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The Australian dollar slipped to $US1.0295 in afternoon trading on Monday as investors continue to move from so-called safe-haven currencies and back into regions like Europe.
Currency strategists cautioned against making any connection between the dollar's fall and the weak housing data published on Monday morning, given the Aussie did not weaken until late afternoon yesterday.
New housing finance commitments slipped 1.5 per cent in December, first home-buyer activity tumbling to its lowest level since 2004.
The news lifted market pricing for a rate cut at the Reserve Bank of Australia's March meeting – to 53 per cent, up from 48 per cent on Friday – a trend that could weaken the currency.
National Australia Bank global co-head of foreign exchange strategy Ray Attrill pointed to a theme of the Aussie being weaker against the euro recently.
"When demand for the euro is in ascendency the Aussie tends to be pressured against the US dollar," he said, suggesting this tendency had reasserted itself after a respite following European Central Bank president Mario Draghi's hints about the strength of the euro, which had caused it to weaken on Friday. "There's also a bit of pressure on the dollar against the yen in a Japan-holiday thinned market."
Mr Attrill said this may be more evidence of profit-taking on long Aussie/yen positions after Japanese Finance Minister
This has raised concerns that other central banks may adopt similar policies to weaken their currencies.
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"Children don't read to find their identity, to free themselves from guilt, to quench the thirst for rebellion or to get rid of alienation. They have no use for psychology.... They still believe in God, the family, angels, devils, witches, goblins, logic, clarity, punctuation, and other such obsolete stuff.... When a book is boring, they yawn openly. They don't expect their writer to redeem humanity, but leave to adults such childish illusions."
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My son Andy Cap and myself rode to Appomattox Court House over the long w/e, catch a late season ride prior to the really cold air setting in. The skies were crystal clear both days but rather cool and windy on Sat and absolutely perfect on Sunday. I trailer the bike to Front Royal, VA on Friday and we headed out on Sat morning toward Lynchburg. Being the days are so short right now, we spent the long evenings at hotels watching movies and eating microwaved popcorn. We didn't run a bunch of miles. The plan was to stay off of the interstates and keep each day at around 200 miles with hotel check-in before 4p in order to get off the road before sunset.
I few images from Sat's visit to the village at Appomattox Court House which is a National Historic Site, maintained by the Dept of Interior. A rein-actor gave a 45 minute history lesson. He was great, spoke in the 1st person as if he was a soldier in the war on Apr 8th & 9th, 1865. He was really good!
The McLean House. This is where the surrender of General Lee and the Northern VA Confederate Army took place. The other Confederate Armies surrendered soon afterward. Confederate soldiers were issued parole slips and granted permission to travel home with the promise of to stop fighting. Confederate soldiers were allowed to keep their horses ( if they owned the animal ) and sidearms.
Taking a break at the county line.
The entire village of Appomattox Court House. This village was no more than a stage coach stop prior to the historic meeting that took place on April 9, 1865


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InvoCare's Bledisloe unit seeks clearance to expand in NZ by buying Christchurch crematoriums
By Suze Metherell
May 5 (BusinessDesk) – Bledisloe New Zealand, the local funeral services arm of Australia's largest undertakers InvoCare, has sought antitrust clearance to buy the 70-year-old Cremation Society of Canterbury adding two crematoriums to its New Zealand network.
Auckland-based Bledisloe is seeking Commerce Commission approval to buy the company that owns Harewood Memorial Gardens & Crematorium and Woodlawn Memorial Gardens and Crematorium in Christchurch. Bledisloe already owns three Christchurch funeral parlours and a headstone maker although it has no capacity to cremate bodies in the city, the government regulator said in a statement.
ASX-listed InvoCare set up its New Zealand subsidiary in 2007 and bought Bledisloe in 2010 for an enterprise value of A$114 million. The group has been expanding its New Zealand holdings, acquiring four funeral parlours last year, bringing its total to 29 businesses across the country.
In 2013 New Zealand sales were A$32 million with a 19 percent margin although the company estimated a 1.9 percent decline in deaths during 2013, according to InvoCare's annual report. The Cremation Society is ultimately owned by a group of Christchurch-based investors, according to the Companies Office.
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Using phase-matched third-harmonic generation we determine the effective nonlinear susceptibilities in Hg2Cl2 (Calomel) to || = 4.5 × 10-22 m2V-2 and || = 9.7 × 10-22m2V-2 for type I and type II phase matching, respectively. The type III phase matching uses the same tensor components as type I and is deduced to be || ≅ 1.5 × 10-22m2V-2. The effective third-order susceptibilities of Hg2Cl2 are two orders of magnitude higher than those of CaCO3, and the tensor components χ11 - 3χ18 exceed the components of ADP by a factor of 5. These measurements demonstrate that Calomel might be a promising material to be used for nonlinear optical devices.
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Pumpkin Spiced Pudding Recipe
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- 1. In a bowl, combine milk, 1/2 cup cream, pudding mix and pie spice; whisk until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin. Spoon into dessert dishes.
- 2. Whip the remaining cream until stiff peaks form; place a dollop on each serving of pudding. Sprinkle with pie spice. Serve with gingersnaps if desired. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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This coming March, Gordon College will be embarking on their 6th trip down south!
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Eighteen years ago Lanesville Congregational Church in Gloucester, MA began a long-term relationship serving with In His Steps every summer. Six years ago, through a connection with a church member from Lanesville, Gordon sent a mission team down to similarly serve IHS.
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Hiker Monument and Rockery, Wakefield, Mass.
Hiker Monument and Rockery, Wakefield, Mass.
Klapes, Jeffrey M., 1964-
Wakefield, Mass. : The author,
Photos show views of the Rockery in the middle of Main Street at the intersection of Crescent Street. The Rockery was contructed to beautify the area in the 1880s, and at the time was often called the "Grotto". The structure was completed in 1884 at a cost of about $2,600, and included a fountain which splashed water over the vine-covered rocks into the pool below. The bronze Hiker Monument, by sculptor Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson, is sometimes mistaken for a Revolutionary War minuteman, but was actually erected in honor of those Wakefield citizens who fought in the Spanish-American War. The statue was dedicated on October 12, 1926. The Rockery is also the location of Wakefield's town Christmas tree, which is placed in front of the Hiker statue during the holiday season. Photos taken at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2008.;"This monument erected by the town of Wakefield to commemorate the valor and patriotism of the men of this town who served in the war with Spain, Philippine insurrection, and China relief expedition 1898-1902 Dedicated October 12, 1926 under the auspices of Corporal Charles F. Parker, Camp No. 39, United Spanish War Veterans, Department of Massachusetts." - Text from plaque at base of monument.;Detailed entry in building survey, "The cultural resources of Wakefield", pD152.
Rockery (Wakefield, Mass.);Massachusetts -- History -- Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Monuments; Kitson, Theo Alice Ruggles, 1876-1932. Hiker Monument.
Wakefield (Mass.) -- Pictorial works.
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Klapes, Jeffrey M., 1964-, "Hiker Monument and Rockery, Wakefield, Mass.," in NOBLE Digital Heritage, Item #14176, http://heritage.noblenet.org/items/show/14176 (accessed August 20, 2017).


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Celebrity hairstylist Frank Barbosa shares his color formulations from behind-the-scenes of Moonrise Kingdom with actress Kara Hayward. The movie is set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s. A young boy and girl fall in love and decide to run away together and the town is turned upside down looking for them.
Frank Barbosa transformed lead actress Kara Hayward's hair into a naturally sun kissed look. The director for the film wanted warm tones with golden highlights that you find summer hair achieves naturally with the sun. To achieve, he took her level 5 to a level 7 using IT&LY HAIRFASHION's Aquarly 8D (Light Gold Blonde) with 20 Volume Aquarly Developer on the roots and 30 Volume on the mid-shaft to the ends. Next, he painted Easily Blonde highlights to appear like the hair had been naturally weathered by the sun. To maintain her color during filming, Frank Barbosa used IT&LY's Delyton
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After the film wrapped, Frank Barbosa transformed Kara's hair to her natural level 5 by using IT&LY's Aquarly 5N (Light Brown) mixed with a little with 5C (Light Ash Brown) to the mid-shaft and ends leaving some of the golden highlights out by applying IT&LY's Pure Conditioner to them and wrapping them in foils. To create a more ombre result he applied 5C (Light Ash Brown) at the root area for more depth. After processing Frank applied IT&LY's Delyton 4N to add additional depth and intensive shine.
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Cape Town - Teachers would be given assistance to assess themselves so that they know what their strengths and weaknesses are.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, addressing the media before the debate on her budget vote in the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday, said a "tool" would test the content knowledge of teachers so they could ask for any training they needed.
"What are the content gaps that every teacher has?" she asked.
Motshekga said when she received the "dismal results" of last year's annual national assessment testing, particularly at Grade 9 level, she asked experts to study them.
It was found the problem lay with teachers' skills and their content knowledge. "Not all teachers have similar content gaps and that's why we have to deal with it. When we do training we can target specifically."
Teachers had trained at different times and at different colleges or completed different qualifications.
"Even when teachers' content knowledge was good, the ability to transmit the know-how was sometimes a problem.
"Even if they know they are not able to pass that knowledge on to learners. And that is what that tool is going to say to us - content in terms of knowing the facts or communicating the facts to learners."
Deputy minister Enver Surty said the aim of the tests was to assess, not to embarrass or humiliate, teachers.
They would "assist the educator in determining where the deficits may be and encourage them", he said.
The tool was "non-intrusive".
It would be helpful for teachers wishing to mark matric exams to assess their competency against what was required, Surty said.
Motshekga said teacher development was a priority of her second term as minister.
"The teacher development is going to be strictly informed by what we know, what our weaknesses are in terms of our system, and it is going to be systematic. If we want to do teacher development in the provinces, it is going to address what our targets are."
During the budget debate, Education MEC Debbie Schäfer called on Motshekga to amend the quintile system and to ensure all markers for the National Senior Certificate markers in all provinces were tested for competence as soon as possible.
The quintile system ranks schools from most to least poor and is used to determine the funding each receives.
A number of schools have long complained they have been classified in the incorrect quintile.
The Western Cape is the only province that has implemented competency testing.
Basil Manuel, president of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa, said: "It's not having the tool that matters, it's what happens afterwards that matters."
Without necessary support structures, it would be "valueless".
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Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research
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Prof. Dr. Delia S. Brauer
Juniorprofessorship funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation
Our main research interests are the development and characterisation of new biomaterials for therapeutic ion release, including melt-derived bioactive glasses and phosphate glasses, glass/polymer composites and glass ionomer (polyalkenoate) bone cements. One focus of our research is to understand the composition-structure-property relationship in these materials, with the aim to tailor new compositions to suit specific applications.
Delia studied Chemistry with Environmental Chemistry at Jena University and at University of Northumbria (UK) before doing a PhD research project on degradable phosphate glasses and glass/polymer composites for medical applications at Otto Schott Institute, University of Jena. After postdoctoral research projects at University of California San Francisco (USA), Imperial College and Queen Mary, University of London (both UK) and Nagoya Institute of Technology (Japan) she returned to Jena University as a juniorprofessor in early 2012.


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Customs seize HK$27m haul of smuggled ivory at Kwai Chung
Massive illegal consignment of 1,209 elephant tusks from East Africa is uncovered by agents at Kwai Chung after two-month investigation
One of the world's biggest ever seizures of illicit ivory - a haul of tusks which cost the lives of 600 African elephants - has been made in Hong Kong.
The raid was the outcome of a two-month-long, cross-border investigation by Hong Kong and Guangdong customs agents.
The unprecedented haul weighed 3.8 tonnes - 1.6 tonnes more than was seized worldwide in the whole of 2007.
It could have fetched upwards of HK$26.7 million on Asia's booming black market.
The ivory arrived in two shipping containers from Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa, countries widely acknowledged to be hubs for elephant tusk smugglers.
The cargo was seized at the Kwai Chung container port on Tuesday, a day after agents arrested seven people in Dongguan, Guangdong.
Among them was a 56-year-old Hong Kong man investigators said was a key member of the smuggling syndicate. The other six are from the mainland.
Customs officers said they were trying to track down other members of the syndicate they believe are in Hong Kong.
The haul comprised 1,209 elephant tusks, either whole or in pieces, which had been falsely labelled as plastic scrap and borlotti beans, a legume and a few ivory ornaments.
Lam Tak-fai, Hong Kong customs' head of ports and maritime command, said they received information from mainland investigators which led them to the two suspicious containers.
One held 972 lengths of ivory and the other 237 whole tusks, the heaviest of which weighed 40.6kg.
"We believe a small portion [of the tusks] would have gone to the mainland and the rest elsewhere in the region, such as Japan and Taiwan," Lam said.
The desire for ivory has decimated the elephant population, which has fallen from about five million in the 1940s to just half a million today.
Lam said that in an elaborate attempt to avoid detection, the container from Kenya took acircuitous route via the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East, Malaysia and Nansha in Guangdong, before arriving in Hong Kong. The second came from Tanzania via Malaysia.
He insisted Hong Kong was not a major transit point for shipments of illegal ivory from Africa to the mainland, describing the seizure as "an isolated incident".
Before the international trade in ivory was banned under the CITES convention in 1990, Hong Kong was a major importer of, trader in and manufacturer of ivory carvings, crafts and products.
Since the ban, seizures of ivory have continued, the most recent of which was last October, when 11 tusks off a ship from Cape Town in South Africa were seized, also at Kwai Chung.
Asian tourists have increasingly been carrying ivory products back from Africa or mailing them from the continent for resale, according to Jesse Wong Tai-chiu, head of the customs department's intelligence bureau.
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Yesterday's single seizure is larger in weight than the total in 2004, and the total in 2007, according to TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network.
In 2011 4,759 elephant tusks were seized in major anti-smuggling operations globally, a 200 per cent rise on the previous year.
That year also saw a record number of large seizures, weighing a total of 23 tonnes.
About 2,500 elephants were killed for ivory in 2011.
In 2011, 1,267 elephant tusks - worth HK$22.3 million on the black market - were seized in Hong Kong.
- In 2010 and 2011 combined, Hong Kong customs impounded nearly 6 tonnes of illegal ivory.
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In March, the American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index marked its eighth consecutive month of growth in the demand for architectural design services. While the national score of 51.9 is down three full points from February's score of 54.9, the architecture industry is still seeing continued strength nationwide, and across all regions and industry sectors. — architectmagazine.com
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CALCUTTA, INDIA, October 25, 2001: Giant, illuminated images of the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York are drawing huge crowds at an annual Hindu festival in eastern India dedicated to ridding the world of evil. This year many of the displays show the World Trade Center, being rammed by a plane and reduced to rubble. "It has become the biggest crowd-puller this year," said Sujit Bose, a member of a festival committee that has set up such a display in a northern Calcutta suburb. "The attack on the U.S. was on everyone's mind. It is not glorification of a tragedy, but the depiction of a contemporary event." Some artisans depicted Asura with the face of Osama bin Laden. But police banned those displays as Muslims account for about 15 percent of the population. Not everyone approves of the World Trade Center exhibits. "This is in a bad taste," said Satadal, a festival organizer. "We should not be celebrating sorrow in times of revelry." Each year some of the festival displays are drawn from movies or current events.


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Ugly Gun Sunday
Multiple barreled handguns are not that unusual, they span the range from the "Duckfoot" percussion to the Mossberg Brownie and the COP. This is the first one I've seen that resembled a bumper jack though.
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A Nurse with a Gun
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That is a really interesting gun. It appears that the barrel section pulls out and can be replaced with another for fast reloading.
I can't remember a name, but it's one at a time. You grab the barrel(barrels?) block and the whole thing pulls out vertically to load & unload.
Sequential. The top barrel fires, then the barrel group moves (is moved?) up one position for the next round, and repeat.
Cant recall the name but there was one of those at the local museum (aka dreamland priced gun store)
Thats the Reform pistol. It fires the top barrel first, each subsequent trigger pull will move the barrel group up one level.
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House at 12 Salem Street, Wakefield, Mass.
House at 12 Salem Street, Wakefield, Mass.
Klapes, Jeffrey M., 1964-
Wakefield, Mass. : The author,
Photos show the house located at 12 Salem Street on the south side of the street near the Common. Built between 1831 and 1873, the Federal style house has an Italianate porch which was probably added in the 1860s or 1870s. In 1874 it was the home of Daniel Swett. Photos taken at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.;Detailed entry in building survey, "The cultural resources of Wakefield", pA74.
Architecture, Domestic -- Massachusetts -- Wakefield -- Pictorial works.
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Klapes, Jeffrey M., 1964-, "House at 12 Salem Street, Wakefield, Mass.," in NOBLE Digital Heritage, Item #13932, http://heritage.noblenet.org/items/show/13932 (accessed August 21, 2017).


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Milla Jovovich, Paul W.S. Anderson and their 3-year-old daughter Ever arrived at the airport in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday (September 8).
Besides attending the Toronto Film Festival, the family will be staying in the city until the end of the year. Anderson will be directing Milla in Resident Evil: Retribution.
She updated fans on Twitter writing: "Hey every1! the fam is packed and we're on our way 2 the airport n goin 2 toronto till xmas 2 start RE5! Exciting, but sad 2 leave our home."


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A SILSDEN concert party, which entertained wounded soldiers during the First World War, is to be revived – for two nights only.
Silsden Community Productions will recreate The Masqueraders – an ensemble of singers and comedians which regularly visited Morton Banks War Hospital and Keighley Victoria Hospital – this Friday and Saturday (August 8 and 9) at Silsden Town Hall.
The performances will feature a series of sketches and songs devised and directed by David Hardman.
Craven ward councillor Andrew Mallinson said the Masqueraders would be preceded by a poignant drama presented by Silsden Local History Group, featuring poems and original letters from the First World War era.
Doors open at 7pm and £5 tickets are available from Twiggs newsagent, in Kirkgate.
"I think it will pull at the heartstrings," added Coun Mallinson, who has allocated some council ward funding to help support the town's First World War commemorations.
"The start will bring it home to people what it was like to be a soldier during that period, giving people a feeling of the turmoil suffered whilst fighting for their country, and also what Silsden was like at that time.
"It will also be educational for the younger ones who will be there.
"It's good to see that the town has pulled together this group of volunteers to put on the performances. Silsden does have a history of playing a large role in both the First and Second World Wars, with many people from the town going away to fight and giving their lives."
There is also an exhibition at the town hall tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, revealing Silsden's Story In The Great War Years, researched and compiled by Silsden Local History Group. Admission to this display is free.
The whole weekend of "Silsden's Story" is being organised and hosted by the History Group, with funding from the Heritage Lottery, Keighley Area Panel and the history group itself.


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Amid its internationally popular party scene, the Spanish island is home to whitewashed farmsteads, eco-friendly restaurants and frescoes steeped in local history.
Long regarded as the ultimate party island, Ibiza has alternative appeal – rugged coastal walking paths, picturesque pine woods and quiet sandy beaches make for a thoroughly relaxing retreat.
The sleepy village of Sant Carles de Peralta sits on the main road north of Santa Eulària on the east coast. Lined with almond, fig and carob trees, it is home to a whitewashed church that dates back to 1785, small bars and restaurants and boutique shops. Just outside the village is the quirky Las Dalias market (Mon Jun–Sep, Tue Jul–Aug, Sat Apr–Oct).
One of the largest inland villages, Sant Miquel de Balansat, in the north of the island, is overlooked by a shimmering white, boxlike 14th-century church, which boasts 17th-century frescoes within. The views of the surrounding countryside from the village hilltop make the climb well worthwhile. Each Thursday from June to September, there's traditional island dancing on the village's pretty patio at 6.15pm.
Overlooking this quiet hamlet is a brilliant white 18th-century fortress, built when attacks by Moorish pirates were the scourge of the island. There's a bar and a park nearby where you can picnic. Walk to the miniscule, once fortified hamlet of Sant Llorenç de Balàfia, with two towers, flowers and lots of 'privado' signs around its few houses – don't let these deter you from exploring its lanes.
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The country mansion of Can Planells, just a mile outside Sant Miquel de Balansat on the road to Sant Mateu d'Aubarca, is a relaxed and luxurious rural retreat. The house and pool are set in delightful gardens and fruit-tree groves, surrounded by fields, and there are eight tasteful doubles and suites, the best of which have Jacuzzis and terraces (Venda de Rubio 2; from £125).
North of Sant Llorenç de Balàfia lies Agroturismo Can Gall, a 200-year-old farmhouse transformed into a tranquil rural escape, set amongst citrus groves, almond and olive trees (some centuries old), and surrounded by mountains. The nine bedrooms, with their handmade beds and private terraces, are a delight, as are the infinity pool and shared chill-out terrace – ideal places to while away the hours (from £150).
A short drive from the village of Sant Carles de Peralta, Can Curreu was one of the island's first agroturismos. The whitewashed farmstead sits above terracing of fruit trees, and is surrounded by neat lawns bordered by a kaleidoscope of roses. There are 17 exquisite rooms, a large pool and spa, and a restaurant, open to non-guests, serving meals made with home-grown produce (Carretera de Sant Carles Km12; from £190).
Eating and drinking
Offering bullit de peix (fish stew), followed by arròs caldós (saffron rice cooked in the broth), Es Bigotes by Cala Mastella beach is known far and wide. Finish off with café de caleta (coffee with lemon zest, cinnamon and flamed brandy). There's no phone, but you'll need to turn up and book ahead in person for the two lunch slots at 12pm and 2pm (Apr–Oct).
A timeless taverna opposite the village church of Sant Carles de Peralta, Baranita restaurant and bar has been attracting hippies, artists and musicians for decades. It's the hub of the community and also serves as a post office – locals come to have a drink and a catch up, while others are drawn by the decent pizza, tapas and hearty mains (00 34 971 33 50 90; Plaza de la Iglesia; mains from £8).
Located in Sant Llorenç, 100m downhill from the church, La Paloma is an eco-friendly dining option. It offers creative Mediterranean cuisine and vegetables from its own garden or local producers. Produce from outside the island is sourced from small farms. You can expect homemade pasta, steak with balsamic vinegar and thyme, and an organic vegan 'bio plate' (Sant Llorenç 4; dinner mains from £14).
BA, easyJet, flythomascook, Jet2, Monarch, Ryanair and Thomson Flights fly from numerous UK airports to Ibiza Aiport, four miles southwest of Ibiza Town (from £82 from London Gatwick). Buses from the airport can take you to Sant Antoni, Ibiza City and Es Canar. To get around the island, bus fares don't exceed £2.50. Numerous car rental companies operate from the aiport – a week's hire can cost from £50 if booked in advance.
Where to stay
Hostal Es Alocs is a very friendly choice, sitting right on the beach at Es Figueral in the northeast. The simple rooms occupy two floors and most have a small fridge and balcony. The bar-restaurant has a wonderful terrace, deeply shaded with tangled juniper and chaste trees (Es Figueral; May–Oct; from £26).
Situated on the west coast headland of Cap Negret, tranquil Hostal la Torre offers stunning clifftop seaviews and has 17 smart rooms that have recently been upgraded (Urb Cap Negret 25; Mar–Dec; suite from £85).
Hotel La Ventana is a charming 15th-century mansion set on a little tree-shaded square in the old town of Ibiza City. Some rooms come with four-poster beds and mosquito nets (Carrer de Sa Carrossa 13; from £145).
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1999 Honda Civic Fog Lights Installation Instructions
From WikituneUp - The Free Service Manual
Foggy roads are one of the hazardous conditions a driver can encounter. Fog can impair visibility and cause unsafe driving conditions. Fog lights are designed to assist drivers in inclement weather by reducing the glare that results from the reflection of headlights off the water properties in fog. These lights sit below the regular headlights and are angled down, which allows the light to reflect off the road instead of the fog for increased visibility. Many Honda models, including the 1999 Civic, did not include fog lights as a part of their standard features; however, you can purchase the kit separately and install them yourself.
Tools Used[edit]
|Fog Light Kit:
|#2 Phillips screwdriver
|10 mm Combination wrench
|10 mm Socket
|40 mm Holesaw
|11 mm Drill bit
|Utility knife
|Pushpin, or tack
|Piece of cardboard
Fog Lights Installation Instructions[edit]
- Obtain and write down the anti-theft code and preset frequencies for the radio, then disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
- Open the hood of the Civic and remove the front bumper; there are seven clips, four self-tapping screws and two bolts that will need to be removed. Set the front bumper on a clean, dry surface such as a piece of cardboard while you are installing the fog lights. For cars with air conditioning, remove the bolt on the back of the bumper that is holding the temperature sensor.
- Use a tack to puncture and mark the seven corners of the etched line on the back of the bumper. Next, while wearing eye protection, drill an 11 mm hole through the "+" sign to the left of the etched line, on the back of the bumper. Then, use a holesaw and drill a 40 mm hole through each mark you just made with the tack. Now, use a utility knife and cut out the part of the bumper along the contiguous line of holes. Repeat these steps for the right side of the bumper.
- Grab and pull the 1-pin connector and ground terminal of the fog light harness into the engine compartment through the side of the radiator, routing the fog light harness along the frame cross member.
- Loosen the ground bolt that is securing the vehicle ground terminal found under the hood. Attach the fog light harness ground terminal to the ground bolt and tighten securely. For Civics without A/C you need to remove the bolt and move the windshield washer tank to the side, then attach the fog light harness ground terminal to the vehicle ground bolt and secure tightly.
- Route the 1-pin connector from the fog light harness across the vehicle harness and behind the windshield washer tank--move the power steering tank to the side if the car is equipped with one. Use a wire tie and secure the fog light harness to the vehicle harness.
- Locate and remove the blue tape that is holding the brown, 1-pin connector to the vehicle harness, and free the connector. Next, connect the brown, 1-pin connector to the fog light harness 1-pin connector. Now, use a wire tie and secure the connector to the vehicle wire harness.
- Attach two wire ties with a clip, and one offset wire tie with clip to the section of the fog light harness that is wrapped in green tape, then press the clip into the holes in the frame cross member. Next, attach two more wire ties with clip, and one offset wire tie with clip to the fog light harness; press two of the clips into the two holes in the frame cross member, and one into the hole in the bulkhead.
- Use four, 5 by 16 mm washer-screws and install left bracket A and left bracket B to the left fog light. Then, use four of the self-tapping screws and install the left fog light onto the reverse side of the bumper. Repeat this to install the right side fog light.
- Connect the 2-pin connector of the fog light harness to the 2-pin connector of the left fog light. Next, slide the left fog light's 2-pin connector onto the stay of the left fog light. Repeat this for the right side, then reinstall the front bumper to the vehicle. Now, insert the retaining tab of the left trim into the square hole of the bracket and install the one, 4 by 20 mm washer-screw. Do this for the right side also.
- Begin routing the switch harness. Remove the driver side dashboard's lower cover which includes three self-tapping screws, three clips and a pull, then disconnect the connectors. Next, remove the knee bolster that is held together by two bolts. Then, loosen the three screws and two retaining clips of the steering column and remove its cover.
- Disconnect the connectors from the headlight switch; pull them to the right side of the steering column and apply cushion tape over the left steering column mounting nut. Now, connect the switch harness connectors of the headlight switch to the ones of the vehicle harness.
- Plug the relay into the switch harness 4-pin connector. Use the ground bolt that is included in this kit to secure the relay and the switch harness ground terminal to the left side of the steering hanger beam. Now, route the switch harness and secure it with three wire ties; attach the fuse label to the fuse case on the switch harness.
- Locate and remove the blue tape from the connector on the rear of the fuse box, thereby freeing the connector. Route the switch harness connector over the steering hanger beam and plug it into the freed connector.
- Use one wire tie and secure the connectors to the vehicle wire harness. Next, reinstall the steering column covers and the knee bolster, make sure that the switch harness is routed inside the bolster.
- Remove the plastic cover from the driver side's dashboard lower cover and install the fog light switch. Connect the switch harness 6-pin connector to the fog light switch and reconnect the remaining connectors on the dashboard lower cover; install the cover.
- Check to make sure that all the wire harnesses are routed properly and all the connectors are plugged in, then reinstall all the parts you removed. Connect the negative cable back to the battery, reset the clock and reset the radio presets.


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Yesterday I shared a post on the rise of breast binding among school-age females in the UK. I'm not supposed to call them young women. They're non-binary individuals or trans men and that, we are supposed to think, is what makes the binding okay. Whatever the risks – "compressed or broken ribs, punctured or collapsed lungs, back pain, compression of the spine, damaged breast tissue, damaged blood vessels, blood clots, inflamed ribs, and even heart attacks" – binding is justified because of the psychological benefits. There's no other way, you see.
I look at arguments such as these and I literally want to scream.
I don't disbelieve the accounts of pain and suffering. I don't doubt the psychological distress of not wanting a breasts or a female body. I believe it all and empathise. Nonetheless, I find contemporary responses to this suffering unconscionable. Treating dysphoric young females as subjects in need of physical correction is both deeply regressive and misogynistic. We're not giving these girls a chance. Continue reading


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Following a disappointing season that saw the Lady Buckeye basketball team post its first sub-.500 Big Ten record in a decade, head coach Jim Foster and school administrators decided enough was enough and declined a bid to the WNIT.
Head coach Jim Foster confirmed to BuckeyeSports.com that he and members of the OSU administration had concluded it is in the best interest of the program not to continue the season by accepting a WNIT bid.
"We just have a couple kids that have put off some things that they need to have done medically and to ask them to do it a couple more weeks, just to me the players are more important than that," he said.
Because both arenas on campus will be occupied, the Buckeyes would have faced a road game if they chose to play in the postseason, but Foster said that had not entered his thought process.
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VeriFone Introduces SAIL EMV
VeriFone has announced the availability of SAIL EMV, a new platform that enables banks and acquirers around the world to quickly provide smartphone and tablet-based chip-and-PIN card payments solutions to small and medium-sized merchants.
"International deployment of the SAIL platform provides a unique mobile payments solution that enables rapid expansion and adoption of secure chip-and-PIN technology through thousands of VeriFone's international banking and acquiring partners," said VeriFone CEO Douglas G. Bergeron. "The open, flexible and modular nature of SAIL EMV is attractive to organizations that want to expand sales with smartphone and tablet payment solutions for small merchants."
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At that moment I wanted him, I wanted to touch him feel is warmth take all the pain away from him. Fuck death, I know my life isn't perfect but as long as I have Jake I have a reason to live. I can move in with him forget my parents and start over. This boy who is crying over me is my life he is my savior. And that's when I knew my dissection I would rather live a sucky life with Jake by my side then die and be alone. I began to feel warm my arm more than anything. It was dark now and I willed my eyes to open. When they opened I was looking at a ceiling with Jake still sobbing on my arm. I took my other arm and lifted it touching the top of jakes head "Jake," I whispered.
I heard her I looked up and I saw those beautiful gray eyes staring at me. Bella I chocked she half smiled as a tear rolled down her cheek. "Did you hear what I said?" I asked "Every word" she smiled "I love you." As she said those three magic words she slid over. "I love you too so much." I said standing up and leaning down; as our lips met a surge of pure joy ran through my body. I climbed in bed with her lips still locked. I had found my happiness it has been with me all this time and I finally got it the one perfect thing in my life. I pulled away from her releasing her soft lips, I didn't care that her face was bruised beyond repair the smile on her face showed me the real Bella the one I'm in love with. I rested my head lightly on her shoulder, her arms wrapped around me and we laid there together nether one of us was going to let go. "Hey you can't... oh oh my god you're awake!" said the nurse a smile spreading a crossed her face. Bella looked up "Thank you Luna" she said.
One Month Later (Bella)
After that night Jake and I went home. My parents never did show up at the hospital. When we got to my house and I questioned them their only excuse was they thought it was a joke. Even though a nurse told them everything. I was so outraged that I packed my bags then and there and left with Jake, they didn't even try to stop me. Jake did as he promised and asked me to marry him. There are no words to describe that moment but I only had to say one and I did a thousand times over yes. My hair finally grew back from where they shaved it I no longer have to where my hood to hide the shame. I was almost back to normal except I had to take pills regularly to keep the clots from coming back. And every so often I have to sleep because I get such bad headaches; the doctor says I might have to deal with those for the rest of my life.
In jakes bathroom there are two straighteners sitting side by side one is mine and the other his. I'm proud to say that since we have been out of the hospital we have acquired two tickets for too loud music, although the cops didn't like me telling them it was against our religion to have it under 30. We still fight over the hot cheeto bag every now and then. But my life has taken a turn for the best; I sleep at night without a worry because I know when I wake up in the morning Jake will be right by my side like always.
"I love you Jake forever and always."
"I love you too Bella, I'll never let you go."
Maybe one day we will go on another trip but for now I'm fine with being here, wrapped in jakes arms.


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Grand Princess Jan 29, 2010 Observations
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Overall we did have a good cruise without any major problems. There's no need to say everything was just wonderful as many people have already done.
The temperature problem was an issue with almost everyone in the DR so I never brought it up personally. It was quite obvious that the problem existed & they couldn't do anything to correct it during our cruise.
The balcony was an upgrade from an obstructed view so I wasn't complaining. We were forward from mid ship & close to laundry. Very quiet.
When we first entered the cabin it stunk of cigarette smoke. The first for a Princess ship. We requested a cleaning & it did some good but we really noticed a big improvement after a rug shampoo a day later.
The balcony partitions need total replacement when the ship dry docks. The aluminum frames are beginning to rot through from the salt and the steel edging below the balconies needs major sandblasting & repainting. They were chipping away above up during the whole trip which was causing paint chips to fall on all balconies. It didn't bother me.
The food was as good as most other Princess ships but I'd rate the Ruby & Crown to be slightly better. On the Ruby I was told they have a newer cooking process which really did a great job of tenderizing all the meats. I don't think they have it on the Grand yet.
They introduced a new show- Stardust on our trip which I thought was boring. It consisted of 6 to 8 singers on stage singing old tunes like Glow Worm & hardly any dancing. Really dull.
There was one juggler on our trip who wasn't the greatest. He was constantly dropping balls & pins to the point I felt bad for the guy.
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Feature Article of Saturday, 19 May 2012
Columnist: Iddrisu, Alhaji Bature
Re: An Open Letter To Alhaji Bature Iddrisu
Thanks Massa, however, before I even respond I will want to make it clear to you that I don't subscribe to your concluding remarks. Yes, much as I know you have the nation, NDC and particularly Mills at heart, I think you were unfair to the president.
No disciplined leader or organization can and would tolerate Martin's gross insubordination and betrayal; I therefore don't have a problem with that.
I also don't know by whose plain truth you've arrived at a conclusion that Mills, as a leader is a disaster. It may be a perception of his natural political opponents like the desperate NPP, perhaps and people like you and the ilk of your mentors Jerry Rawlings, Konadu and Martin Amidu, who strongly believe that for not adhering to your advice and at times interference, Mills is a failure.
For Heaven's sake, he is human and therefore fallible.
However, we must juxtapose his weakness against his strength and see whether that makes him a failure. He may be weak, meek and politically uninspiring, yet I honestly believe that with the exception of the great Osagyefo, he has performed more than any Ghanaian leader within a three and half year in office.
Of course, I have always concurred with you that there are so many wrongs in our society and there are many other thing we should have been doing which we have neglected. Like the assets declaration by the President, his Vice, ministers and public officials and their wives and the fact that we were late in moving to China to secure funding for the expansion of our infrastructure and other strategic developmental programmes. These concerns are genuine and I am not in any mood to debate you on that, but let's evaluate the overall objectives and delivery of the President and his government across all sectors of our national development vis-à-vis the three and half years he has been in office and compare that with those of other leaders of the nation since independence.
December would certainly be a referendum on Mills' tenure as president, and I am of a strong conviction that despite his short comings, Akufo Addo cannot be the alternative, he is not a replacement because I know Ghanaians cherish their peace, they prefer honest and God-fearing leader, never mind even if he is uncharismatic, and I believe; he would certainly be retained. However in the event that he loses, so be it, after all democracy dictates that power should be rotational and I understand that very well.
Massa, no president in our political history has been confronted with the kind of massive ('twin') opposition (within and without) as Mills, yet he remain focus, steadfast and producing results, never mind even if it is slow.
I also don't agree with your assertions about sycophancy in the NDC government. You must realize that it's not all who believe and support Mills have interest in material gains, and myself, as you may know is a typical example. I am rather expending my scarce resources to encourage the government and the president to deliver on the better Ghana they have promised the people, because I have absolute confidence and faith in them. As for your proposal on Konadu becoming a vice president, I think you are the only Ghanaian living in a different world. I cannot see how Ghanaians can tolerate another Rawlings dynasty; that is what you are suggesting. They have not forgotten the atrocities suffered under her and her husband's rule.
They cannot forget her greed in the acquisition of state assets under her hubby's rule left right and centre. Am really amazed hearing you, an ardent human rights campaigner and defender of truth 'propagating' Konadu, a heartless and vindictive woman? Am sorry Massa! Bro, rest assured that irrespective of your misgivings about him, (President Atta Mills), I can today predict and assure you that, come later December this year, President John Mills would be retained as president of Ghana. Thanks however for your observations and suggestions, and no ill feelings Massa. Cheers!
By Alhaji Bature Iddrisu


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Laxson's Silver Star citation
21 October 1943 — Italy
For gallantry in action while participating in aerial flight in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. While on a bombing mission over **** Italy, on 21 October 1943, the B-17 type aircraft on which Sergeant Laxson was flying as a tail gunner, was engaged by seven (7) enemy fighter aircraft, just before the bombing run was started. In the encounter that followed, a 20 millimeter shell exploded in the tail compartment, blowing Sergeant Laxson out of the tail gunners seat, destroyed his oxygen mask, and severely wounded him in the legs. Sergeant Laxson displayed conspicuous gallantry and intense devotion to duty by immediately returning to his position and resumed firing his guns, despite the pain, shock, and loss of blood. His skill as a gunner resulted in the destruction of one (1) of the attacking enemy fighters. Realizing that the plane was on the bomb run, he did not notify the pilot of his injuries and lack of oxygen, and the B-17 was able to complete the bomb run and drop bombs on the target, causing great damage to the enemy. Such courageous action and unselfish personal example reflects great credit upon Sergeant Laxson and the Armed Forces of the United States of America.


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One color continues to be classic over the years and through the seasons is black. It always looks perfect and is my go-to color when I'm unsure of what to wear. There is nothing more chic and edgy than an all black ensemble. No matter what the occasion, black can be incorporated. I love the way it transitions across many different seasons and this Fashionista nailed it for the fall.
Name: Elizabeth Herrick
Major: Biological Sciences
Year: Senior
College Fashionista: What are you wearing today?
Elizabeth Herrick: Blazer from Banana Republic, top from Nordstrom, leggings from Wet Seal, necklace and boots from boutiques in California.
CF: What staple pieces should every Fashionista have in their closet?
EH: Boots. They are cute with pretty much everything and are so much more comfortable than heels.
CF: Who is your fashion inspiration?
EH: My sister! She is younger than me but so much more stylish. Celebrity wise, probably Jennifer Aniston.
CF: How would you describe your style?
EH: I try to be cute while still being comfortable. I like to look effortless, even if it's not!
CF: What is something you'd never be caught wearing and why?
EH: I would never wear a romper no matter how cute it is, those do not fit my body type.
How To: Grab this effortless style with a black blazer like this and a leather skirt of pair of leggings. Style it up with some fun motorcycle boots and jewels and you're good to go.


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If you're looking to build a TV drama that is intimate, emotionally intense and has the ability to strip its characters' humanity down to its most starkly honest elements, setting it inside a Catholic church confessional would be an interesting starting point.
It certainly is an effective choice for Forgive Me, a raw and insightful new Canadian series that premi®res tonight (check listings for time) on Super Channel. Written and directed by Thom Fitzgerald (The Hanging Garden, The Event, Cloudburst), Forgive Me is a simply structured drama that focuses mostly on a young Catholic priest (played by Nova Scotian actor Mike McLeod) and the various and anonymous people he encounters while hearing confessions in the church.
The priest, whom Fitzgerald has chosen to leave as nameless as the absolution-seeking sinners on the other side of the confessional screen, quickly establishes himself as a bit of a non-traditional thinker who's inclined to ask more than a simple shopping-list recitation of sins before offering the forgiveness his visitors want and need.
Inside the confessional, the priest is sharp, slightly irreverent, occasionally flat-out funny and yet consistently probing in a way that forces each individual to consider his or her motivations for committing the sins they've come to confess.
His persistence is not necessarily appreciated.
"You're not my therapist, Father," says one woman, who'd clearly prefer he cease with the questions and get on with the absolution. "I don't need you to deconstruct my relationship with my daughter or fix it."
Forgive Me employs an impressive roster of actors, both domestic and international, in the role of guest "sinners." In the series premi®re, Oscar nominee and Emmy/Tony winner Jane Alexander stops in as a woman who begins by stating it's been 51 years since her last confession ("I'm rounding up," she says. "I want to err on the side of caution.").
At first, she's a bit glib in detailing her obscure transgressions -- planting rows of mismatched crops too close to one another; touching the skin of a dead swine (her sons love football); having sex during her period -- but as the priest pushes her to discuss why she's been away from the church for so long and why she has decided to return, the confession becomes a conversation that reveals much more about her, and about the human condition in general.
Future episodes will see the likes of Olympia Dukakis, Brenda Fricker and familiar Canadian face Hugh Thompson in the roles of visitors looking to unburden their souls.
It goes without saying there's little action in Forgive Me; the static nature of these moving pictures does not, however, diminish the drama's effectiveness. The confessional-confined dialogue is smart, and the stripped-down performances are seamlessly delivered and punctuated with moments of pure, stark, painful honesty.
The priest does spend time outside the confessional, of course, and in those moments, we learn that he, too, is a person struggling under the weight of accumulated sin and guilt. In the series opener, the priest has an encounter with someone from his past who brings news that forces him to reconsider his relationships with both the church and the world beyond its walls.
John Dunsworth -- a.k.a. Trailer Park Boys' ever-impaired Mr. Lahey -- delivers an understated performance as the parish prelate who offers support and mentoring advice to the young newcomer as he struggles with personal demons that threaten to distract from his priestly duties.
You might not be overly tempted by the storyline description, but the betting here is if you dare to sample this unusual TV offering, you'll be forced to confess that you liked it quite a bit.
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Can twin chargers be installed later?
No. But ask your customer advocate.
This has been brought up before and the answer is yes it can be installed after delivery. There will most likely be an install fee though.
Yes, several folks have asked this question, and it can be added later -- don't know about cost.
I too was told it is possible. Seems consistent and therefore highly probable that the second charger can be added after the owner takes posession.
Can't wait to tear into some corners with this thing... :D
I was told that the following can be added after delivery:
Twin charger, Rear facing seats, parcel shelf, paint armor, high power wall charger.
He also said there would probably be a fee for everything but the parcel and wall charger.
Seats can only be installed or removed by Tesla.
Paint armor can be third party or Tesla after the fact, but seems it would be a better idea from the factory.
@brewdr, if the paint armor can be installed later, does that mean that the car has to be really really clean before it is done, like literally spotless and dustless?
I am glad to hear that some of these options can be installed later. Especially, the twin chargers. It gives us (at least me) some breathing time before spending more money of this baby.
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Prash: There are all sorts of third-party paint armor places. I think they certainly would like to start from spotless, perfect car, and they probably clean it themselves just to be sure.
To me, the point of the armor is to keep the paint perfect. If you add it too much later, there is a chance it won't be pristine anymore. I also have to imagine that it will be better from the factory. That said, does anyone have any experience with paint armor? How does it wear? Does it get "cloudy"? I am on the fence on this one.
As far as the others, I will wait to purchase seats and wall charger to see if I actually need them. Also a vain attempt to keep initial cost down. I've never spent even a third as much on a car before.
My wife's 2003 Lexus has no chips in the front and has no armor either. Therefore I will pass on this option. However, it does have a quarter inch of armor on the door edges to prevent chips there. I might get that from the after market.
When I configured, I was advised not to order the twin chargers if I did not order the high capacity charging unit, that I could have it added later if commercial charging sites begin making twin charging avvailable. Apparentlky there is no commercial twin charging available at this time. The fast charging stations planned by Tesla will be DC and do not require twin charging units.
I would be VERY disappointed if Tesla did not offer Twin Charging at charging sites they will be building out. That or they need to offer DC on the 40 kwh battery.
Such a forward looking company would not be so short sited that they would not offer this.
The problem with Twin Chargers at the Supercharging sites is maybe that they are comparatively slowwwww... and would clog the joint up.
Doubt anyone will be using twin chargers when there are super chargers.
@ Michael23 - I presume you mean "at Tesla Supercharger locations"! I plan on using my twin chargers at home (HPWC), at J1772 public chargers with >30A (not a lot of them but any current above 30A up to the 70A allowed by the standard would be useful).
Also depends on the user fee(s) if any.
bottom line: I want to have flexibility for the next five years of driving.
40kWh-ers would have no choice.
HPC at the Supercharger locations would indeed be a very good idea. I use the eVgo network in Houston and they have L2 at their QC locations. 3.3 kW is too slow, but if the LEAF had 20 kW on board charging I would absolutely use it.
I have had many times where I started a QC and only needed 5- 7 kWh, went into the store and found the LEAF topped off (10+ kWh of charging). There is no need to put the wear on the pack if you know you do not need that much charge and will be staying longer than the charge time.
The other scenario is pulling up to an occupied Supercharger, you could begin with the HPC until the Supercharger was free. This again would cut down your total stop time and fatigue on the pack.
Those situations become more important for the 60 kWh and 40 kWh pack. No Supercharger available for the 40 kWh, but it could use Twin Chargers and both packs will fatigue faster than the 85 kWh, note the warranty.
The most important advantage IMHO is when you need a full pack. SuperCharge to 80% and let the 80A HPWC & twin chargers do the rest (thus also freeing up the SC).
I don't think you get 80% on the Supercharger. Or at least, more than 60% is not recommended.
If that (60% max) is true they are basically useless to me. It is no problem charging CHAdeMO cars like the Leaf to 80% or beyond on QC. Most QCs stop at 80% default, you can then restart to get more charge, but charging speed is down to about 12kW at that point.
The Tesla Supercharger recharges Model S quickly. Super quickly. Superchargers are not for everyday use, but for refueling quickly on road trips. A Supercharger can charge about half the battery in 30 minutes.
Other than that, I think only some semi-official quotes drifting about.
So you'd perhaps need 2 short stops instead of 1 longer one.
Yeah, we won't get that many SuperChargers here, I'm pretty sure. And two short stops is way worse than one longer one when you combine the stop with eating at a restaurant etc.
I do the "many short stops" routine now in my Leaf (15-20 minutes per stop) and it gets tiresome after a while.
Consider this: I do not want to plan to dip into the lower 20%, that's the reserve if there are unforeseen circumstances. So 20%-60% is only 40% of the battery to use between charging stops. 106 miles or so. Not good. However, 20%-80% is 60% of the battery, and 50% more than 40%. 159 miles between stops, acceptable.
And I do want a HPWC in addition to the SuperCharger to I can charge up to 95% or so on 22kW three-phase if I need the additional range. 80% to 95% is 12.75kWh, or 35-40 minutes on 22kW. 60% to 95% on 22kW is 1 hour 25 minutes, unacceptable.
The last few percents is not usable on rad trips as the charging current will be too low. QC the Leaf 20-95% takes about 45 minutes, the last 5% an additional 20 minutes or so.
Sorry, off topic but I saw a Honda Accord parked in an EV only spot and it pissed me off. Had to share.
Did you do your Civic duty, and key it?
Aside from speeding, I'm usually a law abiding citizen, but I was tempteted to call a tow. They didn't stay long in that spot, maybe 2 hours, but there are only 2 EV spots and the other was taken by a Coda. The Coda isn't a terrible looking car by the way, it's not Model S, but still not bad. If Tesla didn't exist, I may have considered a Coda, but then again, if Tesla didn't exist, there may have never been a Coda, a Volt, a Leaf or a Bad Karma. Sorry, I just read Elon's interview and so had that story fresh in my mind.


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The investigators anticipate that common excipients do not cause bioINequivalence. 1) The hypothesize is that commonly used excipients in oral medications change the rate or extent of Class 3 drug absorption and result in bioINequivalence. 2) Alternative hypothesis is that commonly used excipients in oral medications do not change the rate or extent of Class 3 drug absorption and do not result in bioINequivalence.
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- Presence of hepatic, renal disease
- Pregnant women, breast feeding or trying to become pregnant
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