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The Courier
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Courier
First pre-season friendly of Neil Lennon's new Dunfermline Athletic era announced
Dunfermline will play Fife neighbours Kelty Hearts in a pre-season friendly. The match is thought to have been mooted as part of the deal that took Michael Tidser from Kelty to East End Park back in January for his short-lived stint as manager. It is the first of this summer's friendlies involving the Pars to be announced. Neil Lennon is scheduled to take his side the short journey to New Central Park on Saturday, July 5, with a 3 pm kick-off. The teams met last season in the SPFL Trust Trophy, with Dunfermline winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Chris Kane and Matty Todd. The Fifers begin their Premier Sports Cup campaign a week later with a glamour trip to face Hearts at Tynecastle. That game, which will feature Derek McInnes' debut competitive match in charge of Hearts, has been chosen for live television. Dunfermline are also expected to also play friendlies on the weekend of June 28/29 as well as the following two midweeks as Lennon prepares his side for his first full season in charge. The former Celtic and Hibernian boss, who took over for the last seven games of last term, recently penned a new two-year deal to stay on at East End Park. Kelty are also under new management, with defender Tam O'Ware being handed the reins permanently after a short stint as caretaker following the departure of Charlie Mulgrew in April. The League One side will also face Kirkcaldy & Dysart on June 28, Broxburn Athletic on July 1 and Clyde on July 8 before kicking off their cup campaign with a trip to Brora Rangers on July 15.
WIRED
22-05-2025
- Health
- WIRED
The Best Sleeping Pads For Campgrounds—Our Comfiest Picks
The following sleeping pads didn't impress us as much as the ones above, but we'd still recommend them if none of the others strike your fancy. Kelty Kush Queen Airbed for $100: This PVC-free queen-sized airbed from Kelty includes a pump that makes inflating a snap (make sure you charge it before you go), and the 6-inch-thick pad is plenty comfortable. It is not an insulated air mattress like the REI above, so it's best for warmer months, but it can double as a spare bed at home. Sleeping Pads to Avoid Not every sleeping pad is a winner. We've tested and run into issues with the following models. Exped Flexmat Plus: What if the cheap, light, and indestructible closed-cell foam mats like the iconic Z-Rest and RidgeRest were … giant? It's a fun idea, but the Exped Flexmat Plus is a noble failure. The problem with this extra-thick, 1.5-inch, closed-cell mat is that, while relatively light, cheap, and indestructible, the foam is hard and spikey. And by 'spikey' we mean that it's literally just spikes that stab you while you sleep. Fans say it requires a break-in period. After six nights on it, reviewer Martin Cizmar begged the dungeon guard for release. Big Agnes Q-Core: Q-Core pads are comfortable out of the box, with impressive R-value and weight stats for the price. However, you should avoid them. The unique offset I-beam construction that makes this pad so light and comfortable is somewhat notorious for failing—which is exactly what happened to Cizmar after about a year of use. In our experience, which other reviews back up, the welds that hold the top and bottom together are prone to popping apart. After adding air, you'll have a large lump that grows over time, and duct tape cannot fix it. Exped DeepSleep: If you're thinking about an inflatable Exped but are not fully committed to shelling out for the MegaMat 10, you may be inclined to try the thinner and cheaper DeepSleep. Don't do it. The DeepSleep is 3 inches thick instead of 4, but you'll feel that inch in your bones. The DeepSleep has rugged 75-denier fabric on top and bottom instead of the soft and stretchy 50-denier polyester you find on the top of the MegaMat and some competitors. The DeepSleep is a sturdy mattress and probably fine for some people, but it's not the Exped experience most sleepers are looking for. Stick with the MegaMat. —Martin Cizmar Klymit Static V2: Klymit's budget inflatable pad is popular with unfussy weekend warriors because of its price point (around $50) and impressive weight (1 pound). In fact, this is why I bought one for my now 10-year-old daughter when we ventured into the backcountry for the first time, with her stuff on my back. She didn't complain, but when I used it for a night, I found it was flimsy and offered comparable cushion and less heat retention than a closed-cell foam pad like the Z-Lite. The Z-Lite weighs a couple of ounces less, and you won't have to worry about puncturing it. The more expensive inflatable beds above are great, but if you're you're looking for a lightweight budget pick, I'd stay with closed-cell foam.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
GM, LG to make new, low-cost batteries for future e-vehicles
General Motors and battery partner LG Energy Solution are planning to start commercial production of lower-cost cells for future electric vehicles at a US facility starting in 2028, the companies said on Tuesday. The cells will have a lithium manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry, which GM says is lower cost than the nickel-rich cells used today, but will still give customers the range they want in future electric trucks and full-size SUVs. The cells will also be prismatic versus the current pouch structure, reducing the number of parts in the battery pack by more than 50per cent, according to GM. The Detroit automaker, which now has 12 electric vehicles in its lineup, is trying to lower its battery costs to enable cost parity with its gas-powered products by adding new types of cells and chemistries in those cells. "We're adopting flexible chemistries for the best balance of range, performance and affordability," said Kurt Kelty, GM's vice president of battery, propulsion and sustainability during a media briefing on the announcement. "My mission here is to get as many EVs on the road as possible. We need to get price parity with (internal combustion engine vehicles) and then this thing's just going to take off." The LMR cells will be made at one of the two LG-GM joint-venture Ultium Cells battery plants the companies have in Ohio and Tennessee. With the LMR prismatic cells, GM expects to offer more than 400 miles of range in a single charge on an electric truck, "while significantly reducing our battery costs," Kelty said. GM is expecting to reduce its battery pack costs by $30 per kilowatt-hour in 2025, but it hasn't said how much its per-kilowatt-hour costs are. GM is also planning to offer vehicles with lithium-iron phosphate-based cells that are also lower cost than the nickel cells. Kelty said GM will release more information soon.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
GM, LG to make new, low-cost batteries for future e-vehicles
Detroit: General Motors and battery partner LG Energy Solution are planning to start commercial production of lower-cost cells for future electric vehicles at a US facility starting in 2028, the companies said on Tuesday. The cells will have a lithium manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry, which GM says is lower cost than the nickel-rich cells used today, but will still give customers the range they want in future electric trucks and full-size SUVs. The cells will also be prismatic versus the current pouch structure, reducing the number of parts in the battery pack by more than 50%, according to GM. The Detroit automaker, which now has 12 electric vehicles in its lineup, is trying to lower its battery costs to enable cost parity with its gas-powered products by adding new types of cells and chemistries in those cells. "We're adopting flexible chemistries for the best balance of range, performance and affordability," said Kurt Kelty, GM's vice president of battery, propulsion and sustainability during a media briefing on the announcement. "My mission here is to get as many EVs on the road as possible. We need to get price parity with (internal combustion engine vehicles) and then this thing's just going to take off." Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Car Novels The LMR cells will be made at one of the two LG-GM joint-venture Ultium Cells battery plants the companies have in Ohio and Tennessee. With the LMR prismatic cells, GM expects to offer more than 400 miles of range in a single charge on an electric truck, "while significantly reducing our battery costs," Kelty said. GM is expecting to reduce its battery pack costs by $30 per kilowatt-hour in 2025, but it hasn't said how much its per-kilowatt-hour costs are. GM is also planning to offer vehicles with lithium-iron phosphate-based cells that are also lower cost than the nickel cells. Kelty said GM will release more information soon. Live Events
The Courier
13-05-2025
- The Courier
Tuesday court round-up — 'You're a big boy now' and murder bid charge
A woman has been fined £360 after gaining thousands of pounds in a two-year benefit fraud. , 25, failed to report to the Department of Work and Pensions she had received three substantial sums of month while living at an address in Kirkcaldy. As a result she claimed £8700 of Universal Credit to which she was not entitled. Thornton, now of Glasgow, admitted committing the fraud between February 2021 and May 2023. A controlling serial rapist who attacked two women over a three-year period in Dundee has been remanded in custody after being found guilty in a high court trial. , 25, was convicted of multiple rapes, violent domestic abuse and sexual assaults between 2018 and 2021 at addresses in the city and elsewhere. A serial thief who stole a Kelty pensioner's car from outside her home has been given a chance to avoid prison. accelerated away in the 65-year-old's Vauxhall Adam while her back was turned for just a few minutes. The vehicle was abandoned in another town some 15 miles away. Wells, 22, previously pled guilty to working with others to steal the car from outside his victim's cottage on June 23 2022. He further admitted his role in the theft of two other vehicles in the Crieff area later that year. Returning to Perth Sheriff Court for sentencing, Wells was commended for progress he had made with social workers' support since his last appearance in March. Sheriff William Wood deferred sentence for six months for Wells to prove he can keep out of trouble. He said: 'There are signs of positivity in this report before me but jail would still be an option – maybe not a likelihood but still an option.' 'You are a big boy now. It's time to take control and think about what kind of life you are wanting to have. 'It's not too late to turn things around.' Wells, from Edinburgh, will be sentenced in November. Two men have been sentenced after pleading guilty to stashing £20,000 worth of cocaine in a Methil garage. and previously admitted being concerned in the Class A drug's supply between October and November 2023. A teenage cocaine dealer caught by police with a modified imitation firearm and 'blanks' will be sentenced next month. , now 18, was brought from Rossie in Montrose, where he is remanded, to Dundee Sheriff Court to admit a string of offences. He admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine between March and June last year at various locations in the city. On 7 March 2024, he was caught with a knife and a modified imitation firearm at a pathway at Ogilvie's Close on Dundee's Nethergate. The top-venting blank-firing pistol had been modified by being painted black. On June 30, officers seized ammunition from his home in McAlpine Road, Dundee, and he admitted having 'blank' ammunition without the required permission of the Secretary of State. McLeod also admitted later breaching a bail curfew. Sheriff Paul Brown refused the teenager's bid to be liberated again and continued his remand while background reports and a risk assessment are prepared. Solicitor Jim Laverty said his client had had a 'wake-up call'. A fraudster conned the Scottish Government and a top building society out of more than £130,000 to fraudulently buy property in Perth. produced fake bank statements and gave bogus income details to secure funding for a three-bedroom home in the city. , 31, from Fife, appeared in private at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court accused of assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, danger of life and attempted murder. He also faced charges of assault to injury and having a bladed item in a public place without lawful authority. Nelson made no plea and was remanded in custody. The case was continued for further examination. The appearance came after Police Scotland said two people – a 38-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman – were taken to hospital following an incident at Lawrence Court, Buckhaven on Saturday May 10.
