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NOTOCON XV: The Crowned and Conquering Child

By oto-usa.org
Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:11:29 +0000

SAVE THE DATE for NOTOCON XV: The Crowned and Conquering Child to be hosted in Portland, Oregon from July 25 through the 27th, 2025 EV. The call for speaker proposals is now open and we are accepting Volunteer and Vending sign-ups. Registration and hotel reservations will be available in August 2024.


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Glue and Boxes

By radar.spacebar.org
Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:44:56 -0400

'been taking it easier this month, which is my reward for finishing a video, but not totally leisure. Like for example I added a Cyrillic codepage to FixederSys, and I have been working on a Wikipedia article that involves digging through old newspapers. One other thing that resembles digging through old newspapers is that I'm finally repointing some of the bricks on my house (yes, this is "taking it easier"), as the mortar is in places 120 years old, and has become quite soft, like it's just sand held gently in place by paint. I'm using lime mortar, the glue of the ancient world, as this appears to be the house's original connective tissue (and apparently if you use the wrong mortar on old soft bricks you can ruin 'em, although I have discovered that mortar chemistry is akin to like editor or programming language wars among computer people). This work would be relaxing or even satisfying if not for the fact that some of it is significantly off the ground, so most of the work is actually ladder acrobatics and vertigo things. I will spare you the specifics of the dodgiest moments, which I'll have you know I did without any harm, even concluding at times that "this is simply too many somewhat or slightly dodgy things at once, together totaling too much dodge," not because the stories aren't relaxing or even satisfying but because I feel like committing it to blog might come back some day to haunt me, like when some near-future AI is deciding "how much shall it cost to insure Tom 7 against accident or brick wall failure"? But that is coming along and now I own three ladders of different heights.

Another thing is I got back to 3D printing. I don't know if I mentioned here before that I finally upgraded my 3D printer from the impressive-at-the-time but now-actually-quite-incapable Makerbot Replicator 2X to the utterly-non-disappointing Bambu X1C. It's a really good printer, which does the things you always thought a 3D printer did in the first place, like print a part in 3D all the way through without failing. I printed some props for my last video with that thing, but recently I've been making things that are more relaxing or even satisfying, like replacement parts for broken things around the house, or boxes, like here for my audio equipment:


Box closed



Box open



Box very open


This is based on a popular model ("rugged parametric box") but lest you worry that I have let myself go, rest assured that I refactored the whole Fusion 360 file to make it more parametric and rebuilt using the obvious mirror operations (??) and so on so that it would be nicer for customizing, and then of course here there are many customizations. It is very satisfying to pack the XLR cable and timecode cable and preamp neatly in the same box and then close the lid and you get an elegant abstract line drawing of what you just put away. This is printed in carbon-fiber impregnated PLA, which is an excellent material. The handles and inlays are of course solid gold.

Lastly I have been playing the video games! As usual! I finished Hades (100%!) and Grapple Dog and I am very deep into the Animal Well (love it) and a couple other small ones. I'll give my thoughts on these but I started writing this post too late and now we're inches from losing points.


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Gillings finishes sixth in Italy

By www.bbc.co.uk
Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:52:00 GMT

British number one Zoe Gillings finishes sixth at the penultimate round of the boarder-cross World Cup in Valmalenco.


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Texas Library Association Conference (#txla16)

By greglsblog.blogspot.com
Published On :: Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:23:00 +0000

Just back from the Texas Library Association Conference in Houston! 

As always, it was great to see fellow authors and illustrators, as well as the librarians who've supported our books through the years.  And I always enjoy seeing what's new at the publisher booths.

We had a great time for my panel Tuesday afternoon, "What's New with Texas Middle Grade and YA Authors," organized by Susie Kralovansky, featuring Jessica Lee Anderson moderating, and fellow panelists Paige Britt, Cory Putnam Oakes, P.J. Hoover, Cynthia Levinson, Liz Garton Scanlon, Jennifer Mckissack, and Joy Preble.  Conversation was entertaining and enlightening.  

Many thanks to everyone who puts in the work to make TLA the best state library conference in the country!

Here are some pics:

Hitting the road
Rainy Houston from the hotel
Me, Cynthia Levinson, PJ Hoover
Carmen Oliver signs
Jennifer McKissack, Jennifer Ziegler, Joy Preble
Paige Britt and Donna Janell Bowman
Me and the world in the lobby of the Hilton
Signing BORROWED TIME
Janet Fox and Jennifer Ziegler
PJ, Jessica, and Joy
Me and Elaine Scott
Buffalo Bayou on my early morning run
Back in Austin!
   



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Capital of Texas Triathlon Preview

By greglsblog.blogspot.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 May 2016 10:38:00 +0000

Monday I'm going to be running in the 25th Capital of Texas Triathlon!  It's my first triathlon (Olympic distance) in twenty years and I'm pretty jazzed.

Steely-eyed determination 20 years ago. :-)

One of the great things about triathlons (and running races in general) is that you get to occupy unusual spaces: the last ones I did were Leon's Triathlon in Hammond, Indiana, a couple of Bud Light triathlons and others in Chicago. Leon's had a swim in Wolf Lake (shudder), followed by a cycle leg on an elevated highway that ran past the old U.S. Steel plant, and a run leg through an industrial downtown.  The Chicago ones were on the lakefront, just north of Navy Pier, with a bike on Lake Shore Drive and a run along the lake.

2013 CapTexTri
The CapTexTri also has a great location in downtown Austin, with a 1.5k swim in Lady Bird Lake; a 40k (24.8 mile) bike on a quadruple loop through downtown Austin, including Congress Avenue and Cesar Chavez; and a 10k (6.2 mile) run through Zilker Park.

The only thing I'm not too keen on is the bike route, since it requires you to do the same loop four times with a bunch of corresponding hairpin turns.  I don't like loop routes because I always think of how many more times I have to do the thing...Still, going up and down Congress Avenue without any cars is going to be pretty cool. As long as there are no poles in the middle of the road, I should be okay. :-).

Don't ask.

I feel fairly good about my training.  I've maintained good running mileage after the Austin Marathon and Austin Distance Festival and got some good workouts in even while traveling doing school visits.
On Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis
The swim is probably my weakest event -- I could stand to do more work on technique and probably do more open water swimming, but the distance won't be an issue.  Also, Lady Bird Lake isn't going to have waves (I seem to recall a couple of triathlons in Chicago with 3-4 foot waves on Lake Michigan (and this was on the near side of the breakwater).  Also, I won't have to deal with a wet suit.  My biggest concern is to not get kicked in the face. :-).
Lady Bird Lake during 2013 CapTexTri
The bike I'm feeling good about as well.  I'll be using the bike I used for my triathlons back in the day - a Trek 1000 I bought when I was in grad school for $450 (a guy at one bicycle shop here tried to sell me a new one, asking if I had a "nostalgic attachment" to it.). I do, but I also don't think a new bike is going to drastically transform my performance.  At least not $2000 worth :-). (A guy at another bike shop told me the Trek 1000 was his first road bike and he wished he still had it.  It's possible he was being kind :-)).

Tomorrow is packet pick-up, bike drop-off, and a chance to scope out the transition area, which I'll need because I can't see without my glasses...:-)

Oh, well.  Qapla!













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Capital of Texas Triathlon/Duathlon/10K/5K

By greglsblog.blogspot.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:05:00 +0000

So my plan to do my first triathlon in twenty years on Monday didn't turn out so well.

It rained.

A lot. But not so much in town.

At Camp Mabry, just north of central Austin, we got less than an inch of rain last Thursday. At Bergstrom Airport, just south and east of downtown, they got about nine inches.  And it was much worse farther east, along the Colorado River (which also runs through Austin).

On Friday and Saturday, it rained in the Hill Country.  West of Austin.  Upriver.

On Sunday, there was the CapTexTri expo and packet pickup and bike dropoff.

Swag!  My first cowboy hat since I was around seven.
Bike drop off.  I got there early.
Packet pickup
Coveting my neighbor's bike, Part I.
It was clear and sunny.  But because of all the rain, the LCRA opened at least one floodgate from the Tom Miller Dam, releasing water into Lady Bird Lake.  Which was where the swim portion of the CapTexTri was supposed to take place.

At the course talk at the expo, they announced that there was a flow of about 3 mph and they were considering changing the course so that it ran point to point (downriver).
Course talk.  Could've used a projector.


Later that day, they announced the swim was canceled.  Which was disappointing, but I've weathered a couple of triathlons in Chicago where that had happened and one when it probably should've.

Monday, race day, I awoke at 5 AM, fed the cats, ate breakfast and drank coffee, and then I heard rain.  Lots of rain.

Nevertheless (discovering, to my chagrin, that I am apparently an optimist), I headed out.  When I arrived at the transition area, I was told it was closed, and that we should shelter at Palmer Events Center or its garage.  This was around 6-620.

In the garage and on the deck of the Palmer Events Center, folks seemed to take things in stride and with humor.  Some people were concerned about hairpin turns on a wet course, but were generally willing to take it slow.
Sheltering in the garage

We heard a tentative plan to cut short the bike portion to 20k, but the rain and lightning continued. Finally, at around 830, race officials called off the bike portion entirely because of flooding on the course. 
Still a bit lightning-y
They announced that Olympic distance participants could do a 10k, while sprint participants could do a 5k and that start time would be at 10 am. Most folks removed their bikes and went home or back to their hotels. There was some grumbling -- last year the event had been cut short due to flooding, as well, and I gather there had been similar problems in 2014, too.
Athletes clearing out the transition area
 
I took my bike back to my car, but decided that I'd gotten up at five that morning to run a race and so, I was going to do one.  Besides, I didn't want to waste all those carbs I'd eaten in the past few days. :-).

At ten o'clock, the rain pretty much stopped.  And then we were off!  By 10:15, the sun came out.  No, really. 
Everyone who's still there seems in good humor :-)
And we're off!


Turned out, there were only about 200 of us who stuck around for the 10k, with another 150 for the 5k (out of around 3000 original participants), but everyone seemed to be having a good time.  I was pretty happy with my race -- I'm not sure it was exactly 10k, but I still did one of my better overall times and paces. At least this century :-).
The view from the Biergarten.  Note the utter absence of rain.
Sunny skies.
On the whole, it was a bit surreal but fun, although in the moment sometimes frustrating.  And, in retrospect, kind of funny.  I think the organizers did a good job under trying conditions and kept us pretty well informed via social media.  So, thanks (And I am really glad I wasn't in charge :-)).  Thanks also to all the volunteers who stuck around to the bitter end.

 Oh, and I actually ended up getting a bit of a tan.

Coveting my neighbor's bike, Part II
Epilogue: Late Monday, the Austin Fire Department closed Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin to all boat traffic.

And they're giving us a discount for the 2017 race. :-).

Here's what the lake looked like Tuesday morning (Normally, there is no current at all):

















 


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Texas Ironman 70.3 (Galveston)!

By greglsblog.blogspot.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:54:00 +0000


I just completed my second Ironman 70.3 ("half-Ironman") in Galveston, Texas!

It was different, but not too different than the first. In some ways it was more challenging than Austin, although I did manage to eke out a personal best, so I count myself pleased, although I've identified several areas where I can improve :-).


The Galveston site presented a couple more difficulties than the Austin one, viz., transportation of people and bicycles, as well as housing therefor.  The race site was at Moody Gardens, which has its own resort hotel, which we might have done if we had planned on going on Friday and staying until Monday.  Ultimately, we decided to drive down the morning before the race with our bikes, rent a house via Airbnb, and drive back the evening of the race.

Leaving Austin at 7 AM...
With two bikes on the back, three people (and one bike) in the car, and all our gear, we were pretty packed, but the drive only took about three and a half hours, even accounting for coffee breaks.

We drove directly to Moody Gardens to pick up our race packets and drop off our bikes.  The first thing we discovered when we arrived was that it was cold and rainy and the swim venue (Offats Bayou) was a bit choppy...

Under the triumphal arch the day before the race...
Registration/packet pickup was in a big white tent overlooking the bayou (the same big white tent Moody Gardens had used for a cool dinosaur thing a couple years back).

The white tent with dinosaurs five years ago...
The pickup and registration and dropoff were strangely inefficient: You wait in line at a first table to show your ID and USA Triathlon membership; then you go to a second table to pick up your waiver and other forms. Next, you go to a third table to fill in and sign your waiver and forms, and go to a fourth table to drop off your signed waiver and forms. Thereafter, you go to a fifth table to pick up your wristband and swim cap and bike and helmet stickers; go to a sixth table to pick up your backpack/goodie bag and T-shirt; and finally, go to a seventh table to pick up your timing chip.

Then you exit via the Ironman store and vendor village where you can wait in line to buy stuff.


Inside the big white tent
The course talk was outside and the rain had died down enough so that it wasn't all that unpleasant. Behind us was the paddlewheeler Colonel and a whole lot of choppy water with whitecaps. We were assured that the weather could be better the next day, however. No rain and significantly less wind, although there would be a headwind on the return portion of the bike route.

The paddlewheeler Colonel.
The swim course, with the finish right by the paddlehweeler
The Airbnb was a nice little three-bedroom cottage about five miles from the event site and across from a large cemetery.  It had a complete kitchen that would come in useful later that night when we couldn't get into any of the nearby Italian restaurants without reservations.


The house we rented
Cemetery across street.

Making spaghetti dinner
That evening, we gathered all of our gear and made dinner and looked forward to the race. I went for a three mile run around the nieghborhood to loosen up a bit, and then we made dinner.

I managed to get around five or six hours of sleep and only hit the snooze button once when the alarm went off at 4:30 in the morning. After a couple cups of coffee, a banana, and a bagel, we were off!

The temperature felt good: low fifties, not too much of a breeze. I decided I didn't need gloves, but would take along my arm warmers for the bike just in case. We arrived at Moody Gardens a little after six and discovered we had had to park about a fifteen minute walk from the actual transition area.  A remarkably long line greeted us to enter transition (for body marking), but since we had already done so, we were able to get in with only a brief wait and some judicious weaving through the crowd.

Testing out the wetsuit when I first got it.
There was then the ritual of putting on the wetsuit and pumping the bike tires and then transition closed! (We might have cut the timing a little close).

We then made our way separately to the swim start: they did a wave start by age group. You jump off the pier (see above map), hang around in the water for a couple minutes, and then swim like the wind when you hear the starter's horn.

The water was a nice 72 degrees, about twenty degrees warmer than the outside temperature. The water felt good, although it took a few minutes to get used to the waves and occasional mouthful of salt water. I felt pretty good, though, and noticed myself passing a lot of people.  More importantly, I managed to beat my swim time from last fall's Austin Ironman 70.3.


 Once I was out of the water, the wetsuit strippers were efficient and I had no problem getting to my bike (even without my glasses), stowing my wetsuit and taking off. Because it was relatively warm, I decided not to bother with my sleeves, and I wouldn't have worn gloves even if I had brought them.

The first half of the bike portion was glorious. The temperature was perfect and I had no problems staying in aero position almost the whole way.  Unfortunately, at the turnaround, I was made to realize just how much of a tailwind I had been benefitting from. The rest of the ride felt like I was pulling a mobile home...

Grimacing with miles to go...

Also about that time, the temperature dropped by about ten degrees, and it started to rain. And then my back started to hurt from being in aero position for so long.  In short, the ride back was completely miserable...But I managed to break three hours, which had been my goal.

In addition to the lower back pain, I got a pain between my shoulders, and every time I tried to stand up in the pedals to stretch, my legs felt like they wanted to cramp up.  And my hands were so cold I could barely move them to squeeze my water bottles.

Trying to squeeze out the last drop from my water bottle.

By the time I got back to transition, my hands were so numb that I couldn't operate the clip on my helmet. Putting on my shoes and tying my laces was equally an ordeal. It didn't help that my legs and abs kept cramping up when I bent to tie the laces.  After a ridiculously long transition, I made it onto the run course and my watch died.


But my legs felt good and I enjoyed the run a lot more than I thought I was going to on the return bike. :-). My pacing was a bit off and I came in somewhat slower than I would've liked, but it still felt pretty good.

Victory!
Overall, I came in a couple minutes better than the Austin Ironman 70.3, which I'm pleased with (although I think my run could've gone better).

Mugging with the finisher's medal

Using the R8 recovery roller thing...
All in all, it was a great experience and I'd definitely do the race again. A big thanks to all the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and first responders who made the event a success!








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How EELS could change the future of robotic exploration

By www.planetary.org
Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

The snake-like robot is being designed to autonomously navigate the challenging terrain of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, including descending into fissures in the moon’s icy crust. The skills it needs in order to explore this distant, unfamiliar world may make EELS well equipped to explore even more alien worlds, perhaps including exoplanets.


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Explore the Cosmos with The Planetary Society and Lerner Publishing

By www.planetary.org
Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:56:00 -0700

The Planetary Society and Lerner Publishing Group have teamed up to bring young readers an engaging series of books that make space science fun and accessible.


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Extraterrestrial artifacts

By www.planetary.org
Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:56:00 -0700

Could the Solar System host traces of other intelligent life?


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Your impact: September equinox 2024

By www.planetary.org
Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:56:00 -0700

Exploring Europa and defending Earth.


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The Europa Clipper launch: What to expect

By www.planetary.org
Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700

NASA is preparing to launch its flagship mission to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa. Launching sometime in October 2024 and arriving in 2030, the mission will explore the icy world with a subsurface ocean that scientists think could have conditions favorable to life.


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The Hera launch: What to expect

By www.planetary.org
Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a mission to study the aftermath of DART's impact on the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos.


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Solar maximum = maximum awe

By www.planetary.org
Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:30:00 -0700

With the Sun at the peak of its activity cycle, we Earthlings get treated to some awesome sights. Plus, some truly awe-inspiring launches happened this week.


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The James Brand × Timex Automatic GMT Watch

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:18:54 -0500


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Kanguva Box Office Day 1 Advance Sales: 568% Higher Than Suriya’s Last Release ET In USA, Selling 5,460 Tix/Hr In India! - Koimoi

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:24:51 GMT

  1. Kanguva Box Office Day 1 Advance Sales: 568% Higher Than Suriya’s Last Release ET In USA, Selling 5,460 Tix/Hr In India!  Koimoi
  2. Kanguva morning show: Tamilians miffed as other states get earlier shows for Suriya, Bobby Deol's film  Hindustan Times
  3. 5 Reasons To Watch Suriya and Bobby Deol Starrer 'Kanguva' In Theatres  Zee News
  4. Kanguva’s second half to be very crisp  123telugu
  5. Kanguva advance booking: Suriya's film earns over Rs 4 crore ahead of release  India Today


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Eight injured in explosion at oil refinery in UP's Mathura - ANI News

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT

  1. Eight injured in explosion at oil refinery in UP's Mathura  ANI News
  2. 8 injured, three critical in major explosion at Indian Oil plant in UP's Mathura  India Today
  3. Eight injured in fire at IndianOil’s Mathura refinery  BusinessLine
  4. Mathura refinery blast: Indian Oil refinery explosion injures 12 people  The Financial Express
  5. At least 8 injured in explosion at Mathura refinery  The Indian Express


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xylophone ribs

By www.marriedtothesea.com
Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 EDT

Today on Married To The Sea: xylophone ribs


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Prijsstijging energie-eiland voor kust kan huishoudens jaarlijks "20 euro" extra kosten - VRT.be

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:50:46 GMT

  1. Prijsstijging energie-eiland voor kust kan huishoudens jaarlijks "20 euro" extra kosten  VRT.be
  2. Kosten energie-eiland in Noordzee lopen op tot 630 miljoen euro per jaar  De Tijd
  3. Kamerleden willen uitstel van miljardencontract voor energie-eiland  De Standaard
  4. Kamerleden willen uitstel voor toewijzing duur contract energie-eiland  Knack.be
  5. Van der Straeten: “Voorbarig om stekker uit energie-eiland te trekken”  Het Belang van Limburg


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Amerikaanse militair Jack Teixeira (22), die geheime informatie over oorlog lekte, krijgt 15 jaar cel - Het Nieuwsblad

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Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:22:28 GMT

  1. Amerikaanse militair Jack Teixeira (22), die geheime informatie over oorlog lekte, krijgt 15 jaar cel  Het Nieuwsblad
  2. Jonge Amerikaanse militair die Pentagon-documenten lekte veroordeeld tot 15 jaar cel  VRT.be
  3. Live - Oorlog in Oekraïne. Jack Teixeira, die geheime documenten over oorlog lekte, veroordeeld tot 15 jaar cel • Noord-Koreaanse soldaten betrokken bij gevechten, zeggen VS  De Morgen
  4. 15 jaar cel voor Amerikaanse militair die geheime documenten lekte  NOS
  5. 15 jaar cel voor Amerikaanse militair die geheime informatie op internet deelde  NU.nl


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Spanje bereidt zich voor op nieuw noodweer: code rood in Malaga en Tarragona, weerdienst waarschuwt voor ‘extreem gevaar’ - De Morgen

By news.google.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:38:00 GMT

  1. Spanje bereidt zich voor op nieuw noodweer: code rood in Malaga en Tarragona, weerdienst waarschuwt voor ‘extreem gevaar’  De Morgen
  2. Spanje zet zich schrap voor nieuwe ‘DANA’: code rood in Malaga en Tarragona, al 3.000 mensen geëvacueerd  Het Laatste Nieuws
  3. Opnieuw code rood voor regen in delen van Spanje: “extreem gevaar” in Malaga en Tarragona  Het Nieuwsblad
  4. Evacuaties in Valencia door instortingsgevaar 50 appartementen  De Morgen
  5. Spaanse weerdienst waarschuwt opnieuw voor noodweer: “Zeer sterke en aanhoudende regen”  De Standaard


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Convert Old Junk Bikes Into Race-Ready Fixed Gear Bikes in No Time!

By cheezburger.com
Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700

EIGHTINCH shows us how to fix up old bikes using a fairly basic conversion kit. You'll need:

  • Amelia wheels with tires & tubes
  • 16t cog
  • lockring
  • Courier cranks
  • A bottom bracket
  • A KMC chain

More videos for both seasoned and amateur bike enthusiasts here!


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Troll Dad Strikes When You Least Expect Him

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:00:00 -0700


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Lint Trap Fixed, Fire Averted

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Tropicana Field can be fixed by 2026, but Rays must play elsewhere in 2025

By www.foxsports.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:42:09 -0500

A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired in time for the 2026 season, but not by 2025 Opening Day.


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49ers agree to 5-year, $92 million extension with CB Deommodore Lenoir

By www.foxsports.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:51:46 -0500

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has agreed to a five-year, $92 million extension to stay with the team instead of testing the free agent market next offseason


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Tom Brady’s 3 Stars of Week 10: Lamar Jackson, Ja'Marr Chase, Leo Chenal | DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE

By www.foxsports.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:09:54 +0000

Tom Brady gave his 3 stars of Week 10 which included Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase and Kansas City Chiefs LB Leo Chenal.


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John Hugley IV records a NASTY block to help Xavier hold on to 40-25 lead at halftime vs. Jackson State

By www.foxsports.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:32:10 +0000

John Hugley IV recodrded a NASTY block to help Xavier hold on to 40-25 lead at halftime vs. Jackson State


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Dailyn Swain takes it coast-to-coast for an UNREAL jam to extend Xavier's lead over Jackson State

By www.foxsports.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:22:30 +0000

Dailyn Swain took it coast-to-coast for an UNREAL jam to extend the Xavier Musketeers' lead over Jackson State. 


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Цены в Сепоне (Xepon, Laos) в 2024 году: гестхаусы и еда

By za7gorami.ru
Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:22:38 +0000

Я позавчера оббегал гесты в Сепоне, и, вот, решил поделиться.

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Doesn't Matter Had Sex

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Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:00:00 -0700


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You Could See Whole Other Galaxies

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:00:00 -0800


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Iowa Caucus's Delayed Results Have Churned Up Some Anxious Reaction Memes

By cheezburger.com
Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0800

Last night the 2020 Iowa Democratic Caucus stirred up quite the controversy when it was announced that the results would be delayed due to "inconsistencies" in a new app meant to speed up the reporting results of the caucus. Ironic, to say the least. 

But hang tight, because they're set to be released at 5 pm Eastern Time.

Ahead of the results being released, Pete Buttigieg gave what appeared to be a victory speech last night to the confusion of many. The bizarre move has lead many to believe that the system may have been rigged in Mayor Pete's favor.

As always, we have to give the disclaimer that we're not picking sides; we're merely reporting on what the internet has been saying, so scroll down to see some of our favorite reaction memes and tweets while we all wait impatiently for the results.


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Trump's 'Exploding Trees' Comment Has Memers Trolling Like Crazy

By cheezburger.com
Published On :: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0700

As wildfires continue to ravage the West Coast, President Trump has been quick to dismiss climate change as one of the root causes, stating that countries in Europe like Austria don't suffer from wildfires because Europeans live in "forest cities" that are "managed better" yet are "more explosive" than the trees in California.

We're not entirely sure what any of that means, and apparently neither do memers, so please enjoy the following memes about "forest cities" in Austria.


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4Blox

By game.giveawayoftheday.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500

4Blox is a challenging and addictive arcade-style puzzle game! The goal is simple - place identical tiles in rows of 2x2 or more as blocks of random tiles descend. Sounds easy right? Think again as mastering this is a completely different story! Are you up for the challenge? Master 100 block-matching levels in the exciting puzzle game 4Blox! Features: * Puzzle your way through 100 addictive levels! * Match identical tiles in 2x2 rows or more. * Challenge yourself with tricky block-matching puzzles. * Discover a fantastic soundtrack!


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Mexicana: Deadly Holiday

By game.giveawayoftheday.com
Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Exclusive offer from Giveaway of the Day and ToomkyGames! No third-party advertising and browser add-ons! Dia de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, provides a stunning backdrop for a thrilling supernatural adventure in Mexicana: Deadly Holiday! Guide a young woman as she sets off on a desperate search for her fiance amidst the annual celebration in Mexico. Moments after a spectral figure kidnaps her beloved during a card reading, she begins her journey to the afterworld, where demons will plot her demise and ancients gods will lend her a helping hand. As you travel through a stunning fiery wasteland on your way to a realm of peace and tranquillity, you'll search for cleverly hidden objects, solve skillfully designed puzzles, and crack dozens of devious mini-games. Along the way, you'll slowly unfold the astonishing truth of who the young woman really is. Set in a captivating world, and featuring visuals and music inspired by the Land of Enchantment, Mexicana: Deadly Holidays is packed with thrills unlike any you have experienced!


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Six Insights on Preference Signals for AI Training

By creativecommons.org
Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:49:02 +0000

“Eagle Traffic Signals – 1970s” by RS 1990 is licensed via CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.. At the intersection of rapid advancements in generative AI and our ongoing strategy refresh, we’ve been deeply engaged in researching, analyzing, and fostering conversations about AI and value alignment. Our goal is to ensure that our legal and technical infrastructure remains…

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Chipotle’s new CEO Scott Boatwright will make millions leading the chain—but only half as much as ex-CEO Brian Niccol

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:02:33 GMT

Chipotle’s new chief executive is Scott Boatwright, a familiar face and name, given that he’s served as the interim CEO since August following former CEO Brian Niccol’s surprise decision to lead a turnaround at Starbucks. And while Boatwright, 52, will get a significant pay boost in his new…


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Perplexity says it will begin experimenting with ads on its platform in the US starting this week; ads will be formatted as “sponsored follow-up questions”

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:02:56 GMT

AI-powered search engine Perplexity says it’ll begin experimenting with ads on its platform starting this week. Ads will appear in the U.S. to start, formatted as “sponsored follow-up questions.” (E.g., “How can I use LinkedIn to enhance my job search?”) Paid media will be positioned to the side…


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Examining MicroStrategy’s record-shattering $21bn ATM

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:13:31 GMT

Examining MicroStrategy’s record-shattering $21bn ATM Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. History, they say, doesn’t repeat, but it often rhymes. Bitcoin-hodling MicroStrategy is an excellent example. In early 2000, MicroStrategy embodied the…


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In Africa, meager expectations and some hopes for a second Trump presidency

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:13:54 GMT

African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnerships, but there are meager expectations that his presidency will change things for this continent of over 1.4 billion people. In the wake of Trump's win, Kenya's…


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Infowars auction could determine whether Alex Jones is kicked off its platforms

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:13:58 GMT

Conspiracy theory purveyor Infowars and most of its assets are set to go on the auction block Wednesday, with Alex Jones waiting to see if he will be allowed to stay or if he will get kicked off its online platforms. The private auction is being held as part of Jones' personal bankruptcy, which…


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YouTube is now letting creators remix songs through AI prompting

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:24:47 GMT

YouTube added a capability for select creators in the U.S. to create AI-generated songs via prompts using the vocals of artists like Charlie Puth, Charli XCX, Demi Lovato, John Legend, Sia, T-Pain, and Troye Sivan last year. Now, the company is adding a feature for select creators to remix a track…


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Exclusive-Chinese giant CATL pushes beyond batteries into power grids, EV platforms

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:24:29 GMT

Robin Zeng, the billionaire founder of CATL, aims to reinvent the world’s largest battery maker as a green-energy provider and to slash the cost of developing electric vehicles, upending the economics of the industry that has powered its growth. Zeng told Reuters in an interview that he expects…


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Exclusive-China battery giant CATL would build US plant if Trump allows it

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:24:35 GMT

In This Article: NINGDE, China (Reuters) - CATL, the world's top battery maker, will consider building a U.S. plant if President-elect Donald Trump opens the door to Chinese investment in the electric-vehicle supply chain, the company's founder and chairman, Robin Zeng, told Reuters. "Originally,…


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Philippines Misses JPMorgan Bond Index Inclusion, Officials Say

By biztoc.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:56:58 GMT


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