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Pokemon Crystal Version - Pok¿mon of the Day: Kingler (#99)
|Everybody remembers the good ol' Pokémon of
the Day Guy, right? Well, once Gold and Silver hit the shores of the US
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Each and every day we'll be taking a close and personal look at one of these unique creatures called Pokémon. Here you'll find all the moves you could ever want (learned, hereditary and all compatible TMs/HMs from G/S/C and R/B/Y, if applicable), breeding chains for hereditary moves, Pokédex entries, general descriptions, max stats, in-game locations, weaknesses and resistances, gameplay tips and one or more suggested movesets (SUGGESTED, people; I'm not telling you what to do) to get the most bang for your Pokébuck.
I like Kingler. He's yet another one of those unfortunate Pokemon
whose stats are laid out totally wrong for his particular type, but I like
him anyway. He doesn't learn the greatest moves, but I like him anyway.
He's pretty darn ugly (bordering on fugly, even), but I like him anyway.
Blame it on my being a woman; we tend to like weird things and rarely bother
to try and justify them (just look at some of the riff-raff male types
we end up with while ignoring you, the "nice guy"). Kingler isn't much
in the way of a Water type, but under the right conditions he can be a
decent Pokemon in general.
|NAME: Kingler
TYPE: Pincer (Water)
WEIGHT: 132 lbs.
EVOLUTION: evolves from Krabby at level 28
AVAILIBLE IN: Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal
LOCATION: Use the Super Rod to fish for Kingler in all versions. Check Route 23 in Red and Blue, Route 25 in Yellow and Seafoam Island in Blue and Yellow. GSC owners can find Kingler in the waters of Cherrygrove, Cianwood and Olivine City, Union Cave, the Whirl Islands and Routes 19, 34 and 40.
|Learned Moves:
Bubble - Basic
Leer - Basic
Vicegrip - lvl 20
Guillotine - lvl 25
Stomp - lvl 34
Crabhammer - lvl 42
Harden - lvl 49
Bubble - Basic
Leer - level 5
Vicegrip - lvl 12
Harden - lvl 16
Stomp - lvl 23
Guillotine - lvl 27
Protect - lvl 38
Crabhammer - lvl 49
|Compatible TMs:
TM03 - Swords Dance
TM06 - Toxic
TM08 - Body Slam
TM09 - Take Down
TM10 - Double-Edge
TM11 - Bubblebeam
TM12 - Water Gun
TM13 - Ice Beam
TM14 - Blizzard
TM15 - Hyper Beam
TM20 - Rage
TM31 - Mimic
TM32 - Double Team
TM34 - Bide
TM44 - Rest
TM50 - Substitute
HM01 - Cut
HM03 - Surf
HM04 - Strength
|G/S/CTM03 - Curse
TM06 - Toxic
TM08 - Rock Smash
TM10 - Hidden Power
TM13 - Snore
TM14 - Blizzard
TM15 - Hyper Beam
TM16 - Icy Wind
TM17 - Protect
TM18 - Rain Dance
TM20 - Endure
TM21 - Frustration
TM27 - Return
TM31 - Mud-Slap
TM32 - Double Team
TM34 - Swagger
TM35 - Sleep Talk
TM44 - Rest
TM45 - Attract
TM46 - Thief
TM49 - Fury Cutter
HM01 - Cut
HM03 - Surf
HM04 - Strength
HM06 - Whirlpool
|Hereditary Moves (G/S/C only):
Amnesia: Breed a male Slowpoke/Slowbro or Wooper/Quagsire with a female Corsola, then breed the resulting male Corsola with Amnesia to a female Krabby/Kingler.
Dig: Teach R/B/Y TM28 (Dig) to Psyduck/Golduck, Slowpoke/Slowbro or Squirtle/Wartortle/Blastoise. Transfer to G/S and, if male, breed with a female Kabuto/Kabutops. Finally, breed the resulting male Kabuto with Dig to a female Krabby/Kingler.
Flail: Breed a male Magikarp with a female Horsea/Seadra/Kingdra, then breed the resulting male Horsea with Flail to a female Kabuto/Kabutops. Finally, breed the resulting male Kabuto with Flail to a female Krabby/Kingler.
Haze: Breed a male Wooper/Quagsire with a female Omanyte/Omastar, then breed the resulting male Omanyte with Haze to a female Krabby/Kingler.
Slam: Breed a male Wooper/Quagsire with a female Omanyte/Omastar, then breed the resulting male Omanyte with Slam to a female Krabby/Kingler.
Ice Beam: Kingler can also learn Ice Beam via the Move Tutor in Goldenrod City (Crystal only).
Ha! Can you imagine anything being attracted to this thing? I may like Kingler, but I'll be the first to admit he ain't the prettiest Pokemon out there by a long shot. So it'll be all the more insulting to your opponent (and therefore fun) when they find their own Pokemon unable to attack 50% of the time out of adoration for this monster. Attract is just a fun move in general; I use it on several of my own Pokemon for kicks and find it works even better than expected simply because my opponent usually underestimates its effect.
Two Special weaknesses and a 198 Special Defense? Yep, I'd say Kingler pretty much needs Amnesia. If someone were to Baton Pass the move to it, Kingler would be well nigh unstoppable. Barring that, though, you'll be able to afford setting up your own as long as you bring Kingler in against the right opponent (namely something that doesn't use Special Attacks, forcing your opponent to either waste a turn switching or else try to chip away at Kingler's awesome 328 Defense).
The last two moves should be pretty obvious; Swords Dance up and then let loose with Body Slams. I recommend Body Slam for the sweet chance of Paralysis...Parattraction can be an evil, evil thing. If you think you can get away with it (depending on your opponent's type and moves), you might try Body Slamming before setting up with Amnesia and Swords Dance. After all, if you manage to affect your opponent with both
Paralysis and Infatuation you'll find the rest of your setup much easier. If you prefer extra power over stat afflictions you might want to go with Double-Edge as opposed to Body Slam; that shot at Parattraction is simply too good for me to pass up.
There are other good moves for Kingler out there; in fact I am sure a few people will take offense at my "wasting" a slot with Attract. No matter. Haze is decent, though you probably won't want to use it if you're relying on Swords Dance and Amnesia. Swagger is acceptable considering Kingler's high Defense, and Substitute is a standard of many Pokemon movesets. Guillotine is fun, though it isn't as effective on Kingler as Horn Drill is on many other Pokemon due to Kingler's lackluster Speed.
If you're looking for novelty and/or STAB, you might even try Crabhammer.
Kingler's Special Attack is a joke and Crabhammer's accuracy isn't all
that great, but it does stand a good chance of becoming a Critical Hit.
So please, give Kingler a chance. As a Water type he's painfully lacking, but as a general heavy-hitter he just might have what it takes to go the distance. As is the case with many Pokemon, one of Kingler's greatest strengths lies in the fact that NOBODY will be expecting to see one. Use this to your advantage and Kingler may prove to be worth its weight in gold.
Don't forget to try your hand at training this intimidating yet misunderstood crustacean, and drop by tomorrow for your regularly scheduled dose of Vitamin P (Pokemon of the Day, of course)!
Please email any questions or comments to firstname.lastname@example.com, or drop me a line if you just wanna say hello! I'm always up for a rousing Pokémon chat. And, as always, feel free to visit us on IGN's dedicated Pokémon Board. See you there!


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Coach was founded in 1941. Changed its name to Tapestry in 2017 after buying Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.
|Tapestry Inc
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|Tapestry Inc
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Our first step was to ask our friends. Here's what they had to say (I highlight the parts interesting to me):
It all depends on performance, very heavily weighted. The most obvious thing they do is to have a set of responsibilities for each level and see quantitative proof that the person meets the expectations of the next level. They do this by discussing among the next to next level guys.
The most realistic estimate is 1-1.5 years at lower levels. Hike is subjective, again, by performance. They have a committee that decides the hike. it's a combination of max pay per level, how good this person is, and how much he gets. As a common trend, they give more bonuses and fewer hikes. Because bonus is a one-time thing and hike is a commitment.
I don't know the qualitative number for hike, but bonus is around 10-12% for normal performance
Compensation is reevaluated every year according to market standards. Promotions are totally merit-based, performance-based, so it depends on the level you are operating on, consistently, for at least 6 months. We want people to be consistently performing at the next level for at least 6 months before promotion. Every 6 months, we have a review cycle. Managers get peer feedback on what the engineer accomplished, and managers from different orgs will review the anonymized engineer, and compare engineers at the same rank to calibrate for impact across orgs.
The employee who thinks he/she is eligible for promotion applies to their manager. Along with this application he/she gets recommendation from other engineers they worked with during the last 6 months. These peer employees write a single paragraph describing what they worked on how that employee did a good job.
Once the application is in, the manger sits with the promotion committee and determines the case. A promotion committee is usually 2-3 top senior engineers who evaluate the work and give their opinion. Ultimately its the manager's decision to promote that employee.
At Salesforce, my title transitions were:
AMTS -> MTS: 13 months, 10% increase MTS -> SMTS: 15 months, 8.77% increase
Here's what I think is standard: AMTS -> MTS: 11-18 months MTS -> SMTS: 24 months SMTS -> LMTS: 24-36 months LMTS -> PMTS: 36+ months.
Based on the above accounts and other research we did, we picked out the patterns that stood out to us:
After absorbing the above research, we finally came up with a rough guideline to handle promotions:
Promotions are done every quarter and generally the expectation for promotions are as follows, broken down by the frequency of promotions depending on performance. These frequencies are relative to start date or date of last promotion. Keep in mind that these are guidelines, not hard rules, and does not mean that circumstances outside of the guidelines will not be considered:
3 months – a promotion can be given in 3 months after an employee's start date or after any promotion if evaluations show that the company would be in a more fair state if the employee was set at a higher multiplier. Promotions do not necessarily mean that your next promotion is delayed by 3 months.
6 months – an exceptional promotion given very rarely, to employees whose performance greatly exceeds expectations
9 months – a great promotion, given infrequently to employees whose performance exceeds expectations
12 months – a good promotion given regularly to employees whose performance meets expectations
Role Differences: The compensation vs. time (assuming constant performance) curves for sales and engineering are different when considering market rate and as such the guidelines may be applied differently depending on the role. See graphic below from https://www.wealthfront.com/tools/startup-salary-equity-compensation
Seniority: The seniority of positions affects how frequently promotions are given. It is common for promotion frequency to decrease as the position becomes higher, and this will affect how the guidelines will be applied.
Expectations Work smarter, not harder (aka work more efficiently, not more hours). There is no expectation for work outside of regular office hours, and you will not be held back for promotion because you didn't work outside office hours.
Our system isn't perfect. After having implemented it and running it for the past two quarters, we have identified challenges that we will want to solve as we grow:
If you have any questions or feedback for us on what you've read or our promotion guidelines, feel free to tweet me @ryochiba and @tint . Would love to hear your ideas and share what we have learned!


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I understand the physical meaning of electrostatic energy of a system of charges (or a distribution with given density) as the energy stored in the system while working to carry the charges from infinity to their actual place in the system. According to this article on Wikipedia, in the case of a static field you can also compute that energy as the integral of energy density $U=\int\frac{1}{2}\epsilon_{0}|\vec{E}|^2dV$. What is the physical interpretation of this density? What is the physical meaning of the expression energy of an electrostatic field and can this concept be used also in the non-static case? And with other fields as the gravitational one?
P.S. I hope this question doesn't seem obvious or useless. Being a student of mathematics, I really like to think about an abstract field $\vec{E}$ governed by Maxwell equations and then give it some physical meaning, unfortunatly I have not seen any theoretical physics yet, only some general physics.


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My first topic is about the Mandela effect. Now before you go ahead and get out your tin foil hat I should mention: I think it's complete BS. I'll admit, when i first heard about it I got caught in the hype and i was really excited about it. My excitement quickly faded when I did a little in-depth research.
The Mandela effect is a collective remembrance of things but in reality it was a set of facts which ranged from slightly to extremely different from the truth. All of this stemmed from people believing Nelson Mandela died in jail(which is false).After a small amount of looking into most of these so-called "Mandela effect theories" you can debunk them.
Even though the facts are bs, people still might remember them differently from the truth. There are a few different reasons why. It's sort of like the childhood game "Telephone"; you know, where one person whispers something to someone in a line and the next person whispers whatever they thought they heard and then the next whispers and so on…
Memory is tricky like that. If it's not fact checked then they'll just use their best guess(which may not be entirely accurate). The passing of information sometimes gets so distorted it's unrecognizable.
The amount of people today that will read an article on Facebook and believe it fully in order to justify their opinions is astonishing. For example: one popular meme had Obama shaking hands with famous rapper Dj Khalid. It was captioned,"Obama shaking hands with the leader of Isis."People are too afraid to look their own ignorance in the face sometimes; so much so that they'll go as far as blaming something else since forgetting how to spell chick-fil-a on some sort of rift between dimensions (another Mandela effect theory). It happens… memory is fickle business and it's nothing to be ashamed about(I won't go into this presidential election and how I believe it's outcome was affected by the belief in this…).
The reason behind people believing all of this dis-information is simple: people normally won't take the time to fact check. People can easily be complacent. Either this dis-information justifies what they've believed all along and spreads it around or they simply don't care enough to put the time into fact checking.
It's always extremely important to check facts. You can fact check me right now… a decent amount of the articles you might read on facebook today are 100% fake(click-bait designed to create traffic to sell their products). Some people make a career out of making up enticing stories breed to make you click and read them.
It doesn't benefit them in any way besides money. I wouldn't go as far as to say it's some sort of government control technique or a way to push political views; it's more about cash. One man(and again feel free to fact check me) claimed he was making 10,000 a month just from ad traffic. That kind of salary is enough to make any man turn a blind eye to how it effects people. They take a topic and popularize it by making the story worth reading; facts or not, it doesn't make a difference and this is how many things work now.


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Got incredibly sound sleep last night, after eschewing reading and turning in at an uncharacteristically early 1 am. Slept like a rock, not moving the entire night until waking up to the sound of my Sweet Maggie coming downstairs at about 9. Felt wonderful. Got up, dove into work, getting all of the newsletters done, not only for Piranha but for my other two clients as well, submitting invoices... intermixed in there was stuff related to the rug shop website, as well as watching a pair of WW2-related documentaries... standing in sharp contrast to the raft of stand-up comedian routines I've watched over the past couple days.
The first was called On Common Ground. It was a documentary (just over an hour) that centered around a group of US Army veterans returning to the Huertgen Forest, more than a half-century after the grueling battle that took place there... if you know anything about that battle, you know that it was the longest single battle the US Army has ever fought, in its history, lasting from mid September 1944 to mid February 1945. 30,000 casualties for the Allies and 33,000 casualties for the Germans. It was frozen hell on earth, and in incredibly dense forest, under near constant artillery fire. If you've seen Band of Brothers, the episode(s) that deal(s) with that battle are, I'm sure, in mind now.
What made it more interesting was that concurrently, the doc deals with a group of German veterans of the same battle. Of course, the US veterans arrange to make a trip out to Germany, not only to revisit the Huertgen forest battlegrounds, but to meet the group of German veterans. Sounds great on paper - the execution of the reunion was more than a little awkward. There were plenty of cordial faces and warm handshakes, but there was a strong undercurrent of uneasiness that made the last third of the doc a little hard to watch. Still, to look into the faces of these old grizzled vets and hear them tell their stories, with that distant but unwavering gaze in their eyes... gives me chills every time.
The other documentary was called Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary. This was absolutely riveting to me... it was about as 'no frills' a production I had ever seen. Apparently, this young German lady named Traudl Junge, through a series of serendipitious events, became Hitler's secretary in 1942, and remained so until the end of the war. The documentary consists simply of Frau Junge sitting, telling her story to an interviewer. It's basically the raw video footage of the series of interviews that a pair of authors recorded for the purpose of writing a book about her. Like most people that went through the war, Frau Junge basically kept silent about her story for decades. She said the burden to tell the story has weighed on her heavily over the recent past, so she agreed to give the interviews so that the book could be written.
Needless to say, they also cut these video interviews into this rough documentary, because it is so amazingly fascinating. She recounts all that she could about the events of her childhood, how she ended up in Hitler's service, the way he was in private, daily life, tons of little anecdotes that she tells with a mixture of horror and amazement - that she could have so admired a man that was doing incredibly horrible things that she had no clue about. She took dictation, basically, and lived in the bunkers, traveling with Hitler and his circle. She was at the mountain compound when the Valkyre assassination attempt took place, talking to Hitler in the immediate aftermath, describing his exulted mood of triumph and confirmation, feeling that God had spared him and confirmed his mission, which he would now pursue until the end. She was there in Berlin, when things dissolved, taking his last will and testament. She tried to entertain the Goebbel's children in the lead-up to their death by their mother's hand (unknown to her, of course). She described when Hitler gave his last farewells and killed himself. She described in detail her friendship and interactions with Eva Braun. But mostly she recounts the way that the bunker was so isolated and psychologically numbing - they really had no clue what was going on in the world. She said they all felt trapped. And when Hitler finally killed himself, she said they were all like limp puppets, missing their puppet masters...
I know not everyone digs this kind of stuff - I really am trying to be brief here. But I find it ridiculously fascinating... and all it was was a woman sitting there for 90 minutes, talking in German, with subtitles, watching her face as she wrestled with this giant thing inside her that has been eating at her since the war. You could see the pain and guilt and confusion and self-doubt, as she pondered (for the zillionth time) how she could have been so close, and yet have no clue what was really happening. Should she have known what he really was? Should she have tried to do something about it, being so incredibly close to him? Could she have?
She ended up dying in the hospital the night that this movie was to premiere. I guess she finally was at rest, having told her story. Anyway, no news to you all... WW2 is endlessly fascinating to me.
In the mail today, I received two more of the books I ordered. That means all 4 of the used fantasy books I ordered are here, as well as a copy of Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson that Joseph passed onto Rebekeh, to pass on to me at Church yesterday. At the moment, I'm still reading The Talisman by Stephen King, which is barely holding me. Honestly, it isn't really very well written... and with all of these awesome new books (and several of the older ones I still have yet to read) all calling my name, I may ditch the Talisman and turn to something else.
Joe Abercrombie announced his next project on his blog the other day - a new book called The Heroes (working title). Here's a snippet from his synopsis:
It's called The Heroes, both because the action centres around a ring of standing stones called the Heroes, and because it's about heroism and all that (meant semi-ironically, of course). It mostly takes place over the course of three days, and is the story of a single battle for control of the North. Think The Lord of the Rings meets A Bridge Too Far, with a sprinkling of Band of Brothers and Generation Kill.You can dart over to his blog if you want to read more about it. He says it will feature some characters and settings in common with his First Law series, and that he's aiming for a Feb 2011 release window. Being that it's about a battle, perhaps there will be less of what I found to be rather illogical/unpalatable in Best Served Cold.
I know all this is boring to most of you. Good thing the Movie Quote Contest starts up again tomorrow, eh? MUAHAHAHA!!!!
I do have a cool video for you tonight. Some of you might have seen it already over on Today's Big Thing. I had seen it before, a few months ago, but forgot about it. Don't know how I could have forgotten about it - it's pretty memorable and amazing. Check this out...
Grizzly Bear guy that pulled that crap with the bears up in Alaska, and paid for it big time... You'd think the Siegfried and Roy debacle would show this guy to tread carefully.
Maybe I should email him this pic, eh?
I guess I should apologize for yesterday's dog pic. I thought it was funny, in a goofy, kind of manic way... at least, that's how I saw it. Several people have commented on it, and now I can see more of a panic and desperation in the dog's face than the big, goofy grin I saw at first. My apologies to those that were weirded out.
Anyway, sorry for the mellow post tonight. Hey, sometimes I'm mellow, what can I say. Gonna go see if it's my turn in any of my Facebook Scrabble games, then go read and hit the hay. Until tomorrow, remember, this blank stare speaks only of a half-bored interest in food.


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100 Trendy Long Hairstyles for Women to Try in 2017
Long hairstyles give you a whole lot of versatility. There are so many great hairstyles you can try out that will make your overall look pretty, edgy, bohemian, rocker chic, or whatever else you're going for. It's hard to create a list that fully encompasses all of the different styles you can achieve from having long hair, but here we have our best attempt. This is a list of 100 great long hairstyles – ideas for how to style long hair.
1. Half Back with Braids
This is a cute long hairstyle that emulates a messy bun, with chic braids leading to the back. This style celebrates your long, wavy hair, and also gives you the cute visuals of a messy bun and braids. Plus, this style features the trending dark to light highlights.
2. Wavy Half-Up Fishtail Braid
This hairstyle features long, wavy hair with a fishtail braid using some of the hair in the back. This is definitely a style for women with thick hair, since it takes quite a bit of hair to pull off the braid and the full, wavy hair around it.
3. Braided Ponytail
With this long hairstyle, you can keep your locks out of your face while still keeping everything cute and chic. The blonde hair here comes in layers, with some platinum being mixed in with deeper shades of blonde. The braids on the side pull back into the ponytail, which helps take away from your volume as well.
4. Smooth Bun with Flat Braids
This low-hanging bun is characterized by the large, flat braids on either side, leading down into and across the top of the bun. This is such a summery hairstyle for long hair, and is perfect for anything from a formal occasion to a day out at a fair.
5. Sleek Asymmetrical Ponytail
The stack of brown and blonde in this long hairstyle is chic when broken up by a cute hair accessory, separating the simple ponytail from the asymmetrical top. The way the top is folded with a bobby pin, which adds a bit more character to an easy everyday hairstyle.
6. Classy High Bun
If you're looking forward to an elegant event this summer, but don't know how to style your long hair, this may be a great option. It is a classic, sophisticated bun that you can easily style with a lovely pin or clip, and it will stay out of your face for your event.
7. Large Mohawk Braid
This is a messy style for a long braid, with all of the hair being used to keep it right in the center for a funky mohawk appeal. This hairstyle showcases your voluminous hair in a new, front-and-center way, so you'll be able to make any passerby jealous of your beautiful tresses.
8. Classic Wavy Long Hairstyle
There are no bells and whistles to this cute and elegant hairstyle. It is worn down and curled, showing off the beautiful blonde highlights. With a simple headband being the only adornment here, this is a versatile, everyday hairstyle for long hair for any occasion.
9. Frosty Half-Up Hairstyle
In an icy blonde and brown color, this long hairstyle is pulled half up in the back with lovely twists. A great holiday style, this hairdo would also look beautiful any other time of year. It is an easygoing style that will look nice all day, whether it's messy or sleeker.
10. Playful Knotted Ponytail
This is a hairstyle you can have fun with. The knotting done to complete this ponytail is rather simple and straightforward, and there's a bit of leeway to put your own twist on this style. It's a great riff on an everyday ponytail.
11. Loose, Messy Braid
This cute long hairstyle uses all of your luscious locks in a messy braid, pulled into the back. It is a lovely, feminine braid made even cuter with a flower on a headband being woven into the braid as well. It is a messy way to keep your hair up during the summer.
12. Dreamy Partial Braid
For extra-long hair, this 'do features many different sections. You have a section of shiny, straight hair encased by a braid on either side, which all braids together to become one at the base. This has three great styles for long hair all in one!
13. Lovely Crown Braid
This is a straightforward braided crown, here seen accompanied by a crown of flowers. Keeping the bangs loose around the face adds another texture to the style, and takes away from the primness while still keeping it sophisticated. This is a long hairstyle perfect for a bride, or for anyone else!
14. Pastel Rainbow Triple Braid
These quirky braids are made trendier and quirkier because of the rainbow hair colors that we see everywhere today. The intricate braiding achieves a sporty look, since they are so tight to the head, and can help hold back some of your length, if you want to make for a shorter style.
15. Simple Wrapped Long Hairstyle
At the heart of this long hairstyle are long, flowing, wavy tresses. The simple wrapped twist with strands from the front of your hair adds a simple yet elegant touch to your style. It is an easy way to add an extra dimension to your everyday long hair, with a lovely result.
16. Easy Twisted Low Bun
This is an elegantly pulled back bun that has a lot of versatility as a long hairstyle. It is elegant enough to be fit for a bride with its twists from the sides to the bun itself, yet still simple and easygoing enough to be worn for a day out; it's all about how you choose to pull it off!
17. Loose and Messy Twists
This hairstyle is essentially one long faux braid; at a glance, it seems to be a large and messy braid, yet you can see all of the large twists and loops that actually take its place. It finally does fall into a loose braid at the bottom, so you're still given that beautiful look, plus the hair color in this style is gorgeous.
18. Braid-Trailed Bun
This hairstyle takes a classic, messy low bun and adds in a new dynamic with a braid going down the scalp and leading into the loose yet structured bun. It will add a fun new element to one of the ultimate go-to hairstyles for your long hair.
19. Thick and Messy Side Braid
This 'do flips all of your hair to one side, so you can braid all of it at once into a thick braid. Leaving the bangs loose here gives it an extra edge of casual appeal, and the color makes the whole style right on trend with hair fads of the moment.
20. Flipped Low Bun
This sophisticated low bun is another elegant and easy twist on a classic bun. The picture shows how well it can showcase trending highlights, and also how easy it is to add in a touch more of elegance with a simple headband. This is another option for long hair that can either be formal or casual.
21. Large Side Braids
These fishtail braids are a modern spin on the often childish side braids. That adds an element of fun to the look, while still staying modern and rather mature through the color, the feathery texture, and the looseness at the top.
22. Loose Hanging Braids
Here you have another set of modern side braids. They hang loosely at the side, so you're getting the rather trendy look of double side ponytails, as well as the beauty of braids. Here they are shown as a mix of edge and sophistication.
23. Braided Updo
The gorgeous blonde hair in this long hairstyle is kept perfectly in place, yet still hangs loose. It balances elegance and casualness, so the bohemian style can go from day to night in the blink of an eye. All it takes is a headband to accessorize the look, as well.
24. Multiple Boho Braids
With these cute boho braids, there is a lot of benefit. You don't have to worry about your long hair getting in your face and you can still show off its length. And as the poster so aptly alluded to in her post with this hairstyle, it dose have a bit of resemblance to everyone's favorite pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow!
25. Old Fashioned Braid
This is a hairstyle that would seem right at home at a schoolhouse over a century ago, but of course that type of style is continually coming back into trend today. This look is made even more modern with its purple, reverse ombre color.
26. Glamorous Bunched Long Hairstyle
This look seems to have been pulled straight out of an old love story. Like it was the style of a western heroine, or a southern belle, this style is a classic beauty and doesn't need to be made modern. The loose braid is timeless and elegant, while still exuding some carefree spirit with the loose strands.
27. Timeless Light Curls
This long hairstyle has curls that fall right on the fine line between waves and curls. Regardless of what you want to call them, the overall hairstyle is timeless and elegant, perfect for that old Hollywood glamour, or for a classic bridal look, especially with a touch of a lovely accessory.
28. Full Blonde Ponytail
Volume can be such an exciting element for long hairstyles when they're done right. Too much and you have a bit of a hair disaster, but just enough like in this style is truly stunning. You can have the body in your hair and the lightness of the bangs falling loosely in front.
29. Loose Ballerina Bun
Classically worn tight all around, ballerina buns are a timeless trend, but when they are worn looser, it becomes a lot more versatile. It simultaneously becomes more casual and more elegant, so you can really wear it wherever you need to go and feel right in place; almost as if a ballerina bun and a messy bun were merged together.
30. Side Fishtail Braid
This adorable side braid is as long and well-managed as a mermaid's hair, especially with the lovely tinted grey color in this photo. With the continual braid coming from one side of the head to the other, the hair can be structured and given movement at the same time. It's perfect for any time of year.
31. Half-Up Top Knot
A lazy-chic woman's dream hairstyle, this hairdo came around as a trend that also promised to hide oily hair if one didn't have time to shower, say. Just toss part up in a messy bun and let the rest of your hair speak for itself with beautiful curls for a look you can rock all day.
32. Voluminous Side Braid
Generally speaking, the larger the braid (with the long hair to support it), the more elegant the overall style. Here, that mentality is definitely true. The style is sort of a half fishtail braid, as it's been loosened up a great deal to achieve this luscious, voluminous effect.
33. Wrapped Braid Crown
What better way to keep your long hair up and away than to wrap it around like a crown? This is an elegant hairstyle for long hair, with twists and loops working around the head in a beautiful updo, with well-placed strands falling around the face for a loose effect; it is great for a formal event!
34. Updo with Timeless Elegance
Another old fashioned, almost haunting long hairstyle, this look could be from any era. It is rather voluminous, due to the long hair within the style, and the loose strands help it to be worn for a long time for any occasion, since you won't quite notice when hairs fall loose apart from what was intentional.
35. Tight Side Fishtail Braid
Tight braids often have a sportier look, which is true for this style, but the overall styling of the image shows that it can be more sophisticated too. It is made modern in a lovely way, from the deep brown hair as it moves into a lovely blonde at the tip of the hair, spiraling down the braid for an ombre effect.
36. Wave with a Twist
This curly/wavy hairstyle has a lovely way of shifting the hair, with twists and tucks around to keep things interesting. The long hairstyle is beautiful in a simple way, so it doesn't necessarily require a formal event to wear. A cute headband can really bring some character to the look as well!
37. Curly Pink Glamour
The long hairstyle here is a rather basic wavy hairstyle, aside from its modern pink color and classic glamour twists in the back. This works well with the red flowers in this shot to bring together modern trends and classic, old Hollywood glamour in a beautiful way. You can't get much better than that!
38. Low Side Bun and Braid
When you have long hair it can get difficult to gather it all into a nice neat bun, so you have to get a bit more creative. By using this braid, you can use up some of your length, while adding this nice touch to a standard low bun. In this lovely blonde color, this look is primed and ready for summer.
39. Half-Up Braided Knot
Going along with the half-up hairstyle trend, this look features a braid where a bun is generally found. In a spring/summer theme, the knot is a similar shape to that of a flower, so you're all set to go out and enjoy the sun with this fun twist on a modern trend.
40. Elegant Length with Pinned Bangs
Sometimes just pinning back your bangs (or the front sections of your hair in general) is all you need for an elegant hairstyle. You took the time to grow out your long hair, and a simple curl is always beautiful, so this simple and elegant twist for your bangs will have you simple and sweet for any occasion, formal or otherwise.
41. Half Dutch Fishtail Braid
This cute version of a Dutch fishtail braid actually stops halfway through the hair, before turning into a simple ponytail. The finished style is adorable and can be dressed up or down, and you can't deny that it's easier, since you don't have to worry about going through all of your hair or finishing it off nice and neat at the end!
42. Three Strand Mermaid Braid
This braid is created by twisting and tucking in the outside strands. It is a lovely, loose version of a trending mermaid braid, especially with the help of the lovely color in use. Adding in a cute hair chain just adds in an additional spark of bohemian flair, to add your own personal style to the long hairstyle.
43. Knot-Braided Bangs
Pulling back your bangs can actually add a lot of character and texture to your long hair, especially when it is braided in such a way as this. Adding in the knots brings a new dimension to the long hairstyle, and makes for an overall more unique look that has a great structure to it.
44. Boho Braided Ponytail
Ponytails are always great go-to hairstyles for women with long hair, but this style adds in a little twist. Adding in small braids from the strands at the top of your head adds texture to your ponytail and an interesting visual appeal, so it will spice up a gold standard long hairstyle.
45. Knotted Braid Mohawk
A trending cool girl hairstyle, this is a look exclusively for women with enough length and volume in their hair to pull off such a style. You need quite a bit of hair to get the proper lift to your braid, especially since in this version the knots are so large. Rather than braiding, this adds a more natural feeling to the look as well.
46. Bridal Fishtail Braid
Looking elegant and ready for the aisle, this is a side fishtail braid for long hair that has a glamorous execution. The hair seems to be beautifully folding into itself, and the loose version of this classically tight and structured braid adds in an unrivaled sense of beauty and luxury.
47. Purple Rapunzel Braid
With the lovely vine accessory in this braid, as well as the general style, the likeness to that of Rapunzel is stunning. The purple hair of this long hairstyle is a lovely and modern shade, and the flat, twisting braids are a simple yet elegant way to show it off for summer.
48. Medium Bun
This is a staple hairstyle for long hair, as it is simply a bun pulled back at a mid-level, loosely enough to not seem uptight and tightly enough to keep strays at bay. The addition of pearls here only enhances its sophistication, moving the classically luxurious accessory from the neck and ears to the hair.
49. Elegantly Wrapped Headband
This long hairstyle requires a simple, lovely headband to keep its folds and wraps in place. The loose updo is elegant in its simplicity, and with its nearly symmetrical tucks in the back, there's nothing too abstract that stands out, yet the hairstyle calls for attention due to its lovely appeal.
50. Wide French Fishtail Braid
Combining these two braid types makes for a bohemian long hairstyle. The French braiding along the top leads into the wide fishtail for the rest of the hair, and is worn in a loose, casual fashion. The result of the style is easygoing and straightforward, despite the complex work put into the style process.
51. Half-Up Hair Bow
When two hair trends merge together, great things happen. This long hairstyle features the hair bow and half-up trends, and brings them together in a natural way that looks fabulous. It's made especially cute by letting your long hair wave and curl slightly, in a pretty way for any occasion.
52. Unforgettable Textured Ponytail
The ponytail is one long hairstyle that has never (and will never) go out of style. This particular style is one that is reminiscent of the '80s, falling in a loose, carefree way. But then again, that's just as popular now than it was then, so in the end it's still a modern long hairstyle!
53. Long and Bouncy Curls
Some curls are light and breezy, while others like this full, voluminous hairstyle fall heavier with fuller curls. Sometimes the best way to show off your length is to bring out the best of the density and volume, and from there you can choose to style it up or leave it down like this beautifully colored hairstyle.
54. (Mostly) Straight Long Hair with Twisted Braids
The spiraling twists of this long hairstyle are rather unique, and are what ultimately make this look worth nothing. It is also beautiful to note that the hair remains straight until about a foot from the end, where it becomes wavy. The style is super casual and easy to wear, yet has a delicate sense of intrigue about it.
55. Braided Crown Bun
You can add some elegance to your messy bun by braiding strands to be wrapped around the bun itself in a crownesque fashion. You can still let your baby hairs fall loose, and show off different colors in your hair as well, in this new layered way.
56. Pulled Side Braid
This interesting side braid is a perfect long hairstyle, since you don't have to worry about incorporating all of your hair into one braid. This braid is characterized by the large strands of hair being pulled from the far side and brought into the braid, giving a unique and appealing visual.
57. Undercut Side Braid
With hair tattoos being a modern trend, you may be looking for new hairstyles to show yours off. This style is made for undercut long hairstyles, and it helps keep all of your hair in place to one side, allowing for optimal image visualization; plus, the beautiful fishtail braid like this is a trend in and of itself.
58. Flowing Long Hairstyle with Braided Ladder
Not quite a ladder, but the back detail of this beautiful hairstyle certainly has the image. Let your long hair flow in the wind, while still adding in some great character and beauty from this sleek braid detailing wrapping around the back. It is made even more beautiful thanks to the rose gold ombre coloring here.
59. Multi-Braided Rainbow Hair
When executed so expertly, rainbow colored hair is the most beautiful thing, especially (in my opinion) with long hair. This long hairstyle shows how such colored hair can really pop with multiple braids coming together and creating some great movement and texture along with it.
60. Double Fishtail Braids
When you have all that long hair, sometimes splitting it in half makes it a lot more manageable. These double braids give you all the great, sporty sleekness of a single fishtail braid, but it's more interesting and also easier to wear! It's a great way to leave your hair a bit messy while keeping it structured.
61. Bumped Up Braid
With all of the hair pinned up into a single braid starting at the top of the head, bumping it up with some volume adds some fun and brings a new element to classic braids. This is a style that works well for formal yet laid-back occasions, among others, since the long hairstyle itself is structured yet loose.
62. Fishtail Detailed Updo
The overall look of this cute hairstyle for long hair is totally classic, but the truly stunning part of it is the fishtail braid detail done on the side. You can't quite see the braid itself, as it is woven into the hair and updo, but the style is distinct and adds a touch of care and extra elegance to an already elegant hairstyle.
63. Criss-Cross Updo
With a structure weaving together almost looking like wooden blocks, this blonde long hairstyle adds additional layers to a staple low bun. It's wrapped to stay tight, but still stays loose in the front to give loose hair the chance to enhance the casual appeal of the style.
64. Elegant Bun with Braid Headband
Why worry about choosing the perfect headband to complement your elegant hairstyle when you can just use your own hair instead? By creating small, tight braids, you can manipulate them to act as a headband, while the rest of your hair is pinned back in a classic updo.
65. Double Waterfall Triple French Braid Bun
Listing all the details sounds like a mouthful, but the result is actually quite simple looking. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to create simple elegance, like in this braid/bun combo hairstyle. The French braids here add texture and beauty to the simple hairstyle, without overpowering anything.
66. Half-Braid Pigtails
This is an interesting long hairstyle, for many reasons. It is a take on the classic riding hairstyle, with the top part of the hair braided in medium sized braids, and the rest falling as sleek ponytails. The difference there is the most visually stunning piece, especially with the differences in hair color between the two sections in this image.
67. Double Dutch Braids
As large, almost bumped up braids starting at the top of the head, these double Dutch braids make for a great long hairstyle. The symmetrical dual styling is elegant and sophisticated, while still having that youthful styling of braids and pigtails as well.
68. Bubble Braid
When you have long hair, you get used to having some great volume with your hairstyles, and braids generally are used to tame that. However, bubble braids can help you keep that volume and also enjoy having a stylish braid. It adds a new dimension to classic braids, and can be styled for any occasion.
69. Fishtail Updo
For this easy long hairstyle, you just need to start with some fishtail braids. The braids are tucked up and wrapped around one another to create this beautiful updo that's perfect for summer. Fishtail braids are already associated with summer, so this way you can have that style while keeping your hair away from your neck and face.
70. Curly Pinned Back Long Hairstyle
An essential styling for anyone with long hair is perfect curls. It's a style that everyone should definitely be using every now and then, at least, especially since it can be a start to such a lovely and elegant hairstyle. With full braids coming back and down part of the head, there is just the right number of elements going on to keep the focus on the beautiful long hair.
71. S-Shaped Braid
This intriguing braid style is half up (in the braid) and half just straight and tapered at the end. The S shape from twisting through the long hair is an elegant way to detract from the volume of your hair, while adding a unique element that also adds texture. It is a beautiful way to spice up a standard braid.
72. Perfectly Wavy Long Hairstyle
It doesn't matter what style you like to wear, wavy hair always has a place in your hairstyle repertoire. This image shows a perfectly placed wavy hairstyle, made complete with a cute hair chain; replacing the accessory could take this look from Coachella to Warped Tour in an instant.
73. Woven Braid and Bun
The smooth braid in this beautiful long hairstyle wraps perfectly back into a sleek, low bun at the back of the head. It is an elegant style that can also translate through any time of the day, so it's a great way to add a bit more sophistication or beauty to your daily look, or as a style for a formal occasion.
74. Feminine Fishtail with Flowers
This long, beautiful side style is totally structured, with tight braiding keeping every hair in place. The most interesting part of this hairstyle, though, is the wound hair at the top of the head, forming beautiful flowers via small braids. It's a downright angelic look that adds great femininity to your looks.
75. Ponytail with Fishtail Crown
Braid crowns are always a lovely touch to long hairstyles, especially since they're also actually practical. Making it a fishtail braid gives it more direction as well, with the center line being so predominant all along it. Sliding off into a natural ponytail, this casual look is perfectly balanced.
76. Loose Woven Side Braid
The color in this bun hairstyle is perfectly showcased, thanks to the weaving waterfall braid leading into the bun, which is loosely kept to the side in a casual yet beautiful way. It gives the illusion of having shorter hair, while still being able to keep all of that beautiful long hair up and out of the way.
77. Dutch Braid with a Low Bun
The structured Dutch braid in this hairstyle goes straight down the middle, creating an essence of the trendy mohawk braid hairstyle. The loose, messy bun that comes at the bottom of this style is made with a lot of care; messy buns take a lot of work to make look effortless!
78. Sectioned Boho Braid
This is a bohemian braid, created in a simple way with loose strands coming together with beautiful structure and ease. Plenty of people use hair chains to amp up their hairstyles, but this image shows that necklaces can be used for a similar effect!
79. Loose Updo with Flowers
This long hair updo features cascading strands that hang in a beautiful and feminine way. There's something so floral about the way the hair already is, and adding in the lovely flowers into the hair just takes it to the next level of feminine beauty. This is a style you can play around with and find what exactly works for your long hair.
80. Half-Up Braid Crown
With the majority of your long hair hanging free, this look is given character thanks to a lovely, simple braid crown that leads back into a flower bun at the back of the head. Nothing screams spring/summer quite like flowers, so having the hair itself turning into the bloom is a lovely rendition.
81. Large and Full Side Braid
This braid is kept sleek by using large, pin-straight strands of hair to create a simply constructed braid at the side. The bangs, however, are pulled straight back, at the beginning of the actual braid, creating a modern, edgier appearance. Braids can sometimes be overtly feminine, but this one shows constraint.
82. Flower Embedded Pull-Through Braid
This intricate braid is a great example of a feminine long hairstyle, especially with the cute flowers poking through at various stages. It's a great hairstyle for very long hair, since you can pull all of the different strands into a complex yet structured beautifully easygoing braid.
83. Loose Double Buns
These side buns are strange and quirky, yet super cute " almost in a Princess Leia sort of way. A lot of the hair is left loose and free, with the buns being structured and held back. It's a great way to keep long hair up, without having to pull at the strands and put them into stretched locations.
84. Waterfall-Styled Fishtails
This long hairstyle is smart and sophisticated, in that it looks as though it could easily be a part of a schoolgirl or riding outfit. It's sleek and mature with a youthful twist, with intricate braiding creating the effect. The cascading effect isn't easy to create in such a sleek way, but the result is worth all the painstaking work.
85. Wide Partial Braid
The braid detail of this ponytail is so simple yet intriguing, since it only goes a few inches down the hair before trailing off into the flowing length. It's a look that has a subtle elegance to it, but is still a casual, lazy day hairstyle for long hair. It's a great student look for all ages, but for any other daily occasion as well.
86. Large Flower Braid
Since this particular style is purple, it's very striking. Even despite that, the beautiful flower braided at the back of the hair is already striking, which makes the curly hair almost give the illusion of roots. Who needs accessories when you can do something like this with your hair?
87. Classic Pigtails
Braided pigtails have a sense of childish nostalgia about them, but this particular style brings it into the modern age by starting the braiding right by the part of the hair. It brings a surprisingly significant twist to the style, while still keeping it simple, classic, and casual, complementing the loose strands.
88. Thick Side Braid
For any occasion, this thickly braided hairstyle is perfect for long hair. It can be a daily style or for a formal occasion, especially when you add in little accessories to the tip of the braid, like flowers or other clips. It's a great way to celebrate the length of your hair.
89. Flowing Hair with Side Cornrows
That half-shaved look is a great, edgy trend, and I'd say it's even more fashionable when the buzz is replaced by cornrows. It adds some texture to that side of the hair, and also takes away the risk! If you decide you don't want that style anymore, it's a lot easier to ditch the cornrows than to grow out a shaved side.
90. Messy Bun with Dutch Braids
Adding just a bit of texture to a classic bun, these double Dutch braids work up along the scalp and into the base of the bun. They are a clear focal point of the style, yet still manage to stay subtle since the hair stays loose enough, not pulling the hair into tight braids that would otherwise detract from the style.
91. Double Waterfall Braid
This is a very loose rendition of a waterfall braid, since the strands being braided were woven so loosely with the rest of the hair. It leaves an interesting, yet simple crisscross effect that's elegant and fun to look at. The precision is remarkable and creates this long hairstyle that's simply cute and flirty.
92. Half-Up Double Buns
This is a hairstyle for long hair that brings in a crazy amount of volume with cute buns at the top to bring in some fun. They definitely work to help keep some hair away from the face while still not messing up any of the volume or structure. It's a simple and zany way to add a new style to your repertoire.
93. Simple Half-Tucked Long Hairstyle
Starting with straight hair, this elegant long hairstyle doesn't have any in-your-face qualities or accessories, yet is so sophisticated because of that simplicity. All it takes is a thin headband to create this effect, by tucking some of the hair behind it, making layers and folds that add some depth to your long hair.
94. Messy Knotted Twist
There are no embellishments on this hairstyle. It's a straightforward style you can easily create with your beautiful long hair. It starts with a simple (yet perfect!) curl, and is finished off by twisting strands from the front of your hair and knotting them in the back with a loose knot.
95. Loose Dutch Fishtail Braid
At a glance, this long hairstyle seems like a simple twisted strand held to the side, but it is actually a loose Dutch fishtail. The puffy volume allows the length to be shortened, and also less sporty, which can either make your overall look more elegant or edgier, depending on the outfit and makeup you are wearing.
96. Pretty Crown Braids
This is a romantic iteration of a crown braid, with sweet loose strands falling around the face. It almost becomes more of a halo than a braid, since the romantic look becomes nearly angelic. Yet, the crown is given more volume, lifting it up and away from the head, due to the multiple braids and positioning.
97. Lovely Side Braid
Another beautiful side braid creation for long hair, this style is totally summery, and would look darling with some cute floral details either woven into the braid or as a clip at the top of tip. It has a great level of elegance as well, making it perfect for a summer wedding, or even just as a daily hairstyle.
98. Angular Braided Updo
The braiding and interlocking of the hair in this beautiful hairstyle for long hair is exceedingly intricate. I'll be the first to say how difficult this hair looks, let alone how difficult it is to get right, but when done correctly, the strikingly angular shape is comparable to no other. It is a show stopping hairstyle.
99. Loose Double Braids
These chic braids look super soft and feminine, while still being trendy and youthful. At the top of the head, these braids are tighter, but ebb into a loose style; it is a perfect hairstyle for long hair that has some light volume to it. It's essentially an elevated pigtail!
100. Bumped Up Partial Braid
The braid here is actually only on the top of the head, taking a majority of the hair and volume into this one area, while the rest is left to fall in a simple, wavy ponytail. It gives the hair an overall edgy overhaul, making for a modern and unique long hairstyle, in a neat and updated way.
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Apple Releases iPhone Ad For This Holiday Season
If you are not in the holiday mood yet, Apple's new iPhone ad may put you in it. It was released earlier today and features a beautiful vision of Christmas - where family celebrates it together. Between the falling snow and a solo piano rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" playing in the background, Apple has shown that a good commercial is not just about the product itself - it is about how it may impact our lives. There are no specs and feature highlights, and even the phone itself is not particularly exposed. The ad is a story about a family Christmas and the iPhone is just an addition.
The main character of the spot is a teenager who doesn't participate in preparations for the Christmas dinner. He neither decorates the tree nor builds the snowman. Instead, every jump cut finds the boy playing with his iPhone, with his face illuminated blue by the light emitted by its screen. It may seem that the teenager is addicted to his phone and cannot let it go even by occasion as significant as winter holidays.
However, there is a reason why Apple's new ad was titled "Misunderstood". At the end of the commercial, it turns out that the boy was not wasting his time playing with the phone, but he was busy capturing all the important moments for the family and glueing them together in a film. As the family prepares to open presents, he beams his holiday video shot and edited entirely on his iPhone to the TV.
If you're curious to see the boy's video with your own eyes, Apple has posted it on YouTube in original quality.


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The conflict I chose was the Iraqi war. I read many articles and heard many opinions from people. They have varied from people that think we should be in the war, people that think we shouldn't be in the war, and people that aren't sure on what they think. Me my self-think we should be in this war 100%. And I have plenty of reasons to back this opinion up.
Was Iraq already on the verge of becoming a Third World Country? Some people think so and some people don't. Really the only reason they weren't was because they had industry. They had the oil industry that kept their country going. But it was not equally shared between the people because their country was a Dictatorship, which is not a good thing. The dictator Saddam Hussein made the decisions what they would do with the oil not the people.
Now that Saddam is out of power someone needs to be in that country to guide them to a new beginning.
Was there a threat of Saddam having weapons of mass destruction? Yes, was the U.S. Government sure that he had these, No. Part of the Government's job is to protect our country. They thought he had them and if he did have them, what could have happened to us if he used them. Cities could have been destroyed like Boston, New York; D.C. Millions of people could have died. The Government decided to go into Iraq and see if these weapons existed, and if they did we would have taken them and made our country even safer.
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My Name is Blessing
Title: My Name is Blessing
Author: Eric Walters
Publisher: Tundra
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Age range: 6 - 9 Years
Based on the life of a real boy, this warm-hearted, beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Baraka, a young Kenyan boy with a physical disability. Baraka and eight cousins live with their grandmother. She gives them boundless love, but there is never enough money or food, and life is hard —love doesn't feed hungry stomachs or clothe growing bodies, or school keen minds. Baraka is too young, and, with his disability, needs too much, and she is too old. A difficult choice must be made, and grandmother and grandchild set off on a journey to see if there is a place at the orphanage for Baraka. The story begins by looking at Baraka's physical disability as a misfortune, but ends by looking beyond the disability, to his great heart and spirit, and the blessings he brings.
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REVIEWS: Although the 2013 Audi S5 receives a refresh, it's not very different from the original Audi S5. Why? Walter de'Silva declared the original Audi A5/S5 coupe to be his most beautiful design ever and not much needed changing to keep the car looking good. Come to think of it, there wasn't much about the S5 that needed updating at all. But the auto industry demands updates every few years to keep the buzz going and Audi isn't a brand that rests on its laurels, so we're in southern Spain searching for subtle changes in the 2013 S5.
Design changes for the S5 are limited to new headlamps that feature revised LED lighting elements, which look more distinct and modern than the originals. A revised grille follows the shape of the A6 and A7. It's amazing how much these two minor changes do to improve the appearance of the S5's face. The new angles tighten everything up a bit and make the appearance slightly more muscular and masculine. None of the unchanged sheetmetal looks old or awkward with the revised face.
Inside the S5's cabin, buyers can opt for Audi's latest in infotainment, which includes Google Earth integration for the navigation unit and in-car WiFi, as well as a lightly updated MMI interface. Using Google Earth or WiFi will require a SIM card for the car and you're going to be paying for a separate data plan. That SIM card also means the Google Earth feed won't be available in areas with no cell reception. Thankfully the navigation system can still display roads the old fashioned way without relying on a data connection. MMI has been simplified slightly and the volume knob can now be used as a joystick to move between songs on a playlist or radio stations. There's also a bit of aluminum trim in the cabin that ties in the design with the exterior.
Enthusiasts will bemoan the loss of the previous S5 coupe's 4.2-liter V-8 and its intoxicating exhaust note. S5 convertibles have used the 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 since 2010 but the coupes are just now catching the downsizing wave. The 333-hp rating for the 3.0T is down 21 hp from the 4.2, but both engines are rated at 325 lb-ft of torque, and the S5 still moves with authority. If the loss of two cylinders offends you, perhaps the fact the coupe's standard transmission is a six-speed manual will be enough to placate you. An S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission is optional for the coupe and standard on the cabriolet. At least there's a noticeable increase in fuel economy with the 3.0T; the 17/26 mpg ratings for the S5 cabriolet compare favorably to the 14/22 mpg ratings of the old 4.2-liter S5 coupe with the manual gearbox.
Another notable mechanical change for the 2013 S5 is electromechanical steering. This steering system alone increases fuel economy by almost a full mile per gallon without drastically reducing steering feel – not that the S5 was on par with Lotus steering in the first place. Now that the S5 uses electromechanical steering, it offers optional lane keeping assist and has the ability to actively nudge the car back into its lane if the driver drifts over the lane marker without a turn signal. It's also possible for the car to change the steering ratio or actively steer out of an under- or oversteer event if the optional dynamic steering system is selected.
European S5s get even more help in the efficiency department though a new economy setting in the optional Drive Select system. As you can imagine, this setting optimizes every possible vehicle system from the steering to transmission shift program to the climate control to be as efficient as possible. It, along with a start-stop system, will most likely not be seen in the U.S. because there is no change in the EPA test cycle performance with the eco mode dialed in and the S5's buyers are more enchanted by its sporty personality than promise of fuel savings.
The 2013 Audi S5 incrementally improves upon a platform that's quite good. A slightly nicer interior, lightly updated front end, and a less thirsty powerplant are all it needed to remain competitive as it enters the second half of its production run. We won't receive the 2013 models until June of 2012, so there's still time to run out and grab a V-8 S5 if you are smitten with the 4.2's exhaust note. Or you could just wait for the RS5 to land on our shores.
On sale: June 2012
Base price: $54,500 (estimated)
Engine: 3.0-liter supercharged V-6
Power: 333 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 2900 rpm
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
EPA fuel economy (city/highway): 17/26 mpg (estimated)
Length: 182.5 in
Width: 79.5 in
Height: 53.9 in
Wheelbase: 108.3 in