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D1GP Ebisu Nishi (Bank Circuit)
November 17th, 2022
the 2022 season of D1GP has officially ended with the final round of the year being held at the newly constructed bank circuit over the back of ebisu's infamous nishi course.
just over 12 months ago there was yet another horrific earthquake that struck the northern part of honshu (japan's main island) up in fukushima prefecture – close to ebisu circuit causing an extremely dramatic landside from school course all the way down to the west course. converting a natural disaster into something quite beautiful within ebisu circuit the bank course was created from the landslide area. a very surreal experience to be one of the first to stand and shoot at this place especially for the concluding rounds of the 2022 D1GP season. yet another amazing year capturing thousands of photos, building more relationships and sponging up even more image training for future driving and practice.
2022 D1GP series
1st: Masashi Yokoi
2nd: Masato Kawabata
3rd: Naoki Nakamura
looking forward to the 2023 season. love alwaysss. caseyy x
January 18th, 2022
my perspective from this years 2022 tokyo auto salon held in makuhari messe in tokyo, japan. enjoy x
October 22nd, 2021
if you follow SHIRTSTUCKEDIN across our social media platforms you would have seen myself, naoki & takeda made the giant treck to hokkaido last weekend, more specifically tokachi speedway. i have only ever been up to hokkaido once which was back in mid 2019 for a very small event next to chisato airport to take photos.
fast forwarding two and a bit years it was time to go back again however this time with a truck and 2 cars. on the sunday there was an event held and organized by takeda-san (YURA MODE) – it has been a while since he has put on an event up there due to the pandemic. ever since i saw naoki drive here for the first time a few years ago from videos kicking around on youtube i have always been beyond interested to at least go and see the course in person let alone drive it. being extremely far away from nara, kansai means multiple days off work and a bit of budget needed to make it a possibility.
to put it briefly how far away this course is from kansai the trip began in nara to fukui in the truck which was a 3 hour drive to the port terminal. from there a 22-23 hours boat ride to tomakomai terminal in the south of hokkaido. unloading the truck off the boat to then another 3 hour drive direct east just past a little city called obihiro to then, tokachi speedway totalling transit time to around 54 hours.
this is the first proper shakedown i've done in the practice car which i purchased at the start of this year, putting most of the time and efforts into the main 3037 meihan car but with that currently having it's engine rebuilt the practice car was the pick to take up north. it is a very simple setup car. SR20DET, step 1 cams, HKS 2530 with a 12CM rear housing, 4.3 2 way, b-knuckle, stance suspension, radiator, intercooler and R33 mission. naoki took his main S13 up in which has had some recent work and loads of maintenance done to it along with getting re-tuned last week and making just under 580HP out of a 2.1L step 3 SR20DET.
usually when i go away driving i leave the camera at home however i've been more motivated to take it lately even if it means getting it out and taking photos for 10-15 minutes, memories will be forever and need to continue to remember this. below are a few photos i took over the period of the trip along with a 10+ RAW youtube video i have put together which includes the trip to and from, in-car footage and some outside footage of naoki absolutely ripping apart tokachi. towards the end of the day i managed to put the camera inside naokis car however the battery died instantly. if you have the time i highly recommend watching it below.
once again thank you to each and every single one of you for your following and love through contact and purchasing goods via the SHIRTSTUCKEDIN online store, it makes doing trips and driving like this a possibility and hope to do more as soon as possible. loveee always, caseyy x
September 14th, 2021
since kansai all stars it has been reasonably quiet on the driving front over here in japan. as usual the lead up to kansai all stars every year is very full-on for all participants and garages involved so it is very common to have some down time post the event.
fast forwarding a month last event nakamura naoki, his son nakamura ryuu, aki fujio & friends had a very small, intimate and rainy day at meihan d course. a little day to give the next generation some time to practice and get some seat time and drive with some of the best.
below are a few photos i took over a 20 or so minute period, rain was pretty full on. i have also put together an 8 minute RAW POV onboard video from my little action cam on youtube in which i will embed into this post also. be sure to check it out – naoki and his son properly driving together for the first time which was amazing to watch and capture. PS if you want to see any photos larger just right click and open in new tab – have laid them out this way as there are a few in this post.
big love, always. caseyyy x
November 1st, 2018
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October 4th, 2018
You might remember a few weeks ago some videos going viral from Nakamura Naoki's newest S15 being tested for the first time. Being there and driving with Keisuke, Jamie and Nishio I decided to have a small break when Naoki and Miki showed up just to get some shots of the car prior being loaded to Australia for this years WTAC drift challenge next week in Sydney Australia in which he will be competing in. The initial plan was to head down to Okayama Prefecture to Bihoku Highland Circuit so the car could get up to speed and under some pressure properly however due to the multiple typhoons that hit Honshu over the last few months it was Motorland Suzuka that managed to stay mostly dry.
The newly painted S15 chassis – a 3 color fade painted by Naoki himself welcoming red up front for his newest and largest sponsor VALINO tires fading into pink and purple for the true N-Style feel. This is the same body that he has previously been driving in such as Kansai All Stars in 2017 etc. A few months prior to this day the SR20DET was removed and a 1000HP T88 2JZ that was purchased straight out of a Toyota Aristo, backed up with a holinger gearbox all tuned and set by Garage REMS.
Enjoy the images
This was the first time Nishio from Otokichi Family in Mie had seen the car also.
Shane Bingham from Stacked Inc always by Naoki's side helping wherever and whenever he can maintain and prep cars.
A strong combination of grippy Valino tires, soft and forgiving Stance coilovers and Naoki's insanely aggressive, snappy driving this car lifting wheels off the ground everywhere.
Apart from a water hose popping off after 3-4 sessions and whatever tires were bought there car was somewhat faultless. I have been shooting and spectating Naoki drive for around 8-9 years now and this was one of the fastest and grippiest cars I have probably seen run, period. I wish him all the best at WTAC! If you didn't get a glimpse of the videos check them out on the SHIRTSTUCKEDIN instagram x
October 4th, 2018
On one of my most recent photos on Instagram I asked you as an audience what you would like to see more of from Shirtstuckedin. A large majority of you asked for more photos and detailed blog posts so let this be a start of many years of photos to catch up on.
Just over 2 months ago I set off for Japan for a short 10 day trip to pickup my new car and attend a few events such as the annual Kansai All Stars GP in Meihan Sports Land. Returning over 7 weeks later, here is a little scratch of the surface as what unfolded.
My previous purple S13 was sold in order to get into something a little more setup and not so cosmetically sound to ensure confident driving which was replaced by this yellow S13 that I purchased off Naoki Nakamura.
The first day I was there I began fixing and replacing a few things and getting it somewhat ready to drive with the help from the boys at Stacked.
Shane, Jamie, Naoki, Ryota all donated a bunch of left-over aero from previous cars that were no longer running which made the car look a little neater.
I bought this car purely for the reason that most of the engine and driveline were mechanically A+. Time is always limited in Japan which lead me to such. The engine is a rebuilt S14 SR20DET with a metal headgasket, step 1 cams, HKS GT3037 with a high mount TRUST manifold, intercooler, oil cooler, radiator, RB25 fan, 2 way, b-knuckle and that is pretty much it. I have driven a few previously owned turbo cars but never enough to get into the groove so this was all still relatively new.
From my trip last year with the beige car I ran TOYO R1Rs up front which definitely was the pick for this car. 235/40/R17 on a 9J +12 Rays 57D.
Including all the aero off Naoki he also granted me with his X-D1 Origin Labo bonnet off his old S13 which quickly founds its place on the S13. Here it is the night before somewhat looking like a car.
Alongside my new purchase Keisuke Nagashima from New Zealand purchased another car off Naoki Nakamura with all means and hope to start driving with friends and relations we have met over the past decade from traveling and shooting in Japan. Keisuke bought one of Naoki's previous street cars which happens to be a S15 with a few very simple and efficient mods.
After a solid week both of the cars were somewhat ready to go and we got the word from Takumi Yokota-San who is the owner of the N-Body S14 and newly opened Sky Motors Drift Garage located in Higashi Osaka area that there was a practice day on at Mikawa Motorland held by Garage Dual.
Keisuke's S15 looking pretty under the gas stand lighting.
The course is located in Aichi-Ken which is a solid 3-3.5 hours away from Osaka. On this route you pass through many beautiful mountain ranges from Osaka Prefecture into Nara and Mie. Being so far away we both opted for transporters. Keisuke's S15 was riding above Takumi's S14 in the N-Body truck whilst mine was on a separate truck thanks to Ryota and Imamaeda. We left early enough to get a few cool shots on the expressway, simple stuff like this always rocks me about Japan.
Always plenty to see along the way.
First PA stop…
…surreal situation for Keisuke and I.
Once off the expressway through Shinshiro you climb a dramatically steep mountain to get to the top where Motorland Mikawa is located.
In a way this was and wasn't the best day to do a shakedown. Middle of summer in Japan or typically before Obon (national holiday) is unbelievably warm and humid. I think the temperature topped out at 41 or 42 degrees celcius however it was a good test to see if the cars would survive or not.
With no expectations of how many people would be there driving or spectating we were greeted by many local members such as MCR Factory who are very good friends with the Garage Dual family. Some of these cars setups are getting wild, 255/R18 up front, higher and even more grip all-round.
There were a bunch more famous cars and drivers around the pits and on the circuit however I'll save that for another post down the track.
Perfect street car.
It was a nice feeling having Takumi-san with us on the day who wanted to do some car testing prior to Kansai All Stars which was the following weekend.
Being a strong competitor in D1 Street Legal / Lights Takumi is an experienced, talented driver and mechanic. With 12 years of Nissan mechanics under his belt as I previously mentioned above Takumi has now owned his own garage in East Osaka (Yao) to be precise.
After a few sessions back to back with Keisuke without any faults this car was probably one of the funnest things I have been behind. With the car tuned by Neo Style in Wakayama Prefecture it was somewhat making around 350-360HP on around 1 bar of boost. I decided to run radials on the rear – KENDA 265/35/R18 to begin with before jumping into a stickier, grippier tyre just to feel the car out.
After a bunch of driving all morning post lunch it was time for an unexpected ドリコン mini-drift-comp in which Takumi mentioned to Keisuke and I if we wanted to be apart of it. Having had 3 members with cars ready to go we happily accepted. 99% of the cars entered. It basically consisted of 3 cars in 3 runs back to back, super simple and fun and a great way to break up the regular classed, practice runs throughout the day.
Thankyou for the photo Kurt!
Following the mini-drift-comp we had a few more short sessions before calling it a day. With about 45 minutes sleep and temperatures breeching 40 we filled up at the bottom of the mountain and slowly made our way back to Osaka. Moments as such will always be amazing.
My original intentions for this trip was to pickup the car and slowly do a few things to it in order to get ready for the end of the year when the weather in Japan would be slightly more enticing to drive. In saying that after this first day of driving Keisuke and I both knew what we wanted to do and were pretty set to maintain the cars and get driving again ASAP.
Besides Keisuke's car getting a little warm after back-to-back runs and my dump pipe wiggling loose it was well and truly a trouble-free day. Here is a little clip following Keisuke and his mid-mounted JAZZ manifold. I also have a little bit of onboard footage from this day which I'll have to get around to and edit!
More to come xxx
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July 18th, 2018
May 22nd, 2018
the drive to nikko circuit from nara early last year x
February 3rd, 2018
mitsuyoshi nishio-san. 音吉ファマリー leader from mie prefecture on a perfect, crisp morning at meihan x


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How do I run my exported NWJS game on Linux?
I put my exported Zip onto Linux Mint (I'm new to linux, but this one feels like windows) and when I extracted it, the [project name] file does not have a file extension, so how do I run my game?
On windows, the file has an .exe which lets you run the game. But why is there no extension at all on the linux version? What am I supposed to do next?
Executables on Linux are specified by an executable file permission rather than using any specific file extension.
You can run it from the terminal. IIRC Linux supports desktop shortcuts but last I checked these only work with absolute paths, so Construct can't auto-generate that as it doesn't know where in storage the files will be extracted. I think you'd have to make an installer or something to put the right desktop files in. It might have also varied depending on the distribution or window manager. I think it was kind of a mess last I looked in to it...
Thanks Ashley!
I'm not sure how to run it from terminal. (Also just as a heads up your tutorial doesn't say how to do run the game either construct.net/en/tutorials/exporting-desktop-apps-nw-js-15) Maybe Linux is just not supposed to be user friendly.
But yeah it seems really messy, or tedious, attempting to make builds for non-Windows systems unfortunately. Perhaps it's just not really possible.
1. Open a file browser and search where extract the project
2. Right click > open in terminal
3. type: ./'New project'
(New project the default name. Your project will be different)
In linux the start file will be the project name (default: New project) without extension
Thanks nyuszi008, my game is running using that!
I'm guessing that when it's on Steam, that Steam will somehow just run the file without having to type a command in terminal each time.
Interestingly, I transferred both the zip and the extracted zip to the Linux Mint computer, and it seems to be able to run both versions.
However the external level data files that I normally include alongside the .exe on Windows, when I transfer them from windows to linux it doesn't seem like that works here. Perhaps it's related to that permissions thing.
I put my game on steam. (i haven't released my game yet, I put it for testing) ran smoothly without any adjustments
Eren that's great did you also do a Mac build?
also do you have links to the game you are working on?
yes, I also did a mac build and tested it on steam
it works
unfortunately don't have links. I will share the link when I activate my steam page.
nyuszi008Ashley (or anyone else)
I tried opening my game using terminal but it doesn't run.
Do you know what what I could do, or what this terminal message means?
Thanks for the help!
You might have a problem with permissions. Extract the zip and run the game with the same user. But the message says that the file cannot exist. (might missing something in the extract folder)
Develop games in your browser. Powerful, performant & highly capable.
I remember before, for permissions, you could drag the file into a browser (chrome) and then release it to be downloaded by the browser, and after that, open the file, this way the permissions problem would be solved ...
Of course, I tried this solution years ago
Thanks for the help.
I didn't encounter this issue a few months ago (as seen above).
Instead of transferring the export from my Windows computer, I tried exporting the NWJS directly through Firefox on Linux.
But I get the same result no matter what I do. Even this issue:
When I tried opening the "Lib" folder, it requires me to authenticate:
Could it just be an issue on NWJS end then?
Has anyone else tried exporting their game and running on linux recently?
Thank you!
Some case a 'lib' folder need admin rights (e.g. lubuntu)
Try run: sudo ./'Your game'
Now work for me. (just nw.js sdk) It might be a bug in construct.
If command drop errors might be a display driver bug. I have to install the original nvidia driver in ubuntu (I have a laptop)
Bug report: github.com/Scirra/Construct-3-bugs/issues/5017
It appears to just be a problem with the latest 55 NWJS, because I exported with 54 and it works!

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why do magnets monopoles do not exist?
Hi Fareena!
Magnetic monopole is a hypothetical particle. Magnetic monopoles do not exist in nature. You may break down a magnet into very small magnets, but then each small magnet will be having two poles. Till date, scientists have not found a way to separate magnetic monopoles.Cheers!!
Hi Fareena
All magnetisim is due to moving charges. The best way to think of why all magnets have two poles is to think of a coil of wire with a current in it. This will create a magnet very much like a bar magnet. In the coil, one end is the North pole and the other end is the South pole. Now you can see that the coil must have two poles because it must have two ends. Cut the coil in half and it still has two ends. Cut the coil down to one loop and it still has two ends. Even in a bar magnet the magnetism is due to the orbiting electrons in the material. One side of the orbit is one pole and the other side is the other pole and there is no way to have an orbit without two sides.
Now if magnetisim had magnetic charges ,like electricity does, then you could have magnetic monopoles but no one has ever found a magnetic charge.


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Microsoft To-Do updated on mobile with faster sync, handful of UI tweaks
Microsoft To-Do has added new ways to interact with your tasks and faster syncing on iOS and Android.
Microsoft is taking a small break from its onslaught of major features for its To-Do app, opting instead for some smaller tweaks in the latest updates for mobile devices. Across both iOS and Android, that means you'll now see To-Do sync a little faster. Meanwhile, each app has received its own slight tweaks to the way you interact with tasks.
Here's a look at what's new for To-Do on Android:
- If you've ever lost track of an important to-do due to a case of clumsy fingers, we've got your back. We now give you the option to Undo after removing a to-do from the Important smart list.
- We've improved sync and performance in shared lists, including fixing a crash that could occur when removing members.
Over on iOS, To-Do has simplified the process of moving tasks between lists. Here's a full look at what's new:
- New: We've made it easier to move your tasks between lists. Just swipe from the left on the to-do, tap the new yellow Move to button and choose the new list.
- New: We believe that a to-do by any other name would still accomplish just as much, so our To-Do list is now named Tasks.
- Improved: We're continuing to make improvements to sync and accessibility. This particular update includes faster sync for newly created lists and better voiceover support when completing tasks.
These tweaks are small in comparison to other recent updates like list sharing and steps for tasks, but they're important nonetheless as Microsoft moves to flesh out To-Do as a replacement for Wunderlist.
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Also just got an update of To-Do on my Windows Phone, don't suppose you have a what's new there??
This typifies MS. Still stuck in politics.
As implied by: "To-Do list is now named Tasks." I bet they sat in countless product management meetings with the Wunderlist team, and existing Office Div stuff arguing the toss over the name.
Yet groups / subfolders still don't exist. Basic features.
The development speed is glacial at best. And why their competitors edge past them. Sad
Any Cortana integration yet?
they probably should have left it "To-Do", since Google's is "Tasks"
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The Camas High School baseball and boys soccer teams' 2022 seasons came to an end in state tournament play on Saturday, May 21.
The Papermakers' baseball squad fell to Issaquah 6-0 in a 4A state tournament first-round contest at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, Washington, while the Camas boys soccer team lost to Pasco 3-1 in a 4A state tournament quarterfinal game at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco, Washington.
BASEBALL: The Papermakers, seeded ninth in the 16-team tournament, were held to just three hits by Issaquah starting pitcher Maxwell Goldberg, who struck out eight in a complete-game effort.
"We just have our off games," Camas senior Drew Hancock told The Columbian, the Post-Record's sister paper. "You can't be perfect all the time. It's a tough game."
No. 8 seed Issaquah scored four two-out runs in the third inning, a rally aided by an error and two wild pitches.
Papermakers pitchers Ethan Hubbell, Max Freser and Ryan McClaskey allowed just four hits but issued eight walks, including two with the bases loaded in the sixth inning that allowed the Eagles to extend their lead.
Camas finished the season with a 15-8 overall record and won the 4A Greater St. Helens League regular-season championship. It took fourth place at the 4A District 3-4 tournament to qualify for the state tournament.
"For me, (the best part of the season) was the experiences with my teammates," Hancock said. "We've played together since Little League. We're all grown up now. It was a good run."
BOYS SOCCER: The Papermakers surrendered three second-half goals to the top-seeded Bulldogs in their season-ending defeat.
Kevin Klave scored Camas' goal with an assist from Jeremy Mohn.
The Papermakers, the 16-team tournament's No. 9 seed, advanced to the quarterfinal round by beating eighth-seeded Lewis and Clark 1-0 in a first-round state tournament contest on Wednesday, May 18, at Gonzaga Prep High School in Spokane.
JP Warnell scored Camas' goal in the first half with an assist from Kieran Halsinger. Papermakers goalkeeper Hayden Rouse recorded his second straight shutout and three saves.
Camas (16-4-1 overall) finished in second place in the regular-season 4A GSHL standings and fifth place in the 4A District 3-4 tournament, clinching a state tournament berth with a 2-0 win over Olympia on Friday, May 13.


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This weekend it will be held in Madrid the International Final of Red Bull Campus Clutch with the video game Valuing as a great protagonist. So much so, that on Saturday July 17 the group stage will be held and on Sunday 18 the semifinals and the Grand finale. In addition, the entire championship can be followed through the channel of Twitch de Red Bull España with comments from Lembo, Fleki, Blazee and Venturini.
Red Bull competition with Valorant in Madrid
Thus, on Saturday July 17, Valorant will star in the group stage of the International Final from 09:00 to 20:00 in peninsular time. With the participation of more than 300 universities Out of 53 countries, only 12 university teams from different countries are the privileged ones that will compete in this round: Spain, Turkey, Portugal, Egypt, the United States, New Zealand, Canada, Belgium, Pakistan, Peru, Belarus and South Korea are the chosen ones.
On the same Saturday, the teams that have passed the group stage will be decided, to move on to the next day with the final leg of the competition. And it is that on Sunday, July 18, the semifinals and the Great Finel. From 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., the classified teams will fight for the world title and a prize of nothing more and nothing less than 20.000 euros. Everything to decide which team is the best after months of competition.
"Red Bull Campus Clutch is the largest event in history dedicated to college players passionate about tactical shooters. Students from 53 countries have participated in their respective national championships to meet in this International Final. In Spain, participation was record: 54 teams with a total of 270 participants. Alone SPAIN.DLL will be the representative in the International Final after winning the National Final ", they explain from Red Bull Spain.
All those who want to follow the event in person they can go to the official website from Red Bull Cluth to reserve your tickets; yes, the capacity will be limited to only 130 people due to current restrictions due to the pandemic.
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Talib Kweli's new album Prisoner of Conscious releases tomorrow, but he offered it up for streaming today... needless to say, the WUW? office is enjoying this Monday's weekly office listening party. Tell us what you think.
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Blogger of Consciousness,
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Although Shannon Faulkner is no longer in the fray, the battle continues over women in the all-male corps of cadets at The Citadel.
Faulkner announced Friday she was withdrawing as the first female cadet in the military college's 152-year history because of the stress of her 21/2-year court fight to get in, and her isolation among 2,000 male cadets.Faulkner, 20, said Saturday that she finally felt relief that her ordeal was over.
"No one ever said anything, but I felt like I was not treated the same way" as other first-year cadets, she told CNN. "I could feel that I was alone."
Faulkner said she had no regrets. "Whether I succeed in The Citadel or not . . . the law was on my side and I had the right to go too," she said.
She said she was hurt by the spontaneous celebration at the campus after she announced she was leaving. One of Faulkner's foes, South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon, told The Associated Press that the cheering from cadets was wrong.
"They were celebrating her failure. I think she's to be commended for trying," he said.
She did more than try, said John Banzhaf, a law professor at George Washington University. "She did get in" to The Citadel, he said.
"The barrier is broken, the egg cracked, and there is no way to unscramble it," he said.
It was Banzhaf who originally filed a complaint with the U.S. Justice Department about The Citadel's all-male policy. In that case, the department said it could not bring a lawsuit because no South Carolina woman had complained.
Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, an Emory University women's studies professor who helped designed the alternative programs for both states, said Faulkner's brief stay at The Citadel shouldn't have much of an impact.
The real question, she said, is whether there is a place for single-sex education.
That view is shared by Karen Johnson, the national secretary for the National Organization for Women. "The issue is gender discrimination in publicly funded schools," said Johnson, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel.


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A movie that has long gone viral on social media reveals a mama hen chirping out loud to quit an excavator from destroying her nest. The online video has about 81,000 sights.
Mom chook chirps aloud to quit excavator from destroying her nest. (Picture courtesy: Twitter)
A mom will go up to any extent for her children. With out genuinely caring about herself, a mother will secure her little ones from all the things and this movie that you are about to check out is proof. A mama bird required to secure her eggs from an approaching excavator and she held chirping out loud to personal the driver about her nest. The video clip was shared by IAS officer Awanish Sharan on Twitter. It was posted on April 11 and has more than 81,000 sights.
In the now-viral video, the mother hen can be found hoping to protect her eggs from being destroyed by the excavator. Each time it arrived nearer to the position in which the chook experienced laid her eggs, she chirped out loud to make the driver aware of her and her eggs' existence.
View the video clip below:
Mother's Will. pic.twitter.com/13jvq0MZKY
— Awanish Sharan (@AwanishSharan) April 11, 2022
The web talked about a mother's unconditional love for her small children in the comments section. However, some also mentioned that the man driving the excavator was purposely attempting to scare the fowl to seize her reaction. See some of the opinions down below:
Only mom and dad are the a single who is with us in the most difficult times.. they are the only one particular who supports you to superior , they always suggests you can n you will .. sometimes I wonder I really feel so lucky that I have most awesome mother and father..
— Tiwari (a woman with dreams ) (@quantagirl8) April 11, 2022
The one operating this excavators did all this intentionally to manufactured this clip… It is shamefull
— ! (@ChallengerCh) April 11, 2022
Maa se sachcha iss dunya may koi nahi sir . ek maa hello hai jo hamesha apne infant ka bhala chahti hai . unfortunate mai ne kho diya apni ammi ko
— Ruman Khan (@R1_rumankhan) April 11, 2022
Mother is often a worrier , motherhood emotion , actually coronary heart touching , tears dropped unknowingly….remaining a human becoming we should under no circumstances wipe out innocent birds n animals loved ones.
— Priya (@mepriyadarshi5) April 11, 2022
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— VIRENDER MOR (@VIRENDERMORBASS) April 11, 2022
— Dayanand Rose (@dayanand_rose) April 11, 2022
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CityWalks Best Eats Joins Forces
And with a snap of a finger, the booth is gone.This booth that made a quite entrance has disappeared. We will update this article with more information as it becomes available.
Have you ever wanted to go to The Cowfish or Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food to order your favorite appetizers or desserts, but the lines are too long? Well, a temporary solution was available to guest in CityWalk. A new and convenient way to get some of your favorite dishes in CityWalk showed up for a even of music. Join us as we break down some of those dishes that you could have found in the CityWalk storage container.
Crab Etouffee
Your looking at some Crab Etouffee from French Quarter Courtyard. Étouffée, a dish of seafood or chicken simmered in a sauce made from roux, usually served with rice. Universal took their own approach to etouffe during Universal's 25th Mardi Gras Celebration. Served with a side of rice and and slice of bread, then topped with crab, this dish was a tasty and filling dish during the dance party that would erupt in the street. It is served hot so it may not be the best choice during the warmer days.
I'm Xavier - a food enthusiast and full-time blogger, theme park lover(especially Universal), and Halloween Horror Nights fan. I so happen to also lead the Universal Food Blog team on our trek to find the best dishes around Universal Orlando Resort to report to you!
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Feder column adds new dimension to Daily Herald
It was quite the first week for the new team of Robert Feder and the Daily Herald.
On the same day we told readers the Feder Chicago media column would be running in the Herald, we also announced the purchase of three weekly downstate newspapers, plus their commercial printing and niche publication businesses, bringing to 15 the number of papers in our Southern Illinois group.
The first DH Feder post, which still operates as an independent blog on RobertFeder.com, announced the expansion of our newspaper domain and, as Feder put it, "Earlier this week, as you may have read, the company hired a media columnist for the Daily Herald."
That was quickly followed by a Feder scoop that Madeleine Doubek, our former managing editor, was abruptly parting ways with Reboot Illinois, a government watchdog site that changed hands last year and was moving away from creating original content to a paid subscription model.
No more Daily Herald news for the week, but Feder continued doing what he does better than anyone else: Digging up exclusive stories of the comings and goings of the Chicago-area media world. His piece on Kathy Hart's unexplained absence from popular morning radio show, "The Eric & Kathy Show," was among our top-viewed stories online this past week; all sorts of engagement on our Facebook page, too. In fact, if you're looking for some amusement, scroll through the comment threads on his column and check out the, um, passion people have about people in the media biz.
And while some might think of a media column as somewhat lightweight and celebrity-driven, the fact is Feder has a nose for serious news. He was the first journalist to show the world the letter, signed by Rupert Murdoch, announcing the firing of longtime Fox News broadcaster Bill O'Reilly. In fact, Rob simply published a copy of the document; nothing more needed to be said.
Another Feder exclusive was his Feb. 23 report that sports anchor Mark Giangreco had been suspended without pay by WLS-Channel 7 for tweeting, "So obvious, so disturbing. America exposed as a country full of simpletons who allowed this cartoon lunatic to be 'elected.'"
Some other stellar work, just in the past few months, include:
• Reporting, even before employees knew of it, the sale of the historic studios of WGN-Channel 9, home for four decades to "Bozo's Circus," and surrounding property on West Bradley Place to a developer. (The company remained, but as tenants.)
• Disclosing, through previously unpublished media accounts, communications among Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and scores of local and national media heavyweights that provided an insider's look at, as Rob put it, "how the mayor works the media and how some media power brokers try to work the mayor."
• Revealing that TV host Steve Harvey was leaving Chicago for Los Angeles so his daytime talk show "could attract more celebrities." (One commenter quickly noted that Oprah didn't have trouble finding celebs when she was based in Chicago.)
We're still fine-tuning some of the specifics of how we present the Feder column, but the plan is to post a link to the column on our entertainment page at dailyherald.com before 8 a.m. each weekday. Likewise, the column will appear in the online version of our business publication, the Business Ledger. Rob is pretty much a 24/7 kind of guy, so he can post at any and all hours, and we'll be doing our best to pass it along quickly. In print, we've been running his column Wednesday and Friday on our Metropolitan Chicago page opposite the Opinion page. But same deal there: If there's a Feder scoop we think all readers need to see, we'll do our darnedest to get it in print, too.
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By Jeff Schmid
In 1985, the St Louis Chapter of the NRHS was meeting in the lower meeting room at Boatmen's Bank in Webster Groves, MO. At the October meeting, during the "new business" portion, it was announced that a group had begun restoring Frisco steam locomotive 1522 at the Museum of Transport (MOT). Having done a cosmetic restoration of Norfolk and Western steam locomotive 2156 for the dedication of the recently re-developed St. Louis Union Station, the group had just received permission from the MOT to restore 1522. This was the beginning a 17 year association between the Chapter and the 1522 group. The relationship was to prove very profitable and worthwhile to both groups.
1522's initial restoration to service took 33 months, and in that time interval several Chapter members joined the 1522 group, and vice-versa. Updates on 1522's progress were a monthly event at Chapter meetings. During that time the 1522 group formed a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit-Corporation, the Saint Louis Steam Train Association, typically referred to as the SLSTA. Officers and a Board of Directors were elected. The 1522 was formally leased from St. Louis County by the SLSTA. At the March 4, 1987 Chapter meeting, the Chapter voted to donate $3000 to 1522's restoration.
By May of 1988, 1522 was ready to roll. On May 4, the engine moved via Union Pacific from the MOT to St. Louis Union Station for a dedication ceremony on May 7.
It would be hard to overstate the significance of 1522's move on Union Pacific. At that time (and continuing to the present) UP has had a policy of no steam but their own. It speaks highly of the reputation of the SLSTA, the MOT, and the Chapter, that UP made this unofficial exception for 1522 for over fifteen years.
In the latter 1980's the Norfolk Southern (NS) steam program was very active. The Chapter had chartered trips using NS steam locomotives, but now there was a home-town favorite. A round-trip excursion from St. Louis Union Station to Decatur, IL on NS was scheduled for October 22, 1988, using 1522 for motive power. The trip was a success, although it returned quite late. Thus began 15 years of collaboration between the SLSTA and the Chapter in running trips.
The schedule for the NS steam excursions for any given year was often put together at the annual meeting of the Railway Passenger Car Alliance (RPCA) held every January. Chapter and SLSTA members became fixtures at these meetings, and it was assumed that the Chapter would do another NS trip with 1522 in 1989. However, since the Decatur trip, the SLSTA had put new brass side rod bearings on 1522. NS said that before offering the Chapter a trip, they would require a break-in trip for 1522 to ensure the engine would perform reliably. The SLSTA responded that they would like the opportunity to do a break-in trip, and when would NS like to do it? NS replied that, despite their requirement for a break-in trip, they would not offer to operate it.
This was a major hurdle to overcome. Why would any railroad offer a shake-down trip to facilitate an excursion on another railroad? Despite moving 1522 from the MOT to Union Station, UP still had the no-steam-but-their-own policy. Burlington Northern (BN) at the time was very anti-steam. They had recently refused to move steam for big events in other locations despite much political pressure. In fact, following a Transport Museum Association Board Meeting at the MOT during 1522's restoration, a retired CEO of BN was shown the locomotive under overhaul, and said, "Great job, but it will never run on BN." But, for lack of any alternative, the SLSTA sent a letter dated March 29 to the current BN President requesting a break-in trip. Amazingly, on April 5, BNSF said it would consider the proposal favorably, and a break-in trip was hastily arranged. BN requested no publicity so it was a stealth move. 1522 crew members were only told to come to Union Station on the evening of April 28. The engine moved to the former Frisco Lindenwood Yard, and about 10 PM the 1522 departed under cover of darkness with a 28 car train for Valley Park, Missouri. The train was turned on the wye and returned to Lindenwood where 1522 dropped off the cars. Then 1522 returned to Union Station successfully 'broken in' with no problems. This led to 1522 being approved to power the Chapter's trip to Moberly, Missouri on NS on May 27, 1989. Perhaps, more importantly, it indicated the BN would consider future operations of 1522. But bigger plans were already in the making.
The Chapter had been given the nod to host the 1990 NRHS National Convention, headquartered at St. Louis Union Station. An ambitious gathering of steam locomotives was arranged, including UP 844, NS 1218, Cotton Belt 819, and of course Frisco 1522. Again, the solid relationships among the Chapter, SLSTA, and the railroads paid off. BN approved a round trip with 1522 to Newburg, Missouri, and NS and UP both permitted their passenger equipment to be used off-line on BN. On June 16, 1522 hauled the Newburg trip and most people agree it was the highlight of the Convention. As an extra bonus the following Monday, 1522 was cut in behind the 844 on the UP's outbound Convention trip to Kansas City, with 1522 being set out at the MOT following a run-by at Webster Groves.
The euphoria following the Convention was dampened a few months later, however, when 1522 suffered an overheated pilot truck bearing in October while enroute to the Twin Cities to power an excursion. The engine limped home, and the SLSTA quickly began considering converting the pilot truck axles from solid to roller bearings. One by one the engineering challenges were worked out, but the conversion would require entirely new wheels, axles, bearings, and bearing boxes. This would come at a steep price, but the Chapter rallied for their home-town favorite steamer and in June 1991 voted to donate $8000 to help with the work. The Chapter appointed a Monitoring Committee to keep track of progress on the bearing conversion. At the July 10, 1991 Chapter meeting, several members of the SLSTA and the Monitoring Committee addressed the Chapter, and the Chapter voted to increase the total donation from $8000 to $19,000. Then, at the September 4, 1991 Chapter meeting, the members voted to donate, if needed, an additional $5000 to cover the cost of fuel for a break-in trip. Also, a member of the Chapter Executive Committee was elected to the SLSTA Board.
The bearing conversion took up most of 1991, but by October 1522 completed several break-in trips on BN to validate the new work. Unfortunately the break-in trips occurred too late to schedule any 1991 excursions on NS. It should be noted that Chapter members who owned private rail cars were very generous in allowing their equipment to be used on break-in trips for 1522 as well as public excursions operated by the Chapter. Former Frisco sleeper Cimarron River and lounge Chouteau Club were fixtures on many of these trips.
With 1522 healthy again, NS approved Chapter trips for June 27 & 28, 1992. These trips ran from the NS Luther Yard over to the old Nickel Plate line to Coffeen, Illinois. This Nickel Plate route was now a secondary main line for NS, and maximum speed was limited to 25 MPH. Some thought the low speed might make for a boring trip, but to the delight of the passengers, the leisurely pace was enlivened by no less than seven run-bys.
In November of 1992, the Chapter hosted excursions on UP on November 7 & 8. Many SLSTA volunteers helped in staffing the trains. This helped SLSTA members learn about the on-board complexities of running excursions and strengthened the SLSTA-Chapter partnership.
1993 dawned with the Chapter being offered another NS trip with 1522, this time from Luther Yard to Centralia, Illinois on June 5 & 6. The Chapter was already committed to operating trips to and from the National Convention in Chicago a few weeks later, but decided there was enough will power in the group to do the NS trip.
NS had no means to turn the train or locomotive in Centralia, so after the passengers detrained, the train proceeded south on the BN to Sesser, Illinois, where it was wyed and returned to Centralia. BN employees and families were allowed to ride the train on the move to Sesser. Once again, good relations with the NS and also BN made this whole trip possible.
Perhaps the pinnacle of mutual benefit and cooperation between the Chapter and SLSTA occurred in 1994, when the Chapter operated the first two days of a four day inbound trip to the 1994 NRHS Convention in Atlanta. In a rather non-typical turn of events, the initial request to BN for a trip as far as Birmingham, Alabama originated from the Chapter already in May of 1993, with BN approval coming a few months later. This resulted in the unusual situation where the trip was approved even before the Chapter had committed to operate any segment. In fact, the original assumption was that the route would be down the BN River Subdivision through Cape Girardeau, but there was sentiment within the Chapter to run via Springfield, Missouri, which added another day. BN approved this as well. Moreover, the NS designated the SLSTA as the sponsor of the entire four day inbound trip, regardless of which group was operating the trip and selling tickets. The fact NS would allow their trainset to run off their railroad for four days, three of them on BN, again speaks volumes about those railroads' regard for the Chapter and the SLSTA. The Chapter operated the first two days, from Union Station to Springfield, MO; and Springfield to Memphis. Other groups handled the third and fourth days from Memphis to Birmingham, AL and Birmingham to Atlanta.
One complication of the trip was that when the train was operating on NS, that railroad would not permit cars in the train that were not painted Tuscan Red. This meant that SLSTA support cars Firefly and Black Gold could not be in the train past Birmingham. The 1522 crew had to rent a truck to carry support tools and supplies while 1522 operated on the NS.
BN also handled the return of 1522 and its support cars from Birmingham to St. Louis via Memphis and Cape Girardeau. The 1994 Convention trips were very lucrative for the Chapter and SLSTA.
The Chapter and 1522 had by this time handled trips under the NS excursion program for seven years, and there seemed to be no reason why this relationship would not continue. But the railfan community was stunned a few months after the Atlanta convention when word came from NS that they would be discontinuing their excursion program.
Moving on into 1995, SLSTA personnel assisted Chapter volunteers in reconnecting the track next to the Abbott Shed at the MOT. But no Chapter trips were run with 1522 for several years, although, the 1522 stayed active traveling to various events on BN (now the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) after their merger). The lack of a trainset was a big deterrent to any kind of public excursion. However, in response, the Chapter purchased ex-Amtrak coaches Silver Maple and Silver Larch at a major Amtrak auction at Beech Grove, Indiana. A 'road test' of the cars was arranged on 1522's annual shake-down trip on July 5, 1996, and the cars rode well on the round trip to Newburg, MO, on BNSF.
Unfortunately 1522 had more bearing problems and was out of service for large periods of time in 1997 and 1998. At the June 1998 Chapter meeting, the membership voted to approve up to $15,000 for repairs to 1522. This amount was not given in a lump sum, but was distributed as invoices for work were submitted. But, on the first trip following lengthy repairs, the engine derailed on BNSF in North St. Louis in June of 1999. The resulting damage required much of the work to be done over. Finally in June of 2000 the 1522 was ready to roll, with the trailing truck axle and all six axles of the tender converted to roller bearings.
In the meantime, there were suggestions that Amtrak might consider operating steam-powered public excursions, using their operating authority on the railroads. There were challenges, including the fact that Amtrak inspectors had to approve any non-Amtrak coaches, as well as any steam locomotives. In response, the SLSTA invited Amtrak inspectors to observe the 1522's overhaul throughout 1998. Fortunately 1522's support cars Firefly and Black Gold had been rebuilt to Amtrak mechanical standards and certified by Amtrak inspectors. Ultimately the rebuilt 1522 was inspected and approved by Amtrak. A request was made for a trip to Hannibal on BNSF, which was approved. The Chapter put together a train and scheduled trips to Hannibal and West Quincy for September 30 - October 1. This was the first steam-powered excursion operated by Amtrak. Again, the Chapter and SLSTA can be proud of this pioneering achievement.
Everything started out well on the Saturday trip, but as the train headed north along the Mississippi River, word came that there had been a landslide in the St. Louis suburb of Spanish Lake. A southbound BNSF freight had struck the slide and derailed, totally blocking our train's return to St. Louis!
Chartered buses were lined up to take the passengers back to St. Louis, and the Sunday trip was cancelled. 1522 and the excursion train were stored in a siding south of Hannibal. On Monday, October 2, a skeleton crew went up to Hannibal and brought the engine and train back to St. Louis. Although the trip interruption and cancellation were a big disappointment, the Chapter and SLSTA handled the situation expertly and professionally.
With Amtrak's willingness to operate 1522-powered excursions, the Chapter decided to host the 2001 National Convention. Once again the good relations that the Chapter and SLSTA enjoyed with Amtrak and BNSF paid off. 1522 powered an excursion from the Amtrak depot to Hannibal-West Quincy on Thursday, June 21. The train was all private cars, with an Amtrak locomotive on the rear end to supply electric power to the cars. 1522 then powered a similar consist to Newburg and return on Saturday, June 23.
The following year, on Saturday, March 23, 2002, a unique Chapter-SLSTA collaboration occurred. A special trip with 1522 ran from the BNSF North St. Louis Yard to West Quincy, MO and return. The trip was for Chapter members only, in recognition of the many years of support given by the NRHS volunteers. Because it was not an excursion open to the general public, BNSF was willing to operate the train under the insurance which the SLSTA already had in place.
The winds of change never cease to blow, however. By 2002, 1522's boiler was near the point where it would require removal of flues to do a major inspection as governed by Federal regulations. Major firebox work would also be needed. Insurance premiums were rising, and it was increasingly difficult to make a profit on excursions. In June, a majority of the SLSTA Board of Directors voted to dissolve the organization at the end of the year.
But, there were still a few months of life in 1522 as well as widespread support for another excursion with the locomotive. The Chapter sponsored two more trips, on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 & 29. The trips ran from the Amtrak station to Newburg and return. The Sunday trip ran late and passengers unloaded and saw 1522 alive for the last time. The locomotive and support cars arrived back at the MOT a little after midnight on September 30, 2002, and 1522 was shut down, perhaps forever.
Once again, the trip could not have happened without the groups' excellent relations with the railroads. Amtrak authorized the trip and allowed use of their station. BNSF operated the trip to Newburg and return. UP handled the 1522 and support cars to and from the MOT. Add in the many years of working with NS, and there are scarcely any other groups who achieved such hard- earned respect among so many major rail companies.
In a final gesture of gratitude, at the December 2, 2002 Chapter meeting, members of the SLSTA presented a check for $25,000 to the Chapter, which was answered with a standing ovation. This brought to a close the nearly 18 year relationship between the two organizations.
In summary, the symbiotic collaboration between the Chapter and SLSTA rewarded both groups handsomely. Both groups depended in large part on their joint activities for revenue. A glance at the respective rosters shows the great extent to which the organizations shared a common membership. Finally, through mutual cooperation, the parallel goals of railway history and preservation were served very, very well.
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Where is the idler pulley located?
The idler pulley is found underneath the drum on the right side of your appliance. As you are reaching under the drum, grab the idler pulley and push down to take the dryer belt off the pulley and the motor shaft. Stand back up, and use the belt to slowly guide the drum out of the dryer.
What are the symptoms of a bad idler pulley?
Without a belt, stalling and overheating of the engine become commonplace. For auditory cues, squealing noise from the engine belt can be a tell-tale sign. As the pulley wears, the engine belt may squeal as it rubs against the surface of the pulley. The issue will worsen with time.
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Squealing. When the engine is idling, a bad pulley may make a squealing sound. This is due to the bearings in the pulley going bad. The bearings may also make various other sounds such as clattering or even a rumbling sound, making the vehicle sound as if there was much more wrong than a bad pulley.
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Loosen the bolt and push the pulley toward the center of the engine to relieve the tension on the belt. Slide the belt off the idler pulley. Hold the idler pulley so it cannot turn and loosen the center bolt with a socket wrench. Remove the bolt completely and pull the idler pulley from the engine.
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So, how long can you drive with a bad idler pulley? The safety recommendation is not to drive the car at all and take it to a mechanic immediately. You should be concerned if the vehicle makes squeaking or rattling noises. The car can still run for months or break after a few days.
Is it hard to replace idler pulley?
If the idler pulley no longer functions as it should and you continue to drive, it is almost certain there will be damage to the belt. Thankfully, it is possible for DIYers to replace the idler pulley with the proper tools and guidance.
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How long can you drive with a bad idler pulley?
What happens when a pulley goes bad?
A broken or seized pulley can quickly lead to a torn belt, or in less serious cases, the belt falling off of the engine. An engine without a belt can quickly run into issues such as overheating and stalling, as it's the drive belt that allows the engine accessories to function.
How much does it cost to replace idler pulley?
The Best in Auto Repair The average cost for drive belt idler pulley replacement is between $137 and $152. Labor costs are estimated between $61 and $77 while parts are priced at $76. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location.
Why is my idler pulley bolt coming off?
Seems the cup washer/dust shield on the original bolt just hits the inner rim of the pulley where the bearing is seated. When the belt turns the pulley, the washer/dust shield also turns and the bolt loosens. Additional engine vibrations keeps letting the bolt loosen to the point where the pulley comes loose and the belt slips off.
How to change the idler pulleys on a Chevy Venture Van?
This is a step by step instructional video on how to change the belt, idler pulley bearing, and spring loaded tensioner on a Chevy Venture Van. It includes the complete process from beginning to end with troubleshooting the location of the squealing bearing. Loading…
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What size bolt do I need for the idler pulley? The bolt size is 10mm 1.5 thread pitch here is a video of an idler pulley being replaced on a similar car the process is the same. helpful? Bad idler pulley–Bearing actually fell apart when I was investigating a noise under the hood.
What causes a pulley in a car to squeak?
Learn how to fix a squeaky pulley in your car. The serpentine belt in your car powers the accessories such as air conditioning, power steering, the alternator, and waterpump. Pulley wear will cause your pulley to squeak. A worn out pulley bearing or a worn spring in the tension pulley can also cause squeaking.


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If you are a fan of the CW TV series The Vampire Diaries, then you probably know that the show's protagonist, Elena Gilbert, is not the only vampire in town. In fact, her younger brother Jeremy is also a vampire. And like all vampires on the show, he has a dark and dangerous side.
While Jeremy was originally turned into a vampire against his will, he eventually came to accept his new identity and even started to enjoy some of the perks that came with it, like superhuman strength and agility. However, he also had to deal with the downside of being a vampire, such as having to drink blood to survive.
At one point in the series, Jeremy gets involved with another vampire named Jenna Sommers. Jenna is Elena's aunt and she also happens to be Elena's first love interest when she was human. Jenna is turned into a vampire against her will and she eventually dies as a result of her vampirism.
So if you're wondering what episode and season Jenna dies in, it is in Season 3, Episode 22 of The Vampire Diaries titled "The Departed."
Vampire Diaries Overview
The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural teen drama television series created by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec based on the book series of the same name by L. J. Smith. The pilot episode aired on September 10, 2009, on The CW and received the highest ratings for a series premiere in the network's history.
Jenna's Death
In the episode "By the Light of the Moon" from season 2, Jenna is killed by werewolf bites.
Episode and Season of Jenna's Death
Jenna Sommers dies in season 3, episode 22 "The Departed" of The Vampire Diaries. This is the episode in which Elena Gilbert (played by Nina Dobrev) also "dies" and becomes a vampire herself.
Reasons for Jenna's Death
Jenna's death is one of the most emotional moments in The Vampire Diaries. Jenna was a human and best friend to Elena Gilbert and Bonnie Bennett. She was also the aunt of Jeremy Gilbert. Jenna was killed by Klaus in the episode "Heart of Darkness" in season 2.
There are a few reasons why Klaus killed Jenna. One reason is that Klaus wanted to use Jenna as bait to get Elijah to come back to him. Klaus knew that Elijah cared for Jenna and thought that if he killed her, Elijah would come back to him.
Another reason is that Klaus wanted to break Elena emotionally. He knew that Elena and Jenna were very close and by killing Jenna, it would destroy Elena emotionally. This would make it easier for him to control her.
Lastly, Klaus killed Jenna because she was a potential threat to him. He knew that if she continued to help Elena and Bonnie, they would eventually be able to defeat him. By killing her, he removed any chance of that happening.
Jenna's death was a turning point in the show and had a huge impact on the characters. It was also a key moment in furthering the plot of the show.
Fans' Reactions to Jenna's Death
The death of Jenna Sommers in The Vampire Diaries was a shock to many fans of the show. Jenna was a major character in the first two seasons of the show, and her death came as a surprise to many viewers.
Fans of the show took to social media to share their reactions to Jenna's death. Some fans were devastated by the loss of the character, while others felt that it was a necessary plot point in the story. Regardless of their opinion on the matter, it is clear that Jenna's death had a significant impact on the fan community.
Jenna Sommers died in season 3, episode 22 of The Vampire Diaries.


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Hi, guys! I'm going back about a year in the WENN chronology for this one. This one of those stories about an incident that was only spoken of but never shown. It's also Eugenia's first starring story. She's had so many good lines over the last year that I thought she deserved a story of her own! Hope you all have fun with it!
This is set during "And How".
Rupert Holmes owns the rights to Eugenia Bremer and the other members of the WENN ensemble. Figaro, his family, and any other original characters are mine.
Miss Eugenia Bremer was walking down bustling Isabella Street feeling a bit hungry. It had been several hours since she'd shared a few lemon cookies and spiced tea with her friends and co-workers Maple LaMarsh and Betty Roberts and her ample stomach was rumbling. Mr. Foley had asked her if she wanted to go out to the Buttery and get a bite to eat, but Eugenia didn't feel like meatloaf or Welsh Rarebit today. She felt like something a little different, a little adventurous. Not that her life didn't have adventure. Working at WENN took care of that! If she had a dime for every crazy thing that happened at the small Pittsburgh radio station, she'd have enough money by now to treat the entire gang to lunch!
Her stomach was still making noises as she marched away from the building where WENN was located. An officer standing by the building turned and looked her away. She blushed, embarrassed. She noticed that someone had moved into that old speakeasy down the street. The sign in front of the building could be seen plainly from the street.
As she got closer, she smelled something wonderful. The air was filled with the scent of spices and cheeses and fresh bread and pasta. The storefront was done in cheery red brick and a large white and red wood sign had been hung over the door. It said "Figaro's Pizza" in large, curving, fancy letters. A thin man stood in front of the window, hanging a bright, leafy green plant. He wore an all-white chef's uniform and had shiny black hair, not unlike Scott's, and a long black mustache. Eugenia was definatly intrigued. She gathered up her courage and walked right in.
Sunlight streamed through the windows of the room, which was cooled by three large overhead fans. As Eugenia looked around, she became aware that this was a restauraunt. The tables, booths, walls, and counters were walnut-colored wood. The counter-top was the color of the bricks outside. The checked tablecloths and chair upholstry resembled the sign - red and white. An older woman in a red-and-white uniform leaned over a soda fountain behind the counter, while two boys served customers pasta covered with tomato sauce and some other type of strange dishes that Eugenia had never seen before. A young couple dined on some kind of strange flat red pie covered with cheese. They seemed to enjoy it immensely. She could hear "mmms" coming from their mouths. She remembered her hunger...
"Senora," a booming voice asked, "would you like something to eat?"
Eugenia nearly jumped a mile! She turned to face the man she'd seen hanging the plant in the window. His smile was as big as the round flat pie that was disappearing quickly into the young people. Eugenia caught her breath for a moment before answering him.
"Oh, yes, please, sir," She said. "Could I please try that flat pie that the two people in the booth are having? It looks adventurous."
He burst out laughing. "You are in luck, Senora!" he guffawed. "Today we have special on pizza! You do not have to pay for it! It is free sample, as you Americans would say!" Eugenia grinned right back. He seemed very nice, and he was so enthusiastic. She liked his accent, too. It was so romantic. She sat at a table while the man brought her a slice. "Enjoy your pizza, Senora! If there anything you need, just call Figaro or the woman behind counter, Leonora," he told her.
Figaro watched her as she gingerly picked up her slice of pizza pie. "It doesn't look like any pie I've ever seen," said Eugenia, who was puzzled. Most of the cheese came off as she was gathering the pizza slice in her fingers.
Figaro laughed again. "Now, Senora, I shall show you how we Italians eat pizza pie. This is how masters in the village where my family and I come from do it." He took a slice from a pie that was on display on the counter. The tall Italian curved it upwards and took a bite of the end. Eugenia imitated him. She nibbled at the end.
It was amazing! She savored exotic cheeses and spices and the soft bread-like crust. It didn't take her long to finish the whole slice. She eventually devored three and washed them down with root beer in a tall glass. The scent of more pizza filled the room as Leonora and one of the boys added more pies to the display. Some of them were covered with sausage in addition to cheese, and some had vegetables. She wiped her hands on a napkin as the other boy handed her a check for her soda. She gave him the $.25 and dug out another four quarters - one for each family member - for a tip.
"Thank you so much!" she said happily. "I loved trying your pizza pie. It's so good! I hope someday everyone in the whole world knows about it!"
"So do we!" exclaimed Leonora.
Eugenia got an idea."May I share your wonderful pizza pie with my co-workers?" she asked them.
"We would be delighted!" declared Figaro. "It will mean more customers and more splendid Americans to meet!" He shooed his sons behind the counter. "Mario! Luigi! Go help Mama with the orders!"
"Yes, Papa," the children chorused. Eugenia chatted with Leonora and Figaro as the boys slid one of the display pies into a big white box. They tied the box with twine.
"So, what is pizza pie made of?" Eugenia asked, curious.
"We make it with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and bread dough crust," Figaro explained.
"You can put other things on top of it, too, like pepperoni or onions or mushrooms," added Leonora. "Sometimes, you don't even need to put the sauce on it."
"Don't forget the anchovies!" Luigi piped in as he brought Eugenia her pizza pie. Eugenia wrinkled her nose, and his brother gave him a withering look.
"Luigi," scolded Mario, "Do not scare all the customers away!"
Everyone laughed at that. Eugenia looked at the big red clock hanging over the counter. It was time for her to head back to the station. "Well, I've got to get back to work," she said. "It's been nice meeting you folks. I hope your pizzaria is successful. I know I'll be back soon!" She heaved the large white pizza container into her plump arms and headed out the glass and metal door as the Figaro family waved good-bye. She hoped that the rest of the WENN cast and crew would find her wonderful new food to be as adventurous and tasty as she did!
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GOP faces brutal Senate primary in Wisconsin
Prominent Republicans are divided in the Wisconsin's GOP Senate primary, with two candidates scrapping over conservative bona fides in the fight to take on Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).
Marine Corps veteran Kevin Nicholson and state Sen. Leah Vukmir are both battling for the right to take on Baldwin. The eventual GOP candidate could be buoyed by 2016 Republican victories in the state.
Vukmir won a highly coveted endorsement Monday from Reince Priebus, the former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman and White House chief of staff who cut his political teeth in Wisconsin.
Priebus soon attacked Nicholson, questioning his conservative credentials on talk radio. Priebus's offensive underlines the evolving dynamics of the race, as both candidates court a very engaged GOP primary electorate.
Political newcomers have had political success in Wisconsin in the past. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) leveraged his business career into a successful Senate bid in 2010, despite having never run a political race before. And in 2016, President Trump, then a newcomer to politics, became the first Republican presidential candidate to win the state in more than 30 years.
But prominent GOP politicians such as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker have given grass-roots Republicans high-profile victories, too, on issues like collective bargaining.
Nicholson, who has never run for elected office before, sees himself as an outsider ready to follow in the mold of Johnson and Trump as a fresh face.
But Vukmir's camp is happy to embrace her more than 10 years representing a staunchly conservative district in the state legislature. Vukmir's campaign has sought to portray her as in-step with Walker and his successes.
"The fact of the matter is there's no clear anti-establishment breakdown in this race," said a GOP operative familiar with Wisconsin's Senate race.
"Does Leah's natural connection with Republican primary voters win out, or do Kevin's resources and organization perhaps build credibility with those voters?"
That dynamic was on display in both Priebus's endorsement and the increasingly heated rhetoric coming from both sides.
While Priebus endorsed Vukmir as a central steward of Walker's agenda, he also went out of his way to chide Nicholson for previously being a Democrat.
Nicholson is open about his past as an active Democrat who once ran the College Democrats of America, arguing that his views have evolved and that he's now a true Republican believer.
But Vukmir and her allies have used that past against him, fundraising off of an old quote of Nicholson criticizing former President Reagan.
"I just find this all too convenient, all too contrived, and I just don't buy it," Priebus said of Nicholson's conversion to the GOP during a radio interview on Milwaukee's 1130 WISN.
Nicholson spokesman Brandon Moody pushed back in a statement that criticized Priebus's tenure in the White House, framing the endorsement as another favor doled out among insiders.
"Reince must have hit his head pretty hard when Trump kicked him to the curb. Of course insiders are going to protect insiders," Moody said.
Priebus, who chaired the Wisconsin GOP before becoming head of the RNC, is expected to help Vukmir's campaign more as things progress. That could magnify Vukmir's connections to the party grass roots.
Charlie Sykes, a prominent former conservative radio host in the state, told The Hill that Vukmir's long-standing relationships with Republican activists give her a "significant advantage at the moment."
"To be an insider in Republican politics in Wisconsin means that you were part of the Scott Walker revolution … you were part of the legislative conservative victories," he said.
But Nicholson has done a good job at building his own base of support, looking to frame himself as an outsider ready to shake up Washington.
Nicholson entered the race in July, giving himself an early head start that allowed him to coalesce support from national groups like the Club for Growth and FreedomWorks. More recently, he won the backing of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a former presidential candidate.
"There's a sense of, 'we may need to do something different, [we] can't just rely upon same-old and same-old,' " said Matt Batzel, the national executive director of American Majority.
Nicholson's message, Batzel added, can be summed up as: "This state prefers outsiders. I'm your outsider, I'm not just the next in line."
Not all of Nicholson's endorsements have paid off. Nicholson won the support of former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon, which he had hoped would boost his conservative credentials and fundraising. But that endorsement fell flat earlier this month, when Bannon and Trump fell out over Bannon remarks quoted in Michael Wolff's book about the White House.
Still, Nicholson's fundraising prowess and national support make him a strong contender. He outraised Vukmir in 2017, and has $500,000 cash on hand. A Vukmir spokesman told The Hill that she'd report a similar cash on hand amount.
Nicholson has a leg up in the outside money game, too. Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton's super PAC has launched a $1 million ad campaign to back Nicholson, and GOP mega-donor Richard Uihlein has put at least $3.5 million into a super PAC supporting him.
By comparison, Vukmir's allied super PAC has raised just $1 million. But she has the support of her own mega-donor, Wisconsin native Diane Hendricks.
Nicholson allies admit that Vukmir started with some advantages, but they're encouraged by signs that his campaign is gaining traction. Nicholson's campaign pollster found him 7 points up on Vukmir in an early December poll, with 60 percent of likely GOP primary voters aware of him.
The battle over who can consolidate support with the conservative grass roots will be on display at the state convention in May, where both candidates will be vying for an endorsement.
Vukmir enters the race with the advantage, since delegates voting on the endorsement are likely more familiar with her. In order to win the endorsement, candidates need to get 60 percent of those delegates to support them.
It's uncertain if either candidate will be able to get enough votes, but an endorsement from the state's grass-roots activists can be a significant boon in the contested primary.
Nicholson and Vukmir both signed a unity pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee, a requirement to obtain a list of contact information for previous delegates.
But the GOP field could still grow, as Eric Hovde, who came in second in the 2012 GOP Senate primary, considers the race. It's unclear whether he'll run, but he has enough personal wealth to potentially scramble the primary field.
Democrats are hopeful that the tough talk ends up scarring whoever comes out of the primary to face Baldwin. But Sykes said Republicans would have likely rallied behind their nominee by November.
"By November, no one will remember what we are talking about now, our attention spans are so narrow," he said.


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The global trade organization of airlines, International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new portal that provides a one-stop-shop for labs to self-register making it easier to join IATA's Travel Pass lab network.
The global aviation body said in a statement, now COVID-19 testing labs around the world can start registering themselves to become an eligible testing location for travelers using the IATA Travel Pass.
IATA's Lab Network gives a list of eligible lab locations globally so that travelers can easily find a location for a COVID-19 test before travel.
Labs wishing to join the IATA Lab Network should confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria and register through the new Self Registration Portal. Before they are included in the IATA Travel Pass, the Association will validate the information and contact labs directly to finalize their registration. The IATA Lab Network is free for labs to join.
"COVID-19 testing will be critical to a prolonged recovery to international travel for the foreseeable future. One aim of the IATA Travel Pass is to make it as easy as possible for travelers to find eligible labs that meet the specific requirements of their journeys. Already IATA Travel Pass has an extensive network of labs which is rapidly expanding as more airlines use the IATA Travel Pass. The IATA Lab Network Self Registration Portal will make it easier for more labs to join so that we are ready to reliably meet the requirements of governments as and more people return to the skies."
After the labs join the IATA Travel Pass Lab network, passengers will be able to use the lab for COVID-19 testing prior to travel, securely upload test results in IATA Travel Pass. This information is then cross-checked against the IATA Timatic global registry of national health and entry requirements, to produce an "OK to Travel" status.
The Lab Network is a key element of the IATA Travel pass, a mobile app that helps travelers to store and manage their verified certifications for COVID-19 tests or vaccinations. IATA Travel Pass is more secure and efficient than current paper processes used to manage health requirements, crucial for the scalable restart of aviation.
Over 70 airlines are either trialing or committed to testing IATA Travel Pass. Trials span 151 routes across all continents of the world.
Related: UAE's Emirates expands IATA Travel Pass implementation; Partners with Alhosn app


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Josh Lindke is going into his 9th year of coaching at 27 years of age. He is the current Passing Game Coordinator/QB's coach at Toledo Central Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio. Coach Lindke states he was fortunate enough to start his career in 2013 at 19 years old at his alma mater, Anthony Wayne High School as the JV Offensive Coordinator and the Varsity WR's coach. He spent 2 years there under his high school head coach, Craig Smith.
Coach was then able to land an Offensive Student Assistant job at Bowling Green State University in 2015 where he worked for Dino Babers and Mike Jinks. They won the MAC title in 2015 under Coach Babers. He was able to learn two explosive styles of spread offense under each coach and they were able to be in the top 3 in the country in 2015 under Coach Babers in number of plays ran, points scored and passing yards.
In 2017, Lindke was hired at Toledo St. Francis DeSales as the Offensive Coordinator/QB's coach under Coach Dan Chipka. They were able to lead the Three Rivers Athletic conference in rushing in 2017 and 2018 while producing an all-state running back. They took over an 0-10 program and went 2-8 our first year and then 4-6 in their second year.
Then in 2019, Lindke was hired at Toledo Central Catholic as the Passing Game Coordinator/QB's coach under head Coach Greg Dempsey. They have been able to compile a record of 20-2 in the past two seasons with a #2 state ranking in Division 2 in the state of Ohio. They also appeared in the 2019 Division 2 state semifinals. During this time, they have been able to improve their overall pass game and rpo game. Their offense has been able to average just around 45 points per game the last two years.


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Watch My Show: Master P on Why His Show is "'Empire' Without the Fake Stuff"
Master P made fans say "uhh" in the 1990s. Now the hip-hop veteran hopes to make TV viewers say "awww."
Also known by his real name, Percy Miller, Master P has capitalized on that early rap career (having founded No Limit Records) and become a successful actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. Now he's a reality TV star, headlining Reelzchannel's Master P's Family Empire. The show centers on Master P's own business empire, as well as the careers of his five children.
Master P filled out our "Watch My Show" survey to explain why his Empire his just as compelling as that scripted one.
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I've got room in my life to watch just one more show. Tell me why it should be yours.
I'm a very involved and hands-on single father juggling my empire and the singing, modeling, acting and sports careers of my children—Romeo (26), Veno (22), Cymphonique (18), Hercy (13) and Mercy (10). Master P's Family Empire is a fresh and legit look at our real family dynamics – we're not perfect, we're just going to be us.
Who should be watching?
Every person out there hustling to provide for their families should be watching my show. If you like Empire, you'll be a huge fan of my series—we are Empire, without the fake stuff.
What happens if we don't watch your show?
I'll probably rap about it.
What's the best thing anyone has said or written about your show?
A fan stopped me and told me they had always liked my music but really admired how I have raised my kids—that made me proud.
What's the worst thing?
People keep telling me they want to watch now and don't want to wait.
Who was right?
My fans will let me know if we have it right. I just want to make it cool to be a positive, close family dealing with the same things every other family goes through.
What's an alternate title for your show?
All About the Millers.
Give us an equation for your show.
Empire minus Taraji P. Henson divided by Run's House plus Full House.
Come up with a premise for the spin-off.
Since I love to cook, a spin-off could be Breaking Eggs with Master P. Not only am I an expert omelet maker, I cook all the meals at our house and the plates are always empty when everyone is done.
What credit of yours would you prefer we forget?
None—I'm proud of all my hard work because it has made me the person I am today. You never learn if you never make mistakes.
Tell me one thing about your cast.
Of course I'm biased, but I am most proud that my kids are thankful and appreciate what we have. Growing up in the projects, I lived in a small three-room apartment with as many as 15 of my family members. My kids have a very different life than I did and I tell them every day to count their blessings.
What other series would you most like to be an executive producer on?
The Walking Dead! Maybe I'll be able to include a few zombies in my next video.
Let's scare the network. Tell us an idea that didn't make it on to the screen.
Having my son Romeo go on a few crazy dates with girls.
Finish this sentence: "If you like _____, you'll love our show."
If you like pizza with pepperoni, you'll love our show.
Pick another show, any show, to start a fake feud with.
The Lyons vs. The Millers—Empire to Empire. That would be an epic feud.
What other show would you like to do a cross-over episode with—and how would that go?
A cross-over episode with ESPN's Sports Center—as a family we exercise and play sports together—we think of ourselves as "Team Miller." We could easily give our own commentary, game analysis and report on news stories from around the sports world all with the Miller vibe.
How will your show change the face of TV as we know it?
I have worked hard and stayed focused to build my music empire. Now I want folks to tune-in to see a different side of Master P and get a glimpse of my biggest accomplishment, my family, and hopefully we can be inspiring to other families.
Master P's Family Empire moves to Wednesdays at 10/9c and 10:30/9:30c starting January 13.


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The kids had a late brunch at the breakfast buffet
This very beautiful mall is located just as the base of
The entrance leads to the main town square,
They can learn to become fashion models
The two kids got so immersed in their
After the soap making session was over
…but there were a lot of kids on queue
We skipped the firefighting thing so they later queued
One could become a banker, a bank despositor,
a chocolate factory worker, a florist, a beautician,
a window cleaner, a tea or towel factory worker,
a journalist, a taxi reservation officer, a baker-
you name it- they have it.
There were just too many professions to play
I also suggested that they become tourists and hop
to a tourist bus, or take the taxi around the park,
…but they didn't want to as they have to
They said they wanted to save and earn more
They also get to become guests in somebody's
They reserved the best for last
…and got to fly and land an Airbus
One could also become a passenger
or a stewardess on this real Air Asia jet.
All the make believe professions that the kids chose
It's a real world out there. The theme park is a real working
Kiddie World, with their own township, hospital,
dental clinic. theater factories, shops, supermarkets,
chocolate factory, department stores and even a towel factory.
… it teaches the children how to live in a real world,
It is a park with life's lessons
..and the light snacks that I had at the Ritz Carlton while
It was only after we saw the Wendy's Restaurant,
…so we ordered a classic Wendy's Cheese Burger
For Kidzania alone, Pacific Place Jakarta
and that's the most important thing in family outings.
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