Britain and America both noticed the black side of payday loans offered to the salaried community. During the 2008 financial crisis, it came to notice that high numbers of people in both countries were living just on credits. Payday lenders in the UK were charging as much they wished. The general practice of charging high-interest rate led numbers of salaried borrowers into a complex debt spiral. The basic idea of payday loan is to borrow a required small amount and use the next paycheck as the capital. It is a short-term loan generally to be payback by the next salary cheque. Paying back payday loans had become almost an impossible task because of a very rate of interests. In fact, salary loans were designed to plunge the borrowers into a long-term debt trap. To pay the one loan, borrowers need to borrow more for a longer period. The conditions improved remarkably in the UK after the intervention of FCA.
The instant short term loans in the UK are available only at online loan stores. These are made available with same day approval and the funds are transferred to a bank account by the next day. Even some lenders offer doorstep delivery facility giving a new name to small amount lending – doorstep loan. When we talk about the short-term, it means the money is lent maximum for 12 months with the freedom to pay back earlier also. The credit score plays an important role in fixing the borrowing cost but it is not the sole criteria for application approval. Some lenders advertise for bad credit score lending also with instant approval. These loans can be secured and unsecured both; however, unsecured loans are costlier because of involving higher risk factor. The freedom to use, quick money transfer and easy process make the instant loans highly popular in the UK.
The payday loan is an alternative borrowing form of an instant loan. The facility is commonly availed by the people holding bad credit history or having a low monthly income. These loans can be availed even by those seeking urgent small amount help, or even by those not eligible for traditional lending at conventional sources; therefore, these loans come at higher annual percentage rate (APR) than that of personal loans and credit cards. The small Dollars, high-cost payday loans are between $50 to $1,000. Ohio has the highest payday loan interest rates in the U.S. with an average of 667 % while Alaska is comparatively better to get a payday loan at 435%. According to Nick Bourke, the director of consumer finance at Pew Charitable Trusts, "A lending agency is not profitable until its client renews or re-borrows the part of debt at least four-five times." The payday lenders aggressively attempt to recover the lent money by withdrawing it directly from the borrowers' checking account because the borrower agrees for direct access as the lending condition. Payday loan if not paid on time is dangerous in multiple ways and maybe a lifelong financial regret. However, seeing the rising numbers of failures in paying the payday loan on time, 12-month payday loans have also been introduced.
The short-term instant loans in the UK are not necessarily to be paid back incomplete by the first salary cheque; these are flexible in terms of the repayment period.
The interest rate is also low if compared to that of payday loan in the US.
The only criteria for approval of payday loan are the monthly pay therefore, a credit score doesn't play much important role in approval.
As being the credit for up to 12 months, the instant loans can be secured by a guarantor or asset to reduce the offered interest rate while doing so in case of payday loan is not practically feasible.
The amount of instant loan is decided according to the personal credibility of the borrower but in case of a payday loan, the monthly payment is solo credibility to decide the loan amount.
The period of short-term instant loan can be extended further in case of emergency but doing so with a payday loan is typical as well as a costlier affair.
The benefit cap, designed to encourage people back into the active professional profile, was pulled down in 2016; it limited the total benefit amount for each poor family leaving them more prone to borrow from private agencies at the higher interest rate. Any type of personal instant loan including the payday loan is the anytime credit facility that anyone can avail with least formalities. The direct lenders in the UK are regulated by FCA; so, most of the personal lending deals are offered at capped rate and terms. Whatsoever type of debt is owed, repayment is the prime responsibility. Before applying for any type of instant short term loans, planning for repayment must be perfect.


August 10, 2016 • Three of the nation's most prestigious universities face class-action lawsuits alleging the schools allowed financial firms to prey on employees by charging high fees in retirement accounts.
August 8, 2016 • Wal-Mart is buying the discount e-commerce startup, Jet.com. With the $3.3 billion acquisition, Wal-Mart hopes to become more formidable in online shopping and mount a challenge to Amazon, the top online retailer.
July 1, 2016 • Stacy Piagno and Kelsie Whitmore swing their bats against the barriers to women in professional baseball. They won't be the first such players but do join a very exclusive group.
June 30, 2016 • Toffler's warnings about 'information overload' and the accelerating pace of change in modern society made his seminal 1970 book a best-seller in the U.S. and around the world.
June 24, 2016 • Britain's vote to exit the European Union is sending shock waves throughout the global economy. In the U.S., there are fears a slowdown in Britain and the entire European continent will harm growth at home as trade and exports stall.
June 22, 2016 • Hastert will now be federal inmate number 47991-424 at the Rochester Federal Medical Center in Minnesota. He was sentenced to 15 months in a case involving hush-money paid to cover up sexual abuse.
June 21, 2016 • Diablo Canyon's reactors are close to earthquake fault lines. Public concerns are split between the dangers of quake damage and of carbon dioxide gas released by the burning of fossil fuels.
June 20, 2016 • James and the Cavs hoist the NBA trophy to 20,000 screaming fans at the airport as the city celebrates its first major sports championship in 52 years.
June 20, 2016 • As of Monday, Costco has officially moved on from its 16-year relationship with American Express and is now partnered with Visa.
June 17, 2016 • The former CEO of Countrywide Financial was investigated for alleged misconduct in the run-up to the financial crisis and mortgage debacle.
June 17, 2016 • What happens when a billionaire businessman and politician teams up with a moms-against-gun-violence group with millions of supporters?


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Apple Could Intro Connected HDTV By 2012 Says Analyst
Posted Thu Apr 1, 2010 at 11:55 AM PDT by Mike Attebery
Gene Munster, an analyst with Piper Jaffray, says Apple's next move could be to enter the HDTV space with an all-in-one $2,000 connected set.
In a note to investors earlier this week, analyst Gene Munster said that it makes perfect strategic sense for Apple to enter the connected HDTV market. Rather than trying to make the currently existing Apple TV worthwhile, Munster says they've got to start from the ground up.
Connected TVs are big, and they're quickly becoming the only kind of HDTV available, but all connected TVs aren't equal. "As connected TVs gain traction, software, content and portability will become the key differentiators," says Munster. "Apple is uniquely positioned to deliver a premium all-in-one solution."
His belief is that Apple will create a $2,000 television that includes an iTunes style interface and unlimited subscription based viewing. By charging between $50 and $90 a month, he says, users would no longer need to pay for cable.
The coolest thing about the idea is that users with the subscription service would likely be able to watch their content anywhere with the use of an iPhone or iPad.
Would it work? Maybe. The idea is sound, and the idea of having a library of on demand content is exciting, but don't get too excited about ditching cable. Remember, if this hits, you'll still need to pay for the internet to support it, which will most likely come from your current cable provider.
With Netflix and Hulu providing similar content at a much lower price (and without the need for a special TV) it seems like Munster's Apple TV might have a hard time competing now, let alone two years from now.
Source: Apple Insider

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Wisconsin-Purdue football game canceled due to COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin announced Tuesday that its football game against Purdue this weekend has been called off because of the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the program.
Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game, stops football activities due to COVID-19 surge
The University of Wisconsin football program has canceled Saturday's game against Nebraska and halted team activities for at least seven days due to a surge in positive COVID-19 cases.
Sports News // 1 year ago
College Football Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry dies
College Football Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 90.
Wisconsin assistant coach loses wife, daughter in car crash
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball assistant coach Howard Moore is recovering after a fatal car crash Saturday killed his wife and daughter.
College Football // 3 years ago
No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers, Nebraska Cornhuskers preview, game time, outlook
College football was made for games such as Saturday night's matchup between No. 9 Wisconsin and Nebraska.
Top 25: Freshman key in Wisconsin Badgers victory
MADISON, Wis. -- Freshman running back Jonathan Taylor rushed for three touchdowns to pace No. 9 Wisconsin to a 31-14 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday in front of an announced crowd of 77,542 at Camp Randall Stadium.
Frank Beamer, Gene Smith, Chris Howard named to CFP selection commitee
Former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer is one of three new members of the College Football Playoff selection committee, the entity announced Tuesday.
Who Wins the 2017/2018 College Football Playoff title: Early top 10 contenders and a darkhorse
As the final minutes tick off in the 2016 season, it's already time to start looking ahead to the next season. Everyone starts the season undefeated, as the saying goes, but if we're being honest some teams have more reason for optimism than others.
NFL // 4 years ago
Cotton Bowl: No. 8 Wisconsin hands Western Michigan 1st loss
ARLINGTON, Texas -- As far as consolation prizes go, winning the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic wasn't a bad one for No. 8 Wisconsin.
Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan retires
Wisconsin basketball coach Bo Ryan announced his retirement Tuesday night after the Badgers beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 64-49.
We're absolutely thrilled to be returning to Tampa for the Outback Bowl
Badgers to play in the Outback Bowl Nov 28, 2007
Our entire program is very excited about the opportunity to return to Tampa and play in the Outback Bowl
Badgers to play in Outback Bowl Nov 23, 2004
He still has some -- not as much -- but a little blurred vision when he looks down
Badgers' Anthony Davis out three games Sep 10, 2004
I'm very pleased to be able to add Bret to our staff
Wisconsin taps Bret Bielema as def. coord. Feb 06, 2004
I think Jim's biggest mistake was I think he squatted
Jim Sorgi has knee surgery Oct 21, 2003
Barry Alvarez (born December 30, 1946 in Langeloth, Pennsylvania) is a retired college football head coach and current Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin. On July 28, 2005, Alvarez announced that after the 2005 season he would step down as head coach. Alvarez named then defensive coordinator Bret Bielema as his successor.
Barry Alvarez is a graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he played linebacker in the 1960s under Bob Devaney, who became one of his major coaching influences. He later became a head coach at Lexington, Nebraska High School and then Mason City High School in Iowa before becoming an assistant coach at first the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and then later at the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
In 1990, Alvarez was named head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers. He rejuvenated the floundering program and eventually became the winningest coach in school history. During his tenure, the Badgers won three Big Ten championships and three Rose Bowl games.
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Jim Lindberg's Punk Rock Dad book has been turned into an excellent documentary, directed by Andrea Blaugrund. The film dives deeper into the subject matter of punk rock musicians and fatherhood. An interesting topic that makes for an even more interesting movie that will be enjoyed by punk rock lovers, as well as others. The movie is a good one, as well as the soundtrack!
The Other F Word starts off with Jim Lindberg of Pennywise skateboarding and accidentally falling. Against Me!'s fitting song, "I Was a Teenage Anarchist," begins to play. The documentary follows around punk rock veteran Jim Lindberg, then the front man of Pennywise, as he leads a double life of punk rock musician and husband/father to three daughters. The movie documents the struggles of musicians trying to be better fathers than their own fathers, as well as keep the youth masses happy with their anti-authority music. Besides Jim, the movie follows shows up a brief glimpse of the lives of Fat Mike of NOFX, Mark Hoppus of Blink 182, Tim McIlrath of Rise Against, Lars Frederkisen of Rancid, Flea and many other punk rock musicians.
Any time a music documentary is released, the movie skyrockets up to the top of the list of movies I want to see. Music documentaries just make me want to develop my own documentaries. The Other F Word is a fun documentary to watch if you're a punk rock fan, but also if you just enjoy music in general. The movie's story is an interesting topic, rock musicians who want to be good fathers. Some could make a case that they aren't because they might not be around a lot but Fathers have to do what they have to do to support their families.
When watching this, I couldn't help but laugh at some of the things happening in the movie like Fat Mike just sitting there making toast for his kid. But then again, Fat Mike puts this face on that is hard not to laugh at. Mark Hoppus brings up a good point about trying to show your kid his music. You have to buy the censored music, or just face facts and let them hear it the way its supposed to be heard. Punk Rock parents will definitely have to come to terms with that at some point.
Then there's a few stories that make you gasp or want to cry. Duane Peters story about him losing his son is heartbreaking; especially when he talks about almost committing suicide. If there's one thing that most of the musicians have in common, it's that they had some Father issues. They set out not to repeat what their own Fathers did and try to be better Fathers. With the musicians focused in this documentary, I'd say they succeeded in becoming a good parent.
The Other F Word is making the festival rounds right now but if you get a chance to see a screening, then get out to see the movie! A lot of the movie is about Jim Lindberg before he left Pennywise, which you kind of see his meltdown from the band. So for a Pennywise, punk rock perspective, it's a must-see! For the casual music fan, I think you'll enjoy The Other F Word and perhaps appreciate punk rock more.
Bottom Line: One of the best music documentaries to come out in a long time!


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Springtime on the Game & Wildlife Scottish Demonstration Farm
By Max Wright, Placement Student, GWSDF
Living in the middle of nowhere is difficult at the best of times. But when a global pandemic hits and you're not allowed near civilisation, different challenges arise. Limited to brief once-weekly interactions with our boss and farm research assistant Marlies, and the occasional grunt and wave from the farmer Allan, it would be easy to start losing your mind a bit. Thankfully, spring was on hand, and with the farm springing back into life there was plenty to keep us busy. We have been lucky enough to continue with research monitoring on the farm as we live on it and no travel is required.
With spring sprung, one of the most exciting additions to the farm was undoubtedly the return of the wading birds. From having lapwing swoop overhead (sounding bizarrely like an old radio transmitter), to seeing the oystercatcher stroll about like they own the place, and being able to (finally) see the curlew about the farm. It is a genuinely rare privilege to see these birds and, in particular, to see them nesting at this time of year. Many of these birds are threatened with extinction and noticeably in decline across much of their range, so seeing them arrive was an exciting uplift from a relatively dreary Scottish winter.
But the waders are not the only animals active in spring, and with the return of the sun came a variety of other exciting tasks. Not least the thrush surveys. It's a strange experience hearing what you believe to be a buzzard and looking up to see a male song thrush calling in his territory. As it turns out, song thrush do mimic some other birds' calls and are apparently particularly fond of sounding like curlew and buzzards. So for the early weeks of spring these little mimics lent us early morning serenades as we did our thrush territory surveys. The other thrush we were commonly able to record were the mistle thrush, blackbird and occasional fieldfare, all with an incredibly diverse range of calls that made deciphering a real challenge at times!
One of the other regular jobs we have been tasked with is the monitoring of baited camera traps. These give an important insight as to what predator species are present on the farm and can help build a picture of the whole ecosystem here. Regular visitors included badgers, who preferred pheasant as bait rather than rabbit; plenty of buzzards; and the odd feral cat. Although as well as these we also had occasional visits from the odd fox, tawny owls, and a particularly tenacious jay. And on one exciting day we even had an otter. As well as this, on a variety of other camera traps distributed throughout the farm we also picked up kestrel, red squirrels, and even a wildcat/feral cat hybrid.
With lambing season fast approaching we are now setting up for when lambing restrictions begin, which coincides with breeding wader activities. During the peak lambing period, our movements and access are reduced so that no stress is caused to the ewes. This means that the tasks at hand are collecting in all the camera traps, which are used on the predator distribution survey, going through all the pictures and then getting the cameras ready for setting over wader nests.
Camera traps are used to monitor wader nest success in areas which researchers cannot access. We are also setting up a radio receiver, which will hopefully collect data from GPS tags, which were attached to lapwing in summer 2019. This data will tell us where each lapwing has travelled over the past year. In past years we have had birds return from the Irish coast, and with little available data on where the birds migrate to after the breeding season, or equally why, when, and which of them return, it's an intriguing time to be a student research assistant on the farm.
Next stop is nesting, and with any luck the waders and all will have a good year and I'll be back with updates of a successful breeding season at the end of spring. There is always more to do, and more to come on the farm, and I can't wait to see what the rest of spring has in store.
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One note to pay a debt of gratitude.
In the early '80s even Belgrade looked to the free market. My idea was to found a publishing house and to inaugurate my catalog in a big way, that means in a way appropriate to my ambitions, but also to my limited financial resources, compared to the size of the project. I had just graduated in literature. So, I needed to find what to publish, as well as I couldn't afford to pay a good author book to begin with.
First I decided to rearrange the furniture in my home, to move in this way also the obstacles in my mind, so the rest would come later. At that time I shared my work space and my life with a beautiful Russian female windhound, known also as a borzoi. Happy of confusion and adventure that was preparing, she was running in the room, when suddenly she dropped on a mountain of books, my manuscripts and notes from the "University time" (a bit after graduating). Ashamed for the trouble she caused, she was standing on top of the papers scattered on the floor.
I've turned and saw her with the paw resting on a notebook where was written: "Palm reading". I had forgotten about this research, but her magic paw indicated me the way. Here was missing only the touch of that paw to permit the book to came to the light and me to open the catalog of my Yura Borzoi Publishing House.
Five edition of this book sold something like 100.000 copies (one is Serbia and four in Italy - "La Tartaruga Edizioni" e "Baldini & Castoldi Editore").


If you're like most, sometimes figuring out what a healthy diet actually consists of might seem as confusing as trying tofigure out how to put together a piece of Ikea furniture.
For the most part, basic nutrition is pretty straightforward, but the fact that we're constantly bombarded with different diet theories and varying research results quickly and constantly clouds what we think we know and often makes us second guess our choices. When it comes down to it, though, the answer to many of our most common diet questions is an unsatisfying one: it depends. This is because—and maybe you've heard this before—what works for one person might not be the best option for another.
Of course, like we just said, this answer is entirely unsatisfying and mostly just leaves us wondering how exactly we can go about finding what does work best for us. Part of figuring out what your best diet will consist of includes educating yourself. This is where the experts come in. We recruited six nutrition experts to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about diets and eating healthy.
"Almost every nutrition expert will agree on certain points," explained Dr. Caroline Cederquist M.D., creator of bistroMDand author of The MD Factor Diet. "The best diet is one that is low in processed food, added sugars and is high invegetables, fiber and has enough lean protein to prevent muscle breakdown and loss. From there, there is huge discussion and divergence of ideas with diets high ingrains verses low-carb diets, diets low in fat verses diets with fat as the majority of calories. Some recommend animal protein as the preferred protein and on the other spectrum are those who feel a vegan diet is best." At the end of the day, though, Cederquist emphasized the fact that the "best" diet will be the one that you find easiest to follow.
"The short answer is yes—but as with most things, a simple yes or no won't suffice," said Katie Goldberg, M.C.N., R.D.N., L.D.N., a Chicago-based registered dietitian specializing in weight management, diabetes, postpartum nutrition and wellness.
Q: Is breakfast really that important?
"Yes! A protein- and fiber-rich breakfast gives your body the fuel it needs to keep you at your best all day long," said Alexandra Miller, R.D., L.D.N., corporate dietitian at Medifast, Inc. "During the night, our metabolism slows down due to the low energy demand. Upon waking, a well-balanced meal breaks the night-long fast, revs up the metabolism, and supplies it with needed energy for the day. Furthermore, adults who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat in the evening. When your body feels starved for a long period of time, it often tries to compensate—this usually presents itself in the evening, causing people to overeat.
In other words, Miller explained, if you want to maintain a healthy metabolism and decrease or maintain your weight, it's not a good idea to skip breakfast.
Q: Are all calories equal?
"Eating too many calories, despite their source, will lead to weight gain," Miller explained. "Eating fewer calories than the body burns throughout the day will lead to weight loss. The goal for weight maintenance is for the calories 'in' to equal the calories 'out.' With that being said, the source of calories can significantly impact your blood sugar levels, energy, heart health, digestive system, immune system, appetite, mood—the list is extensive." For this reason, she said, not all calories can be considered equal.
When it comes to comparing calories keep the following in mind: "Vitamins and minerals are supplied extensively through fruits and vegetables. They help support a healthy body. Whether it's the immune, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neurological, or integumentary (i.e. skin), vitamins and minerals keep your body at its best," Miller said. "Fruits and vegetables are also naturally low in sodium, fat and calories, making them an even better option for acquiring nutrition.
Q: Is it better to eat four or five smaller meals, instead of three larger meals?
Q: How much water should I drink every day?
Q: Can fiber help me lose weight?
Especially if you don't already get enough (which is true for most Americans), explained Sarah Waybright, a registered dietitian and the founder of Why Food Works, then yes, fiber can certainly help support your weight loss goals.
"Fiber is a non-digestible carbohydrate," she said. "That means your body literally can't break it down and use it as calories, but it can bulk up meals to make you feel full. Fiber does act as food for the healthy bacteria that line your entire intestinal tract, though, and the type of bacteria your body contains may play a big role in weight gain." Waybright continued, "The recommended amount of fiber is at least (at least!) 25 grams per day for a small woman, and most Americans only eat 16 grams per day on average. There are many fiber supplements on the market, but nothing beats the natural sources— fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains (no animal products contain dietary fiber), which also come loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients." Waybright noted that because fiber can't be digested, it moves through your gut, acting like a broom to move things along while absorbing water to stay soft.
Q: Should I avoid gluten?
As of recently, the term gluten-free has become synonymous with eating healthy. However, this is likely an exaggeration. As of right now, those who suffer from celiac disease (a genetic autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine) are the only people who definitely need to avoid gluten for health reasons. For everyone else, there's probably no reason to avoid it and there's no evidence to show that doing so can help you lose weight. "For the most part gluten has become the new 'it' thing to blame our weight loss struggles on," said Chris Cooper, a Precision Nutrition coach and a NSCA certified fitness professional. "Suddenly everyone has a gluten sensitivity. This gluten-free trend has caught on in part because we want to blame something for why we've gained weight or why we can't lose weight. It's easier to just demonize a certain food group than to actually take a hard look at our nutrition and make a real change." For a more in-depth look at eating gluten-free see: Should You Eat Gluten-Free?


Grand Seiko watches, simply the best of Seiko.
The Grand Seiko watches offer not only a series of mechanical caliber 9S (watch that blends modern technology and craftsmanship, accurate world-class), but also a number of unique Spring Drive caliber 9R (the only watch in the world with movement the sliding load needles mainspring), and the caliber of high-precision quartz 9F (breaks with the conventions of quartz we are accustomed).
All Grand Seiko calibers were created under the same foundation: high accuracy, readability and reliability.
In Laguarda we have the official release of Grand Seiko watches.


The EKCO factory, Rutherglen, was first established during World War II, to the east of Glasgow.
In 1940, following the evacuation from Dunkirk, the company's location in Southend was seen as being in the front line at a time when imminent invasion was seen as a serious possibility, and the order was given to disperse manufacturing away from the area.
The company was provided with a Government built war factory, and lay in the area between Riverford Road and Duchess Road in Farme Cross, Rutherglen, which has since been developed for housing and is now the Farme Castle Estate.
EKCO was a British electronics company involved mainly in the manufacture of radio and television sets from 1924. The EKCO company name was formed from the founders' original name of Eric Kirkham Cole.
The company grew on the back of a battery eliminator, which was a significant product at the time as it allowed listeners to operate their radio sets directly from the mains electricity supply rather than batteries which, at the time, were expensive. Rechargeable types, accumulators, could be used, but these were messy and dangerous, being wet with battery acid, and a shock hazard as they had to supply in the order of 90 volts DC for the valve-based circuitry. The company built on its success by moving to the manufacture of mains powered radios, and then Bakelite (the first plastic made from synthetic components), used instead of wood for their cabinets, which became a trademark of the company's products.
With the start of World War II in 1939, EKCO production switched to meet military requirements, and the company became heavily involved in the development of production standard Air Interception (AI) radar, and Anti-Surface Vessel (ASV) radar, for use by aircraft which carried out sea patrols, which led to the opening of a shadow factory at Malmesbury. It was also a major producer of tank radios. The Southend site was within easy reach of German bombers, and concerns over this threat to production resulted in the production of specialised radar and military radio equipment being dispersed to Malmesbury and other new shadow factories at Aylesbury, Woking and Rutherglen, with the head offices moving to Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire. Plastics and lamp production remained at Southend, where products such as prefabricated bomber wiring looms (for the Lancaster), radar valves, plastic practice bombs, and gun-flash simulators were also manufactured.
In the years after the war, historians discovered that the EKCO works had indeed been targeted by the Luftwaffe, but no raid was ever mounted.
After the war, the company returned to radio and television production, later adding car radio sets, and purchasing the Ferranti brand, and Dynatron business. By 1973, EKCO had been absorbed into a conglomerate, and most of its output was sold under the Pye brand, eventually leading to the EKCO brand being dropped.
Plans provided by the EKCO historian, and attributed to 1947, show a purpose built factory designed for EKCO, but did not contain a location diagram. Comparison with local aerial views showed that the new factory lay to the southwest of the wartime factory, and that the building lay between Cambuslang Road and Farmeloan road.
The factory building was most recently used by the Monogram company, manufacturers of pillows and bedding, but was finally closed c. 2007. The building was then targeted by vandals and arsonists, and planning permission was granted for its demolition and replacement by housing. Demolition began at the end of January 2009, and by mid-February, only the fa�ade remained, with the site being cleared by June.
Unique photos and rare documents about the late Eric Cole and his famous Southend EKCO factory have just been presented to Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.
At a grand family reunion, Mr Cole�s relatives handed over these historic records to the Council�s Executive Councillor for Adult Social Care, Health and Housing, Councillor Mark Flewitt, as the representative of the Cabinet.
Councillor Flewitt says: �We are very grateful indeed for these precious documents, pictures and other details demonstrating the EKCO factory�s very special place in Southend�s heritage. The contribution made by Eric Kirkham Cole cannot be underestimated, as the innovation of EKCO not only made its mark on Southend, but also world history.
�We will be cataloguing these rare items and adding to our EKCO display at Southend Central Museum�.
The late Mr Cole�s son, Derek, says: �My father always regarded EKCO as a collective achievement by the citizens of the Borough of Southend.
�The early Southend workforce put the Borough in the forefront of progress. In 1930 my father announced that everybody would get a week's paid holiday, an unheard of innovation.
�He himself surely regarded as his greatest achievement his contribution to the defeat of Hitler. A highly skilled workforce fanned out from Southend across the country, to Malmesbury, Aylesbury, Woking and Rutherglen, to produce the most vital war equipment.
© Southend on Sea Borough Council.
1 ⇑ Monogram - a set on Flickr Retrieved November 02, 2010.
2 ⇑ EKCO family gives Southend unique historic records. Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, July 27, 2009.
Ekco Electronics Retrieved August 10, 2010.


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Q: How to use custom classifiers in ensemble classifiers in sklearn? I read that the builtin ensemble methods in sklearn use decision trees as the base classifiers. Is it possible to use custom classifiers instead?

A: If you mean the random forest classes, then no, this is currently not possible. The option to allow other estimators was discussed on the scikit-learn mailing list last January, but I don't believe any actual code has come out that discussion.

A: If you use sklearn.ensemble.AdaBoostClassifier, then the answer is yes:
scikit-learn.org/stable/modules/generated/sklearn.ensemble.AdaBoostClassifier.html
You can assign base_estimator yourself.

A: I don't know if it helps, but you can very easily stack/combine custom classifiers using the Pipeline utilities: http://scikit-learn.org/stable/tutorial/statistical_inference/putting_together.html#pipelining

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One other big problem with regard to the home is the fact that the court is without power to absolve either party from the mortgage debt. Therefore, if the home is awarded to the husband and he is ordered to hold the wife harmless on a mortgage debt, that particular provision is not enforceable against the bank. This means that the wife would still be liable for that debt, regardless of what the Final Judgment says.
give that home to the other spouse. You still have a 50 percent interest in the home regardless of where you move to.


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Tickets on Sale Now for 'Doctor Who: Season 10 Premiere,' Starring Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie, in Cinemas for Two Nights This April
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Art in the Park is set to return to Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village, Makati, this Sunday, Mar. 17. Various galleries and collectives, as well as independent artists and art spaces will be featuring a wide array of works from 10 AM to 10 PM. Apart from making art inclusive, the one-day event is also a fundraiser, donating a portion of its total sales to the Museum Foundation of the Philippines in support of its projects.
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As part of a social experiment, an unsigned BenCab painting was sold at the art fair last year. A painting by Manny Garibay, another prominent local artist, was also in the mix. Hidden treasures like these give Art in the Park that additional thrill in the hunt. You just never know whose work among the contemporary greats they're gonna put on sale.
Sure, you'll be spending a bulk of your time looking around what the 56 exhibitors have curated for the visitors of Art in the Park—that includes paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, and new media—but there's also performances by the jazz trio Soulful Mood and the Bleu Rascals to enjoy. The food choices are something to look forward to as well. Among the choices for a quick munch are 8Cuts, Cibo, and Sidechick.


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Can we tweet from Mytalk?
Yes, I think she will do well no matter what!! She has a career in music for sure!
Really? Who votes for these guys?
Just tweet once #VoiceSave Kat. Have your search ready with #VoiceSave Kat then hit search. Retweet everyone in sight!
Kristen will most likely get saved.
We are organized and we are strong and we have experience! We can do this!!!!!
She sets the standard. Hear that Jake???
Tweet your fannies off people!
Can you repeat the # Margery came up with??
You can only tweet once, but retweet everyone else's tweets until your fingers bleed.
do you need to send the tweets to the voice? so should I be signd up for that?
hay everyone - let's get it done!!!
oh boy, I hope Kat Knocks it out of the park - surely she will!!!!
So what will Kat sing?
I wish they would us vote already so Kat can win!!
Here's what we need to do on Twitter after Carson says GO!
-- tweet #VoiceSave Kat, then search "VoiceSave Kat" and retweet others like crazy!
Did anyone figure out who had the top three downloads?
Correct me if I am wrong, but for those that don't tweet. Go to twitter.com and sign in. Then click on the top far right icon Compose New Tweet a dialogue box comes up. type in # (whatever Carson says to type). Then after that, when other's do the same, click their 'retweet." Did I get that right?
How about a t shirt winner Alexis?


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Zdzisław Skrzeczkowski (ur. 23 listopada 1930 w Lubaniu) – polski koszykarz, reprezentant Polski.

Kariera sportowa
Karierę rozpoczął w klubie Unia Szczecin, występował też w OWKS Lublin i CWKS Warszawa (brak jest potwierdzenia, czy w warszawskim klubie grał w rozgrywkach I-ligowych. Od 1953 był graczem Włókniarza Łódź (od 1956 pod nazwą ŁKS Łódź), w 1960 przeszedł do drużyny Społem Łódź, z którym w rozgrywkach I-ligowych występował dwa sezony, do 1962.

W 1957 wystąpił w 17 spotkaniach reprezentacji Polski, w tym na mistrzostwach Europy, w których polska drużyna zajęła 7. miejsce. W kadrze na tę imprezę znalazł się w ostatniej chwili, zastępując Zbigniewa Dregiera.

Przypisy

Bibliografia
 Wrocław – 1963. Program XIII Mistrzostw Europy w koszykówce mężczyzn
 Jubileusz 75 lat łódzkiej koszykówki 1925-2000, Łódź 2000
 Krzysztof Łaszkiewicz Polska koszykówka męska 1928-2004, Inowrocław 2004
 Andrzej Ziemowit Zimowski Koszykarki i koszykarze łódzcy w latach 1945-1960. Wspomnienia, b.m i d.w.

Reprezentanci Polski w koszykówce mężczyzn
Koszykarze Legii Warszawa
Koszykarze ŁKS Łódź
Koszykarze Społem Łódź
Urodzeni w 1930

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All you need to know about Tee Ball from the leading name in children's sports Endorsed by Little League Baseball®, The Little League® Guide to Tee Ball covers all the bases for parents as well as coaches. Authors Ned McIntosh and Rich Cropper, who have nearly thirty years of coaching experience between them, show you how to keep the game fun for the kids while you teach them baseball fundamentals. In this informative and easy-to-read book, you will learn how to help your rookies develop the coordination and confidence they will need throughout their Little League careers--and beyond. Topics include: Choosing the right equipment Teaching kids to hit, throw, catch, and run bases Teaching the rules and positions of the game Keeping practice fun and maintaining proper perspective Deciding to register your child in Tee Ball rather than softball And more From breaking in a new glove to developing a natural swing, The Little League® Guide to Tee Ball gives you the advice and know-how to teach the next generation of baseball players.
with Randy Mazey, West Virginia University Head Coach; former Texas Christian University Pitching Coach • Win more games by running the bases smarter • Understand base-to-base situations • Get out of the batter's box quicker Make baserunning instinctive for your players. Randy Mazey's number one baserunning rule at TCU is: Know where the baseball is at all times. Throughout the DVD, Mazey demonstrates how your players can locate the baseball while effectively running the bases. Train your players to get a feel for the bases using Mazey's drill progression for baserunning. This drill progression will help your players get a feel for the bases so that in game situations they can locate the baseball as they run the bases.
with Steve Johnigan, Catchers' and Infielders Coach, Baylor University • Improve your Baseball coaching! • Learn from Steve Johnigan! • Take your team to the next level! • Learn from the best, to become your best! In this instructional baseball DVD, Steve Johnigan explains the importance of good baserunning and proper sliding technique. Coach Johnigan demonstrates different baserunning drills and proper sliding drills. He starts with home to first base and getting out of the box, running in a straight line, focusing on the front of the base, pumping the arms, turns at bases and the curve, leaning into the turn, and hitting the inside of the base. The sliding techniques include the figure 4, head first and hook slides. 2000. 45 minutes.


Farewell from The PDX Beat!
I had the pleasure of chatting with Moses Barrett of The Junebugs about his band's genre-bending sound that's slowly becoming a staple in the Portland live music scene.
Please also consider donating to The Junebugs's Kickstarter campaign!
All artists retain original copyrights for their respective songs/music.
All photos retain original copyrights from respective source websites.
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He pleaded guilty in May to sending obscene messages to a 15-year-old girl.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner was sentenced to 21 months in prison on Monday for sending sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl, setting off a scandal that played a role in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Weiner, 53, started to cry as soon as the sentence was announced by U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan. He pleaded guilty in May to transferring obscene messages to a minor, and agreed he would not appeal any sentence of 27 months or less.
Weiner's lawyers had asked that he be sentenced to probation rather than prison, saying he acted out of the "depths of an uncontrolled sickness" and was now being treated.
The investigation into Weiner's exchanges with a North Carolina high school student roiled the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign in its final days, when authorities found emails on Weiner's laptop from his wife Huma Abedin, an aide to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Abedin has filed for divorce. Weiner wore his wedding band at the sentencing.
The discovery of the emails prompted James Comey, then director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to announce in late October that the agency was reopening its investigation into Clinton's use of a private email server while she was U.S. secretary of state.
President Trump fired Comey in May amid the FBI's probe into whether his campaign colluded with Russia to defeat Clinton, a claim the president has denied.
Weiner represented parts of New York City in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years before resigning in 2011, after it emerged that he had exchanged sexually explicit messages with adult women.
In 2013, Weiner ran for New York City mayor, but dropped out of the race when more lewd messages became public.


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The Third Working Cabinet, (), was an Indonesian
cabinet that resulted from a 6 March 1962 reshuffle of the previous cabinet by President Sukarno. It consisted of a prime minister, two first deputy ministers, eight deputy prime ministers and 36 ministers as well as 13 members who headed government bodies. It was dissolved on 13 November 1963.

Composition

Cabinet Leadership
Prime Minister: Sukarno
First Minister: Djuanda Kartawidjaja
First Deputy First Minister: Johannes Leimena
Second Deputy First Minister: Subandrio

Foreign Affairs/Overseas Economic Relations
Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister: Subandrio

Home Affairs
Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister: Sahardjo
Minister of General Government and Regional Autonomy: Ipik Gandamana
Minister of Justice: Sahardjo
Minister/Chairman of the Supreme Court: Wirjono Prodjodikoro

Defense and Security
Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister: Gen. Abdul Haris Nasution
Minister/Chief-of-Staff of the Army: Abdul Haris Nasution
Minister/Chief-of-Staff of the Navy: Commodore R. E. Martadinata
Minister/Chief-of-Staff of the Air Force: Air Vice Marshal Omar Dani
Minister/Chief of the National Police: Insp. Gen. Soekarno Djojonegoro
Minister/Attorney General: Kadarusman
Minister of Veteran Affairs: Brig. Gen. Sambas Atmadinata
Minister assigned to the Deputy Prime Minister of Defense and Security: Lt. Gen. Hidajat

Production
Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister: Maj. Gen. Suprajogi
Minister of Agriculture/Agrarian Affairs: Sadjarwo
Minister of Labor: Ahem Erningpradja
Minister of Public Works and Power: Maj. Gen. Suprajogi
Minister of Basic Industries and Mining: Chairul Saleh
Minister of People's Industry: Maj. Gen. Azis Saleh
Minister of National Research: Sudjono Djuned Pusponegoro

Distribution
Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister: Johannes Leimena
Minister of Trade: Suharto
Minister of Land Transportation and Post, Telecommunications and Tourism: Lt. Gen. Djatikoesoemo
Minister of Maritime Transportation: Abdul Mutalib Danuningrat
Minister of Air Transportation: Col. R. Iskander
Minister of Cooperatives: Achmadi

Finance
Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister: Notohamiprodjo
Minister of Income, Payment and Oversight: Notohamiprodjo
Minister of State Budget Affairs: Arifin Harahap
Minister of Central Bank Affairs: Sumarno

Welfare
Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister: Muljadi Djojomartono
Minister of Religious Affairs: Sjaifuddin Zuchri
Minister of Social Affairs: Rusiah Sardjono
Minister of Health: Maj. Gen. Dr. Satrio
Minister of Basic Education & Culture: Prijono
Minister of Higher Education & Science: Thojib Hadiwidjaja
Minister of Sport: Maladi

Special Affairs
Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister: Muhammad Yamin
Minister of Information: Muhammad Yamin
Minister of Relations with the People's Representative Council/People's Consultative Assembly/Supreme Advisory Council/National Planning Agency: W. J. Rumambi
Minister of Relations with Religious Scholars: Fatah Jasin
Minister/Secretary General of the National Front: Sudibjo

Leaders of State Bodies/Deputy First Ministers
Chairman of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly: Chairul Saleh
Speaker of the Mutual Assistance People's Representative Council: Zainul Arifin
Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Advisory Council: Sartono
Deputy Chairman of the National Planning Agency: Muhammad Yamin

Leaders of State Bodies/Ministers
Vice Chairman of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly: Ali Sastroamidjojo
Deputy Chairman of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly: Idham Chalid
Deputy Chairman of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly: Dipa Nusantara Aidit
Deputy Chairman of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly: Brig. Gen. Wilujo Puspojudo
Deputy Speaker of the Mutual Assistance People's Representative Council: Arudji Kartawinata
Deputy Speaker of the Mutual Assistance People's Representative Council: IGG Subamia
Deputy Speaker of the Mutual Assistance People's Representative Council: M. H. Lukman
Deputy Speaker of the Mutual Assistance People's Representative Council: Mursalin Daeng Mamangung

Minister assigned to the President
State Minister: Iwa Kusumasumantri

Official with ministerial rank
Chairman of the State Apparatus Oversight Board: Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX

Changes
On 12 April 1962, the State Apparatus Oversight Board was abolished by presidential degree and Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX left the cabinet.
On 4 May 1962, Johannes Leimena and Subandrio were appointed First and Second Deputy Prime minister respectively, with effect from 6 March.
On 21 June 1962, Ahmad Yani replaced Nasution as Army Chief of Staff. Nasution was appointed Deputy First Minister/Chief of Staff of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.
On 23 August 1962, Mohammad Ichsan and Abdul Wahab Surjoadiningrat were both appointed Minister/State Secretary
Following the death of Muhammad Yamin, Ruslan Abdulgani was appointed Deputy Prime Minister/Coordinating Minister/Minister of Information on 24 October 1962.
From 30 January 1963, chiefs-of-staff were retitled commanders of the respective armed forces*  branches.
Following the death of Mutual Assistance People's Representative Council Chairman Zainal Arifin, he was replaced by Deputy Chairman Arudji Kartawinata on 4 March 1963, who in turn was replaced by Achmad Sjaichu on 3 September.
On 11 April 1963, Minister Hidajat was appointed Minister of Land Transportation and Post, Telecommunications and Tourism, replacing Lt. Gen. Djatikusumo, who was appointed extraordinary ambassador for the Malaya land dispute.
Prime Minister Djuanda died on 7 November 1963. He was not replaced.

References

Cabinets of Indonesia
1962 establishments in Indonesia
1963 disestablishments in Indonesia
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Cabinets disestablished in 1963


Asakuki Body Fat Scale Reviews - What Is It And How Does It Work?
Asakuki Body Fat Scale Reviews – What Is It And How Does It Work?
Asakuki Body Fat Scale is a revolutionary device that is specially designed to give accurate readings regarding our weight, BMI and blood pressure levels among others. This machine has no limitations and all individuals can utilize it regardless of their body size and weight.
It contains unique features that enable it to work accurately without breaking down in the course of use. It is easy to operate and user is required to go through the instructions provided so as to maximize product's utility for full satisfaction.
Further, it is said to possess a highly specialized sensors that are capable of detecting even the smallest differences in fat levels in our bodies. It can therefore convey consistent information regarding weight increment on daily basis.
In addition, it also provides the user with other important information about their overall health and fitness as well. Another unique aspect of this device is that it can calculate fat composition, water content, muscle mass and other specific details that yields to body wellness.
Also, this device has passed through various durability tests, which reflects that it can last for long if used as expected. The materials used are of high tensile strength which means they cannot break easily. Customers are also at liberty of returning it if it doesn't match the description given.
This machine turns off automatically when it detects no movement after a quantified duration of time. This helps to save on the battery for prolonged use. Further, it has an online storage. This means that information can easily be shared or accessed whenever need.
Initially, this device was priced at $99.00 but the company has provided a subsidy that allows customer to purchase at $35.99. Payments should be done through the specified means. All orders should be placed on the company's official website.
What are the Asakuki Body Fat Scale Claims?
This product aims at helping the user gain the knowledge about their body condition and health accurately. It is claimed to deliver correct weight measurements as well as fat composition, BMI and other crucial information regarding overall body health.
It is also said to contain specific unique features that enables it to operate effectively and accurately.
Asakuki Body Fat Scale Review: How Asakuki Body Fat Scale Works?
This device works by taking the readings pertaining body weight in an accurate manner. It is capable of detecting any fluctuation as it occurs in the body. User is constantly informed about their body weight, BMI, blood pressure level, muscle mass and other important information.
Also, this device can help you attain body fitness or desired body size since it can give detailed information about the rate of weight increment. Therefore, user can easily control their weight.
It has a multipurpose Design since it offers other dependable information apart from weight measurements.
It is made using high tensile strength in order to achieve durability.
It is easy to use since user is required to step on it and take the measurements.
It is Bluetooth enabled which means user can sync their scales to their mobile phones.
It has an online storage.
It accurately delivers measurement pertaining body weight, BMI, fat composition as well as other important information within the body.
It can easily detect any fluctuation within the body.
It automatically turns off if no movement is detected.
Customers can return the device if it does not match their description.
It is made using quality material hence durable.
This device is not covered by a warranty.
This product comes along with an instructional manual that helps the user to handle it safely. Users are therefore expected to stick to them carefully, so as to maximize its utility as well as preventing any potential damage.
So far there are no reported side effects of using this device.
Asakuki Body Fat Scale is a powerful device that uses new technology to provide various crucial information pertaining the body health. It mainly aims at delivering accurate measurements about the weight, BMI and blood pressure level in the body. Further, it has a multitask design which enables it to gather more information regarding fat content, muscle mass and water content in the body. This is made successful by pressure sensors that easily detect a single change within biological systems. This device is readily available in the company's official website. Those interested in buying can place their orders. Also, in case the customer receives the wrong product, they can freely return it to the company. However, even though the device works very accurately, it is considered costly. Also, it is not covered by a warranty. This drawback may discourage its use. Therefore, customers should go for the products that are pocket friendly as long as they meet their needs.


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Charlotte's textile industry roots, from emerging to booming
Bank of America's oldest heritage bank in Charlotte helped finance the beginning of North Carolina's role in the American Industrial Revolution with textile production.
Commercial National Bank Drive-in branch, Charlotte, North Carolina
Commercial National Bank and American Trust Company, 1912, South Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina
Bank charter, issued by the state of North Carolina for Commercial National Bank, Charlotte, 1874
Man working homespun loom in textile mill
In 1874, Charlotte was a small but growing town with a fledgling textile industry. Several small textile mills with names like Ada, Alpha, Victor, Louise and Elizabeth were emerging in rural areas and with them communities, which came to be known as "mill hills." Then, as now, local industry tied groups of neighbors into close-knit communities that lived, worked and played together. The well-being of these communities was important for the continued growth and prosperity of Charlotte.
Charlotte's mayor, Clement Dowd, knew this and so he proposed the inception of a bank that would serve Charlotte's up-and-coming textile industry. So with capital of just $50,000, Bank of America's oldest heritage bank in Charlotte, the Commercial National Bank of Charlotte, was founded in 1874. Mayor Dowd served as its first president.
The bank funded the operation of Charlotte's earliest mills, including Atherton Cotton Mill, which opened in 1893. It was a spinning mill, which housed machines that spun and twisted together the raw cotton into fibers to form yarn. Following a short gold rush in Charlotte, cotton became the new, sustainable gold of Mecklenburg County at the turn of the century. Because of this, cotton in Charlotte came to be known as "the white gold of the South" and "King Cotton."
Despite Charlotte's small population, Commercial National Bank prospered. Through a combination of relatively conservative fiscal policy and sound analysis, the bank weathered the depression-like banking storms of 1893, 1907 and 1929 – 1933 with its assets largely intact. With the help of the bank's funding, the growth of the textile industry in Charlotte and the surrounding region boomed. Thirteen years after the first mill, three counties in and around the greater Charlotte area ranked highest in number of spindles in the state.
The local capital from the bank drove Charlotte's growth with little help from outside investors and served as a foundation for our company's business and culture today with its commitment to local economy and communities. "Charlotte is essentially a home-made city," stated Charlotte publisher Wade Harris in 1899. "All the cotton mills and clothing factories were built mainly by Charlotte people."
Commercial National Bank, our original predecessor bank in Charlotte, went on to drive Charlotte's growth from a "mill hill" to a prosperous commerce center. The bank would be the first bank in the region to install automated commercial teller machines, offer the first drive-in branch in North Carolina, and market to Charlotte's growing suburban population.
Visit one of our Heritage Centers for an up close look at this and other stories from our bank's history. Learn more


Mary Honaker and Carla Gracia on Thursday ended their bid to become the next leaders of Ohio State's Undergraduate Student Government. Their dropping out of the race came amid allegations of overspending on their campaign and having connections to an apparent nationwide effort from a nonprofit to funnel money into student government races across the U.S.
Neither admitted to wrongdoing, with Honaker, a third-year in international studies, casting the allegations as attacks on her character. Both Honaker and Gracia, a second-year in political science, posted the statements on their Facebook pages on Thursday evening.
The news of their withdrawal ends a turmoil-tossed week for the campaign, which began after The Lantern reported Tuesday that Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit, was sponsoring their campaign as part of a nationwide effort to get conservatives elected to student government positions, according to leaked text messages and audio detailing conversations with TPUSA staffers.
Then, earlier Thursday, a brief alleging the Honaker and Gracia campaign breached the $4,000 spending limit for USG elections was filed to the Judicial Panel by another USG campaign, that of Stephen Post, a third-year in economics and political science, and his running mate Lauren Todd, a fifth-year in English. They said they obtained their evidence from someone within the Honaker and Gracia campaign who spoke out after the TPUSA connections surfaced.
A slew of resignations followed the filing of Thursday's brief, with campaign managers and advisers jumping ship from the Honaker and Gracia campaign, making Thursday evening's withdrawal seemingly imminent.
The campaign denied the TPUSA connections when they arose. The campaign, as well as one of the TPUSA staff members named in leaked text messages and audio, Kennedy Copeland, said TPUSA approached the Honaker and Gracia campaign with an offer but was rebuffed. Questions about the timeline of that rebuffal have gone unanswered by the campaign.
Neither Gracia nor Honaker addressed Thursday's Judicial Panel filing or the allegations of covering up their alleged overexpenditures in their statements.
Voting is open online from Monday to Wednesday, with three presidential campaigns remaining. Those campaigns are the Post and Todd campaign, the Brooks brothers campaign, and the campaign of Andrew Jackson, a third-year in Spanish and political science, and his running mate Sophie Chang, a third-year environment, economy, development and sustainability.
…Does anyone else see the blatant bias in this sentence? Wondering why the author of this story was unable to represent the remaining campaigns equally.
It's not bias. I initially thought so but then realized Jackson and Chang had not been previously mentioned in the article (since they were not relevant to other parts). So just like the author wrote descriptions of everyone else in the campaigns after they were first mentioned, he had to do the same with Jackson & Chang even though it was at the end of the article.
I can see how without context, that paragraph seems biased. However, the first two campaigns are mentioned earlier in the article, and the year/major of each candidate is stated then. It would be redundant to state the information again in the last paragraph. Detailing the Jackson-Chamg campaign here is to actually equally represent all three.
The Brooks Bros are also very closely aligned w TPUSA, and now that the national arm has been seen trying to interject itself into our campus why are they not being looked at closer?


Remove the paper mask from all the acrylic parts in the kit.
Using the M3x14 bolts and nylon standoffs in the kit, remove the rubber feet from the ODROID-X board and mount it to the bottom piece.
Clip the side with the audio jacks and the side with the SD card slot to the power side as shown (note that though the audio jacks aren't labeled correctly in these pics, they were corrected on the final design, my bad).
Install the button extensions by placing them in their holes as shown. To make installation of the top without losing the button extensions some masking tape can be used to keep the buttons in place (make sure to apply the tape to the outside, as shown).
Next, install the top and bottom as shown.
If you'd like to grab one of these enclosures, head over to my web store here. The files for this case are also available for download on my Thiniverse page here if you've got access to a laser cutter or want to make modifications.
Do you plan on making any black-colored Odroid-X cases???
Yes, I've completed a black case design and I'm wrapping up the documentation on it now. Expect it to be out in the next couple weeks.
No, the X2 heatsink is too tall. My case with fan attachment for the X fits the X2 nicely though.


Despite the fact that SUVs have evolved from rugged off-roaders which never left the wilderness, mud and desert terrains, their successors are basically city vehicles. Most modern SUVs are made only to go on paved roads, highways and never to leave the comfort of the town. It is the same really since the SUV layout can offer so much more in terms of usability and driving than to be just a comfortable ride for soccer moms and big shopping trips. However, that is the market reality and the buyers are always right. That is why we have compiled a list of 20 best SUVs for city driving. There are few important aspects to consider when you are looking for an SUV which will be used in urban areas. First, the important thing is the size and a city SUV must have compact dimensions to be easy to park and maneuver in heavy traffic. Second, a city SUV must have enough room for passengers and luggage which consists of groceries or shopping bags. Third, since you are never going to leave the tarmac, you don`t need intelligent all-wheel drive systems and you are good with base front-wheel drive layout. Fourth, you don't need a very powerful engine since you are not going to cruise or plow through the muddy rivers and jungles. All of that means that you concentrate on appearance packages and spend money on exterior options, creature comforts and infotainment systems to make your sitting in traffic more pleasant. Having all that in mind, here are 20 best city-oriented SUVs for you.
The small, practical and affordable Kia Soul is a starter city SUV model. It features two economical four-cylinder engines, with 131 or 160 hp powering front wheels through an automatic transmission. With its compact dimensions, the Soul is easy to drive and has enough space for all daily tasks. The trim levels are good and the best thing is the price. For $16,900 you can get 131 hp Soul with an infotainment system and 7-speed automatic.
The newest Honda's compact SUV is a quite appealing, reasonably spacious and great handling HR-V. Under the hood is a 141 hp, 1.8-liter engine with CVT transmission, good performance, and fuel economy. At $20,000 base price, HR-V is affordable and in standard equipment, you will get 17-inch wheels, a backup camera, and Bluetooth system.
With great design, good handling and a 146 hp engine, Mazda CX-3 is one of the best compact SUVs. It even has respectable performance and decent space inside. For $20,900 base price you will not only get a potent 2.0-liter engine but also a cool looking interior, sports suspension, and a 6-speed automatic.
The Jeep Compass was always a pretty competent urban SUV but when it finally received Grand Cherokee styling, the package was complete. Under the hood is an 180 hp four cylinder which powers front wheels (AWD is optional) and you can get a 6-speed manual or automatic. The base equipment is pretty good and the base price of $20,950 is acceptable considering the available space, design, and quality.
Toyota's compact SUV in form of the new C-HR with somewhat strange design and limited space due to low roof line is pretty hard to put in regular SUV class. It is a driver-oriented model with a 144 hp engine and automatic transmission. The trunk has decent space and its selling points are great equipment and modern interior. For $23,500 base price you will get a sporty looking SUV but without traditional qualities like lots of space or conventional design.
The new Terrain has dimensions in compact SUV class which could be a problem as well as its advantage. The biggest dimension means it takes most parking space, but also means it is the most comfortable and spacious. It is also among the best equipped with a very high level of creature comforts as standard. The power comes from 2.4-liter 182 hp engine but you can upgrade to 301 hp V6 power plant. Base price for this upscale compact SUV is $25,000.
If you are looking for performance in a compact SUV segment then Nissan Juke Nismo is the car for you. It has a 188 hp or 215 hp engine, good performance and aggressive look which make it look faster than it really is. The Juke is great for driving around town, small and responsive but you might find the space in the interior limited. For $25,700 MSRP there aren't many SUVs that look this good and perform as well.
The Tiguan is a great compact SUV since it offers a decent amount of space, great styling, quality interior and materials, as well as respectable power. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine delivers 200 hp and significant performance for the class. The interior equipment is pretty good as well, and the price is totally acceptable. The $25,800 MSRP will buy you a Volkswagen Tiguan in base trim level.
It may be hard to comprehend that Mini is an SUV but in Countryman version it is. And it's a quite good SUV at that. All the Mini's sharp driving characteristics are preserved, along with more space and comfort for passengers. It may not be the most spacious compact SUV on the market but it is one of the coolest. The power comes from 121 hp engine but you can option for performance Cooper S and John Cooper Works version with more than 240 hp and all-wheel drive. The base price is slightly less than $27,000.
The new QX30 introduces stylish and premium design in the compact SUV market with elegant design and upscale materials. The QX30 is available with all-wheel drive and the power comes from the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine which delivers 208 hp and makes the QX30 a pretty agile car. The suspension set up makes this Infiniti drive like a regular hatchback and just by driving it you would never tell it is an SUV. The prices start at $30,000 for this luxury compact model.
Basically, the Mercedes GLA is CLA sedan with lifted body, fifth door and SUV looks. That is not a bad thing since that platform is pretty good but the cars made on it are not the most spacious and comfortable ones around. It is also the case with the GLA. It is a cool looking compact SUV but there isn't much space for the passengers and it could be considered a hatchback with an SUV body. Under the hood is a 208 hp engine and all-wheel drive is optional. The base price is somewhat high at $34,000.
Audi is getting famous not only for its lineup of premium sedans but for its lineup of quality SUVs starting with compact but highly equipped Q3. It is powered by 200 hp turbocharged engine with optional Quattro system. The base price is $33,000 and for that, you will get infotainment system, leather interior, LED headlights, heated seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
Based on the Ford Escape platform, Lincoln MKC is an upscale compact sedan with good comfort and space paired with elegant design and decent performance. The 240 hp base engine is powerful enough to fulfill every task and still return good fuel economy. The base price is $34,000 which is appropriate for this luxury compact SUV.
Another interesting GMC product comes in form of the Acadia. This vehicle is bigger than Terrain and it offers more usability and space for 7 passengers with third-row seats. For just $30,000 you will have plenty of space, very good standard equipment, and a 200 hp engine. More power is available as an option as well as an all-wheel drive system.
Interesting and sporty design coupled with powerful 260 hp engine and lots of space makes the Murano a cool urban SUV that's able to complete any task. With a luxurious interior, leather seats and a host of electronic gadgets it is hard to comprehend that the base price just $31,000.
Despite the fact that the BMW X1 is the smallest BMW`s SUV, it has the best driving characteristics due to its compact size and a powerful engine. The 2.0-liter turbo engine delivers 225 hp and great performance. The more powerful engines are available as well as all-wheel drive. The interior is reasonably comfortable and the base price is $35,000.
Luxury compact SUVs don't get much better than the Evoque. With two body styles, two and four doors, convertible option and 240 hp base engine coupled with 9-speed automatic, Evoque is not only fast, but also very stable on the road. The interior is luxurious with quality materials but the lack of space compared to the competitors could be a problem. Of course, luxury is never cheap and Evoque prices start at $42,000.
The cool looking BMW X4 combines several interesting things: compact SUV body, sporty design with powerful engines, everyday usability, and reasonable comfort. You might think of it as an SUV coupe with four doors. The base engine has 240 hp but the 300 hp turbocharged six cylinder is optional. The base equipment is pretty good with leather interior and heated seats but the base price is pretty high at $47,000.
In order to compete with the big boys on the SUV market, the newcomer Alfa Romeo introduced the Stelvio and equipped it with a 2.0-liter, 280 hp engine and intelligent all-wheel drive as standard. The 505 hp QV version is also available but the base model is more than enough with great comfort, design, and space. The base price is $42,000 which is acceptable considering the performance and equipment.
The city SUV hot rod, in short, that is the description of the new Porsche Macan. With compact body, solid comfort and space, Macan excels in driving with all-wheel drive as standard, 252 hp engine, and 7-speed automatic. The 340 and 360 hp engines are available as well as a long list of additional extras and in the most powerful GTS version, Macan can accelerate to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. That is pretty fast for an SUV and with this car, you will be the king of stop light races. The base price is $48,000 which is pretty high but still understandable.