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A Day in the Life of JLF
Jaipur Literature Festival is more than just a meeting place of authors and their readers. It has become the hub of discussions, debates and conversations that flow into the minds of the people who attend it and savor the variety that it offers. The discussions range from cricket to music to every thought that does not or does occupy the human mind.
As I sat on my chair listening to Shashi Tharoor, author and member of parliament (MP), Rajdeep Sardesai, news anchor and author of many books and Gideon Haigh, the Australian journalist who is known for his books and articles on cricket, talk to Keshava Guha and reminisce about their romance with Indian cricket, I looked at the teeming crowd around me. People sitting on their chairs were glued to their seats while the people standing around the tents hung on to every word uttered by those on the stage. Those sitting on their chairs ensured that they covered every inch of their current property lest someone comes and sits on it.
India's Passion
Almost every other dialogue uttered by Shashi Tharoor and Rajdeep Sardesai was followed by applause and whistles by the enamored listeners who just couldn't seem to get enough of these authors. After all, the game of cricket was more than India's passion, it was their religion and some would even equate it to their alma matter. However, for people like me, cricket is only interesting when it is a match between India and Pakistan. But, as the people on the stage talked, I was increasingly entranced by their conversation around the game. Though Tharoor himself acknowledged that he was no player of the game, his passion for the game has remained unbridled. They talked about the romance between Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, Tiger Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore which entranced the crowd even more.
This is perhaps the beauty of the Jaipur Literature Festival. There were many sessions like these which weren't centered around a book. When Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the best-selling novel Eat, Pray, Love talked about how she wrote her books by compiling all her research in index cards which were then placed in carefully labelled shoe boxes in a session titled 'where does fiction come from,' the crowd roared with laughter as the comic novelist Howard Jacobson declared that his next novel would be about a shoe box which would have nothing but a bunch of shriveled human bones because there would be no notes in the shoe boxes. He said that he would finish the book and be here to sign it in the next year's JLF which earned him a round of applause from the enthusiastic crowd. When Elizabeth Gilbert demanded that she should get a commission out of this new novel, Howard Jacobson replied that his acknowledgment of her in his novel would be enough.
Face of Jaipur
William Dalrymple's session on his new novel Anarchy was a presentation of sorts where he talked about the East India Company whose motto was to 'loot' India which was according to him the first Indian word to enter the Oxford dictionary. As the audience hung on to every word, Dalrymple with his words and pictures led them on an insightful journey which was about the India's annexation by the East India Company.
The music lovers swayed to the rendition of the poetry of the well-known poets Faiz and Firaq and kept clapping their hands and singing along as Saif Mahmood, Chinmayi Tripathi and Nishtha Gautam took them on a musical poetical journey.
Lisa Ray, the actress and the model who was in conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy talked about the realization of her dream to become an author and how she was never really looking to become the actress and model which she is today. She talked about how as a sixteen-year-old she was catapulted into the world of glamour without having an iota of knowledge about how to deal with all the fame and pressure that accompanied her seemingly successful life.
As we were treated to the very personal glimpses of the lives of these celebrities and youth icons, it is easy to understand why over all these years, Diggi Palace Hotel has become the very face of Jaipur Literature Festival. As a visitor, I felt like I was attending a grand party in some one's house. There were people sitting on chairs and sofas talking and listening to authors. Many people were busy in their own discussions, some of which were about the prevailing political scenario and some on the books that featured in the festivals. Students of literature sat in the sun-kissed lawns of the hotel and made notes about their observations and inferences.
I remembered Namita Gokhale's session with Shashi Tharoor and Shunali Khullar Shroff where she had talked about her new book Jaipur Journals which was based on the Jaipur Literature Festival and said that the JLF has a life of its own. She was right I realized as I saw a young couple arguing about which session to attend because their favourite sessions were in different tents. Perhaps, the clash in their ideologies will cause them to rift apart or perhaps they will reconcile to their differences and agree to disagree. I did not wait for their squabble to end.
Ecosystem Support
There were some who were the part of the eternal fashion brigade with their carefully made up hair and over-the-top make up desperate for some one to notice them and pass a comment or two. I do not know if they succeeded in their mission to show case their fashion because I was busy looking at my festival program which was falling to pieces since I kept folding and unfolding it. For this once, I wished I could split my self some how and attend every session that was happening in every hall at the same time.
When the sessions ended and I made my way to the main gate, I realized that this festival supports an entire ecosystem. There were home owners who were busy selling home made eatables to the people who walked past their shops and stalls in the small gali of the Diggi Palace Hotel. Everyone was busy displaying their wares whether it was dresses, furniture or jewelry. Some people made their way to waiting hotel shuttles while some had plans to go shopping in Jaipur's walled city.
With chockablock hotels and streets teeming with tourists from other countries, Jaipur's literature festival has become a Mecca for book and music lovers who come here to soak their minds into the knowledge streams that flow in ever session. I have been to Literature Festivals in other parts of the country including Goa and Kerala but nothing comes close to what JLF has done for Jaipur or Rajasthan or India. It has ensured that India figures in the calendar of every literature aficionado in the world and author who wants to either hear people speak or get heard.
This article by Shailaza Singh appeared in Rashtradoot's Arbit section on 29 January, 2020. We've featured it on this blog for those who would like to read it but do not have the access to the newspaper.
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Q: AirConsole Send-Message limit According to the help page:

You can not send more than 10 messages per second. However, all messages will be queued, so that no message will be lost.

But what does this mean?  Can each device send 10 messages, or can only 10 messages be sent for the game altogether?  If the latter, 10 messages per second would seem like a crippling limit for a game if 10 people were playing and each controller needs to send what buttons are being pressed and released, how can that be dealt with?  And how do changes to device states affect the message count?
On a somewhat related note, why does the page mention latencies of different servers if the connection seems to be established over local wifi?  (I assume the answer bears some relation to why there's a message limit at all.)

A: Rate limiting is per device. Each device can send up to 10 messages per second.
Custom Device State updates also count towards this rate limit.
We've created a library that intelligently rate-limits your messages and updates: RateLimiter
The connections are not established over local Wifi. WebRTC is supported, but that might not be in the same Wifi network. Additionally not all browsers support WebRTC yet (e.g. Safari iOS). More details in this presentation.

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The 9 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Kansas!
Kansas ice cream parlors come in mom and pop shops, in historic buildings and in modern spaces, but the awesome flavors are unique to everyone. In Kansas, we take our ice cream serious and we like it homemade, handmade or dipped! Here are the 10 best ice cream parlors in the state.
Clark Drug, Soda & Ice Cream Parlor in Cimarron is locally owned and operated as simply as is was when it opened in the 1930s. The timeless soda fountain offers ice cream lovers the opportunity to create their own flavor servings. It doesn't matter how you serve it in a cone, a cup, a malt or shake it's going to taste good.
Katie's Goody Shop in Ulysses serves hand scooped, homemade ice cream almost every day of the week. And if you need a cookie or a cupcake to complete you snack, they can add those treats too!
If it is awesome ice cream you are longing for, then drop by the K-State's Dairy Bar and choose your favorite flavor. A K-State legendary experience that satisfies those college cravings for great ice cream.
Visit this 100-year-old soda fountain inside The Linger Longer Soda Fountain & Sandwich Shop in Bennington. The soda jerks in this shop do it the old-fashioned way mixing soda drinks by hand. And the ice-cream can be served in a homemade waffle cone or inside a delicious malt or shake.
The Churn & Burn in Wichita says it's a "little store with lots of flavor" and serves fresh made ice cream instantly. A fun place to eat your favorite ice cream flavor and enjoy a friendly atmosphere.
The ice cream servings are unlimited at the Dips & Sips in Mission. Hand dipped ice cream served in several different ways including the popular "explosion" and "flavor bursts" which could be added with 16 different toppings or simply served alamode!
Stop by and visit Sylas & Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream store in Lawrence and Olathe. A family-run business that is dedicated to creating and serving delicious handmade, craft ice cream to the greater Kansas City area. Crave a unique flavor of ice cream, make a note and take it in on your next visit.
Bogey's in Salina is both an ice cream shop severing great ice creams and over 100 milkshake flavors, and a mainstay burger joint. Both options are favorites at Bogey's. Great atmosphere, great food and the best ice cream around!
The Dairy Barn in Wathena is known to locals as a sweet ice cream shop that serves food. You can buy ice cream by the cone, pint or quart. No matter how you choose to savor the varieties of ice cream, you will always be back for more.


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"Drawing & Dramatizing" with LEGOS and/or Props -- a Time-Lapse Video Storytelling Technique | Rotation.org
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"Drawing & Dramatizing" with LEGOS and/or Props -- a Time-Lapse Video Storytelling Technique
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The Rotation.org Writing Team's KIngdom Parables lesson set has a really neat Storytelling-Video-LEGO Workshop lesson that uses LEGOS as the "drawing" or storytelling props to create a time-lapse video of the Bible story. (Supporting Members can see that full lesson.)
This would make a great At-Home Lesson Ideas, btw
Here's the idea!
Every smartphone has a "time lapse" video setting, and the effect is really neat to play with.
Kids build the Bible story scene using props such as LEGOs, and even move (animate) them while they are being recorded with a smartphone or video camera that is set to take "time-lapse" video (a frame every 10 seconds). When played back, the story looks "sped up."
Here's the video clip from the WT's Kingdom Parable lesson. Below are some time-lapse tips.
Time-lapse varies on different devices. Have the kids practice constructing and animating their story. A three-minute story presentation recorded on time-lapse will only take about 10 to 20 seconds to view so record at least 3 minutes.
For more control over the video rate, download a time-lapse app from your iPhone or Android app store. They also have "stop motion animation" apps so you can remove your hands from the scene when the video is recording. "Speed up" is another way to sort of do time-lapse -- you just record the video as usual and then play it back using a phone APP that has "speed up" or slow down controls. Lots of possibilities.
You cannot record audio with a time-lapse video, but the kids can narrate it from their Bible when they present their video story to the rest of the class.
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More videos of different time-lapse and "sped up" storytelling techniques...
Obviously our students may not be as artistic as those in the videos, but you could add simple props and pre-drawn artwork (from the kids) to shoot the video with.
Here are two that have been "sped up" during playback. If you had narrated them, your voice would sound like a chipmunk ("Speed up" is a feature that many free video effect apps can give you.)
Here's one that two sisters drew together under the time-lapse feature on their video camera. The music was added later, iPhones don't record audio while taking time-lapse videos.
Keep in mind that many smartphones have a limit to the amount of video you can record with "time lapse" feature. Test yours out ahead of time. You want to be able to record at least a 3 or 4 minute video because the time-lapse playback will only be around 10-20 seconds on default settings.
The workaround is to either download a time-lapse app so you can control the time-lapse feature, or use a standalone video camera so that the length of the video isn't an issue.
Tip: Play around with the time-lapse feature at home. My grandkids think it's a hoot to bounce around and then watch themselves in time-lapse, It creates some funny effects.
Related Idea: Scripture Doodling ~ a technique for visualizing and understanding scripture
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FAIR Exit Polling Demonstrates Congress Has a Mandate to Block Obama Amnesty
By Ira Mehlman	 November 11, 2014 5 Comments
The voters have spoken . . . and President Obama doesn't care.
Despite the thrashing Democrats received in an election that was widely seen as a referendum on his policies, President Obama defiantly announced that he plans to carry through on his threat to implement a broad illegal alien amnesty by executive decree.
The next move is up to the Republicans. The voters turned to them to rein in President Obama's abuse of executive authority to implement policies that have little support from the American people. In the case of immigration policy, that mandate cuts across virtually all ethnic and political divides.
According to exit polling conducted on behalf of FAIR, the new Republican majority in Congress has everything to gain and nothing to lose politically by taking decisive action to block the president's efforts to grant amnesty and work authorization to millions of illegal aliens. Perhaps most importantly, despite the relentless campaign from amnesty advocates and cheap labor interests telling Republicans they will never capture the Latino vote until they get behind amnesty for illegal aliens, exit polling demonstrates that the opposite is true.
Among the most important findings of FAIR's exit poll of 806 actual voters in the midterm elections:
Immigration is a key issue for all voters. Immigration is no more or less important to Latino voters than it is to the electorate as a whole. 78 percent of voters said immigration was a "very important" (37%), or "somewhat important" factor (41%) in their voting decision. Among Latino voters, exactly 78 percent also rated immigration as an important issue. 40 percent said it was "very important" and 38 percent said "somewhat important." White voters tended to give it even greater overall weight. 38 percent (almost identical to Latino voters) said it was "very important" and 45% rated immigration as "somewhat important" (total 83%).
Voters support Congress cutting off funding as a means of preventing President Obama from carrying out an unauthorized amnesty program. By a 56%-38% margin, voters want Congress to use the power of the purse to block executive amnesty. Latino voters were split right down the middle: 47 percent want Congress to block funding, while 46 percent are opposed. Realistically, Republicans have more to risk with Latino voters by not acting to cut off funding than by acting decisively. The 47 percent who want executive amnesty stopped are far more likely to consider voting for Republicans than the 46 percent who oppose such action.
Cutting off funding would appeal to the GOP base and to independent voters (whom Republicans need to win elections). 76 percent of Republican voters want Congress to cut off funding, including 67 percent who "strongly support" cutting off funding. 55 percent of independents want funding cut off, including 47 percent who "strongly support" such action.
FAIR's exit polling squares with other recent polling data, all of which indicate that voters across the spectrum prefer enforcement over amnesty, want overall immigration reduced, and see the current immigration chaos as threat to their way of life. Even a recent in-depth survey of the Latino electorate, conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center, supports the contention that politicians and political parties that stand firm on immigration will not be punished by Latino voters.
Thus, the new Republican majority in Congress is in the enviable position of being able to do what is right and politically popular at the same time. The only question is whether they will seize the opportunity.
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I Usually Don't Recommend Impeachment
But if Obama goes through with his illegal threats, he deserves impeachment.
I have heard the following a hundred times over the past few years: "I am not a liberal but I am against illegal immigration". It's simply a common sense position and when there are separate votes on it, voters agree. Oregon voted 68% to ban licenses for illegals. The last time Oregon voted for a Republican presidential candidate was 1984.
Check that. I meant to say "I AM a liberal but I am against illegal immigration".


Electronically stored academic, administrative, and research information is a critical University resource. All University units are required to use enterprise email, web services, and network firewalls. These Enterprise Security Controls help protect University data and significantly reduce security vulnerabilities. See the Enterprise Security Controls Policy for additional information about these requirements.
Enhanced Research Collaboration that enables individuals from other universities and institutions to transfer files, retrieve files, or execute programs.
"Power" VPN usage that delivers secure, remote access to University resources, meets the need for increased performance associated with large files, and provides support for 64-bit Linux operating systems.
A Research Firewall Zone designed to meet the advanced collaboration requirements of the University's research community.
A Research VPN that provides better performance for high-capacity uses and supports 64-bit Linux operating systems.
Before the implementation of the Research Zone, the University's firewall environment did not offer unrestricted access to University network resources.
Access to the Research Zone is permitted from anywhere on the internet. It can be used to transfer data to a server or retrieve it. It can also be used to control a terminal from a remote location or execute programs. The Research Zone is described in more detail below.
Purpose: The purpose of the Workstation Zone is to protect the University's personal computers, workstations, and printers. For example, desktop and laptop computers with access to email and internet resources are protected by this firewall zone.
Inbound Access: Inbound access is not permitted to the Workstation Zone, except when using the Pitt VPN (Pulse Secure) service or the Research VPN (which requires Pitt IT approval).
Outbound Access: There are no restrictions on outbound access.
Controls: A 60-minute idle session timeout is the only special control in place for this zone.
Purpose: The purpose of the Server Zone is to protect servers that store information that is used only by a department or a subset of a department. For example, file servers, application servers, and database servers are protected by this firewall zone.
Inbound Access: With a few exceptions, no inbound access is permitted to the Server Zone. Inbound access is permitted from the proper Workstation Zone and DMZ Zone with Pitt IT-approved firewall exceptions. Inbound access is also permitted when using the Pitt VPN service or the Research VPN.
Purpose: The purpose of a DMZ is to protect servers that require inbound access from the internet. Sensitive data cannot reside on these servers. Examples include departmental media servers (such as CIDDE's Mediasite) and web servers that are used for departmental websites and housed on Pitt IT's Enterprise Web Infrastructure (EWI).
Inbound Access: Inbound access to servers in a DMZ is permitted from any device anywhere on the internet via http or https protocols. Additional inbound access, which requires Pitt IT approval, can be granted to allow for server administration or file transfers. This additional inbound access requires either 1) a special firewall exception from another secure Pitt zone, or 2) use of the Pitt VPN service or Research VPN.
The purpose of the Research Zone is to support the unique requirements for collaboration with external parties while protecting the University's computing environment. The Research Zone permits access from anywhere on the internet. It protects machines in the zone by limiting functionality (for example, typical desktop computing functions like email and web access are not permitted in the zone). Sensitive data cannot be stored on any machine in the Research Zone. The Research Zone can be used to transfer data to a server or retrieve it. It can also be used to control a terminal from a remote location or execute programs.
There are three general types of inbound access permitted to the Research Zone. All require Pitt IT approval.
Data transfer OR retrieval: Either a University Computing Account or a local account may be used. This type of access must be restricted to read OR write access (not both simultaneously). Access type is Secure Shell (SSH) (TCP/22) directly to a specific machine in the zone.
Bidirectional data exchange, terminal control, and program execution: A University Computing Account is required. Access type is SSH (TCP/22) directly to a specific machine in the zone.
Other uses beyond port 22: A primary University Computing Account is required. The Pitt VPN service or Research VPN must be used with specific rules.
Note that there is no inbound access to the Research one from other secure Pitt firewall zones.
In general, there is no outbound access from the Research Zone. Exceptions are permitted to allow for access to central services (for example, DNS servers, time servers, log servers, backup servers, critical event handling, and Domain Controllers for authentication). If they are required, additional outbound access exceptions must be approved by Pitt IT.


We invite proposals for papers for the 28th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Computers, organized annually since 1990 by the Department of Computing, Electronics and Mechatronics at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla. This International Conference is also technically supported by the IEEE, Section Puebla. The aim of CONIELECOMP is to provide a forum for researchers to present and exchange ideas and results of original research and developments in the listed technical areas. The conference features keynote speakers, tutorials and a doctoral consortium.
Prospective authors are invited to submit a full paper, from 6 to 8 pages. Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings as well as submitted to the IEEE CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS (IEEE Xplore Digital Library) and will be part of the conference program. All papers must be submitted in English. All submissions will be handled electronically.


A properly functioning engine ensures optimal fuel economy and performance, and it wards off a laundry list of serious mechanical issues too. Therefore, it pays to keep your engine in good health. Regular tune-ups, routine maintenance and the right driving habits are essential to keep the engine in tip-top shape.
An engine break-down costs a fortune and requires extensive repairs. Sometimes the only solution is to replace the engine. This will set you back thousands of dollars, so if you're not already taking steps to protect yours, now is the time.
One of the best ways to keep your engine in good shape is by being fastidious about checking and changing its oil. Oil is the lifeblood of an engine. It keeps components lubricated and absorbs dirt and other debris. By keeping components adequately lubricated, it wards off friction and wear, which also keeps the engine from overheating.
It's far better to proactively check your oil than to assume it's fine and wait until it's due to be changed. Modern cars can typically go 5,000 miles between oil changes, but refer to your owner's manual, as each model has slight differences. Most car owners bring their cars to the shop for oil changes, but it's not so hard to change oil by yourself. If you decide to do it on your own, you will save both time and money.
Here's how you do it: To check the oil, pull out the dipstick. Wipe it off with a clean, lint-free cloth. Put it back in the reservoir, and then pull it out again. The oil film should reach fairly close to the "full" mark. If it falls below that, more oil is needed.
At minimum, check the oil level once per month. It only takes a minute, and it can save you a lot of headaches.
Also, check the clarity of the oil. If the oil has a deep brown or black color, it needs to be changed. If the oil is golden brown, it's still good to go.
It's quite common to forget to check the air filter. The air filter is of vital importance when it comes to protecting the engine because it keeps the dirt and debris out. Air filters tend to get clogged over time, so they need to be replaced regularly to ensure optimal efficiency and fuel economy. It's far cheaper to replace an air filter at regular intervals than it is to repair a damaged engine or have more frequent refuelings due to poor fuel economy.
The frequency at which the air filter is changed depends on your driving habits and on the amount of driving you do. If you engage in a lot of stop-and-go driving or drive on a dirt road often, your filter should probably be replaced more often as well. At any rate, check the filter every 6,000 miles or so, and refer to your owner's manual for additional information.
Engines generate quite a lot of heat. Coolant or antifreeze removes the excess heat from the engine. Once the thermostat detects that the engine is approaching temperatures that are above the optimum, it prompts the radiator to distribute coolant throughout it. If there is not enough coolant, the engine can't cool off and there's a risk of major engine damage. By the time the check coolant light comes on, you may already be in trouble. Therefore, it's best to be proactive about checking the coolant.
Depending on the vehicle model, the coolant typically needs replacing every 30,000 to 60,000 miles, but you should still check it every month or so to ensure that it's not running low. Simply open the hood and look for the clear coolant tank, which should be filled with orange or green liquid. If the liquid doesn't reach the "full" line, more needs to be added. If you notice an oily or sludgy film on the top, take the car to the shop right away, as this might indicate internal leakage.
If a leak is caught early, it's usually much easier to address. Therefore, periodically use a flashlight to check around the engine for signs of leaking. Look at the space where you park for signs of leaking too. If you notice any leaks, smudges or spills, take the car to a mechanic. Before you panic, however, make sure that the "leak" you are worried about isn't just water condensation from the air conditioning unit.
Strange noises should not be ignored either. From time to time, turn off the radio and listen for unusual noises like knocking, high-pitched screeching, low-pitched rumbling, clattering or knocking. If you notice any strange noises at all, bring your car to the shop and let the mechanic check it out.
Warning lights, including the check engine light, the oil light and the engine temperature light, are there for a reason. Do not ignore them. Typically, a blinking light is worse than a regular one, and a red one usually indicates more serious issues than a yellow one. Regardless of what the light looks like, it means that something needs attention, so you should take the car to a mechanic as soon as possible.
If a warning lights up on your dashboard and you don't know what it is, refer to your owner's manual. Don't simply assume that it isn't important. This can have serious repercussions for the health of your engine and car, as well as your safety on the road.
Gasoline contains trace amounts of sediment and other debris. Over time, it collects in the bottom of the gas tank. When you drive with very little gas, your car pulls that dirty gas in, and it can slip past the oil filter more easily and get into the engine.
It's generally best to keep your tank at least half full at all times. Sure, this means stopping to refuel more frequently, but it can go a long way toward keeping your engine in great shape. If your fuel reserves plunge dangerously close to zero, refuel as soon as you can.
Modern engines are designed for consistent and continuous driving. The problem is, this is pretty much unavoidable in the city, especially during rush hours. Try to steer clear of stop-and-go driving whenever possible. Stick with the freeway whenever you can. Maintaining a steady speed and steady RPMs protects the engine and helps you achieve better fuel economy.
Before heading out the door, think about the most efficient way to get where you're going. Plan your route to ensure your vehicle can maintain a steady, continuous speed as much as possible. Make sure that you coast slowly to stops and accelerate gradually when you start moving again.
Cold weather is tough on any engine. Gas is harder to burn when it's cold, and cold oil is thicker. The battery has a lower charge in cold weather, which means more energy is needed to start the engine. It's generally best to allow the engine to warm up a little before driving.
The engine block, which consists of the cylinder block and the cylinders that power the engine, is usually made out of cast iron. Meanwhile, the pistons, which move within the cylinders and produce the energy that powers the vehicle, are typically made out of aluminum alloy.
Aluminum alloy expands more – and more quickly – than cast iron, so the pistons fit loosely when the engine is cold. They have a tighter fit at proper operating temperatures, which makes for better fuel economy, less wear on the engine and fewer emissions as well. The coolant also has a chance to warm up when you let the car run for a bit, but don't let it warm up for too long. It takes less time for modern engines to warm up – usually not more than one minute.
Taking care of the engine helps keeping it in optimal shape and ensures its longevity. Regular maintenance and care also helps the car operate more efficiently, which means better fuel economy and more money in your pocket.
When a warning light pops up, regardless of what it looks like, it means that something requires attention.
Do you have a story or advice about maintaining a vehicle's engine? Please share it in the comments below!


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1982 Toyota Starlet Turbo-S
Class: Subcompact
Type: 3-door hatchback
Country: Japan ````````````````````````````````````` Host: GT2
Price as Tested: $3,535
Length: 146.65" // Width: 60" // Height: 53.93"
Overhang: 4' 7"
Track: ?
Tires: ?
F. suspension: strut / coils
R. Suspension: 4-link / coils
Brakes: solid disc / drums
Engine: 1290 cc OHV inline 4
Aspiration: Normal? Turbo?
Tested HP: ````71 @ 5,700 rpm
Tstd Torque: 76 @ 3,500 rpm
Pound to Power: 22
Hp per Liter: 55
Credit 2 HP: $49.78
Fuel system: 1 carburetor
Valves / cyl: 2?
Bore x Stroke: ?
Compression: ?
0-60 mph: 16 seconds
0-100mph: 1:00.180
400 M: 20.787 @ 67 mph
1 Kilom: 37.592 @ 86 mph
Top Speed at Redline
1st: 23 mph (estimated)
4th: 99 mph
5th:111.45 @ 5,700 rpm
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The Starlet, sold in North America as the Tercel, was one of Toyota's first small steps towards the global domination we see today. Also known as the KP60, the '82 Starlet/Tercel can be bought and raced in GT2!
The Starlet Turbo S was my very first GT2 car! I'm not like a lot of folks who jump into the game, needing a million credits, lots of FAQ cheats, and all gold licenses in 10 days or something; I'm more of an explorer, which means leaving few stones unturned, even if they turn out to be uh....less than fruitful. *clears throat*
I quickly got frustrated with the Starlet, though...couldn't even make 5th place at Tahiti's Sunday Cup! Recently, I returned to the Starlet, thinking that maybe my skills are better nowadays. Sure enough, I'm now able to manage a win in this car at Tahiti using the same power & parts as when I first started GT2, but it's still a struggle.
I'll bet there are thousands like me all over the world. Okay, at least hundreds! The Starlet is a tempting buy, especially for those who are swayed by cute looks, so it's likely many others have made this their first, and then after a few days (and a few losses), moved on to something better. But since we're here, let's look at why this car sucks.
Actually, here's a couple reasons it doesn't suck:
Reason #1 is weight. The Starlet is already light. You won't need any reductions for it. Instead, you can focus on other parts of the car (basically, focus on everything BUT its weight!).
Reason #2: the Starlet is cheap. You can therefore modify it from day one...though you still won't win much, even if you're good.
And it is a rather unique hatchback with its circular lights, hood-mounted mirrors, and pinstripe detailing. But can anyone tell us why the Starlet is sold with a 'jetliner silver' paintjob even though it's light green?
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Okay, is this or is it not a turbo? I'm leaning towards 'not'. There seems to be a real lack of info about this little hatch on the 'net (big surprise), and after visiting about 20 websites, I gave up. Even the mighty Wikipedia provides few answers.
Anyways, anyone with half a brain will quickly realise that the Starlet 'turbo' S is a real sloth. Even after buying Stage 1 tuning, port / polish, semi-racing aspiration, and the computer, the car still struggles. At this point, the Starlet is pushing 104 hp at its max of 6,000 rpm. An experienced player can safely win the Tahiti Sunday Cup and the free K-car race at this level, and I somehow managed to win at Hi-Speed Ring, but the novice should just move on. The Toyota Starlet wasn't made to be a race car, after all. It's barely even a good highway car!
Things change once we have Stage 3 tuning though. Fully charged, a whole new world opens up for the Starlet, which maxes at 177 hp. One can achieve a power to weight ratio of about 8.0, and it can be surprising how much further the Starlet Turbo S can go with this power, even though it still seems meager. With full racing parts, the tiny engine suddenly packs a happier growl instead of the quiet hum we've been used to.
Gearing is good, except that 3rd is too short and 4th too tall, leading to awkward moments when one is trying to push this car up a hill at about 60+ mph while trying to fight traffic. Also, downshifting into 3rd from 4th should be avoided at crucial moments. The car'll lose speed..it's better to just leave the Starlet in 4th and rely on brakes, unless you're below 65 mph.
Another issue is the redline. As the engine is upgraded, max power is typically around 6,000 rpms. Unfortunately, the redline is at 5,500...and this means very careful shifting. When using an auto-tranny, the Starlet is only gonna hit peak HP when it gets into 5th gear, and of course it'll be over-revving by then, too!
This car has a really light back end and is prone to sliding. It seems that a 1.5 differential back there might be a good idea if you can afford it early on. The good news is: with the right parts (and therefore a lot of money spent), the Starlet will become a winner. A sim Starlet keeps up with the pack in the '80s races after all. Just steer clear of '82 Starlet Turbos if you're a beginner with few credits to your name.
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It seems odd but true: many hatchbacks used to have rear-wheel drive. Nowadays, ALL of them are front or all-wheel drive, except for the Renault Clio Sport V6, which is more of a performance car rather than an everyday grunt. And so it's interesting.........sometimes frustrating, to race the Starlet turbo S, which will power-oversteer as easily as a high-horse Viper at times.
Oversteer is our main concern, and it comes in many fun packages. There's the throttle-induced RWD variety. There's the sliding "oh sh!t, was I supposed to brake yet?" variety. And finally, there's loss of rear lateral grip, which happens to be the least common...only because the Starlet doesn't usually make the sort of speed necessary for simple grip-loss to occur, unless it's hurled around or something. Understeer happens too, but it's the oversteer that is dangerous.
It's advisable to get the sports suspension package, apply 3 or 4 to the damper settings, and give the front and rear wheels some camber, but no more than about 2°. It's amazing how much this can improve the car's behavior even before we get Sport tires. Plus, it's about 2,000 credits less to get a sport suspension than it is to get sport tires if I'm not mistaken. But with sports tires, the Starlet gets more grip, but also becomes very twitchy, especially below 70 mph; and this can make it difficult to set up before entering corners, sometimes.
With full engine tuning, it will spin on-cue (or off-cue). The short wheelbase and narrow track width aren't helping here at all. Do we really need to break down and get racing slicks, now? Awww, man.
1). SAVE SAVE SAVE!! YOUR LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER WANTS TO GiVe YOU THIS CAR WITH 0% APR FINACNING AND NO CREDIT CHECK!!! ANYTHING TO GET THIS ONE OFF our LOT AND INTO YOUR GARAGE!!!! IT'S TOYOTA'S YEAREND SALE-A-THON!!!
2). Definately a cutie.
3). The rear-wheel drive Starlet drives and handles differently from other hatchbacks, and therefore can be a challenge, especially for drift-lovers.
4). Easily affordable modifications (if you've got some money saved). Stage 2 tuning advised for maximum wins in many series. Stage 1 (with street exhaust) will allow wins at Tahiti and the B and A license Kei-car races.
5). Weight reductions are optional since the Starlet is already a flyweight. Race kit available (GT2).
1). What a weakling! Stage 1 tuning is easily affordable, but you'll only be able to safely win a few races with it (Tahiti Sunday Cup and the Kei-car events).
2). Poor handling, tempermental steering, easy spin-outs. Don't let the lack of power fool you; this one can barely handle itself when totally stock.
3). Tires have poor lateral grip, leading to some understeer, lots of oversteer, and lots of sliding. This car (despite its low power) is definitely NOT for beginners.
4). Money will need to be spent on racing transmission, sports suspension & tires, brake upgrades.... many other hatchbacks will outhandle the AI with their stock parts...not an '82 Starlet.
5). Stage 2 power will give a nice boost, but will also compound the handling problems.
6). 5,500 rpm redline? [sarcasm]This car has "performance" written all over it! [/sarcasm]
7). 3rd gear too short, 4th is too tall. Go race this car...you'll see what I mean...to cure this you will need a racing tranny. Close gear transmissions are too short and useless on most tracks (even some of the short tracks).
Published: September 1st, 2004
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The Heat have won three straight in this series, including a 103-102 win at home last time these teams met. This active three-game losing streak ties for the Jazz' longest vs. any opponent, and the Heat only have longer than a three-game active winning streak against one team (Bucks, five).
MIAMI -- The Utah Jazz started Saturday morning with an 11-12 record and as one of seven NBA teams within one game of each other in the battle for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
The Jazz, who visit the Miami Heat on Sunday night, can't be blamed for optimism because of several factors: The return to health of their star guard Donovan Mitchell, a modest two-game win streak and the acquisition Thursday of one of the best three-point shooters in NBA history -- Kyle Korver.
However, Jazz coach Quin Snyder is far from satisfied with a streak that consists of a 101-91 win at the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday and a 119-111 victory at the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.
"I'm just not going to overreact, OK?" Snyder said. "We're going to keep playing, and we have to play (better) defense."
Snyder wasn't pleased with the 111 points allowed to the Hornets, who shot 49.5 percent from the floor and had three scorers with at least 20 points.
But the Jazz, who entered the week 29th in the NBA in three-point-shooting percentage (31.9), have certainly improved in that area thanks to their trade for Korver.
In fact, Korver, who played for Utah from 2007-2010 and is fourth in NBA history in 3-pointers made, helped change the Jazz shooting mojo during his first game back with the team Friday.
He scored 14 points and made 4-of-6 on 3-pointers. His marksmanship rubbed off on the Jazz, who made 40 percent on 3-pointers to earn the win.
"This," Hornets coach James Borrego said of Utah, "was not a team that was thriving at the 3-point line."
Of course, that was before the Jazz acquired Korver, 37, adding him to a bench crew that includes Jae Crowder.
Utah's main man is still shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who sat out two games this week because of bruised ribs but returned to score 29 points against the Nets and 30 versus the Hornets.
Meanwhile, the Heat (8-13) has played poorly during the first quarter of this season, losing six straight home games for the first time in a decade.
The Heat snapped that ugly skid Friday with a 106-101 victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, but it was a struggle.
Miami led by as many as 31 points in the second quarter but allowed the Pelicans to get back in the game. With 47.5 seconds left, New Orleans forward Nikola Mirotic had an open look at the top of the key that would've tied the score but missed, and Miami held on for the win.
"We can finally walk out of here with a different feeling," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.
Even so, the Heat allowed Pelicans star Anthony Davis to go off for 41 points, including 19 in the third quarter, which is when the Pelicans made their run.
The Heat have spent the past six games without starting point guard Goran Dragic, who leads the team in assists and is second in scoring. Backup point guard Tyler Johnson has missed the past five games because of a hamstring injury.
In addition, would-be starting shooting guard Dion Waiters has missed the entire season due to an ankle injury, and wing Derrick Jones, who has started four games this since, is out with hamstring issues, leaving the Heat with 10 active players.
With all those injury problems, 6-6 guard Josh Richardson has stepped up, improving his scoring average from a career-best 12.9 last season to a team-high 20.5 at present.
Richardson will likely match up against the 6-3 Mitchell, a second-year pro who leads the Jazz in scoring (21.5).
Another good matchup figures to be Utah's 7-1, 245-pound center Rudy Gobert against Miami's 7-0, 265-pounder Hassan Whiteside. Gobert is averaging a career-high 15.5 points to go with 12.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. Whiteside is providing 13.2 points, 13.6 rebounds and 2.9 blocks.


Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership is delighted to collaborate with Christina and offer 2 hour workshops to practitioners and teachers in Kilkenny with Christina, either in their own setting or on a cluster basis. The workshop will be delivered by Christina Duff, an Active Play Advocate and MSc Researcher in Dublin City University.
Changes in lifestyle have resulted in a transformation of how children play, with sedentary activities and technology now taking the place of active outdoor play. Christina has started the organisation Active Play Ireland (launching summer 2018) to create more opportunities and advocate for healthy child-led play. Christina is currently undertaking an MSc by research investigating preschool children's physical activity and fundamental movement skills, while completing an Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education.
Please contact KRSP on 056 7794991 or info@krsp.ie if you would like to host or attend the workshop.
Workshops are also available over the Easter period (26th of March to 6th of April) and may be delivered in parallel, subject to availability.


Are you looking for the perfect gift for the Dad in your life for Father's Day? By the way Father's Day is this weekend, so get moving. I have an idea for you. Everyone loves music and I know the Dads in my life do as well. Whether it is classic rock or easy listening Dads enjoy their tunes. The best way to make them happy in this wireless Bluetooth digital age with an updated speaker system. When looking for speakers be sure to go with a good system that is versatile and has sharp crisp sound. The Knivio M2 Bluetooth speaker system is one system which hits all the marks and comes it at a nice low price point, for now.
The speakers are a 2.1 system meaning 2 satellite speakers and one sub woofer. the speakers may look small and stylish but they pack a punch. With these speakers it is easy to fill a man cave with sound. The et we have is now a fixture of our basement right near the retro-gaming TV. It is quick the contrast old to new, but for any audiophile the speakers are appreciated. Not only do the speakers support Bluetooth connections but also an RCA/3.5mm connection as well which is very nice for those of us with a more low tech man cave or if you just aren't sure which your Dad would use anyway.
The speakers themselves are also quite visually appealing, they are black with champagne trim and a nice big knob to control the volume. Other controls include Bluetooth pairing buttons as well as a bass and treble control to fine tune your listening experience.
The Knivio M2 Bluetooth 2.1 speaker system is available now and is on sale for $69.99, which knocks $50 off retail. So be sure to grab these quickly and make your siblings look bad this year instead of the other way around. At this price point, you don't even need to all chip in and it could be a real surprise for the big guy in your life.
One of you can win a set for the man in your life- or whoever you think would love it. Feel free to enter using the Rafflecopter form below- and good luck! Ends July 7, 2014.
This looks really awesome nice design. I would give it to hubby he would really enjoy it out in the garage. Thanks for sharing such a great giveaway. Fingers crossed for luck!
I would give this to my hubby for his mancave. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.
i would give these to my husband. he has been talking about wanting speakers for a while now. would love to surprise him!
This would be for my husband…he is great with stuff like this.
My husband would get such good use out of these.Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.
I would keep them. These look awesome. I can't wait to try them out.
I would love to win this speaker set for my husband who plays in a band on the weekends and is all about music.
Thank you so much for the wonderful giveaway !
i'd keep it, need some new speakers. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.
I would probably give the speakers to my son, he could use a nice pair of speakers for his stereo.
I would love this for my husband. His old speakers are out of date, this would make a great gift for him.
I'd give this to my husband although we'd share them. Would put them in his man cave.
I would share it with them. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.
I would share these with my husband. We would use them when we workout.
I will keep them for myself. I need a good set of small speakers for a TV that really puts out sound at a low volume. Bluetooth connection is important for me as well in the area I will use them.
This would be for the family to enjoy.
Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize. I would give it to my dad.
Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize! I would give this to my husband, he would love some great blue tooth speakers!
I'd like to win this for my 15 yoa son. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.
My twin daughters are 13 and would love this for there Summer vacation!
This would be for my nephew. He's always playing his music, and I know he will love this.
Even though Father's Day has past, I would still give this to my husband. He's a music enthusiast. Thanks for the chance to win!
"Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize. " I would use this for my above ground pool deck.
I would give this to my husband. Thanks for the chance.
I would love to give this to my father, so he could blast his action flicks and music!
If I win these wonderful speakers, I would give them to my husband! He has been asking for Bluetooth speakers for the past two weeks! Every time we shop he heads straight to the displays to check them out. Winning these for him for our anniversary would be awesome! Thanks so much for the chance!
My husband would love this! Fingers crossed!
My son. He's got a thing for blasting his ipod. Tthis would make it easier. Besides, his bday is coming up!
If I won I would give them to my husband. These would be perfect for his home office. He has been looking for something like this. Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize. …and I'd give them to my son. He'd be so thrilled!
I would love to give the speaker system to my mom if I won. She loves stuff like this. 🙂 Thanks for this giveaway.
I would give this to myself. I know it would be nice to give but I don't have one and would really love to keep it so that I could pair it with my cell phone to listen to my music.
I would give this gift to my husband. He is always looking for the next best thing when it comes to speakers! Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.
I would keep it for my house and share it with company when they visit. Thanks!
I would most likely keep this for myself. This is a very nice speaker system!
I would keep this for myself! I need a sound system so bad, there's no way I would give this away!
I would give this to my husband, he would love this. Thanks so much for the hosting this giveaway!
I would give these to my son. Thank you for the giveaway. I hope I win.
I give them to my self. Been looking for something like them. Thanks for the giveaway! I am excited. I hope I win the prize.
I would probably give this to my oldest son. He's into that kind of stuff.
This is a nice looking set up. And hard to find. I would give this to my son who has been asking for something like this for a long time. Thanks for running such a great Sweepstake.
I would give this to my teen daughter, she loves listening to music!


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I wish I was wrong. After twenty years of caring for greyhounds, it appears that there are few exceptions to the rule. When an adopter calls us or comes to our clinic with a limping greyhound over the age of eight years old, that greyhound is almost always diagnosed with the same. Osteosarcoma. We can walk through the steps of diagnosis, but the outcome is almost always the same.
Your seven-year-or-older greyhound is suddenly limping out of nowhere. First you do the obvious - pick up his paw, look at all of the pads and press them for pain, check for cuts in the pad and/or corns and see if you get lucky. If there is something wrong with the foot as opposed to other parts of the leg or shoulder, your greyhound will most likely be fine. Cuts and corns can be treated. Corns can be maintained or removed and although they may be uncomfortable and may return, your greyhound can still live a good life.
Second, you take your dog to the veterinarian where the doctor will do a thorough exam to determine the dog's range of motion in the afflicted limb as well as the other limbs. Then your vet will do one of two things, or both. They will prescribe an nsaid, such as Rimadyl, Previcox, Deramaxx, etc. and wait to see how the dog does, or they may skip right to an x-ray.
We received a call from an adopter whose eleven-year-old dog suddenly began limping. They took it too an emergency vet where the doctor immediately did an x-ray and then diagnosed the dog with a bone spur. The vet prescribed a week's worth of nsaids. Apparently, those drugs did not have much effect and the owners then contacted NGAP. Between the time they called in the morning, until the time I was able to call them back in the afternoon, they had taken their greyhound to see one of our staff vets at her private facility, since we are in the process of relocating our clinic. Our vet told them it was her belief that the dog had osteosarcoma. The emergency facility had called our adopters later that day to say that the radiologist looked at the x-ray and found nothing wrong. Herein lies the problem – more often than not they just don't see it.
If the clinical signs are there and your dog is in pain, the diagnosis is most likely osteosarcoma, regardless of how the x-ray reads. Our vet prescribed Rimadyl and Tramadol, two drugs that always spell 'terminal' to me because that's what we use on almost all of our terminal dogs. Sometimes it can help for up to a month, but all during that period of time your greyhound runs the risk of spontaneous bone fracture. You are just buying time - and for who? You, or your greyhound?
When there is no light at the end of the tunnel, there is no reason to have your dog go through hell, which is what will slowly happen. Each day your greyhound will get a little worse and be in more pain and that little voice in the back of your mind will keep reminding you that your greyhound runs the risk of a spontaneous fracture at any time. When your dog's leg is dangling, you will feel so much worse about waiting.
Of course, there is always amputation. I myself am not a big believer that you will get satisfactory long term results from amputation and/or chemotherapy - especially when your dog is already limping and in pain. The combined cost can be upwards of $15,000. Will it buy you satisfaction? Probably not. Will it buy you a long period of time? Probably not. You can most likely count on a few short months, none of which will be easy for you or your greyhound. A rare few may last longer, but they are truly the exceptions. No one should have a guilty conscience putting their dog to sleep before it is in excruciating pain. You have given your greyhound a great gift! No one should feel badly because they did not amputate their dogs leg or treat their dog with chemo. Ultimately, you should probe your vet for the hard answers. Veterinarians are programmed to make the process longer and more expensive. Come to a compassionate decision swiftly putting your greyhound first and your feelings second.


Registered Vascular Technologist perform vascular testing procedures under the supervision of the physician(s) and practice manager. Assists physician both in office and intra-operatively during vascular procedures. Operates testing devices to conduct non-invasive peripheral vascular studies; ensures that the equipment and records for these tests are properly maintained and that the necessary supplies are available. Responsibilities: Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. Smiles, making patients/visitors feel welcome and important; makes direct eye contact; responds promptly to patients' needs; monitors ultrasound appointment schedule and makes patients and team members aware of delays. Obtains required demographic information from patient. Must be a team player. Completes pertinent patient history and accurately records data into ultrasound equipment. Keeps exam and ultrasound rooms and equipment clean and in working order. Proactively reviews chart in advance of patient intake. Completes authorized patient chart documentation according to standard established by the physician, in an accurate, legible and timely manner. Performs the following functions, including, but not limited to: Prepares patient for examination and treatment; takes brief patient history that includes chief complaint, vital signs, and weight Competently performs vascular ultrasound diagnostic procedures of specified body areas by properly positioning patients; locating/scanning areas for interpretation as directed by the physicians. Recognition of and attainment of adequate standardized views, and identification of abnormal structures or findings.
Previous Cardiac Cath Lab OR Special Procedures experience; Graduate from A Radiologic Technologist or RCIS program; BLS certified.


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Lee Da Hee Revealed To Have Been Injured On Set Of Upcoming Drama "Island"
By sala12 Last updated Dec 19, 2021
Lee Da Hee is receiving treatment after being injured on set of her upcoming drama "Island."
On December 20, a representative from Lee Da Hee's agency Studio Santa Claus stated, "Lee Da Hee suffered a neck injury while filming an action scene in 'Island.' She was immediately transferred to the hospital and received an examination." They continued, "It's not a serious injury, so she's receiving outpatient treatment while going back and forth to the hospital. She will not be able to attend the press conference for 'Single's Inferno' today (December 20)."
Lee Da Hee will continue filming for the drama without straining her neck. The online conference for Netflix's new dating reality show "Single's Inferno" taking place later this afternoon will be held with Hong Jin Kyung, Super Junior's Kyuhyun, and Hanhae.
Based on a webtoon of the same name, "Island" is a fantasy exorcism drama taking place on Jeju Island. It depicts the sorrowful and bizarre journey of the characters who are fated to fight evil that's trying to destroy the world. The drama is helmed by director Bae Jong of "Welcome to Dongmakgol" and "Fabricated City" and boasts a star-studded cast including Kim Nam Gil, ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo, Sung Joon, and more. Lee Da Hee will play third-generation chaebol and teacher Won Mi Ho.
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Hope Abounds at 1317 Hope Street by FMB Development
Included are 38 units of housing, primarily modern studios and one-bedroom apartments, along with two luxury penthouse suites with private roof decks, and six units reserved for affordable housing, ranging from approximately 420 square feet to 800 square feet. The ground-level floor will consist of 3,000 square feet of retail space.
A New Landmark, Mixed-use Project Breaks Ground in Los Angeles' South Park District, Just Blocks From LA Live
About three years ago, FMB Development CEO Ilan Kenig took a close look at the Downtown Los Angeles area and realized that there was a need for in-fill projects that would create condo-style living for people moving into the area, as well as complement its existing spaces. His solution: the formation of a boutique, luxury residential and retail offering where residents could truly take advantage of the best that the city has to offer.
"We believe this area of Los Angeles will continue to grow and thrive while preserving the things that make the area so special, and we want to be part of that process," says Ilan Kenig, who is developing the new $37 million 1317 Hope Street mixed-use project in partnership with Build4You and DE Architects. "FMB Development is uniquely positioned to create a building that is both iconic, but also designed to blend seamlessly in the existing neighborhood."
Found in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles' South Park District—at the nexus of retail, entertainment, restaurants, and the 10 Freeway, near the Los Angeles Convention Center, Staples Center, and LA Live—the new seven-story development will feature 25,600 square feet of residential space, with prices still being finalized.
Expect modern, classic environs with detailed finishes and local artwork throughout, amenities including a common roof deck, and retail options such as grocery stores, to-go or a la carte-style dining, and restaurants. Construction began in mid-April, with completion expected by mid-2019.
"Downtown Los Angeles is undergoing a renaissance," says Ilan Kenig.
"The area offers a number of great features, including accessibility to public transportation via the new Expo Line and the existing Blue Line, as well as the kind of walkability not generally seen in Los Angeles neighborhoods."
"South Park, specifically, has much to offer for entertainment mavens, through LA Live and surrounding theaters, and foodies can enjoy some of the best restaurants in the area," he adds.
"By building at 1317 Hope Street, we're adding to the neighborhood's walkability, character and retail offerings, while providing a boutique feel and high-end living amenities to residents."
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Jan Josef starší z Vrtby (německy Johann Joseph der Ältere von Wrtby, 1669 – 14. září 1737), psal se: Wrtba, z Wrtby, byl český šlechtic, hrabě, rytíř Řádu Zlatého rouna, nejvyšší purkrabí Království českého a mecenáš umění.

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Jan Josef hrabě z Vrtby se narodil roku 1669 jako člen šlechtického rodu pánů z Vrby, vnuk královského hofmistra Sezimy Jana z Vrtby. Jeho rodiči byli Jan František z Vrtby a jeho manželka Barbora rozená Kokořovská z Kokořova.

V  roce 1690 se oženil se svou sestřenicí Zuzanou Antonií Heussenstammovou, hraběnkou z Heissensteinu dcerou Marie Františky z Vrtby. Svatba se konala na Bezdězu a nevěsta do manželství přinesla značný pozemkový majetek. Kvůli blízkému příbuzenskému vztahu bylo ke svatbě třeba papežského dispensu, což dokazuje nakolik Jan Josef o manželství stál (to ale nemusí znamenat, že stál také o nevěstu). Manželství zůstalo bezdětné a hrabě z Vrtby se po smrti své ženy 11. února 1715 už znovu neoženil, ačkoli mu bylo teprve 46 let a byl bezdětný. Nelze tedy vyloučit, že svou manželku opravdu miloval. Po její smrti nacházel útěchu zejména v umění, oblíbil si zvláště operu. Stal se mecenášem architektů, sochařů, malířů a hudebníků. Mezi umělce, které podporoval, patřil i benátský hudební skladatel Antonio Vivaldi. Zámek Konopiště, který koupil roku 1716, kvůli své bezdětnosti odkázal synovi svého bratra Františku Václavovi z Vrtby.

Jan Josef z Vrtby byl od roku 1712 nejvyšším purkrabím Pražského hradu, roku 1721 obdržel nejvyšší habsburské vyznamenání, když byl jmenován rytířem Řádu zlatého rouna, byl prezidentem apelačního soudu a roku 1723 získal úřad dědičného pokladníka Království českého. Ve své době byl nejmocnějším mužem Českého království.

Ke zděděné části obce Dolní Nusle přikoupil druhou část a na místě dnešního náměstí Bratří Synků a nuselské ulice Na Zámecké vystavěl jednopatrový zámek, který byl zbořen na konci 19. století. Z jeho popudu byl v roce 1694 poblíž založen i dosud stojící Nuselský pivovar.

Ihned po jmenování do čela české politické reprezentace roku 1712, zahájil velkorysou přestavbu rodového paláce na pražské Malé Straně spojenou především s výstavbou přilehlé zahrady na úpatí Petřína, dnes známou jako Vrtbovská zahrada. Hrabě realizací pověřil jedny z nejlepších českých umělců své doby, především architekta Františka Maxmiliána Kaňku, sochaře Matyáše Bernarda Brauna a malíře Václava Vavřince Reinera. Stavební práce v zahradě byl dokončeny k roku 1720, malířská a sochařská výzdoba byla doplňována v následujících letech a snad byla hotová k příležitosti korunovace Karla VI. českým králem.

Hrabě Jan Josef byl také donátorem 2. kaple poutní cesty od pražské Lorety do kláštera v Hájku. Kaple byly stavěny v letech 1720–1724.

Zemřel 14. září (nebo 14. srpna) roku 1737.

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Welcome to my site! I'm a mathematician/computer scientist, originally from Manchester, UK, working in the Paris area. Having worked for a while as a postdoc on projects at a number of French research institutions in the quite abstract field of categorical logic, I'm making the jump into the world of big data and machine learning to see what it's all about.
The new version of this site is still being developed, but feel free to browse it now, and maybe even watch in awe as it grows over the coming months!


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Generation Stream: Teenagers' Audiovisual Consumption
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The development of streaming platforms has changed the media landscape and the way the public consumes television. Teenagers have particularly adapted to this new form of entertainment, and have been found to spend on average 7 hours and 22 minutes per day staring at the screen — 39% of which being spent watching video and television, while gaming and social media represent smaller portions of screentime.
Several elements can explain the rise of audiovisual consumption among adolescents. First, video streaming platforms use developed search and data-driven recommendation features to attract viewers. Secondly, binge-watching has grown more common among users. Also, social media entertainment platforms such as Youtube and Twitch offer a sense of community gathered around influencers. Live-stream also plays a big part in Twitch's attractiveness, similar to traditional television but also offering interactive features such as a chat and co-action, triggering more engagement and participation than cable TV. Finally, the multiplication of devices allows new ways of consuming video and television: smart TVs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, as well as the availability of wireless connectivity or 4G has drastically increased the viewer's options in terms of device use and consumption context (ie. how and when/where do users consume audiovisual material).
Researchers combined surveys and interviews with 342 teenagers (13-17 years old) from the Flanders region of Belgium. A questionnaire focused on the teenagers' frequency of audiovisual consumption, while interviews aimed at understanding the motivations behind the modes of consumption. Examples of questions include "How frequently do you use the following platforms?" or "Which screen do you prefer for the three following platforms?" in order to get an understanding of which platforms are most popular, why, when during the day teenagers consume audiovisual content, in which context (in public transportation, at home with family…).
Results showed that teenagers select a fluid combination of platforms, screens, and content and develop a variety of viewing styles due to a plethora of audiovisual options. Netflix and Youtube are the most popular platforms, and smartphones are the most popular screening devices. Users prefer platforms that are easily navigable and interactive and offer sophisticated recommendation engines. However, the research proved that teenagers have very different audiovisual preferences and are not necessarily abandoning old media either. Live television still remains consumed, mainly for events and sports as a social activity in family households.
To read more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08838151.2021.1944146
Tom Evens, Amandine Henderickx and Lieven de Marez. Generation Stream: The Audiovisual Repertoire of Teenagers. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media. 2021, VOL. 65, NO. 2, 185–204 DOI 10.1080/08838151.2021.1944146
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Q: Proving that a polynomial is subspace I have two similar problems which I'm not really sure how to solve.

a) Let it be $M= \{p \in P_3:p(2)=p(-2)=0 \}$. Is $M$ subspace of $P_3$, and if it is, find it's base and dimension.

I proved that $M$ is a subspace of $P_3$ this way: $p,q \in M ; (\alpha p+ \beta q)(2)=(\alpha p + \beta q)(-2)=\alpha 0+\beta 0 = 0$
But I'm not sure how to write the base? I was thinking something like $\{x^2-2\}$, with dim M = 1?

b) Let it be $N= \{p \in P_{2017}:p(x)=p(-x), \forall x\in\Bbb R \}$. Is $N$ subspace of $P_{2017}$, and if it is, find it's base and dimension.

Again: $p,q \in N ; (\alpha p+ \beta q)(x)=\alpha p(x) + \beta q(x)=\alpha P(-x)+\beta p(-x) = (\alpha p+ \beta q)(-x)$
And for a base $\{x^2,x^4,x^6,...,x^{2016}\}$, dim N=1008.
Is this a good way of solving these problems?

A: You have the right idea for the first problem, but your answer doesn't quite work.  We have $p(x) = x(x^2-4)$ also satisfies that $p(2) = p(-2) = 0$.  These do indeed span the subspace. Any polynomial that satisfies $p(2) = p(-2) = 0$ must have $2$ and $-2$ as roots.  Moreover if this subspace had a dimension of 3, then it would intersect any two dimensional subspace at, at least, a one dimensional subspace.  It's clear $span(1,x)$ has trivial intersection with $M$.
For the second questions, your answer is ,again, almost correct.  This time it's closer to correct though. You want to make sure you have the justification down.  Any polynomial such that $p(x) = p(-x)$ satisfies $p(x) - p(-x) = 0$.  If the polynomial contained any terms with odd exponents, then we'd have an issue.  So these polynomials are precisely those where each term has an even power.  This includes constant polynomials so $dim(N) = 1009$ as you need to include $1$.


Mrs Bishop's Bakes and Banter: The perfect sweet treat for Peppa fans!
We are a household devoted to Peppa Pig - Bert has absolutely adored the show since he was tiny and although we hate to admit it, Liam and I have become fond of Peppa and her friends over the past 2.5 years. We find ourself quoting the show more often than we should, in fact, I'm pretty sure my husband could make it his Mastermind specialist subject without too much revision. Ha!
We got ours from our local Sainsburys store, they cost £2 for a box of 6 strawberry and vanilla ice cream lollies and best of all they have no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives in them, so you can feel fairly guilt free about giving them to your little ones.
Bert has throughly enjoyed them and I have to say they've certainly won me round - they are small enough that I don't worry about him consuming too much sugar, they don't melt quickly like some other ice cream lollies we've tried, which makes them easy for a toddler to eat without getting completely smothered in ice cream and he clearly thinks they taste great!
We do still put a bib on Bert when he eats ice cream and yoghurt products as he is still getting to grips with how to get the majority of it in his mouth rather than down his front (as you can see from the photos). As a big foodie myself and someone who gets a huge amount of pleasure from food, it is wonderful to see Bert get so much enjoyment from his little treats. My favourite food to watch him eat is a Mr Whippy ice cream in the summer - he literally gets so excited! That's my boy!
Happy boy with his Peppa lolly!
Do your little ones have a favourite sweet treat? How often do you allow them to eat ice creams, sweets, chocolate, cake etc - I'd be fascinated to know.
We are fairly relaxed about sweet treats - we allow them in moderation and as long as he has eaten some good stuff in the day as well, then we don't see the harm in these extra bits and bobs every now and then.


I uploaded my H&M purchases on my Instagram account last week and spoke about it in the flamingo post, so here it is! You all know I am shoe girl AND bag girl but I am also a jacket kinda girl too…I love jackets and I love anything embellished or with pearls. As soon as I saw this I thought it looked a bit Isabel Marantish, do you agree?
I have been desperate to wear my new Zara shoes and wanted to know if they were comfortable as those Alexander Wang boots have scared me. I am off to LA next week so I wanted to pack some comfortable heels as I am sick of hobbling in heels and moaning all day and night. They passed the test, they really are comfortable and walking heels. So basically I spend all my money on designer shoes that I can not wear and spend £60 on a pair of Zara ones that are perfect!
How pretty it the mews in the background?! This is one of my favourite streets in London, the colourful mews houses are so cute and I would love love love to have a pink house……one day, one day!
Chanel glasses with Alexander Wang Rocco bag.
Great shoes & jacket! Happy shopping in LA!


At Dr. J. Pediatrics, we believe that the medical team should have the highest quality training. That is why we have selected RNs. Their experience, knowledge and education are uncompromising. We are very proud of our medical professionals. The RNs are an important component of that.
Compassion is one of the most important qualities of a pediatric nurse, Kathy believes. It is important to help both the families and children when they are sick or sleep deprived, for example.
Having been a nurse for three decades, and having grown children and grandchildren of her own, she has already been in most of those situations. She relates to parents and believes that no question is ever stupid.
Long before she became a nurse, Kathy began working as a medical assistant early in her career.
Kathy has also spent a lifetime of volunteering with children. She is a past PTA president, Girl Scout leader, and been involved with children's ministry at her church.


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UNIT 4 Assembled (Spoilers on Release) Feb 13, 2017 17:21:19 GMT
Post by whiskeybrewer on Feb 13, 2017 17:21:19 GMT
Why do i have the thought of a Weaponised Kate pretty much doing a Home Alone to The Doctor lol
UNIT 4 Assembled (Spoilers on Release) Mar 5, 2017 0:50:24 GMT brians and number13 like this
Post by charlesuirdhein on Mar 5, 2017 0:50:24 GMT
Would this pave the way for a UNIT story with Tim Treloar as 3? Although the Brig would have to be in Geneva or something. Perhaps in another Third Doctor set as opposed to a UNIT box.
UNIT 4 Assembled (Spoilers on Release) Mar 5, 2017 2:26:11 GMT elkawho and brians like this
And when will we see (oh please!) Klein appear in UNIT? That would be very nice indeed. Klein and Kate, there's a little face off worth listening to.
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Post by number13 on Mar 5, 2017 11:39:16 GMT
Mar 5, 2017 0:50:24 GMT charlesuirdhein said:
Please, yes! Now we have the Third Doctor back on audio and a regular series of releases, it's crying out for one story in each box set to be a proper UNIT story with Jo, Yates and Benton.
(And as you say, the Brig. off arguing with his superiors in Geneva, again. He could still be involved 'off-stage' by deploying resources on request, etc.)
I wondered why there was no Mike Yates in the second 3DA set - perhaps this is why?
Now they've done "The Two UNITs", can we please have the real UNIT back (as far as is possible) for a few more Third Doctor stories?
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Post by icecreamdf on Mar 5, 2017 22:08:42 GMT
I think BF really needs to recast the Brigadier if they are going to do UNIT stories with the Third Doctor. It will just get ridiculous if he is always out of town, and he was an essential part of the Third Doctor era. Since that series has a recast Doctor anyway, I don't think it would be a big deal if they recast the Brigadier.
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Post by Stevo on Mar 5, 2017 22:17:25 GMT
Mar 5, 2017 22:08:42 GMT icecreamdf said:
I am not a fan of recasting but your argument makes perfect sense. Once you have recast The Doctor nothing should be off the table. If you are going to recast the main role then a companion or secondary character shouldn't be an issue, so yeah, The Brigadier should be recast for 3rd Doctor/UNIT audios.
Personally, I'd be open to this and would see it as a compliment to the excellence and lasting popularity of Nicholas Courtney's most famous role.
They have very successfully recast 'my' Doctor so with that milestone passed, I suppose any recasting would be possible.
The only issue (as always in 'Doctor Who'!) is Time.
How many years need to pass before BF would feel it was respectful to recast such an iconic character & actor? Many Doctors, but only one Brigadier.
Last Edit: Mar 5, 2017 22:31:23 GMT by number13
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UNIT 4 Assembled (Spoilers on Release) Mar 5, 2017 22:41:17 GMT whiskeybrewer and Whovitt like this
Post by ChildrenOfHúrin on Mar 5, 2017 22:41:17 GMT
Mar 5, 2017 22:26:24 GMT number13 said:
Personally, I draw the line at any actor that has worked with BF before. I am happy for recasts of the first 3 doctors, Ben, Barbara, Dodo etc. but I'm not sure how happy I would be for others who have already recorded stories (Liz Shaw, Sarah Jane, the Brigadier) to be 'replaced'.
As much as they are missed, I think we should be content with their stories that we have had.
That said, now that John Levene is on board I have no doubt that there will be more 3rd Doctor UNIT stories generally.
Post by sherlock on Mar 5, 2017 23:45:35 GMT
I suspect they're avoiding it as Courtney's death is still relatively recent compared to Pertwee's when they recast the Doctor.
UNIT 4 Assembled (Spoilers on Release) Mar 6, 2017 0:29:07 GMT barnabaslives, Whovitt, and 2 more like this
Hopefully something UNITy will arrive for the Third Doctor with Treloar, Manning, Levene and Franklin.
Post by omega on Mar 6, 2017 10:09:39 GMT
I'd rather characters played by actors who have worked with Big Finish before passing weren't recast. We've had Nick Courtney as the Brigadier, Caroline John as Liz Shaw, Liz Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith and Mary Tamm as Romana. I don't have much of an issue with recasting roles played by actors who never got the chance to do Big Finish, or haven't wanted to do it despite plenty of opportunity, like Barbara, Ben and Dodo. As long as Big Finish treat the recasting very sensitively, and all indications are that they have, then I see no problem with it.
Post by brians on Mar 6, 2017 11:48:10 GMT
Set the story in 1977 and he could be on an undercover assignment pretending to be a maths teacher at Brendan school. when he meets a potential future self there it causes an abortive timeline (like the Day of the Daleks one) wherein he forgets he wasn't really retired and never goes back.
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Mar 6, 2017 10:09:39 GMT omega said:
I think there are cases when they almost have to do a recast though. As long as Katy Manning is still with BF, they can do stories without Liz or Sarah Jane. However, it isn't really possible to portray the Third Doctor era accurately without the Brigadier.
How about bringing Jeremy Fitzoliver AKA Richard Pearce into the fold? Okay, Sarah Jane was his introduction to the Doctor and he seems a bit wet but it could work.
UNIT 4 Assembled (Spoilers on Release) Mar 6, 2017 18:13:16 GMT charlesuirdhein and seeley like this
Mar 6, 2017 16:43:16 GMT charlesuirdhein said:
I'd rather have five years of anyone else before even considering that possibility.
Last Edit: Mar 6, 2017 18:13:34 GMT by omega
The character IS a bit wet but we are rather short of Third era characters, no Brig, one remaining TV companion...ok, a decent complement of UNIT but...
UNIT 4 Assembled (Spoilers on Release) Mar 8, 2017 11:51:26 GMT barnabaslives, CookieMaster, and 1 more like this
Post by mark687 on Mar 8, 2017 11:51:26 GMT
BF News Piece:
www.bigfinish.com/news/v/coming-in-may---unit-assembled
UNIT 4 Assembled (Spoilers on Release) Mar 9, 2017 0:32:52 GMT
Post by icecreamdf on Mar 9, 2017 0:32:52 GMT


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Le musée d'Art Kawaguchiko est un musée artistique japonais, situé sur les rives du lac Kawaguchi, dans le village de Fujikawaguchiko, dans la région des Cinq lacs du Mont Fuji, dans la préfecture japonaise de Yamanashi.

Il a été dessiné en 1994, par l'artiste de la soie Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003), dans lequel on peut voir une partie de ses œuvres.

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L'exposition permanente permet de voir une petite collection de peintures et de photographies directement liée avec le mont Fuji. Le musée présente également des expositions temporaires d'artistes japonais et étrangers modernes.

Kawaguchiko


Mercado San Antón in Madrid — Nom Voyage!
The Mercado San Antón is located on Calle Augusto Figueroa 24 in the Chueca district of Madrid and is definitely worth a visit for anyone who loves food. This is almost reason enough to rent an apartment through Airbnb just to be able to cook a few exotic vegetables or strange creatures from the sea. But there are also restaurants and to-go meals just in case you're staying in a hotel or on your way to work.
I've been to quite a few municipal markets, including several in Portugal, but this was one of the most eclectic, artistically designed, and well-organized markets I've ever been to. It reminded me of the now-closed Portland Public Market in Maine, except with a wider selection of exotic foods and a more European feel. Surprisingly enough, they even had my favorite Mexican Hot Sauce, Cholula.
Fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, sweets, cheese, sushi, tapas, bread, beer, liquor, wine, spices, sauces, and even bacalhau from Portugal. There was even a bar on the top floor that also served food. If you get finished in the Mercado and you're still in the mood to eat or drink, there are plenty of dark, mysterious bars and charming, delicious cafes in the Chueca area to investigate.


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