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It says the US should pay $250/tonne of CO2. I'm sure this would be high enough to change behaviour, but imagine the political system capable of putting this in place. I think subsidising renewables and CCS directly to try to make them cheaper than (unabated) fossil fuels, with a lower carbon tax, is more likely to work.
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Hello, I am in the process of installing a new handrail and iron baluster system for my stairs. I have a question regarding the turn of the handrail to go down the stairs. Here is a link to a basic diagram of my stairs: http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/8793/stairsh.jpg (sorry, I do not know how to make this a hotlink).
My question is how to properly cut the handrail around the newell post at the top of the stairs. I have one handrail that runs along the balcony that will terminate right into the newell, no problem. The handrail that goes down the stairs will consist of two parts. One will be a very short piece that dead-ends into the newell on one end and the other end will need (I think) to have a compound miter cut to match up with the second piece that continues down the stairs. I do not know how to properly cut these two pieces. Any ideas?
Please let me know if my explanation of the situation is unclear and I will do my best to clarify.
It is a simple 90 turn, cut each angle at 45 degrees, and attach one to the other as you prefer. Use care if bolting the rail/newel joint as you will be bolting into the small short-grain return, and it would be easy to split it.
They also sell factory-made rounded 090's for situations like this, but they can be tricky to cut down to length without experience and a good saw. They would entail doing two stair-bolt attachments.
If, OTOH, you are asking how to level off the rail and do a 90 return with one compound cut, well, that cannot be done. The leveling off and the 90 have to be done separately, and a 3rd piece of rail is needed; it ends up being an odd little angled wafer of stock, with a 40* miter in one direction, and a 45* miter in the other. The top of the main rail gets a corresponding 40* cut, and the short return gets the other 45.
It's not worth it, unless the square part of the newel is so small that the rail return lacks the attachment space and you have an ugly overhang. I think that regular 2 1/2" newels are okay with the one-turn type of cut, with regular size rail.
Thanks for the quick response. Let me see if I understand you. I would need to have three pieces of handrail to make this happen. The first would connect to the newel post (it is a 3" newel post). This piece (#1 on dwg) would be flat on one end to bolt directly into the newel and the other end would have a 45ð miter cut to mate up to the second piece to make the 90ð turn. The second piece (#2) would then have the corresponding 45ð miter and then the other end would have to be mitered to match the angle of the decent of the handrail going down the stairs (the alpha angle from the picture). The third piece (#3) is the handrail going down the stairs. Is that right?
Is there any way to do this better or with just two pieces. I know of the curved piece and that is a last resort but the way I have it drawn sure creates a lot of joints which will just weaken the stability.
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You understood my second option perfectly. The first option just has the short return piece meeting the newel while rotated or canted at the angle of the staircase. This is easiest as it does away with the transition, and most builder-grade new construction defaults to this simpler alternative. Just remember that your horizontal balcony or landing rail must be at 36-38", but the stair handrail must be at 32=34" above the nosing of the treads. This creates a great disparity, and it is very possible that the square part of your newel (assuming that it has a turned section in the middle) will not be capable of catching both of these rail heights. That's what goosenecks are for. The gooseneck raises the terminus of the railing to the very same height above the landing as the horizontal rail, thereby creating a visual unity to the whole assembly.
It's not that a gooseneck is mandated by code, it just looks better, and lets you use a newel with a smaller square section. (newels are made with as longer and shorter square sections.)
Just make sure you understand that the stair rail must be within the 32-34" range.
Rotating the handrail! That's brilliantly simple! For some reason, I just couldn't visualize the setup until you said that. Thanks a ton!!!
As for the railing height and such, I am using a "landing newel" for the top newel. This has an extended flat square section so two different height handrails can mate up to it. Once I lay everything out, I'll see if I need that curved piece of if I can make it work.
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Posted 21 January 2013 - 05:52 PM
I think I really like it, but it came as a bit of an out of the blue idea, so I'm not sure if it's just a crazy pregnant lady idea!
Boys options are old faithfuls like William, Samuel, James, Daniel, etc, which gives a sense of our style.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 06:10 PM
Love it, easy to spell, read and pronounce. Suitable for all ages.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 06:13 PM
If those are your boys style, Anna is in the same league as them.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 06:17 PM
Anna is lovely and very much in the style of the boy names you like. I love Hannah too.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 06:18 PM
We have an Anna.
It's a great name!
Not super common, easy to spell and pronounce, classic, pretty.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 06:18 PM
Works on someone as a kid and as an old lady. Super easy to spell and not overly common.
Amazing choice!
Posted 21 January 2013 - 06:20 PM
Dd1 is Anna
Posted 21 January 2013 - 06:20 PM
Anna was one of our top choices for a girls name, unfortunately certain associates of ours pronounce it with an absolutely horrid nasal twang and make it sound so whiny that we couldn't saddle a child with it.
We compromised and gave our daughter the name "Aiyanna", it get's contracted to Anna but they use the pronunciation we wanted. I still sometimes wish we'd gone with Anna as the boys have boringly conventional mainstream names and her exotic sounding full name sticks out like a sore thumb.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 06:21 PM
Love it. In the delivery room we wavered from our original choice and nearly went with Anna. If I had another girl that would probably be her name.
It is the sort of name that is feminine, simple, but strong. You could be the prime minister or a rock star or just a normal mum!
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Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:01 PM
Love Anna, Hannah as well. It's timeless and elegant.
Love Anna Catherine or Hannah Catherine.
We can't use it because it's one of DH's exes.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:48 PM
It's in keeping with your boys' but I would say so are Jane, Elizabeth/Isabel, Catherine/Katharine, Mary/Marie, etc. and I prefer every one of those.
I like Hannah and Annabel (both related to Anna) more than Anna itself.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:51 PM
Wow! Almost total agreement on a name suggestion. An EB first?
I love it too.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:51 PM
Anna is easy. Easy to spell. People don't get it wrong.
I will say it seems to be very popular at the moment. I know lots of kids who are Anna, where as there was only one when I was growing up. I never knew another Anna
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:55 PM
I never comment much on name threads but had to on this....as an Anna..it is a great name...and very easy as you can't pronounce it differently or really stuff up the spelling.
Only thing is some people try and call me Anne which isn't my name....
But it's a palindrome as well so very cool
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:56 PM
Love it!
There are 3 Anna's in my life..
The first - my cousin's daughter is a beautiful, kind and really smart young girl.
The 2nd is one of my closest friends - she's one of the most amazing women I know.
And the third is my step MIL, she's an angel.
Not really sure if name has anything to with temperament but all the Anna's I know are awesome.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:58 PM
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I never comment much on name threads but had to on this....as an Anna..it is a great name...and very easy as you can't pronounce it differently or really stuff up the spelling.
I know girls/women named Anna and those named Ana. And Annas who say it differently from each other.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 07:59 PM
I love Anna!
Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:00 PM
Anna is lovely
Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:02 PM
Love it!
Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:02 PM
I love Anna. Or Hannah.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:03 PM
Love it!
Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:06 PM
I think Anna is beautiful. Would have used it for DD2 except it sounds too similar to DD1's name.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:07 PM
Another fan.
I also love Anne, which I think is greatly underrated.
Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:08 PM
I love this name. I like your boys names as well, great taste!
Posted 21 January 2013 - 08:11 PM
Anna is lovely
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|Coordinates: 18°00′N 79°35′E / 18.0°N 79.58°ECoordinates: 18°00′N 79°35′E / 18.0°N 79.58°E
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|Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation(GWMC)
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|406.87 km2 (157.09 sq mi)
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|302 m (991 ft)
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|2,331.44/km2 (6,038.4/sq mi)
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Warangal pronunciation (help·info); (also known as Orugallu and Ekasila Nagaram)[3] is a city and district headquarters of Warangal district in the Indian state of Telangana.[4] Warangal is located at 148 kilometres (92 mi) towards northeast of the state capital of Hyderabad and is the administrative headquarters of Warangal District. Warangal city is cluster of Warangal, Hanmakonda and Kazipet areas. It is the second-biggest city after Hyderabad in Telangana.[5] It is well known for heritage and has been included in the scheme of Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) along with eleven other cities of the country[6] and also selected in the finalized list of 100 proposed smart cities by NDA government with the view of developing urban infrastructure and industrial investment in the listed cities.[7]
Warangal is the fastest growing city in Telangana state. Its population is about to exceed 1 million, considering the growth of city and its historical significance, warangal is tagged as the second Metropolitan city next to Hyderabad after issuing the Government Order no.40, according Greater status to Warangal Municipal Corporation.[8][9]
- 1 Etymology
- 2 History
- 3 Geography and climate
- 4 Demographics
- 5 Administration
- 6 Economy
- 7 Transport
- 8 Education
- 9 Culture
- 10 Tourism
- 11 Warangal Tourist Places
- 12 Gallery
- 13 See also
- 14 References
- 15 Further reading
- 16 External links
"Oru" terms the word 'single', "Kallu" is referred as a 'stone'. The word "Orugallu" synonyms, one rock, which describes the city was carved out of a single large stone. The word "Ekashilanagaram" is other way of describing the name Orugallu which literally means same as "City Carved Out of Single Stone", used very commonly in the period of kakatiyan empire. As the time went on, orugallu was changed to "Warangallu" and finally settled as Warangal.[10] It is also nick named as Tri-City, as warangal is the combination of Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet sub urbans areas. While referring to the historical monuments in the city, it is termed as "Kakatiyula Nagaram" as it was the capital city of Kakatiya kingdom.
Warangal was the capital of Kakatiya dynasty from the 12th to the 14th centuries CE. Kakatiyas left many monuments, including an impressive fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to Shiva, and the Ramappa temple situated near Ramappa Lake. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by the famous traveller Marco Polo. After the defeat of PratapaRudra, the Musunuri Nayaks united seventy two Nayak chieftains and captured Warangal from Delhi sultanate and ruled for fifty years.[citation needed]. After demise of Nayaks, Warangal was part of Bahmani Sultanate and Sultanate of Golconda successively.
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb conquered Golconda in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of Hyderabad in 1724, which included the Telangana region and some parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Hyderabad was annexed to India in 1948, and became an Indian state. In 1956 Hyderabad was partitioned as part of the States Reorganization Act, and Telangana, the Telugu-speaking region of Hyderabad state, which includes Warangal, became part of Andhra Pradesh.
Geography and climate[edit]
Warangal is located at 18°00′N 79°35′E / 18.0°N 79.58°E. It has an average elevation of 302 metres (990 feet).
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It is settled in the eastern part of Deccan Plateau made up of granite rocks and hill formations[11] which left the region barren making the cultivation depend on seasonal rainfalls. There are no river flows nearby warangal, which makes it to rely on Kakatiya Canal which originates from Sriram Sagar Project to meet the drinking water requirements.[12][13] Located in the semi-arid region of Telangana, Warangal has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summer starts in March, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the 42 °C (108 °F) range. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until September with about 550 mm (22 in) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in october and lasts until early February, when there is little humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) range. Many hill rocks and lakes are settled around warangal. Padmakshi hill and Govinda Rajula Gutta are two famous hills with temples.[14][15] Bhadrakali and Waddepally are the two famous lakes which adds scenic beauty and also are the major sources of drinking water.[16]
According to 2014 census, warangal has a population of 9,48,594 of which 4,80,833 are males and 4,78,761 are females. 67,732 of population are under 6 years. Literacy rate of warangal is 82.56% which is higher than the nation's literacy rate of 74.04%. Total literates in warangal city are 7,71,229 of which 4,12,338 are males and 3,58,891 are females. Sex ratio of warangal is 995 per 1000 males and child sex ratio is 948 per 1000 boys.[17] Metropolitan City of Warangal has a population of 9,48,594.
Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation[edit]
Civic administration is the responsibility of Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC), which oversees the three cities of Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet. In July 1951 the city was upgraded to Special Grade Municipality status. Later, in July 1960, it was upgraded to Selection Grade Municipality. On 18 August 1994, the city was declared a municipal corporation.[18] On 28 January 2015, city was upgraded to Greater Municipal Corporation by the state government of Telangana[19] Presently, the Greater Municipal Corporation is spread over 407.71 square km2.[20] City planning is governed by Kakatiya Urban Development Authority, which was constituted in 1982. It oversees development of infrastructure and other projects in the city.[21] The Corporation implemented some pilot projects, such as the Solid Waste Management programme, that were so successful that other corporations have since implemented them.[22][23] The city is divided into 58 political wards where each ward is represented by an area corporator.
Law and Order[edit]
Warangal Police Commissionerate is the third commissionerate formed in the state of Telangana after Hyderabad and Cyberabad. The urban police district, which is responsible for maintaining law and order in city and agglomerated areas around warangal is converted into Police commissionerate by the state government.[24][25] Inspector General will be working as police commissionear who is also given magisterial powers. There are around 19 police stations present under warangal commissionerate.[26]
Health Care[edit]
Warangal is famous for hospitals in north telangana region. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital a 1200-bed hospital sprawling over an area of 13 acres is the largest hospital, serving patients from the city and neighbouring districts of Khammam and Karimnagar.[27] Considering the better infrastructure and resources available, first health university of telangana named Dr.Kaloji University of Health Sciences was established in warangal which is currently functioning from the premises of Kakatiya Medical College.[28] Apart from major government hospitals like Maternity Hospital, Government Chest TB Hospital, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, there are many private super speciality hospitals. Vijaya talkies lane in the city is famously known as hospital clustered area having large number of private hospitals.[29]
According to the 2011 census of India, Warangal is one of the Indian cities that has seen rapid growth of urbanisation. This category is led by cities such as Gandhinagar (35% to 43%), Warangal (19% to 28%), Kozhikode (38% to 67%) and Krishna (32% to 41%).[30]
Agriculture is the main economic activity with irrigation depending mainly on monsoon and seasonal rainfalls. Major crops are paddy, cotton, mango and wheat. Warangal benefits from the Godavari lift irrigation scheme which is designed to lift water from the Godavari river to irrigate drought prone areas in the Telangana region.[31]
The city hosts Asia's second-biggest grain market, located in Enumamula.[32] It is also attracting investors in information technology.[33] The incubation tower at Madikonda is likely to play a significant role in this development.[34]
Warangal had a domestic airport which was established in 1930.[35] Currently, no flights are operated from this airport. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad is the nearest major airport and is 164 kilometres (102 mi) from the city.
Indian Railways connects Warangal with all other Indian cities. Kazipet railway station and Warangal railway station are two major stations which falls under south central railway Secunderabad division. Kazipet Junction is located on Delhi-Nagpur-Kazipet-Secunderabad route. It is one of the biggest railway junctions in India, acting as a gateway between north and south India having a high traffic of 147 trains passing through it every day.[36] Kazipet Junction shelters both Electric and Diesel Loco sheds with a capacity of holding 175 and 142 locos[37][38]
Warangal railway station is located on Delhi-Nagpur-Vijayawada-Chennai route at a distance of 14 kilometres (9 mi) from Kazipet Junction. It is administrated by South Central Railway zone. Kazipet town, Vanchanagiri, Hasanparthy Road are the other railway stations within Warangal city limits.
National Highway 163 connecting Hyderabad in Telangana and Bhopalpatnam in Chattisgarh passes through warangal. Central bus terminal is located in Hanamkonda, connects warangal with neighbouring cities of Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam and distant cities of Nizamabad, Adilabad, Guntur, Nellore, Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Raichur, Nanded, Shirdi, Bengaluru.[39] Along with Garuda, Indra, Super luxury and Express Bus services, ordinary services to neighbouring towns and villages are operated by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC). City buses runs in various routes across the city and sub urban areas.[40] City ordinary, city merupu are the main local services used by the people and are the cheapest mode of transportation. There are 3 bus depots located in heart of the city.
Warangal is considered as educational hub in Telangana, there are number of primary and higher schools located in the city. In addition to government institutions there are private institutions, missionary schools and colleges.
Kakatiya University is a major and the oldest university of warangal affiliating 471 colleges under it providing various streams in the courses of engineering, medicine, commerce, business management.[41] NIT Warangal, formerly known as Regional Engineering College is another top most institution in the city[42] it is also one of the famous engineering colleges of India.
Kakatiya Medical College is a government medical college founded in the year 1959 making it the oldest medical college in warangal graduating 200 students per year. Dr Kaloji University of Health Sciences is the first Health university of the state setup in the year 2014 with the view of taking warangal to a new level in the field of education.[28]
City has a diverse culture with different religions and their respected traditions. Major proportion of city population are Hindus followed by Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and Jains. Dussera, Sankranthi, Ugadi, Ramzan, Christmas and Diwali are the famous festivals celebrated by the people.[43] Telugu and Hindi are major languages spoken by the city people, how ever english is also widely used for communication purpose. Warangal has a mix of urban, rural and cosmopolitan lifestyles.
Bathukamma is a floral festival celebrated by women of warangal, worshipping the goddess with different flowers for nine days.[44] Though the festival is celebrated all over the state, it is famously known as major festival of warangal. After arranging different flowers in attractive manner which are available in the season, women carry their "Bathukamma" to nearest temple in their locality, after crowd gatherings they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around the Bathukamma.[45] Along with Bonalu, bathukamma is declared as state festival on 15 june 2014.[46]
South Indian dishes includes Dosha, Vada, Puri, Idly are common breakfast items. Rice with variety of curries including curd is taken as main food. "Biryani" is a famous delicious food item which is served in all hotels, biryani available in the hotels of old city area of mandi bazar is very famous for its taste. Special food items Harees and Haleem are traditional food items available in the season of Ramzan.[47]
On 28 February 2013, Warangal was accorded World Heritage place status by UNESCO.[48]
- Bhadrakali Temple was built in 625 CE by King Pulakesi II of the Chalukya dynasty.[citation needed] It lies in heart of the city. Stone image of the goddess Bhadrakali with eight hands holding eight different weapons is the main remarkable feature of this temple. Lake Bhadrakali with a radius of 2.5 km is an artificial water body near the temple surrounded with natural hills and rock formations.[49] The temple is visited by an average of 1,000 devotees per day, but on Sundays and festival days the number goes beyond 50,000.[50]
- Construction of Warangal Fort began in 1199 CE during the period of Ganapathi Deva and was completed in 1261 A.D by his daughter Rudrama Devi.[51] Huge stone gateways called Kakatiya Toranas are the main attractions in the fort. This fort is surrounded by a gigantic mud wall standing 20 feet tall which has two layers, the second layer is completely made up of granite. There are around 45 pillars which spread in area over 19 km of radius, these pillars are circled around a temple called Swayambhudevi Aalayam which means temple of Mother Earth.[52]
- Thousand Pillar Temple dates from 1163 CE and was constructed under the orders of Rudradeva of the Kakatiya dynasty. This temple is in shape of star and contains three shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. There is a rock carved Nandi which connects these three shrines. The sculptural beauty of this temple is a reminiscent of Kakatiyan heritage. This temple is located in Hanamakonda, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Warangal railway station.[53]
Warangal Tourist Places[edit]
Warangal is well connected by rail from Hyderabad, New Delhi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Chennai. The city represents a cluster of three towns such as Warangal, Kazipet and Hanamkonda. The city is famous for many attractions. Warangal Tourist Places Information
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- ^ http://www.myhappyjourney.com/attraction/22/Govindarajula-Gutta
- ^ http://www.padmakshi.org/about
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- ^ http://www.telanganastateinfo.com/greater-warangal-municipal-corporation-formed/
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Further reading[edit]
- Wagoner, Phillip B.; Rice, John Henry (2001). "From Delhi to the Deccan: Newly Discovered Tughluq Monuments at Warangal-Sult̤ānpur and the Beginnings of Indo-Islamic Architecture in Southern India". Artibus Asiae 61 (1): 77–117. JSTOR 3249963. (subscription required)
External links[edit]
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- Warangal travel guide from Wikivoyage
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Sedan: 23/33 mpg (manual), 25/32 mpg (automatic)
Sport: 23/32 mpg (manual), 23/30 mpg (automatic)
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By Tami Jo on Saturday, February 21, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 95,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "sporty, value for price, gas mileage is great"
Cons: "gas tank smaller than I like"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought my 2009 SX4 new from the dealer. I have loved it from the start. It handles wonderfully in 2wheel or 4wheel drive. The wheelbase is short enough to make the turns I need but feels stable going down the road. I have never had a problem mechanically. The 4 wheel drive gets me to work on snowy highways without trouble. Never have gotten stuck. The back seats will fit an average adult without problem. I am short and I can adjust the front seat comfortably. The spoiler and roof racks make it look sporty. Excellent gas mileage."
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful
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By Tyler on Thursday, February 19, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 146,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I've had mine for a couple years now. I drive an hour to work one way everyday. but that car still acts like it is nearly-new. no major problems ever. the j20 engine is great. Very reliable. I love it."
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By reevis on Friday, January 09, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 17,000overall rating 7 of 10rating details
Pros: "overall dependable"
Cons: "cvt transmission"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 4
"a surpizingly good vehicle for the price. overall I have had good luck with this car. excellent for what it is"
15 people out of 26 found this review helpful
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By Jason on Tuesday, December 30, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 35,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "gas, trunk, cheap to fix"
Cons: "not big enough to 3 kids with 2 car seats."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought my 2011 Sx4 new. drive great in snow. i drove it all over the US with no issue. just a regular oil change every 3 months."
8 people out of 17 found this review helpful
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By Kay on Saturday, December 27, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 102,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great price, cute design, easy clutch"
Cons: "oil light doesn't come on, little engine power"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"Parents bought the car new in December of 2008. They were looking for an inexpensive AWD car, and the SX4 Hatchback fit all their requirements. I received the car in April at 90,000 miles as my first car. At 80,000 miles, the engine blew up so we had to replace it. Later, we learned that the oil light does not come on when the oil is low, which then caused the engine to blow up. Also, the engine loses a lot of power when you add passengers, I often find myself going up hills in third gear when I have friends in the car. When riding solo, the car rockets, kind of. The engine isn't powerful enough to win races, but it has enough to launch from a stop. It's a kick to drive, and I highly recommend the stick- shift. The trunk has a lot of space, and can carry almost anything I want, especially when I fold the rear seats up. I enjoy the dashboard, I think it's stylish, and the radio works well. I did put in an iPod plug in, however, and it is my main source of music when I drive. The hatchback model is super cute, and I love driving around in it. As a first car, it is really great, and I don't have many complaints. My parents feel comfortable with me driving in it. I would buy this car again if it came with a much better engine with a lot more power, but everything else is great."
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By chickie on Thursday, December 18, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 17,000overall rating 7 of 10rating details
Pros: "fair price great to drive"
Cons: "no storage space like console"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This is an awesome awd car great in the snow the gas tank is way to small and the back seat not to roomy but I will keep it I live in upstate NY and love it"
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Tommy Garrett
|Tommy Garrett
|Nebraska State Senate, District 3
|In office
|December 11, 2013- present
|Term ends
|January 4, 2017
|Years in position
|Base salary
|Per diem
|$129/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $46/day
|Elections and appointments
|Last election
|November 4, 2014
|First elected
|November 4, 2014
|Next general
|November 8, 2016
|December 11, 2013
|Appointed by
|Governor Dave Heineman
|Term limits
|2 terms (8 years)
|Colorado State University
|National War College, Troy State University
|Military service
|U.S. Air Force (retired)
|Years of service
|1976 – 2003
|Founder and president, Garrett Group
|Office website
|Campaign website
Garrett earned his B.S. in Business Management from Colorado State University, his M.S. in International Relations from Troy State University and another M.S. from the National War College. His professional experience includes being the founder and current president of Garrett Group.[2] He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 2003.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Garrett served on the following committees:
|Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2015
|• Government, Military and Veterans Affairs, Vice Chair
|• Transportation and Telecommunications
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Garrett served on the following committees:
|Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2014
|• Banking, Commerce and Insurance
|• Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Campaign themes
Garrett's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[3]
Advocating for Nebraska Values
- Excerpt: "Integrity, excellence and service are values that Nebraskans understand. In the state legislature, I will work tirelessly for lower taxes and economic development. We need more good paying jobs."
Strengthening Families
- Excerpt: "As a proud, pro-life father of 3, I understand that the strength of our community, district, and state depend upon the strength of families. We must reduce the unnecessarily high tax-burden we have in our state so families can thrive."
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the office of Nebraska State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 13, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature-filing deadline for challengers wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014, two days after the statutory deadline, which fell on a Saturday. Incumbents were required to file for election by February 18, 2014, three days after the statutory deadline, which fell on the Saturday prior to Presidents Day. Incumbent Tommy Garrett defeated Carol Blood in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary election.[4][5]
|Nebraska State Senate District 3, General Election, 2014
|Vote %
|Tommy Garrett Incumbent
|Carol Blood
|Total Votes
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st Session from January 9 to June 5. In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd Session from January 8 to April 17.[6]
- Voices for Children in Nebraska: Legislative Report Card – 103rd Legislature
- Senators are scored on children's issues.
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry: 2014 Legislative Voting Record
- Senators are scored based on votes on selected business votes throughout his/her career in the Legislature.
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry: 2013 Legislative Voting Record
- Senators are scored based on votes on selected business votes throughout his/her career in the Legislature.
- National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on key small business issues.
In 2014, Garrett's endorsements included the following:[7]
- Congressman Jeff Fortenberry
- Bellevue Fraternal Order of Police
- Governor David Heineman
- Lt. Governor Lavon Heideman
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB/Nebraska)
- Nebraska Cooperative Council
- Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
- Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA)
- U.S. Senator Deb Fischer
Garrett and his wife, Julie, have three children.[8]
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See also
- Nebraska Unicameral
- Nebraska State Senate elections, 2014
- Legislature Committees
- Nebraska state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from the Nebraska Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Tommy Garrett on Facebook
- Tommy Garrett on LinkedIn
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- ↑ update.legislature.ne.gov, "Garrett appointed to represent District 3," accessed December 27, 2013
- ↑ news.legislature.ne.gov, "Biography of Tommy Garrett," accessed December 27, 2013
- ↑ Garrett for Legislature, "Main page," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Results of Nebraska Primary Election," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Statewide Candidate List," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
- ↑ Garrett for Legislature, "Endorsements," accessed August 27, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 7, 2014
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Sliema Traditional Townhouse
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Townhouse | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 6
|Key Info
This stylish and unique traditional corner Maltese Townhouse sleeping 4/6 persons in the heart of the lively city of Sliema is intimate and comfortable, yet luxurious and cosmopolitan.
Location: The house is conveniently situated in a quiet road within the town centre, just seconds away from the sea, the Strand promenade, the Sliema seafront, the restaurants, the cafes and all the shops. Swimming zones are also within walking distance.
Transport: All major cultural, leisure, entertainment, commercial and corporate sites are within easy reach. The bus stop is just 100m down the road allowing access to all areas of the island easily. In the very same location is the quick ferry boat into the historical capital city of Valletta [10 minutes boat trip] offering an array of museums and cultural sites. Here, you will also find various shops, cafes and restaurants. Bus ride to St.Julian's takes only 7 minutes.
Accomodation: Layout consists of an open plan kitchen/dining room and living/TV room [2 extra sofa beds] with a bathroom at ground level leading to a very spacious double bedroom suite with its very own separate changing room and bathroom beneath. On the first floor one is to find another bedroom [double/two single] with a balcony and a private shower room. A beautiful, traditional spiral stone staircase leads onto the roof-top terrace which is ideal for relaxing and entertaining. This is also the only area in the house allocated to smoking.
Once in Malta you could purchase a return day trip to Sicily from offices nearby or better still, charter my very own classic sailing yacht (skipper included) for trips round Malta, Gozo and possibly Sicily at a discounted price. If you have any further queries do not hesitate to contact me.
|Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Ferro Bay 300 m
|Will consider
|Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car not necessary
|Nearest Amenities
|100 m
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Taxi or Bus.....I can arrange for taxi transfers 10 km, Nearest railway: No trains in Malta!
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|No pets allowed, Yes, smoking allowed
Features and Facilities
|Boat available
|Air conditioning, TV, Satellite TV
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron
|Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 2 En suites and 1 Shower rooms, Solarium or roof terrace
|2 Sofa beds, Double beds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 8
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Balcony or terrace, Bicycles available
About this location
The Island of Malta region
Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso's Cave – The Maltese Islands are positively mythic. The narrow meandering streets of their towns and villages lead to the main square, which is invariably dominated by the huge baroque church. As the countryside is dotted with medieval towers, wayside chapels and the oldest known human structures in the world, the Islands have rightly been described as an open-air museum.
The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the centre of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of over 400,000 inhabitants occupying an area of 316 square kilometers.
Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre. Gozo is the second largest island and is more rural, characterised by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the trio, has one hotel and is largely uninhabited.
With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history, there is a great deal to see and do.
Sliema is the island's most fashionable residential area. Here also is the finest shopping in Malta, loads of restaurants and coffee shops, miles of rocky beaches and a beautiful promenade stretching from just outside the house all the way to the picturesque fishing village of Spinola Bay in St. Julian's.
All major cultural, leisure, entertainment, commercial and corporate sites are within easy reach. The bus stop is just 100m down the road allowing access to all areas of the island easily. In the very same location is the quick ferry boat into the historical capital city of Valletta [10 minutes boat trip] offering an array of museums and cultural sites. Here, you will also find various shops, cafes and restaurants.
Neighboring St Julian's (15 minutes walk along the promenade) is Malta's gastronomic centre, where restaurants of all descriptions are available. The St Julian's district of Paceville is home of the island's nightlife and casino. (Admission to casinos requires an identity card or passport. Foreign nationals must be 18 to enter.)
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20 Jun 2014
"Quirky and central"
Enjoyed the quirkiness and style of this place and very handy to everything. Our host couldn't have been more helpful. Stairs to second bedroom may not suit all ages. Lack of internet in our case… More
29 May 2014
"Central location"
Great location, loved the quirky character if the townhouse & the close proximity to transport, shops, restaurants, etc. We had a wonderful stay & Noel the owner could not have been more helpful, arra… More
Just a short note to all my guests....I choose not to have wifi in the house specifically to encourage my guests to relax, enjoy and forget their daily routine back home. Free wifi is available nearly everywhere just outside the house and throughout the island and if one chooses/needs to have wifi on the go then a €10 local sim card easily bought from the shop just 100m down the road is enough to give you this service for the duration of your stay. Whenever I go abroad myself [and I do so very often] I find that wifi inside my hotel room actually distracts me from enjoying the company of the people I am with....a bit old fashioned in my thinking perhaps....but hey...that's island people to you! x x x
10 Apr 2014
"Can't wait for the next visit"
This town house is the perfect place to stay on Malta. The property itself is charming ,spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The roof terrace is a lovely little spot to enjoy a glass of wine afte… More
23 Nov 2013
"Not what it seems"
My husband, daughter and I stayed in this apartment for two weeks at the end of July. It was extremely warm which we enjoy but the air conditioning was inadequate especially in the second bedroom. My … More
This Townhouse has thick traditional walls which normally keep it cool throughout summer, so with the added air con and fans it should have been just right. Guests did come at a time when there was a bit of a heat wave perhaps and had they let me know I would have seen to their issue and resolved it. Still, I apologize for any discomfort and kindly remind all guests to let me know of any issues as I am always willing to fix them immediately. Thanks again and best regards. Noel
29 May 2013
"Lots of Pluses Here!"
We (two couples) spent a week at this property. The location was great! You are in the middle of everything but tucked away from the hubbub. The actual space is a little quirky(in a good way!) but that was what we wanted. The stairs show the passage of time and you have to be careful on them. If you want the cookie-cutter type of accomodations then a hotel might be better for you. The owner has been excellent to deal with from the beginning of the rental process to the end. He addressed any concerns and questions promptly. He is very knowledgeable about his country and gave us many 'tips' and suggestions. He arranged for our transportation when we left the house for the airport. If we were to return to Sliema we would certainly stay at this property again. This was a pleasant experience from beginning to end!
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Dumfries and Galloway Council is confident the regeneration of Stranraer town centre will go ahead, despite missing out on funding.
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It's been described as one of the most picturesque parks anywhere in the country, and now Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick is getting a multi million pounds makeover.
Thanks mostly to a national lottery grant, just under three and a half million pounds is due to be spent on improving the park.
But the work can't begin until the local council find their own share of the funding.
Watch the full report from John Bevir below.
Improvement works will begin in 2013
Wilton Park Lodge, in Hawick, has received a grant of more than £2.6 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund to improve and restore the park.
The park attracts almost a quarter of a million visitors annually, and it's hoped that the improvements will help increase visitor trade to the park and the town.
Initial improvements proposals include restoring the bandstand and fountain, and introducing a new play park, café and footbridge.
The Hawick Museum will also be refurbished as part of the new scheme
Keith Johnston from Friends of Wilton Lodge Park said:
"We are delighted that we have been an integral part of this successful project and look forward to work starting in 2013 to improve the park."


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