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Technology believed to be a step toward creating prostheses that allow wearers to feel textures, temperature
Claire Carter, London Daily TelegraphPublished: Thursday, February 06, 2014
An amputee has been able to experience the sensation of touch again by using the first prosthetic hand that allows the wearer to feel what it touches.
The bionic hand, which is able to detect the shape and solidity of objects, uses implants connected to nerves in Dennis Aabo Sorensen's upper arm to transmit electrical signals from sensors attached to the fingers to his brain.
While wearing the artificial hand, Sorensen, 36, a father of three from Denmark, was able to distinguish between hard, soft, round and square objects - even while blindfolded and wearing earplugs - during a four-week trial.
It is believed the technology could be a step toward creating prostheses that allow the wearers to sense textures and temperature.
The team behind the artificial limb said it would mean amputees could hold objects without having to watch their hands to detect the tightness of their grip.
Sorensen lost his left hand nine years ago after an accident with a firework.
"It was quite amazing because suddenly I could feel something I had not been feeling for nine years," he said.
"The sensory feedback was incredible. You can feel round things and hard things and soft things. The feedback was totally new to me, and suddenly when I was doing the movements I could feel actually what I was doing, instead of looking at what I was doing."
Scientists have already developed prosthetic hands and arms that can be controlled using thoughts by connecting electrodes to the remaining nerves in a patient's shoulder.
It is hoped that adding tactile functions to such artificial limbs could allow amputees to live completely unimpeded lives. Scientists said the development of a fully functional bionic hand is still some years away.
The hand was developed by Dr. Silvestro Micera and a team at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, along with the The Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, Italy.
Scientists were concerned about reduced sensitivity in Sorensen's nerves, as he had not used them for nine years. They found they were able to reactivate his sense of touch when he was wearing the prosthetic hand.
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The next stage is to refine the electronic system for sensory feedback, so it can become portable, and develop the technology to raise awareness of the fingers' angular movements.
Dr. Alastair Ritchie, a lecturer in biomaterials and bioengineering at the University of Nottingham, said it was a key development for amputees being able to feel how tightly they were gripping objects, and to be able to adjust this depending on what they were holding.
"This is very interesting work, taking research in upper limb prosthetics into the next stage by adding sensory feedback," Ritchie said. "Upper limb prosthetics has long been a challenge for bioengineers - our hands are one of our principal interfaces with the world, and in recent years we have seen real advances."
He added that the use of a sensor, connected to an electrode embedded in nerves, had to be managed carefully in the long term to prevent infection.
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[ About file ] Name: Gossip.Girl.S03E22.720p.HDTV.H264.mp4 Date: 18/05/2010 13:38:58 Size: 314,792,608 bytes (300.21 MB) [ Generic infos ] Play duration: 00:41:48 (2507.823333 s) Container type: MP4/MOV Major brand: Apple AAC audio w/ iTunes info version 0 Compatible brands: ISO Base Media, JVT AVC Creation time: 17/05/2010 11:38:40 UTC Modification time: 17/05/2010 11:38:40 UTC Number of streams: 2 Type of stream nr. 1: audio (AAC Low complexity) {GPAC ISO Audio Handler} Type of stream nr. 2: video (avc1) {GPAC ISO Video Handler} Audio streams: 1 [ Relevant data ] Resolution: 1280 x 720 Width: multiple of 32 Height: multiple of 16 Average DRF: 29.256565 Standard deviation: 1.003142 Std. dev. weighted mean: 0.955991 [ Video track ] Codec: avc1 Resolution: 1280 x 720 Frame aspect ratio: 16:9 = 1.777777 Pixel aspect ratio: 1:1 = 1 Display aspect ratio: 16:9 = 1.777777 Framerate: 23.976023 fps Number of frames: 60121 Bitrate: 937.508253 kbps [ Audio track ] Codec: AAC Low complexity Bitrate: 64.494952 kbps Channels: 2 Sample rate: 44100 Hz
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I don't see how this could be 720p, considering that the size is only 300 MB and usually it takes almost double that for a twenty minute show in 720p.
@formaldahyde This file has 565 seeders and twentyforty has a pink scull.Do you really think this is fake.Use your head.
@lilars26 My apologies. Perhaps I wasn't clear. I am not claiming that this isn't real, but that it isn't in HD. I have often watched this show in 720p (which is why I visited this torrent) but usually they are around 1.5 GB each. For it to be 300 MB, at around a fifth of the usual size, something doesn't feel right. But, this is all speculation. Can someone confirm one way or the other? And bear in mind that a 480p picture stretched out to 720p is not 720p even if the dimensions are correct because the amount of information in the picture doesn't increase, only the size.
@FormaldehydeFTW: So far you could download this dozen times instead wasting of people's time. I posted the data - and you practically asking: Have this 20-40 lying? Have he fucked ALL 2 MILLION people who downloaded his encodings? And you could done ONE SIMPLE MOUSE-CLICK on my icon and see 30 pages of 900 torrents. And I'm here only 6 months. Now - dp NOT even think that your question is completely legal. Do NOT think that you're entitled to ask am I a crook, thief, layer, motherfucker, cunt (all nice terms I can hear on TPB all the time). Do NOT even think that your rubbish about "stretching" the picture make any sense. To you... for sure. Just stop coming and go someplace else.
@twentyforty You see, the problem is that I do not have the best of connections and in fact, would most likely not even have the file downloaded in this time. Hence, the caution. If you will look through my former remarks, you may note that not once have I made any mention of you, nor any of those 'colourful words' you mentioned. This is because it was never my intention to question your honesty, or your competence. In fact, I was counting on a very logical explanation for this happenstance (such as the torrent being named incorrectly, or as I have found, that the format causes the file to take up less space). Once again, I will add that I have yet to fling the first of insults and this being the case, do not understand why you have taken to such a hostile approach. But, perhaps, this is just the way things are nowadays. Regardless, I apologize for taking up your time and thank you for the great service you have done for a lot of us. @pluto999 Despite the insult attached to your comment, thanks, that's all I was looking for. I had a feeling that this may be the reason for the smaller size.
@FormaldehydeFTW: ...and by same miracle you cannot see what actually you've said. Not what you write right now in you response - but word for word as I have "received". You could click, as I have said - and it would take only two seconds to see "Wow, it is one of 900 such encodings, this guy is for real" instead of writing two long turds and kept wasting yours and mine time. Look, I do sympathize with your "caution is needed" part (I am doing "my things" FOR people like you, on limited budget or connection) - but every single word I have said still stands. Maybe you'll learn one day, that you cannot nicely walk in the someone's house, speak rubbish, ask the owner how big tits have his wife, laugh, fart once or twice and then ask may you take a dump on the living room floor. You can - but you'll get with a baseball bat across your face. That's is what you can get here, for same persistent trolling.

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Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, somewhat bittersweet and very chocolaty. I usually make them to share at get-togethers...otherwise, I'd eat them all myself! I'm always asked for the recipe. -Delaine Fortenberry, McComb, Mississippi
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**Price based on two person occupancy. Additional people over 2 are $29/person/night. Kids under 8 stay free.
It's sunny and warm, come enjoy the summer in Leavenworth!
Come stay downtown with us in lovely Snowcreek Suites, a modern and high-end Townhouse with many amenities. This 2 bedroom unit is the latest addition to our larger upstairs condo. The space has been an art gallery and yoga studio in the past, so the great room is great! Amazing gallery style lighting, open beams, gorgeous beech hardwood floors, kitchenette, leather furniture, tiled bath and plenty of space to stretch out--1200 square feet! There's a bar for mixing drinks and a window by the kitchen table to drink your coffee in the morning. Please note that the second 'bedroom' is only semi-private--it is in the same space as the great-room/common room and the walls only go up 6'.
Step outside and you are a scenic 2 minute walk to downtown and shopping. Octoberfest is across the street, and the best beach in town is one block south and onto the beautiful grounds of the Wenatchee River Institute, where Birdfest takes place every spring.
If you ski or snowshoe, you are in luck! We are 45 minutes from both Stevens Pass and Mission Ridge alpine resorts, or if nordic or cross country is more your speed, you can WALK to the groomed trails, which start at the Wenatchee River Institute 1 block south. The kids always enjoy skiing and/or tubing at the charming skihill, a 5 minute drive to 2 rope tows and a special tubing tow and Leavenworth's famous Skihill Lodge, a 1940s era CCC project with a huge stone fireplace, hot drinks and good food.
This townhouse is unique in that it enjoys everything the downtown core offers without being smack in the middle of it, which means it stays quiet at night. It's just on the edge of the action. Groceries and the liquor store are just a few blocks away. Come relax and experience our wonderful town, or stretch out and watch a movie on our large flatscreen LED TV, BluRay and cable included!
If you're looking for a bigger place, check out our other listing, vrbo #401905, it's the upstairs unit in the building that sleeps 8. If you have a party larger than that, rent both units--there's a common door between the two which can be opened for a party or closed for privacy. It's a wonderful place for family gatherings and base-camping to explore our wonderful little corner of the world.
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WASHINGTON - Pope Francis announced plans to sit down and talk with a group of clergy sex abuse victims, a move generating mixed reaction in D.C.
The pope has faced criticism for drawing little attention to the issue that has rocked the Catholic Church for more than a decade.
"I think the Holy Father's announcement that he will meet with victims is very good news," says Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington. "Victims of any type of abuse, certainly victims of clergy abuse, they need to be embraced fully."
But for others, the Vatican meeting will do nothing to help with the healing process.
"This is just another gesture," says Becky Ianni, director of the Virginia and D.C. chapters of the victims' group, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP).
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Ianni herself is a victim. She was abused by a priest in Alexandria when she was a child.
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Well, this was to be expected: an anti-virus company complaining that Microsoft's Security Essentials - by far the best anti-virus tool for Windows - is anti-competitive. Microsoft recently began offering MSE as an optional download via the optional Microsoft Update service (which is not Windows Update), and Trend Micro (a patent troll) is going into boo-hoo mode over it.
Trend Micro is one of those companies which sells those awful anti-virus tools you were almost forced to use back in dark and cold days of Windows XP, that dreadful operating system Microsoft used to sell before they finally released a decent operating system with Windows 7 (yes, I always disliked Windows XP with a passion - what gave it away?)
In recent times, however, Microsoft released the wonderfully lightweight and remarkably unobtrusive Microsoft Security Essentials, an anti-malware and anti-virus tool which runs on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. MSE always gets out of your way, has a small footprint, and you simply won't notice its there. It's so good, it has rendered those old, parasitic dinosaur programs from companies like Trend Micro obsolete.
And now, Microsoft has started offering MSE as an optional download via its optional Microsoft Update service. Note how Microsoft Update is a voluntary opt-in service whose sole function is to provide updates to more than just Windows (Office, for instance). In addition, MSE is not offered at all if another anti-virus tool (one of the crap ones) is already installed.
Trend Micro still went all boo-hoo to CNet, though. "Commercializing Windows Update to distribute other software applications raises significant questions about unfair competition," Carol Carpenter, general manager of the consumer and small business group at Trend Micro, told CNet, "Windows Update is a de facto extension of Windows, so to begin delivering software tied to updates has us concerned. Windows Update is not a choice for users, and we believe it should not be used this way."
This Trend Micro person doesn't have a clue what she's talking about, obviously. First, she fails to understand the difference between Microsoft Update (opt-in) and Windows Update (default). Second, she fails to mention the optional nature of MSE through Microsoft Update. Third, she fails to mention that if another security tool is already present, MSE will not be offered at all. Fourth, she works for a security vendor.
Of particular note here is that Trend Micro is currently in a software patent lawsuit with Barracuda Networks for its use of ClamAV; Trend Micro claims ClamAV violates one of its patents. In other words, not only is Trend Micro wrong, they're also a patent troll.
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CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- AT&T is contributing $10,000 to each of Tennessee's community colleges to accelerate students' progress toward certificates and degrees.
Chattanooga State and Cleveland State are among the recipients.
"This may prove to be a more attractive way for corporations to contribute. They would rather deal with one person than have 13 community colleges knocking on their door," said Cleveland State President Carl Hite, who was attending the Tennessee Board of Regents' quarterly meeting at Roane State Community College.
The Board of Regents sets policy for the state universities and colleges not in the University of Tennessee system, including community colleges.
"It is our goal to ensure that students are fully prepared to enter the workforce and that they can find good jobs right here in Tennessee when they graduate," AT&T Regional Director Mary Steward Lewis said in a written statement.
The Tennessee General Assembly passed the Complete College Tennessee Act last year, said state Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville. The act makes possible contributions like the one from AT&T, he said.
"These scholarships show what can happen when the private sector works with our institutions of higher learning to help students graduate," Bell said.
State Reps. Kevin Brooks and Eric Watson, both R-Cleveland, said the scholarships will be good for job creation in the region.
Gary Farlow, president of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, said "college completion is important in helping our state grow and be competitive."
The Tennessee Board of Regents' Office of Academic Affairs developed an accelerated curriculum for college completion to increase graduation rates at community colleges.
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Fire destroyed Big Tex on Friday, leaving behind little more than the metal frame of the 52-foot-tall metal-and-fabric cowboy that is an icon of the State Fair of Texas.
Some fabric that made up the towering structure's hand and sleeves could still be seen as firefighters gathered around the scorched area.
The fire broke out shortly after 10 a.m. at the fairgrounds.
Big Tex's 75-gallon hat, 50-pound belt buckle and slow drawl -- "Howdy, folks!" -- have been greeting fair visitors since 1952. This year's fair, which closes Sunday, had been celebrating Big Tex's 60th birthday.
"It's a great loss for us because of its icon stature," fair spokeswoman Sue Gooding said.
Gooding said she didn't know the cause of the fire but did note electrical controls move Big Tex's mouth and head. A Dallas fire spokesman didn't immediately respond to an email message seeking comment.
Gooding noted that no one was injured in the fire and added that she expects him to be back for next year's state fair.
"He'll be back, bigger and better than ever," she said.
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My advice? Never judge a school on it's rating alone (as I had done with Adna prior to moving here) Visit the school for yourself, I'm glad we did! This is the 5th school my kids have attended in 3 different states due to my husband's job and relocation. We've experienced it all. Small schools, large schools, schools in the city, and now this one in the country. And I will tell you, out of them all, Adna stands out above the rest. Even the school rated a 9 out of 10 that my kids went to prior to here doesn't compare. Whoever has anything bad to say about this school must not have a lot of experiences to compare it with. The education is right on par with what other schools are. If anything, it's better because of the smaller class sizes. The kids are wonderful! No bullying whatsoever. Small, tight knit community that was very welcoming to our family. The staff deeply care about the children and their education. Last year, the math teacher even tutored my son on his own time just to help him succeed. Communication with the teachers is great here! I will do whatever it takes to make sure my kids get to finish out their schooling here without moving again, it's absolutely wonderful :)
This is a very high functioning academic school. The staff continue to address concerns regarding the state tests as well as stay on top of changing curriculum demands. Extracurricular activities include drama, band, and sports. Although the sports teams aren't very good and very limited choice as in most small schools. Parental involvement is high, but it's more community involvement, as the school is basically the town.
Adna High / Middle school is a small area school with small class size and administration you get to know when you're child is a student there. They do, however, only offer a limited amount of extra curricular activites mostly sports minded.
The quality of this school is very low -- some may prefer smaller schools (because of smaller classrooms) but for students, it's rather hard to fit in. It's easy to become an outsider, and if you do not play sports, you don't have much other extracurricular activities. You have to take Running Start at Centralia College if you're looking for any interesting classes, because with the money they have they only have a few teachers and very basic classes. Not only this, but they have so many rules and regulations on joining Running Start that it's hard to 'escape', so to speak. I would not recommend this school.
I was a student at this school. It has great teachers for a small school and all of the students seem to love it--even after graduation, they still hang around the area. Some are even teaching there now. It has recently expanded the sports dept. and has always rated fairly high in academics.
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Is the Philippines ETF Back on Track? - ETF News And Commentary
South-east Asian economies, once the hot-spot for foreign
investments, had suffered massive outflows of foreign capital
after the start of the taper-talk. These markets have stabilized
of late after the no-taper shocker by the Fed. Further, Janet
Yellen's nomination as the Fed's next Chairperson and the ongoing
political drama in Washington has raised hopes of no change in
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Looking at the longer-term, I believe that countries that are dependent on 'hot money' to finance their external deficits will remain vulnerable to the taper threat. On the other hand, countries with strong external position, sound macroeconomic fundamentals and a stable political environment will outperform going forward. Philippines ETF is worth a look from the longer-term perspective.
Philippine Economy in Focus
According to the IMF, the economy will grow at 6.8% in 2013, backed by solid domestic demand, while inflation will remain low at ~2.8%.
Current administration led by President Aquino has been very effective in combating corruption and tax evasion. Due to rising revenues, the government has been able to keep the fiscal deficit at a low level, despite increased spending.
Thanks to its large educated young English-speaking workforce, Philippines has been growing in popularity as a BPO destination and has emerged as a tough competitor to India. The BPO industry already contributes more than $11 billion to GDP, and is expected to grow to $25 billion by 2016. (See: Emerging Market ETFs-How to pick winners )
Further, remittances from abroad-- accounting for 8 to 10% of country's GDP--have been instrumental in driving domestic growth. Rising remittances will be supportive for the currency, which though down about 5% against the dollar this year, still looks much better compared with some other emerging markets currencies, which have suffered double digit declines during the same time frame.
With a current account balance at 2.5% of GDP, fiscal deficit at less than 2%, strong growth and foreign exchange reserves at about $85 billion, the country seems in a position to withstand the effects of foreign capital reversal in future.
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I've had many Beamers in my time (3,5 and 7) and lets face it, if money was no object I'd have a 730 any day. But money is a big object and the 3 is too wee (for me) so I would happily compromise (lol) for a 5 Series and the 88-96 model would well fit the bill. Having owned a 520, 525 and 530 versions and and older 'shark' style 1980 528I I have developed an affinity with the model.
One is immediately struck (or stricken even) by the quality of the thing. It has lovely lines and oozes an understated but bullet proof aire. My 525SE (a 94) was as fresh today as it might have been new, resplendent in light blue metallic paint. The standard BBS alloys set it off beautifully.
Inside the quality shines thru again. Materials are all high grade and the textures fit and finish present a most pleasant space in which to drive from one end of the country to the other. Equipment on Beamers is nearly all optional so buy carefully and get a fully loaded one for very reasonable money. No air-con on mine but thats not an issue for me. Everything reeks of quality. Even operating the electric windows or the lecky mirrors feeds back BMW's uncompromising attention to quality and detail. And we haven't even started it yet...
Firing up the engine it is clear that this quality and attention to detail applies equally to the mechanics. Smooth as silk, loads of kick and a lovely exhaust note to boot. Up thru the slick gears it flawlessly eats the road and has plenty poke in reserve to get you out of trouble.
The handling and ride of the 5 series is legendary and it must be the best in it's class. A total pleasure to drive, you'll want to stay in it and keep driving. With pretty decent MPG you can afford to use this as your main car but it's still smart and cool enough to use as your 'Sunday Car'.
My car is a 1992 BMW 518i. It just closed 10 years (from new) but the mileage on it is quite low as it was mainly used for long journeys twice a month. Actually this is what the car is designed for, long comfortable journeys. It's a big car and although very agile and easy to drive, could be a pain on the city. Parking is very easy combined with a short turning radius, but in the city you better aim for a LARGE parking space ... Durability is excellent as long service is not neglected.Parts and servicing are quite expensive. Interion quality very good ,expected to be even better though.. Fuel consumption ok for its engine size and refinement among the best. Seats supportive and suspension very nicely tuned. PAS is very light and even though great on low speeds, on high speeds needs calm hands. When combined with the very good grip can "trick" the driver to take easily a very sharp turn. This can result in oversteer. Beware that the car may seems light on the steering but is a heavy car. It's so solid on the road that you might think you driving with 30 while you're on 70! Stability on corners and high speeds is amazing. Feedback from the steering wheel is poor though as mentioned above. Avoid servicing to BMW try authorized garages or else expect to be ripped off. Driving position is very comfortable (2 way adjustments)even for tall drivers, room is adequate for 5 adults in total , boot lid humagus (i can sleep inside!). The brakes are amazingly good and progressive, switching gears is glitch free and fast. The clutch though is very light, engages in a strange way and has long travel. You have to get it used to. Biggest dissapointment the engine. At 1800cc and 115 hp the car needs 12.8sec from 0-60. Overtaking can be time consuming but engine its responsive even on higher revs. Safety features include airbags, abs , reinforced chassis, "submarine" desig
n for engine and zones of cotrollable distortion. Lastly, security is very good. I have fitted an aftermarket alarm though and bought a steering lock. I strongly recommend you to do the same thing because BMWs never go unnoticed! As a conclusion, this car is for the family man who needs a very comforable, reliable, stable and safe car. If trouble free journeys are your thing , and driving is one of your hobbies , this is the car. For people that need that extra punch , you better get a 520i or 525i. If you are a town person , you really don't want this car!
I have been "smoking" a Ford Mondeo Ghia X V6 for the last few months, until recently when I purchased a BMW 520 SE, 1991 H, 112,000 miles, White 4 door Saloon. I had never owned a BMW before, so I was looking forward to driving her. She turned up in the afternoon and I placed her in the rear courtyard to be cleaned and prepared. Shockingly, someone saw her there, asked if she was for sale, and then purchased her, unashamedly, and without any thought for my feelings! To say I was gutted is an understatement. However, the person, after keeping me waiting for almost two weeks, failed to turn up with the required funds in order to finalise the deal. This is a common occurrence in the motor trade, so I wasn't too surprised or even upset for that matter, as I now got to put my Mondeo on the forecourt and drive my 5 series! THE COMPANY. BMW stands for Bayersiche Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works), and was a partnership formed between two Austrian chaps and a Bavarian airplane engine company. That was back in 1916, and they produced airplane engines for a number of years after. In 1921 they produced their first motorbike, and not until 1928 did the first BMW car hit the streets. She was a Dixi 3/15 PS, built under license form Austin, and followed similar style to US Bantam and the Japanese Datsun. Many changes during the years to follow and a reputation for reliable, comfort and classic cars, kept the Bavarian Motor Works vehicle streets ahead of her floundering rivals, leading the European market and winning trophy after trophy in all the sporting marquis. 1972 saw the introduction of the 5 series, 1975, the 3 series, and 1977, the 7 series. 2003 should see the transition of Rolls Royce and Volkswagen badges to the BMW stable. That is just a quick insight into the company, for more info, please go to the following link. http://www.bmw.com/bmwe/pulse/heritage/history/index.html THE CAR White, big, sleek, sexy and very overpowering and as for the car……. As described at the start, she is a 4- door saloon, with a 1990cc engine. The 520 SE at some 15.4 feet long and almost 6 ft wide, is no small second car, nor is it a car to nip down to town in, more the cruisers car, where a subdued, relaxing feel is required. The handbook has the actual measurements at: 185.8 inches/4720 mm in length 68.9 inches/1751 mm width 55.6inches/1412 mm height APPEARANCE In my view, the best design of all the 5 series, with a long, sleek appearance. The White snow-like paint brings out the best of her looks, and the mat black grills and trim only add to her majestic poise. Colour-coded mirror housings camouflage well, the normally ugly protruding mirrors, and offer that extra protection against clipping other vehicles. The biggest disappointment to the eye has to be the wheels. A BMW without alloys is like a Pamela Anderson without……. Well, you get the drift. Plastic wheel trims, even with the BMW emblem in the middle make it look a bit tacky. If I owned her personally, I would buy a set of alloys to replace the wheel, that's for sure. INTERIOR Of cloth origin, not leather. Although an animal lover, I like the look of leather on cars. What I don't like is the hot summers and the sweaty feel you get after a while, so I would prefer my car to have the cloth interior anyway (salesman's pitch coming into play!) The dark blue Hessian style seats are both comfortable and large. Almost like armchairs. I could lose my six-foot frame quite easily into her soft, but firm welcome. Staring out at the massive dashboard and steering wheel has me mimicking Scotty form Star Trek, "I canna d
ee it capin, I dinna have the pooowaaaa" Firstly the steering wheel has four buttons to press for the horn to sound, so I guess in a dangerous situation, the pedestrian would be run over by the time you decided which one you were going to press. Maybe if you put a sticker on one to say "Button of the Day" then you would know which one to use! The seat has three different handles for lumber support, angle and distance, so finding your ideal position is comparatively easy, even for us "middle aged people!" (Can't remember who called me that, cow!) The dash has the normal speedometer, rev counter, tem and oil lights, ABS light, temperature dial, fuel level, and a digital display telling you distance travelled, distance to next service and other little gems of info. However, my favourite feature has to be the little hand below the rev counter that show you how many miles you are getting to the gallon. A Pioneer stereo takes pride of place in the centre console, next to an unused ashtray (11 days and I will have gone one year without a cigarette!) The sound system is a pleasure for the ears, and as I am a cassette man, I love to hear all my eighties tapes blasting out at me "Wild boys, Wild boys" INTERIOR SPACE Legroom in the front is unbelievable, and this is one of the few cars where I don't have to have the seat all the way back to stop my knees rubbing against the steering wheel. Stretching out while driving is not a problem, as there are cushioned armrests, and movement is not restricted by handbrakes or cassette holders being stuffed into impossible gaps. I sat in the back to see what it felt like, and felt that I would have to shout at the if I wanted anything as he was so far away! It really feels like you are sitting on a sofa, and has more than enough room for two adults, adequate room for three. (I have
yet to find any car that can seat three adults comfortably on a distance journey) Headroom is no different, you almost feel like you could wear a hat. Even with the electric sunroof closed, your head does not come anywhere near the roof. Climate control is the icing on the cake, and makes the whole driving experience of this King of the City car, much more bearable on hot summer days. HANDLING AND PERFORMACE As you would expect from a Beemer, the handling of this car is superb. Hugs bends like a mother sending her son of to scout camp for the first time! No over-steer here, although I wouldn't feel confident of cornering at speed with the massive frame behind you. Suspension copes with most road joints and potholes without you even noticing, and the steering wheel barely flinches as your cruising along. The 5 speed manual gearbox lets you control the speed, revs, and fuel consumption at your own leisure. If you want to give it some welly, it will respond, but so will the little needle on the fuel economy dial! Through first and second, she accelerates nicely, but not as quick as you would like, due to the sheer weight and size of her. Not what I would call sluggish though, more steady and bearable. Third and fourth however, produce a better purr form the engine and kicks into a world of her own, achieving an impressive time between 30-60 MPH. Fifth gear will keep you strumming along nicely at an average 70 MPH, returning almost 30 MPG for your patience. Otherwise, the fuel economy is a bit scary, but then no more frightening than what you would expect from a car her size. Around town you would be lucky to achieve 20 MPG, journeys, maybe 28 MPG, if driven right.
Being an accountant at a BMW franchise,when I decided to opt out of the company car scheme the make of car I should purchase was never in any doubt. The only decision to be made was which model? Taking into account the family needs and the finances available I choose a 1990 520i SE. The car is spacious, comfortable and although now beginning to be slightly dated still has style. the two litre engine has now recorded over 159,000 miles yet still purrs like new. BMW have a reputation for quality and reliability and this has been proven over the two years I have owned the vehicle. It has cruised through two MOTs, the bodywork is in very good condition and I have had no mechanical problems whatsoever. Although petrol consumption is fairly heavy, especially when driving in town (approx. 18 miles to the gallon )it comes into its own on longer journeys ( 30 miles to the gallon) It is on the longer trips that it really stands out from the crowd, it cruises effortlessly on motorways and youy arrive as refreshed as when you began your journey. For a large family saloon this is the car.......highly recommended
I have owned my 525i 24v for 4 years (1991) and nearly 40,000 miles now and have never regretted the purchase once. Reliability has been excellent one small brake caliper problem (£100 to fix) is the total repair bills for the car. Servicing is cheap (local specialist handles repairs etc.) and Oil changes are the easiest I have ever done. Economy is also excellent 30mpg + in day to day driving. The car is comfortable, smooth and the handling is superb. I have driven most of the larger modern mainstream cars mondeo, vectra, peugeot 406, laguna, Omega, Scorpio etc. and I have to say that the BMW is ahead in every area than all of these. I shall be keeping my BMW for a while yet and would only be tempted by ........ you've guessed it a newer BMW.


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I see that you don't see a distinction between your relationship with him when you were 15 and he was 18 and the relationship he had with a young girl when he was 21. What I see is a guy who likes girls in the 14-15 year old category, regardless of how old he is. Really think about what some previous posters have said. Society somehow understands that relationships can occur between, let's say, a HS senior and a freshman. But for him, I see a pattern of preferences. Truly think about how you will feel if one day you are on the news when he is exposed for other relationships with young girls... when he is 35, 45, 55? If you have kids together, this man would be around their friends?
I understand that your past has shaped your thinking. But you do not have to let this type of thinking dictate your future. Don't glamourize your past relationship with this guy. Please have the courage to find the beauty and strength within yourself to decide that you deserve better. You can have a wonderful life, despite the horrors of your past. I have a good friend that CHOSE to live life differently because of his damaged past. He has worked hard to have a solid loving M and healthy relationships with his own kids. He CHOSE to not continue his life in a dysfunctional way. You can do the same. But it will take courage and strength from deep within yourself. Once you harness that, you will be AMAZED at what you can accomplish. Please have faith in yourself.
I guess I came here hoping that maybe someone could identify with him, maybe say that he just made a few mistakes but as long as he makes you happy most of the time it is worth it.
He was 18 when I started dating him at 15. It's not really that much different for him to be with a girl a month away from being 15 a few years later?
The difference is huge. Do you remember what it was like being 21? Maybe you had a car, a job, and maybe you were in college. You could go to a liquor store or bar and legally buy alcohol for the first time. You were out living on your own. Now remember what it's like being 14, living with your parents, just starting high school, and ask yourself if you would have slept with a 14-year-old at 21. Do you not see the huge difference in mental maturity and life circumstance between 14 and 21? Your fiance broke the law and could have been sent to jail as a sex offender and for damn good reason. Would you still be here if he went to jail for a couple years because he slept with a 14-year-old at 21 and absolutely should have known better? I truly hope that would be a large does of reality for you and your answer is no.
Buying him things, helping him through school, encouraging him to be better, it makes me feel like I am accomplishing something and giving him a reason to appreciate me.
How's that working out for you? Do you FEEL respected by him for these things? Or do you feel like he took all the benefits and used you to wipe his feet on on his way out by having his affair?
Listen to everyone here and start detaching from him. Get yourself in to counseling to give you the strength to move on and get yourself out of another bad situation.
[This message edited by nekonamida at 12:43 PM, May 1st (Thursday)]
I too come from a very messed up and traumatic childhood filled with addictions, personality disorders and extreme abuse. I made a decision to face my demons, deal with my FOO issues and tackle the dysfunctional behaviors so I can have the healthiest and best life for ME. I also wanted to be a healthy parent to my own children so I didn't perpetuate the ugly messed up life I came from onto them. Yuu can do it. It is hard work but it is so worth it. Also, once you've done the work to heal yourself you can attract and love a person who will love and cherish you back.
You will be loved by someone else and valued once you love and value yourself.
Being alone is liberating once you realize someone else's attention does not give you your worth.
Your worth is intrinsic to you.
Seeing it is the foundation of a healthy realtionship.
Exit this toxic one (kick him out, too bad he has nowhere to go, maybe he should have thought about that before fucking someone else and breaking yoru heart), and start a new relationship with yourself. Get books on building confidence. Go to CODA meetings (co-dependent's anonymous).
You do not need to be with someone to be worth something.
Being with someone who does not respect you will only cause you to respect yourself even less than you do right now.
Break free, and learn to be okay with who you are, to be proud and confident.
It's hard but the payoff is incredible. You deserve that.
No I don't feel respected. I don't feel appreciated. I feel worthless and unattractive. Which also makes me feel like I couldn't start over with someone else. No one will accept me with this baggage.
This is where you are so wrong Shanoa. Your self esteem is non existent. Are you in IC? Have you discussed this stuff with a counselor or therapist?
I understand that you can't see things in yourself that other people see. I have that same problem. Some one just pointed out to me recently how far I have come and all of my "strong" character traits. Honestly, I don't see a single one of them. But in some sense I know I must have them or I would not be where I am today. To me, where I got myself to was because I didn't want to live in a dark place anymore so I just carried on each day moving forward. No big deal to me. Others tell me it's a huge deal.
I see strong qualities in you. You wouldn't be here otherwise.
I eventually got help and I'm working on my issues. Can you do the same?
Maybe if he went to therapy on his own it would help him.
That is not going to work. You can only fix you. Get to IC stat. It should be regularly if you can. You have way more than anxiety you are dealing with here. Yes, that play a big part, but you also have childhood FOO (family of origin issues), as well as several other layers. You need to do this for you.
Forget about him and start working on you. This is your ONLY way out.
I have a huge problem with being indecisive and avoiding my problems.
Be decisive about this. Be decisive about fixing YOU!!
I know I should just confront my issues but I just can't!
YES YOU CAN!!! Don't be anyone's doormat. Get help. You don't have to go this alone. You can do this for you and your future.
I had a long term relationship with someone just like your fiance. He wasn't into the "marriage thing" or the whole "go to work everyday thing". It was a complete lack of self worth that ever made me date him in the first place. I wasted years of time taking care of this man while he cheated on me and used me. At the time I sounded just exactly like you. I convinced myself that he loved me in his own special way, and that I had enough good Christian love for the two of us. The most meager carrot scrap of affection he occasionally tossed my way would convince me that this was love. It's not. Not even close.
I was able to finally see clearly when I worked at no longer seeing him. It was hard but I did it. The longer I was away from him the more clearly I could see that he was a liar, a cheat, and a dishonest fraud. And I mean that in the criminal sense. I had to take off the blinders. As long as I was in his sphere of influence I couldn't see any of the reality of what he was. I was convinced I was the only one that knew the real him. I was dead wrong. But he worked at keeping me in that mindset. As soon as I would start to catch on to the fact that I was being used I'd get another carrot dangled in my face. You know what the last one was? I think you do. It was an engagement ring. He never had any intention of marrying me or anyone else for that matter. But it kept me in the game for a while longer. That's exactly what has happened to you.
Please take the advice here to get counseling. It doesn't mean you aren't smart or sensible or that you are somehow a failure. It will help bolster your self esteem and give you the courage to demand better for yourself.
Charity - after he proposed did he cheat on you?
The only person who can set you free is you.
You think you can't live without him because that's exactly what he has trained you to think. Because it works for him. You support him, feed him, stroke his ego and he gets to do whatever the hell he wants. Do you have the option of deciding you don't want the "real job" thing? Of course not. Because then who would take care of him? You just think that gives you value because that's exactly what he wants you to believe.
He has taken your options away one by one to make you feel helpless without him. It's the complete opposite. He's helpless and useless and so he needs someone just like you to take care of all his day to day needs without anything being required of him. Not even fidelity or affection. The more he withholds from you the harder you work. I so very much know how that feels and how you got into this trap.
If I could break free, so can you. There are many more people on this board that have walked the same hard road and they will attest to the complete freedom you feel once you get away from the influence of people like him. Don't look at how you felt 7 years ago. Move forward. You've come here and that's a start.
I know how hard it is to abandon what you thought about him and your future together. But a beautiful romantic proposal doesn't matter. It's consistent respect and kindness that matters in a relationship. Not big gestures. For all you know the guy is a sociopath and that is his mask to keep his victim bound to him. You have to see the forest for the trees.
I think you really need to stop making excuses for him. Nothing he did in the past that you consider "good" makes up for or excuses the terrible things he has done.
Your WBF has big problems. And frankly, there's nothing you can do that can help him.
It doesn't matter how involved he was in planning the wedding, or that he asked your father for permission. IT'S ALL A FACADE!!!
Guess what? Ted Bundy went to Harvard and everyone thought he was the nicest guy ever!! And you know what? That doesn't change the fact that he murdered like 30 woman!
Extreme analogy I know...but you seriously need to open your eyes! You are asking for help, but every word of advice that's been given, you've had an excuse as to why it doesn't apply to you.
I think you came here because deep down inside you KNOW that you need to leave him.
YOUR ONLY 27! Geez...your whole life is ahead of you!
You are making a huge mistake if you think you can change him. YOU CAN'T. You are going to wake up one day, when you are 35 and find out that he's banging 14 year old's and wonder "how did this happen???"
Well it's going to happen because you're going to let it. You control your future, and your happiness!!
You can't control getting hurt, but you can control who hurts you. Stop letting him. He doesn't deserve you.
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I noticed the "Grand Opening" sign out in front of Pho Sapa on Kyrene at Elliot and decided to drop in Friday night to pick up a couple of entrees for dinner. Business was brisk; the restaurant was probably 40% full when I walked in and continued to get more crowded, reaching about 80% full in about half an hour. I was happy because I live in the area and am always excited about new dinner options and I want this place to do well.
I ordered a couple of standard entrees and some rice-paper rolls along with a beer to sip as I waited for my food. The place was clean and well lit, with an interesting ceiling and a gurgling water feature. The food coming out of the kitchen smelled great and the customers seemed happy. At this point, I had no reason to believe that this wouldn't be a great find and a nice Friday night dinner.
As I waited, I began to notice that patrons that had been getting attentive service were suddenly looking around for their waiters. Drinks were going unfilled. I was noticing people who had been there before me who still had not received any food. The hostess was becoming flustered and kept apologizing to me about the wait. At this point, it had only been about 15 minutes so I wasn't irritated in the slightest.
Then the wheels came off. The couple eating next to me were joined by another couple who arrived late. This couple wanted pho but they were told, "We are out of pho". Out of pho at Pho Sapa on Friday night at 7:30 PM? OK, its their first Friday in business so I wasn't too surprised. This couple had a small child and when they didn't receive any food or see the waiter again for 30 minutes they took off. I had been in the place 45 minutes now and had teamed up with the other "to go" orders to figure out what was going on. Most of the staff was huddled in the back looking flustered and puzzled. The young hostess was visibly stressed and very apologetic but she pretty much told us it was going to be another half hour to an hour until the food was done. The other "to go" groups and I pulled the plug and voided our already processed credit card orders.
I walked out of the restaurant after more than hour and no food. One of the other guys I left with said he'd be back next week to give them another chance. I think the place needs a month.
I'd love to hear about any good experiences.
Oh no....that's terrible. Poor staff. :(
Well, I'll wait too, but am excited about a new pho place in that part of town!!
I drive home by this every night and have been interested to see how it is. I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience. I hope they get it together. It would be great to have a good new pho spot nearby!
Wow, that's too bad-- I've really been looking forward to eating there. The broth for Pho takes a bit longer to make, but anticipating a Friday crowd should have put them on notice for making more. Yes, I think I'll wait awhile for them to get their staff under control and then go check it out. Thanks for the review!
Dont waste your time !
I went and I can say that without hesitation worst in the valley. It was so bad i almost felt bad for the owner. The soup was not hot at all and lacked any flavor. The service was non-existent and just an overall poor poor experience.
I am sticking with Dragonfly in Mesa and almost feel bad for trying something else.
I just went here for lunch, as I work very closeby and was stoked to see a new pho place open up. Normally I'll haul out to Dragonfly for lunch if I want pho, but this is a sub 5-minute drive and gas is expensive and lunch can't be an hour and a half all the time.
Anyway, I experienced none of the aforementioned service problems (I was there at noon or so) - someone came up and got me water right away, and I received my pho dac biet a few minutes after I ordered it. Upon initial tasting I found the broth to be very, very bland. I loaded it up with hoison sauce and a bit of sriracha and basil and the sawtooth-shaped cilantro tasting stuff from the condiments plate (what are those anyway?), but it only helped marginally. I did like the quality of the various beef parts, especially the brisket, which is normally way too fatty for me at other pho establishments - this was actually pretty lean. The tendon was also nice and creamy. The noodles were too soft and slippery and actually hard to eat with the chopsticks since the broth was disintegrating them. I also had a problem with the soup spoon, which was really small and made of metal instead of the normal big plasticky spoon you get. It was near-impossible to put a decent amount of broth & noodles & beef in it for a good mouthful. I wasn't really impressed with the pho, though as I've said to someone before, mediocre pho is still better than most food in my book. My other gripe was it's a bit pricey compared to other pho places. Granted, it was a huge bowl for $9, but it was still $9.
Given the quality of the meat and the food I eyeballed (and smelled from a distance) on other peoples' plates, it looks like they use fresh ingredients and there's still some hope. Since it's so close to my office I'll probably go back and try some of their other dishes.
I had the same experience! I work less than 5 minutes away and went there for lunch soon after it opened. The place was less than half full, so we were seated right away. We ordered water and spring rolls (the spring rolls came right out... the water took at least 10 minutes) then our main dishes. After sitting there for over half an hour, our server came up to us (for the first time since we had ordered, our water glasses didn't even have any ice left in them) and said that she forgot to put our order in so it would be another 20 minutes or so. After 25 minutes, we were already going to be late getting back to work, so we told the server to forget it, we weren't paying for our spring roll, and we drove through Sonic on the way back. I hate to say it, but first impressions are key for me. They blew it, so we're never going back.
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For Pho in the Tempe Mesa area got to Pho Mesa at Dobson and Broadway. The owner made PHO in Nam his whole life and then moved here about 3 years ago. I have eaten Pho in Little Saigon and nothing they have to offer can touch what they do in Mesa.
Unlike what I heard so far... i would like to say that i totally had a different experience. the food was great! this was my 1st experience with Vietnamese food and to be given the chance to set the degree of "heat" was definitely a plus in my book. I know the time of day and week differs from everyone else but my experience with the origin of this food was definitely "two thumbs up." i think that everyone has their days, especially barely starting a new business. Give them another chance. Newly starting businesses should always be given a chance to "work out all the kinks." Nobody is perfect. Are you?
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I've been back here for lunch a few times since it's very close to my work and I get wicked pho cravings pretty often. I still complain about the prices ($7.50 is their lunch special price for a regular bowl of pho), but the food has been consistently better and freshly prepared. The pho is decent (and better than it was when I initially reviewed the place), though still a bit on the bland side for my tastes... and yes, they thankfully have the normal plastic spoons now. Pho is comfort food for me and I'll take mediocre pho over a lot of other things if I'm in the mood. I tried some beef and noodle dish (off the lunch menu) a few months ago and it was tasty.
Service is acceptable too. It's not lightning speedy and we've sat around staring at each other while waiting for them to pick up our checks a few times, but it's not awful. At lunch we normally get our food reasonably fast, though I still haven't been there for dinner.


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The Owls Are Not What They Seem
March 2014 is the 25th anniversary of the murder of Laura Palmer in Twin Peaks. I watched the series for the first time last year and it is a gloriously odd. Not just odd in the way we might describe a work as Lynchian these days but often straight up baffling and sometimes simply bad. That goes double for Fire Walk With Me. But when it works, it really works. So I thought I would share my favourite scene from the series, one of the most unexpectedly powerful bits of television I can remember:
The score for Twin Peaks was composed by Angelo Badalamenti and has proved as enduring as the television series itself. This includes 'Laura's Theme' which was a part of my life long before I'd even heard of Lynch via Moby:
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- 1/2 cup water
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Bring 1 cup cream and coffee beans to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat; cover and let steep at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Stir 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush. Boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber, swirling pan occasionally, about 11 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add remaining 1 cup whipping cream (mixture will bubble up). Stir over low heat until caramel is smooth. Stir in half and half. Strain coffee-infused cream into caramel cream; discard coffee beans in strainer.
Whisk yolks, salt, and remaining 1/3 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in cream mixture. Strain custard into large measuring cup.
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Bake custards until just set in center, 65 to 70 minutes. Transfer custards from water bath directly to refrigerator. Chill uncovered until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day.
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