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Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 20-10-2018 Part 1
This weekend's engine erring concerns going viral, buying big, keeping entitlements, and in part 2 dirty business, the price of love selection boxes and plenty more.
As usual, emails to Honest John should be addressed to: email@example.com Please try to keep them as short as possible.
"Now wash your hands"
I am recovering from a three and a half week bout of multiple viral infections probably picked up on motorway journeys. Symptoms included fluey, coughing, catarrh l and the dreadful symptoms of norovirus: diarrhoea and sickness, along with extreme weakness, fatigue and fever, etc. BBC Radio 4 evening news on 8/8/18 carried details of how Norovirus combines with up to 40 other viruses to worsen and prolong illness. Air blower hand dryers in service areas blow viral and bacterial aerosols around infecting many people. They will blow particles around that are already in the air but will also accelerate particles off badly washed hands. People wash hands badly. Many don't even use soap. So avoid service areas with air blower dryers.
SP, via email
Fair point. I dry my hands on my jeans. And I use those antiseptic hand washes hung on walls whenever I see them. A Virus can spread rapidly. In 1918 the Spanish Flu epidemic killed 50,000,000 people worldwide. More died from Flu in WW1 trenches than from bullets.
Sedonary position
I bought a 2004 KIA Sedona LE diesel last November. I like the 7 seats as I can take all my grandchildren out together. Within one month the alternator packed up, then I had to have a new battery and now a metering valve (IMV) in the fuel pump has packed up. The RAC man who came out to start it said it would cost over £900 to fix. I am reluctant to spend more money on it, but really like the room in the car. It has done 70,000 miles. Is it worth fixing, or is something else going to go wrong in a months time. Also, wouldn't it be cheaper to fit a new fuel pump rather than repair a valve which apparently only a specialist diesel garage can do.
HB, via email
Sorry. The only benefits original Sedonas ever had were space and reliability and when reliability goes the car has to go. These were from the period before KIAs became seriously good.
Group bookings
I am approaching my 70th birthday and was sent a form from the DVLA to say that I needed to exchange my paper licence for a photographic plastic card licence. I completed the form and sent it off with my paper licence. When the new licence was returned, it did not include driving cover for C1 vehicles: my previous paper licence had covered this category and, as I drive a small, 3.5 tonne horsebox, its a necessary requirement. I phoned the DVLA and was told that I should have completed a D2/D4 form and also submitted a completed medical form. There had not been any mention of this on the original letter they issued. I have now had to book a medical appointment (cost £90) and, once this is done, have to return the forms and the plastic card for amendment. I've spoken to a number of people of a similar age who had received new card licences and who have assumed they still have the cover but had not checked the actual licence listing. Do you know why the C1 category has been removed from the general A/B allowances as I can drive a car and trailer (on BE) to a greater weight than the 3.5 nett / 5.1 te gross covered on C1? I would be really interested to know why this categorisation has changed and any info you could send would be appreciated.
SL, via email
Not correct. I am in the same situation and am currently in the process of undergoing the eye test and the medical to keep the groups. Form D46P explains the rules on the back. I agree it does not highlight this requirement, but it's there in the explanation for Section 2. It states, in bold, "If you wish to renew an entitlement for minibuses and/or medium sized vehicles (with a MSAM weight of 3500-7500kg) you must fill in an 'Application for a lorry or bus licence (D2) and provide a medical examination report (D4) filled in by a doctor and/or optician." This had come up before in the column. I'll use your email to bring it up again. The nightmare occurs if either the optician or the doctor making the eye and medical examinations refer you to a consultant for any matter, however minor.
Estate of the nation
I currently own a 4-year old 61,000-mile Mercedes C220 diesel estate and I cover 14,000 miles per year. It is essential that the car is 100% reliable with good build quality, which I have come to appreciate with Mercedes (this is my third). I need an estate to carry my wife (61) and myself (62) and our standard poodle (9). We are fit and active and enjoy the outdoors. Although my day-to-day work involves many frequent short journeys, we often visit family in Cambridge and Cornwall from our home in Birmingham and so need a vehicle capable of long motorway cruising. I am open minded about automatic or manual. The problem I find with many SUVs is the boot space is cramped and not large enough for our dog or luggage. I am also concerned about the proposed introduction of emissions charging in Birmingham city centre, which I have to visit several times a week. What do you think of a Mercedes hybrid? I am not bothered about buying brand new and happy to consider buying a vehicle no more than 2 years old. Diesel or petrol? Any recommendations on suitable estates would be appreciated, please. My budget is between £25,000 to £30,000.
JE, via email
In this price range they will all have to be used. The Mercedes hybrid has to be the petrol engined C350e estate, not the diesel C300e. Two alternative PHEVs are the BMW 330e Touring and VW Passat GTE PHEV estate. I've just been talking to someone with one. He says it's better than the Mercedes and BMW, as well as cheaper. Has a more sophisticated recharging system and greater driver control over it. We tested the saloon here: /road-tests/volkswagen/volkswagen-passat-gte-2015-road-test/
Notal recall
I drive a 2007/57 Nissan Note. I've had it 10 years and always been more than happy with performance and drive. Recently I received a letter confirming a safety recall notice. The fault apparently is with the passenger air bag. I live in a small village between Bristol and Bath and the nearest Nissan dealer is over 12 miles away. I have no way of leaving my car and arranging a pick up or waiting 2-3 hrs sitting in the garage waiting for the job to be done. I have contacted both dealers asking if they can pick up and drop off which they will do at a cost. I feel very frustrated that I am expected to pay to have the repair completed, which is no fault of my own. Obviously, the repair needs to be carried out as it is safety for any passenger and also may affect my insurance if not done. Do I have any redress on this situation or will I just have to give in and pay the monies?
LP, via email
The car is 10 years old, 3 years past its intended life, so it's a bit cheeky to expect the dealer to pick it up and return it to you. In the circumstances I'd simply take a laptop, drive the car to the dealer, then sit and work while the work on the car was being done.
Change of plans
Three years ago I bought a BMW 520 SE in anticipation of doing high mileage. That has not transpired. The BMW has done 40,000 miles and is 5 years old. It has needed a replacement front spring on the right and a replacement rear on left. The design of the springs is awful. I have not chipped the wheels so I do not think my driving has caused the problem. I try to avoid short journeys as the car takes about 6 miles to warm up. We use an 18-year old SEAT Ibiza with 88,000 miles for short journeys up to 10 miles. This has a nil value and has been reliable to date. Should I run both into the ground? I have a BMW warranty. Should I get a "scrap" allowance on the SEAT for a petrol saloon/hatch back and sell the BMW? A premium brand is not necessary.
NS, via email
Here's the price range for the 2013 520dSE: /used-prices/BMW/5-Series/2013/?q=SE / If it's automatic, click on the automatic button. It won't be EU6, so faces prohibition from some town centres in around a year or two. If you are not using it for at least 10,000 miles a year of long distance runs (preferably more) then it's not appropriate to your needs. The SEAT isn't worth anything and scrappage is no more than a disguised discount anyway, so you might as well continue using that the way you are already until it dies.
Hard lesson learned
I recently purchased a new Mercedes B180 AMG spec. There were no options on wheels/tyres, so it was factory fitted with 225/40 R18. I've received comments from passengers in the back about it being a hard ride. I know that rear seats are never as comfortable as the front, and that the AMG spec is not just cosmetic but probably has a different suspension setup. Would it help to move to Cross Climate tyres on smaller wheels? What would you advise? If I changed wheels, does this affect the insurance, being seen as a modification?
HS, via email
You can switch to 16-inch wheels with 205/55 R16 91H Michelin Cross Climates. Declare it to your insurer but I doubt it will involve any penalty.
Penalty culture
Because of the coming emissions charge within the South and North circular, I need to change my much loved and very reliable 2010 Jaguar XF30d. I was thinking of an SUV. What would be comparable regarding comfort and power? I could go to about £30,000. I think test drives are a waste of time and would be grateful for your advice.
JM, Blackheath
An obvious contender is a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: /road-tests/mitsubishi/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-2019-road-test/ Also new are the forthcoming Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4 and Lexus UX. The CR-V arrives in September with petrol engines: /road-tests/honda/honda-cr-v-15-vtec-turbo-2018-road-test/ Then later with a hybrid drivetrain. Toyota RAV-4 hybrid early 2019: /carbycar/toyota/rav-4-2018/ Lexus UX hybrid early 2019: /carbycar/lexus/ux250h-2019/ There is also a new Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4 on the way with 300 combined horsepower. The Volvo XC40 T5 is excellent: /road-tests/volvo/volvo-xc40-t5-2018-road-test/ Toyota C-HR hybrid maybe not your scene: /road-tests/toyota/toyota-c-hr-2016-road-test/ I can't guarantee you'll like a Lexus NX, but maybe a Lexus RX450h: /road-tests/lexus/lexus-rx450h-and-rx200t-2016-road-test/ Or the older version if that's still too expensive.
Back seat driven
My wife has owned two Mazda 2 Automatics, bought on your recommendation as a good small car with a conventional automatic gearbox. The current one will be due for change in the next few months and, as much as she loves the Mazda 2, she would like to look for a car with more rear legroom to accommodate growing grandchildren. Can you suggest a few cars she could look at, which fit into the following: Under £20k; 4/5 doors; Petrol; about 1,500cc; conventional automatic; more rear legroom?
DC, Knutsford
Her best bet is probably a Honda Jazz Sport 1.5iVTEC CVT-7. Not a torque converter, but actually quite good these days and very reliable. Far more practical and versatile inside than a Mazda 2, and better to drive than Jazz used to be. Alternatively, a Mazda CX-3 2.0 auto has surprisingly good rear legroom.
Keep on running?
I have a 2015 Audi A6 Avant S-line 2.0TDi auto, which is 37 months old with a new MoT and 53,000 miles. This is a much better car than my previous one, a 2012 version of the same model, with many additional features like see round corners, automatic headlamp dipping, among others. I am now about to retire and have the chance of purchasing the car for £16,500 when I leave later this month. Should I buy it, or spend my money on something like a new Suzuki Vitara auto. I cart around a dog crate, so need something with a decent boot/hatchback. I could go to the low £20s as a budget.
DC, via email
This indicates that the price is about right: /used-prices/by-vrm/?vrm=SE15+BPY&mileage=53&reason=buy / But the question only you can answer is whether to continue with a big 2.0 litre diesel when your mileage in retirement will be much reduced and potentially likely to lead to problems with the diesel emissions equipment. You also need to check whether the car is EU5 or EU6, because if it's EU5 it faces being prohibited from some city centres from around autumn next year (these plans are not yet set in concrete). The 'sensible alternative is something like a Peugeot 2008 1.2 Puretech 110 EAT6, which is a small, petrol engined SUV crossover with a flat folded load deck offering better economy than your Audi and EU6 petrol status.
Committing Peugeotry
We feel the time has come to replace a trusty 2006 diesel Peugeot 307 after 12 years and nearly 100,000 miles (less than 10,000 miles a year, mainly Motorway). What do you think of a Euro 6 diesel 308, or would you look elsewhere?
NR, Surrey
I'd go for a 308 1.2 Puretech 130 petrol. I did, for a year, got nearly 50mpg and no diesel problems. See: /our-cars/peugeot-308/
Memory loss
I have a 2002 Toyota Yaris auto, which I may part-exchange in a scrappage scheme. I read your Saturday column in the Telegraph and I can remember that the later Yaris petrol auto wasn't very good? Can you suggest which late Yaris has the best automatic gears?
JH, via email
Your Yaris has a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The 2nd generation Yaris 2006-2011 had an 'MMT' automated manual, which is not recommended. The current 3rd generation Yaris has a CVT, which is okay: /road-tests/toyota/toyota-yaris-2017-range-road-test/ Lots of people want old Yaris autos. You may do better selling yours using a photo-ad in a local newsagent's window, then negotiating a discount on its replacement.
Breaking Free
I have owned my Freelander 2 from new 2012, but feel now it's time for a change. I only do about 10,000 miles a year. I like the large carrying capacity for camping, and also the 4x4 as I live in the country and get cut off sometimes. I have looked at Audi Q5s, Volvo XC40s and XC60s, but not sure what would suit best. I have a budget of about £26,000, plus trade in for the Freelander
AV, via email
You don't have enough for a new Q5. If you can get an XC40 T4 or T5 AWD within budget, that's good. And don't fail to check out the genuinely all-new Honda CR-V that has just arrived: /road-tests/honda/honda-cr-v-15-vtec-turbo-2018-road-test/
I am about to take your advice and use Milton sterilising liquid to unblock the filter for my windscreen washer reservoir and would like your advice on how much to use, how long to leave it in the reservoir. Should I drain the reservoir before adding the Milton?
RF, via email
The first thing to do is to get a hosepipe, shove it right into the bottom of the washer reservoir, then get someone else to turn on the tap (presuming, of course, you are not subject to a hosepipe ban). That should blast the crud out of the reservoir and may even clear the filter itself. No point in using Milton if you don't get the crud out first. If it doesn't clear, add the Milton, following the instructions. Since Milton is for baby's bottles, it is very safe so I'd guess double the recommended dose.
Cross purposes
My son has bought a 2013 Toyota Yaris T4 Hybrid CVT to take him to and from the train station in Kent to commute by train daily. He intends to fit Michelin Cross Climates (as you rate them) to help combat any snow this winter. I noted his current tyres are 175/65 R15 Dunlop Sport Fast response. On putting in the Reg online at KwikFit amongst others, the tyre comes up for this model as 175/65 H15. I wonder what the H is and whether it matters? Hybrid? I have looked up tyre markings on Google, but it doesn't cover the H in that position.
AS, Seaford
H is the speed rating, in this case 130mph, which is correct. Michelin does Cross Climates in 175/65 R15 88H XL, again correct for the car.
Key question
We recently returned from Sardinia where we hired a car from Europcar. We were handed the keys at the desk and had to find our way to the car with no staff member to accompany us and check the
vehicle. On returning the car to the depot in Sardinia we were told that someone had attempted to break into the car and damaged the door lock. The staff member demonstrated to us that the key would not fit in the lock and we would have to pay for repairs. I pointed out hat we had not tried at any time to use the key in any of the locks as we had simply used the buttons on the key fob. I realise that we should have checked the manual use of the key, but, as with my own vehicle, I always use the buttons. I have complained to Europcar, but do not expect any success. I am not even sure that the key that the staff member used to demonstrate was the actual key for that car. I would like to make others aware is this situation and to check everything carefully both before and after hire. I did take out excess insurance through a UK company before our holiday, so anticipate being able to claim the charge back, but hirers beware.
DH, via email
Yes, that's what can happen when you arrive at the rental car late at night or early in the morning, it's dark, and all you want to do is get to your destination. But it is also possible that someone tried to break into your car while it was in your possession and while it was parked, so the excess damage charge may have been entirely legitimate.
Scouts honour
I would welcome your comments on the problem we have had with our Skoda Octavia Scout. We bought the car from a Skoda dealer in October 2012 when it was 5 months old and had covered 9,167 miles. We were told it had been used by the dealership. It is a second car and has only covered 45k miles. In May at the same time as the MoT we had new cambelt and water pump fitted as well as a rear spring. Last week I noticed fluid leaking from the car but, due to the undertray, it was not clear where fluid was coming from. Damage has been caused by the clutch pressure plate chewing the gearbox and creating two holes to allow fluid to leak. The Skoda dealer has not been able to explain cause of malfunction and quoted £5,900 to repair and was willing to discount to £5,500. The Dealer said he would try for further discount on parts, but when he called me yesterday to say the car was ready I was told that, because the car was over 5 years old, Skoda would not consider any 'Goodwill' and he had not been in contact with Skoda. I have made contact with Skoda and wait callback by one of their Customer Care Managers. Your comments on the cause of the damage would be appreciated. I would add that we as a family have had five Skodas and currently have three SEATs and an Audi. We are keen supporters of VAG.......but….
ID, via email
This has happened before: "11-2-2016: Clutch pressure plate of 40,000 mile 2012 Octavia Scout broke up and a segment cut its way through the gearbox casing. Apparently 5 other cars from the VW range in the Peebles area suffered the same pressure plate failure. Replacement parts quoted at £5,800, which means, with labour, a total cost of over £7,000. Car is only valued at £9,000." I seem to be the only one who keeps comprehensive records. Though only previously recorded once you may be able to use this to maintain that it is a known fault with the 4WD Octavia Scout and, because it occurred within 6 years in a properly maintained car, you actually have a case against the supplying dealer. See: /carbycar/skoda/octavia-2004/good/ For your rights, see: /faq/consumer-rights/
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GnosticBrian on 21 October 2018"More died from Flu in WW1 trenches than from bullets" - the purpose of trenches was to protect soldiers from bullets so very few should have died from that cause. WW1 is plagued with myths - www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25776836
Wados on 21 October 2018
That's too literal a reading of the statement. "trenches" means battlefields, and is a figure of speech - metonymy. "The WW1 trenches" has been the common phrase to refer to the First World War for the best part of a century.


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CAPES-PrInt was launched in 2018 by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (CAPES) as a large internationalization project for Brazilian universities. All of the UMCG Strategic Partners, as well as large number of other high-quality Brazilian institutions, submitted successful projects.
CAPES-PrInt is a successor program of Science without Borders (SwB), the large Brazilian scholarship program that ran from 2011 to 2017. The University of Groningen/University Medical Center Groningen had been the number one destination for Brazilian students under SwB, receiving large cohorts of undergraduate and PhD students, as well as postdoctoral researchers.
Additionally, SwB fostered many lasting connections between academic staff at Groningen and in Brazil, including the award of five Visiting Researcher grants for UMCG staff to spend one month each year at the Brazilian partner institution for a period of three years: prof. dr Truuske de Bock (epidemiological oncology), prof. dr Marco Harmsen (Medical Biology), and dr Erik de Vries (nuclear medicine), with Universidade de São Paulo; prof. dr Harrie Kampinga (cell biology) with Universidade Federal de Rio Grande do Sul; and prof. dr Martina Schmidt (molecular pharmacology, Faculty of Science & Engineering), with Universidade Estadual de Rio de Janeiro.
Since 2010, the internationalization strategy of the Graduate School of Medical Sciences has aimed to particularly also foster connections with Brazilian scientists. About 35 sandwich PhD students have enrolled via the Abel Tasman Talent Program, in many different fields.
Focus CAPES-PrInt
Unlike SwB, PrInt projects focus solely on international mobility of sandwich PhDs (6-12 months), short missions, staff mobility (all from Brazil to other countries) and visiting professor scholarships (from and to Brazil), for the next four years. The implementation of PrInt is the responsibility of the Brazilian universities, who report directly to CAPES.
The Brazilian PhD landscape is different from the Netherlands in the sense that a PhD student in Brazil pertains to an individually accredited PhD program (e.g. in Biology, Cardiology, Neurosciences, etc.). All postgraduate (master and PhD) programs in Brazil are assessed by CAPES every four years on a scale of 1-7, with 6 and 7 being considered programs of excellence. The latest evaluation, of 2017, may be accessed here.
Each individual Master/PhD program has a Director and an academic committee. As a PhD supervisor you pertain to one or more PhD programs. Be aware that the CAPES-PrInt proposals of different Brazilian institutions may not include all of the existing PhD programs.
More information
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Could I read 52 books in a year? Do I have the time in my life to even attempt such a task? But really when you break it down it's just one book a week isn't it? I can manage that. Can't I?
So I'm going to give it a go. Here are the rules I've set myself.
One short post for each book completed. For the sake of my sanity I can opt to not finish a book but I need to have read at least 100 pages before I give up. Only books read in 2013 are eligible. This includes audio books.
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Comprised of six members whose previous credits include stints with Bill Monroe, the Seldom Scene, the Johnson Mountain Boys and many other acclaimed bluegrass acts, Longview are the very definition of a "supergroup." Perhaps as a result of their esteemed lineages, James King, Dudley Connell, Don Rigsby, Joe Mullins, Glen Duncan and Marshall Wilborn are musicians who are remarkably in sync, considering this is only their second album.
Though the album"s title track was written by contemporary country songsmith Gretchen Peters, you might be hard-pressed to figure out in just which decade the disc had been recorded, based on much of the rest of the material here, including tunes written by the Stanley Brothers, Jim and Jesse and A.P. Carter.
When the potent combination of King"s, Connell"s and Rigsby"s voices converge on the chorus of the album"s title track, the spine-tingling results should be enough to clear up any questions you might have concerning what bluegrass music is all about. Passionate, vigorous and spiritual, This is essential listening.


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Salary is often a touchy and contentious subject in a job search, as well as after you land a new job. Like many job seekers, you've probably struggled with how to get a reasonable idea about what salary you should be targeting for the position you're after. This is especially aggravating since employers seem to consider it a closely held secret on their end but something you should freely communicate on yours!
A warped double-standard, if there ever was one.
So what about sources that purport to provide you with worthwhile information to help you determine what the going rate might be, such as Glassdoor.com?
According to Nick Corcodillos (Ask The Headhunter), Glassdoor.com provides information that's basically worthless, and he doesn't expect you to take his word for that. Here's what he recently shared on his blog, including a direct quote from Glassdoor:
"Glassdoor itself is clear in its Terms of Use that it doesn't stand by anything posted by users or employers — that is, all its salary and company reviews:
"Because we do not control such Content, you understand and agree that: (1) we are not responsible for, and do not endorse, any such Content, including advertising and information about third-party products and services, job ads, or the employer, interview and salary-related information provided by other users; (2) we make no guarantees about the accuracy, currency, suitability, reliability or quality of the information in such Content; and (3) we assume no responsibility for unintended, objectionable, inaccurate, misleading, or unlawful Content made available by users, advertisers, and third parties."
Wow! And yet job seekers continue to check this unreliable source for data they can base their job search and salary negotiations on!
How can you hit your salary target if you don't know what it is or should be?
Finding out what salary you should be targeting for your next job isn't for the faint of heart. Not only do employers shut the door on full disclosure but also many people don't want to talk or share information about the subject in any meaningful way. The unpalatable truth is that most of us aren't likely to gain access to genuine salary information because we don't have a pipeline that will get us there.
Discouraging as that might sound, it's an important fact to acknowledge. As long as you're planning your job search and job interview preparation (including salary negotiation) using unreliable salary information, you're putting yourself at a disadvantage. The trick is to get a good sense of the value you can offer the employers you're targeting and at least try to determine how "special" that value is likely to be to them.
For example, how many job seekers can offer what you can–the type and rarity of your value that make you stand out–and how well can you articulate that to prospective employers? You need to be able to make a case for distinctive value, not a copycat, lots-of-people-have-it approach.
Just don't count on information from sources that refuse to stand behind what they share. I can almost guarantee it will cost you!
Remember, if you undersell your value at the job interview/job offer stage, you'll be paying for that shortfall as long as you're with the company, because future increases–including possible raises and bonuses–will be based on the starting salary. Do your best to determine what you're worth to the company–what you can do for it that others can't or won't–and then refuse to settle for less.


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text: Home > Electromechanical Components > Motors and Controllers This article was posted on 07/18/2014 Going under the hood: 12 facts about electric vehicles Taking a closer look at this fast-growing technologyAs the general consumer becomes more aware of the impact his / her actions have on the environment, electric vehicles are fast becoming a preferred method of transportation. And car manufacturers are paying attention to this trend. From Toyota's Prius to Chevrolet's Volt, there are close to two dozen different EVs on the market now, each one equipped with an electric motor powered by a battery instead of (or sometimes in addition to) an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline for power. This results in reduced or no greenhouse-gas emissions which, in turn, means a much smaller carbon footprint for the owner. Now, while electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular by the day, there is still that a lot that is unknown about them. Below are 12 facts about the new technology that consumers are often surprised to discover when they first begin investigating the idea of owning an electric vehicle. 1. Electric vehicles have been around for a (long) time nowThe idea of a car being powered by a battery is nothing new — in fact, the first model of this type was invented way back in the 1830s, and the first one to be made commercially available, complete with rechargeable batteries and all, hit the market in 1881. So what happened? Following the end of World War I, it was believed petrol cars were more reliable, especially with the improvements being made to the internal combustion engine at the time. Couple that with the fact that petrol was more available at the time and highway infrastructures were rapidly expanding, the electric vehicle quickly fell out of favor with the consumer. 2. While they might not necessarily be the solution to our environmental problems, they are a step in the right directionA misconception often associated with electric vehicles is that they result in no pollution whatsoever. The fact of the matter is that CO2 emissions are created whenever electricity is generated; the amount that is emitted, however, depends on the make and model of the vehicle. For what it's worth, the pollutants emitted by an EV are significantly less than those compared to a conventional vehicle, especially when you consider the fact that these cars are without any tail pipe pollution. 3. Electric vehicles are not as expensive as you might think Many people shy away from owning electric vehicles because it's believed they have a higher than average sticker price. Well, according to Kelley Blue Book, in November 2013 the average price for a new car was $32,769. If you take the average price of a new EV, which falls somewhere between $35,000 and $40,000 and subtract the $7,500 rebate the government gives you for your EV purchase, almost every plug-in car on the market is cheaper than a standard model (and that's not including the additional rebate incentives some states include as well).Worth noting: the cost for the battery (the most expensive part of an EV) is on a downward trend: before 2009, a 100-mile range electric battery cost $33,000. Presently, this technology costs about $17,000, and it is projected to drop to $10,000 by the end of 2015.4. Today's models have more muscle to themTesla Roadster Electric cars are largely responsible for the recent increase in EV performance we've been seeing. This is largely due to the fact that the cars have instant acceleration, and there are no gears to change. While most electric cars have their top speed limited, some Tesla models have a top speed of 125 MPH.Worth noting: the electric Peugeot EX1 recently beat the electric world record lap at the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany by 50 seconds. It was able to finish the twisting, 12-mile track in just over 9 minutes. Gas-powered cars have posted times under 7 minutes, but the Peugeot's recording goes to show EVs are not too far behind. 5. Not all EVs are small — in fact, they're starting to get biggerBelieve it or not, the sports utility vehicle, the very symbol of terrible gas mileage, is now being designed as an electric vehicle. Companies are beginning to develop crossover models, built around a smarter, overall platform and significantly reduced in weight. Toyota's RAV-4, a hybrid model, is the most popular on the market, but it is expected to see increased competition in the next year or so. 6. While there are several different types of electric vehicle, they can all mostly fit under three main categories. As the technology develops, EV designs will continue to branch off in different directions in an attempt to find the model most popular with the general public. Presently speaking though, there are three different types of electric vehicle on the market:A "pure" battery electric vehicle: The Nissan Leaf is a good example of this model. It uses its battery back to deliver electricity to the motor that powers the front wheels. It offers, by far, the most simplistic set-up. A "range-extended" electric vehicle: The Chevrolet Volt is a good example of this model. It uses its battery pack to power the front wheels for about 40 miles or so. Once the pack is used up, a gasoline "range extender" engine switches on, which powers a generator to make more electricity to power the driver motor. A "plug-in hybrid": The Toyota Prius is a good example of this model. It has an electric drive motor and a gasoline engine that switches on when maximum power is needed. 7. Sophisticated battery technologyBatteries for electric vehicles have come a long way since they were first introduced, especially when you consider the fact that older models used lead acid batteries. While they were cheaper to use, they didn't last long, and needed to be replaced pretty quickly. Modern-day electric vehicles are now using Lithium-ion batteries. While a bit more expensive, they last longer, and companies are now beginning to throw guarantees behind them. Case in point: Nissan is now offering an eight-year or 100,000 mile warranty on their batteries. 8. You can charge them up (almost) anywhereOne of the more convenient things about owning a newer modeled electric vehicle is the fact that you can charge it up at home or at work. All you need is a 240-volt outlet, similar to that which you would use to power an electric stove or clothes dryer. Charging times will vary, but the average EV will take somewhere between 6 to 8 hours to fully power up. Away from home, there are more than 5,000 public charging stations across the country, so refueling one's electric vehicle away from home is much easier nowadays. Check out the Alternative Fueling Station Locator to find one near you. 9. With great technology comes great responsibilityOften overlooked is the massive amount of technology that goes into making an electric vehicle perform like all other automobiles on the market. And as any design engineer will tell you, the more technology you add, the greater the amount of the risk there is that something might fail. Whether you're designing an electric vehicle or your typical gasoline-powered automobile, as the engineer / designer, you're not only responsible for the safety of the driver, but all the other drivers on the road. Measures must be taken to ensure the internal circuitry both under the hood as well as within the cabin of the car is not at risk of overpowering, overheating, or any other form of failure that would either distract the driver or otherwise cause the vehicle to misbehave. Fortunately, there are specialists out there like Littelfuse, the global leader in circuit protection, which offer automobile manufacturers all of the circuit protection components necessary to make sure the car not only runs well, but operates safely and efficiently.To learn about the full range of vehicle circuit protection components the company has to offer, click on Littelfuse's Circuit Protection Application Matrix below, which simplifies the decision making process when it comes to selecting the proper circuit protection devices for your next application:10. While the range in EVs was relatively short in the past, they're getting longer with each new modelOne of the problems that comes with owning a vehicle powered by a battery is that the battery needs to last as long as the trip itself. Drivers do not want to be in the middle of nowhere when the battery dies out. As such, this has been one of the greater hurdlers associated with owning an EV. And it's one of the technologies that automobile manufacturers are really beginning to focus on. The goal now is to provide a driver with a range of at least 100 miles per charge. Some of the models that can already promise this include Nissan's Leaf and the BMW Mini E. Tesla Motors offers electric cars with the greatest range, but this distance can only be achieved when driven at moderate speeds. 11. Building an electric vehicle is fast becoming a hobbyist trendYup, you read that right — hobbyists are now taking their existing vehicles and converting them into electric cars.This is no easy task, but with the aid of manuals and conversion kits, it's certainly do-able. Check out diyelectriccar.com for more information on what goes into converting a car to electric. 12. Electric vehicles are here to stayIt's estimated that by 2020, 10% of all cars will run on battery power alone, and that 30% of all new cars purchased will either be a hybrid or battery-only version. To date, Japanese drivers have purchased the most electric cars. The US, China, France, and Norway follow in order to round out the top 5. Worth noting of this list is the fact that Norway has over 10,000 electric vehicles registered, making it the highest electric vehicle ownership per capita (.3% of their total number of cars). By Jeffrey Bausch Learn more about Littelfuse TimTowing 9/12/2018 4:22:02 PM Great read! I really had a lot of questions about electric vehicles that have been answered here. Totally helpful for my towing services business. I can now answer queries about basic stuff about EVs. More power! TimTowing 9/12/2018 4:17:48 PM adsdsafx Bill G 7/28/2014 12:28:53 PM Even with the govt. tax credit they're still too expensive. You pay approx $30K for the electric version of a tiny city car that's worth $18K. The demographic that buys tiny $18K city cars does not have $30K to spend and the demographic with $30K to spend no longer wants a tiny little city car. At least not in the numbers the article suggests.Another consideration is that the resale market is awful. No one is buying used electric vehicles. The rebates and deals are for new.Consider the moped/scooter phenomenon. Rabid loyalists love them and promote them. Well meaning people buy them and use them for a while until the newness wears off or they develop a problem that the owner can't justify the expense of fixing, then park them in the garage and forget them. At some point in time we will see broken down EVs parked beside barns and under trees.Thankfully the US is beginning to embrace diesel fuel as an efficient alternative. It's readily available, stable and refueling takes only a few more» minutes. As the manufacturers offer diesel engines in more popular platforms the prices will lower and they will become more popular in both the new and used markets.«less Davros 7/21/2014 4:06:13 PM Very informative. The Alternative Fueling Station Locator is worth taking a look at. Add Comment Text Only 2000 character limit Please login to comment on the article


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A Thought: Facelifts.
With all the emphasis in our culture on youth and beauty, many try to maintain youthfulness through facelifts. Obviously, it's a personal decision—no judgment here. There is a facelift which doesn't cost a dime: your smile. Smiles not only lift the face, but also the spirit of yourself and others!
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Patricia Lowe
a little girl I remember going to some London Clubs with my mother to listen to
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I also recall watching on television singers like Cleo Laine, Cilla Black, Shirley
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" Patricia
Patricia was born and raised in Berkshire, England where her parents had
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In 1992 Patricia moved to Italy where
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At the beginning it was just for fun but later she took it more seriously when she
realised that she had a special gift to share. Since then she has studied music
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Rachel Gould.
Patricia has recorded and worked with various artists on albums, film
soundtracks, radio (RAI) shows and theatre plays. In 2001,
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pop/jazz singer, who gave her special inspiration.
Patricia's first album "Finally",
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by Paolo Serazzi, whilst the lyrics follow nothing but Patricia's personal inspiration,
often with a little irony. The ninth song is by Prince "When
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Release Date 19 June 2006
Label Prestige Elite Records Ltd
Distributed by Pinnacle Distribution
To each piece Patricia's mellow voice adds genuine warmth and relax, which
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Patricia's exhibition on tour comes with a group of extremely talented
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"Finally is definitely a splendid CD, that spans with amazing naturalness
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(Elio Bussolino, Rockerilla Music Magazine)
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Motor vehicle crashes due to distracted driving are the leading cause of death among teens and young adults. In our technological age, young people are increasingly consumed with social media's instant notifications, messages, and distractions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 71% of young people say they have sent a text while driving.
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In Washington, DC the new round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks began with a dinner to break the Ramadan fast. The dinner began shortly after 9 PM EDT and lasted 90 minutes. The explosion in Florida began as the dinner ended. The dinner guests sat at a rectangular table with the US delegation of five led by Secretary of State John Kerry on one side and the four Israeli and Palestinian negotiators on the other side. They feasted on sweet corn and shell bean soup along with grilled grouper, saffron risotto, and for dessert, apricot upside-down cake. At the end of the table were the US, Israeli, and Palestinian flags in parallel to symbolize Ecumenical, Political, and Cosmic Babylon respectively.
The US special envoy for the peace talks is Martin Indyk. Israel chief negotiator is Tzipi (Tsipporah, sparrow) Livni, and the Palestinian chief negotiator is Saeb Erekat.
Midheaven was in Sagittarius in conjunction with the Last Adam, for a notorious enemy attack. Sagittarius corresponds to a raiding band, or terrorists. This symbolized the Palestinian attack on Israel through terrorism and the peace process. The Bottom of Heaven was in Gemini, for Rachel weeping for her children (symbolized by sparrows). The Bottom of Heaven was in conjunction with the Almighty God Planet, for feasting. Gemini corresponds to Israel. Also in Gemini were the Red Planet, for deadly suffering in marriage, and the Savior Planet, for a sanctifying spouse. As US Secretary of State John Kerry was preparing for the peace talks, his wife had a seizure and was hospitalized.
The Sun was in Cancer, for an assembly line worker. There were 24 workers on the assembly line at the Blue Rhino plant. The Moon was in Aries, for Jezebel.
The Ascendant was Pisces with the Mediator Planet, for a pastor or priest. It was at the point of a Plow, for intensified suffering. The Descendant sign was Virgo, corresponding to Naphtali, the doe and symbol of peace. So, intensified suffering was rising and the peace process was going down.
The Redeemer was in Aquarius, for redeemed from Sheol. None of the Blue Rhino workers were killed. Aquarius corresponds to Florida and to the Palestinians at Gaza.
The Blue Rhino explosion was in Tavares, Florida in Lake County, which is Florida County #12, for authority. Florida is in the region of Zebulun, which has been associated with the Palestinians at Gaza. Tavares is the name of a town in Portugal, which corresponds to the region of Gemini in Europe. Israel is in the region of Gemini in Asia.
The Star of David in the Chart is a great sign of prosperity and blessing. This is the year 2013, for the double blessing, which is associated with Israel, the Promised Land. The six points of the Star of David are like the spokes of a wheel without a rim. This makes for a bumpy ride. Last week a gunman in Hialeah, Florida killed 6 people to herald the beginning of another round of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. The six points of the Star of David consist of three opposing pairs, which mean:
Bottom of Heaven in Gemini Israel, Rachel weeping for her children (symbolized by the sparrow, Tsipporah)The Plow symbolizes the intensified suffering associated with the peace process, which is Israel negotiating with Satan as the Prostitute of Babylon in violation of the Abrahamic Covenant.
Top of Heaven in Sagittarius Palestinian terrorists, notorious enemy attack (Arab holocaust)
God of the Covenants in Libra Israel under the Mosaic Law
Redeemer in Aquarius Palestinians at Gaza saved from Sheol
Morning Star in Leo Israel, royal glory of Son of David in Millennium
Moon in Aries Palestinians, Jezebel
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Enhancing Doulas has a wide variety of breastfeeding and lactation support. Whether it's classes to prepare before baby arrives, the helpful information and hands-on help of one of our doulas, or the clinical lactation management provided by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, we have a wide variety of options to provide the support you need.
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As much as we dislike the word "normal," it is normal to need help and guidance with a new baby. And that includes help with feeding your baby, whether at the breast, using pumped milk, or feeding with formula. But for a variety of reasons (don't get us started on them!), many parents feel like they are "failing" if they need help with this part of parenting. But find one part of your new baby's entire self that behaves as it's "supposed to" all the time. . . It just isn't there. So if you need help breastfeeding, expressing milk, feeding by a bottle, or whatever it is, we're here to help.
There are many options for breastfeeding support. La Leche League meetings and other "mommy groups," hospital-based lactation services, the amazing programs at the WIC clinics, and more provide a number of options. There are also several options within the services provided by Enhancing Doulas.
Help from Enhancing Doulas
Breastfeeding and lactation support at Enhancing Doulas comes in many shapes and sizes.
At Enhancing Doulas, we are 100% committed to helping our client families meet their goals for baby-feeding. All our clients can use our Ask an Expert email hotline with a response within 24 hours from our founder, Ariel Purkeypile, who is an IBCLC, which stands for International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant.
Deciding what to feed your baby comes with a ton of pressure, from media and social media, the concerned friends and family members, and even the opinions of strangers in public. And then you have to get the baby on board with your plan. From the very first feeding until they buy their own groceries, deciding what to feed your kids and getting them to eat it is an enormous parenting task.
Our baby feeding group meets every other week at our store. A doula or lactation specialist will be available for questions, but the real help comes from the other parents and babies. Their personal stories experience, real-life wisdom, and support are priceless. And everyone is welcome, regardless of what you feed your baby:
And once your feet are under you a bit, keep coming to share your experience, wisdom, and support.
Enhancing Doulas offers a number of classes that can help with breastfeeding. Some classes that can really help aren't even specifically about breastfeeding, such as:
And then of course there are the classes that specifically teach various aspects of lactation and baby feeding.
With each class, you'll get a durable mini-poster with key points and reminders so you can actually use the information from class.
More successful breastfeeding is among the many ways having a birth doula improves outcomes. Providing great information, improving our clients' self-described effectiveness as parents, de-stressing the entire pregnancy and birth process, and hands-on help with the first feeding are all ways your birth doula will help you breastfeed. In addition, birth doula care decreases the likelihood of cesarean or assisted (vacuum or forceps) birth, low Apgar scores, and NICU admission, all of which also help breastfeeding. Click here to learn more about birth doula care at Enhancing Doulas.
Most people learn best from their own experience, from trying things out themselves. And in regards to breastfeeding, no matter how well-prepared you are, the baby gets an awful lot of say in how breastfeeding works! A postpartum doula is there with you in the vital early days and weeks of breastfeeding. She doesn't just teach you the ideas of behind breastfeeding and lactation, she helps you and your baby learn to breastfeed together. Your postpartum doula will also do things like household organization so you have what you need close at hand, helping you get a nap, playing with older siblings, preparing healthy snacks, etc., all geared towards letting you focus on getting to know your baby. Our postpartum doulas are also trained to provide appropriate referrals as needed, including to our lactation consultant who can visit you right in your home. Click here to learn more about postpartum doula care at Enhancing Doulas.
The International Board-Certified Lactation Consult (IBCLC) credential is the gold-standard for clinical lactation support. We provide lactation support by an IBCLC on an hourly basis via phone, video conference call (like Google Hangouts), and email, or in person at our store or in the privacy of your home. The initial consultation is $75 and follow-up consultations are $50. Sliding scale rates and payment plans are available.
Part of the skill set for our birth doulas and postpartum doulas is to recognize situations which are outside the "normal" or would otherwise benefit from involving someone outside of the doula role; remember, the doula's role involves neither clinical tasks nor making decisions or having opinions on what you should do next. If you are a doula client who needs additional help with lactation or breastfeeding, our lactation consultant can work with you to develop a plan that your doula can help you carry out. The fee for initial consultation isn't charged to our doula clients (we already have all of your info!), so the rate is $50 per consult.
Of course we can't predict the future, but if you anticipate needing this level of lactation support, consider using our birth or postpartum doula services and adding on a lactation success package.
Our lactation support package gives you the personalized attention of an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) through your pregnancy and the first postpartum year. It includes the following:
The fee for the lactation support package is $400, and discounts apply when it is bundled with other services. Sliding scale fees and payment plans are also available.


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From 21-26 June 2014, we will be participating in the Science in the City Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. Part of this year's Euroscience Open Forum, the festival's goal is to build bridges between researchers, delegates and the general public using interactive exhibits. We will have a stand at the festival in the Carlsberg City District, together with the other GTS institutes (a group of nine independent Danish research and technology organisations). This year's stand theme will be a Science Zoo – an exploratorium where kids and adults can experience first-hand some of the latest technologies the different institutes have to offer, including:
The GTS institutes, including us, will also be hosting a reception during the Science Zoo. Stop by tent number 54 in the "Discover" area on 25 June 2014 from 16:00 to 17:30 to meet with us, eat some snacks and drink a glass of wine.
The Science in the City Festival is open to everyone. Location: Science in the City Festival Carlsberg City District Ny Carlsberg Vej 1760 Copenhagen V Denmark


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Rounded holes in the thin fuselage are structurally more sound, and much less prone to stress fractures. Stress fractures in a pressurized cabin can lead to explosive decompression and outright structural failure.
The seriousness of the issue was highlighted when the first commercial jet, the De Havilland Comet of Britain, was plagued with three crashes shortly after its introduction in 1952. Much to their shock, thorough investigations revealed that the main culprit in all three crashes was likely metal fatigue. And more of the deterioration started at the corners of the Comet's large, rectangular windows. Up to 70% of the aircraft's ultimate stress under pressure was concentrated on the corners of the aircraft's window. The comet was then redesigned with a stronger fuselage and round windows.
If round windows are best, why do Boeing and Airbus provide us with oval ones?
Here's the explanation: Having round windows would necessarily mean more solid material in the gap between windows. By elongating the windows vertically, aircraft designers can provide more viewing area (more surface area devoted to windows) and also better accommodate passengers of differing heights.
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Benefits of Infant Massage Include but are not limited to:
- A wonderful way to keep baby healthy and happy.
- Great way to bring parents and baby closer together.
- Will help parents understand and communicate with each other.
- Benefits the baby's heart, breathing, digestion and blood circulation.
- Helps prepare baby's body for physical activity and improves overall mobility.
- Massage encourages muscular coordination and flexibility and helps as the baby stretches, moves around and grows.
- Helps babies relax and fall asleep.
- Increasing baby's (and later child's) ability to relax will help with the pressures of growing up.
- It's a wonderful gift to give at an early age.
- Makes parent's feel good because baby loves it and looks happy.
- For mothers, touching and massaging can stimulate milk production and help her to relax.
- Fathers benefit, too, because giving a massage is a special way to become closer to their baby.
Would you like to learn more?
You can learn how to provide your infant with the benefits of Infant Massage through a welcoming workshop taught by Dawn Grossi, LMT (Certified Infant Massage Therapist & Instructor) .
Pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of the massage, respect, bonding, baby's body language, positioning of the baby, relaxation and parent empowerment are some of the skills and topics that will be discussed.
This class is a true gift for any parent wanting to deepen the bond with his or her little one.
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Hallo aus Deutschland! Since I last blogged and as I'm sure you all know, the world cup has kicked-off! According to my reliable source in the UK (my Dad), there isn't the usual madness at home this year. As Gary Lineker said before our first match, "Expectattions are low!" This is not the case in Germany; the Germans have high hopes this year and, football fan or not, there's no avoiding the Weltmeisterschaft!
The German colours are absolutely everywhere.
She definitely caught me taking this picture!
They're on houses:
This family don't want to commit their support too early!
But there's no doubt as to which team this household's supporting!
They're on cars:
…And not just the sport-shops but all types of Laden!
There seems to be a bit of a World-cup themed window display competition at my top-shops. This one is the butchers; it was so sunny (not rubbing it in-honest) that there is so much reflection that you can hardly see, but this is a life-size football fan tending to his barbecue!
I can't even eat a biscuit without learning the name and number of a German player and I'm starting a sticker collection because they come free inside my Hanuta packets. It's not just biscuits, but chocolate bars and crisps too. Kinder even has a new limited edition range of chocolates in the form of the German footballers! I'm not too sure whether junk food promoting sport is ironic, or if it's good that it's advertising exercise!
It's not just the German team's matches but all the matches that people are interested in.
Away from football now, I've already completed my first week at work! The work is varied and the topics are interesting, but working in an office is, of course, very different to teaching and I'm really missing moving around and interacting with people. However, it is really nice to come home and put my feet up, without having to plan! I finish work at half past four every day so I have a lot of free time in the evenings, which is lovely.
I've been using this free time to explore the city a bit more. Since the weather has been so nice, I've spent a lot of my time sunbathing in the park in the centre of town. Now I've got a bit of a tan, I'm determined to keep it!I've also met a lot of new people and I've already discovered some of Stuttgart's best secrets! On Wednesday evening I went to a bar which has different free live music each week. This week's band played quite soothing blues/folksy music which suited my Wednesday night mood perfectly!
On Friday, I went out and found myself at a rooftop bar with a beach theme! It was dark but the views of the lights across the city were beautiful and it was fun but a bit strange to be on a "beach," complete with deckchairs, parasols and sand, in the south of Germany!
Faux-pas of the week: My faux-pas is particularly embarrassing this week because it's something we learned to avoid when we very first started learning German! I was invited out for a coffee at "Halb neun/half nine." In English when we say half 9, we mean half past nine. However, when the Germans say it, they mean half to nine. You've already guessed it; i turned up at the cafe almost an hour late! Thank goodness the person was really nice and understanding about it!
I'm going out now with my housemate to join in the madness and watch Germany play football! Bis gleich!


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The second of six classic Bond movie missions has been revealed for 007 Legends, and it is "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". Legends is a very unique take on the Bond franchise in that it features missions from across the saga, both new and old, albeit set in modern Bond times. I got to see this game in action at E3, and while I'm no Bond fanboy, I could definitely see the appeal of this game to long time fans of the series.
There's still four more classic missions to be unveiled, but for now why don't you check out some new screenshots from the Majesty mission below. You've been thinking this is an odd yet doable game concept…
007 Legends: On Her Majesty's Secret Service screenshots
[#ff entbuddha] "Making you a better geek, one post at a time!"


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JLT Cup Match 1 – CA XI V South Australia – Fantasy Preview
Australia's summer of cricket kicks off with the JLT One-Day Cup tomorrow at Allan Border Field in Brisbane where the CA XI and South Australia will open the tournament.
South Australia are tipped to take the points in this one, the CA XI have a development-type squad that has a lot of youth which can be easily exposed against the State teams. They were so badly exposed last year that they didn't win a game for the entire tournament, finishing dead-last which wasn't a huge surprise in all honestly. It'll be another challenging year for them in terms of winning games, they're up against some pretty stiff competition with state veterans that have seen it all, along with some future stars aspiring to make the national team. For many avid cricket followers, there would be very-little recognizable names apart from Queensland's Mark Steketee who also represents the Brisbane Heat in the BBL. The CA XI have lost former captain Will Bosisto, Josh Inglis, Sam Harper, Matt Short, Ryan Gibson and Arjun Nair who all played a crucial part in last years Matador Cup. They will seek guidance from former Australian batsman Matthew Elliott who will coach the side in this years JLT One-Day Cup, a wealth of knowledge & experience should hold the CA XI in good stead. Max Bryant looks a promising prospect at the top of the order for the CA XI after he scored a fluent-67 for the Australian Under 19's side against Sri Lanka's youth team in Hobart earlier this year. Some more youth is expected to rise to the challenge in the batting order with Param Uppal who scored a century in the first under 19's youth ODI and Jonathan Merlo who looks like a promising lower order batsman. Tasmania's Beau Webster should be a handy inclusion for the CA XI, the 23-year-old represented the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL last year which included an unbeaten 67 against the Strikers at Adelaide Oval. Mark Steketee and Victoria's Jackson Coleman look set to lead the CA XI's bowling attack this year.
The Redbacks have an array of talent in their side despite the absence of Travis Head, Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa who are all currently representing Australia in India. I really like the look of South Australia's opening combination, two very-attacking batsmen who can strike the ball just as cleanly as anyone in the competition which makes both Jake Weatherald and Alex Carey massive threats against an inexperienced CA XI. The batting doesn't slacken off after those two, the likes of Callum Ferguson, Tom Cooper and Alex Ross are all notable prolific scorers in domestic cricket and can't be given any free lives by the fielding team, they'll score heavily if the CA XI don't make the most of their opportunists early. The most dangerous of the three has to be Alex Ross though, he's a prototype of Australia's Glenn Maxwell with his erratic shot selection at times which tends to score most of his boundaries, his specialty is the slog-sweep which has been on display quite a few times in the BBL. His unique stroke-play is accompanied by a solid technique, while Ross likes to sweep anything & everything, he can play every shot in the book when the opportunity is there which makes him an X factor for the Redbacks in the middle order. All-rounder Cameron Valente had a very-productive Matador Cup last year with both bat & ball and should feature regularly in this line-up once again. There's no doubting that South Australia's strength is in the batting department, the bowling is a bit light with the likes of Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa missing from the squad.
Top 5 fantasy picks | CA XI | JLT Cup | 1st match | Brisbane
- Beau Webster
- Mark Steketee
- Param Uppal
- Max Bryant
- Jackson Coleman
Top 5 fantasy picks | South Australia | JLT Cup | 1st match | Brisbane
- Alex Carey
- Callum Ferguson
- Cameron Valente
- Joe Mennie
- Jake Weatherald
Team XI's
CA XI (possible) – 1. Max Bryant 2. Jake Carder 3. Param Uppal 4. Clint Hinchliffe 5. Beau Webster 6. Harry Nielsen (wk) 7. Jonathan Merlo 8. Mac Wright 9. Mark Steketee 10. Henry Thornton/Daniel Fallins 11. Jackson Coleman.
South Australia (possible) – 1. Jake Weatherald 2. Alex Carey (wk) 3. Callum Ferguson (c) 4. Tom Cooper 5. Alex Ross 6. Jake Lehmann 7. Cameron Valente 8. Joe Mennie 9. Tom Andrews 10. Daniel Worrall 11. Nick Winter.
Zak Varik is an Australian columnist/writer who specializes in the sports category cricket. With over four years of experience covering all sorts of cricket tournaments around the world, Zak has gained extensive knowledge in International cricket as well as domestic.
"I've loved watching cricket since I was about 7 years old, my childhood hero was none other than Andrew "Roy" Symonds who probably enhanced my love of the game through the years".
Zak is now an established writer for FCN (Fantasy Cricket News) and has also previously represented other Blogs during his time as a writer.


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About Dave
Dave Kolker focuses on trial and appellate work in general commercial litigation, securities litigation, internal investigations, bankruptcy and white-collar matters in state and federal court. He works with clients in a variety of industries through all phases of litigation, from motion practice and discovery, through settlement or trial and appeals. Dave has also worked on several pro bono immigration matters.
During law school, Dave served as a law clerk with the United States Department of Justice and with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender.
Recent Notable Matters
Individual — lead associate on a team representing minority owner of a privately-held company in a contest for corporate control
Power plant operator — member of a team representing company and its affiliated debtors in possession in their chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
Individual — lead associate on a team representing client in connection with class action lawsuits and government investigations involving allegations of insider trading
Global asset management company, its chief executive officer and a publicly-traded affiliate — member of a team representing clients in a shareholder class action challenging the fairness of a merger transaction under Delaware law
Second lien group — member of a team representing creditor in bankruptcy litigation and restructuring in Chapter 11 proceeding related to construction equipment rental business in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada
Large computer software company — member of a team representing company in connection with several New York State and City investigations and subpoenas served by several regulators; investigations concluded without any adverse action against the company
Multinational bank — lead associate on a team representing bank in connection with various investigations conducted by the DOJ, SEC and FINRA
Victim of human trafficking — represented client in obtaining a T-Visa to legally work and reside in the U.S.
Publications and Speeches
"Getting Trial Ready Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint; In the Courtroom," New York Law Journal, October 2016.
"New York Adopts Delaware Standard for Going-Private Transactions," BNA Corporate Law & Accountability Report, May 2016.
"Delaware Court Establishes 'Taxonomy' For Controlling Stockholder Claims," Transaction Advisors, November 2014.
"Second Circuit Clarifies the Limits on the Extraterritorial Application of U.S. Securities Laws," Financial Fraud Law Report, September 2014.
"Delaware Supreme Court Confirms the Path to Business Judgment Review in Controlling Stockholder Transactions," Transaction Advisors, April 2014.
"Supreme Court Holds That Proof of Materiality is Not a Prerequisite to Certification of Fraud-on-the-Market Securities Class Actions," Consumer Finance Law Quarterly Report, Vol. 67, Nos. 1 & 2, 2013.


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January 2005:
Pianist Danny Mixon, who looks and sounds like Bud
Powell, is Entertainment Director of the Lenox Lounge in Harlem. Next
month he is scheduled to tour Florida with a vocalist from St. Louis as
part of the state's celebration of Black History Month. He is scheduled
to appear in my city with a bassist I recorded with in the 1990's, as
well as with my saxophone repair man. Mixon appears once a month at the
Lenox Lounge with his trio, which features the great Michael Carvin
(from the Billy Bang band) on drums. I caught this group on my 21st
birthday in Harlem. Almost everyone in the audience were musicians (I
went with my band mates, and we ran into others from music school). If
you are ever in New York, I would stop by the Lenox Lounge to hear Mixon
jamming with his band. You can make a dinner out of it- the club serves
the best Soul Food (there is another 24 hour Soul Food restaurant right
across the street as well). I am patiently waiting to catch Mixon here
in Florida next month; I'm going to have a big talk with him about
what's new in Harlem.


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Lab Talk: Graphene goes ballistic, Marine reserves to the rescue
Two researchers discuss recent papers that excited their interest.
Graphene goes ballistic
Imagine if you could generate clean hydro-electricity in the Snowy Mountains and pass that electricity, without any loss, to Perth. It is impossible with today's copper cables – electrical resistance makes long-distance transmission inefficient.
Graphene looks much more promising. This paper shows that graphene sheets can achieve "ballistic" conduction at room temperature. The electrons fly across the sheets with no scattering resistance.
Ballistic conduction is a step below superconductivity for effort-free electron flow – but superconductors require temperatures at least as low as -135°C to operate.
As the graphene sheets are only 40 nanometres long, they are as yet too small to be much use in an electricity grid. But researchers have focused on a much nearer-term, nanoscale application – more efficient transistors for consumer electronics.
Paper: Exceptional ballistic transport in epitaxial graphene nanoribbons.
Nature 2014, vol 506, p349–354
Marine reserves a buffer to climate change
Marine reserves are spectacular places to dive. In many places, they are the only place you are likely to bump into sharks, large groupers and other big fish, which grow large there because they can't be fished. But a great amount of controversy surrounds the creation of marine protected areas, as fishers fight to keep access open.
This paper shows protection from fishing doesn't only protect the large species directly vulnerable to being caught. The researchers studied the waters off Tasmania, a global warming hotspot, and found that in areas protected from fishing, the entire marine community was healthier and more resilient to change. Reserves suffered less colonisation by subtropical species moving from warmer waters.
This study shows that marine reserves are a conservation tool that can greatly enhance the health of our oceans.
Paper: Resilience and signatures of tropicalization in protected reef fish communities
Nature Climate Change, vol 4, p62-67
This article appeared in Cosmos 59 - Oct-Nov 2014 under the headline "Graphene goes ballistic/Marine reserves a buffer to climate change"


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Sabbath, February 23, 2008
"The Word makes the proud humble, the perverse meek and contrite, the disobedient obedient. The sinful habits natural to man are interwoven with the daily practice. But the Word cuts away the fleshly lusts. It is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the mind. It divides the joints and marrow, cutting away the lusts of the flesh, making men willing to suffer for their Lord (MS 42, 1901)." – Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, Vol. 7, p. 928.
1. To whom was the promise given when the ancient Israel was not eligible to enter into rest because of their disbelief?
Hebrews 4:5-7 And in this place again, if they shall enter into my rest. Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
"The son who for a time refused obedience to his father's command was not condemned by Christ; and neither was he commended. The class who act the part of the first son in refusing obedience deserve no credit for holding this position. Their frankness is not to be regarded as a virtue. Sanctified by truth and holiness, it would make men bold witnesses for Christ; but used as it is by the sinner, it is insulting and defiant, and approaches to blasphemy. The fact that a man is not a hypocrite does not make him any the less really a sinner. When the appeals of the Holy Spirit come to the heart, our only safety lies in responding to them without delay. When the call comes, 'Go work today in My vineyard,' do not refuse the invitation. 'Today if ye will hear His voice, harden not your hearts.' Heb. 4:7. It is unsafe to delay obedience. You may never hear the invitation again." – Christ's Object Lessons, pp. 280, 281.
2. If ancient Israel found their rest in Canaan, why was another call to enter into God's rest given in the prophecy in Psalms?
Hebrews 4:8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
Psalm 95:7, 8 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness.
3. What hope was there for the people of God in the old times?
Hebrews 4:9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
4. What must every human being accomplish in his life before he can enter into God's rest?
Hebrews 4:10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
"The rest here spoken of is the rest of grace, obtained by following the prescription, Labor diligently. Those who learn of Jesus His meekness and lowliness find rest in the experience of practicing His lessons. It is not in indolence, in selfish ease and pleasure-seeking, that rest is obtained. Those who are unwilling to give the Lord faithful, earnest, loving service will not find spiritual rest in this life or in the life to come. Only from earnest labor comes peace and joy in the Holy Spirit–happiness on earth and glory hereafter.
"Let us therefore labor. Speak often words that will be a strength and an inspiration to those who hear. We are altogether too indifferent in regard to one another. We forget that our fellow laborers are often in need of words of hope and cheer. When one is in trouble, call upon him and speak comforting words to him. This is true friendship (MS 42, 1901)." – Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, Vol. 7, p. 928.
5. How well must all Christians be prepared to enter God's rest?
Hebrews 4:11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
"The Bible does not acknowledge a believer who is idle, however high his profession may be. There will be employment in heaven. The redeemed state is not one of idle repose. There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God, but it is a rest found in loving service." – Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, Vol. 3, p. 1164.
6. In what can every Christian find a transforming power?
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
7. How many beings are under God's constant watch?
Hebrews 4:13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
"It is for the eternal interest of every one to search his own heart, and to improve every God-given faculty. Let all remember that there is not a motive in the heart of any man that the Lord does not clearly see. The motives of each one are weighed as carefully as if the destiny of the human agent depended upon this one result. We need a connection with divine power that we may have an increase of clear light and an understanding of how to reason from cause to effect. We need to have the powers of the understanding cultivated, by our being partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Let each one consider carefully the solemn truth, God in heaven is true, and there is not a design, however intricate, nor a motive, however carefully hidden, that He does not clearly understand. He reads the secret devisings of every heart. Men may plan out crooked actions for the future, thinking that God does not understand; but in that great day when the books are opened, and every man is judged by the things written in the books, those actions will appear as they are. . . .
"The Lord sees and understands all dishonesty in planning, all unlawful appropriation in any degree of property or means, all injustice in man's dealing with his fellow men." – Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, Vol. 3, p. 1160.


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Early Spring in the Kitchen Garden
A red watering can lies at the front of a garden bed in early spring. A gardener wearing a straw hat is kneeling while planting at the back of the garden.
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