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2022 Municipal Election - Context
There are 444 municipal governments in Ontario, yet only 417 municipal governments hold elections. Why? Because some upper tier municipal governments are populated by a lower tier election process e.g., counties and some regions and one district.
Those 417 municipal governments include:
- All lower-tier municipal governments in a two tier governance structure
- All single-tier municipal governments
- 3 regional municipal governments have a direct election of the Regional Chair at the lower tier (Durham Region, Halton Region, Region of Waterloo)
- 2022 Ontario Municipal Election website
6,306 candidates compete for the 2,860 elected positions up for grabs. 406 of the 2,860 elected officials also sit on the upper tier, for a total of 3,266 seats. In 2022, 692 incumbents did not run compared to 607 in 2018. Unless otherwise noted, all figures and analysis includes City of Toronto.
NOTE: Updated Election Analysis can be found here
|Total number of candidates||6,306||6,658|
|Total candidates female||1,931 (31%)||1,808 (27%)|
- This situation is where one or more candidates are acclaimed or the number of candidates running for positions does not exceed two candidates.
- Low candidature occurs in 176 municipal governments (46%) of the 382 municipal governments where voting will occur. (Acclaimed council positions are not included in this figure).
- In other words, in the remaining 206 municipal governments, there are more than 2 candidates per seat to be elected, if the seat is up for election.
- Across Ontario, there are more female candidates in 2022 than in 2018. This year, 31% or 1,931 of all candidates are female. This has increased compared to 2018, where 1,808 or 27% of all candidates were female.
- In 2022, the 28 municipal governments with population greater than 100,000, had a ratio of female to male candidates of 30% to 70%, which is marginally lower than province-wide of 31% to 69%.
|Total candidates acclaimed (includes HOC)||548 (163 female)||477 (147 female)|
|Total heads of council (HOC) acclaimed||139 (37 female)||120 (27 female)|
|Total number of councils fully acclaimed||32||26|
- There has been an increase in the total number of candidates acclaimed. In 2014 there were 390 acclamations; in 2018: 477; in 2022: 548 acclamations.
- Of the 2022 acclaimed, 139 have been acclaimed as Head of Council (Mayor/Reeve). 27% (Mayor/Reeve) are female, up from 23% female in 2018.
- In 2022, number of female candidates acclaimed increased by approximately 11%.
- Of the 548 acclaimed, 380 are incumbent, 46 are incumbent new position (eg councillor running for HOC) and 122 are new candidates.
- The data indicates that there is an increase in female and male acclaimed candidates for both councillors and Head of Council.
Entire Councils Acclaimed:
- In 2014, 18 or 4% of municipal governments in Ontario were fully elected by the acclamation of each council seat. In 2018, that rose to 26 councils or 5%, while in 2022 that rose to 32 or 8%.
- In 2022, the population of the acclaimed municipalities ranges from 92 – 11,091. 22 are from Northern Ontario.
- In terms of population, the smallest in this year’s election is the Village of Thornloe with a population of 92 and the largest is Township of Tay 11,091
- 203 municipalities did not have any positions acclaimed
- 179 had one or more positions acclaimed
SIZE OF COUNCIL
Size of all 444 Councils varies across the province. The vast majority of councils are composed of five (5) members including the head of council. Larger councils on this chart reflects upper tier councils, such as counties and regions, which are composed of the mayors/reeves of the lower tiers.
For the 2022-26 election, there will be some changes to size:
- Township of Alfred and Plantagenet will reduce size - from 7 members of council to 5, including Head of Council
- Township of Clearview - will reduce size - from 9 members of council to 7, including Head of Council
- County of Dufferin - will increase size - from 14 members of council to 15, including Head of Council (by having 2,545 eligible voters, Township of Melanchton will be sending the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to County Council)
- Municipality of Huron Shores - will reduce size - from 9 members of council to 7, including Head of Council
- City of Ottawa - will increase size - from 24 members of council to 25, including Head of Council
- Town of Penetanguishene - will reduce size - from 9 members of council to 7, including Head of Council
- The Nation Municipality - will increase size - from 5 members of council to 7, including Head of Council.
- City of Vaughan - will increase size - from 9 members of council to 10, including Head of Council. The increase is in 1 more Local and Regional Councillor
- York Region - increased size from 21 to 22, including Regional Chair (in 2018 it was 21, Vaughan increased number of Regional Councillors by 1)
2022-2026 - Size of the Council in Ontario
Within a municipal government, its representative structure is either a ward or at-large system and in a few cases, both.
Ward and or At Large Structure
How votes are cast continues to move to technology-based methods. In 2022, 217 municipal governments will use internet and/or phone/combined method, which is 42 more than the 2018 election. The use of mail-in ballots the 2022 election remains the same at 71 municipalities. Charts illustrates the methods used.
Voter Turnout (Since 1982)
The percentage of turnout has not varied greatly. The highest were 1988 and 1994 at 45% and the lowest was 40% in 1997 and 2003. In 2014, it was 43%. Chart 6 illustrates the turnout over time.
Average Voter Turnout - 1982 to 2018 (Chart 6)
Disclaimer The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has created this election statistics page as a public service. AMO cannot guarantee and assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information posted.


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FISH TOFU RECIPE
Fish Tofu Recipe.
- 300 gr snapper, dice
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped up fine
- 2 cm ginger, chopped up fine
- 1 tsp tausi
- Cooking oil to taste
- 75 g bamboo shoots, cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 250 ml broth
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 pc 10×10 cm tofu, cut into thin slices
- 2 stalk green onion, slice roughly
- 5 stem chives, slice roughly
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sago/cornstarch, melt with a little water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Marinate snapper with corn starch until blended, fry until crispy and cooked.
- Heat 3 tablespoons cooking oil, saute garlic, ginger, and tausi until fragrant, put bamboo shoots, oyster sauce, broth, pepper, fish sauce, tofu, leaf onions, and chives and then stir well.
- Insert the fish, stir, pour the liquid sago / cornstarch, cook until slightly thick. Add sesame oil, stir briefly, lift.

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Just a little over six months after securing $14 million through its Series B funding round, global fintech Pagaya has secured $25 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Oak HC/FT with participation from Viola Ventures, Clal Insurance Ltd., GF Investments, Harvey Golub (Pagaya board member and former Chairman and CEO of American Express), and Siam Commercial Bank (through its Digital Ventures arm).
As previously reported, Pagaya was launched in 2016 by Yahav Yulzari, Avital Pardo and Gal Krubine and has raised more than $200 million to date mainly from institutional investors. Pagaya, headquartered in both Tel Aviv and New York City, incorporates big data and machine learning to boost asset management performance. The company reported that it is on a mission to reshape the asset management space using machine learning and big data analytics to manage institutional money.
Pagaya reported that in the three years since launch, it has grown to manage $450 million for banks, insurance companies, pensions funds, asset managers and sovereign wealth funds all looking to find new sources of attractive risk-adjusted returns and capitalize on the efficacy and efficiency of Pagaya’s AI. Gal Krubiner, Pagaya’s CEO and Co-Founder, commented:
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Dan Petrozzo, Venture Partner at Oak HC/FT, former Partner and Global Head of Investment Management Technology at Goldman Sachs, and former Chief Information Officer of Fidelity Investments, went on to add:
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The following is based upon the writings of Nanasom Nhoma and the Afurakani/Afuraitkaitnit Ancestral Religion Journal sent to me by Ankhesen Mié. Please note that much of what you will read is rooted in African mythology, spiritualism and deities.
When the Earth was young, all that existed on the surface was water. The Afurakani/Afuraitkaitnit ancestors and ancestresses learned the process of their planet’s development and have recorded their findings using writings and illustrations. It is believed that they’ve learned the process from gods and goddesses responsible for creation collectively known as Abosom who played a role in the creation of the first landmass. The ancient cosmology, writing systems and languages of Keneset and Kamit (Nubia and Egypt respectively) codified the process.
In Kamit the word Ka is a term for for: raised land, high land, exalted land, hill, mountain. The hieroglyphic for Ka is used to represent soul. There are other interpretations for Ka, each having the same or similar meaning depending on location, language, and cosmic meaning. Kait is the feminine word for Ka. Koko is the word used in the Twi language by the Akan people of Ghana. Oke is used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
One of the most important definitions of the word Ka describes it as a high ground for which Ra (Rait if you refer to the god as a female), the Deity of Creation, stood. Ra, as you may have been taught, was the sun god in Egypt. It is written that Ra/Rait used the sun (called Aten) to transmit their spiritual energy like how a satellite transmit singles from space to receivers on Earth. He, she, or they as the article interchanges between two different beings and one entity, was the divine embodiment of energy that nurtures and creates life on Earth. The life within all plants, animals, minerals and human is a portion of energy given by Ra. As such, all life on Earth is connected with the Deity. People of Afurakani/Afuraitkaitnit descent are children of Ra.
The article then continues to discuss the Af which is the Kamit term for the flesh or house. Since your skin envelops your spirit, your Af is the “house of your soul.” Like Ka, there are many interpretations of the word used by different Afurakani/Afuraitkaitnit people with the same basic meaning.
Afu, therefore, describes discarded animal flesh. When Ra moves through matter, he is then referred to as Afu Ra. According to mythology, Ra/Rait raised a grand landmass from the ocean to give it life. From this moment, the land is known as the Ka of Afu Ra, the land of the Creator. Thus, the landmass becomes known as Afuraka.

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Griffin Global Asset Management (Griffin) and Bain Capital through their joint venture have agreed to purchase and lease-back ten Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express, a subsidiary airline of Air India. The first aircraft was delivered in November 2023 and the remaining nine are to be delivered throughout the remainder of the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024.
“After many months of close collaboration, we are excited to partner with Air India and Air India Express to support their fleet expansion with these latest technology aircraft. The Air India management team has actioned a remarkable re-invigoration of the airline and we look forward to growing our strong relationship with them for many years to come,” said Ryan McKenna, Chief Executive Officer of Griffin.
This transaction is another milestone in the joint venture between Griffin and Bain Capital, which has established a world-class commercial aviation leasing and asset management platform in January 2020. It further demonstrates the platform’s ability to provide bespoke solutions to airlines, original equipment manufacturers, and others across the industry.
“India is one of the fastest growing aviation hubs not only in Asia but across the world, with enormous future potential as a result of policy support, significant demand for travel and the advancement of airlines like Air India,” said Sarit Chopra, a Partner at Bain Capital. “Together with Griffin, we aim to provide high-quality, next-generation aircraft to help Air India and Tata Group meet and exceed this demand. This is a great example of the breadth of the Bain Capital platform, our desire to partner with leading Indian companies and our strong commitment to India,” added Pawan Singh, a Partner at Bain Capital.

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Her comment is almost a straight line, but it's all too true. I'm a sports fan and I don't take the NBA all that seriously. I think it's just a notch above pro wrestling.

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text: The concept that photosynthetic flux is influenced by the accumulation of photo-assimilate persisted for 100 years before receiving any strong experimental support. Precise analysis of the mechanisms of photosynthetic responses to sink activity required the development of a battery of appropriate molecular techniques and has benefited from contemporary interest in the effects of elevated CO2 on photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is one of the most highly integrated and regulated metabolic processes to maximize the use of available light, to minimize the damaging effects of excess light and to optimize the use of limiting carbon and nitrogen resources. Hypotheses of feedback regulation must take account of this integration. In the short term, departure from homeostasis can lead to redox signals, which cause rapid changes in the transcription of genes encoding photosystems I and II. End-product synthesis can exert short-term metabolic feedback control through Pi recycling. Beyond this, carbohydrate accumulation in leaves when there is an imbalance between source and sink at the whole plant level can lead to decreased expression of photosynthetic genes and accelerated leaf senescence. In a high CO2 world this may become a more prevalent feature of photosynthetic regulation. However, sink regulation of photosynthesis is highly dependent on the physiology of the rest of the plant. This physiological state regulates photosynthesis through signal transduction pathways that co-ordinate the plant carbon : nitrogen balance, which match photosynthetic capacity to growth and storage capacity and underpin and can override the direct short-term controls of photosynthesis by light and CO2. Photosynthate supply and phytohormones, particularly cytokinins, interact with nitrogen supply to control the expression of photosynthesis genes, the development of leaves and the whole plant nitrogen distribution, which provides the dominant basis for sink regulation of photosynthesis.

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Advice - upgrade from Breville Smart Grinder (Rocket Giotto Plus)
been a while since I have posted here and I'm hoping to get some insight into options for a grinder upgrade.
I'm trying to gain insight into the benefit to be gained vs outlay with a new grinder.
I find the BCG800 very convenient. I make a small change to grind each day or so to accommodate the aging of my beans and the 'smart' aspect manages the volume. It seems ok.... but not awesome. I am OCD and love my coffee as a hobby but I'm not a cupping expert .
My machine is a Rocket Giotto Premium Plus (V2 I think).
I drink 1-3 cups a day, mostly with milk and occasionally straight espresso.
Beans are roasted at a local roaster and I buy a KG/month roughly. I keep them in a sealed vacuum container and distribute a small'ish amount into the grinder every 2-3 days.
My first two questions are obviously:
1. is the Breville BCG800 limiting my coffee quality?
2. What is a good upgrade choice?
My criteria for an upgrade would be:
1. controlled dosing so I can set it and have it automatically dose the correct amount.
2. little to no retained grinds to reduce wastage.
3. very tidy distribution into the PF or container - again minimise wastage but also the cleanup.
4. Improved quality of taste over the BCG800
Cost is definitely a factor. I haven't set a specific budget at this point though I did choke when I saw the K8 fresh advertised at $2k :P
What is your budget? If $500 or so, consider the Compak K3 Touch (I'm led to believe the timer is now 'useful'). But remember that dosing the 'correct' amount requires you to determine what the correct amount is....and will vary across beans and bean age. There is some grind retention (like most grinders), but it's no big deal. Some people find them a little messy.....but I operate mine with my eyes open and the lights on and haven't had a mess problem. If you're spending a bit more then the Vario or then Macap M4M are obvious contenders.
I have recently gone back to dosing 18g for my VST basket and adjusting the grind around that (accepting volume changes that occur). The 'IQ' of the Breville tries to adjust all of the elements so it's hard to grind by weight on the pre-sets.
I have owned a K3 push before.
Baratza forte will dose by weight to .2 gram I think...... It's just under 1k
This was one of the grinders that got me thinking about the upgrade. I do note though that the forte only does by weight into the hopper (and counts the time). you then have to manually tell it to set that time in memory if you want to use grind on demand with a PF. I may as well use my kitchen scales and set the time!
A shame really as at first glance the grind by weight option sounds perfect.
Otherwise it seems to get quite good reviews with grind quality being equated to a Mazzer Mini which I have never tried (though I did read the PF slides/vibrates out when filling??)
Last edited by mgrobins; 29th June 2014 at 05:54 PM.
I am also in a similar situation looking to upgrade from a smart grinder. Have you considered the vario gen 2 as an alternative to the forte? Have read that it is smaller, less noisy and leaves less grind and about 3 hundred cheaper. There is a good thread on it here http://coffeesnobs.com.au/grinders/3...e-grinder.html
Advice - upgrade from Breville Smart Grinder (Rocket Giotto Plus)
I've got a forte. It's great. Dial up a weight and grind into the bin. Then tip into your portafilter. The portafilter holder is good and didn't slip on me but it is timed. Each time you change a find setting you have to rethink if you want exact dosing. I don't bother.
The grinder will convert the weight dose to a time dose for you. Just need to waste one dose once you have the grind set. It saves it as a timed dose if you tell it to.
Happy to let anyone have a go if they live near brighton Le sands too. Just got a hg one if anyone wants a shot on that too!!
Nice Luke. I was reading about the HG one and considering it very very carefully. Aside from being manual it ticks every box I have.
Noddy I have considered the Vario upgrade/gen 2 but cant find enough to know if its really a step up. The Forte I feel is more likely to be. I read on another forum some guys got it at just over $700. Not sure where and who sells them in Australia.
Luke, does the Forte grinding on weight with the container rely on a sensor or could you have a different container to grind into like the blind tumbler for your HG one (Blind Tumbler 2014 | HG one).
I figure this would be a nice mess free way to have weighted dosing and good distribution.
If the HG-2 hits the street (motorised) I might look at it haha. I didn't see pics but it's in prototype stage.
K8 Frsh will be out of my range too.
I might look on ebay/gumtree at some of the second hand commercials too. If I can get a mazzer running the large conicals I could get a nice result with a small custom hopper (and perhaps mod the doser to go grind on demand). I airbrush for a hobby .... could turn an ugly eye-sore into art :P
The forte relies on the ground container that comes with it for weighing into mate. Easy to shake it and then pour into a portafilter though.
great news thanks.
That would help with any grind inconsistency and 'fluff' the grinds nicely. No mess either assuming I can pour cleanly :P.
Hmmm... I could always get a funnel that has a flange to sit on my PF turned in metal or acrylic . Maybe even made on a 3d printer.
I still keep looking back at the HG One though. Everything about it seems just right..... except its manual haha.
If you find where to get a Forte for that price, let us know. !
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There is one on Evilbay currently BNIB for 900 !
...But at the same "buy it now" price there is also a K30 !!!
Whilst the Vario is derided on this forum as a plastic appliance, in the US and on their forums it is rated in terms of "cup results" as a serious competitor to a Robur !
But really, for 3 cups a day , its much easier to single dose weighed beans into any "non doser" grinder, straight into your PF.
Using a PF funnel , this is a quick , clean, no waste operation that means you dont need to pay for electronic gimmicks on a grinder, and is basicly what you would have to do with an HG1 also.
Then your grinder options become much wider at >$1k
The forte is available from 5 Senses.
But remember there is also the cheaper Vario W that also grinds by weight (or time).
did you read this .. http://coffeesnobs.com.au/grinders/3...e-grinder.html
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I am increasingly aware of the large amount of coffee retained in the grinding chamber of the BCG800. The loss per dose may not seem much but there is a lot that is compacted around the chamber edge and sitting there going rancid. Cleaning it daily or even weekly is a PITA unless you take out the bottom bur (even then still a PITA).
So, Im not rushing into anything. I'm evaluating how I do my daily coffee routine and deciding if a HG One will be a good fit. The quality and grind outcomes are clearly superior. Function with cleaning and grind retention also great. Static - a minor issue that can be overcome with water and most grinders have some.
The main point for me to think over is to do with the time grinding and wether I am happy to do that of a morning as part of my routine. It seems like a small time/point but the attraction of many grinders is the ease of their hands free function.
Cost? I guess I'm shopping in the same range with my inclinations right now. A part of my mind says ~$1k for a hand grinder is excessive and I'm getting less than the Forte however it's also a question of what I want the grinder to be.
The perfect grinder would be a motorised HG-1 and that's something I could probably create
I'm also interested in how easily the HG one is adjusted and kept dialled in. i'll go hunting in the HG one thread for that :P.
There is a thread on another forum with a guy who has been struggling to "season / condition" the burrs on his HG1, for many weeks, to get them to give results equal to another small hand grinder he is using !
The Robur conical burrs they use are renown for needing several kilos to get them performing consistently .
The HG1 seems an extreme step to the opposite end of the spectrum from the Breville ...and it falls down totally on your #1 requirement in your original post.
But hey !..you have upgradeitus , and thats OK...just keep things real. !
Yes that's the aspect that is making e think very carefully. Reasonably, I can keep a small supply of beans in a 'ready use' container and weigh them out to grind on demand through the HG One. Actually meets most of my needs in that regard. Looking at the routine some people use with it it's also saving time in some other cleanup etc that is needed with an electric. Less waste per shot with retained grinds.... it's got its own pro's and cons for sure.
THe only reason I still have the BCG800 is that I was unwilling to upgrade for a while. I now am happy to do so but still won't until I get more certainty . Less chance of buyers remorse then :P.
I've started seeking some advice in HG One threads and seeing what I can find on it. If a DIY mod to motorize it is feasible (especially a reversible mod) I'd be doubly keen.
Mgrobins the more I read this thread the more I see your heart is in the HGone. would be worth asking if there is someone on this forum close to you that you can have a try on one and see if you are willing to go manual for the effort. Good
luck with what ever your choice will be I am sure you will be stoked.
I think it may be noddy.... but a good part of that is my need to fiddle and mod stuff haha. I see the HG One as an opportunity for a project that will give me good coffee.
As far as a nice off the shelf solution I really think the Forte is my best choice. I don't know from a practical stand point how much my dose weight will change as I make minor changes in grind when I do it by time (I buy a KG a month roughly and just make small changes each day to the 2-3 day amount I stick in the hopper). I could always grind into the container though .... its just less simple than direct into the pf.
Just for info too.... I cleaned my BCG800 today. People talk about the ~2g retained grinds but they are actually incorrect. 2g is the NET LOSS between doses. After getting rid of what was above the top bur (partial grounds etc) I cleaned out most (not all) of what was packed against the edges of the grinding chamber and measured it at 6g. So I'd estimate 7-8g total grounds actually hiding in there and going off. I'm guessing the dose people measure is say 18g in -> 16g out. That 16g is likely a mix of the some of these rancid grounds with the fresh grounds (I hope that makes sense).
I'm hoping someone with a forte will input some advice re how it compares in this regard. I'm following a thread on the Home-Barista page as well for the forte and will see what comes back.
I've started running a few grams out of my BCGf before loading my PF and the taste is definitely better. That's what has me looking at the forte with a critical eye regarding the retention as all other aspects seem perfect.
Mm I would be scared sh**less to mod a HGone. Thanks for that info on the grind retention on the bcg800. I often clean the burrs when I change blends and I certainly get more than 2g but have never measured it. I also run a few grams in the morning out before I load my PF. I really want a grinder that has minimal retention as priority as I only get on average three coffees out of my grinder a day and freshness counts. I use a scale for weight. I will be keen to see how you go with your choice.
I'll post back here as I learn more.
I can't budget for a Versalab M3 which is why the HG One is an option. It can be modded reversibly using a windscreen wiper motor. I'm also looking at a Dewalt clutch and motor setup that would enable good rotation speed and adjustable torque to protect the burs in the event of a stone etc. A fellow in the US has gone down a similar path and we have been corresponding to nut out some details.
I'll ring around locally and see if any stores have a forte. I'd like to have a look inside and see if it's better than my Breville for grinding fresh.
Also of interest is the new Compak range. I'm still learning what the different levels are but there is 'essential' and 'fresh' which do grind on demand. K8 with flat burs and K10 with conical.
You in Sydney at all mate? If so happy to show you both
Brisbane . I love road trips but the distance is a little too far haha. Wonderful of you to offer though thanks Luke
Hmmm... I just had a look online at pricing and the Malhlkonig branding seems to add a stupid amount to the price of the Vario vs overseas pricing under Baratza.
A Baratza Forte is available in Australia for about $990 and the Mahlkonig Vario W is $780 at the cheapest price I can locate.
Looking in the US I see that under Baratza the Vario W sells for ~$550 and the Forte for ~$900.
I see no way to claim that it's a support issue or whatever. Its likely not the retailers but the distributor.
Talking to a few retailers they won't touch the vario due to warranty issues. Maybe the added dollars are to cover those issues? #purespeculation
You are looking over the wrong seas !
Originally Posted by mgrobins
look at some of the European retailers of the Vario,.... you may get a surprise !
Do you mean need for warranty due to poor quality or issues with the distributor? Baratza appears to have quite a good rep for after sales support in the US.
Couldn't comment, I know I asked two retailers who deal in high end mahlkonig grinders about them and they said they wouldn't touch the vario due to "warranty" issues, I didn't delve deeper
Originally Posted by mgrobins
Over the past years there have been many reports of breakages of minor parts on the Vario and warranty replacements, however, the current version ..the Mk II ?.. has had many improvements to address those breakages and should not suffer the same issues.
Originally Posted by mgrobins
I dont know if there is sufficient history on the latest version to prove its reliability, but from the reviews it is a substantially changed machine ..apparently !
That history is one reason I'd look at the Forte rather than the vario.
I'm in no rush so I shall keep looking and working out what I can make work best for me .
I was in the same situation about a month ago.
I first looked at the Vario and yes, there are so many good reviews, but also many 'small' issues that are looked after with warranty.
The Forte is in the same boat.
When I did my research on this site, one of the site sponsors is very strongly against the Vario and at first, i didnt understand what his issues are with them but after thought, you are spending $1000 and you want to make sure that all is going to be good for a number of year, a lot more than the three year warranty period.
The Compak, Macap and Mazzer's all have their issues, but the issues are not in build quality where a small part needs replacing, or alignment of parts, or differences in grind and dosing. They are issues with grind retention and mess, things easily fixed.
This is why I went the more conventional grinder route, a Compak k8. The taste difference over the Breville is amazing. A bit of practice and technique has given me results I can not argue with, with piece of mind that the thing will keep going for many many years. The k8 may not meet your requirements in terms of auto dosing, but a Macap m4d would be a good option i would think.
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Ah yeah....the grind retention thing again.
Grind retention is a figment of the imagination. If it bothers you, there is a problem. If it doesnt, there is no problem.
If it wasn't for endless discussions on the www, no one would be bothered.
It cant be any simpler than that.
That leaves you with "mess", and just like the above, it is very much an individual thing. Some can handle (manage) it, and others cant.
The thing about "cafe series" type grinders as mentioned (compak / macap / mazzer) is they are really simple beasts with few if any bells and whistles, that just do their work and never talk back at you (figuratively speaking).
Others have listened to the demands of their clients and have started giving them bells and whistles that the clients say they want....and that is where the problems lie, giving in to the demands of people that are becoming more and more difficult to please....and who apparently cant handle or are not satisfied with and want to find fault with, simple stuff that just works.
So you end up with a bunch of products offering points of difference for people to obsess over. Do they really grind or deliver coffee any better one from the other when used properly, or is it just a difference of bells and whistles for marketing purposes and for people to sell their products?
It should be the stuff of endless BLIND CUPPINGS to show people that what they think is not always what they taste
Just as a comparison , i took a half hour to strip and clean thoroughly my K3 collecting and weighing every grind i could find.
Result..and this id from a grinder that has not been cleaned for near 2 months of daily use... was total 4.2 gms.
Most of that was "loose grinds in the discharge port and hanging about in the sweepers, and one bean jammed in the center of the lower burr.
There was probably less than 1 gram stuck to the "non working areas of the grind chamber.
This gives me no concern as i have the common habit of purging the grinder with 4+ gms each morning before the first brew, and as those "stuck" grinds dont come into contact with the grinds in process, i am pretty confident that my shots are fresh grinds from the start.
With a good sensible operating procedure , retention is a non issue.
Yeah I'm fairly confident the commercials would be better grinders than the home varieties. I agree with Tok in that I'm not after all of the 'features' outside of those that help me standardise my coffee making.
Why do I want that? so I can learn more about what different coffee's taste like and even different ways shots can be pulled for different flavour.
Don't be so quick dish crap at me for raising "The grind retention" issue either. Stale coffee does not taste like fresh coffee.
Purging my grinder of a few grams a time, and completely cleaning it has resulted in better coffee Vs not dumping the retained grinds.
You think I'm being silly about it or unreasonably obsessive? Coffee is only going up in price so I'd like to keep my wastage down. Doesn't seem like much to dump a few grams each day? My Breville is working at about 15% a shot (working on 1/day). That's ~$65 a year for me. If I want to enjoy higher profile blends, a cup at night, or single origins then the cost goes up a lot more.
If part of the cost is the extra $ a grinder may cost me, then 'mess' etc is simply about opportunity cost. If I'm cleaning up coffee I'm not using that time more effectively elsewhere. For those who find it cathartic or somehow a pilgrimage into the authentic coffee experience.... good for you and keep making mess! :P I have other ways I escape the world.
Good food for thought too Denwol . A friend has an M4D and it's a lovely grinder. Didn't seem that messy and can be set quite accurately I thought??
Last edited by mgrobins; 5th July 2014 at 09:09 PM.
Really sounds like you need a HG-one
I'm Concerned that I may just be trying to convince myself of that Steve :P.
Once I got past the reviews citing it as some sort of orgasmic, spiritual experience it became clear that it is a very elegantly designed product. I've spoken with another fellow and already have some thought on how to motorize it in a reversible yet neat manner. Hand grinding was the single issue I have with it . Versalab also sound great but I can't budget the $2.2k+.
Mgrobins will be interested if you do go down the pathway of a diy motorized HGone. The key is to still maintain its elegance with a motor attached to it.
I have some ideas . If I'm happy using it as a hand grinder then anything more is a bonus . Just need to decide if that's the case!
Have you seen the German built grinder using Robur burrs ..? ..not exactly "elegant" !
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I like it actually...
Could probably do with a little in the way of aesthetic refinement where the motor and control is concerned but certainly appreciate the bespoke workmanship...


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Medically reviewed by Dr. Samuel Sarmiento, M.D., MPH on Oct. 4, 2023
A recent case report examined a unique presentation of a 38-year-old female with poorly differentiated lung SCC that had metastasized to uncommon sites.
Cancer remains a significant global health concern, with nonmelanoma skin cancer and lung cancer being among the most prevalent and commonly diagnosed types. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common histological type in both skin and lung cancers.
Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Cases
Within the field of cancer diagnosis and treatment, cases of metastasis frequently present challenges and complexities to both medical understanding and treatment strategies.
In this case study, recently published in the journal Frontiers in Oncology, a 38-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a cough and dyspnea. She had a history of moderately differentiated, well-circumscribed posterior scalp SCC that was excised 8 years earlier.
Exploring Uncommon Sites of Spread
Upon examination, it was found that the patient had metastatic, poorly differentiated lung SCC with extensive involvement. The discovery of a large right lung mass with metastasis to the adrenal glands and the first rib was made.
The uniqueness of this case included the extension of the pulmonary tumor to the left atrium via the right superior pulmonary vein. Also, an ultrasound-guided biopsy of the rib mass revealed poorly differentiated SCC, underscoring the complexity of the patient’s condition.
Diagnostic Complexities and Treatment Choices
The case presented several diagnostic challenges. The initial interpretation of the left adrenal mass reported it as an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. However, subsequent pathological examinations established it as a poorly differentiated carcinoma of lung origin. In addition, a programmed death ligand 1 (PDL1) test was used to further characterize the specimen.
Innovative Treatment Approaches and Positive Outcomes
The patient underwent radiotherapy due to compression of the superior vena cava and mainstem bronchus. She then received a paclitaxel–carboplatin–pembrolizumab regimen as the first-line treatment for metastatic SCC.
Monitoring her response, a follow-up echocardiogram showed a reduction in the left atrial mass, demonstrating the efficacy of the treatment approach.
Subsequent CT scans indicated reductions in the size of lung, nodal, adrenal, and costochondral masses, along with signs of necrosis.
Role of Advanced Imaging
This case represents an uncommon presentation of a common problem that challenges the established diagnosis and treatment strategies. Ultrasound-guided interventions and medical imaging are providing valuable insights to streamline diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. This is especially true when pathology proves inconclusive.
Clark, M., Griborio-Guzman, A. G., Burute, N. P., Lubbers, S., Anthes, M. L., Sadreddini, M., & Aseyev, O. I. (2023). When tissue is not the only issue: Poorly differentiated lung squamous-cell carcinoma with adrenal, costochondral, and cardiac metastases – case report. Frontiers in Oncology, 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2023.1117024


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CHARLY JORDAN ON TAYLER HOLDER BREAKUP AND SOMMER RAY — BFFs EP. 34 w/ Kio Cyr
Charly Jordan joins us from Miami to talk about the recent drama with her, Tayler Holder, and Sommer Ray. She talks about her new brands, her new residency at a club in Vegas, and her transition into becoming a DJ. Kio Cyr joins us for the first portion to talk pre-fight about this week’s headlines. We finish with some reactions from the entire fight night.
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Dhanvantari: Divine medicine, brings healing
Dhanvantari, divine incarnation of Hinduism dedicated to care and healing. This sacred symbol is considered the founding father of Ayurveda, an ancient holistic medicine.
It is revered for bringing well-being and longevity. Discover how this spiritual figure can help in your quest for a healthy life.
Hindu mythology: who is Dhanvantari?
Dhanvantari, an important figure in Hindu mythology, is revered as the god of Ayurveda and medical care. Its name translates as “the bearer of wisdom in medicine”.
Ancient sacred texts like the Puranas and the Vedas depict Dhanvantari as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This divine character symbolizes healing and well-being, playing a crucial role in the Indian holistic health system.
Popular belief credits him with introducing Ayurvedic practices to promote human longevity.
Thus, Dhanvantari remains strongly associated with physical and spiritual fulfillment in Indian culture.
Through his fascinating story told over the centuries, this god has inspired respect and admiration among a large number of individuals seeking to improve their health thanks to the ancestral natural principles represented by Ayurveda.
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The powers and attributes of Dhanvantari
Dhanvantari, a revered healing god, is blessed with extraordinary medical abilities. His symbolic image, holding a conch filled with amrita - the elixir of immortality - testifies to his skill in soothing all illnesses.
He is praised for passing on the valuable know-how of Ayurveda to humans. This ancestral Indian holistic system focuses on the prevention of ailments and their treatment using natural methods.
Ayurveda advocates a symbiosis between body and mind to maintain a healthy balance. His practice is based on three pillars: healthy eating, restorative sleep and stress management.
In short, Dhanvantari embodies the supreme healing force in Hindu mythology. It evokes not only the unlimited potential for healing but also a harmonious lifestyle conducive to optimal health.
Symbolic meaning of Dhanvantari as a deity
Dhanvantari, the embodiment of divine presence, symbolizes more than mastery of the physical body. It also represents spiritual mind control. By connecting with this celestial power during ceremonies or prayers dedicated to him, we can aspire to obtain his help to preserve our bodily well-being and balance our spirit, soul and body.
In some spiritual doctrines associated with yoga or tantra in particular, requesting or meditating on Dhanvantari is seen as a path to unifying with universal healing energy. This leads to deep inner harmony.
A notable legend about Dhanvantari
The mythical story tells of a time when gods and demons engaged in a cosmic churning, known as Samudra Manthan. Their objective ?
Obtain the Elixir of Immortality. It is then that Dhanvantari emerges from the sea depths with the conch containing this precious beverage.
The presence of Dhanvantari was received with joy by the deities. They knew that this celestial drink had the power to grant immortality.
This legend highlights the essential contribution of Dhanvantari in safeguarding and improving human health. It also highlights its major importance in the Hindu pantheon.
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Culture: Dhanvantari's place in today's India
India continues to honor Dhanvantari, an iconic figure in medicine. The day of his birth is celebrated every year before Diwali, the festival of lights. Known as "Dhanteras", this day often sees people buying gold and other precious goods to symbolize prosperity and good luck.
Temples dedicated to Dhanvantari are scattered all over the country. The faithful flock there to pray for their physical and spiritual well-being. Likewise, Ayurvedic practitioners pay homage to this deity, hoping to receive his blessings on their medical treatments.
Ultimately, Dhanvantari is not only worshiped as a medicinal god in Hindu mythology; its influence extends beyond the simple healing bodily aspect to deeper spiritual and mental dimensions. His legend illustrates not only his key role in access to the elixir of immortality but also his high position in modern Indian culture where he remains a protector against disease.


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2016 Mazda3 vs 2016 Honda Civic
For many car shoppers searching for a new compact vehicle, fuel economy and price are two of the top things they search for when buying a new car. While there may be other important things on their list like features, options, safety and comfort, fuel economy is, and always has been one of the most important. The compact car segment of the auto industry can be a difficult area to search for a new car. With so many choices the decision and the research process can be tough and time consuming. This side-by-side comparison between the 2016 Mazda3 vs 2016 Honda Civic will help show you the main differences of these two top contenders.
Both the 2016 Mazda3 and 2016 Honda Civic have been top choices for a new car for a quite some time now. While the Honda Civic is known for reliability and fuel economy for many years, it has started to let the competition not only catch up, but also take the lead in many areas. As see in the above chart, the new Mazda3 offers a higher fuel economy rating than the new Honda Civic and that’s not the only thing that the Mazda3 has an advantage in.
2016 Mazda3 and 2016 Honda Civic Comparison
The Mazda3 is well known for offering excellent fuel economy ratings but it also delivers an incredibly fun driving experience behind the wheel. Thanks to Mazda’s SKYACTIV®-G engine technology, the 2016 Mazda3 now gives you more miles to the gallon than the 2016 Honda Civic and it also delivers better performance and handling on the road. Even though both vehicles offer the same engine size, Mazda’s SKYACTIV®-G engine technology uses it’s power more efficiently.
On the inside of the Mazda3 and Honda Civic you will find a similar amount of standard features and available options and as you make your way up to the higher trim levels, you’ll notice even more similarities in the interior feature offerings. So why is the Honda Civic more expensive, we’re still trying to figure that out. The Honda Civic has had its day and now it's time for the Mazda3 to have its. A lower price, a higher fuel economy rating and a more stylish look helps give the 2016 Mazda3 the the victory in this comparison.

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The consequences of Payday Lending on Municipalities and Citizens
We explored the effect of payday financing on communities within our research paper regarding the credit that is small-dollar en en titled B anking from the Margins: Finding Ways to construct an Enabling Small-Dollar Credit marketplace. Once we note within our paper,
Information implies that dependency on pay day loans extends expenses beyond the borrowing home. The economic stress, wellness impacts, and hindrance towards the upward financial flexibility of this household boost the burden on our entire culture because of expenses associated with medical care, policing, low earnings help, along with other social solutions.
In specific, payday financing is correlated with physical violence, home criminal activity, increased need of social assistance, and increased early mortality. It stands to reason why municipal costs associated with handling these ills that are social be impacted.
Nonetheless, you should observe that as the information do show a relationship that is clear payday lending and negative home and community outcomes, the causal relationship (in other words., payday loans cause increased physical physical physical violence and higher policing expenses) just isn’t clear. It’s likely more accurate to see payday financing as one section of wider social challenges for the municipality. This really is specially crucial as your municipality considers how exactly to make use of its powers that are new achieve the very best results for the municipality.
THE HARMFUL RIPPLE OF CASH ADVANCE DEPENDENCY
Additionally, it is crucial to observe that payday financing, up to this indicates a bad option, is usually cheaper for customers than alternate kinds of small-dollar finance. Being an economic choice вЂњthe desperate user continues to be making the decision that is best on the margin. It really is, in place, an incident of replacing a really bad outcome with a somewhat less bad result.вЂќ once we reveal inside our paper (see pp. 37вЂ“38), there are occasions whenever an online payday loan costs less than options, including NSF costs, charges levied by businesses for missed bills or disconnection/reconnection prices for specific resources. Additionally it is essential to see that most pay day loan users report making use of them to meet up fundamental necessities, along with other standard cost of living. This too should be thought about as your municipality considers its utilization of its powers that are new.
PRICE OF BANKING COSTS FOR NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS
Directions for making use of Brand Brand New Powers
Offered just just what research implies concerning the part that pay day loans perform into the households of one’s community, in addition to everyday lives of residents within it, just how might your city utilize its new capabilities in many ways that provide the general public good? Below we provide a quantity of instructions for handling the challenges that accompany lending that is payday your town.
First do no damage
Municipal councillors care a good deal about their communities and their residents. Many municipal officials, once they hear of specific tales of expenses associated with payday financing, have actually an effective ethical reactionвЂ”one of distasteвЂ”and may wish to instantly spring into action and plunge in to simply help those people who are floundering economically. However the threat of the desire toвЂќвЂњdo something is the fact that the impetus to behave results in an exacerbation of dilemmas. And frequently, this need to make a move takes the type of targeting lenders as opposed to the customers. Information shows that, regardless of option of small-dollar credit, the necessity for small-dollar credit is quite constant, so when loan that is payday are legislated away from company, unsavory options (like loan sharking, black-market loans, or higher-cost options) fill the gap. Keep your concentrate on the individuals who utilize the loans, and attempt to avoid a focus that is simplistic вЂњpunishingвЂќ loan providers, despite the fact that punishing lenders contributes to good headlines. Look much much much deeper to get the base of the issue. Develop an agenda to handle that.
Maintain your concentrate on the those who utilize the loans.
Understand where they’ve been, who makes use of them, and just why
Cardus’s research compiled aggregate information on payday financing in Canada, in addition to proof from provincial jurisdictions, but as a result of the diverse nature of pay day loan use and payday shop prevalence, it’s important for the municipality to comprehend just how cash advance shops and their customers work in your own jurisdiction. Just before enacting any bylaw, it could be wise for policy-makers to review the loan that is small-dollar inside their very own jurisdictions. Get acquainted with the users and providers and pay attention to their tales and, whenever you can, make an effort to collect impartial information that will help you in creating choices that can help, as opposed to hinder, citizens.
Go for a targeted, in place of blanket, approach
The town of Hamilton, one of several proponents of these brand new capabilities, online payday loans Auburn same day has suggested that it’ll utilize its zoning capacity to eliminate all except one pay day loan shop per ward (with existing shops grandfathered). This can be an exemplory instance of a blanket approach this is certainly directed at providers of payday financing. The task using this approach is the fact that it underestimates the feasible negative effects of less option for consumers, and offers a monopoly for the staying providers. Even as we note within our paper, proof implies that certainly one of the important thing issues behind the high expenses linked with payday financing may be the not enough options. Payday financing has developed the real method this has, in big component, as a result of the not enough competition in the forex market. With all this, and given that the vast preponderance of information declare that monopolies leave customers with less choice, reduced service, and increased costs, this move is not likely to benefit those its designed to assist, and even may harm customers and families.
The need that is major people who simply take pay day loans is much less expensive options.
You can find, but, ways that your municipality may use a targeted approach that is prone to deal with the requirements of those who are many vulnerable. Even as we note inside our paper, many customers of pay day loans are making decisionsвЂ”they that is rational the expenses, and enter agreements with eyes spacious. Nevertheless, there are several portions associated with the marketвЂ”particularly those with disabilitiesвЂ”who are specially at risk of the marketing of loan providers consequently they are unable, for reasons uknown, which will make informed choices. In these instances, councillors may decide to consider zones that areвЂњbuffer for pay day loan organizations, similar to those utilized to put establishments like pubs or strip clubs far from susceptible populations such as for example young ones in schools.


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Filmmaker Milena Andonova takes a compassionate look at the tragic lives of three women from three separate generations in this downbeat drama that screened at the 2006 London Film Festival. Dona (Bonka Ilieva-Boni) is a single mother of three who lives in the suburbs of Sofia in the early 1960s. Desperate to hold on to the few possessions she has after being abandoned by her boyfriend and threatened by local bailiffs, Dona agrees to a match with an elderly spouse only to discover that her new husband is a reprehensible pedophile. Flash forward to 1981 and law student Lucretia (Diana Dobreva) is attempting to get impregnated by another student so she won't have to move back to the countryside following graduation. Upon achieving her goal, however, Lucretia resorts to desperate measures as a means of keeping her boyfriend after she begins to doubt his love and mistakenly view her pregnancy as an obstacle. In the third and final story, the wife (Angelina Slavova of a wealthy real estate tycoon watches their once-happy life together slowly slip into discontent when it's revealed that her powerful husband is infertile.

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6th grade created color wheels using tempera paint in the primary colors. First, they drew two color wheel layouts on 12×12″ paper by finding the center of the paper, using a compass to draw a circle, and measuring to divide the circle into 12 even sections.
Then, they used the primary colors to mix and paint the proper colors on both wheels, which involves plenty of critical thinking and training of the eye to recognize subtle differences between hues!
When finished painting, students worked in their visual-verbal journals to brainstorm words that describe them, selecting a few to represent with visual symbols.
Once students settled on a symbol, they created a stencil using recycled tag board and traced the stencil on each color of one of their completed color wheels.
Students learned about the eye-popping, high-contrast effects of complementary colors, and then cut out those 12 symbols and attached them to their complement on the second color wheel.
They make a pretty stunning display! Huge thanks to our awesome PTA for these new bulletin boards at the Powers Ferry Campus.

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WRITTEN BY: Richard Linklater
DIRECTED BY: Richard Linklater
STARRING: Ella Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Lorelai Linklater
RATING: 4 stars
Boyhood is definitely one of the most unique films of 2014 because it was filmed over 12 years with the lead role going to a young boy who grows up over that period on screen. It is a brave move by director Richard Linklater to persevere with the idea over so many years and it is even more exceptional that such an idea received any funding at all. Of course, it is still a small budget film and its leading actors were not at the top of their game when they signed on for the film.
Mason (Ellar Coltrane) and his sister Samantha (Lorelei Linklater) live with their mother (Patricia Arquette) and spend every second weekend with their father (Ethan Hawke). Over the years, we see them grow up and experience different things in life including domestic violence, schooling woes, hobbies, sex, drugs and family bonding.
The entire cast is convincing and that helps ground the film. Boyhood will certainly go down as a ground-breaking film because of its structure, but it is also a captivating story.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilshire Connection, LLC (‘WILCON’), a leading metro fiber network provider in Los Angeles, announces today the extension of its dark fiber network in to two additional buildings in downtown Los Angeles located at 1200 West 7th St. (the Garland Building) and 900 N. Alameda St. , (the Wilshire Annex building). In addition to adding connectivity to these new buildings, WILCON has also lit a new network route providing both SONET and Ethernet transport between all of its Los Angeles network Points of Presence (PoPs) to Las Vegas, where the company has deployed a PoP at SwitchNAP, providing access to any of the SwitchNAP facilities throughout Las Vegas.
These network extensions bring WILCON’s metro dark fiber ring into nearly all major carrier hotel and colocation facilities in downtown Los Angeles providing network providers, carriers, service providers, enterprise and media companies a cost-effective, efficient metro transport solution. With WILCON’s additional route, network operators can now buy direct transport links to Las Vegas from any WILCON Los Angeles PoP, including 1200 West 7th Street and Wilshire Annex, One Wilshire, Carrier Center at 600 West 7th Street and from meet-me-room and data center operator facilities including Level 3, Equinix, Telx, Switch & Data, IX2, Telehouse and many others.
“WILCON has a successful niche in the marketplace,” states Eric Bender, President of WILCON. “As one of the few metro dark fiber providers in Los Angeles, we have further leveraged our reach to offer network connectivity to Las Vegas, with connectivity to any of the SwitchNAP facilities. This extension enables direct, high-quality connectivity between Las Vegas and just about any core communications building in downtown Los Angeles.”
“WILCON has made it easy for us to connect to nearly all of the major telecom buildings and colocation facilities throughout the downtown Los Angeles market, providing us access to over 300 service providers,” commented Grant Kirkwood, Chief Technology Officer of Mzima Networks. “Now with its new connectivity to Las Vegas, we have a cost effective and efficient network solution into Las Vegas.”
WILCON’s two new PoPs at 1200 West 7th Street and 900 N. Alameda, the Wilshire Annex, are now connected to its extensive metro dark fiber ring that runs throughout downtown Los Angeles. In addition, the company’s new route from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is currently available for customers requiring E3/DS3 to an OCx circuits or Ethernet up to 10 Gigabit connections. For more information, please visit www.wilshireconnection.com.
About Wilshire Connection, LLC
Since 1998, Wilshire Connection (WILCON), a privately held company, has been building and operating its own dark fiber network throughout downtown Los Angeles. Today, WILCON operates one of the largest underground networks in downtown Los Angeles, providing both lit and dark fiber connectivity between the city’s primary carrier hotel and data center facilities. WILCON’s Los Angeles metro ring also provides direct connectivity to Las Vegas, NV offering service providers, carriers, enterprise, content providers and media companies’ high-speed bandwidth between the cities. For more information about WILCON, please visit www.wilshireconnection.com.


AK47/AKM Buttstock Russian Un-issued
Original wood buttstock for the Russian AKM/AK47 rifle, with hardware, un-issued in excellent condition. Actual product picture. Obtained from Russian Arsenal, buttstocks covered with some kind of residue that can easily be removed with WD40. All hardware included. Not sure on the markings, we attached picture of it, but its very faint to be conclusive.