#Zero Motorcycles UK

[modernclassicbikes]

Zero Motorcycles Showcases First XE and XB Models to UK Audience

Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycles, continues to set the pace for the industry, unveiling their much-anticipated XE and XB models to UK audiences at the Motorcycle Live Festival 2024. #ElectricMotorcycles #IndustryNews #Manufacturers #ZeroMotorcycles #ElectricMotorcycles #MotorcycleNews #Motorcycles #NewMotorcycleModels #ZeroMotorcycles #ZeroMotorcyclesUK #ZEROXB #ZEROXE

[pain-in-the-riri]

Okay, so Remus is from a different country (the UK?) and he gets a motorcycle, except that he lives close to campus. Clearly he tries to get around the city on it, but is he hoping to get out of the city on it as well? Or is he not a good enough rider for that yet, but wants to be?

Remus just moved from Ireland a couple months before the story starts! And he has high moto road trip aspirations but is having some trouble gaining confidence. It doesn't help that he lives in the worst possible place to learn to ride a motorcycle from zero previous knowledge, manhattan. Do you know how hard it is to find an empty parking lot in manhattan 😩

[luimagines]

Oh, this AU should definitely happen! I would like to theorize which types of bikes they would ride. Wild is already kind of a given with the master cycle zero being customized motocross. I feel like Time and Twi would be old school style cruisers, while Hyrule and Legend would be easy to handle and learn moped. Warriors would be a sport bike. Sky gives off touring bike. Wind and Four would probably be backpacks (another name for people who ride on the back). Just some thoughts I had.

I have to be honest, I know next to nothing about motorcycles and this will likely show when talking about this au.

But! I am willing to nominate Twilight to have the classical Harley Davidson.

Like this guy! Not this color though. (stole this photo from Harley Davidson UK)

Four would likely be too small- no. Idea.

He gets a motorbike that they sell to children. XD

My neighbors used to have one. So it's the perfect size for Four!

Wind is too young to even have his license so he's gotta hitch a ride with someone else, like you said.

But! I found this photo and I think that Time is total Retro.

I want Warrior to be on the back of that Scrambler. Sky can have a red Cruiser. I'm going off of pure vibes/aesthetics. I just think they look cool.

[motriders]

Get Rekluse Clutches for Precision Performance in the UK

Get Rekluse Clutches for Precision Performance in the UK We should discuss smooth rides and powerful control—because that is precisely what Rekluse Grips offers that would be useful. If you're a motorbike fan in the UK, you know it is critical to have the gear you can trust, whether you're evading city traffic or taking on winding dirt roads. Rekluse Clutches are built for riders who won’t settle for anything less than precision and reliability.

Why Rekluse Clutches Are a Big Deal Rekluse isn’t just another brand—it’s the name when it comes to clutches that deliver the goods. These bad boys are designed to handle everything you throw at them, making your motorbike perform like a dream. For riders in the UK, where the roads are as varied as the weather, Rekluse Clutches are the perfect solution for keeping things smooth and under control.

What Makes Rekluse Clutches Awesome? 1. Smooth as Butter Forget those annoying jerky starts. Rekluse Clutches give you seamless gear transitions that make every ride feel like you’re gliding on air.

2. Grip That Sticks Whether it’s wet roads or loose dirt, these clutches keep your motorbike steady and responsive. In the UK, where rain is part of the scenery, this is a game-changer.

3. Built Tough Rekluse Grips don't play about strength. They're made to endure, which is precisely the exact thing you want when your motorbike is your go-to for driving or end-of-the-week adventures.

4. Less Effort, More Fun Long rides can break you down, however, Rekluse makes gripping more straightforward, so you can zero in out, and about ahead and relax.

5. Prepared for Any Style Whether you're a worker, an end-of-the-week motorcycle, or a rough terrain addict, Rekluse adjusts to your energy and makes your motorbike far better.

Perfect for UK Roads Riding in the UK accompanies its own arrangement of difficulties — thin city roads, unpredictable climate, and scenic routes that request accuracy. Rekluse Clutches handles all of this with ease, giving you smooth control no matter where you’re headed.

If you’ve ever struggled with slippery roads during a UK downpour, you’ll appreciate how Rekluse keeps your motorbike steady and your confidence high. These clutches aren’t just about making your ride smoother; they’re about making every journey safer and more enjoyable.

Getting Rekluse Clutches in the UK Good news for riders in the UK—Rekluse Clutches are easy to get your hands on. Local motorbike shops and online retailers stock them, so you won’t have to search far.Simply ensure you pick the right model for your motorbike, and you're all set.

On the off chance that you don't know which Rekluse Grips accommodates your motorbike, most sellers in the UK can take care of you. They'll ensure you leave with the ideal arrangement, prepared to raise a ruckus around town with certainty.

Why UK Riders Love Rekluse By now it's common knowledge — that Rekluse Grips are a hit with motorbike riders across the UK. Why? Since they simply work. From city suburbanites to end-of-the-week champions, everybody's discussing the way that these grips remove the problem from riding. They’re tough, reliable, and packed with features that make riding feel effortless.

Time to Level Up If you’re serious about your motorbike and want gear that works as hard as you do, Rekluse is where it’s at. No more missed shifts or struggling in traffic. Simply smooth, controlled rides that cause you to feel like a star.

In this way, assuming you're in the UK, now is the ideal time to get your motorbike the best. Rekluse Grips are worked to deal with anything the street tosses at you, to say the least. When you attempt them, you won't have any desire to ride without them.

Final Thoughts Rekluse Grips is a genuine article for motorbike riders in the UK. With smooth execution, better control, and phenomenal dependability, they're an easy decision for any individual who loves to ride. Whether you're cruising through the city or investigating the open country, Rekluse has you covered.

So go on, give your motorbike the adoration it merits. Get a Rekluse Grip and experience what accuracy truly feels like. You'll consider how you at any point rode without it!

[ijustwantedtobeoneofthestrokesuk]

The New Rock Revolution

The Strokes, the New York circuit and everything exciting that was going around in Detroit with The (White) Stripes was the future of music but they arrived fully formed, leaving the UK labels in a panic. There was bands around but they weren’t ready yet so the labels looked to their commonwealth partners who had relatively unknown bands on their books, waiting for an opportunity. If they were ready, this was their moment but this new movement of bands from different countries, who didn’t sound like one another needed a name.  

The NME had created a “New York scene” with the “We Love New York” issue, in November 2002 they went global with the “New Rock Revolution”. In the issue (which came with a free CD), NME editor at the time Conor McNicholas said 

“Once in a generation, something so revolutionary happens in music that afterwards nothing is ever the same again. Right now, that’s exactly what’s happening.  

The last twelve months have been one of the most amazing periods for music in living memory. After 5 years where pop culture has amounted to little more than a seemingly endless conveyor belt of bland and contrived non-entities, kids across the planet are suddenly, and spontaneously, rediscovering the thrill of rock music.  

This CD is the sound of this new rock revolution and we can assure you it’s the most upfront, exciting and finger-on-the-pulse music compilation you’ll get all year. There’s just one thing we ask – play it very, very loud.” 

The tracklist included tunes from those who will always be remembered including The Libertines (we’ll come on to them soon), Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club as well as ones that are long forgotten, such as Burning Brides and The Beatings...  

It sounded great, at the time it felt organic, however, Conor McNicholas has since said otherwise. 

“After The Strokes and The (White) Stripes, suddenly there was a massive demand for bands and nobody was prepared. It was running at the speed of the internet, which nobody had seen before.  

In 2002 we put The Datsuns on the cover with the headline, “All hail the heroes of the New Rock Revolution”. Kerrang had “nu metal” and we, accidentally had the “New Rock Revolution”, people moaned that the NME created a genre but it was the headline from The Datsuns cover that had been taken in that context and people rolled with it, so we had to. 

There was now a gap, record labels panicked, they hadn’t got time to sign anybody, none of the big UK labels had anything but they had associated labels who had bands around the world. Suddenly there was a bunch of mysterious bands from all over the world elevated and given UK marketing budgets to plug this gap. 

The rise of any band is manufactured, there’s a team of people whose job it is to generate hype. Every band has a publicist who is actively pushing stuff at the music press, if the music press like it, they will then collaborate with the manager to create a hype machine.  

A friend of mine was saying, “wasn’t it amazing that, we in Britain discovered all of these brilliant American bands before the American’s did and it’s a testament to our great taste”. That’s not how it works, it’s all planned, for a band to break America it’s incredibly hard, the market is so huge, you can play endless gigs in New York or LA until you get noticed but you’re still a local band. If you take an American band out of America and put them in the UK you can go from zero to the front cover of the NME much, much faster. You then take that cover back to the American press and tell them they are behind the curve, Spin and Rolling Stone take notice. 

Because of the speed of everything, the size of our scene, American labels actively brought bands to the UK to accelerate their development then export them back to America. The whole thing is planned, it’s a machine.” 

With the help of the NME, bands who had struggled to break out of their hometown now had their moment and they became part of this worldwide eclectic ‘scene’. Try categorising The Beatings, The Music and The D4, the only things they have in common is that they are bands and have ‘The’ in their name. There was ‘new’ bands being ‘discovered’ but, in reality, it was all part of a well-executed plan. However, all the marketing in the world can get anybody noticed but they needed talent to back it up. Without The Strokes, would this have ever happened, The Modern Age EP gave Swedish garage punks The Hives hope, they had been playing to empty rooms for years, then there was another band who sounded similar to them, being played on mainstream stations. 

Touring the US was hard, expensive and exhausting which is one reason many American bands ‘made it’ in the UK first (The Columbia Hotel was their home when they were in London, the hotel bar was the hottest ticket in town). Many of these bands had been together long before The Strokes, and 3 of them, championed by the NME, who didn’t come from the States or the UK and ended up having different levels of success are The Hives from Sweden, The Vines from Australia and Hot Hot Heat from Canada.

Kings of Leon’s bassist Jared Followill was 2 years old when The Hives first started playing together in the small mining town of Fagersta in 1989 but they didn’t become The Hives until ‘93. If you have seen The Hives, you have seen a show, they are entertainers, they are slick attention seekers but they had to, they had already played hundreds of gigs, to empty rooms, or uninterested crowds so when they were given an opportunity, they were ready to play in front of a crowd. 

They masked themselves in self-confidence and faked arrogance which got the audience on board but in reality, they were just happy to be there. After years of struggling, they had dealt with failure, they were going to grab every opportunity while it was there as they expected it wouldn’t last. Everything else was just a bonus. They had already released Veni Vidi Vicious and the punchy single, Hate To Say I Told You So but the album only sold 600 copies and their label was going to drop them. Alan McGee (who discovered and managed Oasis) stumbled across The Hives after seeing the video for Hate To Say I Told You So, signed them up, rereleased the single and the best songs from their first 2 albums and the timing couldn’t have been better. The Hives are still selling out large venues and releasing albums over 20 years later.

While The Hives were prepared for exposure, The Vines necessarily weren’t, despite being a band (with an ever-changing lineup) since 1994, however, they were more of a party band for the erratic frontman, Craig Nichols. Based in Sydney, The Vines took influences from ‘60’s pop, grunge and Brit Pop which can be heard on their perfect 2002 debut, Highly Evolved, packed with chaotic energy and delicate moments. 

Success was tough for frontman Craig who was diagnosed with Aspergers and The Vines became the first “big” band from the “New Rock Revolution” to start falling to pieces. Winning Days couldn’t live up to the debut and although they continued to release albums, the magic that Highly Evolved had was lost. 

The New Rock Revolution could be found in Canada too as Hot Hot Heat were a heavy band with pop influences (especially The Beatles) but, unfortunately for them, they were “cancelled”, in a music way…

In 1999 4 school friends, lost in life after graduating, with jobs that didn’t fulfill them moved into a punk house full of musicians. Each week a new band of housemates would form, they’d write a few songs and play a house party then form another band with housemates for next weekend's party.  

One line-up stuck, they made a cassette tape with a few songs and did a tour on the West Coast of America. The first night of the tour they played in San Diego and sold all 100 copies of the cassette.  

The debut album, Make Up The Breakdown was made in 7 days, which included finishing off lyrics, recording and mastering 10 songs with Nirvana and Soundgarden producer Jack Endino. The first song they recorded was Bandages which originally wasn’t even a song, Steve was writing lyrics on the way to the studio.  

Make Up The Breakdown was initially released in October 2002 on Sub Pop and it was the single, Bandages that was their breakthrough hit, despite some controversies. The danceable indie, punk, pop number was a guaranteed floor filler at every indie disco thanks to its up-tempo beats and catchy lyrics but the BBC pulled it from the radio as they felt it was insensitive due to the Iraq war going on at the same time which had a significant impact on the bands' exposure. Despite that, the band was loved in the UK early on, they sold out Camden Barfly, appeared on CD:UK and Top Of The Pops as well as the cover of the NME. 

The album was rereleased in March 2003 after the band signed to Warners where they were given major label resources and a budget to promote it. They were a band who made the most of being on tour, each show felt like a party for the band and crowd but the band partied before and after each show.  

The debut album was a huge success and instead of following it up with a similar-sounding record, they returned to the same approach they did in their punk house when they formed a new band each weekend. Every Hot Hot Heat album had clear guidelines when they started to write and record it and Elevator, released in April 2005 ditched the party tunes for songs that could be played on an acoustic guitar. It was heavily influenced by The Beatles, produced by Dave Sardy and cost £300,000 to record, a contrast to Make Up The Break Down, made in a week.  

The album did well for the band, showing their ambitious style,and it took them around the world with headline shows and some huge slots supporting Foo Fighters, The Killers, Snow Patrol and Garbage in arenas and stadiums. After years of playing to small crowds in intimate venues, working these huge rooms took some readjusting for the band while fighting fatigue. 200 shows a year started to affect their performance, particularly Steve’s vocals, he wasn’t a trained singer, he was a punk who dismissed vocal warm-ups and singing techniques until he realised he was shortchanging the fans. It was then that he came to terms with the fact that he was now a pop star, not a punk. 

From there, it all went down for the Canadians who, like The Von Bondies, had a frustrating relationship with a major label who wanted something that they weren’t. After the frosty experience on album 3 Hot Hot Heat returned to their roots and went with an independent label, giving them the space to do what they wanted without big money expectations. 

NEXT CHAPTER

[nawapon17]

A big hole in this Zero electric motorcycle makes it go faster

[bikegearindia]

Shop Ixon's Riding Products for Top-Notch Protection and Comfort

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Investigate Ixon's collection today and find the ideal pieces that resonate with your style while giving you the insurance you want. Let’s hit the road, make a few remarkable recollections, and embrace the opportunity of motorcycling together! Your next extraordinary experience is only a ride away!

[sbknews]

Let’s go… electric at Motorcycle Live!

Visitors to Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance will be ‘buzzing’ between 18-26 November as the UK’s biggest and most interactive motorcycle and scooter show offers a whole host of activities for fans of electric power, including UK debuts of brand-new models and the chance to try electric powered machines… No matter what stage of riding level, there’s the chance to ‘have a go’ on electric this year at the show. The FREE Electric Test Ride Zone returns for its third year at the show offering those with a full A, A1 or A2 licence to test ride some of the latest electric motorcycles and scooters around the specifically built indoor track. Those aged 6 and over can climb aboard in the OSET Trials Experiencefor a 15-minute taster session with no licence required. Brand-new for 2023, the Electric Motion Trials Experience, offers those aged 16 with a motorcycle licence, ACU or CBT the chance to try trials riding around a mini-course with tuition. Whether trying out electric for the first time, looking for your next purchase, trying a new skill or just having fun, try out ‘electric power’ at Motorcycle Live. With over 45 manufacturers showing their 2024 line-ups, Motorcycle Live is the place to be to see the latest and greatest new models. There will be the UK Premiere of the new Maeving RM1S as well as the global unveiling of an exciting prototype from Vulpin VF1. Throughout the nine-day event, the Black Horse Stage will be hosting daily entertainment with live games, quizzes and interviews with top racers and riding celebrities. On Wednesday 22 November, CEO of Arc Motorcycles Mark Truman will be joining stage presenter Jamie Whitham to talk about the story so far for the British brand and what’s next for the pioneering electric machines. Visitors can get up close to the exclusive Arc Vector on the MCN Dream Garage. Bob White and John Keogh of White Motorcycle Concepts will also be attending the show on Wednesday to discuss the challenge - and fun - behind creating the world's fastest electric motorcycle and its upcoming land record speed attempt. On Friday 24 November, show visitors can wave as Zero Motorcycle’s FIM Maudes Trophy entry sets off for its 1300-mile journey from the National Exhibition Centre to the FIM Awards in Liverpool all in time for the star-filled awards ceremony. Advanced ticket prices are £23* for an adult and children 6-18 just £2.50** – under 5’s are free**. Group discounts are available for 10+ tickets – and all members don’t have to come on the same day. For more information on Motorcycle Live, visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/electric. For more information on Motorcycle Live, visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/electric.   *Bookings are subject to a £2.00 booking fee. **Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets available at the discounted advanced rate until 5pm on 17th November 2023, after which ticket prices revert to the higher, on the door rate. All information correct at time of release. For more Motorcycle Live News check out our Shows dedicated page Motorcycle Live News or head to the official Motorcycle Live website Motorcycle Live Read the full article

[survey--s]

585.

How do you feel about tomato sauce with chunks of tomato? I actually prefer it to the smoother stuff, it tastes better.

Do people think you look like either of your parents? Does that offend you? I definitely look like my dad and no, it doesn't offend me in the slightest. My dad is a good looking man.

Do you prefer regular bacon or turkey bacon? Regular bacon.

Are you more of a talker or a listener? It depends on the circumstances.

Do you think it’s weird when people talk to their pets like people? No, I do it all the time.

Where do most of your relatives live? Australia.

What is the last place, other than home, that you stayed overnight? Tracey's house while I was on a pet-sit.

Would you ever buy a motorcycle? No.

What is the most unusual thing in your reach right now? I don't know - a cat? lol.

Are you sitting by a window right now? Nope.

Do you have anything other than posters or pictures on your walls? Fairy lights.

What is the furthest you have traveled alone? Tasmania. From the UK.

Have you ever ridden a train? Sure, loads of times. I rode the train all the time as a teenager/student.

Have you ever done something you told yourself you’d never do? Sure, who hasn't?

Are you tattooed? Or does it freak you out? I have a tattoo and I actually weirdly enjoyed it. It didn't even hurt all that much and I got it done on my spine.

Are you attracted to or put off by people who are heavily pierced or tattooed? It depends on the types of tattoos and piercings.

Have you done anything productive today, anyway? Sure, I was up at seven, did laundry, vacuumed, sorted the animals, had breakfast, went to work, picked the dog up, came home, showered, had lunch and now I'm just chilling.

Eaten anything delicious today? The leftover pizza was pretty good.

Have you ever taken in a stray animal? Not a stray, but we've had two farm cats and one rescue - and we're about to take in my sister-in-laws senior cat too lol.

Do you have or want children? I have zero desire to have children lol. I remember being really broody a few years ago and I am eternally grateful it never happened.

How do you feel about marriage? Ever been close? I am married.

Are you confident in your appearance? Sure, confident enough.

Do you enjoying taking pictures? Yeah, of certain things.

Do you take pictures of THINGS, or are you just a camera whore? I used to take a constant stream of selfies but nowadays it's mostly photos of scenery, nature and animals.

Do you believe in “the one” or “soulmates”? No.

Have you ever dated someone simply for their looks? Yeah, in the past.

What about dating someone simply because you felt too bad to say no? No.

Are you eating anything right now? No, not at the moment.

Does it drive you INSANE when people chew with their mouth open? It's not really something that registers with me, in all honesty.

Does any food always make you sick but you love it too much to not eat it? No.

How do you feel about alcohol? I'm not really a big drinker.

Have you ever been drunk? Yeah, I drank a lot as a teenager/student but nowadays I'm not fussed.

Do you like orange juice with pulp? Not really. I'll drink it but it's not my preference.

Do you scream for ice cream? No. It's okay but it's not my favourite.

Which orange came first; the color or the fruit? I did know this at one point lol. I think the colour.

Are you in school? If so, for what? Nope.

What is your dream job? To never have to work ever again in my life, lol. < This is very real and also very relatable. I'd have to say same. <---- haha yep.

Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? Floods and storms, but that's it.

Do you feel bad when bad things happen to other people? Or do you not care? If you don’t, do you feel guilty about that? I mean, I don't really feel bad unless it's someone I really care about. I don't feel guilty about it, no.

Aren’t you a little nervous about posting photos online? Nope.

Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental illness? Yes - depression and anxiety.

What was the reason you washed your hands last? Because I'd been eating popcorn and my hands were dirty.

Is there something you should be doing? No.

[ankulometes]

The Travellers, Vol 5, Pt 4: The Early Years

By the end of 1899, the variants had dispersed themselves around the globe. Two “families” had chosen to base themselves in the United States; the remainder were spread throughout the United Kingdom and its vast empire. They would typically turn up in one of the world’s major metropolitan centres, such as London or New York, often with middle aged clones in tow perhaps playing the role of their sadly widowed mother or father. Their backstory would usually entail them having grown up in some other part of the world. If they were arriving in the UK, this would likely be in the US or South America, to limit the potential for bumping into other former colonial types, whereas vice versa in America they came from the British Empire. Either way, their origins lay in some other suitably anonymous major metropolitan centre where no one would be surprised not to have encountered them before even if they had spent time in the relevant region.

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Many of the couples in generation zero started out simply and modestly, focusing on what would become reserved occupations when conscription was enacted during the First World War. Some of them used a chunk of their startup fund to buy farms. Many were still young enough to enrol at university and then study medicine or similar. Others might then enter the teaching profession or even the Church.

In contrast, they could take what might at first appear to be a far riskier route and sign up for the British Army or the US Navy. Their chances of surviving interventions by these respective armed forces in either the Second Boer War or the Boxer Rebellion in China, both of which were kicking off at the time of their arrival, were far greater than they would be facing German guns on the Western Front between 1914-18. Besides which, their involvement in either conflict would be very much limited by their initial need to complete officer training. They would then have a relatively peaceful global geopolitical period lasting over a decade during which they would be able to attain a decent rank. Not only would this mean that their statistical chances of being killed during WW1 were actually comparatively low, but they might also be able to assist a number of the other variants who were taking by far the most dangerous path.

In this latter category were the Delaney and Moore families, the protagonists for which in generation zero were William and Cara Delaney and John and Alice Moore. We have met them before. However, this time they were going to be a little different.

The Delaneys and the Moores had now chosen to base themselves in Kings Norton on the outskirts of Birmingham so that Thomas Walsh, who was an engineer by trade, might look for work in England’s industrial heartland. However, rather than go and work for anyone else, William and John had persuaded him to help them establish their own company building motorcars, motorcycles, and bicycles.

Established in 1900, the company was called Delaney & Moore and they quickly set about building their first model which they took to races and motoring events to show off. They got a few orders from this because their vehicle was rather good. However, they were just a small garage outfit so, at the same time, they introduced themselves to John Kemp Starley to discuss bringing their designs to the Rover Cycle Company. When Starley died suddenly in October 1901 at the age of 45, they took over the company. Not long afterwards, they teamed up with Siegfried Bettmann and purchased the Triumph Cycle Company, turning it into the Triumph Motor Company under a Rover-Triumph umbrella, under which it would focus on engine development, sports and racing cars, and motorcycles.

Rover-Triumph built a new factory near their Kings Norton base at Longbridge where William Delaney and John Moore introduced groundbreaking management and manufacturing processes and techniques to the firm. In 1906, they unveiled their brand new “Rover Model 1” automobile. By the standards of the day, it was a comparatively affordable, efficient, and easy to drive mass produced vehicle that brought motoring to a wider market than ever before in the UK.

The Model 1 was available in a range of configurations, including vans and flatbeds targeted at the commercial market and had an option for a battery-powered electric drive chain, as such things were at the time. The firm then began to expand into the agricultural sector. After Rudolf Diesel’s UK patents expired in 1908, the company began to work on the development of effective engines utilising the principles behind his original designs to build more powerful and versatile tractors and commercial vehicles. By the time the First World War started, Rover-Triumph were one of Britain’s foremost manufacturers of motorcars, motorbikes, vans, lorries, tractors, and bicycles. They became a major supplier to the British armed forces and were even quite heavily involved in the development of the first tanks, concerning which we will learn more in due course. It had been a massive gamble but, as individuals working in industries vital to the war effort, William and John were exempted from military service.

The Delaney’s and the Moore’s were not alone in Kings Norton. Following their arrival in the town they had quickly met and befriended another similarly cosmopolitan group of new arrivals: the Nolan family and the Wilde family. Arthur Nolan and David Wilde were two young gentlemen of a similar age to William and John who had a background in electronics. They ran a small boutique operation with the rather grand sounding name of Mercury Electrical Industries. The company produced a small range of expensive goods in limited numbers, including gramophones (called “the audiophile”) and cameras (called “the Apollo”) along with associated parts, accessories, and media. However, it was predominantly a vehicle for its two slightly eccentric proprietors to explore their interests in the field of electronics, sound, and light, among which was the recent discovery of radio waves. Clearly, this was an even more risky path than entering the automotive industry. However, eventually you will see where these variants were going with this.

Down in Bristol, at the other end of the Midland Railway’s Bristol and Birmingham line, were another couple of young entrepreneurs by the name of Edward Fairchild and Maurice Falconer. Along with their parents, these young men had recently moved to the area just north of Bristol where they had begun establishing themselves as landowners, quietly acquiring an extensive estate around Stoke Gifford and Filton. However, Edward and Maurice were far more interested in technology than in farming. Their particular interest was flight. As early as 1904, they were beginning to look for investors who might support a new venture of theirs that they were calling the Bristol Aeroplane Company. Needless to say, they managed to find a few, including the owners of Rover-Triumph. Their capital funds were also enlarged after winning several aviation prizes.

The interventions by Edward and Maurice did not significantly diverge the course of the development of flight from MOT. A couple of their competitors picked up a few tips and tricks, but everyone was very secretive about their own designs. And with good reason. Their early efforts were just about good enough to get off the ground and win some cash, but little more. Nevertheless, after 1910 they teamed up with Triumph as an engine developer and began to make some reasonable progress. Again, nothing drastic. Nonetheless, their efforts were good enough to merit a commission from the Royal Flying Corps.

Much as Rover had sneaked in a few improvements to diesel engines to power their tanks, the Bristol Aeroplane Company had a few key innovations up their sleeve which they unveiled for their warplanes. One of these was the ability to fire forward through the propeller of the aircraft. The other was the ability to communicate by radio with the other pilots in one’s squadron. This was the brainchild of Mercury Electrical Industries, and it was a feature the aircraft shared with the tanks. Fully aware that radio communications could be intercepted by the enemy, the British military establishment were exceptionally wary of the invention. Their preference throughout the war was for hard connections through landlines. However, that was obviously not possible for mobile units. Mercury had come up with a system which scrambled the signal using a dial setting that the pilots or tank commanders would set before embarking on a mission. It was a cut above carrier pigeons, but not by a great distance. Fortunately for Arthur Nolan and David Wilde, it did gain them an exemption from conscription as important suppliers to the military.

Meanwhile, over in America, the Hughes family, supported by the Martin family, had founded a company called “The American Oil Company” or “Amoco” and were working to buy up land and drilling rights in as much of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas as they could lay their hands on. It was a filthy bloody business, but that is exactly why the variants felt they were almost obliged to become involved. That and the fact that it would make them squillions of dollars.

It wasn’t only in the US that the team was pulling this trick. In 1906 over in Persia, or Iran as they themselves preferred to be called, William Knox d’Arcy had been looking for oil for 5 years. Having failed to find any, he was starting to run out of money. He was approached by a respectable gentleman in his early 50s who went by the name of Mr Edward Grey who was interested in buying some or all his rights in the venture.

Edward Grey’s son was a chap named Captain John Grey, a recently commissioned officer in the British Army signal corps who, by virtue of speaking Arabic and Farsi, had been stationed in the Middle East. So the story would later go, John had run into a rather remarkable young archaeologist-geologist fellow in a bar in Cairo one night by the name of Daniel Hawkins. Supposedly, he had spent the last few years exploring the wild and hostile lands of southeastern Persia and Mesopotamia. He’d bumped into a few of d’Arcy’s team during that time and the two of them were laughing about the fact that they couldn’t find anything even though Hawkins swore blind that the whole place was swimming in oil. Eventually, Edward Grey managed to persuade d’Arcy to sell him a large chunk of his stake. Daniel Hawkins then proceeded to direct George Reynolds, APOC’s geologist, to several sizable oil fields in 1908.

Unlike in the US, the crew’s involvement with the Anglo-Persian Oil Company would not alter the course of its history very much. The British government still effectively nationalised it in 1914, taking a 51% stake. However, the team would earn a lot of money from a pretty small initial investment, while John Grey and Daniel Hawkins would later go on to become names that were closely associated with the industry in the UK and the Middle East.

Ultimately, their efforts had the desired outcome. Although a few of the variants who had gone into medicine volunteered as army doctors and nurses, none of them were conscripted for the front. The only one of them to serve through the war was Lieutenant-Colonel John Grey, as he had become by 1914. However, while he visited the front on a few occasions and witnessed some of its horrors, he was not involved in fighting there. He mainly spent the war ensconced in Cairo.

In a manner that was similarly close to their intentions, although some of their technological interventions did improve the outcome of several events, including the Battle of Cambrai in 1917, it barely altered the course of the war. They did help shorten the conflict by a couple of months, but its duration was as much to do with logistics and attrition as it was to do with guns and tanks. Moreover, it takes more than weapons to win. You need to know how to deploy them strategically and have people capable of carrying out those orders.

Nor did they have anything even vaguely resembling the sort of power and influence that might have been required to affect the settlement that was imposed by the victorious powers at Versailles. Even if they had wanted to. Hitler survived. He had been very impressed by Britain’s tanks and aircraft.

[heretherebedork]

I'm not watching cutie pie but from the things I see on tumblr, I'm so confused about the story. They're in love with each other but also not and they don't want to fall for each other but already did?? I really don't get what's going on lol

SO!

The story is about an arranged marriage between Hia Lian and Nu-Kuea. Kuea is the son of a very rich and influential famile and Lian is a successful businessman. They were childhood friends and Kuea's grandfather asked Lian to take care of and marry Kuea when they grew up.

They are both deeply, deeply in love with each other. But there was an extended separation when Kuea went to study in the UK (where he met Diao, his bestie) and he came back after his grandfather's death and chose to stay in Thailand.

But now he's worried about being Perfect for Lian (unsure of the cause yet) and so started acting very Perfect and Fake towards him and Lian got colder (this is all in the past and we're unsure of the cause exactly) and they've been growing apart, basically, for years. Kuea has been hiding everything from Lian including his change of major, his singing career, liking riding motorcycles and even an entire house.

Then one day Kuea asks Lian if he loves him, Lian responds with, basically, no but I'll marry you and make sure you're taken care of and Kuea, who loves Lian deeply but is also deeply insecure about their relationship because he doesn't think he can ever be good enough, tries to call off the engagement.

Lian, though, loves Kuea and refuses to let him break off the engagement. Lots of something between teasing and manipulation later, Kuea is living in Lian's house with him and the audience knows that Lian knows everything about Kuea and is trying to tease the truth out of him and get Kuea to invite him into his life but has zero emotional communication skills.

So... they love each other. Deeply and truly and wholly. But Lian can't use his words and Kuea is terrified of not being good enough and Lian only shows love through gifts and physical touch and Kuea doesn't trust either of those things and it's just a bit of a disaster.

But there's so much love.

And also two side couples so... there's a lot. One is about love surviving guilty and pity and duty and the other... I'm not sure yet.

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

In this context, after the progress section on Amazon, in addition to the writing ✍️ day zero Time Out deserves special attention because where there are doubts, there are no certainties.

After months away due to…. a bunch of filming commitments...

2021: Oh no

- What does this 🥴 mean? in a set, shooting a film 🎥 with SH in the main character -NO SH did not shoot any film 🎬 on the big screen from July-October 2021, he was part of the cast of the TV series "Suspect" in the UK for a brief appearance. As an actor, he did not have big plans for 2021.

…. as promotional work and some business projects -MAYBE - But SH's profession is an actor, not a businessman, plus, coincidentally, his business is always mixed with pleasure.

In July 2021

He was in Tulum -Mexico 🇲🇽 Lifting wooden logs with handles. Irresponsible man with lax distancing measures during Covid-19 😷 touching strangers in a country with 2.77M coronavirus cases and 239K deaths.

A boozers ride sponsored by “Agave Idiots”

In August 2021

With sassenachspirits at @bloombergbusiness @bloomberglive

A great night thanks @unitedtalent at @sofistadium! @chargers v@rams!!

Or in Chicago support Chicago Bears during American Football games.

Or driving the Sassenach Truck on the East and West coasts of the USA, visiting some retailers and restaurants with @sassenachspirits!

Travelling to Los Angeles to ride motorcycles with friends 🏍 . This is a Hollywood actor with no acting audition 🎭 in months because it is more important to look like a businessman than an actor.

2022: Now what!

Recording an audio versions of his story during the trip does not mean he is the writer, always captures his stories with a professional ghostwriter help. He has done it before. We will see it on October 25.

[motriders]

Buy Durable Clutches for Reliable Performance in the UK

Buy Durable Clutches for Reliable Performance in the UK

On the off chance that you're a motorbike rider in the UK, you know the drill - solid performance is everything. From dodging potholes on stormy days to getting a charge out of bright end-of-the-week rides through the open country, you want your bicycle to be prepared for any eventuality. Furthermore, one section that is pivotal to ensuring everything runs smoothly along as expected? The grips. A strong, sturdy grip keeps your cog wheels moving without a hitch, however, it additionally ensures your motorcycle handles like a fantasy, whether you're cruising in and out of town or taking on additional requesting rides. We should jump into why putting resources into a first-class grip is a distinct advantage for your motorbike in the UK.

Why the Clutch is More Important Than You Think Consider your grip the mediator between your motor and your pinion wheels. It interfaces and separates the two, permitting you to switch gears without much hesitation. If your grips aren't acceptable, you will feel it. Whether you're firing up on the motorway or caught in unpredictable rush hour gridlock, a dodgy grip can destroy the entire riding experience. For us riders in the UK, where the weather can throw in some serious curveballs, you need a clutch that can handle whatever the roads throw at it.

The Perks of a Solid Clutch in the UK Smooth Shifting, No Jerkiness If you’ve ever had a slipping or worn-out clutch, you’ll know that feeling when the gears don’t shift as smoothly as they should. It's disappointing, particularly in the UK, where riding in rush hour gridlock or during busy times can be precarious enough without stressing over your grasp. A tough grasp makes each gear change rich and smooth, so you can zero in on relaxing, whether you're shooting through London roads or cruising along beachfront streets.

Lasts Longer, Saves You Time and Cash A decent grip doesn't simply improve your ride - it likewise sets aside your cash and bothers you over the long haul. A very much-constructed, strong grasp will endure significantly longer than less expensive, lower-quality other options. Furthermore, in a nation like the UK, where you can confront everything from deluges to frosty streets, a grip that can deal with every one of the circumstances is critical. Fewer fixes, less upkeep, and fewer outings to the repairman mean additional time out and about and fewer interferences to your ride.

More Control = More Fun One of the best things about a decent clutch is how much better your bike feels under your control. A smooth, reliable clutch lets you focus on riding, not on fighting with the gears. It’s especially important when you’re in tricky situations, like tight traffic or during an overtaking move. With a good clutch, you’ll feel more in tune with your bike, and that confidence can make a big difference to your ride in the UK’s busy and unpredictable conditions.

Safety First This one’s huge – a clutch that isn’t working properly can actually be dangerous. On the off chance that the grips begin slipping or feel untrustworthy, it can prompt an unfortunate speed increase, inconvenience dialing back, or in any event, stalling out in a gear.

Better Fuel Efficiency (Yes, Really!) Shockingly, excellent grips might further develop your mileage. Assuming your grasp is exhausted and slipping, it powers the motor to work harder to convey power, meaning you consume more fuel. A tough, very much kept-up-with grips guarantee your motorcycle is running effectively, and that implies you can go further on less fuel - extraordinary news when fuel costs in the UK are crawling up.

What to Look for When Buying a Clutch in the UK Not all grasp are made of something very similar, and the right grip for your motorbike relies on how you ride. A few riders need a grip worked to deal with regular city traffic, while others need something harder for long outings or execution riding. How about we separate it:

Standard Clutches For most of us who use our bikes for commuting or casual weekend rides, a standard clutch will do the job. These are reliable, easy to use, and built for smooth shifting under normal conditions. If you're just looking to keep things simple and efficient, this is the clutch for you.

Heavy-Duty Clutches If you push your bike harder – maybe you’re riding in heavy traffic, tackling longer rides, or just want something built to last longer – a heavy-duty clutch is a great shout.

Where to Get a Durable Clutch in the UK When it comes to finding a clutch, the UK has plenty of options. Whether you're making a beeline for a nearby motorbike shop or shopping on the web, you'll track down an enormous assortment of grips for a wide range of bicycles. Numerous UK-based retailers offer a scope of brands, so you can pick one that suits your motorcycle and riding style. Make sure you go for a reputable dealer who offers quality parts – cheap, no-name clutches might save you a few quid initially, but they’re likely to cause more problems down the line.

Plus, many UK shops offer fitting services, so if you’re not too confident about doing the installation yourself, you can have a pro sort it out for you.

Final Thoughts On the off chance that you maintain that your motorbike should be solid, smooth, and enjoyable to ride in the UK, putting resources into a strong grasp is a flat-out easy decision. Whether you're in rush hour gridlock, cruising on an end-of-the-week ride, or raising a ruckus around town, a strong grip has a significant effect. It'll give you smoother gear shifts, more control, and better well-being, also getting a good deal on fixes from here on out. In this way, whenever you're contemplating supplanting your grip or simply need to keep your motorcycle in top shape, go for one that is dependable. Your motorbike (and your hands) will thank you for it!

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#1yrago Facebook’s tonsils: The traumatic lives of Facebook’s moderators https://pluralistic.net/2021/04/19/tonsilitis/#mod-traum

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Today at 6pm UK / 10am PT / 1pm ET we find out if the #XPZERO has won a D&AD Award pencil 🤞 https://www.dandad.org/en/d-ad-awards-ceremony/ -------------------------------------------------- The XP Zero has been shortlisted for the prestigious D&AD Awards, one of 15 shortlisted product designs alongside @apple @xbox @google @adidas and @vogue The award-winning #XPZero designed by @hugoeccles available from @untitledmotorcycles #sanfrancisco 🇺🇸 #UMC_SF #madeincalifornia #westcoastbestcoast #electric #electricmotorcycle #design #industrialdesign #motorcycledesign #vehicledesign #motorcycle #custommotorcycle #custom #customdesign #custommade #custombuilt #custombuild #zeroxp #XPRMNTL #apple #google #xbox #adidas #vogue #award #awardwinning @d_and_ad #dandad 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 Photo @ludovicrobert (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYdUDsBDj-/?utm_medium=tumblr