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For many years, tourists have been visiting the municipality of Dauin for dive and snorkel trips to the famous Apo Island. The island's beautiful coral reefs and surrounding marine life form a marine reserve, which the local inhabitants are dedicated to protecting. As the tourism industry has developed, more and more divers have begun to explore the incredible muck diving location of the Dauin Coast, stretching into the neighbouring municipalities of Bacong (to the North) and Zamboanguita (to the South).


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Brianna came over this evening for awhile. Matthew picked her up on the way home from work. She was hoping for school to be called off so she could spend the night. No such luck.
I was worried what this visit would hold. She's been kind of rough on her sister. She's becoming a smart mouth teenager too quickly, too! I'm finding it very difficult to have patience with her attitude. I told her she was welcome here any time. I love her. She just has to check her attitude at the door. She did.
It was a lovely evening. The three kids gathered around the computer and listened to music. They had supper together and ate well. Brianna and Dynisha both sung the praises of my culinary abilities vs. what they get at home. I ate that up, of course. I put Jamie to bed and the girls quietly swooned over music artists online until the time came for Matthew to take Brianna home. I was so glad it went well. I miss the Brianna that used to visit and who we enjoyed keeping so much. I used to do everything with her. I used to do everything for her. You know, she said Laura before she said Mama. She used to consider Matthew and I a package deal, too. Soon after learning my name, she learned to say Matt. Then she simply called us both "Laur, Laur, Matt, Matt" or "Laur, Laur, Matchew." Tonight, I had my old Bri Bri for a little while. I really love that. It's too bad school wasn't called off.


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In the plenary session, Ian Bird will talk about the successful first year of LHC data taking, demonstrating that the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG) computing infrastructure is able to support the huge volumes of data and large scale distributed analysis required His talk will illustrate how the LHC experiments and the 150 or so computing centres involved collaborate successfully, and give a brief overview of the technical implementation of the distributed computing infrastructure, mentioning some of the key successes and lessons learned. Finally, Ian Bird will describe the evolution of the collaboration and the infrastructure to make use of evolving technologies and address areas of concern.
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While living with the uncertainty of my pending biopsy result, Steve and I decided to immerse ourselves in the mountain air of the Laurentians (technically, the northern extension of the Adirondacks into Canada, an hour and a half north of Montreal). We have a fabulous little place we like to visit on la "Rivière du Nord," the North River. We hike on Parc Linéaire Le P'tit Train du Nord, which we step out onto from our front door. We have a waterfall right outside our windows and balcony that keeps putting us to sleep. We've already slept late and napped twice today.
I love being immersed in the french-speaking ambiance of our friendly North American neighbors. It quiets my own mental chatter. I have been channeling that chatter into writing. Here's a sample:
My friend Terri recently proclaimed, "How grand of your sternum to warn you that something needs attention." It's true; thanks Terri, for framing it that way. It is totally grand! We so often complain about pain or other signals our body gives us to let us know we need to do something. It's valuable information and all too often, we act annoyed. I don't have to like it, but pain is a valuable messenger. The pain in my sternum announced that I needed to move up my annual PET scan from December to now, in order to evaluate what's happening and intervene if necessary. If I didn't have the pain, cancer could spread and kill me without any warning. Listening to my pain, at least I have a better chance.
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I feel like a grumpy old person when I hear myself start complaining about the way things are "these days," but I'll say it anyway. I don't care if you call me grumpy and old-fashioned! In this fast-paced society people have gotten impatient. People expect their bodies to move at the pace of their smart phones. People expect relief in the time it takes to send a text message. People expect healing to be like a reboot, and require as much time as it takes to push a button and restart. But biological time is slow, and no matter how much society innovates, it takes time and attention for our bodies to heal or adapt.
People think they are entitled to a pain-free life. Sorry, but when you come into the world in a body, pain is part of the deal. Some of it seems like senseless suffering, but most of it is crucial information, broadcasting that something needs attention. Most pain is there for a reason, and if we learn to listen and not just obliterate the message, we might have valuable clues about how to care for ourselves more effectively.
The pursuit of happiness is confused with feeling entitled to happiness itself. We (the privileged people who live in somewhat "free" societies) are not entitled to a perfect life or a pain-free body. What we do have is the privilege of being free to pursue health and wellbeing in many ways, that's all. Our society grants us access to the process, but doesn't guarantee the product.
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The average cost to remove a tree in Lucerne Valley is around $200 to $750 for a typical project. The average cost of tree removal in the City of Lucerne Valley depends on many different factors including the company that you choose, as well as the types, size (both height and trunk diameter), age and accessibility of the tree. If you are looking for both tree and stump removal, you should expect to pay slightly more (about $100 to $150 for the stump). Complete tree removal in Lucerne Valley that includes tree debris, trunk removal, shrubs, stump removal, and tree root removal will cost significantly more as trunk and roots are priced separately and require a lot of additional labor. If you have a large project with many different trees, you can expect to pay a tree removal cost per tree.
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Does homeowners insurance cover tree removal?
Depending on the type of plan you have, insurance will typically cover tree removal costs, but not in all cases. It's always a good idea to call your insurance company and get an idea of what type of project they will cover and up to what costs. Your out of pocket expenses will depend on your exact project. Projects that are necessary, such as a downed or fallen tree are typically completely covered, but if you are just looking to improve the appearance of your backyard, then costs won't be covered.
When is DIY tree removal a good option?
In nearly all cases DIY tree removal is frowned upon and we tell people that they shouldn't do it themselves. Tree removal is a dangerous job and that's just one of the reasons it takes so long to become a certified arborist. Most tree companies in Lucerne Valley carry insurance and liability of over a million dollars, which gives you an idea of how dangerous the job can be. If your tree is very young and less than 8 feet tall, then you can probably get away with doing it yourself.
When is the best time to remove trees in Lucerne Valley?
The best time to remove a tree in Lucerne Valley depends on the type and age of the tree. It's best to have a local arborist inspect the tree and they will convey the best time for your particular tree. In most cases early spring is the best time of year to cut down a tree as its' branches and limbs aren't full of leaves.
What tree removal techniques do you implement?
Local Lucerne Valley experts can use a variety of techniques involving a truck, crane, or even zip line depending on where your tree is located and how tall it is.
Do you ever offer free tree removal service in Lucerne Valley?
In extremely rare cases, local companies will perform removal without charging fees. This usually only occurs after large storms or natural disasters, and even then it's rare as companies are extremely busy during those times. In some cases you may be able to get free tree removal for lumber, or at least get a reduction in the price.
Does Lucerne Valley have any local tree removal laws or regulations?
This is a great question to ask local companies during the quote and estimate gathering phase. In some cases you'll need to obtain a permit, which comes with it's own costs. If a permit is needed, be sure to ask whether the application, and the actual fees itself for the permit will be covered by you or is included in the estimate.
What types of trees can you remove?
We can remove nearly any type of tree in Lucerne Valley. A few of the most common trees are: palm trees, pine trees, willow trees, dead trees, cedar trees, Brazilian pepper trees, tree of heaven and oak trees.
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What happens when you combine 200 litres of Diet Coke and over 500 Mentos mints?
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From Investment to Connoisseurship — Debating Major Shifts in Collecting
Bringing together a diverse cast of notable art world figures, this panel will examine the question: what does it mean to be a collector today? Charting major shifts in the art market—from its global proliferation through art fairs, social media, and increasing speculation from investors—how has the notion and practice of collecting changed over the last quarter century? What are the mid- and long-term effects of these shifts, and what role does the art community at large play in cultivating connoisseurship over investment?
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Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, United States), better known by the stage name Mos Def and Yasiin Bey, is a rapper and actor. He began rapping in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics in 1994, and then formed the duo Black Star with Talib Kweli in 1998. As a solo artist he has released the albums Black on Both Sides in 1999, The New Danger in 2004, True Magic in 2006 and The Ecstatic in 2009.
In regards to changing from Mos Def to Yasiin Bey, he announced the name change in 2011. According to http://www.theawl.com/2012/06/mos-def-yasiin-bey, "At a performance last August, the deliberate and sharply dressed emcee, who is also well known as an actor, announced his "official transition" to a huge audience gathered in the parking lot of a popular pub and pizzeria in Anchorage, Alaska: "My professional name will be my chosen and my legal name, which is Yasiin Bey. … And I don't want to have to wait for it to be in Source or Vibe or someplace. I figure, we're all here. We can see each other." And then he spelled it out for them: "Y-A-S-I-I-N, first name. Last name: B-E-Y."
When a few Alaskans made some disapproving noises, Bey responded, "I understand. I understand." Cradling his signature bright red, vintage-style microphone, he then tried to make it clear he knew exactly what, and exactly whom, he was giving up. "No one has a more close relationship to Mos Def than me. I know that guy. Really good,"."
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You've probably stumbled upon the term work-from-home or flexible schedule while job hunting. It's called telecommuting, a work arrangement where you can basically work from anywhere you like such as coworking spaces, cafés, or even in your own bedroom. With the rise of the digital age, technology has made our lives easier like conducting long-distance meetings or even sharing large files with just one click.
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Telecommuting gives us the freedom to get things done whenever and wherever. It promotes work-life balance, thus providing you more options to balance personal life and work.
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Boeing engineers have retrofitted retired F-16s with equipment for remote control and demonstrated "the first unmanned QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target flight."
Two U.S. Air Force test pilots in a ground control station at Tydall remotely flew the QF-16, which is a retired F-16 jet modified to be an aerial target. While in the air, the QF-16 mission included a series of simulated maneuvers, reaching supersonic speeds, returning to base and landing, all without a pilot in the cockpit.
Controlling the jet remotely, extreme G manoeuvres exceeding human tolerances would now be possible. The BBC reports Boeing's claim that
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Soccer veteran Kathy Carter takes lead on LA28's lofty revenue goals
Editor's note: This story is revised from the print edition.
Veteran soccer marketer Kathy Carter's next act will be in the Olympics.
Los Angeles 2028 has hired Carter as its chief revenue officer, putting her in charge of funding an ambitious $5 billion-plus budget through sponsorship, consumer products, tickets and hospitality. She also will become CEO of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties, the joint venture created by LA28 and the U.S. Olympic Committee to control all domestic Olympic rights from 2021 through 2028.
Carter comes to the organizing committee after eight years as president of Soccer United Marketing, the company that holds the U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer commercial portfolio. A founding MLS executive in the 1990s, Carter left SUM in April after finishing second in the hotly contested race for U.S. Soccer president.
After taking a few months to herself, she quickly saw the attraction of the Olympics opening.
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■ Soccer United Marketing, president, 2010-18; executive vice president, 2003-10
■ AEG Envision, senior vice president, sales and marketing, 2002-03; vice president, New York office, 2001-02
■ ISL, vice president, 1999-2001
■ Major League Soccer, vice president, corporate marketing, 1994-99
■ 1994 FIFA World Cup organizing committee, manager, partnership marketing, 1993-94
■ Booz Allen Hamilton, consultant, 1991-93
"There aren't a lot of things out there that are bigger than, quite frankly, this opportunity," said Carter, recalling a trip as a teen in 1984 to see Olympic soccer in Annapolis, Md., during the qualifying round of the last L.A. Games. "Just in terms of the ability to cut through the clutter, but more importantly, really to give people a reason to care. For me this isn't a job. It's actually something far bigger than that."
LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman had been discussing the role with Carter for a few months before they came to terms. Soccer United Marketing is comparable to the LA28-USOC joint venture, he said, because it is a single entity that's in charge of monetizing a compendium of rights on behalf of distinct shareholders.
"She did that extraordinarily well, while also sitting inside a professional sports league that's grown tremendously over the past decade, and has grown all of its revenue streams," Wasserman said. "She had a significant hand in just about every part of that. We're thrilled and lucky to be able to attract and work this out with Kathy."
While at SUM, Carter oversaw massive commercial growth in the sport of soccer, signing major deals in recent years with brands such as Audi, Coca-Cola, Heineken and Target. In December 2017, MLS Commissioner Don Garber said SUM was worth more than $2 billion, more than triple its valuation in a 2011 deal to sell a 25 percent stake to Providence Equity Partners.
Carter will oversee all revenue-generating operations for the L.A. Games, but her first priority will be developing the domestic sponsorship sales strategy and closing the first of many deals that will be required to reach the revenue target. Wasserman has set a sponsorship goal of $2.5 billion, which includes a guarantee to the USOC.
There aren't a lot of things out there that are bigger than, quite frankly, this opportunity. Just in terms of the ability to cut through the clutter, but more importantly, really to give people a reason to care. For me this isn't a job. It's actually something far bigger than that.
The International Olympic Committee requires local Games organizers and their national Olympic committee to combine sponsorship efforts, so a sponsor of the 2028 L.A. Games also would get the standard Team USA rights during the 2022, '24 and '26 Olympics overseas. This is done to keep the two organizations from competing with each other, and to ensure the Games don't raise money at the expense of the USOC's long-term stability.
The joint venture may begin signing deals as early as Jan. 1 in categories not currently held by USOC sponsors. All USOC deals expire after the Tokyo Summer Games in 2020.
Wasserman believes the pent-up market demand for an American Olympics, combined with the unusually long planning time due to the IOC's decision to award the 2024 and '28 Games together, creates an opportunity to innovate and find new ways of selling sponsorships.
"Why things were done in the past is almost irrelevant to me today," Carter said. "It's, 'Why can't we think of a different way of doing this?' I'm not wedded to history, or tradition, if you will. This gives us the opportunity to press the boundaries."
Right now, Carter will oversee a staff of about 30 at the joint venture, mostly U.S. Olympic Committee marketing staffers who recently shifted to the joint venture. The team will grow substantially over the next nine years, as will the direct employees of LA28 whom she will manage. Carter, a two-time Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree (2006 and 2007), will work out of the USOC's marketing offices in midtown Manhattan.


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Chris Dykes
Chris is a solicitor in the Public Law department, working under the supervision of Anna O'Connell. Chris deals with matters falling within scope of Housing, Public Law, Community Care and the Court of Protection.
Chris joined Steel and Shamash in June 2015 working as a paralegal. He completed his training working under the supervision of Anna O'Connell, Chris Callender and Andrew Bowmer, qualifying in August 2018.
Experience & Areas of Expertise
Chris is experienced in judicial review cases and has assisted in bringing crucial matters before the High Court, often in emergencies with urgent injunctions required, particularly around issues engaging ss.17 and 20 of the Children Act 1989. He has a wealth of experience in Court of Protection matters, taking instructions from the Official Solicitor in proceedings concerning the best interests of vulnerable adults, as well as challenges under s.21A of the Mental Capacity Act concerning the operation of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Chris also works for clients with housing issues and has extensive experience with the Housing Act 1996, challenging s.184 decision letters, working on s.202 reviews and bringing judicial reviews on the failure of a local authority to exercise its discretion to provide temporary accommodation.
Prior to joining Steel and Shamash, Chris worked for many years in a frontline NGO advice centre for homeless and vulnerably housed people, as well as volunteering for organisations such as Street Rescue and Citizens Advice Bureau. From these experiences he developed a valuable insight into areas such as homelessness, welfare benefits, mental health and debt. This enables him to approach cases in a holistic manner to provide an invaluable service for clients. He has a tireless commitment to working towards ensuring local authorities meet their legal obligations towards some of the most marginalised members of society.
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Code Monkey and CurlSeptember 4th, 2006 by Potato
I'd like to thank Baum for pointing me to these:
Curl (come on baby put the rock in the house) and Code Monkey. It also gave me another song for my "alternative" Christmas album.
Right now I'm trying to sort out his terrible store front so I can buy these songs. There are lots of other cute songs there, too (like Pizza Day), so feel free to poke around for a bit. I'll wait.
One Response to "Code Monkey and Curl"
baum Says:
September 4th, 2006 at 1:08 pm
What no graph to describe how I sent these to you and the speed in which you posted them to your blog, I'm disappointed Potato, very disappointed


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Meadow Orchard Project
Phone: 07947 617563
Address: Queenswood Medical Practice
151 Park Road
An urban wildlife meadow, community garden and community orchard in North London open for volunteering and visitors every Saturday from 12-4pm.
Facilities: Volunteering, Community space for hire, Picnic area, Community recycling/composting, Wildlife area, Sustainable/Green building on site
Open to the public? Yes
Opening hours:
Saturdays 12pm - 4pm
Accessible? No
Has livestock? No
access at gate at rear of NHS health centre carpark.


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Grades 2 and 3
Students initially are nominated in the spring of their second grade year by their classroom teachers. A behavior checklist rating scale is completed on each recommended child. The first step is a screening process which includes review of the students' standardized testing and discussion with the nominating party and other teachers that may have worked with the students. Upon completion of the screening, potential program candidates participate in an extensive assessment. All data is compiled and reviewed to determine the top 5 percent of each grade level, district-wide. A similar process occurs at the end of grade 3 to identify students specifically for math/science enrichment.
Grades 7 and 8
In the spring of the sixth grade year, students currently receiving services in the Enrichment program and newly nominated students are considered for an accelerated English class in seventh and eighth grade. Each student's history of standardized testing, report cards, NWEA testing, nomination forms, and other relevant data is considered. After screening, potential candidates are tested using materials designed to identify gifted attributes and complete a writing prompt. The Enrichment Resources department carefully reviews and evaluates the file information, test results, and writing skills demonstrated in the writing prompt to determine if the student is qualified and will benefit from the challenges of an accelerated program.
Seventh Grade
In the spring of the sixth grade year, students follow the same procedure as ELA for screening and testing to determine if students qualify. Students meet twice a week for enrichment services which are held during the study hall block. Activities and lessons are to prepare for an accelerated, graded class in eighth grade.
Eighth Grade
In the spring of seventh grade, all identified enrichment students, and new nominations made by the seventh grade classroom math teachers, are considered for testing to be placed in the high school Honors algebra class held at the middle school. Student files are screened: NWEA scores, classroom performance, and the results of a placement test for algebra determines qualification.
Out of Cycle
Scheduled testing takes place at the end of grades two, three and six. Outside of that schedule, students may be referred at any time during their educational career via an educator, a parent, or even themselves. Once a referral is made, the information remains confidential and is discussed only within the enrichment department. A form must be completed by the nominating party and a behavior checklist rating scale is completed by the classroom teacher. As with scheduled testing the first step is a screening process which includes review of the student's standardized testing and discussion with teachers that may have worked with the student. Upon completion of the screening, if it is determined that the student has the potential to test within the top five percent, they would undergo an extensive assessment. All testing data is then compiled and reviewed to determine qualification.


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This broken heart has come
To change its way
Its run so far and fast
It can't escape
Who you are and what you've done
I'm amazed
I stand in awe
Of your glory
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For all you've done in my life
For saving my life
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Well, it finally happened. Do you remember the time in high school when you had an enormous crush on someone, but for some reason, you couldn't date them? Me neither. Okay! Fine; except this one girl.
Suppose you want Flavia Tumusiime, but you end up with Faridah Nakazibwe, it's still a pretty sweet happy ending, right? In fact, it could be an even better ending. They are different, but they both represent the crowning quality of women this country has to offer. You wouldn't have a split second of regret for not ending up with the other.
And that's the thing about enjoying a privilege from a class that sets out to give nothing but the very best. At whatever level of consumption, you are part of a special elite group. The satisfaction that comes from being in the moment of that consumption can only be understood, by people that enjoy that same privilege.
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Anyone outside that chosen circle, can watch from a distance held in scorn. They all think you can afford this because of a Presidential Handshake or from money meant for malnourished kids in Karamoja. Whether is probably true or not, they'd never be sure.
The privilege I speak of, is the Mercedes Benz experience. My 5th Mercedes Benz experience. I've driven; a 2007 E240, 1999 E220, 2002 C200 Kompressor, and a 2010 C200 Kompressor (read about it here) with the sports package.
Last weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of taking my family's 2008 Mercedes Benz B170, with the sports package, for a test drive around the estate where the family stays. It is less than a week old, so everything is working.
You ought to understand that am judging it from my past memorable experiences with Mercedes. My boss' 2010 C Class, with the sports package and the other Benz at my folks, a 2002 C Class. It's the 2nd lowest class Mercedes makes but then, it is a 2008 model that is less than 10 years old and that means it's equipped with all the good stuff.
The good stuff? Electronic Stability Control, parking sensors, reverse camera, traction control, cruise control, active lighting system, headlamp assist, cornering lights, pedal shift gears etc.… and, all that is packaged in its very beautiful design. The B Class, is a looker.
Once I had gotten over the paranoia of scraping it on a ridiculously high hump on the drive way from the house, I lived. It is a very low car for a hatchback. It is raised at the back, but the slanting design makes the front significantly lower than the back. It is even lower than the C Class. Which is ridiculous because this means, it is not a 'go-anywhere' car. This is disappointing. Your friends deep in Namasuba will never invite you for lunch again since you can't go there now.
I cannot blame the car too much, the age limit old man is also to blame for the poor infrastructure of our transport system, especially the roads.
I'll also point out, that it is not the most comfortable car. The sports seats cater less for comfort, they are built to be practical. Which they are. Sitting in them is like, sitting on Flavia's laps while she hugs you from the back. It is absolutely soothing. It puts you in the right posture to push the limit of the little 1.7 liter petrol engine.
Since am getting the bad stuff out of the way, I should mention that the interior feels cheaply made. Which it is. The stitching on the steering wheel is amateurish, the knobs and buttons feel loosely placed, there is a lot more plastic than there should be on a Mercedes, there is slightly more wind noise than it's big brothers, and the seats are manually adjusted – why?
And also, it doesn't feel 'Mercedes-y' when you are inside the car, momentarily you forget that the people watching you from outside think you are rich. If anything, the comfort feels and looks like a well-made high-end Japanese MPV.
However, when you put the hammer down, the little hatchback is astonishing. It flies. It is unbelievable just how capable it actually is. The throttle response and the instant reaction as it quickly builds up speed, is like a kindergarten child running towards their parents after school. It just goes. Quickly!
I did not expect this from the 2nd lowest class Mercedes makes. I thought it'd be another cheaply made luxurious car that is desirable because it bears the 3 pointed star. I was wrong. Underneath, for it's size it tries to perform like its more robust big siblings, but with a less braggart position. The drive feels sporty. The B Class impressively grips on the road giving you 'good' power and just about enough confidence that you are in control.
It helps that it is a very light car, so the little components that make it move are not dragging a lot of weight, thus it can take off almost immediately. And this is very good. Light cars are better / easier to control.
Of course it's a Mercedes and it is the sports package, but it is a little 1.7 Liter hatchback. It is supposed to be a lazy, slow car for parents princely running school errands. It isn't. It is properly satisfying to drive. What this B Class is, is a beauty with an attitude of a beast.
Sadly however, if you are looking for that legendary Mercedes Benz experience, am afraid this is not it. During the test drive I loved it, but moments later I realized it isn't made for the experience or comfort, it is made for practicability, fuel economy and affordability to buy and maintain. To me, a Mercedes is defined by the experience and comfort.
As a car, it is great. As a Mercedes, meh!
Author: Ian Paul Byamugisha
Ian Paul Byamugisha is a writer/author/novelist and car journalist. As a writer for Newslibre, he writes car reviews, cars news, tech news and anything that one might find interesting to read. Currently working on a spy novel collection titled "Arthur Vintage."


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Daily Archives: November 27, 2018
Case Western Reserve Researchers Restore Breathing and Partial Forelimb Function in Rats with Chronic...
Promising results provide hope for humans suffering from chronic paralysis
Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic spinal cord injuries, with 250,000 to 500,000 new cases each year—most from vehicle crashes or falls. The most severe spinal cord injuries completely paralyze their victims and more than half impair a person's ability to breathe. Now, a breakthrough study published in Nature Communications has demonstrated, in animal models of chronic injury, that long-term, devastating effects of spinal cord trauma on breathing and limb function may be reversible.


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Sleep in the center of Naples in bed and breakfast: the best idea for accomodation of your holydays or your business trip!
The land lady lives in the apartment and she is discreetly around to help you to plan your day at the best with information papers and brochures, the map of the city and the calendar of events- she is happy to welcome you at BB La Concordia or to make your stay in Naples so pleasant that the moment you leave you are already planning to come back or to suggest to your best friends to stay in Naples at BB La Concordia.. Luggage deposit is free and the are special fares from and to the airport or the main city railways stations – Baby sitting service on request.
Now just come to a bed and breakfast in Naples city center La Concordia the right accomodation where to sleep in central Naples
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Da Gabriella
at Gabriella's you can eat by booking – It's possible to choose menu: meat, fish or vegetarians plates.
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The first quarter of 2013 raised a lot of security and peace issues concerning most countries of the West African Region.
NIGERIA: Nigeria has continued to battle with the incessant attacks by the militant Islamist sect "Boko Haram" which has claimed enormous lives and properties estimated at millions of naira. The scourge of "Boko Haram" has become a source of apprehension and a major threat not just to Nigeria but to the West African region, especially, as the sect has also been linked with other Islamic militants in Niger, Mali and the Sahel region. As the situation continues unabated, some Nigerians, including the government is considering amnesty for the sect in a bid to end the crisis while others have opposed the option of amnesty vehemently on the basis that such action is against the rule of law. Added to this, are the perennial communal and ethno-religious conflicts particularly between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in most of the Northern states but predominantly between the Christian/Muslims in Benue and Plateau States.
MALI: In an effort to restore normalcy in northern Mali, the French-led military intervention initiated on January 11 and the ECOWAS military mission of January 17 under the African-led International Support to Mali (AFISMA), were launched in the hope to recapture the cities of Gao, Kidal and Timbuktu, where the rebels had taken control. However, with elections slated for July 2013, it has become imperative to maintain peace before, during and after the polls given that the outcome can destabilize the country thereby worsening the situation in the once relatively peaceful country noted for strong democratic principles. Analysts are of the opinion that the elections are essential for the country but the dates appear to be unrealistic and could be counterproductive. .......
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If "Bonfire of the Vanities" wasn't already taken, it would make the perfect title for Showtime's new drama about two rich and powerful men who engage in what looks like a seasons-long pissing contest. Instead it's called Billions, which also describes Damian Lewis' hedgefund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod, a man of the people in the press, but just as obnoxious as his name suggests behind closed doors. Attempting to bring him down on security fraud and more is U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti), who kicks off an elaborate cat and mouse game between the two men that plays out across the press, in boardrooms, and occasionally, in hot tubs.
Superficially, Axe and Rhoades are opposites. Axe makes questionable deals and relishes in his wealth, while Rhoades is rigid in his sense of duty and in his quest to not let off the rich who think they can buy their own justice. Axe is suave and handsome, while Rhoades is pudgy and furtive. But the two men are set up as mirrored foils — both are rebelling against their upbringing (Axe, who came from nothing, and Rhoades who grew up around white collar criminals he now prosecutes), both are bullies, both have two children, and both have tough spouses who work with them as equal partners (Malin Akerman as Lara Axelrod, and Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades). They also both use their cunning to find ways to never, ever, back down from a fight.
The key to Billions' story, though, is the issue of masculinity — what it means, why it matters, and the power our society affords to those who wield it like a sword (phallically-intended or not). To start, Axe teaches his sons a lesson about marking territory when his untrained dog lets loose on the living room table leg (Axe regards the act with respect). Later, after the dog gets neutered, Axe sees it as a personal affront, and it spurs him to make a dickish decision that taunts Rhoades (who tempers his bullish public behavior by engaging in sexual bondage and submission) into bringing legal action against him.
That masculine focus pervades Axe's hedge fund culture, too, where his traders act like eight year olds on a sugar rush, yet tossing out enough profanities to make a sailor blush. But there's nothing clever in the construction of the foul language (like, say, on Veep) — it's just crass. "It's gonna pop like a virgin cherry on prom night," one smug trader (a women, notably) says to her her cohorts. They laugh and applaud her for being one of the boys. But honestly, who would want to be?
Except of course that they make oodles and oodles of money. It's infuriating and feels wholly unjust, and is one of the only reasons to root for Rhoades, which he knows. For all of his flaws, Axe is dynamic, and it's not just important that the public loves him — viewers need to as well. It's why he doesn't engage in the sophomoric behaviors of his workers, doesn't cheat on his wife, and brings up his hard-scrabble upbringing at pertinent times. He's no saint, and he can still be extremely immature, petty, and vindictive, but as Rhoades explains to his colleague Bryan (Toby Leonard Moore), Axe is like Butch and Sundance, and the U.S. Attorney's office is the posse. "I always rooted for Butch and Sundance," Bryan says. "So did I, we all did," Rhoades replies. "But that's not who we are."
The only grown up, it seems, in this whole deal is Rhoades' wife Wendy, who also happens to work for Axe in the integral company roll of counsellor and motivator. Both men need her, but are occasionally suspicious given her position. She is stern and fair with both, but treats them like boys who need to be mothered, loved, and chastised in turn (she should really be the star of her own show). Wendy grounds what is otherwise an unrelentingly male-focused story, but she's also a player. And that, ultimately, is what makes Billions interesting: the twisty games, augmented by excellent performances from its cast. The writing can lack originality, good pacing, and subtlety, but Lewis, Giamatti, Siff, and everyone else make up for it.
Though six episodes into the series, Billions' still doesn't have an emotional core, nor does it judge the obscene excesses of many of its players (I felt compelled to watch all of the episodes, continuing to think I would quit but then curious to see if I was missing some big reveal that never came). It is really just a quiet and slow chess match between two men whose fates we aren't tied to. That leaves us free to enjoy the machinations without being beholden to the side of the crooks or the posse, although it also doesn't leave us with any stakes. But the fun, perhaps, is in being a spectator. "A good matador doesn't try to kill a fresh bull," Rhoades says. "You wait until he's been stuck a few times."
Rating: ★★★ Good — Proceed with cautious optimism
Billions premieres Sunday, January 17th on Showtime.


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Munich is easily the best film Spielberg has made since Schindler's List, and probably just as powerful. He tackles a controversial subject masterfully – with a highly articulate tale that understands that there are two sides to the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, but also makes it clear that the acts of murder perpetrated by both sides were atrocious and reprehensible crimes. Tony Kushner, writer of the brilliant 'Angels In America' (possibly the best thing ever to grace the small screen) and Eric Roth adapted the script from George Jonas' book, and together with Spielberg have created a wonderfully gripping film that is oh so serious at the same time. The issues and arguments are laid out succinctly and with very little Hollywood-type grandstanding or clumsy moralising.
Since his move to Hollywood, Eric Bana has done little to impress me, performing in such turkeys as Troy, Black Hawk Down and The Hulk. Here he is brilliant as the leader of the group – at the same time dedicated and conflicted, murderous and benevolent. Daniel Craig (the next James Bond) is fantastic as the 'most ruthless' of the killers and the multitalented Mathieu Kassovitz (director of La Haine) great as the more quietly spoken bomb expert. These aren't a crack team of elite assassins, however. They make mistakes and are clearly in over their head, but this is what makes the story so effective. They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Geoffrey Rush performs well as their superior, but is (surprisingly) nothing to write home about.
The more sombre moments of Munich are punctuated by several outstanding set pieces that are almost Hitchcockian in their effectiveness. These are as exciting as they are harrowing, and had me on the edge of my seat. Munich doesn't shy away from violence or (more significantly) its consequences, and is in fact at times quite harrowing. Such moments are important considering narrative's ties to the real events – this isn't an issue to beautify or tiptoe around.
John William's score is surprisingly subtle. After being pummelled about the face by his work in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, I am now reminded that he is quite an adaptable master composer. The most effective and memorable scenes in Munich play out with no music whatsoever, reinforcing my opinion that such a story should never be glamorised.
The only criticism I have is with the film's length. Audiences are now most likely familiar with the director's tendency to go on and on, and while there are a couple of gratuitous scenes in Munich, there is thankfully only one ending (as opposed to Artificial Intelligence: AI). Even at 163 minutes, this is the least bloated film he's done in recent years.
Hats off to Mr Spielberg and his creation, which is as thrilling as it is powerful and pertinent. This master filmmaker still has the ability to make us sit up and listen, even 35 years after a monster truck tried to mow down an innocent man.Rating:


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As I watched Apple's event, I felt the future shrink a little. In its gilded middle age, Apple is turning into something like a digital athleisure brand, stamping out countless upscale accessories for customers who love its one big thing, a company that has lost sight of the universe and is content merely to put a ding in your pocketbook.
— Opinion | The Incredible Shrinking Apple – The New York Times


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Why work at Fairfield?
Fairfield seeks to be an employer of choice and is accredited by Investors in People
Our core employee rewards and benefits include:
- - competitive salary
- - pension scheme
- - child care vouchers
- - family friendly leave, pay and working arrangements
- - relevant learning and development opportunities
Career Development
The School supports employees in continuous professional development (CPD) where required and expects everyone to participate in the performance management scheme once probation is passed. The aim is to raise the skills levels of staff to create a highly motivated and skilled workforce
Teaching in Bristol
Bristol Learning City has developed a website which contains short films of current Bristol teachers speaking about their positive experience to give an insight into teachers considering the area. Below is also a leaflet about Bristol.
The website also aims to:
· Celebrate education successes in the City
· Promote Bristol as a place to teach and lead
· Share opportunities for professional development