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EU to fine companies for failing to remove terrorism content
New legislation planned to make internet companies remove terror content within one hour
The European Union is planning to fine social media companies that do not take down terrorist content and related material within one hour.
The European Commission has drafted legislation that will impose tough fines on internet companies that don't remove content related to terrorism quickly enough.
The Financial Times has reported that the EC has apparently lost patience with industry promises of self-regulation, and decided to implement the laws to force social media and other internet companies to remove terrorist content from their platforms.
In March the EC published guidelines on control of all forms of illegal online content, including terrorist content, incitement to hatred and violence, child sexual abuse material, counterfeit products and copyright infringement.
The EC also specified operational measures that it expected internet companies to implement to improve fast removal of content, which included clearer procedures to flag content, faster response times, more co-operation with authorities, more effective tools for removal and better safeguarding of rights.
The March announcement noted that progress had been made in dealing with content by some companies, with internet companies removing an average of 70% of illegal hate speech that is flagged to them, but the report added: "Illegal content online remains a serious problem with great consequences for the security and safety of citizens and companies, undermining the trust in the digital economy."
The EC singled out terrorism-related content as a specific area of concern, and recommended more specific provisions to further curb terrorist content online. These included a One-hour rule, which said that "considering that terrorist content is most harmful in the first hours of its appearance online, all companies should remove such content within one hour from its referral as a general rule."
Other recommendations called for faster detection and removal, including automated detection and means to stop content reappearing, and better collaboration among companies and law enforcement; an improved referral system; and regular reporting from EU member countries on progress on reporting and removal.
The Commission said it would monitor industry responses to these recommendations to determine if legislation was necessary. As the EU has decided the industry has not done enough, it seems likely that the new legislation will be based on these recommendations.


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|Model Year
|LE Plus
|Hybrid Limited
|Limited Platinum
|Hybrid Limited Platinum
|Audio Systems
|Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
|Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers.
|Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.
|Release latch by waving a foot beneath the bumper or a hand near a sensor.
|Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
|Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
|Pulls decklid / liftgate tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.
|Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
|Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Usually requires a monthly fee, though often as part of a package of telematics services.
|Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
|Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
|Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.
|Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors.
|Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
|Rear disc brakes.
|If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
|Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
|Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
|Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking.
|If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
|Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.
|Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot.
|When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
|Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces.
|Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
|Indicates number of seconds behind preceding car.
|Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
|Mandatory, in all cars.
|Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes.
|Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
|Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane.
|Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.
|Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
|Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car.
|Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser.
|Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
|Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
|Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume.
|Airbag inflates under leading edge of seat cushion to prevent the passenger from sliding forward.
|Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
|Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows.
|Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
|Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
|When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
|Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check.
|Cargo Management
|Net extending from the floor to the ceiling to prevent cargo from flying into the passenger area during sudden stops.
|Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
|Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
|Usually part of an overhead console.
|Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
|No crossbars.
|Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
|Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
|Climate Control and Infotainment
|Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period.
|Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.
|Requires compatible Android phone.
|Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
|Requires compatible Apple iPhone.
|Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
|Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
|Entertainment system able to play Blu-Ray discs.
|Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
|Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
|Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
|Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
|A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
|High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
|Driver can speak through microphone to the rear speakers.
|Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
|At least three inches larger, compared to base trim or standard equipment.
|Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
|Can display navigation from a free phone-based app on a built-in screen. Won't operate in areas with a poor data signal. Uses data on your phone's plan.
|Screen-based navigation system.
|Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
|Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
|Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.
|Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
|Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
|A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.
|XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
|SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader.
|Activate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher.
|Converts text messages to speech.
|In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 6-12 months.
|In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 6-12 months.
|Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
|Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
|Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
|Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
|Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported.
|Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
|Provides Wi-Fi within the car. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.
|Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
|Wirelessly charger for phones and audio players.
|Close grille openings when not needed to reduce aerodynamic drag.
|Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
|Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
|Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
|Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
|Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim.
|Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
|Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
|Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
|Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
|Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
|Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
|Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
|High beams automatically turned on and off.
|Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
|Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
|We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
|Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around.
|Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
|Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
|Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
|Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
|LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
|Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.
|Front row reading lights.
|Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
|Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
|Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability.
|Reports engine speed.
|Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
|Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
|No value because no way to compare across models.
|Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.
|Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
|The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically.
|Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
|Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
|Seats and Interior Trim
|All-weather floormats.
|Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
|Erects between the seats; in vans stows against a seat to open up walk through; in sedans stows in a console.
|For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
|Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
|Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
|Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
|Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area.
|Power-adjustable lower back support.
|Power-adjustable lower back support.
|Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
|Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
|Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
|Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well.
|Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.
|Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
|Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
|Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
|Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
|Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.
|Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
|Navigation system
|Satellite radio
|AC power outlet
|Voice control for nav and audio
|SD Card slot
|Speed limit information
|Larger infotainment display
|Automatic climate control, front
|Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
|Power height adjuster, driver seat
|Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
|Power recliner, driver seat
|Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat
|Roof rails
|Dual-zone climate control
|Dual-zone climate control
|Remote start
|Obstacle detection, rear
|Turn signals on or near mirrors
|Blind spot warning system
|Cross-traffic warning, rear
|Cargo cover
|Cargo area partition net
|Cargo tray
|Navigation system
|Voice control for nav and audio
|HD radio
|Speed limit information
|Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
|Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
|Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat
|Universal garage door opener
|Memory system, driver seat
|Power height adjuster, passenger seat
|Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
|Power liftgate
|Heated steering wheel
|Hands-free trunk or liftgate
|Auto-dimming headlights
|Lane departure warning
|Automatic braking, low-speed
|Forward collision warning
|Lane departure prevention, steering-based
|Pedestrian detection
|Following distance indicator
|Obstacle detection, rear
|Turn signals on or near mirrors
|Blind spot warning system
|Cross-traffic warning, rear
|Cargo cover
|Cargo area partition net
|Cargo tray
|Semi-automated parking system
|Around view cameras
|Auto-dimming headlights
|Lane departure warning
|Automatic braking, low-speed
|Forward collision warning
|Lane departure prevention, steering-based
|Pedestrian detection
|Following distance indicator
|Cargo cover
|Cargo area partition net
|Cargo tray
|Heated second row seats
|Cooled or ventilated front seats
|Wireless charging station
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None of our members have yet commented on the available features of the 2020 GMC .

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A kid, a 16-year-old student, pulled a handgun from his backpack at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, CA,. The suspect was a student at the school, Saugus High School, and that day was his birthday! According to statistics, this is the 38th shooting so far this year. Another student says he 'grew up knowing this is a thing that happens.'
This is the reality and why it is important to have awareness as a part of being humane.
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text: The Business Times (BT) carried an article, which looked into the increasing number of graduates taking to the gig economy, with 10.6% reporting that they are in freelance, part-time or temporary jobs, up from 9.7% in 2016, based on the Joint Graduate Employment Survey. BT interviewed Yale-NUS graduate Reuben Su (Class of 2017), who shared that he started applying for marketing jobs and positions in management associate programmes half a year before graduating from the College. As he did not net a full-time job by his May 2017 graduation, he began doing freelance design work. He has since been doing freelance work in social media management, videography and event planning. On being a freelancer, Reuben said, "My schedule can be a bit crazy and manic, but I'd also like to think I'm embracing the future". Reuben also shared that his work does not bear much relevance to his academic training, but he applies skills cultivated in extra-curriculars in design and event management. The article carried opinions from experts who highlighted that there may be a cause for concern that some of those who are freelancing may be over-qualified for the jobs they are doing, since the surveys do not track the nature of the employment. BT interviewed Maybank economist Dr Chua Hak Bin who said that there is some speculation that more millennials might be going for graduate studies, freelance or gig economy jobs and may not be counted in the data because part of that might be secondary or part-time jobs. Dr Chua added that "some could be graduates in certain degrees, such as in the humanities, who could be struggling".


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This year, the National Education Excellence Awards were presented to 60 winners at 5 different levels. The exacting and daunting feat of zeroing-in on the winners was achieved by Praxis Media
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Karate at YMCA Hawker in Kingston is suitable for all ages and abilities with an incredible team of coaches, led by Sensei Satinder Sehra who runs Kahlsa Karate. It's one of the top 10 karate associations in the country and squad members compete regularly in the UK and Europe. With around 400 students attending each week at YMCA Hawker, it's a friendly and welcoming club.
Children take up the sport from around 6 years old and tend to stay with the club until they are much older. "My students stay because I get the older ones involved in teaching the younger ones; it helps build their confidence," explains Sensei Satinder.
In 2018 the association became the second best association in the country, winning 17 medals out of a possible 20, including 10 golds. "A great achievement," says Sensei Satinder, who himself is also the Southern regional coach for the England squad.
Jenna Cato, 14
Jenna is the British champion for the 14-15 years category. She is a Ham local and attends the German school in London. Jenna first came along to karate at YMCA Hawker when she was just 8 years old. She loves competing: "It's such a thrill, standing on a mat opposite someone knowing that this is your chance to do something great".
"We do sport karate here at the club, rather than traditional karate. Sport karate is more focused on fitness and technique".
"Sensei Sat treats us like family, we're all quite close and he takes care of us really well. If we ever need anything, he will be there for us".
Emma Plumley, 18
Emma is English Champion and British number two. She lives in Sunbury and is studying sport science at the University of Surrey. Emma started karate when she was 11, and joined Kahlsa Karate at YMCA Hawker when she was 16. "I was interested in competing and my previous coach recommended that I came here".
"I think karate is just a bit different and it's exciting," she says. "I definitely would like to carry on competing and see where it gets me. I got selected for the England team in November and we're off to Denmark in February for the European championships.
Alex James, 16
Alex has been doing karate for nine years has won many medals while competing and won a gold, two silvers and a bronze last year – all while studying for GCSEs. She is currently doing her A Levels at Greycourt School in PE, Sociology, Psychology and Biology.
"We have England squad training once a month in Leicester, and here at YMCA Hawker I train three times a week, for two hours each session".
"I like competing but I get very anxious beforehand! It's a great thing to do and you get to know other people from other clubs. I'm in the 16-17 years group and 48 kg category which is the lightest.
"Sensei Sat will be with us at the European championships to support us, he comes to a lot of our competitions.
"I want to carry on with karate and I plan to go to university to study sport science."
Karate sessions at YMCA Hawker
If you would like to know more about Khalsa Karate sessions at YMCA Hawker, then call 020 8296 9747. You can also follow the club on Facebook.
6pm – 7pm Children's Beginners / Intermediates
7pm – 8pm Children's / Adults fighting class
8pm – 9.15pm Adults' Beginners / Advanced
6pm – 7pm Children's Beginners / Intermediates
7pm – 8pm Children's / Adults fighting class
8pm – 9.15pm Adults' Beginners / Advanced
10am – 11am Children's Beginners / Intermediates
Martial Arts at YMCA Walthamstow & YMCA White House
We run a number of martial arts classes for children and adults at YMCA Walthamstow, led by instructor Steve Payne. Take a look at the class timetable for more details. We also run Karate at YMCA White House in Hampton.
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By Bill Zettler
If the pension rules in effect when the Constitutional guarantee was made were in effect now there would be no deficit.
It is interesting to note that with all of the clamor and posturing by various union and political types about the "sacredness" of the Constitutional Pension guarantee no one has taken the time to see what pension rules were in place at the Constitutional Convention of 1970.
That is up until now. If pension rules were the same now as when we guaranteed pensions during the 1970 Constitutional Convention there would currently be a pension surplus not a pension deficit.
That means the current $44 billion TRS (Teachers Retirement System) deficit and the future $100 billion deficit is entirely due to pension benefit enhancements passed by Springfield politicians over the ensuing years. As politicians grubbily grabbed all the teacher union dollars they could get, the retirees inexorably became pension millionaires via evermore goodies added to the so-called "guarantee"
Interestingly the original pension rules look very similar to the pension reform passed recently by the legislature for new hires beginning Jan 1, 2011.
Pension age 60 = 60%
COLA = 1.5% Not compounded
Versus current rules:
Pension age 54.5 = 75%
COLA 3% Compounded
If the rules in effect in 1970 when the pension guarantee was approved were still in effect we would have approximately a $10 billion surplus in the TRS fund.
The pension-pillaging of the taxpayer accelerated after the Constitution was approved on Dec. 15, 1970.
Before 1970 there were few substantive changes to the pension rights granted to retirees. Afterwards the teacher unions worked their legislative magic and got increased benefit after increased benefit passed starting immediately in 1971. It was like Custer at the Little Big Horn – except the taxpayers didn't know about the slaughter until 40 years later.
Here is a list of just some of the pension enhancements passed by a compliant legislature at the expense of every Illinois taxpayer:
1971 – Pension maximum raised to 75% from 60%. That didn't take long.
Annual COLA raised to 2% from 1.5%
No pension reduction if younger than 60 with 35 years service.
1972 – 85 sick days (1/2 year service) allowed for early retirement.
1973 – Survivor benefits paid at age 50 instead of 55.
1978 – Annual COLA raised to 3% from 2% (not compounded)
1979 – ERO (Early Retirement Option) allowed.
1980 – Retiree health insurance program established.
1982 – Employer pick-up of employee contributions allowed.
1983 – Unmarried children over 18 eligible for health insurance coverage.
1984 – Sick leave credit upped to 170 days from 85 days.
1990 – 3% COLA compounded.
1990 – Survivors get COLA.
1990 – Disability and pensions added for part-time and substitute teachers.
1991 – Retiree health care premiums 75% subsidy.
1998 – Waive Early Retirement cost – 34 work-years becomes 35 years for pension.
Every one of those items added to taxpayer cost, $100's of billions over the decades. The COLA going from 1.5% not compounded to 3% compounded increases the pension payout by 30% over a 30 year retirement life expectancy.
Constitutional provisions cannot be reversed but legislative ones can be.
The problem with constitutional amendments is that they can only be revoked (maybe) by another constitutional amendment. However, legislative public acts are reversed or revoked all the time.
If the legislature passed legislation that increased benefits over and above what was approved in 1970 why can't they pass new legislation revoking all those increases?
What the next governor should do.
Initiate legislation reversing most or all of the above with the goal of returning to the pension rules that were in effect when the constitutional pension clause was approved on Dec. 15, 1970. The 95% of Illinois workers paying for, but not benefitting from, the State Pension System demand it.
Contracts are abrogated all the time. Why should a pension contract be any different especially in the face of the de facto bankruptcy of the State of Illinois?
Up next: Illinois Pensions: Rob the Poor and Give It to The Rich.
Bill Zettler is a free-lance writer and consultant specializing in public sector compensation. He can be contacted at this email address. Click here to read more by Mr. Zettler.


text: Banana Coconut Paleo Muffins Mariel Lewis June 5, 2013 American, Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Paleo, Soy Free, Treats, Vegetarian 7 Comments It has been FOREVER since my last blog post. I've missed you all so much. I've been so busy, but it's still no excuse to not share my recipes with all of you. Bad Mariel. Bad. 😉 Let me tell you what's been going on in my life… My husband and I finally moved into our new place. We bought our new condo around 6 months ago and wanted to remodel a few things, thinking it would only take about 2-3 weeks to get it all ready. Well, as it turns out, we were waaaay off with our calculations. The remodel ended up taking 5 and a half months. The reason being because some of our contractors walked off the job, we were waiting on materials for a long time, and so on and so forth. Lots of crazy stuff went down. We had sold our old house thinking we would get in our new place in no time…wellp, we had to move in with my in-laws for 5 months until the changes to our condo were done. Crazy, crazy times. But our condo is finally done and we've moved in (moving was so hard by the way…lots of boxes to carry, furniture to lift, late nights with the hubby screwing furniture together, taking things to donation, selling things we didn't need…and the list goes on. So, yay...I'm SO glad it's finally over!) I have been drafting a cookbook proposal. I am excited about this one. Nothing is set in stone yet, meaning I have no idea if I'll get an actual contract with a publishing company or not, but we'll see! I'm doing my best, so hopefully someone likes my proposal and signs a contract to be my 1st cookbook's publisher! So sick, right?! Help me pray for this to happen, guys. 😉 I am currently looking for a full-time job in downtown Boise. I left my job at HP and now I am looking to find another Project Management gig. If you're from Boise and know of something open for Project Management, please let me know (by leaving a comment below)! So this is where I'm at, guys. I've got lots of fun things going on and lot's of unknowns, which only makes life exciting! I'll keep you all posted on where this journey, called "life", takes me. For now, let me leave you with these delicious Banana Coconut Paleo Muffins. Be sure to share, as you don't want to end up eating them all by yourself. Get the full recipe here! 7 Responses Emily Savage June 6, 2013 Hey Mariel! I was so thrilled to have found your blog for so many reasons The recipes are terrific and exactly what I need as far as low carbs and delish courses. The workouts are great and encouraging as a newbie bodybuilder. And I am so stoked to have found a gal who loves the Lord! It makes my heart happy that I've found ya, and I appreciate all you put into this blog! Congrats on the new home. I'll be praying for you about the job hunt and the exiting possibility of publishing your own cookbook! All the best, Em Mariel Lewis June 12, 2013 Hi Emily! What an awesome comment to read! Thank you so much for all your kind words. I am super glad you like the blog and the recipes…and extra thrilled to know you're a believer! I am very grateful for your prayers it truly makes my heart rejoice! Have a great week and hope I hear back from you soon. If you have any recipe suggestions or requests, please leave another comment and I'll be sure to create a post for those! XOXO. Emily Savage July 12, 2013 I have an idea I'm trying a recipe tonight because I had a hankering for some mashed potatoes. Ever heard of mashed broccoli? Some people do cauliflower too. I think I'm going to experiment a little bit with garlic and cheese added in. I'm not sure if it will end up completely paleo, but it will be low-carb, nutritious, and green! Alisha June 8, 2013 Mariel! I had no idea so much was happening in your life, how exciting for you and Preston! I just wanted to let you know I moved into my apartment and I am on my way to trying lots of your recipes. I haven't been able to cook for myself since living at home and I can't wait to test your Paleo dishes. I hope to see the new condo soon;) Alisha Sweeney Mariel Lewis June 11, 2013 Alisha! You're the sweetest. That's so exciting you got your own apartment now! I am sure you're enjoying it immensely. Nothing like have your own space! I cant wait to hear what you think of my recipes. Let me know which ones you make. Also…next time you're in Boise, let me know so I can have you and Derek over for some vino and appetizers. <3 Jenny November 5, 2013 Hi Mariel, Can I use almond flour instead of coconut flour? And can I use regular butter instead of coconut butter? These are the items in my house at the time so I'd like to use what I have already! Thank you for your recipes! Jenny Mariel Lewis November 5, 2013 Hi Jenny! Unfortunately substituting almond flour for coconut four would not work here, as you'd have to modify every other ingredient in the recipe. Almond flour and coconut flour work very differently and require the support of different ingredients (and quantities) for their appropriate use. You can try some of my other almond-flour based muffin recipes! Here is a link for you: https://amazingfoodie.com/?s=almond+flour+muffins Have fun baking!


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With regular maintenance, homeowners can extend the life of their homes.
Buying a home may be one of the biggest purchases you will make during your lifetime. With such a large investment, you'll want to do everything you can to keep your home shiny and new. That's why regular maintenance is something every homeowner should have in mind as each year goes by. Once you are ready to sell, you'll be better prepared to put your home on the market.
Here are five tips homeowners should keep in mind to maintain their homes:
Keep up with maintenance. When homeowners wait until something breaks or goes wrong, it ends up being a much bigger project to fix and is usually more expensive. According to Matt Laricy, managing partner of Americorp Ltd, "If you don't maintain things in your home, then you will end up having to fully replace things quicker than you should."
Can't keep up with all of the items in your home? One way to stay organized is with the app Centriq. It enables you to keep track of all of your home's maintenance needs, manuals and service providers all in one place.
Spending on maintenance vs. renovation. Matt Liss from Mark Allen Realty explains, "The general rule is that you should plan on spending around 75 percent of the annual cost of your home on maintenance."
When it comes to keeping your home updated, it can be a tough to decide when to spend more money and renovate. But Laricy and Liss say you'll know when it's worth the splurge. "Home renovation is important in the sense that we are very visual people. If the home looks nice, we will sell it fast for a good price. If you have the money to renovate and then sell, I would recommend doing that every time," says Laricy.
Liss, on the other hand, says, "Renovation is necessary after 18-20 years when everything is out of style by then. The general wear and tear combined with the need for an update on style is why you would consider renovation."
Seeing is believing. It's not a new concept—humans are very visual. If a home looks nice and updated, buyers will be more interested. If you only have time to focus on certain items in your home, it may be a good idea to focus on those that people will see right away and take notice. Grouting and mold in kitchens and bathrooms, for example, are things that can be seen right away. Make sure to also use the right cleaning products on all surfaces in order to keep them looking their best. Stainless steel and granite will not hide your lack of maintenance.
The exterior of a home can also have a big impact on your ability to sell. "Lawn care can often go by the way side. Make sure you or someone you hire maintains the vegetation since this can increase your curb appeal. First impressions matter a lot when it comes to selling your home," says Laricy.
Start with your big-ticket items. The AC, furnace, appliances and water heater tank can end up costing you a lot of money if you wait to fix them until something breaks.
"Most people end up waiting for their hot water tank to die before replacing it. I recommend changing it every 10-12 years because if it bursts, it is a way bigger deal," says Liss.
Getting those items looked at or serviced when necessary will cost you less at the end of the day. Think about the items that will cost you the most to replace when deciding what to address first.
"Windows are the most expensive thing in your house, especially if you don't take care of them. If you have any window leaking and wood nearby, this will ruin the wood," says Laricy.
Don't forget things you may not see. Last but not least are the things that you might not see right away. Under the kitchen or bathroom sinks you can get leakage, which will ruin your cabinets and leave you with a whole new project on your hands.
Have you ever noticed a loose toilet? Laricy explains, "If you have a heavy flush it will get looser over time and can cause a lot of problems for your home."
While it may seem like a good idea now to save here and there by not fixing small problems with your home's interior, exterior and appliances, these issues will eventually turn into larger and more expensive problems for your home. And although you may not be ready to sell your home right away, once that day comes, your home will be much closer to selling if you have taken the necessary steps to maintain it.


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This Weeks Walks
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This Week's Walks - Archive
Please see the Saturday Walker's Club This Week's Walks page.
This is an archive of walks done by the Saturday Walker's Club. You should only need to use this page if the SWC website is down.
Saturday, 27 October 2018
Saturday Walk – Eridge Old Park and the hilltop village of Frant
Length: 13¾ km (8.5 miles). Toughness: 4/10
09:45 Hastings train from Charing Cross (Waterloo East 09:48, London Bridge 09:54, Orpington 10:10), arriving Wadhurst at 10:47. Buy a return to Wadhurst.
There are four trains an hour back from Tunbridge Wells at 09, 21, 39 & 51 minutes past.
In the last couple of years this fairly short Wealden walk has been posted in late November when the ground has been very soggy, so hopefully it will appear in a better light this time. There should be some good autumn colour, especially on the permissive path along the edge of Eridge Old Park: this has been quite overgrown in the past but recent feedback said that it was now well maintained and easy to follow.
There's a choice of two good pubs in the hilltop village of Frant for lunch, the George Inn and the Abergavenny Arms, plus a large green for hardy picknickers. At the end of the walk Juliets is probably the pick of the tea places in Tunbridge Wells, but there's plenty of choice.
You'll need to bring the directions from the Wadhurst to Tunbridge Wells walk page. T=swc.196
2 comments:
It is wonderful to see this walk listed again as I remember doing it before
Walking form the station I went into my reverie whilst we were ably led by several people with confident manners and an array of media for the information.
When I started this walk little did I think that my report, for I had vowed to do one though I never did until now, would go in this vein but such are the vagaries of our daily lives that here I am an idle pip in the grapefruit of a random breakfast hopefully refreshing the palates of the readers
The quest for meaning and a searching for poetry in ones daily joy de vivre / every breath
resulting in the need to bind the unconscionable random events of our existence into a malleable structure with no limits all the while using a narrative to relate to a value system has no doubt caused us all untold angst but then
I walk and life comes into petrifying focus. On this walk there was a young lamb that trotted alongside me. I stopped to watch it and it also stopped and intelligently returned my gaze and then I walked on and it assuredly walked on as well matching my pace.
I felt a whole oneness with the animal and such a joy in the event.
I breathed deeply and looked to the sky and realised that this could be the beginning of my next symphony
I had actually settled on the train before coming into the present. Then with extreme fatigue I realised that my vision was due to be fulfilled.
And did the thought occur to me that my brother S Oddel should have walked with us today - he would get this?
TW Addle
- Saturday, 20 October 2018 at 21:04:00 BST
- Walker said...
N=12 on this walk. We were nearly stymied by a broken down train ahead of us: we were disgorged from our train at Tonbridge and threatened with a replacement bus. But then the line cleared and we were gorged again and got to Wadhurst only half an hour late. It was a w=sunny-morning-with-a-cold-wind. No mud yet, so we could enjoy the pretty ups and downs of the Weald without slithering. There was some autumn colour but still a lot of green. With this cold weather the last big push must be coming soon, however.
In Frant the George had a hunting party so we went to the Abergavenny Arms where the food was fine apart from the vegetarian options having inevitably sold out (order more veggie meals, pubs! Demand is rising!!). By the time we emerged it was cloudy but at least the threatened showers did not materialise. In Tunbridge Wells most of us squeezed into Juliet's where we all enjoyed scrummy cakes - all, that is, except the two vegans, because the vegan cakes were (inevitably!!) sold out. A 5.20 (ish)'train home and off into the Great Darkness. Only five months to spring......
- Sunday, 28 October 2018 at 09:18:00 GMT


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How the Mobile USO Unit Creates a Home Wherever Service Members GoIn the wake of natural disasters and national crises, the U.S. military is called to action to support American communities, and Mobile USO vehicles are never far behind. These vehicles provide USO services and a home away from home for service memb…
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New York National Guard Doctor Wears Many Hats as N.Y.C. Emergency Room Doctor and Flight Surgeon
A New York City emergency room doctor at the heart of the fight against COVID-19 recently added another role to his already impressive lists of medical credentials this spring: flight surgeon in the New York Air National Guard.
May 12, 2020
This Army Nurse Remains Committed to Fighting COVID-19, Despite the Sacrifices
Many Americans have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but especially our front line healthcare workers. One Army nurse shares the sacrifice he has made to take care of coronavirus patients - and keep his family safe.
May 11, 2020
An Air National Guard Nurse Tackles the Challenges of Serving on the Front Lines of COVID-19
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases throughout the United States, military nurses are being called to the front lines of health care response, fighting for the lives of their patients, their families and themselves. One Air National Guard clinical nurse shares her story.
May 11, 2020
Troops Returning Home from Deployment to Quarantines Find Support in the USO
After months away from loved ones, troops returning from deployment must first – before heading home – sit through a mandated 14-day quarantine. Here's how USO El Paso supported quarantined service members on Fort Bliss, Texas.
May 11, 2020
From Revealing His Favorite Color to Encouraging Parents During COVID-19, Eli Manning Thanks Military Members on Virtual USO Tour
Service members from around the world settled in with their favorite device for the special opportunity to chat directly with two-time Super Bowl champion and former New York Giants player Eli Manning in a live-streamed video call as part of a USO Virtual Tour.
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A Navy Nurse Reflects on a Career of Service During National Nurses Week
Nurses are the backbone of the medical field, supporting doctors and patients alike. Military nurses, including those serving in the Navy Nurse Corps, provide care to those who must keep healthy in order to serve and defend our country.
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During a Whirlwind of Change, Singer-Songwriter Ciara Gives Expecting Military Parents on Ft. Hood a Reason to Smile
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Craig Robinson Delivers Laughter and Levity to Deployed Troops on Virtual USO Tour
Craig Robinson – the actor, comedian and musician best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on "The Office" – spoke to service members deployed to the Middle East via a USO Virtual Tour to boost morale during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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12 Things We've Learned from the MilSpouse Community, in Honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day
To pay it forward on this Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 8, here are the top 12 life lessons learned from USO Coffee Connection Live conversations with influential members of the military spouse community.
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Relive VE Day Through the Eyes of WWII Veterans Who Were There
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When USS Theodore Roosevelt Sailors Were in Need, the USO Was There to Support
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COVID-19, an Extended Deployment and Ruined Birthday Plans: How One Couple Still Celebrated with a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser
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The Eleanor Rigbys of the world are health timebombs
Michael Cook
| 4 Nov 2017 |
"Our crowded, lengthy commutes are making us more lonely than ever". "Eating alone is BAD for your health - especially if you're a man, study shows". "Japan's solution to loneliness: virtual wives." "Loneliness: a silent plague that is hurting young people most".
There is no lack of interest in the topic of loneliness, as these headlines indicate. But there's less agreement amongst researchers about what can be done about it.
"Loneliness is a major social, educational, economic and health issue that will reach epidemic proportions by 2030," says Prof Stephen Houghton, of the University of Western Australia. "At the moment there are no interventions. Where are they? I can't find any."
According to a feature in this week's JAMA, loneliness – "defined as a distressing discrepancy between desired and actual levels of social contact" -- appears to be a serious health risk for issues like cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer disease, stroke, and insomnia. It is believed, however, that the incidence of loneliness has remained constant over the last 50 years at about 10%.
"One of the issues that we need to pay attention to is that loneliness and social isolation are different," says Julianne Holt-Lunstad, of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. "Lonely people are not necessarily isolated, and isolated people are not necessarily lonely. But while they might be different, they carry similar health risks, she said, adding that she is concerned that "there may be a perception that as long as you don't feel lonely, you're fine."
Nearly all the research indicates that loneliness can be devastating. "You can be absolutely certain that loneliness messes up your quality of life," Christina Victor, of Brunel University London, told JAMA. "It's an unpleasant experience. It compromises well-being."
Unfortunately intuitive solutions, like creating an army of "befrienders" to visit lonely people, don't necessarily work. Studies have shown that this may help, but the results are not statistically significant.
With Christmas approaching, campaigns to befriend some of the army of lonely people (usually the elderly) will spring up. It's a generous gesture – but how much good will it actually do in the end?
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Welcome to our resource for MG Car Information.
MG MGB Technical - Bleeding the clutch
|1970 mgb - The Clutch was working fine, but I had a leaking master cylinder seal.
I have just replaced the seal, replaced the unit and cannot bleed the system.
The oil is passing thru and a the clutch pressure has increased slightly. If I pump the clutch pedal a squirt of hydraulic oil comes out of the master cylinder reservoir (Straight up out of the top where the cap should be).
What have I done wrong.
At least it will be easier to get it apart the second time.
|D G Levy
|Put the seal on back to front??
|Chris at Octarine Services
|I can't see how you get a jet of fluid (not oil) out of the filler if the fluid level is correct. You *will* get fluid behind the pressure seal as it passes the bypass hole as the pedal is operated, that's why there is a secondary seal closer to the end of the push-rod. But in theory that should be just a static quantity moving back and fore with the piston i.e. not moving in and out of the bypass hole while the piston is moving. As the pedal returns fully the pressure seal covers the bypass hole then clears it again, this time in front of the seal, so I suppose if there were any residual pressure left in the line to the slave, possibly from air, it could cause a spurt of fluid, but as I say I wouldn't expect that to be visible with the master correctly filled. Only if the secondary seal was somehow jammed in the bore, but the pressure seal was still moving with the piston, would you get fluid pumped in and out of the bypass hole as the pedal was operated and released.
If you say the clutch feels *heavier* now (which it shouldn't really if you have only replaced the seals), then the clutch must be operating normally, as with no pressure in the pipe to the slave the pedal should be much much lighter, which would also be the case if there were some air left in the system and the slave wasn't moving as far as it should.
|P Hunt
|Thanks for the replies,
I am sure the seals are the correct orientation, but if all else fails I will pull it apart to check.
The pedal is much lighter and I deffinately still have air in the system, despite pumping half a bottle of fluid through the system.
I spent last night reading manuals and books on the subject (If all else fails read the manual) and it looks like I was bleeding the system incorrectly. I was always taught to open the bleed valve on the down stroke and seal it off for the uppward stroke of the pedal (I think this should still work ?). All documentation states that with the bleed valve open you continualy pump until you get an air free flow.
Also when cleaning the system I found a "U" shaped piece of bent metal in the master cylinder reservoir, I assumed that this was some sort of clip which had fallen in from somwhere and had not been retrieved so it was not replaced and became one of those left over parts that you get from most jobs, is this piece of metal suppose to be in the reservoir to stop the splash back?
Somtime today I will use my new found knowledge and see if I can solve my problem.
|D G Levy
|Remove the slave cylinder from the trans and install a C clamp between the push rod and the back of the cylinder. Now, try bleeding it as you did before. These systems are notorious for trapping a small quanity of air in the slave making for a soft pedal. RAY
|rjm RAY
|Hi DJ,
I had the same problem trying to bleed my clutch. What I found is that once you have some fluid in the line then leaving it overnight it self bleeds. Somehow the fluid trickles into the slave and fills it.
|H J Adler
|The trouble with using the pedal is that the relatively large bore pipe in a long vertical run with an inverted U at the top traps air, which just goes up and down. But even continuous flow methods like EeziBleed doesn't seem to be the full answer. You have to be careful pushing the slave all the way into the piston because when you let it go again the internal spring usually pushes it out, and it can be easier to suck air backwards past the seal as it is to pull fluid all the way down from the master, which is why vacuum methods on the slave nipple don't always work either.
The easiest way is to connect the left caliper to the slave (same nipple size), open both then use the brake pedal *slowly* to fill/bleed the clutch. If already filled then drain or siphon some out first to prevent overflow, and watch the level in the small metal brake masters, although you should get enough through to partially fill an empty clutch master before getting near emptying the brake. Finally top off as normal.
|P Hunt
|Thanks to all for the help.
The problem has been solved and the lessons learned are as follows -
Open the bleed valve of the slave at least 3/4 of a turn (As stated in the manual) this ensures that the plastic hose fitted to the bleed valve is filled with fluid. It appears that my problem was that I was olnly opening the bleed valve 1/4 of a turn this would only allow a relatively small amount of fluid into the bleed tube and it never filled up and as a consequence air would be drawn back into the system.
The procedure of continualy pumping the pedal (As stated in the manual) was more effective than opening the valve on the down stroke and closing it off on the up stroke of the pedal, again one stroke of the pedal was not enough to fill the bleed tube with the bleed valve opened 1/4 of a turn.
I am surprised at the different feel in the clutch with the new seals fitted which is noticably harder, bearing in mind that the clutch always worked the only problem was a leaking seal which caused fluid to drip down the pedal onto my mat.
|D G Levy
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FRANCIS BACON 1909–1992 Studies for the Human Body 1970 Oil on canvas Private collection, courtesy Ordovas This work dates from a period recognised as a high point in Bacon's work in the large-scale triptych format. While the bold expanse of a single colour recalls the so-called great decorations of Matisse, such as the Nymph and the Satyr, 1909, located nearby, the three truncated and distorted naked figures recall more sculptural concerns and the treatment of bodies in the work of Rodin. During this period Bacon expressed his desire to work in sculpture, although, he said, "I haven't done it yet because each time I want to do it I get the feeling that perhaps I could do it better in painting."
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Letting the Light In and Keep the Bugs Outposted on 9 May 2012 | posted in Fly Problems
I love holidaying in Spain - with the atrocious summers we've been having in the UK, I like to ensure I have hot weather when I go abroad. The problem with hot weather, however, is insects - especially where we travel too - often beside lakes and other wetland areas. That's why we have fitted fly screens to all of our caravan's windows - they keep the bugs out, and let the light in - and fresh air too.
Such small things can make a big difference when holidaying - if you feel uncomfortably hot, suddenly a caravan holiday can become a chore, and you look forward to the cooler climes of the UK - or you consider checking into the nearest air-conditioned hotel. My ideal holiday IS still a caravan holiday, so I do need to ensure temperatures stay moderately cool inside while keeping the place bug-free.