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Time Master 70’s Is Tribute To Iconic 1970s
The 1970s was an unforgettable decade for racing, design, and craftsmanship, particularly in the automotive world. Sports cars of the time, especially the Porsche 911, stood as symbols of precision, speed, and elegance. Inspired by this golden era, Ferro & Company introduces the Time Master 70’s — a timepiece that captures the spirit of the…
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Last And Largest Supermoon of 2024 Is Nearly Here
The full Hunter’s Moon—a moon known for its extra-bountiful glow in autumn, one that traditionally helped hunters harvest venison into the late evening, before the winter freeze—will rise on Oct. 17. It will loom larger and brighter than ever. The reason? It will be a supermoon. But not just any supermoon. The Hunter’s Moon this…
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Porsche Cayenne Minivan Built For Mark Zuckerberg’s Wife
When a Porsche minivan doesn’t exist, billionaire Mark Zuckerberg makes one himself, with the help of West Coast Customs FOR HIS WIFE PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Priscilla Chan. A Personal Touch to Porsche In social media posts, Zuckerberg proudly shared his creation, revealing how he personally designed the vehicle. The customized SUV features a stretched wheelbase, lower…
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How to Find the Best Suitcase for Your Next Adventure: Key Features to Look For
Travelling can be an exhilarating experience, whether you’re setting out on a spontaneous weekend getaway or embarking on a long-awaited international trip. One of the most important decisions to make before any adventure is choosing the right suitcase. Your luggage plays a crucial role in the ease and comfort of your travels, and selecting the…
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Founders Of Hot Rodding Include Canada Born Hilborn
These 5 Hot-Rodders Forged the Legacy of the Flathead The impact of Ford’s flathead V-8 on the hot rod scene is undeniable. But the individuals that immortalized this engine—and, along the way, laid the foundation for the hot-rod scene—are the real heroes. photo- Brandan Gillogly n the early 1900s, horsepower was almost exclusively for the…
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Alleged Terrorist Plotter Was Seeking Refugee Status in Canada
The Pakistani national who allegedly plotted to travel to New York to murder Jews was seeking refugee status in Canada, according to an immigration consultant. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, who came to Canada in June 2023 on a student visa, was arrested on Sept. 4 by the RCMP for allegedly intending to carry out a mass…
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Over Half Canadians Opposed To Fed’s Unaffordable 2035 Ban On Gas Powered Cars
More than half of Canadians DO NOT support the federal government’s mandate to require all new cars sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, a recent Ipsos poll finds. Canadians across the country are “a lot more hesitant to ban conventional cars than their elected representatives in Ottawa are,” said Krystle Wittevrongel, research director…
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Porsche Rarities Coming To Auction
Broad Arrow Auctions has released the complete digital catalog for its upcoming inaugural Chattanooga Auction, set for 12 October 2024 at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Tennessee and we have it here for you to drool over (see below). Among the 90+ collector cars on offer at the single-day sale are no less than 15…
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USB Juice Jacking Is New Way Hackers Attack Travelers
How to avoid being hacked during this Fall’s travel season. According to a recent study by cybersecurity firm NordVPN, one in four travelers has been hacked when using public Wi-Fi while traveling abroad. However, unsecured Wi-Fi is not the only factor travelers should be worried about. Last year, the FBI published a tweet (see below) warning users…
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British Contemporary Artist Paints Nuke Blasts
Kirsty Harris depicts the most iconic man-made event that might take place in a landscape: the detonation of the atom bomb. Often working at scale, Harris confronts her audience with a vision of awe and beauty. Mushroom clouds hang over desolate expanses of the Nevada desert, provoking contemplation at the intersection of humanity, brutality, technology…
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New Flagship Turntable From Audio-Technica Delivers
STOW, OH, September 30, 2024 — Our friends at Audio-Technica are pleased to announce the introduction and availability of its AT-LP8X Semi-Automatic Direct Drive Turntable. The AT-LP8X is Audio-Technica’s new flagship turntable and its first-ever semi-automatic model. It is designed to deliver exceptional vinyl record playback, with features including a VM95 Series cartridge (included), adjustable VTA (vertical tracking angle), a…
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Canada’s Digital Services Tax is in US Crosshairs
From: Jon JohnsonTo: Global Affairs Canada On August 30, the US requested consultations respecting Canada’s Digital Services Tax Act under the dispute settlement procedure set out in the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The US maintains that by imposing the tax, Canada has failed to provide US service providers and investors treatment no less favourable than it provides to Canadian service…
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8 Cars That Deserved Better Engines
What vehicle never got the engine it deserved? That’s the question posed to our friends at Hagerty Auto Insurance. Their love of cars goes back decades, or centuries and they’ve all been wondering how much better certain cars would be if they had a different engine … … Or a better engine, something that truly…
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Canada’s 2020 Panda Return Is Red Flag For San Francisco Zoo
And more recently Finland’s Panda Return is a Red Flag for San Francisco Zoo’s $70 Million USD/ $94.3 Million CAD Panda Gamble Currently, there are no giant pandas here in Canada but Canada has “hosted” giant pandas on several occasions, including a long-term loan agreement that began in 2014. Those giant pandas spent five years at…
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World Economic Forum EDISON Alliance Speeding Global Digital Inclusion
World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance Impacts Over 1 Billion Lives, Accelerating Global Digital Inclusion. New York, USA, September 2024 – The EDISON Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, has successfully connected over 1 billion people globally – ahead of its initial 2025 target – to essential digital services in healthcare, education and finance in over 100 countries.…
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Pafi Muara Bungo Pharmacists Fight Indonesian Colonialism
Pharmacists In Indonesia A Cut Above The Indonesian Pharmacist Association or more popularly abbreviated as Pafi is a forum for pharmacists in Indonesia to participate in improving the level of public welfare, especially in the fields of Public Health and Pharmacy, in addition to their daily duties. One of the active branches that continues to…
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How to Remove Popcorn Ceilings? A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Popcorn ceilings are a well-known finish that resembles a bubble-like textured surface. They were trendy from the late 1960s to the mid-1990s. This is why homeowners who have had difficulty removing carpet and green tiles in the kitchen now want stucco removal. Steps to Remove Popcorn Ceilings The most effective way to remove a textured…
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DyslexicU: World’s First ‘University Of Dyslexic Thinking’ & It’s Free
I’m so excited to join forces with charity Made By Dyslexia today to launch the free online University of Dyslexic Thinking, hosted by Open University and available to access from all around the world. We decided to launch the university to teach the skills most relevant to today’s world – Dyslexic Thinking skills. The courses…
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Violent Crime Surges in Canada’s Major Cities: MLI Report
Violent crime is surging in some of Canada’s major cities, with sexual assault rates showing the largest increase over the short and long term, according to a new report. Sexual assault cases climbed in eight of nine major cities over the past seven years, with Ottawa being the exception to the trend, according to a…
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An Anime Sale At An Army Surplus Store?
Those who are in the Armed Forces and the general population of Anime fanatics seem to overlap too often to be coincidence. What one armed forces deployment in Okinawa, Japan does to you… Remember who you’re fighting for. For us, It’s always been Ankou team. Yukari is best girl. To take a few educated guesses:…
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Self Driving Cars Now Reliable Via “Liquid AI”
Driving Change: Autonomous Vehicle Trust, Reliability Restored with Autobrains ‘Liquid AI’ Innovation As the automotive industry evolves at a rapid-fire pace, trust in autonomous driving vehicles remains a critical challenge amid pervasive reliability concerns. Addressing this substantial industry pain point is automotive AI technology disruptor Autobrains Technologies. Its game-changing “Liquid AI” innovation—combining AI-assisted driving with its…
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