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I picked this Wella Silverkrin maximum hold hairspray up from a local discount store a few weeks ago. This can is 250ml and it cost just £1.75 which is lower than the recommended retail price of £2.99, although you can get it cheaper than this online. I will always choose firm hold hairspray as I find that anything less just won't hold my hair as it is quite thick and strong and although I hadn't had this particular one before I have used numerous other VO5 products and always found them to be very good.
To use I will style my hair and then spray the can about eight to ten inches away and then spray it in short bursts until I am happy that the areas I need to fix are covered. As I wear glasses if I leave them on when I apply the spray I will shield the lenses with my hands as with all sprays it can leave a residue on your glasses when it dries.
I find that this spray dries quite quickly but you do get a few seconds to mould or smooth any parts you might need to whilst it is still moist which is good if you have quite curly hair and it needs a bit more finishing. A good thing about this spray is that it doesn't feel sticky or tacky when it dries and it looks completely natural which I like. I find that it also brushes out easily at the end of the day and I can do this for a few days before it needs washing unlike some other sprays which you just can't get your brush through. It also just seems to just evaporate when you brush it out and you don't get any flakes or bits flying around.
I really like this maximum hold hairspray and would definitely buy it again especially if I can get it at the same price. The fine spray dries quickly and does a great job of keeping my hair in place but it still has movement and looks quite natural. It brushes out easily and doesn't leave any residue or flakes in my hair and it comes recommended by me.
I use hair spray almost every day to try and keep my hair tamed and in place. It is especially important when the weather is unpredictable because humid then my hair goes frizzy and windy it gets blown all over.
I want a hair spray that offers a really strong hold but one which looks natural and doesn't make my hair look or feel stiff.
It's not as easy as you might think to find a good hair spray as they are all designed to do something different but I just want a good all-rounder for everyday use. This one by Wella certainly isn't it though.
The price is quite good as it only costs £2 for a bottle so it is cheaper than some of the other brands of hair spray that I like but unfortunately it just isn't very good.
It is supposed to be maximum hold so obviously you would expect that this would keep your hair in place even during strong winds but it is so very weak that even the slightest breeze is enough to ruin your hair do after using this.
I actually couldn't believe how ineffective this was considering they claim it will give such a strong hold. Honestly the hold it gives hair is pitiful and I would never consider using this if I was attempting a complicated hair do that required some support to keep it in place.
The positives of the hair spray is that it isn't horribly strong smelling and it does look quite natural on hair though this might have something to do with the fact that it isn't very strong.
If this was claimed to give light natural hold then I might not have disliked it so much but it doesn't I bought it for the strong hold it claimed to give and it just didn't deliver on that promise.
It's rare I ever buy hairspray due to the fact I hardly ever use it. I did see this one for sale a while ago and it was very reasonably priced so I decided to try it.
I don't usually use hairspray when I have my hair down, because my hair is so long and thick, that it's rare hairspray will effect it in anyway. Though when I put my hair up I will often use hairspray in an attempt to tame the flyways and keep hair smoothed down. It also makes my hair look shiny, is good for back combing and seems to come out of my hair easily.
This hair sprays a good size and smells pleasant enough, maybe a little on the strong side. My boyfriend also uses this hairspray on his hair (he styles his hair in a combover style) and he actually loves it because it does keep his hair in place for a long time.
As far as hold is concerned I cannot really comment because I have never really used this hairspray were hold has been essential, however it seems to keep my hair together and keep flyaways to a minimum so it's good enough for me. I would definitely recommend this product to those who use hairspray to keep hair smooth and sleek, or for use when back combing. If you are looking for hold I may recommend going for a more expensive brand that is made for holding hair well.
This product is great for the price and in short hair would probably be good all round, if you've long hair it's good for up-dos and as a finishing spray but I couldn't comment otherwise.
I use this hairspray quite frequently, as unfortunately I have annoyingly floppy, soft, wavy hair that doesn''t hold any style for long without copious amounts of a good strong hairspray. Well, unless its the hippy flowing look! This hairspray is basically a workhorse of the hairspray world. It does what it says on the tin and holds your hair in place really firmly until you wash or brush it out. It doesn''t do anything special or pampering like giving your hair shine or condition or a lovely scent. Its for when you need every hair to stay in place and everything else is a lower priority. After spraying a good amount of this, your hair won''t move unless there''s a hurricane, but it will feel like waxy plastic and lose all its natural movement and texture. I''ve found its great for updos, or for keeping fringes in the right place, its not so good for ''hair down'' styles or softer, more bouncy/flowing styles as its so stiff and rigid once its set. The spray lasts really well, you can be confident that your style will hold all day or all night, but the downside of this is that its a complete pain in the posterior trying to brush it out. Unlike some newer, more expensive hairsprays this takes some serious effort and time if you want to make sure you get the spray out without causing breakages or major tangles and knots. Definitely do this before going to bed, it will be worse in the morning if you don''t! Another downside is that even after brushing it out it leaves behind a sticky, artificial feeling residue on your hair and it doesn''t go back to looking its ''natural'' self. Really, you have to wash your hair to get rid of this spray fully. So, to conclude, if you want hair that doesn''t move, or need to feel confident that your complicated style will last then this is a great option. If you''re looking for an everyday more natural approach then this is probably not the best choice. Its good value for money too, usually available from pound shops or places like Home Bargains in a good sized can.
I have to use hairspray every day as my hair is so fly away and unruly without it. It was my husband who bought me this Silvikrin hairspray when I gave him a shopping list and I asked him to get me some Maximum Hold hairspray from Tesco - meaning for him to buy Tesco''s own brand. Unfortunately, he misunderstood the list (or didn''t read it properly) and came back with this Silvikrin rubbish This is the number four bottle which means it contains the maximum strength spray but for me it simply does not do what it''s supposed to do. My hair doesn''t stay in place when I use this spray and I hate the way it comes out in such a weak spray so that I have to stand there for ages in the bathroom trying to actually get some coverage on my hair. It feels thick and gloopy on my hair and takes away any shine I have and leave it looking matte, flat and very dull. This spray comes in a standard sized bottle and cost just over a pound. It is supposed to be a decent brand and in fact I have used loads of Silvikrin hair products n the past and have been reasonably happy with them but this one just isn''t do great at all. I can onyl give it two stars and I certainly cannot recommend it.
I always have and always will be an Elnett girl, be recently on holiday my hairspray ran out and I needed to get a replacement so nipped into the shop across the road and this was all they had in stock here are m thoughts.
This looks totally different to the picture here. It is dark green with the silvikrin logo in the middle and pink strips to signify that this is maximum hold and white writing n the back explaining what it does and any ingredients. The tin is quite bad quality and is very easy to dent or scratch. It has one of those sprays with a small plastic nozzle this comes off really easy then it is impossible to use the spray. The cap is green plastic.
This type of dispenser also makes it very difficult to suspense the right amount.
The spray
This spray is'sicky' and is very hard to style with because of this. This takes quite a long time to set on the hair and when it does it feels and looks hard. This cannot be brushed out like I have come t expect from hair sprays either this needs to be washed out and it can be quite a job.,
The one thing is does do though is hold my hair, if I am styling this into a beehive it does stay put and it adds a slight shine to my hair. This is best for up dos when it doesn't matter if the hair looks a little crispy!
Price and Availability
This is the type of hairspray that can be found anywhere. I have seen it at all the supermarkets, in dozens of chemists and in corner shops and garages it also sells online. This sells for £2.89 in superdug so I guess this is a fair deal.
Due to the fact it cannot b brushed out, it has a dispenser I hate and the stickiness I would not reccmemend it, but it does hold the hair well!
I remember using Silvikrin years ago and quite liking it but the last time that I bought it the hairspray was useless so I think they have changed the formula and not for the better. In fact I was really shocked that a big brand like Wella would sell something of such poor quality.
The one I bought was numbered 4 which means that it was supposed to be the strongest holding one. If this was the maximum hold then I dread to think what the lower hold ones are like. It isn't even that this is really cheap either as it costs £2.89 a can. You do get a largish 400ml can of hairspray for this price but as you need to spray so much on hair to even get a slight hold it is soon all used up.
The hold of this is really poor and a light spray of the hairspray is going to do absolutely nothing to keep hair in place in the wind. I tried using it to curl my hair and all the curls fell out really quickly. You can get some hold if you spray loads of the hairspray but then that also made my hair feel a little crispy.
The worst thing about this though was how it felt in my hair. It made my hair feel really heavy and was horrible to the touch and it even looked a bit matted. Brushing this out was a nightmare and it felt little flakes of white hair spray everywhere. Luckily it washed out ok but sometimes I don't want to have to wash hair spray out and prefer just giving my hair a brush to get rid of it but I couldn't really do that with this one.
For the money this is a really poor hair spray and it must have changed because I do not remember it being like this when I used to use it years ago. I personally wouldn't buy it ever again unless I was in a real pinch and this was the only thing available. There is no excuse for hair spray to be this poor especially from a big brand as even a lot of the own brand hair sprays perform better than this.
I normally use a hairspray by Tigi, which whilst fantastic is quite expensive (£10 a can!) and so in a money saving mission I decided to go for something a little cheaper, and this was my choice.
I haven't used Silvikrin before, or maybe I did as a teenager when I could go through a full can of hairspray a week, but I don't remember! My friend however said that this is the brand she uses and it was on that basis that I decided to try it. I was going to just try a small can of it at first but there was a huge 400ml can in my local co-op for £3.19 so I thought I'd just grab that, I opted for the maximum hold one because I have thick, long hair which can take some taming!
It comes in a dark green can and you can easily tell which level of hold you are getting as it highlights this for you on the front. It claims to be easy to brush out, to not to dry out your hair and to not be sticky, so I pout this to the test. It suggests that you hold the can 20-30cm away from your hair before spraying and apart from anything else this is a sensible recommendation because otherwise you will end up with it spraying in all one place! By holding it a bit away you get a more fine spray and more even coverage. It doesn't have a pleasant smell as such but it doesn't smell as toxic or overpowering as others I have tried and the smell doesn't linger and obliterate the scent of any perfume you may be wearing which is good. It does hold fairly well and it isn't sticky once it is dry, so in this respect it does what it says it should.
I do however find that it flakes in my hair when I brush it out, at first I thought I suddenly had dandruff but I then realised that when I had used this and brushed it out and used it again the next day it had dried into flakes. So whilst it might not dry your hair, it does give the impression that it's dried your scalp!
Other than this it does a fairly decent job, but I really don't want bits of it in my hair the next day so I don't think I'll be buying it again.
During recent years I have been keen to opt for premium hair care brands and I could end up spending £20 on a small bottle of hair spray. Obviously this isn't ideal and so recently I decided to purchase Wella Silvikrin hair spray for a change. I can remember my mum using this when I was younger so I picked it up without much thought.
Wella have been around for quite some time now, having been set up in 1880 when a 25 year old hairdresser called Franz Stroher decided to set up his own business. They began making wigs, then later moved to perming and began styling hair in the 1940's.
Now they are a widely recognised, international cosmetic brand offering products for hair care and styling. They have been recognised for designing products for specific hair types such as scalp protection, adding shine and lots more.
This product is the maximum hold hairspray. It comes in a dark green can with slightly lighter shades of green around the product and brand name, both of which are displayed in the middle. 'Wella' is written in gold, while 'silvikrin' is written in white. The can comes with a green lid, which when removed reveals a green dispenser nozzle. Underneath, there is a pink strip which goes round the entire can. Similarly, approximately 3/4 of the way down the can there is another pink strip with has 'hairspray' printed on it. Below this, is the product variant which in this case is maximum hold so the number '4' is hightlighted on the can.
On the can of the bottle is some product information and directions for use. Also, there are safety instructions as it is a flammable product. A full list of ingredients can too be found here and contact information for Wella.
The first time I came to use this hairspray was after I had washed and dried my hair. After straightening it and backcombing it a little, I put it to the test to see how well it would hold.
I held the can at a distance of around 30cm and pushed down the nozzle. It seemed to dispense evenly and didn't come out lumpy or spray in different directions which is a problem I have experienced frequently. There was a slight scent of chemicals but nothing overpowering, although it is the sort of smell that chokes you a little if you inhale too much of it!
I didn't need to spray too much product to feel like it had taken effect. I touched my hair almost immediately affterwards to check it had worked and it felt slightly stiff but as if the product had settled.
I was pleased with the ease of using this product as it came out and settled quickly onto my hair. As I mentioned above, my hair felt a little stiff but I quite like a hairspray to take this effect as this way, I know it has worked. However it did not feel hard, it maintained some movement and it didn't look as if it was wet (when you apply too much).
Throughout the day, my hair stayed in place on the whole. By the time I got home though, my hair had gone a little flat and droopy however this is more a result of having freshly washed hair than the hairspray itself.
If it is still in place though, it does brush out very easily without leaving any residue or making my hair look greasy in any way.
This product, like most Wella products, can be easily located on the high street in drug stores and supermarkets alike. For a 400ml can, you can expect it to cost you around £2.89 (if you have a Boots advantage card you can gain 6 points from this purchase).
As always, high street brands such as this can be located on discounted websites such as Amazon so you're likely to be able to find it at a discounted rate if you shop around.
In conclusion, I am really pleased with this product. It holds my hair in place without leaving residue or stickiness and it is still strong enough to hold a style in place without sacrificing movement or manageability.
Unfortunately, it doesn't last as long throughout the day as I would perhaps have liked and I found the can ran out relatively quickly in around 3 weeks, although I was using it daily. However given the price I do feel that it is a bit of a bargain and so if I have to purchase it more regularly than I would a premium brand it doesn't really matter as I am saving money either way!
I will give this hairspray 4/5 Dooyoo stars, only because it is such a good price, as I would have preferred it to last longer.
I'm sure i'm not the only one that has this problem - some days my hair just doesn't do what i want it to ! To make things worse i also have an annoying cowlick, for those of you who don't know what that is its where part of your hair decides to grow the opposite way and therefore makes your hair stick out. Mine is right along my fringe line and i have always found it hard to find the right product that will keep this part of my hair down. I have used a variety of hairspray products but they end up being too sticky, drys my hair out or simply doesn't do anything at all.
I decided to try Silvikrin Maximum Hold Hairspray to see if this was one of the other products i could add to my long line of rubbish products that doesn't follow what it says on the tin. I was actually surprised when i used it because it works really well. It keeps the hair i want to stay down, down and also is useful for trying to give my hair a bit more texture and life. It is also a reasonable price for the amount of hairspray you get and also you don't need to use that much because it is a strong firm holding hairspray.
However, there are some drawbacks to this product and that would be the smell, it is a funny kind of smell and it can stick to you for a while. Also try to remember an umbrella when it is raining because as soon as your hair gets wet the hairspray begins to look a little greasy which is quite unattractive !
Overall i would recommend this to those of you that do struggle with finding the right hair product for your hair. This is one of my favorites and i think I'll be sticking to this make for a long time.
Silvikrin hairspray is made by Wella one of the worlds leading cosmetics suppliers. As well as hairspray they also have make-up products etc.
Silvikrin comes in a green aerosol can with a green push down spray nozzle. This hairspray comes in 4 different choices of hold. This particular one being number 4 which is maximum hold.
Previous to this I had been using the bamboo hold hairspray and after having my haircut into a shorter more funkier style I needed something stronger as my hair is now in need of being 'done' everyday.
I popped up to Asda and saw that this was on offer for £1, and that is the sole reason I chose this hairspray over the rest.
I never stick to any particular brand anyway but since using this I think that may change as this does give the hold I need. It brushes out fairly easily too but unlike other hairsprays this one doesn't brush out completely, it does need washing if you want it to look clean again. This hairspray can leave your hair looking somewhat dull after you have tried brushing it out but that isn't the case when you are spraying your hair into the style you want it to stay at.
My hair is now above my shoulders in a funky layered bob type cut and if I want to wear it up I do have to use a hairspray in order for it to 'stay put'.
This works excellently and lasts all day.
It has a pleasant enough smell to it and is a great product.
It usually retails at around £2 for a 400ml can.
Wella is a brand I think we all recognize, when walking down the hair product isle it's a product we all recognise and a brand we trust, but this product is not the one for me.
The can is a tall dark green recycleable steel can which I quite like, for some reason, I don't know if it's just me but I always loose the lid to these kind of things, I don't know where they disappear but looking through my products...they are all lidless! Anyway, moving on! The can I purchased was £2.00 from Superdrug but browsing online I can see you can buy it from as little as £1.00
The can claims to:
- Not dry your hair out
- No stickiness
- Provide UV protection
- Brush out easily Hmmm...In my opinion I don't think that's entirely true! My hair felt very dry and extremely sticky! The smell is very chemically but just what you would expect from a none fragrant hairspray I guess!!
I would not reccomend this hairspray due to the reasons above but I am sure this is a love/hate product as it has been on the shelves for a long time now and must sell well!!
Wella Silvikrin Hairspray
I bought this hairspray from ASDA for £2.64 and it was 400ml. My hair is quite long and thick, so I wanted a hairspray that would keep my style in place.
The hairspray claims to:
- give long lasting, maximum hold, and keeps your style flexible.
- to not dry out your hair.
- no stickiness.
- and to brush out easily.
I thought that the price was quite reasonable because there was 400ml, which is a lot. The bottle is quite big, and it's a nice green, the only problem is that it is quite hard to store because it is so big, but this isn't a major problem. The top comes off easily, and it sprays out quite fast and evenly, and it also just smells of a normal hairspray.
I felt that when i applied it, I put a generous amount on, i applied it how they said and held it 20 - 30 cm away from my head. But half way through the day, I had to actually re do my bun, as it had nearly fallen out, I wasn't very impressed at all, it claims to have a maximum hold, where as it barely even had a hold. However it did not leave my hair sticky, it was easy to brush, and it did not dry out my hair.
The next day I decided to give this hair spray another chance, I thought maybe I applied it to far away from my head, so I applied it closer and applied quite a bit more, and my hair felt quite sticky, and hard. My bun did last, but only for like an hour, i didn't have to re do it, but it didn't look the same it did when i first did it.
I wanted a hairspray that would keep my style throughout the day, and this is not the hairspray for me. Maybe if your hair is shorter and thinner, it might be able to hold your hair better, but if you have long thick hair like me, I don't really recommend this hairspray.
I don't think I will be buying this again.
Thanks for reading my review. x
My hair never does as its told, anyone else have this problem? No matter what I do with it, it never stays in place and therefore i have to invest in decent hairsprays to sort out the problem for me!
One day I ran out of my usual Treseme extra hold hairspray and needed to pick up some from the local shop instead. The Wella Silvikrin hairspray was the only one that they had. Seeing as I didn't have the choice of products, and needed some desperately, i went ahead and purchased. After all, it doesn't hurt to try a new product right?
The can that I got seemed to be a mini one, it contained only 75ml of product, not a lot, but more than enough for a few uses as beggars cannot be choosers right?
Anyway...The can is not very eye catching, its a bit of a manky dark green colour with the product name in the middle, it doesn't stand out much but for 75p or whatever, what do you expect?
It has a small number system on the bottom of the can with the numbers: 1,2,3 &4, this is to indicate what strength hold it has. This particular can was number 4 which meant it was the strongest hold that they do, just what I needed!!!
I can honestly say, this is the worst hairspray I have ever used! Not only does it look rubbish, the smell is vile and the hold is abysmal! The spray seemed very thin, and didn't seem to hold what so ever! I ended up spraying half the can and al it did was make my hair look greasy and still didn't hold my hair in place! Seeing as it was number 4 on strength, I dread to think what the other holds are like, I could have got better results with water or something.
Needless to say, I will NOT be repurchasing this item and I think I will stick with the products I usually use unless someone has any other recommendations?
The only decent thing about this is that its small enough to keep in a handbag, but then again, other companies do smaller cans too so this is nothing new!
Not long ago I wrote a review on another Wella hairspray that I really didn't rate overly highly, and although there is still some of it on my dressing table, I knew I needed to get another hairspray that would hold my fine, flyaway hair in the style that I want it, so when I get home from work, it looks as neat and tidy as it did when I left the house in the morning. A previous favourite of mine was the L'oreal elvive hairspray, which worked well for me, but was one of the more costly hairsprays on the market, and since I use it everyday, it is something I use a lot of.
When looking in Tesco a while ago for a new hairspray at a reasonable price, I noticed this Wella Silvikrin maximum hold hairspray, which at the time was on offer, and in fact, still in is on offer at £1.99 for a 250ml bottle. There is nothing attractive about the bottle itself, and I have probably ignored it before, as naturally your eye goes towards to more attractive and bright bottles. This bottle is a blend of green colours with a green lid, so hardly the most eye catching of colours. THe only decent bit of colour is near the bottom with a flash of bright pink highlighting that it is in fact a hairspray. As I said, I went for the maximum hold spray, which is rated as 4 (the top ranking) in this particular range of hairsprays.
On the reverse of the can, it states that this spray gives 'reliable, long lasting, maximum hold and keeps you style flexible' - which sums up what I was really looking for in a hairspray. It also claims NOT to dry out your hair, give no stickiness and help to provide UV protection. It also states that the product will brush out easily.
Now, since getting the product I have been using it everyday. I still use the other wella shockwaves from time to time just to use it up, but there really is an obvious difference. In terms of reliability as one of their claims, I have to say that I have found it very reliable. Everyday when I have used it, is has held my hair in the style that I have chosen, whether it is freshly washed or not. Its claim of being long lasting also holds up well, given that when I get home from work, my hair is still generally in place, unless it has been a very very stormy day. In addition therefore, I also find that it offers maximum hold. Last weekend was a prime example, when I was meeting some friends for the evening, and it was an extremely gusty evening. As soon as I stepped outside the front door of our house, the wind caught my hair and I had visions of an untamed messy hairstyle for the rest of the night. When I got into the car however, there was not a hair out of place, the spray had well and truly held it in position, despite me feeling that it hadn't. Now, in saying that, I think if you were to be out and about on a gusty day continually, by the end it might not have the same hold, but that would be difficult for any hairspray.
My only slight niggle, it that despite it claiming that it doesn't dry out your hair, I think recently (although this could be due to other factors as well) my hair which is usually very soft and silky, has been a little drier in texture, and I do wonder whether the daily use of this hairspray has had a drying effect on my hair. It is difficult to exactly pinpoint the cause, but I have my suspicions about this spray.
All in al, of all the reasonable priced hairsprays around, I have to say that for the price, this hair does an excellent job of keeping my hair in place for a good part of the day on a gusty day, and most of the day on a normal calm day, which is no easy feat with my fly away thin hair. It isn't the most attractive packaing, but then again, I can see past that quickly once I know the product actually works. I do have concerns that it does my dry my hair out slightly, but there are factors that could contribute to this, so I cannot be sure.
Wella Silvikrin Hairspray Maximum Hold / Does not dry out your hair / Non stickness / Helps to provide UV protection / Brushes out easily.


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Brompton Viral Video
Well produced - looks like Brompton is spending some promotional bucks these days. Me thinks Bike Friday needs to step-up its game a bit in marketing the tikit.
I think it is a terrible advertisement. It is attempting to denigrate other forms of commuting -even people who might possibly buy a Brompton. For some reason, the person taking mass transit with the Brompton had an easier time than the person taking mass transit without a Brompton, why? Why is the other bicyclist shown as sweating and sloppy, they are both going to sweat a bit. I don't like the negative parts of this advertisement, it would have been much better to stay positive, to show the fun of bicycling.
It reminds me of an advert on the Mpls. bus against bicycling to work. They didn't seem to realize that in the winter, those same bicyclists are their customers.
Agreed. This "commercial" blows. The only person not looking/behaving like a ****** was the guy eating on the bus. While everyone else was having panic attacks or pedalling like a fool, he was the willow that bends but doesn't break. Completely unflappable.
To be "viral" a video has to be clever, brief and make an impact. This just stunk up the joint.
No offense to folder fanatic.
Public transport in London is pretty horrific. But then so are the roads.
The lady on the bike was doing just that - commuting totally by bike. The gentleman on the Brompton was a multi-modal commuter, made easy by the Brompton's small size.
To me it was funny - I spent 25 yrs commuting in L.A. traffic. The right half of my Ford Fiesta's dashboard was flat enabling me to eat breakfast as I sat in traffic. Hey, don't laugh, I saw folks brushing their teeth, shaving, even reading books and putting on make-up. We know about folders - the video appears to be aimed at those that don't - assuming it wasn't just made as a joke.
It's good to see folding bikes in action. However, the video makes it seem that the Brommie rider will not sweat vs. the full size bike rider. Brompton could have put more emphasis on the multimodal benefits of their bike.
Thanks, FF!
This has to be a fan made joke. The video is horrible to be serious.
seems a cute promotional vid... note the hero of the thing
is using their premium Ti light upgrade.
1) You don't label your own video as viral, that's something that happens after you release it. It saves you the embarrassment at calling it "viral" with 577 views in 6 months. This is viral: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGykVbfgUE
2) South west trains???? WTF? I've just started cycling my folder the whole 26 km as many days as I can, because the sweet hell that is south west trains. I notice that he gets off a Vauxhall (smart choice. the main station, Waterloo, is a mile from Vauxhall but 7 minutes journey time, because the train has to wait 6 1/2 minutes for a platform). But at Vauxhall, he better be standing near the door and on the right side of the carriage because people getting off at Vauxhall with luggage have to beg their fellow commuters to let them off before the door shuts. I'm not sure about Wimbledon, but from Richmond the SWT are so crowded you can't always board (even without a folder) and the last time I caught one I was standing with my legs slightly apart, and a man behind me had a leg - innocently -between mine. Which was horrible, but there was nothing to be done as it was too crowded for him to change his stance.
3) Why doesn't the woman using public transport take the train into central london rather than the underground. Especially as there is a magical train leaving Wimbledon at 8.20 with no crowding.
4) I was describing the ad to my partner. "It ends with the guy on the Brompton getting the girl" "That's totally unrealistic"
ps London underground is much worse than South west trains. First day at new job in Canary Wharf, the 11 minute journey from Waterloo to CW took over an hour "passengers are being held here due to overcrowding on the platform"
Tough crowd.. lol..
Yep, spot on, jefmcg. It's an extraordinary state of affairs, but then England and it's capital are extraordinary places.
And that segment about meeting up with a pretty girl on a Brompton? Pure fantasy directed at the young men (and even some older ones). Nothing like that can happen in real life.
632 views is ridiculously low (83 three of them are from bikeforums.net).
Shhhh...I just spotted my next victim.
Oh, wait...I HAVE NO BIKE.
Well, I thought it was pretty funny. But what do I know?
Ooops about that assumption, 14R. I really made a mistake on that one. What do I know of young men as I never was one (I am only a somewhat older female). But even I had some experience enthralling and mezmorizing others with my own Brompton's (and even with the ancient Raleigh Twenty's) uniqueness. I have to give those bikes their due credit as I am very boring otherwise.
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Completely unreadable, even if that was supposed to be the point.
'In his speech [...] the Education Secretary Michael Gove appeared to accept in its entirety the argument that ICT had become little more than training in office skills and something far more rigorous was required [...] While Alex Hope's slogan "coding is the new Latin" did not appeal to some, it must have appealed to the …
Completely unreadable, even if that was supposed to be the point.
as any fule kno...
It's done in the style of the Molesworth books, somewhat hinted at by the title. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Molesworth
Interesting take on the question... the underlying point is about why the education curriculum is about to include teaching computer programming at some level to all students - that for most it will be as useful as Latin is, hence "it's the new Latin".
Try googling "Down with Skool". It will be ixplayned, as enny ful kno.
This is like one of those political cartoons that appear in broadsheet newspapers. They are typically more difficult to understand and less funny than the issue they are supposedly about.
Lee Dowling - an exemple off any fule......
Chiz chiz.
Yew are that orful swot Fotherington-Thomas[1] and I clame my fyve lbs.
[1] and a gurl to.
... know your memes!
Ah. My bad, then. I thought it was just written in the 'modern' style where teachers aren't allowed to correct for spelling of grammar in case they stifle the little chav's creativity.
My bad? What does that mean?
God forbid you ever try to read Iain M Banks' Feersum Endjinn then. Your powers of reading comprehension are clearly too weak.
Unlike a computer, the human mind should be able to parse and extract meaning from a badly formed sentence.
"as any fule kno...
It's done in the style of the Molesworth books, somewhat hinted at by the title. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Molesworth"
I don't need no stinking Wikipedia to tell me that, but it doesn't make the article any easier to read.
"the underlying point is about why the education curriculum is about to include teaching computer programming at some level to all students - that for most it will be as useful as Latin is, hence "it's the new Latin"."
Good. Because "most" is an improvement over the current curriculum which is no bloody use to anyone at all.
I always loved "Down With Skul!" Glad to see I'm not the only old frat who remembers it.
Er, Skool. Gad, I need coffee.
Does coffee make frats fart?
My eyes are bleeding...
Call an ambulance.
Couple of spelling errors, but on the whole quite good.
In the modern parlance, an A*
Coding in a language
as dead as dead can be
it killed the ancient programmers
and now it's killing me
Shouldn't that be: "first it killed the beardies / and now it's killing me."?
.... though as an engineer (microelectronics design) and previously a maths graduate I always maintain that Latin and the way you learn that sentences etc have a logical construction of correcly ordered/conjugated/declined nouns, adjectives and verbs etc has been an invaluable foundation for applying similar logical techniques to maths and design!
Show off!
>show off
Not so much. It didn't spell correctly correctly.
Quite agree. One is reminded of the Russell essay on education in which he claims that the only thing he remembers from his school Latin is the genitive plural of "pulex', and that the teaching of the language in schools is now of any use. However, he writes this in a clarity of language that can only have come from his having 'done the classics'. Helped a bit with his 'Principia', too.
Sorry, should have been "is not of any use." Finger trouble.
Managed to dam both the current schools It strategy (is there one?) and the whole UK education system in one excellent article. As an aside I bet it was hard to write what with spell checkers and automatic corrections kicking in all the time...:-)
..but then I fought my way through Feersum Endjinn....
"Feersum Endjinn" the only Banks book that have I put down (2nd or 3rd chapter) and never, ever contemplated picking up again.
Was it worth the effort?
>>>Was it worth the effort?
Nope. I did fight my way through all of Feersum Endjinn, and I needn't have bothered really. I suppose I ought to re-read it, to see if I was being unfair. I couldn't be arsed to get through A Clockwork Orange because of that, so I don't know if it's caused me to miss something good...
Yes - after the third or fourth attempt.
Yes - but only if you are a fan. IMHO Its about as readable as The wasp factory and the ending has a similar twist.
and on mulitple accounts:
1) feersum endjinn was bloody brilliant and damn entertaining.
2) i can't believe you can rate Canal Dreams higher than feersum endjinn, or in fact any other book ever!!!!
Not really, but I don't really rate any of his non-Culture Sci-Fi, except "Against a Dark Background"
The Lazy Gun really caught my imagination
It's a slog at the start, but it really really *is* worth reading. Once of my favourite Banks books, despite the struggle, immensely imaginative. Seriously, give it another go.
Seriously, go back and give it another go. Remember that only one of the characters is written phonetically (though probably the most important one), but a bit of patience will soon get past the (necessary) denseness of those sections.
> Nope. I did fight my way through all of Feersum Endjinn, and I needn't have bothered really. I
> suppose I ought to re-read it, to see if I was being unfair. I couldn't be arsed to get through A
> Clockwork Orange because of that, so I don't know if it's caused me to miss something good...
I haven't seen any solid research on this, but I suspect that some readers find it much easier to tolerate variant-dialect writing than others do. It's unlikely that everyone who learns to read English, or even everyone who's a "good reader" of English (however you want to defined that), develops precisely the same cognitive capabilities for that purpose. Thanks to neurological research, we know that's not true of many other mental facilities; even something relatively simple like being able to find your way around an area you're familiar with appears to have at least two distinct neurological "implementations".
So for some people this sort of novel (you could add Hoban's /Riddley Walker/ and Gilman's /Moonwise/ to the list) is likely much more work than for others, and thus less likely to be "worth it".
speling a bit overdone but WTF. Molesworth rules. Luv ref to peason to.
.. some illustrations please (in the style of...)?
...was missing Fotherington-Thomas saying "hello clouds hello sky"
And Molesworth 2 - "uterly wet and a weed it panes me to think i am of the same blud"
.. I'd completely forgotten about Molesworth ..
Re the underlying point: why would anyone learn to code now? In 5 years, it'll all be done in India, future global ruler (if they don't like you, someone in Bangalore will flick a switch and turn off your country).
Maybe it's for the Heritage Industry?
You can go to an industrial museum today, there seem to be hundreds, and see somebody working a Victorian loom. In the future you may be able to look around a Heritage software house, see somebody in a BOFH T-shirt and be told:
"And here C programmers used to chase memory leaks"
"In 5 years, it'll all be done in India"
I think you meant "all the tedious, boring and slow stuff will be done in India". I still have to see something that reaches the quality level of MySQL out of India and I predict that they will never, ever write something as great as Linux or Postgres. I am absolutely not scared of people who do not have a rigorous education nor the ambition to acquire that. There will be more interesting software emanate from Norway than India also for the next 200 years.
Wowsers! And me and my redneck friends routinely get called racists? Incredible.
Why is stating the facts "racist" ? I would also admit that Indian food is probably 100 times more popular than German food. And I also like Indian food.
Different nations do have different characteristics and denying that is simply idiotic.
There's no reason a well educated Indian (hint - their comp sci education is probably better than ours is now) cannot produce work to the same standard as a well educated anybody-else. Any nation that invests in education will come out ahead of any that doesn't. I'm not thinking specifically of India, but any nation where the education system hasn't fallen into ruins, for example Scandinavia, China, south-east Asian nations such as Singapore and South Korea, and almost anywhere else that isn't the UK or US.
"There's no reason a well educated Indian (hint - their comp sci education is probably better than ours is now)"
You pulled that one entirely out of thin air. Have you ever spoken to them and probed their depth of conceptual expertise ? Their knowledge is mostly very narrow and non-conceptual. They might know all the details of win32, but they have never bothered to look at the X window system, Display Postscript or read research papers.
Most of them won't even know the difference of a tree and a hashtable. They won't know why hashtables must be faster and how you build them. And that is just one specific example.
I don't you why this is, but I suspect Indians are mostly in IT to make lots of money (as compared to other job in India), but not because they are fascinated of it and want to improve the state of computer science affairs.
The difference of Norway and India is that of a few excellent and the armies of the mediocre. Just look at the results in the open source sphere.
... so I was working my way down page 1, thinking "Even Molesworth never spelled quite this badly", not realising that this was all setup for a gag on page 2, which duly arrived and left me unprepared for the even better gag that followed clutching its coattails.
What, no Basil Fotherington-Thomas?
What scared me most was that ..... Until about halfway through page one, I didn't notice its was written in the style of "dyslexic hoodie chav"
They had chavs back then? I kno that peason hav a face like a squished tomato but i neva herd him being called a hudi....
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I don't know anything about Minecraft, but I still like the opening line "I shouldn't exist but my creator wastes time". lol
One can see that you were in a kinda hurry when you did it, but I appreciate your spirit.
Since there are shades on the body, head and feet, you should add shading to the tail as well. Also there are some pixelated parts every here and there, but as I said, I understand that you rushed this. I just wanted to mention it anyways. :P
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I have a MBP 2011 running 10.6.8. Will the new airport time capsule work with it? I want to use it for the router and backup.
I have a MBP 2011 running 10.6.8.
Will the new airport time capsule work with it? I want to use it for the router and backup.
Just trying to figure out if this will work with my machine or if I should buy the older one. It seems to say I need Lion to run it. I can't upgrade to Lion without a backup. I can't backup without Time Capsule. Going in circles...help!
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I think that in order to benefit from Airport TC, Hi-End features, you may
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The review paints a bleak picture for the Church in Wales in a culture where the Christian faith is becoming a minority pursuit. "It is widely recognised that for the majority of people today Christianity has become a foreign language and what goes on in church strikes them as strange, even alien. This is especially true of young people," the…


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Lower the Debt Ceiling I bet you'd never heard of that before.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The best way to describe Neiko Robinson's (Bratt, Fla./Northview) senior year: Eventful.
The three-star defensive back transferred to Northview from Flomaton (Ala.) over the summer and had to sit through a multiple-game suspension for throwing a punch during a game earlier in the season.
But the 5-foot-11, 170-pound prospect found a happy ending when Northview defeated Trenton, Fla., 42-21, for the Class 1A state championship. Robinson had 11 tackles and an interception in the game.
"It's really a great feeling because of everything that's happened this season," Robinson said. "When I was suspended it was tough to sit in the stands and not be able to help me team. I did everything I could do on the scout team during the week but Friday nights is when it counts."
Robinson took an official visit to Minnesota earlier in the year and there were rumors that he was trying to back out of his Penn State commitment. However, Robinson said that's not the case and he's no longer looking around.
"I'm very happy and very committed to Penn State," Robinson added. "I love coach [Ted] Roof and I think coach [Bill] O'Brien is the best head coach in the nation. The program is going to be strong despite the NCAA issues and I want to be part of the Penn State legacy."
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"I will sing of steadfast love and justice;- Psalm 101:1
to you, O Lord, I will make music."
Hope Chapel has a legacy and heritage of original music and songs for worship. Since the early 1980s, over 15 albums have been produced by the worship ministry.
Currently, we have 5 services staffed by 4 worship teams, as well as a choral team that serves during the Christmas and Easter seasons. Our service format is predominantly contemporary, but mixes a variety of music styles.
Our requirements for involvement are that you are a member of our church (4 months or more), that you are a believer and that you are musically capable of playing or singing in an ensemble/band format. For those that are interested in singing, the choral group is a good place to start.
If you are interested in joining us contact:
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Worship Leaders
Our church is blessed to have a large and diverse group of people to help serve the church in providing worshipful music for our main services
Alan Kisaka
Alan is the worship pastor at Hope Chapel. His responsibilities include oversight of the music and tech teams as well as leading during the weekend services. He also runs the choir and special music programs for Christmas and Easter.
Justin Kalama
Justin is a gifted singer and songwriter. He serves as an Associate Pastor of Worship. He leads worship at all our main services. He assists in leadership and oversight of the worship ministry. Justin plays acoustic guitar and piano.
Hector Agosto
Hector is a talented keyboard player and song writer who leads worship and also provides keyboard support in our main weekend services wherever needed. Hector is also music teacher in the LA unified school district.
Nick Rotondo
Nick began leading worship for our college ministry before it became our Tuesday Night Service, and has been serving with his musical talents ever since. He, Justin, Josh & Sam make up the primary Tuesday Night service team leadership, but Nick also assists whenever and wherever needed at the other weekend services. Nick Plays Acoustic Guitar and Bass Guitar.
Sam Kisaka
Sam is Worship Pastor Alan Kisaka's son, and a talented musician and song writer. He helps lead worship at the main services as well as provides guitar support wherever needed.
He also works with our Junior High youth and music team.
Service teams, singers and tech support for all weekend services.
Audio: Front of House/Studio/Audio Support teams
Multi Media: Propresenter/Powerpoint & Graphic support
Video: Video Ministry team: Live 3 camera taping of events and services
Media Arts Ministry : Telling the story of life @ Hope Chapel via images and video
Photo Ministry: Those talented in photography take on the capturing of what God is doing in the church
Our Values
The Hope Chapel Worship Ministry's core set of values are...
Serving God is a privilege and not a right.
"For Even the Son of Man (Jesus) did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many". Mark 10:45
Sometimes there will be seasons, events and projects that require a lot from us.
"Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship." Romans 12:1
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Our lives must reflect what we sing...."We live what we sing/act/play"
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My, my, look what we have here: Marco Rubio Birthers crawling out from under their collectivist rocks, sensing it's payback time for the Birthers who have been challenging Barack Obama's eligibility for more than three years.
But there's a huge difference between these two Birther groups. Notwithstanding the insistence of even Fox News commentators to wave aside the question of Obama's birth certificate, the reality is that to this day, no one has seen proof that Obama was born in the United States.
For a long time, I rated it about 75 percent to 25 percent that Obama was born in Kenya, for one reason and one reason only: If his citizenship were such an issue, there was no plausible reason for him not to do everything possible to make certain that representatives of all media outlets had access to his original long-form birth certificate. Instead, he stonewalled — hard — for nearly three years.


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"We do these stories and we talk so much about the business end, the success end, but then Lauren isn't mentioned and my daughter [Simone] isn't mentioned. I always like making sure we find the balance and my home life is in there and Lauren Hashian is in there and my daughter is in there. You gotta get the better half in there," he told the mag. "With all the cool s–t and success that I've been lucky enough to get? That doesn't happen unless the home life is solid."


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Polly Ann Ice Cream Celebrates 50 Years
On Saturday, July 16, 2005 Polly Ann ice cream parlor celebrated its 50-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting and all-day celebration. Single cones cost 99 cents all day at the Sunset district institution on the corner of Thirty-ninth avenue and Noriega streets. City Supervisor Fiona Ma was on hand for the ribbon cutting and to give owner Charlie Wu a proclamation from the mayor.
The first Polly Ann opened on July 16, 1955. In 1959, Bernice and Chuck Lassiter bought the store and owned it until the 1967. They helped make the store locally famous for its unusual flavors that won ribbons at the State Fair. The Lassiters sold the parlor to Ted and Lee Hanson who added some of the twists Polly Ann's has been known for over the years with Sunset District residents.
"They served cones in the shape of little doggies and put in the big wheel, which is still there, to help customers choose a flavor," Lassiter remembered.
The big carnival wheel that can land anywhere from chocolate ripple to pistachio is well-known to adventurous ice cream lovers. If you can't decide which flavor ice cream you want, a spin of the wheel will decide for you.
Charlie Wu has owned Polly Ann since 1985. He says that when he bought the store, it offered 250 ice cream flavors. It now has a collection of 500 flavors, all made by the Polly Ann staff. About 50 flavors are offered at any one time. At the 50th anniversary, people could order such exotics as lychee, sesame, lemon strawberry swirl, pink cloud, jasmine, sabra, coffeecheese[cake], and bumpy freeway (rocky road). The wheel behind the counter is that same one used many years ago.
Charlie Wu learned to make ice cream in the Cornell University food science program---where many ice cream executives (including those from Ben & Jerry's and Baskin Robbins) learn the science of ice cream. Charlie was the first Asian in the program.
Polly Ann closed in 2003 when the original building was torn down. During its two-year hiatus from the retail business, Polly Ann survived by supplying chocolate-covered bananas and ice bars (with distinctive flavors including taro, red bean, peach, mango, macapuno, and green bean) to Safeway, Albertson's, and small markets. On February 28, 2005, it reopened in the new building, at the corner of Thirty-ninth avenue and Noriega street.
Former owner Bernice Lassiter, who was on hand for the 50th anniversary, couldn't say who the original Polly Ann was, and admitted "I didn't know much about making ice cream when we started, but learned fast."
Visit Polly Ann Ice Cream's Web site at http://www.pollyann.com.
Images: 1) Eric Wu with the famous Polly Ann wheel on July 23, 2005 (Lorri Ungaretti photo); 2) Owner Charlie Wu, Supervisor Fiona Ma, Frances Hsieh, and former owner Bernice Lassiter celebrate fifty years (Lorri Ungaretti photo); 3) Bernice Lassiter in Polly Ann's - 1959; 2) Charles and Bernice Lassiter behind the counter. (Both courtesy of Bernice Lassiter).
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From roadside rough and ready stalls at Patpong to the labyrinth-like jumble of Chatuchak Market to utility complexes like Mah Boon Krong (MBK) to shiny high-end shopping malls such as Siam Centre and the creative concept store Terminal 21, Bangkok is a shopaholic's dream.
Asiatique has successfully combined two of the most popular shopping experiences in the city: a night bazaar and a mall. Ten minutes downriver from Saphan Taksin BTS station this once-bustling international trade port has been transformed, with over 1,500 boutiques and 40 restaurants housed under a huge replica warehouse complex. Open from 5 pm, spending an evening here is no problem: you'll have good fun browsing the boutiques, picking up gifts or something for yourself and you are guaranteed to find something you would like to eat. If this isn't enough entertainment, shows are performed nightly such as a classic Thai puppet performance.
Getting to Asiatique
There are quite a few ways to get to Asiatique but the easiest and most cost effective would probably be to take the BTS to Saphan Thaksin Station and take the free shuttle boat service at Sathorn Pier.
At the Sathorn Pier look out for platforms which are side by side and you will find boats that give you a free ride to the warm and shiny Asiatique Riverfront. The boat comes every 10-15 minutes, so the wait is not too long. Once at Asiatique you will be greeted with majestic lighting and the feeling of entering a new city.
A drop of Asian antiquity
After a 10-minute boat ride, we arrived at Asiatique, which reminded me of Singapore's Boat Quay where obsolete warehouses were turned into restaurants and shopping arcades.
Asiatique sits on a site built during the 1900s as one of the earliest portals where the Kingdom of Siam (now known as Thailand) opened its doors to the Western world. The pier was used mainly as an export centre of Thai teak to Denmark.
Once you enter, you appreciate the design even more; this is probably the only market in Bangkok where you can find a stall by looking at a map. Asiatique is split into four categories to help you find what you are looking for without too much hassle.
The Chareonkrung District is where you will find the majority of the small boutiques (over 1,000 in four warehouses) selling souvenirs, handicrafts, jewellery, and clothing. The little storefronts are attractive, the displays are interesting and there is a wide range on offer too, from fashionable Thai brands to affordable stores selling merchandise similar to those on offer in places like Chatuchak and MBK.
The focus at Asiatique is more on cutting-edge fashion and gadgets in the Factory District, including an Apple store. Upscale dining selection can be found in the Waterfront District, with smart Italian, Thai and seafood restaurants. The Town Square district has bars and outdoor space for events. Some independent cafes are dotted around selling strong drinks and decently priced Thai food. Asiatique also has branches of KFC, Pizza Company, Au Bon Pain and MK. As well as all this food and shopping, there are entertainment shows. These shows have been attracting large audiences for years, and Asiatique is the perfect new surrounding for them, offering so much more than just a performance.
The selection of shops is interesting, with a good range of unusual brands rather than row upon row of tourist trinkets. This bazaar is busy but isn't overrun by tourists; crowds of locals enjoy coming here too. Asiatique is definitely worth dedicating an evening to.
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From Arab to Thai, this place has everything. Personally I would recommend Bani Shanta for Thai food which is located just by the river. It is a 2 storey amazing dining option overlooking the Chao Phaya River.


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ZF became an official series partner of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2014 and is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology. The company acquired TRW Automotive on May 15, 2015, which was then integrated within the organization as the Active & Passive Safety Technology Division. The combined company reported sales of €29.2 billion in 2015 and now has a global workforce of around 135.000 employees with approximately 230 locations in some 40 countries. ZF annually invests approximately five percent of its sales in Research & Development (€1.4 billion in 2015) ensuring continued success through the design and engineering of innovative technologies. ZF is one of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide.
Today's product range includes driveline and chassis technology such as transmissions, driveline and chassis components, hybrid systems as well as complete axle systems and modules. ZF products are used in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, rail vehicles and marine applications. The company also focuses on the wind power and electronic components business. In addition, ZF Services represents the Group on the international aftermarket.
In international motorsports, ZF is one of the biggest suppliers of high-tech clutches and shock absorbers worldwide. Customers range from Formula 1, World Rally Championship and Rally Dakar to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and touring and sports car championships in Europe (DTM), Japan (Super GT), Australia (V8 Supercars) and the United States (IMSA WeatherTech Championship).
The "Motion and Mobility" slogan clearly states the company's core mission: Right from its foundation, ZF has developed and manufactured innovative products for all people around the globe who want to move things reliably, comfortably, and safely, and experience the ultimate in efficient mobility. Quality, technological leadership, and innovative power have always defined the Group's identity – today as much as ever.
The partnership with the WeatherTech Championship enables ZF to focus their North American motorsports efforts toward the further development of the sports car series, helping establish a firm presence and increased awareness of the ZF brand in North America. ZF's popular Race Reporter program, which has previously taken fans behind the scenes in Germany and Japan, will be succeeded by the ZF Dream Jobs program in the United States for the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech Championship season.


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Hard Drive reporting free space incorrectly?
Following the "Getting started " guide on the Red Hat webby, I have managed to get 3 Redhat 9 Linux CDs.
My problem is this;
On install, when i want to resize the existing partition I have ( Windows FAT32), and I type resize 1020 36880 ( or watever ). IT waits for a while then tells me that " The hard Drive is reporting Free Space as 16131 not 16003, Ignore or Cancel" Or something along those lines.
I dont want to break my hd even though i have backups .
So, should I ignore this error? In case you havent guessed I wimped out at this error and chose cancel .
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what are you using to resize your partition on your hd?
i recommend using partition magic. it is prolly one of the best partitioning tool out there for windows. and its not distructive and is easy to use too :PBIG K aka Kyle
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Port of Kalama pathways and trails are popular recreational destinations for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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Cowlitz County has awarded the Port of Kalama a $30,000 grant for the Port of Kalama Trail Improvement Project. The grant enables the Port to improve pedestrian and vehicle separation barriers and meridians along West Marine Drive. The improvements are part of the plan to enhance recreational opportunities at the Port and are expected to be completed by the end of 2014.
"The pathways have become a very popular recreational destination for pedestrians and bicyclists, while the marina is a busy hub for boating and fishing. These improvements will really enhance the safety for all who use the Port's parks," says Jacobo Salan, development manager, Port of Kalama. "We cannot thank Ron Junker, facilities services director at the county, and the County enough for the support of this project which assists the Port in meeting its mission."
About Port of Kalama – Where rail and water meet:
The Port of Kalama is located in Southwest Washington on the Columbia River and immediately off of Interstate Highway 5. The port exists to induce capital investment in an environmentally responsible manner to create jobs and to enhance public recreational opportunities. Port of Kalama's industrial area includes five miles of riverfront property adjacent to the 43' federally-maintained deep draft navigation channel of the Columbia River. The Port is served by the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe and Union Pacific railroads. There are over 20 industries located at the Port of Kalama, employing over 830 people. Port of Kalama offers all the superior facilities businesses need to thrive, and an unsurpassed quality of life. The port offers shovel ready sites, a new Industrial Park, state of the art Marine Terminals and transportation accessibility to rail and highway all just a 30 minute drive to the Portland International Airport. Port of Kalama also offers high-bandwidth communications, with dual access fiber-optic service to Seattle and Portland. Properties currently available at the port for businesses wishing to expand and thrive: Visit http://portofkalama.com/industrial_property.


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Hamas' leader-in-exile, Khaled Meshaal, told Jordan's King Abdullah [2] that he accepted the idea of a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel, Ha'aretz reported on Wednesday.
The Palestinian chief met with Jordan's monarch on Monday [3] to discuss the issue of reconciliation between the Fatah-controlled West Bank and the Hamas-led Gaza strip.
According to the Israeli newspaper, citing a report in Saudi paper 'Al Sharq', Meshaal also asked Jordan's King to convey his message of a two-state solution [4] to the U.S. President on his behalf. His support for the peace plan between Israel and Palestine marks a dramatic shift in policy as, according to the Hamas charter [5], Israel has no right to exist to all.
Israel has repeatedly said that it will not negotiate with a Palestinian government that includes Hamas.
[1] http://www.syndigate.info
[2] http://www.albawaba.com/news/palestine-467048
[3] http://www.albawaba.com/news/jordan-hamas-466883
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HGTV Home Plant Collection to Showcase New Intros at California Spring Trials
Agricola Management Group, in conjunction with Dümmen USA, will showcase its expanded Expressions Annuals Collection Mixes from the HGTV Home Plant Collection and preview new plants for 2014 during the 2013 California Spring Trials April 7-11. The event will take place at the Edna Valley Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and coincides with the HGTV Home Plant Collection's full nationwide launch this spring. "We are excited to showcase our expanded 2013 Expressions Annuals Collection at Spring Trials this year," says Randy Hunter, CEO of Agricola Management Group. "Spring Trials proved to be an excellent launching point for the annuals program in 2012 and we experienced great success with our soft launch last year. During Spring Trials 2013, we'll debut our expanded 2013 Expressions Annuals Collection along with previewing new plant introductions slated for release in 2014." Attendees will see Expressions collections including Confetti Craze, Friendly Fusions, Sassy Sweethearts, Big & Bold, Pop N' Polish Petunias and Chic Black N' White, available as mixes in gallons and decorative containers and as individual components in quarts. "They will also have the opportunity to preview our 2014 introductions, including brand new Pop N' Polish Petunia varieties, a new series of mini-petunias (Calibrachoa), an exciting new line of geraniums and additional solution-based annuals mixes," says Hunter. The full launch of the HGTV Home Plant Collection's spring annuals program into the marketplace will be supported by national and regional print, regional on-air, digital support and extensive local market PR campaigns. For more information, visit www.hgtvhome.com and www.agricolamanagementgroup.com


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In Illinois' Cook County (Chicago), judgeships are usually easy picking for Democrats. This year Illinois' young (39) Republican Governor William G. Stratton, who is an old hand at politics, decided he would try to change that situation. The first governor in years to take an open interest in Chicago judgeship races, Stratton made the rounds of rallies, fired up the G.O.P. organization, told ward and precinct workers they would be held responsible for the turnout of voters in their areas. He concentrated on the Republican suburbs. Result: the Republicans scored a solid upset,...
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Shot at the legendary Appollo Theater and 30 Rock s 8H Studio in New York, Spectacle blends the best of talk and music television. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Elvis Costello conducts insightful interviews and participates in once-in-a-lifetime musical performances and collaborations with the likes of Elton John, The Police, Tony Bennett, Norah Jones, James Taylor, John Melencamp and many more. This is an unprecedented series and a must for fans of every kind of music! Includes extended episodes with previously unseen footage, extra songs and behind-the-scenes interviews. Disc 1: Sir Elton, President Bill Clinton, Tony Bennett Disc 2: Lou Reed, Julian Schnabel,The Police, Smokey Robinson Disc 3: Rufus Wainwright, Jakob Dylan, Jenny Lewis, She & Him, Diana Krall and Sir Elton John Disc 4: Herbie Hancock, Kris Kristofferson, Roseanne Cash, Norah Jones, John Mellencamp and James Taylor Disc 5: Renee Fleming, Bonus songs, outtakes and backstage footage, rehearsal footage, stills gallery and more This beautifully packaged Collector s Edition 5DVD boxset includes a 28 page colour booklet.
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Frogs are COOL. They are also LOUD. And each kind of frog has a unique sound. Can you imitate the call of a green frog? A bullfrog? A tree frog? An American ...
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Frogs are COOL. They are also LOUD. And each kind of frog has a unique sound. Can you imitate the call of a green frog? A bullfrog? A tree frog? An American toad? Spring peepers go PEEP. Pickerel frogs go ROOOWL. Mink frogs go CUK-CUK. Spadefoot toads go WAAH. The Noisy Frog Game challenges you to learn frog sounds and match their sound waves with the correct species. After playing the game you will love them all! This app is both entertaining and highly educational, perfect for the kid who is fascinated by nature and wants to know more. Did you know that frogs "sing" without ever opening their mouths? This app also introduces children to sound waves and the science of sound. This app expands upon the book "Noisy Frog Sing-Along" written and illustrated by a frog expert, John Himmelman. Noisy Frog Sing-Along is a wonderful introduction to the noisy, busy world of frogs and toads. Plus it's a perfect way for the whole family to have fun by listening to frogs, imitating them, and identifying them. FEATURES * Play the game at the end by matching each frog's sound (and sound wave) with the correct species--watch what happens if you choose the wrong frog! * Extreme close-up artwork is scientifically accurate. * Choose between "Read to Me" and "Read to Myself." * Touch the frogs or jiggle the screen to watch them fill their big, bulgy throat pouches with air to produce sounds! * Hear actual recorded frog and toad sounds. * Have fun with onomatopoeia – sing along with the author as he imitates the sounds. * Includes interesting extra information about each featured species. * All information is scientifically accurate. The author is an expert on amphibians. REVIEWS (book) By Susan Heim, editor of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" -- John Himmelman's previous publication was Noisy Bug Sing-Along, and now kids can sing along to the music of frogs! Only male frogs sing, but boys and girls both will love to peep like a Peeper Frog, plunk like a Green Frog, and growl like a Pickerel Frog! Information at the end of the book introduces readers to many more species of frogs, along with activities, such as looking for tadpoles and getting frogs to eat out of their hand. Kids will have fun doing their best frog imitations while learning about the wonderful qualities of frogs. By James Cox, Midwest Book Review -- "Noisy Frog Sing-Along" uses imaginative text and beautifully accurate color illustrations to showcase the singing styles and appearance of members of 12 frog species. Appealing to children ages 4-9, "Noisy Frog Sing-Along" encourages children to imitate the different sounds made by frogs, from "peep-peep-peep" of the peepers to "jug-o-rum, jug-o-rum" of the bullfrogs. Only the dark, lovely blue and yellow spotted salamander does not sing, because he has no throat pouch. After 12 stunning portraits of different species accompanied by their distinctive sounds, a final page sums up all the frog songs together in amazing rainbow text, a cacophony of frogs! A few final pages include individual descriptions of the 12 species described, plus suggested related activities. "Noisy Frog Sing-Along" is a wonderful opportunity to encourage children to imitate different sounds and learn about frogs and nature. Dawn Publications is dedicated to inspiring in children a deeper understanding and appreciation for all life on Earth.
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I have to say that I'm not usually a fan of strategy games like Command and Conquer so the fact that I bought this having known this surprised me more than anyone else. I guess if it's Star Wars I'm willing to give it a go. Despite taking a critical bashing over the years, there is a solid albeit nightmarishly difficult game to play here if you learn to persevere for the Empire.
Yeah the Empire! As the cover shows, you take control of the Imperials for one of the first times in Star Wars gaming history. All the classic vehicles are there for you to command including the behemoth AT-AT! In some respects it has to be said that this game is just a C&C clone; the same game in a party frock. That would be a fair criticism to level but I fell that Galactic Battlegrounds is more deserving of that criticism than this game.
There's a good storyline to the game that takes you through and beyond the original trilogy with over 20 levels to go through both for the Empire and later the Rebel Alliance! Taking control of a young cadet as he learns the ropes of commanding an Imperial force, he soon becomes disillusioned and is forced to defect after showing a degree of morality in a mission. It's interesting to see a game from the Imperials viewpoint, which is rarely done and makes a refreshing change. The other Star Wars game to do this well was Tie Fighter.
Graphically it's reasonably good, and utilises the game 'fog' for a genuine purpose, although it can make it a nightmare when a mass of enemies appear out of nowhere and obliterate you and you have to start the mission again. There is a monstrous difficulty curve in the later levels so be prepared to take forever trying to complete a mission well.
Units can be bought in-game by spending command points, a currency earned by completing objectives or by killing enemy units. These can be used in later missions to by useful extra features like an airfield and hospital for troops. The former is brilliant for killing troops from a distance.
It's not a great game by any means but Force Commander isn't as black as it has been painted since its release. Although very difficult, there is a fun and solid game hidden away here. And it isn't anywhere near as bad as Galactic Battlegrounds!
I've read a lot of bad reviews for this game, and I find this criticism totaly baseless. Force Commander is one of the best games(if not the best game) I've ever played, at first the complex camera angles are difficult but if you play through the training missions enough they become easier. The graphics and storyline are great and if you like Star Wars I deffinately recomend to part with your fourty dollars, the most fun unit to control is the At-At, especially in groups, because they obliterate everything in their way so easily. For a Star Wars gamer this game would be sheer fun, if weren't a Star Wars fan myself, I'd give the game a four star rating, one final thing, the command point system is great. Brad
I was wetting my pants in anticipation when I first heard this game was coming. Command and Conquer but with Star Wars vehicles and creatures - what more could I wish for. And then (after having pre-ordered) I got the game... and... I almost cried. It is absolutely appalling and LucasArts should be truly ashamed on a tired and shoddy cash-in. I have been a fan of LucasArts in the past - Dark Forces was an excellent game, but this is poo on your shoe. The graphics are pretty poor, with ugly wireframes drawn round units when you select them, and badly textured terrains. The sound is also pretty lame, although having the Star Wars tune ringing in my ears will always bring a slight cheesy grin. Units are slow and don't look good, and altogether the game play is worse than pin the tail on the donkey. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!! I'll suffer for you, and you can go and play a decent real-time strategy like Tiberian Sun or something. I've heard that Obi-Wan, a new Dark Forces-style game is being released at Christmas. By God, I'm going to try it in the shop first, if Force commander is anything to go by. Avoid like the plague, warts and syphilis.
What's the worst thing you could possibly imagine? Your whole family spontaneously combusting in front of your eyes? A sequel to Batman & Robin starring the cast of Ballykissangel? How about this: a hard rock rendition of the Imperial March, backed up by other interpretations of famous Star Wars tunes using a Spanish guitar and a Hammond organ? Yep, you've guessed it; Force Commander has got the worst music of any video game in history. Music so nose-bleedingly awful it's worth going deaf for just to remove the chance that you'll ever hear it again. So then, other than butchering the greatest movie soundtrack ever made, what else does Force Commander have to offer? Thankfully quite a lot, although it's painfully obvious that LucasArts' first Star Wars themed real-time strategy game isn't actually finished because apart from the music it's got some of the most bug-ridden graphics and AI I've ever had the misfortune to grit my teeth at (and this was a boxed copy). We'll, get to that in a minute though, because first off it's worth explaining exactly what the game is, for mercifully it is not just another tedious Command & Conquer clone. So, in conclusion then nice idea, shame about the game. There is actually a pretty good chance that once this gets patched up to the eyeballs (and it will, believe me) it'll work really well. I certainly hope so because it's a nicely original game from a company I used to have a lot of respect for. It's also a Star Wars product that doesn't feature Jar Jar Binks, and for that reason alone I want to love it.
I think not a long wait for a Star wars strategy game. I was expecting this to be awesome. The missions are set around the time of the Star Wars films and you will notice this. Graphics: Crap even on a 32bit card I am running the tnt2 ultra gamer, 196mb ram and a P2 300 not the latest spec but boy you don`t see slowdown as bad as this (not all the time) The plus side good storylines, video I am in two minds I can` honestly say I would recommend this at the same time I know the die hard Star Wars fan will get it (me)
Having played FC to the best of my abilities, I have to say that I was wrong to give it 4 stars. It is pathetic. After the first 4 or 5 missions the game becomes stupidly hard to play. The computer gives you enough time to build up a small army before attacking you with the biggest one you have ever seen, giving you no chance whatsoever. Add the fact that there are no difficulty settings and the game becomes too hard to be enjoyable. The graphics are terrible and even on really low detail, the game still runs far to slow! It is hard to see why a game looking this bad needs such a good machine to run it. Ground Control looks far better and runs about 3 times faster. The units are varied but you are limited to the amount you can control at any one time (about 12 I think). This makes co-ordinating large attacks nearly impossible, as you have to switch between groups constantly. The story is the only saving feature of this game as it is well written and scripted, but surely thats nnot worth your £30?! Lucasarts have fallen with this game and my confidence in them has been greatly reduced by it. I'm off to take it back to the shop for something worthwile (Ground Control). Think about what you are doing Mr Lucas.