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Cape Town - DA spokesperson Lindiwe Mazibuko was on Thursday elected as the party's leader in Parliament.She defeated incumbent Athol Trollip for the post.Mazibuko, 31, was expected to win the contest after a number of party stalwarts, including leader Helen Zille, voiced their support for her.She was elected by the DA's 83-member caucus. Zille also had a vote in the election. No voting percentages were immediately released by the party.HonouredIn a statement later, Mazibuko said she was honoured to accept the position of parliamentary leader of the DA."I thank my colleagues in the parliamentary caucus for endorsing my candidacy and pledge to serve and lead them to the best of my ability as we work towards our objectives," she said.Mazibuko also paid tribute to Trollip.He had served the caucus with distinction over the past two-and-a-half years and had accepted the outcome of the election with grace and aplomb, she said.In the other mid-term caucus elections on Thursday, Elza van Lingen was elected DA leader in the National Council of Provinces, Wilmot James caucus chairperson, Marti Wenger deputy caucus chairperson, and Sandy Kalyan deputy chief whip.Mazibuko named Watty Watson for the position of chief whip.The elected whips are Stuart Farrow, Dion George, Patricia Kopane, Erik Marais, David Maynier, Gareth Morgan, Piet Pretorius, and Mike Waters.
What a hottie
...she is too young.... ....with zero experience....
she is too fat... she is not hot at all.... youth means nothing Johan... experience is something that can be learnt... the younger the better i say.. old people exercise old ideas.... your little da has run out of fresh ideas perhaps she will change this for you....
Make us proud Lindiwe - you have what it takes and whatever you don't, you can learn from those who have gone before you. It is in the DA's interest to see you succeed!
Good Luck!
Well done to Lindewe and the DA
Good Luck, you've gone far. Aim high, give your best. Fantastic rolemodel.
She will gather enough experience with time. The only thing to note is that her value to DA with regards to attracting black voters may not be realised immediately.
Lindiwe is a bright young black woman who is from the background which the majority of black voters do not come from (private school education). This, on its own does not make it easy for many black voters to immediately identify with her as they see her as far removed from their experiences and realities. However, in the long run we may see a different picture. Most young black children (who are teenagers now and not yet of the voting age) are today enjoying the same kind of exposure that Lindiwe was fortunate enough to get ahead of her peers. These are the black people that Lindiwe will have the ability to influence.
My teenage son belongs in this generation and I have come to terms with the fact that the day he's of voting age, he will see things differently (rightfully so). When he puts that cross on the ballot paper, it will not be based on emotions, like mine is (+ those of many black voters today who still vividly remember where we come from in this country as a black nation).
This is the generation that will be influenced by Lindiwe and only then, her value to the DA will be derived. South Africa will one day be a united nation and I strongly believe that people like Lindiwe will be instrumental in bringining about that change.
She is an amazing young lady with a great future ahead of her - I have great admiration for her. I wonder if Julius will have a debate with her now??
She can't speak vernacular well;I wonder if she can crack it in my area,Township.
No mention of the voters...typical politician
It happens when fronting is played so openly.
@lincoln.jacobs - Her full speech on the DA page contains this wording:
"I am incredibly excited about the future of South Africa and the role that the Democratic Alliance will play in ensuring that every citizen is given a chance to lead a life they value. I will do everything in my power to grow the DA as we head towards the 2014 election.
If that is not mentioning the voters, i.e. ALL citizens, what is?
@Sithando... she doesn't need to engage in fronting... she is a highly capable young women who has even been congratulated, sincerely, by ANC supporters.
Sithando..What a sad person you are. a very competent black woman goes to the top with hard work and determination and you call it fronting. Grow up
Congratulations! The hard work starts now! We know you will do it with distinction!
I wonder!!!!!
What about giving somebody a break for a change! She's got it, you slammed her. She didn't get it, you would have slammed the other guy.
you mean you look like stevie wonder in your pic bra???
brother no harm intended hahaha
@Barbara..I never slammed her..I was just saying I wonder..A lot of things makes me wonder..Am I not supposed to wonder??@Zuguzugu..You discriminating against da blind??LOL
I would also feel 'honoured' if I was under qualified for my job
@Levett... and what makes you think you aren't under-qualified for your job? Give the woman a chance to prove what she's made of before you start zapping her.
If you listened to SA FM about 2 or 3 weeks ago, Mr Trollip made it clear that Mazibuko has higher educational qualifications than him (Trollip) but he has more experience than her!! So she is not under-qualified. Probably you can say she is less experienced (than Trollip).
@Marion: Because I'm an engineering graduate doing engineering work. Not an artist trying to be a politician
BIG UPS TO LINDIWE!!!! Soo happy for u.
I think it's great that she won this position, she's young, fresh and vibey. She is an Inspiration to the young women of all race, our youth needs some motivation and this lady has done exactly that!!!!
Could not agree more Thulisa. I am so excited to see someone of her calibre, youth and ability get to where she has by her ability. Its a pitty that some rather childish people pass rude comments about her person, as if they are perfect in every way. I also note that many (not all) "bruthers" knock and insult her when they should be congradulating a fellow Soth African.
Well done Lindiwe! You will make us proud!
A vote of confidence in a brilliant Young South African woman. Your hard work and dedication to your country is a role model for all our youth. Extremely proud to call you Leader.
Great - short term for DA, but.....mark my words, like so many others before her, when it gets too hot in the kitchen, she'll do the short walk over to the cosy ANC benches.
I seriously doubt that, Hennie. She has too strong moral principles to stand for the corruption in the ruling party.
It's by time. The DA should get more people of color in the top if they want the black vote.
All the best Lindiwe. Go girl.
I think you hope in vein(for now) for a sudden influx of black votes. I have just listen to a political annalist( can't recall his name now/Indian guy with longish grey hair) on E-TV and he recons the people make a mistake to think that it is the reason why she was voted in.
He said that a couple of black votes will walk over, but on the long term it will be better for the party. The young ideas with young people following her and my personal thought that a lot of young people, mostly black educated and hard working youngsters, are increasing and they need a place to belong. They do not want to follow what there parents followed and are living in a new world. Remember this happened in the apartheid times as well. My age group started to questioning things and challenging the older generation. We challenged all the nonsense they(our parents) were fed and the pressure helped to end apartheid.
May be politics start maturing and for a bigger becoming part it start moving away from race and more to the same belief how we must solve our problems. Even that they can still disagree on the certain things.
Interesting times. We have groups that are marching today with some valid points, that gets twisted for them and according to me, get exploited for certain gain. Than we have a group that just want to build a stabilize future, knowing there are still big problems, but see building and crossing across race as a better starting point to equip them to tackle those issues.
His name is Adam Habib, and he is not of Indian descent, his surname originates in the Middle East.
She is a beautiful, eloquent, and highly intelligent young woman – I've heard her on the radio just before the previous elections. She may not be experienced as a Parliamentary Leader but I have no doubt that she will succeed in whatever she tackles in the political arena because she has the support of the DA Leadership. With Helen Zille as a role model, I for one am looking forward to the role Lindiwe will play in our political future.
She won this position through a thoroughly transparent and democratic process. Well done Lindiwe – you make us proud!
She is fat&has a big forehead.she is ok but beautiful naah unless if ur standards r low.
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@ BOSMAN "Sithando..What a sad person you are. a very competent black woman goes to the top with hard work and determination and you call it fronting. Grow up......."- IS SHE COMPETENT BECAUSE SHE ALIGNED HERSELF WITH da. MIND TO COMPARE HER WITH A COMPETENT BLACK LADY IN ANC...THAT U CAN THINK OF
Congratualtions Lindiwe... and strength to the DA for ALL! Do not be intimidated by your detractors for it is merely a knee jerk reaction to their personal intimidation... You Rock !!!
So happy to have such a pleasant "tea girl" representing her madam in parliament! You go girl!!!
hahaha and look at all the white males taking the other positions. LOL. This really is black curtains to hide all the white guys in the room. Who are they trying to kid?
She is one of the new generation coming through. She is bright, has energy and a desire to succeed and she is supported by some wise heads. She is also just about young enough to identify with the new generation coming through now and who are more politically aware than we were at that age. As ttshabalala says, there is a different genre coming through, not the lost generation (a result of the last crew). You go girl.
ah it is just a strategy of DA to attract more black people in their organization , they are using this gal can't she see that.
Well done David for a brilliant campaign for Lindiwe. Sandy, SO glad to see you rise through the ranks as well...always knew you would! Very excited to see a new dawn for the DA!
Watch out for this space...she's come verrrrrry hard!
Brave and commendable at the least. South Africa needs the touch of a respected female leader.
As for experience.. rofl, didnt know that was a requirement.. 1 WORD, ZUMA!
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There are two ways to think about your hand when you look down and see an ace and a king. An optimist thinks, "This is an excellent hand, and additionally it is fun to play because of all the options available to me." A pessimist thinks, "Whether I play this hand fast or slow, I'm making a big mistake."

There is some truth to both views, but let's try to concentrate on the positive.

Playing Your Ace-King Fast

The beauty of Ace-King is that you are almost never far behind, and are often well ahead. Against all the pairs except aces and kings, you are just a slight dog, and if your ace-king is suited, you are even ahead of the smallest pairs. And you are more unlikely to face aces or kings than any of the other power hands that fear them because you hold some of their outs. Additionally, when you play the hand fast, you're going to fold out a lot of pairs that are actually ahead of you preflop. And folding out hands that are ahead of you is an excellent way to make money.

One of the interesting things about getting it all in preflop is that ace-king doesn't mind two opponents holding pairs as opposed to one. That's because you're going to need to hit your overcards anyway; might as well get paid twice as much. Their outs against you double from two to four if you do, but that's insignificant compared to the more important odds of hitting your overcard for the win.

Playing Your Ace-King Slow

The other view of ace-king is that you cannot beat even a pair of twos pre-flop. It is a drawing hand, though a big one. Statistically -- like all the top five hands -- it plays better against a smaller field, but especially in a deep-stacked tournament situation, you're not going to want to go broke on a coin flip. If you can't manage to thin the field, or are deep-stacked against opponents who won't fold a pair, there are much better spots to get all your chips involved preflop. See a flop cheaply and see if you catch a piece.

Post Flop Play

You really need to hit the flop with ace-king, and if you don't, you really want to see the turn and river cheap. Position is so important in this that I tend to play my early position ace-kings faster so I can get all my money in preflop or on the flop so I can see all five cards. In position, you can make a continuation bet on the flop and check behind on the turn allowing yourself to see all five cards.

Even if you hit your top pair/top kicker hand, remember one pair usually doesn't win when all the money goes in. Try not to go broke if you've got a lot of money behind and only one pair. Wait for top two or a Broadway straight to make a stand with.

Interesting Odds

You can hit a lot of interesting draws with ace-king, especially when suited. Remember to count your overcards if you suspect you're up against a pair and you hold a nut flush draw. Nine outs for the nut flush plus three kings and three aces gives you fifteen outs and a slight advantage over one pair on a flop with two of your suit. Spots like these are great for putting a lot of pressure on your opponents, especially if you raised preflop.

Don't Give Up On Ace-King

It's a great hand, but a very volatile one. Learn to love it and be excited by the myriad playing choices you have with it, and you will profit with it in the long run.

The Whole Top Five:

Aces

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- Newsguy Bob said...
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If you didn't, sit down for this: Bobby Hull was wearing... wait for it... earmuffs... are you sitting?... that were... ready?... LEOPARD PRINT!
I've been trying to find a photo online, but can't.
- January 2, 2009 at 2:56 PM
- Misster Kitty said...
I always liked Bobby Hull when I was a kid.
See... it all tracks back!
- January 2, 2009 at 3:51 PM
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Hi Kitty loving the new pic, such a glamour puss!
Hope you had a good one!
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Riggio's preferred location for lunch and meetings, the library is where art, literature, and design become almost indistinguishable. Here, he is doubly indebted to the Dia Center for the Arts, where he chairs the board of trustees. Not only did the late Jay Chiat, a friend and fellow board member, introduce Riggio to Hut Sachs Studio–which had designed the boldly graphic office of Chiat's Internet content provider, ScreamingMedia, and his beach house on Long Island–but it was also through Dia that Riggio became familiar with Jorge Pardo, whose colorful tiles transformed Dia's ground floor two years ago.
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Despite Switzerland's 1-0 loss to the surprising Chileans, the Sounders were once again encouraged by the performance of Nkufo, who will join Seattle upon conclusion of Switzerland's involvement in the World Cup.
At Sounders training on Monday, both Technical Director Chris Henderson and head coach Sigi Schmid praised Nkufo's versatility and pointed out that the striker's role with Seattle will differ than his role with the Swiss Nati. Schmid said that Nkufo will play further upfield and get on the end of crosses, rather than simply starting the offensive movements.
"Again, he did a good job of holding up the ball, allowing his team to connect off of him," Schmid said. "A role of a player is different on every team, and his role for [Switzerland] is a guy who's going to hold up and put others into play.
"[He's] not necessarily be the guy who gets put into play at the end himself, but that's something we [will] expect more from him when he gets here."
Henderson echoed that sentiment, noting that the red card against Nkufo's Swiss teammate Valon Behrami changed the complexion of the match. With 10 men, an already-defensive Switzerland played even more cautiously, limiting the opportunities to see Nkufo operate in dangerous areas.
"Once they got the red card, it changed the game," said Henderson, who also praised the activity and fitness of the 35-year old. "There was one scene before he came out where he was played a ball. [Switzerland] needed some relief, [and] he was able to spin and keep the ball and just missed on a through ball. That's the type of thing we need. He's great at that."
In the end, Nkufo was substituted in the 68th minute. Nevertheless, the Sounders got a taste of the player who will reinforce their second-half run and are excited to welcome the former FC Twente striker who played a key role in Switzerland's 1-0 win against Spain in the first match of the group stage.
"In the first game, I thought he was the Man of the Match," said defender Tyrone Marshall. "He played well, held the ball up and was a strong target guy. He's a big guy up front and we need that."
Switzerland still have a chance to qualify for the second round, which would likely delay Nkufo's arrival. The Swiss, who are currently tied with Spain on three points, take on winless Honduras in a must-win game. A victory Friday, combined with a strong goal differential, could see the Nati through regardless of the result of the corresponding Spain-Chile match.
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Newport, CA (PressExposure) July 19, 2008 -- California personal injury law firm Bisnar Chaseâs blog posting has led to the arrest of Kelly Marie Sandoval, a suspect in a January 31, 2008 hit-and-run accident in Corona, Calif. that left a Massachusetts man with severe brain damage and 19 broken bones. According to the Corona Police Department, Sandoval was charged on July 1st with felony hit-and-run and driving on a suspended license. The law firmâs blog, http://www.californiainjuryblog.com, carried a February posting with the details of the accident.
On January 31, 2008, Massachusetts man David Derosier was crossing East Rincon Street in Corona, Calif., when he was struck by a Honda Accord that momentarily stopped and then sped up, fleeing the scene of the accident.
According to John Bisnar, founder and partner of Bisnar Chase, an informant who had heard about the case called him on June 30. Before contacting Bisnar and going to police, this informant had searched the Internet to find out additional details, so the proper authorities could be contacted. The informant discovered Bisnar Chaseâs February 4, 2008 blog entry at http://www.californiainjuryblog.com .
Bisnar said that the informant emailed his law firm with information where to find the suspect and followed-up with phone calls to the law firm after speaking with the Corona Police Department.
Bisnar and Officer Matthew McDonald of the Corona Police Department discussed the case, over the phone. McDonald later confirmed the arrest of Sandoval with Bisnar.
âWe are gratified that we played a part in identifying the hit-and-run driver,â said John Bisnar. âBut the credit goes to the informant, a courageous public citizen, and to the professionals of the Corona Police Department for making the arrest.â


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Last week, we welcomed another group to Herdade do Esporão and among the guests, all linked to wines and gastronomy, was George Mendes, chef and founder of Aldea and Lupulo, two of New York's most well-known Portuguese restaurants.
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Last week, we welcomed another group to Herdade do Esporão and among the guests, all linked to wines and gastronomy, was George Mendes, chef and founder of Aldea and Lupulo, two of New York's most well-known Portuguese restaurants.
George was born in Connecticut to Portuguese parents and so had contact with Portuguese culture from an early age. Portuguese was the first language he learned to speak, and gastronomy was a way into a country he didn't actually know but was part of him.
After training, his first steps into the world of cookery were interestingly in Paris, which is why his foundations as a chef are closely tied to French cuisine. He then went to work in Spain, before starting to wonder which direction to take next.
After trying out other cultures and distancing himself from his background, he returned to the place where he always knew he would be – Portuguese gastronomy. His roots were there, there was no escaping it, and in 2009 he opened his first restaurant, Aldea, in New York.
"I was hoping to understand whether people would get the concept. It was a way of introducing Portuguese gastronomy to Americans, many of whom had never tried it. At the time, I was still in the phase of working out what I really wanted to do and how I felt. I think working as a cook also mirrors what we're feeling, how we are, how we react. When cooking very emotional recipes, which stirred up memories, it was important to feel good myself to pass this on to others".
"I started something which would later help me to open my second restaurant in 2015. After introducing Portuguese gastronomy to New York, I felt comfortable to aim higher, and at Lupulo I started to prepare dishes like bacalhau à gomes de sá (salt cod with potatoes, eggs and onions), kale soup and butterflied barbeque chicken, all authentic and fearless dishes."
Each time he visits Portugal, he returns to the United States more sure of what he's doing.
"The first time I had contact with Esporão was through Aldea. Pedro Lopes Vieira and my sommelier at the time met up and were wine tasting. I fell in love with the wines very quickly and we started stocking them in the restaurant. When I was writing my first book, My Portugal: Recipes and Stories, five years ago, I came here for the first time. When you visit the places where things are actually made, back to the source, seeing the vineyards and soils, it's incredible. It really made an impression on me".
In five years, a lot has changed here. Amidst olive oil and wine tastings, walking through the estate, visiting the cellars and winery, and lunch in the Esporão restaurant, George couldn't be happier with his return.
"The day was very relaxing. Of all the travelling I've done, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Alentejo region offers this tranquillity and beauty, the aromas… and the land itself, it all leaves a very powerful impression. This is only my second trip here, and it's been even more impressive than my first. Lunch and the wines were fantastic. We tried the Esporão Reserva 2011 which I loved. I think this place will always be very special for me".
And for us it's great to hear these words, as it shows the importance of proximity.
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This is something rather ridiculous, and it's not really word related, but check out the new logo for the London 2012 Olympics.
Yep, that's the official logo. More than that, it's a trademarked brand. The response has been quite extensive and almost exclusively negative. Some of those negative responses have been deliciously eloquent.
Stephen Bayley, art critic and founder of the London Design Museum, described the logo in The Guardian newspaper as a "puerile mess, an artistic flop and a commercial scandal".
Other comments include:
"I have vomited better logos"
"What a load of drivel."
"It is very 1980's and hardly 2012"
There have been some attempts to identify exactly what it is or what it represents. Obviously it's a rather shocking attempt to write 2012, but beyond that there have been some interesting suggestions:
* A long distance runner on the start line
* mainland Britain
* Lisa Simpson
* a broken swastika
* car parks surrounding a small stadium in the middle
* A window I recently kicked a ball through
* A pink Larry Grayson doing the "I'm a little tea pot" dance
and my personal favourite:
* Vicky Pollard (Yeah, but, no, but, yeah character from Little Britain) in a pink tracksuit getting down with the Elephant Man in a pink tracksuit
Another blog comment very succinctly summed up the most likely explanation:
It looks like a logo designed for young people by old people who don't understand young people.
Already several online petitions have sprung up in protest, gathering many tens of thousands of signatures. No doubt it's here to stay and people will just have to get used to it. Denise Lewis, a member of the organising committee for London 2012 said, "it's not a badge or a stamp but a state of mind". I think it's more like the state of a mind on a large dose of psychotropic leisure pharmaceuticals. But often, the visual response is more powerful than the verbal and perhaps this is all that needs to be said:
Especially as it apparently cost £400,000.


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Any practicing Ohio school business official is eligible to apply for this award, which is presented at the spring OASBO Annual Workshop.
Acknowledging one individual from each region of the state who has made a significant contribution to his/her profession, and these awards recognize individuals' professional attainment (credentials, continuing education), as well as publications and presentations about the profession.
Recipients are awarded a $500 scholarship, to be granted to a graduating senior from a high school in their district. A statewide winner is chosen for the Virginia Ramsey Service Award, granting an additional $1000 scholarship.


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25 Aug Faces of Team NCBoots: Will Knecht
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Every night as many of us watched the Republican National Convention on TV, one thing became crystal clear: Donald Trump has amazing kids and as a dad, he is immensely proud of them. Even liberals had to agree that the younger Trumps were off the charts impressive.
Well, I'm a dad too, and as I watched the convention each night, I was immensely proud as well. Our three awesome kids didn't speak at the convention, but our middle son, Cameron (who is 17), was at the Convention each night on his own, as a guest of the NC GOP. And during the day, he had even networked himself to serve as an intern working for a company which, working side by side with the RNC, handled many of the logistics of the convention.
Cameron's last year has been an amazing one. It started a year ago in September 2015 as Cameron started his duties as a US Senate Republican Page, having been appointed earlier that summer by Senator Richard Burr. Cameron spent five months on Capitol Hill working on the floor of the US Senate and interacting daily with Senators.
When his term as a page ended in January 2016, Cameron came home to us in Wilmington, NC and had two goals in mind: he wanted to work as a paid staffer for the GOP and he wanted to attend the Convention in Cleveland. Through hard work, determination, perseverance, and a never say never attitude, Cameron achieved both of his goals and is now proudly serving as a field coordinator for team NCBoots here in our hometown of Wilmington and spent a week in Cleveland soaking in all of the pageantry that only a political convention can provide.
And here's the irony of all ironies – my 17-year-old son is also my "boss". I have the distinct honor and pleasure of working side-by-side with and for him as a volunteer for team NCBoots. He and I go out together and door knock a few times a week…during my lunch time, early evenings, and on the weekends.
Can you imagine my joy as a dad to watch my son serve our nation and the Republican Party as a "ground game" leader here in our hometown and to have the privilege of being a GOP volunteer and working with him each week as he grows as a young man, leader and patriot?
Donald Trump and I don't have too many things in common but we do have this: we are rightly proud of our amazing children, because they are exceptional – just like the USA.


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The Mercedes-Benz specialists from VÄTH focused their efforts on making the Mercedes-Benz E 350 CDI even more stylish and easy to handle than it already is. The VÄTH V35 is now offers much more than being a luxurious vehicle.
The professionals from Hoesbach optimized the engine management of the E 350 CDI power unit to boost its output to 267 HP and a maximum torque of up to 595 Nm (5.266 lbf in).
For 1.179 €, the vehicle will be equipped with the power improvement (engine software). For 1.118 € more, the vehicle will get an air-to-air intercooler that's made of aluminum, boosting the total power to 285 HP and 650 Nm (5.753 lbf in) of torque.
Adding four optically corresponding oval stainless steel tail pipes will cost 822 € more. This vehicle is capable of extreme propulsion and its braking capacity is boosted by flexible steel tubes braking in combination with racing braking fluid (for 465 €). VÄTH also equipped this vehicle with high-performance tires from Hankook 245/30 ZR20 and 285/25 ZR20 respectively.
The set of wheels is priced at around € 7.900, depending on the brand of the tires. Road handling is improved as VÄTH has optimized the game contact between vehicle and asphalt.
For 2.964 €, VÄTH will include a coilover. A complete aerodynamics package, which consists of a carbon front lip, is priced at 1.417 €. For a sportier look, VÄTH will fit a radiator grill for 798 € and a tail carbon diffuser for 1.774 €. A carbon tail spoiler lip that improves the downforce on the rear axis is priced at 334 Euro.


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Wichita State vs. Loyola of Chicago - 1/27/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction
Loyola of Chicago Ramblers (9-11) at Wichita State Shockers (14-5)
College Basketball: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 9:00 pm (Charles Koch Arena)
The Line: Wichita State Shockers -18 -- Over/Under: See the Latest Odds
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The Loyola (CHI) Ramblers will travel to Charles Koch Arena to take on the 22nd ranked Wichita St. Shockers this Thursday night in College Basketball action.
The Loyola (CHI) Ramblers improved to 9-11 (2-6 MVC) on the season after defeating the Drake Bulldogs, 68-63, this past Saturday. In a close game throughout, Drake couldn't get late three-pointers to fall by Reed Timmer or Billy Wampler and the Ramblers were able to secure the win hitting late FT's. Loyola (CHI) shot 48.9% from the field and 41.2% (7-17) from beyond the arc in the victory. The Ramblers held the Bulldogs to 40.4% shooting from the field and was outrebounded by the Bulldogs by a 34-29 margin. Leading the way for Loyola (CHI) was Montel James who had 17 points, 4 rebounds, and a steal. On the season, the Ramblers have been led by Milton Doyle (11.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.2 apg), Montel James (11.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg), and Earl Peterson (9.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.5 apg). Offensively, Loyola (CHI) is averaging 62.6 ppg on 42.8% shooting from the field and 34.5% shooting from beyond the arc. The Ramblers average 5.9 three-pointers per game and have an assist/turnover ratio of 0.91. Defensively, Loyola (CHI) is holding their opponents to an average of 62.9 ppg on 42.9% shooting. The Ramblers have a rebound margin of -3.8 and a turnover margin of 2.0.
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The 22nd ranked Wichita St. Shockers won their 9th straight game and improved to 14-5 (8-0 MVC) on the season after defeating the Bradley Braves, 88-54, this past Saturday. Wichita St. made quick work of Bradley and had little trouble securing the victory after gaining a 44-21 halftime lead. Wichita St. shot 49.2% from the field and won the turnover battle by a 20-4 margin. The Shockers allowed the Braves to shoot 43.9% from the field and outrebounded Bradley by a 39-24 margin. Leading the way for Wichita St. was Fred VanVleet who had 13 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. On the season, the Shockers have been led by Ron Baker (15.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.6 spg), Fred VanVleet (12.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 5.3 apg, 1.9 spg), and Landry Shamet (8.7 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.7 spg). Offensively, Wichita St. is averaging 74.2 ppg on 43.4% shooting from the field and 34.3% shooting from beyond the arc. The Shockers average 7.8 three-pointers per game and have an assist/turnover ratio of 1.37. Defensively, Wichita St. is holding their opponents to an average of 61.9 ppg on 40.8% shooting. The Shockers have a rebound margin of 5.2 and a turnover margin of 5.7.
The Ramblers are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 road games however, just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games overall. The Shockers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Loyola (CHI) has played better as of late but has really struggled offensively this season as they are currently ranked 335th in scoring offensive and 240th in FG %. Wichita St. has been outstanding since the beginning of MVC play and although this is a large spread, I think the Shockers defense will be hold the Ramblers to between 45-55 points and that they'll cover this large spread at home. Take Wichita St. to cover.


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Monday, 30 November 2009
Last Minute Advent...
16 comments:
- Claire said...
Hello! I am not sure if I have the energy to do advent activities this year but it is fun. Here are my suggestions:
for some strange reason "tell a story using sock puppets" remains a big favourite.
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- gret said...
Write some Christmas Cards to your friends, Draw your own/colour in a picture of a Christmas tree, wrap some presents, do something kind and helpful for Mum and Dad, go and look at some Christmas lights, ...that's all I've got at the moment..:)
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Renee said...
good luck! The fabric looks lovely.
FOr activities, what about writing a letter to santa, or making a small gift to put under a tree for a less fortunate child (like the trees at K-mart).
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Jo said...
I got two bags done for mine, broke two sewing machine needles in the burlap and decided it wasn't going to happen This year!! I did think of adding two treats in each bag and a handmade Christmas ornament to add to the tree each day... Yours looks wonderful, hope you show a photo of it all finished and hanging up.
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Christina Lowry said...
Wonderful! Where did the numbers fabric come from? We had very old paper advent calenders as children. I wish I knew where they were now, they were so lovely.
How about-
Make a wreath from materials around the house.
Make wrapping paper - drawing, potato stamping, collage.
Write Christmas cards and decorate envelopes.
Post Christmas cards.
Leave milk and cookies out for Santa.
Watch a Christmas movie.
Go to carols by candle light.
Write letters to faraway relatives.
But not in that order! :)
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- ange_moore said...
Guess what I'm going to be making when I get home from work tonight? An advent calendar!! Mine will probably end up being numbered brown paper bags attached to some cardboard. I could have bought one from the shop but the numbers were all over the show and I want this to help my daughter with counting (that my excuse anyway)!
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Vic said...
Oooooooohhhhh, I hope you get lots of suggestions... So I can come back & steal them lol - what a great idea!
It's looking LOVELY! I made mine the night before last & it's... well... a bit crap. But it's going to have chocolate in it... and that's all that really matters, isn't it...?!
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Gina said...
Ha! We're on a similar wavelength with the advent calendars I see... but mine aren't filled yet either. Or numbered! I love your numbers. Wish I had pretty stitches like that on my machine...
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- One Flew Over said...
Lovely advent calendars...gorgeous.
Hmm...how about watch Christmas movies whilst mum has a rest!
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Tamara said...
Christie its looks just beautiful and it's not even finsihed! Where did the number fabric come from, it's so sweet...make sure there re lots of snaps of the final product, x T
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Tania said...
Yikes. Suffering from Wayward Parent Syndrome. Advent anything completely slipped my brain this year. I'm getting a little weary of living life by the seat of my pants!!
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- GlassFlower said...
Oh, I love Christmas activities...
-build a ginger bread house (you can use gram crackers if your in a pinch for time)
-make hot apple cider
-hot cocoa, mmm
-or have a night you sample different cold weather drinks, don't forget the egg nog
-make up some teacher gifts together
-make homemade ornaments
-go to the library or look online for things people in other countries do for this holiday
-invite some older people over and have every one tell about Christmas when they were young.
-if you have snow, put some food color and water in a spray bottle and go spray paint some snow.
-use washable markers to draw snow scenes on the window or a mirror
-paint Christmas shirts
-go to a Christmas play
-make hair bows with Christmas ribbon
-go ice skating (even if it on your kitchen floor in socks)
-make a list of all your thankful for this past year.
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- SewHum said...
wow - so great suggestions. Have you got:
cook christmas gifts for friends like mini puddings, cookies.
I wish i could put things in my advent calender - but wither the kids (or me) would have eaten most by the 3rd of December
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Monique said...
Oh, I'm glad that I stopped by here! Am doing the same thing and have filled the childrens pouches with treats and little activities too. Have got up to day 3 covered (go to the library in search of christmas books, make an advent wreath with candles, potato print paper making). With 21 days left your commenters have certainly filled the gaps.
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- two little buttons said...
glad someone else leaves it to the last minute. i have just finished sewing mine up, but not as good as i wanted.. oh well there is always next year to get it right. i am going to steal some of the suggestions ....
- Monday, 30 November, 2009
- Marina said...
What a stunning calendar....
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Why does Lennie keep petting the mice even though they are dead?
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Lennie likes to pet small, soft, furry things. He always kills the mice, according to George and by his own admission, but evidently he doesn't mind their being dead, at least for a while, as long as he still has a small, soft, furry thing to pet.
In Chapter 1, George says:
"Your Aunt Clara give you a rubber mouse and you wouldn't have nothing to do with it."
Lennie replies:
"It wasn't no good to pet."
A rubber mouse is small but it isn't soft or furry.
Lennie may not be as simple as he seems. As big and strong as he is, he ought to have learned how to handle mice so as not to kill them with his petting. It seems possible that he has a dangerous side to his nature and that he actually kills the mice deliberately. He might enjoy the killing as much as he enjoys the petting. And this might tend to explain why he hangs on to dead mice. He explains to George:
"I'd pet 'em, and pretty soon they bit my fingers and I pinched their heads a little and then they were dead--because they was so little."
This sounds a bit different from killing them with kindness. Rather than killing the mice with too much petting, Lennie kills them when they bite his fingers. He may have a lot of pent-up anger in his system which he takes care to hide, even from his friend George. When he kills Curley's wife in the barn, it seems like a pretty violent act and not an accident caused by a man who doesn't know his own strength. Before killing Curley's wife, he has just finished killing the puppy he was given by Slim. All this killing makes Lennie seem somewhat sinister. Even if he is like a big child, there are some children who are gentle and some who are sadistic.


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In the past decade or so, too many one-dimensional contemporary combos are Magnet cover bait one month and obsolete six months hence. This could be why the cultural zeitgeist hasn't fully embraced Northern California's fab veterans The Mother Hips they offer too many contradictions. The M'Hips play "professional" and "creative" without laborious jizz; they have country/Americana leanings but don't bend over backward being earnestly, salt-of-the-earth "authentic," and they rock without coming off like dudes who want to be 22 forever. The Hips upped the ante on last year's Red Tandy EP, augmenting their guilelessly melodious approach with some blistering psychedelic guitar and punchy power-pop imagine hot-wiring Neil Young & Crazy Horse to the Electric Prunes. They're currently working on their next full-length, and Friday, July 14, is the release party for their new live DVD, Beauty Rock: Live at the Catalyst at Bimbo's at 9 p.m. Admission is $20; call 474.0365 or visit bimbos365club.com for more info. Mark Keresman
Recent Kemado Records signee Danava is one of the New York label's current highlights, as well as one of my personal favorites. The Portland band doesn't curtail its glam metal and heavy prog influences, instead allowing the complementary genres to cohabitate in songs that can only be described as psychedelic. Coarse spirals of sci-fi effects and deep stoner riffage dominate its music, which for now is available on MySpace and a limited-edition tour-only 12-inch before the debut full-length lands in the fall. Danava performs on Friday, July 14, at Bottom of the Hill at 10 p.m. Admission is $8; call 621-4455 or visit www.bottomofthehill.com for more info. J.M.
Bad Religion frontman Greg Graffin has gone old-time folky on his new solo album Cold as Clay but he hasn't strayed far from his DIY roots. Sure, the easygoing melodies and banjo, mandolin, harmonica, and finger-picked geetar are a far cry from L.A.-style punk rawk. And yeah, there's a blasphemous evocation ("Let's keep a followin' Je-sus") on the traditional ballad "Talk About Suffering," where the singer woefully harmonizes with Jolie Holland. Graffin's heritage runs deep in the rich loam of rural U.S.A., where his earliest music schooling came from bonafide family hoedowns. And his work with this new project fundamentally shares with Bad Religion an earnestness that longtime punks will both recognize and respect when he brings his old-time vision to town on Monday, July 17, at the Great American Music Hall at 8 p.m. Admission is $13-$15; call 885-0750 or visit www.gamh.com for more info. Sam Prestianni
His Tenacious D partner Jack Black may be hogging most of the silver-screen glory, but thespian/acoustic-guitar wizard Kyle Gass has a side project of his own to keep his time occupied. Transformed into mullet-sporting alter-ego Klip Calhoun, Gass and lead singer Daryl Donald aka fellow Actor's Gang member Jason Reed, better known as the D's No. 1 fan and Webmaster Lee form the core of the six-man trailer-trash hit squad, Trainwreck . Channeling southern-fried rawk that nods to Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, and the Charlie Daniels Band while indulging in the kind of preposterous onstage theatrics to be expected when dealing with a crew of moonlighting actors and screenwriters, Trainwreck delivers swampy, comedic anthems like "Rock (Responsibly)" and "Permanent Wood" with deadpan, two-fisted enthusiasm. Witness the group in all its fringe leather-vested glory when Trainwreck plows into town on Tuesday, July 18, at Café du Nord at 9 p.m. Admission is $12; call 861-5016 or visit www.cafedunord.com for more info. Dave Pehling


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When running machine learning at scale, there are many challenges that are encountered. From pulling in large volumes of data to running machine learning across multiple machines, we will walk through the options available and how to implement solutions that allow for scalable machine learning. Operating in a cloud native environment to move data around and load and process it, we will go from source data to insights in the span of 60 minutes.
Specifically, we will use Tensorflow to build a machine learning model and train in the cloud. Then we will also show deploying the trained model such that it can be useful to end users.
This talk is intended for developers and technologists who want to learn about machine learning in production environments. You will get more out of this talk if you have a basic understanding of machine learning.
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Yufeng has been building computers since elementary school and lives at the intersection of hardware and software. As a Google Developer Advocate, Yufeng bridges the gap between the developer community and engineering teams. He is interested in combining IoT devices, big data, and machine learning, and loves learning new technologies. When he's not tinkering, you can find him running on the road or the track training for his next race. Previously, he was a software developer at Bloomberg where he wrote custom CRM software and equity research tools. Yufeng earned a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in Sensors and Instrumentation from Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated with departmental honors.


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Beijing, June 11 (IANS) Gionee launched its flagship ELIFE E8 and Marathon M5 smartphones here late on Wednesday.
The flagship ELIFE E8 comes with a 24-MP rear camera supporting upto 120 megapixels of resolution. The phone has a dedicated camera button, 8 MP front camera and the magic focus feature. The E8 will run Android 5.1 out of the box and is powered by a Mediatek 6795 octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU.
Along with biological (fingerprint) recognition system, the phone also offers Dual SIM 4G, 6-inch WQHD Super-AMOLED display, 64GB memory and a 3GB RAM. It also has NFC, dual speaker, HIFI Sound along with a 3,520mAh battery that will support fast charging.
On the other hand, the M5 will ship with a 5.5inch HD AMOLED screen along with a 13 MP rear and a 5 MP front camera. The device will run Android Lollipop out of the box and will have an internal memory of 16GB backed by a 2GB RAM unit. The phone will also support dual LTE.
"Both M3 & E7 have seen massive success in the Indian market and with the announcement of the power packed M5 and next gen E8 we are sure that the Indian smartphone market will experience the future technology today," said Arvind.R.Vohra, India CEO & MD, Gionee Smarthphones at the sidelines of the launch.
According to Gionee, the M5 can be charged within a short time and is also capable of reverse charging which is it can be used as a power bank to charge two cellphones at the same time.
"The battery problem has been a key pain point of most mobile phone users for a long time yet there is no perfect solution. Gionee is willing to work on it and now we have M5," said William Lu, Gionee president.
The handset-maker also announced its cooperation with WeBank to launch the Gionee Wallet. According to a release, "the company will work to build a reliable vertical ecosystem based on the personal mobile devices".
The Marathon M5 is priced at Rs.23,600 (approx) and the ELIFE E8 at Rs.41,000 (approx).


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3 opened its 250th store last week at Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge Wells, following a 31-store rollout over the course of November. The network claims it is the fastest rollout in UK telecoms history.
The most recent stores have been given a new design, which includes more space to browse with demonstrations of services such as Skype alongside graphics on the walls and timber furnishings.
Sales director Marc Allera said: 'Reaching 250 standalone stores is an exciting step in the growth and development of the company. Our retail team has managed a lightning rollout across the UK, making 3 a major player on the high street for the first time. We wanted to ensure our stores offered both our customers and retail landlords a reason to choose 3. Our latest-design stores add something new to the retail mix and our compelling mobile broadband and 3 Skypephone offers mean 3 stores offer consumers something fresh.'
3 has opened 150 stores throughout the year, of which 49 resulted from acquisitions. The company plans to open another 20 by the end of the year and will continue the rollout in 2008.
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The following relate to the dangers of sun glare while driving, and traffic safety in general. They were derived from our twitter feed @SunPosition
Drivers complain of sun glare from melting dashboards | WFLX
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - When the sun pops out, Kay Samson pops open her sun shade. "I love this car," said Samson.
To help it last for years, Samson spent extra money to tint her windows. It hasn't helped. The sporty car still has soft sticky spots on the dashboard. "I've lived in South Florida for 26 years and never seen a melting car," said Samson.
Ann Borgess hasn't either. "It's very sticky here and it looks unsightly and it's difficult to clean," said Borgess pointing out the issues with her dashboard.
When the sun hits the sticky surface, a shiny safety issue stares back at drivers. "There's the glare, and when that comes up you can't really see where you are going properly," said Borgess…
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RT Danielle Grant @theWXwoman: Visor down, shades on, eastbound, hands at 10 & 2!! @TauniaHottman, sun-glare is the worst!!
RT Taunia Hottman @TauniaHottman: Booyah! That's some sun glare. Grab the shades!! #cotraf #9newsmornings
Sun glare causes accident | LA Monitor
WHITE ROCK, NM - Police responded to an accident in White Rock where a minivan slammed into the back of a parked semi truck on Meadow Lane. According to police, the driver, who was not injured, was blinded by sun glare as he was heading out to Rover Boulevard.
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Changing road grades can increase the effect of sun glare >>>
Woman convicted in crash killing bicyclist | The Blade
PORT CLINTON, OH - A Martin, Ohio, woman pleaded no contest Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge for a crash last year that killed a 21-year-old woman who was bicycling cross-country to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.
Lynne R. Smith, 49, is to be sentenced June 3 after Louis Wargo, an Ottawa County Municipal Court magistrate, accepted her plea to one count of second-degree vehicular homicide and convicted her.
Emilee Gagnon, of Holliston, Mass., was riding her bicycle westbound on State Rt. 163 in Harris Township, about two miles east of Genoa, shortly before sunset Sept. 23 when Ms. Smith's sport utility vehicle struck her from behind near Nissen Road.
Ms. Smith told Ohio Highway Patrol troopers she didn't see the bicyclist because of glare from the setting sun. She said she had driven into the sunlight for about eight miles after leaving Oak Harbor on Route 163, and was adjusting a visor to reduce the glare when she struck Miss Gagnon. She estimated her speed at 55 to 58 mph…
After the hearing, Tom Stebbins, Ms. Smith's attorney, said his client drove up an incline on Route 163, at which point she was "totally blinded" by the sun, and couldn't see Miss Gagnon or her bicycle…
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May worst for sunstrike crashes: New Zealand | Marlborough Express
MARLBOROUGH, NZ - Sun shine is usually welcome on a winter's day, but it can be deadly on the roads.
May is the worst month of the year for road crashes caused by drivers being blinded by sunstrike, when the angle of sunlight hitting a windscreen creates glare that is hard for drivers to see through.
Between 2009 and 2013, eight crashes in Marlborough involved sunstrike. One person was seriously injured in a crash, with eight others suffering minor injuries.
Sunstrike is at its worst on winter mornings and afternoons, when the sun is low in the sky…
AA Motoring Affairs general manager Mike Noon said sunstrike might seem like a minor annoyance, but hundreds of accidents were caused by a driver being blinded by sunlight. The most common types of crashes involving sunstrike were people pulling out from a side street or driveway into the path of another vehicle they hadn't seen, as well as rear-ending a vehicle that had stopped. "May is the highest risk month and from now through to August is when drivers need to be extra careful," he said.
Cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists were also at risk as they could be easily hidden in the glare of the sun.
"On sunny mornings and afternoons everyone needs to be extra cautious at intersections and not assume a driver has seen them," Noon said.
Anticipate when it might happen and use your visors or sunglasses
Polarised sunglasses best combat glare
Drive with your headlights on so your vehicle is easier to see
Keep your windscreen clean inside and out
If you are hit by sunstrike, slow down and be extra cautious..
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Protect Yourself From Sun Glare… The Secret Road Hazard! | New Look Collision Center
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LAS VEGAS, NV - Driving at night, through heavy fog, sleet, heavy snowfall or thunderstorms are just a few hazardous scenarios that can impair a driver's vision and cause accidents. Most drivers do not usually consider the vision problems they could have while driving on a bright sunny day, but that's exactly what can happen as a result of sun glare.
Accidents caused by sun glare while driving in Las Vegas happen frequently because it tends to be very sunny. Direct sunlight in itself is usually not the cause of these accidents, however. Rather, the danger comes from the glare of the sun's reflection as it bounces off of other cars, pools of water, metal objects and windows. Another common cause that creates sun glare comes from dashboards polished with vinyl cleaners. Vinyl cleaners create a shiny surface on the dashboard that increases the reflection of the sun's light inside the windshield, also referred to as "veiling glare".
According to police reports, sun glare is a hidden traffic hazard that causes a number of auto collisions and even deaths on the road. Sun glare puts drivers more at risk of running into the back of another vehicle, swerving too far over into oncoming traffic, running off of the road, hitting pedestrians and animals, or failing to see traffic lights and signs.
Driving on a clear sunny day may seem like the ideal driving scenario, but it carries a deceptive danger that many drivers may be unaware of until it happens to them. Temporarily not being able to see while driving, even for a slight second, can spell disaster and may even cost you an auto body shop trip or your life! Worse yet, spring is the peak season for sun glares since the sun stays at its lowest during morning and evening rush hours.
Although there's not much you can do to prevent the actions of other drivers, you can take as many precautionary measures as possible to make driving on the road much safer.
Sun glare is seldom considered as a reason for causing a car accident, but temporary blindness caused by sun glare is a real danger. Minimizing sun glare by positioning your driver's side visor or traveling slower to keep a good distance from the next vehicle on the road can all offer some level of relief. In order to reduce the effects of sun glare strikes even further, stay connect to our New Look Collision Center of Las Vegas blog, or contact us to receive comprehensive services and safety tips today!
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Boulder trial opens in Valmont Road crash that killed cyclist last summer | Boulder Daily Camera
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BOULDER, CO - The trial of Lucio Ramirez, the driver of a semi trailer involved in the collision that killed bicyclist Randy Herndon on Valmont Road last August, began Tuesday with prosecutors arguing that the driver failed to use caution while making a left-hand turn.
Defense attorneys, however, countered that Ramirez's decision to turn was reasonable and not careless…
According to officials, at 6:50 a.m. Aug. 13, Ramirez was driving a truck owned by Villa Lobos Concrete east on Valmont Road when he made a left turn into the driveway of Pioneer Sand Landscape Supplies, 6379 Valmont Road.
Herndon and a coworker were bicycling west on Valmont, and Herndon collided with the rear tires of the truck. He was killed instantly…
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Transport Canada: Sun's glare possible cause >>>
Plane crash results in lawsuit | GlobalNews
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PEACHLAND, BC - More than two years after the fact, a lawsuit has been filed against the estate of the pilot of a plane that crashed in the Okanagan, killing three people.
The crash happened near Brenda Mines on May 13, 2012 shortly after the plane took off from Okanagan Lake.
The pilot, 52-year-old Colin Moyes, and an elderly couple, Peter Brooke, 81, and his 79-year-old wife, Inez Helen Keate, died on impact. All three were from West Vancouver.
A Transport Canada investigation revealed Moyes may have crashed because his vision was affected by the sun's glare…
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@SafeDriver Roundabouts are a great idea. Kemptville has some good examples.
An interesting legal take on sun glare and driving | Serious Lawyers >>>
Driving Into the Sunset
MALONE, NY - Driving into the sun can be deadly. The glare on the windshield from the sun can make it impossible to see other cars or people in the road. So if the sun blinds the driver and the driver hits another car or a person, who is at fault? Who is Responsible? Two attorneys, Kevin Faley and Andrea Alonso have written an article in the New York Law Journal about sun glare and accidents…
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'Sun was blinding' says Waterlooville death crash driver | The News
WATERLOOVILLE, UK - Lauren Paul, 23, told a jury the sun was 'completely blinding' on the day her Nissan Micra collided with great-grandfather Ray Elsmore in Tempest Avenue, Waterlooville…
She told the jury at Southampton Crown Court that as she turned into Tempest Avenue the sun was directly in her view.
'I could see down my bonnet and as far as I could see down the road,' she said.
'I could not look directly upwards into the sun because it was so blinding.'
Paul, who has not driven since the accident, said she pulled down her visor and sat up taller to get a better view of the road...
In other evidence, PC Edward Wilson, a forensic collision investigator, said the fluorescent uniform of Mr Elsmore would have been made more ineffective because of the sun, particularly as it was shining from behind where he was standing.
But he said: 'What is certain is that... the driver failed to adjust their driving to suitably perceive and react to the presence of the school crossing patrol.'
He said it would be 'more difficult' to see Mr Elsmore but 'not impossible'…
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It seems Ferrari has taken issue with the little red car's name.
"Ferrari would like to state unequivocally that this project has not been authorised by Ferrari, nor is it in any way connected to Ferrari," the company says in a tensely worded statement.
"Furthermore, Ferrari was not asked for advanced permission to use the Maranello name. The Maranello name has been registered as a brand name by Ferrari."
It's a case of intellectual property rights versus geographic naming rights. Some Ferraris -- such as the 575M Maranello -- have also taken their name from the northern Italian town.
The 4Cycle had the backing of the local council to use the licensed "Made in Maranello" tag -- as a way of promoting products from the precinct of Maranello, and the area's image, throughout the world.
Not that the little red car would be mistaken for a Ferrari. The Maranello 4Cycle, described as a "quadricycle", is a two-seater in the mould of the Smart cars.
At just 1.44 metres wide and 2.64 metres long, it's marginally narrower and longer that the Smart (at 1.51 metres and 2.5 metres respectively). It can travel 500 kilometres between refills. It has a solid structure made from stainless steel, front and rear independent suspension and disc brakes.
Under the bonnet, there's the choice of a four-cylinder 505 cc petrol engine (producing 15kW of power), a diesel (4kW), a petrol-electric hybrid (15 kW + 4.5 kW) or an all-electric (4kW). In "star" and "superstar" trim, the Maranello 4Cycle costs from EUR10,990 to EUR14,990 ($A18,900 to $A25,800).
Their top speeds are unlikely to match anything with a prancing horse emblem either -- ranging from 45 to 85kmh.
For the record, the $551,000 Ferrari 575M Maranello has a V12, produces 379kW of power and is capable of a top speed of 325kmh.
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Great Expectations Chapter 22. By Caroline Morris & Megan Barnes. Main Characters. Pip (Handel) Herbert Pocket (Pale Young Gentleman) Mr. Pocket. Main Events. Pip meets up with the Pale Young Gentleman (Herbert Pocket, Pip's tutor's son) in London
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This location is closed. Not sure if they'll ever open again so don't count on this restaurant for your meals.
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This location is closed. Not sure if they'll ever open again so don't count on this restaurant for your meals.
Typical Greek Food. Average if you like mediterannean food. souvlaki gyros Greek Chicken Greek Salads
Whenever we go on winter vacations we stay at the Carlingview Hotel overnight which has the Mr. Greek restaurant in it and we always enjoy our meals there, especially the lamb chops and chicken combo. The potatoes in orange sauce are yummy too!! Looking forward...More
This is a review for the 25 Woodbine location nearby. I couldn't find it on here, but I really wanted to write a review after my meal. My boyfriend and I were really craving some decent Greek food, and had heard that Mr. Greek was...More
Been coming here off and on for quite a while. The staff are generally friendly & helpful. The food has been consistently good for both take out & dine in. Service sometimes can be slow. Price is generally reasonable. It is due for a freshening...More
My family loves Greek food and this place had some really good food, especially for the location. Most of the surrounding restaurants didn't look very nice, but this place was extremely nice and very delicious. If you're anywhere near the Toronto airport, I recommend stopping...More
We were a group of 9 people. I'll only relate to my dish, my wife's & our son's, as I didn't check with the others, but it looked like they liked their food. Mr Greek provides nutrition info online together w/ their menu. This enabled...More
For the cost of the meal there was barely any food! I ordered the spinach dig and did not receive the bread that came with it, I had to use my husband bread. Wad not overly impressed at all with the meal.
Walked in one evening for takeaway and was met by the rude waiter. Offered no help in entire selection, wasn't able to offer chilies on the side, and certainly never smiled! I wanted to leave right then. Walked into the bar, and ordered a beer....More
This restaurant is not the nicest place...old carpet throughout and they couldn't seem to get the orders right. I had ordered a chicken souvlaki plate with vegetables and rice and it showed up with barely cooked chicken, and no rice. I had to send it...More


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Rampage: Total DestructionGameCube
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- Release Date: Apr 24, 2006
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The gameplay is simply sub par, and the production value is that of any generic budget title. If classic gaming is what you're looking for, Midway Arcade Treasures is a great series to get a hold of, seeing as they're all at the $19.99 price as well.
Total Destruction is a glossy coat of paint on an ancient gameplay formula that simply doesn't hold water in 2006.
Game InformerIn the end, I don't see this title connecting with an audience beyond the most hardcore Rampage fans. [May 2006, p.97]
Once the novelty of the new graphics wears off, we're stuck with a 20-year old arcade game that I'm not so sure I would label a classic in the first place.
It provides a great old school time, with plenty of levels and things to destroy in them that you can enjoy I short bursts. Any fan of the series will be more than ecstatic with this rendition.
Perhaps you'll see something that I did not, and find an enjoyable game that's average at best.
Total Destruction also offers a multiplayer mode, with the GameCube version allowing four players at once, while the PS2 version offers only two players. This clearly makes the GameCube version one of the best choices in frustrating entertainment.
The problem is that the core game tries to be something it was never meant to be and that really drags the overall fun factor well below where it should be.
Total Destruction's gameplay is not only a great homage to the original, it improves on it with more monsters and a greater variety of moves, plus a massive collection of unlockable content that will keep you playing for months to come.
The series' simplified gameplay takes a step backwards with Total Destruction, and the overall experience is decidedly mediocre. But sometimes, after a hard day of work, you just want to knock over a skyscraper.
Rampage is an ancient kind of game, unabashedly repetitive and simple, and that makes it a good choice for older gamers who remember pumping quarters into arcade machines other than Dance Dance Revolution.
Nintendo PowerBut while the lighthearted mass destruction is reasonably fun, particularly in multiplayer mode, the game suffers from a lack of technical polish. [Jun 2006, p.87]
I seriously question the longevity of this title, even with multiplayer and a ton of unlockable stuff. I think this is a weekend rental for the most part.
If the control wasn't so sloppy and loose, Total Destruction could easily have been a much better game.
While the game continues its multiplayer mayhem on a new platform, one can't help but think it's the same old thing all over again.
After an hour or two of Total Destruction button-mashing, you'll be ready to move on to "Q-Bert."
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