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Velo Lab: with new premises so it can keep pace with the boom in cargo bikes
2 July 2021 - Jann Raveling
Hand-crafted cargo bikes, city bikes and gravel bikes in Überseestadt (the New Harbour District)
An experienced team: Jap Kellner and Stathis Stasinopoulos © WFB/Lehmkühler
The cargo bike business is booming, as is Bremen bike manufacturer Velo Lab. With a new production facility in the New Harbour District, and innovative bike designs, its founder Stathis Stasinopoulos is truly in tune with the times. A "test drive".
The first time you ride a cargo bike, you'll notice the difference. It handles very differently from normal bikes, because the front wheel is around a metre in front of the handlebars. But, even after just a few metres, you'll get the hang of manoeuvring it and start riding smoothly rather than wobbling about. That's also thanks to the help provided by the compact electric motor that quietly drives the rear wheel. In front, you see a roomy cargo area with enough space for your weekly shop, including a drinks crate. And, if you look slightly further ahead than normal, when riding, there's no real difference from a normal bike.
Velo Lab best seller: The "Kàro" model
This Bremen company can supply electric motors on request, but if you want to rely exclusively on your own physical "drive units" (your legs!), choose the standard version of the "Kàro" model. Then you'll be the proud owner of the world's lightest cargo bike, which weighs in at a mere 18 kilograms without accessories. Some Dutch bicycles are much heavier. You'll really notice the difference, particularly on longer journeys.
Among other things, it's the lightweight aluminium frame and patented steering system, which uses Bowden cables instead of a clunky steering bar, that make this Bremen-built bicycle such a pleasure to ride. Using this innovative system, the front wheel can turn much further than any of its competitors, because steering bars are simply not as manoeuvrable as cables. The "Kàro" is as supple as an eel.
The cargo box is available in two sizes. The larger can easily accommodate two crates of beer. What's more, everything is built by hand, in the middle of Bremen's New Harbour District.
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A Greek in North Germany
Stathis Stasinopoulos and Jap Kellner are the people responsible for Velo Lab's existence. Stathis, a Greek citizen and experienced engineer, arrived in Bremen in 2017. It was the economic crisis in Greece and the difficulties facing cyclists in Athens that drove him to the banks of the Weser. However, he'd already started designing bikes before this: his first prototype came into being in 2012.
Stasinopoulos presented a more advanced model at the Eurobike trade show, Europe's largest bike trade show, in Friedrichshafen in 2014. His début was in a modest stand, which he'd built himself, and at night he slept in a camper van in the car park. "However, it was my bike that did the talking for me. A folding bicycle that was comfortable to ride and also looked smart was a novelty. There were lots of people interested in it, from countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France and Spain", said Stasinopoulos.
At that time, one of his friends was working as a shipping agent in Bremen and he got to know and love the city on the Weser through them. "Bremen is a fantastic city for bike-lovers. Not only that, but from here, you can easily serve the markets and trade shows in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy and the United Kingdom". These factors were the reasons for Stasinopoulos' decision to emigrate to the Hanseatic city in 2017.
In Bremen he joined forces with Jap Kellner. Kellner, an engineer in the clothing technology industry, is also a bike geek and quite happily commutes the 40 kilometres to the office in Bremen by bike. He only leaves the bike at home if it's bucketing down, and then only unwillingly. These two kindred spirits met each other quite by chance. Kellner got a tip about asking Stasinopoulos for a job from his sister-in-law, who went to the same school in Greece as Stasinopoulos' wife. A real stroke of luck for them both (and for the business).
A cargo bike that's light as a feather, thanks to the patented steering system and aluminium frame © WFB/Lehmkühler
A creative environment in Bremen's New Harbour District
Today, Kellner's main area of responsibility is sales, visiting bicycle shops that want to sell Velo Lab bikes. In the meantime, Stasinopoulos designs new models and optimises operations.
All this has expanded significantly in the past few years. The two business partners have already relocated their business twice within Bremen, to larger premises every time, and have most recently moved into the New Harbour District. "We really like the special chemistry in the atmosphere here on Überseeinsel", said Kellner. The Überseeinsel is a urban development project within Bremen's New Harbour District. It's here that investor Klaus Meier is building a new city quarter with a mix of housing, workplaces and leisure opportunities, all designed to be available to all (German).
In addition to the two business partners, the company now has twelve employees working in the 450 square meter workshop, which also houses a modest show room and a bike café. "This is the ideal location for us. We share the building with studios and artisans' workshops and have already been able to use our contacts within this community to recruit new employees", said Kellner.
Bremeninvest helped Stasinopoulos at the outset, when he was setting up his own company. Since then, Bremeninvest has continued this close relationship with the ambitious bike-builder and provided support when he was looking for new commercial premises.
Sustainability at the core of every aspect of bike-building
The company aims to manufacture between 100 and 300 bicycles this year. In addition to its many and varied versions of cargo bikes, Velo Lab's portfolio includes a folding bicycle, a city bike and – their very latest product – a gravel bike. It's the unpainted stainless steel frame and expertly, almost artistically finished stainless steel welded joints that make their gravel bike stand out from the crowd. "I could never do that as well as our welders do", said Kellner, who is constantly surprised by the excellence of his workers' craftsmanship.
Sustainability is always a key issue for both the bike enthusiasts. "Our aluminium comes from Greece, which means the CO2 emissions produced when it is manufactured are two-thirds lower than if it came from Asia", explained Stasinopoulos. The wood we use for our cargo bike boxes or accessories is supplied by Weltholz in Bremen. This timber merchant only supplies and handles wood from sustainable sources.
Long waiting lists in the cargo bike market
Anyone who wants to buy a cargo bike directly from Velo Lab will need a certain amount of patience. "We're getting three to four enquiries every day. In addition, we're also feeling the effects of the bottlenecks in the global market, especially for components such as brakes or gears", said Kellner.
Cargo bikes have enjoyed increasing popularity over many years. In 2020, according to the ZIV (ZweiradIndustrie-Verband (German Bicycle Association)), more than 100,000 cargo bikes were sold in Germany. 43 percent more electric cargo bikes were sold than in the previous year. The majority of these bikes are produced by small and medium-sized companies such as Velo Lab. "There are a lot of newcomers in the market. As we're still pretty small and agile, we can easily produce small batches, and find our niche" Stasinopoulos also confirmed.
At the moment, trying rather than buying is the best option: If you register in advance, Velo Lab will let you take test rides, either directly in their show room or in the bicycle shop. "We sell our bikes to retailers in many parts of Germany". We only supply bikes directly from the workshop if we don't have a local retail outlet. By doing this, we're doing our best to support local businesses ", said Kellner.
In Bremen, Velo Lab bikes are sold by Sønstebys and conRAD.
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// Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation.
// Licensed under the MIT License.

using Microsoft.MixedReality.Toolkit.Input;
using Microsoft.MixedReality.Toolkit.Utilities;
using Microsoft.MixedReality.Toolkit.WindowsMixedReality;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using Unity.Profiling;
using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.XR;

#if WINDOWS_UWP
#if WMR_ENABLED
using UnityEngine.XR.WindowsMR;
#endif // WMR_ENABLED
using Windows.UI.Input.Spatial;
#endif // WINDOWS_UWP

namespace Microsoft.MixedReality.Toolkit.XRSDK.WindowsMixedReality
{
    /// <summary>
    /// XR SDK implementation of Windows Mixed Reality articulated hands.
    /// </summary>
    [MixedRealityController(
        SupportedControllerType.ArticulatedHand,
        new[] { Handedness.Left, Handedness.Right })]
    public class WindowsMixedRealityXRSDKArticulatedHand : BaseWindowsMixedRealityXRSDKSource, IMixedRealityHand
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Constructor.
        /// </summary>
        public WindowsMixedRealityXRSDKArticulatedHand(TrackingState trackingState, Handedness controllerHandedness, IMixedRealityInputSource inputSource = null, MixedRealityInteractionMapping[] interactions = null)
            : base(trackingState, controllerHandedness, inputSource, interactions)
        {
            handDefinition = new WindowsMixedRealityArticulatedHandDefinition(inputSource, controllerHandedness);
        }

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public override MixedRealityInteractionMapping[] DefaultInteractions => handDefinition?.DefaultInteractions;

        private readonly Dictionary<TrackedHandJoint, MixedRealityPose> unityJointPoses = new Dictionary<TrackedHandJoint, MixedRealityPose>();
        private readonly WindowsMixedRealityArticulatedHandDefinition handDefinition;

        private static readonly HandFinger[] handFingers = Enum.GetValues(typeof(HandFinger)) as HandFinger[];
        private readonly List<Bone> fingerBones = new List<Bone>();

        // The rotation offset between the reported grip pose of a hand and the palm joint orientation.
        // These values were calculated by comparing the platform's reported grip pose and palm pose.
        private static readonly Quaternion rightPalmOffset = new Quaternion(Mathf.Sqrt(0.125f), Mathf.Sqrt(0.125f), -Mathf.Sqrt(1.5f) / 2.0f, Mathf.Sqrt(1.5f) / 2.0f);
        private static readonly Quaternion leftPalmOffset = new Quaternion(Mathf.Sqrt(0.125f), -Mathf.Sqrt(0.125f), Mathf.Sqrt(1.5f) / 2.0f, Mathf.Sqrt(1.5f) / 2.0f);

#if WINDOWS_UWP && WMR_ENABLED
        private readonly List<object> states = new List<object>();
#endif // WINDOWS_UWP && WMR_ENABLED

        #region IMixedRealityHand Implementation

        /// <inheritdoc/>
        public bool TryGetJoint(TrackedHandJoint joint, out MixedRealityPose pose) => unityJointPoses.TryGetValue(joint, out pose);

        #endregion IMixedRealityHand Implementation

        /// <inheritdoc/>
        public override bool IsInPointingPose => handDefinition.IsInPointingPose;

        #region Update data functions

        private static readonly ProfilerMarker UpdateControllerPerfMarker = new ProfilerMarker("[MRTK] WindowsMixedRealityXRSDKArticulatedHand.UpdateController");

        /// <inheritdoc />
        public override void UpdateController(InputDevice inputDevice)
        {
            if (!Enabled) { return; }

            using (UpdateControllerPerfMarker.Auto())
            {
                base.UpdateController(inputDevice);

                UpdateHandData(inputDevice);

                for (int i = 0; i < Interactions?.Length; i++)
                {
                    switch (Interactions[i].InputType)
                    {
                        case DeviceInputType.IndexFinger:
                            handDefinition?.UpdateCurrentIndexPose(Interactions[i]);
                            break;
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        private static readonly ProfilerMarker UpdateHandDataPerfMarker = new ProfilerMarker("[MRTK] WindowsMixedRealityXRSDKArticulatedHand.UpdateHandData");

        /// <summary>
        /// Update the hand data from the device.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="interactionSourceState">The InteractionSourceState retrieved from the platform.</param>
        private void UpdateHandData(InputDevice inputDevice)
        {
            using (UpdateHandDataPerfMarker.Auto())
            {
#if WINDOWS_UWP && WMR_ENABLED
                XRSDKSubsystemHelpers.InputSubsystem?.GetCurrentSourceStates(states);

                foreach (SpatialInteractionSourceState sourceState in states)
                {
                    if (sourceState.Source.Handedness.ToMRTKHandedness() == ControllerHandedness)
                    {
                        handDefinition?.UpdateHandMesh(sourceState);
                        break;
                    }
                }
#endif // WINDOWS_UWP && WMR_ENABLED

                Hand hand;
                if (inputDevice.TryGetFeatureValue(CommonUsages.handData, out hand))
                {
                    foreach (HandFinger finger in handFingers)
                    {
                        if (hand.TryGetFingerBones(finger, fingerBones))
                        {
                            for (int i = 0; i < fingerBones.Count; i++)
                            {
                                TrackedHandJoint trackedHandJoint = ConvertToTrackedHandJoint(finger, i);
                                Bone bone = fingerBones[i];

                                Vector3 position = Vector3.zero;
                                Quaternion rotation = Quaternion.identity;

                                bool positionAvailable = bone.TryGetPosition(out position);
                                bool rotationAvailable = bone.TryGetRotation(out rotation);

                                // If either position or rotation is available, use both pieces of data given.
                                // This might result in using a zeroed out position or rotation. Most likely,
                                // either both are available or both are unavailable.
                                if (positionAvailable || rotationAvailable)
                                {
                                    // We want input sources to follow the playspace, so fold in the playspace transform here to
                                    // put the controller pose into world space.
                                    position = MixedRealityPlayspace.TransformPoint(position);
                                    rotation = MixedRealityPlayspace.Rotation * rotation;

                                    unityJointPoses[trackedHandJoint] = new MixedRealityPose(position, rotation);
                                }
                            }

                            // Unity doesn't provide a palm joint, so we synthesize one here
                            MixedRealityPose palmPose = CurrentControllerPose;
                            palmPose.Rotation *= (ControllerHandedness == Handedness.Left ? leftPalmOffset : rightPalmOffset);
                            unityJointPoses[TrackedHandJoint.Palm] = palmPose;
                        }
                    }

                    handDefinition?.UpdateHandJoints(unityJointPoses);
                }
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Converts a Unity finger bone into an MRTK hand joint.
        /// </summary>
        /// <remarks>
        /// For HoloLens 2, Unity provides four joints per finger, in index order of metacarpal (0) to tip (4).
        /// The first joint for the thumb is the wrist joint. Palm joint is not provided.
        /// </remarks>
        /// <param name="finger">The Unity classification of the current finger.</param>
        /// <param name="index">The Unity index of the current finger bone.</param>
        /// <returns>The current Unity finger bone converted into an MRTK joint.</returns>
        private TrackedHandJoint ConvertToTrackedHandJoint(HandFinger finger, int index)
        {
            switch (finger)
            {
                case HandFinger.Thumb: return (index == 0) ? TrackedHandJoint.Wrist : TrackedHandJoint.ThumbMetacarpalJoint + index - 1;
                case HandFinger.Index: return TrackedHandJoint.IndexMetacarpal + index;
                case HandFinger.Middle: return TrackedHandJoint.MiddleMetacarpal + index;
                case HandFinger.Ring: return TrackedHandJoint.RingMetacarpal + index;
                case HandFinger.Pinky: return TrackedHandJoint.PinkyMetacarpal + index;
                default: return TrackedHandJoint.None;
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Naturally Wash Away Pesticides, Fertilizer, Dirt, Road Grit, Mold, Fungi, Wax or Worse!
Vermont Soap, the certified organic soap manufacturer, is pleased to inform health conscious consumers that its 100% natural, certified organic fruit and veggie wash not only makes the food they consumer safer, but taste better too.
Produce Magic is an eco-friendly alternative for avoiding contaminated produce and food-borne illnesses that strike 48 million Americans each year.
Recent testing found a quarter million microorganisms on unwashed produce purchased at grocery stores. The San Diego-based analytical laboratory conducted the research for the NBC San Diego TV station following passage last month of the federal Food Safety and Modernization Act.
The FDA will for the first time have a congressional mandate to inspect domestic food processing facilities. The new legislation significantly enhances FDA's ability to oversee the millions of food products coming into the United States from other countries each year.
Perhaps one third of produce in America contains a lot of residual pesticides. Although buying organic does reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and pesticides found in conventionally farmed produce, it does not guarantee contaminant-free fruits and vegetables due to drift from conventional farms, contaminated soil and other factors.
"Rinsing fruits and vegetables with water will remove loose dirt and soil, but not the harmful residues often found on produce," says Larry Plesent, Vermont Soap's Founder. "Pesticides used in growing produce are designed to be waterproof in order to remain effective after it rains. To successfully remove chemicals you need to use a surfactant to break them down. Produce Magic uses a natural, organic soap based surfactant to effectively remove residues," adds Plesent.
Unlike other produce washes on the market today that are made from detergent bases, Produce Magic is 100% natural and certified organic. It is made from renewable and organic vegetable and botanical sources including saponified organic oils of coconut, olive and jojoba and a natural citrus essential oil blend with organic orange oil, organic aloe vera and rosemary extract.
Produce Magic is also extraordinarily mild and hypoallergenic. This environment-friendly fruit and vegetable wash is biodegradable and free of artificial colors, fragrances, preservatives, animal products or gluten. Vermont Soap does not test on animals.


Robin Stamm completed her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan. Thereafter, she received certification in Structural Integration through Tom Myers' Kinesis Myofascial Integration (KMI) school in Maine.
Prior to entering the medical world through the door of rehabilitation, Robin was an independent yoga teacher and dancer based in Saskatoon. She attended numerous movement trainings across North America, experiencing first-hand the effects of innovative techniques such as the Franklin Method, Anti-gymnastique, and Authentic Movement.
Robin is a registered member of the Canadian Physiotherapists Association (CPA), the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (NSCP) and the International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI). In her independent practice, she continues to pursue and integrate both physiotherapy-based and alternative studies of the three-dimensional moving puzzle that is the human body.
Robin's professional areas of interest include assisting adults and children with chronic neurological and musculoskeletal challenges, peri-natal issues relating to movement, holistic and preventative medicine, and empowerment through experience and education. Robin believes that changing the structure can change the person and views her private practice as a means of assisting in the development of human potential. She welcomes all interested to her practice.


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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the potatoes in a skillet according to the package directions. In a large bowl, stir together the cooked potatoes, Cheddar cheese, 1 cup sour cream, bacon, green onions, and salt and pepper. Warm the tortillas according to the package directions. Spoon equal amounts of the mixture in the center of the 14 tortillas. Fold in two sides of each tortilla to meet in the middle, and then roll burrito-style. Brush the outside of each rolled tortilla with melted butter and place on baking pan with seam down. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes then cut diagonally into halves. Serve with the remaining sour cream.
Rumor has it Costa is offering great fares and free excursion to scuba/snorkel sunken cruise ship . . .
Spring in Michigan . . .
In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be transported by ship.
It was also before commercial fertilizer's invention, so large shipments of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier, but the process of fermentation began again, of which a by-product is methane gas.
did) happen. Methane began to build up below decks and the first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM!
Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined just what was happening. After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term "Ship High In Transit" on them which meant for the sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of methane.
Thus evolved the term "S.H.I.T," which has come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day.
You probably did not know the true history of this word. Neither did I. I always thought it was a golf term.


May the choirs of angels meet you.
On May 28th, 2016 the death took place in the Poor Clare Monastery, Ennis, of Sr. Simon Daly, affectionately known by her family as "Josie". Simon had lived Poor Clare life for fifty three years.
On May 30th last year she celebrated the Golden Jubilee of her Profession.
Simon was born and reared in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, where she is now laid to rest with her parents Willie and Mai, and her two brothers Francis and Jim. She will be sadly missed by her community, her sister Kathleen (Sr. Zita of the Newry Poor Clares) her brothers and a large circle of relations and friends.
May she delight in the Lord forever.


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Writing & Learning book. Reading level: 2 - 8 years. Board book: 5 pages. Publisher: Green Go..
If your kid loves accessorising then pair of Disney Princess Sunglasses SG100285 would be an ideal pick. It is the latest edition from Disney which happens to be a personal favourite brand of countless kids. Showcasing an alluring design, it looks all the more attractive and is absolutely easy to maintain. The light in weight construction of this pair of accessory ensures that the kids do not feel uncomfortable wearing it.


The board game Clue is referenced by Jasper, who says Ricardo got him in the bedroom with the lead pipe.
Pat Robertson is mentioned for his homophobia.
Alien is referenced by the alien jumping from the body.
"McButt the Crime Dog" is a nod to McGruff. "Supermarket Sweep" is mentioned by Peter. This was a TV game show where contestants roamed through the aisles in search of specific items.


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Brass Compass Chart Weight, Ref: KH-PLA0003. A working, liquid filled compass encircled in a forge brass ring.
Nickel Compass Chart Weight, Ref: KH-PLA0003D. A working, liquid filled compass encircled in a forge brass ring.
The traditional square pattern navigational protractor which can also be used as a simple parallel rule and plotter.
Thermometer Chart Weight, Ref: KH-PLA0003B. Working thermometer with both Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.
Weems & Plath Clock Chart Weight 610500, Ref: KH-PLA0003A. A quartz clock set in a forged brass ring.
This instrument consists of a plotter mounted on a roller. The plotter contains distance scales at 1:20,000, 1:40,000, and 1:80,000 to fit the N.O.S. Coast and Harbour Charts, as well as an inch scale.
This navigation tool is versatile and can be used to lay off a course or a bearing, measure distance between any two points, plot a position on a chart from a given set of coordinates, or determine the coordinates of a position on a chart. It is an updated version of the Breton and Portland Plotters.


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March 6, 2010 Dan O.
Scent of a Woman (1992)
Who ever knew blind people, were so different!
Hoping to earn some extra cash during the Thanksgiving holiday, poor prep-school student Charlie Simms (Chris O'Donnell) agrees to look after blind — and cantankerous — Lt. Col. Frank Slade (Al Pacino, in a tour-de-force performance). Though the callow student and jaded colonel are mismatched, their relationship grows as Simms follows Slade around Manhattan on a string of wild escapades, and Slade is unmasked as a sentimental romantic.
The major problem with this film is that it isn't great, mostly due to its long time. The film clocks in at about 2 hours and 37 minutes, making this journey seem forever. There are points where I felt that the scenes went on for too long and could have actually been cut down a long with time. Many scenes seemed very unoriginal, and highly cliched. There is also one random scene with Pacino where he wants to after having a great time, wants to kill himself, and goes crazy. It's an OK scene, just too out there and not placed well.
This movie has a great way of combining two different stories into make one theme special. The story of this blind veteran, and the story of this young college student who is in trouble at his old school, is actually weaved together quite well. Rather, the issue is making a decision for oneself and sticking by it. This is all done with a deft touch, and intelligent dialogue.
Probably the greatest element to this film is its flawless performance from Pacino. I stated I didn't like the long running time, but in ways I felt it was suitable just for Pacino to show off his amazing skills like usual. He is funny, intelligent, crazy, and also memorbal, with hilarious lines like "Hooooooo- wahhhhh!!!!!" and "when in doubt, fuck", Pacino obviously deserved himself that Oscar that he won. O'Donnell is a guy I feel bad for because he doesn't get up-staged by Pacino, and actually has a couple of good scenes here and there. I just think if he said no to playing Robin, he would still be getting some good roles, and maybe when he's 50, be in Pacino's seat. Hey, you never know.
Consensus: Though it runs too long, and some scenes aren't original, Scent of a Woman is a film that will surely have you effected mostly cause of its heart-felt message, and knock-out performance from Pacino, and a sweet performance from O'Donnell.
8/10=Matinee!!
Previous Ishtar (1987)
Next Oscar Predictions and thoughts 2010!!!


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Debate rages over Eastgate logistics center…
Debate rages over Eastgate logistics center bound for San Bernardino airport
Critics lament the abundance of warehouses in the area, but local leaders and laborers welcome the project
Steve Alverson, left, Director of ESA-Environmental Science Associates and Mark Gibbs, right, Director of Aviation at SBD International Airport, listen to Andrea Vidaurre with Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ), during a public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
By Brian Whitehead | bwhitehead@scng.com | The Sun
PUBLISHED: August 9, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. | UPDATED: August 9, 2019 at 2:40 p.m.
Dozens of residents from San Bernardino and neighboring communities made it clear Thursday, Aug. 8, they would not support the construction of a massive air cargo logistics center at San Bernardino International Airport without an agreement holding those in charge accountable for reducing or eliminating negative environmental impacts in the surrounding area.
One by one, environmental advocates, concerned neighbors and public figures from San Bernardino, Highland and Redlands urged high-ranking airport officials and project managers to consider the adverse effects of building the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center on a 101-acre lot west of Victoria Avenue and south of Third Street on the former Norton Air Force Base.
The nearly 700,000-square-foot sorting facility would house up to 16 aircraft and provide round-the-clock operations.
Amazon is a rumored tenant.
As they have since the plans were announced in February, community members this week called the project "a very emotional issue." Some who live near the airport shared personal anecdotes of their children and elders having to spend most of their time indoors because of the already poor air quality.
"We know exactly what the negative effects (of the project) will be," said Andrea Vidaurre, a policy analyst for the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, a Jurupa Valley-based advocacy group. "They're going to be tremendous, they're going to be huge, and they're going to clog up different streets in the community and bring dirty and dangerous diesel (emissions) close to the community here."
Without a community benefits agreement, critics of the project said, the Eastgate logistics center would only exacerbate environmental problems.
A man holds a sign concerning the Eastgate project during a public hearing on the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Former Redlands Mayor and C.E.O of Inland Action Carole Beswick, speaks during a public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Jose Ramirez of LIUNA – the Laborers' International Union of North America, speaks during a public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Former Mayor of San Bernardino Pat Morris, speaks during a public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Susan Carl of Highland, voices her concerns during a public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Steve Alverson, Director of ESA-Environmental Science Associates speaks during a public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Nancy Miller of Highland, speaks during a public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
Chairman of the Common Vision Coalition Mario Saucedo, of Redlands, voices his concerns during a public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
A public hearing concerning the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center was held at Norton Regional Event Center in San Bernardino, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The project is destined for San Bernardino International Airport. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)
"We need written promises, a commitment that the project will reduce or eliminate negative effects on the area and protect the communities living on the front line of pollution," San Bernardino school board president Abigail Medina said. "A community benefits agreement is the only way we can guarantee accountability. We live here. We deserve better."
While most of the 60 or so public speakers Thursday evening voiced concern over the quality of jobs such a project would generate, as well as the abundance of warehouses already in the area, members of the Laborers' International Union of North America, or LiUNA, supported the Eastgate logistics center and the windfall of construction jobs its approval would create.
Working close to home, they said, would yield more time with their families and offer them key roles in their community's rise from hardship.
The Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center commits to a sustainable future: Paul Granillo
Bring the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center to San Bernardino
San Bernardino residents raise concerns over massive air cargo logistics center bound for airport
San Bernardino marks 25 years since closing of Norton Air Force Base, eyes future
Massive air cargo logistics center coming to San Bernardino International Airport
Former San Bernardino Mayor Pat Morris said the facility would be master developer Hillwood Enterprises' most important investment in revitalizing the former air force base. Kelly Space CEO/president Mike Gallo, a San Bernardino school board member, said, when completed, the facility would create quality logistics, transportation and aviation jobs.
The Eastgate logistics center would be a "major economic driver for the region," said Carole Beswick, a former mayor of Redlands and CEO of Inland Action, a group promoting economic development throughout the region.
Thursday's public testimony, and any studies associated with matters stemming from it, will be included in the project's Draft Environmental Assessment. Upon completion of the Draft EA, the Federal Aviation Authority will determine whether to approve the project as proposed or request a full Environmental Impact Statement.
There is no timetable for the Draft EA's completion.
The Draft EA and a transcript of Thursday's hearing can be found at sbiaa.org.
Brian Whitehead | Reporter
Brian Whitehead is a reporter for The San Bernardino Sun, covering Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto and San Bernardino. He previously covered prep sports and the cities of Buena Park, Fullerton and La Palma for The Orange County Register. A Grand Terrace native and Riverside Notre Dame alumnus, he earned his journalism degree from Cal State Fullerton in 2010. Since joining The Sun in late 2017, he has reported on development, education, homelessness, marijuana, political strife and the myriad issues facing San Bernardino post-bankruptcy.
bwhitehead@scng.com
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Foton Sauvana — 7-местный полноприводный высокорамный внедорожник китайской компании Beiqi Foton Motor, серийно выпускаемый с 2014 года.

Описание
Sauvana создан на базе пикапа Foton Tunland и продаётся с 2-литровым бензиновым двигателем G01 (201 л. с., 300 Нм или 217 л. с., 320 Нм) являющимся лицензионным двигателем Volkswagen или с дизелем Cummins ISF 2.8 мощностью 163 л. с., крутящим моментом 360 Н*м. По умолчанию, на большинстве рынков моторы стыкуются с 5-ступенчатой механической КПП для слабого бензинового двигателя и турбодизеля или 6-ступенчатой для более мощного бензинового двигателя совместно с заднеприводной трансмиссией, а 6-ступенчатая АКПП ZF6HP и полноприводная трансмиссия TOD (режимы — 2H/Auto/4L, с дифференциалом повышенного трения заднего моста) доступны опционально.

Автомобиль комплектуется подключаемым полным приводом, по умолчанию автомобиль заднеприводный, а при пробуксовке автоматически включается передний мост. Передняя подвеска независимая, пружинная, на двойных поперечных рычагах. Задняя подвеска зависимая, пружинная, с мостом Dana с самоблокирующимся дифференциалом, раздаточная коробка BorgWarner с межосевой муфтой и пониженной передачей (передаточные отношения 2,48:1).

Основными конкурентами внедорожника являются Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, SsangYong Rexton и китайский Haval H9.

Ссылки
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Автомобили Foton

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Act of War: High Treason
Game » consists of 0 releases. Released May 30, 2006
Act of War: High Treason is an expansion pack/sequel to the 2005 real-time strategy game Act of War: Direct Action
Build Queues
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The act of building something. Using resources to build units, buidlings, structures of any kind.
Digital Distribution is the concept of purchasing digital media via the internet and having it sent to the user directly via the internet. No physical representation of this content is given but the content resides on the users hard drive and is legally owned by them.
Digital distribution method for PC games. Direct2Drive is maintained and owned by Gamefly Digital Inc.
A staple in both the real-time and turn-based strategy genres, Fog of War simulates the unknowns of the battlefield by covering areas of the map, to be progressively revealed by the player.
A digital distribution platform that focuses on providing DRM-free computer games, both old and new.
In-Game Map Editor
Map Makers or Editors are built-in tools that allow the average gamer to tweak or fully customize a map of their own, with no mod or programming skills required.
Infinite Resource Spot
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The ability for the player to become unseen, from basic camouflage to fully vanishing from sight.
Removed from Steam
Games that used to be available on Steam, but have since been removed.
Steam is a digital distribution service owned by Valve. Originally created to distribute its own games, Steam has since expanded to become the de facto standard for digital distribution of PC games, and supports community features, downloadable content and achievements. Starting 2010, Steam now offers Mac games; Linux games were added in 2012.
Task Force Talon
One of the three factions in the Act of War RTS franchise
War is a series of organized conflicts carried on by force of arms between two or more nations or groups. Whether it never changes or has already changed is up for debate.
Xfire is a downloadable instant messenger client and Digital Download Store for Windows. It is targeted at gamers and has many features related to gaming.
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If you are switching jobs: "I'm leaving the company" is a phrase that will require plenty of courage. When pronounced at the wrong time or in the wrong way, it can have a very negative impact on your profession. You can find a job give with another company where the pay is higher, but you are still not sure if that work place will undoubtedly be better then your current one. After all, it is not all about the money. Imagine if you afterwards change your brain? After all, this is not an easy decision. Needless to say your boss can forgive you and take you back, but it is not guaranteed.


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Governance, terrorism and the use of aid in Pakistan
There's more that connects drone attacks and the AirBlue crash than the fact both relate to Pakistani airspace. Huma Yusuf writes in the Dawn newspaper that in Pakistan the thread of poor governance runs through terrorism and natural disasters.
As Huma points out, where government fails to provide, extremist groups see plenty of opportunity:
"Few can forget that five years ago, in the wake of the October 2005 earthquake, the government's failure to cope with immediate relief efforts created a vacuum within which the Jamaatud Dawa pulled off its greatest publicity stunt. The extremist organisation had the most efficient response teams on the ground, and boasted the most functional and well-stocked relief camps. Its mobile X-ray machines and operating theatres made international headlines. Through their clever use of mobile technology, the group's volunteers established an unparalleled communications infrastructure that facilitated relief work.
The government and army, meanwhile, fumbled in early relief and reconstruction efforts, as charges of corruption in the distribution of aid and resources were rampant. The consequences of Jamaatud Dawa stepping in where the government should have been exercising its authority are obvious today in the support and influence that the organisation enjoys"
The Jamaatud Dawa to which Huma refers is the new front group for the Lashkar-e-Taiba. Christine Fair and Jacob Shapiro did some polling about a year ago on militant support in Pakistan and came to the conclusion that increased living standards or the provision of aid did not lead people to abandon support for militancy. To me, it sounds like the structure of the polling was a bit off. In 10 years of reporting around the Muslim world, I have seen countless times extremist or fundamentalist groups step in and provide social services where a government seen as incompetent and corrupt has failed. And everytime they have done this, they have increased their level of grassroots support. In Ain el Helwe camp in Sidon, it's Hamas that is seen to look after the interests of the Palestinian refugees, not the bumbling and corrupt Palestinian secular organisations. The same was true in Gaza before Hamas took power there. Since the 1920s, the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has built up a formidable national network through social service provision. The Jordanian chapter of the group has replicated that model in the Hashemite Kingdom and predictably has gained support. So maybe it's not about aid in $ terms persuading people not to support militants, even though that's nice and easy to quantify. Really, its about aid supporting better governance.
In the Muslim political consciousness, Islamic governance equates to social justice and social services provision, which is why the "Islamic state" bandwagon is so tempting a short cut for leaders looking to replace competence with PR. In my view, one of the reasons al-Qaeda has failed to gain widespread popular support is due to the fact that it has failed to demonstrate its commitment and ability when it comes to providing "Islamic" governance. This, coupled to its bloody butcher's bill of Muslim lives and its zealous pursuit of communal warfare makes it fundamentally unattractive to most Muslims. It's only claim to popular support is its "Jihad against the crusaders and their allies". Ultimately, that's not enough.
The earthquake was five years back, Huma has more current examples to take note of:
"The collapse of the legal system - the backbone of efficient governance - in the Swat Valley led to locals supporting the call given by Sufi Mohammad of the Tehrik-i-Nifaz-i-Shariat-i-Mohammadi for Sharia law in the mid-1990s, and again last year. The closure of civil courts in the Malakand division indicated the usurpation of the state's authority by militants and extremist organisations. Indeed, Maulana Fazlullah and Sufi Mohammad were only able to win over (or terrorise) the Swatis because of the government's seriously compromised administrative capacity in the region."
And to the events of the past week:
"Official responses to the past week's events have betrayed equally problematic failings in governance. Much has already been written about the poorly coordinated rescue operation at the Margalla Hills - a situation in which rescue workers are prevented from reaching the site of a disaster by security forces indicates a crippling level of administrative chaos.
Meanwhile, the government's handling of relief and rescue operations for flood victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan has been totally inadequate. As the rains abate, the variety of ways in which the government has again failed its people is becoming obvious: ill-conceived evacuation plans; a shortage of boats and helicopters for rescue missions; sparse provision of food and other relief goods to those stranded or displaced; defunct district-level disaster management authorities.
I haven't heard that militant groups have stepped in to fill the gap but they definitely have the capacity and the motivation.
Another option, as expressed to me by a non-posh friend in Lahore: "If the Americans really care about the well being of Pakistanis why don't they send helicopters or planes with aid? They are just across the border and it's because of them that the army doesn't have the manpower to handle the floods."


Combining Fall's hottest trends in one look is always a good idea. Fringe, boyfriend jeans, plain white tee… check, check, check. I'm always on the hunt for comfortable, yet chic clothing and finding the perfect pair of boyfriend jeans can actually be quite difficult. Actually, finding any pair of well fitting jeans is a mission (sometimes impossible). When I found these "slim boyfriend jeans" at Bluenotes I knew we were meant to be. So that evening I took them home, and I've already worn them one too many times. They do say when you know, you know. I knew.


This year, the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cobourg at the Legion on Orr Street on October 13, 2018.
Twelve county groups were represented at the AGM, a very good showing. There were about 35 delegates and members at the meeting.
This was a significant AGM, as Tom Black, who has been President of the OLA for seven years, officially stepped down at the meeting. There was a presentation to Tom and Marlene Black thanking them for their considerable contribution to the private property rights movement and to the OLA.
Tom Black moves to Past-President.
Since there were no nominations for President, Jeff Bogearts, with the support of the delegates, will act as Interim President. The position will be revisited at the Spring Directors' Meeting.
In the afternoon, there was an excellent presentation by Dr Magda Havas, from Trent University, about the adverse health effects of microwave radiation, including from 5G wireless technology which the federal government is planning to roll out across Canada. Dr Havas was assisted by Sheena Symington who demonstrated the measurement of microwave radiation coming from a baby monitor. You can read more about Dr. Havas and her study of electromagnetic radiation here https://magdahavas.com. You may also be interested in https://eraoflight.com/2018/10/26/britains-first-5g-court-case-and-the-people-won.


You have a good sense of the direction your life should take, and through your personal good fortune, the path to fulfilling your destiny seems to open up for you almost without your bidding. You have tremendous luck when it comes to getting involved with people and situations that will automatically carry you along in the best possible direction for your growth and development. It's as if the Universe is just guiding you gently along.
Your past and the talents and abilities that you've already developed do not hold you back. In fact, you've got a flair for using them to propel your forward motion. The biggest danger for you is to become lulled into a feeling that everything is fine just the way it is, and that you really don't have to work very hard to find your life path and destiny. This type of lazy attitude will prevent you from going as far as you can. You'll do better in the long run if you push yourself a bit further than you think you can go.


This week on the show we recap the Ohio Toy and Comic Show with a bunch of interviews with the likes of Roma Collectibles, the What's on JOE Mind Podcast, Toy Vloggers Cincy Nerd, Josh Pence and Foxxy Faux Real. They also talk with the CEO of Complete Set a great app for toy hunting, collecting and buying. Then it is time to celebrate the cosplayers in attendance! Mary Mercenary and Joe Colton wreak havoc on the show with a hilarious interview and fun with stickers and bootys. Finally, chats with Revenge City Cosplay and Steve Griffin close out the episode. Enjoy!


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Awkwafina makes Golden Globes history as first Asian woman to win best actress in a comedy film
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Awkwafina, the star of the hit indie family drama "The Farewell," became the first woman of Asian descent to win the Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical.
The rapper and actress best known for her comic role in "Crazy Rich Asians" put down the mic and set aside the laughs to play a young woman in a Chinese family that is keeping their matriarch's cancer a secret from her in director Lulu Wang's "The Farewell."
"If anything if I fall upon hard times I can sell this," Awkwafina said as she held the Globe trophy on the stage.
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The win is part of a breakout two-year run for the 31-year-old Awkwafina, real name Nora Lum, who gained prominence for the 2018 films "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Ocean's 8."
She may now see an Academy Award nomination, though best actress winners in the Globes' separate comedy category don't always see Oscar nods.
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10 Lessons From Argosy Group's SIPAward-winning Website Launch
October 20, 2017 by Ronn
There are so many things to like about the launch by Argosy Group—a Simplify Compliance company—last year of their new Regulatory Compliance Watch website. They responded to customer feedback. They told their audience in both a letter and flyer that the new site was on the way. They listed seven challenges that had to be overcome. And then went in-depth on the solutions.
The new website launched Nov. 15, and in the first 6 weeks, monthly trial requests increased by 30%—and that was during a typically slow time. In addition, in the first full month after launch, they brought in 29% more subscription revenue than the average previous months. It's no wonder that Argosy Group—led by Andrew Umhoefer, senior director of marketing and operations—won a 2017 First Place SIPAward for Best New or Relaunched Website.
Here are 10 lessons from Argosy Group's winning website launch:
1. Enhance don't replace. "We knew we couldn't just introduce an umbrella brand name to solve the first challenge [the name 'IA Watch' was confusing to some customers]," wrote Umhoefer. "...Regulatory Compliance Watch had to be its own entity; it had to be an enhancement to the service, not a new product. The new home page allows the customer to conduct a global search across all four compliance sections."
2. Offer customizable options. Nobody wants to be pinholed anymore. Under the old website, there were just two options for subscribing. "The subscriber now has the option to subscribe to only the areas of compliance that their business requires," Umhoefer wrote.
3. Put (some of) your best content forward. Previously, the subscriber or prospect had to take a trial to see any of the content. Argosy made all of the content on each product's homepage and sub-pages visible and updated in real time. Of course, there was much more content they didn't have access to, but it gave visitors an idea of the breadth and quality of their coverage.
4. Make navigation user-friendly and intuitive. "Design was not intuitive for the user to know that there were three other compliance sections besides IA Watch," Unhoefer wrote. So each heading received its own color scheme and visible listing (without dropdowns). On-point compliance topics now clearly appear in addition to navigation buttons. A left rail stays the same through all the divisions, with information on events, webinars, accreditation certificates, a compliance forum and a calendar for exams.
5. Make search easy and more effective. On the old site, the only way to conduct a global search across the site was to go to advanced search. Users can now go to the homepage and start their search in the global search box, click on Advanced Search in the upper right, or conduct a search in any or all of the four products. In addition, "we created a robust 'filtered search' feature," Umhoefer wrote. "Filtered searching allows the user to further refine search results to home in on exactly what they are looking for."
6. Adorn with useful visual elements. Small red locks tell visitors that they cannot access content from certain areas. A relevant photo accompanies each of three lead stories.
7. Get the word out. This is very important. Why go through all the work if you're not going to kvell (talk up) a little. From the letter: "You asked; we listened. So what's new? In addition to all of the benefits that are part of your current IA Watch subscription, you will now benefit from an exciting new enhancement called Regulatory Compliance Watch! It's the same IA Watch you're used to, but so much more..."
8. Provide an FAQ. Argosy lists 19 possible questions which subscribers are just a click away from seeing the answer. At the bottom is contact information.
9. Take pride in all your design. Every piece of Argosy's new site—the web pages, the flyer, the letter, the FAQ—is colorful, orderly and designed with customer-friendly care.
10. Listen to your customers. "Initial customer feedback was great regarding the expansion," Umhoefer wrote. "But shortly after launch the customer feedback on the challenges and limitations of the website and subscription model turned us immediately down the path of creating the new Regulatory Compliance Watch website." Textbook.
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Ronn Levine began his career as a reporter for The Washington Post and has won numerous writing and publications awards since. Most recently, he spent 12 years at the Newspaper Association of America covering a variety of topics before joining SIPA in 2009 and SIIA in 2013 as editorial director…