In my last blog post I mentioned the "know-it-all nerd" and how he ruined my hackathon experience. I got a little heated reminiscing about the hackathon so I figured I would write a blog post about the archetype. You probably know the type of person I am talking about. He or she is always correcting everyone, whether it is the pronunciation of Nicaragua or the "proper" definition of a monad. He or she is uncompromising and always has to win every argument. It doesn't matter if this person is correct, they need to appear correct and better than others.
I am not sure why people act like this. I guess it is some sort of superiority complex. Maybe it is because they weren't good at sports as a child and decide that life should be competitive. Maybe their dying father said "always be right no matter what." Who knows.
If this sounds like you, please stop acting like a know-it-all. There is a funny Simpsons quote where homer tells Lisa "I'm really glad you corrected me, Lisa. People are always really glad when they're corrected." Make it a new years resolution to stop alienating yourself from your friends and co-workers. Someone (me) might smack you if you don't stop. And if you must must must correct people, at least be CORRECT YOURSELF.
Hackathons are these competitions where a group or individual builds some application in a short timeframe. I suppose it is a marathon of "hacking." There are typically two kinds of hackathons, public or internal to companies. While there is something special and exhilarating about staying up all night and building a functioning application to present, more often than not it is completely not worth it. Let me share some examples from my life to help you decide if you should participate in one.
I participated in the hackathon with a friend and some other guy. I was building the iOS app, my friend was doing design work, and the third guy (I will call him 'J') was making the landing page and doing some backend work. There were a lot of problems with the team, but the biggest problem was with 'J'. He was supposed to parse some public dataset into a SQLLite database to load into the app. SQLLite doesn't have a date type, so I asked him to parse out the time pieces so I can sort and filter better. His "know-it-all-nerd" friend told him not to do it because he figured I could do some transformations on the date or something idiotic. I had told him this wasn't performant, but he seemed to not care. I was doing the majority of the work for the project, and then I had to also take on another teammate's work. Thanks know-it-all-nerd guy.
In another hackathon, I was again building an iOS app. I admit I wasn't the greatest teammate, but we had a working demo by the end. To my surprise a lot of teams didn't have working demos and just had powerpoint presentations. In the end, a lot of teams that won awards were merely powerpoint presentations without any working code. It seems the 'hack' part of the 'hackathon' was a suggestion.
There was a hackathon at my company that my buddy participated in. The promise was that the winning team of the hackathon would get time and resources to get their project into production. My friend's team won but unsurprisingly the project was never prioritized and never made it to production. I've actually heard this happen at a lot of companies. Though to be honest, sometimes the projects do make it out into production. It can be hit or miss.
Hopefully these anecdotes can help you make a better decision on whether or not to join a hackathon. In the end it is your time and sleep so do as you please.
Recently a friend of mine challenged a bunch of us to the 365 day challenge. For those of you unaware, this is a challenge started by Zuckerberg (good ole zucky) to run 365 miles in a year. The goal is to get people more active and to live a healthier lifestyle. But this specific challenge irks me. I truly do not think it is for everyone and I think it can do some harm.
Pushing yourself too hard leads to bad form – You fall behind on your schedule so you push yourself harder. Bad form leads to injuries.
I don't get a runners high – Maybe 1 / 20 times AFTER running i feel energized.
I hate running – I currently run 1-3 miles 1-3 times a week and I hate almost every minute of it. If I were to run 365 miles at 6.5 mph, that's roughly 56 hours of running. Why would I want to spend 56 hours of my year miserable?
Running so much takes away from other exercises – After I run I am pretty exhausted. I cannot lift as much, play a sport like boxing, or do circuit training.
Strength training is important – Muscle has countless benefits from burning more calories (than fat) to making it easier to move something heavy in your home. Only running ignores most of your body.
This challenge just seems like setting yourself up for failure. I know some of my points are specific to myself, but they apply to many people. I think a better challenge would be to exercise 365 times. Run, walk, lift, play soccer, whatever it is as long as it is a unit of exercise (probably minimum of 30 minutes). This way you can align your exercises with the body goals you have. Also, allowing different exercises can make the challenge easier for out of shape people to commit to. A person walking and lifting weights 365 times in a year is better than someone running a 10 times and giving up.
1. Circle Jerk. Sorry for the crude term, I acquired it from my friend Francis. Basically, this is when people try to get each other off. It's when the person giving feedback just blindly approves and pumps the other person up. We all need a good pump up every now and then, but we don't want a "yes man".
The two men at the coffee shop were discussing some silly app idea regarding coffee that had me questioning the premise. But his friend was all in, pumping the entrepreneur up, creating silly scenarios to validate the idea, etc… The man said "that's awesome" about ten times. It's awesome that the entrepreneur was trying to do something on his own, but the idea was definitely not awesome.
2. Fixer. On the other end of the spectrum, this person feels compelled to give some sort of constructive feedback. He or she is trying to be helpful, but the feedback is not often not quality feedback. Often, it is a very personal opinion that will have almost no affect on the adoption of your product or the satisfaction of the users.
3. Your Aunt. This is a person that isn't part of your user base. He or she doesn't get what you are doing and will probably suggest something totally arbitrary. If someone that is not in your target user base doesn't want the product, that is not a big deal.
1. Ignoring Quality Feedback. Sometimes we will say "what does he know" or "she doesn't know what she is talking about, she is just one person". But if that person is smart, experienced, and part of your target user base then you shouldn't shrug off feedback so easily.
2. Taking all Feedback To Heart. Every user is special and will have one or two things that only apply to them. Don't drive yourself crazy trying to make everyone 100% happy. Time is precious and you also don't want to cloud your product.
I am probably preaching to the choir here, but thought I'd state some observations.
Product prioritization is very complicated. There are many variables that need to be taken into account to figure out what to build and in what order. Unfortunately, it seems that cost isn't taken into account often enough. Perhaps at most the superficial cost is considered, but cost can be a deep and complicated concept.
Hardware cost – An increase in load might require more hardware to handle more requests. Implementing an open source system like ElasticSearch, Hadoop, Redis, etc.. requires extra hardware to run on its own. "Big Data" processes tend to require a lot of hardware. Complicated algorithms can take a lot of CPU time and might require more hardware.
Opportunity cost – Your engineering resources can be building other things. While this seems obvious, at a larger company an engineer can be working on almost ANYTHING on ANY team. Product owners tend to only prioritize within their team, but a resource could be used on another team to build something else.
Technical debt – Almost anything that is built (especially in a rush) will have some technical debt around it. As time goes on, the debt gets worse and everything gets harder to build on and maintain.
Pager pain – You rushed a system out the door. It works, but it is held together with scotch tape. That system breaks every other night at 3 am and causes pager alerts. Clients don't notice, but the engineering team sure does.
Engineer sadness – Building annoying features can add up on engineers. You keep dumping on them, they will leave.
While the "bottom line" cost is fairly direct and measurable, the "blood and sweat" cost will cause engineering quality to go down over time and lead to engineers leaving. This indirect cost in the long run can be more expensive than the direct cost. Please think about these costs the next time you are doing product prioritization!
I find it funny how people confuse the concepts of "compromising" and "yielding" . When you google the word compromise, the definition that comes back is "an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions." A lot of times in a work setting if there is a dispute or disagreement where there is no clear correct answer, management folks will tell the parties to compromise. But often people will call the settlement a compromise when in fact it is nothing of the sort. Here is an example of a compromise and a yielding.
The product feature gets prioritized this sprint but next sprint double the amount of time is allocated towards refactoring pushing off other product features.
Time was allocated to build user libraries for an app. An engineer wants to build the first library in python since most clients use python. An internal team would like the engineer to build the first client in Java because they use java.
The java library is built to gain favor with the internal team.
Do you see the difference? There is nothing wrong with settling an argument with yielding. Sometimes someone has to make an executive decision, there is political pressure, or there is just a best choice. However, I see no good reason to call it a compromise. I guess saying something is a compromise makes the party yielding feel better about themselves. But to me that misuse of the term is just insulting a person's intelligence. Transparency and honesty will make people feel better than trying to play a mind trick with them.
I remember when I first started out as a software engineer in 2006 I had to "earn my stripes." I did as I was told, learned from my elders, and tried to make suggestions here and there. If my ideas weren't good I was told why and would either go back to the drawing board or move on.
Something has changed with the paradigm of management and engineers. It seems management is afraid to offend or bother engineers. Nobody wants to say "no" to an engineer anymore.
Why are we afraid to stand up? I guess engineering talent is at such a premium that we don't want to lose engineers. But guess what? A bad seed will make other engineers leave. Not only that, the bad seed will probably leave at some point anyway and someone will be left with the mess.
Be logical. Sometimes you will agree, sometimes you will disagree. Sometimes your opinion will be swayed by a good argument. But don't be afraid to say no. You're running a team, organization, or company and not a hippy commune.


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The Faculty's annual Summer School is one of the world's best-known astrological events, attracting students from many countries to the beautiful city of Oxford to enjoy the weekend and five-day courses. The programme caters for a range of levels, from relative beginners through to students and practitioners at advanced or professional level. With our world-class team of experienced guest tutors providing an exciting and dynamic programme of study, Summer School offers you a chance to work in depth with astrology, developing knowledge of new subjects and techniques, and deepening your understanding of existing ones.
The Faculty will do its very best to make you feel welcome and at home. Our conference team ensures the smooth running of the School, leaving you free to sit back and enjoy astrology, the community atmosphere and the beauty of Exeter College.
Exeter College was founded in 1314 and stands in the heart of Oxford near to the Bodleian Library. The oldest part of the college dates to 1432, with other buildings added in the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Gothic chapel with its magnificent stained glass and a stunning Jacobean dining hall. There are peaceful gardens ideal for quiet contemplation and the main quadrangle is one of the most beautiful in Oxford.
Many famous people studied here, including J.R.R.Tolkien and the pre-Raphaelite artists William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, some of whose original work is on display in the college. For anyone interested in magical children's literature, Philip Pullman, author of the trilogy 'His Dark Materials', was also an undergraduate here, basing his fictitious Jordan College on Exeter.
View a virtual tour of Exeter College.
The City of Dreaming Spires is one of the most prestigious educational centres in the world with a tradition of learning dating back to the 12th century. A breath-taking city, it displays many periods of English history in its streets, buildings, University colleges and chapels. Your stay here will immerse you in Oxford's unique atmosphere of learning, history and discovery, where cutting edge research and ancient traditions coexist harmoniously.
There will be time on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons for you to explore the city. Oxford is well served by transport with a mainline railway station and excellent coach services, including direct links from central London, as well as Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted Airports.
Both standard and en-suite accommodation is available. Delegates in standard rooms share a bathroom, with a maximum of four rooms to each bathroom. En-suite accommodation is either single occupancy or twin-set.
Cohen Quad is a 10-minute walk from Exeter College.
Exeter is an undergraduate college and the accommodation is therefore simple but comfortable. If you do not wish to stay at Exeter College, the recently built sister site, Cohen Quad, offers modern single en-suite accommodation.
There is a generous choice of hot and cold options at breakfast and lunch, and dinner is a served two-course meal. Alternatively, a half-board option is available for delegates who prefer to make their own arrangements either for lunch or dinner. Please note that for delegates staying at the Cohen Quad site, all meals including breakfast are taken at Exeter College Dining Hall, Turl Street.
Tea and coffee are served in the morning and afternoon breaks. As well, tea and coffee-making facilities are provided in your own room, whether you are staying at Exeter College or at the Cohen Quad.
Oxford, Exeter College and Cohen Quad Street Map
Prices for full and half-board, both standard and en-suite, are available on the booking pages of this website. The listed prices include all tuition, tea and coffee, evening lecture sessions and, for Five Day courses, IF THE DINNER OPTION IS CHOSEN, the Thursday evening Gala Dinner.
Non-Residential & Day Delegates
Non-residential and day delegates are also very welcome; this means you can attend the Summer School whilst arranging your own accommodation or by travelling from your home and that you may even attend for one or two days only – please contact the Summer School Registrar, Lindsay Gladstone on summerschool@astrology.org.uk for details.
The Faculty of Astrological Studies is an organization that contracts with Exeter College, Oxford for the use of facilities, but which has no formal connection with the University of Oxford.

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5G is key to UK digital development
Despite some disappointing 4G connections, the government is planning a 5G internet future as the launch pad for the UK's digital economy
Martin Barrow
It may seem like a cruel joke to millions of people frustrated by poor connection to the internet on their 4G mobile phones. But the government has already embarked on the journey to 5G, promising to place the UK at the vanguard of technologies that will transform our lives.
Chancellor Philip Hammond has committed an initial £740 million to the development of the next generation of mobile technology, and Huawei and Megafon expect to have a pilot network in place by 2018, in time for the FIFA World Cup in Russia. These are exciting times, it seems.
Heard it all before? Perhaps. But 5G really does have the capability to deliver a step change of ultrafast, reliable mobile connectivity able to support society's ever larger data requirements and the widest range of new applications. From connected and autonomous vehicles to the internet of things (IoT), the next generation of mobile technology has the potential to be transformative across a number of sectors, including health, transport and education.
The facts about 5G
5G promises so much more than shiny new mobile phones able to download video clips in microseconds without buffering. It will become the spine of the UK's digital infrastructure, connecting the country to emerging technologies that will be critical to economic growth.
It will facilitate a wide range of new services to diverse sectors, such as smart cities, e-health, energy management, cloud computing, augmented and virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, online gaming, and enhanced mobile broadband. It will also be an underpinning technology for IoT, connecting intelligent devices, such as gas and electricity smart meters.
Ultra-reliable and low-latency communication made possible by 5G will be needed for the control of machinery in highly automated factories and for management of mission-critical assets, such as in the utilities industry.
5G will be even more central to the development of the technology that will be the backbone of manufacturing and services in the future
There is no launch date for 5G, either in the UK or internationally. As it stands, analysts expect the global rollout of 5G to begin in earnest in 2020, although the bulk of subscribers are likely to be in Asia in the early stages, rather than Europe. Work on the development of 5G technology has been taking place in South Korea since 2008. The UK may not see significant take-up of 5G until the middle of the next decade.
5G will not be a single network akin to the 3G and 4G deployments in the UK. Instead, we are likely to see the convergence of existing mobile generations and fixed networks, and introduction of evolved versions of 4G, before 5G technologies emerge.
Connectivity challenges
By a twist of fate, the emergence of 5G coincides with the process of Britain's departure from the European Union. New trade relationships will test the competitiveness of the UK economy like never before, and the adoption of the latest digital technologies across manufacturing and services industries will be crucial if we are to be successful outside the EU.
Opportunities afforded by 5G are exciting indeed. Yet the scale of the challenge is daunting, if the UK is to avoid the mistakes that dogged the development of earlier mobile technologies. To put this into context, Britain is 54th in the world for 4G, behind countries such as Peru, Jordan and Albania, with typical users only able to access 4G 53 per cent of the time because of the digital deserts that persist, even within our city centres.
The UK was significantly later than other countries in making 4G spectrum available and operators are still in the process of deploying 4G networks. Gaps in current 4G networks mean that around 20 per cent of urban premises and almost 80 per cent of rural locations are in a not-spot for 4G coverage.
Despite these problems, 4G has delivered applications that were unthinkable a decade ago. 5G will be even more central to the development of the technology that will be the backbone of manufacturing and services in the future. Realising these benefits will require the deployment of tens of thousands of new small cell mobile base stations connected to fibre optic cables, which will necessitate investment, co-ordination and removal of a number of regulatory barriers.
A report by the National Infrastructure Commission late last year urged the government to put digital infrastructure at the heart of its industrial strategy, ensuring that the UK can take full advantage of technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, and the needs of new industries, to improve productivity and develop the businesses of the future.
It called for a standalone government department with responsibility for digital infrastructure to address the current fragmentation of interests. Its core role would be to identify the public projects that contain a significant element of digital infrastructure, and establish and maintain a plan which sets out how they can help deliver the government's overarching digital strategy.
The department would also ensure that when upgrading existing or delivering new infrastructure, the long-term capacity needs of telecoms networks are considered and met. This could include installing more fibre and additional infrastructure to make sure networks are future-proof.
Roads and rail provide an opportunity to embed 5G technologies in UK infrastructure, according to the Commission. Given the importance of road transport, the impact that technology can have on the sector in the future has the potential to be transformative.
Significant investment has driven progress in the development of connected and autonomous vehicles, including government support for research and development, but ensuring the necessary underpinning digital infrastructure is in place will be critical if the UK is to take advantage of this technology. It must also address the connectivity needs of passengers, removing the blackspots that blight much of the motorway network.
5G also offers the potential for high-speed connectivity on the rail network through a new trackside infrastructure to replace the existing mobile networks of towers set some distance from railway lines.
The UK has been languishing in the digital slow lane for too long and the arrival of a new generation of digital technology via 5G gives an opportunity to repurpose our infrastructure, at a critical time for the UK economy. The next generation of mobile connectivity will need to deliver the right type of networks, in the right places, for the services that people and business need. This means 5G networks cannot be thought of in isolation, but must be considered as part of a wider ecosystem of mobile connectivity.


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'The Conners' Star Maya Lynne Robinson Exiting Show, Here's How She'll Be Written Off
By Stephen Andrew - September 6, 2019 02:51 pm EDT
It's been announced that The Conners star Maya Lynne Robinson is exiting the show ahead of Season 2, and we now know how she'll be written off. According to TV Line, Conners showrunner Bruce Helford spoke about Robinson's absence, saying that it will be explained that "Geena has been redeployed to Afghanistan." He went on to share that this will add to the show's story line as "DJ will be back to being a single dad, and needing his family's help in raising Mary." Robinson is leaving The Conners due starring in another new series, CBS' freshman sitcom, The Unicorn.
Helford confirmed that Conners producers have no intention of recasting the role, as they have already recast it once, when Robinson took over for Mindy Project alum Xosha Roquemore.
He went on to say that they hope to have her back for a cameo at some point, depending on scheduling, so the character is not being down away with entirely.
Can't wait to see this little game continue on to Season 2! #TheConners pic.twitter.com/ZPBJZ9njlc
— The Conners (@TheConnersABC) September 5, 2019
While fans will not likely be seeing Robinson this season, they can rest assured that the rest of the main cast will be appearing in the show. In fact, Sara Gilbert made some big changes to her professional life just so she would have more time for The Conners.
Earlier this year, Gilbert announced that she was stepping down from The Talk, so that she could focus more on her personal life and other projects, including The Conners.
Kick back and do something you love, with the people you love today. #LaborDay #TheConners pic.twitter.com/arjdv3IxeC
"This is something that I have been struggling with for a while, and going back and forth, but I've decided that it's time for me to leave the show at the end of this season," she said in her exit announcement. "I obviously love it here, and like I said, this was extremely difficult."
"Last season, I did The Conners and was also producing and [hosted] here," Gilbert continued. "I loved it and felt totally empowered, but also, if I'm being honest about it, my life was slightly out of balance. I wasn't able to spend as much time with my three kids as I'd like, or time for myself."
"As I've continued on, I'm starting to develop more things to produce, and I'm having opportunities to act," she went on to say. "I don't know how I'm going to do it all. I'm looking at the next six months and thinking, 'There's not time.'"
"It's difficult because this is a place that I love and a place that I'm extremely happy. I love the hosts, I love the crew, I love our staff, I'm so grateful to the audience for letting me in your homes every day. It's been such an honor," she concluded her statement
The Conners Season 2 begins on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Canada's diverse geography is brilliantly displayed in this exceptional map of the Great White North. This map appeared in the November 1985 issue with an article entitled "Kluane" Canada's Icy Wilderness" and a supplemental map featuring Canada's vacationlands.
Canada's diverse geography is brilliantly displayed in this exceptional map of the Great White North. This map appeared in the November 1985 issue with an article entitled "Kluane" Canada's Icy Wilderness" and a supplemental map featuring Canada's vacationlands. Vibrantly colored and demonstrating National Geographic's excellent cartography, this map is perfect for framing.


As a parent, you do so much to keep your children happy, healthy, and safe. You make sure that they eat a nutritious diet and that they get enough sleep at night. You dress them warmly when it's cold and take care of them when they're sick. But did you know that keeping your little one's teeth and gums healthy is as easy as scheduling two dental visits each year? Dr. Ronald E. Richardson is your Melbourne pediatric dentist with more than 25 years of experience serving the families of his community. With an all-encompassing range of children's dentistry services available, our practice offers everything your son or daughter needs to enjoy optimal oral health and wellness.
Has it been more than six months since the last time your child visited the dentist for a routine exam and checkup? If so, there's never been a better time to call our office and schedule an appointment with Dr. Richardson and our caring, experienced staff. We look forward to becoming your primary source for pediatric dentistry in Melbourne, FL and the surrounding areas. Our family-friendly dental practice warmly welcomes patients from nearby communities in Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Suntree, and beyond.


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The culture that is England
The English
For the last 156 years the Britannia Coconut Dancers have blackened their faces and donned skirts for their annual dance through the Lancashire town of Bacup to ward off evil spirits in a tradition recalling the area's mining history.
The Nutters' dance traditionally takes place on Easter Saturday over a 12-hour period, taking in various pubs and locations in Bacup.
There is one part that does not ring true though:
After taking legal advice, the group refused to pay and vowed to proceed with the event with or without the co-operation of the local authorities.
Following a month-long stand-off, the authorities have now backed down.
Bureaucrats? Backing down? Has the revolution already happened and no one told me about it?
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GeoffH March 1, 2013 at 8:58 am
But surely somebody will complain that by 'blacking up' they are racist?
John Davis March 1, 2013 at 11:17 am
Well I wouldn't argue with a bloody great bunch of hairy, booted morris men. They usually have sticks as well…
Rob March 1, 2013 at 11:53 am
Why the fuck to the police belive they have to police a Morris Dance?
Surreptitious Evil March 1, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Road closures? I normally end up with 3 policemen sorting the roads for our Remembrance Parade. And the local Inspector marching and laying a wreath.
Permission needs to be applied for a month in advance and the police get to comment (which, in my case, is usually, "Same as last year?). As do other members of the community.
It all depends on how many people are going to attend. And how much of an obstacle to the usual course of business you are going to be. Traditional, community or otherwise.
john b March 1, 2013 at 2:49 pm
Indeed. This sort of thing is basically "there is a new idiot on a committee who thinks things need to be done by the book". So instead of signing off all of the things, the others reluctantly let the newbie raise them.
Surreptitious Evil March 1, 2013 at 3:14 pm
And the police seem to have put the cat amongst the committee by withdrawing support for the road closures (according to the report which we will acknowledge might be up to the usual standard of British journalism.) Which means that the parade stewards will need to be appropriately trained in order to manage the traffic.
I wonder what training they make the guys with the twirly "stop / go" signs at roadworks go through? Although a moving parade is a more difficult thing to manage. Especially as it is moving from pub to pub.
Mr Potarto March 1, 2013 at 6:50 pm
"Council officials asked the troupe to pay
Grr.
It is not worth retyping.
Paul March 2, 2013 at 12:53 am
We've had a similar state of affairs in my own East Lancashire town. Basically, every year there is a race around the town, and young men dress in silly costumes in freezing weather. The police threatened to close it down but, eventually, they simply gave in and didn't ban the entire event but told the organisers that, basically, they're on their own.


Let's argue about millennial and boomer spending habits!
How about I set up your next dinner table argument for you? You'll thank me later.
Bank of America just came out with research on our spending habits based on its customers' data. How does it stack up against our preconceived notions of millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers?
Let's argue and find out!
Based on this chart, you could slam millennials for spending more money on going out to eat than any other generation. We put 23% of our total spending into going out.
Our penny-pinching boomer parents, bless their hearts, spend 14% of their budgets on restaurants. It's that damn avocado toast that's keeping millennials poor, clearly!
But millennials can come right back and say baby boomers spend much more money on furniture. It's just a couch, mom!
Gen X, no one cares about you, so you can just eat in silence.
Let us know how dinner with your parents goes tonight.


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Sabre extends technology deal with Hilton Worldwide
Sabre, a technology provider to the travel and tourism industry, has renewed its technology agreement with hospitality giant Hilton Worldwide to market and sell its inventory in the Sabre global distribution system (GDS).
The Sabre travel marketplace unites buyers and sellers of travel with access to approximately 400 airlines, 125,000 hotel properties, 200 tour operators, 50 rail carriers, 27 car rental outlets and 16 cruise lines.
The Sabre GDS enables companies to search, price, book and pay for travel services.
Commenting on the deal, Hilton Worldwide vice president for distribution channel management Paula Christy said, "Sabre provides tremendous value to Hilton Worldwide with its expansive global reach and access to millions of travellers."
Hilton Worldwide has 4,112 hotels, resorts and timeshare properties in 92 countries and territories.
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This article is about the Atlas/Marvel comic book series. For the Loki episode, see Journey into Mystery (Loki).
Journey into Mystery is an American comic book series initially published by Atlas Comics, then by its successor, Marvel Comics. Initially a horror comics anthology, it changed to giant-monster and science fiction stories in the late 1950s. Beginning with issue #83 (cover dated Aug. 1962), it ran the superhero feature "The Mighty Thor", created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and artist Jack Kirby, and inspired by the mythological Norse thunder god. The series, which was renamed for its superhero star with issue #126 (March 1966), has been revived three times: in the 1970s as a horror anthology, and in the 1990s and 2010s with characters from Marvel's Thor mythos. The title was also used in 2019 for a limited series as part of the "War of the Realms" storyline.
The first issue of Journey into Mystery (June 1952)
Cover art by Russ Heath and Stan Goldberg
Atlas, Marvel
Horror, Superhero
(vol. 1)
June 1952 – February 1966
October 1972 – October 1975
(Thor vol. 1 cont.)
November 1996 – June 1998
(vol. 1 cont.)
June 2011 – October 2013
No. of issues
(vol. 1): 125
(vol. 2): 19
(Thor vol. 1 cont.): 20
(vol. 1 cont.): 35
Main character(s)
Thor (#83-125)
Loki (#622-645)
Sif (#646-655)
Larry Lieber
Ron Goulart
Steve Skeates
George Alec Effinger
Gardner Fox
Kevin Frost
Tom DeFalco
Kathryn Immonen
Penciller(s)
Ralph Reese
Sam Kweskin
Win Mortimer
P. Craig Russell
Doug Braithwaite
Richard Elson
Carmine Di Giandomenico
Valerio Schiti
Inker(s)
Joe Sinnott
Vince Colletta
Frank Giacoia
Ernie Chan
Mike Esposito
Allen Martinez
Colorist(s)
Marie Javins
Steve Oliff
Ulises Arreola
Ifansyah Noor
Jordi Bellaire
1 Publication history
1.1 1950s–1960s
1.2 Volume 2 (1970s)
1.3 1990s series
1.5 War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery
2 Collected editions
3 In other media
Publication historyEdit
1950s–1960sEdit
The first Journey into Mystery series was initially a horror-fantasy anthology published by Marvel Comics' 1950s forerunner, Atlas Comics, with a first issue cover-dated June 1952.[1] Artist Joe Kubert, who would later become one of the main war comics artists for DC Comics, drew the story "The Hog" in Journey into Mystery #21 (January 1955).[2] Issue #23 was the first to be approved by the Comics Code Authority, which led to restrictions on horror comics. The title was caught in the collapse of Atlas' distributor, and publication was suspended for a year between issues #48 (Aug. 1957) and #49 (Nov. 1958).[3] Xemnu, a huge, furry alien monster, first appeared in Journey Into Mystery #62 (Nov. 1960).[4] The character reappeared in issue #66 (March 1961). Since then the character has been a mainstay in the Marvel Universe, and was renamed Xemnu the Titan.[5] Journey into Mystery #69 and the teen-humor title Patsy Walker #95 (both June 1961) are the first modern comic books labeled "Marvel Comics", with each showing an "MC" box on its cover.[6]
The debut of Thor, in Journey into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962). Cover art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.
Beginning with issue #83 (Aug. 1962), the title starred the Norse god superhero Thor.[7] The anthological stories, by now primarily science fiction-fantasy, gradually diminished after this, with the Thor-spinoff backup feature "Tales of Asgard" beginning in issue #97 (Oct. 1963).[8] They were dropped entirely with issue #105 (June 1964), when the "Thor" feature expanded from 13 to 18 pages. With the previous issue, the cover logo had changed to Journey into Mystery with the Mighty Thor. Its final issue was #125 (Feb. 1966), after which the series was retitled The Mighty Thor in its trademarked cover logo and simply Thor in its postal indicia copyright notice.[9] Thor's evil adoptive brother Loki was introduced in issue #85 (October 1962).[10] Other adversaries for the new hero included the Radioactive Man introduced in #93 (June 1963),[11] the Enchantress and the Executioner in #104 (April 1964),[12] the Absorbing Man in #114 (March 1965),[13] and the Destroyer in #118 (July 1965).[14] An oversized annual publication, featuring Thor, was released in 1965 and introduced the Marvel version of the Greco-Roman demigod Hercules.[15][16] Comics historian Les Daniels noted that "the adventures of Thor were gradually transformed from stories about a strange-looking superhero into a spectacular saga."[17]
Volume 2 (1970s)Edit
A second Journey into Mystery ran 19 issues (October 1972 – October 1975).[18] The title was one of four launched by Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Roy Thomas to form a line of science fiction and horror anthologies with more thematic cohesion than the company's earlier attempts that decade,[19] which had included the series Chamber of Darkness and Tower of Shadows. Whereas those titles generally presented original stories, these new books would instead adapt genre classics and other stories. With the four titles' debuts set to be staggered over the course of four months, Marvel premiered Journey into Mystery vol. 2 (October 1972), Chamber of Chills (Nov. 1972), Supernatural Thrillers (Dec. 1972), and, with a late start, Worlds Unknown (May 1973).
The first five issues of Journey into Mystery vol. 2 featured such adaptations as Robert E. Howard's "Dig Me No Grave", by writer Thomas and penciler Gil Kane, in issue #1; Robert Bloch's "Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper" by Thomas and Ron Goulart and penciler Kane, in #2; and H. P. Lovecraft's "The Haunter of the Dark" by Goulart and penciler Gene Colan, in addition to anthological horror stories by writers including George Alec Effinger, Steve Gerber, Steve Englehart, and Steve Skeates, and pencilers such as Billy Graham, Jim Starlin, Ralph Reese, and P. Craig Russell. Most issues also included a reprinted story from Marvel's 1950s predecessor, Atlas Comics. By issue #6, however, the magazine became a reprint title featuring science-fiction and giant-monster tales from the first Journey into Mystery series, as well as from the "pre-superhero Marvel" anthologies Amazing Adult Fantasy, Strange Tales, Strange Worlds, and Tales to Astonish.[18]
1990s seriesEdit
As a consequence of the company-wide crossover "Heroes Reborn", Thor ceased to be the focus of his own series, which was restored to Journey into Mystery beginning with issue #503 (Nov. 1996). The feature "The Lost Gods" ran through issue #513, followed by issues starring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu and the Black Widow for three issues each, and reluctant vampire Hannibal King for two, ending with issue #521 (June 1998).[20]
The Thor title resumed its original numbering in 2009 with Thor #600, including the intervening issues of Thor in its count while disregarding the 1990s Journey Into Mystery issues. Starting with issue #622, the series for a second time had its title restored to Journey Into Mystery,[21] which accompanied the launch of a new title, Mighty Thor. Thor's supporting cast returned as the focus of a run written by Kieron Gillen, who had written Thor from #604 to #614, and drawn by Doug Braithwaite. Starring was the Thor antagonist Loki, who had been reincarnated as a child following his sacrifice in the series Siege. Gillen's run was favorably reviewed,[22][23][24] with one critic writing:
Gillen's work has always been big on theme and interconnectedness, and this is no exception. The finale encapsulates the run as a whole — ambitious, ambiguous, clever and uncompromising, as challenging as it is entertaining. Sometimes those qualities hurt it, and although sales were never especially healthy it's to Marvel's credit that they helped keep it afloat long enough for a proper ending when the alternative would have surely been easier.[25]
In Gillen's final issue, a letter from Tom Hiddleston, who portrays Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was published, in which he praised Gillen for his take on the character.
With issue #646, the focus of Journey into Mystery changed with its rebranding under the Marvel NOW! imprint. Written by Kathryn Immonen and drawn by Valerio Schiti, the series began starring the Marvel Asgardians, with the Lady Sif as its lead character.[26] The series was cancelled with issue #655 (Oct. 2013).[27]
War of the Realms: Journey into MysteryEdit
During the "War of the Realms" storyline in 2019, the title was used for a limited five–issue run written by Griffin, Justin, Travis and Clint McElroy.[28] The series was drawn by André Lima Araújo with covers from Valerio Schiti. In the limited series, Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Wonder Man, Sebastian Druid, Death Locket, Thori the Hellhound, and Balder the Brave go on a quest to save the earth.[29]
Collected editionsEdit
Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Journey Into Mystery
Volume 1 collects Journey into Mystery #1-10, 272 pages, 2008, ISBN 978-0785129264
Volume 2 collects Journey into Mystery #11-20, 272 pages, 2009, ISBN 978-0785134992
Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor
Volume 1 collects Journey into Mystery #83-100, 280 pages, 1991, ISBN 978-0785112679
Volume 2 collects Journey into Mystery #101-110, 224 pages, 1994, ISBN 978-0785111917
Volume 3 collects Journey into Mystery #111-120 and Journey into Mystery Annual #1, 256 pages, 2001, ISBN 978-0785112686
Volume 4 collects Journey into Mystery #121-125 and Thor #126-130, 240 pages, 2005, ISBN 978-0785118800
Essential Thor
Volume 2 collects Journey into Mystery #113-125; ''Journey into Mystery Annual #1; Thor #126-136; and Thor Annual #2, 584 pages, 2005, ISBN 978-0785115915
Origins of Marvel Comics includes Thor story from Journey into Mystery #83, 254 pages, 1974, Simon & Schuster, ISBN 978-0671218638
Bring on the Bad Guys includes Thor stories from Journey into Mystery #112-113 and 115, 253 pages, 1976, Simon & Schuster, ISBN 978-0671223557
Fear Itself: Journey into Mystery collects #622-626, Thor Spotlight, and Fear Itself Spotlight, 136 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785148418
Journey into Mystery: Fear Itself Fallout collects #626.1, 627-631, 136 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785152620
Journey into Mystery: Terrorism Myth collects #632-636, 120 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785161066
Journey into Mystery/New Mutants: Exiled collects #637-638, Exiled #1, and New Mutants #42-43, 120 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785165408
Journey into Mystery: The Manchester Gods collects #639-641 and The Mighty Thor Annual #1, 120 pages, 2012, ISBN 978-0785161073
The Mighty Thor/Journey into Mystery: Everything Burns collects #642-645 and The Mighty Thor #18-22, 216 pages, 2013, ISBN 978-0785161684
Journey Into Mystery Featuring Sif – Vol. 1: Stronger Than Monsters collects #646-650, 120 pages, 2013. ISBN 978-0785161080
Journey Into Mystery Featuring Sif – Vol. 2: Seeds of Destruction collects #651-655, 112 pages, 2013, ISBN 978-0785184478
In other mediaEdit
In the 2011 film Thor, a billboard features the words "Journey into Mystery".
In the pilot episode for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jemma Simmons asks Grant Ward, "Are you excited to be coming on our journey into mystery?"
The fifth episode of the Disney+ series Loki is titled "Journey into Mystery."
Amazing Fantasy
Strange Tales
Tales of Suspense
Tales to Astonish
^ Brevoort, Tom; Gilbert, Laura, ed. (2008). "1950s". Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History. London, United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-7566-4123-8. From a historical perspective, the most important title that Atlas released in 1952 was the first issue of Journey into Mystery. {{cite book}}: |first2= has generic name (help)
^ Schelly, Bill (2011). The Art of Joe Kubert. Seattle, Washington: Fantagraphics Books. pp. 131–132. ISBN 978-1-60699-487-0.
^ Brevoort "1950s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 71: "In November [1958], Marines in Battle ended in favor of a revival of Journey into Mystery, one of Martin Goodman's steadiest mystery titles, which returned to the schedule after an absence of just over a year."
^ DeFalco, Tom "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 79: "The lead story of [Journey into Mystery] issue #62, 'I Was a Slave of the Living Hulk', introduced a giant monster called the Hulk – similar in name only to the future Hulk."
^ Christiansen, Jeff (March 15, 2012). "Xemnu the Titan". The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Archived from the original on November 20, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
^ Marvel : MC (Brand) at the Grand Comics Database.
^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 88: "[Stan Lee] had always been fascinated by the legends of the Norse gods and realized that he could use those tales as the basis for his new series centered on the mighty Thor."
^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 95: "These backup stories originally began with updated versions of Norse mythology, but later switched to the adventures of a younger Thor."
^ Journey into Mystery at the Grand Comics Database
^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 89
^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), pp. 100-101
^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 107
^ Journey into Mystery Annual at the Grand Comics Database
^ DeFalco "1960s" in Gilbert (2008), p. 110: "Thor accidentally crashed through a mystical barrier and found himself in Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. Thor later encountered Hercules."
^ Daniels, Les (1991). Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics. New York, New York: Harry N. Abrams. p. 124. ISBN 978-0-8109-3821-2.
^ a b Journey into Mystery vol. 2 at the Grand Comics Database
^ Roach, David A. (May 2001). "Shadows and The Darkness". No. 13. Comic Book Artist via OhTheHorror.com. Archived from the original on February 15, 2008.
^ Journey into Mystery (1996 revival) at the Grand Comics Database
^ Scheeden, Jesse (October 24, 2012). "Journey into Mystery #645 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on October 29, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
^ Scheeden, Jesse (April 14, 2011). "Journey into Mystery #622 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
^ Sava, Oliver (October 26, 2012). "Three Marvel series go meta for spectacular finales". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on October 31, 2012.
^ Hunt, James (October 25, 2012). "Journey into Mystery #645". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2012. (Archive requires scrolldown and text blocking for visibility)
^ Campbell, Josie (August 14, 2012). "Immonen Leads Sif on a "Journey into Mystery"". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2012. (Archive requires scrolldown)
^ Schedeen, Jesse (June 14, 2013). "Marvel Cancels Journey Into Mystery: No more JIM? We say thee nay!". IGN. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014.
^ Markus, Tucker Chet (January 3, 2019). "The McElroy Brothers Join War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery this April". Marvel Comics. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019.
^ "Announcing Marvel's War of the Realms: Journey Into Mystery". TheMcElroy.Family. January 3, 2019. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019.
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The weather forecast for day 2 of the #5MaratonasChallenge was unsettled at best. Thunderstorms and lower temperatures threatened to make the 180 kilometres, with 6,000 metres of climbing, even more challenging.
Sat eating breakfast, and gazing up at the mountain peaks, the forecast seemed to have materialised. Rain hammered the windows, and darker clouds hovered over the mountains.
The 1988-89 route of the Maratona dles Dolomites was similar to the 1987 route, but with the addition of the Giau Pass. To make things less repetitive today, after yesterday's 1987 route, I decided to do today's 1988-89 route, in reverse.
The first climb of the day was yesterday's last: the Valparola Pass.
The rain has all but ceased by the time I clipped-in, but the hovering cloud made for a dramatic backdrop. Blue skies were a welcome sight at the top of the climb.
Descending from the Valparola, the sun broke through the clouds. I began the ascent of the Passo Giau with jacket removed, and wondering if I should have put sun-cream on after all.
The Passo Giau epitomises a great mountain climb: starting as a singletrack road snaking through the pine forest, it then emerges into open pastures, with stunning views. The descent was equally breathtaking.
Having ridden both of these passes in the opposite direction the day before, I knew they were beautiful singletrack roads; rising up and over the mountains. They were just as good, if not better, in this contra direction.
Dark clouds had loomed on the horizon as I crested the Duran Pass, and by the time I had completed the long descent to the foot of the Fedaia Pass, the heavens had opened.
The Fedaia climb is over 1,000 metres of elevation gain: beginning with a gradual rise through the valley to Caprile, before ramping up into an unrelenting 10 percent plus gradient for the final 9 kilometres.
I stopped for coffee in Caprile, to try and warm myself before the exposed final kilometres around the side of Mount Marmolada. The caffeine and sugar helped, but by the time I reached the summit it was 4 degrees Celsuis, and I was a frozen mess.
I descended as fast as I could, and called into another bar in Canazei, to try and recover some feeling in my hands.
Sorry, not many photos from this period: I struggled just to squeeze the brake levers, let alone operate a camera.
Having warmed myself in Canazei, and with the rain cleared for the day, the final two climbs were a more pleasant affair.
With Passo Sella and Gardena completed, and with my elevation reading over 6,000 metres, I descended back to Badia.
I was so grateful for a warm shower, and the fantastic food at Ustaria Posta Hotel.
Today's kit came from Scottish brand Endura. It is the first time I have worn apparel from the brand, but the Pro-SL range of bib shorts, jersey and FL-260 shell jacket proved to be superb.
The bib shorts were comfortable for the 9+ hours in the saddle. The jacket held off the weather and kept my torso dry and warm throughout. The fit and feel of the jersey are fantastic, and it has great sized pockets for endurance riding. Full review coming soon.


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What is breast augmentation surgery in Tunisia
Jan 9, 2023 | breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation surgery in Tunisia, also known as breast implant surgery, is a procedure that involves the use of implants to increase the size, shape, or fullness of the breasts. This type of surgery is typically performed to enhance the appearance of the breasts, to restore breast volume after weight loss or pregnancy, or to correct uneven breast size or shape.
There are two main types of breast implants: saline and silicone. Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water and are typically less expensive than silicone implants. Silicone implants are filled with a silicone gel and are believed to have a more natural feel.
The procedure for breast augmentation surgery in Tunisia involves making an incision in the skin, either under the breast, around the nipple, or in the armpit. The surgeon then creates a pocket in the breast tissue and inserts the implant. The incision is then closed with stitches.
The surgery takes approximately one to two hours to complete and is usually performed under general anesthesia. After the surgery, the patient will need to wear a special bra or wrap to support the breasts as they heal. Pain and swelling are common after the surgery, and the patient may experience some discomfort for a few days.
There are several potential risks and complications associated with breast augmentation surgery, including infection, bleeding, and scarring. The implants may also rupture or leak, which may require additional surgery to repair or replace them.
It is important for patients to discuss the potential risks and benefits of breast augmentation surgery with their surgeon before the procedure. They should also be sure to follow their surgeon's instructions for pre- and post-surgery care to ensure the best possible outcome.
What is breast augmentation surgery in Tunisia?
Breast augmentation surgery, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves the use of breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size and fullness of the breasts.
What are breast implants made of?
Breast implants are made of either silicone or saline (saltwater). Silicone implants are made of a silicone shell filled with silicone gel, while saline implants are made of a silicone shell filled with sterile saltwater.
The specific technique used for breast augmentation surgery will depend on the type of implant being used and the preferences of the surgeon. In general, the surgery involves making an incision in the breast, creating a pocket for the implant, and inserting the implant into the pocket. The incision can be made in several different locations, including in the armpit, around the areola, or in the crease under the breast.
What are the risks and complications associated ?
Like any surgery, breast augmentation carries certain risks and complications, including infection, bleeding, scarring, and changes in sensation in the breasts or nipples. There is also a risk of complications related to the implants themselves, such as leakage or rupture.
How long does breast augmentation surgery take?
Breast augmentation surgery in Tunisia typically takes 1-2 hours to complete.
How long is the recovery period after breast augmentation surgery?
The recovery period after breast augmentation surgery varies from person to person, but most people are able to return to work and other normal activities within a week or two. It is important to follow the postoperative instructions provided by the surgeon to ensure proper healing.
Will my breasts feel natural after breast augmentation surgery?
The feel of the breasts after breast augmentation surgery may not be exactly the same as natural breasts. The implants may feel firmer than natural breasts, and the breasts may not move in the same way. However, most people are satisfied with the natural look and feel of their breasts after surgery.
How long do breast implants last?
Breast implants are not meant to last a lifetime. The lifespan of breast implants varies, but most implants need to be replaced within 10-15 years.
Can breast implants be removed or replaced?
Yes, breast implants can be removed or replaced if desired. The procedure to remove or replace breast implants is similar to the original breast augmentation surgery.
Will breast augmentation surgery affect my ability to breastfeed?
Breast augmentation surgery should not affect a person's ability to breastfeed. The surgery does not interfere with the milk-producing glands or ducts in the breasts. However, it is always important to discuss any concerns about breastfeeding with a doctor before undergoing any surgery.


Indian actor Rajinikanth today thanked Sri Lankan Tamils for their love and affection, days after he cancelled his visit to the island nation following opposition from pro-Tamil outfits.
"I came to know your love for me through the media. I have no words to thank you. Let us think good and only good things will happen," he said in a statement.
Originally on April 9, Rajinikanth was scheduled to hand over 150 new houses built in Jaffna for Tamils by Gnanam Foundation of Lyca Group, a Tamil film production house.
The actor, however, cancelled his visit after various pro-Tamil outfits including the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) objected to it.
Following the cancellation of the actor's visit, the Tamils in Jaffna had taken out a rally in his support.
Expressing optimism, Rajinikanth said he will meet them (Sri Lankan Tamils) when the time is right. "We will meet at an appropriate time. I pray to god for your well-being," he said.
The VCK yesterday said they were not averse to the actor's visit to meet Tamils after the situation for the minorities improves there.
The outfit's chief Thol Thirumavalavan said an 'all-is-well carnival atmosphere,' being sought to be projected by the pro-government organisers, was inappropriate now when Tamils were struggling for their rights.
He said that Rajinikanth can meet the Tamils any day in Sri Lanka but only after the situation of its various regions affected by the 2009 war improves.


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Pluralism Hub
Open Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 7:00pm
The Faith and Spirituality Centre space (MSC 373) will transform into the Pluralism Hub for the duration of the week. Drop in for dialogues about how to create a more pluralistic campus community, to get to know our chaplains and staff, games, snacks and more!
Monday, March 12th 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Loft, MSC 487
Blanket Exercise - CANCELLED
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an interactive learning experience that teaches the Indigenous rights history we're rarely taught.
Blanket Exercise participants take on the roles of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Standing on blankets that represent the land, they walk through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. They are directed by facilitators representing a narrator (or narrators) and the European colonizers. Participants are drawn into the experience by reading scrolls and carrying cards which ultimately determine their outcomes. By engaging on an emotional and intellectual level, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy. Ideally, the exercise is followed by a debriefing session in which participants have the opportunity to discuss the experience as a group. This often takes the form of a talking circle.
Thursday, March 15th 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Firmitas B, Vitruvian Space, DC 12
Intercultural Conflict Styles
Whenever misunderstanding, misperception or hostility occurs, how we communicate our disagreements and frustrations can escalate tensions and make conflict resolution more difficult. The Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory provides insight into culturally patterned approaches for solving problems and resolving conflict situations.
As part of this workshop, participants will have an opportunity to learn their own conflict style and gain insight into improving communication across the various conflict styles in everyday interactions (with students, co-workers, etc.)
Volunteer Service Day
Monday, March 12th 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. The Loft, MSC 487
Join the Graduate Students' Association and the Faith and Spirituality Centre in making peanut butter and jam sandwiches for the drop-in centre!
Entertainment and Exhibits
Tuesday, March 13th - Thursday, March 15th 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. South Courtyard, MSC
"What I Be" Photo Exhibition
The "What I Be Project" is a social experiment turned into, what is now, a global movement about honesty and empowerment. In today's society, we are often told to look or act a certain way. If we differ from these "standards," we are often judged, ridiculed, bullied and sometimes even killed over them. I started this project in hopes to open up the lines of communication, and to help everyone accept diversity with an open mind & heart and empower those who feel they suffer for something they may see as a flaw.
Sponsored in partnership with the Students' Union
Canadian Jewish Experience Display
Jews have lived in Canada for nearly 250 years. Our numbers were few at first, but grew with immigration. Our entry was not easy. Canada until the 1960s had professional, educational and immigration barriers – and prejudices – targeting Jews. Happily, things have changed. Now nearly 400,000 Jewish people live in all Provinces and Territories in Canada, especially Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg and Vancouver. This amazing Exhibition, prepared by volunteers and funded by private donations, presents a powerful sample of Jewish contributions to our country. Like every ethnic group of Canadians, we feel blessed to live in peace with our neighbours, learning from the past and building a better future for all.
Wednesday, March 14th 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. That Empty Space, MSC
Join us for an open mic night hosted by the Faith and Spirituality Centre student team and the Gig Club. Drop-in anytime!
Monday, March 12th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Women's Resource Centre, MSC 482
The Varieties of Iranian Feminism
There are disagreements among Iranian women academics/activists over how to approach Feminism and pursue feminist activism in the context of a self proclaimed Islamic government and a religious society, and this leads to Iranian feminism having a variety of flavours. One side of the spectrum is often labelled idealist and impractical, while the other is labelled oxymoronic and hypocritical. In this talk we attempt to review and crystallize the core issues and questions at the heart of this debate, much of which revolve around the relationship between Islam and feminism.
Safaneh Mohaghegh Neyshabouri is a PhD candidate in Comparative Literature at the University of Alberta. She is an associate editor at the Parsagon Review, and a recipient of the Houtan Foundation scholarship. Her research focuses on the life writing of Iranian women as a socio-political force. Her interests include life writing studies, women and gender studies and Middle Eastern studies. She teaches Islam and Feminism at the University of Calgary.
All are welcome; light refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, March 13th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Faith & Spirituality Centre, MSC 373
Join us as we host a communal vegan, gluten-free meal and discuss things that affect us as a community. Topic: experiencing religion.
Wednesday, March 14th 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Faith & Spirituality Centre, MSC 373
Join us as we listen to a special guest's story of their journey with faith. Hosted by a different chaplain/representative every month! Bring you lunch and questions, we will bring dessert!
Guest speaker: Nima Macci
Friday, March 16th 5:00 p.m. ST 147
An Evening with Reginald Bibby
Toward Enhancing Social Life: The Current Contributions of the Pro Religious, Low Religious, and No Religious
Everywhere in the world people are embracing religion, rejecting it or taking a middle positon. How can the presence and absence of faith coexist for the betterment of us all, nwo that it's clear these varied inclinations will always be with us? In this presentation, Reginald Bibby draws on some important recent national surveys to give us an up-to-date reading on the impact in Canada of people being "pro religious" "low religious," and "no religious." Reginald Bibby is Professor of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge.
This is event is presented in partnership with the Department of Classics and religion and funded by the Department of Classics and Religion, the Faculty of Arts, and the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic).


In the mid-1970s in America, controversies over thorny questions surrounding the rights of dissenters, minorities and women, as well as free speech and abortion abounded, and legal positivism dominated jurisprudential thought. One of the most influential thinkers in American jurisprudence, Ronald Dworkin (1931–2013) entered this fray with a series of essays which put forth a radical theory of law that posed a powerful challenge to prevalent views. Dworkin explains why individual rights exist independent of legal recognition, and outlines how judges and lawyers should think about and argue for them. Dworkin's sophisticated but accessible essays are necessary reading for lawyers, lawmakers and judges, but getAbstract also recommends them to lay readers who care about legal practice, political philosophy or the history of law.
Why the right to liberty doesn't exist.
Ronald Dworkin (1931–2013) was Professor of Philosophy and Frank Henry Sommer Professor of Law at New York University. One of the most highly regarded and influential legal philosophers of the post-war era, his numerous publications include Freedom's Law and A Matter of Principle.
Legal positivism – the dominant theory of law – asserts that the law is made up of rules about the use of public power. According to this theory, no law exists outside of these rules. In cases where the law does not stipulate a ruling, judges have discretion to decide as they see fit. By "reaching beyond the law," judges arrive at decisions that create new laws or add to existing ones. The process by which legal rules gain validity distinguishes them from other kinds of rules. Some legal rules (secondary rules) define how other legal rules (primary rules) come into or pass out of existence. The prevalent positivist view holds that in each community, a "rule of recognition" provides the standard, ultimately, by which the legality of all other rules is determined. Too, according to positivism, no legal rights exist except for those provided by the legal rules.


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Hinder - The Reign (Official Audio)
HINDER Announces New Studio Album 'The Reign'
FEATURING "REMEMBER ME" FIRST SINGLE SPINNING NOW @ ACTIVE ROCK
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (June 12, 2017) – Multi-platinum rock act Hinder have announced their new studio album The Reign, set for release August 11 via BMG/The End. Please see below for all album artwork and tracklist information.
For this album, the band dug deep to try to express the emotional struggle of the rock and roll life. They explain: "The constant emotional expenditure that an artist must do in order to always be creating and the ups and downs of a career in music tends to lead to substance abuse and suicides. Unfortunately, the world has lost way too many music legends this way. Overall, this album is definitely darker and heavier than most of the past Hinder albums. However, for our old school fans, it also has a few songs that have that signature 'Hinder' sound."
The Reign includes "Remember Me," a heavy song about trying to get your head above water while buckling under the weight of how you'll be remembered. "With chugging guitars and a wall of sound," says Loudwire, "singer Marshal Dutton's voice powers through this raucous new track." The song is now available for download and streaming.
01. The Reign
02. Burn It Down
03. King Of The Letdown
04. Remember Me**
05. Too Late
06. Another Way Out
07. Making It Hard
08. Drink You Away
09. Play To Win
10. Long Gone
11. Loser's Salute
**Available Now!
Hinder - Remember Me [official audio]
Hinder is fresh off their major U.S. tour with Nonpoint and Nine Shrines, and will be performing select shows leading to the album release:
7/13 – Harker Heights, TX – All Bottoms Up
7/14 – Chickasha, OK – Legends
7/22 – Goshen, IN – Elkhart County Fair
8/04 – Malone, NY – Franklin County Fair
8/19 – Lapeer, MI – Lapper Days Festival
About Hinder:
Multi-platinum rockers, Hinder, have sold over 3.8 million albums, more than 7.5 million singles,garnered north of 130 million video views, racked in 80 million spins on Spotify, and counting. On May 13, 2016, they released their first-ever acoustic EP Stripped.
Stripped followed their fifth full-length album When The Smoke Clears. When The Smoke Clears entered the Billboard 200 while also claiming four other Top 10 chart positions upon its May 12, 2015 debut. With over a decade-long career under their belts, and having honed their chops touring with the likes of Mötley Crüe, Nickelback, Aerosmith and Papa Roach, their album When The Smoke Clears breathed a new sound, and new air, into the ever-evolving band. When the Smoke Clears runs the gamut from rowdy rock to subtle country influence, to memorable pop hooks; all of which retain the DNA-distinct spirit of Hinder. That ability to walk the tightrope between genres, without a net, is something the band has had fun with in creating the new album.
As one of the few bands to have massive cross-over success, Hinder's debut album Extreme Behavior climbed to #1 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and made its way to #6 on The Billboard 200 chart. The album featured one of the biggest songs of the year, "Lips of an Angel" - a Top 5 hit across EIGHT Billboard singles charts (including #1 on Top 40). Their sophomore effort, Take It To The Limit surpassed their debut, peaking at #4 on The Billboard 200, solidifying Hinder as the biggest new breakout rock act and catapulting them into packed arenas worldwide with their explosive live show. Proving they consistently make hit records, the band followed the first two albums up with a #1 Top Modern Rock/Alternative Album (All American Nightmare), and a #3 Top Hard Rock Album (Welcome To The Freakshow).
With increasing social media stats (1.6 million Facebook followers), it's clear that Hinder fans are along for the ride and as hungry as ever for more.
Photo Credit: Doug Schwarz
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Q: Insert Multiple Rows with Knex and PG i've got some problem here. I have an array, and i need to insert or update the records on my database.
I got this test table with two fields: ID and TEAM.
This is my code:
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    for(var i = 0; i < row.length; i++){
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    var pArray = [{ PlayerID: 201980, TeamID: 1610612761 },
                  { PlayerID: 202691, TeamID: 1610612744 }]

    for(var x = 0; x < pArray.length; x++){
        if(idPlayer.includes(pArray[x].PlayerID)){
            console.log('Está na listagem', pArray[x].PlayerID)
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        } else {
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My table is empty right now, but i cant insert those two records, only the first one is inserted at the end. There is anyway that i can insert those records at one time? I really need to use for to do this?
Thanks in any advance.

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KS1 Science
Forces - Machines
Batteries are used to power small devices.
This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS1 Science for children aged 5 and 6 in years 1 and 2. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with forces that power machines.
In science you learn about how things work. You will have studied forces that make things move. Machines are things that do jobs for us - they work for us. But what forces make machines go? How are machines powered? Some have engines and some have motors. Some get their power from the wind or water. In this quiz you will look at machines of all sorts. Do they have engines? Do they have motors? How do they work?
What makes the plane go?
This plane has how many engines?
What do most cars need to make them go?
Petrol or diesel
A few cars run on electricity, but most cars run on petrol or diesel
This is a lawnmower. It has an engine to make the blades of the lawnmower go round. What makes the engine work?
Do you have a lawn? Who mows your lawn?
The bonnet is at the front of the car. What is under the bonnet?
An engine
A computer
A cooker
A rocket
The engine makes the wheels go round
Many older people find it hard to walk. They often have a mobility scooter. Here is a mobility scooter. What makes the mobility scooter go?
Electric batteries
The electric batteries can be recharged
Tom is riding his bike. The bike has not got an engine. The bike has not got an electric motor. What makes the bike go?
Tom pedalling
Not everything has engines and motors. Sometimes you have to do the hard work yourself!
This is a food-mixer. What makes the food-mixer go?
Like the washing machine, the food-mixer is powered by an electric motor
This train does not use petrol or diesel. This train uses __________ to make it go.
The electricity comes from the wires above the train
Maria's Mum is putting clothes into the washing machine. She will then turn on the washing machine. What makes the washing machine work?
The washing machine is powered by an electric motor. That's what makes it go round
This motorbike has an engine. What makes this motorbike engine go?
The engine is made of metal, but it needs petrol to make it work
Author: David Bland
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Whirlpool Corporation Files Petition Challenging Dumping by Samsung and LG
The petition points to an alleged "repeated pattern" of pricing below cost by Samsung and LG that is, according to Whirlpool, "injuring American washer manufacturers and threatening American manufacturing jobs."
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Whirlpool Corporation has filed an antidumping petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission to stop Samsung and LG's dumping of washers into the United States. The petition points to an alleged "repeated pattern" of pricing below cost by Samsung and LG that is, according to Whirlpool, "injuring American washer manufacturers and threatening American manufacturing jobs."
"Simply put, beginning in 2013, Samsung and LG replaced their dumped washers from Korea and Mexico with dumped washers from China," said Marc Bitzer, president and chief operating officer for Whirlpool Corporation in a press release. "Since then, Samsung and LG have blatantly ignored a previous U.S. government order by continuing to dump washers into the United States. At Whirlpool, we know that open, rules-based trade ensures the highest level of innovation and choice for consumers. Our ability to innovate, invest and continue to manufacture here in the U.S. is undermined when foreign competitors willfully defy U.S. government rulings. We have continuously monitored this situation during the past several years and have spent the past several months preparing this petition as the next step in an ongoing effort to prevent this serial dumping."
The current petition covers full-size top-load clothes washers and full-size front-load clothes washers. It also includes certain washer components for large residential clothes washer cabinets, tubs and baskets/drums.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Commerce Department will have to use estimated production costs in order to rule on whether the Korean companies are selling these products at unfairly low prices. Another U.S. agency, the International Trade Commission, would determine whether the pricing practices are injuring Whirlpool and other U.S. manufacturers.
In a similar case in 2013, Whirlpool announced that the United States International Trade Commission unanimously ruled that Samsung and LG had unlawfully priced residential clothes washing machines, hurting the U.S. clothes washer industry. Several brands were subject to duties on the imports of their machines at the time.


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#Burke Fellows
HGHI Burke Global Health Fellowship 2021 | Application OPEN
The Harvard Global Health Institute has opened applications for the Burke Global Health Fellowship. This Fellowship program provides funding for Harvard junior faculty members from across the University for innovative research and curriculum development and teaching (particularly at the undergraduate level) in global health. The Burke Global Health Fellowship serves as a career catalyst, coming at a critical juncture in faculty's academic development. It gives Harvard's most impactful junior faculty the financial freedom to focus on important work that will transform global health.
The Fellowships are made possible through the generous support of Harvard alumna Katherine States Burke, AB'79, and her husband, T. Robert Burke, who established the Burke Fund to help launch and advance the careers of promising junior faculty in global health. Through the Burkes' generosity, HGHI has funded over 30 Burke Global Health Fellows in the last ten years.
Fellowship details and eligibility requirements:
There are two categories of Burke Global Health Fellowship awards:
Research: up to $75,000 each
Research awards provide opportunities for junior faculty to conduct foundational research that prepares them to be independent investigators or to conduct exploratory work on groundbreaking questions seldom supported by traditional funding sources.
Curriculum Development and Teaching: up to $25,000 each
Curriculum Development and Teaching awards provide opportunities for junior faculty to apply innovative pedagogy to course development and teaching, particularly at the undergraduate level.
Candidates must hold a junior faculty appointment at Harvard University (ie: Assistant or Associate Professor, Instructor, etc.). Faculty working in disciplines outside of health and life sciences are encouraged to apply so long as the work falls within global health.
February 15th: Applicants apply by submitting a letter of intent and supporting information. Submissions are reviewed by the Harvard Global Health Institute and Burke Global Health Fellowship Review Committee.
March 15th: HGHI and the Review Committee selects especially promising letters of intent. These applicants are invited to submit a full proposal for final award consideration.
June 15th: Applicants notified they have received Burke Award
For questions about the Burke Global Health Fellowship contact Olivia Mulvey, Senior Coordinator, Harvard Global Health Institute, at olivia_mulvey@harvard.edu.


A Note on Pronunciation: There is some controversy as to whether the midcentury fashion designer's name is pronounced "Mainbocker" or "Manboshay." When the Chicago History Museum held its Mainbocher retrospective last year, the curators concluded that since Mainbocher contemporaries such as Horst P. Horst and C.Z. Guest pronounced it "Manboshay," they would as well.


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Video: Take a Guided Tour Inside the Wreckage of the HMS Terror
In the annals of exploration history there are few mysteries than run deeper than that of the Franklin Expedition. Back in 1845, the Has Erebus and HMS Terror set tail from Britain an attempt to discover the Northwest Passage. The two ships were under the command of Captain Sir John Franklin and hopes were high that the state-of-the-art (for the time!) vessels would win the day. But over the course of the voyage the two ships went missing, never to be heard from or seen again. That is, until the Erebus was discovered at the bottom of the ocean in 2014 and the Terror was located some distance away in 2016. As it turns out, the wreckage of the Terror is actually in "pristine" condition, only deepening the mystery as to what happened to it.
In the video above, shot just a few weeks back, we get a tour of the HMS Terror thanks to remotely controlled underwater drones. The video was shot by archaeologists investigating the site that the ship went down, with even the researchers involved being stunned by what they had found. Inside the ship, things are almost in perfect order, with dishes on shelves, tools left in place, maps and ship's logs still on desks, and the door to the captain's cabin closed. What happened to the vessel and her crew remains a mystery, but here we can catch a glimpse of that lost voyage.
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Languages › Spanish
How to Type Spanish Accents and Punctuation on a Mac
No Extra Software Installation Necessary
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Gerald Erichsen
Spanish Language Expert
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
Gerald Erichsen is a Spanish language expert who has created Spanish lessons for ThoughtCo since 1998.
They say computing is easier with a Mac, and indeed it is when typing Spanish accented letters and punctuation symbols.
Unlike Windows, the Macintosh operating system does not require you to install a special keyboard configuration to type letters with diacritical marks. Instead, the capability for the characters is ready for you from the first time you turn your computer on.
The Easiest Way to Type Accented Letters on a Mac
If you have a Mac from 2011 (OS X 10.7, aka "Lion") or later, you're in luck—it provides what may be the easiest way in computing today to type accented letters without using a keyboard made specifically for Spanish. The method uses the Mac's built-in spelling-correction software.
If you have a letter that needs a diacritical mark, hold the key down longer than usual and a pop-up menu will appear. Simply click on the correct symbol and it will insert itself in what you're typing.
If this method doesn't work, it may be because the software you're using (e.g. a word processor) doesn't take advantage of the feature built into to the operating system. It is also possible that you may have the "key repeat" function turned off, so double-check that it's enabled.
The Traditional Way to Type Accented Letters on a Mac
If you like options, there is another way—it isn't intuitive, but it is easy to master. The key is that to type a modified letter (e.g. é, ü, or ñ), you type a special key combination followed by the letter.
For example, to type vowels with an acute accent on them (namely the á, é, í, ó, and ú), press the Option key and the "e" key at the same time, and then release the keys. This tells your computer that the next letter will have the acute accent. So to type á, press the Option and "e" keys at the same time, release them, and then type the "a." If you want it capitalized, the process is the same, except press the "a" and the shift key at the same time, as you would normally for a capital "a."
The process is similar for other special letters. To type the ñ, press the Option and "n" keys at the same time and release them, then press the "n." To type the ü, press the Option and "u" keys at the same time and release them, then press the "u."
á — Option + e, a
Á — Option + e, Shift + a
é — Option + e, e
É — Option + e, Shift + e
í — Option + e, i
Í — Option + e, Shift + i
ñ — Option + n, n
Ñ — Option + n, Shift + n
ó — Option + e, o
Ó — Option + e, Shift + o
ú — Option + e, u
Ú — Option + e, Shift + u
ü — Option + u, u
Ü — Option + u, Shift + u
Typing Spanish Punctuation on a Mac
To type Spanish punctuation, it is necessary to press two or three keys at the same time. Here are the combinations to learn:
inverted question mark (¿) — Shift + Option + ?
inverted exclamation point (¡) — Option + 1
left angle quote («) — Option + \
right angle quote (») — Shift + Option + \
quotation dash (—) — Shift + Option + -
Using the Mac Character Palette to Type Accented Letters
Some versions of the Mac OS also offer an alternative method. Known as the Character Palette, it is more cumbersome than the above method but can be used if you forget the key combinations. To open the Character Palette, open the Input menu on the top right of the menu bar. Then, within the Character Palette, select "Accented Latin" and the characters will display. You can insert them into your document by double-clicking on them. In some versions of the Mac OS, the Character Palette may also be available by clicking on the Edit menu of your word processor or other application and selecting "Special Characters."
Typing Accented Letters With iOS
If you have a Mac, chances are that you're a fan of the Apple ecosystem and are also using an iPhone and/or iPad using iOS as an operating system. Never fear: Typing accents with iOS isn't difficult at all.
To type an accented vowel, simply tap and lightly press on the vowel. A row of characters including the Spanish characters will pop up (along with characters using other types of diacritical marks such as those of French). Simply slide your finger over to the character you want, such as the é, and release.
Similarly, the ñ can be selected by pressing and holding the virtual "n" key. The inverted punctuation marks can be selected by pressing on the question and exclamation keys. To type angular quotes, press on the double-quote key. To type a long dash, press on the hyphen key.
This procedure also works with many Android phones and tablets.
Erichsen, Gerald. "How to Type Spanish Accents and Punctuation on a Mac." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/spanish-accents-and-punctuation-with-a-mac-3080299. Erichsen, Gerald. (2020, August 27). How to Type Spanish Accents and Punctuation on a Mac. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/spanish-accents-and-punctuation-with-a-mac-3080299 Erichsen, Gerald. "How to Type Spanish Accents and Punctuation on a Mac." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/spanish-accents-and-punctuation-with-a-mac-3080299 (accessed January 29, 2023).
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Just a few days after the 2018 BMW M5 (F90) was released, the exact same model makes another debut - in the virtual world instead. You will get drive it in the upcoming Need for Speed Payback game that will be capable with PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The title will be officially released on November 10.
If you could remember, back in 2015, it was the M2 that made its debut in the racing game. Back in the day, you could only drive the M3 GTR in Shift (2009) and the M3 in the Most Wanted title that became quite big in 2005. But BMW's partnership with Need for Speed goes way back to 1999 when the M5 can be driven in the very first Need for Speed game - that was 18 years ago.
Now, let us talk about the real-life model. Though it may not look far from the 520d, that is because the biggest change is in the powertrain. BMW engineers have turbocharged the M5's familiar 4.4 liter V8 engine, which corroborated with the increased fuel injection pressure, now enabling the car to carry out as much as 600 horses (441 kilowatts) and 553 pound-feet (750 Newton metres) of torque.
The new M5 can now give power to the front wheels if the driver prefers an all wheel drive setup. But this feature can be turned off for a pure rear wheel drive mode for better drifting. The range-topping 5 Series will also feature the xDrive that comes as a standard.
As for pricing, the 2018 M5 will have a starting price of €117,900 in Europe and customers can start placing their orders in September. There is a noticeable price difference between the M5 and the E63 which has a €110,110 price tag, making it around €7,000 more expensive. But it is cheaper than the E63 S that costs €121,891.
For those of you who want to opt for something more unique, but are also willing to pay a little more, there is the First Edition BMW M5 that features a beautiful Frozen Dark Red Metallic paint exclusively by BMW Individual. There will only be 400 examples of the First Edition, and only 50 of those are going to be delivered to the United States. With this exclusive paint job, expect an extra €19,500, which makes every M5 cost a grand total of €137,400.
Having said that, would you opt for the standard M5, the First Edition model, or would you be fine settling with a Need for Speed video game (which will cost nothing close to the actual model)?
Today, Electronic Arts and the BMW Group debuted the all-new BMW M5 (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]*; CO2 emissions combined: 241 g/km*) in Need for SpeedTM Payback, the action driving blockbuster releasing this fall. This marks first time BMW has revealed a car through a videogame partnership, unveiling the new BMW M5 at gamescom, Europe's biggest trade fair for interactive games and entertainment. The new BMW M5 builds on the traditional concept of a luxurious four-door business sedan by appealing to drivers with a taste for high speed and adrenaline. Need for SpeedTM Payback players will be among the first to experience the new M xDrive all-wheel drive as they tear through the city streets and diverse landscape of Fortune Valley this fall.
The M5 takes the BMW M-series into new territory, with 441 kW/600 hp, peak torque of 750 Nm and 10.5 l/100 km fuel consumption combined/ 241 g/km CO2 emissions combined, which promise supreme propulsive power and formidable performance. The new M xDrive developed by BMW M GmbH is the most engaging all-wheel-drive system yet to grace the high-performance segment and will be on display across various terrains in Need for SpeedTM Payback.
BMW and Need for SpeedTM share a long tradition together. Already in 1997 BMW had its first appearance in the game, in 1999 the BMW M5 was for the first time in Need for SpeedTM. BMW was part of the history of Need for SpeedTM ever since: Whether it was the BMW M3 in 2005's Need for SpeedTM Most Wanted, the BMW M3 GTR in Need for SpeedTM Shift in 2009, and many other appearances of BMW M4, M6 and many alike. Just recently the new BMW M2 entered the stage in 2015's Need for SpeedTM.
Need for SpeedTM is one of the world's bestselling video game franchises.