For those starting out in the music business, there are few more inspirational personal stories than that of MOBO Awards founder Kanya King MBE, who recently recounted her tale of achievement from adversity at Middlesex University's Dare to Dream event.
The youngest girl of nine children, Kanya – which appropriately means 'the youngest one' – grew up in a cramped council flat in Kilburn, north-west London, at a time when the road to success for black women was littered with barriers.
When her Irish mother and Ghanaian father came to the UK racism was a very prominent issue and there were financial difficulties too: Kanya described her childhood days as filled with "uncertainty" over whether the family could afford to keep a roof over their heads.
A foray into property management was followed by gig promotion and King could soon "see the difference I was making to artists lives". The seeds of the MOBO Awards had been sown despite, as she admitted, having no experience of music and doing "everything you shouldn't do starting out".
This lack of experience led to her underestimating the "resistance" she would face from people who said there was no audience for the MOBOs and that the idea would "never work".
A chance meeting with the managing director of London Weekend Television led to an offer from Carlton TV in 1996 to air the first ever event, but the bad news was that she had just six weeks to put on this inaugural show. With an "overwhelming desire to succeed", King remortgaged her house "against her mother's better judgment" in order to raise the finances.
And succeed she did. Lionel Richie accepted the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award at the show and Jazzy B received his first UK award after 10 years in the industry. "He'd been getting so much acclaim from around the world but hadn't been recognised here [in the UK]. I knew I was on the right track after that," King said.
With the likes of gold-medal-winning female boxer Nicola Adams receiving MOBO gongs in recent years, King said "it's fantastic to be able to create a platform for people to inspire others".
"Success in life is about the relentless pursuit of your goals. There are no shortcuts. Listen and learn from others who have been there before you – I'm a great believer in that.
It was a truly inspiring talk from a pioneering figure in music.


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By bendystraw on June 14, 2010
Fourteen months after my father was diagnosed with a brain tumor, he reached the latest milestone on his terrible journey: the point where food and drink were doing more harm than good; the beginning of the very end. There would be no cure, no miracle, and no experimental drug.
It was Sunday, May 23, 2010. The story of how a day with such a sad beginning came to such an inspiring end starts three days prior, when Jeff G, the former music director of Dad's beloved Lititz Moravian Church, stopped by with a hymnal and an idea.
He wanted to play the Moravian Church organ and sing Dad's favorite hymns—a private concert. It's hard to imagine a better gift for a music lover and twenty year choir veteran who can't move, see, or talk but who has not yet lost his hearing.
The next day we got a call from Jeff's wife, Julie the Organizer: the concert was a go for Sunday evening. Oh, and the choir was going to come too. And then others started to call, asking for details. Someone volunteered to make cookies and punch. Someone else offered to swing by and take Dad's recliner to the church. The church sound engineer decided to record everything.
On Sunday night, we buckled Dad into the wheelchair for his last trip.
When he got to the church, seventy five people were waiting: choir members, Moravian friends, Lutheran friends, Catholic friends, former co-workers, and neighbors. Jeff sat down at the organ he hadn't played for a year and began with his favorite Moravian Hymn: Join We All With One Accord. And the choir, overflowing on folding chairs set up next to the alter, sang and cried and sang.
People called out the hymns they wanted Dad to hear, and we sang them. Sang because there was nothing else we could do. Sang to console ourselves and to give Dad one last gift of music.
After we finished with Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord (known in some circles as the Moravian National Anthem), Dad's left foot stopped keeping time, and he gave the choir and his friends a thumbs-up, the only gesture of gratitude and appreciation he could muster. As everyone gathered around to greet him, his thumb rose again and again.
Dad died less than a week later, listening to the recording of his hymn sing, a celebration of friendship, faith, and community.
Join We All With One Accord
Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord
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Pansy Beroth June 15, 2010 at 1:26 pm | Permalink | Reply
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful, thoughtful, caring and meaningful experience.
Faye Gardner June 15, 2010 at 3:27 pm | Permalink | Reply
What a beautiful tribute to your father who had given so many years to the music ministry of the church. I would only add that one of my favorites and one I want the band to play as well as the congregation to sing at my funeral is "Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand".
Sister Lorrie Miller June 16, 2010 at 9:01 am | Permalink | Reply
It's the least we could have done for our Brother Bill… as in my mind…we helped escort him in song into the peaceful arms of his Dear Saviour…and who will forever be sitting in the bass section of our choir…for he now sings with the angels!
Mrs Moon Pappy June 16, 2010 at 8:43 pm | Permalink | Reply
Thanks for such a moving review of what was a truly memorable evening. You are a very special daughter!
Maryann Richmond June 20, 2010 at 9:37 pm | Permalink | Reply
After reading your lovely entry, I am crying again. I was grateful to be a small part of the gift Jeff, the choir and the rest of us gave to your Dad and your Mom. I was so touched by the love that was flowing in many directions that evening. It was for your Dad, but many others felt it and were changed – several people have told me just that since then. As I told you at the service for your Dad, you and your brother gave both of your parents the greatest gift possible. My thoughts remain with all of you!
Bill and Gail July 11, 2010 at 11:05 am | Permalink | Reply
What a beautiful tribute to your father; I'm sorry that we couldn't see him that evening as he received the love of his family, neighbors and congregants. The memorial service was a moving moment as well, and you and Dan will certainly be an important part of the legacy he has left for future generations. You both can be immensely proud of who your dad was and how many people he influenced so positively.
Jo October 9, 2014 at 10:45 am | Permalink | Reply
I am reminded — again — of the beauty of this story, and your courage and spirit, Becky.
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Roger Black on why keeping things simple at 55 and above is the key to fitness
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These days, slow and steady is what wins the race – and he's very happy with that.
After representing Great Britain for 14 years as an athlete, racking up 15 major championship wins including three Olympic medals along the way, Roger Black knows what it takes to push his body to its limits. Running is now so much more than winning medals.
"I do think less is more," says Black, 55. "A little bit every day is far better than getting so pumped up at the gym that you can't walk in the morning. My message is always just do a little bit every day, let your body adjust, build it up – and just pat yourself on the back for
that. It's about the accumulation over time with fitness, sticking with it."
Hampshire-born Black, who competed as an individual 400m runner and in the men's 4x400m relay, retired at the end of the Nineties. The adjustment can be notoriously difficult for pro athletes and sportspeople when the intense regimes and targets they've built their lives around for years suddenly fall away. Black is grateful that for him it "was fine". "The day I retired, the drive and desire to set new physical challenges disappeared. A lot of former professional athletes keep that level up, because they love that adrenalin rush.
I don't have that. I'm not somebody who needs to take on a big physical challenge." Instead, he seized the opportunity to do things
he hadn't been able to while competing, like tennis, skiing and playing lots of football ("I wasn't able to play when I was an athlete
because I just couldn't risk it") as well as TV appearances, motivational speaking and launching his home fitness equipment brand.
Black, who is married to Jules and lives in Guildford, Surrey, did eventually get back into running – but we're talking a half-hour "gentle jog" after dropping his twin sons, now 16, off at school. "Obviously like any parent, it's all based around the kids and work," quips Black, who also has a 21-year-old daughter. Often, he'll jog in the woods near their home: "I don't run on the roads anymore," Black notes, admitting his knees aren't what they used to be.
It might be a far cry from his championship days, but movement is still a key part of his life, while "just getting outside" boosts his mental wellbeing. "I need to get my heart rate up," he says. "If I don't manage to do that for a couple of days, I notice it. When I was an athlete, it was all about trying to run faster, but now it's more mental than physical for me."
That said, he has always been aware that we can't "take our health for granted". At age 11, Black was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition ("I was born with a leaky heart valve"), which meant annual check-ups, always with a question mark over whether he'd be told to stop running. Thankfully in his case, it didn't cause major problems or halt his career – but it has given him a deep appreciation for respecting his body. Black also credits it for helping him adjust to retirement.
"I think a part of that is probably, subconsciously, I've always had my heart condition. It's a weird thing – it was always there and it didn't stop me – but I think when I stopped [competing], a part of me said, 'You just need to respect that now'," he explains. "Exercise
now is as important to me as it was when I was an athlete but for completely different reasons. It's not about winning medals, it's about staying healthy."
This ethos runs through his business, Roger Black Fitness, too. The range, which specialises in exercise bikes, treadmills, rowers and cross trainers, was first sold through Argos from 2006. But last year, Black launched the brand's own online shop and decided to embrace a more hands-on approach, managing it himself. He's relished the opportunity to connect with customers, many of whom are in their 40s, 50s, 60s and above.
"We had an enquiry the other day from an 80-year-old lady – and this is the bit of the business that I love – saying, 'I'm looking at your treadmill but I'm 80 and I'll need to put it away after using it and I don't know if I'm too old to do that'. So I just did a little video and showed her what it takes [to fold and put away the treadmill] and gave her the option to choose whether it was too heavy for her. I love that we can answer those questions directly," Black enthuses.
One of his aims is to help make exercise more accessible – and less intimidating – for all age groups, particularly the more mature end of the market. The industry is constantly evolving with new trends and class formats, but sometimes, isn't there a lot to be said for keeping things simple?
"100 per cent," Black agrees. "I like to use the phrase 'moving' rather than 'fitness'. If we really have to nail down what we're encouraging people to do, it's to move. Whether we're choosing to walk somewhere or get in the car, to take the stairs or get in the lift – it's those little life choices we make.
"And the thing with exercise is, well it's the case for me anyway, it only really works when it's a habit and becomes part of your daily routine. So, we take the kids to school then go for a run. A lot of people buy a folding bike and then while they're watching EastEnders, they'll ride the bike. I think that is one of the big secrets… We're trying to keep it simple and effective."
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Dreams of electronics, imposed passion, enforced infatuation. Who materialises our desires? Who brings yearning from the earth in to bright shiny boxes?
Artist and MSc student Tove Dalenius from the Institute of Creative Technologies creates a space for imagining our electronics' history. She is building a place to consider the origins of the digital artist's tools. Tove has worked with students and artists from Taiwan and China as well as the UK to inform the piece. An improvisational collaboration on the theme, bringing in the work of artist Kieran Walsh, allows the contemplations to resonate.
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"I knew he'd be acquitted; I knew it," declared Eliza McCardle Johnson, told how the Senate had voted in her husband's impeachment trial. Her faith in him had never wavered during those difficult days in 1868, when her courage dictated that all White House social events should continue as usual.
That faith began to develop many years before in east Tennessee, when Andrew Johnson first came to Greeneville, across the mountains from North Carolina, and established a tailor shop. Eliza was almost 16 then and Andrew only 17; and local tradition tells of the day she first saw him. He was driving a blind pony hitched to a small cart, and she said to a girl friend, "There goes my beau!" She married him within a year, on May 17, 1827.
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Quite aside from the tragedy of Lincoln's death, she found little pleasure in her husband's position as President. At the White House, she settled into a second-floor room that became the center of activities for a large family: her two sons, her widowed daughter Mary Stover and her children; her older daughter Martha with her husband, Senator David T. Patterson, and their children. As a schoolgirl Martha had often been the Polks' guest at the mansion; now she took up its social duties. She was a competent, unpretentious, and gracious hostess even during the impeachment crisis.
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Jenelle Evans is "healing" after being hospitalized and getting her tubes tied, multiple sources have confirmed.
A representative for the Teen Mom 2 star said, "She's healing properly and focusing on her business ventures." The insider added that her husband, David Eason "was by her side during the procedure."
The television personality was in the hospital for having polyps on her uterus and cysts on her ovaries. Her left ovary was removed while the right was tied. Sources reported that the polyps were sent to the lab for testing.
David, 30, took to Instagram on Saturday, April 13, to share a photo of his 27-year-old wife, who he married in September 2017, sitting in a wheelchair while holding a surfboard.
He captioned the post,
Got my babe a get well soon gift to encourage her to get back on her feet! It sucks you had to go through this but at least we got some answers and you should be all better in no time! I love you so much!
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A post shared by David Eason (@bigolhonky) on Apr 13, 2019 at 9:33am PDT
He later posted a video on Instagram Stories in which he cooks up pasta with a creamy sauce. Featuring a sad face emoji, he wrote in the caption, "For my babe! She don't feel good."
All these things come shortly after the 16 and Pregnant alum posted a message on Facebook, writing, "And just like that her tubes were tied and she didn't want anymore babies.
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Chinese Capitalism Floods North Korea
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A op-ed of mine which I wrote last week on the subject of Chinese influence and the prospects for reform in North Korea was published yesterday in the Duluth News-Tribune. The piece is linked here [Update: Full text below.]
Pyongyang's broad boulevards are gradually being emptied, as Workers' Party officials filter home to the provinces. The Party Congress – touted as the probable coming-out event for Kim Jong Il's son-successor, indicative of possible change on the peninsula – has reportedly been postponed due to "natural disasters" such as recent floods.
Last month I witnessed frantic efforts in the northern border city of Sinuiju to stitch together defenses against the rising Yalu River. The city was flooded anyway, and tons of crops were destroyed in one of North Korea's few breadbasket provinces. North Korea can still talk credibly about its nuclear deterrent, but the state's inability to handle basic domestic matters like levy construction and grain distribution is now taken for granted. The state is not only sclerotic, it is also tone deaf: even as Sinuiju was drowning in the Yalu's waters, Pyongyang's news boasted of new swimming pools in the capital and showed Kim Jong Il showering his attention upon an opera troupe. Propaganda promised "opening the gates to a prosperous nation" in 2012, but the gates have opened instead upon a storm of rumors about Kim Jong Il's declining health, possible bickering over the successor, and near-certain internal disputes about the degree to which the Stalinist economy can survive the shock of opening up.
The relationship between possible change and the dynastic Kim regime remains curious. Virtually the entirety of Kim Jong Il's adult life has been devoted not to economic matters, but instead to the expansion of a cult of personality in which loyalty to the Kim dynasty – not the Workers' Party or the nation – is held up as the ultimate virtue. Kim's recent trip to northeast China and his snub of Jimmy Carter highlighted this North Korean quirk. Even as Kim Jong Il continues to laud the ancient revolutionary exploits of his father (the regime's founder Kim Il Song), he manages to reveal the primary flaw held by his son, the 27-year-old would-be successor, Kim Jong Un: a manifest lack of experience. Like a newly reincarnated Dalai Lama, Kim Jong Un is a blank slate, and seems set to be directed by old hands. In this case, the eminence grise appears to be his uncle Jang Song Taek, a ruthless bureaucrat who even the normally reserved Chinese media describe as the younger Kim's "supervisor."
While domestic acceptance of a possible Kim Jong Un regency appears unclear, much more open is North Korea's growing embrace of Chinese tutelage and investment. The Chinese Communist Party has been steadfast in its support of North Korean economic liberalization, not merely to avoid a North Korean collapse, but because China can make money in the process. Leaders in Beijing are continually dispatching trade and tourism delegations to the North, dumping tons of industrial waste in North Korea, and helping Chinese firms to snaffle up lucrative contracts in the mining industry. Having surveyed nearly the entirety of the 800+ mile length of the North Korean border with China over the past several years, I can state with confidence that no amount of American prodding is going to move China into the US camp in opposition to North Korea, or bring China to support vigorous sanctions against its neighbor. The Chinese model is gradually winning in North Korea, and a class of North Korean entrepreneurs has developed along the border. Moreover, China's own local needs mean that developing the border region takes priority over punitive steps which might slow North Korea's nuclear development.
The lives of the North Korean people remain difficult beyond imagining, but China's path seems to lay out the most realistic, non-violent, and least costly path that will allow the population to increasingly take its own fate into its hands. Whether or not the model that emerges is Chinese or the leadership remains that of the Kim family, it seems clear that North Korean Party delegates have a great deal of work to do in satisfying the basic needs of a hungry population starved also for change.
Destruction of the Old Customs House in Changbai, Jilin Province, PRC, across the Yalu from Hyesan, DPRK, Whose "Monument to the Pochonbo Battle" Can Be Seen In the Background -- photo by Adam Cathcart
North Korean border region
Sino-North Korean relations
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surin2sayan says:
"Floods" sounds a little bit too strong. But hopefully this will lead to some degree of change in North Korea. Otherwise I think it would be good to be prepared for any outcome of the next development in North Korea, when watching from South Korea.
Gag Halfrunt says:
I came too late to read the article without paying $2.95. 😦
Have you seen Aidan Foster-Carter's "How North Korea was lost – to China"? He speculates that "Beijing is making an offer no one else can match, and which North Korea can't refuse" – security guarantees and massive investment in industry and infrastructure, in return for North Korea adopting a market economy and ending nuclear tests and other provocations like the Cheonan sinking.
adamcathcart says:
Gag, thanks for the visit and the comment. I enjoy'ed Foster-Carter's article greatly, appreciating particularly its historical sweep. What is best about it is how it arrives at China's primacy in North Korean external affairs by a process of default: why isn't Japan in a stronger position of leverage at this moment? Because years of opposition to the DPRK by the LDP wasn't even fixed by Koizumi's 2002 visit. I like this point of view because it emphasizes that China is, in a sense, stepping into a vacuum when it comes to influence in the DPRK, and that in spite of Beijing's flexibility/constancy in dealing with the North, that its current near-unilateral influence was not necessarily a fait accompli…
INGAAS : says:
at home we have a kidney-shaped swimming pool that is well maintained, i love swimming on it all day long "
hydeparkspeakers says:
You provide assertion in the form of "capitalism floods" back it with anecdotes in the form of "believe me I have seen traders", but you provide not a shred of evidence or even a theoretical frame from which your assertions and anecdotes make sense.
Adam Cathcart says:
Thanks for the critique, Hyde Park, the data is rather easy to find, but which particular theoretical frame would you recommend?
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The data on what?
By the theoretical frame I mean the basis of determining if a system is capitalist or not.
For this there are different benchmarks here is one of the most influential. a. Dominant mode of production, or property form b. nature of state power and its relationship to private ownership of the means of production, c. nature of coordination mechanisms. (Kornai 1992) If one uses Marxian theory it places greater emphasis on state power and ownership and control of the 'commanding heights'.
The idea that North Korea meets the capitalist criteria using Kornai's benchmarks is to be frank, absurd. To argue it meets such criteria using Marxian theory requires some sort of Marxism that equates Kim Il Sung or Mao Zedong in the 60s, or Stalin's Russia in 1932 with 'pure Marxism' which would be is a dogmatic caricature of that theoretical tradition as a social scientific method.
In fact China itself fits no simple capitalist model. As the majority of the economy is owned by the state (Huang Yasheng 2008) and (Szamosszegi & Kyle 2011) and the old levers of bureaucratic power still retain dominance in politics, the state and economic coordination. But at least here there is a significant capitalist sector of the economy to base an argument on, but to argue this for North Korea is completely without basis.


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OnePlus Nord N10 5G and OnePlus N100 Officially Revealed
They will be available worldwide
The OnePlus Nord debuted this summer, but the Chinese company phone is only available in India and some countries in Europe. But now two new models have been revealed that will be available worldwide.
OnePlus yesterday unveiled a new pair of Nord line phones for the mid-range segment, the N10 5G and N100 models, devices that according to the company are a new step in offering smart and cheap phones in the market. Both phones are priced below the price of 399 euros of OnePlus Nord and will be sold in Europe, Asia and America.
Display 6.49-inch with 90Hz refresh rate 6.52-inch
SoC Snapdragon 690 Snapdragon 460
Storage 6GB of RAM
128GB of storage (microSD expandable to 512GB) 4GB of RAM
64GB of storage
Charging 4,300mAh
Warp Charge 30T 5,000mAh
64MP main lens
8MP ultra-wide
2MP macro
2MP monochrome
16MP Rear
2MP bokeh
Port(s) USB-C
3.5mm audio jack USB-C
3.5mm audio jack
Software Oxygen OS 10.5 Oxygen OS 10.5
Other Features Rear fingerprint sensor Rear fingerprint sensor
The N10 starts at 349 euros and is powered by a Snapdragon 690 processor while the N100 starts at a199 euros and is powered by a Snapdragon 460 processor. As the name suggests, the N10 5G is a 5G phone in the 6Ghz band only in Europe and has 6GB RAM accompanied by 128GB of memory.
It has a slightly larger screen 6.49-inch FHD than the OnePlus Nord and the same refresh rate of 90Hz. The fingerprint scanner is not under the screen but located on the back of the phone. However, buyers get stereo speakers, something the Nord lacked. The 4,300 mAh battery is charged via 30W technology. The N10 5G has four rear cameras: 64-megapixel, 119-degree ultra-wide, a macro, and a monochrome. Selfies are produced by a 16-megapixel sensor.
The N100 is the cheapest model with a 6.52-inch HD+ display with two stereo speakers. The battery has a massive capacity of 5,000 mAh but can only be charged with 18W. RAM memory is 4GB and a total of 64GB of storage. The main camera is 13-megapixel while accompanied by two other portrait and macro cameras. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back.
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OnePlus continues to make good and cheap smartphones like the 8T
Not the cheapest possible, but $749 for what the OnePlus 8T offers are more than justifiable
If one finds the latest OnePlus smartphones a bit expensive, the company brings the 8th generation T version this time around.
A massive 6.55″ screen which refreshes 120 times per second. Superfast charge Warp Charge 65. The 4,450mAh battery needs to be charged for a full day of use in just 15 minutes and a full charge takes 40 minutes. Four cameras will come to the OnePlus 8T. 48MP main camera with OIS, 16MP with ultra-wide-angle, as well as a macro camera and a monochrome.
The departure of the company's co-founder Carl Pei can be interpreted as a bad omen for the company, but with the new smartphones, TVs and the entire line of products expected it does not look like that at all. He has stated that he is making this departure to dedicate himself more to his family and to pursue some old dreams.
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Meet the OnePlus 8T design before its debut
OnePlus will officially unveil the 8T on October 14th
In a video released yesterday, OnePlus has revealed the full design of the OnePlus 8T ahead of its official debut. The design is very different from its OnePlus 8 predecessor. So the company has decided to move away from the central camera module for a module located in the upper left corner.
It's a surprise because OnePlus has been using the central camera design for several years. At first glance, the OnePlus 8T is very similar to the affordable OnePlus Nord model. The green color inherited from the flagship models of the year will remain. OnePlus will officially introduce the 8T on October 14th.
The phone is confirmed with a 65W fast charger, a new camera sensor, 120Hz flat screen.
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OnePlus Nord Officially Revealed: A slightly more modest version of the OnePlus 8 starting at 399 euros
Nord will be available in blue and gray with 8GB RAM and 128GB space for €399 or 12/256GB for €499
As all well-known manufacturers of high-end smartphones were exploring the opportunity to take advantage of the mid-segment, OnePlus prices were gradually rising. It is true that the company never surpassed the $1,000 price tag, but for those who know its history well, they know how far it stands today from the mission it started with: high-end phones at extremely competitive prices.
OnePlus Nord Specs
Display 6.44-inch AMOLED
2,400 x 1,080 (20:9)
90Hz refresh rate
In-display fingerprint sensor
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.1
Cameras Rear:
48MP main, f/1.75, 0.8µm, OIS, EIS
8MP ultra-wide, f/2.25, 119 degrees
5MP depth, f/2.4
2MP macro, f/2.4
32MP main f/2.45, 0.8µm
8MP ultra-wide f/2.45, 105 degrees
Battery 4,115mAh
Warp Charge 30T (5V/6A)
Software OxygenOS 10.5
Dimensions and weight 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2mm
With the unveiling of the OnePlus Nord model, the company says it is returning to its true mission as it continues its adventure in the high flagship segment. In short, it is not different from the tactics followed by Apple, Google, and Samsung who offer all budget flagships in response to consumer trends.
Back to the origin, the OnePlus Nord was officially unveiled, and if we were to find a general description, this smartphone is simply a slightly more modest version of the OnePlus 8 for a cheaper price starting at of 399 euros.
The product is designed for Europe and for this price the buyer gets a 5G phone with Snapdragon 765G processor. It's not a real flagship and OnePlus knows this quite well because the more powerful Snapdragon 865 processor is reserved for the OnePlus 8 which costs a few hundred dollars more. Sub-6Ghz 5G and Warp Charge 30T fast charge powered by Snapdragon 765G is the only integral change from OnePlus.
In some aspects, sit has been conservative and in others generous. The design is definitely premium, as is the screen, not at all resembling a mid-range phone we are used to. The 6.44-inch 1080p AMOLED display, which this time does not bend sideways, has what every smartphone today is using as a reason to attract new buyers: the 90Hz display. The resolution is 2400×1080 pixels.
On the back are four cameras: 48-megapixel main, 8-megapixel super wide-angle, 2-megapixel macro and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It has the same Sony IMX586 sensor as the OnePlus 8. On the front are two selfie cameras: a 32-megapixel and a super wide-angle 107-degree 8-megapixel. The question is what impact will the less powerful Snapdragon 765G processor has on the camera performance.
In recent years of software development has yielded tremendous results in photographic quality. With this sensor, OnePlus has a long experience since OnePlus 7 and has already refined it in terms of software.
The 90Hz display makes using the phone a stand-alone experience in addition to the bezels which have been reduced as never before.
The 4,115 mAh battery should provide a full day of use and thanks to the 5G integration in the Snapdragon 765G the lifetime impact from the processor will be smaller than that in the OnePlus 8 which has a separate 5G modem. OnePlus Nod weighs 184 grams and is available in blue and black colors, while there is a fingerprint scanner on the screen.
OnePlus Nord Prices and Availability
Nord will go on sale in Europe on August 4 with a base price of 399 euros for the 8GB RAM model and 128GB memory. The model 12GB RAM and 256GB memory will cost 499 euros. At the moment the main focus is on Europe and India.
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The OnePlus Nord will be officially revealed on July 21st
The phone initially will debut in Europe and India
The mid-range phone announced by OnePlus will officially debut at a virtual event on July 21, the company announced. OnePlus said the Nord will be the phone at the most affordable cost compared to existing OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro models. The phone will initially debut in Europe and India.
Although the debut is a few days away, we already have a good idea of the shape that the OnePlus Nord will have. In addition to confirming the name, OnePlus also revealed that the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 765 5G and costs less than $500.
When an image of a prototype appeared in a recent OnePlus video, a dual selfie camera system with a "hole-punch" cutout was spotted. While the back has a vertical camera panel. According to unofficial information, the phone has a 6.55-inch OLED screen with 90Hz frequency, 6GB RAM, 128GB memory, 4,300 mAh battery, and 30W charging.
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OnePlus to return in the mid-range world with this new smartphone
On July 2, the company will hold an event for its TVs, and this is where the announcement is expected to take place
Just as big names fall, so do young people. OnePlus is definitely one of the most inspiring stories in the smartphone world and the next news shows that the trend continues to be on the rise. A mid-budget smartphone will be introduced under the name OnePlus Z in the Indian market, at least according to Android Police.
Technical details speak for a 6.55-inch 90Hz OLED display, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of memory. 48MP and 16MP ultra-wide camera as well as Snapdragon 765.
The price of 24,990 rupees ($330) will position it much cheaper than the standard OnePlus 8 which with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of memory sells for $699. And on the other hand, OnePlus' latest smartphones have gone beyond the initial ambition, reflected in higher prices.
On July 2, the company will hold an event for its TVs, and this is where the announcement of the OnePlus Z is believed to be made. This special moment which brings us back to the feeling of OnePlus 1 delights us immensely as it shows once again the presence of a champion in the market.
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OnePlus 8 Pro: The phone that Samsung feared the most
OnePlus' latest flagship lineup is an alarm for Samsung thanks to its sleek design, 120Hz display, 5G, better cameras, and even wireless charging
Starting at €799, the OnePlus 8 Pro is more expensive than the €649 OnePlus 7 Pro and the €699 7T Pro. With the latest smartphone, OnePlus distanced itself from the motto of the "flagship killer" company by competing more directly with Samsung and Apple products without the massive price advantage.
8 Pro simplifies the design of last year's models. The "pop-up" selfie camera has been removed, replaced by a traditional "hole-punch" camera. The 6.78-inch QHD+ elite screen is the star of the show and covers almost the entire front of the device.
This year the refresh rate has been increased from 90Hz to 120Hz while staying in line with the Galaxy S20. The difference between 60Hz and 120Hz screens is something that is easily noticed when browsing lists, content, and other animations that are smoother at 120Hz.
The screen can be used on either FHD+ or QHD+ at 120Hz, unlike Samsung where 120Hz is limited to FHD+ only.
The rear of the glass is not only an aesthetic element but paves the way for wireless charging technology. The smartphone weighs 199 grams and is 74.4mm wide and 7g lighter than the previous model. It is significantly more comfortable to hold in the hands compared to the Galaxy S20 Ultra and 2.7mm longer than the 7T Pro. The OnePlus 8T Pro is the first OnePlus smartphone with IP68 certification of water resistance.
Screen: 6.78-inch 120Hz QHD AMOLED (513ppi)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM: 8 or 12GB RAM
Memory: 128 or 256GB UFS 3.0
Operating System: Oxygen OS 10.5 based on Android 10
Camera: Rear 48-megapixel main, 48-megapixel and super wide, 8-megapixel telephoto, 5-megapixel color filter; 16-megapixel front
Connectivity: 5G, two SIM cards, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1 and GPS Water resistance: IP68
Dimensions: 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm
Speed and battery lifespan
The 8 Pro has the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with 8 or 12GB of RAM as the OnePlus 8. This means unquestionable performance with 5G technology. The 8 Pro also has the battery life of the OnePlus 8 with 32 hours between charging cycles. Three hours used in 4G, in Wi-Fi with FHD+ 120Hz screen, 50 minutes video, 7 hours Spotify with Bluetooth headset, and about 20 photos. This is what you can do in a day with the OnePlus 8 Pro battery.
The 5G's performance was similar to the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, while when two SIM cards are used, the smartphone is limited to only 4G. The Warp Charge 30T is so fast that it charges the 50% battery in 28 minutes and the full charge in 77 minutes. The novelty for this year is the optimized charge which saves the battery by delaying the charge to 100% at night till the moment you pick up the smartphone in your hands.
New is also wireless charging, including the Qi standard and Warp Charge 30 Wireless technology. 9 Pro can also charge other devices with Qi wireless technology. The OnePlus 8 battery withstands 800 charge cycles up to 80% capacity.
Oxygen OS 10.5
OnePlus 8 Pro comes with Android 10.5 Oxygen OS 10.5 operating system based on Android 10. This operating system is among the best if not the best based on Android with balanced functionality, aesthetics, and speed like no other.
OnePlus offers a 3-year update since debut, including two years of Android version updates and another year of security updates. Samsung offers 4 years of support for the Galaxy S series and Apple 5 years for the iPhone. So OnePlus has work to do in this regard.
The OnePlus 8 Pro has four rear cameras where it combines: a 48-megapixel main camera with Sony's new sensor, an ultra-wide 48-megapixel camera with last year's Sony sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto camera, and a camera 5-megapixel colors filters.
The 48-megapixel main camera is excellent producing some of the best photos, details and exposure from a smartphone. Auto-HDR mode accurately manages high-contrast scenes, while the light performance at least differentiates it from the 7T Pro and 8 without the need for "Night Scape" mode at all. Normally the smartphone captures 12-megapixel photos combining four pixels in a single.
The 48-megapixel ultra-wide sensor is one of the best modules also in this camera segment producing quality images in good light. Problems with this sensor start in low light environments where it often produces image noise. Night Scape helps you in such scenes.
The 8-megapixel telephoto camera is good too but suffers in low light environments. There is a hybrid zoom (optical and digital) 3x and a digital magnification only 30x. In bright light, you can capture detailed objects even with 24x magnification.
Finally, the 5-megapixel photochrom filter is more advertising than usable. There are endless software that do the best job combined with the main camera.
The side slider easily passes between Silent, Vibrate and Ring modes
Stereo speakers are excellent
The smartphone comes with a plastic screen protector from the box
Excellent call quality
OnePlus sandstone cases are better if you want your smartphone not to slip
The OnePlus 8 Pro starts at 799 euros for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of memory and goes to 899 euros for 12GB of RAM and 256GB of memory.
OnePlus 8 starts at 599 euros, OnePlus 7T Pro at 699 euros, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra at 1,199 euros and Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max at 1,149 euros.
8 Pro shows that OnePlus is no longer the number 2 hidden under the shadow of the big ones. Rather it brings technology capable of rivaling industry leaders.
Fantastic display, stylish design, wireless charging, and water resistance. The software is best on Android, battery life is high and the experience with Android interface beats clearly Samsung and Google.
The Chinese firm has managed to address the weak point, the camera, and maintain the strong point of the software, the speed and longevity of the battery. It is no longer the cheapest smartphone, but the cheapest and best option among the best.
Fantastic screen
Quality camera
Slider of notifications
Fast fingerprint scanner
Fast wireless and wired charging
Excellent software
Two SIM cards
No 3.5mm headphone port
Only three years of software updates
5G disabled when two SIM cards are used
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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Officially Revealed: Price, Specs and other Details
Starting $699
OnePlus yesterday held its official launch event for the new models of its phones, OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The specs of these new phone models have been published in advance online, so there were no surprises in terms of the innovations that these models will bring.
We are already used to OnePlus and the fact that every year they releases one of the most interesting Android series on the market. The presentation during the first years was to offer as many elite options at the lowest possible prices. But it seems that OnePlus is no longer shy and openly is showing its ambitions.
OnePlus 8 & OnePlus 8 Pro Specs
The OnePlus 8 is a more upgraded version of last year's 7T while the 8 Pro is the bet where the company hopes more without sparing anything at last. OnePlus 8 comes with Snapdragon 865, up to 12 GB RAM, 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display limited at 90Hz refresh rate that has HDR support, 4300 mAh battery and Android-based OxygenOS. Both the standard and the Pro model this time comes with 5G connectivity support.
As for the design, it has a curved glass screen and an "punch-hole" notch that we are already used seeing in may devices. Is also offered in a new color by the company, the Interstellar Glow, and you still get Onyx Black and Glacial Green from the company.
As related to the camera department, it packs three cameras on the back, 48MP main sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP sensor. At the front is included a 16 MP "punch-hole" selfie camera.
Included in the box, of course is an Warp Charge 30T for 30W wired fast charging, that has becoming a necessity these days but unfortunately it lacks of wireless charging technology and has not an IP68 rating unlike the Pro model.
The premium flagship, OnePlus 8 Pro in addition to the above brings a beauty called Fluid AMOLED 6.78-inch 120Hz QHD+ display, runs on the high-end Snapdragon 865 processor, more interesting camera, larger battery and finally wireless charging this time 30Wat. The more expensive version comes with 12 GB of LPDRR5 RAM, just like the S20, and up to 256GB UFS3.0 of internal memory.
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As for the camera department it carries an quad-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, 3X telephoto camera, and a color filter sensor. There's a hybrid stabilization system that uses OIS and EIS and three microphones for high-quality audio. At the front, like the OnePlus 8, its the same 16 MP "hole-punch" located at the left corner of the display.
OnePlus 8 Pro packs a 4,510 mAh battery, which is 10% bigger than the battery capacity of OnePlus 7T Pro, supports 30W Warp Charge 30T wired charging and 30W Warp Charge 30 Wireless charging with reverse charging support. The phone will ship with Android 10 out of the box and will be available in Ultramarine Blue, Onyx Black, and Glacial Green color options.
As for the connectivity, both phones support dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-FI 6, NFC, and USB-C connectivity. Unfortunately there's no 3.5mm headphone jack on either phone, and you won't be able to expand storage with an SD card. OnePlus 8 is IP68 water and dust resistance rating and this is another advantage of the Pro model.
OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Prices and Availability
The OnePlus 8 starts at $699 for 8GB/128GB going up to 12GB/256GB for $799. The OnlePlu 8 Pro starts at $899 for the first configuration and goes up to $999 for the second.
The sales starts on April 29th via OnePlus and this time even via Amazon.
OnePlus 8 & OnePlus 8 Pro Full Specs
CPU Snapdragon 865 SoC Snapdragon 865 SoC
RAM 8/12GB LPDDR4X 8/12GB LPDDR5
OS OxygenOS based on Android 10 OxygenOS based on Android 10
Display 6.55" 2400x1080 pixel 90Hz Fluid AMOLED 20:9 screen with 402ppi pixel density
Gorilla Glass, and HDR10+ 6.78" 3168x1440 pixel 120Hz Fluid AMOLED 19.8:9 screen with 513ppi pixel density,
Gorilla Glass, HDR10+, Adaptive Display and MEMC
Rear Camera 48MP Sony IMX586 (F/1.75, OIS, EIS) +
16MP ultrawide (F/2.2, 116-degree FOV),
2MP macro (F/2.4, 1.75μm pixel size) with PDAF and dual-LED flash 48MP Sony IMX689 (F/1.78, 1.12μm pixel size, OIS, EIS) +
48MP Sony IMX586 ultrawide (F/2.2, 120-degree FOV) +
8MP telephoto (F/2.4, 3x optical, OIS) +
5MP color filter (F/2.4) with PDAF, Laser AF, and dual-LED flash
Front Camera 16MP Sony IMX471 (F/2.0, fixed focus, EIS) 16MP Sony IMX471 (F/2.4, fixed focus, EIS)
Video Recording Main Camera: 4K UHD 30/60 FPS,
1080p 30/60 FPS,
720p 480 FPS
Slow-Mo, 1080p 240 FPS Slow-Mo;
Front Camera: 1080p 30 FPS Main Camera: 4K UHD 30/60 FPS, 1080p 30/60 FPS, 720p 480 FPS Slow-Mo, 1080p 240 FPS Slow-Mo;
Front Camera: 1080p 30 FPS
Internal Storage 128/256GB UFS 3.0 128/256GB UFS 3.0
Connectivity 5G, Bluetooth 5.1 (with aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC), NFC, Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz and 5GHz), USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 1 5G, Bluetooth 5.1 (with aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC), NFC, Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz and 5GHz), USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 1
SIM Dual Nano Dual Nano
Other features In-display Fingerprint Scanner, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos In-display Fingerprint Scanner, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, IP68
Battery 4,300 mAh with 30W Warp Charge 30T support 4,510 mAh with 30W Warpe Charge 30T,
30W Wireless Charging, and 3W Reverse Wireless Charging support
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OnePlus revealed an disappearing camera phone, inspired by the McLaren sports car
OnePlus Concept One: How do the rear cameras disappear?
At CES 2020, OnePlus unveiled the Concept One phone with an disappearing camera, inspired by the McLaren 720S Spider sports car.
The front is identical to the OnePlus 7 Pro, while the built-in features, which is still in the concept phase, are expected to have the same. However, the rear is much more special, as the split makes it look like a McLaren roof top.
Activating the camera, pulls one camera out of the top of the phone, while in the middle flashes three more.
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The capabilities of these cameras allow them to shoot even in low light environments. Built-in also has some filters, which stop light in the environment with powerful light, for a much sharper image. While, their activation is reduced from 45 seconds to 0.7 seconds, which is the same as activating a regular phone camera.
The one-of-a-kind OnePlus Concept One phone still remains a concept and it is not known when it will be produced.
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OnePlus 7T: If you are looking for excellence but without spending too much this is the phone to buy
OnePlus is undoubtedly the king of the highest-value smartphones for their cost, and the company is already back with another hit: the OnePlus 7T.
This phone takes many of the features that users have loved so much in the OnePlus 7 Pro and puts it at an affordable device even more powerful than the phone itself. But deepening what the OnePlus 7T is all about is crucial to clearing the confusing line of OnePlus products.
Technically the OnePlus 7T is the successor to the OnePlus 7 and not the OnePlus 7 Pro.
Everything you need to know about upcoming OnePlus 8 phones
OnePlus Concept One will be presented during CES 2020
OnePlus 7T Design and Display
OnePlus 7T shares multiple design notes with the previous generation of OnePlus but with some major changes. The shape is tall. It resembles an extended version of OnePlus with the 6.55-inch screen compared to the 6.41-inch OnePlus 7.
The screen has a smaller "notch" than the OnePlus 7. The biggest difference with the previous generation is the camera's circular panel on the back of the phone. The screen is gorgeous but not without flaws. It's only 1080p, which means it has lower resolution than the OnePlus 7 Pro. We would have liked to see the 1440p screen.
However, like the OnePlus 7 Pro, the OnePlus 7T has a 90Hz frequency display providing a smoother graphics experience. Animations and movements are smoother than on 60Hz screens. The screen also has an extremely high brightness of up to 1,000 nits. And foremost is the AMOLED display with solid, clear colors and deep levels of black.
6.55-inch 1080p AMOLED (90Hz) Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor
8GB of RAM 128 and 256GB of memory
Three 48 + 12 + 16-megapixel rear cameras
16-megapixel front camera
OnePlus 7T Performance
Perhaps more important than the look of the phone is performance. OnePlus 7T has the upgraded version of the Snapdragon 855 flagship processor used on other Android phones such as Galaxy S10, Snapdragon 855+.
This processor is accompanied by 8GB of RAM. Thanks to the 90Hz display you'll get an even more brilliant experience. Games like the Asphalt 9, which are known for their high graphics intensity, make this phone shine and work without a hitch.
Like other OnePlus phones, the OnePlus 7T also has a gaming mode that blocks notifications and keeps the screen bright and fast.
Battery life can go all day but no more because of the hollow processor and 90Hz display. But thanks to 30W fast charging, the phone is charged at 70% for 30 minutes. However, the OnePlus 7 has no wireless charging.
Software and Camera
OnePlus 7T is the first OnePlus phone to debut with Android 10. Overall Oxygen OS, the customized version of Android for OnePlus phones, has all the latest Android features.
It's clean and easy to use and the interface is clean of foreign applications. With the OnePlus 7T the camera quality has reached another level. It's not the level of the Google Pixel 3 or iPhone 11 Pro, but thanks to its three-lens setup, it easily captures crisp, natural photos. It can even capture quality photos in low light conditions thanks to the "Night Scape" mode.
But if you want the best camera experience, go for the Google Pixel 4 or iPhone 11 Pro.
OnePlus 7T is a great phone. Performs at a high level, has a higher quality camera and technology for fast battery charging. The 90Hz display further enhances the experience, especially for gamers.
But it will lack some high-end features like wireless charging and high-resolution display. But is OnePlus the best option? In fact, the OnePlus 7 Pro is better in many ways because it has a higher resolution screen, better camera and no frame display. If you can afford the cost of the OnePlus 7 Pro you'd better pay $70 more.
OnePlus 7T Pros:
90Hz Screen
Budged phone
OnePlus 7T Cons:
Battery life below expectations
1080p Screen
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After introducing some useful skills on last article - How to Beat FIFA 16 with Useful Skills: Section Two, let MmoGah continue to share fifa 16 guides for defending that help you to improve your defensive level. Defending and Attacking are important parts in FIFA 16, which attract all players. Do you know how to defend the opponents? What are the skills you have to master?
After introducing the Section one of how to beat FIFA 16 with useful skills, let MmoGah continue to share the following FIFA 16 skills which help you win more rewards and coins. No 1 Make use of Sliding Tackle It is hard to control sliding tackle, but if you choose the suitable time, you will snag the ball from your opponents easily, or you will receive a red card.


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Q: Has Eternal's Phastos given the Starks some of his technopathy ideas for Iron Man's hand gesture interface? In the Eternals movie, we see Phastos performing hand gestures to actual technology-creation. While this is not the same hand gesture technology-creation of Tony Stark, since Stark relies on a machine, and Phastos relies on matter manipulation, they are quite similar.

Do we have any hints that Phastos has provided the Starks with alien technology, or perhaps just ideas?

A: It seems very unlikely that Phastos would've directly assisted Tony with the development of holographic tech, or any other tech, since Phastos was said to have given up on humanity after the US military nuked Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

SERSI: Please, Druig. You can't stay here anymore. These Deviants are trying to keep us from killing their own kind. They have a conscience now. That makes them more dangerous.
DRUIG: No, Sersi. That makes them us. Eternals and Deviants. Arishem's children. But you are asking me to take control of a mind of a Celestial. I do not have that kind of power.
SERSI: We'll need Phastos.
DRUIG: Well, good luck. He gave up on humans a long time ago.
(Flashback to Hiroshima in August 1945, shortly after the city was nuked.)
PHASTOS: I did this. If my technology hadn't helped them advance... Druig was right. Our mission was a mistake. These people... they're not worth saving.
AJAK: Oh, Phastos.
PHASTOS: They're not worth saving.
Eternals (2021) - transcript

When we catch up to Phastos in 2023, he seems to have regained some faith in humanity based on his interactions with his husband and son, but he's apparently focused on tending to their needs, rather than helping the human race in general advance its tech.

PHASTOS: So, after all these years, even you fell for Ajak's lies.
IKARIS: No need to rub it in.
PHASTOS: Mm. It all makes sense why she wouldn't let us interfere with human conflicts. Conflicts lead to war, and war actually leads to advancement in lifesaving technology and medicine. So our mission was never to make a peaceful or harmonious world, but to increase the population at all costs. Just farming humans as food for the Celestials, right?
IKARIS: That's bleak.
PHASTOS: Well, so is telling your husband and your child that they could be dead within a few days.
IKARIS: Thought you'd given up on humans.
PHASTOS: I got lucky. Okay? I have a family now. They give me faith again. And I see the good in humanity in them every single day. So, look, I cannot help you. I am never leaving them.
SERSI: Phastos...
PHASTOS: I'm sorry, Sersi. It was wrong for me to use my powers without thinking about the consequences in the first place. So, now, I choose to use my hands to fix my child's bicycle, okay?
Eternals (2021) - transcript

It is more plausible that Phastos could've worked with Howard Stark at some point, especially in the development of the first atomic bomb. Howard was certainly involved with that.
However, he was never shown to use holographic projections in any of his appearances, and while it's possible that he could've developed such technology off-screen -- and that Phastos could've assisted him with that -- it certainly hasn't been actively hinted at in any of the movies.
With the exception of Thanos, the Eternals were never referenced in any MCU film prior to Eternals (2021), and the present-day portions of the film were set after the deaths of both Howard and Tony, neither of whom appeared (or were referenced) in any of the flashbacks.

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The stone, a primordial element and its various processes, become the subject of this new creative project.
Starting point is the revival of the complex simplicity of a Nordic lake stone.
A stone distinguished by a mixture of grains of various sizes, where the random variation of graininess and the change of the various tone nuances - given the different point of its extraction - are its fundamental peculiarities.
To enhance these natural features we immersed ourselves in a study of analysis and deepening of the workings of the stone and the possible colors, aiming at a research mainly focused on architectural design.
This is the reason why, together with the natural one, a rippled and scratched surface, in three colors: White, Gray and Fango.


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UK CD pressing. A special EP/Mini Album only available for a limited time, featuring new artwork with a special EP Booklet. 8 tracks of new material including 5 brand new songs, a special guest appearance from Jay Z on the new version of Lost+, plus a vocal version of the now-classic Life in Technicolor ii and alternative mix of Lovers in Japan. Tracks, Life In Technicolor II... (展开全部) UK CD pressing. A special EP/Mini Album only available for a limited time, featuring new artwork with a special EP Booklet. 8 tracks of new material including 5 brand new songs, a special guest appearance from Jay Z on the new version of Lost+, plus a vocal version of the now-classic Life in Technicolor ii and alternative mix of Lovers in Japan. Tracks, Life In Technicolor II, Postcards From Far Away, Glass Of Water, Rainy Day, Prospekt's March/Poppyfields, Lost+, Lovers In Japan (Osaka Sun Mix), Now My Feet and Won't Touch The Ground. EMI. 2008.
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What a great episode of SD! I was feeling off Tuesday night and missed part of the show, so I went back and watched the whole thing today. This is exactly what the Road To WrestleMania should be! So much greatness on the mic and in the ring. They made me excited for more than just Becky Lynch in the main event at WrestleMania. They made me excited for more thank Kofi Kingston. This episode of SD made me excited about wrestling in a way I feel has been missing in me for quite a while now.
Miz is one of the best talkers in the WWE today and probably lists in the top twenty-five talkers ever in the top of the industry (WWE, WCW, ECW). That man wasn't given a chance from the start and persevered to get to the top of the food chain. I will admit that he beat Cena at WrestleMania for the strap too early in his career, that being said, he's well past due another WWE Championship or Universal Championship run. When they dropped his feud with Bryan before actually finishing it, I was annoyed. I was further annoyed when Miz became a face and got into this thing with Shane. I adore Shane but think Miz should be working a match higher on the card for WrestleMania. All that being said, this feud has brought about some of Miz's best segments on the mic. He's really stepped up that much more in his segments with Shane, culminating in this segment that was amazing. Some superstars need to have another person to work off while on the mic, but Miz doesn't need anyone else. He is great with someone else but doesn't need another person, and this segment proved that. Hopefully Miz will get into a feud with Kofi later in the spring, leading to them facing off at SummerSlam for the strap. Or, if Miz were to go to Raw, he would be great working against Rollins for the Universal Championship.
I honestly don't know what Billie Kay is doing in the WWE. She's so graceless and ungainly in the ring. She moves awkwardly between each move. There's no flow to her ring work, nothing in it that makes sense. It's almost painful watching her try to play that she's a wrestler. I know she and Peyton have been friends forever, the way Edge and Christian have been from a young age, but Billie Kay isn't a wrestler the way Peyton, Edge, and Christian are. Peyton isn't wonderful in the ring, but she's leaps and bounds above her partner and is being held back by her. The thought that Billie Kay is most likely going to be in a match at WrestleMania with the likes of Sasha, Bayley, Nattie, Beth, Nia, Tamina, and her own partner Peyton about makes me ill. Even if you were to tape her mouth shut, she's not a WWE superstar by any stretch of the imagination.
Speaking of great talkers! KO is another on the roster who could read the phone book and make it interesting. As I typed that I realized what an antiquated phrase that really is. Anyway, it felt as though this episode was really talking heavy at this point after Miz, then the women talking before their short match. Anyway, as always, KO was fantastic on the mic and really set up Charlotte and Becky who destroyed each other. It was great to see, and I cannot wait for what they do next. I'm still not thrilled that Charlotte is in the middle of this, but it is what it is.
AJ is so much better scripted than he ever was on the mic in TNA. If I can figure out how Twitch works I hope to see some vintage AJ Styles from TNA to be reminded of how far he's come from those early days when he was thrown to the fans with barely an idea of what he was supposed to say. Then there's AJ facing Orton at WrestleMania. Which is a travesty for AJ because he deserves better. Only if he totally destroys Orton will I be at all happy with his WrestleMania match.
By this time I was feeling like nothing was ever going to happen but talking on this episode of SD Live. Bryan, as always, was great here. Calling Kofi all the names that Bryan himself was called not that long ago was fantastic. I honestly thought there was no way Bryan could be a heel after the years of fans behind him and the love he got for so many years. Yet here he is, the most over heel on the roster. He's downright fantastic.
I knew the gauntlet was coming; I was just so overwhelmed by the great mic work that it took me a bit for it to really click that the first hour was mostly talking. So that the second hour could be dedicated to Kofi and how far he's come recently after too many years of wallowing all because Orton got cranky and pulled his weight around backstage.
Kofi versus Shane was solid. Kofi versus Cesaro was really a great match, and I hope we get to see them work one on one again soon with plenty of time to let them really work the ring.
I wasn't sure how Rowan would be handled as we all knew Kofi had to win this match. That he was disqualified was perfect, but that left a huge question mark over Joe's head. I knew Kofi had to go over Joe somehow, and I think they did it in a way that worked quite well. Joe had that scary look in his eyes after he lost, and then he held Kofi close, cradling him in his favorite hold, giving Kofi a chance to have a brief nap before having to face Orton.
We were all waiting for Orton. We all really love it when Kofi faces off with Orton these days. Now, I honestly don't care how Orton feels going under Kofi these days, but myself and I think almost everyone who writes for and reads WR, thinks that Orton losing to Kofi is fantastic to watch. Kofi coming full circle taking out that arrogant jackass makes me smile more each time it happens.
Then there's McMahon. We love to hate the man, and he did exactly what he would have done to Austin, he threw another swerve and another screwing at Kofi. After all, Kofi had been through already, there was no way he could defeat Bryan, but there will be more to this story, and I love that. We know we will get Bryan versus Kofi at WrestleMania, but they're not making it easy, and in this process making the fans that much more invested in Kofi and his WrestleMania match. This is what they did with Bryan, and it worked so perfectly, as it's working for Kofi. Two more episodes of SD before WrestleMania, which gives McMahon that much more time to screw with the fans before giving us this match we all are itching to see.
This show felt very talk-heavy for the first hour, wrestle heavy the second hour, and balanced perfectly. This was a great Road To WrestleMania episode of SmackDown, and hope the next two weeks are as good, if not better. Finally, it feels like WrestleMania season!


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Legendary Eleven gives a new face to arcade-style home console football gaming. It's an alternative to the more realistic football games. With a full roster of 36 national teams spread across 5 different cups the game holds a promise for many an hour of gaming and replay value, but does it hold up?
While being an arcade-style game with simplistic controls and a very direct gameplay, it boasts some statistics worthy of mentioning. First, there is the star rating of the individual teams, based on such features as speed, defense, attack, and stamina. After choosing a team and going into the customization of the team line-up, one can compare the statistics of each player in the team, which won't vary all that much though. Swapping a player out with someone from the bench is straightforward, as is changing the overall formation.
Any match, being it single player, or local multiplayer is a quick setup, with very little lost time. The timer is ruthless, even while being in scoring position, once the timer reaches halftime, or the full 90 minutes shows up the ref blows his whistle; no extra time is allotted here. With tight and responsive controls matches against the CPU feel balanced enough depending on the opposing team. While defending can be something of a skill to master in many a football game or something which can be utterly frustrating, Legendary Eleven features a very straightforward, direct way of defending which makes it much more forgiving and fun. Choose between a standing or a sliding tackle with the risk of being fouled and get that ball up the pitch quickly. It's good to see that the time-out penalty after a failed attempt balances the ease of defending. The referee is merciful and waves on most of the time, though the occasional yellow and red card will be handed out – a particular situation in which a certain sticker can help out. Once up the pitch scoring is one of the easiest things in this game and one shouldn't be surprised to count 5 goals or more per match; choose a corner, hold down the a-button long enough and release to see your shot fly past the goalie. Not able to dribble and pass your way into the penalty area? Try a long-range shot and surprise the goalkeeper as defenders will stand nailed to the ground aghast.
The audio of the game feels a bit lackluster, even though it is an arcade style game. The announcer, apart from the recurring lyrically ecstatic goal!, sounds quite flat and feels isolated in an otherwise relatively quiet setting, which cannot be mended by the grunting of players, the whistle of the referee and the life-threatening sliding tackles. The video quality is at par with what can be expected from an arcade style game, though the colors come out really nice with a retro glance and weather effects that change the look of the field. Since the first patch was released I have not experienced any visual glitches, or game-breaking elements during my play-through. The replay feature is pretty standard with some control to change it up. The caricature-like players look great, with their retro mustaches, hairdos, massive side-burns and overtly short shorts that fit right in place. With no option to change the color of the players' clothing it can become a bit tough distinguishing them as they zip across each other unfortunately.
Legendary Eleven had the promise to become an addictive and competitive arcade-style football game, and ever since the first patch was rolled-out, has absolutely delivered on this promise as I find myself picking it up every now and then to play a few matches whenever I can. It is a lot of fun to play alone or in local multiplayer setting. The quick-and-dirty match setup works really well and the overall style of the game shows the passion that went into making it. For any of you longing for an alternative to FIFA, or for those out there just wanting to play some football that doesn't take itself too serious, this is the game for you.
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Pros and Cons of Living in Vernon, British Columbia
Written by Bell R Webster in British Columbia,Living In Canada,Provinces
You might be looking to move to the quiet countryside in British Columbia. If so, do not beat yourself with it. Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, is a perfect choice for having a life in a more natural atmosphere. Vernon prides itself on being the nexus of activities in North Okanagan.
It has a population of about 42,000. The area is situated in Okanagan Valley and is surrounded by three fresh-water lakes: Okanagan, Kalamalka, and Swan. The city gets its name after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia, who helped develop Coldstream Ranch in the nearby Coldstream town.
In a survey conducted in 2005, Vernon was ranked the top six most desirable communities to relax after retirement. This fact comes as no surprise as the median age of a local is 48 years old.
If you want to know more about this beautiful valley-city and the life it has to offer, the following is a list of advantages, disadvantages, and some of this historic city's features.
Pros and Cons of Vernon
Features of Vernon
The list of both advantages and disadvantages of living in Vernon are plenty, but here is a list of some of them, listed as follows:
Pros of Vernon
Great weather
Amazing outdoor activities
Affordable food
Low crime rates
Friendly neighborhoods
Good business economy
A highly active geek community
Cons of Vernon
Warm and humid summers
Rise in homelessness
Higher rents
Fewer pet-friendly rentals
Lack of industry and job opportunities
No major shopping centers
Not much nightlife
Lack of community events
Based on these pros and cons, here is a further bite-down analysis of its features of Vernon.
Vernon has a hot-humid climate. With summer temperatures reaching up to 28°, the days can get pretty warm. The winters are quite mellow in comparison with the rest of Canada.
The temperatures rarely dip below the freezing points during winters. Despite that, Vernon still gets 0.1 inches of snowfall for some years. The winter months usually last from November till March.
Vernon's natural beauty lies in its pristine lakes and mountain views. All three lakes provide great camping opportunities.
Local builders have made small communities such as Turtle Mountain and Adventure Bay that amplify spectacular scenic views by providing a luxurious living closer to the wilderness.
The transportation in the city of Vernon gets monitored by Vernon Regional Transit, which manages all local and out-of-town buses. eBUs buses also take commuters from Downtown Vernon to nearby locales.
The city connects to Kelowna, Armstrong, Enderby, and Lumby via a web of three provincial highways: Highway 97 (Vernon-Kelowna north-south route), Hughway97A (Vernon-Armstrong and Enderby, north-south route), and Highway 6 (Vernon-Lumby, east-west route).
In addition to that, there is a regional airport that is used by private aircraft. There is a Kelowna International Airport located 40 kilometers south on Highway 97.
The airport houses passenger and cargo lift to various local and international cities around the world.
Vernon has a sizeable minority population of about 6.2%, and the aboriginals make up 7.2%, while the other 86.8% are white residents.
The largest ethnic groups include South Asians, Chinese, Filipino, and Japanese. Other than English and French, which is spoken by most of the population, some city dwellers also claim that German, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian, and Dutch are their mother tongues.
Vernon offers a wide range of areas where you can find a nice place to settle down. There are some great neighborhoods in the Greater Vernon Region so we will focus on communities in the city and the suburbs of Vernon. Following are some of these neighborhoods and their qualities that stand out:
East Hill
East Hill is an old neighborhood that was one of the city's earliest settlements back in the day. You can see the architecture of antique designs in the 1900s homes.
This neighborhood is a walking distance of Downtown Vernon, and it contains several parks. Ravines and hills also surround the area.
Harwood is a suburban neighborhood located north of the city and contains many of its famous shopping areas. There is a race track close by and Village Green Center Mall that attracts shoppers from all over the city.
Mission Hill
This neighborhood includes townhouses, apartments, and large houses with splendid lake views. Mission Hill's location gives it a panoramic view of the city center, which looks fantastic at night. The are many single and multi-family homes in the community. Some of them are affordable and comfy.
South Vernon
South Vernon is a small sub-area of Vernon, not far from Downtown Vernon. This area is popular with small families because elementary and secondary schools are within walking distances. South Vernon has a great variety of houses: townhouses, fourplexes, duplexes, and apartments.
This area is a midrange family-friendly neighborhood with its new and old townhouses, duplexes, and single-family homes.
The local amenities include Davison Orchards, Planet Bee, Buy-Low Foods, and the Longhorn Pub are some of the local businesses that the people love to support. One advantage of this neighborhood is that the regional airport is only minutes away from Westmount.
Schools, Colleges and Universities
The city region has fourteen elementary schools and five high schools. One of the most popular high school known as Vernon Secondary School (VSS) is in the suburban East Hill.
There are some independent Christian schools, which have both elementary/secondary and high school campuses. Vernon has Okanagan College, a community college that grants full degrees, summer courses, and annual courses on various study topics.
There are many other smaller and notable community and specialty colleges in the Great Vernon area.
Moving to a smaller city can dock your chances to find many excellent jobs, unlike the large cities. However, this does not mean that the city economy is on a decline.
An average worker in Vernon gets $66,658 (CA) yearly, which comes out to be $32 (CA) hourly. The city's most popular jobs include accountant, registered nurse, human resources manager, web developer, and mechanical engineer.
Besides, there are fewer industries in the whole region, further declining new and better-paying job openings. A significant portion of the lack of employment chances is that the city has a greater percentage of retired seniors.
Sports and Outdoor Activities
The sports activities go on all year round, including golfing, hiking, skating and ice hockey, etc. Because the Vancouver residents and Calgary residents often visit the city for their weekend getaways, the locals have come up with various sports and recreation activities that go all year round to attract them. Golfing is a popular pastime for both elderly tourists and residents alike.
The famous Predator Ridge Resort golf resort situated in Vernon is famous nation-wide for being ranked as the top 25 golf courses in Canada.
You can ski in two popular skiing resorts during winters, i.e., Silver Star Mountain Resort and Sovereign Lake Nordic Club.
These skiing areas are world-famous for being the world cup hosts in 1991. Silver Star resort also happens to be the largest ski resort in North America.
The city has a celebrated junior ice hockey team known as the Vernon Vipers and a Vernon Tigers Junior B Lacrosse Club team. Both teams have won their league titles multiple times in a row. The lacrosse team even won two provincial silver medals.
Every year, Vernon hosts the Vernon Winter Carnival. It is North America's second-largest winter carnival, and It consists of winter sports matches of games such as ice hockey, skiing, skating, and family-friendly events.
Since the region experiences all four seasons, there is a summer festival with pleasant and warm summers to celebrate it. It happens on the main street every year. There is a music festival called the Komasket Music Festival that happens every August.
The Vernon and District Performing Arts Center situated in the city focuses on arts and theatre. It gives the local talent a fair chance to prove their mantle. The center also holds some touring musical acts and community events all year round.
Other notable attractions include the Towne Cinema – a 1930s architectural marvel – the Vernon Community Arts Center on Polson Park near the Downtown Vernon, and a Creative Chaos Fair that houses legendary art pieces of various mediums.
The display of public art forms includes heritage murals, sculptures, and mosaics that pay homage to the founders of the city's art centers, instructors, and famous personalities.
Safe Atmosphere
The crime in the city is non-existent. Children can safely come and go to the schools without the parents worrying about their safety says a lot about the community.
Life in Vernon, B.C, is full of opportunities to lead a peaceful life and get closer to nature. The neighborhoods are nice, friendly, and safe, despite the impossible housing costs and provincial taxes on lands and rentals.
The city does not have a bustling nightlife, but it can offer a wide variety if you enjoy outdoor activities and sports. I suggest that you do your proper research about the city, its neighborhoods, and the amenities offered before deciding to move to Vernon.
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Spacious two bedroom/two bath condo with breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay from your 32-13 glass enclosed/screened lanai. Plus there is a 37x6 vista balcony to capture the sun. Large living room with two seating areas and a picture window also with bay views. Formal dining room, Eat-in kitchen, large master suite with dressing room, walk-in closet and bath. Second bedroom also has private bath and walk-in closet. Located in Wild Oak Bay community within the IMG Country Club area. 18 hole regulation golf course and grill room and dining room overlooking Sarasota Bay - all open to the public. About 8 miles to the beach, close to shopping and about 20 minutes to Sarasota.
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A place to put the world on hold, the quiet comfort of Mills Creek Apartments. While located in an area of vitality and growth, Mills Creek offers sanctuary from the frantic world outside. Just off the beaten path but convenient to everything, we are only 30 minutes from Charlotte and moments to shopping, dining and entertainment. We offer multiple floor plans to accommodate your needs. Stop looking, start living! Come home to Mills Creek today.