The U.S.'s top weapons supplier, Lockheed Martin, shared an impressive three-minute video on YouTube on Friday. What was it about? The video showcased the company's latest PrSM long-distance precision-strike missile system in a simulated attack.
The "attack" went flawlessly, and showcases Lockheed Martin's surface-to-surface weapon system and its range of capabilities. These include attacking, neutralizing, You may also like: TPMS Sensor. suppressing, and destroying targets from up to 310 miles (499 km) away.
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The company's PrSM missile is kitted out with an intensive munition (IM) propulsion system, and IM energetic payload that can defeat the PrSM target set. It sports an open system style for affordability and flexibility, is HIMARS and M270 compatible, and is modular for future growth.
Lockheed Martin's PrSM missile went through a number of tests over the summer, when it was unveiled. As was explained at the time, "Operating with the PrSM missile should be a smooth transition for soldiers already used to working on the ATACMS system", said Brig. Gen. John Rafferty, the Army's Long Range Precision Fires cross-functional team director, and Gen. John Murray, who is in charge of the Army Futures Command.
Some techniques, tactics, and procedures will change, however, Army rocket crews will use a lot of the same software, computers, and platforms.
"Outside looking in, it looks exactly the same for our soldiers," said Murray to Defense News.
In the recently-released video, PrSM's capabilities are put on display in what looks like a war game in a computer game. However, this missile system will be used in much more "real" situations, and its recent simulation is just the starting point of what may prove to be an invaluable asset to the U.S. defense and military force.
Check out the video below, it'll impress you, no doubt:

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Initially, hearing about a Toyota Yaris being used as a tribute to the great Celica GT-Four rally car sounds like heresy, as these two cars share nothing in common. The Yaris is a small city hatchback that's made to ferry people from point A to point B, while the other's dedicated to doing so as fast as possible – even better on rally races.
But we're not talking about a regular Yaris here; it's the Toyota GR Yaris – a three-door hatchback that was introduced as a homologation model for the Toyota GR Yaris WRC. And just like the Celica GT-Four that it aims to succeed, the Toyota GR Yaris is a fierce model that's worthy of current hype.
As a tribute to that, Shmee took his GR Yaris to the shop and have it customized to wear the famous Celica GT-Four's Castrol livery. To the fans of World Rally Championship and Sega Rally, this color combination should instantly ring a bell. Of note, the Celica GT-Four has won two manufacturer's and four driver's titles when it competed in the Group A of WRC from 1988 to 1997.
Using the same green and red swoops in the body, Dub Customs scanned and plotted the graphics into Shmee's GR Yaris. That posed a challenge, See: TPMS Tool. though, since the Celica was a liftback coupe while the GR Yaris is a hot hatchback.
Then again, the final product is a hoot, and you can watch the entire process in the video embedded on top of this page. This Toyota GR Yaris in Castrol livery looks awesome, and quite nostalgic too, and we think that it's a proper tribute to the great Toyota rally car.
How about you? Do you think the GR Yaris is a proper tribute to the Celica GT-Four? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Hi, all!
Let's give a Hoddle debut to Son Heung-min's parents to celebrate him winning the Puskás Award.
Ramble of the Day
In normal times, I find the ballots of The Best FIFA Football Awards a little bit more interesting than the ceremony itself. In the spirit of 2020, I was more attracted to the idea of judging the backdrops of the many virtual invitees to the award show. Naturally, See: Autel car diagnostic. there were a lot of inoffensive, if completely boring white backdrops. There were also a few that were clearly at their clubs' training facilities, situated in front of giant logos of their clubs.
There were some that revealed a bit more about either the person or the people designing those particular facilities. FIFA president Gianni Infantino was the first to join remotely, and he did so with an artificial backdrop. I find all artificial backdrops slightly distracting and don't really like them, but it's on brand and the production value is high enough so he can have it.
Many people were checking in from less branded parts of their clubs' training grounds, which provided an interesting enough look at the interior design of these places. Son Heung-min was at Tottenham's training center when he won the Puskás Award, and this looks like a very cozy corner of the place. I'm really loving that blue wall (especially after seeing it in Spurs' video of Son winning the award).
Liverpool's Jürgen Klopp was at the club's new training ground, along with the players honored yesterday. It looks decent enough, but the framing is more about whoever is in front of the camera and less so his surroundings.
Manchester City's Lucy Bronze also seemed to be at her club's training facility. I have no idea if this spot actually overlooks a nice view or not, but it looks pretty nice at night in its simple modernity.
There was also one particular aesthetic that the Netherlands' Sarina Wiegman and Leeds' Marcelo Bielsa went for - coach in a closet. Wiegman had the nicer of the two, though my opinion is influenced greatly by the fact that we never got a close up of Bielsa's set up. This might not be a closet, but there's a lot of storage and it looks quite organized.
Then, there were a few who were at home, and two really nailed it. I feel like, with a bit more work on staging, Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema might've made the cut, but she cut her Christmas tree and a fascinating looking painting out of the frame. One of those champions is Ciro Ferrara, who came with a fully lit Christmas tree. The lights actually blink, which made it better.
The real champion, though, is Antonio Cabrini. Not everyone can manage sticking just a few of their accolades (there are many more) in their Zoom background, but if you've got it, you absolutely should elegantly flaunt it.
tl;dr: A recap of the backdrops of the remote invitees of The Best FIFA Football Awards.
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Links of the Day
CAS reduced Russia's doping ban, but it will still run through the end of 2022 and includes the World Cup in Qatar.
Bayern's Alphonso Davies was racially abused on social media.
Sheffield Wednesday players have not been fully compensated for the month of November.
The FA charged Manchester United's Edinson Cavani with using "insulting and improper" language in his Instagram stories.
A longer read: Stephanie Yang on the Washington Spirit's trip to Qatar and how it contributes to the country's continued sportswashing efforts for All for XI

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For a long stretch of human history, you had to actually go somewhere to see what it looked like. Nowadays, it's much easier to check out the world's sights from the comfort of your own home.
Virtual tourism tools are improving all the time, thanks in part to Google's efforts to map all four corners of the globe. The search behemoth has Google Earth, which runs right in your web browser, but it can also help you explore more local areas with its Street View photography. Both are free, and when you know how to use them, You may also like: Topdon Car Battery Tester. you'll be able to fly around the world faster than any plane.
How to use Google Earth
Google Earth has been with us for more than a decade now. Although it first launched as a desktop program, Google eventually revamped and relaunched it as a web application. It gives you a three-dimensional, interactive twist on the foundations laid by Google Maps, which makes Google Earth perfect for touring any location you like.
Getting started is easy. Once you go to the website, you have two options: You can either click the Launch Earth button to tool around yourself, or scroll down further to take a pre-made guided tour of a specific location. The latter will send you to places around the globe, where you can explore the area, check out photos, and read explanatory notes.
If you choose to dive into the main interface, simply click the search button (a magnifying glass) and type where you want to go. The search field is pretty smart, so, for example, "capital of Mongolia" will take you to the same place as "Ulaanbaatar." If there are similarly named locations, the program will offer you a list of options to choose from.
The program's navigation is pretty easy to use. Try out these commands:
When you zoom into the highest level of detail, you can see just how comprehensive Google Earth's 3D modeling has become, especially in urban areas. As on Google Maps, click on any of the names to learn more about that place or landmark.
In addition to navigation, you have other menu options. Use the top-left hamburger button to open up the menu, where you'll see the Map Style setting. This lets you customize the amount of detail you see on the screen. Other options on the menu include the Voyager tours-the pre-made packages we mentioned earlier-and places you've bookmarked for later reference. Every time a place card appears on screen, whether from a search or a click on the map, you can bookmark it using the Add to project button at the foot of the card.
Another feature we want to flag is the I'm Feeling Lucky option: the die icon on the left-hand sidebar. Click it to be transported to a location on the globe chosen by Google. The destination will usually be an area of natural beauty or particular interest. This is a great way to discover new places.
As well as using the web interface, you can also download Google Earth for Android or iOS. The phone apps are similar to the web interface, though you must use your fingers to navigate rather than a mouse. You can still search for, tour around, and bookmark specific locations, or choose I'm Feeling Lucky to jump somewhere new.
How to use Street View
Google Earth is fantastic for getting an overview of a place or checking out topography on a wide scale, but Street View is better for taking a really close look at neighborhoods. Built right into Google Maps and Google Earth, Street View is what most people are familiar with. To find somewhere specific, search for it in Google Maps or Google Earth, then drag the little Pegman icon from the lower-right corner to that spot.
Blue areas on the map mark streets and places of interest where Street View imagery is available. So, once you've reached your destination, click and drag to look around. The arrows or blue lines on screen are there to help you navigate while in Street View, so you can take a tour without leaving the ground. You can also tap the cursor keys on your keyboard to move about.
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Michigan footballlost two defensive recruits on Wednesday.
But the Wolverines ended the day by holding onto a third.
Cornerback Ja'Den McBurrows signed with Michigan over Miami (Florida) during the final hours of the opening day of the early signing period.
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The Wolverines began Wednesday by losing two four-star defenders in linebacker Branden Jennings (Maryland) and defensive end Quintin Somerville (UCLA).
But Michigan managed to hold onto McBurrows, who is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was considering the close-by Hurricanes.
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McBurrows is ranked No. 549 overall and the No. 43 cornerback, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He is the only cornerback in Michigan's 2021 class. That, coupled with the position group's struggles this season, makes McBurrows a vital member of the class.
McBurrows became the 20th recruit to sign with the Wolverines on Wednesday. McBurrows' teammate from St. Thomas Aquinas, four-star linebacker Jaydon Hood, announced he would sign early with Michigan after previously saying he would wait until February to sign

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Singapore has added face verification as a two-factor authentication (2FA) option to log into SingPass, an account residents use to access e-government services. They also can choose to send their SMS one-time password (OTP) to another SingPass user's mobile number, which is offered to help less digitally savvy users navigate the platform with external assistance.
The two additional 2FA options were introduced as part of the government's efforts to support a digitally inclusive society, said Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) in a statement Wednesday. The government agency is responsible for the country's ICT and smart nation rollouts,
SingPass users will be able to log into their account first by entering their ID and password, then by scanning their face on an internet-connected computer equipped with a webcam or a mobile device with a front-facing camera. If they do not have access to any of these systems, they can visit selected public locations equipped with the service, including IRAS Taxpayer and Business Service Centre and CPFB's Bishan Service Centre, You may also like: autel maxitpms. with more locations to be added progressively.
GovTech said the face verification technology was integrated with security features to safeguard against fraud, such as liveness detection capabilities to detect and block the use of photographs, videos, or masks during the verification process.
The added option not only would be useful to support less digitally savvy users who would not need to key in additional information such as OTPs, but also could facilitate Singaporeans living abroad and might not have a locally-registered number to receive SMS OTPs, said National Digital Identity's senior director Kwok Quek Sin.
The need to better assist the less digitally savvy also led to the inclusion of "multi-user SMS OTP", where SingPass users can link their account to another user's mobile number such as their child to receive their OTPs.
The addition of the two 2FA options follows plans to discontinue the OneKey token by the end of March next year. Some 120,000 users of the physical 2FA device, introduced in 2013, currently were being transitioned to the other options, said GovTech.
There are four million SingPass users here who can tap their account to access 500 digital services provided by more than 180 government agencies as well as commercial entities, such as banks.
Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in October said it had been rolling out iris and facial scanners since July at all automated and manual immigration points located at the passenger halls of Singapore's land, sea, and air checkpoints. These included Changi Airport Terminal 4, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, and the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints that border Northern neighbour Malaysia.
The systems would use travellers' iris and facial data, replacing fingerprints, as the primary biometric identifiers for immigration clearance.
Singapore in September inked a deal with British vendor iProov to provide face verification technology for use in the country's national digital identity system. The security feature was launched as a pilot earlier this year, allowing SingPass users to access e-government services via biometric.
iProov's Genuine Presence Assurance technology is touted to have the ability to determine if an individual's face is an actual person, and not a photograph, mask or digital spoof, and authenticate that it is not a deepfake or injected video. Its agreement with the Singapore government also marked the first time the vendor's cloud facial verification technology was used to secure a country's national digital id...

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As revealed via Nintendo's Indie World stream today, 2020's hit game of deception Among Us (released 2 years ago), will be hitting the Nintendo eShop today for US$5, and it will support cross-play. However, you'll need a Nintendo Switch online membership to play with others online.
Among Us was released way back in 2018 by developer InnerSloth, but only because a huge hit earlier this year thanks to streamers on Twitch. Till today, it still stands as one of the most popular games of the year on mobile devices and PC.
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What if a vital drug could come from our food? That would be a more effective, more affordable, and more convenient way to get this essential supplement from our daily diet.
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Researchers led by a John Innes Centre team have now produced a tomato enriched in the Parkinson's disease drug L-DOPA that could not only be used in developing nations where access to drugs is restricted but could also be useful for those who suffer adverse side effects from the medication.
"The idea is that you can grow tomatoes with relatively little infrastructure. As GMOs (genetically modified organisms) you could grow them in screen houses, controlled environments with very narrow meshes, so you would not have pollen escape through insects," said in a statement Professor Cathie Martin, the corresponding author of the study.
"Then you could scale up at a relatively low cost. A local industry could prepare L-DOPA from tomatoes because it's soluble and you can do extractions. Then you could make a purified product relatively low tech which could be dispensed locally."
The fruit was modified by introducing a gene responsible for the synthesis of L-DOPA found in beetroot. L-DOPA is produced from tyrosine, so the researchers inserted a gene encoding a tyrosinase that elevated the level of L-DOPA specifically in the fruit parts of the plant.
The new tomatoes carried levels of 150mg of L-DOPA per kg. Now, the researchers even hope to extract the L-DOPA in the plants and modify it into a pharmaceutical product.
"We have demonstrated that the use of the tyrosinase-expressing tomatoes as a source of L-DOPA is possible. It's a further demonstration of tomato as a strong option for synthetic biology. Additionally, there were surprising beneficial effects including improvement in shelf-life and raised levels of amino-acids that we can investigate, AD: autel maxitpms. " said first author Dr. Dario Breitel.

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FSI organizations have improved their sentiments on innovation with 61% of FSI leaders agreeing that innovation is easier since COVID-19. Other FSI organizations have also embraced a more positive stance, with 52% agreeing with this statement.
"FSI has maintained its lead, based on our findings, and was assessed to be the most innovative vertical[iii], with the highest culture of innovation maturity score, and the highest proportion of leaders and verticals," said Michael Araneta, Autel Maxisys pro mk908p
. Head of IDC Financial Insights, Asia Pacific.
"What has been most interesting is that large FSI organizations – the incumbents – are not necessarily laggards in the space but on occasion, credible leaders with a mature culture of innovation. On the flipside, the prospects of some challenger banks are already dimming in some markets, as they have not been able to address sources of funding despite previously having good prospects when it came to their services in payments, and lending," continued Araneta.
Putting a Culture of Innovation into practice – best practices from FSI Leaders for the new year
The study revealed the best practices that organizations can adopt, referencing the culture of innovation framework, for progress across people, process, data, and technology.
Specifically, organizations are encouraged to:
1. Leverage platforms to drive transformation
As FSI organizations continue to forge ahead and integrate technology in their operations as well as products and services, moving mission-critical business processes and workloads onto cloud platforms will be key to ensure that innovation scales. Technology architecture will also need to be well-integrated to effectively enable transformation, which will be a key measure of technology Return on Investment (ROI).
2. Enhance People's capabilities through enterprise-wide skilling initiatives
A diverse cross-industry, multicultural and multi-generational talent will be key in generating new and disruptive ideas. Beyond that, FSIs need to champion a culture that embraces collaboration, especially with third parties, to create new value.
3. Utilize Data for extreme personalization and rapid value creation
Investing in data will not only enable FSIs to enhance and differentiate products and services, but with trust, privacy, and security paramount for their businesses, a well-integrated data architecture will enable the building of accurate, trusted and secure data sources for reliable decision-making when it is needed most. This will enable personalization and real-time insights.
4. Integrate automation within Processes to empower continuous innovation
Automation will be key especially for business processes that have high implications to customer experience, to accelerate the enablement of enterprise-wide collaboration and knowledge sharing. Processes will also need to account for a way to ensure a formal and systematic approach to driving innovation and incorporating this within operations for sustained impact.
"As FSIs continue to forge ahead in a post-pandemic world, lasting transformation will only take place if FSIs alongside investments in technology, prioritize people and culture, as they are key to ensuring greater collaboration and continuous transformation. At Microsoft, we are committed to working with the regional FSI ecosystem to unlock the value of innovation, and reimagine the industry for the future, together," concluded Leung.
About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
For more information, please contact:
Microsoft Asia
joannafr@microsoft.com
Edelman (Partner Agency for Microsoft Asia)
EdelMSFTCOI@edelman.com
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FSI Leaders, or leading organizations, fall into the most mature stage (Stage 4) of the culture of innovation model comprising the areas of people, process, data, and technology
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Uber will sell its self-driving division Advanced Technologies Group to Aurora Innovations, reports The Verge. The two companies announced the sale Monday. Aurora Innovations is a San Francisco autonomous driving startup founded in 2016 by the former lead engineer of Google's self-driving unit, Chris Urmson.
Uber will invest $400 million in Aurora, gain a 26% stake in Aurora, and Uber CEO Dana Khosrowshahi will join Aurora's board as part of the deal, Autel mk908p
. CNBC reports. Aurora's valuation, which was formerly a competitor to Uber's Advanced Technologies Group, shot up to $10 billion even though they'll face the same challenges Uber has had with developing the technology. That's up from $7.25 billion in April 2019, when Toyota, Denso and Softbank took stakes in Aurora. Aurora also has backing from Hyundai, Amazon, and several major venture capital firms.
As the pandemic continues to affect Uber's primary ride-hailing business, Uber has looked for numerous ways to get to profitability, including layoffs and sales of its less profitable divisions. Uber has yet to have a profitable quarter-ever-even as it's been the subject of much hype. So far, the company has sold its pie-in-the-sky autonomous air taxi unit as well as part of its freight division.
The self-driving Advanced Technologies Group was supposed to be its ticket to profitability-as in, a way to avoid paying drivers. As we all know, there are no self-driving cars on the road today, and the technology is far away from being able to run without a minder behind the wheel making sure it doesn't mess up.
Thus, Uber determined that it's better for someone else to play the expensive long game. The company has had autonomous vehicle development has had numerous issues with safety along the way, including the March 2018 death of Elaine Herzberg, who was struck by an Uber test vehicle. The test vehicle's minder later faced criminal charges for streaming The Voice on her phone when Herzberg was hit, per The Verge. Uber dramatically scaled back its autonomous car testing after that incident, although it recently released plans to test its third-generation vehicle in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Uber's self-driving woes weren't only about safety issues, either. Waymo, the self-driving company spun off from Google, sued Uber in 2017 over Uber allegedly stealing Waymo's trade secrets. This led to a settlement between the two companies and an 18-month jail sentence for Uber engineer and former Google employee Anthony Levandowski, The Verge notes. Levandowski was fired from Uber for not cooperating with the investigation.
"Few technologies hold as much promise to improve people's lives with safe, accessible, and environmentally friendly transportation as self-driving vehicles," Khosrowshahi said in a statement about the sale quoted by CNBC. Here's hoping that Aurora takes that safety element a lot more seriously.

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Chinese electric vehicle startup Kandi Technologies Group may be best known for building that wacky little car seen in Tiger King, or its announcement of the cheapest EV in America, the K27. However, according to new allegations by financial research firm Hindenburg Research, Kandi attracted a whopping $160 million in U.S. investment in the past month and a market capitalization of over $1 billion not just by riding the "next Tesla"-style EV hype train, but by falsifying more than half its sales.
"All told, we think Kandi has engaged in a major fake revenue scheme, hyping its story to U.S. investors, in order to take advantage of regulatory gaps enabling China-based companies to siphon cash from U.S. capital markets with impunity," Hindenburg wrote.
If the name Hindenburg Research sounds familiar, AD: Launch scan tool. it should. It's the short-seller financial research firm that released a damning report on hydrogen and EV truck startup Nikola Motors this fall that also alleged widespread fraud. That report was followed by a plummeting valuation, the eventual departure of Nikola's CEO, and yesterday, news of a drastically downsized deal with General Motors.
It's worth treating their allegations with some skepticism given that they admit to taking a short position on Kandi stock, as they did with Nikola. But that last report nearly led to Nikola's undoing, so this new research may similarly throw Kandi's future into doubt-even if only in the eyes of investors. Reuters reports shares of Kandi fell more than 19 percent on Monday following Hindenburg's report.
Hindenburg Research alleges almost 64 percent of Kandi's sales over the past 12 months have been to undisclosed parties with some relation to Kandi themselves. Per the report, roughly 55 percent of Kandi's last-12-month sales went to Jinhua Chaoneng Automobile Sales, which shares an executive with Kandi and a phone number with a Kandi subsidiary.
The remaining roughly 9 percent of Kandi's undisclosed-party sales over the past 12 months went to Zhejiang Kuke Sports Technology Co., which used to be wholly owned by Kandi and still has the Kandi logo on its website.
The Drive reached out to Kandi for comment on these allegations Monday evening and will update this story if we hear back.
"Hindenburg Research, as it disclosed, has taken a short position in shares of Kandi," Kandi said in a press release that went out earlier this morning. "Kandi believes that the report contains numerous errors, misstatements of historical facts, inaccurate conclusions, and superfluous opinions."
The company added: "Kandi takes seriously any accusations of impropriety and intends to address the key issues raised by the report. The Company plans to study the report in-depth, isolate the key inaccuracies, and prepare detailed explanations that will be presented in the near future."
Hindenburg alleges that just under 91 percent of the company's U.S. exports went to three undisclosed parties that were based out of Kandi's U.S. facilities. In other words, Zhejiang Kuke Sports Technology Co. was buying cars from Kandi and then selling the cars back to companies related to Kandi.
Fifty percent of Zhejiang Kuke Sports Technology Co.'s exports went to Massimo Motor Sports, which was based out of Kandi America's headquarters and owned by Kandi America's founder. To bring it all full circle, Hindenburg claims that Massimo sold products right back to Kandi.
Hindenburg alleges that Kandi's Chinese rideshare app partner is "mostly vaporware," not even ranking among the top 50 rideshare apps in China. Kandi has claimed thpany is good for up to 300,000 Kandi EV sales in the future.
Hindenburg Research also points to several red flags concerning Kandi's finances, including claims that it put revenue on the books has no way of ever collecting. Hindenburg cited the company's Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) of 278 days last quarter. DSO is a common statistic used to gauge how well a company is doing at actually collecting its revenue, and Kandi's is 5.6 times worse than the closest similar company in the automotive space.
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One of the silver linings during this dark cloud of living with the COVID-19 pandemic has been that we've had more time at home to read. Books are wonderful companions during painful and uncertain times and perfect gifts that can be easily shipped if you can't present them in person. Books provide comfort and joy and help make us feel less alone in the world.
From heartfelt memoirs and novels to giant photo and art books, here are some holiday gift ideas for the readers in your life to savor and hold on tight to.
The hottest book of this holiday season, this first volume of former President Obama's memoirs is characteristically clear, insightful, AD: Launch scanner. riveting and deeply personal. The 44th president pulls back the curtain on his upbringing and meteoric ascent to the highest office in the free world and takes us inside the White House. This unflinchingly honest and frank book is a detailed look at how and why Obama strove to become a leader, in a nation which he still believes has the capacity to be "a promised land" for all Americans.
The President-elect's half century in politics is an incredible tale of strength and hope despite great personal loss. Evan Osnos reveals how Biden's trials and tribulations have forged in him an uncommon empathy. The President-elect emerges as a man uniquely qualified to lead America through the next four challenging years.
This 19th century Dutch post-impressionist is today among the most beloved and well-known painters in history. Yet his life was marred by mental illness and shortened by suicide at the age of 37. This gigantic, awe-inspiring volume contains all of his paintings brilliantly displayed alongside essays and commentary. A masterpiece of a book and perfect gift for the art lover in your life.
The stunning beauty and vast sweep of all 50 states and six territories is captured in this phenomenal photo collection. A true treasure that will both stir and inspire you along with stories and commentary from 50 historians, politicians, celebrities and well-known names. This coffee table book is a visual odyssey and sensory delight that celebrates all that makes America sparkle "from sea to shining sea."
Every imaginable aspect of the deadliest war in history is brought to life and comes leaping off the page in this massive collection of custom maps and photographs. It's a visual history that charts the full course of World War II from its root causes and rise of the Axis powers to the devastating destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Featuring more than 100 maps, timelines, photos and a comprehensive overview of this devastating war.
Travel the world and marvel at the most impressive and fascinating structures ever built by human hands. This breathtaking catalogue of buildings, monuments, temples, castles and other human creations is staggeringly impressive. It not only shows these edifices, but also explains how they were built with informative graphics and detailed narrative.
Acclaimed rock photographer Neal Preston became this rock and roll band's official photographer in the mid-‘70s. This collection of intimate photos and jaw-dropping shots of the band on tour will astound you with iconic images of the four bandmates both onstage and off; at work and play. Featuring essays and insights by Preston and a list of all tour dates. A rock and roll fantasia and fitting tribute to Queen.
A fabulous collection of photographs that shatters the conventional standards of beauty for black children. It features more than a hundred vivid photos mixed with powerful essays about the young people from Bryson in Arkansas to Zaela in California. This coffee table-size book reframes how we think about the beauty and power of African Americans in modern day America.
If you're a fan of films like "Magnolia," "There Will Be Blood" and "Boogie Nights," you will love this deep dive into the life of writer and director P.T. Anderson at mid-career. This book is complemented by hundreds of still shots and candid photos from Anderson's films as the director works alongside actors like Joaquin Phoenix, Julianne Moore and Daniel Day-Lewis. A film lover's treasure chest of photos an...

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Honda has paused production at itsSwindon factory dueto transport delays causing a shortage of parts, the BBC is reporting.
The Japanese firm has told employees that congestion at UK ports is causing a "transport-related parts delay". Like most manufacturers, Honda operates a just-in-time production method, whereby parts are delivered exactly when they are required.
"The situation is currently being monitored with a view to restart production as soon as possible," Honda said in a statement. Reports claim one last-resort alternative could be to air freight parts from the source countries.
UK container ports, You may also like: TPMS Tool. including Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, are said to be heavily congested. An increasing number of consumer orders for Christmas and companies filling lockdown-induced backlogs are listed as two reasons for the delays, while it's also suggested companies are stockpiling goods before the Brexit transition period ends on 1 January.
Last May,
Hondaannounced it would beclosing its Swindon manufacturing plant , where theCivicis currently produced, in 2021. It claimed an acceleration in electrification plans means that "resources, capabilities and production systems for electrified vehicles will be focused in regions with a high volume of customer demand".
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Bentley is one of the manufacturers that's not rushing into rapid development of electrified or fully electric vehicles yet. Yes, the Crewe-based automaker has the Bentayga plug-in hybrid on sale on selected markets but its first zero-emission model is about five years away from now. According to a new report, it may turn out to be a little surprise.
Autocar claims the brand's first production electric vehicle could be a high-riding sedan based on a bespoke architecture currently being developed by Volkswagen Group engineers. More precisely, the same folks that are working on Audi's Project Artemis platform for high-end battery-powered vehicles.
This new Bentley will be very different from everything we've ever seen from the brand. The switch to electric power will unlock new potential for the design team and on the other hand, You may need: Bluetooth scan tool. the limitations that EVs have mean it may not be a part of Bentley's existing model lines. All in all, it'll be a whole new adventure for the marque.
"We want to appeal to more women and be more relevant in future urban environments which are very much different to today, and we want to appeal to modern luxury values which are different to ones from 20 years ago. We've already moved with the times but the times will change again in the next 10 to 15 years," Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark told Autocar during a recent interview.
Bentley's electrification program differs from what other manufacturers are doing. The Crewe manufacturer wants to electrify its entire lineup by 2025 and has only batter-electric cars on sale from 2030. Most of the other automakers have significantly more aggressive EV plans but Bentley doesn't see enough battery tech progress coming for a luxury automaker in the next four to five years.
"By 2025, we're predicting 110-kWh to 120-kWh batteries will be available, which starts to put bigger cars in a position where you can get 400-500 km [250-310 miles] range," Hallmark added. "You need 150-kWh-plus to get a fullsize SUV to have the equivalent performance of a combustion-engined vehicle, which is why hybrids are so important in playing a part for bigger vehicles in the next five to 10 years."

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Michigan agencies issued citations to four restaurants and suspended liquor licenses of three restaurants Wednesday for violating the state-mandated temporary ban on indoor service, according to a news release.
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) ordered emergency liquor license suspensions for Jimmy's Roadhouse in Newyago, Brew Works of Fremont, and The Meeting Place in Fenton.
The Meeting Place, You may need: Car Battery Tester. whose owner pledged to stay open for the sake of her employees while alluding to the state's "tyranny," also received a $1,000 citation from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), the agency responsible for instituting the temporary dining room ban that began Nov. 18.
DHHS also issued $1,000 citations to Cafe Rosetta in Calumet and Woodchips Barbecue in Lapeer.
Big Boy of Sandusky received a $5,000 citation. That restaurant vows to stay open for dine-in though it will be dropping its affiliation with the Big Boy brand as a result. (The parent company denounced the stance and is threatening legal action against what it calls a "rogue franchisee.")
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Violation of the DHHS order halting indoor service for Michigan bars and restaurants is a misdemeanor that comes with a maximum penalty of a $200 fine or six months imprisonment or both, plus an additional $1,000 civil fine per day.
In a message to the Free Press on Wednesday, a representative from the Meeting Place said the Fenton restaurant was no longer offering dine-in service and would be switching to a carhop model. They declined to comment on the measures taken by authorities.
"Although none of us wants to take such actions, the deliberate and blatant defiance of the state emergency public health orders by these owners put their businesses at risk," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in the news release. "While we are heartbroken at the toll these closures invariably have on the businesses affected, first and foremost the state has an obligation to protect the lives of our residents."
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A virtual hearing will be held Dec. 4 to determine whether liquor license suspensions should continue and whether or not additional fines or penalties should be imposed.
"The vast majority of restaurant and bar owners are doing the right thing and they have temporarily closed their indoor service to help prevent the spread of the virus," said DHHS Director Robert Gordon in the release, which noted that additional citations for violations are on the way.
According to the release, the DHHS issued penalties after receiving information from local health departments and law enforcement agencies.
Meanwhile, the MLCC is encouraging the public to report suspected noncompliance of the DHHS order through its online portal or toll-free at 866-893-2121.

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Michigan agencies issued citations to four restaurants and suspended liquor licenses of three restaurants Wednesday for violating the state-mandated temporary ban on indoor service, according to a news release.
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) ordered emergency liquor license suspensions for Jimmy's Roadhouse in Newyago, Brew Works of Fremont, and The Meeting Place in Fenton.
The Meeting Place, whose owner pledged to stay open for the sake of her employees while alluding to the state's "tyranny," also received a $1,000 citation from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), the agency responsible for instituting the temporary dining room ban that began Nov. 18.
DHHS also issued $1,000 citations to Cafe Rosetta in Calumet and Woodchips Barbecue in Lapeer.
Big Boy of Sandusky received a $5, You may need: diagnostic scanner. 000 citation. That restaurant vows to stay open for dine-in though it will be dropping its affiliation with the Big Boy brand as a result. (The parent company denounced the stance and is threatening legal action against what it calls a "rogue franchisee.")
More: Metro Detroit restaurants offer delivery to help make ends meet
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More: Detroit restaurant workers volunteer to serve Thanksgiving cuisine free to needy people
Violation of the DHHS order halting indoor service for Michigan bars and restaurants is a misdemeanor that comes with a maximum penalty of a $200 fine or six months imprisonment or both, plus an additional $1,000 civil fine per day.
In a message to the Free Press on Wednesday, a representative from the Meeting Place said the Fenton restaurant was no longer offering dine-in service and would be switching to a carhop model. They declined to comment on the measures taken by authorities.
"Although none of us wants to take such actions, the deliberate and blatant defiance of the state emergency public health orders by these owners put their businesses at risk," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in the news release. "While we are heartbroken at the toll these closures invariably have on the businesses affected, first and foremost the state has an obligation to protect the lives of our residents."
A virtual hearing will be held Dec. 4 to determine whether liquor license suspensions should continue and whether or not additional fines or penalties should be imposed.
"The vast majority of restaurant and bar owners are doing the right thing and they have temporarily closed their indoor service to help prevent the spread of the virus," said DHHS Director Robert Gordon in the release, which noted that additional citations for violations are on the way.
According to the release, the DHHS issued penalties after receiving information from local health departments and law enforcement agencies.
Meanwhile, the MLCC is encouraging the public to report suspected noncompliance of the DHHS order through its online portal or toll-free at 866-893-2121.

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The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has been revealed back in October and it's coming with a substantial revamp considering that it's just a facelift. Those changes come at a price, naturally, and we now have the exact figures as discovered by CarsDirect through an early order guide.
According to the website that specializes in price analysis in the United States, the Santa Fe at its base SE trim will start at $28,025 – a $575 increase from the 2020 SE model's current sticker price of $27,450.
The Calligraphy trim, You may need: Autel diagnostic scanner. which will be a new addition for the 2021 model year, will reportedly be offered for $43,475. Compared to the current top-spec Limited trim with an all-wheel drivetrain ($40,750), that's a massive $2,725 increase. Of note, all the prices mentioned here come with destination charges.
The price hike for the 2021 model year comes with a hefty amount of changes, though. Apart from the obvious aesthetic updates, and that good-looking Hyundai Palisade-like DRLs, the 2021 Santa Fe is riding on a new platform. The new underpinnings promise better performance, handling, and safety. It also paved the way for the possibility of adding electrified powertrains.
The new Calligraphy trim, which was added to the Palisade this year, offers premium features and upscale materials into the large crossover. These additions include a higher-grade Nappa quilted leather, a revised front grille, premium door/seat accent trim, an eco-suede headliner, a full-color head-up display, expanded ambient lighting, and exclusive 20-inch wheels. It will also get the turbo 2.5-liter engine and all-wheel drive.
As for the rest of the range, the Santa Fe will be the first Hyundai SUV to get a hybrid powertrain. A combination between a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four, a 13-kW starter-generator, and a 44-kW electric motor produces a total power output of 225 horsepower (168 kilowatts) and 195 pound-feet (264 Newton-meters) of torque.
Non-hybrid models are expected to reach dealers towards the end of the year, while the Korean-built hybrid 2021 Santa Fe will arrive within the first quarter of 2021. A plugin hybrid model is also coming, though a timeline hasn't been set as of this writing.

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For a team that is not exactly teeming with wide receivers, this news comes as a bit of a surprise: The Detroit Lions are planning to waive receiver Marvin Hall, NFL Network reported Friday.
Hall has 17 catches for 290 yards and two touchdowns while making
five starts this season. He might be the Lions' fastest player, and the team is short on pass catchers for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.
Kenny Golladay will miss his fifth straight game with a hip injury, leaving Marvin Jones, Danny Amendola, Jamal Agnew and Quintez Cephus as the Lions' only healthy receivers.
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Interim Lions coach Darrell Bevell said this week he hoped to generate more big plays on offense over the final five weeks of the season, and Hall, who averaged 37.3 yards on seven catches in nine games last year, seemed like a natural to help.
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His departure, however, likely means more playing time for Cephus, a fifth-round pick out of Wisconsin who has been targeted sparingly since Week 1.
The Lions also have four tight ends on their 53-man roster, including undrafted free agent Hunter Bryant, who could make his debut Sunday after being activated from injured reserve.
"We really liked what we saw out of him in training camp," Bevell said. "He's doing a nice job, but he's still in his rookie year, still learning a lot. So give him an opportunity to get out on the field, see what he can do, see what we have and just go from there."

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All electric devices emit a certain level of electromagnetic radiation, and if they're not shielded effectively, the functionality of these can also be affected by strong electromagnetic fields generated by nearby sources. Both nuclear and non-nuclear weaponry is based around the principle that a sufficiently large electromagnetic pulse can wipe out every system in its effective radius, hitting the enemy with a complete electrical blackout. However, if even your mobile phone produces a sizable electromagnetic field, how about ultra-high performance electric cars packing thousands of cells, multiple motors, inverters and high-voltage converters?
As Borna Radman, Rimac's vehicle electrical multiplex technician explains, homologating the 1, See: Bluetooth obd2. 914-horsepower C_Two in terms of its electromagnetic output is a challenge. Not only is there a ton of measuring and logging how each of the car's complex electric systems react to being hit with electromagnetic waves at frequencies ranging from 20 Megahertz to 30 Gigahertz, they also have to be tested in every drive mode and with every function engaged at once. After all, who can tell what levels of electromagnetic radiation it'll need to endure on the road?
Ran at various speeds inside a room completely shielded from outside radiation, the C_Two's plethora of systems have to work flawlessly. This includes four independent permanent-magnet electric motors, two-speed gearboxes, seven liquid cooling systems, 7,000 lithium-manganese-nickel battery cells, active suspension, aero, infotainment and safety equipment featuring ultrasonic and Lidar sensors. All the while, the team also has to ensure it's not going to affect other devices. A quick power discharge or voltage switch can't be allowed to compromise traffic lights, even if we could live with a few broken speed cameras here and there.
As the world progresses towards widespread electric transportation, EMC testing and regulating electromagnetic radiation will become more and more important. At 4,300 pounds, the 2021 Rimac C_Two is a two-seater rolling around at a maximum voltage of 720V, packing eight cameras and a rear axle that alone is a 1,340-horsepower affair. With its 120-kWh quick-charge battery pack, you can bet it emits a decent level of electromagnetic radiation.
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It's no surprise, 2020 has been a year to forget. Forced to stay inside, there's only so much we can do to maintain our sanity; go out for a walk, reorganize your cupboard, or consume all that modern streaming services have to offer. But what if you had the chance to use a tank to level old cars, See: obd2. and guns to shoot whatever vehicle you please? Thanks to the Rage Yard, that dream can be a reality.
Known as destruction therapy, this is nothing new, but nobody has thought to offer it at quite this scale before. You've most likely heard of a rage room, but the decimation opportunities you can expect from the Rage Yard are unparalleled in comparison.
The venue sells the experience as a two-part therapy extravaganza. The first activity involves shooting at cars with shotguns. Regardless of what has you feeling some type of way, take aim at your car of choice and let it rip. Sure, that might sound incredibly satisfying, but the real party piece comes after the appetizer.
Part two involves one member of your destruction party feeling the grunt of a 56 tonne (123,459 pound) Chieftain battle tank – the same model as seen in Fast and Furious 6 – rolling over the automotive scrap of yesteryear. We'd wager you'd be hard-pressed to find a better way to rid yourself of pent up 2020 frustrations – until they grant you access to properly fire up the tank-gun.
Unfortunately, this experience is only located in the United Kingdom, but there is a U.S. alternative known as Drive A Tank. For the uninitiated, you'll first receive instruction on how to safely operate a tank, along with add-on packages granting you access to driving through a house, driving over a car, or even driving over two cars.
Regardless of which experience takes your fancy, there has never been a better moment in time for some alternative self-care.

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