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Audi TT Coupe | 40 TFSI Vorsprung 2dr S Tronic
Audi TT Coupe Overview
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Initial Rental (Personal)
£3,905.39 inc VAT
Initial Rental (Business)
£3,254.49 ex VAT
Contract Length
48 Months
Processing fee
£199.99 ex VAT
Standard Options
- Dark privacy glass from B-pillar backwards
- Electric front windows
- Green tinted heat insulating glass
- Light and rain sensors
- Sunband for windscreen
- ASR traction control
- Brake energy regeneration
- EDL traction control
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Hill hold assist
- Audi connect
- Audi phone box
- Audi smartphone interface
- Mobile phone preparation with bluetooth interface
- Audi drive select with 4 Pre configured modes
- Audi side assist
- Camera based traffic sign recognition
- Cruise control speed limiter
- Park assist system
- Progressive power assisted steering
- Rear view camera
- Start/Stop system with energy recuperation
- Audi Virtual Cockpit - 12.3" LCD instrument cluster
- MMI Navigation plus
- MMI touch panel
- Service interval indicator
- TP memo
- Electrically adjustable,foldable and heated auto dimming on driver side and automatic kerb view dipping function on the passenger side
- Extended aluminium look with stainless steel pedals
- Matt brushed aluminium inlays
- AM/FM radio
- Audi music interface
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- DAB Digital radio
- MMI Radio with CD player and SD/XC card slot
- Black chrome tailpipe
- Fixed rear spoiler
- Solid paint
- Audi Beam
- Front fog lights
- Headlight wash system
- High beam assist
- Matrix LED light LED daytime running light,LED Indicator,Headlightclean,auto dynm headlight range dynamic cornering light,Motorwaybeam/Manoeuvre light
- Deluxe auto air conditioning with integrated digital display
- 12V socket
- 3 spoke flat bottomed high multi-function leather sport steering wheel with gearshift paddles
- Black headlining
- Chrome slate grey interior trim
- Fine Nappa leather with electrically adjustable 4 way lumbar/Super Sport front seats "S" embossing with pneumatic backrest side bolster adjustment
- Front centre armrest
- Perforated leather gearknob
- Tool kit
- Black styling pack - TT
- Comfort and sound pack - TT with park assist
- Driver assistance - TT Vorsprung
- Interior lighting pack - TT
- 3 point front seat belts
- Curtain airbags
- Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
- First aid kit
- Front side airbags
- Head airbags
- Seatbelt warning
- Tyre pressure warning
- Warning triangle
- Heated front seats
- Height adjustable front head restraints
- ISOFIX child seat mounting for front passenger seat with airbag deactivation
- Anti theft alarm
- Anti theft wheel bolts
- Immobiliser
- Keyless Go
- Remote central locking
- 20" 5 arm cutter design in gloss anthracite black Audi sport cast aluminium alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
Technical Options
- HC+NOx: N
- Particles: N
- Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
- Bore: 82.5
- Catalytic Convertor: True
- Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
- Cylinders: 4
- Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
- Fuel Type: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
- Gears: 7 SPEED
- Number of Valves: 16
- Stroke: 92.8
- Valve gear: DOHC
- EC: True
- WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min: 7
- WLTP - MPG - Low - Min: 7
- WLTP - MPG - Medium: 7
- Any aspect of the vehicles safety cause concern?: Data Not Available
- Based On ID: N
- Coin Description: TFSI
- Coin Series: Vorsprung
- Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
- Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
- NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: N
- NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 4
- NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 197
- NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 2.0
- NCAP Safety Assist %: M1
- Service Interval Frequency - Months: N
- Special Edition: Data Not Available
- Special Order: Data Not Available
- Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000
- 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: 6.6
- Engine Power KW: 145
- Engine Power RPM: 4400
- Engine Torque LBS.FT: 236
- Engine Torque MKG: 32.6
- Engine Torque NM: 320
- Engine Torque RPM: 1500
- PS: True
- Top Speed: 155
- Alloys?: True
- Space Saver?: Data Not Available
- Tyre Size Front: 255/30 R20
- Tyre Size Rear: 255/30 R20
- Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
- Wheel Style: 5 Arm cutter design
- Wheel Type: 20" ALLOY
- Height (including roof rails): 1353
- Length: 4191
- Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11
- Wheelbase: 2505
- Width (including mirrors): 1966
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 50
- Gross Vehicle Weight: 1705
- Minimum Kerbweight: 1270
- No. of Seats: 4
- Payload: 435
Audi TT Coupe THIRD TIME'S A CHARM (74/100)
The Audi TT Coupe has received a bit of an update and still looks as appealing as ever. Jonathan Crouch takes a fresh look at what the third generation version has to offer.
Ten Second Review
To celebrate twenty years of production, the third generation Audi TT coupe gets a useful package of improvements that include mild changes to the mechanicals, the cabin and the exterior. As before, it really makes the numbers when it comes to performance and efficiency. Choose from 2.0 or 2.5-litre petrol, front or quattro all-wheel drive.
While it's true that ubiquity has somewhat dulled its impact, it's easy to overlook quite what a remarkable car that Audi TT was when it first appeared in 1998. Prior to the TT, Audi wasn't a company renowned for great design flair. It did safe and solid. Its most desirable sporting cars in the years leading up to the TT launch were estate models. The TT changed all that. It had an interior that felt like something from a motor show stand. It offered buyers an apparently irresistible combination of Audi build quality, styling that made everything else seem old and a clever quattro all-wheel drive chassis. The second generation model was probably a bit of a missed opportunity. After the extremity of the first car, everything seemed to be dialled back a couple of notches. The third generation design though, has proved to be much more desirable, fusing the driveability and slickness of the second gen version with the drama and flair of the first, while at the same time responding to shifting buyer behaviour. Now, it's been usefully updated.
Driving Experience
Audi's tinkered a little with the engine line-up in this revised MK3 model TT. The old entry-level petrol unit, a 180PS 1.8-litre TFSI powerplant, has now been replaced by a 2.0-litre TFSI powertrain with 197PS (badged '40 TFSI'), while the previous 230PS 2.0 TFSI engine gets a boost to 245PS (and new '45 TFSI' badging). There's now no longer a diesel option. The TTS retains its existing badging but gets a slight reduction in power (306PS, down from 310PS) but a little extra torque to compensate, so the rest to 62mph sprint figure (4.5s) is actually fractionally improved. The flagship model remains the 400PS 2.5-litre five cylinder TT RS, which only comes with S tronic auto transmission and can get to 62mph in 3.7s. In conjunction with the 197PS 2.0 TFSI engine, customers have the choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch auto transmission. The 245PS unit is available with either the manual gearbox and front-wheel-drive - or with S tronic auto transmission and the multi-plate clutch-based quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. Both versions of the TTS feature quattro as standard. In both transmission types, the close-ratio lower gears enable powerful acceleration, while the wide ratio of each transmission's highest gear reduces the engine speed and with it fuel consumption. By networking quattro drive with the standard 'drive select' driving mode system, the TT driver can adjust the operating parameters of the all-wheel-drive system to suit his or her individual requirements. In "auto" mode, optimum traction and balanced driving dynamics are given priority. In "dynamic" mode, torque is distributed to the rear axle earlier and to a higher degree. In the drive select "efficiency" mode, the set-up can temporarily shut down the quattro system if conditions suit this. Audi's magnetic ride adaptive damper control system is fitted as standard to the TTS and is optional for all other versions.
Design and Build
One thing's for sure. Even if you'd never seen this car before, you'd know it was an Audi TT. Some commentators have been a little disappointed in how safe Audi has played the exterior styling but this is still a very good looking little coupe with some lovely design touches. The fuel flap on the right side panel for example, is the classic race-style circle surrounded by socket screws, with no filler cap beneath the flap. This means that there is nothing to be unscrewed and the pump nozzle slots straight into the tank neck. As for styling changes to this enhanced model, well the main one is a revised design for the three-dimensional Singleframe radiator grille and larger side air inlets. Inside, the fascia is dominated by the Audi Virtual Cockpit, now featuring an additional sport display providing information on engine output, torque and g forces. Located directly behind the steering wheel, a 1440 x 540 pixel, 12.3-inch digital screen shows all information directly in front of the driver. Operated via the MMI Touch button, voice control and the multi-function steering wheel, the display can be switched between 'classic', with prominent speedometer and rev counter, or 'infotainment', which brings functions such as the navigation map or media to the fore. The round air vents - a classic TT feature - are reminiscent of jet engines with their turbine-like design. The vents also contain all the controls for the air conditioning system, including seat heating where applicable, plus temperature, direction, air distribution and air flow strength. As an option, they can also house small digital displays which show the chosen setting. A 2+2, the TTS Coupe gets a load area with a capacity of 305-litres, which can be extended by folding the rear seat backrests forwards.
Market and Model
As before, you're probably going to need a budget in the £30,000 to £40,000 bracket for mainstream versions of this TT Coupe. Push that up to about £42,000 for the TTS and about £53,000 for the TT RS. Rivals? The base 2.0 TFSI TT has to face down hard chargers like comparable versions of the BMW 2 Series Coupe. The Porsche 718 Cayman is an obvious competitor for the Audi TTS, There are three trim levels in the mainstream range - 'Sport', 'S line' and 'Black Edition'. As for spec changes made to this revised version, well 'S line' and 'Black Edition' models get smart new wheels, respectively 19 and 20 inches in size. Inside, 'Sport' and 'S line' versions receive folding door mirrors and heated seats, and on top of these the 'S line' specification is also enhanced by the addition of even more supportive Super Sports Seats. The upgrade from there to Black Edition now brings the addition of Piano Black inlays and a new Chrome Slate Grey finish for selected interior elements. Options across the range include the advanced key for push-button starting, hill hold assist, high-beam assist, the LED interior lighting package, front seat heating and the storage and luggage compartment package. The connectivity package features the touchpad-based MMI touch system. At the top of the modular range is the 'MMI Navigation plus' set-up with its flash memory, two card readers, DVD drive, Bluetooth interface and voice control system.
Cost of Ownership
The TT has always been one of the most efficient sports coupes out there - and nothing's changed in that regard, though you can't have a diesel variant any more. It certainly helps that all up, the TT 2.0 TFSI weighs just 1,230kg thanks to the extensive use of aluminium chassis members, body panels and suspension componentry. That 245PS 2.0 TFSI manual variant manages over 46mpg on the combined cycle and only just over 140g/km of CO2. The auto does even better. When the Audi drive select system is set to its 'efficiency' mode, the S tronic transmission decouples and 'freewheels' each time the driver takes his or her foot off the throttle pedal. The warranty covers you for unlimited mileage in the first two years of ownership and up to 60,000 miles in the third year and is transferable between owners. Pay more and that can be extended to a fourth year, again with unlimited miles in the first and second years but a more generous 75,000 mile allowance in years three and four. When it comes to maintenance, servicing your TT should be no more taxing than is the case with one of the company's lesser models. As usual with Audi, there's a choice of either a 'Fixed' or a 'Flexible' servicing regime, the choice between the two depending on the extent of your likely annual mileage. Residual values look set to be very beefy if previous TT models are anything to go by.
It's doubtful that this third generation Audi TT will ever cause quite the stir that the amazing first generation car did, so it needs to impress in other ways. This third take on the TT theme is an interesting amalgam of evolutionary exterior styling and some genuinely new ideas inside the car. Improving the driving experience so that the TT is thought of as a proper driver's car has clearly been one of the key design criteria. Putting a TTS and a Porsche 718 Cayman back to back might well yield some very interesting results. Everything seems to have been done the right way in this car. Weight has been taken out to improve efficiency and agility. Big budget has been spent on the suspension and drivetrain. The S tronic gearbox is one of the best twin-clutch systems at any price and there are some enormously clever online systems available if you have the coin. We'd have liked to have seen Audi be a bit more adventurous with the exterior styling, but other than that, this remains a desirable package.
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Aaron Polak
Adjunct Professor of Law
Aaron Polak practices corporate and business law and has divided his time between law firms and as in-house counsel for large and small companies. His transactional practice focuses on representing businesses and investors in private equity, M&A and general commercial matters primarily in the life sciences, software and entertainment industries.
Prior to opening his own firm in 2008, Aaron served as the general counsel and a member of senior management of a group of affiliated medical device companies with operations in five countries. He also worked on transactional matters at the general counsel's office of Ernst & Young and spent several years in the corporate department of Arnold & Porter's New York office.
Aaron also serves as an adjunct professor at New York Law School, where he began teaching in 2003.
Mr. Polak graduated magna cum laude from Boston University School of Law in 1993 and cum laude from Boston University in 1987.
Aaron J. Polak, Esq.. P.C. New York, NY and Wynnewood, PA - Founder (2008 - )
Impulse Dynamics, Metacure, Spectrum Dynamics, and Affiliates (NY) - Vice President and General Counsel (2005-07)
New York Law School - Adjunct professor ((2003-05; 2008 -)
Ermst & Young - Assistant General Counsel: Corporate and Transactions Group (2002-05)
Arnold &y Porter (NY) - Senior Associate (1998-02)

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There's no doubt about it: Aladdin (1992) is truly one of Disney's best-loved animated films, and helped continue a successful string of hits for the long-running studio. After The Little Mermaid earned a credible amount of success as the 1980s drew to a close, Disney hit a home run with Beauty and the Beast: a financial and critical success that---in my humble opinion---is their finest animated feature of the last 20 years. With such a hard act to follow, Disney still managed to deliver the goods with Aladdin, a classic tale of a poor boy who uses his street smarts, exceptional luck, and a bit of magic to live "happily ever after" with the girl of his dreams (and no, that's not a spoiler...it's Disney's trademark). To get the job done, Disney employed an exceptional cast of voice talent and a fine team of award-winning animators and composers. While it's not quite up to the level of its predecessor (or The Lion King, another of Disney's best efforts), Aladdin is still a strong effort in every regard, and it's got the financial success and fan following of all ages to prove it.
For the most part, Aladdin does little to break the "Disney formula" that has become their trademark: romance, unwavering optimism, and a likeable cast of characters (which always includes at least one goofy animal sidekick). Of course, it's a double-edged sword in this case: while it's a fun ride, everything seems a little familiar by now...especially since it's been 12 years since the film's theatrical release. Still, I've seen and enjoyed the film countless times since then, as it really captured my imagination from the very first viewing (after all, I was but a 13 year-old boy who wasn't afraid to go to an animated movie with a princess in it).
The highlights of Aladdin are many: there's great characters, from the charismatic young Aladdin himself (voiced by Scott Weinger) to the villainous Jafar (Jonathan Freeman). Of course, there's also the obligatory batch of sidekicks, including the sarcastic bird Iago (Gilbert Gottfried) and thieving monkey Abu (Frank Welker). Another highlight is the Genie of the Lamp himself (Robin Williams), who brings his trademark brand of off-the-wall humor and improvisational ability to the film's biggest supporting role. Although his routine can be a little excessive at times, it adds a much-needed spark---but if you don't like Williams' style, his performance here isn't likely to change your mind.
Of course, there's also the top-notch artwork and music. There's not much doom and gloom to be found in Aladdin, as the colorful, smooth style of animation really adds a layer of detail to the story. Character animation is pitch-perfect, and the backgrounds are even better. Combined with the trademark Disney style of orchestral music, Aladdin is a well-rounded effort that holds up well. Even with a few faults in pacing---which are usually common in seemingly epic films that run under 90 minutes---the story goes by quickly and never drags. Basically, the only problem that holds Aladdin back is the somewhat uneven balance of comedy and drama. At times, the laughs really seem to fight for attention when they shouldn't, resulting in a substantially lower level of drama and danger. Sure, it makes for a fun, sweeping adventure, but it can lessen the emotional impact of the story a bit. While this doesn't truly hurt the film, it keeps Aladdin from reaching the level of Disney's best work. But it's still a great work of animation...and that's never a bad thing.
It's been a long road to DVD, but Disney has finally seen fit to add Aladdin to their lineup of Platinum Series releases. It's now the fourth inductee to the collection (which also includes Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King), and easily up to par in overall quality. From a great technical presentation to a decent mix of bonus features, this 2-disc set is sure to be another huge seller for Disney. While I could have done without a few of the supplements, it's hard to complain when Disney has seemingly thrown in everything but the kitchen sink. With that said, let's see how this one stacks up, shall we?
Another highlight of Aladdin is the terrific audio mix, available in several options: Dolby Digital 5.1 (English, French, and Spanish) and an all-new Disney Enhanced 5.1 Home Theater mix. The latter option has been available on previous Platinum Collection releases, and it's a great example of a tastefully done remix of an already great-sounding film. I sampled both options during viewing, and found the Home Theater mix to have a clear edge in overall clarity, dynamic range, and overall ambience. While the rear speakers didn't get quite the workout I was hoping for, this was an awesome presentation that really does justice to the film's voice acting and original score. English subtitles and a THX audio/video optimizer have also been included.
Another great aspect of this DVD presentation was the attention to detail in the menus and packaging. Colorful designs and animated backgrounds make the overall menu presentation a work of art in itself, and navigation is pretty simple too (although a few of the sub-menus are a bit clunky). The 90-minute film has been divided into 25 chapters, and a layer change was detected near the 70-minute mark. The bonus features (which will be covered shortly) are also nicely organized, and the sub-menus and packaging also offer several indexes for your convenience. The packaging is yet another highlight, and follows the standard style for Disney Platinum releases: a slim double keepcase with slipcover, including a nice insert and tons of advertisements. Overall, it's hard to complain with the effort Disney's put forth here.
Perhaps the only slight disappointment with this release is the lineup of extras. That's not to say it's a bad mix of stuff at all...but it seems like for every terrific bonus feature, there was a not-so-terrific bonus feature. Sure, your 8-year old may squeal with delight over a guided tour of the Genie's luxurious lamp estate. Naturally, your 13-year old daughter will likely swoon over the Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey (and Clay Aiken OMG!!!1) music videos. And of course, for the rest of us, there's a handful of genuinely interesting featurettes about the actual making of the movie. Still, the whole set---like the bulk of Disney's other Platinum releases (namely Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King)---occasionally seems too bloated and watered-down for its own good. You have to give Disney credit for trying, though...there really is something for everyone in this package, and that's nothing to complain about. Anyway, there are a few diamonds in the rough, so let's get started:
Disc One starts things off right with a pair of Audio Commentaries with the filmmakers and animators (surprisingly, this didn't seem to be mentioned anywhere on the packaging). The first track, featuring producers/directors John Musker, Ron Clements, and co-producer Amy Pell, was a decent listen, as the trio sheds a modest amount of light on the film's production and troubled history. More interesting was the animator's track, featuring Andreas Deja, Will Finn, Eric Goldberg, and Glean Keane (supervising animators for Jafar, Iago, Genie, and Aladdin respectively). As a fan of cartoons and animation, it's nice to hear about their experiences firsthand, as these four participants seem laid-back and comfortable about a project that must have been quite a burden at times.
Moving on, we're treated to a series of Deleted Scenes and Songs (about 20 minutes total). These are modestly interesting little artifacts from the early stages of Aladdin, and are presented in rough storyboard form with basic musical accompaniment. Next up, we're given a sampling of past and present Music Videos (also 20 minutes total), including work from the aforementioned Simpson, Lachey, and Aiken, as well as the original "A Whole New World" video with Regina Belle and Peabo Bryson. Continuing the musical theme, there's also a handy option to Jump to a Song (as well as another option to play the film with onscreen song lyrics). Closing off this first disc, we're also given a Pop-Up Fun Facts subtitle option...it's a little repetitive, but a nice inclusion anyway.
Disc Two starts off with the "Virtual Babysitter" "Games & Activities" section, including The Magic Carpet Adventure, an all-new interactive animation short that features guest stars from other Disney releases. Also here is a Virtual Tour of the Genie's Lamp (hosted by Robin Leach), which is available as a guided tour (6 minutes) or a self-guided tour. Here, you can get inside the Genie's pad...and with a posh setup like this, it's a mystery why he ever wanted to leave. There's also the Three Wishes Game (similar to the magic machine that made Tom Hanks, well, Big), as well as the Genie World Tour (3 minutes), a series of postcards that show what the Genie's been up to lately. Anyway, that wraps up the first half of this second disc...and as cute as some of these extras were, most of them are only worth one look. Luckily, things get a little better in the next section, "Backstage Disney"...
The centerpiece of this second disc is undoubtedly A Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin (110 minutes total), a movie-length series of featurettes that gives a nice overview of the creation, production, and execution of the film. It's more or less hosted by noted film historian Leonard Maltin, and available in several viewing options: "Your Wish is Our Command" (a branching choose-your-own featurette option), "Play All" (my personal favorite), and a standard "Index" that lets you pick each segment individually. Among other aspects of the film's production, there's a look at the film's soundtrack, the excellent voice talent involved, and---especially interesting---the film's rocky road to success hinted at during the audio commentaries. While this series seems a little disjointed at times, it really does a decent job of covering all the bases and is worth a look. Next up, there's a short Musical Documentary featuring Alan Menken (20 minutes), the wizard responsible for some of Disney's award-winning songs and musical numbers. Although I wish they'd have paid more tribute to late lyricist Howard Ashman (as Aladdin would be his final work), it's a nice overview of the film's great music.
As the second disc winds down, we're treated to one of my favorite sections: a look at The Art of Aladdin. The first little featurette is an Art Review (6 minutes) with commentary by some of the supervising animators, and it gives a nice retrospective of the fantastic work done for the film. Even better---though a little clumsily presented---is a series of Still Frame Galleries that provide an interesting visual history of the film's characters (check out the Genie above!). Next up is a look at the film's promotional material, which includes a rough full-frame Theatrical Trailer, a skimpy Poster Gallery, and an interesting series of Unused Conceptual Artwork Samples. That wraps it up...and although this lineup did seem a little bloated, there's still enough meaty behind-the-scenes material to satisfy any film lover. And hey, let's look on the bright side of things...that Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey music video will be worth a laugh a few years down the road.
Well, Aladdin has finally made it to the Platinum Series Collection, and it doesn't disappoint. While the film isn't Disney's crowning achievement, there's more than enough magic here to please the whole family. The DVD presentation, once again, is top-notch and will really please fans of the film. And of course, the extras follow the same Disney pattern as we've grown accustomed to: sure, the self-promotion is a little excessive, but it's great to see such a complete behind-the-scenes presentation (not to mention a decent pair of commentaries). All in all, it's another great release from the House of Mouse, and truly deserves a spot on your shelf. Aladdin proves to be a fine addition to the DVD Talk Collector Series, and it's worth every penny...so track this one down and enjoy!
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Dave Freer has recently relocated to Australia. Originally from South Africa, he writes here about the transplanting of person and culture from a writers perspective.
Take it away, Dave …
It's a long, long way from there to here… Kind of trite really. But reality often is, and where I am now both as a writer and in physical geography, is a long way from my origins. Once I was an Ichthyologist and lived in South Africa. Now I am a writer and pleased to be a very new Australian settler, living on a remote island in the Bass strait. ( http://flindersfreer.blogspot.com/ )
What do you mean, you thought they put boat-people on Christmas Island? I'll have you know that somehow the Australian authorities decided I was a desirable migrant. I chose to go and live on Flinders Island. Really. Would I lie to you?
Heh, seriously, it's a good place to write (well, there are a lot of distractions like a beautiful sea, which I have to catch our tea in) but it's quiet and friendly, and comfortingly safe, far from the realities and restless ghosts of the lost dream. I came here to find peace in which to write… I've written (or co-authored as the principle writer with Eric Flint and Mercedes Lackey) some 12 sf/fantasy novels and a shed-full of shorts so far. They are quietly and subtly flavoured with the dust of Africa and it's going to be interesting to see how a transplanted seedling writer does in a new and very different soil. Probably like African boxthorn – (you know, irrepressible and good for nothing) although at the moment it's still unfamiliar soil and a different landscape, inwardly and outwardly.
That inner landscape — the hidden shared background that makes it possible to write something which carries a great deal more than just the words — and the private corners which writers reveal that we readers guiltily enjoy a voyeuristic peek at, is, for an outsider, a lot more tricky to navigate than for born-and-bred Australians. It's also something that as an incomer I am aware of, that locals may not be: the undertones, the not-quite-spoken attitudes, the subtleties of meaning derived from understanding that background. Hell, even the pronunciation of innocent words can lead a poor foreigner into all sorts of trouble. I'm a rock-climber, and, once-upon-a-time, opened a whole lot of new climbing routes, mostly fingerlocking up vertical cracks. Did you know that South Africans pronounced route = root?
I leave the results of this slight difference to your fevered imagination, because it allowed me to sneak an example of how that shared linguistic landscape shapes things: "once-upon-a-time" told the Western English-speaking reader a great deal more than just the direct meaning of the words. It carries a history – baggage if you like. A simple direct translation into Zulu would not. Likewise that background allows words to carry many more things than just a simple meaning: mood, allusions, implications, sometimes back-history. Some of this is widespread among first language English speakers. I used a lot of this in PYRAMID SCHEME and PYRAMID POWER where I extensively used the common of classical Western mythology we have -even if only via Marvel comics. You all know the baggage of Loki or Thor.
Of course each country has its own. It is something I am working hard at learning here. "It'll be the Eureka Stockade all over again" means something to most Australians, "It'll be Blood River all over again" doesn't. But it's very important (to me as a writer anyway) to understand that inner landscape. One of my primary goals as a writer is remain accessible and easy to read. Unfortunately, I seem to blunder into writing about some fairly complex subjects. I could either fail at accessibility… or I could let the readers fill in the gaps by using that shared background. So it becomes very important to me know not just what 'a squatter' or 'a bogan' is but what implications there are in calling a character one. Knowing the baggage carried by a word and using that baggage can subtly make you a much more powerful and effective writer. It's a difficulty I faced as a South African writing principally for an American market. It doesn't help that I don't live there, and that the culture — while sharing more than most of us are prepared to admit — has its own shared inner landscape. The reality for those of us who want sell to the international English-speaking market is that one has to at least get a handle on the crude geography of it. The US is the biggest market – and that market (just like anywhere else) is a complicated mixture of xenophilia and xenophobia.
I suppose you could say you just want their money and stuff their background and culture. We all love Americans, or Chinese or Poms or South Africans who do that, don't we?
Rowena, here. Interesting points, Dave. I read 'Brasyl' which had a strong South American flavour. As readers, have you discovered writers who give their books exotic flavours? Middle East, India, South Africa? I loved the movie, 'District 9'!


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Jada's controversial essay made "comparisons between a slavemaster discouraging Frederick Douglass from learning to read and modern education struggles in her district." Her voice joins the thousands who have studied unequal access to education based on race and socio-economic status...but she was summarily harassed at school, transferred to another school where her parents saw little difference and an unsafe environment. While the superintendent admits they didn't handle her free speech very well (no kidding) he at least recognizes her right to dissent. The issue here is not only that the school does not seem to welcome free speech...they don't seem to like students to tell it like it is either!
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This is it. This is the wakeboard binding that created the door busting demand that every dealer across the country has heard. A system that closes the door on those who say it is hard to get in and out of your bindings. A system that brings the sport to those with a size 16 foot. A system that provides a fit to not only you but everyone in the whole boat with one pair. A system that has changed the sport. We are talking about the hinge. Delivered in three sizes, each size will fit a wide array of feet. Delivered this year with new materials and a wrap that makes it look legit. Also comes with the high polished lock jaw system for endless adjustments on your board.
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Chateau Cadillac 8 Day Pocket Watch Openscape Plated Engraved Case 6 Jewel Movement
This unique timepiece is a Chateau Cadillac 8 day pocket watch. The piece is an opens cape 6 jewel movement set in a plated engraved case. The case has a blank shield that can be engraved. The dial is intricately engraved with swirling scroll pattern. The case of the watch measures 50.14mm in diameter and sits 15.15mm tall. B498GISPD
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Just seen the image of the new LEGO Castle 70404 - King's Castle http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebricktime/8434232109/. I hate being negative about lego but I'm really disappointed with this. I can get over the dodgy catapult, but the shields and barding. They are not what I hopped for and echos back to Kingdoms 1 which helped me loss interest in the lego castle theme.
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I received my Everyday Minerals haul today! I loved their blush in "Waffle Cone", so I bought more of their blushes in "Email Me" a light toasty brown, and "Apple", a rosy color.
The Swatches:
I also stopped by CVS after work to check out more of the Essence of Beauty brushes since they had a BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF SALE and came out with a foundation brush and a large powder brush. I don't need anymore brushes, but tell a makeup addict that and they don't understand because to them they don't have enough.LOL.
I truly, madly, deeply, love Essence of Beauty Brushes, they are seriously a notch below MAC brushes in my opinion, and you cannot beat the price! I am not even kidding, these brushes are soft and high quality, they don't shed (for me anyway), and they are not scratchy or prickly at all. If you are new to makeup or have a budget, I HIGHLY suggest starting off with these brushes before you go into high-end ones.
I finally got my nails done, I am leaving on Saturday for the Big Apple and thought i'd get my nails looking nice since I have clients to meet, can't be looking all bummy!
And the bf bought me the cutest barrettes!
My overall haul today, I also got some more falsies and Physician's Formula Concealer Duo:
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Everyday Minerals Blushes and Essence of Beauty Brushes
I received my Everyday Minerals haul today! I loved their blush in "Waffle Cone", so I bought more of their blushes in "Email Me" a light toasty brown, and "Apple", a rosy color.
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- Christiana Divine @ Memoirs of A Shopping Addict said...
oOoo, i love those two blushes. i think that email me might be too sheer on me though cause i'm darker than you. but apple looks like it'd be a worthy color to try! :] btw... i also have the waffle cone blush from EDM and love it too! :]
- November 2, 2007 at 12:04 AM
- Anonymous said...
Those brushes sure sounds interesting! Any idea if they're available online, with shipping to other places than US and Canada?
- November 2, 2007 at 2:17 AM
- smileychatterbox said...
Wow Vannessa those blushes are so pretty and natural looking! And that is a very nice manicure. Let me know if the Maybelline mascara works for you, if you can.
Have a great weekend!
- November 2, 2007 at 8:22 AM
- Anonymous said...
Hey Nessa!!! I also LOVEEEE!!! The Essence of beauty brushes I have a discount of $5 so I'm going to be using that and thanx for the heads up on the sale!!!! I'm going to go snatch them up!!! I had been eyeing the foundation brush it looks huge but nice so I'm going to get it I have the black large angled brush and the small white haired one like yours and they shed boo hoo a total dislike i get angry when I have freaking hairs on my face :o( But alas I still like them I dont know why they shed hopefully that will stop agian thanks for the heads up on the sale gotta go today I am also going to return my brush sets today... Take care and dont be a stranger!!!! BTW how do u like the foundation brush have u used it yet??
- November 2, 2007 at 9:14 AM
- Ahleessa said...
I love Essence of Beauty brushes. I have so many and I happen to buy some more this week. :)
I wanted to ask you about Everyday Mineral. How is the concealer? Can you do a tutorial of the steps you do to apply mineral makeup? I just assumed you only put the foundation but do you need the finished powder afterwards? I guess you can say I'm clueless when it comes to putting makeup on *sigh*.
- November 2, 2007 at 9:22 AM
- Vanessa said...
Hi Alma! I used the foundation brush for the first time this morning and I love it! It's big to cover enough of your face that's what I love about it, sorry to hear they are shedding for you, I honestly think all brushes even high-end brushes will shed at some time.
Alyssa- Applying mineral foundation is easy, just use a buff brush or a fluffy powder brush dip in your minerals, tap it on the lid to get rid of the excess powder and swirl while on the cap and then in circular motions apply it on your face. I don't use a finishing powder I really don't see any use for it, but some ppl might use it so it's up to you whether it works for you or not.
- November 2, 2007 at 9:29 AM
- B said...
Thanks for the heads up on the Sephora discount! And you have inspired me to go check out some more Essence of Beauty brushes! So excited....have a fab weekend!
- November 2, 2007 at 10:09 AM
- Anonymous said...
i caught that sale yesterday too! lol. I bought ANOTHER eye shadow brush and a crease brush...LOVE LOVE essence of beauty.
I also bought some concealer...i've come to find that one shade of concealer never works so lately i've been layering two...i have a NYX concealer pot i use and i put my mac studio stick NC43 foundation on top with a concealer brush and PERFECTION! love it!
Enjoy your weekend....oh, and cute nails!
- November 2, 2007 at 10:22 AM
- Anonymous said...
Hey vanessa,
Thanks for the heads up on the brushes. I saw the sale last week but totally forgot all abt it. I am so going to cvs tonight.
Lovin the nails
Have fun in NYC and thanks for being so kind and patient to me.
- November 2, 2007 at 12:47 PM
- Karen said...
fun! cute barettes, awww!
- November 2, 2007 at 10:59 PM
- yummy411 said...
vanessa, what's your favorite essence of beauty brush? my favorite is the define/crease brush... the little small, slim ones (2 in a pack). i love that they are small and give control of a color in the crease.
- November 3, 2007 at 8:55 AM
- ღღCris Oliverღღ said...
I would like to know where to buy the brushes of ESSENCE OF BEAUTY?
Thank you.
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June 3, 2010 - Reducing a protein called beta-amyloid in young mice with a condition resembling Down syndrome improves their ability to learn, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
"This preliminary study in the animal model raises the intriguing possibility that drugs that lower beta-amyloid levels might offer some benefit to children with Down syndrome," said Dr. Craig Powell, assistant professor of neurology at UT Southwestern and co-lead author of the study, which is available in PLoS One, the Public Library of Science's online journal.
Down syndrome, a genetic disease that causes learning disabilities and physical problems, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. This chromosome includes the genes for proteins that produce beta-amyloid, a protein that accumulates in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease and is believed to contribute to cognitive decline.
Children with Down syndrome have increased normal levels of beta-amyloid in their brains, but it is unknown whether the increased levels affect intellectual abilities, Dr. Powell said. By age 40, nearly all adults with Down syndrome develop signs of Alzheimer's, with dementia developing in their 50s and 60s.
For the study, the researchers used mice with a genetic anomaly that closely mimics human Down syndrome. This type of mice have three copies of a stretch of genes, including those related to beta-amyloid production, and also display learning disabilities, including difficulties learning a standard water maze.
The scientists treated four-month-old genetically altered mice with DAPT, an experimental drug that blocks gamma-secretase, an enzyme essential for beta-amyloid production. A four-day treatment lowered beta-amyloid levels by 40 percent and significantly improved the rodents' performance to the point that they learned the maze as quickly as normal mice.
Dr. Powell, however, cautioned that the blocked enzyme is involved in many brain functions besides creating beta-amyloid.
"Current gamma-secretase inhibitors may have untoward side effects," he said. "The goal now is to identify drugs that block the ability of gamma-secretase to create amyloid without blocking its ability to perform its other tasks."
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Earlier this morning Newsweek ran a scoop that could have been featured in the pages of Wired or Ars Technica: an investigation into the man known only as "Satoshi Nakamoto," the elusive creator of bitcoin.
Reporter Leah McGrath Goodman, who covers finance and politics for Newsweek, dug into the life and background of a man, born Satoshi Nakamoto but using the legal name Dorian S. Nakamoto for much of his life, who is believed to be the Satoshi Nakamoto. But in the process, she revealed what some say is a little too much information about the man.
The reclusiveness of the Nakamoto who created bitcoin has been the stuff of legend ever since the publication of the original paper on bitcoin that bore his name. One theory held that it was actually a pseudonym for not just one person but possibly a whole collective of people.
The Newsweek article details a reclusive Japanese-American man in his sixties with a libertarian political streak, two marriages behind him and multiple children, and a history of various high-tech jobs with Radio Corporation of America, financial information service Quotron Systems, and the post-9/11 Federal Aviation Administration.
Much of Newsweek's evidence connecting Goodman's Nakamoto with bitcoin is circumstantial but tantalizing. The most direct piece of evidence that links this Nakamoto to bitcoin was not his work experience or hobbies, but rather a terse statement he gave when Goodman asked him about bitcoin: "I am no longer involved in that and I cannot discuss it," which Goodman characterizes as "tacitly acknowledging his role in the ... project."
Newsweek has come under fire -- in the Reddit forums for bitcoin, among other places -- for presenting what some feel is way too much information about the man. The article also presents a photo purported to be of the man himself, as well as a picture of his house with his car parked in the driveway. Given that the information could be used irresponsibly, and the real Nakamoto could be worth nearly half a billion dollars in digital cash, was this a wise thing to do, some argue?
Whatever Nakamoto's connection with bitcoin -- if any -- the article actually presents scant evidence that Nakamoto has profited from the currency. Bitcoin co-developer Gavin Andresen is quoted as saying that Nakamoto didn't want to become a public figure and might be wary of cashing in on his bitcoin riches for fear of attracting further attention.
Bitcoin's notoriety has peaked in the last couple of weeks, thanks to the bankruptcy of online exchange Mt. Gox and massive thefts at other exchanges. Now the person possibly at the center of the crypto currency, who went to extraordinary lengths to conceal his identity, has become one of the most notorious element of all. It would be one of the bigger ironies to find he has been more or less hiding in plain sight.
Ultimately, bitcoin's real importance lies not in the past, with its creator, but in the future. What's most crucial is whether professional platforms can be created to trade in the currency, and how its underlying algorithms are its real source of value.
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text: Pregnancy Pregnancy Announcement 10 Fun Ideas for Pregnancy Announcement Cards 10 clever pregnancy announcement card ideas to inspire you and your partner1. Scan FunCopythe first ultrasound image of your baby and print out dozens of copies to be the background of your announcement card. Secure the image to a postcard-sized piece of card and affix a 'Coming Soon' label to the upper-right corner of the ultrasound image with your baby's due date. 2. Positively ExcitingFind that picture you took of your positive pregnancy test, come on, we know you took one – and craft a digital photo card around it. Let the image do all the talking, but be prepared for the onslaught of calls, texts and e-mails.3. Bun in the OvenPlace a burger bun on the middle shelf of your oven and snap a picture. Place the picture in a pre-designed pregnancy announcement and send it digitally to friends and family.4. Big Sibs to the RescueDress your older child in a shirt that says 'big brother' or 'big sister' and take a picture. Print it out and send to loved ones, along with a small note with your baby's due date.5. Chalk it UpBuy a small chalkboard and draw a down arrow, as well as your baby's due date. Have your partner take a picture of you holding the chalkboard with the focus on your mid-section. Make copies and send them out. 6. Seat's Taken!Line up three chairs in the grass—one for you, one for your partner and a smaller one for your baby-to-be. Set up your camera's timer, sit down in your respective chairs and smile. The message will be clear, so relatives and friends may be knocking down your door to congratulate you in person.7. Post ThatTie a pretty bow around your exciting news and post it to your family and friends. 8. Happy Birthday!Send a birthday party invitation online to loved ones, but keep the information vague so that they have to click through to learn the details. Inside the invitation, ask that they celebrate, in spirit, your baby's due date with you and your partner, as you'll hopefully be welcoming your new addition on that particular day.9. Oh, by the WayWrite a note to a handful of your favourite people as though you're simply checking in with them and just updating them on your life. At the bottom of the letter include a postscript that reads, "We're expecting a baby on [insert due date]."10. Ready for Your Close UpCraft a faux magazine cover with a picture of you and your baby bump on the front page. The article headlines should reveal details about your pregnancy, such as your due date, food cravings and the baby's gender (if you know). Post it off and wait for the well wishes.Bonus: Winner!Order custom-made scratch-off cards that read, "Knock, knock! Who's there?" Recipients will scratch the ticket to reveal "Baby [insert your last name], due on [insert your due date]".Sharing the thrilling news that you and you partner are going to be parents (perhaps even for the second, third or even fourth time) is momentous, so have fun with your announcement! You might also like:


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They say necessity is the mother of technology and right now, necessity has added another feature in the equation and it is mobility. Right now, accessible computers while outside the house, along the beach or even in a plane are the most essential and advantageous things in the world. The creation of high quality laptops is essential today to respond to the needs of people for connectivity and interaction online. The main purpose people want to move around computers is that the current rage for internet based jobs are really booming and a desktop cannot be carried anywhere. Today, people can work in a cafe and move around to get to places with very minimum setup time. Internet is also the reason why people use laptops and social networking as well as the immense potential of internet for work, entertainment and business opens a lot of doors for jet setting business folks to handle work anywhere with internet capabilities. If a laptop malfunctions or does not work properly, it is essential to get laptop repair to revive this essential tool of communication and work.
There are a lot of problems and issues that could occur with improper handling of a laptop. The LCD screen could go off because of probable introduction to moisture or extreme heat. The laptop could also have problems with the system that requires analysis and fixing of the motherboard as well as other aspects. The CD/DVD player could also have a problem and it needs replacement. One of the more common problems is virus infestation that caused the system to shut down because of an unsecured Internet connection. These aspects have to be checked and analyzed by a certified technician that can check the hardware and software of the computer. There are also laptop repair service centers that can check brand specific laptops for analysis and fixing.
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The cyber-world is full of threats such as viruses, spyware, Trojans, Worms and etc. These can affect your PC and even steal your personal information. These cyber-threats can cause huge dilemmas to your PC. Always have an anti-virus guard installed. Upgrade the program and schedule regular updates. Your software's database should be updated for a full-protection.
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We all adore our laptop until the day it doesn't function the way we would like, or worse than this - not at all. We need to be mobile and we need to be connected making the laptop one of our best friends along with our cell phone. However when the worse case scenario occurs there are a few things we should take into account before deciding that laptop repair is the best option - with this being the obvious option what else can we consider?
Laptop repair can be a costly expense just to have the same machine back in our hands with the possibility of having another problem and more expense to worry about in the near future. What if someone told you that you could get cash for your existing laptop, functioning or not, regardless of it´s condition, despite it being used as a doormat by the children, and having the early morning coffee split on it numerous times.
There is now a great way to trade in your old laptop, receive a cash payment for it and this can then subsidize the purchase of a brand new computer at the same expense of paying if you had considered laptop repair - the only difference being there is no waiting for the store to call and tell you it´s not quite ready for collection, or it is going to cost a little more than first quoted, and you get a brand new laptop that is up to date. Sounds like a great way to go, but how and where can this all be done?
It is quite a straight forward process, and a lot easier than taking the laptop for repair, all you have to do is go to a site such as www.cashforlaptops.com, they will give you a quote for your current laptop, in ANY condition, whether it is working fine, just won´t turn on, it has a cracked screen or any other damage you can possibly imagine. Once you have your quote they will rush you a prepaid box for you to rap up and return the laptop to them, once they receive the package they process your used laptop the same day - formatting the hard drive is a primary task and from there your check is mailed direct to you. No cost involved from you, just a payment in your hand in no time, quite the opposite of the laptop repair process!
With the above said, having to choose between receiving a payment to dampen the cost of a new laptop, or pay a ghastly figure for the laptop repair, it not expands the options, it pretty much rules the original idea out. With this great way to trade in, regardless of the condition, it could change the way we think when we have to apprehend the thought of laptop repair and what to do when the worst happens - because we know negative occurrences will happen all we can do is take the best from them.


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Are you making your own boiler, or getting a commercial one? Oh, and nice fix on those wheels BTW. You make it look and sound so simple, I'd be swearing and cursing after the 2nd one I bet.Looking forward to the next installment!
Nice work. So the hornblocks are square pieces, rather then the usual ribbed castings. Especially like the way you did the cylinders. Great picture lessonvr Bob
I'm reading, but I only like to contribute if i have something useful to say, which isn't that often!Although while I am here, could you give an idea of what the arrangement of your lathe is? it looks like you've some kind of gearbox in front of the actual headstock?
I've been rather quiet recently, Stew.Lurking. Appreciating. Learning...... David.
The lathe is a Chester Model B a 3 in 1 with the mill drill head removed, cheep and nasty but its done everything I want in the last 8 years, its got a huge swing which is very useful at times. It doesn't have a gear box as such, the speed is changed with a belts and pulleys.
..... just goes to show its the craftsman not the tool that makes the job
I also was wondering about the pics.Do you know what this loco is going to weigh when it is finished ?Dave.
I right click on the picture and then choose " show image ". Picture is then monitor size.
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Here's Ozzie Guillen:
"I was thinking about Liner today. He's gonna be out there tomorrow. Hopefully, we get him out there tomorrow, no matter how the game is. I have to get this guy to the mound. I have to. Even [if] people don't want [me] to. We're not gonna win without him. Or, it's gonna be tougher, because we did win without him last year, he was out two months [because] he was hurt, but it's gonna be tough for us to win without Liner and we got to him the ball back and the confidence we have for him."


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The weekend stream of violence between Israelis and Palestinians drove the Cairo stock exchange three percent lower on Sunday, June 3. The Hermes Financial Index closed at 6,342.76 points—194.64 points lower—whereas the broader CIBC index lost 0.5 points, closing at 69.15.
Most share prices fell despite it being the first day that Egypt was effectively included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) benchmark of Emerging Markets Free (EMF) index, expected to dramatically increase foreign investment in the market.
Analysts attribute the bourse's weakness to the escalating violence in region. On Friday, a suicide bombing outside a Tel Aviv nightclub killed 20 people, and wounded more than 130, raising international concerns about the region's rising conflict.
Egypt's foreign exchange problem is also adding to the general pessimism in the market, as the supply of U.S. dollars remains scarce in banks, and black market exchange rates have risen since the official exchange rate change made on Monday, reported Reuters news agency. According to market sources, dollars have been exchanged in the black market at a rate of 4.06-4.10 pounds, whereas in the offshore market the pound has been trading at 3.95 to 4.00 pounds to the dollar, and has been stable for at least the last month.
Egypt's Central Bank slightly devalued the central exchange rate last Monday from 3.85 to 3.86 pounds per dollar. The "managed peg" exchange rate system allows banks and bureaux to trade within a band of one percent to either side of the central rate.
Orascom Telecom (OT) lost 4.25 percent in Sunday's trading, closing at 29.00 points, whereas Egyptian Company for Mobile Services (MobiNil) closed at 64.51 points, down 3.6 percent from Thursday's close. Commercial International Bank (CIB) was last traded at 33.85 pounds, also down 2.3 percent from Thursday's close. —(MENA Report)
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RC;I have a friend who "used" to have 3 or 4 of them. I don't see him a lot because he's all over Alabama & Tennessee. As a matter of fact he bought some up around Townsend, Tn a couple of years ago. If you'd like next time I see him I'll ask him if he wants to get rid of them.Vance; I saw a show on RFDTV about some of the mid west steam powered tractors. I couldn't believe how big the plows were that they pulled!In the Red river valley of North Dakota were what were called bonanza farms. Huge acreages for the time and the steam tractors and tillage equipment were of amazing size. Those chernozim soils are the richest in the world. I put myself thru college building interstate highway on heavy equipment and that black soil goes down twenty feet in places. It was the bottom of glacial lake Aggasiz (sp) Best potatoes you can get are out of that dirt.


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Quirky and Whimsical
To all who smile when they see a whirlgig…
to all who adore the witty and eccentric…
to all who love the garden…
to all who think a plain green lawn isn't enough…
to all who wish life would sometimes slow down…
to all of you…
…welcome to Winter Wheat.
Winter Wheat Country Store
The Location
Set in the tranquil shadows of stately pine and spruce trees just south of Sparta, Ontario, Winter Wheat invites visitors to slow down and take delight in the unexpected.
The Experience
Surprises abound around every turn down the garden path. Chainsaw carvings, uniquely decorated with recycled scraps of wood, metal and found objects. There are places to rest and relax… visitors speak quietly, smile at strangers and… take their time. It is a place of absolute delight and joy.
The Store
The store is an enchanting place nestled in a park like setting. It offers a wide variety of items from home and garden decor to a unique selection of fashionable clothing and jewelry.
Stay awhile and enjoy.
Life is made up of moments and memories...
``The seasons are what a symphony ought to be:
four perfect movements in harmony with each other.``
~ Artur Rubenstein
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``It's a perfect place to get away from the regular world and have a great time.``
Winter Wheat is a Folk Art Environment that celebrates Folk Art
and all who take pleasure in expressing what's in their heart.
``Once you've been here it beckons you to return.``
``A very peacful, tranquil place.``
When you're visiting the area, Winter Wheat also invites you to visit the following places and meet some of our special friends.
Food and Accommodations:
Pinecroft and Green Frog Tearoom – in Aylmer – 1-519-773-3435
Kettle Creek Inn 1-866-414-0417
Quai Du Vin Estate Winery in St. Thomas – 519-775-2216
Inn on the Harbour in Port Stanley – 519-782-7623
Sparta House Tea Room & Restaurant in Sparta – 519-775-2313
Connemara Farm in Port Stanley – 519-657-1787
Other Places of Interest
HMCS Ojibwa in Port Burwell
Steed & Company Lavender Farm in Sparta – 519-494-5525
Family Flowers Inc. in St Thomas – 519-631-6004
Clovermead Bees and Honey in Aylmer – 519-6773-5503
Peter Robson Studios in Sparta – 519-775-2522
Periscope Playhouse in Port Burwell – 519-874-4026
For More Information
St. Thomas Elgin Tourist Association 1-519-631-1460 ext. 137
Discover Southern Ontario 519-633-5547
``Winter Wheat is a very special place to visit.``
Happiness and joy have no relish unless they are shared with others.
We love having company... and please contact us if you have any questions at all ... or to just let us know what you think!
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5277 Quaker Road
Sparta, ON
Telephone: 519-660-9623
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Due to a recent fire, Winter Wheat will be closed until further notice.
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If service is the secret to success, A Voce Columbus, the newest addition to Time Warner Center's roster of fine dining restaurants, has my endorsement. Manager, Dominique Bell, a well seasoned professional with a great resume of restaurant management to her credit, is warm and welcoming, and the serving staff doesn't miss a beat. With not one, but several enticing mouth watering menus to choose from, A VOCE COLUMBUS offers a wide variety of reasonably priced traditional and creative Italian dishes and courses to choose from. The décor and ambiance is casual but refined; minimalist and modern with handsome leather table tops.
It is Friday, and following lunch, we have planned to visit The Art and Design Museum to view the Madeleine Albright " Read My Pins" Collection. We are seated at a table overlooking the fountains and statues of Columbus Circle, the entrance to Central Park, the Museum of Art and Design, and Broadway, the route of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Executive chef, Missy Robbins is not here today, so we send a message to chef de cuisine, Jeremy McMillan to serve us what he would like us to taste, not realizing the abundance and variety of dishes he would send out from the sanctuary of his kitchen. Lunch begins with a delicious ricotta cheese , olive oil and mint spread, served with fresh baked bread, which we devour with a glass of Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay.
The menus are unique and fun to ponder; the Antipasti Menu is priced from $10 to $16; I take a bite of the Baccala, house made salt cod with taggiasca olives, raisins and pine nuts. I usually find this dish somewhat on the salty side for my taste buds, but it is delicate and exceptional; the Fungi al forno, roasted trumpet royal mushrooms with fonduta, mache and hazelnuts is meaty, tender and succulent, with the added crunch of the hazelnuts.
The Salumi Menu, at $8 a selection offers a choice of sweet and spicy sliced meats from Italy, New York and San Francisco; we are served plates of prosciutto di parmi, spicy salami and 'nduja without its casing (a very spicy and smoky sausage).
The Vendure Menu at $6 a selection, offers a wide range of vegetarian treats, served in small pots including: eggplant with calabrian chili (eggplant can be bitter when not cooked properly; this is delicious) . . . pickled baby fennel with dried orange . . . mushrooms sott"olio with rosemary and garlic . . . beets, pistachio with sweet garlic, thyme, and orange . . . cauliflower with almonds, golden raisins, … radishes and anchovy vinaigrette.
We pass on a salad course but notice the table next to us is munching on a crisp Insalata di crescione: watercress, fennel, citron vinaigrette, grilled goat's milk ricotta.
From the Primi menu we are served two pastas: Mezzaluna, taleggio filled pasta with butternut squash and brown butter sage (my favorite dish, one I will come back often to order with a green salad), and the Pappardelle with braised rabbit, porcini mushrooms, rosemary, and parmigiano reggiano. We feel as if we are gaining weight with every bite, but keep going as the parade of chef specialties continues to cover our table. Next, from the Seccondi menu: Trota alla griglia, trout, crispy potato fingerlings, bitter greens and anchovy vinaigrette. I am not a trout fan, but the chef picks up the beat with a platter of lamb chops and lamb sausage, served with Umbrian lentils and stone fruit mostarda, cooked to medium rare perfection. Prices range from $22 to $34 for the lamb. A Voce Columbus also offers a Le Marche Menu, a three course $29 Prezzo fisso and a $35, Prezzo fisso, served from 5- 6 P.M.
Save room, if you can for the large selection of cow, sheep and buffalo milk cheeses, and the decadent DOLCI MENU of pana cotta, tarts, pumpkin bread pudding, ricotta filled crepes and their signature Semi Freddo, a semi-frozen chocolate chip mousse, served with a basket of warm vanilla bean donuts and a pot of chocolate Verona dipping sauce; when I bit into a donut, vanilla cream and brandy filling oozed out into my mouth.
A VOCE COLUMBUS has a large open bar, one step up from the dining room, with a special bar menu and sweeping views of the park. This is not a table cloth restaurant, but one that promises to be a favorite with discerning diners who appreciate a traditional Italian feast for one, two or a large group of friends and family.
So many menus . . . so many choices; this is a restaurant one can dine in every night of the week; the food and service will not disappoint you. A Voce Columbus also has two private rooms for events.
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Name: Beer Camp #95 Blood Shot
Brewed By: Sierra Nevada
Style: Imperial Red Ale
I'm sitting at Nocturnem Draft Haus writing this review, it's a special release party for Charlie Smith from Veazie who won a trip to Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp.
Deep crimson red with dark shadows and a khaki colored head.
The nose is very hop forward, juicy citrus and some pine, I'm not picking up the malt through the hops.
Blood Shot is really well balanced, there is a nice malt body, some caramel sweetness with a touch of dark toasty grains and maybe even a hint of chocolate. The hops are very flavorful, pine and grapefruit with a really pleasant bitterness that lingers on your tongue between sips. There is a slight spiciness in the aftertaste as well that I would normally associate with some rye malt but it may be the hops. The alcohol is strong in the flavor but there is a nice warming sensation in the throat and chest.
Overall I'm really impressed, I've had other imperial reds that were nowhere near as balanced as this, the hops are big enough to please a hophead but not so bitter as to scare the average drinker away. This beer is on tap at Nocturnem for a short time, if you want to try it get here, ASAP. Sierra Nevada won't be releasing it in bottles until later this year. Congrats Charlie, the beer you helped brew is excellent!


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Bally minute # 7
ĀĀ ĀWell it's been a little while since I wrote my last Bally Minute and I have had this one issue going through my mind for some time now. ĀNow all of you out there know that I like to play video games. ĀI really enjoy getting online and playing other humans, you know it's quite fun. ĀI really like to play Madden 09 online. ĀWhen I first started playing I stunk really bad, but now that I have been practicing and getting better I can actually beat people and it makes me feel real good about myself. (haha). But here's the problem I have with playing online; see the younger kids (you know them, the ones with the real high pitched voices) Āso now a day all that these kids want to do is win. ĀHey there's nothing wrong with that but when I am beating them and they quit the game early and I don't get the win and they don't get the loss that's where I start to get upset. ĀI mean, come on, suck up your pride and just take the loss, like I have many of times, I know everyone out there that does play online knows what I'm talking about. ĀNow people out there are going to read this and think to themselves, "Geez Bally are you some kind of nerd?" NO! I'm not. ĀSo I like to play some games after a long day… Sue me! ĀIt makes me calm, unless I lose haha. ĀSo I hope someone from Playstation reads this and does something about these kids that cheat and ruin all the fun. ĀI'm really glad I got this off my chest.


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NASHVILLE – Loyola University Maryland trailed by 11 with just over nine minutes to play, but a 13-0 run put the Greyhounds in front, and they held off host Tennessee State University for a 67-65 on Saturday night in Ramada Worldwide Bracketbuster action.
The Greyhounds (20-9) held the Tigers (16-14) to just four points in the final 10 minutes of the game.
Loyola's win was the first defeat for the Tigers at the Gentry Center this season. Prior to Saturday night, Tennessee State was 10-0 in its home arena. Last year, the Tigers lost just one home game – to Murray State, a team that was ranked in the Top 15 at the time – and they were 20-1 since the beginning of 2011-2012 before the Greyhounds' win.
The win was the Greyhounds 20th of the season, marking the first time in school Division I history that Loyola has won 20 games in back-to-back seasons. Loyola, which joined Division I in 1981-1982, finished with 24 victories a year ago for its first 20-win season at the Division I level.
Erik Etherly scored a team-high 26 points, and Dylon Cormier added 20, to lead the Greyhounds.
Loyola led just once during the first half when Dylon Cormier scored the Greyhounds' first points with a layup and hit a free throw after being fouled to put Loyola ahead 3-2.
The Tigers, however, scored 13 of the next 15 points to take a 10-point advantage at the game's first media timeout.
Loyola clawed back within four, 23-19, with 11:17 on the clock, but another Tennessee State run – this one 16-6 – gave the Tigers a 39-25 lead on a Kellen Thornton jumper with 6:30 to go before the break. The Greyhounds pulled back within seven shortly thereafter, but Tennessee State jumped ahead by 13 once more.
Franz Rassman pulled down a Cormier miss and laid it in just before the first-half buzzer to cut the lead to 49-38 at halftime.
Loyola shot 58.6-percent in the first-half, but the Tigers went 10-of-10 from the free-throw line, and the Greyhounds were just 3-of-8 at the stripe before the break.
Tennessee State went back up 13, 51-38, to start the second half, but a traditional 3-point play by Cormier started a 7-0 Loyola run that made cut the Tigers' advantage to 53-47 on an Etherly jumper with 13:54 remaining.
The Tigers quickly pushed the lead back to double digits when Jordan Cyphers hit a three and Patrick Miller and Thornton knocked down jumpers. Thornton's basket gave Tennessee State a 60-47 cushion with 11:12 left in regulation.
Miller converted a 3-point play after being fouled at 10:01, and the lead was 12, but Etherly made 1-of-2 at the line with 9:04 on the clock to make the score 63-52.
Rassman hit a pair of free throw for Loyola at 9:01, but Cyphers did the same for Tennessee State at 8:16, and the lead was back to 11.
Cyphers' free throws were the last points Tennessee State would score for almost five minutes, however, as Loyola tallied 13 unanswered points.
Etherly completed a 3-point play with a layup and free throw, and less than a minute later, he hit 1-of-2 at the line. Anthony Winbush scored on a layup at 6:40, and Robert Olson canned a three with 6:09 to play.
Olson, who finished with seven points, scored again on a jumper at 4:24, tying the game at 65-65. A Robert Covington turnover led to a Cormier fast-break layup at 3:53, putting Loyola in front for the first time since there was 18:25 left in the first half.
Miller went to the line twice over the next minute, but he made just 1-of-2 both times, his second tying the game at 67-67 with 2:57 to play.
Neither Loyola, nor Tennessee State, could score for more than 2:40, but Cormier drew a foul on Deshawn Dockery with 11 ticks left, and he hit both free throws to provide the final margin.
Loyola held the Tigers to just 18 second-half points on 6-of-22 shooting.
R.J. Williams led Loyola with four assists, and Etherly had a team-best eight rebounds.
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Hey readers!
I've talked before about my general ignorance of Canadian cuisine, and of the measly repertoire of veganized Canadian dishes that I've accumulated since I moved to Toronto (for the record, it's three dishes long: tourtière, poutine, and bannock). The problem is that I just never come across many distinctly Canadian dishes in person (in fact, the only tourtière and bannock I've ever seen are the ones I've made myself). But the other day it hit me, quite out of the blue: there was another Canadian dish that I had known of for a long time and just somehow overlooked—namely, the fantabulous sweet treat known as Nanaimo Bars, named after the (I'm assuming) lovely city of Nanaimo in BC. These small little dessert squares are three-layer brownies (or brownie-ish snacks) consisting of a graham cracker crumb layer on the bottom, a flavored custard layer in the middle, and a chocolate layer on top, with plenty of coconut in there and on top as well. If you can't tell from that description, they are dangerously decadent and delicious. Yet for some reason, I had never given the slightest thought to veganizing them. But once the thought got in my head, there was no way of getting it out, except by making them for myself.
Fortunately, it turned out that vegan Nanaimo bars had already been thought of and created by the wonderful Angela of Oh She Glows, who posted an extensively detailed recipe for them last Christmas. And let me tell you—this recipe is absolutely incredible. It's definitely one of the most complicated desserts I've ever made (though granted, I am not a very frequent baker), but all the work was well worth it. I perhaps made the work a little harder on myself by making my own graham crackers from scratch as well (which you may have noticed in this post), but overall the whole process was fun, and made a little easier by the fact that all the "baking" is actually done in the freezer. The greatest thing about these bars though is that they do not taste at all vegan: the chocolate is rich (and dark, of course), the custard is wonderful, and the graham cracker crust holds together perfectly and tastes great. These nanaimo bars will (and did) knock the socks off vegans and omnis alike.
As this was my first foray into the vegan nanaimo bar scene, there are a few things I will tweak next time I make this recipe. For example, my graham cracker crumb layer turned out way thicker than it should be, and the chocolate layer ended up a little thinner than desired, so I'll definitely be fiddling some with those amounts in the future. Also, nanaimo bars allow for a lot of fun variations in the custard flavoring, and I definitely want to try them out with a mint or peanut butter center. But for now, I'm more than happy enjoying what little is left of my delicious first batch. Canada rules.
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Beat the Streak Report: Thursday, Sept. 24
Today's recommended picks
Chase Utley, 2B, Phillies
.533 AVG (8-for-15) since '04 vs. Brewers starter Jeff Suppan
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, Cubs
.429 AVG (6-for-14) since '04 vs. Giants starter Brad Penny
Derrek Lee, 1B, Cubs
.462 AVG (6-for-13) lifetime vs. Giants starter Brad Penny
BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56
Yesterday's results
It was one of those days in which the BTS gods seemingly conspired against the game's leaders.
First, GBaby was knocked from the top spot following his selection of Kevin Youkilis. Youk certainly had his chances in a victory over the Royals, but he could only muster a walk in five plate appearances. The o-fer ended GBaby's streak at 40 games, tied for the eighth-longest mark of the season.
Next, second-place contestant larrythemailman1 and stikid610, who was tied for third, also fell from the pack. The culprit behind the demise of their respective 35- and 33-game streaks was Matt Kemp, who also managed a lone walk in five plate appearances vs. the Nationals.
That left struck00, who received a 1-for-4 performance from Matt Holliday to move up to 34 games, as the new top dog in the standings. It's too late in the season for struck00 to topple DiMaggio's record, but he still has a shot at tying TannerNielsen's season mark of 45 games.
Yesterday's Top 5 most selected players
1. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 9.7%, 2-for-4
2. Brian McCann (ATL): 6.0%, 1-for-5
3. Albert Pujols (STL): 4.1%, 1-for-4
4. Dustin Pedroia (BOS): 3.9%, 2-for-3
5. Clint Barmes (COL): 3.7%, 2-for-3
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After yesterday's train wreck, I'm going with Migeul Cabrera v. Tribe's Carrasco.
I also went with Migeul Cabrera… There goes my 14 game streak… It was a toss up between him and Ichiro….Well there that old saying "Wait until next year"
Another year in the books and I am still the champ! Klayman- When do I get my sit down with the King?
Make it happen
Friday 9/25…………..
0 – 2 the last two days. There is only one way up from this abyss………
The "dragbunt v. Ichirio" challenge is ON!
I'm going to pick someone besides Ichrio "The Little Magican" Suzuki each day for the rest of the season to see who can put together a bigger streak in the last 10 days, me or Ichirio! I'm posting the odds that I can beat The Little Magician at 8-1 in his favor.
Today my pick is coming courtesy of hammanm. He posted his picks for the weekend a few days ago and took Alfredo Callaspo for today. When I saw the names and saw Callaspo, I thought hammanm was having some fun with us by slipping in a fake name on his list. Is Callaspo the drummer with the rock band Santanya?, or is he is a mid-fielder on the El Real Madrid Soccer team?, or is he the El Presidente of Bolivia? Well as it turns out he is the 2nd baseman on the KC Royals. He has been pretty hot so I'm going with him in my first day of the "dragbunt v. Ichirio Challenge."
Let's have some fun the last 10 days – post your wacky picks! Will someone step up and do an ABC challenge by taking a player with the last name A on day #1, B on day 2 etc. How about a country challenge by taking a player from a different country each day. Come on guys I know you can come up with some crazy ideas. How about 10 days of switch hitters, all lefties, all righties!
Remember – Always better to laugh than cry.
Good Luck to all today………….
Sat – 9/26
dragbunt v. Ichirio Challenge "Day 2"
I'm going with Shin Soo Choo of Tribe today. Berken of O's looks hittable.
Yesterday's Results – Ichirio and my pick, Callaspo, both got hits. We are tied at 1 game streaks each.
Good Luck to All today…….
Ichirio ejected on a ball/strike dispute with homeplate umpire Runge and he goes 0 – 3. His first ejection in 8 plus seasons. Now you know that Ichirio could have a "discussion" with an umpire about a ball/strike but even "The Little Magician" can't take his bat and draw a line in the dirt as to where he thought the pick actually went!
His streak is now zero.
Go Shin Soo Choo!
I have no idea why that is not allowed. All he did was point. He did not show him up.
How is barring the action of pointing something out, facilitating discussion? What is easier? Pointing with your bat or saying, "the ball was 3 inches off the outside corner at the belt."?
And why is a manager allowed to point, but a player is not? If it was about being "shown up," the rules should be the same for both groups of players.
The Ichiro ejection……….
My feeling is that putting the line in the dirt can be seen by all 30,000 people at the game. This embarasses the umpire.
The "unwritten Rule" is that you can not do this.
Runge did call Ichirio out twice on the play. The raised his right hand to signal strike 3 and then gave a pump signal showing that it was strike 3 a few seconds later. Was he trying to showe up Ichirio?
What is the read on Runge as an umpire? His dad was an umpire too.
Ichirio went hitless on Sunday – Is this his first back to back hitless games this year.
Monday 9/28
The dragbunt v. Ichirio hitting streak challenge is about as exciting as watching paint dry.
Ichirio's streak is at zero.'
dragbunt, took 0 -5 Rajai Davis on Sunday is now at zero.
How bad is your pick when he goes 0-5!
I'm going with Jacoby Ellsbury on Monday as he is 5 – 5 v. Jays hurler, Scott Richmond, game at Boston too.