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Handling characterstics Morgan 24?
I've recently blundered into what may be a very affordable Morgan 24 and wondered if any of you all have sailed them in the past and would comment on the boat....Please keep it to apples and apples or comparables (thanks):)
Re: Handling characterstics Morgan 24?
If this is the boat you mean: MORGAN 24/25 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com
then I'll not talk apples but comparables.
My boat is a bit similar in design and is quite comfortable if reefed properly when conditions merit: TARTAN 27 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com
A center board boat on the Great South Bay is the way to go.
Re: Handling characterstics Morgan 24?
years ago. My dad was a yacht broker, we were a Morgan dealer.
The 24 was a decent all-round sailor, reasonably quick, not a bad MORC racer back in the day and fine for pocket cruising.
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Research Output for Xue-Jun Jin
Note: The 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 publications have not been audited.
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Stanford, Nicole, Chen, Ke*, Dunne, Druce* and Jin, Xue-jun* (2007) Effect of alloying additions on the SFE, Neél temperature and shape memory effect in Fe–Mn–Si-based alloys, ISIJ international, vol. 47, no. 6, pp. 883-889, Iron and Steel Institute of Japan, Toyko, Japan [C1]
ERA journal ID: 4722 – Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-34548036948
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The site was badly signposted and very confusing to say the least.
Can't fault the caravan
The difficulty was finding our way around the caravan park site, which caused frustration on some occasions. The solution is to install a much better system of direction signposting: especially concerning 'WAY OUT' indicators. In the dark it must be a nightmare if you are not sure where you are.
I was hoping for a quiet restful holiday.It was like being on a building site,with all the comings and goings of tipper trucks.Early on thursday morning 4.45am someone had taken one of the camps buggies and collided with our van and car.by losing control.Other than all that the clubhouse and facilities were good.
Beautiful area,but for older children not much to do.
I had no problems with the caravan. The staff were all very helpful. I haven't realized the was as big as it was. I had problems with locating the caravan, even with the map provided
Although the Gold caravan was nice and clean with modern television,the one major fault inside was the tiny camping size fridge that you could hardly get enough food in for 3 people,let alone 6-8 ! Sadly the main reason that I would not return to Beauport was that it was not mentioned in the description of the parc just how steep the hills were for someone like my husband who has to use a walking stick some days and because we were so far away from the clubhouse,whenever we wanted to get a drink or a meal,we had to use the car to go from our caravan to the venue.Sadly also our caravan was really close to a family that obviously lived on the site for most of the time,having family that left really early in the mornings to go to work or school,so unfortunately we had no lovely lie-ins whilst on our holiday but were wide awake listening to all the racket going on from next door from 7am onwards.At least the weather was fantastic so that made up for a lot of things and no-one could fault the clubhouse and staff.


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Amaretto Chocolate Cookies
5 Xocai Healthy Chocolate Nuggets, grated
2 cups almond meal ((ready-to-use ground-up almonds))
1/2 cup sugar
3 whole egg whites
3/4 tbsp almond extract
1 tbsp amaretto liqueur
Mix first three ingredients in a bowl. Beat egg whites until not quite stiff in a separate bowl. Add almond extract and amaretto to the egg whites; gradually add dry ingredients. Mix well. With two teaspoons, form walnut sized potions and place on parchment-lined cookie sheet. Let dry at room temperature at least 6 hours or overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. Makes 24 cookies
Xocai Healthy Dark Amaretto Chocolate Cookies....mmmmm
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Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal Redefined Democracy: Political Rights Economic Security Social Justice Causes of the Great Depression Agricultural overproduction Industrial overproduction Unequal distribution of wealth Over-extension of credit International economic situation How Herbert Hoover Dealt with the Crisis He played the game of confidence economics and just kept saying: "Prosperity is right around the corner." Voluntary Measures Hoover eventually established two privately-funded organizations: The National Credit Association provided $1/2 billion to businesses for emergency loans, but it was too under-funded to do much good. The Organization for Unemployment Relief was a clearing house for relief agencies. However, state and local governments were already in too much debt to benefit from it. Limited Government Intervention In the end, Hoover resorted to government intervention: The Reconstruction Finance Corp gave $1-1/2 billion in federal loans to banks, insurance companies, and industry to prevent bankruptcies, but it was too little, too late. The Home Loan Bank Act provided federal loans to homeowners to prevent foreclosures, but got bogged down in red tape. Reasons for Ineffectiveness Hoover thought business should be self-regulating. He had a mania for a balanced budget. He lacked political finesse. Franklin D. Roosevelt's Appeal In 1932 presidential election, FDR was perceived as a man of action. Hoover was viewed as a "do-nothing president." Norman Thomas, the Socialist candidate, was viewed as a radical. Results: a landslide for Democrats and a mandate to use government as an agency for human welfare. Situation When FDR Entered Office In March 1933, the country was virtually leaderless and the banking system had collapsed. FDR Restored Confidence In his inaugural address, he said "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself…." He promised vigorous leadership and bold action, called for discipline and cooperation, expressed his faith in democracy, and asked for divine protection and guidance. FDR's Personal Qualities He was a practical politician who practiced the art of the possible. He was a charismatic person who exhibited a warmth and understanding of people. He knew how to handle press by focusing attention on Washington. He provided dynamic leadership in a time of crisis. He was willing to experiment Purposes of the New Deal Relief: to provide jobs for the unemployed and to protect farmers from foreclosure Recovery: to get the economy back into high gear, "priming the pump" Reform: To regulate banks, to abolish child labor, and to conserve farm lands Overall objective: to save capitalism Sources of New Deal Ideas Brains Trust: specialists and experts, mostly college professors, idea men New Economists: government spending, deficit spending and public works, government should prime economic pump Roosevelt Cabinet: included conservatives, liberals, Democrats, Republicans, inflationists, anti-inflationists -- often conflicting, compromising, blending ideas First New Deal (1933-1934) Emphasis: reform Political Position: conservative Primary aim: economic recovery Philosophy: economic nationalism and economic scarcity (i.e., raise prices by creating the illusion of scarcity) Objectives: higher prices for agriculture and business Beneficiaries: big business and agricultural business National Recovery Act (NRA) Purpose: recovery of industry Created a partnership of business, labor, and government to attack the depression with such measures as price controls, high wages, and codes of fair competition First Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) Purpose: the recovery of agriculture Paid farmers who agreed to reduce production of basic crops such as cotton, wheat, tobacco, hogs, and corn Money came from a tax on processors such as flour millers and meat packers who passed the cost on to the consumer Federal Emergency Relief Admin (FERA) Purpose: relief Gave money to states and municipalities so they could distribute money, clothing, and food to the unemployed Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Purpose: relief Gave outdoor work to unemployed men between the ages of 17 and 29 They received $30 per month, but $22 went back to the family Second New Deal (1934-1941) Emphasis: reform Political Position: liberal Primary aim: permanent reform Philosophy: international economic cooperation and economic abundance Objectives: increased purchasing power and social security for public Beneficiaries: small farmers and labor Social Security Act Purpose: reform Gave money to states for aid to dependent children, established unemployment insurance through payroll deduction, set up old-age pensions for retirees. National Labor Relations Act Purpose: reform Put restraints on employers and set up a National Labor Relations Board to protect the rights of organized labor to bargain collectively with employers. Second Agricultural Adjustment Act Purpose: recovery for agriculture Paid farmers for conservation practices, but only if they restricted production of staple crops. U.S. Housing Authority Purpose: recovery and reform Used federal funds to tear down slums and construct better housing. The New Deal on Trial By 1935, political disunity was evident. There were critics on the right and the left. NEW DEAL Criticisms of Conservative Opponents Conservative opponents said the New Deal went too far: It was socialism (killed individualism) It added to the national debt ($35 billion) It wasted money on relief and encouraged idleness It violated the constitution & states rights It increased the power of the Presidency (FDR was reaching toward dictatorship, Congress a rubber stamp, independence of judiciary threatened, separation of powers shattered) Anti-New Deal Organization Conservative opponents to the New Deal had an organization called the American Liberty League. They had money but were small in numbers, so FDR was not worried. Criticisms of Radical Opponents Radical opponents said the New Deal did not go far enough. They were demagogues (rabble- rousers) and had popular followings, so FDR was concerned. Senator Huey Long (LA) Senator Huey Long said New Deal relief measures were mere crumbs and advocated a share the wealth plan (i.e., a guaranteed annual income of at least $5,000 for every American, financed by confiscating wealth of people who made over $5 million per year). Father Charles E. Coughlin Father Charles Coughlin was a rabble-rousing radio priest from Detroit. His broadcasts were called the "Golden Hour of the Little Flower." He claimed there was an international bankers conspiracy and Jews were responsible. He advocated nationalization of banking and currency and national resources and demanded a "living wage." Dr. Francis E. Townsend Dr. Francis E. Townsend was an elderly physician from CA. He had a plan for the federal government to pay $200 per month to unemployed people over 60. The program would be financed by a 2% national sales tax and each pensioner would be required to spend the money in 30 days. This would stimulate the economy. Moderate Legislation FDR sponsored moderate legislation to silence radical opposition: Revenue Act of 1935 – Response to Huey Long. Increased taxes on large incomes and corporations. Banking Act of 1935 – Response to Coughlin. Extended federal control over private banking practices. Social Security Act of 1935 Response to Townsend. Included provisions for unemployables (dependent children, the disabled, blind), unemployment insurance, and old-age pensions. The Election of 1936 The Election of 1936: Made the Democratic party the majority party Created a new Democratic coalition composed of both traditional elements and new elements Showed that the American people rejected radical solutions to depression The Election of 1936 % Popular Electoral Candidate Party Vote Votes FDR Democratic 60.3% 523 Alfred E. Landon Republican 36.56% 8 William Lemke Radical 1.93% 0.41% Norman Thomas Socialist (2.21 in 1932) 0.17 (0.25 in Earl Browder Communist 1932) The Roosevelt Coalition While Republicans were still relying on their traditional base of political support (big business, big farmers, and conservatives), Democrats broadened their constituency by appealing to small farmers in the Midwest, urban political bosses, ethnic blue collar workers, Jews, intellectuals, and African Americans. Protection of New Deal Accomplishments Steps FDR took to protect New Deal accomplishments (both failed): Court-Packing Plan (proposed increasing Supreme Court from 9 to 15 members, caused in revolt in Dem. Party) Purge of the Democratic Party in the Election of 1938 (came out strongly in favor of liberal Dem. Candidates, evidence that he interfered in a state campaign, Republicans gained strength in both houses of Congress) Decline of New Deal Reform after 1937 Reasons for decline of New Deal reform after 1937: Court-packing plan made Congress irritable. Recession of 1937-38 weakened confidence in New Deal measures. Republicans gained strength in both houses. Attempted purge of Democratic party failed. Conservative Democrats were elected to office. Resentful of attempted party purge, they joined ranks with Republicans to block New Deal legislation. Increasing focus on foreign affairs. The Significance of the New Deal Physical Rehabilitation of Country Attacked soil erosion Built dams and planted trees to prevent floods Reclaimed the grasslands of the Great Plains Developed water power resources Encouraged regional reconstruction projects like the TVA and Columbia River project Human Rehabilitation Established the principle that government has responsibility for the health, welfare, and security, as well as the protection and education of its citizens Embraced social security, public health, housing Entered the domain of agriculture and labor Revitalization of Politics Strengthened executive branch Reasserted presidential leadership Revitalized political party as a vehicle for the popular will and as an instrument for effective action. Extension of Democracy Redefined the concept of democracy so that it included not only political rights but economic security and social justice as well. Maintenance of a Democratic System The New Deal maintained a democratic system of government and society in a world threatened by totalitarianism. Increased size and scope of government to meet needs of the depression Provided the leadership that enabled Congress to put through the necessary relief, recovery, and reform measures. Sponsored moderate legislation to neutralize the popularity of radical opponents Government Expenditures The total cost of the current bailout now exceeds $4.6 trillion dollars. It has cost more than all of these government expenditures combined. Figures in parentheses have been adjusted for inflation: Marshall Plan: Cost: $12.7 billion ($115.3 billion) Louisiana Purchase: Cost: $15 million ($217 billion) Race to the Moon: Cost: $36.4 billion ($237 billion) S&L Crisis: Cost: $153 billion ($256 billion) Korean War: Cost: $54 billion ($454 billion) The New Deal: Cost: $32 billion est.($500 billion est.) Invasion of Iraq: Cost: $551billion ($597 billion) Vietnam War: Cost: $111 billion ($698 billion) NASA: Cost: $416.7 billion ($851.2 billion) TOTAL: $3.92 trillion
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Tomorrow, the 16th, will be the 2nd anniversary of the night my brain aneurysm ruptured. If it's anything like last year, it was a mixture between something to celebrate & something to fear. I feel it is almost a day I should celebrate because I didn't die, I lived & am so lucky to have survived it with flying colors. But it's also sad for me because it was such a scary time for me, David & my girls. It's hard not to think of how close I came to leaving my children motherless or how mentally disabled I could be right now.
Soon after I got home from the hospital & I had to see my dr. & my neurosurgeon both of them told me stories about patients of theirs who had aneurysms & 10 years later were still alive. But the emphasis they put on it.....10 years later! It made me feel like I'm going to be lucky if I get another 10 years out of my life. Since then, that is the time frame I keep in my head. So I am happy I've made it another year, but I do that morbid thing where I think..well, I have 8 years left if I'm lucky. So it's a happy & sad day for me I guess is what I'm saying.
I haven't had anything else happen, that I know of, other than some dizzy spells & my stamina has never really returned. I wish I could afford the yearly CT Scans as the surgeon said, it would just set my mind at ease to know for sure everything was ok up there. Sadly, without insurance, I cannot, so I can only hope for the best. Hope my tattered brain is staying healthy :)
Thanks guys for hearing me out, didn't mean to go on so much but I guess I'm just feeling overly reflective tonight.


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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2015 BMW 5 Series
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KBB Expert Rating: 8.6
Some 35 years ago BMW stretched its brand with the U.S. introduction of the 530i, marking the debut of its first "mid-size" sedan in the U.S. With more room than the iconic 2002 and more sporting than the larger 2500/2800/Bavaria, the 5 Series was arguably the first attempt by a German automaker to craft a modern sport sedan comfortable for four while still entertaining for one. In 2012, BMW grows the 5 Series by shrinking its standard powerplant, going from the traditional in-line six to a twin-turbocharged "TwinPower" 2.0-liter four. With 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, acceleration is up by 5 percent, while efficiency is some 20 percent better than its predecessor. For those who want extra room for cargo, BMW recently introduced the Gran Turismo, which features a large rear hatch and, like the sedans, available all-wheel drive. And of interest to BMW M enthusiasts is the return of the M5, powered by a twin-turbo 560-horsepower V8. It arrives in the summer of 2012 as a 2013 model.
If you desire a balanced approach to performance, comfort and practicality – and want all three in a reasonably sized sedan – few cars can match the menu provided by BMW's 5 Series. And if, perchance, you're one of the few capable of coordinating your left foot with your right hand, BMW is one of the very few automakers providing the above with a manual transmission – in the 535i and 550i.
With the advent of sporty crossovers, and the growing popularity of sport coupes, the sport sedan is at an interesting point in the automotive paradigm. The 5 Series remains practical and sporting, but its practicality is limited by its architecture, and its "sportiness" is limited by its 3-box profile. Also, its sensible starting point – mid-$40Ks – can quickly become nonsensical with the addition of but a few options.
BMW created an all-new 5 Series for the 2011 model year, but the hits just keep on coming. For 2012, BMW dumps the 3.0-liter six in the base 528i and substitutes a 2.0-liter turbocharged four. With a bump in horsepower, torque and efficiency, this would seem to be a win/win/win for the consumer. However, Americans have been historically reluctant to spend big bucks on small powerplants. Hopefully, the dynamic has changed with escalating gasoline prices and growing awareness of global warming. The larger Gran Turismo uses 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engines.
Driving Impressions Regardless of drivetrain, the 2012 BMW 5 Series family provides a balanced approach to over-the-road performance. And when equipped with all-wheel drive, BMW's mid-size sedan and Gran Turismo are blessed...with "all-road" performance, going tough when the going gets tough. With your choice of a turbocharged four, in-line six or V8, you can truly tailor a BMW 5 Series to your performance requirements and, of course, budget. The entry-level 528i is blessed with a surprising amount of urge (0–60 in 6.2 seconds), a modest appetite for fuel (22 mpg city/32 highway) and a throaty – almost lusty – personality on the open road. With that, the sweet spot is probably where the 5 Series began, with a healthy six (535i) propelling you at triple-digit speeds (where allowed).
BMW remains one of the few automakers fully invested in the customer's driving experience. The availability of a 6-speed manual is clear evidence of same; we only wish it were available in the 528i, where a manual connection with a turbocharged four would bring more joy to our motoring experience.
We're suckers for a striking color combination, and this interior – with its warm, rich hues and heavy texture – would look ausgezeichnet (excellent) when juxtaposed against some overtly Teutonic exterior color.
The 5's interior space has grown slightly, while the overall impression has grown almost exponentially. Already a strong suit, BMW paid special attention to ergonomics in the new 5 Series, with all displays, knobs and buttons located in the central portion of the cabin. And while the choice of interior materials reflects a new maturity on the part of BMW management – this, of course, is where consumers spend most of their time – we'd take issue with the standard-spec leatherette upholstery on a car with a base price of over $45K, stretches. 2012 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo models have a higher seating position for the driver, giving it the feel of a quasi-crossover. Additionally, GT models feature an innovative dual-access tailgate that can open partially like a trunk lid or fully like a hatchback to accommodate larger items.Exterior
In assessing the new 5 Series, it's helpful to have some background. Its chassis and body development was done in conjunction with the all-new 7 Series. As a result, the "5" is more grown-up, with a wheelbase (116.9 inches) reportedly the longest in the 5 Series segment. The proportions and overall impressions (which, according to BMW, include a "charismatic front, elegant side.and muscular rear") of this new 5 Series aren't radically different, but if you liked the smaller footprint of the previous iteration you might wish to wait for the next 3 Series (coming to the U.S. in the first quarter of 2012) – it is also "more grown-up." The Gran Turismo has more, shall we say, controversial looks. Big, bulbous, and with slightly higher ground clearance than the sedan, it's not exactly anonymous. Whether the GT is a beauty or a beast will be up to how you see it.
Although the product team behind the 5 Series continues to move the sedan up-market (and its pricing upscale), we're encouraged by the high-end spec of the 5 Series chassis. Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, 4-wheel vented disc brakes (with composite front rotors) and electronic limited-slip differential speak to BMW's performance intent, while a driver-centric cockpit design will better reflect the driver's intent. On the ground, run-flat all-season tires make the spare tire (and its added weight) unnecessary, while in the 528i a standard 8-speed automatic transmission makes shifting unnecessary.
We continue to like sport sedans that are "sporty," and BMW works to differentiate its mid-size sedan from others – notably Audi, Mercedes-Benz and (to a lesser extent) Cadillac – with a range of options designed to enhance handling and performance. At the top of the performance heap is the M Sport Package. At a suggested retail of $4,800 you can equip your 2012 5 Series sedan with 18-inch double-spoke wheels with performance run-flat tires, Dynamic Damper Control, an aero kit, multi-contour seats, an M steering wheel and a limited, albeit performance-oriented, color palette. There is also a less comprehensive Sport Package, as well as the option of a 6-speed manual on the 535i and 550i.
Variety, thy name is 5 Series. With the 2012 introduction of a new 4-cylinder turbo, BMW offers a "holy trinity" of powertrains. And that which is the most compelling, the 2.0-liter four is also the least expensive. It delivers 240 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque and 32 mpg in the EPA's highway cycle. In short, what's not to like? Perhaps the lack of an available manual transmission with the turbo four, but that absence can't last forever; the rumble for its return starts right now. The turbocharged inline-six has, of course, its fans, while the 4.0-liter turbo V8 seems – in a still-funky economy – a tad too much.
2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
240 horsepower @ 5,000-6,000 rpm
260 lb-ft of torque @ 1,250-4,800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/32 mpg (automatic)
3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6
300 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm
300 lb-ft of torque @ 1,300-5,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/28 mpg (manual, RWD), 20/30 mpg (automatic, RWD), 20/29 mpg (automatic, AWD), 20/28 (Gran Turismo, RWD), 18/27 (Gran Turismo, AWD)
4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8
400 horsepower @ 5,500-6,400 rpm
450 lb-ft of torque @ 1,750-4,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/22 mpg (manual, RWD), 17/25 mpg (automatic, RWD), 16/24 mpg (automatic, AWD), 15/22 mpg (Gran Turismo, RWD & AWD)
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Based on 94 Ratings for the 2011 - 2015 models.Review this car
By 535d Fan on Sunday, May 17, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Gas mileage, large trunk, seats, speed"
Cons: "Rock-hard run flat tires, rear visibility"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have owned my 2014 535d xDrive M-Sport for a year and a half now. What a car! I always lease cars for 36 months and I have owned many BMW's before this (M3, 2 M5's, 550i, X5) and this is my favorite one by far. I got the graphite metallic color (which I don't think they offer on the 2015 M-sport models) with the mocha nappa leather multi-contour seats. My previous vehicle (2011 X5) was a great car but it had rough suspension and my wife hated the seats. The multi-cotour seats in the 535 are absolutely epic. The amount of adjustments you can make is just incredible. The optional adaptive dampers are a MUST in my opinion, especially on the M-Sport model. Those run-flat tires are HARD and the adaptive dampers make the ride a lot better. It's such a smooth car with little road noise. My 6ft son fits in the back seat no problem and the trunk is huge. The AWD system is great also with no problem in NY winters. The diesel is an absolute dream to drive. Does 0-60MPH in 5.7 seconds and though it's lacking in horsepower compared the the 535i it makes up for all of that with the enormous amounts of low-end torque. It just takes off. We did a drive from NYC to Albany for Thanksgiving doing 80MPH the whole time and we averaged 36MPG. I commute to Connecticut everyday for work and I have saved so much money on gas. The one thing this car leaves something to be desired is in rear visibility. The backup camera and parking sensors do mostly eliminate the problem, but it's a little hard to see out of the back window unless you really get up out of your seat. Otherwise, so happy with my decision. I can't wait till the lease is up so I can get another one!"
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By Jason on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
I owned and sold this car
Reason: end of lease
Pros: "great to drive ,classy luxury handling"
Cons: "cost of service after warranty and mpg"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"My lease just ended on my 2012 535xi . For the first time in a long long time I was sorry to let it go. The car was fantastic ,comfortable fast , luxurious had all the bells and whistles for a few years to come , more than few years. An outstanding car , no issues and whomever gets my car is getting a GEM."
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By Arien on Tuesday, February 24, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 13,500overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This M-sport 528i xDrive is my favorite BMW so far. Went with Jet Black and Ivory Nappa Leather, Cold Weather, Harmon Kardon, Black Kidney Grills, Carbon Fiber Spoiler. When you put it in sport mode you forget it is a 4 cylinder! Very quiet!"
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By Weber on Friday, January 30, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great looker, comfortable ride, fun to drive"
Cons: "Not sure of long term reliability"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"I am just about 30 months into my 36 month lease. The car has been absolutely great. The only issue was a blown fuse in the 12v outlet. No big deal. The fit and finish are excellent. I really do not have any issues with the run flat tires from a ride point of view. Would much rather have a spare tire though. Because of the expense to maintain and service this car out of warranty I will not purchase it off lease. I am struggling with that decision only because I love the car. Everything I read is that they start having trouble after 4 years."
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 27,635overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "the car is perfect"
Cons: "it doesn't come with a refridgerator."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought my 535d used only had 13600 on it, I used to own a 535i. I decided to try the diesel, and low and behold , I did fall in love with it ,there is no nasty diesel smell, the acceleration is astounding, and the fuel mileage is more than I could have hoped for, I get around 23-24 in town , and 38-41 on the highway. I have every option except adaptive cruise. as for the run flat tires , I got rid of those and opted for a set of good year comfort assurance tires. they are rated at 80,000 miles, and I couldn't believe the difference that made. all in all its the best car I have ever owned, period."
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By carman on Thursday, December 18, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "wickedly fast, comfortable, great cruiser"
Cons: "numb steering, run flat tires, no remote start"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have been driving fast cars since 1964, including three prior BMW's. My 550ix is an incredible machine. It may just be the ultimate sports sedan "cruiser". It is absurdly quick and corners and brakes a lot better than the so-called critics contend. Moreover, it is extremely quiet, comfortable and well appointed. I believe that for most people, myself included, it has a nearly perfect blend of performance and real world road manners. Yes, the steering is not as crisp or engaging as I would like, and I am definitely not a fan of the run flat tires, but ,that said, I am very glad I chose it over the Mercedes E550 and the Audi A6. It costs a whole lot less than a comparably equipped Mercedes and while the A6 is a very nice car, it lacks the power of my 550ix. For people who want near "supercar" performance but who are not willing to pay the huge premium for a tricked out M5, Mercedes AMG or similar vehicle, I believe the 550ix is a great choice."
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I Use Vaseline for Psoriasis Wherever I Go
If you have psoriasis, you've probably gone through thousands of moisturisers, tubs of white goo and other sticky substances, trying to find the one product that will keep your psoriasis flakes happy. Well, call off the search, because that product is none other than Vaseline – the simple, cheap, slippery gunk that everyone always walks past because it's just too plain-looking.
I've been using it almost exclusively for nearly 2 years now, and I don't plan to stop any time soon. Not only is it as cheap as chips, costing around $2 for a 200ml tub where I'm from, but it's one of the simplest skin products you can use on your psoriasis. It doesn't contain any harsh chemicals, perfumes or parabens which make psoriasis act up; all it has is good old petroleum jelly. I even have a small 50ml tub of Vaseline mixed with cocoa butter that I keep at work!
The only problem, and the reason why it has a bad rap, is that nobody uses it correctly. Vaseline is good at locking in moisture – it doesn't magically moisturise your skin if there's nothing already there. Consider it a sealant, like an anti-wetsuit that keeps moisture in instead of out. What it really needs to function well is water.
Using Vaseline for Psoriasis the Right Way
1. Wet your skin with water. This is essential to the process so make sure to do it! I normally slather it on straight after a shower, but if I'm at work and my hands are flaky, I just go wash my hands in the bathroom, without drying them off!
2. Before your skin is dry, rub a tiny drop of Vaseline into it. Make sure to rub it in thoroughly so that every little bit is absorbed. If you are doing it individually on large plaques, you might notice that one pea-sized drop is not enough, so add one more. The key really is moderation – we're not going for the gooey swamp monster look here!
3. Remember, Vaseline is safe (unless you're allergic to petroleum jelly, which must be close to 1 in a quadzillion). As such, you can use it wherever psoriasis is rearing its ugly head, be it in between your bum or your face. It is endlessly versatile – just don't use it on scalp psoriasis because it's not water soluble and you'll probably have to shave it off!
4. Do it at least twice a day, and increase that number if you can. Once in the morning and once at night is the bare minimum! Just remember, if you think you've tried using Vaseline, have you tried it the Right Way?
5. I've been on forums and talked to people who say it's healed their psoriasis by up to 80%! I wouldn't go that far, but I would say that it has minimised the scaling by a really great deal.
I can't emphasise the greatness of Vaseline enough – it has replaced all my moisturisers because, really, what can replace Vaseline and H2O for simplicity? Sure, you can get great herbal ointments, with Shea and hemp butter and the like, but using Vaseline for psoriasis is the "classic" way. Have you tried it? Let me know down below!
So many to choose from!
What's your flavour of Vaseline? Mine, at the moment, is the one infused with vitamin E. My skin just eats it up! I've also tried another mixed with aloe vera that also does a pretty good job at keeping the flakes subdued, but finding it nowadays is pretty hard!
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Hi my name is Antonis/CYPRUS. Two years ago I started having symptoms of dry skin over my hands. Having talk that with my sister (suffers from psoriasis arthritics) I have visited a doctor and diagnosed psoriasis. I have tried a few treatments but nothing seems to work for me. Accidentally I used Vaseline to moisturise my hands. It healed hand psoriasis up to 90%. I've being using Vaseline since then regularly for the last two years and it really works for me. You should try it.
I am a 15 year sufferer. I am a believer in petroleum jelly on top of water. Wash with water, apply PJ, then wipe with a tissue. All else has failed and the topical steroids were a curse!
I just randomly came upon your cool website about psoriasis! I had a flare-up on my hands recently, from being outside in the bitter cold too long, shoveling my driveway! My hands got so red and sore, and then felt hot, then later on the horrible deep down itching started! UGH!
I was AMAZED too, when I used the organic apple cider vinegar on my hands, and the itching went away! It relieved that painful itching and my hands felt soooooo good! Vaseline does help too! That psoriasis is nasty!!! I hadn't had a flare-up in a long time, until we got all this bitter, cold weather!
Thanks for your fun and interesting website! I look forward to reading more!
Hi everyone, I have also accidentally discovered that Vaseline is excellent for psoriasis. I have noticed something very strange though. Wherever I use it, the patches that I cover begin to migrate to an area not covered in Vaseline. This happens over the course of a few weeks, but they definitely move. The skin left behind is perfect, no scars, no redness. Weird.
Anyway, this is a fantastic website, so glad you took the time to create it and I'm going to try Milk Thistle tea next.
I Have Psoriasis On My Hands And Feet Mine were so Badly Cracked and Sometimes Bled.. I was At My Wits End Untill I Tried Vaseline.. Every Nite Before Bed I Would Apply It And Then I Would Wrap Effected Area with Saran Wrap Then A Pair of Tight Fitting Socks.. Honestly I Was So Shocked The Next Morning When I Uncovered My Feet.. It Had Cleared Up Almost Over Nite.. Vaseline Is Like A Miracle Helper To Me.. I Was So Amazed How Quickly It Worked.. If You Want To Get Help And Something To Help You See Results.. Try Vaseline It Works!!!!! You Wont Be Diappointed..


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SolarWorld AG has delayed the release of its Q4 and FY 2012 financial report while it continues to work on a restructuring plan. Görg law firm and Houlihan Lokey investment bank have been brought in to help.
Days after it was kicked out of Germany's stock exchange, the German photovoltaic manufacturer has announced the postponement of its 2012 financial report, due out on March 21. It has declined to set a new date.
The reason cited is SolarWorld's ongoing restructuring, which was initially announced at the end of January in a statement, which read, "The management is of the opinion that serious adjustments on the debt side are necessary, in particular with regard to the bonds and the assignable bank loans."
In today's announcement, the company said it is currently working on a plan with Görg law firm and Houlihan Lokey investment bank. It added that creditor discussions are "proceeding constructively." When a new concept has been approved, SolarWorld has said it will release its financial results.
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Now that UK distributor Albion's transformation is complete, the group is pushing into new areas, driven by managing director Clare Waters
WITH ITS rebrand from Albion to Brenntag UK completed in March, the chemical distributor is now concentrating on pushing further into specialties as it gains access to the wider Brenntag product portfolio.
Brenntag picked up Albion in 2006, and Clare Waters, managing director of what is now Brenntag UK, says: "Since the Brenntag takeover, we have taken advantage of their position in specialties to grow that side of the business. They operate in sectors where we can expand such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, adhesives and coatings plus oil and gas."
In an interview with ICIS at the group's depot in Greenwich, London, Waters said she had employed three new business sector managers to focus on key areas of expansion: pharmaceuticals, personal care and polymers. "As we focus on expanding our portfolio of specialties, we have concentrated on market sector management. Each of these new managers helps to link the supply side and the customer side."
To help develop this connection between suppliers and customers, Brenntag UK has implemented a new customer relationship management (CRM) system over the past 18 months. It aims to increase the flow of intelligence about market trends at the customer end to help Brenntag and its suppliers react swiftly to new requirements.
"Every time we visit a customer, we record what we learn about customer requests. This means I can spot if a real trend is emerging. For suppliers we represent a dynamic route to market through the very high number of contacts we make with customers."
Waters estimates that the group can make up to 1,000 customer contacts per week from its 10,000 live customers. Intelligence from the CRM system helps suppliers spot gaps in their own portfolios.
Waters revealed that the South Wales operation is scheduled to move to a purpose-built location by the end of 2009. "We've just got approval to relocate our South Wales depot in Swansea from an old site. We want to expand this part of the business for food and pharmaceutical warehousing."
To deliver across the whole of the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Brenntag UK has a network of 12 distribution depots (see map). These are conventional depots, delivering to customers and receiving from suppliers.
Complementing these are six specialty sites, which perform more complex functions, such as blending highly hazardous chemicals. Product from these then feeds into the distribution network.
"Our inter-depot network allows overnight vehicles to feed the rest of the country within 24 hours," said Waters.
At the Scunthorpe solvents site, bulk product is brought in by ship and truck to be broken down into smaller batches. Custom manufacturing takes place at Bradford, where blends are made up to customer requirements.
Waters sees the Widnes site as a flagship in its evolving focus on food and pharmaceutical blends in the UK and Ireland. The site incorporates a facility that manufactures dilutions of acidulants, preservatives and other ingredients at customer-designated strengths as part of its standard portfolio.
"But we have taken this a stage further by manufacturing bespoke, multi-component blends that are applied directly into production," said Waters.
This, adds Waters, is an easy way for customers to reduce inventory and take complexity out of their business.
Unusually for a distributor, Brenntag UK has what might be termed manufacturing activities. This is thanks to the company's heritage - Albion, and Hays before it, had a manufacturing arm.
At Thetford, ultralow-bromate sodium hypochloride is produced and sold mainly to water utility companies.
At Sandbach, in Cheshire, ferric chloride is manufactured for water treatment. At Halifax, colors are produced for the manufacture of dyes, plus pigments for plastics, coatings, paper and other industrial uses.
Specialty surfactants are produced in Liverpool, though this facility is expanding and relocating to Manchester. Waters said she was keen to expand Brenntag UK's specialty surfactant operation: "We have had surfactants for a long time, but mainly commodities. Being part of Brenntag gives us access to a much wider range of specialty surfactants suitable for the personal care and cleaning markets."
Waters said Brenntag UK still has operational decision-making independence from the wider Brenntag, headquartered in Germany. There is a UK and Ireland management board that meets quarterly. Steve Holland - who was promoted from Waters' post to become CEO of Brenntag Europe - is part of this group.
There is also a more hands-on management board that meets monthly to discuss the tactics needed to achieve the overall strategy.
"Growth in specialties is a global Brenntag strategy, as is enhancing service capabilities. Our customers in the UK do not have the same needs as those in Spain. But there are opportunities to work together, for example with a pan-European supplier. Also, if customers want pan-European or global reach, we can now offer that more effectively," explains Waters.
Head office will also need to approve projects and acquisitions. Brenntag globally has been highly acquisitive, and Waters said the downturn does not spell an end to that behavior: "We have been able to continue with expansion plans. If we can identify a company which adds value and synergies, we could still do that [acquisition]," she said.
Waters said there are no holes in Brenntag UK's geographical spread and would not comment on where gaps exist in its product offering. Brenntag UK is proving resistant to the downturn, said Waters. First-quarter 2009 sales were higher than the same period last year, she revealed. Being privately owned, though, Brenntag does not publish quarterly financial figures. The UK division achieved sales of around £240m ($385m, €277m) in 2008.
Waters claims customers are swapping from manufacturer to distributor in a downturn: "Customers are looking at stock levels, costs and the complexity of their business. They may swap from producer to distributor if they are looking more closely at working capital requirements. Having a lot of suppliers is expensive and complex to manage."
She said that lower demand from the automotive and construction sectors was offset by growth in the food and nutrition, personal care and cleaning sectors.
Like many, Waters ended up in the chemical sector by accident. "Having got a degree in Spanish I wanted to use my language so I joined [Spanish producer] CEPSA in London in 1989 managing transport routing. I enjoyed this, wanted to move back up North so wrote on spec to [Brenntag predecessor] Hays, where I was offered a marketing assistant role."
She says she has not encountered prejudice as a woman in this male-dominated industry, adding: "I have a passion for the chemical industry. It is interesting, demanding, challenging but great fun. I love problem-solving: it's immensely satisfying."
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Opera 12 Brings GPU Acceleration, Other Features
The Norwegian developers behind the Opera web-browser have released Opera 12 Alpha this morning with several new features. Among the goods in Opera 12 is a new HTML5 parser, full ECMAScript 5.1 compliance, improved memory efficiency, and most notable to end-users is now full GPU hardware acceleration with WebGL support.
13 October 2011 - Norwegian Browsers - 3 Comments
NGINX Goes Commercial, Raises $3M USD
NGINX, the open-source web server that's the third most popular on the planet and known for its high performance abilities, has managed a three million dollar (USD) series-A round of venture funding as commercial aspirations form.
12 October 2011 - Venture Funding
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11 October 2011 - Subversion - 2 Comments
How To Become A Free Software Developer
Lennart Poettering, the Red Hat developer based out of Berlin who's responsible for key open-source projects like PulseAudio and systemd, has offered a presentation on key facts you need to know about becoming a free software developer/hacker.
7 October 2011 - Lennart - 6 Comments
PulseAudio 1.0 Is Now Released With New Features
PulseAudio, the common Linux sound server that initially caused many headaches for Linux desktop users, has finally reached version 1.0.
27 September 2011 - Linux Audio - 44 Comments
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Facebook's Flashcache For The Linux Kernel
Facebook has made many open-source contributions over the years from their high-performance PHP-To-C++ compiler, to parts of their infrastructure, to some of their development tools. One of their open-source projects they made public last year for increasing their database performance was Flashcache. Flashcache is a kernel module that provides a block cache for Linux with various caching modes.
25 September 2011 - Flashcache - 23 Comments
OpenShot 1.4 Video Editor Released
If you would rather not wait around for the hopeful emergence of the Novacut or Lightworks non-linear video editing applications for Linux, one of the options you can use today is the brand new OpenShot 1.4 NLE.
24 September 2011 - New Release - 6 Comments
A Native Enlightenment EFL Port To PlayStation 3
The Enlightenment Foundation Libraries (EFL) have been natively ported to the Sony PlayStation 3 console.
16 September 2011 - New Port - 2 Comments
Lightworks Hopes To Ship In November
Lightworks, the professional non-linear video editor (NLE) that was announced in April of 2010 it would be going open-source, is prepping for its next major milestone. The developers behind this award-winning video editor are getting their Mac OS X and Linux ports in order and hope to provide the next Lightworks release in late November.
8 September 2011 - Finally - 2 Comments
Qt Is Likely To Use The V8 JavaScript Engine
It looks like with Qt 5.0, V8 will become the JavaScript Engine for the Qt tool-kit as well as for Qt Script and Qt Quick.
6 September 2011 - Qt JavaScript - 6 Comments
New GIMP Release Has Working Single-Window Mode
For those that have long sought after a single-window mode for the GIMP graphics application, the wait is over. The GIMP 2.7.3 development snapshot and it finally has a working single-window mode.
23 August 2011 - Finally! - 58 Comments
SDFS: A File-System With Inline De-Duplication
ZFS is known for its de-duplication support and there are other file-systems (such as Dragonfly's HAMMER, plus work-in-progress support for Btrfs) that support this data compression feature of eliminating duplicate data. There's also a new project that we have just learned about which is SDFS, a file-system that offers inline de-duplication support.
17 August 2011 - SDFS - 8 Comments
Photos Of Steamworks On Linux
For those not in Vancouver for LinuxCon North America 2011, here are exclusive photos of Steamworks on Linux.
16 August 2011 - Steam - 9 Comments
OpenCL Is Coming To The GIMP Via GEGL
Outside of the direct X.Org / Mesa / Linux work being done this year as part of Google's Summer of Code, one of the more interesting projects is work by a student developer with GIMP who is bringing OpenCL support to the graphics program's GEGL image library.
16 August 2011 - OpenCL - 55 Comments
Samba 3.6 Brings SMB2 Support
Samba, the leading open-source implementation of Microsoft's SMB/CIFS networking protocol, has reached version 3.6 with a handful of new features.
10 August 2011 - Samba Server - 3 Comments
XtreemFS: A Distributed & Replicated File-System
While EXT4 and Btrfs are the most talked about file-systems on Phoronix, there are certainly many more out there, especially when it comes to distributed file-systems and those largely only targeting enterprise environments. One example is XtreemFS, which is an open-source file-system that is distributed with support for clients and servers from any location and connected together using the Internet. This GPLv2-licensed file-system is also meant to easily replicate data across data-centers to reduce latency and network traffic.
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Moto: From Dining To Open-Source Software
Two months ago there was a mention of Moto on Phoronix as being a place for a wonderful (and tasty) high-tech dinner. At the time it was mentioned just for their use of interesting technologies to make wonderful dishes, and partnerships with NASA and other organizations to conduct food research. Come to find out, my favorite American restaurant is also entering the open-source software business. The restaurant is working on some interesting open-source code... In particular, they're hoping to revolutionize restaurant management software with this project they have been working on, dubbed Moto Matrix.
9 August 2011 - Moto Matrix - 2 Comments
Xamarin Puts Out Its First Mono Release
In early May there was the announcement that Attachmate was letting go of all Mono developers (Phoronix was, again, the first to break the story) following their acquisition of Novell/SUSE. Following that, Miguel de Icaza started a new company to foster future growth of the Mono platform. Last month there was then the hand-off of Mono to Xamarin (Miguel's new company) and this afternoon there is now the first official release of Xamarin Mono.
4 August 2011 - New Build - 2 Comments
Java SE 7 Finally Sees The Light Of Day
Just landing in Europe now for the Phoronix Oslo event taking place tonight in Aker Brygge, but the news on the Internet seems to be that -- at long last -- Oracle has officially released Java SE 7.
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Heather Lutz, vice president for sales and marketing of the Nascar Racing Experience, bared in an e-mail to Inquirer Motoring that their final agreement with businessman Paul Monozca was just for a racing experience, not an actual race.
Monozca, under his Monozca Foundation, recently organized the so-called "Nascar RaceEx World Circuit Cup 2013" which supposedly would have put into actual race competition a five-man contingent from the Philippines with 12 other countries around the 250,000-seater Charlotte race oval.
The race, which was supposedly scheduled for May 10, never happened supposedly because of miscommunication problems between Monozca and Nascar Experience. Monozca later said he has arranged for the trip's return to Charlotte fully funded by the program.
In an e-mailed response to Monozca's lengthy statement, which was published in full in Inquirer Motoring, Lutz said: "Nascar Racing Experience in no way ever misled Paul. We never promised a race—we sold him a racing experience and shared great detail via e-mail. Nascar Racing Experience is a racing experience, not a race," said Lutz.
In the presence of Philippine racers and this writer, Lutz stressed on May 10 that she had clarified in various e-mails and phone conversations with Monozca that her program could not conduct races, only solo runs, and that Monozca didn't have the rights to use the Nascar Racing Experience logo.
Derik Crotts, general manager of Rev Racing, also clarified with the Inquirer that there were no formal agreements reached, but only proposals.
"There was a proposal to Mr. Monozca to train and race up to four drivers for a single race event. There were two additional proposals to individual drivers for a more detailed program that involves up to 12 races in varying series. These are stand-alone proposals between Rev Racing and the parties involved. They are not part of or associated with any other corporate entity or program. At this point, they are merely proposals and no formal agreements have been reached with any party."
Stefano Marcelo, one of the five Filipino racers, told the Inquirer "I don't believe that the Nascar Race Experience scammed or fooled Paul. On the e-mails it clearly states that Lutz said that there wasn't ever going to be a race. We saw it numerous times and it can't be put clearer than 'there cannot be a 30-minute race.' She made it clear that they were not a racing outfit, but an experience. (They were) not even a racing school. Their outfit caters mainly to corporate events.
Another member of the Philippine contingent, Carlos Anton, told Inquirer Motoring: "For now, I really have to wait and see until after May 27. If the checks clear and everybody is paid back by Mr. Monozca, then I guess intentions were good, but the plans simply fell apart for Monozca. If nobody gets paid back then you already know what it is."
Asked to comment on Nascar Race Experiences' statements, Paul Monozca told Inquirer Motoring in an e-mail: "Please refer to my official statement issued to the Inquirer and Philippine Star (last May 15). This is the last time I will answer this issue. Thank you," he said.
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