construction industry or big Defence contracts, cold call small suppliers with a regional footprint and cut a deal. This will allow you to stay under the radar while establishing a foothold and then get bigger or not. It could still be a healthy niche business with growing sales. It all depends on his overall strategy."


2012 flew by sooo fast, it wasn't a very good year for me financially and job wise, but I had my health, my family, friends and my boyfriend to be thankful for. New Years Eve, my boyfriend and I went out and had dinner at my uncle's house, but by 10 pm I was itching to get back home- to My fur babies (!) Cinnamon and Zoey! We had a quiet night in and had the girls huddled around us while we watched the countdown. I remember telling cinnamon to scoot over;) she cheekily kept sitting between my bf's and my lap- she was breathing hard but her tail was still wagging back and forth- she was happy. She kept us awake most of the night- she was restless, breathing hard and it was hard for her to be comfortable in one place. I won't go into every detail because honestly I don't feel like reliving it:( Cinnamon's little heart finally gave out and she died at 12 noon, Tuesday January 1st, 2013. My little girl is gone. I don't have any children- she and Zoey are my kids. My heart is broken and I'm not dealing with it very well. I want to keep blogging and talking makeup- and I will soon. But right now all my thoughts and concerns are taken up by the fact that I won't ever see her beautiful eyes, or her wagging tail as I come through the door. When I was looking for a name for my blog- I chose to include their names because my love for them was always on my mind. The blog will live on for my little Cinni. So again I leave you with some pictures of her that I loved and hope that everyone had/has a safe New Year with many blessing. It's been an amazing blogging experience for me-meeting new friends, participating in my first international swap, here's hoping 2013 will be just as amazing.


The Landscape Partnership commissioned us to design a modern pergola for their improvements to the Clacton Seafront Gardens. The brief was to design a new structure that reflected the existing traditional Victorian pergolas.
The pergola was created using stainless steel to give it a more contemporary feel and to withstand the corrosive environment. The bright polished roof used twisted bars to be reflective and shimmer like the nearby sea, whilst using the shape and feel of the Victorian pergolas.
The canopies were designed to encourage plants to grow along them, this was achieved through a fabricated net-like structure and a rough shot blasted finish.
This award-winning project helped to successfully reinvigorate the Clacton Seafront area.


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MSM Spotlight:
Meet 2022 Commencement Student Speaker Shimon Gambourg (MM '22)
Shimon Gambourg (MM '22) is graduating with a Master's in jazz composition and is this year's Student Speaker at MSM's Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 19. He tells us about his time at MSM, graduation, and what's next for him.
Each year, the MSM graduating class votes on a student to represent them at graduation. The Dean of Students and Director of Student Engagement interview the three students receiving the most nominations, and makes its selection with input from the MSM Student Government.
ABOUT SHIMON GAMBOURG
Shimon Gambourg is a bassist and composer from Israel, currently based in Brooklyn, New York. He's the recipient of two ASCAP awards as well as several American-Israel Cultural Foundation scholarships, and has been profiled by the Jerusalem Post. Shimon moved to the U.S. in 2016 to study film scoring at Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship. His bass teachers included John Patitucci and James Genus, and he has performed with jazz luminaries including Billy Cobham, Mark Whitfield, and Israeli jazz giant Mordy Ferber.
Shimon studied for his Master's degree in jazz composition at Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Mike Holober and Miguel Zenón.
Shimon Gambourg (MM '22) conducting the Jazz Big Band Student Composers Concert in Neidorff-Karpati Hall at MSM
How do you feel about being named this year's Student Speaker at Commencement?
Shimon: More than just an incredible honor, I am trying to approach it as yet another opportunity to engage with an audience. As musicians, we tend to preoccupy ourselves with the "how" at the expense of the "why". Music, being a very technical art, keeps us in the shed for a longer-than-comfortable share of our path upwards. Having this rare chance to try and resonate with as many people as possible, especially in a medium slightly removed from music, is a blessing for me.
What are your highlights from this past school year?
Shimon: As restrictions were gradually eased, I found myself involved in several large ensemble projects – a view almost entirely absent from my first year of graduate school. Certainly, the most rewarding experiences among those were writing for and conducting the MSM Jazz Orchestra for the Mingus centennial at Dizzy's, as well as arranging some of Mary Lou Williams' yet-unheard music. It is an ambitious project and it had to be shelved for a more appropriate time. It never hurts to recognize that some scores have to wait for a little while before they may bloom.
Shimon Gambourg (MM '22) at Dizzy's Club with Interim Dean of Jazz Arts Ingrid Jensen on trumpet
Tell us about your MSM journey over the past two years.
Shimon: There is one particular thing that's shared by all 2022 graduates, I believe. That goes especially for those Master's students who like myself had to start their degree under the auspices of one-person room limits and half-hour ventilation breaks. It feels, at times, as if that first year was merely a dream, or rather a prelude for the second year. I had only known half of my graduating classmates through Zoom until a few months ago: the music for my first-year jury was produced entirely at home, on a laptop. This gradual, yet still somewhat sudden in feel return to in-person music making has led to a heightened appetite for collaboration and a more profound sense of community. These are the things that I hope to preserve as I carry on, beyond MSM.
What is your favorite MSM memory?
Shimon: During the very first week of school in the fall of 2020, we all felt extremely lucky to be able to play in ensembles and other performance-based classes, while most institutions were still fully online. This is also part of the reason I chose MSM over other college programs in New York. I happened to run into a new classmate of mine right after my ensemble was done and hers was starting, and somehow she didn't have a bass to play that night. I offered her mine, but she refused; luckily, she did agree to a date! Almost two years later, we're living together and graduating from MSM together.
This gradual, yet still somewhat sudden return to in-person music making, has led to a heightened appetite for collaboration and a more profound sense of community. These are the things that I hope to preserve as I carry on, beyond MSM.
Shimon Gambourg (MM '22)
What's next for you? Any exciting summer plans?
Shimon: I'm very much looking forward to what's out there. The professional world of a jazz composer is as fascinating as it is monotonous – you more or less live inside your notation software, and arranging work is all about the tiny details that you manage to hide under the surface of a tune. The only way out is to stay curious, engage with other types of music and the arts, and to stay true to your gift of invention, it will always come in handy when you're looking for a particular turn of phrase but can't find it right away. As for myself, I'll be sure to keep on writing in earnest… and you should too!
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В'ячесла́в Арка́дійович Би́ков (;  24 липня 1960, Челябінськ, СРСР) — радянський та російський хокеїст, центральний нападник. Заслужений майстер спорту СРСР (1983). П'ятиразовий чемпіон світу і дворазовий олімпійський чемпіон у складі збірних СРСР і Росії. Заслужений тренер Росії. Колишній головний тренер збірної Росії з хокею.

Крім російського Биков з 2003 року має також швейцарське громадянство. Його син Андрій також грає в хокей, виступає за швейцарський «Фрібур-Готтерон», і вже виступав за молодіжну збірну Швейцарії.

У травні 2012 увійшов до складу Наглядової ради ХК ЦСКА.

Кар'єра гравця
У 15 років став грати за дорослу команду «Сельгоспвузовець». У сезоні 1979—1980 дебютував у першості СРСР («Металург» Челябінськ). Став найкращим снайпером команди — 50 шайб у 60 матчах. У 1980—1982 роках виступав за «Трактор» (Челябінськ), в 1982—1990 роках — грав у ЦСКА, 1990—1998 роках — у швейцарському «Фрібур-Готтерон», 1998—2000 роках — в «Лозанні».

Заслужений майстер спорту СРСР (1983), чемпіон СРСР 1983—1989 років. У чемпіонатах СРСР — 430 матчів, 195 шайб.

За підсумками сезону 1989/90 увійшов до символічної збірної чемпіонату СРСР. В опитуванні за визначенням найкращого хокеїста країни в 1986 року зайняв 5-е місце, в 1989 — 2-е, в 1990 — 3-е.

У збірній СРСР дебютував 8 вересня 1982 у Братиславі в матчі на приз газети «Руде право» з збірною Чехословаччини (7:4), де закинув першу шайбу.

Кар'єра тренера
Після закінчення кар'єри гравця працював тренером у «Фрібур-Готтерон» (Швейцарія). З 28 квітня 2004 року — по 4 квітня 2009 року працював головним тренером ЦСКА (Москва).

З 11 серпня 2006 року по 26 травня 2011 року Биков займав посаду головного тренера збірної Росії з хокею. У 2007 році на чемпіонаті світу збірна Росії під його керівництвом завоювала бронзові медалі, а на чемпіонаті світу в 2008 році в Канаді вперше за 15 років виграла титул чемпіонів світу, захистивши його через рік у Швейцарії. Проте в 2010 році на хокейному олімпійському турнірі у Ванкувері Росія зазнала в 1/4 фіналу принизливої поразки від Канади з рахунком 3:7, а на чемпіонаті світу в Німеччині поступились збірній Чехії у фіналі. Через рік у Словаччині Росія і зовсім залишилася без медалей, і 26 травня 2011 Биков був відправлений у відставку з поста головного тренера збірної Росії (таке рішення ухвалив виконком Федерації хокею Росії), а причиною цього рішення було названо «незадовільний виступ збірної Росії на чемпіонаті світу 2011».

У 2004 році Биков був обраний до Зали Слави російського хокею. 14 травня 2009, залишаючись тренером національної збірної, очолив клуб КХЛ «Салават Юлаєв» (Уфа) і в сезоні 2009—2010 виграв бронзові медалі Чемпіонату Росії, а вже в наступному сезоні 16 квітня 2011 під його керівництвом «Салават» виграв Кубок Гагаріна. 30 квітня закінчився термін контракту, який не був продовжений.

Досягнення
 Олімпійський чемпіон 1988, 1992 років.
 Чемпіон світу 1983, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1993 років. Чемпіон світу 2008, 2009 років як головний тренер збірної Росії. На чемпіонаті світу 1993 року був капітаном збірної Росії. Другий призер 1987 року. Третій призер 1985 та 1991 років. Увійшов до символічної збірної ЧС-89. На ЧС і Олімпіадах — 99 матчів, 49 голів.
 Фіналіст Кубка Канади 1987 (9 матчів, 2 голи).
 Володар Кубка європейських чемпіонів 1982—1990 років.
 Член Клубу Всеволода Боброва (327 закинутих шайб, 20-е місце).

Нагороди
 Орден «За заслуги перед Вітчизною» IV ступеня (30 червня 2009) — за великий внесок у перемогу національної збірної команди Росії з хокею на чемпіонатах світу в 2008 і 2009 роках
 Орден «Знак Пошани» (1988)
 Знак «За заслуги з розвитку фізичної культури та спорту» (Мінспортурізм Росії, 17 листопада 2011 року) — за заслуги з розвитку фізичної культури та спорту, багаторічну плідну працю та у зв'язку з відзначенням 65-річчя вітчизняного хокею

Сім'я
 Батько — Аркадій Биков, кравець, шив на дому. Помер.
 Мати — Галина Олександрівна Бикова, вихователь у дитячому садку. Проживає в Челябінську.
 Сестра — Олена Бєлозьорова.
 Дружина — Надія.
 Дочка — Марія (працює продюсером) у Швейцарії.
 Син — Андрій (хокеїст швейцарського клубу «Фрібур-Готтерон»).

Цікаві факти
 У новітній історії за участю Бикова збірна Росії ставала чемпіоном світу 3 рази — в 1993, 2008 та в 2009 роках, при цьому в 1993 Биков був капітаном, а у 2008 і 2009 — головним тренером.
 Коли у В'ячеслава Бикова запитали, які почуття він буде відчувати, якщо його син Андрій, виступаючи за збірну Швейцарії, закине шайбу у ворота збірної Росії, він відповів: «Я буду засмучений як тренер і шалено радий як батько».

Примітки

Джерела
 Статистика на сайті hockeydb.com
 Профіль на сайті eurohockey.net
 Профіль на сайті ЦСКА
 Профіль на сайті Chidlovski.net

Радянські хокеїсти
Гравці збірної СРСР з хокею
Російські хокеїсти
Російські хокейні тренери
Чемпіони зимових Олімпійських ігор 1988
Хокеїсти ЦСКА (Москва)
Хокеїсти «Мечела»
Хокеїсти «Трактора»
Хокеїсти «Фрібур-Готтерона»
Хокеїсти «Лозанни»
Хокеїсти на зимових Олімпійських іграх 1988
Радянські олімпійські чемпіони
Уродженці Челябінська
Путіністи

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Minneapolis Makes the Millennials and Micro-Units Pairing
Jenn Stanley April 14, 2015
Common space at Coze Flats, an apartment complex in Minneapolis with micro-units. (Credit: Coze Flats)
Minneapolis has jumped on the micro-unit bandwagon. But unlike other major cities such as Boston and Seattle, where micro-units often just mean more opportunity for profits, the Midwestern city aims to make compact living an affordable alternative in a market where a small studio can go for $1,200 a month.
How Freddie Mac Rejuvenates and Diversifies 'Mom-and-Pop' Building Owners
The Organizers Who Want Single-Family Zoning Abolished in Minneapolis
How New Rules for Section 8 Voucher Payments Mean More Mobility for Voucher Holders
Minneapolis Mayor Unveils Plan to Undo History of Segregation
According to MinnPost, Village Green Development proposed a plan for a new residential high-rise downtown that would include 293 micro-apartments that are 350 to 425 square feet in size.
"The fundamental reason for micro-units is obviously to allow affordable housing primarily for singles — or for couples in an urban setting where they rent a small unit and live big with all the conveniences," David Graham, an architect with Minneapolis' Elness Swenson Graham Architects told the news outlet.
Micro-apartments are gaining traction across the country, as many millennials settle into single, urban lifestyles, and eschew many outsized amenities embraced by their generational predecessors. Many complexes housing these micro-apartments boast impressive communal spaces that include rooftop gardens, pools, fitness centers and lounges.
"Micro-units work because the demographic that chooses to live in a micro-unit uses the community spaces within the building and the city itself as their living room," Graham said.
Jenn Stanley is a freelance journalist, essayist and independent producer living in Chicago. She has an M.S. from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
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With everything available, everything was naturally green and pollution free. As he stayed over here, his state of mind was relaxed and untroubled.
It was just that after making a few calls, he started to look from time to time at the Whitestone people who were working tirelessly. Occasionally, he looked like he was hesitant to speak, which made Sir System feel odd.
Finally, Sir could not hold it in anymore so it said, "Rich-man Host, you contributed greatly to the worship ceremony this time, thus I didn't bother you for strolling around here for two days. That being said, you've rested enough, it's time to work…"


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Q: ExtUtils::MakeMaker doesn't generate make target to install dependencies for development I'm building a Perl module.  Makefile.PL has
WriteMakefile(
    PREREQ_PM         => {
      'DBI' => '>= 1.641, < 2',
      # etc, ...
    },
    TEST_REQUIRES => {
      'Test::More' => 0,
    },
    # more stuff ...
);

Recently, my ~/perl5 tree got corrupted (PERL5LIB=~/perl5) so I decided to rebuild it, so I blew it away. Doesn't WriteMakefile() generate some make target that will do this for me with all the modules/packages in PREREQ_PM and TEST_REQUIRES. Instead, it just prints warnings:
Warning: prerequisite DBI >= 1.641, < 2 not found.

So I have to start re-installing all these by hand in order to run tests.  For my small project, this isn't such a problem, but what if the project had many dependencies?  Isn't there a way to automate this?

A: There is no Makefile target that will do what you want, but the cpan tool will use the information in the META file created by Makefile.PL to fetch and install dependencies.
If you to use cpan offline, consider cloning CPAN using CPAN::Mini.


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The Subtle Art Of Not Giving F*ck by Mark Manson, summary & review
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Idea № 1. Achievements are impossible with no negative experience
Idea № 2. Pain is a signal, and it makes you learn
Idea № 3. Happiness is never granted and requires struggle
Idea № 4. The majority of us are just usual folks, and it's fine
Idea № 5. Make sure the gain is worth the pain
Idea № 6. Concentrate only on what's important
Idea № 7. Regardless of the circumstances, we hold responsibility for our lives
Summary to Subtle art of not giving a f*ck summary
The author sees indifference (the title calls it harsher) not as an absolute characteristic but as a necessary tool to separate what's essential from what's not. People worry about success, money, other people's opinions when they should exude happiness, joy and accept who they are. That is the path to success as Manson sees it.
But positive thinking is rather dangerous. In the end, it creates illusions and sooner or later reality strikes back with a powerful punch of truth in the face. And the longer you turn your back on reality, the stronger the blow will be.
According to Manson, there is nothing worse for a modern human than feeling like a loser or appear like one in the eyes of other people.
It's the end of the world for a person to feel sad, anxious or lonely because of only positive emotions approved in modern society. Click to Tweet
The consumerist society we live in sees fear, anger, sadness and other negative emotions as signs of sickness or just a reason to visit a psychotherapist. Manson's advice is to turn "couldn't-care-less" attitude on and to the max. Negativities are natural and help us learn, adapt and survive under extreme conditions. They form our life experience.
What is sick is to try to get only positive life experience. Manson calls it "The Feedback Loop From Hell": the more satisfied you want to be, the more unsatisfied you are. A woman obsessed with her appearance is rarely happy with it. Even the smallest spot on her face can immediately drag such person into deep waters of anxiety and sadness. Mark Manson says all these people need is a healthy indifference in their lives.
You're not rich enough? Don't bother. You're not too pretty? So what? Ignore this fact!
A lot of readers can argue with the author that people who don't care can never become anything but miserable losers. Well, Manson has a lot of examples to dismantle those claims. How to master the "i-don't-give-an-F" attitude and what this art is all about?
Laconism, clear and straightforward statements, a different view on self-development, interesting stories and examples.
It will hardly be anything new for you if you're familiar with self-help books.
That is an authentic book with occasional and artistic use of strong language. The author is definitely in touch with reality, dislikes illusions and has no intention of creating any. He accepts this life and enjoys it whatever form it takes.
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This valuable book teaches you responsibility, how to achieve a sensible perception of who you are and how to stop being afraid of pain, losses, and suffering. It is a part of our lives, so stop fixating on bad things and fight them instead. Our existence is limited in time, so Mark Manson suggests we better concentrate on what matters.
And he has some ideas regarding this.
All kinds of adverse events, experiences and emotions seem almost catastrophic for most people these days. We are ready to spend weeks complaining how that cab driver was one minute late, or how that lady in the grocery store gave us an irritated look along with the change, how one of our colleagues made a mistake, while we lose focus on some essential things.
We perceive any misfortune like it's a cosmical injustice. That is because we think only losers, who are unable to control their lives, can be misfortunate and make mistakes.
As a result of ads imprinting cliches in our society and under positive thinking advocacy, the majority of people have their self-esteem set too high.
And we are in fear of anything that can ruin that self-esteem. We run from decisions, lose initiative and surround ourselves with illusions even if we try and make steps forward we back away at first sight of trouble and discomfort. Such fear suffocates and enslaves us.
"Don't try," reads a gravestone of Charles Bukowski, a prominent writer. Manson mentions this fact at the beginning of his book. "Don't try to escape from death" is not the only idea behind those words. Manson also understands it as "don't try but do something."
Bukowski's road to fame was not exactly smooth. For many years he worked as a fill-in letter carrier for the United States Post Office Department, but continued mailing his works to publishers. Nobody wanted to publish his works and replies often contained a rich choice of mean words and insults for him. His novels were considered horrible, ridiculous and disgusting. Bukowski drank a lot and was depressed off and on for years, but he never stopped, never gave up. Only by the age of 50 the skies turned blue for him. It started with a publication by a small indie publisher and a modest fee, but lead to a triumph. His novels and poems were selling out. More than anybody on planet Earth, Bukowski was in disbelief of his own success. Alcohol, women and depression remained parts of his life. He didn't change, but he knew how to accept and be at peace with himself. And if he hadn't been able to accept all the negative experiences, we might have never heard about a writer and poet Charles Bukowski.
Suffering is always a significant part of the learning process for a child. A child quickly learns not to touch a hot pan, not to lick metal parts out in the cold winter day, not to bite on a shiny chilly pepper. That is what forms a vision of life and a basic understanding of what one should and should not do.
Humans as biological species barely distinguish between physical and emotional pain. We tend to blame people who hurt us. That happens because we lack understanding of the nature of emotional distress. Why it occurs? Where it comes from? Yes, sometimes people can be genuinely unjust and hurt us for no reason at all, but we miss the whole point. It doesn't matter who is guilty, but who is responsible and in your life, it is always you. So it is your responsibility to decide what to do with the pain. Submit to it and fall prey to the misery it brings or learn from it and rise again.
Mark Manson brings up a period of his life as an example. The episode when his girl left him. He couldn't even believe they broke up and his pain was horrible. He was not only begging her to come back but also harassing with threats, pleas, and accusations. He started drowning himself in alcohol, self-pity, and occasional one-night-stands. It took him a year to come to the realization of his mistakes and weak spots. Looking back one day he finally saw how ignorant and egotistic and sometimes even cold-hearted he was. It all helped him to take a better look at himself and avoid the same behavioral patterns in the future. We cannot change others' behavior, but we can reinvent and change ours through a painful lesson. In a lot of ways, that lesson he had in the past is why he lives a happy married life today.
Do not fear the pain says, Manson. Make the pain your tool and your trauma the source of strength, and power.
According to Manson, most people want a lovely house by the seaside, millions on their bank accounts, a life of earthly joys and pleasures all day.
But nobody asks themselves a question: what price am I willing to pay for it? Am I ready to overcome pain and struggle for my dream? Click to Tweet
Some people dream of financial independence and their own business. But are they ready to spend those first few years breaking their back 24/7 to come to success finally? You want to look good, but you don't even sweat it? You wish for love, trust, partnership, and passionate sex all in one? Then what about collisions, arguments, worries, and anxieties of relationships? Will you overcome it all? Are you willing to? Happiness is in the struggle rather than in the result.
Most people wish for reward without effort and result without process, but it is not how it works. Easy come easy go. Such joys don't last long.
Manson remembers his pal Jimmy, who used to exude self-content everywhere he went. However, all his efforts were put to cadge money from his friends. This money was about to help him open his business, or start a charity fund, or promote a prominent project, but in reality, he was just a loather and nothing more. He leads a life of an easy-rider and lived off his parents and kind-hearted friends. None of his projects came to life, he hasn't even got a proper education, but his self-content was impenetrable. The worst part was that Jimmy was unbelievably confident in considering himself a unique, talented person who not only deserves credit and immediate success but will undoubtedly get it one day. He believed that wealth and prosperity would come his way with the help of the kind people surrounding him.
Such delusional thinking combined with extreme self-confidence can be contagious and inspirational at first. So happened to Manson's friends and relatives, who believed his intentions and supported his projects. Gradually, the number of supporters around him started to grow thin, and his life started collapsing. He wanted to get a free ride and put no effort of his own. Eventually, people began to realize what kind of person he was, but he refused to believe and take it seriously. Anyone skeptical of him, Jimmy considered a narrow-minded person, a bigot or just envious. Jimmy was weak and preferred lying to himself instead of facing the truth.
GRIN tech's side note: story reminds a Dunning–Kruger effect (in nutshell its about low-ability people cannot objectively evaluate their actual competence or incompetence)
There was a trend in psychology in the 1960s, which suggested that every person is unique. Manson considers this to be nothing but a lie because if everyone is unique the very term becomes meaningless. If you adopt the idea that you're special by default, you automatically contaminate yourself with hopes for effortless success. In the end, nothing but painful awakening from illusions coupled with depression awaits you. Expectations too high rarely match reality.
It's similar to our emotions. It is worth remembering that generations of people shed their tears for the same reasons as we do now.
The art of healthy indifference is also in not getting fixated on your exceptional nature.
Efforts, decisiveness, consistency, ability to tell what matters from what doesn't and ability to tread your path make you unique and outstanding. You can have no special talents and still live your life with dignity.
Manson states that those ideas started in the 1960s are all seeds of everyday narcissism. Stop perceiving yourself as a genius, a rising star or — in the opposite case — a victim of circumstances. Otherwise, you remain entrapped in a wrong position, and the only perspective you can get is that the world owes you something. Perceive yourself as a friend, a relative, a willing student, a partner and remember nobody owes you anything.
Manson writes about a Japanese lieutenant Hiroo Onoda. During World War II he got stuck on one of the Philippines islands with three of his soldiers and received an order not to give up. He then fought the enemy for 25 years, though pretty soon planes were dispersing flyers around the island informing that the war was over. Onoda and his fellow soldiers read those but considered flyers to be an enemy trick. They continued to ravage the island, convinced that the enemy is still present.
Eventually, locals managed to resist Onoda's attacks and killed his soldiers. One soldier gave up and was captured, and Onoda managed to escape. Multiple search groups were dispatched to look for Onoda, but only a young fortune-seeker Suzuki managed to find him. He was wandering around the jungle yelling out that Emperor worries about Onoda. Suzuki found him, convinced him the war is over and took Onoda back to Japan.
Onoda became a celebrity. He gained his spots on TV, he wrote a book, he received financial rewards from the government, but the country he came back to was not his country anymore. He could feel and see the western influence in every aspect of life and culture. Japan seemed to have lost its spirit and traditions. Those 30 years in the jungle felt so much happier, but he fought for what was long gone. He left Japan to spend the rest of his years living in South America and never came back since.
Manson is a convinced realist and perceives Onoda as a man captured by his illusions. A man who refused to take a bright look at reality.
Once the illusion has shattered, his achievement and even his life both lost their point.
When Onoda realized his goal was illusory, he became so disappointed that he couldn't continue living in Japan, his motherland he suffered so much for. He was proud to hide in forests, confident that he executes the will of the Emperor himself.
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That is a vital part of the subtle art of indifference Manson writes about. What are those essential things?
Everybody has their answer: career success, family, recognition, fame. Whatever it is, keep this long-term goal in mind and ignore the trivia.
Manson recommends an honest self-analysis he compares to an onion. Ask yourself question after question to eliminate layers of this onion and finally get to the core.
Why is it so important to you?
Do you have what it takes to achieve it?
What makes you angry and why?
Questions can be quite uncomfortable, but it is important to give honest answers. Another critical question is: what if I was wrong? You are going to need to learn to answer this question.
We need those questions to define what success and failure mean to us. Our values and goals determine the quality of our lives.
If you fail, you're wrong at something: your goals, methods, or your very definition of success.
But seriously, what is a success? Manson remembers Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, a talented guitar player, who originally started in Metallica. He was disbanded from Metallica before the release of their first album. It left a wound so deep that Mustaine planned on revenge to outdo Metallica on their field and make them regret to abandon such an outstanding musician. He started his band, Megadeth, and became famous all over the world, selling millions of copies of his albums. By definition of the average person, this is a definite success, but this is not what Dave thinks about it. In one of his interviews, he reveals that he still feels like a poor hurt guy, outcast from one of the greatest bands in the world for reasons unjust.
There is another similar story about Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles. His mother owned Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool and the band used to take its stage quite often. Pete used to be a drummer in the group from 1960 to 1962 when he was unexpectedly fired by their manager Brian Epstein. One version is that producer George Martin disliked how Pete played, but the whispers also were that the rest of The Beatles couldn't get along with Pete Best. Anyway, he got fired in a pretty unapologetic way which happens a lot in this business.
Pete was depressed, tried filing lawsuits, which came to no fruition and in the end, he didn't become a famous musician and never reached the level of The Beatles. But he is satisfied with his life and appreciates it. In his own words, he wouldn't have met his wife if he hadn't lost a position in the band and he is grateful for everything that happened, good or bad. Now he has a big happy family and tours with fellow musicians around Europe from time to time. He feels much more satisfied than Dave Mustaine.
The more responsible you are for your life, the more control over it you have. Accountability is the first step to solve a problem.
Manson had a friend who was short and was afraid of dating women. He was convinced that despite his charm and intellect no woman would ever like him. He hardly ever tried dating someone. After every date he used to sit at home analyzing every move and gesture he made, convincing himself he's just an unattractive, awkward guy. He chose to concentrate on what he couldn't change — his height.
Manson points out that this man could set a goal to date women who would accept him as he is. But he stuck to his old familiar and comfortable pattern: all the joys of the world belong to tall men, and I will always be alone with my charm and wits rotting in the shadow of my shortness. You cannot take responsibility for what is not in your powers.
Keep in mind that responsibility and guilt are not the same things. According to Manson, there are problems and situations we are not guilty of but responsible for. Once you take that stance, things tend to become easier to solve and achieve. It all depends on the perspective.
If you strive after middle-class amenities like a big house or a good car you're going to be drained. Such achievements won't hold joy for long and will lead to the feeling of emptiness in the end. Expensive purchases do not make you better; they add themselves to the list. And you need to evolve to be happy constantly.
Mark Manson got to know that life is short at a reasonably young age when he experienced a sudden and absurd death of his close friend. It was then when he realized you need to live a conscious life, ignore the trivia and only concentrate on what is essential.
Usually, our book reviews end up with "I'd hardly recommend reading its full copy." But since Manson writes about a way to approach life in general – full copy might be well worth it (especially for all those side stories about people). However not if you are short of time, then our summary is just enough 🙂
See the author's website for more content on the topic
Or compare the ideas and action plan insights density in other business books we reviewed:
CROSSING THE CHASM BY G. MOORE
BE OBSESSED OR BE AVERAGE BY G. CARDONE
THE E-MYTH ENTERPRISE BY M. E. GERBER
CREATIVITY INC. BY ED CATMULL
ZERO TO ONE BY PETER THIEL
NEVER EAT ALONE BY KEITH FERRAZZI
GOOD TO GREAT BY JIM COLLINS
THE LEAN STARTUP BY E. RIES
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Rain lightens pressure on water talks
Only agreement is to continue talking
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The governors of three drought-stricken Southeastern states agreed Monday to speed up talks on sharing water during scarcities, hoping to end a nearly 18-year fight over the issue by March.
The governors of Florida, Alabama and Georgia and federal officials also agreed not to reduce for now the minimum amount of water that will flow into the Apalachicola River, which feeds a major oyster breeding ground in the Florida Panhandle. That eases the minds of some fishermen and Florida officials — they had feared the flow could be further reduced to meet drinking water needs in Atlanta.
Florida's Charlie Crist, Georgia's Sonny Perdue and Alabama's Bob Riley said they agreed that their staffs will continue to work together to come up with a plan for doling out the region's water by March 15.
That was hopeful news to fishermen along the Panhandle Gulf Coast, who were looking at the prospect of water flows remaining lower than they say they can tolerate until June 1, when an interim agreement on flow levels originally had been set to expire. Now, there's a possibility of agreeing on raising the amount of water coming into Florida earlier.
"We're cautiously optimistic," said Kevin Begos, the director of the Franklin County Oyster & Seafood Task Force.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, who also participated, said he was pleased the governors have agreed to try to end the states' nearly two decades of disagreement on the issue as early as this spring.
"This was real, it was meaningful," Kempthorne said. "The atmosphere today reinvigorates me that we can get this done."
One of the worst droughts in years in the Southeast has created a sense of urgency, all three governors acknowledged.
"We're talking about solving something we've been working on for 18 years within the next two months," Riley said.
The fast-growing Atlanta area gets most of its water from Lake Lanier, at the head of the river basin shared by the states. But drawing more water from the lake means less for downstream uses in Alabama and Florida.
Alabama is concerned about water for the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, near Dothan.
Florida is concerned about freshwater flowing into Apalachicola Bay, a prime shellfish producing area, that produces about 1 in 10 of the oysters eaten in the country.
The amount of freshwater flowing through the Apalachicola-Chatahoochee-Flint river system into the Gulf at the mouth of the Apalachicola River has been reduced to near historic lows, threatening the fishing industry there.
The flow increased in recent days because of a downpour over the weekend, but it had been reduced to a level that fishermen had said wouldn't sustain their industry. Making them more nervous, U.S. Corps of Engineers officials had said they might reduce the flow further. And it wasn't likely to be renegotiated until June 1.
But fishermen have said that to keep the low amount of water going into the bay through the spring spawning season would devastate the industry.
Crist said he understands the needs of the bay's fishermen and oystermen, who complained in a recent meeting that the river mouth and bay are already so salty that oysters can't survive. Speeding up the timeline could help could mean earlier relief.
"Florida's oyster industry faces an uncertain spring, due to the current drought," Crist said. "Spawning season is critical to our northwest Florida economy."
Crist also hinted that Georgia might need to increase its conservation — noting Florida has made moves to cut use since the drought began.
"We all share the difficulties of the current drought — all three of our states must provide for comprehensive water conservation efforts," Crist said.
None of the governors, however, would talk specifics about where their chief remaining obstacles lie.
Water flows into the bay are also a concern for environmentalists, who worry about the effect of less water on other species besides oysters.
The endangered Gulf sturgeon, and two species of mussel, the fat threeridge and the threatened purple bankclimber, are also imperiled by lower flows.
In early December, authorities said there was less than four months of available water left in Lake Lanier. Perdue said recent reductions in flow that Florida opposed have aided in raising the lake's level.
"The flow reductions have helped, the ability to recover some of the rainfall and store that has helped," Perdue said. "But we've got to have a protocol that determines how we're going to share in times of scarcity, and that's what we're all trying to figure out."
Just last week, Florida water managers approved restrictions on water use in the southern part of the state. Starting early next year, outside watering will only be allowed once a week from Orlando south to the Keys.
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Proposed Warriors arena will cost $1 billion to build
The proposed $17,000 seat arena could be built on Piers 30-32 along the Embarcadero near the Bay Bridge.
The Warriors could be playing basketball in San Francisco by the 2017 NBA season in this proposed state-of-the-art $1 billion arena. But, right now the site is just an aging parking lot where Pier 30 used to be.
"We're standing on this 13 acre site, this needs to be something better, it will, that's why Warriors are building the arena," Warriors spokesman P.J. Johnson said.
In a new report, San Francisco budget analysts say the project is 'feasible' with the Warriors paying all up-front costs, like fixing the old crumbling piers underneath, at the cost of $120 million.
San Francisco could get $54 million in one-time tax dollars after construction and collect $19 million in taxes every year.
It seems like a good deal for San Francisco, but is it a good deal for the Warriors? "It is ultimately a good deal for the Warriors," Johnson said.
Some neighbors say it's not a good deal for them. "The last thing we need is a giant cement tower there. I like the Warriors, let's keep them in Oakland," waterfront resident Robert Collette said.
Collette says the arena would ruin his amazing view on the Embarcadero and bring more traffic and noise, especially on days when Giants and Warriors games overlap.
"I'm concerned about parking and all the traffic. I tried to enjoy the World Series, but there were so many people in the neighborhood," waterfront resident Matt Ellsbernd said.
However, some neighbors like the plan as long as people leave their cars at home. "Yes more traffic, but they're adding trains. Hopefully people will figure out that they shouldn't drive," waterfront resident Alexis Munson said.


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December 5, 2018 December 5, 2018 by Leonie Andrews
Rome is your friend!
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The latest 'blockbuster' exhibition at the National Museum of Australia is 'Rome', something of a novelty for those of us who live far away from the marching legions. The exhibition is from the collection of the British Museum.
Head of Faustina
Luckily for us the British Museum has packed up plenty of booty and sent it down under. The sculptures are the most impressive elements of the show. I was particularly intrigued by the decorative detail on the armour of Hadrian.
A view of the central section of the exhibition.
I had lots of fun trying to capture those details with my pencil. The watercolour background was added in while we were having lunch in the cafe.
My sketch of the statue of Hadrian.
A more poignant statue was a commemorative work of a woman holding a bust of her, presumably dead husband. A nice touch was a small figure at her left shoulder, which is carved like the end of a sofa (see the photo below), which concealed a vase for placing flowers.
Funary monument of a woman holding a bust.
I was interested to see that many of the pieces in the exhibition were excavated in the British Isles, which was a bit different from what I had expected. Many visitors were particularly taken by the coin hoardes and the legionary's helmet.
Carved end of a sofa.
The fun will continue until 3 February 2019. Until then signs on our local roadways are reminding us that 'all roads lead to Rome'.
August 25, 2018 August 25, 2018 by Leonie Andrews
Garden of Australian 'screams'
Garden of Australian Dreams, National Museum of Australia, watercolor, watercolour
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We visited the National Museum of Australia to sketch over the weekend (quite a few months of weekends back!). The building is certainly quirky and in many ways fails to fully deliver the concepts which lead it's design. (I note that there has been a recent announcement that the rivetting stretch of concrete outside the museum will be removed and turned into a garden of Australian plants. Three cheers for common sense).
The Garden of Australian Dreams is a symbolic landscape of largely sculptural forms within a body of water, a little grass and a few trees. Encircled by the Museum, it provides an opportunity for visitors to stop and relax as they contemplate this symbolic representation of 'place' and 'home'.
The garden reflects our nation in ways that I am not completely sure were intended, but seem quite accurate in an ironic sense. All the 'relaxing' bits of the garden are around the edge, rather like our population which is concentrated on Australia's coastal fringe.
The centre of the garden represents central Australia and the expanse of painted concrete is certainly a blisteringly hot location on any summer day. I also find it scarily reminiscent of the asphalted playgrounds of my childhood. Although what the wooden paling backyard fence is doing there eludes me. And the screaming? I hadn't realised before now that this area is where all the children are taken to run off all their excess energy.
February 15, 2016 by Leonie Andrews
Drawing the exhibition – Encounters
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This past weekend I visited the National Museum of Australia to see the exhibition Encounters: Revealing Stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Objects from the British Museum. The exhibition also provides links to contemporary Aboriginal people and communities via a series of videos that give the visitor an insight into their view of these items. But is an exhibition that is based on a paradox. That is that many of the objects on display were taken (read stolen), without permission from individuals or communities. Yet these objects would almost certainly have not survived this long, due to the perishable nature of their construction, had they not been taken. In several of the videos I watched, people commented on how they had gained both practical knowledge and cultural strength from interacting with these objects.
Two spears, taken by Captain James Cook and his men on their first encounter with Dharawal/Eora people in Botany Bay in 1770, form the literal centre of the display. The rest of the exhibition turns around this focal point in Australian history. As a 'maker' I love looking at the details of these spears, the long flexible prongs still bound tightly to the hafts of the spears. At the same time I was horrified to know that these examples, out of some 40 spears collected at the same time, were taken after the local people, who tried to stop Cook's attempts to come ashore, had been shot at and driven away by the landing party. Sir Joseph Banks wrote in his diary:
"[We] threw into the house to them some beads, ribbands, cloths & c. as presents and went away. We however thought it no improper measure to take away with us all the lances which we could find around the houses."
Gweagal fish spears collected by James Cook at Botany Bay (foreground), with contemporary fish spears (background)
Before I tie myself into a total knot about my feelings about how many objects in this exhibition were 'collected' I'd better show you some of the items I drew.
First up is a stone kodj, or axe from King George Sound, Albany in Western Australia, collected by Alexander Collie sometime between 1831-33. This kodj was one of the tools used for butchering animals.
Kodj, (axe), stone, resin and wood British Museum Oc. 4768
Two large stone flakes have been hafted onto a wooden handle with resin (not sure what type, but possibly from a grass tree). The sharpened end was also used in the butchering process. The strange yellowish shapes I noticed on the handle turned out to be collection labels.
A more complex construction was that of a necklace made of swamp wallaby teeth, which was collected some ten years later on the eastern side of the continent. The root of each tooth was bound by fine string to a leather strap. The teeth are in excellent condition and appear quite white, with almost a blue or violet tint, hence the water colours I added when I got home.
Necklace of Swamp Wallaby teeth, Gunditjmara and Kirrae Whurrong peoples. Collected by Augustus Strong, probably from St Mary's, Warnambool in 1842-43. British Museum Oc. 1847, 0413.1
I also made two drawings of a Dangal, or dugong charm used for bringing good luck while on the hunt (well not to the dugong anyway).
Dangal (dugong) charm, collected by Alfred Court Haddon on Tudo in 1888
When I looked closely at this charm I could see what appears to be red ochre on it's muzzle and also in a stripe along its back. The handle made of twine goes around the head and tail and a fine piece of twine is also threaded through the body of the animal via a small drilled out tube. This is such a refined a piece of work.
Per usual there's so much more I wanted to draw, but there was more in store. Out the exit and into the next room is a second exhibition called Unsettled. This room showcases five contemporary Aboriginal artist's response to the Encounters exhibition. I thought that this was one of the best small group shows I've seen in quite some time.
The work of Jonathan Jones is featured in a window that opens out into the main foyer. His work, Unitled (fort), reflects on a wooden fort built by surveyor and explorer Major Thomas Mitchell and his party of 21 men on 27 May 1835 . The stockade was built to protect against possible attacks by the local Kurnu Paakantji people. Fort Bourke was never attacked and no longer exists but Jones believes it remains a marker of still unresolved frontier relationships.
Untitled (fort), Jonathan Jones , 2015, wood
I was also really impressed by the video work of Torres Strait Islander dancer/artist Elma Kris and the contemporary take on traditional burial poles by Yolŋu artist Wukun Wanambi.
I would highly recommend both exhibitions. On at the National Museum of Australia, until 28 March 2016. Entry to both exhibitions is free.
May 27, 2015 by Leonie Andrews
Saturday Extra
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Last Saturday the some of the Canberra Sketchers met up with Angela from the Melbourne Sketch group at the National Museum of Australia for a couple of hours of drawing.
Sketchers united at the National Museum of Australia, 23 May 2015
We started over a cup of coffee and not surprisingly talk soon turned to favourite tools and tips. I really liked Angela's solution to finding extra boxes for her watercolours. She bought a 'seven day' pillbox at a $2 shop and put her half pans into it. You can also just add tube paint in directly and mix on the lids!
Clever paint solution!
Down to work and the unusual architecture of the museum was the focus for many sketches.
I chose to go into the Museum's central courtyard, The Garden of Australian Dreams, where a stand of white barked gum trees were beautifully highlighted against the black museum wall.
Gum trees in the Garden of Australian Dreams, watercolour and graphite, 23 May 2015
This wasn't what I'd intended to draw but it caught my eye. What I did want to capture was The Loop, which springs up from the forecourt of the museum and arcs back into the central courtyard. I liked this view which also encompassed the Black Mountain Tower. I only had a short time to capture this before I met back with the rest of the group.
The Loop and Black Mountain Tower, watercolour, pen and ink and graphite, 23 May 2015
We met in the entrance foyer to compare notes. It was clear that we could have spent the whole day drawing at the museum so it will be another venue for a repeat visit.
The collected works on the day, 23 May 2015
A quick reminder that the next meeting of the Canberra Sketchers group will be held at 10.30 am on Sunday 7 June at the Chinese Gardens, Flynn Drive, opposite the rear entrance of the Hyatt Hotel in Yarralumla.
June 5, 2014 June 5, 2014 by Leonie Andrews
Thinking through the brush, Old Masters – Australia's Great Bark Artists
Aboriginal art, bark painting, Bob Balirrblairr Dirdi, John Muwurndjul, marwat, National Museum of Australia, rrark
Given it was a dull and foggy day with no prospect of seeing the sun before midday, we decided to go to head for the warm interior of the National Museum of Australia (NMA) to see their current major exhibition, Old Masters, Australia's Great Bark Artists. Holding the largest collection of bark paintings in the country (and I'm assuming probably the world) the Museum has access to some truly great masterworks. If possible, I'd urge you to see the works in person, however if that's not possible you can explore a large number of these works online, through the link above. Caution: The NMA website includes images and names of deceased people that may cause distress to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Painting on bark seems to have become the forgotten form of Aboriginal art, at least to the Australian public in general. The works in this exhibition are all by male artists from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Some were collected in the mid 20th century and some of the artists represented, like John Muwurndjul, are still actively painting today. The works are all painted in ochres, clay and charcoal on sheets of bark from a stringybark tree, Eucalyptus tetrodonta.
One of the features of paintings from this region is the rrark, the fine cross-hatching that is an integral part of many works. The quality of the fine, fine rrark just stunned me. Some lines are just 1 mm thick and are consistently painted across the large barks in steady lines. I only learned at the show that the brushes used to make the fine lines are made from human hair.
Narritjin's Brush, 1970's, a gift to the National Gallery of Australia, from Professor Howard Morphy in 1986.
One brush used by Narritjin Maymuru is included in the show. The brush, called a marwat, is only about 10cms long and is used for the cross hatching at the final stages of the bark painting. Just in case you can't read my pencil notes the explanatory note said:
'See this marwat, it is very clever.'… Narritjin explained to Morphy that he 'thought with' or 'through' his marwat brush.
When I came home I couldn't resist having a go at cross-hatching for myself. While I started with watercolour I quickly ran into trouble with getting sufficient opacity in my whites. So I just used my acrylic paint markers instead. I also tried some different colours, such as blue and clear red to see how they might work. I hasten to add that while I am interested in exploring how this technique 'works' I am not attempting to appropriate specific patterns that are the cultural property of the artists in the show.
A page of cross-hatching inspired by the work in the Old Masters exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.
There is so much that any artist could learn from in this show. The array of compositional devices that the artist's use would be a lesson for most of us. The striking portrayal of a kangaroo being stalked by a hunter through the bush, Hunter and Kangaroo, 1974, by Bob Balirrblairr Dirdi, I found particularly impressive – the painting is the first image in this set. My partner also commented that these works demonstrate just how high the levels of invention can be taken when starting from such a limited range of materials.
This is another one of the amazing shows that the NMA has mounted that seem to be completely under-rated by the viewing public. I understand from the staff at the museum that visitor numbers are lower than hoped for. Much as I love the bold and bright acrylics and wildly expressive brushwork of contemporary Aboriginal art, this exhibition amply demonstrated to me the ability of these artists and the true quality of their art.


I can't be patriotic if it means cheering for the death of others no matter what their crime.
I can't be patriotic if I can't speak my own mind.
I can't be patriotic if it means I can't have my own opinion.
Someone else tells me I can't be patriotic because I am a woman who loves women.
I love my country and I love my state but I am afraid of how much we hate.
I'm sad this week and weak.


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MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR LH44, One of the Most Expensive Superbikes, Launched in Nepal
Posted on September 4, 2019 by Jubindra K.C
What comes to your mind when I say a "Superbike"?
BMW 850GS? Honda CBR 650R?
Well, fellow readers, those are some of the best superbikes in the market right now.
However, that's not the one I am looking for… I'm talking about MV Agusta Superveloce 800 level of a superbike.
Basically, the title says it all! Velocity Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributors of MV Agusta motorcycles in Nepal, has launched the latest edition to the existing Brutale lineup, called MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR LH44, in Nepal.
As for the pricing, you might want to take a seat. Okay, are you ready?
MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR LH44 price in Nepal is set at Rs. 73,90,000. So, why is it so expensive? Two things: it's a limited edition and it's a rare superbike in Nepal. Moreover, it is said to be the only unit for entire South Asia.
MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR LH44 Overview
MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR LH44 is powered by a three-cylinder engine with 798cc engine displacement. Moreover, it is capable of generating a max power of 140HP at 12,300rpm and max torque of 87Nm at 10,100rpm. Furthermore, the top speed has been set at 244km/h which is ridiculously awesome!
Additionally, you will get a dual-channel 9-Plus ABS, Rear Wheel Lift-up Mitigation Control, Manually Adjustable Steering damper, digital Instrument Cluster, Aluminum swing arm, carbon fiber faring, and so much more.
MV Agusta Brutale 800RR LH44 Key Specifications
Engine Displacement.: 798cc
Maximum Power: 140HP @ 12300rpm
Maximum Torque: 87Nm @ 10100rpm
Fuel Capacity: 16.5L
Mileage: 6.7 kmpl
Top Speed: 244km/h
Braking: Dual Disc with Dual-Channel ABS
Wheels Type: 120/70-17 (Front) , 200/55-17 (Rear) – Alloy
Ground Clearance: 135mm
Kerb Weight: 172kg
MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR LH44 Price in Nepal: Rs. 73,90,000
What's so Special About MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR LH44?
Right now, MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR is available in three different variants: 800 RR, 800 STD, and 800 RR LH44. Among those, 800 RR LH44 is an exclusive limited-edition variant designed in-collaboration with legendary Lewis Hamilton.
Moreover, it also bears the iconic "LH44" decal which stands for Lewis Hamilton and his race number "44". Furthermore, only 144 Brutale 800 RR LH44 will be sold in the entire world. That's why it is so special.
But does it justify the price tag of 73.90 Lakhs? Well, I'll let you decide that one.
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