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BMW 3 Series Saloon | 320i M Sport Plus Edition 4dr Step Auto
BMW 3 Series Saloon Overview
I would like all maintenance and service costs included
Initial Rental (Personal)
£3,946.10 inc VAT
Initial Rental (Business)
£3,288.42 ex VAT
Contract Length
48 Months
Processing fee
£199.99 ex VAT
Standard Options
- Acoustic glazing
- Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing
- Green tinted heat protection glazing
- Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation
- Rear wiper
- Sun protection glass
- Windscreen wipers with integrated washing jets
- Brake energy regeneration
- Braking pre-tensioning
- Coasting in idle in ECO PRO mode
- Dry braking
- Dynamic brake control
- Dynamic stability control (DSC ) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
- Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
- Electromechanical parking brake including automatic hold function and automatic release of the parking brake when pulling away
- Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)
- Hill start assist
- M Sport braking system
- Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
- Front and rear velour floor mats
- Adaptive M suspension
- Drive performance control - ECO PRO, comfort and sport modes
- Stroke dependent dampers
- Bluetooth telephone preparation with USB audio interface with audio streaming
- Active guard plus
- Attentiveness assist
- Cruise control with brake function speed limiter
- Servotronic steering optimised at all speed ranges
- Variable sport steering
- Auto start-stop
- BMW ConnectedDrive online services
- BMW emergency call
- BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system including 10.25" high resolution display and Intelligent Voice Assistant
- BMW service history
- BMW Teleservices
- Brake pad wear indicator in front and rear
- Check Control warning system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
- Condition based service
- iDrive controller on centre console
- Instrument cluster with speedometer with mph readout, tachometer, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge
- Integrated owners handbook
- Oil sensor for level and grade, warning by check control system
- On board computer - average speed fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
- Optimum shift indicator
- Personal Profile - automatic lock when driving away selectable
- Black mirror caps
- Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
- Interior rear view mirror with automatic anti dazzle function
- BMW Individual high gloss aluminium fabric interior trim
- Balanced 50/50 weight distribution
- Battery cut-out switch
- Larger capacity fuel tank
- Lightweight engineering
- Petrol Particulate Filter
- DAB tuner
- Electronic service booklet
- Stereo speaker system with 2 mid range speakers in the front door trims and rear parcel shelf 2 central bass speakers underneath the front seats
- Active airstream chrome frame kidney grille with 8 high gloss black vertical slats
- Black roof mouldings
- BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents
- BMW Unique paint
- Body colour - fuel filler flap, front and rear bumpers, door handles and mirror caps with integrated turn indicator bottom segment in matt black
- Exhaust tailpipe - split left and right
- Fading support
- Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
- Front black door sill finishers with BMW designation
- M designation on front side panels, left and right
- M rear spoiler
- Matt black exterior B pillar
- Model designation on right side of tailgate
- Shark fin antenna
- Visible VIN plate
- Adaptive LED Headlights
- Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat
- Dynamic brake lights
- Extended LED headlights
- LED front fog lights
- Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light
- Welcome lights in interior and door handle area
- 3 zone automatic air conditioning
- 12V power socket in front storage compartment
- 2 front cupholder in centre console with clamping elements and matt black inlay
- 4 pieces lashing eyelets in luggage compartment
- Anthracite headlining
- Armrest integrated in front and rear door trim front centre console armrest
- Four grab handles integrated in roof lining
- Front and rear door pockets
- Height adjustable mechanically and infinitely variable steering column
- Illuminated glove compartment with separate small compartment
- M Sport multifunction leather steering wheel
- Rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders
- Rear centre console with storage compartment and ventilation grille
- Toolkit located in luggage compartment
- Vernasca leather upholstery with contrast stitching
- Ambient lighting with welcome light carpet
- Centred top Luggage compartment lights
- Front and rear door exit lighting (left / right)
- Front and rear reading lights
- Illuminated armrest storage compartment
- Interior lighting - front centre over interior mirror with soft light, rear centre and front and rear footwell lighting
- Make-up mirror lights
- Connected pack professional - 3 Series Saloon/Touring
- M Aerodynamics pack - 3 Series Saloon/Touring
- Parking assistant pack - 3 Series
- 2 tone horn
- Child proof locking system in rear door
- Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats
- Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting activation of safety battery terminal clamp
- Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants
- Driver/Front Passenger airbags
- Front passenger manual airbag deactivation
- Head airbags for all 4 outer seats
- M Seatbelts
- Seat belt security check for driver and front passenger
- Side impact protection
- Three 3 point seat belts on all seats including front belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters
- Tyre pressure monitoring with three level warning strategy
- Warning triangle and first aid kit
- 3 rear seats with non folding headrests with 3 point seat belts
- 40:20:40 split folding rear seat with load through system
- Front head restraints
- Front sport seats
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Standard seat for driver and passenger with manual adjustment
- Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
- Central locking switch for all doors, fuel filler cap and luggage compartment
- Remote control with integrated key one button open/close vehicle and windows, sole opening of the luggage compartment lid, panic mode and glass roof
- Start/stop button with Comfort Go keyless engine start and auto Start/stop deactivation button
- Vehicle key with M specific designation
- Sport automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted gearshift paddles and launch control
- Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
- Reduced rolling resistance tyres
- 19" M double spoke jet black light alloy wheels - Style 791M with mixed tyres and run flat tyres
Technical Options
- HC+NOx: N
- Particles: N
- Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
- Bore: 82
- Catalytic Convertor: True
- Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
- Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
- Cylinders: 4
- Engine Codes: B48B20M1
- Engine Layout: NORTH SOUTH
- Fuel Type: TURBO INJECTION
- Gears: 8 SPEED
- Number of Valves: 16
- Stroke: 94.6
- Valve gear: DOHC
- EC: True
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Max: 8.8
- WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - Min: 6.6
- WLTP - MPG - Comb: 5.8
- WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max: 6.8
- WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min: 6.7
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High: 8.8
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Max: 9
- WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Min: 6.5
- WLTP - MPG - High: 6.7
- WLTP - MPG - High - Max: 5.8
- WLTP - MPG - High - Min: 5.9
- WLTP - MPG - Low: 6.8
- WLTP - MPG - Low - Max: 6.9
- WLTP - MPG - Low - Min: 6.7
- WLTP - MPG - Medium: 6.9
- Any aspect of the vehicles safety cause concern?: Data Not Available
- Based On ID: N
- Coin Description: i
- Coin Series: M Sport Plus Edition
- Ghost model for valuation purposes: N
- Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 6
- Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
- NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: N
- NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: N
- NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 184
- NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 2.0
- NCAP Safety Assist %: M1
- Service Interval Frequency - Months: N
- Service Interval Mileage: N
- Special Edition: True
- Special Order: Data Not Available
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999999
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
- This vehicle is classed as a car for VED purposes: 24
- Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: N
- Timing Belt Interval Mileage: N
- 0 to 60: Data Not Available
- 0 to 62: 7.1
- Engine Power KW: 135
- Engine Power RPM: 5000
- Engine Torque LBS.FT: 221
- Engine Torque MKG: 30.6
- Engine Torque NM: 300
- Engine Torque RPM: 1350
- PS: True
- Top Speed: 146
- Alloys?: True
- Space Saver?: Data Not Available
- Tyre Size Front: 225/40 R19
- Tyre Size Rear: 255/35 R19
- Tyre Size Spare: RUN FLAT TYRES
- Wheel Style: DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 791M
- Wheel Type: 19" ALLOY
- Height: 1435
- Height (including roof rails): N
- Length: 4709
- Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.4
- Wheelbase: 2851
- Width (excluding mirrors): 1827
- Width (including mirrors): 2068
- Boot Capacity Saloons: 480
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 59
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 2050
- Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): N
- Max. Roof Load: 75
- Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1600
- Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
- Minimum Kerbweight: 1460
- No. of Seats: 5
- Payload: 590
BMW 3 Series Saloon 3 STYLING (75/100)
By Jonathan Crouch
The 3 Series has always been the heart of the BMW brand, traditionally responsible for a quarter of the company's global sales and the benchmark against which every mid-sized premium executive car measures itself. At its original launch in 2012, the sixth generation version set the bar higher still, but key competitors responded in kind, necessitating the arrival of this cleverer, more efficient facelifted version in 2015, complete with a rejuvenated range of engines, cutting-edge technology and the option of all-wheel drive. It's a strong proposition for the used market buyer.
4dr Saloon / 5dr Touring Estate (318i, 320i, 330i, M3, M3 CS / 318d, 320d, 330d, 335d)
For over four decades, one car has dominated the segment it first invented. BMW's 3 Series established the market for sporting premium mid-sized executive cars way back in 1975 and it's been a benchmark in this sector ever since. Never though, has the competition been stronger, opposition that back in 2015, this much improved sixth generation version had to be good enough to face down. What was needed at this time was more than just a wash 'n brush-up - and we duly got just that. For a start, nearly all the powerplants on offer in this revised model were completely new, some of them real headline-makers. Like the three cylinder MINI-derived engine. The Plug-in Hybrid variant capable of nearly 135mpg. And a diesel engine able to return nearly 75mpg and sub-100g/km CO2 emissions. There was stunning performance on offer too: a six cylinder 335d diesel with almost as much torque as a Lamborghini V12. And a petrol 340i variant boasting the kind of power previously limited to BMW's M3 street-racer. The changes to this updated MK6 model weren't only about performance and efficiency though. There were sharper looks and clever LED headlights, plus this car was the first in its segment to support the much faster data transmission speeds of 4G LTE as part of the class-leading smartphone connectivity that BMW knew its business buyers would want. On top of that, almost countless little tweaks were made in polishing the class-leading handling dynamics, with the classic rear wheel drive configuration joined on selected models by an xDrive 4WD option for those wanting it. On paper then, what was offered here seemed to be a very complete package - and sure enough, it sold well until the car was finally replaced in early 2019.
What You Get
The style and aesthetic proportions of a BMW 3 Series are now familiar to almost every business buyer, with classic cues like the kidney grille at the front, the sharp lines of the flanks and the powerful rear end all present and correct. So too the distinctively sculpted long bonnet and set-back passenger compartment, which combine with short front and rear overhangs and a long wheelbase to create the kind of dynamic proportions you'd expect from a BMW. In their own way, all these things are as much a hallmark of this Munich model as its famed perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Aesthetic changes were made to this improved sixth generation model though. Mind you, some of the detail tweaks - the broader side air intakes that smarten this more sculptural front bumper for example - will be difficult to spot unless you happened to own the original version of this car. Perhaps more noticeable are the LED 'eyebrows' that sit above headlights now positioned a little further apart. Take a seat up-front and if you happen to be familiar with the original version of this sixth generation 3 Series model, you might think that relatively little has changed with this post-2015-era revised version. Look at little closer though and it's clear that BMW has poured over the details here, the result being a significant lift in perceived quality - and a classier feel. The dashboard looks smarter and less plasticky and it's harder to find the kind of low-rent, shiny plastics that should have no place on a car of this price. Key areas like the control panel in the centre console are finished in high-gloss black, while chrome accents feature around the air vents, as well as on the re-designed switches provided for window and seat adjustment. You still get a proper old-school handbrake and, as usual, the low-slung driving position perfectly places you in front of a grippy three-spoke leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel. Through it can be viewed a familiar set of clear analogue dials. Everything else you might need to know has been packed into the many and varied menus of the iDrive infotainment system you view via a 6.5-inch freestanding control screen that sits on top of the dash and is operable via a circular rotary controller below the gearstick. As with direct rivals like Audi's A4 and the Mercedes C-Class, the rear of the cabin will feel rather squashed if it's asked to take three passengers, partly because the rear wheel drive layout means you have to have a hefty central transmission tunnel. As for the boot, well it's 480-litres in size - the same as you'd get in a Mercedes C-Class or an Audi A4 but around 25-litres more than is offered by a rival Jaguar XE. A folding rear backrest was optional for original buyers. Of course, if you're regularly going to be carrying bulkier cargo, you'll be wanting to find an example of the Touring estate model, which offers 495-litres with all the seats in place and 1,500-litres with the rear bench folded.
What You Pay
We'll base the values below around the saloon body style: allow £1,800 more for the Touring estate body style. Most 3 Series buyers want the 2.0-litre diesel engine. Prices for this facelifted post-2015-era MK6 model start at around £12,500 for a '15-era 318d featuring base 'SE' trim, with values rising to around £19,200 for a later '18-era car. For a 320d, prices start at around £14,800 for a '15-era car with vase 'SE' trim, with values rising to around £19,200 for a later '18-era car. If you'd prefer to look at petrol power, prices start at around £12,800 for a '15-era base 'SE'-spec model, with values rising to around £16,000 for a later '17-era car. Upgrade to a 320i and for a '15-era 'Sport' model, you're looking at around £15,000, with values rising to around £18,600 for a later '18-era car. Not much more gets you xDrive 4WD too. Whatever your choice of mainstream 3 Series engine, you might want a plusher trim level. If you want to progress from base 'SE' trim to mid-level 'Sport', think in terms of around £1,000 more. From that point, where offered, you've the choice of finding around £1,200 more for plush 'Luxury' spec or around £2,200 more for dynamic 'M Sport'-spec. There are other options if you've more to spend. What about the 330e iPerformance petrol/electric hybrid? One of those costs from around £18,300 on a '15-plate, with values rising to around £25,200 for a later '18-era car. If you're after a really powerful petrol model, the rare 340i version is priced from around £28,700 on a '17-plate, with values rising to around £31,700 for one of the last of the '18-era models. Finally, the top street-racing M3 is priced from around £32,200 on a '15-era plate, with values rising to around £48,000 for a late '18-era car.
What to Look For
Our owner survey did reveal many satisfied users of this car but inevitably, there were a few issues reported. Obviously, a fully-stamped service history is vital. This car uses complex engines and only regular and appropriate maintenance will see them go the distance. The biggest potential for financial grief down the track is the variable valve-timing mechanism (VANOS, in BMW-speak) which is vital to the engine's efficiency and performance but can suffer if that maintenance has not been observed. The tiny oilways that help make up the VANOS system can become clogged with dirty oil and this won't be cheap to put right. In fact, early-build 3-Series with the six-cylinder engine were actually recalled over VANOS issues. It seems the oil-feed line to the VANOS unit on these engines could become loose, leading to a loss of oil pressure and sending the car into 'limp-home' mode. And you won't see a tell-tale oil leak from the loose fitting, because it was an internal leak that caused the dramas. According to BMW, a lack of lubrication in the booster's vacuum pump could lead to a loss of braking assistance. The brakes would still work, but would require a much bigger push on behalf of the driver. Otherwise, it's just the usual things. Insist on a fully stamped-up service record and check the alloys for scratches and scuffs.
Replacement Parts
[based on a 2015 model 320d diesel auto] Parts prices for a 3 Series from this period can be reasonable if you shop around. We trawled around the internet and found these: An air filter costs around £11-£27. An oil filter is in the £16-£33 bracket. A fuel filter is in the £16-£35 bracket. Front brake discs cost in the £70-£103 bracket, though pricier brands can cost in the £125-£135 bracket. Rear brake discs cost in the £65-£70 bracket, though pricier brands can cost in the £100 bracket. Front brake pads sit in the £36-£60, though pricier brands can cost in the £90-£120 bracket for a set. A set of rear pads is around £31-£80. A headlamp is about £265. A tail lamp is about £88. A front fog lamp is about £88. A radiator can be had for around £200-£227.
On the Road
The basic formula here hasn't changed much. Front engine, rear wheel drive, and near perfect 50:50 weight distribution have defined the 3 Series to date and this one doesn't deviate too far from that script, although BMW has of late been doing rather well in this country with its growing line-up of xDrive all-wheel drive versions. But it's in standard rear- driven guise that this car really seems to shine in comparison to its mid-sized executive segment rivals. Tweaks made to the suspension and steering for the 2015 MK6 model facelift made this car even more rewarding to drive and the manual and automatic gearboxes (also revised at this time) improve your feeling of connectedness still further. As usual in models from this era, BMW included a 'Drive Performance Control' system across the range allowing you to change steering and throttle settings (plus on automatic models gearshift timings), to suit the way you want to drive. Get a car whose original owner specified the 'Adaptive M Sport suspension' and the DPC set-up will alter the damping too. Under the bonnet, much changed as part of this MK6 model's 2015-era facelift, especially in the petrol line-up that for this improved design starts with a 136bhp three cylinder 1.5-litre MINI-derived engine in the base 318i variant. Next up is an in-line four cylinder 2.0-litre powerplant, developing 184bhp in the 320i and 252bhp in the 330i. Also improved as part of this facelift package was the six cylinder 3.0-litre unit in the potent 340i, which offers 326bhp. Most original buyers though, focused on the 2.0-litre four cylinder diesel models. Their TwinPower Turbo unit comes in 116, 150, 163 or 190bhp states of tune; the 163bhp 320d ED Plus model we'd recommend is capable of up to 74.3mpg on the combined cycle and as little as 99g/km of CO2. This variant sits below a 3.0-ltre six cylinder powerplant offering either 258bhp or 313bhp in the top 330d or 335d variants.
BMW has rarely had to work as hard on a mid-term facelift as was the case with this post-2015-era 3 Series model. The exterior tweaks might be subtle, but they hide the significant engineering changes that were necessary to allow this car to keep pace with rejuvenated premium rivals that by 2015 it was having to compete against. So this revised model delivered more where more was needed - in areas like power, equipment and technology. And less where less was required - in terms of fuel consumption and emissions. Beyond that, wisely, the winning formula was left largely as it was - which means that if you didn't previously fancy a 3 Series, you still might not be converted by this one. If, on the other hand, you already had it high on your shopping list and come in search of a used mid-sized premium saloon or estate from the 2015-2018 period, its much improved product and efficiency proposition will be more appealing to you than ever. If that's the case, then the class-leading rear-wheel drive handling dynamics will be merely the icing on the cake. Are there still faults here? You'd have to say that there aren't too many, provided you can afford the premium pricing and you're not looking for copious levels of boot space or rear seat accommodation: both, to be fair, are par for the course in this segment. Beyond that, the only real issues here lie in whether the original owner managed to get the spec of his or her car right. If you find a 3 Series on which too many boxes were ticked, it might be a touch pricey. If on the other hand, you find a more reasonably priced one on which the wrong ones were ticked - for things like the vague 'Variable Sport' steering or the super-stiff non-Adaptive M Sport suspension - then to some extent, those all-important driving dynamics will have been damaged. The latter issue is one you really want to avoid, given that exemplary handling is still the most compelling argument for this car. In a world where driving can so often be such a mechanical, joyless activity, this BMW remains involving in a way its competitors are struggling to match. In that respect at least, this version remains a benchmark for its period.
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The government department I'm currently working for recently embarked on buying a new HP Blade environment to upgrade their VMware cluster, something which I had a big hand in getting done. It was great to see after 5 months of planning, talking and schmoozing management that the hardware had arrived and was ready to be installed. My boss insisted that we buy services from HP to get it set up and installed, something which I felt went against my skills as an IT professional. I mean, it's just a big server, how hard could it be to set up?
The whole kit arrived in around 27 boxes, 2 of them requiring a pallet jack to get them up to our build area. This was clearly our fault for not ordering them pre-assembled and was an extraordinary tease for an engineer like myself. I begrudgingly called up HP to arrange for the technician to come out and get the whole set up and installed. This is where the fun began.
After chasing our reseller and our account executive I finally got put onto the technician who would be coming out. At first I thought I was just going to get someone who knew how to build and install these things in a rack, something I was a bit miffed about spending $14,000 on. Upon his arrival I discovered he was not only a blade technician but one of the lead solution architects for HP in Canberra, and had extensive experience in core switches (the stuff that forms the backbone of the Internet). Needless to say this guy was not your run of the mill technician, something I'd discover more of over the coming days.
The next week was spent elbow deep in building, installing and configuring the blade system. Whilst this was a mentally exhausting time for myself I'm glad he was there. When we were configuring any part of the system he'd take us a step back to consider the strategic implications of the technology we were installing. I made no secret that I barely knew anything about networks apart from the rudimentary stuff and he did his best to educate me whilst he was here. After spending a week talking about VLANs, trunks and LACP I firmly understood where this technology was taking us, and how we could leverage it to our advantage.
Initially I felt very uncomfortable having someone constantly question and probe me about all the principles and practicies of our network. I'm not one to like being out of control, and having someone who is leaps and bounds smarter then you doing your work makes you seem redundant. However this all changed after I got up to speed and starting asking the right questions. It began to feel less like I was being lectured and more I was being led down the right path. Overall I'm extremely happy with my boss' decision to bring this guy in, as the setup I would have done without his help would have been no where near the level that it is today.
In any workplace it's always hard to work with someone who's a lot smarter then you, especially if they're your subordinate. Whilst I can't find the original source for this quote (paraphrased) I'll attribute it to my good friend, Nick:
A bad manager will surround themselves with people who either agree with everything they say or aren't as smart as them. A good manager will have a team of people who are much smarter in their respective fields then them and use their advice to influence their business decisions.
So whilst I felt inferior because my boss didn't believe I was capable and the architect was leaps and bounds above my skill level in the end it turned out to be a great benefit to everyone involved. From now on I'll be looking at decisions like this in a new light, and hope this is a lesson that all the managers out there can take to heart.

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Editor's Pick at the 62nd Annual Meguiar's Autorama
Autorama Extreme once again is the hit of the 62nd Meguiar's Autorama.
In the past we would say that the Extreme hot rods you could find "hiding" in the basement—no more. The Autorama Extreme at this year's 62nd Meguiar's Autorama is as popular as ever—possibly more so—and one of the main draws to the show.
As is the case every year I have the good fortune to handout my Editor's Choice award to my favorite pick. Now, while I'm open to any type and style of hot rod the fact is I've selected a number of Model A hot rods over the years. Turns out this year will be no different as Dave DeBarr of Bryon Center, Michigan took home honors for his 1930 Ford coupe.
The builders of the trophy, and many of the others handed out, come from Tim King, finder of parts and with the Poor Boys Carclub, Detroit; Roger Atwood handles the fabrication also of Poor Boys; and, Marc Nischan buts on the finishing touches such as the custom striping and lettering, he too is a member of Poor Boys.
This year's recipient of the Editor's Choice award from Street Rodder magazine is Dave with his 1930 Ford coupe powered by a 289 V-8 hooked up to a C4 Ford trans. The genie body sits on a set of JW 'rails while the wheels are Ford steelies with '46 caps and Coker bias rubber wrapping around. While the car has a great deal of interest it is his treatment of the intake that we find amazing. He took an Offy dual quad intake and to it made his own adapters that hold four Ford 94 carbs with Vintage Speed air cleaners. The headers are some additional handiwork from Dave. Looks the part of a nostalgia hot rod engine.
The all-steel Ford Model A is painted in a '69 Mercedes blue with stock headlights and '50 Pontiac taillights. The interior sports a '35 Ford dash fitted with '50 Hudson gauges and a '55 Ford steering column with the automatic column shift that handles the shifting chores and a re-pop '40 Ford wheel sits on top. The bench seat is upholstered in black and brown leather with 2-inch pleats by Joe Vieau.
The suspension is based on a Super Bell 4-inch dropped I-beam with split wishbones while in back a Ford 9-inch is used along with Shadow Rods control arms and a '39 Ford transverse leaf spring.
Congrats to Dave for building an outstanding Model A highboy coupe and for showing off some "outside the box" thinking with the carb adapters on the Offy intake.


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Red Sox - 000 000 200 - 2 6 0 Marlins - 000 000 100 - 1 8 2Kelly Shoppach's two-out double brought in the first run of the game and Mike Aviles, given new life when Marlins catcher John Buck dropped his foul pop-up near the first base dugout, followed with an RBI single as Buchholz (7-5-1-2-9, 103) outdueled Buehrle (7-5-2-1-4, 96). Boston snapped a four-game losing streak.
Vicente Padilla allowed two singles with two outs in the eighth, but got Giancarlo Stanton looking at strike three. In the ninth, Alfredo Aceves gave up a leadoff single to Logan Morrison, but retired the next three batters, stranding a pinch-runner at first.
Miami's Jose Reyes began the first inning (as he did last night) with a triple. This time, however, the Marlins did not score, as Buchholz struck out the next three batters.
The Marlins had runners at first and second with two outs in the third when Hanley Ramirez beat out an infield hit to shortstop. For some reason, Reyes rounded third and tried to score, and was thrown out easily.
In the seventh, Will Middlebrooks singled with one out. After Adrian Gonzalez flew out to center, Shoppach cracked his second double of the night. WMB scored easily to give Boston a 1-0 lead. Aviles then singled in Shoppach.
Morrison got one run back with a solo home run to start the Miami seventh.
Darnell McDonald had two singles, and was on base three times. ... The top five hitters in Boston's lineup went 1-for-18.
Podsednik, CFBuchholz, who pitched a complete game shutout against the Orioles last Thursday, has a 3.10 ERA over his last six starts. His 125 pitches against Baltimore was the second-highest total of his career (127, May 18, 2011).
Pedroia, 2B
Youkilis, 1B
Middlebrooks, 3B
Gonzalez, RF
Shoppach, C
Aviles, SS
McDonald, LF
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Those of you keeping track at home will remember that the third Halloween film, Season of the Witch, had absolutely nothing to do with Michael Myers chasing Jamie Lee Curtis.
No, it was about an evil Halloween mask manufacturer who sold masks imbued with microchips that contained fragments of Stonehenge. On Halloween night, the masks would activate and disintegrate unlucky children's heads until snakes and spiders oozed out. Also, there was an army of evil androids. I'm not making this up.
Anyway, back in 1983, this ad — which ran in Fangoria — shilled facsimiles of the masks that turned children's heads into herpetological piñatas...which is equal parts screwed up and genius marketing. Anybody want to reboot Halloween 3? I'd pay big money to see that train wreck.
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Apple has reportedly given some developers early access to the forthcoming software development kit (SDK), reports this morning suggest.
Last month, Steve Jobs announced that Apple would open up the Apple iPhone and Apple iPod touch to third-party developers in February 2008.
But according to 'reliable sources', Apple has already allowed certain companies access to an early version of the Apple iPhone SDK, Electronista reports.
The early SDK enables developers to create real software for use on the Apple iPhone and Apple iPod touch but there are still limitations as to what kind of programs can be developed at this stage.
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Germany occupied Denmark in April 1940. The Danish government remained in existence and was able to protect Jews in Denmark from anti-Jewish measures. In late August 1943, however, the Danish government resigned after refusing to accede to new German demands. In early October 1943, German police began arresting Jews. Tove and her family decided to flee. They made their way to the fishing village of Snekkersten, from where they were able to sail to safety in Sweden. Tove returned to Denmark in May 1945.
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Move over, Wesley Snipes.
Pamela Anderson is the latest celebrity to find herself in trouble with the IRS. Two tax liens were recently filed against the Baywatch star for unpaid state and federal taxes in 2011totaling more than $370,000, TMZ reports.
Photos: Everybody's posing nude! Check out Rihanna and other stars who've bared all
Anderson, who was recently eliminated from Dancing with the Stars, is no stranger to tax trouble. In 2009, a lien was filed against her for $1.7 million owed in back taxes.


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The Helsinki Chamber Choir's CD Reports: Choral music by Perttu Haapanen has been nominated for an EMMA award in the Classical Music category.
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The Helsinki Chamber Choir's immaculate ensemble, well-enunciated diction and rhythmic acuity, under the inspirational direction of Nils Schweckendiek all add up to a winning combination. The Uusinta Ensemble's alert playing and profound musicianship are convincing and compelling. Schweckendiek's booklet contribution is informative and successfully fills in the background. [...] Well-recorded, these adventurous scores are showcased at their very best.
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Facebook launched a new feature called "Find Friends Nearby" that lets users find their social network pals when they are physically around.
While an obvious foray into mobile, the service also comes a couple months after grabbing Glancee, a mobile app that helps users find others near them with similar interests, according to TechCrunch. "Find Friends Nearby" is also apparently called "Friendshake," but since it hasn't been officially unveiled by Facebook, the name could likely change.
This app seems similar to the creepy app, Girls Around Me, except you are supposed to at least know them slightly on Facebook. Perhaps that should be a lesson to us about friending people we barely know on Facebook -- now you will be able to be found on the street by any Facebook "friend." Frightening? Then you need to start whittling down your Facebook friends to who you want stopping you on the street.
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We think that this will eventually be paired with Facebook's facial recognition software and then it might get a little crazy. Masks, anyone?


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Tomorrow my broadcast "W cztery punka strony" (Čtyři punková strana) is about history of punk rock in Czech Republic (1978-84).
I know in those years was country called Czechosloviaka, but about history of punk in Slovakia is another stuff to broadcast. Besides of old czech punk I will play reggae, new wave, ska, oi! Broadcast in Polish. We starts every Tuesday on 18-20 o'clock. Listen on internet Radio Underground: http://www.radiounderground.web44.net.
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Did you know the old Canton Elementary on Academy Street and the Jones' Textile Offices in downtown Canton, Georgia are on the National Register of Historic Places as being in the historic section of Canton? And did you know Dr. Frank Petruzielo, of superintendent fame, plans to demolish the school building and or the Jones Canton Textile building? He does. And very soon.
Because he needs a new office, you know. And a better place to park his car.
Canton and Cherokee County, do we have to allow another piece of our history to fall victim to the wrecking ball? I really don't believe we do…or should. But….if some backbones, some green paper and a few history lovers don't come together, within the next few months, we're going to lose another piece of our history. Or as Ms. Joplin sang, we'll lose Another Piece of My (our) Heart(s).
If we don't act, Dr. Frank P will have his way with a building we love. He'll replace it with another modern eyesore. Canton has too many of those already.
I've been told Dr. P has withdrawn all but bare-bones maintenance of the school building…allowing decline. To anyone watching from afar, it would appear his plan is for Canton Elementary to fall into such a state of disrepair, it will be non-salvageable. I'm sure by now the building is in terrible shape, it's over 100 years old, after all. And when the county "remodeled" it in the mid 1970s, they didn't bother with sustaining the integrity of the building or the original interior character. They replaced the windows, installed a drop ceiling, covered the hardwoods with cheap carpet and called it remodeled. What an insult to that beautiful, genteel Southern Lady.
I no longer live in Canton, but it will always be my hometown. My parents are still there, my cousins and their children and a spattering of aunts and uncles are still around town. They'll be there until their last breath. Your family is probably very similar. Dr. P, most likely, will not. He'll rip down a 100-year-old building, and for a couple of years, he'll settle himself into a big comfy chair within that building…and then he'll move on. Canton will be a faded memory to Dr. P. But we'll remember him. Every time we drive downtown and see what is no longer there, we'll remember. And we'll say to our grandchildren what we've had to say to our children about other significant buildings around town: "There used to be the best old school building standing right over there. You should have seen the architecture, Neoclassical Style. Nothing else like it around here…."
We have given up so much of this cotton mill town. We gave things up without a fight. We let the hotel go, the magnificent Sequoyah Library where my love of reading began as a five-year old, the train depot (what other town destroys its depot?), the elegant homes on Marietta Street (replaced by a couple of architecturally unattractive brick boxes). We've lost enough.
The Historical Society doesn't want to lose these buildings either. Below is a link to an article on their page. Surely we can come together and help them save a bit of history for the future citizens of Cherokee County.
Thank you,
Danita Clark Able
If you want to be a part of preserving the character of Downtown Canton. Please sign this petition created by the Cherokee County Historical Society. https://www.change.org/p/cherokee-county-board-of-education-integrate-downtown-historic-building-into-new-design


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In June of 2008, the Pew Research Center boldly stated that baby boomers were "the gloomiest generation." While many may argue that point, there's no denying that concepts like 'mid-life crisis' have become hallmarks of adult life, perhaps rightfully so. No matter your age, who hasn't found themselves examining their fears, their choices, their emotional scars and wondering if life hasn't passed them by?
In his new novel, Nowhere Yet, Edward Cozza explores how one weekend can lead to a lifetime of change between old friends and lost loves. Beginning with an unexpected phone call, emotional hermit Grant is coaxed away to a weekend in Palm Springs with his best friend Rex. Little does he know that awaiting him is the woman he thought he'd marry, a sage friend, and an intuitive new love. Warm and funny, Nowhere Yet is the beginning of a journey to mend old fences and spark new adventures.
"There seems to be an age when it occurs to you that you might not be doing what you are supposed to be doing," says Cozza, "and you seem to worry the best part of your life has passed you by. The best part has not passed you by. You need to be mindful of what is happening as it happens. Do not assume that a particular good thing will come around again and that the good things are not all gone."
Nowhere Yet is the first in a planned trilogy and early online reviews have been glowing. Cozza delivers a tale that is about real life and the happiness that can be achieved if you let it in.
Edward Cozza is a Colorado native currently living in Southern California. While traveling to Russia, South America, Europe and South Africa for work, Cozza began writing as a way to pass the hours in restaurants and airports. He cites Ernest Hemingway, Carl Hiaasen, and Garrison Keillor as some of his many writing influences. The author of several short stories and essays, Cozza is currently at work writing the sequel to Nowhere Yet.
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A few weeks ago, the crew of an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea thought they had the biggest catch of their lives.
DWARKA, India A few weeks ago, the crew of an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea thought they had the biggest catch of their lives.
A 40-foot-long unsuspecting whale shark had entered their nets on a still night.
But instead of killing the creature, known as the gentle ocean giant, the captain called the boat owner who promptly told him to let it go.
"I may have lost a lot of money. But I'm happy that I could play a role in saving the protected fish," Kamlesh Chamadia, the boat owner said.
Two years ago, Chamadia, like hundreds of other fishermen along the Saurashtra coast of India's western Gujarat state, would have had little hesitation in killing whale sharks.
But a lively campaign by a wildlife group and a popular religious leader has helped reduce the killing of the world's largest fish (Rhincodon typus) which migrate to the Indian coast to breed from faraway Africa.
Despite a government ban in 2001, Indian fishermen slaughter at least 1,000 whale sharks every year and make a fortune by exporting the fins, meat and oil to Southeast Asia, wildlife activists say.
"We have been relentlessly campaigning in the Saurashtra coast to protect the whale sharks. Fishermen would have certainly continued to kill them had we not launched the campaign," said Dhiresh Joshi, Wildlife Trust of India's campaign manager.
The group has hoisting life-size inflatables of the whale shark along the Gujarat coast, holding poster exhibitions on the fish and putting up banners and posters urging the protection.
There have been no reports of whale shark hunting in the past year since the start of the campaign, also backed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and two local business firms, activists say.
The shark, mostly found in tropical temperate waters, feed on plankton and are protected by several countries including the United States, Philippines, Mexico, Australia and Maldives.
Religious Flavor
The whale shark protection campaign in Gujarat has also got a religious flavor to it after Murari Bapu, a popular Hindu preacher, agreed to be its brand ambassador.
Bapu, who holds his audience spellbound with his narration of the stories from the Hindu epic Ramayana, likens the migration of the whale shark to pregnant daughters coming to their parental home for the delivery.
"Would you ever think of any harm to your daughters, let alone killing them. Whale sharks are your daughters and you should take good care of them," Bapu told a gathering of hundreds of fishermen in Dwarka, a coastal pilgrimage city said to be founded by Lord Krishna.
Activists have also staged a street drama depicting a pregnant daughter pleading with her fisherman father not to kill a whale shark trapped in his net.
The play, which has been performed in towns across the Saurashtra coast, strikes an emotional chord with the fishermen and four towns have adopted the shark as their mascot.
"Before I saw the drama, I never knew that the sharks were harmless and were coming to our shore only for breeding," said Kishore Vansh, a fisherman.
The whale shark conservationists now plan to promote the fish as a "Pride of Gujarat" along with the Asiatic Lions -- which have their lone natural habitat in Asia in the Gir forests of state.
They say Gujarat could promote its tourism industry by replicating the success of Australia, which lures tourists to dive and swim with the whale sharks off its Ningaloo reef.
"The tourist potential is immense. Gujarat only needs to effectively sell the concept and build related infrastructure to facilitate it," Joshi said.
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Softball Team Knocks Off No. 1 Cal
Razorbacks Beat California 3-2 In Berkeley Regional
The University of Arkansas softball team defeated No.1 California, 3-2, in its second game at the Berkeley Regional. The victory over the Bears improves Arkansas' overall 2012 record to 29-26 overall and 2-0 in postseason play.
This is the first time in program history that Arkansas will play in a Regional final.
The Razorbacks came out with their bats swinging in the first inning. Freshman Devon Wallace got the team going in the top of the first with a line drive to left center field. She then advanced to second on a passed ball.
Sophomore Clarisa Navarro blasted a double over the centerfielders head bringing home Wallace and giving Arkansas the early 1-0 lead. Sierra Bronkey singled between first and second to bring home Navarro for the 2-0 lead.
Jennifer Rambo continued the hitting spree, blasting a bomb over the right field wall for the 3-0 lead; her ninth home run of the season.
The key to winning the game today was getting those three runs early, said head coach Mike Larabee. I think it really took the crowd out of the game.
Arkansas' defense began just as strong as its offense, forcing Cal to go three up, three down in the first inning. Freshman Kimmy Beasley struck out her first batter in the bottom of the first; her first in the NCAA Tournament.
Senior Tori Mort recorded her first hit of the game in the top of the second, dropping the ball into shallow center field.
Navarro grabbed her second hit of the game in the top of the third when she hit a line drive right at the pitcher with it deflecting, allowing her to make it safely to first.
Cal collected its first hit in the bottom of the third with a double from Frani Echavarri. Britt Vonk then bunted for a single followed by an intentional walk of Valerie Arioto. Jamia Reid put Cal on the board by catching the Razorbacks off guard, stealing home while Arioto was being walked. The Razorbacks escaped the inning only allowing one run to score and forcing Cal to strand runners on first and third.
The Razorbacks showed some solid defense again in the bottom of the fourth forcing the least amount of batters. Wallace and Mort both made athletic catches in the outfield to collect two outs while Beasley recorded her second strikeout of the game. Beasley went on to throw a total of 4.2 innings and collect her first NCAA Tournament win.
It is good to see a senior in Tori Mort make some great catches and that saved two or three runs from scoring, said Larabee.
Wallace hit her second single of the game in the top of the fifth placing a line drive out to right field.
The Bears struck again in the bottom of the fifth bringing in one run off of an error by the Razorbacks making the score 3-2 in favor of Arkansas. Mort made another outstanding catch in right center field to end the inning with the bases loaded. Junior Chelsea Cohen was brought in to relieve Beasley with the bases loaded and one out to go in the fifth.
Cal hit its second double on the day in the bottom of the sixth from Danielle Henderson. Henderson was stranded with Navarro throwing to Megan Pearson at first to grab the final out of the inning.
The Bears grabbed a single in to bottom of the seventh followed by another intentional walk of Arioto. With a runner on first and second with two outs, Wallace caught the final fly ball of the game for the out and the victory over Cal.
Arkansas will play in the Regional Final Sunday at 7 p.m. CST against the winner of California vs. Iona/Boston University. Being a two elimination tournament, the opponent for the final will not be decided until the two games are play tonight.
We still have a long road ahead of us, said Larabee. Tomorrow is a new day and whoever we play tomorrow we will be just as fired up to play. We had nothing to lose today, but everything to gain.


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Any time I can use cranberries in a recipe here on the farm at Big Mill B&B, I do.
This great-looking Cranberry Salad is one of my favorites and was featured by Inn Cuisine. My mother-in-law, Ginny, used to make this salad for every Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, along with four turkeys. One turkey was the centerpiece and the others went to homeless shelters in Atlanta. Oh, and we ate one of the turkeys.
Remove stems from orange. Cut into pieces, leaving peel on. Cut into pieces and put into blender with orange juice.
Pulverize. Add cranberries, sugar and mix thoroughly, but do not completely pulverize. (This part of the salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator).
Add celery and nuts and lemon juice. Blend again. Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water. Add 1/2 cup boiling water. Add to cranberry mixture.
Spray a four-cup mold with cooking spray. Pour cranberry mixture into mold and chill until set. Unmold onto a pretty dish and garnish with a piping of mayonnaise.
Yield: 10-12 servings
Bon appetit and MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us at Big Mill B&B.


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Have a listen to a special edition of It's Elementary Webcast / Earthcast09 Echo / 350.org promo show. This is a call to the Edtechtalk community to global action to save our planet. Please join our sister site Puente Al Mundo in putting together 350 podcast of up to 350 seconds each on message to world leaders on saving the Earth. All interested please send us your podcast link to twitter @coordinatortwo.


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- Shift embedded "habits of mind" that de-sensitize us to realities not named or recognized within our existing framework(s) that foster powerlessness or alienation
- Recognize, interpret and use the wisdom and insights that emerge in collective settings – even when facts are unclear and circumstances are changing
- Take risks of power and love by learning to "let go" of attachments to particular outcomes
- In order to cultivate the conditions for change – personal, community, organizational and planetary changes – that promote healing and affirm life
Every facet of this conference is experiential and is purposely designed to promote dynamic interchange and shared learning among a group of diverse peers. The program doesn't teach answers to specific problems. Rather, it provides a social "laboratory" for exploring the dynamics of power, leadership, authority, change and transformation as they actually arise and unfold during the conference. Participants are exposed to a method of 'reflection-in-action' that utilizes both the intellect and emotions and can reveal profound truths.
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Ferocious Winds Blow Away Reporters During Live Shot
Much like the reporters at the center of this storm, this video will blow you away.
Two reporters in Nova Scotia, Canada braving the elements during a blizzard this week had their work cut out for them when the blistering winds had their way.
Mother Nature decided this pair was getting too much on-camera time, so she blew them right off. The winds were kicking around 170 kilometers per hour, or what in America is understood as more than 100 miles per hour.
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Winter with Snow Expected in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: With the cool atmosphere surrounding Malaysia, it's expected that snow will occur soon. Local scientists said that frequent drops of temperature will eventually lead to a new season in Malaysia – Winter!
According to a local weather specialist, Ken Wooi of Malaysian Meteorological Department, the Malaysia climate change has been drastic these days. "It's always cool, cloudy sky and little sun ray. I think it's gonna snow!"
As a result of this research, precautions have been taken to prevent transportation disruptions in Malaysia. Albeit the lack of experience when dealing with Winter, the Ministry of Defense released a statement: "Malaysia Boleh Survive!"
A blogger-cum-artist impression of heavy snow over Kuala Lumpur.
With freezing temperatures expected to arrive, safety measures are soon to be implemented to protect the citizens. It's important because the Malaysians know how to complain only.
For many, the snowfall will be welcomed because typical Malaysians are crazy over snow. "Snow is coming to Malaysia? Oh my god, OMG ZOMG OMGomgzz OMG!" shrieked an excited Malaysian teenager.
MAS Airlines and AirAsia are expected to suffer from the weather as well. Most Malaysians are worries that they won't be able to execute their traveling plans.
A blogger-cum-artist impression of heavy snow over Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Both the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) are in discussions of implementing changes to keep up with the traveling needs. Forcing thousands to camp out in terminals will be insane, and will cause more complaints.
In a recent conference, AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes said "Don't worry. Everyone can still fly. Just pay for our brand new "Winter Flight" package for RM99 and you're good to go!"
At the end of the conference, Tony revealed the latest AirAsia promotion.
Malaysia, a country with warm climate all year round, is expecting a rapid rise in the sales of heaters. However, many don't know where to get it.
To solve this matter, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said "You want to know where to buy heaters? Just tweet me your question with #tanyanajib hashtag."
"I'll try my best to answer.", he continued.
Meanwhile, Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah told fellow citizens to be careful with the snow, especially snowballs.
With that, all Malaysians are urged to purchase Winter clothing to adapt the weather. They are sold at all major stores.
Now everyone can dress up like a Teletubby in Malaysia.
That's all the updates for now. Stay tuned for more breaking news – only on kenwooi.com.
– Ken Wooi of Malaysian Meteorological Department signing off.
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Award whinnying? War Horse shows Spielberg talent
The closing shots of Steven Spielberg's War Horse will stir emotions in every serious movie lover. The sky is painted with a deeply red-orange sunset. A lone rider is seen far away on the horizon. The rider approaches and dismounts. He embraces a woman and a man. They all embrace the horse's head. Music swells. This footage, with the rich colors and dramatic framing on what is either a sound stage or intended to look like one, could come directly from a John Ford Western.
It is Spielberg's homage, I believe, to Ford and to a Hollywood tradition of broad, uplifting movies intended for all audiences. The performances and production values throughout honor that tradition. War Horse is bold, not afraid of sentiment, and lets out all the stops in magnificently staged action sequences. Its characters are clearly defined and strongly played by charismatic actors. Its message is a universal one, about the horror of war in which men and animals suffer and die, but for the animals there is no reason: They have cast their lot with men who have betrayed them.
The movie, based on a best-selling novel and a long-running London and New York stage production, begins on a small family farm in the county of Devon. Full review.Read more on: movie reviewWar Horse
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Actually, the horses have not "cast their lot' ; see the very affecting London Memorial to war animals that says "'They had no choice." The movie is overly sentimental and 'stock" but good, with beautiful cinema-photography and acting and a deep always important message about peace over war.


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Useful contacts
Community Hygiene Concern
Community Hygiene Concern is a UK not-for-profit organization that developed the 'bug-busting' method. They give full advice about how to do it, and also supply the Bug-Buster kit containing four special combs of different sizes (for nits, for adult and baby lice, for untangling hair and for small children). Write to: Community Hygiene Concern, 22 Darin Court, Crownhill, Milton Keynes MK8 0AD, UK. Helpline: 01908 561928.
Headlice.co.uk is a website from the manufacturer'sof Full Marks, Derbac and Prioderm treatments. It contains useful information. As would be expected, the treatment section emphasizes their products.
Herbal treatments
Boots pharmacies in the UK sell Boots alternatives Children's Head Lice Removal Kit, which contains a fine-toothed comb with a conditioner. It is suitable for 6 years of age and older.
Nitty Gritty combines a fine-toothed comb with a lotion containing neem oil. www.nittygritty.co.uk
Lice Advisory Bureau
Lice Advisory Bureau is part of the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Lyclear. The website has good advice on recognizing lice, and a comprehensive FAQ section. There is a separate section for teachers. As would be expected, the treatment section emphasises their product, Lyclear.
National Pediculosis Association
National Pediculosis Association is a USA not-for-profit organization ('pediculus' is Latin for louse). The website has up-to-date news about lice and a FAQ section. www.headlice.org


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A 4-year-old boy sporting a distinguished cardigan and bow tie ebulliently races toward the camera, leading a pack of kids, in a holiday television ad for the prestigious UK retailer Marks & Spencer.
With smiling eyes and loads of natural charm, Seb White has the look of a model but he's an unlikely choice because he has Down syndrome.
White is the first child with Down syndrome to ever appear in a UK television ad and he got the job thanks to his mom, Caroline White.
Caroline noticed a lack of kids with disabilities in advertising and she wrote letters to several retailers asking them to use Seb in their ads. After hearing "no" again and again, she posted a photo of her son on the Marks & Spencer Facebook page, inviting the retailer to feature Seb in one of its holiday spots. Immediately comments encouraging Marks to hire Seb started appearing and soon the boy with an adorable face became the star of the retailer's holiday ads, both print and television.
Brits are thrilled with the ads because they present Seb as just another one of the kids and send a message that all children deserve opportunities regardless of their appearance or medical condition.
Seb isn't the first Down syndrome child to model. Earlier this year a 10-month-old baby named Valentina Guerrero became the new lead model for Spanish swimwear designer Dolores Cortés' 2013 children's swimsuit collection, DC Kids (see images below). Designer Dolores Cortés said, "People with Down syndrome are just as beautiful and deserve the same opportunities. I'm thrilled to have Valentina modeling for us."
In early 2012, Target released an ad featuring a blue-eyed, shaggy blonde-haired boy named Ryan (see photo below). Target was applauded for being low-key about the ad. The company never created a press release, sending the message that Ryan was just like the other kids.
A father of a Down syndrome child wrote on his blog Noah's Dad:
This wasn't a "Special Clothing For Special People" catalog. There wasn't a call out somewhere on the page proudly proclaiming that "Target's proud to feature a model with Down syndrome in this week's ad!" And they didn't even ask him to model a shirt with the phrase, "We Aren't All Angels" printed on the front. In other words, they didn't make a big deal out of it. I like that.
In 2012, several kids with Down syndrome starred in ad campaigns. Take a look at their inspiring work below.


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Please Note: On arrival if your group size has changed and your group's size now falls within another price band the prices will be adjusted according to the prevailing rate for the actual size of your group.
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It's been a long, long time, but we can finally use the PlayStation Network again. Depending on where you live, and when you read this, certain features of the PSN may have returned, including online play.
Yes, that's right, the PSN is getting back on its feet, and you will once again be able to kill your friends online. The return will be scheduled in different phases across the World, including across various US States.
The PlayStation Network won't be fully back to its former glory though, with the Store still down until an unspecified date. The services currently returning include:
- Sign-in for PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, including the resetting of passwords.
- Restoration of online gameplay across PlayStation 3 and PSP.
- Playback rental video content, if within rental period, of PlayStation Store Video Store on PS3, PSP and Media Go.
- Q Music Unlimited, for current subscribers, on PS3 and PC.
- Access to third party services such as VidZone, MUBI, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu and MLB.tv.
- 'Friends' category on PS3, including Friends List, Chat Functionality, Trophy Comparison, etc.
- PlayStation Home.
Kaz Hirai posted a video announcing the PSN's restoration, as well as reiterating what steps Sony are taking to regain gamer's confidence in the network on the PlayStation Blog:
Sony has also released a firmware update that will increase security by forcing you to change your password.
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With enterprises eyeing mobile "smart" phones and tablets as the next wave of technology to improve worker productivity, responsiveness and presence, the recent infiltration of trojan malware into Google's Android Market is likely to go unnoticed. However, the ramifications appear to be crystal clear to Google as they responded by quickly snatching-up German reverse engineering firm Zynamics. In a blog post yesterday, Zynamics' CEO Thomas Dullien – aka Halvar Flake – simply stated:
We're pleased to announce that zynamics has been acquired by Google! If you're an existing customer and do not receive our email announcement within the next 48 hours, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com. All press inquiries should be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com.
There is still no official press release from Google on the matter, however SecurityWeek and other sources have stated that Google has indeed confirmed the acquisition. It is unlikely that the timing of this announcement is unrelated to the recent Android Market fiasco or the "rumoured" Apple iPad2 launch supposedly to take place today at 10:00 AM PST.
An estimated 50,000-200,000 users downloaded tainted apps from Google Market before the items were pulled-off the site. Of course, Apple is not without its share of problems in iPad. There was a major breach in June, 2010 resulting in at least 114,000 compromised iPad users including then Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. However, in the iPad case the breach came as a result of a direct attack on iPad vulnerabilities where the Android compromise attacked a weakness in Google's Market policies – essentially taking a "trusted back door" approach.
Meanwhile, VMware has been on the road promoting it's mobile virtualization platform with partner LG. In a hands-on video at the 2011 Mobile World Congress taken by Engadget, the VMware mobile hypervisor can be seen fronting two phones within a phone. While this approach can help to secure corporate data from infiltration of the "consumer" side of the schizophrenic cell phone, it cannot protect the phone from OS vulnerabilities (like the iPad Safari weakness) or authorized deployment vectors (like Google's Market infiltration.) To protect assets from these kind of attacks, the use of mobile anti-virus and anti-malware will be imperative.
SOLORI's Take: VMware's type II hypervisor does enable corporate policy enforcement that would bee too "draconian" for most users to co-exist with their personal or mixed-use phone or tablet . While no official word from VMware has been given on when their mobile hypervisor will make the leap from phone to tablet, it's not a huge leap given the software has already been shown on the Nexus One and LG Optimus Black.
Given that the LG Optimus is based on TI's Omap 3630 and the Nexus One incorporates the older Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, and both are based on ARM Cortex-A8 CPU core found in many Android and Apple iOS devices, VMware's offering appears to be very mature. Also, it is only a type II hypervisor so it should be no time until we see it running on more current, mainstream devices running ARM Cortex-A9 CPUs used in Nvidia Tegra2-based devices like LG Optimus 2X, Motorola Altrix/4G & Xoom or the rumoured Apple A5 chip "destined" for iPad2 and iPhone 5 or even the new TI Omap 4430 that power the like of the Blackberry Playbook.
Can a type II hypervisor quell corporate America's security concerns about information leakage and IP theft? Given the right deployment model, tools and resources it represents a step in the right direction. The jury's still out to see how wireless sharing, two separate data plans and two anti-malware threads affect run-time on platforms that threaten the delicate balance of usability and battery life…


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New Arrivals
Established in the early 1990's, DROME began life as an independent men's fashion boutique located on the prestigious Bold Street in the heart of Liverpool city centre. Specialising in high quality premium menswear, the brand swiftly gained a reputation as the go-to store in the city, catering for a fashion conscious audience, hungry for the best in high-end sportswear and casuals.
Building upon the success of the original project and armed with winning brand portfolio, the brand has since expanded its reach across the North West and Scotland, with branches in Manchester and Glasgow.
As a collective DROME stores feature product we love, from brands with a rich heritage in UK fashion to new cutting edge urban labels leading the way in the men's streetwear movement. Our team have a passion for the product we stock and are always on the lookout for new and exciting brands that push boundaries in inspiring footwear, clothing and accessories.
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The music and art portion of the Northside Festival in Brooklyn is over. But not to worry, the film festival leg is about to kickoff. Some of the highlights include "Take the Waltz" starring Seth Rogan and Michelle Williams, "About Cherry" with James Franco, and Lena Dunham's debut feature "Creative Non-Fiction."
As an event that prides itself in discovering the best new musicians, filmmakers, and artists, don't let these films pass you by like the music and the art. Anyone with an adventurous spirit will revel in the glory of new finds and get back high rewards.
But in case you still feel like you've missed out, take a look at the noteworthy performances from this past weekend in our photo gallery.
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Paul Joseph Watson
Prison Planet.com
February 5, 2013
Armed vigilante militias are now patrolling towns in Mexico as a response to the government's failure to provide protection from criminal drug gangs. How far away is America from a similar situation?
Taking the Law Into Their Own Hands – http://blogs.wsj.com/photojournal/2013/02/03/taking-the-law-into-their-own-hands/
Chicago Police Changing Response Plan For Some 911 Calls – http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/02/04/chicago-police-changing-response-plan-for-some-911-calls/
Detroit Police: Enter At Your Own Risk – http://modernsurvivalblog.com/current-events-economics-politics/detroit-police-enter-at-your-own-risk/
Oakland Police Announce They Will Not Respond To Burglary, Grand Theft, and Other Crimes – http://jonathanturley.org/2010/07/13/oakland-police-announce-they-will-not-respond-to-various-crimes-like-burglary-grand-theft-and-other-crimes/
Cutbacks force police to curtail calls for some crimes – http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-25-1Anresponsecops25_ST_N.htm
Infographic: Are the Feds Preparing for Civil War? – http://www.infowars.com/are-the-feds-preparing-for-civil-war/
This article was posted: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 10:30 am
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Homeless Vet Wants to Help Other Vets
COLUMBIA - Jeffery Bell punctuates his sentences with a giggle.
"It made me feel like it was all worthwhile," Bell said. "The best job you can have is to be a cook because they need cooks everywhere. "
Bell learned how to cook in the navy, which he joined when he was 17.
"It was the tail end of the Vietnam War."
On this day, Bell is cooking for his church. He routinely makes meals for a men's prayer breakfast. Not long ago, he had nothing to eat.
"Two years ago... I was homeless," Bell said.
Due to his physical health and recovery from alcoholism, this veteran found himself on the streets.
"I want to help this community because they helped me...and having that community embrace...helps," Bell said.
An embrace from the Salvation Army Harbor House, churches, VA housing programs and two books... the Bible and one other book he wrote himself, "The Secret of the Vettigs."
"I've got family dynamics going on in there. There's romance but it's a family frienly book," Bell said. "So in two years time, I went from being homeless to actually being able to purchase my own home. "
'Dear Mr Bell...Congratulations. Your VA loan request has been preapproved...'
"I hold a class for Love inc. on budgeting," Bell said.
Bell now volunteers his time helping others come up with their own recipe for success, and it starts with the right ingredients.
"We're not dependent on one another. We're interdependent on one another. I'm going to do something that may make a difference and it did. It really did...." Bell said.
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Q: How do I convert integers to string and vice-verca for any base from binary to hex?
A: It is seen many times in this forum questions like "I have a hex number which I wanted to convert into decimal" and stuffs similar to this. One should understand that the numbers are represented in only one way but can be displayed in binary, octal, decimal or hex.
Here are two functions, first to convert an integer to its string representation and second to convert a string back to the integer. It is very simple code and I have made it general so that it can be used not only for binary, octal, decimal and hex bases, but any base between 2 and 16. Here are the functions:
I have used std::string for one end of the conversion, but with minor modification, conversion to character array or CArray also can be done.Code:[I]#include <string> typedef unsigned char base; std::string mask = "0123456789ABCDEF"; std::string itos(int i, base b = 10) { b = b > 1 && b <= 16 ? b : 10; std::string s = ""; return (s += i < b ? "" : itos(i / b, b)) + mask[i % b]; } int stoi(std::string s, base b = 10) { b = b > 1 && b <= 16 ? b : 10; for (int i = 0, no = 0, pos; i < s.length(); i++) no = (pos = mask.find(s)) >= 0 ? b * no + pos : no; return no; }
First line of both the functions checks whether the base is within the valid range from 2 to 16 and sets it to the default base of 10 (decimal) if it is not within the valid range. In the first function, the number is stripped to its modulo with respect to the base and added to string representation of the divident, which is recursively evaluated. In the second function, number is reconstructed by repeatedly multiplying by base and adding the number corresponding to the character in the string.


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DUBLIN, April 2 (Reuters) - Irish drugmaker Elan closed the sale of its 50 percent stake in multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Tysabri on Tuesday, clearing the way for it to return cash to investors, spend on acquisitions and stave off an approach for the company.
Under a deal announced in February, Biogen Idec will take full ownership of the blockbuster drug for an upfront payment of $3.25 billion plus royalties of up to 25 percent on future sales.
Elan plans to give shareholders one-fifth of that royalty share as well as a further $1 billion from a share buyback, and spend what is left on a series of acquisitions that would effectively reinvent itself as a company.
However, U.S. investment firm Royalty Pharma attempted a $6.6 billion approach for the Dublin-based company, which U.S. group Johnson & Johnson holds an 18 percent stake in.
Elan rejected Royalty Pharma's offer and will seek approval from shareholders next week to commence its share buyback. The company also said on Tuesday that it would redeem $600 million of debt maturing in 2019.
Royalty said in February that it reserved the right to reduce its indicative approach, worth $11 per Elan share, if Elan made any share buyback or redemption.
For Biogen, the deal boosts its MS business at a crucial time for the U.S. company, which last month won approval from European regulators for a new pill to treat the debilitating neurological disease.
The oral drug BG-12, to be sold under the brand name Tecfidera, is one of the most highly anticipated new drug approvals for the pharmaceuticals industry in 2013, with analysts predicting billions of dollars a year in sales.


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Understanding medicine
Most people need medicine to control their type 2 diabetes.
Medicine helps keep your blood sugar level as normal as possible to prevent health problems. You may have to take it for the rest of your life.
Diabetes usually gets worse over time, so your medicine or dose may need to change.
Adjusting your diet and being active is also necessary to keep your blood sugar level down.
Getting the right medicine for you
Diabetes medicines help lower the amount of sugar in your blood.
There are many types of medicine for type 2 diabetes. It can take time to find a medicine and dose that's right for you.
You'll usually be offered a medicine called metformin first.
If your blood sugar levels are not lower within 3 months, you may need another medicine.
Over time, you may need a combination of medicines. Your GP or diabetes nurse will recommend the medicines most suitable for you.
Insulin is not often used for type 2 diabetes in the early years. It's only needed when other medicines no longer work.
Diabetes UK has more information about taking medicines for type 2 diabetes.
Taking your medicine
Your GP or diabetes nurse will explain how to take your medicine and how to store it.
If you need to inject insulin, they'll show you how.
Side effects
Your diabetes medicine may cause side effects.
These can include:
- bloating and diarrhoea
- weight loss or weight gain
- feeling sick
- swollen ankles
Not everyone has side effects.
If you feel unwell after taking medicine or notice any side effects, speak to your GP or diabetes nurse.
Do not stop taking medication without getting advice.
How to get free prescriptions for diabetes medicine
You're entitled to free prescriptions for your diabetes medicine.
To claim your free prescriptions, you'll need to apply for an exemption certificate.
To do this:
- fill in a form at your GP surgery
- you should get the certificate in the post about a week later – it'll last for 5 years
- take it to your pharmacy with your prescriptions
Save your receipts if you have to pay for diabetes medicine before you receive your exemption certificate. You can claim the money back.
Travelling with diabetes medicines
If you're going on holiday:
- pack extra medicine – speak to your diabetes nurse about how much to take
- carry your medicine in your hand luggage just in case checked-in bags go missing or get damaged
- if you're flying with a medicine you inject, get a letter from your GP that says you need it to treat diabetes