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LONG BEACH - Salman Khan isn't the sort of person you'd expect to devise a revolutionary education system.
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Khan described his strange journey Wednesday at the Technology Entertainment and Design conference (TED). Khan was speaking during a special session curated by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who was invited to build a session with people that reflected his interests and that he thought the world should be watching.
In 2004, Khan began tutoring a few of his cousins who were having difficulty with math. To make it easier to communicate with them, he decided to post the lessons as a series of videos on YouTube.
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'Here I was an analyst at a hedge fund, it was very strange for me to do something of social value.'
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What this meant, essentially, was that having a video lesson that they could pause and repeat at will, made it easier to learn without tiring their tutor.
"If they have to review something that they should have learned a couple of weeks ago or maybe a couple of years ago, they don't have to be embarrassed and ask their cousin," Khan said. "They can just watch the videos. If they're bored they can go ahead. They can watch it at their own time at their own pace."
Khan's videos caught on among other family members and soon strangers were stumbling upon them online as well. He began receiving comments and letters from random viewers around the world, expressing appreciation for his lessons.
"First time I smiled doing a derivative," one commenter wrote on YouTube about a calculus video Khan had posted.
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Then he got a letter from the parent of a 12-year-old autistic boy who had experienced a lot of difficulty grasping math.
"We have tried everything, viewed everything, bought everything," the parent wrote. "We stumbled on your video that's on decimals and it got through. Then we went on to dreaded fractions. Again he got it. We could not believe it. He is so excited."
"Here I was an analyst at a hedge fund, it was very strange for me to do something of social value," Khan told the TED audience.
It started to dawn on him that the videos could help a lot of people, and never grow old. They would be as relevant for his cousins today as they would be for his cousin's children in a few decades.
"If Isaac Newton had done YouTube videos on calculus," Khan said, "I wouldn't have to!"
Nonetheless, when he added more lessons to YouTube, he still had modest hopes for his work. He thought their reach would be limited and that at best they would be a good supplement for regular schoolwork or help home-schoolers. He never thought they would go mainstream and enter the classroom. But that's exactly what happened.
He began getting letters from teachers who said they were using his videos in class to great success. That's when it hit Khan that the standard one-size-fits-all way of teaching that exists in most classrooms doesn't work and leaves many students, whether they are smart or not, behind.
"In a traditional classroom you have homework, lecture, homework then you have a snapshot exam," he said. "And whether you pass or not, the class moves on to the next lesson."
Even the ones who get 95 percent of the lesson correct, still have 5 percent they didn't grasp, and with each subsequent lesson, the percentage they don't understand increases.
Khan compared it to learning how to ride a bicycle. A rider having trouble making turns and stopping is told he's 80 percent proficient at it, given a C-grade, and then handed a unicycle in place of the bicycle. He's then expected to grasp the complex machine when he hasn't even mastered the bicycle.
"As ridiculous as that sounds, that's exactly what's happening in our classrooms right now," Khan said.
Good students suddenly begin failing algebra and calculus, despite being smart, because they have these small holes, like Swiss cheese, in their comprehension, and the holes keep increasing as the lessons get more difficult.
It was this realization that got Khan to quit his job and turned his lessons into a non-profit.
The Khan Academy, which he launched with a small team of software developers, has more than 2,000 videos on math, science and economics but now also offers accompanying online lessons that use an interactive approach to allow students to learn at their own pace and stick with problems they find difficult until they master them.
"The traditional model penalizes the student for experimentation and failure but does not expect mastery," he said. "We encourage you to experiment. We encourage you to failure, But we do expect mastery."
Students are presented with modules of problems in groups of ten. Once they solve a group of ten, they move forward to a more advanced module. The online approach also allows students from around the world to communicate with each other on the site, so that a student in Calcutta can suddenly find himself tutoring a student in Florida.
"I think what you'll see emerging is this notion of a global one-world classroom," Khan said.
The online lessons are also proving useful for teachers.
Khan and his team were invited to conduct a pilot project at a school in Los Altos, California using two 5th-grade classes and 7th-grade classes doing the Khan Academy online lessons for half of their time in class. The software tracks each student's progress and logs that show teachers how long students worked on a particular lesson, where they got stuck, which videos they watched or paused and re-watched.
"When students are allowed to work at their own pace, you can see students who took a little extra time to get through one concept or another, once they get through the speed bump, they race ahead," Khan said. "So the same kid you thought was slow six weeks ago, you now would think are gifted. And we're seeing it over and over and over again.
"It makes you really wonder," he added, "how much all of the labels that maybe a lot of us have benefited from were really just due to a coincidence of time."


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From: The Republic of Cyprus Press and Information Office Server at <http://www.pio.gov.cy/>TURKISH CYPRIOT AND TURKISH MEDIA REVIEW No. 140/12 21-23.7.12
[01] Ozgurgun: OIC will organize a meeting next year in the occupied area of Cyprus; Plans to increase the regime's representation offices abroadTurkish Cypriot daily Gunes newspaper (23.07.12) reports that Huseyin Ozgurgun, self-styled minister of foreign affairs of the breakaway regime in the occupied area of Cyprus, has announced that within the first months of the next year, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states will organize a meeting with large participation in the occupied area of Cyprus on the issue of water and agriculture. In statements to illegal Bayrak, Ozgurgun referred to the importance of the 1974 Turkish invasion, the Cyprus problem, the work of his "ministry" and the internal developments in the National Unity Party (UBP).
Ozgurgun said that during the past few years the number of the "representation offices" of the regime abroad, exceeded twenty and added that they are trying to create the infrastructure of the "offices" with their limited financial resources. Noting that the "ministry of finance" should increase the budget for the "representation offices", Ozgurgun said that they are considering of opening "representation offices" in Norway, Denmark, Africa and Saudi Arabia.
Ozgurgun alleged that the Greek Cypriot side cannot see that a solution on the island will bring economic development and prosperity to both sides, and argued that the general picture now is that problems deriving from the non-solution exist on the island, but the "TRNC", breakaway regime in the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, "exists as a reality" and 1974 was its starting point.
Responding to a question regarding the EU term presidency of the Republic of Cyprus, Ozgurgun argued that the UN Secretary ? General had been referring to an "end game" in Cyprus, saying that "the solution will be far away if no solution is found by 1 July". Ozgurgun argued that efforts are exerted for the creation of the image that a new page will be opened with the presidential elections in the Republic of Cyprus. "However", he added, "the Turkish Cypriot people are used to such statements".
Ozgurgun alleged that the UN Security Council is in favour of the continuation of the existing status quo in Cyprus and added: "Negotiations have been going on for 44 years. They were brought onto the agenda of the UN in the 1950's. What will you resume?"
He alleged that two out of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia and China, openly support the Greek Cypriots and that Ban Ki-moon is staff of the Security Council. "That is, what he says can somehow not happen without their approval", he claimed arguing that it seems that this approval will not come. "Given that it has been shown that they have no complain from the continuation of the situation which exists today, it would be wrong to expect from the UN a decision which will spoil the situation which exists today", he alleged, claiming that the EU, as well, is in favour of the existing situation in Cyprus.
Ozgurgun described as a "turning point" a recent decision by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to approve the exchange of property of a Greek Cypriot refugee with a Turkish Cypriot property in the government-controlled area of the island, according to an earlier decision taken by the "Property Compensation Commission" set up by Turkey in the occupied area of Cyprus. He argued that everybody in the government-controlled area of the island will know that the "Commission" has been turned into an internationally accepted commission and that the property issue is not an obstacle in front of the solution of the Cyprus problem, as the Greek Cypriot side has been arguing for years. He alleged: "What is unsolved is the political problem. We want a just agreement. Political will is necessary for this. ? The property issue is not in the essence of the Cyprus problem. The Cyprus problem is completely a problem of political relations".
Ozgurgun argued that there could be no new acceleration in the Cyprus problem before March-April 2013 and alleged that the Greek Cypriot side should cooperate with them in order for facilitating the life between the "two peoples".
[02] Atalay to CTP: If you want to become "government" implement the economic package and forget the solution of the Cyprus problemTurkish Cypriot daily Afrika newspaper (23.07.12) reports that during his recent illegal visit to the occupied area of the Republic of Cyprus, Besir Atalay, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister, met with Ozkan Yorgancioglu and Asim Akansoy, chairman and general secretary of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP). According to the paper, Atalay told the CTP officials that if they want to become "government" in the occupied area of Cyprus, they should first implement the economic package [imposed by Turkey] and then to forget the solution [of the Cyprus problem].
The paper writes that Atalay called the two CTP officials to the "embassy" of Turkey in the occupied part of Lefkosia, but in the end the meeting was held at Merit Hotel upon a request by Yorgancioglu and Akansoy.
According to Afrika, Yorgancioglu and Akansoy have not informed CTP's "central administrative committee" and the "party council" regarding the conditions put forward by Atalay. Unrest has reportedly been created in the CTP after the secret details of the meeting came to light.
[03] Atun stated that in two months the drilling works at occupied Syngrasi village will be concludedTurkish Cypriot daily Haberdar newspaper (22.07.12) reported that the so-called minister of economy and energy, Sunat Atun in statements to Cihan news agency, referred to the drilling works at occupied Syngrasi village and said that these are expected to be concluded in two months.
Saying that the land drilling works have reached to the 2.300 meters so far, he added that the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) is expected to announce the results of the conclusion of the drilling works in two months, after reaching to 3.000 meters.
According to the results, TPAO, if it considers it necessary, either it will launch the second round of drillings in the area of Morfou, or it will transfer its works to the sea, writes the paper.
Atun stated further that they need two more months in order for the drilling works to be clarified and added: "At the end of this process, the underground geological characteristic will be obtained. If there is a natural gas, then it will be reached, if not, then it is necessary to be decided in which point the drillings works will continue".
Pointing out the importance of obtaining the territorial seismic map of the entire "TRNC", Atun said that this is their primary goal and added they will be able to obtain the territorial seismic map of the "TRNC" with the gravity method in every 500 meters in the land. He further said that the necessary procedures for the implementation of the works are at the final stage.
As regards the drillings works to be launched in occupied Morfou, Atun said that they will decide for the second round of the drilling works as soon as the seismic maps will be determined.
Referring to the efforts exerted by "south Cyprus", as he called the Republic of Cyprus which exerted efforts through the UN to suspend the "TRNC's works", Atun said that "south Cyprus efforts" did not had any concrete result until now, either they will have, as he said.
Moreover, under the title: "Second drilling in Cyprus", Turkish daily Sabah newspaper (22.07.12) reports that the Turkish Anonymous Petroleum Company (TPAO) is preparing for a second round of drilling in occupied Cyprus.
According to the paper, the second drilling is to be launched by the company after the seismic researches in occupied Morfou, where the company received a license.
The paper underlines that despite of the escalating tension in the Eastern Mediterranean and the fact that "Cyprus south" overtook the EU term Presidency, TPAO's oil research works could not be halted.
[04] Bagis alleged that EU invented "positive agenda" so relations with Turkey would not get interrupted during Cyprus EU PresidencyAnkara Anatolia news agency (21.07.12) reports that the Turkish Minister of EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator, Egemen Bagis on Saturday said that the current EU term presidency (the EU Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus) was one of an entity that Turkey did not recognize and had no diplomatic relations with.
Speaking to the Anadolu Agency (AA), Egemen Bagis alleged that the EU Commission invested the "positive agenda" between Turkey and the EU so relations would not get interrupted.
"As part of the positive agenda process, we have established working groups related to eight chapters in Turkey's negotiations", Bagis said.
We have achieved results regarding the visa issue that could not be reached in the past 15 years, he stated.
EU member countries unanimously authorized the European Commission to begin talks with Turkey for visa-free travels by Turkish citizens, Bagis stated.
"At this point, the citizens of the Republic of Turkey are the only ones, among the citizens of other candidate countries, who have to apply for visas to visit the Schengen region," Bagis stressed.
"Visa regulations are one of the bricks on the wall between Turkey and the EU. We need to bring down that brick and do away with the wall," Bagis also said.
[05] Kucuk claims that the land of the Hala Sultan Religious Studies College in occupied Mila Milia belonged to his familyTurkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (22.07.12) reports about the inauguration ceremony of the Hala Sultan Religious Studies College in occupied Mila Milia which took place on Saturday and writes that the land in which the school will be build belongs to the family of the self-styled prime minister Irsen Kucuk.
This was stated by Kucuk during the inauguration ceremony who, according to the paper said that his family gives the land to the Turkish Cypriot youth "with blessings".
The paper also writes that the Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay, who paid an illegal visit to the occupied part of Cyprus for the celebrations for the Turkish invasion, was also presented at the ceremony.
[06] Kasif at the hospital with coronary problemsTurkish Cypriot daily Kibris (23.07.12) reports in its front page that the so-called minister of health, and also candidate at the congress of UBP for the chairmanship of the party, against the so-called prime minister, Irsen Kucuk, has been hospitalized last night at the occupied "Famagusta State Hospital" since he felt coronary pains.
As the paper writes, the results of the first examinations said that Kasif's health situation is not critical.
According to the paper, the so-called prime minister Irsen Kucuk visited last night Kasif in order to be informed about his health condition.
In statements to the paper, Kucuk stated that Kasif's health condition has nothing to do with his announcement that he will be candidate for the UBP's chairmanship.
Also speaking to the paper, Erdal Ozcenk, doctor at the occupied Famagusta hospital denied allegations that Kasif suffered a heart attack but as he said he only experienced a problem with his coronary. He said that more examinations will be made today and added that if Kasif' health situation is good, he will undergoes to angiography.
Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot daily Yeni Duzen (23.07.12) reports to Kasif's health situation and writes that Kasif is expected to be transferred today to Istanbul for more examinations. The paper adds that Kasif has undergone to a stent surgery five years ago.
A lot of so-called ministers and many supporters of Kasif gathered last night at occupied Famagusta hospital in order to express their support to him, writes the paper.
[07] Illegal GAU became member of the American Hotel and Lodging AssociationTurkish Cypriot daily Kibris newspaper (23.07.12) reports that the illegal Kerynia American University (GAU) became the sole representative of Turkey and of the breakaway regime in the AH&LA (American Hotel and Lodging Association).
The agreement between AH&LA ?GAU was signed by the founding rector of the illegal University Serhat Akpinar. According to the paper, AH&LA, which was founded by the Michigan State University, has 45 country-members and places an effective role in tourism worldwide.
[08] Turkish Foreign Minister exchanges views on Syria with his Italian counterpart over phoneAnkara Anatolia news agency (22.08.12) reports that the Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had a phone conversation with his Italian counterpart Giulio Terzi on Saturday.
Diplomatic sources said that the two ministers exchanged views on the recent developments in Syria.
[09] Turkey sends missile batteries to Syria borderTurkish daily Hurriyet Daily News (23.07.12) reports that Turkey sent batteries of ground-to-air missiles to the border with Syria on Sunday, media reports said, boosting its firepower as rebels in Syria seized several border posts.
As fighting raged in Damascus and Aleppo, rebels were said to have taken control of three crossing points on the border with Turkey, which is sheltering thousands of Syrians who have fled the conflict at home.
A train convoy carrying several batteries of missiles arrived in Mardin in south-eastern Turkey and will be transferred to several army units deployed on the border, according to the Anatolia news agency.
Television footage showed at least five vehicles in the convoy were carrying air defence missiles, in the latest show of force by Syria's one-time ally, which is now a fervent critic of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. TURKISH AFFAIRS SECTION
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When I studied Plate Tectonics I remember that my teacher told me that continuously plates are in movement in particular entering one inside, or better, below another. This kind of movement not only produces fissures in the plate from where magma can reach the surface but also grinding that causes earthquakes!
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Water Vikings were one of the armies which was created out of a coalition of two or more armies.
First Generation
The Water Vikings were created on December 28, 2010 by a merge from the Masked Vikings, led by Jed Pen, and the Water Troops, led by Zak. Both of them had little experience leading armies, but they gained support from the start by Bottlefanta and his army, the Ice Vikings. They were aiming for success, and it came fast. Their first event, their Invasion of Parka, they got 10+ in. But they weren't recognized until their Defense of Oyster, where they got 15+, crumbling the Platinum Warriors. Following that, they continued to rise. WV's first appearance was as the Number 3 army in the SMAC Small Top Ten in early January 2011. They only rose further from there, getting numbers of 15-20. They were recognized by CPAE, and entered the Small/Medium Army Brawl there. They were in the same group as the Tacos, who became a large part of WV History.
WV came out on top of the first round, with Tacos and another small army following them to the finals. They faced larger armies, such as the RPF and Parkas, yet still managed a close 2nd Place, getting about 20 at the finals and reaching Number 1 Medium. In the duration of the brawl, Tacos & WV created an alliance called the Blue Taco Alliance. They wanted both of them to get major. But an argument erupted during an invasion of Team Gold, in which Zak and Mount Rainy declared war on each other. Closely following the start of the WV-Taco War, WV died.
Second Generation
Following this, Soccer & Zak revived WV. This generation was viewed as the WV Golden Age at that time (of course better was to come), in which WV soared to 25-30 sizes. They reached the Major Top Ten, but soon began to crumble during a war with UMA. Both UMA and WV were taken down in sizes. The next couple months were spent just outside the Top Ten, and then, following Soccer's retirement, WV changed their name to the Pirates. Pirates reached Major in a mere 5 days, and died a month later by merging into the Sun Troops.
Third Generation
A 3rd Generation was brought up by Bepboy and Zak, in which WV yet again reached Major, but was not as big as the 2nd Generation. Later into the generation, the long-time WV Leader Zak retired, to focus on his career in Nachos. WV died soon after. And after a failed Resurrection generation, WV was brought back by Bepboy and Tylund. This generation hit medium straight away, and was major at one point, because of this Tylund received legend status.
Fourth Generation
In November 2012 Bepboy9 brought Water Vikings back, one week later Zak returned as well with a friend. This friend was called Brass Ass Dash/Dashing Snow, together this trio led WV to amazing heights earning them the name 'The Amazing Threesome'. This is the generation (which is still going now) that WV were consecutively in the Top Ten, earning them a regular contender status for the Top Ten, they truly where becoming a legendary army. The first war this generation was with DD. The war was fierce and for neither army it was easy but WV got a good start to the war, it went on for about 2 weeks (which isn't too long), it ended by a signing of a treaty. WV was at a high point and then a shock came a while after the war with DD, Pretzels, who were listed on WVs allies list declared war on WV. This was a pretty short war and didn't last or long, it ended in a treaty. At the time between WVs war with DD and LT (they were a few months apart), there was a world war going on which WV decided not to get involved in, which was a surprise for a major army as WV was one of the few Top Ten armies that didn't join a side and probably the only consecutive contender that didn't pick a side. WVs first major war came when Light Troops declared war on WV. WV got off to a good start but LT hit at weekdays, which at that time was WVs weak spot, it was the first war that really brought trouble to WV as the war with DD and Pretzels wasn't too hard but towards the end of the war it was a tie. The WV and LT leaders had a meeting on LT chat, the result of the meeting saw that the war was to end in peace. Allot of changes came after that, at one stage WV went through a 3 week dip, where they struggled to get even 10 on CP, they had lost a good number of loyal troops. Then Bluesockwa1 joined as WV Leader gaining WV allot of popularity, then WV saw amazing sizes. It was at WVs St. Patricks Day Party in which they maxed 30+, and then again the following week. Things were looking good for WV and WV continued to get 20-25+ on CP. Then something happened that would change WV history, WVs site domain (watervikings.net), which was bought by what the WV leaders thought was a loyal 2ic. The owner of the domain, Qwerty raged after not getting leader and redirected the domain and WVs actual wordpress site (wvofcp.wordpress.com) so WV couldn't even get their wordpress site back. They were devastated It took weeks for them to get their sizes back up and even then, their performance wasn't great but things gradually started to pick up. Then something BIG happened, Zak, who was the creator and one of the best leaders, if not the best, WV has ever saw retired. WVs sizes went up and down, some weeks they were good but some weeks they were bad, this also saw the retirement of Bluesockwa1. DashingSnow and Bepboy9 tried to hire a new leader, they hired 2 but both of them quit within the space of a week. Then Dash and Bep turned to the current owners of WV, they had many options but one seemed to stick out the most, they decided to promote Change to leader, but this wasn't to happen for another week or two. After another one or two weeks of going up and down in April 2013 WV seriously started to pick up, things started to look bright and they promoted Change to leader. Any wars after this will be/are recorded on this page.
Water Vikings are remembered for being the first colonized army to break free of the colonization and become bigger than their host army. Their legacy is remembered by many, and their deeds inspire small armies to this day.
Leader Chronicle: (Water Vikings)
1st Leader: Jed Pen
1st Leader: Zak
2nd Leader: Teh Kitteh
3rd Leader: Kkabc123
4th Leader: Zak (2)
4th Leader: Soccerman179
5th Leader: Charizard58
6th Leader: Andre
7th Leader: Charizard58 (2)
8th Leader: Ajman9011
9th Leader: Sledderboy*
10th Leader: Bepboy9
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When I was 18 and started looking for two-wheelers, the obvious choice was scooty. Because of it's easy to drive gearless technology and less cc engine which helps greatly in control when you are beginners. It is important for all beginner looking for best scooty for their first drive, I would recommend to choose 125cc engine.
When we talk about the best scooter for beginners, these two-wheelers are the best pick because they are gear less and it's pretty easy to ride them. One of the best options for your daily commute is a scooter. In this article, I will be talking about the 5 best scooters for you. This list works best for all men, women, boy, girl who just got their driving licence and started driving two-wheeler. I would also like to mention if any senior citizen looking for best scooty, I think they too should follow the below scooters.
#1 Honda Activa 125
One of the best 124 cc two-wheeler in the segment, Honda Activa 125 weighs just 111 kgs. The scooter is best for beginners and youngsters as well. You can pick your Honda Activa 125 from a wide array of colours such as Red Metalic, Crust Metallic, Matter Silver, Pearl White and much more. The engine equipped by the manufacturer is powerful and is capable of churning out over 8.5 bhp power which has been clocked at 6,500 rotations per minute. The maximum torque which the vehicle is capable of producing is 10.54 Nm. The gear-less appeal of the vehicle backed by CDI ignition makes it a perfect choice for a beginner.
Talking about the features, you can get access to a dedicated analogue type speedometer which has been further supported by a digital fuel gauge. Also, there is a clock displayed on the dashboard and the same also houses a tripmeter. One can leverage the USB charging facility available with this vehicle. A 12V DC electric system has been provided by the company. Further, the design is ravishing, the chrome embedded in the front makes the appealing eye catchy. You can make Honda Activa 125 yours for over Rs. 61,200/- around the showrooms in the country.
#2 TVS Wego
Available within an Rs. 54,000 price cap, TVS Wego offers some of the most advanced and lucrative two-wheeler specifications. The two-wheeler is capable of producing an in-city average of over 42.8 kilometres per litre. When talking about the engine behind this whopping fuel average, TVS Wego has been installed with a 109.7cc engine which can produce over 7.99 PS power. Also, users must know that the kerb weight of this vehicle is just 104 kgs and hence, it's super light. One can even get a company assured warranty of over three years.
Talking about the technical specifications, the vehicle dimensions rests at 1834 mm X 640 mm X 1115 mm for length, breadth and height, respectively. When it comes to the wheelbase, TVS Wego has a wheelbase of 1275 mm. The company has introduced an advanced telescopic suspension in the vehicle. Also, the hydraulic dampers are gas filled. The fuel tank capacity of this out of the box two-wheeler is 5 litres. Also, the CVT transmission enabled engine equipped shows full compliance with the BSIV norms.
#3 Honda Dio
Launched in the current fiscal year, Honda Dio is garnering all the limelight. Thanks to its exquisite design, price cap and engine specifications. The vehicle features a state of the art chrome front and a fresh set of LED daytime running lights. Honda Dio also has a 4-in-1 key slot which has been backed by a seat opener which is remote in nature. Talking about the colour trims available with Honda Dio, there are over 8 diverse colour schemes such as Yellow, Black, Orange, Titanium and more. The dashboard console is digital and features all the standard functions.
Commenting upon the engine specifications, you can get your hands on a powerful 109.19 cc engine. The mileage capacity of Honda Dio stands at 55 kilometres per litre, which is pretty vital. The vehicle weighs just over 103 kgs and comes with a standard warranty for 2 years. There is no digital fuel indicator though. The power produced by the engine is 8.11 PS which has been recorded at 7,000 rotations per minute. The on road price of Honda Dio for standard variant can go up to Rs. 50,100/- and for the deluxe variant Rs. 54,000/-.
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#4 Suzuki Access 125
With a staggering mileage capacity of over 64 kilometres per litre, Suzuki Access 125 is available in markets for a little over Rs. 56,000/-. This two-wheeler comes with different ravishing colour trims such as Blue, Red, Black, Matte Black, Grey and much more. Also, the front view of the vehicle is gaudy and can attract a lot of attention. Apart from great looks, the engine specifications are impressive as well.
Suzuki Access 125 has been equipped with a 124 cc engine and the vehicle produces 8.7 PS power which has been clocked at 7,000 rotations per minute. The body design is a milestone in itself and the body weighs just 102 kgs. Also, two-wheeler enthusiasts must know that the manufacturer has introduced a dedicated Combined Braking System (CBS) in Suzuki Access 125. If you're a novice or a beginner driver, CBS can help you with easy braking during traffic.
#5 TVS Ntorq 125
Looking forward to a two-wheeler which is not just lightweight, but also features a non-exhaustive list of specifications? Well, TVS Ntorq comes handy with a 124.79 cc engine which is capable of producing over 9.1 bhp of masculine power. The vehicle is lightweight and can attain a top speed of 95 kilometres per hour. What makes TVS Ntorq different than others is the variety of colour schemes. You can pick your TVS Ntorq in Matter Yellow, Matter Red, Metallic White and more. The ignition type of digital while the vehicle runs completely on petrol.
Also, the engine has been supported by a single cylinder. Hence, the peak torque produced by this two-wheeler is 10.5 Nm. The cooling system is air cooled and the transmission type is CVT-i. You can leverage the 5 litres of fuel tank capacity and can also accelerate from 0 to 60 kilometres per hour in just 9 seconds. You can buy TVS Ntorq for over Rs. 63,000/-.
How to Choose the Best Scooter for a Beginner? Here are 5 things to check
Well, once looking for scooty for beginner, they should have below things in mind
- Lightweight
- Easy to Handle
- Enough height (Seat and Overall)
- Should be self-start
- Should have great brake
The above-mentioned scooters are your pick when we talk about a smooth riding experience while keeping a reality check on design, weight and features.


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[Editor's note: This story originally published on Aug. 8, 2018. Michigan football announced on Tuesday that Brenda Tracy would be an honorary captain for Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan.]
It's Monday evening last week and Brenda Tracy has just arrived home in Oregon following a cross-country flight from Michigan, where she recently presented to the University of Michigan football about her own harrowing tale of sexual assault 20 years ago and about her advocacy work that has flourished since.
While she's on the phone doing this interview, she's looking around for something to wear. As is her custom following a presentation, she changes into pajamas and readies herself for a night in front of the television to decompress. Cereal will be her no-frills dinner — Raisin Bran Crunch when she's feeling healthy; Lucky Charms when she is not — and she'll flip between a few shows that have become her standbys — an old episode of Law & Order: SVU, or HGTV's Flip or Flop.
Anything that requires little mental energy.
What people may not realize about her tireless efforts to bring awareness to issues such as sexual assault, accountability at college institutions and toxic masculinity, is that it can be draining. When she first set out to share her story in hopes of prompting change for college teams across the country, she figured that telling her story over and over and over would ultimately make it easier. That, at some point, she'd no longer relive the trauma she endured when she was gang raped by four men, two of whom were members of the Oregon State football team, that night back in 1998.
But that hasn't been the case.
"There is a cost to it," Tracy said. "When I first started doing this, I thought that would get easier. I thought I would stop crying, but it hasn't changed. I feel the same exact amount of intense pain. It's exactly the same."
"I literally have to go back to that apartment," Tracy said. "That apartment …"
Tracy, whose activism platform is named "Set the Expectation," begins each presentation to schools with her own story, and there's a reason for that. Sometimes players and programs are familiar with her work, sometimes not. She's been mistaken for a Title IX coordinator, and sometimes players simply brace themselves for another person in their face, wagging a finger at them for what they should or should not do.
She can generally sense when there's some element of defensiveness or skepticism in a room full of athletes, coaches and team staffers. And generally that feeling takes an abrupt turn once she starts in with her personal experience.
"You can literally see their shoulders drop," Tracy explained. "They lean in and they listen."
If there was another way to evoke such a visceral change in her presentees, maybe Tracy would opt for a less painful means by which to capture a room's attention. But from what she's found, this is the best way to humanize the issue of sexual assault — to talk about it in plain, graphic detail as something that has happened to her, and that happens to many people on a daily basis.
She doesn't want sympathy. She wants empathy instead. Tracy wants those in front of her to get a real, palpable sense of the human cost of this sort of trauma, and how it persists.
"She came in to speak to the team and the staff and her presentation was — I'm trying to think of word to describe it," explains Brian Cain, a mental performance coach who heard Tracy's presentation while working with Southern Methodist University's football team. "Hearing her story there, you could've heard a pin drop in the room."
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh described Tracy's recent presentation to his team similarly:
"It was an amazing experience," Harbaugh said on his weekly "Attack Each Day" podcast. "She shared her story with our team and was very powerful. Her courage is at a level its hard to even imagine. A remarkable story which she's seen able to overcome. So many things came out of that meeting."
That's only the beginning of Tracy's presentation of her program. Once she shares her story, she gives those in front of her a reason for why she's there — the areas she wants to address and what she wants to accomplish.
There are three main points she wants to educate players on — consent, the responsibility of bystanders and how to challenge the conventional idea of masculinity. All are intertwined in fostering a culture of respect and accountability.
"She was really appealing to all of the men in that room to be good men, men of character," said Harbaugh, summarizing her message. "[She] wasn't coming at it that men are bad, but that men can change — good men can change how women are treated."
Tracy said she felt Harbaugh "took a real interest" in her message — "I feel like he got it and he's on board … I feel like I'll be working with that program in the future," she said — and was heartened by the response she received both from those that work for the program and players.
Defensive back Tyree Kinnel, tweeted out the hashtag #SetTheExpectation from his official Twitter account. Defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour publicly thanked her for educating the team. Offensive lineman Grant Newsome cited it as the most "heartbreaking yet inspirational talk I have ever had the privilege to attend" and added the hashtag #SetTheExpectation to his Twitter bio.
The most heartbreaking yet inspirational talk I have ever had the privilege to attend. Thank you @brendatracy24 for your strength and courage in not only surviving but also starting an incredible movement. #SetTheExpectation https://t.co/OmKPJCzgkQ
— Grant Newsome (@grant_newsome) August 2, 2018
Often times, after Tracy presents, she will have players approach her, sometimes just to thank her, but sometimes also to confide in her as well, whether it's to reveal that their mother was a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, or to share their own firsthand experiences with these issues. Survivors reach out to tell her they are seeking help or are planning to undergo counseling.
These private confidences keeps her going, despite the emotional toll it takes to do such taxing work.
"It's really an honor for me to bear witness for them, because I know in our society, it's not acceptable for them to be vulnerable … for them to have pain and hurt and their own stories. Those moments really mean a lot to me because they feel they've been heard and seen," Tracy said. "Sometimes, it's literally just, they come up to me and they look me straight in the eye and they say 'Thank you.' And they give me a hug. I may not know the exact story but know what it means. Those are the moments I want to keep doing this, because I may be the only person they've ever talked to, which is both amazingly beautiful and incredibly, deeply saddening to me."
It is this rare display of vulnerability her presentations evoke, and what also reinforces the need to challenge the traditional idea of masculinity. Cain, drawing on what he learned about the issue, described it as an impactful part of the presentation, and one that felt it made an impression on those in the room, largely a collection of highly-skilled, physically-imposing alpha males.
Tracy, Cain said, challenges the idea that men should evaluate themselves on such traditional criteria — athletic abilities, earning potential, sexual prowess — and instead talks about both the power of vulnerability and about doing the right thing. She describes the strength it takes to stick up for others, speak up when something's not right, and have the emotional courage to stand by one's convictions.
That isn't to say that all of Tracy's feedback is positive. All it takes is a cursory stroll through her social media accounts to realize that her message is frequently met with vitriol and victim-blaming, both of which she has seemingly learned to swat away with ease.
Part of the efficacy of Tracy's presentation, Cain said, is that she not only shares her story and educates, she provides tools for players and coaches to talk about what many find an uncomfortable topic and effect change.
"I think what makes Brenda's presentation so strong is you're seeing her and what she's gone through and then she's also telling you what you can do," Cain said. "It's not only a story, there's a lot of strategy."
Tracy has spoken to more than 70 different programs across the country, including high-profile programs like Ohio State and Auburn, and spanning the athletic continuum, both men and women's teams, and sometimes entire athletic departments. She will present to seven more schools just this month alone.
One element of her program is an official "pledge" to '"Set the Expectation." What that entails is players signing on to pledge that they will "display courage and stand up to sexism and violence against others," "only practice consensual sex," "remember that my value and worth as a man, person and athlete is NOT based on my physical strength, athletic abilities or sexual conquests," and "to do my part to change the culture of violence at my school."
There is also a signature portion provided for coaches, who pledge to hold any player signing accountable to those promises. Tracy said that she doesn't push individuals or schools to sign this pledge, because she knows the commitment is a significant one, and a signature has to be sincere, not window-dressing.
"The pledge is not a joke. The pledge is a real tool. I'm asking coaches to hold their players accountable," Tracy said. "You're making a public commitment; this is a big deal. People who get involved in my campaign. People who take this pledge, it takes an act of courage."
Tracy's activism extends beyond educational institutions as well, as she has pushed Oregon lawmakers to extend the statute of limitations for rape cases and worked with fellow rape survivor Amanda Nguyen, founder of national non-profit civil rights group Rise to prompt legislative reform for how sexual assaults are prosecuted and evidence is handled.
Nguyen, nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, led the way for the establishment of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights, which was passed in 2016, and met Tracy through their efforts to ensure such standards and practices are available to survivors across the country.
"Our origin stories of advocacy and social justice are the same: Our pursuits of justice were compromised by the risk of losing and the loss of critical forensic evidence. We were both betrayed by a broken criminal justice system. Brenda shared her story to shine a spotlight on the unprecedented incidence of sexual assault and physical violence in athletics, and issued a challenge to coaches throughout the nation to set the expectation with their players that violent acts would not be tolerated on their teams," Nguyen told The Athletic via email. "I shared my story to highlight the patchwork of rights throughout the nation and focused on creating equal protection under the law for survivors, addressing necessary policy change.
"We have both taken our painful experiences and turned them into action, working tirelessly to create a world without sexual violence."
Working tirelessly takes its toll on Tracy, who also likes to unwind by tuning out from public life for stretches to spend time with her family and play with her granddaughter.
She said she has learned to live with a "baseline of depression" from what happened to her in her past, and the exacting nature of the subject matter she deals with on a daily basis. In one single presentation, she said, she experiences every single possible human emotion, often leaving her feeling like she has just completed a marathon. And then there's the aftermath — the interviews, the disclosures, the follow-up.
But she forges ahead, regardless.
"There is a certain heaviness in my heart and spirit every day," Tracy said. "But I've kind of learned to live there. And as long as I don't go under, I'm OK."
[Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Tracy had presented to MSU. Tracy had a discussion with MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo in April 2017 but did not present to the basketball team. The story has been updated accordingly.]
(Top photo courtesy of the University of Michigan)


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I would like some advice on what I would need to do to remove a 2006 Buell Ulysses from storage and get running again?
The bike in question belonged to my father, who due to health reasons didn't ride the bike and it sat in storage for 5 years.
When my dad had some heart issues, he stopped riding the Buell. Family members meant well and would occasionally start
the bike and take short rides to get the bike warmed up, etc.
But the last five years the bike was stored indoors but unridden. (bike has about 600 miles in it)
I would like to get the bike running again, but after looking at a service manual, I don't know what to expect. A bit overwhelmed.
I am making a list of things I need to get before starting the bike. ( new battery, spark plugs, air filter, maybe new tires)
Would start by draining the old stale gas.
Looking for any advice/suggestions on what I would need to do next.
More concerned about what problems might pop up when working on this bike.
I am trying to do the work myself, as a last resort, taking the bike to a shop.
I thought that you forum members would be a good source of information.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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