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Bump Steer ExplainedFor Beginners in RC.
What is Bump Steer?
In plain language, Bumpsteer is exactly what it sounds like. If your car goes over a bump, it will affect the toe-in setting and can on some tracks make handling of the car in a straight line difficult.
To check if your car might have any problems with bumpsteer, have it in race mode, with the motor and battery etc in position. Place the car on a flat surface and push down your car at the front. Looking down from above, keep a close eye on the wheels and watch for any angular movement to the side. If there is then you have bumpsteer.
For off road cars, because of them having longer dampers in comparison to on road, a small amount of toe out is considered by many as acceptable in the lower position and can sometimes be used as a tuning option because of its aggressive effect on turning ability when entering corners. On road cars, because of the shorter damper movement and the greater need for precise steering and stability in a straight line, generally have less of a problem. However if bumpsteer is detected, drivers generally try to eliminate this as much as possible.
The standard settings for most kits from all manufacturers are adjusted to reduce bumpsteer as much as they can and it is only when you come to make changes to those settings yourself, to suit your personal driving style that bumpsteer can become a problem.
Any changes you might make to the steering links or the caster could induce some bumpsteer, so you should check for it each time you make any adjustments in these areas.
To adjust bumpsteer try adding or removing washers under each steering link outer ball stud. More washers will increase and fewer washers reduce bumpsteer.
Steering geometry can be tricky to setup for those new to the sport and even some more experienced racers can struggle with this problem. So, unless you are having major problems with your cars handling, try to avoid making any radical changes and if you do, remember to only make one change at a time and make a note of it for future reference, incase you need to remove it.

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In the picturesque mountain village of Galilea, only 16 or 20 km from the coast and Palma, this south-west facing finca from the 19th century on a 3.880 m2 plot, spread over two levels.
The neighboring villages Puigpunyent and Es Capdella are within a few minutes by car, the bus stop and the center are within walking distance.
On a constructed area of approx. 308 m2, the ground floor has a spacious living-dining room with fireplace, Mallorcan kitchen, utility room and bathroom with shower. The upper floor offers master bedroom with in suite bathroom, two bedrooms and a shower room. One bedroom has a sea view terrace.
Further features: furnished, oil central heating, partly air conditioning hot/cold, wooden windows, some with double glazing, fitted wardrobes, telephone and internet connection, satellite TV and automatic garden irrigation system.
Outside there is a heated swimming pool of about 8x4m, a shower, a covered outdoor kitchen with barbecue as well as an extension with laundry/storage and double garage, and below the pool there is a small guest cottage with bedroom and bathroom. The orchard has vines as well as orange, lemon, pomegranate, plum & khaki trees and the finca has its own well and is connected to city electricity and city water.
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Summer Ember Saturday
Hymns, readings and prayers for this Whit Embertide:
Hymns: Veni, Sancte Spiritus (Come, Thou Holy Spiritus, come) Veni, Creator Spiritus, (Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blest) Readings: Ember Saturday:
Leviticus, 23. 9-11, 15-17, 21
Saint Paul to the Romans, 5. 1-5
An excellent prayer for this purpose is the Litany of the Saints, in which so many bishops, priests, and levites are invoked; or the Rosary may be appropriately said, grouping those for whom we pray into five classes, corresponding to the five decades.
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The Royal Kitchens at Windsor Castle have been busier than ever in the lead up to The Royal Wedding – catering for several receptions around The Royal Windsor Horse Show, as well as the meticulous planning and preparation for one of the biggest events the castle has hosted in recent years.
On the 19th of May, staff will be working in the kitchens at Windsor Castle producing the food for Prince Harry and Ms. Markle's wedding reception, which will take place in the castle grounds after the ceremony.
"All the staff are delighted to be involved on the day. We've even had old staff contacting us if we need some extra support," said Mark Flanagan, the head chef of The Royal Household.
The menu which will be served on Prince Harry and Ms. Markle's wedding day, has been led by the freshest produce available.
"Luckily the seasons have just fallen perfectly and that's become the main focus in the decision making of the menus," said Mr Flanagan. "The couple have been very involved in every detail of it."
His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle attended several tasting trials held in the Windsor Castle kitchen in March, sampling each of the dishes made from scratch in the castle's kitchen.
Much of the produce used in the dishes, that will serve up to the 600 guests attending the reception, will be delivered from farms across counties like Kent, which is known as the 'garden' of England and Norfolk. The asparagus being prepared for the lunchtime reception at The Royal Windsor Horse Show came from Portwood Farm in Attleborough in the county. However, Mark says the produce has also been taken from Her Majesty's Estate at Windsor.
Pastry chef Selwyn Stoby, who will be working on the day of the wedding, revealed how he prepares chocolate truffles – a favourite dessert served at receptions throughout the year at Windsor Castle.
Using piping, chef Stoby fills each chocolate shell with a special chocolate sauce, which has been gently melted in a large mixing bowl. He then seals the truffles before dipping them in the melted chocolate filling to give each one a unique texture, before laying out to set on platters.
Chef Stoby will be assisted by chef de partie, Victoria Scupham and a team trained pastry chefs.
As well as the truffles, the team were busy making bite-sized Crème brûlée, biscuits with mango panna cotta topping and yellow macaroons; a bright selection, fit for the spring, to serve to guests in St. George's Hall, for the Windsor Horse show, one of the largest reception rooms of the castle.
Each recipe has been tried and tested many times. "It's a kind of science," chef Stoby says of baking. "You have to know a bit about chemistry but it's also very creative, with a lot of attention to detail."


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Escape to Moominvalley with The Moomin Colouring Book. This stylish, unique and relaxing colouring book features original artwork from the coveted archive of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins; one of the most cherished children's book series ever written. Beautifully conceived and designed, this contemporary colouring book features striking patterns and scenes as well as all your favourite Moomin characters and their most memorable quotes. The perfect gift for Moomin fans.
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Tove Jansson (1914 - 2001) was born in Helsinki to artist parents. She was to become a celebrated artist, political cartoonist and author, but she is best known as the creator of the Moomins, one of the most successful and beloved children's book series ever written. Inspired by summers spent on the islands off Finland and Sweden, Tove created the unique world of Moominvalley and all its inhabitants. The Moomins and The Great Flood, her first book to feature the Moomins, published in 1945. Tove went on to publish twelve Moomin books between 1945 and 1977, which have sold in their millions and been translated ...More About Tove Jansson
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Awards are presented to NAAPA members annually at the Spring Business Meeting, which occurs at the Spring Education Conference. Following members have been recognized for their contributions to NAAPA.
President's Award: Awarded to a member determined to have made significant contributions and long term commitment to NAAPA
Board of Directors Award: Awarded to a member who had made a significant contribution during the previous year and to the ongoing activities of the organization
Rising Star Award: Recognition given to all new members (within the first three years of membership) who have participated in a significant way in NAAPA activities. This could include speaking at a conference, writing and article for the newsletter, serving on a committee, or any other activity recognized by the Board as contributing to NAAPA
2019 Award Recipients
President's Award: Ruth Irwin
Board of Director's Award: Pam Wesley
Rising Star Award: Vicki Dennis
2018 Award Recipients
President's Award: Beth Ambinder
Board of Director's Award: Brian Donnellan
Rising Star Award: Sherrie Martinez
2017 Award Recipients
President's Award: Steve Blanchard
Board of Director's Award: Brian Spector
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Would you like to work with and learn from the biggest brands in the world, bringing your purpose to life with your work? We care as much about the sustainability of our business as we do about the success of our brands and our people. Together, we can feel good about the work we do every day.
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Partnering with software development agencies is one of the most recent business processes across the globe. This is an innovative process of availing high standard coding services from the renowned coding experts of the world. Gone are the days, when approaching with software developer for once was enough to become an impactful and interactive online brand. Now, the scene has entirely changed. One time services of software development agencies cannot help you in achieving the prefixed goals from your online identity. Thus, you need to choose some innovative options for flourishing your online business, and long term partnership with your coder is one of them. You can approach a Drupal Development Company and ask for entering in a long-term business relationship.
In this kind of partnership, you can decide the specific roles and remuneration ratio for sharing the outcomes from your online business. Online business entirely depends on innovative policies, intelligent marketing, and technological soundness. These aspects give shape to a successful online business organization, thus you can leave the technical management of your online brand on your coding partner, and focus on implementing your ideas in other branches of your business. It will help your business organization in sustaining an impeccable online brand and tend your coder to render high-end services for securing his or her share in overall profit. In this kind of business format, you can also save your valuable business hours on inspection and negotiation with your Drupal developers. So, it will be good to enter in the lasting agreement with your chosen developer for your web maintenance job.
It can be said, Drupal is one of the best open source content management systems to choose and to partner with Drupal Development Company is the best way to get it installed in your website. It will help you in becoming an enticing and highly searched online brand in your specific business domain.


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Jewish genealogical societies are all kicking off their program years this month. In Oregon, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon will present "New Year, New Ideas, New Info on your Family Tree," on Tuesday, September 15.
The meeting starts at 6.30pm for networking, followed by the main program at 7pm, at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland.
The session will include a wrap-up of the Philly 2009 conference by members who attended, and will share new resources and helpful presentations.
Next on the agenda will be unusual research tips that are simple and effective.
Breaking down brick walls for participants by some of the JGSO experts will be the third segment.
To make sure your problems, dilemmas or questions are addressed, email them to Barbara Hershey in advance. Attendees may also bring questions to the meeting, but advance questions will have the benefit of research by the mavens.
The program is free to JGSO members, $5 for others.
For more information, visit the JGSO website.
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Asustek has big smartphone market in Indonesia
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Asustek Computer launched ZenFone-series smartphones in the Indonesia market in 2014 and has cumulatively sold five million units, company CEO Jerry Shen said at an event to unveil ZenFone smartphones in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 19.
Including Indonesia, Asustek has cumulatively sold 13 million ZenFone smartphones in the Southeast Asia market, Shen said.
Asustek unveiled the ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition for launch in the Indonesia market at a recommended contract-free retail price of IDR5.999 million (US$434), ZenFone Max at IDR2.499 million, ZenFone 2 Laser at IDR2.099 million for the 5-inch version, IDR2.399 million for the 5.5-inch version and IDR3.499 million for the 6-inch version, ZenFone Selfie at IDR2.799 million for the 3GB RAM version and IDR2.999 million for the 4GB RAM version.
Asustek expects to ship 20.5 million ZenFone smartphones globally in 2015 and aims to ship 30 million units, not including any sold in the China market, in 2016.
For the Indonesia market in particular, Asustek currently has local makers undertake OEM production, but due to increasing sales and an aim for better quality, will have Taiwan-based ODM Arima Communications produce ZenFone beginning 2016 at its factory in Indonesia, Shen indicated.
Arima is setting up a handset factory in Indonesia on a joint venture basis with local handset retail channel Tiphone Mobile with an investment of US$50 million. With initial monthly production capacity of 300,000 handsets and production to begin in early 2016, the factory will produce Tiphone's own-brand handsets as well as smartphones for Asustek, Sony Mobile Communications, LG Electronics and other international vendors.
Asustek adopts Intel- and Qualcomm-developed platforms for 80% of ZenFone smartphones launched in 2015 and MediaTek-developed ones for the remaining 20%. For ZenFones to be launched in 2016, Asustek will adopt Intel platforms for high-end models only and MediaTek's for about 20% of total shipments, with the shipment proportion for Qualcomm to be higher than that in 2015.


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With a plethora of competitive activities taking place in London and around the World this summer ranging from the Chelsea Flower Show to the football World Cup and everything in-between, made me think about Competition – and how it works in our relationships.
Are you in a relationship where there is constant competition between you? It may range from who has the more prestigious career, who earns the most money, who has the highest IQ, to who is the better cook or who runs the fastest marathon?
Competition is not a bad thing. It keeps us on our toes. Sometimes if there is too much competition in a relationship, it can cause rivalry and disconnection between a couple rather than support and connection. Is continual competition in a relationship the need for attention and affirmation? Are you trying to prove something to yourself and to each other?
Too much competition begins to take a toll on the relationship when it starts to undermine more of the positive aspects of your connection. It can start to feel more about me than about us?
If you have any of these thoughts, take time out to talk to each other and check out whether it feels as if you are working together on the same team and not on an opposing one. Being more aware of what is driving the competition helps a couple make more choices that will concentrate on the partnership rather than the competition.
Instead of seeing competition as rivalry, why not praise and celebrate your partner's talents and achievements. Discuss how you can work towards being more of a collaborative partnership than a competitive one.
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Jammu, Feb 15: Kashmir bound stranded passengers staged a massive protest outside Civil Secretariat Jammu alleging that Government has left them at the mercy of Gods while in absence of any market regulation, the shopkeepers at Jammu and looting them at will.
Hundreds of Kashmir bound passengers are stranded in Jammu as the Srinagar-Jammu highway remained closed for the 4th consecutive day. The stranded passengers including women and children assembled outside Civil Secretariat on Thursday and raised anti-government slogans. They demanding air-lifting and other facilities including food and shelter.
The protest demonstration disrupted vehicular movement on roads while civil and police authorities rushed to spot and assured them that a langar for them will be installed for them.
Some of the stranded passengers said that they have not eaten something from past two days. "Shopkeepers in Jammu particularly at Bus Stand Jammu are taking advantage of the situation and are looting us at will while authorities are in deep slumber," they said.
Muzamil Ahmed, a resident of South Kashmir's Pulwama district said that they are facing lot of hardships. "We have to pay Rs 20 for charging our cell phones to 20%. Barber demands Rs 100 for a shave. A cup of tea comes at a rate of Rs 15. Yesterday, when we went to airport, they demand Rs 27,000 for an air ticket," he said.
"We have been spending our nights at the bus stand but the government is least bothered", said a protester adding that the poor passengers are neither being provided any food nor they are being provided any shelter in such harsh conditions".
The protesters alleged that the women, the elderly and the children are the worst sufferers of this official apathy. "The hoteliers are charging exorbitant rates from us upon which there is no check".
Authorities pacified the protesters promising them they will be airlifted and a community kitchen will be raised for them.


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City of Ames, IAHome Menu
Dental Amalgam
Dental Amalgam Guidelines
EPA has introduced pretreatment standards to reduce discharges of mercury from dental offices into publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). The Dental Office Category regulation is codified at 40 CFR Part 441.
Dental offices discharge mercury present in amalgam used for fillings. Amalgam separators are a practical, affordable and readily available technology for capturing mercury and other metals before they are discharged to POTWs. Once captured by a separator, mercury can be recycled.
EPA expects compliance with this final rule will annually reduce the discharge of mercury by 5.1 tons as well as 5.3 tons of other metals found in waste dental amalgam to POTWs.
Key facts about dental clinics and mercury:
- Dental clinics are the main source of mercury discharges to POTWs.
- EPA estimates about 103,000 dental offices use or remove amalgam in the United States; almost all of these send their wastewater to POTWs.
- Dentists discharge approximately 5.1 tons of mercury each year to POTWs; most of this mercury is subsequently released to the environment.
Mercury-containing amalgam wastes may find their way into the environment when new fillings are placed or old mercury-containing fillings are drilled out and waste amalgam materials are flushed into chair-side drains and then enter the POTW. Mercury entering POTWs typically ends up in the biosolids, the solid material that remains after wastewater is treated. Mercury from waste amalgam therefore can make its way into the environment from the POTW through the land application of biosolids or through surface water discharge.
Reporting Requirements
Dental offices that place or remove amalgam must operate and maintain an amalgam separator and must not discharge scrap amalgam or use certain kinds of line cleaners. Existing and new sources must submit a one-time compliance report to the City of Ames.
An electronic version of this form is available here.
This form can be filled out electronically, printed and signed, and mailed or faxed to the addresses included on the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to many of the frequently asked questions about the new requirements can be found here.
Additional Information
For more information or questions regarding the new rule, contact:
Dustin Albrecht
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Traveling some 300 days a year, mostly at sea, Ralph Grizzle has sailed on over 100 ships everywhere from the rivers of Europe to the Panama Canal. He took time out between adventures to share his experiences and expertise with The Travel Magazine. What convinced you to focus your career on cruise travel?
One of my first cruises was in the early 1990s on the Royal Viking Queen. You can imagine what it was like to have gone from being someone who had backpacked and bicycled the world to traveling in six-star style. The itinerary on that cruise was intoxicating – from Monte Carlo to Istanbul — and immediately, I was hooked.
1. Is it possible for travelers to have immersive travel experiences while enjoying the comforts of cruising?
It depends on the degree of immersion. A lot of cruises only allow you to get your toes wet. Of course, there are exceptions. Silversea Cruises, for one, offers overland adventures where you leave the ship for a few days, have this wonderfully immersive experience, then reboard a few days later.
For example, on Silversea's Baltic cruises you can disembark the ship in Warnemünde, Germany, and spend a few nights in Berlin, Dresden and Leipzig before reboarding in Hamburg. Other cruise lines are distinguishing themselves by offering longer stays in ports and more overnights. Azamara Club Cruises comes to mind.
I can't leave out river cruising, which can be extremely immersive, not only in Europe but also in Asia. I felt like a backpacker, though traveling in luxury, on an AmaWaterways Vietnam/Cambodia river cruise a few years ago with my 15-year-old daughter. To read more about that trip, check out cruisingthemekong.com.
2. What are some recent trends you're seeing in cruising?
The biggest trend may be the explosive growth in riving cruising, partly because of the immersive experience we just discussed. Also, river ships have improved light years, almost rivaling some of the ocean liners now. (Be sure to visit Ralph Grizzle's River Cruise Advisor website).
That said, ocean cruising also is making great strides. Today, we have luxury expedition vessels that visit Antarctica, the Arctic and points in between. You can sip champagne while marveling at icebergs and penguins.
There's been a sea swell of ships that are attractive to families. Look at Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, with their myriad activities for kids, parents and grandparents.
And of course, there's Disney Cruise Line with its new ships. We're seeing a lot of innovation on the top decks of those ships: Disney's Aquaduck, the water-propelled roller coaster; Royal Caribbean's ziplines, rock-climbing walls and huge water slides.
Another trend I am noting is healthier cruising for those who want it – well-equipped gyms, healthy dining options in all food outlets and active excursions ashore. People ask me how I maintain my weight while cruising so much. Well, for a long time, I didn't. Read how I lost 35 pounds cruising and how I use cruising to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
3. What are some experiences that one can only have while cruising?
I love being gently rocked to sleep at night. Standing out on the balcony, or outside aft, while the ship glides through the sea is almost a spiritual moment. Sailing away from the shore, sailing into port. Raising a glass at the captain's cocktail reception. Looking at the stars above the sails – i'm thinking Windstar Cruises and Star Clippers – is a moment worthy of remembering.
4. Why consider a cruise for family vacations?
Cruising just provides great value and something for everyone, and it's easy. Each member of the family can do his or her own things during the day, then come together for dinner. For kids, Royal Caribbean International, for example, offers an exclusive DreamWorks experience through themed activities and amenities. For adults, Celebrity Cruises has partnered with Riedel to offer comparative wine glass workshops and Rosetta Stone to offer language classes. You can even learn to enhance your camera skills and computer skills on sea days.
Another aspect I like: When it is time to sit down to eat, my son, a picky eater, can always find something he likes!
5. What aspects of cruising do you think would most surprise or please first-time cruIsers?
How quickly they become hooked. Many first-timers become multiple- timers. part of the reason is that they discover just how easy cruising is: Unpack once and visit multiple destinations. Plus, they discover the value of cruising, with all meals included – and a lot more, depending on the cruise line you're on.
6. What should even the most experienced cruiser consider when planning their next cruise vacation?
Pre and post. That's industry jargon meaning that you should plan to stay in the ports of embarkation/disembarkation a few days before and/or after your cruise. Do both if possible, especially abroad. If a cruise starts in Venice and ends in Istanbul, how could you not spend at least two nights before and after in each?
7. What cruise experience or itinerary currently tops your wish list?
Antarctica on a small vessel. Spitzbergen at the other end of the earth, above the Arctic Circle – I want to see polar bears in the wild. I'd love to cruise the Amazon. Norway in the winter. Can you imagine the Northern Lights on a cruise? Every river in France and Portugal, the Po in Italy. Those are the top. Want to hear what's after those? There's a lot.
8. What is your number-one piece of advice for cruisers?
Go for memories. Don't squeeze What is your number-one piece of advice for cruisers? nickel so tightly that you squeeze out the experience. Live a little. You can't take it with you. I would rather take one memorable cruise every few years than several a year where I felt like I got a too-good-to-be-true bargain. There have been a lot of surveys that tell us what we already know: Experiences are more valuable than the accumulation of material goods. That's certainly been true of my life.
9. Which cruise line is the best?
Depends on which one I am on at the moment.


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Boy, things have been busy around here. I love writing these articles, but I haven't learned how to log on yet, so Dad has to do it for me and he's been too busy. I finally clamped onto his heel today and wouldn't let go until he logged me in so I could write to you all.
Big news! My ears came up last week!!! Holy cow, I'm a big dog now. Dad was so proud. He finally took some pictures today, so you'll see how striking they are in the pictures below.
And I'm up to 36.2 lb. Dad gets a big kick out of the way I'm growing. One day he says I'm just a loose bag of skin with tiny little dog parts inside. Then, a few days later all those parts inside have grown to fill up that not-so-loose-anymore skin.
I got my last set of shots last week, including rabies, so I'm all legal now and don't have to go back to the doctor for awhile.
I've discovered TV. Dad laughs because I sit between him and the TV and watch intently, both ears up and focusing on what's coming out of the box. Sometimes I sit there for several minutes without moving. Last night it was buffalos in Yellowstone Park.
Today, we did something new. Dad took me to a dog park. I met some new doggie friends there and people, too! They all loved my soft fur and wondered what kind of dog I was. Then Dad let them know I was "only" 16 weeks old. Heh, heh. That got their attention. Dad even ran into some people he knew there.
I don't know what to think about it all. It was kinda overwhelming. Some of those dogs were big! Most of the time I pretty much stuck to Dad, but, then occasionally… Anyway, these pictures will tell you more:
See? My ears are up!
Runnin' with my new bud, Buster.
You just gotta love his face!
OK, Dad. I need to take a break. Can you see my new dog tag?
How to win friends and influence doggies.
Dogs - and people, too!
Ohhhh. You're bigger up close!
Hello. Hello. Hello. Hey, wait for me!
Runnin' with the herd.
Whew! All that activity wore me out. When we got home, both Dad and I took a long, long nap.
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The other two tracks are much slower, abandoning the footwork mission for their own skewed takes on bass music. The 88 BPM "Down The Line (It Takes a Number)" is a sticky-slow hip-hop jam with a funk guitar more languid than lashing, but the EP peaks with the 122 BPM "The Blues (It Began In Africa)." Splaying a house-friendly flute panned to the extreme peripheries of the stereo spectrum, the undulating bass riff at its centre totally eclipses everything, the kind of eminently physical frequencies that feel like they're enclosing around your entire head rather than just your ears. Though the track might not technically be footwork, it plays around with footwork's dread-inducing dislocated bass clouds, inflating them to a grotesque level. It's an uncanny tune that remains breathtaking from the first play to the tenth, and a little stroke of genius that raises Romare above the level of just another producer jumping on the footwork bandwagon.
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A1 Freedom (Aspirations Of A Prisoner)
A2 The Blues (It Began In Africa)
B3 Down The Line (It Takes A Number)
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If you're looking for a new web series to obsess over, this might be it.
Matt & Dan is the brainchild of Matt Wilkas, star of 2012's Gayby and boyfriend of Gus Kenworthy, and Daniel Vincent Gordh, an actor and comedian who portrayed William Darcy in the award-winning web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries.
The first episode of the sketch show, which was released this week, features a scene in which Matt and Dan play two men who have just had sex for the first time, but one of them has some notes for the other…
"I think you're really onto something, but I just think there's a few things you could work on," explains Matt's character.
"I'm gonna start with the good stuff – I really like what you did with my ears, like the nibbling and whispering in my ears, that was nice, but the kissing is too wet. Are you gonna write any of this down? It helps you remember it.
"The foreplay was good, but no touching my face. Stop trying so hard, be more in the moment. You convulse when you orgasm, did you know that? I feel like you should get that checked out."
And if you thought the situation couldn't get any more awkward, it turns out Matt's character wasn't the only person judging his new partner's performance in the bedroom…
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SBI, which has already closed six foreign branches, has converted its branches in France and Sri Lanka into representative offices. SBI is planning closure of another nine branches.
Public Sector Banks (PSBs), including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, IDBI Bank and Bank of India, are likely to shut one-third of their overseas branches. With an aim to tone down the cost and preserve capital, the Public Sector Banks have decided to close 70 of their 216 foreign branches, according to Indian Express report. Remittance offices in Gulf countries such as Oman and UAE, which are not generating required revenues, are being closed down.
"The banks have initiated sale of non-core assets, closure of unviable branches and other steps to reduce capital. So far, they have closed down 37 overseas operations and another 60-70 operations will be closed down by the end of the year. These operations are a combination of full-fledged branches, representative offices and remittances offices," the official was quoted as saying by IE.
SBI, which has already closed six foreign branches, has converted its branches in France and Sri Lanka into representative offices. SBI is planning closure of another nine branches. Some banks have already closed their operations in locations such as Dubai, Shanghai, Jeddah and Hong Kong.
This came after the central government had infused Rs 2.11 lakh crore in PSBs and asked banks to rationalise operations outside India. The closure of branches in foreighn locations will help banks utilise capitals in domestic operations, the report says.
The Finance Ministry had approved fresh capital infusion of Rs 11,336 crore in five state-owned lenders — Punjab National Bank, Corporation Bank, Andhra Bank, Allahabad Bank and Indian Overseas Bank.
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Three local women will compete in the Region Two Arts and Crafts competition of the Florida Federation of Women�s Clubs to be held in Apalachicola in next month. On Jan. 17, the Philaco Woman�s Club held its annual arts and crafts competition, judged by Cass Allen and Caty Greene. Three entries took blue ribbons.
Barb Paget took first place for a pine needle basket, ornamented with shells, and a second for her Ukrainian Easter egg. Sally Crown received a first for hand-knit socks. Dawn Radford took a blue ribbon and three second-place ribbons for photographs taken in Eastern Europe.
Judy Cook took a second-place ribbon for a machine-made baby quilt in shades of pink.


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Huge Spider Attacks Car!
So I decorated for Halloween. I saw this huge spider at Target and I knew I had to put it on my car. I wanted it on the front hood, but I thought I might get a ticket for something like that. So I put Harry, (hairy, get it?!?) on the trunk and it's worked pretty good so far. When I get moving fast, he gets all scrunched down; it looks like he's doing it on purpose.
I'm pretty happy that he hasn't escaped yet (especially on the expressway). I haven't noticed many people noticing, but since I'm busy driving..
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Geocachers show their geocaching love in many ways. For some, it's as simple as finding and hiding geocaches. Others with trackable stickers and geocaching swag. Some geocachers even show love to each other through geocaching. There have been a lucky few who have used geocaches to propose to their significant other!
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In collaboration with Blast and Crime Victims Foundation the Nigeria Police talk about Community Policing, Know your neighbors at Agboju in Lagos, Nigeria which also feature discussion about Sexual Violence, Thuggery, Kidnapping and Cultism, Election Violence, Prevention of Bullying in School and the Threats to public safety.
BLAST (Building Lives Around Sound Truth) is a non governmental organization that is saddled with the responsibilities of mentor-ship in the lives of young people in school and outside school.
The Summit which the major discuss is to know how best to checkmate incidents of crimes ranging from election violence, school bullying, domestic rape, robbery in traffic and many more, which attendees of the submit contribute to the discussion on how to tackle the rising challenge in the people of this area. The people though can't help but be thankful to the effort of police and the civil populace.
About election violence like by Barr Gloria Eguji said in her speech
"One is sadly reminded of the past and even re-occurring incidents of violence before, during or after elections by those hired as thugs by politicians to do their bidding on pecuniary terms. It is highly regrettable that is spite of preachment and advocacy by well meaning citizens towards evolving a violent free democratic environment, some citizens with narrow ambition and selfish interest have continued to look for ways to work against a violent free electoral process."
Workable recommendations towards improving the society in various areas the participants came up with and the submit was a success.
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It is so frustrating how much emotions play into my daily life. I try so hard to not let things bother me. But I'm really bad at it. Most things bother me. Lets add this to the many reasons why I shouldn't have anything to do with politics. But for right now I am mad at myself for a different reason. Last night my husband pissed me off. Which is a common practice among married people from what I have observed. So why did I let it derail me? Because I'm weak. One of the personality flaws of mine that I am working on.
How was I derailed you ask? Well I did my 3 miles in the morning. Painfully, since I had really kind of over done it the day before. But I missed day 3 of insanity. We got home last night at 9pm after dinner and a movie with the kids and I was so annoyed I just went straight to bed. I made the conscious decision to skip the work out. I thought to myself, Self, you have been working really hard what is one night without the sweating and leg shaking? Now last night I didn't care so much. But this morning, I am really mad at myself. I had a cheeseburger for dinner at Bobby Flays and then skipped insanity. UHG! I'm going to have to find a way to make up for it today. I'm thinking a hike in the park since the kids have off of school and then maybe a walk after dinner tonight, plus my day 3 should do it. As long as I eat sensibly today hopefully all won't be lost.
Listen to me. I sound neurotic. 😦 But it is what I have been concentrating on recently. Spurred by the fact that I feel really good these days. It's kind of like I'm testing myself and trying to show the world, look I may have MS but I'm still pushing and living strong. That message may actually be just for me. 🙂


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Jason Hartman starts today's show with a tribute to Jack Bogle, who truly changed the world of investing and was a figure that Jason could model his beliefs about fighting for the little man after. He also discusses some important lessons we can learn about questioning advice we hear to ensure it's best for our purposes, not just the benefit of the person making the pitch.
Then Jason talks with Harry Dent, author of Zero Hour, about Harry's optimism about our economy, the impact the high end real estate softening is going to have on all of the housing sector, why demographics are NOT looking good for China and other Asian countries, and more.
Key Takeaways:
[4:54] Farewell to Jack Bogle, you need to read his books if you haven't yet
[7:59] Be wary when listening to people telling you about ways they can "help" you while investing and make sure you figure out if it's really worth doing
Harry Dent Interview:
[12:49] Why is Harry more optimistic about our future than usual?
[17:23] People in San Francisco hate big tech companies like Google because they're driving up costs beyond reason
[19:48] The high end housing market is already softening, but how far down will the slowdown trickle?
[25:20] China's demographics have them looking straight into a disaster
[29:59] The hottest coming sector for the next 10-15 years in the US
[32:50] There are 2 waves of Millennials and the 2nd hasn't entered the workforce yet
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The Capulets held a marvellous feast to
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so-called Paris.
The dance had just begun when a small group
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who so rudely took part in the celebrations
and were unusually seen Having a good time .
Well, this was what an enraged Tybalt had witnessed when he discovered Romeo through his attractive mask.
Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe.
A villain that is hither come in spite
To scorn at our solemnity this night exclaimed a furious Tybalt, in a wrathful
tone, while arguing insanely with Old Capulet. However, Tybalt s fury soared
to unmentionable heights, when Old Capulet chose to allow Romeo and
friends remain at the dance, and even put in a good word for him by saying:
Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone;
A bears him like a portly gentleman.
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In actual fact, it was Romeo who was continuously persuaded by friends Mercutio and Benvolio to attend the feast, because they knew he yearned for the
fair Rosaline. However, Romeo was not with Rosaline at the dance, but seemed to be entranced by the fair Juliet Capulet. Alas! Why did their lips meet? Why did they dance arm in arm? Why did the eyes of these two innocent youths twinkle at the sight of one another? And that is the biggest mystery of them all.


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I was still struggling to choose my next car; one that would suit my particular set of needs, but primarily, one that would have suitable shaped supportive seats for my back problems.
I'd test driven 7 different cars:
- Peugeot RCZ 1.6T 200
- Nissan 350Z 3.0
- Mazda MX-5 Mk3.5 2.0
- Volvo C30 2.5
- Mercedes SLK 1.8
- Toyota GT86
- Jaguar XF 3.0D
I'd liked the RCZ but was put off by it's 'Frenchness', high price for the model I really wanted, and I wasn't yet convinced about its seat comfort.
The 350Z had been great fun but my coccyx had screamed blue murder at me.
The MX-5 was almost as fun as my 20 year old model, and although improved on the gearing and road noise, still wasn't ideal for my daily commute.
The Volvo had surprised me with it's power and comfort, but had lacked a certain sportiness and hadn't felt quite 'me'.
Maybe I needed a set of fangs.
The Mercedes SLK had also surprised me with it's unexpected lack of German character and it's sheer fun factor; but the model I wanted was out of my budget.
The GT86's seats had failed dismally without having even got out of the showroom: I just couldn't get comfortable. Plus it was way over my budget.
The Jaguar XF was an impressive car, but far too big and heavy for my particular likes.
I was down to my final option: the BMW Z4.
Would I like it?
Well… I took one for a spin, explaining both my back problems and the need for something 'comfortable' and not too noisy on my commute.
The salesman was one of those types that talks a lot and listens little. He 'knew' what I want and dismissed everything I said. I explained again how I needed to get the car up to 60 or 70 (not unreasonable on a test drive) to check the gearing and road noise, and I suggested a short route to get to an appropriate road.
He insisted on doing it his way, and took me to a 40mph road that he suggested we could get up to a decent speed on.
Due to other traffic, I didn't make it over 35mph.
So I wasn't really able to see how it compared with the MX-5 in terms of high revving/gear ratio and noise through the softtop at speed.
However, I'd already decided I didn't like the car – it reminded me too much of the BMW 3 series I'd owned – it lacked 'soul'.
It just wasn't fun.
Yes, I imagine a larger engine one could be fun, but then that would take me over budget and leave me with a gas guzzling beast.
So: back to the drawing board.
Realistically, I was left with only the RCZ.
Or was I?
I spent a few more weeks looking at alternatives, but nothing floated my boat.
I looked for cheaper RCZs.
I looked at hiring one for a few days, to get a better test drive and ensure I'd be making the right decision, but couldn't find any locally.
I looked for cheaper SLKs.
And found them.
I really didn't want the older model, the facelift was slightly 'prettier' and packed a few more horses under the bonnet, the former having 163bhp and the preferred having been tweaked to 184bhp – and that was only just enough really for me.
The problem in searching for them was that the model change had come in mid year, so looking for 2008 cars in my price range tended to return just the older models. But by regularly checking, and scouring every picture to try and work out which one it was, I was finding a few private sales at around the 10K mark.
Their mileage was a little high compared to the RCZ – around 70K+ – but I could live with that. What I was fussy about was that I wanted heated leather seats; cold leather is unpleasant in the UK climate. Heated seats also assisted with my back problems.
A few ideal specimens came up over the course of a few weeks – I wasn't going to rush this (not this time!!) – and I made enquires. There were the usual problems: that's one already sold, we have another coming in – costs more, or the wrong colour, or the wrong spec; yes that's available, but it's a Cat D/damaged car; ah, we can't find the service history sir, or, oh yes sir, that is available, but there was an error in the advert and it doesn't currently have an engine or wheels – ok, that last one was an exaggeration, but that's more or less how it was going.
A lot were simply too far for me to travel. I was looking at locations near to my home or my work (being 50 miles apart anyway), but even if I tried to leave work early to see a car, the garage was often closed. Private sales were better in that sense, but I didn't seem to be finding any locally.
Weekends were the best time to travel, but I normally had to pick up my six year old daughter by 5pm on the Saturday, so that complicated matters.
However, what appeared to be the perfect car came up in London, mid week, when I was taking my daughter for the whole weekend. I realised that she loves the train; so we could make a day out of it, and break up the drive home with a treat, going for a pub dinner.
I made enquiries about the car.
It sounded ideal: the right spec, with heated leather seats, the right colour, mid mileage. The owner would be around to show me at midday on the Saturday, so we could easily get a train down and make it a fun day trip.
Yet there was a nagging doubt at the back of my head: what's wrong with it?
We all get that feeling sometimes when we're about to buy a car, or something else relatively expensive. But the price seemed too low; was something mechanically wrong with it?
It had only recently had an MOT – on which there were no advisories. The owner seemed to have a genuine reason for sale.
Perhaps it was a good one.
Being a private sale though, there were no guarantees. So I decided to look into local or mobile garages that perhaps could give it a quick once over. I checked with the owner, and he was happy for me to do this – there was no hesitation, so I got a slightly better feeling already; perhaps he had nothing to hide.
I contacted a few mobile companies but they didn't have any free slots that day; the most local garage was only open in the morning. However, it seemed that there was a Halfords Autocentre very close by. I rang them up, and asked if they offered any kind of pre-purchasing car check.
Apparently they offer a free, 12 point, safety check. The very helpful guy on the phone ran through the points checked.
It sounded ideal.
I asked if I could book in a slot for that day and he assured me that it was no problem.
All sorted…
My daughter loved the train journey down; we made the most of the trip and had a picnic on board, and I promised to take her for some pub food on the way home again. She was even keen to see the new car, perhaps my car obsessions over the years having made some impression on her (oh dear).
We met the owner at the large Sainsburys car park, just next to the Halfords.
The car looked a beaut. All the docs checked out. I hopped in the passenger seat and my daughter sat on my lap for the very short drive across to Halfords – where all hell was breaking loose.
Several cars were queued up, and we could see several in the workshop, on ramps, having work done, by several frantic
looking mechanics, running around like headless chickens.
Leaving the owner outside I popped into reception to confirm my appointment. There was no one at the desk. After a few minutes I heard car horns outside – the SLK was blocking the workshop entrance.
We moved it, a car drove out of the workshop, and another drove in. Spotting a mechanic, I started to say I had an appointment, and was quickly told to speak to 'the gaffer', who was also running around looking somewhat harangued.
I finally managed to get his attention.
I repeated my comment that I had an appointment for a safety check.
I got a surly response of "yeah you'll be lucky" or words to that effect.
Recovering myself from this unexpected rudeness, I went on to politely say that I'd rang in and pre-booked a slot. He looked around at the ramps in a pre-occupied manner and finally told me that I'd have to leave the car with him, and he might be able to fit it in, but it wouldn't be done until the end of the day.
I explained that I was here with the owner of the car and he wouldn't be happy to wait around, and neither could I. He basically said "well I've got no ramps so what can I do".
I explained again that I'd called in and specifically booked an appointment, and had told them on the phone the situation
and had even checked how long it would take, and I'd been told there would be no problem.
He replied more or less along the lines of "so what, if I don't have a ramp, I don't have a ramp". He then added that bookings weren't guaranteed.
I was stood there, in the rain, with a rather awkward looking owner and my six year old daughter.
I attempted again, explaining that I had travelled down from Nottingham to Hendon on a train, specifically to see this car, and to get it looked over, and could he possibly help.
He glanced around again at his busy bay and simply replied "it'll be the end of the day".
I looked at the car owner whose look told me that wasn't acceptable, so in desperation I asked if it were possible for someone to have "just a quick check". He replied in an unnecessarily harsh tone that there was "no such thing as a quick check".
We were forced to leave.
It was too late on a Saturday afternoon to be able to get anyone else to check the vehicle.
I'd come all that way…
So what did I do?


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How to light up a bachelorette party
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Some of the best things that make a bachelorette party memorable is for the maid of honor and bridesmaids to make it fun. It's a time to celebrate the bride-to-be and to gather her friends (and his, if it's co-ed) for a once in a lifetime party to kick up your heels and live it up. It's an occasion to let loose and honor the bride. So let's get started on ways to plan a party for the bride.
- Gather some fun party favors
- Make the person of honor stand out
- Flowers for all of the bridal party
- Hand out toasting glasses
- Be prepared for groom to be a party crasher
The most important thing at the bachelorette party is to celebrate the bride to be, make her feel extra special and for her friends to feel honored to be a part of bridal party. Making it extra fun is just icing on the cake.
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Volkswagen Santa Monica Official Blog
Archive for May, 2016
Check Out Our Excellent Memorial Day 2016 Offers on a New VolkswagenTuesday, May 24th, 2016
2016 Memorial Day Car Deal Santa Monica CA
If you've been thinking about purchasing or leasing a new vehicle, right now just might be a great time to do so. We have a 2016 Memorial Day car deal in Santa Monica CA, amongst a number of other incentives for May 2016, that offer you huge savings on a new VW purchase or lease.
Check Out These Special Volkswagen Designs for VW EnthusiastsMonday, May 16th, 2016
Volkswagen Show Fleet Designs for 2016
Once in a while, Volkswagen unveils exciting vehicle designs that we just have to share with you. Recently, the Volkswagen show fleet designs for 2016 have been revealed. These enthusiast show car designs will be on parade throughout the country for VW fans to check out.
Find Fun Things to Do for Memorial Day Weekend 2016 Near Westside Los AngelesFriday, May 13th, 2016
2016 Memorial Day Weekend Activities Santa Monica CA
Memorial Day weekend is a great opportunity to unwind and enjoy a few days off of work. In order to do that though, you'll want to plan ahead by finding some 2016 Memorial Day weekend activities in Santa Monica CA. Check out our list below, and if you have any good ideas of your own, share them in the comments section.
Guide to Using Volkswagen Tiguan Windshield Wiper ControlsTuesday, May 3rd, 2016
How to Use the Volkswagen Tiguan Windshield Wipers
The windshield wipers on your vehicle aren't difficult to use, but if you've just recently purchased the model, you may need a little help learning how to use the Volkswagen Tiguan windshield wipers. The controls for operating the windshield wipers may be just a bit different from other vehicles, but they also provide excellent functionality.


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Dangerous deficits: "If we continue to let kids get high school diplomas when they're functionally illiterate, and if colleges continue to pump out grads that can't communicate well or properly (to be fair, colleges are having a heck of a time giving remedial English classes to incoming freshman who are nowhere near high school graduate level), we're all going to lose something important. After all, it's the ability to communicate clearly that keeps us all informed of things large and small, from office parties to our medical care, and from funny stories to urgent warnings."
Even the elite of students produced by America's Left-dominated High Schools are clueless: "Since this is Emory, there are no re-enactments of "The Blackboard Jungle," and most in the class strive for an A, in their fashion. But the ignorance, laziness, sense of entitlement and lack of basic rhetorical skills are stunning. One student thinks that "books" and "novels" are the same. Another identifies the Granite State as "New Hamster." Few are familiar with the rules of language, many spell poorly and all are confused by tenses and apostrophes and complain bitterly when Prof. Allitt marks them down for grammatical errors."
And it's no wonder how ignorant the students are when you see how dumb the "educators" are: "The town of Hempstead, NY, has a message for Gwinnett County school administrators: Before you target a student wearing a Hempstead shirt, look at a map. Terrell Jones, a student in Gwinnett County's [GA] Grayson High School, was weeded out of a classroom by a school administrator because he wore a shirt that read: 'Hempstead, NY 516,' a reference to the Long Island town and its telephone area code. According to Jones' family, which moved from Hempstead to the Atlanta suburb, the school thought the shirt referred to marijuana. Jones wasn't allowed to return to class until he persuaded school officials to search the Internet for the town name. The town's Web site says the area may have been named for Hemel-Hempstead, England. Another theory cites the Dutch city of Heemstede, because settlers had come years earlier from the Netherlands."
Education has been dumbed down in England too: "Nearly 20 years ago I studied A-levels in English literature/language, history and sociology at a local FE college in the West Midlands. In recent years I've been teaching both A-level sociology, and government and politics, at a variety of inner London FE colleges. I'm also an A2 government and politics examiner for the examination board Edexcel. David Miliband blithely suggests it's 'a myth' that A-levels are getting easier, but from my experience it's the unavoidable and uncomfortable truth".
And it happens in Australia too: "Analyst and author Kevin Donnelly says Queensland has led Australia in dumbing down the curriculum for state schools. And he says students are being indoctrinated with left-wing ideology. "Queensland wrote the Study of Society and the Environment national curriculum and it was re-written at national level because people could not believe the new-age loony stuff in it," Dr Donnelly said. "Unfortunately, it's still used in Queensland." Dr Donnelly said: "I felt that Australia's approach to the curriculum, particularly in Queensland, was fundamentally flawed and obsolete and the result is that students have been put at risk because the curriculum has been dumbed down.".... Queensland's approach to the curriculum was "very politically correct", he said. "The SOSE curriculum promotes a left-wing view of things like multiculturalism . . . and peace studies. It's all about indoctrination...."
High School teacher Dave Huber has some very sarcastic comments on the latest "resolutions" of the NEA. "Illegality is good" seems to be part of their story. A great way to educate kids! How about if a few people "illegally" shot some NEA members? Would that be good too? Or should we encourage respect for the law after all? Lamebrains! If people only have to obey the laws they agree with, I foresee a lot of dead Leftist fanatics. They rely on other people being more decent and responsible than they are.
Amtrak? "A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad." -Theodore Roosevelt, Twenty-sixth US president (1858-1919)
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I would like to not show the price on variations as the price does not change for a variation, it stays the same. My application is for a gym that offers workout programs in various locations, the locations are what I am using as variations. However, the price does not change from location to location and I would like to remove the price from the drop down and simply show the location?
I would like to put the price in the content area and can do that manually or if there is a shortcode that would be great as well.


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Cooking up a Dubai storycake
While plenty of reasonably interesting people, places, and practices have been spread before him during his stay, there is nothing really new. Nothing that hasn't been written about already in a thousand different articles titled "The Dubai Miracle" or some close variant.
The problem is that there is really only one Dubai storycake that wordchefs can cook up. The recipe is thus:
Dubai Storycake - Ingredients
- 4oz glittering modern city/business/hotels
- 4oz shopping malls
- 4oz construction site
- 4oz magical mega projects
- 1/4 pint stock phrases: tiny-fishing-village, pearl-of-the-Gulf, desert-kingdom, open-and-tolerant, Arab-hospitality
- teaspoon of very-westernised-for-the-ay-rab-world
- liberal sprinkling of adjectival couplets ("fast-growing" "rapidly-developing" "fast-paced" give a particularly authentic Dubayy flavour)
- dash of sympathy for poor-foreign-labourers (optional, according to taste)
1. Cut ingredients from tourism brochures and paste well together
2. Stir with a thick PR-donated ladle into a impenetrably bland batter
3. Bake between the glossy sheets of advertorial pastry which paid for your trip
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As he said this, he took out a thin wheel, 10 centimeters or so in diameter, covered in crimson velvet with odd ivory designs. He spun the wheel, and my eyes became fixed upon it.
The odd ivory designs, random and disconnected when the wheel was stationary, all linked as the wheel spun, forming a kind of spiral. I felt my mind – or whatever part of me was there, being drawn into that spiral and spun into what felt like that wheel's infinite depths – well, perhaps not really infinite, but they did seem huge, cavernous – the next thing to it.
Although I moved through it at a steadily increasing speed, I wasn't at all sure I'd ever manage to leave, but slowly both the crimson depths and the ivory spiral began to melt away. Red turned to green — the green of forest branches. Then they too melted away, until once again I was in the room before the hearth and fireplace, seated on Bethany's lap in a stuffed Mad Tea Party chair.
I was groggy, as if I'd slept a long while, but glad to be back in my body again.
Reflexively, I snuggled closer to Bethany, as much glad to be with her as to have a physical form once more. As I did, I couldn't help wondering if it was like that for her – that a portion of her joy and pleasure in being between the walls was a chance to occupy, if only temporarily, a physical form, to be able to touch someone.
My eyes were still shut when she kissed my forehead, but I liked to think Bethany smiled down on me when she did.
"Reggie, be sprag," she said gently, lifting me from her lap and setting me down. "Arise, make haste and hetch thy way down the throws, for time it be that thou didst nip off home, ef thou hast expect to be there ere cock-shut-time."
I was still rather woozy as Bethany took me by the hand. We walked out the door, and I blearily retraced our steps through the spiral corridor of the hollow tree.
A blast of cold air as we exited restored my full alertness.
We were in the churchyard where Gramfer was buried. Bethany, who, unknown to me, had remembered to pick up my guitar this time and carry it with her, now handed it off to me, in its case. The sky had become dark slate grey; though it remained starless, it was quickly turning charcoal. Nightfall would descend in a matter of minutes. She walked with me as far as Gramfer's grave, and I heard her whisper, almost inaudibly, "Be at peace, Fen," as we passed.
She looked up at the sky, then back at me.
"Via, Reggie! Run to thy house now quickern anything, ere plaguesome matters there become. Soonsever anon shalt I run agin thee."
I gave Bethany a quick hug, and then scurried towards High Street. I paused near the churchyard entrance, turning round just in time to see her turn to mist and the hollow tree melt away after her.
© 2017, 2016, 2015 G. H. McCallum and Duvanian Press, all rights reserved.
With this, we come to the end of the postings for The Bluebottle Boys (Volume 1) — but not to the end of the book itself, for the stories of how The Bluebottle Boys and "The Aston Quartet," as Reggie calls them, get together to form a doo-wop group, how they all manage to sneak into the rock concert of the year, and how Reggie, Ian and Stan become the first 10-year-olds in 80 years to have roles in the school's annual Shakespearean play (and Rashmi becomes the first Asian girl in the nearly 200-year history of the school to have a leading role). Don't miss the next part of the story, get your copy of The Bluebottle Boys (Vol. 1) at Amazon now.
Meanwhile, in a few days I'll have the first of three previously unposted selections from Walking Backwards for Christmas: A Tale of Woe from Soggyhall. And maybe, after that, a somewhat seasonal sneak preview from The Bluebottle Boys (Volume 2). So, stay tuned.


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AC Students Volunteer at the Open Door MissionPosted on January 13th, 2014 by klapa
We are delighted to share that AC students Peter and Paul Matos and Karolina Breit, along with other young people representing the Greek Orthodox Youth Association, volunteered at the Open Door Mission. The students helped by preparing meals and serving patrons of the Open Door Mission. Way to go, students!
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text: I'm registered for my first HPDE school this summer (excited!) I have a 2002 530i (146k) and the DSC light won't go off. I rarely drive with DSC on, as I don't like the feel of the car with the "nanny" options on. I suspect I may need an ABS unit, but it'll be tough to shell out more $$$ after having paid for the school and related expenses (and FSU, starter, bushings, and sway bar for the car this past summer) I guess I have two questions: -Everything else on the car is drive-ready (school's checklist is all signed-off on); is it possible the instructor(s) won't care the DSC light is on? I certainly don't want to put myself or anyone else at risk, but the car has been driving great with the light on for months. -If I should just bite the bullet and get out the American Express for another garage bill, are there a few things I can do myself to check if there's just a disorder with the indicator light before I take it to my mechanic? (i.e., pull a fuse or two?) I know a lot about my car, but I'm def. not a DIYer on this complicated beast.


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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Sheffield England, c1400s
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Imaginative Ancestry #5: A PEST in Cobbett's England!
Imaginative ancestry means creating a picture in your mind's eye of the conditions in which your ancestors, or a particular group of them, lived. But you won't create this picture by looking at birth certificates, probate documents, old photographs, newspaper clippings; you need to get in amongst the historical context of the decade, century, era … Continue reading Imaginative Ancestry #5: A PEST in Cobbett's England!
Medieval Marketing, Holy Blood, and the first Brexit!
Henry VIII got a bad press for his regular wife exchange and destruction of the monasteries, but he was on a more significant mission of systematically dismantling an autocratic rule from Europe and removing the scam of holy relics being used to con a gullible public into parting with their cash! A TV programme and a visit to Hailes Abbey brings it all to life.
An English church and a king killer!
There's far more to this church than meets the eye, both externally and internally. A military college, the English Civil War, two men imprisoned in the same castle .... one a builder of the current church, the other a regicide having signed King Charles I death warrant! But that's a story for the next post. … Continue reading An English church and a king killer!
Medieval punishments required?
About 18 months ago our village church was vandalised, it followed on from a spate of vandalism in the area which also included our community centre and offices being burned to the ground! The parish council and church response was to close the church during weekdays, a blow to the local community and the waves … Continue reading Medieval punishments required?


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OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — Oakland police confirmed that the new Chief of Police Anne Kirkpatrick was backing up on Broadway near 9th when her SUV bumped into an unoccupied scooter.
Many in downtown Oakland are sympathetic to the chief, they say parking here can be a drag.
Oakland resident Shaheed Isaiah said, "Well I see a lot of people here trying to parallel park and its real difficult with the flow of traffic."
Oakland resident Helen Green said, "Welcome to Oakland for her, poor thing…we are a little different than Spokane!"
And they have some advice for the new chief.
Sara Baltazar-Pinheiro said, "If you hit somebody's car you should either find them or leave a note."
Green said, "I would call my insurance company…then the police."
Oakland Police says the Chief did do the right thing, staying with the vehicle until police officers took a report.
The Oakland Police Department says there's no special treatment, even if you are the Chief of Police and that she too has to go through a traffic investigation just as any city employee.
Isaiah's advice for the new police chief: "Do what you're supposed to do and what you were trained to do and the people of Oakland will love you. Otherwise, it's going to be bad."
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text: Tippsy 0 Posted May 4, 2013 I just batch primed today for the first time and found it tedious, nerve-racking and messy! So the thought of later introducing a secondary into the process aswell is just daunting. Admittedly, i think using the auto-siphon caused the biggest headaches.My question is, what are the major drawbacks of using the bottles themselves as the secondary and, a couple of weeks later, just dropping in sugar CUBES to start the carbonation? Just fill from the primary and cap 'em! The gentleman on this posting demonstrated that the beer does not foam up when cubes are added:http://community.mrbeer.com/forum/11-basic-brewing-techniques/363767-bottle-priming-againIf I want to add flavor essence or santized zest, i could just drop some in each bottle and therefore not need to rack the beer over the additions in a secondary. Ok, the bottle might look wierd with some orange peel in the bottom but if we can tolerate a worm in your tequila bottle then what's a slice of peel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites