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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East
U.S. President Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez hits out at ‘polarising and unlawful reaction’ over mass crossing into Spanish enclave in north Africa
https://www.gulfchannels.com/560678/ “أجيال المعرفة الوطني الصيفي” يختتم فعالياته في العين #AE #news #UnitedArabEmirates #أخبارالعالم #أخبارسياسية #الإمارات #الإماراتالعربيةالمتحدة #البرامجالصيفية #العالمالعربي #العين #شمابنتمحمدبنخالد #كتابالعرب #وكالةأخبار
Alleged Thief Holds Two Knives As Crowd Keeps Distance In Lagos (Photos, Video)
LAGOS, Nigeria — A tense confrontation between an alleged thief and a group of residents has gone viral after video footage captured the suspect refusing to yield while armed with knives in a Lagos neighbourhood. The clip shows the man gripping a knife in each hand as he faces the crowd that had repo
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/alleged-thief-holds-two-knives-as-crowd-keeps-distance-in-lagos-photos-video/
Oyo Kidnapping: As President, I Would’ve Been In The Forest In 2 Days – Obi
Former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s response to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire L GA, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, saying he would have personally gone into the forest where the children were taken if he were
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/oyo-kidnapping-as-president-i-wouldve-been-in-the-forest-in-2-days-obi/
Trump On Iran: Most People Would’Ve Given Up By Now, I Credit Them For Being Tough
US President Donald Trump is asked how he plans to revive last month’s memorandum of understanding with Iran, which was supposed to end their war after three and a half months. “We just want to win,” Trump tells reporters at a cabinet meeting, offering little indication that he’s interested in a d
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/trump-on-iran-most-people-wouldve-given-up-by-now-i-credit-them-for-being-tough/
“Obi Lies Like Fish Drinking Water” – Keyamo Slams NDC Presidential Flag Bearer
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), of lying over the airport incident. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television, Mr Keyamo said Ob
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/obi-lies-like-fish-drinking-water-keyamo-slams-ndc-presidential-flag-bearer/
They Accused Me Of Orchestrating The Oriire Kidnap — Governor Seyi Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed allegations that his administration had a hand in the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. The governor made the remarks on Friday during the inauguration of a Judicial
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/they-accused-me-of-orchestrating-the-oriire-kidnap-governor-seyi-makinde/
BBNaija Star, Phyna Sues Carter Efe For ₦500 Million Over Alleged False Sex Claim
Former Big Brother Naija winner Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has initiated legal proceedings against content creator Carter Efe, demanding ₦500 million in damages over allegations that the two had an intimate relationship. The reality TV star also confirmed that legal action has been
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/bbnaija-star-phyna-sues-carter-efe-for-%e2%82%a6500-million-over-alleged-false-sex-claim/
“My Husband Got Almost ₦1M From His Side Chick To Pay Our House Rent” — Woman
A woman has sparked widespread reactions on social media after claiming she discovered that her husband’s alleged side chick contributed almost ₦1 million to help him pay their family house rent during a period of financial hardship. In a viral video, the woman narrated how she allegedly fo
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/my-husband-got-almost-%e2%82%a61m-from-his-side-chick-to-pay-our-house-rent-woman/
APPLY: Exxonmobil Nigeria Opens Recruitment For Seven Technical Specialists And Supervisors
ExxonMobil has commenced recruitment for seven experienced technical specialists and supervisors to support its Nigeria operations across maintenance, process operations, integrity management, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical and industrial control systems. The positions are based
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/apply-exxonmobil-nigeria-opens-recruitment-for-seven-technical-specialists-and-supervisors/
Most "Smart" TVs use Automatic Content Recognition (#ACR), essentially taking snapshots every 10+ms of what you watch and hear, then forwarding & selling that data to companies for ads, etc.
I now feel it's only a matter of time before this "feature" finds its way to our ever "smarter" PC monitors.
#LG with the help of #Windows is already installing adware when the right Device ID is detected.
☑️ To disable ACR on #TV:
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-tv/
Polisi kerahkan 3.269 personel amankan dzikir dan doa di Monas
Polda Metro Jaya mengerahkan sebanyak 3.269 personel gabungan untuk mengamankan kegiatan Dzikir dan Doa Kebangsaan ...
#BBC #News 'I'm Mandy Burnham' - Quaker chaplain is lookalike for new prime minister https://w.st/uht8r
동해 삼화사서 화재…진화 중
동해 류호준 기자: 1일 오후 3시 41분께 강원 동해시 삼화동 삼화사에서 불이 났다.
https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260801040800062
미·이란 대치 속 호르무즈 입구서 유조선 잇따라 불길종합)
(서울 신재우 김아람 기자: 미국과 이란이 다시 대립각을 끌어올리는 와중에 호르무즈 해협 입구에서 유조선 관련 사고가 잇따르고 있다...
https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260801031151009
민주당 충남도당 신임 위원장에 이재관 의원 선출
공주 유의주 기자: 더불어민주당 충남도당은 1일 공주시 충남도 교통연수원 대강당에서 제3차 정기 당원대회를 열고 이재관 의원(천안...
https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260801041100063
How Much Mamdani's Second-House Tax Will Really Cost Billionaires (Short Answer: Very Little)
Billionaire Ken Griffin and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani have sparred over the city’s new tax, but digging into the numbers shows just how little the richest will likely pay.
Un mio brano dedicato a chi è intelligente !!
#Fuoridaglischemi #GranFicoDeejay #music #dance #news #disco #dj #italy #people #socialmedia
日本を真に理解するということは、日本になりきるということヨガ
なぜ台湾人は日本の英霊を神と祀るのか?全島50カ所 信仰の真相に迫る映画が公開 https://www.sankei.com/article/20260801-CGSG7H4C5ZI2PPMSAYF7FATQ7E/
Bandit's Motorcycle Diaries » 🌐
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Sanjay Mohindroo. gob.stayingalive.in
A veteran rider reflects on aftermarket motorcycle accessories, value, purpose, and the joy of making a bike your own.
Every motorcycle tells a story. Some arrive complete from the factory. Others slowly become something personal through miles, memories, and carefully chosen upgrades. After four decades in the saddle, I have seen riders spend wisely, spend foolishly, and sometimes find a deeper connection with their machine through a simple aftermarket accessory.
Beyond the Catalog
The difference between improving a motorcycle and chasing trends
My first motorcycle carried little more than fuel and hope. Back then, aftermarket motorcycle accessories were limited, expensive, and often built in small workshops. We bought parts because they solved a problem, not because an algorithm suggested them.
I remember a long summer ride across rough backroads where a basic luggage rack became the most valuable item on the motorcycle. It was not flashy. Nobody stopped to admire it. Yet every mile felt easier because it served a real purpose.
That lesson stayed with me. The best motorcycle accessories earn their place on the bike. They improve comfort, confidence, or capability. The rest often become expensive decorations.
Machines That Grow with Us
Personalizing a motorcycle through experience
One of the joys of riding is watching a motorcycle evolve alongside its owner. A bike that carries you through city traffic at twenty-five often carries you across states at forty-five.
Years ago, I rode a winding mountain road just after sunrise. The machine beneath me had a few carefully chosen upgrades. Better mirrors, a more comfortable seat, and stronger lighting transformed the experience. The motorcycle still felt like itself, only more capable.
That is where aftermarket parts shine. They allow a rider to shape a motorcycle around real experiences rather than showroom expectations. #MotorcycleLife is often about making a machine fit your journey, not someone else’s.
The Cost of Chasing Perfection
When more accessories create less satisfaction
I have met riders whose motorcycles carried enough accessories to fill a small parts store. Some looked impressive parked outside a café. Yet many admitted they spent more time modifying than riding.
One evening at a roadside tea stall, a young rider asked me which accessory mattered most. Before answering, I looked at the dust covering both our motorcycles.
The road had already given us the answer.
The most important investment was not attached to either machine. It was the ride itself. Motorcycle upgrades should support the experience, not replace it. The finest custom motorcycle parts cannot create the feeling of watching a distant storm roll across an open highway.
A Reflection in Every Modification
Finding value where it truly matters
Aftermarket accessories are worth it when they serve the rider rather than the ego. A touring screen that reduces fatigue has value. Protective gear that increases safety has value. A modification that makes every ride more enjoyable has value.
Over forty years, I have ridden through changing technology, changing roads, and changing generations. Modern motorcycles are remarkable machines. Yet the heart of riding remains untouched.
Young riders often ask if motorcycling is still worth pursuing today.
My answer never changes.
Absolutely.
The machine matters. The accessories matter. But neither matters as much as the freedom waiting beyond the next bend. Every rider starts somewhere. Every journey begins with a single ride. The road still welcomes those willing to answer its call.
The question is not whether aftermarket accessories are worth the money. The real question is whether they add meaning to your time on two wheels.
The best upgrades quietly improve the journey. They help you ride farther, safer, and with greater confidence. Long after the accessories fade into the background, the memories remain. And those memories are the reason many of us never stop riding.
#MotorcycleLife #MotorcycleAccessories #AftermarketParts #MotorcycleUpgrades #CustomMotorcycles #MotorcycleTouring #RideMore #TwoWheels #MotorcycleLifestyle #GoodOldBandit
#mallorca #spanien #weltweit #news
Transportunternehmen fordern Ausnahmegenehmigung am Tag der Sonnenfinsternis
https://www.mallorca-services.es/transportunternehmen-fordern-ausnahmegenehmigung-am-tag-der-sonnenfinsternis/
Am 12. August steht auf Mallorca ein außergewöhnliches Naturereignis bevor: eine Sonnenfinsternis, die viele Besucher in die Region Playa de Palma locken wird. Im Vorfeld dieses Ereignisses haben die balearischen…

Good Old Bandit. gob.stayingalive.in
A veteran rider reflects on aftermarket motorcycle accessories, value, purpose, and the joy of making a bike your own.
Every motorcycle tells a story. Some arrive complete from the factory. Others slowly become something personal through miles, memories, and carefully chosen upgrades. After four decades in the saddle, I have seen riders spend wisely, spend foolishly, and sometimes find a deeper connection with their machine through a simple aftermarket accessory.
Beyond the Catalog
The difference between improving a motorcycle and chasing trends
My first motorcycle carried little more than fuel and hope. Back then, aftermarket motorcycle accessories were limited, expensive, and often built in small workshops. We bought parts because they solved a problem, not because an algorithm suggested them.
I remember a long summer ride across rough backroads where a basic luggage rack became the most valuable item on the motorcycle. It was not flashy. Nobody stopped to admire it. Yet every mile felt easier because it served a real purpose.
That lesson stayed with me. The best motorcycle accessories earn their place on the bike. They improve comfort, confidence, or capability. The rest often become expensive decorations.
Machines That Grow with Us
Personalizing a motorcycle through experience
One of the joys of riding is watching a motorcycle evolve alongside its owner. A bike that carries you through city traffic at twenty-five often carries you across states at forty-five.
Years ago, I rode a winding mountain road just after sunrise. The machine beneath me had a few carefully chosen upgrades. Better mirrors, a more comfortable seat, and stronger lighting transformed the experience. The motorcycle still felt like itself, only more capable.
That is where aftermarket parts shine. They allow a rider to shape a motorcycle around real experiences rather than showroom expectations. #MotorcycleLife is often about making a machine fit your journey, not someone else’s.
The Cost of Chasing Perfection
When more accessories create less satisfaction
I have met riders whose motorcycles carried enough accessories to fill a small parts store. Some looked impressive parked outside a café. Yet many admitted they spent more time modifying than riding.
One evening at a roadside tea stall, a young rider asked me which accessory mattered most. Before answering, I looked at the dust covering both our motorcycles.
The road had already given us the answer.
The most important investment was not attached to either machine. It was the ride itself. Motorcycle upgrades should support the experience, not replace it. The finest custom motorcycle parts cannot create the feeling of watching a distant storm roll across an open highway.
A Reflection in Every Modification
Finding value where it truly matters
Aftermarket accessories are worth it when they serve the rider rather than the ego. A touring screen that reduces fatigue has value. Protective gear that increases safety has value. A modification that makes every ride more enjoyable has value.
Over forty years, I have ridden through changing technology, changing roads, and changing generations. Modern motorcycles are remarkable machines. Yet the heart of riding remains untouched.
Young riders often ask if motorcycling is still worth pursuing today.
My answer never changes.
Absolutely.
The machine matters. The accessories matter. But neither matters as much as the freedom waiting beyond the next bend. Every rider starts somewhere. Every journey begins with a single ride. The road still welcomes those willing to answer its call.
The question is not whether aftermarket accessories are worth the money. The real question is whether they add meaning to your time on two wheels.
The best upgrades quietly improve the journey. They help you ride farther, safer, and with greater confidence. Long after the accessories fade into the background, the memories remain. And those memories are the reason many of us never stop riding.
#MotorcycleLife #MotorcycleAccessories #AftermarketParts #MotorcycleUpgrades #CustomMotorcycles #MotorcycleTouring #RideMore #TwoWheels #MotorcycleLifestyle #GoodOldBandit
🎞️ DoD: Boat Strikes Did NOTHING To Stop Drug Trafficking
Portable Disqualified as Okocha Wins Boxing Rematch
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Street-hop artist Portable was disqualified from his highly anticipated boxing match against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, handing the victory to the actor in a sudden turn that left spectators stunned. The contest had drawn significant attention across Nigeria due to the long-running history and online excha
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/portable-disqualified-as-okocha-wins-boxing-rematch/
Professor Is-haq Oloyede Hands Over as Segun Aina Becomes JAMB’s Youngest Registrar
Professor Is-haq Oloyede on Friday handed over leadership of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to Professor Segun Aina, ending his 10-year tenure as registrar. President Bola Tinubu appointed Aina to succeed Oloyede, who led the examination body through a decade of institutional
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/professor-is-haq-oloyede-hands-over-as-segun-aina-becomes-jambs-youngest-registrar/
Burna Boy Names Jay Jay Okocha Greatest Footballer Ever
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music star, Burna Boy, has stirred debate among football fans after revealing his all-time favourite footballer, choosing Nigerian icon Jay Jay Okocha ahead of global superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Afrobeats sensation shared his football preferences during a recent interview
Read more here: https://naijachoice.net/burna-boy-names-jay-jay-okocha-greatest-footballer-ever/
Taiwan tracks 5 Chinese military planes and 12 ships
11:07
Sends aircraft and naval vessels, deploys missile systems
https://taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6412879
#news #taiwan
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney strikes murder-case plea deal in boyfriend’s stabbing death
Courtney Clenney's plea agreement in the second-degree murder case over Christian Obumseli's fatal stabbing will be presented in Miami-Dade court Aug. 10.
UN officials warn regional escalation threatens Syria’s ‘pivotal’ recovery. #InternationalOrganisations #Israel #MiddleEast #News #Syria #UN
https://iwpost.com/un-officials-warn-regional-escalation-threatens-syrias-pivotal-recovery/?fsp_sid=13371
ぼーっと一生のことを考えていたら、一生が現前してしまったカミ。めんどくさいカミ
【スカッと漫画】「あんたのこと、一生許さないから」前妻の娘が放った言葉に略奪女が凍りついた話【最終話】 https://googirl.jp/manga/re260719_15/
[부고] 김정훈(전 연합뉴스 편집국장)씨 별세
▲ 김정훈(전 연합뉴스 편집국장·향년 86세)씨 별세, 한명희씨 남편상, 김성목(KT 부장)씨 부친상, 최세영씨 시부상, 김태현·김태우씨 조부상...
https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260801030800505
Boy George exits ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ production after releasing pro-Israel reggae song
Boy George’s manager announced the singer will no longer appear as King Herod in the West End revival of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' following backlash over a pro-Israel reggae song.
Sid Wilson Permanently Kicked Out of Slipknot
Sid Wilson is officially out as Slipknot's DJ and keyboardist ... TMZ has learned.
https://www.tmz.com/2026/07/31/sid-wilson-kicked-out-of-slipknot/
From AP: Scene in Kyiv after Russia launches a large-scale ballistic missile attack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2n1Ghn3H24&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon * VSN-GDPM c1996 #news #SupportIndependentMedia #vsn