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Volvo will be unveiling the new economical, sub-120g/km diesel variants of the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon at the Paris Motor Show in early October. All three models are equipped with a special set of efficiency-enhancing features and marked with the DRIVe emblem to signal their uprated environment properties. Production of these new models will start in mid-November with first UK customer deliveries in January.
- Efficiency enhancing features
- C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon break into Band B
- Widest range of premium cars with low environmental footprint
The new 1.6D DRIVe models will offer outstanding fuel consumption of 64.2mpg on the C30 and 62.8mpg in the S40 and V50, with VED Band B CO2 figures of just 115g/km for the C30 and 118g/km for the S40 and V50. These new low emissions mean that the Volvo C30 and V50 offer best-in-class CO2 in their segments1.
"We wanted to demonstrate that low CO2 ratings are not solely the preserve of small diesel cars. By offering the Volvo V50 with emission levels below 120g/km, we are also making it possible for families and other customers who require extra space to make an active pro-environmental choice," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Fredrik Arp.
The reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions was brought about by meticulously analysing the cars' total potential for more efficient, more economical driving. The cars were then optimised within four areas:
1. Reduced air resistance:
- Chassis height reduced by approximately 10mm to help reduce drag
- A front spoiler on the S40 and V50 which is the same spoiler currently on T5 models.
- Covered radiator grille. Behind the characteristic Volvo grille there is a wind-deflecting panel that provides better aerodynamics inside the engine compartment.
- Wind deflectors in front of the front wheels to steer the airflow.
- Aerodynamically optimised wheels with a unique 'Libra' rim. The diamond cut finish adds to the unique design and the large unobstructed area that goes all the way out to the tyre makes the rim look considerable larger than it actually is. The total drag reduction of 10-15% is due to the design of the Libra rim.
- Underbody panels on the Volvo C30 for more efficient airflow under the car.
- A unique rear spoiler has been developed for the Volvo C30 which adds both to the aerodynamics and to the visual appearance. The Volvo S40 features the same 'ducktail' spoiler as found on the current T5 and D5 models.
- New rear bumper on the Volvo C30.
2. Lower rolling resistance:
- All the cars are equipped with a new generation of Michelin tyres with low rolling resistance.
3. Higher ratios:
- Gearbox with altered ratios for third, fourth and fifth gears. The longer gear ratios contribute to a 1.5% reduction in fuel consumption without affecting the drivability of the car.
4. More efficient driveline:
- Optimised engine cooling, engine management and power steering.
- New transmission oil which creates much lower friction will be used in the gearbox.
- Gearchange indicator in the information display to tell the driver the ideal time to change gears.
"Changing the transmission oil gives us a 0.75 percent lower fuel consumption. Tyres with low rolling resistance save another 2 percent. Each of these measures may seem rather modest, but it is important to look at the whole picture. Taken together, all the small adjustments have helped us achieve our aim, with emissions below 120g/km for all three cars, without in any way compromising on either driving properties or comfort, which was an important requirement," says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President, Research & Development at Volvo Cars.
Volvo C30 best in the ECO test
Volvo's DRIVe cars are all certified according to the mandatory European NEDC standard. In addition, the Volvo C30 has excelled in the ECO test, which carries out even more comprehensive measurements of CO2 and particulate emissions. This certification process relies on stars and points, in a similar way to the Euro NCAP programme for safety. The independent ECO test places the Volvo C30 at the top of its size category, with four stars and 76 points in the overall assessment of the car's total environmental performance.
Benefits for the environment and economy
Reducing fuel consumption and dropping below the 120g/km CO2 emission level offers a range of benefits, both for the environment and the buyer's pocket. With lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, these cars reduce the net contribution to global warming. All new diesel models from Volvo are also fitted with a maintenance-free particle filter that traps about 95 percent of all soot particles.
With the cars' good environmental performance, the driver can count on various financial incentives in 13 European markets, including the UK, where CO2-based vehicle taxation systems, have been implemented; for instance a lower road tax, registration tax or other similar forms of financial encouragement.
Rising fuel prices also make the Volvo 1.6D DRIVe offer very attractive as fuel consumption can reach 76.3mpg at motorway speeds.
Sold throughout Europe
"We will offer our diesel-powered DRIVe cars throughout Europe, even in countries that today do not offer any form of financial incentive. We are doing this to give everyone the opportunity to choose a pro-environmental alternative from Volvo. For us it is not simply a question of short-term sales – it also clearly shows how strongly Volvo prioritises environmental properties throughout the product range, both today and for the future," says Fredrik Arp.
Volvo Cars expects to sell over 20,000 1.6D DRIVe cars next year in Europe. Sales are expected to spread fairly uniformly throughout the region, with France, Sweden and Spain accounting for most sales due to particularly favourable terms offered to buyers in these countries. The price supplement for the DRIVe package is estimated at between 150 and 450 euros depending on model and market. The DRIVe cars can be specified with most of the options and accessories that Volvo offer, apart from those that affect the cars' aerodynamic properties. Prices, specifications and volume forecasts for the UK will be announced closer to the start of production.
"The higher price must be regarded as particularly modest bearing in mind the advantages the customer gains in the form of environmental incentives and reduced fuel consumption. We also believe customers will appreciate the opportunity to tailor their DRIVe car by choosing from the wide range of options available," adds Fredrik Arp.
The most eco-friendly car range
Apart from these three diesel-powered DRIVe cars, Volvo also offers a comprehensive Flexifuel range encompassing five car models and three bioethanol engines. All told, this means that Volvo Cars today offers the market's widest range of premium cars with a low environmental imprint.
Volvo Cars is also conducting intensive research into hybrid technology and future alternative fuels. The attention-grabbing Volvo ReCharge Concept plug-in hybrid and Ford Motor Company's decision to establish its European hybrid centre in Volvo's home town of Gothenburg, clearly highlight the environment-technology potential there is within the company.
Volvo DRIVe range CO2 figures
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe: 118 CO2 g/km
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe: 115 CO2 g/km
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe: 118 CO2 g/km


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Venus, Isner to team up for U.S. at Hopman Cup
Organizers said on Wednesday the 32-year-old Williams will team up with big-serving John Isner at the tournament in Perth, Western Australia, from Dec. 29 to Jan. 5. The teams will play a men's singles, a women's singles and a mixed-doubles match in each contest.
Williams and Isner are the second big-name pair confirmed for the tournament after Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Ana Ivanovic.
Williams said, "I've never played the Hopman Cup, so for me it's going to be a wonderful experience.''

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UFC welterweight Brian Foster has been cleared to resume his MMA career.
A second MRI has determined that no permanent damage is present six weeks after doctors discovered a brain hemorrhage that forced Foster to withdraw from a fight with Sean Pierson at UFC 129 this past month.
With the doctor's clearance, Foster awaits his next fight booking.
"We're ecstatic," Marc Fiore, Foster's trainer and manager, today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
Fiore said Foster soon will be able to spar again – he had been restricted from contact since the hemorrhage was discovered – and has been working to keep his conditioning in check. The two soon will move southward, where the trainer is setting up a new gym in suburban Dallas that's aptly named Fiore MMA.
Fiore previously had trained fighters out of the Midwest-based H.I.T. Squad.
"It's time for me to move on," said Fiore, who recently split from St. Louis-area gym.
The brain-hemorrhage scare followed another devastating injury for the fighter.
Fiore previously told MMAjunkie.com that Foster received a hard kick to the groin in early March that caused one of his testicles to burst, and doctors were forced to remove it. In early 2010, he also broke his leg during a pickup basketball game.
"Fighting is Brian's life," Fiore said. "His last fight was in November, so this was a six-month layoff. Brian's one of those guys that wants to fight. If he's not hurt one week, he wants to fight the next."
Foster (15-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) currently is on a two-fight win streak inside the octagon. He most recently dispatched Matt Brown by submission this past November at UFC 123. Considered one of the UFC's most aggressive and hardest-hitting 170-pounders, he's won three of his past four UFC fights, all via stoppage.


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Would you like to give your loved ones something special for Christmas, help your local charity, local makers AND have HUGE FUN?
Come visit L'Arche & RPS on Saturday in West Norwood as we have two events that you will love.
(Kids welcome!)
RPS are local Artists and makers who create one of a kind work which ranges from kids home decor, toys, jewellery, Art, Prints, Ceramics, Cards and don't forget L'Arche handmade Christmas decoupage decorations, jewellery, wreaths and lots more – come see!
L'Arche Candle Making Workshop – includes Candle, Cake & Greeting Card
L'Arche are holding their 2nd, extremely popular candle making workshop.
It starts at 11 am and finishes at 4 pm – be prompt as the introduction will go through each step.
Candles also need time to cool down before the bottom is flattened.
£15 admission fee for 1 Candle, 1 Christmas Card & Cake.
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Nathalie Van den Berg Net Worth
Nathalie Van den Berg net worth:
Below we will take an in-depth look at how much is Nathalie Van den Berg worth in 2020, her salary, income, and wealth breakdown. We will also look at Nathalie Van den Berg's biography, age, girlfriend and facts.
Net Worth
Source of Money
Full Name
|Nathalie Van den Berg
Birth Date
|December 4, 1990
Birth Place
Martial Status
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Nathalie Van den Berg's net worth is $100,000 – $1M.
Nathalie Van den Berg is an Blogger. She was born on the 4th December 1990 in Belgium. In 2020, Nathalie Van den Berg net worth is $100,000 – $1M (USD).
Nathalie Van den Berg earnings for the year have yet to be determined, but she is likely to see an increase in pay, similar to that of 2019. We are in the process of reviewing Nathalie's salary, so check back soon. We are constantly updating this page with new financial and earning details.
We use publicly available data and resources to ensure that Nathalie Van den Berg's net worth estimate and wealth calculation is accurate and up to date. All net worths are fact-checked and confirmed by our users. While it's relatively simple to predict her income, it's harder to know Nathalie Van den Berg's expenses over the years.
2020 Earnings
Salary in 2020
|Under Review
Yearly Salary
|Under Review
|She lives in Belgium
|No vehicles shown to the public
Typically, famous people do not reveal their exact net worth, so the online estimates of Nathalie Van den Berg's net worth may vary. See CelebsMoney and NetWorthStats for different money estimates.
To better understand how Nathalie Van den Berg made all her money, we need to look at her early life, biography, and career.
Nathalie Van den Berg was born on Tuesday, December 4, 1990 in Belgium. The 29-year-old's birth sign is Sagittarius and zodiac animal is Horse. She was born in Millennials Generation. In the 1990s, the typical average income in the US was around $35,000. Most of Nathalie's wealth comes from being a blogger.
She started blogging in April 2012. Belgian blogger who has gained fame thanks to her Curls and Bags blog and her self-titled Instagram page. She regularly posts with her fellow blogger boy friend Jeroen Van Es.
According to DatingCelebs, Nathalie Van den Berg is single. She had at least 1 relationship previously, as believed by DatingRumors.
What is Nathalie Van den Berg net worth: $100,000 – $1M (2020)
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What is the average income in the U.S.? According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the yearly median income for a full-time wage or salary worker is approximately $46,800. This is a 5% increase on the previous year.
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Harry not fussed by Taylor songs
Harry Styles doesn't care if Taylor Swift writes songs about him.
While the 23-year-old songstress is notorious for penning tunes about her failed relationships, Harry isn't worried about their brief relationship being used as inspiration for a future single.
A source told HollywoodLife: "Harry doesn't care that songs are being written about him.
"If they are about him, he is in no rush to hear them. He's moved on.
"The only thing related to Taylor and him is that his bandmates are joking with him that he is the next victim of her songs.
"He is taking everything in stride, and in his eyes, she can do whatever she wants."
The former couple - who split after just two months together following a huge argument while on holiday in the British Virgin Islands – are set to come face to face at the BRIT Awards later this month after managing to narrowly avoid each other at the NRJ Awards in Cannes, France, in January.
The duo are preparing for an awkward run-in at the ceremony in London's O2 Arena on February 20, where Harry, 19, will be performing his new Comic Relief single One Way Or Another alongside his One Direction bandmates, who are up for Best British Group.
Taylor is also in talks to perform after confirming she will attend the event, where she is nominated for best International Female Solo Artist.
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Ryan Lochte, gold-medal-winning aquatic bro. You've heard of him. 90210, so-so CW reboot of iconic 90s teen soap Beverly Hills 90210. It's probably less likely that you've heard of it, especially given that its cast consists of Shenae Grimes and a bunch of afterthoughts. (Grimes ditched the vastly superior Canadian show Degrassi: the Next Generation to join the 90210 reboot, and she's undoubtedly unwelcome in Canada because of that choice. But that's neither here nor there.)
Anyway, because Lochte is the male gold-winner with sterling features and without Eli Manning's affectations, he had a chance to tape a spot on 90210 yesterday. It went about as well as any other endeavor in which Lochte has to talk.
Memorizing lines, and trying to like, say them and still like, do movement and all that. That was hard.
Also, Lochte says he wants to settle down with Blake Lively. We hope he knows he's cameoing on the wrong CW hour-long teen drama.
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Volunteer Network brings volunteers together
One of the best things to happen in Emmet County in a long time is The Volunteer Network of Emmet County which brings together volunteer groups and the people who need to avail themselves of their services.
The network was funded, in part, through a start-up grant from the Emmet County Community Foundation.
The Volunteer Network works with area nonprofits and public agencies to identify volunteer opportunities. These could include one-time tasks to ongoing programs. Volunteer positions are posted and promoted on the network website at www.volunteeremmetcounty.com
People of all ages use the website to find, learn about and take on volunteer opportunities related to issues that affect their daily lives. The VNEC website also helps businesses, clubs, schools, youth groups and organizations identify group service projects and opportunities for employees, members and students to serve the community through volunteering.
The Volunteer Network is affiliated with the Emmet county RSVP Volunteer Program housed at Iowa Lakes Community Colleges. While RSVP sponsors volunteer opportunities for those 55 and older, the VNEC is for volunteers of all ages.
Individuals and groups are encouraged to go to the website to register and look for volunteer opportunities. Non-profits and public agencies are also asked register and post their volunteer needs.
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I'm getting the mentioned error while trying to run my app. I'm using TextPad to compile and run my app. i have also try to run from command prompt but it shows same error. I have checked my jdk bin dir and jre bin dir. Both of them are the correct path. where did I go wrong?


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Calvin Schiraldi: Sportsman
Frankly, MLB Network's special 25th Anniversary commemoration of the 1986 World Series which premiered last night, could have been 7 long highlight "packages" with only my friend Bob Costas merely introducing them, and I would've enjoyed it.
But something unexpected happened. The players who joined Costas and Tom Verducci were Mookie Wilson of the Mets, and Bruce Hurst and Calvin Schiraldi of the Red Sox. Wilson has long been a source of reflective information on the dramatic series between the Mets and Red Sox.
Hurst proved himself erudite and frank – just as he was as a player, who was never an "easy" interview but always an insightful one. Several times he responded – reluctantly but bluntly – to particularly outlandish and unsupported comments about his teammates from 1986 Red Sox manager John McNamara, who seems to have settled in to an emeritus stage devoted to blaming the players for his erratic managing, especially during Game 6.
Costas, Wilson, Hurst, and Verducci were fine. But Schiraldi was a revelation.
He, of course, was the star-crossed Boston closer, former college teammate of Roger Clemens, and an ex-Met prospect all too familiar to his old teammates, who had struggled in the '86 A.L. Championship Series and managed to help give back a World Series win though he retired the first two men, and had two strikes on the third, in the bottom of the final inning. It is nearly almost literally true that the last time Schiraldi was heard from publicly, he was staggering off the field at Shea Stadium, a 24-year old with his future behind him. He had seemed, at best, far from confident, and, at worst, shattered. Schiraldi would be exiled to the Cubs in 1988 and would be out of the majors in 1991.
For the first hour or so of the program Schiraldi, his once-boyish face now covered in a graying beard, wearing a strange sweatshirt and clashing with the impeccably dressed Hurst, seemed terse to the point of embarrassment. There was a kind of cringe factor growing as the game-by-game recollection of the Series moved inevitably towards his nightmare in Game 6.
But this time, Calvin Schiraldi starred.
He revealed that before Dave Henderson's homer gave the Red Sox the lead in the top of the 10th Inning, he had been told that he had pitched to his last batter, that somebody else would throw the bottom of the presumably still-tied frame. He didn't say it until provoked, but anybody who has ever played sports, or covered them closely, or just experienced a high-adrenaline environment, suddenly understood what happened. Having thrown two innings in the tensest environment possible, Schiraldi had been told to gear down, that he was "done."
This is, of course, the moment during the horror film where you the viewer think the carnage is over and you've survived – the "placing the flowers on Carrie's grave" moment, just before her hand shoots out of the ground to claim you. Physiologists will tell you it is not a purely psychological phenomenon. The energy and the adrenaline abate. And when it turns out Carrie is reaching out – or the manager says "Calvin, now we've got a two-run lead, go back out there and wrap this up" – when you reach for that energy, it's not there – and you are on your own, and on your own against Carrie.
The show's insight could've ended there with Schiraldi giving an explanation (but not an excuse) for what happened during the last 0.2 of the 2.2 innings he pitched that night. But then came something transcendent. He was asked how he felt now about the game and the series and he, presumably unknowingly, defined the true value of sports.
Schiraldi said he was obviously unhappy at the outcome of the game and the series, but he would not change the experience if it meant changing who that night made him become. That's when Schiraldi revealed the meaning of his unusual sweatshirt. For more than a decade he's been the baseball coach – and a teacher – at St Michael's Catholic Academy in Austin. And the things he learned in the majors, particularly in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, have formed the core of his value and coaching systems.
He's used that inning to teach kids about sports – and life.
You have to hear him say it, to truly appreciate it. The MLB retrospective on the '86 Series runs again tomorrow and Sunday afternoons at 1 PM ET. Find a way to watch, because 25 years later, Schiraldi has had an impact that merely getting the last out could never have afforded him.
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This post is another reason why I miss getting MLB Network on my cable package. Sadly I just couldn't afford it anymore. It was the only channel I watched from November to April and specials like this are the reason why. 1986 was the first year I became a baseball fan and back then my family didn't even own a TV. But somehow Fate deemed that I was able to watch Game 6 of the 1986 World Series at my grandparents'. I was briefly a Red Sox fan (like Babe Ruth I switched teams– comparison ends there) and that night I broke the rule of no crying in baseball (in retrospect I was more of a Roger Clemens fan than Red Sox fan). But names like Schiraldi and Hurst and Oil Can Boyd sort of have a special meaning for me, like Vin Scully's voice, all on account of 1986. And when I watch the Mets on SNY I do some major revisionist history of my life because Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling (along with Bobby Ojeda) are like childhood heroes. Though the game is great in 2011 (better than the steroids years right around the corner in 1986) there was something more essential about baseball in the mid-1980s. Everybody talked about Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry. Even in the one horse town (actually, plenty of horses– not enough humans) I grew up in, my elementary school library had a huge poster of Dwight Gooden next to the door. Anyhow, I had already watched the "Greatest Games" special with Buckner and Mookie, and it's interesting how "goats" like Buckner, Pedro (2003) and Alex Gonzalez (2004) are willing to come on MLB Network and tell their story.
Oops, Alex Gonzalez– 2003 as well.
As a former player under Schiraldi at St. Michael's I have to say he loves teaching the importance of education to all students. That was always his first priority. On the baseball field he is intense and passionate about playing the game of baseball the way it is supposed to be played. I am grateful that he was my coach.
I will find a repeat broadcast and watch it. Having taught Catholic school for many years, I know what kind of love one must have to do that. I started at $350. a month. I am very proud that there are great people being everything they were meant to be! Thanks for letting us know to watch. Sunny days!
Wow! Keith, it was everything you said and a bag of chips. I got the hell out of church as fast as I could, only to encounter an old pal I adore and a woman who chastised us for talking out loud after Mass. I must defect from the cathedral soon. I got home fifteen minutes into the broadcast…and fixed lunch during the commercials. I was so moved by all three of those guys interviewed. I had heard of Mookie…but what a joy to really hear him! Bruce was just grand too, still not wanting to step on any toes with the finger controversy. And boy, did Costas investigate that finger! I was thrilled to be able to attend the 1986 World Series, even though I was 25 years late and had to go via TV. It was still magic! I saw what you meant about Calvin…that you really had to hear him say it, to truly appreciate it. What humility and pause. What grace and dignity. What a life well lived…what a hero! Truly, it is not whether you win or lose…but this guy proves it is how one plays the game…a game that is a perfect metaphor for life. I see it clearly. I am so glad he wouldn't trade it! St. Michael's is truly blessed…and so is Calvin! I understood the whole program, all the sports terms, and have a new appreciation for how intricate emotions about baseball can get! I had to call my daughter to understand the ending of IT'S COMPLICATED, but did not have to call anyone to understand this show. Amazing. I wish my dad was still here, so he could have seen it. I also wish Meryl would have chosen Alec Baldwin. They were just meant to be together in that movie. But things can't always turn out like we want. Thanks for suggesting this wonderful sunday afternoon treasure. I won't forget it soon. Best!
Yeah my buddy Ben was an integral piece of putting this show together and I've never been more proud of him. The fact that he was the one who contacted Schiraldi, mixed with the show going so well that notable people like KO wrote excellent pieces like this is really unbelievable.
That production epitomized why I watch sports.
My 16 yr old son plays select baseball under Calvin Schiraldi, and has learned very valuable baseball and life lessons from him. He is a great coach, and we as parents appreciate him.
Keep up the great work Calvin
Oops. I forgot to capitalize Sunday. Sorry. Lucky Daniel Gabel! Man! Your son and you are so fortunate! All this makes me want to go to spring training! Maybe.
As the parent of a recent player at St. Michael's, it is apparent to me that Calvin has found that trigger in kids that takes them from good to great. He knows how to help each player find that spot in their mind where they find the ability to do more than they think they can and along the way become a leader, a player, a teammate, an adult and most importantly understand that the joy of the game is critical – not so much the victory. He will not accept less than your best and keeps his values regarding consequences when substandard performances are delivered. Running after a lackluster effort galvanizes a team and helps to find out who really wants to be there and who is just going through the motions. He 'saved' my son from a hellish experience under another coach at a different school and made him appreciate the finer points of baseball while driving home the priority of academics. Calvin lives my a basic motto: 'You better do your work at the top of the hill or you aren't playing at the bottom.' For those of you not familiar with the St. Michael's campus – the classrooms are at the top of the hill and the baseball stadium is at the bottom of the hill. No doubt academics come first. My only regret is not sending my son to St. Michael's for all 4 years of high school. What is even more amazing is that Calvin has this skill and yet he is so humble and quiet that unless you listen closely, you would swear he doesn't speak. A class act and a great coach.
Calvin Schiraldi didn't even look like Calvin Schiraldi.
He is much more beautiful with age and wisdom. I must admit, I hardly noticed his appearance. His goodness created a glare.
One of the most watchable sports shows I have seen. Par for the course on MLB Network. Makes you want to see more programs like this.
The only thing that would have made it better would be to have McNamara and Clemens in the studio at the same time.
Great to hear Calvin Schiraldi's take on the series since we have not heard from him it seems since 1986.
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exercises are an important part of both short and long-term treatment, but it is critical to choose the right exercises. Even commonly-recommended exercises for sciatica may not be indicated during times of severe acute symptoms, and some exercises may only make things worse.
McKenzie practitioners use the word "centralization" when the pain and other symptoms are relieved in the areas the greates distance away from the spine. To give an example, in a person with sciatica all the way down the leg to the foot, centralization might occur in which the pain left the foot and lower leg and then only extended down to the knee. Or, if
symptoms started out going as far as the knee, centralization would be if the symptoms left the thigh and only went as far as the hip area.
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Tip 2: Lifting of Heavy Objects: Try to share the load of very heavy objects with others. If you have to lift something by yourself, hold it close to you and then bend your knees, rather than bending your back.
Tip 5: Alternative Methods of Treatment: Other than medication and surgery, many patients suffering from sciatica have tried alternative methods of treatment and have claimed great success with them.
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Sciatica is something that refers to symptoms having pain either caused by general compression or irritation of one of five nerve roots giving birth to sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Either compression of lumbar nerves L4 or L5 or sacral nerves S1, S2 or S3, or rarely, compression of the sciatic nerve creates sciatica.
The simplest of the McKenzie exercises for alleviating
is done by simply lying on one's stomach on the floor or a firm surface and propping one's chest up on the elbows. This places the lower spine in a gentle extension, which can help relieve
by pushing bulging spinal discs forward, and away from the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve, reducing pressure and irritation. Although you can maintain this position for relatively long periods of time, I recommend doing it for short periods of one or two minutes with a rest break of at least a few minutes in between. The frequent breaks prevent the low back muscles from tightening up as much, and yet still allows for good overall results. For more complex sciatica exercises, getting detailed instructions either through an illustrated guide or an experienced health care practitioner is advised.
Many people think of
, symptoms of which include pain down the leg, some numbness and weakness of the limbs as just another case of lower back pain and believe that with sufficient rest, the pain will go away. However, sciatica is a little more serious than that.
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There may also be times when physical therapy is prescribed by your doctor in order to help overcome the problem. DRX9000 spinal decompression therapy is also becoming a popular form of non-invasive treatment. This type of treatment addresses pinched nerve pain that is often caused by neck and back problems. The DRX9000 spinal decompression system uses a sophisticated and advanced computerized system to administer and monitor a series of oscillating motions that are designed to bring relief and healing to the areas affecting the pinched nerve. This system can often be a viable option to back surgery for relieving pinched nerve pain.
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Tip 1: Posture, Posture, Posture: Maintaining a good posture while standing and sitting go a long way to avoid damage to the spine. Also one should avoid sitting or standing for very long periods.
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At times, pain in the lower back and gluteal region suggests sciatica and it does not suggest the root of the pain but just denotes a group of symptoms. Tiredness increases
and it becomes terrible in the evening but improves in the morning.
can give birth to numbness in the affected parts of the body and it can also create problems with controlling the leg.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Another type of pinched nerve which is often found in many individuals is known as carpal tunnel syndrome. This is where the median nerve that travels through your wrist is compressed by the carpal bones. This can be found in individuals as a result of a repetitive stress injury, such as that which is found whenever an individual types frequently. This also can be extremely painful and can cause numbness in the hand and fingers.
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is probably one of the best-known cases of a pinched nerve that occurs in the body. It is important to note that
is not a condition in and of itself. It is actually a symptom of another condition in which the sciatic nerve is pinched or compressed. Since the sciatic nerve is quite long -- running through the lumbar area down the back of the thigh and towards the feet -- there is a greater chance that this nerve can experience some form of disruption. The pain associated with sciatica can range from somewhat mild to crippling and often occurs in the lower back, buttocks or hips. It may also cause tingling that can go the whole way down into the feet.
Pinched Nerve Treatments There are several different things that can be done in order to help with a pinched nerve. Sometimes simple bed rest can help or just relieving stress in the afflicted area is all that is needed to reduce or stop the pain.
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Although pinched nerve pain is often associated with back problems, it is possible for the pain to occur in many other places in the body as well. Here are a few of the most common areas where a pinched nerve can occur along with some possible treatment options.
For those of us who have suffered from a pinched nerve, we realize exactly how inconvenient and painful it can be. A pinched nerve can occur at almost any part of the body where a nerve is present and may occur as a result of bone or cartilage pressing against the nerve itself.
Finally, there may be times when surgery is required in order to alleviate some of the pain of a pinched nerve. Typically surgery is done so that the bone or cartilage which is compressing the nerve can be moved out of the way. Most people view surgery as a treatment of last resort and prefer to explore non-surgical options first.
Tip 4: Medication and Physical Therapy: If you are suffering from lower back and leg pain, you could start off with simple painkillers, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol. If the pain is severe, affecting your day-to-day activities and simple painkillers do not work, you could have an anti-inflammatory medication prescribed for you. At times, these too are not enough and your doctor may suggest an epidural injection. In this, the medication is injected into the spine, which directs it to the areas of the sciatic nerve roots, soothing them and relieving the pain.
For example, while commonly recommended to people with
, exercises such as hamstring stretches and the yoga position, "downward facing dog" can be beneficial as part of managing one's condition once the pain is reduced, these exercises can place tension on the sciatic nerve and aggravate an already inflamed and sensitive condition. In general, any exercise that causes pain to increase in the leg and/or extend further down the leg should be completely avoided during the acute phase of sciatica.
Occasionally, the sciatic nerve roots - which start at the base of the spine and stretch all the way to the feet through the buttock and legs - get compressed or irritated causing pain not only in the lower back but also in the buttocks, thighs, legs, extending even to the feet.
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You might have a familiarity with terms like chiropractic or osteopathy if you face anything like pain or
problem. Chiropractic is something that throws light on problems related to musculoskeletal system and nervous system and on its impact on the overall health condition. This aspect of health care interestingly denotes the inherent recuperative power of the body curing itself being devoid of any help of drugs or surgery. This natural treatment assumes the fact that if natural intelligence can develop one cell into a complex human being having billions of cells, it is also capable of curing the body provided it is devoid of any disorder in the nervous system.
Non-surgical natural
treatment must lessen your pain and protect you from
symptoms. It has many forms like over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, warm and chilly packs, spinal injections, chiropractic care, physical therapy, and natural remedy supplements.
For example, chiropractic treatment is one such method in which you are offered non-invasive and medication-free therapies, to treat your
. Chiropractic treatments can involve ultrasounds, TENS, spinal adjustments and cold therapies. Other alternative methods of treatment include acupuncture or acupressure, in which fine needles are stuck at specific points to help relieve pain; yoga, which involve stretching exercises and help a certain kind of
pain and biofeedback, which is said to be a mind-body therapy helping you train your mind and body in controlling your reactions to pain.
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Another common way to treat the pain is through the use of over-the-counter pain medication or perhaps a prescription medication from your doctor. As long as the pain is not too intense, it can easily be controlled in this matter.
Despite an air of controversy revolving around this system, the United States and many other countries have announced it as legal. This traditional, holistic and inexpensive therapy throws immense light on the structure of the body. This can be effective for all patients because it focuses on spinal mechanics, musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular and nutritional relationships.
During the acute phase of
pain, McKenzie exercises provide one of the best and safest treatment approaches available - more effective than medication and epidural steroid injections in many people. Though often associated with spinal extension and mistakenly called the "McKenzie Extension Exercises", McKenzie method may involve any number of spinal positions/movements. The whole point of the McKenzie method is to evaluate different positions/exercises to find what best produces "centralization" of symptoms.
Almost all these treatments are accompanied or followed by physical therapy, under a physician's supervision or on his prescribed course. This kind of physical therapy concentrates on building the muscles around the
nerve roots so as to strengthen the lower back.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of your personal healthcare provider. Be sure to consult with your doctor to understand your full set of treatment options and their associated risks.
A position or exercise that results in symptom centralization is one that will be beneficial, even in situations where symptoms increase for a time in areas closer to the spine. For example, if you had
and low back pain and tried one of of the McKenzie exercises and the
completely went away but the back pain got worse, the exercise would still be considered beneficial and it would be recommended to continue using it. In the long run, a sciatica exercise that produces centralization will usually eventually result in improvement in all symptoms, even if more central (closer to the spine) symptoms get worse at first.
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"See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many."
According to Hebrews 12:15, bitterness is an attitude of the heart that grows where there is a shortage of grace. Roots grow downward, going deeper while becoming embedded when fed with a constant diet of compromise, unforgiveness and judgment. The root of bitterness also nourishes other sins to grow upward and outward, causing trouble and defiling many other people. As roots lie under ground, unseen and undiscovered; which are bitter ones in their effects, bringing ruin and swift destruction. These often spring up in churches, while ministers and members are asleep, not as diligent and watchful as they should be. Spiritual poisons are very infectious and defiling.
When a Christian fails to embrace with steadfastness the wholesome grace of God, corruption will prevail and break forth like an infectious disease. Beware lest there reside any unmortified lusts or sins in the heart, which may seem to be dead. They can again spring up to cause trouble, such as bitterness causing the whole person disruption. Carelessly wandering away from Christ by our daily choices can be subtle and not immediately recognized. Waywardness is the fruit of those preferring the delights of the flesh over the blessings of God, and the heavenly inheritance, as Esau did. It resonates with our fallen dispositions to desire the blessings in life, yet to ignore the means whereby the blessing is to be realized. Be certain there is always set before us the allurements to apostasy presented by the great adversary of our souls.
Deuteronomy 29:18, though not formally quoted, is probably consider when writing this passage in Hebrews. In that chapter Moses had again brought before the people the covenant which, nearly forty years before, had been made and ratified in Horeb (see Hebrews 9:18-20). With a solemn word, he sets before them the sin and terrible punishment of idolatry, Lest there should be among you man or woman . . . whose heart turneth away this day from the Lord our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood. The last words (poisonous herb) explains their true meaningthat which springs from the root is not merely bitter, it is also poisonous. While one who is in love with the world amidst a community might bring into it a distinct poison, so one apostate from the Christian faith will too bring trouble and defilement upon their covenant body of Christ. In Acts 8:23, Peter makes reference to the same chapter of Deuteronomy as he speaks to Simon Magus, who above all other men, proved a root of bitterness could poison a church body.
With the greatest attention, watchfulness, and care for yourselves and each other; Christ has ordained that the members of the same church or society mutually watch over one another and the whole body over all the members. In general, any corruption, in either doctrine or practice, is a defilement which springing up, could trouble others and defile many. Lest any who are not following after holiness, should be found fallen into the snares of sin, particularly opposed to that holiness which the apostle has been exhorting the believing Hebrews to press after, as an attainment without which they should not see the Lord. Without purposeful effort to seek holiness by means of the Spirit, we cannot spiritually see or functionally abide in God through Christ.
May the Lord by His grace, favor us with his mercy, to persuade us to seek Him faithfully. "...with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming." 1 Peter 1:13
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McGonigel's Mucky Duck has long been a home for folk, blues, country and rock performances. On Sept. 25, the popular nightclub will welcome singers from the University of Houston Moores Opera Center to its intimate stage for "What's Opera, Duck?"
This event will provide Houstonians with a fun, casual evening of arias and ensembles at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sept. 25 at the Mucky Duck (2425 Norfolk St.). Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Moores Opera Center. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Mucky Duck box office. For more details on "What's Opera, Duck?," visit http://www.music.uh.edu/opera/. Club and box office details are available at http://www.mcgonigels.com/.
"We will be performing opera's greatest hits and numbers from musical theater. It promises to be an evening filled with favorite tunes with a variety of performers," said Buck Ross, director of the Moores Opera Center.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the UH Moores Opera Center. Since 1986, the center has provided Houstonians with performances of classic and contemporary works. It also has groomed a number of professional performers including Bruce Fowler, Debra Hayes, Barbara Divis, Sam Handley, Joseph Gaines and Javier Abreu. Also among its notable alumni are Barbara Padilla, the 2009 runner up on NBC's "America's Got Talent" and Nathaniel Peake, 2010 recipient of Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and the George London Foundation Award.
"Audiences rarely experience opera in this kind of atmosphere," Ross said. It's a chance to not only hear the music but to actually feel the energy that these singers deliver when they're on stage."
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Forgot to mention about WinCPC.This is the first I run for just tests, DSK images are assigned there.
I'll be trying out most of the current emulators (and a few of the legacy ones) for a future article in Colour Personal Computing, hopefully giving Kev Thacker's Acid tests a whirl on each of them and testing a variety of software that is known to push the hardware (suggestions for such software is welcome).
I should probably add a File -> New... dialogue to mine. One day.
What would be a even better CPC emulator for Linux, please? (Maybe one which is a bit similar to the nice Hatari emulator).
Therefor I'm looking at CPCInAJar at the moment, but not having much luck making it run.
I also tried Kevin's Arnold emulator and it looks very good.Unfortunately on my desktop Linux machine (Ubuntu 18 LTS) the CPC games and demos usually run twice as fast.Anybody else noticed this and knows a workaround?
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Khao San Road Travel Agents and Dive ShopsKirsty Turner
When it's time to finally leave Khao San Road, deciding where to go and how to get there is made simple with the travel agencies and dive shops located in this area of Bangkok. The staff in these shops are able to speak good English and discuss with travellers the full details of their trip. Many people are happy to give free advice to travellers, which helps you to take the next step on your journey with confidence.
Anyone who needs to renew their visa but is unsure of where to go or how the process works will be able to get their questions answered here and even book a trip to one of the borders and back.
Because there are so many different agencies offering plane, bus and boat tickets in this area, prices tend to be very competitive and those who take the time to shop around should be able to find a great deal. Travel agencies also provide a wide range of other services such as confirming flights, arranging accommodation and even offering tours to travellers who wish to be shown the sights by a professional guide.
If you're not sure where to go next, simply stop by one of the travel agent shops to gain a little inspiration. There are hundreds of different trips and tours available, ranging from luxurious cruises down the Chao Phraya River to adventurous jungle tours in the north of Thailand, where travellers get the chance to interact with the people from the hill tribes that live there.
These travel agencies can also arrange package trips that include accommodation, meals and special activities such as rock climbing, trekking, volunteering or even pilot's lessons.
For many visitors to Khao San Road, the next step on their journey will be a trip to one of the sunny southern islands to practice scuba diving or snorkelling. Thailand is widely acknowledged as one of the best places in the world to indulge in underwater pursuits, as the water is clear, warm and simply teeming with colourful marine life. Because there are so many great places in Thailand to dive and snorkel, many people like to visit one of Khao San Road's dive shops to seek professional advice. The staff at these dive shops are extremely knowledgably and are able to use their expertise to put together travel, accommodation and diving packages for travellers. Anyone who is new to diving or snorkelling will be able to discuss the experience with these professionals and get a good idea of what to expect before they take the plunge.
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Solargate: Solyndra is the Face of Obamanomics
It's Not Easy Being Green when your Stimulus Package wastes taxpayer money (see Note 1)…
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(1) My political Photoshop satire and political satire tweets were inspired by recent news summarized in the following timeline:
The federal subsidized loan was Obama's first loan guarantee (taxpayer backed financing) for a clean energy project to benefit Solyndra, a company whose prime financial backers include Oklahoma oil billionaire George Kaiser, the chairman of Kaiser-Francis Oil Company. Kaiser raised between $50,000 and $100,000 for Obama's election effort in 2008 and the George Kaiser Family Foundation controls 35.7 percent of Solyndra.
Obama Bundler George Kaiser in 2009: It's Time to Cash in on the Mother of All Government Handouts…
Solyndra investor and Obama bundler George Kaiser speaking about how he was trying to get as much of Obama's giant stimulus payout as possible at a Rotary Club event in Tulsa, OK on July 8, 2009.
Both investors poured $75 million into the company when Solyndra nearly went bust in January.
Under the restructuring scheme, $150 million of government funds would be considered senior debt which means private creditors will be the first to be repaid before the taxpayers can recover the $385 million spent by Obama.
According to Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisana), the taxpayers became subordinate in the restructuring agreement in clear violation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which states taxpayer dollars must "not [be] subordinate to other financing."
Solyndra became the third U.S. solar company to seek bankruptcy protection. Evergreen Solar Inc filed for Chapter 11 on Aug 15, 2011, and relocated its manufacturing to China.
SpectraWatt Inc, a private company that was backed by Intel Corp. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., filed for Chapter 11 on Aug 19, 2011.
Ironically, Solyndra's bankruptcy petition occurred two years after Energy Secretary Stephen Chu and Vice President Joseph R. Biden announced approval of $535 million in federal loans to Solyndra.
"This announcement today is part of the unprecedented investment this administration is making in renewable energy and exactly what the Recovery Act is all about," Chief of Gaffe Biden said.
Unfortunately, California FBI spokesman Peter Lee said he could not reveal the details about the joint investigation yet, reporters believe the Justice Department and Inspector General are investigating Solyndra to find evidence that the company misled the government in 2009 as well as the details of their loan refinancing (restructuring) in 2011.
Obama Geico Parody: Who is Watching Government Spending?
Solyndra Silence is Golden to Obama's Ears
Talking is cheap… people follow like sheep,
How could Americans tell Obama deceived them so well,
Pity the Kool-Aid Kids will be the last ones to know,
Silence is golden, but the Kool-Aid Kids' eyes still sleep.
(2) My Photoshop satire was created from Solyndra's photo of President Obama's tour of the Solargate company on May 26, 2010 and muppet photos.
"I don't know about you, but I'm not prepared to cede American leadership in this industry, because I'm not prepared to cede America's leadership in the global economy.
So that's why we've placed a big emphasis on clean energy. It's the right thing to do for our environment, it's the right thing to do for our national security, but it's also the right thing to do for our economy.
And we can see the positive impacts right here at Solyndra. Less than a year ago, we were standing on what was an empty lot. But through the Recovery Act, this company received a loan to expand its operations. This new factory is the result of those loans." –President Obama
(3) According to 'The Daily Caller,' Obama's DOE stimulated four more Solar Power companies with loan guarantees in excess of $500 million to build solar power plants. Their report claims that the Solar Power companies also employed board members or executives who have donated money to Democratic campaigns.
On Sep 28, 2011, SolarReserve LLC received a $737 million loan guarantee to build a solar-thermal plant in Nevada. PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund (East) LLC is a investment partner of SolarReserve and PCG's number two is Ronald Pelosi, brother-in-law of Nancy Pelosi, the Minority Leader in the Swamp of Shame.
Will Steven Mitchell, who serves on Solyndra's board of directors and is also the Managing Director for Argonaut Private Equity, profit from his SolarReserve investment or Obama's Stimulus Package?
The estimated cost of constructing a Photovoltaic Solar power ($4751/kW) generating plant is more than 10 times of the advanced open cycle gas turbine power ($420/kW) generating plants. Due to expensive construction costs, there is no free market incentive to build Solar Energy plants unless one receives Obama's Green light for his Stimulus Package.
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12 March 2014 – Manifestations of collective hatred do not 'erupt' like a volcano, but they are caused by human beings, whose actions or omissions can set in motion a seemingly unstoppable negative dynamic in societies, which seems to be comparable to that caused by a natural catastrophe.
This was stated by The United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Heiner Bielefeldt Mr during the presentation of his latest report to the UN Human Rights Council. Mr Bielefeldt urged States to promote and protect everyone's right of freedom of religion or belief, in order to tackle the growing problem of collective religious hatred in the world.
The human rights expert warned that feelings of collective religious hatred are often caused by a combination of fear and contempt which can trigger a vicious cycle of mistrust, narrow-mindedness and collective hysteria, and called on States to "take an active role in trust-building through public institutions as a trust-worthy guarantor of freedom of religion or belief for everyone."
In his report, the expert identifies a number of key aggravating political factors behind the expressions of religious hatred, such as endemic corruption which typically undermines reasonable trust in public institutions, and an authoritarian political atmosphere that stifles free and frank public debate and creates a "mentality of suspicion.
He drew special attention to the use of religion for the purposes of national identity politics, "which typically leads to the marginalization and misrepresentation of religious minorities, often disproportionally affecting women from minorities."
The Special Rapporteur urged States to ensure effective trust building activities, including establishing trustworthy public institutions and promoting meaningful communication, in particular between different religious or belief communities.
As a positive example of a culture of religious or belief-related pluralism, the expert mentioned his first-hand experience during his recent country visit to Sierra Leone, where the Interreligious Council has become a key factor in a re-united country that until a decade ago had been torn by civil war.
"I found the open and amicable climate of interreligious cooperation in Sierra Leone – which not only includes Muslims and Christians but also intra-religious groups, such as Sunnis, Ahamdis, Shias, Catholics, Anglicans and Evangelicals – quite remarkable," Mr. Bielefeldt said.
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"Dancing with the Stars" contender Evan Lysacek paid a visit to the doctor over the weekend after suffering a head injury while practicing for the ABC show.
"Hit my head in training today, just have a mild concussion. Ouch! Hope I can skate ok tonight," Evan Tweeted, referring to his time on the Smucker's Stars on Ice figure skating tour he is on concurrently with his "Dancing" stint."
"Just left the medical clinic. My doctor was amazing!!" he wrote following his visit to the facility.
Evan's partner, Anna Trebunskaya, Tweeted a picture of the skater getting checked out, but noted he is OK, despite hurting his head.
Evan "should be fine.Doctor told him he can skate and fly.Still its good we checked it out," she wrote.
On Monday, Evan's publicist also confirmed the skater was OK to hit the "Dancing" ballroom for competition.
Evan, however, wasn't the only "DWTS" injured last week. Professional Derek Hough, who dances with Nicole Scherzinger, Evan's main competition for the top of the leaderboard spot, was also hurt.
"From the swing dance , and I've bruised my sternum .. Ouch !! Hopefully it will be worth it," Derek Tweeted on Saturday.
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