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The Hill is where the aristocracy lives, and it overlooks the area of Riverside, which is a dangerous slum. One night, Lord Horn is having a garden party, and the guests are delighted when Richard St. Vier, a very skilled swordsman, fights and kills two swordsmen, de Maris and Lynch. St. Vier flees to Riverside, where he arrives at the home of his landlady Marie, who is also a laundress and whore. Marie is waiting for him, having heard rumors of the fight from several of her colorful, low-class friends. Richard St. Vier gives Marie his shirt to wash, since...
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Last week we herded some old Judas Priest fans together who were stoked to hear that Rob Halford, metals original screamer, had rejoined his mates for Angel of Retribution the first Priest/Halford recording since 1990s Painkiller. (Farewell to Priest cover-band singer Ripper Owens, who substituted for Halford in the interim as well as anyone could. He did not suck.)
Our consulting metalheads were carefully chosen. Besides being discriminating listeners, Odin, Fafnir and Loki abuse guitar; Thor and Freya have been known to smash drums.* Before gathering in smallish home rock-rooms to stare fiercely at the speakers, the acolytes prepared themselves for the listening sessions in traditional ways (sucking down prodigious quantities of smoke and beer) or through prayer and meditation. Or both.
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Track 1, Judas Rising
ODIN: [seeing the tape recorder] Im not gonna say anything. Turn that off.
FAFNIR: I think the kick drum was kind of a crutch there. They kinda relied on that to move it along. Not as strong an opening as they might have manufactured.
ODIN: Downings got a weird way of picking like Tony Iommi, makes it almost sound like theres an effect on it. [Ed.s note: K.K. Downing is one of Priests dual lead guitarists; Tony Iommi is Black Sabbaths founding guitarist.]
Track 2, Deal With the Devil
FAFNIR: Real intense. It made me feel, like, something about my arches, you know? It was sort of like running.
ODIN: Your feet felt good?
FAFNIR: Yeah. Then the next song [track 3, Revolution], I was going, like, Isnt this just one old blues riff over and over and over again?
ODIN: You sound ungrateful.
FAFNIR: I really liked the texture of it, though. All this huge layering. Did you notice that?
ODIN: I noticed how much fun it sounds like this was to make. [Producer] Roy Z, he hasnt done anything bad yet.
The chugging riff on track 4, Worth Fighting For
ODIN: I love that kind of riff right there, thats what I want.
The TV is on with the sound off. A commercial for Hooters comes on.
ODIN: They wouldnt allow that commercial on TV if they had the actual tight shorts. But in the commercial, the Hooters girls could have the slightly baggy shorts.
Track 7, Angel
Odin complains about the red light on the tape recorder.
ODIN: When youve got that on, I know that its on, and it chokes my creativity.
Solution: thumb over light.
FAFNIR: This is a good ballad. Its kicking into Spanish overdrive now.
Track 8, Hellrider intro, with rapidly twiddling guitars
FAFNIR: I like this psychedelic intro. I really think they did something different with their formula there. Too much kick drum again . . . yet I rock.
ODIN: Were doing a Roger Glover now.
FAFNIR: What?
ODIN: [explains Deep Purple reference] Roger Glover used to unscrew the light bulb so [Ritchie] Blackmore didnt know when they were recording. Blackmore would seize up when he saw the light.
FAFNIR: Cant really argue about this one [Hellrider] too much. Its on the level of some of their famous -er songs. [Exciter, Jawbreaker, Painkiller.]
ODIN: Homogenizer, thats a great album.
Track 9, Eulogy
FAFNIR: Another ballad. Time to take a leak. I feel one of those airplane pisses coming on.
Track 10, Lochness, atmospheric intro
FAFNIR: Theyre goin for it here. Its not like theyre fuckin around.
ODIN: I have a feeling this is gonna be better than the Sting song. [Sting also wrote a song about Loch Ness. Odin and Fafnir hate Sting.]
Freya, Odins girlfriend, comes in looking shook up.
FREYA: I got hit today.
ODIN: You got hit?
FREYA: Somebody hit the back of my car.
FAFNIR: How is everybody?
Freya says her neck hurts. The tape is turned off while the situation is assessed. Freya is not bleeding.
ODIN: Anyways, Freya, the Judas Priest album was released today, and were right in the middle of listening to it.
FREYA: Oh, sorry.
Fafnir, who has reached a pretty good consumption level by this point, reaches over to put his beer down, and knocks a whole stack of CDs behind a big amp cabinet.
FAFNIR: Ohhhh.
FREYA: Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! Ha! Im sorry, I didnt mean to laugh.
The twisted guitar squeals that begin Lochness are heating up. Then it really gets heavy and Spinal Tappy.
FAFNIR: How did you know this song was going to be remarkable?
ODIN: Its about the Loch Ness monster, for gods sake.
FAFNIR: Lochness, confess your terror of the deep. Wow, this is corny shit. Im not sure if the riffs are convincing me. Not evil enough.
The DVD documentary portion of the Angel of Retribution package is up next. 2004 reunion concert footage comes on.
ODIN: Whoa, I want to see that again!
Rewind. Bassist Ian Hill and guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton are all bending over together in a classic unison pose. Halford comes up from behind.
FAFNIR: Wow, he butt-fucked em all in a row there, didnt he? I think its funny that he decided its okay to butt-fuck his bandmates onstage now.
Halford is wearing yards of black leather drapery and studded fringe.
FAFNIR: I believe that Halfords got more studs on him than ever before in his rock career. I mean, you cant go down in the studs department. You have to kinda keep going up, right?
ODIN: Yeah. A stud-finder would go mental on Halford.
FAFNIR: After the age of 35 or so, rock stars need bigger and bigger sunglasses. Its the eyes that really betray the age.
ODIN: Is that right?
FAFNIR: Even Paul Westerberg has big sunglasses now. Sifa and I went to see him the other night, because shes a huge fan.
ODIN: Dont tell Freya that. She really wanted to go.
FAFNIR: It was bad.
ODIN: Heres the real question: What if you were Paul Westerberg? Was it okay?
FAFNIR: Man, thats a good question. I dont think I can answer that. Its almost like thats what he goes for, is that kind of messed-up experience. It was successful for Sifa, cause she falls for that. [Now Fafnir is acting jealous.] She wants to be his mom, you know, and take care of him, because hes such a fuck-up. Thats how hes always got girlfriends, Im sure, too. By pretending that hes really fucked up, and he really needs their help.
Diamonds and Rust
ODIN: I first heard that in, like, 77. And of course I had no idea that it was a Joan Baez song. I was living in that apartment looking over the freeway. I was living with my brother. Thats when I had that album.
Its time for some critical judgment.
FAFNIR: Im impressed with the way Priest decided to reconsider their past in a way that is not imitative of themselves. Maybe a bit imitative of other people. The music is successful. On a production level mixing, just impeccable. Really, like, powerful.
ODIN: It seems to be done in the right frame of mind. The right sentiment.
Freya is back. Its unclear whom shes talking about, probably somebody on TV.
FREYA: It would be cool if I had that haircut.
FAFNIR: You havent changed your haircut in quite a while.
ODIN: Hey, thats really a mean thing to say.
FREYA: Fafnir, you havent changed yours in a while either.
ODIN: On the Rodney on the ROQ show in 79 or something, he had Ian Hunter on as a guest. And Ian Hunter was calling live, on tour in Connecticut. And Rodney Bingenheimer, in the middle of the interview, after being a really cool, hang-out-and-chat, Bingenheimer kind of guy, goes, What about your image, man? It doesnt seem like youve changed, youve always got the same kind of image, with the sunglasses and everything. And he had to go, Yeah, I guess so . . .
FAFNIR: . . . fuckwad . . .
[Ed.s note: Rodney is one to talk.]
Thor has brought a copy of Heavy Metal Parking Lot, the classic short documentary on Judas Priest fans pre-show festivities. One of the stoner subjects dreams about A joint so big, it fits across America.
Our consultants then watch the Priest DVD. Onscreen, a spaced-out, skinny trailer-trash guy is hanging at stage-front.
FAFNIR: He could have been in Heavy Metal Parking Lot 20 years ago!
THOR: Its the same guy!
FAFNIR: Hes still 20 years old! How did that happen? Drugs and acid preserved him.
THOR: Maybe I shoulda stuck with it.
Diamonds and Rust
FAFNIR: What state of mind do you have to be in to play the same song, like, a thousand times?
LOKI: I dunno, does whacking off ever get old? It never really does, and its about the same.
Now its on to the album.
THOR: In the [past] they were experimenting more. This one seems like theyre using more reliable formulas. Now the contracts say that youve got to have one that will sell or whatever. Compared to, lets say, Painkiller, the drum production on this is way more ambient. You feel it more than you hear it.
FAFNIR: But then, youre a drummer.
THOR: That means I get to ride the bus for free! I get to park close to the entrance of Ralphs!
LOKI: That was almost like Janes Addiction, that riff. I liked it a lot, but that was the least Priest-like song.
FAFNIR: Theres a little bit of Led Zeppelin . . .
THOR: I heard Soundgarden.
FAFNIR: I hear Marilyn Manson in there too.
Worth Fighting For
LOKI: I like this song, too. I just wish Halford would open it up a little, at least once, just for us: Lets hear Ripper sing like this.
THOR: Many hesher girlfriends will be happy that that ones on there.
As the big ballad Angel plays, Thor performs frail-waif dance moves. Song ends.
LOKI: Thats one that Night Ranger didnt get around to recording. They sound like theyre trying to be five different bands. But I like the sound, personally.
THOR: Well, youre wrong.
THOR: That one makes me want to go rob convenience stores. With Judas Priest, thats how you judge success.
FAFNIR: Wind chimes takes balls.
THOR: Its so egregious. Length and heaviness.
LOKI: Its like they broke it up into two songs. They said, Thisll give Halford time for a wardrobe change. With those long coats on, he looks more and more like Hellraiser.
Lochness fades out.
LOKI: Was that the last track? They went out with a rumble.
THOR: Smack you over the head with a cinder block.
LOKI: Thats not gonna be a single. You gotta admire that.
Comparisons are made between Painkiller and Angel of Retribution.
FAFNIR: Its like the difference between speed and pot. Thats the same kind of intersection Metallica had.
THOR: That last records horrible [Metallicas St. Anger]. God, I cant stand that record.
FAFNIR: As a drummer?
THOR: Ah, Jesus! Somebody shoulda kicked that idiot out and stepped all over him. He plays like a white tennis player.
FAFNIR: Theres some really good white tennis players.
THOR: You also liked that one song, though. [Worth Fighting For from the new Priest.]
FAFNIR: Yeah . . .
Now everybodys laughing at Fafnir.
FAFNIR: I do phosphoresce a little bit. Not every day, but every once in a while you need to put on a tutu.
Overall rankings for Angel of Retribution
Odin: 9
Fafnir: 8.5
Freya: 8 That Lochness song is stuck in my head. And I am not sure that I like that.
Loki: 7
Thor: 5
Heart of a Lion and Scott Travis: A Judas Priest Reunion Time Circle
1987: Heart of a Lion appears on an album by a respected but little-known rock band from Los Angeles, Racer X. The song, written by Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, has a crushing riff and an unforgettable chorus quintessential Judas Priest. Yet it will never show up on a regular Priest album. Racer Xs drummer: Scott Travis.
1990: Travis, having left Racer X, records Painkiller with his new band, Judas Priest.
1993: Halford and Travis leave Judas Priest to form the harder-edged Fight. It goes nowhere.
1997: Halford and John Lowery (later called John5 with Marilyn Manson) form the industrial duo Two, produced by Trent Reznor. Travis has gone back to Judas Priest to record and tour with front man Ripper Owens.
2000: Fighting unprecedented invisibility, Halford releases Resurrection with his new band, Halford, which sounds suspiciously like Judas Priest.
2001: Two studio songs are tacked on to Halfords nominally live Live Insurrection, and one of them is a blistering version of Heart of a Lion that sounds exactly like Judas Priest.
2004: Judas Priest releases the retrospective box Metalogy, which includes a demo version of Heart of a Lion recorded by Priest in the 80s. During communications about the box, the idea of a reunion has come up. Judas Priest, including Halford and Travis, go on the Ozzfest tour.
2005: Judas Priest, with the same lineup that made Painkiller, drop Angel of Retribution. The circle is closed.
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Arriva Bus and Coach has a long heritage in the bus and coach industry, we have built a strong reputation for quality and reliability. We are bus and coach people who understand the needs of operatorsSkip to content
What we do
We specialise in the sale, rental and finance of new and used vehicles along with excellent, nationwide servicing and repair and parts support
We are the main dealer for Van Hool and Temsa vehicles within the UK and also the key stockist for DAF, VDL, Temsa and Van Hool original equipment parts
Our onsite workforce and field engineers have a wealth of experience and product knowledge in the bus and coach industry. This know how, along with regular industry training enables us to main and develop the quality of vehicles and after sales service for which we are renowned
- Sales of new and used vehicles
- Rental packages
- Service and repairs
- Parts support
1951 - Stanley Hughes Ltd incorporated
Stanley Hughes & Company Limited was incorporated. The company specialised in the sale, repair and dismantling of commercial vehicles
1980's - DAF Bus
In 1982 the company became a subsidiary of the Paul Sykes Group importing DAF Chassis and body options
As of 1983 the business was granted exclusive rights to import DAF Bus chassis products
In 1988 Stanley Hughes was sold to the motor retailing group T.Cowie Plc
1990's - Arriva Plc
In 1997 the Cowie Group changed its name to Arriva Plc
In 1998 Stanley Hughes Ltd was renamed Arriva Bus and Coach Ltd
2000's - Deutsche Bahn
In 2003 DAF Bus International changed its name to VDL Bus International
In 2010 Arriva Plc was acquired by Deutsche Bahn, one of the world's leading passenger and logistics service providers
Today - Arriva Bus and Coach Ltd
We specialise in the sale, rental, repair and support of buses and coaches
Corporate responsibility
At Arriva Bus and Coach, corporate responsibility is about minimising our impact on the environment, providing safe places to work and travel for our employees and customers, and playing an active role in the communities in which we serve
The safety of our customers and employees is our primary concern
We are working to increase general awareness of the environmental credentials of public transport
We aim to maintain a supportive, respectful working environment in which everyone receives the training and development to enable them to fulfill their true potential
Meet our team. We are a group of experienced and knowledgable individuals from the bus and coach industry and we are here to help you.
Steve Fletcher
Head of Product
Dave Gregory
Head of Business Development
Mike Jopling
UK Rentals Executive
John Gray
Area Sales Manager (UK)
Brian Jackson
Area Sales Executive (Scotland)
Andy Walker
Business Development Manager (South)
To build trust and confidence with customers by delivering outstanding quality products and services that add real value to their business
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Debates are Opinions supported by facts. You,me, or anyone is not always correct. Having a good understanding of someone else's perspective makes you more aware and intelligent. Debates are supposed to persuade you to agree with them or to appose them. Debate.Org is my favorite debate site, it piques my interest and questions them.
Whenever I recognize that I've really lost a debate, especially because of arguments I hadn't anticipated or considered, it forces me to rethink my position and helps me to have a clearer understanding of things.
One of my first debates was about the ontological argument for God's existence. The guy ff'd, deleted his account, and had a bad attitude, so I technically won. The win felt more like a loss, however, because there were many things which I realized he was right about and I hadn't considered, so that ended up being a learning experience.
Jonathan Crane's victory in our Moral Landscape debate did teach me some things about the content, but really changed my views about successful debate strategies even more.
I have saw a debate that has convinced me that prostitution legalization would be a good idea. This is in contrast to what I had previously considered the best course of action: enforcing the elimination of all prostitution. After the debate, legalization now seems like the best way to go!


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|Is it book club time already?
|Next best thing to a beach read!
|So what's the right age to get books into the hands of a child?
I'm proud to have a multigenerational reputation in my family as "the book aunt", but books alone won't create this result. These wee ones have had hands-on, ears-on lap time with books since they were born. This is obviously not a household that needs tips on ways to share books with tots.
But not all parents were raised this way themselves, and not all have a wide repertoire of book-sharing skills on which to draw naturally and automatically.
|Naptime books- so relaxing.
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|My favorite author...
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|So many books, so little time- until naps!
On behalf of this cutie twosome, I'm happy to introduce guest blogger Susan Marx. She and her writing partner, Barbara Kasok, are mothers, grandmothers, reading professionals, and consultants. Susan is also a parent educator who facilitates workshops on topics such as fostering children's self-esteem and school readiness. Susan and Barbara have written HELP ME GET READY TO READ: The Practical Guide For Reading Aloud To Children During Their First Five Years. I'll add some comments about their book at the end of the post, but let's see what Susan has to say about tots and books based on information provided in HELP ME GET READY TO READ.
"Creating a Love of Books and Learning
Parents often ask us how they can create a love of books and learning in their young children. We respond by telling them that there are three essential key ideas they should focus on to do so. Simply stated, they are:
• Provide a nurturing environment in which little ones can thrive.
• Choose good age-appropriate picture books to engage children in conversations about the text and illustrations.
• Read aloud effectively so that children acquire the early literacy concepts and skills they need to be ready to learn to read.
Creating a love of books and learning in our little ones begins with providing a nurturing environment. For children to blossom and grow into lifelong lovers of books and learning, they need to feel comfortable in their surroundings whether at home, at childcare or in a preschool setting. Also, they need to feel the gentle encouragement and support of the trusted adults who care for them as well as serve as positive role models in their young lives.
Reading aloud books to little ones in a nurturing environment has a tremendous impact on their healthy emotional, social, language, and cognitive development. During the read-aloud experience, caring adults foster young children's self-esteem so they feel competent and confident in their ability to learn new things, and engage in creative and imaginative meaningful activities. Furthermore, reading aloud effectively in a nurturing environment ensures a close emotional connection between adult and child. It provides a source for wonderful memories by giving children the loving message:
I want to read this book to you because I care about you, I respect
you, and I value our time together.
Here are some positive parenting strategies for creating a love of books and learning in young children. They deal specifically with ways that a nurturing environment can be established by parents in the home as well as by childcare providers and preschool staff in group settings.
1. Foster children's self-esteem and encourage conversation
• Keep in mind each child's age and stage of development, interests, and attention span.
• Give each child "Positive Parenting Praise!" by acknowledging the new skill that he or she has acquired. For example, "Good job holding the book" or "Good job watching as I move my finger under the words on the page."
• Find a quiet place to read together, such as a cozy corner, sofa, or chair.
• Turn off the TV.
• Try not to answer the phone or respond to e-mails.
• Make connections between story events and children's real life experiences.
• Point out similarities and differences between read-aloud books, such as story characters, setting, or story events.
2. Establish reading routines so that books and learning become a part of children's every day lives
• Set up regular reading times such as at naptime, bedtime, or story hour.
• Place books in a basket or on a shelf to make them accessible to children.
• Encourage children to select books that they want to hear.
• Take books along with you when you are away from home.
• Arrange library visits as a regular activity by signing up for children's story hours, sing-a-longs, or other family early literacy events.
• Have book swaps with other families to ensure a variety of available read-aloud books.
3. Model having a positive attitude towards books and learning.
• Tell children how much you enjoy reading books with them.
• Give books as gifts to children on special occasions.
• Laugh with children when reading books that have silly words, story events or characters.
• Handle books with care.
• Look for opportunities to learn new things and be sure to tell your children about them.
• Read books during your own free time for enjoyment and relaxation."
Thank you, Susan, for providing such a strong statement and helpful advice on behalf of young children and literacy. As toddlers become more active and verbal some adults feel less able to keep their children engaged with books. Susan and Barbara have produced a well-organized and user-friendly guide especially suited for reading with children ages three to five. It provides developmentally appropriate "talk-abouts" and "follow-up activities" for more than a dozen excellent picture books, with additional titles suggested in the back matter.
I urge parents to read a book by Mem Fox, the award-winning author and internationally acclaimed literacy expert: READING MAGIC: Why reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. Research and simple observation demonstrate that reading aloud to children in their earliest days and months of life has a dramatic positive influence on future language, learning, and literacy development. I have no doubt that adults who begin reading to a child from the earliest days and continue on beyond the school years give a priceless lifetime gift of love and literacy to that child.
Why not check these books out, and spread the word about the power of reading aloud to children at the earliest ages.


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Job as a Singer
Sandy Jones is a lead vocalist. Her work takes her to a variety of gigs around the north of England.
How did you get into this type of work?
I started dancing at the age of 15 when I began classes in contemporary dance, jazz and ballet. I really enjoyed being part of a group of people who came together through dance.
At 18, I trained in drama and dance, and went on to the Rambert School in London. After that, I worked with several dance companies which involved music. Also, I took part in several film and TV productions as an actress. Eventually, I became more interested in singing as a career and was delighted when I joined the band as lead singer.
What sort of music do you sing?
We play serious funk with fast bass line, melodic saxophones and great break-beats. We do a take on the big band sound, and at the gigs where we play we have to get the crowds moving.
What equipment do you use?
I just use a microphone but the band has bass guitar, drums, guitar, alto saxophone, tenor sax, bongos and keyboard, and we are about to acquire a trumpet player. Because we have a DJ we also have turntables. Bands need a lot of sound equipment as well as instruments.We have to carry all this around with us when we play at gigs.
What constitutes a typical day for you?
No one day is the same. I am either singing, dancing, rehearsing or resting. In the entertainment business you tend to work when most people are at leisure, so I get time off during the working week and in the daytime.
Do you work regular hours?
No, there is no such thing. I rehearse with the band once a week for three hours and also during the day when we have a performance that evening. For each performance, we have to travel to the venue, set up the equipment, perform, dismantle everything afterwards and then go home. On tour, we can be away for long periods, rehearsing during the day and playing or dancing at night.
What about current training?
There is little time or opportunity for further training at present as we are all busy in the band rehearsing, travelling and performing. In this type of work you must take advantage of any opportunity for training early in your career. Once you start performing regularly, you have to make time for further training.
As a child, I started with drama and singing lessons at a local academy before receiving more structured training at drama school.
Also, in some shows you can get extra singing and drama lessons from the coaches associated with the shows.
What do you like best about your job as a singer?
It gives me a real thrill to see a hall full of people enjoying themselves. I also enjoy jamming with like-minded people and developing new musical ideas.
What skills and qualities are needed?
You need to have some talent in the first place, and the ability to develop musically. Also, you are often working in a group and need to get on with people. You are part of a team and must be prepared to learn from others and be willing to listen to advice and criticism.
Sandy's route to becoming a singer
- Weekend drama training at school.
- Dance classes.
- Dance training at the Rambert School.
- Experience in dancing, acting and singing.
- TV and film roles.
Sandy's tips
- Get proper voice training as singing incorrectly can eventually damage your vocal cords.
- Explore as many singing styles as possible.
- Have a go at writing your own songs.
Singer related jobs
Salary of a singer
- Payment is often made on a performance basis and varies enormously according to venue, audience size and band popularity.
- Minimum rate for a singer in a West End show is £320 a week for eight shows or around £65 for a single performance out of London.
- When starting out as a professional singer it may be essential to take on other part-time work until sufficient experience is gained.
Getting in
- Some musical ability is essential and this should be developed as far as possible at school and in amateur groups before making a decision.
- Many pop stars started their careers at stage schools and there are large numbers of suitable courses available at colleges across the country. Courses can lead to a BTEC National Diploma and successful students will be able to continue their studies on to the BTEC HND in Rock and Pop music.
- There are no specific entry requirements other than music ability, backed by evidence of at least Grade 3 Associated Board of the Royal School of Music examinations.
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Explore the real Cambodia with touring the Angkor Wat Archeological Park
The City Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap-Angkor, Cambodia.
The hotel rooms can match the best international standards and are spaciously laid out with a thoughtful decoration on comfort; style, cleanliness and the Service quality are of a constant high standard. 150 Superior rooms plus 4 Suites each attractively decorated and thoughtfully equipped with amenities that enhance comfort and convenience. The room View has Front and Garden side and Swimming Pool View.
Please enjoy with the services and facilities of the City Angkor Hotel.
During check in you will get the benefits with a nice glass of welcome drink with cold towel by warm hospitality staffs welcome to make your feeling refreshed, while you were along of your trip. Breakfast included with room price. Internet WIFI facility free of charge available in the room and The Business Center, travel information & tour arrangement are available free of charge at front desk, especially for the good driver and tour guide along experienced with tour section.
The City Angkor Hotel was excellent value and I would have no hesitation in recommending the City Angkor Hotel to you. If you decide the trip to Siem Reap-Angkor.
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When the dust settled on 2011, one thing became clear—it was the year of the parent. Or, more accurately, the year of "parenting," that ubiquitous neologism that covers everything from heartwarming father-daughter wedding dance videos on YouTube to newspaper editorials that ask, "why do you let your daughter dress like a tramp?" Yet out of all the parenting stories that dominated such charts as Facebook's "most shared links" list, none had the staying power of Amy Chua's blockbuster memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.
Controversial does not begin to describe the reception accorded to this Yale Law School professor's hilarious and scathingly candid account of her intensely focused and highly structured method of raising her two daughters, Sophia and Lulu. When the list of prohibited activities with which Chua began her first chapter—a list which included such contemporary childhood staples as sleepovers, playdates, television, video games, and school plays—hit the pages of the Wall Street Journal under the heading "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior," all parenting hell broke loose. Even such ordinarily circumspect outlets as the popular New York Times parenting blog "the Motherlode" rushed to judgment, branding Chua as "downright mean" and her actions as "unforgivable."


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Originally posted by Tuller The trade tab should cover crafting bags. Logic is probably wrong on it, though :P I think i should clarify this, at least in my case specificly. Yes the trade tab will display whats in your trade specific bags such as a mining Bag. The problem I find lies in that for example: the Trade bag fills up...
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Yes not being able to see what is in my mining bag specificly is anoying. Any hope of a tab for crafting bags in the future Tuller?
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Originally posted by spiel2001 No worries... all I ask is that people try ~smile~ Yes, as it turns out, this is a known issue and I am hoping to have if fixed in the next update. Just as an fyi incase no one has mentioned it, and it may help you track it down, this affects both my pld and druid and didnt have this issue in...
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Belinda Skelton is the host of "Belinda Skelton's Atlanta Living" Saturday's 1p-3p on News/Talk WSB. Belinda is also a frequent guest host of Lawn and Garden and The Home Fix It Show. Belinda's has been a familiar voice in Atlanta radio for nearly 20 years.
The Atlanta Business Chronicle (2000) named Belinda the 2nd most popular female radio personality behind Vicki Locke. Atlanta Magazine honored Belinda as a recipient of the Women Making a Mark award for her contributions to the community.
Guest Contributors include
B Berman, Belinda Skelton, David Danzig, Debra Green, Jan Schroder, Joe Esposito, Katie Kelly Bell, Kraig Torres


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Bikuben College creates a benchmark for student life in the 21st Century and extends the notion that unity can arise from a broad social network. The main shape of the building is clarified in its design and holds in it the fundamental idea of unity and equality. The living quarters of the students and the common rooms are connected in a double spiral that surrounds an enlightened courtyard. This provides direct contact and visibility between common and private space and at the same time ensures the student's privacy. One the biggest problems facing students today can be loneliness and the lack of social relations. Architecture and the sense of social responsibility intertwine and the building is captured by the context of the site, and changes its conditions.
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1) Mimi. I don't remember your last name, sorry, but I'm pretty sure you were born around 1970 and you briefly dated a guy named Mike (me!) in the beginning of your freshman year of high school. This was shortly before you dated a guy named Kevin (coincidentally, Mike's best friend). I just want you to know why I was such a crappy kisser. You were the first girl I ever kissed on the lips! Anyway, you totally screwed up because I'm a complete hunk now, just ripped with muscles up and down my...uh...muscley bod. Also, I'm totally not a computer programmer. Very muscley. Hah!
2) Hey there Angelina Jolie! Hi! I want you to know that this
3) George Walker Bush. What is wrong with you? You're all uptight about things that shouldn't bother you (e.g. Gay Marriage) and completely unconcerned about other major issues (e.g. that teeny weeny deficit of ours). Did the Silver Fox drop you on your head as a baby? No offense.
4) Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Hire me! I have a lot of very good ideas about computer things (Mimi, I'm kidding. I don't do computers (Larry and Sergey, ignore that!)). Also, I will totally give your company a plug on my blog if you hire me.
Ok, Angelina, Mimi, George, Larry, and Sergey! I've done my part here. Meet me half way!


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Wirefree Audio is a wireless audio equipment manufacturer based in the United Kingdom offering a range of wireless headphone products for the automotive and public use markets, including wireless headphones for cars, boats, silent disco, theatre, museums and tours.
Offering a World class service to our customers, we are a highly focused team whose primary aim is to develop strong partnerships with our clients. With a focus on the future our objective is to provide unrivalled levels of support and offer the most innovative wireless audio solutions available.


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Rosanna Hertz is the Classes of 1919-1950 Professor of Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies at Wellesley College. Her research focuses on issues related to families, work and gender.
She writes about how people manage to stitch together the fragments of their lives to make something whole. Work, family, friends, finding time for themselves, for their kids, for their brains, for their bodies. All those competing demands. When you have a shortage of time, who or what gets the short end of the stick? How, for example, is family even possible with all these conflicting pressures. When she began studying single moms her focus was initally on how they manage employment and parenthood. Quickly the research turned to the desire for motherhood and the hesitation to do so alone, how they made the choice to become moms, the place of fathers in their children's lives and the future of new families in the U.S. today. For more about Rosanna Hertz, see her Bio page in this website.
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We are very pleased to take you on a beautiful wedding journey today! This BN Our Wedding Story is set in Edo State and features a queen and an ambassador. Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (Universe) 2009, Fovwe Sandra Otohwo and Oghenekaro Ekewenu, Millenium Development Goals Ambassador, CEO Karokewenu Ltd & Chairman Board of Trustees for the Municipal Youth Vanguard of Nigeria. Though Fovwe has handed over her crown, she now applied her "queenly" touch to the events she plans via her company, Grandeur's Fairy Dust.
Fovwe & Karo's wedding was an exciting celebration of their love. From the colourful ceremonies to the endless list of celebrity performers at their wedding event – it was a truly distinctive affair for a special couple.
How Fovwe & Karo Met
By Fovwe
We attend the same church where I am a chorister but I never really said a word to him. It turns out he was friends with all my siblings but our paths never crossed; not until one of the many trips as a beauty queen, we were on the same flight and then I said "a huge hello" to him like I have known him forever. We exchanged numbers but I never called him (I still don't understand why).
I travelled to the Bahamas for Miss Universe 2009 and lost my sim card on a boat cruise and I came back with practically no contacts and settled into my life as a student and a chorister singing my heart out and dancing to every song we sang, loving my Jesus the best way I know how. I had totally forgotten about him until he showed up one day and asks for my bottle of Pepsi (chorister's light refreshment) as payment for not calling him since we met. We exchanged numbers again and this time he called me three days later and asked to take me out.
I smelt trouble (LOL) and did everything in my power to drive this man away. I tried to convince myself that I wasn't ready for a relationship then one Sunday he dropped me off at home after church and I invited him to and meet my mum he said "Why Not" (I was hoping he would give an excuse not to meet her). He joked around with my mum like he was her son and she gave me the "I think I like this one nod". Anyone who knows my mum knows she is a sucker for the marriage talk (hehe). At that point, I thought, "I need to drive this man quickly else mummy would breathe down my neck about him" but then in my game of trying, I found myself laughing at his jokes and exchanging messages with him then it moved to long hours chatting on the phone everyday. I fell for him and I didn't even realise when I told him -"I Love You Too"…
By Karo
We met at the Citizens of Heaven Church in Benin. I always looked forward to seeing her in church and listening to the voice of an angel. I was already friends with her siblings but we never really had the opportunity to sit down and have a good conversation, because I was always travelling in and out of the country. It was on one of these trips that we met and exchanged contacts. The platform for friendship opened for a while until I couldn't reach her on phone all of a sudden. Quite strange, but I was sure I would see her pretty soon. I walked up to her after service one day, and asked for her bottle of Pepsi as payment for the long silence. We exchanged contacts again and that was how everything started. I knew I was in love with a miniature version of heaven – my Fovwe.
The Proposal
By Fovwe
Three months into our relationship during one of our random conversations he asked me out of the blue – "Will You Marry Me?" I playfully said "Of Course!" because I assumed he was joking. Later that year, we travelled to the UK for a short holiday. While we were there, we went to the shopping mall and he kept asking for a ring shop and I was like – "Why are you looking for a shop?" He replied, "We are buying your engagement ring together I didn't want to get it without you there." At that point, I was speechless!
I finally found a ring I loved and he asked me to marry him later that evening. It took me a long while to say YES as I didn't believe it was happening. It was an amazing day and blessed day!
By Karo
Months had passed and we were still very much in love with each other. I knew definitely, I had found my missing rib and we needed to take this to another level. During a short holiday in the UK, we went shopping one day and little did she know that I already had plans of popping the big question. I opened up and told her we came to get her engagement ring and that I didn't want to do it without her. Thereafter, we went to a lovely Malaysian restaurant right there in the heart of the Shopping District, there I asked her to marry me and she said – "YES!".
The Wedding
Traditional Wedding – 28th April 2011
Church Wedding – 30th April 2011
Church Wedding – Citizens of Heaven Church, Benin
Reception – Flamingo Hall, Homeville Hotel, Benin
Wedding Theme: Think Spring, See Pink & Bling
Traditional Wedding – Burnt Orange and Gold
Church Wedding – Fuchsia Pink and Silver
Wedding Dress & Reception Dress: Weddings by MAI
Bridesmaids Dresses: Weddings by MAI
Groom & Groomsmen Outfits: Ugodern
Makeup: Osamu's Beauty Matters
Event Planner: Grandeur's Fairy Dust
Photography: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Decor & Flowers: H&M Events
Videography: Afrotainment Media
Food: Ella Catering
Cake: Cakes & Cream | Cakes by Ashama
Fovwe heard a voice as she walked down the aisle, it was a distinctive voice, a sonorous sound, the voice of the man she loves and was about to marry. Her dashing groom, Karo sang a special song for her as she walked down the aisle. He even added a special freestyle, proclaiming to his bride-to-be – "You Look Beautiful in White". She simply took his breath away in her stunning wedding dress with a lace yoke and beautiful embellishments. After such a rousing start, the rest of the ceremony was equally emotional with prayers, vows and commitments made before God and family.
After the ceremony, Fovwe and Karo headed to their dazzling reception. The hall was decked out in lots of pink and bling as international star 2Face Idibia serenaded the couple as they danced into their reception venue. Fovwe and Karo's wedding reception totally rocked! After the formal reception agenda items, the couple changed into their "wedding party" outfits and enjoyed the rest of the night from the musical performances by stars including Timaya and Obiwon to the loving tender moments that they shared, it was a totally special day for Fovwe and Karo. As they build their lives together, they are already looking forward to their 10th anniversary when Fovwe will re-rock her wedding dress and tell their children all about the day they got married.
BN wishes Fovwe and Karo a blessed and fulfilled life together. May each day be filled with favour, love and God's divine blessings.
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Transatlantic flight by Yancey and Williams from Maine to Rome. Roger Q Williams and Captain Lewis A. Yancey start their flight from Old Orchard, Maine in Bellanca monoplane named "Pathfinder."They get into the aircraft and take a wreath to drop in the Atlantic in memory of lost aviators. Pathfinder monoplane in flight headed for Rome, Italy.
Transatlantic flight attempt by Roger Q Williams and Captain Lewis A Yancey in Bellanca monoplane named "the Green Flash. They take off from Teterboro, New Jersey and are seen landing on the beach at Old Orchard, Maine. They refuel and board for their transoceanic leg to Rome. But on takeoff role along the beach, they hit a puddle of seawater that causes them to crash. Views of the damaged airplane.
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The use of Fordson tractors in the United States. Fruit trees in farmer Anderson's orchard. He sprays medicine on the trees with the help of a Fordson tractor. A man plants corn with the help of a tractor on Anderson's farm. Farmer Brown plants corn in the old way.
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Also remember this is the time to start planning for next year's reunions! If you are from the classes of 74, 79, 84, 89, 94, or 99 (or any other class having a reunion this year), log on to the site and see if someone has started planning your reunion. Remember the school is not responsible for the planning of reunions, and it is up to each class, and anyone from the class can plan the event. Don't let your class miss out on it!
The shirts which alumni have been requesting are a big success, see our latest designs and styles or create your own shirt with the new custom shirt creator. Read on to find out about other new things happening on the site.
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Due to popular demand we have included new designs (such as the football design pictured on the left), and a great new tool for designing and creating your own custom shirts (which would make awesome christmas gifts).
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Christmas cards
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National Journal has a look at who wins and who loses in the Congressional redistricting process that happens every 10 years. The piece, which only subscribers can see, also comes with a sidebar on "Modern Gerrymanders," including maps of the 10 most contorted Congressional districts.
The Midwest has three of the 10. Chicago alone has two. But, this is a pretty subjective list, and we think some Midwest Congressional Districts were robbed. What about the Illinois 17th? Or Indiana's 4th?
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One of my favorite Web 2.0 sayings came from The Cluetrain Manifesto, as relayed by John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing:-
"Markets are like Conversations – Talk is Cheap and Silence is Fatal!"
But please THINK what you write in 140 characters & how it could be misinterpreted!
In a "conversation" face to face you can correct instantly any misconception.
If it's a "live" Twitter convo, you can also correct fairly easily.
BUT if it's time-shifted in any way, so you send something which has to wait till "after tea" or overnight for a response, the person reading may jump to the wrong conclusion about your chosen set of words, or maybe even just one word!
It was a Friday so the regular Twitter practice had begun – under the guise of #followfriday many Tweeple spread a bit of joy, love & kudos by recommending that their own followers consider following others that they have had good interactions with in the past week or more, it may even be just for the great information or insight they provide. It's a good, fun, particularly "social" practice, and it's what Social Media is all about!
In my case, I picked up on some recommendations by a wonderful marketer that I hold in very high esteem – virtually hanging on their every word!
I found that one of their suggestions had 16 followers & NO updates!! So I mentioned it in a DM back just in case it was a mistake or maybe the interactions had been offline, ie. face to face, that we would have less knowledge of.
I used the word offline "dealings", which hindsight shows me, left room for misinterpretation!
This was the classic case where it was left overnight before I discovered my words had been taken in the wrong context. I had never dreamt of anything underhand (call it naivety if you like – I'm one of life's innocents in that regard, always have been!)
However, my Thought Leader had taken it that I had inferred something dubious – I never meant to, and for that my profuse apologies!
But please take it as a lesson that some things in the Twitterverse need a bit of consideration, if only because of the "delayed reaction" effect!
The global move to greater openness and transparency heralded by the engagement & conversation enabled by Social Media is, I believe, one of the greatest shifts to be experienced by mankind – proving that a connected world is truly a smaller world, bringing us all closer together and able to feel more a part of the "whole" than ever before.
It's fantastic, and it's only just beginning, so it's great to be part of it. Just watch your Ps & Qs a bit!
As a sign off, It also taught me that you seem to be able to delete the offending message completely – I didn't do it – I know I wrote it (boy, do I know!), but it seems to have disappeared completely from the Twitter system – not retained by my Tweetdeck or Seesmic, or Twitter itself. (Thank you!?)
It has still been a lesson hard L1RND for me!
Have a great week to come, and Think On.
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What not to wear on a first date
Selecting an outfit for a first date doesn't have to be difficult. Before deciding what you should wear, think about what you shouldn't wear. If you want to see him a second time, avoid wearing these items on your first date.
Too revealing
You want to look flirty and sexy, but that doesn't mean you want to look easy. Unless you're just looking to hook up, don't wear something that's too revealing on a first date. If your skirt is short, don't partner it with a super low-cut top. You don't want to give him the wrong idea because you only have one chance to make a first impression.
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Too dressy
Common sense should prevail when getting dressed for your first date. If you're meeting him for coffee at your local coffeehouse, then leave your cocktail dress and heels at home -- no matter how cute they are. If you overdress, you're bound to stick out like a sore thumb and you'll probably make your date feel more uncomfortable than he already is.
Too sloppy
On the flip side, you don't ever want to dress too sloppy. Even if your date is outdoors or you're heading to a sporting event, that doesn't mean an oversized tee and baggy sweats are your best bet. You should always look pulled together and chic -- even when you are dressed casually.
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All black
Black might make you look slimmer, but it can also be too dark and drab for a first date. Even if you want to wear a black dress, add a bright, cheery splash of color with an orange, yellow or red handbag or other accessories. And speaking of accessories -- don't overdo it. You don't need layers of necklaces, stacks of bangles, sunglasses, a scarf and an oversized bag. Too many accessories are a distraction. You want his attention on you -- not on trying to figure out where all that jingling is coming from.
Stripper heels
Sky-high heels might be trendy, but they aren't the best option for a first date. First of all, they aren't comfortable. Secondly, if this is a blind date, they could make you taller than your man -- which might bother him. And lastly, like revealing clothing, stripper heels might give him the wrong impression.
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Brand new
On a first date, try to avoid wearing anything that you just bought and haven't worn before. With new clothes, you could always have an unexpected wardrobe malfunction, seams or buttons could be loose or an item could be extremely uncomfortable. Choose a tried-and-true outfit rather than something you picked up off the rack on your lunch hour the day of the date.


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Lady Gaga plays it safe at Super Bowl LI halftime show -- then announces world tour
To the roof, Gaga!
As rumoured, Lady Gaga, dressed in a silver spacesuit-like outfit and matching boots, opened her Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday night on the top of Houston's NRG stadium.
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The vibe was patriotic and, yes, even political, without directly mentioning polarizing U.S. President Donald Trump, as the 30-year-old singer began her 13-minute, reportedly $10-million performance with a mash-up of God Bless America/This Land is Your Land.
The latter is a protest song (apparently used by anti-Trump protesters more recently) by folkie Woody Guthrie as a response to Irving Berlin's God Bless America, which he disliked.
Then Gaga quoted from the Pledge of Allegiance: "One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Get it?
Gaga then descended from the roof on cables and into the stadium, where she sang a snippet from The Edge of Glory, leading into Poker Face.
In other words, it was a fairly safe performance, without any star collaborations — both Beyonce and Elton John had been rumoured — but made its political points in a more subtle way.
For example, Gaga flew through the air a second time to land on the stage to join her dancers for Born This Way as two towers lit up with flames in the background.
That song's lyrics celebrate people of all sexuality and race at a time when some appear to be under attack in Trump-era Washington.
"Don't be drag, just be a queen/Whether you're broke or evergreen/You're black, white, beige, chola descent/You're Lebanese, you're orient," she sang in one verse.
In another, she sang, "No matter gay, straight or bi/Lesbian, transgendered life/I'm on the right track, baby, I was born to survive."
Telephone came next, but alas, there was no appearance by Queen Bey, pregnant with twins, who signs the song with Gaga on the original recording.
Just Dance found Gaga strapping on a keytar and gold jacket before she headed into the audience to play the piano on her new song Million Reasons.
"We're here to make you feel good. You want to feel good with us?" she asked.
Gaga inserted mid-song, "Hey dad, hi mom!' amid beautiful images of lights being waved by the crowd on the floor, and cellphones lit up by fans in the stands.
As Gaga ventured into the crowd on the ground, she hugged a crying girl in purple. (Maybe a Prince fan?)
Back on stage, she closed with Bad Romance while dressed in white shoulder pads and silver sequined panties and backed by dancers in white. Gaga was propelled upward by an elevating mini-stage as fireworks exploded.
"Super Bowl 51!" she announced at the end before dropping her mic to conclude a performance that neither blew it — nor set the place on fire.
After the performance, she announced she'll be heading out on a world tour, launching on Aug. 1 in Vancouver, with dates in Edmonton on Aug. 3, Toronto's Air Canada Centre on Sept. 6, Montreal's Bell Centre on Sept. 4. Tickets for the Canadian shows go on sale Feb. 13.


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This is a stained glass suncatcher made using the Tiffany copper foil technique.
It is a very pretty little butterfly made of 4 lovely shiny shades of blue glass with lots of flutter power.
The butterfly's head is a pretty bead and it has tiny wire curls on top. It hangs from a little loop of nylon thread which is securely attached to the top of the head by a wire ring.
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It is 11 cms in diameter and one of my smaller range of butterflies hence its smaller price.
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What are the Best Shoes for Mountain Biking?
These days with the variety of cycling shoes available and the increased specialisations in their designs, picking a good pair of biking shoes can be a daunting task. Although it is not necessary to ride with shoes specifically designed for mountain biking, having the proper gear can make a difference to your cycling efficiency.
For a beginner rider or an infrequent rider, it is probably not worth the extra expense to get a pair of mountain biking shoes as a good pair of sneakers or sports shoes can serve just as well. It is unlikely that a beginner rider or infrequent rider would notice the increased pedalling efficiency of riding with specialised shoes. Additionally, a decent pair of cycling shoes can set you back by a hundred dollars or more which might be better spent upgrading your bike.
Cycling shoes are designed to attach to the pedals of the bike to improve pedalling efficiency by allowing the biker to pull up and push down during the full 360 degree pedal stroke. The attachment, which is often referred to as "clipless", allows the rider to be "one" with the bike, making it easier to move with the bike while negotiating technical terrain. Being attached to the bike however involves an initial learning curve as the rider must learn how to release their feet quickly to get off the bike. Infrequent riders may not want to devote the time to learn how to use them, while a beginner rider is already tasked with learning too many other new skills.
As your skill level improves or if you begin to ride more frequently, you may find it worthwhile to invest in a good pair of cycling shoes. Cycling shoes are usually lightweight, breathable and closely adhere to the foot. They have carbon or plastic rigid soles which allow for more efficient transfer of energy to the pedals. Most also have a cleat that attaches the shoe to the bike pedals. The stiff sole and cleat make it unsuitable for walking in.
Mountain bike riders who often have to walk in their cycling shoes wear a slightly different type of cycling shoe with recessed cleats and a somewhat softer sole. The soles also have threads that make it easier to navigate steep and muddy terrain without slipping.
There are a variety of mountain biking shoes to accommodate the different riding styles of mountain biking – competitive, downhill, cross-country, or freeride. The main differences are the degree of rigidity and type of attachment to the pedal. In general, the stiffer the shoe, the easier it is to pedal.
The race cleat is a rigid clipless shoe that is designed for performance racing. The hard plastic sole offers great pedalling performance for competitive mountain bike riders however these shoes are not designed for walking around in.
Recreational clipless shoes are more appropriate for cross-country riders who may have to carry their bikes over obstacles and will need to be able to hike in their cycling shoes. These shoes are designed to be used with or without clipless pedals and have a more forgiving sole to make it easier to walk in.
Freeride and downhill mountain bikers generally require less rigid, more comfortable biking shoes that provide both absorption and support when landing after a jump. They often come with reinforced toe-caps and ankle support in the form of high-tops and may be compatible with clipless pedals. Brands like Five Ten are non-clipless, but made with hard soles molded from sticky rubber which help the rider adhere to the pedals without locking their feet in.
Depending on the style of mountain biking that you do most you will need to select the type of shoes that provide the appropriate balance between performance, comfort and function.
What are the best mountain biking shoes to get?
The best mountain biking shoes to get is the one that suits your riding style and needs, and fits well. It is important to have cycling shoes that fit well: the heel cup should be snug enough to hold your heel in place while you pedal; there should be a bit of toe room at the end of the shoe; there should be even pressure on the instep when the shoe is worn; and it should hold your foot stable without pinching it. Just as for any other pair of shoes, your biking shoes should also accommodate the anatomical features of your foot, such as arch height and foot width.
It is important to be aware that there is a compromise between shoe performance and comfort. For instance, tighter shoes allow for more efficient energy transfer but can be uncomfortable to wear. Likewise, the more rigid the soles of the shoes, the better the pedalling efficiency however it comes with a price of increase in pressure (and pain) on the forefoot.
Even though you will never be able to get a true idea of how well a shoe fits by standing in it in a bike shop, it is still important to try out different shoe models and sizes. To test the fit of your heel, stand on your toes and make sure your heels remain firmly in place. It is important to focus on the fit of the forefoot because this is the area where more cycling-related foot discomfort occurs. When your shoes are firmly fastened, make sure there are no pressure points that restrict blood flow. You may want to select a shoe with a removable insole in the event that you need to modify the shoe later for improved comfort.
You should check the soles of your shoes to see how mud and debris are cleared from the cleats when clipping back into your bike pedals. Finally, also check to make sure there are no loose parts that can get caught in your bike chain, such as the laces.
If you are a serious mountain bike rider, a good pair of mountain biking shoes will make a difference in your overall riding performance. Finding the best pair of shoes depends on your style of riding and your overall needs. Just like any other sports shoe, it is important to try out various brands and styles to find the one that fits your foot best. It is important to get a shoe that fits your foot well or you will not be able to realise the full benefits of having proper mountain biking shoes, no matter how expensive or high-end your shoes are.
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While search currently leads all ad formats among marketers online, accounting for nearly 40% of online ad spending in 2003, eMarketer predicts that rich media will see a higher growth rate this year (64%) as more companies look to invest in online branding opportunities.
The money to fund increased online ad spending, according to industry leaders quoted in the report, will come from budgets for newspaper and network television advertising, as well as overall increases in ad budgets.
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At first glance, Guatemala's Brig. Gen. Oscar Humberto Mejia Victores - who seized power in a coup in August - seems to be steering his government along the same path as that of the man he deposed.
His administration lifted a military ''state of alert,'' as deposed President Efrain Rios Montt pledged to do. And General Mejia says he would in general continue reforms charted by his predecessor.
But some observers and allies of the ousted president say Mejia is beginning to bow to pressures from the extreme right. They foresee an era of rule that may become as repressive as that of Romeo Lucas Garcia.
Critics of the new leader say that while Mejia's military high command reaffirmed ''the decision to eradicate administrative corruption at all levels, '' one of his first moves was to scrap the public relations campaign against corruption started by Rios Montt.
''They took down all the blue-and-white campaign posters at the National Palace,'' says Harris Whitebeck, a former aide to Rios Montt. The posters bore the slogan, ''Do not steal, do not lie, do not abuse.''
In a controversial move, Mejia Victores also replaced the president of the State Council, Jorge Antonio Serrano Elias, who was appointed by Rios Montt.
An advisory body, the State Council was created by Rios Montt after he suspended the Constitution and abolished Congress. In one sense the council was considered progressive: Its seats were divided in a corporate fashion among the various sectors of society, with 20 seats going to Indian representatives. Inclusion of Indians was an unprecedented move here, since indigenous groups never before had a say in the country's affairs.
Since its foundation, the council has gained much influence, drafting several key law proposals - including new electoral laws.
Rios Montt's council head was dismissed, according to a government spokesman quoted in the daily Prensa Libre, over ''differences regarding changes to be made to the new electoral laws.''
But Serrano Elias says, and Indian representatives agree, that his dismissal followed a well-orchestrated slander campaign directed by the influential rightist National Liberation Movement, the political party of the landholding and business elite. They believe his removal may be a prelude to the dissolution of the council and a modification of the electoral laws to benefit the extreme right.
''President Serrano Elias is a very capable man without whom the important law proposals prepared by the council could not have been drawn up,'' says councilman Felix Sarazua Patzan, a representative of the Cakchiquel ethnic group. ''He is a man who believes that the country must be democratized.
''We know that his removal is the work of extreme-right groups, because they're the ones who have been attacking him - and the council - publicly.''
A government spokesman says there is no plan to dissolve the council, although he admits that President Mejia is examining petitions on this subject.
Elias Serrano believes the council will be dissolved in time.
''We've been doing too good a job. The fascist groups which got me removed want to weaken those who are struggling for democratization, change the electoral laws, and get back into power.
''Those who are speaking against the council are the same people who were in power under the Lucas Garcia regime.''
Guatemalans have been closely watching their president's actions regarding return to civilian rule as well. Mejia Victores had first promised to speed up voting. And until this week many thought he was dragging his heels on this pledge. But this week, government spokesmen said the date for national assembly elections would be announced next month.
Some political parties, however, complain that their members are being subjected to intimidation.
''Members of our party have been threatened by groups of armed men who ordered them to 'stay away from politics,' '' says Hector Ronaldo Villavicencio Calderon of the Organized Popular Force.
''It seems that the terror and threats that were the rule before the March coup by Rios Montt have started again.''


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Bullet found in school parking lot
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Lincoln police searched cars for weapons near North Star High School after a student found a live bullet in the parking lot Thursday morning.
Officers said they don't know where the bullet came from, but they did find a number of other illegal items in vehicles, like a shotgun that a member of the trap team forgot to take out of his car.
Police did not cite the student for the illegal items, but he did get tickets for alcohol, marijuana and brass knuckles found in his car, officers said.
The other students were cited for drug paraphernalia and alcohol.