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Youre reading Data Is Plural, a weekly newsletter of useful/curious datasets. Below youll find the Oct. 5, 2022, edition, reprinted with permission at FiveThirtyEight.

Grid emissions, chain and indie restaurants, wildfire smoke pollution, federal audits and a decade of tasks.

Grid emissions. Ember, an energy think tank that uses data-driven insights to shift the world from coal to clean electricity, has begun compiling annual and monthly statistics on electricity demand, generation and estimated greenhouse gas emissions by country, standardized from national and international sources. The annual estimates span two decades and 200-plus countries and territories; the monthly dataset provides somewhat less coverage. Both can also be explored online. Related: Singularitys Open Grid Emissions initiative estimates the hourly grid emissions of balancing authorities and power plants in the U.S., currently for 2019 and 2020. Previously: Other energy-related datasets. [h/t Philippe Quirion]

Chain and indie restaurants. Xiaofan Liang and Clio Andris of Georgia Techs Friendly Cities Lab have published a map and dataset examining the chainness of 700,000-plus U.S. restaurants. Starting with records provided by a marketing-data company, the researchers standardized the restaurants names, counted their frequencies and classified them as chains (those with more than five outlets) or not. The dataset also lists each restaurants cuisine and location. As seen in: Andrew Van Dams exploration of the data for his new-ish Washington Post column, Department of Data.

Wildfire smoke pollution. Marissa L. Childs et al. have developed a machine learning model of daily wildfire-driven PM2.5 concentrations using a combination of ground, satellite, and reanalysis data sources that are easy to update. (PM2.5 refers to particulate matter 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller.) The researchers then used that model to generate daily smoke PM2.5 estimates for each county, Census tract and 10-kilometer-grid tile in the contiguous U.S., for 2006-2020. Read more: Coverage and maps in the New York Times. [h/t George LeVines]

Federal audits. Nonprofits, state/local governments and other noncommercial entities expending $750,000-plus of federal funds in a year are required to undergo a standardized audit of their financials and compliance. The U.S. Federal Audit Clearinghouse maintains a public database of those audits; it offers bulk downloads of the report data (about the auditee, auditor, findings and more), as well a tool to search and access individual reports. [h/t Big Local News]

A decade of tasks. Between April 2009 and February 2019, software engineer Renzo Borgatti set 17,000-plus daily tasks for himself. He completed slightly less than half of them. He labeled them with tags such as @meeting, @talk and @clojure. He estimated how many pomodoros each would take, and how many they really did. We know this because Borgatti allowed Derek M. Jones to publish a partially redacted dataset of his tracked tasks. Previously: One software companys task estimates (DIP 2019.04.24), also published by Jones.

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Okay, so they didn't know this would be Ben Reilly. Not back then, anyway. The cloned Spider-Man, Peter Parker, who was meant to have passed on, would be revived in the nineties. Believed to be the real Peter Parker, while Peter Parker was believed to be the clone, until that was revealed to be a mistake when Marvel editorial completely changed their mind about the matter. well it all began here, in Amazing Spider-Man #149. Currently up for auction from Heritage Auctions, graded at 8.5 by CGC, going under the hammer today, and currently with bids totalling $164. For now.

The Amazing Spider-Man #149 (Marvel, 1975) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages.Origin and "death" of the Jackal. First appearance of the Spider-Man clone. Gwen Stacy clone appearance. Gil Kane cover. Ross Andru art. Overstreet 2022 VF 8.0 value = $96; VF/NM 9.0 value = $211. CGC census 9/22: 173 in 8.5, 701 higher.

This comes ahead of the return of Ben Reilly, recently headlining the Amazing Spider-Man comic book while Peter Parker was incapacitated. Kicked to the curb by the corporation controlling him. And now returning to prominence with fellow rejected clone Madelyne Pryor in the upcoming Spider-Man/X-Men event, Dark Web, the existence of which Bleeding Cool scooped back in February. Might this event draw a spotlight on Ben Reilly's origins almost fifty years ago once more?

Dark Web by Zeb Wells and Adam Kubert will see Spider-Man and the X-Men joining forces against the two wronged clones teaming up as Chasm and Goblin Queen to raise hell across the Marvel Universe and bring back the events of Inferno. Dark Web will be bookended by two one-shots, subtitled Dusk and Dawn, and will continue the story in the pages of Zeb Wells' run on Amazing Spider-Man. The saga will tie into various limited series, including Gold Goblin, Mary Jane & Black Cat, Dark Web: Ms Marvel and Dark Web: X-Men.

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Within months of being slapped with the import ban, Mahindra redesigned the Roxor. Soon after, the U. S. ITC modified its ban order and noted that the Roxor models made after 2020 can be imported and sold in the country because they no longer violate the Jeep Wrangler's "trade dress" aka signature design. However, Mahindra was not content with the victory and asked the court to lift the ban on pre-2020 Roxors, as well.

In January 2022, Fiat Chrysler went knocking at the doors of the 6th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Detroit, filing a fresh complaint that the modified Roxor still infringes on its Jeep design property. Mahindra, on the other hand, was waiting for its own legal results. Fast forward to March, when Mahindra & Mahindra's petition to get the import ban on pre-2020 Roxor lifted, was discarded. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the ITC's original import ban decision.

Earlier this month, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles got another lifeline from a federal court in Detroit regarding its fresh petition. The court argued that wrong standards were applied while judging the case and classified Mahindra as a known infringer. "The simple fact that a known infringer's redesigned product is non-infringing does not support the conclusion that the safe distance rule should not apply," remarked one of the judges. Fiat Chrysler is now fighting again, seeking a permanent ban on all Roxor sales in the country.

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A luxury car which was stolen in Birmingham has been found 320 miles away. The Range Rover was discovered in Scotland a week after it went missing.

It was already displaying cloned number plates when officers discovered it in Glenrothes, Fife, on Saturday (October 1). The posh motor was r eported stolen from Birmingham on September 24.

The Daily Record reports how Police Scotland gave details of the discovery in a tweet. It was accompanied by a picture of the dark-coloured vehicle being loaded onto the back of a flatbed truck.

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It will now be examined by specialist forensic officers in a bid to catch the culprits. Police Scotlands Road Policing Unit shared the picture on the social media post.

The tweet said: Fife Road Policing recovered this stolen Range Rover in Glenrothes today. It was originally stolen in Birmingham on the 24/09/22 and was found displaying cloned number plates.

Hopefully the owner will get it back after our forensics colleagues have a look at it. Police Scotland have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing.

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The Star Wars universe is absolutely rife with intriguing characters of all races, origins, and backgrounds.

Many of the characters that take center stage in Star Wars creations are human, but that is set to change with the official debut of Ahsoka on Disney Plus. The upcoming series will star Ahsoka Tano in the lead role, making history as the first Star Wars series to divert from human-centric stories.

The Ahsoka series will also likely include some of the clones fans are familiar with from existing Star Wars media. Fans whove kept their focus solely on the live-action films wont recall much about the identical characters that were introduced in Attack of the Clones, but hardcore fans of the franchise have fallen in love with countless clones over the years. A number of favorites debuted across the Star Wars animated series, many of whom fought alongside Ahsoka and Anakin during the years-long Clone Wars that preceded the rise of the Empire and the destruction of the Jedi.

Fans are already looking forward to seeing several of their favorite clones appear in live-actionsometimes for the first timewith treasured characters like Rex being listed as potential additions to the Ahsoka cast. As viewers set their gazes on the live-action introductions of some of these beloved characters, were taking a look at the very best clones in the Star Wars universe.

Hundreds of thousands of clones have made their mark on the Star Wars universe, but some made more of an impact than others. Several of the franchises spin-off series orient themselves around the various clones that fought in the Clone Wars, as well as the few that survived Order 66 unscathed. These series helped to cement characters like Rex, Cody, and Omega as permanent favorites among many in the fandom, taking up residence in fans brains and purchasing real estate. They might look alike, but not all clones are cut from the same cloth, so here are the 10 best clones in the Star Wars universe, ranked from worst to best.

He doesnt have the name recognition of characters like Rex or Cody, but Waxer is an enduring favorite among fans of The Clone Wars. Charming and sweet with a clear soft spot for kids, Waxer is easily one of the most slept-on clones in the entire Star Wars universe. He stands out from many of his brethren in his persistent empathy, which he showcases pretty much any time hes on screen.

A character whos legacy unfortunately outlived his actual presence in the Star Wars story, Hevy is fondly remembered by fans of the Clone Wars series. The capable rookie clone entered the story as a relatively typical lone wolf stereotype, but soon proved himself to be far more nuanced and capable than he initially seemed. He quickly established himself as an adept leader and reliable ally, but the same heroic personality that made him a quick fan-favorite led him to sacrifice himself on the Rishi Moon Outpost, trading his life for the cause.

A truly cherished member of the Clone Wars lineup, 99 is a malformed clone that serves as a sort of father figure to many of his fellow clones. He isnt counted among the clone troopers, given his inability to perform in combat, but his empathy and careful guidance left an indelible mark on several of the clones he served with. Following his death, he was mourned as a true warrior after giving his life trying to aid in the Battle of Kamino.

One of the most charming members of the Bad Batch lineup, Wrecker is a former clone commando turned deserter. His love for explosives makes him an essential member of any team hes on, as do his massive size and impressive strength. He was among the defective clones who were unaffected by Order 66, and were left to watch in bafflement as their formerly loyal brethren turned on the Jedi. His delightful dialogue helps to keep things light in The Bad Batch, and quickly cemented him as a favorite among fans.

Obi-Wan Kenobis commander is one of the few clones to make a prominent appearance in the live-action Star Wars films. Exclusively live-action viewers will likely remember him largely in the wake of Order 66, but fans of The Clone Wars know Commander Cody as he was before his inhibitor chip forced him to turn on his friends and allies. His steadfast resolve mirrors that of his Jedi companion, and his impact on the Star Wars universeand his longtime friend Rexremains long after his departure from the franchise.

The only female clone, Omega has yet to make any live-action appearances, but that isnt stopping hardcore Star Wars fans from obsessing over her. Shes one of the main characters in The Bad Batch, serving as the heart for many of its hardened members. Her inexperienced but optimistic nature is perfectly paired against her far gruffer counterparts, and many fans believe shell serve a vital role in the future.

Arguably one of the best characters in the entire Clone Wars series, clone trooper Fives boasts a level of depth that is simply unexpected in a series that is largely aimed at children. His efforts nearly led to the early reveal of the clones inhibitor chips, after he discovered the insidious Order 66 plot and attempted to expose it. While these efforts unfortunately fell short, his impact lived far past the unfortunate trooper. He never managed to warn General Kenobi or Ahsoka about Chancellor Palpatine or the Sith, but his work was ultimately instrumental in the fight.

One of far too-few clone troopers to crop up in both The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch, Echo is one of Star Wars most fleshed-out characters. He earned his nickname early on, thanks to a tendency to repeat orders. He entered the story as an overly-dedicated trooper, to the point of annoyance, but grew immensely over the course of several seasons. His transformation is more affecting than many of those in the Star Wars story, and exemplify the quietly stellar storytelling sprinkled throughout the animated series.

Of all the clones in the extended Star Wars series, Rex is a clear favorite among viewers. He crops up consistently throughout both the Clone Wars and Rebels series, serving as a capable warrior, steadfast leader, and loyal companion to a number of the franchises most beloved characters. His relationship with Ahsoka, in particular, tugs on fans heartstrings, and his persistent presence in her life has fans dreaming up a Rex cameo or two in the characters upcoming live-action series. Even the Star Wars creators love Rex, retconning the franchise canon wherever they can to wedge the beloved clone trooper in.

A chunk of the Star Wars fandom completely ignores the supplemented animated series, and these fans will never know the glory that is young Boba Fett. The franchise explored the infamous bounty hunter in his younger years via The Clone Wars, providing a far deeper look at one of the franchises most widely-known names. Even surface-level Star Wars fans are familiar with Boba, however, despite the fact that many may not remember his origins as a clone. Hes technically not a clone trooper, and he sports entirely unaltered Jango genes, but Boba is a clear winner among his clone brethren. Despite his often malicious leanings, the popular bounty hunter persists as one of the most popular characters in the entire Star Wars franchise. When stacked up against mainstays like Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and even beloved newcomers like Poe Dameron, his popularity is a truly impressive feat.

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We have a new couple in the town! Its Steve Harveys adopted daughter Lori Harvey and Hollywood actor John Boyega. As per the reports of Media Take Out, at the moment, Lori is off the dating market.

Lori Harvey is dating The Woman King star John Boyega. Continue reading further to catch more insights into the whirlwind romance of Lori and her new beau John Boyega.

Yes, you read that right. At this point in time, Lori Harvey is dating Hollywood actor John Boyega. Not long ago, a source close to Lori told Media Take Out that the couple met each other for the first time nearly six months ago at the Met Gala that took place in New York City.

The insider told the media outlet, Lori was a big fan, from Star Wars, and so she started talking to John while at [The Met Gala]. It has been reported that the two of them had a great conversation and they went on to exchange numbers.

As per the reports of Media Take Out, over the summer, John and Lori texted and Facetimed each other. Then, after a while, these two went out on their first date. A close source has also told the publication that the pairs romance has blossomed quickly.

The insider further added, Its moving very fast and Lori is really happy with the way things are moving. Of all the men shes dated, hes the most serious and they get along the best.

Before dating John Boyega, Lori was in a relationship with the Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan. The pair began dating in November of 2020. At that time, the two were spotted out and about in public together at an airport in Harveys hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.

Michael and Lori made their romance Instagram official in January of 2021. While making an appearance on iHeartRadiosThe Steve Harvey Morning Show, Steve Harvey spilled the beans on the couples romance and said, I like this one.

Harvey further added, I still got my eye on him. I mean I like him, but like I say to all of em, I might like you, I might approve of you, but I got a thumb-size section of my heart filled with nothing but pure hatred for your ass. Just in case I need it.'

Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey called it quits nearly after a year and a half of dating. They parted ways in June 2022. At that time, a source told People magazine, Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken.

The source went on to say, They still love each other. Michael matured a lot over the course of their relationship and was ready to commit for the long term. He let down his guard with her, opening up emotionally in a romantic relationship for the first time. They had great times together and brought out the best in each other.

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On this weeks Last Week Tonight, John Oliver began by acknowledging Mahsa Aminis death in Iran and the protests that have followed, serpentine Florida Governor Ron DeSantiss political stunt in which he (probably illegally) shipped 50 migrants to Marthas Vineyard We could spend the rest of this show talking about DeSantis and why he always looks like hes wearing a suit under his suit, Oliver said and Puerto Ricos ongoing misery brought about by natural disasters and currupt and/or incompetent officials. Then Oliver moved onto his main story about Brazils upcoming presidential election.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who for the past four years has pursued far-right policies while quite literally encouraging the relentless destruction of Amazon rainforests, is currently running well behind his challenger, former President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. Lula, as he is affectionately known, was given a 12-year prison sentence in 2018 for his alleged role in a massive corruption scandal. The case against him was annulled by Brazils Supreme Court due to procedural errors, and a suddenly free Lula aimed to get his old job back. Based on polls, it looks like hes going to succeed.

Except, many Brazilians fear that Bolsonaro, who has often been described as Brazils Donald Trump, may not accept election results and will instead refuse to give up power. Hes already alleged that judges and election officials are trying to sabotage him and called into question the reliability of electronic voting machines despite the fact that they have been nothing but reliable for the past 25 years.

There are only three alternatives for me, Bolsonaro recently told cheering supporters. To be arrested, to be killed, or to be victorious. And I tell those scumbags, I will never go to jail.

Speaking of Trump, Bolsonaro and his administration are facing multiple investigations for wrongdoing. And, uh, also speaking of Trump, Bolsonaro made the effects of the pandemic in Brazil far worse than they had to be. He publicly mocked those concerned about Covid, sowed distrust about vaccines, and for months actively avoided the please of vaccine makers trying to get doses to Brazilians.

Once vaccines were finally available, almost 100 percent of the residents of Rio de Janeiro and the capital, Brasilia, got vaccinated, which is a pretty good indication that Bolsonaro was putting in place policies opposed by a large majority of the country. Imagine that!

Luckily for us, Oliver said, Trumps allies were generally limited to a shirtless man in a fur hat, a perpetually hoarse pillow baron, and some of his dumber children. But Bolsonaro has significant military support. Generally, when someone threatens democracy, its a lot easier to say, You and what army? when youre absolutely certain that person doesnt have an actual army behind them.

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Crossmoyle House, Clones, Co Monaghan

Asking price: 585,000 Agent:Sherry FitzGerald (01) 237 6402

James Cecil Parke fit more achievements into his sporting life than any other sportsperson could only dream of.

The Monaghan man was an Irish rugby international, with 20 caps from 1903 to 1909. However, tennis was said to be his favourite sport, as he represented the British Isles in the Davis Cup in Australia six times, at a time when the journey would have taken six weeks by sea. In 1908, he won a silver medal at the London Olympics in the mens doubles and won the mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 1912 and 1914.

If that wasnt enough, he was also a cricketer, an international golfer and a noted sprinter. Not one to shirk his responsibilities, he also managed to fight in World War I and study to become a solicitor.

He was born in Crossmoyle House in Clones, Co Monaghan in 1881. For any budding sportspeople who would like a bit of Parkes magic to rub off on them, the house is now for sale for 585,000. With 4.32 acres of land to run through as well as tennis courts on the grounds, there is no excuse to sit around the 2,770 sq ft house.

The five-bedroomed period home sits on the edge of the heritage town of Clones. Belgravia lampposts line the driveway that winds up through the landscaped grounds to the front of the house. The long entrance hall has a gentlemens room to one side and a formal drawing room on the other. The renovated kitchen is at the back of the house and there is also a dining room with panelled walls, a utility and a shower room.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms, a bathroom and a Scandinavian-style sauna room. Outside, there are well-maintained lawns, the aforementioned tennis court, a stable yard with loft, a workshop, storage sheds and a greenhouse.

It is being sold for 585,000 by Sherry FitzGerald (01) 237 6402.

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The OnePlus 11R specs have surfaced, and they reveal that this phone will essentially be a OnePlus 10T clone. Well, almost. The specs wont be completely identical, but they wont be far from it.

According to OnLeaks and MySmartPrice, the OnePlus 11R will feature a 6.7-inch fullHD+ (2412 x 1080) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This display will be flat, and it sure looks identical to the OnePlus 10Ts.

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 was also mentioned, as were 8GB and 16GB RAM options. Those two RAM options will come with 128GB and 256GB of storage, respectively. So, thus far, everything is the same as on the OnePlus 10T. Lets move on.

A 50-megapixel main camera is also listed here, along with an 8-megapixel ultrawide unit, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. That is the exact same setup youll find on the OnePlus 10T.

Now, in terms of battery and charging speed well, things are different. The OnePlus 10T features a 4,800mAh battery and supports 150W (125W in the US) fast wired charging.

The OnePlus 11R, on the other hand, will include a 5,000mAh battery, and 100W charging. So, its battery will be slightly larger, while its charging will be slightly slower. We say slightly because 100W charging is still blazing fast.

As some of you already know, the OnePlus 11R is coming to India. So, the similarities in the spec department are to be expected. In fact, this phone can even be compared to the OnePlus 10R that got released back in April. It shares a lot of specs with that phone as well, except for the processor and charging speeds.

This handset is expected to arrive in the near future, by the way. It will stay exclusive to India, though. Well, at least its predecessor was, so chances are we wont see it in other markets.

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A Chinese manufacturer has released an iPhone 14 Pro Max clone that costs just $72. The phone, called the i14 Pro Max, runs Android and looks, on the outside, like the Apple-made device.

The low-cost smartphone even copies the Dynamic Island element, which replaces the notch on the new iPhone 14 Series Pro models. From a distance, the device could even be mistaken for an Apple-branded device.

The phone includes a MediaTek MT6753 processor, 3 GB of RAM and has 32 GB of internal storage. The display is 6.5 diagonal and the battery has a capacity of 2,800 mAh.

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The version of Android running, 8.1, is archaic.

The manufacturer has also announced a more advanced version with a 6.8 display, MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB internal storage capacity and 7,800 mAh battery. Pricing and release date have not yet been made public.

Apple announced the new iPhone 14 Pro (6.1 display) and iPhone 14 Pro Max (6.7 display) smartphones on September 7. The devices come with the new A16 chipset, have for the first time on an iPhone an always-on display, 48 MP main camera sensor and autofocus front camera.

On the iPhone 14 Pro, prices start at $999, and the Pro Max starts at $1,099.

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