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  1. McLaren has revealed a striking new 750S special project that acts as an ode to its achievement of winning the fabled ‘Triple Crown’ of motorsports. Just six examples will be made altogether in both coupe and spider form, and each will feature slight variations of the commemorative theme. Spoiler alert: they’ve all been sold already. The unique ‘3-7-59’ paint scheme represents a stunning collision of the liveries worn by the three respective cars in question: the number ‘three’ M16D at the 1974 Indy 500; the number ‘four’ MP4/2 at the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix; and the number ‘59’ F1 GTR at Le Mans in 1995. The flowing multicoloured paintwork has been grafted by McLaren’s Special Operations (MSO) team. It has taken over 1,200 hours to complete and merges over 20 different colours and compositions. For some perspective, that’s the same as working day and night for 50 days straight. The livery itself is a detailed collage of both the cars and the races, and drew inspiration from previous one-off commissions by the MSO team. The front section of the car mimics Alain [CENSORED]’s Monaco Grand Prix-winning MP4/2. Sporting a red and white paint combination, the 750S features a ‘shattered’ imitation of the legendary V12 F1 car’s look. Meanwhile, the rear-end represents the M16D racer which claimed victory at the Indy 500 in 1974. Wearing a number three in blue and featuring the M16D’s bright yellow livery, the left rear three-quarter bridges the gap with a striking chequered flag. The opposite section has by contrast been given a blue ‘colour splash’ effect. Bringing the whole look together across the flanks is a grey colour scheme and ‘59’ logo, acknowledging the F1 GTR’s triumph at Le Mans in 1995. McLaren has even added the bright green dot that signifies a vehicle’s entrance into the GT1 class of the show-piece 24-hour event. The satin black Vortex alloys do conform to the look in subtle fashion but do very little to masquerade the glowing brake calipers that adopt all three of the main vinyl colours across them. Honestly, the more we look at this car, the more we’re convinced it would be the lead in a Need for Speed Underground remake. Capping off the exterior modifications, McLaren has gone through the effort of incorporating three QR code sections into bits of the car, and when these codes are scanned, a webpage detailing the car emerges. The point of this is so that confused onlookers will reach for their phones to grab a picture and will be greeted with a surprise webpage link in the process. The Triple Crown references continue inside, with a selection of badges and orange stitching across the car’s headrests and central armrest. The seats have also received a new graphite Alcantara leather coat and are complemented by white stitching. A painted 12 o’clock marker on the steering wheel can also be seen, while hand-painted carbon fibre shift paddles pay further tribute to the MP4/2. What’s more, owners are also provided with a key fob that mimics the car’s design, ensuring that they’ll never be lost in a bowl full of keys at lavish parties - if that’s even a thing anymore. Link
  2. Given the general narrative around Manchester United and their manager Erik ten Hag, it came as a surprise to discover they are actually in decent form. Victor Lindelof's second-half goal against Luton Town means United have now won four league games out of five, which is their best return of the campaign. In addition, they have also kept consecutive top-flight clean sheets for the first time since the beginning of May. This is despite a period which has seen them suffer successive 3-0 home defeats by Manchester City and Newcastle, blow a two-goal lead in Copenhagen to leave their Champions League hopes dangling by a thread, and be knocked out of the Carabao Cup. At times such as these, when the winds of change are swirling around Old Trafford, accentuating the positives can be a valuable approach. It is something Ten Hag should be stressing to Sir Jim Ratcliffe should, as expected, the Ineos owner be confirmed as a significant, albeit minority, shareholder in United during this month's international break. The same is also true of Sir Dave Brailsford, the former British Cycling performance director, who is expected to have an important role no matter what the new structure looks like. There are clear issues at United. Injuries continue to be a concern, with Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund both exiting early and United's strikers continue to draw blanks. But, for a couple of weeks, Ten Hag has space to breathe and United have a chance to focus on marking the sad passing of legendary former captain Sir Bobby Charlton on Monday and then the ownership situation. 'I told them at half-time we are not taking risks' United's strikeforce - Marcus Rashford, Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Martial, Antony - has scored one league goal between them so far this season. Against Luton, Rashford wasted two chances, Hojlund one from inside the six-yard box, and Garnacho one when he elected to take a touch rather than shoot and was closed down by keeper Thomas Kaminski. "We create many chances and we could have made life easier if we score goals," said Ten Hag. "In the first half, I observed four 100% chances. If you get the first, you get the second and it becomes easier. "I told them at half-time we are not taking risks. If you bring bodies higher on the pitch, the opportunity to score goals is higher. It will come but with those four 100% chances, one has to find the net." Injury woes at Old Trafford United have struggled with injuries all season. The absences of Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez have robbed Ten Hag of his preferred left-sided defensive option for virtually the entire campaign. Hojlund arrived from Atalanta with a back injury. Sofyan Amrabat was also injured when he signed from Fiorentina. Mason Mount has had a spell on the sidelines, so too Raphael Varane. Against Luton, Aaron Wan-Bissaka was ruled out because of illness. Under the circumstances, Ten Hag could be forgiven for wincing when Eriksen went down in the first half with no-one near him before the same thing happened with Hojlund in the second period, not long after he had been treated for a knock. "You don't want to lose any player this is also our season, so many injuries," said Ten Hag. "We talk about it many times, the routine levels in your team, in the style of play. "At this moment with Rasmus, I can't say anything about it because I don't know. We do an assessment but have to wait for 24 hours to see the conclusion and if there is a problem. "Christian slipped, but it is the same." 'There is a certain point when you have to accept decisions' Ten Hag will be sat in the stands against Everton at Goodison Park in two weeks' time after receiving a one-match ban for his third booking of the season. Challenging the award of a throw-in on the halfway line as the game entered stoppage time seemed a silly way to talk himself into a suspension. Ten Hag was able to see the funny side, pointing out he would not have to fine himself for a breach of club discipline because that only applies to red cards. However, he accepts he needs to learn a lesson. "It was so clear," he said. "I was on top of it and it was obviously our ball. But there is a certain point when you have to accept decisions, and that is what I should do as well." link
  3. Some electricity tariffs reward households willing to move consumption to off-peak hours Miles Brignall Fri 10 Nov 2023 14.00 GMT If you are struggling to afford your energy bills – or you just want to make your home a bit greener – have you thought of switching to an electricity tariff that rewards those willing to shift their consumption to outside peak hours? So far, more than 10,000 households have signed up to the UK’s best-known “time-of-use” tariff – Octopus Energy’s Agile – with many reporting they have been able to cut their electricity bills by as much as 30%. Next month the less well-known energy provider 100Green is set to relaunch its Tide tariff that similarly promises different prices according to preset times of day. Analysts have suggested that it is only a matter of time before more power companies offer similar deals. National Grid ESO, which manages the network, told Guardian Money that consumer flexibility is very much considered the future by the industry. So how do these tariffs work, and should more of us be signing up? To be accepted on to a time-of-use tariff, you have to have a working, compatible smart meter and (usually) agree to half-hourly billing. The general idea is that users get very cheap power during weekday nights – perhaps midnight to 7am – and cheaper power during the day, but they pay a price premium (typically 30% more) for every unit they consume at peak times – particularly between 4pm and 7pm. In the case of the Octopus Agile tariff, customers are told the day before – usually at about 4pm – what they will be charged over the following 24 hours. The unit price of the electricity delivered at each part of the day can vary enormously, and is set depending on demand and what is happening in the wholesale market. The idea is that customers then shift their use accordingly, and at times of very high prices they massively reduce their consumption. On the flipside, when the grid has an excess of power, Agile users are actually paid a small amount for every unit of power they consume. If you are at home during the day, or work non-standard hours, have a home battery, or are an energy geek who is willing to put in the hours, then the rewards can be significant, say those who have tried it. The downside is that if the market goes against you – think the Ukraine war – you could end up paying as much as £1 a kilowatt hour for each unit used during peak hours. That is more than three times as much as the 28p a kWh currently being paid by most UK households on standard tariffs – although the typical peak rate recently has been about 40-44p. These deals are unlikely to appeal to big households whose members all get home at the afternoon-evening peak, and who want to use ovens, washing machines and games consoles. However, at a time when switching to another supplier will usually yield little or no saving, time-of-use deals are very much an option for those wanting lower bills. By moving their energy consumption and using less electricity at peak times, people could save hundreds of pounds a year Octopus Energy’s Alex Schoch Alex Schoch, the head of flexibility at Octopus Energy, says such tariffs are the future as they mean less reliance on fossil fuel electricity generation. “By moving their energy consumption and using less electricity during peak times, customers could save hundreds of pounds a year on their energy bills. But they are not the only ones who are benefiting. By reducing overall system costs, they are also saving everyone else money while also helping to speed us towards a green grid free from dirty fossil fuels,” he says. When it launches in December, 100Green’s Tide tariff will offer fixed pricing at preset times every day, making it easier to manage than the Agile deal. However, its indicative pricing appeared to us to be rather on the high side: 9p a kWh at night, and 40p a kWh during non-peak weekdays. The actual pricing for new customers will be published in December, when potential customers can better calculate if it works out for them. If you like the idea of these tariffs but are not yet ready to fully commit, why not dip your toe in with one of the “lighter” options. Octopus has a tracker tariff that offers prices that track the wholesale market. British Gas, meanwhile, is now offering its customers half-price electricity through its PeakSave initiative, which is running every Sunday from 11am to 4pm from now until New Year’s Eve and is being promoted with ads featuring the sports stars Tom Daley, Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Ellie Simmonds. Again, customers have to have a working smart meter and opt into the scheme. About 250,000 customers have done so and are on target to save £30-£40 before the end of year by doing their washing and drying, etc on a Sunday rather than later in the week. Link
  4. Staff inside Gaza's largest hospital have said patients and refugees are trapped in horrific conditions as heavy fighting rages in nearby streets. A surgeon at Al-Shifa in Gaza City told the BBC that the hospital had run out of water, food and electricity. Israel said it had clashed with Hamas nearby but not fired on the hospital. It said it would help to evacuate babies to "a safer hospital" on Sunday, after medics said two had died and 37 others were at risk. The BBC has been sent pictures of at least 20 newborn babies being kept in a surgical theatre at Al-Shifa, as doctors warn they may die because the neonatal intensive care unit has stopped working, due to the lack of electricity. Reports from inside the hospital paint a picture of horror and confusion, with regular fighting nearby, patients who have recently undergone operations unable to evacuate, and bodies piling up without any way to bury them. Thousands of people are thought to have sought refuge in Al-Shifa, which has been at the centre of fierce fighting for two days. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) repeatedly accuse Hamas of operating from tunnels underneath the hospital, which Hamas denies. Surgeon Marwan Abu Saada told the BBC that the sounds of shooting and bombardments echoed through Al-Shifa "every second". He said attempts to bury the dead had been thwarted by fighting around the complex. "We don't want to have any outbreaks due to these dead bodies," he said, adding that the morgue refrigerator was not working because the generator had run out of fuel. Physicians for Human Rights Israel, a doctors group, said two premature babies had died because there was no electricity. The group warned that there was "a real risk to the lives of 37 other premature infants". Baby evacuation Israel said there was no siege of Al-Shifa, and that the east side of the hospital was open for the safe passage of those who wanted to leave. Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said Israel would help those "in the paediatric department to get to a safer hospital" on Sunday. He said the decision was taken following a request from the hospital administration and Israel "will provide the assistance needed". Earlier, Colonel Moshe Tetro said there were clashes near Al-Shifa between Hamas and Israeli forces, but no shooting at the hospital itself. Pictures shared with the BBC show at least 20 infants in a surgical ward, wrapped in blankets and lined up in rows on adult hospital beds. Many of them appear to have tape on their faces, suggesting the need for oxygen administration. Doctors have warned for at least a fortnight that the number of available incubators was being reduced due to the power shortage amid the ongoing Israeli siege. Dr Abu Saada said the babies needed intensive care, life support equipment and artificial respiration. "I'm afraid if we leave these children in this unit in this condition we are allowing them to die… they are premature babies", he said, in a voice note passed on to the BBC. International charities have warned that patients in hospitals close to fighting in Gaza are at risk of dying because of a lack of medical treatment. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) deputy medical coordinator told the BBC that if there was no ceasefire, "all the patients who are remaining in these hospitals will just die, and these hospitals will turn into graveyards". At the Al-Quds hospital, the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said its teams were trapped inside alongside 500 patients and around 14,000 displaced people. Meanwhile one of Gaza's smaller hospitals, Al-Rantisi, was largely evacuated - with only a handful of patients and staff inside. The Gaza Strip is home to 2.2m people, but since the start of the war more than 1.5m people have been displaced, according to the UN's agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA). Hamas killed an estimated 1,200 people inside Israel on 7 October - many of them civilians - and took more than 200 others hostage. Israel's response inside Gaza has killed more than 11,000 people, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. It says that figure includes more than 4,500 children. In an interview with the BBC on Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron said Israel must stop killing Gaza's women and babies. Mr Macron called for a ceasefire and hoped other leaders - including the US and the UK - would join him. Link
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  6. Nick movie: Mean Girls Time:January 12, 2024 Netflix / Amazon / HBO: Paramount+ Duration of the movie: 1h 37m Trailer:
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  8. BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court last year ruled that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters, a federal New Orleans appeals court said Friday. However, whether current Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards will call a special session to redraw the political boundaries and if Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry, who will be inaugurated Jan. 8, will have enough time to call a special redistricting session and meet the court’s deadline has yet to be determined. If the Legislature does not pass a new map by mid-January, then the lower district court should conduct a trial and “decide on a plan for the 2024 elections,” according to the order by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth District. The political tug-of-war and legal battle over Louisiana’s GOP-drawn congressional map has been going on for more than a year and a half — which has included Edwards vetoing the political boundaries and the Legislature overriding his veto, the first time in nearly three decades that lawmakers refused to accept a governor’s refusal of a bill they had passed. Louisiana is among states still wrangling over congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that Alabama had violated the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana’s current map, which was used in the November congressional election, has white majorities in five of six districts — despite Black people accounting for one-third of the state’s po[CENSORED]tion. Republicans, who dominate Louisiana’s Legislature, say that the map is fair. They argue that Black po[CENSORED]tions in the state are too dispersed to be united into a second majority Black district. Democrats argue that the map discriminates against Black voters and that there should be two majority-minority districts. Currently, five of the six districts are held by Republicans. Another mostly Black district could deliver a second congressional seat to Democrats. In June 2022, a lower court struck down Louisiana’s map for violating the Voting Rights Act. U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick said in her ruling that “evidence of Louisiana’s long and ongoing history of voting-related discrimination weighs heavily in favor of Plaintiffs.” Dick ordered that the map be redrawn to include a second majority-Black district, before it was appealed to the 5th Circuit. In October, the Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal from Black voters in Louisiana to speed the process of drawing new congressional districts in the state. Lawmakers now have until mid-January to draw and pass a new map, which would have to be done through a special session. A special session may be called by the governor or convened by the presiding officers of both chambers, upon a written petition of most elected members of the House and Senate. While Edwards has not said whether he will call a special session, he remains adamant that a second majority-Black district is necessary to accurately represent the state. “This is about simple math, basic fairness, and the rule of law,” Edwards said in a written statement. U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, the state’s sole Black and Democratic member of Congress, said he “sincerely” hopes the Legislature will draw a new map with a second majority-Black district. Carter posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, to urge lawmakers to “do the right thing” and that “there is no need to wait for a court to force compliance with clear law.” If Gov.-elect Landry calls a special session, the timing will be tricky — as Landry won’t be inaugurated until Jan. 8 and the session couldn’t start until seven days after the proclamation is issued, meaning the earliest lawmakers could return to the Capitol is the Jan. 15 deadline. Landry could not be reached for comment. However, in the appeals court’s order it does say that the district court will have discretion to grant “limited additional time” if requested. Link
  9. Volkswagen’s flagship ID.7 model has debuted in the UK at a starting price of £55,570, which slots it right between the BMW i4 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. It becomes the brand’s first upper-mid-sized EV and sits atop the ID. range. Named the ID.7 ‘Pro Launch Edition’, the car can accept charging speeds of up to 175kW and has a claimed range of 384 miles. Volkswagen’s latest 210kW electric motor is supplied and provides around 282bhp and 402 lb ft of torque, which makes it the most powerful ID. model yet. The ID.7 also boasts a spacious cabin that can be fitted with optional ergoActive premium seats that feature a number of massage settings. The panoramic sunroof has also been given smart glassing, allowing occupants to switch between opaque and transparent settings via touch control. This can also be done using Volkswagen’s new IDA voice assistant - a potential tool of anarchy for petulant children looking for new ways to annoy you. Further technology enhancements are headlined by the Travel Assist suite that now debuts assisted lane changing at speeds of over 56mph, and automatic parking with memory function at a distance of up to 50 metres. Completing the cabin’s talking points is a 15-inch infotainment unit that’s now been revised following consumer feedback, leading to updates such as a slider to adjust cabin temperature. Link
  10. Sri Lanka have been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) because of government interference. Sri Lanka's ministry of sport sacked the national board (SLC) amid the team's poor World Cup, although the decision was reversed by a court. The ICC board determined "Sri Lanka is in serious breach of its obligations as a member". The terms of the suspension, including any potential ramifications, will be decided at the next ICC board meeting. The ICC said Sri Lanka had broken "the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration". Sri Lanka have won just two of their nine games at the World Cup so far, leaving them ninth in the table. They are coached by former England coach Chris Silverwood. Last week sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe described the SLC as "traitorous and corrupt" in a statement to parliament and called for board members to resign. Secretary Mohan de Silva quit and the board was sacked. Ranasinghe replaced them with an interim committee chaired by World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga, although a petition against the dismissal was granted a two-week stay order by a court this week. SLC also issued a statement on allegations made by Ranasinghe about supposed financial irregularities. The ICC suspension comes a day after Sri Lanka's last game at the World Cup in India - a defeat by New Zealand on Thursday. England are due to host Sri Lanka for a three-Test series next summer while Sri Lanka are also due to host the Under-19 men's World Cup in January and February next year. Afghanistan have not been banned by the ICC despite the Taliban banning women from playing sports, resulting in their women's team being unable to compete. BBC Sport understands this is because the ICC sees there to be no government interference in Afghanistan. Speaking to the BBC's Stumped podcast on Thursday, ICC chief executive Geoff Allardice said: "We have spoken with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and the position is that they have to operate within the laws of the country and the rules are set by the government. "Really the question for the ICC board is, do we support our member in their ability to promote cricket within the rules set by the government of the country? And the view is yes." Link
  11. Easily reached by train, the cities of Olomouc and Brno have culture in spades – and few of the foreign visitors that crowd the capital Achorus of giggles breaks out in the corridor outside the compartment. There’s a stag party on board the train, and the stag has been dared by his mates to ask two young women if he can take a selfie with them. So far, so stereotypical, except I’m on a Czech train, the stag party is Czech, not British, and our destination is not Prague but Olomouc, a city in Moravia, the Czech Republic’s less-visited, easterly region. This year the tourism arm of the Czech government has been promoting the country’s extensive, low-cost rail network to show that it can meet demand for low-carbon travel. But there’s an ulterior motive: taking people out of Prague and into Moravia. The Czech capital’s overtourism woes are well documented – yet for every Prague business owner complaining about too many tourists, there’s one in Moravia complaining there are not enough of them. Moravia is a region I know well – I lived there for almost a year some time ago – but I’ll admit that during that time, I rarely took the train. I’ll be putting that right with this short, cross-country itinerary, which trundles from Prague to the Moravian capital, Brno, and on to Olomouc. Starting with a day in the capital, I hurry past the tourist hotspots of Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square, with its astronomical clock, down streets scented with bread dumplings, beer and the sugar-dusted, helix-shaped cakes known as trdelník. I’m anxious for respite from the crowds, and I find it in the Grand Cafe Orient, a cubist cafe that first opened in 1912. It’s in the House of the Black Madonna: a former department store designed by Josef Gočár, co-founder of the Czech cubism architectural movement. The cafe closed just 10 years later, when cubism fell out of fashion, but in 2005, new owner Rudolf Břínek reopened it, basing the restoration on 1920s photos of the cafe. It’s a flawless reconstruction, right down to the zigzag coathooks and striped satin upholstery. The next morning, I rise early and walk to Prague’s main station, through the neo-Renaissance-style ticket hall and on to the first-class carriage of a Railjet train operated by České Dráhy, the state-owned national rail service. My ticket cost just 600Kč (£21). Young families, elderly couples and teenagers laden with shopping shuffle on. I don’t see a single other tourist. The flat, farmland of Bohemia becomes hillier and quainter as the train rumbles into wilder Moravian territory, passing through pine forests studded with red-roofed cottages. Wandering across Brno, I hear flutes trilling from rehearsal rooms We pull into Brno’s immense central station, built in 1838. Then, it was a jewel of the Austrian empire, the terminus of a line that led to Vienna. As Brno industrialised and prospered in the following decades, parts were added with little regard for architectural continuity: an art nouveau facade here, a glass-fronted extension there. It’s an appropriate introduction to the city, which appears not so much built as stuck together: Austro-Hungarian confections jostle with functionalist marvels and communist-era monstrosities. Last year, Mendel’s Greenhouse became the newest addition to the mix: a minimalist steel-and-glass space that hosts science-related exhibitions and events. At the greenhouse I meet Ondřej Chybík, one of the architects, who explains the reasoning behind the pared-back, timeless design. “This building should stay here for ever,” he says. “This is the holistically sustainable approach.” Link
  12. Anti-terrorism police in Belgium have detained two suspected members of a far-right group accused of plotting bomb attacks and inciting violence. The pair, a man and a woman in their early 20s, were picked up after a series of raids on houses in Diepenbeek and Ostend, prosecutors said. One house contained large quantities of Nazi memorabilia and flags, they added. The allegations against the two include "recruiting people with the aim of committing terrorist crimes". They are also suspected of "preparing for the commission of terrorist acts". The Belgian raids were part of a Europe-wide operation against right-wing terrorism that also included raids in Croatia, Germany, Lithuania, Romania and Italy, according to the EU's crime agency Europol. In all, five people were apprehended and seven others interrogated across the different countries, it said. The two people taken into custody by Belgian police have been identified as Daan C, born in 2000, and Kayley W, born in 2002. Daan C was arrested pending further investigation, while Kayley W was released after questioning. "Both persons are suspected of participating in the activities of a terrorist group, with Daan C also as a leader," said a statement from the federal prosecutor. "There are indications that the suspects were active on several encrypted extreme-right platforms, urging people to commit terrorist acts, recruiting new members and sharing information on how to use 3D-printed firearms," the statement went on. "They were also found in possession of materials that could be used to produce home-made bombs and petrol bombs." In addition, prosecutors said some members of the online groups had written a manifesto and there were indications they had weapons at their disposal. "Despite the young age of some of the suspects, indicators showed that there was an increased risk that some of them would take action soon," Europol said. Link
  13. Nick: Desire- Real name: morad How old are you?: 20 Which Games you play? and for how long?(each of them): Cs1.6 4hours / pubg 1h Where are you from?(country and city): Morocco,agadir Describe yourself(at least 50 words): Well, I consider myself a very honest and responsible person, and I am also credited with being very serious about matters that deserve it. I like to make friends Note some of your qualities: Friendly, Hard working, Honest , Help, understand, always support those who need it Tell us some of your defects: A LOT Had you before any kind of responsabilities(describe it): Well I'm now in journalist,harmony On which category/categories have you been active lately?(describe your activity): Free time - (journalist) - Media/Music/Billboard - (Devil harmony) Which category/project you want to care off?: Journalist , Devil harmony How well you speak english?(and other languages): I think i'm doing well in English, and Arabic is my original language Do you use TS3? Do you have an active microphone?: Yes For how long can you be active after you get accepted?(days, weeks, months, years): I'll be here until life hits me with some tough responsibilities, I really don't know Contact methods: Discord/INSTA Last req: I don't have one
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  17. Nick movie: Avatar: The Last Airbender Time:Feb. 22, 2024. Netflix / Amazon / HBO:Netflix Duration of the movie: 8 episodes Trailer:
  18. Lucas Paqueta's excellent finish 17 minutes from time gave West Ham victory in their Europa League encounter with Greek side Olympiakos to send them to the brink of the knockout stages. Paqueta lit up what had been a largely drab contest at the London Stadium when he perfectly met James Ward-Prowse's chipped cross into the penalty area and sent his volley into the corner. Although the goal was initially ruled out for offside, the Brazilian put his hands together in prayer, which was rewarded when video assistant referee confirmed Paqueta had been onside as Ward-Prowse delivered the crucial pass. The win, avenged West Ham's loss to the same opponents in Athens a fortnight ago, which marked the end of an impressive 17-match unbeaten run for David Moyes' side in Europe. "It's good to get back on track. Olympiakos are a seasoned European team and they showed that tonight," said Hammers boss Moyes. "We're top of the group, we still have two matches to play but I think this is the hardest group we've had. Europe has been great for this football club, we've had some great nights and long may they continue. "He [Lucas Paqueta] took the goal brilliantly tonight but there were lots of things I wanted him to do better. We've got room for improvement." The result means West Ham remain above German rivals Freiburg at the head of Group A based on their head-to-head record, knowing two points from their final two games will be enough to ensure Europa League action after Christmas. Victory was not achieved without a late scare as Mady Camara hit the woodwork when he should have done better with a stooping header at the far post. But it was a disappointing night for watching Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis, who will hope for better fortune on Sunday when his other club Nottingham Forest come here in the Premier League. West Ham grind their way to victory The eventual result was reward for Moyes' adventurous team selection, although for a long time it looked like becoming West Ham's first goalless draw since their stalemate at Burnley in December 2021. The strength of the Hammers' teamsheet just did not translate into dominance on the pitch. There were brief periods in the first-half where the home side looked as though they were taking command but it never turned into anything substantial. Said Benrahma came closest to breaking the deadlock when his well-struck effort was curling into the far corner before Alexandros Paschalakis turned it round the post. From the corner Nayef Aguerd headed straight at the Olympiakos keeper. Paschalakis denied Benrahma again with a low save after the Algerian had been picked out in the box by Paqueta. This time Aguerd was wide with his header from the corner. Not that Olympiakos were particularly threatening. Daniel Podence signed a new three-year contract with Wolves before he was loaned back to the Greek club in the summer. A return to Molineux has not been ruled out for Podence but Gary O'Neil will not be rushing him back on the evidence of the mishit shot he sent spinning well wide of the West Ham goal. The second period produced more of the same until Jarrod Bowen sent a surge of energy through the stadium as he embarked on a couple of charging runs, the first of which should have resulted in a goal for Ward-Prowse. It did not matter in the end, although, given the teams had returned to the centre circle before the VAR ruling was determined, it was odd that Paqueta chose to celebrate in front of the Olympiakos supporters. Now, after collecting four points from seven games, West Ham need to address their league for Link
  19. By Ken Dilanian, Andrew Blankstein, Tom Winter, Rebecca Shabad and Zoë Richards The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of letters containing suspicious powder that were sent to election workers in multiple states in recent days, law enforcement officials told NBC News. In at least one case, the powder tested positive in a field test for fentanyl, officials said Thursday. There have been no reports of anyone suffering ill health effects, the officials said. The substances found in the letters are still being lab-tested. In a statement Thursday evening, the FBI said that it had responded to "multiple incidents involving suspicious letters sent to ballot counting centers in several states." The bureau did not provide further details, citing "ongoing matters." Officials in California, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state have all reported suspicious letters addressed to election officers or workers. The FBI field office in Portland said it had “responded to multiple incidents involving suspicious letters sent to several ballot counting centers in Oregon." The FBI's Seattle and Atlanta field offices issued similar statements. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it had also responded to a report of a letter containing an unknown substance that had been mailed to the state attorney general's office in Austin on Thursday morning. It said in a statement that preliminary tests on the envelope had come back negative, but that the FBI would do further testing. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said Thursday that federal and state authorities were investigating after the U.S. Postal Service intercepted two suspicious envelopes headed to election facilities in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Weber said there has been no confirmation that the envelopes contained any toxic substances. “Nevertheless, we are advising local election offices to take precautions before handling mail that arrives at their facilities,” she said in a statement. The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office said in a statement Thursday that the federal government had alerted local authorities of suspicious letters addressed to election offices “in multiple states, including Nevada,” and that it was in touch with the FBI, the Postal Service and others. Law enforcement officials said it’s too soon to say where the letters came from or who may be responsible. The Postal Inspectors declined to discuss details of their probe. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger referred to the envelopes that were sent to Fulton County as domestic terrorism, and said in a statement that his office was "working with our state and federal partners to determine if any additional Georgia officials are being targeted." Robb Pitts, chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, said in a statement, "This incident underscores the issue of election worker safety and the need for stronger election safety. Our recently-opened Elections Hub will allow us to improve security operations as we go into the 2024 elections." Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs told The Associated Press the incidents in his state were “acts of terrorism to threaten our elections.” Hobbs' office said Wednesday that elections offices in King, Pierce, Skagit and Spokane counties had all been sent envelopes containing unknown powdery substances. His office had also noted that during the state's Aug. 1 primary, election officials in King and Okanogan counties received suspicious substances in envelopes. Investigators determined the one sent to King County contained trace amounts of fentanyl, while the substance in the envelope sent to Okanogan County was deemed unharmful. The mailings come as election officials around the country have complained of increased threats, with some pointing to the bogus rigged election claims by former President Donald Trump and others since the 2020 election. Raffensperger said in his statement that election officials should "be free from fear and intimidation." "We will work tirelessly to ensure that Georgia elections remain free, fair, and secure,” he said. Link
  20. hat have we got here then? This is a 593bhp amuse-bouche; a 605lb ft canape served before the supper and pudding combo that is the fully new, partially hybrid M5 and M5 Touring due in 2024. Launched alongside the standard i5 exec saloon, the M60 is - for now - the most agitating 5 Series you can lay your hands on. Not that it comes across as an outer lane bully, actually. Dare I say it, this is one of BMW’s less controversial recent designs; certainly it’s the most sorted of the electric M car litter. Remember you’ve got the i4 M50 (weird nose), i7 M70 (squinty headlights) and iX M60 (just no) sharing the stable… No, this is a BMW that’s comfortable in its own skin, which means you won’t be red in the face every time someone spots you in it. Holster that mask at once. Yes boss. What does it get that the normal i5 doesn’t? Good question. That additional front-mounted motor contributes another 256bhp over the base i5 - giving the M60 all-wheel drive - while the M Sport suspension makes way for an adaptive set-up that lowers the ride height by 5mm and reacts to the road surface on the fly. The steering also sharpens up and active, 48V anti-roll bars improve responsiveness. TL;DR, more comfort and better dynamics, claims BMW. You also get BMW’s upgraded 22kW AC charging (for quicker top-ups at home), some exterior and headlight tweaks, 20-inch alloys, M Sport brakes with red calipers, a lip spoiler, plus electric front seats, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system and four-zone climate control. For when you’re giving a polar bear and a camel a lift, presumably. The 81.2kWh battery is unchanged, but the extra motor weight and power means you’ll be stopping more often: 321 miles is 40-odd shy of the RWD i5. Luckily 205kW DC charging means 10-80 per cent in the time it takes to order and consume lunch at a reputable cafe chain. Obviously all of those upgrades up the price. So here it goes. That price is £97,745. What?! That’s… nearly twice as much as the 2.0 petrol! Someone’s done their homework, yes it is. And that’s before you add in all the options that’ll march you into six-figure territory, never to be seen again. There’s a bunch of free colour choices but the poshest are £3,300; 21s are £1,500; Merino leather is £2.1k; a panoramic sunroof costs £1,600. Want a humble, heated steering wheel? Only part of the Comfort Plus Pack, m’afraid, so that’ll be £3,750. Think of the rear heated seats, electric tailgate, front comfort (and ventilated) chairs and tablet holders as on the house. The fancy HUD is bundled in with gesture control and BMW’s parking assistant for another two grand. All told this test car came in at just under £115k. That would’ve got you an i8 Coupe some years ago. c ome one then, how does it drive? It’s… sensational - in a completely different league to the i5. A boost paddle sits behind the wheel just begging to be pulled: oblige and max power is yours in bursts of 10 seconds. Acceleration is monumental, arriving in one enormous lump that feels like it’s been borrowed from a notorious theme park ride. Officially 0-62mph takes 3.8 seconds. Not Plaid levels of forward thrust, but fun isn’t measured in one dimension is it? Nope, it's measured in many. And changing direction is where the M60 has its rivals licked. Grip is just massive. Shod in Pirelli P-Zeros the M60 is solid and planted, giving you the confidence to stamp your authority on corners in that way brutish BMWs are so brilliantly capable. After a while it’s a proper muscular workout. I spent an hour in the car and emerged with a neck like Mr Incredible, and now none of my t-shirts fit. Don’t call it agile - it’s 2,380kg and you never quite escape the feeling that several laws of physics are being bent to force it to handle as well as it does - but the front end is ultra chuckable and the steering’s lightning quick. Even the ride is a step on from the standard car. I drove the M60 back-to-back with the i5 on an identical route and it’s noticeably more compliant over our knobbly tarmac, and that little bit better at isolating you from vibration. The comfort seats did their bit no doubt. That’s quite the appraisal. No kidding. I was expecting the M60 to be a carbon copy of the i5 bar a bit more oomph and sure-footedness, but I was blown away by the difference felt behind the wheel. If you’ve got the means, this is the one to go for. No question. Time to wrap it up… Enquickened electric saloons are hard to come by. In fact you’re pretty much limited to that Polestar 2 BST edition 270 (long ago sold out) and the Model S Plaid (not available in RHD). Might as well call it the Model S Plain because you’ll be having 10 times more fun in this when the road ahead gets twisty. Most people go the finance route these days, yes? Chuck a 10 per cent deposit down on an M60 and you’re looking at monthlies of £1,292 over four years fixed at 4.9% APR, with annual mileage of 10,000. Those are substantial numbers indeed. But this is a substantial car. Link

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