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Welcome to B32racing
Crashing into a wall with 250 km/h would normally cause some serious damage. In the World of sim racing things are different. We can push the limit, compete against the time and enjoy the rush – without any risk. With a computer, a wheel and pedals – you're set to go. So what are you waiting for?
B32Racing is an international Esport organisation committed to raise awareness about sim racing. We compete, we laugh, we share the love of our passion.
Next Race: Sebring 12h – 11 April 2020
Team News
We are looking for Pit Crew members
No driver is stronger than his pit crew. If you have a bit of technical knowledge about cars and would like to be a part of B32Racing, WE NEED YOU. At EEWC 2019 we got an opening for 6 people in the pit crew. Basicly your job is calling traffic, tire pressure, fuel...read more
Upcoming Races
Spa 6 Hours:
22 – 23 March 2019
M1 League – 24 Hours Le Mans:
25 May 2019
Endurance eRacing – World Championship:
24 – 27 October 2019
About B32Racing
Finding a way to feel the rush of racing without risking your life, was an eyeopener to us. We still get the adrenalin pumping – no doubt about that.
We experienced the awesome community when we first participated EEWC in 2017. Are that tings escalated. More and more friend joined our team, and today we stand 10 strong men together. All in it for the rush, fun and friendship.
Within our organisation, we've found a unique place where friends meet and having fun together. We wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
It doesn't matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, 'I have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that.
Fred Lebow
Nobody remembers who finished second but the guy who finished second.
Bobby Unser
Sponsor Programs
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Our beautiful Sponsors
Want to Join The Team?


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Venice, FLHome Menu
Parks Directory
Michael Biehl ParkAmenities:
- Benches
- Commemorative Plaques
- Fountain
- Landscaping
- Litter Receptacles
- Mural
- Pocket Parks
Return to full list >>
Michael Biehl Park is named for Michael Biehl, who donated money to the Sarasota Conservation Foundation for the purchase of the property on which the park was created. It is located at the corner of U.S. 41 Business next to Venice Theatre.
Click here to view park restrictions

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Hi Every Body,
How are you all? Need some family entertainment ideas to get people off their seats and on the road? Well you could look in your newspaper on Friday's to check out the "weekend entertainment" section. This lets you check out which restaurants have the best burger prices, and you get to see what types of events are planned for the weekend.
Kids even have the chance to see what movies are playing so they can campaign for the one they like best. After all it will be up to them to try and convince their parents that there is some real value in a movie. It is a well known fact that parents and kids do not always see eye to eye about movies and music, so this is when clever persuasion is needed.
Kids can shift the balance of power in their direction when they concentrate on family friendly activities that advertise free admission. No matter what the event is going to be parents will be more likely to agree when free admission is involved. Why? Well, everyone knows that parents have a hard time passing up any Freebie.
This a time when you remind yourself, "Dude, you just can't lose!" If there is an exhibit that features Freaky Facts and Gross Wonders your parents may be a bit reluctant until you tell them there is free admission. Okay, the cotton candy, hot dogs and snowballs are going to cost a few bucks, but the admission is still FREE.FREE. FREE.
Make any family activity a budget friendly occasion by determining the amount you will spend and how it will be spent before leaving home. There are lots of ways a family can keep the costs low and still have fun. Be sure that you check the online sites for any discounts, coupons or special prices. You can save more money by preparing your snacks and lunch at home and packing them in a cooler for the trip. Remember that no money will be saved by packing your kids in a cooler, even if it would make them fit very nicely in the car.
Some events are cheaper depending on the day and time that you attend. If ticket prices are less expensive during the week kids could let their parents know that they would be willing to skip school in order to help them save a few bucks. This argument probably won't work, but you never know. After all, if you are brave enough to give up school for one day your parents should appreciate your effort.
There are beaches, parks and hiking trails that are perfect places to share a day of family entertainment. You can have a great time outdoors swimming, hiking or practicing Frisbee throws. Fishing is always a fun activity for the family to share and it doesn't require a lot of money.
A fun activity for outdoors is to divide into teams and have a scavenger hunt. Each team can create a list of items for the other team to find. Sure it's fair to include things like ABC (already been chewed) gum and dead beetles. After all if there are more girls on the other team it should be harder for them to win if you list lots of scavenger items that are high on their list of "Gross and Disgusting Things".
Family fun is available at many neighborhood bookstores. There are opportunities to participate in handcrafts, listen to live music or watch puppet shows being performed. Kids can even get to listen to stories being read aloud while their parents browse the shelves or talk with visiting authors.
Did you know that the public library is a good place to go for inexpensive, fun family entertainment? You get a free membership and free admission to all the events. Libraries have shelves full of books on every subject.
Let your kids know just how fascinating a library really is. Where else can you discover incredibly gross facts to share with friends? For instance you can check out some books about insects and find out that cockroaches are not nearly as fast as they seem to be. These creepy crawlers race along at speeds no faster than 3 mph. You can find other weirdly wonderful information at a library including the fact that a cockroach can survive for a week after losing its head, and only dies then from a lack of water. Hmmm, actually these bugs have the type of DNA that pretty much makes them a perfect, low-maintenance pet.
Best Wishes!!!!!
~ The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway ~


text: What can I say? Not every day is exciting and adventurous. We went back to one of our favorite coffee shops to get the paperwork completed for the day then shopped and came home to do some photography while the light was good. Finally on the mend from being sick so we hit the gym once the sun was down and now video/photo editing.


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Your eyes are said to be the 'window to your soul' for a reason. You can make an assessment about a person just by looking at them. You can even tell if they are stressed out or if they have not had any sleep or if they are ill health when you look someone in the eye.
You can even tell that someone has aged when you look them in the eye. That is, unless they find a way to fool you into thinking they are younger. This is one reason why the skin care industry makes so much money. Everyone wants to look more youthful.
A Practical Solution
An endless variety of eye products can be found that help reduce wrinkles, fine lines, crow's feet, and so on. However, not all of them work as well as the Eyelasticity Age-Defying Eye Therapy.
Eyelasticity is considered a revolutionary skin care formula. This is largely because of the extensive amount of research that has been done to verify that this product works very well. More than one clinical trial has been conducted for at least 56 days, and in some cases the trial period was longer.
Benefits of using Eyelasticity include the following:
* Drastic elimination or reduction of dark under-eye circles
* Reduced puffiness and bagginess
* Useful for combating wrinkles
* Boosted collagen and elastin production
* Increased eye moisturizing and softening
An improvement in the skin appearance that is located around the eyes is drastically improved overall when using Eyelasticity. This is true whether the skin wrinkles and darkening occurs because of allergies, insomnia, fatigue, or another reason.
The main driving force behind all of these improvements is in the way this eye and skin anti-aging product works. Eyelasticity helps our body produce collagen and elastin like it did when we were younger, because our skin sags, wrinkles, and dries out without the help of these proteins.
All this is done while using a product that is made especially for the eyes, which is a far more sensitive skin area. Eyelasticity is there when no other product can accommodate for discolorations and puffiness that occurs when our blood vessels dilate in the eye area.
Performance Reports
Eyelasticity has produced amazing results. In one group, 95% of clinical trial participants noticed a reduction in puffiness. Even more amazingly, 70% of this 95% of people experienced the reduced puffiness within 14 days or less.
Furthermore, wrinkle depth was reduced by 20%, and reduction of eye darkness and circles was at least 35%. The eye puffiness and baggage was reduced by 32% and the collagen I production increased by about 1190% in users.
It is all because of the combination of main ingredients. The Syn©-ake, Regu©-age, and ProCollOne substances in this product provide the outcomes as presented above. Yet, they produce less side effects than other Botox© alternatives, and even Botox© injection treatments.
What this means in common terms is that people who had experienced allergic reactions, muscle weakness, twitching, or other symptoms of skin treatments will not with Eyelasticity. Not yet have any side effects been reported in users.


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How To Make A Clothes Pin Crocodile Craft
Today on The Inspiration Edit I have a fantastic, fun and simple clothes peg crocodile craft to share with you. This is a great clothespin craft that can be made both at home and as an easy preschool craft idea.
Painting and creating with kids is not only fun but educational. It's a great way to expand the imagination, develop fine motor skills and get kids talking and working on those arty skills.
*I use affiliate links in this post. If you buy anything from my links I will earn a small commission*
What You Will Need For This Crocodile Craft
- Clothing pegs
- Poster Board
- Red & Green Paint
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
- Google Eyes
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Magnets
- Green Pipe Cleaners
Home-X Wooden Clothespins. Set of 50.Pacon Super Value Poster Board, 22Handy Art 8 Color-8 Ounce Primary Acrylic Paint Set, Assorted
Let's Make The Crocodile Craft
Begin by painting your clothespins green. Set aside and allow your clothespins to dry completely.
Bend your green pipe cleaner in a zigzag pattern.
Cut your pipe cleaner to fit the top of your clothespin using the metal portion as a guide. Don't go past the metal with the pipe cleaner.
Hot glue your pipe cleaner in place. Hot glue googly eyes on top of your clothespin.
Paint the inside of your crocodile's mouth red.
Allow to dry completely before moving on to the next step.
Using scraps of white poster board, create alligator teeth by zigzagging your scissors.
Hot glue the zig zag teeth in place.
Turn over your Crocodile craft and glue a magnet to the back.
Your magnet is finished and ready to hang your children's masterpieces on the fridge
Enjoy this fantastic crocodile craft idea. It is such an easy craft for preschoolers and I love it.
Have you ever made clothespin crafts for preschoolers before? I'd love to hear your ideas!
Why not try making more clothing pin creatures.
It is super fun and a fantastic craft to make at home with the kids or in the classroom.
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January 18, 2019 - January 20, 2019
5:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Government Building
KBFT, The Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, MIAC, BF Education are hosting a weekend of Language and Cultural Learning from Friday, January 18 to the 20th at the Bois Forte Tribal Government Services Building.
The Bois Forte Biboon Anishinaabemoen Gabeshiwin (Winter Language Immersion Camp).
This camp will feature all the winter activities our people used to do during this time of season, such as: Traditional Storytelling, Snarring, Language Classes with Dr. Anton Treuer, Traditional Dinner, Sled Dog Rides, Moccasin Game Tournament, and much more!!
This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.
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Auberge de la Ferme hotel
The family-run hotel in the Belgian Ardennes was eager to bring as much of the outdoors into its rooms as possible. To help them achieve this, they opted for Clicwall Paint panels, which are digitally printed, offering creative freedom for any interior project.
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I am sending two week check from my stay in London. I am sorry for being late with the report, I was really busy.
My flight from Prague to Stansted Airport was fine, then I took the recommended bus to the meeting point with Gabriela. While having a cup of coffee, I had a phone call due to setting the meeting for my NIN. We talked about organization of few next days and then I went to my accommodation.
I live in a share house with other 8 people, Czechs and Slovaks. My accommodation is appropriate to the price, nothing special, but what could I expect from room for 75 pounds per week? It is not luxurious at all but you must stand out of your comfort zone. When it comes to work, first week I registered in an agency searching for temporary part time jobs in hotels. There I went to work for three times. At the same moment, I had an interview in an Indian restaurant, then a trial shift, where I succeed and got the job. The result was, that I was offered a full time job ten days after my arrival, not bad. As I said, it was the Indian restaurant in the city centre, in Covent Garden. My position is a barback, it means that I help to bartenders, wash and polish the glass, prepare the fruit, ice, basically everything what they may need. My colleagues are awesome, practically there is really multiculture atmosphere, I work with Italians, Hungarians, Romanians, Spanish, Polish, Pakistani and Nepali. I am so happy for that, it is exactly what I wanted, to meet here people from all over the world and practise my English as much as possible. The work is not difficult, I work 5 days and two are off.
I try to spend my leisure time by exploring London and close areas. I also intend to go for a weekend trip to Ireland. If I have to say what surprised me the most, I would say that I had some expectations which met the reality. Although I knew London was multiculture, I was charmed by things I saw. I like the mix of people I meet here every day, both afroamerican and people in burqas. For example when I go home from the work with the night bus, I can start talking with a random strange guy and get to know him, which is pretty amazing.
Concerning the weather, I was a little bit scared but finally it is better than in the Czech Republic during this summer. I think, these are the most important information I wanted to tell you. Really thank you for the opportunity to travel, I enjoy it very much and I will try to enjoy the rest of my stay as much as possible!
Best regards


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Eagles of Death Metal (EoDM) is an American band formed by Jesse Hughes
and Josh Homme.
Despite the name, Eagles of Death Metal is not a death metal band. Hughes in an interview with a Polish rock magazine Teraz Rock told the story of the band's name. He said that his friend, Lou, was trying to make Josh Homme like death metal. When he played Vader, Homme called them "The Eagles of death metal." Later, Josh Homme inspired him to write music that he thought would be The Eagles crossed with death metal,
and their debut album was the result.
In a 2003 interview Homme described the sound of the band as a combination of "bluegrass slide guitar mixed with stripper drum beats and Canned Heat vocals." Jesse Hughes is known and somewhat loved by fans for his over-enthusiastic and charismatic interaction with audiences at live performances.
More info @ www.eaglesofdeathmetal.com or @ MySPace
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GSB Seva Mandal GSB Lord Ganesha 2011 , a set on Flickr.
I am street photographer a beggar poet .. I shoot misery cavorting with hope I shoot original content. I am Shia Sufi Hindu all in One
Friday, August 24, 2012
Corruption Scams In India Will Never Go
Corruption Scams In India Will Never Go, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
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young future of our nation
piddles on the soul of politics
if i may say so though the erstwhile
prime minister the hon president
want corruption and scams to go
in the backyard of most netas it grows
like an orchard that ripens brings
hope prosperity we all know
garlands of black money
round necks all aglow
in politics only the media
the common man is foe
as the line of corruption
they wont toe on the soul
of the mahatma hey ram
another blow greater than god
greater than nature is the
holistic healing power of dough
babus all running to and fro
an adarsh society all the more
ill gotten gain commissions
consultancy charges
keeps accumulating coming
from the back door the rajas
the kalmadis the chavans
small fish the real culprit
moves about freely
you get the score
life is nothing but
bed of thorns
beneath the roses says
the politicians pet whore
Exorcising My Demons At The Devils Stump Tree
Exorcising My Demons At The Devils Stump Tree, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
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This is the most famous place at Hussain Tekri Jaoah where much of the exorcising takes pLace during Chehlum and the lime are pierced into the Devils stump tree with the possessed persons hair.
Dure Najaf Gemstones Of Peace .. Wear It Share It
Dure Najaf Gemstones Of Peace .. Wear It Share It, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
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I have been wearng Dure Najaf for a long time now , along with Turquoise , my favorite was Turquoise but gradually I started falling in love with Dure Najaf I went through bad time suicidal emotions but I came out unscathed ..perhaps it was my iron clad faith in myself that pulled me through prayers of my family .. I sold most of my silver jewlery when the storms hit me hard , selling my antique silver kadas a silver necklace with a giant Akik for Rs 10000 and the necklace was over 900 grams and in a few days after selling it silver reached a peak of Rs 60000 I sold my 275 old cameras lenses etc for Rs 17000 my entire book collection of old Persian books for Rs 2500 to a friend ..
It hardly matters now God was testing me I passed the test I made myself stronger and than decided to shut my shop took up a high end job with a big fat salary worked eight months paid of my creditors some I still have to pay , and recently chucked up the job..the perks of a fashion whore .. I had become what I did not want to be sold myself to the Devil a friendly kindly Devil .. I redeemed my Soul and foreclosed that account.
I am again gone independent freelance and my fingers still have the rare Dure Najaf .. I did not sell my ringgs none of them I have amber too.
I still hunt for Dure Najaf .. I hae a huge one but it turns out because of the streaks in it it is Mueh Najaf I dont know anything about stones I play it by ear..
And Azad Hussain my jeweler gives them the form I design,, he is another man who has been a vital link to me and my stones ..
And it was after this trip at Jaorah .. the following trip to Ajmer I became a Dam Madar Malang simply because a white man wanted to become a Malang and he inspired me adding the last touch of paint to a half painted work of mysticism.
I have had strange experiences with Marc my friend while taking a barefeet trek over rocks to visit the graves of the Eunuch Saint and his biological Son at Taragadh Mountains all documented at my Flickr photostream.
I have removed all my hijra documentary from my Flickr photostream, just a few for public rest can be seen by very close friends I dont intend ever showcasing my hijra blogs poems to the cyber public..
I deleted my Google+ account and am back on Facebook after a 11 month sabbatical I know I can do without Facebook I can do without social network but not without culture.
Gobhar As Fuel for Cooking Food for the Poor Devotees
Gobhar As Fuel for Cooking Food for the Poor Devotees, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
I have been twice to Hussain Tekri Jaorah and this is a place that hits me hard in the guts , getting a hotel room during Chehlum is next to impossible .. I was broke falt but a friend Ali Reza Shirazi bought me here may God bless his family forever, he kept me at a friends place I stayed a single night shot Chehlum the following morning and took a train back to Mumbai to shoot the Chehlum again in Mumbai.
It was the first time that I cut my head hee at Hussain Tekri Jaorah.. I went to Chabuk Sharif and this set at Flickr you must see , it is pain suffering and more .
I am not a travel photographer I cant shoot monuments ... but I shoot life moving life fleeing emotions and living dead in sweaty shrouds.
I wont forget this trip, this was a trip during my very bad times a fucked Nikon D 80 that bled like me and doing Kama Matam with the intense Kashmiri Shias was an experience of a life time..
I am updating this blog with text it was as blank as most of my picture posts are ..
we beg so we live .. our parents who created us in a hurry we forgive
Hussain _ O _ Mini Wa Ana Minal Hussain ) ...
Hussain _ O _ Mini Wa Ana Minal Hussain ) ..., a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
photo courtesy jalal kazim
9 moharam
leading from the front
in memory of karbala
a protest against yazidi
terrorism he cuts his head
tears flowing down his
cheeks tears turned red
" Hussain _ O _
Mini Wa Ana Minal Hussain )
the Holy Prophet said
on the sands of Karbala
humanity bled
eunuchs watched
yazidi army
muslims in name
none came to his aid
fear of death
they all fled ...today
hussain is alive
yazid is dead
pinjre ke panchhi re, tera dard na jaane koye
pinjre ke panchhi re, tera dard na jaane koye, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
pinjre ke panchhi re, tera dard na jaane koye
tera dard na jaane koye
baahar se to khaamosh rahe tu
baahar se to khaamosh rahe tu
bheetar bheetar roye re
he bheetar bheetar roye
tera dard na jaane koye
kah na sake tu, apni kahani
teri bhi panchhi, kya zindagaani re
kah na sake tu, apni kahani
teri bhi panchhi, kya zindagaani re
vidhi ne teri katha likhi aansoo mein kalam duboye
tera dard na jaane koye
tera dard na jaane koye
chupke chupke, rone waale
rakhna chhipaake, dil ke chhale re
chupke chupke, rone waale
rakhna chhipaake, dil ke chhale re
ye patthar ka desh hai pagle,koyi na tera hoye
tera dard na jaane koye
pinjre ke panchhi re, tera dard na jaane koye
tera dard na jaane koye
pinjre ke panchhi re
The Begging Hijab
The Begging Hijab, a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Flickr.
buying a
rs 100000 goat
is more important to
appease god please
note but rs 90000
given as charity
to a widows home
or a children
would keep
hope afloat
of the poor
needy in
muslim society
is a thought
love killing
muslims is
what we
peace brotherhood
is not the keynote
bismillah he said
cut the goats throat
the coat of the goat
he offered it to
the masjid
some bank note
bakra eid
his new
his velvet
a poetic
a picture
thus emote
e dariya
aur khamosh
sukhe hot
har eid
ek nayi chot
Shah-e-Mardan Sher-e-Yazdan Quwat-e-Parwardigar Lafata Ila Ali La Saif Ila Zulfiqar , originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1 ....
Ek Shahenshah Ne Banake Yeh Haseen Tajmahal Ham Gareebon Ki Mohabbat Ka Udaya Hai Mazak.. , a photo by firoze shakir photographerno1 on Fli...


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Travel is something I love, I wish I could do more and now i'm old(er) I feel like i've missed out a bit really, it's probably too late to throw it all in and just go "find myself" which is a shame, so in this list I have picked Holiday Destinations as opposed to places where I'd love to go and probably not come back.
These are in no particular order, just as they occur to me…..
Borneo – I'd love to go to Borneo and see Orangs in their natural environment, especially as I know that their home is being destroyed at a rate of knots so this would be something that if I could do tomorrow, I would. The country fascinates me and to be surrounded by jungle and the animals thereof would be fabulous.
South America – With my Spanglish background, I love going to places where I can speak with the locals, it helps me to learn more and feel more "part" of something…..when I was in Cuba, despite everything that happened there, I enjoyed talking to the staff and it made me feel less like a rich person simply there for sun sea and cocktails, I got to learn about people's lives. So, with this in mind, somewhere like South America as a whole has always been on my bucket list. I'd love to see Machu Picchu, and the Amazon, and so many other things. I spent a long time reading about Che's adventures within South America and although I know now its probably not possible for me to just drop in and wander and explore safely but I still have that dream.
Northern Lights – ok, ok, I know that isn't strictly a "place" but it is an experience I would like to have and a friend has just come back from Norway seeing them (so maybe Norway should be my pick) and I am uber jealous of him. I am fascinated by the world, and the randomness of it and think that seeing something like that would be akin to seeing the Pyramids of Giza…..mind blowingly beautiful and something that I just cannot fathom. I have no idea what makes them, or how they work, but they are spectacular and if I got the chance to go anywhere….this would definitely be on the list.
America – currently I wouldn't want to go to the states as I feel like my mouth would get me into trouble, but there's so many places there i'd love to see, the White House, Arlington, Vegas, New York, the leaves changing in Maine, seeing Manatees in Florida, apparently there's a train called the skygazer which goes through California, with like reclining chairs and full windows so you can see the beauty as you go past it…..I think that sounds brilliant….I mean, I love trains anyway but specifically being able to see the changing scenery and style of the country you are traversing is amazing. I know that a lot of the things I want to see/do in the US are due to TV shows and food programmes but it seems so massive that you can get a million experiences in one. I have a friend whose mum now lives out in Virginia and I know he says I'd be welcome there but given she and her now husband are staunch Republicans, maybe now isn't the time……3.5 years times though maybe haha!
Italy – I think given my obsession with Pasta, I should possibly add italy to the old list. I think, maybe a new challenge in my life (once I've done these 40!!) should be to take some kind of holiday there where I can learn to make pasta and sauce properly? Do they still do such things? yeah, think thats already a plan haha…..hmmmmmm pasta. Ok, I do think there are other things to see/do in Italy, I'm not saying it's only for the food that I would go, after all Pompeii looks amazing, as does Pisa and I believe that Venice is such a one of a kind place, that that makes it worthwhile. The art I have seen in the Christian religion also means this should be somewhere to see, I bet there's probably more pomp there even than at Versailles!
So that's the first 5 I could think of, obviously there's a lot more out there and I'd love feedback/suggestions for the future.
Have you been somewhere you rave about to other people? Have you been to any of the above places and can pass on suggestions as to how best to enjoy the place. Do you own an Italian Cooking school? If you have any thoughts as to this, feel free to drop me a comment/like. I'd love to hear what other people have to say.


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Following his election victory, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani was sworn in as President of Mauritania. In Tunisia, over 90 candidates have registered for the elections to replace the late-President Caid Essebsi, and Algeria has faced renewed "civil disobedience" in the capital.
A bomb attack outside a hospital in Cairo left 20 people dead, with Egyptian authorities set to target those responsible, while a drone strike in Libya killed over 40, in an attack blamed on Haftar. And in Morocco, over 400 migrants were intercepted by authorities in the Mediterranean Sea on their way to Spain.
There were further protests as Algerians gathered in the capital Algiers on Friday 2nd in huge numbers calling for "civil disobedience", despite a heavy police presence (France 24)[1]. Protestors also called for the release of people arrested during the demonstrations and the removal of checkpoints erected around the capital, among other demands. Despite this increased pressure, General Gaid Salah rejected conditions put forth by protesters for talks to end the political crisis (Al-Monitor)[2]. Elsewhere there was tentative progress towards elections as the National Forum for Dialogue and Mediation, tasked by the government to conduct consultations to define the conditions of the future presidential elections, opened up a dialogue with militants of the Hirak (Jeune Afrique)[3].
In other news, sources told The Independent that an Algerian official opened a consultation with academics regarding reopening the land borders with Morocco, closed since 1994 (The Independent Arabic)[4]. Sources expect the discussion to progress due to "positive" indications from Morocco.
A car bomb in Cairo killed at least 20 people outside a hospital treating cancer patients, with many more people injured in the blast (The Guardian)[5]. The Egyptian interior ministry blamed the Hasm Islamist group for the attack. President al-Sisi sent condolences to the families of those killed in what he dubbed a "cowardly terrorist incident" on social media (BBC)[6].
The President later made a televised address to the nation, urging the Egyptian people to push back against terrorism (VOA News)[7]. This speech came a day before authorities made public the identities of the suspected attackers, before conducting a raid on their place of operation with reports of 13 suspected terrorists killed during raids by Egyptian security services (Egypt Today)[8].
There are reports that at least 42 people have died in a drone strike in south-western Libya. Local officials have blamed the attack on the forces of Khalifa Haftar (BBC)[9]. Meanwhile, Haftar's forces have claimed to have destroyed a Russian-made cargo plane that was carrying supplies to the western forces (Bloomberg)[10]. Ghassan Salamé, the UN Special Envoy for Libya, has also announced a new three-point de-escalation plan to calm tensions in the war-torn country, which also includes new steps towards the national dialogue process, that was suspended due to the escalation of tensions in recent months (The Libya Observer)[11].
Migration continues to feature in the news in Libya, following the announcement that the western Libyan government will shut three migrant detention centers (Africa News)[12]. This comes as reportedly 141 Sudanese migrants were deported from the country after spending time in detention (Africa News)[13].
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani was sworn-in as the new President of Mauritania, succeeding former President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz (France 24)[14]. The ceremony was attended by several African heads of state. Following this, President Ghazouani named former minister Ismail Ould Badah Ould Cheikh Sidia as Prime Minister and tasked him with forming a new government (Asharq Al Awsat)[15].
There were other political events of significance that also occurred during this period. Amnesty International reported that blogger Mohamed Mkhaïtir was released after five years in detention for publishing a blog (Amnesty International)[16]. There are also signs that the new Mauritanian administration will take a differing approach to relations with the Polisario, with some reporting that the new government has cooled its ties with the movement's representatives (The North Africa Post)[17].
424 irregular migrants heading to Spain were intercepted by Moroccan authorities in the Mediterranean Sea (RTL)[18]. According to a military source, some of the migrants were "in a state of degraded health" and received first aid aboard the Moroccan coastguard boats before being taken back to various ports in the north of the country.
Elsewhere, Morocco compensated hundreds of rights victims from 1956-99, including dozens of people allegedly abducted by the Polisario (The Washington Post)[19]. This came following a commission established by King Mohammed VI in 2004 to turn the page on the state-sponsored abuses in the country's past.
And, there were virulent reactions to a group of young, Belgian volunteers working in shorts at a construction site in southern Morocco (Le Parisien)[20]. A 26-year-old Moroccan teacher was arrested after posting a message calling for the beheading of the women.
Following the death of President Caid Essebsi, a significant number of candidates have been registered for the upcoming Tunisian Presidential elections, with the deadline for registrations set for August 9th (Mosaique FM)[21]. So far, notable candidates include Youssef Chahed, the current head of the government, Nabil Kharoui, the prominent businessman, and Abdelfatteh Mourou, who is the first official candidate ever fielded by Ennahdha and the current interim parliamentary head (Mosaique FM; Espace Manager; Le Monde)[22].
In other news, two suspected jihadists were shot dead in southern Tunisia during an anti-terrorist operation led by the National Guard and army units (Le Figaro)[23]. Also, 36 Ivorian citizens were arrested in Sfax and taken to Medenine to be deported to the desert between Tunisia and Libya (La Croix)[24]. Reportedly among them are 11 women, including one pregnant woman, and 4 children.


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Thanks for all your your replies.
OK the two gears I have have been designed to run together in a gearbox are both helical cut spur gears. Z1=17, Z2=58. (definition of a Pinion gear noted!)
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On 19 March in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin offered to undertake a number of activities which would bring about an increase in exports of Russian energy resources to Japan, in connection with the damage to the Fukushima nuclear plant. The proposal is mainly a political gesture, however, because Japan can obtain additional gas supplies from South-East Asia. Prime Minister Putin's offer is intended to demonstrate that despite the two nations' current poor political relations, Russia wants to cooperate with Japan in the area of energy, and is counting on the participation of Japanese companies in energy projects in the Russian Far East.
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Emerging from the political rubble after the Wentworth byelection, the federal government is desperately trying to get onto the front foot on energy policy.
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He will use Friday's meeting to seek council support for several ACCC recommendations related to market concentration and market behaviour, including greater powers for the Australian Energy Regulator to remedy market manipulation. In a recent Grattan Institute report, Mostly working: Australia's wholesale electricity market, we also identified concerns around the use of market power and would strongly support these recommendations.
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2018 Atlas: Interior Dimensions
The 2018 Atlas is the first VW 3-row SUV, as well as the largest vehicle under the brand. Its size shows up in the spacious seating you'll find in the rear, accommodating kids and adults alike. Legroom comes to 37.6 inches in the (three seat) second row and 33.7 inches in the (two-seat) third row, allowing plenty of space to relax and stretch out.
The Atlas' flexible cargo bay is a sight to behold. It may not be able to hold up the skies like the Atlas of Greek myth, but it can hold plenty of your things—and in various configurations, with standard 60/40 and 50/50 split-folding second- and third-row seats. Here's the cargo volume breakdown:
- Behind Third Row: 20.6 cubic feet
- Behind Second Row: 55.5 cubic feet
- Behind First Row: 96.8 cubic feet
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Engine Performance Specs
Under the hood of the Volkswagen SUV is a standard 2.0L turbocharged I-4 engine that can provide 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If you want more power for quick passing and merging on the highways, the 3.6L V6 engine is available and will lend you 276 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque for the task.
This 2018 VW comes standard with front-wheel drive, but its available 4MOTION® all-wheel drive system lets you choose between various driving modes, from Dry or Rainy to Snowy or Rough, to match your ride with the road below it.
When properly equipped, the Atlas has the power to tow up to 5,000 pounds. With capabilities like that, you can hitch up a 20-foot boat for some weekend fun or even a fully-loaded 6-by-12-foot trailer on moving day.
Advanced Safety Features
You can feel confident trusting the 2018 Atlas with the safety and security of your family, with its 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the NHTSA and its perfect score on all crash tests performed by the IIHS. These are clear evidence that Honda engineering and passive safety features work well to lower the risk of injury in an accident.
The Atlas also has a variety of advanced driver-assist features available to extend your senses and natural line of sight on the road. They include Adaptive Cruise Control, helping you adjust speed automatically on the highway to keep pace with traffic. Other features include:
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Forward Collision Monitoring
- Lane Departure Warning
Test Drive the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
If you want to experience this midsize SUV in person after reading our Atlas review, schedule a test drive at Principle Volkswagen. Whether you live in Grand Prairie, Irving, Grapevine, or right here in Dallas, our team of auto experts can help you decide if the 2018 VW Atlas is perfect for you!


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Scotland's biggest newspaper runs with Oil & Gas IQ decommissioning story
The oil and gas industry is finally talking about dismantling the elephant in the room
The tanking of oil and gas prices in 2014 has had a trenchant effect on the industry at large, with full spectrum lay-offs and bankruptcies dominating the headlines for the past two years.
As assets with high break-even prices became economical albatrosses for their operators, decommissioning became a more logical step than ever before.
Recently, Oil & Gas IQ's editor, Tim Haïdar, wrote his analysis of decommissioning on the UK and Norwegian Continental Shelves in a feature entitled Price woes have created a decommissioning maelstrom in the North Sea.
"This article has had the most feedback Oil and Gas IQ has received since its inception in 2010" said Haïdar. "To me this really shows that the decommissioning story is starting to unfold in an industry-wide context for the first time.
"With more than 500 platforms needing to come out of service in the coming 13 years, it has taken the biggest oil price dive in a generation to get the industry moving in the right direction."
Haïdar's article was recently featured in The Press and Journal, Scotland's oldest and most widely-circulated daily newspaper.
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The Orkney brothers or Orkney clan are the sons of Morgause and King Lot. They include Gawain, Agravaine, Gareth, and Garehis.
The characters are important because although they all join Arthur's court, their primary allegiance is to one another, creating a faction and complicating court politics.
Also, Lancelot accidentally kills Gareth while rescuing Guinevere from being executed for their affair. As a result, Gawain demands Arthur wage war against Lancelot. It is while Arthur is away on the seige of Lancelot's castle that Mordred initiates his plot to take Arthur's throne.
Within Arthurian literature, Gawain is the most important of the Orkney brothers is Gawaine. Entire poems and novels are dedicated to his adventures. Stories focusing on Gawain include Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Hawk of May. Most literature portrays Gawaine as hot-tempered, incredibly brave, and fiercely loyal to his family. One notable exception is Hawk of May (please see the page on that novel for a more in-depth explanation).
They are often called the Orkney brothers or the Orkney clan because they hail from the Orkney islands.
The Orkney islands are off the northern coast of northern Great Britain. The Orkney Islands are in red on the map below.


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Damascus Trail Days
Woohoo, Damascus Trail Days! It was something like … I have nothing to compare with. Hiking Woodstock? Hiking Burning Man? Time will tell.Warren Doyle fetched me from the trail 100 miles ahead of Damascus, I stayed again at his Appalachian Folk School and enjoyed the Trail Days and myself for the whole three days. Workshops, gear talks, trail magic and trail angels in one place in one time, hikers I knew from the very beginning. Learned what is contra-dance and bluegrass music.Then Warren Doyle drove me back to the trail, 100 miles ahead, the same place.


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The latest data and analysis from home security retailer, safe.co.uk, has found that 74% of homeowners don't familiarise themselves with burglary rates before moving to a new area.
The study revealed that 34% of Londoners are the most diligent at checking local burglary rates, with homeowners in Newcastle (15%) the least concerned:
Top 3
1. London – 34%
2. Manchester – 32%
3. Southampton – 30%
Bottom 3
13. Sheffield – 17%
14. Belfast – 16%
15. Newcastle – 15%
With 74% of homeowners admitting they don't familiarise themselves with burglary rates before moving to a new area, the following list shows the top 10 UK cities according to how safe Brits' perceive them to be in terms of having the lowest burglary rates:
1. Brighton – 22%
2. Edinburgh – 14%
3. London – 8%
4. Bristol – 7%
5. Stoke-on-Trent – 6%
6. Cardiff – 6%
7. Belfast – 5%
8. Coventry – 4%
9. Nottingham – 4%
10. Leicester – 3%
The research reveals homeowners in Leeds and Glasgow are the most likely to have experienced a burglary in the past 5 years (both 32%), closely followed by Edinburgh and Birmingham (both 30%), despite Edinburgh coming in second in the above list.
The study also explores Brits' attitudes towards burglary, revealing that 60% want more police patrolling neighbourhoods to prevent burglaries with a further 64% demanding harsher punishments.
Half of Brits believe blame sits partly with homeowners themselves, admitting we're not-so-savvy when it comes to our home security habits and ought to have more preventative measures installed on our homes.
Of those who have been a victim of the crime, nearly 20% are frustrated they hadn't invested more in home security. 15% ended up moving to a new house after being burgled, with a further 10% planning to move. 41% of homeowners are aggrieved the culprit wasn't ever caught.
Anthony Neary, managing director for safe.co.uk, commented: "It is worrying that nearly three quarters of homeowners don't check burglary rates before moving to a new area. It's also surprising considering a quarter of burglary victims either move house or plan to move afterwards. Burglary rates are relatively easy to research and it could make all the difference when it comes to your own peace of mind.
Installing home security significantly reduces your risk of becoming a victim of crime and as the nights get longer and darker, homeowners need to be prepared."


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cunifer - 94x66x90cm - 1976 (the opening December 8th 2000)
Queen Beatrix curated this exhibition; this Dutch news video tells about it.
"At the opening of Zielespiegel in December 1997, Prince Claus remarked to the director of the Stedelijk, Rudi Fuchs, "This is something my wife might want to do." It was an inspired suggestion, and Fuchs followed up on it. Queen Beatrix is known to be an accomplished sculptor and an experienced collector. Her exhibition is called De voorstelling: Nederlandse kunst in het Stedelijk Paleis (The performance [or The representation]: Dutch art in the Municipal Palace). It is a more impersonal selection than those of the writers, with less binding themes. The division is a somewhat teasing reference to the rooms of a royal palace: reception hall, audience chamber, hall of honor, family gallery, archive, etc. The choice, in which the queen was assisted by museum curators, was based on nothing more, Her Majesty said, than "what we found beautiful, appealing, compelling." The resulting presentation is a bit on the safe side, with few shocking works and a penchant, despite the title of the show, for the cool, geometric work of Ben Akkerman, Peter Struycken, Ad Dekkers, Jan Dibbets, and the above-mentioned Jan Schoonhoven. But it is an honest and well-informed choice that makes for a pleasurable and instructive exhibition."
from Gary Schwartz, Schwartzlist, 328 King Willem's Wall


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We are celebrating this month's Garden Blogger's Bloom Day for many reasons. First and foremost because the weather has brought a bounty of flowers this winter, many of which I've already shared. But, hey, what's a little repeating of stories between friends. The Hellebores have all been given their spring trimming and are showing off their flowers. The Green Corsican above is particularly nice about flashing it's flowers to the sun as opposed to facing downward like many others, e.g., this pretty rose colored hybrid.
The Adonis is showing ever more signs of propagating in place. I now count at least 5 buds on the fukujukai variety.
A particularly nice white crocus is Cream Beauty. It's fully in flower in the lawn while some of the others are still considering the appropriate date for flowering.
And the Winter Aconite are adding new flowers all the time as they demonstrate that although they are not naturalizing as fast as the Glory of the Snow, they are none the less spreading around our gardens.
However today we are also celebrating the visit of the tree trimmers who work for the power company.
I had been ready to pay to have the large Cherry and Ash trees next to the power pole taken out but it turns out no one is permitted to work next to the power pole without the power company go ahead. So when they showed up to take out the trees for free I was overjoyed.
And when they were done, we had only a bunch of fire wood next to the pole.
That Yew bush was a three foot high shrub next to the porch when we moved in and I dragged it down to the edge of the yard next to the street. The tall branch in the picture is part of the Japanese Pear tree that I will have to cut back before the season gets much further along. I never noticed how tall that leader had grown with all the other trees that were previously present.
And the other major reason for celebrating this February 15th is that we completed sealing the deer fence today (well a few small openings left but hopefully the deer won't find them before I get it completely deer tight). What a project this has been!
We now have a whole new mental image for what we call yard and a lot more sun space to garden in…


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"Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. The earth and the heavens fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what they had done. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:11-15
What you believe about eternity will have a profound influence on how you live your life today!
Even if you aren't conscious of it, your view of eternity factors in your value system and behavior.
If you are one who believes life ends at death and there is no afterlife you will be motivated to pack in as many sensual experiences as you can ever day. You will be guided by the "eat, drink and be happy for tomorrow we may die" value system. And if this life is all there is, why not!?
Should you believe in some version of universal salvation that, too, will guide your values and priorities. For instance, if you believe that we are all essentially good people and God is a good and loving God Who would never send anyone to hell that will guide your moral code. Or, you may hold the belief that Jesus died on the cross to provide salvation so we are all saved and Heaven is assured. That will influence how you behave. Maybe you are of the belief that Heaven is gained through a merit system and if your good deeds outweigh your misdeeds you will earn you way to Heaven. If that is your belief then it will frame your moral code accordingly.
But if you are a Bible-believing follower of Christ you will understand you are sinful by nature and morally depraved. Not only are you unable to save yourself but you are uninterested in doing so. Until the Holy Spirit of God moves in your spirit to convict you of your sin and call you to Himself, you will remain spiritually separated from God. Until you confess your sinfulness and repent of your sins you will not know Jesus as your Savior. But from the moment you accept Jesus as Savior and enter into a spiritual relationship with God, your values, desires and priorities immediately undergo a radical change! You know that your name is written in Heaven and you have eternal life. Once you begin following Jesus you start living with eternity in mind. You understand that you are accountable to God and that you will have to be judged on your "permanent record". Because of the blood of Jesus and the grace of God, your "permanent record" will not keep you out of Heaven but it will determine your reward once you get there.
Your earthly actions get eternal traction! What you did yesterday, the decision you are making today and what you eventually do tomorrow will be recorded in Heaven!
Today will you order your life with the end in mind? Will you live with eternity's values in view?


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It's still summer, but it's never too early to start planning for the upcoming winter season. To ensure you get the performance you need once the snow begins to fall, it's important to choose the right snow plow for the job.
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Snow Plows | Tips & Tricks
It may be hard to believe, but the start of the snow plow season will soon be upon us. To help you get your plow ready before the snow flies, make sure you've reviewed everything on the list below.
Ensure the plow headlights are aligned and working properly.
Check couplers, hoses, lift and angle rams for leaks.
Flush the hydraulic system and add new hydraulic fluid.
Test the hydraulics to ensure the plow moves up, down, left & right properly.
Tighten the trip and return springs.
Grease the fittings used on pivot pins and king bolts.
Measure the cutting edge. If the it's less than 4", replace it.
Tighten cutting edge bolts if needed.
Tighten all fasteners in the vehicle mount.
Tighten mounting bolts if needed.
Check all welds on the vehicle mount and moldboard.
Clean and add dielectric grease to all electrical connections.
Adjust the drop speed of the plow to your preference (if applicable).
Check your vehicle's charging system.
Check your vehicle's battery.
Make an emergency parts kit to minimize any downtime and to stay safe. Include extra hoses, fuses, trip and return springs, hydraulic fluid, solenoids, tow straps, flares, and a shovel.
If you follow these tips, you'll be ready to go as soon as that first snowflake falls.
What do you do to get your plow ready for the season? Do you have any tips to share? Leave a comment below!
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Airfield Run – Running with a good green conscience
The nature scouts of the Team Döberitzer Heide want to plant a meadow orchard next to their headquarters in the heathland of Döberitz near Berlin, whereby the orchard shall only contain traditional fruits from the Havelland. The aim is to not only preserve traditional tree species from this region, but to also foster the biodiversity of the Döberitz heathland in general. Birds and bees will evidently profit from a meadow orchard in the heathland. We hope that the hoopoe will benefit from a meadow orchard as well. It has only recently rediscovered our heathland as a suitable habitat, as a result of which the nature scouts have built nesting boxes for the hoopoes already living in the heathland.
To plant and to care for this meadow orchard will be an enduring project which the children and teenagers of the Team Döberitzer Heide will take much pleasure in for a long time


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The U.K. duo Malachai will follow up its 2009 debut CD, Ugly Side Of Love, come February with an album called Return To The Ugly Side. The new effort will again feature the group's unique mix of 1960s pop-psych and hip-hop sounds.
But before that, Malachai has dropped a new MP3 as a teaser for the album. It's a dreamy, mellow track called "Rainbows"and can be heard online at the band's label's website, Domino, USA. The female voice on the cut belongs to Katy Wainwright. The band, by the way, hails from Bristol, and has been influenced by such local acts as Massive Attack and Portishead.


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Football: Ten must see Hanover-Adams games in 2015
We're exactly 10 days from the start of football season in the York-Adams league. We're pretty excited to get started, so we've put together a list of 10 must-see games this season for the Hanover-Adams area teams.
Enjoy reading at the Locker Room Chatter blog.
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The excitement in the racing community for the show Jockeys is building. For years commentators like Jerry Bailey have advocated using the Jockeys as a marketing tool for the sport. Jerry Bailey's point was that the jockeys are the only way for non-gambling or non-horsey people to identify with the game. Jerry Bailey's point will get the test tonight.
From the previews I suspect the production is well done. Some of us that are involved in the game certainly bet on this show. Even a notorious cheapskate like power cap upgraded his Dish Network package just so Animal Planet is part of the menu of channels. After Jockeys is "Untamed and Uncut" which features racetrack programming, so trackfans have two hours of programming to look forward to tonight on Animal Planet.


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It's the middle of summer—and you might be tempted to spend every day relaxing at the beach. But, senior year is right around the corner, and you're about to be thrown into the whirlwind of college application season. By preparing now, you'll be relieving yourself of a lot of unnecessary stress. Here are some things you can do to help make the college process go more smoothly in the fall.
Campus Tours
While you don't need to visit every school you're interested in, it's a good idea to go on a few campus tours before senior year starts. Not only will it help you build your college list—it will also help you determine the qualities of a college that are most important to you. However, college visits should not take up your whole summer. Here is some advice on how to make the most of campus tours.
SAT/ACT Prep
If you're taking the SAT or ACT exams in the fall, you'll need to prepare—and that can be hard to do once your regular classes begin. First, decide which test is right for you, and then start studying. Whether it's memorizing a few popular SAT vocabulary words every day, or taking online practice tests, there are many ways you can prepare yourself during your free time. Here are some tips from TestRocker for ways to score highly on both exams.
List of Wants vs. Needs
Before you even start building your college list, you need to determine what you need and what you want from a college. Once you figure out things you absolutely cannot live without (like specific sports or academic programs), you'll be able to narrow down your search and come up with a list of schools. Then, you can start comparing schools to see which ones satisfy the most of your "wants".
College Essay
Your college essay will probably be one of the hardest things you'll ever have to write. Just coming up with a topic can be daunting, but College Essay Guy Ethan Sawyer can help you find one in less than 20 minutes. Then you'll have to evaluate yourself and determine what about you admissions officers would be most blown away by. Check out College Essay Specialist Sarah Gloo's webcast with tips and tricks for writing an eye-catching admissions essay.
Volunteer Hours
Getting some volunteer hours in is the perfect way to boost your resume and college application before the school year starts. Admissions representatives are constantly looking for students that are active not only in their school, but in their communities as well. The more volunteer hours you have by the time you submit your application, the stronger it will be. Some options include being a camp counselor or a tutor, or volunteering in a hospital.
Apply for Scholarships
It's never too early to start applying for scholarships, and the more scholarships you apply to, the better your chances are of winning. Look for scholarships that are targeted toward incoming high school seniors, and apply to as many as possible (as long as you fit the eligibility requirements). It's a good idea to make a calendar or spreadsheet that lists all of the scholarships you are planning on applying to, since they all have different due dates and require different amounts of preparation. To start, check out our Summer Scavenger Hunt Scholarship!
Research the College Process
If you have questions about any aspect of the college process, now is the time to get answers! Make sure you look into the different deadlines and requirements that are coming up in the fall, and start poking around the Common App after August 1st! If you still have questions after researching the college process, jot them down so you can ask your guidance counselor when school starts back up.
Talk to Admissions Reps
You might have a few schools already in mind, or even a top choice. In that case, start talking to admissions officers! Whether it's in person or via online chat, don't be scared to ask them any questions you have about the college or university you're interested in. Many of them will give you their contact info so you can reach out to them personally with questions. And by communicating directly with admissions representatives, you're making yourself more memorable as an applicant.
Summer Reading
Reading is a great way to keep your brain active over the summer, and it's something you can do while you're on vacation! Many schools assign summer reading, so kick back and relax with a few of the books that were assigned to you this year. Not only will it help you improve your writing skills, but it will also help prepare you for your classes this fall.
Think About Teacher Recommendations
If you haven't secured your teacher recommendations already, you'll need to do that soon after the school year begins. Think about teachers that you've had in the past few years who have seen you grow and improve. If you're going to have a teacher in the fall that you've had already, they could be a great option—because they'll be able to speak to admissions departments about how you have changed over several years. If you're not sure who to ask, check in with your guidance counselor. Depending on the college, you might be able to use them, or another role model such as a coach.
While you don't need to tackle every single one of these steps this summer, picking a few will definitely make life easier for you in the fall. But remember, summer is also the time to relax and regroup before the biggest year of your high school career. So be sure to manage your time smartly, and have fun!


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